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Lord of the Rings female combat instructor now teaching on Bowen
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Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs Bowen Island’s excessive signage is making the community confusing to visitors, according to local politicians looking to pluck the placards TYLER ORTON CONTRIBUTOR
Bowen Island Municipality (BIM) is looking for a sign. In a bid to make the island more accessible to visitors, councillors have ordered a review of all the redundant and unfriendly signage dotting the streets. Coun. Andrew Stone presented a slideshow to council on Sept. 23 showcasing some of the unnecessary road signs strewn about the island. One picture featured a speed bump, a painted road and multiple warning signs to motorists indicating a crosswalk up ahead. “The implied effect of that is that the person who is approaching that sign is too stupid to know that there’s a crosswalk there,” he told council. In addition to redundancy, Stone Redundant, contradictory and unfriendly signs are filling Bowen Island with “visual garbage,” noted another problem was the lack according to one local councillor who wants to see unnecessary signage removed Submitted photo of standardization of signs on Bowen Island that he said “just leads to visual garbage.” Acting Mayor Tim Rhodes said there are also problems with a lack of signage at certain points on the island. “There really is nothing that helps provinces of the U.S and Canada. The owner of the SUSANNE MARTIN a new visitor or a tourist on the Bowen Island Coffee Roasting Company has been invit- island (after getting off the ferry),” he CONTRIBUTOR ed to participate in the 2013 America’s Best Espresso told council. Gino Rutigliano’s espresso will again be compared Competition that is part of Coffee Fest, an annual trade “While we have a proliferation of to the brews of competitors in the western states and signs, there are also signs we should continued, PAGE 3
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have on Bowen.” Stone said he agreed with Rhodes. “Signage — if it’s done correctly — that’s encouraging and helpful will hopefully be good for the economy as opposed to telling people what they should or shouldn’t do,” Stone said. BIM’s development and operations manager Keith Walhstrom told council much of the issue comes down to regulations and enforcement. “A lot of signs are there because of people not respecting what should be an obvious choice. People should not park next to a concrete barrier, but they do,” he said. “If you don’t have (regulatory signs,) then you can’t enforce.” Stone suggested one solution may be to get rid of some signs warning against illegal car maneuvers, such as U-turns, and instead impose random law enforcement checks on problem roads. Although councillors briefly spoke about hiring a firm to conduct a sign audit, it will be up to the BIM’s advisory design panel and advisory planning committee to review the signage situation first. Meanwhile, one ongoing project bound to catch the attention of both residents and visitors is a sevencontinued, PAGE 2
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Bowen Island Municipality is reviewing signage across the community in a bid to make visitors feel more welcome Submitted photo
These conditions can cause dangerous situations on the roads during heavy rainfall or in freezing weather.
Council wants to rid Bowen Island of its unfriendly signage
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PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS BYLAW
Pursuant to SecƟon 224 of the Community Charter, Bowen Island Municipal Council intends to adopt a bylaw exempƟng from property taxaƟon for 1 year (2014) the lands and improvements or both that are owned or held by charitable, philanthropic or other not for proĮt organizaƟons and that Council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the CorporaƟon. The properƟes applying for exempƟon will be considered at the Council meeƟngs of October 7th and 15th, 2013, and the esƟmated total property taxes for all purposes that would be imposed if they were not exempt are:
metre horizontal sign welcoming people to the community as they get off the ferry at Snug Cove. A group of residents has been working for about three years to get the sign installed, but have faced repeated delays. BIM’s chief administrative officer Kathy Lalonde apologized at the Sept. 23rd council meeting for the hold-up and said she and Wahlstrom would meet with the residents to discuss a preferred location for installation. The sign, which features paintings of mountains and sea life,
declares “Bowen Island Welcomes You!” Council is also making efforts to welcome people to the island by approving the construction of a memorial gazebo on the municipal dock honouring Dick Van Aelst, who passed away last year. The long-time banker sat on the board of First Credit Union’s Bowen Island partnership branch when it first opened in 2007. The gazebo would also serve as a welcome kiosk for tourists following the closure the visitor centre next to the library earlier this year. First Credit Union is providing $5,000 in funding for the project.
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Crossing Over, a new men’s song circle, will focus on compassionate singing that eases the end of life and the transition from life to death, says Brian Hoover. Hoover looks back on a long tradition of leading islanders in song and music. Together with his partner, Shasta Martinuk, he hosts the Island Village SongCircle on Monday nights. But the new group is different. “It’s for men only and the incentive is to serve Bowen Island’s ill and dying,” he said. Hoover explained that singing people over the threshold from life to death is an ancient custom and that
the group plans to work together with hospice and palliative care providers as well as families who face the death of a loved one. But this is not a performance group and no singing experience is necessary, Hoover says, adding that a handful of men have already signed up. The first session of Crossing Over will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hoover’s yurt at 1304 Westside Road. The following get-togethers are planned for every second Thursdays. For information, contact Hoover at bhoover@telus.net (604-947-2283) or Ron Serna at ronserna@gmail.com (604-947-6947).
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Gino Rutigliano, owner of Bowen Island Coffee Roasting Company, is feeling confident about his chances to take home the top prize at the 2013 America’s Best Espresso Competition Oct. 4 to 6 in Seattle. Susanne Martin, photo
trade show held in New York, Chicago and Seattle. Rutigliano will be part of Seattle’s festivities when he competes for Best Espresso from Oct. 4 to 6. Last year, the Bowen Island roaster brought home the third place trophy for his 100 per cent organic Valhalla Espresso Royale. Rutigliano plans to compete with the same blend that will be judged for flavour complexity, mouthfeel and appeal, and aftertaste. “We’re going to use same product and adjust it slightly,� Rutigliano said. “Of course, we are hoping for first place. We’ll try and win this year with the same espresso we’ve been using for years.� But it’s not going to be easy. Although Blue Star Coffee Roasters, last year’s winner, is
not returning to Seattle this time, Rutigliano has to go up against a company that scored 94 points for its espresso – the Conduit Coffee Company that landed second place in 2012. Rutigliano is excited that he’s been asked to return to represent Bowen Island and Canada. “It’s going to be a riot, hanging out with peers and rubbing shoulders with other roasters and companies of that caliber,� he said. “I can’t believe we’ve been asked to come back – it seems surreal.� He added that of the 32 competitors, 18 participated in last year’s event. “It’s going to be a great experience in the repeat environment,� Rutigliano predicts, adding that he has set his sight on competing in a world championship in the future. For photos of last year’s event, see http://www.coffeefest. com/EspressoCompetition.aspx or http://www.bowencoffee.ca.
Bowen Island joins other communities ignoring agency’s recycling deadline TYLER ORTON
the burden of recycling printed paper and packaging (PPP) from local governments to the industries and retailers that produce PPP waste. This shift encompasses everything from the collection of PPP to the reduction of materials used in the manufacturing of packaging. Don Marshall, chairman of BIM’s solid waste resource and management advisory committee (SWRMAC), told council he could not support MMBC as it presently stands. “(I) feel suspicious that there are things going on behind doors — and this is reiterated by other people, operators — that don’t look good,� he said. “So for that reason, I’d very be very happy to see MMBC get substantially revised.� BIM staff and SWRMAC will continue monitoring developments with MMBC to identify any benefits of joining, according to a report Walhstrom presented at the council meeting. Any benefits would then be shown to council. Meanwhile, council has proclaimed Oct. 21-27 to be waste reduction week on Bowen Island.
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Bowen Island Municipality (BIM) is taking a cue from virtually every other community in British Columbia by rejecting a deadline to join a controversial recycling program. Multi-Material BC (MMBC), a stewardship group made up of packaging producers and retailers, required municipalities across the province to sign up for its recycling program by Sept. 16 to receive financial incentives. But politicians attending the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention passed a resolution on Sept. 19 calling for an extension to the deadline. “The amount of staff time it would take to get into the entire details of all bits and pieces of MMBC would be huge,â€? Keith Walhstrom, BIM’s manager of development and operations, told council on Sept. 23. “So we chose to not respond‌ knowing full well the majority of the province has significant concerns.â€? The creation of MMBC follows the provincial government’s efforts to shift
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On behalf of the Bowen Island United Church, we the board, minister and congregation would like to thank the Bowfest committee for their very generous donation to the Bowen Island Food Bank. The food bank
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Eager to reap possible benefits of smart meters Dear Editor, I am a resident of Bowen Island, and like many communities, we have had smart meters installed on our homes over the last 12 months. Reception to this was mixed on the island, but I was very positive about it, given the greater real-time management that these meters are able to provide. My decision to write to you today is in reaction to the news that BC Hydro has proposed a 26.4% increase to consumers. One of the main benefits to Ontario households is that, if they consume their power wisely, the meters can play an integral role in rewarding the behaviour by tracking what time of day that the energy is consumed. Very significant discounts are passed onto consumers for deferring power consumed at peak times on the grid when industrial/commercial demand is strongest. Everybody wins — including a 54% reduction from on-peak rates all through the night and on weekends. I believe it is true that in some countries with this system in effect, major appliances (dryers, dish washers) are sold with timers so that they can be run at night. #102–495 Bowen Trunk Road, PO Box 130, Bowen Island BC, V0N 1G0 Phone: 604.947.2442 Fax: 604.947.0148 Deadline for all advertising and editorial: Monday, 4:00p.m. www.bowenislandundercurrent.com
It is disappointing that not a word of such a plan has been mentioned by BC Hydro to consumers here. Encouraging “smarter” use of our existing capacity would be a good step in delaying/deferring some of the needed capital expenditure on the infrastructure. We could all get behind more efficient use of the grid. This needs to be addressed, and it should have been how “smart meters” were “sold” to us in the first place. Power generation in Ontario has been plagued by mismanagement for a few decades now, the latest row being the highly controversial cancellation of gas generation plants, at great expense to the taxpayers. They limp from one scandal to the next, yet even they have managed to come up with a way to implement smart meters that has been received far more positively, through sharing benefits of the technology with the consumer. We are being kept in the dark about what is possible, and we deserve better. Sincerely,
Reconciliation Walk recap Dear Editor, This is what crazy, granny Bernice and a busload of United Church members from Bowen Island did on Sept. 21 after arriving downtown at 8:30 a.m. for the Reconciliation Walk. It felt like being a part of a forward step — a positive promise — of a better Canada, with less racism for all. Two dramatic totem poles framed the raised stage, which held an international choir, drummers and inspiring speakers. Blankets of honour were given to the members of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, main donors and other supporters. Many First Nations chiefs shared their part in this dream to bring all Canadians together in a positive, non-violent way — the way that Bernice King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter explained: sharing our history so the next generation can walk free in equality. Thousands shared umbrellas, huddled together, cheering and singing in the heavy cold showers. The announcer said 70,000 were in the streets of Vancouver. What a sight — a decorated flag wall across Georgia Street was lowered after the speeches to show a display of First Nations in masks and full dress. Total museum quality. Thousands cheering — Georgia Street to the viaduct to Main Street were closed to car traffic. Then we all walked to the Science World parking lot and returned up the viaduct for more cheering and drumming. The walk was fairly dry after the wet, 90-minute downtown program. Drumming and singing and talks went on past noon. Our Bowen bus came for us at 1:30 p.m. to make the 2:30 p.m. ferry back. Luckily, there were many hot meals offered from street vendors, and many display tents for First Nations and other cultures on hand for viewing. But basically we stood in the rain balancing umbrellas and food and all. My choice was Thai cashew chicken on a wobbly paper plate! The tent and chairs were for the elders and survivors of residential schools. My hands and feet were white, as I easily lose circulation, and the temperature was said to be a high of 14 C. We were given mementos and so many warm smiles and greetings. The whole crowd was cheering and the First Nations people were much outnumbered by others attending. We are one nation, one people. It was the most positive demonstration I have ever been a part of. Came home, hung up my rain coat, shoes and clothes to dry, and dove into hot food and drink. Bernice Lever, poet and editor
The doctor’s in on Bowen Island Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to make a correction to comments I made at the Sept. 9th Bowen Island Municipality council meeting, that were reported in The Undercurrent, regarding medical services available in the community after hours and on weekends. I incorrectly stated that there were no physicians available for these situations. I have since had it brought to my attention that there is at least one physician who provides weekend and after-hours availability. Our local doctors do a commendable service in our community and I apologize for any misrepresentation that may have been interpreted from my comments. Should anyone require further information regarding medical assistance outside of office hours, they should contact their own physician’s office. Sincerely
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A dialogue on TV shows & working MARCUS HONDRO SLOW LANE
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he film industry is heating up in B.C. and many islanders who work on crew or act are again getting jobs in their chosen field. Last week I went out for Fargo; yes, the Coen Brothers’ odd and compelling 1996 movie is being turned into a television series. It will star Billy Bob Thornton and actually shoots in Calgary, where I’ve filmed a couple of times. I had a great read and maybe Joel and Ethan Coen themselves, executive producers of the series, will see the tape. It’s nice to have a strong read but of course that doesn’t mean you’ll book the job. Most striking about the read was the quality of the script. The dialogue was really good and had a Coen Brothers feel: gritty, real and yet a tad quirky. TV show dialogue can be hit and miss, and overall most TV shows are misses. Yet, despite that, a lot of shows get made. I’ve done but two good shows this year, Motive and The Killing. Now over the years I have had hundreds of theatre, commercial, TV and movie auditions, spewing out countless words, some I was destined to repeat on a stage — endlessly during a long run — and some in front of the camera. Most never to be spoken by me again.
So many TV shows are easily forgotten. I was on Two, Seven Days (also auditioned for a show called Three), Nilus the Sandman, Higher Ground and Just Deal. Anyone remember any of those? Still with memory and TV shows, I have a photo of me on set — a Polaroid from before digital (costumes, and the hair and make-up departments take many photos of actors). And whenever I come across it I try to remember what show it was. The costume looks period but that doesn’t help and I can’t even tell if it’s in Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. I’ll never know now. It’s a badge of honour knowing that with all the auditions and jobs I’ve done I must have delivered thousands of lines. Here’s a line from a film called Wyvern I auditioned for in 2008: “Hampton said it a cockatoad.” Nice. Hampton said that? A cockatoad? I did not know what a cockatoad was, but I endowed it with something, which I don’t recall. Didn’t get the job though. Never heard a thing about Wyvern and it has a 4.7 rating on imdb.com so while I missed out on a paycheque, and fun, I didn’t miss out on being in a quality picture. I had a callback for a horror film called Snowmageddon in 2010 and here are some of my lines: “We’re on our own. And whatever’s going on is gonna drag this town straight into hell before it’s done. We got to get out of here before it’s too late!” That wasn’t, by the way, my exclamation mark! Snowmageddon got a 13 per cent viewer approval
rating at rottentomatoes.com, so again —dodged a bullet. Of course Lorne Cardinal, who played Officer Davis Quinton in the CTV hit Corner Gas, booked the Snowmageddon part I read for and he didn’t care how bad the movie was when he cashed the cheque. Three years ago I was in a Canadian movie What Could Have Been (islander Matthew Harrison was in it, too) playing a homeless guy. The following was one of my lines: “Boy, you’re scrawnier than a three day old goat. Want some food?” I said that to the star, Joely Collins. Joely and I had a 10-page scene — long for a movie — and we did it like it was a play. Two cameras, two takes and it was done. My homeless guy was named Marcus, only time that’s ever happened. The film went nowhere. I remember one audition where I said something like: “She’s a train wreck, but by God she’s my train wreck.” My wife gets tired of me repeating that one. With so many projects being not so good, how and why, do they get made? Are they tax write-offs? Who watched Wyvern or Snowmageddon or Golf Punks, a film I did with Tom Arnold that got a six per cent audience rating at rottentomatoes and 3.7 out of 10 on imdb.com? They can’t all be as strong as Fargo will likely be, and the fact is maybe no one watches most of them. For the producers, writers, actors, the crew, who go on to do a Breaking Bad or a Silver Linings Playbook they are training grounds, steps along the way. For the rest of us — they’re work.
Combat instructor fights her way from Middle-earth to Bowen Island DEBRA STRINGFELLOW
tain, small specs on the big screen, I can tell which one is the Elf. A costume will only serve an actor or stunt performer so far. This is why I love working on movement and character After spending 10 years in New Zealand working on the with actors, stuntmen and animators alike.” Lord of the Rings trilCertified as a professional fight ogy as a motion capdirector and instructor, Thiel’s ture director and fight qualifications also include, actor choreographer, Carrie combatant certification with Thiel decided to trade the Society of American Fight the fictional setting Directors, and dramatic combat of Middle-earth for a training with the British Academy more contemporary and with the United Stuntmen’s and realistic world of Association. Combined with being Bowen Island. a professional actor and singer A quest she Thiel has worked on such films as embraced when her Alexander, Kingdom of Heaven husband accepted and Superman Returns. a job with Pixar in Combining fight patterns with Vancouver. dramatic movements has led Thiel “We looked at the to design a theatrical/staged commap and couldn’t help bat course for children ages eight but notice this little through to 17. island west of the city, “Everywhere I look I see kids seemingly not too far picking up sticks and ‘play fightaway. ‘Do you think ing.’ So if kids can’t resist doing people commute this, why fight it?” Thiel asks. from there?’ We were Whether she’s taking on a drawn to Bowen from persona of a mythical humanthe beginning, and oid or an elven lord, creating a were willing to find controlled environment for “play out! So glad we did,” fighting” teaches children how to Thiel says. have fun safely while they play Being hired these types of games. by director Peter “By teaching the dance, as Jackson’s company to opposed to the fight, and breakdesign the movement Combat instructor Carrie Thiel grips the sword of Aragon ing down the illusions they see on from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy (above). She’s now and fighting styles screen, we can empower, as well as offering lessons to youths on Bowen. Debra Stringfellow photo encourage kids to be creative. for both human and non-human characChildren can then channel and create their own ‘inner hero’ ters within the Lord of the Rings series proved to be extremely armed with the knowledge and practice of fundamental moverewarding. ment patterns,” Thiel says. “Though there are many memorable experiences from Influenced by gymnastics, pilates, martial arts, dance and my years in Middle-earth, including the (motion) capture of theatre, the combat instructor’s awareness of safety, proper horses, ring wraiths, the army of the dead, and every other orc, body mechanics and — most importantly —fun is at the heart uruk, elf and human, one stands out as my proudest,” Thiel of all her courses. To learn more about Thiel’s adventures with recalls. film, visit her website at www.carriethiel.com. It’s also not too “After working with Orlando Bloom on “Elvin” movement late to sign up for the theatrical combat courses. Go to http:// for the character Legolas, I am pleased to say that when I www.bowencommunityrecreation.com and register. watch the fellowship on their journey, way up on the moun-
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More than $600 — or about 60,000 pennies — was raised as part of a penny drive aimed at supporting the Royal Seed Orphange in Ghana. Donations can still be made at First Credit Union. Submitted photo
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All the pennies that were collecting dust in coffee cans or in the change jar have been put to good use at the Royal Seed Orphanage in Ghana. Last spring, Bowen Shares and the students at Island Pacific School (IPS) initiated a penny drive to raise funds for the orphanage. Local businesses agreed to set out change jars beside their cash registers and IPS acted as a drop off point for penny collections. And the pennies (and nickels and quarters and bills) came pouring in. At the end of June, the total came in at $615.15 (that equals over 60,000
pennies). Thanks so much to the folks who dropped off their overflowing coffee cans, who slipped a $20 bill into a jar and to the students who raided their change jars at home to add their coins to the total. Special thanks go to 10-year-old Mirella Nicoll, who has consistently asked for donations for the orphanage instead of birthday presents. The children of the Royal Seed Home say “Medase Mirella!” that translates to: thank you. This is an on going effort and coins can still be dropped off at IPS, the Ruddy Potato, the Bowen Building Centre and Cates Pharmacy. Donations can also be made at First Credit Union.
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For the “shear” pleasure of the shave — and for that rare glimpse of Eddie Weismiller without his beard — Gary Davies and Ian Thomson were the highest bidders, paying $300 for the honour of cutting this famous facial hair. Joining forces to match the bid were the Bowen Island Pub and RCMP Const. Nancy Joyce, bringing the amount up to $600. In total, $1000 was brought in, with all proceeds going towards a memorial bench in honour of Aaron Sluggett. Debra Stringfellow photo
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quality pieces are still available to be added to someone’s collection. Wouldn’t you like a Gordon Smith? The Out of the Attic show, featuring more Or a striking portrait in the manner of than 80 pieces of art, has already drawn great Diego Velasquez? interest and enthusiasm from the Bowen Available as well are a beautiful yellow community and from off-island. cedar totempole, classic Ian Fry paintings, Many works offered have been sold but a 1960 collectors aluminum etched table by Berhard Rohn, the impressive dyptich by Elizabeth Leach, a 14# square ceramic plate by famous artist Wayne Ngan. Or perhaps you would like to acquire an abstract gouache by Christopher Estridge or a Margot Thomson portrait of Medusa with Garnish, or the SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28 intricate beautifully rendered mixed BOWEN ISLAND ART GALLERY, media art work by Sharalee Regehr? SOCIAL AT 6:30PM, MUSIC AT 7:45 Please come out and $20 AT PHOENIX, GOLDIE GALLERY AND THE DOOR see for your selves and enjoy the variety of the reasonable priced artworks of which many are created by highly regarded artists. Gallery hours: Fridays – Sundays from Noon – 4pm or by appointment (604-947-9237).
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On Friday Oct. 5th , 7:00 pm at The Gallery, at Artisan Square, treat yourself to a night of musical magic with Bowen Island songstress, Christie Grace and her stellar band featuring West Coast jazz musicians of national and international renown. These include Chris Gestrin on piano, James Danderfer on woodwinds, Daryl Janke on guitar, André Lachance on bass, and Bowen drummer extraordinaire, Buff Allen. Known for her compelling, soulful presence and sensual vocal style, Christie and her band recently performed at Vancouver’s Jazz Cellar for
an audience who delighted in her wide range of repertoire from swing to ballads to bop. Christie is excited to be heading into the recording studio in November for her forthcoming album, Hopeless Romantic. This album features her original songs co-written with Juno award-winning producer Chris Gestrin, as well as two jazz standards. It is scheduled for a 2014 summer/fall release. A cash bar will be provided with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $25.00 and are available at Movement or by calling Christie at 604-947-2625 (Mastercard and Visa accepted).
Community Events Christie Grace hits the stage Oct. 5 at The Gallery at Artisan Square, bringing her distinct style of music to Bowen. Grace is preparing to record a new album this fall. Submitted photo Letter To The Community On Bowen, we have many extraordinary blessings. The magnificent spectacle that we witness daily in the natural environment is one of them. The unique sense of security and personal safety that seems to be a part of living on an island this size--albeit close to a large city--is another. As well, we find ways of getting along with each other, though we may agree to disagree to an unusual extent, because we get to know and/or regularly come into contact with so many of our fellow Islanders. Most of us begin to feel these and other gifts of island life as a soothing balm when we drive or walk onto the ferry at Horseshoe Bay. There is, however, one notable fly in the ointment. It got in through gaps in health care coverage The most striking one is in primary care. Primary Health Care in modern terms generally involves health care practitioners working in teams to provide a range of everyday health services on a regular ongoing basis to help people stay healthy and prevent injury, get better, manage illness or , disease, and cope with the end of life. In some cases the first contact for those needing care is a nurse practitioner, an on-call nurse or a pharmacist. More often than not, however, the path leads to a family physician. Much of the time on Bowen, that crucial player is missing from the lineup. We are in no way taking issue with the primary care we have. On the contrary, it is of the highest quality. It is, for many, simply leaving unacceptable gaps in service compared to what is available on the mainland, where diagnosis and treatment can be had within a relatively short time at almost any hour of the day. Some inconvenience in that regard may be justifiable as a lifestyle compromise in order to live in such an idyllic place, but there is a limit and we are clearly exceeding it. It is often difficult for people to find the time or the energy required to seek off-island help. Some of us, for example those who work on Bowen or have difficulty traveling to the mainland, either have the required diagnosis and/or treatment delayed or fore-go it altogether--risking unnecessarily poor outcomes. This is surely more than inconvenience.
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There are many Islanders who see nothing wrong with this picture. They may have an acceptable care path in place or even be fortunate enough not to need one at all. We applaud their good luck and hope for their sake that it continues. Over the last three or four years, however, we have seen many of our friends and neighbors ,slip or fall between some ever-widening cracks. Consider the man who recently sought advice from a pharmacist with regard to an episode of illness marked by feelings of malaise, light-headedness and headache. A blood pressure check showed poorly controlled hypertension. He had been monitoring his blood pressure at home and attempting on his own to make adjustments to the medication that he got from a walk-in clinic doctor on the mainland. He was advised to consult a physician as soon as possible to get the blood pressure under control and assess his cardiovascular risk. Seeing a physician on the Island was not an option for him and, and in his opinion at least, his condition did not immediately warrant another trip to the mainland. A day or so later he suffered a heart attack which occasioned an ambulance trip to LGH emergency. Luckily, he survived--one hopes without subsequent cardiac damage. Talk to neighbors or friends on the Island and you will soon hear stories of children as well as adults being forced to access primary care on the mainland from doctors’ offices, walk-in clinics or emergency departments when, with appropriate on-island services, care might have been had on Bowen. The point is that such events are occurring much too often when no such attention is available here. While these issues affect all age groups, they are particularly noticeable in the elderly. We are, even now, risking the loss of the older segment of our population, either because of perceived shortcomings in the provision of primary health care by people who are afraid to continue living on the Island or people who will not consider moving here--perhaps to live alongside their younger relatives--for the same reason. This part of our community constitutes an essential economic, intellectual and cultural resource
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that we cannot afford to ignore. A balanced, well-cared for population should be our aim. The solution is a Continuum of Care that satisfies essential medical needs from neonatal right through to the endof-life phase. A beginning has been made to address the issue of care and housing for seniors. But a proper Health Care Centre, appropriate for the 21st century, is a definite prerequisite The face of community medicine has changed in B.C. Physicians now expect to practice in a multidisciplinary environment, preferably with colleagues who can share the burden, and in a centre that provides the accoutrements and support that will allow them to concentrate on their craft. Such a Centre could also facilitate improvements in the delivery of urgent care. We cannot hope to recruit and maintain new physicians with anything less. This much became clear during a recent meeting with many of the health care practitioners who live on Bowen. We are closer than one might think to achieving our aim, or at least putting in place the cornerstone that the Health Care Centre would represent. Other Islands like ours have built such a place that is community-owned without raising taxes. Because of recent developments with regard to the “Community Campus”(see August Issue of the BIM Current), it looks like there is a place to put a medical clinic. So the path seems clear, but it is a huge job and will take many committed minds and hands to complete. A start has been made: an ongoing needs assessment is in place (Myhealth/Mycommunity) in partnership with a Vancouver Coastal Health and UBC team; and an arm of The Caring Circle has been working hard to initiate and focus the effort. If you can handle a pencil, a computer or even a fly swatter, and share our vision, we need your help. Right now, we need to expand, formalize and energize our Clinic Action Committee. If you can contribute at ANY LEVEL or in ANY CAPACITY, please let us know by contacting The Caring Circle office in person or at caringcircle.ca or 947-9100. Bud Massender
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Horseshoe Bay • 604-921-8522
ROBYN IZARD RMT
Natural Family Medicine
www.bowenislanddental.com
Registered Massage Therapist
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
595B Artisan Lane Tuesdays Call for an appointment
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
BLOOD TESTS, URINE TESTS OR ECGS
6:45 - 9:00 A.M.
(778) 828-5681
EVERY THURSDAY DR. ZANDY'S OFFICE
Diana Romer MEd, RCC
REIKI
www.leachchiro.com
COUNSELLING THERAPIST Bowen and West Van offices
Registered Practitioner
604.290.6407
Cheryl Ackerman 604-947-2057
Deromer@shaw.ca www.clearhorizon.ca
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Furnished Suite Rental - Loft Short term rentals only NP/NS washer, dryer, fridge, stove, fireplace. $1000 / month utilities/internet included. Walking distance to the ferry Avail. Oct. 1 604-314-1200
AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231
REAL ESTATE
• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
Chiropractor
Bowen Island Football Club Notice of 2013 Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held on Wednesday Oct 2nd, at 6:30pm at BICS in the Multi Purpose Room. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend
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Dr. Gloria Chao
Dr. Tracy Leach, D.C.
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WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
Dr. Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturist Registered Massage Therapist u u
(Available Thursdays through Sundays)
Dr. Susanne Schloegl M.D.
Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Call for an appointment CLOSED JULY 25-30
Artisan Square
604-947-9986
To advertise on the Health Page call 604-947-2442
AUTO FINANCING
STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS / METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
CATHERINE SHAW
TRANSPORTATION
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.
MUNCHKINS KITTENS, born Sept 11, ready Nov 14. 2 Fem, 1 Male. $400 - $700, shots, dewormed & vet chkd. (604)543-1828 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
er has come to Bowen Island, a community that has benefited from RAR funds through all of the work of the local literacy committee. The Vancouver Sun’s Raise a Reader program, in partnership with Decoda Literacy Solutions, has provided funding to the community of Bowen Island in support of free on-island literacy programs such as the Youth Curator Program, Tech Tutoring at Bowen Library, the Mother Goose and Goose on the Loose Spring Programs, the Dad and Me program, and Food Sustainability programs.
604-947-9755
Dr. Dana Barton
Naturopathic Physician
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BOWEN ISLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Job available: Insurance Commuting and looking for a change of pace? Our Bowen Island office is looking for an Insurance Advisor to join our Westland team. If you are a licensed individual with a positive attitude, please send your resume to Chrystal at cmccarron@westland-insurance.com
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LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $25/load. Kindling $20/box at Building Centre. CALL 947-2430
VACANCY COMMERCIAL SPACE ONE MONTH RENT FREE Location: Artisan Square, 569 A Prometheus Place
Lost: On Sept.19, burgundy pants and white IPS T-shirt, between IPS and Crippen Park. Name of student is on the name tag in shirt. Please call 2947 if found. Thank you.
Rent: $607.00 inclusive
(Next to the Dentist office)
Size: 400 sq. feet
The Gallery @ Artisan Square presents Out of the Attic Significant uncovered pieces long forgotten Sept 13th - Oct 14th Gallery Hours Fri Sat Sun 12-4pm
Contact: Audra 604 908-0545 778-374-0158
Yoga for a peaceful sleep. Complimentary Yoga class by Amrita of Movement Global. 7:30pm - 8:30pm Sat. Sept. 28 989 Dorman rd. blue house opposite the Village Baker. Come learn simple techniques to shut off your mind. movementglobal@gmail.com
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Dozens of BICS students take part in Terry Fox run
Bowen Island Community School vice-principal Scott Slater officiates the annual Terry Fox run on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Dozens of students laced up and raced in the event aimed at honouring the memory of the famed athlete. Funds raised go towards the Canadian Cancer Foundation. Debra Stringfellow photo
Congratulations to
Frazer Elliott Janina Micko AND
on your marriage September 7th 2013 at Tunstall Bay Beach.
photo credit: Cliff Ma