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Teddies for Christmas
The performance test
The Cube
The Museum and Archives’ most huggable exhibit to date
Taekwondo students demonstrate skill and courage
The story behind the biggest sculpture in the Cove
Communty initiatives can improve air quality
Bowen needs status as a “rural” community
MERIBETH DEEN
We may have a population of well under 4 thousand people, and we may not have any stoplights, but because Bowen Island is technically a part of Metro Vancouver, it is not defined as a rural community. According to Gordon Ganong, chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), we’ve missed out on many opportunities because of that. “There’s an organization called Community Futures, which exists to promote economic development in rural areas,” says Ganong, “And when we met with people from this organization back in June, they told us we weren’t even on their radar.” Fortunately, Damien Bryan, a Bowen resident who is taking a regional economic development course at SFU helped to forge a relationship between Bowen and Community Futures, inviting his classmate Sharon Anderchuk to give a talk to local businesses here. “Sharon works with Community Futures in Sechelt,” says Bryan, “And from the perspective of the Sunshine Coast, we are definitely rural, and we qualify to work with Community Futures. If you spoke with someone from the organization in downtown Vancouver you would likely get an entirely different response. Following Anderchuk’s talk, she met with four local business owners who may be eligible for assistance through the program. Ganong points to the Gas Tax as another instance where Bowen suffers because it is a part of Metro Vancouver. In September, the Municipality’s manager of finance, Kirsten Watson, wrote a report showing that funds collected through the Gas Tax on Bowen go straight to Metro Vancouver, whereas other similarly-sized communities get to access the money collected through the tax.
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Here on Bowen, we have less traffic and more trees than in the city, so breathing clean air is one of the straightforward benefits to island-living that we can count on. However Peter Frinton, Bowen’s representative to the Sea to Sky Clean Air Society, says there’s much more we can do locally to ensure the air we breath is free of pollutants. Many Bowen Islanders heat their homes with wood stoves. While this is a relatively cost-effective method of heating, it is also a source of fine-particulate air pollution. “This is the stuff that gets deep into your lungs,” says Frinton, “and it is a straightforward health issue.” According to the Lung Association of Quebec, in nine hours an uncertified wood stove can emit as the same amount of pollutants as a car driving 18 thousand kilometers. The city of Montreal is contemplating a move to ban wood burning outright by 2020. Frinton says that on Bowen, pollution from wood stoves is often visible in certain neighborhoods on days when the air is cold and stagnate. To do his part, Frinton says he’s invested $4 thousand in the past year to bring his stove and chimney up to the highest standards possible, installing new dampers, a new chimney and working to make his home’s boiler more efficient. The BC Woodstove exchange program offers a $250 rebate for the replacement of a non-certified wood stove with a certified one. This rebate is offered through the Bowen IRLY Building Center, but they have only filled out two rebate packages in the past five years. continued, PAGE 8
Lenya Dowler and her horse, Mars, head up to Artisan Square to get a photo with Santa. Meribeth Deen photo
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Pursuant to Bowen Island Municipality Wharf Services Bylaw No. 59, 2002, the vessel “HATUEY” is considered abandoned as it has been left unattended for longer than seven (7) days and the applicable moorage has not been paid. Please be advised that since the last registered owner of this vessel cannot be located, Bowen Island Municipality intends to dispose of this sail boat. Unless this vessel is removed and moorage fees paid prior to December 27, 2013 it will be removed and disposed of at the owner’s expense. If you have any questions or information regarding the whereabouts of the owner(s) please contact the undersigned. Wharfinger, Bowen Island Municipality 604-328-5499
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Last November 23 and 24, in front of The Snug Cafe, members of the Rotary Club of Bowen Island set up a Shelterbox Tent as a demonstration project to raise funds in support of the Typhoon Haiyan relief effort. So far, Bowen Islanders have generously responded with donations of $5,000.00. For this project, the Government of Canada provides matching funding. The total support adds up to $10,000. One thousand dollars pays for one complete Shelterbox kit. Each kit, containing a tent, tools, blankets, cooking & heating, and water purification, can house up to 10 people. As a result of the support from the people of Bowen Island, up to 90 people in the Philippines will have temporary housing. The Government of Canada has announced that it will extend the deadline for matching donations until December 23. If people wish to contribute to this project, please take advantage of this offer and provide a cheque payable to The Rotary Club of Bowen
Island. In the memo section of the cheque, mention that it is for the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund. You may leave the cheque with the staff of the Snug Cafe or the Ruddy Potato. Rotary is non-political and non-religious. Every member subscribes to the principle of Service Above Self. Rotary is supported by its members, and does not charge a management fee for donations. 100% goes to the cause. Please join us in providing assistance to the people of the Philippines.
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Bowen Island Municipal Hall Office Closure Bowen Island Municipal Hall will be closed for the holiday season starting at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014. December 31, 2013 is the deadline for paying outstanding property taxes. Payments dated December 31, 2013 that are in our mail or our drop box by 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2014 will be accepted as December 31, 2013 payment.
Happy Holidays from Mayor Adelaar, Council & BIM Staff
Mayor Adelaar, Council & Staff Would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Please be reminded of the Bowen Island Municipal Hall Office Closure Bowen Island Municipal Hall will be closed for the holiday season starting at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014. December 31, 2013 is the deadline for paying outstanding property taxes. Payments dated December 31, 2013 that are in our mail or our drop box by 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2014 will be accepted as December 31, 2013 payment.
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Noah Robichaud shows off his running, jumping, flying side-kick
Charlie Segal demonstrates his axe-kick.
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Taekwondo students demonstrate skill and discipline in performance test MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
To get her Yellow Belt, seven year-old Lucy Robichaud had to do a set of jumping jacks, fifty push-ups and break a board by performing an axe-kick. She was one of 25 taekwondo students to participate in a promotion test at Bowen Island Taekwondo last weekend. Michelle Park, the main administrator of the program and also a teacher herself, says the test is more like a celebration, and there is no such thing as failure.
“During the test, the students demonstrate their knowledge of subjects, respect, effort and class,� says Park. Other criteria demonstrated during the test include kicking and punching, flexibility and balance, and level of focus. “It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of an audience and demonstrate these skills,� says Park. “I am proud of all of our students, but Will and Charlie, our youngest students stand out because they were so apprehensive at first, but have really come a long way in the past few months. Also Michelle, one of the
only adults in our program, I am especially proud of her as well.� The Bowen Taekwondo program starts for kids around the age of five, and Park says they were hoping for more adult students than they have now. At Park and Master Scot Strachan’s studio in Squamish, they have a large number of adult students. “We focus on safety and physical conditioning, and actually incorporate a lot of yoga in to our adult teaching,� says Park. Lucy Robichaud’s parents, Charles Robichaud and Elizabeth Pechlaner say physi-
Kids, happy hour coming to B.C. pubs TOM FLETCHER
As with earlier rounds of liquor reform, Tuesday's event was short on details and long on populist appeal. Some time next year B.C. will see the changes, and will also join all other Canadian provinces in allowing pubs to offer discounted drinks for happy hour. Permitted times and a minimum drink price are still to be determined. Children are to be allowed to accompany their parents into pubs up until an evening curfew time, also yet to be determined, but Clark said it will allow families to have lunch or dinner together at a pub. Royal Canadian Legion branches will have the same freedom
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cal conditioning is a big reason for putting their kids into Taekwondo. Lucy’s older brother, 11 year-old Noah is a black belt. “Once I remember Noah falling off a truck and I was terrified,� says Pechlaner. “But he landed on his feet.�’ Robichaud adds that he likes that the kids are taught to be respectful, disciplined and sit up straight. “The Master sounds like a drill sargeant,� says Robichaud, “but he really engages the kids, and treats them with a lot of compassion.�
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If a tree falls... MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Village Square said goodbye to a magnificent cedar last week. I popped out of the office several times to watch the process of taking it down and took pictures. Watching the branches come off made me realize how truly big the tree was, I’d only ever looked at its base, and sat on the nice little wooden box that acted as its pot. Someone complained to me, that kids used to always play on that tree and pop-out just as drivers were pulling into their parking space just outside the door of the Ruddy. I got kind of sad, in a weird way, thinking that the kids won’t have that great big toy anymore. “But it wasn’t just annoying it was dangerous.” Right, I thought, the tree was dangerous. In any case, I’m told the tree was weakened
because the earlier building of the Square necessitiated the trimming of its roots, and the further trimming required for the new renovation made it truly unstable. I’m told that when the arborist started cutting, he found the middle of the tree rotten anyways. The tree had to come down. Maybe this should’ve been front page news. I could probably get ten different perspectives on it, and I could confirm for sure that it happened. I spend my weeks trying to bring you coherent, relevant, interesting and factual stories out of a mix of things people tell me and I can quote them on, things they tell me and I can’t quote them on, things I hear but can’t get proper information on, things people tell me but make no sense, etc. So if the only Undercurrent article you read this week is this one, here’s what you should know: a tree came down in Village Square, and it is no longer a danger to anyone. Now instead of a shade tree we have, a parking lot.
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To the Editor, In the wake of his passing, Nelson Mandela's life casts a clear light upon the overriding, on-going struggle of our beleaguered world. While a small portion of that world lives in comfort, much of it still stands in the shadow of a legacy of oppression - an oppression not only of race, but of women and children, of low wage earners, of the elderly and the poor, an oppression at the hands of powerful, wealthy and self-serving oligarchies which control people, media and governments throughout the world. While claiming that they serve democracy and the common good, the agents of these misguided forces bully our communities into agendas which primarily serve the private interests of the privileged few at the detriment of the many and the common citizen, and ultimately, at the detriment of
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the planet upon which we live. In many ways, Mandela's fundamental message of a free, compassionate democracy is embodied in the spirit of Bowen Island's community plan - a community plan whose guiding statement is that we must touch the land gently... as we must do with its people, who are inseparable from the land. In the same way that Mandela never wavered in upholding the noble, democratic ideals of a gentler, more respectful and compassionate society, Bowen Islanders must hold fast to the principles of their community plan - for they contain that noble spirit and shining example for all the world to see.
Dear Editor, I am a visitor to this fabulous island and have been for many years. I have always enjoyed the peace and serenity. Now I hear of the furor created because the Mayor told someone to Shut Up. You should count your blessings if that is all he has done. I am from Toronto, Ontario. Merry Christmas Jean Prince
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Christmas is not a time for perfection MARCUS HONDRO THE SLOW LANE CHRONICLES
Bowen Island Christmas concert, 1970s Bowen Island Museum and Archives
Undercurrent Editorial Number #20, 1975 “Here it is Christmas again – seems like no time since a year ago. And yet, I suppose so much has happened. We have torn 12 sheets from the calendar. We have welcomed new people to our midst and have said our sorrowful farewells to those who have left us. And the UNDERCURRENT was born. Just about everybody reads us and it is grand to know we have such support. We sincerely hope that more and more letters come to our desk. We want all opinions expressed. It is to be hoped that our Christmas this year will be a safe season. Do try to be careful with fire and with fire-water. Our Firemen and our Police will be on the alert….but wouldn’t it be dandy if they had nothing to do. We would love to hear them complain about a dull time! Someone has said that Christmas is for children. While children have a big share of our festivities, it should be remembered that Christmas is a great religious holy-day and a time during which to proclaim Peace on Earth, Goodwill to all men. Let us try to do a little something for those less fortunate……..that’s practically everybody else, if we could but realize it. And, as far as Peace goes, UNDERCURRENT, sincerely trusts that we may have some semblance of Peace on our beautiful island.” Submitted by the Bowen Island Museum and Archives.
Questions remain unanswered Dear Editor, I do understand your last editorial (Dec 13) about cutting off the letter-to-theeditor debate on any given issue once all the relevant points have been made. However, on the very same page, you then allowed your resident cartoonist (Ron Woodall, who is indeed a rather talented old chap, albeit highly predictable in his ideology) to take a poke at the Bowen Island Improvement Association. I think that you thus owe us a chance for a brief response. Mr. Woodall's apparent source of inspiration was an email note that the Association recently sent to its own members and also to certain others who had asked to be on its mailing list. The note didn't exactly go viral globally, but it did enjoy a rather wider circulation than expected. Among other things, the note asked who (person or persons - the number didn't matter) managed to make national news out of a succinct but unparliamentary request made to a citizen by the mayor of our tiny municipality, and further, what noble cause did that person/those persons think was being served thereby. No doubt Mr. Woodall understood the nature and purpose of our questions, but that didn't emerge in his cartoon. In any case, the questions remain unanswered. Pity. Bud Long
The holidays are a joyful time full of family and love and such and so far this year for me (say – let’s talk about me!) they’ve been, well, fine. I guess. I do have an issue however, and it’s embarrassing...but, well, here we go: I have a thing in my nose. Like a growth type of thing. Okay - a pimple (right nostril, upper left). It’s been there a while and I’m tired of it and would like it to pass (or not pass but, you know, go away). I keep thinking people know and are judging me. But it’s not like you haven’t had one. Right? Everyone has. There are worst maladies and in fact I don’t wanna seem ungrateful that my primary health issue is just a pimple in my nose, but it is a rather lousy time to have a bleeping pimple in your nose. It’s Christmas! Now it’s too minor to take the time – who has time at Christmas? – to see a doctor but I googled ‘pimple in nose’ and on ‘Yahoo answers’ Angela provided this: “Hold a hot compress on the outside of your nose for as long as you can stand the heat. Then gently apply pressure from the top of the bridge down to overtop the pimple. That should cause the pimple to rupture.” Following Angela’s advice I burnt the outside of my nose and nothing inside ruptured. In pain, I thought of asking Alex’s parents, he’s on the Boy’s hockey team, as Maureen and Frank are both doctors. But do I really want to interrupt their enjoyment of their son’s hockey game with questions about my nose? At Christmas!? Here’s this though: It then occurred to me that creating a fictional scene in which some of you
islanders are forthright about such an affliction might give to me a sense of not being alone in all of this, thereby increasing my forbearance. Yes, attaching your names to my nose pimple in the paper doesn’t seem kind but remember that giving of yourself has value, especially at this time of year. It’s Christmas! “Hey, hi there, Mike. How are the holidays going?” “Oh, you know. Okay I guess. It’s just that I have this...growth in my nose.” “A growth, Heather?” “Well, no, it’s a pimple. It’s fairly big, too. And it hurts. Like a lot.” “I bet it hurts, Phil. That is awful. And at Christmas, Nancy! With so much to do, Lloyd!” “Yeah, tell me about it.” “So what have you done, Dale, to make it go away, Paul?” “Oh I tried some unguents and salves. Then I googled a solution only it just burnt my nose.” “Yeah, I wondered what the red blotch was, Shari. Look don’t worry, Erin, it’ll pass. Or not pass but, you know, go away. And it’s not your fault, Tim. I mean it is kind of disgusting, yes, but it likely came from something in the air, Holly. The important thing is to keep your chin up, Jason. Say, keeping your chin up might help air flow, Melissa, reducing your pimple quicker, Jack!” “You’re all heart.” “You bet, Bob. And Merry Christmas, Sandy!” Wow! It really worked. I feel so supported now and no longer like a freak. Thank you, Bowen, for a renewed sense of hope. My pimple will pass (or, you know, not pass, but go away) and I need only focus on the holidays and I won’t even notice this silly ole’ thing throbbing in the depths of my nasal cavity. Right nostril, upper left. Now before signing off I’ll need a moral to make this seem as if it has meaning and is not simply childish and self-indulgent. I got it: this Slow Lane is about how we shouldn’t expect Christmas to be perfect. How there will be ‘pimples’ along the way, like frayed nerves and poverty from spoiling the kids so much their sense of entitlement increases ten-fold. That’s all just a part of the season. So let us forget about perfection and simply enjoy. After all - it’s Christmas!
A holiday reminder Once more the holiday season is upon us. Unfortunately the line ups at the Food Banks and soup kitchens get longer and longer.I am asking Bowen Islanders to make soup from their left over festive fare. It can be put in the freezer outside Collins Hall [next to the little red church] from whence it will be taken as if by magic to the downtown soup kitchen. Many, many thanks to that elf Don Nicolson! After a cold night on the mean streets
our thick homemade soup, as the first meal of the day, is very welcome indeed. We are blessed indeed in living in such a caring community.My own recent tragedy was made much more bearable through your loving concern. May your holidays be joyful and the New Year bring you peace and happiness. As Tiny Tim says 'God bless us everyone'. Angie McCulloch.
d n e o r f W u l A L s i ’ f t e I Who are the George Baileys in our community of Bowen Island? In the spirit of the season, let’s say Thank You. Who is George Bailey? For information and great holiday viewing go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=frXklECPkD0
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Thank Dickens for saving Christmas SHELAGH MACKINNON SUBMITTED
Tina Nielson, Shelagh MacKinnon and Graham Ritchie all dressed up for “A Christmas Carol.”
We all know that Christmas has been with us for 2000 years, but the way it has been celebrated has changed greatly over the ages. The most recent huge shifts took place during the time of Queen Victoria, and it was because of her Consort, Prince Albert, and their love of Christmas, combined with the writings of authors such as Charles Dickens. Christmas had, before the Industrial Revolution, been celebrated in villages in rural England, think of songs like ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ which link Christmas to ancient, pre-Christian festivities. But in the 1800’s the move to urbanization had stripped those earlier traditions of their connection and meaning to many. The religious services on Christmas Eve and Day continued, but little else. What did Dickens do? Through unforgetable characters like Ebenezer Scrooge, Dickens taught that Christmas should be a time of increased char-
ity and compassion. He drew attention to the poor, and chided the wealthier ones, like Mr Scrooge, who did not share at this time of year. Interestingly, there were several years with snow at that time, unusual as that was. To this very day, those Christmas cards (oh, another Victorian invention!) show a snowy urban scene set in Victorian times. Prince Albert brought his tradition of Christmas trees to England and America when a very famous photo of the Royal family around their tree with real candles was published in America in 1850. The new Christmas carols would stress the decoration of home and hearth and many that were popular then are still favourites now, such as God rest you Merry, Gentlemen. So, take a big chair and cozy up to a fire with a copy of A Christmas Carol (free download) for a timeless treat. Graham Ritchie and Tina Neilsen were the readers at The Little Red Church and brought forth both tears and laughter with their usual excellence.
Bowen as a ‘rural’ municipality continued PAGE 1 Cumberland BC, a town of 3,398, for example, received more than $1 million in funding through the Gas Tax. At this year’s Union of BC Municipalities meeting, attending members of the EDAC and Council learned of another resource Bowen was not accessing because of its urban status. BC offers economic development advisors through the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. Historically, these advisors were only accessible to rural communities, but because of demands made by Bowen and other communities across the Province, their work now covers more diverse territory. Bowen’s advisor, Nygil Goggins, works with communities on Northern Vancouver Island, the Sea to Sky region and the Sunshine Coast. His first visit official visit to Bowen was in November of this year. In working with the municipality, he is using his
network to make connections with various granting agencies but also to help develop an economic development plan. “In comparison to a lot of other communities I’ve worked with Bowen is actually doing really well,” says Goggins. “The municipality is just beginning its official economic development plan, but Bowen as a whole has a much higher average income than other rural areas, and much higher property values, and that’s because of its proximity to Metro Vancouver.” Mayor Jack Adelaar says that revisiting Bowen’s relationship with Metro Vancouver in terms of changing the way money is distributed from the Gas Tax is front and centre among council’s priorities. “That said,” says Adelaar, “I am quite happy to have Metro Vancouver on my side when it comes to talking to BC Ferries.”
Bowen’s local ‘mall’ has launched DENISE LAWSON SUBMITTED
Bowen’s new online store launched in the first week of December, just on time for holiday shopping. The Island Shoppe (www.theislandshoppe.ca) was created exclusively for Bowen Islanders to buy products and services created, designed, built or provided by Bowen Islanders. Products include artwork and commissions, food and beverages, clothing and jewellery, lessons and workshops, and much more. New products are being added daily. A drop-off and pick-up location has been gener-
ously provided by the Bowen Island Arts Council at the Gallery in Artisan Square for the hours of MonWed 10-4 and Sun 9-12, until and including Dec 24th. Sellers and buyers can coordinate the handoff of purchases by dropping off and picking up there during these hours. The Island Shoppe offers something for the last minute shopper - stay home, sit by the fire and buy right here on Bowen! Less time shopping, no time in traffic and more time with family and friends. While your at it, help local businesses thrive!
Cates Hill Chapel Warmly invites you to our
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Christmas Bird Count Pick a day between December 14th and January 5th to keep an eye on your feeder PAM DICER SUBMITTED
Principle Jennifer Pardee, Cam Hayduk, Kat Kelly Hayduk, Burns Jennings, Ellen White, Kalen Marquis, James Thangaraj Debra Stringfellow photo
Circulation desk fit for a Learning Commons DEBRA STRINGFELLOW
ect, they were stored on John Reid's proptery for almost a year before they were reused by furniture designer Burns Jennings who custom crafted the piece. A true community effort with thanks going to Peter Montgomery and family who kindly donated the fir used for the desk tops and Frank and Ann Seaberly who donated the milling. With phase one of the library transformation complete fundraising efforts will commence by the PAC in order to continue the renovations with the hope to transform the school library into a better space for learning and to create gathering areas for both our school and community to use.
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On Friday Dec 13th The Bowen Island Community School library, with support of the Learning Commons Committee, proudly unveiled its new circulation desk with Kalen Marquis the school's Teacher-Librarian performing the ceremonial duty of cutting the ribbon. The trees used were fallen cedars from the field expansion projB O W E N I S L A N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y
Solid Waste pickup schedule for week of December 30th, 2013 To accommodate the additional volume of nonorganic waste during the holiday season, both the “east” side and “west” side of the Island will have non-organic waste pickup the week of December 30th, 2013. “East” side will be picked up on December 30th, 2013 and the “West” side will be picked up on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Organics will be picked on Thursday January 2, 2014 for both East and West “sides” due to the holiday on Wednesday January 1, 2014.
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In 1900, American ornithologist Frank Chapman asked birders across North America to head out on Christmas Day to count the birds in their home towns and submit the results as the first "Christmas Bird Census." The Christmas Bird Count, as it is now called, is conducted in over 2000 localities across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These bird observations have been amassed into a huge database that reflects the distribution and numbers of winter birds over time. Christmas Bird Counts are conducted on any one day between December 14 and January 5 inclusive. They are carried out within a 24-km diameter circle that stays the same from year to year. Christmas counts are generally group efforts, though singleobserver counts can and do happen. They are organized at the local level – in Bowen’s case by the Nature Club. As well as adding an exciting and fun event to the holiday season, the Christmas Bird Count provides important information for bird conservation. Data from the Count were used in assessment reports that added Western Screech-Owl, Rusty Blackbird, and Newfoundland Red Crossbill to the Species at Risk Act lists, and the general database was used extensively in the recent State of Canada’s Birds Report http://www.stateofcanadasbirds.org. To participate by counting a given area or by watching your feeder on January 5, please contact Pam Dicer at bobandpam@shaw.ca or 604-947-9558.
Wishing you Peace, Joy and lasting Happiness this Christmas and a Prosperous 2014
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Jordan Sturdy MLA West Vancouver – Sea to Sky 6392 Bay Street, West Vancouver, V7W 2G9 P: 604 922 1153 F: 604 922 1167 Jordan.sturdy.mla@leg.bc.ca www.jordansturdymla.ca
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Frinton says that in the Sea-to-Sky region, Squamish through Pemberton, more than 60 rebate packages have been filled out since the beginning of the program. Frinton also points to a program through the Howe Sound Clean Air Society calls the ‘Clean Air Commute’ as a potentially beneficial to Bowen. So far, the program has focused on commuters traveling daily from Squamish to Vancouver, and has set up a bus system to get them to Lion’s Bay, where they can then get onto a Translink Bus. “While we don’t currently have a similar plan in the works for Bowen,” says Frinton, “the LIFT program, and the new Bowen ride-share page set up by Gil Yaron are fantastic commuting alternatives that are Bowen-made. What if, instead of getting a bigger ferry, we could have a better system for car-pooling in place so that we could eliminate overloads by lessening the load?” The grant that supports the LIFT program expires in 2014, but the work they do could possibly come under the umbrella of the Clean Air Commute program so that the ideas could be rolled out in other communities. Another air-quality issue that Frinton believes could be easily tackled on Bowen concerns pollution caused by parents picking up their kids from school. “At 3:30, especially on a Friday, you see car after car after car drive through the school parking lot and wait for a minute while the kids climb in. Meanwhile, all the exhaust goes into the playground.” Frinton says that in other places, schools have organized to create drop-off and pick-up zones that take greater consideration towards the health of kids. “We need air every minute of the day,” he says. “You only see it when there’s a problem, so its important to pay extra attention. Let’s not treat the atmosphere like an open sewer.”
Stacey Beamer and Dan Waefler inside the large metal “cube” that stands outside their shop on the corner of Bowen Island Trunk Road and Miller Road . Debra Stringfellow photo
A big sculpture changes the feel of the place MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
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“It’s Stacy’s brainchild,” says Dan Waefler, pointing to a cube mounted on top of a smoothed out stump, a mini-version of what exists outside the shop. The small version is interesting, and intricate, the large version makes a statement. Stacy Beamer and Dan Waefler built it out of what was left over from other projects and pieces of metal they salvaged from junk piles on Bowen. In 200-odd hours of their free time. Now this traffic-stopping piece
of art sits outside their metal works shop awaiting an owner. “There’s a Bowen price,” says Beamer, “and I’ll come up with another price if someone from off-island wants to buy it.” Ideally, Beamer says he’d like to see it stay on Bowen as a work of public art, along a trail in the forest, maybe. “I like big sculptures because they change the feel of a place,” he says. He says any future owner should know: it weighs a mere 1500 pounds, and breaks into six pieces for portability. “People have come up to me and said, ‘I usually don’t have much time for art but this made me stop in my tracks,’” says Beamer. “I’m just glad I’ve go the tools and the time to do this kind of thing.”
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In accordance with the Community Charter, Council approved the following schedule of regular Council meetings to take place at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane in 2014: • Monday, January 13th and Monday, January 27th • Tuesday, February 11th and Monday, February 24th • Monday, March 10th and Monday, March 24th • Monday, April 14th and Monday, April 28th • Monday, May 12th and Monday May 26th • Monday, June 9th and Monday, June 23rd • Monday, July 14th and Monday, July 28th • Monday, September 8th and Monday, September 22nd • Tuesday, October 14th and Monday, October 27th • Monday, November 10th and Monday, November 24th • Monday, December 8, 2014; and That each meeting be held at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 20 2013 t 9 Bowen Island Municipal Councillor Alison Morse with her granddaughter, Taylor. Morse’s family loaned 14 teddy bears to the Museum and Archives for the current exhibit.
Best Nook finds, 2013 MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
If Christmas is about presents, which many people would argue that it isn't, but if it is, then it's Christmas all year round at the Nook. Where else can you possibly buy an item of clothing, intact and attractive, for less than a cup of coffee? It's true not everything there is for everyone, but with that being said, there is something at the Nook for everyone.
I for one, count my lovely green, and super-soft "Try non-violence" t-shirt ($0.50 in the teenager section) and our family's new (used) pasta maker, which we actually use quite a lot ($4, we looked it up online and the same model we have sells on Craigslist for more than $100) as prized possessions. So as we head into the New Year, I am asking people about their best Nook finds of 2013. If you've got one you can't stop talking about, let me know! Email me at: editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com with the subject heading "Nook find."
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A beary merry Christmas at the Museum and Archives BOWEN ISLAND MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES SUBMITTED
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Nook shopper: Shawn Cole Occupation: Music producer Best find: Third copy of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, on vinyl. The new copy meant he could give the other two away. Shawn also scored Christmas records to listen to while decorating the tree. His daughter Delilah picked up the Cinderella soundtrack to play on her Mickey Mouse record player.
Bears, bears and more bears! Big bears, small bears, huggable bears, party bears, old bears, new bears, scruffy bears, dignified bears, Kuala bears, polar bears, pooh bears, brown bears, black bears, bare-naked bears... The museum is full of wonderful stuffed bears on loan from Barbara Weismiller, Marolyn Anderson, Linda Hargrave, Lois Myers-Carter, Jean Cleator, Nadyne and Natasha Hindle, Alison Morse and Shirley Wrinch. Barbara Weismiller loaned the museum a small selection of her very large collection of Teddy Bears. They are found in various locations in the museum, including one large display case of “party bears”. Some of the bears are arranged in
charming vignettes; the Nutcracker bears, tea party bears, the three wise men (bears) and a camel. There are bears everywhere in the Higgins cabin – from the heavenly choir of flying angel bears, to the tiny bears hidden on shelves and even in the washing machine. There are bears in the old Post Office cabinet, the old tin hat box and in the dynamite box! This holiday display is open from December 22 – 31 from 1:00 to 3:00. There is a special opening day event with seasonal snacks and appetizers for the young and young at heart. Closed Dec 25 and 26 – because even bears need a holiday. For more information, please call 604.947.2655. The museum is located at 1014 Miller Road, across from the RCMP.
BOWEN BUSINESS BULLETIN BOARD To Advertise on the Bulletin Board, Call 604-947-2442 HENRY KROES 1949-Dec. 17, 2013
After a valiant battle with cancer, Henry left us on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 at 7:25 am in pursuit of his very own “little piece of Heaven”. A reception to celebrate Henry's life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 at the Bowen Island Royal Canadian Legion at 2:00 pm. “Henry’s GONE FISHIN' ... “
Marjorie Ellen Newton (nee Hill) Born on April 21, 1917, Marjorie passed away peacefully on December 13, 2013 after a short convalescence following a broken hip. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Janice and Murray Skeels, grandchildren Melinda and Jared and sister Dorothy Barclay. Marjorie’s radiant smile lit up the room and brought joy to those around her right up to the end.
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agency and wine stores. Licensees, managers, sales and serving staff "should also be required to recertify," according to a government news release. Last week Clark and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, who led the public consultation on liquor law reform, announced that regulations would be eased for winery tasting rooms. Farm markets will also be allowed to offer samples and sales of locally made beer, wine and spirits.
NDP critic Shane Simpson said the changes effectively erase the distinction between a licensed restaurant and a pub, and are being announced for popular effect without any research to support them. The province also intends to make its Serving it Right liquor training to all servers in licensed restaurants, as well as staff at B.C. Liquor Stores and rural
The Fund has been in existence for over 25 years and each year we have been able to provide hampers (which include a turkey and all the trimmings, gift certificates, goodies, gifts and toys) to families, couples and individuals on Bowen Island. Last year 55 hampers were distributed and we are expecting the same numbers this year. The B I Christmas Hamper Fund is a registered charity and we are happy to issue tax receipts for all donations received. Please give generously, your donations stay on Bowen to assist your fellow islanders during this joyous and festive time of year.
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Townhouse for Sale. Abbotsford. 2 floors, 1660 sq ft per floor. Walk out bsmt. Upper floor view of mtns, Matsqui flats & Mission. 3/bdrms, 2 car garage. Call to view. 1 (604)856-8177 or 604-308-5489
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546
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Beautiful house in Bluewater for rent. $1800 a month. 2800 sq ft, beautiful garden, 2 decks for watching sunsets. 3 main bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 with a Jacuzzi tub. Open plan on main floor with fireplace. House for sale so would be shown with 24 hours notice. If sold - 60 days to find another rental. Available January 15. Sharon: sharonnorman@shaw.ca or call 604 340 2133
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Home For Rent: newly renovated, family home in Tunstall Bay, 3 bedrooms + den/office on the main floor, master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in closet, 2 1/2 bathrooms, lots of storage. The house is in a sunny lot close to beach and has a membership in Tunstall Bay Clubhouse. $1800/month available NOW Contact: rebec63@hotmail.com
BOWEN ISLAND NURSERY Christmas Trees - Live & Cut 984 Grafton Rd 947 2016
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
Bowen Island Upholstery New Number 604-908-0950
Office/studio space available at Artisan Square. 604-329-5643 or dberry@shaw.ca
Specializing in sprung chairs and sofa’s from late 1800s to 1950s. Dave McKay, certified upholsterer since 1983. On Island ref.’s available. 604-908-0950
Randall Yip CA Accounting, tax consulting Tel: 604-817-9536 email: randallyip@shaw.ca
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PRIME RETAIL SPACE in Snug Cove FOR RENT starting JUNE 1, 2014. Where First Credit Union is currently located (next to General Store). 1,085 sq.ft. 604-947-0099, ext 100. SUITE FOR RENT Large, 1 Bdrm $800 - includes utilities avail. Jan. 1 Scarborough rd. 604-833-3922 or 947-2938
UNICEF Cards at VONIGO & Antique Emp. Open 7 days a week 11-5 pm Gifts Galore Wanted: Room to rent $400/mo. I am a 25 year old carpenter and mover. Quiet and respectful. No parties. Non-smoker. Looking for a room to rent on Bowen. Please ask for James Graham at 947-0120
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