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The grad edition
Celebrating the academic achievements of Bowen Islanders
Community Column
Exploring our community and the idea of community in general
Ferries update
Looking ahead to the Queen of Cap’s refit
Bowen kids rack-up atheletic Council saves awards at West Van Secondary decision on live-
aboards for later
MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
From left, Bowen kids who won atheletic award at WVSS: Josie Huskisson, grade 12; Charlie Welsh; Finn Rainsley-Ray, grade 8; Elliot Beamer, grade 9; Mattias Blomberg, grade 8; Jack Welsh, grade 12. Missing: Maia Blomberg, grade 12, won the Scholar-Athelete Award and the Big Block Award for doing four sports for every year of highschool; Grady Huskisson, grade 8, who won a Bronze Medallion for the number of sports played this year; and Niko Blomberg, grade 11, who won a Bronze Medallion and a Service Award. Meribeth Deen, Photo
MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
All Bowen Island students who commute to school in West Vancouver have a longer day than their peers on the mainland, but for those who participate in school sports, their days are much longer. This fact does not seem to have not stopped young Bowen Islanders from participating, and excelling in school sports, and many of them were awarded for their efforts at a surprise ceremony this week. “The commute is worth it,” says Josie Huskisson, who played volleyball, soccer and gymnastics throughout her highschool career. “I’ve met all my best friends
through sports, and it’s been so much fun.” Maia Blomberg, who won the Scholar-Athelete Award, says that being on a team can be helpful for academic achievement. “Especially coming from Bowen, its good to have the network of friends that team sports builds for you. And all your friends will have the same pressures as you,” she says. “What’s not good about being from Bowen is the public transportation, especially when the buses don’t line up with the ferry.” Elliot Beamer says he credits the Bowen lifestyle to the fact that there are so many young atheletes. “It helps when you grow up running around in the woods,” he says. “And we’ve all grown up eating really healthy food.”
Going well beyond the fifteen minutes allotted to public comment at this week’s Council of the Whole meeting, Bowen Islanders brought forward a variety of perspectives on plans for the long-term management of Mannion Bay. Each speaker deemed himself, ultimately, “a friend” of the Bay, noting the importance of taking care of it. Council kept this spirit of co-operation intact by approving the majority of the recommended actions that make up the long-term management strategy crafted by the chief bylaw officer, Bonny Brokenshire, but decided to save the discussion on bylaw enforcement, and consequently the issue of live-aboards, for another day. The founding member of the Friends of Mannion Bay, Bruce Russell, told council that the abuse and misuse of the Bay by a few has caused deterioration to Mannion Bay that the community at large must endure. However, he added that recent communications with some of the “boaters” on Mannion Bay were encouraging. “I accept their belief that they too are friends of Mannion Bay; however, we appear to differ on what likely is the most contentious issue: live-aboards.” In a letter written to council, Russell outlined in detail a number of behaviours (the use of the Bay as a dumping ground, improper disposal of boat sewage, the use of questionable anchoring or buoy systems,
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for example) that would simply be eliminated if the municipality were to enforce the land-use bylaw, which makes it illegal to live on a boat off Bowen’s shores. “We do not want to allow or encourage any more live-aboards in Mannion Bay or any other bay on Bowen Island. While the details of how we phase out the liveaboards that are currently in the Bay can be discussed later… if we do not nip the live-aboard situation in the bud this time, we can be certain that as other jurisdictions deal with their live-aboard situations, we will have more.” Link Irelan told council that he has lived on Bowen for two years, on a property directly across from Sandy Beach. He described a number of activities that take place regularly in the bay and are “endured” by local residents, including the sound of generators at 3a.m., loud music, boats that never leave the bay as well as “higher end” grievances such as people coming on to private property to steal water and electricity, using public garbage bins for private use, and beach parties where garbage and broken glass is left behind. “Although I applaud the idea of making new rules that will enforce these things, we already have rules in place and need to enforce those. I worry that if we allow live-aboards to stay, even temporarily… we’re sort of flip-flopping back and forth over what we’re allowing people to do.” continued, PAGE 12
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Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Woodfibre LNG Project Open House and Invitation to Comment Woodfibre LNG Limited (Proponent) is proposing to develop and operate the Woodfibre LNG Project (proposed Project), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, storage and marine carrier transfer facility for the export of LNG. The proposed Project will be located approximately 7 kilometres southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. The proposed Project would export approximately 2.1 million metric tonnes per annum of LNG. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act and is also undergoing a substituted environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements. Key to the Application Information Requirements is the identification of Valued Components to be studied and the areas within which the studies would occur. This is done through the Valued Component Selection Document which EAO has now received and invites comments on. In order to provide information about the Valued Component Selection, EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be an Open House, to be held as follows: at:
Executive Suites Hotel & Resort, 40900 Tantalus Road, Squamish
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June 18, 2014
from: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Valued Component Selection Document. The comment period will begin on June 12, 2014 and end on July 11, 2014.
All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Valued Component Selection Document will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment. After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent. EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mail: Josh Handysides Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By Fax: Fax: 250-387-0230 An electronic copy of the Valued Component Selection Document and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www. eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Valued Component Selection Document are also available for viewing at these locations: • District of Squamish Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue • Squamish Public Library, 37907 Second Avenue If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.
NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to all the Bowen Island students who are graduating this year hopefully from one level of education to the next, whatever that transition might include. Enjoy your ongoing classroom years as those should be some of the best years of your life. The knowledge and friendships you gain in your academic years will serve you well for a lifetime. Go FORE whatever you put your mind to. You can do it!
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Members requested for the Transportation Advisory Committee Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from members of the public interested in joining the Bowen Island Municipal Transportation Advisory Committee (BIMTAC). The Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council and staff on transportation services to, from and on Bowen Island and to ensure that transportation services meet the needs of the Bowen Community. Please visit the Committee’s page on the BIM website for more information, including the Terms of Reference: http://www.bimbc.ca/committees_transportation. Those interested in sitting on BIMTAC are asked to fill out an application form: http://www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/CommitteeApplicForm_1.pdf. Please submit your completed application via email, fax or regular mail by Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to: Hope Dallas, Acting Committee Clerk Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 EMAIL: hdallas@bimbc.ca WEBSITE: www.bimbc.ca PHONE: 604-947-4255 FAX: 604-947-0193
Members requested for the Infrastructure Advisory Committee Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from members of the public interested in joining the Infrastructure Advisory Committee (IAC). The Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council and staff on opportunities/requirements for infrastructure-related matters on Bowen Island. Members should be a resident or property owner of Bowen Island and have some general knowledge related to infrastructure development or infrastructure-related issues. Please visit the Committee’s page on the BIM website for more information, including the Terms of Reference: http://www.bimbc.ca/infrastructure_advisory_committee. Those interested in sitting on the IAC are asked to fill out an application form: http://www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/CommitteeApplicForm_1.pdf. Please submit your completed application via email, fax or regular mail by Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to: Hope Dallas, Acting Committee Clerk Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 EMAIL: hdallas@bimbc.ca WEBSITE: www.bimbc.ca PHONE: 604-947-4255 FAX: 604-947-0193
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The Marine Life Sanctuary Society of BC (MLSS) and Bowen Nature Club invites everyone to to Mt Gardner Dock on Saturday June 14th for the Annual Nature Dive. A line-up of volunteer divers and marine biologists will be there to help showcase some of Bowen’s undersea neighbours. Divers will collect some of the hardier types of marine creatures and place them in plastic tanks on the beach. Marine biologists and naturalists will be on hand to explain what is on display and their role in the ecosystem. An underwater camera will be set up
under the dock and a microscope will be available for inspecting some of the smaller wonders found in local waters. Please dress for the weather and a day on a rocky beach. As always parking is extremely limited so people are encouraged to carpool or consider Bowen Transit. There is a regularly scheduled bus departing Snug Cove at 11a.m. with a stop at Woods Road /Endswell Farm, returning from the same location is 1:15p.m. As in previous years this is a free event but MLSS will be accepting donations or memberships to help cover out of pocket expenses for volunteers. Donations over $20 will be issued a tax receipt in the mail.
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Fairy Tales Saturday, August 23rd 11 am till 11 pm
NOTICE TO BOWEN ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS 2014 Tax Notices were mailed on May 29, 2014 and Payment is DUE on or before 4:30 pm, JULY 2, 2014
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A Penalty in the amount of 10% on outstanding current taxes will be applied AFTER July 2, 2014 If you have not received your tax notice, please call the Bowen Island Municipality office at 947-4255 as soon as possible. Property owners are encouraged to POST DATE tax payments to JULY 2, 2014 and MAIL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to ensure that payment is received in the municipal office on or before the due date. Payments may also be made through telephone or on-line banking with most Canadian Financial Institutions. (HSBC does not accept payments for Bowen Island Municipality)
BIM Field Maintenance Bowen Island Municipality is requesting quotes for the provision of maintenance of the Bowen Island
POSTMARKS ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS THE DATE OF PAYMENT
Community School Grass Field. The work will involve
After hours, please use the mail slot drop off at Municipal Hall - 981 ARTISAN LANE to ensure that your payment is received in the Municipal office on or before 4:30 PM, JULY 2, 2014 to avoid a 10% penalty.
the supply of all materials to maintain the grass
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOMEOWNER GRANT: If you are eligible for the Homeowner Grant, you are required to apply by filling out the application on the back of the tax notice. The Homeowner Grant application must be returned to the Municipal office either in person, or by mail on or before July 2, 2014. They cannot be processed by your financial institution. Homeowner Grant amounts owing are subject to a 10% penalty if not submitted to the Municipality by July 2, 2014 Please make cheques payable to BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY.
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Big “C” community MERBETH DEEN EDITOR
In a chat with Soren Hammerberg, chair of the Bowen Island Community Foundation, I learned that there is actually a dollar figure to measure community spirit: last year, through our Community Foundation, Bowen Islanders raised $80,000. That’s double the amount raised by the West Vancouver Community Foundation in 2013, and West Vancouver is one of the wealthiest communities in Canada. To my mind, this shows that Bowen Islanders don’t just say they value community --they’re willing to open their wallets to support it. That said, I think anyone who’s ever been to a
public meeting knows how easily all of our smalltown, “let’s get along” idealism breaks down when it comes to making decisions that will bring change of any kind. Our broken conversations have brought us to a place where avoiding conversations can seem like a good way to get things done. In contemplating community as I see it on a weekly basis, with all its wonders and warts, I’ve come to realize we actually don’t know each other as well as we think we do. In our population of 3500, there are sub-communities of all sorts. Every week I get a taste for some of these, but am all too aware of how easy it is to fall into connecting with the same people over and over. With all of this in mind I thought it would be nice to dig a little deeper into the idea of commu-
nity, how we live in it and what it looks like. Pauline Le Bel told me she’s been thinking of these things so, enlisting her to write a column seemed like a good idea. You can look forward to her explorations on the subject throughout the summer. I hope that she can bring a fresh perspective on the less tangible demonstrations of community spirit on Bowen, and also, new thoughts about strengthening those. On that note, I’d like to thank all the people who’ve submitted articles, letters and photos to the paper. Not everything makes it into the paper, and that happens for a variety of reasons, but I really think this conversation can only be strengthened by the expressions of as many perspectives as possible.
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A book sale for the history books Dear Editor Another huge book sale is now in the history books. On behalf of F.O.B.I.L.S. (Friends of the Bowen Island Library Society) I would like to express my very deep appreciation for all those who volunteered in helping making this sale successful. Most of all I want to thank those who did yeoman’s service in loading close to 400 boxes at the cottage and then unloading at the school on Friday. Sunday loading up the leftovers at the school and unloading at the shed ready for the Downtown Eastside was a huge job and undertaken in the rain on Sunday. Setting up, sale days and packing up takes many willing hands. Each and every one appreciated. Our special thanks to Bowen Building Center who generously loaned their truck to enable us to get the boxes moved. To everyone from those who donated books, the book sorters, the worker bees at Bookfest and to all the avid readers who made purchases, we thank you. Don’t forget that the mini bookstore is open year round at the library with new titles regularly added. Donations of gently used books will be accepted again sometime in September. The Friends will now take a well deserved rest. Again many thanks everyone. Greta Smith
A new low water mark Dear Editor, I have to hand to this Council, they just never cease to disappoint. First, they took out respected experts and volunteers who had dedicated years of service to Bowen Island by ‘cleaning house’ at all muni committees of anyone even remotely tainted by an environmental ethic or a perceived anti-development political bent. Whole committees were disbanded, new ones created with stacked appointees and even the valued Advisory Planning Committee was stripped of any semblance of balance. Next up, they cut a secret deal to release Duntz and Underhill of their obligation to repay the municipality for court costs in the frivolous OCP legal case they lost against Bowen – my guess is that whole saga cost us at least $50k. In an effort to dig a little deeper, they simply walked away from any effort to mitigate the damage at Seymour Bay park that had been clear-cut and a storm sewer riven through its middle (without proper authorization) by sitting councillors Duntz and Jennings. Then came the infamous debacle at Cape Roger Curtis – another round of secret meetings and Council had overturned staff ’s recommendation to oppose massive private docks and told the province to go ahead, let’s ‘get her done.’ It was quite a leap to ignore the dedication of publics lands at the three most prized areas, the community pathway and 30m covenant zone, but they found a way. Two docks have been built to date by the owners of the development (who, it just so happens, had financially contributed to the most of the councillor’s election campaigns – a nice touch), then nature took her turn this past Monday. Then, the mayor put the Bowen brand on the national stage with his unceremonious command that a citizen speaking to council should ‘shut up.’ Next, Council worked extra hard to turn the simple idea of building a community hall and gathering place into a proposed parking lot, with apartments and townhouses beside our school playground – simply world class. Then a couple of them abandoned their post, perhaps wanting to get in quickly on the development gold rush on private docks and public lands? Now, sadly, they decided to take out our kids by bulldozing the bike park, without proper consultation or any effort to consider alternative solutions. It takes special hubris to ignore hundreds of hours of community volunteer time and passion for recreation to steal play space from reckless kids. Fortunately, a little youth advocacy, media attention and a looming election brought them back to their senses. What’s worrying about these actions is what they say about our community values. If we don’t respect elders, volunteers, taxpayer’s money, public lands and parks, schools and community space, public service commitments, and island youth … we’ve lost our way. Well, maybe we haven’t, but this Council sure has. Doug Hooper
Step up and say sorry! Dear Editor How LAME is it that the bike park was bulldozed after only a short meeting that had no outside community input. From what I understand the debate only lasted 15 minutes. I see a huge learning opportunity lost for the kids that loved and used the park. There wasn’t ever an opportunity for the island to get together and problem solve ways to keep the park going. I am SO proud of the kids that made themselves heard on this matter in the last edition on the Undercurrent and know that given the chance they would have found a solution with the help of our awesome community. I think council should formally apologize to the community for their hasty decision in this matter when they can’t seem to make many other decisions years of debate! Felicity Buskard
My journey to community PAULINE LE BEL COMMUNITY CAULDRON
In 2005 and 2006, I created and organized – with the help of many - the Voices in the Sound Festival. I had moved to Bowen six years earlier and was grateful for the friendships, the mountains, the forests, the waters that inspired and nurtured my songs and stories. I wanted to give something back. The purpose of the festival was to honour the past and dream the future, to reconnect islanders and visitors to the natural world and to each other. I had little experience in building community – having been a solitary artist much of my life. Doing the research opened my eyes and my heart. I began to glimpse what creates healthy community. And planning the festival gave me a wonderful opportunity to get to know more members of the community – developers, environmentalists, actors, musicians, homesteaders, directors, costume designers, storytellers, business folks, historians, visual artists, politicians, Squamish First Nations, R.C.M.P. school kids, and baseball players. I highly recommend it, if you have the stamina. This column will act as another deep foray into community. Another way to be involved with a community that is rich in beauty and possibility. I will explore what community means and how we achieve it. I will ask if our community is inclusive, who’s missing and how we might do things better. I will look at how communities function in other parts of the world, as well as in our forests and beaches. I will look at my own experience of living in community and how my perspective has shifted. I will be up front about my own struggles around community
and my efforts to engage with those who hold a different view of things. In writing about community, I will not be seeking perfection but rather connection and the building of bridges. Our island community is complex: in many ways it is caring and nurturing, and in other ways divided, stuck, defending positions. I want to write fairly and non-judgmentally about a community I love very much, a community that some people are disparaging, and others are leaving. So I’ll write about those who are staying and why they have made that decision. I’ll look at what makes vibrant community, what’s working on Bowen and what’s missing. We are made for these times, a wise woman once said, and so we carry on. Best way we know how. As a fulltime, longtime artist I know that creativity comes out of just the right amount of tension, and conflict can be an opportunity for real conversation and making things better. We live here because community is important to us – with all its warts and wrinkles. My mission, if that is the correct word, is to play a part in creating the better future we all want for Bowen. I will attempt to write inclusively about the island and that means the people, the plants, the land, the waters, the animals of Bowen Island. And anything else that stirs the cauldron of community. I will not shy away from controversy; nor will I knowingly instigate it. I will write, thoughtfully, words that I hope will be consistently honest and of deep benefit to the community. I see community as a cauldron. What are we cooking up these days? I welcome this opportunity and I invite you to join me. Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover. I will do my best.
A perfect day on Bowen Island Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Bowen Island Golf Club for a perfect day of golf. Five of us, who are all avid and experienced golfers, had a fantastic day at Bowen. The course was challenging, well groomed, scenic and beautifully laid out.
We thoroughly enjoyed our one-day tournament on the island and all of us will definitely be returning especially since it is only a short and relaxing ferry ride from the city. Chris Barton
Mid-life refit: A chance to work towards something better? Dear Editor, So the bad news is in – we are getting the Bowen Queen for 6 months starting January 15th 2015. BC Ferries announced it at the BIMTAC public meeting held on Tuesday evening. The BC Ferries team headed by Corinne Storey owned up to the fact that they have seriously dropped the ball but seem very willing to consider all suggested ideas to help mitigate the commuter hell that is potentially looming 6 months from now. I think this is a great opportunity for the Bowen Island community to have a strong and influential voice at being able to suggest new ideas to help mitigate what will be a very frustrating time for Bowen Islanders. I think BC Ferries is willing to listen to any valid idea that is going to assist island residents in their daily travels off and on the island during this time. They are currently searching for ideas on how to assist people to travel on as foot passengers during the refit time to try and decrease the inevitable morning and evening overloads caused by the smaller ferry and floated ideas such as more free day parking in the cove, discounted parking in the HSB, foot passenger ferry service to Vancouver, bus service from the island, additional sailings, guaranteed loading for carpooling. I would love to add a few more of my own: guaranteed translink bus connection in HSB, buy on Bowen incentives, incentives for using Stong’s delivery service and other food delivery services, further funding to Bowen Lift, incentives to
use Car 2 Go, discounts if you are in a smart car and no charge for bikes/motorbikes. I am sure that the island has many more viable ideas that would reflect our different travel needs/destinations when we travel to the other side. I think that we all realize that BC Ferries is facing some challenging times ahead and what this might mean for our Island Community in the long term. There is no doubt that the 6 months of refit is going to be a huge headache for us all but there is two potential silver linings. One is that we might be able to try out some new initiatives that just might improve all of our ferry travelling lives as well as improve our travelling options and not just during the refit but into the future. The second is that they are planning on attaching two gallery decks to the Queen of Capilano during the refit to increase the car capacity by 12 cars. So this is a call for great ideas and I am sure Corinne Storey head of BC customer service would be glad to receive them as well as BIMTAC. Bowen Islanders for Ferry Fairness would really like to hear your contributions and comments in order to compile then to present to BC Ferries and get back to you with their responses. Please send to biffonbowen2014@gmail.com or post on our Facebook page: BIFF: Bowen Islanders for Ferry Fairness. Melanie Mason Bowen Islanders for Ferry Fairness (BIFF)
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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOR THE WOODFIBRE LNG PROJECT J UN E 16 – J ULY 4, 2014 The Woodfibre LNG Project is a proposed small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and export facility, located approximately seven kilometres southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. You are invited to participate in the second round of Woodfibre LNG-led consultation, which is in addition to regulator-led public comment periods that will be part of the environmental assessment for the Project.
You can learn more at woodfibrelng.ca and provide feedback by: •
Reading the consultation discussion guide and completing the feedback form (available June 16)
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Attending a small group meeting or open house (see schedule below)
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Providing a written submission: •
Email: info@woodfibrelng.ca
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PO Box 280, Squamish, B.C. V8B 0A3
Get up close and personal with sea stars and other creatures that live in the depths of Howe Sound at this Saturday’s Nature Dive. Sophie Bragg, photo
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Bulletin Board The Gallery @ Artisan Square Presents Informed by Nature Featuring the work of Kathleen Ainscough & Jennifer Love 27 May – 22 June
Small Group Meeting Schedule If you would like to attend a small group meeting, please email info@woodfibrelng.ca or call 1-888-801-7929 with your name, contact information and the date, time and location of the meeting you would like to attend.
DATE
TIME
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Squamish
Monday, June 16
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Executive Suites Hotel & Resort 40900 Tantalus Road
Whistler
Tuesday, June 17
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Delta Whistler Village Suites 4308 Main Street
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Furry Creek Golf and Country Club 150 Country Club Road
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Executive Suites Hotel & Resort 40900 Tantalus Road
Furry Creek
Squamish
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18
Summer Hours
Open Later on the weekends for the summer
1351 Adams Road
As space is limited for small group meetings, please RSVP. COMMUNITY
The Bowen Butcher Shop on Alderwood Farm
COMMUNITY Squamish
Squamish*
DATE Monday, June 16
Wednesday, June 18
Dr. Dana Barton
Naturopathic Physician 596 B. Artisan Square
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Executive Suites Hotel & Resort 40900 Tantalus Road
*The BC EAO will be present at this open house as part of the public comment period regarding Woodfibre LNG’s Valued Component Selection Document. For more information, please visit www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
Woodfibre LNG will provide a Project update and will seek feedback regarding proposed mitigation measures for Project-related effects. Input received will be considered by the project team, along with technical and socio-economic considerations, in Project planning and in preparing the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.
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Lissy ALLAn I am so thankful to have grown up on Bowen, where I’ve been able to run around barefoot and play in the forest from a very young age. Thanks to mom, dad, em, dan and friends for all your support! I would also like to thank all the teachers and coaches who have made various dance, gymnastics, singing, guitar and piano performances happen over the years. My childhood would not have been the same without them. I will be attending the University of Victoria in the fall to study social sciences, and can’t wait to see what University life will bring. Thanks to the Bowen crew, I couldn’t have asked for a greater group of friends to have grown up with. Those 7:30 am ferry rides have bonded us for life, and we’ll always be reppin the 947 together. Congrats you guys, we made it! Go out there and be as amazing as I know you all can be.
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MAiA BLoMBerg There is no other sense of pride quite like that of a Bowen kid. Despite being known as a “savage” or a “mermaid” by her fellow West Vancouverite students, Maia is proud to say that she will always return to the island to spend every summer hiking, kayaking and adventuring with her core group of Boweners. In the following years, Maia will attend UBC Vancouver to further her studies in human biology. She hopes to one day attend medical school, allowing her to finally open her very own clinic with her close friend Ethan Harrison. She would like to thank her mother, father, sister and brother for dealing with her pre-exam mental breakdowns, and guarantees she will one day prove that sharks do in fact live in trees.
CALLie BroughAM
Growing up on Bowen island has been a fun experience from playing house at tiggy winkles to being nervous kindergarten going to the big school. To grade 1 & 2 where we sung songs about cleaning up after centers in mrs smiths class.When in grade 3 build a bears were band from the class room and we were not impressed.To grade 5 when I met new friends and we made up kangaroo and gorilla. And in Grade six where we went to outdoor school and made up songs about deodorant and adventured in the caves.To grade seven when we had to sit in boy girl circles on the floor and do math...And how we all learned the solider boy dance.Then high school came and we had to wake up early and take the ferry every morning. And How we had a Bowen kids table in the caff on the first day of grade 8.And now me and my friends go for runs in the beautiful trails on the island. And kayak/paddle board in Bowen bay with those amazing sunsets. Sing at the rope swing at the lake. hanging out in the barn and you can’t forget those Bowen ragers. Bowen island is an amazing place to grow up and I’m so glad I have made so many close friends for life. As this chapter of my life ends I am sad but also excited to see what the future holds for me.
Bowen represent!
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Bowen was well represented in Vancouver last weekend. The Steamship Day’s crew turned a lot of heads at the West Vancouver Community Day’s parade in Ambleside cruising around in Eddy Weismiller’s 1957 Pink Cadillac. Several spectators gave the thumbs up when they saw Bowen Island’s entry and could be overheard adding July 11-13th to their summer schedule. Meanwhile Team Bowen via Maria Sternberg and Pernile Nielson made the rounds at the Burrard Yacht Club Classic Boat & Car Show where our own Wolfgang and Heda Duntz won best boat with The Wanderer. Maria reported back that several of the classic cars were looking forward to SSD and that someone even congratulated her on the display that BI had in the parade with the Pink Caddy! They must think we’re everywhere!
Congratulations to all 2014 Grads Mayor Adelaar, Council and Staff
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Selena had a great time in high school and would like to thank her amazing family, friends, and teachers for all their support over the years. She’s excited to study Social Sciences at Western University this fall, and plans to become an elementary school teacher.
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Coby is ecstatic about finishing high school! Highlights include playing football, gymnastics, and a rugby tour to Australia. With a keen interest in philosophy and the sciences, there is more school in Coby’s future.We wish him all the best!
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Zoë EssEiva
NicolE GibsoN
PEtEr GoumENiouk
JosiE HuskissoN
mimi JoNEs
Zoë Esseiva is celebrating the end of
Bowen thanks so much for being the
The last 13 years at BICS and
After 9 years of commuting to school
high school by jumping for joy out of
bomb. Special shout out to Tirnanog,
WVSS have been unforgettable. It
and 18 years of living on Bowen, I’m
an airplane. She’ll spend summer on
Lynn Williams and IPS master works
feels like just yesterday we were
finally done my academic career as
staff at Camp BB in Alberta as both
for encouraging all three of my
Peter Goumeniouk, after facing subtle, but nonetheless considerable familial pressure to continue the legacy at Queen’s, where his parents and sister Natasha have attended, is proud to announce that he will instead be going to the University of Western Ontario. Peter is ecstatic to be attending the Ivey School of Business, where he has received a scholarship to do a dual degree in business administration and engineering. He would love to thank all his teachers along the way, from BICS, PJ and Sentinel, for providing such an inspirational, formative learning experience. Peter wishes to thank many aspects of the Bowen community including, again, his teachers, numerous soccer coaches over the past 14 years, friends and school buddies for bus/ferry rides and carpools to soccer and baseball, and above all–his parents and sister. Peter thanks his sister, Natasha, for tips on what comes sooner and his parents, Lise and Dooley, for what comes later. Peter does not have one single fondest memory of Bowen because each and every one of his days spent there has proved inexplicably influential in him becoming the person he is now
playing blocks in Mrs. Johnston’s
a Bowen student. Bowen Island has
kindergarten class. Bowen has been
been a great place to grow up and a
a great place to grow up and make
fantastic way to make friends I plan
friendships that I hope to keep for
to have for a life time. I have loved
a long time. Next year I plan on
everything about living on Bowen,
attending the University of Calgary,
well except maybe missing the ferry
which will be quite a change from
here and there. I will miss all my
our little Bowen Island. I would like
Bowen Buds next year while I am
to thank my friends and family for all
attending Queen’s University! Good
their support and always being there
luck Bowen Grads hope to catch a
for me. Congrats to all the Bowen
few ferry rides with you in the future,
grads, I’m sure gonna miss you all
see you on the rock!
counsellor and altitude specialist. In
passions. Super excited to move to
the fall, she’ll be entering the Faculty
Toronto next year to pursue fashion
of Health Sciences at the University
and music!
of Alberta to study Neuroscience. Her dream is to support women’s health by researching the mind body connection.
Don’t forget to hit the shoreline to cheer on the paddler’s making their way around Bowen this Sunday in the 14th Annual Round Bowen Race.
next year!
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Riley King Riley is excited to move off of Bowen and see what opportunities await him. He thanks his parents for driving him to the ferry at the last minute.
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As a new chapter begins, I am grateful for the community, friendships and opportunities Bowen Island has granted me. To the Jewish Community: you have been there with me since the beginning and I will always be appreciative of your support and wisdom. To the Boweners: I can’t believe we are here, and I thank all of you for bringing such awesomeness and laughter into my life. Thank you to all of my BICS, dance, and piano teachers and anyone else who has helped me along the way; without you, I know I would not be attending UBC this coming fall. Finally, thank you to my parents: I will never be able to thank you enough for your unwavering support and guidance these past seventeen years. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me. Grad class of 2014, we made it!
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ChRiStian PeRRoni
From Tiggy Winkles Pre-school to Bowen Island Community School to West Van Secondary: it has been quite a ride. Congratulations Annie MacIntosh on a stellar school career! Off you sail to your Sciences program at the University of Victoria and into the next exciting stage of life… We are so proud of you!
Christian Perroni graduated from Sentinel Secondary School this year and is off to UBC O in September. He would like to thank all his great teachers on Bowen that he had over the years while attending Tiggy-Winkles Pre School, Bowen Island Montessori Elementary School, BICS and Island Pacific School as well as his friends and family.
MeliSSa RooCRoft After 18 years on Bowen Island I couldn’t imagine growing up anywhere else. It has shaped who I am and I am so lucky to be apart of this community. Although travelling to West Vancouver at an unnecessary hour almost everyday of the week was rough, it was worth it. I would like to thank my friends and family, the kids I have grown up with and the people throughout the community that have supported me. I am looking forward to pursuing visual arts at the University of Victoria and I wish all my fellow Bowen grads a great big congrats!
Don’t forget to register for summer day camps! LEFT: Mini Clubbers- painting the town red at Summer Day Camps. Shelley Shannon, photo
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Bowen Magic” June 14th&15th
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School’s Out for Summer! That means bbq’s , beach days, picnics, and days and days of unplanned, unscheduled kid-time. And parents everywhere dreading those two words that somehow manage to require us to summon superhero efforts to avoid: “I’m Bored.” Well fear not parents because Bowen Island Community Recreation Mini Club (ages 5-7yrs) and Club Bowen (ages 8-11yrs) have got you covered this Summer from July 2 to August 21 with super fun daycamps that are guaranteed to keep boredom at bay. Register for a full theme-based week or individual days and let our experienced staff guide your children on a summer journey not soon forgotten. Mini Clubbers try their hand at chocolate making, tye die, fort building, and magic. They are launched back in time to a world of knights and jesters, Greek gods, and vikings. And then, they hip hop,
draw, walk like an egyptian, get sporty, and finish it all off with a great display of talent. Whew! No boredom here. Club Bowen ventures off island three days per week and visits the sights, sounds, and culture that Vancouver has to offer. They’ll be splashing down Waterslides, Biking the Seawall, Shooting some lazers, and Kayaking. There’s an Amazing Race around Bowen, OWL Rehab, Harmony Arts Festival, and some cool kids museums. Top that off with paper maché, English Bay ice cream, some beach time and you have yourself one happy camper. Registration is ongoing but don’t wait too long as these camps fill up fast. Daily plans are available at the Rec office. We are also offering specialty camps: tennis, biking, soccer, basketball, lego, preschool sport and art. Plan your kids’ summer fun and avoid the Boredom Blues. More info at www.bowencommunityrecreation.com or call us at 604-947-2216.
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Ben Shapland Ben is happy to be swinging into his next phase of life...where he will undoubtedly continue to embrace the moment! Sending you off with buckets of love Sweetie, Keith, Shannon, Matilda and all our Bentley and Shapland folk.
Caelan ThomSon I am finally wrapping up my days of free education and ferry travel with the rest of the WVSS Class of 2014. I’m excited to move on, even though my long-term aspirations are still undecided. For the near future, I plan to work, travel, and figure out what goals to pursue next. I’d like to thank my family, friends, and many devoted teachers for believing in me.
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JaCk WelSh
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After participating in a bunch of different sports including football, rugby and basketball, Robbie settled on baseball and is excited to be attending Lewis–Clark State College in Idaho, USA (second place - 2014 NAIA National Baseball Championship) on a baseball scholarship in the fall. He has great memories of playing Little League with some of his fellow graduates and picking up cans for recycling from the men’s fast pitch league dugout to bring to the store and buy candy before his Saturday morning games. He also has great memories playing, swimming and sailing at Tunstall Bay Beach. One of his best high school experiences was the Global Education trip to Nicaragua. He would like to thank all the parents, coaches, neighbours, friends and teachers that helped him become the man he is today.
My schooling started on Bowen Island at the Bowen Island Pre-school, continued from K-7 at BICS, and has wrapped up with my graduation from West Van Secondary. I want to thank everyone from Bowen who has played a role in getting me to the finish: teachers, friends, coaches, the crew at the Golf Course and, most importantly, my parents and two brothers. Couldn’t have done it without you. I plan to pursue my football career and attend University in the fall.
I look back on my five years at West Vancouver Secondary School with joy. Hard work, good friends, and a multitude of wonderful experiences have left me ready for the next step. In September I will be attending UBC Okanagan with a specific focus on Psychology. I wish to thank my family, all my teachers from the Bowen Island Preschool to the present time, and a handful of people who know exactly who they are. I wish all my peers the best of luck and a happy, shining future.
Building a future for yourselves.... The USSC Marina salutes the Graduation Crew of 2014 with a special AHOY! We congratulate three of our own crew, Alex Whiteside, Canaan Purcell and Josie Huskisson. Best wishes as you go forward. We will be watching from the shore as you set sail into your future.
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Alex Whiteside Alex enjoyed the flexibility of her high school program at ACCESS. She plans to work for a year before studying and working in the field of Travel and Tourism. Alex would like to thank her employers at the USSC Marina for participating in her work experience program. Also. she is especially grateful for the unwavering support of two Karens..... Karen MacDonald at ACCESS, and Kren Hughes, her mom. Good luck,Alex!
Justin MichAel WOOd Justin is very excited and happy to be finishing high school, he plans to take the following year off from hitting the books and enjoy some well deserved time off. Justin will continue to work in the coming year to save money for future travels and tuition expenses. Justin’s future plans include studying a trade at BCIT. Justin is looking forward to spending this summer on Bowen where he was born and raised. And will always call home. We wish him a world of happiness and a wonderful bright future.
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I am a graduate of BICS, Pauline Johnson, Sentinel Secondary and, more recently, the joint UNBC / UBC program in environmental engineering. I now work as a hydrogeologist with an engineering consulting company, dividing my time between the North Vancouver office and field work in Mexico. Many thanks to my family and friends for their support over the years. And thanks to the dedicated volunteers at Knick Knack Nook for their financial support through their environmental bursary awards. My final thank you goes to my friend, neighbour and mentor, Rina Freed.
Emily just graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Political Science and Cultural Anthropology. She plans to take some time off to work before pursuing graduate school in Development and Social Justice Studies. Big ol’ thanks to her fabulous family, friends, and the wider Bowen community for making the island such a beautifully supportive, creative, and spirited place to grow up. Congrats, grads!
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I recently graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan in the Visual Arts program. My primary focus isphotography and digital media, and much of my work incorporates the human body’s connection to the landscape.These past four years have held countless and incredible experiences for my education as well as life in general. I have been taught by many wonderful and talented professors who have pushed me to challenge myself more and more with every year, and I have connected with many amazing people who continue to inspire me every day. I plan to further my education in the direction of Art Therapy after traveling this year. With many thanks to my family and friends who have provided massive amounts of love and support through this journey, I am proud to be receiving my Bachelors Degree. What a beautiful chapter of my life!
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Scholarship Opportunity First Credit Union is currently accepting applications for their annual scholarship program on Bowen Island. In the seven years since the Bowen Island branch opened its doors, assets have grown to over 32 million dollars. Based on these assets, the Bowen branch will proudly award two scholarships of $1000 to two local students. For the first time ever we are awarding 1 scholarship for returning and/or adult students. As the assets of the branch grow, so does the amount of the annual scholarships. Graduating grade 12 students and others can apply for these scholarships by submitting a letter outlining their academic pursuit, and how they could benefit from the contribution. Letters can be dropped off at the Bowen branch at 475 Bowen Island Trunk Road. The deadline for submission is July 31, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Manning, branch manager at 604-947-2022.
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Public discussess “live-aboard” issue at Council of the Whole meeting from PAGE 1 Lifetime Bowen resident Adam Taylor told council that living close to the Bay he has experienced similar grievances as Irelan (people stealing firewood off his property, for example) but he would like to see clean-up and remediation efforts for the bay and its shores move forward, and the controversial issue of live-aboards be dealt with as a separate issue. “We’ve done three clean-ups of those waters with a group of underwater divers over three years, and we’ve pulled up just over 3,000 lbs of garbage” said Taylor. He added that it is estimated that half of that garbage was likely dropped into the water deliberately. “The worst example was a single live aboard over by John Hurlburt’s place, he was there for a year or 18 months and after he vacated, there was an area about twice the size of this room that had two marine deep cycle batteries, four car batteries, two generators, an entire boat kitchen… and assorted personal stuff.” Taylor said that this incident does not reflect the behaviour of all live-aboards, but that there could be no guarantee this kind of thing would not happen again as long as people are living in the Bay and with no enforcement. Taylor had earlier compared the Bay to a park, saying that what is tolerated on the water would never be tolerated on land. He brought this analogy forward a second time. “One thing that Metro Parks does is they don’t allow residential use in the parks – but they do have caretakers, so it is a slight way to move around that.” Jim Wright, a 56-year seasonal resident of Bowen with eight family properties on the north shore of Mannion Bay, stood up to express his appreciation to Bruce Russell and council for their work on the Bay. “As Bruce Russell was pointing out, this is an extremely complex situation. But in this management strategy, you have managed to get your minds around this and reduce it to this simple, clear management strategy.” Wright stated his belief that the coliform situation in the Bay needs to be addressed. “This is a disgusting situation that has gone on for way too
long,” said Wright. “Also I do agree with recommendation number four [of the Mannion Bay Management Strategy] which is the social planning option. We don’t want to be having people without shelter, and in the big picture, I hope that this municipality always gives thought to the least advantaged members of the community because that is really going to determine what kind of community we have… but that doesn’t mean being soft, because we do have to ensure that this live-aboard problem gets resolved.” Damien Bryan told council he’s had a boat for all of the seven years he’s lived on Bowen, and that there probably hasn’t been a week in that time when he has not sailed into the Bay either in the early morning hours or late evening. He said he hoped a way to maintain Mannion Bay could be found, without spending lots of money, and that he hoped a way could be found to accommodate the people living on boats in the Bay. “I look at the live-aboard situation and, here on Bowen we are 3,500 people sitting on the doorstep of two million, and we have four people living on the Bay. I like to think we live in a community that understands not everyone can afford million-dollar real estate. And I would rather have them living here, spending what money they do have in our community, than in an SRO in the Downtown Eastside…” said Bryan. “I wonder if we’ve looked at how we could incorporate people who live aboard to take ownership of the Bay. I have personally dragged up off the beach, and I have asked live-aboards to get on my boat and help me drag boats off the beach. And I can promise you, that if there is no one living on the bay you will get boats dragging up on the beach, whether they are worth two-thousand dollars or two-million dollars. Because the unexpected happens with the ocean.” Bryan concluded his talk with a question. “If we get rid of the live-aboards and do testing and find that the Coliform levels are still high, and the environmental assessment says its really been leaching from the old septic tanks around Mannion Bay, then what do we do?” Following Bryan’s statements, Council moved quickly through its votes on the five steps of the Mannion Bay plan, and assured the public that this meeting was just the beginning of the public input into what will be a long process.
Looking forward to the 14th annual Round Bowen race BOWEN ISLAND SEA KAYAK SUBMISSION
The 34km Round Bowen Challenge is our coast’s longest open water kayak race and is open to stand-up paddle boards, multiple categories of kayaks and outrigger canoes. The fastest time recorded was just last year at slightly under 2 1/2 hours. Amazingly, someone paddled around the island
lying flat on a paddleboard and using his hands only, in around 4.5 hours. Regardless of technique, style, mode of propulsion or placing in the race, all participants get to enjoy a feast of salmon bbq back at Snug Cove provided by Dan Parkin of the Lodge at the Old Dorm and his host of volunteers from the Bowen Historical Society. Come out and participate, or at least cheer on all the paddlers participating this year!
Emergency prep for your pet AMANDA OCKELOEN SUBMISSION
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night..... something is horribly wrong. Whether it’s an earthquake, a flood, or a firefighter pounding on your door to tell you to evacuate immediately because of an out of control blaze you have to react instantly! You quickly grab your backpack that contains clothes, water, food, cash, a radio/flashlight and head for the door. You manage to round up your beloved dog and cat, but as you rush out to safety you realize you’ve neglected to pack any emergency supplies for your furry friends. The problem is, you don’t have time to gather up everything you need if you have to get out of your home right away. We know how important it is to have a plan, and be prepared for any emergency. People love their pets but often it doesn’t sink in that an emergency can happen any time. Having all your pets’ necessities in one place is key - such as a small backpack for each pet, or organizing everything in a box or sealed container. Sadly, disasters do happen , and being well-prepared can make all the difference in how well your family , including your four-legged friends , get through the crisis. EMERGENCY CHECKLIST FOR PETS: -food and water (seven day supply) -identification tag and collar -sturdy crate and or carrier -pet first aid kit -blanket and plastic bags -leash, harness -food and water bowls, collapsable if available -litter box and litter for cats -manual can opener -recent photos of your pet -copy of your pets vaccine history -any special medications and instructions -emergency phone numbers and addresses of vet clinic , boarding kennels etc. PLEASE JOIN US FOR MORE INFORMATION AT THE FIREHALL OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY JUNE 14th FROM 11 - 3 at the new firehall. Look for the ESS (Emergency Social Services) table, with guests from TOTAL PREPARE to replenish or begin your emergency kits. for more info google www.totalprepare.ca
Queen of Capilano will be replaced by the Bowen Queen during mid-life re-fit ADAM HOLBROOK SUBMISSION
The Bowen Island Municipality Transportation Advisory Committee (BIMTAC) met with senior officials of BC Ferries (BCF), led by their VP Customer Relations, Corrine Storey, Tuesday, June 10th at the Municipal Hall, at its semi-annual meeting with BCF. There were several issues which came to a head and which will severely impact the island well into 2015. Chief among these is that BCF has reneged on its promised to provide us with equivalent car capacity while the Queen of Capilano (85 car capacity), is out of service in 2015 for her midlife upgrade (MLU). She will be replaced by the Bowen Queen with a 70 car capacity, a vehicle capacity reduction of approximately 20%. While BCF haS stated this refit will take only four months (starting January 5th, 2015) Bowen Island must prepare for serious compromises during this period and possibly longer. By way of possibly mitigating the effects, BCF has agreed to carry out a number of changes to their service during this period which could include an extra sailing during the lunch hour, passenger-only service, scheduled barge service for commercial vehicles, free parking at the Horseshoe Bay terminal (HSB), and bus service to downtown Vancouver. BIMTAC will be meeting with BCF to discuss these changes. The root cause of this change is, according to BCF, they do not have enough spare ferry capacity, now that the Denman cable ferry project has been placed in limbo by legal action. BCF also maintains it does not have sufficient spare crew and
crew training capacity to cross-train crews from other vessels such as the Island Sky. BCF will be writing to BIMTAC outlining the improvements that will be made to the Queen of Capilano during the MLU. This will include loading directly into the passenger lounge, and new to BIMTAC, an increase in car carrying capacity from 85 to approximately 97 by adding upper galleries to the car deck. These galleries will have fixed ramps so the schedule should not be affected by vehicle loading and unloading. A BIMTAC subcommittee will work closely with BCF to track all of the upgrades that reflect on passenger service. The question of assigning the Island Sky to Bowen on a permanent basis was discussed, but BCF made it clear this is not an option (although it does appear the Southern Gulf Islands route may get the Island Sky as a replacement vessel when the Queen of Cumberland follows the Cap into her MLU, although no clear explanation was given. BIMTAC and BCF did agree to set up a joint working group with the Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee (SSGFAC) to discuss HSB scheduling and capital improvement plans. The Southern Sunshine Coast community and Bowen have many common interests. The HSB terminal manager was present and agreed there are minor irritants that could be worked out collectively. At the same time BCF is developing a long term plan for capital improvements at HSB and both BIMTAC and the SSCFAC believe, as frequent users of HSB, our opinions should carry some weight, as opposed to the transient users who go on through to Nanaimo. In the meantime, this summer we will be getting some support from BCF regarding ferry marshalling and flaggers on
Bowen during anticipated overload periods. Bowen is one of the few BCF terminals where there is absolutely no BCFowned ferry marshalling area. BCF will also be supplying new car tags to Bowen car drivers (who use an Experience card) to assist BCF traffic marshallers at HSB. BCF has also agreed to facilitate Bowen Arts Council “tourism ambassadors” from the Visitor Centre who can give information to tourists on the vessel (similar to the Langdale run), notices to remind visitors that Bowen fares are “round trip” fares and to provide extra notice board space for transportation –related notices – service bulletins, schedule changes and bus timetables. On the issue of homeporting the Queen of Capilano on Bowen BCF has a number of operational objections. BIMTAC made it clear that homeporting – having the Cap overnight on Bowen instead of at HSB - would provide significant economic (and social) benefits to the island and that indeed, Bowen is one of the few minor routes where the vessel is not homeported. Again, as with the MLU replacement vessel issue, BCF operational problems appear to trump any long term gains to Bowen. BIMTAC will be seeking support from our MLA in pursuing this, we believe the government of BC should be promoting economic and social growth on Bowen (and on island communities in general), not throttling it through service reductions and narrow interpretations of operational constraints. Following this week’s meeting, members of BIMTAC were left with the collective view that, as before, Bowen Island is low on BCF’s priorities and BCF feels it can safely ignore its customers here.
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Fabulous Finds on Bowen Village Square → Silent auction from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Prestigious books and art pieces) → A percentage of all sales go to CAWES → Donations gladly accepted
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Dorthy Louise Davies 1919- 2014 In Loving memory of our mother Dorthy Louise Davies who is now in the arms of our Lord . Our family would like to thank our Bowen Island community for all the love that has been given to our mom and & the entire Davies family.
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MARY LETSON
Youth Centre drop-in 6pm - 9pm
FRIDAY JUNE 13
Youth Centre drop-in 6pm - 9pm
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SUNDAY JUNE 15
Annual Phoenix Baby Shoot & Family Place Father’s Day Picnic 10am - 12pm at the Crippen Park Picnic Area 10am - photo for Bowen Babies born in 2013 For the picnic, bring food and of course don’t forget Dad.
Dinner at the Legion 5pm open, 6:30pm dinner
SATURDAY JUNE 14
Firehall Open House Meet volunteers and check-out fire trucks 11am - 3pm at the new sattelite firehall 1421 Adams Road Bowen Nature Dive 11am to 1pm on the beach below Mt. Gardner Dock (End of Mt Gardner Road)
See you at Aaron’s run
Round’ Bowen Kayak Race Start time 9:30 for SUPs and sea kayaks, 10:30 for surf skis and racing kayaks at Norma’s Dock Awards at 1:30 at the Bowen Island Marina
Aaron’s Run and Walk is tomorrow! (Saturday, June 14) On line registration ends today, but you can register at the start lines tomorrow morning for a higher fee. So register today, save a few dollars and feel really ready for a great event tomorrow. Registration and event
details at aaronsrun.com. Drivers, please take extra care on the roads tomorrow morning from 9 to 10am as Aaron’s Run participants make their way across the island from Bluewater to the Bowfest Field. Want to take part but don’t want to run or walk the route? Come and cheer us on! See you there!
Rob Wall’s “Bowen Magic” at Evergreen Hall
MONDAY JUNE 16
S.K.Y. (Seniors Keeping Young) All regular programming on hold until September
Aaron’s Run 9am - 10km start Windjammer and Spyglass Rd. 9:15 - 8km start Aaron’s Field 9:15 - 5km start next to Dog Ranch, Adams Rd. 9:30 - 2km start at Firehall All distances finish at Bowfest Field.
Caring Circle walking group 10a.m. contact the Caring Circle at 604 - 947-9100 or info@caringcircle.ca
Tourism Bowen Island Pancake Breakfast 7:30am - 10:30am on Doc’s Patio Pancakes by donation. All proceeds go toward tourism programs and events on Bowen. Bowen Island Yacht Club Round Bowen Race Race starts at 10am and boats head around the island depending on the wind and tide Registration still open, $50 for members of Bowen Island Yacht Club and $60 for non-members Taste of Bowen, presented by the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 10:30am to 2:30pm and will feature a taste of Bowen Island businesses in Snug Cove, Village Square, and Artisan Square.
TUESDAY JUNE 17
AA Meeting Collins Hall 7:15pm
THURSDAY JUNE 19
Duplicate Bridge at the hall at Bowen Court. For more info call Irene Wanless 947-2955
MERIBETH DEEN
Youth Centre drop-in 6pm - 9pm
Over the past 7 years, local artist Rob Wall has developed his unique style for realism based on the incredible beauty of Bowen and his experience of living and raising his family here for 24 years. The show consists of current acrylic on canvas originals and a variety of old favorites reproduced on canvas. There will be a free
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B.I.G. Hike up Mount Gardner, all proceeds go towards the Bowen Island Community Foundation
draw on Sunday at 5pm for a 24”x18” canvas print of his painting “Bowen Magic” along with free beverages and nibblies. Drop by and meet the artist and take in the beautiful ambiance of Evergreen Hall just a quick stroll across the causeway from Snug Cove at 464 Melmore in Deep Bay. Two days only from noon-5pm, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th. See you there.
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