FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 2014 VOL. 41, NO. 48
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Remembering Jack
Islanders gathered at the Legion last week to pay tribute to the late Mayor
The 10-year Transportation Plan The municipality responds
Affordable housing, for fairies A highlight of the coming craft fair at Collins Hall
Car accident leaves 829 islanders in the dark for nearly 12 hours MERIBETH DEEN
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The scene of the accident that killed power on the west side of Bowen Island on Saturday. The only reported injury caused in the accident was a broken finger. Ian Thompson, photo
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t was shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday December 6 when Sigurd Sabathil lost power at his home on Grafton Road. Sabathil called BC Hydro right away, and learned that he was not the first to report a power outage. He says he expected the power to be out for two, maybe three hours, but like the many other Bowen Islanders who live on the South Side, was surprised that it lasted until nearly 10 p.m. The outage was caused by a driver who apparently swerved off Grafton Road in order to avoid a deer, and ended up hitting a hydro pole head-on. Fire chief Ian Thompson arrived on the scene at roughly 10:45 a.m. “The truck broke the hydro pole. It was still standing but barely,” says Thompson. “It was leaning really far over and I was concerned that if a big gust of wind came, it would collapse completely. So I babysat it until 3 p.m. when the hydro workers showed up.” The workers from BC Hydro left another job site on the mainland to fix the problem on Bowen, but missed the 12 p.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove. Upon arrival at the scene of the nearly broken pole, says BC Hydro spokesperson Mora Scott, they realized they’d need more equipment in order to fix it. “They called in a vacuum truck, a heavy boom truck and traffic control right away,” says Scott. “But none of these were able to make it on to Bowen until 5 p.m. Typically, though, fixing a hydro pole can take between six and eight hours.” Scott confirmed that 820 Bowen Islanders were affected by this power
outage, all on the South side of Bowen. The planned jazz concert at the Tunstall Bay clubhouse had to be cancelled, and many islanders living on that side of the island reported doing a lot of reading on that day. Sigurd Sabathil says that without a generator he feels that he is not particularly well prepared for such a long power outage, but he and his wife were comfortable reading by candle light and warmed by his home’s woodstove. By dinner time however, the couple made the journey down to the Cove to enjoy a meal at the pub. The decision to head down to the pub seemed to be a popular one among the islanders who did not have electricity for the day. The pub, alongside the other restaurants in the Cove, enjoyed a full house. Pub owner, Glenn Cormier says that for him, the night was a blur. “I was stuck in the kitchen and we were cooking consistently for three and a half hours,” he says. “My staff on the floor said that people were waiting a long time to get a seat, but they were mostly in good spirits. We’ve been fortunate to have had a fairly steady fall but this was really something else.” Sabathil says that while the power outage lasted far longer than he had originally predicted, he was impressed by the response that he, personally got from BC Hydro. “I have lived on Bowen for a very long time,” he says. “And the frequency of these incidents has been reduced dramatically. Also, BC Hydro called me again the next morning just to make sure my power was back on.”
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Council responds to the “Ten Cape on Bowen Year Transportation Plan” lands up for sale MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
In early October, the provincial Ministry of Transportation launched a survey in order to collect input from British Columbians about their priorities in the development of transportation infrastructure in the coming decade. The creation of such a plan, according to the consultation document on the project (called BC On the Move) is to focus on the movement of people and goods within the province, growing the economy, and also connecting and strengthening communities. Under what the Bowen Island Municipal Transportation Advisory Committee (BIMTAC) chair Adam Holbrook calls a rather tight timeline, council has decided to send a letter of response based on a committee report on the subject. The BIMTAC report states three main observations about the consultation document on the 10-year transportation plan. Firstly, the 10-year transportatin plan talks about growth in the province, but does not state where that growth will occur. Secondly, the plan fails to address the issue of integration between modes of transportation; and thirdly, the plan makes no mention of passenger ferries that might make coastal communities more accessible. According to the BC on the Move consultation document, investment in transportation infrastructure is key to maintaining the province’s economy and quality of life. Transportation, according to the document, generates employment and underpins job creation. Holbrook says this discussion about growth is meaningless in the context of a plan, unless where they state where the growth is going to occur. “If the growth is going to occur in Vancouver, then I suppose we can expect investments in light rail and public transit. If that growth will occur in the interior, then I suppose the investments will go into highways,” says Holbrook. “Can we suppose that, because
there is nothing said about ferries they are predicting zero or negative growth in coastal communities? We need to know what their operating assumptions are.” The consultation document contains numerous proposals about improving specific modes of transportation, but the response by BIMTAC criticizes its failure to discuss the creation of a “seamless” transportation system: The connection between YVR and downtown Vancouver is now seamless, thanks to the Canada line. But the BC public transit system in general, is not seamless. Holbrook says there is no reason why the connections between the ferry and the 257 express bus to downtown Vancouver can’t be as good as the connection between YVR and downtown Vancouver.
Why can’t TransLink and BC Ferries work together? Because they’ve never been asked to.
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The Eastern half of the lands owned by the Cape on Bowen are on the market for an unknown price. A brochure released by David Ho advertises this “exclusive offering” of “over 350 acres of development land subdivided into 35 fully serviced residential lots.” A letter by David Ho also states that the property has the potential to be rezoned into a mixed-use development project named “The Village on Bowen.” The letter states that :
The proposed development would include a community center, seniors center & housing, village commercial, tourist accommodations, as well as residential options including apartments, town-homes, and cluster-homes.” Mayor Murray Skeels says that he was surprised to learn about the sale. “Possibly there was some communication from the previous Council that prompted this statement,” says Skeels. “While anything is possible I certainly wouldn’t want to indicate to a potential buyer that there is any appetite for a project of this nature at this time or in the foreseeable future.”
“These are both provincially regulated and controlled pieces of infrastructure,” says Holbrook. “Why can’t TransLink and BC Ferries work together? Because they’ve never been asked to.” The simple integration of ferry and bus services, according to the BIMTAC report, could provide massive financial and environmental benefits at little cost. The report goes on to state that: We expect the 10- year plan to provide concrete proposals as to how the major players - BC Transit, BC Ferries and Translink - will be required to present joint action plans to make this happen.
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From $700 to more than $7,000 raised for Movember The winner of the “Most Valuable Mo” Award on fundraising for men’s health MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
On the final, celebratory evening for this year’s Movember fundraising campaign on Bowen Island participants received awards for their efforts at both moustache growing and fundraising. Hans Behm, for example, won the “Hero-Mo” award for being follicly challenged, yet still donating an upper lip for the cause of men’s health. For his extremely thick and manly moustache, Carlos Henriques, won the Man of Movember award. For outstanding leadership and five November’s dedicated to the Movember cause, Darryl Deegan won the Most Valuable Mo, award. Deegan looks back to 2004 as his catalyst for participation in this campaign. “I was living in Toronto and landed a job as a personal assistant for Sir Ian McKellan,” says Deegan. “My first day on the job he told me he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but at that point he wanted to keep it quiet. Suddenly, the diet and overall health of one of the world’s most famous actors was in my hands.” Deegan said he made sure McKellan ate properly throughout the long days on set of the movie
Neverwas, and also bought the Moosewood Cookbook so he could cook for McKellan at home in the evenings. He also recalls numerous visits made to the hospital with the actor. “The thing that really stayed with me from that experience,” Deegan says, “is that prostate cancer can be really deadly. But caught early can be treated very effectively.” It was two years later that he says he first heard of Movember. “It sounded like a lark so I figured why not?” That year, Deegan’s small team of seven men raised $700. Since then, the profile of the campaign has boomed. Still, Deegan says he is beyond impressed with the success of this year’s Movember fundraising campaign on Bowen Island. “I can’t believe that here on Bowen, with such a small population we’ve raised so much money,” he says. “Movember is about talking to people about the cause, and also asking for money. Both of those things can be really hard. But it’s also about having fun – and looking either silly or sexy, depending on your face!”
Darryl Deegan and actress Isabella Rosselini during Movember, 2007. photo submitted by Darryl Deegan
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Bowen Islander Geoff Soloway wants to help men reduce their stress, anxiety and depression, and boost their focus, creativity, and performance. His method is teaching practices of mindfulness. He’s been leading workshops and programs in this area since 2006, which include meditation, but can extend into every day chores and activities like chopping wood or jogging. Mostly, he says, women sign up for these workshops. This is something Soloway and his business partners at Mindwell Canada want to change – and they’ve got support from the Movember Foundation to do it. In their proposal, Soloway and his partners explain their plan to re-format training from the typical eight week, in-person course to an online format that works better for people with busy lives. The restructured online mindfulness course will require participants to spend just 1.5 hours per week for six weeks on any device and at any time they choose. The new format will not just change the structure of courses, but also the perception. “We want to promote this as professional develop-
ment within the context of the workplace because if you say this is about ‘men’s health,’ most guys aren’t going to want to touch it,” says Soloway. “Mindfulness, as MindWell Canada is bringing it to the table, is about professional development and peak performance. And there are precedents for this.” The Seattle Seahawks head coach, Pete Carroll, for example, encourages his players to meditate daily. Apparently, roughly 20 team members show up for the official yoga and meditation sessions three times per week. The team’s sports psychologist says that this kind of training helps players develop skills essential for any great athelete or leader: focus awareness, clarity of thought, and the ability to stay in the present moment. Soloway also points to the US Marines as another organization that uses mindfulness training and meditation to improve performance. At the moment, Soloway and his business partners are developing an on-line training guide for their program, and connecting with businesses who will pilot the program with their employees. Companies interested in participating in the pilot program can contact MindWell Canada at info@mindwellcanada. com. The two-year pilot is slated to start running September, 2015.
Council to request transportation integration and alternatives from PAGE 2 Joint planning of this nature would permit achievement of other stated priorities of the Minister such as the implementation of passenger - only ferry services, and alternative ferry service providers. Holbrook says that the strategic replacement of current ferry sailings with water taxi services could help make major savings on labour costs. The second aspect of the conversation about creating a water taxi service, he says, is questioning the fact that BC Ferries is the sole provider of transportations services to the island. “Why couldn’t TransLink operate a Seabus between Bowen and downtown Vancouver? It is possible, but again, BC Ferries and Trans Link would have to talk to each other first. So those, in a way, are our big asks: for integration, and for alternatives.” The BIMTAC report also states the need for bet-
ter cycling and walking infrastructure, investment in wharves and harbours, and small airports (in Bowen’s case, a heliport). The report will be re-worked into the format of a letter to be sent by December 12 to the BC On the Move consulting office in Vancouver. The Islands Trust has also responded to the 10-year transportation plan and asked that ferry fares be brought in line with cost of living increases since 2003, and that the province fund BC ferries to the extent that ferry fares and services meet the needs of ferry dependent communities. Holbrook says that while he supports these aims, making such a request to the current provincial government is an invitation to be ignored. “We tried to craft our request in a way that is specific to Bowen’s needs,” says Holbrook. “To work in the realm of the probable, instead of the desireable.”
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May you and your loved ones have a BIG! BIG! Merry Christmas and a happy, fun 2015 Dear fellow Bowen Islanders,
I offer you two activities to muse and enrich your Life, for the New Year. The first is download the Documentary style Movie “I Am.” If you’ve not yet seen it, it’s about the multi-millionaire movie maker who realizes with all his homes and properties he is no more happy than when he was just an average “Joe.” You’ll know who he is. And..... Google “Kakuma” Kenya. This is one of the many Refugee Camps that Red Cross Convoys ran throughout Kenya. This one was just starting out in 1992 when I worked with Red Cross. The other was “Dadaab” on the Somali Border with Kenya. Dadaab with 20,000 refugees and was more violent, as Somalia was in Civil War with “Black Hawk Down” and all that American Hero stuff. Now the camp has near 300,000 People. One young woman was born in the camp 21 years ago, and is now married with a new baby. She has spent her whole life in Dadaab Camp. Camping is great for a week or so, but imagine 24/7/365 for the whole of one’s life? Even on Bowen Island camping is frowned upon. Kakuma in Northern Kenya, now has near 200,000 Refugees and growing fast, with the recent refugees escaping violence in South Sudan. These are mostly Dinka and Nuer People, the two largest Indigenous Groups in South Sudan. They tend to be tall. Some of them reach nearly 8 feet in height, and
have a rich, deep, blue-black in skin tone something like the colour of a clear, night sky. Many of them are my good friends from previous volunteer years in Khartoum, Sudan. My plan for 2015 is to return to help the refugees from South Sudan in Kenya. Please be in touch should you like to chat with me about these endeavours. Many of us in the West with all our material comforts, may wonder “where is the meaning in life?” beyond our soporific life style. I walk around Bowen Island, which in previous times was called “The Happy Island” and visit Vancouver, BC, which some say is “the most beautiful city in the world,” but I see very few happy people and almost no one smiling. “A smile is a beautiful expression. Sincerely offered, it is a gift of Love, to another Human Being.” Merry Christmas. With a smile, Carmen Charles Rudd Fine Artist, Humanitarian Relief Worker, Africa. “Charles Fine Art Videos, Graphic Prints of African People and Colour photos of Bowen Island and Global Travels, are available for purchase to raise funds for his African Relief Work.” Prices are from $10 to $2,000. My email is; ruddcharlescarmen@hotmail.com.
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Dear Editor, The Bowen Island Fire Department thanks all Grades 1 to 4 students who created a Home Fire Escape Plan as part of our team’s recent fire safety talks at BICS and IDLC. Each student was given a copy of the “Fire Safety – Smart Choices for LIFE” manual and DVD, with instructions on how to create their own plan. We received a total of 72 of them! Thanks to parents and teachers for making this happen. Thanks also to the following community partners who provided the funding for these resources: Artisan Eats Cafe & Fine Foods, Artisan Office Services Ltd., Bowen Building Centre Ltd, Bowen Fuels, Bowen Island Dog Ranch, Bowen Island Properties Ltd., Bowen Island Roasting Co. Ltd., Bowen Island Undercurrent, Cates Medicine Centre Pharmacy, First Credit Union, Leigh Automotive, McTaggart Water Systems Inc., Miksa Restaurant, Phoenix on Bowen, Rotary Club of Bowen Island, Rustique Bistro, Snug Cove General Store, The Ruddy Potato, The Snug Café, The Village Baker, Tuscany Restaurant, Union Steamship Co. Marina Remember to practice fire safety daily, because “Safety never takes a holiday.”
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A note of thanks to MP John Weston Dear Editor, On December 6, John Weston, our Member of Parliament came over to Bowen to attend and honor Mayor Jack Adalaar’s integrity and accomplishments at his memorial service. Weston also took time to tour our recycling centre, and the Nick Knack Nook where he donated a coat and bought two nick knacks. Rob Forbes and a Museum committee asked John
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to discuss how they might promote local history in a way that would also benefit the island’s economy. An interesting exchange of ideas followed. John Weston has spent record time for an MP visiting Bowen, listening and working to get grants for various island projects.
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Remembering Jack MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Family, friends, neighbours and colleagues came together at the Bowen Island Legion on Saturday to share memories of the late mayor, Jack Adelaar. Master of Ceremonies, Bill Pocklington said that Jack would’ve wanted a party. “He was there for a good time, and he was a wonderful man,” said Pocklington. He went on to tell the audience that he and Adelaar first became friends when they were both working in downtown Vancouver, but spoke at least twice a day after Jack made the decision to run for mayor of Bowen Island. “When I found out he was sick I felt like I got kicked in the stomach,” said Pocklington, directing his words to Adelaar’s sons. “Then I made a pact with myself that I would make your Dad laugh.” Pocklington introduced Adelaar’s son, Jay, who said becoming Mayor of Bowen Island was his father’s dream job. “He wanted to serve a second term, unfortunately, but maybe fortunately for him, he didn’t make it to election day.” Jay thanked Bowen Island and his father’s many friends for their unwavering support. “I think this actually helped to extend his life,” said Jay. Adelaar’s neighbour, Bob Bagshaw, recalled the ritualistic joy of their meetings: “I’d say how are you? And he’d say, fine, just fine, even the last time we met. And he’d say, where are the chocolate brownies, but don’t tell Marion! “ Bagshaw said that during Adelaar’s time as Mayor, the two discussed Bowen’s idiosynchrasies at length. “Particularly something called the Will to Power. I don’t know if you’ve thought about that a whole lot but Nietszche, in the 19th century coined that phrase, and developed it into various theories. But it was very apparent on Bowen, power being preeminent over most issues. We had lots of issues on Bowen Island and probably still have lots of issues, but they’re not really the issue - the issue is power. So Jack and I spent lots of time trying to unravel that kind of thing.” Bagshaw went on to say that they concluded, “dogs and cats should always be brought up together, it
broadens their minds, it increases their affection...” Bruce Russell did his best to keep his speech about Jack relatively concise. He told the audience that Jack’s first love was his family, followed by his passion for contemporary art, followed by his career as a lawyer, and finally by the passions he picked up late in life: politics and golf. “In one way or another, Jack touched a lot of people,” said Russell. “I’d like to say thank goodness that he did.” Finally, Municipal Chief Administrative Officer Kathy Lalonde spoke of her instant connection with the mayor, and the extreme fondness the entire municipal staff held for him. “In his first year of office, Jack implemented the annual Christmas in July. That was a party to show his appreciation and support of staff. Playing on Jack’s golf team was something all staff vied to be a part of. It was a very coveted position. It wasn’t because of the quality of his golf game, but because of the love that we had for him.” This past year, Lalonde said, he picked one of the newest and youngest members of staff, Lauren, to be on his team. “She was so excited that she wrote home to England to say that she was going to go golfing with the Mayor. The Mayor!” To show their continued love and devotion to Jack, Lalonde said, the municipal staff put a picture of him “our star” on top of the Christmas tree outside the office. Member of Parliament John Weston also spoke at the event. He followed this speech up with another, in the House of Commons. “Jack demonstrated the ability to instil civic pride in his community and to respect the various disparate voices on Bowen. Never in our many conversations did I once hear him utter a nasty or disparaging word, even about people who disagreed with him,” Weston told his fellow Members of Parliament. “Jack’s passion to advocate for his people and his great ability to communicate brought progress to Bowen on many fronts. We are sad you have gone, Jack, but proud of what you’ve done to model how we in public life should give our all to take care of our own.”
An American Dipper eating a salmon egg fished out from the lagoon on Tuesday December 9. Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club member Tim Pardee says that this bird, alongside seals otters and eagles that may be spotted in the area are all beneficiaries of the spawning salmon in local streams and rivers. Mary Lepatourel, photo
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Rituals and the glue the keeps us here
Cedar Ingram enjoying the connection of his name and the ritual of Bowen’s Festival of Trees. Tina Overbury photo
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Three children, five schedules, multiple personalities and fifteen years of marriage: I tell you, sometimes the only thread that holds this family together is the intangible bond of ritual. Last Saturday when I should’ve been at Light Up Bowen with the family, there I was instead, grumbling on a cold ice arena bench watching thirteen year old boys scramble for the puck taking turns knocking each other into the boards. On Sunday when I should’ve been at the Christmas Craft Fair, there I was cleaning house, folding laundry, baking muffins and drying out hockey gear by the fire. This weekend when each day is chockablock full of Bowen Island Holiday festivities, it’s hard to know where my family life will call me, but what I do know, is that no matter where I’m needed, or what I’m called to fill my time with, the mere knowing that there are certain things that happen every year here on this island we call home, brings me a deep sense of belonging and community comfort. That’s the power of ritual. I’ll be open with you, there have been multiple years in my marriage to Mr. Todd when we opted to stay in the game for a few more months simply because the idea of cancelling our annual family get-away seemed just wrong. Rituals have been the glue for this family of five many a time and frankly, I’d go so far as to say may have even saved us. Now this holiday season Mr. Todd and I are in full couple swing. Corny as it sounds, we’re kind of in love. We’re appreciating that for this season, it seems as if the storms have passed. This year instead of clutching to the ritual of the holidays like a life preserver, we are happily puttering, preparing and enjoying it instead. Yes, we have benefited greatly from the unspoken power of ritual. I’m sure you get this, but in case you’re new to the island, or have been here so long that you no longer see it, once December 1 rolls over, if you want a storybook holiday experience you can have it here. The boats in our Marina light up, our Snug Cove restaurants begin to bustle, pre-schoolers get busy making lanterns for the Light Up procession, trees are decorated by local businesses, and every weekend is double, triple, quadruple packed with possible concerts, craft fairs, theatrical events and of course local shopping and celebrating. Think of it, where else can you go and witness real life braying donkeys in a live nativity? Our Light Up Bowen event is the stuff that holiday movies are made of. The holiday rituals on this island are endless. The Knick Knack Nook holds a children’s shopping day, Mary Letson’s Positively Fit sponsors an annual Reindeer Trek in support of the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper, we collect for the homeless, we donate turkey dollars, we enjoy Dickens, we sing along at Bowen Court, we sit at tables and bonfires with our neighbours and friends and all of this happens before December 24th, Christmas Eve. On Bowen it’s not the twelve days of Christmas, its the 24 days of twelve events a day of Christmas. Yet still, it can get dark here on this rock. It can be downright isolating at times as we live in such close quarters for all of our space. There is so much to do it can feel like too much to do. So the question begs, what to do? What are your rituals? For some it’s a silent hike up Mount Gardner on Christmas Day, or a long walk along the Cape to breathe in the ocean and refuel. I’ve heard that Killarney Lake is a busy place to try to find yourself on Boxing Day, and a long quiet run from the Ferry dock to Mt. Gardner dock is delicious for the runners out there who need to move their body after feasting the night before. Whatever it is, whatever your rituals are be they new or old, be they followed or forgotten, be they with your community, your family, or with yourself this holiday season, let’s take a nice long deep Bowen Island breath of gratitude for this way of holiday life we have created here. I’m certain it’s one of the reasons Mr. Todd and I are still holding hands and why you just might see us dashing into the icy waters of Bowen Bay for the annual polar bear swim on New Year’s Day. Thank goodness for rituals. They have served my family well.
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CSA Craft Fair 29 years old and going strong KRISTIN JARVIS SUBMISSION
The Community School Assocition (CSA) would like to extend a big thank you for all of the fantastic community support we received once again, for the 29th Annual CSA Christmas Craft Fair. The Christmas Craft Fair was a feast for the senses this year: truly we are lucky to have so many talented and creative enterprises among us on Bowen. Find them because there is still time to shop! We are grateful to the community who continue to shop local and join us every year at this truly magical Bowen Island tradition. Congratulations to our volunteer CSA Christmas Craft Fair Committee who pulled off another festive event, bringing together more than sixty-five fabulous vendors of all ages and several hundred patrons on December 7. The CSA Christmas Craft Fair Committee is: Sheana Stevenson, Helen Wallwork, Katherine Gish, Pernille Nielsen, Sarah Haxby, Courtney Morris, Tania Webb and Nicola Murray. Thanks also to the CSA Board and other commu-
nity parents and students who support the Christmas Craft Fair every year by volunteering to serve food, sell raffle tickets, haul tables, direct traffic, bake Cake Walk treats and donate time and resources to make the event a huge success. To the partners who are voluntold (yet show up with a smile) we appreciate every minute you spend helping out. Join the CSA at the BIRD in the month of December where we will gleefully sort your refundables . Happy Holidays everyone! PS: Definitely NOT on the naughty list, a big thank you to: Scott , Duy, Phil and Jasmine, Gary, Shauna J., Ann W., Alex S., Shelagh, Robin, Piper, Paige & Jules, Ainslie & Penny, Deshai, Jody, Andrea Little., Janice S., Mary C., Hope, Jewal, Siobhan, Robin, the Leverett-Kings, Brodericks, the Wrights, the Jarvii, Yvonne, Deb D., David at BICS, Frazer, Janina, the Undercurrent for printing our stories, and all the other elves who helped us roll out the Spirit of Community this year. Thank you to Jordan and Jill of Tuscany, Brian of the General Store, Safeway at Caulfield, and Lime and Moon Pies for your continued sponsorship!
Top: Vendors Keona Hammond and Lisa-Marie Battacharya Bottom: Nicola Murray, Shelley Shannon and Karen Redmond Left: Elsie Ogden and Sofie Jarvis Emmett Sparling, photos
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Fairy houses are back, at the annual Collins Hall Craft Fair
From left: Charmaine Heffelfinger, Frannie Heffelfinger, Lenya Dowler and Monika Senn. Right: Fairy house with a moss roof. John Dowler, photos
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Sticks, stones and imagination are the materials Charmaine Hefflefinger, Franny Hefflefinger, Monika Senn and Lenya Dowler use to build fairy houses, which will be on sale for the third year in a row at the Collins Hall Craft Fair. Hefflefinger says the houses are inspired by Bowen’s magical forests, and also by a book of fairy houses she ordered two summers ago. “I shared the book with Monika and the kids last summer, and we started collecting materials right away. Our fairy hous-
es were so well received at the Craft Fair that we decided to keep making them,” she says. Hefflefinger adds that the continuous search for things to build the houses with has turned every walk in the forest on Bowen into a search for magical materials, and trips off Bowen provide an opportunity to add new elements to the houses. “When we first started this, Frannie and I found really big leaves on a beach in West Vancouver. We saved them and they became roofs,” she says. “Last year, during March Break, Monika and her family went to Quebec City and brought back birch bark. We also brought back birch bark from Manitoba.
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Because we protect and save these things, they take on a special value for us.” The kids, Hefflefinger says, are especially good at adding detail to the fairy homes. “They create gardens, chicken coops, sheep shelters,” she says. “They have the imagination to create a whole world out of this.” This year they have 40 fairy homes to sell. The Collins Hall Craft Fair will take place on Friday, December 12 starting at 4 p.m. and throughout the day on Saturday December 13.
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Charity begins at home, and our home is Bowen Island. The Foundation asks for your generous contribution to our annual Giving Campaign. This year, our fundraising goal is $100,000. Your contribution will help us build a stronger, more vibrant and caring community. All donations to the Foundation will be reinvested right here on Bowen, in support of local causes. THE BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Foundation is proud to be celebrating ten years of community leadership and philanthropy. Over the past decade, thanks to the generous support of donors like you, the Foundation has funded numerous island individuals, families and charities that have demonstrated need and met our focused criteria for grants. This past week, the Foundation awarded several grants to support the Arts, Bowen Youth, and Snug Cove beautification (see the article in the Undercurrent, December 5, 2014). In addition, we have provided $10,000 to the Helping Hand Fund and $5,000 to support the Caring Circle. Please see our website – www.bowenfoundation.com – for details about the various groups and projects we have supported.
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Save on Meats: a real diner and so much more ROB BAILEY FAVOURITE THINGS
For me, there is a certain nostalgia associated with the diners I grew up with. By diners, I don’t mean my dining companions, but those little hole-in-thewall establishments most likely run by a very tired looking cook in a stained apron, and perhaps an equally exhausted looking member of the family doing front of house. Sometimes it was a long-suffering wife, and sometimes it was an irritated-looking offspring pressed into service for the family business. Often, there was cigarette smoke hanging in a haze over the few worn fake leather covered banquettes, where stained typewritten menus rested in little metal clips beside the jukebox controller that was affixed to the wall in each booth. Three plays for a quarter, and every song at least 5 years old. There would be a pale green Hamilton-Beach milkshake machine on the counter beside the drip coffee machine. A row of stools at the Formica lunch counter, some with tape on them to cover the rips. Sometimes, there was “Chinese” food. The tomato soup was proudly advertised as “Campbell’s,” and the Salisbury steak always seemed to be on special. As a child, I would sometimes walk to the bank where my mother worked, and occasionally on her break, she would take me next door to the timeless Parkcrest Diner (which was still there last time I looked). For my mom, the renowned antichef, this was an opportunity to stay out of the kitchen and ply me with a hamburger, shake, and fries, all for the princely sum of a buck and a half or so. For a little boy (I think I was one, once…) there could be no greater happiness, unless that burger was later followed by a viewing of the Wonderful World Of Disney on our old black and white set. In my teenage years, these diners were the kind of place we fled to when we skipped school: testing the proprietor’s patience by seeing if that bottomless cup of coffee was truly bottomless, ordering one side of fries to share between five people, and demonstrating our new found maturity by endlessly smoking (mostly bummed) cigarettes. Sometimes, on a family drive to Chinatown for a special dinner (one not ordered from the Dragon Inn) or to visit my Uncle Tom (who did not live in a cabin, but in a very upscale house on the West Side), we would cruise down the neon wonderland that was Hastings Street. In the ‘60s, there was neon everywhere. In fact, at one point Vancouver had over 19,000 neon signs – second only to Las Vegas.
Bright lighs on the outside, and accurate diner-decor on the inside. Save-On Meats is located at 43 W Hastings St in Vancouver. Rob Bailey, photo
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It operated as a budget butcher shop for a very long time, and their slogan was “We have meat that ye can eat.” There was Helen’s Fashions, The Smilin’ Buddha, The Aristocrat, The Balmoral Hotel, and a most curious sign with a pink neon pig and a dollar sign. This was and is the iconic Save On Meats. It operated as a budget butcher shop for a very long time, and their slogan was “We have meat that ye can eat.” One would hope so… The original butcher shop opened in 1957, and the wee sandwich counter in the back was famous for its burger. Then Save On closed in 2009, and lay dormant until it was remodeled, re-imagined, and reopened a few years ago by a new owner. The original space was divided in half, and the butcher shop is now joined by, you guessed it, a diner! And it’s not any old diner. The new owners have taken great care to not only refurbish the space, but also to be inclusive neighbors in the Downtown East Side. This appears to be a diner with a social conscience. They hire people that other businesses might deem “at risk,” and have a hot food distribution policy in place that helps feed the homeless in Canada’s poorest neighborhood. For a couple of bucks, you can buy a hot meal token and either distribute the token to a deserving individual yourself, or have Save On do it for you. I think that’s pretty cool. But make no mistake, this is a real diner! There are stools at the lunch counter. There are booths lining the battered brick wall. There is a milkshake machine, and it is the correct shade of green. Enthusiastic and youthful tattooed and pierced servers are friendly and efficient. In fact, there is the faint aura of “hipster” in the place, but I choose to ignore that. Laurel and I have taken our kids there twice now, and they love it. The fun part is that everyone can build their own burger from a list of ingredients. You simply write your name on a form, and the check off the toppings you want for your personalized burger. You get a certain number for free, and then there are tons of reasonably priced add-ons. All burgers are doubles by default, and you can load them up with pickles, lettuce, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, and a plethora of other toppings. The onion rings and fries are good to boot. Now the Downtown East Side is not what normally pops into mind for a family dining venture, I’ll admit. However, we used it as a great teaching opportunity for our young ones. On our first trip, after walking through the DTES on our way to check out Save On, it became obvious to our progeny that there was a need for a hot meal program, and we were really happy when they both enthusiastically voted to spend some of their own money on a hot meal token to be distributed later. Good parenting moment… So if you’re in the DTES and feel peckish, look no further. In fact, if you eat here for lunch, there is a good chance that dinner will be unnecessary! It ain’t fancy, but it’s a pretty good burger value. The patties are hand made, the buns are decent enough, and the toppings are generous. While your cardiologist might not be happy with you, you can take comfort as you eat that the person who cooked your meal might not otherwise be able to get a job. If you choose to buy a meal token (which you can request, and it will be added to your bill), you can feel like you’re making a slight difference to someone less fortunate. For parents looking to give their kids an interesting and tasty experience, I can strongly recommend this place. If you don’t want a burger, there’s always a daily soup (not Campbell’s), sandwiches, corned beef hash, and of course, the Salisbury steak, which may or may not be on special…
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The “Bowen Emergency Amateur Radio Service” or “B.E.A.R.S.” is looking for new members to join our team of emergency volunteers. BEARS can provide emergency communications when conventional systems of land, cell phones and internet service fail in any number of disaster scenarios. In addition you can use the club’s skill sets for community events like sports, cross country running events, cycling races, hiking events etc. where by we practice our “net” skills and pass information to officials. So if you have an interest in helping others in times of need, can assume responsibility, you’re reliable, enjoy the outdoors, electronics and like logistical & technical challenges, we would like to meet you and discuss the role you can provide to the Bowen community. We have room for some eager junior members too! The club station here on Bowen has HF, VHF & UH Frequency communications equipment in the two Fire Halls -which if you’re licensed -can provide you with the means to communicate with other hams on Bowen, in BC and in other countries too. It’s also a great asset when you’re out and about with friends and family exploring the “super natural” province we live in! We will assist you with information for classes in obtaining your amateur radio license. This takes approx. seven or eight consecutive Saturday mornings in January and February on the North Shore at another amateur club. For more information please leave your contact information with us at: VA7-BFH@gmail.com. and we’ll go from there -73!
Operation Red Nose offered by Rotary Club of Bowen Island - call 604-619-0942 between 9 PM and 1:30 AM
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13 Collins Hall Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Barb and Lance celebrate the Magic of Christmas on Bowen with treats an amazing model car collection, christmas figures and live music 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 1161 Adams Road Donations go to Bowen Island Paramedics Tumbling with Santa Supervised gymnastics time, tumble track and gym equipment with elves at the BICS gym plus a visit with Santa 10 a.m. - 12 p.m, $10 per child
The Little Red Church presents: A Dickens Christmas Service with Reverend Shelagh MacKinnon, Graham Ritchie and the United Church Choir
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Barb and Lance celebrate the Magic of Christmas on Bowen with treats an amazing model car collection, christmas figures and live music 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 1161 Adams Road Donations go to Bowen Island Paramedics
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Knick Knack Nook shopping day for children ages 3 -12, prices will be greatly reduced and staff will be on-hand to help the children 1 p.m - 3 p.m
Artisan Square Christmas Crafts Fair and photos with Santa Reindeer Trek starting at 9:30 a.m. Positively Fit’s Annual Fundraiser for the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper RSVP Mary Letson at 604-947-9601 or at positivelyfit@telus.net A Christmas Carol 7:30 p.m. at Collins Hall Come to the 15th annual dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic. Hot drinks and tasty munchies, and music by Marc Gawthrop. Tickets $20 at Phoenix Operation Red Nose offered by Rotary Club of Bowen Island - call 604-619-0942 between 9 PM and 1:30 AM Sarah Jane Scouten & Jack Dwyer House Concert 7 p.m. 1567 Tunstall Blvd All ages, $15
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A Christmas Carol 7:30 p.m. at Collins Hall Come to the 15th annual dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic. Hot drinks and tasty munchies, and music by Marc Gawthrop. Tickets $20 at Phoenix Barb and Lance celebrate the Magic of Christmas on Bowen with treats an amazing model car collection, christmas figures and live music 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 1161 Adams Road Donations go to Bowen Island Paramedics West Coast Symphony Winter Concert BICS Gym starting at 2 p.m. entry by donation
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West Coast Symphony comes to BICS, all ages welcome SARAH HAXBY SUBMISSION
A big thanks to the West Coast Symphony (WCS) for generously offering to come to Bowen Island on Sunday December 14 to perform in the BICS gym at 2 p.m. on stage. The Winter Concert will be a lively concert with the theme of Waltzes and Dances, as well as presenting Daniel Kantor`s Night of Silence, featuring Benedict & Connor Ramsbottom and Leroy Anderson`s Sleigh Ride. The West Coast Symphony concerts for the community series is a unique opportunity to directly experience affordable classical music with a full symphony of over sixty musicians who all donate their performance time, as well as paying for their own ferry fare, insurance, etc. The tradition of affordable by-donation, open-to-all-ages concerts for the community is made possible by a network of support with BICS, as the island’s hub, bringing all the ele-
ments together. The Community School Association (CSA,) sponsors this bi-annual event, and helps to run a small concession. The WCS concerts are one of the few musical opportunities for parents with young children to hear classical music in an open-door venue that allows for quick exits if needed, or a quick break on the playground outside before returning to the show. Despite the ability to pop out during the middle of the show, most people of all ages stay in their seats and the symphony are consistently impressed by the level of respectful concert-etiquette by even the youngest audience members. The West Coast Symphony musicians get much joy from seeing three to four generations in the audience, all sitting together, and are delighted by how many students and youth attend the concerts with their parents, grand parents and sometimes their great-grandparents, and we are looking forward to another wonderful event. Admission is at the door by donation.
People of all ages tend to stay in their seats for the West Coast Symphony concerts. Sarah Haxby, photo
Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon
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Sarah Jane Scouten, back on Bowen and LIVE in my living room JULIE VIK SUBMISSION
Sarah Jane Scouten, a homegrown roots and old-time country songwriter now living out East is returning to Bowen Island. This time, for her performance she’s paired up with the multi-talented Jack Dwyer from Portland, Oregon, forming a new crossborder duo. They will be playing their original music and a collection old time and bluegrass songs at Julie Vik’s house on Friday December 12. Scouten says house concerts are the best things the happen to folk music in a long time.
“Basically we give a concert in a willing host’s living room, usually two sets with a break in the middle. I believe this is where our music belongs and is at its most authentic. It’s so much fun. We all get to know one another. Usually there’s some kind of potluck involved. It’s 100% acoustic. I have done twoweek tours entirely comprised of house concerts and have practically forgotten how to sing into a microphone by the end. It’s lovely. You should come!” Sarah Jane Scouten and Jack Dwyer will be performing at 1567 Tunstall Blvd. Friday December 12th. Doors and Potluck at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Donations welcomed. All ages as always! Call Julie at 947- 2345 for details. Reserved seating on request.
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There was lots to sing about at this year’s Light up Bowen! Michelle Harrison took over as the writer and director of the live naitivity scene, putting. “She did a solo acapella with Mary [Brandie Boyce] alone on stage, then the Angel Gabrielle started talking to her before she was GLACIER COMMUNITY PROMO joined by Joseph [Doug R002855009 Woods] and the baby L781 [Isla],” says fomer director, Basia Lieske. “There was so much mystery and suspense, it was very powerful. Peter Parkin and David Graff provided guitar accompaniment (see photo above). The Light Up Bowen Committee (Basia Lieske and Jewal Maxwell) would like to thank: all sponsor for their donations of money and services, as well as the people who donated lights. Thank you to George Zawadzki and Ellen Dawson for the cookies; to Bowen realtors for the wine. A big thank you to the Black Sheep, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Gingerbread Man for guiding the lantern procession. Thanks to Lynn Williams, Lorraine Ashdown and BICC for the choral accompanyment. Thanks to Brian Biddlecomb for bringing Santa, and to the Fire Department for getting him home. And of course, to Bowen Rec for Santa’s worshop and lantern making session. Meribeth Deen, photos