FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 VOL. 43, NO. 18
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Election reflection
On big money, and a call to government to take action on the overdose crisis
Smarty pants
A Bowen Mystery
Bowen students off to compete with intellect and imagination
The origins of a giant airplane propeller found on Bowen, now at YVR
Municipality enters new fiscal year with surplus
MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Ben Shaplan (far left) started taking down the “I Voted” signs as the polling station at BICS closed on Tuesday evening. Moira Greaven and Chris Erikson said traffic delays in the city nearly thwarted their attempt to vote, but they made it to BICS just in time. Daryll Deegan and Iona Buchan also squeezed in their votes at the last minute. Meribeth Deen, photo
Sturdy wins in West Vancouver Sea-to-Sky MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
With 9,649 votes cast in his favour, Liberal MLA Jordan Sturdy will continue to represent the West Vancouver Sea to Sky riding in the BC Legislature. The outcome of the election is uncertain as of yet, with votes yet to be counted and no clear majority for either the Liberals or NDP in terms of seats. “I’m looking forward to getting the final numbers on the riding so we can better understand what happened,” said Sturdy in a phone interview on Wednesday. “It is incumbent on me to respond to the concerns of the people who did not support me. It is my job to represent all the perspectives and I am committed to engage with people and facilitate a robust conversation.” Support for Sturdy dropped from the previous election, while Dana Taylor
won significantly more support for the Green Party. In 2013, the Green Party won 2,359 votes while this time around, 6,447 people voted in their favour. “People did catalyze around LNG,” he said in reference to the Green surge. “But I think there was something more than that, and I want to understand the dissatisfaction better.” Support for the NDP in West Vancouver Sea-to-Sky remained relatively steady with 6,068 votes going to Bowen Islander Michelle Livaja. Liberal Party leader Christy Clark has said that the results of this election point to the start of something different, but MLA Sturdy and the rest of the province will have to wait to find out what that something will look like. The 51,000 absentee ballots cast won’t be counted until between May 22 -24. These, alongside judicial recounts could shift the currently uncertain balance of power.
West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy in the parking lot of Caulfield Mall in West Van after winning re-election in the riding. Sturdy spent vote night in a private home. David Buzzard, Squamish Chief
In a report to council on the final audited financial statements of 2016, Municipal Manager of Finance Kristin Watson announced a surplus of more than $100,000 in the operating budget for the coming year. Watson explained that this surplus results from an unspent contingency budget of $75,000, higher than expected building permit revenues, and approximately $47,000 in other “miscellaneous savings. Expenditures from the 2016 operating budget include $400,000 worth of work on roads and culverts, a new pick up truck ($40,000), new rescue equipment for the fire department ($14,000), and work on the sewer connection to Snug Cove House ($15,000). Unexpected subcontractor bills in April did bring the operating budget’s surplus down by roughly $30,000, said Watson, but due to the timing of those costs, they are not included in the audited financial statements. Towards the end of Monday’s council meeting, Councilor Maureen Nicholson pointed to statistics from the Building Inspections Office noting that this year, the value of permits issued has more than doubled the value from those issued a year ago. In an interview following the meeting, Watson said that to see an increase in permits this time of year is not surprising, and it does not affect projections in the coming year. The 2017 budget alongside the annual tax rate bylaw have been officially approved by council. Councillor Michael Kaile noted that the municipal finance department’s quality of preparation of municipal accounts will make a difference for council, moving forward. “The auditors noted the quality of documentation in their report,” says Kaile. “This allows for reports to be produced with greater efficiency and less cots to the taxpayer. It also lays the groundwork for better financial preparation in the years ahead as well as the implementation of innovative ideas that can better serve Bowen Island.”
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May 15, 2017 3:30 pm Communications Team
May 15, 2017 7:00 pm Climate Conversation: CARIP Update
We are hiring Summer roads crewperson Bowen Island Municipality seeks a full-time temporary summer Roads Crewperson for employment for the period of May 23rd – September 1st, 2017. The Crewperson will primarily be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the Municipality’s road system, be comfortable working outside under varying weather conditions, have the ability to work under supervision on a task-oriented basis, and hold a valid driver’s license. This position will require that the crewperson interact in a courteous manner with the public and is based on 35 hours per week. Please see How to apply below.
Permanent part-time community recreation clerk
May 16, 2017 7:00 pm Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee Join us with guest Kate Emmings, Ecosystem Specialist with Islands Trust Fund who will be speaking about the Coastal Douglas Fir Conservation Partnership
May 17, 2017 7:00 pm Emergency Preparedness Kit Workshop (Satellite Fire Hall - 1412 Adams Rd)
All meetings are held in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall unless otherwise noted.
Bowen Island Municipality seeks a qualified permanent part-time Community Recreation Clerk. This is a 21 hour/week position; some weekend and evenings may be required. The Recreation Clerk provides support to the operation of Recreation services. The Recreation clerk provides extensive customer service and reception duties, clerical and finance support, as well as information to the public regarding classes, activities, schedules and fees. The incumbent should have the ability to make independent judgments and work with minimal supervision. Job descriptions for these opportunities are available on our website at www.bimbc.ca or at Municipal Hall.
How to apply Please submit your cover letter, resume and references by Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm to:
The Board of Variance considers minor zoning variances where compliance with the Land Use Bylaw would cause undue hardship. The board requires three members appointed by Council, and meets only as needed to hear appeals and make decisions about minor variances. The board currently has a vacancy for one member. To be considered for the board, you must live on Bowen Island, and share a desire to create a liveable, sustainable community for all. If you are interested in applying, please download a committee application form from www.bimbc.ca and submit it by May 23, 2017 to Stef Shortt, Committee Clerk at sshortt@bimbc.ca. You may also obtain a paper copy of the application form from Municipal Hall at 981 Artisan Lane.
Car-sharing options in Horseshoe Bay The Transportation Advisory Committee is hosting a workshop with representatives from car2go, open to all who are interested in improving car-sharing options at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. Bring your ideas, questions and suggestions to this collaborative community conversation.
Saturday, May 13, 2017 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bowen Island Community School Multipurpose Room Please RSVP to mmason@bimbc.ca
Shayle Duffield, Human Resources Coordinator 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N1G2 E-mail: hr@bimbc.ca Fax: 604-947-0193
Are you prepared for an emergency? Bowen Island Emergency Social Services invites you to “Get it together”, a workshop where you will learn how to build your personal or family emergency kit.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Satellite Fire Hall 1421 Adams Rd Emergency preparedness kits are a vital part of your household’s emergency plan. In the event of a local emergency you may have to leave your home at a moment’s notice, or you may have to stay inside your home until help can come to you. Having 72 hours’ worth of emergency supplies ready will help you and your family face any emergency or disaster. More more information and to register, please contact: Carolyn McDonald, Emergency Social Services Director BowenESS@bimbc.ca 604-803-3130
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BICS students cast ballots with confidence MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
On Monday, Andrea Layzell’s grade four and five students at Bowen Island Community School (BICS) turned their classroom into a voting station, complete with electoral officers, scrutineers and ballot boxes. All students from grades 4 - 7 at BICS had the chance to vote through Student Vote Canada. The students in Ms. Layzell’s class started the work of preparing to vote upon return to school after March break. They looked at the media coverage on the various issues and watched parts of the leaders debates. “They also used the Vote Compass tool to determine where their values lined up in terms of left and right, and along party lines,” says Layzell. “We learned about the parties and their leaders afterwards, so some of the students were shocked to learn that their values didn’t line up with the
party they thought they supported.” The students also learned about the firstpast-the-post voting system and considered the issues of strategic voting and vote-splitting. The issues they deemed to be most important in this election were: LNG, education and housing. After casting their ballots and allowing the grade sevens to vote in their classroom, the grades four and five students sat down to reflect on their first time casting a ballot. People fought for the right to vote and everyone should take the opportunity to do it, said one student. It would be disrespectful not to, another added. The results of Student Votes project BC election show a preference among students for the NDP as provincial leaders. A majority of BICS students preferred the leadership of the Green Party.
Nicola and her classmates cast their ballots on Monday.
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Four cottages, or six, to remain in Davies Orchard MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
After releasing the two proposed options for the future of the Davies Orchard portion of Crippen Park in late April, eleven Committee members and five staff from Metro Parks came to Bowen Island and toured the site. Only one member of this group had been to Bowen in the past five years, and the last Metro Parks meeting to take place on Bowen was in the 1990s. “I think they were quite taken with the location and the potential of the place,” says municipal councilor Maureen Nicholson, Bowen’s liaison to Metro Parks. “They now have a good sense of what’s been saved.” The first option for Davies Orchard is called the “Open Space Concept,” and it involves tearing down all remaining cottages in the Orchard except the four that have already been renovated and are currently
in use. The second concept, “The Heritage Concept,” would mean two additional cottages would be restored. The first option would cost Metro Parks roughly $800 thousand to implement, and the second would cost an estimated $1.3 million. “There are benefits to Metro going with the more expensive option,” says Nicholson. “The two extra cottages would serve as bookable space, for meetings, weddings and so-on, for people both on Bowen and in the lower mainland. Also, the second option is likely to be more palatable to Bowen Islanders. I think Metro is looking for a good compromise here - if they took down all the cottages, it would be heartbreaking, but they couldn’t afford to keep them all standing.” Bowen Islanders will get another chance to have their to comment on the options with another round of public engagement, which is likely to happen in June.
Community members identify barriers to tiny house village MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
A tiny home is defined as a home that is less than 500 square feet, and mobile. In the United States, Robin Burger told a group of people gathered at the Bowen Housing Network’s second official event, 68% of tinyhome owners are mortgage free and 58% are women. Such homes are technically legal on Bowen, she added, as long as they are fixed on a foundation, and if the detached secondary suite bylaw is passed, a property owner will be able to build one alongside their regular house. What the people gathered seemed to really want to know was what it would take to build a cluster of tiny homes on one property.
“We’re interested in the shared purchasing of land and building, a ‘not trailer park,’ a tiny homes park,” said Basia Lieske. Kim Brooks, co-owner of Hempcrete Natural Building Ltd., noted that the barrier to this vision is that even with the detached secondary suite bylaw there will be a maximum of two homes allowed on each property. “You can’t build a bunch of tiny homes on three acres. That is prohibitive and works against our best interests,” she said. “Why not regulate the amount of square footage allowed on a piece of land, instead of the number of houses?” The discussion led to sewer and water, their cost and the fact that the regulations surrounding them do not always make sense.
Alternatives, such as rainwater harvesting, grey-water systems and composting toilets are all viable and used in much of the world, the group determined, but regulations need to be changed to bring them into use here. “There are ways to get around these regulations,” said Brooks. “But I’m tired of loop-holes, I want to change policy.” The group, as a whole, seemed to come to the consensus that the barriers to affordable housing options on Bowen need to be identified, and overcome. “That’s a great objective for this group,” said Bowen Community Housing Network founder Robyn Fenton. “I would love for this group to start the YIMBY movement: Yes In My Backyard.”
A regular customer at Doc’s popped over for a bite on Sunday. Some members of the public have raised safety concerns but Oydis Nickle from the Union Steamship Company says this will not be a regular occurance. Keep your eye out, though, for float planes coming in through-out the summer for the Harbour Air Fly’n’Dine program as well as the Sewels Sea Safari program that brings tourists in by boat and then flies them off.
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Big money erodes democracy and divides communities ANTON VAN WALRAVEN COLUMNIST
Looking back on the past month of electioneering, what stands out for you? Here’s what stands out for me: Political donations! Many people are aware of Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC donating large sums to the BC Liberal Party and the BC NDP. They are not the only ones doing this, something that was addressed in a recent CBC news article titled, “Political Donations: Following the money in B.C. politics.” Reading the article and being confronted with this data again, it left me wondering: , Should we even consider the outcome of this election as valid, when so much ‘big money’ has been donated to the BC Liberals, and to a lesser extend to the BC NDP? Through their donations these companies have effectively sponsored political party election campaigns. Isn’t that becoming a bit problematic when local communities are faced with projects like Woodfibre LNG? Where is democratic ethics in a society that allows this to continue? What is not so well known is, that Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC have been donating money at another level too. A recent letter to the editor of the Squamish Chief addressed companies handing out “community grants” or “community investments” in the community of Squamish. Aside from questioning the authority of Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC to hand out these ‘grants’, there is obviously more at play. Clearly, Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC are not distributing these ‘grants’ because they have too much money and would like to get rid of it. There is a purpose to these ‘grants’ that is difficult to separate from the vested interests we know these companies have. Both companies want their projects to go through, and they require (some) community support. Although, FortisBC claims “...it invests in variety of community initiatives that support stronger, healthier BC communities” and Woodfibre LNG is “...supporting some of the charities and community groups that play an important role in contributing to a vibrant and growing Squamish”, these grants are simply a PR strategy cooked up by hired PR firms to put the two companies in a favourable light to get that community support they want. If the companies were serious about their nicely articulated intent, they would at least have set up a proper granting processes through dedicated Foundations that operate at arm’s length from the company, but that is not
the case at all. When you apply for a grant, you apply directly to the company. The grants do two things for the companies. Organizations applying are self-selecting. The applicants are probably already sympathetic towards the project or the company. It helps the company identify and strengthen that support with added effect that people or organizations in general don’t bite the hand that feeds them. The grant acceptance is literally a pact with the devil, and few under those conditions can suppress or walk away from the obligation to show support. The grants also split the community into two camps: The ones who decided to accept company grants, and the ones who have decided against it. Existing fractures within communities are used and strengthened to (re)create divisions so the company can further its interest. Clearly rules about political donations are far and few between in B.C., and it has let to practices that would put any self respecting democracy to shame. The fact that the two companies were able to donate to a governing party while their projects were/are under an Environmental Assessments review is unheard-of. No matter what the outcome is of the past election, we must come together to put an end to this, otherwise organized money will keep eroding our democracy and our communities, and our children and grandchildren will pay the price for our nonchalance.
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Recovery options for youth key to halting opioid crisis THE ORCHARD SUBMISSION
The last time we checked, every day in this province meant four more deaths caused by Opioid overdoses. That number is constantly increasing, and from our perspective, here at The Orchard, watching the crisis unfold is becoming absolutely mind-numbing. There are a multitude of “solutions” to this problem and there are many agencies doing really good work to save lives, but there are
some major gaps that need to be addressed. The young people of this province are falling through the cracks, and young women under the age of 18 who are struggling with addiction have literally no-where to turn. Many of the services that do exist to serve people struggling with addiction are found in the Downtown Eastside. These are mostly inaccessible to suburban youth – at least until they are in really, serious trouble. Whoever takes power in Victoria needs to recognize that addiction does not dis-
criminate, that it can touch any family. Young people today, more so than in previous generations, face enormous pressures that lead to hopelessness, anxiety, depression and often drug-use. We need to give them hope, and we need to give them options. Recovery is possible and we need to do more to make it accessible. Lorinda Strang is the Executive Director of the Orchard. Quentin Anthony is the Director of Continuing Care.
Brenda Reid, Kathy Clarke, Suzanne Allan, Julie Rogers and Sandi Gough slept on the street to raise funds and awareness for Covenant House.
Anton van Walraven was transplanted to Bowen Island from the Netherlands too late in life to be healthy. He still dearly misses the bicy-
Anton van Walraven at the surf club in Noordwijk on the North Sea.
Jane at Studio B has sold her salon. The salon will be closing as of May 12, 2017 but Jane will be doing home visits until the end of the month.
Call 604-506-3902 to book an appointment. Thanks to all of my clients for your support over the years. I will miss you all. Jane
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for SeniorS KeepinG YounG (SKY) May 29th 10am In the hall at Bowen Court 1070 Miller Rd
Looking for nominations for board members.
Employment Opportunity Caring Circle Caring Circle Health & Wellness Society of Bowen Island Caring Circle is looking for a person to work one day a week from 10-4 at the Caring Circle Resource Centre.The day would be either Monday or Friday, whichever is most suitable. The contract will run from June 1st to November 30th 2017, with the possibility of extending for another six months. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse or retired nurse who would like to work one day a week on Bowen serving the community. Please contact Colleen O’Neil at info@caringcircle.ca or 604 947-0232 to hear more about this temporary job opportunity.
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On the consequences of Hate Speech
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This past year in politics and news has left many people feeling attacked, divided, and unsafe — south of the border, around the world, and at home. Words have always been a catalyst for civil discord, and today hate speech is increasingly prevalent, tearing apart the fabric of our communities in ever more violent and destructive ways.
The exhibit also advocates the antidote: educating our children and our responsibility to condemn hate speech in any form. Seattle artists Nancy Current and Robin Atlas will be presenting On the Consequences of Hate Speech, a penetrating mixed media art exhibition that delves into hate speech, its historically destructive manifestations and the consequences for humanity. The exhibit also advocates the antidote: educating our children and our responsibility to condemn hate speech in any form. The opening reception and panel discussion will feature not only the artists, Nancy Current and Robin Atlas, but special guest social justice activist Minnijean Brown Trickey, a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of young students who broke through segregation to attend High School in Arkansas in 1957. Brown is a recipient of the Congressional
Gold Medal and has spent her life fighting for civil rights, including supporting the struggle of First Nations people, protesting to save the environment, and working towards equality for all. Robin Atlas's narrative entitled Lashon Hara (Hebrew for "evil speech") reflects her own personal experiences with hate speech as well as looking at the effects of hate speech in both the physical and spiritual realms. Her work features twenty de-constructed pieces of diverse elements coalesced on hand-dyed manipulated and collaged fabric, using methods such hand embroidery, free hand machine stitching, printmaking and other creative techniques. L'Dor Vador ("from generation to generation" in Hebrew), Nancy Current's series of figurative glass paintings and prints, uses fragments of ancient writings as a metaphor for the education of children. The visceral attraction of light, color and glass combined with non-traditional glass painting and print-making conveys the responsibility of education and action to prevent hate speech and its consequences. The artists will also be guiding a local school group through the exploration of hate speech and its confrontation through print-making during two hands-on workshops, culminating in a take-home booklet of student works. We encourage all to take the opportunity to experience this timely and thought-provoking show. The exhibit will be on display from May 17-June 11, with gallery hours from 10am-5pm, open Wednesday to Sunday, at the Bowen Island Arts Council’s Gallery @ Artisan Square.
Bowen’s Philosophy Café on Balancing the Ways of the Past with the Needs of the Future DAVID KING SUBMISSION
At the most recent gathering of the Bowen Island Philosophy Café, we considered whether progress and growth are truly possible while trying to hold on to the past. It’s a tough (and often contentious) topic for a community like ours, but the group came to some insightful conclusions that may help us move forward. Whether considering the development of a parking lot or the changing housing market, there is frequent tension here between the ways of the past and the demands of the future. This is not unusual for a community of this size, nor is it inappropriate. We need to be discerning of new developments, which could be damaging to individuals or to the island itself. But as a small community, we should also avoid escalating conflict whenever we can. The greatest insight from our discussion was the understanding that what matters most to us as a community is something we cannot
fully grasp. It is a feeling, or a collection of feelings. It is the sense of safety, acceptance, and cooperation that have defined this place for multiple generations. Underlying the fight to preserve a building or structure from the past is often the desire to maintain the feeling attached to it, not the structure itself. This offers further insight into what it is about the past that we’re trying to hold onto. And it provides some common ground on which to move forward. The implication is that it may be possible to grow and evolve as a community without forfeiting what matters most. No new construction or bylaw can take away the feeling of Bowen. It is yours and mine to hold onto and express in every experience we make here, today and into the future. Whether individually or as a community, the experience of tension between past and future is a normal part of the human condition. Accepting
change is inherently difficult for us all, as change requires adjustment. It begs us to do things a little differently, or to see things a little differently, and it can be stressful. But it is only in change that growth and evolution are possible and new experiences can be had. A final reminder was offered by the group. Each one of us brings with us our own Bowen story—our own unique perspective. Let us remember this in all of our conflicts, no matter the underlying tension. Let us listen to each other carefully, and consider the possibility that ours is not the only experience here. The next Philosophy Café will be held on May 25th, from 7-9 pm at the Bowen Island Lodge. Our conversation will focus on the following question: ‘Do we have free will?’ Our goal is to provide a safe space for healthy, respectful conversation and debate in order to raise local consciousness.
On the calendar Friday, May 12 Friday night dinner at the Legion, doors open at 5 p.m. dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets sell out quickly come early. $10 members / $13 guests Saturday May 13 Tailgate Sales for Bowen Farmers: BICS 10am - 12pm BICS PAC is holding a clothing sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. The event will also include a barbecue and live music. Leroy Stagger and the Rebeltones Bowen Island Legion, 8pm Tickets at Pheonix or the Legion, $15 Gala evening for Where We Gather student art show Bidding begins at 7 and ends at 10pm Gallery at Artisan Square
Monday May 15 Seniors Keeping Young (SKY) Yoga, coffee and speaker’s corner starting at 9am, Bowen Court Bowen Island Garden Club Presents: Shelagh Smith on restorative gardens and nature engagement Legion, 1pm. $3 for non-members of Garden Club
Wednesday May 17 Reception and panel: On the Consequences of Hate Speech 7pm, Gallery at Artisan Square Friday May 19 Men on the Rock - Bowen’s Mens Choir 7:30 at Belterra Common Room, $15 at the door Weekend of May 20 -22 Bookfest (sale) BICS gym, starts daily at 10am Wednesday May 24 Opening night of Logger Sports Hatchet Throwing League Starts 5:30pm at the Legion Email: ben@laughinglogger.com or call 604-765-8836 Wednesday May 31 Island Pacific School Walk Through Time/Twins Project, Art & Humanities Open House. 6 - 8pm everyone welcome
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Bowen Island Arts Council 2018 Call for Entry Don’t miss BookFest! EMILIE KAPLUN BIAC
The Bowen Island Arts Council is very excited to be issuing its 2018 Call for Entry. We are especially looking forward to it this year, as submissions will be considered for exhibits to be presented in the new Gallery at the Cove Commons in Snug Cove. During the past year, the Bowen
Island Arts Council juried, hung and hosted 11 exhibits featuring 202 artists at the Gallery @ Artisan Square, including five solo or two-artist shows. We hosted 11 receptions in conjunction with these displays and welcomed 7,500 people through the Gallery doors. Close to $56,000 was raised through art sales, with 70% - 85% going straight to artists. We look forward to another prosperous year supporting artists and art lovers on Bowen Island.
We welcome proposals from Bowen Island visual artists, and are also able to accept a limited number from off-island artists. Solo or group exhibitions may be proposed. The deadline for applications is Sunday June 25th, 2017 and we look forward to hearing from you. For full details and how to submit, please visit http://www.biac.ca/gallery_artist_calls.php or contact Gallery Curator Emilie Kaplun at: gallery@biac.ca
Young Bowen artists get their own show MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
In 2014, the BICS CSA launched its first ever art kids art show with the theme, “Life on Bowen.” In celebration of the recently installed playground equipment at BICS, the them for this year’s exhibit is “Where we gather.” Organizer Kristin Jarvis says this exhibit exhibit aims to expose kids to the artistic process by having them work with local artists. “Young artists get to see how a piece goes from an idea, all the way through to sale,” says Jarvis. “It is inclusive to Bowen kids between the ages of 5 and 18, regardless of where they go to school, and we also love the fact that it is intergenerational.” This year, artists Denise Richar, Tracy McLachlan, Ann Beatty, Marysia McGilvray, Julie Rogers, Paula Alucema, Rebecca Smith, Eden Rice, Sarah Haxby, Saffron Gurney, Carmen Lane and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas all offered public workshops attended by the young artists. A number of other local artists offered one-on-one sessions. As the funds for the new playground equipment have already been raised, the proceeds of the auction of art from Where We Gather will help to pay for a piece of playground equipment that will be accessible for kids in wheelchairs. If you want to bid, you can do so either at the Gallery at Artisan Square or on the Community School Association Facebook page. Don’t your chance to bid on these masterpieces, and come out to enjoy the gala auction this Saturday!
The sight of a doublerainbow in the Cove inspired Greta and other young artists featured in the Where We Gather exhibition. Courtney Morris, photo
MEN ON THE ROCK
BOWEN’S MALE CHOIR
It’s easy to get sucked in to the endless variety of books on offer at the annual book sale. GRETA SMITH SUBMISSION
Each year, Friends of the Bowen Island Library, spend many days throughout the year collecting, sorting, categorizing and boxing up the thousands of books donated by the Bowen Island community. The end result is over 4,000 books, all in good condition will be offered for the 2017 sale. Prices range from $1.00 to $3.00. Fiction, nonfiction, paperback, hard cover, children’s teens and adults there is something for everyone including CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. The sale will take place at BICS gym Saturday, May 20, Sunday, May 21 and final clear out on Monday until noon. Doors open at 10 am. So come out and support the Friends and purchase your reading supplies for the coming year. All proceeds from the sale support various library programs like the summer reading program.
Permanent Full Time Finance Clerk Bowen Island Municipality seeks a full-time Finance Clerk. This is a permanent 35 hour per week position, Monday through Friday 8:30am through 4:30pm. Responsibilities of the Finance Clerk include: Processing property tax and utility bill payments; Maintain property tax and utility database and preparation of tax and utility notices; Provide telephone and counter support as needed; Production of bi-weekly accounts payable cheque run; Provision of vacation relief to assist in the production of bi-weekly computerized payroll; Processing online tax and utility payments and tax certificates; Preparation of weekly bank deposits; Posting journal entries into the general ledger The applicant should have bookkeeping and accounting experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger as well as: Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with the public, staff and elected officials. A complete posting and job description is available on the Municipal website (www.bimbc.ca), or from the Municipal Hall. Please submit your cover letter and resume by Friday, May 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. to: Shayle Duffield, Human Resources Coordinator 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 Email: hr@bimbc.ca Fax: 604-947-0193 Web: www.bimbc.ca
Friday May 19th 2017 at 7:30pm Belterra Commons Room $15 at the door
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Grade seven student generates piezoelectricity, heads to Canada-wide science fair MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Harrison Cormier says he likes to solve BIG problems. So when it came time to pick out a topic to research for the science fair this year, he decided to figure out a way to generate electricity in a way that is sustainable. “So I just started Googling, over and over, how to generate sustainable electricity. Then I found out about Piezo-electricity,” says Harrison. “Which basically means you generate electricity when you apply pressure to a material. I looked for something that is made every day that could generate electricity when you apply pressure on it… and then I came up with this design.”
Harrison Cormier with his display at the provincial science fair at UBC. photo submitted
Refreshed by Nature
On May 15, 2017 the Bowen Island Garden club welcomes Shelagh Smith, HtR, MAEEC, a professional gardener, horticultural therapist and ecological educator. Shelagh will share her experiences in designing restorative gardens and knowledge about “nature engagement” as a research based healthcare practise. this interactive slide show presentation will teach us how we can apply simple daily nature engagement strategies to improve mood, fire up creativity and live a happier life. Shelagh will discuss how nature improves the way we function and the way we feel in the places we live, work and learn. She will provide us with tips on designing gardens and choosing plants to create and/or improve health and well- being. Shelagh will also discuss how the profession of horticultural therapy has been successful in applying these strategies in both healthcare and social settings such as hospitals and schools. Please join us at the Legion on May 15, 2017 at 1 PM for this inspiring and educational presentation. She will reaffirm what many of you already experience and know about gardening and hopefully add to your repertoire of strategies to augment your health and well-being in the garden or from the abundance of nature we are blessed with on Bowen Island. Members no charge, guests $3.00
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Harrison’s creation, the one that won him the BC Science Fair for his category, is basically a piece of plywood, with what looks like styrofoam holding various materials and wires and then a vinyl tile on top. “The little circles, if you can see them, they’re piezo-electric elements, basically they are metal with a bit of cork. I bought them at Lee’s Electronics in Vancouver,” he explains. “They styrofoam makes sure they don’t break when you step on it.” The contraption, he says, generates just a small amount of electricity when stepped on. “It’s 21 – 26 volts, which means that after about an hour of stepping you could probably charge your cellphone. If you scaled it up, to let’s say an intersection in Tokyo, you would be generating 95,000 kilowatt-hours per year. The profit for that is $6090,000 Canadian per year.” Harrison says it took him one week to build his piezo-electric mat, and three months to complete the whole project. The grade seven student says while the project was challenging for him, anyone with a knowledge of electric engineering could build it. “I figure the people out there with Phd’s probably have bigger fish to fry,” Harrison says. “Like making bacteria that creates energy and turns a turbine. They’re over-thinking things, I think. This is really simple, and that’s why I went with it.” Harrison is heading to Regina this weekend to attend the Canada-wide Science Fair in Regina.
The D.I.Nsteins are going global “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” - Albert Einstein We are the Bowen Island D.I.Nsteins are a group of Bowen Island kids that came together to make a Destination Imagination team. Destination Imagination (D.I. for short) is a world-wide organization that encourages kids like us to think outside the box by providing a number of different challenges for us to pick from and work as a team to solve. This year we decided to do the technical challenge. We had to create a show and engineer a moving stage that could carry a team member from one side of a designated area to the other side and perform two amazing technical effects. Our team has been meeting since October with the goal of going to the Global Tournament in Tennessee from May 24-27. We did well in both the regional and provincial tournaments and now have been invited to Globals! There is only one catch in going to this wonderful tournament… it is going to cost around $10,000 to send our team of four students and two chaperones. We do realize this is a lot of money but we feel the experience would be invaluable. We would be representing Canada and our beautiful home of Bowen Island. Any donations towards us achieving our goal would be greatly appreciated. You can donate on GoFundMe. Search for: BowenD-I-Nsteins Thank you so much!
Natalia Denis-Lay, Alexander Kientz, Nora Macdonald and Taya Moyls Brokenshire are the D.I.Nsteins photo submitted
Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon
Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork Minister of Music: Lynn Williams
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The mystery of the big prop CAPT TERRY ROLLINS SUBMISSION
In 1943, a group of friends purchased a 100 acres of land from one George Adams in Bowen Bay. Thirteen lots were developed, each one waterfront. Owners Llyod and Jen Walters built a summer cottage and later moved to Bowen Island as permanent residents. For several summers, Llyod operated the Union Steamship Store which is now the Heritage Site in Snug Cove. The family lived in Bowen Bay until 1983, when the last of the Walters passed away. The old cottage was in disrepair and Bob Johnson, a resident shareholder, was asked to start the removal of the old home. In this process, a12 foot by 3 inch Watts aircraft propeller was found jammed under the deck between the 2x12 inch joists. Because I had worked for Bristol Aero Industries at Vancouver International Airport in 1960 refurbishing propeller blades for the Canadian Air Force, Bob Johnson called me to identify the propeller. When he showed it to me, I was shocked. I had never seen a propeller that long. Unfamiliar with what kind of plane it came from, we contacted the National Aviation Museum in Ottawa. According to them, in 1935 -36, twenty-six Blackburn Shark II float planes were purchased by the RCAF on the recommendation of the British Air ministry. Their purpose was to be the standard RCAF torpedo-bomber for Western Canada. They
established a float-plan baseat Jericho Beach with detachments at Pat Bay, Uclulet, Alliford Bay and Prince Rupert.
Although none of the planes ever dropped a torpedo, Japanese submarines had been spotted along the coast of British Columbia. With the outbreak of the Second World War, the Shark II became the primary patrol bomber for the West Coast of Canada, carrying 250lbs of torpedos. Although none of the planes ever dropped a torpedo, Japanese submarines had been spotted along the coast of British Columbia. Oddly enough, of the twenty-six Shark II’s, seven were reduced to spare parts, five were returned to the Royal Navy in England, and one crashed during an initial testing at Trenton in 1938. Thirteen crashed along the BC coast. So how did this great propeller come to be found on Bowen Island? According to Bob Johnson, Lloyd Walters and his neighbour Alex Ross owned a twenty foot sail boat that they moored at Jericho Beach near the air base. It is assumed that they saw or found the used Watts propeller at the air base and asked the attending mechanic if they could have it. With approval, they placed the prop on their boat and sailed around Cape Roger Curtis into Bowen Bay. At the time, there were no roads to Bowen Bay or Bluewater, let alone electricity (this would not be brought to Bowen until the spring of 1956). Apparently, Walters wanted to build a wind generator for his home. Realizing that a structure to support such a heavy propeller would require sturdy engineering and a lot of planning, he, in the meantime, jammed the Watts propeller beneath his front deck. Best to let it be known this propeller exists, it is probably the only one left in the world. If anyone is interested in viewing this propeller, it hangs on the wall in the south terminal of the Vancouver International Airport.
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Submarine Cable Project Bowen Island Where: September Morn Beach Closure Captain Terry Rollins with the Watts propeller found in the Walter home in Bowen Bay. photo submitted
When: May 24 - July 31, 2017 We are improving the reliability of service for our customers on Bowen Island by installing a new submarine cable from West Vancouver. Primary construction activities will occur between May 22 and July 31 in preparation for the cable installation later this year. To ensure the safety of the public, the trail to September Morn Beach will be closed temporarily during the work period. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we complete this
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A designer’s guide to Bowen’s shopping Super Bowl CAROLINE HURD SUBMISSION
Are you ready for BICS annual clothing sale this Saturday?! Or does a trip like that fill you with dread? Fear not my friend, let me walk you through the steps I take for an efficient and effective one stop shopping experience. I have embraced the wonderful concept of the minimalist wardrobe. If having children has taught me anything, it is that less is more. Buy wisely and your mornings will be a breeze, so
will your laundry day. Here’s my list of what to do to prepare for Saturday’s Super Bowl of thrifty shopping: First on the list: clear the pantry, I mean the wardrobe. Think of your wardrobe as a well stocked pantry. It must serve you tastes, work habits and lifestyle. Keep only your favourite pieces. If you haven’t worn an item in 12 months it’s time to pass it on. Are your favorites too worn or torn? Whatever can’t be salvaged, take note to replace and chuck - or turn them into cleaning rags. Whatever can be mended, bring to the repair shop if you
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don’t know how to use a thread and needle. Dress shoes need new soles? Get them fixed and wear them for another 5 years. Step 2: make a list of what’s missing. Let’s be honest, all we really need are a good jacket, 1-2 cardigans, 7-10 tops, 3-4 bottoms, 3 pairs of shoes (casual, dressy, runners), rain boots and a bag that matches the shoes. If you choose carefully and make everything work well together, you will have dozens of outfits to work with. The secret: you need to be able to wear each piece in at least 5 different looks. If you can only think of one or two, it’s not worth the twoonie. Now once your basics are covered, accessories will be your spice rack. Here’s where the fun happens! A scarf, a belt and bling can turn any basic into an outfit. Step 3 is my favourite: Research! What’s the new thing? The fashion industry wants you to ask that question. As a fashion designer, my advice to you is when in doubt, choose time-
less over trendy. Find your muses: consider people that have a similar shape to yours and that you think dress well. Study the pieces that they wear and the effect of the overall silhouette combinations that they put together. Colour is secondary. You are looking at length of tops, style of pants, if it’s fitted or loose. My favorite places for online research include Pinterest and bloggers. Make a list of the best styles or better yet, print out a few pics of what you have found. Choose a coffee shop, sit and do some people watching. You’re not judging, your researching. Now you are ready to shop: Start with the designer rack and look for high end goods. You get what you pay for so always go for the best you can afford. Merino wool, cashmere and natural fibres are your friend. They age well and keep you comfortable. An acrylic sweater will look good for about 5 hours. Also, don’t limit yourself to your gender’s sec-
Garden club talk on restorative gardens BI GARDEN CLUB SUBMISSION
On May 15, 2017 the Bowen Island Garden club welcomes Shelagh Smith, HTR, MAEEC, a professional gardener, horticultural therapist and ecological educator. Shelagh will share her experiences in designing restorative gardens and knowledge about “nature engagement” as a research-based healthcare practice. This interactive slide show presentation will teach us how we can apply simple daily nature engagement strategies to improve mood, fire up creativity and live a happier life. Shelagh will discuss how nature improves the way we function and the way we feel in the places we live, work and learn. She will provide us with tips on designing gardens and choosing plants to create and/or improve health and well- being. Shelagh will also discuss how the profession of horticultural therapy has been successful in applying these strategies in both healthcare and social settings such as hospitals and schools. Please join us at the Legion on May 15, 2017 at 1 PM for this inspiring and educational presentation. She will reaffirm what many of you already experience and know
about gardening and hopefully add to your repertoire of strategies to augment your health and well-being in the garden or from the abundance of nature we are blessed with on Bowen. Entry for garden club members is free, guests are $3.00
Shelagh Smith will provide tips on designing gardens to improve health and well-being.
The Bowen Island Arts Council presents:
Artist Reception and Panel Discussion Wednesday, May 17, 7pm Gallery @ Artisan Square
Art exhibit runs May 17 - June11
Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
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Panel discussion features the Seattle artists and a special guest, social justice activist Minnijean Brown Trickey, a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of young students who broke through segregation to attend High School in Arkansas in 1957. Recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal, Minnijean has spent her life fighting for civil rights, including supporting the struggle of First Nations people, protesting to save the environment, and working towards equality for all.
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The 3 new Playground Pieces for the BICS Community Playground would not have been possible without the tremendous support we received from the entire Community of Bowen Island! We would like to thank these organizations for their support: Bowen Island Municipality West Vancouver School District Parent Advisory Council Bowen Island Community Foundation Knick Knack Nook
Thank you to these individuals who made private donations:
Bowen Rotary Smooth Stones Foundation Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Department Bowen Irly Building Centre Bowen Island Arts Council
Alex Sinclair Katherine Gish Janet Esseiva Marie Neys Yvonne McSkimming Ayla & Finn Schwenning Vicki Fuller
Phil Kemp Wilma Pretorius Sheila McBurney Frank Gish & Joanna Mereu Denise Lockett Marc Baur
The cherry trees in bloom are an iconic part of the BICS playground and they also symbolize growth, rejuvenation and youthful energy. Every part of the tree symbolizes our Community Playground contributors ~ from a solid foundation found in the large trunk and supporting branches out to the numerous smaller branches, leaves and blossoms. We wanted the tree to be playful with the swing and uplifting dancing branches reflecting the happiness and joy to be found in a well-loved community playground. Thank you Diana Idzebski for your creative artwork! To all the generous donors to the CSA cherry tree bag and donation drive…. thank you! Courtney Morris, Tim Hausch, Tristan Butler, Vera Keogh, Tyler Matzen, Hazel and Eden’s mom, Joy, Alisa Semina, Chris Coulter, Kathy Clarke and Pedro, Noah and Dillon, Jane and Frazer and Cree, Mary Lynn Machado, Barb, Caroline LaPointe, Tammy Schultz, Robbie from kindergarten, Robyn Coulter, Bernice, Nagavi family, Renate, Louis, Tess MacDonald, Barry and Heather Adams, Gale Lyttle, Oskar and LM, Tina N., Sasha, Felicity, Jess and Burle from The Sweet Stand, Sarah Haxby, Russell Porter, Ann Walters, Barbara Hall, Scott Slater, Frazer Simmons and Sylvia Special thanks to Yorrick Haase BICS student council rep. and to the Ruddy Potato for providing the venue. For ANYONE we may have missed....thank you, you are not forgotten Thank you Levi Seaberly, the Youth Crafters group and to Bethen, Nuala and Martha who dropped off a baggie with sales proceeds from their lemonade stand.
Special thanks to Meribeth Deen and Maureen Sawasy for the support of the Bowen Island Undercurrent. Each one of these donations contributed to the playground pieces we are celebrating! It is because of each one of YOU that we could make it happen.
Thank you everyone!
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