Bowen Island Undercurrent July 6 2023

TOURNEY FOR TEUN: The 2nd AnnualTeun Schut Golden Boot MemorialTournament was held last week to honour a Father, Husband, soccer player, musician, and Bowen resident who was well-loved on the island Teun’s daughter, Roos Schut, and wife, Marianne Schedler, joined tournament members during the friendly competition at the Community School field. To read more about the day, and see photos, check out Bowen Island FC’s recap on Page 11 of the paper / Submitted photo

Multi-Use Path to follow Grafton Road

ISSUES IDENTIFIED WITH PRIOR CONNOLLY CREEK ROUTE

ALEX KURIAL Editor

The Multi-Use Path looks like it will be making a divergence from its original path to Grafton Lake

Director of engineering Patrick Graham suggested the changes during a presentation to council last week The most significant alterations would take part in an upcoming phase of the Multi-Use Path’s (MUP) journey where it would travel from Charlie’s Lane to Grafton Lake They would also impact the ending point of the phase in-progress, stretching from the MUP’s current end-point at Artisan Lane and going west to Charlie’s Lane.

The prior municipal council decided on a path to the lake following Connolly Creek and eventually looping back around to Grafton Road. But Graham is now suggesting the MUP continue to follow Grafton Road as it continues to wind across the island. He had several reasons for moving the path away from the forest, focused on both difficulties of the Connolly route and benefits to the Grafton choice

Some of the issues anticipated on the original path along Connolly Creek began at the last stretch of the current phase due to the terrain of Charlie’s Lane The small road is narrow and steep, Graham describing it as “ very sketchy” during bad weather

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Events

AllCouncilmeetingsareopen tothepublictoattendin personorelectronically,unless notedotherwise

July 10, 2023

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RegularCouncilMeeting

Dog Control

SnugCoveisanon-leashdog area

CrippenRegionalParkhasonly oneleashoptionalareawhich isthedesignatedoff-leash areaadjacenttothemeadow

Onmunicipaltrails,yourdog canbeoffitsleashbutmust beunderyourcontrolatall times(threemetrersfromyou)

Somedogsandpeoplearenot comfortablebeing approachedbyoffleashdogs. Let’skeepourtrailsrelaxing andfunforeveryone.

Anddon’tforgettoscoopthat poop!

Dogs on beaches

Dogsarenotpermittedon BowenBayBeach,TunstallBay BeachandSandyBeachduring themonthsofJuly&August

Onallotherbeaches,dogs mustbeonaleashorunder yourcontrolatalltimes(within 3metres)

bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ dog-control/

Seeking Public Comment

TUP20230066

GardenCentreat511Sunset

RegularCouncilMeeting

Monday,July10,2023at6:15pm

Theapplicanthasappliedtooperateagardencenter/nurseryat511 SunsetRoadwhere,inadditiontoplantsgrownonsite,wholesale plantswillbeimportedforsaleduringtheinitialstagesofthebusiness operation Agricultureuse,currentlypermittedontheproperty,allows thesaleofplantsgrownon-sitebutnotthesaleofimportedplants

TheproposedtemporaryusewouldpermitaGardenCentreUse, limitedtotheretailsaleofnurseryplants,homegardeningsupplies andrelatedgoodsandservices

Seeking Public Comment

DVP20230078

361Cardena

RegularCouncilMeeting

Monday,July10,2023at6:15pm

ADevelopmentVariancePermitapplicationhasbeensubmittedfor 361Cardena(shownonmap)toreducethefrontsetbackfrom75mto 06mfortheinstallationofasemi-ingroundpool(275m3)

StaffintroducedtheapplicationtoCouncilattheJune12th,2023, CouncilMeeting

MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:Theapplicationmaybe viewedatMunicipalHallduringofficehoursoronlineat: wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/planning/

YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME: WrittensubmissionsmaybedeliveredtoMunicipalHallbefore4:00 pmonMonday,July10,2023byemailto mayorandcouncil@bimbcca,inperson,bymailorfax VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetoMayorandCouncilatthe meeting

Questions?PleasecontactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningand Development,byphoneat604-947-4255ext 230orbyemailat dmartin@bimbcca

Council Meeting time change

1:00 pm instead of 6:15 pm

What do you think?

CouncilisthinkingaboutchangingthetimeofRegularCouncil Meetingstoearlierinthedayat1:00pmfrom6:15pm

Thiswouldmakemeetingsmoreefficientandfacilitatebetter decisionmaking Councilisabletosetmeetingtimeswithout consultationwiththepublic,however,they’reinterestedinhow thisimpactsresidents Withthehybridmeetingformat,it’seasier thanevertoattendfromanywhere,however,theremaybeother considerations ThisinformalfeedbackformwillbeopenuntilAugust 21,2023

wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/what-do-you-think/

MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:Theapplicationmaybe viewedatMunicipalHallduringofficehoursoronlineat: wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/planning/

YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:

WrittensubmissionsmaybedeliveredtoMunicipalHallbefore4:00 pmonMonday,July10,2023byemailto mayorandcouncil@bimbcca,inperson,bymailorfax VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetoMayorandCouncilatthe meeting

Questions?PleasecontactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningand Development,byphoneat604-947-4255ext 230orbyemailat dmartin@bimbcca

Vancouver Coastal Health Survey

VCHisdevelopinganintegratedhigh-levelhealthservices masterplanfortheSeatoSkycorridortorespondtothe currentandfuturehealthandwellnessneedsoftheSeatoSky corridor.Youcanparticipatehere:

https://engage.vch.ca/health-vision

Grafton Road path long overdue for safety upgrades

The MUP will now follow the red line along Grafton Road, rather than the green line along Connolly Creek. Thepurpleandorangelineoff-roadfromArtisanLaneto Charlie’sLaneiscurrentlyunderconstruction./ BIM map

in costs for right of way acquisitions from property owners Considering factors including these acquisitions, habitat compensation, culvert replacements, and more, constructing the MUP from its current point at Artisan Lane to Grafton Lake is estimated at around $3 807 million via Grafton Road, and $4 518 million along Connolly Creek

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Incorporating it next to the MUP in order to continue to the creek, and placing vehicles, pedestrians, and bikes in a tight space together would be an “accident waiting to happen” according to the director

There are more potential problems once the MUP returned to the woods and continued along the creek One of these is environmental impact, as more riparian areas along both Connolly and Terminal Creeks would be disturbed during construction The security of both the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant and Utilities Works Yard could also be impacted as the path would run next to both facilities. Owners of private wells along the route also expressed

similar security concerns.

The main advantage of the Connolly Creek route, and why it was originally chosen, was the enhanced scenery of running the MUP through the forest instead of along Grafton Road. While Graham acknowledged this, he pointed out that even if the path ran via Connolly Creek, people will still inevitably end up travelling the main road anyway

Since that stretch of mid-island road has long been a hazard for cyclists and pedestrians, rerouting the MUP to follow Grafton Road would finally lead to these safety issues being addressed

The Grafton route would also be shorter and cost less than following the creek, both in total amount and

Community Centre Joint Management Commitee seeking members

TheCommunityCentreconstructionisnearingcompletion.BIMandTheHearthArts onBowenwillbecontinuingtheircollaborationfromtheconceptualizationphase ofthefacility,throughdesignandconstruction,tosupportingitsadministrationand functioning.AJointManagementCommittee(CCJMC)isbeingformedtoadvise Councilonpolicydevelopmentandprovideoperationalguidancetomanageshared interestanduseofthecommunityspace

InadditiontorepresentativesfromboththeHearthandBIM,twomembersofthe communityatlargearebeingsoughttoparticipateinthisadvisorygroup CCJMC memberswillbeaskedtoconductbudgetandschedulingreviews;consultonpolicy development,includingfeestructures,rentalandfacilityusepolicies;anddemonstrate acomprehensiveunderstandingofdiversityoflocalcommunityinterestsandneeds whenconsideringfeedbackoncouncilreferrals Moreinformationregardingtheroleof thisCommitteemaybefoundinitsTermsofReference

Ifyouareinterestedinapplying,pleasecompletetheCommitteeApplicationFormand senditviaemailtosshortt@bimbc.caordropitoffatMunicipalHallbyJuly10,2023at 4:00pm.

Questions?ContactStefShort,CommitteeCoordinator,byemailatsshortt@bimbc.ca orbyphoneat604-947-4255ext.253

https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/news/

Council voted 4-1 to approve the change of direction. Coun. Tim Wake was opposed, saying the project needed more work, and Coun. Alex Jurgensen and John Saunders were not present for the vote

Staff will now explore how to best connect the current phase back to Grafton Road after it diverges off-road at Artisan Lane and returns later on. Graham says one of the most challenging parts of this will be how to build a safe crossing for the MUP over Charlie’s Lane If this can’t be done across the steep road, the director said a tunnel or bridge will need to be considered. “In any case you need to cross Charlie’s Lane somehow, and it needs to be safe,” said Graham

Proposed Rezoning at Cape Roger Curtis

ComingupattheJuly10,2023RegularCouncilMeeting

StaffwillbepresentingtoCouncilandrecommending:

• thatrecommendationsmadeatbothJune26andJuly10meetingsbeincludedas conditionsoftherezoning

• thatCouncilrefertherezoningandOCPamendmentbylawstoseveral committees,organizationsandagencies

• thatCouncilrequiretheapplicanttoholdapublicinformationmeetingregarding theapplication

www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/council-meetings/

BC’s Coastal Fire Ban back in place

EffectivenoononFriday,July7,2023,firesofanysortwillbeprohibitedthroughoutthe CoastalFireCentre,andthatincludesBowenIsland.Thismeansnocampfiresorbeach firesanywhereatanytime Reportallfiresto911.

It’s been a few weeks since we saw the Joni Mitchell concert at the Gorge Amphitheatre and I’m still floating on the experience We knew we were in for something special We couldn’t have known how special

And to think I almost didn’t buy the tickets

It was a soggy grey November afternoon on the ferry home, and I was scrolling uselessly through Facebook when the Ladies in the Canyon concert at the Gorge with “Joni and the Jam” popped into my feed. “Tickets On Sale Soon” it said. What could it hurt to have a quick look?

I clicked the link and low and behold there were pre-sale tickets available with great seats. I selected 2 shockingly expensive tickets and pressed confirm before the ferry docked and I could change my mind.

I was 8 years old when my family gifted me Joni’s Ladies of the Canyon album. It was 1971, the album was brand new and it was my first record. I was just learning to play our crappy, second hand guitar and her music was like a lightning rod of inspiration for me to listen deeply, learn well and sing with all my heart

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Joni Mitchell at the Gorge Notice of OpenWater Swim Event

To the Bowen Island boating community, SwimBowen’s annual Cancer Care fundraising event will host 75 open-water swimmers along with a crew of water safety marshals in kayaks, paddleboards and zodiacs on Saturday, July 15th between 9:30 and 11:30 To ensure everyone ’ s safety, we would be ever so grateful if boaters (and boat launchers) could avoid the south end of Tunstall Bay during this time Additionally, if you can relocate any boats moored in the area for that 2-hour window, we’d be doubly appreciative, as that will help us provide a clear line-of-sight between course-marker buoys for swimmers and safety marshals If you have questions or concerns, please email us: swimbowensociety@gmail.com

With Oceans of Gratitude!

- Mary Letson & the SwimBowen Team

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I must have played that album a thousand times, sitting cross legged on our blue living room carpet with the album cover on my lap, leaping up to reset the needle on my favourite songs over and over again I knew every word of every song I was mesmerized by her lyrics, her drawings and the way the melodies settled deliciously in and around my heart

My love for her music has consistently circled back to me my entire life In the 80’s it was Chalk Mark in the Rain, Turbulent Indigo in the 90’s, and then Shine in 2007 - each album somehow lifted and moved me when I needed it the most. Even as Joni’s music shifted and as my music tastes changed, her melodies and lyrics continued to weave themselves into my life.

And so there we were to hear her live in the most stunning setting ever. It was surreal. Neither my husband or I have ever been to the Gorge – and despite reviewing all the beautiful photos and descriptions, I figured it couldn’t possibly be that gorgeous It was

Brandi Carlisle’s rich vocals and easy stage presence opened the show under an arc of blue sky that melted to peach as the sun set The hills and the canyon beyond kept changing colour in a way that an indoor theatre company could only dream to replicate Swallows swooped overhead and hawks were busy floating on thermals over the cliffs I kept looking around at our natural theatre in stunned delight wondering how it could possibly get better It did

Joni Mitchell was assisted on stage and settled into a grand chair next to Brandi Carlisle In 2015, Joni suffered a catastrophic brain aneurysm and lost her ability to do the most basic things Including playing guitar and singing The support to relearn her music was inspired by Brandi Carlisle’s friendship and the almost monthly informal jam sessions in Joni’s living room The support and love for Joni from the rest of the musicians on stage that night was palpable and elevated the performance to yet another whole, beautiful level.

The rest of the “Joni Jam” included in part – can you believe it - Annie Lennox and Sarah McLachlan. We had no idea who would be performing alongside Joni and Brandi as the concert had simply been

billed as Joni Mitchell, with Brandi Carlisle and Friends. More surreal joy ensued. With Cam’s arm wrapped around me, more happy tears trickled down my cheeks. I eventually stopped brushing them away and just let them wash over me

For the next 3 hours we were awed by music sung by Joni, to Joni and shared with Joni And the stories Between songs, Brandi would prompt Joni with “Remember that story you told me about ?” And Joni would be off with precious, little vignettes of her touring travels in the 60’s and 70’s, all delivered with ease, humour and a little giggle that bubbled up throughout the entire evening Joni was having the time of her life

The songs (and stories) just kept coming and wafting over and through us, lifting and floating the 27,000 strong crowd that had travelled from every corner of the world to be there Three generations of us surrendering to the rhythms and lyrics that have played such a huge part in our lives It was dreamlike to hear the music I have loved for the past 50 years sung by Joni and her Jam – the lyrics reframed and remarkably more meaningful than ever before

And to think I almost didn’t buy the tickets It’s a big reminder to me to do the things that light me up. Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Include the people I love and take the leap for an experience of a lifetime. I’m so glad I did.

Thank you Joni. We did feel like stardust and golden.

- Mary Letson

A Hummingbird on its lunch break, as expertly captured mid-flight by Haig Farris.

Islands Trust Council meeting June 27-29 on Gabriola Island VIEWPOINTS

JUDITH GEDYE Islands Trust Trustee

The location was fabulous You may not have heard of The Haven, but if you know or love Yellow Point Lodge, it is similar Their website: “Established in 1983, Haven is a not-for-profit Centre for Transformational Learning located on 7 acres of oceanfront and forested land on beautiful Gabriola ” The sunny deck with a view west is where I spent most of my time when not in meetings The place is for sale for $5 million and we fantasized having it as an Islands Trust retreat, but alas, resort management is not on our priority list

Trust Council consists of 26 Trustees, representing 13 groups of the hundreds of islands in the archipelago, including Sue Ellen Fast and myself representing the only Island Municipality. Meetings were scheduled from Tuesday to Thursday midday The first half day was spent catching up with each other and the issues facing each island with a “round-table” discussion – literally going round the table describing local issues I mentioned Metro Vancouver’s Cape Roger Curtis proposal.

The Trust’s CAO outlined this session with work on developing a strategic plan for the organization A sub-committee of the Financial Planning committee, with considerable expertise in the corporate world, has been working hard to collate material on the why and how of building such a strategic plan and explaining its benefits for planning and prioritizing work. A stra-

tegic plan was a top recommendation of a Governance Review report published a year ago.

Before breaking for the day, there was a presentation from the “Gabriola Climate 12-12-12” group. They have taken reports about the need to adapt, change and mitigate versus climate change to heart and hold monthly meetings and events to share information and increase awareness. One idea I particularly liked was a puppet show of the Three Little Pigs to start a discussion about housing There are monthly events, all designed to be proactive and help raise awareness It was inspiring

Wednesday morning was spent on a SWOT exercise (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) with all the Trustees and staff assigned to four groups to list everything we could think of under each category: for example, strengths: highly committed staff; depth of knowledge with staff and collected documents; beauty, rarity, honourable legacy; economic strength in creativity, culture, tourism; residents care for place and neighbours; people actively choose to live and stay on an island; Indigenous significance

Weaknesses: high staff turnover and loss of corporate memory; website not the resource expected; material needs better cataloguing; manage versus stop growth pressures; communications needs staffing, minimal support from Province and limits to property taxes

Opportunities include: more national and provincial funding for areas of interest (housing, Indigenous, transportation);

demographics changing and more young families on some islands; climate change partnerships increasing; regionalized interests expanding.

Threats include an existing housing crisis and socio-economic imbalance; climate change and increased dangers of fire/water scarcity/sewage

That is a partial list, but you get the idea Those lists were collated then we went back to work on combinations of the 4 areas: Opportunities outside the organization that could build on strengths or counter weaknesses; similarly threats outside the organization and how to use our strengths, or develop alternatives to avoid the doubling of weaknesses and threats This is the beginning of an analysis of the organization A rich start for more in-depth work in the strategic planning sessions in September

There were bag lunches and “field trips” organized and I went to the recycling depot Their depot is huge and organized differently: you pull up, drop off, and a small army of staff sort There is an assortment of tables, tents, and outbuildings for appliances, building materials and tools A “ReLove Local” project focused on textiles They analyzed the pieces that could be resold versus waste, sorted the waste into type of fibre and started taking it apart and rebuilding with it (bags, bibs, towels, dog beds). They have bought an industrial shredder to use in the manufacture of acoustical sound panels They sell their remade items and we met in an unfinished building which will be a dedicated “make-it” space

In the afternoon there were reports from Trust Programs, and Services committees and the Islands Trust Conservancy And there was a presentation by Brent Mueller, a Director in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, about the role of local governments in reconciliation with First Nations While much of the responsibility lies with the Federal and Provincial governments, local governments have considerable experience, and the Islands trust, with a mandate of land use planning, has many issues to consider, particularly when working on unceded territory.

Mr Mueller joined the Trustees for supper and we were also joined by the Honourable Sheila Malcomson, MLA for Nanaimo, former chair of the Islands Trust, now the Minister for Social Development and Poverty Reduction, former Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Some very interesting perspectives and contacts Later that evening a small group (not a quorum) met and with the help of some delicious local cider, decided we did not have all the answers for accommodating tiny houses, but we were inspired, again and more!

The next morning there was a lengthy closed meeting concerning two legal opinions Trust Council had received about outstanding concerns There will be no disclosure of that discussion as the concerns are ongoing, except to say that the discussions were collegial and helpful. Apparently that is a change in tone and demeanor which is welcome

Hood Point Reunion 2023 VIEWPOINTS

SHEILA MCCALL

Contributor

This picture is of a reunion of people who were teenagers together in the 1950s summers at Hood Point

Times were very different then, there were no cars or bicycles, as there was no car ferry, we came by Sannie Transportation was by foot or boat, boats being the popular method with teens People made their own fun as there were no electronics, not even the telephone The building you see in the background,

called NO-WALL-HALL, was built by volunteer labor, the teens scoured the beaches for all the logs, then with adult help brought them up to the field The shakes for the roof were all hand split and then assembled by fathers and kids The hall is still a center for the community today.

One last highlight was the annual trek to Snug Cove with our 25 cents to buy penny candy at the Bowmart Walking there and back was usually done once a summer

We had a wonderful day walking around Hood Point looking at the changes and reminiscing about the good old days

We’ll miss you Naismiths!

Hood Point residents past and present gathered at No-Wall-Hall for a reunion in mid-June. Back Row (L-R), Brita Shaw, Chris Barratt, Jenny Lou [Shaw] Linley, Karen [Hender] Drexel, Bill Gross Front Row (L-R), Byron Hender, Sheila [Ledingham] McCall, Rosamund Bell, Leslie Rae, Alistair Campbell. / Alex Kurial photo

There was a well-attended gathering at the Bowfest Field on Saturday, June 24 for a muchbeloved Bowen family who have lived here for over a decade. The family, left to right, Qurban, Erin, Ella Rose, Santosha, and Griffin the dog Naismith, were off to Nova Scotia where they are resettling After many hugs and well wishes they left for their new home on Monday the 26th. They will be well missed.

- Marcus Hondro caption & photos

Logan Family Healthcare Scholarship Offers Support to Bowen Islanders

BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Sandy Logan (beloved RPT) has created the Logan Family Healthcare Scholarship in her parent’s memory to help Bowen Islanders pursue healthcare-related education. We spoke with Sandy to learn more about the scholarship.

Why did you want to create the Logan Family Healthcare Scholarship?

“I grew up watching Mom, an RN, along with her best friend (another RN) and two

neighbourhood doctors help patch up the bumps and scrapes; remove fishing hooks etc of the summertime crowd while Dad dedicated his time working with the neighbourhood water committee to help secure clean drinking water and fire hydrants We’ve all had a special connection with Bowen and I wanted to pay it forward in their memory ”

Who is the ideal recipient of the Scholarship?

“Someone who has strong links with the community; is curious, a lifelong learner and is passionate about helping others to secure and maintain a healthy active lifestyle”

Why did you want to do this for Bowen students?

“Mom and Dad were strong supporters of lifelong learning I was lucky enough to have their help along with multiple scholarship funds to pave the way in my health care education journey I know how stressful it is to make enough money for tuition and living expenses and wanted to help ease that stress There has been an explosion of interest in lifestyle medicine and technology, I can’t wait to see what the next generation of Bowenites come up with!”

All applicants must:

- Be a resident of Bowen Island or have strong ties to Bowen Island

- Demonstrate aspiration to a career in

Health Care or desire for further training

- Provide proof of acceptance in a relevant course at a recognized Canadian institution

There is no age limit or maximum for this award

All relevant aspects of an applicant’s life will be considered including extracurricular activities, and their unique experience Wherever possible, preference will be given to an applicant who is deserving of an opportunity in the eyes of the selection committee and this is not necessarily the most academically strong applicant

**DEADLINE EXTENDED** to Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11:59 pm

See more details here:

https://bowenfoundation com/grants/

Canucks Junior GolfWeek stopping at Bowen Golf Course

BOWEN ISLAND GOLF CLUB

The Vancouver Canucks partnership with the PGA of British Columbia are proud to announce Canucks Junior Golf Week, this year featuring Bowen Golf as one of their partnering locations

This continued community partnership and program is designed to help children and youth from across British Columbia stay active and engaged in sport Canucks Junior Golf Week will be held July 7 to 17, with Bowen Golf wrapping up the event on the finale day of July 17

Children and youth aged 5 and up will

The Bowen Island Gymnastics Club will be sending 12 gymnasts and a10-personsupportteam of coaches and parents to the World Gymnaestrada in Amsterdam next month One of them will be Callie Brougham (right) who has travelled to 4 Gymnaestradas as both an athlete and coach. The Bowen athletes are attending as part of the Sea to Sky Performance Team, joining up with teammates from Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and Vancouver. Many practices have been taking place both on and off-island with both themselves and their new teammates, including a pair of intensive practices next week The public will be able to see some of the gymnasts work next Tuesday, July 11 at Bowen Island Community School during a community evening which will also include a barbecue and silent auction. It will

have fun learning the game through single-day camps instructed by certified PGA of BC Golf Professionals in their respective communities Boys and girls from all sports and all skill levels are encouraged to register – no previous golf experience, or equipment is necessary to participate!

Date: July 17

Time: 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm

Cost: $20

Includes equipment rental (if required), and certified golf instruction Each participant will also take home a gift courtesy of our program partners, including an item featuring the Canucks logo

be an 8-minute routine telling the team’s story.

Admission is by donation, and there will also be a chance for visiting kids to try out the gymnastics equipment More infor-

mation is available to the right on Page 9. The team is heading off for Holland onJuly27,theeventstarts

July 30, and the World Gymnaestrada wraps up on August 6

FASTPITCH

Last week got started with the Firemen holding off the Brewers by a single run. They carried this momentum into their game against the top-seeded Shakers two days later, and this time there was no sweating it out as the mercy rule was invoked once they went up for good by 10 runs The 2nd place Firemen are now clipping at the Shakers heels, but the Shakers are still the only team with double digit wins, and will look to sort things out when they play the Diggers on Thursday night

Monday night’s match between said Diggers and the Cruisers was one of the most entertaining of the year, a back-and-forth affair where the final out was recorded with the tying run at the plate It didn’t look that way early, as the Diggers jumped out to a 5-1 lead driven by 3 RBI from Aaron Johnstone

The Cruisers roared back though, tying the game 5-5 in the 4th inning Eli Manning hit a 2 RBI single, stole 2 bases, and scored the tying run when Keelan Hondro knocked him home Hondro also stole 2 bases, scored 2 runs, and was just a home run short of hitting for the cycle.

Aaron Johnstone (#7) and Daniel Cowper (#10) were in the zone on Monday night, combining for 6 of the Diggers’ 9 RBI in their win over the Cruisers Johnstone did the early work by knocking in the team’s first 3 runs. He finished 3/3 with 3 RBI, a run scored,2doubles,andalsoreachingbaseonanerror Cowpermeanwhilestartedthe game pitching, and his clutch 6th inning home run blast with his team trailing put theDiggersontopforgood Cowperwent1/3overall,with3RBIand1runscored He also took one for the team in the 1st inning reaching base on a hit by pitch.

FINAL SCORES

Wednesday, June 28

Brewers (8) vs. Firemen (9)

Thursday, June 29

Twins (0) vs. Diggers (10)

Friday, June 30

Firemen (16) vs. Shakers (6)

Monday, July 3

Diggers (9) vs. Cruisers (7)

Wednesday, July 5 Twins vs. Firemen

UPCOMING GAMES (Allstartat6:30pm)

The most powerful bat in the league might be held by Erik Hunter-James, and he showed this yet again when he sent a solo shot over the fence to start the 5th inning, and give the Cruisers their first lead of the game 6-5. They

Thursday, July 6

Shakers vs. Diggers

Friday, July 7

Cruisers vs. Brewers

Monday, July 10

Firemen vs. Cruisers

Wednesday, July 12

Brewers vs. Diggers

put on two more baserunners during the inning, but would regret not bringing them home later as they left the Diggers trailing by just the slightest of margins

Sensing a reversal of fortune, the Diggers grabbed hits from their first 4 batters of the 6th inning The most important was the 3rd of these, when Dan Cowper saw his pitch and cranked the neon ball over the left field wall to propel his team back into the lead with a 3-run bomb Cowper was brought home the next at-bat on an Adam Woodward double In addition to the offensive contributions, Cowper and Woodward also combined to pitch all 7 innings for their team, including just 2 runs allowed in the final 3 innings by Woodward.

Hunter-James went yard again during his final appearance in the 7th, which cut the lead to 2 and gave his team some new life

A Joe Lalonde single meant Clayton HunterJames could tie the game back up with one swing But Adam got Clayton to swing on the first pitch, the ball bouncing right back to him on the mound where he casually tossed to 1st for the final out, and the 9-7 win.

The Diggers also beat the Twins 10-0 earlier in the week, and are also eyeing the top spot. Next up, naturally, are those very same #1 Shakers, which should be a great game!

- Reporting from Kat, Cheri, George, & Alex

*Thru 7/3 games. RF - Runs For, RA - Runs Against

Horseshoe Bay wildfire declared out

THE FIRE CHIEF HAS A WARNING FOR THE CARELESS PERSON WHO CAUSED THE BLAZE

BRENT RICHTER North Shore News

Last week’s wildfire that burned up a hectare of hillside above Horseshoe Bay has been declared out

After doing final patrols over the weekend, West Vancouver Fire & Rescue alerted the Coastal Fire Centre Monday that the blaze had been officially extinguished.

Investigators tracked down the source of the blaze to just behind a small gazebo at a pull-out/viewing area where Highway 1 turns into Highway 99.

“So that does confirm that it’s human caused,” said fire Chief Dave Clark

Crews closed Highway 99 in both directions June 26 as they tried to get the fire under control. It was only because of a lull in forest fire activity around the province that airtankers, water bombers and bucketing helicopters were so readily available to get

the blaze extinguished, Clark said.

Although they don’t know exactly what sparked the fire, Clark said the most likely culprit is a discarded cigarette butt or some other kind of smoking material The fire department has now placed a sign there warning others about what happened.

Clark said he has a message for the person who carelessly caused so much damage

“Take it as a warning,” he said. “It could have been way worse We could have lost lives or could have lost more than just trees

and nature. We could have lost property and people’s livelihoods.”

Clark said flicking butts is still frustratingly common behaviour among smokers, noting that he saw someone do it on his commute in to work on Thursday.

Smokers need to find a safer way of disposing their butts, as climate change is raising the stakes, making B.C’s forests dryer

“It’s really a problem,” he said. “These small actions that people do have a huge effect on the whole province”

A water bomber attacks a fire burning in the trees near West Vancouver’s Whyte Lake, June 26, 2023 / Submitted photo

A BC Wildfire airtanker battles a West Vancouver fire at Whyte Lake, June 26, 2023 / Ronald Yaworsky photo

Bowen Island Over 50s-65s 4-a-side Memorial FootballTournament

BOWEN ISLAND FOOTBALL CLUB

Joined by supporters, volunteers, Teun’s wife Marianne Schedler and daughter Roos, it was great to see all the oldie Bowen Island Football Club soccer players turn out for the 2nd Annual Teun Schut’s Golden Boot Over 50s-65s 4-a-side Memorial Tournament on June 25 at the Bowen Island Community School turf field.

Teun (1960-2022) was well known on the island for being a brilliant musician and for his amazing talent and friendship on the football pitch where he dazzled everyone with his speed, skills, trickery and many goals, as well as being a 3-time team winner at the 50+ Super Masters World Cup Football Tournament held annually in Europe/UK In these contexts, Teun embodied the true spirit, passion and camaraderie of veterans/masters 50+ football.

To begin last Sunday’s tournament at BICS, all participants joined in a 1-minute clapping celebration in memory of Teun’s life, as well as for other veteran/senior footie players and friends who are no longer with us to play the “beautiful game ” .

Prior to kick-off, Andy Beesting (2023 tournament director) randomly assigned all 50+ participants “out of the hat” to each of the 4-a-side teams: Blue, Red, Green and Yellow.

The rules were adopted from the 2022-2023 Grassroots 50-65+

Super Masters World Cup Football Tournament (3v3, 4v4, 5v5 & Walking Football) at the Home of FIFA Switzerlandthese included customised goalposts, pitch sizes, round-robin game durations, safety considerations, flying substitutions and no goalkeepers.

Congratulations to all participants for the camaraderie and fun afternoon of football in the glorious sunshine.

The oldest participant was celebrated at 72 years young and is affectionately known as ”Super Malc”! 4-a-side “Yellow” team winners included Keith Shapland, Clive Jones, Harry Hubball, and Scott Robertson

James Wood awarded the 2023 BIFC Teun Schut Memorial Trophy for best contribution to Over 50s football to Harry Hubball. Many thanks to Andy Beesting (2023 tournament manager), pitch-side volunteers, John Reid and BIFC for all their support for this annual 50-65+ memorial tournament

NOTE: Summer BIFC Over 50s-65s 4v4 football nights at BICS turf field will take place on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm: July 5 & 19, Aug 2, 16, & 30, and Sept 13 Details: https://www. bowenfc.com/adult50plus

If you are over-50-65+ years of age and interested to play seniors football on Bowen Island (or in next year ’ s 50+ 4-a-side memorial tournament), contact Anita PetersWhite at BIFC info@bowenfc. com to be added to the list, all welcome!

T o u r n a m e n t participants gather prior to kickoff (top), a 1- minute Clapping Celebration was also held before the tournament to honour Teun (middle), ‘Super Malc’ was a tourney star (far left), and the annual Teun Schut Golden Boot trophy (left). / Submitted photos

Three Artists Bring the Outside In

MATHILDE ROHR Cultural Connector / The Hearth Gallery

The Hearth’s new group show presents the work of three well established artists: Cathryn Jenkins, Michael Host, and Niina Chebry. Entitled Outside In, the exhibit juxtaposes sculpture, wood designs, and paintings of three Parker Street creatives who, in their own respective ways, interpret and explore subject matter from the outdoors

Cathryn Jenkins, well known for her wildlife sculptures, works largely in stone quarried from the mountains of Osoyoos and Revelstoke Her highly polished bronze, serpentine, marble, and argillite beasts invite both a visual and tactile experience The wild informs her attention; from it, she extracts the graceful power of native eagles, sea lions, and bears Jenkins’ art creates a sense of fluid movement and successfully breathes life into the hardest of stones

Michael Host, founder of “mth woodworks” , is inspired by the surrounding forest habitat of BC and translates this experience into both functional and artistic pieces. Through his process, he manages to marvelously encapsulate the essence of raw material. Ecological responsibility has remained paramount for him, and the use of salvaged trees and stumps has provided him the opportunity to create art from environmental biproducts. By using organic soy and peanut-based resins, Michael is able to design and install furniture that leaves little

to no impact on the land.

Niina Chebry’s nature-based paintings suggest a sense of abstraction while addressing themes of climate change and environmental issues Drawn to the abundant variations found in nature – wild, fragile, majestic – her work explores novel ways to view the environment. Layers of textures and translucent colors give to her work a sense of mystery. Known for her icescape paintings, she uses these tilting masses as a metaphor for the isolation and impermanence of the human condition.

With a multiplicity of mediums, these three artists aim to create a dynamic and engaging exhibition, celebrating their home environment while considering Bowen’s own natural uniqueness Indeed, best known as a quick escape from city life and for its lush beauty, Bowen seems to be the quintessential venue for Outside In.

“Much like that wondrous sensation when standing at the edge of a body of water, mountain, or forest, nature-inspired art and the essence of raw material remind us that there’s more to life than carpets and fluorescent lighting” , they say.

Therefore, in response to a common desire of connection with the natural world and of shedding the burdens of modern or urban life, bringing outside elements into the white cube offers a sense of tranquility, awe, and contemplation.

Outside In is now on at the Hearth until July 23. The Artist pARTy will be held July 8 from 6 to 8 pm with bar service, snacks, and DJ Yeshe

(L-R) Cathryn Jenkins, Michael Host, and Niina Chebry / Submitted photo

You might be able to see the Man in the Moon, if you look closely enough. The ‘Buck Moon’ was putting on a show Sunday night / Haig Farris photo

CALENDAR

Saturday, July 8

7th Annual Bowen Island Logger Show

This year at the Bowfest Field Opening ceremonies at 11 am $10 admission, kids 12 and under free Food and drink on-site, cash only event No dogs More information to the left

Saturday, July 8

Author Talk: Ingrid Hauss

Local author, artist, and art educator Ingrid Hauss speaks on her new book, Toward Renewal and Belonging: Art, Movement, and Community, which invites readers to engage in a creative process of self-discovery 2 pm start

Saturday, July 8

Judith Gedye Open House

Collins Hall at 3 pm Come for snacks and conversation

Tuesday, July 11

Gymnastics Club Fundraiser

World Gymnaestrada Community Performance Celebration BBQ/Silent

Auction Wrap-Up and Kids Tumble Time Area *the show and festivities start at 5:30 to 7:30 pm* at BICS gym The Sea to Sky Performance Team is comprised of gymnasts from Bowen Island, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton and Vancouver The Team will celebrate and tell the story of the Sea to Sky region from the waters of Howe Sound/Átl’ka7tsem to the eagles of Squamish/Skwxwú7mesh and the mountains of Whistler/Pemberton Lil’wat

Tuesday, July 11

Rotary Speaker Series

Our guest speaker is Bowen Island Municipality Councillor, Judith Gedye Her topic: ‘Preserve & Protect (Bowen Island) While Preparing for the Future’ Judi Gedye’s presentation about preserving and protecting Bowen Island while preparing for its future will consider the mandate of the Islands Trust as well as the future of land use on Bowen Judi comments, “Recent discussions at the Trust, and the work I have been doing with their Governance Committee, is relevant to that discussion, so I’m reasonably well prepared!” she says (More on Page 6) Doors open about 7 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 We plan to conclude by 9 pm

Monday, July 17

Colleen Elizabeth Celebration of Life

In remembrance of Colleen Elizabeth Bergin, a celebration of life will be held at 3 pm at 681 Buchanan Road, Bowen Island, BC Please join our family as we celebrate this extraordinary person Reception to follow Questions or concerns please contact Larry Morse 604-209-7609 or Nichole Ma 778-989-8563

To August 31

Summer Reading Challenge at the Library

Bowen Library challenges you to a summer of great reading! Pick up your tracker at the Library and complete seven Reading Challenges and three Bonus Challenges. Books can be hard copies, graphic novels, ebooks, audiobooks and braille. On your tracker check off the challenges you complete, list the books you ’ ve read, and tell us which challenge was your favourite and why. Submit the finished tracker to us (at the front desk

or through the book drop), or email it to info@bowenlibrary ca to enter the grand prize draw!

WEDNESDAYS

Bowen Bridge

We meet from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Bowen Court on Wednesdays Fee is $6 per person per session Your place at the table must be arranged - by email - no later than 6 pm on the Monday before To make your booking or to seek more information, please email bowcates04@gmail com We look forward to seeing you

Thursday Art Group

The Thursday Art Group (TAG) meets every Thursday at Collins Hall from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm to create, paint, sketch and enjoy meeting like minded souls If you think this group might be for you, pop by and see what we are all about

WEEKENDS

Saturday Farmers Market at BICS

Annual market at Bowen Island Community School Browse food, crafts, snacks, and more! 10 am to Noon

Yoga on the Pier

Saturday & Sunday from 10:15 to 11:15 am. Join the Nectar Yoga team for a relaxing yoga session at the Snug Cove North Dock (left of the ferry ramp). Bring a yoga mat, water, and sunscreen. Sessions are weather permitting. Pre-registration is recommended, but dropping in can be accomodated if space allows. Find more details and sign up at nectaryoga.ca

Sunsets are a beautiful time to be down, or out, on the water Lisa Brougham’s paddleboard pic being Exhibit A