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Making room for kinders
Diving to the top
Meet the Dog of the Year
BICS adds new portable to accommodate enrolment increase
Becky Underdown’s commitment earns her place on national team
Moguly has earned his retirement, and the Dog Days accolades
RCMP dive team searches for missing islander Doug Mitchell last seen on Saturday night MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Bowen Island resident who lives on boat at the pier has been missing since last Saturday night. There is fear that 59-year-old Doug Mitchell may have drowned but his friends remain hopeful that he’s alive. The RCMP are concerned Mitchell fell into the water while alone and could not get out. His cell phone lost contact with the cell tower at 1:14 a.m. Saturday night. In the days following his disappearance, a friend, who is a diver, searched under and around Mitchell’s boat, the Pelagic, but found nothing. The RCMP sent a dive team to Bowen, Wednesday afternoon, to search the waters and they, too, did not find a body. Mitchell was alone with his dog Cody on his boat on Saturday, the evening of the dock dance. He was in contact with friends earlier that night and the last known sighting was at about 9 p.m. He has not been seen since and left cigarettes, his wallet and Cody on the boat. His car remains parked nearby. “There are not many other options,� Cst. Bryan Mulrooney told the Undercurrent about why the dive team was called in. “Basically, we eliminate all other possibilities and this may be what we’re left with.� continued, PAGE 2
Doug Mitchell, who lives on a sailboat at Dallas Marina, has not been seen since Saturday night. Although friends have hope that the friendly Islander is alive, there are fears that he has drowned. On Wednesday, an RCMP dive team searched the waters of Snug Cove. No body was found and no further searches are planned. Marcus Hondro photo
Anglers urged to be marine stewards REBECCA ALDOUS BLACK PRESS
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orget cutting through red tape; the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society of B.C. is simply ignoring it. The society’s president, Roy Mulder, says he’s tired of seeing government studies on what marine habitats should be protected collect dust. Of the embarrassingly few marine life sanctuaries in B.C., many of them have levels of protection but few fall under full “no take zones,� says the North Vancouver resident. Mulder has been diving for 22 years. He says he’s seen how ineffective these
levels of protections are. He’s found fishing lures that are stuck in or have torn through corals and sponges and hauled out abandoned crab traps that turn into “killing machines.� Mulder has also seen people catch rockfish and release them back into the water, not realizing that by bringing the fish to the sea’s surface, the creatures’ swim bladders expand, resulting in death. Recently divers and scientists have noticed signs of life returning to Howe Sound. But without help and protection, the marine environment has little to no chance of full recovery, Mulder says. “We can’t wait for government,� he adds.
And so the society has taken matters into its own hands. Its members took a pledge to voluntarily refrain from extracting marine organisms out of marine conservation areas and other marine reserves. Now it’s challenging North Shore residents to follow suit. “Fish aren’t cute and cuddly,� Mulder says. “If they had fur, they would be easier to protect.� There are three parts to the society’s grassroots movement - education, stewardship and protection. This spring, the organization met with students on Bowen Island. continued, PAGE 8
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Friends remain hopeful continued, PAGE 1 Cst. Mulrooney said the dive team used sonar equipment to search much of the Cove and is certain there is no body in the extensive area they searched. They feel if Mitchell did meet an unfortunate end in the waters, it is possible his body surfaced and was moved by currents elsewhere. At this time the RCMP have no plans to search further. Norma Dallas, a friend of the missing Islander, and other friends, have put up posters with photos of Doug and feel he could still be alive. They ask if you should encounter him to call the RCMP Doug Mitchell has at (604) 947-0516. been missing since Mitchell has whitishSaturday. Martin blond thinning hair, is Wedepohl photo taller than six feet and is light-skinned with blue eyes. He is frail of health, about 160 pounds, and could be slightly disorientated. The former bank manager has been of great help to others through his involvement with people who have addictions and is a much-loved figure on Bowen Island. He is an affable person and easy to approach.
Georgia and Emma check out the new classroom that’s been added to BICS. The school has the option of using the classroom, which takes up space that was formerly a small part of the playground and parking area, for whichever grade and activities it chooses now that full-day kindergarten is being offered. Marcus Hondro photos
BICS gets new permanent classroom MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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he memorial service for long-time Tunstall Bay and Worlcombe Island resident Ailsa Milligan is Thursday, August 11. The service starts at 1 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Church, 11th and Inglewood, in West Vancouver. Reception to follow in church hall.
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new classroom has been added to BICS. The extra space is needed to accommodate a growth in enrolment now that BICS will be offering full-day kindergarten kids. How the school reconfigures its classroom plans, and what grade the new structure will
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tion ministry expects about 40,000 fiveyear-olds to be enrolled in the program. All new structures for the program are being built by Shelter Industries of Aldergrove. The material used for the portable is not from trees cut down when the AT field was built. Some of that wood has been used to build a large raven sculpture that overlooks the field and the rest has been stored for a future BICS building project.
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Bowen diver returns from nationals Experience inspires Becky Underdown to continue with intensive training are a lot better than others but the boards are pretty much the same. When we compete in new pools, we get to practise and hree years ago, Becky Underdown we can choose which board to use. We go was at the West Van pool when with whatever feels the best.” Kostya Karibyan saw her dive. He She explains, “Some boards are really told Becky’s mother, “This one, she must stiff, they are harder to work with, some dive.” Since then, Becky has spent countare bumpier. I like soft, smooth boards but less hours at the pool to train, and to they usually have the longer lines.” compete. Karibyan is still Becky’s main Even though it is a competitive sport, coach but she is also working with other there is a lot of camaraderie. “People are instructors. just trying to get scores. The 13-year-old from When there are qualifying Bowen Island is part of the rounds, it doesn’t matter North Shore Dolphins Dive what place you come in. Club. Three times a week Each group on the oneshe spends three hours metre board has to have training in West Van and, 245 points for eight dives. early on Saturday mornOf those eight, three are ings, she’s at the Vancouver optional, five are comAquatic Centre for more lespulsory. You have to do sons. one from each dive, for Add to that the time it instance the front dive. takes to get to the ferry, the Then you have to do crossing to Bowen and the one twist. It doesn’t matdrive home, and it’s a big ter what it is. Everyone time commitment. “It would does something different be a lot easier if I wasn’t livfor that one. The score ing on Bowen but it’s not depends on difficulty. If Bev Boys hands Becky a that big a deal.” trophy. Boys is head of BC you get sevens, they will This summer, Becky head- Diving, a national diving be multiplied by difficulty. ed to Pointe-Claire, Quebec, champion and one of the “My favourite dive is with three of her teammates most decorated Canadian the Inward 1/5 on the to represent BC in the 2011 one-metre board. It’s athletes overall. Speedo Junior Nationals probably my best dive. I diving competition. It was don’t like the front douBecky’s first national competition. “It was ble.” But it isn’t up to Becky which dives an amazing experience. There were really she is going to perform. “I don’t chose my long line-ups and I got to talk with peolist, my coach does. Usually I agree with ple from all over the place. I met people him. But I like to do harder dives. Then, from Saskatoon, from Victoria and from even if I get medium scores, I can qualify.” Edmonton.” Since the rating depends on judges, it In the weeks before the competition, isn’t always obvious how the dive has Becky stepped up her training program. gone. Becky said, “I know if I’ve done She says, “If there are competitions, we something bad, I get lower scores. But if sometimes stay an extra hour. Before I’ve done something well, I could get a Quebec, we stayed 45 minutes after pracfive or an eight. It depends in the height, tice so we could get more training. In the kick, rotation and entry. The entry is Quebec, we trained twice a day before your main point.” competing.” The goal with the entry is to “rip it.” Usually, she says, “[competitions] are “Ripping it means when you split your not a big deal. I don’t get nervous. You hands and hit the water, it separates the can’t think about the judges, you just have bubbles. That’s good. If you have a big to go. Otherwise you get stressed out.” splash, you get low scores.” At the nationals, it was a different story. Becky scored 232.25 to place 28th on “Yeah, I was nervous,” Becky admits. “I the 1m. For the national championship, wasn’t as focused as if I hadn’t been neronly the top three athletes take home vous.” medals. But for most competitions, anyone There are many variables affecting a div- who places above rank nine, gets a ribbon. er’s performance. Becky says, “Some pools In her room, Becky has a whole wall dec-
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The ribbons and medals on the wall in Becky Underdown’s room speak of the diver’s success in competitions. Susanne Martin photo orated with her trophies and she earned a bronze medal in the BC summer games last year. Becky’s favourite part is the “excitement of going to the competition.” Participating in a national competition has inspired her. “I’m working on some new dives - the double pike and the back
somersault 1 1/2 twist. Another dive that I have tried already but I’ll be working on is the front somersault pike open twist.” When asked whether she will take a break for the rest of the summer, Becky says, “No, but the aquatic centre will be closed until September 10, so I’ll be training only three times a week.”
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n mid-August, Justin Beddall and I will be switching editorial chairs. He will return as editor of the North Shore Outlook and I am going to become the new editor of WE, Black Press’s urban weekly newspaper in Vancouver. It will be an exciting challenge for me and Justin is looking forward to returning to his roots on the North Shore. One thing won’t change, however. I will still be the editor of the Undercurrent. It might seem like a big juxtaposition – being editor of one of the company’s most urban newspaper as well as one of its smallest papers – but it’s a natural fit for me personally. (And for my personality!) The water taxi is only a few blocks away from the WE office, making Bowen a quick boat ride away. The transition is made far more easily thanks to the formidable team we have here at the Undercurrent. Susanne Martin, Marcus Hondro and Lorraine Ashdown bring a multitude of skills to the newspaper and they are deeply attuned to Bowen Island life. Their dedication to the island and the Undercurrent knows no match and I am deeply
grateful for and indebted to their commitment to producing one of the best community newspapers in British Columbia. May I also acknowledge the always graceful presence of Lois Meyers-Carter at the Undercurrent on Thursday mornings. She brings her red pen, her knowledge of the island and her librarian’s exacting eye to the newspaper. As pages are laid out, she proofreads the stories and helps us limit the number of mistakes we make. It’s so reassuring to know she’s there each and every week. Thank you, Lois. And in this vein, plaudits and thanks to Ron Woodall. Every Wednesday afternoon, we look forward to the email that brings us the week’s cartoons. His sense of sly wit elicits everything from a bemused smile to an out-loud guffaw. We don’t know how he does it, but he manages to find ways to sum up island life, often by standing it on its head or sneaking a glance from around the corner. We are so very lucky to have him. With one month of blessed summer left, there are so many reminders of why Bowen Island is such a special place. Martha Perkins
The Write Stuff. The Undercurrent encourages reader participation in your community newspaper. You must include your full name and a daytime phone number (for verification only). The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, legality, brevity and taste. Here’s how. To submit a letter to the editor, fax 604-947-0148 or mail it to #102, 495 Government Rd., PO Box 130, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 or email editor@ bowenislandundercurrent. com. B.C. Press Council. The Undercurrent is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Please help pay for community facility’s roof To the Editor:
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ollins Hall has a wonderful new roof, thanks to some donations and a grant from our municipality. However there is still a shortfall of $7,000 towards the cost of replacing the roof. Who amongst us hasn’t been to Collins Hall for some meeting, event or island gathering? What other facility on Bowen Island offers us a place where we all feel truly at home? And Shelagh MacKinnon, the United Church Minister of our Little Red Church on Bowen, is known by nearly everyone on Bowen Island. She has touched many of us so deeply with her wonderful words and actions on so many occasions. However she is not the best fundraiser in the world and please don’t take that personally, Shelagh! So I am writing in the hopes that if every resident of Bowen Island just gave $10 ($100 would be better!), Collins Hall roof would be paid for fully and there would be some money left over for even more improvements for us all to enjoy. I personally have nothing to gain by writing this letter; however, all on our island have a lot to gain by contributing to our island’s community, whether it is a new roof for Collins Hall, or Catholic Mission, or Cates Hill who also support our island home in so many special ways. I understand from the treasurer (Sheila, 9074) of the BIUC, that cheques can be made payable to BIUC, RR # 1 (D118) Bowen Island, V0N 1G0. As a very wonderful woman once said, “Ask for what you need, and accept what you get” (Mother Teresa). I hope we can all make it happen. With grateful mindfulness Jeanie Seward-Magee
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Marine life sanctuary society on list of attractions at Bowfest
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ver seen a killer whale jawbone? Or how about feel sharkskin? Maybe it’s time to touch a sea otter pelt? Under the Sea! On August 27, Bowfest will be a spectacular splash with its Under the Sea theme. This year the upper field will have a very special visit from the Vancouver Aquarium. Two lovely volunteers will be on hand to show your some very cool biofacts that showcase local and global marine life. Come and learn about how we can keep the worlds waters healthy!
Also very exciting is a visit from the Marine Life Sanctuary Society folks. They have graciously offered to show everyone species from under the sea in our own back yard - the exact location of their tanks to be announced. And of course - we would NEVER forget the fun of the pony rides and the world-famous Slug Race, always a big hit for everyone. Come and join the fun at the Bowfest Upper Field - fun for all!
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ast week I left a pendant at Tunstall Beach. Before I went swimming in the cold water, I left it on the rocks beside my towel. When I left, I had forgotten it there. I came back the next day looking for it and found it hanging on a nearby log. I would like to thank the person who so kindly hung this up where I could find it.
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In the Dark Lane: “If you let it, it will come...” Marcus Hondro
Moguly has earned the right to spend summer days just lounging around on the deck. Not only is he close to 114 years old (in dog terms) but the Newfie/Retriever cross has been a wonderful guardian of his family’s children, even riding the school bus with them. Marcus Hondro photo
Meet Moguly, this year’s Dog of the Year Bowen Islanders of the twolegged and four-legged variety: meet Moguly, the 2011 Dog of the Year. Moguly will be honoured at the USSC annual Dog Days of Summer event, this Sunday August 7. He has also been asked to ride in the Bowfest Parade. Here’s a copy of his nomination, which shows why Moguly is such a worthy recipient of this year’s title. You can also check him out on Facebook under Moguly Culver. PAMELA CULVER BOWEN ISLAND
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oguly is a very special dog. He is a Newfie/Retriever who we rescued from the SPCA as a puppy. He is very old, especially for a big dog. He is almost 100 in dog years, although we believe that he is actually around 114. He is a nanny dog and has looked after our six children on the water, on the snow, and on the road. He used to lie in the middle of Melmore Rd at the intersection, with his feet in the air, suntanning himself; vehicles had to drive
around him. He rode the school bus with his charges, and has taken solitary ferry rides from time to time. He spent many summers swimming around our bay making sure that our children didn’t run into any trouble out on the water; he swam out to save my friend, Jennifer, when she was having an asthma attack in the middle of our bay. (He recognized that she was in trouble, ran down the beach and then swam out to her where she was hanging onto a buoy and then presented himself for her to hang on to him to get back to shore). He loves to go to the tennis courts and visit with all the children (and adults) who have known him all their lives. He can balance treats on his nose until he is allowed to throw them in the air and catch them. His hips are kind of sore these days and he doesn’t “do stairs” very well; it takes him a long time to sit down and get back up. Although he seems to go on and on, we know that he can’t live forever. But he’s here now and very happy about it. We need to celebrate Moguly while he’s still here to celebrate with us.
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spells his surname and I know his sister, the excellent artist and mother of Tally and Rhiannon, Emily van Lidth de Jeude. Lo and behold! In a huge coincidence Adrian and Ginger - at a barbeque in North Van playing ‘Settlers of Catan’ tonight - were just talking about me on the ferry. Me! It’s the biggest co-incidence ever in the Lane (another coincidence is they live next store to Ginger Rose, likely the only other Ginger on Bowen). On the Q. of C. they were talking with my neighbour Chris S., who’s forbidden me to put his name in the paper so must remain simply Chris S., and he told them about the time an eagle dropped a baby heron on our roof while me, the Boy and Wife-Girl watched in the front yard. Also on the ferry they say was the amusing Tierney Critchtickle, whose surname I never get right. Yesterday was Ginger and Adrian’s two-year anniversary. She is a graphic designer and works at Fawn’s Gym while Adrian teaches art at IPS. Here’s how they celebrated: a paddle over to Hutt Island and a hike about and then lunch on the not-much-more-than-a-rock Flower Island. It was a wonderful time, the water was choppy going over and they enjoyed that. Islanders! Oh, Adrian’s stag was on that massive mountain at Squamish; they had a helicopter drop them for two days. Fellow Islanders, the brothers Ruben and Joel Fleming went, as did Chris S., though we can’t spell this different Chris S.’s last name. Two Chris S.’s in one column, two Gingers and the fact they talked about me on the ferry right before we met. Cool. It’s quietly exhilarating, talking with good folk in the semi-dark of Snug Cove and after they drive off and I return to the middle of Miller Rd. and Bowen Trunk Rd., a sense of warmth lives in the air that was not there before. “If you let it, it will come,” I whisper. “And it did.” I stand and drink in the dark. There is peace in the Bowen Island air and I am grateful for that and embrace it. I write that down and then I write no more.
English garden is open to visitors on Sunday JOHN LAWRENCE BI GARDEN CLUB
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he Bowen Island Garden Club Club’s open garden for the month of August is at the home of Jerry George at 1177 Adams Road. The garden will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on August 7. There is a small charge for nonmembers but new memberships can be bought on-site. Visitors should park on Adams Road. The property is located high above Adams
Road facing the south side of Mount Gardner. There is a stiff short walk up from the road which is immediately rewarded with the vision of a classical English cottage garden. A succession of terraces richly planted with flowers and scrubs for all seasons takes the visitor upwards to the house and a large deck with water features and attractive plantings in large earthenware pots. On a drowsy day at the height of summer this garden works its own kind of magic! Be sure to plan a visit.
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walk alone in the dark and I am not afraid. It is liberating, this darkness, and we have such an easy access to it here on the Happy Isle. Good Mistress Precious and her Boy are snuggled up in bed and I have come out into the dwindling hours of Tuesday, August 2, 2011. There is a column out here and I intend to find it. newsroom@bowenislandundercurrent.com I approach the library. A large, for Bowen, deer - a buck - is nearby and he also seems unafraid. He pays little attention as I walk within maybe 12 feet. We pass and I walk up the middle of the road toward my destination: the meeting of Bowen Trunk road and Miller road. The Lane will be there, or nearby. I sense it. The last ferry of this day has come and gone and I counted the number of cars: 25. Standing still, I try to fight an impulse of fear which says “what if no one comes?” A column that is just me will not do. Hey! Is that Sam Hayduk? In a car? Driving? No, not possible, he’s only eight or nine. Sam is an outstanding fellow and I consider flagging the vehicle down to talk with him but it’s late for a kid so I wave as he and Kat, or two people who look like them, drive off. I now stand in the middle of the juncture of these roads. What to do? Visit the signs on the grassy knoll? No. Need humans. The pub? That would be frightening somehow. They’d make fun of me, that lot. Besides, appears to be closed Tuesdays. Move off when cars come but few do. Nothing. Silence. Could enjoy it more if had I my column locked up. “If you let it, it will come,” I tell myself. I wander off for a look inside the beer and wine store. Lots of space, lots of bottles. But no Lane there. Wait. Could this be it? Humans approach a car, carrying plants, coming from the ferry. One male, one female. Begin to gabble. Adrian van Lidth de Jeude and Ginger Erskine. Adrian
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hile travelling to Nicaragua with my global education class at West Van Secondary, I learned and studied many things. One of our main experiences was seeing the lifestyles of many families living in Balgue, Nicaragua on Ometepe Island. Not only did we see them, we lived with them for nine days. Living in the home stays was the highlight of my trip. The families welcomed us as if we had known them our entire lives. The rustic lifestyle is their way of life but it was certainly a big change from what we are used to. Showering with a bucket and stumbling to the “bathroom” in the middle of the night, soon became part of our daily life. When I came back and walked through the door to my house, it was almost like paradise or heaven. First of all there was a door with a lock, bonus! Not a stick and a brick. Also, hardwood floors and carpet too. What really hit me hard was the amount of food we have, and even though we have lots stored in our cupboards and fridges, we keep buying more everyday or week. In Nicaragua the entire family had 40 Cordobas ($2) to spend on all the daily necessities of their families. My favourite part of my house is not the computer or gadgets, but my toilet and my shower. A toilet that flushes it’s just amazing! I love it! Also a shower with a showerhead and warm water. It feels like a dream stepping out of the shower and by the time you’re changed, you are still clean. It wasn’t like that in Nicaragua, walking back to our house from the shower; your feet would be instantly filthy again. Overall, as many of us know, we are extremely fortunate for everything we have, and even though many of us know it, we still don’t do anything to help. I am so grateful that I had this amazing opportunity to be able to travel to a third world country and see the poverty first hand.
Top: One of the things that made Bailey Jones’ experience in Nicaragua so worthwhile was her homestay with local families. Here, she and her homestay sister Angelita sit where they usually had their meals in the dark in front of Angelita’s house. Right: This is the view of Conception volcano from a coffee farm and hostel called Finca Magdalena.
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The pupils gathered on a beach while divers brought up species for viewing. The society has also created videos of marine life in Howe Sound to take to West and North Vancouver schools. The stewardship part of the initiative involves residents becoming aware of locally protected marine areas and reporting and recording any violations in those zones. And the final component is the “no take” pledge. Simply put, the plan is to encourage the community to feel ownership of its marine habitat. “I think it is the only way we will be successful at saving it,” Mulder says. Twelve years ago, the society’s members used to help conduct an annual fish count. The surveys stopped when the counts got so small; it wasn’t worth the divers’ time, Mulder says. He’s excited for the day when the fish numbers are up again. “I am passionate about this because of what I have seen in a very short period of time,” Mulder says. “We can make a change.” For more information on the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society of B.C. and its programs, visit www.mlssbc.com or check it out on Facebook.
hen a group of 24 West Vancouver art enthusiasts arrived at Ian Henley’s home on Bowen Island recently, they were greeted by sweeping views of Tunstall Bay with Vancouver Island hovering in the background. The surroundings offered a sense of spaciousness but Henley’s house itself is not particularly large. All the more surprising was what they found inside: a substantial collection of art produced by painters, photographers, sculptors, potters and jewellers associated with Bowen Island. The art is interspersed freely with the Henleys’ day-to-day essentials and adorns every wall, nook, shelf and ledge. The participants of the art tour, organized by the Ferry Building Gallery of West Vancouver, took their time to browse. Ruth Payne is the gallery’s visual arts coordinator. “We do local tours where we take small groups to artists’ houses in West Vancouver and around the North Shore,” she says. “And we visit Bowen Island once a year because it’s so unique and we find these little hide-away places like this where you find wonderful art collections.” Gallery assistant Mary Harrington remembers connecting with Henley the previous year. She said, “We heard about Ian from Jeanette Wrenshall, the potter who lives around the corner. She asked me if I had ever been to Ian’s house. I said no and she told me that he’s got 150 pieces of art that he’s collected over the years.” When Harrington contacted the retired provincial court judge,
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he said that he was interested in sharing his art but he was concerned that his pieces weren’t displayed properly; a lot of them were in storage. Henley took the opportunity to get organized. He found spaces to hang the art and he handwrote labels for his collection. When he phoned Harrington a week later, he said yes to hosting the group. Henley is a hobby portrait painter. On his walls, there are the more familiar names of Ron Tribe, Sam Black, Ian Fry, Stuart Slind and Anne Lagasse. But equally prominently displayed are pieces by Andrew Cameron, Kaitlin Hunter and, Henley’s latest acquisition, a portrait by Robyn Westcott. Henley is especially fond of the art produced by young artists and introduced 15-year-old Robyn to his guests. He said, “I saw a presentation by this young woman and she has inspired me.”
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Wendy Bain regularly signs up for the art tours. She said, “I love the pieces by Sam Black; he was my teacher at UBC. But what makes [Henley] so fascinating is that he has collected so much. And he has given so much encouragement to young artists; for instance, the talented young girl whom we just met. It’s wonderful to have the resources to buy art from emerging artists because you’re really giving them a step up.” That is certainly the case with Robyn Westcott. She came away inspired not only by the art but also by the significance it holds for Henley who has a story to tell about every piece, every artist. Westcott is proud to be part of Henley’s collection that reflects the wealth and diversity of Bowen Island’s artistic community.
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1050. Call 604-617-3470 DACHSHUND colourful mini dapple puppies, 7 wks. vet✓ facebook picture. $750. Deroche. 604-820-4763. DOBERMAN PINCHER puppies p/b, tailes cropped, vet✓ shots, dewormed. $1500. 604-744-9087. ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, Male/Female available for more info Call Andrei 604-970-3807.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS/ OFFICE SERVICE
DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 22 out of 26 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362
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GERMAN Shepherd female pups, large boned, CKC registered. Vet checked, tattooed. Excellent temperament. 604-819-1414 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. LAB PUPPIES for sale, born June 23. family raised. $600. Call (604)795-7257. No sunday calls MALTESE pups, 3M, 2F, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, paper trained, non shedding, $800. 604-464-5077 MINI dachshund puppies, born May 30, 1 male, 1 female, black & tan, family raised, well socialized, potty training started, first shots & deworming, both parents registered but puppies are unregistered. $750. Abbotsford, 604-855-6176. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
PETS
ARCTIC WOLF/Husky X- Socialized, well tempered, paper/outside trained. $500. firm. (604)309-3774 Bluenose Pittbull purebred puppies, ready to go! Vet checked, 1st shots. $1275 - $2000/obo. 604-603-6944. BORDER COLLIE PUPS, Rare white/grey coloring with blue eyes, farm raised, 1st shots and dewormed. $450 males and $550 females Phone:1-604-798-2539
BUILDING SUPPLIES
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 MERCHANDISE: From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it is considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here. Call bcclassified.com 604-947-2442 TF 1-866-575-5777
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-4735407
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**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.
PITT Bull pups Born June 19. 6 male & 3 fem. -$500 ea: Vet chekd. 604-825-1730
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SHELTIES beautiful loveable happy puppies, warm & cuddly, 4 months old. House trained. (604)826-6311
PIANO. Willis & Co. Spinet style, red mahogany, beautiful tone, immaculate cond $700. 604-864-9935
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
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AUCTIONSource Glacier Beverage Co. Bottling line, office, restaurant equipment, Complete 750ml bottling line, SS tanks, forklift and more. View photos at: doddsauction.com
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SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $5 to $12/sq. ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. NOW $11,900.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422.
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.
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ACREAGE
20 Acre Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900 Now $12,900 $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953
*REDUCED* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Cottage On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best! LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. VACATION COTTAGE 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.
Was $729,000:
NOW ONLY $679,900: 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.
Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details
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On the Calendar • Open Garden: Visit the lush classical English garden at Jerry George’s 1177 Adams Road. 1 to 3 p.m. Small charge for nonmembers of BI Garden Club.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 • Youth Centre: 6 -10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in. SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 • Sustainable Living: 10 a.m. Davies Orchard - home conposting solutions. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sustainability tour includes bee-keeping, chickenraising, rainwater harvesting, hempcrete building and organic gardening. $10. Contact Carol MacKinnon (carolmac@ uniserve.com) to register. Event is sponsored by Bowen in Transition, Zero Waste Bowen, Bowen Heritage Association, Knick Knack Nook and Bowen Island Municipality.
• Bowen Summer Market: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the boardwalk, info 947-0640.
• Taken at Kits: Bowen Island’s popular dance band Taken plays the Kitsilano Showboat finale of the HSBC Celebration Of Light Fireworks www.kitsilanoshowboat.com, www.brendaleereid.com. 7 to 9:30 p.m.; fireworks at 10 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
• Drop-in Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. Call Lisa 9472246. MONDAY, AUGUST 8 • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. • Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and B. I. Preschool, 947-9626.
• Legion: Open from 4-7 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Drop by for socializing, pool and darts. • AA Meetings: Open Meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 604-4343933.
• Bowen Summer Market: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the boardwalk, info 947-0640.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 • Dog Days of Summer: registration at 11 a.m., events begin at noon, Union Steamship Marina lawn, free admission, all proceeds donated to BC Guide Dog Services. REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.
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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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1978 FORD PINTO wagon. 2.8L V6 very restorable, solid body, Not running. $450 obo. 604-584-7968
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• Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe. BBQ and Music. Bring your instruments and voices. Everyone welcome.
AUTO FINANCING 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
• Bowen Island Library: Hours: Tues., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m.5 p.m.; Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sun noon4 p.m. Closed Mondays.
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE www.dannyevans.ca
• Sketches of Spain: Celebrations of movement and colour by Gregg Simpson, Coastal Patterns Gallery at Artisan Square, runs to August 14, open Wed. to Sun. from noon to 4 p.m. or by appt. • abstracts and distracts: Artwork by Claudia Schaefer at the Bowen Island Library. Runs until Sept. 20. Open during library hours.
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MOTORCYCLES
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1986 PROWLER, 5th wheel, 26’, fully loaded, sacrifice $4500. Call (604)869-3137
2004 37C PACE ARROW, 15,800 m, Shaw auto satellite, 3 slides, W/D, custom cover, 10 yr paint protection, etc. Better than new. $79,900. Call (604)869-3313 FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
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• Knick Knack Nook summer hours: Thurs. - Sun. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
1990 PORSCHE 911 CARARA 2 COUPE - in pristine cond. guards red over blk. leather, 6 spd. manual, local. $21,995 (604)328-1883 2005 Subaru Outback VDC, exc cond. 180,000 kms. loaded+extras. Asking $11,500. 604-855-9955. 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, sunroof, 17’’ wheels. $9,300 obo. 604-309-4001. 2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON, FWD, 4 door. 64,000 kms. Like new condition. Call 778-241-1824 OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206
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• B. I. Community Museum & Archives: Open daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For appt. call 947-9526 or 947-2440. Please visit the museum’s table at the Bowen Summer Market to find out about current initiatives.
2005 YAMAHA MIDNIGHT STAR 1700cc Ltd 43,000kms dealer serviced, thousands in extras $8977. 778-888-6805, 778-837-6577
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• Eclectic elements: ceramics show at Gallery at Artisan Square. Open Wed. to Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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1969 Ford Falcon Futura $15,000 Immac. paint/body 302 Cu In/auto. p/s front disc brakes, numerous high performance enhancements. Local BC car. Must be seen to be appreciated. Call 604-307-0201, pictures at: photobucket.com/69falcon 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ, 4 dr., mechanic-owned, great student car. A/C, 254,000km, loaded. $1800 obo. (604)855-9601 1991 CADILLAC Allante only 43,000 mi. Estate sale from La Conner, WA. Removable hardtop & Softtop. $8,500. 604-309-4001
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Info: Angie 947-2880.
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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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2-HOUSE GARAGE SALE 969 Seaview Place (Cates Hill) Sat., Aug. 6, 10 am – 1 pm Early birds at 9:45 am! Furniture (table + 4 chairs with leaf, kids table + chairs, boys bedroom suite, stools + side table), outdoor equipm., bikes, toys, kitchenware, dishware more! CLEANING SERVICE, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Special event & spring cleaning. Dependable, personal service with attention to detail. Call 947-2779 or email: cleanslatebowenisland@gmail.com WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com Clerk required at Cates Pharmacy. Saturdays and possible relief shifts. Please apply in person with resume.
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ECLECTIC ELEMENTS a ceramic exhibit July 20 - August 7 Gallery hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gallery@Artisan Square FORD F-150 Canapy with open sides. Fits 6 1/2” bed. Black. $800/obo. Call 604.250.4142. FOR RENT: 2 BDR apt in Village Square. Avail Sept 1. References req’d. Sorry no pets 604-947-2944 FOR RENT: gorgeous waterfront 4 bdrm home, Snug Point, steps to ferry, Sept. - June, $1,500/mo. 604-376-9801 Main floor suite 1 BR, sep entry, kit, digital pellet stove, W/D, N/S, pet OK. Avail. immediately. $725. Call 604-837-1700
TRUCKS & VANS
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2005 Chevy Astro van, auto, white, 100,026 km, seats 6,one owner, all serv. rcrds, $11,000.(604)585-1931
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855
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TRUCKS & VANS
1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $2800. Call (604)869-3137 2000 FORD F150 XLT 2 whl drive, exc cond Extended cab, low km. Asking $7900 obo 604-275-4799
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UNCLASSIFIED FOR RENT: Self-contained 1 Bedroom Suite in quiet home. Bright & New. Private entrance. In-suite w/d. No smoking/pets. $650/mos incl hydro, cable, wireless internet. 947-0507
FREE to a good home: one experienced cement mixer with some assembly needed, (604)947-9982. LOST: bucket of tools, Black & Decker cord with drill. Last Sat. at Davies Orchard. If found, pls. call Morganne Keplar 604-947-0676 Summerstage at Tir-na-nOg Theatre School. For August programming, contact the office at 604-947-9507 or email tirnanog@telus.net.
BOATS
2 SMALL OUTBOARD MOTORS WANTED. Looking to buy 6HP 15HP. Motor does not have to be running, but must be in nice condition. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720 Check our Classifieds before buying a
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Sweet suite for rent on Bowen Brand new one bdrm. plus den (could be a second bedroom) ground floor. All new appl. incl. d/w w/d, lots of light, mid-island on bus route. $900/month + util. Sorry n/s. Pets negotiable. Available Sept. 1. 604.947.9291 bowensweetsuite@gmail.com. DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES?
Home Improvements, Landscaping, Rubbish Removal, etc... Call today to place your ad bcclassified.com 604-947-2442
Three bdr. apt (also a disability suite) in Village Square available Sept. 1. References required. Sorry, no pets.604-947-2944.
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The Bowen firefighters 20th annual
Dock Dance offered a great chance to have a good time and get cozy. Clockwise from top left: Donna and Ali, Wasabi Fox contributed to the overall swinging atmosphere, Caroline and Todd, Greg and Angie, Georgina and Andre. Let’s do it again next year, folks! Marcus Hondro photos