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Come celebrate and sing
Farewell and accolades
Something special
Pull-out section has itinerary and lyrics for Light up of the Cove this Saturday
Outgoing council receives comments and thanks for last term’s work
Local galleries and shops stock up on unique gifts for the holiday season
High need for food bank Islanders are helping out to keep shelves stocked SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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s the cold weather adds to the financial strain on local families, the shelves at the food bank sometimes get depleted overnight. The food bank’s administrators have put a call out to the community and island residents are stepping up to fill the need. One of them is Lynn EllisWilliams, the director of the Penrhyn Academy of Music, who has made it a tradition to donate the proceeds of her annual Christmas recital to the local charity. Ellis-Williams’ concert will be held at Cates Hill Chapel this Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend the performance by the Madrigals, the Artisan Squires and Penrhyn Academy students. Ellis-Williams said, “Suggested donation for adults is $10 and every penny goes to food bank.” For Ellis-Williams, it started about five years ago. She said, “When my twin brother, Gordon Ellis, passed away, we found out about all the work he did for the seniors’ centre and the food bank in Kamloops.” Ellis-Williams was surprised to learn that her brother had used part of his pay cheque to make a difference in his community. She said, “People came forward and told us how wonderful [Gordon] had been. None of us knew – my brother was very private. I wanted to continue his work here in small way.” Efforts like this are much appreciated. Shelagh McKinnon, the minister of the Bowen Island United Church, has been involved in the food bank for a long time. She said, “It’s a pantry-style food bank. The door is always open; the light is always on. People can just go in and pick up food, or drop something off.” “We monitor the volume daily,” McKinnon said. “And we are aware that this is a time of high use.” continued, PAGE 3
Bowen Island physiotherapist Sandy Logan ran the New York marathon. In addition to crossing the finish line in the Big Apple, Logan made a sizable contribution to the local community when she donated all her proceeds to Bowen Court to help with much-needed repairs. Story on page 3. Sandra Wada photo
Smart meters coming to Bowen in spring 2012 MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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hatever you might think of BC Hydro’s new wireless smart meters, they are coming to Bowen Island, though not until 2012. The digital meters are being attached to homes throughout the
province and will send information on your energy consumption to BC Hydro four to six times daily. Cindy Vershoor, manager of public affairs at BC Hydro, told the Undercurrent that there was a need to “modernize the grid” that was operating with decades old technology. She said that doing so will save money.
There are 2,173 meters on island and Vershoor said the installation process – it’s essentially unplugging the old and plugging in the new - takes about 10 minutes. There have not been any smart meters installed on Bowen yet and BC Hydro won’t get to the island continued, PAGE 6
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Outgoing council has final Monday night meeting MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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he final Monday night meeting of Bowen’s outgoing council on the 28th alternated between taking care of business and receiving accolades from the public. About 40 islanders, including incoming councillors Tim Rhodes and Andrew Stone, turned out to see the 2008-2011 council off and many addressed mayor Bob Turner and the five councillors present. Due to an out of town commitment, Doug Hooper was there only by phone hook-up, but the rest, who went to dinner together before the meet, were in the chairs they’ve occupied for the past three years. After approving the agenda one final time and adopting minutes, they welcomed comments from the public. “If you’re going to be critical you may have the floor for 10 seconds,” Turner joked after BIM corporate officer Kathy Lalonde introduced the first speaker. “But if it is admiration
and praise, then you may go on and on for as long as you like.” Paul Hooson was the first to express his gratitude to Turner and Nerys Poole, Cro Lucas, Peter Frinton, Alison Morse, David Wrinch and Hooper. Hooson compared the thanks council would be receiving to spotting a dolphin, noting that for each dolphin above water it is said there are 100 more under the waves. For each show of gratitude expressed to council, Hooson said, “easily” another 100 islanders were just as grateful. “You set the ground work for much of what will happen in the coming years,” Hooson added. Islander Brenda McLuhan noted it is not simply work at meetings, but hours beyond meetings, including having islanders address them about issues in public, in the grocery store or on the ferry, something she herself confessed to having done. She thanked them for their positive tone. Sue Ellen Fast thanked council on behalf of herself and
Dave Witty who was unable to make the meeting. Witty had been the chair of the Official Community Plan committee and worked closely with council. On Witty’s behalf she also thanked Turner. “Bowen Island has been well served by his dedicated leadership,” she said. Others expressing their gratitude included Gordon Ganong on behalf of the organization called OneBowen; he noted council’s work ethic. Will Husby spoke of council’s integrity, calling it a “class act.” Mayor Turner mentioned that many islanders stop him in public to give thanks for the work he and council did, often remarking that it must be a “thankless job.” It wasn’t, he told the assembled, noting that they all appreciated the many thank-yous they received from the public at large. “Bowen Islanders are a decent crew,” he said. “And representing a community of this much richness is in itself a rich experience.” Council moved on to staff reports and official election
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Members of Bowen Island’s outgoing council and mayor Bob Turner had their final Monday night session and the public turned out to pay their respects. Only councillors Alison Morse and Cro Lucas will continue on with the new council. Marcus Hondro photo results were declared. With regard to the community opinion vote, Turner noted they would be sending letters to support the vote to M.P. John Weston and M.L.A. Joan McIntyre. He will also write to thank Parks Canada for their work during the process. Turner accepted the will of the electorate and suggested the parks initiative was looking to transform the island into something it was not. While he acknowledged it created tension in the community, he felt
that was “life living in a dynamic, engaged, community.” The meeting concluded with Karen Blow, chief financial officer, who presented a report on the ongoing work of the Bowen Island Municipality to create the 20122016 financial plan. Blow and her staff are in the midst of a comprehensive core services review and intend to make recommendations to the new council on areas to cut costs and where services have the potential to generate increased revenues.
LIBRARY BOARD VACANCIES The Bowen Island Municipality and Bowen Island Public Library are seeking expressions of interest from Bowen Island residents to fill volunteer positions on the Library Board. The Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month. We are seeking applications from residents with diverse skills and interests who are committed to the ideals of open and equitable access to information through public library service. Interested individuals are asked to submit a one page summary of their background and skills as well as a brief statement of their interests in public library service. For more information please call Tina Nielsen, Chief Librarian, at 604-947-9788 or email questions to info@bowenlibrary.ca Those interested in sitting on the Library Board are asked to respond in writing with the requested information by Friday, December 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. to: Kathy Lalonde, Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 FAX: 604-947-0193 email: klalonde@bimbc.ca
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Community helps out with fundraisers and donations continued, PAGE 1
The demand has been consistently high for at least a year but in the winter it increases. McKinnon said, “People have to pay more for hydro. If you have kids in school, there are more costs this time of year. Where do you find leeway in the family budget?” McKinnon said that people expect those who use the food bank to be on welfare but that is not always the case. She said, “Some of them are working. But it was just announced that both hydro and ferry fares are going up. If you are trying to make ends meet, something has to give. People end up going to the food bank because [turning the heat off] is not an option.” McKinnon says that being in financial distress can be isolating but she has also seen a lot of kindness. She said, “Some people put some nice Christmas things on the shelf. Last year, someone brought a box of turtles. These are our friends and neighbours who need help and they also want to celebrate Christmas. Bless those unknown angels.” “It often helps to be aware when you are shopping. Then you can put something extra in the box,” McKinnon says. She also thinks that giving to the food bank can set a powerful example to the kids. Kristin Jarvis agrees. The mother of two shops at Costco and finds it easy to share some of the food that comes in bulk. She said, “The vestibule at the church is always open, dropping off food is no big production.” Jarvis often brings along her daughters, Sofie and Oceana. At one point, the family went to donate food and Sofie wanted to know what was there for kids to eat, Jarvis recalled. She said, “Now the girls like to choose some of the food. They might pick Annie’s pasta or peanut butter and jam.” Sofie, who is now six, took giving one step further after she had seen a homeless person on the streets in Vancouver. She asked the friends who attended her fifth birthday party to make a donation to the food bank. Since Sofie was turning five, she suggested $5 but most people gave more. Cash donations play a large part in the operation of the food bank. McKinnon recalls the way it was started 20 years ago. “I came over as a volunteer and the food bank was only a book case,” she said. “It was started by Rev. Wendy Reid with the help of Angie McCulloch and Sue Clarke. Sue is the one who still monitors the food.” From those humble beginnings, the food bank has continued to grow. Now, on top of the community’s food donations, it purchases food for about $1000 per month. Sue Clarke confirmed that she has had to replenish the stock on a daily basis in the last 18 months. She said, “It’s increased so much that the funds that used to last three months are now used up in two.” In addition to the non-perishable items, the food bank receives bread from the bakeries, mainly the Ruddy Potato, and Clarke purchases eggs twice a week to provide protein. “The shelves were really full on Sunday,” Clarke said. “They were overstocked. And on Monday morning, the food was almost gone.” But Clarke makes sure that there is always something there. She said, “When it started, it was our mandate was to provide emergency rations for people in need. That hasn’t changed.” People who cannot pick up food but want to make a contribution can drop off a cheque made out to the Bowen Island United Church Food Bank. They can leave it at VONIGO or mail it to the United Church, 1120 Miller Road. A charitable receipt will be issued.
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Lynn Ellis-Williams and Rosie Ander are preparing for the Christmas recital, a fundraiser for the food bank. Susanne Martin photo Clarke said, “The need is not easing up. We also have people who have approached me to ask for a food voucher and I haven’t been able to do that.” In previous years, Clarke has issued emergency money at Christmas time. She said, “We gave out $50 or $100 vouchers for the general store.” Clarke adds that the vouchers have usually gone to half a dozen regulars. She said, “Some of them don’t have any work in the winter.” Funding from other sources has also been reduced but Clarks said that she is grateful for what the food bank is getting. She added, “And Lynn Ellis-Williams’ fundraiser is fantastic.” Ellis-Williams has told her students a month in advance about the food bank fundraiser. Her effort is not limited to the Christmas season – her spring concert also benefits the food bank. Both 2010 concerts raised over $1,200 and last year’s
Christmas event yielded about 450 pounds of food. Ellis-Williams said, “People are good at donating the ticket price and some even give more.” Last week, Ellis-Williams encountered someone at the food bank. “I’ve met a woman in there and she was so apologetic,” EllisWilliams said. “She said she was going to give it back next week and I thought, ‘No need to apologize, please take.’” She added, “I wish people didn’t judge. These are our friends and neighbours who simply don’t have enough to get to the end of the month. People pull up late at night, in the dark.” At the Penrhyn Academy recital, Ellis-Williams’ students will perform in various groups according to their ages and there will be a few solos. After performances by the Madrigals and the Artisan Squires, the audience will be invited to join in and sing carols to celebrate the season.
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t takes determination and dedication to run a 42 kilometer marathon. But to run in the New York City marathon, one of the world’s greatest road races, along with more than 100,000 participants, takes a very special type of person. Sandy Logan, a registered physiotherapist practicing on Bowen Island, trained for 4 1/2 months and accomplished her goal by crossing this historic finish line on November 6. “Mine were among the thousands of pairs of happy feet that wound their way through the five boroughs on a spectacular sunny day. The crowds that lined the challenging course were enormously supportive and the multitude of bands and banners did much to motivate us as we tackled the hilly bits. It was a wonderful street party celebrating the completion of many months of training,” says Logan. The hardest part of the training for Logan was waking up early on Sunday mornings, when most people would still be in bed – she would run even when the weather was at its darkest and dreariest. Staying healthy and injury-free was a challenge as she nursed a tweaked knee but she never lost focus of her main objectives. Accomplishing such a race would have been enough for most people but not for Logan, who wanted to do still more. She said, “To make my training more interesting this year, I would drop a Loonie in the kitty for every kilometer I’ve run. As the distances grew, so did the kitty and a new dream was formed to donate the money to the good folks at Bowen Court to help them with urgent building repairs.” Pam Stimpson, president of the Bowen Island Seniors Housing Cooperative at Bowen Court, was “gobsmacked” when she opened the envelope that Logan gave her earlier in the week. She couldn’t believe the sizable donation Logan had raised in such a short period of time. After Bowen Court was refused a municipal grant for $13, 000 (they were told that they did not qualify), the disappointed cooperative was concerned about the restoration the building required. Stimpson was overjoyed with the generosity of Logan’s selfless deed and said, “These funds will be placed into our very much depleted reserve funds, to be used to care for the building which is old and needs many repairs.” According to Olympian Jeff Galloway, only about 1 per cent of the population actually finish a full marathon, so Logan is amongst an elite group of runners. Along with her altruistic nature and her concern for others, this has placed her at the top of the podium for many Bowen Islanders. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who made contributions and who supported me through the long months of training,” Logan said, “We raised close to $2400 for the fund. My heart is full.”
Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Evensong first Sunday of each month 5:00 p.m. Minister of Music: Lynn Williams
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BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Clinton Neal 1070 Miller Road 604-947-0384 Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
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his week, I attended a workshop on the use of new media and how it can help to get the word out. And while it was exciting for me to hear about all the new possibilities that will soon make the Undercurrent website more user-friendly (with photo galleries and a calendar of events, yay!) and linked to new media pages, the phones did not stop ringing back at the office. After rushing back to Bowen, I heard comments from islanders, “You didn’t check your email (with three exclamation marks at the end)” and “Sorry we missed the deadline but we couldn’t get through to you.” And here I was thinking that technology was going to make my life (and job) more simple. It certainly changes the way we interact with one another. Someone has been trying to get hold of me by phone. He’s left a message and I left one for him. He’s left another one and so did I. Now I’m
at the point of thinking, ‘Why doesn’t he just send an email?’ But I stop myself because I understand that sometimes voice to voice or face to face interactions cannot and should not be replaced. And while it can be said that writing an email (and re-reading it) can lead to re-thinking and refining the message, there are some nuances of interaction that can get lost in online communication. An emoticon sometimes doesn’t say it all. And then there is the simple fact that it is harder to ignore someone who is actually standing in the office than the ringing telephone or the gazillion messages in the inbox. As for us in the office, we love it when you wave at us or drop in. And even though we won’t always be able to respond right away, both Janis and I welcome your constructive feedback both online and in person. Susanne Martin
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The divided island,” I have heard variations of this term for weeks now, if not longer. In the November 25 Undercurrent, “Adelaar claims mayor’s chair”, the mayor-elect is quoted as wanting to put energy towards “healing the divide”. As well, a number of people have told me that, after the election, they felt affected by the knowledge that so many of their fellow islanders had voted differently than them, leading them to despair about the “divisiveness” on the island. Bowen Island, like most other communities, has a populace with political differences. But politics is only a tiny percentage of what makes up the meat of our interactions with one another. I personally know many, many islanders, for whom I have the utmost respect and affection, who vote differently than me. Will that affect how we are together in our day to day interactions? No. The subject of politics may loom big at election time, or when the odd “hot button issue” is front and centre, but the rest of the time not. On Bowen, our commonalities are much greater than our differences. This isn’t Pollyanna-like, wishful thinking. It’s evident at places like the BICS Christmas craft fair, the Friday Legion dinners, or Bowfest, to name but a few. Look around at the people chatting, hugging one another, and as you marvel at the truly amazing amount of friendly interaction (which many of us are so used to, we take it for granted), chances are excellent that many of those meetings will be between people with political differences; between those who voted “yes” and those who voted “no”. Except for normal political divides, there really is not much division on Bowen to speak of; in fact, it’s actually quite cohesive compared to other places. To believe otherwise is just addled thinking. Corbin Keep
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Movement in style at the Gallery last Saturday To the Editor:
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hank you to all the wonderful models: Barbara Wiltshire, Carol Fancy, Dharma Lunde, Heather Hodson, Kira Martin-Chan, Lauren Spear, Leah Darling, Neela Todd and “Movement professionals” Carol Fancy, Fawn Gill and Jo Quarry, that presented Movement sustainable eco-fashion so beautifully last Saturday. You showed the multiple ways
one can wear Movement while showcasing your craft. Thanks to the audience that filled the gallery enthusiastically and participated in the brain gym series and to all the people who helped behind the scenes. My gratitude goes to all of you for making this a memorable event.
s one of the Boweners who attended every meeting, and provided written support for the national park initiative, I would like to thank all of the national park staff for your hard work and dedication in introducing the idea of national park status on the Crown and public park lands on Bowen. I’m sure that you know many of us were with you all the way. However, and unfortunately, the community vote was opposed on November 19. Something, I think, that all residents of Bowen will regret forever. I hope that Dr. Faisal Moola, of the David Suzuki Foundation, (who came out to speak with us) is more successful with the national park proposal in the eastern part of Metro Toronto. Thank you again for all of your hard work. When I had the happy opportunity to chair the parks network of the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association, I told the over 600 delegates that “parks are for people, at all times of the year”. Parks are also clearly for all the species that live with us, for land, forest and watershed protection, and, as I look out my window right now to watch my Anna’s hummingbirds fly to and from the Arbutus trees that are their year-round home, parks and open spaces are clearly an inexorable part of our collective spirits.
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Election and vote seen as result of grassroots movement To the Editor:
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cess that exemplifies democracy at its finest. We debated, sang, told jokes, made movies and recordings, wrote letters to the editor and posted on the internet. The movement that coalesced around this election was not always nice, the work was hard and scary. New friendships formed and, unfortunately, a few egos were bruised. In my heart I know I was part of a true grassroots movement. In my long life I have seldom learned so much in such a short amount of time. Ironically, our ‘side’ was still arguing on voting day. How can you take a stance if you can’t agree? Jack, you are now the leader of a motley crew. Good luck! We’ll make more mistakes, but as a community we have truly grown up. Happy 12th birthday Bowen Island Municipal Council.
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lmost two weeks have passed since the election on November 19, and it is high time for me to express my thanks and gratitude to all who entrusted their votes to me. The unexpectedly high level of support you were willing to bestow on me has quite frankly stunned me. How did I ever earn such a level of trust, and how will I ever be able to deliver on the expectations which that trust implies? Allow me to share my thoughts about what I believe are the two most important issues which need to be addressed soon. First and foremost, are the planning and development decisions for Snug Cove. The needs of Snug Cove are obvious, and were dealt with extensively during the elec-
tion campaign. In that regard, I want to repeat the promise to contribute my best efforts toward the construction of a first phase of a community centre and the associated development of parts of the community lands. I consider the community lands as a main source of revenue for debt reduction and investments in further community building efforts. Towards that goal, I will happily contribute the experience and insights that I have gained over the last two decades of doing development on the island. My objective is to achieve the best possible results at the least possible cost to the taxpayers. Having said that, I also want to be very clear about what I consider an equally important issue for the island, namely the creation of a shared vision about the kind of community in which cur-
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rent and future generations of Bowen Islanders will want to live. The need for such a vision may not be as obvious as the needs of Snug Cove, but the importance of a vision for the island’s future exceeds even the importance of Snug Cove. Despite all the demands in regard to time, energy, and finances which the new council faces, I dearly hope that there will be enough energy left to engage the public in a meaningful way towards the creation of such a vision. In the next three to six years, Snug Cove will demand intelligence, energy, and competence; but in the next 10 to 30 years, the island will demand vision, creativity, and wisdom. Let us not forget one at the expense of the other. Thank you again for your support. Wolfgang Duntz
History of saying ‘no’ and being embroiled in contention To the Editor:
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hile I’m not one of those inclined to summarily say ‘good riddance’ to the park idea, neither am I despairingly crushed by its failure. It was an interesting, if rather awkwardly presented and tentative proposition, and I suppose in that sense in company with many other best laid plans of mice and municipality that ultimately drew a blank despite thoughtfully generous intentions. For it all, the status quo nonetheless seems comfortable enough in its familiarity, though perhaps hardly daring or especially inspired. That said, there are other opportunities and considerations in
like regard that pile our plate – rather as there’ve always been in such a concerned community. For better or worse, we do have a rather consistent history of saying “no” and certainly for being embroiled in contention. That even before the recent election, we were able to more or less agree on the drift of the Snug Cove plan (as so thoughtfully imagined by James Tuer and his group) at least affords some hope for meaningful progress on an issue that’s otherwise been so repeatedly, divisively, flogged - and almost to extinction - despite its commonly recognized urgency. As usual, it ultimately comes down to wait and see (which, alas, always seems a matter of whether or
ber of areas still require scrutiny and better understanding in the community. It was suggested that the community should be provided with an easy-to-understand summary of the major changes prior owen’s Christmas celebrato the next public meeting. •The tions have evolved into a traFriends of the Library were presentditional pattern with simple ing Dickens’ Christmas Carol with but festive components. The seaits traditional team of Tina Nielsen, son opens with Light Up the Cove. Martin Clarke, Graham Richie Often led by the Black Sheep, the and Angie McCulloch. • Bowen community‘s lantern and flashlight Island’s Parks and Recreation was parade travels from Artisan Square hosting Breakfast with Santa; to Village Square. At island both stops, there’s music Neighbours the program included songs, crafts, a Christmas play and and good cheer. Then a visit with Santa plus a plate past the Nativity scene full of pancakes. • BICS’s Brad in the Davies Orchard Daudlin described the need for ending up at the USSC non-violence education. * The marina where the firing Christmas Craft Fair was a rousof the cannon marks the ing success, raising $5,500. • Light Up of Snug Cove. The Light-up parade was great Bowen’s Community and the rain didn’t stop anyChoir sings carols to one. Santa (Georg Helenius, entertain the crowd as Jr) arrived at the USSC marina they await the arrival of Santa via Cormorant Marine. • The Claus. Santa sometimes arrives via Municipality approved funding for a fire engine as well as by Cormorant summer -long 2002 Arts Festival. Marine. • A Christmas from the past: Early on, also, is the Christmas Norah Mannion and her family Craft Fair with its gala array of lived on Bowen in the 1890s. When handmade gift items. For a growing the Historians researched matenumber of years, Graham Ritchie, rial for their history of Bowen, she Tina Nielsen, Angie McCulloch and shared many memories of her childMartin Clarke have used their drahood here. Joseph Mannion was matic skills to present a reading of well off so the family in their big Dickens’ Christmas Carol. Bowen’s house didn’t suffer from want but churches have special services; the the Mannion anecdotes are a pleaCommunity Choir offers a concert • An unseen but important part of sure to read. Norah said, “We never had a tree: our presents were laid Bowen’s Christmas is the Christmas in three separate piles on the dining Hamper Drive. I’m not sure when room table. They were mostly books it started, exactly but I seem to and games. I never played with recall Rita Greenlaw making cona doll and did not own one until tact with a similar program in West I was about seven or eight years Vancouver to learn how to creold. Then, a friend of my mother’s ate a Christmas hamper on Bowen brought me one back from her first Island. Before too long, Bowen was visit home to Ireland. She was a able to handle its own. Each year, beautiful wax-faced, well-dressed an unseen crew sends out this mesbeauty and I remember sitting by sage:” If you are having a tough the fireplace in the big old ‘drawing time or know some who is, please phone. Confidentiality assured.” The room’ and to my horror, watched her face disintegrate into a streamteam suggests new toys and games, ing mess. I never played with it arts and craft supplies and nonagain.” Poor Norah. perishable food items. Cash dona• Birthdays December 3 through tions are helpful because the funds Dec 16: December 3 is the birthcan be used to fill in gaps. (Make day of Jill Carter and Anthony cheques payable to: B.I. Christmas Dallas-Zappone while Susan Hamper Fund, drop off at The Hogan has the only December 4 Office in Artisan Square or mail to birthday. December 5 is the birthBox 19 Bowen Island. The current day of Callum Mackey and next team includes Linda Pfeiff, Janice on December 6 are the birthdays of Skeels and Pernille Nielsen, Other Sean Nixon and James Youngson. names that come to mind are Bob Clark, Alan Still, Cheryl Evans, Bob Next comes the December 8 birthdays of Alexandra Craig, Alex Clark, and Brian Biddlecombe. Steele, Luke Winkler and Greg • Ten Years Ago in the issue of Cope. On December 9, Hope December 7, 2001 Undercurrent Murray-Golas and Michelle – Statements by Rich Coleman, Glave celebrate. December 10? Minister of Public Safety and It’s the birthday of Ky Davies, Solicitor General, on December 5 Alastair Benson and Natasha raised the threat of Bowen having Hindle. Then comes the birthday to pay for its own policing costs. of Charlie Welsh on December 11. Currently, BC communities with Next are the birthdays of William population less than 5,000 have Knight and Margaret LaForme on their policing costs paid by the December 12. December 13 is the province. • On December 3, the natal day of Ingrid Hartloff folSnug Cove Public Port Facility was lowed by the December 14 birthdays transferred from the federal governof Linda Goth and Bruce Kienlen. ment to the municipality along with That was it. But, I’ve just heard that a cheque for eligible expenditures November 26 is the birthday of Bob •The APC was thanked for its work Kerr so he’ll be added to the birthin preparing the current Land Use day list. Do you want to share an Bylaw. However, because the curitem? Just telephone 604-947-2440 rent land use bylaw is a work in or e-mail to lbmcarter@shaw.ca. progress, it was noted that a num-
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man, one I respect and admire, returned to Bowen after a week’s vacation. He had left after voting in our municipal election. I asked him how he felt about it. “Well, November 19, 2011 will probably go down in history as the day Bowen Island came of age.” I have been searching for a way to to express my reaction to this election for the last little while. My friend’s astute remark helped. Members of this community have misunderstood my deep interest in municipal concerns, one even said to me, you are a failed embittered candidate. Ouch! By nature I am a problem solver. Five years ago, I knew that our ‘ship of state’ was off course. There are very few ‘bad’ people on the Island, I was not looking for a villain, just a rational explanation for why we were having
so much difficulty governing ourselves. I heard things like ‘government by exhaustion’ or ‘we have institutionalized our dysfunction’. There is some truth here. However, the truth is hard to pin down. Another friend said, “Human institutions, like humans, need time to mature.” This rang true for me. As an island that is trying to govern itself, we are now embarking on our adolescence. At the beginning of the National Park Community Advisory Committee process, mayor Bob spoke to our group as a statesman. I paraphrase, “The islanders have a decision to make. It is your task to inform them to the best of your ability, to enable them to make this decision. No matter how this turns out, the community will grow from this process.” I was impressed, thank you, mayor Turner. Over the last year, I was privileged to be part of a pro-
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not we’re indeed capable of the latter). As an encouraging consequence of the election turmoil, I was pleased to note that letters to the Undercurrent revisited their former glory – a measured, meaningful, and invariably differing spectrum of opinions that occupied much of the paper. Historically at least, that was why most people read our local rag. Let’s hope it continues – somehow there’s still a compelling place for expression that subtly discourages the often knee-jerk reactions of the internet … if only by a week, and however modest, that’s surely more cogent than the festering heat of the moment. Jeremy Howe
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Former islanders open store at Caulfeild Mall
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iving on Bowen can compel you to play the game ‘where are they now’ as we wonder where former islanders who’ve departed – i.e. moved off island - are and what they’re doing. Don and Shari Rowles are a case in point and the Undercurrent has the answer. Don and Shari (or Sharon) lived on Bowen off and on, mostly on, from 1989 through 2005. They were out of the country for five years after leaving but the couple is back in Canada and two weeks ago opened a store, ‘Your Dollar Store with More,’ in the West Van’s Caulfeild Mall. The two were much involved in the Bowen community, Don was a Morris dancer and they were members of the garden club and BIHORA. Shari worked as a medical receptionist for Drs. Hurlburt, Bueckert and Ocana. Living at Collins Farm, they had a large garden and partook in the People, Plants and Places tour. They also had a floral business up at Artisan Square. They left Bowen for New Zealand, where Shari’s from, and while they ran a successful mobile coffee van there, they moved back to Canada two years ago and now live in Kits. Because of their work, they aren’t looking to live
Don and Shari Rowles, who lived many years on Bowen, are back in Canada and have opened a dollar store in the Caulfeild Mall. Marcus Hondro photo
on Bowen but they visit often. “When we were in New Zealand, we really missed Bowen,” Shari said in a telephone talk earlier this week. “Going into the Snug and bumping into people you know. I even missed the eccentric people, everyone. We’ve moved off and came back to Bowen about three times. It always draws you back in.” Your Dollar Store with More is a Canadian-owned franchise and the store is already drawing loads of customers. “It keeps getting better and bet-
ter,” Shari said. “And we’re getting lots of wonderful feedback.” The large store maintains that dollar store premise of keeping prices low, with many items only a dollar, but the stock is of a good quality. And, Shari Rowles said, so are the customers, with many islanders visiting the store and discovering old friends behind the counter. “We are absolutely loving the interaction with Bowen Islanders,” she said. “It’s just great seeing people we know and it really brings back many happy memories.”
until next spring; to date about 150,000 have been installed in the province out of the 1.8 million that will be installed. There is opposition to the smart meters. Some fear they will be capable of learning personal information and pose a health risk. According to Vershoor, smart meters take no personal information and, she says, talking on your cell phone for 30 minutes will expose you to more radio frequency than a smart meter exposes you to over its entire 20-year life span. They will transmit for less than one minute daily, Vershoor said, adding that they will detect power outages quicker and will help minimize outages on Bowen. They will also help catch electricity-stealing pot growers. BC Hydro also feels they’ll encourage uses to be more energy efficient. Some opponents fear that down the road BC Hydro will use the meters for creating a time-of-use
pay structure, requiring that power users pay more at peak times in order to even out the power burden. The potential is there but BC Hydro denies there is any plan to do so. There is no opt-out program, Vershoor said, and BC Hydro is on record as saying that less than 0.1 per cent of customers have contacted them asking out of the program. Residents can, at their own expense, relocate their meter elsewhere on their property. BC Hydro said they are not heeding signs that tell them not to install the smart meters as they have no way of knowing who placed them there. BC Hydro will be running ads for three months before smart meter installation to inform customers of their arrival; they’ll also meet with Islands trust and first responders in smart meter information sessions. Anyone with concerns, Vershoor said, can contact BC Hydro by emailing smartmeters@bchydro. com.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Authors: Robert May (lyrics), Johnny Marks (music) Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer bhad a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” Then all the reindeer
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loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Oh! You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town! He’s making a list, He’s checking it twice, He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town! He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake.
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He knows when you’ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake!
out, You better not cry. You better not pout, I’m telling you why.
So...You better watch out, You better not cry You better not pout, I’m telling you why.
Santa Claus is comin’ Santa Claus is comin’ Santa Claus is comin’ To town.
Santa Claus is coming to town. Little tin horns, Little toy drums. Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums. Santa Claus is coming to town. Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo, Elephants, boats and Kiddie cars too. Santa Claus is coming to town. The kids in Girl and Boy Land will have a jubilee. They’re gonna build a toyland town all around the Christmas tree. Oh....You better watch
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King! Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting
Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel! Refrain Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Risen with healing in his wings, Light and life to all he brings, Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Refrain Come, Desire of nations come, Fix in us Thy humble home; Rise, the Woman’s conquering Seed, Bruise in us the Serpent’s head. Adam’s likeness now
efface: Stamp Thine image in its place; Second Adam, from above,
Reinstate us in thy love. Refrain Carols Continued on page 10
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ARTISAN SQUARE 5:30-5:45: Bob Doucet and the Black Sheep 5:45-6:00: Gail Lotenberg and Dancers 6:00-6:15: Carol Singers with Lynn Williams and choir 6:15: Lights on at Artisan Square and parade down to Village Square
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6:30: Hot Chocolate and goodies compliments of The Ruddy Potato 6:30-6:40: Bob Doucet and the Black Sheep and carols with the Bowen Island Community Choir 6:40: Lights on at Village Square and parade to Orchard Cottages
ORCHARD SQUARE: 6:50-7:10: Live Nativity Scene at Orchard Cottages and Museum Cottage open for viewing and caroling.
7:10: Parade through cove to cenotaph then around boardwalk to Doc Morgan’s lawn.
LOWER COVE 7:30: Canon fires to signal Lower Cove Light Up 7:45: Santa arrives at Union Steamship dock via Water Taxi 7:45-8:30: Meet Santa, Hot Chocolate, Mulled Wine and Goodies at Doc’s patio 8:30: Santa departs by Firetruck
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drawings featured in the Gallery since its opening in March. In December, 10 per cent of all sales will be donated to the Bowen Island Community Foundation to help neighbours in need. Ornaments opens on Friday, Dec. 2, with an evening reception complete with Christmas treats from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Art lovers can also take in the Gifted Show at the Gallery at Artisan Square. This holiday season, shop at Artisan Square for unique gifts created by Bowen Island artists and artisans.
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owen Island artist HansChristian Behm has just completed a unique print that combines the methods of silkscreen printing and embossing. It is a very special project and he has offered it for a very special cause. It will be sold to raise funds for Dr. Alexandra Morton, a marine biologist who is working to study, and save, wild salmon. Behm is looking toward the local community for help with the logistics. Behm has been interested in Dr. Morton’s work for the last four years. He met her personally in 2009 when she walked from North Vancouver Island to Victoria to raise awareness of the plight of the Sockeye salmon. Behm joined the march of supporters north of Nanaimo. Dr. Morton’s research has revealed the devastating effect of sea lice that infest the Atlantic Salmon raised in open pens in BC’s coastal waters and then attach themselves to young fry as they swim past into the open ocean. The sea lice stunt the salmon’s growth and make them weak. As a result, they become easy prey for predators. And recently, Dr. Morton has identified a new threat: the ISN virus. Behm is impressed by Dr. Morton’s integrity and was looking for a way to help. Last Christmas, Behm worked on a card and developed a pattern for fish scales. “That gave me the idea for the print,” Behm said. He started with the project in March and added, “It took longer than expected; the process was very challenging.” The result is a stunning 63 cm
by 95 cm print. It is an embossed image of a salmon on a background of a four-colour screen print that shows the Sockeye’s life cycle. There are the eggs and the fry on the way downriver to the sea. The adult salmon then return from the ocean to freshwater where they change form and colour. The cycle end their lives after spawning. The print is done with interference colours that give the impression of a transparent coating that shimmers green, blue and red when viewed at different angles. The embossed image in the centre was produced with a hand carved plate. Behm is a senior member of the art institute in the printmaking section of the Studio Arts Faculty at Capilano University. His instructor, Wayne Eastcott, told him that a print like this hasn’t been done before. The limited edition will have approximately 100 prints to be sold at $1,000 a piece. The price includes taxes, shipping and handling. Dr. Morton has written that she appreciates the effort and has offered her list of 20,000 email contacts as a means of promoting the sale. Since Dr. Morton operates on a limited budget and all her funds go to research, Behm has offered to oversee all other aspects of the fundraiser. The Bowen Island Arts Council will display the print at its table at the BICS Christmas Craft Fair and Behm is looking for additional local support. He would like to find someone to help him with communication, monitoring the orders and payments, banking, packing and shipping. If you are interested in being part of the fundraiser, please email hcbehm@shaw.ca.
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Carols Continued from page 7
Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the
Cove plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? Refrain Come to Bethlehem and see Christ Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Refrain See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise.
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold! “Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven’s all gracious King! The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.
have rolled, Two thousand years of wrong; And man, at war with man, hears not, The love song which they bring: O hush the noise, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing. For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When, with the evercircling years, Shall come the Age of Gold; When peace shall over all the earth, Its ancient splendors fling, And all the world give back the song, Which now the angels sing.
of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that Old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head, He began to dance around.
Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heavenly music floats, O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains, They bend on hovering wing. And ever o’er its Babel sounds, The blessed angels sing.
Frosty the Snowman
O, Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh And play just the same as you and me. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.
Yet with the woes of sin and strife, The world hath suffered long; Beneath the angel-strain
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose, And two eyes made out
Frosty the snowman knew The sun was hot that day, So he said, “Let’s run
Refrain
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
and we’ll have some fun now before I melt away.” Down to the village, With a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all Around the square saying, Catch me if you can. He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop. And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler “Stop!” For Frosty the snowman Had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye saying, “Don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day.” Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.
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There are more kids participating in this year’s craft fair then ever before. Saffron Gurney runs an entrepreneurial program called “The Craft Fair Club” that teaches kids all about microeconomics and prepares them for the selling at the craft fair. Here are Mia, Willow, Riley, May, Duncan with Saffron Gurney and a stash of their merchandise. The theme this year is owls – the slogan: We give a hoot. And 15 per cent of all proceeds will be donated to the food bank. Please come out and say hello at the Christmas craft fair at the Bowen Island Community School on Sunday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Debra Stringfellow photo
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Many reasons to visit the Gallery at Artisan Square
Art by Marc Baur and a book by Ron Woodall are among the many offerings at the Gallery at Artisan Square.
Arts council offers perfect gifts and treats at the gallery and at its table at the Christmas craft fair JACQUELINE MASSEY BOWEN ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL
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he calendar is filling up and holiday tunes are taking over the airwaves. It’s that time of year once again when the Gallery at Artisan Square is pleased to present Gifted – our annual group show featuring the work of more than 45 local artists. It’s the opportunity to purchase unique treasures, hand-crafted and straight from the heart. During the exhibit, which opens today and runs until December 24, you’ll find over 104 paintings, photographs, limited prints, books, jewellery, pottery and other artworks to please anyone on your gift list. Join us tonight at the artists’ reception, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and kick-off the holiday season with a little artful socializing. The Gallery will be open extended hours in December, WednesdaysSundays, from noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. There are so many reasons you just have to drop by. We have just received a new shipment of Ron Woodall’s book of cartoons: Captain, there’s something funny about Bowen Island this morning. It’s a hilarious look at our island home and its inhabitants captured deftly by Woodall, a masterful illustrator, philosopher and sage. The books sell for $20, which is a direct donation to the Gallery. If you haven’t seen the book yet, and you need a little boost of cheer, it’s the perfect trigger to lift the spirits. Share the mirth.
We have small but picture-perfect oil paintings from Ann Beatty, metallic archival photo prints by Roger Willoughby-Price, sparkling beaded necklaces by Titania Michniewicz, and a carved alder mask by First Nations artist, Simon “Winadzi” James. Something you might not have seen before but is definitely worth a trip to Artisan Square is the art of chigiri-e, by newcomer to Bowen, Marc Baur. Baur uses an ancient Japanese technique creating images from hand-made paper. His work is delightful, a blend of colours, shapes and intensities capturing scenic views of Bowen in a new way. This is just a smattering of the visually engaging attractions you’ll find at the Gallery. Of course, there are an array of enticing shops and galleries to visit when you come up to Artisan Square, all of which are participating in a special event – Artisan Square Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 17. Mark the date on your calendar and watch for more news soon about the special events and highlights of the day. For more information, visit the website of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) at www.biac. ca. Download the free weekly update of arts and cultural events, or become a member and have it sent straight to your inbox. Come visit the BIAC table at the BICS Christmas Craft Fair this Sunday for more information.
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club. In an email, she said, “The idea for the book drive came from a meeting we had with Kathy Powelson, a representative of Frontier College, back in October. She said that she would love to support us if we collected books and she would help us donate the books to a school (or a couple schools, depending on how many books we receive) in East Vancouver. It would likely be an elementary school, but possibly a high school as well.” Frontier College is a non-profit organization that promotes literacy and learning. Schuller said, “[The book drive] is part of a larger initiative to help combat local illiteracy. We thought it would be really effective to have students helping students. We’re mostly looking for children’s and young adult’s books, because they are going to children and youth.” Of the 15 book club members, five live on Bowen Island.
Schuller said, “There are so many families on Bowen that we figured there must be countless old children’s books lying around in houses.” The books suitable for Kindergartners to Grade 7 will find a home in the Britannia Elementary School and books for other audiences will go to the Canucks Family Education Centre. And since there are countless families attending the Christmas craft fair at the school, this was a logical choice for drop off place and time. Community school coordinator Sarah Haxby confirmed that the box will be set up in the community use room that is dedicated to youth entrepreneurs this year. Schuller said, “We are currently trying to set it up so the box that will stay at BICS for the following week, in case people miss the craft fair or have more books to drop off.”
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprenticeship opportunity. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GET YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. General Mechanic training. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GO TO YOUR Next Job Interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. Heavy Equipment Certificate. Intense shop experience. Safety training. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES Avail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friendly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. INQUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. Restoretobalance@telus.net
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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
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518
545 374
TREE SERVICES
Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
BUILDING SUPPLIES
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
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FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
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PETS
BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go.UKC reg. $1000 obo. Call 778-237-2824 BOXER PUPPIES ready now. Tails docked, vet checked & dewormed. $850. 604-845-0355 (Chilliwack) CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHUG beaut pups (chihuahua/pug), 8 wks, 1 F, 3 M, vet chk, deworm, 1st shot, $575, (778)231-2023. CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453 KITTENS, Orange tabby, photos available on Facebook - kittens chilliwack. Call (604)703-1077 MALTESE pups, 1 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077. MULTI POO PUP 13 weeks old 2nd shot, dewormed, micro chipped. To good home. $1000. 604-715-2431 PUG & BOSTON Terrier cross, 14 weeks. Brindle. Vet ✓ & first shots. $650. Call 604-302-7454. PUREBRED ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER PUPS. The ORIGINAL NANNY DOG. Vet checked, microchipped, 1st shots & CKC reg. Please phone 604 839 7604, pls lve msg if no answer. Shepherd/Lab X, 5 black, 2 yellow, 5 males, 2 females, $200/each. (604)316-2757 SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies 7 wks, vet checked, dewormed. Ready to go. $500/each. (604)581-8354 SHIH TZU PUPS, 5 males, 1 female. 1st shots, vet ✓ dewormed, family raised. $625. 604-575-3257. WHEATEN TERRIER pups, perfect family dog. $1400. Meet your pet! Call (604)825-3966
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MISC. FOR SALE
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. 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?
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
***HANDY MAN CONDOS*** Bank Owned; Fixer Uppers FREE LIST w/ PICTURES! www.HandyManCondos.com 1-800-304-9849 ID # 1048 re/max city realty
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BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
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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
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RECREATIONAL
FOR SALE CABIN FROM THE FOUNDATION UP ONLY: Cabin must be moved from its current location at Brooklyn, BC. Please call after 5:00 250-365-6371 or email jbalfour@shaw.ca for details. Open to offers
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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Jingle all the way
Peter and the wolf come and visit with the symphony SARAH HAXBY C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L C O O R D I N AT O R
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Reindeer run set for Saturday, December 10 MARY LETSON EVENT ORGANIZER
H
ow about some family fun and a little exercise in support of the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper? Don’t miss the fifth Annual Reindeer Run Saturday, December 10 at 9 a.m. There is a 5-km-canter and a 2.5-km-trot so the whole herd can participate. At the end of the run, we’ll have hot chocolate and cookies waiting. There will also be prizes for a variety of reindeer-like achievements, including best dressed reindeer so don’t forget to don your antlers, red
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SUITES, UPPER
ABBOTSFORD Upstairs Suite for Rent! Christian Landlords. 1,000s.f. 2 BR, 1 Bath. Patio entrance/carport. Hydro. W/D. Stove/Oven/Fridge. NO Pets/NO Smkg. Ideal for newly-weds. Downes Rd, near Abb Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Chris 604-308-4292
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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1989 MERCEDES 420 SEL, Air Cared, 117,000km. Black w/gray lthr. int., pw., ps., a/c, $3900 obo (604)997-4045
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Doesn’t that look like fun? These reindeerettes’ smiles brightened the day at the 2010 Reindeer Run. And please note how they are decked out. Pictured are Katherine Lawrence, Diana Kaile, Anna-Marie Atherton, Monica McKinley. Mary Letson photo
noses and Christmas finery. Register at the Bowen Island Community Recreation office at 604947-2216. Registration forms are also available at the Positive Fit website: positivelyfit.ca. TRANSPORTATION
RENTALS
Early registration deadline is Friday, December 9, at 4 p.m. but we won’t turn anyone away on the morning of December 10. Come join us for good health and a good cause. And jingle all the way!
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper
CARS - DOMESTIC
1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $1295 obo (604)826-0519 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2495 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER 300, grey, V6, auto, loaded, leather, 108 km, $9,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530. 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6995/obo. (604)826-0519
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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
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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
1992 VOLVO 940 4 dr. sedan, auto, low mi., leather int., gray, Air Cared. Good cond. $3700. (604)351-7704 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3495 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $4995 obo (604)826-0519
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TRUCKS & VANS
2003 LANDROVER V6 silver 140,000k loaded 4/whl dr $6,450 obo. 604-857-9037, 778-552-6300 2005 CHEVY UPLANDER, grey, 7 pass., V6 auto, fully loaded, 93 km, $6,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530. 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6000. 604-812-1278
2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819 2009 SUZUKI SWIFT PLUS - 5 dr, 39,000k. Good shape. Like new. $8888: Call Don (604)581-3613
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278
ometimes wishes do come true, and in the case of the concert line-up for this year’s West Coast Symphony (WCS) winter concert for the community, it is a wish come true. During a conversation last year with Bryan Deans, a musician in the symphony, an educator, and the St. John’s Music Director, we discussed how great it is that the event on Bowen is a true intergenerational event and that there is such a high turn-out of families and children at the Bowen concerts. Bryan Deans said he would talk to the West Coast Symphony and see if they would be willing to put together something special just for the kids of Bowen. And that is why the West Coast Symphony added Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf to the show, with Gordon Roberts as the narrator. The WCS concerts for the community present a unique opportunity to foster lifelong appreciation of music; for grandchildren to sit beside their parents and grandparents and to share the experience of music brought to life. Other music featured at the concert is: Giuseppe Verdi Nabucco: Overture, Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat, K.297b and Leroy Anderson A Christmas Festival. The symphony exemplifies the virtues of cooperation, teamwork,
respect and discipline as they all work together under the direction of the conductor Bujar Llapaj. They also are extraordinarily generous: did you know that all sixty-five of the musicians and helpers in the symphony donate their time for our concert? They travel to Bowen with their formal attire and valuable instruments and donate an entire day, plus all the time practicing, just to share their love of music with our community. They take donations at the door, and have CDs, mugs and merchandise (please bring cash/cheques) to help cover their costs, but their music is a gift to us from each of the musicians. The West Coast Symphony winter concert for the community begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 11. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. The concert is live on stage at the BICS gym, admission by donation. Bring your friends and family – all ages are welcome. For more information about the West Coast Symphony: www. westcoastsymphony.ca. The WCS is hosted by BICS, the Community School Coordinator and the CSA (Community School Association,) to promote local, affordable cultural experiences and music appreciation for all ages. Additional sponsorship comes from the Bowen Island Arts Council. You can renew or purchase a BIAC membership at the event. For more information about the event, please contact Community School Coordinator Sarah Haxby at BICS: shaxby@sd45.bc.ca or 604 9470389.
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
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. INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com 877-758-7311 or 250-751-5205. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
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2009 FORD F 150 XLT 1 owner, no accidents, local, exc. cond. ARE cover. $29,500. 604-3418694
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3 Bdrm House Tunstall Bay, ocean view. D/W, W/D, F/P. Pets Negot. Dan 778-998-6961. Artisan Eats Cafe and Bakery is HIRING a food counter attendant. Must be able to work weekends. Some food experience is a good thing. Friendly, outgoing personality a must. Email info@artisaneats.ca Tuscany Restaurant is hiring an experienced server. Up to 3 shifts/week. Weekends a must. Email info@tuscanypizza.com Artisan Square Rentals: Office with view, retail and studio space 604-329-5643
Big changes are happening at naked! After 3 years in the Cove, it is time to close the naked store. But don’t worry, you can still get your holiday shopping done! We are open Saturdays and Sundays only until Dec 20th. From Dec 20-24th we are open every day but the 24th is our last day. Fans will still be able to purchase naked products on-island at The Ruddy Potato and Alderwood Farm and by calling 0292 to make a time to come by the workshop on Millers Landing. A big thank you to all of our customers for your continued support! Bowen Island Improvement Association AGM Tuesday, December 6 @3pm
Union Steamship Company Summer House
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Book drive at BICS, Dec. 4th (During Christmas Craft Fair) WVSS book club is collecting lightly-used books (children’s books are most appreciated) from the Bowen community. The books will be immediately donated to elementary schools throughout East Vancouver, through Frontier College. The particular schools will be decided once all books have been collected, and with help from Frontier College, we will donate to the school(s) most in-need of educational equipment. BOWEN Island spacious 3 BR house, F/P, wrap around deck, lots of play area, W/D, N/S pet OK. Close to bus stop or parking included. Avail now $1250/mo. Call 604-837-1700 ------------------BOWEN Island, 1 BR Grd flr, sep entry, full kit, F/P, W/D, N/S, pet neg. Close to bus stop or parking included. Ideal for single person. Avail now. $750/mo. Call 604-837-1700 -------------------Rent both units – ideal for large family for $ 1750/mo. Call 604-837-1700 Certified Upholsterer since ‘83 Island and West Van ref.’s On Bowen last week in Nov. Dave:1-250-295-1616
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Exceptional waterfront 1 bdrm. suite, Eagle Cliff. Efficient design, appliances, utilities, furnished option, parking, close bus route, private deck entrance, outstanding view ocean and shorelines. N/S, pet ok. Must see to appreciate. Jan. 1st. $850. haldegrace@shaw.ca, 604-947-2413
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INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP TUTOR Elementary school teacher avail. for all subjects plus grade 8 French. B.A., B.Ed. 10 years exp. teaching preschool to Gr. 8. Contact Mary Ann Zakreski : mazakreski@gmail.com or call 0657 for more info.
FOR RENT
2 bdrm with ocean/mtn views. New suite, full furn. & equipped. Walking distance to ferry. $1800. Avail. Jan. long or short term 604-908-9112 FOR RENT: Fully furn./equipped beautiful private 3 to 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, new elegant country Estate. Gated, circular drive, lovely grounds. $2200/ mos. Could also include Nanny suite & Rec room. 604-908-9112 For Rent - Older waterfront cabin, 1 bdrm., Eaglecliff. Suits single handy person, $600 + hydro. 604-616-2121 For sale one large oak wall unit, one small wall unit,antique dresser, 2 curio cabinets, dining table with five chairs, small bistro set, lamps, many collectables. Make an offer, must be sold. 947-2685 Found on Mt. Gardner Rd. near Hiker’s Trail Rd, two home knitted wooly hats, off white. 947-2333 or susanna.braund@ubc.ca
Island Business Advisory & Book-keeping Services. Michael Barber 604-313-8886 FOR RENT 2 bdrm. apt. in Village Square. Avail. Dec.1. References req’d. Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944
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Unicef Holiday Cards at VONIGO! Open 7 days a week.
Kitchen Staff Wanted. F/T&P/T line cooks. Prep exp.a bonus. Please email: docmorgans@gmail.com Thank you. Lance’s Recycling I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling $20 a box. Call 947-2430 Out of the Blue has a fine selection of cozy gifts from gloves to cashmere socks for everyone; luxurious, soft, colourful scarves and accessories in all price ranges. Gloves from $10, scarves from $18,leather bracelets $15 and up. Make great gifts. Open 7 days/week 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Retired couple near Kingston, Ontario would like to house-sit or do a house exchange for February or March, 2012. We are responsible retired teachers wanting to spend some time on Bowen Island and near our children in Vancouver. Please email: brendajlyon@gmail.com
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Matt Maxwell and Tom Nesbitt launched Episode 1 of the graphic novel Dreamsinger at the Gallery at Astisan Square on November 26. They were supported by a cast of gifted musicians. Susanne Martin photos
The Movement Global fashion show highlighted stylish and versatile clothing as well as ability and beauty of presenters.
“Room at the Inn”
The Rivendell Community invites you to celebrate the
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at Rivendell Retreat Centre at the top of Cates Hill
Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will pause at 4:00 p.m. to experience a traditional candlelit tree, music, storytelling, and to share in the Spirit of Christmas on the theme of “Room At The Inn”. Come and bring your friends & family!
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LENA artwork, Black
MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 14TH