January 20, 2012 Undercurrent by Bowen Island Undercurrent

FRIDAY JAN. 20 2012 VOL. 38, NO. 39

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Two ferries?

Winter driving

Survival skills for artists

The weekend saw a queue of vessels for the Snug Cove dock

Some tips from the cops about road safety in slippery conditions

Workshop explores the art of making money

Focus on two committees Council received public input on committees at town hall meeting MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

owen Island’s new mayor and council had their first town hall meeting of the 20112014 term last Saturday, January 14, and some 85 islanders crammed into the meeting room at the municipal hall to talk about volunteerism and committees. Mayor Jack Adelaar told the crowd it was about council hearing from citizens and there was no shortage of islanders willing to contribute ideas and comments. To maintain a more intimate setting and fit everyone in, tables were taken out - councillor Tim Rhodes noted it was Kathy Lalonde and municipal staff’s idea – and mayor and council simply sat in chairs at the front of the room. There are more than a dozen committees now but council is considering only two this term, a finance committee and an operational committee dealing with infrastructure and services such as water, sewage and roads and other areas like housing and the arts. These two committees, mayor Adelaar said, would have sub-committees to support them. The two major committees would report to council and from there, along with input from the public, council would go about achieving their recommendations. These ideas are not set in stone and part of the purpose in setting up the gathering was to open an informal public dialogue around them. Councillor Cro Lucas told the Undercurrent that another component of what council was seeking was “suggestions on how to achieve the key things that council and the public want to see happen in the next three years.” continued, PAGE 3

Ewan is gathering speed and confirms that sliding in the snow is fun, at least on the BICS playground. Debra Stringfellow photo

General Store will start charging for bags SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

aper or plastic? The answer to that question will soon affect your bill. According to Nancy Lee, the Snug Cove General Store is currently giving out about 12,000 plastic bags a month. She said, “We go through four cases of 2000 of our regular bags, 2000 of the larger bags and 2000 of the small bags you find over at the produce section.” From February 1, the store will charge five cents for plastic bags and 25 cents for paper bags. Lee said, “The Snug Cove General Store would like to make a difference to reduce the impact on the environment. We encourage our customers to bring their own bags or purchaser cloth bags.” The store has cloth bags for sale and Lee estimates that about half the customers already bring along bags. She said, “Cloth bags are more sturdy; they are easier to pack and easier to carry.” But not all customers make the

effort. “Sometimes people come in for one item, like a carton of milk or a bag of chips, and then they ask for a bag,” Lee says. “And often, people require more than one bag.” Lee realizes that consumers reuse about 60 per cent of plastic bags for garbage bags, pet waste clean-up and other purposes. She added, “Unfortunately, the bags end up buried in the landfill and may take a long time to break down.” According to the Parliament of Canada website, Canadians still carry home more than 55 million plastic bags every week. Lee said, “A large Canadian retailer began charging five cents per bag and, after only a month, the retailer chain reported a 50 per cent drop in demand for plastic bags. Now the demand has dropped by 80 per cent.” Lee expects that the volume of plastic bags at the General Store will also be reduced. She said that while some customers might complain about the charge, others have been asking for the change. She said, “We will get some signs outside to remind people to bring their bags.”

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B O W E N I S L A N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y

Notice of Proposed Changes to Bowen Island Municipality’s Procedure Bylaw No. 314, 2012 Council is considering changes to its Procedure Bylaw (the bylaw which regulate procedures to be followed for the conduct of business at meetings of the Council). The proposed changes to the Bylaw are that: Regular Council meetings: a) Be held on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 am to 11:30 am b) Be held on the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm A copy of Bowen Island Municipality’s Bylaw No. 314, 2012, which outlines the proposed changes can be viewed on the Municipality’s website: www.bimbc.ca or by requesting a copy from bim@bimbc.ca. Any questions or comments regarding the proposed changes please should be received by January 20th, 2012 at 4:00 pm to: Kathy Lalonde, Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Tel: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0193 Email: klalonde@bimbc.ca

Slow down for winter driving A few tips for staying safe on the roads in snowy and icy conditions NANCE JOYCE BOWEN ISLAND RCMP

ith winter weather and hazardous driving conditions upon us, the Bowen Island RCMP would like to remind drivers to be more careful, and make sure that they are prepared for the conditions. Drivers on Bowen Island are reminded to: • plan to leave earlier to get to the ferry, and be realistic about travel times, especially in bad weather. • Slow down and keep your distance from the car ahead of you. By keeping your distance you will be able to see how other vehicles are moving on the road ahead of you, and avoid hazards. • Remember that you are not necessarily safer driving an SUV or 4X4. All wheel drive vehicles are great for some slippery conditions for accel-

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eration, but they will not help you stop faster or turn corners at higher speeds. Also, Bowen Island has many hills and you will be much safer if you slow down. • In snow and ice conditions, if you begin to lose control, don’t slam on your brakes. Simply ease off on the accelerator, then gently apply brake pressure and steer in the direction you want to go. • Make sure your tires have good tire tread and are inflated correctly, including your spare tire. You may want to use the penny test to check whether your tire tread is adequate. Hold a penny upside down and insert it into the tread of front and rear tires. If the Queen’s head is fully visible, the tire doesn’t have enough tread. Generally, at least 3.5 mm tread is enough. • Clean all your windows, not just your front windshield.

ater mills, hydroelectric plants, transformer buildings – the theme for Heritage Week 2012 from February 20 to 26 is Heritage of Power. At Bowen Heritage, we’re doing something different. We’re celebrating the power of our community to remember the past and imagine the future of the Davies Heritage Orchard and the Union Steamship Cottages. We’re hoping to publish your memories on our website for Heritage Week.

Perhaps you remember Bowen as the Happy Isle for Union Steamship excursions. You may have visited the cottages, eaten fruit from the heritage apple trees or played in the Davies Orchard. You may have lived in a pinkpainted cottage or helped save the cottages from demolition. You may have been a founding member of our organization or raised funds for the restoration of cottage 20, the museum cottage, and more. Perhaps you wondered who built the Seaside Cottages. Or perhaps you know. Please tell us about it. Send your story by February 15 to bowenheritage@gmail.com.

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Islanders suggested council honour committees by implementing their recommendations community centre. Currently, council has municipal staff looking at ways of limiting costs and increasing revenue, in part to make more money available for projects. There were also more specific recommendations. Don Marshall talked about “revitalizing” the sustainable action committee and Peter Williamson said planning comes with a vision and committees must reflect that. Joyce Ganong of the Bowen Island Community Foundation said a committee in support of community groups was needed. Mary Ellen deGrace spoke about the 45 volunteers now contributing to the Knick Knack Nook. Bruce Howlett said committees should not be permanent but include specific timelines and goals and Bud Long echoed

continued, PAGE 1 A consistent theme from the more than 20 islanders who addressed mayor and council was the need to respect volunteers for the time they put in by acknowledging their reports and acting upon them. In the past, there have been resignations from committees by volunteer members who felt their efforts were not acknowledged and their reports were simply shelved. Council told those in attendance that they will pay attention to committee recommendations and set about realizing them. The roadblock is finances and council is hoping for ideas on generating revenue to achieve projects such as sewer upgrades, seniors and low-income housing, the revitalization of Snug Cove and a

those thoughts and said they should not have potential options filtered out by council before they began their work. Bill Newport of the island’s Fish and Wildlife Club believes a committee to look at ways of improving how we handle food waste on Bowen needs to be established. There were some who simply applauded council for seeking input; Barbara Wahler called the meeting “a great first step.” Longtime islander Ian Henley was one of those who said that council will earn his respect by acknowledging the work of committees and, when possible, acting upon their conclusions. James Glave suggested a blog on behalf of council where issues can be discussed. He felt it could help engage younger islanders in the political process. As he stood at

Two ferries in Snug Cove At the January 9 council meeting, details of the ferry conversion were under discussion. EDITOR Councillor Alison Morse said, “We met with the ast weekend, islanders were surprised ferry advisory committee and learned that the to see two ferries moving in and out of LNG conversion will reduce emissions as well as Snug Cove. In addition to the Queen of costs. There was general agreement that we want Capilano that provided regular service between to continue that discussion.” Morse mentioned the mainland and Bowen Island, the Island Sky that the replacement ferry holds more cars but docked at the Snug Cove terminal. it might not run on schedule due to the loading BC Ferries director of media relations Deborah time. She said, “You need two lanes for loading Marshall explained, “We ran an open letter to and two lanes for off-loading. It will be an interBowen Islanders as an ad esting learning experience last month advising our to see how a vessel of customers about our plans that capacity might functo convert the Queen of tion.” Morse added that Capilano to Liquefied BC Ferries presented good Natural Gas (LNG) fuel data on the cost effectivelate this year. During the ness of the LNG fuel. conversion process, we Mayor Jack Adelaar are planning to deploy said, “It will be interesting the Island Sky to the to see the Island Sky on Bowen Island route until our route in the interim. Island Sky and Queen of Capilano the Queen of Capilano The Island Sky was built side by side. Murray Atherton photo returns. The conversion for the Bowen Island run. project will take approxiThe reason it is not opermately six months.” ating here is that we can’t get the cars and pasIn an effort to ascertain that there would be sengers off and on fast enough.” Adelaar thinks no problems at the dock for the Island Sky, BC that the two to four overloads a day can be Ferries conducted trial runs. “Over the weekend, avoided with the higher capacity. Adelaar added the Island Sky was moving from Saltery Bay to that LNG fuel has been used in Norway for over Vancouver Shipyards for work on its elevator, 10 years without accidents. and we took the opportunity to undergo dock Councillor Andrew Stone said that the Bowen fits at both Snug Cove and Horseshoe Bay,” Island run is a natural starting point for the conMarshall said. “While some adjustments will version to LNG fuel but that the cost benefits need to be made to the ‘dolphins’ (part of the are not likely to affect Bowen customers. He also berthing structure) at Snug Cove for the Island pointed out that the conversion to LNG does not Sky, the dock fits went well.” have any impact on the capacity of the Queen The Island Sky was built in 2008, has a maxiof Cailano. He said, “We are starting to get overmum speed of 15.5 knots and is six metres lonloads again and this is not going to be alleviated ger than the Queen of Capilano which was built [by the conversion].” in 1991 and can make 12.5 knots. The newer But Morse sees a benefit from seeing the vessel also has a one-lane second deck on each Island Sky operating between Horseshoe Bay shoulder of the car deck that brings its capacity and Bowen Island. said, “We will get a practical to 125 cars while the Queen of Capilano only fits experience how a larger vessel will work.” 85. SUSANNE MARTIN

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the front of the room, he asked that everyone born after 1969 to raise a hand. There were only two hands raised. Michael Cornelissen said simplifying financial statements so lay persons can understand them and separating essential from non-essential projects is needed. Robin Burger pointed out that there are already recommendations in place regarding affordable housing and was hopeful council would act in this area. The mayor and each council member concluded the meeting by giving impressions of this first town hall of the term and all spoke of how positive and helpful it was. Councillor Lucas told the Undercurrent that there will be another one in February. Topics will vary each time, Lucas said.

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An evening of appreciation To the Editor: RE: Celebration of Bob Turner – January 27

ur former mayor, Bob Turner, who decided not to run again at the end of last council’s term, has served our community for a total of nine years. He ran and was elected as a councillor in the first election after Bowen Island was incorporated as a municipality in 1999. He then took a term off and ran again and was elected as mayor for two terms, from 2005 to 2008 and from 2008 to 2011. Doug Hooper, Peter Frinton and I have decided to hold a special evening to recognize Bob’s years of service. We wish to thank this man who gave selflessly of his personal and professional time and who has such a passion for our small island community. A believer in building consensus whenever possible, Bob had the best interests of the community front and centre in his council deliberations, and was consistently respectful and diligent about listening to various points of view. We are organizing an appreciation night for Bob to be held at Cates Hill Chapel on Friday, January 27. Doors open at 7 p.m. and all are welcome. We invite you to tell a tale, make a speech, sing a song, read a poem about Bob or your interactions with him. If you wish to contribute something to the evening’s program, please email me at nerysonbowen@shaw.ca or call me at 604-947-0973 so that we can organize the scheduling. If you do not wish to speak but wish to write something down about your memories of Bob’s time on council, we will have a place for this too. If you wish to come and just be part of the celebration to thank Bob, please do so. Nerys Poole

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Data security, rate hikes and effectiveness are concerns about the smart meter program To the Editor: This is the second part of a two-part letter about concerns about the smart meter program.

ast week, I addressed the issues of the real costs of the smart meter program and health concerns. Further concerns are as follows: 1. Data Security: • BC Hydro began their smart meter installation before a review by the BC Privacy Commissioner could review the scheme. As of mid-January 2011, both BC Hydro’s website and private letters to the privacy commission state that a review is “underway”. • As of a December 19, 2011 the BC Privacy Commissioner has concerns with the privacy issues, despite Hydro’s insurances. 2. Rate-hikes to consumers in the form of time of use billing: time of use billing is basically charging more for power consumption at different peak times of the day. The only way to have people modify their habits is to penalize or reward them. • Would the provincial government enact this promise into legislation and hold a provincewide referendum should someone in power change their minds? • How realistic is it that people will take the time to monitor their electrical consumption and thereby reduce it? What studies have been

done elsewhere in the world to validate this claim? • Will BC Hydro and the BC government enact legislation that it will not a) increase rates to pay for the smart meter program nor b) implement time-of-use-billing unless the question is put toward a province-wide referendum? 3. Claims of ecological effectiveness: • How is spending a billion plus dollars equate with conservation? BC Hydro has been mostly toothless compared to European initiatives of conservation, relying on sporadically subsidized, voluntary measures from residential customers while selling cheaper “bulk” power to commercial customers. Conversely, over twenty years ago, Denmark cut its power consumption by 40 per cent in two years because government forced corporations to meet strict energy guidelines in the manufacture of their consumer products and appliances. This was encouraged with tax savings during the transition period and tax penalties after. The Danish government is still at the forefront of energy technology- saving power and creating employment. • There are calculations, using currently available consumer appliances, that the average Canadian home could bring its power consumption down to about 150-300KWh per month from the current typical usage of around 1350 KWh per month. BC Hydro could give low cost consumer loans to homeowners to

install these energy savings devices, as they did in the 70’s or 80’s “energy crisis’ and add a small amount to the monthly bill. That would be a more effective way to conserve energy. • How can BC Hydro truly claim that it is interested in conservation when, there has not been a “province-wide assessment of renewable energy resources against their environmental and social sensitivity to development”? It is opinion of the author and of the Bowen Islanders For Safe Technology group, that all smart meters and transmitting station installations be immediately stopped, until all concerns stated in both parts of this letter are addressed and conditions met. A full exposition of all of the connections between the smart meter supplier, the province and BC Hydro needs also to be conducted and be open to public review. The citizens of BC deserve to see legislation passed, reviewed and OK’d 100 per cent by the BC Privacy Commissioner that data gathered would be protected and severe criminal charges laid against breaches of privacy. This is data that will be collected and compiled, forever. Criminal penalties, enacted by legislation, to protect the data and the abilities to prosecute by the BC Privacy Commissioner and the Auditor General’s offices to audit the data collection by the and periodic purges of the data. Jayeson Hendyrsan

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The Slow Lane Chronicles – in snippets and with italics I’ve used the italicized opening paragraph twice in the Lane and enjoyed it each time and this week instead of one subject it’s a few snippets, so given the italicized opening paragraph can be used to denote special information, that makes it a perfect fit now. So the special information is that, well, this is not a regular column but a column of snippets:

that you’re there. It’s really enjoyable to just go to the city and wander around with your 10-year-old. Like old times, it will take you way back to when they were nine years old.

***** A great off-shoot of being a parent is being able to get to know other kids, mostly kids your kid kids around with, or kids who have parents that you kid kay, here we go. There was a around with. Have you ever thought plant on the Queen Capilano, an about who your favorite kids, other than African violet that was near the yours, on Bowen Island are? cafeteria for years. It was taken away, For me Jo-Jo Bucklesnort-Lightbody is I’d heard, by the upper-echelon of B.C. right at the top. I once did an entire colFerries. Tried to get details from ferry umn on Jo-Jo alone. The rest of Bowen’s staff but they’re very loyal to their kids are tied for second, though employer and said little. Ollie Sven Welsh, Hudson H. slow By this time I was in ‘reporter’ guy Henriques, the entire Beaird famlane mode, a mode I normally do not culily, and the Kerr kids and Eliana tivate. But a couple of passengers Kasmana are exceptionally great had said they missed that plant. (By kids. So is the Willing One, the way, I’ll add parenthetically that the Atom man, the Gem, Jewel I can’t recall who said that. That Minoose, J. Giraffe, Duncan Beale, can happen on the Cap because the Mait Man...and about 300 given all the time you spend on her more. and all the folks you talk to, it’s easy Kids are fun, positive and sponto forget who said what.) taneous, a combination we adults At any rate, I emailed Deborah might consider emulating. Marshall over in Victoria about it, their ***** director of media relations, and she said What about your favourite adult? the plant was removed because it did not That’s hard to admit to, somehow, on fit the B.C. Ferries “brand.” For us islandBowen or anywhere. Why is it embarers, I expect it would fit our brand but, rassing to say ‘well, I like so and so’ about well, even though we ride the ferry, we adults? It’s awkward. It’s too...nice, or don’t call the shots. weird or intimate. But there are lots of I thought that worth passing along. nice adults on island and usually we have

In the past, golfers stayed warm around a campfire but this year’s Snowman Scramble champions were crowned in the clubhouse To the Editor:

n Sunday, January 8, the Bowen Island Golf Club hosted its seventh Annual Snowman Scramble under cloudy skies and no rain. Over the past seven years, we have seen sun, wind, rain and even a re-scheduled event because of snow, but it never seems to put a damper on the fun and excitement. In past years, we would have a camp fire at the maintenance yard to keep golfers warm while we had chili and coffee as we crowned our champions.

This year, we were able to crown champions Tom and Christine Roocroft, Kim Nattress and Mark Groen in our new clubhouse. The champs also fought off some new competition as the event turned to a new low net format to allow more beginner golfers the chance to compete with novice golfers. Closest to the pin champs were Coral Louie and Peter Drake. Congratulations to all who played, see you next year. Spencer Grundy Bowen Island Golf Club

Writer’s daughter needs support after being diagnosed with cancer To the Editor:

any of you got the opportunity to get to know my daughter Terri, her husband Heron da Silva and their 2 and 1/2 year old daughter Marisa when they were living on Bowen Island, helping me deal with Jeanne’s illness and its aftermath. So, I’m taking this means to let you all know that Terri now needs support just as Jeanne did. She has stage 4 (metastat-

ic) breast cancer, and has already begun aggressive chemotherapy. I just got home after spending the holidays with her and her family in Ohio. For further info and updates, please visit her new website, www.gracefulwomanwarrior.org, where she has begun an extremely well-written blog. I know she’d love to hear from you.

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***** Islander Paul Welsh once told me that we get our kids until they’re 10, at which time they pretty much get interested in other stuff and we’re secondary, at best. For the Boy, that is proving to be bang-on accurate. The guy has an iPod now, pals around with kids from school and kids from his hockey team and hanging with Mom and Dad is not a priority. We’ve become primarily the drivers, chief cooks and bottle-washers, the clothing suppliers and cleaners and the people who remind him of his appointments, like school. In short, we are the glorified doers-of-things that he needs done. However, at this age you can take them into an atmosphere they are unaccustomed to and – Presto – you get your kid back. Downtown, at night, or on the Canada Line, they are out of their element. Still too young to get cocky and go “I’m cool” and old enough to be impressed, they get intimidated. Suddenly your kid grabs a hand and asks you things and makes observations and actually pays attention to YOU, glad

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Like to sing but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to perform, or want to sing but believe that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t carry a tune? Have We Got A Group For You! Shasta Martinuk & Brian Hoover are pleased to announce the launch of the

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ave you always wanted to sing but were told that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t carry a tune? Or do you already like to sing but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in performing? We have a group for you. Shasta Martinuk and Brian Hoover (Village RhythmKeepers) are pleased to announce that on Sunday, January 29, we are launching the Island Village SongCircle, a weekly gathering for the purpose of sharing easy-to-learn and fun-tosing music from many different cultures and traditions. All adults and older youth are invited to join. No musical or vocal experience required, in fact, new and scared singers are especially welcome! This song circle is based on the principles of the Ubuntu Choir Network, founded by Shivon Robinsong and Denis Donnelly, co-leaders of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 340-voice Gettinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Higher Choir. Ubuntu is a Zulu word meaning: I am because we are. On the ubuntuchoirs.net website, ubuntu is described as being â&#x20AC;&#x153;about empathy and compassion for others, building community, appreciating diversity and knowing that our highest potential is ripened through our relationships. New kinds of choirs are springing up in many corners of the world, embodying the principles of ubuntu. And so we call this emerging network of singing communities the Ubuntu Choirs Network.â&#x20AC;? Shasta recently completed the Community Choir Leadership Training program with Denis and Shivon, and is excited to offer an opportunity for ubuntu-style singing on Bowen. We will meet Sundays from 7to 9 p.m. at Bowen Court from January 29 to April 22. Come at no cost for the first two weeks to check it out. If you decide to sign up, the fee is on a sliding scale from $75 to $150 for the 12-week session. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Bowen Court. Bursaries are available if you need financial assistance. Call Shasta or Brian at 604-947-2283 for more information, or email shasta@rhythmkeepers.ca.

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Shasta Martinuk and Brian Hoover are launching the Village SongCircle that offers ubuntu-style singing. Martha Perkins file photo

Enjoy Paris - on Bowen Island IPS hosts CafĂŠ ThĂŠĂ˘tre as a fundraiser for school trip APRIL BOSSHARD SPECIAL TO THE UNDERCURRENT

hâ&#x20AC;Ś Paris. City of Lights. Few can resist its historical, cultural, and romantic allures. I am one of them, a diehard Francophile, living on the southeast bank of Bowen Island. My first trip to France, when I was 15, inspired a love of French language, food, and landscape, but it was not until I was 18, studying in Dijon, that Paris hooked my heart and never let go. I ended up moving to Paris for a half a year and felt more free and at home there than Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d felt anywhere else in my life. It was, and still is, the home of my heart. After living in France as a young adult, I returned to Vancouver thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Paris is only a plane ride away,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but it would be 16 years before I would walk along the Seine again. University, work, relationship, having a family, building a

house and a community, all made for a busy Paris-free life. But I always longed to go back. In 2005, I did. Then, in 2008, I took my family on a home exchange holiday and shared my love of that ancient yet modern city with them. We were lucky enough to visit again in 2010. Paris, finally, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel so far away. And yet, realistically, it is. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just hop on a plane tomorrow. But, for one night, here on Bowen Island, I will have a chance to experience An Evening in Paris. The students, staff and parents of Island Pacific School are hosting a CafĂŠ ThĂŠĂ˘tre to support the grade 9 trip to QuĂŠbec. Cates Hill Chapel will be transformed into a Parisian terrace on Saturday, January 28, from 7 to 9:45 p.m. where an impressive list of local performers will add some je ne sais quoi to their music. There will be French wine and food and fun. Seating is limited, so reserve your table soon. Call IPS at 604-947-9311.

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owen Island ranks fifth among small rural Canadian municipalities when it comes to the number of residents who derive an income from the arts. But how much money do artists make? And how do they go about marketing? On February 4, Bowen’s visual artists will have a chance to learn about selling their art from best-selling author Chris Tyrell. Tyrell will hold a workshop from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Rob Wall Gallery at Artisan Square. The event is sponsored by the Bowen Island Arts Council and organized by Marc Baur. “It’s going to be a one-day marketing intensive for visual artists,” Baur said. “It consists of four separate workshops, given one after the other.” Baur is new to Bowen; he is also new to the field of visual arts. “My wife and I moved to Bowen Island last September,” Baur said. “We learned that Bowen has a great need for volunteers and if you’re not careful, you find yourself on a number of boards and committees.” The couple got involved with the Arts Council and Baur has been active on the organization’s board. “I have organized workshops and events for over 25 years,” Baur said. “I taught and produced over 150 workshops across Canada, most of them relating to the performing arts.” In the past, Baur has worked as an actor and acting coach. He said, “I heard Bowen Island was a great place to reinvent yourself so I made the change to the visual arts.” Baur has been working as a visual artist for over a year. He said, “I discovered that when I work in oil or acrylics, my paintings turn out to

be too realistic. I was looking for a medium where I can’t do that.” Baur was drawn to the art of chigiri-e that uses an ancient Japanese technique to create images from hand-made paper. “Being an actor meant that I was in the second lowest income bracket. And with becoming a visual artist, I actually dropped even lower,” Baur said. “If I’m a visual artist, I want to make a living. I decided that I needed to know how to market my art.” Baur picked up Tyrell’s book Artist Survival Skills and had the idea to invite the author. “I thought this man lives in Vancouver, why not invite him to come and speak,” Baur said. The workshop costs $149 and covers pricing of artwork, time management, direct sales, communication strategies and effective sales methodologies. It should find resonance on Bowen Island. Jacqueline Massey, executive director of the Bowen Island Arts Council, said, “We have statistics that show that many islanders consider themselves artists and derive an income from the arts.” Massey referred to a Hill Strategies polling that identified Bowen Island as having the fifth highest number of artists in small rural Canadian municipalities. In 2004, another study was done in preparation of the cultural master plan. It found that 12 per cent of islanders receive over 50 per cent of their total income from the arts. Massey said, “The source could be filmmaking, music, visual arts, literary arts and so on.” And 44 per cent of respondents stated that they consider themselves to be artists; 27 per cent of the adult population stated that they receive some income from the arts.

The walls of the Gallery at Artisan Square show a large number of paintings by local artists during the annual Gifted shows. Marc Baur’s work was featured in last year’s group show. The newcomer to Bowen Island sees a need for visual artists to learn about marketing and selling art in order to boost their income. He is organizing an art marketing intensive workshop on February 4. Victor Chan file photo.

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he Bowen Island Golf Club is proud to announce the hiring of Canadian Professional Golf Association (CPGA) member Steve Liddicoat as our new head golf professional. Steve comes to the Bowen Island Golf Club with many years of experience with Northview Golf Course, Capilano Golf Club and Richmond Golf and Country Club. Steve becomes the first ever Class A head professional to work for the Bowen Island Golf Club. He is eager to get to work on increasing rounds of play, offering a more complete teaching program and introducing golf to more households on Bowen. A CPGA professional is more than just a tour professional or a teaching professional. CPGA professionals are highly skilled and are considered experts in the game and business of golf. They promote a professional image, proudly represent your facility within the community and possess the business and professional skills necessary to

Steve Liddicoat joins the Bowen island Golf Club. Submitted photo manage expenses, while providing programs and services that generate revenue. Whether it is a lesson, a tee time, interest in a hosting a tournament or just wanting to give Steve a warm Bowen welcome, we hope all members, guests, public, novice and beginners will give Steve a call at the proshop at 604-947-GOLF. Welcome to the team, Steve.

The Bowen Nature Club holds weekly (f)unschool adventures for families. Emily van Lidth de Jeude photo

Nature Club speaker explores mechanisms of flight EMILY VAN LIDTH DE JEUDE B O W E N N AT U R E C L U B

he Bowen Nature Club has had a wonderful year. Islanders enjoyed a water week scavenger hunt, weekly (f)unschool adventures for families (which are still ongoing), and the ever-popular low-tide sea creatures day in the spring. Summer adventures included the cold but pleasant camping trip to Murray Lake and a boat trip to the Squamish Estuary. Bowfest saw our information booth, and in the autumn we went out for a great tour of the Reifel Bird Sanctuary with biologist and founding BNC member, Michael Dunn. Now the results are in from this year’s Christmas Bird Count, and the AGM is approaching. It will be held on Saturday, January 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at 602 Collins Lane. As usual, we have organized a great speaker. Dr. Doug Altshuler, of UBC Department of Zoology, will be discussing the mechanisms of flight. A

potluck will be held at 6 p.m., please bring a dish to share. The presentation will start at 7 p.m. This is also the time when memberships are up for renewal. If you are not a member and would like more information, please contact us at bowennatureclub@gmail.com Doug Altshuler’s Ph.D. research concerned the influence of flight performance on hummingbird evolutionary ecology. He has also worked on the aerodynamics and neurophysiology of flight in hummingbirds, zebra finches, and honeybees. About his presentation, Altshuler says, “One of the most remarkable adaptations in animals is the ability to fly. Birds, bats and insects are among the most successful of terrestrial organisms, and their colonization of diverse habitats and ecological roles provides a rich context for studies of animal behaviour and ecology. The study of how animals fly is an intrinsically multidisciplinary field that involves aspects of aerodynamics, physiology, and neuroscience.”

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On the calendar FRIDAY, JAN. 20 • Youth Centre: 6 -10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in. • Legion dinner: 6:30 p.m. Roast pork. SATURDAY, JAN. 21 • Crippen Stewardship Group Weed Warriors: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the bridge at the mouth of Davies’ Creek (at nearby picnic table in field). MONDAY, JAN. 23 • Seniors Keeping Young: 9 a.m. line dancing 9:45 a.m. exercises, singing and refreshments, 11 a.m. John Morrison presents the movie Earth,the making of a planet. • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. TUESDAY, JAN. 24 • AA Meetings: Open Meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 604-434-3933. • B. I. Dementia Caregiver Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more info, please contact: Kerri

at 604-984-8348 or e-mail: ksutherland@ alzheimerbc.org. WED., JAN. 25 • Drop-in knitting group: 2 to 5 p.m. in the lounge at Bowen Court. All levels welcome.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the yoga co-op at Artisan Square. Tuesday 7 p.m. at the teen centre and Thursday 9:15 a.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Call Carol at 9408 or Deborah at 2290 for info.

• Post Partum Support Group: Meets two evenings/mo. (604) 947-2717.

• Bowen Island Library: Hours: Tues., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thurs. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m.

• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:157:15 p.m. Call 9472880. New materials and updates to the PointsPlus program for 2012.

• B. I. Community Museum & Archives: Sun. and Mon. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For appt. call 947-2655 or 947-2440.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food. • Rotary Club: Robbie Burns celebration social at Dai and Wendy Robert’s House. 7:30 p.m. “Get those Tartan Troosers oot”. Poetry, good food (maybe even haggis) and songs. More info: 604-947-0935. ONGOING • Nia classes: Sundays

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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051. .

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LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certified heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or by email to office@lemare.ca. PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen. PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen. PURCHASING ASST. Knowledge in mat’ls mgnt & purchasing, read shop dwgs, min 3-5 yrs of buying exp in mfg (glazing) ind. Basic computer skills a must. Own vehicle. F: 604-525-0774, E: sales@phoenixglassinc.com, w/salary exp. No phone calls pls.

THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking a Machinist. Fulltime union wages. Please send resumes by fax to (250)956-4888 or by email to office@lemare.ca.

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o you wanna dance? Come to the 50’s set and/or sweetheart halter dress. You could dance party on Saturday, February 4, win one of the prizes for best costume for at Cates Hill Chapel. The rocking fun female, male, couple, kids, and Elvis attire. starts at 7 p.m. and lasts ‘till There will also be games and 11 p.m. You’ll thrill to the dance contests, snacks and soft hits of the 1950’s, spun by drinks. It’ll be a blast! maestro DJ Cam Hayduk. The 50’s dance party is This dance party is open a fundraiser for the Africa to everyone: adults, kids, Village Project Association, people in their 50’s, people which has adopted Okaseni who remember the 50’s, Village in Tanzania. For more people who don’t have any DJ Cam Hayduk. information, visit www.africavidea what the expression Submitted photo. illageproject.org. “the 50’s” refers to. You’re Shake off those dreary wininvited to an exciting eveter blues, come join us and ning of dancing, jiving, twisting, boogying, all dance your cares away. It’s going to be a rockin finest retro 50’s style. ing good time. Tickets are $20 each and are Wear your best 50’s costume: your poodle available at Phoenix or by calling 604-947skirt, pompadour hair, Elvis get-up, sweater 2811.

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ast Monday, Bowen in Transition organized a talk by Tarah Stafford concerning retrofitting homes for energy and carbon dioxide savings. Tarah, who lives on Eagle Island in West Vancouver, told us how she had singlehandedly roused her fellow island residents to become engaged in improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Of the 31 homes on the island, 24 are engaged in making improvements. Tarah, who is a screenwriter and has no formal training in anything environmental, has taken a wonderfully pragmatic approach to her cause of bringing about change at the local level. Looking at the barriers to change, she identified three: meetings are boring, people didn’t know what to do to improve their homes and no one has time for organizing. She decided to have parties instead of meetings, to offer energy audits that could identify problems and possible solutions, and to do all the scheduling of audits herself for efficient use of time. The result has been that Eagle Island homes have spent as little as $200 to seal air leaks bringing savings of around 10 per cent, to spending several thousand dollars bringing savings of up to 75 per cent. Three homes have installed heat pumps, two are air-

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 Honda Accord, auto, 4 dr, red, am/fm/cd, full load, newer tires, lady driven, 197K, $3200. 604-889-5356

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Exchanging seeds, stories and plans Community school teams up with Bowen Ag Alliance to foster community connections

n Saturday, January 14, the Bowen Island Community School hosted a successful seed exchange and sale which featured seeds harvested and packaged by students as part of the 2010-2011 Grow to the Market Program, which ran thanks to facilitator Daphne Fargher of FoxGlove Farm and funds from the Vancouver Coastal Health Urban Agricultural Initiatives grant. The idea to hold a seed exchange was inspired by Christian Duntz, who suggested the idea at the first Bowen Ag Alliance meeting. The event was made possible thanks to an ongoing partnership between BICS and the role of the community school coordinator and the Bowen Ag Alliance (BAA). BAA volunteers enthusiastically set up the room, talked about garden plans, and signed up members. Participants at the seed exchange included small scale farmers as well as beginner back-yard gardening enthusiasts spanning four generations. They shared left over seeds from last year, seeds they harvested, and brought shopping lists of what they were looking for. Seeds swapped and traded ranged from the rare to the common; from five types of kale to fennel, coriander and teddy bear sunflowers.

A special thank you goes out to Joy Curran, a 21-year Bowen resident, who graciously donated a seed keeper book to help students at BICS organize their seeds. A lively hour of trades, sales and exchanges was followed by the Farm to School information meeting that provided a fabulous opportunity to look at further growing community connections between BICS and local farms. We continue to work toward having 15 per cent of our school meals include local ingredients and having every student visit a local farm or garden thanks to a Farm to School grant that operates with funds from VanCity, the Public Health Association of BC, and EnviroFund. The seed exchange event was such a success that BAA is hosting a second seed exchange and sale on March 10 as part of their annual general meeting. Check out www.bowenagalliance. ca for more information, how to join, and dates and schedules for upcoming workshops. One of the upcoming events touches a topic that is dear to all island gardener’s hearts: a soil amendment workshop to be held in April which includes a bulk buy of high quality vegetable gardening soil.

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sourced and one draws heat from the ocean year round. Tarah joined Cool North Shore, an environmental group that covers the area from Lions Bay to Deep Cove, to extend her work across the North Shore. The group have been borrowing thermal cameras from fire stations to detect heat leaking from homes. Tarah and Cool North Shore have helped home owners access grants from the provincial and federal governments to make energy saving changes. And she is in the process of organizing group buys of furnaces, heat pumps, highly efficient windows and solar hot water. Group buying brings savings of around 15 per cent, sometimes more. Bowen Islanders are invited to participate in any buying groups. To go on a list to receive more information on developments in this area, or to enquire about how you might benefit from the work Tarah is doing, contact Don Marshall at didomar@telus.net. Bowen in Transition is part of a worldwide network of transition initiatives creating resilient, vibrant communities that are ready for a post peak-oil future, and are involved in averting climate change through positive, grassroots local action. Kim Kasasian and Don Marshall Bowen in Transition

This year’s seed exchange was a great winter event for all gardeners.

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Are you needing occasional overnight care for your child? As a newly-retired pediatric home care nurse, mother and grandmother, I can provide the loving and competent care that will give you peace of mind while you are away. Singne Palmquist 604-947-0797 or singnepq@gmail.com Automatic Garage Door for Sale $350.00 obo. Used but nearly new condition. On island, fits opening 9’ wide x 7’2” high. 604-838-5155 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 Certiﬁed Upholsterer since ‘83 Island and West Van ref.’s. Also wanting local studio space. Contact Alan@The Boss 2055 For Rent 1 bdrm. above ground suite,own entry, water view on acreage. Bowen Bay area.$700/month + utilities. 604-947-9820 FOR RENT 2 bdrm. apt. in Village Square. Avail. Dec.1. References req’d. Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944

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2 bedroom plus den. Long term. $1550/mon. Woodstove. Ocean view. Close to beach. Angell Hasman Rlty 604-657-1864

FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with ocean view. No pets. No smoking. Long term.$1700/mo. 604-657-1864 David Riddell Angell Hasman Realty. For rent in Bowen Bay area, 1 bdrm above ground suite. 800 square feet, water view, on acreage with own w/d. $700 + utilities. 604-947-9820

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Call PJ @ 778 996 2898 FOR RENT: Office space in Snug Cove: 2 units, 141 sq.ft. & 255 sq. ft. office spaces with shared common entrance, kitchen, bathroom. For more info please call: 604-947-0099 ext. 104

Or email ka@bowenislandproperties.bc.ca FOR RENT: small office Seabreeze Building. Internet. Copier. Parking. (604) 657-1864 FOR RENT: Tunstall Bay 3 bdrm house. New roof and floors. Lg.covered deck with water view. Ideal candidate is mindful of the environment, vegetarian, likes live music. $1500 / mo. Avail. Feb. 1. 604-340-1876. HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bdrm., lg.living room, elec.&wood heat, $1000 + util. Near firehall, lg.property, avail. immed. 947-0282 Island Village SongCircle Sun. Jan.29, 7-9pm Bowen Court Contact Shasta 947-2283 Scared/new singers most welcome!

Self Storage Units 5x10 units available. Very reasonably priced indoor/outdoor storage. 7 days/wk,on-site manager. 604-947-0282 Studio Cottage for Rent Very private, newly reno’d, Bluewater area. Spectacular ocean & mtn.views. Avail. immed. 604-926-4501 after 7pm TUTOR FOR HIRE: Elementary school teacher available for all subjects, plus French through grade 8. B.A., B.Ed. Ten years experience teaching preschool through grade 8. Contact Mary Ann Zakreski: mazakreski@gmail.com or call 0657. We are selling our ROCK BAND for xbox. Cheap! You buy the CD. Call 0657

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Bowen was rocking on Saturday night as DJ Cam played the best of the best for the “Pardee with the Principal” fundraiser. Jennifer Pardee, principal of BICS, pledged her birthday to support the school as part of the Birthdays for BICS initiative (www. bdays4bics.ca). The event was a success despite the snowy conditions. A big thanks to everyone who attended and especially to those who helped out. Debra Stringfellow photos