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Municipal money matters Will the financial task force be able to assist council in balancing the budget without burdening the tax payer? SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he timing is tight. Council’s input is required so that the 2012 budget and the five-year financial plan can move forward and taxes can be determined. Karen Blow, chief financial officer of the municipality, gave a presentation to council on Monday, January 23, to provide a “broad understanding of municipal financial operations and the many components that fit together to support the five year financial plan.” Blow suggested a number of meetings to bring council up to speed and said she welcomes the input of the newly appointed finance review task force that consists of two council members (councillor Wolfgang Duntz and councillor Alison Morse) and four volunteers (Steve Bellringer, Michael Cornelissen, Keith Ewart and Sheldon Stoilen). Blow’s presentation included a draft municipal organization chart, the municipality’s financial statements from 2010 and documents pertaining to the five-year-financial plan. She made it clear that more steps were required for council to come to a place where informed decisions can be made. Blow suggested a timeline that, including the January 23 meeting, dedicated some 18.5 hours to discussing money matters with council with an extra six hours cushion that Blow felt might be needed. She said, “I’d like to edge out some time for conversations that are still ahead of us. We’ll present ideas for generating additional income like dog licenses and continued, PAGE 3
Josh Van Dyke and Corbin Keep enjoy the view from the top of Mount Gardner on a weekend hike in the snow. After a few days of freezing temperatures, the rain has washed away the white splendour. Bob Turner photo
Coastal ferry fares at ‘tipping point’ TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS
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C Ferries has reached a “tipping point” of rising fares and declining ridership, and should cut costs or add more subsidy to keep future fare increases to the rate of inflation, BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee says. Macatee began his term last year with a full-scale review of the ferry system, and delivered a report with 24 recommendations to the B.C. government on Tuesday. He says the government should consider increasing subsidies, reducing sailings on low-ridership routes and making reservations free so BC Ferries can plan its sailing capacity more accurately.
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Macatee proposes that BC Ferries reverse its reservation system so people without a reserved spot would pay an extra fee. That, along with varying rates to induce people to travel during offpeak times, could reduce the empty seats and car deck spaces, the report says. BC Ferries has a lower resident fare for northern routes and discount “experience cards” on minor routes. “A true yield management system will consist of a range of fares, reflecting demand levels, and therefore the ferry user has a choice between fare level and service convenience,” the report says. Transportation minister Blair Lekstrom said Tuesday it’s too early to
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comment on whether the government can increase the $150 million subsidy that B.C. taxpayers put into BC Ferries annually. NDP ferries critic Gary Coons also wouldn’t say how much more nonferry users should pay, but he repeated his position that BC Ferries should be treated as part of the highway system, with new ships and terminals financed by taxpayers like highways and bridges. Fares have increased 47 per cent on major routes and 80 per cent on minor routes since the Coastal Ferry Act set up the current system in 2003. Macatee estimated that BC Ferries could save as much as $28 million annually by converting its ferries from diesel to liquefied natural gas.
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Decision to hold daytime council meetings will be re-evaluated after period of time SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
C For subjects with high public concern, council will hold evening meetings or town hall meetings like the one on January 14. Marcus Hondro file photo
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ouncillors have said that they are better able to take in information and make decisions during the day. They have stated that daytime meetings save money as municipal staff can be on hand during regular office hours. But a number of island residents have come forward to express concern that many people who hold a job are not able to attend. At the council meeting on Monday, January 23, Peter Williamson said, “I am speaking on behalf of Tamsin Miley to express concern about the accessibility to council meetings.” He said that the change to daytime council meetings will not only prevent Miley from attending but she also knows of several commuters who are in the same situation. Miley suggested that if council persists in holding daytime meetings, those meeting should be videotaped. Melissa Harrison echoed those sentiments. She said, “It is obvious that many people can’t attend daytime meetings. People can come to special meetings but some of the issues that come before council are ongoing and it is expensive for people to take time out from work.” Harrison added that some of the goals council has set out to B O W E N I S L A N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y
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BOWFEST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Please come and join us for our Annual General Meeting February 9th 7 to 9pm at Doc’s Light refreshments will be served. We are in need of volunteers and are looking for interested people to help us make the festival spectacular. We would love to see you there. For more information please contact Yvonne McSkimming ymuzak@telus.net or 604 726 5277
LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY The Bowen Island Municipality and Bowen Island Public Library are seeking expressions of interest from Bowen Island residents to fill one vacant volunteer position on the Library Board, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. We are seeking applications from residents who are committed to the ideals of open and equitable access to information through 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 submit a one page summary of their background, their skills and of their interests in public library service by Friday, February 17, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to: Kathy Lalonde, Corporate Officer, Bowen Island Municipality, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, FAX: 604-947-0193 or email: klalonde@bimbc.ca
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST External Contractors
2012 Community Grants are due by January 31, 2012.
If you are a contractor and want to be eligible to work with Bowen Island Municipality’s Engineering & Operations Department in 2012, you must register as an External Contractor (EC).
If you believe that your organization qualifies for a community grant, please visit the BIM website at http://bimbc.ca/department_finance under “Community Grants” to download the grant application form.
Please visit municipal hall or www.bimbc.ca/department_ public_works to review the EC Procedures and to obtain an application form.
Please submit your application by January 31, 2012 to: Karen Blow, Chief Financial Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2
If the EC meets the Municipality’s requirements, they will be placed on a pre-qualified list that the Municipality will use as projects become available. The information contained in the application will be kept confidential.
1st Annual Bowfest Theme Contest
Do you like to draw? Design posters? Come up with ideas? Each year Bowfest has a different theme, and this year we are inviting Bowen youth (21 and under) to choose a theme and to design a poster. Work given to the Board must be original i.e. no images taken from the internet. We are looking for something creative, fun and colourful as the theme is a key part of the parade and advertising. We are happy to see ideas and art from our youngest artists: the selected artist and artwork will work with an artist who has graphic design training to create the final poster. If your theme idea and design are chosen you and your family will receive free tickets to attend Bowfest and a $200 honorarium will be given to your school to support art and cultural programming. Submissions can be dropped off at the BICS main office or emailed to shaxby@hotmail.com. Deadline: March 1.
accomplish are controversial and recommended that council revisit the decision about daytime meetings in three months. She also suggested that the recording and transmitting of the meetings should be included in the budget. Councillor Tim Rhodes said, “It is my understanding that we are trying [daytime meetings] out for a while and see how they work. I’m also in favour of recording the meetings.” Councillor Andrew Stone said, “I agree. We were planning to review this decision in three to six months and then make a decision.” Councillor Wolfgang Duntz added that council had made the commitment to schedule evening meetings for subjects with considerable public concern, for instance decisions that deal with land use legislation. Municipal corporate officer Kathy Lalonde gave the example of a meeting that is scheduled for February 20 at 7 p.m. She also drew attention to three letters about the issue that were received by council. Councillor Cro Lucas said, “We had pretty good turnouts during the daytime. The fact is that having meetings during daytime gives us the option of extending a meeting if we need to.” Only councillor Alison Morse voted against giving second and third reading to the municipal procedure bylaw that affects meeting times.
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Balancing budget may require ‘unpopular decisions’
Planning Scheme Z was brought to council’s attention on Monday. January 23, by David Wrinch who had modified one of architect James Tuer’s plans to illustrate the idea of a four-lane loop road that runs through Crippen Park and connects with Miller Road. In this option, all the ferry traffic would bypass Snug Cove but the ratio of asphalt to buildings in the cove would go up drastically.
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business permits. And we need a meeting where the service plan will be presented by the managers.” Following those sessions will be discussions about priorities that Blow sees as a basis for the budget, the fiveyear financial plan and the tax bylaws. She said, “The previous council’s direction was to aim for a zero to three per cent tax increase. But there are too many competing needs for our dollars and the 2011 budget reductions for our department budgets were a challenge to implement. Difficult decisions were made and moving forward is going to be even more challenging.” Mayor Jack Adelaar said, “We want to bring in a finance committee to help us through that.” Duntz echoed this sentiment, “Why should we spend days and days to look at something that committee can help us with?” Morse said that, even with the help of the finance committee, the recommended four-hour meeting with department managers was important for council. Blow said, “The [department] managers were asked to think about cost saving measures but we need to hear from council whether there is appetite for projects like that. We need more directions before we bring recommendation that might affect human resources. And we need to know if you are interested in a decrease of services.” Morse raised the question of replenishing the funds that were paid for the sewer treatment plant with latecomer fees. Adelaar replied, “We have to deal with today and not with next year. The important thing for the moment is the budget for the coming year. In that respect I want the finance committee fired up to do the work that will help us around the table.” CAO Brent Mahood suggested that the mandate of a finance committee can include funding strategy in addition to the financial plan and budget process. Duntz cautioned, “I can’t see any financial committee come up with drastic changes to anything we have. They might come up with 10 choices, maybe even five.” Adelaar said, “As council, we are supposed to make decisions but we are not supposed to do all the work that lead to the decisions. We are on the right path and, if we have a finance committee, that will be a big help.” Blow said that the draft budget has been ready since October but her department needs direction from council. She said, “We’ll have to look at the options. Will we have gravel roads or paved roads? How many hours will the library be open, what kinds of grants will you give out?” Duntz said, “It looks like it will come down to raising taxes or slashing expenses, most likely we will have something in the middle.” He added that he thinks that, due to limited financial means, council will have to make some “unpopular decisions.” Blow explained that the draft budget is looking at a 9.9 per cent tax increase. She said, “This comes to around $300,000. We need at least $300,000 to balance the budget. We have many competing needs and we need to make choices.” Blow added that the municipal finance department is “thrilled to have the support of the finance task force.” Duntz added, “Considering that we have appointed those [finance review task force members] quite rapidly, I suggest that we keep the option open that people can join in a week or two if other candidates come forward.”
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After choices for revitalizing Snug Cove were narrowed down by the previous council, the loop road option crops up once more SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he Bowen Island Municipality has just gone through an extensive two-year planning process aimed at revitalizing Snug Cove. In one of its last meetings, the previous council reviewed the plans presented by architect James Tuer of JWT Architecture and Planning, narrowed down choices and instructed staff to move forward on costing and policy changes that will benefit the cove. David Wrinch, a previous council member, used one of Tuer’s diagrams to produce an additional plan that he presented to council on Monday, January 23. This plan incorporates the idea of the loop road, Wrinch referred to it as Plan Z. He said, “This plan does not discourage any of the south side development that has been under discussion.” Wrinch had prepared a hand-out that summarizes his presentation. It outlines the idea of routing the ferry traffic through Crippen Park, at first parallel to Government Road and then parallel to Miller Road, before connecting with Miller Road. Wrinch calls this fourlane road Government Road North. He also suggests that, for this scheme to work, Miller Road needs to be widened to three lanes for the stretch that runs from Government Road North to Government Road. The flow of traffic coming from the ferry back towards the village will be directed through a roundabout for access to Snug Cove, Valhalla and the west side of the island. A second roundabout, at the bottom of Government Road is proposed to be dedicated to passenger drop off with no vehicle access to the ferry. “Foot passengers are walking across an area that has no ferry traffic at all,” Wrinch said. Wrinch estimates that, in this option, 96 parking spots could find room on Government Road. He said, “Without the ferry traffic, the main street could have parallel parking spots on the north side and diagonal parking on the south side. And we could have a green strip in the middle.” Wrinch also spoke about options for financing. He suggested that BC Ferries would be open to covering the cost for the Government Road North ferry marshalling area. He said, “BC Ferries said that they would pay the cost for
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marshalling or the lease if they had control over the area.” About the Crippen Park land, Wrinch thinks that Metro Vancouver would agree to trade the land in exchange for rezoning 10 lots. He said, “As to the area north of Government Road and north of the New Government Road, Metro [Vancouver] could leave it as a park or put lots in there. That piece of land could be worth over $3 million. That would be a good source of income for Metro [Vancouver].” “The heron rookery that we are all concerned about is a good 40 feet further away from the road,” Wrinch said. “With the assumption that there is a camera in place, this scheme can handle 150 cars unloading with no interference. The same goes for loading.” Wrinch ended his presentation by saying, “I came here when there were 600 people living here and the ferry took 15 cars. Bowen has changed since then but I can’t imagine it shrinking.” Rondy Dike spoke during the public comment section. He said, “David [Wrinch]’s proposal solves many of the problems we had in the past.” Dike laid out the reasons for creating a larger loop by citing the distance that is required to load and unload the ferry without interferrence. In a letter to council, Tuer who completed the Snug Cove Village and Transportation Concepts plan, stated, “If it is seen to be advantageous to study the loop road, my advice would be to put it on the table and cost it out with its benefits and constraints with the other four schemes and let the public weigh in.” Tuer also looked at the option with a view of sustainability. He said, “One thing to think about is that the ratio of asphalt to buildings in Snug Cove is currently almost 5:1. A loop road as the first gesture to revitalizing the cove would put that at 7 or 8:1.” Tuer also drew attention to the fact that in his plan “every scheme has allocated two lanes of loading on and off the ferry (the only stipulation BC Ferries has asked for to accommodate a larger ferry)” and that each theme has been vetted and refined by BC Ferries’ terminal designers. Tuer also cautioned that the direction to staff to write policy, research and devise funding mechanisms and cost out the design elements that were embraced by the public, would be on hold by putting another option on the table.
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A (budget) balancing act
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he chief financial officer calls the budget bare bones. She says that it doesn’t include any raises in wages for municipal employees, it doesn’t include increases in funds for the different departments, and yet, the bottom line still results in a tax hike. It’s a learning curve for the mayor and most councillors to make sense of all the numbers and understand enough to make decisions on where to save and where to spend. Is it feasible to pare down municipal departments and the jobs they are doing? Do we have to cut back on capital projects? Or will the community grants bear then brunt and be drastically reduced? There are many demands on municipal funds and maybe, just maybe, there are shortcuts and savings to be found? The list of items under capital projects includes a new fire tanker truck, billed at $290,000, for the satellite fire hall. “Do we need a new one?” the mayor asked. He was told that the tanker truck will service areas where a fire hydrant isn’t accessible. He was also told that the acquisition of the tanker truck was neccessary and had already been delayed by a year. The mayor countered that he didn’t question whether the Bowen Island Municipality needed a tanker truck but rather, whether we needed a new one.
In the U.S., he argued, hundreds of fire departments have gone bankrupt or had to scale down their operations. And the municipality might just be able to snap up a used tanker truck for a fraction of the cost of a new one. Now, I don’t know much about tanker trucks but I had fun looking for one online. I found a really nice-looking 2001 Kenworth T800 with a 3,000-gallon-tank for only $129,000. That’s US dollars and the price, I assume, is open to negotiation. The tanker is available in the eastern states of the U.S. – it is sold “as-is, whereis.” It is also my understanding that this truck doesn’t come with a warranty. Maybe out-of-the-box thinking is what is required to deal with municipal finances. Maybe there is wriggle room in the budget that will enable council to do all they set out to do and also continue supporting Bowen’s deserving non-profits. But I must say that when it comes to the chief financial officer’s presentation, I was impressed. For one thing, she says she invests every penny that can earn interest. To me, it seems that the safest and most effective way for the new council to balance the budget would be to listen to the advice of the experts. And get ready to make some tough decisions. Susanne Martin
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Drinking water percolates through soil to reach taps and needs to be protected To the Editor:
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his letter is a comment about the article titled “Bells and whistles” published in the Undercurrent dated January 13, 2012. I quote my concern: “the sewage treatment plant also has the potential to accept septic waste from areas even beyond the Snug Cove sewer area and…. deal with it on the island”. Reading WaterScape Bowen Island, Water for our island community (2005) available on our municipal website www.bimbc.ca, it clearly states that “all drinking water has percolated through our soil to reach our tap”. The drinking water of mainland Metro Vancouver comes from watersheds where human activities are prohibited. The situation on Bowen Island is very different and whether the water flowing out of your tap comes from a lake, a surface well or a deep well, all drinking water has first percolated through the soil of Bowen Island. And we read that it would be a good idea to save a few dollars by recycling septic waste through our improved waste water treatment plant. Is it really wise? Yes, human excecra has been used as fertilizer for millennia but it is only recently that medicine has allowed powerful chemical treatments. The surplus of which is expelled by our bodies and accumulated in our septic tanks. This sludge or biosolids are pollutants from the diseases of sick people’s excretion and from the accumulated pharmaceutical residues of medical drugs used today. There is no such thing as “safe” biosolids: pasteurizing and digesting the sludge is insufficient. The only way to make human dung safe is to carbonize it, which requires a large amount of energy. So why would we want to take the risk of consciously polluting our drinking water by spreading the resulting outcome of our treatment plant on Bowen Island soil? Our municipal trucks carry the following logo: “Our drinking water, protect the source”. We should be vigilant and do so. Our Bowen Island library has an excellent book on human poop, The Big Necessity by Rose George. Take the time to read it and be informed. Anne Franc de Ferrière – Chollat
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Finding biographical information Charlie MacNeill, Bruce McLeod, Joan Welcome to Island Neighbours: - stoMcNeill, Ailsa Milligan, Doug Mitchell, ries of island history, people, activities Doreen Pryce-Jones. Jim RobInson, and events. To share an item, telephone Susan Roote, Muriel Ross, Ken Shirley, 604-947-2440 or e-mail to lbmcarter@ Mallory Smith, Sheila Tripp, John shaw.ca. Wightman, Audrey Woodley and Aird owen’s Community Museum and Archives collection has many use- Worsley. • Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrents ful resources. Among them are a of January 18 and January 25, 2002 • number of biographical materials which The RCMP reported that icy roads were have been used to address all sort of causing havoc but there had been no information challenges or answer family serious injuries. • With renovations comqueries. There are a number of ways to plete, Bowen’s public library had just locate biographical information. There moved into its beautiful home in the are two computerized databases - one for biographical information and one for Union Steamship Company Store. With photographs. Then there are many boxes help of 30 volunteers, the library was moved in less than four hours. Board of hard copy folders containing clipand staff appreciated the $20,000 gift pings, notes, etc. relating to individuals of maple shelving donated by the West or families. Among other approaches to Vancouver Library. • Island Classical biographical information are telephone Concerts Spring Festival and Music books going back to 1957. Probably the Workshop was planning a full three days most humble and intriguing resource of workshops and adjudications with a is the obituary file. This one is not yet fine lineup of instructors. computerized so researchers island • Birthdays: January 28 through have the pleasure of poring Neighbours February 10: The January 28 through actual file cards housbirthdays belong to Farrell ing obituary notices found in MacNeill, Libby Osler and Dan local newspapers or celebration Parkin. January 29 is birthleaflets shared by family memday time for Ellen Godfrey, bers. Sometimes someone will James Godfrey and Karen bring in a yellowed newspaper Fulton. January 30 is celebration obituary with information to be time for Elizabeth Brumfield, added to the appropriate file. Katy Michener, Sammantha The obituary listings began in Carter and Nick McKnight. 1975 when the Undercurrent Lastly, George Burley and Joe was very new. Two historians Wansbrough have January 31 birthdevoted untold hours checking every days, February 1 is the birthday of Undercurrent issue and establishing a Davin Killy and then February 2 is basic alphabetical index. That was then. celebrated by Martin Clarke and In recent years, an archive volunteer Damian Leverton. February 3 is a has maintained an old-fashioned card popular date: there’s Chris Schneider, file. Each card has an obituary notice clipped to it along with occasional notes Christine Miller, Fred Howarth, Calum Cole, Nicholas Watkins and made by the volunteer. In the last ten Jaime Boddy. February 4 celebrants are years or so, the deaths of each year are Brittni Dominelli, Michael Slade and also listed in an easy access binder. The Isaac Bailey. Chris Wilson will celcard files often provide useful details for ebrate February 5. He’s followed by the the biographical database. February 6 birthdays folks who include Here are the names of the thirty-five Peter Goumeniouk, Sierra Massey, friends who no longer enrich our lives. They were part of many Bowen organi- Per Thomas Parker-Vik, Julie Ovenellzations. There are newcomers and mem- Carter, Ginny Grierson, Lynn Barr and bers of old families. There are academics Susanna Braund. On February 7, we have Catherine Patterson, Jacqueline and trades people, many Scots and a Massey, Thomas Nesbitt, Chelsea number of Americans. They’ve contribPollock, Eric Harwood Davies and uted by political activities, with their Lucas Sutherland. Come February music and with their problem-solving 8, there’s Gordon Craig, Andrew talents. They will be missed and rememGourlay, Angelyn Toth and Wilf bered. Here they are: Stuart Allen, Schwartz. February 9 has two birthday Ann Angus, Bob Babcock, Jan Bakker, folks: Benjamin Ross and Anya Reid. John Bottomley, Michael Buchanan, Last birthdays are those of Barbara Geoffrey Burnett, Rod Clark, Al Weismiller, Noah Leverton, Brynn Davidson, Peter Dean, Alastair Matthews, Russell Copley and Peter Dickenson, Sylvie Deselliers, Jan Dives. Furst, Michael Haggerty, Bill Hawker, The Last Word: Valentine Day is comGeorg Helenius, Carol Hussy, Audrey ing soon! Hutton, Olive Johnson, Ross Johnson,
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he American singer Josephine Backer adopted France as her home land and sung “J’ai deux amours, mon pays et Paris”. Judy Collins sings the melancholic song My Father, in which her father promised his family that they would live in France, “We’d go boating on the Seine and I would learn to dance. I sail the memories of home like boats across the Seine. And I watch the Paris sun set in my father’s eyes again”. A German song claims that Paris is “die schönste Stadt der Welt” (the most beautiful city in the world). Gerschwin’s impetuous rhythm gave us An American in Paris. Paris was waking up slowly with Jacques Dutronc’s “Il est cinq heures Paris s’éveille”. Charles Aznavour’s heart was as empty as Paris in August (“Paris au mois d’août”). Sydney Bechet sung, “If you
ever go to Paris” and Fred Astair affirmed that Paris was the eternal city of love and romance in his song Paris loves lovers. Saturday, January 28, from 7 to 9:45 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel, will not bring you Frank Sinatra but a more local colour with our spirited and talented artists Kristin Wakentin, Matt Maxwell, Pierre Beaudry, Shael Wrinch, Rob Bailey, Teun Schut, Lauren Spear, Emily Allan, Ruta Yawney, Marc Gawthrop and Pauline Le Bel. Come and sit by the Seine and watch the evening in Paris go by. Enjoy many “amusesbouche” to tickle your pallet. A selection of wine will be presented. The event is a fundraiser for Grade 9 IPS students to go to Québec in May. For tickets ($35) call IPS 604-947-9311. Tickets are also available at Phoenix.
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hen I won the Every Kid’s Dream contest and went to the game on January 21, I had so much fun. I can remember it all like it was one second ago. One of the things I remember is Cody Hodgson, the first hockey player I saw that day, saying “hi” to me as though he had known me before. It was very magical. I also remember getting on the ice and having to dodge all the Canucks because they were going both ways. I almost crashed into Manny Malholtra. One of my favourite parts was standing on the blue line; Henrik Sedin brought me into the middle of the blue line in between him and Kevin Bieksa and they both started to talk to me. It was all so amazing and fun! Three other cool people I met were Murph, a hockey announcer whom my dad
and I really like, the coach of the Vancouver Canucks and Dan Hamhuis, another Canuck! When I met Dan Hamhuis, I was walking down the hall by the Canucks’ dressing room waiting for a lady to give me the signal to let me on the ice. Right when I passed the dressing room, Dan Hamhuis came out and said, “Good luck out there,” and then we fist-punched each other for fun. That’s how I met Dan Hamhuis! It was so great because all the Canucks were so nice. There was one funny thing: the name of the host who helped us was Aaron. When my dad and he met, it was funny because they had the same name. Another great thing was the Canucks won that game 4-3 against the San Jose Sharks. It was a great game because the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose sharks are rival teams; it was an exciting and very fair game. I had such a great time doing this.
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Cheryl Ackerman integrates ancient meditation practices, such as Qigong and Tibetan Singing Bowls, to create a unique healing experience for her clients. She has a background as a soprano and voice instructor and believes that everyone can sing. Agnieszka Wyka photo
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The thing is to be in your heart and not your head,” I am told as I stand in the cozy and intimate candle-lit studio of Healing Song; a unique sound therapy practice on Bowen Island. I am about to embark on a sound healing journey with Healing Song’s creator Cheryl Ackerman, who assures me that, despite my very strong belief to the contrary, I too can sing. Insert laughter here, because in my past experience I have been able to clear karaoke lounges of customers with my enthusiastic but off-key singing attempts. But just for today I will follow Ackerman’s lead and let go of expectations. Ackerman has a vast background as a soprano, and a voice instructor and, for the past several years, has been working on integrating ancient meditation practices, such as Qigong and Tibetan Singing Bowls to create a unique healing experience for her clients. “Ancient cultures use sound as a way to calm, to find balance and to realign. My intention is, with my classical experience, to carry the message that sound is a vital healing tool for our physical bodies,” says Ackerman who studies the teachings of Healing Sound guru Jonothan Goldman. We start with a chanting mediation used in Qigong and, before I know it, I am fully engaged in the practice of toning and am enjoying every second of what at first seemed like a strange undertaking. Toning has been touted as a powerful tool that can help align and harmonize, “As soon as you tone, you start balancing the right and left hemispheres of your brain thus creating a balance of emotions, thoughts and energy within and that breeds perfect conditions for healing,” says Ackerman as she leads me through this light-hearted voice exercise interwoven with breath mediation. And so we move through the various chakras of the body using sound to align and harmonize. But my experience at Healing Song does not end there. Ackerman introduces me to the Tibetan
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Singing Bowls known worldwide for their spiritual attributes. At the very basic level, Singing Bowls are used in meditation, music, and relaxation but they are also employed in health care by psychotherapists, and cancer specialists to relieve stress and aid in treatment; “it’s all in the vibrations of the sounds – the bowls help open vibrational doorways and help the body heal,” Ackerman chimes in as she shows me how to make one of the bowls sing in my hand. Ackerman, who has lived on Bowen Island for six years, says she found her inspiration to integrate her classical training with sound healing theories while on a spiritual retreat on First Nations land in Alberta. “Since then, I knew that I had to use my skills as a singer and channel my deep love for alternative meditative practices such as Qiqong to help create a deeper consciousness among people interested in music,” says Ackerman. Many of her young students come to learn voice techniques while others seek help in overcoming fears of singing in public. “Toning with me, they find their voice without judgment. They see that they do have a singing voice and they are ready to come out of their shell,” adds Ackerman. And that is exactly what happened to me in that session – although I won’t be taking on any solo performances in the near future based on just that one experience. On February 7, Ackerman is hoping to connect the Bowen Island community with hundreds of thousands of people around the world as part of the 10th Annual World Sound Healing Day on Valentine’s Day. Healing Song will be putting on Bowen’s first women’s sound healing circle to honour the big event. “We will join together in song at my place a week prior to the international event to tone, to align and to celebrate our voices,” says Ackerman. To find out more, please contact Ackerman at cheryl.expressions@shaw.ca.
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owen favourites The Breakmen return to the island on Friday, February 3, to perform at Cates Hill Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Cates Pharmacy, or, for those who like to live dangerously, at the door. Susan Munro is looking forward to the concert. She said, “Bowen music fans first met the Breakmen at the 2005 Sorrento bluegrass camp. The band was newly formed, and we were so impressed with the great songs and beautiful harmonies that they shared with us. They’ve gone from strength to strength since then with three successful albums and numerous award nominations. Everyone who attended their previous shows on Bowen remembers their high energy, fantastic songwriting, and first class showmanship.” Liz Watson is another fan. She said, “I first heard The Breakmen at the Gallery here on Bowen about six years ago. It was love at first sound. Unique, indie-folk-bluegrass, energetic, lonesome and haunting, their music leaves a lasting impression and their enthusiasm is contagious. I love their songwriting and their harmonies. You just can’t listen to The Breakmen without noticing the unique blend of vocals - smooth but fearless. Best of all, they’re really great guys genuine, personable and fun loving. I’m so excited that they’re coming back to Bowen.” About the history of the band, Monro said, “In the early life of the band, they played the traditional bluegrass instruments of guitar, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass. Over time they’ve layered in handmade tele-caster guitars, Hammond organs, mandolins and harmonicas.” Monro also said that The Breakmen have
The Breakmen will return to play on Bowen Island at Cates Hill Chapel on Friday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. Submitted photo become a sharply focused roots music band owing as much to The Band and Blue Rodeo as to John Hartford and Bill Monroe. She added, “In late 2011, during their most recent tour, the band was creating more than ever; each spare moment was filled with spontaneous song ideas, lyrics on paper, new instruments swapping hands, inspiration, and a movement toward what they refer to as Canadiana.”
Journey through time covers artist’s years on Bowen Island SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he years that Jane Kenyon spent on Bowen Island proved to be transformative. She arrived here as a weaver and left working primarily in embroidery. In 2009, one of her embroidered pieces won the grand prize in the Pfaff International Art Embroidery Challenge. A retrospective of Kenyon’s work titled A Journey through Time will be on display at the Gallery at Artisan Square from January 27 until February 26. It spans ten years, including the time Kenyon has spent here. “I lived on Bowen Island from 1993 to ’99,” Kenyon said. “And I was on the board of the arts council from around ’94 to ’96.” Kenyon’s focus was on weaving during her first years on Bowen and the exhibit features one of the pieces she created in ’94. Kenyon said, “Within a year or so, I did less weaving and more embroidery. I have been stitching my whole life but then I started taking classes and made the transition to use embroidery as an art form. I was painting at the same time but there are no paintings included in the exhibit.” In 1994, Kenyon took a course with the City and Guilds of London Institute in Washington State that changed her focus. She said, “It took me 2 1/5 years to get the diploma.” When Kenyon came to Bowen, she found a scattered group of weavers, spinners and quilters. She said, “Some of them knew each other but there was no organization. My main connection was Mary Bentley who now lives in Pender Harbour. I had been introduced to her through the weavers’ guild in Vancouver. And we got together and co-founded the fibre arts guild on ’94.” Kenyon said that the guild started with 10 people and grew to 25 members within two years. She said, “We held monthly or bimonthly meetings and ran some programs. It began with
an ad hoc grassroots group and became more organized.” One of the driving forces of the organization was to find permanent space for looms and sewing machines, Kenyon recalls. She said, “At one point, there was an empty cottage in the cove that we took over together with the arts council. We had looms set up there. But one day, a truck lost its brakes and ran into the building and that was the end of it. But we always knew that it was going to be temporary.” When Kenyon thinks about Bowen, another name comes to mind: Mariana Holbrook. “She moved to Bowen after I did but she was a driving force in the fibre arts guild as well as in my career,” Kenyon recalls. “Mariana [Holbrook] acted as my agent and introduced my work to various galleries.” Kenyon said that promoting their work is a difficult thing for many artists. “Part of the reason my work is in those galleries is because Mariana [Holbrook] took that on. She also was the one who came up with the concept of a retrospective,” Kenyon added. This is the first time, Kenyon has put together a retrospective and she had some reservations about it. She said, “I was hesitant to show pieces I created in the beginning. I remember seeing a retrospective of a painter whose work I admired and I found it hard - some of the earlier work was not very good. But I learned that everyone starts out and I hope that people can look at my early work and say, ‘It’s not very good but she kept going.’” Kenyon thinks that this is how most artists feel about their early work. She said, “I do think we improve over the years. At least I hope that I’m a better artist now than I was 20 years ago.” Regular Gallery hours are Friday to Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and an artist’s reception will be held on Friday, February 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. “I still have strong connections on Bowen and hope to see a lot of familiar faces,” Kenyon said.
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On the calendar FRIDAY, JAN. 27 • Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in. • Celebration of Bob Turner: 7 p.m., Gallery at Artisan Square. Bring stories, poems and songs about Bob. Contact nerysonbowen@shaw. ca. • Legion dinner: 6:30 p.m. Robbie Burns Dinner with Haggis, roast beef dinner, a piper and Scotch tasting. Tickets ($15 in advance and $20 at the door) at the Legion between 4 and 7 p.m. every day. Members and guest welcome. SATURDAY, JAN. 28 • Bowen Nature Club’s potluck AGM and presentation on the mechanisms of flight. 6 to 10 p.m. 602 Collins lane. For more information, please contact bowennatureclub@ gmail.com. • An evening in Paris: 7 p.m., Cates Hill Chapel, IPS fundraiser. with Kristin Wakentin Matt Maxwell, Pierre
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess. BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com. DEALERSHIPS Available - Polar Outdoor Furnaces. www.toplinedist.com or email topline@mts.net HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
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ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms depend on certified A&P professionals. No experience needed! Local career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. 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 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888748-4126.
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Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd has an immediate opening for a Superintendent of Operations, based out of our Vernon, BC offices. The successful applicant will have at least five years of railway operations experience, hold current rules qualification and have a strong focus on safety and customer service. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email: joefornari@t-mar.com
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 1 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $300. Call 604-574-5788. BORDER COLLIE/LAB/shepherd X, black 18 mos old, med/lrg neutered, family friendly dog, loves to play $100 to good home (604)302-5191
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MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com
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518 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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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.
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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.
KINGLAND FORD - Journeyman Small Engine Technician wanted Rigging boats packages, repairs & maintenance on ATV, Marine, Power Equipment and Motorcycles. Email resume: employment@kindlandford.com fax: 1-867-874-2843.
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES E-CARE CONTACT CENTERS is currently seeking a self-motivated individual to work as a full time Collection Officer. Please submit your cover letter and resume by email: employ@ecarecenters.com or by fax: (604) 587-6339. For further details please visit our website at www.ecarecenters.com.
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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 CHIHUAHUA, 5 year old, female, very sweet & clean, $450. Call 604794-7347 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PUPPIES FOR SALE, 6 wks old, Terrier X Chihuahua $350 Call 604-856-3855
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Bowen volunteers contribute to the Christmas bird count
Time to shed those winter blahs JACQUELINE MASSEY B.I. ARTS COUNCIL
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n December 28, 2011, 33 people spent the day counting birds in Bowen’s various habitats and on the water surrounding us. The morning was mild and partly sunny and the sea calm, especially on the west side, but the afternoon became progressively wetter, windier and foggy, forcing some teams to finish early due to lack of visibility. The total number of birds counted was larger than last year, due to the enormous number of Surf Scoters. On land, the number of different species was up slightly but numbers of each were down, except for Anna’s Hummingbirds whose numbers have increased in recent years. Teams reporting back to the post-count gathering commented that the land was quiet and almost dead in the afternoon. That was puzzling because the morning’s good weather should have brought the birds out of hiding onto warmer slopes facing the sun where they like to gather in loose mixed flocks to forage for food. Partly as a result of the bird ID workshop on November 26, there were eight new volunteers. Despite this, three areas went uncovered and other areas could have used more help. I didn’t mind doing my area by myself but most people have more fun as a team. Only two teams watched their feeders, compared to the usual four or five. The table of results is available on the Undercurrent’s website and gives you an idea of how many species there are to be seen in winter. Thank you so much to everyone who makes this part of their holiday fun – more eyes and ears equal more birds recorded. Pam Dicer REAL ESTATE
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hank goodness, it’s passed and we have survived Blue Monday. You haven’t heard about Blue Monday? It fell on January 23 of this year. According to a non-too-scientific study, it was the most depressing day of the year. Seriously, a guy named Dr. Cliff Arnall devised a formula that factored in holiday debts, the hour of sundown, cold grey weather, the amount of time since Christmas had passed and despondence over failing to keep New Year’s resolutions. And there you have it. So the good news is that from here on things are only going to get brighter. At the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) we firmly believe a sure fire way to ensure that’s the case is to jump into a class that will stimulate creativity, enhance the brain and inspire the mind (and chase those blues away). Did you ever want to try your hand at painting? Janet Esseiva will lead a class for beginners in February. All ages are welcome to take this step-by-step program, using acrylic paints, creating a glowing palette and compositional sketch, with the final result of creating a vibrant landscape TRANSPORTATION 810
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GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.
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for artists is set to go Saturday, February 4. Chris Tyrell from Opus will be visiting Bowen to help with the hardest part of art – marketing it! Author of a number of books on the subject, Chris will be presenting tips and advice on promotion and sales that highlight the business aspect of being an artist. The full day workshop, held at the Rob Wall Gallery at Artisan Square is $149, with 10 per cent off for members of the BIAC. Register through Marc Baur, via email at marcbaur@shaw.ca. For more information about arts and cultural programming, including our classical concerts and other events, please visit our website at www.biac. ca.
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and art therapist, Tamara Pearl is inviting participants to explore Art As Expression on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. During this three hour session, students will let go of trying to draw or paint something representational. Rather, they’ll tap into their natural, universal, expressive abilities through a series of exercises to generate “mark making” from inside and to revitalize spontaneity. The workshop will also teach a technique to use art as a creative decision-making tool. How cool is that? The cost for the workshop is $30. All of the above courses will be held at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Please register through the Community Recreation Office. A very exciting workshop
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Art by Tamara Pearl who will lead a workshop on Art as Expression on Sunday, February 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Submitted photo
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RECTANGULAR LOT @ 17,145 sq ft which includes a 5266 s.f. building housing 3 OFFICES & lrg hoist equipped SHOP in Mission, BC. Property is fenced and building has security alarm. This property presently has an industrial zoning and is located in the area slated for industrial in the OCP. Shop has 3 phase, 2 overhead doors 1 is 12’ x 10’ and the other is 12’ x 12’ and incl. a steel crane way with 2 ton cranes.
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on canvas. Janet is a talented artist and skilled, kind teacher. Her students in her continuing class – also working with acrylics and focusing on landscape – will readily attest to that. Introduction to Acrylic Painting runs for four Monday mornings, beginning February 6. The cost for the class is $95. Janet’s Painting Snowscapes class, held on Wednesday evenings for four weeks beginning on February 1, is also $95. A relative newcomer to Bowen, Mary Kastle knows how to scare away negative emotions. She’ll share her secrets in her Songwriting classes, one for adults and one for youth, beginning Thursday, Feb. 2, running for three sessions. With Mary’s help, you’ll be able to create music that captures the ears and heart with just the right tune and words. The program will hone skills in lyric and melody writing, chord progressions, arranging and more. Work individually and in teams, sharing work-in-progress in a supportive environment. The youth class runs from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. and costs $75, while the fee for adults is $125, and the class is set to go from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you don’t have time to sign up for classes, why not consider a workshop? Artist TRANSPORTATION
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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1994 Ford Explorer, 4x4, XLT, very clean, runs great, 160,000kms, Micheline all season tires. AirCared for 2 yrs. $3200. 604-541-0344 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4995 obo 604-826-0519 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
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1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2002 DODGE CARAVAN blue, loaded, 150K, AirCared. 778-773-6226 or 604-540-1941. 2003 CHEV AVALANCHE, auto., 4x4, white, loaded with options. $10,000 firm (604)538-9257
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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 2 bdrm. apt. in Village Square. Avail. Dec.1. References req’d. Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944 FOR RENT 2 bdrm. garden suite. Upper Oceanview Rd. Close to cove, bus route. $950 heat / hydro incl. Avail.Feb.1. 778-872-1979 For Rent
2 bedroom plus den. Long term. $1550/mon. Woodstove. Ocean view. Close to beach. Angell Hasman Rlty 604-657-1864
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FOR RENT New, clean Cates Hill oceanview 1br or 2br suite. Non Smokers please. $800/mo. Available Mar 1.
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: Studio apt. between Village Square and Municipal Hall. Avail.Feb. 1st. References required. Sorry, no pets. 947-2944 HOUSE FOR RENT Professionally cleaned 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! LOST - black leather gloves, Thinsulate lining, letter “H” on wrist strap. Lost in cove. Please call Glenn Milsted @2868 if found.
Self Storage Units 5x10 units available. Very reasonably priced indoor/outdoor storage. 7 days/wk,on-site manager. 604-947-0282 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.
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Group cohesiveness is the key DEBRA STRINGFELLOW CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Joanne Quarry is a personal/fitnesss trainer at the Gleaneagles Community Center and Positively Fit and has a BCRPA personal trainer/weight room supervisor certificate. She also has CCC-coaching certification that allows her to coach children for soccer. She also teaches Ultimate on Bowen Island. Quarry has taken on the role as the local Sun Run Coordinator and encourages people to discover the joy of a healthy lifestyle by making the experience a social one.
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oanna Quarry is often seen volunteering her time and expertise as a Sun Run Coordinator, the BIFC U-8 girls soccer coach and the Ultimate team coach for IPS. Quarry’s calm and centered approach to coaching makes her a favourite amongst the youth of this island but make no mistake, this former National team member for Ultimate has a fiercely competitive side. Her accolades include being inducted as a member of the North Bay Hall of Fame and the Ottawa Ultimate Hall of Fame. If this wasn’t enough, this seasoned athlete also instructs cardio kick boxing, spinning classes and is a certified personal trainer. She lives by her philosophy. “Fitness and living a healthy lifestyle should not feel like a chore. Involve yourself in an activity or activities you enjoy and invite a friend or two to make the experience a social one. Don’t be afraid to try something different in the fitness world as there are so many interesting opportunities out there,” she says. Quarry is a strong believer in the power of the people and said, “You don’t have to conquer the struggles of weight loss, food and fitness issues on your own – surround yourself with a support group of family members and/or friends who will be your cheering squad and extra encouragement when you need it.” Her health tip is to keep a journal. “Write down in point form your physical activities, the amount of sleep you get and your nutrition intake and portion size. A journal is your accountability to yourself,” she said.
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