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If guys can wear pink shirts and ribbons for breast cancer awareness, girls can also don moustaches to draw attention to men’s health issues, say Nancy Lee and Terri Pijnenburg at the Snug Cove General Store. They proudly wear their (fake) facial hair so customers notice the collection jars beside the till. Story on page 7. Debra Stringfellow photo
Dead deer lead to seizure of firearms SUSANNE MARTIN E D ITO R
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arly on Monday morning, Cst. Bryan Mulrooney of the Bowen Island RCMP detachment received a call about a firearm being discharged at Cowan Point. “A resident had heard several shots down at the golf course,” says Mulrooney, who went to the area to investigate but didn’t find anything suspicious. At 8 a.m., a second call came in.
“Spencer Grundy had found a dead deer between the first and the ninth fairway. Then he had walked down towards Seymour Bay and discovered two more on the path. He also noticed a boat with a male sleeping in it,” Mulrooney says. Grundy, the manager of the Bowen Island Golf Club, said, “It would have been around 7:30 in the morning. We usually come down and take the garbage from the clubhouse. One [of our employees] came back and said there was a dead deer on the fairway.”
Grundy was not alarmed as he assumed the deer had been hit by a car. They had dealt with deer carcasses before and had been advised by a conservation officer to simply dispose of it in the bush. So Grundy and his colleague moved the deer. They weren’t immediately aware that this case was different. “We didn’t see any bullet holes,” Grundy said. “But then we went down to Seymour Bay and saw two more deer. They had been gutted.”
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hen it comes to voter turnout in the November 19 election, Bowen Island has province-wide bragging rights. The turnout was 83.77 per cent, the highest in B.C. In some cases it was more than 60 per cent higher than other areas. The numbers come from Civicinfo BC and while preliminary, results do not change dramatically when the final tally is in. Bowen, classified as B.C.’s only island municipality, is listed at Civicinfo BC with an estimated 2,292 eligible voters. Only 372 of them didn’t vote. Tahsis, a community on the west coast of Vancouver Island, had the second highest turnout, 82.31 per cent. Tahsis has only 260 voters, with 214 voting. A large majority of communities that had 60 per cent and above voter turnout had under 1,000 eligible voters. On the lower end of the scale, the city of Langford near Victoria had only a 13.98 per cent voter turnout, with 2,826 casting ballots out of an estimated 20,219 eligible voters. Other low turnouts included Chilliwack, a 17.56 per cent turnout, and 18.56 per cent in Port Coquitlam. Turnout in Vancouver was 34.57 per cent, in West Van 24.53 per cent, and in Victoria, 26.35. In Gibsons, 57.27 per cent of voters turned out while in Smithers it was 66.72 and 27.17 per cent of Nanaimo’s electorate voted. The overall provincials turnout numbers are: of 2,709,760 eligible registered voters 799,592 ballots were cast equalling a 29.51 per cent turnout. The 2008 municipal election saw 1,457 Bowen voters cast a ballot out of 2,125 registered voters for a 68.56 per cent turnout.
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Cpl. Don Southern to leave Bowen Island in December SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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pl. Don Southern arrived at the November 14 council meeting planning to give an update on policing on Bowen. After finishing his short presentation, he received a farewell present and a standing ovation. Southern, who is being transferred to Ladysmith later this year, recalled his first time in council chambers. “It was about five years ago and there was a man here with a guitar who sang a new Bowen song. I thought that this is a special community and I certainly enjoyed my time here.” Southern will be replaced by Cpl. Nancy Joyce who will likely arrive on Bowen sometime before Christmas. Mayor Bob Turner said, “In recognition of what you’ve done for the community, we’ve prepared a gift for you.” He handed Southern the Bowen Island Reflections book with an inscription thanking him for “his years and service” and “good humour.” “Public service can be rewarding, frustrating and challenging,” Southern said. “It is something noble to serve your community and your country, so thank you.” Southern added that he hoped the good rapport between council and the RCMP detachment will continue into the future.
Cpl. Don Southern and Mayor Bob Turner at the council chambers. They will both soon move on from their posts. Susanne Martin photo
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continued, PAGE 1 Grundy no longer believed the deer had been killed by accident. He now knew the deer had been hunted. “I think that when we showed up, we may have interrupted them and they returned to the boat that was high-centred on the beach,” he said. After receiving a second call from Grundy, Mulrooney confronted the man in the boat, who said he had two accomplices. After the man with the boat was charged, he left in his boat, says Mulrooney. Then another man came out of the bush. “He was probably cold,” said the RCMP officer. The man in the boat returned to pick up the second man. The third man was never found. Mulrooney says that the hunters were First Nation people who said that they didn’t know they were not supposed to discharge firearms on Bowen Island. “[First Nations people] don’t
have to follow hunting regulations and they said they didn’t know they were not allowed to shoot here.” Mulrooney said. “They said [the meat] was for a ceremony as they are allowed to hunt for ceremonial purposes or for their own sustenance.” Mulrooney added, “But the golf course is private property and you can’t hunt there” without permission from the owners. First Nation people are allowed to hunt on Crown land. Mulrooney said that the hunters were not Bowen Island residents. They had arrived during night and probably would have left in time, had the boat not been stranded by the low tide. He issued tickets for discharging firearms in a no-shooting area according to section 32 of the Wildlife Act which came to $345 each. “We also seized two rifles and several rounds of ammunition,” said Mulrooney.
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MAYORAL CANDIDATES Jack Adelaar 1055 Nerys Poole 868 COUNCILLOR CANIDATES Wolfgang Duntz 1195 * Alison Morse 1170 Andrew Stone 1122 * Daron Jennings 1055 Tim Rhodes 939 Cro Lucas 876 Peter Frinton 763
Doug Hooper 749 George Zawadski 659 Rob Cairns 623 Silvaine Zimmermann 615 Jonathan Bell 426 *elected for Islands Trust trustee Bold indicates successful candidate COMMUNITY OPINION VOTE ON NATIONAL PARK RESERVE Yes 901 No 1089
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Bowen election: did national park call the shots?
Adelaar claims mayor’s chair
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Mayor-elect Jack Adelaar, right, received guidance from his campaign manager Bill Pocklington who added a yellow sign that said, ‘Jack’ to the ‘No Park’ placard on his tow truck. Peter Wing photo interesting. I not only heard about the problems, I also heard suggestions for solutions.” Adelaar found out that there has been little development in the cove due to a restrictive parking bylaw and said, “Frankly, this has got to go.” He found the interaction refreshing and said, “I’m all for openness. I want people to enjoy coming to council. That’s what democracy is all about – you get to participate. There’s nothing greater that listening to people tell you about problems and hear their ideas on how to fix them.” Another issue Adelaar would like to see resolved is [Wolfgang Duntz and Richard Underhill’s] lawsuit. “I personally would like to get rid of the lawsuit. It might be a simple matter of re-passing the OCP. We need to deal with it.” Adelaar would like the new council to start with a clean slate and that includes the bylaws that are pending. “I would start over with them. I don’t want them pending. I want to deal with the baggage from the old council.” The other unfinished business is the Snug Cove revitalization plan. Adelaar said, “I don’t think we can do anything with the plan as it was presented to council unless we have a cost analysis.” But he agrees with the measures that deal with the parking bylaw and incentives for business owners that were brought forward by the present council. Adelaar also expects that there will be new discussions about the
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Cape Roger Curtis development. “I believe that there is going to be a presentation to council in the future, according to some new council members. I’m cognizant of the fact that there are issues with water, sewage, ingress and egress, and density. And people are concerned about that. But if [the owners] come back and say they’ve solved it, we have to look at it in reasonable terms.” Adelaar said that council has to look at it carefully and not outright reject it. “I would love to see a park in the south end of island, I know that sounds strange.” He’s referring his firm position against discussions about a national park. Adelaar says he has already received an email to see if he wants to change his mind and think about creating an urban park but that’s not something he wants to pursue. A big part of Adelaar’s campaign focused on criticism of the old council and he now wants to put some energy towards “healing the divide.” “I don’t know if that is possible and the other side has to take steps as well.” Adelaar concedes that this is not easy “after a hardfought campaign” and he is aware that nearly 900 people voted for his opponent. “It wasn’t an overwhelming victory. The real surprise was the line-up of the council members. These guys are positive thinkers who want to make things happen.” Adelaar’s says that “the priority is my platform.”
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Everybody I talked to was enthusiastic about change,” said Jack Adelaar, adding that, as his campaign gained momentum, he felt more confident. Adelaar came out ahead in his bid for mayor in the November 19 municipal election. The number of votes supporting Adelaar was nearly identical with the tally of votes against the national park. But Adelaar doesn’t think his firm anti-park stance was an issue. “I made a point of sticking to the platform” and said that his opponent, Nerys Poole, “forgot the platform and talked about park.” “Going forward, I have three main platforms,” Adelaar told the Undercurrent. “One is dealing with municipal finances. And, from what I’ve heard, the new council is in agreement with this. The other issues are water, sewers, Snug Cove, parking, and the community centre.” Having a set of realistic goals is important, says Adelaar. “Then we can move towards them in a steady fashion as our finances will allow. I want to make it clear that we will have very defined goals that will be only Bowen Island matters.” He says, “We need a financial package that makes sense — I don’t want to raise our taxes for the sake of building something.” About council meetings, Adelaar says, “We don’t need them every week. I think we don’t even need them every two weeks – we are an island with 2,500 people. I’m all for stretching [the time] out as long as possible and allowing municipal staff to do their job and not always having to prepare for meetings.” Adelaar is also in favour of having open meetings where people can come and bring their issues and concerns. “This is from the bottom up rather than what it’s been, from the top down. I had a meeting with a few business people in the cove. It was very
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n examination of the numbers in the November 19 vote on Bowen appears to show that, despite a plea from many constituents, and many candidates, the national park issue became the dominating issue in the election. In what may have been the biggest election surprise of all, of the six candidates supported continuing negotiations with Parks Canada, not one was successful. Of the eight candidates who either rejected a national park reserve or had reservations, all but one was elected. The three incumbents whose campaign included favouring the national park — Nerys Poole (who ran for mayor), Doug Hooper and Peter Frinton — all lost. The three newcomers for whom support of a a national park was a large part of their platform — Rob Cairns, Silvaine Zimmermann and Jonathan Bell — finished 10th, 11th and 12th respectively. Out of 12. On the other hand, of the six who will form Bowen’s new council, not one campaigned for a a national park and all either said they did not support continuing the national park reserve journey or had reservations. Mayor-elect Jack Adelaar stressed commitment to improving Bowen finances, vitalizing Snug Cove and other issues such as seniors housing. Poole, too, spoke of those same issues but the difference was that Adelaar felt it best to tackle them without the national park to contend with. In total votes cast, the six who openly campaigned for a continuation of national park negotiations collectively had a total count of 4,044 votes. Divide that by six candidates and you get an average of 674 votes for each national park supporting candidate. The eight against or who did not strongly support the national park — Adelaar, Wolfgang Duntz, Alison Morse, Andrew Stone, Daron Jennings, Tim Rhodes, Cro Lucas and George Zawadzki — had a collective total of 8,068 votes. When divided by eight candidates, on average that makes 1,008 votes per non-national park candidate. That works out to, again on average, 334 more votes for each non-national park supporter than national park supporter. Further, six candidates ran for two positions on the Islands Trust and Duntz and Stone won while Jennings was third, all non-supporters of the national park. National park supporters Hooper, Zimmermann and Cairns, in that order, made up the bottom three. In the final analysis, it seems obvious that regardless of promises of a second vote, a majority did not want a national park reserve. To ensure there was not going to be one, or the distraction of continued musings over one, the electorate made the national park reserve the dominant issue of the 2011 Bowen municipal election. If the community opinion vote had been conducted months earlier, as originally planned, would Saturday’s results have been different? That appears to be one for the legions of Bowen political pundits to debate.
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A few of my favourite things
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like to tell myself that I am not attached to things. And, after countless moves, I am always planning to downsize and live a more simple life. It’s true that most of my things have sentimental value more than anything else (remember the little dog and cat the kids made in pottery class in Grade 3?). There are, however, a few things among my personal possessions that I would never ever part with. One is a pair of earrings handcrafted by a Bowen Island jeweller. Another is an exquisite bowl that was a birthday gift from a friend. I also have a photograph by a local artist that never fails to cheer me up, a reversible dress that seems to be made for me, a couple of books by a local writer that I often re-read and a small painting of Bowen that reminds me of why I love living here. Those treasures have two things in common: they were created, and they
were purchased on Bowen Island. Well, there is a third thing: they are a few of my favourite things and I am attached to them. Since they are meant to be keepsakes, that is not so surprising. But I give you another example. I also have a set of Christmas cards made by a local artist that have somehow, for a couple of years, escaped going in the mail. I think that I was saving them for someone special. I wonder whether I can bring myself to part with them this year. Or maybe I can just pick up another set at the Christmas craft fair. The point I wanted to make was that if you are looking for something truly special, a gift that will make someone happy, start by browsing in Bowen Island’s shops, galleries and craft fairs. And if you are looking for a different kind of giving, check out the many local charities and organizations. Susanne Martin
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ast Saturday, community members voted on the proposal to designate national park reserve lands on Bowen Island. Parks Canada respects the results of the vote and acknowledges that there is insufficient support for the proposal to move forward. We thank all those who learned about the proposal and took the time to vote. Working with Bowen Island has been a positive experience for Parks Canada. Since being invited by the Bowen Island Municipal Council two years ago to investigate the possibility of establishing a national park reserve, we’ve met with hundreds of local residents, community leaders, and groups, all the while discovering a common commitment to the island. It was exciting to see the engagement of individuals and local groups as they examined the proposal from many perspectives, asking what impact might this have on our economy, our green spaces, and our children? The level of involvement throughout has repeatedly confirmed to us that Bowen is a strong and vibrant community and that you have great pride in your island. As we bring any further work on Bowen to an immediate conclusion, we hope there have been benefits for the residents of Bowen Island as well. We encourage you to discover Parks Canada’s incredible system of protected places across the country, especially those nearby such as Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Fort Langley National Historic Site. Richard Carson, Director of Western Establishment Initiatives for Parks Canada
Outgoing council’s work and dedication finds appreciation
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Sweetest thanks from gymnastics club Dear Editor:
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he Bowen Island Gymnastics Club (BIGC) is overcome by gratitude for the tremendous support that they received from the Bowen Island community on election day, Saturday Nov. 19. On behalf of the board, the club members and their families, we want to say “thank you very much” for generously donating your coins and bills in exchange for something delectable and sweet. BIGC members baked up a boun-
tiful buffet of muffins, loaves, squares, pastry, pie and cookies to help raise money to support their program this year. The funds will be put towards formal coaching training for participating senior gymnasts and towards the purchase of new equipment. The gymnasts are still saying “wow” and “thank you” to our fantastic community! With our sweetest thanks, Heather Kubilda Bowen Island Gymnastics Club
write to express my appreciation of all the outgoing members of council. From what I have seen both inside and outside of the council chamber, I know that they all worked really hard for us, the people of Bowen. I want to praise Bob Turner for the dedication and dignity with which he held the office of mayor. I want to express my surprise that Peter Frinton was not re-elected: Peter could always be relied on to be independent and make up his own mind, issue by issue; he also took the time and emotional energy to engage with the Phorum, no easy thing. I want to express deep regret that we will not have Nerys Poole on the new council; I believe she would have made an excellent mayor as she is always well-informed and a great listener. I hope that Bowen will be able to harness Doug Hooper’s considerable energies again in future. I am happy that the re-elected members, Cro Lucas and Alison Morse, will be able to provide much-needed continuity and wisdom. And I want to mention David Wrinch, whose name has not been much heard. Although on many issues I did not agree with him, there is no doubt that he worked tirelessly and pragmatically for the betterment of Bowen and I thank him for that. The new mayor and councillors have a high standard of devotion and diligence to match and I wish them lots of luck as they find out exactly what their new roles entail. Sincerely, Susanna Braund
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Bowen’s beauty fundamental to quality of life To the Editor:
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ometimes the voice of the people sounds like a verdict, as in Bowen Island’s local elections last Saturday. If you look at the increased turn-out and the correlation between the mayoral and referendum results, it is clear that voters considered the whole national park question to be a deviation from the work they want done. Voters sought out and voted against any candidate who was associated with the issue. Wolfgang Duntz and his slate received a strong but narrow mandate to concentrate on voters’ main concern: building a community centre and revitalizing the Snug Cove village. But the new council
would be mistaken to interpret their landslide as a licence to initiate development in other parts of the island, such as to encourage a resurrection of the massive neighbourhood plan at Cape Roger Curtis. Such a misadventure would arouse the same public backlash against the new council that the park issue has instigated against the outgoing one. More than anything, the new mayor and council should recognize that almost one half of all island voters will not see themselves represented around the upcoming council table. One way to reach out to those whose concerns were spurned by the recent election would be to take up the previous council’s unfinished initiatives on environmental protection.
The new council could heal many of the wounds caused by this last electoral campaign if, after broad community consultation, it were to introduce and approve a bylaw to protect environmentally sensitive areas and hazardous slopes. The national park initiative reflected a deep abiding recognition among many islanders that Bowen’s wild natural beauty is fundamental to our community’s quality of life. How it handles environmental issues will indicate to most island voters whether the new council reflects broad-based concerns, or whether it is captive to development interests and property rights advocates. Sincerely, Eric Sherlock
Thank you to supporters and all the best for next council Dear Editor: Re: thank you to my supporters, outgoing council and my best wishes to next council
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irst, I want to say a huge thank you to my incredible team of supporters who worked so tirelessly on my campaign. We conducted a great campaign – with integrity, honesty and commitment to our island community. Secondly, I want to say thank you to the 868 voters
who wanted me as mayor. I am grateful to all of you. Thirdly, I want to express my appreciation to the present council. We listened, we responded and we treated each other with respect throughout our three years together. We were fortunate to be led by a gentleman of high integrity, a true statesman who believed in achieving consensus where possible and where not, believed in the importance of listening to all views before deciding. I am
deeply honoured to have had the privilege of working with Bob Turner these past three years. Thank you, Bob, for representing our island as mayor for the past six years as well as your previous three years as a councillor. Finally, I wish the incoming mayor and council all the best in their next three years of doing the challenging work of council business. Yours truly, Nerys Poole
Councillors have contributed countless volunteer hours To the Editor:
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oo often we forget to say thank you to our elected officials, not for their role as elected officials so much as for their countless hours of volunteer activity. We would be remiss not to thank them for their acceptance of civic responsibility
lors have contributed countless hours of volunteer time to their positions. For their acceptance of civic responsibility and for their dedication as volunteers, the Bowen Island Community Foundation thanks them with deep sincerity. Our community is reliant on such commitment. Joyce Ganong Bowen Island Community Foundation
Montessori school’s fundraiser was a smashing success To the Editor:
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he Kid and Kaboodle sale for the Bowen Island Montessori Preschool was a smashing success and we couldn’t have done it without our special community’s support! We wanted to make sure we thanked each and everyone of you who donated your gently used clothing and toys and who came out to shop ‘til you dropped last weekend. This is such an important fundraising event for the preschool. We wanted to put out a special thanks to the following list of local businesses that sup-
ported us by their donations to the sale and the raffle prize donations: IPS, Jazzmin and Michael at Miksa, Basia and Paul, Spencer Grundy from The Bowen Golf Club, The Bowen Brewing Co., Fawn from The Gym, Caroline from The Flower Shop, Michelle from Candy in the Cove, Julie from Tuscany, Pattie from The Video Store, and Farin from Bowen Freight and last but not least all of those who kindly donated your children’s clothing! Hopefully we have not forgotten anyone on our thank you list. The community support on
Bowen never ceases to amaze! We will be continuing to sell raffle tickets over the next couple of weeks; if you still want to purchase yours, please email us. We have amazing prizes this year, generously donated from the community and the draw will be on December 3 (time to be confirmed) at the school. Please come join us for warm refreshments and nibblies before the cove lights up! Thank you, Amie Thomas On behalf of the Bowen Island Montessori School
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id something happen Either outcome, I was still gonna of late? I mean here on enjoy. I bet I could randomly pick Bowen? Did something big 10 names from our phonebook and occur? A maelstrom that came and they’d all say there was an element stayed awhile? Is it gone now? Did of fun to it. we get something from it? How did In fact I will. Here goes: Dyan it come to be here in the first place? Spear, Kevin Toews, Brian T. And why? Hodgins, Jill Cowie, Sue Sinke, For many islanders, the majority Cameron Rolfe, Painting Accusharp, it seems, Bowen just dodged a bulSteve Blais, Robert Tiffin and Toni let. For many others, we just missed Leverett. Hold it, two more to make a fabulous opportunity. Other than an even dozen: Amber Hope and the passage of time, is there a way Randall Yip. of reconciling those points of view? If you know ’em, ask ’em. We turned ourselves into an “us” I believe this is why it all hapand “them” warzone – so pened: because someone had how doth we move on from a notion it would be good. it? Someone thought it and then Perhaps most disturbingly, over tea and over the phone as in the U.S. where some and over time, discussed it. democrats said they’d leave Then meetings were struck if George Bush got a second and letters were composed term and some Republicans and sent. said they’d go if Barack And on it grew, with the Obama got a first one, some best of intentions. It snowislanders said they’d move balled. newsroom@bowenislandundercurrent.com off of Bowen if it went one Yes, it cost money and way, and others if it went time and effort. But despite the other. the “no” there is still much that was But it strikes me that after all gained, no? The part called “maybe this, there’s more reason to stay. we should do this” is over, but it It also strikes me that there are no existed and by existing it brought bulldozers poised to level the land us this event that we would not under question. otherwise have known. So, don’t Further, there are legions who we move forward different than we came, or were born here and were? Better? stayed, because of a love of nature. I’m down for that. And down for An army of mobilized, and motivatsaying to anybody who’d consider ed, land-protectors. leaving: no, don’t go. The mindset Okay now let’s get this thought you brought to this table must be at out in the open – I enjoyed it. It other, future Bowen tables. was kinda fun. I don’t mean to Don’t leave us bereft of your be crass or ignore the emotional manner of feeling, thinking, doing. attachment many of us had to the Bereft of an ‘us’ that we could not outcome. But there was an element be without you. of fun to the past few months. It Something did happen on Bowen. was exciting! And at the risk of ending on a cliThere was forever stuff to talk ché, it was this: democracy hapabout, debate, pontificate and rant pened. The tossing about of opinabout. There were meetings, letters ions, the solidifying of positions to write and read, candidates in the and the tabulation of intentions. ferry line-up, people in the cove Whichever side you were on, we are with loopy-looking signs, handall now back on the same side and outs, mail-outs, social media was our goals identical. abuzz and we made that venerable Onward and upward together we Canadian institution – the CBC. go.
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Re: Thank you to the outgoing mayor and council
as elected officials, and so we must, and do, thank them. But their commitment has gone far beyond their “paid” elected responsibilities. It would be beyond demeaning to expect anyone to accept in the range of $12,000 for all the hours each of our council members have devoted to reading, listening, discussing and deciphering the business of our municipality. One can only deduce that our council-
The parking lot at the BICS gym was full and cars were parked all along Mt. Gardner Road. Inside, the line-ups of voters stretched around the perimeter of the gym. There was a record turnout for Bowen Island municipal election and the community opinion vote on November 19. Susanne Martin photo
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hank you, Canada Post. When I picked up my mail yesterday at my new post box, I noticed a bright red key fob and key with my mail. As I examined the key fob, it explained that I had a package and that the red key would open the box (on site) that held my package. How smart is that. Thank you for this great innovation and for all your hard work getting us into our new mail boxes! Sylvia Adams
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still find it hard not to look everywhere for signs of her. While driving, I’m looking. While walking or running, I’m looking. I am sure many of you do the same. I haven’t forgotten her but sometimes life becomes busy and I think of her less. Then I think how I would feel if one of my children went missing. It would tear out my soul. I am sending out this message as a reminder to never stop looking and talking about Jodi. I am also sending this out to remind everyone that any information they have, even if it is just a hunch, should be shared with the RCMP. And to never, ever assume that someone else might have reported what you know or feel. I am going to continue looking along with some friends. We want to start where last year’s search ended. Then we are going to look some more. The RCMP knows of our plans and has been very supportive. Our hope is that we can find something, anything which will bring some semblance of closure to, most importantly, Jodi’s family, but also to all of us. Ily Allen
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his is my first opportunity to thank the voters of Bowen Island who have honoured me with the privilege of serving as your mayor. I owe special thanks to the hardworking, highly-dedicated team who volunteered in the campaign, to my wife, Maryon, and to my family and friends for their support and encouragement in what was, for most of us, a new and challenging experience. One thing is crystal clear in the results of this election: It is that voters were every bit as concerned about the issues facing Bowen as they were about the candidates vying for office. As mayor, I pledge that the overriding goal of our new council will be to deal with those issues and act on them in a manner that serves the interests of us all. Working as a team, we will set out
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Thank you to all who supported me during the election campaign and for re-electing me to Council.
priorities, set strategies for reaching the end goal and then head down the field, without distraction. I see us moving forward taking carefully measured steps that result in fiscally responsible achievements. Throughout the course of the campaign, I was listening – not only to the voters who supported me but to the voices of those who did not. One of my personal promises, shared by all of the candidates who were elected to council, was to be open to and respectful of public opinion. It’s a promise we take seriously. We need the broadest input possible as we move forward in the next three years. I’ll be ready and waiting to hear from all Bowen Islanders as we work together to build a more cohesive community. This is the beginning of a new era for our island. Again, I sincerely thank you.
am naturally, as one who voted “yes” to a national park reserve on Bowen, disappointed in the result of Saturday’s vote. I believe that we narrowly missed a wonderful opportunity to save our green places in perpetuity for the ones who come after us. But my main motive for writing this letter is to express my admiration for the many who made the Partners for the Park campaign so heartwarming. I am proud that I had a small
part to play in it. It was carried out in an ethical, responsible and good humoured fashion, never stooping to attacking or denigrating others who might hold opposing views. An outstanding group of caring people! So, to all those who hoped for help from Parks Canada in protecting our ecological and heritage treasures, we must carry on and do what we can with what we have. Which includes hoping to persuade our new council to “tread lightly on the earth” Jean Jamieson
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Movember is awareness month for men’s health DEBRA STRINGFELLOW CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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ach year, during the month of November, men from all over the country grow a moustache to help raise funds for male health issues. The moustache has been referred to by many names: stash, tash, crumb catcher, pushbroom, mobile tea strainer and the Mo, hence the term Movember. The growing of the “Mo” has become symbolic with the efforts to bring awareness to male wellness, specifically focusing on prostate cancer. According to the official Movember website (http:// ca.movember.com/about), in 2010 the Canadian campaign raised $22.3 million and the funds all went directly to Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC). This year alone, the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca), estimates approximately 93,000 Canadian men will be diagnosed with cancer. Prostate cancer will account for 27 per cent of these new cases. Nancy Lee and Terri Pijnenburg at the General Store have decided to jump on the fundraising bandwagon and start their own campaign. Sporting Mos that reflect their personalities, these two enthusiastic ladies will have a collection tin at the store for donations until the end of November. “Men wear pink and run for breast cancer all the time, so why can’t we wear mustaches to help out our men – it’s the least we can do,” says Pijnenburg. All funds will be donated to organizations related to male health, and though November is quickly coming to an end, it’s not too late to donate to this very worthy cause. So, whether you grow a pair of “handlebars” (bushy with small upward pointing ends) or a “toothbrush” (thick but shaved except for an inch in the centre), your “Burt Reynolds” will be in great company with the many men (and a few women) who have dedicated this month to growing a “Dot and Dash.” Who knows – this may even (to the dismay of some of the wives) spur a new, longer lasting fashion trend.
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ast weekend, 18 early childhood educators, caregivers as well as a kindergarten teacher, took the first of a two-part training session in bullying prevention for children aged two and a half to five years of age. This program will now be taught to children all over Bowen Island thanks to the generosity of the Bowen Island Municipality (Fall Grant-In-Aid) and the Bowen Children’s Centre who hosted the event. Safe Spaces, developed by Westcoast Child Care Resource
Centre and used all over British Columbia, fosters anti-bias, antiracist curriculum and encourages the development of pro social behaviors in young children. Learning empathy, emotional literacy and problem solving at a young age can reduce the emergence of bullying behaviors that may manifest in some older children. The Safe Spaces Program will help children to develop skills that lead to: • Positive self-esteem • Empathy for others • The ability to think critically • To take action when witnessing unfairness and bias The board of the Bowen
Children’s Centre, realizing the importance of having Safe Spaces offered to all children on the island, partnered with the municipality and covered the balance of the cost of offering this as a complimentary training for all educators of young children working on Bowen. So, thank you, Bowen Island Municipality, Bowen Children’s Centre and all the Bowen Island teachers and caregivers who came to the workshop. I applaud you. For more information on the Safe Spaces program, contact Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre www. wstcoast.org.
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special (or even yourself). The Gallery presents a wide array of objects d’art – exquisite jewellery, stunning photographs, evocative watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings – priced to appeal to anyone’s budget. Art is personal and original, it conveys meaning and emotion, and it can inspire joy and endless pleasure. What better present can one give? Everyone is welcome to the artists’ reception on Friday evening, Dec. 2, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The exhibit runs until December 24. The Gallery will be open extra hours in December to help accommodate shoppers as we approach the festive season. Check out our website at www.biac. ca for a schedule of hours. The Gallery is available for private bookings and is an ideal venue for holiday parties with friends or co-workers. Please contact Betty Dhont at 947.9237, or email blushrambler@shaw. ca to book.
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Effective: November 19th to November 25th he Sonya wrap, one of Movement Global’s new pieces, can be worn in at least four different ways, says Amrita Sondhi, the owner of the line. “If you combine [the wrap] with dresses, there are a minimum of eight variations.” MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • SATURDAY: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • SUNDAY: CLOSED This concept applies to many of the pieces of clothing at Movement Global. And the mission statement, sustainability, is written right there, on the hangtag. Sondhi laughs and says, “A colleague pointed out that that’s not very smart from a busiOpen House Sat/Sun 12 - 6 ness perspective to tell people to buy less, not View lots & new home more. But to me, sustainability is essential.” Movement Global will showcase the versatility Visit us at of its clothing in its fifth annual fashion show on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gallery evergreenbowen.com at Artisan Square. Among the models will be wellknown members of Bowen’s yoga, dance, Pilates and fitness community who’ll prove the point that Movement Global wear is as comfortable as it is stylish. Sondhi says, “I’m dressed up to go to the office but I feel as comfortable as if I were in my pajamas.” About what’s new this year, she says, “We moved into our new location at Artisan Square. We have new pieces in the line and a lot of new colours.” Sondhi also noted that people are always surprised to see the multiple ways the clothes can be worn and how many body types they fit. “Take, for instance, the Roma jacket. It is reversible and can be worn with the neck open or the sleeves can be pulled up to show the other colour. It is asymmetrical, cuddly and cozy and it looks good on every body type. We are known for our cuts and high quality fabric.” Another item that is very useful for the season is the Salwar tight. These are warm, reversible, double-sided tights that come in two different colours. Movement Global also offers men’s wear. Admission to the fashion show is by donation and all proceeds go to the Pamoja Foundation that helps to alleviate poverty through microfinance in East Africa.
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ou better not shout, you better not cry. Why? Because there is so much fun to be had this month with Bowen Island Community Recreation. Kick off the decorating by making a beautiful wreath. Nicola Murray will guide you through the process as you get creative and come away with a wreath for your door. This event is on Monday Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. Next, the reindeer are prancing through the meadow and you can join them for the Fifth Annual Reindeer Run on December 10 at 9 a.m. Positively Fit and Bowen Island Community Recreation co-sponsor this event to raise money for the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper. You can choose to run or canter 5 km or walk or trot 2.5 km. This is a great event to keep you active with friends, get in the holiday spirit and help fellow islanders. Jump ahead to December 16 and what happens? It is the last day of school and we are making it extra memorable by hosting the Polar Express movie night from 6 to 9 p.m. in the BICS gym. All ages are welcome and the event will include the movie, popcorn and a few “polar” surprises for the kids. This is a great way to start the holiday break. And yes, the holiday break is just around the corner. For the week before Christmas, Community Recreation has planned full and half-day camps of stimulating activities for kids of all ages. Parents can tie things up at work, tie things up with string, and tie up some yummy baking while the kids are having fun. The seven to 11-year-olds will be entertained by Amos Rosen. On December 19, there will be baking, crafts, games on Bowen. On December 20, laser tag. A trip to the West Van Aquatic Centre is scheduled for December 21. Times are 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday and 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Burle Sutton Konopa will be on hand for the camps for four to six- year-olds that run from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the community use room. On Monday, Dec. 19, we’ll be baking holiday cookies. Art (reindeer decorations) is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20. And Wednesday, Dec. 21, the kids will look at science and making snowflakes. Parent and Tot Gymtime is back this week too. On December 20 and 21, the gym will be full of balls, hockey sticks, parachutes and families. Bring your newborn to six-year-olds to play in the gym from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Drop in fee is $3 per child or $5 for two. Registration is required for all the above events, except the Parent and Tot program, and can be done at Bowen Island Community Recreation located in the undercover area at the Bowen Island Community School. Call 604-947-2216 for more information. And then: all through the house, not a creature will be stirring, not even a mouse.
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re you having difficulty talking about dementia with the children and teens in your family? Wondering how much you should say? The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. can help. Bowen Island residents can sign up for a free tele-workshop for family caregivers that explains what children and teens need to know to better understand dementia, and offers suggestions on how to help them interact with the person. Children, Teens and
Dementia runs on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 8. Visit www.alzheimerbc.org or phone toll-free 1-866-396-2433 to register. Tele-workshops are learning sessions designed for family caregivers, but also open to health care providers. They can be accessed via telephone, with an optional web component, recognizing that many caregivers are unable to attend in-person workshops. Participants also have a chance to
learn and to share with others who are in similar situations. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, visit the society’s website at www.alzheimerbc. org. The Bowen Island Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets the last Tuesday, every month from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, please contact: Kerri at 604-9848348 or e-mail: ksutherland@alzheimerbc.org.
The 2011 Annual General Meeting of
Book Launch & Show World Premiere of Song of Sam music video
Reception & book signing Saturday, November 26 7:30 pm Tickets at Phoenix on Bowen $10.00 Tickets also available at the door Featuring singing from: • D’arcy Han • • Kaiya Massey-Nesbitt • • Lauren Spear • • Taylor Thodos • BG Vocals: • Cindi Keep • • Wendy Maxwell • Cello: Corbin Keep Keyboards: Matt Maxwell
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One-woman show attests to Minn’s character acting skills SUSANNE MARTIN
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series of women take the stage in the Kingbaby production The Jackie Show. Each brings her own story, facial expressions and body language. Each brings their baggage and their quirks and makes the audience forget that there is only one actor on stage: Jackie Minns. The play opens with a character many Bowen Islanders know. It is Mabel, the lovable bag lady whom we’ve met, maybe more than once, in Mad Mabel’s Christmas, a show that ran over the course of a few years and was made into a children’s book. In The Jackie Show, Mabel has moved from her haunts at the recycling depot into town where she likes to go to the Future Shop to watch a big screen TV. Here she connects the audience with the show’s next character: Angel. Angel has previously graced Bowen’s stages in The View. Angel too has evolved from her earlier incarnation as a smalltown healer and psychic into someone with her own TV show. Success, for Angel, has taken a toll and she has lost some of the sweetness she showed in The View. It’s nice to see familiar faces in a play but the newcomers are equally engaging. Angel makes way for Svetlatta Frumbuttchek,
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a Russian immigrant and chainsmoking exercise instructor who invites audience participation. Following Svetlana is Bizzy Lizzie, who, in turn, leaves the stage for Shirley Brown. Minns seamlessly morphs into her characters using very little in terms of props: a blonde wig for Angel, a headband for Svetlatta, red heels and glasses for Shirley. It’s a good decision not to distract from the power of her skills as a character actress, skills she has acquired through her training in physical theatre methods. And even though the women, except Mabel, are of similar age, they are each distinctive. Mabel is the only character who is older and she appears periodically throughout the performance as if she were observing the lives of the others. Mabel’s presence and the underlying idea of the chaotic nature of modern life seem to be the only threads that hold the sketches together. Some of the personalities are more fleshed out, some stay little more than caricatures. But they are all good for hearty laughs. The Jackie Show, written by Jackie Minns and directed by David Cameron, runs for three more days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 25 to 27) at 8 p.m. at the Tir-na-nOg Theater School stage.
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On the calendar FRIDAY, NOV. 25 • Youth Centre: 6 -10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in. • Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies 0-12 months. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Place. • The Jackie Show: Tir-na-nOg Theater School stage, 8 p.m. runs Fri. to Sun. this week. Tickets at Phoenix and at the door. SATURDAY, NOV. 26 • Movement Global fashion show: Gallery at Artisan Square, 2 to 4 p.m. yoga, pilates, fitness professionals and models will show case Movement Global eco fashion. sponsored by www. movementglobal.com • Dreamsinger launch party: Gallery at Artisan Square, 7:30 p.m. book launch and show with many island talents. Tickets $10 at Phoenix. • Bird ID Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon in the library at BICS. Please contact Pam Dicer at 604-947-9558 or bobandpam@shaw. ca. Free event. • Makers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmhouse furniture, children’s clothing, pottery, jewellery, etc.
St. Monica’s Church, 6404 Wellington Ave. SUNDAY, NOV. 27
• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 947-2880.
• Family Clay: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks at Artisan Square, phone 604947-2522 to register.
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• Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Snug Cafe’. AGM- Wine, coffee and tea. For more information, please contact Eva at 0935.
• AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. • SKY: 9 a.m. line dancing; 9.45 exercises, singing and refreshments; 11 a.m. Murray and Anna-Marie Atherton, vacation in Italy. TUESDAY, NOV. 29 • AA Meetings: Open Meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 604-434-3933. • Dementia Caregiver Support Group (last Tuesday every month) 7:30 to 9 pm. For more information please contact: Kerri at 604-984-8348 or e-mail: ksutherland@ alzheimerbc.org. WED., NOV. 30 • Drop-in knitting group: 2 to 5 p.m. in the lounge at Bowen Court. All levels welcome. • Post Partum Support Group: Meets 2 evenings/mo. (604) 947-2717.
• Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.
ONGOING • 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. • B. I. Community Museum & Archives: Sun. and Mon. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For appt. call 947-2655 or 947-2440. Family Place: For parents, caregivers and children, 0-6 years Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (604) 947-2717. • Knick Knack Nook: Open Thurs. - Mon. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and B. I. Preschool, 947-9626. • Legion: Open from 4-7 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Drop by for socializing, pool and darts.
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Non-practising BC College of Teachers teaching certificate? Retired teacher? Please read this notice and visit www.bcct.ca immediately With the passage of the Teachers’ Act and the transition of the BC College of Teachers to the new Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education, there are some changes that may require you to take urgent action. All persons who hold a non-practising or non-practising [retired] certificate must upgrade to a practising certificate by January 6, 2012 in order to retain a teaching certificate. Non-practising certificate holders who have not paid the $120 practising fee or $60 top-up fee to the College by January 6, 2012 will lose their certificates under legislation upon the College’s transition to the new Teacher Regulation Branch in early January. After January 6, former BC College of Teachers members who held these certificates would be required to reapply for new certificates under the requirements in place at the time of application. Members who hold non-practising certificates but are currently in receipt of LTD benefits are exempt from this change.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25 2011 • 13 Tom Nesbitt looks at the cover of the first episode of the graphic novel Dreamsinger that he created with Matt Maxwell.The book will be launched this Saturday at the Gallery at Artisan Square at 7:30 p.m. Dreamsinger is a graphic novel and a musical and the evening will include performances by local artists as well as the premiere of a short film. Tickets at Phoenix and at the door. Susanne Martin
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Operation Red Nose Bowen artist’s starts this weekend: watercolours November 25 and 26 travel to
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hen an unexpected email arrived in her inbox, Patricia Adams was taken aback. It was an invitation to exhibit her watercolours at the 2011 Florence Biennale, which opens December 3 in Florence, Italy, and runs until December 11. Adams declared, “I was truly surprised. Apparently the paintings had been viewed and judged from my website.” The Florence Biennale, founded in 1997, is an international art show endorsed by the United Nations as a partner in their program “Dialogue Among Civilizations”. Artists from around the world “meet to create a melting pot of cultures and languages”. Each biennale has focused on a star of the contemporary cultural scene, and this year the artist Jeff Koons and the noted designer Agatha Ruiz de Prada will be recognized. Over 600 artists from 70 countries will showcase their work at the 2011 Florence Biennale and Adams will be among the thirteen Canadian artists whose work will hang in the Fortezza da Basso. In 2003, the fourth Biennale showed more than 800 artists, and among them was Bowen Island’s Bill Hoopes. “I knew Bill had attended in 2003, because, at the time, I was involved in the design and graphics production of Lieben, Bowen Island Arts Council’s newsletter and I had set his article. Little did I think I would get a similar opportunity to participate in an international arena. I called
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Bill, who has been a source of information and assurance,” said Adams. “Although I was honoured to have been selected, I was hesitant to throw my hat in the ring – or rather, my paintings at the wall, but there was no turning back!” Another unexpected plum is exposure in a two-page spread in Kennedy Publishing’s book The Best of Worldwide Still Life and Abstract Artists, Volume I, featuring the work of artists outside the USA. This series is a departure from their regular collections which focus on “The Best of American Artists in… ” various genres. Adams explained, “Kennedy Publishing had seen my painting “Swatow Lace” on my website and I was asked to submit nine images, of which three were selected. Artists
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are usually charged an entry fee to compete for inclusion, however, my fee was waived, perhaps because my subject matter, that of Still Life, was appropriate for near Shanghai. “Fleeing to Hong Kong during the Communist invasion of Shanghai, my mother packed the embroidery in her suitcase. It’s one of the few heirlooms hearkening back to my childhood. We could bring with us only the suitcases we were able to carry and the one doll each my sister and I were allotted.” Adams emphasized that she is astounded and grateful for these two disparate connections via the internet and at the realization that the world has indeed become a global village – one that she is anxious to explore. Her paintings can be viewed at www.patriciaadams.ca.
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Patricia Adams packed up her watercolours and sent them to Florence, Italy, where they are included in the 2011 Florence Biennale.
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Book drive at BICS, Dec. 4th (During Christmas Craft Fair) WVSS book club is collecting lightly-used books (children’s books are most appreciated) from the Bowen community. The books will be immediately donated to elementary schools throughout East Vancouver, through Frontier College. The particular schools will be decided once all books have been collected, and with help from Frontier College, we will donate to the school(s) most in-need of educational equipment. Exceptional waterfront 1 bdrm. suite, Eagle Cliff. Efficient design, appliances, utilities, furnished option, parking, close bus route, private deck entrance, outstanding view ocean and shorelines. N/S, pet ok. Must see to appreciate. Jan. 1st. $850. haldegrace@shaw.ca, 604-947-2413 FOR RENT
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WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM Tammy Brockmeyer owns ‘Times Two Creations’. She creates reversible cotton pants for children aged from three months to three years old as well as beautiful handmade baby blankets. Bonnie Wright will be there with her lovely scarves and stuffed animals.
The Christmas Craft Fair returns to BICS on Sun., Dec. 4 and that means island artisans and craftspeople have been very busy. Above, George Taylor works with reclaimed woods and recycled parts. He scavenges the beaches near his home and brings back treasures such as yellow cedar wood.
With a degree in Art Education, Emily Watson has been making cards (from her original watercolours) here on Bowen Island for almost 20 years.
Jlonka Bally-Brown, Susan Hillman, Pat Durrant and Rosie Montgomery get together every Wednesday to knit. Durrant made white shawl with hand-spun wool by Durrant from Montgomery’s own sheep. Deb Stringfellow photos
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