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Snug Cove Plan
Consultant and planning director encourage public involvement
One penny at a time
The penny may be small but it can add up to big things
Unveiling the cedar panels
A lofty eagle now looks over the turf field; children’s work creates a legacy
Council divvies up $129,000 Martha Perkins Editor
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t was a long, difficult process that will disappoint some people - except perhaps for those whose top priority is holding the line on property taxes. On Monday, council approved a total of $129,000 in community grants. As Mayor Bob Turner noted at the beginning of the two-hour discussion, all municipal departments have seen reductions in their budgets yet the total allocation for grants to help community groups remained the same as last year. Probably the most disappointed by the process will be the residents of Bowen Court. They initially asked for $11,000 for much needed infrastructure repairs and improvements. However, because the housing complex is privately owned, and the funding will primarily benefit only the people who live there, council felt that its applications didn’t fall within the guidelines. Sensitive to its needs, however, it held out the olive branch of working with the seniors cooperative in resolving its money worries. Perhaps the most relieved group was the Bowen Island Arts Council. It asked for $55,000 plus $7,500 for the Gallery @ Artisan Square, which it operates; it will receive $58,000. Councillors were deluged with emails and phone calls in support of the arts council, highlighting its role in supporting and nurturing local artists as well as aiding economic development. Councillor Nerys Poole advocated in favour of the full request. “We’ve received tremendous benefit from only a small amount of money,” she said. “Arts and culture are as important as recreation... They are a lead organization in the cultural master plan but everything we’ve said [in the plan] is not followed up by financial support.” continued, PAGE 2
The stage at Kay Meek theatre was alive on Saturday, June 5, with performances by Bowen Island’s Perform Art Studios. Adhering to the theme of travel, the senior lyrical company danced a stunning number clad in authentic East Indian costumes and stirring music. Lorraine Ashdown photo
Theatre festival ventures Into the West LORRAINE ASHDOWN Contributing Writer
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amish Headley is a professional actor studying in New York City. This summer he’s back on Bowen, looking at the island where he grew up - his father is Jack Headley of Tir-na-nOg fame - with fresh eyes. “The depth of artistry we have here in the performing arts is fantastic. It is amazing,” says Headley. “I didn’t really realize it until I went
away and came back.” From that talent pool, along with imported artists, Headley and his New York theatre company Straydog Theatre, have created the first annual Into The West Theatre Festival on Bowen Island. Headley is hoping the festival will catch fire. “Next year, the idea is for this thing to grow and grow and grow, and we could have dancing and music in the festival as well.” The festival aims to support local the-
atre and more importantly, Tir-na-nog the local theatre school. The school has been dedicated to providing a space where young people may practise the art of using their imagination and the knowledge. The theatre school has fallen on difficult times recently, not due to lack of enrollment but as a result of local and provincial cutbacks to the arts. continued, PAGE 9
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Arts advocates lobby for community grants continued, PAGE 1 Turner, like other councillors, supported the idea of giving more money to the arts council but said the money would have to come out of grants for other organizations. Tir-na-nOg theatre school supporters also flooded council with letters. Councillors were impressed
by the passion people had for the theatre as a place to develop personal as well as acting skills. Discussion about its request for $10,000 engendered the longest debate. Frinton said that he “knows all the arguments about reducing payments but it pales to the value we receive from Tirnanog as a benefit.”
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Not surprisingly, even the few Councilors who actually started out with an interest in hands-on matters have become increasingly isolated, outvoted, have got quieter and quieter, and by now are hardly noticeable.
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come to a new community you don’t know your neighbours or what’s in the community. I know how important it is for mothers to go to someplace like this. I think we’re getting a great deal.” Council approved the full amount. There was debate before giving the United Church $5,000 for Collins Hall. (It had asked for $8,475.) Frinton argued it was a community hall used by many groups and people. Poole argued that places like Cates Hill Chapel were also community halls. Lucas noted that it was built on donated land with donated labour and council should be honouring that community spirit. Bowfest and CAWES got their requests for $2,000; Abbeyfield House got $1,875 of its $2,000; the district school board gets its $11,114 for the municipality’s share of the community school co-ordinator’s position. The Mother Goose program got its full $1,575 request. The agriculture alliance got half of its $,2000 request and the heritage preservation society got $1,500 of its $2,000 request.
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Headley said. Staff is willing to work on volunteer basis and he’s willing to get a job outside the theatre school. “We’re not just laying back and saying help us. We are working on this.” After cutting funding from other requests, council granted Tir-na-nOg $9,000. Bowen Island Historians asked for $54,600 so it could hire an archivist to take over from the volunteer duties provided by Dorothy Lawson. It needs a trained archivist to be eligible for federal grants. Council granted $25,000, which was last year’s amount. The gymnastics club was given $1,000 to help replace equipment. It had asked for a total of $15,220. When it came to Family Place’s request for $10,000, Councillor David Wrinch wondered why there had to be such a co-ordinated place for parents to drop in with children. Frinton said, “Supporting this is the correct thing to do. We put $115,000 a year into teens. This amount of money for this program is well justified.” Poole said that Family Place was often the first contact for new families and helped them integrate. “When you
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Councillor Cro Lucas noted that Tir-na-nOg has just lost $36,000 from the Seymour Bay Foundation, which has exhausted its ability to provide community grants. He wanted to give Tir-na-nOg more money than suggested. Councillor Alison Morse said that as an accountant, there were times she had to tell clients that they were throwing money into a bottomless pit. Was Tin-na-nOg sustainable? Tir-na-nOg director Jack Headley said, “How can we proceed? Sheer tenacity. We’ve gone into a great deal of personal debt to support it and we’re still kicking. Every little bit helps.” The requested $10,000 would pay expenses for three months and “get us into September which is our core season.” Councillor Doug Hooper said, “I’d like to take it all the way to the $10,000. This is an exceptional position they’re in. Bursary policy is so generous, speaks volumes of the accessibility of the program. Over past few years the facility has been made more accessible to other groups so it’s becoming another one of our community groups.” There are contingency plans,
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Have your say about future of Snug Cove SUSANNE MARTIN
term process to revitalize the cove and that will be specifically addressed through what’s called the Snug Cove implementation plan. That is really about developing a process that looks at Snug Cove comprehensively in terms of planning, design, infrastructure, retail use, residential use, and how all these pieces fit together coherently. Getting a fix on how the ferry marshalling piece and related transportation concepts fit in, is critical to developing a vision for the future of Snug Cove.” Tuer said, “The last public process that happened in Snug Cove was for the official Snug Cove plan which is an amendment to the OCP and was done in 2004. They looked at three ferry marshalling alternatives, the south side terminal and a loop road option from Miller Road. We have a modified loop road but it’s not off Miller Road. And they looked at the Trunk Road corridor. They did a little bit of visualization on it and then they polled the public. But they realized that making a call on ferry marshalling at that point of time was extremely difficult because there are constraints. One is the heron rookery. Two,
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Architect James Tuer calls scheme a of the Snug Cove concept the “orchard cottages scheme.” He said, “We are looking at the potential of putting infill buildings on the back side and creating the village walkway you see in the sketch here. The idea is to have commercial tenants facing the park. So the actual village street would become a pedestrian street through the park. So it’s kind of turning the village inside out. The thinking is that you need a critical mass to make a village work. Right now we’re just a bit below the critical mass as we get more and more buildings converting back to residential. And we have had two fires and they haven’t rebuilt yet.”
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ask questions that will help to inform their thinking and then fill out the questionnaire. But if that’s not possible, then there are hard copies of the plan available at the library and the municipal hall as well as on the website which will give them a sense of where we come from and where we can go to.” The schemes and design elements are presented at www.snugcoveconcepts.ca and at the open houses on Thurs., June 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sat., June 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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the ongoing work. But other than that, there hasn’t been a whole lot of intrusion in the process.” Tuer said, “We want people to know that they can shape the outcomes. If there is a really good turnout on this, council will think hard on the decisions they make. Because, ultimately, they have been elected by the public.” Stelling said, “Ideally, people would go to the open house and see the storyboard that supports the work, listen to the presentation and
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t’s like a box of building blocks that can be fitted together to make a castle, or a cottage, depending on the choice and ambition of the builder. The Snug Cove village design and transportation concepts report offers four schemes with 16 modules, 12 of them interchangeable. And everyone is invited to make a choice. Architect James Tuer is the consultant who worked with the Bowen Island Municipality to generate the report. He said, “For the month of June, the public is in the driver’s seat in this process. And whatever [input] we get, we work with it. If we get tons, that’s great. The key idea about the process is that it’s inclusive. We have options, and not only do we have options, but we have these design ideas that are interchangeable. So our hope and council’s hope is that through the public process, people will weigh in with individual ideas as well as on the schemes. And we’ll get a real sense on where the community is headed.” Hap Stelling, director of planning, said, “This is an initial piece in a longer
a larger ferry doesn’t come along until capacity is proven for it and until demand is proven for it. So, BC Ferries has to come on line for that too.” Stelling and Tuer had at least three meetings with BC Ferries. Stelling said, “[BC Ferries has] been helpful to us in fine-tuning these proposals and in terms of concerns they may have from the design perspective.” The Chamber of Commerce, the Bowen Island Historical Preservation Association and the civic facilities group have been part of the process, and Metro Parks was consulted about Crippen Park. Tuer said, “We’ve also consulted with Rondy Dike. Obviously one of our schemes plays on land that is in his ownership and he’s been aware of it. In fact, he’s been at all the council meetings and has had some great suggestions.” About council’s involvement, Tuer said, “We’ve had full creative freedom. We haven’t been managed in any way.” Stelling said, “We received direction around policy objectives in the meeting in July in 2010 which, to some extent, defined the scope of
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November’s election W
hen you think of it, political parties are slates. The candidates all run under a banner of shared ideals and ideologies. Voters can vote for the individual candidate or the party they represent. We have no problem with that on a provincial or federal level but somehow, when it comes to our municipal elections, slates are far from the norm. In one way, it would be impossible to create an ideology over local issues. “We believe in more sewage treatment!” “More taxes, fewer potholes!” The other problem is that there are so many issues that a local council must deal with that it would be very hard to
find one umbrella for any particular group to gather under. Someone who is in favour of keeping taxes low, might want to spend money on expanding sewer lines. Someone else, who believes in improving sewer lines, may think the same commitment to infrastructure should include a new community centre. One person who thinks that you have to cut a few trees to build a house may be opposed to cutting down more trees to provide room for a neighbourhood while another person who loves trees will think it’s worth it to cut them down if it creates affordable housing. There is no room for singleissue candidates on a municipal council so how do you
bring together a bunch of people who have strong views and yet find their commonalities? That’s what makes OneBowen’s approach so interesting. They want to find the issues that resonate with people and create a platform around those issues. Then they will seek out people who agree with that platform to ask them to run for council. They’re giving the process lots of time and are encouraging input from the public to help determine what issues will be hammered together to form the platform. It’s a daunting task but one that by its very essence will provide fascinating results. Martha Perkins
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was surprised to read in last week’s Undercurrent that the OneBowen slate organization believes that “four is the ideal number on a seven-member council to avoid so many tied votes.” In my two and a half years on council, there has been one instance when only six members were present and there was a tied vote that resulted in the motion being defeated (as is the rule). A review of council meeting minutes will demonstrate that the majority of resolutions receive unanimous support, some six/one, some five/two and occasionally four/three votes - a demonstration of council diversity on the many issues that come to us and a demonstration of democracy in action. I was also perplexed to read that Colleen O’Neil of OneBowen believes “there’s a lot of fear running for council” and that “It’s personal and there’s so much acrimony.” I have found the experience to be challenging, frustrating on occasion but overall very rewarding. The diversity of opinion on the present council is healthy and has provided for lively debates on a variety of issues, which often leads to one or other of us considering an opinion different from our own before casting a vote. I respect my fellow council members and their views. Contrary to James Glave’s statement that “Council is not working”, from my perspective, council is working - and, through its decisions on many issues, is reflecting the diversity of views amongst the public. I am very grateful to those who supported me in my decision to run for council and to those in the community who have expressed appreciation for the work done by council. I would encourage anyone who is thinking of running for the next term of council to give me a call. I would be happy to share my views on how rewarding the job is and how satisfying it can be to serve one’s community by participating in local government. Councillor Nerys Poole
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hat a great experience it was to work with all of the kids from BICS on the cedar stories panel project! We want to thank you for being so enthusiastic and thoughtful in contributing to this carving project. You have truly been a part of a community effort that will be enjoyed at BICS now and for years to come. Your names are signed on the back because you are the true artists. Thanks to the community school association and PAC, the Spirit of Bowen Committee, the Stories of Bowen Community Literacy Project, the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, West Vancouver School District 45, Art Starts Funding and the BICS PAC CE Committee for
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In the clutch of gratitude slow lane
Marcus Hondro
To begin, this Lane careens along a roadway which contains story but no raison d’être. Before being done, however, it manages to veer off and make an actual point... we hope. stand leaning against my Jeep Cherokee in back of our library holding onto my old clutch pedal, just now removed from the jeep by my step-daughter’s partner. The long metal part snapped off high up under the dash and the pedal no longer retracts; Mikey volunteered to replace it. It’s a warm day late in May and while he works, I idly have this thought: “Say, wonder how many times I pushed this pedal in to change the gears?” Not knowable, I reason. I lean down to touch it to the bottom of my left foot and pretend I’m using it. One last time I want to push it with my foot! A gear changing sound escapes my lips. I make these fun noises and idly think about how warm it is as Mikey struggles to put in the new pedal he pulled out of an old jeep at a Maple Ridge auto wrecker this very morning. He grunts with the effort of working in limited space (he’s half-under the steering wheel). I begin to feel a vague sense of... not sure what. “Say, you okay down there, newsroom@bowenislandundercurrent.com
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Mikey?” “Huh. Yeah. I’m... aahhh... a rod has to go through a shaft connecting the clutch and brake.” “Oh yeah? A rod, hey. Huh.” “I can’t get it to – aahhh! Crap! “Don’t hurt yourself.” Hey, there’s Louise Wright, from the Ruddy. Normally when I see Louise outside the Ruddy I say “seeing you a little farther afield today, aren’t we?” but today I mix things up and simply say hi. Next I see April Brossard, doubtless at the library for the reception of her exhibit Memories, Dreams and Reflections. While continuing to play with my old pedal, I wonder what human pushed in my new (used) pedal the most times when it was still in whatever vehicle it formerly lived in. Perhaps islanders Gary or Susan Scrivens; they owned a jeep – maybe it wound up in Maple Ridge. I greet a passersby as Mikey bangs his knuckles and groans. Now it could be because I’m so relaxed and warm or maybe it’s hearing someone else’s audible exertion on my behalf, but I now get a handle on that vague feeling... it’s gratitude. Yeah. I stop making car noises and think about how I don’t know much about this world but I know gratitude is healthy to possess. This thought comes to mind:
My neighbour Paul Welsh and I say to one another every summer that the best period in life are those six to eight weeks of glorious sunshine now heading our way; the being outdoors, on the beach, with family, neighbours and friends. Let me feel gratitude! I compile a quick list: I am grateful for the wife and son and the stepdaughter and Grandbeans, extended family and neighbours. Grateful to Bowen for the beaches, hikes, soccer, baseball and variety of humans! Grateful for those who said congrats for the award I got and grateful to Martha and Edie before her. I’m even grateful for the Sedins and the Canucks – yes, stuff like that, too! – for playing a wonderful game with courage and style. I’m grateful to Gay Talese and the late Brian Moore, the late Muddy Waters and a host of musicians, writers and actors. Hooray for this world of potential and the health to partake in it! “There. I got it. It’s in.” “Wow. Cool. Hey. Mikey. I owe you. I mean it. You saved me time and money and gave me pause to stand in the sun. Thanks for fixing my Jeep. I’m grateful. Oh. Here. You be the first to drive it with the new pedal.” “Okay. One thing though.” “Sure, whatever you want.” “I’d be grateful if you didn’t make those weird noises.”
Ellis-Williams sang each song with intention and control To the Editor:
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he smell of tar. Paisley and silk. Apples in the fall. These are remnants of sensory memory. When I listened to Lynn Ellis-Williams in concert recently I was brought back to my grandmother’s
parlour. My nana used to sing to me and that’s how EllisWilliams made every audience member feel. She had the rare gift of singing to each of us as we were taken back to her musical roots. She sparkled, she soared, she was true and simple and brave.
Lynn sang each song with great intention and control. She was able to suspend a note in the air and let it float in the hush of the crowd. It was a rare privilege hearing this woman who is in her vocal prime. Brava, Lynn. Jude Neale
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Guiding Question “How has scuba diving evolved over time and how has that changed how we dive?” “How can I make power?” “How can I create a pre-used clothing line?”
Thursday, June 16 Time Presenter Guiding Question 9:00 - 10:00 Birch Nesbitt-Jerman “How can I create an incomegenerating website?” 10:00 - 11:00 Lissy Allan “How can we use sports psychology to improve performance in competitive sport?” 11:00 - 12:00 Mimi Jones “What makes a song a classic?” 1:00 - 2:00 Robyn Westcott “What makes a good portrait?” Friday, June 17 Time 9:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00
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the word. If you don’t have a ticket yet, please be reminded that it’s an award-winning play with best new play, best actress, best solo performance, best drama and best of fest at the Edmonton, Winnipeg and Victoria fringe festivals. Judi Gedye
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rained as a painter in London, Nicolette (Cross) McIntosh now lives on Endswell Farm, a 150-acre property overlooking Hutt Island. An extensive wooded driveway, with meadows and a duck pond tucked into the trees on either side, leads to her home, ending with a stunning view over the bay. Farm life has been a constant inspiration for her paintings, and her work shows her detailed observation of, and affection for her surroundings. Until recently Endswell was an egg farm, so there are several paintings of eggs and feathers, as well as delightful pictures of sows with piglets. McIntosh’s paintings, mostly in watercolour, include both landscape and still life. She has found the subjects for her landscapes as far away as New Zealand, and as close as the view from her window at the farm. A selection of her paintings will be on show on Saturday, June 18 from 1 - 3 p.m. There’s an art auction in aid of the Bowen Island Community Foundation. There will be a door prize of one of her paintings with any donation to the foundation. Take Mount Gardner Road and follow the signs. Due to limited parking, transport from Mt Gardner Road to the house will be provided. There will be sandwiches, desserts, and fancy drinks available so have a light lunch while you peruse the beautiful artwork
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Bowen Island Municipality Invites you to attend an Open House for a presentation of the “Snug Cove Village Design and Transportation Concepts” (Ferry Marshalling) Thursday, June 16th, 2011 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm & Saturday, June 18th, 2011 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cates Hill Chapel, 661 Carter Road, Bowen Island, B.C. To see more visit us online at: www.snugcoveconcepts.ca Any questions or other inquiries may be directed to the Director of Planning: Hap Stelling, MCIP, Director of Planning Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0 Tel: 604 947-4255 Fax: 604 947-0193 E-mail: hstelling@bimbc.ca
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The Bowen Island Undercurrent is proud to welcome Lorraine Ashdown to its team. Already well known and respected as one of the paper's contributing writers, she will Äll the position of sales associate at the Undercurrent.
Lorraine has lived on Bowen Island for nine years, having re-located from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is actively involved in the community as a member of a variety of groups and organizations. She brings to her new position a career in writing, photography and electronic media as well as a heartfelt passion for community living and relationship building. She welcomes folks to pop into the ofÄce and say hello. 495 Government Road • 604-947-2442 ads@bowenislandundercurrent.com
Nicolette McIntosh has been inspired with the former farm life at Endswell Farm.
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Maximum Temperature: 20° Minimum Temperature: 4° Maximum Wind Gust: 23kph Total Rainfall: 114.6mm Folklore: When the perfume of flowers is unusually strong, expect rain. Must be true -– our lilacs are very strongly scented this year.
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Pennies for Bowen
BICS students have partnered with Bowen Island Community Foundation represented here by chair Joyce Ganong and vicechair Darren Jennings - to learn about philanthropy and collect Pennies From Bowen. Jars for penny donations are placed throughout the community at Artisan Eats, Belle’Occhio Home & Gifts, Cates Pharmacy, Ruddy Potato, First Credit Union, General Store, Barber Shop and The Snug. Lorraine
BICS students say the lowly penny can help the community foundation achieve great things JOYCE GANONG B . I . C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D AT I O N
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ICS students have adopted a simple idea with the potential of a big impact for our community. They call it “Pennies for Bowen� and it is their month-long project in support of their focus on “service� which is the school’s virtue for June. The project is being led by the student council. What better way to study service than to learn about philanthropy and give back to their community? Pennies aren’t worth much any more. It is even believed that soon pennies will no longer be part of Canadian currency. Pennies are left with the cashier or on the check-out counter. They’re dropped on the street and not picked up. They’re put in jars, cans, drawers, boxes and bags, never to be used. Most of us have pennies. What if all of us on Bowen collected our pennies and gave them to the Bowen Island Community Foundation? Imagine how many pennies there are on Bowen. Even though each penny is only worth one cent, all the pennies on Bowen could be worth a lot. By giving them to the Community Foundation, they would be put to work, and we would all benefit. Our Community Foundation belongs to us all; its purpose is to support our community. By building a strong, caring community, the people within the community are supported in being strong and caring individuals who contribute to the world. Often it takes money
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to help a community and its people achieve their goals. For example, not long ago some people wanted to build a place where we could re-use and re-cycle things that we were throwing away. It took money to build it, but now Knick Knack Nook is a community place we can all use. The Community Foundation helped by giving some money - to build the foundation and the floor. When people give to the Community
Foundation, their gift is never spent. Instead, it is invested and the income from that investment is spent. So one gift keeps on giving to the community, year after year. Putting all of our pennies together would truly have a lasting impact. Community support for the project is already evident. The staff of First Credit Union have volunteered to roll all those pennies when they are collected. It is clear from the enthusiasm for the
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project that Bowen children understand they live in a very special community and want to contribute to its strength. Practicing philanthropy is a wonderful way to learn about the joy of this part of caring. “Pennies for Bowen� is a simple way for this to happen, and they are hoping that the people of Bowen will support them in their project by contributing pennies! How many pennies will they collect? We’ll find out.
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to a novel. The “I want to pitch in” post-construction campaign can only be considered once all final construction costs have been determined. So once again, thank you to the more than 200 people who have financially supported this remarkable campaign. In just five months we moved from conception to completion. Bruce Russell President & Director
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must object to the latest misleading content of your reporting on the national park issue. In Jeff Nagel’s Friday June 3 article, obfuscation starts in the headline itself: “Metro debates possibility of giving up Crippen Park”. That is simply untrue; the very next sentence explains why there cannot even be a debate at this time - simply because Parks Canada has not yet made any request! The lack of fact-checking is next evident in the information supplied
Looking back at the last 12 years, and having been able to observe successive Councils quite closely, I am always amazed at what appears as a strange detachment from reality which some of our Councilors display.
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by Councillor Doug Hooper, in which he describes results of a poll, blithely overstating those in favour and understating by a factor of 20 per cent those opposed. The further quote attributed to him that “Bowen council wants a stronger indication of voters wishes so it plans to conduct a community referendum ,,,” ignores the reality that it took a 550-signature petition last November to force council to obtain the consent of residents before agreeing to the imposition of a national park on the island. The final misrepresentation is contained in a sentence so lame it is misleading: “Islanders opposed to the inclusion of Crippen are circulating a petition”. The true and newsworthy fact here, as reported in your own newspaper, is that a petition of 1,125 signatures from Islanders opposed to the inclusion of Crippen Park was completed and submitted to council and Parks Canada two
months ago in March. These signatures represent 75 per cent of the votes recorded in the last civic election, and a clear majority of all registered voters. The petition was completed after the telephone survey, and unequivocally demonstrates that the overwhelming majority of Bowen Islanders reject the inclusion of Crippen Park in any ongoing national park proposals.The national park proposal is leading to a momentous decision that is splitting our community apart, exacerbated by an absence of clear information, credible facts and undertakings underscored with vague promises and assurances that all will be well. Bowen Islanders must make their decision based on the best facts available. I ask that the Undercurrent not add to the confusion by taking sides, but rather assume responsibility for presenting unbiased facts that readers can rely on. Michael Cornelissen
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Theatre festival offers four different plays from different companies
• Youth Centre: 6 -10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in.
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Headley and the folks of Straydog want to inspire audiences by placing them in the seats of the Tir-na-nOg theatre and seeing for themselves the value of live theatre and theatre education on Bowen Island. The result of Hamish Headley’s passion for theatre, his hometown and Tir-na-nOg theatre school, is a four-play, seven-week theatre festival, running from June 17 to July 31 at Tir-na-nOg. It features local actors along with artists from New Orleans, Virginia Beach, Toronto and Georgia. The first play, running from June 16 to 19 and presented by the Tir-nanOg Alumni Repertory Company is The Stage Door. The play depicts the life of a boarding house full of aspiring actresses and their ambitions, hopes, dreams and disappointments. Kingbaby Productions of Bowen is up to the plate next with their popular play The View running from June 22 to 26 and again from June 29 to July 3. Kingbaby describes The View as a socio-environmental sex-farce set on an island somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. Straydog Theatre Company presents the last two shows: Strange Snow by Stephen Metcalfe, running July 6, 7, 8 and 10 and again from July 13 to 17; and The Dreamer Examines His Pillow on July 20, 22, 23 and 24 and again from July 27 to 31. This play is “a philosophical dream comedy about love, marriage and maturity.” Tickets for all shows are $20 and are available at straydogtheatrecompany.com or at Phoenix. A package including dinner at Bowen’s Blue Eyed Marys is also available for $60. This includes a set menu and a shuttle to the theatre. The stage is set. On with the show. This is it.
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On the Calendar FRIDAY, JUNE 10 • Legion Dinner: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome. • Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Family Place, 947-6976.
• Jake’s Gift: One-woman play about a man’s return to the beaches of Normandy after D-Day. Cates Hill Chapel, 8 p.m. Tickets $20 at Phoenix. • West Coast Symphony Summer Concert 2pm,. Live at the BICS gym, Admission by donation. Light refreshments served by BICS.
• Jake’s Gift: One-woman play. Cates Hill Chapel, 8 p.m. Tickets $20 at Phoenix. • Soccerfest: a celebration of soccer at the turf field from 12 to 4. All are welcome.
• AA Meetings: Open Meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 434-3933. • Bowen Island Library: Library hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Now open Sun. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 • Drop-in knitting group: Every Weds., from 2-5 p.m., in the lounge
To post your free listing here, send a one-paragraph description to news@bowenislandundercurrent.com at Bowen Court. All levels welcome. • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Info: Angie 947-2880. THURSDAY, JUNE 16 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food. • Bridge Club: 7 p.m. Bowen Court. • Taketina open practice groups: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at yoga co-op at Artisan Square, free.Call Shasta and Brian 947-2283. • Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe. Guests welcome.
New Members requested for the Bowen Island Municipal Ferry Advisory Committee Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Bowen Island Municipal Ferry Advisory Committee (“BIMFAC”).
• Parent and Tot Drop-In: 9:45-11:15 a.m. in BICS gym.
• The Bowen Island Municipal Ferry Advisory Committee Establishment Bylaw No. 107, 2004 outlines the authorities, responsibilities and duties of BIMFAC. For a copy of Bylaw No. 107, 2004 please contact Municipal Hall or view the bylaw on our website at www.bimbc.ca/bylaws. • The term of office for Committee members is three (3) years or until a successor is appointed. • BIMFAC usually meets the first Wednesday of each month. • Committee members serve without remuneration.
• Drop-in Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. Call Lisa 947-2246.
Those interested in sitting on BIMFAC are asked to respond in writing via mail, e-mail or fax by Monday, June 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. to:
• Gallery at Artisan Square: Travels to the Rainforest, paintings by Ann Beatty. runs until June 19.
• Bowen Island Community Museum & Archives: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appt. call 947-9526 or 947-2440. MONDAY, JUNE 13 • SKY: End of season potluck .• Family Place: For parents, caregivers and children 0-6 years. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 947-6976. Lower Artisan Sq. • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. • Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and Bowen Island Preschool, 947-9626. TUESDAY, JUNE 14 • Clay for Adults. 7 to 10 p.m. at Cloudflower Clayworks, Artisan Square. Four sessions, $180.
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GARBAGE DECAL SALES New Decals valid July 1st, 2011
Decals are available for purchase at the following locations: Outside the General Store from 9am – 3pm Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12 ONLY Bowen Island Municipal Hall — 981 Artisan Lane Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Recreation Centre — Below BICS Hours available at www.bimbc.ca ANNUAL $82 SECOND CAN $122 HALF YEAR (July - Dec.) $48 Cash and cheques accepted at all locations, please make cheques payable to Bowen Island Municipality. Debit accepted at BIM and Rec. Centre only. Thanks to the BIRD Volunteers for their help distributing the garbage decals outside the General Store!
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BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY Island Wide Mowing Program Bowen Island Municipality will be commencing their annual mowing program June 13, 2011, to maintain sight lines. Please avoid parking vehicles on the road right of way during this time. Vehicles and cyclists should be alert for warning signs and take caution when passing slow moving vehicles. Please be advised that the mowing machine can hurl objects, which could cause serious or fatal injury. Under no circumstances should people or pets be anywhere near the mowing activity. Maintain a 20 metre distance from the mowing machine while it is running.
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MAPLE Ridge Secondary Class of 1991. 20 Year Reunion. For info email: MRSS91@yahoo.ca
Show & Sale Sat June 11th 10 A.M - 5 P.M Sun June 12th. 10 AM - 4 PM Abby. Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building • Adults $4 • Kids $2 • Children under 5 Free • Family $10 (2 adults & up to 3 kids) Visit: www.bcreptileclub.com
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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net
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HEALTH PRODUCTS
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 604-240-5362, 604-832-1053
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TREE SERVICES
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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CLEANING SERVICES
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MOVING & STORAGE
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
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GARDEN EQUIPMENT
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MISC. FOR SALE
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he 2011 Bowfest board is busy planning for this year’s festivities, which will include a fabulous line up of Bowen Island musicians and performers, the return of popular events such as the ponies, the CoastGuard Hovercraft, the children’s rides, the dunk tank and bouncy castle. Multi-talented music director Yvonne McSkimming is putting together an amazing line-up of musical talent and this year’s stage events will include old favourites such as “Best Legs”, and the “lookalike” contest. Julie Cree is returning as the fabulous food co-ordinator and prom-
ises a range of fine festival food - but not to worry, the cotton candy machine will be there! The lovely Lyn Watson will again be leading our parade organizing team. Tim Hausch and the Legion staff will once again be bringing you the beer garden, and the committee is, as always, looking for volunteers for everything from set up to clean up. The entire Bowfest board will be stepping down this year, so now is the chance for you to get involved, to see how easy and fun it is to plan this event. The next meeting is at the home of Barbara Wiltshire on Senator Road, June 15 at 7 p.m. Email bowfest@hotmail.com.
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e are having on old-fashioned ceildh on Bowen Island. Some of my students and I will play the fiddle, accompanying the dancing, and anyone who can join us in the music making is very welcome to do so. Angela Scouten will teach and call the danc-
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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COLLECTORS SAXOPHONES Soprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $2500. Baraton Conn $1900. Call 604-534-2997
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2000 HONDA S2000 Sports Car, new tires, new windshield, great cond! Most fun you’ll have on 4 wheels!! $12,900. 604-835-0463. 2004 CROSSFIRE Mercedes built, all options, new tires, 37,000 miles, like new, one owner. 778-232-3578 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 89K, silver. $8800. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 SMART CAR - Passion model. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic. Asking $8500 firm. 604-538-4883. 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, red, 2000 km, 4 dr, auto, alloy whls, $13,780. Call 778-895-7570 or 604-836-5931 2011 KIA RIO 5, auto, 11, 000 km, black, Air, cruise, p/w, p/l, htd seats, $8,800 firm. Call (604)538-9257. 2011 KIA RIO 5, h/b, auto, 11,000 kms. Black. Most options. $8500 firm. 604-538-9257. OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206
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1999 MERCURY SABLE, excellent cond., loaded, 176K, $2500 obo. Ph: 604-533-0831 or 778-241-0791
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es; they are easy to learn, and well known. During the welcome breaks in dancing to get your breath back, there will be an opportunity for about three or four solo spots for a variety of ages and entertainment. Where? Cates Hill Chapel When? Friday, June 17, 8 to 10 p.m. Cost? A loonie and something for food bank. What to bring? Something to eat , drink and share. Call Alison Nixon at 604-947-0120
TRUCKS & VANS
1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500 obo. Phone (604)463-2507 1999 FORD 450, super duty 16’ deck. $8,000. 604-719-1040. 2001 FORD 250 Lariat. 7.3 diesel, 4 dr, flat deck with sides that come down. New Ford trans, starter & batteries. $12,500. 1-250-378-8857 2002 CHEVY ASTRO VAN, A/C, 100K, interior like new AirCared, $8300/obo. Call 604-598-0405.
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Break out the BBQ Come get your “Custom Cut” Steaks, Chops and BowenMade Smokies at the Bowen Butcher Shop on Alderwood Farm 1351 Adams Rd- 947-9434 Open Wed-Sun 10-5pm
FOR SALE: Bowen Island hot tub, approx. 6 yrs. old, needs repairs. $500 obo (604)739-2107 HELP WANTED On-island business seeks roofer/carpenter/labourer Please call 604-947-2267 HORSE PASTURE for rent next to Killarney Park. $200-225/mo. incl. space for feed, tack and hay. Please call 2301 Lance’s Recycling I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430 Main floor suite 1 BR, sep entry, kit, digital pellet stove, W/D, N/S, pet OK. Avail Jul 1st. $725. Call 604-837-1700
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UNCLASSIFIED MOVING sale. Household items, antiques, tools, toys, garden equipment, furniture. Sun. June 19. 10am-2pm.Great stuff for Father’s Day. 489 Melmore.
Nancy’s Taco & Ice Cream Shop Tacos are hot...down at the Pier. Now open every day 11-6 EXCEPT Tuesdays
NOTICE Bowen Island Public Library Foundation ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:00 pm at Bowen Island Public Library TILER FOR HIRE Chris Joseph 604-312-2676
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UNCLASSIFIED Travels to the Rainforest Paintings by Ann Beatty The Gallery @ Artisan Sq. May 27 - June 19 Fri-Sun, noon - 4 p.m. Bowen Island Arts Council 947-2454
VACANCY COMMERCIAL SPACE Location: Artisan Square, 569 A Prometheus Place Size: 400 sq. feet Available Now 1st Month Rent Free Contact: Audra Orring 604 908-0545 604-565-0750
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Students and artists create a legacy LORRAINE ASHDOWN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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thletes playing on the turf field will always have someone looking over them. On June 1, three new works of art were celebrated, honoured and unveiled at Bowen Island Community School including “The Spectator,” a large eagle sculpture near the turf field that was carved from one of the cedar trees removed during the field installation in 2008. This public artwork was conceived and commissioned by Stacy Beamer. The creation of the work, its base, and the installation were funded by the Beamer-Isaak family. Shane Tweten, who is trained in Celtic and native carving, volunteered much of his time and energy to carve the eagle at the top of the sky-high pole. This watchful carving represents a healing peace between the land and the cedar trees that were removed in order to create the turf field. It will remain as an enduring symbol of creativity and vision in the community. The Spirit of BICS eagle panel, carved by Grade 6 and 7 students with artist Gerald Morrisseau, was also unveiled in the upper foyer of BICS as part of the cedar panel project celebration. The Spirit of Bowen-Winterfest Stories and The Raven Brings the Light to BICS
Students help bless one of the cedar trees that was cut down for the turf field and is now a part of a public sculpture, above; below left, Gerald Morrisseau helped the Grade 6 and 7 students carve this eagle panel; below right, The Spectator was carved by Shane Tweten in a project funded by the Beamer-Isaak family. Lorraine Ashdown photos Shane Tweten is given a ceremonial blanket by a less tall Chief Janice George. panels were carved by the K-4 classes with Tweten and Winadzi James. They were unveiled in the school’s primary wing. These two panels came together as one piece, to tell one story, joining Celtic and First Nations traditions. Chief Janice George, hereditary chief Lonnie Hindle, Bob Baker and Spakwus Slulem, the Eagle Song Dancers, also assisted with the celebration and traditional blessing ceremony.
Learning Resources Specialist Island Pacific School is looking for a part-time Learning Resources Specialist who is experienced and able to:
“The Snug’s cooking dinner for you!”
• work with and appropriately support individual students with a variety of academic challenges • create Ministry approved Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s) • create and submit special funding grant applications to the Ministry • coordinate the learning assistance efforts of two other faculty members at the school • communicate clearly to parents about support services being offered • keep appropriate records of support given The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years experience working as a Learning Resources Specialist in a school environment and will hold a Special Education degree or a Bachelor of Education with a Special Education designation. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Barb Bingham, Operations Manager at work@go.islandpacific.org www.islandpacific.org
Dinners to Go at the Snug Serving dinner for you Monday to Friday and Sunday. Open 7 Days a Week 604.947.0402
RBC Royal Bank presents...
r a n i m e S r e t n la Summer P Artisan Square, Bowen Island Saturday, June 11th 10:00am to 11:30am
Planter Giveaways!
Learn from the Bowen Island Flower Shop how to make the best planters for the summer!
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RBC Royal Bank
Please RSVP to: 604-908-9786
Sue Taylor
Michael Alexander
Financial Planner
Mortgage Specialist
604-981-5033
604-961-6457