Bowen Island Undercurrent, June 28, 2013

FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2013 VOL. 39, NO. 5

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Pitching for the Celtics

Bowen Island Men’s Fastball League accepts an extraordinary woman

No more missing coats

BICS supervisor retires after 30 years of service

Happy Canada Day!

You’re invited to dance at the community celebration in Crippen Park

Measles alert Vaccinations are available on Tuesday on drop-in basis SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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here have been three cases of measles on the North Shore, including Bowen Island, and Dr. Réka Gustafson, Vancouver Coastal Health’s medical director of communicable disease control, says this is a very unusual occurrence. She is urging Bowen Islanders to check their family vaccination records and, if they haven’t had two shots of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunization, get a booster shot now.

“Measles is one of the most infectious diseases and it can be serious. It is usually the most severe in very young children and in adults,” Gustafson said, stressing that it is very contagious. She explained that the virus is airborne and eight out of 10 susceptible people will catch it if exposed. “The virus gets coughed into the air and stays floating in the air for a long time,” Gustafson said. “Even if you enter the room two hours later, you can still get it.

But of course, the closer you are, the higher the risk of catching it.”

Measles starts with fever and cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash that sets in on the third or fourth day of illness (see http://www. healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile14b.stm). The rash starts on the face and then moves to rest of the body, according to Gustafson. “People need to know that they can be infectious for four days before the rash starts and four days after,” she said, urging people who are exhibiting those symptoms to isolate themselves right away and not attend any community events. “If you are sick, stay at home,” she said.

Measles are preventable through immunization (http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/ hfile14a.stm). continued, PAGE 3

Sports Day at BICS is always a great occasion for a bit of friendly competition and plain good fun. More on pages 8 and 9.

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No green light for waffle truck SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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avid Verlee and Thierry Mohrbach did not bring any food to the Monday, June 10, council meeting but the description of their plans sounded mouth-watering enough. They proposed to place a Belgian waffle food truck on Bowen Island near the upper part of the ferry lineup and asked council for green light so they wouldn’t miss the busy summer season. Yet at the June 24 meeting, planning consultant

Judy McLeod presented a report that deemed it unlikely that waffles from a mobile vending truck will be available on Bowen Island anytime soon.

“We’ve approached the municipality in January with this very simple concept that is done everywhere in Vancouver,” Verlee said. “We feel that offering waffles and coffee would be good for the community and would make waiting in the ferry line a bit more fun.”

Verlee explained that he has a background in business while Mohrbach is already wellknown on the island for making delicious

food as a partner at Artisan Eats. They’ve both been Bowen residents for a number of years and have come up with a concept that would add to the island’s food choices.

“We planned to offer two kinds of waffles,” Verlee said. “One will be Gauffre de Liege these are the waffles you have for breakfast.

We’ll also have waffles as a meal where we insert combinations such as ham and cheese, spinach and cheese and fresh fruit.” continued, PAGE 6

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B o w e n I s l a n d M u n I c I pa l I t y

Members requested for the Temporary Advisory Board Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Temporary Advisory Board.

Community members and students were honoured with awards on the last day at BICS.

Council is seeking individuals for the Temporary Advisory Board with: • Experience or expertise in land development and construction management and/or; • Finance, community development corporations, diversity of housing and or economic development expertise or experience.

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The Temporary Advisory Board will provide advice to Council, reporting back to Council in September of 2013 with respect to options for the Community Lands.

Those interested in sitting on the Temporary Advisory Board are asked to print and fill out a Application form (including details of specific expertise) located on the BIM website at: http://www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/CommitteeApplicForm.pdf and respond in writing via email, fax or regular mail by Friday, July 5, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to: Lisa Wrinch, Deputy Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 FAX: 604‐947‐0193 EMAIL: lwrinch@bimbc.ca WEBSITE: www.bimbc.ca For information call 604

for More InforMatIon call 604-947-4255

BOWEN ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS 2013 Tax Notices were mailed on May 27, 2013

and Payment is DUE on or before 4:30 pm, JULY 2, 2013 A Penalty in the amount of 10% on outstanding current taxes will be applied AFTER July 2, 2013 If you have not received your tax notice, please call the Bowen Island Municipality office at 947-4255 as soon as possible.

Property owners are encouraged to POST DATE tax payments to JULY 2, 2013 and MAIL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to ensure that payment is received in the municipal office on or before the due date.

POSTMARKS ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS THE DATE OF PAYMENT Most Canadian banks and credit unions accept online payments for “Bowen Island Municipality – Taxes” Your account number is the folio number located in the top left corner of your tax notice.

After hours, please use the mail slot drop off at Municipal Hall - 981 ARTISAN LANE to ensure that your payment is received in the Municipal office on or before 4:30 PM, JULY 2, 2013 to avoid a 10% late payment penalty.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOMEOWNER GRANT: If you are eligible for the Homeowner Grant, you are required to apply by filling out the application on the back of the tax notice.

The Homeowner Grant application must be returned to the Municipal office either in person, or by mail on or before July 2, 2013.

They cannot be processed by your financial institution.

Homeowner Grant amounts owing are subject to a 10% penalty if unclaimed by July 2, 2013.

Please make cheques payable to BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY.

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June 24 council meeting in brief the planning consultant presented a report to council regarding Bylaw No. 335, 2013: council gave B.I. MUnIcIpalITy first reading to Bylaw No.335, 2013, referring it to the Islands Trust, municipal departments and the owen Island Municipal Council conducted the Advisory Planning Commission. Council directed following business at the regular council meetstaff to advise the provincial authority for Crown ing held June 24: Land Authorizations that BIM has given first reading • Private Moorage Facilities Bylaw No. 335, 2013: to Bylaw No. 335, 2013 which reviews the provisions of the water use coastal zone and that staff request B o w e n I s l a n d M u n I c I pa l I t y the province to consider deferral of their review of foreshore tenure applications until BIM Council has adopted this bylaw. Further, council directed staff to advise the province that BIM requests to review any applications to the province as they are received for Bowen Island Municipality seeks a qualified partconsideration from council on a case by case basis. In time Office Assistant. The individual will be required to provide information and assistance in a courteous addition, council directed staff to hold a public open manner to the public on general matters relating house to hear comments from the public regarding to the Public Works Department, and assist the Bylaw No. 335, 2013.

Public Works Clerk with day to day matters such as • Bowen Island Building Bylaw No. 336, 2013: The agenda preparation, permit development, data entry, planning consultant outlined Bylaw No. 336, 2013. correspondence and other administrative tasks as Council gave first and second reading to Bylaw No. required.

336, 2013. The purpose of this bylaw is to include The applicant should have a strong administrative definitions in the building bylaw to include docks and background, have excellent computer skills using MS private moorage facilities.

Word and Excel, and have the ability to work with limited supervision.

• Arbutus Ridge rezoning application: The planning consultant outlined her report to council This is a temporary part-time position, three days regarding Bylaw No. 343, 2013 (Arbutus Ridge a week for six (6) months. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. We thank all OCP Amendment Bylaw) and Bylaw No. 344, 2013 applicants, but advise that only those selected for (Arbutus Ridge Land Use Amendment Bylaw) an interview will be contacted. http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130624RC5-2 .

Please submit your covering letter and resume via Council gave first reading to the bylaws and referred e-mail, fax or mail by Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the bylaws to the Islands Trust, municipal depart4:00 p.m. to: ments, and various committees for comment. midge meeres, public Works clerk • Accessory building report to council: The chair of Bowen island municipality the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) outlined 981 artisan Lane a report to council regarding a review of the use of Bowen island, Bc V0n 1G2 accessory buildings. Council directed staff to review faX: 604-947-0193 these recommendations regarding accessory buildings. emaiL: mmeeres@bimbc.ca • Mobile food truck concept – The planning conWeBsiTe: www.bimbc.ca sultant noted that the Advisory Planning Commission and Economic Development Advisory Committee will be reviewing the concept of mobile food vending on the island and will report back to council with recomfor More InforMatIon call 604-947-4255 mendations at an upcoming meeting.

• Statement of Financial B o w e n I s l a n d M u n I c I pa l I t y Information (SOFI): Council approved the Members requested for the 2012 Statement of Snug Cove Sewer Management Committee Financial Information, as provided by the manager Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Snug Cove Sewer Management Committee (SCSMC). of finance.

• Bowen Island Gives • The SCSMC provides advice and recommendations to staff and Council on the maintenance and (BIG) noise exemption operation, including annual review of the proposed budget, of the Snug Cove Sewer System; • Applicants must be property owners, business owners or residents of the Snug Cove Sewer application: Council Service Area; approved an applica• Members serve without remuneration. tion made by Bowen Those interested in sitting on the Snug Cove Sewer Management Committee are asked to print and Island Gives for a party fill out a Committee Application form located on the BIM website at: www.bimbc.ca and respond in to be held at the Royal writing via email, fax or regular mail by Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to: Canadian Legion on June 29.

Midge Meeres, Public Works Clerk • Stop the Docks camBowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane paign - council received Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 for information a package FAX: 604-947-0193 from Stop the Docks’ camemail: mmeeres@bimbc.ca paign relating to applications for private moorage.

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Built for Bowen, but stored elsewhere SuSAnnE MARTIN

Helen Wallwork and Sarah Haxby stand before the mosaic at BICS where both mother and daughter have worked for many years.

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he small home is fully equipped with a heater, a shower, a composting toilet and lights. It currently sits on Granville Island but Charles Dobson says that it cannot stay there, and that it has been built with Bowen Island in mind. Dobson teaches at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver and worked with a group of industrial design students to design and build a tiny house for the Bowen Community Housing Association (BCHA).

“In the spring of 2013, we designed and built a tiny house that was meant for a homeless person on Bowen Island,” Dobson said.

“The house is 8’ by 18’ and has 144 square feet of floor space.

People who wandered by the construction site on Granville Island often inquired what the building was for. They were surprised to find it was intended for a homeless person, and without exception, all said they could easily live in such a building themselves.” Dobson didn’t find this response surprising since most of the world’s population lives in family dwellings of less than 200 square feet.

Dobson had hoped that the house would be moved by truck to the island at the end of April but says that the BCHA has not been able to find a place for it. Dobson approached Bowen Island Municipal Council on April 8 to see if there was an interest in taking a role in the project. “I suggested that the house be temporarily placed on a piece of municipal land, and treated as a ‘show home’ so that Bowen residents could have a look,” Dobson said. “The house occupies the footprint of a single parking space, and was designed for an unserviced lot. It has a composting toilet, and propane heating. This would also give the municipality a year or more to sort out its housing policy and find a permanent site.” But to date, Dobson has not received a favourable response from the municipality or the BCHA. Dobson explained that the house was built for providing shelter for one of Bowen’s long-term homeless. “Materials were paid for by a small grant from the research department of BC Housing,” he said, adding that even though he could probably find another place for the house in the Vancouver area, he feels it is better suited to Bowen. “Cities have lots of shelters, housing associations and programs for the homeless,” he said. “The situation is a bit different on Bowen and other islands.”

This week, the house has been moved to another temporary spot, where it will still sit empty and Dobson thinks that this is a pity.

“This house was built for Bowen - it would make a great home for someone who really needs it,” he said.

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Thirty years of asking, ‘where is your coat?’

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here was a standing ovation and much applause on Tuesday at the annual end of year assembly at the Bowen Island Community School (BICS) when principal Jennifer Pardee started her farewell speech about Helen Wallwork. After working for 30 years as teacher’s assistant and supervisor at BICS, Wallwork has decided to retire.

Wallwork moved to Bowen Island when she was only four years old.

“When I went to school, there were only 24 of us in 12 grades. Our school was the two room building, better known now as Bowen Court, where

the seniors are. I was in the first year of that school and my daughter Sarah was in the last one before BICS was built,” says Wallwork.

Wallwork’s roots run deep within this community and when her grandchildren are old enough to attend school, they will make up the fourth generation of her family attending BICS. Saying goodbye isn’t easy but Wallwork is excited not to be ordered by the clock.

“I don’t have plans and that is a nice thing, I will be able to be spontaneous. I do have wishes - I wish to spend more time with my grandchildren, I wish to get my garden under control and I wish to have a long visit

with my family in England,” she says.

Wallwork will continue to work with kids through the United Church’s Pro D day camps and she will remain on the subbing list at BICS in case she is needed.

“I told them in the office that they can have my number on speed dial in case they have any questions,” laughs Wallwork.

“I can’t thank the staff enough, it’s been a gift working with them - so many good, kind and professional people. They’ve made it easy to work with them over the years,” Wallwork said. “I will miss seeing the kids. After all, that is why I was there in the first place. It won’t hit me until September when everyone goes back to school.”

two doses of vaccine effectively prevent measles continued, PAGE 1

Wanted: a home for tiny house. It takes up the space of a single parking stall and is ready to accommodate someone who needs it. Susanne Martin photo

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are highly effective and are usually given to children one year of age and then again at 18 months or four to six years of age. “The two doses of the vaccine work very well and we ask parents to check their and their kids’ immunization records,” Gustafson said. “If the children are older than one and haven’t got the second immunization, it’s important they get vaccinated now.”

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Gustafson explained that the last outbreak of measles in Canada was in 2010 and it is hoped that the disease will be eliminated.

Most of the cases of measles that have been observed since the 2010 outbreak have been acquired abroad.

The new case of measles was diagnosed by Bowen Island physician Dr. Susanne Schloegl and the vaccine will be available at her office at Artisan Square (downstairs from Artisan Eats) on Tuesday, July 2, from 9:30 a.m. on a drop-in basis.

“Nurses will be there to adminis-

ter the vaccine to anyone who was born after 1970 and hasn’t had two doses,” Gustafson said, adding that people born before that are largely considered immune. After Tuesday, immunizations can be scheduled by appointment.

“Everybody should have two doses in order to be protected,” Gustafson explained. “The greater the number of people who are not immunized, the higher is the risk of an outbreak.

People should be protected for their own benefit and for the benefit of the community.”

Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon

Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork Minister of Music: Lynn Williams

FOOD BANK DROP-OFF

BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITy CHURCH Pastor Clinton Neal 1070 Miller Road 604-947-0384 Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

ST. GERARD’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass: 10:30 a.m. Priest: Father James Comey

604-988-6304

CATES HILL CHAPEL www.cateshillchapel.com 604-947-4260

(661 Carter Rd.)

10:00 a.m. Worship • Sunday School: Tots to Teens Pastor: Dr. James B. Krohn

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In the race - kneeling on a board To the editor:

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just recently saw Ron Woodall’s rather clever cartoon in the June 7 edition. It showed a couple of kids, all ready for bedtime, telling their dad that they were bored with his story about how Bowen lost the CRC park and that they wanted instead to hear how Bowen got the CRC docks. However, what’s not shown is the problem that the kids’ innocent request posed for the dad.

On the one hand, he could tell them a fairy tale about greedy developers, fat-cat property and boat owners and a municipal council that was at best incompetent. This option has several merits.

It would satisfy kids’ preference for uncomplicated morality, avoid tiresome questions and allow him to get back to his favourite chair and TV

program (as a father of four, this is likely an option I would have gone for myself. ) Or, in a (possibly rare) moment of principled self-sacrifice that risked prolonging the discussion and irritating the children, he might have decided to try to tell them what I believe is the painful truth.

“Actually kids, those two stories are really only one story; you can’t separate them. The main reason we have the docks is because we don’t have the park. If there had been a beautiful park, there would definitely not be the docks. But the previous council decided we shouldn’t have a beautiful park. That made it very hard, and maybe very, very expensive to try to prevent the docks. See you in the morning,” that version would go.

Bud Long

Building local resiliency on Bowen Dear editor:

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his is a big thank you note: first, to the people of Bowen who, rather than adding to landfill, contribute their gently used goods to the Knick Knack Nook, and the people who purchase those goods at very reasonable prices.

Secondly, thank you to the volunteers who make the Nook such a hub of community life for us, with cheery smiles and helpful suggestions when islanders shop there. Thirdly, to the Knick Knack Nook board, for sponsoring and funding sustainability and local resiliency education efforts.

This funding has most recently

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made it possible for one of our team, Jacqueline Massey, to attend a workshop/conference hosted by Nobel Laureate Al Gore, and his nonprofit organization, Climate Reality Project, in Chicago in July. Jacquie will be learning about the latest science on climate change, its impact on our daily lives, and ways in which we can act to minimize impacts.

She’ll be returning with her expertise and enthusiasm to share with and inspire Bowen Islanders. Thank you to Jacquie for helping to build local resiliency on Bowen.

Carol MacKinnon, for Bowen in Transition

very year, it seems, the Round Bowen Kayak Race throws up something so uniquely weird that there is now an expectation before each race as to what might be the jaw dropper this time. In 2001 we did not allow surf skis into the race, mainly because we did not know what they were. Now, 80 per cent of contestants paddle these fast, sleek kayaks and post impressive times on them.

Then, six years ago, a guy turns up at the race and asks if he could paddle around Bowen standing up on a board. This was rather puzzling as we had no idea of what he was talking about, told him he was mad and could do what he liked but was not part of the race. Six hours later, he finished much to our amazement and now stand up paddle boarding is the coast’s fastest growing sport and SUPs are an integral part of the race. And now, this year, David Jianu paddled around Bowen kneeling on a board using only his hands for paddles.

And in time of four hours 18 minutes. Amazing, only tempered by the thought that in a few years we will all be prone paddlers. Maybe.

On a more conventional note, the 13th Annual Round Bowen Challenge, once again saw the singles record

truly smashed by Gabe Newton in two hours 27 minutes and 50 seconds. Behind him, a host of paddlers came in under three hours with Bowen’s Bruce McTaggart (2:42:17) and Andy Hoppenrath and James Krohn (2:41:07). Taryn Haggerstone and Jessica Lord won their class. (women’s doubles sea kayak) and Lisa Brougham won women’s singles.

Congratulations to all and especially to Callie Brougham who at 16 was by far the youngest in the race and did extremely well.

Back to the stand up paddle boarders. In the race officially for the first time, 15 SUPers had a great race with promises to bring more paddlers next year. Norm Hann was exceptional with a time of 3:31 while three others finished under four hours.

This year, 107 paddlers took part and enjoyed the traditional salmon barbeque hosted by Dan Parkin and the Bowen Historians. Thank you, Ruddy Potato, for the lovely donation of fruit. Our thanks to all volunteers. To Cam Rolfe, Rick Jones, Doug Hooper and Stuart Ritchie for support boats. To Conrad Juraschka for help in timing the race as well as a special thanks to Carly Cox, back on Bowen, to show her wizardry with a new scoring system.

Martin Clarke, B.I. Sea Kayaking

Aaron’s Run raises money for scholarship To the editor:

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huge thank you goes out to the following people who gave of their time last Sunday to help with Aaron’s Run, to raise funds for the Aaron’s Sluggett Memorial Scholarship.

Thanks to Eddie and Doug for the porta pottie donated at the 5 km start, Peter King for the donated busses and Peter and Robin for driving, Heather Hodson and Katherine Gish for organizing the food and Nicola Murray for helping, The Village Baker for donating the coffee, Artisan Eats, The Orchard Recovery and Eileen from Savary Island for the amazing food. Angela from Phoenix Photo for donating the beautiful balloons. The RCMP for their roadside support.

Hilary Butler and the wonderful marshals who gave of their time Sunday morning to cheer on the runners and keep them safe. Lynne Hartle, Lisa Biddlecomb and the fireman for the 2 km station. Lorinda and Joanna for the 5 km warm up and Pat for backup driving. Shauna and Shelley from the community recreation office for taking care of registration and the 10 km start. Midge and the municipal staff

for making the application process so easy. Bruce McTaggart who so kindly donated and dropped off water for at the 5km start and the finish line. John Reid for the water station in Aaron’s field. Lynne Forbes and Lynne Fuhr for helping at the start and the finish.

Dee Elliot for photographs. Thanks also to Tim for helping with absolutely everything.

All proceeds raised go towards a scholarship in Aaron’s name, which supports a Bowen student in pursuit of post-secondary education. Thanks to Bailey Jones, last year’s recipient, for doing a great job of speaking on behalf of this year’s recipient, Kiera Schuller, who couldn’t be there because it was her convocation. Congratulations, Kiera. And lastly, thanks the more than 90 runners who came out and participated. They helped us to raise just over $2,200 for Aaron’s scholarship fund which is administered by the Bowen Island Community Foundation (thanks, Joyce Gagnon). This run is such a healthy, positive way to remember and celebrate Aaron.

A huge thanks to Mary Letson who inspires us all.

Karen Redmond on behalf of Mary Letson and Positively Fit

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Keona and Neil Hammond entertain a crowd of more than 40 people who gathered to protest the construction of private docks across public waterfront at Cape Roger Curtis on Sunday, June 23. Will Husby photo

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huge thank you for the article in last week’s Undercurrent on the Better Meals program that is offered to islanders by Snug Cove House.

We would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the Maggie Cummings fund administered by the Bowen Island Community Foundation. Maggie named Bowen’s Abbeyfield House Society (now Snug Cove House Society) in her will and designated a portion of the earnings of the fund to go to programming done

by our society. Those funds pay for the volunteer’s expenses (gas and ferry fares) for their trips to Burnaby and around the island to deliver meals to those islanders who would like to have nourishing meals delivered to their door. We are extremely grateful for Maggie’s bequest and encourage others to consider us in their estate planning.

Speaking of volunteers, we acknowledge April Sear and her family for an outstanding job in supplying this service, however, Denise and Peter Rankin also share pickup and delivery duties

throughout the year. A huge vote of appreciation goes to them and everyone involved in assisting our wonderful community.

It is also important to know that Better Meals are not just for seniors.

They are available for all islanders who, for any reason, find it difficult to do their own preparation of a well-balanced and wholesome meal. You can order one or a dozen meals and just have them in the freezer, ready when hunger pangs strike.

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the clubhouse and adjacent to the handicap ramp.

5. An expansion of the practice putting green by some 60 per cent.

6. The elimination of the unsightly ditch due east of the course along the course side of the old parking lot. The ditch and adjacent area will be seeded and maintained by the club.

7. A reorganization and vast improvement in size and configuration of the parking lot which now has two points of access and egress.

8. Drainage improvements around the putting green.

9. Decorative landscape pavers will be installed, donations permitting, to the leveled path next to the clubhouse and the event tent pad which will finish off the Mardy Duncan Memorial.

While the club has taken the lead on the improvements, Bowen Island Properties has been a supportive partner

Re: Mardy Duncan Memorial embers and others who have been to the golf course recently will have seen the magnificent landscaping improvements that have been made in the past two months by way of the Mardy Duncan Memorial in honour of a wonderful friend and long-standing director of the club. Two of Mardy’s passions in life were golf and gardening and thanks to the latter, her fingerprints are all over every garden on our beautiful public course. Therefore club directors, with the blessing and support of Jim White, Mardy’s fiancé, decided some landscaping improvements should be completed in her honour.

The idea of the memorial was briefly mentioned at the celebration of life in late April, however, the scope of work has been expanded since then. Feedback on the improvements has been very positive and everyHeartfelt thanks to Bowen Island one agrees this is a classic for it's wonderful support of our example where the vision of an undertaking has been Strawberry Tea this past weekend. surpassed by the actual results. Mardy would be Huge thanks to our generous donors proud of the following: and supporters and three cheers for 1. Installation of two our fabulous volunteers!! decorative and functional Special shout out to Sue Clarke this rock walls, thanks to the machine artistry and talyear's tireless coordinator! ents of Tom Roocroft.

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2. The leveling of the path adjacent to the clubWith gratitude from all of us at house.

3. The addition of the The Little Red Church Mardy Duncan memorial garden between the path and putting green in which Mardy’s bronze memorial plaque will be located.

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on the entire project (especially the supply of rock, machine time, infilling a portion of the Hilton pond for the event tent pad filling in the ditch and the parking lot changes) for which we are thankful.

BIGC’s budget for the improvements is $12,000 - approximately half of which is for the pavers. The improvements are not only aesthetic, but also serve a much needed functional role and provide a most fitting memorial to our dear friend.

To those of you who have already made a donation, we thank you, and for those still wanting to contribute, we thank you as well and encourage you to do so in order that we can complete the memorial by way of the pavers.

On completion and installation of the memorial plaque, we will advise everyone of the unveiling ceremony.

Re: Open letter to the developers, The Cape on Bowen lease consider the over 1,240 residents of Bowen Island who have signed the petition to stop the docks at Cape Roger Curtis.

The majority of the residents of this island values the pristine coastline at Cape Roger Curtis and agrees with your promotional material that this area is unparalleled in its beauty and viewscape. We understand from your website that you and the purchasers of the waterfront properties value it too. We ask you to respect this beautiful coastline for its ecological significance and for the beauty it offers to those who walk and kayak these shores.

Your promotional material on your website for The Cape on Bowen properties refers to the “untouched coastlines”, the “untouched beaches, coastal bluffs and profound forest and oceanside views.” You mention, “A rich ecosystem thrives on these lands. Arbutus, seaside juniper and wildflower meadows bloom.” And further that there are “picturesque views of the ocean and neighbouring islands.” You refer to the coastal Cape Roger Curtis Sea Walk, which was a condition of the Cape on Bowen subdivision approval and that “the light from the water, the peace of these woods and the sound of the ocean on the shore make this walk the perfect embodiment of natural island living.”

In the half page ad in the May 24 Undercurrent placed

by The Cape on Bowen, you say you have “come to identify and respect the island’s core values” and that you have “respect and sensitivity for all.”

I ask that you demonstrate that respect and sensitivity to this island community and withdraw your plans to construct the docks at lots 11 and 13 (owned by two of the principals of The Cape on Bowen) and that you communicate to new waterfront property owners and future purchasers from The Cape on Bowen that, in the interest of preserving this untouched coastline, docks will not be permitted.

The community will thank you – and I suspect new purchasers of properties from The Cape on Bowen will too – as you will have preserved for them the waterfront in its natural state and you will have preserved the goodwill and gratitude of their future island neighbours.

Bruce Russell president and director, BIGC

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t’s been a dream for Stanka and Chris Oben to operate their own retail business and this coming Saturday, June 29, they will open the doors to the Lime and Moon Pie Company at the Bowen Island Marina (right beside the Bowen Island Sea Kayaking shop).

“We will be open at 10 a.m. At noon, we will have a pie cutting ceremony,” Stanka said. She explained that they plan to carry about six sweet and two or three savoury pies, as well as take special orders.

“Chris is making lemon meringue pies but they will not be available at the counter every day,” she added.

Also available will be European pastries like strudels that reflect Stanka’s Slovakian heritage.

“I’m also offering home-made granola that has become quite famous on Bowen Island. We’ll have pancake and waffle mixes and also offer gluten-free options.” she said.

Another important part of the new business is the emphasis on using local ingredients. “It’s all organic and from local farms,” Stanka said. “What we can’t find on Bowen Island, we get from farms in B.C.” Stanka and Chris moved to Bowen Island two years ago but have had the plan of opening their own business for longer than that. They have sold their goods at markets and through special orders.

At the pier, they plan to open early to offer coffee and pastries to commuters. Then they’ll cater to the lunch time crowd with quiches and savoury pies. In the afternoon, they will possibly take a break before opening late.

“Chris and I, we are always looking for places to go on a date, so we thought, ‘why not sit on the pier and enjoy a coffee and a piece of pie?’” Stanka explained, adding that they will have “nice cappuccinos.”

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Verlee explained that the waffles can be made with organic flour and can be gluten free for a healthy snack. And the price? “Everything on menu will be under $5,” Verlee said.

As a suitable location, Verlee and Mohrbach had identified an area next to Government Road, across from the BICS field. “[The area] already has two picnic tables and it’s a perfect spot for the trailer,” Verlee said. “Depending on the approval process from the municipality, we wanted to open by July so we could take advantage of the summer traffic on Bowen Island.” Water for the operation of the waffle truck would be brought in as well as a propane generator, unless there was the option to hook up to an electrical outlet, according to Verlee, who added that the truck conforms to Vancouver Coastal Health regulations.

Although Verlee and Mohrbach saw the summer season as a perfect opportunity to open the business, they envisioned the waffle truck to operate yearround. “We plan to employ three people. One for the preparation and two on staff selling waffles,” Verlee said.

In the follow-up report, McLeod said that the waffle truck relates to the mobile food vending issue that is currently not permitted on municipal road allowance and that a subsequent effort to find a suitable private place has not been successful.

Not only is mobile food vending not allowed, Verlee and Mohrbach would operate out of a trailer, a use that is specifically prohibited in the bylaw, McLeod explained. “Support for the waffle truck would require an amendment of the bylaw,” she said, adding that this would need to be followed by a review of what kind of permit process would be needed. And even though the operators have approached BIM a the beginning of 2013, they have not submitted a proper application, according to McLeod. “We haven’t had the opportunity to even think about zoning and whether other businesses will have an interest in this,” she said. “We would like to proceed but it would not be [in time for] this sum-

David Verlee and Thierry Mohrbach had proposed to offer Belgian waffles from a truck to islanders. Susanne Martin photo mer.” McLeod added that placing the food truck on public land would also require attention to issues like insurance.

Councillor Alison Morse stated that the Economic Development Advisory Committee passed a resolution in support of the concept of mobile food vending as this is seen as a potential boost to Bowen’s economy. Mayor Jack Adelaar said that while he is for economic development, he is also aware of potential conflicts with businesses who have larger overheads such as rents or mortgages. Councillor Wolfgang Duntz said it is important to gauge public opinion on the issue. “On a trial basis, the municipality could earmark suitable locations and then invite bids from the community and give it to the people who pay the most,” Duntz said.

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he Bowen Island Museum and Archives’ annual summer exhibition opens on July 6. Entitled “Art on Bowen Island: A Commemorative History,” the exhibit will feature a wide variety of artists both from and inspired by Bowen.

It begins with works produced in the 1800s by Lucius O’Brien, who created the first known sketch of Bowen Island. One section focuses on the development of art on Bowen Island starting in the 1880s and ending in the 1950s.

Featured artists include ‘Cappy’ Reed and Ione McIntyre. These artists helped to attract more art-

ists which led to the creation of the artist retreat of Lieben and the rise of galleries on the island.

Come take a look at works by the Robinson Weavers and items from the Archives about galleries like Apodaca and the Plum Tree.

Moving through time, we come to the 1950s to circa 1990 section.

We focus here on particular artists and amateurs who were intimately tied with island life and helped to create the large community of artists now on Bowen Island. These islanders include Sam Black, Dick and Katie Carter along with Rosa Helenius and Mort Graham.

Throughout the exhibit, we also highlight important moments in the history of Bowen Island that are not related to art. Try your

hand at our photo matching activity of past and present Bowen Island.

Come look through works by island artists and learn about the people who helped to create this creative community.

We invite everyone to come out and celebrate the grand opening of our exhibit on July 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The opening will include light picnic-themed refreshments, activities and a chance to meet our summer students (who will be dressed in period clothing). Help us celebrate Bowen Island’s artistic heritage.

We would also like to thank the members of the Bowen Island community for helping us in the great endeavour.

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t will be a sort of a homecoming for Sarah Jane Scouten when she plays at the Tir-nanOg Theatre on July 6 at 7:30 p.m.

The Bowen Island concert is part of Scouten’s west coast tour with fiddle player Eloise Boeur.

“We’ll perform some of my original material as well as traditional songs,” Scouten said, adding that she is part of the Sacred Harp choir and this experience has influenced her repertoire. “We’ll play some old-time, Bluegrass and Cajun songs,” Scouten said.

It’s the first time Scouten has an event on Bowen Island other than informal house concerts and she is looking forward to connecting with old friends. Scouten grew up on Bowen and remembers attending the Tir-na-nOg Theatre School for many years. She was 18 the last time she was on stage there, performing a play with her friend Emma Conde, and says the two of them took on a directing role in addition to acting that year.

Scouten sees the concert as a chance to catch up with Bowen Islanders. “Some of the kids I grew up with now have have families of their own. I also look forward to connecting with my parents’ friends.” Those Bowen friends

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Sarah Jane Scouten will play a concert on July 6 at Tir-na-nOg and hopes to catch up with her Bowen friends. Submitted photo and neighbours have had a big influence on Scouten’s life, she says. “My parents would take me to kitchen junkets or they would host jams at our house,” she said.

She remembers sitting at her dining room table, singing “Lace and Pretty Flowers” by Canadian folk and country musician Willie P. Bennett when she was five.

“Later on, I would often introduce myself and people would say, ‘Oh, Scouten, I know that name, I played at your house,’” Scouten said.

Scouten, who now lives in Montreal, feels like she moved from one tight musical community to another. “The musical

scene in Montreal is super close,” she says, adding that many of her good friends there are coming from the west coast.

Scouten released her album Magpie Waltz in 2011. She is working on another full-length record that she hopes to complete later this year. “It’s recorded and produced by Andrew Collins at Sytesounds Studios in Toronto,” she said.

Tickets for the Bowen Island concert are available at Cates Pharmacy. Scouten wants to extend a thank you to Catherine Epps for helping with ticket sales and the Bowen Island Arts Council for promotional support.

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We do need to know who will participate, so contact us at bowfestonbowen@gmail. com. We are also putting out the call for local vendors to have a booth at Bowfest.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Zongshen (Canada) Environtech Ltd. of 1500-885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3E8, intends to make application to the Province of British Columbia for a Crown Land Tenure for Private Moorage purposes covering Property Lot 14 (DL 1548, Group 1, NWD, BCP 43260) situated on Provincial Crown land located at Bowen Island (see Location Map below).

The Land File number is 2410881. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of this application, including maps can also be found.

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irl Power is a camp that is specifically designed for girls entering Grades 5 to 8. This is a time when they begin to deal with changing bodies and can benefit from a strong sense of self, says camp leader Hayley Watson, a West Vancouver School District teacher and coach.

“During those years, some girls are struggling with friendships and finding others with the same interests. Many girls are challenged with how to respond to peer pressure and bullying,” she explained. “We need to help our youth build confidence. Education is the key to success, preparation and good decision making when navigating through the challenges that will be encountered by our girls.”

The camp is part of the West Vancouver School District’s summer enrichment programs. Bowen Island girls can sign up for the week of July 2 to 5 (from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at http://www.sd45.bc.ca/ summerprograms/.

The camp focuses on strengthening the mind and body and redefining definitions of beauty and strength through a variety of activities.

Watson says that participants will also gain a global perspective of beauty. “We look at how beauty is perceived around the world and see how this differs from our North American viewpoint,” she said. “We’ll also deconstruct

Hayley Watson and Kalen Marquis are ready to lead summer enrichment programs on Bowen Island. Sarah Haxby photo advertisements that are targeted to teens and girls and engage in team building activities that focus on building new friendships.”

The camp also includes yoga, role-playing and other activities geared to teach girls about bullying as well as self-defense training with Cpl. Nancy Joyce from the Bowen Island RCMP. Watson is aware of the fact that most Bowen Island students face the transition from the Bowen Island Community School to West Vancouver schools at the end of Grade 7 and believes that Girl Power can help them navigate that change with confidence.

“The girls will be given tools that will help prepare them for high school. By building a safe environment, girls in the Girl

Power camp will feel powerful and heard. Questions will be welcome and the age differences of girls in the group will provide opportunities for mentorship,” Watson said.

And part of the empowerment begins in the program. “The girls will drive the camp. On the first day, they will have a say in many of the activities we do. Sushi making, baking, jewellery making and Zumba are just a few of the activities that the girls previously have shown interest in,” Watson said.

Other summer programs offered to Bowen youth are the KWIL Kids Literacy Program (for students entering Grades 1 to 7), the Rhythm, Rhyme and Chime camps and the Weaving Word of Wonder camps (for primary-age children), led by Kalen Marquis.

The Land File number is 2410880. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of this application, including maps can also be found.

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The cast of the Joan Aiken play Street relaxes outside the theatre school after a stunning performance in Tir-na-nOg’s Festival of Plays on Sunday, June 16. Next up in the six-play series is Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, on June 29 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 6 p.m. Performances at the Tir-na-nOg Theatre, 585 Rivendell Drive. Tickets at Phoenix on Bowen. Submitted photo

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t was just over 15 years ago, on June 6, 1998, that islanders gathered at Artisan Square to celebrate the opening of the Arts Pacific Gallery, a memberrun arts co-operative. It started out with 15 members, among them president Jeanette Zwanenburg, vicepresident Bill Hoopes and treasurer Jane Dunfield.

The list of names of past and present members is long and varied - only one of them has been constant over the years: Pierre Beaudry.

One of Beaudry’s many talents is making jewelry and he explained that the reason to start a co-op had to do with economical considerations. “In 1998, Bowen wasn’t ready for a single person gallery,” he said, explaining that there wasn’t much retail at Artisan Square to entice visitors.

“Jeanette Wrenshall had the initial idea. She talked to me and we got a bunch of people together,” he said.

With 15 members of the Arts Pacific Guild, the gallery opened its doors. The pieces on display ranged from paintings, jewelry, furniture, sculpture, tiles, fibre arts and more. The gallery has seen many ups and downs, says Beaudry, that were partly related to what was happening at Artisan Square, and partly how well the co-op functioned.

Beaudry explained that there is a monthly fee and small commission for members, who also have to commit to working a few shifts at the gallery. Some of the members had to leave because they had to seek other employment as Beaudry says that the Arts Pacific Gallery “is something you do out of passion, not something you make a living from.”

“I also have to commend some of the people who stayed on for a long time without making much money,” Beaudry said. “They were part of the co-op for years and helped to pay the rent. That was their

way of giving back to the arts community.”

“I’m the only original member and I’ve seen many artists come and go,” he said. “It’s a co-op and people have to keep that in mind when they join. You need to have a co-op mindset. There have been some people who brought their own ideas and have sometimes been a bit pushy about it.”

At some point, membership numbers had dwindled alarmingly and Beaudry says there was a question of whether to continue. “That was about four years ago when we didn’t have enough members to pay the rent,” he recalls. “We had to increase our payments to almost double to make it through the winter.” But the artists rallied and many of them donated money. And the membership went up again. Now it is at 16 and Beaudry says the gallery is in decent financial shape.

Jani Carroll is one of the members who joined four years ago. She is currently in charge of scheduling and believes that having members of the co-op look after the gallery can make the experience of browsing there a rich one. “You can walk in and meet the artists,” she said. “And they can share their experiences with you and hopefully have more information about the other artists.” Carroll added that the co-op is planning to put together some material where visitors can learn more about the artists.

Carroll said that the anniversary will be celebrated with an informal open house over the long weekend and that there will be balloons and treats (during regular opening house). And there will be members of the co-op on hand. “We are so lucky that we have such a variety of people with different skill sets who are keeping it fresh,” Carrol said. Beaudry is also pleased with the line-up of artists. “There are a lot of artists who ask if they can join us but the limited space is definitely a factor,” he said. “We have a great group right now and everyone gets along and respects one another and that is reflected in the store as well.”

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owen is about to get in sync and a handful of brave islanders gave a taste of what that means to ferry passengers on a recent crossing by volunteering to learn a dance. It all comes courtesy of a dance group called ‘Bowen In Synchronized Motion’ – or BInSync.

BInSync was started by island dancer/choreographer Gail Lotenberg and binsync.net explains it entails a “body of signature dances made by and for Bowen Islanders” that offer “a new way to come together at public events.”

Lotenberg, who has performed and taught all over the country,

got the notion to bring islanders together through the language of dance and formed BInSync with a view to conducting a massive, uniquely Bowen dance at the July 1 Canada Day celebrations. They expect to have well over 100 dancers at the event – maybe even you.

Currently the group has conducted some 12 workshops with islanders of all ages, including BICS students, IPS students, Island Discovery Learning Community students and the public. On the June 20, 4:50 p.m. crossing on the Queen of Capilano, BInSync dancers enlisted a handful of volunteers and taught them a uniquely Bowen dance routine near the cafeteria as fellow-passengers looked on.

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Poole and the other volunteers learned the dance before the ferry docked, thanks to their willingness, Lotenberg’s strong voice and talent, along with the prowess of BInSync members Twyla Lotenberg and Eliana Yaron, her dad Gil, and Eryn Jackson.

There is still a public workshop left, at BICS on the blacktop at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. BInSync encourages Bowen to come and prepare to be part of the island’s largest dance event ever.

You are invited, Lotenberg said, to come and BInSync at the Canada Day dance extravaganza on the Bowfest field.

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he Bowen Island Men’s Fastpitch league has a new addition this year that makes its name slightly misleading – a woman. Amy Adams, now with the Celtics, has become the first woman this century to play in the league and likely only the second ever.

Adams is a pitcher who also plays first base, and says joining the league has been a great experience for the baseball and for the welcoming reception she’s gotten. There’s been no sexist controversy to report here.

“All the guys have been amazing,” Adams told the Undercurrent. “There’s always some light ribbing for anyone, but the experience continues to be positive.

My teammates have been wonderfully supportive and I did fit in right from the start.”

The Celtics have some talent, like hard-hitting rookie Jason Campbell and crafty veterans Mike Lightbody and Scott Miller, but they’re in a rebuild-

ing mode and have struggled this season. Adams and the team have found pockets of success, however, and she feels they are on the right track and intends to help both defensively and at the plate.

“I’ve been on a baseball diamond for over 20 years,” she said. “So I’m super comfortable with the speed of the game and I was born to play. I love it!”

The first batter she faced on the mound?

Veteran Eddie Weismiller, and she struck him out.

Weismiller, himself a pitcher, said he got caught looking on the third strike and it won’t happen again, but he gave her credit and said she knows something about throwing the ball.

Adams, a long-time Bowen Islander, said pitching in the local league is definitely a challenge. “All the teams have great hitters,” she said. “I just try to keep changing the location of my fastballs, and throw in a curve ball or a change up to try to get them off balance. It’s a fun challenge.”

League President Glen McGregor said Adams is a welcome addition to the Bowen Island Men’s (and Woman’s) Fastpitch League.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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RENTALS

UNCLASSIFIED Dale and Dave will be having a lawn sale on Sunday June 30 from 10am to 3pm at 1133 Lenora Rd. No early birds please!

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For Rent, 3 bedroom and loft house + separate studio $1400 per month available July 1 located on Creek rd.

Gail 604-250-4636

2 BEDROOM apartment 1/2 block to Semiahmoo Mall. $ 1,100 per month. Patio overlooks natural garden. New Bosch washer/drier in suite. New fridge. Tile floor. No dogs. Quiet neighbours. Underground parking. Unit 208-1720 Southmere Crescent, White Rock.

Contact Grant 604-560-5688.

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BOATS

2 Older High Quality, low price boats with engines,negotiable price Call for Details 604.745.2476

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UNCLASSIFIED LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $25/load.

Kindling $20/box at Building Centre.

CALL 947-2430

Lost: Prescription glasses in a brown case.

Crippen Park trail behind Library by the old boarded up cottage.

If found please call 604-639-5297

For Sale: 9.8 Horsepower Tohatsu 4 stroke Outboard motor. 4 years old.

Minimally used.

Call 604-947-0813

Lost: Yellow Dry Bag Friday June 14 Snug Cove Dock Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat 604-670-3447

Garage Sale Sat. June 29 10am-2pm 831 Taylor Rd.

Newly Renovated 2 BDRM & Den Garden Level Suite New floors, carpets, appl. & fixt Quiet, N/S, N/P. Shared laundry $1250 + 1/2 utilities 778-899-9844 / julie2011@me.com

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Garage Sale Sat. June 29 & Sun. June 30 10am-2pm 321 Salal Rd. All sorts & furniture, OB motor, tools, fly-fishing items.

Three free telephone poles / piles 28’ long Call 604 947 0707 ext 4.

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The Gallery @ Artisan Square Presents

UNIQUE APPROACHES Featuring the work of Michael Epp Angie Bosworth Liz Watson June 3 - July 7

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Photos from Bowen Island photographers were submitted to the Undercurrent by Debra Stringfellow