Bowen Island Undercurrent, July 05, 2013

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Celebrating community spirit

Community School Associations looks back at fruitful year

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Steamship Days program The island will be buzzing with activities from July 10 to 14

The size of docks Draft bylaw looks at limiting length of docks to 60 metres SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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eral, this form of housing will not likely lead to affordable rental housing given today’s construction and servicing costs.

The long-term payment of a mortgage by way of rent would be 20 years or more,” Rose said, adding that it may be that some home-owners would still be prepared to undertake such construction.

“The second question we looked at is where [accessory buildings] could be

or the past few months, Bowen Island Municipal Council has worked with planning consultant Judy McLeod to amend the Land Use Bylaw and Building Bylaw to regulate the construction of docks.

At the June 24 council meeting, some of the discussion revolved around the size of docks deemed suitable for the island.

Peter Williamson was one of the speakers offering public comments on the subject and said that regulating dock construction is done in many municipalities.

Williamson has looked at existing docks on Bowen Island to put the size of the docks proposed for Cape Roger Curtis into perspective.

“The longest dock in the area south of Bowen Bay is 47 metres, the longest on Arbutus Point Road is 30 metres and at King Edward Bay, it is 17 metres,” Williamson said. Dorman Point has a dock of 22 metres and the dock on Snug Point measures 45 metres. The longest docks in Mannion Bay and Eaglecliff come in at 57 and 52 metres. Bowen Island’s bigger dock at the Bowen Lodge by the Sea is 98 metres but it was not a private dock when it was built. And the Mount Gardner Government Dock, at 63 metres, is also not a private dock.

Williamson believes that building docks of 100 metres and more can be considered out of proportion for Bowen Island. He also drew attention to a clause in the bylaw that says docks should not divide a beach. He believes that without clarification, this leaves room for arguments. He added that much of the public’s enjoyment comes not only from going to the beach but also from the view. “All beaches are public on Bowen Island and the Cape is much treasured by islanders,” he said, explaining that he believes that the preservation of the visual landscape is even more important at Cape Roger Curtis than elsewhere on Bowen Island.

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The fire truck and the hose-down were some of the many highlights of the Canada Day festivities organized by the Bowen Island Community Recreation at the Crippen Park field. More photos on page 9. Debra Stringfellow photo

Could accessory buildings advance affordable housing?

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hat could be the purpose of accessory buildings? Could they, for example, be used to provide affordable rental housing? Where would they fit on Bowen Island and how should they be regulated? Those are a few of the questions the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) looked at after it was charged by council to review regulations

within the land use bylaw that relate to accessory buildings. At the June 14 council meeting, Drew Rose, chair of the APC, presented the commission’s report.

Rose said that council had not defined the purpose for allowing accessory buildings but the commission looked at various options such as longer term and overnight rentals, affordable rental housing, housing for extended family and housing for caretakers and caregivers.

“The commission suggests that, in gen-

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located,” Rose said, explaining that while small accessory buildings for residential use could occur throughout the island, there are some inherent limitations. “For example, affordable housing in Snug Cove is desirable but the small lot size would suggest that this housing form is not appropriate for Snug Cove,” Rose said. “On the other hand, in more remote areas not served by transit, these small houses may not be suitable for affordable housing.” He added that the resulting form of housing would not add sufficient volume to encourage a pedestrian-oriented village for the cove.

In terms of parameters, the APC suggested that the accessory building size should be limited to 94 square metres and that the height should not exceed two storeys or 6.5 metres.

The siting requirements should be the same as for the principal dwelling as defined by the land use bylaw. The APC also noted that provisions should be made to ensure that the accessory dwelling parcel cannot be subdivided.

The APC recommended that “the municipality be mindful of not allowing the use of residential accessory buildings as a stepping stone to future subdivision of the property by requiring a covenant against subdivision when an accessory building is dedicated for residential use.”

“Generally, we felt that a lot size of one acre would accommodate a single family dwelling and a small accessory building,” Rose said, adding that a property has to comfortably accommodate an accessory building without negatively affecting neighbouring properties, such as causing a disruption to neighbourhood amenities. The property also has to provide adequate space for an enlarged or a secondary septic field.

Mayor Jack Adelaar wanted to know why the commission felt it necessary to limit accessory buildings to properties of one acre and larger.

“All existing setbacks are required for accessory buildings,” Rose said, adding that smaller properties can’t easily accommodate a second building.

He also suggested that the municipality create a new zone where accessory buildings would be permitted and define covenants that prohibit subdivision.

“If the zoning bylaw allows the lot to be subdivided, why would you prevent that?” councillor Alison Morse wanted to know.

Adelaar spoke against “making rules and regulations that are not required.”

Councillor Wolfgang Duntz said that by creating an accessory building, property owners would essentially lose the right to subdivide. “A property of one acre in size is massive by urban standards,” Duntz said, adding that he believes excluding Snug Cove goes against common sense. “Any enlightened planner would suggest to densify where it is already dense,” he said.

“Your recommendations don’t include Snug Cove but instead the boondocks where the kids couldn’t get to school.”

Councillor Andrew Stone said that by limiting accessory buildings to lots over one acre in size (that currently cost around $600,000 to $700,000), the legislation would favour people who are “well-heeled.”

Rose said that the size of one acre was already a substantial decrease from previous recommendations. “We were not given any preamble on who the user group might be, whether it’s rental housing overseen by the owner or if the sole objective would be to provide for continuity in the family,” he said. “If the intention is to keep the continuity of the property intact, the goal would be to develop it as one parcel with two homes and not two homes on two parcels.”

Councillor Tim Rhodes noted that creating zoning would not be required of the only limitation is the lot size. The APC’s report was referred to municipal staff.

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hanks to all islanders who came out to Crippen Park to celebrate Canada Day. The day was hot, fun and full of music by Ginger66 and our first ever BInSync dance. Thank you, Gail Lotenberg, and everyone who participated. The shady sidelines were filled with badminton, croquet, bocce and even ping pong thanks to Gary Ander. The younger crowd was busy with bubbles, face painting, and a preschool play area. For the brave, there were plenty of reptiles to wrap around our necks, thanks to the West Coast Preservation of Reptiles who we also thank for not leaving any snakes behind! Thanks so much to Laina, Anna, and Pat from the Bowen Building Centre for all their support and donating our supplies for the kite making and thanks especially to Dave Pinner for sharing his kite expertise. Thanks to Paul Stewart and the juggling crew. We all need to learn how to keep more than one ball in the air at times. Thank you for sharing your skills, equipment and patience. Thanks to Rod Marsh and Titania for showing up to help with the tent set up, to the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce and Joan and Piers at the Snug for the delicious and beautiful Canada Day cake. Thanks to Mayor Jack Adelaar and Carrie Thiel for the official welcome and amazing singing of “O Canada”.

Additional thanks to Ginger66 who kept us tapping our toes, enjoying the music and dancing throughout the day, and to Doug Fleetham and the Bowen Island Music Association for providing sound.

Thank you, Doug and Jules from Alderwood Farm, for keeping our stomachs happy, along with Corrina and Noah for bringing their fiery red popcorn machine.

The Bowen Island Community Recreation’s summer staff helped to make the Canada Day celebration go smoothly. Submitted photo To the RCMP who arrived in red serge to keep the peace (and cut a piece of cake), the BC Ambulance Service who provided tours of the ambulance, and the GVRD staff, local Rod Harding, for helping to keep operations running smoothly.And what would we do without our faithful volunteer fire fighters who are there for us when the going gets hot. There is nothing more fun than that final hose-down. Thank you. To Eryn Jackson, Connor and Ryley Mcleod, Bailey Jones, Rosie Ander; our faithful summer staff and to our fabulous volunteers, Justin Walker, Teagan Hartwick, Kamille Gruft, Cole Jennings, Isabella Perroni and Olivia Harding, we couldn’t have done it without you. See you next year!

Shelley Shannon and Shauna Jennings Bowen Island Community Recreation

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

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.

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

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Pedalling for Papua - once isn’t enough DEBRA STRINGFELLOW contRiButoR

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ast year, Jeremy Bally set off on a 7,500 kilometre bike ride across Canada to raise awareness for West Papua New Guinea and the atrocities its people endure. After four months on the road and 31 completed performances, he finally reached St. Johns, his intended goal. He raised $5,000 towards an English language scholarship and plans to bring a West Papuan lawyer to the University of Victoria’s English Language Centre for three to six months. “I’d say the adventure itself was outstanding - a truly remarkable experience,” states Bally.

Bally now wants to take his one-man bicycling tour with multimedia performances and ukulele playing to an international arena. This is an ambitious six months, 12,000 kilometre bike tour.

“The goal is to make the story of West Papua into a household topic. The performance, which incorporates original animation, ukulele music and spoken word poetry, brings

to life the voices of West Papuan refugees and those living in exile. The animation uses the edited recordings of Skype interviews I did with these individuals,” Bally says. The route this year starts from Victoria to Montreal, then to Washington, D.C. He then flies to Dublin, going to Ireland, London and the Netherlands. After biking through New Zealand, he will finish his trip in Brisbane on December 1.

Bally caught the attention of Lush Cosmetics and the company will sponsor the trip allowing Bally to use their stores and employees to network in every country. “And why am I doing it again? Well, once just didn’t seem enough,” says Bally. “This is such a big mission, and I can’t expect to get it done in just one summer, y’know?” This year, Bally’s mission is to advocate the release of approximately 40 West Papuan political prisoners as well as fundraise for the cause.

For more information and to keep tabs on Bally’s journey visit www. pedallingforpapua.com. He is also on Facebook: facebook.com/pedallingforpapua.

Jeremy Bally will again pack his bike and ukelele to continue raising awareness for the condition in West Papua. Debra Stringfellow photo

Determining the appropriate size of docks for Bowen island McLeod clarified that the draft bylaw allows a maximum length of 60 metres. She said that this would provide for most of the existing docks on Bowen Island. Mayor Jack Adelaar cautioned that this length might not be sufficient for properties situated at a shallow beach.

“Sixty meters would be enough for most docks but not for Cape Roger Curtis,” McLeod said. She added that property owners who want to build a larger dock have the option of applying for a development variance permit.

Councillor Cro Lucas explained that the length of a dock is not arbitrary - it is determined by geological conditions.

According to provincial requirements, all docks must be on pilings/suspended or floating at all times.

Councillor Wolfgang Duntz said, “Fundamentally, the length of a dock is dictated by the foreshore and the waterfront. If you want to have a dock on a long shallow foreshore, you bought the wrong property. It’s a similar scenario on the south side - there it

is too steep. We cannot overcome the wrong foreshore conditions [for constructing docks].”

Adelaar questioned whether it is council’s prerogative to determine the parameters for docks. “Let’s say you need 200 metres for your dock, but your local council says they know best and you can only build a 60-metres structure, even through the province has given its approval,” he said.

Duntz said he believes that the municipality and the province have different objectives. “The province deals with the use of Crown land. It is not concerned about how the docks and visuals are impacting the public,” he said. “But council has been elected by the public and has to listen when members of the public express their preferences.”

Councillor Darron Jennings spoke in support of determining sizes within the bylaw. “I don’t see how we can move forward without quantifying things,” he said.

But regardless of design criteria or other considerations, the bylaws would enable council to take a closer look at applications for docks, according to

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McLeod, who also recommended holding a public open house.

Bob Turner, former mayor of Bowen Island commented on a recommendation included in McLeod’s report that suggests that BIM staff makes provincial staff aware of the draft bylaw.

“When legislation is under review, it is common practice to defer any pending applications until that piece of legislation is passed,” he said. “Since the final outcome cannot be predicted in advance of staff and public input and council consideration, I would suggest to inform the province that you’re reviewing legislation and ask them to defer any approval process until that is complete.”

Adelaar said that the reason the issue of the docks has come before council is because a group of islanders has decided that something should be done about Cape Roger Curtis. “The bylaw affects all the foreshore around Bowen Island and we have to deal with the people who own property above the high water mark. I don’t think it is appropriate to delay dealing with people who might want to move forward with constructing docks,” he said.

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Adelaar added that he is concerned about private property rights versus public rights. “Private property owners have to also be considered as part of the public. I am concerned about people who just want to enjoy their own property. This is not only about Cape Roger Curtis - it’s about the whole island,” he said, adding that the bylaws have to be considered carefully.

“I fully acknowledge the complexity of the issue,” Turner said. “But the best protection you can afford is good process. It is best practice that when you consider a new piece of legislation, you defer any application that comes during that time until you have solid legislation in place.”

Council acted on Turners suggestion and instructed staff to write to provincial authorities.

Former councillor Peter Frinton also offered comments. He commended council for taking the steps to amend the bylaws.

“I would like ask council to consider adding some language to encourage group moorage facilities over single moorage facilities,” Frinton also suggested.

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For the first six months of the year 2013, total rainfall was 829 mm, compared to the 830 mm of the first six months of 2012. Temperature readings will resume for July.

Dominique Kluyskens will continue the tradition of sharing weather facts with Undercurrent readers on a monthly basis that had been carried out by Eric Lawson who had been recording data on Bowen’s weather for 13 years.

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Garage sale to support family

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here has been a long list of islanders who have been honoured with the title Citizen of the Year for their efforts on behalf of the community. It started in 1978 and an anecdote about the inaugural recipient conveys some of the spirit for which the title is bestowed. From about 11 nominees, a group of judges selected Ellen Dorman to receive the honour. When she was asked to ride in a special car in the Bowfest parade, she is said to have responded: “I don’t think I’ll have time as I’m cooking chicken for everyone to eat at the festival.” Ellen Dorman was followed by Munro Davies, Muriel Nielson, Bruce McLeod, Peter Schmidt, Gail Taylor, Bill Riddell, Jean Jamieson, Angie McCulloch and Hank Strubin, to name just a few, who made the list.

Judging from the many deserving individuals who work for the benefit on the island, be it for the welfare of children, youth, seniors, pets, the wildlife, the environment, the local economy or the arts, it must have been hard to make the decision to select only one to bear the title.

And in 1990, there seemed to be a kind of a backlash to the selection process. Lois MeyersCarter, long-term columnist for the Undercurrent, tracked down a source who was around at the time. He recalled that the Dog of the Year began as a plot to “take the Mickey out of the Citizen for the Year.”

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“No one seemed to know why anybody was actually Citizen of the Year and there were some fairly weird selections during that time,” the unnamed source said. “It became obvious that there needed to be something else. Well, there was Woof, a magical dog much loved by everybody. So we got a pink Buick convertible and packed it with black and white balloons because he was black and white and wrote Dog of the Year across it. We stuck him in the back and we didn’t tell anybody about this. We snuck in the Bowfest parade just in front of the Citizen of the Year as it started off and we threw dog biscuits out to the crowd. It was just wonderful.”

It seemed that the new tradition endured and a couple of years ago, the tradition of selecting a Dog of the Year continued while the Citizen of the Year was on hiatus. In one way, it must have been easier to select the canine as the criteria simply asked that “the dog had to be known by name by a hundred islanders and it had to have at least a hundred community sleeping hours outside the Snug.” In 2013, there is a good chance that Bowen Island will have both: a Dog of the Year and a Citizen of the Year. Nominations for Citizen of the Year should be submitted before July 15 to info@bowenchamber.org or editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com.

Susanne Martin

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e are organizing a fundraising garage sale for the Rovensky family on Sunday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the BICS undercover area. As many people are aware, Sergei Rovensky died suddenly early this spring and his young family is still very much in flux as they adjust to the unexpected loss.

The Rovensky family has many great household items (including kid stuff) as well as boating and construction items to sell. Anna’s business, the Bowen Beauty Spa (now Anna’s Spa), has moved into her home so she also has spa products to liquidate. It promises to be a great sale. We are also collecting any additional garage sale items Bowenians may be able to donate to support the family. Please let us know (by phoning 604-220-9727 or 604-861-7820) if you’d like to donate and we’d be happy to come by and pick up any items you have.

Thanks again for coming together to support a family in need and see you at the sale.

Wendy Cellik

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our readers may have noticed that two more applications for docks at Cape Roger Curtis have been submitted to the province. Both applications have significant breakwaters and the lot 14 application is so long, it projects further than the lighthouse. It is only a few metres away from the lighthouse and will complete the hat trick of docks around the lighthouse point, running from lot 13 around the corner to lot 15.

In our view, this is not an appropriate place for docks, not only because of the size of the infrastructure required, the impracticality of harbouring boats there because of the prevailing currents, wave action and weather exposure, but also because these iconic beaches are an important public recreational amenity enjoyed by visitors and islanders alike in their beautiful, natural state.

We encourage residents to respond to the provincial call for public comments. You can find the appropriate links to the online comment forms as well as provincial contact details on our website at stopthedocks.ca. You will also find links to the applications online where you can find information about their location and size. The last applications attracted 56 comments opposing their approval. Please be sure to respond again this time and feel free to let them know what you think about the the docks previously approved. Comments close on July 28.

Melissa Harrison

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Cleaning signs in the cove To the editor:

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hile most islanders were busy either at Crippen Park, at Community Parties or just enjoying an amazing Canada Day with friends and family, one lone islander was busy doing what he does best....and that is cleaning up the Cove.

Over the years, Bruce Russell (aka the Golf Course Guru) has scrubbed the white directional sign in Snug Cove, scrubbed the cenotaph when it got covered in a green goo .... and this year he spent four hours on his own at the inter-

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section, cleaning up the Telus corner from the phone booth though all of the community signs.

This man not only was the prime reason we have an amazing golf course but has given countless hours at community meetings and on the shores cleaning up Mannion Bay along with his annual Canada Day present to the island. As the last Citizen of the Year (in 2010), I would formally like to nominate Bruce Russell as Citizen of the Year for 2013 as no one has given back to this community more than he has.

Murray Atherton

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n Cortes Island, the community has a very small newspaper that comes out every week. In each edition there is a small section they call Roses and Thorns where people express their criticism or kudos toward their fellow citizens. While I am not crazy about the thorns part, I admire the sentiment of extending a rose in a gesture of thankfulness. So I would like to offer thanks to the staff at Metro Vancouver parks for all the work that they do to keep our local parks and trails safe and well maintained. I especially appreciate the recent resurfacing of the boardwalk along the lake which is now covered with a new soft, squishy rubber decking.

Over the years, the staff at Metro parks has done a great job improving the trails and it is much appreciated.

Pam Matthews

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ere’s a bit of personal history: I once thought that I was an environmentalist of sorts for wanting the proposed 319 or so acre park at Cape Roger Curtis, where I write today; a park that would have included ecologically sensitive areas and miles of beachfront.

Likewise, I thought I was looking out for fellow humans when I supported the building of a neighbourhood out here, one to be built over time and to go along with the park and all of that outstanding beachfront.

I also figured that I was thinking about Bowen Island by supporting the massive park, beachfront and neighbourhood of people, all the more so because that option included millions for dollars that might have gone toward a local project, like that elusive community center.

But this is what I’ve been told: I was wrong. The truth, I was assured, is that the people who did not want a 319 acre park are the environmentalists. Yes! And the humanitarians are the people who didn’t want housing density. Go figure!

And the real supporters of Bowen? The ones who turned their nose up at the millions of dollars for a community project.

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Now these people, the ones who didn’t want the park, beaches, the community and the money, as it turns out, got in essence what they fought for – 59 lots of ten acres each. They won without any vote taking place, but while they got those 59 ten acre lots they also got the potential of docks on some of that beachfront that is no longer for us. So, again, they have manned the balustrades.

Stop the park! Stop the neighbourhood!

Stop the docks!

Now, I know many of these people and they’re nice but this must be asked: aren’t they trying to close the stable door after the horse has already bolted? And here’s this, too: didn’t they open the stable door in the first place? And this: and then grab the horse by its bridle and yank it out?

Newly minted thought: I don’t think our council is deceiving or making backroom deals, though some have suggested as much. Andrew Stone or Daron Jennings deceiving? Never. And they’re not dysfunctional, our council. Alison Morse or Cro Lucas dysfunctional? Poppycock! The others, too, are forthright humans with nothing but good intentions.

Lyrics from a Wilbert Harrison song (Canned Heat did a great cover) with slight changes: Together we will stand and divided we’ll fall Come on now Bowen let’s get on the

ball And work together, come on, come on Let’s work together (now now Bowen) Because together we will stand Every boy, girl, woman and man Pardon the cliché, but despite not always agreeing we can still work together, no?

Yes! The name-calling and accusations of duplicity are on a par with the Tea Party or a house meeting of a reality TV show.

Yuck!

Here’s this: When I visit the Cape, I think about what could have been. It niggles away and even without any docks, being here the view is forever marred.

So much so that it is hard for me to care about those docks. Indeed, given the history, the docks seem smaller than rumor has it they will be.

Here’s the jist of it all: I am less affected by these much ballyhooed docks than I might normally have been had the horse not already bolted the stable. The passion, try as I might, is simply not there.

A poem I’ve just now written that shall take us to the end: There is beauty at Cape Roger Curtis but it’s a place few people will now be For it is mostly for the wealthy owners, no, it is not for you and me And this is what comes to mind as I watch the waves crash upon these rocks Don’t spend a penny of my taxes for lawyers to quibble about no docks.

About 200 vessels (including kayakers) came together at the mouth of McNab Creek Valley on June 30 for the Save our Sound event organized by the Future of Howe Sound Society.

Boaters showed their support for preserving Howe Sound.

A special opportunity to see what’s under the surface To the editor:

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huge thank you to all the volunteers who brought our marine life to light at the Mount Gardner dock on Sunday, June 23. Both adults and kids were fascinated by seeing, touching, and learning about the underwater creatures we normally don’t see.

It’s heartening to know they’re in such close proximity. The divers along with the knowledgable and enthusiastic volunteers from the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society did a great job.

Thanks for this very special opportunity to see what’s under the surface.

Anne and Dan Gardiner

Drawn out process could ruin chance for new businesses to happen To the editor:

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am disappointed to hear the excellent idea for the Belgian waffle food truck might be delayed, possibly until after this summer. It is a great small business idea, put forward by two competent and community minded local business people to offer us more great food choices, plus a few more local jobs.

Besides being a fan of waffles – and affordable, high quality, healthy food choices on Bowen, I think it is important as a community to support locals in starting up new businesses – and this food truck is a great creative idea.

It seems to me that the choice of location for the truck is very respectful of other local businesses – and would provide some welcome access to food and drinks to us when we are in the top half of the ferry line up, or engaged with sports and activities at the school or field.

I encourage council to give timely attention to this issue and support this business in moving forward.

It is challenging to start a new business – particularly in a small community, and I am personally grateful to all the Bowen Island business people who take the time and energy to make a go of it and offer us islanders some options for good food and service locally.

While it is important to consider by-laws and think these things through, drawing the process out over long periods of time can ruin the chance for new businesses to happen and thrive, which can be a loss to all of us in this community.

Personally, I would be happy to see the waffle truck up on the hill – and to have this option for food service available on Bowen – soon.

Sincerely, Caitlin Frost (with support from the rest of my family)

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Public participation showed the desire to preserve Howe Sound To the editor: Re: Open letter to Ruth Simons and the Future of Howe Sound Society ongratulations to Ruth and all those who participated in a huge flotilla that would have stopped the Spanish Armada head-on if it had attempted to invade Howe Sound yesterday. Over 150 boats!

The public participation was magnificent, as magnificent as your vision to preserve Howe Sound for future generations.

I was impressed by the number of people involved, the variety of ages represented, and the happy spirit demonstrated.

On this Canada Day, I consider it appropriate to pledge to you my commitment to work with those who would like to preserve Howe Sound in the following way.

I would like to explore with your group the possibility of providing at least some

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initial assessment of creating that type of broad-scale plan that mayor Brenda Broughton and other people have discussed.

From the many discussions I had, it is obvious that a variety of factors should be included in any such ambitious plan: the splendor of the natural surroundings, the biodiversity, the resurgence of natural life in Howe Sound, and the contribution the surroundings make to tourism revenues come, the intensity of impact of any industrial activity, the range of effect of such activity, the longevity of the industrial activity, the opportunity to restore land and surroundings damaged by the activity, the number of jobs created, the relevance of the products created by the activity and the monetary value of such activity.

This is a wide variety of factors and I’m sure there are more.

Here is a goal to which we could all

aspire. August 5th is a deadline by which applicants must approach the Finance Committee of the House of Commons in order for that committee to consider any applications that might find their way into federal government budget 2014.

While there are other ways to get good ideas into the budget, I suggest we work together to see if the Finance Committee will accept an application for funding of a preliminary study of the Howe Sound area and the wide variety of environmental and economic factors and activities.

This may be the beginning of a long journey but one well worth traveling together.

Again, congratulations on the marvelous outpouring of public support demonstrated yesterday. I’m honored just to participate.

John Weston, M.P.

A fabulous brunch at the Cup Cutter Dear editor,

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ast Sunday, we took two of our little grandkids for brunch at the Cup Cutter at the Bowen Island Golf Club. It was a bargain.

Roast beef, ham on the bone, a variety of fresh vegetables and a half a dozen interesting salads, six different types of homemade breakfast pastries and muffins, eggs bene and bacon, plus a bonus: the most delicious dessert table on Bowen.

For those Bowen Islanders who have not yet visited Bowen Island Golf Club’s sweet restaurant, the Cup Cutter, I highly recommend it for perhaps the best value in eating out on Bowen Island.

And the ten minute drive from the cove takes you to different bit of heaven on our island home.

Jeanie Seward-Magee

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David Eric Dillon Lawson 1928 -2013 Born in Hampshire County, England, he spent his early childhood in Ceylon.

The rest was the typical boyhood of an English military family. In 1945, realizing how many young men would be looking for work, he took a ticket to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and for a time managed a ranch raising tobacco and cattle. Though he would have preferred Canada, at the time they were only accepting carpenters and bricklayers. In 1954 he finally reached Canada where he worked for the CBC in Toronto for eleven years. Then, always interested in history, he worked in Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Science Centre in Toronto and Kings Landing New Brunswick. In 1970 he enrolled in the Conservation of Artistic and Historic Works program, Cooperstown, New York following which he worked for Parks Canada. A Christmas trip to Victoria convinced him to transfer to the Canadian Conservation Institute and move to Vancouver. After a year’s search for more space to carry on what became Lawson Conservation Services and Ship Research Services, Bowen Island was chosen. From here he launched a twenty five year research project on the 1858 New Brunswick ship Egeria which resulted in two books, one technical, the other historical. His research also brought him to the attention of the World Ship Trust, of which he became the Canadian representative.

Unexpected heart problems launched him on his last great voyage.

He leaves his wife Dorothy and his daughter Adrienne (Massoud Najare) and two granddaughters, Emily Conran and Helen Andrews.

His desire was for no service or memorial. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.

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he Bowen Island Museum and Archives would like to pay tribute to Eric Lawson by dedicating the Higgins Cabin to him on Saturday, July 6, at 3 p.m.

We would not have this building had it not been for Eric’s foresight and dedication to preserving the history and heritage of Bowen Island.

The museum and archives building was raised in 1997. The old cottage that was on the property was about to be demolished when Eric recognized its value as a heritage building and also as a museum display space.

The restoration began in April of 1997 and continued until the Higgins Cabin was officially opened in 2000.

If you visit the cabin you will find Eric’s person-

ality in every nook and cranny - from the meticulously restored exterior to the detailed loggers exhibit inside. There are wonderfully quirky items that remind us of Eric’s sense of humour. One of the favourites of most visitors is the little mouse eating the breadcrumbs on the table while the cat sleeps soundly on the bed.

Eric’s skills as a conservator were called on many, many times at the museum and archives.

We will miss him very much. We invite you to join us in remembering and celebrating Eric and the legacy he left for all Bowen Islanders to enjoy.

The board of directors, archivist Deidre Farah, curator Catherine Bayly and the many, many volunteers who worked with Eric.

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loudflower Clayworks will be hosting Culture-Creative Camps for kids and adults at the studio at Artisan Square (589 Prometheus Place) from July 15 to 19. Participants can join the Clay Bells and Whistles camps with Jeanne Sarich, the Making and Painting a Skin Drum camps with Simon James and Watercolour Painting with Ann Beatty.

The camps are sponsored by the Bowen Island Arts Council and Cloudflower Clayworks. The studio will hold registration sessions next week, from July 8 to13 from 10 to 5 p.m. and there will be popsicles available for the kids (and adults) who sign up next week. For more informatio, call 604 947 2522.

Jeanne Sarich

Honours a person who has substantially contributed to community life through a certain project, special service or other out of the ordinary contribution. The award recognizes recent service and inspires people to excel in specific projects or programs or activities in the community.

Key factors: 1) remarkable service performed recently 2) leadership undertaken and exercised well 3) completion of successful project or other positive result for the community Deadline July 15, 2013.

For nominations, please include your name and contact info, nominated islander’s name and contact info and reason for nomination.

Please send your nominations to info@bowenchamber.com or drop them off at the Undercurrent office.

The cast of Noel Coward’s hilarious comedy Blithe Spirit, on stage in the culminating production of Tir-na-nOg’s Festival of Plays. The theatre school’s 25th annual festival has mounted six different plays over the past seven weeks. Blithe Spirit will run for two more performances as part of the Steamship Days Festival, with a matinée on Thursday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m., and an evening show on Friday, July 12, at 7 p.m., both at the Tir-na-nOg Theatre, 585 Rivendell Drive. Submitted photo

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Bowen Island Steamship Days 2013 Pancake Breakfast Snug Cafe 09:00 to 11:00 Art on Bowen Island Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Historic Ice Cream Parlour & Pie Lady The Pier 10:00 to 20:00 Slide Show - History of Bowen Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Bocci USSC Lawn 11:00 to 17:00 Children’s Book Sale USSC Lawn 11:00 to 17:00 Heritage Museum Open Heritage Cottages 11:00 to 17:00 Wood, Paper, Ink Art Show Artisan Square 11:00 to 16:00 Wooden Boat Show USSC Marina 11:00 to 16:00 Wooden Boat Show Bowen Island Marina - The Pier 11:00 to 16:00 Bike Safety - RCMP USSC Lawn 12:00 to 13:00 Children crafts and games USSC Lawn 13:00 to 16:00 Kipp Thompson -musician Rotary Stage 13:00 to 14:00 Crutch Race - Bowen Paramedics USSC Lawn 14:00 to 15:00 English Tea Heritage Cottages 14:00 to 16:00 Heritage Slide Show Davies Orchard 14:00 to 16:00 Hootenanny with Marc Gawthrop The Pier 14:00 to 16:00

Thursday, July 11 Pancake Breakfast Snug Cafe 09:00 to 11:00 Art on Bowen Island Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Higgins Cabin Tour Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Historic Ice Cream Parlour & Pie Lady The Pier 10:00 to 20:00 Museum Opens Heritage Cottages 10:00 to 14:00 Slide Show - History of Bowen Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Children’s and Adult book Sale USSC Lawn 11:00 to 12:00 Heritage Museum Open Heritage Cottages 11:00 to 17:00 Wood, Paper, Ink Art Show Artisan Square 11:00 to 16:00 Wooden Boat Show USSC Marina 11:00 to 17:00 Wooden Boat Show Bowen Island Marina - The Pier 11:00 to 17:00 Corbin Keep Bowen Island Marina - The Pier 12:00 to 14:30 Sand Art - children USSC Lawn 12:00 to 14:00 Coffee Roasting Demonstrations Village Square 13:00 to 13:30 Wendy Biscuit and her Dirty Swing Band Rotary Stage 13:00 to 16:00 Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit” Tir-na-nOg Theatre School 13:30 to 16:00 English Tea Heritage Cottages 14:00 to 16:00 Heritage Slide Show Davies Orchard 14:00 to 16:00 Chillbillies Rotary Stage 17:00 to 20:00

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Pancake Breakfast Snug Cafe 09:00 to 11:00 Art on Bowen Island Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Bowen’s Future - Presentation by ShawArtisan Square 10:00 to 17:00 Higgins Cabin Tour Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Historic Ice Cream Parlour & Pie Lady The Pier 10:00 to 20:00 Museum Open Heritage Cottages 10:00 to 14:00 Slide Show - History of Bowen Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Children’s and Adult Book Sale USSC Marina 11:00 to 17:00 Wooden Boat Show USSC Marina 11:00 to 17:00 Wooden Boat Show The Pier 11:00 to 16:00 Sand Art - children USSC Lawn 12:00 to 13:00 Coffee Roasting Demonstrations Village Square 13:00 to 13:30 Robin Loochie Duo Rotary Stage 13:00 to 15:00 Cardboard Kayak Competition USSC Marina 14:00 to 16:00 Corbin Keep Bowen Island Marina - The Pier 14:00 to 16:00 English Tea Heritage Cottages 14:00 to 16:00 Heritage Slide Show Davies Orchard 14:00 to 16:00 RazzMaJazz Quintet USSC Lawn 15:00 to 18:00 Hootenanny with Marc Gawthrop The Pier 16:00 to 18:00 Willy MacCaulder Trio Rotary Stage 17:00 to 19:00 Music at Tuscany Tuscany 19:00 to 21:00 Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit” Tir-na-nOg Theatre School 19:00 to 21:00

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July 10-14 Live music - Wooden Boats - Ice cream Parlour - Pie Lady - Historical display

Mayor Adelaar and Council are proud to support the 2nd Annual Steamship Days on Bowen Island - July 10 – 14, 2013 Mayor Adelaar and Council invite you to come down and explore your Island and the good times re-created from the Steamship Days era of Bowen Island!

Drop off located at The United Church

Friday, July 12

Times subject to change.

Please check Steamshipdays.com for latest events schedule.

Wednesday, July 10

thursday special - seniors day Live Music with Corbin Keep - 12:00-2:30 10% off Nancy’s Taco/Ice Cream shop and Lime & Moon Pie Co. shop

Live Music on the Pier Bowen’s own famous Corbin Keep - Friday 2:00-4:00 A nootenanny with Mr. Fun Marc Gawthrop - Friday after 4:00 & Sunday after 2:00 Razz Ma Jazz Ensemble - Sunday 1:00-2:00 + MORE! shoPs noW on the Pier for you to enjoy Nancy’s brand new Taco/Ice Cream shop The brand new Lime & Pie Co. shop featuring pies, pastries, espresso drinks & fruit smoothies Not so brand new Bowen Kayaking shop with new Stand Up Paddle Boards The new specialty flower shop For more information visit our website www.bowen-island.com

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Pancake Breakfast Snug Cafe 09:00 to 11:00 Pancake Breakfast The Pier 09:00 to 11:00 Art on Bowen Island Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Historic Ice Cream Parlour & Pie Lady The Pier 10:00 to 20:00 Slide Show-History of Bowen Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Bowen Pub family barbecue Bowen Island Pub 11:00 to 16:00 Mariner’s Knot Workshop USSC Marina 11:00 to 12:00 Vintage and Classic Car Show Artisan Square 11:00 to 12:00 Vintage and Classic Car Show USSC Lawn 13:30 to 17:00 Higgins Cabin Tour Museum & Archives 10:00 to 16:00 Artist Market (BIAC) Village Square 11:00 to 16:00 Snug Cove Family BBQ Bowen Island Pub 11:00 to 17:00 Black Sheep & Black Lambs Village Square 11:00 to 12:00 Children’s and Adult Book Sale USSC Lawn 11:00 to 17:00 Coffee roasting demonstrations Village Square 11:00 to 16:00 Face painting/Glitter tattooss etc. Village Square 11:00 to 16:00 Farmers Market USSC Lawn 10:00 to 17:00 Fast & Furious Slot car racing. Village Square 11:00 to 16:00 Heritage Museum Open Davies Orchard 11:00 to 17:00 Kids games and entertainers Village Square 11:00 to 16:00 Sidewalk Sale Village Square 11:00 to 16:00 Wine tasting Village Square 11:00 to 16:00 Wooden Boat Show USSC Marina 11:00 to 17:00 BInSync/Bowen Hello Dance Village Square 12:00 to 13:00 Wilson Schachte Duo Village Square 13:00 to 14:00 English Tea Heritage Cottages 14:00 to 16:00 Heritage Slide Show Davies Orchard 14:00 to 16:00 Headwater Band USSC Lawn 15:00 to 18:00 Maria in the Shower USSC Lawn 19:00 to 22:00

Pancake Breakfast Snug Cafe Art on Bowen Island, Bowen Museum & Archives Farmers Market USSC Lawn Higgin Cabin Tour Bowen Museum & Archives Historic Ice Cream Parlour & Pie Lady The Pier Slide Show - History of Bowen Museum & Archives Children’s and Adult Book Sale USSC Lawn Heritage Museum Open Heritage Cottages Mariners Knot Workshop USSC Marina RazzMaJazz Ensemble Artisan Square Wood, Paper, Ink, Art Show Artisan Square Wooden Boat Show USSC Marina Wooden Boat Show The Pier Wendy Biscuit Swing Band Artisan Square Cardboard Kayak Competition USSC Lawn Coffee Roasting Demonstration Village Square The RazzMaJazz Ensemble The Pier The RazzMaJazz Ensemble Rotary Stage Walk on Dead USSC Lawn Tug - of - War Crippen Beach English Tea Heritage Cottages Heritage Slide Show Davies Orchard RazzMaJazz Ensemble USSC Lawn Music at Tuscany Tuscany

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Family Day at Village Square July 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Featured Events • 11:00 to 12:00 – The Black Sheep and Black Lambs • 12:00 to 1:00 – BInSync – the new Bowen Hello Dance • 1:00 to 3:00 – Wilson Schachte Duo – reels, bluegrass, swinging gypsy jazz and more.

Wilson Schachte Duo Special Feature Fast and Furious. Slot car racing. Try your hand at racing slot cars. Beat your Dad!!

Qualify, win the final and you could take home your own slot car set.

Ongoing Events • Old-fashioned sidewalk sale presented by the merchants of Village Square • Artists market presented by the Bowen Arts Council • Face painting, glitter tattoos, hair tinsels, glitter polish for fingers and toes • Kids’ games and entertainers • Wine tasting • Coffee roasting demonstrations • Clowns and stilt walkers • Food samples and special offerings • Pet food samples • FREE draws • And Much, Much More.

Steamship Days is July 10 to 14 this year and July 13 features Village Square.

Please note – Parking in Village Square will be restricted from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

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Taking Jenny out to Steamship Days

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ome acquaintances don’t approve when John Willis takes Jenny out.

And he takes her out a lot. His wife Gudrun also wasn’t fond of Jenny when she first came into John’s life but that was less due to jealousy and had more to do with the money that John spent (and spends) on Jenny.

But recently, since Jenny has been rebuilt and has become a more dependable mode of transportation, Gudrun has softened toward the 1931 Model A two-door Ford, says John. On July 13, John will take Jenny to a special outing - he will take her for a ride on the ferry to Bowen Island. Jenny will be part of a vintage car show with 15 other old-timers for the Steamship Days (http://www.steamshipdays.com), a four-day celebration of Bowen’s heritage and reputation as “happy isle.”

John bought the car four years ago.

“I had been looking for about three years when I found it four years ago on Whidbey Island,” John says, adding that Jenny hadn’t been such a pretty sight then. The car had been sitting in a barn for 20 years and people had come and gone, borrowing parts and replacing them with others that didn’t necessarily fit. Most of the windows were broken and, of course, she didn’t run.

Gudrun had known that John wanted a vintage car.

“Don’t you go buying one of those old cars,” she had told him but when he came home with a big grin on his face, she knew something was up. “You didn’t, did you?” John remembers her asking. And he had to take Gudrun to see the car right away. She wasn’t impressed and told him that he needed to get his money back.

“My wife is tight-fisted,” John says (in a loving manner). “And she called it the world’s most expensive Model A.” Yet to John, Jenny is worth it. “It’s my hobby and it’s a lot of fun.”

At first, Gudrun described riding in the old-timer as “shake, rattle and roll” but John has rebuild all the running gears and put in new brakes.

“It’s taken three years of hard work to restore the car,” he says, adding it can be a challenge to get help. “[Vintage cars] are very sturdy and that can be a problem when you need to get body work done,” he said. “The metal is so heavy. Compared to that, new cars are like beer cans. Old cars are rugged, that is why we still have a few of them around.”

John believes the cars had to be solidly built because the roads were rough back then. And the cars were made to last. “The engines are very reliable if you drive them the right way,” he says.

And the right way of driving a Model A means a speed of 40 to 45 miles per hour.

“If you push it to 50 all the time, you probably have engine trouble at the

At the 2012 Steamship Days, Bowen Islanders dressed in costumes matching the time periods of the vintage cars. Sea Snaps photo end of the year,” he said, adding that crossing the Second Narrows Bridge means driving on the far right side. “If we go in a group, we usually have a sign at the back that says: caution, vintage cars ahead!” John said.

The Ford Model A was produced for four years and 1931 was the last year it was built. John believes that there weren’t many cars on the road as only a few people could afford to buy them in the years following the depression of 1929.

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“I’ve got a 1911 Rolls Royce booked to come to Bowen Island,” says Willis, who also organized last year’s event. “It’s the oldest Rolls in Canada. It’s an absolutely beautiful car with a shiny brass radiator.”

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be part of the Steamship Days celebration and John has spent considerable time bringing them together. “I’ve contacted four major car clubs in B.C. That took a lot of work,” he said, adding that very few vintage cars are driven on a day to day basis. “In Vancouver, we don’t want to take the cars out in the rain. For one thing, the tires are narrower so the cars don’t stop as quickly in wet conditions. And you don’t want to bust them up because they can’t be replaced,” he said.

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The Rotary Stage is next to the Snug Cafe and was a popular gathering place when musical performances were hosted there last year, such as Deer in the Headlights (featured in the photo). This year, BIAC is planning five concerts there and one concert at the Village Square as part of its Summer Sessions.

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n Saturday, July 6, the Bowen Island Arts Council’s Summer Sessions kick off at the stage next to the Snug Cafe with two bands: Nelson and Walk on Dead. The Summer Sessions are part of BIAC’s silver anniversary celebration and will feature six concerts with a total of seven bands.

The idea to bring music to Snug Cove came from James Tuer who approached BIAC last fall with the idea to continue performances on the Rotary Stage. “[The stage] was put up by the Chamber of Commerce with volunteer labour. It was partly sponsored by Bowen Rotary and the material was donated by the Bowen Building Centre,” Tuer said. “It was very much a grass roots community effort.” He added that while it temporarily resides on private land and Piers and Joan Hayes of the Snug have been very supportive, the stage is movable and it would be nice to eventually have it “in the public realm.”

Tuer is a member of a band, Walk on Dead, that performed on that stage last year.

The experience was a positive one. “There is a built-in audience there as people get out of their cars in the ferry line-up to listen to music. And the acoustics are great,” he said, adding that musicians also have the opportunity to make eye contact with the audience and the area becomes a very dynamic place.

Tuer tried to continue the

concerts last year but found it difficult to secure funding. He subsequently joined the board of the Bowen Island Art Council to spearhead the initiative. “I approached Wakefield Inc. as potential sponsors and they were very generous,” he said.

In addition to private sponsorship, BIAC received a one-time Creative Communities grant.

“That gave us enough money for six concerts,” Tuer said. “And the majority of bands are all local or have local connections.”

Tuer explained that his motivation for organizing the Summer Sessions was to showcase Bowen Island talent by providing a free and family oriented venue. He also wanted to bring energy to the lower cove.

“My long-term dream is to show the feasibility and the success of the Summer Sessions and to eventually convince Metro Vancouver and the Bowen Island Municipality to build a permanent stage on the south side of the village,” he said.

Tuer said that the municipality has been very supportive of the program and BIAC is also collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce on Steamship Days. “One of our summer sessions coincides with Steamship Days and we organized a performance by the Wilson Schachte Duo at Village Square. That is BIAC’s contribution to the Steamship Days program,” he said.

Amie Thomas, BIAC’s silver anniversary events coordinator, added that the band is the only one that is not local and was chosen because the music is fitting for Steamship Days.

“We’d like to thank D.K. Harris Ltd. for the sponsorship of the Family Day concert at Village Square on July 13,” Thomas added. In addition to Walk on Dead and Nelson on July 6, the Summer Sessions include performances by Thereafter on July 20, Fatback Playas on July 27. Dominelli and Friends on August 10 and Deer in the Headlights on August 10 on the Rotary Stage. All concerts run from 3 to 5 p.m.

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he Bowen Island Community School Association (CSA) held its annual general meeting on June 11 and wanted to share a few of the highlights with Undercurrent readers.

Along with a new logo, we also adopted a new motto: Spirit of Community. We spent a lot of time discussing the people who dedicate their time and services to many wonderful Bowen Island endeavours – and the CSA receives so much help from these volunteers.

It was with this spirit of community that we ran our AGM as we handed out recognition awards, thank yous and our very special and new “Spirit of Community Award.”

These individuals’ contributions were invaluable in their help towards the CSA but, more importantly, they are invaluable to the many other community service ventures and organizations they are involved in.

Their positive impact on the community of Bowen Island cannot be overstated.

Receiving recognition awards were Shayle Duffield (CSA bookkeeper), Emily McCullum (Digitally Hip project assistance), Sheana Stevenson (CSA craft fair coordinator), Caroline Goodsen/Parker (BIRD refundable coordinator) and Susanne Martin (Bowen Island Undercurrent support and assistance).

Receiving thanks were Jennifer Pardee (BICS principal), Helen Wallwork (just because she’s Helen… and she’s retiring after 30 years at BICS), Sarah Haxby (community school coordinator), Andrea Little and Yvonne McSkimming (retiring CSA board members).

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Ann Silberman presented the Spirit of Community Award to Gary Ander in memory of Teal Ander. Sarah Haxby photo honour and memory of Teal Ander. This award was given in recognition of efforts on behalf of the community of Bowen Island.

Teal’s efforts were boundless in capacity and were carried out with dedication and an infectious sense of fun and engagement. She was a true leader and volunteer extraordinaire.

The CSA would like to thank the Smooth Stones Foundation for awarding a grant that will go toward the on-going development of the Outdoor Learning Centre.

We also have the Bowen Island Municipality to thank for the community grant in aid that was written on behalf of Bowen Island Gives (BIG) and the funds received are dedicated to presenting a Me to We youth leadership training workshop on Bowen.

The CSA has an amazing board of directors: Christine Walker, Ann Silberman, Pernille

Nielsen, Nicola Murray, Helen Wallwork, Joyce Ganong, John Stiver, Jennifer Pardee, Sarah Haxby, Katherine Gish and (retiring) Andrea Little and Yvonne McSkimming. Welcome to our two new board members – Casey Grundy and Kristin Jarvis Our final thank you goes to the multitude of volunteers who have helped the CSA this year at the Christmas Craft Fair and BIRD refundables. It would take up a half page of the Undercurrent to name everyone, but I know who you are and so do you! Each of your individual volunteer effort made these projects happen. We could not have done it without you and the help is immensely appreciated.

Everyone has shown the “Spirit of Community”that makes Bowen Island such an amazing place to live and we wish everyone a great summer.

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For me, one of the many signs of this season, is seeing what Caroline Walker has in her Bowen Island flower shop. Although her stock changes often and unpredictably, there are a myriad of colourful annuals and other mostly summer flowering plants; fragrant roses (there’s nothing quite as subtle and delicate as the scent of roses to jog our memory to register summer), ornamental grasses, hostas, peonies, a lot of her stock is deer resistant (I’m fast learning that nothing is completely deerproof).

She shows me her hands, covered in black soil, as an indication that she can’t shake my hand, I take it anyway.

Her smile, although at the ready any time of year, seems even more fitting and consistent with summer.

There is a sense that getting her hands dirty is something she thoroughly enjoys.

The display she has produced is warm and inviting and looks as if everything has just been watered.

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While transactions such as this are not un-typical on Bowen, we did feel that it is an indication that a neighbour cared enough about her to be willing to do this.

Nonetheless, we would have liked our friends to have seen the cozy inside of the store. Whether inside or outside, organizing displays is one of the things Caroline does well.

She knows about colour, spaces and how to make them irresistible.

There are two comfortable chairs but even these have plants on them. When Caroline and I first chatted, the weather being miserable at the time, she freed up the chairs and invited me to sit down.

As I did, I couldn’t help recognizing one of her cards. The photo is of a big heart on what looks like a tropical beach. I recognized it because my wife had given it to me on Valentine’s Day. Stepping into the flower shop reminds one how a season, in this case summer, can be elegantly underscored. Whether it is Caroline or her daughter Chanelle who is running the store, it is always a delight to step into this refreshing domain at Artisan Square, a 20-minute walk up from Snug Cove, Bowen Island.

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GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

STUDS available, PUG (rare silver) and Golden Retriever, OFA hip and eye cert. both great natured family dogs, personality plus, Mission, 604-820-4827

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On the calendar

FRIDAY, JULY 5

TUESDAY, JULY 9

UPCOMING

t 'BUCBDL 1MBZBT starting 7:30 p.m. at the Bowen Island Pub.

t "" .FFUJOH 7:15 p.m.

Collins Hall. 604-434-3933.

t #MJUIF 4QJSJU July 11/12.

Tir-na-nOg Theatre (www. tirnanogtheatreschool.org) tickets at Phoenix.

SATURDAY, JULY 6

t 4BSBI +BOF 4DPVUFO DPODFSU 7:30 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre, tickets at Cates Pharmacy.

t "SU DBNQ SFHJTUSBUJPO 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks Studio at Artisan Square.

WED., JULY 10

t #*"$ 4VNNFS 4FTTJPOT QSFTFOU 8BML PO %FBE BOE /FMTPO 3 to 5 p.m. Rotary Stage (next to the Snug Cafe), free family event.

t 8FJHIU 8BUDIFST Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 9472880. t 4UFBNTIJQ %BZT CFHJO for full program, see steamshipdays.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 7

t "-"/0/ 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall.

t "SU DBNQ SFHJTUSBUJPO 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks Studio at Artisan Square.

MONDAY, JULY 8

t /" .FFUJOH Open meeting, 7:30 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 t %VQMJDBUF TUZMF CSJEHF 7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955.

t 4,: QPUMVDL QJDOJD noon to 1 p.m. by the picnic tables at Bowfest field. For more info, call 0235.

t "SU DBNQ SFHJTUSBUJPO 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks Studio at Artisan Square.

t "SU DBNQ SFHJTUSBUJPO 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks Studio at Artisan Square.

PETS 477

PETS

LASSIE DOODLES (poodle x collie) pups, born June 16, specially created perfect family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals/kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. sz about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots & deworming, males & females, black & rare blue merle colors. Raised in the house w/kids. $850-$950 Mission, 604-820-4827

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow signs (6030 248 Street)

You Pick or We Pick!

OPEN Mon - Sat. 8am-7pm Sun & Holidays 8am-6pm

604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351 www.greenvalefarms.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

t 4UFBNTIJQ %BZT July 10 to 14. for full program, see steamshipdays.com. t %PH %BZT August 11, USSC Marina Lawn. All proceeds will be donated to B.C. Guide Dog Services. t 'JSTU $SFEJU 6OJPO T .PWJF VOEFS UIF 4UBST August 8, starting 8 p.m. Crippen Park Field. Free community event. t8PPE 1BQFS *OL July 10 to August 4, new show at the Gallery at Artisan Square featuring works by Vanessa Hall-Patch, Burns Jennings and Marty Levenson. Opening reception July 13, 3:30 to 6 p.m. t #PXFO TDFOFT RVJMU ESBX July 27 at BIAC’s Birthday Bash. Gallery at Artisan Square, starting at 7 p.m. t(BSBHF TBMF GVOESBJTFS July 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. BICS undercover area. To support the Rovensky family.

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AUTO FINANCING

The Bowen scenes quilt will soon have a new owner. This quilt was made by members of the Bowen Island Fiber Arts Guild and donated to the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) as a fundraiser. The quilt, valued at $1,000, is on display at the Gallery at Artisan Square where raffle tickets can be purchased. Tickets cost $5 each or five tickets for $20. The gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The draw will take place on July 27 at BIAC’s Birthday Bash starting at 7 p.m. More information at 604 947 2454. Submitted photo

TRANSPORTATION 810

A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

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MOTORCYCLES

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

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REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

Very rare Chrome Yellow in showroom condition. Over 10.000.00 spent on performance, touring and chrome accessories. Must be seen one owner. Phone 778-245-2290 price $10,500.00

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

UNCLASSIFIED

Dog Days of Summer is looking for sponsors!

Help us provide Guide Dogs to the visually-impaired.

Great sponsorship perks at this event for the whole family!

Contact Basia or Margaret at USSC 604-947-0707 #2 or email: gifts@ussc.ca

The Scrapper

For Rent Artisan Square Office, retail, spa space available now.

Call 604-329-5643 to view.

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

ALWAYS Sunny in Cache Creek!

20x54 double wide, 3 skylights, river setting, 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath, a/c deck off mstr bdrm, Walk to town. $65,000 with $240 pad rent. www.buysellmobilehomes.ca or 604-690-1438

FREE Telefunken stereo am,fm,sw & turntable Call 604-947-0701

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES langleyautoloans.com 1.877.810.8649

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MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES)

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •

DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

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

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OTHER AREAS

LARGE Log House +84 acr, Sussex NB, $199,000. 506-653-1374 bbelyea@remax-sjnb.com

HELPING HANDS Home/Business Cleaning Doctor Visits (local + town) Shopping, Yard Work, Moving assistance. 25 years exper. incl 8 years with Vancouver Coastal Health on Bowen Val Gooch 604-947-2640 Cell 604-802-4365

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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 Randall Yip CA Accounting, tax consulting Tel: 604-817-9536 email: randallyip@shaw.ca

The Gallery @ Artisan Square Presents

UNIQUE APPROACHES Featuring the work of Michael Epp Angie Bosworth Liz Watson June 3 - July 7 Three free telephone poles / piles 28’ long Call 604 947 0707 ext 4.

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Bowen island

Charming

just got a little more

Discover the new panDora shop inside our store

Free Gift with Purchase • July 8-15

Union SteamShip marina Gift Shop

receive a Pandora single strand leather bracelet (a $50 Cnd retail value) with your Pandora purchase of $150 or more.*

located on Bowen island's Boardwalk 604.947.0707 ext #2

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*Before taxes. good while supplies last, limit one per customer.

Charms shown on bracelet are sold separately. see our store for details.

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Call us today: 1.866.710.0003 / TheCapeOnBowen.ca