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More than a choir
Free riding to the top
The winners
Community choir offers friendship, musical awareness and a lasting legacy
Success at the World Heli Challenge after lots of efforts and some hard falls
Announcing the best of this year’s Bowfest
Making tracks near the fen ATV activity has the potential to damage nature reserve SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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Jugglers were part of Bowfest that celebrated our Island Paradise on August 24, more on page 6.
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Signs encourage islanders to report impaired drivers SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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ew signs will soon remind islanders not to drive a car or a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The signs were presented to the public at Bowfest on August 24, says Cpl. Nancy Joyce of the Bowen Island RCMP. “Drivers will see the signs posted along four island corridor roads: Dorman Road, Miller Road, Grafton Road and Mt Gardner Road,” she said. “The boating signs will
be placed at both municipal docks (Mt. Gardner and Snug Cove), as well as the Dallas Dock.” The signs read R.I.D. 911 and Joyce explained that this stands for Report Impaired Drivers, an action others are encouraged to take. Joining Joyce at the Bowfest presentation was Tracy Crawford, the chapter services manager for B.C. and the Yukon for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada. Crawford said that the signs encourage the public to pull over and
call 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. MADD Canada’s mission is to stop impaired driving as well as support the victims of this action, according to the organization’s website. As the leading antiimpaired driving organization in Canada, MADD Canada’s efforts are focused on five key areas: youth services, victim services, public awareness and education, public policy and the advancement of anti-impaired driving technology.
t Fairy Fen, the tracks of ATVs and off-road vehicles are coming dangerously close to the nature reserve, says Jennifer Eliason of the Islands Trust Fund. And the activities pose a threat to the area that only three years ago was one of the least disturbed and ecologically rare fens in southern BC. “Previously, there was evidence that ATVs were operated in the vicinity but now we see tire marks that go right up to edges of the fen,” Eliason said, explaining that the area has been closely monitored over the last months due to growing concern that it could be destroyed despite it protected status. The Fairy Fen Nature Reserve was formerly Crown land and was transferred by the province to the Islands Trust Fund to protect its remarkable biodiversity. The Islands Trust Fund and the Bowen Island Conservancy have posted signs designating the area as vehicle-free but this year, off-road activities like mud bogging have increased. And riding ATVs and dirt bikes close to the fen can have serious impacts. “Creating ruts in the soil can alter the hydrology of the fen,” Eliason explained. “It can change the drainage patterns of the low-lying area where water has collected for millennia. The water flow in and out of the wetland is crucial to this very sensitive ecosystem.” “Many people from the community worked very hard for a number of years to see the fen protected,” said Owen Plowman, president of the Bowen Island Conservancy. “But now, a very small number of people are undoing all that work. The loss of Fairy Fen, especially after it was secured as a nature reserve, would be heartbreaking.”
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he start of the school year is an exciting time for children and we want to help make sure they get to and from school safely. The Bowen Island RCMP would like you to consider the following tips in order to ensure children have the safest back to school. For drivers • Now that school is back in session, don’t forget that every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30-km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Bowen Island there is a School Zone on Grafton and Mt. Gardner Roads at BICS. • If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian, so be prepared to stop. • Always yield to pedestrians – it’s the law. We have crosswalks near BICS and it’s particularly important here to yield to pedestrians. • School buses will be back on our roads. Vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing. • Before getting into your vehicle, make a habit of walking around your vehicle to make sure no small children are behind it. Always look for pedestrians when you’re backing up. For parents and students • Remove your headphones and
put away your phone or other electronic gadgets when crossing the street. Focus on the road so you can see, hear and respond safely. • Make eye contact with drivers, so you both know you see each other. • Dress to be seen. Wear bright or light colored clothing. In dark or bad weather, wear reflective material on clothes or accessories. • Be aware of parked vehicles in a parking lot or on the road. A driver may not see you between parked vehicles and you may not see them moving. As people return to work and school from summer holidays, drivers should plan for more traffic, be extra cautious and watch for children, especially in or around our school zone. Cpl. Nancy Joyce of the Bowen Island RCMP says, “I expect that drivers will follow the rules in the school zone on Bowen Island, and remember that the speed limit is 30 km/h. I want to ensure our children are safe, and our police officers will be looking for those drivers who fail to obey this limit now that school will be back in session.” B.C. penalties • Speed in school zone: $196 to $253. • Speed in playground zone: $196 to $253. • Fail to stop for school bus: $167. • Fail to yield to pedestrian: $167. • Disobey school guard/patrol: $167.
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Cpl. Nancy Joyce, Tracy Crawford, MADD Canada’s chapter services manager for B.C. and the Yukon and Bowen Island’s mayor Jack Adelaar hold up the new signs that will be displayed on the island. Submitted photo
Reporting impaired drivers to get them off roads continued, PAGE 1
Approximately 65,000 Canadians are impacted by impaired drivers annually, according to MADD and Crawford says that the goal of the Bowen initiative is to “remove impaired drivers from the roads before a crash occurs.” The signs are just the first step of a campaign to draw attention to impaired driving on the island. “On September 20, there will be a MADD fundraiser at the Bowen Island Pub to raise money with
all funds staying in the community to be used to support school and community programs,” Joyce said. “Eddie Weismiller has agreed to shave his beard to raise funds for the local chapter of MADD. Tickets are available at the Bowen Island Pub for $20, that charge includes a burger, fries and a beverage.” Joyce added that red ribbons are also available for drivers to put on the antennas of their vehicles to remind others that it’s not okay to drive impaired. For more information about MADD Canada, see www.madd.ca or contact Tracy Crawford at 604-5529273.
Please be advised that the Bowen Island Municipality has begun its annual road right of way pruning, trimming, mowing and grading program. These works will continue through the fall.
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It is understood by the Public Works Department that in many cases vegetation has historically been planted inside this boundary. Although our works crews will be careful to minimize the amount of vegetation that will be removed, the Municipality must make safety the first priority.
SUSANNE MARTIN n September 5, 6 and 7, women will have the opportunity to get a mammogram on Bowen Island at Dr. Zandy’s office (101 - 495 Bowen Trunk Road), downstairs from Cates Pharmacy. “The Screening Mammography Program provides mammograms to B.C. women ages 40 to 79,” said BC Cancer Agency’s Kendal Romanishen. “No doctor’s referral is needed and the appointments take about 15 minutes.”
Romanishen said that 110 women were screened in 2012. The service scheduled for last September was in such high demand that an extra session had to be scheduled in November. She advises to schedule an appointment early. “There are 149 appointments available during the September visit this year. Women can send an email to book an appointment by going to www.smpbc.ca, and click on Book your Appointment. They can also call 1-800-663-9203,” Romanishen said. She added that women should have their B.C. Care Card on hand when booking.
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August 20th, 2013 – September 20th 2013 This notice is to inform Bowen Island residents that construction, road surfacing, seal coat and culvert replacement will be ongoing on Mt. Gardner Rd. and road resurfacing on Sunset Rd. for approximately four weeks. Occasional 15 minute delays and alternating traffic is expected. Please obey all traffic signs, reduce your speed through the construction zones and leave extra time to reach your destination. Thank you for your patience and courteousness during this time. Public Works
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Conservationists would like to start discussion with ATV enthusiasts continued, PAGE 1
Jessy Brown, who grew up on Bowen Island, recently competed in the World Heli Challenge in New Zealand with great success. Submitted photo
Passion and progression in free riding SUSANNE MARTIN
“During the two-week event, I met athletes, videographers and photographers from all around the world. All of them were there to capture and create the pureness and roots of free riding. Just to experience that with so many awesome people was worth it in itself.� Jessy said that her biggest challenge was to make sure she kept her head in the right place of mind and stay in the zone. “It’s easy to lose it with cameras all over and a recording heli flying over you,� she said. Jessy sees competing in New Zealand as a great success on the path of following her dream. Becoming a professional snowboarder “took lots of time and effort, taking hard falls and getting back up,� the 21-year-old said. And growing up on Bowen had a big influence on her and her life choices. “I stick true to my roots and where I came
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etting dropped off high up on a mountain slope by a helicopter to face an expansive run of powder and a terrain that offers countless opportunities for jumps and tricks was part of the World Heli Challenge (http:// worldhelichallenge.com/) in Wanaka, New Zealand, on August 4 to 22. For Jessy Brown, who grew up on Bowen Island, the event ended with a second place in women’s snowboarding. She also received the Shane McConkey Award, a newly-named trophy that recognizes a top female and a top male athlete for “passion and progression in free riding.� “My impression of the World Heli Challenge is that it’s not just a competition but an experience,� Jessy said.
from. Growing up on Bowen Island with the freedom to build skate ramps, dig dirt jumps, go boating and swimming created my love for the outdoors and extreme sports,� she said. “Snowboarding isn’t just a sport to me, it’s my life,� Jessy says. “[I’ve got to] listen to my gut, stay committed and on top of my game. And I’m following my heart.� Next up for Jessy is a trip to Alaska to film with Tony Harrington and KJ Randall. “Then back to my home base Whistler, for a full season of filming and shooting,� she said, adding that she’s hoping for a chance to connect with Bowen friends and family. “To all my islanders, thank you for the support and awesome crazy memories. They mean the world to me. I can’t wait to celebrate with all y’all,� she said.
Cleaning up the island’s ocean floor MARCUS HONDRO
the group that descended on Deep Bay, also called Mannion Bay, not only achieved great results but “had a great time doing it.� She said she’s still looking for more help this time around. “This year we are in need of people to help recover underwater debris, drive boats and kayaks and people to help sort and document the debris on the shore,� Spitkovski writes on her Drive for Debris Facebook page. “Also, if anyone would be interested in organizing food and music that would be most helpful.� In the two years of doing this, some
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leaning up the ocean floor is becoming a habit on Bowen Island as Dive Against Debris III is set to go at Sandy Beach in Deep Bay on Saturday, September 7. Last year, the initiative cleaned up some 1,400 pounds of junk from the ocean floor there, including eight car batteries, a fire extinguisher and an old bike frame. Organizer and diver Amber Spitkovski said in both 2011 and 2012
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Another potential threat is the disturbance of vegetation and streams that feed the fen, says Eliason. She added that mud bogging on public land like the Fairy Fen is illegal in B.C. Violation tickets for mud bogging are $575, and other penalties can include towing or impoundment of vehicles, jail time and expenses related to habitat restoration. The Islands Trust Fund and the Bowen Island Conservancy have not been able to identify ATV users riding in the nature reserve - they’ve only seen the tire tracks. A press release issued by the Islands Trust states that “the Trust hopes to connect with ATV clubs or users from Bowen Island interested in becoming advocates for responsible ATV use� but Eliason said that so far no discussion has taken place. Plowman expressed doubts that the latest incident was caused by ATV enthusiasts who live on the island. He hopes to initiate a dialogue with locals in the fall. Kevan Bernard, who rides an off-road vehicle, believes that the fact that there is no organized club advocating for motorized recreation issues might be a hurdle to starting a communication between different interest groups. “I can’t speak for the ATV crowd as a whole, but as someone who enjoys the outdoors by hiking, motorcycling and four-wheeling, I will say our Crown land is an important asset to all of us, no matter which way we choose to enjoy it,� Bernard says. And even though Bernard believes that boundaries and protected areas should be respected, he doesn’t think that an outright ban on one type of recreation is the answer. “I’ve grown up on Bowen and for me, many forms of motorized fun have been a part of this experience. It has been a part of island life for me and many of my friends and I believe that it can successfully continue alongside many other types of outdoor recreation on Bowen as long as those who partake respect the environment that we all enjoy,� he said. Bernard mentioned that there are other trails and areas outside the fen on Crown land that are available and he believes that access to these places should remain open to all enthusiasts. He also had a suggestion: “Many other small communities in B.C. (Squamish is an excellent example) have embraced motorized recreation and created designated trail areas. Maybe Bowen could look into this option. It would require a lot of volunteer hours but might be well worth the investment and may help to resolve what’s happening in the fen.� The Islands Trust Fund would like to hear from local ATV users and encourages interested parties to contact the Islands Trust Fund at 250-405-5186 (Victoria) or toll free through Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867 (or 604-660-2421 in Vancouver), or visit the website at http://www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca/. To report suspicious motorized vehicle activity near the Fairy Fen Nature Reserve, call the province’s toll-free, 24 hour Report All Polluters line at 1-877-952-7277 (or from a cell phone *7277). “It has taken nearly 12,000 years to create the peat layer that now stands three meters over the lake that once stood at Fairy Fen. A single footprint in the peat can take months to disappear,� Eliason said. “Spinning tires could destroy this special place forever.�
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have to respond to Bruce Howlett’s response to my letter where I raised concerns about the amount of misinformation on Bowen Island. Bruce did not deal with my first example of misinformation but instead discussed the CRC Neighbourhood Plan, the last election, and the national park. The issue of misinformation I raised was the statement, repeated by the Bowen Island Improvement Association (BIIA) and others, that the CRC docks are on private land. They are not; they are built on publicly owned foreshore; that is a fact. Bruce disputed my statement that it is wrong for the current version of the BIIA to claim 50 years of involvement on Bowen Island. I encourage interested readers to do their own research on this topic. You can turn to Irene Howard’s history of Bowen Island, issues of the Bowenian dating back over 30 years, and Ross Carter’s memoirs held in the Bowen Island Museum and Archives. Ross was a highly respected islander who served as Bowen’s representative to the GVRD, a councillor on our first municipal council and a BIIA board member in the 1970s and 1980s. On page 11 of his memoirs, there is a description of the late 1980s: “The times were contentious. Bruce Howlett and Emma Woodcock, both pro-development, were working to take over the BIIA… It was about this time also, that the Bowen Island Improvement Association inadvertently allowed their society status to lapse by not filing the necessary papers on time. Dick Underhill and Bruce Howlett were quick to take advantage of this and filed papers for their group in the name of the Bowen Island Improvement Association. Thus, it came about that a very different political group acquired the name.” This conclusively supports what I stated in my last letter: The BIIA of the past is the Eco-Alliance of today. It is the Eco-Alliance, not the current BIIA, that has provided over 50 years of valued service to Bowen Island. Rosemary Knight
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Murray Atherton, the 2012 Citizen of the Year, congratulates Diane and Don Marshall, who bear the same honour this year. Kristin Jarvis photo
Award highlights the importance of all volunteers To the editor: Re: to Bowen Islanders on and I would like to thank you for the profound privilege of being honoured by the Chamber of Commerce as Citizens of the Year. This award highlights the importance of all volunteers on Bowen. As we drove in the Bowfest parade, we could feel the spirit of Bowen alive and well as the crowd, which included many children, enthusiastically cheered for parade participants. I heard several people say that this was the best Bowfest yet. As well as the personal honour of being chosen, we felt proud to be among the other candidates who all are outstanding in their participation in Bowen life: Bill and Iris Carr, Jacqueline Massey, Pernille Nielsen, Bruce
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Russell and Anne Silberman. And behind all of us are the many volunteers who contribute to the heart beat of Bowen. Without countless volunteer hours of so many of all ages, neither the Knick Knack Nook nor the Caring Circle would have come to fruition. Bowen is a rare and beautiful community that is held together by the glue of volunteerism. We are grateful to Mary Ellen DeGrace, Dan and Anne Gardiner and Colleen O’Neil who nominated us, the Undercurrent, Susan Pratt and the Chamber of Commerce, Pam Culver of Bowfest and Rich Anderson who chauffeured us in his beautiful car. Thanks for your enthusiastic support. We feel deeply honoured and well loved. Diane Marshall
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s one of the nominees for the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year, I congratulate Don and Diane Marshall on their having been chosen, a selection which was well deserved. Congratulations as well to the other nominees that confirm that volunteerism is alive and well in our community and as a result, we have so much for which to be grateful, in spite of some of our differences of opinion. The August 16 issue of Undercurrent included a number of articles that reminded me of how wonderful a community we live in, such as: • BIM staff appointments. I think we have a fine group of individuals working at municipal hall. • John Reid’s commitment to trails and green spaces. • Rondy and Dorothy Dike’s Dog Days event which raises considerable money for a good cause. Kudos to their committee. • Rotary’s never ending causes for communities (Run for Rwanda). • Bowen baseball which celebrated 20 years of success with a special tribute to Greg Cope. • The obituary for Greg and invitation to attend his Celebration of Life at the golf course. The popularity of Greg was evident from the large number of people who played in a special edition of the Saturday Morning Skins Group (SMSG), a group that Greg co-founded, and those who attended a very touching Celebration of Life. As such, the SMSG Buzzard’s trophy was renamed the Greg Cope Buzzard Cup. Greg, along with Mardy Duncan, Michael Lambert and Neil Gray, all club members, will have this year’s Bowen Island Golf Club Member-Guest Fundraiser on September 7 dedicated in their memory. As I said at the outset, we all have so much to be grateful for in our community. Bruce Russell, president and director, B. I. Golf Club
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s the Bowfest parade readies up at the school, I stand on Government Road near Cardena, writing this column in my mind, to be recorded later. It’s not new territory for the Lane, I wrote a column in my mind on March 5, 2010 while acting in ‘Under Milk Wood’ at the United Church. No notebook, just brainpower. Yikes! It is August 24, 2013 and I see this: I see Bowen, in all her glory, reflected in her citizens now assembled in a haphazard manner along the curbsides. The kids are galloping about like wee Shetland ponies, the adults laugh and commiserate. A great many of us are here and I consider how organizers spent time making calls, sending emails and meeting, all on our behalf. “Thank you very much,” is what I think. The connection to celebrations all over Canada and the world is something easy to love about Bowfest. In Gibsons there’s the Sea Cavalcade, in Vernon it’s the Sunshine Festival and in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, there’s the Culture Days Fest. In far away Sibiu, Romania, where islanders Alex and Dana Torok are from, they have the Medieval Festival. People celebrating community, together. As for parades, in Victoria, my family went to the parade when I was a child, but I always got bored and wished we might go home early. As an adult I’ve shown even less tolerance for parades and yet have never missed this one. It’s not just any parade, of course – it is our parade. “Oh God, I can’t believe Bowfest is here already,” a woman says. “I can’t believe the summer is almost over,” says another. “Here they come!” The parade has indeed begun, crossing Miller now, a line-up of marchers and floats, of mirthmakers. They’ve made contact with the upperreaches of the crowd and I am on the move, hustling forward, dodging urchins, snapping photos. In crowd shots I get most everyone, likely even you. Everywhere there are children, Dylan and her athletic brother Jagger, the Morissette siblings, sisters Kylee Lightbody and Jo-Jo Bucklesnort, Kayla King and actor Thomas DeZwart. I spot brothers Hudson, Caius and Vale, brothers Atom and Raiden and brothers Eli and Jakey Pierse. Isabella (a.k.a. Coco) is here, as is Myah Grundy, Aiden Maxwell and soccer stars Mait Davis and Spencer Beatty. Adults include the soon-to-be Karen Hausch, Tim Hausch, Joanna Journet, the bashful Donna Bottay, Carol Petersen, Edye Hanen, Reg Lucas, Bailey Faragher and 2009 citizen of the year, Nairn Knipe. Elsbeth and Peter Van Wingerden (Anna’s grandparents) are here, as is the athletic Mary Boyle, Lynda Phillips, Jim DeZwart, the affable Sam Greenspoon, yoga-man Wade
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few showers occurred on Friday during set up for this year’s Bowfest but the team on the field in Crippen Park tried to remain optimistic in the face of yet another hurdle to overcome. It began with the unfortunate resignation of the previous hard-working board, continued with a three week long attempt to try to identify and contact the off-island wedding party that had booked the picnic shelters during Bowfest set up Friday, and included the fact that the new board was made up of entirely new members, none of whom had been involved in organizing this event before (and some who had never even met). In short: we definitely had the odds stacked against us. But I guess the one thing we all had going for us is that each and every one of us had chosen Bowen Island as the place to call home. Those who don’t live here probably can’t fully understand what that means but I’m sure that most who are reading this are able to nod their heads with a knowing smile. That sense of intentional community spirit pervaded a lot of the board’s efforts to try and create the annual end of summer festival that our island had seemingly started to take for granted. It may seem saccharine to describe how this event (that typically has a year of planning and preparation involved but that came together in four short months), as “magical” but that is precisely how it felt to us on the board as dusk set in on Saturday night, and the lights from the Bowfest stage reflected on the happy faces of young and old alike. This year’s theme of “Island Paradise” couldn’t have been more fitting as the day turned out to be truly idyllic. But we certainly couldn’t have accomplished any of what transpired without a lot of hard work on the part of many islanders who answered our pleas for help. Without the assistance of our many very generous sponsors, both individual and corporate, to the hours of phone calls and behind the scenes errands, to the extra sets of hands over the weekend, none of this would have been possible. To all of our sponsors (both with
financial and in-kind donations), to the many parade participants, our vendors and community groups, and of course our roster of incredible musicians, our thanks for your contribution to an incredible day. And finally, a very big thank you is due to the following individuals for participating in helping make this Bowfest happen (in no particular order): David Wrinch, Katherine Gish, Janice and Murray Skeels, Rose Wall, Sylvia Adams, Liz Hammond, Sue and John Barr, Shari Ulrich, Asa, Michelle Burley, Judith MacLaren, Kerry Watts, Suzanne Allan, Jim McConnan, Chris & Penny Wright, Michelle Taylor, Tom and Denise Smith, Suzan Ross, Wendy Maxwell, Jeremy Church, Lorraine Ashdown, Bianca Hartle, Margaret Gray, Georgia and Brittni Dominelli, Ian Thompson, Maureen Sawasy, Robert Ballantyne, Bill Granger, Rob Bailey, Lynn Williams, Callum Schierling, Colleen Treleaven, Wendy Hackney, Sue Lieske, Amy Adams, Dave Atkinson, Diana Taylor, Lisa Pietrow, Deborah Bramm, Rebecca Henderson, Catherine Bell, Emma Blewet, Bruce Culver, David Graff, James Walker, Cheryl Hutton, Roberta Hardie, Sue Leithead, Sheliagh Sparks, Wendy Alexander, Lucy Goodbrand, Davina Haisell, Bernd Florin, Bev Rogers, Jane Kellett, Katherine Wolters, Murray Atherton, Cindi Keep, Rob Cairns, Sharon Thira, Alfred and Laura Rhan, Gordon Cooper, Terry Oswell, Adeline Bueckert, Catherine and Michael Epps, Maddy Epps-Conn, Darlene Simpson, Tyla-moon Simpson, Maryann Smith, Bruce Johnstone, Chris Burnette, Lisa Beck, Jennifer Hall, Susan Goldie, Doug Jamieson, Eddie Weismiller, Dan Cowan, Allura and Denise Nagy, Robin & Hilary Butler, Janice Halligan, Paul Stewart, Carrie DeJong, Graeme Ritchie, Rod Harding, Rod Marsh, Julian Stevenson, Sonja Kristensson, Sheila Wade, Cathy Robertson, Dave and Louise Macintosh, Barbara Wiltshire, Cam Hayduk, Peter King, John Dowler, Alan Mills, Peter Parkin, Jim & Michelle Gibson, Basia Lieske, James Krohn, Kelly Miller, Tim Hausch, Lorinda Strang, Sarah Haxby, and of course any names we forgot to include here. The Bowfest board
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It seems that at least one participant of the Bowfest parade appeared to be confused about the theme. Maureen Sawasy photo Morissette, Judy De Pfyffer, horseman Sonny Johnson and Daphne Begg. Bowen is here. The parade closes in upon me, upon us, and is a potpourri of movement, colour and sound, with the regal in red RCMP Cpl. Nancy Joyce leading. Hooray for Bowen! I see juggler Paul Stewart and there’s Christine Miller and BIHORA with the wonderful horses. Here comes the youthful and highly-amusing story-teller, Raia Landry, firmly grasping a sign announcing Evergreen Acres. Our warm-hearted Citizens of the Year, Diane and Don Marshall, flash by, waving. Is that Michael Epp dancing? It is. He looks like a young Fred Astaire, or an old Justin Bieber. The Belterra float has interpreted this year’s theme of Island Paradise with a Gilligan’s Island float and Cam Hayduk sings the familiar theme song (to those over...) with élan. The USSC Marina misread the memo and produced Island Pair-a-Dice. Erin Meeres and Chelsea Denholm zip about so quickly I cannot get a picture. James Dunn is lady-like in a Polynesian skirt and bra and carries a sign reading on one side ‘Ooops, Wrong Island’ and the other ‘Wrong Parade’. The nod to the recent Vancouver Pride Parade surely had members of the LGBT community smiling, too. Another highlight is the volunteer firefighters’ – wives and girlfriends. Did I just think that? Moving on, and the parade is forever moving on, is the SKY float, seniors keeping fit by partying on a bus. Random people seen department: Ali Stone (she plays banjo, too!), Emily Carlington, Sam Hayduk, Benjamin Kerr, Samantha Kerr, Ryan Kerr, KatarinaKatarina Kerr, Pam Culver, Mattias Blomberg and Jodie Huskisson. Finally, they do not have the dictates of a ferry schedule in Gibsons, Vernon, Kamsack or Sibiu, and so it is the parade always ends a little early for me. But of course it is good form to leave ‘em wanting more and there shall be more – next year. And on and on from there.
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his year’s Bowfest was made special by the many participants that went out of their way to make Bowen an Island Paradise. For parade entries, Seniors Keeping Young won the prize for best community, the Bowen Pet Shop for best commercial, Paul Hoosen for best individual, Union Steamship Company for best theme and the Boy Scouts for best other. Best overall went to Belterra. Tim Hausch won the Cricket Spitting contest and Johnny Bacon the Frozen T-shirt contest. The Bowfest Country Fair and Slug Races are two of the longest running, favourite Bowfest tra-
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ditions. This year, the Country Fair contests were hosted by the Bowen Agriculture Alliance and special Country Fair and Slug Race ribbons were awarded for each of the categories. The two panels of judges had a hard time deciding on the winners with over 40 Country Fair entries. The names of the entrants were kept a secret until after the judging. Congratulations to the 16 youth slug racers and the two adult slug racers. The man who came dressed as a slug-racing jockey looking for a slug to saddle-up and ride didn’t leave a name at the booth but can still claim a participation ribbon. The prize for the biggest zucchini or squash in the youth category went to the BICS student garden and in the adult category to Scott Stevenson. In the youth category, Michaela Schaly won first place for the strangest looking root vegetable. For adults, Rose Wall came in first in the same contest. Prizes for best Lego garden/farm theme went to Jack Hammond and Elizabeth Nagy for her lego slug, which also won an honorary slug-race participation ribbon. The awards for the tallest sunflower or hollyhock went to Tyler Matzen (youth) for over 7’. Sarah Haxby claimed the adult’s first place for a 11’ 3” plant. The prizes for best photo of a bee or slug went to Emmett Sparling (youth) and Patti Ivankovic (adult). Sabrina Glave and Titania Michniewicz claimed prizes for best farm animals. The best jam came from Kelly Smith, best pickle fromDanusia Zwierciadlowski and best baked good from Patti Ivankovic. Slug race winners were Raiden and his racing slug Falcon. All racing slugs were humanely returned to the forest and swiftly retired after the excitement of participating in the Slug Races. The team of Bob Robertson, Bob Clark and Brian Biddlecomb took home the prize for the Bowen historical trivia contest. Congratulations to all. Bowfest’s musical lineup included the Shari Ulrich Trio, Brittni and Georgia Dominelli, Earl Jenkins, Thinking in Shapes, Ron Van Dyke and Brenda Reid, Bluewater Blues Band, Walk on Dead, Deer in the Headlights, Nelson Lepine and Teun Schut, John Stiver and Jerome Godboo and the Adam Woodall Band.
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Bowfest was a lot of fun and had much to offer for participants of all ages. The many happy faces reflect the spirit of the annual end-ofsummer festival that bore the theme Island Paradise this year. Nicholas Fritz, Lorraine Ashdown, Debra Stringfellow, Trish Seaberly and Kristin Jarvis photos
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espite many misgivings about the weather, August 24 proved to be an excellent day for both our community run and for Bowfest. We had a record number of enthusiastic young runners, from two-year-old Amadea Sarra up. Young teenagers featured prominently in the adult runs as well. Congratulations to you all. Here are the top runners in the adult runs: Top three in the 10K men’s run were Colin Kerr, Tom Woodward and Gerd Braeuer. In the 10K women’s category, Catherine Moncrieff came in first, followed by Lynn Forbes and Susannah Montague. Romeo Manoose (age 12) was first, Joern Staege (age 11) second and Ian Weekes third in the 5K men’s run. For the 5K women’s run, Lisa Brougham came first, followed by Thelma Wright and Callie and Katie Brougham. For a comprehensive set of results, see rotaryrunforrwanda.com. Many thanks to our volunteers and to our sponsors, including the Ruddy Potato (delicious snacks and fruit), Artisan Eats and Savary Island Pie Co. (muffins), McTaggart Water, North Shore Athletics (Komera Canada numbers and prizes), Union Steamship Co. (kids’ prizes), Peller Estates (main draw prize of four Sandhill wines) and financial sponsorships from Frits de Vries Architecture, Chilliwack Ford, Barbara Wahler Interior Design and AIM Language Learning. Sponsorships in kind came from the First Credit Union, the Undercurrent, The Office, Phoenix and Positively Fit. Our grateful thanks also go to many generous private donors. We at Komera Canada will reach our primary goal of scholarships for ten girls at high school in Rwanda, and hope to extend our activities next year.
Amadea Sarra, at age 2, was the youngest runner in the Run for Rwanda. She completed the full 1.5 km. She came in last, winding up the race beautifully. Crossing the finish line, Amadea was cheered on by onlookers and she later wore her medal with pride. Janis Sarra-Davis photo
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Meet the champions: Spencer Grundy, Kim Natress, golf professional Steve Liddicoat and Evan Puri. Submitted photo
Bowen’s club champions crowned
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(+12) and Larry Oliver, fifth with 154 (+14). The top three of the 36-hole Ladies Club Championship were Kim Natress, first with 182 (+42), Colleen O’Neil, second with 189 (+49) and Margo Anthony, third with 193 (+53). The top two of the 18-hole Junior Club Championship were Evan Puri, first with 79 (+9) and Lucas Puri, second with 83 (+13). For all results, see www.bowengolf.com.
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Join us on Saturday, September 7th for our 5th Annual Member-Guest Fundraiser. In an effort to grow the size of the event to a double shotgun we have reduced the entry fees for both members and guests. This year instead of a theme, we have decided to dedicate the event to the memory of our members that have recently passed; Mardy Duncan, Michael Lambert, Greg Cope, and Neil Gray.
Entry Fees: $60 Member / $90 Guest Includes: 9 holes of golf, gourmet dinner, and prizes *a limited number of dinner only spaces are also available for $40*
Other ways to support the event Joint Hole Sponsorship - $300 Includes your name or company name/logo on an on course hole sponsor sign
Patron Sponsorship - $50 Includes your name on the Patron sign displayed at the clubhouse
Silent and Online/Live Auction bidding A number of fantastic items will be up for bid, look for the online auction to be launched on Monday September 2 with bidding running through until the event and live and silent auction to take place following play on September 7. A preview of some of the items up for bid will be available in the news flash portion of www.bowengolf.com shortly.
Please register for the event in the Pro Shop, be email at proshop@bowengolf.com, or by phone 604.947.GOLF (4653).
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There are three main categories of Chi Kung with thousands of variations. For the beginner, I recommend the gentle and practical entry level with easy postures that build stability, vitality and flexibility. I’ve seen students achieve great success with the basics. It’s all about how we do the work and the quality of presence we bring to Denise Richard will teach Chi the moment. For upcoming classes, see www. Kung through the Community bowencommunityrecreation.com. Recreation. Submitted photo
he way of Chi Kung translated means: the way of energy management. For Chi Kung students, this implies a lifetime of opportunity to observe, discern and follow the flows of energy in and around the body with consciousness. Personally, this energetic flow of life brought me to Bowen this July as I was looking for a quieter, healthier place to live. Not only have I chosen a NEW HOURS! most pristine location, I’ve Now Open been very touched to see 7 Days/Week how this is reflected in the Monday-Saturday quality of people I meet. 12pm-8pm Sunday 10am-2:30pm With 20 years of experi10am-4pm ence teaching Chi Kung, Regular Menu from 2:30pm-4:00pm I inquired to see how my Sunday Brunch Buffet Menu • Reservations Recommended! new community would respond to an offer to German Apple Pancakes Eggs Benedict learn basics skills in this Fresh Fruit Carved Ham teaching. I was pleasPies & Cakes Chicken Diane antly encouraged by the Bowen Island Community Fresh Baked Goods Eggs & Smoked Salmon Recreation to let islanders Omelettes are made to order at the buffet know that I’m here and Your choice of ham, peppers, baby shrimp, cheese, mushroom that I’m eager to share my skills with energy manADULTS: $18 CHILDREN 3-11: $1/YEAR OLD agement. The way of Chi CHILDREN UNDER 3: FREE SENIORS – OVER 60: $15 Kung is to follow the flow Visit our website for more info: www.bowengolf.com of consciousness through standing postures, gentle Breakfast available on Saturdays movement and open Summertime Saturday BBQ’s – breath. Special BBQ menu from our outdoor BBQ For someone who appreciates change, with practice there is great pleasure in observing the energetic shifts and experiencing how these Space is limited! Reservations recommended! correlate with an increase 604-947-GOLF (4653) in vitality and presence.
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www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 8yrs
SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304 FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
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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3 yr old Koda needs a loving, stable, adult home. He is a beautiful, loyal, calm, well-trained Husky/Shepard/Lab cross. Rescued from the SPCA two years ago. We have a baby now and cannot keep him. Pls call Mike (604) 725-4900.
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
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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
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
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Mindy: 604-777-2195
German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $800. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls
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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
ALTO CONN SAX $495. Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925
PERSONAL SERVICES
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Please fax resumes: 604.888.4688 or e-mail: info@greggbc.ca or Visit employment opportunities: www.greggdistributors.ca
ELECTRICAL
Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fleet shop. Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits. Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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Truck & Trailer Mechanic
• Huge Demand In Canada • Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates • Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate
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STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
BENEFIT PACKAGE!
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250
Contact: George Costello PH: 1-877-914-0001 WWW.TRANSX.COM
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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
TransX Pays:
EXPO SHOW & SALE Sat. Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. Sept. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building • Adults $6 • Kids $4 • Children under 5 Free • Family $12 (2 adults & up to 3 kids)
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
TEAM OWNER OPERATORS
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On the calendar FRIDAY, AUG. 30
MONDAY, SEPT. 2
• Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free music - drop in.
• NA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:30 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.
SATURDAY, AUG. 31
TUESDAY, SEPT.3
• Tir-na-nOg presents The Hobbit: 2 p.m. Tirna-nOg Theatre. Tickets at Phoenix on Bowen. www. tirnanogtheatreschool.org.
• AA Meeting: 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall. 604-434-3933.
• Phoenix on Bowen New Ownership Celebration: 1 to 3 p.m., Phoenix on Bowen, Village Square.
• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 947-2880.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 • Tir-na-nOg presents The Hobbit: 2 p.m. Tirna-nOg Theatre. Tickets at Phoenix on Bowen. www. tirnanogtheatreschool.org.
WED., SEPT. 4
• B.I. Community Choir: registration and first practice 7 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel. • Deadline for registration for fall co-ed soccer: B.I. Football Club, for info, see bowenfc.com.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955.
JAMES GOLDFARB R.M.T
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Utah Zandy 604-947-9830 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
RMTBC 05279
BODY VITALITY MASSAGE THERAPY
604.288.2860 250.726.8080
Available every Sat. Sun. & Mon.
• Fall/Winter registration for B.I. Community Recreation programs: online registration now open at bowencommunityrecreation.com.
ON COWAN RD. (Just past Willy's Way)
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In-home Therapy and Counselling sessions
BLOOD TESTS, URINE TESTS OR ECGS
6:45 - 9:00 A.M.
“I meet you where you are.�
EVERY THURSDAY DR. ZANDY'S OFFICE
778-837-7040 or lisa.shatzky@gmail.com
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Dr. Susanne Schloegl M.D.
Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Call for an appointment CLOSED JULY 25-30
Artisan Square
604-947-9986
To advertise on the Health Page call 604-947-2442
COUNSELLING THERAPIST Bowen and West Van offices
604.290.6407 Deromer@shaw.ca www.clearhorizon.ca
• Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m.
Dr. Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturist
Family Dentist
BA, BSW, MSW, RCC
•MADD fundraiser: September 20, Bowen Island Pub, tickets ($20) available at the pub.
CATHERINE SHAW
Dr. Gloria Chao
Lisa Shatzky
• B. I. Fibre Arts Guild’s Harvest Tea and Sale: September 14, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tea tickets available at 0333 or at the door.
604-947-9755
Dr. Dana Barton
Naturopathic Physician
• Screening Mammography mobile service: September 5 to 7, Dr. Zandy’s office, appointments at www.smpbc.ca or 1.800.663.9203.
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE CSA Certified Modular Homes, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model Homes. We ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online @ www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1988 ITASCA 37’ M/H. 454 engine. 40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed. New tires. $8,400. (1)604-744-1741
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For rent in Cove Renovated open plan home. 2 1/2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large deck, parking. $1600 per month + utilities No smoking, pets negotiable Possession Oct. 1 947-9134
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
VACANCY COMMERCIAL SPACE ONE MONTH RENT FREE Location: Artisan Square, 569 A Prometheus Place
House for rent Lovely family home available in Millers Landing. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. $2300/month. Non-smokers. Pet ok. Large level lot, decks, patio, fruit trees and raised vegetable beds. Available Sept 1st.
The Gallery @ Artisan Square Presents Abstract Matters Aug 7 - Sept 8 Gallery Hours Fri to Mon 10am-5pm
Rent: $607.00 inclusive
Contact: jrdbowen08@gmail.com or 408-664-8101
(Next to the Dentist office)
Size: 400 sq. feet Contact: Audra 604 908-0545 778-374-0158
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