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SAVINGS FOUND ON TRUNK ROAD STORM SEWER REPAIRS TO AVOID BUDGET INCREASE

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LOGGING GOOD TIMES: Sheana Stevenson captured a trio of“festive (and very serious) supporters” during last week’s Loggers vs Phoenix Co-Ed Softball game. Summer, Livea and Lochlan are three of the many kids who add to the great atmosphere at the ballpark each week. They keep busy too! Read more on Page 4.

Seasonal worker RV housing project pushed to 2023 ALEX KURIAL Editor Bowen won’t be moving ahead with a seasonal worker housing pilot project this summer, but left the door open to

implementing it next year.

The municipality (BIM) was exploring whether temporary use permits (TUP) for recreational vehicles or trailers could help housing needs for summer workers coming to the island. A similar project implemented in the

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Vancouver Island town of Ucluelet last summer caught the eye of council earlier this year, as both communities struggle with seasonal worker influxes and not enough housing to support new residents.

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The full costs of completing construction work on the Snug Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant have been tallied, and the final total has landed higher than the original estimate.

Council heard last week it will now cost $1,838,442 to perform upgrades to the plant (WWTP), up nearly $200,000 from the budgeted amount for 2022 of $1,640,000.

“Some elements of the project had rapidly escalating costs,” said director of engineering Patrick Graham during the June 13 meeting, explaining why today’s number is higher than the original estimate. He says these included quickly changing quotes, issues securing contractors and materials, and the overall length of the project.

“Initially the escalation was substantially more and we’ve made some efforts to bring that down, including taking some of the work on - such as upfront earth work and rock wall construction - with BIM as general contractor, and also procuring some of the key equipment directly,” added Graham.

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Lane closure on Bowen Island Trunk Road

Events All Council meetings are open to the public to attend in person or electronically, unless noted otherwise.

June 23, 2022 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm In person Public Open House re Detached Secondary Suite Minimum Lot Size June 27, 2022 6:15 pm Regular Council Meeting

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The westbound curb lane of Bowen Island Trunk Road is closed due to a sinkhole forming under the road. The lane is closed from Orchard Lane to Miller Road. Westbound traffic unloading from the ferry may experience delays as two lanes merge into one. The pedestrian crosswalk at the four corners has been moved to the west side of the intersection at Bowen Island Trunk Road and Miller Road.

The lane closure is an emergency measure, but part of scheduled work on the storm sewer replacement project in this section of road. Due to timelines for material delivery, work on this project will begin July 11. Sections of the curb lane will be reopened as the work proceeds eastward. www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/alerts

Dates to remember July 1, 2022 Canada Day Municipal Hall closed July 4, 2022 Property taxes due by 4:30 pm July 5, 2022 10% late penalty applied to unpaid property taxes and unclaimed home owner grants

Ways you can pay your taxes Online banking

Staff Housing Survey for Bowen Businesses The Community Economic Development Committee (CEDC) is committed to supporting local businesses. We want to help find solutions that address your staff housing challenges.

The Staff Housing Survey is designed to get more accurate numbers about employee housing. Please complete the survey by July 8, it should take less than 5 minutes. www.surveymonkey.com/r/staffhousingsolutions

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The increased costs, totalling $198,442 exactly, will be covered using the same payment breakdown council approved for the project earlier this year: 44 per cent from Snug Cove sewer users, and 56 per cent from residents outside the local service area (LSA), since the WWTP upgrades were determined to be of island-wide significance.

For Snug Cove sewer users to cover their additional $87,314 bill, chief financial officer Kristen Watson says the new parcel tax established for their LSA this year will likely run for the next eight years now, instead of seven. This would be made official in a future bylaw change. The rest of Bowen will pay the other $111,128.

The prior estimate for each group was $921,323 for islandwide owners and $718,677 for the Snug Cove LSA. The

new total puts the island-wide share over the million mark at $1,032,451, and the Snug Cove LSA share at $805,991.

But despite the increased WWTP costs, savings were found elsewhere to avoid increasing the overall budget. The Bowen Island Trunk Road storm sewer repair capital project is reducing its costs by $200,000 by deciding to avoid putting the job out for tender, and instead having the municipality (BIM) perform the work themselves.

“There is a real willingness and a real excitement about this direction. And it is a very good capacity building opportunity,” said Graham of the decision to have BIM take on the task, though he did acknowledge this may have an impact on other projects the municipal crew would normally be working on.

The storm sewer project became more urgent last week when a sinkhole was discovered under the road, forcing the closure of much of the westbound curb lane until repairs can begin in July.

“I like the idea of BIM staff being more involved in the project as it goes along,” said Coun. Sue Ellen Fast of the municipality handling the storm sewer job. “I think that’s better for the long run in terms of understanding the system

Bowen Island Trunk Road lane will be closed into July ALEX KURIAL Editor The westbound curb lane on Bowen Island Trunk Road will be closed for the next several weeks.

Bowen Island Municipality sent out a notice June 14 announcing the closure “on an emergency basis” following the formation of a sinkhole. The closure stretches along the right lane from Miller Road to Orchard Lane.

“This lane closure is an emergency measure, but part of scheduled work on the storm sewer replacement project in this section of road,” said the municipality in the initial Alertable advisory.

In a follow-up advisory June 16, the municipality said repair work will start Monday, July 11. The delayed start date is attributed to “timelines for material delivery.”

Once work beings, the curb lane will gradually be reopened in sections heading east.

In the meantime, there will likely be delays for vehicles offloading from the ferry until the lane is open again, since two lanes will be merging into one. Pedestrians are asked to cross to the south side of the road and not walk through the blocked off area. The crosswalk has also been moved to the west side of the Bowen Island Trunk Road and Miller Road intersection.

Storm sewer replacement under Bowen Island Trunk Road was a priority in this year’s budget, with $1.5 million

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and being able to answer questions or problems as they come up.”

Chandos, the construction company performing the WWTP upgrades, estimates their work will be completed sometime in December. The long-awaited hookups to the system likely won’t take place until the new year though.

“I don’t think it will be a Christmas present – maybe a late Christmas present – because we have to complete the Phase 1 upgrades and then assess where we’re at,” says Graham, predicting a Spring connection date for those properties currently waiting on the WWTP. Council voted in favour of five different motions to proceed with the new costs: including approving a contract with Chandos worth $1,224,316 plus GST, an additional $143,067 plus GST to Urban Systems for design work, and approval of the additional $198,442 for the project.

All councillors (minus Coun. Rob Wynen who was absent) voted for each motion except for Coun. Alison Morse, who voted against every motion related to increasing upgrade costs. Morse did join council in voting for Snug Cove users to pay the adjusted amount based on the 56/44 per cent islandwide/LSA split.

allocated to fix damages under the road. This lane had been scheduled to close for work, but the municipality decided to close it immediately after the sinkhole was found.

The westbound curb lane is closed to traffic and pedestrians until at least mid-July. / Alex Kurial photo

Notice of First Reading Bylaw No. 580, 2022

Council will be considering an application at its June 27, 2022 meeting for a Temporary Use Permit at the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant - 898 Trout Lake Road.

Council will be considering a First Reading at the Regular Council Meeting held at 6:15 pm on Monday June 27, 2022 to consider Amendment Bylaw No. 580, 2022. This hearing will be held at the Municipal Hall and online via Zoom.

What is this amendment about?

BIM has applied for a temporary use permit for temporary worker accommodation to house up to three travel trailers or campers for a period of up to four months.

A contractor engaged by the Bowen Island Municipality to construct the Tunstall Bay Water Reservoir wishes to house their workers on Bowen Island during the construction period at the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant location.

Full application details may be viewed at www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning.

What is this amendment about?

Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 580, 2022 would rezone a 87 sq. m. portion of Lot “B,” owned by BIM located on Bowen Island Trunk Road, from Village Commercial 1 to a zone variation Village Commercial 1 (b) to faciliate a lot line adjustment to include that portion within neighbouring 1011 Miller Road.

This zone variation permits “service station” use and governs setbacks for that use. The Municipality then intends to exchange that portion of Lot B with an equivalent area of land from 1011 Miller Road along Bowen Island Trunk Road to contain the Multi-Use Path.

Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to Daniel Martin at 604-9474255 extension 230 or by email to dmartin@bimbc.ca.

Full application details may be viewed at www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning.

• Speak at the Council Meeting: June 27, 2022 at 6:15 pm: VIA ZOOM: 1. E-mail the Corporate Officer (hdallas@bimbc.ca) up to 6:00 PM to pre-register for the speakers list. Subject line: “Public Comment” Your full name, phone number and topic.

2. Join via Zoom and wait for your name to be called out. Visit www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/council-meetings for login information.

IN PERSON: Register your name on the speakers list, located in Council Chambers. Your name will be called during the public comment section.

• Write to the attention of Mayor and Council: 1. Email: mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca 2. Mail: 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 All comments received will form part of the public record and will be considered by Council in their deliberations.

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VIEWPOINTS A helping hand

As part of my integration efforts to island culture, Friday nights I’ve been scorekeeping for the Fastpitch league down at the ballpark. It’s a great group of players and fans, and a fun way to spend an evening if you’re down in the Cove.

You’ll quickly notice (especially on a Friday) that many of these attendees are kids. I’m sure most, if not all of them, enjoy baseball. But these kids don’t spend the game sitting around - they’re hustling from the first pitch to the final out.

That’s because balls that leave the park are worth money in the bank to the eager youth who retrieves it: 50 cents for a foul ball and $1 for the coveted home run. The financial incentive is wildly popular, and saves the adults working the game (ie. me) from running around all night.

Normally, a few dollars are dished out each night. Last Friday, the Shakers and Twins decided they were going to put me in financial ruin by sending every other pitch over the fence. Barely halfway through the game, the bank was dry.

But to the kids’ credit, they kept hustling for foul balls, confident the scorekeeper would honor his hastily developed tab system at the end of the game. And I was able to, thanks to two kids in particular who were kind enough to run a $20 bill I (thankfully) had to the General Store to make change. Their efforts right before the 8:30 closing bell saved the day, ensured everybody got paid, and perhaps avoided a complete abandonment of the league by Bowen youth. So to that boy and girl, I thank you immensely!

And if you’re looking for some more awesome local kids, turn to Page 6-7 for another week of our 2022 Grad section. One week just wasn’t enough! (Also I missed some in the junk folder...)

Thanks so much to every parent and grad who made these issues happen! Congrats to you all!

- Alex Kurial, editor

Squashing the competition I am delighted to advise we have a Canadian champion amongst us in our Bowen Community.

Doug Macdougall recently won the 70+ Men’s singles Squash title.

Having known Doug for many years, as a fellow BC Jester’s member, I can vouch for his superior squash skills. As a member of the Bowen Island Golf Club, he is now doing a fine job of transferring his exceptional hand-eye

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co-ordination to golf, a game which one would think should be much easier with the same size ball, that is stationary no less!

With Doug’s commitment to perfection, I have every reason to believe you could be hearing from me shortly. Well done Doug and congratulations from all of your envious fellow Old Crocs and Old Buzzards at the golf club, as well as the younger members of the club.

- Bruce Russell

Thanks for hosting! (And attending) I want to thank the Hearth Gallery, Jami Scheffer the executive director and curator along with Kathleen Ainscough, Mathilde Rohr, Aryana Rayne, the board and many others who make Gallery work. They kindly offered me a ton of space, which motivated me to complete four large composite projects, develop new prints, and some unconventional camera tech to bring the show together.

They were flexible and creative to work

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with. The Hearth has a warm feeling, an interesting space and clever people circulating through it throughout the day. It fills and empties in rhythm with the ferry. It’s a kind of arts hatchery in the tradition of the trout hatchery upstream from it. It was a wonderful creative experience, and I encourage everyone to get to the gallery soon and enjoy their latest collections.

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Conservancy’s Marine Atlas wins award for excellence

EXPLORING BOWEN’S MARINE WORLD — A MARINE ATLAS OF NEXWLÉLEXWEM/BOWEN ISLAND HAS BEEN AWARDED INTERPRETATION CANADA’S 2021 SILVER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

BOWEN ISLAND CONSERVANCY

The Marine Atlas project was launched early in 2019 to foster public awareness of local marine conservation issues, and to celebrate the recovery of the marine neighbourhood around us.

It tells the story of the plants and animals that live around Bowen’s shores and provides science-based input on important issues such as how climate change might affect Atl’ka7tsem/ Howe Sound’s marine webs, and how preserving extensive stretches of wild shoreline will positively impact the marine environment.

As well, it answers questions like “How long have the people of the Squamish Nation travelled Atl’ka7tsem to fish, harvest clams, and hunt seals and sea lion?”, and “Who are the local environmental stewards advocating for the things nature needs?”

Interpretation Canada is the professional association of the

people who work to connect Canadians with our natural and cultural heritage through activities that encourage hands-on experiences, discovery, learning and stewardship. Each year Interpretation Canada’s Awards of Excellence honor the year’s best interpretive programs and projects. Their panel of judges was effusive in their comments about Exploring Bowen’s Marine World: “Reviewing your Atlas got me jumped up. Got me excited and I hope others would feel the same way.”

“The stories put us into the island’s story and make us want to help. The pictures give us direction of what we can find in real life, not just on paper. And the examples of current citizen science provide us a means to undertake something.”

“Congratulations to your team and to the Bowen Island community for their activism.”

Exploring Bowen’s Marine World, produced by Len Gilday, Will Husby, Susan Munro, and Bob Turner, is now in its third printing, and may be purchased at Phoenix on Bowen in Village Square. You may also find it at the Bowen Island Public Library.

Walking for justice in their own backyard MERIBETH DEEN Contributor If you walk around Killarney Lake on Sunday, June 26, you are likely bump into islanders Brenda Morrison and Lisa Holland somewhere along the loop. For the past two years, these islanders have devoted a day at the end of June to circling Killarney six times as a fundraiser for North Shore Restorative Justice (NSRJ).

Morrison has been walking for this cause for much longer than two years, but Covid gives her a reason to speak about the organization’s work, and about restorative justice itself, here on Bowen Island.

Holland is one of NSRJ’s longest-serving volunteers.

“I started working as a volunteer with NSRJ 15 years ago because she was intrigued with restorative justice as an alternative to the criminal justice system,” she says. “As a volunteer facilitator I have witnessed people repair relationships with their neighbours, others have learned life skills and repaired the harm they’ve caused. The Restorative Justice process can be used in any kind of conflict when the offender takes responsibility for their actions. All involved can move forward.”

Morrison, the Director for the Centre of Restorative Justice at Simon Fraser University, adds “rj” is grounded in traditional practices that Indigenous peoples around the world have used to heal their communities after they have suffered a harm.

Over the years, the Bowen Island Community has benefitted from NSRJ by participation in its Restorative

Places of Worship Welcome You

A segment of Will Husby’s graphic Life on Rocky Shores. Husby’s interpretative drawings drew special praise: “I love the maps and the photographs are of high quality, but the graphics win here.”

Team Marine Atlas - Len Gilday, Will Husby, Bob Turner, and Susan Munro. / Cathryn Robertson photo Response Program which diverts criminal cases away from the courts and towards the community.

“A court process steals the voices from those most affected, victims becomes mere witnesses to their own crime,” says Morrison. “And we we know that for one dollar spent on restorative justice, eight dollars is saved from being spent in the criminal justice system.”

Island youth have also participated in NSRJ’s Youth Justice Lab. These labs teach youth interpersonal, conflict resolution and project management skills. The original lab in 2020 led to the development of a Youth Justice Council which focused on learning about decolonization and presenting that learning through free online workshops.

Donations made to this walk-a-thon will go straight into these programs. Online contributions can be made at nsrh.ca/news/join-our-walk-a-thon If you are simply up for a walk and to learn more, head to the lake on June 26.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Hunter Scarfe Kaelyn Denis-Lay Kaelyn has loved growing up on Bowen Island, surrounded by family, friends and her dog, Tuna. She is headed to Western University in the fall to study biology as she begins her journey to become a veterinarian.

Congratulations on all of all your accomplishments in highschool, for reaching every goal, for being the sweetest and the wisest and the best dancer and hugger ever. Stay weird little boo. You’re gonna make the world a better place and we couldn’t be more proud of you. Honours with Distinction. Mastery of subject English. English 12 scholarship. McGill university.

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• Aaron Sluggett Memorial Scholarship • Maggie Cumming Legacy Bursary • Bowen Island Community Foundation Academic Scholarship • Bowen Island Community Foundation Trade Scholarship • BIGC Herb Paterson Scholarship • Apply by Tuesday, July 5 https://bowenfoundation.com/grants/scholarship-and-bursary-application/ BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Grace Quarry I’m looking forward to taking a year off to travel to Australia. I have accepted and plan to attend Queen’s university in 2023. Thank you to all my friends and family for making the last 5 years so enjoyable.

Scholarship Secrets with Hudson Stiver BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

You might be worried about going away to university/college/trade/art school and, to be fair, there is a lot to worry about. The Bowen Island Community Foundation wants to make taking the leap just a little bit easier for you.

“How?” you ask. By offering up a cornucopia of scholarships and bursaries (“cornucopia” is a bit strong… perhaps an “ensemble”). We’ve recruited Hudson Stiver, university student and a winner of the Aaron Sluggett Memorial Scholarship, to shed some light on the situation.

How has winning the scholarship helped you?

“Winning the Aaron Sluggett Memorial Scholarship helped immensely during my first year of university, in a time where every dollar counts. Using the scholarship to contribute to my tuition allowed me to funnel more time into my academics. It allowed me to focus on understanding new expectations that were different from what I had experienced in high school.

Being able to focus on my school allowed me to take full advantage of the classes, extracurriculars, and opportunities that my university had to offer, rather than focusing on meeting my tuition and living costs. It lifted what would’ve been a weight off of my shoulders, and allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my first year of university.”

Was it difficult to apply?

“I found it incredibly easy to apply to the Community Foundation’s scholarships. It was easy for me to provide a community reference and a transcript with my high school grades, which meant that two-thirds of the process was already completed. By dedicating a couple of hours establishing my connection to Bowen Island, I was able to create my applications for two community foundation scholarships over one weekend of work.”

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CLASS OF 2022

Ali Catchlove

Maya Tamblyn

Lenya Dowler

Ali is happy to leave high school and early ferries behind her! She is looking forward to her next adventure studying biology, focusing on genetics, at Laurier University in Ontario this fall.

Ali has enjoyed growing up on Bowen Island, spending most of her childhood in the gym, at the beach and building a zoo.

She would like to thank her friends, family, coaches, teachers, and community of Bowen island for supporting her along the way. Congratulations to the class of 2022, it’s been a blast!

We are so proud of you and excited to watch you take the world by storm! “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose… You’ll move mountain, Kid!” (Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!) We look forward to seeing what you manifest in this next chapter! Love, the Fam. P.S. “Have a nice day.”

After doing so well in high school, including a challenging year abroad, we think there’s nothing Lenya can’t accomplish with her hard work and determination. She will be competing in equestrian vaulting at the BC Summer Games in July. After some European travel in August, she heads to the University of Alberta for the Animal Health Science program, majoring in Performance and Companion Animals. She’s hoping this will lead to her becoming a veterinarian. Congratulations, Lenya, we’re very proud of you!

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What would you say to anyone who is on the fence about applying?

“Go ahead and do it! The applications are easy to complete and by putting in a couple hours of work you could ease your financial stresses during your first year of university.”

Any words of wisdom from this first year at University?

“My best advice would be to make the most of every experience. Some people might feel a bit nervous when embarking on a new experience, but it is important to know that there are so many people in the same boat. By taking advantage of the opportunities your institution has to offer, you can create bonds with like-minded people and establish lasting friendships. First-year

goes by quickly, and by taking the opportunities that come your way you can ensure that you look back at that year with a sense of fulfillment rather than a sense of regret.”

Apply now via: https://bowenfoundation.com/grants/scholarship-and-bursary-application/ Deadline: 11:59 pm, July 5, 2022 Many thanks to Hudson, and good luck to everyone!

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The Ucluelet TUP pilot project allowed the fast tracking of applications for people to occupy an RV on a property (with the owner’s support) for up to six months, a timeframe chosen to mirror the typical summer worker season.

One RV was allowed per property, and applicants had to prove sufficient hookups to necessities such as water, sewage and electricity.

The typical $500 TUP application fee was waived, but

a $1,000 security deposit still applied. Consultation with neighbours was encouraged, but not a condition.

BIM staff were asked last month to find out how the project went in Ucluelet last year. Island community planner Natasha Cheong presented the findings to council June 13, and it turned out uptake was lower than Ucluelet was hoping for: of 11 total applications there were nine approved by council. Of those, just three applicants followed through to obtain their permits.

This led Ucluelet to conclude that “although housing

three seasonal workers was a positive outcome, the project involved considerable staff time and associated costs. In light of this, district staff recommended the project not be repeated the following year (2022).”

Feedback that could explain the lack of participation included people saying the six-month timeline was too short, the $1,000 security deposit was too much, and both property and RV owners said they objected to municipal inspections of their setups.

While they scrapped the overall project, Ucluelet still encouraged people to apply for the TUPs on an individual basis this year, and the same three people obtained permits for the 2022 summer season.

While their municipality again said housing three people is better than none, they say three permits per year shows “TUPs are a temporary band-aid to address the affordability crisis, and reiterate the importance of focusing on developing long-term housing solutions.”

Cheong said regardless of what Bowen’s numbers would look like, at this point in the summer there wasn’t time to develop a well thought out plan for a mass application initiative before council’s August recess.

“We believe this short timeline is unrealistic, as it’s even shorter than Ucluelet’s two-month timeline, which as previously stated was too short,” said Cheong, adding a rushed plan could result in problems that negatively impact any chance at the project’s success in the future.

Cheong says the municipality can still consider TUP applications on an individual basis, like Ucluelet is now doing moving forward.

Council was in unanimous agreement with the suggestions. “I think it’s very clear that it’s not a viable project for this summer on Bowen, but the conversation you’ve had with the folks in Ucluelet makes this potentially worth doing in the coming year,” said Coun.

Maureen Nicholson.

The idea will be brought back to Council’s 2023 strategic planning session. A preliminary timeline for the project would see applications open in January with a March deadline, a review session in April, and TUP approvals in May for the summer season.

BICSA Summer update VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FALL/WINTER JOAN VYNER Chair / Bowen Island Community School Association Bowen Island Community School is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for 2022/23 who were nominated and elected at the recent AGM: Lusunga Kayani, Helen Wallwork, Sarah Winny, Tammy Brockmeyer, Pernille Nielsen and Joan Vyner. Sarah Haxby, community school coordinator and Scott Slater, principal, are ex-officio board members.

As Covid restrictions were gradually lifted in 2021/22, the CSA Board was delighted to be able to offer the Christmas Craft Fair and the Elements of Bowen Youth Art Show and Auction in partnership with the Hearth Gallery. Thanks to our partner, Bowen Island Recycling Depot, for once again inviting the CSA to participate in the refundable program.

A special thanks to the Seymour Bay Foundation for a significant grant this year. These funds will be used to purchase much needed equipment for BICS including some new tables, two wireless headset mics, a contributon to the new playground equipment, as well as supporting some on-going programs including the community garden and community cultural connection.

The Board is looking forward to inviting the community to have fun at the ‘Turkey Trot’ an all ages family fun dance on Friday, Oct. 7. In late October, families will be encouraged to attend a social media literacy session to learn how to keep our young people safe online. The Christmas Craft Fair is set for Sunday, Dec. 4. These events need volunteer committee members to ensure their success. If you would like to join the fun, please contact us bowencsa@gmail.com.

Enjoy the summer and see you in September!

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SwimBowen 2022 - Volunteers Needed

Public Notice

MARY LETSON SwimBowen The countdown is on! SwimBowen is only 4 weeks away, Saturday July 16th, 10am at Tunstall Bay beach. The SwimBowen team is pulling together the finishing touches and we are short a few volunteers. We would love it if you can help out! Please email swimbowensociety@gmail.com, or call 604 9479601, or register directly on SwimBowen. com and click on “Volunteer”. Have you already registered as a volunteer? We are ever so grateful! We will be in touch in the coming weeks to confirm arrival time and volunteer duties.

Fundraising for the Cancer Care Fund is rocketing along. Every year we host this event, my heart bursts with the stunning generosity of our community near and far.

Every one of us is affected by this devastating disease, but the Cancer Care Fund provides a kind of touch stone of hope, a bootson-the-ground kind of fund that helps dispel that pang of powerlessness knowing your

donation helps to alleviate the hardship cancer treatment has on one’s life.

To date SwimBowen 2022 registrants have raised an incredible $15,760.00 for Bowen Islanders in cancer treatment. Thanks to our fundraising swimmers, sponsors and incredible donors - we are more than half way to our goal of $25,000.

The top fundraiser wins a 3 night Whistler getaway for 2 valued at $2500. It includes accommodations, lift tickets, the Scandinave Spa, and a $200 gift certificate to Il Caminetto. Divine! We can’t wait to give this away on event day. The top fundraisers are currently: North Vancouver resident Sandy Parkinson, and Bowen swimmers, Anne Challot, Jlonka Bally-Brownand Susan Alexander. Keen to support a swimmer and help them win this amazing prize all while supporting the Cancer Care Fund? Go to SwimBowen.com and click on Sponsor a Swimmer.

For more information about SwimBowen or the Cancer Care Fund, find us at SwimBowen.com. We can’t wait to connect.

See you on the beach!

The power ofThree! And Four!

CATCHING STARS GALLERY

The gallery is celebrating its fourth successful year of operation and we have much to celebrate! Please join us this Sunday, June 26 from 2 – 4 pm on the patio and raise a glass to four years! And just for fun we have a trivia contest on our facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/catchingstarsgallery). Visit our website Artist Page at https://www.catchingstarsgallery.com for the answers. For the photo contest: Send a photo of your favourite artwork purchased at Catching Stars Gallery. Post on FB & Instagram and tag @catchingstarsgallery or email info@catchingstarsgallery.com Pick up your prize at the party!

We are very excited to announce that award-winning fine art photographer Alys Williams, who recently joined the cooperative as an associate, will now be the third Member and Co-owner at Catching Stars Gallery, joining Emilie Kaplun and Kathleen Ainscough.

Alys, also relatively new to Bowen Island, brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the position and her passion for photography and nature will surely inspire! We look forward to working with her and celebrating many more years of success!

Catching Stars Gallery is the result of many years of work and dreams for the original three founders, Pauulet Hohn, Marie Neys and Emilie Kaplun. Ever the artist, “I’m a strong believer in the power of three,” says Marie Neys. The three star-like pendant lights that hang from the ceiling in the gallery symbolize those three dreams that came together in Catching Stars Gallery.

Over the years, many changes have transpired. From 28 artists in the beginning, we are now representing 55 artists! At the end of 2016, the dream became a reality when the space below the Pub became available.

There are now over 30 Bowen Island artists represented at Catching Stars Gallery and the balance are artists mainly from the

lower mainland., BC, Alberta and Ontario.

Recently joining as an associate is prolific artist Nick Jennings and you will recognize many of the local scenes depicted in his original paintings and prints. He also creates mandalas and prints and textiles of those are also available. We are excited to welcome Deb Stringfellow into the fold as our newest associate. Watch for her new line of beaded jewelry and her smiling face as she takes her shifts beginning in July! We also welcome artist John Topham’s stunning turned wood creations, locally and ethically sourced and each piece’s provenance meticulously recorded. Also new to Catching Stars, Tealish is a family-run operation and Laura and Mike have created delicious, healthy premium loose teas presented in a fun, fresh way. Samples will be on offer soon!

Locals and visitors alike enjoy the creativity of our many local artists and now that the world has opened up for travelling we are seeing many more visitors. We recently shipped some original artworks for visitors who fell in love with the works. A recent testimonial states “I just wanted to thank you for wrapping my beautiful painting so nicely. It arrived in perfect condition. It is now hanging on my wall and I absolutely love it!

It will always be a special memory for me of Bowen Island. Thank you again”.

Kathleen Ainscough, Alys Williams, Emilie Kaplun - Co-owners of Catching Stars Gallery. / Sam Kaplun photo

I Emmanouil Michellis hereby give notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

The Pursuant E. Michellis has deposited the following project to the Minister of Transport. The work can be found on the on-line Navigable Waters Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under registry number 2022-506639, a description of the following work, its site and plans: This work involves the creation of an art installation on top of a floating artificial reef in the English Bay in the Burrard Inlet at Flora’s Field Park across the coast from the Littlebig Beach in Vancouver, BC, VCJ 3R4.

SwimBowen registrant Susan Alexander resting between her laps.

Registered for the 1500 metre distance, this is Susan’s way to celebrate her 65th year. Go Susan, go! / Submitted photo We are very grateful for the continued support of our patrons and our local community and we are looking forward to seeing many of you at the party!

Emilie, Kathleen and Alys on behalf of everyone at Catching Stars Gallery!

Comments regarding the effect of this work and on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or, by sending your comments directly to #820-800 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC, V6Z 2J8, if you do not have access to the internet.

However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent.

E.Michellis manny@panoplo.co om

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR All Summer June-August – Teen Summer Reading Challenge, for Bowen teens 13-18 years old. Pick up a tracker at Bowen Library or visit bowenlibrary.ca/tsrc. Complete the reading challenges and submit your tracker by Tuesday, August 30, to be entered in the grand prize draw!

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 In-person Public Open House re Detached Secondary Suite Minimum Lot Size, 2 pm to 5 pm ChessMates at the Bowen Island Library, 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Join us for our final spring round of all-ages chess! This last session is a friendly tournament. All experience levels welcome. Chess boards provided. Registration required— please call us at (604) 947-9788 to register.

Barney Bentall and Friends, ‘Cover Your Trail’ featuring opening act Wild Honey. Bowen Island Pub 7:30 pm Tickets on sale now at the pub. An evening in support of the Caring Circle and Ukraine Relief.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Legion Friday night dinner. BBQ Burgers and 3 summer salads. Cheap beer! Doors at 5:30, dinner at 6:30. Members $13, Non-members $15 Bowen Island Men’s Fastpitch Brewers v Diggers 6:30 pm Snug Cove Field Straightup Seven Hills FREE CONCERT on the Union Steamship Marina Lawn. Bar opens at 6:30 pm, Music at 7 pm Saturday, June 25 Nectar Yoga on the Pier (beside the ferry) Check Nectar website for times. $15 pre-register at nectaryoga.ca Bowen Island Farmers Market Bowen Island Community School 10 am to Noon every Saturday Bowen Island United Church presents annual Strawberry Tea, 10 am to 3 pm. 1122 Miller Rd. Strawberry Shortcake, BBQ, Raffles, Silent Auction, Storytime, Live music … and more ….

Bowen Slopitch League- cheer on your friends and neighbours at Snug Cove field! -The Sluggers vs Loggers noon - Basecombers vs The Blu’s 2pm Phoenix vs Burley Batters 4 pm

Sunday, June 26 Nectar Yoga on the Pier (beside the ferry) Check Nectar website for times. $15 pre-register at nectaryoga.ca Squamish Weaving with Cheximiya @ Bowen Library & The Hearth Gallery. 2 pm, Drop-in/All ages. Watch, learn, and weave with celebrated artist Cheximiya who combines modern techniques with the ancient Skwxwú7mesh art of weaving. Join us at the Cove Commons and participate in creating a unique wool weaving that will remain on display at the Library.

Julio Avila and his 7-piece Cuban Band Cates Hill Chapel Doors 6:20 pm, show 7 pm. Tickets and info at julioavilacubanband.com Friday, July 1 Canada Day Reimagined Bowen Island Community School 10 am - 1 pm Reconciliation, celebration & community. Food, music, and fun Sunday, July 10 Garden Party at The Commons community garden (across from Grafton Lake). 10 am to 3 pm. Gardens tours and refreshments. Drop by with all your questions about regenerative gardening! bowenfoodresilience.ca

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A Look Back - with the Bowen Archives DAVID COLLINGS Archival Summer Student / Bowen Island Museum & Archives The following are unedited excerpts from the Undercurrent in decades past. Anything sound familiar? To read past Undercurrent issues, or follow up on information, please contact us at bihistorians@telus.net or 604-947-2655.

40 Years Ago - June 1982 Changes in Bowen’s mail system prompt a poem and an opinion: Almost six years I carried mail along our gorgeous rural route and rain or shine, it mattered not but that I gave out checks and bills and hoped the first outweighed the last; and greeting cards and catalogues; and scented notes from amorous girls who thought with such they’d win a mate; and birthday greetings by the score for lovely ladies and gallant men-M.H.R.O.T.D. I said to them-that very night they’d phone to say their sincere thanks, but most of all happy letters for Grandmas new and we’d rejoice together there by the mailbox in the rain; and saddening news of grim decease or condolence letters that made me part of every grieving family; and Christmas came and Christmas went and I was weary to the bone.

And now I say my fond farewell to all my friends --practically all our Islanders-and ask forgiveness for errors made --I made a few!

I shall remember my happy days on rural route (I brought the route to Bowen’s Isle) for all my life. l. reid.

For the past six years, Larry Reid, and on occasion his alternates, have been familiar and welcome figures buzzing around the Island distributing the mail. Many people looked forward to the brief encounters at the mail box, the exchange of cheerful banter, and sometimes not so cheerful banter. Special attention was always extended to those who needed it, and the presence of the “mail person” lightened many a dull day.

When the rural route was first inaugurated, at L. Reid’s suggestion, there were approximately 79 names on the list. Today there are over 800 with many duplications of surnames, all bearing the RR #1 address, making errors in delivery, at times, unavoidable.

And now, Larry’s job of “postperson” has been terminated, at the end of June, for, at the moment, reasons unknown. It is to be hoped that whoever takes over the mail run will benefit from the PR built up over the past six years. It is also hoped that a new system is started, giving each box holder a number. Growing up with a system helps a lot, but going in cold with the present system will certainly not be easy. Good luck to the new rural mail person.

30 Years Ago - June 1992 Queen of Capilano The 95-metre Queen of Capilano begins ferry service to Bowen Island Saturday. She is the first ship in the B.C. Ferries fleet with

such features as diesel electric engines and state-of-the-art computerized systems. The ferry will be on display Saturday at an open house from 7 to 8 p.m.

20 Years Ago - June 2002 Curious Headlines: Back country horsemen to speak Sapphire sleuths on summer siesta Bowen snubbed in garden giveaway contest Water taxi rudeness criticized Young swimmer proud of feat: My name is Jack Welsh. I’m six years old. I swam out to one of the rocks on the breakwater at Sandy Beach at the highest tide I’ve ever been swimming in. After sitting there for a while, I swam back. I don’t think any other kids have swam to that rock before. I thought it was news so I asked my dad if I could tell people in the newspaper. I hope you can help.

10 Years Ago - June 2012 On the calendar: Friday, June 29: Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in.

Saturday, June 30: Bowen Island Gives - Hike up Mt. Gardner: 10 a.m. at the trailhead, afterparty at 7 p.m. at the Legion.

Sunday, July 1: Happy Canada Day: noon to 3 p.m. Crippen Park with music, goodies and games.

Thursday, July 5: Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge.

Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.

Happy 100th Marion Moore!

Bowen resident Marion Moore celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday, June 22. The Bowen Island Museum & Archives, along with Marion’s friend Annie O’Dea, submitted photos from her life to the Undercurrent to mark the occasion.

The first anniversary of the congregation in front of Bowen Island United Church. Marion Collins can be seen in the back row, the young girl with a bow in her hair. / Mr. Timms photo

Bowen Island Anti-Nuclear Group at the Annual Peace Walk in Vancouver, April 1991. Marion Moore is second from the left.

Happy 100th Birthday Marion Moore. Love ya, Annie

Six girls posing for a summertime photograph. Back row: Jean Wood; Betty James; Jean Collins. Front: Connie Ashcroft; Marion Collins; Peggy Punnett.