Bowen Island Undercurrent, April 19, 2013

Red tape for tiny homesHomes for Less II is looking for a good location for a tiny house

Money and childrenWorkshop will explain that allowance can be divided into different categories

Scholarship deadlinesBowen students can apply to Bowen Community Foundation until April 30

Salmon ConfidentialDocumentary follows biologist’s quest to save wild salmon

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SUSANNE MARTINE D I T O R

Abandoned sofas, mattresses and TV sets have been spotted on Bowen Island not just near the roads,

where they could potentially find a new

owner, but also in ditches and pushed over embankments, says Wil Hilsen, the Bowen Island Municipality’s manager of public works.

“We want the public to know that there are options for disposing those items responsibly,” Hilsen said, adding that the

annual residential clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the Bowen Island Recycling Depot on Mount Gardner Road. Bowen Waste Service will provide large contain-ers where household items, appliances and

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Students of Emily Carr University of Art and Design are working to create a tiny home that packs living essentials into 150 square feet. The

model will be built on Granville Island but it can’t stay there and Robin Burger believes that this could present an opportunity for Bowen Island. At the April 8 council meeting, Burger presented a report on the second Homes for Less program, together with Charles Dobson, associate professor at Emily Carr University. They suggested that the Bowen Island Municipality could take a role in the project.

“We have homeless people on Bowen and I would like to dedicate my presentation to all the local homeless people in the past as well as the present,” said Burger who is currently working on a commu-nity service practicum for a master’s degree in com-munity psychology. She explained that the original Homes for Less project was built at the Emily Carr University site in 2008 and that four of the tiny homes were subsequently brought to Bowen by the Bowen Community Housing Association in an effort to highlight the reality of homelessness and create awareness of the need for affordable housing options.

Burger presented statistics that show that 116,000 people in B.C. are in a housing crisis, with 11,000 being visibly homeless. “Another 65,000 people are at risk of homelessness – they spend more than 50 per cent of their income on rent and many live in sub-standard housing,” Burger said, adding that Homes for Less II’s goal is to design a unit adopting sustain-able design practices using recycled material.

Dobson explained that the original Homes for Less buildings were “just shells” and that this time, the emphasis is on designing a place for a single home-less person that is truck transportable and includes amenities for washroom, heating and other services to make the building livable. Dobson said, “I was impressed that Bowen stepped up to the plate when the tiny houses needed a home [in 2008].”

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other items considered too large for weekly gar-bage pick-up can be disposed of free of charge. Mattresses will be accepted with a maximum of two per vehicle.

The spring clean-up will be followed by a free paint recycling and hazardous waste disposal event on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Building Centre, 1013 Grafton Road, where things like latex, aerosols and oil-based paints and stains can be dropped off. Details are available on the municipality’s website at www.bimbc.ca or by calling Bowen Waste Service at 604-947-2255. Items that are

accepted at the Bowen Island Recycling Depot are listed at www.bimbc.ca/recycling and include elec-tronics.

Leaving unwanted junk by the side of the road or dumping it in a public place is inconsiderate, said Hilsen, explaining that he has to tap into the roads’ budget to pay for the disposal. “[Those funds] could go to other works we should be doing for the general public,” he said. “Someone is passing on a problem to Bowen taxpayers.”

Adding insult to injury was a piece of junk that was left right next to a newly erected No Littering sign last week, prompting Hilsen to urge islanders to get rid of unwanted items in a responsible manner.

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“Now we need a place for [the new unit]. That’s where we need your support,” Dobson added.

“We are hoping there would be a place for it on Bowen,” Burger said. “I feel that this is a great oppor-tunity as a model for advancing affordable housing and build awareness.”

Dobson said that the unit will have a composting toilet, propane heating, LED lighting and would be connected to water lines coming from the outside. “It also has a bar sink, shower and an under-the-counter bar fridge,” he added.

Burger believes the home would fit into a rural set-ting like Bowen Island and says there has been an expression of interest from a local homeless person.

“It makes sense that we try it out here,” Dobson

said, explaining that Burger would write a report about the research project. “We want to make sure it works well from many different perspectives – we realize that you need more than a building [to address homelessness].”

Councillor Wolfgang Duntz commended Burger for being “one of strongest advocates for affordable hous-ing on Bowen” and said he hopes to make some head-way during this term.

“When I use the term affordable housing, I am talk-ing about housing for people who cannot afford to buy a home,” he explained. “If that need is not met, we will lose the young folks in the community. When it comes to your proposal, in the public’s perception, affordable housing could be mistaken for providing housing for the homeless.”

Duntz added that he realizes that housing for the homeless is a part of affordable housing but it makes up only a certain percentage. He also expressed fears that focusing on homelessness could potentially attract more homeless people to Bowen.

“Bowen Island has a small population and a small tax base,” Duntz explained. “And we don’t have all the services the homeless require, like dealing with men-tal illness and drug use. I feel that the notion that we build something for the homeless will be counter-pro-ductive.” Councillor Darron Jennings said that he is a firm believer in pilot projects but that concerns that housing for the homeless could attract more should also be taken under consideration. He also cautioned that the Land Use Bylaw and building code could be hurdles to bringing the unit to the island.

Councillor Cro Lucas mentioned a proposal by Ruth Harding that also envisions building a small house. “It sounds like there is a confluence of the idea,” he said. “I see this as an exciting opportunity of trying out a model that is cutting edge.”

Councillor Alison Morse stated that bringing the house to Bowen would likely depend on a communi-ty-minded resident offering to put it on an empty lot.

Mayor Jack Adelaar acknowledged that afford-able housing is an important subject for the Metro Vancouver region and Bowen Island. “The municipal-ity has property that we are trying to develop in a sus-tainable fashion so we can address things like afford-able housing and affordable market housing,” he said.

Burger said that Homes for Less II is meant to cre-ate awareness. “It is simply a model for progressive design and for dealing with a social issue,” she said. “We have this issue in our community. If you address affordable housing, you address homelessness. And it is a project that the community can embrace.”

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An abandoned sofa bed had to be hauled away at taxpayers’ expense. Submitted photo

Spring clean-up a chance to clear out unwanted stuff

Burger: Tiny home would fit into rural setting

Unanxious ParentingBreaking the Cycle of Anxiety

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Wednesday,April 24

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Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Community Charter that the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will sit in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC on Thursday April 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm.

The Panel will review the Parcel Tax Roll prepared for the following bylaws. If no complaints are received, the parcel tax roll will be considered to be authenticated.

Hood Point Parcel Tax Bylaw # 145, 2005Eaglecliff Water System Parcel Tax Rates Bylaw # 117, 2004Bowen Island Community Parks Parcel Tax Bylaw # 47, 2002Bowen Island Garbage Parcel Tax Bylaw # 48, 2002Queen Charlotte Heights Parcel Tax Bylaw # 15, 2000

A property owner may make a complaint only on the grounds of an error or omission in the roll.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the office of the Collector at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 by the close of business on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

The Parcel Tax Roll is available for inspection at Municipal Hall during the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Questions concerning the above information or in relation to the complaints process should be directed to Kristen Watson, Interim Manager of Finance, Bowen Island Municipality, 604-947-4255.

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MeMbers requested for the solid Waste & resource ManageMent

advisory coMMitteeBowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Bowen Island Solid Waste & Resource Management Advisory Committee.The Committee will provide advice to Council regarding solid waste processing & management options, and develop and implement a long term solid waste management plan. Please visit the Committee page on the BIM website at: http://www.bimbc.ca/solid_waste_and_resource_management_advisory_committee to view the Terms of Reference.Those interested in sitting on the Bowen Solid Waste & Resource Management Advisory Committee are asked to print and fill out a Committee Application form (including details of specific expertise) located on the BIM website at: http://www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/committeeapplicform.pdf and respond in writing via email, fax or regular mail by Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to:Lisa Wrinch, Deputy Corporate OfficerBowen Island Municipality981 Artisan LaneBowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION/COMMENT2013‐2017 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN

Please be advised that there is a scheduled public meeting regarding the Proposed 2013 – 2017 Five Year Financial Plan on:

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.A Budget Public Open House will take place Monday, April 22, 2013

at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. A budget overview presentation will take place at 6:00 p.m., and

the floor will be opened to comments and questions from the public.

Questions should be directed to

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Children & money

SUSANNE MARTINE d i t o r

Children and Money will be the topic of a free workshop offered by the

Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC) on Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the BICS library.

The presenter, Andrea Verwey, will share tips on giving allow-ances and how to distinguish between a need and a want. Part of Verwey’s expertise comes from research and part comes from applying what she’s learned in her own family.

“I’m not a money expert,” Verwey said. “I’m a mum who got interested in the topic because I wanted to do the right thing in terms of teaching my kid financial literacy skills.” Verwey explained she would feel uncomfortable if people showed up, expecting to hear from “the money lady”.

“I did a bit of research, found a great book, Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s Money-Smart Kids, and started talking to other parents about things like allowance and talk-ing to your kids about money,” Verwey said. “Everyone said, ‘Oh allowance – I need to do some-thing about that. What are you doing?’”

Verwey compares the topic to something that should be addressed, “like doing or updat-ing your will, getting life insur-ance, or finally getting through all the Mad Men seasons,” but that often ends up on the back burner. At her house, she’s implemented Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s suggestions and has given her son an allowance since he turned five. “The age kids start getting an allowance will depend on the kid,” Verwey said. She explained that her son Louw was getting to a stage where he was asking for treats everywhere the fam-ily went: the General Store, the Ruddy, the ferry. “He was also starting to want things he would see in stores or at other kids’ houses, asking matter-of-factly if we could buy them, please, and getting rather upset when the answer was no or (almost as bad) ‘why don’t you ask for it for your birthday?’” Vervey said. “We realized he was ready to learn that available money

for treats and toys is finite, and start making some of his own choices.”

Verwey believes that the best ways for kids to learn to become money-wise are through observ-ing their family, talking about it and “having a go with their own money and their own transac-tions.” There is a lot to learn at a young age, from figuring out the different denominations of coins to getting a general sense of what things cost ($0.25 for a lollipop, $1 for a kid’s cone, $1 for a toy from the Knick Knack Nook, $5 to $125 for Playmobil wonders), according to Verwey.

“There’s also handling a trans-action – handing over money in a polite way and waiting for change – and figuring out a safe place to keep their money,” she said. “As kids get older, there’s more to think about in terms of budgeting, shopping around for the best price, and learning to work through the pang of not giving in to every desire, ideally because they have a special pur-chase or experience that they are saving for.”

As to how much allowance to give, Verwey again turned to Money Smart Kids for advice. “Vaz-Oxlade suggests start-ing out at $1 for every year of a kid’s age, and that’s what we have done. A few people were shocked when they heard about the $5 a week for a five-year-old but that’s not all pocket money,” Verwey says. “We’ve set up a ver-sion of the system recommended by Vaz-Oxlade who suggests cre-ating separate jars.”

One of the jars can be dedi-cated to “forever-savings,” one for planned purchases like toys, experiences or special clothes, one is for sharing and giving to others and one for pocket money that can be spent through the week.

“We have created three jars for Louw: the bank for forever money, savings for purchases and pocket money that he keeps in a little change purse. We always make a fuss over the first $1 of his $5 that gets put in the bank – we say goodbye and know that it is gone (for a house, a business or something important he decides on when he grows up). The rest gets

divided up,” Verwey said. “Having pocket money created a huge change straight away. No more whining for treats at the General Store or on the ferry. Less ‘want’ around toys because he knows that he can buy (or save to buy) what he wants.” Not all the learning experi-ences were easy and Verwey recalls the time when her son spent $45 on a remote control toy that broke almost straight away. At another time, he borrowed $2 from her at the Knick Knack Nook and didn’t have the money to buy an ice cream when his pocket money for the week was blown.

But the system has also worked well in dealing with money from members of the extended family who know about it and can con-tribute in their own way. “Louw’s grandpa adds to his pocket money for helping with jobs. His grandma in South Africa will give money specifically for ‘the bank’ or for ‘saving for a toy,’” Verwey explains. “And having his own money limits has made it easier to talk to Louw about our own spending decisions.”

He now understands about the need for saving for special pur-chases and occasions. “When I do decide to treat Louw to an ice cream or a special book, it feels like a treat, and not something he is expecting or constantly demand-ing,” Verwey says.

Children and Money is the fourth workshop in the financial literacy series sponsored by BCC, BICS, Family Place, Phoenix on Bowen and Allan Financial. Ross Allan will also be on hand to answer questions about insurance planning for children.

To register for the workshop, call Ann Silberman at 604.947.9626 or email [email protected]

Verwey added that she’ll present the ideas from the book Money-Smart Kids, that will also be avail-able for purchase, and other read-ing material and discuss a range of common scenarios affecting par-ents of little kids right up through teens. “I know that we’ll all learn much if not more from those dis-cussions,” she said.

Financial Fitness workshop explores topics like allowance and distinguishing wants from needs

Andrea Verwey says giving her son Louw an allowance has made a huge difference She will share her experiences at the Financial Fitness workshop on April 23. Susanne Martin photo

Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and impact of whatever

emergency we might face .Emergency Preparedness Week, May

5-11, encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need. This special week is a national effort of provincial and territo-rial emergency management organizations, and Public Safety Canada.

By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. It is important to:

• Know the risks – Although the conse-quences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare.

• Make a plan – It will help you and your family know what to do

• Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic sup-plies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-suffi-cient for at least 72 hours in an emergency.

Visit www.getprepared.ca for more resources to help you and your family pre-pare for all types of emergencies.

This week, take concrete actions to be better prepared. Please do your part! Individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better - both during and after a major disaster. Get an emergency kit now - it can make a world of difference.

Be prepared

Scholarshipdeadline approachesBowen students are invited to sbmit

their applications for a number of scholarships and bursaries to the

Bowen Island Community Foundation by April 30.

There are scholarships and bursaries available for students entering university as well as university students continuing their studies. Among the scholarships awarded on Bowen Island are the Aaron Sluggett Memorial Scholarship, the Bowen Island Golf Association Junior Scholarship, the Danielle Dulong Memorial Scholarship, the Knick Knack Nook Environmental Sustainability Bursaries and the Maggie Cumming Memorial Scholarship.

Last year, eight students received support totalling $6,900. Details for the applications are available from school counsellors and at www.bowenfoundation.com.

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Dear editor:

Re: Thank you to Heron Watch and to Sue Ellen

Last Sunday, with a number of other interested commu-nity members, I attended the

Heron Watch sponsored by the Bowen Nature Club and the Bowen Conservancy. Sue Ellen Fast and Will Husby had their telescopes out on the sidewalk across from the Snug Cafe and we were all able to observe several of the six nests in the vicinity.

Most thrilling was the mating we observed in one nest as that bodes well for seeing new baby herons in about 28 days or so. Sue Ellen explained about this blue-listed spe-cies and its protected status under provincial law. She answered our questions about why our herons choose busy places like the cove to nest. Interestingly enough, the her-ons choose this area as eagles, their main predator other than humans,

are more spooked by noise and traf-fic and thus are less likely to be in the vicinity for long and thus less likely to raid the nests. Having said that, the herons can be spooked too, especially with too much noise in the immediate vicinity of the nests. The public is asked to respect the buf-fer area in order not to endanger the herons or risk having them abandon their nests (as has happened). Metro Vancouver Parks has done a good job of placing some signs in key locations around the buffer area to warn peo-ple about staying away from the trees where the herons are nesting.

Take your binoculars, stay on the sidewalk or on the marked trails – and enjoy our unique avian residents as they welcome spring – and become aware of the importance of these birds and why we need to protect them. Sue Ellen asks that you record and send her any of your observa-tions of heron nesting in your areas.

Nerys Poole

Thankful for emergency veterinary care

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To the editor:

Re: Joan McIntyre, MLA (retiring)

It’s been almost four years since I penned a letter to express my support for Joan McIntyre, a

friend of mine, and a true champion for Bowen Island in her role as our MLA in Victoria. Joan was first elect-ed in 2005 and re-elected to serve West Vancouver – Sea to Sky in 2009. On April 15, she officially concluded her duties and has now retired from public office. I am writing, here, to express my thanks.

Joan was the kind of politician we wish we always had – she, literally, put the ‘service’ first in being a public servant. It may not have been noticed by most Bowen Islanders, but Joan was willing (and more than able) to pick up our local issues and carry the torch for us in Victoria.

Her support helped deliver over one million dollars in provincial investment for our major infrastruc-ture (sewage systems) and recre-ational (turf field) needs.

She was a true champion for arts and culture, child care and senior’s activities – helping many Bowen non-profits with support for their capital and operating programs.

She also aided our requests for funding assistance for the commu-nity hall, seniors housing and even helped our golf club get assistance

for its clubhouse project. Joan took our priority issues and

local campaigns to the province and, with considerable equanimity, rep-resented our competing passions and ideas to her cabinet colleagues and government staff. In this vein, she deserves special recognition for helping shepherd the Faerie Fen con-servation project, the national park review and work to resolve issues with private docks and abandoned or derelict vessels.

On the continent, Joan’s work helped with major upgrades at Lions Gate Hospital and improvements to roads/bridges infrastructure in the riding.

While Joan achieved notable rec-ognition for her leadership abilities and passion for societal issues (ser-vice on committees such as Children and Youth, Families First, and Hope Centre (mental health, addiction), she also served our province as minister of state for intergovern-mental relations (2008-09) and was deputy chair, member of the Select Committee on Public Accounts.

For all this, and more, on behalf of Bowen Islanders, thank you Joan for your fine work and solid effort. Congratulations on your success and good luck with your next endeav-ours!

Doug Hooper

To the Editor:

This past weekend our dear friends from Vancouver came to Bowen for a visit. We went

for a lovely walk with the dogs in the afternoon sunshine before returning home to enjoy a relaxing Saturday evening. All seemed as it should be but at about 9 p.m., everything sud-denly changed. Our friends’ dog Noche started to wretch and very quickly began yelping in pain. Clearly something was terribly wrong. We called the 24-hour emergency num-ber for Bowen Veterinary Services and within 15 minutes, Dr. Alastair Westcott met us at the clinic. He immediately speculated that Noche was experiencing a condition called bloat, which causes the stomach to fill with gas and then twist.

We have since learned that bloat is a leading killer in dogs, second only to canine cancer. The only treat-

ment is emergency surgery, which Alastair performed after confirming the diagnosis through an x-ray and consulting with our friends. He called at about 1 a.m. after completing the surgery to let us know everything had gone well and that Noche was resting peacefully. He then stayed the night at the clinic to monitor Noche and administer her medications.

Further research on bloat has revealed that it is almost always fatal and can kill a dog within about two hours of the symptoms first appear-ing. If we did not have access to 24-hour emergency veterinary care on Bowen, Noche would have almost certainly died.

We are so thankful to Alastair and his technician Marla for saving Noche’s life and for handling the situ-ation with such care, sensitivity and professionalism. Thank you.

Jennifer Hall and Peter Robinson

Sue Ellen Fast shows how to watch Crippen Park’s heron colony without disturbing the nesting birds. Will Husby photo

MLA Joan McIntyre was a true champion for Bowen Island

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Welcome to the 23rd year of Island Neighbours, a gathering of items about island people, activities, interests and events. To share an item, email [email protected] or phone 947-2440.

Book sale? Yes! We are deep into

April and that means that now is the last chance to donate books for 2013’s Friends of the Library book sale. The sale is set for Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, in the BICS gym. April 30 is the donation deadline. So, if you have materials that you’ve been meaning to donate, pack them in small boxes and get them to the library during open hours. Do it soon!

• Of course, April is also the month when plans for summer activities are being finalized by many island organizations. A major new event, all set to go, is the Salmon Enhancement Program Community Workshop scheduled for May 17-19. This event, held every two years since 1991, brings together 120 to 200 community volunteers from all over British Columbia and the Yukon. From Friday to Sunday, participants will take part in edu-cational and inspirational pro-grams presented by community advisers and experts. The local hosts, the Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club, have worked thoughtfully to take advantage of local resources, accommodations, meal catering, shopping, island exploring, bus access, etc. Their detailed planning seems to cover every possible situation or need. Some of the attendees have asked for a shopping tour of the Cove so Peter King and his friendly bus have been booked for a morning

expedition from 10 am to 12:30. Key, of course, is the sharing of Bowen’s own achievements in the field of salmon enhancement, which are definitely praisewor-thy. And, second is the pleasure of sharing some of the things that make living on Bowen so special. Outgoing president Bill Newport and incoming president Tim Pardee and the Fish and Wildlife Club are to be congratulated on their organization.

• Visitor friendly? Definitely! The cove’s easy-to-find Boulevard Cottage is a marvelous location for a visitor centre as the Arts Council so deftly demonstrated last summer. And, this summer, Bowen’s Chamber of Commerce will be headquartered there as well. I’ve also heard that the Chamber is having its meetings in the Cottage 20 office of Bowen Heritage, a handy location with parking close by. Speaking of the Chamber’s renewed energy, it con-siders revitalizing the Citizen for the Year award. This award, creat-ed in 1978, lends recognition for major service to the Bowen com-munity given by an individual or, occasionally, a couple. The recipi-ent is selected in late summer and rides in the Bowfest parade. The long list of award recipients is a partial history of Bowen life.

• Steamship Days begin on Wednesday, July 10, and run through Sunday, July 14. The 2013 Steamship team learned a great deal from last year’s pioneer effort and are bringing their experi-ence to this summer’s event. One of the items mentioned is the special planning being arranged for seniors on the Wednesday and Thursday. Maybe bus tours? Certainly, many seniors will have heard about the resort years that lasted into the ‘50s so how to highlight those early years? Boats again: I’ve heard that Wolfgang Duntz’s elegant 62 foot, Wanderer

will be moored at the USSC dock while the Dallas dock will be home to the 1922 SS Master, the last steam tugboat on the coast. It’s coming from Vancouver’s Maritime Museum where it’s lov-ingly cared for by the SS Master Society.

• Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrents of April 18 and April 25, 2003: Revisions to draft four of the Snug Cove Plan prompted councilor Cotter to float the idea of using the park-ing spaces in the library parking lot as well as creating a loop road into the woods behind the library. • Meantime, baseball league presi-dent Glen McGregor led council-ors and members of the public on a walkabout where they learned about the ball field, its meaning to Bowen folks and its heritage quali-ties. Later, council voted unani-mously to take the baseball field out of the Snug Cove Plan.

• The cruise coordinator for Harbour Cruises came to Bowen’s Chamber meeting to pass on the good news that the M.V. Britannia will be coming to Bowen again this summer. Passengers will arrive at 11 a.m. with departure at 2:30. Once again, the round trip will feature a special $25. price for residents of the Greater Vancouver area. • At Monday’s budget meeting, council and staff discussed how $750 chairs fit into the grander scheme of municipal budgeting. Councilor Wrinch said, “I don’t know anyone who pays $750 for a chair.” At least three chairs were listed in the budget at $750 each.

• The Last Word: If you were one of the music lovers who missed Sunday’s smashingly top notch performance of Portland’s Foghorn Stringband, you have a second chance on May 3. That’s the date for their Rogue Folk Club performance at St James Hall, 3214 West 10th Avenue.

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To the editor:

The Bowen Island United Church and the Food Bank wish to thank Lonn

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Once in a while, an opportunity comes around that provides a student with a chance for a transformative, even

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“When I explained to Colleen why she had been chosen, I said that we looked for stu-dents who would be really interested in going to IPS and that we thought would really blos-som into the best they could be if they were able to attend,” Laura Ruloff of Smooth Stones Foundation said. “I explained that it was a four-year scholarship and we also wanted her parents to be excited about [this opportunity].”

This is not the first time that Smooth Stones, a charitable organization on Bowen Island, has awarded this scholarship to a family that values education but would not be able to afford the independent school’s full tuition cost.

The scholarship covers the full term (from Grade 6 to 9) at IPS and culminates with a mas-terworks program where students study a topic of their choice over the course of a whole school year.

“This came out of principal Ted Spear’s idea of learning and all of the ways to teach and chal-lenge a child to grow and develop his or her character and humanity,” Ruloff said.

“This is interwoven in the programs to culminate in the masterworks pro-gram and the Right of Passage ceremo-ny,” she added.

Ruloff also noted that Smooth Stones does not accept applications for the IPS scholarship as recipients are chosen through a referral process.

But Ted Spear, principal and founder of IPS, says there are other avenues for parents who are looking for assistance with tuition as IPS has a more exten-sive financial aid program than other independent schools. “Since opening its doors in 1995, IPS has been committed to ensure the broadest possible access

to those who want to attend the school,” Spear said, adding that enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Spear believes that the middle school years are vitally important. “Schools can either lose students or set them up for the rest of their lives. Put students in an environment of mediocrity and they will wither on the vine. Create a climate of challenge and expectation, and they will surprise us all,” he said.

IPS will host a wine and cheese recep-tion on Friday, April 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. that explores the topic: What makes IPS different? Why is middle school so important?

The smiles on their faces say it all - this photo was taken when student Colleen Treleaven learned from Laura Ruloff of Smooth Stones Foundation that her tuition for four years at Island Pacific School would be covered by a scholarship. Janis Treleaven photo

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Does your organization need grant funds but has no one to write grant proposals? Have you written grant proposals that have not

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The Bowen Island Community School Association (CSA), Bowen Island Community Foundation and BICS Continuing Education are offering a grant pro-posal writing workshop for individuals, non-profit organizations and anyone interested in learning more about grant writing from start to finish.

There is more to writing a successful grant applica-tion than having a great project that can be matched with a likely grant source. This workshop is designed to build your knowledge about what works (and what doesn’t) and provide time to practice what you have learned.

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each step and learn from others, it would be ideal if you come with a project in mind that needs funding and an idea about a possible grant source. The work-shop can also help you define your business case for future funding, and offer ideas about how to find funders, so that even if you don’t have a project in mind, it will be helpful for the future.

The facilitator is Joyce Ganong of the Bowen Island Community Foundation and the workshop will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tunstall Bay Community Centre. Please register by calling Sarah Haxby at BICS at 947 9337 and leave your full name, email address and phone number as you will be contacted to confirm your participation.

There is no cost for the workshop, but we are hop-ing to collect $25 from each registrant to go towards food, handouts and venue rental. Cheques can be made out to the Community School Association. Cash or cheques can be dropped off at the BICS main office or brought to the workshop on the day of the event.

Lloyd Harding was the winner of the 2011 ACEbc (Association for Community Education in B.C.) award, for his many years of community service on the Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Department. The 2012-2013 (school year) ACEbc award nomination forms are now available from community school coordinator Sarah Haxby (604 947-0389 or [email protected]). Nominations are accepted until April 30. Recipients will be honoured on June 25 at the BICS final Assembly Volunteers’ Tea and Community Service Recognition. Sarah Haxby photo

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1. Her/his full name, address, telephone number and email address. 2. A letter outlining: • The course of studies being pursued; • How the applicant’s course of studies will help her/him foster environmental sustainability; • The applicant’s connection to Bowen and the Bowen community; • Volunteer or other work that relates to community life and environmental sustainability; • Her/his fi nancial need and the assistance the $2,000 Award would provide. 3. Proof of acceptance at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution, including the

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The Forward Focus Film Series, presented by Bowen in Transition, is pleased to screen Salmon Confidential on Saturday, April 27, at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Doors open at 7 p.m., show time is 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Thanks to the Ruddy Potato for its support of our film series.

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BIMTAC (formerly the Bowen Island Municipality Ferry Advisory Committee) meets with repre-sentatives from the BC Ferries twice a year. Our

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This report highlights key items. Some may have wondered what came out of the consultation pro-gram initiated by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, with a view to getting public input as to how to improve BC Ferries’ service to ferry-dependent communities. Many Bowen Islanders who turned out to a town hall meeting last November were skeptical of the process, seeing in it an attempt by the govern-ment to soften up ferry-dependent communities for service reductions. In the end, the consultation process reached no conclusions. The report submitted by the consultant simply described the process. The ministry has postponed any further action until after the provin-cial election. But we are under no illusion that the new government, of whatever persuasion, will be looking for savings and revenue increases from BC Ferries. The government appears to have forgotten the principle of equity: communities in the interior have free access to a highway system, but coastal communities have to pay tolls to access their communities.

As some may know, the Queen of Capilano will be going in for her mid-life refit in 2015. BC Ferries has scheduled the refit from January to May 2015. BC Ferries, during our meeting, acknowledged that replac-ing the Cap with the Bowen Queen for this extended period would not be acceptable. They are looking at a

number of options that include replacing the Cap with the Island Sky (which was originally designed for the Bowen run, capacity 125 cars), or running two ferries, the Bowen Queen and another small ferry.

BIM staff briefed BC Ferries on the proposals for ferry marshalling in Snug Cove. In addition to planning issues, there are concerns about ferry turn-around times in Snug Cove. If BC Ferries is trying to find operational savings, the process of getting foot passengers and vehi-cles on and off the ferry has to be streamlined. BIMTAC has asked BC Ferries to assign engineering staff to liaise with us as to what improvements can be made to the Cap during the refit.

BIMTAC registered its disapproval about the increased buy-in levels for the BC Experience card. This is an issue that unites all of the Salish Sea commu-nities – it is effectively a tax on less wealthy residents.

An ongoing issue is the integration of the Blue Bus timetable with the ferry schedule. BIMTAC has been working with both administrations, and while all are amenable to scheduling improvements, the devil is in the details, not the least of which is the fact that BCF now has three separate sets of schedules for the Nanaimo run –winter, shoulder and summer. This includes cut-off times, particularly for foot passengers arriving by bus. The Langdale ferry advisory committee shares our concerns.

At the beginning of the meeting BIMTAC welcomed its newest member, Jane Kellett. She brings to the com-mittee a much-needed perspective about the single larg-est group of Bowen ferry users – the high-school stu-dents. BIMTAC meets once a month and all meetings are open to the public. For dates, agendas and minutes please see the BIM website.

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On the calendarFRIDAY, APRIL 19

6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free music - drop in.

6:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

6:30 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

1 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meeting by the bridge at the mouth of Davie’s Creek.

documentary screening, 3:30 p.m. Collins Hall.

Bowen Children’s Centre fundraiser at Bowen Youth Centre, 8 p.m.

Matt Maxwell releases his new CD, 7:30 p.m. Tunstall Bay Clubhouse.

7 p.m. 1567 Tunstall Boulevard.

7 p.m. Gallery at Artisan Square

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

7:15 p.m. Collins Hall.

Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.

7 to 9 p.m. Bowen Court, call 2283 for info.

9 a.m. line-dancing, 9:45 a.m. exercises, singing and refreshments, 11 a.m. Singers: Here Comes Treble.

7 p.m. BICS multi-purpose room.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

7:15 p.m. Collins Hall. 604-434-3933.

7: 30 p.m. BICS multi-purpose room.

7 to 8:30 p.m. BICS library. Free event.

WED., APRIL 24

2 to 5 p.m. at Bowen Court with Pat Durrant.

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7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955.

May 11, Cates Hill Chapel. Clothing donations still accepted at BCC.

May 7 at the Vancouver Rowing Club. For info, contact Karen Cowper at [email protected], 947-2403.

April 30, email nominations to [email protected] or phone 604 947-0389 for more info.

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Friday, April 26, 7 to 8 p.m. Gallery at Artisan Square.

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IPS students from all grade levels worked closely with Christian MacInnis (this year’s musical facilitator) to re-imagine Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in a way that could be fun and musical for the April 2013 production. After a series of creative team meetings, a humorous reworking of the original story and countless hours spent in rehearsals, Star Crossed was born. With a cast of 25 students and a soundtrack driven by four ukulele troubadours, the show adapts modern musical hits to tell the story of Old Fair Verona and the townsfolk who live with an ancient grudge between warring families. IPS students present Star Crossed on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. Tickets at IPS and at Phoenix. Deb Stringfellow

Star Crossed - Romeo and Juliet re-imagined

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IPS students from all grade levels worked closely with Christian MacInnis (this year’s musical facilitator) to re-imagine Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in a way that could be fun and musical for the April 2013 production. After a series of creative team meetings, a humorous reworking of the original story and countless hours spent in rehearsals, Star Crossed was born. With a cast of 25 students and a soundtrack driven by four ukulele troubadours, the show adapts modern musical hits to tell the story of Old Fair Verona and the townsfolk who live with an ancient grudge between warring families. IPS students present Star Crossed on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. Tickets at IPS and at Phoenix. Deb Stringfellow

Star Crossed - Romeo and Juliet re-imagined

Bowen Island Undercurrent, April 19, 2013

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