FRIDAY MAY 10, 2013 VOL. 38, NO. 50
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Affordable Bowen art
Tuesday Art Workshop hosts annual show at Bowen Court
Calling early risers
Dawn chorus gathering plans to listen to and identify birds
Dress up
Young models drum up interest for Children’s Centre’s clothing extravaganza
The means to say no to docks Delegation urges council to take action and stop dock construction SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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It wasn’t the superiour acoustic that led pianist Franny Heffelfinger to put on a concert at the Bowen Island Recycling Depot. Find out about her reasons on page 9. Debra Stringfellow photo
Fish and Wildlife Club shows off Bowen hospitality SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club will welcome up to 200 participants of the Salmon Enhancement Program (SEP) Community Workshop over the Victoria Day long weekend. Tim Pardee, president of the club, wants to encourage the visitors from different areas in B.C and the Yukon to “stay and play.” At the very least, he plans to show off what Bowen has to offer, including the work of his organiza-
tion, Bowen’s food and pottery and local musicians. In short, Bowen’s hospitality will be on display and he hopes to make a good impression. “The SEP Community Workshop will be held from May 17 to 19,” he said. “It’s a chance for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Pacific Streamkeepers Association to say thank you to the volunteers who work in salmon hatcheries and streamkeeping.” Jim Bydak is a member of the Fish and Wildlife Club who specializes in streamkeeping. He added that the event will also include
training sessions and practice opportunities. “There will be hands-on workshops in the creeks and the hatchery,” he said. On the weekend of the workshop, the parking lot at the Bowen Island Community School as well as the strip of parking near the entrance to Crippen Park at the hatchery will be closed to the general public. “We need to reserve that space for deliveries, bus turn-around and participants’ parking,” Pardee explained. continued, PAGE 3
group of about 40 people gathered at the special council meeting on Monday, May 7. They had brought along signs that read “Stop the docks at Cape Roger Curtis” and engaged any councillors who would listen in discussion on the topic before the meeting. The group’s spokesperson, Melissa Harrison, had added her name to the speakers’ list and there was palpable frustration when mayor Jack Adelaar declared the meeting adjourned without giving Harrison a chance to make her case. “The previous council had a speakers’ list for the first few minutes and listened to the community,” Brenda McLuhan said. “We would like to have that opportunity today. We have a spokesperson. We are organized. It would be a great disservice [not to listen] as many of us have taken time off work to be here today.” Councillor Darron Jennings explained that agendas of regular council meetings include time for public comments but those of special council meetings don’t. “Let’s not yell and scream, let’s find a solution,” he advised. Councillor Alison Morse left at the conclusion of the meeting, the mayor and other councillors stayed to listen. Melissa Harrison opened her presentation with stating that the topic was the docks at Cape Roger Curtis (CRC) that are currently under construction. “Many people here are concerned because dock construction has begun last week,” she said. “I would like to remark that I understand West Van and Belcarra have both recently restricted dock construction. This is an indication of changing standards and values with respect to this issue. It’s not just a Bowen Island issue.” continued, PAGE 2