03 Monday Apr 2017
Posted in All Posts, News, Rainbow Path
The beach has lost another long-time friend in Rod Harrison.
Quiet, dedicted to Wreck and a friend to so many, we lost Rod to a massive heart attack on March 17 2017 while he was vacationing in Cuba.
At least his friend and fellow Wreck Beacher, Allan, was with him at the end. RIP, Rod.
18 Wednesday Jan 2017
Wreck Beach Preservation Society
AGENDA: January 19, 2017
Location: Airport Square, Room 130 in the Low Rise next to the Tower at the Foot of Hudson, Van.
Time: 6:00 -7:00 P.M.
REMINDER OF MEETING ETIQUETTE: Speaker’s List Chaired by Judy; No shouting; No profanity; No theatrical groans—Respect at all times!!!! Limit of 3 minutes per point.
ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
I. RCMP UPDATES: Plans for Summer 2017
II. WEST AREA Issues by Richard Wallis.
A. Vending opening date and final deadline for applications
B. BEACH Snow and Rainstorm ISSUES –
C. Night Quest: March 25, 2017-Volunteers Needed for Face Painting and GVRD now requiring criminal checks on all persons working with and touching children.
III.WRECK BEACH PRESERVATION SOCIETY UPDATES:
A. Announcements: Just a reminder that Society membership cards enable us to be able to tell Victoria how many Society members we have while helping us raise money for the Society. It also gives you 3 cards for the price of one! Cards: (1) Bonafide skinnydipper and has the code of etiquette on the back; (2) Voting member of the WBPS with naturist organizations contacts on the back, and (3)A GAWKER card with the code of etiquette for clothing-optional beaches on the back. Cost: $2.00 to $2-million!!! Anyone who donates $100 gets a free t-shirt!
B. Profits after all expenses for Christmas Party of Dec. 2, 2016 with deepest thanks to everyone who participated and helped or donated gifts.
C. HIRO: Web Hacking and New Increase to Our Service to TB as of January 18, 2017
D. Bare Buns Run: Sunday, July 16, 2017 E. OTHER
Apology from Judy for being offline from Oct. 12, 2016 (due to inadequate electrical service to my computer) to January 12, 2017-No Power, heat, lights, computer, TV, land phone from Dec. 8, 2016 thanks to anal retentive BC Hydro. We had a foot and a half of snow which brought two stands of bamboo down across our 500-foot long drive way thereby making me literally snowbound for much of that time. I had to board my parrots, all my crickets died, and all the refrigerated food spoiled. We had to buy a new furnace because the old one failed due to inadequate electricity. We had to install new cable, dig up our driveway, and install a new pole . Enough said.
Next Meeting: February 16, 2017: 6-7 p.m.
04 Saturday Jun 2016
Posted in All Posts, Environment, News
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Management admits no ridership analysis was done before pulling the plug!
No Ridership Stats Nor Wreck Beach Stakeholder Consultation
Without any ridership statistics to back them up, or consultation with Wreck Beach Preservation Society (WBPS) stakeholders in Electoral District A of Metro Vancouver, Translink removed Bus Stop C-20 (University Boulevard and Marine Drive) this past month. If they had checked their ridership figures, they would have learned that 387,285 visitors used Trail 6 in 2015. Altogether, five trails accounted for a total of 528,796 users many of whom used the C-20 bus stop. Those visitors contribute over $60-million annually in goods and services at all levels of government. The former (C-20 or # 51924 NB (northbound)NW Marine Drive at University Blvd.) ( bus stop where naturists will gather on June 5 to protest Translink’s bureaucratic dictatorship, lies directly across from the head of Trail 6.
Public Input Before, Not After the Fact!
During the so-called public consultations on 87 locations last fall, Translink never specified C-20 nor did they advertise in the Vancouver Sun or Province which reaches areas outside the Metropolitan Vancouver area. The WBPS has promoted public input before not after the fact for the past 47 years! UBC advised Translink to contact us directly, which they ignored.
Translink Immune to Hardships they Cause-Time for Minister Fassbender to return Translink to the Mayors!!
Mia Pers, Translink Management, repeatedly claimed Translink has a responsibility for the safety of UBC students and with the escalation of sexual assaults on the UBC Campus, they felt they could better protect students and increase ridership by removing long-established C-20. We reminded her that our tax dollars pay Translink’s salaries. Thus, we should therefore be given the same weight as UBC students, staff, faculty and other community stakeholders. When Ms. Pers finally wrote to us officially after so-called consultation with upper management, UBC and the bus company after stalling for three weeks, the letter she sent us was nearly a carbon copy of the one sent to West Vancouver Libby Lodge wheelchair-bound resident, Pamela Best who unsuccessfully tried to stop the cutting of the bus stop to the wheelchair-bound pensioners of Libby Lodge.
For additional information:
Judy Williams, Chair, WBPS: 604-308-6336 (Cell); 604-856-9598 (Home); jewilliams1943@gmail.com /Marilyn Hogan, Vice Chair, WBPS: 604-879-0730
30 Monday May 2016
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A nude protest will be held against Translink’s dictatorial decision to remove Bus Stop C-20 (University Blvd. / Marine Dr.) without consulting Wreck Beach stakeholders!
June 5th (Sun.) 12:00PM
C-20 bus stop site (Marine Dr. / University Blvd.)
If you wear shoes and a hat, technically you are not nude!
We will have signs but we invite you to make your own.
This will be a peaceful demonstration and thank you for your support in advance!
For more info., Please call Judy @ 604 308 6336
17 Tuesday May 2016
Posted in All Posts, News, Rainbow Path
Peter “Herbie” Leuthard’s Celebration of Life
Please bring a potluck dish or rolls and cold cuts, etc., with you and beach musicians are invited.
Call Judy at 604-308-6336 to volunteer to bring food or to help carry items down the trail.
12 Thursday May 2016
“Sailboat that washed ashore Saturday night, May 7(Sat.) 2016 on Trail 6.
Beach was burned Sunday night, May 8th(Sun.). Thumbs down whoever was responsible.”
16 Saturday Apr 2016
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![DSC_0168[1]s](https://wreckbeach.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/dsc_01681s.jpg?w=529)
The Point Grey Scar cliffs are continually eroding.
That’s why they are called “feeder cliffs,” because they supply the beaches below with continual supplies of Quadra sands.
Recently, a young camper was killed when a landslide trapped him inside his tent and buried him alive.
![DSC_0171[1]s](https://wreckbeach.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/dsc_01711s.jpg?w=333&h=492)
This young lady on the out-of-bounds trail reportedly sustained a broken collarbone although RCMP would not confirm the extent of her injuries.
She was released from hospital Saturday, April 9, the same night she was injured.
4:30PM April 9(Sat.)
Photos: WBPS official photographer, H.Hosono
28 Monday Mar 2016
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If you are a manager of staff whose work is not computer-based, please print this email and display it in a common work area for them to review.
This is an urgent safety alert for the UBC Vancouver community.
The RCMP has released a statement today advising the community of a sexual assault that occurred on Friday, March 25, 2016 at approximately 10:00 p.m. in the 3200 block of Wesbrook Mall.
RCMP Media Advisory: http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2087&languageId=1&contentId=45795
Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the person responsible for this incident. Please provide any information to the University Detachment RCMP at 604-224-1322 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
UBC has taken several steps recently to ensure the safety of our campus community, including additional security around student residences and the expansion of the UBC Blue Phone network. There are additional safety measures available to you:
· Use the AMS Safewalk Program (604-822-5355) to have someone accompany you from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
· Use the Translink Community Shuttle, which operates on a fixed route and stops near residence (www.transportation.ubc.ca)
Use UBC Blue Phones to connect directly with UBC Campus Security: http://security.ubc.ca/campus-blue-phones/
· If you find yourself alone late at night on campus after these other services have stopped running for the evening, please call Campus Security at 604-822-2222 (put this number in your phone) or use a UBC Blue Phone and a security patrol will accompany you to your campus destination.
The University is doing everything possible to assist the RCMP in their investigation. Campus Security and the RCMP continue to patrol campus and respond to reported incidents. Personal security is an important consideration for everyone at UBC. Please take the utmost care and be aware of your surroundings when travelling on campus. For support and safety resources, please see http://www.ubc.ca/staysafe/
We recognize these are preventative measures that will not stop every crime from happening; however, we can work together proactively to create a safer community at UBC.
Sincerely,
Louise Cowin
Vice-President, Students
21 Wednesday Oct 2015
Posted in News
Aunika Stark-Kelly(14) is in critical care right now. Please help our young friend!
Dear Vancouver (and beyond),
I am writing this as a community member for a poet, teacher and friend in need.
On October 16th, Leslie Stark, Aunika’s loving mom posted this facebook status:
“My daughter, Aunika Stark-Kelly(14) is in critical care right now. She was hit by a speeding car and has serious head trauma, fractured skull and pelvis, and other injuries.”
Since then, Aunika has had critical surgery to relieve pressure on her brain. Her family and friends are sending their loving prayers and healing thoughts. At this time, her condition and long-term care needs remain uncertain…
Please pray and donate for our young friend!
12 Saturday Sep 2015
Posted in News, Newsletters
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2015 Wreck Beach Newsletter No. 91 – 95 are ready!
Hard copies are available at the top of Trail 6 as well.
