April 20 2012 Undercurrent

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Row the boat

Oar Northwest’s team stops over on Bowen in preparation for a big trip

Double cohort

A little school tries to accommodate a large demand

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Does ferry marshalling trump everything?

Town hall meeting covers budget, strategic plan and ferry marshalling options DEBRA STRINGFELLOW CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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n April 14th, mayor Jack Adelaar and council invited the public to a town hall meeting, held at Cates Hill Chapel. The three major topics on the agenda for discussion were: the preliminary 2012 budget, desired outcomes pertaining to the strategic plan and the decision making process to ferry marshaling. A full house was in attendance as the public prepared to weigh-in on some eagerly anticipated topics.

The meeting started off with a preliminary budget presentation by mayor Jack Adelaar and CFO Karen Blow.

“We have to deal with core services which we are currently reviewing, this is a really big issue. As a municipality, we somehow have to move back to being concerned with water, sewer and roads” said mayor Adelaar. Minimization of cost and expenses by increasing taxes and increasing Happy Earth Day! Neve admires the blossoms at the Bowen Island Montessori School’s yard on her birthday. revenues are two key factors the mayor brought forth, “ we She and her preschool friends have planted bulbs and sown seeds. Their sense of wonder and reverence for have to find new ways for our municipality to raise money nature make it seem like everyday is Earth Day. Story on page 3. Susanne Martin photo I like to call it innovative revenues.”

The proposed budget revealed suggested figures and key points, such as 2.9 per cent tax increase, a breakdown of exactly where our tax dollars are spent regarding general municipal operations and how much goes towards other taxing authorities such as Metro Vancouver, the Island MARCUS HONDRO forward. The job BCCAC has done was praised by mayor Trust, TransLink, policing and schools. Other financial highJack Adelaar and councillors, with Cro Lucas, counlights included $370,000 dedicated to a Satellite Emergency CONTRIBUTING WRITER cil liaison to the committee, saying BCCAC has done a Operations Facility, $290,000 for a fire tanker, $145,000 owen council held a special meeting on great service to the island. for the Tunstall Bay Boat launch, $65,000 for parks which Wednesday, April 11, to receive re-ordered recomIn a talk following the meeting, Ulrich said that she includes beaches, trails and parks, and $760,000 for the new mendations from the Bowen Community Centre enjoyed her time with the committee and feels confident community centre. “We are not building a community cenAction Committee (BCCAC). The committee was formed they have done work that can, with the political will tre for $760,000 but we will continue working on planning in 2009 and has been studying the building of a commubehind it, turn a long-held island dream into a tangible, with this money budgeted for 2012”, stated Blow. nity centre. badly needed community centre.

Described as a “frugal budget” these preliminary finanBCCAC chair Shari Ulrich and two committee mem“Working on this committee has been inspiring,” she cial plans will be passed shortly. For a full review of the bers, Paul Hooson and Tina Nielsen, were there along said. “Watching our project manager methodically anaproposed budget go to http://www.bimbc.ca/department_ with Christine Walker, the BIM staff liaison for the comlyze a mountain of information, statistics, past reports, finance under the heading 2012 Five Year Financial Plan. mittee, and consulting project manager, Florrie Levine. and figures and distill it down into a plan that is fact Led by Councilor Tim Rhodes the meeting progressed In a meeting that marked the official swan song for based and real has been remarkable. It’s been a very into the strategic planning portion of the presentation Ulrich and her committee, council, with input from continued PAGE 5 committee members, debated how to move the project continued PAGE 4

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People are banging on the door Middle school considers adding a second Grade 7 class SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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ed Spear, head of Island Pacific School (IPS), says he is excited about the number of applications for the incoming Grade 7s but he’s also cautious. “We currently have 18 students registered in Grade 7, with a waiting list of about six to eight,” he said. “rather than increasing the Grade 7 class beyond 18 students or creating split classes, the IPS board is considering to create two sections of Grade 7 that will likely have 12 to 14 students each.”

But having a double Grade 7 cohort will result in increased staffing and operational costs, says Spear. To him, the emphasis is on “making sure it can be done right.” And that not only requires a cost analysis but also looking at school culture.

He says, “A double block of Grade 7s would bring lots of extra energy – and that is great – but it has to happen in the context in what we are trying to do. We have a nice small school that works well and we want to retain that,” he says. Since Spear opened the school in 1995, this is the second time he has encountered enrollment numbers like this.

In the previous situation, the board opted not to proceed with a second class but this year, Spear is more optimistic.

“We are always conservative in our projections and that has worked well,” he says. “But people are banging on the door. On the one hand, I’d say, ‘Let’s go for it.’ On the other hand, I’d like to see how we can pull it off.”

Accepting all the students would mean committing to run the double cohort for three years.

“We have to look at the impact on the school and school excursions. Currently we have Grade 6 and 7 participate together in a SALTS [Sailing and Life Training Society] trip where they learn to sail a tall ship, we’d have to re-think that. And we only have five teaching spaces.”

As the classroom space would be maxed out, there can be no additional double cohorts. For students entering Grade 6, that would mean that they have to sign up early because the classes are capped at 18 students.

Spear says that this surge of interest has something to do with the programs IPS offers: the excursions, the Duke of Edinburgh’s award program and the International Baccalaurete program.

But what it mostly boils down to is academic engagement. “Middle school can be a waste of time,” Spear says. “Or it can set kids up for their lives.”

Tiffany Howard, head of the North Star Montessori School in North Vancouver, has visited the school and has been impressed with the school culture. “I witnessed older students help the younger ones. I saw them take responsibility for themselves and their actions, for instance tidying up after themselves,” she recalled. “What resonated with me was the belonging to a collaborative and cohesive learning community very much like ours.” Howard says that the fact that IPS is a middle school also appeals to her and to North Star Montessori parents.

“I found IPS to be warm and welcoming and our students who visited had a great experience and came back inspired,” she said. North Star Montessori is an elementary school and students graduate in Grade 6. A few of this year’s graduates are on the waiting list to enter Grade 7 at IPS. Spear said that the families are waiting to hear back about the Grade 7s. The IPS board has set a deadline of April 27 for applications and will consider the viability of an additional class at that time. One student’s family is considering moving to Bowen from Pender Harbour if the second class goes ahead. “The 27th is coming up fast,” Spear says. “It’s only nine days away.” He adds that if the minimum number of students is there, additional spaces might open up.

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Undercurrent editor Susanne Martin was thrilled to pick up the first place award at the BCYCNA ceremony in Richmond last Saturday.

Undercurrent named best community newspaper in B.C.

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or the second year in a row, the Bowen Island Undercurrent has been named best community newspaper in its circulation category by the British Columbia and Yukon Newspaper Association (BCYNA). The BCYNA judge said, “The Undercurrent starts with an attractive, newsy front page that draws readers inside. With a high quality of writing and the best photography in this category, the content is supported by attractive lay-out, design and ads. A good read that appears to have a strong connection with its community.”

The BCYNCA represents over 120 members in B.C. and the Yukon and this year marks the 90th year of the BCYCNA celebrating excellence among its members by hosting the Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards.

The Ma Murray gold award in Newspaper Excellence is one of five

awards that the Undercurrent’s staff has picked up this year.

In the Local Media Association (formerly Suburban Newspapers of America) editorial contest, the Undercurrent won four prizes in its circulation class. The editorial contest is the Local Media Association’s most popular contest of the year and draws thousands of entries from members across North America. Former Undercurrent editor Martha Perkins won first place for best coverage of local business and economic issues for her article Too Scared To Drive. She also took home second place for best sports writing for her piece In Search Of Sockeye With Dan Vasiga. Editor Susanne Martin won first place for best coverage of aging issues and seniors for You Lose A Person Bit

By Bit. And the Undercurrent was selected for third place in the category for best editorial page.

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Sharing the wonder of nature

A generous gift to the food bank

SUSANNE MARTIN

short while back, Susan Clarke went to replenish the Bowen Island Food Bank and found a hand-written note. It was from someone who had lived on the island for 20 years, brought up her children here and had recently fallen on hard times. The woman had used the Food Bank for the first time and wanted to leave a thankyou. Clarke was surprised – she doesn’t usually get feedback. To preserve the anonymity of those who use the food bank, she sometimes drives up the road and waits before going in when she sees a car parked outside.

The thank-you was something Clarke wanted to pass on to Barbara Murphy, the Bowen Barber, for her donation of $1,500 to the Food Bank. “This was a huge donation,” Clarke said. “It went straight into the Food Bank’s pool. We spend approximately $1000 to $1200 a month on buying food. We also give out food vouchers for the General Store for people in extreme circumstances.” Clarke said that the Food Bank still experiences high use and she restocks the shelves every day.

Clarke is aware that there are people in our midst who “need help to get back on their feet” and she appreciates what Murphy has done. The Bowen Barber held a fundraiser last December. Initially she had offered to donate mohawk hair cuts but she extended the concept and donated one haircut a day as well as her tips. Murphy also placed a jar marked ‘Food Bank’ in the barber shop and encouraged customers to make a contribution. When she dropped off the jar, Murphy hadn’t counted the money and was later surprised to learn the sum.

The Bowen Barber has made a huge difference and Clarke expressed appreciation for her effort.

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The little planter at the Bowen Island Montessori School gets a lot of attention and the children eagerly await the green shoots from the seeds they planted. An earth worm is re-housed and put to work in the soil. Susanne Martin photos wants the families to be involved.

“We would start the seedlings here and then ask the parents and children to keep the momentum going,” she said. “They would take on part of the responsibility. We have a large community of gardeners on the island, maybe someone would like to mentor us and guide our children, parents and teachers?”

Davenport knows from experience that the interest is there. She doesn’t often come to Bowen in the summer and a small group of parents (she calls them the watering fairies) looks after the planter and trees. “I’m always greeted by a healthy little garden, maybe this year, I will be greeted by a pumpkin,” Davenport says. “If

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we find a plot and we have people who are happy to go with it, we could harvest carrots and take part in BowFeast. Who knows where this sense of fun and wonder could take us?”

This initiative goes hand in hand with the Montessori philosophy that, according to Davenport, places a huge emphasis on being respectful to ourselves and others, to the community and the world at large. “All this can happen with three, four and five-year-olds,” Davenport says. “I am always amazed by the wonder the children bring and I think we miss some of that in our busy lives. I get to witness it everyday and want to invite the families to share that.”

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he little planter in the yard of the Bowen Island Montessori School (BIMS) attracts a lot of attention this spring morning and the children gather around to take stock of the blossoms and the leaves. One of them spots an earth worm near the path and it is quickly transferred to the more hospitable habitat of the soil.

Helen Davenport, BIMS’ administrator and teacher, takes the children outside every day unless it’s raining hard. In the fall, she explains the life cycle of a plant.

She distributes seeds and bulbs for the preschoolers to plant. In spring, the children eagerly watch for first signs of green and then, the blossoms. “There is always great excitement watching the plants grow,” Davenport says. “You should have seen Isaac’s face when he discovered the blossoms on the tree last week.” When the blooming period is over, Davenport and the children pull out the bulbs and hang them to dry during the summer. Then they put them in a brown paper bag and wait for fall to start all over again.

“We could put in another plot but our small space doesn’t meet the needs of some of the children,” Davenport says.

“That’s why we are looking to expand.

There are a few places where community plots are available and we wanted to see if there is any interest in making a space available to the Montessori school and our families.”

Davenport counts herself lucky to share the sense of wonder with the children. “I get to experience it every day. Children have such great drive and inquisitiveness. I see them starting to count, learn about the continent and starting to read. Wouldn’t it be great if parents could share their children’s enthusiasm for nature?”

Because the school is not in session in the summer, the children miss a part of the growing period. “If the garden is more of a community effort, the children could stay involved,” Davenport said, adding that they have planted beans, sweet peas and nasturtiums. Pumpkin seeds were greeted with great enthusiasm but since pumpkins need lots of space, Davenport plans to plant a lot of them and, when they come up, just focus on one. “We still have the sunflowers to do,” she says. “Last year, we scattered seeds for a garden for the butterflies. That was lovely.”

There are currently 24 preschoolers enrolled in BIMS and transporting them regularly to a garden plot would require some organization, that’s why Davenport

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efficient, practical and passionate group of people and I have tremendous respect for each of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for council members - of any council - to totally trust information that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t generate, but I know how solid our report and recommendations are and I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope that the council will be able to take the leap of faith necessary to make this dream a reality.â&#x20AC;?

The BCCACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final report was tabled February 16 and recommended option B2 for the center, an option that would include a 14,333 square foot community centre and a municipal hall component that would be 4,570 square feet, making the 18,903 square foot building larger option A, smaller than option C. Option B2 includes a multi-use exhibition space, an activity space, a community weight room, washrooms, an office suite and storage areas. A multi-use concession kitchen was recommended alongside that plan. The estimated cost is between 11 and 12 million dollars, though, as Ulrich points out, savings would come by combining the centre with the municipal hall.

She also says that the entire cost would not be borne by the Bowen taxpayer alone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to look at the price tag and scope and say: whoa - we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford that - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too big!â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But in fact, the cost to the municipality is a fraction of the price tag. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that council and BIM have to step up to

the plate to support it before other funders will.â&#x20AC;?

The meeting of April 11 was not intended to delegate funds and set a date to start building the centre on the lands at the junction of Miller Road and Government Road, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still too early for that, but the project was moved along by council.

Council passed a resolution to adopt option B with a municipal hall component as the initial concept for the community centre project and asked staff to prepare an outline. That outline will be debated at the next council meeting on April 23 where, among other things, council will seek the best method of determining how much of their tax dollars islanders are willing to spend.

Ulrich feels that Bowen is willing to do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary to get their community centre and says the important thing is for council to keep the ball rolling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It requires taking one step at a time with the faith that determination and smart planning and decisions will get us to our goal,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is feeling the pressure of making good decisions and has a bit of fear of failure in play. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s totally to be expected, though it can be somewhat crippling for decision making. This is one of those initiatives that requires a bit of a leap of faith that we can make it happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscally irresponsible - I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s believing something is important enough to push through and make sure that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fail.â&#x20AC;?

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aObong Oku is coming back to Bowen Island. If you were at Africa Night in October, or you heard about it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remember the thrilling dance and drumming performance by MaObong and her Kokoma African Heritage Ensemble.

Now MaObong invites you to a Community Healing Workshop: an African cultural experience on Saturday, April 28, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. This workshop combines the spirit and technique of dance, drum and African cultural life. It is designed to create a sense of understanding of the common values and human relationships in African life that help to build and transform the community.

Africans celebrate life and create healing through musical dance and drumming derived from the movement of nature and animals in their elements. The workshop will give you the opportunity to explore and express yourself through this

drum and dance tradition. You will challenge your body, improve your attention span, discipline your mind, and teach yourself balance through African culture.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to come, relax, participate freely and dance to a different beat. Bring your own drum or any other percussion instrument, and dress in loose and comfortable clothing. Light snacks and water will be provided. This workshop will be a non-judgemental environment and maintains the tradition of dancing barefoot. It is recommended for those in high stress-level professions, caregivers, teachers or those who are looking to release.

Tickets are $25 and are available at Phoenix or by calling Sheena at 947-2811. Watch MaObong on YouTube at http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=Tj8wc9AtZ-U or visit her website at www.maobongoku. com. This workshop is a fundraiser for the Africa Village Project Association (www.africavillageproject.org).

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traffic improvement (coming to a price tag of $145,000) and look for public input. All councillors except Duntz and Rhodes voted in agreement.â&#x20AC;?

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Council presentations and a heated discussion

The decoration for the play MacBooth provided an interesting backdrop for Saturday’s town hall meeting at Cates Hill Chapel. Mayor Jack Adelaar stood up to say, ‘It’s almost as if the Crippen Park lands have some sort of religious connotations - they don’t! It used to be playing fields and tennis courts. it used to have cabins on it, my fatherin-law used to come over for booze cruises.

It’s alders and, yes, it’s a park right now there’s no question about it. And we would have to negotiate with Metro Vancouver. But after 25 years of standing still, I promise you that we are going to move ahead.’

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which focused on council’s accomplishments within the first 100 days and subsequent desired outcomes moving forward. In both cases, the list was long. Some accomplishments included approval of the third reading for the Belterra development, support of a water taxi service from Bowen Island to downtown Vancouver (the water taxi does not seem to be viable without some kind of subsidy), approval of an initial concept by the Bowen Community Centre Action Committee ( The Community Centre newsletters can be located at http:// www.bimbc.ca/current_topics.php?nnid=756#756), and the switch to weekday, daytime council meetings using social media and streaming video to communicate with the public.

The wish list of desired outcomes for 2012-2017 proved to be lengthly, spanning from community securities, effective operations to community land issues; due to time restraints, Rhodes flipped through this section of the power point quickly. Illegible tables were presented with apologies but all this can be found on the municipal website for closer inspection. In the end, Rhodes stated, “Yes, we wanted to do all these things, but the reality is that these outcomes exceed municipal resources”. So what can we actually achieve? The strategic plan lists the human element (affordable housing), the fiscal element (sustainable delivery of services) and the physical element (revitalized Snug Cove and ferry marshalling) as main points for building a viable community.

Ferry marshalling, last on the agenda, was the most anticipated topic brought forth for discussion.

According to council, in order to proceed with the strategic plan, a decision on ferry marshalling has to be made, “Council realized ferry marshalling had to be the initial determination.We have to make a decision on ferry marshalling and make it quickly in order to move everything forward. So we are hoping to have that done

by June 30. To do that, we need to move into some sort of short public process to ensure the decision on ferry marshalling is going to have a broad acceptance in our community. Once we have ferry marshalling, that is more or less going to dictate what happens in terms of the Snug Cove development .” stated Rhodes. After grant opportunities are pursued, a request for proposals will go out to the private development community, “because quite frankly we don’t have the money to do any of this and if we can interest the private sector in providing a proposal which would include developing community lands, helping with ferry marshalling, perhaps even helping build the community centre and the associated sewer and water expansion, we could move along more quickly,” said Rhodes.

The challenge faced by council is how to determine public values while gaining a broad acceptance in order to select a ferry marshalling concept that satisfies our community. This concluded the councils part of the meeting and the passionate public question and answer session commenced; feedback weighed in heavily and emotions were high. In the end, time ran out and the meeting ended.

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Some quotes from the question and answer session: Doug Hooper: “Crippen Park is a park first and last. The Islands Trust ‘preserve and protect’ mandate, the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks mandate and the Bowen public opinion do not support ferry marshalling in Crippen Park. Go back to basics, honour the public input that has already determined that the main road corridor should be used more wisely to revitalize our existing village.”

Bob Turner: “You have in front of you a process that is over a twoyear period to utilize important information on Snug Cove - a series of reports that engaged the public. This was a process lead by James Tuer, commissioned by the community and paid for by tax money.”

Mayor Jack Adelaar: “One of the concerns I have with all the plans is that there is a limiting factor and that is we have to use Government Road - I’m talking about the latest group of plans and that makes a freeway out of the ferry loading once an hour.”

Wynn Nielsen: “You see the potential in Crippen Park for something other then a park, talk to the islanders about how they feel about the parks, then talk to Metro Vancouver.”

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The last 100 days

EDITORIAL

Vocal minority

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bet some of you Boweners were doing silly, frivolous things at 9 a.m. last Saturday morning – like enjoying a leisurely breakfast, or playing with your kids in the garden. Some of you were no doubt making love, or windbagging on the forum whilst re-reading your favourite space fantasy novel. Well, whatever mischief you were getting up to, shame on you, because you missed a super powerpoint on the many accomplishments of council to date, presented by councillor Tim Rhodes at Bowen’s latest and greatest town hall meeting.

But surely, councillor Rhodes, along with those many successes must have been a few failures?

For those of you who like your politics balanced and moderate, I present here for your pleasure another version of the last 100 days in the history of our intrepid, action-oriented council.

Governance! Succeeded in moving council meetings to Monday daytime when working people cannot attend; failed to fulfill promises to videotape council meetings and hold evening meetings when addressing important issues.

Succeeded in amicably settling Duntz/Underhill lawsuit; failed to answer questions about the costs of the lawsuit. Succeeded in being rude and dismissive to concerned citizens; failed to show leadership in healing divisions in the community.

Development! Succeeded in disbanding the municipality’s planning department; failed to retain anyone with the knowledge and skills required to negotiate with developers and enforce covenants. Succeeded in maintaining silence on the controversial logging and private marinas at CRC; failed to avoid declaring that at least three councillors received campaign contributions from CRC developers. And then there’s Seymour Bay Park, but you Boweners already know about some of those ins and outs.

Ferry marshalling! Succeeded in asserting that building an expensive road and parking lot is a necessary pre-condition to the sale and development of all community lands; failed to explain the reasoning behind that assertion or the wisdom of selling off all community lands in a down market. Almost succeeded in implementing the loopy Plan Z road through the heart of Crippen Park; failed to follow through on the resolution to present alternate ferry marshalling plans to public. Succeeded in giving expression to resentfulness aimed at previous council by ignoring recently completed comprehensive analysis and public consultation on cove revitalization.

Whatever your version of the last 100 days, the reality is that the work of a municipal council is even at the best of times difficult, slow, and thankless. It requires wisdom, patience and unfailing social skills. It also requires a keen and selfless sense of the broad spectrum of public interests, brought to bear from the perspective of an unbiased, expansive and intergenerational worldview. And, to top it all off, the work of council can only be executed efficiently with the assistance of a highly-skilled municipal staff that possesses the same and even better personal qualities and outlooks.

I encourage council and staff to strive to be their best at all times, and to be committed to those open and inclusive policies and procedures that promote public participation and accountability, because the larger community of which you are a part of is counting on you to do the right thing at each turn. And we are here for you, ready to help. Just don’t come calling at 9 a.m. on a Saturday, OK? James Hickling The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication.

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ocal minority - I’ve heard that term used many times to describe those with opposing views. It’s come up in the debates about the Cape Roger Curtis Neighbourhood Plan, the turf field, national park, and now, the loop road. It’s clever. “Vocal” would account for anything that might be heard or read and “minority” clearly says that there are only a few who hold that specific opinion (or at least fewer than those who think otherwise).

I think that the term should have no place in politics as it often seeks to dismiss the voices of citizens, even if they should be only a few.

And who’s to say how many they are? In the past, Bowen residents have organized petitions in an effort to convince council that they actually were not a minority. But, in a community that small, word gets around. You hear people talking at the store, on the ferry, at the coffee shop. And the paper receives many, many letters. Unfortunately, not all

of them would fit this week. But I do get a sense that the vocal minority expressing opinions on certain issues might be made up of more than a handful of concerned citizens. I do hope someone will take note.

Public opinion can be difficult to gauge (without using tools like referenda), after all, we tend to surround ourselves with people we get along with. And those are often people who agree with us, at least in general terms.

Unfortunately referenda are expensive and would place an extra strain on our municipal coffers. The answer would be, to me, to keep an open mind. To listen to others and try to really hear what they are saying. Any governing body is elected to represent its citizens and not just those who agree with them.

Bowen Island without public engagement is unthinkable - it’s always been a place where passions run high. And that’s a good thing.

Susanne Martin

Petition’s goal was to keep park under local jurisdiction To the Editor:

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he town hall meeting on Saturday, April 14 was skillfully organized and enormously informative to those who came prepared to listen. Chief financial officer Karen Blow and councillor Tim Rhodes were particularly impressive in presenting, respectively, the 2012 municipal budget and council’s strategic planning process, ably supported by BIM staff members.

Council’s plan for surveying public opinion before moving ahead with ferry marshalling decisions generated most comment from the audience. Former councillor Doug Hooper was the first of several speakers to voice his opposition to the possibility that a loop road through Crippen Park, north of Government Road, would be considered. Mr. Hooper expressed his views in a respectful manner. Nevertheless, he was inaccurate in citing the Crippen Park petition as evidence of wide-spread support for his opinion.

As one of the authors, organizers and foot-soldiers who orchestrated that petition, I want to clarify Mr. Hooper’s misrepresentation of the intent of our volunteer effort.

Mr. Hooper would have you believe the petition was to keep Crippen Park as is and disallowing any changes in future. That is misleading. The goal of the Crippen Park Petition – which gathered 1,159 signatures from Bowen Islanders – was to “preserve Crippen Park as a local park under regional administration.” Our concern was that Crippen Park not fall under federal jurisdiction, with Bowen Islanders forfeiting any say in its operation and regulation.

Our aim was to ensure that any decisions about what occurs in Crippen Park be made as close to home as possible – in this case, by our council working with Metro Vancouver rather than with Ottawa.

Personally, I have no opinion on the loop road concept – and won’t until I have all the information about trade-offs needed to make an informed decision. In my opinion, this is exactly what council is doing – gathering input from Bowen residents before moving ahead on determining the feasibility of various options.

Gayle Stevenson

The ferry ride home - to Bowen Island To the Editor:

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am just an old guy from Bowen Court. Yesterday, suddenly and unexpectedly, I was able to sell my car in West Van. My only stipulation was that the new owner drive me to the ferry so that I could get home. I found myself at the ticket window with all the contents of my car in two large garbage bags. My new weed eater was under my arm.

In one hand was my overnight bag and I held the leash with my little dog in the other.

I was wondering how I was going to get all this onto the ferry when Bowen Islanders sprang into action.

Somebody took one of the big bags and a voice said, “I’ll take the other one.” A lady took my overnight case while a man lifted the weed eater and said, “I’ll take this right up to the library.” Then a wonderful fellow said, “Just you go on upstairs and sit down and I’ll keep the dog on the car deck for you.”

He walked the little dog up and down in the rain. Eventually I was safely inside a car for the ride home surrounded by all my things. Are there really people like that in the world? Not in my experience. They must all live on Bowen Island. What a wonderful place this is. Thank you.

Joe Juergens

Thompson Road back on track To the Editor:

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n Tuesday, April 15, council moved and seconded the following resolution: “Whereas the current subdivision layout at The Cape on Bowen does not allow for future access to Thompson Road and that council direct staff to enter into discussion with the owners regarding adjustment of the current subdivision layout to provide a ROW for future access to Thompson Road.” Thank you to our council for taking this step and getting the Thompson Road issue back on track.

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Remembering Betty Black and her ability to question, argue and harangue 19, the Nature Club’s upcoming AGM was to Welcome to year 22 of Island Neighbours: feature a public lecture and slide show Blackstories of island history, people, activities and tailed Deer Amongst Cedar and Salal: Beauty events. To share an item, phone Lois at 947or Beast? •Sue Ellen Fast provided an update 2440 or e-mail to: lbmcarter@shaw.ca on Snug Cove herons, noting that in 2000, rom the very beginning of settlement, the Snug Cove heron colony was the only one Bowen history has been full of colorful known to produce young herons in all of Howe people. people who become the subject Sound and the Sunshine Coast.• Islanders of legend. One of them was Betty Black who turned out in droves to hear the Venerable died March 23. Many islanders will not have Lhakdor, assistant and translator for the Dalai heard of this bright and determined Scot but Lama.• The front-page story in the April 26 those who knew Betty aren’t likely to forget Undercurrent reviewed contents of the upcomher. Betty was one of nine children born to the ing municipal budget. Municipality treasurer Howie family of Ardossan. Betty’s husband, Joanne Cunday noted that as Bowen’s populaSam Black, nationally known artist and art tion grows, so does the amount of waste creeducator, also came from Ardossan. Through a ated. There has been a 10 per cent increase chain of events, the Blacks landed in BC. Sam in solid waste for the past three years. As a became professor of art at UBC from 1958 to result, solid waste costs have risen dra1978. Sam was accomplished in wateisland matically. • Neighbours noted the death colours, acrylics, oils, graphic prints, Neighbours of Muriel Harvie Ledingham, an early woodcuts and lithographs. Eventually part of Hood Point. She was seventeen Sam and Betty built a home and stuwhen her parents joined the group of dio on Cardena on the former Picnic Vancouverites who were purchasing Ground # 1. Sam’s primary focus was Hood Point from Captain John Cates. on the mainland and Betty’s was on Muriel inherited much of her mother’s Bowen where she was a lively participracticality, good sense and intelligence. pant in island events and politics and Her prime residence was in Vancouver was known for her ability to question, but she never lost her ties to Hood Point. argue and harangue.

• Birthdays April 22 through May 5: • Golf course honcho Bruce Russell On April 22, Emily Winkler and Adam recalls, “I always admired her cut-toMorton celebrate while April 23 is birthday the-chase-approach, especially to selling Sam’s time for Claira-Beth Fincham and Larry beautiful paintings. I always said, ‘If it were up Clay. The threesome on April 24 are Susan to Sam, he would have never sold a painting, Clarke, Lizzy Craig and Richard Krukowski. he would have given them away because of his The two islanders whose birthdays are April love for the brush and palette.’ With Betty as 25? Heather Strang and Kaj Boysen. Next his partner, both in life and business, the sale on April 26 are Josie Buchanan, Matt Hall, side of his art was well taken care of, bless Eliza King, Natasha Goumeniouk and Anne Betty’s soul. From their prominent residence Wilson. Celebrating on April 28 are mother location, at the west end of Sandy Beach, we and daughter Emily and Joy Jubenvil. On can be sure there would not be a boat problem April 29, the birthday folks are Mal Hoskins or dirty beach if Betty was a Bowen resident and Peter Boronkay. Last April birthday cake up to her passing. If Joan McIntyre and John people, on April 30, are Tony Dives, Julia Weston think I am prolific with my correHurlburt and River Hooper. May 1 is DJ spondence let me assure them both, ‘Our dear Meyers while May 2 is Don Hartle. On May 3, Betty Black wrote the book, I only read it!’ there’s Lyn Edwards, Lou Klein and Daphne She would have had the live-a-boards and free Fargher. May 4? Karen Cowper, Brenda anchorage types away from our shores in very Ross, a nameless judge, and Tom Shatwell. short order and most likely would have had Lastly, on May 5, are Will Husby, Darren Seed them purchase one of Sam’s works before they and Kelsey Knipe. left with their anchor lines between their legs!

• The Last Word: Volunteers are needed in We can be sure the use and conduct on the many Bowen organizations so if you want to beaches, both Sandy and Pebbly, would have be involved and make new friends, explore been family-friendly, bless her soul.” ‘Nuff said! your possibilities!

• Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrent of April

F Making Bowen more beautiful: A thank you to the Bowen Island Garden Club for its efforts (and the daffodils). Erwen Smith photo

Let’s learn from the past to create the future

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nstead of celebrating the past and destroying the future in the cove with a few dilapidated old cabins and an ever deteriorating apple orchard in our village centre, we should take a lesson from the past and create a future from what they had then; a circle of connected, affordable cabins for family weekends with a kitchenette, a double bed and a bedroom with bunk beds for the kids, and a picnic table on a porch with a view of the ocean. A sandbox for the little ones would help. The bigger kids can play games on the meadow. Maybe we could talk BC Ferries into weekend family passes for people with children, with children riding free? That would bring life back into the cove in summer.

For Bowen residents, we need attractive heritage style buildings along Government Road with affordable rental housing on top, as was planned years ago.

The ferry line up does not need to be a problem, since the coffee shops need the commuter business to survive. Just enlarge the road on the side of the woods with the help of Metro Parks and put the line up there, where people can get safely out of their cars while they’re waiting.

Then the offloading two lanes in the middle of the road and parallel parking on the busiest side of the street.

Above Miller Road we just need to fill in the trenches to get an extra lane. And we need a traffic circle at Miller crossing.

Imke Zimmermann

How can the public trust that consultation will be real and meaningful?

To the Editor: Re: Letter mayor and council hose of us who attended Saturday’s town hall meeting forfeited a beautiful morning to gain insight into how council plans to choose among ferry marshalling options. As every islander knows, there are two basic choices: load and unload by way of Government Road or cut a loop road through Crippen Park. The question is how will council decide? Councillor Rhodes made a presentation outlining council’s plan for assessing the public’s mood.

The primary tool will be a questionnaire mailed to Bowen’s registered voters asking them to rank their opinions about different topics.

At first glance, what Rhodes laid out seems like a good idea, and it’s certainly an improvement over council’s original plan to simply endorse Plan Z without any consultation. But I think there are several problems with Rhodes’ new plan. For example, the questions are mostly “mom and apple pie” stuff. The answers that reasonable people give won’t clearly distinguish between the options and can be used to justify any of the plans. Second, when does the public get to see and comment on the actual plans that are on the table? We don’t. We’re being asked to pick a number and then they will make the decision for us. They seem to think that the plans are too complicated for us to understand. Third, why a mail out? The mayor says this will save a few thousand dollars, but

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loop road schemes will cost millions.

This seems like a false economy to me. Where’s the human contact that makes local politics work? Will absentee property owners have the same say as someone who actually lives around the corner? It should be a personal consultation with residents and community members. We live here and our views should get extra weight.

What really got my attention, however, were mayor Adelaar’s introductory remarks. Twice he characterized a Government Road marshalling option as the “status quo” way of doing things. Mayor Adelaar went on to promise that his council would pursue a “forward looking” plan.

Mayor and council were elected on a platform of change, so one has to assume that, in their their minds at least, the status quo is not a good thing. So when the mayor stigmatizes a Government Road plan as “status quo,” he must think that ferry marshalling through the park is “forward looking.” With these prejudices so openly voiced, how can the public trust that any consultation about ferry marshalling will be real and meaningful?

We need council to be informed and keep an open mind about the various ferry marshalling plans. I am hoping that cooler heads will prevail and any decision that gets made will be wise, prudent and based on full disclosure of information and meaningful consultation with the community.

Respectfully, Len Gilday

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Promoting foot-passenger ferries should take priority over a W.A.C. Bennett-era solution Dear Editor:

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o justify building a four-lane access road through Crippen Park, mayor Adelaar and others have stressed that, during the Union Steamship era, it was the site of a picnic ground and cabins, neglecting to mention that there was no car ferry at that time and therefore no roads through that recreation space.

Thousands of Vancouverites came to Bowen throughout the summer to walk the forest trails that led to those cabins and beyond, as well as to enjoy the sandy beach and unpolluted waters of Deep Bay. An all-time high of 101,000 visits were recorded in 1946 at a time when the population of Vancouver was only 365,000.

As late as July 1951, 4900 picnickers arrived within a single nine-day period. That was the era of the large-scale company and group picnics, but the steamship fleet was aging, roads to the interior of the province were being improved, and the attempt at converting the hotel and surrounding grounds into an exclusive upscale resort failed in 1957, the same year that the first car ferry arrived in Snug Cove.

The strategy then became to subdivide the company’s land and transform Bowen Island into a community of commuters, a strategy that succeeded all too well. The current council, like the ones that preceded it, wishes to promote devel-

opment in Snug Cove, yet it has no vision for attracting tourists – the driving economic force - other than to build a road that might benefit property developers on other parts of the island but would severely damage the park that is one of the village’s chief attractions.

Rather than investing taxpayers’ money in a loop road that would shave a few minutes off the daily commute to Vancouver (and less expensive alternatives do exist), the council would be wise to think more creatively about ways to take advantage of what is now the world’s largest and fastest growing industry in terms of employment and trade. Bowen is, after all, situated on the doorstep of a rapidly-expanding metropolis, and the automobile vacation has now lost much of its appeal to urbanites.

Mayor Adelaar admitted at Saturday’s town hall meeting that council will not be able to accomplish nearly all that it hoped to, so islanders might ask if the W.A.C. Bennett-era solution of laying blacktop through a heavily used park should take priority over promoting foot-passenger ferries, improving the infrastructure of Snug Cove, building a community centre, cleaning up Deep Bay, protecting ecologically threatened shoreline areas, and expanding the island’s offroad bicycle and hiking trails.

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You don’t get better if you don’t practice

A garden at its spring best

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t was her first competition and Liliana BellukOrlikow had been nervous. But when she heard the other six cellists in her category perform, she knew she had a chance to win. “Some of them were better than others,” Liliana said. “but a few hadn’t practiced that much and were struggling with the notes.” Liliana is 10 years old and on Wednesday, April 11, she was awarded the first prize in the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival’s 10 and under Unaccompanied Bach category. She played Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prelude, by J.S. Bach. The adjudicator said that her playing had been “thoughtful” and “gentle.”

Liliana has been playing the cello since she was six years old. At that time, she had been signed up for violin lessons but, when she heard another girl play the cello, she asked to switch. “I really like the sound of the cello,” she says.

Liliana practices twice a day, half an hour in the morning and half an hour in afternoon. “I try not to miss a day,” she says with a smile. “You can’t get better if you don’t practice.” With a schedule like that and added trips to the mainland for her lesson, Liliana is glad to be a student at the Island Discovery Learning Centre where her classes allow her more flexibility and time. “Otherwise I would have to get up at 6:30 a.m. and practice before school,” she says.

Liliana moved to Bowen Island with her family in June, 2010 from King Township, Ontario. Her first cello teacher was Tricia Balmer in Toronto. After that, she studied with Ariel Barnes in Vancouver.

Since August 2011, she has been signed up for lessons with Bo Peng in North Vancouver. “ My first teacher in Ontario focused a lot on posture,” Liliana recalls. “She was strict but nice about it. My second teacher wanted me to feel the music – that was quite a change for me because my first teacher basically told me how to play it. My third teacher tells

Liliana and her cello.

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me to play what’s on the page but to feel it too. So this is a bit of both.”

In addition to playing the cello, Liliana enjoys reading, horseback riding, skiing and bicycling. She also likes to listen to cello music played by a variety of performers to get a sense of the different interpretations. “Some do it in proper time but others do it faster or slower in different parts,” she says.

Liliana is not the only one in her family who loves to play music. Her brother Nicolas, who is turning 13 this Saturday, plays the violin and they like to play chamber music duets together. Her mom, Lois, plays organ and piano is on hand to accompany them.

This year, Liliana prepares for her Grade 6 cello exam in June.

he club’s open garden for the month of April is at the home of Linda Hargrave at 1236 Miller Road. The garden will be open from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 22. There is a small charge for non-members, but new memberships can be bought on-site.

This is a property small in space but packed with wonders. Linda has owned the property for 13 years but instigated a major makeover nine years ago which established a foundation for the present.

The many plantings of both ‘old fashioned ‘ perennials and much newer material provide all-season colour and interest. Formal beds are happily integrated with wilder areas.

Right now the garden is at its spring best: many varieties of hellebores are in bloom together with primulas, narcissus, daffodils, and the small but exquisitely beautiful snake-head fritillaries. Iris compete with alium, hyacinth, tulips, leucothoes, wind anenomies, muscari and English bluebells both in voluptuous growth and riotous colour.

In the larger plant category there are flowering pear and plum together with star magnolia, camellias, and pierius japonica.

To quote Linda: “A garden represents life itself. This wonderful revelation repeats yearly to give joy, beauty, peace, comfort and contentment. Our spirits are renewed.

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Testing the waters Oar Northwest crew docks on Bowen before heading to the Inside Passage and, later, from Africa to the Americas JANIS TRELEAVEN SPECIAL TO THE UNDERCURRENT

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call to the Undercurrent office on Friday, April 13, alerted us to an â&#x20AC;&#x153;interesting boatâ&#x20AC;? docking at the Union Steamship Marina. And an interesting boat it turned out to be. It was a 29-foot Oar Northwest ocean row boat, the James Robert Hanssen. Its crew was about to embark on a counter-clockwise circumnavigation of Vancouver Island.

The boat was built by Woodvale in England in 2005. One of 10 in the world, it is the only one found in the Western hemisphere. Jordan Hanssen, crew member and winner of the first rowing race across the North Atlantic Ocean, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just here on Bowen Island making sure we get off on the right foot. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting ready to row across the mid-Atlantic (in December 2012) and so there is a lot of trouble-shooting. The nice thing about being in the Inside Passage is that we can go out and test these things and, if we have some bugs to figure out which we inevitably will, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do it.â&#x20AC;?

The boat had been launched in Seattle the week before with little time to test the instruments in the water.

The expeditionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major sponsor is the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). Heading up the science team is Frederick (Fritz) Stahr, Ph.D. from the University of Washington School of Oceanography who is also the head of the educational advisory committee and the Marine technical team. He combed over the boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highend equipment to work out the glitches as it spent the night in Snug Cove before the crew departed on their Salish Sea Expedition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a data logger recording and [the crew] will send those files back once every six hours. There will be a time and date location stamp with GPS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; knowing where your observations are is very important,â&#x20AC;? stated Stahr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They also have an instrument that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to drop through the water column so that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a vertical profile of temperature and salinity which will be really nice to go with the horizontal stuff that the boat will be collecting.â&#x20AC;?

There have been some major improvements on the boat since 2006 that include the power system. There are more solar panels and they are more flexible than they used to be. Stahr points to a water stream bubbling out from the side of the boat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water is constantly pulled in through some instruments measuring temperature, salinity, chlorophyll fluorescence, so we know how

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much phytoplankton is in the water, and oxygen so we can measure how much is in the water.â&#x20AC;?

Stahr also mentioned other sensitive equipment on board that measures wind speed, direction, atmospheric pressure, pitch and roll. One of the three GPS antennas is dedicated to the Automated Information System (AIS) for ships, something new thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come about since 2006. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can go online and see where the ships are and they can look at each other â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important for a small boat to have a something like that.â&#x20AC;?

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On Bowen Island, Stahr hugged the team goodbye before boarding the Queen of Capilano to return to the mainland. Follow the crew consisting of Jordan Hanssen (Seattle), Richard Tarbill (Seattle), Markus Pukonen (Tofino), Adam Kreek (Victoria) and Greg Spooner (Bellingham) on their interactive web-site, www.oarnorthwest. com where you can read their blog, view photos and videos and enter exciting contests for American and Canadian youth alike.

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The cramped quarters limit personal belongings and food must be well planned out. A hand-cranked blender is clamped to one side â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it will turn pre-soaked dried fruit and protein into much-needed power smoothies. There must also be room for a mandolin and a violin, very valued by the crew.

This is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wet runâ&#x20AC;? for their next expedition planned for December 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Africa to the Americasâ&#x20AC;? will take the boat from Liberia to Venezuela and the estimated time to cross is 60 to 80 days,

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Island gem moves on to new adventure MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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long-time islander has announced she will be leaving Bowen and moving to the United States, her family’s ancestral homeland. Grade 1 student Laura Frances Beaird, 6, an island resident since birth, said she’ll be making the life-changing move at the end of this month.

In an exclusive interview with the Undercurrent at the Spacenet in the BICS playground earlier this week, the wonderfully loquacious Beaird confirmed she’s taking parents Andy and Christy along with her, as well as her outstanding siblings, Benjamin, 4, and Virginia, 3.

“Of course they’re coming with me!” she said. “We’re all moving to Nashville, Tennessee.”

A big contributor to Bowen, Laura Frances took part in island events and spent time with other Bowen kids at Family Place, Playcare, the Montessori school and Cates Hill Chapel, a huge part of her family’s life here. She said she’s looking forward to the many new challenges and opportunities she’ll find in Nashville, even though she’s not used to big cities.

“I think there’s gonna be wild country music there because Nashville is really famous for country music,” Beaird explained. “Even on the street corners there are people singing and playing music to get money and stuff. It’ll be crazy.”

Will the Beaird family just walk away and never look back? Benjamin Beaird and his sister, Laura Frances, entering

the Queen of Capilano last week.

The two, and their family, will soon be taking their act to Music City.

Long-time islander Laura Frances Beaird during a talk near the BICS spacenet last week. Marcus Hondro photos

Her parents are from Alabama (Mom) and Mississippi (Dad) but both her Grammas are from Nashville and she’s visited the city. She’s got family there now including four cousins, Langston, Payne, Tucker and Evelyn, all of whom she enjoys playing with.

Is she gonna miss us? Darn right.

“I will miss lots of the people like Jamie, Joey and Keelan and Finn, and other friends,” she said. “I’m also gonna miss the parks and the school and icecream shops.” She said her siblings will also miss people here and noted her brother really likes Poppy - a.k.a. the Poppy Star – who he sometimes plays

with.

“He’d like her to be his girlfriend,” she claimed.

It’s easy to find islanders who’ll miss Laura Frances and family, the Derban family among them. Father Dwayne said all three children are “unique and fabulous kids” and that he always looks forward to the time the two families spend together. His daughter, Jamie, 13, is happy for the wonderful opportunity the Beairds have, but not so happy with the result.

“Well, I’m devastated really, it’s devastating. They’re so great and I’ve known them for so long. I used to go to their house and bake with Christy and I’ve

known all the kids since they were born,” she said in a phone talk. “I’ve babysat Laura Frances since I was eight and there are so many funny things she’s done I can’t even think of just one.

“I’m really gonna miss them all.”

Jamie intends to visit the Beairds “every year” and that gets us to the final question of our interview by the Spacenet – will Laura Frances and her family visit with us? The question drew an empathic response from the Bowen native about to embark on a wonderful new adventure: “Of course we will, silly!!!”

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Water Main Flushing As part of its regular water system maintenance program, the Municipality will flush water mains in Bowen Bay, Bluewater Park, Cove Bay, Eagle Cliff, Hood Point, King Edward Bay and Tunstall Bay from April 7 – April 29, 2012. This procedure is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes and will not pose a health hazard. Municipal staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. Flushing will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in most neighbourhoods.

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Double record for Island Masters STEVE LIDDICOAT B. I. GOLF CLUB

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he sun was shining and the golf course was in fantastic shape on Saturday, April 7, for the 2012 Island Masters held at the Bowen Island Golf Club.

This annual event pairs each tournament participant with a player competing in the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

Their combined score determines who will wear the coveted yellow jackets. This year’s event set a record for attendance with 56 participants as well as prizes given out with over $1000 awarded.

Men’s Flight 1st Place, 102 - Peter Clarke, 37 (Jacobsen, 68) 2nd Place, 104 - Steve Liddicoat, 34 (Howell III, 70) 3rd Place, 105 - Jake Moir, 37 (Mickelson, 68) Ladies Flight 1st Place, 105 - Christine Roocroft, 33 (Ogilvy, 72) 2nd Place, 111 - Audrey Shirley, 38 (Harrington, 73) 3rd Place, 112 - Colleen O’Neil, 43 (Matsuyama, 69) Junior Flight 1st Place, 108 – Lucas Puri, 33 (Garrigus, 75) 2nd Place, 111 – Evan Puri, 36 (Schwartzel, 75)

A big shout-out goes to all Bowen Island participants in the Sun Run.

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n the middle of January, a group of 43 participants (walkers/runners) and eight Sun Run leaders started a 13-week-journey for the Intraining Sun Run clinic. The goal was the 10km Sun Run event which occurred Sunday, April 15.

The successes of this program were seen on the faces of 31 participants who crossed the finish line last Sunday with smiles on their faces

Christine Roocroft, Peter Clarke and Lucas Puri earned the right to wear the yellow jacket as they came out ahead in the 2012 Island Masters. Jennifer Foley photo

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On the calendar FRIDAY, APRIL 20 • Pitch-in: Sign-up and pick up of PITCH-IN bags starts. BICS main office, 604 947-0389 or shaxby@sd45.bc.ca for more information..

• Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in.

• Jazz Night: Teun Schut, Rob Bailey, Buff Allen and friends. 7:30 p.m. Doc Morgan’s.

• Legion dinner: 6:30 p.m. Ann Marie Atherton and Marolyn Anderson cook a German dinner.

Members and guests welcome.

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Those pitch-in bags are waiting to be filled as part of the Pitch-in Canada week from April 23 to 30 and islanders are invited to come out and help. Sarah Haxby photo

Take a family garbage-picking walk

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he 2012 Operation Clean Sweep kicks of with Pitch-in Canada week from April 23 to 30 and the community is invited to participate. Sign up at the BICS main office starting Friday, April 20, pick up your official bag, and join in the campaign with your family. You can help to clean up our community by going on a family garbage-picking walk. You are welcome to send photos and a report of how much and where you cleaned up and we’ll create a feature story sharing how much we’ve accomplished in our neighbourhoods, trails, roadways and beaches of Bowen Island.

The focus is on the appreciation of our environment, caring for our community and helping to clean-up garbage and litter and then sharing what we found.

Report back on what you thought about the garbage you found (or, hopefully, did not find.)

Tell us your stories about the worst, the heaviest, the most, the gross, the beautiful, the thing that made you laugh, and other observations and stories from your family pitch-in walk.

Every family will receive a certificate of participation. For more information, call 604 9470389 or email shaxby@sd45.bc.ca.

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n Sunday, April 29, renowned marine biologist Dr. Alexandra Morton will speak at 1 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square.

Her tireless research into and publication of the causes of the demise of the West Coast’s wild salmon has led to a heated debate and the calling of the Cohen Commission.

Morton is the author of Listening to Whales, what the Orcas have taught us, her primary field of

research.

Her work on salmon is funded by donations only. With her presentation on Bowen she hopes to increase the voice for the wild salmon.

Bowen Island artist Hans-Christian Behm has created a limited edition print entitled Salmon are Sacred, the Sockeye Life Cycle, that is sold as a fundraiser in support of Morton’s work.

The print will be for sale at the presentation.

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Artwork can be in an medium in any subject are for solo or group exhibitions.

Applications must include: Artist’s statement, Curriculum Vitae, Portfolio (hard copy, CD, or website accepted), and 3 finished pieces of artwork representative of your current body of work.

Submissions that include a community component, i.e., demonstration, artist’s talk, workshop, etc. are encouraged.

Drop Off: Sunday, June 24; 10 am - 4 pm Pick Up: Wednesday, June 27; 10 am - 5 pm

Please note: A nominal exhibit fee will be charged to artists in order to cover Gallery costs. For information on fees and sales commission, please contact the Gallery.

• BCC annual clothing sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cates Hill Chapel, price of admission is a donation to the Food Bank (non-perishable item or cash).

• Roots on the Rock presents Plough: 7:30 p.m. Gallery at Artisan

Square with opening acts by local talents.

Tickets $12 at Phoenix and at the door.

• AA Open Meeting: 9 a.m., Collins Hall.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 • Garden Club’s open garden: home of Linda Hargrave at 1236 Miller Road. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 23 • Seniors Keeping Young: 9 a.m. line dancing 9:45 a.m. exercises, singing and refreshments, 11 a.m. Anna-Marie and Murray Atherton speak about their vacation in Italy.

• Garden Club meeting: Gillian Drake will present: What is a Living Building? 1 p.m. Gallery at Artisan Square.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 • AA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m.

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Church. 604-434-3933.

WED., APRIL 25 • Drop-in knitting group: 2 to 5 p.m. at Bowen Court. All levels welcome.

• Post Partum Support Group: Meets two evenings/mo. (604) 947-2717.

• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 2880.

THURS., APRIL 26 • Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m. sharp.

Bowen Court lounge.

Call Irene at 2955 for info.

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

Free food.

• Rotary Club: Inspirational experiences through Rotary. Rob Wall’s Gallery 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tea, coffee and wine available. Guests welcome.

Come on by and pick a new wardrobe at the BCC clothing sale at Cates Hill Chapel this Saturday. Info above.

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OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

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for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

PropertyStarsJobs.Com

APPLY NOW!!!

Paid weekly up to $20/hr Hiring 12 F/T positions Must be outgoing, motivated And dedicated!!!!!

Students welcome!!!

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

Call Erica 604.777.2195

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TRADES, TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL ROOF FOREMAN

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.

Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.

Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

DAVE LANDON FORD requires a licensed auto tech or skilled 2-4 yr apprentice to join our team. Industry wages and benefits package available. Please send resume to dlsales@telus.net.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Van-cam Freightways Ltd. requires a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic with truck experience. This position is located at our Surrey Terminal (10155 Grace Road). Applicants should have related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. This is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Submit a detailed resume and email/cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 or call Derek at 604-587-9818 (leave a message) Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environmental Responsibility.

Van Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

JOURNEYMAN Electrician with exp. Must have FSR for work in residential and light commercial.

Fax or email resume with ref to 604-556-3961 dnelectric@telus.net

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

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• FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!

Call our office or visit our website for more info.

604-536-9287 or www.canadianopen fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details.

Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel, 8828 201 Street, Langley

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WAREHOUSE

SHIPPER/RECEIVER Icom Canada Holdings Inc., a radio communications distributor, is seeking a fulltime Shipper/Receiver to join our team in Delta, near the Town and Country Hotel. Qualified candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have shipping and receiving experience, strong organization skills, ability to maintain accurate inventory and supplies records, with good computer experience. Warehouse management system experience is desired. If you are a team player, demonstrates good communication skills, and is flexible in nature, we want you to join our team. Please send resumes and salary expectation by email only to: info@icomcanada.com. No phone calls, please.

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive:

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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GARDENING

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic - Truck -

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com.

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LIMITED is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume to: humanresources@arcticco-op.com or fax: 1-204-632-8575.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

Classifieds get results!

VOLUNTEERS

PERSONAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

Fax Resume to 778-395-3536 htltransport@live.ca

.CanScribe 1.800.466.1535

READ THIS

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VOLUNTEER

.Become a Prof. Dog Trainer 1-800-961-6616

AUTOMOTIVE

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS REQUIRED

DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help.

Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

PATIENTS - need a Medical Marijuana Doctor? Growers - want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1250-860-8611.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HTL Transport LTD. Hiring long haul Class 1 flatdeck drivers to run AB. High Pay & new trucks.

Must travel to the U.S. 2 yrs exp & clean drivers abstract.

Position Available Purchasing Agent Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. (website <iem.ca>) designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands.

The Company has been in operation since 1955 and is privately owned with an attractive employee ownership program available to all employees.

Our 50,000 square foot shop is located in Port Kells, Surrey.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CLASSICAL/ACOUSTIC Guitar Lessons.

Tel: 778-862-2727 www.SoloAcousticGuitar.com

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.

Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243.

Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca.

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

HERBAL MAGIC Limited time offer - Save 50%!! Lose Weight and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Don’t delay call NOW 1-800-854-5176.

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT? Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

www.debtgone.ca Licensed, Government Approved, Canadian Company.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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PLUMBING

$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs.

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial.

Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

25 year of experience.

Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

Spot the Ball round 10 Here’s how you play: Cut out this week’s picture and mark the spot where you think the ball should be.

Submit the photo with your name, age and entry fee (one try for a loonie, three for a toonie) at the red and white drop boxes at the Snug, the General Store, the Office at Artisan Square, the recreation office or the Undercurrent office.

Last week’s photo with ball HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

This week’s photo

You’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Snug. Deadline is Wed., April 25, at 11 a.m.

This contest is organized

by Grade 9 IPS student James Milligan as part of his masterworks - the money goes to supporting athletic endeavours for underpriviledged children.

The winner of the last contest and recipient of the gift certificate to the Gym is Matthew Hogg (congratulations).

PETS

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

220.JUNK(5865)

604.

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

LOUIS XV 5 pc bdrm suite, $3,500.

French Grandfatehr clock, sirca 1880s, $1,900 obo. (604)832-1857.

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AUCTIONS

ABLE AUCTIONS now accepting quality Estates, Antiques & Collectibles for GIANT June 3 Auction www.ableauctions.ca Tyler- 604818-9473 SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction.

Horse drawn carriages & sleighs.

Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 Noon, Al Oeming Park; www.aloemingauctions.com. Bodnarus Auctioneering.

Phone 306-227-9505.

Canada’s Best.

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Small Ads, BIG Deals! www.bcclassified.com FURNITURE

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PETS

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978 CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 FAWN PUG PUPPIES - ready to go.

Have shots, vet checked.

Adorable. $650/ea. (604)607-0207 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B 6 weeks old, 1st shots, dewormed & vet checked. $800. (604)850-3329 No Sunday calls please.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com Yellow Labs, p/b, 5m, 2f, $700, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)7947633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

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MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program!

Don’t be without a home phone!

Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars.

FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

1-800-910-6402

GUARANTEED

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

Auto Loans or 1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS 55 Plus 2 BDRM. 2 bath. Quiet seniors park. No smoking sm. dog ok prefer long term. Must pass strata requirements. Lots of storage. $1200 mo. Plus damage deposit.

Ph. 778-999-5993.

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AIRPLANES

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1967 MUSTANG Conv auto, pb, ps, 289 V8, red on red, white top, GT frond end, exc cond. $29,500 obo.

(604)535-0226.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 turbo, burgundy, leather int, near new top, exc cond, $2500. (604)858-8332

CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net

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WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

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AUTO FINANCING Loan.

Apply

Now,

2007 CHEV MALIBU LT, 3.5 V6, auto, 98K, exc cond, smoke-free Reduced! $5900. (604)288-7997 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convert.

Grey/grey. Loaded, priced to sell.

Please call Richard 778-222-0140.

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 firm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr. auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $6200/obo. Call 778-881-1216.

2001 BMW 330i 4 dr. sedan, blk. leather on blk. auto, local, 109k, sun. roof, all pwr. options. Very clean. $10,900 604.312.7415 2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $10,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

2004 VW JETTA S/W, diesel, 185 km, new tires, battery, inj. pump. $8,900 obo. Phone (604)530-5529.

2005 LEXUS RX330, 65,000 miles, no accid., 2nd owner, all pwr, very clean, $19,000. Call 604-722-4264.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1997 WILDWOOD 26’ 5th wheel, great cond., stored inside, new tires & fridge, incl. hitch, only $7,900.

Phone 604-858-2949.

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $15,900/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127

845 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

RENTALS

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2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 70 km, new tires & brakes, dark blue, excellent cond. $19,900.

Phone 604-858-2949

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www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

www.dannyevans.ca

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883VV

MARINE

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

TRANSPORTATION

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

We Will Pay You $1000

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Border Collie P/B puppies dob Feb. 18 M-$450: vet ✓ first shot. 604250-4360 or 604-856-7975.

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www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

HOMES WANTED

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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TRANSPORTATION

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $850. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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UNCLASSIFIED

6 wrought iron dining chairs from CHINTZ, backs and seats in woven leather strips, $750. 72” street hockey net, solid frame, like new, 3 sticks plus puck.$60. call 947-2284 Ambitious islander with 3 schemes to win new friends and make extra cash: 1) dog walking; already owns a ‘DOG MAN’ hat given him by neighbours for his excellence in this job; will take ‘em around Killarney Lake.

2) Hauling away junk in a truck or otherwise lift and move things about and 3) take care of writing needs you may have, such as family memoirs, business reports, brochures, promo letters, online content with strong SEO included, etc. etc..

Marcus at 947-2005 ARTISAN SQUARE RENTALS. Office/ studios with ocean/mtn views from $350. 604-329-5643.

CASH for your car! Top dollar paid for your scrap vehicle.

604-312-6035 DO YOU prepare personal Income Tax returns? Great...

HELP! Please call 2947.

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For Rent: large 3 bdrm. apt. at Artisan Square. Beautiful view, 2 decks, wood burning fireplace. $1600 month.

May 1. 329-5643/ 565-7522.

FOR RENT: Office space in Snug Cove: 2 units, 141 sq.ft. & 255 sq. ft. office spaces with shared common entrance, kitchen, bathroom.

For more info please call: 604-947-0099 ext. 104

Or email ka@bowenislandproperties.bc.ca FOR RENT: Studio apt. between Village Square and Municipal Hall. Avail.immed.

References required.

Sorry, no pets. 947-2944 FOR SAIL! Westerley Sail Boat, 23 ft.

Built in 1976, sleeps 4, full set of sails, good condition.

No outboard. $1000. Located C17, Union Steamship Marina.

Phone H. Paterson, 604-947-0205.

FOUND on Miller Rd. Box with jumper cables, tarp straps etc. Call 2442.

FREE FREEZER U pick Up 50x28x37 Works well, Call 9089

FOR RENT: 1-bdr, apt. between Village Square and the Municipal Hall. Available May 1/12.

References required.

Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944.

LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load.

Kindling $20/box CALL 947-2430

FOR RENT: 2- bdrm apt. in Village Square. Avail. April 1.

References required. Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944

Left on top of car and LOST: A large clam steaming basket with locking lid with a Sirius Car Radio in a black bag inside.

Call: 604-947-9622 or 0319

For Rent : Large 1 bedroom suite in Bowen Bay area, on acreage with water view, $850/month includes utilities.

604-773-6211

Main Floor of House for Rent Close to Bowen Court in Cove 2 bedroom, 1 bath $1200 plus util. Avail. May 1st Call John 947-2784

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Found - coat for med to large dog - call to ID. 2442

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Mature woman wants to run away from Ontario while her house is being renovated & hang out with her sister on beautiful Bowen Island. I would be delighted to look after your home, garden or pets in return for accommodation. Two or three weeks would be perfect, anytime from mid July to the end of August. You can reach me, Catherine Elliot at cagelliot@hotmail.com or my sister, Barb Gibbard 604-947-2006. References avail.

PRIME RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE, VILLAGE SQUARE: 613sq ft for rent or lease.

For info call 604-947-0099 ext 104 or email ka@bowenislandproperties.bc.ca.

REWARD! Please return white plastic bag of VHS tapes accidentally left at the Recycling Depot and later taken home by someone on Fri. April 13. Three of these tapes are extremely important to me and I would like to get them back. You can keep the rest! PLEASE call 0078.

Spring into Paradise!

Opening Sat. May 5 then every day except Tues. and Wed. Come down for our special Monday Monster Burgers!

Delicious burgers include Fried Onions,Cheddar Cheese,Bacon etc.or try a Smokin’ Smokey. We have the BEST veggie burgs & dogs!

TUSCANY RESTAURANT & ARTISAN EATS CAFE are hiring DISHWASHERS part or full time from $11.25/hour.Can lead to other positions! Eat great pizza on every shift! email info@tuscanypizza.com

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Important Announcement Second Grade 7 Class Considered for Island Pacific School Due to unprecedented interest and demand, the Board of Island Pacific School is considering adding a second Grade 7 class for the 2012-13 academic year.

Creating a second Grade 7 section will result in increased staffing.

Parents interested in having their son or daughter enrolled in Grade 7 at Island Pacific School for September, 2012, must apply before Friday, April 27, in order for the Board to fully consider the viability of an additional class.

IPS is also taking applications for students entering Grades 6 and 8 in September 2012.

To find out more about the IPS school community, contact Barb Bingham at info@go.islandpacific.org or 604-947-9311 or visit our website www.islandpacific.org.

Middle School Matters Go the distance.

It’s a fact: you’ll have to take the ferry to get to secondary school, but you don’t have to settle for the closest one.

Take the bus to Collingwood, where you can achieve your absolute best. We offer:

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Individualized attention, small class sizes and personalized report cards every term

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Rigorous university prep featuring a wide range of Advanced Placement courses

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Robust university guidance for Grades 9 to 12 including admissions exam prep, guided campus tours and university application support

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A High Performance Learners program with customized timetables so you can pursue your passion, your way

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Athletics - 19 provincial championships

TAKE THE SSAT ENTRANCE EXAM ON APRIL 21st OR MAY 10th For more information visit ADMISSIONS.COLLINGWOOD.ORG

Dance, Drama, Vocal and Instrumental Music programs including jazz and orchestra

Contact us to schedule a school tour: admissions.collingwood.org Gr 8-12: 70 Morven Drive West Vancouver / 604.925.3331

Go further.

Go Collingwood.