April 6 2012 Undercurrent

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What is MacBooth?

A look at cancer

Happy anniversary!

IPS students have taken their love of Shakespeare to another level

What can be achieved by living healthy and by chipping in to help

The Gym is celebrating its fifth year of being in business

Preserving the diversity of our community

Trees and culverts in the park

Corporation will work to make affordable housing choices a reality

Work at Seymour Landing Park was done with expert consultation

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o Elizabeth Ballantyne, chair of the Affordable Housing Working Group (AHWG), housing diversity is a value that needs to be embraced and advanced if we cherish the wide variety of people who are living on the island and the new Bowen Island Housing Corporation will help to make this a reality.

Ballantyne says that the need for diverse housing is a fundamental value that is explicit in our Official Community Plan (OCP). There it says that “Bowen Island is known and loved as a small, friendly, caring community characterized by a population diverse in income, age and lifestyles.” For a diverse population, varied and affordable housing options are needed and Ballantyne said, “If this statement of value and identity is true, we need to demonstrate this in our actions. Providing shelter is a primary need and if we value a community like this, we have to work toward enabling everyone to live here.”

“Looking back 30 or 40 years, affordable housing was possible because the cost of land was not a barrier,” Ballantyne said adding that in the early 2000s, Sara Baker brought attention to the fact that many artists couldn’t afford to live here any longer and moved away. “There was a migration of artists and Sara [Baker] wrote a number of articles in 2004 and 2005. Out of that came a broader discussion that led to the affordable housing for diverse community symposium in June 2006 that was followed by the formation of the Bowen Community Housing Association,” Ballantyne said. “In an effort to address the This Wednesday was a beautiful day - perfect for the Easter Egg Hunt by primary barriers, four actions were suggested. the Bowen Children’s Centre in the meadow. Zeyah’s smile shows how The first was to legalize secondary suites. continued PAGE 10

excited he was to find candy (no sugar added) in his Easter Egg. More photos on page 16. Debra Stringfellow photo

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rees have been cut in Seymour Landing Park and a new culvert has been created to facilitate stormwater drainage of the neighbouring properties. Sue Ellen Fast, head of the municipality’s Greenways Advisory Committee says that the work has considerably affected the park. Bowen Island Properties, the developer that transferred the parkland to the municipality, says that it was necessary to stabilize the hillside and that the municipality and other agencies have been notified throughout the process.

Larry Adams, business manager of Bowen Island Properties, said that in 2003, as part of the rezoning process of Cowan Point, the discussion about community amenities had been initiated. He said, “The passive park at Seymour Bay was identified as the amenity with the highest priority. There was a note that the stabilization of the land because of erosion is an issue for consideration.”

Wolfgang Duntz, principal of Bowen Island Properties explained, “Over decades, Seymour Bay has been used for local log storage. The logs come from Gambier and are towed to the sawmills along the Fraser River. When they can’t enter the inlet because of weather conditions, they get stored in Seymour Bay. There is a tremendous wave action that constantly pounds the shore that is an earth, gravel and clay deposit. Over the last 30 to 50 years, the shoreline has receded 15 feet.”

“When I was asked to donate the land, I said you better be aware that this is a highly erosion-prone area,” Duntz said. “And the whole area to the north is draining into Seymour Creek.” continued PAGE 10

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Bowen rocks in Earth Hour challenge

Gym celebrates fifth anniversary AGNIESZKA WYKA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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ven on a rainy and cloudy West Coast morning, Fawn Gill’s smile and enthusiasm are infectious as she greets customers coming through the doors of the Gym – a local success celebrating five years in business this spring.

It was in March 2007 that the Gym officially opened its doors to local fitness enthusiasts and it has boomed into a vibrant fitness facility enjoyed by over 400 members today. For Gill, who has been living on the island for 12 years, turning her home-based personal training venture into a full-fledged gym was a no brainer – she knew she had the client base, extensive fitness background and saw the need for a unique place for workout fans on Bowen to go; “I never had any reservations and I just knew it would work out because we are such a health-conscious community. I knew I could make it work so I jumped in full steam,” she says with one of those infectious smiles.

And there has been no looking back. The business in Artisan Square has evolved into a unique workout stop for many local residents. “Everyone says it’s unlike any other gym they’ve been to,” says Gill adding that one of her goals was to create a space where everyone felt welcome and comfortable, “Nobody feels intimidated to come in to exercise and that’s important because fitness is hard enough. A lot of people struggle with just getting to the gym. I wanted to make it

a little easier for people to get in a good work out.”

To achieve that, Gill created an environment that is warm, accepting and personal, sort of like Cheers –minus the brews and barstools of course- where customers are greeted on a personal basis because everyone knows their names, and they can chat with staff about their programs and progress. “We have incredible staff,” says Gill of her 11 person volunteer crew that helps her maintain the Gym adding that she couldn’t do it without them.

Health and fitness have always been an integral part of life for Gill who has been involved in the industry for over 20 years; Gill is a certified BCRPA personal trainer and Stott pilates instructor.

“Exercise is medicine - it’s nonnegotiable,” she says adding that we, as physical beings susceptible to the aging process, need to train for life. “If someone is looking at their future how do they envision their life? When they think of being 80, do they envision themselves as moving with ease and still being able to garden and golf and all those wonderful things that come with mobility? We have to train for that. Walking around the lake is wonderful, and you need to do that but it doesn’t train you to golf or garden – a customized physical routine at the gym will. “ In the end, Gill attributes a lot of her success to her clients who, she says, have over the years helped to shape the Gym into what it is today.

“They really drive the Gym. They are wonderful. They tell us what

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n Metro Vancouver, Bowen Island did the best in this year’s Earth Hour challenge, with a 3.5 per cent reduction in energy consumption, followed by West Vancouver at 3.3 per cent.

The best results in B.C. came from Revelstoke, which cut power use 12.1 per cent, followed by Pemberton at 6.8 per cent. These rates brought the provincial average to a 1.67 per cent drop.

B.C. Hydro said the province as a whole cut power use 1.67 per cent, saving 121 megawatt hours of electricity – the equivalent of turning off 9 million 12.5-watt LED light bulbs.

“If people applied the same simple conservation measures for even one hour every day for the whole year, the combined savings would power close to 4,000 homes for an entire year,” said Hydro’s acting CEO Charles Reid. “Next year, during Earth Hour, when smart meters are fully deployed, people will be able to track their own results from the day before through a secure on-line portal to help them realize how little measures really do add up to energy savings.”

The worst laggards in the region were North Vancouver City at 0.4 per cent and Langley City at 0.5 per cent. BC Hydro aims to meet two thirds of new electricity demands through conservation and energy efficiency by 2020.

Fawn Gill greets customers at the Gym with an infectious smile. Agnieszka Wyka photo they want and what they like. They talk about us to their friends. Without our members we would not have all this business. I am grateful that the community has allowed my family and me to build a career right here on the island. I am eternally grateful for that because it has been a wonderful journey. We have met so many people and have had so many amazing experiences and it’s really the members that drive the success of this place,” says Gill.

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Please note that 79 per cent of one’s brain consists of water. One wonders about politicians.

Whistler Farmer’s Market What an amazing 2011 Season!

Now it’s time to apply for the 2012 Season.

Call for Applications Calling out to all colorful and creative individuals in Sea-to-Sky country, The Whistler Farmer’s Market is looking for:

Farmers, Bakers, Artisans and Entertainers Take advantage of this awesome opportunity to showcase your product, and to be part of an amazing community.

Please go to www.whistlerfarmersmarket.org to see our online application form. For additional information please contact Chris Quinlan at info@whistlerfarmersmarket.org or phone 604 905 8886.

In the next few weeks our customers will see a change at the General Store.

With busy families, and the increase of fuel prices and ferry rates we are trying to make shopping on Bowen more convenient. We are working very hard with our sales rep. not only to bring in items that our customers request but to also pass on lower prices to our customers.

Come and check out our new lower prices found through out the whole store

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The power of eating right

On April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Collin’s Hall, Lisa Marie Bhattacharya invites members of the community to join her for the screening of the documentary Fresh and learn about the food system. She also plans to provide some delicious locally prepared food and facilitate a conversation on healthy eating.

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hen holistic nutritionist Lisa Marie Bhattacharya started to specialize in working with cancer patients, she thought that it would be difficult as cancer is often associated with a grim diagnosis. But learning more has changed Bhattacharya’s view. “Understanding the root of the disease has helped me realize that there is a lot we can do, even with a stage four diagnosis,” she said. “There is usually a sense that it’s out of our hands but we are just starting to realize the potential of nutrition, lifestyle and attitude.”

To draw attention to issues of healthy eating and living, Bhattacharya is hosting a fundraiser on April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Collin’s Hall where she will present the documentary Fresh.

Most of Bhattacharya’s work with cancer patients happens at Inspire Health, a Vancouver agency that offers programs where people come with a support person and learn what is available in addition to conventional treatment. “At Inspire Health, we focus on physical activity, nutrition and stress management, the three foundations for a healthy lifestyle,” Bhattacharya said. “I have a counselor and an exercise specialist working with me. The patients have been to the GP and the oncologist. They may have undergone treatment or not and they want to know what else they can do.” Bhattacharya said that the two-day program draws on the latest studies and focuses on tangible things. “We teach simple meditative techniques and provide a broader toolbox.”

Often the patients have had chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery and might have learned that there is no further conventional treatment available. At Inspire Health, they learn that there is much more they can do, according to Bhattacharya: “The most common words of feedback we receive is that we have given a sense of empowerment.”

The program runs every other Wednesday and Thursday and Bhattacharya says, “Once they come to us, they have the information at their fingertips. The next move is to see one of our doctors and then they have the option to see me or the other specialists. The patients customize their own treatment and choose what resonates with them. It often has a transformative effect.”

Bhattacharya didn’t plan to specialize in cancer treatment but says that “things come to you for a reason.”

Her father has had cancer three times. “Almost everyone’s life has been touched by cancer in some way,” Bhattacharya said and added that she has found working with cancer patients a wonderful experience. “Rather than being intimidated by the disease, I felt the opposite,” she said. “I don’t perceive cancer the same way I saw it seven years ago.”

Bhattacharya knows many people who lived well beyond their prognosis – Inspire Health keeps a book that is four inches thick where instances of spontaneous remissions have been recorded. “We have our 15th anniversary coming up,” Bhattacharya said. “In our work with cancer patients, we’ve seen at least a doubling chance of survival by doing a program such as ours.”

She added that, as a result, the provincial government has increased its funding support for Inspire Health programs.

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In addition to practicing at Inspire Health, Bhattacharya teaches holistic nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and sees other clients. Her work is not limited to cancer patients. “My specialty has fallen under digestive issues and cancer prevention,” she says. “My focus is not only on working with people on their diet but working with the whole person.” She stresses the importance of meditation, getting fresh air and exercise, being in nature and being active in the community. She added that Inspire Health often provides the participants of the programs with a group that gives them a sense of community that is important to the process. “The sense that there is somebody who cares,” she explained. “That sense of community is what I love about Bowen Island.”

When is comes to food, Bhattacharya recommends a diet of food that is minimally refined, processed or tampered with. “I make an effort in coming as close to the source as possible,” she says. “I try to buy local and seasonal as much as possible. I’ve learned about the power of food that has been grown organically and has been allowed to grow to ripeness.” Bhattacharya explains that nutrients, including polyphenols, antitoxins and vitamin C, don’t reach their full potential until the last stage of ripeness. Bhattacharya is impressed by the power of polyphenols. She said, “They have anti-cancer elements in them – they can go directly into the body, find a cancer cell and destroy it.” Addressing a hypothetical cancer cell, she snaps her fingers and commands, “You are not needed – out you go!”

One of the books Bhattacharya recommends is Anticancer by David Servan-Schreiber. It talks about anti-cancer foods. “Garlic is on the top of that list,” Bhattacharya says, “Followed by broccoli, kale, cabbage, onion, asparagus and beets.”

Bhattacharya also says that plants develop immune systems if they are not sprayed with fungicides, pesticides and herbicides. “If they’re covered with chemicals, they don’t need an immune system. But when they are grown organically, they express natural antifungal properties,” she says. “By eating them, we take on the plants’ immune system and that betters ours.”

Bhattacharya believes that each generation is becoming potentially less healthy. “Since the 50s, we started to increasingly shift to fast food, convenience food and

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non-food,” she said. “We need to take a step away from the modernized food system and develop a keener filter.” Bhattacharya asks her clients to think whether their grandmothers would have a particular food item in their kitchen. “When we look at the picture of wheat on a box of crackers, we are seduced by it,” she says and suggests turning over the box to look at the ingredients. “If it has more than 10 ingredients, put it back. If is has white flour, white sugar or modified fat, put it back.”

Changing eating habits takes time, according to Bhattacharya. “The focus is not only on what we eat but how we eat. We need to reconnect with food, prepare it mindfully and eat it mindfully. I say, ‘Sit down and make sure you’re in a relaxed state when you eat.’” she said. “It’s important to prioritize our eating time. When our minds are worrying about other things, we are interrupting the natural physical process in our digestive system.”

Bhattacharya explains that when we are stressed, the body is in a tense state that inhibits digestion and the proper assimilation of nutrients. “It interferes with nourishment,” she said. “Rather than pushing food through a tense digestive system, we should focus on mindful eating.” Bhattacharya has been working with people on meditative eating practices. “Changing eating habits can bring profound changes,” she said. “It can lead to weight loss or the re-awakening of the immune system. It reinvigorates the whole body.”

Bhattacharya also believes in the importance of local growers and creating food security. “The food system is controlled by large corporations that are marketing savvy,” she said. Bhattacharya advocates for more awareness of where the food comes from and for supporting local and organic food production. “There are small significant steps that can change the system,” she says. “Every day, when we choose to eat something, we are voting and we are sending a message to the multinational corporations.” She adds that it took her a full year to make major changes.

She started small but accomplished a great deal. Now she and her family eat gluten free, a higher percentage of organic and local food and make sure it is prepared well.

Bhattacharya chronicles her adventures at Eatingitreal. blogspot.com and invites community members to join in the conversation on healthy eating and living on April 14 at Collins Hall.

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Ask me why I ride (to conquer cancer) DEBRA STRINGFELLOW CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he BC Ride to Conquer Cancer is a two day, 260 kilometre bicycle ride starting from Vancouver and ending in Seattle. On Saturday, June 16, approximately 3000 riders will head out on the first leg of the ride, camp overnight and then cross the finish line on June 17 in Seattle.

This is the fourth Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer here in BC. From 2009 to 2011, it has raised a total of 27.2 million dollars for the BC Cancer Foundation. This ride occurs yearly in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Alberta and Vancouver and has to date generated 131.2 million dollars. While most people are still in bed asleep, these dedicated cyclists get up before the crack of dawn, rain or shine and start their journey. This ride is meant to be challenging because cancer is challenging.

This year, three valiant riders from Bowen island will be participating in the event: Rick Stringfellow (fourth time riding with team Riders for Ryders), Qurban Singh Khalsa (third time riding with team Riders for Ryders) and Jeff Matheson (first timer, riding with his company team Tetra Tech).

Training as often as the weather will permit, these three riders have dedicated the next few months to training and fundraising. Each rider is required to raise $2500 in order to be able to participate. The BC Cancer Foundation receives 100 per cent of all donations generated from the ride. After finalizing their budget, the Foundation invests in research, care and education programs at the BC Cancer Agency. The Foundation also pays for the cost of the event. According to the BC Cancer Foundation, 70 per cent of the funds raised by the 2011 Conquer Cancer Ride were invested directly into research and enhancements to care at the BC Cancer Agency (financial summaries can be found at www.partnersindiscovery.ca). The Conquer Cancer organizers are proud of this investment, which is well above industry standards for events of this size and scope.

Three riders from Bowen island have signed up for the Riders for Ryders team: Jeff Matheson, Rick Stringfellow and Qurban Singh Khalsa. Debra Stringfellow photo ish line, successfully completing the first BC Conquer Cancer ride and has done so every year since. He rides because, “cancer sucks and I want it to go away! It has no redeeming qualities, there’s just nothing good about it, and we have to rid it from our world. I’ve seen what it can do to friends and family and Dad, it doesn’t play a fair fight. When I ride, I feel we can beat it, and it won’t catch me”. Its impressive to see researchers and hospital staff riding as well, says Stringfellow, “they get up on stage and thank us for riding.”

Matheson, the newest member of the Conquer Cancer family says he rides because, “like most people, I have family and friends that have struggled with cancer. I want to help give those who are currently living with cancer and help give my children’s generation a better chance of surviving this disease.”

The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that 40 per cent of Canadian women and 45 per cent of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes. An estimated one out of four Canadians is expected to die from cancer (http://www.cancer.ca).

If people wish to donate they may do so on-line, simply go to the 2012 Conquer Cancer website (http:// www.conquercancer.ca) and search for a riders name.

Khalsa will be conducting a “raffle and ride” here on Bowen in May to help with his ride (dates and time to be determined).

The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is still accepting volunteers and crew members, interested parties can email the volunteer coordinator Jaime McCuaig at jmccuaig@conquercancer.ca for details.

Congratulations to our local riders for taking on this battle to fight cancer.

Riders can either ride as individuals or join/create a team and ride as a group. Team Riders for Ryders is the largest team in the BC chapter of the Conquer Cancer ride, comprising of 201 members (192 riders, nine of which are cancer survivors and nine crew members) and is the second largest team in Canada. To date, this team has raised an impressive $ 201,857.32.

Riders for Ryder was started by Jimi Brockette who lost his son Ryder to cancer when he was only six years old. In 2010, the name changed to Riders for Ryders (plural) to honor Bowen Island resident Qurban Singh Khalsa’s son Ryder who also succumbed to the disease. “Why do I ride? Because cancer took my son’s life at 20 months old.

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WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM Recipients of the Heritage awards are (clockwise from back row left): Daphne Shaw, Jim Shaw, John Riley, Allie Drake, Marion Moore and Jean Jamieson.

Missing from the photo are Hank Strubin, Jim Moore, Peter Drake and Josephine Riley. Marcus

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Bowen Island Golf Club

The Cup Cutter Restaurant is now open!

Featuring a redesigned menu for 2012 and operating in conjunction with Miksa Restaurant, the Cup Cutter is now open for the golf season. Spring hours of operation are Thursday - Sunday, 12pm-8pm.

Membership is not required to dine in our wonderful new clubhouse.

To make a reservation please call 604.947.4366.

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Snug Cove’s past and future Bowen Heritage appoints board, honours members and shares views on Snug Cove MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Society (Bowen Heritage) held their AGM on April 1 and 35 members gathered in Collins Hall to elect their new board and honour some long-serving members. The society also signed their 100th member and heard a talk on the role of heritage in the revitalization of Snug Cove.

At the start of the meeting, membership secretary Maureen Nicholson told the crowd that the society signed their 100th member. That person turned out to be Gaetan Royer, Metro Vancouver’s manager of planning, environment and parks. The former Port Moody city manager is relatively new to the job and the society praised him for his willing approach to Bowen projects, including restoration of the cottages.

The Union Steamship Cottages come under the auspices of Metro Vancouver and, thus far, two cottages have been fully restored and are available for renting.

In the way of business, a motion was carried on working toward expanding the definition of the boundaries of the heritage precinct in Snug Cove to include the festival field, boardwalk, Davies Orchard and cottages, the Old General store (library), the Boulevard cottage, two seaside cottages and the causeway. The board and society intend to further discuss the motion and to take their considerations to council.

The new board voted in includes Michael Barber, Rob Cairns, Maureen Nicholson,

Caroline Goodson Parker and Karen Wristen, who enters her second year as president.

Lifetime memberships were handed out to Marion Moore, Jean Jamieson, John Riley, Allie Drake and Daphne Shaw, all of who have served in numerous capacities since the society’s inception in 1989.

The meeting ended with a talk from councillor and long-time islander Wolfgang Duntz, who called himself a “keen observer” and said that what Bowen needs is an identity beyond the ferry, one that “fits current and future needs and makes people want to come to visit and to return.”

Duntz compared Bowen to the small village he grew up in near Hannover in Germany and, like that community, he said Bowen’s proximity to a larger centre in Vancouver can be used to draw visitors. For him, the manner of doing so is a vibrant Snug Cove that includes arts and culture, an educational component, and strong ties to Bowen’s heritage.

He also noted Bowen needs to rely on volunteers, like those in the Heritage Preservation Society, and not on funding from a small tax base. He said doing so would be a return to the way Bowen has traditionally prospered, with citizens working together for the betterment of the community.

The society is conducting a Bees & Blossoms photo contest and prizes will be awarded at the Union Steamship Days in July. Contact the society through their website at bowenheritage.org for details on the contest and to become volunteer member number 101, and counting.

BAA soil amendments event and sale

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here are many ways to enrich soil. The most common are compost and fertilizer.

Bowen Agricultural Alliance (BAA) is presenting an event on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ruddy Garden (511 Sunset Road) to examine some of the details of compost and other nutrient mixtures. A high quality soil conditioner from Transform Compost (transformcompost.com) will be for sale by the yard at the event. Details and pre-orders are available on the BAA website: http://www.bowenagalliance.ca.

Bowen Island has a great variety of nutrient rich amendments that are available locally if you ask around, and BAA is not trying to replace those. In fact, we are trying to create greater awareness of our organic waste stream, and how we can harness the benefits of what is currently getting trucked off the island.

Soil scientist Dr. John Paul Ph.D. P.Ag. has been involved in compost research since 1985.

He is also the co-author of the Compost Facility

Operators Manual. John will speak about the importance of recycling organic matter, and how we might handle it if we keep it on the island.

From June 2012, no organics will be permitted in the garbage on Bowen. Whether you expect to compost at home or pass along your organics for municipal handling, it is useful to keep in mind the nutrient potential of the resource.

Fertilizer is a broad term that can apply to any combination of mined or synthesized minerals and nutrients that are intended to enrich soil for greater productivity. Cathy Buchanan has experience with sourcing the best (non-synthetic) ingredients and will demonstrate how to mix them to the correct proportion for the time of year.

The Ruddy Potato Garden and Kitchen continue to support the agricultural community by hosting this event. They have kindly offered the use of their space and have arranged for the restaurant to be open.

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Request for Applications Bowen Island Housing Corporation Founding Directors Bowen Island Municipality (BIM) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve as the founding directors of the Bowen Island Housing Corporation. The Bowen Island Housing Corporation will work with BIM, the community and the development industry to facilitate the delivery of affordable market and non-market housing on Bowen Island.

Criteria for Potential Directors The board of the Bowen Island Housing Corporation will be a skill-based working board,with limited resources to access the services of qualified staff or consultants.The skills of directors will be a crucial factor contributing to the success of the housing corporation in ensuring the production of a diversity of housing on Bowen to meet the community’s needs.The initial tasks of the founding directors will be to complete the registration of the Bowen Island Housing Corporation, implement an initial work plan, and then to develop affordable housing on Bowen Island by building on the foundation of recent policies and initiatives. Background information is available as part of the agenda package for the BIM Council Meeting on February 27, 2012, item 8.1 Affordable Housing Working Group Final Report (available at http://bimbc.ca/files/meeting_agenda_2012/120227RCAgenda.pdf ).

The skills sought include expertise in: • real estate development • construction and delivery of housing units • real estate investment and finance • delivery and management of affordable non-market and social housing Bowen residency is preferred but not essential. Interested applicants are asked to submit an application form (available at Municipal Hall or at www.bimbc.ca) outlining their interest and relevant experience by April 20, 2012 to: Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 PHONE: 604-947-4255 FAX: 604-947-0193 Email: bim@bimbc.ca

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he agenda for last week’s council meeting was posted on the BIM website a few days in advance. Reading the agenda, you would have noted that one of the first items of business was a resolution proposed by long-time blogger and councillor Tim Rhodes. The resolution called on council to adopt the Plan Z loop road through Crippen Park for planning and implementation.

Unfortunately for Tim Rhodes, there were more obvious problems with his resolution than can be listed here on this page. A few examples: it calls on council to make a major planning decision with zero public consultation, zero professional planning or engineering advice, and zero consideration of alternatives; it claims the plan is “affordable” in the absence of any cost analysis and seemingly in ignorance of the fact that BC Ferries operates on a cost recovery basis; and it claims the plan is “pragmatic” in the absence of any analysis of traffic flows or acknowledgement of the fact that the land is a regional park and greenway owned by Metro Vancouver.

At the meeting, Rhodes apologized for his “clumsy” drafting. He did not apologize for the grave concern this resolution evoked in the community. In fact, he characterized that concern as the loud and emotional voice of a small minority. He went on to speak authoritatively about other marshaling plans he recommends. His four picks were what he called the Boniface plan, the Ekistics plan, Plan Z and the Tuer plan. Rhodes claimed in the meeting that the Boniface and Ekistics plans were informed by “rigorous public input” processes, but were also “never brought forward to the public”. Setting aside the inherent contradiction in that statement, here are some observations about the plans: The Ekistics plan was commissioned by the owners of Cape Roger Curtis as part of their background work for the proposed density there. It was designed by traffic planners Opus Hamilton who, to my knowledge, never visited the island. It was presented to the public at one open house. It sets out seven lanes of brutally straight asphalt in the cove with a tiny 50’ island which was supposed to accommodate development, presumably of the marshalling washrooms. The Boniface plan was an attempt to adapt the Ekistics plan to a village setting and does so by looping through the park. The road was so poorly set out that an engineering report was commissioned which showed that the route was in some places so steep as to be unfeasible. The reason these plans have never been brought forward to the public is that they are unfeasible, expensive and of dubious merit. Why are they being trotted out again? I’m all for blog-style thinking aloud, but not when it is presented as informed research for public consideration.

But for your readers who have their fingers crossed for some evidence of good governance, take heart. I heard an influential figure speaking to the long term business, social and cultural interests of the island the other day. He was the keynote speaker at the Bowen Heritage AGM and he said, “For me, to invest in major infrastructure for ferry marshaling would be a waste because in 15, 20, 25 years, we will not go everyday with our cars by ferry. I guarantee you. It’s unaffordable, it’s unsustainable, it’s ridiculous. Focus on the village and focus on the values. And don’t fall in love with a particular solution about ferry marshaling.” Who was this rabble rouser representing the loud and vocal minority that Rhodes is so determined to courageously ignore? None other than councillor Wolfgang Duntz. And who was he speaking to? Gaeten Royer, manager, metropolitan planning, environment and parks, Metro Vancouver.

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Re: Bowen’s rush hour overloading This letter is addressed to Deborah Marshall, BC Ferries media relations. n the March 30 issue of the Undercurrent, you stated, “the lack of a double lane isn’t the only deciding factor in Bowen not receiving a larger ferry. that a decline in vehicle traffic also plays into the decision.” Please let me remind you of the overloading figures that have taken place in the last four years (2008: 858, 2009: 841, 2010: 998, 2011: 1,158). There is certainly no decline in these numbers, on the contrary - a 30 per cent increase.

You also state that yearly statistical analysis conducted by BC Ferries show the demand for a larger vessel isn’t there. I beg to differ.

In the year 1999, BC Ferries realized a larger vessel was necessary to accommodate the growing numbers traveling the Bowen run. BC Ferries commissioned and built the larger 120 vehicle capacity ferry: the Island Sky. It was tested and proved successful for docking and travel times, operating for the same or less fuel cost. To adjust for the extra vehicle capacity, the municipality of the day was asked to provide two lane loading. This to enable a five minute turn-around time and keep the desired schedule. The mayor and council of the day refused to act on BC Ferries’ request, hence the larger ferry was dispatched to a northern route.

Bowen’s daily vehicle commuters have suffered many inconveniences since then.

Let’s be fair, no main street, bridge or highway was ever enlarged based on 24 hour usage. Rush hour travel is always the main concern. During Bowen’s rush hour, commuters are lining up half to 3/4 of an hour early just to insure boarding, mornings and afternoons.

Morning line ups are one kilometer long and some commercial trucks even park overnight to ensure loading. On many occasions, people find another hour wait is forced on them due to an overload situation, 1,158 times a year.

And please note that the Queen of Capilano is no longer an 85 vehicle ferry - it’s been reduced to 82 vehicles due to a captain’s action that was carried out three years ago as it was necessary to make room for a large number of foot passengers needing an unloading area when disembarking. The forward centre three car lane is now reserved for passengers only.

As the figures show, Bowen certainly needs a larger ferry and soon. I’m counting on our new mayor and council to do everything possible to see our Bowen commuters get what they deserve.

Erwen Smith Bowen Ferry Advisory Committee member

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ish. That is why, for Bowen Heritage, it is a race against time, destruction of sites and natural disintegration.

At present there is a focus on the Cove Bay precinct This is a demanding project, and will be even more so when an island -wide inventory of heritage sites is undertaken.

Again, my heartfelt thanks to this group for carrying on what was started a number of years ago to save the cottages in the Davies Orchard. And thanks for honoring a group of us with life memberships.

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esterday, Bowen Heritage held its Annual General Meeting. It was well attended.

My purpose in writing is to express my deep appreciation and thanks to the group that is carrying on the task of saving Bowen’s heritage for us and for future generations.

Besides being very interesting, a knowledge of what has gone before gives us an anchor in the present and a sense of belonging to a continuum. But evidence of both built and other signs of our history can quickly van-

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Legal bill must be clearly presented to Bowen taxpayers Therefore the amount of the legal bill to cover the Underhill and Duntz v Bowen Island Municipality injunction must be represented on its own and not included in the “debt and other fiscal” paragraph. I urge the mayor and council to do so.

To the Editor: Re: request to mayor, council and municipal staff iven the limited overall revenues of the municipality, any expense ought to be clearly accounted for and be represented in the 2012 planned expenditure pie shape graph that will be provided with our property taxes.

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ince writing last week about the damage done to Seymour Municipal Park, I have been contacted by councillor Duntz of Bowen Island Properties Ltd. He told me that I don’t have all the facts.

I would be pleased to see the information that I have been looking for and asking about since October in meetings of the Greenways Advisory Committee, the minutes of which are available at the municipal website.

I look forward to getting to the bottom of the problem and sorting it out to everyone’s satisfaction, at which time I will be happy to write another letter.

Sue Ellen Fast

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Ready to get (or give) a lift?

Welcome to Island Neighbours- stories of Island history, people, activities and events ant a lift? Read on! Not long ago, islanders, Robert Ballantyne, Fitch Cady, Will Husby and Rosemary Knight found themselves talking about how the Bowen community has changed. They noted that over the past twenty years, some of the community spirit has been lost. One example was that in the “old days” if an islander was walking along a road, drivers would often stop and ask if a lift was needed. This good deed was a great way to meet other islanders, perhaps learn a bit about them or their neighbourhood.

Both hitch hiking and giving rides were accepted. The group talked about this for a while and decided to see what they could do about reversing that trend. Their goal island was to find some way to encourNeighbours age hitching as a friendly, dependable, everyday kind of community transportation and one which could help reduce car use. The original four were joined by Ron Woodall, Julie Saxton and Martin Beckett. Meeting regularly, they developed aims, objectives and programs. Then came the question of a name. They came up with Bowen LIFT (Linking Islanders Through Friendly Transportation).

How would it work? Step by step, the process was worked out. The island was divided into general areas. Drivers would display a dashboard or mirror tag showing the area where they were going. This tag also would indicate that the driver was a LIFT participant. Designated areas are: Millers Landing, Hood Point, Mt Gardner/Woods Rd., Sunset/Cowans Pt., Cates Hill, Adams Rd/Tunstall Bay, QC Heights/ Valhalla, Bluewater. All concerned authorities vetted each aspect of this project which began in 2010. Five green road signs have been established at designated stops where hitchhikers can wait and drivers can pick up would-be riders. I’ve seen three so far: one at the corner of Government and Miller roads, one at the corner of Government and Senior Lane and the other just past BICS. Thanks go to the EcoAlliance , the Bowen Rotary Club , the Municipality and several businesses who provided helpful support. How can drivers get involved? Go to the website and download a location tag: bowenlift. com ) • Bowen songs were the topic of the March 23 Neighbours column. Happily, Paul Fast reminded me that four more very special songs could be added to that list. They are: The Captain Cates Song, The Ferry Song, Island Dream and Web of Life. All four come from the outstanding 2005 and 2006 Voices in the Sound outdoor festivals. Held in the meadow of Crippen Park, the Voices in the Sound festivals combined inspiration, superb planning, text and music - all

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The concept of holding a two-week celebration of Steamship Days this year finds wide support among islanders. Debra Stringfellow photo

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take my hat off to Norma Dallas, the Chamber of Commerce and the 103 positive respondents to Norma’s recent blog as to the planned celebration this summer in Snug Cove of the good old Union Steamship days, a time when the cove was really alive and

the virtual epicenter of social activity in the community.

It is sad to see how far it has fallen as the island social focal point, not to mention the primary point of access and egress to the island.

If as the expression suggests, “first and last impressions are of vital importance”, as of late I think we have to pull our collective socks up a long way.

R.B. Russell

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he logging trucks carrying their heady, cedar harvest from The Cape on Bowen will shortly become even more familiar. Plans are afoot to clear four hundred acres of land (formerly known as Cape Roger Curtis) before school is out in June, ideally over the next fifty or so working days.

In case you care about wood in terms of its dimensions, that’s 160 cubic meters of logged wood per day or 8,000 cubic meters in 50 days, according to North Construction.

Four or five heaving logging trucks will haul themselves up Whitesails Drive and onto Adams Road daily, causing an aural disturbance that can be heard from top to bottom.

The loss of Cape Roger Curtis is a wrong that can never be right, however, as a resident of Tunstall Bay, I hold a seed of hope that the consistent compromising of our own neighborhood will be circumvented.

Mayor Adelaar, and our freshly minted council, are in a position to provide Mr. Ho & co. the opportunity to return to the original plan to use Thompson Road as the primary routing into CRC rather than Whitesails Drive. If Mr. Ho is clearing trees, why not clear a new road, a glossy shiny road that will announce with splendor and authority one’s arrival at The

Cape’s 58 ten-acre development just off Sunset Road. Send the logging trucks, the gravel trucks, the paving trucks, the building trucks, send them all down this new road in fashioning their brave new Bowen.

In the meantime, the people of Tunstall Bay need protection from the axes that hack. Let’s hope that council can see the forest through the trees and will right a wrong that’s playing havoc with daily lives. And, as a reminder of what could have been and how history can (and does) repeat itself, in the next 50 days, read Dr. Seuss’s Lorax to your children or your friend’s children; And at that very moment, we heard a loud whack!

From outside in the fields came a sickening smack of an axe on a tree. Then we heard the tree fall.

The very last Truffula Tree of them all!

No more trees. No more Thneeds.

No more work to be done....

‘But now,’ says the Once-ler, ‘Now that you’re here, the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear.

UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.’

Andrea Klann

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from the creative mind of Pauline LeBel, backed up by a terrific group of dedicated and committed people. The idea was to create a dramatic presentation integrating art, nature and history to celebrate the story of Bowen Island, to honour the past and dream the future. Pauline had a proverb which seemed to be her guiding force: “Those who say it can’t be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.” This masterful achievement was documented for the future capturing through words and images, the colour and excitement of the festival. Basic organization records plus a eolorful professional level booklet and a Voices CD are nestled securely in the Community Archives. Thanks to Paul and the Community Archives for their help.

•Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrent issue of April 5, 2002: Cappuccina Goes to Town was the name of the lively picture book created by Mary Ann Smith and her daughter Katie Smith Milway. Mary Ann’s varied work background: library, research, public relations, teaching, tutoring and storytelling to her children all proved useful in this project. Nudged

by Katie, Mary Ann entered her manuscript in a writing contest in which famed picture book master Robert Munsch was one of the judges.

That was the early chapter of a great tale ending in another great tale. • In the April 12 issue, Talking about childhood obesity, Parks and Rec pointed out that the average Canadian child watches more than 26 hours of TV weekly plus up to 30 hours sitting in school.

• Neighbours saluted Bowen-based talents: actress Leslie Jones, the Hogan threesome drama folks, along with writer Lisa Hobbs Birnie whose book Such a Good Boy: How a Pampered Son’s Greed led to Murder • Bowen’s Trust representatives Peter Frinton and Ross Carter reported that this year’s Trust budget will show a zero per cent overall change on $3.8 million in income and spending.

• Birthdays April 8 thru 21: On April 8, celebrants include Angie McCulloch, Katrina Thomson, Nancy Davies and Amanda Liszt.

On April 9: they are Monique Creber, Bob Goth, Mike Braraton, Kira Martin-Chan and Paul Epp. Come April 10, Keelan Hondro and Cheryl Landry shine On April 11, it’s Bianca Hartle, Bjorn Vik-Parker. The April 12 honourees are Jonny Bacon, Olivia Harding and Krista Peel. April 13: Alyssa Zandvliet. April 14: Ruth Riddell and Bob McKnight. On April 15: Richard Goth, Erin Sparks and Peter Willis. April 16, Barrie More. On April 17: Pam Bailey, Angus Ferguson, Andew Huinink, Terry Cotter, Lorinda Strang, Chris Spieght and Karen Willis may be congratulated. April 18: Anna Corbett, Ron Haxby, Ed Sanders and Claire Leverton. April 19: Mac Davidson and Theo Husby. April 20: Deborah Woodward, Maya Tamblyn and James Glave. April 21: Carol Robb, Sarah Haggerstone and Dave Riddell.

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n last week’s Undercurrent, Bob Turner writes a letter about the proposal made by councillor Tim Rhodes regarding a loop road for ferry marshalling. Bob’s indignation is unwarranted. Councillor Rhodes had every right to make that proposal, and he did so with complete openness. The loop road might or might not be the best solution for ferry marshalling, but in my opinion, it’s utter nonsense to suggest that the proposal was inconsistent with the principles of “transparent and accountable government”. Nonetheless, I’m glad that councillor Rhodes had second thoughts about his proposal and withdrew it. This is because ferry marshalling is a profoundly divisive topic. Thus, as with the proposed national park, and as suggested by councillor Duntz, there must be a public vote on the issue. A public vote worthy of the name must give the electorate a full range of choice -

in this case, a choice among Government Road, the loop road and the south side option. For exactly the same reasons, I objected to the decision of the previous council, which included Bob, to eliminate the loop road from further consideration.

A public vote should also meet the following criteria: (a) the results, legally binding or not, will be followed by council; b) well before the vote, the electorate will be provided with an expert, impartial and complete description of the pros and cons of each option; and c) because there are more than two options, the ballots will be transferable to ensure that a majority will be reached.

I urge council to hold a public vote of this standard on this extremely contentious and farreaching topic.

Bud Long

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hocolate is the preferred ingredient when it comes to Easter eggs, and this year, Cocoa West Chocolatier of Bowen Island offers a stunning and delicious alternative to the mass market eggs that seem to spill from every retail shelf.

These unique sun-sculpted eggs, made with all organic ingredients, are works of art in chocolate, using the master’s techniques Cocoa West Chocolatier Joanne Mogridge has developed over the many years she’s been making her exquisite chocolates.

Mogridge says she first saw these unusual eggs in Barcelona, Spain, where its creator, Enric Rovira – inspired by the sculptural qualities of Spanish master architect Antoni Gaudi – began making them several years ago. The process involves setting the chocolate eggs in the sun to let its heat do the sculpting. It’s a precisely timed process that can only be done by hand. But Barcelona is likely sunnier than southern B.C. at this time of year, so even if the sun does hide behind the

clouds here, Mogridge says she has other tricks up her sleeve to make sure the eggs develop into beautiful sculptures.

The sun-sculpted eggs come in four-inch ($26.75) and six-inch ($46.75) sizes, sit in a charming chocolate nest adorned with chocolate twigs and are filled with her shop’s specialty, the Unbelievably Good Egg, a soft caramel and chocolate centre truffle rolled in toasted almonds, as well as foilwrapped solid dark chocolate eggs.

Cocoa West truffles, chocolates and hot chocolate mixes have always been made with certified organic and fair-trade chocolate. They are also free of soy lecithin, a common emulsifying ingredient in many mass market and artisan chocolates, because of concerns about common allergies to soy, Mogridge says.

The special eggs are available at the Cocoa West on Bowen Island and online at cocoawest. com. There is an additional shipping charge for online orders.

HAPPY EASTER BOWEN ISLAND!

The cast and crew of MacBooth is getting ready for a fully committed performance. Tiffanee Scorer photo

MacBooth is coming to town - get ready for humour, inspiration and sheer craziness

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any of you will remember last year’s hugely successful musical The Secrets of Sugarloaf, created and performed by IPS students under the facilitation of Joel Bravo.

Imagine the basement of the teen centre, jampacked (sold out twice) with not only friends and family of the students, but many, many others, drawn by rumours that a one of a kind performance was going to happen - one that was not to be missed. And so it was. The music was beyond expectation. The performances highly entertaining and fully committed (yes, one student actually foamed at the mouth with real soap!) and the audience went away asking for more. And here it is: This year’s musical MacBooth promises to deliver humour, inspiration, and sheer craziness.

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ith great delight I found that David Tarrant was giving a talk at El Charco del Ingenio, the botanical gardens in San Miguel. Not only is David a successful transplant from Vancouver, now living here for seven years, but El Chaco is one of my favourite places – great for nurturing body, mind and spirit.

At the start of the talk David aptly stated that the gardens are ‘the jewels in San Miguel’s crown.’

Hearing his enthusiam over the cacti and other native plants and flowers, I recalled his similar feelings about B.C. flora at a garden club talk on Bowen Island some years ago. He showed photos of San Miguel gardens and how people grow many of their plants in pots, which makes it easy to redesign. David’s talk excited me in more ways than one – it is easy to see how one can uproot from wherever and put down roots in San Miguel.

During the slideshow, David also showed the exotic garden of another Canadian transplant, Toller Cranston, the famous champion skater. Toller has been living in San Miguel for many years and is now a prolific painter of exotic paintings and other art objects. Later I toured Toller’s garden and visited part of his house, full of his paintings and glass baubles.

The garden is indeed a jungle but there are various places for sitting

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and appreciating it and there is a lovely swimming pool. I saw the area where Margaret Atwood and entourage were hosted at a party given during her recent visit.

After David’s talk, I roamed the botanical gardens and as spring had just sprung, was fascinated with the opening of just in bloom delicate yellow flowers on the Nopal, one of Mexico’s most common cacti. Since I started coming to San Miguel, I often give myself a day of wandering the El Chaco’s canyon and it is sitting on the rocks that I do much of my writing.

Within the wildness, there are artistic man-made structures for pleasure and for ritual.

Each full moon there is an evening ritual as the moon rises, given in both Spanish and English.

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is a concert with a stage set in the dry canyon, while the audience sit around on the rocks.

This year, there was an Israeli born concert pianist who presented a full program, while the audience basked in the evening sun with their picnics. Two years ago, I saw a spectacular Mexican sitar player accompanied by a tabla player.

On the day of the Equinox, all children from kindergartens and pre-schools parade the streets, looking adorable dressed as bumble bees, insects, animals and flowers. Also at this time, as if by magic, all the jacaranda trees came into full bloom.

Everywhere one looks are gorgeous purple flowers. In spring, San Miguel wakes up the senses and everything is at its blooming best.

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The first was to legalize secondary suites. The second was to get language into our OCP that enables affordable housing. The third was a needs assessment. The fourth was to secure some of the community lands for affordable housing choices.”

Ballantyne said that significant steps have been taken on all four suggested actions. “A small number of people came together and produced an affordable housing needs assessment. It was recommended to develop an affordable housing strategy based on that,” Ballantyne said.

The need for a municipal housing corporation was identified and Ballantyne said that the AHWG took the organizational framework to council in 2009. “The readiness wasn’t there at the time,” she said. “Council endorsed the concept but sent us back to work with staff.” Ballantyne acknowledges that it has been a long time but the group has not been idle. It has put together a list of amendments that were included in the OCP. At the February 27 council meeting, the AHWG presented its final report to council and made eight recommendations that were all accepted.

“The lack of affordable housing is not our only barrier,” Ballantyne said. “The other barrier is the lack of diversity. We have 95 per cent single family housing.” Ballantyne thinks Bowen Island needs small creative interventions that are in harmony with a full range of values and can provide the types of housing that are missing. She said, “We also have an aging population living in large single family homes. They might want to downsize but there is no place to downsize.” Ballantyne says that we also need affordable rental housing.

“We can have all the policies in place,”

Ballantyne says. “But nothing is going to happen without someone taking on the responsibility, that’s where the housing corporation comes in. It is meant to be a performance-based organization led by skilled directors.” Looking at rezoning applications to identify means of incorporating affordable housing will be one of the tasks of the corporation, according to Ballantyne, and it will be a hub of knowledge and expertise with a capacity to draw on volunteer resources. “Every year, the corporation will come up with a work plan,” she said. “It will proactively look for opportunities. The initial work plan includes looking at the community lands to see what’s possible there.”

“We do have the affordable housing policy that dedicates 15 per cent to non-market housing,” Ballantyne says. In 2009, the AHWG developed criteria for non-market housing and started a waitlist. “Belterra Cohousing is the only rezoning that’s gone forward,” Ballantyne said. “And we learned that a lot of collaboration needs to happen to ensure that the policy corresponds to the needs.”

Ballantyne stressed that the corporation wants to collaborate with different people and groups and support community partners. “There are people here who are under the radar, there are people who are homeless,” Ballantyne said. “And we need to acknowledge that there are people on Bowen Island who are passionately committed to helping people with different needs.” From this collaboration, Ballantyne expects to gain more clarity on what is needed. She said, “We keep hearing about the trouble employers have when they recruit staff because there are no places to live. We need to know what kind of wages they can pay and what type of housing their staff can afford. That discussion needs to happen.”

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Adams referred to the master covenant document from June 2003 that states that “Seymour Bay Landing Park shall be subject to such restrictions, covenants, easements and rights of way as are required by any governmental authority or public utility as a condition of approval of the initial Seymour Bay Landing subdivision plan. The municipality covenants and agrees that if, after title to Seymour Bay Landing Park are transferred to the municipality, [Bowen Island Properties] reasonably requires covenants, easements or right of ways to facilitate the subdivision and development of the lands, the municipality shall grant such charges forthwith upon the request of [Bowen Island Properties] provided that such restrictions, covenants, easements and rights of way shall not negatively interfere with use of Seymour Bay Landing Park.”

Duntz added that the municipality has granted easement to Bowen Island Properties to work on the infrastructure necessary for the Cowan Point development and the stormwater drainage completion was one of the conditions. Adams said that the easement refers to water lines, sewer lines, hydro lines and storm sewers on the condition that they are not negatively interfering with the park.

Adams explained that Bowen Island Properties was asked for a stormwater management plan and it was prepared by Webster Engineering Ltd. in 2004. Duntz said, “The plan shows that the storm sewer is exactly where the old creek was. That plan went to the Ministry of Environment, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Bowen Island Municipality. The stormwater plan was part of the remediation plan for the golf course development.”

Fast says that, in her opinion, the work that was done affects the park. “Removal of the trees and the installation of these over-the-top wastewater works will interfere, especially over the long term,” she said. Fast explained that covered culverts are normally not allowed in parks. “This is not a good situation. Edmonton is actually trying to take [covered culverts] out because they stink. They are also dangerous for pets and children because in heavy rainfall, water comes gushing out.” Fast says that at the moment, it is not a big issue but the municipality has to look toward the future and take the proposed density and the inn into account. She said,

“The water leaves the constructed course and flows under earth and rock to the middle of the beach – is this safe and stable? And when or if the marina is built, this will leave little usable dry beach.”

Duntz explained that the work is backed by expert reports. He said, “Over the years, the stream had eroded. The trees started to lean and were falling down. There was considerable wash-out and something had to happen. The hillside was at risk of collapsing and sliding down to the beach.”

Duntz said that Bowen Island Properties hired three consultants. The environmental consultant, Pottinger Gaherty, prepared an assessment and Duntz pointed to the photos in the report that document the sloughing of the foreshore embankment.

Adams said, “In July, we had a geotechnical consultant, exp, who suggested geotechnical work to stabilize the slope. Webster Engineering Ltd. designed the outfall. They specialize in steep rocky terrain.” Adam added that the design by the engineer asked for a covered culvert. He said, “The stabilization work was necessary - we couldn’t do the stormwater sewer without stabilizing the soil. On July 27, 2011, we sent notifications to the Ministry of Environment and the DFO. On August 2, 2011, the information went to the municipality.”

Duntz added, “And the trees were leaning. They were derelict and had to be removed so we could stabilize [the hill]. Now it is accessible and it actually looks good.” Adams said that Wil Hilsen, the municipality’s manager of engineering and operations was involved in the work and visited the sites regularly. And a labourer in the Bowen Island Properties crew was paid by the municipality for removing the trees.

Yet Fast says that it was Hilsen who approached the Greenways Advisory Committee last October to find out what could be done to replant. “I have been involved in numerous park restoration projects,” she said. “That’s why I started to investigate what happened. In order to see what we can fix, we need to know if the disturbance is going to continue.” Fast is also wondering about the specifications on water quality and quantity. She said, “Are there projections how much water is going to be in there?”

Fast is disappointed about the cutting of the trees and the big drainage channel. “It leaves so little of the park for park use,” she said. “In the fall, it looked different. It seems like the park is disappearing in front of us.”

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Community loan cupboard is looking for someone to take on this service DEBRA STRINGFELLOW CONTRIBUTOR

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he Community Loan Cupboard may not be a service most islanders are aware of but if you ever find yourself in need of medical equipment, this service can save you money. Patients returning home early from hospital stays because of illness, injury or surgeries may require certain equipment to provide comfort, mobility and independence while they recuperate. Items such as raised toilet seats, wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, crutches, canes and bed rails are all available on loan. All this equipment has been previously gifted by individuals that no longer need them. It is professionally inspected, clean and in good shape.

Local residents can borrow these items at no cost for a maximum of three months on a first come first serve basis. A donation is wel-

comed and all money collected goes into an account for any future repairs or replacement parts on the current inventory. The volunteers who run this service do the best they can to accommodate any special requests that come their way, but if any of these items become a permanent necessity for people, then purchasing them is recommended.

Dolores Wallace started this community service out of her house.

After many years living on Bowen, Wallace sold her home to Adrienne Lawson who graciously took over the service and has been running it ever since.

Lawson has decided to move back to Toronto and is currently looking to pass this service along to the next person or organization. If anyone is in need of medical equipment or can assist in taking this great service on please call the loan cupboard at 604 946 2433.

The community loan cupboard has a variety of medical equipment on loan to help islanders. This valuable facility is looking for an individual or a group that is interested in continuing to providing the service.

Bowen Island gymnasts who qualified for 2012 BC Gymnastics are Chelsea Hillhouse, Katie Brougham, Ashley Murphy, Callie Brougham and Maia Blomberg. Submitted photo

Bowen gymnasts qualify for provincials

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t was “March madness” for the provincial level Bowen Island Gymnastics team.

The first week of March put the pressure on many of our senior gymnasts as they had to compete in the Surrey Invitational on March 2, zone 5 trials for BC Provincial Championships on March 5 and then the 2012 BC High School Gymnastics Championships on March 8 and 9.

This exhausting week of competing yielded outstanding results for our gymnasts.

Aria Willis competed extremely well at the Surrey Invitational, beating out 38 other gymnasts from B.C. and Alberta to walk away with the bronze medal on floor.

Zone 5 trials resulted in a record number of

Bowen Island Gymnasts to qualify for the 2012 BC Provincial Gymnastics Championships in North Vancouver on April 13.

Congratulations to Chelsea Hillhouse (second all around novice), Katie Brougham (eighth all around novice) , Callie Brougham (third all around open), Ashley Murphy (fourth all around open) and Maia Blomberg who beat out some tough competition to qualify for BC Provincial Gymnastics Championships.

The spring session for BIGC Recreational Gymnastic classes for gymnasts ages: 12 months to 13 years starts up Friday, March 30.

Please contact BIGC registrar Karen Shea at: k2shea@telus.net for registration information.

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Kindergarten in

Bowen Island Sept 2011?

Community School

What is Full Day Kindergarten?

Full Day Kindergarten is a play-based approach to early learning that provides children with the gift of time— time to gradually build language development, creativity, and problemsolving skills—all critical for success— at a pace that meets each child’s needs.

B O W E N I S L A N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y

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.

Every effort will be made to ensure that water quality is not affected but some turbidity and higher than normal chlorine concentrations may be present for short periods of time. Running your tap briefly should clear this up. In addition, temporary pressure fluctuations may occur.

For more information call Bob Robinson, Superintendent of Utilities at 604-947-4255.

Reminder It is recommended that water users with compromised immune systems ensure that their drinking water is boiled, filtered or distilled.

Engineering & Operations

Play-based learning helps to develop strong social-emotional skills through peer-to-peer interaction. A full day of learning also provides time for more— more music, more drama, art, dance, time with technology tools, and outdoor play. Our wonderful school facility also includes a large gym and an expansive library within a dynamic learning hub.

At BICS, children develop their skills and interests under the guidance of expert teaching staff. The extended K day also allows for greater involvement of parents and families.

Each child transitions into Full Day Kindergarten based on his or her readiness. We look forward to welcoming our newest learners to Bowen Island Community School!

Kindergarten Registration It’s time to register for Kindergarten at Bowen Island Community School Bowen Island Community School (BICS) is a public elementary school in West Vancouver School District.

At BICS, children thrive in an innovative and enriched educational environment, with a caring and supportive school community that encourages family involvement.

When can my child begin Kindergarten?

Children may begin Kindergarten in September of the calendar year in which they turn five years old (born in 2007 for the 2012/13 school year).

“Welcome to Kindergarten”—June 6, 2012 (time TBA) We are pleased to invite all registered children to attend our FREE “Welcome to Kindergarten” orientation event!

Learn more at www.sd45.bc.ca FOR INFORMATION CALL 604-947-4255

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Garden club: invasive plant alert!

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ow that your spring bulbs are well estabtance and evergreen foliage. However, they are lished and your other not to be confused with the perennials are growing Daphne laureola, an invasive quickly with the longer days poisonous plant, often allowed and warmer temperatures, gara second chance in the garden deners should look for the reapbecause of its attractive foliage. pearance of those two villains, Both of these invasives have the Scottish broom and Daphne to be removed in their entirety. laureola. You may have They have long tap- roots and removed the broom years ago are consequently difficult to but their seeds will lie dormant pull out. If you need help, the in the ground for years and gerGarden Club’s ‘extractagator’ minate on their own schedule. is available for the purpose.

In our own garden we have had This is a simple but very effecto remove broom annually even tive tool. It can be loaned for a after painstakingly covering an few days, for a small donation, infected area and apparently from the club’s Sheila Webster. removing all visible seedlings!

Email her at: sheilawebster@ There are many different shaw.ca. When removing Daphne laureola. Submitted photo kinds of Daphne. Many are Daphne be sure to use gloves as grown for their richly scented flowers, deer resisthe sap of the plant is a nasty skin irritant.

Tutor shares the burden of learning challenges

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here are approximately fifty-five days left in the school year. As an independent tutor and learning specialist, I offer lessons to young students out of my office in Artisan Square. My students range in age from 7 to 12.

Some need help with math. Some have learning challenges such as Dyslexia or other visual and auditory perception issues. Some just need a hand in finishing off projects, preparing for tests, staying organized and meeting deadlines.

I am trained as an Orton-Gillingham tutor, a multi-sensory, sequential method of working alongside students in reading, spelling and penmanship. However, although I do use OG methods, it is not the only trick in my toolbox. My job as a therapeutic tutor is to help strengthen literacy skills in young learners, accommodating and

acknowledging all different learning styles.

My goal as a tutor is to take the burden that comes with learning challenges off the shoulders of the student, teaching young minds to become confident and self-sufficient. I share an office with Mary Ann Zakreski who is a former teacher and now specializes in tutoring math, french and ESL.Our office is full of light ( first door on your left above Artisan Eats) and all of my sessions are guaranteed to be gentle, light-hearted.

We play games or music occasionally and we do whatever is required to strengthen skills requiring extra attention. I have a few spots open for this term. Call me at 604-947-2061 or email me at lorraineashdown@gmail.com and I’ll answer any questions you may have.

Lorraine Ashdown

Lively gypsy tunes this Saturday

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his Saturday, April 7, at the Gallery at Artisan Square at 7 p.m., brush the cobwebs off your dancing shoes and tap your feet to the lively gypsy jazz tunes from Van Django. Van Django is an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians: violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist

The Gallery @ Artisan Square is seeking a part-time Curator The Curator reports to the Executive Director and is supported by the visual arts committee of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC). He/she is responsible for the presentation of exhibitions on display at the Gallery. We are seeking to fill a contract position for 12 hours per week beginning in early May. Candidates must have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent working experience. Knowledge of the arts community on Bowen is an asset.

Candidates should have: ✦ Experience in selecting, pricing, hanging, promoting and selling artwork ✦ Knowledge and experience in the areas of arts, culture and gallery management ✦ Excellent interpersonal skills essential to communicating effectively with diverse groups and individuals ✦ Strong organizational ability ✦ Proven management and administrative skills For a full Job Description, please visit our website at www.biac.ca.

Please submit your resumé and cover letter to: Gallery @ Artisan Square, Box 211, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0, or email to info@biac.ca.

The deadline for submission is Monday, April 16, 2012.

Finn Manniche and bassist Brent Gubbels. Van Django’s music is punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive, combining a wealth of musical influences while maintaining their roots in the gypsy jazz made famous by the 1930’s Quintet of the Hot Club of France. It’ll be a ton of fun. Check out their tunes www.vandjango. com. Tickets are $15 at Phoenix and will also be available at the door. See you Saturday night!

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Community learning adds baby sign language class

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id you know that your baby can communicate about the world around them long before they master the art of verbal language? As a parent you become very good at guessing what your baby wants and needs.

With the use of baby sign language you can help your baby communicate with those around them before they have the developmental skills to talk. Baby sign language has been known to lessen communication-frustrations, increase vocabulary and strengthen the bond between a parent and child.

Using baby sign language during the non-verbal stage of development can result in fewer behaviour issues regarding communication due to the child’s ability to convey their wants and needs. Research has shown that in some cases children that have used Baby Sign Language speak earlier than those who have not.

Wendy Harding, an Early Childhood educator, has been using sign language in her line of work as a special needs teachers assistant and preschool teacher for many years now. She has successfully used sign language to support the communication between student and teacher. She has also used it with her own children when they were babies.

Wendy is excited to be offering a new program of Baby Sign Language here on Bowen Island. This class has been designed on a learn-through-

Chevy Haxby, 9 months old, signing the word eat/food. Chevy was introduced to sign language around 5 months of age and now has a growing sign language vocabulary.

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play method.

Each class will consist of interactive activities, signing and music. Each participant will receive a booklet that will have signs and activities to continue the program at home. There will be two sessions available.

You do not need to take them in order, however, the first session will be more in-depth on the introduction to signing with your baby.

American sign language is used in conjunction with the spoken word.

This class will not enable you to speak adult sign language (ASL), it will only give you vocabulary words chosen for the baby-specific focus of the class.

No previous experience needed.

Classes will be held at Collin’s Hall on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., $50 per session. The first session runs from April 13 to May 4.

Registration is through Community Learning at Bowen Island Community School, 604 947-0389, shaxby@sd45. bc.ca.

For more information www.sd45. bc.ca/bowen, community tab.

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On the calendar FRIDAY, APRIL 6

at Cates Hill Chapel.

• Good Friday Tenebrae Service.: 7 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel..

• Little Red Church Easter Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at the same time.

Handicapped accessible.

• 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. Pulled pork served with baby potatoes, salad and dessert.

Members and guests welcome.

SAT., APRIL 7 • Van Django: 7 p.m., Gallery at Artisan Square Lively gypsy jazz tunes.

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 • Bowen Island Easter Sunrise Service: A joint service for all the churches on the island, followed by a delicious pancake breakfast. 7.30 a.m. at Sandy Beach.

• Easter Celebration and lunch: Egg hunt for the children. 10 a.m.

• Creating an Apple Orchard with Suzan Philippe and John Riley, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Willowdane Farm, $35, registration required; plus a 7 to 9 p.m. slideshow with Salt Spring apple expert Harry Burton at Collins Hall, BAA members free, others $5. Contact Suzan Philippe: suzan@ hygienicae.com, 9708.

MONDAY, APRIL 9

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

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

THURS., APRIL 12 • Euchre Tournament Fundraiser at the Legion: 7 to 10 p.m.

Card night with prizes, pizza from Tuscany, and a 50/50 draw!

Proceeds will help BICS Grade 6 students attend an outdoor camp on Gambier Island! Euchre players and non-euchre players welcome. To register, please email terridewar@shaw.ca.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

• Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m. sharp.

Bowen Court lounge.

Call Irene at 2955 for info.

• AA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m.

Collins Hall/United Church. 604-434-3933.

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

Free food.

WED., APRIL 11

• Rotary Club: Guest speaker: Ted Spearfounder and director of IPS about education: Making Sense of School. Everyone welcome. 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Rob Wall’s Gallery.

• Seniors Keeping Young: No event, happy Easter Monday!

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

• Post Partum

Awaken your inner philosopher “The unexamined life is not worth living” Socrates ith global warming and rapid cultural changes, former landmarks about how to live our lives normally provided by religious guidance and moral tenets are subject to upheaval.

At such a time it is increasingly important to examine and strengthen one’s inner compass. One of the shortcomings of our present lives is that if we fail to see the need for even brief times of solitude and introspection, we consequently miss opportunities to examine challeng-

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ing questions and the opportunity to make changes. In response to today’s challenges, group facilitators, Eva DiCasmirro and Diane Marshall will create a retreat called “Awakening Your Inner Philosopher” to enable participants to examine basic philosophical questions and their own personal philosophy. Each participant will have opportunities to probe inner beliefs in an open-minded way.

The retreat is held at Rivendell Retreat Centre from April 20 to 22.

For further information contact Eva DiCasmirro at evadicas@shaw.ca.

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Easter Services

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Bowen Island Easter Sunrise Service.

A joint service for all the churches on the island, followed by a delicious Pancake Breakfast.

Sunday 8 April, 7:30am at Sandy Beach.

Cates Hill Chapel Services Good Friday Tenebrae Service.

6 April, 7:00pm at Cates Hill Chapel.

Easter Celebration and Lunch.

Egg hunt for the children.

8 April, 10:00am at Cates Hill Chapel.

Invites you to attend the

Town Hall Meeting Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Cates Hill Chapel – 661 Carter Road Mayor Adelaar and Council invite the public to attend a Town Hall Meeting on April 14, 2012. Further details to follow.

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ADVENTURES Salmon Fishing B.C.

Packages avail. Early Bird Specials.

1-877-282-FISH (3474)

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Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

DRIVER WITH CLASS 1 + AIR WANTED To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton.

Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, profit-sharing & full benefits.

Apply with resume by emailing custservpacific@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

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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.

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Adventure + Agriculture = AGRIVENTURE! Live & work on European, United Kingdom, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese agricultural/horticultural operations. 18-30 year olds may depart in spring, summer or fall for 4-12 months or more. www.agriventure.com 1-888598-4415.

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

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 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

EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

LEMARE LAKE LOGGING is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Contract Coastal Hand Fallers • Hooktenders • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime with union rates and benefits. Please send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

START NOW!!!

12 F/T CSR reps needed Up to $20/hr, weekly pay

Must be outgoing Call Erica

604.777.2195 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS WE are seeking an Administrative /Accounting Assistant. Must be very organized, professional, friendly, polished and detail-oriented. Send applications to: grsstt@msn.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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.

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

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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ELECTRICAL

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

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

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing.

Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes.

Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project.

Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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.

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**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?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

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.

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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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PETS

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies.

2 females remaining Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $950. 778-241-5504. Langley 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

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

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

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:

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 Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832 Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $550. 604-798-9233 LAB PUPPIES, chocolate & black healthy, family raised. Parents on site. $625. Vet ✔, 1st shots 604755-1364 shakhana@hotmail.com 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 PUGS, fawn, 2 male, 2 female. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $500. (604)796-2727/799-2911 Rottweiler Pups- PUREBRED, tails, dewclaws, shots, vet checked Health guarantee. Ready April 6th $650. to $1,000, 604 460 0804.

• 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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISC. FOR SALE

PETS

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEER

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

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

GARDENING

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PLUMBING

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber.

Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12.

Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Mason/Finisher in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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Running this ad for 8yrs

(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

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

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A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

PAINT SPECIAL

CRIMINAL RECORD?

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Structural Steel Rate $36.27 This work will start 6/15/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12.

Please respond via email by placing Structural Steel Erector in the subject line to: patton@bakerconcrete.com DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred.

Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of

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British Columbia Building Trades

EDUCATION

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

SALMON HATCHERY Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalent facility experience. Assets include Swift water rescue, First aid, species identification, valid drivers license, public tours and good physical health.

Reply to: Ken Fuller NVISEA Manager P: 250-949-9022 nvisea@island.net F: 250-949-5195 Job closes Apr. 16/12

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

British Columbia Building Trades

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548 320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

FURNITURE

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Shop from home www.bcclassified.com 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

• Rain Screen Wall System • Windows • Doors • Vinyl Decks • Siding • Stucco Fully Insured – Bonded – Over 25 Years Experience 555 Craigmont Drive, West Vancouver Tel: 604-307-8433 Fax: 604-913-2232

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Friday April 6 2012 15

Spot the Ball round eight

This week’s photo

Isn’t it time you joined the fun ?

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

Then 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.

You’ll have a chance to win a $25 certificate for the Village Baker plus a $25 certificate for Cates Pharmacy.

Last week’s photo with ball REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

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

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ABBOTSFORD

Loan.

Apply

Now,

The Stonecroft 2350 Westerly Street

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4000 firm. 604-538-9257.

Bright 1050sf. 2 Bdrm. 2 Bath, Top Floor, South East Corner.

Exc. Cond. 2 Secure U/Ground Prkg. Spaces, Gas F/P, in-suite lndry. Residential Manager On Site. $199,000.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2005 TOYOTA COROLLA, 114 km, loaded, p/sun roof, all maint. done, exc. cond. $6,300. 604-836-5931.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, loaded, 82kms, local, exc. cond., $7,800 obo. Call 604-596-9970.

2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $21,500: 9000k.778-895-7570/604-836-5931

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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OTHER AREAS

RURAL NOVA SCOTIA water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net 1.902.522.2343

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404

604-889-8424

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, AirCared, good tires, $3000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251

ABBOTSFORD CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER

Contact one of our friendly and knowledgable Classified Representatives to discuss your target markets in the BC Lower Mainland, Interior, and Vancouver Island best-read Community Newspapers.

Call 604-947-2442 bcclassified.com

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

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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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

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

GUARANTEED Auto Loans or All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today!

CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER..

For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2003 Salem Light:

Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out.

G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

2007 WILDERNESS trailer, 28’, 2 slides, Q bed, 2 drs, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $19,500. 604-856-3777 2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $11,500 obo. Please call: (604)581-5117

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

UNCLASSIFIED

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.

DO YOU prepare personal Income Tax returns? Great...

HELP! Please call 2947.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

We Will Pay You $1000

The deadline for this week’s contest will be on Wednesday, April 11, at 11 a.m.

This contest is organized by grade 9 IPS student James Milligan as part of his masterworks - the money will go to supporting athletic endeavours for underpriviledged children. Get out your scissors, pens and wallets and join the fun.

The lucky winners of the last contest and the recipients of the Bowen Building Centre gift certificate are Cole and Dallen Jennings (congratulations).

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6500 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

the TOP TEN reasons to choose 1. Wow! It works!

2. One word: Value. Flexibility. Economy.

Performance. Price.

3. Putting posters on all those utility poles just takes too much time.

4. Did we mention it works?

5. You're not afraid to admit you like making money.

6. Come on, we dare you just to try to get better results anywhere else 7. It's faster than a speeding bullet. (Haven't we heard that before?)

8. Three words: Results. Results. Results 9. It sells stuff. Even weird stuff.

10. You're just plain smart. Period.

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

References required.

Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944.

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

References required. Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944 FOR RENT: basement suite in a recently renovated home.

1 bedroom, 1 bath, laundry, plenty of storage, pet friendly with deposit, private entry, on bus route. $800/month. Available April 1, 2012. For more information call: (604) 657-1864.

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

604-773-6211

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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: main floor suite in recently renovated home.

2 bdrms + den, 1 bath, private laundry, pet friendly with deposit, on bus route. $1500/mo. Avail.

May 1, Call (604) 219-6556.

FOR RENT: small office Seabreeze Building. Internet.

Copier. Parking. (604) 657-1864 FOR RENT: Studio apt. between Village Square and Municipal Hall. Avail.immed.

References required.

Sorry, no pets. 947-2944 HELPING HANDS Home/Business Cleaning Doctor Visits (local + town) Shopping, Yard Work, Moving 25 years experience incl 8 years with Vancouver Coastal Health on Bowen Val Gooch 604-947-2640 Cell 604-802-4365 LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load.

Kindling $20/box CALL 947-2430 OFFICE SPACE? Artisan Square corner office with view, below Christie Grace Studio. Fully furnished is optional. Call Julia 604 947 0015 for more details.

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Summer Daycamp Leaders

Bowen Island Community Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, creative and reliable people to work with our popular Daycamps, Preschool Camps, and Playcare this summer. We have full and part time positions available that run up to 10 weeks throughout the summer. Leaders will be working with children in a variety of settings and assisting with training and supervising youth volunteers. People with previous experience working with children are preferred.

Please e-mail resumes to sshannon@bimbc.ca or sjennings@bimbc.ca

by April 13, 2012.

SELL YOUR HOME! Up to 1,000,000 readers will be looking for a new home... and your home could be it!

Advertise your home in our Real Estate section in the 600’s.

Contact one of our knowledgeable classified representatives at 604-947-2442

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On Wednesday, the meadow saw a group of preschoolers with handmade Easter baskets who anticipated spotting a bunny or two. Teachers Melina and Siobhan used the opportunity to educate the children about waterfalls, road safety and off-leash dogs. When a baby snake was found, the children took turns observing it before safely returning to its habitat. And yes, Easter eggs were found as well. Debra Stringfellow photos

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 12th, 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.