August 26, 2011 Undercurrent

friday August 26 2011 Vol. 38, no. 27

75¢

including HST

Watch for more online at: WwW.bowenislandundercurrent.COM

Why she runs

Margaret Butler uses her love of running to help girls in Rwanda

Bowfest is Saturday

There is no shortage of ways you can have fun at popular annual event

Waste service costs

Bowen councillor explains why the costs of taking out the trash are higher

Ferry riders need a way to be heard: FAC chair MARCUS HONDRO Contributing Writer

B

C Ferries says locking the village gate at the Horseshoe Bay terminal protects passengers. But that’s not holding much water for Bowen Islanders, including the chair of Bowen Island’s ferry advisory committee.

Many islanders are complaining that the locked gate is inconvenient, making it a longer trek to and from the ferry. They question why such a change was necessary.

Darin Guenette, public affairs manager for the ferry corporation, said the change enhances safety by having all passengers go through the terminal building and use the overhead walkway.

“The fewer entrances and exits, the easier it is to monitor safe passage and be aware of customer movements.”

Reducing the possibility of people using the gate as a way of not paying for a ticket is also a motivation behind the change. The gate makes it easier for a foot passenger to get into the car of a friend or family member. Guenette did not say how much money B.C. Ferries feels it may have lost through fare evasions, nor why anyone attempting to evade fares could not now use the new overhead walkway to access the vehicle area.

Long-time islander Kim De Sante chairs Bowen’s FAC and feels locking the gates represents reduced service and that B.C. Ferries has not provided an adequate reason for having done so. “If there’s really a security problem, having one gate locked isn’t going to solve the problem,” De Sante says.

The lack of input from customers on this issue, and on others such as the 10-minute pascontinued, PAGE 2

A feast for all the senses: This year’s Bowfeast was a celebration of all that is possible on Bowen Island.

Local growers were given an opportunity to share the bounty that is possible here and shoppers delighted in the opportunity to buy all sorts of delcious foods that didn’t have to travel far to market. James Glave photo

New realtor sought in Village Square sale MARCUS HONDRO Contributing Writer

T

he Village Square on Bowen Island is still up for sale and Island community builder Wolfgang Duntz, a co-owner with the Gunter Hahne family in Germany, said that the group is now seeking a real estate developer to handle the sale.

Duntz said that such a sale is complicated and he himself is not able to, nor does he desire to, handle the transaction. The ownership group is looking to hire a realtor from Vancouver, he said, one with the requisite experience in the sale of such properties. That process is underway.

There have been inquiries about the property but nothing came of them,

Duntz said.

He added that talk of the sale being connected to the new OCP was “totally false.”

The sale has come about because Mr. Hahne recently died and family members now jointly owning the square would like to sell.

Duntz said he has a 20 per cent stake in the property.

2 • FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that Bowen Island Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed Bylaw: Q

Bylaw No. 309, 2011 – cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 309, 2011 (Satellite Fire Hall)

for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Bowen Island Municipal Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw at 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 at the Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC. At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

In specific terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 309, 2011 is to amend the Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 by zoning the lands shown outlined in a solid black line on the map below to Civic Institutional Ci (a) to accommodate the construction of a new satellite fire hall:

Election ballots can now have OneBowen candidates recognized

O

neBowen has satisfied the requirements of British Columbia’s Local Government Act to become Bowen Island’s first legally recognized electoral organization.

As such, during the November 18 municipal election, ballots will list the group’s name alongside those of its candidates.

The interim leaders will host the group’s first general membership meeting on September 15, 7-9 p.m., at Collins Hall. Attending members in good standing will ratify the group’s draft platform and elect five leaders who will in turn form an executive steering committee.

“With election season about to get underway in earnest, we felt it was time to check in with our members to make sure we are on the right track,” said James Glave, OneBowen’s interim chair.

“It’s time to bring back the sense of optimism and possibility, and get on with the positive change so many of us want to see in our community.”

Membership is open to any Bowen Island resident or property owner who pays the $20 fee. Members will make all fundamental deci-

sions, including refinement and adoption of the OneBowen policy platform, election of executive members, and candidate selection.

OneBowen’s platform is rooted in the theme “Back to Basics” and will focus on the revitalization of Snug Cove village.

OneBowen believes Bowen Island’s government must implement existing plans and put in place the infrastructure and policies needed to address a number of pressing challenges. A selection of aligned councillors could help create new and better on-island jobs and opportunities, protect the environment, and enable more housing options and a community centre in Snug Cove.

OneBowen’s membership includes tradespeople, performers, business owners, artists, architects, academics, environmentalists, developers, families, elders, and more.

For more information, please visit onebowen. ca or facebook.com/onebowen, or stop by and say hello at its Bowfest booth.

Submitted by OneBowen

Independent arbiter could give Bowen Islanders way to advocate for change continued from PAGE 1

A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any background material that may be considered by the Bowen Island Municipal Council in respect of the proposed Bylaw, may be inspected at the Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing Friday, August 26, 2011.

-senger ticket cut-off rule and passengers having to wait until after cars have off-loaded, highlights the fact there is no manner in which the needs and wants of ferry-users can be expressed.

“The real problem is that the Bowen ferry traveller has nowhere else to turn to have this drop in service quality reasonably heard, i.e. some regulatory body that can be independent and determine an appropriate balance with customer service considered,” De Sante said.

With a public utility that has a monopoly, customers can’t “vote with their feet” and choose a service that more fits their need. Therefore, De Sante said, there must be an independent arbiter set up for grievances to be filed and for the voice of the Bowen Island ferry traveller to be heard.

“In the current set up the voice of the customer is at best mute,” De Sante said.

BIG

Or can be viewed at: http://www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded/11 0906FHPHBackgroundInformation.pdf

BOWEN ISLAND GENERAL

Written submissions may be delivered to: 1. the Bowen Island Municipal Hall in person, by mail at 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C., V0N 1G0, or by Fax (604) 947-0193, prior to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2011, or

HOUSE & HOME

2. after 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2011 to the Bowen Island Municipal Council at the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to Hap Stelling, MCIP, Director of Planning, (604) 947-4255 or by email at hstelling@bimbc.ca.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Brent Mahood, Chief Administrative Officer

With the new system only customers with bikes, kayaks or dogs may leave through the gates while others must take a longer route.

Upon purchasing a ticket, passengers permitted gate use are given a four-digit code to open the gates. Leaving the terminal is monitored by the control tower and staff there respond when a button is pushed by a departing passenger.

Guenette declined to reveal how much the project cost. “As sharing the costs associated with having this work done may compromise our competitive bidding/contracting process for other projects, BC Ferries will not share the actual costs at this time,” Guenette said.

“BC Ferries recognizes that customers may require some time getting used to these changes and we appreciates their co-operation and understanding,” he added. “We continue to make enhancements to signage and procedures, in the hope that the adjustment is as smooth as possible.”

CONTRACTORS

CONSTRUCTION TOM ROOCROFT EXCAVATING INC. TOM ROOCROFT EXCAVATION ARTIST

Landscaping Clearing

Phone: 604.947.0812 Cell: 604.916.TREX (8739)

Grading Site Preparation Large and Small Machines Available

CHRISTINE ROOCROFT Gardener Cell: 604.319.8739

Tip of the Week:

Weeding

CHRIS NICOLLS

Weedeating Mowing Pruning Hedging Yard Maintenance

Allan Pedley Ph: 604-307-0423 Fax: 604-947-2323

New Homes - Additions - Renovations Quality Craftsmanship - Foundations to Finishing Experienced - Certified - Guaranteed

NICOLLS Rock Walls

Doug Jamieson Ph: 604-947-9434 Cell: 604-690-3328

Renovations Finishing Marine 604-947-0303 Cell: 604-841-5267

Brannon Brothers roofing & sheet metal

Call Mike at

604-338-2516 THE

PAINTER Professional Interiors & Exteriors

CALL ROGER

604-947-0078

To advertise in House & Home call

6•0•4 - 9•4•7 - 2•4•4•2

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011 • 3

Run gives strength and courage to girls in Rwanda MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

M

argaret Butler is not one to sit still when people around her can use a leg up. The 32-yearold Butler, who moved to Bowen when she was two and is now based in Boston, founded an organization that provides educational opportunities to young women in Rwanda.

This week Bowen can help her in helping them.

How? Simply by running. The annual Run for the Ferry has taken an organizational hiatus this Bowfest and this year there’s a Run for Rwanda, more specifically a run for The Komera Project.

Komera means “be strong, have courage” in Rwandan. The project began in 2007 when, after completing her master’s degree in international education and development in New York, Butler worked in Rwanda for the Clinton Foundation.

An avid runner who has spent countless hours joyfully running the trails of Bowen (and competing for West Van Secondary School), she continued running daily through villages and over the beautiful terrain of the ‘land of a thousand hills,’ as Rwanda is known. As she ran, she thought about the lack of educational opportunities for girls and women there.

“I found that there were many boys run-

WOMEN ARE DOING IT!

ning with me but rarely girls. One early morning run, a brazen girl started to run with me. She was amazing,” Butler told the Undercurrent this week. “This little sequence gave me the start of an idea. I knew I wanted to start a scholarship fund for girls in secondary school so they felt like there was hope [to continue learning past primary school].”

“I also knew that I wanted to do something with the community to celebrate girls and educate everyone on the importance of girls/women and girls education. I worked with the local government and schools and 10 girls were selected to be the first set of Komera scholars. They were selected because they were the most impoverished yet at the same time showed a zeal to continue on with their education.”

That program now gives 35 girls a secondary education, providing them with “full tuition, health care, pens and books, uniforms, luggage, mattresses and sheets and feminine hygiene pads” and works at growing the number (details at www. komeraproject.org).

After her work with the Clinton Foundation finished, by great happenstance she got a job in Boston as executive director of IEE, a non-profit organization that supports teacher-trainers in Rwanda.

She travels there often, allowing her to keep a hands-on approach with Komera.

BC Cancer Agency

An avid runner all her life, Margaret Butler started the Komera Project to send young girls in Rwanda to high school. Proceeds from this Saturday’s run on Bowen will help the former islander achieve that goal. Submitted photo Butler says Rwanda is working hard to move past the genocide that took place 17 years ago. “Where they are today is a testament to their drive, their ability to forgive and the incredible hope for the future,” she says. “The scars are still there and they will be there for a very long time but they are determined to move forward and build a country that leads Africa towards prosperity.”

To illustrate their great sense of community, she notes that “on the last Saturday of every month the entire country takes part in local community service projects: building schools, repairing roads, cleaning up public gardens etc.” A practice that Bowen, and Canada, could learn from.

The Run for Rwanda here came about when her parents, Robin and Hilary,

Screening Mammography Program

heard about the lack of a run this year and stepped in to work with Bowfest to fill the void. Margaret, here recently for a visit but now back working in Boston, can’t make the run but is grateful to her parents and a community she loves.

“Bowen is such a special place,” Butler said. “I am also completely overwhelmed and appreciative of the amazing support that the people of Bowen have shown to Komera. I am so proud to be part of a community that has such a big and open heart to a group of girls who live so far away.”

Run for Rwanda entry forms are available at First Credit Union, the Gym, Phoenix, Positively Fit, the Snug Café and the rec office. There’s a 1.5 km run for kids, a 5km and a 10km event.

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

CARE + RESEARCH An agency of the Provincial Health Service Authority

Summer Construction

Join the over 300,000 women who are doing it.

They have regular screening mammograms.

By age 50, women should make screening mammograms part of their health routine.

Screening mammography mobile service will be at: Dr. Utah Zandy’s Office, September 8-10, 2011 Suite 103-495 Bowen Trunk Road (Beside the Undercurrent Office)

Call 604-877-6187 to book an appointment.

For Dinner!

Friday & Saturday evenings until 9pm starting Friday, July 8th • Casual Family Style Dining • Kid-friendly Meals • Licensed Open 7 Days a Week

Summer is a popular time for both outdoor gatherings and construction. Please keep your construction projects neighbourly – consider discussing your project with your neighbour as a courtesy.

For information regarding the Municipality’s Noise Bylaw go to www.bimbc.ca

604.947.0402

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

Road Construction This notice is to inform Bowen Island residents that construction will be ongoing at Tunstall Boulevard at the intersection of White Sails Drive commencing August 29th, 2011 for a period of approximately 1 week.

Occasional 15 minute delays and alternating traffic is expected.

Please obey all traffic signs, reduce your speed through the construction zones and leave extra time to reach your destination.

Thank you for your patience and courteousness during this time.

Engineering & Operations

My Card…

here’s h here ere e re’ s

ASONRY DANNY'S STONE MCES N DECKS &neFE work. in sto 16 years experience 35 years on Bowen. s, pavings, Facings, pillars, patio decks, fences etc.

7-6961 Phone # 604-94 6961 Cell # 778-998-

Corbin Keeps Painting!

604-947-9454

* • In style, in/ * on-house, in a Áash *• In demand, *P in-depth , in detail!

2• Inspired, Sa

Indescribable -out!

cor & inside

4 • FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

Bountiful praise from BowFeast To the Editor:

A

Look off the island for why garbage costs are increasing To the Editor:

I

would like to correct a misperception regarding waste management on Bowen Island, having earlier made comments about the alarming projected increases in fees and contract costs.

Some people have assumed that Bowen Waste Services (Dave and Louise Mcintosh) are somehow either to blame or are unduly profiting from these rising costs.

Nothing could be farther from the truth.

BWS has provided exemplary service to the island for many years. They make no more money than they did two years ago, and yet are providing more service than ever.

They provide employment to seven Bowen Islanders, and go far beyond what is strictly required of them in their contract.

This year they twice absorbed the $20 fee for mattress disposal that is imposed by Metro Vancouver. They have three general drop-off days, up from two just a few years back. The volume of recyclables is way up.

They collect over 47 yards of green waste every week, and have returned 7,500 pieces of ewaste (old computers, etc), without extra charge. The overall annual tonnage is a staggering million Kgs./year that all gets hauled off island.

The real reasons for cost increases are more related to tipping fees, fuel and ferry cost increases, and a more complex dropoff regimen for recyclables. In fact, Metro Vancovuer is looking to increase the current tipping fee of $97/tonne, up from $82 in 2010, to an anticipated $205 in 2016 The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication.

The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

– that’s a 250 per cent increase over seven years! Add to that what might happen with ferry fares and fuel, and it starts to become apparent that the way we are doing things needs serious review.

Supposedly that was to have been done by now, but it still remains in the works.

Zero Waste Bowen (and the McIntoshes!) have advocated for on-island green waste processing and the introduction of mandated clear garbage bags to provide easier monitoring of the waste stream. Morganne Kepler, aided by a grant from the Knick Knack Nook is creating a report that will outline options. Council has requested a full review of things such as frequency of pickup and service delivery modalities, eg Whistler style dropoff of all waste at the BIRD compound.

To handle green waste on-island, we will need to develop and service a site, fence it, likely rezone it. Or enter into a contract with a third party. Whatever means is chosen, there will be an added burden of organics by 2013, when kitchen waste will no longer be accepted as garbage.

These are tough challenges, particularly if we are to enjoy the current high level of service. Add to this such things as bear-proofing our garbage, and the inherent geography and low residential density of our island, and it becomes clear that escalating costs stem from the fact that waste mangement is becoming ever more regulated and sophisticated. The fault hardly lies with Dave and Louise.

Peter Frinton, Councillor

Growers love BowFeast To the Editor:

I

would like to express my appreciation of the effort that went into organizing BowFeast. I know the Agricultural Alliance was responsible, along with others, and since I may not have all their names, I will just say “Thank you all.”

This was an opportunity for the farms on Bowen, not only to sell produce, but to also be recognized as an important part of Bowen’s contribution towards sustainability. Food that doesn’t have to travel miles is going to be more and more important in our future!

There were, as I remember, over the years, organizations like the Agricultural Alliance on Bowen, which filled a need for cooperation among the few farmers trying to produce on “The Rock.”

Personally, this was an opportunity for my sister and I, Collinsia Farm owners, to show that our farm, which has been in operation for 100 years, is still viable. In earlier years, there was livestock as well as fruits and vegetables and it covered more of the acreage. There was lots of hard work for both parents (and reluctant children), but lots of pride in the farm and its products.

How did it get the name? My father, James Collins, had purebred cows. These cows had to be registered and given names. So my father registered them as Collinsia’s Margaret, Collinsia’s Mary and so on down the list of daughters’ names! He was exceptionally good with animals. One example: There was a horse which terrorized its owner and the Island in general. My father took him on and in a short while had the horse following him like a dog.

My letter of thanks to the organizers of Bowfeast, heartfelt, seems to go into a bit of history. That was stimulated by seeing all the farms that are thriving on Bowen. A hopeful sign that we are still rural, still producing for others and proud of it!

Jean Jamieson

#102–495 Bowen Trunk Road, PO Box 130, Bowen Island BC, V0N 1G0

Sales Manager

Deadline for all advertising and editorial: Monday, 4:00p.m. www.bowenislandundercurrent.com

Publisher Aaron Van Pykstra 604.903.1022

Greg Laviolette 604.903.1013

Phone: 604.947.2442 Fax: 604.947.0148 Editorial: editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com Display & Classified Advertising: ads@bowenislandundercurrent.com

t some point during the bustle of the BowFEAST community farmers’ market last Saturday on the library lawn, I stood still for five minutes and took it all in. What I saw were crowds of locals and visitors wandering about, laughing, visiting with friends, chatting with farmers, and marvelling at the abundance of giant squash, potatoes, beans, apricots, plump pies, juicy apples, carrots, preserves and voluptuous garlic on offer.

It was such a wonderful and successful event! A big thanks to all the growers, bakers, kid vendors and customers who made it so.

It’s a beautiful thing to see commerce of this kind happening here.

I want to particularly thank the Bowen Island Municipality (and rec office) for its ongoing support, the Bowen Agricultural Alliance board and BICS community school coordinator Sarah Haxby.

Thanks to First Credit Union for generously donating a new canopy tent! Thanks to Tim Hausch for hanging the banner; to Jim Clark for driving the truck and IRLY for donating the truck; and the library for the great venue.

Thanks to the Bowen retailers who got in on the fun: the wine cellar, Ruddy Potato, Phoenix, Tuscany/Artisan Eats and Cocoa West. Eliza McCullum did a bangup job at the kids’ craft tent. Sarah Haxby and the Chillbillies made everything so festive.

We’re also grateful to the Undercurrent for spreading the word.

And thanks to all who feasted on locallygrown goodies and toasted the harvest.

Elle Glave

Martha Perkins Editor

Marcus Hondro Contributor

Lorraine Ashdown Advertising

Susanne Martin Contributor 2011

Production Manager: Jaana Bjork

CCNA

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2011

Publication Mail Registration No. 4003110 Publications Assistance Program (PAP) no. 09531

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011 • 5

Near disaster leads to new park Welcome to Island Neighbours - stories of Island history, people, activities and events. To share an item, telephone 947-2440 or e-mail to lbmcarter@shaw.ca

I

LoisMeyers-Carter

n the early years, Bowen Island was a very popular resort for picnics and summer camps.

In fact, since it was almost the region’s only summer resort, it saw many adventures.

One of them took place about 15 years after the turn of the century. On a pleasant afternoon, a motor launch left the Coal Harbour log float with a boating party. There island were three women, four school Neighbours children, two babes in arms, the owner of the launch plus a Major Matthews and his 13-year-old son, Hugh. The excursion was expected to last about an hour. They had reached the entrance of Snug Cove when the engine stopped.

It was out of gas. The tide was ebbing at full force and the vessel began to drift down the coast on the fast ongoing tide.

Then, the two Matthewses found that the launch was bare of anything usable: no water, no milk, no food, no blankets, not even a hammer or nail..

The twosome knew that the boat had to be propelled to shore before it drifted past Cowan Point and out into the lonely and dangerous gulf.

Hugh took off one of his boots, smashed an apple box, and hammered one thin slat to a heavy pike pole, the only tool on board. Using this, he began to paddle. His father lay on his stomach and paddled with his hands. After massive efforts, the boat touched a rocky shore, enabling them to tie the boat’s painter to a tree root. It was getting dark as the two Matthewses began to scale the cliffs and ravines , stumbling,

staggering and falling until they came to a deer trail, then a fence which led to a smooth pasture at the head of Snug Cove.

It was after midnight. They yelled and shouted until they alerted three fellows from a small yacht who found the boatload just north of Cowan Point. A scary situation ended well.

Many years later, Major Matthews learned that the same place where the tragedy almost occurred was for sale for $2,000. It consisted of a rocky terrain with a shorefront of 1,200 feet, a tiny cove and a mountain steam. He decided to buy it as a memorial to his son who had died in a tragic accident at 23. He then offered it to the BC government as a public park.

When he was asked to name it, the man who became Vancouver’s first archivist chose Apodaca Park and Apodaca Cove, thus linking the park to 1791 when Bowen was named Isla de Apodaca

by Don Jose Maria Narvaez as his ship entered Howe Sound . Apodaca Park still exists.

editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com

Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrent’s August 24 Bowfest edition: Busking in the Cove, August 4 through September 3, was a summer treat courtesy of a municipal grant. • The Chamber of Commerce had begun an informal welcome program designed to make life easier for newcomers.

Welcomed this issue were Kathryn Thomson and Dan Parke, Janet Wells and Gerry George as well as Jason and Allison Schubert.• BC Ferries VP of engineering and construction answered Elbert Paul’s July 27 letter. He acknowledged difficulties and explained that BC Ferries planned to build a larger vessel for the Bowen run which should alleviate many overloads. And in the August 31 issue: Joan Knight was declared Citizen for the Year. Among her many community activities, she’d been the volunteer “Ticket Lady” for the majority of island events. • Council decided to uphold the bylaw stand of no hunting of deer on

public lands. • It took a large team to solve all the challenges required to present the 54 paintings by the late Ione (Betty) McIntyre which were the highlight of the fifth Fields of Magic outdoor exhibit.

• Birthdays from August 26 through September 10: On August 26, Ellen Wingfield, Jessica Hallat and Olivia Ockloen have birthdays followed on August 27 by Maddisen Fulton, Bert Davies, Aaron Hanen and Melina Marsden.

Then, on August 28, Sue Cotter, Marlene Mather, Alexandra Romer and Lola Ocana celebrate. The one and only birthday on August 29 belongs to Black Sheep Squire Bob Doucet. On August 30, Laura Wright and Brett Davidson are the stars but on the day after, August 31, Mike Ducayen, Surinda Bacon, Carmen Shea and Fiona McTaggart are the honorees. Pat Jose is the only September 1 birthday person but on September 2, Spencer Reid, Emily Allan, Isaac Knowles-Gruft, and Caitlin Frost will celebrate.

Richard Smith celebrates on September 3 and Jim de Zwart on September 4. Juliette Pare and Jake Moir share September 5 as their birthday.

September 6? First, there are Neela Todd and Len Gurski. Then come two close friends: Brian Hodgins and Claus Spiekermann. Not only were they born on the same day and in the same year, both were professionals in the education field. The Undercurrent archives provide fascinating records of the many contributions they made to island preservation and management.

The September 7 cake eaters are Bernadette Hall, Damien Clarke and Michelle Creber while the September 8 star is Douglas Durrant. Irene Wanless and Gillian Barber, two music lovers, celebrate on September 9 and Matt Taylor, Brad Bacon, Jess Malkin and Deborah Kirby are the September 10 birthday folks. Next time: birthdays from September 11 through September 23.

101 reasons to say thanks Dearest friends,

I

would like to extend my deepest gratitude for the wonderful birthday wishes that came my way last week, as I reached my 101st birthday.

To everyone who joined me at the picnic at Bowen Court, for the wonderful gifts, flowers, delicious cake, and the photographs taken by the Undercurrent.

Sincere thanks, Anne Manning

RENT THING DIFFE DRIVE SOME

Loaded with standard features: • 4 mode 4WD • Air Conditioning • Cruise Control • SmartPassTM Keyless Entry/Start System • Power Windows and Door Locks • Heated Power Mirrors • Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel with Remote Audio Controls • 5 Year 100,000 km Powertrain Warranty

Family rated Ope Owned &9 Years! for 1

2011 GRAND VITARA JX 4WD

OVERACHIEVING IN FUN

175 0

$

%

Bi-Weekly payments plus tax

Purchase Financing for 72 mo.

SAVE

+

/L

FOR ONE YEAR

North Van Suzuki

www.northvansuzuki.com

604-983-2088 1695 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: *† All offers and Selling Price include Delivery & Destination ($1,595 for 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1) and a $399 Dealer Administration Fee. Offers and Selling Price exclude PPSA up to $72 (when financing), applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance, and a down payment of $2,900. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown. These offers cannot be combined with any other offers and are subject to change without notice. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for details. *Limited time finance offers available O.A.C. Special bi-weekly purchase fi nance off ers are available on 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1 (Selling Price $27,229) for a 72 month term. The bi-weekly 72 month payment interest rates are based on 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD @ 0% purchase financing. Bi-weekly payments are $175 with $2,900 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $27,229. Offer valid until August 31, 2011. 1When properly equipped. ŠPurchase any 2011 Grand Vitara model and receive a Petro-Canada™ Preferred Price™ card valid for $0.40 per litre savings on up to 1,875 litres of fuel per card (maximum litres for approximately one year). Based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings for the 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD (1,630 L/year), the 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD (1,550 L/year) and the 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD (2,000 L/year). The Preferred Price™ card is valid at participating Petro-Canada™ retail locations (and other participating North Atlantic Petroleum retail locations in Newfoundland). This card has no expiry date. Petro-Canada™ is a Suncor Energy business. †„¢Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under license. Petro-Canadaâ„¢ is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this promotion. Eligibility for the card is subject to conditions and exclusions. Gas card will be provided to consumer after concluding purchase contract at participating dealership. Offer valid until August 31, 2011.

6 • FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

Welcome to Bowfest 2011!

Saturday, August 27 – 11 a.m. to 11 pm!

Bowfest is nearly here and the events and activities are set to go.

The climbing wall is back this year – thanks to the generosity of Bowen Island realtors. It’s fun for all ages and particularly for our locals teens. Maybe we can see some of the parents up the wall as well!

The jousting pit will be back again for kids of all ages, where for just a loonie you can jump into the pit and whack your

Saturday August 27, 2011 On Bowen Island, Bowfest Morning

friend or sibling with a giant foam mallet!

What could be more fun?

For the younger children the swing ride and the ponies will be back again, as well as the ever popular bouncy castle. (Thanks to the generous donation of the Sung Cove General Store.)

A fun day for the whole family, great food, with fabulous music provided by our local Bowen musicians. Bowfest Under the Sea – see you there ! And don’t forget that it’s time to get involved with Bowfest for 2012.

Bowen Island Beer & Wine Cellar New Store Largest Selection Great Service 103-996 Dorman Rd

under the Ruddy Potato or http://on.fb.me/iXywRI

From all of us at the Snug,

Happy Bowfest!

10am to 11pm every day 604-947-2729

HAPPY BOWFEST! From the crew at the Bowen Island Marina And Nancy’s Taco & Ice Cream Shop, Bowen Island Sea Kayaking and The Consignment Store!

The Bowen Butcher Shop and

Proud sponsor of the Pony Rides at Bowfest See you there!

… at the 2011 Bowfest Dunk Tank!

All proceeds go to support this fantastic community event

“In the tank” this year for your dunking pleasure: RCMP Don Southern; Volunteer Firemen; Bowen Children Centre’s Sara Pansino; IPS’s Adrian Van Lithe de Jeude & Joel Bravo; Island Discovery Learning Community's Al Saugstaad; Bowen Island Community School's Jennifer Pardee & Scott Slater; Bowen Island Soccer Club's Morgan Quarry, Clive Jones, Guy Bennett & Burns Jennings; Bowen Island Gym’s Murray Atherton; First Credit Union’s Kevin Manning; Cocoa West’s Carlos Vela-Martinez; Bowen Island Golf Association's Spencer Grundy; Bowen Island Municipality’s Sylvain Zimmerman, Joldine Lee & more …

Who knows, with an open tank, you may even decide to

Dive In! Invite you to Visit our Booth at Bowfest for Great Burgers & Smokies!!

Proud to be part of the Bowen community

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011 • 7

Waterfront Stage Schedule 11:35 to noon: British Columbia Regiment Irish Pipes and Drum in front of the beer garden Noon to 12: 12:45 to 1:30: Flying South 1:45 to 2:30: Tony Dominelli Band 2:40 to 3:15: Best Legs, Look Alike 3:20 to 3:30: Dance Academy 3:30 to 4:25: Teun Band 4:30 to 5:15: Songwriter contest 5:30 to 6:15: Wasabi Fox 6:30 to 7:15: Taken 7:30 to 8:15: Shari Ulrich 8:30 to 9:15: Adam Woodall Band

Harvest Stage Schedule 12:15 to 12:30: Master Ryu demo 12:35 to 1:35: Salsa dance class 1:55 to 2:40: Peter Jack-Rainbird 2:55 to 3:40: The Works 3:55 to 4:40: Kipp Thompson band

Line the parade route Saturday morning Everyone loves a parade. Here are some of the expected entries in this year’s event from BICS to the wharf. The parade starts after the Run for Rwanda is finished.

Rotary Club MLA Chamber Montessori Dog of the Year RCMP

British Columbia Regiment Irish Pipes and Drums Captain and Mrs. Canada Black Sheep Lambs S.K.Y. Irish wolfhound club USSC Marina General Store Tae Kwon Do Candy in the Cove Best Friends doggie training

Two Wheel Bliss Partners for the Park Cocoa West Bowen Dog Ranch Bowen Children’s Centre Montessori Bowen Building Centre Lucille Bowen Historians Bowen’s Little Pet Store Women’s Golf Club Salmon Watchers Fire Trucks

Come see us!

The UNION STEAMSHIP MARINA Mermaids at the

BOWEN BUILDING CENTRE’S BOWFEST SPECIALS COME AND HAVE A LOOK

COD FISH BALL

Saturday, August 27th 10:30am Bowfest Parade

There will be minnows mooching, crab fish dancing and jelly fish swaying to and fro . . . at the Codfish Ball. Its some affair, they’ll all be there From the herring to the whale They’ll turn out to shake a scale In Neptune’s Hall.

Come along and follow us to the bottom of the sea.

We’ll all join in the Jamboree . . . at the Codfish Ball.

WHILE STOCK LASTS GARDEN GRADE CEDAR 2X12 REG. $2.15 per lineal ft. SALE PRICE $1.70 2X8 REG. $1.40 per lineal ft. SALE PRICE $1.40 2X4 REG. $0.69 per lineal ft. SALE PRICE $0.55 PINE BEVELED SIDE PRIMED 1X6 REG. $0.64 per lineal ft. SALE PRICE $0.39 1X8 REG. $0.69 per lineal ft. SALE PRICE $0.39 FRAMED DIAGONAL LATTICE REG. $49.95 each SALE PRICE $31.95

The fun continues on the boardwalk.

ONLY 9 AVAILABLE

• ICE CREAM • BIG SALE • SUMMER MARKET… all hosted by the mermaids of the UNION STEAMSHIP Co. MARINA

www.bbcbowen.ca 1013 Grafton Road Bowen Island

604-947-0707

604-947-9622

8 • FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

Rotary Club to assist African communities

T

he Rotary Club of Bowen Island is fundraising for two African community development assistance programs during Bowfest.

Both are closely linked to Bowen residents.

The Rotary Run for Rwanda is being held to help support The Komera Project (page 3.).

Meanwhile, Sheila Webster’s daughter Andrea lives in South Africa and is integrally involved

DEPARTS SUN-THURS SNUG COVE 11:15PM HORSESHOE BAY 11:30PM

the Kunavelela Project.

Rotarians will be offering a range of spring flowering bulbs for sale as a fundraising project to help both these worthwhile projects.

The Bowen Rotary Club has already raised over $20,000 for a variety of causes. Since inception one year ago, the club has grown to 28 members. The president is Eva Churcher.

FRI & SAT 12:15AM 12:30AM

Proudly Celebrating Over 33 Years of Trusted Transport for Bowen Island & Howe Sound Telephone: 604-947-2243 Cellular: 604-250-2630 24 Hour Service Special Event Cruises PRIVATE CHARTERS AVAILABLE ANYTIME

email: cormorantmarine@telus.net web: cormorantwatertaxi.com

BC Mortgage Connection Corp.

We work for you, not the banks!

Sound Mortgage Advice for Today’s Economy.

$

Call us to review your mortgage.

We could save you thousands!

Rod Sinn 604 947 9025

rsinn@bcmortgageconnection.com

www.bcmortgageconnection.com

Residential Mortgage Specialists

604-947-2243

Since 1978

Serving Bowen Island since 2001

Golf Club AGM highlights a very successful year To the Editor:

A

record turnout of members and non-members attended the Bowen Island Golf Club’s AGM on August 19 which was held at the nearly completed new clubhouse. The excitement level and awe were very high as that was the first time everyone had the pleasure of seeing the interior complete with tasteful colours, finishes, furniture, artwork and other details. Every aspect was highly endorsed and very well received by all in attendance. This was but a “dry” run for the official opening, the date for which is still to be written in stone. Until we receive both the BIM building inspector’s and North Shore Health Department’s approvals the clubhouse cannot be officially opened. Following those two approvals the final BC Liquor Board inspection/approval is expected as the last leg of our application for a permanent liquor licence.

As for other matters discussed at the AGM, the president (yours truly) thanked Spencer and his dedicated staff for a great job maintaining the course and doing such an incredible job of reducing operating costs, but not the level of performance. Thanks was also given to First Credit Union for the now completed and opened practice range improvements, funded with the proceeds of FCU’s $10K Giveaway contest.

It was noted new members continue to join the club and the landscaping is forever improving with many questioning, “how can it possibly get any better”? In conclusion, the need for everyone to use and enjoy the clubhouse was emphasized with, we hope, a soft opening soon. All were reminded that the clubhouse is a public facility so please remember, those wishing to use it do not have to be club members or golfers.

Bob Sangster presented his usual comprehensive overview of the challenging financial operations and Spencer provided an excellent overview of the club’s general operations with a commitment to roll call the extensive list of individuals who volunteered their time and services on the clubhouse construction at the official opening. Jane Kellett gave an update on the liquor licence application which has been approved in principle.

The incumbent directors were re-elected with no nominations from the floor: Bill Brown; Gordon Campbell; Mardy Duncan; Jane Kellett; Cro Lucas; Garth Meeres; Alan Morse; Herb Paterson; Bruce Russell; Bob Sangster and Dick van Aelst. The members elected Bruce Russell as president, Mardy Duncan as vice-president and Bob Sangster as treasurer.

Bruce Russell President & Director Bowen Island Golf Club

ADVERTORIAL

Hearing aids are turning heads To assure continued safety and system reliability, BC Hydro is removing vegetation around all BC Hydro pad mounted transformers to clearance standards.

Vegetation management work on Bowen Island will continue until March 31, 2012.

BC Hydro requires the area around its electrical equipment to remain clear for the following reasons: ã ã ã

for the safety of our employees operating the equipment, to prevent overheating of the equipment, and to facilitate emergency repairs or replacement of the equipment.

The clearances around the transformers are: ã ã

2.5m from any and all doors 0.9m from all other sides

Prior to BC Hydro removing the vegetation, customers may prune or maintain vegetation around transformers on their property to these clearances. If not, vegetation removal will

2867

be completed by BC Hydro crews.

For more information about safely planting near BC Hydro equipment and clearance standards, visit bchydro.com/safety

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to you. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with you to conserve energy through Power Smart.

W. VANCOUVER 604.922.1080 BURNABY 604.294.1080 WHITE ROCK 604.535.1030

www.acousticahearing.com

Serving the Lower Mainland & Sunshine Coast for Over 12 Years

CR11246557

BC HYDRO VEGETATION MAINTENANCE - PADMOUNTED TRANSFORMERS

Acoustica Hearing Difference.

Practitionerswill willhelp help TheThe Acoustica Hearing Difference.

Acous- Instruments Instruments Practitioners youyou seAcoustica Hearing, in partnership with select from a wide range the latest heartica Hearing, in partnership with Siemens, lect from a wide range ofof the latest hearing Siemens, of the world’s leading hearing aid technology suited for you and one of theone world’s leading hearing aid manaid technology bestbest suited for you and your ing aid manufacturers, has been your lifestyle. ufacturers, has been making and lifestyle. making and servicing hearing Sechelt Seniors Centre Preservicing hearing aids for over a Recently Acoustica Hearing Aid aids for over a decade in the sentation. Acoustica Hearing decade in the Lower Mainland.

Clinic Manufacturing, in partnerLower Mainland.

Aid &Clinic & Manufacturing, Most hearing aid ship with SIEMENS Hearing gave Most hearing aidmanufacturers manufacturin partnership with SIEMENS are located in Eastern Canada or a Hearing presentation local Seniors ers are located in EasternCanada gaveataa presentation the United States, meaning that Centre.

Theresa Lee15th of Siemens or the United States, meaning Wednesday, June at the that consumers find lonSechelt Seniors Centre. TechnolTheresa consumers often often find longer wait spoke about Bluetooth ger wait for and delivery and Lee and of Siemens spokeHearing about times for times delivery repair of ogy Rechargeable repair ofinstruments. hearing instruments.

Bluetooth Technology Rehearing Aids.

She discussed the and benefi ts Acoustica Hearing unique chargeable Hearing Aids.

She Acoustica Hearing is isunique in of Siemens Tek and Mini Tek. This John Jahanshahi in Western Canada. They sell discussed the benefi ts of SieJohn Jahanshahi OWNER Western Canada. They sell hearing bluetooth technology allows the OWNER hearing aid products that are mens Tek and Mini Tek. This aid products are on made use of cell phones, landlines and made locally,that right site,localalbluetooth technology allows ly, right on site, allowing TVs aids. Shelandalso lowing delivery times delivery to be the with use hearing of cell phones, times to be dramatically discussed to usehearing FM systems dramatically shorter thanshorter their lines andhow TVs with aids. than their competitors. fact, deand the added competitors.

In fact, Indelivery Shereviewed also discussed howcapabilto use may take little as 2 as days in andsmaller reviewed the livery may as take as little 2 days ityFM of systems T-Coil with hearing some cases, added capability of T-Coil with in some cases,thus thushelping helpingtheir their aids. customers get smaller hearing aids. Aids were customers get on onwith withenjoying enjoying Rechargeable Hearing theirlives livessooner. sooner.

HearingtheAids their alsoRechargeable discussed, covering enShop Local, Buy Local. Our were also discussed, covering Shop Local, Buy Local. Our clinics, vironmentally friendly products clinics, located in West Vancouthe environmentally friendly Reza Jahanshahi Jahanshahi Reza located in West Vancouver, White used, the convenience of rechargOWNER ver, White Rock and Burnaby, products used, the convenience OWNER Rock and Burnaby, are unique ing night and notnight changing are unique in that we do everyof every recharging every and in thatlocally we doand everything locallyserved and have yourchanging hearing aid batteries andaidthebatteries ease of thing have proudly the not your hearing proudly served Sunshine Coast and the and use for dexterity includSunshine Coastthe and the Lower Mainland thepeople ease ofwith use for peopleissues, with dexterfor over 12 years. ity including arthritischallenged. and the visuLower Mainland for over 12 years. ingissues, arthritis and the visually Cost Savings Our Customers.

Cost Savings to OurtoCustomers.

Acoustica ally Duechallenged. to the popularity of this presentation, Due to is the popularity of this presenAcoustica Hearing markets repairs its Hearing markets and repairsand its own hearAcoustica planning another presentation tation, Acoustica planning another ownaidhearing aidmanaging products,tomanaging to ing products, dramatically in the near future. Toisrequest that Acoustica presentation in the near future for Gibdramatically reduce the cost of manufacreduce the cost of manufacturing and cut sons Hearing do a presentation in your area or for area seniors. For further informaturing and cut down wait times, allowing down wait times, allowing those savings to further information about future talks with tion about future talks with Theresa Lee those savings to be passed on to YOU the be passed on to YOU the customer.

Theresa Lee of Siemens, pleaseorcall John or of Siemens, please call John Reza Jahcustomer.

Exceptional Service.

We We offeroffer unbeatable Reza Jahanshahi of Acoustica at 1-604-294anshahi of Acoustica at 1-604-294-1080 Exceptional Service. unbeatvalue!

Satisfaction guaranteed 1080stay andtuned stay tuned for another opand for another greatgreat opporable value!

Satisfaction guaranteedoror your tunity to to hear the money will will be be refunded! Visit Visit any any of our money portunity hear theexperts expertsand andget getyour your questions answered. clinics and and experienced experienced licensed Hearing clinics questions answered.

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011 • 9

On the Calendar TO AUGUST 28 • Local Landscapes: new show at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Open Wed. to Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 • SUMMERSTAGE Play Quest: 10 a.m. to 12 noon daily through to August 26. Our theme will be developed from Shakespeare’s Tempest. For children 6 to 13 years.

To register, contact the Tir-na-nOg Theatre School @ 604 947 9507 or e-mail tirnanog@telus.net.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

a.m. - 4 p.m. on the boardwalk, info 947-0640.

• Drop-in Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. Call Lisa 947-2246.

• Family Clay: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cloudflower Clayworks at Artisan Square, phone 604-947-2522 to register.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall.

• Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and B. I. Preschool, 947-9626.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

• Run for Rwanda: See page 3 for details • Bowfest: See pages 6 and 7 for details • Bowen Summer Market: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the boardwalk, info 947-0640.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 • Bowen Summer Market: 10

• Legion: Open from 4-7 p.m.

Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Drop by for socializing, pool and darts.

• AA Meetings: Open Meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 604-434-3933.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall.

Have you seen Oscar’s hat?

D

o you remember the photo of reptile petsitter Milo Knowles Deeker on the front of last week’s Undercurrent?

He was wearing a nifty Australian adventure hat that’s very similar to

6:15-7:15 p.m. Info: Angie 947-2880.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.

• Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe.

Everyone welcome.

THIS WEEK ON BOWEN • Local Landscapes: new show at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Open Wed. to Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Bowen Island Library: Hours: Tues., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays.

• B. I. Community Museum & Archives: Open daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For appt. call 9472655 or 947-2440. Please visit the museum’s table at the Bowen Summer Market.

• Knick Knack Nook summer hours: Thurs. Sun. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Paysages: new show inspired by landscapes in France by Gregg Simpson, Coastal Patterns Gallery at Artisan Square, open Wed. to Sun. from noon to 4 p.m. or by appt.

• abstracts and distracts: Artwork by Claudia Schaefer at the B. I. Library. Runs until Sept. 20.

Open during library hours.

SEPTEMBER 8

his brother Oscar’s hat. Only problem is that Oscar’s hat has gone missing. It was last seen near the playground. If you know where it is, please contact his mother Sam Knowles at 2709. Many thanks!

Family Place: Come celebrate opening day in its new space from 10-12. 650 Carter Road (below BI Preschool). 604-747-2717

Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Evensong first Sunday of each month 5:00 p.m.

Minister of Music: Lynn Williams

FOOD BANK DROP-OFF

BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Clinton Neal 1070 Miller Road 604-947-0384 Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

ST. GERARD’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass: 10:30 a.m. Priest: Father James Comey

604-988-6304

This summer could be a scorcher.

CATES HILL CHAPEL www.cateshillchapel.com 604-947-4260

(661 Carter Rd.)

10:00 a.m. Worship • Sunday School: Tots to Teens Pastor: Dr. James B. Krohn

BOWEN ISLAND WELLNESS CENTRE 604-947-9755 CATHERINE SHAW Dr. Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturist

HEALTH & WELLNESS

u MARY MCDONAGH

BLOOD TESTS, URINE TESTS OR ECGS

Reg. Massage Therapist Classical Homeopath

6:45 - 9:00 A.M.

u SANDY LOGAN

on the Health Page call 604-947-2442

®

Dr. Susanne Schloegl M.D.

EVERY THURSDAY DR. ZANDY'S OFFICE

Call for an appointment 566 Artisan Lane, Suite 203

Dr. Utah Zandy 604-947-9830 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT OPEN MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

Chiropractor

Registered Physiotherapist

® To advertise

Bowen Island Family Physicians

Dr. Gloria Chao Dr. Peggy Busch Dentists

604-947-9986 Dr. Tracy Leach, D.C. 566 Artisan Lane, #205 Call for an appointment

(778) 828-5681 Dr. Dana Barton

Naturopathic Physician 596 B. Artisan Square

Artisan Square • 604-947-0734 Fridays 10am-5pm

604-947-2957

Horseshoe Bay • 604-921-8522

Natural Family Medicine

Nearly half of wildfires in British Columbia are caused by human carelessness. Please prevent and report wildfires. To report a wildfire, call *5555 on your cell.

For more information, visit www.BCforestfireinfo.gov.bc.ca

10 • FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

Advertise across Advertise across the the Advertise across the Lower Mainland Mainland in Lower in lower mainland in the 18 best-read the 18 best-read thecommunity 17 best-read community communityand newspapers newspapers and newspapers. dailies.

53 dailies.

ON THE WEB: ON THE WEB:

33

INFORMATION

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1877-988-1145 now. Free service!

DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 604-687-4680; 1.800.565.5297; ww.dialalaw.org (audio available). LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE: need a lawyer?

Learn more by calling 604-6873221; 1.800.663.1919.

041

PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010.

Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

SOUTH ROCK LTD. has available positions for road construction, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Paving - Roller Operator, Distributor Driver, Heavy Equipment Operators. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-5681327; www.southrock.ca.

TransX INCREASED RATES Hiring Class 1 O/OPS For B.C-AB PH: 1877-914-0001

115

DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE No Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248 SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www./BuyATimeshare.com (888)879-7165

75

TRAVEL

Sunny Summer Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-5419621

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 106

AUTOMOTIVE

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area.

Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today COKE & CANDY Vending Route.

Local Hi-Traffic Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your FutureBe the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing 1-888-579-0892 Must Sell HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Start Your Own Business w/ ZERO MONEY DOWN!

New Technology Converting Vehicles into HYBRIDS. Improve Fuel Economy up to 40%.

MEL 604.563.3769 Visit: www.ad.drive cleangogreen.com

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

GIBSON ENERGY is looking for Company Drivers for the Wabasca area. 2 years tank experience required. Camp accommodation provided. Apply online: www.gibsons.com or fax resume to 780-539-4426.

EDUCATION

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

TRAVEL 74

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more.

“Preferred by Employers INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment.

Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available.

1-888-748-4126.

ONLINE, COLLEGE ACCREDITED, WEB DESIGN TRAINING, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Visit: www.ibde.ca Apply today!

130

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking the following positions: • Hoe Chucker/Loader Operator • Boom Man • A Frame Dump Machine Operator • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hook tender • Boom Man • Chaser • 2nd Loader/Buckerman • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Process Operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 Flat Rate Technician required by Honda Auto dealership in Vernon BC. Competitive wage and benefits package and all that Okanagan lifestyle! gkitzman@sunshineholda.ca

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required

by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email: employment@baileywesternstar.com

Outgoing Individuals Wanted

Up to $20 per/hr F/T, 18+.

Summer and permanent openings in all areas. Fun Promos. No Sales. No Experience, No Problem!

Call Jemma at 604-777-2194 TRAFFIC CONTROL/LANE CLOSURE PERSONS REQUIRED MUST HAVE A VALID D/L AND OWN VEHICLE FOR WORK IN THE LOWER MAINLAND. FAX RESUME grasdald@telus.net or CALL 604-308-9838

PERSONAL SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

PLANT MANAGER Keltic Seafoods LTD. Port Hardy, BC. A full service Seafood Off-loading, custom processing and coldstorage Industrial Company.

View full posting at: www.kelticseafoods.com.

Email: gord@kelticseafoods.com PLANT MANAGER Keltic Seafoods LTD. Port Hardy, BC. A full service Seafood Off-loading, custom processing and cold-storage Industrial Company. bcclassified.com View full posting at: www.kelticseafoods.com. Email: gord@kelticseafoods.com

WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical Office & Admin.

Staff are needed now!

No Experience?

Need Training?

Career Training & Job Placement Available!

1-888-778-0459 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

317

MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks.

Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value.

Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.

Senior- Student Discount available.

604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

GREENHOUSE grower tropical plants. growing exp req. resume to wholesaletropicals@gmail.com ROCK REQUIRES two Heavy Duty Mechanics for work at various job locations across Canada. Must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Experience in Terex Redrill, Atlas Copco and Cubex drills preferred. Must have ability to work independently and diagnose problems.

Competitive wage and benefits. Please send resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.

STRUCTURAL STEEL FITTERS required at Edmonton North Company. Lead Hand: $34.80/hour; 1st Class: $33.24/hour; Fitter: $31.68/hour; CWB FCAW: $31.68/hour. Fax resume: 780-9392181 or Email: careers@garweld.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

Bergamonte- The Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to find out how to get a free bottle with your order.! 888-470-5390

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

BANK SAY NO? WE SAY YES Consolidate or get your personal loan started with us. Up to $200K with low interest rate starting at 1.9%.

Bad credit OK. Apply at www.etcfinance.com or call 1-855-222-1228 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 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.

PETS 477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA long-haired female, $600; tiny male chihuahua pups, ready to go, $550. (604)794-7347 DACHSHUND mini dapple puppies, 9wks. 2 F 1 M 1st shots dewormed. $750. Deroche. 604-820-4763.

ENGLISH MASTIFF. ckc, gorgeous brindles, M/F, vet check, shots, ready sept 27. $1500 604-858-6779 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332.

Golden Retriever pups, P/B, family farm raised, ready August 22.

Males $600, female $650.

(604)794-7434 Timbur6@telus.net 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 POM / CHI X pups, vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed.Paper trnd, family raised w/children. $450. Ph. 604-532-8163 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC $350 Special. Both parents approx.

120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

PRESA CANARIO X puppies, born May 8, on farm, great temp $450.

604-855-6929 or cell 604-217-1346 SHELTIES beautiful loveable happy puppies, warm & cuddly, 4 months old. House trained. (604)826-6311 YELLOW LAB PUPS 2F, CKC reg. papers, all shots, dew claws removed,tatooed $700 (604)826-1088

Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (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

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

Painters. Free Est. Written Guar.

Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 TIME4PAINTING We provide quality services at a exceptional price. No Job is to big or to small, increase the value of your home today. Call Ben for your FREE Estimate: 778-899-8362

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

PETS 477

PETS

ARCTIC WOLF/Husky X- Socialized, well tempered, paper/outside trained. $500. firm. (604)309-3774 BLUENOSE RAZOR EDGE 4 weeks old. $1250 obo. Call 604783-8607.

BOUVIER PUPS wonderful family / farm dogs, home raised, loyal & loving. Black, brindles & dark blonde. $800. Call 250-486-6773.

Email: sm.white@shaw.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits.

No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-4735407

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

20 Acre Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900 Now $12,900 $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo.

Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

AUCTIONSource Glacier Beverage Co. Bottling line, office, restaurant equipment, Complete 750ml bottling line, SS tanks, forklift and more. View photos at: doddsauction.com

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

518

STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $5 to $12/sq. ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. NOW $11,900.00.

End walls included, doors optional.

Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

Friday August 26 2011 11

Soccer club kicks off season

T

he fall 2011 coed soccer season is now open.

The season begins on Monday, September 12 with games played as doubleheaders on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.

The deadline for registration is September 7 and new teams will be chosen the next day. You will be advised of your new team and shirt colour then. The club has purchased new league game balls and GK jerseys for the upcoming season as well as GK gloves for each team.

(Please return your jersey from the previous season to your captain.)

Registration remains at $45.

For more information or to register, visit www.bowenfc. com.

The Bowen Island Football Club looks forward to seeing everyone out playing.

Vancouver Whitecaps BIFC is offering its members an opportunity to attend the Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers game on October 2. The game marks the first-ever game at the newly renovated BC Place.

The club will be using its youth players as player escorts, high-fivers, ball boys and flag bearers. Each registered youth player has received a ticket to the game as part of their registration package.

The club is offering its members and members of the public a chance to purchase a ticket for $20. The tickets will be in a designated BIFC section.

Tickets (vouchers) will be available at the BIFC tent at Bowfest, from your team captains and various members of the club. You can purchase a voucher which will be exchanged for a ticket to the game.

Daffodil bulbs on sale

A

ttention all gardeners! Fall days are upon us and it’s time to start planning your spring garden.

Help is at hand.

The B.I Garden Club’s daffodil queen, Sheila Webster, is once again offering great deals for your spring bulb collection. This year she has three varieties of the taller daffodil: King Alfred, Missouri (yellow with an orange cup) and Barret Browning (white with an orange cup). These retail at $25 for 100 bulbs. The smaller and first flowering tete a tete daffodil sells for $20 per 100. Snowdrops (single galanthus variety) are offered at $37 per 100. All prices include tax.

To place an order email sheilawebster@shaw.ca.

Orders will be available for pick-up in mid-October.

The Garden Club’s spring bulb planting program has been in operation now for five years. In this time Islanders have planted more than 120, 000 bulbs both on their own properties and alongside the highways and byways of our Island.

$1,000 BURSARY AVAILABLE

Does Skin Care Cause CANCER?

FROM THE MITCHELL FAMILY

The Knick Knack Nook Bursary for Environmental Sustainability The purpose of Knick Knack Nook is to foster environmental responsibility through both action and education. To that end, a $1,000 Bursary will be awarded in 2011 to a student with ties to Bowen and who is pursuing a career in support of environmental sustainability through studies at the undergraduate or graduate level (or equivalent) at a recognized Canadian post secondary institution.

According to numerous sources including www.breastcancerfund.org, there are many Cancer causing ingredients being used in modern Skincare.

However, there is an alternative. Natural Beauty Skincare® is the alternative Skincare line recommended by Naturopathic doctors. It is 100% natural, gov’t tested, and delivers fantastic results.

Locally hand made since 1994, with pure botanical oils and natural preservatives, there is a product for everyone, with any type of skin. The store also carries a fantastic baby-care line, body lotions, massage oils, soaps, foot products, and more.

Also available at Whole Foods & Capers Markets.

Doug Mitchell’s family would like to thank the Bowen Island RCMP and their Search Team for their search efforts. We are especially appreciative of the many difficult dive searches made by the island divers Bob Robinson, Amber Spitkovski and Larry Morse. In addition, many thanks go to Doug’s boating community friends for their daily searches of the shoreline.

We appreciate the support that Cpl. Don Southern, Cst. Brian Mulroney and Cst. Chris Froats gave to the family during this difficult time.

A special thanks is reserved for Norma Dallas — Doug’s dear friend — for her great kindness.

A casual drop-in “Farewell to Doug” to be held on Sunday, August 28, 2011 between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm at the Dallas home, 375 Cardena Road.

Please note that preference will be given to applicants demonstrating strong ties to Bowen and those who have already shown a commitment to environmental sustainability. Though not the primary determining factor, financial need will be a consideration.

Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2011.

The Bursary is offered by Knick Knack Nook Re-Use It Store Society in cooperation with the Bowen Island Community Foundation.

Details of the application requirements will be emailed to prospective applicants on request, by contacting: info@bowenfoundation.com or Joyce Ganong, Chair, Bowen Island Community Foundation, 604 947 2802.

Aromatherapy & Natural NaturalDay DaySpa Spa Aromatherapy & 205 www.nbscare.com 205Lonsdale Lonsdale Avenue Avenue •• www.nbscare.com

6604-990-0833 8

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

752

NEWER Mobile Home Lake Country Photos MLS10023957 $65,000 NoraHamel@msn.com 250-766 -5081 (3 bed 2 bath 4 app)

SURREY, 70 Ave & 191 St. New 3 Bdrm, 3 lvl, quite/safe townhouse, 2.5 bath, laminated, stainless steel & granite kitchen, W&D, storage, 2 car garg, near schools & shops, min 1 yr lease, $1650/mo 604-561-0637

636

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

640

RECREATIONAL

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake.

Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599.

(Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1966 CHEVY PICKUP, V8, 4 spd, blue & white, has collectors plates, $6500. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz) 1976 GMC 3/4 SIERRA CLASSIC Camper Special, 149,000 orig miles, 30,000 on orig rblt. Same owners since 11,000 miles, Feb/78.

Collector status, call for info, too numerous to list. ALSO 10’ Slumber Queen Adventurer CAMPER, 99 WS model with all trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, 110 & 12V, qu sz slumberqueen matt from Royal City bedding, 8’ awning. $12,500/both. Call: 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827.

810

818

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION 806

TRANSPORTATION CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 MERCURY TOPAZ, 4 door.

Mechanic owned, great student car.

Blue, Aircared, 254,000 kms, loaded. $1400 obo. 604-855-9601 1991 CADILLAC Allante only 44,000 mi. Removable hardtop & Softtop. Rare model, hard to find.

Must Sell $8,500obo. 604-309-4001 1992-Cadillac Fleetwood, 215K km, sunrf, leather, exc.cond., $1995 OBO, 604-796-8698/604-798-8965 2004 OPTRA air cond., loaded, 4 door, 127m,000km. Air Cared. $4500 obo 604-780-8404 2007 FORD FUSION SE Fully loaded. Maroon colour, 60K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Sacrifice $27,000 obo. 604-805-4545.

2002 HONDA CRV EX, AWD, black auto, 151,000 km. No rust or dents, lady driven, $11,500. 604-542-9921

830

MOTORCYCLES

2005 YAMAHA’s Nicest Cruiser!!

Midnight Star Custom 1700cc. Pristine condition! Dealer serviced, not on road til 2009, Very low km’s. $16,000 invested, priv. Blowout price!! $7975 drives it away 778888-6805, 778-837-6577.

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

838

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

845

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1992 DODGE RAM van 350, Islander RV, needs work. Open to offers. (604)597-0015

845

58

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2006 Chev Trailblazer, 4WD, 107kms, immac cond. sunroof, fully equip. $10,000 obo. 604-309-4001.

851

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

The Scrapper

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 DODGE RAM 3500, h.d., SLT. 4x4, 6.7 Cummins turbo diesel. 6 spd., auto. Loaded. Inferno red. Quad cab. Mint. Asking $35,000. 604-807-8420

MARINE 912

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

UNCLASSIFIED

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

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

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Free Delivery.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

AUTO FINANCING

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

TRANSPORTATION

BOATS

17’ F.G. BAYLINER, 160hp Merc Cruiser. Comes with trailer $4000 obo. Call 604-768-8434 1992 Bayliner Classic 22.7 bean 8’ new engine pkg 4.3L Merc cruiser V6 Dec .04 new seats, upholstery, canvas, gauges etc. since 2006 $15,000 obo. Don 604-929-7002.

9’ BOAT with 4 stroke 2 HP Honda o/b, very good cond. unit. Come test ride on the Fraser. Priced for quick sale $990. 604-888-4903.

Break out the BBQ Come get your “Custom Cut” Steaks, Chops and BowenMade Smokies at the Bowen Butcher Shop on Alderwood Farm 1351 Adams Rd- 947-9434 Open Wed-Sun 10-5pm CLEANING SERVICE, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Special event & spring cleaning. Dependable, personal service with attention to detail. Call 947-2779 or email: cleanslatebowenisland@gmail.com DOG RANCH-part time Dog Handler position starting mid Sept. (Tues/Wed/Sat) Do you love dogs and have a positive attitude? Are you fit enough to work on your feet all day, lift up to 50lbs and like outside working in all weather?

Are you hard-working, efficient and a multi-tasker? No dog handling experience necessary - we will train.

Email resume to: admin@bowendogranch.com FOR RENT: 2 BDR apt in Village Square. Avail Sept 1.

References req’d. Sorry no pets 604-947-2944 Homesick. Gone too long. Apartment urgently needed. Close to cove. Call Rita Greenlaw 1-604-740-0282 rita0282@telus.net

58

UNCLASSIFIED

FOR RENT: Fully furnished /equipped beautiful private 3 to 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, new elegant country home. Gated, circular drive, lovely grounds. $2500/ mos.short or long term 604-908-9112 FOUND

at The General Store -set of keys with FOB for Ford -Grey reading glasses -Prescription sunglasses in brown case.

MOVING SALE Sunday Aug 28.

12 - 3 pm. 379 David Rd. HOUSE FOR RENT Large, bright,mod. 3 bdrm ocean view + beautiful garden in Tunstall Bay on bus rte. suitable for prof couple/ family. H/W + tile, in-flr heat, soaker tub, infrared sauna, lg. water cistern, sm. ste. within + basic amen.N/S. $2100 mo + util.Oct or sooner 604-947-0382 Island Business For Sale Taco/Ice cream Stand at the Pier.

Well established and Profitable local business-simple to manage and operate. Will train new owners. All equipment and recipes included. Asking $30,000.00. Contact Nancy at 604-312-1661.

Lance’s Recycling I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load.

Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430

58

UNCLASSIFIED

JOB AVAILABLE at Union Steamship Co. Marina. Looking for a hardworking, outgoing, creative and versatile person. Position includes working in the marina office, on the docks, in our gift shop, as well as light housekeeping. Good customer service required in our busy visitor marina and resort. This is a 30-40 hour a week position, suitable for a young adult or active senior.

Resumes accepted at the USSC Gift Shop on the boardwalk or email to marina@ussc.ca (subject Help Wanted).

✓CHECK

CLASSIFIEDS

BEFORE buying or hiring.

It’s the quickest way to locate a local: ✓ Landscapers for hire ✓ Contractors for hire ✓ Appliances for sale

12 • FRIDAY AUGUST 26 2011

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

Bowen Faces Sometimes in life, you have to stop and sell the lavender.

That’s exactly what BowFeast invited people to do when it held its annual celebration of what can be grown on Bowen on the library grounds last Saturday. Vendors from around the island set up their booths, and there was a large contingent of young producers as well.

Throughout the morning, the Chillbillies kept everyone entertained and smiling.

James Glave photos

Michael Alexander Mortgage Specialist

604-961-6457

4 year fixed closed as low as 3.19% Book your preapproval rate now.

michael.alexander@rbc.com

A DV I C E YO U C A N B A N K O N ™

RBC Royal Bank

All personal lending products and residential mortgages are offered by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.

RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Rates are effective as of August 24, 2010. † Interest Rate compounded half-yearly, not in advance. Rate subject to change without notice.

TM