February 17, 2012 Undercurrent by Bowen Island Undercurrent

FRIDAY FEB. 17 2012 VOL. 38, NO. 42

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What’s on the agenda? And why? Mayor and council explore the process of setting the agenda SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

“No matter how determined we are, we have about one year to make difficult decisions.” “We basically need to see if we can raise $3 to 5 million dollars to settle the existing debt of $2 million and hopefully have some money left over for community projects and infrastructure,” Duntz said.

here is no shortage of issues that need to be discussed, and decided, around the council table. At the February 13 council meeting, the questions of who sets the agenda and what items are included at what time were at the forefront of the discussion. One of the first items listed under new business was a verbal report from councillor Wolfgang Duntz about the formation of an agenda review committee. Mayor Jack Adelaar said, “I’ve looked at this particular point under new business and I decided that this item is not relevant to this particular meeting, that it is not relevant in total.” Adelaar removed the agenda item with the argument that it would subvert the office of the mayor. He said, “This resolution as presented is not within the jurisdiction of this council to deal with, it’s a provincial jurisdiction. If you want to change the mayor’s duties, you better start writing letters to the provincial government.” When Duntz asked to speak to the item, Adelaar made it clear that he did not invite further discussion. Duntz expressed his doubts as to whether the mayor can make a ruling to remove agenda items and corporate officer Kathy Lalonde left the meeting to seek the advice of a solicitor on the matter. When Lalonde returned, she stated the mayor cannot remove agenda items. She also explained that, under the Bowen Island Municipality’s procedure bylaw, the corporate officer is responsible for preparing agendas, usually in consultation with the mayor and the chief administrative officer. Councillor Alison Morse said, “We all have items we want to see on the agenda but there are also applications that need to be dealt with and often there

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Change is in the air: Bowen Waste Services is gearing up to modify garbage pick-up. As of June 4, organic waste such as food, table scraps and paper soiled by food has to be separated from general waste and will be collected separately. Story on page 4. Debra Stringfellow photo

Exploring options for selling community lands SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

t election time, a number of promises were made by councillor and mayoral candidates. One of the more prominent topics was the community centre. At the Monday, February 13, council meeting, councillor Wolfgang Duntz recalled those promises and said that, for some proj-

ects to have a chance to see fruition during this council term, things have to be set in motion right away. And he suggested to start with a process that would allow the selling or developing of the community lands. “Without some disposition of the community lands, we cannot repair our finances and we can’t have more capital expenditures,” Duntz said.

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

Expressions of Interest — Filming of Council Meetings Bowen Island Municipality is requesting Expressions of Interest for the video recording of Council meetings on a short term basis (approximately 1-2 months). The Municipality is currently investigating long term video recording options for Council meetings. Until such time, the Municipality is looking for qualified candidates to submit proposals to film the Council meetings. Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 9 am and the fourth Monday of each month beginning at 1:00 pm. Meetings average 3 hours in length.

IPS hosts science fair and open house

bedient chickens? Self-illuminating speed bumps? Invisible humans? A world featuring these possibilities and more will be opened up by Island Pacific School students at the annual science fair and open house to be held at their school Wednesday, February 22, from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. The evening

promises to be both enlightening and enjoyable, beginning with head of school Dr. Ted Spear giving a brief overview of IPS before turning things over to the students. People visiting Bowen Island may arrange transportation from the Snug Cove ferry terminal by calling the school at (604) 947-9311. Refreshments will be served.

The successful applicant will also be responsible to upload the recordings to the Municipal website or provide an alternative.

Setting the agenda has traditionally been done by mayor in close consultation with councillors

Qualified applicants are invited to forward the Expressions of Interest by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 20th, 2012 to:

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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: • Bylaw No. 311, 2011 – cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 311, 2011 (Belterra) • for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Bowen Island Municipal Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 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. 311, 2011 is to amend the Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 by: • creating a new Comprehensive Zone 16 (CD-16); and • rezoning the lands shown outlined in a solid black line on the map below from Rural Residential (RR-1) to Comprehensive Development 16 Zone (Belterra) and to Park 1 (P1):

isn’t a lot of time. We need a master calendar that shows what needs to happen when, that’s part of the strategic plan.” Morse added that in the past, councillors had simply forwarded items to the corporate officer who included them in the agenda. Adelaar stated that he didn’t see any sense in the corporate officer being in charge of setting the agenda. Duntz explained that he had been acting mayor for the two weeks of Adelaar’s vacation and it had been his task to review the agenda. He said, “I realized that there were items on the agenda, one was the rescinding of the [Watershed, Aquifer and Stream Protection] (WASP) bylaw and the other one was the rescinding of the parking requirements in the Land Use Bylaw (LUB), that came as a surprise. This raised a few concerns. Items that I felt as important or more important didn’t get on the agenda and there were items on the agenda that had minor significance.” Duntz had enquired about the process and learned that the agenda had been traditionally set by the mayor. Duntz said, “I found out that mayor Turner was spending several days with the councillors going over the agenda. He was very diligent. We have not had that.” Duntz explained that he believes that the agendas for this council’s previous meetings had been set single-handedly and that he sees a need for close cooperation between council members. “I suggested to have two councillors work with the mayor to set the agenda,” he said. “The power of the mayor under B.C. legislation is minor. The mayor is just another councillor with a few more duties for which he is paid more. I see great merit of having a committee to assist the mayor in setting agendas.” Councillor Tim Rhodes agreed that “more heads are better than a single head” and councillor Daron Jennings said that a committee would “bring

balance to certain issues Bowen Islanders want to see addressed.” Morse cautioned that council still needed a calendar and that the timeline is often tight. She said, “Part of that job is going though agendas and staff reports and decided whether they are ready.” Adelaar quoted the community charter on the responsibilities of the mayor. He said, “The mayor is the head and chief executive officer of the municipality. In addition to the mayor’s responsibilities as a member of council, the mayor has the following responsibilities: to provide leadership to the council, including by recommending bylaws, resolutions and other measures that, in the mayor’s opinion, may assist the peace, order and good government of the municipality; to communicate information to the council; to provide, on behalf of the council, general direction to municipal officers respecting implementation of municipal policies, programs and other directions of the council and to establish standing committees.” He added, “I never heard a peep from any councillor with respect to the agendas that I have drawn up in conjunction with the municipal clerk,” he said. “If you go through the minutes, you find that there has been nothing in terms of amendments to the agendas from the councillors.” He also said that he did not receive any phone calls or email notification inviting a discussion about the issue. In a telephone conversation on February 14, Adelaar stated that his position on the formation of an agenda review committee was, in part, due to “misinformation, miscommunication and a misunderstanding” and that he is working on an amended resolution that will allow council to move forward. The council meeting was filmed and is available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= FxlzgNxwvfM&list=PL5F86D488CA502C44&ind ex=2&feature=plpp_video.

Morse: working group has already done the groundwork for community lands 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, February 10, 2012. Or can be viewed at: http://www.bimbc.ca/ﬁles/embedded2010/120220BELPHBackgoundInformation2.pdf 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 1G2 or by Fax (604) 947-0193, prior to 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 or 2. after 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 to the Bowen Island Municipal Council at the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. Monday, February, 20, 2012. 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

continued, PAGE 1 Duntz said that to get the process under way, council needs to look at the community lands and determine which parcel could be developed easily and where the infrastructure is close by. Duntz thinks that it will take council a one-afternoonlong workshop to look at the options, evaluate the limitations and potential of the different lots and come to a resolution on how to proceed. Councillor Tim Rhodes said that he deems it important that the workshop is open to the public. “Community input could be quite valuable,” he said. “Knowing what the community is prepared to accept will allow us to move forward.” Duntz agreed, “The wider the audience the better. This has to be carried by the people.” Mayor Adelaar said, “A workshop on the community lands is an important topic that should be dealt with after certain other more important topics have been dealt with including the strategic plan.” Adelaar cautioned that council cannot make any decisions before the budget is in place and that ferry marshalling needs to be looked at in matters regarding Snug Cove. Duntz said that decisions on the surplus lands will have an impact on the budget. Councillor

Daron Jennings agreed that the issue of the surplus lands is connected to the budget process. Councillor Alison Morse said, “The preliminary strategic plan has the surplus lands in there. It is important to get the budget out of the way but we will need a budget line item to reflect [dealing with the surplus lands].” She suggested that council could be brought up to speed in a committee of the whole meeting. She said the option of developing Lot 3 has already been explored, “The surplus land working group has analyzed the properties and analyzed the costs of servicing the properties.” “We are not just talking about the budget,” Duntz said. “The five-year financial plan is equally important. Community building can only happen if we sell some of the community lands. But selling community lands is not same as developing Snug Cove. We are proceeding with a first phase that will allow the community to move forward.” He added that the lower cove will demand a great effort, involvement with Metro Vancouver and BC Ferries and a tremendous amount of money. “We will not accomplish that in this term,” he said. “But selling community lands will allow us to settle some debt and move the community centre [project] forward.”

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Chamber of Commerce seeks to revitalize MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

he Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce has a new manager as artist Rob Wall has replaced outgoing manager Suzanne Carvell, who completed her term last fall. One of his first functions as the chamber manager will be to help host a business open house this weekend. The event, Wall said, is designed to encourage people to make their feelings known about the state of business on Bowen Island. He said that he and others in the chamber intend to do lots of listening and they look to expand membership with a view to making the chamber a more vibrant organization for a more vibrant community. “We’re not gonna impose a plan, people will suggest it to us and we’ll formulate something that works for everyone,” said Wall, who’s lived on Bowen 22 years. He said they envision a lively communi-

ty that includes all business, not just those catering to tourism. The chamber is also looking to hold community events to raise the profile of business on Bowen and create economic opportunities year-round. Other plans include social events for members and a website, which is in the works, as well as partnering with BIAC on projects. They are still running the visitors centre in the Cove, but the office is no longer in that building but up at Artisan Square in Wall’s art gallery. The open house is being held at the Rob Wall Gallery at Artisan Square and both Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be beverages and snacks and, he says, some willing ears. Wall also noted that the Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting is coming up on Thursday, February 23, at 7 p.m. at Evergreen Hall. They will be electing a new board and, to date, have Carol Cram and Kevin Manning standing as nominees.

Bowen island Chamber of Commerce manager Rob Wall at his gallery in Artisan Square. He wants to make the chamber ‘something that works for everyone.’ He is hosting an open house for businesses on Bowen on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Marcus Hondro photo.

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Conversion to LNG delayed

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SUSANNE MARTIN

B.I.R.D.

EDITOR

n the December 30 edition of the Undercurrent, BC Ferries conveyed its plans to convert the Queen of Capilano to LNG fuel later this year. This week, Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ vice president of engineering, said that this “timeline was not realistic” and that the LNG conversion is not likely to happen before the Queen of Capilano goes for a major overhaul in three years time. “The news is that we are not able to proceed with the conversion of the Queen of Capilano as hoped,” Collins said. “We are not able go through the process in the [coming] winter.” Collins explained that BC Ferries’ suppliers have indicated that “there are some risks to the ability to supply the necessary equipment on time.” He added, “We don’t want to plan for it and risk that it can’t be done.” “We had hoped that this would not be the case as the Queen of Capilano would be the perfect ship to be the lead ship [for LNG fuel] conversion,” Collins said. “But the ships can only be taken out of service at a certain time.” Collins said that the Queen of Capilano is scheduled to go through a mid-life upgrade in about three years. He said, “When ships

’ve grown accustomed to seeing evidence of confusion at the depot: other plastics in the translucent milk jugs’ bin. Plastic bags in with the rigid plastic containers, beer and pop cans in light metal (they carry a refund value), corrugated boxes and news papers in mixed paper. I’ve even worked out in my mind how these mistakes could happen. However, what I saw on Saturday begs explanation. Everyone probably knows that the electronic recycling program has been expanded to include small household appliances but how could someone think it included a bathroom sink and plumbing fittings. Couldn’t they read the explanatory sign? True, BIRD accepts many things but not the kitchen sink! If it was left at BIRD in the belief that the depot also acts as a reuse it store like the Knick Knack Nook (KKN )that is wrong: we are the recycling depot. If you have something of value that we don’t take, try the KKN Bill Carr is wondering how a kitchen sink or an ad in the Undercurrent, post on ended up in BIRD’s electronics’ sections. the Phorum and/or Craig’s List. Susanne Martin photo

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are halfway through their life, they typically go to the shipyard and we rework the systems.” At that time, the Queen of Capilano’s engine system, the propulsion and navigation systems and the safety system will be checked and upgraded, says Collins. He added that he expects the conversion to LNG fuel to happen at that time. He said, “We tried to do it faster but it is not working out. With the Queen of Capilano, it can’t get done in time.” In the meantime, BC Ferries will turn its attention to a different vessel, according to Collins. He said, “We are very keen on LNG. It is a clean fuel and it is cost effective and we are looking for the next best opportunity. We are hoping for a project as soon as possible, but with a timeline that allows us to do it right.” With the conversion to LNG fuel postponed, the Queen of Capilano will not be taken out of service this winter other than the regular scheduled refit, says Collins, and the Island Sky will not service Bowen Island in the interim. “It was a great opportunity, we were excited about the possibility to have the Island Sky do that run as it was optimized for Snug Cove,” Collins said. “But it was only coming for the purpose of relieving the Queen of Capilano.”

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etro Vancouver’s primary goal is to minimize waste generation, subsequently they have put together a management plan as a starting point of discussions to help achieve aggressive targets. The Zero Waste Challenge feeds from this plan and its mandate is to reduce, reuse and recycle, this also includes diverting 70 per cent of waste by 2015. This seems insurmountable, yet after close inspection much of our garbage contains materials that can be recovered and reused. According to Metro Vancouver, 40 per cent of materials that currently get tossed into the waste stream consist of excess food, solid paper and yard waste. These items could be put to better use and composted instead of ending up in our landfills creating methane. According to Dave McIntosh, president of Bowen Waste Service, removing recyclables from our garbage isn’t new, organic material is just one more element which we need to prepare for. “This has been going on for years and it’s a good thing, it started with metals, then cardboard, bottles and jars, refundables and then plastic. Green waste hasn’t been allowed for almost three years now.” says McIntosh. In October 2007, recycling came about and to date McIntosh has counted 8000 pieces which have successfully been removed from our landfill. In October 2011, this category was extended to include small home appliances such as irons, vacuums and kettles all of which can be recycled at our local depot. So food waste is our next challenge and along with it a new mindset about how we dispose of our household garbage.

This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence.

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In order to prepare for the January 2013 deadline to eliminate all food waste in our garbage, the Bowen Island Municipality has decided to make changes within the 2012 season. As of June 4 this year, Bowen Waste Services will be modifying its pickup to include organic waste such as food, table scraps and food soiled papers. These items will be included in the current green waste debris (for instance, yard trimmings) and collected weekly. Residents can compost their organics at home or use a rodent proof, snap lid container to be set out at curb side for a weekly collection. McIntosh recommends lining the container with an absorbent paper such as newspaper. This will help protect your food bin from smells and messes. Starting on September 4 2012, Bowen Waste Services will amend pickup for all other garbage (non-organic materials) from weekly to biweekly. Ultimately, this separation will be enforced at the transfer station but it starts with the individual household. All trucks are inspected every time and non-compliance to these new rules will be fined. McIntosh didn’t want to discuss fines and penalties for non compliance. Instead, he wants to uphold a positive attitude to change and is optimistic that the islanders will embrace these new rules much like they have for all the other items that have been removed from our garbage. To date, McIntosh has never been fined because according to him, Bowen Islanders know what to do, “the good people of Bowen will be accepting of this because we are the the best recycling community in all of Metro Vancouver.” A flyer will be distributed in the mail with more detailed information regarding these changes.

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t almost 5 feet 11, she usually towers over the wooden pulpit at the Bowen Island United Church but today Reverend Shelagh MacKinnon delivers her sermon from a more humbling height of her wheelchair - a true testament of her dedication to, and love for, her congregation. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing it for over a month; just three weeks after she suffered an unfortunate fall that resulted in a broken femur on December 15, the feisty and spirited Reverend returned to her beloved Little Red Church, as it is fondly called by many , to lead Sunday services. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little break in the femur? It just happens to be the largest bone in the human body and has the ability to support up to 30 times the weight of an adult. No big deal. At least not to Rev. MacKinnon who says her work with the church is a motivating factor, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the best job in Canada. I really do,â&#x20AC;? proudly claims the 55-year-old. It is the sense of community and belonging that inspires MacKinnon to share her message with the 75 families in the congregation, â&#x20AC;&#x153; I love spending my time thinking about how to tell people that they are not alone and that, no matter what and where, there is something to sustain them,â&#x20AC;? she says. MacKinnon, who has a masters in divinity from Queens University in Ontario, arrived on Bowen Island in the spring of 1998 and says the island - and the Little Red Church captivated her heart and imagination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so distinctly different from the previous three churches Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been at,â&#x20AC;? says MacKinnon, who worked at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wesley United and two other locations in Saskatchewan before laying eyes on the small red building that is home to her now; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saw it and thought that this little church could be such a wonderful spiritual resource. I immediately fell in love.â&#x20AC;? And the congregation fell in love with her. How could they not? MacKinnon wears her heart on her sleeve and her love for the work she does emanates from her smile and flows from her words as

she encourages her parishioners to celebrate lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s miracles - including being behind the pulpit only three weeks after a major surgery. The Little Red Church is easily accessible by wheelchair, making MacKinnonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life much simpler and thanks to the generosity and kindness of her friends at the Church, MacKinnon is never in short supply of helping hands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are so good with their time to me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real gift,â&#x20AC;? says MacKinnon adding that she was amazed at how everyone pulled together to organize services in her absence, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I adore this community and being here for 12 years I have seen my relationships with people grow deeper.â&#x20AC;? And hence, when she broke the femur MacKinnon had a hard time believing that she would be out of commission throughout the Christmas season. She recalls with a smile the moment she diagnosed herself to the paramedics attending her after the fall; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told them it had to be torn ligaments - no biggie. Little did I know another plan had unfolded.â&#x20AC;? That plan includes 16 weeks in the wheelchair and a couple of months of physiotherapy to get back in shape; â&#x20AC;&#x153;healing a broken femur requires patience, and you know me...I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit around,â&#x20AC;? she says through laughter. So despite being confined, MacKinnon refuses to slow down and keeps a schedule worthy of a busy-bee. When she is not thinking up clever ways to modernize spiritual principles for her sermons, the Reverend works closely with people with alcohol and drug problems helping them discover an easier, softer path. She travels when she can â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yes, she recently soaked up a weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of sun in Hawaii from her wheelchair, spends quality time with her family, friends and three dogs as well as - wait for it ...she is trying to master the worthy craft of knitting. All considered, you may agree, there is little time in her schedule to feel sorry for herself. MacKinnon plans to be back on both feet by the summer, but for now she jokes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will still be at the pulpit doing my best stork impression as I stand on one leg for as long as I can before I have to sit down and speak from the wheelchair.â&#x20AC;?

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Shedding light on the powers of the mayor To the Editor:

Ferry poster etiquette Dear Editor:

ne of the great pleasures of living on Bowen is that our ferry, the Queen of Capilano, is a community meeting place. The “lounge” as BC Ferries calls it, is a place where we can meet, greet, and exchange information and gossip. Travelers on all of the BC Ferries’ “minor” routes note that the notice boards are an important feature of their community. This is certainly true for Bowen. One of the features in the lounge are the notice boards that are usually viewed by each (adult) passenger in the lounge. Before the lounge of the Queen of Capilano was renovated, the notice boards were over-run with signs, etc, without any semblance of organization. During a recent refit, BC Ferries, installed locked notice boards, with the intention that these boards be managed by an island committee. The result is that the management of this process falls to the B.I. Municipality Ferry Advisory Committee (BIMFAC). The BC Ferries canteen staff has very kindly agreed to receive notices. BIMFAC members post them, usually two or three times per week.

There are three boards: the Arts Council bulletin board, where notices of artistic events are posted, the business and tourism board, where tourism information and business cards will be posted, and the general bulletin board. The general board is for “people-to-people” communication, as opposed to established businesses. We ask that everyone restrict their notices to half page size (8.5 inches by 5.5 inches) so we can get as many notices as possible on the general board. Also an expiry date would be useful – otherwise we will assume they are valid for one month after they are posted. The posters must be relevant to Bowen Island and from Bowen residents – it is useful to indicate either a Bowen phone number (947 prefix) or a Bowen Island address to make this clear. Over the next few weeks BIMFAC will be moving Bowen business cards to the business board to make space for more notices on the general board. We have a real community asset. All BIMFAC asks is that notice board users do not abuse it. Adam Holbrook, BIM Ferry Advisory Committee

he Monday (February 13) meeting of our municipal council featured a remarkable performance by our new mayor. The first main agenda item was councillor Duntz’s proposal to have council establish an agenda review committee, to consist of the mayor and two other councillors. The performance began, after council had approved the agenda, when the mayor announced that he, and only he, the mayor, had power to set the agenda and that he was removing the Duntz item. He stated that councillors could neither comment upon nor discuss his action — that his ruling was the end of the matter. After some moments of council uncertainty, the corporate officer left the meeting to get advice from the municipality’s lawyer. She returned to report that: 1) The mayor has no power to set the agenda. The power is council’s — and through bylaw the council has assigned agenda responsibility to the corporate officer. 2) The mayor has no power to remove an agenda item and thus has no power to halt discussion on an agenda item. The mayor made no response to this reversal, but soon launched into a speech denouncing the “garbage” proposal from councillor Duntz and claiming that he, as mayor, did indeed possess wide authority. He based his claim on the fact that provincial municipal legislation designates the mayor as “chief executive officer.” He stated that this designation was the source of his authority and that his authority extended broadly over municipal decisionmaking. Previously, in January, the mayor had styled himself as “the new sheriff in town.” Now he went far beyond town by equating his mayoral authority with that of the Parliament of Canada — under the constitution’s “peace, order, and good government” clause. Municipal legislation does indeed designate the mayor as chief executive officer. At the same time, and more significantly, it clearly establishes the council as the municipality’s governing body — by granting it an extensive list of powers to be exercised through

bylaws and resolutions. The mayor has no such list of powers. In both law and the dictionary, an “executive” officer is one who puts into effect the decisions of a rulemaking body such as a legislature, a council, or a board of directors. An executive officer is not the one who makes the rules or sets basic policy. Even premiers and prime ministers, who really are chief executives, can act only on the basis of powers granted by their legislatures and they retain office only as long as they have the “confidence” of the legislatures. (Where local political parties exist, mayors who are leaders of a majority party on council can, at times, function a bit like prime ministers.) It is thus erroneous to claim that the mayor’s chief executive designation is a source of authority; nor, in the context of the mayor’s municipal role, is there any rational basis for mention of the “peace, order, and good government’ clause. The mayor did refer, almost in passing, to the single power that legislation does grant the mayor — the power to establish “standing committees” of council (and to appoint their members). He “assumed” that the agenda committee was to be a standing committee, and so only he had the power to create it. He seemed unaware that council has power to establish “select committees” and to assign them virtually any task within council’s purview. In the end, apparently in good part to relieve the tense acrimony of the meeting, council voted to defer consideration of the new committee. No councillor sought to perform the impossible task of coming to the mayor’s defense. Mayors do have a special and important role to play in local government. With the confidence and support of their fellow citizens, they can become the public face and voice of their communities. On council they can, and should, play a leading role in decisions and policymaking — but to do so they need a sound grasp of municipal law and practice, and they need to respect their fellow councillors as the equals that they are. Paul Tennant

Ferry overloads now average 95 a month To the Editor:

atest figures from B.C. Ferries show 1144 overloads in the year 2011. This is a sharp increase from 998 in 2010 and 841 in 2009.

Our new mayor and council will have to place a high priority on solving this overload dilemma they inherited from the previous council. Bowen Island commuters surely deserve better. Erwen Smith

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Community centre action commitee presents final report on February 27 To the Editor:

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ccording to last week’s front page article, Translink receives $602,000 from Bowen Island Municipality. It is very hard for me to believe that we get value for money in that transaction. Yes, the two main bus routes, to Eaglecliff and Bluewater, are well used for parts of the day. But there is another service which is almost never used: the bus that runs every two hours on weekends along Mount Gardner Road. How many people on Bowen even know about that? I often walk there and I have only ever seen ONE passenger on that bus. It is usually empty. This makes no sense. I would urge council to act in the entrepreneurial way that they have promised: withdraw from Translink and deploy the money by working directly with Peter King to provide

the services that we need on Bowen. Peter knows far better than the Translink authorities what routes would work and at what times of day. Surely a service running to the golf club and another running up to Valhalla would be assets to the island - as well as a service along Mount Gardner Road on weekdays at commuter times. I would use that service. Getting the right routes in place could ease parking congestion in the cove significantly. I wonder if it might even be possible to provide transportation without charge for certain portions of routes, for instance between the cove and Artisan Square. I hereby challenge our new council to take action to get better value for our tax dollars by initiating a conversation with Peter King and with Translink as soon as possible.

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ith all the due respect I hold for the positions of our elected officials, I have some doubt about the intention of the mayor regarding his posted decision of rescinding the Watershed, Aquifer and Stream Protection (WASP) bylaw. This bylaw is an essential piece of legislation derived from the Official Community Plan bylaw #282, 2010 designating a development permit area within watershed, aquifer and stream protection areas. It is established in accordance with the Local Government Act (allowing guidelines and exemptions for development permit areas to be specified in the Land Use Bylaw) and as required by the Fish Protection Act that riperian area protection provisions be provided in accordance with the Riperian Area Regulations. It was passed within the due process of public consultation (July 9, 2011) and it should not be

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or 38 years as a performer, I have personally experienced the role the community centre plays in hundreds of communities across Canada. And in the 20 years I’ve lived on Bowen Island, I have always felt that we, as one of only a few communities without a community centre, are suffering from the lack of that central galvanizing force. Yes, the capital expenditure is the largest undertaken by the municipality thus far. But the initiative is not a frivolous wish. It is a fundamental need for a healthy community. The Bowen Island Community Centre Action Committee, appointed by council in the fall of 2009, is scheduled to give its final report and recommendations to council on February 27. So let me first invite any community members interested in hearing the results of the research and planning done by the BCCAC to attend the 1 p.m. meeting in council chambers. It’s been a long haul for this dedicated group (it was not the first community centre committee for some of its members) and we feel confident that our work will provide council with what they need to move forward with this important project. As chair, I would like to acknowledge the initiative taken

by the previous council to establish the BCCAC, and its unerring support through the process. In response to my call for assistance in 2010, council appointed Christine Walker as staff liaison. She has provided exceptional staff support that has had a dramatic impact on the efficiency of the progress of our work. Council also assigned councillor Cro Lucas as council liaison, who has served as an important link to council and supported the hiring of a project manager. We were exceedingly fortunate to have experienced architect and project manager Florrie Levine take on this complex task. Her expertise made it possible for the BCCAC to fulfill its mandate and provide the detailed and fact-based information that will allow council to proceed with confidence. I personally would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the committee members – Sarah Haxby, Paul Hooson, Kevin Manning, Tina Neilsen and Ann Ramsay for their continued support and patience, and their years of unfailing dedication to this project. I have been honoured to be a part of the process and look forward to seeing all our hard work pay off when we celebrate the opening of the facility in the term of this council. Shari Ulrich Chair - BCCAC

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rescinded by this municipal council without the same due process of community participation and without the required information justifying the mayor and council’s decision to repeal a decision mandated by both federal and provincial jurisdictions. Given the present claim by this council to achieve sustainability on Bowen Island, it seems ironical that council chooses to discard an essential element of protection of our water resources. The deregulation of development permit area of the watersheds, aquifers and stream areas allows the option of quick return for financial gain for a very short period of time over the long term commitment of a well preserved water supply in a healthy undisturbed natural infrastructure. I am extremely concerned about the potential long term consequences of such a decision for Bowen Island. André H. Chollat.

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reducing valves). In order for the Utility to provide an adequate level of service to its customers and to make the required annual contributions to the Replacement Reserve Trust Fund, the Utility has applied to increase and add rates as noted above. Each year, a total of $178.00 from each customer’s rate or charge will be contributed to the Replacement Reserve Trust Fund. Please note that, despite the increase in rates as noted above, a significant portion of the revenue required by the Utility will be provided by Bowen Island Properties Ltd. through the above noted Availability of Service Charges (B) and the Replacement Reserve Trust Fund Development Charge for each new lot subdivided by Bowen Island Properties Ltd. Any person wishing further information in connection with the proposed rates or reasons for the proposed changes should write to: Cowan Point Utility Company Ltd. P.O. Box 228, Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0 Fax: 604-947-9117 Email: admin@bowenislandproperties.bc.ca By direction of the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, comments on the application are to be forwarded to: Rick Couroux, Secretary to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights PO Box 9340 STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9M1 or by email Rick.Couroux@gov.bc.ca or by fax 250-953-5124 to be in his hands on or before March 16, 2012, with a copy to Cowan Point Utility Company Ltd. As all submissions may be included as evidence, please ensure that a copy is provided to the Utility. A copy of this application is available for public inspection at: Cowan Point Utility Company Ltd. 201 – 475 Bowen Island Trunk Road Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0

y garden is kind of an amorphous (fluid) garden that is, let’s say, open to suggestion, but not instruction. This the garden taught me early on – it has a mind of its own. If I plant a robinia hispida in a place it doesn’t like (I did), by this time next year, it has sent out a 10’ long root and reestablished itself in a warmer, sunnier spot where it is unabashedly out of scale and inappropriate. I then have to redesign the garden around it, sigh, or try again. This garden resists “design”, yet over the years it has, with great patience, taught me what it wants to be and in a few spots I finally think I’ve nailed it, design-wise. It has even allowed me to have pretty much what I wanted, here and there – just sufficient so that I don’t get utterly discouraged and sell it to a goat farmer. It has a friendly and personable street-face and merrily interfaces with neighbours and passerbys on their way to the nearby beach. In fact it is responsible for the making of many new friends and sociable relations with the neighbourhood in general – in keeping with the Chinese garden philosophy that any proper private garden must also present a public face for the benefit of the community. It welcomes and nurtures my guests to the B&B suite which is integrated into my home and garden. It adopts bent, twisted , battlescarred and orphaned plants that I rescue from unappreciative nurseries and demolition sites. It tests the mettle of prospective new plants, using the “grow or die” principle of islandworthiness. It hosts my plant passions as they rise and fall; a variety

of hardy Cyclamen, swaths of yellow, crème and pink trout and fawn lilies, mounds of early blue flowering Hepatica, an overabundance of blue-eyed-mary (Omphalodes) and silver leaved Brunnera, a diversity of Hebes, gnarly shrubs and vines, an arbutus grove that inexplicably flourishes inland from the shoreline, a few massive cedars and a fir, a gnarled laburnum and an overhanging arbutus at the entrance. It feeds the “little life” of the garden; the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and robins. A clever robin several years back figured out that if she followed me around while I gardened, there would be a labour-free banquet of fat, delicious worms. She has since passed this knowledge along to a sequence of hatchlings and I now have an ever growing family of merry robins (the bug club) traipsing along behind me while I work. They also steal my moss for their nests and I walk the moss garden, not softly, as you might assume, but by stamping around like a mad bull, pressing shredded moss cushions back into contact with the soil. The moss garden is one of the most lovely aspects of the garden and not one that I can claim much credit for except in my role of opening the forest canopy to invite in the rain and light necessary to expand on it. The moss garden rests at the bottom of the sloped property and is a serene and restful place, surrounded by tall conifers interspersed with alder. It is hard to improve upon a natural moss garden. It has to be experienced to be appreciated. My garden has a lot of responsibilities. It lives up to most of them, at least some of the time. It is open to suggestions.

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New Members Requested for the Advisory Planning Commission The Council of Bowen Island Municipality is extending its request for applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Advisory Planning Commission.

ast year, Rosie Smith, Charlotte Rose, Lauren Anderson, Sophie Wright, and Zoe Wright hosted their second annual summer Hood Point community fundraiser. The sum of $300 was initially raised and then matched by two community members to reach a total of $900. The proceeds were shared by CAWES and Canucks Place. A huge vote of thanks goes to community member Lenny Gratton who provided a large number of delightful eats and treats and gorgeous cushions, which boosted the event’s success. The funds were used to pay for any number of things, including the spay and neuter of an influx of kittens born on Bowen last year. A portion of CAWES funds also went to help Bowen residents who were in financial difficulties and couldn’t afford to pay the vet bills for their pets. CAWES also buys food for the cats at the feeding stations. Birdie (now known as Roxy) is one of the cats that CAWES had to board for a long time before she finally went to a wonderful home on Bowen. She was found on the city streets and had a litter of four kittens when she was just a kitten herself.

The role of the Advisory Planning Commission is to advise the Council on any matter referred to it by Council under the Local Government Act regarding land-use, community planning or proposed bylaws, and permits. For further details regarding this mandate and role, please reference the Advisory Planning Commission’s Establishment Bylaw No. 85, 2003 on the municipal website at: www.bimbc.ca/ bylaw_administration. Applicants are requested to submit a brief biography or resume outlining their qualiﬁcations and a statement identifying why they are interested in serving on the

Please respond in writing by February 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to: Kathy Lalonde Corporate Ofﬁcer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 e-mail: bim@bimbc.ca FAX: 604-947-0193

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECEIVED WILL BE RETAINED AND DO NOT NEED TO BE RESUBMITTED.

For Information Call 947-4255

G Top photo: Rosie Smith, Charlotte Rose, Lauren Anderson, Sophie Wright and Zoe Wright raised fund for CAWES, the organization that supports cats like Birdie (bottom photo). Submitted photos

Clean out your closet (and come out to shop) in support of the Bowen Children’s Centre ell, it’s that time of the year again and the event you’ve eagerly been waiting for, the Bowen Children’s Centre 11th annual clothing sale is just around the corner. It is an extravaganza that’s practical, environmentally friendly, supports two island charities, and provides an opportunity to find some great treasurers. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 21, at Cates Hill Chapel. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Bowen Children’s Centre, the nonprofit society that is home to the Bowen Island

Advisory Planning Commission. Applications are especially encouraged from members of the public with a background in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, law and sustainable development.

Preschool, the community daycare, and the afterschool club. Admittance to the sale will be by donation of cash or non-perishable food items to the Bowen Island Food Bank. As our new sorting and storage shed is almost complete, we are ready to accept gently used adult and teen clothing and accessories in good condition. Please consider cleaning out your closets to make room for new-to-you outfits. All donations can be dropped at the Bowen Children’s Centre at 650 Carter Road between Monday to Friday.

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New versions of originality Art shows how we view the other and how we present ourselves to those outside our group: Yaguhlanaas boats and make clothing for the family. They had a wide range of skills. Yet the fisherman wouldn’t necessarily say, ‘I am a meteorologist.’ He would ichael Nicoll Yaguhlanaas has a voraprobably say he was a generalist.” cious appetite for exploring new things. Even though the trend is toward greater spe“It’s an adventure,” he says. “I like new cialisation, Yaguhlanaas thinks that we have more seasonings, new foods, new experiences. I like skills than we give ourselves credit for. diversions.” Yaguhlanaas often juggles numerous Yaguhlanaas made a point of telling his colprojects that range in scope from massive steel leagues that he considers them to be artists. He sculptures, to paintings and books. His newest explained, “I have less interest in the notion of a book, Old Growth, was recently published by master artist. I don’t agree that one person should Read Leaf. be getting the credit for a big project like this – it “Old Growth features 200 pages of political car- was done by a community of people.” toons from 1980 and ‘90,” Yaguhlanaas says. “This Yaguhlanaas likes working with people. “Art is is work that hadn’t been published outside Haida a social adventure. It’s not usually something that Gwaii. The audience for these cartoons was the we do for ourselves by ourselves,” he said addcommunity.” ing that there are some exceptions when artists The book documents the history of political don’t sell or show their work. He explained, “I negotiations and culsee art as people contural conflict off the versing as a group. northwest coast of Sometimes I produce Canada, reflecting on a piece as a commistopics like depletion sion for a specific of natural resources, client but generally global climate change my work is created and the fundamental with a large perceived question of how to group in mind. There live together. is a dialogue with an Despite adding this audience and I specurecent publication late what they think to his list of books, of it, how they will Yaguhlanaas doesn’t perceive it.” consider himself a Sometimes, the writer. “My work results are surprising. with words is quite Yaguhlaanas said, “I insignificant. The 800 received a descripwords in Flight of the tion of Abundance Hummingbird can be Fenced seen from reduced to 10 senthe corner at night, tences.” Yaguhlanaas when the lights are laughs and recounts changing. The lights how he advocated reflect on the piece (unsuccessfully) to and, from the backfurther shorten that side, it looks like silparticular manuver frosting. That’s a script. good comment of art And although he in particular. When has just completed a it moves away from large steel sculpture the physical creation, titled Abundance it’s re-created by how Fenced, Yaguhlanaas people interact with doesn’t consider him- Michael Nicoll Yaguhlanaas with his daughter it.” self a sculptor either. Mirella in his Bowen studio. Susanne Martin photo “Art really shows He is working on a how we view the cardboard model in other and how we his studio on Bowen Island and says, “I was just present ourselves to those outside our group.” playing around with an idea. For me, it is easy to Yagulanaas explains that his work is informed by think on a flat surface. It’s much harder to think his experience as a person of mixed blood. His in 3D. I’m not a sculptor.” ancestors are Haida on his mother’s side and So, how does one create a 43-metre steel sculpScottish and Norwegian on his father’s. He’s creture? Yaguhlanaas said, “It was all very industrial, ated a style called Haida Manga and said, “I make from the production to the installation. I had a an effort to create new versions of originality.” great team with a project manager, accounting, “You start with the voice of the artist, then you computer software designers, a lighting team, add the voices of the audience,” Yaguhlaanas says. structural engineers and a metallurgist.” He added, “The colour of our houses and the styles of our “It was important that the structure is sound and clothing are all messages that we want to convey.” doesn’t fall down and hurt people.” Yaguhlanaas’ grandfather was an elected chief. Yaguhlanaas recalls walking into the workYaguhlanaas said, “Within the Haida community, shop where around 20 people worked and hearwe don’t believe that leadership means having ing them say, “The artist is here.” He said, “In my ultimate authority over citizens. Our leaders are view, they are all artists. I find it interesting that meant to be the voice of the community. They are people have this reluctance to identify themselves meant to love the people and be generous to the as artists.” He added, “We have become specialpeople. They don’t have the right to compel obeists but I believe that all humans are artists.” dience.” Yaguhlanaas laughs and adds that we all get up This is very different from the Canadian govin morning and design our hair and choose our ernment structure where the public gets to vote clothing. He said, “We design our image and our every three years but then the roles are set and life with an artistic consciousness. It is very limare relatively static, according to Yaguhlanaas. He iting to call someone an artist only if he creates said that he has seen what happens when authorimaterial culture for money.” ties are not held accountable at a grassroots level. “In the past, we weren’t so specialized. A farm“That’s what happened on Haida Gwaii where er was expected to be a biologist, a botanist, a companies came that were accountable only to meteorologist and a soil specialist. He could also the province. We saw landscapes get obliterated.” fix his machines when they broke or be a black Old Growth is a testament to Yaguhlanaas’ smith to shoe his horses,” Yaguhlanaas says and years as an activist on Haida Gwaii. It adds brings up another example: fishing families on the another layer to a man who says that he is not coast. He said, “In the winter time, they would a writer and not a sculptor. And who considers collect logs for firewood, repair their gear and everyone to be an artist.

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M The art in Yaguhlanaas’ studio on Bowen Island reflects his sense of play and his appetite for trying out new things. Susanne Martin photo

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Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00 am – noon BICS – Primary Wing Free! Contact BICS to conﬁrm your family’s attendance 604 947-9337

This fun-ﬁlled morning is hosted by a number of community partners on Bowen Island. We are working together to support families by reaching out to parents to share ideas and resources to enhance children’s development in the early years. This event is sponsored by the West Vancouver School District and is part of the Ready, Set, Learn initiative from the Ministry of Education. We hope that you and your preschooler will join us.

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• Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in. • Jazz Night: Teun Schut, Rob Bailey and Buff Allen. First set starts at 7:30 p.m. Doc Morgan’s Pub. • Legion dinner: 6:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome. SATURDAY, FEB. 18 • Bowen Business open house: 1 to 5 p.m. Rob Wall Gallery Artisan Square. • Crippen Stewardship Group Weed Warriors: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meeting as usual at the bridge at the mouth of Davie’s Creek (at picnic table in field) SUNDAY, FEB. 19 • Bowen Business open house: 1 to 5 p.m. Rob Wall Gallery Artisan Square. • Village SongCircle: 7 to 9 p.m. at Bowen Court. Come at no cost to check it out, fee is on a sliding scale from $75 to $150 for 12-week session. MONDAY, FEB. 20 • Seniors Keeping Young: 9 a.m. line dancing 9:45 a.m. exercises, singing and refreshments, 11 a.m. Speaker

Scott McFarlane (Amherst Cremation Care Company): From the old-fashioned funeral to the celebration of life.

• AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. • Bowen Island Garden Club monthly speaker: Daniel Mosquin of UBC’s Botanical Garden: Red Reverie: Plants and the Colour Red. 1 p.m. Gallery at Artisan Square. TUESDAY, FEB. 21 • Health Forum for Bowen parents: 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. BICS multi-purpose room. • AA Meetings: Open meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 604-434-3933. • Second Women’s Sound Healing Circle: new moon setting your intentions, email healingsongcheryl@gmail.com or call 947-2063 for info. WED., FEB. 22 • Drop-in knitting group: 2 to 5 p.m. at Bowen Court. All levels welcome. • Post Partum Support Group: Meets two evenings/mo. (604) 947-2717. • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 2880.

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Post your calendar items online THURSDAY, FEB. 23 • Island Discovery presents: Through the Looking Glass: 7 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre. Oneact musical performed by Island Discovery students. Tickets $10 at Phoenix. • Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955 for info. • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.

aybe you’ve noticed our new online calendar at www.bowenislandundercurrent.com? It’s definitely not the old one. The new calendar requires no login or password, and the form to submit an item is easy to use (www.bowenislandundercurrent. com/calendar/submit/). You can designate where you wish the calendar item to appear within the Black Press B.C. family of websites. You can also spread the word about your event to Facebook and Twitter from our calendar.

• Chamber of Commerce AGM: 7 p.m. Evergreen Hall. • Rotary Club: Guest speaker: president of the Rotary Club of New Westminster: Angiola de Stefanis who is the district chair for Rotary youth leadership awards. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Rivendell Retreat Centre. ONGOING • Nia classes: Sun. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the yoga co-op at Artisan Square. Tues. 7 p.m. at the Youth Centre and Thurs. 9:15 a.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Call Carol at 9408 or Deborah at 2290 for info. • Bowen Island Library: Hours: Tues., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thurs. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m.

It’s free, of course. There’s even a spot for an image, say a rehearsal photo from a high school play. Someone here in the Undercurrent office will check each item before it posts just to make sure it complies with our simple guidelines, which lead off the submission form. Basically, please don’t post a business-oriented sale. Our online calendar is a great way to create buzz about your organization or your event. And, did we mention it’s easy to use?

Bowen Island Community School is hosting a:

Health Forum Meet local health care representatives, get news and updates from Vancouver Coastal Health, information & learn about resources available to the Bowen Island Community. Topics will include: x Healthy Eating x Head lice prevention & treatment x Immunization

Sponsored by: BICS PAC & Vancouver Coastal Health

for Bowen Island Parents

All Bowen Island Parents are welcome to meet our community’s health representatives, learn about the latest health information and to ask health related questions. Date: Tuesday, February 21st Time: 6:15 – 7:45 pm Location: BICS (Multi-Purpose Room)

Complimentary childcare provided

For more information 604 947-9337

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for the safety of our employees operating the equipment, to prevent overheating of the equipment, and

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An est. pet industry leader is looking for a highly motivated salesperson with knowledge of Salt Water Aquarium equipment. Sales Experience is a must. Base salary plus commission Opportunity to grow.

E-mail: shane@ prolineaquatics.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BC Company accepting resume’s for: Journeyman Sheet Metal, Plumbers, Gas B or A Fitters, Welders, Millwrights & 4th yr plumbers. Comprehensive package. Forward resumes, certifications with cover stating pay rate to: Box 694, C/O The Tribune, 188 - 1st Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8. CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com Phone 780-955-5537.

C&E ROAD Builders is seeking an experienced driller blaster. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca. DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

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EXPERIENCED HYDRAULIC Technical Salesperson; Great Wages & Co. htihyd@gmail.com

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca HYDRAULIC Technician Trainees; Must have 3+ yrs as Mechanic; A Great Career; htihyd@gmail.com

MOVING & STORAGE

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC - required at HMI Industries, a growing metal recycling company based in Red Deer. Please fax or email resumes to 403.346.3953 resumes@hazco.com

Licensed Gas Technician

RECYCLE-IT!

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Industry leader in the sales & servicing of steam & hot water boilers has an immediate opening for a Licensed Gas A Fitter. Role involves service to industrial clients in BC. Previous experience in servicing of industrial accounts required. Training, company vehicle and personal protective equipment provided.

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

Applicants require a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check. Forward resume and certifications to:

www.recycleitcanada.ca

ruta.bode@gmail.com WELDER FABRICATOR ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS A well established truck & trailer company has immediate openings for several experienced positions at their location in Surrey. These are permanent positions, wages are negotiable. Candidates who fulfill the requirement should: Fax resume 604-596-3106

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660. 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.

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 DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

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LEGAL SERVICES

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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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

LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

ATTENTION Pipers and Drummers!!! Reforming a new band in Aldergrove/Central Valley area. Introductory evening at Aldergrove Legion @ 7:30pm. Thurs. Mar. 1st. 26697 Fraser Hwy. Contact us at steveg@cvcpb.org

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

RTA Accounting - Corporate & Personal Tax - Full Cycle Bookkeeping - Payroll, T4s. Call 604-889-0410

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ELECTRICAL

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

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BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, Ready to go. Var. colors $800 Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978 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 pups, born news years eve, dewclaws, deworm, 1st shots, 1 m/2 f, sable, $750. (604)796-8685 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807. 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 Yorkshire Terrier, 10 wks M&F Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 778-708-7932

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS

Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

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MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

AMERICAN Terrier Pitbulls purebred. $1,000. negot. Vet ✔, 3 wks old. Reseve now. 604-217-2983

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

BAKERY for sale in one of the larger & fastest growing areas in Kelowna BC. Well equipped & priced to sell. For more info call 250-763-5794

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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Friday February 17 2012 15

Spot the Ball round two

This week’s photo Round two for Spot the Ball is now open: Cut out the picture above 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 either a registration for the co-ed soccer league of the Bowen Island Football Club plus a gift (total value of $50) or a $50 gift certificate for Miksa - your choice. The winner of last week’s contest and the recipient of the Ruddy Potato gift certificate is Allard Ockeloen (congratulations). 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.

Last week’s photo (with ball) REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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RENTALS HOMES FOR RENT

SURREY; 5 Bdrm, 2 bathrm house w/carport, 2 kitchens. Fully fenced back yard. new Renod. Boliver Heights (132nd + King G). Skytrain & schools close. W/D incl. 2100 sqft $1700/mo Deepak @ 778-837-2348

TRANSPORTATION 810

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OTHER AREAS

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, where healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “the most friendly country on earth”! 1-780952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

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1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236 2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251 2004 HONDA CIVIC, brown metallic, 4 dr., 5 sp. manual trasm., p/L, A/C, CD, $5600. (604) 218-9795. 2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $8,800: (604) 218-9795. 2010 HONDA CRV 38,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,400: Phone (604) 218-9795.

AUTO FINANCING

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-800-916-1737 Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334

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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

AUTO SERVICES

1985 CORVETTE, RED, removable glass roof, orig 350 eng, collector plates, serious calls only, $10K/obo. 604-535-9609 or 604-613-4695

1-800-910-6402

The Scrapper

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.

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

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 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329

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2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519

2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.

TRUCKS & VANS

UNCLASSIFIED

Bright suite on Cates, park-like setting with ocean view, near forest trails; priv. entrance, garden level with patio. Three months, poss. longer, semi- or fully furn. Dog negot. $925 incl. cable, wireless, utilities, laundry access. N/S; must have excellent references. suiteonbowen@shaw.ca CATES HILL I have clients looking to purchase a home on Cates Hill. If you are thinking of selling, please call me. 604-765-7983 Lyn Watson Prudential Sussex Realty Fine furniture for sale: Mahogany china cabinet 74” tall X 45” wide X 17 1/2” deep - $350 from Ridpath’s, Toronto. Piano - 56” X 24” X 39”- $200. OBO. Call Susan 2247.

UNCLASSIFIED For Rent

2 bedroom plus den. Long term. $1550/mon. Woodstove. Ocean view. Close to beach. Angell Hasman Rlty 604-657-1864

FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with ocean view. No pets. No smoking. Long term.$1700/mo. 604-657-1864 David Riddell Angell Hasman Realty. FOR RENT New, clean Cates Hill oceanview 1br or 2br suite. Non Smokers please. $800/mo. Available Mar 1.

Call PJ @ 778 996 2898 FOR RENT: Office space in Snug Cove: 2 units, 141 sq.ft. & 255 sq. ft. office spaces with shared common entrance, kitchen, bathroom. For more info please call: 604-947-0099 ext. 104

Or email ka@bowenislandproperties.bc.ca

FOR RENT! 2 bdrm. above ground bsmt. suite avail. IMMEDIATELY! $650/mo includes utilities & cable, w/d. Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2805

FOR RENT: Studio apt. between Village Square and Municipal Hall. Avail.Feb. 1st. References required. Sorry, no pets. 947-2944

FOR RENT: 2- bdrm apt. in Village Square. Avail. April 1. References required. Sorry, no pets. 604-947-2944

Sunny, charming 1 bedroom self-contained house, like new. South Island, private, ocean view. Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher N/S, no pets. $1050/month. Available Immediately. 604-947-0527

FOR RENT 2 bdrm. garden suite. Upper Oceanview Rd. Close to cove, bus route. $950 heat / hydro incl. Avail.Feb.1. 778-872-1979 FOR RENT: small office Seabreeze Building. Internet. Copier. Parking. (604) 657-1864

FOR RENT

FREE 4, 13” studded snow tires mounted on Honda wheels, 60% tread left. Call 947-2811

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GARAGE and IN-HOUSE SALE - SUNDAY FEB.19 103 Furniture, antiques, building supplies, tools and loads of other MUST-HAVE stuff. 1222 Miller Rd. 604-657-2245. Rain or shine. Please park on road. HELPING HANDS Home/Business Cleaning Dr.visits (local + town)shopping, yard work, moving. 25 yrs. exp. 8 years with Van. Coastal Health on Bowen. Val 604-947-2640 HOUSE WANTED TO RENT Having recently moved to Bowen, I am searching for the right 3 to 5 bedroom house to rent long term. I am a young professional who will be commuting often to the city, and can provide reliable references. Ideally, the house must contain a large open area, preferably with a view. If you know of any properties that may be interested or available, please contact Nathalie @ 778 686 0777.

LOST last Fri. or Sat. in Doc’s Laundry or library area, upper plate dentures. Please call 2442. URGENTLY NEEDED. SALT SPREADER FOR SALE. Truck mounted made by Bobcat. Paid $2100.00 asking $1050.00 Only used approximately 8 hrs or less. Call 604-830-9391 or e-mail bertstopsoil@telus.net

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Sentimental silver drop earring for pierced ear lost on Jan 17 between the ferry, Snug Café and The Lodge at the Old Dorm on Bowen Island. One inch long with hollow core and cutouts. Shaped like a tear-drop. Please call Joanne at 604-970-0037 or contact: catherine.soussloff@ubc.ca. SHARED ACCOMMODATION / FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM Scarborough/Eaglecliffe area, on the bus route. Laundry & Hydro incl. $600/month 2 lovely cats & one gal. email julie2011@me.com

Studio Cottage for Rent Very private, newly reno’d, Bluewater area. Spectacular ocean & mtn.views. Avail. immed. 604-926-4501 after 7pm TUTOR FOR HIRE: Elementary school teacher available for all subjects, plus French through grade 8. B.A., B.Ed. Ten years experience teaching preschool through grade 8. Contact Mary Ann Zakreski: mazakreski@gmail.com or call 0657.

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16 â&#x20AC;˘ FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17 2012

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM Residents of Bowen Island will be in for a treat on the afternoon of Sunday, March 4, when Shirley Wrinch will be showing some of the marvelous period costumes that she has created over the years. She is allowing Seniors Keeping Young (SKY) to show and model her work at the Legion with a tea and fashion show fundraiser. The title of the show will be: A walk through time, a history of fashion from the Tudors to today. See you there.

Nine Bowen Islanders invaded the North Shore of Cuba in the past few weeks. Bev Rogers, Adeline Bueckert, Mary-Ellen DeGrace, Anna-Marie Atherton, Lynne Hartle, Betty Dhont, Pam Stinson, Thys Dhone and Murray Atherton joined 73 other Canadian singers who trained for a week and then performed a dozen Cuban favourites (in Spanish) with a raucous Cuban Band for about 150 inhabitants of nearby Hersheyville!

Franchise opportunity on Bowen Island

Candy in the Cove... the smallest candy store in the world. Turnkey operation: $21,500 2nd location pending on mainland. Call 604-947-0999 or email: candyinthecove@gmail.com

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In memory of our beloved dog

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