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‘Kettled’ in Montreal
Ready for Eat! Vancouver
Four out of 100
Bowen Island student ventures into the middle of the protests with a camera
Bowen Roasting will give mainlanders a taste of locally roasted coffee
Local artists will participate in Ferry Building birthday celebration
Knick Knack Nook expands bursaries Two students will be awarded bursaries for environmental studies SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he Knick Knack Nook has issued a call for applicants for a bursary that will go to students who have strong ties to Bowen Island and who are pursuing careers in support of environmental sustainability through studies at the undergraduate or post-graduate level. Diane Marshall, the Knick Knack Nook’s coordinator, said that this is the second year the bursary will be awarded. “Last year, it was $1,000, this year, we’ll have two bursaries at $2,000 each,” she said. The bursary reflects the Knick Knack Nook’s purpose to foster environmental responsibility through both action and education. Marshall believes that growing up in a place like Bowen Island encourages youth to take action for environmental sustainability. “I think that when we are surrounded by nature, we develop a particular sensibility and desire to work for the environment,” she said. “I grew up in a wilderness area when I was young and that affected the rest of my life. That might be similar for Bowen youth – this love for the environment might carry them through the rest of their lives.” Marshall recalls reading that the demand for courses in environmental education at universities and colleges has increased. “There’s been a groundswell with people wanting to take environmental programs and universities had to develop those programs to reflect that need.” This greater awareness of the environment and the challenges it faces has created a heightened consciousness among young people,” says Marshall who sees this as a hopeful sign. “We haven’t seen that many environmental programs in our traditional educational institutions until recently,” she says. “It’s an exciting time and it is an exciting time to be giving that bursary.” continued PAGE 8
Brownies and Guides filled Crippen Park on Wednesday evening as the West Vancouver District celebrated its year end with style. Excited Brownies passed through the balloon archway receiving a flower as they moved up into Guides and proud Guides accepted an elaborate bouquet of flowers as they moved up into Pathfinders. Debra Stringfellow photo
Narrow window to change the fate of the cape SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he Cape on Bowen has recently announced the launch of phase two for oceanfront properties. Don Ho, partner of the Cape on Bowen, is aware that some members of the Bowen Island community are trying to rekindle discussions about creating amenities in exchange for a higher density
but says that the window of opportunity to revisit the plans is very narrow. “If there is going to be a process at all, it will have to happen very soon,” Ho said. “We are waiting for council to direct us on how we can move forward. We are not going to slow down construction and sale and what we have prepared in terms of marketing for this summer.” Ho explained that
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CRC owners look to council for direction
Thanks to Jules and Shane Tweten of Stands Tall Creations Studio and Gallery in Artisan Square, Bowen Island Family Place now has new signage at the new location under the community daycare on Carter Road. Dedicated to helping families thrive since 1989, Family Place works to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children six years old and under. Services offered at Family Place include a clothing and toy exchange, a resource lending library, health information and a monthly e-newsletter as well as postpartum support. Family Place’s annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at Family Place. More info at www.bowenislandfamilyplace.com. Debra Stringfellow photo
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continued PAGE 1 For phase two, 10 lots have been added, five of those are waterfront lots. “Interestingly enough, when we announced phase two, people who had looked at the first phase came back,” Ho said. “Within a week, one lot was already sold at $4.38 million.” Ho says that construction will start soon for at least five homes. “When the houses go up, people will see that this is real,” Ho said, adding that he expects more sales this summer. With construction going ahead, Ho says that work on the infrastructure, including a circular drive that connects to Tunstall Boulevard dubbed the loop road, will also commence. “We want to complete construction as soon as possible,” Ho said. “Although we are interested in exploring alternatives, the later the decision is made, the less flexibility we have for redesigning the land.” Any alternative plan will exclude the lots that have been sold as well as the lots that are currently on the market, according to Ho. “The urgency is there not because we are not interested, but because in business we cannot afford to wait and see.” Ho says that he has been approached by individuals as well as groups interested to come up with a different plan. “We need to hear from council and not just a group. We are ready to be open-minded about coming up with a better lay-out and more amenities for the rest of the property. We are also part of the community and would certainly like to have common objectives,” he said adding that he expects to live at the Cape on Bowen one day. Ho says that he is prepared to spend additional funds. “We have a total of 618 acres. Fourteen lots
are already gone and we’ll have to take out around 70 acres for driveways. That still leaves us with more that 400 acres of land for better lay-out that meets the needs of the community,” he said, adding that it has been discouraging in the past to be branded as “greedy developers.” He explained, “We have been trying to do our best and be good corporate citizens. A lot of people accuse us of taking out all the trees, but we are not totally disrespectful to the land. Not a single tree has been cut unnecessarily. We have the best consultant, PGL, to guide us through the environmental process and ensure best practices and environmental protection.” Even if council acts quickly and gives direction to the Cape on Bowen owners, Ho says that a public process has to follow. “We are not assuming that if council gives direction, that will be the final thing. We still need to convey to the community what is on the table,” he stated. “We really wanted to do much better than our subdivision that is only good for a privileged few, we intended to have a community that makes good sense,” Ho says of the Neighbourhood Plan that was rejected by the former council because of the high density (the plan envisioned 650 units going into the property). Ho explained that the density was the answer to all the community amenities like parkland, affordable housing and a retirement community the developer had been asked to provide. “We wanted a well-planned, well-designed community for the enjoyment of everybody,” he said. “Now we’ve come to a stage where some people are regretting that the plan was killed without a second look,” Ho says.
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A protester tosses a tear gas canister back at riot police, who faced off against a mass of people at the corner of Bleury St. and Viger Ave. in downtown Montreal. Insert: Under a hail of rocks and bricks, police help an officer who was knocked to the ground by a rock thrown by protesters in downtown Montreal (Friday, April 20). Riley Sparks photos
Close enough to the action to get ‘kettled’ to Sparks who says that most protesters are being charged under a municipal bylaw which prohibits participating in an unlawful assembly. “They’ve been fined $634 each. It’s pretty crazy,” he says. Sparks says that he and his colleagues have a pool going to see who gets nabbed the most. “Kettling is completely indiscriminate,” he said. “The police almost always grab people who happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The first time we got arrested covering these protests, we were next to at least five American tourists, arrested while walking back to their hotel. This happens all the time.” Members of the student press are not recognized as “official media” which makes it harder for them to get released. But in Spark’s opinion, professional conduct is important. “As students, the issue affects us more directly than it might other reporters. But our job is to report the news, not get involved in it. When we’re covering these protests, we’re working, not participating,” he said. For many student reporters, the challenges lie in having access to the right equipment. For instance, having a camera without a strong telephoto lens
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he streets of Montreal have been the arena for protests against the hike of tuition fees for over three months and Bowen Islander Riley Sparks has been right in the thick of things. The Concordia student has gone out with a camera to document the events for The Link, Concordia’s campus newspaper. He has been arrested twice and says that some of his colleagues are approaching double digits for being detained mostly due to what he calls “kettling.” “Kettling is when police quickly encircle a crowd in order to make mass arrests,” Sparks explained in an email interview. “It’s not a new tactic, but it’s become something the Montreal police specialize in. Over the past few years, they’ve been using it more and more, and the tuition protests now almost invariably end in mass arrests of hundreds of people. Last week, we saw the largest yet - police surrounded a march that spanned over a block, arresting 506 people at once.” At that event, the police also arrested 12 outside the kettle, according
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meant that photographers have to be right in the middle of the protests to get good pictures and Sparks says that his colleagues’ work has been exceptional. “Journalism as a career is something I’ve been interested in for a while, and something I’m still thinking about,” he said. “This whole mess has been a great opportunity for student reporters.” But it hasn’t been an easy job. “Seeing people get hurt isn’t great, but it’s important for us to be there to document,” he says. “Two kids have lost eyes (one to a tear gas grenade and another to either a plastic bullet or a rock, depending on who you ask). Another [student] was in a coma for quite some time, and for a while it was unclear if he would live. A lot of cops have been hurt as well. I saw one police officer get hit in the neck with a brick, which is pretty bad.” Sparks thinks that members of the National Assembly might not fully understand how ugly the situation is on the streets. He encourages people to be informed by reading, watching and listening to the news. “I don’t think this is an issue that will be going away any time soon,” he said.
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he Bowen Island Municipality is seeking the community’s input on services available on Bowen Island and how tax dollars are spent. Bowen households are being asked to complete the BIM 2012 Householders’ Survey online, one per household. A link to the survey can be found at www.bimbc.ca. “Citizens’ input will be useful as we prepare our Five Year Financial Plan for 2013-2017 and evaluate competing demands for our tax dollars,” said Karen Blow, the municipality’s chief financial officer. Councillor Alison Morse indicated that “when we were developing the survey we looked at what other municipalities did and have modeled Bowen’s survey after one done by the district of Saanich for the past 12 years.” The municipality will be posting the survey results on the BIM website in August. The responses are anonymous and will be reported in group format only. Members of the public are encouraged to complete the survey online. However, if they do not have access to a computer and would prefer to complete a paper version, please contact municipal hall at 604-9474255 to get a paper copy. If you have any questions about accessing the survey, please call the municipal hall at 604-947-4255 or email bim@bimbc. ca. The deadline for completing the survey is July 3.
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he pub is closing down because its customer base is dwindling, according to the owner who said that blue collar workers are leaving the island. At the same time, a U.S. report on rent affordability released a chart that lists the hours a person earning minimum wage has to work to afford a two-bedroom apartment. The chart comes from the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the findings are quite interesting. They state that in California, D.C. and New York, people would need to work 130 hours a week or more to afford two bedrooms. In Hawaii, that number jumps to 175 hours. The housing coalition bases its finding on the assumptions that people allocate no more than 30 per cent of income to housing costs that include rent and utilities and this standard applies to Canada as well. This sparked the question what the number would be for Bowen Island. Not having a lot of time for research, I had
to go by the few two-bedroom places that are currently available for rent offered at an average of $1700. In order to have an income of $5100 per month (to afford the $1700 rent), someone on minimum wage would have to work nearly 500 hours a month, so roughly 125 hours a week. The good news is that Bowen Island is more affordable than California, D.C., New York and Hawaaii. The bad news is that a person on minimum wage cannot afford a two bedroom apartment. For single parents or a family where only one has work earning minimum wage, that means that they have to move to a smaller space or off-island. This issue has been on the horizon of a few community groups that have been working to find solutions. But the process has been slow and, in the meantime, we are losing a part of our demographics and we are losing diversity. It’s time we act. Susanne Martin
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There are just not enough blue collar people left on the island,” says Scott Witty, explaining why he is closing the Bowen Pub. Indeed, our failure to encourage small condos, apartments, and other clustered housing forms has for years undercut our social diversity. A sustainable, resilient community is one with a healthy mix of residents, young and old, rich and poor. The good news is that council is now working to provide digs for service, retail, and trades workers looking to rent, young and low-income families searching for starter homes, and seniors wishing to downsize. Perhaps
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he Bowen Island Garden Club would like to thank the Bowen Island gardening community for its support of our recent plant sale and raffle. The weather blessed a particularly successful event where all the plants donated by the members sold out within the hour. The raffle showcased a truly diverse collection of gifts from a consignment of horse manure to a basket of toiletries (raffled off separately). The club wishes to thank its many donors both on and off the island. It needs to be said that most of them have been supporting us for many years. Thank you Ann Davidson (Bowen), Art’s Garden Centre (Langley), Atlas Pots (North Van), Caulfield Dollar Store (Caulfield),
Letter to council re: Kitsilano Coast Guard Base closure owen Island is an island and everything and everyone comes and goes on the water. The coast guard is our security on the water. The base at Kitsilano has had us in the central scope of their responsibility. This letter addresses the need to keep the base at Kitsilano open. 1. The hovercraft is primarily suited for a potential aircraft disaster on the mud flats adjacent to VCR and is not ideal in any way to access rocky coastal shores for search and rescue. The new hovercraft is only a replacement for the oldest of the two presently in use. The cost of a coast guard equipped hovercraft and accessories is in the millions of dollars and requires the same kind of high-cost servicing as does an airplane, perhaps VCR should fund it. 2. There are kayaks, windsurfers, small water craft of every kind around Bowen Island, Collingwood Channel, False Creek, Strait of Georgia, English Bay etc. Sea bus traffic in Burrard Inlet, oil refinery and electrical generation plant in Indian Arm.
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3. Freighters and oil tankers in Burrard Inlet and English Bay pass by Bowen Island on entry and exit daily. 4. The levels of marine disaster and death from drowning run from kayaks off Anvil lsIand. With two or three lives lost to the potential of large vessels. I am sure any potential victim would prefer a timely rescue carried out by S.A.R. professionals based as closely as possible to the potential site like the Kitsilano base. 5. The Council of B.C. Yacht Clubs, Georgia Strait Alliance, B.C. Trades Association, Lower Mainland Marine Advisory Council, none of which to my knowledge were contacted regarding this Kitsilano base closure. Would it not be preferable to cut costs at the administrative level rather than the SAR professionals on the job? 6. The above reduction in service affect our islanders’ lives and as such should be on our watch. Please respond in a positive way to our federal government, coast guard officials, our M.P. and M.L.A. and even our prime minister.
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Garden Club plant sale and raffle a great success To the Editor:
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the closure of the Bowen Pub presents a blessing in disguise. The building is long past its prime, and the property is up for sale. As a first step towards revitalizing Snug Cove, wouldn’t it be great if a new owner with vision and resources would replace it with an attractive mixed-use development to anchor the crossroads? It might feature retail or a restaurant at street level, maybe with patios to encourage street-side lingering. Up top we could have apartments stepped back from the street, featuring a high proportion of blue-collar-friendly rental and below-market housing. It never hurts to dream, does it?
Donna Bottay (Bowen), Dykhof Nurseries (North Van), Garden Works (North Van), Home Depot (Terminal Avenue, Vancouver), Irly Bird Building Centre (Bowen), Leong’s Nursery (Burnaby), Linnaea Nurseries (Langley), Many Moons Pottery (Bowen), Maple Leaf Gardens (West Van), Marolyn and Gordon Anderson (Bowen), Northwest Landscape and Stone (Burnaby), Phoenix on Bowen, Phoenix Perennials (Richmond), Shauna Jennings (Bowen), The Natural Gardener (Vancouver), The Pharmacy (Caulfeild), The Sign Studio (Bowen), Van Noort Bulbs (Abbotsford and Langley) and West Coast Gardens (Surrey). B.I. Garden Club
Bowen lost greatly respected member and community icon Dear Editor: Re: Peter Schmidt ith the recent passing of our beloved former citizen of the year, Peter Schmidt, we have not only lost a greatly respected member of the community, we have lost a community icon. There was little Peter would not or did not do to make the island better for all of us. He truly loved this community and the community loved him. Peter was one of those rare individuals who was difficult not to like. Whether it was his gentle voice, warming smile, trademark crewcut, honest and engaging nature or “how can I help you manner”, he was one
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I consider myself extremely blessed in being able to be at Peter’s bedside for a few hours just before he passed. I am doubly blessed by the support and comfort of my children, their spouses and close personal friends during this difficult time. Thank you all. Joan Wood
Community effort saves Crippen Park finish off the interior and hired a crew of locals to Welcome to the 22nd year of Island Neighbourscomplete the task. On June 18, 1983, Crippen Park stories of Island history, people, activities and was dedicated under the big tree in the Bowfest events. field. By mid December, the building had been art of Irene Howard’s readable history, moved back from the road allowance and the New Bowen Island: 1872-1972, describes the Year saw a new roof, exterior paint, interior renocolourful years of the Union Steamship vations and initial landscaping completed. Company. After the resort closed in the late 50’s, So, on August 19, 1984 - “Heritage Day Fair and 180 cabins, the hotel, the dance pavilion, swimParade mark community celebration at Old Store ming pools and all the rest vanished. The only Dedication Ceremony in Crippen Regional Park.” major building left was the 1924 general store, Hundreds gathered for Bowen’s grandest commuwhich had been abandoned in 1975. In the spring nity celebration ever. A wonderful Morning in the of 1998, a series of business situations brought Meadow opened the day. Later, a piper led all from the USS properties into the ownership of Crippen the festival field to the Old Store. The ferry whistle Engineering Ltd. Then, in October 1978, newish blew and the parade began. A marching Beefeater resident David Smith heard of a proposed January was followed by a Legion honour guard and a pipe 1979 demolition of the old Union Steamship band plus 23 antique cars filled with guests, polistore, situated in the heart of Snug Cove. A man ticians and locals. The dedication ceremony was of action, Smith rented Collins Hall and invited replete with speeches, gift giving, a sing-along and the community. An enthusiastic and unanimous many kind words for all. At the end, everyone response resulted. Not only was the old island faced the street and a community photo was store a heritage landmark, it was sugNeighbours taken, ending the perfect day. Since then, the gested that for the first time since 1920, old store has served as theatre, meeting hall, the 650-acre former USS lands had new gallery, studio, post office and now library. It owners and perhaps now was the time celebrates Bowen’s history, speaks well of the to investigate the possibility of a park. community and thanks to hundreds of islandBowen, with 12,500 acres, had only the ers continues to do so. 20-acre water-access Apodaca Park. Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrents of The new owners were sympathetic and June 7, the subject of bullying was addressed the demolition was put on hold. By the by a forum co-hosted by mayor Lisa Barrett month’s end, another session developed and BICS principal Brad Daudlin. Islanders chair people for various necessary compacked the BICS multi-purpose room to hear mittees. As the group needed operating keynote speaker UBC Professor Shelley Hymel capital, raffles and donations began to build a plus an eight-person panel. working treasury. A constitution was drafted and • The tenth annual Community Choir spring submitted to Victoria. In December, the Ministry concert, directed by Ellen McIntosh, also included of Conservation did a walkabout with six local the Ruby Slippers, the Madrigals and the Artisan builders and deemed the building restorable. In Squires. January, permission was received to open an office • With Salt Spring Island about to vote on the upstairs and regular Sunday walks to various areas question of municipal status, Bowen Islanders of the proposed park commenced. In February, were asked to visit and supply background. • Bruce the Bowen Island Park and Store Use Society staRussell’s letter summarized developments in the tus was confirmed and islanders became familiar on-going progress to a Bowen golf course, adding with the acronym BIPASUS. By the end of March, “ While we weren’t through in 2002, we’ll see you the Society was able to submit the proposal to the on the tee in 2003.” • Ross Coulter reported the Provincial Heritage Advisory Board. In time, word success of the third annual Bowen Kayak race. was received that they would commit $42,000 to Birthdays June 3 through June 16: On June the project once the ownership of the land was 3, the two celebrants are Nathan Ferguson and determined. Having secured the future of the old Oscar Hoekstra while Lochlan Wansbrough has store, focus turned to land acquisition and fund the sole June 4 birthday. June 6 is the birthday of raising. Cameron Swan and Tanya Voormeij-de Zwart. Ellen Dorman’s team established a secondOn June 7, Taryn Haggerstone and Shannon hand shop and soon, the old store was crammed Parry have birthdays. June 8 birthdays belong to with usable items. The “Fleam’s” weekend hours Matthew Jacquet, Linda McKnight, Zoe Schubert attracted both visitors and locals who loved to and Joy Davies. Inga Behm has the only June 9 check out the goods. In its lifetime, it generated birthday. Liz Gourlay and Margaret Karibjanian over $32,000 in revenue. Meanwhile, seemingly are the June 11 honorees. June 12 is the natal endless negotiations were going on in Victoria but day of Kelsey Watson, Nicholas Chase and Rose finally, by the spring of 1983, a telegram arrived Willis. Come June 13, the birthdays belong to from BIPASUS activist Don Toffaletto to David David Parkin and Kai Watkins. Come June 14, Smith, which said: “We have a park!” Islander Bill birthday wishes should go to Brian Biddlecombe, Gibson’s help had closed the deal. GVRD would Christoph Strubin and Susan Hillman. June 15 purchase the land to establish a park, naming is the birthday of Jean Twigger, James Darling, it after previous owner Glen Crippen, who had Daphne Shaw and Laurie MacDonald. Lastly, the provided an affordable deal. With the land issue June 16 birthday belongs to Lana McIntosh. settled, BIPASUS and GVRD collaboration began • The Last Word: Enjoy Crippen Park - a comthe store restoration. The Society donated $10,000 munity success story! to the cause, secured an $110,000 works grant to
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s president of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) for the past three years, I am privileged to work with an extraordinary team of dedicated volunteers and two amazing staff members. I am very proud of the many ways in which BIAC touches the lives of Bowen Islanders and very grateful for the support of the municipality for its ongoing funding of the arts on Bowen. Many islanders are aware that the municipal council is currently engaged in allocating community grants. BIAC has applied for one of those grants— an amount of $58,000 that represents a core grant of less than 30 per cent of our total annual budget. The remaining 70 per cent of our budget comes from other revenue sources and from our considerable entrepreneurial activities that include collecting commissions on sales by local artists, selling memberships, holding fundraising events, and collecting concert proceeds and programming fees. I would like to take this opportunity to remind the community of the broad spectrum of activities that BIAC undertakes that are made possible by the efforts of staff and countless volunteers. We have a mandate to implement the Cultural Master Plan, a bylaw of the municipality. To fulfill this mandate, we stage approximately 12 exhibitions a year largely featuring local artists at the Gallery at Artisan Square; operate a gallery at the municipal hall; coordinate the Classical Music Concert Series; host the “Write on Bowen” festival and several other literacy and literary events; develop and coordinate arts program-
ming that includes classes, talks, and workshops; sponsor concerts, theatre and other performances; produce a weekly update of arts and cultural events; rent out the gallery as an affordable venue to other organizations; spearhead a banner project in Snug Cove; and develop the Bowen Island Art Walk and Studio Tours. Our most recent venture is operating the Bowen Island Visitor Centre with support from the municipality. The work of at least two dozen artists (and more are welcomed daily) is currently for sale at the visitor centre. This past weekend, over 300 people visited the centre and saw right away evidence of our vibrant arts community. The centre also displays marketing materials for island businesses and will include displays by the Bowen Island Museum and Archives and the Islands Trust. Additionally, we develop partnerships and network with numerous organizations including the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, Community Recreation, Bowen Public Library, Community School, Bowen Island Museum and Archices, and many others. All these activities do not happen in a vacuum. We consider the arts an essential service that contributes significant social and economic benefits to this community. Historically, the municipality has recognized our role in the form of a core grant that establishes a minimum funding support. I am confident that this funding will continue. I also welcome comments and feedback from anyone in the community. Our goal is to make arts activities accessible to everyone. Carol Cram BIAC president
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Members requested for the Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Bowen Island Municipal Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee. The Committee will provide advice to Council and/or staff on planning for parks, trails, greenways and outdoor recreation opportunities. Please visit the BIM website at: http://www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/PTGAC-TOR.pdf to view the Terms of Reference. Applicants should be a Bowen Island resident or property owner and have expertise relative to the mandate of the committee including but not limited to environmental science and planning, biology, conservation, parks and trail planning, and outdoor recreation. Those interested in sitting on the Bowen Island Municipal Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee are asked to print and fill out a Committee Application form (including details of specific expertise) located on the BIM website at: http://www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/CommitteeApplicForm. pdf and respond in writing via email, fax or regular mail by Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to: Lisa Wrinch, Interim Deputy Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 FAX: 604-947-0193 EMAIL: lwrinch@bimbc.ca WEBSITE: www.bimbc.ca F O R I N F O R M AT I O N C A L L 6 0 4 - 9 4 7 - 4 2 5 5
Gino and Victoria Rutigliano have been in business on Bowen for almost 10 years. The Bowen Island Roasting Company opened its new doors last June but they have been roasting free trade organic coffee beans on the island for the last seven years. Towering outside the cafe on Dorman Road is the afterburner, fondly known as ‘the rocketship.’ Doing its part to keep Bowen’s air as clean as possible with a 99 per cent ‘thermal mode destruction efficiency’, the afterburner uses high temperatures to break down the odour and smoke produced during the roasting process. Gino imports 100 per cent fully certified organic, ethically traded green coffee beans from Columbia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil and Indonesia, roasting on the premises only enough to sell fresh each week. As soon as the coffee is cool enough after roasting, the beans are bagged and sealed. A special valve in the bag allows for the natural de-gassing that occurs in the first 48 to 72 hours. Costco recently held a membership drive outside the Bowen Island Roasting Company cafe. They were so impressed with the product, they invited Gino to join them in their tent at BC Place on Saturday, June 2, for Eat! Vancouver where our island’s signature coffee will be sampled by coffee lovers on the mainland. Janis Treleaven photos
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Bill Hoopes, Patricia Adams, Georgina Farah and Tiffanee Scorer are four Bowen Island artists who have been invited to contribute to the Ferry Building Gallery’s 100Years/100Artists exhibit that will open on Tuesday, June 5. Susanne Martin photo
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he Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver has planned a special show titled 100Years/100Artists. Among the 100 artists working in a variety of genres and media who were invited to contribute are four Bowen Islanders: Patricia Adams, Georgina Farah, Bill Hoopes and Tiffanee Scorer. Adams is a watercolourist who focusses on the effect of light and transparency. Farah paints ethereal landscapes that evoke the contemplative. Hoopes is a respected artist and instructor who uses a classical approach to image-making. Scorer is a painter who is able to depict surface, texture and empathy in her subject matter, be it still life or landscape. The art exhibit opens Tuesday, June 5, at West Vancouver’s Ferry Building Gallery. All artists were invited to submit 12 inch square canvases. Ruth Payne, visual arts coordinator of the Ferry Building Gallery, devised this invitational show to celebrate West Vancouver’s Centennial as well as the birthday
of the ferry building that served as the terminal for the ferries that travelled from Vancouver to the North Shore until 1939, when the Lions Gate Bridge was built. According to Payne, “West Vancouver has grown its art scene since the early sixties, and in June we celebrate those who contributed to making the community a significant arts destination. Internationally renowned artists whose careers began at the Ferry Building Gallery, will have paintings for sale alongside artists who have exhibited in the gallery over the years.” The show runs from June 5 to 17 and the opening reception is slated for Tuesday, June 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A “meet the artists” session will be held on Saturday, June 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays when the gallery is closed. The Ferry Building Gallery is part of the District of West Vancouver and serves as an exhibit venue for artists of the North Shore, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor as well as the Sunshine Coast.
hore in the Eddy, a poem by Heather Haley, was chosen to appear in two different anthologies. It was written in 2008 and dedicated to Vancouver’s missing women. Haley knew it was a powerful piece and had long planned to adapt it for video. But after applying for a few grants that didn’t pan out, the Bowen Island poet “stopped waiting for the perfect circumstances” and went ahead to produce the video poem “without a budget,” in her own backyard. “I bought a dress for $50,” she said and adds that she enlisted the help of friends and family, including her son Lucas. “We did the shooting together and then we sat down to edit it.” Whore in the Eddy was used as track on Princess Nut, one of Haley’s CDs. Poetry is Haley’s passion yet she is hesitant to say she’s a poet when she is asked about her profession. “I tell them I’m an author,” she says. “That sounds somehow more legit.” Haley says that she is “a stickler for working on the page” and wants her poems to have true literary merit. Then she adapts them for the stage and the screen. Haley has been published in a number of anthologies and has two collections of her poetry. She’s also written a novel titled The Town’s Slut’s Daughter. In addition to writing poetry, Haley has a blog called One Life where she hones her discipline of writing to a deadline. “I use it and my website as promotion tools,” she says, adding that promotion can take up a lot of time. And Haley is very good at that. This year, she won the Pandora Literary Award for best promoter and organizer for “being an innovative programmer with a history of a staunch commitment to the arts community and cultural awareness.” Haley’s main passion is being a poet but she’s also a seasoned promoter and organizer. She curates the Visible Verse Festival and, in 1994, she started the Edgewise ElectoLit Centre. “When I started the electronic magazine Edgewise Café, it was one of the first electronic literary magazines in Canada,” Haley says, adding that she strives to not only promote her own writing bit also provide a forum for other artists. “I’ve been doing this for a long time,” she laughs. “I also organized the Vancouver Videopoem Festival.” Writing can be a solitary pursuit, according to Haley, and since she is a gregarious person, she finds making contact with other artists
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Heather Haley has been recognized with the Pandora Literary Award for best promoter and organizer but her main passion is writing poetry. Susanne Martin photo and exploring avenues for collaborations very gratifying. “I meet people who inspire me and they inform my work as an artist. It’s all about balance. I want to get my writing done,” says Haley who strives to produce a poem per week. “But I also get lonely and need to be part of a community.” In response to the question whether she makes a living as a poet, she laughs and shakes her head. “Making a living? No. When I was the executive director at Edgewise, I almost earned a living. Being a cultural worker doesn’t pay well but it’s nice to get an award once in a while.” Haley will pick up her prize at the Summer Dreams Literary Festival this August and concedes that the award, and the publicity surrounding it, can lead to new opportunities and help her find gigs. But it’s not going to be enough to be her main source of income. “All poets need day gigs,” she laughs and adds jokingly, “I always say that [writing poetry] is a dirty job but someone has to do it.” “I work a lot with video poems and create a fusion of poetry and music,” Haley says. “If I was relying on print, it would be very frustrating as it’s becoming more difficult to be published in print.” Haley has produced video poems since 1999 and often takes them “on the road.” She is thrilled that she has gotten interest from as far away as Argentina and Berlin. She is pleased to have come into contact with the “stellar Canadian poets” who have been featured in Edgewise Café. “I’m proud of the things we have done,” she says. “At Edgewise, we were trailblazers and used technologies in new ways.”
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The Bowen Island Yacht Club’s commodore Jonathan Bell gets ready for the Round Bowen Race on June 9. Debra Stringfellow photo
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n June 9, our shores will be inundated with over 100 sailboats eagerly awaiting the 24th annual Round Bowen Race to commence at 10 a.m. sharp! This popular and family friendly race is the largest single start race (most boats on the start line at the same time) in the Pacific Northwest. Approximately 25 nautical miles will, on average, take these racers five hours to complete. The boats that participate range from the “Il Moro”, an American Cup class boat all the way to an old wooden ketch which is typically a long distance cruiser. “For many boats, this is the only race they do because its fun and families are welcomed on board,” states Jonathan Bell, commodore of the Bowen Island Yacht Club (BIYC).
The BIYC is listed as a non-profit so most of the money raised from this race will go towards the youth sailboat training programs run by the yacht club every summer in Tunstall Bay. “We have a superb sailing group,” says Bell and this year, the club has started its own Optimist sailboat training program for kids six to 10 years of age. This program is designed to teach young sailors basic sailing techniques through games and interactive lessons on land and water using Optimist sailboats – small sailing dinghies intended specifically for children to learn on. After the race, at 6 p.m., there will be a postrace barbeque with live music at Doc Morgan’s patio. The Rolling Stallones will be playing and everyone is welcome to help celebrate the winning teams. For more information about the Bowen Island Yacht Club, see www.biyc.bc.ca.
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• Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955 for info. • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food. • Rotary Club: Speaker Bill Carr about the Recycling Depot- How it helps groups on the island to raise funds etc. plus some interesting stories, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Rob Wall’s Gallery, Artisan Square. Guests welcome. ONGOING • 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.
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A rare, intimate solo show with C.R. Avery will be held at Julie Vik’s place at 1567 Tunstall Boulevard on Sunday, June 3. It will include a potluck barbeque starting at 6 p.m. with a show at 7 p.m. tickets are $10 at the door. Contact: julie@julievik. com. Bring your friends for an amazing, one of a kind performance of C.R. Avery who is a unique, raw and dynamic performer. His genius lies in many genres - blues, hip-hop, spoken word and rock & roll. Submitted photo
Runners on the road on June 3 There will be more than wandering deer and bossy Canada geese on the roads this Sunday morning at 9. Drivers please use extra caution as Aaron’s Run participants run, jog and walk their way from Bluewater, through Evergreen Trails, Bowen Bay Road, along Adams Road, Grafton Road, and over Cates Hill to finish at the Bowfest Field via Dorman Road. Wave to our mighty marshals and cheer on the runners as they complete the Third Annual Aaron’s Run. If you live on the route, come out and encourage the participants, as there is nothing like a good cheer to give the legs, lungs and heart a boost. Still need to register? $15 early registration ends Friday, June 1, at 4 p.m, the $25 registration fee applies after Friday afternoon. For more information, contact Mary Letson: positivelyfit@telus. net, 604 947-9601. Lorraine Ashdown photo
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dening challenges. Elsewhere is a large, new family home replacing a crumbling old cottage set on a historic site. A forested lane leads to its entrancing waterfront location. Extensive multi-level gardens, some deerfenced, some deer-proof, surround an airy stylish home with an unusual outdoor kitchen. An additional attraction is the well-placed pond whose bench provides a restful place to watch resident waterfowl. A new PPP feature offers guests the opportunity to spread their visits over two days – seeing part of the tour on Saturday and the other part on Sunday. Some guests may wish to stay for the weekend at one of Bowen’s more than thirty bed and breakfast facilities, some on the water, some tucked in the woods, and many with fabulous views. In addition, the island has a diverse selection of dining options If there’s a golfer in the family, showing the PPP ticket will earn five dollars off a nine hole round of golf at Bowen’s gorgeous course with its popular Cup Cutter café. Stay tuned, lots more info to come (by the way, it’s never too early to put your name on the volunteer list– shuttle car drivers, directional sign squad, ticket takers and keen gardeners – all are welcome. Phone Alison Morse at 947-9875 or e-mail her at amm5@ sha.ca.
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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Experienced Boom man • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hooktender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250286-9502. Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com WANT TO SEE Scenic BC! Needed Immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: (250) 567-2550
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wanted by Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Langley to do shipping / receiving, packaging and yard maintenance. Must be physically fit and capable of some heavy lifting and forklift work.
$17/hr. to start immediately + Benefits & Profit Bonus. Email resume to custservpacific@fuchs.com or fax to 604-888-1145
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for QAQC Manager in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualified inspection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, inspection records and welding inspections. - Document nonbcclassified.com conformances - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or construction-related discipline from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the civil discipline Knowledge of construction practices (i.e., formwork, rebar, concrete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to patton@bakerconcrete.com
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SKYNET Computers Ltd DBA Fido in Surrey hiring F/T pmt Retail Store Supervisor ($16/hr, 40hr/week) + Medical Benefits. Min high school educ & 1 yr exp required. Apply at: careers@skynetonline.ca
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INSTALLERS & HELPERS for SHOWER DOOR & CLOSET ORGANIZER INSTALLATION Surrey’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Installers & Helpers. Exciting packages will be offered to those with previous exp. WILLING TO TRAIN. Punjabi speaking is an asset.
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Project Engineer in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The Project Engineer will possess competency in the followign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Package) and Information Management - Assists with Project Administration and Cash Flow Ensures a safe work environement - Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Send Resume to: patton@bakerconcrete.com
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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
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COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832
English bulldogs: 1 rare black tri, $3500, ckc reg.; 1 rare blck/whte tri, $2500, females. (604)791-1215 shamrocksuniquebulldogs.com
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FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.
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.
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 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
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Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $150. (604)795-0118 No Sun calls
LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217
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
NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls
PITTBULL PUPPIES. 8 weeks old. 4M & 2 F. Bluenose. Vet checked. $350. each. 604-825-6793
SHIH TZU Bichon puppies, born April 12. Vet ✓ first shots. $500 ea. 604-625-6227 or 604-363-7060.
TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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GARDENING
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry
Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626 mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com
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PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experience on a commercial construction site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:
604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com
604.587.5865
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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PropertyStarsJobs.Com An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 - Proven Results! Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1800-854-5176.
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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Australian Shepherds, P/B, 7 wks, shots, worming, reg parents, $500. Call (604)791-1215
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Auction Estate Antique Collectable . June 3 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259. View photos at doddsauction.com
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MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
GARAGE SALES
Improvements,
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CLEANER AVAILABLE Experienced cleaner available for housecleaning, commercial cleaning or post construction cleans. - 20 Years cleaning experience - References available Contact Tracey at 604-719-7687 or email: nrules75@gmail.com
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PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Formwork Carpenters and apprentices for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of commercial construction forming systems/ processes and training in Fall Pro, Scissor Lift an asset. Send resume via fax:
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
BORDER COLLIE PUP, male, 13 wks. Registered. Strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked. 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abbts CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.
ELMIRA STOVE WORKS: CAST IRON TOP/CONVECTION OVEN STOVE/ WHITE no back feet very good condition Price: $3000 (price new $6000). WESTINGHOUSE STACKED WASHER/DRYER High Capacity-Heavy duty-White excellent condition Price $500. SHOJJI ROOM PARTS:- 4 SHOJJI DOORS: 26.4x83” price $1300 (price new custom made around $3000) floor track - 2 SHOJJI DOOR TOPS Price $350 (price new custom made around $750) - 2 SHOJJI WINDOWS : 31.8x37.8” price $300 (price new custom made around Can $ 700) - 6 TATAMIS: 71 x 35.8”price $180 (price new around $400) each piece being in perfect condition LIKE NEW-wood frame natural wood call for viewing 778-837-2506 Marie
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he Bowen Island Fastpitch League is a quarter of the way through season 27 and the changing of the guard that began last season with the Digger’s historic triumph continues. There are also young players coming into the league and league president Glen McGregor says that “in a lot of cases the youngsters are teaching the old boys a thing or two about the game.” The Diggers are on top with a 4-1 record, tied with the Shakers, a team that finished 7-13 last year and in 2009 went 0-23. To further show the league is flip-flopping, the Twins, who under that name, the Young Guns or Steamers, have won as many or more championships as the rest of the league combined, are in sixth and last place at 1-4. There have been, though, many close games and the season is shaping up to be a competitive one. “It’s looking to be a sharp season, a great season. There’s lots of hitting and exciting games,” Celtic utility player Mike Lightbody said. “But we need more fans in the stands.” Leading the league in batting is Dan Moats of the Twins, and while Moats hitting well is not a surprise - he hit .514 in the 2008 campaign – the .778 clip he’s hitting at is unexpected, though at press time had but 13 plate appearances. Overall, as Lightbody suggests, the pitchers are losing the battle with hitters. Thus far, ERA’s are up and so are batting averages. Illustrating that is the fact that there are 16 batters hitting .500 or more. When it comes to power, Digger Aaron Johnstone and Shaker Mike Vertlieb lead with five home runs while Toby Puga has already amassed 13 RBI. There are exceptions to high ERA’s. Phil ‘Philbert’ Wood, a cagey, aging veteran who can work the plate like a big guy at the dinner table, is firing on all cylinders again this year, his ERA a sparkling 1.91; in 11 innings Philbert has yet to walk a batter. Meanwhile, Eddie Weismiller of the Cruisers, who retired again this season, is back throwing well and sits third overall MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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Adam Woodward fired a pitch at catcher Tom Woodward as a Firemen batter readied to swing in the 2011 championship game. Marcus Hondro file photo with a 3.94 ERA. His son Jamie, however, has an ERA that reads like the Richter read-out from a major earthquake, though Jamie has managed a win for the 2-3 Cruisers. Mike ‘the Cannon’ Carachelo, an unrestricted free agent in the off-season who signed with the lowly Celtics in an effort to turn that team around, has not been able to find his groove. Carachelo is 0-2 and has given up 10 home runs. The Celtics are a respectable 2-3 as Brian Thompson and Sean Delaney are throwing well. Look for Carachelo to turn things around before mid-season. There have been additions to the league’s numerous family combos. Jake Carachelo has joined his pa Mike on the Celtics, a team that also includes Scott Miller and son Jackson and the two Roocroft lads, Ben and Dustin. Justin Wood has joined his pa Phil on the Firemen, a team that now also boasts Ewan and
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1990 Dodge Diesel Tow Truck. 5spd, new tires, wheel lift, low km’s, does need finishing work. Pictures available. $3500. 604-996-8734.
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1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
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1991 HARLEY DAVIDSON Tourglide. Rebuilt transmission. $7,000. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233. 2001 VICTORY CRUISER deluxe 46,000 kms. 1500 cc, 80 H/P $6,500. Call 604-534-2503. 2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.
1992 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, Immaculate condition. Loaded, sunroof. Bose gold stereo. 58,000 org. mls. $4000. 604-532-8040.
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1998 CADILLAC D Ellegance, 107 km, 4 dr sedan, fully loaded, Aircrd to 2013. Very clean. Exc. runner. $3700 firm. Call 604-534-0923
2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117
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2001 Volvo S-80, 2.9 Litre, 147M Km. Full Load, sun roof. Good Michilen tires, very clean. $8,750. obo. 604-328-1294.
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2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm
ALDERGROVE 7 bdrm, 4 bath, 9 yrs old, 2 a/g stes on 1st floor, 4 bdrms up, open concept kitchen with island, crown moldings, south backyrd. RV access. $579,900. Offers. (604)856-4721
2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404 2006 JAGUAR X-Type, 3.0, V6, 114K, silver, black lthr, lady driven, exc cond!! $19,800. 604-542-5833.
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Malcolm McEachern. The Milsted cousins, Jesse and Julian continue on the Shakers and brother duo Adam and Tom Woodward are on the Diggers, as are Morgan and Michael Dawson and Dan and Matt Cowper. Eric Hunter-James plays on the Firemen while his big bruising brother, Clayton signed with the Cruisers for the season. Besides the Weismillers, the Cruisers also have Greg ‘Sticks’ Bosworth and son Ben. Most games are played on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and start at 6:30 p.m. (Bowen time). The regular season runs through to August 2 and the year-end tournament, featuring food and a beer garden and fans in the hundreds, is slated for the weekend of August 10. The schedule is up on the league website at bowenbaseball.com.
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1988 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500, 3/4 ton, loaded, a/c, Air Cared, premium cond. 178K. $3500 obo (778)565-4334
1997 VENTURA Mini Van, like new cond in/out, loaded, tinted windows, 4 16” extra new high performance tires on allied wheel avail. $350. AirCared. Picture avail. $1200. 604-9968734. 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2003 CHEVY VENTURE LS, 7 passenger, auto, 5 door, 189K, $3500 obo (604)298-2659 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.
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3 BD spacious house, pellet stove, washer/dryer, N/S. Pet ok. Wrap around deck on large acerage, ideal for families. Close to bus stop. Avail July
1st. Rent $1250.00/month. Call 604.837.1700 for information. Ambitious islander with 3 schemes to win new friends and make extra cash: 1) dog walking; already owns a ‘DOG MAN’ hat given him by neighbours for his excellence in this job; will take ‘em around Killarney Lake. 2) Hauling away junk in a truck or otherwise lift and move things about and 3) take care of writing needs you may have, such as family memoirs, business reports, brochures, promo letters, online content with strong SEO included, etc. etc.. Marcus at 947-2005 A Rare, Intimate Solo Show with C.R. Avery - Sunday June 3rd, 1567 Tunstall Blvd. $10 Door BBQ 6pm, show @ 7 pm. Are you 55 or over? Interested in living in a garden community with reasonable housing charges? Bowen Court Seniors Housing Co-op – 1070 Miller Road - is accepting applications for one-bedroom units. For more information, see our website: www.bishc.org or phone Pauline (0907) Certified Upholsterer since ‘83 Island and West Van ref.’s. Dave (cell) 1-250-295-6161
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FOR RENT: 1 bdrm. Cates Hill, new, separate entry, walk to Cove, n/s, $800/mo. July 1 604-947-2898. For Rent: 1 bedroom suite with own laundry & fireplace. $850/mon. 604-657-1864 For rent - Cove 1 bdrm garden level suite. Heated floors, laundry, sep. entrance, pet negot. N/S. 1 person $800, 2 people $850 including utilities. Call 947-9134. FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT July 1- Sept.15 Exceptional view location Miller’s Landing 3 bedrooms $2,000/month 947-9221 HELPING HANDS Home/Business Cleaning Doctor Visits (local + town) Shopping, Yard Work, Moving 25 years experience incl 8 years with Vancouver Coastal Health on Bowen Val Gooch 604-947-2640 Cell 604-802-4365
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Retaining wall material: concrete covered styrofoam blocks. 2ft x 2ft x15ft. Originally used as marina floats. $10 each / 3units. Call Rondy @ 604 947 0707 xtn 4.
Spring into Paradise! WE’RE OPEN every day except Tues. and Wed. Come down for our special Monday Monster Burgers! Delicious burgers include Fried Onions,Cheddar Cheese,Bacon etc.or try a Smokin’ Smokey. We have the BEST veggie burgs & dogs!
HOUSE FOR SALE Miller’s Lndg. 4 br./3 bath. Sep. ground floor for in-laws or rent. 604-947-2433 Adrienne House to Share: Fully Furnished house to share. Available from now to October. 2 BD, fully furnished. spacious bright. W/D, pellet stove, close to bus stop or parking included. Non smoker, pet ok. Ideal for single person . Rent $750/month.
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