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Positive Tickets

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Nature dive offers hands-on experience of watery wonders

Getting stopped by the police can be a good thing for Bowen youth

With 124 boats entered, the Martin Marine Round Bowen Race is the largest single start sailboat race on the west coast, more photos page 12.

Not giving up on justice for Jodi SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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odi Henrickson is more than a case file and a new YouTube video underlines that fact with a slide show that follows her through 17 years of her life. The video is part of the Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers’ efforts to shed light on the disappearance of the Squamish teen who was last seen on Bowen Island on June 20, 2009. Three years after her disappearance, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to believe that Jodi met with foul play on the island but there have been no arrests in connection with her disappearance. Larry Murray, chairman of the Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers, visited Bowen Island last Thursday to put up new posters that

urge anyone with information to call the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Those who wish to remain anonymous can provide a tip to Crime Stoppers on the web at solvecrime.ca, by phone at 1-800-2228477 or text: BCTIP and a message to CRIMES (274637). “We continue to support the efforts of the IHIT in the disappearance of Jodi Henrickson,” Murray stated. “And one of the key things that Crime Stoppers guarantees is anonymity. We’ve heard from people that they believe that some folks here are sitting on information because they don’t want to get involved.” Murray has been in contact with the IHIT as well as the Bowen Island RCMP. continued PAGE 3

Bowen Island route is an exception SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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arlier this week, BC Ferries released its year-end results for fiscal 2012, reporting a net loss of $16.5 million for the year, compared to net earnings of $3.8 million the previous year. Revenues for the year decreased from $739.3 million to $738.2 million, while operating expenses increased from $672.2 million to $682.7 million. Representatives of coastal ferry users attribute this, in part, to rising fares. Councillor and member of the Bowen Island Municipal Ferry Advisory Committee Alison Morse said, “Ferry cost clearly has an impact. This came across loud and clear in the ferry survey. It impacts people’s travel pat-

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t’s time to get the hiking boots ready as Bowen Island Gives (BIG) gears up for its first fundraising event: a climb to the top of Mount Gardner. The nonprofit group is organizing the June 30 event to support Alzheimer’s research. Nicola Murray is a member of the group who was instrumental in choosing this year’s charity as her father is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. About the group’s goal of raising $10,000, she says, “I’m not worried because we’ve already reached 52 per cent of our goal.� Most people who have registered are locals or friends and Murray is excited about the teams. “Some of the teams have raised over $500,� she said. “We have a family that is signed up and will climb the mountain with two boys who are four and five. They joke that jelly beans make good motivators for the kids.� Murray added that her teenage daughter will also get a team together. The idea to climb Mount Gardner was inspired by an international event of the Alzheimer’s Society that involves getting to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. But the top of the local mountain is not something that only the ultra-fit can reach, according to Murray, who has already guided a group on June 18 together with her BIG members Jen Hall and Natasha LaRoche. “Someone contacted me who had organized a retreat of eight men on

Bowen Island,� Murray recalls. “The group couldn’t go on June 30 but they also wanted to get a chance.� Murray says that not all the men were seasoned hikers but a slow pace made the experience comfortable for everyone. She would also extend this opportunity to others don’t have the chance to join everyone on the group hike. “If people can’t make it on the 30th, they can hike at another time and we’d be happy to guide them,� she said. But June 30 is definitely the big day. BIG members have been busy marking the routes with purple flags. They’ve also arranged buses that will get people from the parking lot at the Bowen Island Community School at 9:15, 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. And they have planned a party with live music by Peter Robinson and Grand National, Tony Dominelli, Brenda Reid, Ron Van Dyke and more. The celebration starts at 7 p.m. at the Legion and is open to everyone. Tickets cost $10 and are available at Phoenix, but hikers receive their tickets free of charge. A bus service from the Legion is also arranged. And even though Murray is happy with the turn-out so far, she says that she still hopes for a surge in sign-ups leading up to the event. “We will be happy to register people on the morning of the event and take their cheques,� she said, adding that the climb starts at 10 a.m. “We really wanted to challenge people to go and climb Mount Gardner.� For more information, please see www.bowenislandgives.com.

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A reason for wanting to get caught in the act Cpl NANCY JOYCE B.I. RCMP

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n Bowen Island, the RCMP will be issuing Positive Tickets to kids doing great things in the community. There are hundreds of free movie coupons waiting to be given to youth as a way of recognizing good behaviour, good deeds and positive actions. This is all in a way that will help form positive relationships between police and young people. Through the fundraising efforts of the Bowen Island Rotary Club (the operation Rednose volunteers) and a partnership with Bowen Village Video, youth ages five to 18 will be given free movies when they’re “caught” doing good things. Youth may be recognized for wearing a bicycle helmet, volunteering, playing without causing a disturbance, helping others and so on. This initiative is based on the idea that police officers can prevent crime by steering kids in the right direction, bonding with them and building relationships of trust. The Positive Ticket program was championed over a decade ago by then Commanding Officer of Richmond

Detachment, Ward Clapham, who reported a drop in negative youth activities in that city. Corporal Joyce is excited that this program is a reality now on Bowen Island, after her predecessor, Corporal Don Southern got the ball rolling with this idea in 2011. “I am really committed to the idea of rewarding youth on Bowen Island for being good, which could be something as simple as showing up for school, or just playing with their friends without causing a disturbance” says Corporal Joyce. “Really, just a normal kid on Bowen Island may get a positive ticket because even kids who are already doing well need that recognition.” The first two Positive Tickets were issued on Friday at the Bowen Island Community School to Ryan Hanen, and Oscar Kerridge-Finch. “Ryan jumped in and helped a friend in need with some first aid skills he had learned a week earlier. Oscar also used his first aid skills a few days later in a separate incident. It seemed obvious to me that Ryan and Oscar should get our first tickets, said Corporal Joyce. “Both boys were so proud when they received them and they should be. They did a great thing for their friends.”

Cpl Nancy Joyce issued the first two Positive Tickets for Oscar Kerridge-Finch and Ryan Hanen. Submitted photo

Crime Stoppers and IHIT urge public to bring information forward

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hen new garbage regulations that require the separation of food scraps kick in on July 3, it is really important to create a system that is simple to execute. You can use: 1. A “working” container holding approximately one litre nearby as you prepare vegetables for cooking. This can be emptied into the kitchen-catcher, or taken to your at home compost bin, and/or; 2. A kitchen-catcher bin, approximately one gallon, into which you will put any food to go for collection. This one just needs to have a tight lid to control odour. Some have a charcoal insert in the lid. 3. A container for road side collection - for food scraps on their own, or big enough to also have yard trimmings. It needs to have a secure lid to prevent rodents, ravens, and dogs. A variation on this theme, is to put the kitchen-catcher inside your normal garbage can, you will be using it on different days anyways, and you do not really need two big cans. Another variation is to put the food scraps into your normal lidded yard trimmings bin (not the paper bag many people use). You cannot use any kind of a plastic bag, even one that is labeled compostable. But you can use: paper bags or bags made of newspaper; approved “Bag to Earth” bags that will control moisture; or just put some paper in the bottom of your container to make it easier to clean. The food scraps can be in your container loose. If you are concerned about odours, wrap your scraps in paper and freeze them until collection day. That way you also prevent animals and birds from smelling a potential feed. For more info, please see http://bimrecycles.ca and scroll down to find Frequently Asked Questions.

“They’ve approved the poster,” he said, adding that Crime Stoppers prepared the YouTube presentation (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CS6M3rxYDgI) together with the Henrickson family. “The family is grateful for anything that can be done,” Murray said. Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the IHIT is appreciative of the efforts of Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers in helping to get the word out and says that all information will be looked at diligently. “We need to remind the public of that tragedy and also let them know that any info can be helpful. Sometimes people don’t come forward because they think their information is too small and insignificant,” Pound says. “But we ask them to bring it forward and have the investigators look at it.” “Whenever [Crime Stoppers] put out a poster and a video, we get good support and tips that change the flow of investigation,” Pound said, adding that after the last poster campaign, an abundance of calls came in but the tips have not turned into evidence. “We are asking that the public come forward with information that can bring whoever is responsible for Jodi’s disappearance to justice,” she said. “That hasn’t happened to date.” It is not unusual to have a breakthrough in an investigation at a later date, according to Pound. “When you’re talking about a missing person’s case where foul play is suspected, the investigation can be quite lengthy,” she said. “For Jodi to be missing for three years is excruciating for the family but from the perspective of an investigator, that is not unusual.”

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Larry Murray and Kathy Ciechanowski came to Bowen Island on June 14 to meet with local RCMP officers and put up new posters asking for information about the disappearance of Jodi Henrickson. Susanne Martin photo Pound said that investigations often take different turns. “Different avenues are bound to open up,” she said. “We are hopeful and we also realize that the public plays an instrumental role in moving the investigation forward.” In addition to Bowen Island, the Crime Stoppers posters are displayed on BC Ferries, in Horseshoe Bay and in Squamish and a reward of $2,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest or charge. “All crimes are important to Crime Stoppers but crimes of this nature are especially important to the work we do in helping to keep communities safe,” Murray said. “We do the legwork but then the community kicks in.” Murray added that he was impressed by the keen interest on Bowen Island to solve this case.

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Belterrans have started work on the continuation of the crossisland trail. They are having fun working together to build beautiful trails for all community members to enjoy. Submitted photo

Patience and determination have moved Belterra forward To the Editor:

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n June 11, council gave the go ahead for Belterra members to begin construction of a 30 home cohousing community on Bowen Island. The rezoning approval marked the end of a very long process involving three consecutive municipal councils, an update of the Official Community Plan, several CAOs, a complete turnover of planning staff and dozens of public information meetings. While wanting to believe that the excellence of the proposal and its perfect fit for the future of Bowen facilitated the final approval, I concede that it took patience, determination and years of hard work (which still continues) to ensure that islanders understand and appreciate the benefits that a cohousing neighbourhood will bring to the larger community. I’m sure I can speak on behalf of the other Belterra members in thanking mayor Adelaar and council for having the courage and vision to approve the rezoning which will allow this wonderful project to proceed. I would also like to express my gratitude to our previous council for their support and especially former mayor Bob

Turner for his advice and encouragement during the earlier days. Planner Andy Beaird strongly supported Belterra, overcoming his initial concern about the increase in density when it became clear that islanders want and need neighbourhoods like this. Andy, along with project manager Ronaye Matthew, worked long and hard with municipal staff and numerous consultants to create the final, successful proposal. Municipal contract planner Michael Rosen, while struggling with a terminal illness, was determined to see Belterra succeed and to be the best it could be for the greater community. Michael passed away only a few weeks before the rezoning was complete and Bowen Islanders shall be forever indebted to him. Finally I would like to thank all islanders whose encouraging words and support over the years validated what we were doing and sustained us when the going got tough. The Belterra members invite other interested persons and families to come share this wonderful dream. We anticipate beginning construction in the fall with move in late next year. Roger McGillivray

From a sick cat to an amazing community event To the Editor:

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hat a “purrr-fect” evening! Gratitude would sum up how we are all feeling after Saturday’s successful “Be’Cawes’ We Care Fundraiser”. It was a night of community spirit as Lorne Warr and the Streels raised the roof and had the packed house on their feet, playing the spoons, and singing along. Our thanks are extended to the numerous businesses and private donators that generously gave of their services and wares for our “cawes”, without you our success would be non-existent. We had over 60 contributors to the auction! Too many to list here, but our website is still live so check it out and support the backbone of our community in our local businesses: cawesbenefit.blogspot.com. These fundraisers do not run themselves and without the CAWES volunteers I could not have been able to do it all: Jlonka, Jen, Carol, Angie, Diana, Bill, Sheila, Nairn, Daphne, Kamile, Heather, Fred, Kasara, Lyn, The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

Sonia, Murray, and all the bakers of those yummy treats! A big thank you to the musicians Lorne, Jennie and Brendan. I would like to extend a special thank you to Iris Carr who was my true partner in the organization of this event! So much heart and soul went into this evening it was bound to be a success. The funds raised will be used in providing food and vet care for our island’s pets and wildlife. From the time we knew we needed help with our sick cat Midnight to the culmination of all the hard work that manifested such abundance, we will be forever grateful to CAWES, their amazing volunteers, and to this generous community that we are all blessed to be a part of. From a very sick cat to the joy of a great experience, it is a gentle reminder that no matter how bad you think things might be, with a little help from our friends we have the power to create good out of the most hopeless situations. With many thanks, Genevieve, Lorne, Andra, Ethan, Liliana and of course Midnight and Moon

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Construction of boat launch potentially impacts sailing programs as well as users of Tunstall Bay beach Dear Editor:

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he Bowen Island Yacht Club (BIYC) spoke to council at the June 11 meeting about the proposed Tunstall Bay boat launch project. While we fully support the initiative, we have serious concerns regarding safety during and post construction. BIYC has been providing a sail training program for Bowen kids for the last 20 plus summers. This year, BIYC will launch a new Optimist training program for kids ages six to 10. We are very excited to add four new Optimist dinghies to our existing fleet. This means that for four weeks this summer, we will have many more kids in the area in addition to community users, Bowen Island Municipality’s recreation day camps, kayakers, and visitors who all together can create quite a crowded beach. Undertaking any construction during this time could add more chaos to an already overcrowded parking area and limited beach access zone. These are the concerns regarding the interface between our programs and the boat launch project:

1 Safety of young sailors both on and off the water, during and after construction of the boat ramp. Many of our kids are new to sailing and thus have limited maneuverability on the water. 2 Project scheduling to build the boat launch without comprehensive planning for adequate upland parking, pedestrian pathways, boat storage and user areas. As a result of the new boat launch, there will undoubtedly be an increase in traffic on the upland side, as well as greater traffic on the water. 3 Recognition of BIYC program needs as a Tunstall Bay stakeholder and historic user of the upland areas, beachfront and bay. At the council meeting, staff agreed to provide a work plan for the various stages of the project and to meet with BIYC and Tunstall Bay Community Association representatives for review. It is our hope that by working together, BIM and BIYC can create an improved beachfront to accommodate BIYC needs and allow better community access. Jonathon Bell, BIYC commodore

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Bowen Island Preschool graduates celebrated with a family picnic at the home of Pat and Donna Buchanan. The children had a marvelous time riding in the minature hay wagon, patting Stella, Angel and Scarlet. Picnic lunches were delicious, the sun was out, everyone enjoyed this generous gift. Thank you, Pat and Donna, from all the preschool staff and families! Submitted photo

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Mannion Bay is no longer one of the most beautiful places To the Editor: Letter to John Weston re: Bill C-38 s to your article in the June 15, 2012 issue of the Undercurrent, I note with interest your reference to the “distance” of your riding from Ottawa and your further suggestion we live in “the most beautiful place on earth”. Hopefully the Transport Canada representative who toured Mannion Bay, and perhaps some DFO representatives, will take that into consideration when completing their report about derelict boats. Mannion Bay is far from one of the most beautiful bays in the most beautiful part of the world because of

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he Bowen Island Yacht Club held its 24th annual Martin Marine Round Bowen Race on June 9, with 124 boats entered. This race is the largest single start sailboat race on the west coast and this year’s start was as exciting as always. Line honours and first overall went to Mischief, skippered by Ian and Susanne Morris and the first BIYC boat to finish was Topless. Complete results and pictures are posted on www.biyc.bc.ca. Hosting such a large and important race begins with great leadership. Jason Zahara as race director and Pernille Nielsen as fleet captain took the helm once again, along with support from the other committee members Jonathan Bell, Maria Steernburg and Steve Forster. Thank you to both our race officer Guy Walters and our official scorer John Culter. Thanks also to Greg Crowe and Joanne Forbes who continue to generously allow us to use their home in Millers Landing as the observing point for the start and finish line, their hospitality is much appreciated. Special thanks to Rondy and Dorothy Dike for all their assistance and support. Mark Ellis and

Susie McArthur very kindly volunteered their lovely boat, Serenity, as the committee boat. Thanks also to the False Creek Yacht Club who kindly made their moorage spaces available for our participants and to Chelsea and Erin at the USSC Marina for all their work to create organization from chaos on the docks. Every sailing event is an excuse for a party and this year was no exception. Thanks to Mike Brannon and his crew who put on a delicious BBQ, to Hayley and Linda who kept the refreshments flowing, the amazing Rolling Stallones who had everyone up dancing all night and all our hard working volunteers. BIYC would like to thank our main sponsor Martin Marine, who every year generously supports our race, along with sponsors Navis Marine Insurance, Bowen Island Brewing Co., Union Steamship Co. Marina; First Credit Union, Thunderbird Marina, Mercedes-Benz, North Sails and Pyrat Rums. This event would not be possible without their generous support. Next year’s race will be our 25th anniversary and is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, so mark your calendar. We hope to see you there. BIYC

et’s get right at it: when we drive by one another and wave on Bowen, it often creates confusion. I can’t always tell who it is and I don’t think I’m the only one. We are a community of ardent wavers, our intentions are laudable, but when we wave back, we’re often muttering: “who the heck is that?” There’s sun hitting windows and tinted windows preventing you from seeing who honked or the distance is so great you barely see the actual wave. And identifying the waver by car doesn’t work, not with all the ubiquitous gray sedans and dark blue SUVs and besides, keeping track of who drives what is harder than keeping track of ferry-marshalling options. Naturally, you have to know who’s waving to give the appropriate return wave. I mean if Mary Ann Zakreski or Carmen Lane or Pat Jose go by, I’m down for a good wave but I’m not gonna go nuts about it, they’re friends and neighbours, I see them virtually daily. That wave has to be restrained. But let’s say Noina McKay or Katherine Gish drive by, I don’t see either too often so I’m gonna give them different waves than Mary Ann, Carmen or Pat. In fact, Katherine lives on the other side of the island and I can go months without seeing her. Katherine is a case where restraint would be very nearly abandoned. For me, if another guy drives by, say John McKay or Greg Sims, Paul Stewart, Ron Woodall or Neill the Squire, even if I haven’t seen them awhile, I’m gonna tone that wave down. Guys don’t wave big-time at one another, we enjoy giving a woman an exuberant wave but it’s unseemly to do the same with another guy. So you gotta know the sex of the waver. Now, let’s say your daughter or son didn’t play the position you feel they should have played and the day after the big game, the coach drives by and waves. You have to know who that

is because you’ll need to react accordingly. A brief nod, a terse smile, no joy at seeing Justin Bieber here, this one’s all about sending the right message. Worse, what if a fanatical supporter of the national park, or, if you’re orientated the other way, someone who loathes the feds coming in parent-like and telling us what to do with our land, drives by? You wanna mistakenly give them the uber-friendly wave you reserve for the islander you secretly admire (in a nevergonna-go-there-I’m-happily-married kind of a way, of course)? Never. Off-island, this is not a problem. If you live in Surrey, the chance of seeing your kid’s soccer coach drive by a day or two after the game is as likely as B.C. Ferries consulting their ridership. Truth is, human beings who do not live on Bowen almost never see anyone they know. Before signing off, I must confess that if I’m unable to identify the waver I will fake it. I’m not proud of it but I don’t want them feeling bad and it’s just easier that way. I’ll use a wave that doesn’t say hello too loudly or quietly. It’s the ‘don’t-know-who-you-arebut-I’m-pretending-I-do’ wave, and I suspect we’ve all gotten good at finding just the right tone for it. Look, I ain’t advocating we cease waving altogether and just ignore one another. That’d be too much like Toronto. But how about this: let’s all carry bullhorns and stick ‘em out the window as we wave, shouting ‘Hi, it’s me, Deanna” or “Hello there, Gil here” or “Hey jerk, why didn’t you let my kid play up front?” Now, I’m just an ideas guy, I don’t actually do anything, so I need someone to carry the ball, or bullhorn, on this one. To petition Jack et al for a grant to buy each of us a (naturally organic and recyclable) bullhorns. So I’ll leave it in your hands and thanks for reading this and we’ll see you around. That’s if I can tell it’s you, of course.

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oastal Patterns Gallery is proud to host a solo exhibition by Bowen Island artist Kim Kasasian. im’s wonderfully luminous paintings present organic shapes that invite us to plunge head first into a dizzying world of colour and form. As Kim explains, “I often use processes that invite chance, allowing ideas to emerge from the behaviour of wet paint to create new avenues to explore and elaborate on. Chance becomes intention – as through nudging and editing what appears, I produce the paintings I want to make. “ Kim maintains an ambiguity of size in her paintings so that viewers

are encouraged to skitter between the micro and the macro. Through a robust use of paint on canvas, Kim explores new ways to work with light, weight and space. She aims to give a sense of space as a substance in itself and not just a gap and to present the illusion swimming through the space. Kim has exhibited in Britain, Cyprus, Malta and Canada. In addition, she is a long time member of the visual arts committee for the Bowen Island Arts Council and was the acting curator of the Gallery at Artisan Square in 2011. Plunge and Skitter runs from June 21 to July 16 with an opening reception on Sunday, June 24 from 1 to 3 pm. The exhibition will also be open on Friday, June 22, from 7 to 9 pm as part of the solstice celebration at Artisan Square.

CALLING ALL VENDORS/Crafters/nonprofit organizations Are you a vendor, crafter or non-profit organization interested in being a part of Bowfest this year? If so, we would like to hear from you and ask you visit the Bowfest website www.bowfest.org and download the vendor application form. Once you have completed the application, please send it back by Monday July 23, 2012 (at the very latest) to either Ellen White - ellencdawson@gmail.com if you are a crafter or nonprofit organization or Julie Cree - info@tuscanypizza.com if you are a food vendor. We would love to accommodate all requests so we ask you complete the application form early and get it in to us as soon as you can. If you need additional information please visit www.bowfest.org.

Doesn’t she look fabulous? Bowen Island author Amrita Sondhi has just published The Tastes of Ayurveda: More Healthful, Healing Recipes for the Modern Ayurvedic (Arsenal Pulp Press) and says that her healthful and tasty recipes play a big part in sustaining her energetic lifestyle. Sondhi also founded and runs Movement Global, a clothing line specializing in sustainable fibres, works as a yoga instructor and is an accomplished artist. A book launch will be held on June 30 at 7 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Susanne Martin photo

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had Ruloff decided, for his Masterworks Project, to build an acoustic guitar. During his Grade 9 year at Island Pacific School (IPS), Chad researched, planned and executed the task at hand with the support of his advisory committee. For his advisors Chad chose musicians David Graff and Teun Schut and IPS teacher Adrian van Lidth de Jeude who met five times during the year. In order to complete the Masterworks Program, students have to prepare a 12 to 30 page paper as well as a 10 to 20 minute presentation in front of their advisory panel, teachers, peers, attending family and interested members of the public. How did Chad get from raw pieces of mahogany, sitka spruce and rosewood in his workshop to cradling a guitar which looked, from 10 feet away, just like any other fine guitar you’d see at a music shop? By touring music stores, reading, researching, drafting his design ideas and even watching YouTube videos for tips. He scaled up his favourite design and kept a detailed journal of his endeavour. Chad wasn’t quite sure how many hours were spent in total but said it was at least an hour every day plus

several full days during the school year. Patience was key. Wielding an array of tools from chisels to micrometers (used for precise measurement of small distances) and at one point just a simple pocket knife, a guitar began to take form. He even soaked and painstakingly formed the mahogany to follow the contoured sides of the instrument by hand over a hot metal pipe. He explained each step in detail, divulging why each component was composed the way it is. He even bent the frets by hand. He cut, carved, sanded and stained until his project was ready for the strings. His vision had become a guitar. “Playing it was amazing,” Chad said. Chad spoke with conviction and honesty. What was his biggest lesson? “Patience was a big part. After rushing [on certain things], I learned I should have spent more time.” And making guitars is something that is of great interest to Chad for the future. “I’d be interested in experimenting with other materials,” he said. The range of topics chosen by the graduating class covered a broad spectrum of personal interests. From the emotional brain, the fate in the stars, the possibility of perpetual motion, teaching the Moonwalk and exploring how soccer can change lives, each of these earned the students their final grade at IPS.

For his Grade 9 Masterworks Project at IPS, Chad Ruloff set out to build a guitar. Janis Treleaven photos

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continued PAGE 1 numbers on almost all routes, route eight shows slight increases in vehicle as well as foot passenger traffic. Morse thinks that this may partly be due to the commuters. “We’ve got a high number of riders who don’t have a choice, they have to take the ferry to go to work,” she said, adding that she learned that an average of about 80 per cent of cars on the ferry make use of the experience card. BC Ferries is currently forecasting a small loss for 2013, largely driven by lower traffic levels but the company expects to return to profitability in fiscal 2014. “I think their premise is that there will not be

any further detoriation in numbers,” Morse said. “The jury is still out whether the traffic on all routes will stabilize or not.” Morse added that the Bowen Island run has one of the highest capacity utilizations of the minor routes. “It will be interesting to see what’s going to happen over the next few months. BC Ferries is talking to the province right now and we won’t know until September what the price cap will be,” she said, adding that the changes in the Coastal Ferry Act that determined that the price cap could be for the whole system and not differentiate between major and minor routes was a step in the right direction.

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On the calendar FRIDAY, JUNE 22 • Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in. • Legion dinner: 6:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome. SAT., JUNE 23 • Strawberry Tea: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Little Red Church, silent auction and goodies. • AA Open Meeting: 9 a.m., Collins Hall. • Tir-na-nOg Festival of Plays: 7:30 p.m. Tirna-nOg Theatre. • At the World’s Edge-Curt Lang’s Vancouver: An illustrated talk by Claudia Cornwall, 8 p.m. Gallery at Artisan Square. SUNDAY, JUNE 24 • Nature Dive: 1 to 3 p.m. Beach at Mt. Gardner dock. Family event, for info, call 9472940, limited parking. • Strawberry Tea: Little Red Church, noon to 4 p.m. silent auction and goodies. • B.I. Museum and Archives AGM: 2 to 4

p.m. at the B.I. Museum and Archives. • Tir-na-nOg Festival of Plays: 7:30 p.m. Tirna-nOg Theatre. • The Power of Lieben: Myths, Truths and Loves: 7 p.m. Gallery at Artisan Square, talk by Andrea Verwey. • Plunge and Skitter - a show by Kim Kasasian: Opening reception 1 to 3 p.m. at Coastal Patterns Gallery. MONDAY, JUNE 25 • NA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel. TUESDAY, JUNE 26 • AA Meeting: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 604-434-3933. WED., JUNE 27 • Post Partum Support Group: Meets two evenings/mo. (604) 947-2717. • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call 2880. THURS., June 21

• Duplicate-style bridge: 7 p.m. sharp. Bowen Court lounge. Call Irene at 2955 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food. • Rotary Club: New president installation celebration BBQ. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sheila’s house264 Smuggler’s Cove Rd. UPCOMING • Bowen summer market is back! Starting June 30 and running Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the Labour Day weekend. For information or vending, call 604-947-0640 or email bowen.market@ gmail.com 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. • B. I. Community Museum & Archives: Seven days/week. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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e live surrounded by ocean but rarely see the creatures under our waters, let alone have the chance to touch them. This Sunday, you will have that chance, because the Bowen Island Nature Club is bringing sea creatures ashore. Adam Taylor and other volunteers will dive in Galbraith Bay to bring fascinating underwater creatures to the beach beside Mount Gardner dock. Kids and adults alike will get a unique opportunity to experience the watery wilderness off our shores. We will likely see bizarre-looking nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, bewitching crab species, brittle stars, leather stars and sun stars, urchins, perhaps a sea horse and who knows what else. Each year at this event, we see kids

captivated by this hands-on experience. When we help our children to see the wonder of the natural world, we help them to become caring global citizens. The Nature Club is very grateful to Adam and the other volunteer divers for sharing their knowledge in such a memorable way. Everyone is welcome to join us from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 24. Parking is limited near the Mount Gardner dock, so please carpool from the library parking lot at 12:45 a.m. (meet at the book drop and look for others), or park near to Endswell Farm and walk down. Please bring hats, sunscreen, water, and don’t forget your camera. For questions, please call Claudia Schaefer at 604-947-2940.

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e was a beatnik, poet, painter, bookseller, photographer, log salvager, boat builder, fisherman and high tech entrepreneur. And he was good at everything he did. Curt Lang, who lived from 1937-1998, was a Renaissance man and North Vancouver author Claudia Cornwall has captured the story of his life in At the World’s Edge-Curt Lang’s Vancouver: 1937–1998, published by Mother Tongue Publishing. On June 23, Cornwall will give an illustrated talk at the Gallery at Artisan Square at 8 p.m. “The book covers a span of time and of the things Curt [Lang] did,� Cornwall said. “They were so different - it was like his life was divided into various segments.� Lang was a friend of Cornwall’s and that enabled her to draw on a wealth of stories. “Curt was a great conversationalist and could talk circles around people,� she said. “But he was also genuinely interested in what they to say. He would go out, meet people and ask them about what they were doing. That was his way to learn.� It was his favourite way to learn. Lang dropped out of high school and even though he had a number of diverse and successful careers, he never took any courses except one: welding. “You can look at one person’s life and get to know about a variety of economic and cultural opportunities in the Lower Mainland, it’s kind of a window into different ways of making a living and relating to the world,� Cornwall says. She thinks that Lang’s time of log salvaging will be of particular interest to Bowen Islanders as he faced difficult weather conditions in Howe Sound. “There were incredible storms,� she says. “And he sometimes gave accounts about how his gear got fouled up. He would leave the boom somewhere where he thought it would be safe and he would hole up in another place until the storm was over. Then he would come back and everything would be gone.� At times, the weather turned unexpectedly but Cornwall believes that Lang often knowingly ventured into situations that presented a challenge. She thought he saw something epic in being at sea. “For him, it was an almost legendary activity to build boats. His last boat was called Whale Bird. It was made of welded aluminum which is very diffi-

cult to weld,� she said. “He was good at it.� “He was also yearning to fish,� Cornwall said. “Since he didn’t know where the fish were, he went into the villages to chat the fishermen up.� They represented a completely different circle from the friends Lang had previously been surrounded by: poets, artists and thinkers. “He was genuinely interested in talking to people from different backgrounds and find out about them,� Cornwall said. She thinks that Lang’s ability to move from one sphere to another was partly due to a character trait: fearlessness. “This was particularly clear when he went boating,� she said. “He would attempt to go out in weather when everyone else would stay home.� Another big part of the book deals with Lang’s time as a photographer. “In 1972/73, he joined a group of documentary photographers,� Cornwall said. “He produced about 12,000 images that are in the public library.� She added that there is currently a show of Lang’s photographs on display in the lobby of the Woodwards Centre at the SFU downtown campus and some images can be accessed at the Vancouver Public Library website (http://www. vpl.ca/find/cat/C393). B.C. was going through a period of transition and Lang enjoyed taking photos of scenes that could be gone in a week’s time, Cornwall says. “He wasn’t a historian but he was interested in history. He liked taking photos of ordinary people doing ordinary things.� When Lang was interviewed he said he had a feeling that he was taking photos for people 30 years from then. “Curt was a catalyst. He liked to start things,� Cornwall recalls. “Once it got going, he was not that interested in it any more.� She adds that he wrote poetry all through the course of his life. Three weeks before he died, he wrote a poem titled In Praise of Pagan Women. “He was something of a lady’s man. At some of my readings, I often had women come up to say, ‘He wrote that poem for me,’� Cornwall laughs. “I can certainly see the attraction. He was always interesting and a wonderful raconteur. With him around, the conversation would flow to midnight.� Cornwall added that he had a great sense of humour. “His life was not always easy but he could see the humour in things even when he was dying,� she said. The event is free of charge as Cornwall’s tour is sponsored by The Canada Council for the Arts and Mother Tongue Publishing.

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he strawberries have arrived and the preparations for the tea are under way. All that is required is for the Bowen Island community to come and join in the fun. Bowen Island United Church’s annual Strawberry Tea will be held this Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, from noon to 4 p.m. The tea features a silent auction with two exquisite wood carvings of local birds by artist Bob Miller, a

painting by Gary Ferguson, gift certificates from local businesses and many other treasures. The folks at the Little Red Church invite you to participate in good old fashioned hospitality with strawberry shortcake, a barbeque, children’s games and sandwiches. The cost is $30 for a family ticket, for two adults and two children, $8 for shortcake and tea and an extra $2 for a sandwich. Lorraine Ashdown

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Dive into a summer of reading by joining the Bowen Island Public Library’s Summer Reading Club! The theme this year is Strange But True! Come by the library to pick up your reading package which includes a reading booklet, bookmark and temporary tattoo. Start reading today and collect a sticker for every seven days and receive a medal after 50 days of reading. Starting July 4, the library will also offer weekly activities on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children ages five to nine. Youth 10 to 13 years of age can sign up for the preteen book club that will run on Fridays starting July 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. Sign up at the Bowen Island Public Library. Submitted photo

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BUSINESS FOR SALE Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajoke publications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want. Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet. Toll FREE 1-855-406-1253

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COMING EVENTS

Help Wanted!!! Make up to $1000 a week Mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkinghub.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901

!! Home-Based GOLDMINE !! Young Growth Co. Creating Millionaires! Started P/T 6 mos ago - will earn $40K this mo. Everyone earns money! Fee required. MUST watch video first. www.EarnCashDailyFromHome.com

Retro Design/Antiques Fair. Jun 24th,10am-3pm.3250 Commercial Dr. Info:604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

$$$ MAKE FAST CASH - Start Your Own Business - Driveway Sealing Systems, Lawn Aerating Units, Possible payback in 2 weeks. Part-time, Full-time. CALL Today Toll-Free 1-800-465-0024. Visit: www.protectasphalt.com WANT to retire, need to work? Well established seafood restaurant for sale on Vancouver Island. eatmorefish@hotmail.ca

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A PARDON/WAIVER FOR WORK AND/OR TRAVEL? Guaranteed Fast, Affordable, Criminal Record Removal. Call for FREE Consultation. Qualify Today & Save $250.00 (limited time offer). 1-800736-1209. www.pardonsandwaivers.ca BBB Accredited. CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

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RV Membership Holiday Trails $1500. includes Camperland, Rosedale, Christina Lake, Chemainius , Courtenay, Alberta Beach Golf Resort, AB, Lethbridge, Drumheller, and Ferndale, Wash., USA. Phone Gordon at 604-599-5094 for info. Admin Fee & membership total $963.20 extra

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FREE VENDING MACHINES. Appointing Prime References Now. Earn up to $100,000.00 + Per Year. Exclusive Protected Territories. For Full Details CALL NOW. 1-866-6686629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

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H&R TRANSPORT - Come Drive For The Best! Local Company Drivers Required, various shifts. Home everyday. $20.00/hr to start. Required, CDN, CDN/USA Company, O/O singles and teams, AB/BC runs. Health Benefits, Safety Bonus, Hutch Thomas, 1-403-8703776, 1-800-567-7266, Carl Constam 1-780-904-1202, 1-888-4592813 COME JOIN THE BIG RED TEAM! www.hrtrans.com

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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 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. High graduate employment rates. Low monthly payments. Be a success! Enroll now. 1800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com MUSIC PRODUCTION, performance, recording. Music Diploma/University Transfer offered at GPRC, Grande Prairie campus. Specialize in instrument, voice, production, audio engineering. Stateof-the-art recording studios, current software. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering small engine, snowmobile, quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus. Affordable residences. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview PAINTING, SCULPTING, DRAWING. Fine Arts Certificate/Diploma/University Transfer program. GPRC Grande Prairie campus. No portfolio - no problem. Build one as you learn. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-7235051. LOG HAULERS! Multiyear load/haul contract, competitive rates, 10 month season, flexible delivery, HWY or off. D & J Isley and Sons, Grande Prairie, Alberta. Call Cory 780-539-7580 or cory@isley.ca

EXCO INDUSTRIES in 100 Mile B.C. is seeking experienced Steel Fabricators and Welders. We are a well established company offering competitive wages and benefit package. Submit resumes by email to jamie.larson@ainsworth.ca

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

SERVICE EVALUATOR No Associated Fees Greater Vancouver area opportunities! Safeway Inc. is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales. The company operates 1,678 stores in the United States and western Canada. We are seeking responsible, motivated and computer literate individuals to provide feedback specific to store conditions and service levels. Hourly rate paid for driving, observation, and report times. Reimbursement for mileage based on the distance associated with assignments. For additional information and to submit an online application visit: https://qualityshopper.org

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DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10 - 3rd Year Apprentices or Journey Person Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28$30/hour, Journey Person $32 $35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working enviornment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at (office) 780-8462231, Fax 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blain@autotanks.ca: production@autotanks.ca. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

PERSONALS

Curious About Men? Talk Discreetly with men like you! Try FREE! Call 1-888-559-1255 Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-888-744-3699

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Call Erica 604 777 2195

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 • Chasers • A-frame Operator Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

WAREHOUSE

INVENTORY Control & Warehouse person needed to kit parts and maintain accurate stock control in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Applicants should have previous stock control experience, using ERP stock control systems generated pick lists from Engineering BOM’s. Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit www.cwsindustries.com QUALITY Control Inspector needed, familiar with machining, welding and assembly processes in a heavy equipment, manufacturing environment. Responsibilities to include incoming and in-process product inspections and participation in troubleshooting teams. Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit: www.cwsindustries.com RECEIVER needed to visually inspect and post stock receipts against open PO’s in an ERP system. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate stock receiving records, part quality and proper identification of incoming materials in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit: www.cwsindustries.com

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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

PERSONAL SERVICES

SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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ELECTRICAL

FOR all your ELECTRICAL requirements, New Homes, Renovations, Panel Changes, Pot Lights, LED, Security Lights, Garden Lights, Updating Plugs & Switches, Service Upgrades, Dimmer switches. EXCELLENT Pricing with TOP QUALITY workmanship. FREE Quotes: 604-723-6204 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or fax 604-294-5988 COMPANY DRIVER & O/O req’d for Gillson Trucking. Full Time. 42¢/mile. Run U.S. LMO available. Phone 604-853-2227.

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SEEKING Early Childhood Educator, Permanent, Full-time, $16.35/hr, 37.5hrs/wk. Related education req’d. kitscottage@gmail.com

THE ONE - THE ONLY - The One and Only in Canada. Only authorized Harley Davidson Technician Program at GPRC Fairview College Campus. September, 2012. Oncampus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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ALLISON TRANSMISSION MECHANICS Req. for ABC Transmissions Ltd. Positions available in the Surrey location. Applicants with previous manual transmission & gear exp. will be considered.

Union Shop ~ Full Benefits Forward Resume to Steve Palm: Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail: sep@cullendiesel.com

YOUR NEW CAREER as close as your computer. Online Active Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. 1888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited. 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.

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FLUFFY WHITE Maltese pups, 8 weeks old. Family raised. $750 firm. Call 604-597-4760.

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

Shepherd/Lab X pups, 4 males, 2 females, enjoy kids. $200/each. (604)316-2757

WHIPPET PUPPIES, born May 10, reg’d, housebroken, $750. Please call: (403)210-0884, (403)999-9041 (Calgary)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MOVING & STORAGE

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDING - HUGE CLEARANCE SALE! 20X24 $4,658. 25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790. 32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

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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(6030 248 Street) OPEN Mon. Sat. 8am - 7pm Sun. 8am - 6pm 604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

.Dawson www.dawcon.com/

MANAGER OF TRACK POSITION. Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd (KPR) has an immediate opening for our Manager of Track position. The successful candidate will become part of an experienced management team and will oversee track maintenance and track capital work while insuring regulatory compliance and safe work practices and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a track supervisor. KPR operates on 120 miles of Class 1 and Class 2 track in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, between Kelowna and Kamloops. This position works out of our Vernon, BC offices. Please submit resumes and any questions you may have regarding this position to: info@khawk.ca

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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RECYCLE YOUR JUNK! Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

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Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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FURNITURE

JAN Furst Estate Sale. Furniture for sale. Includes bedroom suite, chesterfield and two chairs, corner sofa w.pull out bed, dining room table w. chairs, bookshelves, teak dresser and desk, lamps and misc. items. Contact Dag Furst at 604.789.2277 or dfurst@telus.net

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

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PETS

Bernese Mountain puppies 3 males, born March 12/12 604-869-5073

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

****BC Area Foreclosures**** Free List w/pics, $250K and Up. These Homes Must be Sold. www.BCareaForeclosures.com

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WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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

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JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,900.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

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A place to ‘unlock the mind’s grey penitentiaries’

Bowen at its best at the summer sailing programs

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hen we moved to this ing with pride that she could sail little isle in the Salish Sea, a boat. Spouting sailing terminolwe envisioned that our ogy, Carmen would tell of a new kids would have hours (or days or adventure each day: steering with weeks) of playing on the beach and the tiller, ducking under the boom splashing in the and tying granny ocean. It’s one knots (not to of the best parts mention jumpof Bowen, after ing off the dock). all. However, She had a lot of between buildfun and quickly ing a house, became confident commuting, in her abilities driving our while learning kids to activisome important ties and dodgskills. ing torrents of A year later, I rain, we discovask Carmen what ered that beach she liked about time has been the program. scarcer than She says, “You expected. On come out of there one of our occaknowing that you sions at Tunstall can do your best.” Bay beach, we And the best noticed some part? “Sailing to Carmen at the summer sailing kids having a Onion Island for school. Submitted photo fantastic time lunch with my learning to sail new friends.” All in sturdy-looking dinghies. Our that and a week of childcare too. daughter Carmen, five years old at Summer sailing school with BIYC the time and a water baby through is Bowen at it’s best: ocean, fun, and through, was captivated. community and sun. Now this is “Please Mommy, please can I go to why we’re here. sailing school?” came the plea. An For information about BIYC sumemail from the Bowen Island Yacht mer sailing programs for children Club (BIYC) indicated that she ages six to 15, go to www.biyc. could join when she turned six. bc.ca. Register at the Bowen Island When she attended the program Community Recreation office at last year, she was hooked. She came 604-947-2216. home with shining eyes and burstTerri Shea TRANSPORTATION 806

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Here is a cedar key of quiet/ To unlock the mind’s grey penitentiaries” The poet Earle Birney’s description of Lieben, the 10-acre artists’ colony on Eagle Cliff Road owned by his friends Einar and Muriel Neilson, is an evocative reminder of what the place meant to those who lived, visited and worked there. Einar purchased the land on Bowen Island in 1941 and for years worked to create a dwelling place there, splitting shingles for the walls and constructing furniture from driftwood and cedar logs. In 1947, he married Muriel and together they turned Lieben into a sanctuary for writers, artists and other members of the local creative community. Writers including Eric Nicol, Malcolm Lowry, and Earle Birney, and artists such as Jack Shadbolt and LeMoine FitzGerald, found peace, inspiration and the space to work at Lieben. This summer, the memory of Lieben will be kept alive at the Bowen Island Museum and Archives in the exhibit Lieben: An Artistic Oasis on Bowen. Artifacts from the house – handmade furniture, carvings, ceramics – will be displayed alongside images of Lieben in its heyday, original paintings, and the Lieben guest book with its signatures, sketches, and poems by the sanctuary’s many visitors. The exhibit opens on Sunday, June 24, coinciding with the Bowen Island Museum and Archives’ AGM, which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. On the same evening, the Bowen Island Arts Council will be hosting a lecture on Lieben by Bowen Island writer, Andrea

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Verwey. The Power of Lieben: Myths, Truths, and Loves, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square. Attendees at the lecture, along with all other Bowen residents and visitors, are invited to enrich their understanding of Lieben and of Bowen’s history by exploring the exhibition at the Bowen Island Museum and Archives. Lieben: An Artistic Oasis on Bowen runs from June 24 through the summer.

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2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2000 firm. 604-538-4883 2002 BUICK CENTURY - loaded, low kms. Certified. Like new. $3900/obo. 778-565-4334

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Lieben is the inspiration for two events this Sunday, June 24. The Bowen Island Museum and Archives opens its summer exhibit depicting the life and times of the artistic oasis. On Sunday evening, the Bowen Island Arts Council is hosting a talk about the cultural heritage site, presenting Andrea Verwey who will inform, educate and entertain as she explores the myths, truths and loves spawned by the former retreat. The talk and visual presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Gallery.

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TRUCKS & VANS

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2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng., new B.J. & brakes. Inspected. $8900 obo (604)826-0519

MOTORCYCLE / UTILITY CARRIER/TRAILER, fits 1-3 bikes, w/ gear box & ramp, hardly used $1175 trades? 778-888-6805.

2003 GMC 2500 HD, 4x4, extended cab, SLE, red, 140,000km. New tires, exc. cond. $10,500 obo (604)799-0198

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NEED A LAWYER MONEY! Selling my 23’ Bitz Day Cruiser w/tandem axle trailer, 454 BB Chev Turbo 400, Coal V Drive w/22% overdrive, frest paint. Too much to list. $5,500. 604-820-1323

BOATS

2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 73 km, newer tires & brakes, 6 seater. Dark blue, excellent cond. $18,900. Phone 604-858-2949

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

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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

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1989 GL 1500 HONDA Goldwing 6 cylinder, 1 owner, touring motorcycle, wineberry color. Always kept in garage when not in use. $7200. Ph: 604-852-9529

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Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

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

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1989 FORD E250 Van Amera camper van, fridge, stove, furn. bathrm. Only 142,000 km. New front brakes. Everything works. $5500 obo: (604)520-6512 1992 TERRY 28’ Travel Trailer, slps 3, fully furn. Self contained. Good tires. $3600/firm. (604)274-1056 2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $12,450/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127

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

UNCLASSIFIED

Artisan Square- Professional offices with waiting rooms available as well as one small retail gallery space on the square. Call (604) 329-5643 or (604) 947-9119. Certified Upholsterer since ‘83 Island and West Van ref.’s. Dave (cell) 1-250-295-1616 Currently at The Gallery @ Artisan Square “Local Landscapes” featuring West Coast landscapes by Bowen artists. June 22 to July 15 Hours 12-4pm Fri Sat Sun ESTATE SALE Every kind of household item you can think of : pictures, beds, couches, lamps, cutlery, dishes, sheet sets, antiques, dining and kitchen table sets. Please call 604-908-9112 for inquiries & viewings. Family Home For Rent Tunstall Bay. $1800/mo. 3 bdrm home & den, 2.5 baths, sunny lot, club house membership avail., non smokers, pets OK. 604-947-0042 Help wanted. Student for lawn cutting. 604-788-2191

UNCLASSIFIED 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.

For Rent Recently refurbished 1 bdrm. suite, private entrance, on bus route in Tunstall Bay.Avail. July 1. Utils. incl. $650 call 604-947-0849 FOR SALE: Gently used Patio door -$600 new, asking $200. Two windows incl. (perfect for cold frame). Call Janice 947 9771 - days only plse. Door-left hand 5’0” x 6’8” aluminum dble glazed low E slider c/w screen. Standard brown colour. Window #1 - 5’0” x 4’0” aluminum single glazed fixed unit. Stan. brown colour. Window #2 -5’0” x 1’6” alum. single glazed fixed unit. Standard brown colour. * all dimensions are nominal. Hondro & Sons Hauling For all your haul-away needs, call Marcus at 947-2005

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HOUSE FOR SALE Desirable home in park-like setting just minutes from Snug Cove. Large living room & family sized kitchen. Completely renovated lower floor with all new appliances ready to rent with separate entrance. Call 604-947-2433 - Adrienne. LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling $20/box CALL 947-2430 Please join us on Sat. June 30th at 7pm for the launch of Amrita Sondhi’s second book The Tastes of Ayurveda at THE GALLERY AT ARTISAN SQUARE. Appetizers served and books for sale. SUITE FOR RENT Furn. 2 bdrm - private entrance, great deck. Ocean and mtn. views, Cates Hill. N/S only. All hardwood floors. Includes hydro, cable and internet. Avail. July 1. $1000 for 1 person, $1200 for 2. Suitable for mature, quiet tenant. Call Susan @ 604-947-9064

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Martin Marina Round Bowen Race on June 9

Sea to Sky

Maria Steernberg photos

Are You Interested in Making Bowen Island a Safe Community? If you have information about a crime, Crime Stoppers is there to help – ³ Did you know that all tips to Crime Stoppers are 100% anonymous? There is no call display or voice recognition or any fancy ways to identify you. ³ Did you know that if you provide a tip, you would not be called to testify in Court? This issue has been resolved by the Supreme Court of Canada ³ Did you know that there will be no problem with others knowing you have brought forth information, as we do not know who you are? ³ Did you know that even the smallest tip information could break open an investigation? ³ Did you know that there could be a reward up to $2000 for information leading to the resolution to a major crime? WE DON’T WANT YOUR NAME, JUST YOUR INFORMATION. Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or Text to BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637) or visit www.solvecrime.ca and leave a tip there.

PETER COURTNEY

LYN WATSON 604-765-7983 • 604-947-9214

604-202-6544 • 604-984-9711

www.bowenislandhousesforsale.com lyn.watson@shaw.ca

peter@homesonbowen.com

Whether you are buying or selling, Representing you on both Bowen and the North Shore. call me for expert advice and service. Yo u r ‘ o n I s l a n d ’ P r u d e n t i a l R e a l t o r s

1165 EDWARDS RD WATERFRONT! Incredible south facing ‘forever’ views. 3 levels 4 bdrms, 4 bath. Large deck. New sauna. Steps to your swimming cove. Private, sunny location, close to Snug Cove. PLUS: Charming guest suite (B&B) w/ sep. entrance, hot tub & private deck.

LYN WATSON

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

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ATURDAY 1-3 $1,599,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3

911 ELROND’S COURT Enjoy the best of Bowen in this brand-new view property. Locally designed, and excellently-sited on Cates Hill, you’ll relax with mountain and sea views from your quiet culde-sac location. Benefiting from high-grade materials, and modern construction techniques, you’ll live comfortably with very low maintenance and efficient energy use, and be able to walk to Snug Cove and catch the ferry. With a full legal suite option downstairs, a chef’s dream kitchen and a practical, comfortable lay-out, come home to the relaxed and calming lifestyle of living on the island.

$1,229,000 $1,599,000 PETER COURTNEY

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