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Election night coverage

Only polls that Tory candidate didn’t win were on Bowen Island

Love of reading

BICS library is raising money to stock shelves with books and resources

Happy 30th

There was a joyous mood as library celebrated pearl anniversary

Park vote likely delayed

Best in BC Undercurrent judged #1 in BC, second in Canada

candidates’ meeting, and a non-stop election campaign, he said a big part of his job was to listen to what other people were saying.

he Bowen Island Undercurrent has been named British Columbia’s best community newspaper in its circulation category. That first-place finish was just one of eight awards that the paper’s staff picked up at the weekend’s British Columbia Yukon Community Newspaper Association and Canadian Community Newspaper Association’s annual newspaper competitions. The Undercurrent also came second as the best all-round newspaper in Canada in its circulation category and Slow Lane columnist Marcus Hondro won the coveted best columnist award, open to all community newspaper columnists across the country. The BCYNA judge said “Stories in [the Undercurrent] are well written, informative and relevant to the small, specialized community. The range of content and amount of information given for the size of publication is very impressive, as is the quality of photography, design and layout. The easy-to-read, organization and good variation of content make it one of the best and well-rounded community newspapers I’ve seen in years.” Ironically, the North Thompson Times, which came second to the Undercurrent in the provincial competition, won top honours at the national level, with the

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owen residents will likely get more time to make up their minds about the national park. The community opinion vote about whether council should continue exploring the possibility of creating a national park reserve on Bowen had been scheduled for June 25. It may be postponed now that Parks Canada has announced that its revised park concept won’t be ready to be presented to the public until the end of June. Council will be discussing the implications of the delay at the May 9 council meeting. One suggestion, Councillor Nerys Poole said, is to hold the community opinion vote at the same time as the municipal elections in November. Parks Canada had initially planned to present the revised park concept in mid-May. It announced this week that it has to reschedule the open house because more time is required for internal and provincial reviews of the revised park concept as well as the completion of an independent social assessment of some of the impacts a national park could have for the Bowen Island community. As a third reason, Parks Canada cited the ongoing consultation with First Nations. continued, PAGE 7

A pearl of a party: Betty Dhont joins the celebration at the Bowen Island Library on Sunday. The library threw itself a festive New Orleans-themed party in honour of its 30-year anniversary. There was food, music, a Maypole celebration, bubbles and a whole lot of community spirit. More photos on page 12. Photo by Susanne Martin

The morning after interview: MP Weston MARTHA PERKINS E d itor

ohn Weston spent the past six weeks talking about his party’s platform but for him, it was the listening that

really mattered. “There is so much to be learned,” he said in a telephone interview the morning after he became a member of a majority Conservative government. With eight opponents, 10 all-

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Weston sees MP’s role as serving the community continued, PAGE 1 It all went towards his goal of being a better representative of West Vancouver-Sunshine CoastSea to Sky Country in the House of Commons. “My goal was not just to win but to listen and improve my role of serving the community.” In his life path, serving on various professional, civic and charity organizations, he says he always asks himself, “What is your message, what are your values and how do you promote these things?” His values, he says, are freedom and its flipside of responsibility, equality and its companion of compassion - “equality without compassion can lead to a society where the vulnerable can be left behind” -, and tying them together with integrity. His 600 volunteers helped him reach this goal in the election campaign. “They led me,” he said. “They made sure I heard the priorities in each corner of the riding.” His victory on Monday night – handily beating all comers – was partly attributed to his own campaign and track record as MP since 2008 and partly attributed to what was happening nationally, he said. “We had the right

leader at the right time and a national desire to get a stable government.... The collapse of the Liberals and Bloc, two historic events, had a lesser effect on the riding.” Weston was asked about the way the election debate sometimes became highly personal - including Liberal opponent Dan Veniez’s civil claim against Weston, the makers of a YouTube anti-Veniez video and the writer of a antiVeniez letter that was distributed at all-candidates’ meetings. Weston says he tried to “make the campaign positive and upbeat and concentrated on the values that Canadians care about. Given that we had nine candidates and 10 all-candidates’ meetings, perhaps you can say it didn’t become as personal as it could have.” The only polls he lost were on Bowen Island, even though he spent a lot of time campaigning for the relatively small number of votes. “I love Bowen,” he says. He was there frequently “because of my personal relationships and love for the place and veneration of its sacredness and quality of life.” Even though Bowen didn’t exactly give back its love in terms of votes, Weston says “I’ll continue to love and venerate Bowen.”

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Undercurrent wins six national, two provincial awards continued, PAGE 1 with the Undercurrent coming in second. The Undercurrent’s front page also came in second in the CCNA competition. Marcus Hondro was competing with writers from across Canada for the George Cadogan Memorial Outstanding Columnist Award. He was thrilled that he was presented the award by the emcee for the night, Arthur Black, the former CBC radio host (and Saltspring Islander) who is a past recipient of the award. The judge of this category wrote, “In addition to the CCNA’s established criteria (originality, structure, multiple subjects and courageous stands on community issues), I looked for columns - and columnists - displaying distinct voices, a commitment to local culture and issues, strong story-telling skills, intelligence and humour. Of the original 57 entries in this category, I found 16 that fit both sets of criteria. This final group contained wonderful stories and sharp explorations of issues facing communities from Nanaimo and Nunavut, to Happy Valley Goose Bay and St. Stephen, NB. In the end, however, after ranking the best work and giving extra points for originality and voice, I awarded the top spot to Marcus Hondro of the Bowen Island Undercurrent, who managed to turn a column on local baseball into a piece about sports, family, politics, philosophy, metaphysics and, above all, Bowen Island.” Editor Martha Perkins came second in the CCNA’s best feature category for papers with a circulation up to 3,999. The judge says, “Martha Perkins takes a story about the anniversary of a small, independent school on Bowen Island and pulls out of it colourful scene establishment (placing us on a wharf with a sleepy Grade 9 student waiting for a water taxi to take to school) and a multitude of perspectives whose placement in the story help the reader understand exactly why this place is so much more than just a school. Quality of writing was top notch, story flowed effortlessly.” Her series on affordable housing also came in second in Canada for papers up to 3,999. The judge said, “The Gulf Islands Driftwood and the Bowen Island Undercurrent provided their readers with comprehensive and well-researched stories on the problems and solutions to affordable housing. Best of all, every story in their respective series was character-driven - the key to great

Undercurrent editor was thrilled to pick up the first-place award at the BCYCNA ceremony in Richmond on Saturday night. feature writing. The Driftwood just edged out the Undercurrent. The deciding factor was the Driftwood provided a better package, including sidebars packed with stats. Nevertheless, a great job by Driftwood reporter Sean McIntyre and Undercurrent editor Martha Perkins.” Perkins came third in the environmental feature category for her profile of Eddie’s Pit. The judge said, “There is more to environmental reporting than identifying the big issues, the science behind them and then trying to make it accessible to the reader. Sometimes it’s about what one person can do to make the world a better place – and this story about one man does that. It’s readable, it’s fun and it’s refreshing. “ Editor Martha Perkins won third place in the BCYCNA’s Ma Murray awards for Outdoor Recreation Writing. “Martha Perkins took a unique approach to the story that a national park might be created on Bowen Island by focusing on the concerns of the Island’s dog owners. It’s a serious issue in the community and her angle allowed her to cover it with some humour and to showcase some of the Island’s residents, canine and otherwise.

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It didn’t take long for John Weston’s campaign to declare him the winner of Monday night’s federal election. The Conservative incumbent led in 90 per cent of polls, losing to his Liberal opponent only on Bowen Island. Joining him at the celebrations at his campaign office were sons Jake and Shane, daughter Mei Mei and wife Donna.

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Team Weston racks up goals the mood was subdued, as if everyone couldn’t believe the results. The Liberal candidate arrived just after his leader Michael Ignatieff had conceded defeat. At first he was anxious and it wasn’t long before it became clear that Weston was going to win. Not only that, but runner up was the NDP’s Platt, who was watching the results in Gibsons. “We can never, ever take the Canadian population for granted,” Veniez said. Although there was much mudslinging between him and Weston, he doesn’t think that affected the way people voted. Speaking to the crowd of about 50 people, he said, “I can’t say that it has been fun because it hasn’t been fun, but it’s been an incredible learning experience, and it’s been a tough one.” While Veniez’s campaign might have been surprised by the results, at Weston’s campaign headquarters the mood was buoyant and optimistic right from the start, especially since the national results were so strongly in their party’s favour. Bromley said he wasn’t surprised that Platt was second in the polls. “She lives in the riding and that’s important,” he said. “Terry’s a good person.” But his faith was in his own candidate from the start. “John is one tremendous candidate. He worked his heart out. John today spent his time on Sechelt covered with an umbrella and waving at people.” Weston says his campaign was all about continuing with the country’s economic recovery at a time when everyone was thinking about their jobs. He praised his leader, his family, his campaign team, including 600 volunteers, and the people of the riding. Weston, a lawyer, made his first bid for federal politics in 2006, losing by just

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t times during the night, John Weston looked like he was a hockey fan cheering on his favourite team. Dressed in a Canucks jersey, the Conservative winner of the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding sat glued in front of the television at his campaign headquarters in Dundarave, watching the poll results scroll across the screen. Every time his team scored, a cheer would erupt. He’d smile, looking more and more relaxed as Team Stephen Harper racked up the points. Only an hour after the polls closed, his campaign manager, David Bromley, was declaring victory. An hour after that, the score was Weston 25,214, NDP Terry Platt 12,893, Liberal Dan Veniez 12,309 and Green Party Brennan Wauters, 4,043. Instead of going into overtime like the Canucks, the celebrating went into overdrive. Bromley says that Weston had won 90 per cent of the polls, and most of them by a two-to-one margin. The only polls Weston had lost – to Veniez – were on Bowen Island. “We had the finest of leaders, the finest of platforms, the finest of places to live and the finest of volunteers,” Weston told the crowd with his wife Donna and sons Shane, 14 (a Justin Bieber lookalike), Jake, 12 and 10-year-old daughter Mei Mei by his side. “So that means,” the two-time winner said, “that we have a great responsibility going forward.” Over at Veniez’s election night headquarters at Beach House Restaurant,

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PRELIMINARY RESULTS Conservative John Weston: 28,711 votes or 44.5 per cent of votes, roughly the same percentage of votes as in 2008 NDP Terry Platt: 14,812 votes or 23.5 per cent, up nine per cent for the party compared to 2008 Liberal Dan Veniez: 14,103 votes or 22.3 per cent, down four per cent from the previous candidate in 2008 Green Party Brennan Wauters: 4,597 votes or 7.3 per cent, roughly half the votes that Wilson got in 2008 PCP Roger Legassé: 342 votes or 0.5 per cent Libertarian Tunya Audain: 244 votes or 0.4 per cent WBP Allan Holt: 157 votes or 0.2 per cent Marxist-Leninist Carol Lee Chapman: 87 votes or 0.1 per cent CAP Doug Hartt: 64 votes or 0.1 per cent In the riding, 64.2 per cent of eligible voters made their way to the polls compared to a national average of 61 per cent. With files from Rebecca Aldous. More coverage on www. bowenislandundercurren.com

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oin the Bowen Island Nature Club and the Bowen Conservancy on Sunday, May 15 for a family outing to discover all about Bowen Island’s largest watershed. The Grafton Lake watershed supplies drinking water to much of the island’s residents. The Nature Club and Conservancy are sponsoring this free outing as part of the celebration of BC’s Drinking Water Week. Similar to geocaching or letterboxing, the Grafton Lake Watershed Quest is one of several Bowen Island Quests where participants are given a Quest map and instructions where they have to read and solve clues that ultimately will lead them to a “treasure” box. Volunteers will be on hand to assist Questers to find their way from the headwaters of Grafton Lake at Quarry Park to Buchanan Park and then on to Grafton Lake itself. Meet at Quarry Park between 1 and 2:30 p.m. The Quest itself will take between one to two hours and participants will need their own transportation between sites. Carpooling can be arranged. For further information contact DG Blair at 604-947-0134.

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EDITORIAL

Respecting the process

t’s not only Bowen Island that is undergoing such an intense process of deciding whether it wants to welcome a national park on the island. This is also the first time that Parks Canada has been this involved with a hands-on community process. So it’s not surprising that the community opinion vote – a first for both parties – is undergoing so many changes and modifications. Parks Canada wants to make sure it does a proper and thorough job of presenting a park concept to islanders because it knows that people will be putting heavy emphasis on the concept when they vote on whether they want to move forward with the process.

From the start, when former Environment Minister Jim Prentice said he wanted the decision to be made within a year of last June’s announcement of the feasibility study, everyone acknowledged that it was a rather “ambitious” timetable. There’s too much at stake to move quickly. Congratulations too to council for considering a delay in the vote – perhaps tying it in with the municipal elections in November. It’s better to adapt than have stubborn adherence to a plan. This will certainly be a feisty election year! Speaking of elections, many voters on Bowen are probably not happy with the results of Monday’s election. Prime Minister Stephen Harper

would not win many popularity contests here. But just as John Weston must now be Member of Parliament for every person in the riding, not just those who voted for him, Bowen Islanders must work with the government to ensure the island can benefit from as many projects and funding programs as possible. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all the readers, advertisers and community members who made this year’s success at the newspaper awards possible. It takes a community to make an award-winning paper and this community has been incredibly supportive. Thanks too to all the staff who work so hard to make this possible week after week. Martha Perkins

A heartfelt thanks for support of kaboodle sale To the Editor:

ell, the Kid and Kaboodle sale fundraiser for Bowen Island Montessori preschool was a smashing success and we couldn’t have done it without our special community’s support! Thanks to each and everyone of you who donated your gently used clothing and toys and who came out to shop ‘til you dropped last weekend. Special thanks to the following local businesses that supported us by their donations to the sale and the raffle basket: IPS, Miksa, Joanne Forbes, Ali Hartwick, Joyce Matthews, The Office, Heartstone Spa, Still Waters Massage, Nails by Brynn, Qi Café, Wren, Theresa Taylor for Mary Kay, Bell’Occhio, Cates Pharmacy and The Ruddy Potato. We would also like to thank Stephen from Bailey Freight who donated his truck and his time to haul all our leftover clothes and equipment to the North Shore Crisis Centre. This is a HUGE job and he has volunteered many times now; his generosity has not gone unnoticed. Hopefully we have not forgotten anyone on our thank you list. The community support on Bowen never ceases to amaze! Thank you.

ot everyone needs to pucker up! Seems there is some confusion about the kissing contest - a tiny but lively feature of my Deep Fun Concert on Saturday, May 7, 7:30 pm at The Gallery. Only five couples will be smooching for prizes. The rest of us will be watching and cheering. And if kissing is not your thing, you can enjoy lots of laughter and refreshments and great music performed by Corbin Keep, Teun Schut and me. You must remember this: a kiss is just a kiss.

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What are the priorities indeed? To the Editor:

he Undercurrent’s April 29th editorial ‘What are the priorities’ hints at the possibility that some of the money and time spent by the municipal government on “lawyer’s fees, studies’ asking staff for reports, taking on several large projects at a time” may be the reason that it is difficult to fund appropriately other areas of the social infrastructure, such as the library... at least that was the way I read between the lines. And although an extremely repugnant little thought, I believe it to have some merit. Running parallel to this potentially misdirected spending of time and money by government is the housing affordability issue. Forewarned at the 2006 symposium (Affordable Housing for a Diverse Community), it was clearly stated, by the brilliant but often misguided Mr. Best that, “A significant quality of Bowen’s social fabric is its high degree of volunteerism. My concern is that the more time that is needed to meet our basic survival needs, the less time is available for meeting the community’s volunteer needs. If affordable housing is the crux of social diversity, and social diversity is the strength of our community, we need to ensure that basic needs are met more easily. In the language of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, the stage one and two needs of food and shelter, safety and security, need to be met before one can be at the stage three needs of belongingness and love, to be in a position to contribute to the community.” The current economic climate with high mortgages and rents makes many people “cash flow junkies”, turning over quite large sums of money, just to meet basic needs, and leaving little time and energy for more than a recharge to go back at it again. At that same inspiring symposium in 2006 and directly related, of course, to the issue of housing affordability, we were all given great hope, when our mayor said in his address.” Our council is going to focus on solutions. People who offer them are powerful people. My bias is that we lead by doing. Don’t try to figure the whole thing out in advance, but rather identify and understand the problem and look for opportunities, to move forward and learn through those opportunities.” In 2011, sadly, it seems the priorities have changed. I fear that our local government has become overly process oriented and underly (if I may coin a word) action and results oriented. This process orientation speaks to the need for lawyers’ input, reports and studies and the time and money needed for them. The failure to grasp the opportunity of developing a portion of the community lands (which we own) for a variety of affordable housing types, has, of course, not helped stabilize the lives of the financially and time challenged, which now encompasses most of the working class (French Revolution comes to mind). Through some collective psychic irritant, the priority seems to have become the development of a bureaucratic machine, which generates restrictive bylaws rather than seeks to hold some sort of “allowing” space for the cultivation of a healthier community. The machine is now so entrenched that even the well-intentioned become swallowed by its malignant nature. Causes become thwarted, by ongoing bureaucratic tail-chasing strategies and the person who would normally offer solutions develops cynical views and turns back into the relative sanity of his/her own life. Richard Best

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Urban national park concept raises questions To the Editor:

Public vote the only opportunity to ‘opt out’ To the Editor:

here has been a recent flurry of letters to the Undercurrent from supporters of a national park on Bowen Island. In view of the magnitude of this proposal, I believe that their claims should at the very least be based on verifiable facts. A member of the now disbanded national park community advisory committee wrote last week that “a vote in favour in June would simply mean that explorations of the feasibility of establishing a NPR here would continue, with several opportunities to call a halt and withdraw from the process if we are unhappy.” That claim could not be further from the truth. Equally misleading is the writer’s further claim that “a favourable vote at this point does not commit us to anything irrevocable.” As reluctantly conceded by Wayne Bourque of Parks Canada under intense questioning by an islander on February 26, all the “stop signs” shown in PC’s presentation, bar the first one representing the community vote, will be in the hands of what Mr. Bourque

called “higher ups”. Again, in response to a question during a council meeting on April 2, the mayor had to concede that after the community vote the next opportunity to call a halt would be in the hands of the provincial government which would, he believed, take into account council’s wishes. Thereafter, all further “stop signs” were in the hands of Parks Canada and the federal government. Bowen Islanders must understand that there currently exists no structure for them to halt, stop, or opt out of the nationalization of 40 per cent of Bowen Island any time after the community vote. The letter writer’s suggestion that the community vote be worded as “Are you in favour of stopping the conversation about the establishment of a NPR on Bowen Island” fails to reflect the petition accepted by BIM council last October requesting them to conduct a public vote on the final proposal for a national park on Bowen Island. Worse, it would completely remove any say that Bowen Islanders, their children and heirs, may ever have on the future of their island. Michael Cornelissen

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daffodils and terrific party Welcome to Island Neighbours - stories of island history, people, activities and events. pring must certainly island be on its way for dafNeighbours fodil time has arrived! You’ve noticed, of course, that daffodils are blooming all over the island. It’s not by accident. In 2005, Sheila Webster demonstrated to the garden club how a hands-on daffodil project could be part of the club mandate to beautify the island. Now, each September, Sheila takes and places orders for daffodils. Extra bulbs are ordered for planting in public places. When the bulbs arrive, they are counted and sorted into paper bags and Sheila takes care of the distribution. The club has now planted more than 80,000 bulbs. Club members plant about 1,000 annually, either by a team and in a specified area or as individuals who volunteer to plant 50 to 100 bulbs somewhere visible to the public. Many island mailbox areas are enlivened by barrel halves full of yellow blossoms. Driving to the Cove, I appreciate the barrel of daffodils by the mailboxes across from Neil Gray’s house and others near the Scarborough mailboxes. There are colorful flowers by the Catholic church and, not far away, there are yellow blooms in front of Bowen Court. Look around your neighbourhood and see how many plantings you can find. Many thanks to Sheila, the Daffodil Queen! • May Day was marked on Bowen Island by a terrific outdoor party, celebrating the library’s 30th anniversary, the pearl anniversary. The library’s parking lot was cleared, allowing installation of a group of tents. One tent sheltered a popular buffet of jambalaya and gumbo as well as pearly cupcakes. Near the food table, the Razzmatazz New Orleans jazz band serenaded with - what else? Traditional jazz! Both children and adults took advantage of the nearby button making. There was face painting, a children’s raffle and pearly necklaces for many. Some volunteers wore white hats, others sported white boas. Inside the library, one wall showcased a magnificent picture history of the library. In front of the library, the Black Sheep led the traditional Maypole dance. The Lambs demonstrated their dancing skills along with the elder Sheep. Of course, an occasion like this was hallmarked by an official proclamation read by Mayor Bob announcing Public Library Day. Congratulations to librarian Tina, the staff, the great volunteers and the LoisMeyers-Carter

ave Witty’s letter in the latest Undercurrent was certainly on target. In the past, Dave was the chief planner at Parks Canada and is very much aware of the policy implications of creating a national park in an urban setting. That path is quite different from the more typical national park which seeks to preserve Canada’s unique natural and scenic values. In that they have done an outstanding job – our national parks are world renowned. But an urban national park? As Dave points out “the needs of a near urban park are very different from the needs (and expectations) of Canada’a lauded national park system”. If Parks Canada is launching an urban park initiative, one has to ask what path they should take. It must be applicable to all major Canadian cities – Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, etc. What criteria are they to adopt? What national policies would apply? Many areas have their own parks, thus Parks Canada would have to provide something new, unique and of sufficient size to warrant national status. Starting with a list of the natural, scenic, historic and environmental resources they want to preserve, region by region, they could designate several alternative sites within the greater metropolitan area of each city that provide those resources - say five, six or more sites of sufficient size and accessibility. Accompanying that would be a list of impediments – lack of access, conflicting land uses, jurisdictional conflicts, other proposed uses of the land, etc. These several alternative sites would be ranked on how well they meet

national criteria on the positive side against the presence of conflicts on the negative side, together with ease of creation and subsequent management issues. Management may be just as important as selection of the site itself. For Vancouver, Parks Canada should do just that - select several alternative sites that satisfy national criteria for Canadian urban national parks, each of sufficient size and largely undisturbed, accompanied by a list of conflicts such as existing urban development, lack of good access, governmental conflicts, use of the area for other urban services, and on. Bowen would be one of those sites - and would be compared with others. An island park that satisfies both terrestrial and aquatic criteria could include Gambier for example. How well does Gambier compare with Bowen in providing outstanding examples of natural land and aquatic resources, compared with impediments, such as existing development? Which one comes closer to satisfying national criteria; which has the lesser conflicts? Next, compare with land based sites. Where can land based potential park sites be found? The North Shore? Howe Sound? Fraser Valley? Elsewhere? Which have a set of natural resources that satisfy national criteria together with ease of access and which have a minimum of land use, governmental and other conflicts? How do they compare with alternative island based sites? In my view this would be good regional planning. Look at several alternative sites, compare how well they satisfy national urban park criteria and determine their potential conflicts. Select two, three or more that work best. Then start the process of creating one or more - national urban parks. Bruce Howlett

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Friends of the Library. • Catching up: Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrents of May 4 and 11, 2001: Bowfest was casting about for a new team to organize the annual summer’s end festivity which has enlivened island life for more than 20 years.• Council agreed that a strategic plan was needed but didn’t agree how to get one.• Construction was causing major turmoil on access to the ferry’s holding area which used to hold 200 cars and now holds only 25.• The Bowen Island Disability Coalition had just made an infrared hearing assistive system available: microphone, infrared transmitter and four receivers with more on order.• An ad from the golf association thanked individuals and corporations for their cash pledges in support of the ninehole public golf course. In the same issue, “Golf group tees up for their drive” headlined a thoughtful and eloquent letter from Bruce Russell, president and director of the Bowen Island Golf Association, which explained the social and health benefits of the game. • Birthday Wishes through May 21: First of all, a belated April 30 birthday wish for River Hooper who is now seven years old. Next up are the May 6 celebrants: James Winckler, Sharon Dives and twins Jackson and Sean Mulholland. On May 9, the birthday folks are Sylvia Harrill, Sam Nosek, Lois McLaren, Martin Beck and Allard Ockeloen. On May 10, there’s Lucy Beck, Robbie Watson and Liam Zahara. Brandon Slade has the only May 11 birthday but on May 12, the birthdays belong to Shakar Lay, Andrea Budzinski, George Hunter, Sarah Ruddick and Aine Corrigan-Frost. Hank Strubin and Eric Lawson are both on May 13. On May 14, Bernie Johnson is the lone celebrant. The six May 15 birthdays are those of Alex Haxby, Dolores Wallace, Robyn Hooper, Sheila Hunter and Ashley Callister. John Singleton, John Hooper, and Franny Varty celebrate on May 16 while Emily Brennan, Rick Wolk, Ian Stuart and Lynn Fuhr are the May 17 birthday stars. Next come John Sbragia, Grady Craig, Ellen Macintosh and Eva Marie de Zwart who claim May 18 as theirs. On May 19, Kelly Davidson turns 29. May 20 is a great day for a birthday and the celebrants are: Norman Tait, Richard Goodall, Airiel Buckner, Dick van Aelst and Jan LeRoy. Last birthdays for this issue are the May 21 birthdays of Fred Ernst, Heather Carter and Jennifer Loree. • The Last Word: To share an item, telephone 604-947-2440 or e-mail to lbmcarter@shaw.ca.

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• BICS students selling veg/fruit seedlings & raspberry canes • Seed exchange • Set-up at 9 am • All island growers welcome! • Tables $5, kids free NEW THIS YEAR! BowFEAST farmers’ market 1st Saturday of each month at BICS in undercover area near rec ofﬁce info: elle.glave@BowenAgAlliance.ca, 604-833-4638 BowFEAST is a project of BAA in partnership with BICS, BIM & BICR

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2010 provided challenges and opportunities for chamber of commerce CAROL CRAMM & DANIEL HEALD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Tuesday Art Workshop members are having a display of their work in early May. From left are: Top row: Erwen Smith, Pat Elliott, Jan Willem Vanderwal and Anne Lagasse. Middle row: Mae Hall, Karen Watson, Sue Proctor, Matthew Smith, Shannon Rondeau and Josephine Harrison. Seated: Maura Rudden and Robyn Culter. Matthew Smith photo

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life in their shoes The Hero In You® education program offers a series of FREE curriculum-linked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to ﬁnd the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete!

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owen Island’s Tuesday Art Workshop members are excited to once again present “The Courage to Create” at Bowen Court in May. The exhibit opens Mother’s Day weekend and will be a great experience for all ages with opportunities to browse through a rich variety of artistic styles and techniques. Art Workshop members will be there each day to demonstrate and share their skills. A wonderful mix of finished works will be available for sale. Anne Lagasse is giving one of her paintings for a door prize and refreshments will be served. The club welcome new members to our workshop. They meet at Bowen Court every Tuesday morning from 9 to 1 o’clock, September through June. The midmorning refreshment break provides an opportunity to display and discuss works in progress while the diverse backgrounds and ages ranging from 18 to 80 lead to interesting conversations. Come and see the show and discover and/or nurture your creative spark. Enjoy the variety of art and the enthusiastic artists who are both professionals and amateurs. The exhibit runs Saturday May 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday May 8 and 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Bowen Island Municipality Water Main Flushing As part of its regular water system maintenance program, the Municipality will flush water mains in Bowen Bay, Bluewater Park, Cove Bay, Eagle Cliff, Hood Point, King Edward Bay and Tunstall Bay from April 23 to May 14, 2011. This procedure is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes and will not pose a health hazard. Municipal staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. Flushing will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in most neighbourhoods. Every effort will be made to ensure that water quality is not affected but some turbidity and higher than normal chlorine concentrations may be present for short periods of time. Running your tap briefly should clear this up. In addition, temporary pressure fluctuations may occur. For more information call Bob Robinson, Superintendent of Utilities at 604-947-4255. Reminder It is recommended that water users with compromised immune systems ensure that their drinking water is boiled, filtered or distilled. Engineering & Operations

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n 2010, the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce accomplished a great deal while facing some challenges. First, the accomplishments! With a small board of seven members, the chamber has taken a very active part in the island political process, particularly with the official community plan update and the national park initiative. A special mention here is due to board member Paul Rickett for his involvement in the weekly national park meeting schedule. Also of note is the road sign to Bowen Island that the chamber was instrumental in having installed on the Upper Levels highway. Now tourists can more easily find their way to Bowen Island! Getting Bowen on the road map required a great deal of negotiation culminating in a request to our local MLA. The chamber worked closely with the Bowen Island Arts Council to commission two public art projects. The statue “Embracing the Spirit of the Flame” by Winadzi James and Shane Tweten was unveiled by MP John Weston to great Island fanfare on June 12. The statue provides Islanders and visitors with a wonderful, lasting memory of the 2010 Olympic Games. In February 2011, Josh Van Dyke’s stylish mural “Corridor” became another, very welcome, addition to the beauty of our island gateway. During the Olympics, the chamber joined with the Bowen Island Arts Council and the Spirit committee to help create all the celebrations on the island including the No-Snow Winter Games in Village Square. In the fall, the chamber hosted the second chamber golf tournament in beautiful weather on what all will agree is the most scenic

golf course in the province. The year closed with the always wellattended and beloved Light Up The Cove celebration. Thanks go to our dedicated board members Rod Marsh, Paul Rickett, Piers Hayes, Dwyane Mathews, Jacqueline Massey and manager Suzanne Carvell. Going forward! In 2011, the Chamber will produce a brand new map guide to help visitors enjoy the Island. Local artist Rob Wall will design the map and have 30,000 copies printed for distribution throughout the Lower Mainland in time for the May 24th long weekend. The Chamber has secured a permanent place on a bulkhead of the Queen of Capilano to display the maps. The chamber has also secured a three-year contract with council to operate the visitors’ centre from the May long weekend to the Labour Day weekend. Plans are underway for the council to work very closely with the Bowen arts council to staff and manage the centre. And as for the challenges, the chamber, like many organizations in this economy, was not able to increase its income in 2010 to the levels needed to best serve Bowen businesses. However, the goal for 2011 is to attract a wider membership. More members mean more services and brighter prospects! The businesses on Bowen have a great opportunity to join together to network, to take advantage of group benefits, and to make a real difference in how the Island presents itself to the world. The call is out for people interested in serving on the chamber of commerce board. Here’s an opportunity to be part of the solution. An extraordinary meeting of the Chamber will be held at 7:30 on May 25 at Evergreen Hall. The meeting is open to everyone on Bowen - whether a member of the chamber of commerce or not. Come and work with a dedicated group of volunteers to build the chamber into a strong, viable body.

Bowen Island Municipality INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC At the April 4, 2011 Special Council Meeting, the National Park Community Advisory Committee presented their ﬁnal report entitled “Bowen Island National Park Reserve Community Consultation Report.” A copy of this report is available for review at Municipal Hall or the Public Library during regular business hours. It is also available on the municipal website at http://www.bimbc.ca/news_notices?nnid=693#693 Council offers their sincere thanks to the National Park Community Advisory Committee members for their hard work over the past few months.

ome on out to Aaron’s Run Sunday June 12 for a 10km, 5 km or 2km distance - something for everyone. All proceeds will benefit Aaron Sluggett’s Scholarship Endowment Fund. To register for the event, drop by Bowen Island Community Recreation, call 9472216, or drop your form and fee at Positively Fit Studio Go to positivelyfit.ca or call 947-9601.

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FRIDAY MAY 6 2011 • 7 Mariachi band Los Dorados, featuring islander Roger Arndt second from left) dazzled BICS students as part of the school’s Cultural Enrichment program.

Community vote first step towards approving a park continued, PAGE 1 The revised concept plan is, in part, Parks Canada’s answer to the extensive documentation compiled by community groups and council. And the open house is seen as an important step in Parks Canada’s engagement with Bowen residents who need to be informed about the national park reserve in order to vote on the issue. Poole, who is chair of the national park council committee, said that postponing the community vote is a likely outcome of council’s deliberation. “The committee has been in discussion with Parks Canada and we support their decision to delay the release of a revised park concept plan,” she said. “We believe that the additional time will allow Parks Canada to better respond to the recommendations from the Bowen community and Bowen council regarding the draft concept plan.” Rob Cairns was the chair of the national park community advisory commission. He said, “There are a couple of positive things. First of all, the delay of the vote allows more time for Parks Canada to answer some of the community’s questions. And holding the vote together with the municipal election will save us some money. The administration cost to run a vote like that is substantial.” Cairns added, “There’s one more thing that I think is important. There is some confusion on the purpose of the vote. The purpose is to authorize council to continue communications with Parks Canada. It is not to say yes, we

want the park, or no, we don’t want the park. This is an important distinction for some people.” Cairns thinks that the proposed timing for the community vote will give candidates a chance to talk about how they would represent islanders in negotiations with Parks Canada if they were elected. He said, “Candidates should be clear on whether they will agree to further community involvement [in the national park process] or even a further community vote once there are more details available.” John Greene has been lobbying for a delay. He said, “It is a step in the right direction. But a more appropriate time would be after the election when we have a new council with the mandate to deal with Parks Canada.” If the results of a community opinion vote are positive, the next step would involve discussions about the inclusion of land and about park management. Results from those negotiations would inform the final feasibility assessment that Parks Canada had envisioned to be done in late 2011 or early 2012. The national park council committee has also made it clear that the community vote is only the first in a number of steps toward approving a park. As the project will only move ahead with the support of Bowen’s municipal council, it will be up to elected officials to ensure that all key concerns of the community have been adequately addressed. As soon as a new date for the open house is announced, the information will posted the Undercurrent and on Parks Canada’s project website.

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Many dig in for clubhouse BRUCE RUSSELL B.I. GOLF CLUB

ith the development and building permits in hand, the ceremonial sod turning for the Bowen Island Golf Club’s new modular clubhouse took place on May 1. We are pleased to advise, the two 12’ x 40’ units were on the 6 a.m. ferry on May 3 and were completely installed by 10:30 a.m. Let the renovations begin! The use of a special multihandled shovel for the sod ceremony was most appropriate as it is a symbol for the total community effort involved to reach this mile-

stone, in just FORE months! During the next four weeks the clubhouse construction crew, led by Spencer Grundy, Garth Meeres, Rick Burrows and Brad Carter, will transfer the structure into an attractive, functional yet cozy clubhouse. As and when some volunteer assistance is required, the crew will put out the word. In the meantime, enjoy the course and transition from the Hilton to a facility that will be so much better, which will enhance what is already a great club spirit, a spirit non-members are welcome to be part of as our new facility is truly a public one. You do not have to be a

club member or have played our beautiful course to use and enjoy the clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. The more the merrier. With permits and tools in hand, we will now focus our energies on raising the final $13,650 to cover the cost of “construction”. Anyone still wishing to make a donation, please check our website www.bowengolf. com (“clubhouse”) or simply email the pro shop (Hilton) at proshop@bowengolf.com. Many thanks again to everyone who have supported our initiative to date. Together we are doing it, and better.

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New energy infuses school library LORRAINE ASHDOWN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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In waves of fiction and nonfiction, the school library sea ebbs, pulses, crashes, erodes; it deposits and builds, creating and recreating each school’s cultural and educational heritage, the broadest and best of ‘old’ and ‘new.’ From republished classics to the increasingly commercial contemporary, each book, poster, CD, and DVD advances and retreats, riding lunar tides of wind and water, before returning home — very often requiring a teacher-librarian’s replacement or repair.” These are the words of BICS school librarian Kalen Marquis who is leading the charge to update and refresh the collection of the Bowen Island Community School library as well as adding new tools in attempts to maintain information literacy. Marquis is not alone in his quest to modernize the library. He has ample help from devoted book lovers from all grades. Children love stories. Molly Macintosh is part of the Library Club and an avid reader. She and other BICS students know why reading is important. “It is like entering a different world”, Macintosh says, “When you need to escape, you just need to go to that world. It is

like a movie. It is like I am one of the characters.” Grade 4 student Caitlin Walker reads to learn. “When I read a book, “ Caitlin says, “sometimes it has interesting facts that teach me stuff.” Whatever the reason, children are drawn to books and Marquis is drawn to literacy, fostering a love of reading in every child he meets. Marquis recognizes that the world of reading and information gathering is rapidly shifting. “We are in changing times. What we are trying to do as librarians is to keep up with the change while at the same time hopefully doing that in a purposeful way. We want to know how the libraries of the future are going to look” Marquis knows that reading time for children now has stiff competition. “There are so many wonderful distractions. Research is showing that kids get their story from other means now. For a long time, the competition was movies and television. Now it is through inter-active games. The story is built into their gaming but it is not similar to the reading of the past that was considered passive.” Marquis’s job is to be a cheerleader for literacy. To do this, he pulls out all the stops. Four mascots have been enlisted to help BICS children learn to love to read including the Radical Researcher, a writer, an artist and

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BICS librarian Kalen Marquis encourages young students to foster a love of books and reading. Lorraine Ashdown photo

an avid reader. His mascots target all of the arts and they incorporate reflection and dialogue. The younger students can write letters to the mascots and the mascots will write them back. Marquis has created a “publishing centre” in the library. “If we teach them to read and write with the same kind of passion that we use when we celebrate every syllable they utter when they first start to speak, it’s natural. It’s fun. I will do anything to engage them” Under Marquis’s direction and influence, the BICS library is being updated along with help and support from Trish Jacquet, the West Vancouver School District district librarian. She agrees it is time to cull the BICS collection. “There are books here from the 50s and 60s”, she says, “and there was no room to put any more books. The new

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Artwork can be in any medium, in any subject area, for solo or group exhibitions. Submissions that include a community component eg. demonstration, workshop etc. are encouraged. A limited number of off island artists may be accepted. Applications must include an artist’s statement, CV, portfolio (hardcopy, CD, or website accepted) and three originals.

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ones were getting lost.” Jacquet managed to find a good home for the old books; many were sent off to Africa. It takes manpower to update a school library. And it takes money. Quality and award-winning books and novels from Canadian and international authors will be bought. New and gently used books from an Aboriginal bookseller will be purchased. The teen section will be expanded. Supplies and incentives for future reading, writing and research programs will also be purchased. Digital storybook clubs are on the horizon as well as traditional and electronic book clubs. The last element of the list of expenditures includes and upgrade of library technology for research and audio-visual presentations. For such an ambitious, list a major star had to be enlisted to help raise the funds. Enter Elvis Presley. Indeed, he is breaking away from the Heartbreak Hotel and lending his talents to help raise funds for the BICS library. Elvis will be performing at a soldout event on Saturday, May 7 at the Tunstall Bay Community Club. As fate would have it, literacy is very important to Elvis. “I was born poor in a two-room shotgun house. I was an average student and I struggled with reading. That is how I found music. I envied those kids who could study and read.” With Elvis’ commitment to literacy, the future of the BICS school library is in good hands. And long after Elvis is gone, devoted teachers and librarians will be keeping the love of books and stories growing strong.

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Choir concert to bring a little sunshine

6:15-7:15 p.m. Info: Angie 9472880. Free registration until May 28.

eed a little sunshine? The Bowen Island Community Choir is approaching its twentieth anniversary and has come a long way since those early days. Led by the fearless Ellen MacIntosh and now 50 voices strong, the choir is able to perform more challenging and varied music. This year’s Spring Concert is fast approaching and promises to offer something for everyone. Do you love to sing and are thinking of joining the choir? Or do you just love to listen to people who love to sing? Either way, the Spring Concert should be on your calendar. There will be two performances on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. Tickets are available at Cates Hill Pharmacy and at the door: $12, $10 for seniors, and $5 for children under 12.

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

• Legion Dinner: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

• Bowen Island Library: Library hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Now open Sun. Closed Mon.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

• Bridge Club: 7 p.m. at Bowen Court.

• BowFEAST farmers’ market: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at BICS undercover area. Info at elle.glave@ BowenAgAlliance.ca or 833-4638. • Bowen Children’s Centre Clothing Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.

• Drop-in knitting group: Every Weds., from 2-5 p.m., in the lounge at Bowen Court. All levels welcome. • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall.

• Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe. Joan Hayes talks about James House, a South African initiative for underprivileged children. Guests welcome.

• Deep Fun CD Release Concert: 7:30 pm at The Gallery. With Pauline Le Bel and guest musicians Corbin Keep and Teun Schut. Tickets at Phoenix $12.50 or at the door $15.

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SUNDAY, MAY 8 • Farewell Toast to Mallory Smith: 1 to 4 p.m. at the Legion. Members and guests only (if you’re not a member, one will sign you in). For more info, call Bill Pocklington at 240-8422.

OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY MAY 13TH 9:30 TO 11:30 AM

• Parent and Tot Drop-In: 9:45-11:15 a.m. in BICS gym. • Drop-in Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. Call Lisa 947-2246.

• Family Place: For parents, caregivers and children 0-6 years. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 947-6976. Lower Artisan Square. • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. • Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and Bowen Island Preschool, 947-9626.

The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years experience working as a Learning Resources Specialist in a school environment and will hold a Special Education degree or a Bachelor of Education with a Special Education designation.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for FREE seminar, www.travelonly.ca, 1-800-608-1117, Ext. 2020. BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffic Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your FutureBe the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing 1-888-570-0892 Must Sell HOMEWORKERS Get paid daily! Now Accepting: Simple Full/Part Time Data Entry & Online Computer Related Work is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com I MADE $180,000 IN 6 Months In A Down Economy! Let Me Show You How I Did It! www.make180K.com

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DGS CANADA We are Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto (RT) - a leading international mining group (http://www.riotinto.com) and the global leader in the aluminum industry. We supply high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminum worldwide and our AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark. To sustain this enviable market position, we count on the driving force of our 24,000 employees in 27 countries, all sharing our passion for excellence in product innovation, global practices and standards and cutting-edge technology. In particular, our commitment to excellence in managing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibilities is the hallmark of our activities. Our ultimate goal is ZERO - zero injuries, zero occupational illnesses, and zero environmental harm.

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Located in the Kitimat region of British Columbia, the Kitimat, Kemano and Watershed operations are part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America. Over the next four years, the Kitimat Smelter will convert from 1950s reduction technology to the most advanced version of AP40 technology. This new smelter will have a maximum aluminum production capacity of 420 000 tonnes per year, primarily supplying the Asian markets.

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HELP WANTED

Stuck On Designs, a growing print and customized clothing shop, is currently seeking an experienced full time designer. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is a must. Must be able to work with clients, meet deadlines, multi task and function well in a team environment. stuckon@citytel.net or fax 250-624-6160

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FABRICATORS The Lemare Group is currently seeking a boom man for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-9564888.

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Call Lori 604-777-2195

MAINTENANCE PLANNER Under Coordinator/Manager supervision, the Maintenance Planner will plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a particular production department. Technical aspects include but are not limited to: - Develop accurate work estimates for labour, material, tools, etc. - Develop and implement efficient job plans - Ensure safety risk assessments and remediation plans are done prior to scheduling - Coordinate procurement of materials, parts staging for planned work The preferred candidate will possess an Interprovincial Trades qualification and/or Technical experience (educational or work experience). A minimum of 3-5 years related experience in an industrial setting is preferred and the candidate will be one whose #1 priority is safety in the workplace. We offer an attractive remuneration package, a range of Rio Tinto benefits, as well as the sought after opportunity to develop and expand upon your knowledge and experience with a world leader in the industry. Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. To apply, please submit an on-line application directly at our website at www.riotinto.com/careers before Friday, May 13th, 2011. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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DRIVER - Fraser Valley based heavy haul trucking company has opening for one qualified class 1 driver. Must have min 2yrs exp., be bondable and able to cross the border. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112 . No phone calls PLS LODWICK TRANSPORT - Singles Wanted - Roundtrip: AB & BC to California. Premium Equipment, Benefits. Achievable bonuses. Solid, family oriented company. Reefer freight. Toll-Free 1-800-265-8374 ext: 228. Fax: 905-564-8381. Email: shirleym@lodwicktransport.net.

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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Avail. 1-888-424-9417 CONCRETE FINISHERS. Edmonton-based company seeks experienced concrete finishers for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; John@RaidersConcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. DAR-CAR TRUCKING LTD. is now hiring log & gravel truck drivers & buncher, skidder & processor operators. Please fax resume 403638-4378 or call 403-638-3645 or email: conlog@telusplanet.net FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 GENERAL LABOURER, Rigger/ Welder Fabricator/Crane Operator. Amix Salvage & Sales /Marine Division. Amix is seeking motivated, hard working team members to add to an already strong and versatile team. Do you want to work in the water? Do you want to make the big lift? Do you want to help to make a mark in the marine salvage industry?... Come Aboard!!! Experience with barges, cranes, boats is an asset. Certifications in respective disciplines also an asset All applicants considered. We are COR certified and very serious about the safety of our Team.

Fax: 1-866-812-3132 or hcoisne@amixsalvage.ca L.S.MCLELLAN TRUCKING Cranbrook, BC Looking for Owner Operators with or without own equipment. We offer year round stable work, excellent work environment, flexibility, benefit pkg. You will need to have min 5 years exp, clean abstract, FAST card or passport, well maintained equipment. More info call Ken at 877-717-2988 or fax resume to 250-417-2982 or email ken@ lsmclellantrucking.com MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 REQUIRED: TJ HD Mechanics for Southern Interior Road Maintenance Company’s Lillooet location. Fax resume to (250)374-4114 or email joannam@dawcon.com. For further information

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a hydraulic loader/hoe chucker for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

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Snug Cove General Store in Bowen Island is hiring a full-time MEAT CUTTER. * Requirement: Completion of secondary school; Experience as Meat cutter an asset, but not necessary. Will train; Basic knowledge of English required. * Duties: Cut, trim, and prepare standard cuts of meat; Remove bones from meat; Cut poultry into parts; Grind meats and slice cooked meats; Wrap and package prepared meats * Salary: $16-19/hr depending on experience, 37.5 hours/per week, 2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work. Send resume to: sungjin75@hotmail.com

Req. for West Coast Moulding & Millwork, Port Kells BC. Must have previous exp. running moulders & capability of grinding profile knifes, set-up of moulder heads & complete knowledge of a moulders operations. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Beneﬁts. Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs @westcoastmoulding.com

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360, 604-856-7975 BOSTON TERRIER; CKC REG; Rep.Breeder; first shots, avail May 21. Contact 604.868.7212 or 604.794.3786 BOSTON TERRIER; CKC REG; Rep.Breeder; first shots, avail May 21. Contact 604.868.7212 or 604.794.3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chocolate CKC reg’d LAB pups, 1st shots, tattoo, view parents, H & E, ready now. $750. 604-533-3733 GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots, males & females. Exc European bloodline. (604)997-2404 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $550. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $550. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217

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Don’t miss out on this year’s garden club plant sale JOHN LAWRENCE

The better items sell out very quickly. The club’s 200 members have been collecting a wide range of plants and scrubs over the last month or two to ensure that a wide variety will be on display. Prices, as always, will be rock bottom. Given the ravages of our resident deer population, expect to find a large collection of deer-resistant plants for the unfenced

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portions of your property. When in doubt about the most serendipitous placing of that must-have beauty, be sure to ask a club member for help and advice. Through the generosity of our many donors, the raffle will offer a dozen different

hen you buy a plant at the Bowen Island Garden Club’s annual plant sale, you don’t just add beauty to your own garden. Monies raised at the sale go towards beautification projects of the entire island. The plant sale and raffle is the club’s annual fundraiser to support projects such as daffodil plantings, invasive plant eradication, and golf course flower beds. In Advertising Representative addition, the programs The Bowen Island Undercurrent newspaper has an outstanding opportunity to of visiting monthly develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing.The candidate must have speakers and open garthe ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. dens are an important The successful candidate will have sales experience - preferably in the advertising resource for members or retail industry. You are a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing and non-members alike. account list. Good interpersonal skills are a must and experience is an asset. The This event is at BICS position requires a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. on Saturday, May 14. The sale opens at 11 Please submit your resume with cover letter by May 20th, 2011. a.m. and lasts for one To: Ad Manager, North Shore Outlook hour only. Be sure to admanager@northshoreoutlook.com allow yourself plenty of fax 604 903-1001 time to get a place in #104 – 980 West 1st Street the front of the queue. North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4

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Bowen Island Public Library is hiring a Summer Reading Club Coordinator to plan, prepare and run a weekly reading program for children ages 5 to 12. The position is open to all students continuing post-secondary full time studies in September 2011.

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The successful applicant will be: - Enthusiastic for work with children, books and reading - Comfortable handling a group of 15 to 20 children - Able to work creatively and independently, and as part of a team - Organized and motivated - Skilled in web applications and standard computer applications, such as Word and Excel Experience working with children would be considered an asset. Terms of Employment: 30 hours per week, for 10 - 12 weeks. Some evening and weekend shifts may be required. Wage $13.00 per hour Start date, June 06, 2011 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MAY 15, 2011 at 4 pm Resumes can be dropped of at the library (430 Bowen Trunk Rd.), emailed to info@bowenlibrary.ca , or mailed to P.O. Box 10, Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0. For more information call Tina at 947-9788. Full details available at www.bowenlibrary.ca. We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

2010 Park Model Clearance 61K OBO 250-495-4650 jim@somhomes.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

818 660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 707 APARTMENT FURNISHED BEAUTIFUL, bright 2 bdr 2 bath upper ﬂoor in great neighbourhood. Close to everything. Gas FP,insuite laundry,hardwood ﬂoors, beautifully furnished. $1650 plus utilities. 604 512-0000

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COTTAGES

LOON LAKE Cabin, sleeps 7, full kitchen & bath, dock, boat launch, $100/day - 3 day min. 250-826-5575 or email: krissie01@shaw.ca

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1974 VW Beetle. Orange. Totally restored. Documents avail. $8000 obo. 604-855-5019 for details.

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AUTO FINANCING

Bowen’s own: local

MORTGAGES

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

prizes valued at up to $150. Tickets will be on sale at the General Store over the weekend and at BICS the morning of the sale. The draw will take place at 11.50 a.m.

CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215. 2000 MONTE CARLO SS, fully loaded, black with black lthr. int. 3.8 V6, exc. cond. $5495 604-465-0044 2004 BUICK LASABRE, cloth int, 148K, show room cond, private, $7900 obo. 604-593-5072. OLDSMOBILE ALERO 1999. V6 auto, 4 door, loaded, low km’s, no accid, AirCared til July ‘12. $3500. 778-888-6805 / 778-837-6577

TRUCKS & VANS

1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500. Phone (604)463-2507 2000 GMC JIMMY SLS V6, 4.3L, loaded, new brakes, tires & battery. 4x4. $3500 obo. 778-846-5649 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $12,750.obo. 1 owner, well maintained. Purchased new at Abby Chrysler. Joe 604-309-7302 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. Crew cab, long box, full load, s. roof, leather, 96K. $29,860 obo. 604836-5931

MARINE 912

BOATS

SEAGUL 3 h.p. out board motor $300. (604)687-4305

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, auto, 1 owner, 95K, silver, black leather, mint cond, $6400, (778)889-3560.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2006 25’ TRAVEL TRAILER, sleeps 6, slide out, exc. cond. $14,900. Tom (604)531-2984 2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970 2007 CHEROKEE Lite 18DD, sleeps 7, Tub, shower, Micro, A/c. $10,500: 604-596-0275

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal. 100% Free Information Booklet. 1-8-Now-Pardon (1-866-972-7366). Speak with a Specialist- No Obligation. www.PardonServicesCanada.com. A+BBB Rating. 20+ Yrs Experience. Conﬁdential. Fast. Affordable.

U NCL ASSI F I E DS

To place your unclassiﬁed ad on this page call 604.947.2442 email: ads@bowenislandundercurrent.com Deadline: Monday 4p.m. 58

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BowFEAST Farmers’ Market 1st Saturday of each month @BICS undercover area near rec ofﬁce. Join us Sat. May 7, 10 am to 1 pm. All island growers welcome! elle.glave@BowenAgAlliance.ca FOR RENT: 4 bedroom apt. between Village Sq. & Municipal Hall. Occupancy June 1st. Sorry no pets. References req’d. 947-2944

Top Dollar Today!

Scrap Cars & Trucks

778.772.4724 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 $0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

NORTH VANCOUVER ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE Grand Blvd., Grand Manor Guest House & Apts. Avail. Day, Week, Month. Furnished rooms/apts, NS/NP www.grandmanor.net 604-988-6082

GOT RATS?? We Can Help. 947-6961

Heritage tomato plants for sale. Call Sandy 947-9295 or Kelly 947-9104 Lance’s Recycling I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430

Lyn Watson (Edwards) 604-765-7983 cell 604-984-9711 ofﬁce 604-947-9214 home www.lynjwatson.com lyn.watson@shaw.ca Men - follow Christ through a study of the Gospel of John. Meet Sat. mornings @ Artisan Sq. Contact: islandevangel@gmail.com Nicole Soleil Non-toxic housecleaning. 947-6961

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

UNCLASSIFIED

FOUND: Set of Car Keys @ BI Marina. Call 947-9710

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H

TUSCANY RESTAURANT is hiring experienced line cooks. You are reliable & punctual & play well with others. Bring your enthusiasm & creativity to our team. Email: info@tuscanypizza.com

SUMMER DAYCAMP LEADERS BI Comm. Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, creative & reliable people for our popular Mini/Club Bowen Daycamps this summer. These are full-time positions for up to 10 weeks. Leaders will work with children 5-12 yrs old in a variety of settings & assisting with training & supervising of youth volunteers. People with previous experience working with children are preferred. Email resumes to sshannon@bimbc.ca or sjennings@bimbc.ca by May 13, 2011 VACANCY COMMERCIAL SPACE Location: Artisan Square, 569 A Prometheus Place Size: 400 sq. feet Available Now 1st Month Rent Free Contact: Audra Orring 604 908-0545 604-565-0750

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Around Bowen

Last weekend’s festivities and events were blessed with sunshine and enthusiastic audiences.B Jim McConnan keeps the beat for the Black Sheep on May Day. C Sadie Jones and Peter Rawsthorne help to raise the Maypole. D Jude Neale sings with friend and pianist Elaine Taylor at the launch of Jude’s new book of poetry Only the Fallen Can See. E Emily van Lithe de Jeude delights her audience with her facepainting skills. F Bob Doucet, “Jasper”, Claire Allen and Martin Clarke smile readily at the library’s pearl anniversary celebration. G Chief librarian Tina Nielsen watches the festivities. Lorraine Ashdown and Susanne Martin photos.

VA N C O U V E R ’ S L A S T A N D BEST OCEANFRONT 10-ACRE OCEANFRONT LOTS WITHIN METRO VANCOUVER FROM LESS THAN $1.5M IT’S CALLED THE CAPE ON BOWEN. But it might as well be called Once-in-a-Lifetime Bay with its unsurpassed views of Georgia Strait. Waterfront land like this is extremely rare anywhere close to Vancouver. Estate lots set in 10 acres, free of existing structures, just 20 minutes from West Vancouver are simply no longer available. Except at The Cape on Bowen. There are just 14 exclusive oceanfront lots available. This can be your legacy property, for retirement or for weekends. It can also be an architectural statement that complements an exquisite island location.

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