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It’s a simple yes or no National park vote is slated for municipal election day SUSANNE MARTIN Contributing writer

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here were five options for the national park vote on the table: the dual or single vote and holding the vote before, on, or after the election.

And during a public hearing on Monday night, all five options received passionate endorsement from island residents. But when it was time to reach a decision, council found it easy to listen to the pros and cons and come to a consensus – a simple yes or no vote on election day.

Council unanimously passed a motion to hold a single community vote on November 19 with the question “Do you support the creation of a national park reserve on Bowen Island?”

Because the decision was made at a committee of the whole meeting, the final decision will be made at the council meeting on September 19.

Council looked at the availability of mail balloting, the cost of polling and completeness of information as selection criteria. “If you look at the mail balloting issue, it is not available before November 19,” Councillor Nerys Poole said in her report to council.

“This reality does disenfranchise primarily off island residents who own property on Bowen.”

The report identified holding the community vote at election time as the most cost effective option and suggested wording for a single or dual vote process. One option was to have a vote in November and envision a second vote that was based on the final national park concept at a later date. “But obviously any vote after the election or whether or not there’s a vote, that’s for determination by the next council,” Poole said.

In an old work plan, the feasibility assessment study was to have been completed before the community vote. That situation has changed. Parks Canada is engaged in discussions with Metro Vancouver and First Nations and there is more information to come within the next six months. continued, PAGE 3

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Nerys Poole starts election with bid for mayor MARTHA PERKINS Editor

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ovember’s municipal election race has (unofficially) begun.

Nerys Poole, who first won election in 2008 as a councillor, is making a bid for mayor.

With Bob Turner’s decision not to seek a second term as mayor, Poole believes that it’s important to have continuity from one council to the next.

She also thinks that her experiences as a lawyer, chair of several non-profit

agencies and long-time Islander can be of benefit.

“Experience counts,” she says in an interview. “It is critically important to have people who have been there [on council] before and understand how things work.”

Poole started coming to Bowen in 1963 and moved here permanently when she retired in 2005. She was a lawyer with the province’s Attorney General, defending government decision making. In winning her first bid for council in 2008, she also won a

seat on the Islands Trust.

Poole says she has some specific ideas of what she’d like to achieve in the next three years.

The first is ensuring the municipality’s financial shape is in order. “I think we’re in good shape for next year,” she says. The municipality has been investing in infrastructure, including increasing the roads budget from $300,000 to $500,000, upgrading the sewage treatment plant, installing continued, PAGE 2

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Mayor Turner retires from Bowen politics

Poole has goals for new council continued, PAGE 1

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here are family gatherings to attend, a garden to plant and travels to be taken.

But as Bob Turner looks forward to the things that retirement from politics will give him time to do, he’s also very proud of what’s been achieved.

After three terms in office, Turner has decided not to run again. He was elected to the island’s inaugural council in 1999, took a three-year hiatus from politics, and then returned for two successful bids for mayor, one in 2005 and the other in 2008.

“It’s been a big part of my life for 10 years,” he says. “Personally, I’ve gained a lot. I’ve learned a lot about Bowen and myself.”

In the past three years, Turner believes council has done more to improve the island’s infrastructure than in the past 20. There the sewage treatment plant upgrade, road improvements, the artificial turf field and the satellite fire hall. Another major achievement has been the creation of the Official Community Plan, which sets out the vision for moving ahead. As well, “we’ve rebuilt the staff” and have a very good team in place.

“I think we’ve accomplished a lot,” he says.

“I’m feeling good about where we are and that makes it easier to step aside.”

the artificial turf field, and approving a satellite fire hall on the western side of the island.

“These are all necessary but we’ve been lowering the reserves. We need a good solid savings account.”

She also has some “pretty strong ideas about managing the workload of council and staff.”

She’d like fewer council meetings, a financial committee and a clearer definition of council’s role.

Council should set policy and leave the day-to-day operations to staff.

Councillor Nerys If, for instance, an Poole is running for Islander complains mayor. about a road, that complaint should be passed on to the CAO, who will decide how best to deal with it. It’s not the councillor’s role to go to the roads department to say the pothole should be fixed.

“Council has one employee and that’s the CAO and that’s where any concerns should be

raised. We need tighter discipline.”

Poole has been accused of putting her desire to preserve the island’s natural state ahead of calls for new housing. “I’m definitely a believer in managing growth.” What about stopping it?” “No. A certain amount of growth is possible.”

The Official Community Plan has set out the island’s vision of the future and now it’s council’s role to set land-use guidelines about how to achieve that. But she says she’s learned a lot in her first year of council about how that should be done.

“It’s important not to take a draft bylaw to the people,” she says. If a problem is identified and a need for a bylaw arises – such as steep slope protection –first council and staff should identify broad objectives; then, identify stakeholders who can contribute to formulating policies.

After that, this broad-stroke outline should be taken to the public.

Based on public reaction and input, a draft bylaw can be formulated.

This November, there’s at least one new political organization on the island. OneBowen is going to be announcing its slate of candidates;

by having people who are committed to certain beliefs and objectives, and stating those objectives clearly in the campaign, islanders can elect a council that can move forward with achieving those goals.

Poole says that “the information they’ve put out is feel-good stuff” and she, like everyone, can agree with the objectives. “It all makes sense.”

However, she adds, “I’m not sure we need a slate on Bowen.”

She also thinks it would be wrong to have an entire council of new faces. Her first term on council “would have been a lot more challenging for the newbies if we didn’t have experienced councillors there.

It was critically important to have people who had been there before and understood how things work.”

She “really believes that diversity on council is important and we’ve benefited from that. We do listen to each other and sometimes, we change our votes based on what others have to say.”

As to a “Poole, Turner and [Doug] Hooper cabal, there were certainly a number of issues where we didn’t always vote in uniform.”

A reminder of the election process...

2011 General Local Elections In order to allow mail ballot voting for qualified electors, Bowen Island Municipality will be utilizing Lists of Registered Electors for both resident electors and non-resident property electors during the 2011 local government election. The Municipality is using the current Provincial Voters List prepared by Elections BC as the List for resident electors and has prepared a List for non-resident property electors.

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No means no; yes can mean maybe

Here’s what islanders had to say about the vote

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Councillor Peter Frinton wanted to know what crucial information was missing from the revised concept plan. Mel Turner, a consultant in the national park process, identified two outstanding issues: designation of Seymour Landing as a park access point and the fact that Parks Canada had not heard from Metro Vancouver whether a transfer of Crippen Park is feasible.

“Another aspect,” Turner said, “is the response to the revised concept itself. Parks Canada has set October 15 as the date for comments back from the community. We don’t at this point of time have the benefit of knowing what the people have to say.”

Turner placed a high importance on a letter from the province that ensured the municipality that an establishment agreement would only go forward if it had community approval. He said, “The issue then becomes: how is this council or how are future councils going to measure community support? This council has suggested [holding] a community vote. Given the support of the province, the best time for that vote would seem to me when the establishment agreement is drafted so we know exactly what we’re voting for....

Parks Canada and the province are looking to the community to indicate whether or not they are supporting the initiative. Clearly, the sooner that level of support is indicated the better because everyone can then move on.”

Frinton said that Metro Vancouver had, in a closed session, assigned a value for Crippen Park. He added that “in open meetings, it has been determined that Metro Vancouver takes the position that they will not release land except for due consideration of return. So it is either going to be a trade or it would be a fair market value or it would be some other mechanism. They have also indicated more of a willingness to some kind of partnership agreement.”

In a discussion about the timing of the vote, council excluded the option of holding the vote prior to the election because mail balloting wasn’t available. Mayor Bob Turner said, “The options that are remaining in front of us are a vote or no vote. Essentially, deferring the vote to the future is no vote because it’s up to the next council to determine what’s done after the election.”

Councillor David Wrinch urged, “I don’t think there is any question that we have to have a vote at the election time.

One way or the other, that is going to be at least our first vote.”

Councillor Doug Hooper agreed. “I support a vote on November 19 for two reasons. One is the issue of the mandate. I think the next council needs to have a clear mandate articulated on the national parks question. And the second reason is with respect to accountability. I think the electorate deserves to know where the candidates for the next council stand with respect to what they will do with the outcome of that vote. Will they bring it back to a second vote or will they obtain the authority to advise Parks Canada what the Bowen position is at some point in the future? There is that whole accountability of whether or not the issue will ultimately be determined by the public or by council.”

Not all councillors were positive about future negotiations.

Councillor Cro Lucas said, “A national park on Bowen possibly would be an opportunity to receive additional revenue for this municipality without increasing taxes. Having said that, I believe that the die in this process was cast when Parks Canada presented their revised concept plan. It was only fractually changed. Most importantly, it failed to recognize the petition request that Crippen Park be removed from the park plan. I believe there is a substantial number in the community who now have lost faith in process. And they need a clean and unbiased question for the public poll.”

Lucas spoke in favour of a single vote at election time.

The future of Crippen is a discussion topic among various agencies and may be relevant for the community opinion vote. Victor Chan photo Wrinch raised the issue of Parks Canada’s conversation with Metro Vancouver and First Nations. “I would like to make a decision when I get answers to those kind of questions. I would hope that a yes vote now would not preclude another opportunity to say no.” Wrinch concluded that he would favour a twostep process, as long as it was assured that a second vote would be held.

Frinton said, “The important thing to me is that it be a simple, clear question. And it is not predicated on the revised concept plan. It is simply a gut question of whether or not we would like to have a park.... I don’t like this to be wedded to the concept plan in front of us because clearly, there are deficiencies from a community perspective. I would hope that the discussion would then be in the public realm around the greater issues and not the minutia what if and this, that and the next thing but look at the merit or the downsides of having that national park.”

Councillor Alison Morse said, “If the single vote was a no, then a letter would go from council saying that Bowen says no?”

Mayor Turner answered: “This council will have two council meetings following the vote so that puts us in a position to know the outcome of the vote, to speak to it and communicate what the majority opinion is to Parks Canada and the province.

My own opinion is that this is the duty of this council to close the loop on that.”

Poole said, “This council will have the opportunity to send a message to Parks Canada that, if it is a yes, this is not this community saying, ‘just go ahead and do whatever you like.’ This is this community saying yes to the concept. And we are basically going to hold the province to their commitment to ensure that we get the best deal for Bowen. The next council may very easily decide to hold a vote on the terms and conditions. And the reasons we need to communicate that to Parks Canada is that if there’s a yes vote, we want to be in the best negotiating position.”

To sum it up, Hooper said, “A no means no. A yes means maybe or yes. It’s as simple as that.”

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everal islanders weighed in about the community opinion vote on a national park at Monday’s meeting. Here are some highlights: Colleen O’Neil (on behalf of OneBowen) said, “The most commonly expressed frustration from those citizens we’ve spoken with is the level of detail in the concept plan. It’s not adequate enough to allow residents to make an informed decision about something that is so critical to our way of life on Bowen.”

Favouring the dual vote option, O’Neil said “the community vote should ask simply, given what we’ve heard so far, do we want to continue the conversation with Parks Canada in anticipation of a binding vote on an establishment plan. If the outcome of the preliminary vote is no, then the issue is resolved. If the vote is yes, Bowen Island has time to prepare and present its vision, our community’s vision of a national park to Parks Canada.”

Michael Cornelissen was of another opinion. He said, “Regrettably, the mayor and council have been outmaneuvered by Parks Canada into the undesirable position of having to conduct a community vote concurrently with the civic election.”

He urged council to abandon the dual vote option “because it would be grossly misleading for voters to believe that if they vote yes now, that they will be able to change that with a second kick at the can in the future.”

Stephen Foster spoke as an individual. He said, “The concern I have is that we haven’t finished the feasibility assessment. Parks Canada themselves are saying that we have a round to do with Metro Vancouver and First Nations before we feel that we’ve completed it. And so, I support a vote but I am a little confused as to why we are considering doing a vote now on a concept that is still somewhat projected rather than clear.”

Foster also referred to the letter from the province that assures the community that “Bowen Island’s interest will fully be integrated in the establishment of a park reserve.”

Foster is of the opinion that when we are looking at a draft agreement, the province is likely to come back to the community to make a decision. He said, “It gives us the perfect window to make a decision at that time.”

Andrew Stone argued that the best time for the community vote would be before the election. “This situation is not about having a park or not, it’s about the survival and betterment of our community. Let our community grow and flourish, council, and give us a chance to do it. Let’s not have the park issue shroud us from choosing appropriate candidates to deal with seniors’ care, a crisis that we are going to be entering in within the next few years, the financial health of the community, the affordability housing crisis that we have had for the past five to seven years, lack of diversified local economy, the emerging cost crisis that’s upon almost all islanders who are seeing an inflationary increase between ten to twenty per cent per year, increasing time pressures on our commuters with the stresses that places on our families.”

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EDITORIAL

Political parties may impede politics on Bowen Island

Electioneering on the letters page

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he next few weeks are going to prove very challenging for me as moderator of the letters to the editor section of the newspaper. Bowen Islanders have always had strong opinions which they like to state strongly. And there are few things that engender more opinions than municipal elections.

The trick for both letter-writer and editor will be to separate the personal from the political.

Those who run for council expose themselves to both plaudits and criticism.

The newspaper in no way wants to hinder either. But there’s a risk of getting into a quagmire if letters are used to argue the particular personal merits of a candidate.

So after reading this week’s story on Nerys Poole’s bid for mayor, it’s one thing to write “I disagree with Nerys Poole that we need a continuum of experience on council” or “I think Nerys is bang on when it comes to council’s achievements,” but it’s another thing to launch into a critique of Nerys as a person. Not only is it not civil discourse, but for every attack letter, there will be one of endorsement.

There are no black-or-white rules drawn in the sand on this. Each letter is a judgement call, right or wrong, and there will be those who disagree with my judgement.

On the same note, before the final date for announcing candidacy is here, if people who are thinking of running for council write a letter to the editor, please state your political aspirations so readers can put your comments in perspective.

Likewise, if you’re part of a group actively involved in the election, please let readers know.

Martha Perkins

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How independent have past candidates been?

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e: Party politics or independent candidates Eric Sherlock’s criticism of electoral organizations is disingenuous. Anyone closely following Bowen municipal politics will recognize Mr. Sherlock’s description of the dark side of politics on Bowen as our reality: organizations that have chosen not to declare themselves have, for years, through their members, been funding, and electing “independent” candidates who support their political agendas. Following Mr. Sherlock’s own logic, we can only conclude that these organizations have expected “the loyalty” of their “representatives” after the election.

Oddly, Mr. Sherlock points out that an electoral organization only has to disclose its financial sources after the election is over. As he knows, the same holds true for independents. So his point is? He fears “backroom operators.” We have to ask if he is referring to those who have been setting the agenda at council for years?

OneBowen is not a political party, although we do welcome members of all provincial and federal political

parties. OneBowen is an electoral organization, as provided for in the Local Government Act of BC. Having witnessed the waste of volunteer effort, municipal finances, and staff resources caused by the antics of the last few Councils, we believe in electing a slate of councillors who share a stated agenda and are committed to common goals.

There is, and will continue to be, full opportunity to learn about OneBowen and about our agenda for our community. We pride ourself on our transparency. We already have a website (OneBowen.ca); our membership meetings are open to non-members; and we will have a campaign office in Snug Cove. Islanders should find all this a refreshing alternate to the old ways endorsed by Mr. Sherlock.

Sowing fear of the unknown has been a tried and true tactic in Bowen politics for years. We look forward in the coming weeks to discussing ideas and issues rather than unfounded fears.

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read last week’s letter to the editor, Party Politics or Independent Candidates,

by Eric Sherlock with interest.

I too am concerned about the challenge to the Island’s tradition of being represented by independent candidates.

I have been a voter on the the island for 20 years. (voting for representatives on the Islands Trust and GVRD Council, then for Bowen Island Municipal councilors and mayor). In the non-party system, the process has been simple. Assess candidates based on their past contributions to the community, their values and their views on things that I think are important, their knowledge of the Bowen Island community and government, their election platform and who they associate with.

As well, I have attended allcandidates meetings to learn more about candidates that I didn’t know well.

For me this is democracy at its strongest – what you see is what you get. In the many council meeting I’ve attended, municipal councillors (all independent non-party members) investigate and discuss issues and vote based on their dialogue and input from municipal staff, committees and the public. Decisions are public and on record.

With a party system, will there be unelected party members and/or funders directing their councillors how to vote?

I have many concerns about democracy in a Bowen Island within a political party system.

Will many decisions about policy and councillor voting be made by an unelected party executive? Who is funding the party — how will party councillors vote on issues that could benefit major funders?

Will parties have to find major funders in order to continue to exist ? As with federal and provincial politics, will qualified candidates be excluded from elections because campaign costs become so high that an individual cannot afford to run?

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Over-the-top idealism pervades the OCP update To the Editor:

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Flabbergasted! What will council say next?

tion growth” and Policy 242 (imagine 242 policies and we are only half way through) “ensure that expansion of ferry services follows rather than anticipates demand”. And I was so sure this was a plan – which deals with future needs!

What is glaringly absent is what happens if a national park is established on Bowen.

Much of the OCP would be tossed into the ash can because if a park is established everything is changed, starting with local governance. Actually, it makes no sense to adopt an OCP until the future of a national park on Bowen is decided because the OCP would have to be extensively revised to accommodate it – or, more likely, the park would be in the driver’s seat and they would, reluctantly, have to accommodate us.

Even more galling is that a few years back our council put forth $10,000 for a computerized, detailed, map based program that could bind together all these topics and allow differing future plans for Bowen to be explored. Trouble was our planner of the day didn’t know how to work the program or else we would have had a soundly based OCP – including public input — long before now.

But hey, this is Bowen Island; the less we expect the more realistic we become.

Spending money on more studies and then shelving them – well now that’s the real world, isn’t it? The latest is the $35,000 council spent this year on yet another plan for the Cove – since shelved along with the many, many others. And I understand this OCP update cost $140,000. According to Councillor Poole, there is a lot more to come!

Bruce Howlett

Slate offers transparent commitment to goals To the Editor:

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also be able to ensure the platform’s timely implementation. Slates, each with a specific platform, are a necessary condition for a properly-informed election.

Moreover, with a majority of council seats, a slate’s members can be readily held accountable for any failure to achieve the objectives contained in the platform. None of this leaves any room for (in Eric’s words of grave alarm) “backroom operators [to] issue instructions” to the slate. The only “instructions” that will concern the slate’s members will be the commitments they have made during the election to Bowen’s voters.

ouncillor Nerys Poole believes the new OCP to be a real achievement (letters, September 9).

I do not share her unqualified satisfaction. A major reason is that the OCP was the basis for the attack on property rights contained, with scant justification, in those three intrusive, repressive proposed bylaws (steep slopes; environmentally sensitive areas; watershed, aquifer, and stream protection). Anything able to bear such loathsome offspring is very likely itself to be genetically flawed.

Moving right along, apparently Eric Sherlock does not approve of a political party supporting a slate of candidates in a Bowen election. He declares that “Slate politics represents a dangerous concentration of money and IN power...”.

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t is the afternoon of Sept. 6, 2011 cogent sense and is somewhat aniand I have been commissioned by mated. The king of animation of this my editor, P. Mart, to report on the group though is Peter Frinton. Peter meeting I sit in as I scribble these very just used the word “flabbergasted” words up at the municipal hall. In the twice within the space of 30 seconds, course of a normal day I shun meetings a virtual cavalcade of excitement for a like B.C. Ferries shuns consulting with meeting of this kind. riders, but I need at least one news I’m grateful. story.

There is lots of moving and secondThis is the opening of Bowen couning of motions and it’s flawless. I liken cil’s fall session and with the election it to back when I was with Vancouver upcoming, it is the final session for this Theatresports. Spending years doing council. There’s yet another meeting improvisation taught us when to jump tonight that Susanne Martin will cover in with an offer and we rarely stumbled (our stories will precede this column by over one another. Here, each time a a week). I intend to do a good job here second-er is needed one is seamlessly today and am listening really hard but found. at the same time I am also, discreetly, I go out to stretch the legs and writing this Slow Lane. gabble with municipal employees I’m writer-multi-tasker.

Casey Grundy, Sheana Laing and Lisa In part, I’ll direct this Lane Wrinch – the amusing Candy at any of you considering a Sorrentino isn’t about — but run for office, as a glimpse into they’re nose-to-the-grindstone the gig. To begin, I must say types, a bit of kibitzing, yes, but that this seems a polite place they have work to get done and (I believe there’s a method hustle about. Peter comes out. to their non-madness, a for“Enjoying yourself in there, malized manner of debating, Marcus?” he asks. the name of which I forget).

“I am indeed.”

Anyhow, it is led by Mayor “Oh come on now, you can’t Bob Turner, surely one of the be.” newsroom@bowenislandundercurrent.com politest persons on Bowen to “I certainly enjoyed your usage begin with. of the word ‘flabbergasted.”

An exchange something like this “Well, I really was quite flabberjust took place: “Councillor,” Mayor gasted.”

Turner said, “thanks for your input but “Evidently, yes.” let’s have Councillor Hooper finish his Back in. They’re voting. Or let’s thoughts.” This is another way of sayframe that differently and preface it ing “shut up and stop butting in; Doug by saying that those considering a run wasn’t done talking.” for council should pay special attenOthers here are Councillors Alison tion: I am not witnessing the real vote Morse, Nerys Poole and David Wrinch, but instead a pre-vote to decide what CAO Brent Mahood, director of planto vote on at the next meeting. A vote ning Hap Stelling and Alan Whitehead, about a vote. Sound like fun? an environmental consultant extraorThey have their pre-vote and I have dinaire. Gayle Ferguson takes minutes a news story I can take to Martha. But and Andrew Stone films. Mr. Mahood I stay on. After all, what if something is Hendrik Slegtenhorst’s replacement exciting happens? Like Peter uses the and while the latter talked at times word “preposterous” repeatedly, or incessantly, this CAO is less needy of instead of saying “Enough for Christ’s the floor. sake!” Bob tells a councillor “Let’s They debate whether to rescind one move on, shall we?” or both readings of two by-laws. This When it’s done I stumble into the has great import and they dissect the light, writer-multi-tasking complete, my matter with focus and a laudable atten- column in tow and a news story to foltion to detail. Having adult-onset, selflow. diagnosed attention deficit disorder, I Two hours and 55 minutes of largely can no more concentrate on the minudry debate and reports — of concentrattia of it all than Bowenians can agree ing! – and council has another threeon land use. But I try. plus hours to go tonight. I admire our Councillor Morse is speaking and councillors greatly. despite the denseness of the subject, Any of you still considering that run frankly the dryness of it, she makes for office?

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n her September 9 letter Councillor Nerys Poole seems to be basking in some heady idealism over the Official Community Plan. Actually, at over 150 pages of text and 19 “Schedules”, the document is excruciatingly over long and over detailed for an island of under 4,000 people.

An OCP should provide a general statement of guiding principles and objectives based on a thorough analysis and understanding of the Island’s environment, its future population characteristics and its economy. But this OCP is over the top with page after page after page of idealistic, painfully detailed environmental proscriptions and prescriptions. There is virtually nothing about the economy of Bowen Island — except to dump the topic in the lap of the Chamber of Commerce at some future time.

OCP proposals for the Bowen economy should be based on inventories, analyses, trends and future needs, not tossed over to the Chamber. In contrast, Bowen’s Municipal Mission Statement says council is to “improve the economic, environmental and social well being for present and future generations”. On that basis this OCP “update” seems to have missed the boat.

Aside from the absence of a detailed analysis of future population numbers and characteristics (from which social needs can be determined), nor any idea of a sustainable economy, we have no real idea of where we are headed in the future. No real studies of future travel and transportation needs – but in the murky depths we find: “Objective 100: to ensure that ferry transportation services do not encourage popula-

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slanders looking for something different to do on September 17 might consider being part of a clean-up of Deep Bay waters taking place between 1 and 4 at Sandy Beach. It’s a dive for debris that’s also a social event with a band, foodstuffs and the novelty of seeing whatever gunk and junk divers drag up from the depths.

Organizer Amber Spitkovski says that she and fellow divers find plenty of garbage underneath the waves in Bowen’s waters. She regularly hauls up car batteries, electronic equipment, abandoned crab traps, and other discarded stuff, and she felt a more concerted clean-up effort was warranted.

“My reaction when I find all this garbage is ‘oh my God – this is horrible,’” she told the Undercurrent in a talk at Snug Cove earlier this week. “The big thing about what we’re doing is awareness, showing people how it’s not a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind.’”

Garbage pollutes the ocean, destroys habitat and is harmful to marine life. She found a world-wide group called Project Aware (PA) and this clean-up will be connected to its Divers for

Debris efforts. “It feels good being part of a bigger movement like that.”

She’ll be recording what they find, and where they find it, on a data base on the Project Aware website to become part of a study. There is already talk of looking toward making it a yearly event, choosing a different Island water locale each time.

The divers will be boated to points in the bay and start collecting. Kayaks will be placed over divers to make certain boaters do not endanger them. The garbage will be brought ashore and Spitkovski could use more help dealing with the garbage once it’s onshore.

There will be light refreshments, thanks to local businesses, and music will be provided by Bowen’s Chillbillies, who’ll play between 1 and 2:30 p.m.

Besides Spitkovski, some other divers who will be giving their time and efforts are Adam Taylor, Larry Morse, Brian Hartwick and Vince Huggins.

Taylor is an organizer of the annual Bowen Nature Dive (the fifth was held last June) and part of the mandate of that event is to show kids how wonderful the creatures undersea are and show everyone how habitats and marine life are damaged by discarded garbage.

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The Bowen Nature Club has had a lovely summer, with the ever-popular Low Tide Sea Creatures day, the annual camping trip, which this year was at Murray Lake, and the boat-tour of the Squamish Estuary. We have a few things lined up for this autumn, and we hope you can join us: September 17: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Discover Mud Lake – Hike with us to a “remote” part of Bowen Island. Our destination is a unique, undisturbed wetland called Mud Lake. It is bordered by high-growing salal that requires perseverance to get through, but the wetland’s beauty is worth the slog. It will be

a moderately strenuous hike that won’t be on trails. Please bring a lunch, snacks and enough water. For more information contact: Alan Whitehead at 9291.

October (date TBA) Exploring Reifel Bird Sanctuary – If you have never been to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary, this is the time of the year to visit, as many birds take a moment’s rest in the Fraser River estuary on their migration south for the winter. Look for details on our website.

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part of the dream and so come out to Bowen Island’s non-competitive, all-inclusive fundraising walk/run. This year’s Terry Fox Run is this Sunday, September 18, at 11:30 at Collin’s Hall.

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By February 1, 1981, Terry’s dream of raising $1 for every Canadian was realized -– the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope fund totaled $24.17 million. Terry died in June 1981.

The Terry Fox Foundation is responsible for supporting close to $20 million in discovery-based research each year in Canada.

TFR Institute is an exciting new initiative whose goal is to translate rapidly today’s best science into better cancer treatment and diagno-

sis for all Canadians. The institute will bring scientists and clinicians together across the country into a functionally integrated, geographically dispersed institute with centres in several provinces.

The Foundation recognizes the duality of its mandate. Not only does it raise money for research, but it also continues to share the story of Terry Fox. The Terry Fox Foundation strives to maintain the heroic effort and integrity that Terry embodied.

It is a grassroots organization that does not allow the Terry Fox name or likeness to be commercialized or conjoined with other worthy causes.

To date, over $550 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name.

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group with a strong, emotional common bond has been meeting on Bowen for some time now. They are family, friends and caregivers of loved ones who suffer from dementia.

Dementia is on the rise and growing due to an aging seniors population and the baby boomer generation being on the edge of retirement. It is now essential that people learn about the disease and how it affects so many family members, friends and co-workers.

On Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel, a screening of the film version of the play I’m Still Here will take place. The script is a researched-based piece of writing that captures the dementia journey from the perspective of persons living with dementia and their families and friends.

Playwright Vrenia Ivonoffski wrote the play based on findings from research conducted with people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and daughters whose mothers were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Jay Routledge, a resident of Bowen Island and a member of the group who is bringing the film to Bowen says, “Dementia has a very scary reputation. The more we learn about it as a community, the better able we are to support people with this condition and their families. I hope that through this presentation, people will be able to better access the resources they need when they need them.”

After the video screening of I’m

Still Here, a question-and-answer period will take place with health care providers and a person living with dementia.

The panel of experts includes representative from the Alzheimer Society of B.C.; Kathryn BowenRoberts, a geriatric mental health nurse from Vancouver Coastal Health; Cindy Bouvet, coordinator of North Shore Family Caregiver Support Project; Michelle Fleming, coordinator of Social Services Inglewood Care; and Lynn Jackson, a person with dementia.

This group of experienced individuals will guide the audience through questions and concerns they may have around the world of dementia.

Bowen resident Suzanne Allan cares for a family member with dementia. She describes the film as being very relevant. “It’s from various perspectives,” says Allan, “and it helped me get inside the head of someone with dementia. It leads to greater compassion.”

“Our goal,” says Jay Routledge, “is to raise community awareness around this issue. The film is very moving and helpful. It explores many issues that come up around dementia and it is also offers insight and hope.”

Hope is also offered on a regular basis through the support group that meets at Cates Hill Chapel on the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join the group and share their worries, concerns, fears and sadness over loving and caring for someone who lives with dementia.

The videotaped version of the play I’m Still Here is a free event and no registration is required.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 • Youth Centre: 6 -10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in.

• Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies 0-12 months. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Place. (604) 947-2717. 650 Carter Road.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 • Dive for Debris: 1 - 4 p.m. clean up Deep Bay. For info, call Amber Spitkovski at 604-947-0846 or email underwaterangel@hotmail. com.

• Garden Club General Meeting: 7 - 9 p.m. at The Gallery. Ever popular Brian Minter will talk about The Changing Role of Gardens. Members and guests welcome; guests will be charged $10 admission for this meeting only.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 • Legion: Open from 4-7 p.m.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 • Book Launch: A Voice for Many – Margaret Philp, Journalist (edited

by Janis Sarra). 7 to 8:30 pm, Bowen Island Lodge, 380 Cardena Drive.

• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall.

6:15-7:15 p.m. For info call Angie 947-2880.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m.

Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.

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

• Rotary Club: Guest speaker Stephen Kiraly MD FRCPC. Your Healthy Brain: a personal and family guide to staying healthy and living longer. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Snug Cafe. Everyone welcome.

• Family Clay: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

• Dementia Caregiver Support Group: 7:30 - 9 p.m. For more information please contact Kerri at 604-984-8348 or email ksutherland@alzheimerbc.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall.

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

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It’s been evolving here for more than a decade. Featured in TV, videos, and various magazines and publications around the world, Bowen Island has mountain biking in its truest form and is potentially accessible for people of all age groups.

Dan Cowan’s Flowriders mountain bike camps will teach you all the basic techniques and skills needed to safely navigate many of the various routes and mountain bike specific trails on Bowen.

Mountain biking is an excellent way to get fit while experiencing and exploring the magnificent terrain that we are so fortunate to have. Learn how mountain biking can be a form of permaculture with proper trail building and maintaining methods.

Bowen Island Community Recreation is pleased to offer classes with Dan Cowan this fall season. Classes for children and adults run Saturdays and Sundays starting Sept.17.

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• Family Place: For parents, caregivers and children 0-6 years.

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 10-1. (604) 9472717, 650 Carter Road.

• SKY: 9 a.m. line dancing; 9:45 exercises, singing and refreshments; 11 a.m. speaker Sarah Haxby on programs and activities of the Community School. Bowen Court.

All welcome.

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

Closed Mondays.

• B. I. Community Museum & Archives: Sun. and Mon. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For appt. call 947-2655 or 947-2440.

• Knick Knack Nook: Open Thurs.

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2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of Bowen Island Municipality that nominations for the offices of:

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

Chiropractor

Registered Physiotherapist

® To advertise

Bowen Island Family Physicians

Dr. Gloria Chao Dr. Peggy Busch Dentists

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

(778) 828-5681 Dr. Dana Barton

Naturopathic Physician 596 B. Artisan Square

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

604-947-2957

Horseshoe Bay • 604-921-8522

Natural Family Medicine

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 during regular business hours and excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends at: Bowen Island Municipal Hall 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0 Candidate information packages, containing the appropriate nomination forms and procedures, are available at Bowen Island Municipal Hall during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meeting the following criteria: ± Canadian Citizen; ± 18 years of age or older; ± resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and ± not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kathy Lalonde Lisa Wrinch Chief Election Officer Deputy Chief Election Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0 Tel: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0193 E-mail: bim@bimbc.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

COMING EVENTS 21st Century Flea Market.

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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21st CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 Tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque! Sun, Sept 18, 10am-3pm. Croation Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vanc.

Info: 604-980-3159. Adm. $4.

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PERSONALS

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

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

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TIMESHARE

ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS JUST RESULTS! w w w . B u y AT i m e s h a r e . c o m (888)879-7165

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Bring the family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach!

New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all t: www.nsbfla.com/bonjour or call 1800-214-0166

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AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required in a very busy General Motors dealership. We offer a Health Benefits plan, modern wellequipped facility, great training& above average compensation! If interested call or email Jasyson Kowalchuk 306.331.7766 j.kowalchuk1@sasktel.net.

Echo Valley GM Fort Qu Appelle, SK.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HOME BASED BUSINESS - We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.wecare4wellness.com

We are Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) the aluminium product group of Rio Tinto (RT) - a leading international mining group (http://www.riotinto.com) and the global leader in the aluminium industry. We supply high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium 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.

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. The new smelter will produce up to 420,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, primarily supplying the Asian markets.

Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking a qualified person to fill the role noted below: CRANE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – Ref no. KIT0001G Under Coordinator/Manager supervision, the Supervisor Crane Mtce/Shift Maintenance is responsible for managing production and/or maintenance teams in order to ensure optimum plant or business-unit operation. To this end and in order to meet predetermined business plan objectives, he/she controls operating, service and maintenance parameters and procedures, ensures that quality standards are met, favours the growth of coaching teams, and promotes continuous improvement and the integration of health, safety and environmental issues. The fields of expertise for this employment position are the health and safety, cost control, training and development, and employee relations.

To qualify for this position, the successful candidate should possess the following: - Interprovincial Trades Qualification - Millwright or Electrician - Minimum 3 years supervisor experience in an Industrial environment - Strong leadership and communication skills POWERLINE TECHNICIAN – Ref no. KIT0001F This job entails all aspects of the trade with a focus on transmission line maintenance. The hourly wage rate for power line technician is $40.639/hour. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must possess: - Interprovincial journeyman lineman trades qualification - Industrial experience (3+ years is preferred but consideration will be given to recent graduates of powerline technician certification programs).

- Experience in utility distribution systems - A valid British Columbia driver’s license Employees are represented by the Canadian Autoworkers Local 2301.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and relocation assistance, 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 online application (resume) directly at our website at www.riotinto.com/careers or send your resume to the following address: Rio Tinto Alcan, Recruitment Coordinator, PO Box 1800, Kitimat, B.C., V8C 2H2. Resumes must be received by Wednesday, September 28, 2011.

Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted

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Class 1 City P&D Drivers required for Lower Mainland runs. Full-time opportunity. Start Now! Contact Carl 1-888-453-2813 or E-mail: Carl.constam@hrtrans.com DRIVER. HEAVY HAUL Co. Runs Western Canada & US. Looking for committed Class 1 driver with heavy haul low bed exp. Must be able to cross border & go into ports.

Serious replies only. Fax resume to 604-853-4179.

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EDUCATION

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

Courses Starting Now!

Get certified in 13 weeks 12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC

1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available.

1-888-748-4126.

ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24.

Apply today: www.ibde.ca 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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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ELECTRICAL Preventative Maintenance Technician Ensures the integrity and reliability of all plant equipment via inspections. Responsible for the PM program of Electrical inspections, thermography routes and motor lube routes. Assist in troubleshooting plant problems, supervision of the electrical tradespersons and assistance/vacation relief for the Automation Systems. Degree, or technologist level in electrical engineering or Industrial Instrumentation and Controls. Email tanya.hutorow@lafargena.com

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A-1 PAINTING CO.

604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting Exterior / Interior • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp. AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Benefits after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380 HELP WANTED Journeyman or Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician, Kindersley, SK. Extremely busy independent shop. Wage based on education and experience. Benefits package. Fax 306463-4822 or email mid.plains@sasktel.net.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS email:caribooindustrialelectric@gmail.com ph:250-983-2992 MCELHANNEY Consulting is hiring for the following positions in Smithers, BC: - Intermediate Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineer - Intermediate Materials Technician - BCLS or Geomatics Engineering Technologist - Experienced Survey Field Crew - Senior Water Quality Biologist or Environmental Technician View full postings and HR contact info at: www.mcelhanney.com/mcsl/careers or to inquire or apply please contact Smithers Manager Emily Davidson at 250-847-4040.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking the following positions: • Log loader • Second Loader • Hoe chucker operator • Hook tender • Chaser • Processor • Off highway logging truck driver • Line loader Operator • Boom Man for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Email resumes to office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888.

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

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: Itís That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.c

LOG TRUCK mechanic for Kurt Leroy Trucking LTD. Welding an asset. Ben. inc. To start immed. Campbell River.

Fax resume to 250-287-9914.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Outgoing Individuals Wanted

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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

Painters. Free Est. Written Guar.

Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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Call Rebecca 604-777-2194 PRESTIGE Painters Hiring (2) F/T Permanent Painter Min 10yrs exp. req’d $25/hr fax res:866-770-4296 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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TREE SERVICES

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 ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

604-777-5046

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

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

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

PETS HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 477 260

ELECTRICAL

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

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HANDYPERSONS

DON’S HANDYMAN SERVICES $30 PER HR no job too small. small plumbing repairs, tile setting, drywall patched, painting, any household job. 604-200-0932

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

Senior- Student Discount available.

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

PETS

3/4 NEO MASTIFF 1/4 American Bulldog PUPS ready to go, shots, dewormed, tails docked, family farm raised $750 (604)615-2682 BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BENGAL CROSS KITTENS beautiful spotted and marbled, 4M ready $150-$250 each Call 604-820-1603 Border Collie P/B puppies dob June 23 M-$400; F-$450. vet ✓ first shot.

604-250-4360 or 604-856-7975.

Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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PETS

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 GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies & young adults. Big strong, exc. for protection. 604-856-8161.

GERMAN Shepherd pups. 8 wks. 3 left. Working line. Black & black/tan $650. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 MALTESE PUPPIES. 1st shots, vet ✔, health guarnt’d, all white. Can view mother. $650 (604)820-8513 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 PB, Golden Retriever pups, family farm raised, vet checked, shots, ready August 22. Males $450 Timbur6@telus.net. 604-845-7434 P.B. ROTTY PUPS, ready to go, $600-$800. 10 wks. All males. Vet ✔, all shots. (778)318-1069 TOY POODLES, 6 weeks. Chocolate brown and black & brown. $650. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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FREE ITEM

THAT Free Thing Canada Like Groupon on Steroids! www.afreething.com/1canada

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FURNITURE

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

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

FAST RELIEF the First Night!!

Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660.

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

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

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

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

UNRESERVED Pizza Restaurant Auction, Kitchen Equipment, Ovens, Seating. ONLINE Bidding. www.bcauction.ca

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ACREAGE

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

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olunteers are needed for Bowen Island’s Emergency Social Services.

ESS provides short-term disaster relief across British Columbia in the event of fires, floods, earthquakes and other emergencies. It depends on community volunteers to plan and provide for the essential needs of individuals, families and response workers. This may include food, shelter, clothing, emotional support and finding loved ones.

The Bowen Island team – Reidun van Kervel, Carolyn McDonald, Jen McGowan, Sheree Johnson, Nairn Knipe, Susan Bell, Roberta Bagshaw, Gale Lyttle, Sophie Taylor and Carol Hussey – needs help. They are looking for new volunteers who: • Have a concern for people affected by disaster, and want to help

Bowen Island Sea Kayaking End of Season

• Are flexible and work well as a team • Are in good health • Have a sense of adventure No specific skills are required to become a volunteer. If you’d like to be a part of the team, please contact ESS director Reidun van Kervel at947-2276 or email boweness@gmail.com.

Sale

• Have good communication skills

of Kayaks, Paddlefloats & Equipment 604-947-9266

BIMA gears up for new season with Geoff Berner concert CINDI KEEP B I M U S I C A S S O C I AT I O N

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t’s a new season for the Bowen Island Music Association and there are some new shows on the horizon beginning with Geoff Berner on September 24 at the lovely Tir-na-nOg Theatre venue.

Berner’s openness to experimentation, spirited Eastern European klezmer influences, punk rock attitude and work with producer/ mastermind Josh Dolgin (Socalled) resulted an an innovative, engaging and lively album full of surprises to be proud of.

An evening spent with Berner’s music is, in the words of the good Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, “a wild combination of menace, madness, and genius… fragmented coherence that wreaks havoc on the mind of any listener.” – Vue Weekly,

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

REAL ESTATE 660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350.

30x60x15 $12,700.

35x70x16 $15,990.

40x80x16 $20,990.

47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

1968 VOLVO 144S, European model, 4 cyl., have original plates & reg. Good shape, runs well. $1500 obo. Willie (604)220-8969

COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE Buy a used car the easy way, get financed and Drive Home Now. We deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Free Delivery.

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

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www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

TRANSPORTATION

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

AUTO FINANCING

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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1979 MERCEDES 300D, AirCrd, runs great, reblt mtr/trans, $2,000.

Phone (604)945-1003 (Coquitlam).

1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, in good shape, low miles, AirCared, all power opt, $2000, 604-319-7410 1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313 2003 LINCOLN CARTIER Towncar, only 127K, pristine, compl. records since new. $11,500. (604)535-5495

MORTGAGES

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

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

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Auto Loans Approved Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUV’s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2003 NASH TRAILER (Mod #25R) Sleeps 4, A/C, microwave, shower, f/s, large awning, never smoked-in.

Like new! $17,500. 604-853-4062.

Email: gwpovey@gmail.com

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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

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

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Bookkeeper on Bowen Island Offering services for individuals and small companies. Can assist with general bookkeeping, cashflows, budgets, HST returns etc. $25 per hour. Please contact Ellen at 604 947 0361 or ellencdawson@gmail.com Bowen Island

HOUSECLEANING dependable & efficient Call Noina 604-947-9379

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TRUCKS & VANS

1992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well maintained. $3500 obo. 604-793-8701

MOTORCYCLES

2009 SUZUKI LS650. only 1520 km’s, bought new, lady owner, exc cond, asking $5575, (604)597-8467

H: 16 L: 12

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1981 Olds. Cutlass Supreme Brougham 146,000 org kms. org owner, fully maint. receipts RWD, collectors dream. $4200. 604-2742942.

1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $7800 obo. Call: (778)881-1216 2001 HONDA ACCORD coupe, 4 cyl., V-tech eng., 95,000km. Very good cond. Well maint. Asking $8900 obo (604)850-0424 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $6375. Call: (604)599-0170 2010 Toyota Corolla. 4 dr. sedan, auto, dark grey, options, 23,000 K. $11,500 firm. 604-538-9257.

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up.

FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599.

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

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2004 F350 CREW CAB, diesel, 03 24’ Salem 5th whl. trailer, both mint cond., too many things to list. Will sell separate. Trailer $7,900 or both for $25,000 obo.Call 604-812-1278.

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

MOBILE HOMES 1, 2 & 3 BDRM $46,900 - $74,900. Lorraine, Royal Lepage 604-889-4874.

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The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Advertising Sales Consultant.

The candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to aggressively grow an existing account list. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

The successful candidate will have sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package.

The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.

Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, September 29, 2011.

To: Ad Manager, North Shore Outlook admanager@northshoreoutlook.com fax 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4

TRANSPORTATION

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ 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.

(800) 631-8164 code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com

www.bowenislandkayaking.com

Advertising Sales Consultant

Edmonton After completing his highlyacclaimed Whiskey Rabbi trilogy, it was time for Berner to move on.

“We’re all trying to put out a vision of Jewish culture that’s the opposite of the conservative, knee-jerk pro-Israel, judgmental bullshit that’s emerged in recent decades.”

That vision is evident at Berner’s live shows, which tend to devolve into crazed, chaotic, drunken dancing and psychotic laughter. He has built a sizable cult following through extensive touring, and audiences of odd, bookish people who like to drink come out to pack bars in Berlin, Amsterdam, Oslo and Zurich, as well as in Canada.

Look out Bowen Island. BIMA is stretching its limbs with a straightup shot of Geoff Berner. You don’t want to miss it.

Tickets are $15 at Phoenix.

1994 ROADTREK, 190 Vesatile, Class B, Dodge Ram 350 1 ton chasis, 57,000 kms. No smoking or pets. Totally equipped incl.

Onan generator. Asking $18,000.

(604)859-6335 2004 GMC SLT 2500HD crew cab, duramax diesel, 82,000k. Immac. $35,000 in extras. Pictures avail. $25,500. Call 604-858-4878.

BOWEN Island spacious 3 BR house, F/P, play area, W/D, N/S pet OK. Avail Oct 1 $1250/mo.

Call 604-837-1700 ------------------BOWEN Island, 1 BR Grd flr, sep entry, full kit, F/P, W/D, N/S, pet neg. Ideal for single person.

Avail now. $750/mo.

Call 604-837-1700 -------------------Rent both units – ideal for large family for $ 1750/mo.

Call 604-837-1700

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UNCLASSIFIED EXPRESS YOURSELF Singing & Piano Lessons available - for all ages.

Share the gift of music.

Cheryl 947-2063

HELP WANTED IMMEDIATELY Kitchen help, dishwashers & bussers needed urgently!

We’ve been busy and could use your help.

Please send your info to docmorgans@gmail.com Thank you.

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

Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430

LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load.

Kindling $20/box CALL 947-2430

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LOST SONY camera with case was placed on mailbox at Miller/Sarborough Rd. on Bowfest day. Please call 604-803-3684 with info. $100 reward for return.

Or drop memory card at Undercurrent (mail slot after hours).

PARADISE PARTY How about a classic popcorn maker and a two flavoured slush puppy?

We have great party options for kids and adults available.

We deliver, decorate, setup, cleanup, pickup, and provide server (if required).

For a quote, please call Paradise Party at 604 908 9112 The Community Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research at 11:30 a.m. at Collins Hall on Sun. Sept. 18.

Working together to outrun cancer. Inspired by a dreamgrounded in tradition, volunteer-driven; no entry fee, no minimum pledge

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WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

Birthdays for BICS

A fundraising alternative to too much stuff KAT KELLY HAYDUK PAC FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

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irthdays for BICS is a new way to celebrate community spirit.

The Parent Advisory Committee fundraiser operates through a website: www. bdays4bics.ca. Parents, students, teachers and members of the Bowen community can pledge all or part of their birthday wish to the school.

Friends and family can donate via the website instead of giving presents. You can easily add your birthday to the website, send the link to your friends and family, and they can donate in your name. Kids may only want to pledge part of their birthday – it doesn’t mean they won’t also get presents or have a party with friends.

The funds raised will support the PAC technology budget at the school. PAC recently raised the funds to purchase 30 IPad2s and 15 new laptops, but the school needs more laptops, software and peripherals.

The website development was donated by Digitally Hip (www.dighip.com) through the services of the uber-talented Leanne Romak. PAC cannot thank them enough for this generous donation that will grow over time.

So, go check it out and pledge your birthday, donate for a friend’s birthday, or just learn more about BICS. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful school in our community and together we can make a great school even better! Besides, do you really need more STUFF for your birthday?

NOW THAT’S A GUNNERA: This sizeable gunnera belongs to long-time Islander Barb Weismiller. Barb says she got a piece of another Islander’s gunnera 10 years ago and despite watering the plant it didn’t grow much for years.

It suddenly started growing four years ago and this spring and summer’s rain caused it to really take off. The plant has as many as 50 species and is native in countries such as Brazil, Chile and New Zealand.

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