September 23, 2011 Undercurrent by Bowen Island Undercurrent

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Family Place’s new home

Yes to national park

A big party to end malaria

Collaboration turns youth centre into a place for all ages

New group hopes to accentuate the positive about park legacy

Local charity holds fundraising evening of African music and food

A woman takes her baby for a walk along the new kilometre-long oceanside trail that has been created by the owners of Cape on Bowen. Edwin Lee and Don Ho have donated the trail to the people of Bowen Island. For details, please see story on page 12. Marcus Hondro photo

Council suggests that there be second opportunity to vote on national park SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ne of the reasons council decided to hold a community vote on the national park issue at election time was that it had made a commitment to Bowen residents to gauge public opinion. And the chance to deliver on that promise would be gone once a new council is elected. On that issue, all councillors were in agreement when they endorsed holding the community vote on November 19. Yet in council’s discussions about the timing of the vote, a lack of information was repeatedly cited. And there was unease about continuing a national park process that didn’t map out further stop signs and opportunities for the community to weigh in. Councillor Doug Hooper addressed that issue in an email to fellow councillors. He suggested making a recommendation to the future council to again take the decision to the community when more hard answers were available. “Whatever action [next council] will take is up to them but this council will deal with the outcome of the referendum question in its last few weeks prior to the termination of this term. There are some important clarifications that we can make in part in reflection of some erroneous comments that were made and that is the question whether or not this is the only and absolute time to decide the matter,” he said. “There are two things that need clarification,” he added. “One is to reinforce that this council has endorsed that the majority decision will be determinative and the other thing that is important to convey to the electorate is that there is subsequent consideration based on the final proposal.” Mayor Bob Turner agreed. “We made a commitment to the community to pro-

vide a vote but we are providing a vote very early in the process and the consideration that this would be the last time the community could vote, to me, makes no sense at all.” Councillor Peter Frinton had similar concerns. He said, “People may approach a vote like this as the last chance to get a kick at the can. They think that they may end up endorsing not just the proposal but the process as well. The intent of this council in bringing it to a community opinion vote was to do that within the context that this will be an ongoing process with stop signs indicated along the way.” Involving the public throughout the process was what council had in mind, said Mayor Turner. We felt that the optimal timing of the vote would be when all the facts are on the table, at the end of the feasibility study. That was at the point when Parks Canada was essentially ready to answer the question: is it feasible? It is when the First Nations are in, when Metro Vancouver is in, and when the province gives the consent to go ahead. Then we would be in a position to really understand the full impact.” When an establishment agreement was mentioned, Councillor Alison Morse cautioned that council had no guarantee they could take the document to the public. But the idea of recommending a later vote found wide resonance. And Councillor Nerys Poole argued that it would send a message to Parks Canada that council is not walking away from a strong negotiating position. Mayor Turner stressed again, “A recommendation from this council to the next is just that: a recommendation. But we are a year and a half into this and have done a lot of thinking, so that gives us a credibility to recommend thoughts of value to the next council.” Whether future council members will take it further is up to them.

Cape owners open to idea of new neighbourhood plan MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

oes everybody remember the Neighbourhood Plan? The one where Bowen Island gets a massive park, over 300 acres of some of the best land Cape Roger Curtis has to offer, and other amenities, while the developers get an increase in density? That plan is dead in the waters off the Cape, right? Maybe wrong. In an interview with Don Ho, one of two owners of Cape Roger Curtis, Ho said that if the Bowen public and new Bowen council to be elected in November were to desire “open and honest dialogue” with a view to altering course at the Cape, then a variation of the NP could be created. Ho did not bring the matter up. In fact, at the opening of the Roger Curtis Seawalk last Friday he said the Cape on Bowen was satisfied that “the powers that be” had made their decision and, despite the Cape’s best efforts to give Bowen what they felt it wanted, they had no quarrel with council’s will. However he responded to an email question from the Undercurrent the following day about the possibility of the NP being resurrected with the new council, should that council prefer to see something other than 59 10-acre lots built on the 631 acres, with very little in the way of amenities. “We will respond accordingly should the new council wish to encourage us to revisit the Neighborhood Plan,” Ho wrote. “As long as the outcome meets both the public’s wishes and makes good business sense for us as developers, we are always happy to accommodate.” Ho and Lee stated throughout earlier

debates over the CRC lands that any outcome would need to include a density that enabled The Cape on Bowen to see an adequate return on their development dollar. They have stated in the past that the current development plan gives them a greater return than the NP would but they created the NP because community consultation suggested many Islanders preferred it. To date 14 10-acre lots have already been developed to some degree and at the opening of the oceanfront Seawalk, gifted to Bowen from the Cape on Bowen, Ho and co-owner Edwin Lee said that eight of those lots had been sold and deals on another two could soon be finalized. “There has always been immense interest in the unique waterfront properties from potential purchasers,” he later told the Undercurrent. “It is very likely that phase 2 will commence next year.” Edwin Lee said the intention is to sell phase 1 lots before constructing more lots and roads so the timetable for phase 2 is not yet set. Lee added that he, too, is confident they’ll continue making sales. “We know it’s a great product,” he said. Phase 2 will be a mixture of about 10 waterfront and inland lots. Presumably the drafting of a variation of the NP would not be an easy task given lots have already been sold, but if the Bowen public and a new council should ask to revisit the issue then it appears some kind of park, and other items such as beachfront and seniors housing, could return to the table. “We have always been willing to work with the community,” Ho said. “And we have never closed the doors for an open and honest dialogue.”

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A volunteer sorts through the garbage dragged up from under the ocean in Deep Bay. Marcus Hondro photo

hey came, they saw and they cleaned up. That was the case last Saturday in the waters of Deep Bay as a volunteer group led by Island diver Amber Spitkovski spent the afternoon diving and dragging up junk from the ocean floor. It was a group effort that took divers, kayakers, boaters and plenty of volunteers to help drag, sort and ultimately haul away the garbage once it got ashore. “There were 31 recorded volunteers,” Spitkovski said. “We collected 827 lbs of underwater garbage and there’s stuff we saw but couldn’t get up. And there are still more areas to look in.” Others divers in on the clean-up were Adam Taylor, Larry Morse, Noelle De La Vega, Brian Hartwick,

Sean Hartwick, Brad Lysak and Vince Huggins. Boaters included Moe, Greg Smith, Mike Bingham, Peter Mathews and Cam Rolfe. Divers reported murky water down deep but there was enough visibility to see and haul up junk. They left some items behind because of size, like a stove top, but brought up a garbage list that included two deep-cycle marine batteries, an outboard motor, three generators, a very large battery charger, plenty of electronics, a crab trap, lots of rope, a blender and miscellaneous boat garbage. Spitkovski says that the help from all the individuals and Bowen businesses made the clean-up a great success. “A huge thank you to everybody,” she said. “They all did such a great job.” Please read the complete list of supporters in the online edition.

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Vera Keogh and daughter Enya enjoyed a snack at the opening of the new Family Place space last Thursday. Keogh and her family recently moved from Ireland and Mom said Family Place has been a great help.

Family Place celebrates new home MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

owen Island Family Place has a new home: it now shares with the teenagers from the Bowen Youth Centre. Family Place celebrated its arrival on Carter Rd. on Thursday, Sept. 15. The space will be used by wee ones in the morning and, after easily achieved alterations, will turn into a youth centre in the evening. The Youth Centre/Family Place space is downstairs in the building that houses the Bowen Children’s Centre. Family Place operates under the children’s centre’s umbrella. Islander, and interior designer, Stacey Powers created a forest mural for the space and she and Kate Markham-Zantvoort spent some 55 volunteer hours each painting the wall. It’s a design intended to work for both toddlers and teens. Ann Silberman, executive director of the Bowen Children’s Centre, said that when Family Place needed a larger space, sharing was the answer. Christine Walker at munici-

pal hall was an important part of making it happen. Silberman also applauded the youth centre’s Matt Neufeld and John Stiver as well as Powers for the many volunteer hours she put into the project. “She came up with the vision of what it would look like and of how the space would work physically,” Silberman said. “Without Stacey it just wouldn’t have happened like this. It just wouldn’t have happened.” Vera Keogh said she moved here with her family from Ireland in June and that Family Place has been a great help. “Both children and adults are made to feel welcome here and we can meet new people in a relaxed setting,” Keogh said. “And this is a spacious new facility and the decor is wonderful.” Family Place is open for newborns to children 6 years old, with a parent or caregiver, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the pot-luck snack served at 11. On Fridays there is a drop-in for expecting moms and moms with babies 0-12 months from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Changing the tone of the discussion National park group strives for partnership, honesty and inclusiveness SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

atti-Jo Wiese joined Partners for the Park because she wants to change the tone of the discussion. “I’ve approached many people to talk about the park and the answer was always the same, ‘We can’t go there.’” Wiese raises her hands in a gesture of surrender. Then she adds, “I thought this was strange, particularly on the playground of the school. I feel that the discussion needs to move past that knee-jerk reaction to another level of being informed.” Wiese, a mother of two, is an outspoken supporter of a national park on Bowen. It is at the kitchen table in her sunny Cates Hill home that Kat Kelly Hayduk, Stephen Foster, Ian Thomson and Will Husby, members of the core group of Partners for the Park, share their views on Bowen’s future. On this weekday morning, the kids have left for school and the dogs, after clamouring for a walk, have settled down to wait. The discussion is passionate but there is little cutting in. Except for the occasional words of banter, everyone waits respectfully for a turn to speak. Wiese continues, “I feel that there is a silent majority of people who have not weighed in on the discussion because it was pretty negative, and a little angry. But people want more information. So our tone is one of partnership, inclusiveness, education and research, with an effort to move towards stewardship of this idea.” Foster adds the word legacy to the list of benefits. Foster was part of the national parks advisory committee. When the committee finished its task, some of the members wanted to continue exploring the subject. “We thought that there were a lot of forces on the island who were saying no,” Foster says. “They are assuming a lot of things and are not necessarily working with the facts. We thought, ‘How do we create a different approach and talk about things in an open, honest and inclusive way?’” At the first meeting of Partners for the Park, there were over 40 people in the room. Foster says, “It was a group of people who were enthusiastic about the park idea but having some of the same questions as the community. The difference is that we are naturally disposed to say we see lots of possibility.” Partners for the Park then built an infrastructure and announced itself at Bowfest. The group has now grown to about 70 people. A smaller group of 15 to 20 meets regularly. And the people sitting at Wiese’s table plus one or two have taken on the executive function. “From the polling that was done in March, we know that the broadest group identified was the undecided,” Foster says. “And that makes sense as there are still a lot of unanswered questions. But now, because we are in elections where a decision

Counting the potential gains a national park would bring to Bowen, Foster says, “First, it’s a solid win for the community in terms of securing our forest space and watersheds. Second, the economic gains are significant for the community. We see jobs for young people, we see research possibilities, we see all kinds of growth possibilities. And third, we see education wins. Parents see this quicker than anyone.” There are nods around the table. Hayduk says that she drives her kids to SFU every other Saturday for a science program. And Wiese recounts paying $600 for her kid to attend a Vancouver Aquarium camp. Foster says, “If you look at the Gulf Island National Park Reserve, the last time I checked their website, I counted 54 research projects. That’s not only research and knowledge but it engages young people at an early age and, man, they come out smart. So, a large number of our partners turn out to be parents who really get this.” “The key,” Foster says, “is that we’re not afraid of Parks Canada as a partner. Let’s face it, we’re a community that lacks financial capacity. We look at agencies that are willing to come and work with us and that might be compatible with our ideals as a community. And if you throw Parks Canada out of the line-up, wow, there is no one else there. We see them as the only ones in line to help us accomplish some things. In the end, people might say, that’s not right for us. But at a minimum, we need to look closely.” Since she became involved in the national parks advisory committee, Hayduk has been a regular at council meetings. She says, “There are some voices that have been quiet, mostly from people who are busy with other things. There’s a certain demographic that comes out to all the meetings. I’m often the youngest person there. I look around and think, ‘Are these the only voices council is hearing?’” “I think the negative tone in the discussion certainly attracts more attention,” says Wiese. “And a big part of why I wanted to come forward was for the people who are quietly being positive.” Will Husby, Patti-Jo Wiese, Stephen Foster, Kat Kelly Hayduk Wiese was instrumental of putting together a video and Ian Thomson are finally ready to pay some attention to titled, The best idea yet. She says, “We’re a very eclecthe dogs. Susanne Martin photo tic group and represent a vast array of ages. That is reflected in that short movie. We created it to come out needs to be made, it is important to have direct answers, that the because there is an element of people needing to feel votes are not driven by fear or by assumptions.” safety in numbers.” Husby takes up the thread. “Some members of our group have The video is one of three featured on the website. been looking at different aspects of what a national park on Bowen The other two showcase the marine life off Bowen’s could mean, for example for opportunities for education This isn’t shores. Husby says, “What the videos do is answer the pie in the sky stuff, it’s research about what Parks Canada has question, ‘What’s special about Bowen?’ When you see done in other communities. The idea is to provide information and them, you realize that this is a fantastic place.” And the suggestions on how to find out more. That is going to help us have consensus around the table is that this fantastic place a real dialogue and make informed decisions.” needs to be protected, as well as shared. Some of the research is posted on the website (bowenpark.ca). Foster says, “There has been quite a bit of disapThere is also a contact email infor@bowenpark.ca for people who pointment that the debate has been so Bowen-centric. want to partner up or have questions and comments. If clarificaIf we’re looking at Bowen’s location, we could be starttion is needed, the questions will be passed along to Parks Canada. ing to create this massive bluebelt and greenbelt around Thomson has had positive experiences communicating with a major city. That is why other organizations like the Parks Canada. He says, “They have been remarkably responsive to Suzuki Foundation, the Parks and Wilderness Society the questions. I deal with federal and provincial bureaucrats for a and the Wilderness Committee are talking to us, they living and I must say that the parks people have been very good. see this as a big deal.” It feels like they are moving into a direction where they want to Wiese says, “We’re trying to think bigger than just be a part of the community rather than an entity coming in from the community. There is this spirit of motivation in our the outside.” He adds that the group’s enthusiasm about the park group and that is the notion of inclusion, of sharing doesn’t mean they are going easy on Parks Canada. what we have and stewarding it.” “And creating a legacy for our children, for the people of the Greater Vancouver area, for Canada and the B O W E N I S L A N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y world,” Husby adds for good measure.

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Thanks for showing muscle in dog attack To the Editor:

his letter sends my heartfelt thanks to the kind anonymous man who happened to be walking along Adams Rd. on Friday, Sept. 9 when a free-roaming Rottweiler attacked my old dog as she sat obediently beside me on the leash. We walk our road each morning. The attack dog weighed a lot more than my dog and I could not budge her during this horrific fight. The man showed some muscle and manhood and waded in to try and pull the big dog off mine. He fended the brute off while we made a hasty retreat. But the Rottweiler was intent on following us. Sally, a friend, let us hop into her car and drove us home. Special thanks to[municipal bylaw officer] Joldene who responded immediately. She apprehended the loose dog and returned it to its owner who hadn’t realized that it had gotten free. My dog and I were both a bit wobbly after this unfortunate incident but luckily unhurt.

Planner responds to comments about OCP update To the Editor:

am compelled to respond to Bruce Howlett’s review of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update. I have a lot of respect for Bruce and his experience as an environmental planner. I know that he and I will agree that it is very unfortunate that council extended the OCP Update process beyond the fall of 2010 to include untimely supporting environmentally sensitive area and steep slope bylaws. But, setting aside the inclusion of those bylaws (subsequently removed), let’s look at the OCP update itself. Bruce would have us believe that an OCP should be a “general statement of guiding principles and objectives” and claims the recently adopted OCP is “over the top with page after page after page of idealistic, painfully detailed environmental proscriptions and prescriptions.” He also states that it “seems to have missed the boat” and that “we have no real idea where we are headed in the future.” Those are significant statements. It is my personal and professional view that public statements need to be held accountable. I respond to Bruce in that light. An OCP is much more that what Bruce purports it to be. Its content is guided (and governed) by the Local Government Act. It is a legal document. An OCP is required to contain a “statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land-use management.” It is a very specific type of planning that requires very specific expertise and experience. Unfortunately, Bruce simply gets it wrong. We need to be clear here. The OCP was first and foremost an update of the 1996 OCP and was intended to update that document. not replace it entirely. To that end, the process and budget The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

were set to reflect that requirement. There were four major community events and a total of more than 900 participant contact points. The steering committee met over 20 times, including three detailed workshops to explore feedback, build options and direct the preparation of the draft document. That in-depth community participation and leadership by the Steering Committee should not be discounted. Bruce suggests that the update should have included many detailed studies, including a detailed economic study. I addressed that point at the first OCP update public meeting when I noted that updates do not undertake detailed economic studies but instead provide direction for such work. A review of Section 11 clearly identifies that follow-up work that accompanies this OCP update. Further, the steering committee and consultants reviewed and utilised the numerous studies completed for Bowen over the past 10 years, including work completed by Bruce on population projections. Those detailed studies informed the process and the resulting text. What about the OCP Update content? Did it “miss the boat”? The Update has Eleven Sections: • Section 1: Framework and Foundation/8 pages • Section 2: Natural Environment/22 pages • Section 3: Land Use Management/31 pages • Section 4: Transportation and Mobility/9 pages • Section 5: Services and Systems/10 pages • Section 6: Land Parks and Greenways/10 pages • Section 7: Housing/7 pages • Section 8: Community Facilities and Social Well-being 7 pages • Section 9: Island Heritage, Arts and

Culture/6 pages • Section 10: Island Economy/7 pages • Section 11: Implementing the OCP Update/ 21 pages Examining the foregoing, there are 22 pages devoted to the natural environment and, excluding Section 11, 87 pages devoted to other topics. While there are policies related to natural environment matters woven throughout the document, there are likewise other policies that have cultural, economic and social implications, interspersed through the document. Section 11 is full of direction for the future and directs future councils to a very significant agenda of cultural, economic, environmental, physical development and social action. I believe Section 11 (21 pages of action) and the Vision Statement (developed by the 2007 ‘Working Group on Sustainability’ and broadly endorsed in the public process) contained on page 7 sets out a very forceful and clear “where we are headed.” On the matter of whether the OCP update should have been adopted prior to the referendum on the national park, Bruce and I also disagree. The whole point of an OCP is to guide the future. It is my professional opinion that, regardless of the vote on the national park, Bowen is much better off having a clear future mapped out for future decision making. This OCP update provides ample guidance if a national park becomes a reality. Let’s get on with implementing the OCP Update and de-politicize what was a deep and rich community process. We owe that much to those who participated and the steering committee who worked so hard to reflect the community’s aspirations. Dave Witty PhD, MRAIC, FCIP Planner for the OCP

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would like to first agree with Eric Sherlock in the September 9 edition, in which he wrote about his concern that our elections could cease to have independent candidates asking for our vote but a party controlling the agenda. What exactly does “One Bowen” stand for? That has a bit of a totalitarian ring. Do we all agree with you or leave the Island? Bowen is a diverse, talented, opinionated community of artists, farmers, tradesmen, workers and managers of various enterprises. We are not one monolith. It includes “sustainability and environmental stewardship” in its platform. Yet it rejected outright two bylaws that would have protected our sensitive environment and future development from being built on steep and hazardous slopes. Yes, these might have needed some changes, which could have been done by respectfully pointing them out to the planners and council. We have a responsive council! As some one said: “You have to be out of your mind to run for council on Bowen”, or words to that effect. You have illustrated some of the hazards this entails, with council unable to reply to accusations or defend its actions. Jean Jamieson

Growth seen as inevitable To the Editor: Re: clarification of last week’s article about my bid for mayor. n the question of whether I am in favour of stopping growth on our island, I believe that a certain amount of growth is inevitable. Thank you for the opportunity to clear up this misconception. Nerys Poole

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November 19 is not the last chance to say no – but the last chance to say yes To the Editor:

Kudos to the Cape on Bowen group for providing incredible amenity To the Editor:

aving followed the Cape saga for many years, my wife and I attended the public reception on September 16 for the ribbon cutting of the public waterfront trail that has been gifted to the community. What an incredible public amenity. Following the Don Ho and Edwin Lee ribbon cutting, one of Bowen’s more eloquent spokespersons, Ian Henley, provided a brief historical reflection on the challenges these two consummate professionals had to endure.

The community should be thankful Don and Edwin are as gracious and community minded as they are, as few developers with the scars and bruising they incurred would have provided such an incredible public amenity. Being a kilometre in length I suggest the trail be named the “Golden Kilo” as we can be sure the cost was significant and of course, the sunsets that can be seen from it are that colour. On behalf of the community, Don & Edwin, thank you for your generous gift. Bruce and Dorene Russell

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ottages to Community is the name of the fascinating Neighbours history of West Vancouver launched on Sept. 15 at the West Vancouver Library. Each step of the book’s development has been carefully planned by the publisher, the West Vancouver Historical Society. The underlying theme of the book is the collection of summer vacation waterfront cottages at locations such as Ambleside, Dundarave, Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour and Horseshoe Bay which have become sophisticated, desirable, residential areas. Yet there remain the same neighbourhood identifications that began more than a century ago, the development of the neighbourhoods and the stories of those who made it happen are told in this book. Luckily, the book committee decided that a combination of serious history with personal recollections and photographs would be more appealing than a formal academic history. After brief comments by author Francis Mansfield, curator John Moir and Jim Carter, chair of the book committee, attendees happily cued up get their long awaited copies. Oddly enough, this is the third history that the Carter family has been associated with. Jim’s mother, Katie Carter, the founder of the Bowen Island Historians, was the moving force behind the creation and preparation of the local history: Bowen Island: 1872-1972. That book has become an invaluable resource for anyone interested in or working on local history. Many years later, Katie’s eldest son, Ross Carter, took pleasure in being a part of creating Reflections, the photographic history of Bowen Island. • Ten years ago in the September 21 Undercurrent: Landlord Gavin Strang pulled the lease on the Bowen Island Co-Operative Society’s presence in his building (now the Orchard). The society had briefly operated a café and bakery, expecting enough co-op members to make the idea work.• Following a school tradition, the entire Island Pacific School student group took to the hills with camping trips in Garibaldi Park. This was the year of the IPS Grade 10 Odyssey experiment. • Bluewater’s Jan Furst was a going concern with his recent book republished in Norwegian and German plus he was doing readings on island and off.

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oss of control is perceived to be one of the major objections to a national park. The expressed fear is: if we vote yes on November 19 we hand over control of our affairs and our Crown lands and Crippen Park to a distant bureaucracy. But we have to ask, “How much control do we currently have over ‘our’ Crown lands?” The answer is none. And how much control over Crippen Park? None. These lands do not belong to us. However, with a national park, Bowen Islanders will work directly with Parks Canada over several years on the detailed plan to manage these lands. That’s far more say than we currently have. (And our control over BIM and private lands stays unchanged.) And can the province foist an unwanted park on us? Not at all - we have the province’s promise clearly and in writing that they will not agree to a park without BIM support. So the question comes down to this: if the final detailed plans for the park don’t benefit Bowen, can the council of the day ignore the very predictable and understandable outcry? That just will not happen.

Two recent council votes make clear that we Bowen Islanders have our hands very firmly on the brake lever of big municipal decisions. Community feedback on the new bylaws proposed in the OCP review, and the park vote question on the ballot, got - unanimously in both cases - what the community told council it wanted. November 19 is not by any stretch the last chance to say no. But it is the last chance to say yes. I’m not afraid of Parks Canada as a new landlord for our Crown lands. Bowen islanders are not sheep, with no voice or willpower, and will not placidly go along with a bad plan for Bowen. I’d join the hue and cry at municipal hall if the proposed agreement does not keep Bowen a livable community and enhance it. And when the details are done, we’ll vote again if we tell our council to, and the province will back us. I believe that we have the collective will and ability to negotiate for the benefits a national park on Bowen can bring. I’m personally willing to work hard to make sure we keep what we love about Bowen and make it even better for all of us. Ian Thomson

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• Earl Mathers was to be remembered at an informal Thursday session at the Legion, Meanwhile, letters to the Undercurrent explained why Rosa Helenius was so special. In the September 28 issue, Bowen Island Municipality Ferry Advisory Committee suggested a number of issues with BC Ferries. One was the planned overhead walkway that would allow foot and vehicle loading and unloading at the same time, thus cutting down on late sailings. •On a personal note, a lovely photo showed Hank and Kay Strubin as they embarked on their 60 years of marriage, October 5, 1941. • Birthdays: September 24 is the ‘name day’ for Mateusz Krukowski while September 25 is the birthday of Denny Meyers, Ben Nixon, Benjamin Whyte and Peter McGowan. On the 26th of September, there’s Robbie Kennard, Alexandra Clark and the much appreciated Shelagh McKinnon. Then, we skip to September 28, which is birthday time for Norma Dallas, Josh Wood and Anabella Harrington. Come September 29, Jane Boddy and Georgia Domenelli celebrate and September 30 is the birthday of Linda Hurlburt, Dave “Devo” Faber and Rodger Grant. The October 1 celebrants are Johanna Pakendorf, Eric Wright, Devon Walker, Molly Mackay Cole and Mary Ann Zakreski. On October 2, there’s Diane Mitchell, Miranda Matthews, Sharon Begg and Scott Turner. Come October 3, there’s Randy Goth, Samantha Baskerville and Bill Stirling. They are followed by Anders Parker-Vik and Lana McHale on October 4. Ho, ho, here are the October 5 birthday folks: Lynn Hartle, Shasta Martinuk, Wendy Holm and Shirley Morgan. The twosome on October 6 are Piper Goth and Sofie Norris. Last of all, Mindy Meyers is the solo October 7 birthday. • Celtic music note: Mairi Rankin returns from her tour of Scotland this week and will start teaching Cape Breton fiddling again in Vancouver on Friday, Sept. 30. As well as Fridays, she will also teach on Monday afternoons and evenings in West Vancouver. Those interested can contact Mairi at novegetables@ yahoo.com. • Road news: Many island roads have freshly painted yellow centre lines, great! Those lines are an immense help for dusk and night time driving. • The Last Word: To share an item, telephone 947-2440 or e-mail lbmcarter@shaw.ca, and by the way, don’t forget to put those extra pennies in the penny jar on the post office counter. The proceeds help to support the Legion’s family assistance fund.

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owen Island is about to have a great big party filled with high-spirited energy and multi-coloured sights. On Saturday, October 2, African performers MaObong Oku and Kokoma will entertain and dazzle at Bowen Island Community School. MaObong Oku is from the Efik tribe of Calibar in Nigeria. She left there 18 years ago to come to Canada where she has been a dancer, percussionist, choreographer, teacher and singer ever since. She also works with children with special needs and the elderly. MaObong is the founder, artistic director, choreographer and costume designer for Kokoma African Heritage Dance and Drum ensemble, a Vancouver-based African dance and drum performance company. MaObong is passionate and exuberant about the healing power of dance and rhythm. “I use music to entertain and educate people about African culture,” she says. “My music is about healing; life; human behaviors; destiny and happiness.” MaObong’s mission is to preserve Africa’s rich legacy, tradition and culture and to spread the message of love, cross-cultural understanding, harmony, healing and peace. The word Kokoma means “good life” or “joy and happiness.” Kokoma was created in order to sustain and renew ancient rhythms and dances and to simply give people joy while connecting to some of the most ancient beats and rhythms

of humankind. “The feeling I have when I am on stage,” says MaObong, “is that even if people can’t understand the language, they feel the energy of the drums. The response I always get from people is that they are moved and they feel good.” The fundraising evening is sponsored by the Africa Village Project. It includes a dinner provided by Harmabe Restaurant in Vancouver. In Swahili, “harambe” means “working together in unity” or “let’s pull together”. The harambe concept is used throughout Africa to initiate projects that require people to work together and pool their resources. In true African style, harambe is also one big party, uniting the community while working together toward the chosen cause. That is what the evening with MaObong and Kokoma is all about. Members of Bowen’s Africa Village Project work in a partnership with those who live in a small village called Okaseni in Tanzania. They help children stay in school by paying for some education costs and assist women by allowing them to become financially independent through micro financing programs. And the proceeds of the fundraising event will specifically go towards alleviating problems with malaria. As the light changes and summer turns to fall, it is time to dance to a new rhythm. Plan to head down to Bowen Island Community School on Saturday, October 2 to participate in the joy and harmony. Tickets are $35 and available at Phoenix on Bowen. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www.maobongoku.com.

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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:

MAYOR - one (1) to be elected COUNCILLORS - six (6) to be elected MUNICIPAL TRUSTEES FOR ISLANDS TRUST COUNCIL - two (2) to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Ofﬁcer or a designated person, as follows:

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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Public Notice Notice of Nomination Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of West Vancouver and of School District #45 that nominations are called for the offices of: MAYOR: ONE COUNCILLOR: SIX SCHOOL TRUSTEE: FIVE Each for a three year term Mayor and Councillors for the District of West Vancouver and School Trustees for School District #45 (School District #45 includes West Vancouver, Bowen Island Municipality, Village of Lions Bay, and the part of GVRD Electoral Area A which includes Passage Island, Bowyer Island, Grebe Islets and those areas of Howe Sound in the GVRD not within a municipal corporation) Nominations for qualified candidates will be received at the office of the Chief Election Officer, Legislative Services Department, District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3T3 from 9:00 am on October 4, 2011 to 4:00 pm on October 14, 2011 during regular working hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of a local government or as a trustee if the person meets the following criteria: a Canadian citizen; at least 18 years old on general voting day; a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia, or from being nominated for, being elected for, or holding office, or otherwise disqualified by law. Candidate nomination/information packages containing nomination forms and procedures are available for pick up in the Legislative Services Department at the District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall and the package is also posted on the District's website at westvancouver.ca/election. Queries or more information: contact the Election Office in the Legislative Services Department (604-925-7004) at the District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3T3 or send an email to election@westvancouver.ca. S. Scholes, Chief Election Officer

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Bowen art at Ferry Building Gallery Bowen Island artist Alan Blair is a self-taught painter whose subjects vary from seascapes, landscapes, still life and commissioned portraits of people and animals. Next week, he’s part of a new exhibit at the Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver called Objective Reality. It runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 16 with an opening reception on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. and artists in attendance on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m.

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AVALON AUTO BODY in Slave Lake, Alberta requires a first, second, or third year auto body apprentice. Send resume including references to fax 780-849-6435 or email: avalon4@telus.net or phone Jim 780-849-3056.

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC position available in the West Kootenay’s. We Offer: A modern 5,000 sq/ft shop equipped with a 10 ton overhead crane, computer diagnostics and advanced tooling to support a stable client base. Equitable wage and extended benefits in a geographical area known for its quality of lifestyle, and moderate cost of living. We Require: Commercial Truck & Transport Mechanic Trade Certification, Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate. Resumes can be forwarded via fax 250-357-2009 or email: jim@summitrepair.ca for further information contact Jim @ 250-357-2800 Ext 228. Come join our Team!

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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 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 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

As a Home Manager, you will have extensive exp. as a Community Service Worker in residential settings and supervisory experience. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to main. a flexible schedule as necessary. This position is based in North Vancouver. We offer competitive wages with an excellent beneﬁt package. Please reply in writing by October 7, 2011. Thompson Community Services, Attn: Kristine DeMonte Unit #102 1450 Pearson Place Kamloops, V1S-1J9, E-mail: kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca

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FERUS Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen & liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus.ca PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds & Grande Prairie bases. WE OFFER: - Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule - New Drivers can earn up to $82,000 in the first year - Automatic pay increases - Training Completion Bonus - Daily Meal Allowance - Recognition and incentive programs - Mechanic-maintained equipment Mileage Assistance to travel to and from work PLUS: Flexible Spending Account Group RSP Savings Plan Comprehensive Health/Dental Plan - Growing Company with Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send resume & driver abstract to: humanresources@ferus.ca or by fax to 1-888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver #BCDRV 1011

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

Courses Starting Now!

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

1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 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 PHARMACY TECH trainees needed! Retail Pharmacies & hospitals need certified techs & assistants! No experience? Need training? Local training & job placement is available! 1-888-778-0461.

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CMC OILFIELD SERVICES requires a Class 1 Driver for hauling crude oil and water in the Spirit River, Alberta, area. We will train the right candidate. Fax resume to 780-864-3047 or call Claude 780814-1933.

HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 KODIAK WIRELINE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP is hiring experienced operators/drivers for Slave Lake, Edson, Morinville branches with a signing bonus up to $5000. (dependent on experience). Apply to: tboddez@kodiakservices.com or fax to 780-418-0834.

Outgoing Individuals Wanted

Up to $20 per/hr F/T, 18+. Summer and permanent openings in all areas. Fun Promos. No Sales. No Experience, No Problem! Call Rebecca 604-777-2194

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Roofers and Labourers required immediately in Kamloops and Cranbrook, BC. Candidate will have 1-3 years of commercial flat roofing experience, driver’s licence and transportation. Send resume: shannon@westernroofing.ca SERVICE TECH & INSTALLER OVER HEAD DOOR CO. in Surrey is looking for an Industrial door service tech & Installer. Must have exp. & valid Drivers Lic. Fax resume to 604-888-8828 or email: calvin@valmartdoors.com 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.

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REPROCESSING/STERILIZATION Technician required immediately for a short 1 month contract in the beautiful Okanagan. Graduation from a recognized Reprocessing /Sterilization Technician Training program. One year recent related experience is also required. 1- 866355-8355 www.travelnurse.ca

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS EXECUTIVE Assistant needed for a forward-thinking company . Applicant should be competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Send resumes to ghuamane@gmail.com

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COST ACCOUNTANT IMW INDUSTRIES in Chilliwack, BC is currently seeking a fulltime Cost/Project Accountant. This position will work closely with Engineering and Sales to develop and maintain standard costs and pricing, evaluate job profitability and assist with month end preparation. Candidates should be working towards or recently completed a CGA or CMA designation. Proficiency in MS-Excel is necessary and experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment is preferred. To learn more about this position please visit our website at www.imw.ca. E-mail resumes to: hr@imw.ca PHARMACY Technician required immediately for a beautiful coastal BC community. Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training program. One year recent related experience is also required. Effective verbal and written communication, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to organize work. Call 1-866-355-8355 www.travelnurse.ca

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ALTERNATIVE FOREST Operations is a dynamic growing BC Forestry business, providing extraordinary performance for our customers and crew. We have immediate openings for the following positions. . Skyline Hooktender . Rigging Slingers . Chokermen . Certified Fallers If you are a safe high level performer, experienced and work well with others contact us! Mail resume to AFO, 3818 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 6K2. Email: admin@heli-log.com. Website: www.heli-log.com BUSY Langley based Commercial Landscape Construction Company is currently seeking motivated individuals to join their team. The following positions are available: Hard Landscape Foreman Hard Landscape Labour General Labour Machine Operator General Landscape Foreman Competitive wages, benefits and incentives. Wages start from $16/hour and can exceed $30/hour based on experience/qualifications. Please fax resume to 604-882-0083 or email employment@canadianlawncare.ca Clearly mark what position you are applying for and wage expectations.

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Flat Roofers

Metro Roofing requires exp. Flat Roofers, BUR, torch, single ply (TPO & PVC). Commercial and Industrial Projects.

Sheet Metal Applicators Must have previous experience installing roof flashing’s. All work to RCABC Standards & Specifications.

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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

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LABOURERS Also required.

Good Wages & Beneﬁts

Call: 604.888.4856 Serious Enquiries Only!

HEAVY DUTY or Commercial Transport Mechanic required. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice.

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$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal. Offering Great Beneﬁts Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.

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

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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

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

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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.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations. Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designrooﬁng.ca Visit: www.designrooﬁng.ca MACHINE OPERATORS PIPELAYERS GRADEMAN Required by Established Construction & Development Co The successful applicants must be experienced in all facets of single/multi family & subdivision utilities construction. We are looking only for individuals who are versatile, reliable and are able to work independently Min 3 years experience, valid class 5 licence and own transportation is required. Medical/Dental available Please fax a detailed resume with references and wage expectations to 604-5348469 or email to lisa@verconholdings.ca

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#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

INFINITY Painting Ltd, Vancouver, BC, is hiring an Exterior Plaster (Noc. 7284). Perm, F/T, $23 to $31 p/h (Depending on Experiences), ASAP, more than 3 years exp. Spk English. Main Duties: Clean & prepare surface. Lather, perform, prepare wall, install metal stud framing and furring to interior drywall or using nails, screws. Please send you resume to: info@infinitypaintingltd.com or ulises@infinitypaintingltd.com

LEAD ROOF TECHNICIAN

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PETS

BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $50 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BLUENOSE PITBULL PUPPIES. 2 boys, 2 girls, $800. obo. Call 604-783-8607. Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 BOXER PUPPIES, 4 Brindle males, tails docked, $650. (604)302-3707 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1200. Call 604-782-3864.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

VIBRANT HEALTH Do you have it? Do you want it? If you do, call 800541-5983 24/7

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GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243 Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca

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AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS - start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca.

Advertising Sales Consultant 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

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Get creative this fall with arts council’s help CAROL CRAM BI ARTS COUNCIL

his fall, immerse yourself in the arts by signing up for classes at the Gallery @ Artisan Square. Co-ordinated by the Bowen Island Arts Council, these arts-related classes draw upon the remarkable talent available on the island. First up is an opportunity to learn how to create web videos to share with friends and family via YouTube, Vimeo and other sites. Cam Hayduk is a professional filmmaker and he will lead two programs, one for youth and one for

adults. The youth classes, for kids 12 years and older, run on Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday Oct. 2, for two hours. The adult workshop is set for Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, including planning, lighting, camera, sound, editing and post-production. By the end of the workshop you will have the tools you need to get started on your own film projects. Also in October are four sessions of Back to Basics with an acrylics landscape painting class led by Janet Esseiva. Learn how to create

a glowing palette and a compositional sketch as the basis for your own vibrant landscapes. Janet’s class runs every Wednesday evening in October from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Pauline LeBel’s very popular Vocal Gym workshop returns to the Gallery on October 18 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Toss aside your inhibitions and get caught up in the magic of making sound! And finally, for a change of pace, check out the Nia Playshop offered on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Deborah Bramm and Carol Cram introduce you to a holistic movement practice that puts the fun into fitness and integrates your body, mind, emotions and spirit. More great classes are coming up in November including another program with Pauline Le Bel, songwriting, crocheting with yarn made from recycled plastic bags, and an expressive arts jour-

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LAB/CHOW cross 6yr/old male with sweet gentle temperament, has all shots. 604-340-3162, 604-541-2147 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $800. 604-462-0774. LABS, 2 fem black & 2 male yellow ready Oct 1st. 1st shots & dewomred, $650, ph: (604)803-9999 MALTESE pups, 2 Males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S. $800. Home raised. 604-464-5077 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 males, 1 black/1 brown. $1000 (604)819-1466 No Sunday calls TOY POMERANIANS. 7 wks. M & F. Vet ✓, healthy, 1st shots, dewormed, $750 up. 778-839-8007

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As he will explore, the 1920s saw the rise of the automobile vacation throughout North America, thereby killing the popular resorts established by railway and streetcar companies in the states to the south. However, the poor quality of British Columbia’s roads ensured that Bowen Island would become more popular than ever. The party finally ended in the 1950s when the Bennett government’s road-building program greatly facilitated automobile access to the interior of the province. The lecture is free but reservations recommended: www.sfu.ca/reserve. 5 - 7 p.m. at Fletcher Challenge Theatre, 515 West Hastings.

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.

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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 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, guaranteed. Champion lines, $750. 604-819-2115. vizsla@telus.net YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $400. 604-852-6176 Abbts Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M/1F, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready Nov. (604)858-9758

$15,000 value-will sell $8000/obo. Pristine condition (604)824-0107

AUCTIONS

HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION Deli & Food Services Equipment. Consignment now being accepted. June 4, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

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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 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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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/ 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

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BEAUTIFUL Updated 3120sq ft 5 bdrm Rancher with basement on 1/4 acre $439,000. 34629 Ascott Ave Abbotsford 604-761-9341

Aromatherapy & Natural NaturalDay DaySpa Spa Aromatherapy & 205 www.nbscare.com 205Lonsdale Lonsdale Avenue Avenue •• www.nbscare.com

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 SEABREEZE tri axle 5th whl. 36’ deluxe model, lots extras, $22,000 obo. Phone (604)535-5693

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MORTGAGES 58 Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

RECREATIONAL

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 The Scrapper

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

OTHER AREAS

SALTWATER Front 3 BD/2BA Home-Duplex. Bellingham WA. 20 minutes South of Border. Golf & Marina. $325,000. RE/MAX Keith Cook 360-739-5600 Rachael Wilson 360-319-2234

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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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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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If you fit our requirements, please send your resumé to: Tania Nesterenko, Circulation Manager Outlook #104 - 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

Deadline for submissions: Sept. 30th, 2011

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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• work 15-20 hours per week • have experience in Microsoft Word & Excel • have a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence and drive a reliable vehicle • love working with people • be fluent in English and a team player

Email: tania@northshoreoutlook.com Fax: 604.903.1001

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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The Outlook is looking for a permanent, part-time Circulation Zone Manager to hire, train and retain a carrier force of youth and adult paper carriers in the North Vancouver area. You will:

According to numerous sources including www.breastcancerfund.org, there are many Cancer causing ingredients being used in modern Skincare. However, there is an alternative. Natural Beauty Skincare® is the alternative Skincare line recommended by Naturopathic doctors. It is 100% natural, gov’t tested, and delivers fantastic results. Locally hand made since 1994, with pure botanical oils and natural preservatives, there is a product for everyone, with any type of skin. The store also carries a fantastic baby-care line, body lotions, massage oils, soaps, foot products, and more. Also available at Whole Foods & Capers Markets.

Amazing Okanagan Lake View lot priced to sell almost 1 acre, nicely treed. $229,000 well below appraised value. (250)542-6167

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Does Skin Care Cause CANCER?

Discover Bowen Island’s tourism history rom soon after the city of Vancouver was established in 1886 until the late 1950s, thousands of its citizens embarked each summer on steamboats to view the scenic coastline and visit seaside resorts. The most popular of these resorts was established by the Terminal Steamship Company on Bowen Island in 1902, and greatly expanded after the Union Steamship Company purchased it in 1920. On Thursday, September 29, Bowen resident Jack Little, a history professor at SFU, will be giving a free public lecture called Vancouver’s Playground: Leisure and Sociability on Bowen Island, 1902-57.

ney. Check the Community Recreation brochure for details. Register for classes at the Bowen Island Community Recreation office. Or visit our website at www.biac.ca for more information.

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 September, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $5950. Call: (604)599-0170 OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2003 TRAIL BLAZER, 6 cyl. One owner 160 K. New tires, well maint. $8100. 604-596-0312 (Fleetwood) 2005 MT CRUISER, 93,000 kms. $6300. Call 604-816-1646.

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1976 INT’L SCOUT TERRA2, convertible, 4x4, 1 ton pick up truck. Pontiac 400 big block, 375hp. Approx. 3000 mi. on power train. One of a kind. $13,800. (604)799-8533 1992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well maintained. $3500 obo. 604-793-8107 1999 DODGE Caravan auto 2 yr AirCare, 179K, fully loaded, p/w, p/l, good cond, $2050. (778)552-6300

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 COTTAGE FOR RENT Gorgeous 1000 sq.ft. loft-style, Tunstall Bay - bus rte. ocean view, close to beach/trails. Electric+prop. f/p, h/w floors, fenced w/garden. Suitable for sing. prof./cple. N/S $1250 (incl. Wi-Fi) + util. 604.947.0382

EXPRESS YOURSELF Singing & Piano Lessons available - for all ages. Share the gift of music. Cheryl 947-2063

FOR RENT: Tunstall Bay 3 bdrm home, ocean view, $1850/mo. available now. Call Gail 604-250-4636

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FOR RENT: 1 bdr. waterview home by Mt. Gardner dock. Steps to beach. W/D. Electric heat + fireplace. $1,010+util. No dogs. Avail. Oct 15. 947-0161

FOR RENT: Fully furnished equipped beautiful private 3 to 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, new elegant country home. Gated, circular drive, lovely grounds. $2500/ mos.short or long term 604-908-9112

FOUND on Fri. Sept. 16: wedding ring at Snug Cove General store, please come in to claim. LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling $20/box CALL 947-2430 Lance’s Recycling I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430

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

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New oceanfront trail opened by Cape on Bowen MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

he development of Cape Roger Curtis took another step on Friday, Sept. 16 with the opening of the one-kilometre oceanfront trail called the Roger Curtis Seawalk. The trail is being gifted to Bowen by developers Cape on Bowen and runs from the Cape’s lighthouse to Collingwood Point. Owners Don Ho and Edwin Lee hosted a “celebration” at Lighthouse Point on the Cape to mark the opening and over 100 Islanders turned out for a ribbon cutting, speeches, music from Islander Shari Ulrich and food and drink. The crowd was a mixture of Bowen officials and grateful Island families. The event also marked a completion of roadways in the area known as phase 1 of the development. With the work now completed, Cape Drive, which begins where Whitesails ends, winds along, passing lots and side roads, before reaching the lighthouse and the new trail. Ho and Lee said they’ve each walked the trail many times. Ho told the Undercurrent that creating it and gifting it to the community was not a difficult decision. “We offered the trail to the Bowen community because we believed it was the right thing to do,” he said. “It would have been very unkind to the people who had been enjoying the beautiful views from the various spectacular look-out points like the Lighthouse, the Pebble Beach and the Arbutus Point, before our development. Hence we designed the trail to connect all these three distinctly remarkable locations for more people to enjoy than just the few who would own the waterfront properties.” The cost of building the trail was half a million dollars. The executive officer of sales and marketing, Candy Ho, said that “with value of lost waterfront land and some

Edwin Lee and Don Ho, owners of Cape Roger Curtis, said they’ve walked the trail they’ve gifted to Bowen Islanders, the Roger Curtis Seawalk, many times. Ho called the opening of the trail a day for “celebration.” Marcus Hondro photo

loss of privacy for waterfront lots, the value of the trail is at least a million dollars.” Don Ho called the occasion a “joyous” one and told the crowd they wanted to create a legacy for the Island. “This is a day of celebration,” Ho said. Among the Bowen officials were councillors Cro Lucas and Doug Hooper. One family with two young children said they simply took the opportunity to take the kids to a place they could run about while listening to great music and mixing with fellow Islanders over a meal. Karen McGregor and her son Daniel went out to see the trail and give their thanks to the owners. She said

not taking the owners up on their offer for a park in exchange for more density was a missed opportunity of “gargantuan proportions.” McGregor feels the parkland offer would have been a great way to “preserve” a large parcel of land. “I thought the owners put on a very nice spread to mark the opening of the new trail,” she said. “Daniel thoroughly enjoyed his hamburger and juice, I enjoyed my grilled asparagus and glass of red, and as always, watching the sun go down on one of Bowen’s many bays never disappoints.” The trail will be operated by the municipality.

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