Undercurrent, July 15, 2011 by Bowen Island Undercurrent

FRIDAY JULY 15 2011 VOL. 38, NO. 23

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Public has its say

The write stuff

Strange Snow

For almost five hours, people provide pros and cons of planning bylaws

Write on Bowen was a marvellous opportunity to learn from the pros

Play at Tir-na-nOg addresses issues in poignant yet often humourous way

OCP is moving ahead; more work on land use bylaws MARTHA PERKINS EDITOR

ouncil is hoping it can give the Official Community Plan update third reading at its July 25 meeting but wants to give itself more time to revamp the three development permit area bylaws. Councillors and staff acknowledged there were significant public concerns about the bylaws, expressed both in written submissions and at Saturday’s public hearing. But, they noted, few of the concerns were about the OCP update itself. Instead, people objected to the “heavy-handedness” of the steep slopes bylaw and environmentally sensitive area bylaw that were introduced after first reading of the OCP bylaw. By separating the bylaws and looking at them individually, the controversial bylaws did not need to impede the progress of the OCP itself., councillors said.

“We need to assure the public that these [land use] bylaws will go back to staff for full and wholesome review,” said Councillor Cro Lucas at Tuesday afternoon’s packed council meeting. “I don’t see that happening for some time period. The OCP itself is not anywhere near as problematic. Yes, there’s a connectivity but if you separate the land use bylaws then I think the workload on the OCP becomes less and is easier to deal with.” Director of planning Hap Stelling said it was possible for staff to collate all the public submissions pertaining to the OCP alone and present them to council for discussion at the July 18 meeting. Changes could be incorporated into the document to be presented at the July 25 meeting, the last meeting before the August break. This should give the Islands Trust time to comment on the revised OCP by early September. continued, PAGE 2

Skate park is up and running MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

here is a new skate park at the Bowen Youth Centre and non-youth skateboard enthusiasts will be happy to note it is open to the Bowen public. The centre’s co-ordinator, Matt Neufeld, says many people put in a lot of time and effort to make the project happen. The skate park began at a com-

munity meeting last October that saw 60 interested Islanders show up. Funding was provided by the RCMP Foundation, the Smooth Stone Foundation, Bowen Island Community Foundation, Wolfgang Duntz and fundraising work by the youths themselves. “It is one more activity for youth of this community to take part in that is active and positive and can continued, PAGE 2

Every year, Bob Turner and his brother Tim take a group of paddlers around Bowen Island in a voyageur canoe. After a long and beautiful circumnavigation, everyone raises their paddles in celebration as they reach the Mount Gardner dock. Bob Turner photo

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Land use changes will take more time continued, PAGE 1 Staff will need more time to go through the public’s comments about the land use bylaws and report to council. Stelling also noted that there were not as many concerns about the watersheds, aquifer and stream development bylaw, which might be able to move forward at a faster pace. Councillor Nerys Poole said “I’d be opposed to modifying the language in the OCP. Many islanders are supportive of the objectives. The extent to which [the land use bylaws] have over-reached the mark is the issue. We need to listen and we need to respond to the public comments about too many restrictions.” She recognizes that “in attempting to achieve some solid objectives, we probably cast the net a little too far and captured far too many landowners and burdened municipal staff.” She’d like the bylaws to be passed within this council’s term, which ends in November. And while the next council could repeal those bylaws, she’d like to have them presented in a way that would ensure community consensus. Councillor Peter Frinton, lis-

tening to the debate on speakerphone, said the three land use bylaws “struck a sensitive nerve and we should be modifying these bylaws.” He’s been thinking of ways to relax some of the more proscriptive rules. “I do caution,” he added, “that while much is needed, it’s different than throwing them out for being too onerous. I think they’re very appropriate as a means of protecting the environment.” Mayor Bob Turner said, “I too think we have a good OCP and good OCP process. In terms of looking at the land use bylaws, we should be working with existing maps and not try to problem-solve by amending the maps or the OCP. The remedies can be found in changing the words [that make the maps regulatory.]” Poole said that to have someone “groundproof” the maps would be prohibitively expensive. “In order to ensure the maps are 100 per cent accurate we’d be hiring a map person to be walking the island for the next five years.” The maps in the OCP are approximate, which is the norm, she said. They become controversial if the accompanying bylaws about what you can do in the mapped areas are too

restrictive. As to whether the OCP was an update or a review, Turner said that when the OCP steering committee gave its blessing to a new document, instead of making amendments to the old one, it was therefore requiring that the old one be rescinded. He questioned comments that 50 new pages had been added to the OCP update since first reading, noting that many changes came from outside sources and were regulatory in manner Stelling says that if council makes land-use changes to the OCP after first reading, then council is required to have another public hearing. However, other types of revisions can be made without prompting another hearing. As to the language in the public consultation ads that called the OCP new, as opposed to updated, corporate officer Kathy Lalonde says the Local Government Act doesn’t differentiate between an update and a comprehensive review. The ad was prepared by the municipal solicitor who focused on the statutory wording required. The OCP is still considered an update, not a full comprehensive review.

Matt Neufeld, skate park builders and Bowen youth surrounding the portable skate park as it’s being built last week. The park is the result of much effort from many community members. Marcus Hondro photo

Skate park open weekends at youth centre continued, PAGE 1 only reflect positively on the community,” says Neufeld, who will be leaving his position at the end of the summer to pursue studies at Langara College. It’s a portable park; ramps are wheeled into storage each evening and set up again the following day. The ramps are up and running and will in place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m., with the exceptions of long weekends when the youth centre is closed. “I would like it to be accessible by all ages and skill levels since it is the only place on the island the

allows skateboarding that is safe and supervised, so families with younger children can come down and use the equipment,” Neufeld says. The skate park is a unique design, created and built by the Vancouver company Spectrum Skatepark Creations. Neufeld says that the company’s president, Jim Barnum, was a huge help in bringing the project to fruition. He also notes that Christine Walker, Ann Silberman, Noah-Pryce Jones and Paul McGillivray were major contributors, and there were others. It took most of four days to build. Helmets are mandatory and youth centre guidelines are in effect for the park.

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Public speaks out about OCP and bylaws MARTHA PERKINS EDITOR

A T h e a t r e F e s t ival on Bow en Isla n d

Into The West

f you were to gauge public support for the updated Official Community Plan and its accompanying land use bylaws by the speakers at Saturday’s public hearing, opinion would be pretty well split. But if there was an “applauseo-metre” in the crowded BICS gym, opponents to the planning rules seemed to outnumber supporters two to one. For almost five hours, people took turns to share their views with councillors and staff who sat at the front of the gym. Under the municipality’s governing regulations, this was council’s last chance to hear comments and receive submissions from the public about the four bylaws. By and large, the people who spoke in favour of the bylaws had a shared overarching view – they applauded council’s efforts to use the land-use regulations as a way to protect the environment. Not only does the OCP update state this as a guiding principle, but the three development permit area bylaws - steep slopes, environmentally sensitive areas and watersheds, aquifers and stream protection areas - set out rules how that is to be done. Eric Sherlock called the bylaws a “happy and historic occasion.” They are proof that the island can meet the mandate of the Islands Trust, he said, adding that the bylaws show tremendous improvements over the previous drafts and recognize the natural environment as the basis for Bowen Island’s quality of life. Pam Dicer said it would be negligent not to pass the three bylaws. “As well as protect the environment, they protect the municipality. The cost of payment of fees pales in comparison to the cost of a lawsuit,” she said. Bill Granger said the bylaws prevent possible catastrophic eventualities and are in common practice elsewhere. Jean Jamieson said these environmental catastrophes were more likely to happen as the lack of flat land forced more development on the island’s steep slopes. “We must protect our green spaces for future generations.” Jack Silberman said the cre-

ation of the OCP was “an inspiring collective effort” and a very democratic process. “It’s what the people of Bowen Island need and want. [The bylaws] are absolutely necessary for the greater good.... They are not only needed but long, long overdue.” Peter Williamson, a member of the OCP steering committee, said the bylaws reflected the views of people who took part in the many public meetings. “I think the proposed bylaws put forth the wishes of the community.” These speakers were applauded but not with the same intensity as those who spoke out against the bylaws. Their reasons were more varied. Some said the bylaws were ideologically driven; others said that while protecting the environment is a vaunted goal, the rules were too widesweeping and would severely curtail what property owners were allowed to do on their land. Others talked about how expensive the bylaws would make life on Bowen become because of the increased need for consultants and municipal fees. Several disagreed with the accuracy of the maps which will legislate what can be done on their properties. But there was silence in the crowded gym when Shirley Menzies got up to speak. Using a walker for balance, the soft-spoken senior citizen started to cry at one point as she described the bylaws’ negative impact. She said the maps were “out of whack” when it came to her property. The bylaws’ requirements “represent for me extreme financial [hardship.] We own 50 acres yet, according to these maps, there’s not a place to put a house.” If she isn’t allowed to subdivide the property then there’s no way to recoup the costs of the fees and construction. “I’d be surprised if a developer would give me even a small portion of its assessed value.” Another woman started to cry when she said that with the new rules, if her house burned down she might not be able to rebuild because of rules protecting a stream that runs through her property. (Later, when director of planning Hap Stelling was asked to comment on this, he said “we look at the guidelines as mechanisms to identify terms and

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conditions” of construction.... If for some reason we choose not to issue a development permit, I have to specify reasons.”) Barbara Wahler, also a member of the steering committee, said she was proud of its work. However, with regret she asked council to postpone third reading of the OCP. She said the changes between the document the committee presented to council and the document that passed second reading are far from insignificant. The original document reflected the community’s desire for environmental preservation, she said, but that sentiment was not strong enough to justify “these extreme bylaws.” Colleen O’Neil said True Green agrees with the goals of protecting the environment but not the bylaws themselves. They have the potential to negatively affect growth in and around Snug Cove and could be used to stymie developers. Peter Baumgartner said the new bylaws represent the views of only a small number of islanders. “Can we please have some balance here?” He says the land use bylaws severely restrict the freedom of property owners, and are made worse by how much of the island they cover. He said the bylaws were “a way to bring everything to a halt and turn back the clock.” Bud Long said people need to know how many problems there have been to justify “otherwise repugnant bylaws.” Wolfgang Duntz, who has launched a court petition with Richard Underhill to halt the OCP, citing a lack of public consultation, said the failure of the update is that it doesn’t address the issues surrounding Snug Cove, which the old OCP identified as the top future priority. Duntz argued in favour of a hazardous slope bylaw as opposed to a steep slope bylaw. “A steep slope is not necessarily hazardous and a slope does not have to be steep to be hazardous.” He later said the OCP was “95 per cent good and I’d be hardpressed if the remaining five per cent was worth preventing it. But these other bylaws need work.... Make the people who are complaining your partners in finding solutions.”

Daron Jennings questioned whether it was reasonable to expect people with young families to have to attend council meetings to stay informed. “Perhaps instead of reading bedtime stories we should be trolling [the municipality’s website.]” He noted that a petition against the bylaws started Thursday morning had 211 signatures. Mayor Bob Turner was asked if each signatory would be counted as a voice against the bylaws. Turner said yes, which was confirmed at Monday’s council meeting. Rick Johnstone said the whole process was an outrage and that the bylaws go “far too far and are highly elitist.” It would cost up to an additional $30,000 to meet all the requirements when building, money many people don’t have. James Glave said the OCP update doesn’t take into account the environmental impact of ferry use or address options such as reducing sprawl by “embracing a more complete, compact, and walkable community.” “Fear rules this document,” he said. “Because of a perceived threat, because of misplaced and frankly bizarre fear of creeping urbanization, because this is how some of our leaders think you preserve and protect an island, our municipality is not pursuing real and practical solutions.” Craig Jones lives on Collins farm. “We have a strong economical stake in these bylaws” because they think the bylaws will “savage our property values..... We would not have bought on Bowen if these bylaws had been enacted..” John Rich, a member of the OCP steering committee, said public consultation during that time was “exceptionally good,” resulting in significant support of protecting the environment. He lauded the land use bylaws as a way of furthering that goal but they go too far and are “ill-considered.” Wes Magee said there are other tools that can be used to address the concerns raised in the land use bylaws. He’d like more consideration given to the people who are affected by the bylaws. Will Husby supported the bylaws but said they need finetuning. Fitch Cady asked “who decid-

ed mature forests are a sensitive eco-system? I think [the ESA] should be called the Dark Forest Preservation Bylaw.” Stacey Beamer said that the bylaws illustrate that “our favourite tool is obstruction” and that they manifest our fears. He thinks the bylaws are an attempt to obstruct construction at Cape Roger Curtis by people who lost the battle to stop its development. He said “I don’t see us as a community that’s heading towards sustainability. We’re trying to predefine every aspect of this community... We should be asking, ‘What can we do to make sure amazing things can occur.” Larry Adams disagreed with the definition of development as a change in the use of the land, building, structure or sign. “If I want to do anything on my property that is ‘development’.... Unless you modify it, you’ll be asking us for approval of any change and that’s not what I think you intend.” Tracey Wait read a letter from the Snug Point property owners association asking why the possibility of revamping an old boat ramp at Sandy Beach was added to the OCP at the last minute. Residents worry parking for the ramp would be used by ferry commuters and that it was unsafe to encourage boat traffic where children are swimming. Rondy Dike said the bylaws lead him to assume that the municipality wants to “micromanage everything on the island.” If the bylaws go through, the municipal hall would need an addition to house all the additional planning staff who would be required to administer the bylaws. “It will break you [financially] to enforce these bylaws.” Karen Cowper passionately supports maintaining the island’s natural beauty but says the bylaws take a hammer to small problems. They need more balance and reasonableness. Alistair Taylor said the bylaws were “draconian in scope” and argued for also creating a sustainable economy. “The people you hire to issue permits will be people laid off from construction.” Tree roots may prevent erosion on sandy slopes, he said, but they also break up rock and can cause rockslides.

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viewpoint Big truck vs. small car To the Editor:

couldn’t help imagining a cartoon depicting the flyer we received in the mail with “Red Alert” emblazed across it as a huge truck, covered with red alert signs, roaring down the highway, while coming the other way is a small red car with two citizens inside looking in horror at what is coming their way. It does strike me as ludicrous - the well- financed campaign against the bylaws that were the subject of the public hearing on Saturday. What a lot of money some people spend to try to force their opinion on us! I do want to make some comments on the hearing. I thought there were some very wellthought-out and reasoned arguments made both for and against the bylaws. Changes were suggested. Consequences, both good and bad, were forecast with their implementation. These arguments were presented in a respectful manner and these will give council and the planner some guidelines as to what the community wishes. Then, alas, we also had what I can only describe as bullying diatribes that attacked the council as well as the bylaws in a discourteous manner - a continuation of the ads and flyers we have been seeing. I am saddened and shocked by the anger felt by some people. They must feel that reasonableness and courtesy are useless forces against that small red car coming towards them.... Jean Jamieson

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his week, the Bowen Island Undercurrent publishes its first Building on Bowen guide. (If you didn’t receive one in the mail, drop by the Undercurrent office to pick one up.) The guide not only recognizes how many skilled tradespeople and professional services are available on the island but also highlights how vital they are to the island’s economy. These are the people whose children are in local schools, who are buying local goods and services, who are there when islanders need them if something needs fixing or building. The money that they earn on the island tends to stay on the island. Their numbers make possible a wide variety of activities, everything from baseball leagues to the volunteer fire department to kids recreational

activities. In short, without them, this island would be a much poorer place, both economically and culturally. These are the people who make up a large part of what’s called the sustainable economy. And some of them are the people whose livelihoods are said to be in jeopardy if the land-use bylaws go ahead. Make it too expensive and onerous for people to build on Bowen, and their jobs may dry up. Make the island a haven for only those who can afford the consultants and fees, and the mix of residents who can afford to live here becomes less diverse. Protecting the environment is of essence to humanity. But it has to be done in balance with the human equation of life on the island. Martha Perkins

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Original bylaws less restrictive

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here were lots of interesting points made at the July 9 public hearing on the proposed Official Community Plan and three proposed bylaws amending the Land Use Act. One that especially caught my fancy was the assertion that any current residents who arrived on Bowen after the creation of the Islands Trust in 1974 should have known about the Trust mandate to “preserve and protect”; further, since, in the speaker’s view, the proposed bylaws are required to meet this mandate, such residents have no right to object. No doubt the speaker sincerely considered the point to be extremely profound. I sincerely agree - it is a profoundly breathtaking - nay, heroic - logical leap. The preserve-and-protect mandate is pretty vague. It is the local bylaws that define what it means on any given island. And the bylaws in force on Bowen in the past - that includes some bylaws originally passed by the Islands Trust itself - have never been nearly as restrictive as those now proposed. Applying the speaker’s logic - not mine - one could argue that all residents have to accept these less restrictive bylaws and have no right to demand changes in them. Bud Long

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hank you, Bowen! What a great turnout to Bowen Island Community Recreation’s annual Canada Day event. Even the sun turned up to celebrate in Crippen Park with the beautiful backdrop of the mountains of Howe Sound. We would like to thank Brenda Reid and the band Taken for entertaining the lively crowd all afternoon and Nina Koeplin for leading us in the singing of “O Canada”, the Bowen Island Gymnastics Club for sharing their routine that they have now taken on the road all the way to Switzerland! Thank you to Matt Neufeld and Yvonne McSkimming of the youth centre who provided bbq fare and the Chamber of Commerce who brought cake for dessert while the kids enjoyed crafts, face painting and their yearly visit with the Snakes of the Reptile society. We would also like to thank the Volunteer Firemen, BC Ambulance Society, and the local RCMP for attending and providing tours of their equipment and the Black Sheep and Mayor Bob Turner for kicking the whole event off. Special thanks to the recreation summer staff (Rachel Crowley, Devon Macleod, Amos Rosen, Rosie Ander, Taylor Thompson) and volunteers (Isabella Bottay, Jessie Olivier, Daly Thompson, Wil Thompson, Francis Biddiscomb, Eryn Jackson, and Sophie Lalonde) who worked hard on the day of the event! Hope to see you all again next year! Shauna Jennings B. I. Community Recreation Programmer

Play offered great Bowen moment To the Editor:

was so glad I got out the door and off to the theatre this past weekend! Strange Snow by Stephen Metcalfe was playing at Tirna-Nog Theatre and I really enjoyed it. I’m glad I didn’t know what to expect. It is a play that is very interesting to watch unfold. My son Dan had told me, “It is does have lots of humour but it is heartbreaking.” Part of me was expecting a bleakness that did not materialize but just the same here I am the next morning thinking about it in a way I haven’t thought about a play for quite a while. This is good stuff. The cast is a ter-

rific trio of aspiring actors studying together in New York with Hamish Allen-Headley who is directing the piece. We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to see good, live, grown-up theatre right here on the island. Afterwards, we, the modest-sized but enthusiastic audience, walked out of the doors onto the grassy bench and talked with the actors and one another under the summer evening sky. It was another great Bowen Island moment. I hope that many of you will go out and see Strange Snow this weekend. I bet you’ll be very glad you did. Karen Cowper

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owen’s does will have given birth in the last few weeks and their spotted fawns will soon be venturing out and about. Can I make a plea to drivers to be extra cautious at known deer crossings and to dog owners to keep their dogs leashed for the next few weeks, till these babies get a little world-wise? Susanna Braund Publisher Aaron Van Pykstra 604.903.1022

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he draw for the CAWES raffle took place on June 24. We had three lucky winners: a very beautiful hand-crafted coffee table made especially for our “cawes” was won by Sheila Keir; the “loaded” wheelbarrow went to Eva Churcher; and a three-night stay at La Casa de Espiritus Elegres in Mexico was won by Ian Kristinsson. Thanks to all of our wonderful donors: Andy Huinink (craftsman extraordinaire), Bowen Building Centre, Bowen Island Spa, Bowen’s Little Pet Shop, Deborah Merrin (NuCelle), Gale Lyttle, Magi Amma, Out of the Blue, Sheila Webster, The Flower Shop, and - last but not least - Kasara’s horse, who contributed some top-of-the-line manure for Eva’s garden! Thank you to all who bought tickets. We are lucky to live in such a supportive community. The CAWES Team

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Garden not in comfomity with new bylaw To the Editor: Re: Environmentally Sensitive Bylaw No. 299 or 30 years, my husband and I have owned several acres of rainforest. Rapidly growing trees surround our house, competing for light and spawning countless vigorous seedlings. According to the most recently proposed municipal legislation, specifically in the context of Amendment Bylaw No. 299 (Environmentally Sensitive Permit Areas), our property is considered to be both a “mature forest” and an environmentally sensitive area. In blissful ignorance of this, we spent those 30 years heating our house with our perpetual supply of wood and developing the garden around the house; we are now surrounded by the fragrance and colours of many antique roses, as well as dozens of species of other flowers, shrubs, trees, vines and bulbs. These are all non-native plants, and they supplement the salal, ferns, trees and other native vegetation, most of which we have kept since we first moved onto the property. Our garden has become a magnet for birds, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, tree frogs, red-legged

frogs... it all seemed like a good idea at the time. But I have now learned that this was A Very Bad Thing To Do. In future, if we wish to cut firewood or plant any more “non-native vegetation, plants or trees” we must first pay for development permits and expensive professional assessments, and then ask for permission. This means my habit of buying from the local nurseries, fundraising plant sales and the Bowen farmers’ market, and then digging my purchases into our garden, could become very costly, time-consuming and perhaps futile, as it would not be in conformity with the requirements for our property that are set out in the new bylaw. This mentality of repressive uniformity seems more suited to an urban condominium development, and I hope that a majority on council can be persuaded to drop this proposed legislation. Otherwise I will be forced to continue my gardening in secret, buying plants on the continent and hiding the results from the Garden Police - who will doubtless need to be patrolling the island, trying to raise money for the empty municipal coffers. Isabel Otter

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and The Queen, the Bear and the Bumblebee. • Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrents of July 20 and July 27: Barbara Murray’s article explained some of the frustrations in planning for Snug Cove. In order to accomplish one thing, another must preceed it. For instance, in order to make changes to the road, the council must first approve a budget. In order to approve the budget, time must be set aside. • A draft terms of reference for Snug Cove planning was presented to councillors by planning consultant Michael Rosen who said, “People want more than paper and plans... they want to see something happen.” • A front-page story delineated the frustration that Gavin Strang was having in getting a temporary-use permit for his midisland property containing the fitness centre, the Tir-na-nOg Theatre School, the Rumour Mill and the proposed theatre facility • Marge and Dave Witty were leaving Bowen for Dave to take up his new appointment as Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. • Birthdays July 17 through July 30: July 17 is the birthday of Moritz Behm, Fawn Gill and Julia McCaig followed by Tyler Jacquet and Bridget Knipe on July 18. Ruby Bottay is the only July 19 celebrant but July 20 has three birthday folks: Doug Berry, Mary Anne Smith and Amy Carachelo. On July 21, Abbey Wood, Ariel Montgomery and Cody May have birthdays and on July 22, Lous Roelof and Genevieve Mc Corquodale are the birthday honorees. Come July 23, birthday wishes go to Brendan Craig, Anna Scouten, Alexandra Shaw and Sarah Faragher. On July 24, Briana Goth, Sarah Scouten and Quinn Matheson are the birthday trio. Then, birthdays skip to July 27 with birthdays for Randy Arnott, Hal Barbara and Isabella Bottay. Then come Dean Dallas, Lance Weismiller and Joshua Ward on July 28 followed by Dave Higgs and Barbara Wahler on the 29th. Next to last are the five celebrants on July 30: Dale Gagne, Louise Ferguson, Stacey Carachelo, Billi Burrows and Glen Taylor. Ending the month, on July 31st, the natal celebrants are John and Bonnie Lecky (yes, both of them on the same day) and Bebel Norris. Happy Birthday to all. The Last Word: To share an item, telephone 947-2440 or e-mail to lbmcarter@shaw.ca.

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ummer is here and with it comes Bowen library’s Neighbours annual Summer Reading Club (fondly known by some as the SRC). All over Canada and the U.S., kids from six up are visiting their local library for readingbased activities. The origin of the public library Summer Reading Clubs is lost in the mists of time but the popular activity is great fun and has long been regarded as a real stimulus to reading. The format is simple - a theme, some reading suggestions, a goal to reach and some activities, all packaged in an attractive folder. History? I know that public libraries were doing this more than 80 years ago. At that time, each library produced its own materials. That was fine for well-funded libraries with staff and money to produce an attractive package but most small community libraries could only produce something simple. In the late 1980s, YAACS (Young Adult and Children’s Services section of the British Columbia Library Association) decided to create, test and make available a BC-wide set of materials. The idea was that children could join a reading club anywhere in the province and the burden of producing attractive packets would be lifted from under-funded libraries. The idea proved a hit and it wasn’t long before children were benefiting. Now, each year, springtime brings an order form to each library from which the attractive SRC supplies are ordered. The Bowen library had its first Summer Reading Club in 1987 and ample photographs indicate how popular it was. Each year since, there’s been a summer reading club. Federal job grants have made possible a summer employee whose prime responsibility is to direct and lead the summer activities. This summer’s program coordinator is Emma Fleetham, an accomplished young islander who will have a lot of fun helping readers Savior the Word, this year’s theme. Each year, SRC materials are designed by a well-known illustrator. This year’s illustrator is Rose Cowles. Among the many books she has brought to life are Gilbert de la Frogponde, Dog Tales, I Know An Old Laddie, The F Team, The Mysterious You Series, Puppies On Board

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was unable to attend the public meeting and wish to express my disappointment in the new bylaws and OCP. I recall a conversation with the mayor regarding the budgeted cost of the OCP. I was informed that the total cost would be $120,000 and, as $90,000 had been allocated, there may be the possibility to direct some money towards further city consultants for an economic plan. This did not happen. I now believe an economic plan is five to eight years out. The cost of the OCP exceeds the original budget by 60 per cent and this excludes internal staff time. I am incredulous. The island’s public purse is becoming constrained, island expectations have been raised, little has been constructed and much money has been spent. In my mind only the private sector will be able to create the wealth required to repair the first 12 years

of municipal operations. Regarding the bylaws. I want to believe they are well intentioned and I have my doubts. I welcome indigenous northwest species being protected on public lands, but in a garden? Get real. I welcome tree preservation but on an island where 60 per cent plus is forested? Get real. To add insult to injury, a bylaw from surburban Richmond is used to justify this document. Then steep slopes need protection? From where I stand, it is the flat areas of Bowen that need preservation for potential future farm use. There is no apparent intention to have human beings let alone businesses work in harmony with the environment in these four documents. The logical conclusion absurdia of the new bylaws and the OCP is for every human being to leave the island and make the whole island a park. Ladies and gentlemen, I really do fear these documents illustrate self-interest more than any practical guide for us to live on the rock. I would like to be mistaken. Daniel Heald

The following letter was first sent to Bowen Island council.

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The Write on Bowen festival crowd on Friday night got ready for a weekend of literary events. Jacqueline Massey, Lina Martin-Chan, Susanne Martin photos

rite on Bowen 2011 was a great success! On opening night, locals and festival-goers from the mainland enjoyed two compelling readings from Giller prize-nominated authors Timothy Taylor and Annabel Lyon. What a treat! On Saturday and Sunday, 13 workshops and two panel presentations gave attendees lots to think about, talk about, and most important, write about! The Saturday evening “Write to the Island” event hosted by Elee KraljiiGardiner and Michael Turner at the Gallery @ Artisan Square involved participants in a series of intense community writing exercises. The buzz of creativity in the air gave new meaning to the phrase Write on Bowen! The Festival owes its success to the tireless efforts of the Write on Bowen Committee

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Fluffy, the Bowen Court cat, looks skinny because he has been diagnosed with a hyperthyroid condition and receives treatment. His original owner passed away in 2005. Since then, he’s had a number of caregivers who have also passed on or moved away. Barbara Cornell looks after him now. He gets lots of love as well as regular meals. If you see Fluffy, please say hi to him. He is a very social old guy. However, you don’t need to worry about him unless he looks like he is in pain or distress, in which case call CAWES or the B.I. Vet Clinic – or speak to Barbara.

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The ultimate pet, the incredible miniature horse. Safe & responsive with your children. Loving pets, and great show prospects. Super pricing. Armstrong 250-546-9323 or 250-308-2746.

477

PETS

BLUE NOSE PITBULL fem. 1 yr. friendly $800. Male Shih Tzu, 2 yrs. neut. friendly $300. (604)507-8173 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 CHIHUAHUA tiny tea cup puppies, ready to go now. $650. Call (604)794-7347 CUTIE Celia is ready, just 11 wks old, $450.Good with kids, CKC reg, vet checked,dewormed and vaccinated , shots taken, coming with registration papers. s.wallace43@yahoo.com

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Aldergrove Company looking for a permanent full - time CSR. Position details include but are not limited to order entry, border paperwork, and various types of correspondence. Proficient exp. with Accpac, excel and word an asset. Beneﬁts offered after 3 mths. Please e-mail your resume with cover letter stating wage expectation to rushcamp260@gmail.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designrooﬁng.ca Visit: www.designrooﬁng.ca

TRAVEL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.BuyATimeshare.com 888879-7165

Sunny Summer Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-5419621

Admin Assistant Trainees Needed! Professionally trained Administrators needed! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-512-7116

Offering Great Beneﬁts Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.

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

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a hoe chucker/loader operator, and a boom man for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.

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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

21st Century Flea Market. July 17 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Cntre 3250 Commercial Drive. Adm. $4.

More Core Diamond Drilling is looking for Experienced Diamond Drillers for hydraulic and conventional drills. Work is located in the US and Canada. Must have valid first aid. Up to $600 a day + bonus. Send resumes w/references to jobs@morecore.ca or fax (250) 636-9159.

PERSONAL SERVICES

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

GERMAN Shepherd female pups, large boned, CKC registered. Vet checked, tattooed. Excellent temperament. 604-819-1414 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. LAB PUPPIES, beautiful Chocolate & Yellow labs, 8 wk old females, 1st shots, call: (604)856-8987. MALTESE PUPPIES. 1st shots, vet ✔, health guarnt’d, all white. Can view mother. $650 (604)820-8513 MULTI POO minature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $775. 604-341-1445 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 P.B. AMERICAN PITT BULL Terriers, A.D.B.A. Reg. Champion blood line. $800 obo 604-724-8324 P. B. PRESA only 2 in litter, both males, $1200. Born May 6, great temp. born on farm. 604-855-6929 PRESA CANARIO pups, $500$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525 PRESA CANARIO X puppies, born May 8, on farm, great temp $650. 604-855-6929 or cell 604-217-1346 PUGS, fawn, 4 male, 2 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $550. (604)796-2727/799-2911

PETS 477

REAL ESTATE

PETS

603

PUPPIES FOR SALE, 9 wks old, Terrier X Chihuahua $300 Call 604-856-3855 RAGDOLL kittens, 2 beautiful males, loving raised, very friendly and snuggly. Litter trained, vet check’d, shots & de-wormed. Ready by July 15. $500 604-820-1271 West Highland Terrier, 13wks, Vet checked, 2nd shots, dewormedFamily raised, Crate/paper trained. 1 male, $900, 604-316-8691 YELLOW LAB PUPS CKC reg.. papers, first shots, dew claws removed,tatooed $900 (604)826-1088

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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. 1-800-5666899. STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $5 to $12/sq. ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. NOW $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422.

560

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. FOR Sale One used Onan PTO Driven Generator in Like New Condition. 25 KW 120/240 Volts 100 Amps Phase one 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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1903 MASON RISCH player piano. ball & cloth stool. over 100 piano rolls & cabinet $1200 604-448-1511 NEEDS a Home: Beautiful Upright Henry Herbert Piano. This piano has been on Bowen for generations. Recently tuned. Ivory keys (I believe). Price reduced: You move it, it is yours FREE Call: 947 4266 or e-mail jenny.carverb@gmail.com

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SPORTING GOODS

TOTAL HOME GYM

Want to get into shape??

Hoist V3 Home gym

Perfect condition, hardly Patented 3-D articulating;

used.

• Chest Press • Arm Press • Leg Press Paid $3500, sacriﬁce $1000. obo. Downsizing must sell.

Call: 604-309-6206 for more info. & photo

ACREAGE

20 Acre Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900 Now $12,900 $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953

7.5 ACRES in Quesnel Lake area, Likely, BC Government forfeited property sold www.bcauction.ca

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

EXT. HOMECARE CO. of 24 yrs. Lge. client base, low overhead, lge. return. $25,000. obo Incl. clients & equip. Randy (604)975-9832

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HOUSES FOR SALE

3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188

OKANAGAN

*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best! LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.

ONLY $729,000: Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

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Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

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On the Calendar FRIDAY, JULY 15

SUNDAY, JULY 17

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• Strange Snow: Straydog Theatre Co. 8 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre School.

• Bowen Summer Market: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the boardwalk, info 947-0640.

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

• Strange Snow: Straydog Theatre Co. 8 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre School.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 16

• Drop-in Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. Call Lisa 9472246.

• Car Boot Sale: Tir-na-nOg fundraising event. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tir-na-nOg parking lot, 585 Rivendell. Sellers set up at 9 a.m. $10 per car or donate all proceeds to TNN. For more info call Laura at 2678.

• B. I. Community Museum & Archives: Open daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For appt. call 947-9526 or 947-2440.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Info: Angie 947-2880. • Strange Snow: Straydog Theatre Co. 8 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre School. THURSDAY, JULY 21

• Strange Snow: Straydog Theatre Co. 8 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre School.

MONDAY, JULY 18 • SKY Potluck Picnic: Noon, Crippen Park picnic grounds.

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

• Bowen Summer Market: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the boardwalk, info 947-0640.

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

• Bridge Club: 7 p.m. Bowen Court.

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

• Taketina open practice groups: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at yoga co-op at Artisan Sq. free. Call Shasta and Brian 947-2283.

• Crippen Stewardship Group Weed Warriors: Meet at the bridge at the mouth of Davie’s Creek (at nearby picnic table). Everyone welcome. Tools and gloves provided. Bring your water supply. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • House Concert: The Rakish Angles, Canadian new acoustic stringband. 8 p.m. $20 cash at the door; seating is limited, so please reserve: bob@bobdoucet.com or 604947-0698. 636

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TUESDAY, JULY 19 • Clay for Adults. 7 to 10 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks. Email jeannesarich@shaw.ca or call 2522. • 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. 604-434818

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

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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1966 CHEV SURBURBAN 2 door, 283 auto, p/s, p/b, disc brakes on front mag wheels, blk interior. $14,500. 604-626-4799

810 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now,

AUTO FINANCING 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

OTHER AREAS

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

VEHICLES WANTED

MOTORCYCLES

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

The Scrapper

RECREATIONAL/SALE

HOMES FOR RENT 2004 37C PACE ARROW, 15,800 m, Shaw auto satellite, 3 slides, W/D, custom cover, 10 yr paint protection, etc. Better than new. $79,900. Call (604)869-3313

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2008 TRAIL BLAZER LT. I6, 4.2L 270 HP, 48,000 kms. P/l, p/w, a/c, Aircared. Very clean, garage kept. ex cond $20,000 obo 604-217-1985

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SUITES, LOWER

1965 MUSTANG COUPE 289. Rblt motor + trans, new fenders & 1/4 panels, lots of work done, no rust. $8500. Call: 778-889-3079.

UNCLASSIFIED

1600 sq. ft. Garden Duplex. priv. setting avail Aug 1. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, lounge, dining room, kitchen. Shared laundry and parking. Includes some utilities. Ideal for single professional or couple. (306) 771-2307 94 BUICK REGAL GRAN SPORT - one owner, mint cond. 50,000 miles, heated seats, moon roof, $5,000 - Peter & Ann, 604-947-2248. CLEANING SERVICE, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Special event & spring cleaning. Dependable, personal service with attention to detail. Call 947-2779 or email: cleanslatebowenisland@gmail.com FOUND: gold ring on July 9. 604-947-9056

2 bedroom upper level, Central a/c, F/S/D/W/D on quiet cul-de-sac in North Delta. Large fenced yard. No Pets and non-smokers only. $1400 + 1/2 utilities. Available Aug 21st. 604-916-7767 ABBY. 3BR house, avail now, lease to own option, no credit checks, inhouse financing, 604-763-8863

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HONDA Goldwing & trailer, ‘89 GL1500, 143,000 kms, superb condition, too many accessories to list (eg. CB radio, CD player, intercom, Must see $7,000 OBO (604) 8575898

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

Rakish Angles are beginning to garner nation-wide attention and airplay. The quartet will be releasing their second album in the summer of 2011, featuring energetic four-part vocal harmonies. The Rakish Angles are: Boyd Norman (bass), Serena Eades (violin), Dan Richter

(guitar), and Simon Hocking (mandolin). The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 cash at the door, but seating is limited, so please get in touch with Bob at 604-9470698 or bob@bobdoucet.com to reserve your seats. Feel free to bring along some refreshments, if you’d like.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

Don 778.938.6277

CITY LIVING IN a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy

SULLIVAN HTS, SRY. 1BR Basement suite. Includes, heat, hydro, cable & insuite washer/dryer! No smoking, partying, pets. References required. $700. Ph. 604-596-7370

Award-winning stringband comes to Bowen on July 16. Submitted photo

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

Scrap Vehicle & Equipment Removal.

RENTALS

750

owen Island is in for another musical treat on Saturday, July 16, when the Rakish Angles perform a house concert at the home of Susan Munro and Bob Doucet, 1223 Miller Road. The Rakish Angles are a boundary-crossing, genre-blending Canadian new acoustic stringband. They compose, arrange and perform exciting works of instrumental and vocal Newgrass, Gypsy-Jazz and Old-time music. The quartet’s first release, the self-titled The Rakish Angles (2009), was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award (2009) and a Western Canadian Music Award (2010) Having played folk, jazz, and even writers’ festival stages, as well as theatres, cafés, and house concerts across western Canada, the

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

ALWAYS CA$H

TEXAS LAND FORECLOSURES! 20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso-Was $16,900 (USD) Now $12,900 (USD) $0 Down, take over payments,$99/mo. (USD) Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures.866-484-0857 (US)

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, sunroof, 17’’ wheels. $9,900 obo. 604-309-4001.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2007 PT CRUISER only 22,000 miles. Sport wheels. $8,500. obo. Call 604-309-4001.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

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• Knick Knack Nook summer hours: Thurs. - Sun. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

1991 CADILLAC Allante only 43,000 mi. Estate sale from La Conner, WA. Removable hardtop & Softtop. $8,500. 604-309-4001

LAKEFRONT Properties, For Sale 20 minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca

www.dannyevans.ca

• Strange Snow: Straydog Theatre Co. 8 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre School.

Rakish Angles to perform at house concert

1990 Mustang - 2.3 L, 5 spd man. 138,000K. Good running order. Cln. a/cared. $1250/obo. 604-888-1086

RECREATIONAL

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

• Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe’. Andrea Webster- Kunavelela Village Community Project. Guests welcome.

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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? Last week 24 out of 28 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. 1-888-593-6095.

2005 ALFA 36’ 5th wheel, 3 slides, king bed, 2 fridges, generator, $25,000. 604-574-9630

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

TRUCKS & VANS

1993 GMC VANDURA VAN, side winder conversion, not running, good for parts, Offers.604-274-3834 2002 CHEVY ASTRO VAN, white, A/C, 103K, interior like new, AirCared, $7400. Call 604-598-0405. 2003 DODGE DAKOTA, ext cab, 2 wheel drive, auto, canopy, 105K, $7800 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

FOUND in Dr. Zandy’s office: black men’s down vest, please claim at Undercurrent office (604)947-2442 Lance’s Recycling I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430

UNCLASSIFIED

Main ﬂoor suite 1 BR, sep entry, kit, digital pellet stove, W/D, N/S, pet OK. Avail. immediately. $725. Call 604-837-1700 FRESH IN THIS WEEK at the Bowen Butcher Shop! Bison Rib-eye steaks and Bison Burgers, fresh Red Snapper, Lambourginis, Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese. Located on Alderwood Farm. 1351 Adams Road. Open Wed. to Sun. 604-947-9434. Island life at half the price: Gabriola Island home for sale, .43 acre, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, private, green, walk to shops. $257,000. Could be investment opp with your tenants in place.” Call Carol Martin Coast Realty Group (GV) Ltd. 1-866-528-9333 LOST on BICS playground: Wed. July 6, Nikon Coolpix camera, if found, please call 604-947-6936.

Nice furnished small ofﬁce space at Artisan Square. Available to rent by half day up to five days per week. Perfect for councillour, body worker, etc. 604-730-1174. Saturday, July 16 & 30 Car Boot Sale: Tir-na-nOg Theatre School fundraiser 10-1, Tir-na-nOg parking lot, 585 Rivendell. Sellers set up at 9, $10 per car or donate all proceeds to TNN. No drop-offs please, for more info call Laura at 2678. VACANCY COMMERCIAL SPACE Location: Artisan Square, 569 A Prometheus Place Size: 400 sq. feet Available Now 1st Month Rent Free Contact: Audra Orring 604 908-0545 778-374-0158

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On living in a hospice JAN FURST

SPECIAL TO THE UNDERCURRENT

feel more like a prince in protective arrest Than a foreign insurger after a bloody protest Each day I am pampered with care and good food! And all that is done to me makes me feel good At night I am tucked down under pre-heated cover When dirty and sweaty, I am given a shower! And “featherless angels” round my abode swarm They attend to me constantly when sound the alarm! Then my visitors come: my loving family first. They make sure I don’t suffer from hunger and thirst! And with reason cover all I need and desire First of all though, the medical care I require. Then my hearing aids, computer and some of my books And a few special things to improve on my looks Then some friends from Bowen and from the continent I have reasons to be happy and very content

And that’s why I feel that the right time is now To thank all, in all the ways I know: Thank you so much Takk skal dere ha Tack so mycket Her går det jo bra Terina Kasi Merci Beaucoup! Danke sehr skjon Wie dankest auch Du Arrigado, Dienkuie Dobry His collection is fine And deserves a “bravo” Martha Perkins and Lorraine Ashdown photos

It’s a Bowen Island BBQ Compliments of Shaw! Come on down to the Bowen Island Community School this Friday for some food & drinks (while they last!) and a chance to win a HD Digital Box! This is your chance to discuss what our new Shaw Plan Personalizer is all about! When: Friday July 15th 2011 Where: Bowen Island Community School Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

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Switch to an RBC Homeline Plan® credit line at 3.5% (prime + 1/2%)

604-961-6457

You could save more than $2700†. If you’re paying 4.0% (prime +1%) or more today on your home equity credit line with your bank, that’s how much interest you could save by switching to the RBC Homeline Plan® credit line.

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Switch to RBC Royal Bank, and we’ll even pick up your switch* costs – now that’s a lot of savings.

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*We will pay the basic title insurance fee (not including migration fee), appraisals/property valuation fee and one discharge/switch out fee at another financial institution (up to $225 maximum). Offer excludes mortgage prepayment charges that you may have to pay. Minimum advance $50,000. †Savings based on $100,000 secured line of credit paid down monthly over 10 years comparing a 3.5% annual interest rate to a 4. 0% annual interest rate. Personal lending products and residential mortgages are provided by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.

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