Undercurrent, June 17, 2011

FRIDAY JUNE 17 2011 VOL. 38, NO. 18

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Salute to grads!

Children’s centre turns 40

Under the sea

We have seven pages of why this island can be proud of its youth

It started in a basement and now has one of the best homes in the province

Nature Dive introduces children to the sea animals that share their world

Smaller hall might be less feasible SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he goal is to build a modest facility that will provide Bowen Island with a much needed community centre. And, according to a council resolution, the construction of the core facility is not to exceed $3 million. But saving money by building small might not be the most viable option in the long run.

Florrie Levine, the project manager of the Bowen Community Centre Action Committee, said in her presentation to council on Monday night, “We looked at three different facility options to come up with the best solution for the community centre. The committee started with option one which is called the community hall and arts centre. This facility would include a multi-use great hall, a multi-use lobby, a multiuse concession and a first aid room. And that’s basically the core facility we were talking about, the $3-million facility.

“The interesting thing about this facility is that it presents the committee with an immediate conundrum. The idea was to build a modest facility and be flexible to add future components.

But you also want to come up with a financial plan that works for the construction and the operation. And when you look at a facility that has a limited number of spaces, the financial plan aspect becomes more difficult.”

A smaller community centre may cost less in the construction phase but wouldn’t have as many options to generate revenue. Levine said, “So we looked at option two which was the one that was presented in 2008 by the civic facilities working group. continued, PAGE 4

RUNNING WITH THEIR HEARTS – Sue Schloegl, Sharon Sluggett and Amanda Ockeleon share a hug and a sense of accomplishment after finishing Aaron’s Run on Sunday morning. The annual event raised $3,600 for the Aaron Sluggett Memorial Scholarship Fund. Stories and more photos on page 2. Lorraine Ashdown photo

Rotary offers trial-run weekend night bus SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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ast weekend, 16-year-old Bjorn Vik didn’t have to worry about getting a ride home after work.

He was able to catch the 10:30 p.m. night bus from Snug Cove to Bluewater.

“It’s really useful,” he says. “Usually I don’t have a way to get back from the cove after my shift at Docs. When I heard about the bus, I thought, ‘Hey that would be really good.’ Otherwise I would have to try and find someone to give me a ride. So I will definitely use it more.”

The night bus trial runs have been organized by the Rotary Club of Bowen Island. When Vik rode the bus, there were mostly older people on board but he thinks that more teens like himself will use the service. On Saturday, 26 people got a ride; on Sunday, the number was slightly lower.

Rotarian Sue Schloegl says, “I see this as a service that provides people who don’t or shouldn’t drive with a way to get around the island safely at night. It’s for people who are at the teen centre, or for those who come on the last ferry or come or go on the water taxi. It gives people the opportunity to attend con-

certs or shows on or off the island. For instance, Jan Furst said that he is happy that he has a way of getting home after a show. Now people can go to restaurants, bars or parties without having to worry about driving home.”

There haven’t been many options for evening transportation available on Bowen Island since the taxi service shut down. The night bus on Friday and Saturday fills this gap but its sustainability depends on ridership and funding.

Schloegl says, “We started our trial run last weekend and there are feedback forms available on the bus. continued, PAGE 16

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Island effort raises $3,600 in Aaron’s Run MARY LETSON RUN ORGANIZER

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hat a turnout we had for Aaron’s Run on Sunday morning - and a beautiful day too! Many thanks to the 118 runners, walkers and families with strollers who came out to support Aaron’s Run, get some exercise and eat pie. Together we raised $3,600 for Aaron’s scholarship endowment fund. Congratulations to Jesse Baker, this year’s $500 scholarship recipient.

My hat comes off for the Legion volunteers and local businesses that came together to create this special event: Registration: Bowen Island Community Recreation. I couldn’t do it without you - xxoo Day of event registration: Christine Walker, Shauna Jennings, Dee Elliott Photography: Dee Elliott Liz Watson: Artwork Marshaling Goddess: Sue Nicholson Marshals: Patti De Sante,

Susan Alexander, Cheryl and Phil Evans, Coral Louie, Rudi and Gillian Kovanic, Sue Williams, Nancy and Jim Cox, Mo Miller, Brenda McLuhan and Paul Grant, Pam Mathews, Doug Hooper, Dean Maidment and Mary Elliot, Erin Little, Leah Cline, Harry Ross.

RCMP Don Southern and auxiliary RCMP Effron Esseiva The Bowen Island Firefighters 5km start marshals: Nancy and Jim Cox 2Km start marshals: Lynne Hartle, Lisa Biddlecombe Refreshment preparation: Teresa Plowright, Kate Koffee, Claire Allen Refreshments: Savary Island Pie Company, Artisan Eats, Village Baker, Orchard Recovery Centre, McTaggart Water Finish Line: Murray Atherton, Amrita Sondhi Transportation: Robin Butler, Peter King Balloons and delivery: Phoenix

All those runners needed to keep hydrated. Spencer Biddlecombe’s job was to help distribute bottled water. Lorraine Ashdown photos

Scholarship recipient moved by island’s love for Aaron

R Robin Hooper was one of the 118 runners who got some exercise and raised $3,600 for the Aaron Sluggett Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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celebrate all the good times we had with him.

Even though I never knew Aaron Sluggett personally, I live very close to the bridge on Miller Road. Every time I pass it, I see his well-kept memorial; the new cherry tree, the flowers, and the teddy bear and I think about him. Then, I think about all the people who have made the effort to keep his memory alive and all the love shown for him.

It is clear to me that Aaron was well loved and will be remembered forever. I think it is wonderful that he is remembered this way, through this scholarship and through this run. Many thanks.

Jesse Baker

The following letter was first sent to the Aaron Sluggett Memorial Scholarship committee by this year’s scholarship recipient.

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For this reason, I think that Aaron’s Run is a wonderful way to remember Aaron and reminisce and

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From 1971 to 2011 Children’s centre started in a basement; now it’s a ‘daycare hotel’ SUSANNE MARTIN

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here is a level yard with swings and playground equipment, an impressive number of tricycles and wagons and raised beds for flowers and vegetables. The rooms are large and bright and arranged for optimum comfort. And there is always someone available to help. No wonder, the place was dubbed the “daycare hotel.”

Ann Silberman, executive director of the Bowen Children’s Centre, says, “In terms of the physical space, we consider ourselves very fortunate. The licensing officer calls our facility the ‘daycare hotel’ because it is so beautiful. And she is responsible for all the facilities in North and West Vancouver and can compare it to a lot of other spaces.”

It hasn’t always been like this. The children’s centre, or the Bowen Island Preschool as it was called then, started 40 years ago in a parent’s basement.

A group of women identified the need for a place where young children could come together to learn and play. They organized a space and hired a teacher who was assisted by a parent. When the preschool outgrew the basement and moved to Collins Hall, parent participation continued to play a large role.

“I think that over the last 40 years, a lot of families’ integration into Bowen Island happened through the preschool,” Silberman says. “That was partly due to the fact that we had a policy of parent participation and people were required to get involved. And they discovered that being involved was wonderful.

Often people whose children started together in preschool ended up developing life-long relationships and friendships.

“When I was the teacher, this was the only preschool in town. We had 45 to 60 families a year. I was always amazed how that could be sustained. But Bowen is a great place to raise children and we continued to grow.”

In the mid-1990s, it became clear that the preschool needed a larger venue once again. It was a group of women, Silberman among them, who envisioned a building that could provide top quality early childhood education and childcare. It didn’t happen overnight. But, with the support of the community, the current facility was constructed.

Silberman says, “I think that the reason the children’s centre is such a marvelous place is because the whole community was involved in building it. The day Wolfgang [Duntz] brought us to see the location, a mother deer and a baby came out of woods and went across

And this was the graduating class of 2011.

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Hatchery fish bid a bon voyage MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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the land. At that moment, we knew that this was the site we wanted. The hole for the building was dug by Dustin Roocroft in his father’s machine. When we put on the siding and the roof, the construction crews trained volunteers on the job.”

The new building opened in 1998.

Since then, Silberman says, “The vision for the children’s centre has always evolved. It started with some dedicated moms who decided that this is what was needed. And they got it done. At the opening ceremony of the new building, Wolfgang [Duntz] said, ‘Men could never have done that.’ I’ll never forget that.

“It is all the volunteer energy that makes the children’s centre so diverse and rich. We are a community organization that is trying to meet the needs of community. That is why it has survived and, over the years, developed and grown. At first, it was only a preschool, now we also have a daycare and an after-school club. Currently we have 43 families that use the preschool, 36 families for the daycare and 38 families for the after-school-club.

“The children’s centre is a parent-run

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The children’s centre doesn’t rely on parent helpers any longer as it has two teachers per class. Silberman said, “But the parents are still involved. They volunteer. That means they have a job but they can also opt out. That helps us keep the costs reasonable. For instance, if we need to get the stairs repaired, we have a parent who is an architect and has the expertise. With everyone helping out, we can tap into a huge range of expertise.”

Silberman also had a message to the community. “Thank you, Bowen Island!

We appreciate everyone who has contributed to the centre over all these years. Please come and help us celebrate. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and wear your dancing shoes.”

The children’s centre’s 40th anniversary party will be held on June 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. It features an impressive line-up of talent - many of them graduates (or parents of graduates) of the Bowen Island preschool.

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lmost 200 people bid farewell to more than 5,000 tiny coho salmon on June 5.

The 18th annual Bowen Island Coho Bon Voyage, sponsored by Bowen Fish and Wildlife, took place at the Terminal Creek Hatchery and Lagoon Causeway.

Dozens and dozens of kids, with parents in tow, put some of the salmon fry that had been raised at the fish hatchery into buckets before taking them to the water’s edge and sending them off to their new home.

“As always the young kids were excited and kept coming back again and again so that they could release more fish into Terminal Creek,” club director Bill Newport said.

“That’s what Coho Bon Voyage is all about.”

More than 31,000 coho fry have been released on Bowen this spring. The club, along with a community advisor for the Department of Fisheries and Ocean, released 26,000 fry into Bowen salmon-bearing streams on May 29. As long as the hatchery’s water supply remains constant and cool, the club will hold onto the final 1,000 for one more year to use as educational tools.

This year there were no chum salmon for the club to release. Newport said “we usually have about 200,000 chum at the hatchery but this year the Howe Sound chum run was almost non-existent.” Chum and coho spawn at the same time, in December if creek waters are cool and deep enough.

Newport said that Metro Parks reported seeing three chum in the lagoon last December so, while the numbers would have been low, there is hope some chum did manage to spawn.

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“They proposed all the items in option one. In addition, they proposed a small gymnasium, two multi-use activity spaces, an arts studio, a weight room and support spaces for staff including offices, storage and washrooms and showers.

The committee felt that it was important to look back at this proposal that was put forward in 2005. And clearly, the needs of the community in 2011 cannot be less than they were in 2005 or in 2008.

“In order to start with something small, there has to be a credible financial plan, governance structure and fundraising strategy that shows that starting with something smaller makes sense,” she said. “The committee decided to look at both options in order to be able to analyze differences and look at the benefits and the liabilities. Then the committee turned to an option three which is a hybrid. It has some of the elements of options one and then some of the elements of option two which would include one multi-use activity space, the weight room, washrooms and showers, staff offices and storage. Added is a multi-use exhibition space. That is basically the Gallery at Artisan Square, which is the home of the arts council, relocated to the new centre.”

The hybrid option also includes an adjunct space to the great hall that could be used for rehearsals and spaces for staff. The great hall, the multi-use activity space and the multi-use exhibition space would be used as the main programming spaces that would be rented out.

Shari Ulrich, chair of the committee, said, “I think the community has made it clear that they want a multi-use facility. If the facility addresses needs in [Bowen islanders’] lives, they are going to support it. So the more limited it is, the less support we will get both in terms of donations and in terms of actual enthusiastic support. When you couple that with the increased sustainability, financially speaking, of it functioning long into future and remaining healthy, a larger facility makes sense. It’s taking less of a chance even though it’s a larger project.”

In order to evaluate the options, the committee is looking for program partners. Levine said, “We have the municipality, that’s the recreation and the municipal function, and we’ve got the arts council. And we have other potential program partners. This is something we learned from looking at other facilities in BC like the West Van Community Centre. They have a major tenant, Vancouver Coastal Health, and that helps them offset their operating costs.

In Ucluelet, they have the Vancouver Island Regional Library as a tenant. If we can find somebody who is interested in being part of this facility, that makes sense in terms of offsetting our operating costs even though it means building more area. The capital funding money is easier to find than the operating funding money.”

In considering possible partnerships, council brought up the option of combining the community centre with the municipal hall. Levine said, “Having the Bowen Island Municipality as partner in operating this facility would make sense from a financial point of view because

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it would generate an influx of operating dollars that would fund the operation of the facility on an annual basis.

And these would not be new dollars, it would be the rent you currently pay.”

Levine asked council for leadership on that issue. “The mandate of the committee is to build the core facility and come up with a viable financial plan for that facility. So you could stretch that and say, well, the financial plan has to include an analysis of whether the municipal hall can make it work.”

Councillor Doug Hooper wondered how much space would be required for a library. Chief librarian Tina Nielsen said, “The library hasn’t done a current assessment update. The plan that we had in 2000/2001 was for about 5,000 sq ft on one level. That’s a standard based on your population.” Nielsen, also a member of the community centre action committee, added, “We talked about the library and the municipal hall and we are not closing the door to any options. But we’re certainly very aware that the mandate is a modest facility.”

Mayor Bob Turner thanked the committee and said that the purpose of the meeting was to get an update and hear recommendations. Levine said, “The committee is asking for an interim step by council that would support a site recognition and improvement project which might include placing a sign on the site that has already been designated. It might read, ‘Future home of the Bowen Island Community Centre’. And perhaps improving the trail to the bluff.”

The existing trail is overgrown, making it not easy to get to the site.

Council supported the idea.

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Diving for Bowen’s treasures

Compost study explores options; mandatory rules coming next year

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ith building expenses covered for the first time since opening, the board of Knick Knack Nook, Bowen Island’s re-use-Store, has been able to consider how we might return our community’s generosity by donating funds to an Island project.

The Nook was founded out of a deep concern to save valuable materials from the landfill; from this original impetus we created a mission statement fostering environmental responsibility.

This philosophy has led to our commitment to contribute to future Island initiatives in resource recovery.

As we began to explore future possibilities we realized that this is an area of enormous complexity. There are many options for processing which may involve the municipality as well as several interested community businesses and organizations. There are also issues particular to Bowen such as concern for our unique environment, availability of organic materials, land and funding, expense of taking waste to the mainland, a need for locally produced soil.

Needing comprehensive information before funding any resource management process, we engaged Morganne Keplar, ReSource-Full Habitats, to do a feasibility study for us. She has extensive knowledge of resource recovery systems, a commitment to waste management on Bowen and knowledge of Bowen Island community interactions.

Some weeks later the scope of this report was expanded in response to a need for a more comprehensive overview as expressed by Bowen Island Municipality CAO Brent Mahood. As the municipality does not have funds available for such a project, it was decided that the Nook form a collaborative role with BIM by funding this report. This report will contain an examination of current resource management issues, organic processes, stakeholders and strategies, and options for future resource recovery enterprises on Bowen.

When the board receives Keplar’s report we will carefully review options and decide on next steps. They will include consultation with Mahood followed by a preliminary meeting with BIM, Bowen Waste Management, Zero Waste, Bowen Island Recycling Depot.

Since requesting the report on waste retrieval on Bowen, we have learned that by December 2012, food waste and yard trimmings will no longer be allowed in our garbage. This knowledge has intensified our interest to collaborate in creating the best possible resource recovery system.

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

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ith the great outdoors right outside the door, Bowen gives kids and adults get plenty of opportunity to see and learn about their environment.

There is, however, an environment that isn’t as easy to access – the shores around Bowen Island.

But the Bowen Nature Club and local scuba diver Adam Taylor make it easier to connect with the ocean with the club’s nature dive. The popular event returned June 5 and saw many Bowen families at the Mt. Gardner dock to visit with creatures they’d never seen before.

Taylor, who also conducts events for pre-school kids, BICS, CNIB campers and others, was contacted by the Nature Club five years ago to conduct the dives. The experienced diver and his dive team, Mira Grbich and Chris Harvey-Clark, brought up underwater creatures such as spiny pink sea stars.

After bringing them ashore, young people, their eyes full of wonderment, followed their every step. The divers placed the sea life in a safe water environment – “touch tanks” – so the children could visit with them and learn about the marine environment.

“Kids tend to like Squishy things hold quite an the sea cucumbers and attraction. Claudia Schaefer photo sunflower stars the best; they’re big and slimy,” Taylor said. “The younger ones are usually drawn to moon jelly – left in a Ziploc bag for safe viewing – because of the scene from Finding Nemo. They also like the smallest of the sun stars or sunflower stars.

“If your hands are only a couple inches across, a one-inch sea star isn’t as scary as a 16-inch one.”

Taylor, who grew up on Bowen and has dived for about 20 years, feels there’s a “growing appreciation of, and enthusiasm towards, the marine environment.” Educating people about what lies below the water’s surface – and how best to treat it – is a big part of what events like this are for.

The 38-year-old loves sharing his knowledge through diving but he’s happy working in another profession for a living; he prefers leaving diving strictly as a passion. “I’d never actually make work out of diving; it might take all the fun out.”

Adam Taylor says that by introducing children to underwater creatures, they will think more about what we put into and take out of the ocean. Marcus Hondro photo He first learned to scuba dive from local resident, and marine biology professor, Brian Hartwick.

“We saw octopus and other marine life on our very first ocean training dive,” he said. “Years spent diving with other knowledgeable people and tagging along with marine biology classes has added a certain appreciation for what we do and do not have in local waters.”

This year’s Nature Dive had some new additions – Taylor invited along the Marine Life Sanctuary Society of BC (MLSS) to help with interpreting what people were seeing on the beach. The MLSS is beginning a youth outreach program and the event was a good fit for their knowledgeable and energetic volunteers Roy Mulder of MLSS, an underwater film maker and marine conservationist, shot and has already edited a short video of the day’s events. Mulder offered up the video for Undercurrent readers to view on our website at www. bowenislandundercurrent.com. It’s a great glimpse into a great day, a day Adam Taylor felt was a “win-win” for everyone, including himself.

“The main reason I do the Nature Dives is to share my passion about the ocean,” Taylor said. “I would hope that not only do the children and adults gain a better appreciation of the waters around us but they may also realize that that it is a world is worth protecting.

“Perhaps people will think a little more about what we put down our drains, into our creeks and rivers, or how much we take out of the ocean.”

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A boarding house full of aspiring actresses and their ambitions, dreams, and disappointments.

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KingBaby Productions of Bowen Island Jun 23, 24, 25, 26 Jun 29, 30 July 1, 2, 3 8:00 PM

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Media and a riot T

he television reports of Wednesday night’s melee in downtown Vancouver portray a city caught up in violence and mayhem. Obviously there was violence and mayhem but it was much more limited than the images suggest. Damage was done by a very small group of people. They weren’t hockey fans disappointed over the Canucks’ loss of the Stanley Cup; they were happy to have an excuse, any excuse, to do damage. Some of them tried to wrap themselves in the anarchist flag, as if that gave meaning to their actions, but they were nothing but hooligans.

Only metres away from the burning cars, the mood in the crowd was calm, in part because the police did not overreact. While there were a few people who cheered on the louts – fueled by an afternoon of drinking – most people were extremely saddened and disappointed by the scenes unfolding in front of them. “We’re better than this,” one man said after admonishing a reveller who had overturned a garbage can.

It’s not that by its very nature the media always gets things wrong. Instead, the media is really, really bad at nuance. We might see

high definition colour on our television screens but the images really are still black and white – there are no shades of grey in that form of story telling.

It’s not just television cameras that provide an imperfect view of our world. Print has huge limitations, too.

For instance, the printed word – or, more precisely, printed quotes in stories – cannot convey the speaker’s tone or inflection. The words, stark on paper, might have been said with tongue in cheek, or with the intention of being a devil’s advocate. The comments were said in a light-hearted manner, at a council meeting perhaps, where they reflected the mood at the time. An innocuous statement can take on a different meaning without the full context of how and where and when it was said.

It’s an imperfect art, this reporting business.

It’s not that you shouldn’t believe what you see or read. What is shown and printed is often the truth. But it’s only part of the story. The key, for both media and consumer, is to always be aware of that.

Martha Perkins

Seniors overlooked by council To the Editor:

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129,000! Oh my! And not a cent for seniors. Who amongst those on Bowen would wish for their aging parents to live with a leaking roof or a floor that may collapse, bringing the walls down on them, or a toilet that only works sometimes?

Privately owned? No! A cooperative has members who buy a share in the property when they move in and get back that share when they move out. Their unit is never bought and cannot be sold. Occupants pay housing charges, not rent, and are therefore not eligible for government aid to elderly renters. It was built after many years of effort by the people of Bowen for their elderly population and the 19 units have always been occupied. When they pass on, the units will be filled by your parents. Everyone can apply.

The federal government holds a mortgage on the place.

Residents pay a monthly housing charge to cover the mortgage, utilities and repairs. Now these charges will have to be increased substantially. Costs are high everywhere and some residents may have to leave. Where will they go? Not on this island.

Charity? The street? A pension is a fixed income and that means FIXED. Surely it is a sad day to hear that we have been overlooked by our very own Bowen council, with a vague promise to work with us. Work with us? Perhaps like Cape Roger Curtis or the 20-year-old discussion over ferry marshalling... we will all be gone by then.

Mae Hall

The artist apologizes for any inconvenience reactions to his art may have caused in the aftermath of Wednesday night’s game.

Ron Woodall cartoon

South side option should not be excluded from discussion To the Editor:

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hy are we not discussing a south side option for improving ferry marshalling in the Snug Cove Village Plan which will be discussed in this week’s public meetings?

In summary, the south side option involves building a new ferry dock and marshalling area along the south shore of Snug Cove, starting east of the point opposite the existing terminal and running into the woods on the opposite side of the marina to the existing dock and Government Road marshalling.

The portion between the docking structure and the entry to the woods would preferably be on a pier and slab roadway pinned to the bedrock that would form a raised deck and enhance the marine environment in that area.

The existing dock should be kept as a “spare” in case the new dock was out of service for any reason. Two docks are quite usual and desirable, for this reason, on many West Coast routes.

The plan, previously presented in detail to the island (see http://www.firethorne.com/ferrycure/south-notes.htm), offers minimal visual impact - low profile, mostly hidden, and well clear of the Bowfest Field.

Well-informed experts and laypersons regard the south side option as the best longterm solution to the ferry. It opens up the SCVP process and uses derelict land that adjoins the sewage plant constructively. It provides for proper access to a rejuvenated south park. The dock would meet modern seismic standards, as required for emergency use in the event of an earthquake or major island fire. It is a basic requirement for emergency planning.

Existing ferry facilities can take 458 passengers each trip. In the summer, the population of Bowen can be up to 6,000 or more.

At least 13 evacuation trips would be needed, even if everything went smoothly, taking far too long for safety in an extreme fire hazard condition.

Also, those people would have to get to the Cove, mostly by vehicle - one or two thousand - creating chaos in the restricted village, many being abandoned, perhaps with competition for a few ferry slots.

The south side option could handle the problem because a C-class ferry could dock and clear the island in four hours or less. The ferry and the south side space could handle nearly 1,500 passengers and 360 vehicles per trip.

The main objection to the south side option has been the cost. BC Ferries’ Vice-President Engineering has written that they have no problem financing it. They spend about $130 million a year on such capital projects. Even if the entire cost were put on ferry fares with two per cent municipal financing, a modest surcharge would pay for it - $1.50 for vehicles and 50¬¢ for passengers (worst case, if there were no other financing sources). The last three years have seen increases of $3.81 and $2.01 respectively with no benefit.

Merchants in the Cove would benefit. Many residents avoid the Cove because of the congestion and lack of parking caused by the ferry operations. The distance from the south side option to the Cove is comparable to the distance from many cars lining up the hill, or down by the ferry dock.

There would also be easy parking for visitors to leave their cars whilst going to the Cove to shop or eat. Arriving traffic currently gets directed out of the village.

David R. Hill, P.Eng., Professor Emeritus

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No municipal funding for Bowen Court Opening the cupboard’s To The Editor:

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OneBowen aware of council’s challenges To the Editor:

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’m happy that Nerys Poole enjoys her work at council. I have seen our leaders work well together and, by all accounts, the job is very rewarding. However, I fear she may have misunderstood my comments in the recent Undercurrent article about OneBowen.

I did not say that there was acrimony at the council table. Rather, I said the job of a councillor is difficult. The truth is, decisions made in chambers have real potential to damage friendships. Over the years, I’ve heard this from a number of our local government leaders. All admit to losing friends in the community over hard decisions that needed to be made. Some have said they don’t go upstairs on the ferry anymore. Some don’t attend as many community events as they used to, for fear of running into someone who is angry with them. It’s different in the city, where leaders don’t personally know as many of their constituents. This is a classic challenge

of small-community leadership, and a real barrier for prospective candidates.

It’s also one of the reasons why we formed OneBowen. With a platform reflecting the wishes of a broad group of islanders, a slate of candidates committed to those goals, and a team supporting those candidates throughout their term, our project hopes to make the job a little easier. It is tough to take a council decision personally if that decision advances a clear mandate from the community. In this scenario, council members are just doing the job they were “hired” to do.

This approach will only work if the platform does indeed reflect the majority wishes of the community. Which is where the readers of this newspaper come in. We really want to know what issues matter to you, and why.

Drop us a line at contact@onebowen.ca, post a comment on our blog at onebowen.ca, or just give me a call - yes, really - at 0232.

Colleen O’Neil, OneBowen

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t appears the Rotary Club’s wheel-shaped logo is as practical as it is identifiable! I applaud them for their involvement in establishing the Friday and Saturday night trial bus service to and from Snug Cove from June 10 to July 9.As a veteran Operation Red Nose volunteer, I consider this an extension of that excellent Rotary program which unfortunately is only operational in December, but

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understandably so.

Dorene and I will do our level best to frequent one of the Cove’s food and beverage establishments during the trial period so that we can try and support the service which is a bargain at a suggested $10 donation. In the not-too-distant future perhaps the Bluewater run can be modified to include the golf course clubhouse. FORE!

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doors reveals a lot Welcome to Island Neighbours:- stories of Island history, people, activities and events. To share an item, telephone 604-947-2440 or e-mail to lbmcarter@shaw.ca owen has two resource agencies that most islanders aren’t aware of. One is the Bowen Food Bank, located in the United Church. The other is the Community Cupboard centred in the home of Adrienne Lawson. And what is the Cupboard?

The loan cupboard provides a free service for residents recovering from a health problem. There are bath benches, crutches, walkers, raised toilet seats and other items. This service is run by volunteers and items are loaned free of charge All of the equipment has been donated by people who have recovered and no longer need it. The Cupboard doesn’t buy new equipment as there’s no funding to do so.

All items have been checked by a health professional and are in good condition. If there’s any problem with a piece of equipment, it should be immediately returned; it will either be repaired or set aside for parts purposes. Borrowers may not discard any item. Borrowers should clean the item before returning it. Any damage that the customers has caused may be repaired by them at their expense.

The equipment is in constant use and from to time needs replacement. Cash donations go into a special account for parts-buying purposes. For further information about types of equipment available, equipment care or general inquiries, please contact Adrienne Lawson at 947-2433, This service began years ago. Sue Nicholson had been doing palliative care for someone at Hood Point and when the patient passed away, the equipment was donated to Sue for community use. Sue took it to SKY (Seniors Keeping Young) who immediately thought of Dolores Wallace.

Dolores had an extensive background including serving as a volunteer swimming coach, working with handicapped children, as well as being a mother to four children. After a lively life in Vancouver, Dolores and husband Charlie had moved to Bowen Island where they had spent many earlier years.

One day Dolores went to visit Frank Fletcher at Bowen Court. His caregiver was visiting at the same time. One thing led to another and Dolores started doing home care herself. Among the older islanders Dolores visited were Alec Ross, Jen Walters, Alma Moore, Laura Cochrane, Dick Carter, Charlie Erridge, Marie Buchanan, and Slim

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ubsequent to Pam Stimpson’s letter in the June 3 Undercurrent, Bowen Court residents learned that we did not receive the $11,000 grant requested nor a lesser amount. That’s right, we received exactly $0.

It turns out that our application “didn’t fall within the guidelines”. The reason? “. . . because the complex is privately owned, and the funding will primarily benefit only the people who live there....” We should have been so informed prior to Pam’s application being accepted and our delegation appearing at the council meeting.

Let me remind everyone that Bowen Court is comprised of three buildings. Buildings #1 and #2 are residential. However, Building #3, the common building, houses the caretakers’ suite, and also the lounge and the activity room. These latter spaces are rented by a variety of groups, including the Community Church, S.K.Y., B.I. Art Workshop, the bridge group, the knitting group, and a yoga class.

In other words, we provide space for many members of this community. No Bowen Court for the few people living here -- no community space for the hundreds of renters.

It’s that simple!

However, what is most disturbing is the comment of one council member that Bowen

Court residents should not require assistance to shore up the foundation of Building #2.

The reason was to the effect that most of us had sold houses and therefore should be able to afford our own repairs. Let me assure you that this is far from the truth. Yes, some of us did sell a house but many did not. Those of us who did may not have had much equity in the property, or, may have had to split the proceeds with an ex-spouse or other family member(s). Those of us who did not (the majority) moved to Bowen Court as it is the only venue on Bowen Island that can be termed “affordable”; although with recent and pending housing payment increases, even that is changing. There are a considerable number of residents who are subsidized which means their income is not sufficient to meet the socalled low rent. Remember, several of the residents are in their nineties; one is over one hundred. Thus, it is likely that they receive only the OAS and the GIS but not the CPP. So far, we have managed to raise the extra funds required for repairs via federal grants and a community benefit. This was the first time that we approached the municipality for assistance. I doubt whether we will do it again.

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and Helen Chambers. So, it was no wonder that the SKY folks thought of Dolores. She agreed to take the project on and since then, other equipment has been donated. Delores kept the equipment at her house and people could borrow things when they needed to. When Dolores moved off island, Adrienne Lawson became the new owner of her house and, in a marvellous stroke of luck, agreed to carry on this community service.

• Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrents of June 15 & 29: Tirna-nOg Theatre School noted that there was one last presentation of the popular As You Like It. The cast included Katalina Bernards, Nigel Tunnicliffe, Sarah Scouten, Sarah Pocklington, Jessie Perry, Cristina Dos Santos, Brady Stark and Sonja Rummell. The proposed setback increase for property lines drew diverse opinions from John Reid, Ross Carter, Peter Frinton, Alison Morse, Bob Turner and Dai Roberts.• A feature story told of Matt Huntingford’s determination to be a professional baseball player and his drafting by the San Francisco Giants.

• Bowen’s Disability Coalition was pointing out Bowen’s need for accessible washrooms and for disabled parking spots. There were 65 placardcarrying islanders. During the coalition’s meeting with council, Mary Weir, who is hearing impaired, noted that as she reads lips, council should face people to address comments. • Congratulations were going to the new Ruddy Potato whose opening date was. June 30. The Potato team worked very hard to find larger space somewhere in the cove and when no entirely suitable space could be found, they worked with Wolfgang Duntz to create the ideal space. As the elegant new building has progressed, many islanders strolled through to admire the design and workmanship.

• Here are the birthdays June 19 through July 2: June 19 is the birthday of Kayla King who’ll be 11 while June 20 is the birthday of Bonnie Schulz and Ashley Hoekstra. Next is the June 22 birthday of Marion Moore, followed by the June 23 birthday of Sophie Goodall. June 24 is birthday time for Sierra Spear followed by the June 26 birthday of Fineen Davis.

Come June 27, the birthdays belong to Peter Frinton, Brian Hoover, Molly McIntosh and Albert Schaly. Then, on June 28, the birthdays are for Bill Pocklington and Maya Carter. June 29 is for Connie Wright, Amelia Fincham and Charlotte Carter.

Next is the June 30 birthday of Joan McNeill. July 1? There’s Riley Sparks, Jake Carachelo, Bayley Faragher, Susan Hall and Graeme Dinesdale.

The last birthdays this time are those of July 3: Sian Montgomery and Tracy Wait.

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A salute to the graduates of 2011

DAVIS ALLEN

JESSE BAKER

LOUISA BOSWORTH

JAY BOYSEN

JAKE CARACHELO

Davis is planning to go to Capilano University for a couple of years and then transfer to either UBC or SFU to pursue a career in marketing.

Jesse, we are so proud of who you are, what you stand for, and what you do. You have amazed us this year with triathlons, getting Honours with Distinction at West Van Secondary, coaching the Ultimate Frisbee Team, helping out in Nicaragua and being awarded the Aaron Sluggett Scholarship; all the while being a kind and thoughtful person.

We are confident that your character, work ethic and spirit will allow you to flourish as you head off to The University of British Columbia. All our love, Mom, Dad and Josh.

Thank you to all of my friends and family who have been so amazing and supportive in the past couple of years, I would not be the person I am today without all of you. Thank you - I love you! I’m really excited to be studying social sciences next year at the University of Victoria and promise to make frequent trips back to the island.

I’m so grateful to have grown up in such a close community and I look forward to hopefully raising a family of my own here one day. Good luck to the grad class of 2011, you are all amazing and I’m so happy I got to graduate with you!

Jay loves mountain biking and is racing the BC Cup Mountain Bike circuit. In 2010, he finished 7th in BC in his age category, and is on track to improve his standings. He got his love of biking from being a “born and bred” islander, exploring the many trails, as well as creating some of his own. He pays for his biking by baking cookies many islanders enjoy at the building centre. He attended B. I. Preschool, BICS, and West Van Secondary. This year, he blossomed in WVSS’s apprenticeship program, and plans to go on to BCIT.

Jake had a great time at West Vancouver Secondary School.

He loved playing soccer competitively all through high school and making the all-star team. In the fall, he is going to attend the University of Victoria.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2011 from your families!

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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A salute to the graduates of 2011

JACKIE EVANS

BAYLEY FARAGHER

DEVIN FROST

BELLA HAUNER

THEO HUSBY

High school at West Vancouver Secondary has been a pretty amazing experience. I have lived on Bowen since I was two, and despite all the commuting time over to the mainland, it has been well worth it. Next year, I am doing a Bachelor of Fashion Design at Ryerson University and I have to say that I’m going to miss Bowen very much. I’d like to thank the community for providing a supportive and creative environment, and for allowing me to continue to grow.

I was born and raised on Bowen Island and I am so appreciative of the support of my friends and family. You all know who you are and i hope you know that i couldn’t have done it without you, especially my mom Karen. I remember when school consisted of free time and nap time. Now, all these years later, we’re graduating. i couldn’t think of a better group to be sharing this experience with, than those i’ve been closest to: the Bowen kids. Thank you to all the parents who helped us along the way, we love you all.

Devin is glad to be finished with high school, and will be attending the University of Victoria in September. He thinks his mum and dad are the greatest in the world and thanks them for all the hard work and effort they put into getting him through it all.

I would like to thank my whole family for their support during the last five years. It’s been fun. I plan on going to university to study sciences in the future and continue dancing.

Congrats to grads of 2011.

Theo has enjoyed his time at IPS and West Vancouver Secondary School.

He will study engineering at UBC-Okanagan in the fall.

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KIAL JINNAH

ALEX KATO

CURTIS LEIGH

LINA MARTIN-CHAN

Kial Jinnah is an avid soccer player and enjoyed his time on the West Van Secondary School soccer team. In the fall, he is going to attend the University of Victoria to study Political Science.

It has been a great honour to attend West Vancouver Secondary School and I am proud to be graduating this year. Next year I will be studying sciences at McGill University. Thanks to my parents and friends for all of their support over the years, and I hope all graduating Boweners lead a long and fulfilling life.

After graduation, I will be attending BCIT to become an automotive diagnostic technician.

Thank you to all the amazing people who have helped me survive high school and IB, it’s certainly been an interesting experience that I will look back on fondly. A huge thank you must be said for my parents for putting up with my procrastination and various antics and to Kira for the use of her wardrobe... I will miss it in Montreal (and her as well).

Thanks to the Cobras for all the fun and my IB friends for being there to complain to. It’s been swell, folks. I’m excited to be leaving but I won’t forget any of you.

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Over the past year, I have returned from my studies in the United States (Kansas) to my lovely home country of Canada and to humble Bowen Island. I am a successful film student and have a deep love for music. I plan on attending Capilano University to study abnormal behaviorism and cognitive psychology. I love spending time with and riding horses and going on road trips with my camera in tow. I would like to congratulate the Class of 2011 on our amazing achievements over our high school careers and I hope each and every one of you Dare has a successful and happy future. I would like to thank my family, friends, and teachers that I have met along the way in my life. I would not be the person I am today without my diverse upbringing.

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A salute to the graduates of 2011

FIONA MCTAGGART

KAI RAWLINSON

SPENCER REID

STEVEN REID

CANDICE TISDALE

Graduation has finally come!

I’ve spent most of my life thinking of it as an eternity away, but here it is.

First of all I want to thank my wonderful family for being incredibly supportive throughout my entire schooling experience. They truly are the reason I’ve turned out the way I am. As for Lauren, thank you for always listening to my complaining! Katie and Ale, thank you for weathering through the times when my homework ended up thrown on the floor, thank God I ended up with two ladies as weird as me! Thank you to all my teachers for getting me to where I am. J Love, Lols and Mrs. McLeod, thank you for having faith in me even when I didn’t have any in myself. Ted, thank you for everything you’ve done for me and Bryant, your humour definitely lightened the load of this year.

As for my fellow grads, THANK YOU for sharing this with me! I will always be proud to have been part of your lives and I know that I will always treasure your friendships.

Good luck out there and remember, in the words of J.K. Rowling, “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

After 13 years of school buses and ferries, it was hard to believe that it’s time to decide.

The decision I’ve made is to attend the “University of Whistler” to follow my passion - skiing. I want to thank my family and especially my grandparents for their support during these last many years.

I finally made it!

Thanks to all my family and friends for making my time here memorable. Next year, I will further my education at the University of Victoria.

The path is unknown and the journey has just begun.

Glad to see the seven thirty ferry wiped off my schedule, I am looking forward to a summer with my friends, some of which I have known since BICS. I have enjoyed my years at West Vancouver Secondary School, and would like to thank my friends and family for their support. My future plans include staying golden.

Candice is very excited to be finished with high school, and would like to congratulate all of her fellow grads! Candice is proud to have received the Danielle Dulong Memorial Scholarship for Art, and is extremely thankful to all of the people involved in making her one of the recipients. Candice was accepted into the Studio Art Program at Capilano University, and plans to start the program in September. A special thanks to her friends (she has the best in the world) and her family (they’re pretty great too).

You are invited to Celebrate Bowen Children’s Centre

40th Anniversary

June 24th 7-9 pm Dessert and Dancing Free Event!

Bands will feature: Buff Allen, John Stiver and company.

Also featuring Bowen’s own teenage band “The Works” and many special guests Shari Ulrich, Alison Nixon, Lauren and Emily, Louise Escalier and more of Bowen’s finest!

Bring a blanket or a lawnchair

Location 650 Carter Road

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A salute to the graduates of 2011

NOLAN TIPTON

ALEXANDER SARRA-DAVIS

LAUREN SPEAR

HEATHER STRANG

ERIC STUART

Alexander came to Bowen in 2003 from Toronto and attended BICS and IPS on Bowen. He is graduating from the West Van Secondary School IB program and has accepted an offer to attend the University of British Columbia in the fall.

Congratulations from his mom, Janis, dad, Ron and sisters, Samantha and Danielle.

What a year! There are many people I’d like to thank for getting me through these years. First, my family. Mom, Dad, Sam and Kailey. You have been 110 per cent behind me.

I love you to the moon. Next, my girls. You know who you are. Stay gold. Finally, my beautiful Bowen Island and all its critters. All my teachers, dance teachers, music teachers, theatre teachers, or anyone who can recognize my face and remember it slightly chubbier (ok, a lot chubbier), know that I love you. Good luck in the big kid world, grads.

Even though I moved off the island in Grade 10, I still consider Bowen Island to be my home. I am excited to be graduating from West Van Secondary School and I’m looking forward to living life for a year before I decide my future plans. Thank you to all my friends, family and teachers.

Eric is graduating from Sentinel Secondary and will continue his education at the University of Calgary. He would like to thank his family for the support and wish his Bowen friends all the best.

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We will be watching from the shore as you set sail into your future.

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Congratulations 2011 Graduates Wishing you the best of love, luck and health.

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A salute to the graduates of 2011

JACKSON MILLER

CHARLIE ROSE

ALEC TURNER

KELSEY WATSON

SOPHIE WRINCH

Where I’m from I am from the very stitches of a soccer ball From the bang of a baseball bat sending the ball into the field I am from the depth of the Bahamian Sea I am from the tree trunk of childhood memories I am from the edge of my nation From the comfort and safety of my island that is my heart and soul I am from the loyal friends that were, are and always will be part of me From tall to short, from big to small, from black to white, and all varieties in the same category.

I’m from the air I breathe, to the water I drink, to the food I eat And my ancestors without whom I would not be at all I’m from the stories that I tell to the things that I learn From the colours that I see and understand The endless blue lines on thin paper have made my education, my understanding of the world and my knowledge which shall keep me growing from the day I am born to the day I die.

I am from the everlasting stream of life.

Charlie is so excited to be graduating this year!

She wants to thank all her friends and family for making this year amazing.

Next year she will be attending UBCO as well as continuing to dance in Kelowna.

Alec would like to thank all of his Bowen teachers for giving him such a great start at school. Alec will be going to McGill University this fall to major in Sciences.

Kelsey has lived on Bowen Island her whole life. She has great memories of Tunstall Bay and summers on Bowen Island. Kelsey has enjoyed being involved in dance at the Bowen Island Dance Academy, and hopes to continue her dance in the future. In the fall Kelsey will be attending UBC Okanagan for Sciences. She will miss the community of Bowen Island, family, friends, and even the daily ferry rides.

Thanks Mom and Dad for all your love and support!

Sophie looks forward to her coming years at UBC, but will never forget her five years at West Van Secondary School.

She would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support.

FOR ASHALA i can’t yet pick the foxgloves that before you left used to tumble out from every container we could find this time of year, filling our home with their beauty… foxgloves that fifteen years ago fell all over themselves volunteering to grace — a foxglove fantasy — CNIB’s Lodge by the Sea that bright sunshiny morning when we all tried our very best to begin to say goodbye… foxgloves that now — as spring optimistically rushes headlong into summer and the earth is lush and the days are long and warm — fill the island (evermoreso) with your (incredible) presence. and your (equally incredible) absence… this time of year, when the foxgloves stand in glorious attention along our road ways, it’s almost as if the tall ones become you, standing there, thumb out, (amber) eyes meeting eyes, the epitome of youthful insouciance. bowen’s everychild, and with that sudden and amazing smile… i can’t yet pick the foxgloves that before you left used to tumble out from every container we could find this time of year, filling our home with their beauty… surely, something deserves to stay… wild and free?

Ashala Matthew august 4, 1979 - june 24, 1996

Congratulations, Bowen Graduates!

Scholarship Opportunity First Credit Union is currently accepting applications for their annual scholarship program on Bowen Island.

In the four years since the Bowen Island branch opened its doors, assets have grown to over 10 million dollars. Based on these assets, the Bowen branch will proudly award a scholarship of $1000 to one local student. As the assets of the branch grow, so does the amount of the annual scholarship. Scholarship selection will be based upon membership, family relationships and community involvement.

Graduating grade 12 students can apply for this scholarship by submitting a letter outlining their academic pursuit, and how they could benefit from the contribution.

Letters can be dropped off at the Bowen branch at 475 Bowen Island Trunk Road. The deadline for submission is July 29, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Manning, branch manager at 604-947-2022.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADE 12 GRADS OF 2011 2010 You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself, in any direction you choose.

You’re on your own.

And you know what you know.

You are the one, who’ll decide where to go. ~ Dr. Seuss

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CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to all the Bowen Island students who are graduating this year hopefully from one level of education to the next, whatever that transition might include.

Enjoy your ongoing classroom years as those should be some of the best years of your life.

The knowledge and friendships you gain in your academic years will serve you well for a lifetime.

Go FORE whatever you put your mind to. You can do it!

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DALE GAGNÉ On June 15, at 59 years of age, Dale Gagné received her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Simon Fraser University. For several years she has been studying in a special program which allows working adults to complete their university studies while she continued to work as a full-time Vancouver and Bowen Island paramedic, a part-time bookkeeper and volunteer bar maid at the Bowen Legion.

KATHRYN HAXBY

CLAYTON HUNTER-JAMES

DUNCAN MCTAVISH

Kathryn Joan Haxby was born on Bowen Island – at home – much to the surprise of her parents Ron Haxby and Helen Wallwork, and her two siblings: Sarah and Alexander.

Kat attended the preschool on Bowen and BICS. Then she went to WVSS. After high school Kat participated in the Katimavik program, travelled to Great Britain and beyond, and lived and worked in Whistler, Vancouver Island and Vancouver. Following her lifelong passion for learning Kat attended Cap U and then went on to UBC to complete a double major BFA, majoring in both English and Creative writing, with an emphasis in literature. Kat would like to thank the many amazing teachers that have inspired her along the way, especially Jack and Julie at Tir-na-nOg, Lyn Van Lidth de Jeude, Jude Neale and Shelia Leutzen (now Tripp.) Kat’s family is very proud of her and her academic and her creative accomplishments.

Clayton graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B.A. in Geography Environment and Sustainability.

Rugby was Clayton’s escape from strenuous academic requirements over four years.

The front-rower for the UBC Thunderbirds was nicknamed Quasimodo by head coach Spence McTavish due to his stature. Clayton recalls hearing, “I am a man” from the sideline while making a break-away.

Clayton had a good university experience and is excited about life beyond school.

Bachelor of Science, UBC, May 2011.

Duncan grew up on Bowen Island. He attended BICS and was in the inaugural class of IPS, before attending West Vancouver Secondary, Capilano College, U. of Western Australia and UBC. Thanks to all of his friends in Sealeigh Park, especially the Henley family for all of their support and encouragement over the years.

Congratulations Duncan. We are very proud of you. Love, Mom and Angus.

FRAZER ELLIOTT & JANINA MICKO Congratulations to Frazer Elliott, BA UVic (History), who obtained his B.Ed. from UBC winning the “Outstanding Practicum Award” for teaching. And to his partner Dr. Janina Micko for obtaining her Ph’d (Geology) from UBC. They are presently living in Hobart, Australia, where Frazer is teaching at Hobart College and Nina is doing a post doctoral Fellowship at the University of Tasmania with the promise to return home in 2013!

2011 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE • SUNDAY JUNE 19 Competition for coveted Gwynneth Rogers Cup which is awarded to the winners of the annual Community Challenge golf event.

As in the past, the distinctive communities of Bowen, separated by our Adopt-a-hole program, compete against each other for the honour of being the top golf community.

Defending Community Challenge champions are Hood Point West.

Each community team must consist of four golfer’s scores; the two lowest male and the two lowest female per community. The community team with the lowest total gross score for all four golfers combined at the end of the day will be awarded the Gwynneth Rogers Cup as the winners of the 2011 Community Challenge. There is no limit to how many players can represent one community as we find there are more than four golfers in each community, so the four low scores will be taken from all participants from their respective community. Note: the four scores for the team do not have to come from players in the same group, the more the merrier.

There are no special tee times set aside for the event, teams can tee off any time after 7:00 a.m. and before 5:00 p.m.

Scorecards are to be left at the proshop and the Cup will be awarded the following week.

The entry fee is $2 per player plus any applicable green fees for non-members. The official rules sheet will be available in the proshop the day of the event. When you make your booking please indicate that you will be participating in the Community Challenge event. We do recognize that the event is scheduled on Father’s Day, so do not hesitate to make your booking ASAP. 604-947- GOLF (4653) The communities as determined by our Adopt-a-hole program are as follows: Hood Point, Hood Point West, EagleCliff, Millers Landing, Deep Bay, Snug Cove, Cates Hill, Dorman Point/Valhalla, Cowan Point/ South Bowen/Fairweather, Josephine Lake area/ Sunset Drive, Tunstall Bay/Sealeigh Park/Whitesails, Bowen Bay/Bluewater and Mount Gardner/Killarney Lake.

Whether you are a BIGC member or not we look forward to seeing all islanders out to support their communities on Bowen.

Bowen Island Golf Club Booking line: (604) 947-GOLF (4653) Website: www.bowengolf.com Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

THE SRIXON PRO GOLF TOUR COMES TO BOWEN

The Bowen Island Golf Club proudly announces first annual Pro-Am a title sponsor: ED WEISMILLER’S J&E BACKHOE The First Annual J&E Backhoe Pro-Am will be held on Monday July 4th, 2011 The Pro-Am tournament partners a professional golfer from the Srixon Pro Tour with an amateur golfer from Bowen Island. The pros will play for a cash purse of over $6,000 and the amateurs will compete for $3,000 in prizes.

Although J&E Backhoe has retained the title sponsorship, the tournament is still looking for more corporate sponsorships. All corporate sponsorships include an amateur entry into the tournament as well as company recognition on tournament banners and hole signs. For more information on sponsorship, you can contact the proshop at 604-947 GOLF (4653).

Any amateur spots that are not filled by corporate sponsors will be open to members and the public, so registration for the event will be on a first come first serve basis. As well as playing in the event, the course will be open to all members and public to be spectators by purchasing tickets from the proshop for $10. The $10 spectator pass includes a hotdog, bag of chips and a non-alcoholic beverage.

Please come out to see how the pros play. Last time the Pro Tour came to Bowen, Phil Jonas (an ex PGA Tour player ) shot a course record 65, it will be great to see if that record can be beaten.

For more information on sponsorship, or for those who are interested in being placed on the waiting list for playing spots, please contact the proshop at 604-947-GOLF (4653).

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Recreation leaders in training SHAUNA JENNINGS B. I. COMMUNITY RECREATION

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PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING THE ISLAND PACIFIC SCHOOL GRADE 9 GRADUATING CLASS OF 2011.

They have spent four exciting years together, learning, kayaking, hiking Black Tusk, sailing a tall ship, traveling to Quebec, playing Ultimate at home and at Spring Reign, creating and presenting their masterworks projects and forming life-time friendships with their classmates.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THEM IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS! Conrad Heath, Mimi Jones, Christian Perroni, Lissy Allan, Nicole Gibson, Juliette Pare.

Caelan Thomson, Birch Nesbitt-Jerman, Robyn Westcott, Liam Carsley.

Dominique Perroni photo

wenty of Bowen’s youth came out last Thursday night for the annual Leaders in Training event led by Bowen Island Community Recreation and sponsored by Bowen Island First Credit Union.

These youth will be volunteering this summer with Mini Club, Club Bowen, and Bowen Adventurers Summer day camps.

Leaders in Training teaches the volunteers some basic leadership skills, how to be an enthusiastic volunteer, and how to interact with our young day campers throughout the summer.

Special thank-yous go out to two community members who augmented our training with some special topics of interest.

Ellie Mackay provided training on the importance of being a role model when it comes to healthy eating choices and habits while Amanda

Ockeloen reviewed some basic first aid.

Bowen Island Community Recreation is able to provide this valuable training event free of charge thanks

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to the support of the Bowen Island First Credit Union.

We are looking forward to working with all of our youth volunteers this summer.

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WE DO THIS FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! There was a great turn out at Sunday’s Soccerfest when 200 kids celebrated the Bowen Island Football Club soccer season wrap up. Activities such as soccer tennis, juggling, dribbling, penalty kicks and accuracy drills tested the kids on their soccer abilities.

BIFC is run by volunteers who thank everyone who has helped make this the best year ever!

There is still time to join BIFC; register online at www.bowenfc.com. Debra Stringfellow photos

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The majority of the funds are from the Safe Rides Home initiative that had a big fundraiser two years ago. The program is also sponsored by four businesses - Doc Morgan’s Restaurant and Pub, MikSa, the Bowen Island Pub and Cormorant Marina - and, of course, the Rotary Club.

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On the Calendar FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Repertory Company.

• Traditional Island Dance: Cates Hill Chapel at 8 p.m. $1, something for the food bank, potluck goodies. Hosted by Alison Nixon, her students, and families. Dances called

by Angela Scouten. Family friendly. Everybody welcome!

• Strawberry Tea: 12 a.m. - 4 p.m. B.I. United Church.

• Paint a Canvas for Father’s Day: Saffron Gurney of Serious Play will help children ages K to Grade 7 paint an 8X10 keepsake canvas. 3 p.m. $20.

Register at community rec, 2216.

• Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Family Place, 947-6976.

• Youth Centre: 6 -10:30 p.m.

Free food, free movies. Drop in.

• Stage Door: 7:30 p.m. Tirna-nOg Theatre School Alumni Repertory Company.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • Strawberry Tea: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. B.I. United Church.

• 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 and come and work off your frustrations in good company! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Stage Door: 7:30 p.m. Tirna-nOg Theatre School Alumni Repertory Company.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

• Ann Beatty: An Artist’s Journey: Ann Beatty explores her process in painting in watercolour and acrylic. The first 20 attendees receive a free copy of Ann’s book, A Walk Along Hollywood Road. 3 to 4 p.m. at Gallery@Artisan Square. Admission by donation • Parent and Tot Drop-In: 9:45-11:15 a.m. in BICS gym.

• Stage Door: 7:30 p.m. Tirna-nOg Theatre School Alumni

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 • Drop-in knitting group: Every Weds., from 2-5 p.m., in the lounge at Bowen Court. All levels welcome.

• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Info: Angie 947-2880.

• Action Group AGM: 6:30 p.m., BICS. (Rescheduled from June 15.)

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

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

MONDAY, JUNE 20 .• Family Place: For parents, caregivers and children 0-6 years. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 947-6976. Lower Artisan Sq. • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall.

• Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and Bowen Island Preschool, 9479626.

• Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m.

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

• Bridge Club: 7 p.m. Bowen Court.

• Taketina open practice groups: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at yoga co-op at Artisan Square, free.

Call Shasta and Brian 9472283.

• Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe. Peter King will discuss the potential future of the Rotary Bus. Guests welcome.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 21 • Clay for Adults. 7 to 10 p.m. at Cloudflower Clayworks, Artisan Square. Four sessions, $180. 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.

• B.I. Historians AGM: 2 -4 p.m. Museums and Archives Garden.

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

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

Children’s Centre 40th Anniversary: Dessert and dancing – free! 7 to 9 p.m. at the children’s centre on Carter Road. Local bands and singers.

JULY 18 TO 22 • Summer Kids Klay Camp: Monday to Friday 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cloudflower Clayworks, Artisan Square. Five sessions, $100. To register email jeannesarich@ shaw.ca or call 2522.

David Cameron wrote the script and now he’s starring in The View as part of the Into the West theatre festival at Tir-na-nOg. Bruce Steele photo

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It opens Thursday, June 23 and runs Thursday to Sunday until July 3. Tickets at Phoenix; performance at 8 p.m. at the Tir-na-nOg Theatre Society Stage.

There will be a pay-what-youcan dress rehearsal on Wednesday, June 22 at 8 p.m.

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Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca

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GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Summer rates.

2 nights $389 / 3 nights $549.

Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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TIMESHARE

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TRAVEL

Sunny Spring 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

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

TRANSPORT Company looking for Class 1 B-Train tanker driver for hauling between Lower Mainland & BC Interior locations. Excellent wages & benefits. Must be able to work independently, flexible to work evenings and weekends. Please send resume & current abstract by email to rickmcarthur@telus.net or fax 604-520-6659.

Could YOU use a few hundred dollars a day? If you can read and speak, YOU’RE HIRED! No selling!

1-800-446-3268 www.babystepstoyourmoneytree.com GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work & Paid Surveys is available. No fees or charges to participate.

Start Today, www.BCWOC.com START TODAY FROM HOME, Company needs Both Men & Women, P/T & F/T, No Experience Needed. Your approval is instant and guaranteed. Get Details at: www.BasicOnlineWork.com

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PERSONALS

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

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Gregg distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fill outside sales positions. Knowledge of the Industrial & H.D industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve you full potential.

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DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE

We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities.

Please fax resumes to 604-888-4688 or visit employment opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca Strata Manager/Strata Assistant

Due to ongoing expansion, Mountain Creek Properties Ltd. requires a licensed Strata Manager and a Strata Assistant for the Invermere, BC office.

For information regarding these career opportunities please go to: mountaincreek.ca/career.htm.

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EDUCATION

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

Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more.

“Preferred by Employers 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

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HELP WANTED

CLASS 1 COMPANY DRIVERS Required for BRONCO. Must Have Flat Deck Experience, Clean Abstract. Fax Resume & Abstract 604.888.8717 Attn. MILAN

LEMARE GROUP EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island.

Responsibilities: •Managing Calendars •Coordinating Travel Arrangement •Process correspondence, reports and other documents •Maintain confidential records and office files Qualifications: •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

HELP WANTED

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. $35. per hour.

2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full benefits after 90 days. Profit sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Fulltime career minded individuals preferred. Send resume to: joe@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-8462231 to set up an interview.

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for a certified Journeyman 40 ton crane operators ASAP. Excellent wages, full benefits after 90 days, profit sharing semi-annual after 90 days, full-time career minded individuals preferred. Please send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.

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

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd And Newcastle Timber Ltd. Have vacancies in the following jobs: Log Truck Driver, Driller Blaster, Grade Swamper, Grapple Yarder Chaser, Grapple Yarder Hooker. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 LANGLEY nursery is looking for a watering technician: 3 days per week, year-round. Please fax resume to 604-530-9500

CULLEN DIESEL POWER LTD. Surrey B.C. requires experienced Diesel Engine mechanics with overhaul and repair experiences for the Surrey Truck Engine shop.

Preference given to applicants with DDC & MBE engine exp.

E-mail resume: sep@cullendiesel.com or Fax to 604 888-4749 GRADUATING? The trades are a great career choice! Consider becoming an automotive service technician at Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta. APPRENTICE OR LICENSED candidates considered.

Competitive wages, bonus potential, benefits. Clean, modern shop.

Fax resume to 403-854-3141

Moulder / Grinder Operator

Req. for Westcoast Moulding & Millwork, Port Kells BC. Must have previous exp. running & setting up moulder & grinding.

Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with:

• Excellent Remuneration and Benefits.

Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs @westcoastmoulding.com The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

MEDICAL/DENTAL

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RETAIL

T&T Supermarket Inc. Specialty Cook Requirement: 5 years proven work experience in any of the following specialty cuisine, such as Southern China dim sum and snacks, Southern China Barbecue, Southern China hot and cold dishes, Northern China dim sum and snacks, Northern China hot & cold dishes. Possess formal cooking certification from recognized institutions. Shift duties including weekends and holiday are required.

Hourly Rate for work: $ 15 per hour We offer excellent remuneration package, including Quarterly and Year End Bonuses, Medical Insurance, Staff Purchase Discount and Retirement Plan. Please send your resume via fax: 604-232-8689 or email to recruitment@tntsupermarket.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

DIAMOND Drillers Wanted. We are currently looking for Sr. Drillers to provide services for our Sr. Clients programs in Gold, Zinc, Coal, and Copper drilling projects. Projects will be located near towns in the South and Interior of BC. Clean Safety and Performance references are mandatory. Apply via Fax at 250-314-4865, Email at admin@scsdrilling.com or by phone at 250-525-0006.

604-364-8895 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

ADMIN ASSISTANT trainees needed! Large & small firms seeking admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-5127116.

MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical office & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available.

1-888-748-4126.

Work from Home! CanScribe College offers the best online Medical Transcription training in Canada.

Great work at-home opportunities.

Don’t delay. Enroll today!1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

*10.5% Targeted ROI Paid Monthly • Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc.

Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To find out more... contact Jarome Lochkrin 778-388-9820 or info@thealternative.ca * Historical performance does not guarantee future returns.

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

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PETS

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE dogs, bluehealer puppies, born April 26.,vet checked, 1st shots, working parents, $550. Call (604)860-4400 BICHON Pups CKC Reg. $750.

Adorable. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. 604-617-3470 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 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd.

Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-617-3470

ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

GARDENING BARK MULCH

www.triplefivequalitywood.com 604.290.2879 ~ 604.328.6355

317 Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 65 yrs. of experience

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

Angela is renowned Physic Healer

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Avail. 1-888-778-0459

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

.Own a home? Need Money?

Origin Home Financial Partners

Lemare Lake Logging is currently seeking Driller/Blasters for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Please email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888.

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TransX INCREASED RATES Hiring Class1 O/OPS For B.C-AB PH: 1877-914-0001

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Diesel Engine Mechanics

The Lemare group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages.

Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

MISC SERVICES

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Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value.

Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

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

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

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

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

Painters. Free Est. Written Guar.

Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 604-240-5362

DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, Rare Breed. Born April 20.

Ready to go. 3F, 1M. $1500.

778-242-0862

ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, Male/Female, pb, mircochiped dewormed, Vet check, health guar’d Call Andrei 604-970-3807 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS Champion bloodlines, CKC, $2,800.

Call or email; 604-465-3254, schoolyardbullies@ymail.com English Springer Spaniels, ready June not reg., $850.

(604)7984998. twbjmenges@gmail.com GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $650. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332.

GOLDEN retriever X Australian Shepherd, 6 wks. male/female $375. dewormed No Sunday calls: 604-819-4404 or 604-823-6703 KITTENS. GORGEOUS, Calico F, $150; black/white, F/M, $75: litter box trained. dewormed. 7 wks old.

1-604-823-2191 (Yarrow).

LAB 1 yr. old, neutered male, black, very friendly, good with kids and other animals. $50. (778)565-4272 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. Chocolate LAB female. 5 mo old. partially trained. All shots.

Spayed. (604)796-3669 PITT BULL PUPPIES 2 males. 6 weeks old. One red, one white. Ask for lines. $350. firm. 604-504-0738.

PRESA CANARIO pups, $700$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525 RABBITS, P.B. Holland Lops & P.B. French Lops. Litterbox trained.

Family raised. (604)796-3669 RETRIEVER / LAB puppies, family raised, vet checked,1st shots, $450 ea. 3 mal. & 3 fem. 1(604)869-0424 SHIH TZU puppies born 03/11/11 part trained, $350 2M, 1F, view parents (604)826-6634 / 604-615-5320 TOY POODLE puppies. 2 apricot, 1 white. Adorable. Ready to go July 1.$700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

Wanted: 1000 Saints

All animals deserve to have hope for a better tomorrow. www.1000saints.ca

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM

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Talk, laugh, share Charley is fine RICHARD LABONTE WRITE ON BOWEN

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f you can talk, you can write. If you can spin life’s whimsical moments into stories that make friends laugh, you might want to incorporate humour into your writing. And if you want to try crafting prose for children or young adults – perhaps the toughest audience of all – you could turn your hand to picture books or YA novels.

Ambitious? Absolutely. But those disparate options for encouraging and engaging the writer within are among the eclectic offerings of Write on Bowen, coming soon for a fourth year – July 8 to 10 – to Artisan Square.

Shelley Rae Harrison, author of Life Leaves Stains and an instructor at The Wordlink Lounge on the Sunshine Coast, believes that “when you talk, you don’t stop to choose the perfect word.”

Her workshop will encourage want-tobe writers to break through their inhibitions in order to start telling stories.

In his workshop, Neil McKinnon, author of Tuckahoe Slidebottle – droll portraits of the denizens of a small Canadian Prairie town, and a finalist for the Stephen Leacock Humour Award – will explore how to transform everyday life experiences and the world at large into comic prose. Writing what makes people laugh out loud, or

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

UNRESERVED RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION, Caliber Systems Inc. As instructed by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP. Day One - Tuesday, June 28, 2011. 45 Industry Way S.E., Calgary, Alberta And Day Two - Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 3637 - 44 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta.

Call CPA at 403-269-6600

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

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even smile quietly, is serious work, but McKinnon aims to put the fun into funny.

Three writers of books for an audience ranging from toddlers to teens will shift the focus from imagining a whole book to creating powerful scenes within a book – the elements of drama that propel a story and hook readers into following the plot and the characters.

Norma Charles is the author of three picture books and 15 novels for young readers, most recently Chasing a Star; Ainslie Manson has 11 titles to her credit: three biographies, three picture books – including Boy in Motion: Rick Hansen’s Story – three history books, and two YA novels, and is completing a companion to Boy in Motion, about wheelchair-bound Hansen’s 25th anniversary of his inspirational world tour; and Cynthia Nicolson, retired from 20 years of teaching at BICS, has written 16 information books for children, with fiction in her future.

Full festival passes and other ticket options for 16 workshops and for opening night readings from Annabel Lyon (The Golden Mean) and Timothy Taylor (The Blue Light Project) are now available at www.writeonbowen.com.

Several workshops are almost full so don’t wait too long to secure your place in what is shaping up to be the best Write on Bowen yet.

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ACREAGE

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Escape: Tornados, Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfire, Earthquake, Landslide and Crime.

N.IDAHO PEACEFUL COUNTRY CABIN on 30 ac. Get more magic from life. www.MagicMountain83858.com

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BUILDING SALE ... “”FINAL CLEARANCE!””.

25x40 $7995.

30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995.40x80 $18,700. 47x100 $29,890. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1800-668-5422.

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models.

Tremendous savings.

Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

ENDERBY B.C., 3 BDRM HOME 1 ACRE RIVERVIEW. BEAUTIFUL GARDEN, PRIVACY AND PEACE. $359,900. 250-838-7929

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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 Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COLLECTORS SAXOPHONES Soprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $2500. Baraton Conn $1900. Call 604-534-2997

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SPORTING GOODS

Want to get into shape??

Hoist V3 Home gym

Perfect condition, hardly used.

Patented 3-D articulating chest press, arm & leg press.

Paid $3500, sacrifice $1000.

Downsizing must sell.

Call: 604-309-6206

LOTS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

OKANAGAN 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 1-866-981-6591.

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*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

WEBSITE:

okhomeseller.com Listing # 26628

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, snrf, 17’’ whls. $10,000 obo. (604)309-4001.

2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 89K, silver. $8800. Call 604-825-9477.

2011 KIA RIO 5, h/b, auto, 11,000 kms. Black. Most options. $8000 firm. 604-538-9257.

2011 KIA RIO 5, h/b, auto, 11,000 kms. Black. Most options. $8500 firm. 604-538-9257.

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`03 GEORGETOWN 32` Class A Two Slides- Queen bed, onan gen., air,,custom screens etc. $54,900 O.B.O.604-846-1980

1993 PHOENIX 26’ Class A Motorhome, GM chassis, rear queen bed, awning, 62K, nice shape, $14,900. 604-536-8379.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 730

MISC. FOR RENT

FORT Langley Heritage home.6 bds,4 bth (w suite) + suite in new garage. Sunny 7600 SF lot.See pic’s www.FamilyHomesBC.com. $924,900 call Bill 604-328-4064

750

SUITES, LOWER

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

752

TOWNHOUSES

CITY LIVING IN a Westcoast style!

Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or email DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy

2008 NASH 22 GQ, Q. size bed, fully loaded, like new, must sell, $16,000. (604)850-1684/ 866-2179

845 FREE CASH 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 INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing!

Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa?

Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888593-6095.

818

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1991 NISSAN STANZA. Red, automatic, 4 cyl., 4 door, good condition. $1600. 604-768-8434 2000 Mazda Millennium mint cond. loaded moonrf. 99,000 kms. silver, blk let int $4,000. 778-378-0749.

local U N CL A SS I F I E DS

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

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UNCLASSIFIED

ANTIQUE EMPORIUM store-wide sale Monday-Friday 30% off VONIGO Potteries

CAWES AGM June 24 For details call 604-947-0032 CLEANING SERVICE, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Special event & spring cleaning. Dependable, personal service with attention to detail. For more info call 604-947-2779 or email: cleanslatebowenisland@gmail.com

Found in Snug Cove Blue and white binder with a title “North American Nomad Circa 2002” Claim at Undercurrent office or call (604) 947-2442 FREE: approx. 140 12”x12” used glass blocks, must take all or none, call (604)947-9411 Lance’s Recycling I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load.

Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430 MOVING sale. Household items, antiques, tools, toys, garden equipment, furniture.

Sun. June 19.

10am-2pm.Great stuff for Father’s Day. 489 Melmore.

CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001 1997 BUICK PARK AVE leather, heated seats, like new, certified. $5900. 778-565-4334.

2000 BUICK LASABRE LTD.. Fully loaded GT Pkg. Low kms. Pristine.

Priv. $6900. Call 604-3641554.

2003 CHEVY IMPALA Selling due to illness for $3500.

Call for info: 604-585-1878.

a Y d Bowen’s own: 102 Cates Hill Corner, P.O. Box 130 Bowen, Island, B.C. V0N 1G0

RECREATIONAL/SALE

MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

We w l ove le lett ttee rs…Especially yours.

K G See posters at local stores and vessels for

Charley the pig wanted to let his many friends on Bowen know that is is very well, thank you. But he sure is glad that he doesn’t have to be afraid of the big bad hybrid any longer.

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

Walk-on Waterfront with 2 houses - only $774,900 on beautiful Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo area. Nanaimo: Great Views, Fantastic Lifestyle. Average single family home price $360,000. visit www.danmorris.ca or call Dan Morris Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty at 800-377-4374

Fridays and Saturdays

Fare: A suggested donation of $10.00 per ride This is a trial: Use it and the Rotary Club and Bowen Island Transit will work to find further funding to continue.

TRANSPORTATION 810

Trial runs

from June 10th through July 9th

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Bowen Rotary Night Bus

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TRUCKS & VANS

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194

MARINE 912

BOATS

17’ F.G. BAYLINER, 160hp Merc Cruiser. Comes with trailer $4300 obo. Call 604-768-8434

Nancy’s Taco & Ice Cream Shop Tacos are hot...down at the Pier.

Now open every day 11-6 EXCEPT Tuesdays

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NOTICE OF THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AGM All community members are invited to the CSA’s Annual General Meeting 6:30pm- 8pm Wed. June 22 in the BICS library.

Complimentary Childcare provided. If you are interested in supporting the future of the community school in its multi-use role for community education, recreation, community-use and special events, and you can attend four CSA meetings a year, then you can have a voice and a role in ensuring that this facility is maintained with the best interests of the community at heart.

The CSA needs community members of all ages in order to reflect the needs of the community. Youth and senior representatives are strongly encouraged to come to the meeting. High school students can earn grad credits by joining the CSA. For more info contact the Community School Coordinator:shaxby@sd45.bc.ca, 604 947-9337.

Travels to the Rainforest Paintings by Ann Beatty May 27 - June 19 Fri-Sun, noon- 4 p.m.

Artist Talk - Sun June 19 3 -4 p.m.

The Gallery@Artisan Square VACANCY COMMERCIAL SPACE Location: Artisan Square, 569 A Prometheus Place Size: 400 sq. feet Available Now 1st Month Rent Free Contact: Audra Orring 604 908-0545 604-565-0750 WANTED FOR CUBAN COLLEAGUE: Used, modestlypriced or donated laptop computer, 13” to 15” screen size.

Mostly for word processing when she travels. Should be able to handle current web content. Will be much appreciated.

Leaving mid July.

Wendy 604-947-2893

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WHAT DOES THE NEXT PHASE OF CANADA’S ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN MEAN FOR CANADIANS? A new Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit of $3,000 for volunteer firefighters, the brave men and women who put their lives at risk to protect others in our communities.

Federal student loan forgiveness for new doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners who agree to practise in underserved rural or remote areas.

Up to $5,000 in ecoENERGY Home Retrofit grants to help Canadians make their homes more energy efficient and create jobs for skilled tradespeople.

Enhanced Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits of up to $600 per year for single seniors and $840 for couples to improve the financial security of seniors in need.

A new Family Caregiver Tax Credit of $2,000 to help caregivers looking after loved ones.

The Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan A Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth Find out what’s in it for you www.ActionPlan.gc.ca 1 800 O-Canada TTY: 1 800 926-9105

Budget measures are subject to parliamentary approval.