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Honouring Graeme

Graeme Dinsdale is deeply involved in island life. Now he’s moving away

End of an era

Now that Cape Roger Curtis is being developed, trust society is disbanding

Liquor licence approved

Golf course gets approval for application but not without debate

Wolf hybrid killed

More requests than money for community grants in aid SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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here will be a lot less fear and anxiety on the island now that the wolf hybrid that has been attacking pets and livestock has been killed.

At 6:30 on Wednesday morning, a trapper hired by the municipality shot the beast.

"It was done in a very safe and humane manner and there was no harm to the public," says bylaw officer Chris Buchanan.

"This man knew his stuff."

After spending weeks waiting for the proper approvals - there is no hunting allowed on Bowen Island - the municipality was finally able to get the trapper to come to the island. He arrived on Tuesday afternoon and he and Buchanan visited many of the sites where the hybrid had been spotted. The trapper established where the hybrid would most likely return and was there waiting early on Wednesday morning.

Buchanan doesn't want to say where the animal was killed, but says it was done with a bullet that did minimal injury to the animal. It was killed immediately.

On Tuesday afternoon, the trapper was of two minds about his chances of quickly killing what many people believe was a continued, PAGE 15

A very happy Deidre Farah of Family Place accepts a $5,000 cheque from Bob Andrew of the Bowen Island Community Foundation. The major grant will help Family Place relocate to the youth centre. Story about the Foundaton’s past year is on page 16. Lorraine Ashdown photo

t is going to be a tough decision. The requests for the 2011 community grants received by the municipality come to a total $200,384. But the budget earmarks an amount of only $136,300 for that purpose.

On June 6, council has to make a decision which of the deserving community groups will take home all or less than what they asked for. At the meeting on May 24, council invited the applicants to state their case for receiving financial support. Eight of the 16 organizations sent a delegate.

Karen Blow, chief financial officer, generated a report to council that included information about grant history and recommendations meant to be a springboard for discussion.

The Bowen Island Arts Council had applied for a core grant of $55,000 and a grant of $7,200 to supplement the rent of the gallery. The organization was represented by Carol Cram and Jacqueline Massey. Cram asked which of the councillors had recently attended an art event.

All of them raised their hands. Massey reminded the audience that “Bowen Island is ranked the fourth most artistic community in Canada based on a per capita count of people who draw a primary income from the arts.” She added, “We work with what we have but our budget is tight. Due to our current financial situation, we had to close the gallery in January to save money. But we continue to host arts exhibitions and arts programs, we sponsor concerts and theatre. And we continue to work with the continued, PAGE 15

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Groups pitch need for municipal funding continued from PAGE 1 the community hall advisory committee.”

In response to Blow’s recommendation to award the arts council a lesser amount, Massey said, “We are dismayed that we once again have to prove our worth to the community.”

Cram added, “If there is a cut in funding, we would not be able to keep our staff and continue operating the gallery. It would be a shame to lose the venue for the community. In 2010, we launched an arts and cultural survey that showed that 90 per cent of islanders attend arts events regularly. From the feedback we learned that we need more programs and that we need to create more economic opportunities for artists. Arts on Bowen are an investment.”

Beverly Underhill, the president of the Bowen Island Historians, spoke about the need for funding in the amount of $55,000 for a full-time position of the museum curator and a part-time archivist. She said, “Heather Joan Tam came to us as a student from UBC and she really likes the work. But in 2010, she lost her position because we lost the gaming grant. We would have had to close if it wasn’t for our volunteers.

The municipality came through with a grant and in March, we were able to hire Heather back for Sunday and Monday. And we hope that we can at least maintain that.”

Underhill also spoke about the positive experience of working with students and about plans to paint the building and work on the garden.

The historians envision a community celebration as they will not host the People, Plants and Places tour this year.

Councillor Peter Frinton asked about the difference in grant requests from last year.

Underhill said, “Dorothy Lawson has been our archivist and she soon will not be able to get up the stairs. We need to get a paid archivist to work with her.”

Glen Bromley, treasurer of the Abbeyfield House of Bowen Island Society, spoke to his organization’s request for a municipal grant to cover 2011 taxes, estimated at $2,000. “Our plan is to build seniors’ housing. And we currently operate the better meals program through committed volunteers. This is a significant grant for Abbeyfield and we’d appreciate it.”

Pam Stimpson presented the Bowen Island Seniors’ Housing Co-operative application. “As

you know, Bowen Court is the only affordable housing presently on the island. It has been operating since 1982 and a great deal of its infrastructure is beginning to fail. In spite of our efforts to keep housing costs down, we are now faced with large expenditures to repair, renovate or replace those items. We had hoped not having to replace the sewage system as we had anticipated the extension of the municipal sewer system along Miller Road. And we had been hoping that the money for the repairs could come out of the reserve account because our housing charges have gone up considerably this year, by 14 per cent. We feel this solution will negate the mandate why Bowen Court has been built in the first place. The situation is not improving and we are asking for $15,000. We are desperate.”

The Bowen United Church has applied for $8,475 to replace and insulate the roof of Collins Hall. Reverend Shelagh MacKinnon said, “The church serves as an informal community centre. It is administered by Kip Wallwork and his daughter Helen. Tonight, the 12-step program is there, last night it was the Sparks.”

Sheilagh McCall, the treasurer, said, “Collins Hall is so beautiful on the inside but the outside is not so good. So we want to put on a metal roof with better insulation. That would also offer better fire protection. Collins Hall is a busy place. It is used by many community groups; we ask for half the price of the replacement of the roof.”

When Councillor Nerys Poole asked about rental costs, MacKinnon said, “It’s just a buck but it’s a sliding scale. Sometimes we just ask for a donation to the food bank. It’s up to Helen’s discretion.”

Frinton said, “Your rents are very affordable, they’ve always been below market. Have you considered raising rents?”

MacKinnon said, “No, we want to be inclusive.

And the Collins family sold that lot to the church for $1.”

Jack Headley, administrative director of the Tir-na-nOg Theatre School Society, said “We started small, with one group, one production and we then had more and more students signing up. We provide a valuable opportunity for kids to learn about themselves. In 1995, we formed a non-profit organization with the expressed purpose of establishing a place where this could happen. We only had two criteria. One, that it

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Councillors listen to Carol Cram’s presentation on the role that the arts play in Island life. Susanne Martin was a useful place. And two, that it was affordable. Affordability was important and in December 2004, we moved into the facility in Cates Hill. And we’ve built a good facility.

But it’s not affordable yet. But once the mortgage is paid off, the facility will be available for young people for $1 a month. At this point, this will be a valuable community asset.

This year, we will have 85 performance events. Thirty-nine of them will be events by other community groups and some theatre from off island.”

Headley said that Tir-na-nOg’s funding has been dwindling. He said, “Now, we function at less.

No one is paid for anything. It is all volunteer-driven. For this, the $10,000 grant would be significant.”

Close to 70 students are currently enrolled in the theatre school. That count doesn’t include the summer programs. But at fees of $500 per kid for the school year, the company needs help. Headley said, “Every young person who wants to do theatre can do that. We have several students who are on bursary. We are keeping it affordable.” He closed by inviting the councillors to come and have a look at the facility.

April Bosshard applied to council on behalf of Kids for Kids, a project where children make a quilt for children in Japan. Bosshard said, “On Bowen, we have four schools involved and have made about 70 or 80 squares. All the pieces will be sewn together and will be unveiled

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on Canada Day. Quilts are a symbol of comfort and care.” Bosshard asked for a practical contribution of $200 towards fabric paint, pens, needles and thread.

The Bowen Agricultural Alliance Society has approached the municipality for the funding of BowFEAST, the monthly farmers’ market, and BAA community workshops in the amount of $2,000. Elle Glave, BowFEAST project manager, said, “I’ve been volunteering my time for five years. This year, we are ramping it up. We had the first market in May. And we have the harvest box program. If possible, we want to be able to donate local produce to the food bank and the school lunch program.”

Financial support for the position of the community school coordinator is also included under core grants. Organizations who have applied for grant money but didn’t make a presentation include the Gymnastics Club ($13,000), the Coast Animals Welfare and Education Society ($2,000), Family Place Association ($10,000), Community Fair Association ($2,000) and the Mother Goose programs ($1,575).

The aim of the municipal community grants is to “improve the well being of the community as a whole.”

All of the applications have provided documentation on need and eligibility. Council faces a hard choice in selecting the grants recipients, and the corresponding amounts.

Cape Roger Curtis, ‘the elephant in the room.’ The negative fallout from this drama, the sheer scale of ineptness, lack of judgment, and mishandling by some Council members will reverberate through Bowen Island’s affairs for many, many years to come.

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Bowen bids farewell to dedicated volunteer After 29 years of helping out in the community, Dinsdale will be missed by many SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Graeme Dinsdale considers Davies Orchard one of his special places on Bowen – he has worked hard to save it. A former Islands Trust trustee, he’s contributed to many other projects and causes on Bowen Island. Now he’s moving to New Zealand to help his own family. Tributes on page 9. Susanne Martin photo It started in 1982 with theatre and with politics. He says, “One of the first things that happened when I got here, was that I was talked into taking three different parts in a TOTI (Theatre on the Isle) production. That was the first introduction to the social life on Bowen. At the same time, there was an election for islands trustee and John Rich was running. I went to the election party and met a lot of people. I got involved in politics right off the bat.

“In the 80s, I won a wood-chopping contest with Nelson Riley and Pat Buchanan. One of us had to saw, one chopped and one did the splitting. That was me. I was also a founding member of the arts council. I helped to organize Bowfest and I was on the committee for the Millennium party at the old general store.”

Dinsdale has also had a long affiliation with the Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association, working to save Davies Orchard.

“I’ve been with the heritage association since we got funding for the Millennium project in 2000.

I stepped down a year ago, after over 10 years. We’ve done a lot of replanting of the apple trees,

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thanks to the work of John and Josephine Riley. I also worked on the cottages to restore them so they didn’t leak. They’re surrounded by lawns and it looks good now, like a proper heritage site. One of the groups of the Snug Cove planning task force wanted to put a parking lot there. They said, ‘If we move this house or that house, we could put a road through there.’ But I feel that we’ve made enough of a difference that the orchard will be kept as a heritage site.”

When asked about his most memorable achievement, Dinsdale says, “A highlight was probably when I was the chairperson of the Islands Trust and was signing the official community plan. There was a tremendous sense of accomplishment that we had managed to create a real community plan.

There were hundreds of people involved. That was the most significant work.”

“The only big change on Bowen in the last 20 years is the increase in population,” he adds. “People still complain about the same things. But quite a few things have actually been accomplished since the OCP has been in place.”

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hen Graeme Dinsdale set foot on Bowen Island for the first time in 1982, he came to volunteer - he was feeding his friend’s cats for a weekend. Little did he know that this would become a habit and that he would log countless hours for many community groups in the next 29 years.

This year, Dinsdale is moving away but not because he’s had enough with the unpaid work.

“I never felt burnt out,” he says.

“At some point, I realized that I put in so many volunteer hours that I didn’t make as much money. But that didn’t bother me.”

Dinsdale is going to live in New Zealand to be able to help two of his sisters with their properties. He is not planning to break his life-long habit of pro bono work. “There is a good chance that I will be getting involved there. On the beach, where I will be living, is a nesting area for fairy terns.

Those are sea birds and every year, volunteers patrol the beach to make sure there are no cats and dogs in the area. They identify the nests and fence off the area.”

Dinsdale will be moving to Omaha which is a peninsula rather than an island but there are many similarities to Bowen.

“The advantage of living in a small community is that it’s easier to become involved. When I lived in Toronto, I didn’t pay attention to community events.

But as soon as I got to Bowen, I knew that this was the kind of community where I wanted to live. I wanted to be a part of it and I did as much as I could for the benefit of the community.”

Dinsdale’s list of achievements is impressive and has earned him the honour of being elected citizen of the year in 2006.

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By observing Bowen’s transformation, Dinsdale arrived at a keen insight, “I’ve noticed something interesting. I’ve been involved in many non-profit groups. For most of them, we have a core of up to 50 people who participate and go to meetings. The population has tripled since I moved here but the number of people involved in community groups hasn’t changed that much. It’s the same number of people who are still working on the same issues. There are some reasons that people can’t get more involved. Some have to commute, some are raising young families.

That takes a lot of effort. The community groups always encourage new people to join. But one of the problems with rapid increase in population is that new people aren’t absorbed into the community the same way.”

In the past few months, Dinsdale has been travelling frequently but his interest in Bowen’s future has stayed strong. “I followed the national park debate from New Zealand. As an island trustee, I’ve often told people that if you enjoy Bowen, you have to share it. It is better for the island if more people come and visit than if

they buy and chop down trees.

In my opinion, a national park is the best thing that could happen on Bowen. A lot of people are opposed to it but that is nothing new.”

He has had similar experiences in the past. He said, “[Working for the community] has mostly been fun. But sometimes it was challenging to try to convince people of a good idea. A few of them have no knowledge of what is implied but they are against it because they think it will affect the way they are living.”

In New Zealand, Dinsdale has gained another perspective on nature preservation. He says, “I am going to be living on Crescent Beach and they have some interesting things going on, for instance the wildlife protection. There is a regional park close by where they restored all the natural wildlife; it is a great place to watch birds. And there is a marine protected area further down the beach. You can walk out on the rocks and watch snapper about a meter long swim under your feet. And the same thing is true for the regional park. The fence across the land base keeps animals out and the native bird population has come back.

Birds like kiwis otherwise have a tough time surviving because they can’t fly. When you eliminate the danger from stray dogs, feral cats and stoats, the bird life can be regenerated.” “[The initiative] comes from the people. They do have government support but most of the work is done by volunteers. I feel right at home there.

Volunteer work is a lot more appreciated there than here in North America. For example, there is a group for the regional park. One Sunday a month, they work in the park and they’re provided lunch and free access to activities in the park.

People thank you for the work you do and the local community is aware of it.”

Dinsdale says, “It’s the effort of the community groups that keeps the community stable and safe.” And Bowen thanks him for doing more than his fair share. A farewell party is planned for Sunday, June 5, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Legion.

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CRC Trust Society dissolves itself MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he Cape Roger Curtis Trust Society has been on the Bowen preservationist landscape since 2002. For eight years the group was a mainstay in the debate about the future of the 631acre Cape Roger Curtis lands on Bowen’s western shore.

But not any more.

When former approving officer Hendrik Slegtenhorst granted a development permit approval to the Cape on Bowen in late 2009, the debate largely passed into Bowen history. Now, the voice leading the movement to leave the land untouched is also gone. In the space of a few seconds at Collins Hall on May 21, the trust society’s members voted to dissolve the organization.

While some people will continue to keep an eye on the ongoing development of the Cape, the trust society has little reason to continue to exist and will now be folded back into the Bowen Island Conservancy, a group that predates the society, with the society’s $7,000 plus in funds to be put into Conservancy coffers.

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the society has been left to monitor work done by the Cape of Bowen to ensure that setbacks and other covenants are being followed and there is as little environmental damage as is possible.

Bill Granger, one of the last to serve on the society’s board, said that the environmental firm that the Cape on Bowen hired, PotingerGaherty, is a reputable firm.

Granger said the main issue is that there was a gap of a few months when no monitoring reports were on the municipal website. The society has questions about that period.

What turned out to be the society’s final annual general meeting Saturday was facilitated by Peter Drake. Drake is the current chair of the Conservancy, of which most members of the now-former trust society are also members.

There were 27 people at the meeting, open to the public. All but a handful were trust society members and many, such as former chair Sue Ellen Fast and activist Marion Moore, who was born on Bowen and has walked Cape Roger Curtis for decades, were part of the group from its very beginnings.

The society was formed before the land was sold to present own-

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Are there any other municipalities within Metro Vancouver where property values are dropping at the same rate as here on Bowen Island?

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The Board of Variance: • Is established pursuant to Bylaw No. 274, 2010 and outlines the authorities, responsibilities and duties of the Board. For a copy of Bylaw No. 274, 2010 please contact Municipal Hall or view the bylaw on our website at www.bimbc.ca/bylaws • Purpose is to review and render decisions for variances, or provide exemptions to relieve hardship, on development applications that have been received by the Municipality where the applicant has elected to have the Board consider that application.

• Consists of 3 persons with all 3 positions needing to be filled.

• Has historically met infrequently on an as needed basis.

• Serves without remuneration, but are paid reasonable and necessary expenses that arise directly out of the performance of duties.

Applicants for the Board are requested to complete the Application to sit on a Municipal Committee available on the municipal website or available at Municipal Hall. The Board’s work involves quasi-judicial processes and, therefore, the Municipality would especially welcome applications from individuals with a background in law, tribunals, and the design professions.

A person who is a member of the Advisory Planning Commission or of the local government (including an officer or employee) is not eligible for appointment to the Board of Variance.

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When the neighbourhood plan, which included public parkland, for Cape Roger Curtis was rejected, the owners reverted to the original plan to divide the property into 59 lots. That means there’s much less public input about the property. grant the development approval.

“It was a real surprise when approval was given and council said they weren’t consulted and then Hendrik left,” Granger said. The final result contained little for the community and Granger calls it a “tragedy, an opportunity lost” and feels the owners were made to offer only “the bare minimum.”

Granger, who has a Master’s in environmental studies and works in that industry, said that for the last year, the trust society has been “puzzling over what to do.” With all of that as a backdrop there was no mistaking the air of disappointment that pervaded Saturday’s meeting, especially given the decision on what to do turned out to be one to dissolve the group.

Many feel all is not Bowen Island Municipality lost. Granger said it’s too early to consider BOWEN ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS what may become of the Cape if a national 2011 Tax Notices were mailed on May 20, 2011 park proceeds. The fedgovernment has and Payment is DUE on or before 4:30 pm, JULY 4, 2011 eral said there is no acquisition money for priA Penalty in the amount of 10% on outstanding current vate lands but Stephen taxes will be applied AFTER July 4, 2011 Foster told the meeting he believes there is still If you have not received your tax notice, please call the Bowen Island a chance for parts of Municipality office at 947-4255 as soon as possible. the Cape to be added to a park, should one Property owners are encouraged to POST DATE become a reality. tax payments to JULY 4, 2011 and MAIL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE Meanwhile the develto ensure that payment is received in the municipal office on or before the due date. opment of the Cape continues.

Payments may also be made through telephone or on-line banking with most Canadian Fast, now the chair Financial Institutions. (HSBC does not accept payments for Bowen Island Municipality) of the Greenways Advisory Committee, POSTMARKS ARE NOT CONSIDERED reflected on the work AS THE DATE OF PAYMENT of those who contributed to the movement.

In the event of a Postal Strike, please pay in person at Bowen Island Municipal Hall or through She “certainly felt some your financial institution. Your account number is the folio number in the top left corner of your nostalgia at Saturday’s tax notice. meeting for all the wonderful people and After hours, please use the mail slot drop off at Municipal Hall - 981 ARTISAN LANE the time and effort they to ensure that your payment is received in the Municipal office put in.” on or before 4:30 PM, JULY 4, 2011 to avoid a 10% penalty.

“Many, many islanders have pitched in IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT over the years in so many ways, from writTHE HOMEOWNER GRANT: ing and singing to organizing and fund If you are eligible for the Homeowner Grant, you are required to apply by filling out the raising,” Fast told the application on the back of the tax notice.

Undercurrent. “Some worked through the The Homeowner Grant application must be returned to the Municipal office either in person, or trust society, and others by mail on or before July 4, 2011. They cannot be processed by your financial institution. got busy and contributed alongside, including Homeowner Grant amounts owing are subject to a 10% penalty if unclaimed by July 4, 2011 various other community groups.

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ers, when there was hope it might be saved for public use.

An attempt was made to get funding to buy the land, or a portion of it, to turn into a park.

The new owners, Don Ho and Edwin Lee, say they spent money and effort on an offer that would have granted 53 per cent of the Cape as a park, as well as a housing community that would enhance Bowen.

But while the trust society website says the society’s goal was to “ensure that as much as possible of the Cape Roger Curtis lands remain in their natural state”, the 600 units the owners proposed in their Neighbourhood Plan – even with seniors and low-income housing – was too much.

“Everyone was hoping that we could work with [the owners] but at the end of the day it turned out that we couldn’t,” Granger told the Undercurrent.

“The density they wanted was just too much for everybody to understand fitting into Bowen Island.”

Although the plan had support in the community, unlike with the current national park initiative, council did not offer to hold a vote on the Neighbourhood Plan. On April 20, 2009, council turned it down. Ho and Lee then did as they said they would by reverting back to the 59 10-acre lot subdivision plan. Slegtenhorst said that once owners met the required conditions, which they did, he had no choice but to

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Parks Canada designed to keep decision making at the local level: CEO MARTHA PERKINS EDITOR

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n the eight years that Alan Latourelle has been the top person at Parks Canada, he’s never made a decision about how any of the national parks are operated.

He’s keenly aware of what’s going on in the parks, and has directly helped negotiate the creation of parks, but he says Parks Canada is like no other federal government agency in making sure that decisions are made at a local level.

“The organization is designed so that the people who are dealing with the area have the decision-making powers,” Parks Canada’s CEO said during a visit to Vancouver to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada’s national park system.

“We truly live daily this distribution of responsibility.”

If you have a hierarchical management system, where the decision-making process is layered, the people who make the decisions are too far removed from the local situations, he says. With Parks Canada, superintendents are given budgets, and have to live within those budgets as they carry out the park’s management plan, but how they do that is decided at the local level. “There’s quite a flat organization.”

The only exception in the decision-making process is the creation of a park. That has to be done with approval at the highest level, right up to the Minister of the Environment.

As part of a park’s creation, the management plan becomes the roadmap that everyone follows. “Once a park is established,” Latourelle says, “the day-by-day is done by the superintendent.”

That’s why, he says, Parks Canada has had its superintendent of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Wayne Bourque, work so closely on the feasibility study about whether Parks Canada would like to establish a national park on Bowen Island - and gauging whether the community would like a park, too.

This is not always how Parks Canada has operated, he says. For instance, “in Jasper we were the manager of the town with little local input pre-1980,” he says. He negotiated the Town of Jasper agreement to bring the community

in to the decision-making process. “We really have this culture of local engagement.... Ninetynine-point-nine per cent of issues are dealt with through community consultation.”

The benefit, he says, is that Parks Canada can learn how to better manage its parks. “We don’t have all the answers and as we engage the community, we improve our decision-making process. We get the best advice from everyone.

It sets Parks Canada apart [from other federal agencies.] The structure and design is so critical.”

This approach means that every national park is different, not just in its landscape. “We’re not trying to bring Banff to Bowen Island.”

Latourelle was responding to questions about many Bowen Islanders’ fears that if control of the island’s Crown lands were given to Parks Canada, they would lose any opportunity to be involved with how those lands are managed and used.

He says the concerns of Bowen Islanders are no different than the concerns of people in other communities where parks have been established.

He worked personally with Nahanni First Nations on the creation of the Nahanni National Park Reserve. “They really see it as a sacred place,” he says, “and they had the same concerns - will we be overrun, will we have a say? A lot of the fundamentals are not different.”

There’s not one national park that hasn’t involved some sort of compromise on all sides, he says. Maybe a group has to give up something, such as hunting and fishing rights. In the Nahanni area there was the potential of developing a mining economy. Did First Nations want to give up that source of revenue? “There are always trade-offs for local communities.”

One thing communities get in return is the protection of those natural environments for all time.

“There are pros and cons and challenges but I’ve not seen a proposition where we can’t work through these issues.”

It’s important, he says, that both Parks Canada and Bowen Islanders are fully aware of all the issues surrounding the potential of creating a national park on Bowen.

“There are real issues that have long-term implications,” he says. “We need to understand what we’re getting into and do the legal work.

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What will bear’s fate be?

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part from the person who posted flyers asking for clemency for the wolf hybrid that was causing such havoc on the island, there seemed to be communal agreement that the wolf hybrid had to be killed. Given that the hybrid had become more wild than domesticated, there seemed to be little faith that it could be livetrapped and rehabilitated as a foster family’s pet.

As much as there is an aversion to hunting on the island, it was widely accepted that there was no other option than to kill it.

The municipality is to be applauded for responding to people’s fears by hiring a licensed trapper to shoot the animal humanely.

The fate of the bear that is roaming the island is still up in the air. And unlike the case with the wolf hybrid, islanders will be able to play a role in whether the bear lives or not.

When another bear arrived on the island last year, people didn’t like its presence but nor did they want it killed by conservation officers.

The bear became quite a menace, killing chick-

ens and coming very close to people’s houses.

Conservation officers didn’t act until the bear lost its aversion to human contact. It was trapped and taken to the Interior, where chances were that it would be killed by other bears that didn’t want to give up territory or hunted by humans.

Can this second bear live in peace on the island? That will largely depend on Islanders. In other rural areas where bears exist, people have learned that you can’t have bird feeders, or leave food for your pets outside. You put your garbage out only when it’s about to be picked up and you don’t leave any empty pizza boxes in your car.

Bears have a keen sense of smell and an even better memory of where food can be found. The trick is to make sure that you do nothing to lead the bear to your backyard. For people with chickens, protection methods are more difficult – and expensive but there are things that people can do if they want a peaceful coexistence with wildlife on the island.

Martha Perkins

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Infrastructure of surplus lands needs to be addressed To the Editor:

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n reference to the article on “Multiple Referenda in the fall” and the editorial “The Infrastructure burden”, both make reference to the sewer collection system. In both, the council notes the needs of the Abbeyfield housing project and Belterra; they are at the end of the proposed collection system and of little significance compared to the real need to connect the municipality’s surplus lands.

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The municipality purchased the lands over five years ago at $2,000,000. In order to sell the surplus lands they purchased, they must first zone it and provide water and sewer. No buyer is going to purchase it with those unknowns and the history of the Bowen Island councils. Council’s lack of action has been delayed so long the property values may now be less thanwhat it was purchased for.

The council must stop wasting most of its time trying to control growth, studying things, the

steep slope bylaw, the environmentally sensitive areas bylaw and the national park vote and concentrate on its core infrastructure responsibilities.

Using Abbeyfield’s and Beltera’s needs are feel-good white washes of the problems.

The municipality as the surplus lands owner is by default the developer and they must get on with the nitty gritty of its infrastructure needs. That is, if they really want to sell or do something with our surplus lands.

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Hindle’s innovative approach a welcome alternative for Bowen Island’s Crown lands To the Editor:

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was glad to see last week’s interview with Lonnie Hindle. He brings to our attention that land can be protected in more ways than one. A national park on Bowen Island might be a popular idea. After all it is easy to picture a national park, just think of Jasper or Banff. Plop, there it is, but is it the best for Bowen? Is it the best for Canada?

Interestingly, the national park idea for Bowen Island is becoming quite reflective of how Canada deals with native rights and title: the native land claims. The separate disconnected discussions of Parks Canada with the Squamish Nation and the Bowen Island community appear to be like a divideand-conquer approach. It is a highly refined art all too often used by the federal government because it works so well. Just look at the establishment of Canada. But is working well the same as right? Of course, it isn’t.

Today, divide and conquer is used as it was then at first contact. Most recently, we can learn of the lessons of the Barriere Lake First Nation in Ontario.

Although this nation is a lot weaker and situated in a remote area, the Squamish Nation has to deal with the same powerful federal government in discussions and negotiations. Time is taken from their work to improve living conditions and provide a future for their band members.

Luckily, with the Squamish Nation embedded in urban areas, the public eye is near and the federal government has to be more careful.

Whether we like it or not, the federal government has a bad track record when it comes to the rights of native peoples; all that enters into the discussion of a national park on Bowen Island. Do we take the approach of the federal government - do we let them handle the affairs or do we make difference?

After all, the Squamish Nation and Bowen Island communities are locals and locals should work together!

I think we have been given a wonderful opportunity, and we have everyone’s attention. We can take this opportunity to show our respect to the Squamish Nation and work on a future that sees tighter bonds with the Squamish: a relationship that would make joint local management of the now crown lands on Bowen Island possible, and provide for innovative land use opportunities and revenue for the island community.

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Quiet Bowenians: Island Canuck fever

This Sunday, May 29 at 4 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel, Lynn Williams will perform as a soloist as well as conduct her two choirs, The Artisan Squires and The Madz. The show is expected to sell out as Williams has not performed multiple pieces as a soloist in her own concert for many years.

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t is May 24 and the Vancouver Canucks are playing San Jose in game five of the semi-finals.

The Canuckleheads are one win away from the Stanley Cup final - okay, they won and are going to the final, we all know that - and I see no reason they shouldn’t make an appearance here in the Slow Lane.

After all, many of us here on Bowen are fans, the evidence on hats and shirts and in Island conversations. In the ferry line-up and on the streets of Snug Cove there are loads of Canuck car flags. Mine fell off when I unrolled the window two years ago up Cates Hill way or I’d have a flag, too.

My own boss, the outstanding Martha P. Perkins, is in fact at the game, along with her husband, the regal Jean-Edouard. They are guests of none other than Cody Hodgson, a real actual Canuck, whose parents are friends from Haliburton, as is P. Mart. Though I try not to be that type of person, envy lives in my heart.

Now even my neighbour Penny Wright, who is active but not given over to sporting activities, roots for those darn Canucks. So does Alison Beale, Duncan the Beale boy’s mom, who is in fact an academic.

I am often encountering those I would not consider sporting fans in Canuck jerseys; heady times for the Island hockey fans.

I just went along to pick up the Boy from soccer. There were adults there waiting for the kids to come off the AT field to play themselves, opting for exercise rather than sitting in front of the TV. Reed Bement was among them; smart lads but, though I often miss even playoff games, not this one.

The youngsters come off the field.

Justin Walker, excellent fellow, not demonstrative on the field but a steady player, great passer, said he’d watch. As did Awesome Dawson Taylor, whose brother Nathan, he of a very high amusement quotient, will also watch. Dallen ‘Dal Dal the Human Pal’ Jennings and brother Cole were gonna watch and while Gregory P. Nicholls-Pennington was

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Raising hypothetical situations does not further understanding of realities To the Editor:

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onnie Hindle and I are old friends and colleagues and, like him, I am both Aboriginal (Anishnaabe) and a former federal public servant. While we see eye to eye on many things, I think there is a valid counterpoint to many of the issues he makes in last week’s letter to the editor and the article written about First Nations issues with respect to the national park.

First of all, I’d like to point out that I’m not offended that our mayor and council did not speak with us non-Squamish First Nations people living on Bowen before everyone else. As Lonnie points out, they are under no legal obligation to do so, and our own Aboriginal rights are not affected by the park proposal given that it is not taking place within our own respective traditional territories. We don’t need to hear about things before other Bowen Islanders do, not even out of courtesy.

I agree with Lonnie that the Squamish Nation needs to be involved and included in the process, and I’m in favour of closer community-to-community relations, driven by us as residents of Bowen. The political and legal consultation process is very formal and very transactional and is not about building relationships between people. Conversely, there is nothing stopping us as citizens from creating stronger relations with the Squamish Nation. I know several SN councillors as well and have brought both language teachers and traditional medicine people here to teach our kids some of the language and a little about the land.

This should continue. Knowing a little of the Squamish culture, language and history immeasurably enriches my own experience of living in this territory.

Second, Lonnie points out that environmental restrictions on “use and trespass” do not apply to First Nations. Within Squamish territory, Aboriginal rights exercised by Squamish citizens would apply in a park. This is not “trespass” but rather constitutionally protected exercise of Aboriginal rights. It is not

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new, it is not surprising, it is not uncommon, and it would not apply to either Lonnie or I, because our equivalent Aboriginal rights are to traditional uses within our own territories.

Aboriginal rights are collectively held, not individual rights. Part of the reason for having pre-implementation consultations with First Nations is to clarify the exercise of these rights within a national park.

Lastly Lonnie is right to point out that Crippen Park as it stands is indeed not really a park at all but is rather private land that is managed as a park. And while it is true that for it to be transferred to federal or provincial Crown land would entail a consultation process that in theory could result in the Squamish Nation declaring an interest in the land, the MVRD is under no obligation to sell the land at any time to the Squamish Nation nor can it be expropriated and converted to an Indian reserve. As private land it can be bought and sold and developed as any other private land can - with no particular special input from Bowen Islanders - which to me is a good reason for protecting it as a proper park. As it stands now, in theory, any developer can buy it and put a ring of three-storey condos around Snug Cove. But it is all speculation at this point, and far from a simple process to execute, and it is unfair to me to paint the Squamish Nation as the only entity that would contemplate such a move should MVRD choose to sell it off.

In Canada, First Nations have constitutionally protected rights. Canada doesn’t always do a good job of honouring these rights, and Canadians sometimes don’t appreciate the complexities of the Aboriginal legal landscape.

But for me, raising hypothetical situations based on mere possibilities does nothing to further an understanding of the historical and contemporary realities of First Nations, nor does it help build good relationships between those of us that have moved here, and the people within whose traditional territory we live.

Chris Corrigan

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planning to, sister Amy said she had better things to do.

The Boy and I missed the opening Alex Burrows goal. Due to his work ethic and positive outlook in the face of hardships, Alex Burrows would make a fine Bowen businessman. Raffi Torres and Kevin Bieksa would be good Islanders; they’re hard working and given to fits of abrasion. Mason Raymond has talent but he goes long stretches where he seems to do not much at all. I must refrain from saying he’d make a good Bowen councillor.

My wife often hides in the kitchen when the going gets tough for the Canucks. She was there as Burrows scored the OT winner against Chicago in game 7 and now tonight she’s there both when the limping Ryan Kesler ties it with 14 seconds left and Bieksa bounces one over the goal line for the winner. She has agreed to stay in there and drink tea during the Stanley Cup finals.

Game over, myself, the Boy and Auntie Judy Bowersox see scenes of celebrating on the streets of Vancouver, Surrey and other areas on TV and feel Bowen must surely be celebrating right along. They try some pots and pans on the street but there’s no reaction from anyone. It’s dark and quiet on Venture Road.

Into the vehicle to hit the main drag. No one there. I see a deer and a cat and lights on at Doc’s.

Seeking to celebrate in a crazy way I return by driving backwards down the main road, slowly mind you, past the General Store, Mik-sa and the Tuscany. Keelan and Judy do some subdued whooping. A few people come out of Doc’s in baseball uniforms but it’s all low-key, even my horn honks quietly.

There are two Bowen personages surrounded by revellers, Martha and Jean-Edouard, and the following day I get a mini-report on the final goal which, naturally, induces envy: “Few people in the crowd realized that a goal was being scored,” Martha wrote. “It just kind of happened. But there was no doubt about the pure elation that followed. It had a force of its own.

We soaked it all in and loved every minute.”

Despite the quiet streets, so, me thinks, did Bowen.

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Lost Worlds at Coastal Patterns Gallery

Delve into Non-Fiction ALISON BATE WRITE ON BOWEN

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n his new exhibition at Coastal Patterns Gallery, Gregg Simpson branches out from the landscape-based works featured in A New Arcadia and Raincoast Visions to explore the psychological landscapes of the mind.

The works in Lost Worlds reference the tradition of abstract surrealism - a movement that became known as Abstract Expressionism during the 1940s in New York. Taking his cue from Roberto Matta, Arshile Gorky and André Masson, artists who Simpson has been published and exhibited with internationally, Simpson

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endeavours to penetrate the ‘inscapes’ that emerge from the realm of the poetic imagination.

Independent curator, Nicole Donnely (Mexico City) describes Simpson’s work: Referencing organic shapes, his (works) expertly utilize the single gesture to represent an entire form, delicately balancing soft effusions of colour against the frenetic energy of the mark. The resulting image possesses a surge of movement that suggests the unearthly, despite the hues which tie it inextricably to the terrestrial. Simpson’s paintings flux between the solid, rooted world and the ethereal.

On display at Coastal Patterns Gallery are small canvases and works on paper that use automatist drawing and sensual colours to define the relationship of primordial forms to the human consciousness.

Simpson completed some of the works in Lost Worlds on a recent trip to France, Spain and Portugal where he re-connected with many of the surrealist artists who make up the contemporary surrealist movement.

Lost Worlds runs from May 25 to June 19.

Coastal Patterns Gallery is located at Artisan Square, Bowen Island, BC. Phone: 778997-9408

trio of talented non-fiction writers is sharing secrets at this year’s Write on Bowen festival from July 8 to 10: Madeline Sonik, Anthony Dalton and Michael Turner.

Sonik is an award-winning writer and writing instructor at the University of Victoria. Her memoir Afflictions & Departures has been praised as “vivid and compelling”.

In an interview about writing nonfiction writing, Sonik noted, “Pretty well everything I write I would say is difficult. In non-fiction, there’s always a struggle to be honest - and by honest, I mean to honour the fact that the way you’ve come to see a particular event isn’t the only truth of that event.” Sonik’s works include a novel, Arms, a collection of short fiction, Drying the Bones, a children’s novel, Belinda and the Dustbunnys, and a poetry collection, Stone Sightings.

At Write on Bowen, Sonik will host Creative Memoir on Saturday, July 9.

Participants will learn the art of writing literary memoir and experiment with writing techniques designed to enhance and enliven autobiographical narrative.

“Writing is my passion. For me, a day without writing is a day lost,” says sailor, intrepid adventurer, and author Anthony Dalton. His two latest books are: Arctic Naturalist and A Long, Dangerous Coastline. Dalton returns to Write on Bowen to host a

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workshop on Research: Get It! Write on Saturday, July 9. His workshop will guide writers through the various steps required to research effectively for non-fiction articles or books as well as fictional tales.

According to Quill & Quire, author Michael Turner has a reputation for using the whole toolbox of literary devices in his novels. In The Pornographer’s Poem he constructed a narrative out of letters, film scripts, diary entries, monologues, and even some occasional passages of straightforward prose.

More recently, he’s written an opera libretto based on a German children’s fable, a screenplay for militant gay filmmaker Bruce LaBruce, and another screenplay in collaboration with B.C. artist Stan Douglas.

Turner is hosting a workshop on Writing Daily on Saturday, July 9.

This session will focus on finding and maintaining writing time, as well as tips and exercises on how to get started. Turner will also join Elee Kraljii Gardiner in facilitating a special “Writing with Dinner” event that evening.

All workshops at Write on Bowen are limited to just 15 people to guarantee an interactive and intimate experience. The best deal for Write on Bowen is the full festival pass. At just $199 before June 1 (and $250 after), the pass provides participants with a packed weekend of writing and networking. To register, go to www.writeonbowen.com.

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Tributes to Graeme Dinsdale

him when he was chair of the Islands Trust. He would be in Victoria all week and come back on Saturday absolutely exhausted. Not everybody agreed with his opinions and his decisions. But he is a decision-maker which is what our local politicians are elected for, to listen and to make decisions. When Graeme came out west, I followed. And when he moved to Bowen Island, I moved here too.

Five steps behind.

Bill Pocklington

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hen I asked Graeme if he was going to run for council when we became a municipality, he said, “if you’re going to pay me a quarter of a million dollars.� When he was chair of the Islands Trust, he was criticized for having the CAO sit beside him - he was always asking the CAO questions quietly.

[Others felt] that staff should sit on one side and if there was a question, it should be addressed for everyone to hear. Now, we’ve have done the same thing in council meetings. The mayor often sits beside the CAO. It seems that this hasn’t compromised the democracy. Another thing that I remember was that when he deliberated, his logic always was a bit obscure. And I learned to be inscrutable like him.

Peter Frinton

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raeme is one of those people who has always given back to the community on so many levels. His involvement in the heritage of Bowen has been very beneficial. It’s people like him who are the treasures, keeping alive the history of the island. We need to remember where we’ve been as a community so that we can make good decisions about where we want to go.

Edye Hanen

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met Graeme in 1971 when we were both teachers in Toronto. By January or February of that year, I got invited to his cottage for the weekend. I didn’t know Graeme very well at that time. On Saturday morning, this guy says, “Let’s go for a walk.� We start off for the walk and crash through thigh-deep snow. And this guy is five steps ahead of me and never stops. And I think, “Who is this jerk?� I’m relatively competitive and I hated having him in front and not being able to catch up. I’ve known him for all

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raeme was very involved in the heritage preservation group. He was instrumental in restoring the orchard cottages. He also had a career as a carpenter. A lot of my bookshelves were built by Graeme, in fact, my best book shelves were built by him. He is a very talented, gregarious man. I also know him as a tenant of one of the People, Susanne Martin photo Plants and Places tour’s houses and he had a key part in greeting visithose years, and if I let him, he is still five steps tors. Graeme and Bill have been a ahead of me. We’ve been through marriages, team and have always helped with deaths, weddings (he was my best man) and the Friends of the Library book sales. births. His nickname is Trevor and I named They’ve set up the big yellow tents my son Trevor. There was this comedian from and taken them down. They moved down under, Fred Dagg, and Graeme had this the boxes in and took the old boxes recording of a hilarious bit of repartee around away. I always knew that we could a guy called Trev. And we started calling one rely on those two. This coming weekanother Trev. I’ve been close enough to him to end will be my last time working with know that he has put thousands and thousands Graeme. of hours into this community. I stayed with Lois Meyers-Carter

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Everyone is welcome.

Tables for vendors are $5; free for kids. Please call Michelle Pentz Glave if you plan to sell at 604-8334638.

BICS students will be offering seedlings, seeds and produce. There’ll be rhubarb, basil, bok choy, spring greens, honey, jam, dahlia tubers, plus a local medicinal herbs table.

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Fern the sheep was a beloved member of the family

Bowen Children’s Centre celebrates 40 years

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SUZAN PHILIPPE SPECIAL TO THE UNDERCURRENT

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n May 12 between 6 and 7 a.m., a feral wolf-dog killed Fern, one of our sheep, and her children. There was Fern and her only daughter Josie (who was four years old) and they each had a black baby lamb. Fern’s little boy was Hermes and Josie’s little guy was Zuess.

I had just brought the flock to their alternate pasture, which was so lush with long green grass blades, plenty of clover and, of course, Fern’s favourite, tender ferns. This pasture had been their home for the past four years for the spring and summer season.

In the past when I dropped off the sheep, Fern and Josie would always run to the fence and mah a good-bye, but not this time they were so happy eating grass.

I said goodbye, sleep nice and I will see you tomorrow.

The previous day was spent clearing brush that could snag wool, mending breaks in the fence and assuring myself the pasture was safe. Don’t worry I kept telling myself, the wolf-dog is on the other side of the island.

He hasn’t killed any sheep, there are just too many deer to fill up on. As with the bear, I thought the wolf dog would be deep in the forest, in higher elevations, not in the backyards of people’s homes in Tunstall Bay. We got Fern in March of 2005 from Hornby Island. My daugh-

Just a few weeks ago at the rec department’s Easter egg hunt, Suzan Philippe delighted children when she brought her sheep for a visit. Here she hugs her beloved Fern. Fern, her daughter Josie, the big brown ewe, Josie’s son Zuess and, missing from photo, Fern’s son Hermes, were all killed by the wolf hybrid. Shelley Shannon photo ter Willow had a handful of tender ferns to give to our wee lamb. Fern is her name, Willow said, as our lamb was munching away. When we got Fern home, we had a lovely barn waiting for her amongst the chickens. Fern was not happy sleeping alone in the barn so we made her a bed on the back deck. When she was still small, she always stayed by my side whilst I did the dishes (yes, in the house) and she never pooped or peed on the floor unless Robert came home early and shooed her out of the house.

Willow and my son Dane would be screaming with laughter as their father would be chasing out the lamb in his suit and briefcase still in hand.

Every night before bed, we would leash up our dog Lola and Fern and go to Bowen Bay beach. Fern didn’t like the ocean much, but loved walking in the sand. One of our funniest stories, and there are many with Fern, is when Fern decided she was going down to the beach on her own to play with the squealing children

Arts Council seeks Student for Summer Position The Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) is seeking a Gallery/ Administrative Assistant for work throughout the summer months.

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in secondary or post-secondary educational programs.

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Please submit your resumé to Jacqueline Massey, Executive Director, BIAC via email: admin@biac.ca, or by mail to: Box 211, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0, no later than Monday, May 30.

she could hear from her barn.

Someone on the beach was very upset that Fern was there and called the bylaw officer. Chris Buchanan, doing his duty, came to the beach, picked up Fern and loaded her in the back of his car.

We were not home by the time the dog shelter closed so Fern had to spend the night. But, I must say Fern never learned her lesson about taking herself to the beach and the neighbours just came to know her by name and would bring her back home.

Thank you to all who took care of Fern and our flock of sheep. Fern loved this community and all of the children. I know Fern will miss Lighting Up the Cove parade, being apart of the live nativity scene, the petting zoo at Bowfest, BICS community school and all her adventures at the school (she does apologize to Ellen MacIntosh for eating the heritage strawberry plants in the school garden), the Easter celebrations with the rec centre and her annual visit to Santa.

She does thank Santa for her bag

Register now for the 4th Annual Write on Bowen Festival, July 8-10, 2011 Space is limited to just 15 spots per workshop. Take advantage of the Early-Bird Registration to reserve your spot. Save over $50 on a Full Festival Pass if you register before 1 June.

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of sweet oats. Fern loved everybody, especially Pat Buchanan who took care of Fern when she was sick and took care of her and her family every year when we went home for Christmas and Joan and Piers at the Snug for all the porridge and vegy’s. I would also like to thank Alastair Westcott, the vet, for taking care of Fern when she had pneumonia as a baby and her bad foot. She really was worth saving; she gave us the most incredible memories.

Fern and her flock will be so missed and our little farm will never be the same. Fern’s one fleece gave us 25 pairs of socks; another year it gave us seat covers and I still have Josie’s beautiful fleece. I would love to find a spinner who could spin her wool so that I may make a sweater for Willow and Dane from it.

Suzan, Robert, Willow and Dane are so grateful for the flowers, the cards, the pictures, the calls, the tears and the stories you have shared, it means a lot to us all and we know Fern and her flock know it also.

an you believe it?

Forty years ago, in Gail Taylor’s basement, Bowen Island Preschool was born out of a need for children to play and learn together. We have grown into multiple programs serving many, many families but our original vision has not changed - children have a thirst for playing and learning and we, at the children’s centre, are dedicated to fulfilling that need. And during all those years, Bowen Island, you have endorsed and supported us.

Now, at 40 years old, we would like you to help us again - help us to celebrate . To all of the families and children who have attended the children’s centre, volunteered, sat on the boards, built the building, and taught the children - it’s time to party!

Join us on June 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. for dancing and dessert.

Come celebrate in our fabulous space at 650 Carter Road with Buff Allen, John Stiver, Tuen Schut, and many other musicians who have been associated with the preschool and the children’s centre over the years.

We are creating a memory book and If you have a memory - be it funny, wonderful, dramatic, or profound - of your time at the preschool, the daycare, or the after school club, we have placed books for you to record it at Cocoa West, the Snug, Artisan Eats, Docs, the library, Phoenix, and the Building Centre or you could email your memory to info@bowenchildrenscentre.ca and we will add it for you.

Thank you, The Board and Staff of Bowen Children’s Centre

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Family’s brush with malaria underscores value of Africa Night KERRI FRANZ SPECIAL TO UNDERCURRENT

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alaria - what do we really know about malaria here in Canada?

We might know the basics - that it’s a parasite passed on via a mosquito bite, that it causes fever and that it can recur throughout ones life time, it occurs mostly in tropical countries. But if we’ve grown up in North America, most of us haven’t had to face the threat of malaria head on.

This is my story about how I discovered more about malaria first hand. My daughters and I went travelling for several months and our first destination was Tanzania, Africa. Before we left, I wanted to learn more details about malaria. I heard of someone from Bowen who had travelled in Tanzania and had caught malaria. She told me that the kind of malaria she caught was not the kind that reoccurs throughout one’s life, but was instead a deadly version that can go to your brain and kill you within hours! A chill went through me as I heard this news. It was certainly not easy news to hear just as I and my children were heading off to one of the countries where this kind of malaria is prevalent.

On the last morning of our stay in Tanzania, after months of being in the country, and just four hours before we were to catch a plane to India, I woke up next to my daughter who was talking incoherently, delirious with fever, and vomiting.

That same chill I had on Bowen ran through me once again!

We were in a big city, just stopping through for our flight. I didn’t know anyone. I gave my daughter some Tylenol, left her with her sister, and rushed out to find a place to get her tested for malaria. I ran around desperately, only to find a few closed clinics; finally, I found one that was open. I went back to get my daughter and brought her to the clinic. No one at the clinic spoke English but we managed. I was frantic to know if this was the

kind of malaria that went to the brain, the most deadly kind.

While we waited for the test results (fortunately it was a simple blood test which provided quick results), I found a pharmacist who spoke English and she was able to tell me what to do if my daughter did have malaria. I knew I had no time to waste.

When I arrived back at the clinic, the results were ready. Yes, Morgan did have malaria, and yes, it was the deadly version! Panic ran through my veins; I knew I had to act fast. I ran back to the pharmacy, opened my bag, pulled out my money and bought the medication.

My ability to quickly get those test results and the medication likely saved my daughter’s life.

You can imagine what a terrifying moment this would be for any parent; however, I was far more fortunate than many parents in Tanzania. Can you imagine how much more terrifying this must be for a parent who does not have money to spend on the medications for their child?

Currently malaria kills up to 2.7 million people a year and most of those deaths occur in children under the age of five. That means one child dies of malaria every 30 seconds. The children of Okasine, Tanzania are threatened by the most deadly strain of malaria Plasmodium falciparum - and I can barely imagine the heartbreak of seeing a beloved child dying of an infection that could have easily been prevented with a simple mosquito net.

That is why the funds we raise for Africa Village Project on Africa Night will be used to buy mosquito nets for the whole village of Okasine, a village no bigger than Bowen. And just as we pull together when a member of our community needs help, I know that we can pull together to help families across continents and offer a simple gift that can, simply, save lives.

You are invited to Africa Night, June 4. Tickets on sale until May 30 at Phoenix.

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Morgan and Rachael Franz made lots of new friends when they were in Tanzania. They were teaching at a school where many students were orphaned and had nowhere to go on weekends. They just hung about at the school so the sisters and their mother Kerri often took them on outings.

My Afternoons With Margueritte screens May 28

AGM ponders film society’s future CORDELL WYNNE BIFS PRESIDENT

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hat a lovely way to spend an evening.

The subject matter in My Afternoons with Marguerite [France, 2010] is complex yet the execution is simple, which is perhaps what makes this film that explores the unlikely friendship between an erudite elderly woman and an unsophisticated man rather special.

Gerard Depardieu’s Germain is a bear of a man with street smarts who has been badly scarred from a lifetime deprived of affection. His tumultuous relationship with his mother (Claire Maurier) is still an issue, whereas to the cultured Margueritte (Gisèle Casadesus), the notion of a child being considered “a mistake” rather an “an object of love” is inconceivable.

The starting point from which Germain and Margueritte connect is that neither has children. Their conversation begins in the park with pigeons scampering after crumbs, and quickly skips topics until they start talking about books.

But while Germain knows nothing about books and words, he is an avid listener, eagerly visualising scenes from books by Albert Camus.

Suddenly the boundaries of his life expand

and there is plenty of colour when we meet Germain’s colleagues and friends at the local café Chez Francine, nonplussed by his sudden increased vocabulary and different reference points.

My Afternoons with Marguerite screens on Saturday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at Collins Hall. The running time is 120 minutes. As always, facilities for the hearing impaired will be available. Bring your own pillow for seating comfort. Doors and concession open at 7 p.m. Ten per cent of all door admissions are donated to the Bowen Island Community Hall and Arts Centre fund.

Preceding the screening will be a landmark annual general meeting of the Bowen Island Film Society. In keeping with our tradition this will be a free screening, though donations are welcome. Due to a set of circumstances which have progressively enlarged, BIFS finds itself in a position of imperilled continuance. Our attendance is slipping and our volunteer labour pool has eroded of late. Therefore this is a meeting vital for members of the society to attend. We will be discussing some proposals for restructuring our operations and mission. Please come and enjoy the usual fine concession offerings and My Afternoons with Margueritte to follow. Free.

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Council endorses liquor licence application SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he Bowen Island Golf Club has started the process of applying for a licence to serve alcohol in its new clubhouse and on the green and has asked the municipality for an endorsement.

The municipality has received 110 letters in support of the application, saying the golf course has become an important social venue. The municipality’s planning bylaws allow local and tourist commercial services in that area.

At Tuesday’s council meeting, Councillor Peter Frinton said, “Although I absolutely support this, I wouldn’t call it ‘needed’ but rather ‘much desired’. And I want to point out that this is a considerable licence. There usually is an array of options. There was nothing in the report about why this particular licence was chosen and what other category of licences were considered.”

The golf club applied for a primary liquor licence for a capacity of 44 people inside and 75 on the patio with hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Spencer Grundy, the club’s operating manager, said, “A food primary licence allows the consumption of alcohol for a restaurant, and a liquor primary allows for alcohol on the property. Under a food primary, we wouldn’t be allowed to have a beverage cart.”

Bruce Russell, the president of the golf club, said that the liquor licensing board recommended that particular licence. He added, “And Bowen Island Properties signed a consent form. They are totally on board for that.”

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Councillor Doug Hooper asked whether there were any concerns from the police department. Planning officer Jasmine Jawanda said, “We sent a notice to the local RCMP detachment and we also notified the bylaw officer. The RCMP did not reply; bylaw said that there were no concerns.”

Another consideration raised by Councillors Hooper and Frinton was the issue of transportation. Russell said, “We have appealed to Peter [King, operator of Bowen Transit] many times over the years as this has been an ongoing concern.”

Grundy elaborated: “We’ve been informed that going to the golf course wouldn’t allow enough time for the bus to do a loop and get back to the ferry. But I think we can ask whether it’s possible to do a loop around the island without the pressure of making the last ferry. We would appreciate your help in that.”

Hooper joked, “As you know, we have tremendous powers over BC Ferries and Translink.” Hooper also wanted to know whether the club had considered the issue of noise. He said, “This licence will allow you to rent out the facility for weddings and such and there is a potential impact.

Most of the seats are outside, there will probably be amplified music or bands.”

Mayor Bob Turner cautioned that a noise bylaw exemption may be required for such events. Grundy replied, “We are aware of that. In the past, we had to go through the RCMP and get an exemption from the noise bylaw. We canvassed the neighbourhood to make sure everyone was aware of it. And the 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours of operation don’t mean that the clubhouse will be open every single

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The construction of the clubhouse is progressing well and the golf club is hoping to be able to serve golfers and guests food and alcoholic drinks soon.

Bruce Russell photo

night until 11.”

Russell added, “I don’t think the clubhouse will be used for outside events as often as this but we also had to consider our tournaments. Largely, the hours of operation of the clubhouse will be dictated by the hours of the golf course. We run on a skinny operating budget and if no one is there, the bar will be closed.”

He added that having a liquor licence will positively affect the club’s bottom line.

“We need every possible trick to make the business succeed.”

Frinton was also concerned that the licence might have an influence on future development. He said, “I am wondering how the clubhouse would affect the future

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village plan that is intended for Seymour Bay.” He also suggested the golf club sign an operating agreement with the municipality similar to those for the Legion and the former CNIB lodge. Jawanda said that this can take the form of a memorandum of understanding.

Councillor Nerys Poole clarified that council merely lends its supports to the application before it goes to the liquor control and licensing branch of the ministry of public safety and solicitor general board.

Council did endorse the application unanimously at the council meeting on May 24 with Councillor Cro Lucas abstaining from the vote.

Consumers have to pay the HST on the end product. But since businesses no longer pay embedded taxes during the manufacturing process, their savings can be passed onto the consumer.

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On the Calendar FRIDAY, MAY 27 • Legion Dinner: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

• Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Family Place, 9476976.

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

Coco Love returns B I M U S I C A S S O C I AT I O N

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DEPARTS SUN-THURS SNUG COVE 11:15PM HORSESHOE BAY 11:30PM

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

• Giant Book Sale: 10 a.m - 4 p.m. at BICS. Fundraiser for Friends of the Library. Prices: 50 cents to $2.

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

• Legion’s 75th anniversary party: 1 - 7 p.m. in the Legion parking lot, bingo, balloons, pig roast, free family event. 8 p.m. to midnight, dance party with Brickhouse Band, tickets at Boss, Phoenix Photo and the Legion.

• Bowen Island Community Museum & Archives: Open Sun. and Mon., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appt. For appt. call 947-9526 or 947-2440.

• Tir-na-nOg Theatre School’s 23rd Annual Festival of Plays: Harvey, 7 p.m. Info: 947-9507 or tirnanog@telus.net. Tickets $8 at Phoenix or at the Theatre School; $10 at the door.

• SKY: 9 a.m. line dancing, 9:45 a.m. exercises, 10:30 a.m. singing and refreshments, 11 a.m. Wendy and Dai Roberts speak about Egypt.

MONDAY, MAY 30

.• 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, 947-9626.

• The Sweet Lowdown: a vibrant trio that has been creating quite a buzz in Victoria’s bustling old-time, bluegrass, and acoustic music scene.

Cates Hill Chapel. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert 7:30. Tickets $10 at the door.

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• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m.

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

• Bridge Club: 7 p.m. at Bowen Court.

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

• Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe. Guests welcome.

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SATURDAY, MAY 28

• Bowen Island Film Society: 7:30 pm. Collins Hall. My Afternoon with Margueritte. French with Engllish subtitles. Free event. AGM follows.

oco Love returns to Bowen Island June 3! With a new baby and a new CD in tow, Coco is trekking across the country. No doubt baby Ellie has inspired much of the new material on ‘Play’ such as Best Part of My Day, When Ellie Smiles, I Thank Her and much more. When Ellie wasn’t singing along, she was busy being the muse and reminding Coco to take lots of breaks for playtime.

Coco is truly one of the most diverse performers I have seen. Moving cheekily from reggae to pop to jazz and then to rap, this girl has no genre boundaries. So don’t ask what kind of music it is. Come and find out. It’s quintessential Coco.

Don’t miss this opportunity to welcome Coco Love to the Cates Chapel stage in this final concert of BIMA’s spring season. Tickets are at Phoenix; $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Showtime 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30.

TUESDAY, MAY 31

• Parent and Tot Drop-In: 9:4511:15 a.m. in BICS gym.

• Bowen Island Library: 3 - 5 p.m. artist reception for new exhibition

by April Bosshard titled Memories, Dreams and Reflections.

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• Tir-na-nOg Theatre School’s 23rd Annual Festival of Plays: Harvey, 7 p.m, Info: 947-9507 or tirnanog@telus.net. Tickets $8 at Phoenix or at the Theatre School; $10 at the door.

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EDUCATION

DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE 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.

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High school diploma/mechanical aptitude required. Hands-on training, on-campus residences. GPRC, Fairview, Alberta, 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview PUT POWER in your career as a Power Engineer! On campus boiler lab. Affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class.

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CLASS 1 OR CLASS 3 DRIVERS WANTED! Are you looking for steady, long-term employment with top compensation and comprehensive benefits? Successful candidates must be motivated, eager to learn, hold valid safety tickets, and complete a clean drug test. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Troyer Ventures is a privately-owned oilfield services company located in North-eastern British Columbia. For more information and to apply, visit our website at www.troyer.ca

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

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

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

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Ministry of Children and Family Development

Social Worker Assistant A crucial support role in social programs delivery—Gibsons

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HELP WANTED

Call today, start tomorrow!

Erica 604-777-2196

BOWEN BUILDING CENTRE Now Hiring- Yard Personnel Fax or email your resume.

947-0166 sales@bbcbowen.ca Drivers License an asset BRABY MOTORS SALMON ARM has two great employment opportunities. Business Manager and Controller. Long term stability with career advancement opportunities.

Work with a dynamic management team with a 46 year established client base. Email resume derrick@brabymotors.com fax 1250-832-4545 or apply in person 1250 TCH. Salmon Arm FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Along with Grade 12, you have completed a two-year diploma/certificate or post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g. child and youth care, sociology, criminology or psychology) with at least two years’ experience working with children and youth in a related field. Above all, you are an excellent communicator accomplished at interviewing and preparing children, youth and families for the court process.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

CRANE OPERATORS

Required immediately for our twenty seven year old well established Lower Mainland Company with a large fleet of cranes and boom trucks. You MUST have a ticket and be experienced with a class 1 driver’s license. We offer a great work environment and the opportunity to succeed.

If you would like to join our team, please e-mail: eamon@megacranes.com or fax: 604-599-5250 No calls please.

ENTERPRISE Steel Fabricators, a quality driven pressure vessel and process skid manufacturer, headquartered in the Okanagan valley, is currently recruiting for the following positions: Journeyman Pressure Vessel and Pipe Welders. Must be competent in using a variety of processes and fillers in Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel. Must have experience in preparation and welding work as instructed or indicated on drawings. Required to have a thorough understanding of and experience with SMAW and GMAW techniques. Experienced Vessel /Pipe Fitters. Must be able to read, follow drawings and complete work accurately. Experience in vessel internals, nozzles and pipe spooling.

Strong industry knowledge of vessel fitting/welding requirements.

Must be organized and possess good communication skills. Minimum 3 years of vessel fitting experience. Successful candidates will be self motivated team players capable of working in a shop environment. Please email your resume to hrgroup@entsf.ca WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment.

Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306634-8389”

PERSONAL SERVICES

$9 - $20 per hr!

Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Training, travel, advancement, & benefits. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+

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

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Amazing Opportunities!

Joining a ministry that’s committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children as well as preserving the family unit, you will provide case management assistance to a team of Social Workers for a variety of day-to-day casework activities.

For more information, including how to apply online by June 1, 2011, please visit:

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ACCOUNTING TRAINEES Needed now! Large & Small firms seeking certified A & P Staff now.

No Experience? Need Training?

Career Training & Job Placement available 1-888-424-9417 OUR company is currently accepting applications for the position of an Administrative Assistant.Send resumes to cpcpt@hotmail.com.

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Diesel Engine Mechanics 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

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A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O M I N I U M MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified.

30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants.

Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/career/ 1800-961-6616.

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.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit.

Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member *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 visit: www.TheAlternative.ca or contact Jerome Lochkrin 778-297-5053 or info@thealternaitve.ca * Historical performance does not guarantee future returns.

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Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca 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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FINANCIAL 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 MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.

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MISC SERVICES

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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 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

RANDALL YIP CA - Accounting, tax, consulting Tel: 604-947-9586 Email: randallyip@shaw.ca

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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

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HELP WANTED

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof.

Painters. Free Est. Written Guar.

Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Did you, or someone you know just have a baby? How about a Birthday or Anniversary? Advertise your special occassions with us bcclassified.com

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FULL TIME

AD Control/ Administrative Sales Support The North Shore Outlook has an immediate opening for a full time Ad Controller/ Marketing Assistant/Office Administration/ Receptionist position.

The position requires a highly organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude and high degree of comfort with Excel, Word, Power Point and changing technology are required for success in this position.

Responsibilities include booking and trafficking ROP advertising and flyer distribution, dummying the newspaper, as well administrative support for display sales representatives. You will be at the centre of the action contributing to a team of dynamic sales, marketing and creative professionals. It is best suited to those who are strongly servicedriven and can contribute with a sales-oriented mindset. The position also includes day-to-day reception and office administration duties Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also the leading commercial printer with 14 printing plants Those interested should submit a resume to: Advertising Manager. North Shore Outlook admanager@northshoreoutlook.com #104-980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4 Deadline for applications is: May 31st 2011

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING “

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

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

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. http://www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

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PAINT SPECIAL

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, 604-832-1053

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TREE SERVICES

*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

Lakeshore living At it’s Best!

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

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OKANAGAN

FURNITURE

Running this ad for 7yrs

(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

REAL ESTATE

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 Avail • 10 year warranty Retail $1,399! Liquidation $560 incls. taxes. Call: 604.807.5864

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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

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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

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.

Attention turns to black bear if the beast was indeed part wolf. Buchanan says knowing the animal’s genetics would not make cross between a wolf and a dog, Buchanan said. any difference now and would just add another “He felt it would either be done quickly or not cost to the municipality’s bill. at all.”

Meanwhile, a black bear is once Buchanan is relieved that the again making the rounds on the hybrid is dead. There have been island. Buchanan has received two many killings of sheep in the past calls about sightings. It’s not yet few days, including at his brother known if the sightings are of the same Pat’s and Peter Frinton’s. As well, Ed bear.

Booiman watched the hybrid maul Last year, Conservation Officers his pet dog to death and many cats removed a male black bear from the and dogs have disappeared or been island after it became habituated to killed in the months since the hybrid humans, and their garbage. It’s not yet was first spotted. As a result, most known if the same thing will happen islanders were in favour of killing the to this other bear. hybrid.

Buchanan asks that people phone Len Gilday took The hybrid even made frontthe bylaw non-emergency number, this photo of page news in the National Post on 604-328-5499, whenever they see the the black bear Wednesday morning. bear so the municipality can have a in his back yard Local vet Alastair Westcott is off record of sightings. on Wednesday the island so the municipality is not Dealing with the bear is the provmorning. going to do blood tests to determine ince’s responsibility.

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AUTO FINANCING

Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

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

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PETS

HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories.

Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1888-611-7660. www.spasuppliesonline.ca

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PETS

Beautiful Golden Retriever Pups-1st shots. Dewormed. Farm Raised.

Avail June 4th. $575: 604-463-9841 BICHON/YORKIE-X 10wks vry cute vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, 1 male 1 fem. $550/ea (Sry) 604-580-2186 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750.

(604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, family raised, cute, adorable, black/tan, dewormed. $600. 778-378-6151.

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

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 150 ($223.50). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

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 PRESA CANARIO pups, $700$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525 Puppies: German Shepherd Cross, shots, dewormed. Free Vet Check. $150/obo. 583-6123/ 604-537-5254 Purebred Westie puppies, $1200 Ready June 6, 1st shots, dewormed. Vet check, 604-316-8691 ROTTI PUPPIES, Male & Female.

All shots and declawed. $500 each.

Ready June 3rd. 604-767-4793 TOY POM 4 mo old, black $850.

Two Med. Poms, 1.5 yrs old $650 obo. All males. 778-839-8007 aft 6 YORKIES - 3 M, 1Teacup, 2.5 lbs, Reg. Micro chipped. Home delivery. $995: 604-563-3769

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

AUCTION company seeks estate, antiques & collectibles. Pick up & storage www.westcoastauctions.ca 604-818-9473

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LOTS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!”. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1800-668-5422.

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

2004 CROSSFIRE new perf. tires, 59K, like new, garage kept. All options. $16,000obo 778-232-3578

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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 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

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TRUCKS & VANS

1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500 obo. Phone (604)463-2507

The Scrapper

2010 SMART CAR - Passion model. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic.

Asking $9500/firm 604-538-4883 OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

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TRUCKS & VANS

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo.

250-307-1215.

2006 NORTHSHORE 30ft Travel trlr dble 36” slide w/rear bunk beds full load $19,900. 604-819-3803

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

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MORTGAGES

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

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

RECREATIONAL

UNCLASSIFIED

2011 BookFest May 28 & 29 BICS Gym

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island.

Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home.

Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub.

Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property.

Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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2005 HONDA Civic, auto, 2dr, No accidents, great cond. 235kms, lady driven. $5995. (778)855-6037

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 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!!

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

All day Sunday, a box of books for $5!

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1979 Cadi Eldo Biarritz, one owenr, collector, continental kit, gar. kept. 204 K. $3,500. 604-535-5777

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AFRICA NIGHT: Sat. June 4 @ BICS - you’re invited!

Fundraiser (adults only) for Africa Village Project. Tix $35 947-0092 for info.

BOOKKEEPER Union Steamship Co Marina looking for part-time computer experienced in-house bookkeeper. Call 947-0703 BOWEN BUILDING CENTRE Now Hiring- Yard Personnel Fax or email your resume.

947-0166 sales@bbcbowen.ca Drivers License an asset

HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION Deli & Food Services Equipment.

Consignment now being accepted.

June 4, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

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MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Choc., white & other colors. Non-shedding. If you need companionship call 604-820-9469

CARS - DOMESTIC

okhomeseller.com Listing # 26628

50% CO-OWNER SOUGHT for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver.

Skippering/training available.

604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

HAVENESE - 2 M, 1F, Reg. Microchipped. All in 1 dog. Perfect pet.

Home delivery. $795: 604-563-3769

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2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, loaded, showroom cond, 47K. $31,000 obo. 604-805-4545

WEBSITE: Get your trees or tree removal done NOW

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$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309 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

Bowen Island Montessori Preschool seeks an energetic & enthusiastic individual to join our preschool teaching team part time the fall of 2011.

Preferably Montessori or ECE certified. Ideal candidate will be dedicated to guiding & caring for young children, to supporting all aspects of childhood development within our learning setting & have an open and flexible attitude.

Must have or obtain emergency first aid and a CRC. Pls. send resume to admin@bowenmontessori.ca

UNCLASSIFIED

BowFEAST Farmers’ Market 1st Sat. each month @BICS undercover area near rec office. Join us Sat. June 4, 9 am to 12 pm.

All island growers welcome! elle.glave@BowenAgAlliance.ca CLEAN SLATE CLEANING SERVICE Weekly, biweekly or monthly,special event and spring cleaning. Dependable personal service with attention to detail. For more information call 604 947-2779 or email cleanslatebowenisland@gmail.com

FOR SALE: 32’ single-wide trailer home. 1992 American Traveler, exc. condition. 8 ft wide with 2 tip-outs to 12” for bedroom & living room. Gas stove & furnace, a/c, full-size fridge, d/w, w/d, built-in vacuum cleaner, shower with small tub.

2 - 100lb propane tanks. Clean, snug & comfortable. Good for temp residence during house constr. Avail. on Bowen $14,000. Alan - 947-9291 GARAGE SALE Sat. May 28 10-3pm 509 Rockmoyne Pl. Household items, tools & jewelry

UNCLASSIFIED OK it’s here: Ruth’s Big Plant Sale

tomorrow Saturday May 28, 10-2 no early birds. Corner of Creek Rd/Lower Oceanview (past the Legion)

SKY AGM Mon. May 30 Bowen Court 11:00 am SUB LET OF MOORAGE USSC Marina 35’ Slip until April 2012 604-830-5679 THE UNION STEAMSHIP Co. Marina will have a fire Extinguisher Inspector onsite June 5th between 10AM to 3PM that can do your yearly inspections, at a cost of $5.00 per extinguisher. The Coastguard Auxiliary will also be doing courtesy safety inspections on boats.

TILER FOR HIRE Chris Joseph 604-312-2676

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

Kindling - $20 a box Call 947-2430

UPCOMING WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE Facilitated by: Conrad Juraschka & Kim Howden June 5, 9am-5pm.

To register: 947-6991 kimberbee@shaw.ca

Lyn Watson (Edwards) 604-765-7983 cell 604-984-9711 office 604-947-9214 home www.lynjwatson.com lyn.watson@shaw.ca

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

GARDEN PLOTS FOR RENT @ the Ruddy Potato Garden! $85 ea (4’x8’). May to October.

Kim Howden 947-6991

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YARD SALE: Sat. May 28 10-2pm 607 Collins Rd. Furniture, toys, clothes & books.

Constr. materials, nail screws, white wood wardrobe, dresser, filing cabinet & some freebies.

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Foundation is giving back steadily LORRAINE ASHDOWN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he Bowen Island Community Foundation has accomplished some grand goals recently. This includes a $5,000 grant to Family Place to allow Family Place and the Youth Centre to share the same space in the Children’s Centre. For children, there will be more space to play and learn. For the staff, there will be more space for programming and teaching.

Since its inception in 2001, the foundation has existed as a non-governmental organization. The foundation received its tax status in December 2002 and since then has been steadily giving back to the community.

At its annual general meeting on May 17, board chair Joyce Ganong spoke about her recent participation in a Community Foundations Conference in Vancouver.

She was accompanied by board member Colleen O’Neil and two young Bowen citizens, Josh Baker and Laura Reid. More than 640 people from across Canada and 24 other countries attended the conference. They were inspired by Governor General David Johnston, a patron of community foundations. Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu urged the audience to embrace the differences humans have and use those differences as a bridge to a more hopeful future. Another well-known figure,

President Bill Clinton, asked the captive audience how they practise philanthropy in order to create positive social change.

Josh Baker and Laura Reid heard many different voices of inspiration and encouragement during the conference. The speakers focused on learning new ways to encourage community vitality by reinforcing young people’s spirit of giving and gaining opportunities for youth leadership development.

“Michael Furdyk was my favourite,” says Laura. Furdyk is an expert in the area of technology and is the co-founder and director of Technology for TakingITGlobal.org, a global online community for youth.

“He gave us a lot of inspiration about communities supporting individuals and groups. It was a once-in-a-life-time experience. I walked out of there feeling very excited.”

The Bowen Island Community

Foundation continues to take new paths in supporting Bowen.

Along with the Family Place, this year the Foundation supported the Memorial Gardens by funding signs indicating the gardens are a precious site, deserving of respect and protection; the creation of the clothes sorting shed for the Children’s Centre; and sponsoring youth in the inspiring Community Foundations Conference.

Through the Maggie Cumming Legacy Fund, the Foundation was able to assist with a scholarship, provide support for Abbeyfield House meals program, and give money to extend the trail program. The Foundation also provided support for The Aaron Sluggett and Danielle Dulong Memorial Scholarship Funds, ensuring they will provide an additional four scholarships. In addition, the Bowen Island Golf Club Junior Scholarship Fund, facilitated by the Foundation, will

Murray Atherton, Joyce Ganong and Bruce Greyell (top left) and Josh Baker, Joyce Ganong and Laura Reid (above) came out to the foundation’s annual general meeting. Lorraine Ashdown photos provide at least one more.

“Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many on Bowen, we received over $36,000 in donations to help build our endowment funds further,” Ganong says.

“We continue to explore ways to encourage everyone on Bowen to consider the Community Foundation as theirs. The words ‘community’ and ‘foundation’ say it

all. In our case, community is the people of Bowen, who are bound by its geographical configuration. Foundation is the structure, or platform that provides strength.

A community foundation supports the people in creating and evolving a strong, caring, community where people are respectful of one another and the environment around us.”

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