Bowen Island Undercurrent, May 31, 2013

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Opposition to docks Delegation and public comments focus on steps to mitigate docks SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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here was standing room only as close to 50 members of the public attended the May 18 council meeting. Six speakers had signed up to offer public comments relating to the Stop the Docks campaign, followed by a delegation that addressed the same subject.

The first speaker was Dennis Vetter who stated that there seems to be a ground swell of support to stop or mitigate the construction of the large docks close to the public beaches at Cape Roger Curtis.

“I don’t think this needs to be a political or divisive issue,” he said. “It is not just a group of disgruntled environmentalists [who are opposed to the docks].”

Vetter added that he has spoken to many islanders and hasn’t encountered a single person who wants the docks to go forward. “Without council support there is a limit to what can be done,” he said. “We want to protect one of the most iconic places on the island. I urge you to choose the rights of many over the privilege of a few and declare public beaches offlimits for docks.”

Richard Weiflespeut said that he learned that the province’s approvals of the docks are subject to proper and best management practices and urged council to explore what that could and should mean.

Chris Oben said that he’s lived on Bowen since 2011 and was drawn to the island because of its community values. “As a small community, we can demonstrate our strengths if we work together,” he said, adding that he would ask council to take action to change the bylaws as well as communicate concerns to the owners. “Let’s leave a positive legacy and not something that is negative and that is going to be an eyesore.”

Michael Cornelisson said he has a different point of view. “While I sympathize with the petitioners, in my opinion, the chicken has flown the coop,” he said, asking councillors why they didn’t take a more timely action to stop the docks. continued, PAGE 2

The search and rescue exercise last weekend was the biggest annual gathering of the RCM-SAR fleet.

Sea Snaps photo

Little margin for error for emergencies on the water SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

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aturday, May 25, saw a number of search and rescue vessels patrol the waters of the Howe Sound. The area was divided into grids and rescue maneuvers were conducted. As this was a training exercise, it was dummies that were pulled from the water, not bodies. Maria Steernberg documented the event as photographer for Sea Snaps and she believes that trained search and rescue teams are of vital importance to local mariners and should be the first to be contacted in case of an emergency.

Steernberg speaks from experience as she has operated Sea Snaps for 30 years. “The members of the coast guard, they truly are our angels,” she said, adding that the first call in a dicey situation should always go to them through the VHG channel 16.

Eight Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) teams from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island participated in several mock scenarios, designed to test emergency response, first aid, seamanship, communications and navigation skills. “The search and rescue exercise last weekend was the biggest annual gathering of the RCM-SAR fleet and the third annual SAR held in the Lower Mainland,”

Steernberg said, adding that police marine units and other public safety agencies were also on site.

“These teams are saving lives on the water, 24/7, 365 days a year. The crews risk their lives to save others and are often the first responders to marine emergencies like vessel collisions, boating emergencies such as fires, sinkings or mechanical problems, missing persons and medical evacuations,” Steernberg said, adding that basic knowledge about what to do first, how to safely tow a boat and pull someone from the water is essential for mariners. continued, PAGE 2

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BOWEN ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS 2013 Tax Notices were mailed on May 27, 2013

and Payment is DUE on or before 4:30 pm, JULY 2, 2013 A Penalty in the amount of 10% on outstanding current taxes will be applied AFTER July 2, 2013 If you have not received your tax notice, please call the Bowen Island Municipality office at 947-4255 as soon as possible.

Property owners are encouraged to POST DATE tax payments to JULY 2, 2013 and MAIL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to ensure that payment is received in the municipal office on or before the due date.

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After hours, please use the mail slot drop off at Municipal Hall - 981 ARTISAN LANE to ensure that your payment is received in the Municipal office on or before 4:30 PM, JULY 2, 2013 to avoid a 10% late payment penalty.

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The Homeowner Grant application must be returned to the Municipal office either in person, or by mail on or before July 2, 2013.

They cannot be processed by your financial institution.

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Coast guard of vital importance for mariners continued, PAGE 1

Steernberg says she was reminded of a recent incident just off the coast of Bowen Island. An emergency call was received at a local marina and, rather than notifying the coast guard, a team of islanders went to help.

“Luckily, there was an experienced mariner within minutes away, who also heard the frantic call,” Steernberg said, adding that there was no happy ending to that story as the boater died at the scene.

“The first thing you do is contact the coast guard before you leave to assist. This is proper marine protocol,” she said. “With 40 years of personal experience on the water, I have witnessed many Pan Pans turn into a May Days, even with qualified and experienced mariners nearby. On the water, there is very little room for error.” Steernberg explained that Pan Pans are calls for rescue when life is not in danger, but May Days involve life-threatening situations.

Steernberg said that she has been at around 20 different May Day sites and witnessed three heart attacks out on the water. She was glad to learn that all search and rescue boats now carry defibrillators on board. RCM-SAR volunteer crews provide roundthe-clock marine search and rescue coverage in more than 40 communities in British Columbia and Steernberg learned that they responded to more than 700 missions in the past year.

Steernberg persuades Mister Bobbie to show up for Steamship Days. Sea Snaps photo One of the highlights of the presentation was Mister Bobbie, the safety boat, and Steernberg took the opportunity to invite him to attend Steamship Days, the festival planned by the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce for July 10 to 14. “Mister Bobbie talks and blinks his eyes,” Steernberg explains, adding that he will be the highlight for the children if his appearance at Steamship Days is confirmed.

Steernberg firmly believes that the coast guard’s services are invaluable and added, “If we don’t support them, there is a chance that we’ll lose them.”

Stop the Dock campaign offers partnership continued, PAGE 1

Cornelissen also drew attention to a petition that the previous council (including Doug Hooper who sat on council last term and is spearheading the Stop the Docks campaign) failed to act upon. “I stood here to present the petition to exclude Crippen Park from the national park,” he said. According to Cornelisson, the Stop the Docks petition contains the names of children, people asking to remain anonymous and “a household cat.”

Bob Turner, who was mayor during the previous council term, said, “The Stop the Docks campaign should be viewed as partnership. It provides you with a better view of community opinion and makes other legal counsel available in an effort to assist council in what clearly is a complicated decision. Secondly, it’s been said around council table that most of the councillors are against the docks. I’d ask you to clearly communicate that view to the owners of the cape and governments.”

Pam Dicer commended council for asking the owners of Cape Roger Curtis to remove trees and hedgerows and said that the scale of the proposed docks goes beyond just upsetting the neighbours, it impacts the people who live on Bowen as well as visitors.

Doug Hooper and Melissa Harrison made up the delegation to council, presenting the Stop the Docks petition. Hooper thanked council for the opportunity to speak and clarified that the campaign is focused on a single goal and makes a single request: to take immediate action to stop the construction of the private docks at Cape Roger Curtis and prevent future docks in that location. He added that the presentation included a demonstration that there is high public support, legal research and action steps.

“The docks impact three public parks at Cape Roger Curtis,” Hooper said, adding that he understands that a “do-not-disturb covenant” is part of the development agreement. “The public parks provide wonderful amenities for islanders, visitors and upland neighbours,” Hooper said. He explained that a petition was placed in

Bowen’s commercial establishments and on a website.

He said that the 1169 individual names include children but that “kitty cat” had been taken off the list. Four per cent of the people who signed have requested anonymity but their names’ authenticity has been validated.

“Collectively, the people are saying, ‘stop the docks.’

Individually, seven per cent have offered additional comments,” Hooper said, adding that all the information is available at www.stopthedocks.ca.

Harrison said that the group has obtained a legal opinion from James Goulden, a partner at the downtown law firm of Bull Houser Tupper LLP, that has been made available to council.

“Mr. Goulden removes all doubt about the municipality’s jurisdiction,” Harrison said. “To be clear, the municipality does have the power and jurisdiction to prohibit and/or regulate the construction of docks within the boundaries of the municipality, which extend 300 metres from the shore. These powers would normally be exercised through the Land Use and building bylaws.

Goulden also points to the policy statements in the OCP as context for land use decisions concerning the protection of the foreshore at the cape.”

Harrison also offered suggestions to take steps to discourage the construction of the docks. “Our first request is that council brings forward a motion to consider a resolution expressing opposition to dock construction at Cape Roger Curtis,” Harrison said. “Our second request is that council amend the Land Use Bylaw to prohibit private moorage facilities at the cape.

We suggest that the zoning might designate this a natural foreshore area, in keeping with the upland ocean fronting lands covenant, consistent with the owners’ statements concerning the preservation of the foreshore, and consistent with the relevant section of the OCP.” Harrison added that the last request was that council, collectively or individually, consider taking the community’s concerns to the owners and persuade them to reconsider their plans to build these docks.

Harrison ended with assuring council that the Stop the Dock campaign seeks to work together with elected officials to come up with a solution.

Coho Bon Voyage scheduled for this Sunday TIM PARDEE B.I. FISh anD WIlDlIFe CluB

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his Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is the Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club’s (BIFWC) annual Coho Bon Voyage. Great grandchildren, grandchildren, children, even par-

ents and grandparents have the chance to release the remaining coho fry into Terminal Creek.

The location is the Terminal Creek Salmon Hatchery in Crippen Regional Park.

This event is a chance to learn about the salmon enhancement work the BIFWC does. Please come out and join the fun. See you on Sunday.

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Getting to school safely SUSANNE MARTIN Editor

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t’s the parents’ prerogative to worry about their kids, especially at a time when they gain more independence. For children with special needs, coping on their own can be even more of a challenge.

For Doug and Karen McGregor, it is their son’s commute to and from school that causes them anguish as he was subjected to bullying.

The McGregors embrace the idea that their 14-yearold son Daniel, who has Down syndrome, takes steps on his own. Daniel is a student at West Vancouver Secondary School (WVSS) and has had the help of a Special Education Assistant (SEA) on the ferry and school bus from Bowen Island to West Vancouver, and back. But recently, the school discontinued the assistance.

“We’ve always been pushing for him to gain more independence,” Karen McGregor said. “We didn’t want him to have an SEA for his entire school life. But this has turned into a dangerous situation.”

Since Daniel had to travel alone, there have been several incidents where he has been targeted by bullies. At one time, his backpack was taken and thrown around – he had trouble getting it back. Another day, he was asked to play hide and seek. It turned out that he was the only one hiding – the others had left. On yet another occasion, he was approached to sit with a group of peers but when he got there, everyone else stood up to go.

“Daniel is very accepting and sociable,” Karen McGregor said. “All he really wants is to fit in. That’s where the problem starts.” She says that Daniel doesn’t know the difference between peers who are genuinely friendly and those who tease him. But he still feels hurt when he realizes that he is being used.

It is especially painful for Karen McGregor to hear about those incidents because it brings back memories of something traumatic that happened to Daniel when he was attending Grade 7 at the Bowen Island Community School (BICS).

There were 10 boys who were directly involved.

They told Daniel to put a hockey stick into his mouth while they filmed him. The video ended up on Facebook.

“It was close to the end of the school year and there was little time to effectively address the issue,” says Karen McGregor, adding that the matter was brought to the attention of the police but no charges were laid. “[At BICS], they talk about restorative justice as a way to deal with a situation like this. But for us, that wasn’t working,” she said, adding that an acquaintance had observed the group going to the police station, laughing and joking along the way. Karen McGregor says she is not aware of any consequences such as being banned from school outings or community service imposed on those involved in the incident.

At first, the school refused to let the McGregors see the video. “They asked us, ‘what do you want to see that for?’” Karen recalls. “Of course, you imagine the worst but we needed to verify what happened.”

She felt that knowing the whole story would be important so she could help Daniel deal with it. After much insistence, she and her husband were able to see the film. “It was shocking. The kids did not sound

Daniel McGregor likes nothing better than to fit in and his mother says that he can’t easily tell the difference between kids who are genuinely friendly and those who tease him. Debra Stringfellow photo childlike, it really was a mob reaction. When Doug and I watched it, we were shocked,” she recalls. Karen McGregor felt that the teachers had a similar reaction.

“I believe that those kids know right from wrong but they seem to think it doesn’t matter,” she said.

Daniel refused to go to school after that but his parents thought that things were looking up when he entered WVSS – until they heard about what happened on the ferry. “None of the recent incidents would have occurred if Daniel would have had someone there to monitor what was going on,” Karen McGregor said. In email communications and meetings with WVSS staff, the McGregors have asked to reconsider the decision to let Daniel travel without supervision. The family knows of other youth with Down syndrome who attended WVSS and had an SEA with them at all times.

“Schools don’t have to ensure the safety of their students getting to and from school - that’s left up to each school district – but it’s highly recommended by the Ministry of Education,” Karen McGregor said. “Daniel needs to gain independence in a safe way, step by step. There was no transition time, it was just discontinued.”

Superintendent of schools for the West Vancouver School District Çhris Kennedy confirmed that he is aware that the McGregors would like to continue full-time supervision during Daniel’s commute. But he says that the SEA was not simply cut. “One of Daniel’s goals was to gain more independence and we built a transition plan that was implemented in the fall,” he said. “It was gradual: the SEA was first reduced to three days, then to two. Then we asked the SEA to shadow Daniel and report back to us.”

The feedback Kennedy received was that Daniel had a good group of friends looking out for him during the ferry ride. In

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response to the incidents mentioned by the McGregors, Kennedy says that the school board takes anything that involves bullying very seriously. “When things are brought to our attention, we investigate them,” he explained. “There were two incidents the family brought forward and we worked to resolve them.”

Kennedy added that some of the students who know Daniel best were included in the discussion. “They don’t think there is ongoing bullying,” he said. “[Daniel] is a very likable kid and lots of students interact with him well. What they reported was that Daniel is well loved and has a group of kids who support him.” Kennedy added that this statement was backed up by the report of the SEA who shadowed Daniel as part of the transition plan.

“There is a shared responsibility around getting students to school but we take it very seriously to ensure that they are safe at school as well as on their way to and from school,” he said, adding that the decision to cut the service was not related to budgetary concerns or policy changes.

The conversation has to focus on inclusion and on treating one another with respect, according to Kennedy, who believes that the story that has come forward paints an inaccurate picture of Bowen Island students. “I take great pride in the kind of kids they are - there are some pretty fine young men and women raised on Bowen Island,” Kennedy said, adding that he hopes the incident sparks a thoughtful community conversation that can help the kids learn good life lessons.

Kennedy also welcomes a discussion about behaviour on the ferry. “We want to make sure everyone is safe and comfortable. And we can look at what role the larger community can play. The conversation needs to centre on how we interact with one another and how we can do that better. We’d be

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happy to help and engage in a dialogue with the students and the ferry personnel,” he said, adding that the school board can play a facilitation role.

This is a conversation the McGregors would welcome as they have had very little feedback, even regarding the incident with the hockey stick. “I have to question the kids’ understanding of what they have done,” Karen McGregor said.”The fact that not one of the 10 boys nor their parents approached us speaks volumes.”

And the parents were aware of the situation – they were notified by the police, Karen McGregor explained. She believes that this lack of accountability only aggravates the situation. “Before coming here, we were in Australia. My daughter was bugging a boy, together with a group of girls. They were chasing him and pinching him. When I heard about it, I was upset. I spoke to my daughter and explained how the boy felt. She called him to apologize,” Karen McGregor said, adding that she would hope that similar discussions would have happened around dinner tables on Bowen Island. But the two parents who later spoke to her only did so at the school’s prompting.

Daniel’s sister has intervened on several occasions after finding her brother in tears, according to Karen McGregor, who says that she knows that there are Bowen students willing to help Daniel. She also mentioned that there were two girls at BICS who stepped up to stop the video. But at the time, some of the boys involved were in Grade 7, some in Grade 6. For the next school year, they will all likely ride the ferry with Daniel and that worries Karen McGregor.

“As much as we want him to be more independent, we know that he was really hurt,” she said. “It’s often said that students are the representatives of their schools. So what does that tell us about our schools?”

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Misunderstanding, misinformation To the editor:

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n their recent ad in the Undercurrent, the owners of Cape Roger Curtis address what they call “unrest that appears to have grown over some misunderstandings and misinformation” about their docks. They reassure us that “the largest float is designed for a 37-foot boat, and the float itself is shorter than the boat... The floats are similar to the sizes typical of the average docks around Bowen Island.” They decline to mention that the little float will be attached to the end of a 295-foot wharf standing over 20 feet high, and a ramp that will be 59 feet long.

Please, take a look for yourself. Watch how a human being shrinks in size compared to the vast scale of the actual dock they are building now: http://stopthedocks.ca/big-dock-video/ The wharf will run all the way to the farthest point where the person is seen standing in this video. There, the 59-foot ramp begins. The first float attached to the end of it may indeed be 32 feet long. And likely it will be towed away for the winter. All that will remain on the untouched shores to show a human trace will be a giant pier, unused for most of the year. Is this what they mean by misunderstanding and misinformation?

John Dowler

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Re: Open letter to mayor and councillors, am informed that, in order to prevent the construction of docks at Cape Roger Curtis, all you had to do was to submit a “reasoned statement of the public interest” to the provincial authorities in charge of dock approval. It would have been very easy to do. To show you how easy, I have produced a draft of what such a statement would have looked like.

DRAFT SUBMISSION BEGINS Dear provincial authorities, We have learned that some of the people who have each spent at least $2 million for waterfront property at Cape Roger Curtis now want to build docks on their shore. This is not in the interest of the Bowen public. Before these properties went on sale, the developers built, at no cost to Bowen residents, a one kilometre trail close to the water that provides the public with a pleasant walk offering some truly fine views of the immediate shore line and of the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. This

trail was expensive to build; further, since it split each of the lots into two pieces, it must have had a significant negative impact on their value.

So, yes, we suppose it might just be argued that the Bowen public is already very fortunate to have this trail. But hey! This is Bowen Island where the public expects more. We know that you will understand that it’s in the public interest not just to have access to the beautiful views provided by the trail; it’s also in the public interest - nay, it’s the Bowen public’s right - to have those views uncluttered by such visual abominations as private docks.

In fact, it would also be nice if the property owners would avoid being seen on the shore whenever the public is present. However, we do realize that you have no control over that.

DRAFT SUBMISSION ENDS So, mayor and councillors, you can see how easy it is to make a compelling case for the rejection of those docks. You can just imagine therefore how sadly surprised I am that you didn’t make it.

Bud Long

Group that wanted park opposes docks Dear editor:

s a former 30-year resident of Bowen Island, I want to comment on the ludicrous behaviour of many islanders. The brouhaha about the docks is only one example of an ongoing campaign of “those who know what’s best” for Bowen. To me, that means throwing as many impediments as possible in the way of legitimate development. I believe that the same group of people wanted to turn Bowen into a national park.

The result? In the last election “the park” went down in flames as did those who supported it. A relatively unknown became mayor and fresh blood replaced councillors who espoused the mantra that no

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growth is the best growth. So the fight goes on. Instead of dealing with issues like the future growth of Bowen - what it should be and where it should go, we get declarations about what and where private docks should go. Those docks abut 10-acre-lots that became the legal fallback of a developer who wanted to dedicate a third of his 600-acre-property as a community park, provide seniors housing, affordable housing and increased density so that much land could be left in a natural state, all balanced by increased numbers of housing units to pay for it. He lost. So instead, we have 10acre-lots sold to millionaires - on land that had been illegally trespassed over in past years by those who oppose the docks.

Bruce Howlett

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Clothing sale a roaring success To the editor:

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t takes a village to raise a child. And it certainly takes that and more to put on a clothing sale.

The Bowen Children’s Centre’s annual clothing sale was a roaring success, from the beautiful sunny day to the hot dogs (thank you, Kevin), fabulous bargains and fun-filled atmosphere of people browsing, trying on and buying in some cases their yearly wardrobes.

Thank you, Bowen, for coming out and supporting your youngest citizens!

To all who helped out: Inga (who added the wonderful hanging baskets), Steve from the Office (for taking our leftovers away), the clean up crew (who continued when I was too tired to go on), Louise at Cates Hill Chapel and Bea Anderson (who still volunteers yearly when her daughter was in preschool 15 years ago) and to Emma, her lovely daughter (who has learned well and become a volunteer herself).

Thank you all.

Ann Silberman and the board of Bowen Children’s Centre

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Unprecedented unity in community Dear editor,

his past Monday, the Stop the Docks delegation presented important information to Bowen council about the private docks on the public waterfront at Cape Roger Curtis.

Firstly, we established that the Bowen public and a few off-islanders strongly endorse council taking action to prevent the construction of the docks.

We formally submitted 1,089 names to council and support has now grown to over 1,200 (and it’s still going).

Secondly, we summarized our expert independent legal advice which confirmed council’s authority to take control of the matter. Lastly, we offered to work with council and the four cape owners (and the province and federal departments) to find a solution that works for all parties.

The good news? Council is actively considering amendments to the Land Use Bylaw concerning private or group moorage facilities for all of Bowen. This is precisely the tool to set clear regulations on private docks on the cape waterfront. Together with our strong

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public concerns, it may be sufficient to convince owners to withdraw plans to proceed with four docks proposed to be erected adjacent to three municipal parks, cutting across the public beaches and coastal trail views at the cape.

Some of the councillors have spoken against private docks at Cape Roger Curtis; we need a majority of councillors to formally establish the will of council and oppose the private docks at the cape – please reach out to your elected officials and encourage them to do this quickly We wish to thank the supporters of the Stop the Docks campaign. We have witnessed unprecedented unity in the Bowen community, incredible gifts of time, effort and skills, and generous financial contributions. If you haven’t yet, please join us – go to www.stopthedocks.ca to learn more, sign the petition, volunteer and donate funds.

Bowen Islanders have shown wonderful passion for our beloved cape.

Let’s keep it in its natural state.

Doug Hooper Stop the Docks Campaign

Jacqueline Bakker was honoured for her service to the Bowen Island Memorial Garden Society and passes the reins to Van Hayden. Submitted photo

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n Thursday, May 23, the Bowen Island Memorial Garden Society held a lunch at the Bowen Island Golf course in honour of Jacqueline Bakker for her service to the society.

Jacqueline was the driving force behind creating the Bowen Island Memorial Garden for Bowen Islanders. She envisioned a peaceful, tranquil place for walking and contemplation.

She negotiated with the GVRD

for the use of the land, set out the initial layout of the paths, designed the arches and the brass plaque system so islanders could all enjoy a place to remember loved ones.

This lovely quiet place near Snug Cove is a small oasis for taking walks, to hear the birds and get a glimpse of the lagoon and ocean while reflecting on life.

Jacqueline’s foresight and generosity in giving over 23 years as chair woman is greatly admired and appreciated; she is truly a

woman who has given back to her community.

She has now handed the reigns over to Van Hayden to continue and improve this lovely natural garden environment.

If you would like more information about the memorial garden, how to purchase a plaque for a loved one, or to contact us to become a member, please see www.bowenislandmemorialgarden.org.

Jacqueline Bell-Irving, B. I. Memorial Garden Society

A number of concerns are not resolved Outside45 students help with chores at Collinsia Farm.

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n a showery spring day, the Grades 6-7 students from BICS Outside45 paid a visit to Collinsia Farm where they met Jean Jamieson and Marion Moore, the owners of the family farm. The sisters shared some stories of what it was like growing up on Bowen Island during their childhood years.

Marion explained that they had many chores that helped their parents around the farm. One of the most memorable was that it was the kid’s job to round up the “free range” cows to be milked. The cows would be in the forest and, when they heard the children coming, they would stand still to silence their bells and tuck themselves under the trees to hide to make it tricky for the children to find them and bring them home!

Jean and Marion also described the old Bowen school; a one room school house with one teacher. They explained that neighbours and visitors used to wander up to the farm to buy fresh produce from their parents.

The Outside45 students learned that the land has been in the Collins family since 1906 and has been producing food for their family and the local islanders for all these years. Today, only a portion of the original land is held by the family and it is very valuable, but the family wishes to keep it a working

heritage farm. One of the ways they are able to do this is to have a ‘Community Supported Agriculture’ (CSA) system, where local families contribute hours of labour in exchange for produce. This is a win-win situation as it provides families with fresh, local healthy food, while creating enough income for the sisters to keep their farm status.

But the students weren’t just there to listen. After meeting Jean and Marion and hearing their stories it was time to get to work. The students tackled an old problem – traditionally, garden workers had to haul all the weeds and waste plants out of the garden to an unkempt pile for composting.

After the plants had turned back to soil, it was carried into the garden compound. The solution? The students took 10 used wooden pallets, a bunch of tools and went to work. Within an hour, they had constructed a 3 bin composting system inside the garden area.

They also had time to plant a full row of potatoes and cleared another bed for future squash plants coming from BICS! Jean and Marion were very pleased with the students’ enthusiasm and hard work.

The Collinsia farm CSA would like to express their appreciation to the students and their teachers, Scott Slater and Sarah Haxby, for their contribution.

Pam Matthews

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write in response to the letter to Bowen residents published by The Cape Ltd in last week’s Undercurrent. I sincerely appreciate The Cape Ltd’s effort to clarify certain issues about the proposed docks at CRC. But I am also troubled because parts of the letter seem to me to be inconsistent and contradictory.

For example, The Cape Ltd suggests that residents should not be concerned about the docks because expert consultants have been retained. I note that the same consultants also advised The Cape Ltd to plant a cedar hedge and erect a fence along the seaview trail (Undercurrent, March 28). And yet, a couple of weeks ago, the municipality ordered The Cape Ltd to remove the hedge and fence because they violate the convenants that were put in place to ensure that the ocean fronting lands are maintained in their natural state. It

seems the expert consultants’ advice is not always correct.

Also, back in 2008, the same consultants produced an environmental inventory that identified the whole of the Cape’s coastline as having “very high” ecosystem value, meaning that it received high scores for coastline class, habitat value, species diversity, and sensitivity to disturbance.

Indeed, for the past few years The Cape Ltd has been marketing the cape as “an impossibly beautiful coastal site”, in a “pristine natural state”, with “fragile beauty” and “untouched shores”.

And yet, in last week’s letter, The Cape Ltd seems to say that the foreshore at the cape is not really special after all and its consultants are now describing it as “similar to many other locations on Bowen Island and surrounding areas.” Now I’m not sure what to believe - is it very special or merely ordinary?

The letter from The Cape Ltd

was also confusing in the way it took issue with the concerns that have been raised about the length of the proposed docks.

The explanation given in the letter doesn’t actually address the length of the docks. It describes the dimensions of the float, and the width of the pier, but says nothing about the length or overall size of the structures, and it says nothing about whether such structures are appropriate at CRC. I also noticed that the letter from The Cape Ltd closes by saying that “we do take your concerns to heart and into serious consideration.”

It seems to me that there are a number of concerns, issues and questions yet to be resolved. I hope The Cape Ltd will make all the relevant documents available and continue the dialogue that it started with Bowen residents in last week’s letter.

James Hickling

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ur family has had the wonderful opportunity of attending a couple of plays in the Festival of

Plays at Tir-na-nOg over the last two weekends.

What a lovely opportunity for an evening of entertainment and so well done by all the children involved.

We look forward to attending another performance or two before the festival ends on June 23.

Vera Keogh

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Watson holds a degree in art as well as art education. She has taught painting workshops and is a full time teacher at the Bowen Island Community School. Well known for a watercolour series that she turned into greeting cards, Watson’s plan for this exhibition was to explore different techniques. “My paintings for this show are a bit of a departure from my regular style. I’ve really enjoyed the flexibility of oil as a medium and have experimented with thick applications in some cases. That’s not something one can do with watercolours,” she said.

Liz Watson, Michael Epp and Angie Bosworth sometimes wield their brushes in a playful manner. Debra Stringellow photo Bosworth moved to Bowen in 1995 and immediately started exhibiting her work at the Plum Tree Gallery in 1996. She first studied art in Toronto. When she moved to Vancouver, she continued taking classes with different watercolour artists. Over the years, she has shared her knowledge and talents by teaching water colour classes as part of the community recreation programming. Bosworth also accepts commissions to paint portraits and homes. “Belonging to the Bowen Island Arts Council and living in a community filled with creative people has inspired me to continue to develop and grow as an artist,” she said.

Epp, a professional architect by trade, has been an active member of the Bowen art scene

for a while. He’s lived on Bowen for 15 years and has participated in many group shows and, in 2005, exhibited with Pat Adams in a show called Insight and Outlook at the Gallery at Artisan Square.

“I paint for enjoyment and to develop my technical skills,” Epp said. “Although I am inspired by the scale of the west coast landscape, I find its colours boring, overall, which is why I usually try to inject some of Cezanne’s colour insights into my work.” To learn more about Epp’s work, visit www.michaelepp.com.

This show is a must-see for art lovers who wish to expand their collections of local talents. The exhibition opens on June 7 and runs until July 7.

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Masterworks Presentations Tuesday, June 11 through Thursday, June 13 Cates Hill Church Chapel Grade 9 students will publicly present their yearlong Masterworks projects, followed by questions from their Committee and from the floor.

Members of the general public are welcome!

Welcome to KINDERGARTEN Bowen Island Community School invites you to its annual Welcome to Kindergarten event on Thursday, June 6, 5:30pm-7:00pm.

Please be sure to register your child for Kindergarten at BICS prior to attending this fun and informative orientation session.

Registration is done online at www.sd45.bc.ca.

All families in attendance will receive resource materials to take home and enjoy over the summer

Tuesday, June 11 10:00-11:00 am Emmett Sparling ~ Between the Lines: A Short Film 11:00-12:00 am Devon Thomson ~ Still Movement Photography 1:00- 2:00 pm Elsa Heath ~ Wilderness Search & Rescue Wednesday, June 12 9:00-10:00 am Nicholas Belluk ~ Raptor Conservation Through Visual Art 10:00- 11:00 am Christina Berti ~ Writing & Publishing a Cookbook 11:00- 12:00 am Bella Perroni ~ Marine Mammal Rescue 1:00- 2:00 pm Kye Jensen ~ The Art of Sailing

Thursday, June 13 10:00- 11:00 am Kate Rowan ~ Refugees of Rwanda 11:00- 12:00 am Phillip Bement ~ Codes & Ciphers

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Bowen Island gymnasts (left to right) Maia Blomberg, Callie Brougham, Ashley Murphy, Briar Blomberg, Eve Sentlinger, Chelsea Hillhouse and Katie Brougham show off their medals and awards.

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he past month has been busy for Bowen gymnasts who were doing double duty preparing for the Zone 5 Championships in North Vancouver and the Western Gymnaestrada event in Nainamo last weekend.

Firstly, congratulations to all gymnasts who competed at the 2013 Zone 5 Championships.

They included Alexandra Forbes, Eliana Yaron, Jasmine Farah, Freja Henrichsen, Jemima Matthews, Carlie Froats,Carmen Shea and Kira Farah, who received the outstanding beam recognition award.

Participants Sadie Wall, Twyla Frid, Ali Catchlove, Megan Wall, Eve Sentlinger, Briar Blomberg and Chelsea Hillhouse achieved high rankings in their respective categories. Katie Brougham was the Zone 5 Champion, coming in first in the all around Level

2 Open, followed by Callie Brougham (second), Maia Blomberg (third) and Ashley Murphy (fourth).

After the Zone 5 Championships, Bowen gymnasts set their sights on groups routines and sent 25 gymnasts to the recent Western Gymnasetrada event in Nanaimo that hosted over 550 gymnasts from Western Canada with the goal of attending the National Gymnaestrada in Calgary next year.

BIGC will be showcasing its Gymnaestrada routines, individual routines and featuring gymnasts of all ages from 18 months to 18 years at the annual year end show on June 22 at the BICS gym from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Bowen Island Gymnastics will also offer gymnastics camps this summer (August 12 to 16 and 19 to 23) for ages four and up. Initial summer registration will take place on June 1 and June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the BICS gym. Please see www.bowenislandgymnastics.com for info.

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time with technology tools, and outdoor play. Our wonderful school facility also includes a large gym and an expansive library within a dynamic learning hub.

The newly elected BAA board - top row from left: Leah May Walker (treasurer), Nancy Leonard, Katherine Sharp, Conrad Juraschka, bottom row: Michelle Pentz (Elle) Glave (president), Pam Matthews (vice-president) and Sarah Haxby. Not pictured is Kim Howden (secretary).

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The extended K Children may begin Kindergarten in September of the calendar year in which they turn five years old resolution (born that inthe2007 existing the year).

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“RESOLVED as a special amended to delete clause Part 4 - #13 in its entirety, “A quorum at any general meeting “Welcome to Kindergarten”—June 12, 2012 at 9-10:30 am shall be 20 members of the Association”, and that the following be adopted as clause We are pleased to invite all children registered for Part 4 - #13 in the Bylaws of the Association: “A quorum at any meeting shall be Kindergarten to attend thisgeneral FREE orientation event!

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The BowFEAST farmers markets continue on the third Saturday of each month through October.

The market is a project of the Bowen Agricultural Alliance Society (BAA), in partnership with the Bowen Island Municipality, BICS and the Bowen Island Community Recreation.

At the market, you’ll find early season produce such as asparagus, greens, kale, herbs, rhubarb and radishes; plus preserves, jam, vinegars and home-

baked goodies. BICS students will be selling their school garden plant seedlings, including tomatoes, and seed packets. Please email me, if you’d like to sell at the market: elle.glave@bowenagalliance.ca. For info, see www.bowenagalliance.ca.

Folks can support the BowFEAST farmers market by purchasing a BAA annual membership, available at the market for $20 per family; $10 per individual and $5 per student.

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Their choices vary widely from a first-hand look at Rwandan youth displaced by war to capturing movement through still photography. The students were then matched with mentors from the community

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From June 11 to 13, interested members of the community are welcome to learn more about what these students have accomplished. Each student will present his or her work and then answer questions from the audience. These presentations are quite engaging as the students have gained a level of skill or expertise after a year of inquiry into their area of study. The rest of the school forms part of the audience and the public is certainly welcome.

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he winners of BInSync’s logo and choreography contests were announced last week by Gail Lotenburg, BInSync’s creative director.

Each winner received a $100 gift certificate from a Bowen Island business of their choice. Michael Gresham is the winner of a $100 gift certificate from the Snug Café, while Miranda Berry took top honours in the choreography contest and a $100 gift certificate from Cloudflower Clayworks. The logo – showing people dancing against the silhouette of Bowen Island -- will be incorporated into BInSync’s branding, while Miranda’s moves will be incorporated into BInSync’s first dance to be performed on Canada Day. “Having my design incorporated into BInSync’s branding is fantastic,” Gresham said. “I’m glad that I could contribute to Bowen in some way.”

Bowen Islanders were invited to submit logo designs for BInSync and 16-counts of dance moves.

“Response to the contests was overwhelming,” said Lotenberg. “We’re really excited by the response we are getting from the community.”

Buzz about BInSync (pronounced “Bee-In-Sync” for B(owen) In Sync(hronized) Motion) continues to grow as Lotenberg and a group of youth mentors start to teach the dance to Bowen Islanders in workshops across the island. Please see www.binsync.net for more.

Created by renowned choreographer, Gail Lotenberg, BInSync is a body of signature dances created by and for Bowen Islanders, offering a new way to come together at public events. The first performance will be part of the 2013 Canada Day festivities in Crippen Park. More than 100 island participants of every age and skill level from rank beginners to seasoned dancers are anticipated to come together to BInSync.

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owen Island Community School (BICS) is holding its annual Welcome to Kindergarten open house on Thursday, June 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m. for families with children registered for Kindergarten at BICS next year. Parents will have an opportunity to visit the classrooms and to meet the teachers.

There will be parent and child station activities that will introduce parents and pre-K children to some of the skills, activities and fun the children will experience in the fall. All families who preregister for the Welcome to Kindergarten event will receive a bag of resources.

We are proud of our primary wing that features skylights, wood milled from local trees, and Cedar Stories artwork created by local artists and primary students. Parents and children will also see the special Kindergarten playground equipment and playarea nestled in the back of the school, the gym, and the library’s newest additions to the book collection, and technology equipment which includes classroom carts of laptops and iPads.

Kindergarten students transition to the Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) at a pace that meets the needs of each child. They are an active, important part of our school and are included in assemblies, school-wide

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Recently principal Jennifer Pardee hosted a “Coffee and Chat” as an opportunity to gather with our Kindergarten families and to gain greater insight into parents’ perspectives regarding the BICS Learning Plan (school goals). One parent volunteered her feedback. “Our child has learning disabilities, not huge, but even so, I was worried how she would manage all day Kindergarten. Working with the teacher, we have ensured that the learning experience has been a positive one. Our Kindergarten teacher has listened and found ways to help. A huge weight has been lifted from our shoulders knowing that this has been a positive first year for our child.”

BICS consistently supports its students in many ways, including cultural enrichment, community connections, the Friday Lunch Program, and the school garden programs. We are currently building an Outdoor Learning Centre which will allow all students to spend time learning in a new classroom without walls.

If you are interested in attending the BICS Welcome to Kindergarten event, please register your child for Kindergarten at www.sd45.bc.ca/bowen. If you are unable to attend but still wish to tour BICS or would like more information, please contact the school to make an appointment: (604) 947-9337.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates!

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QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor in the Cariboo/Valemount Area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Planning and implementation of all aspects of control projects. Expertise to provide training and supervision to employees. Following all Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in the industryas a Certified Arborist and have current safety certifications Please submit resumes including a current driver’s abstract to: hr@isley.ca

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators,Lodging and meals provided.

Drug testing required.

Call (780)723-5051Edson,Alta

CA$H DAILY FOR OUTDOOR WORK! Guys ‘n Gals 16 years & up!

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RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM RJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsperson. Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with competitive wage and benefit package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sports Minded?

Earn up to $800/wk.

CS team has 10 Fulltime openings available now.

Must work well with team.

Competitors welcome!

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required.

Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan.

Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com.

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

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RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Bowen Island and surrounding.

Venipuncture experience req’d.

SALES

PROFESSIONAL SALES CONSULTANTS. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of New & Used vehicles & friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance.

Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@ denhamford.com.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 JOIN OUR TEAM & earn up to $85,000 a year.

Journeyman technician-proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Minimum 4 years experience.

Full benefit package available.

Braby Motors Salmon Arm. Fax resume 1-250-832 4545, email pat@brabymotors.com.

LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

North Rock Management - The Custom Home Builders 604.626.7100

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PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

Truck & Trailer Mechanic

Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fleet shop.

Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits.

Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net

COUNTERTOPS

PARAGON stone ltd. Custom granite/quartz. 15% disc w/ad. Quick turnover. Joe 778-839-5647.

Technician required for Central Interior dealership. Preference to techs with GM experience. Email resume to: t_tugnum@hotmail.com

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

604-475-7077

Bro Marv Plumbing

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

24/7 plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB ACCREDITED

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS call (604)582-1598

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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bromarv.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PRESSURE WASHING

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Eastcan Roofing & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

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Mainland Roofing Ltd.

Cash same day, local office.

Deck Experts Specializing in all Decking, Railings & Outdoor Living GVHBA Member 604.626.7100

NO CREDIT CHECKS

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, 10 weeks old, $700. (604)850-3329

MAREMMA PUPS, working stock guard pups, protectors of livestock, family or property, will guard whatever it bonds to. Being raised with livestock. No Sunday calls. 1 (604)796-8557

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 POMERANIAN - 10 weeks old. 2 black males. 1st shot, vet checked, paper trained. $500 (604)941-2959

SHELTIES: Sable colored. One 7 month old, two 3 month olds. Ready now. Shots/dewormed. 604-826-6311

TOY POODLE PUPS 4 wks old, 2 males; 1 white, 1 blond/white. $700 each. Avail. June 15. 604-8204230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 545

FUEL

FREE FIREWOOD Needs To Be Cut And Split

604-626-7100 548

FURNITURE

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MISC. FOR SALE

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IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957.

Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

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

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German shepherd cross with husky puppy, Female.

2-1/2 mos. $600/obo. (604)463-8924

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS:

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket bcclassified.com and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Call Sarah at 604-777-2195 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers -camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers (Falling) – Includes Vehicle/Accommodations • Grapple Yarder Operator • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • Hand Buckers – dryland sort experience an asset • Log Loader Operator • Grader Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Off highway truck drivers Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits.

Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

25 yrs in roofing industry

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

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Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMP “ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

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removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

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

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT CLEARANCE SALE! 20X22 $4,188. 25X26 $4,799. 30X34 $6,860. 32X44 $8,795. 40X50 $12,760. 47X74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO, Full keyboard, all the bells and whistles. Yamaha Clavinova. $500. Good cond. (604)531-1267

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REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

REVELSTOKE, B.C. - To view information and pictures on our house, please visit our BLOG www.afinehouseforsale.blogspot.ca

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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1-800-961-7022

HOMES WANTED

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Good wages, great team, tasty food The Scrapper

email: info@artisaneats.ca For Rent: 1 bdrm suite Artisan Square. 765 sq. ft. also suitable for studio/office $825/month available immed.

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or no Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

WITNESS Needed: If you witnessed an accident involving a motorcyclist on the Queensborough Bridge on May 9, 2012 could you please call 604-314-7154. Thank you.

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

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We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663 .langleyautoloands.com 1.877.810.8649

RENTALS

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms.

Two 3 phase & single phase power.

1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

845 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Huge Garage (Moving) Sale Tools, Gardening, Kitchen, Camping, Collectibles,Electronics etc.

Sat & Sun June 1 & 2 10am - 2pm 729 Windjammer rd. Bowen Bay Under Cover, Rain or Shine

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Pilates, Carrie Thiel, 9:45 exercises, singing and refreshments, 11 a.m.

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MARY MCDONAGH

JAMES GOLDFARB R.M.T

Dr. Gloria Chao

BODY VITALITY MASSAGE THERAPY

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Diana Romer MEd, RCC COUNSELLING THERAPIST Bowen and West Van offices

BLOOD TESTS, URINE TESTS OR ECGS

604.290.6407

6:45 - 9:00 A.M.

Deromer@shaw.ca www.clearhorizon.ca

‘I may be off my rock!’ sang constable Todd to the delight of fellow cast in The Psammead, the second offering of the Tirna-nOg Theatre School’s 25th annual Festival of Plays. Next up is The Neverending Story on June 1 at 7 p.m. and June 2 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at Phoenix-on-Bowen for $10. For complete scheduling information, see http://www. tirnanogtheatreschool.org. Emily van Lidth de Jeude photo

DEPARTURES Featuring the artwork of Lori Stringer & Jeanette Wrenshall May 10 - June 2

Very large Yard Sale Tons of stuff 855 Petersen rd. (off Taylor) Sat June 1 & Sun June 2 9am-3pm

Dr. Dana Barton

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The Gallery @ Artisan Square Presents

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Includes wireless and hydro. $600/month Call 947-0204 Storefront/Retail/Studio Space available Immediately. Small Office with ocean/mountain view.

Call 604 329 5643

Garage (Moving) Sale Saturday June 1, 10am - 2pm 729 Windjammer rd.

Bowen Bay Under Cover, Rain or Shine Garage Sale Saturday June 1 9:30-2pm 1534 Whitesails Dr.

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LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $25/load.

Kindling $20/box at Building Centre.

CALL 947-2430

FOR RENT: furnished house June 23 - Nov. 20 Great views, 4 min. walk to ferry Miller’s Landing, 3 bdr, $2,000/mo. 947-9221 bpdeggan@yahoo.com

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Island Gal (from Gabriola) Seeks modest cabin, long term.

Stable, mature tenant w. own business, NS & ND ***exc. caretaker of property Please contact Imogen at: twiggem@gmail.com or call: (250) 327-5045

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OKANAGAN FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

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Therapy & Counselling In-home sessions available

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The 26Th annual BC ChilDren’s hOsPiTal’s MiraCle WeekenD

BC Children’s Hospital helps kids get care closer to home BC Children’s Hospital has played a big role in Kaitlyn Morovic’s life. The three-yearold was born with Down syndrome and two holes in her heart, and spent the first six weeks of her life in the hospital. Her mother Heather still raves about the care Kaitlyn receives at Children’s while also celebrating the fact that she now has what she calls her “direct link” to BC Children’s in the form of Richmond-based pediatrician Dr. Erik Swartz.

“Dr. Swartz has expertise in Kaitlyn’s condition and everything that’s secondary to it,” Morovic says. “Although Children’s is just 20 minutes away, it’s great to be able to get an appointment quickly with Dr. Swartz, and he’s just a few minutes from home.”

Swartz works in the General Pediatrics Clinic, which is part of the Child Health Centre at Richmond Hospital. The Child Health Centre was established with $800,000 in support from Child Health BC, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital aimed at ensuring all children in BC have access to a consistent standard of care no matter where in the province they live. The centre is also home to the Early Childhood Mental Health Program and the Noakes Primary Care Maternity Clinic.

“The fact that Kaitlyn is able to receive specialized care so close to home is exactly

what we’re looking for,” says Dr. Maureen O’Donnell, executive director of Child Health BC. Child Health BC’s activities took off after Overwaitea Food Group became the lead benefactor with a pledge of $20 million in support in 2007. TELUS and Scotiabank later made gifts of $5 million and $1 million, respectively. This support had an immediate impact, says O’Donnell.

Pediatric clinics established with Child Health BC’s support in Nanaimo and Prince George have thousands of patient visits annually; additional travelling clinics are staffed by BC Children’s caregivers in communities across the province; and over 1,000 health professionals have participated in Child Health BC’s workshops.

O’Donnell credits Overwaitea Food Group’s donation with Child Health BC’s growing reach across the province, noting that it’s a perfect fit for an organization with a presence in so many BC communities.

Overwaitea Food Group President Darrell Jones agrees.

“We’re committed to the health and wellness of kids and families in BC,” says Jones. “We’ve been proud to support BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades – and with the help of our communities, we’ve contributed millions of dollars toward hospital improvement projects,

advocacy programs and important research initiatives. We’re grateful for the amazing support of our local communities, team members, customers and supplier partners who have all played a key role in making this fundraising success possible.”

Child Health BC is part of a larger transformation in the way BC’s children receive care, says Larry Gold, president of BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The transformation also includes the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

“We want to ensure children have access to a consistent standard of care, whether they live in Smithers, Campbell River or Castlegar; and there will always be children who need care that’s only available in a children’s hospital,” says Gold.

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation has raised close to $170 million, including Overwaitea Food Group’s gift and $25 million from Teck Resources Limited, in its $200-million capital campaign to support construction of the new hospital and Child Health BC. Gold says that the new hospital, which will open in 2018, will be family-friendly, making it easier for families from outside the Lower Mainland to remain with their children.

Beyond the money being raised for the new hospital and Child Health BC, Gold says the hospital also counts on donations of about $14 million a year to support research, equipment purchases and training.

On June 1 and 2 BC Children’s Hospital Foundation will hold its annual Miracle Weekend celebration on Global BC, to raise the millions the hospital needs to cover its urgent annual needs.

“Every year people from across the province make donations in support of the hospital and it makes a huge difference,” says Gold. “Kaitlyn Morovic is proof of that.”

Heather Morovic says she’s grateful for both the care Kaitlyn receives at BC Children’s and the support she gets on a regular basis from Dr. Swartz. “He just gets it,” she says. “And Kaitlyn is doing fantastic. She’s walking and trying hard to talk, and she certainly knows how to pull on the heart strings. With BC Children’s and Dr. Swartz on our side, we couldn’t ask for a better support team.”

BC Children’s Hospital treated over 81,000 children last year.

Approximately 67 per cent of those children came from outside the City of Vancouver.

JUNE 1 & 2, 2013 On June 1 and 2, tune in to Miracle Weekend, broadcast live from BC Children’s Hospital, on Global BC from 7:00pm on Saturday, June 1 until 5:30pm on Sunday, June 2 The 26th annual BC Children’s Hospital’s Miracle Weekend is a two-day celebration that showcases the best of BC Children’s Hospital: patients, their families, caregivers and supporters who come from every corner of BC. BC Children’s Hospital receives over 200,000 visits from patients from across the province every year. Donations help the hospital deliver the best in care every day, and are helping to prepare for the future by supporting the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital and better access to care for children in or close to their home communities.

Please support BC Children’s Hospital.

Donate at GiveSpace.ca or call 1-888-663-3033

At the Overwaitea Food Group, we’re very proud of our longstanding commitment to investing in the health of kids and their families. We’re grateful to everyone who supports us in this effort. Our team members, customers and suppliers have all played a key role in our fundraising success over the years.

We’ve been supporting BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades, and we’ve raised millions of dollars in support of capital improvement projects, important research initiatives and advocacy programs designed to help keep our kids safe by reducing preventable injuries.

In 2007, we made a $20 million pledge to support Child Health BC, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital that helps get kids in BC get the care they need, closer to home. Since then, we’ve raised more than $10.7 million toward our goal, and Child Health BC has been able to put this concept into action in a number of communities throughout BC. We are grateful for the amazing commitment and fund raising efforts driven by OFG team members who encourage the generosity of our customers and suppliers.

Darrell Jones, President OFG