Bowen Island Undercurrent, July 26, 2013

FRIDAY JULY 26, 2013 VOL. 39, NO. 9

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Happy birthday, BIAC!

Arts Council hosts a birthday bash this Saturday at the gallery

WWOOFers’ concert

Quebec singer stops on Bowen for his tour of organic and family farms

Dogs in hot cars?

A reminder why it’s not a good idea to leave your pooch cooped up

Allowed uses at Eddie’s Pit

Funds for Snug Cove Reserve fund set aside for ‘developement and general improvements’

Neighbours support new rezoning application

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ddie Weismiller of J&E Backhoe Ltd. owns a property at 730 Buchanan Road, commonly referred to as Eddie’s Pit. It is the location of a quarry, as well as companies like Bowen Island Sand and Gravel Ltd., J&E Backhoe Ltd., Bowen Biffies and BRS Water Services Ltd. In January of 2012, Weismiller had submitted a rezoning application to the Bowen Island Municipality (BIM) for part of the property to allow for a number of existing and future uses.

In October 2012, staff recommended that he narrow down the uses and resubmit the application, together with a survey and an application to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP).

At the council meeting on July 22, a revised rezoning application by J&E Backhoe was on the table. BIM’s planning consultant Judy McLeod presented a report on the application, stating that the size has been reduced from six acres to one acre and now fits within the industrial designation of the OCP. “The property covers almost 20 acres and has been the site of a sand and gravel operation since 1973. A quarry business operates on a portion of the property under license by the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines. Four companies which the property owner owns or has interest in are located on various portions of the property,” the report says.

The rezoning did not go ahead in the fall 2012 and mayor Jack Adelaar drew attention to the results. “I understand that there used continued, PAGE 3

BICS student sold produce grown at the school’s garden last Saturday. Over 100 people of all ages attended the second of the BowFEAST Farmers Market series at BICS. The next opportunity to stock up on local produce and goodies will be at the August 17 BowFEAST event, from 9 a.m. to noon at BICS! To book a table, contact elleglave@gmail.com. More photos on page 12. Sarah Haxby photo

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nug Cove is the place where most people arrive and depart as they visit Bowen Island. It’s where many businesses are located and where community festivities are held. A new reserve fund for the purpose of funding long-term capital improvements for Snug Cove received council’s final stamp of approval at the July 22 meeting.

The municipality’s manager of finance Kristen Watson presented the bylaw to establish the reserve fund that is earmarked “solely for the purposes of funding development and general improvements to Snug Cove,” according to the bylaw.

Those developments and improvements include “expenditures for or in respect of capital projects, land, machinery or equipment necessary for them, extension or renewal of existing capital works, purchase of capital equipment to maintain municipal property, to protect persons and property, and professional fees associated with the installation of works and services,” all within Snug Cove.

“The reserve fund is part of the 2013 financial plan,” Watson said. “It includes the $50,000 set aside for this year.”

In an earlier presentation, Watson had listed the yearly transfers to the Snug Cove Improvement Reserve as envisioned in the five-year financial plan: $50,000 for 2013, $218,200 for 2014, $219,200 for 2015, $220,200 for 2016 and $221,200 for 2017.

Monies for the reserve funds come from “budgeted contributions from current year revenue or as available from general operating surplus or proceeds of disposition of land or other amounts as determined by council,” Watson said.

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Pruning, trimming, mowing and grading within the municipal right of way Please be advised that the Bowen Island Municipality has begun its annual road right of way pruning, trimming, mowing and grading program. These works will continue through the fall.

It is understood by the Public Works Department that in many cases vegetation has historically been planted inside this boundary. Although our works crews will be careful to minimize the amount of vegetation that will be removed, the Municipality must make safety the first priority.

Thank you Public Works Department

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Water Restrictions For All Municipal Water Systems Summer is here and we are experiencing sharp drops in water supplies. Therefore, effective immediately, the following restrictions apply:

NO LAWN SPRINKLING NO CAR/BOAT WASHING NO DECK/POWER WASHING Here are a few tips and reminders:

• turn the tap off while brushing your teeth or soaping your hands

• use the dishwasher only when it is full

• use laundry machines as sparingly as possible

• embrace the dusty look for your car

• water garden by hand-held hose or containers

• equip hoses with spring-loaded shutoff devices

• collect rainwater for garden use using covered tanks/barrels

• flush only when necessary Please limit your water usage THIS IS A COMMUNITY EFFORT: LET’S MAKE IT WORK! Thank you, Public Works

Ian McLennan, Daphne Shaw’s daughter Susan standing in for Daphne, Mayor Adelaar, John Weston, Sheila McCall, Erwen Smith. Mary Ann Smith photo

Bowen seniors get fit for life MARY ANN SMITH speciAl to the UNdeRcURReNt

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teamship Days offered many delightful surprises, one of which was a visit from John Weston, our Member of Parliament, who honoured four Bowen seniors with a Fit for Life certificate.

To fight the growing obesity rate, which now makes Canada almost tied with the U.S. for second place to Mexico, Weston has started a fitness campaign in Ottawa, which he would like to see extended

to British Columbia.

Sadly, our hospitals and hospice facilities have waiting lists for ill seniors, as many of us have discovered.

A good diet and regular exercise might prolong good health in some cases. The awards, given to four seniors (Ian McLennan, Daphne Shaw, Sheila McCall and Erwen Smith) chosen for their age and participation in sports or fitness programs, were based on life long participation as opposed to world class athletic prowess.

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Expression of Interest External Contractors If you are a local contractor and want to be eligible to work with Bowen Island Municipality’s Public Works Department, you must register as an External Contractor (EC).

Please visit municipal hall or www.bimbc.ca/department_public_works to review the EC Procedures and to obtain an application form.

All applications (including copies of all proofs of insurance) must be submitted to Midge Meeres, Public Works Clerk by 4:00 pm July 29, 2013. Late applications will not be accepted.

If the EC meets the Municipality’s requirements, they will be placed on a pre-qualified list that the Municipality will use as projects become available. The information contained in the application will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions, please contact the Public works Department at 604-947-4255.

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he following business was conducted at the council meetings on Monday, July 22: Public Hearing: A public hearing was held regarding Bylaw No. 339, 2013 (Belterra Text Amendment). The background information and staff reports may be viewed at: https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay. aspx?Id=2191. Council received one verbal and no written submissions at the public hearing.

Regular Council meeting: • Parks & Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 346, 2013: Council gave first three readings to Bylaw No. 346, 2013: https://bowenisland. civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay. aspx?Id=2187. The purpose of this bylaw is to reestablish the Parks and Recreation Commission, on hiatus since the fall of 2007.

• Snug Cove Improvement Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 347, 2013: Council adopted bylaw – https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=1856. The purpose of the bylaw is to establish a fund, to set aside money for future Snug Cove improvements.

• Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 343, 2013 (J&E Backhoe Rezoning): Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 345, 2013 - https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=2066 , the purpose of which is to rezone 0.41 hectares of the property at 730 Buchanan Road from Rural Residential to Industrial Commercial. Council further directed that it be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission, the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Parks, Trails & Greenways Committee for

review and comment.

• Development Variance Permit applications: Council gave notice that they will be considering issuance of the following Development Variance Permit (DVP) applications at the September 9 council meeting, to vary setbacks on the subject properties: o DVP-04-2013 (DK Harris): https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay. aspx?Id=1891; o DVP-03-2013 (Holden): https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=1863; o DVP-02-2013 (Killy): https://bowenisland. civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay. aspx?Id=1876; and o DVP-01-2013 (Hawksley): https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay. aspx?Id=1879.

• Issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP-01-2012 (Sunterra): Council issued DVP-012012 for the variance of the setback to the natural boundary of the sea for a dwelling at 1325 Catalina Road: https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=2268.

• Islands Trust Ecosystem Mapping and Eelgrass Mapping Project: Council received correspondence from the Islands Trust Fund regarding the implementation of a project, commencing in August or early September, that will map the full extent of the eelgrass beds around Bowen Island: https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay. aspx?Id=1907.

• Membership of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC): council extended the current membership of EDAC until December 31.

The next scheduled meeting will be held Tuesday, July 30.

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Follow the example of Bowen’s seniors and get prepared The content includes a first aid kit, waterproof matches, a candle, a windup flashlight with a radio and alarm, a multi-function knife, an emergency rescue blanket, water purification tablets, a whistle, work gloves, a light stick, duct tape, an emergency preparedness guide and more.

Ockeloen feels that this is a good start. “This was a big order. Maybe it will inspire others on Bowen Island to follow suit and get prepared,” she said.

One of the backpacks is on display at the Caring Circle Resource Centre at Village Square.

Ockeloen will have a table at the Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Department’s open house on Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to inspire islanders to plan ahead.

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t is Amanda Ockeloen’s job as the Bowen Island Municipality’s emergency services coordinator to help and encourage islanders to get prepared.

After several presentations to members of Seniors Keeping Young (SKY) and the Bowen Court community, Ockeloen convinced a number of them to form an emergency preparedness sub-committee and to invest in 72-hour Red Cross disaster preparedness kits.

On Wednesday, July 3, the kits, neatly packaged in a red backpack, arrived at Bowen Court.

They contain over 85 essential items that help a family get through the first three days in an emergency situation.

Amanda Ockeloen inspired islanders to acquire 72-hour preparedness kits. Susanne Martin photo

New application consistent with oCP operation in the rezoned area be restricted.” Sorrentino also recommended that the “municipality put in place a way of enforcing the use of the property.”

Another letter was received from David Riddell and Cathy Buchanan, who own a residential lot adjacent to the property. “We had strong reservations with the previous rezoning application,” the letter states. “However, we wish to state that we are now in favour of this new rezoning application with a few exceptions and requirements.”

Riddell and Buchanan support the removal of the stump and bush grinder, the RCMP car impound facility, the scrapping of vehicles and the brokerage and composting facilities from the list of proposed uses and say they “applaud the plan to gather all non-conforming business uses and cluster them within the proposed rezoned area.” Among the list of issues that need to be addressed, they mention screening for sight lines and noise exchange, a buffer zone and set back to Billington Creek and its tributaries, business hours of operations and the speed of trucks on Buchanan Road.

McLeod said that the new application came out of a number of conversations with the landowner and his agent.

“The north west portion of the property will continue to be a quarry and the application relates to a piece of less than one acre in the south east to be rezoned for standard industrial uses,” she said,

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to be 14 people working on the property and now there are only four,” he said.

“So, a decision would be important for the island’s economy.”

Bowen Island resident Stacey Beamer said that he has been to the property many times over the past 15 years. “There have been long-standing uses of that property and the reality is that we have different uses in various pockets on the island. I believe that the uses that are proposed are important for the future of our economy,” Beamer said, adding that Bowen Island’s economical climate often requires cumulative enterprises for a business to be successful. “[J&E is] running a good operation up there and I support the rezoning application as long as environmental, aesthetic and noise concerns are addressed.”

BIM’s Chief Administrative Officer Kathy Lalonde made a note of correspondence items in support of the application.

One of the letters came from Chris Sorrentino, who also lives on Buchanan Road. “I feel the revised size and list fall more suitably within the surrounding neighbourhood,” Sorrentino states, but adds that there still are numerous concerns. He suggests that “measures are taken to ensure that there are no negative impacts on the drinking water located in the nearby surrounding wells and Billington Creek” and that “the hours of

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adding that a survey of the property will be provided prior to the final adoption of the bylaw.

McLeod said that the staff report includes some issues that have come forward. “For instance, the fire chief expressed some concern about the sale of propane [on the property],” McLeod said, adding that she suggests excluding the sale of propane from the suggested uses.

Bill Newport, the agent for the property, spoke about the decision to opt for a reduced number of uses that are consistent with the OCP. “Due to the difficulties of getting a license to do composting, we decided it was too much trouble,” he said, adding that he will work with staff to address additional concerns.

Will Eddie’s Pit be able to go back to its previous number of employees? “Local small businesses often cannot stand alone as money making operations and may need other work to contribute [to the income],” Newport said and Weismiller added that the reduced number of jobs currently available at the site is due to the fact that he doesn’t have the work up there now.

Council acted on McLeod’s recommendation to read the bylaw for the first time and refer it to municipal departments, the Islands Trust, the Advisory Planning Commission, the Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

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hen it comes to health care services, Bowen Island has a lot of similarities to remote and rural communities, yet it is lumped together with West Vancouver, says Colleen O’Neil, coordinator of the Caring Circle. This leads to problems in the delivery of services and O’Neil presented her views to Jordan Sturdy, MLA of West Vancouver – Sea to Sky, at the special council meeting on July 12.

“I’m part of a grassroots organization called the Caring Circle,” she said. “We’ve published a resource guide and operate a website as well as a drop in centre.” O’Neil added that it has become clear that Bowen Island is in a critical situation, especially when it comes to urgent care.

O’Neil believes that two the physicians and the ambulance service are not adequate for serving a community of 3,000.

“We also hear that transportation can be difficult. It’s a long commute to go to the Lion’s Gate Hospital for a post-stroke check up or for whatever is required. Some people are simply no going and they are living at risk on Bowen,” O’Neil said.

“We seem close [to West Vancouver] but not close enough.”

Sturdy said that funding for health care services goes to the various health authorities that allocate the money to different areas. “You need to have an action plan,” he said.

O’Neil said the Caring Circle is looking to build a clinic that has an urgent care facility and one of the first steps is to participate in a public health survey that is designed to help shape future programs and community services.

The survey can be found at www.myhealthmycommunity. org and a team from Vancouver Coastal Health will come to Bowen to assist islanders in filling out.

Help with the survey is available at the Bowen Island Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31.

Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon

Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork Minister of Music: Lynn Williams

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BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITy CHURCH Pastor Clinton Neal 1070 Miller Road 604-947-0384 Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

ST. GERARD’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass: 10:30 a.m. Priest: Father James Comey

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Happy birthday, BIAC!

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t’s rumored that there will be cupcakes, champagne and a world-class DJ. The invitations have gone out and the Gallery at Artisan Square is sure to be tastefully decorated in anticipation of the guests attending BIAC’s silver anniversary bash on Saturday, July 27, starting at 7 p.m.

Looking back at 25 years of supporting arts and culture on Bowen Island is no mean feat.

Bowen Island is a community where many make (or try to make) a living from artistic pursuits. And it is a place with an abundance of creative community-minded people who are willing to volunteer. And with their help, a lot has been achieved. A grand piano was purchased for the community, the Gallery at Artisan Square has been established as a vital hub for Bowen artists and a cultural master plan was developed. Community events included the production of musicals and numerous other festivities. In the field of literary arts, the organization has hosted writers festivals and published two books.

BIAC has also been an active proponent for a community centre and has raised over

$100,000 to establish an endowment fund for its operation. The arts council also runs the visitor information centre and works with the community recreation department to put on many classes and programs.

These are just a few examples but they show that BIAC works well with others.

Maybe that is one of the reasons the arts council has been so successful. Running a non-profit organization for 25 years is quite an achievement.

Most of the funds come from different levels of government as well as private donations but they don’t just show up in a bank account.

In the last nine years, BIAC’s annual budgets have been larger than $150,000, an amount the organization has been able to secure partly due to a core grant of the Bowen Island Municipality (making up around a third of the total amount).

And those funds have been re-invested in the community to ensure that we’ll continue to have a vibrant artistic component. That, in my opinion, is worth a celebration.

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Switching from fantasy pill to reality pill

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Re: A humorous take on CRC cientists have discovered a virulent disease on Bowen Island, a small island in the Howe Sound, close to Vancouver, B.C. This virus is airborn but can also be transmitted in printed material. The experts have named this new virus the Roger Curtislitist Disease (RCD). It affects mostly adults, especially those with an overpowering sense of entitlement. According to a local publication, RCD has spread over 166 per cent of the population, including children, #102–495 Bowen Trunk Road, PO Box 130, Bowen Island BC, V0N 1G0 Phone: 604.947.2442 Fax: 604.947.0148 Deadline for all advertising and editorial: Monday, 4:00p.m. www.bowenislandundercurrent.com

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dogs and cats, some wild life and even people outside the community.

Researchers are working hard to produce an antibody but this new strain is constantly mutating and attacking new subjects.

Doctors are recommending a switch from the ‘fantasy pill’ to a ‘reality pill,’ taken with a dose of gratitude syrup.

They also prescribe some ‘laxative/enema treatments’ to loosen blockages. As preventive measures, avoid all contacts with those infected and try laughter therapy.

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To the Editor,

t is disturbing that some islanders are buying into the current political spin which attempts to imply that the development proposal for Cape Rogers Curtis was turned down in part because the portion of the proposal involving a park was not wanted. The park was never the issue behind the rejection of the CRC proposal. The developers were requested by the previous municipal council to submit a new proposal because the proposed housing density was substantially in excess of what is permitted in our Official Community Plan.

In addition, the public consultation process showed that council’s decision was supported by the majority of islanders.

What the previous council, and the majority of islanders, did not want is a proposed housing density which contravened a central, critical provision of our community plan to the extent that it made it essentially irrelevant.

The former municipal council chose to uphold a traditional position which should be a source of pride for any citizen who truly believes in the vital importance of democracy in a free society. Amazingly, we live in a community which actually believes in enforcing its democratic community plan. We live in a community with a grass-roots Official Community Plan which was created by and for the people of this island and which the great majority of islanders expect to be respectfully upheld. If they truly cherish their island way of life, it is critical that islanders continue to have that expectation from their political representatives - especially at this time. Some council members and their supporters might lament the decision of the former council with regard to CRC and to them I say: “What is the point of having a community plan if we betray its central principles and the extensive, community wide democratic efforts which created it?”

I believe that current council members are stirring up the issue of the CRC park as a missed opportunity to deflect blame for their direct role in the utterly messy dock boondoggle. The real, current issue at Cape Rogers Curtis is the fact that our council did not use available provisions of our community plan which would have been more than sufficient as a best practice basis for advising the province to defer and ultimately stop the dock applications. It is not the first time our council has ignored the community plan, and if islanders are not vigilant, I believe it will not be the last.

Given the extensive impact on Cape Rogers Curtis and the potential degradation of a vital part of Bowen’s natural heritage, the lacklustre response of our current council to the dock applications reflects the extent to which it is essentially oblivious to the most esthetically beautiful and environmentally sensitive aspects of our island.

Over 1,250 people have signed the Stop the Docks petition. I believe that the great majority of them, including myself, do not stand in blanket opposition to development on Bowen Island. I believe we want quality, sustainable and moderate development practices which respect the immeasurable beauty of our island environment within a policy of gradual growth which is commensurate with our island way of life - the vision which is reflected in our OCP. I also believe we want a continuation of the healthy democratic process which gave birth to that community plan. If we want to work together as a community, I believe we need to stand together on those fundamental principles. Let us suspend the political games long enough to join together and prevent these docks from being erected - which is what the great majority of us want. In doing so, I believe it will benefit all of us on Bowen Island, including the CRC developers - as I believe that the erection of these highly controversial breakwaters and docks, and the increasing attention the issue is receiving in the media would ultimately damage the image and reputation of the development company at the Cape.

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Council over-ruled staff recommendation to reject CRC docks Dear editor:

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he Stops the Docks campaign has received BIM documents on July 22 under a Freedom of Information Request.

BIM staff recommended that council pass a resolution “that the province be requested to withhold approval of all private moorage applications at Cape Roger Curtis” pending extensive studies (paid for by applicant) about the impact of dock applications along that coastline. This report was submitted to council on June 25, 2012. Council elected to convene a closed meeting (no members of the public allowed) and, in that meeting, ignored the very clear

recommendations of its planning staff.

The report from staff included the following: “In this case staff are of the view that while the uses are foreseen in the LUB, the cumulative impacts of this development may be in contravention of the zoning and of the OCP. The size and scale of the individual applications, their location immediately adjacent to the points for public access to the sea, their cumulative environmental and aesthetic effect if extended along the coastline, the precedent that their approval would set and the potential for significant impact to the CRC coastline are of significant concern. The incremental approval of applications

in the absence of a vision for the future of the coastline is not a preferred solution.”

A full copy of the staff report will be placed on the stopthedocks website.

Through a copy of this letter, we are asking BIM council to explain: 1. Why did council reject staff ’s recommendation to not approve the Cape Roger Curtis private docks?

2. Why were council’s meetings on the Cape Roger Curtis private docks held in secret sessions closed to the public?

Nerys Poole (on behalf of the Stop the Docks campaign)

Bowen Island Improvement Association hijacked in the 1980s Dear editor:

n response to Rosemary Knight’s recent letter to the Undercurrent regarding misinformation. First, it would be good if Rosemary would inform everyone that she is the wife of our former mayor, Bob Turner.

Turner and his council supporters were opposed to the Cape Roger Curtis Neighbourhood Plan proposal that, had it been approved, entailed giving about a third of Cape Roger Curtis as a park, plus potential seniors’ housing, compact development and generous donations that could have been used for a new municipal hall.

I believe that because Turner and the previous council turned down the proposal, we are left with a development consisting of 10-acre lots, the fall back position open to the land owner.

As readers may recall, Turner did not run again in the last election and his council supporters did not gain seats on council. The proposal to create a national park on Bowen was also

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turned down. In my opinion, this is not misinformation.

As to the Bowen Island Improvement Association, I was, over the years, the secretary, vice president and president of the association.

In the 1980s, at a low key annual general meeting, a large group of people who had no prior connection with the association filed in, signed up at the door, paid their dues and subsequently joined the meeting.

When the time came for the election of board members, a group of nominations from the floor resulted in the creation of a new board, made up entirely of the newcomers - those who had just signed in. In my view, the association had been hijacked.

I believe that what Rosemary states is misinformation - she says that “in the 1980s, the original BIIA unintentionally let the name lapse by not fulfilling a requirement of the Societies Act”. Not true. In prior years, the BIIA had always complied with that requirement. It was the hijackers

who failed to do so.

In fact, two years later, because the hijacker’s association had not reported annually to Victoria as required by law, I received a letter from the provincial authorities (being the only person they had on their records) asking if the association was still alive (many organizations fail to report or go out of business and the government likes to keep its records straight).

It appeared therefore that the “new” association had failed to report annually as required. Thus the association was no longer a legal entity.

That being the case, I and some prior, original board members applied for, and regained the association. The hijackers, in turn, created a new organization.

I tend to have an issue with people who resort to taking over legitimate organizations for their own interests.

And I do like the facts to be correct.

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Re: Summers on Bowen Island y mother has been coming to Bowen Island for the summer ever since she was little. Naturally, she fell in love with the island and has been bringing my family here every summer since we can remember.

Spending our summers on the coast here has been exceptional. We have made many life-long friends and memories. Bowen Island summers are definitely one of the significant parts of my life.

One of my most vivid memories is when I was in a sailing camp at Tunstall Bay. For the three years I took sailing, it was the highlight of my summers. I learned so much about sailing but also had lots of fun. Near the end of the week, we would sail to a destination picnic and spend the afternoon there. This was definitely a highlight of the week.

The staff were always positive and encouraging. It was because of them that I was always excited to go to camp.

A drawback to living in my home in Alberta is that I never get to swim in the ocean. One of the most exciting moments of the summer is the first plunge into the water.

Through the long, tiring 12-hour car ride, our excitement builds as we draw nearer to our destination on the ocean. The first thing we do after pulling into our driveway is to throw our bathing suits on, rush down to the dock and jump in. This has been my family’s tradition for many years.

We all love swimming and we wait all year in anticipation for that first plunge.

Bowen Island is a very special place. It is a place where I’ve learned and grown, as well as a place where I’ve spent carefree summers with family and friends.

I hope that even now, while I am growing up, the island will stay the same.

We want Bowen to remain unchanged so others can experience and enjoy this magical place. Bowen Island will always have a special place in my heart.

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or two years in a row, JWT Architecture and Planning has been shortlisted for an unprecedented number of Western Living Design of the Year categories.

Western Living’s annual Designers of the Year competition celebrates the best new designs in Western Canada, as judged by Canada’s foremost designers and architects.

This year, Bowen Island architect and landscape architect James Tuer is short-listed for the Designer of the Year completion for a number of categories including landscape design,

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In 2013, Tuer was named as the “one to watch” Designer of the Year in the eco-design category, acknowledging him as one of Western Canada’s foremost leaders in green residential design.

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ould you put your dog in the oven? No, of course not. But on a warm day, even if it’s overcast, your car can become an oven in as little as 10 minutes, even in the shade. Yes, 10 minutes. Even though we are lucky enough to almost never stand in line in our stores on Bowen, you have to admit that it takes more than 10 minutes to do your errands in the cove.

I cannot find statistics for dogs dying in hot cars, but the statistics for children left in hot cars in Canada this year are already bad. So far, there have been at least seven cases. In one week in early July, two Canadian toddlers, one in Alberta, one in Ontario, died in cars from heatstroke (hyperthermia). Dogs dying in hot cars do not make the same headlines, but if toddlers are dying, we can assume that dogs are also at risk. A couple of weeks ago, professor Dana Lee of Ryerson University decided to put himself through the experience of the car-oven. On a bright day when the outside temperature in Toronto was 29 degrees Celsius, he recorded a temperature inside his car of 60 degrees Celsius after just eight

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Being human, at least the professor was able to sweat. This is the body’s natural response to being overheated. But dogs cannot sweat. Their main way of cooling down is to pant, but in a hot, stuffy space, the canine system cannot match the increasing temperatures. What happens then is gruesome: the dog’s enzyme systems shut down rapidly and he or she boils to death.

People often think that leaving windows open, covering the windows or parking in the shade help control the temperature. This is not always the case.

The solution is really simple: just leave your dog at home when the temperature rises.

Bowen Veterinary Services reports that over the years, they have experienced far too many of these tragic events – tragic, because they are totally avoidable. Just last week, for example, someone left a dog in a closed car at the marina for 50 minutes. Luckily, someone raised the alarm in time for this dog. Other dogs have not been so fortunate.

Here are some of the signs of heat stroke: the dog is distressed, restless, panting excessively or drooling excessively. Its pulse is rapid, it may have a staring expression and be uncoordinated and unsteady on its feet. Its tongue, lips and gums may turn bright red and, later, blue. It may experience convulsions or vomiting. The final stages before death are collapse and coma.

If any of these signs are obvious, this is certainly a medical emergency. You will want to get the dog to the vet immediately. Meanwhile, the following measures can help: move the animal to a cool, shady place; wet the dog with cool (not cold) water; fan the dog vigorously to promote evaporation and thus cool the blood and reduce the dog’s core temperature; allow the dog to drink some cool (not iced) water. It is very important not to apply ice, because that will constrict blood flow and inhibit cooling, or to wrap the dog in moist towels, which creates a sauna effect.

If you see a dog in a car on a warm or humid day that you believe may be in trouble, the BC SPCA advises you to try to locate the dog’s person as quickly as possible; get the car license number and ask nearby stores to page customers. The BC SPCA has an Animal Cruelty Hotline (1-855-6BC-SPCA = 1-855-622-7722) which operates seven days per week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. But on Bowen Island, since time is of the essence, you might prefer to contact the local RCMP or someone who might be able to open the vehicle, such as our wonderful tow truck guy Bill Pocklington.

Personally, I would not feel inhibited about breaking a car window to release a child or dog in distress.

Anything to save the creature from such awful suffering. And spread the word. People are simply unaware of how quickly cars become ovens and of how heat and humidity can quickly overwhelm dogs.

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unning a farm is hard work and having a few pairs of helping hands can make all the difference, especially in the growing season. Over the years, Jane Ferguson of Ferguson Farm has found plenty of help from international students who signed up to be WWOOFers. On Thursday, August 1, Ferguson will be visited by a WWOOFer whose talents stretch beyond farming into the field of music. Quebec singersongwriter, Matthew McCullly will stop at the Ferguson Farm at 985 Grafton Road for a performance at 7 p.m. and islanders are welcome to attend.

WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms and the organization provides volunteers with first-hand experience in organic and ecologically sound production methods in exchange of work for food and accommodation. Ferguson says she has hosted about 20 students. “All of them are lovely young men and women who were here to learn about farming in Canada,” she said, adding that it was this experience that inspired her to travel to Adelaide, Australia, to learn about permaculture and sustainability.

“They taught me it’s never too late to do our part, however small, to reduce our carbon footprint, one farm at a time,” Ferguson said. “As a WWOOF Canada host, I feel fortunate to know these wonderful young men and women.

Often, I end up learning from them.”

Ferguson has owned her 27-acre property for 37 years and has lived there full-time for 10 years. Most of her herbs

and vegetables are grown from seeds.

Currently helping her on the farm are Kaho, a WWOOFer from Kyoto, and Robbie Sevoie. Patrick Colvin has also been a WWOOFer at the Ferguson Farm and is still coming to visit on the weekends. “I stayed there from January to May,” Colvin said, adding that he has been living on many Canadian farms and is interested in organic food production. “WWOOF provides great opportunities to meet interesting people who are looking for an alternative life style” he said. “Many of the farmers are looking to get away from mass-produced things and do something they enjoy.”

Working on an organic farm also meant that Colvin was able to travel without having to spend a lot of money. “[Staying on] Bowen was a unique experience for me,” he said. “I wanted to find a place where I could put in a good amount of hard work and still have enough time to look for a job. Living with Jane was wonderful and the place represents a lot to me.” Colvin adds that he is now working in Vancouver but still visits the farm to help out.

Colvin will be there on Wednesday night for McCully’s concert, along with Ferguson, Kaho and Sevoie.

The Ferguson Farm is one of McCully’s stops along a 11,000 kilometre music tour from his home in Sherbrooke, Quebec, to British Columbia for a performance at the Edge of the World Music Festival on Haida Gwaii on August 9. Along the way, he has been invited to perform at around 20 family and organic farms. The concert at the Ferguson Farm will be recorded for a documentary video.

Jane Ferguson, Kaho and Robbie Sevoie (and Freddie, the dog,) have been busy to get the farm ready to host a concert by Matthew McCully on August 1. Susanne Martin photos

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Success for Bowen baseball players

Fraser Durrant, Douglas Durrant, Jack DeSante, Alex LipseyOuimet, Jesse Durrant, Kim DeSante and Malcolm McEachern had fun playing (or coaching) baseball.

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or Bowen Island youth, playing baseball means commuting to Vancouver for games as well as practices. The schedule can be demanding but Fraser Durrant says that the season has been a lot of fun for the players as well as the coaches.

Durrant started coaching baseball on the North Shore 13 years ago, at the time his sons started playing the game. And he plans to continue until his younger son is finished in two years.

“I’ve sometimes been head coach and sometimes assistant coach,” he said. “It’s been a great way to spend time with my kids and their friends.”

This year, the Bowen portion of the team was made up of Douglas and Jesse Durrant, Jack DeSante, Alex Lipsey-Ouimet, Malcolm McEachern and Will Evans, with Kim DeSante coaching.

“They’ve all played together on the same team with Cypress Park Little League since they started T-Ball at age six,” Durrant says.

Cypress Park Little league (CPLL) covers the western portion of West Vancouver, plus Bowen Island and Lions Bay. The league is open to boys and girls aged five to 18.

Teams are usually formed after spring break and the season ends by Father’s Day. The league is able to keep its fees reasonable by relying on volunteers to fulfill roles such as coaching and managing and Bowen Island is looking back on a long and successful history with Cypress Park Little League.

This year, the team did well, Durrant says, adding that the CPLL Bigs Division won the District 5 North Shore Tournament and made it to the finals at the provincials.

Most of the Bowen players will return to the team next year. Countless local kids have played for CPLL, often for five years or more and Durrant says that a few have joined the Bowen Island men’s teams after that.

“These kids are seriously good at baseball and some of them move on to play in competitive leagues,” Durrant adds.

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Third annual J&E Backhoe ProAm

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he weather was fantastic and the course was in pristine condition for the third annual J&E Backhoe ProAm at the Bowen Island Golf Club on Monday, July 15. This annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Bowen Island Golf Club Junior Development Program and helps fund junior golf on Bowen Island.

The event featured 15 PGA of BC Golf Professionals making the trip to Bowen Island to compete for a share in the $5,800 in professional prize money purse along with 45 amateur golfers competing for over $4,000 in prizes furnished by Cleveland/Srixon Golf.

Under windy and difficult conditions, the day’s low round of 71 was carded by Greg Pool of Marine Drive Golf Club taking home a $1,000 first place cheque and picking up the first professional victory of his career. Not far behind were Jeff Lindemulder

of Morgan Creek Golf Club and Norm Jarvis of Eaglequest at Coyote Creek each with rounds of 73 and each taking home $700.

On the amateur side of the event, the low team score of 125 (14 under par) for the day was posted by the team of Dave Ashworth, Matt Sutherland, and BJ Affleck from Big Sky Golf & CC playing alongside Cory Butler. One stroke back at 126 and in second place was the team of Mark Groen, Kim Nattress, and Tom Roocroft playing alongside Mike Haraguchi (Capilano G&CC).

This annual event is a favourite of many local professionals who seize any opportunity to travel to Bowen Island and play our “hidden gem” of a golf course.

They truly enjoy the community feel of this event that is possible due to the generous support of the title sponsor J&E Backhoe and a number of hole sponsors. Without their contributions we would not be able to put on that truly first class event.

See you soon at the Bowen Island Golf Club.

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iana Leafe Christian, one of North America’s foremost experts on communication and group dynamics, will be visiting Bowen Island on Friday, August 9. The international author and workshop presenter was invited by the Belterra cohousing project to share her humour and wisdom on the topic: Sustainable communities: what works, what doesn’t.

A resident of the Earthaven Ecovillage in North Carolina, Diana is the author of several books, including Creating a Life Together, a guide to communication for groups, that has been translated into French, Italian, Spanish and Russian. The editor of Communities magazine for 14 years, Diana currently publishes Ecovillages, an online newsletter focused on living in sustainable communities.

Belterra cohousing members have been learning about the benefits and challenges of group decisionmaking, since they have designed and are financing their cohousing development as a group. Now, as the project’s October construction start approaches, members are preparing for the next phase: living together in a cohousing community.

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“Living in a sustainable community doesn’t just mean Belterra,” says long time Bowen Island resident Roger McGillivray. “The Belterra project is part of the Bowen Island community and the B.C. community, and we want to learn what we can about how to relate better, more sustainably, with all of these communities and each other.”

The Belterra community is aligned with the underlying principles of consensus decision-making: active listening, inclusivity, and reaching mutually supportive solutions. “These are some of the values that we believe are important to sustainable communities,” says Belterra’s project manager Ronaye Matthew, a consultant who has helped to guide the development of six other cohousing projects in Canada.

Diana’s presentation will get to the heart of the matter: group dynamics, power struggles, and decision-making.

She will speak on August 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. A $10 donation is suggested for adults and children over 12. For tickets and directions, please call: 604-240-1036 or see info@belterracohousing.ca.

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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

STUDS available, PUG (rare silver) and Golden Retriever, OFA hip and eye cert. both great natured family dogs, personality plus, Mission, call 604-820-4827

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2013 HARVEST SEASON Saturday, July 27th - August 4th.

8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

2017 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove Place Your Order: 604-856-5844

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MISC. FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

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?

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES)

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Up to $5,000/mo. - Part Time!

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

NOW HIRING! EARN EXTRA CASH - Men & Women In Demand for Simple Work. P/T-F/T. Can Be Done From Home. Acceptance Guaranteed No Experience Required, All Welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Forward resume to: Fax: 604-888-4749 Email: sep@cullendiesel.com

PETS

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

Please Fax Resume: 604.882.3105 or e-mail: service@a1pauls.com

Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Surrey location. For shop cleanup and parts & tool delivery. Full and part time positions avail.. Mechanical aptitude and an interest in mechanical trades considered an asset. Possibility of advancement into the mechanic trades through further education.

TREE SERVICES

removal done RIGHT!

Wanted Experienced Mobile Trailer Mechanic

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

RUBBISH REMOVAL

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

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Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacrane.com

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LASSIE DOODLES (poodle x collie) pups, born June 16, specially created perfect family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals/kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. sz about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots & deworming, males & females, black & rare blue merle colors. Raised in the house w/kids. $850-$950 Mission, 604-820-4827

TREE & STUMP

We provide great training, benefits, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Pat Phipps at: pphipps@unifirst.com

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power.

This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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You must bcclassified.com possess a min. class 5 boiler ticket (power engineer) and have basic maintenance knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills.

PETS

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

BARONE’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Garbage, Drywall & Scrap Metal Removal 604-729-7926 www.baronesrubbishremoval.ca

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Mgr. / Engineer in a cooperative team enviro.

You will carry out a variety of general / preventative maint. activities throughout our plant & equipment, as well as monitor our waste water treatment facility.

TOWER TECHNICIAN

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

356

Needed Immediately!

Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

JR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

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 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.

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1-877-776-1660.

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No Credit Checks!

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www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

MOVING & STORAGE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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

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

778-997-9582

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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PAINT SPECIAL 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.

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Own A Vehicle?

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LiPiteG Time Offer!

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

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

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week!

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ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

Call 604.575-5555

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TUESDAY, JULY 30

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604.288.2860 250.726.8080

Available every Sat. Sun. & Mon.

ON COWAN RD. (Just past Willy's Way)

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BOWEN ISLAND WELLNESS CENTRE 604-947-9755 CATHERINE SHAW Dr. Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturist u

MARY MCDONAGH

Dr. Dana Barton

Dr. Gloria Chao Family Dentist

(Available Mondays through Fridays)

SANDY LOGAN

596 B. Artisan Square

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604-730-1174

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www.bowenislanddental.com

Naturopathic Physician

Lisa Shatzky BA, BSW, MSW, RCC

SUNDAY, JULY 28

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BODY VITALITY MASSAGE THERAPY

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t .Z )FBMUI .Z $PNNVOJUZ TVSWFZ IFMQ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bowen library, see www. myhealthmycommunity.org/ home.aspx.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

In-home Therapy and Counselling sessions

BLOOD TESTS, URINE TESTS OR ECGS

6:45 - 9:00 A.M.

“I meet you where you are.�

EVERY THURSDAY DR. ZANDY'S OFFICE

778-837-7040 or lisa.shatzky@gmail.com

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

604.290.6407

To advertise on the Health Page call 604-947-2442

Gw Deromer@shaw.ca www.clearhorizon.ca

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Registered Massage Therapist (Available Thursdays through Sundays)

Dr. Susanne Schloegl M.D.

Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri.

Call for an appointment CLOSED JULY 25-30

Artisan Square

604-947-9986 Chiropractor

Dr. Tracy Leach, D.C.

595B Artisan Lane Tuesdays Call for an appointment

(778) 828-5681

www.leachchiro.com

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TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

810

AUTO FINANCING

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

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

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1-800-843-7537 www.texaslandbuys.com

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

845 TRANSPORTATION

The Scrapper

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS CALIFORNIA BEAUTY

1963 Ford Galaxy XL 500 convertible, red with new white top 390 V8 bucket seats 95% restored. A must see. $18,000 obo. 604-218-1658

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Cute, clean 2 bdrm bungalow on Eagle Cliff Rd, (Scarborough area); On bus route. 1 1/2 baths, skylights, front deck, laundry room, electric baseboard heating, wood stove. Non-smokers only please. $1275/mth + Utils.

604-910-6514

For Rent: 2 bdr. furnished apt. in Ambleside. Flexible lease, quiet building, underground parking. $1800/month. Photos on Craigslist under temp. rentals. Contact: 778-996-3039 For Rent Artisan Square Office, retail, spa space available now.

Call 604-329-5643 to view.

For Sale: 2002 Honda Civic 5 speed 86K $5500 Phone 604-947-0130

For Rent: lovely family home in Millers Landing. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. $2300/month. Pet ok Available August 16th.

Showings only from August 8th Contact: 408-664-8101 or jrdbowen08@gmail.com

For Sale: 2 person inflatable Tahiti Classic Kayak and paddle, like new $150.

Inflatable wave/paddle board and kayak paddle $200.

604-947-9794

For sale: ocean kayak (yak board).

Brand new, only used once.

Originally $565,offered at $350.

Call 604-947-0968 after 7pm.

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 Sale on Bowen: Quality rock maple Vilas twin bed with Sealey Posturpedic mattress and box spring. $100 OBO. Near new Minolta 35mm zoom camera w/case, Originally $225, $20 OBO. Sony Trinitron TV, Originally $400, $15 OBO. Near new American Tourister soft luggage, $10 OBO. 3 hp outboard motor, $125 OBO.

Call 778-839-8754 Lost: round steel-rimmed prescription progressive glasses.

Lenses go dark in sunlight.

John Lennon style glasses.

604-317-8208 Newly Renovated 2 BDRM & Den Garden Level Suite Quiet neighborhood - Eaglecliff, N/S, small pets negotiable.

Shared laundry $1200 + 1/2 utilities 778-899-9844 / julie2011@me.com

Randall Yip CA Accounting, tax consulting Tel: 604-817-9536 email: randallyip@shaw.ca Seeking: A new Homework Club program facilitator; a Salad Bar program facilitator; Roots of Empathy trained facilitators/and parent volunteers with babies 0-4 months in Sept. and Mothergoose trained facilitators or people interested in becoming facilitators. Please contact shaxby@sd45.bc.ca with your resume/expression of interest, or for more information.

The Gallery @ Artisan Square Presents

WOOD PAPER INK July 10 to Aug 5 Vanessa Hall-Patch Burns Jennings Marty Levenson Elisabeth Sommerville Gallery Hours: Wed to Sun 10-5pm

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Many islanders came to browse the tables at the BowFEAST farmers market last weekend.

Sarah Haxby photos

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Sunday August 11th

Your sponsorship will help ensure the success of the Dog Days of Summer and Your sponsorship will help ensure the success of the Dog Days of Summer and truly benefittruly the benefi B.C. tGuide Dog Services.

It isItaisfantastic committed to providing the B.C. Guide Dog Services. a fantastic organization organization committed to providing visually visually impaired people in need with support dogs. impaired people in need withvaluable valuable support dogs. proceedsdonated donated to to B.C. AllAllproceeds B.C. Guide GuideDog DogServices Services THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Snug Cove

General Store Dee Elliott,

Personal Personal Real Estate Corporation

Dee Elliott, Real Estate Corporation

Bowen Veterinary Services

BOWFEST 2013

Saturday, August 24th 11 am till 11 pm

Mainstage performances by:

Shari Ulrich Trio

Proceeds from Bowfest will be going to the Bowen Food Bank and people are encouraged to bring Food Bank contributions to the gate.

Advance Tickets will be available at Phoenix

The Adam Woodall Band