Sept 7 2012 Undercurrent by Bowen Island Undercurrent

FRIDAY SEPT. 7 2012 VOL. 39, NO. 18

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Start the week with SKY

Regatta results

Steaming on

Stimulating Mondy program offered by Seniors Keeping Young

A record number of Bowen kids competed in Commodore’s Cup race

Stunning piece of Chigiri-e art up for auction to support local festival

Finding efficiencies B.C. government engages consulting firm to look at connections of coastal communities SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

says Plowman, adding that the hikers will have to cross private land and that the Conservancy has obtained permission from the landowners. “There is no easy access in,” Plowman said. “So this is an opportunity for people who don’t have a boat or kayak that allows them to get there under their own power.” The trip will also offer a glimpse of the park for people with mobility issues. “If you want to stay on the boat, you can,” Plowman said.

here are changes on the horizon for BC Ferries and Bowen Island representatives followed the proceedings at the corporation’s annual general meeting on August 24 and 25 with interest to find out how local ferry users may be affected. Councillor and member of the Bowen Island Municipality Ferry Advisory Committee Alison Morse was in attendance and said, “We had a good discussion with [representatives of BC Ferries] that revolved around the new contract that was signed at the end of June.” Morse explained that the BC government increased funding for BC Ferries with the provision that efficiencies in operation will be found. “BC Ferries is supposed to find $30 million worth of service adjustments,” Morse said. “That means adjusting routes and numbers of sailings and finding direct operational efficiencies.” Morse added that a $4 million cost reduction was identified by cutting back the number of sailing on major routes (in total, 98 sailings will be cut back on the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen, and Duke Point Tsawwassen runs) but the remaining $26 million may come from major and minor routes. As part of the coastal ferries community engagement program, the BC government has hired Kirk & Co Consulting Ltd. to conduct a consultation process that includes on-line and in-person activities, according to a ministry of transportation press release that states: “The contract is part of the government’s commitment to seek public input on strategies to support a long-term vision of connecting coastal communities in an affordable, efficient and sustainable manner.”

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Going back to school can be exciting but also a bit scary, sort of like going down a tube slide. There was a bustling of activity on the BICS playground on Tuesday, the first day of school. More photos on page 12. Debra Stringfellow photo

An opportunity to visit Apodaca Park SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

n September 16, members of the community will have a chance to explore Apodaca Park without having to hike in or approach the park on water. The Bowen Island Conservancy is partnering with B.C. Parks to host a trip that is part of a getting to know local parks program. Owen Plowman, president of the Bowen Island Conservancy, explained, “Apodaca Park is the only provincial park on Bowen

and some people don’t know it. We want to offer them a chance to see the park that is usually only accessible by water. The outing is partially funded by B.C. Parks – the Conservancy contributes the other portion of the cost.” Apodaca Park covers eight acres on the central eastern shoreline of Bowen Island and there will be two options of getting to the park on September 16. One group will hike, another will be taken to the park by boat. “The limit for going by boat is 35 people and we can probably take 30 to 40 people on foot,”

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Presentations will shed light on Apodaca Park continued PAGE 1

The Queen of Capilano departs from Horseshoe Bay.

Patrick Proudlock photo

Effectively linking coastal communities continued PAGE 1 The public consultation was slated to start in late summer and Morse said that the ferry advisory committees reached out and offered to be involved. “We said, ‘Let’s meet and maybe we can give them some suggestions.’ We want to make sure that all the information is there. But the government said that this is not the right time,” she said, adding that ferry commissioners like Gord Macatee, whose report set the review in motion, are also not involved in the process at this time.

Another question mark for Morse is the political development as minister of transportation and infrastructure Blair Lekstrom announced on Tuesday that he will not run in next May’s provincial election. “Of all the transportation ministers we have dealt with, Lekstrom has been the most receptive, understanding and willing to talk and discuss,” Morse said. The cabinet renewal, announced by premier Christy Clark on September 5, sees Mary Polak heading the ministry of transportation and infrastructure. Morse added that the Coastal Ferry

Services Contract between the B.C. government and BC Ferries makes it clear that BC Ferries is responsible for connecting coastal communities. “The government has not increased its contribution [to BC Ferries] since 2003 and the difference [for rising costs of operations] had to come out of the fare boxes,” Morse said. “That’s part of the reason why fares have gone up.” “It will be interesting to see how the consultation process is going to unfold,” Morse said. “The objective was to establish a vision for the ferry service that effectively links coastal communities.”

Two presentations will shed light on different aspects of Apodaca Park. Alan Whitehead will speak about the land in terms of ecology, flora and fauna. Adam Taylor is going to bring his diving gear and talk about the marine portion of the park. Whitehead said that he plans to bring a bullhorn so that people who choose to stay on the boat will be able to follow the presentations. “Apodaca Park is not a very roomy place and the bullhorn will allow us to be heard by everyone,” he said. The trip to Apodaca Park is just one of the Conservancy’s efforts to educate islanders about the natural surroundings and Plowman said that much of the organization’s focus is on Fairy Fen. “We are working on improving access to Fairy Fen and thinking about putting in a boardwalk,” he explained. “That will take most of our attention as we are trying to accomplish everything with grant money.” Plowman added that the trip to Apodaca Park may provide a good model for organizing a trip to Fairy Fen as well. On September 16, participants will meet at 9:30 a.m. “The boat leaves at 10 sharp, so we are asking people to be at 9:30 on the south dock,” Plowman said. “The hikers will meet at the same time and carpool to the tail head.” The trip will approximately run until noon and a light refreshment will be served in the park. Because space in the boat as well as for the hiking group is limited, Plowman stressed the need to register by emailing info@bowenislandconservancy. com. More information about the Bowen Island Conservancy is available at bowenislandconservancy.org. Plowman added that a commemorative video will be produced by Turtlebox Production that will be posted both on the Conservancy’s and B.C. Park’s website.

B O W E N I S L A N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y

NOTICE OF 2012 TAX SALE BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY Pursuant to section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers, Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC on Monday, September 24, 2012. The following properties will be included in the Sale unless delinquent taxes, plus interest, are sooner paid: Folio Number

Legal Description

P.I.D.

3809124

Lot 11, Block C, Plan 13841, DL 1426

008-007-560 1253 Adams Rd. $7,313.28

Civic Address

Upset Price

4185064

Lot 3, Plan BCP5499, 025-750-801 330 Salal Rd. District Lot 1547

$17,314.23

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certiﬁed cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certiﬁed cheque by 3:00 pm the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am the following day. Bowen Island Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. Purchasers are further advised that properties sold at tax sale are subject to a redemption period of one year whereby the registered property owner or registered charge holder may redeem their property sold at tax sale by paying the upset price plus applicable interest. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Bowen Island Public Library

Bowen Library Employment Opportunity

DIGITAL LITERACY COACH Bowen Library is looking for an energetic, resourceful and patient individual to take on the role of Digital Literacy Coach during the fall and winter of 2012 to 2013. Under the funding requirements of the CAPYI program, the successful applicant must be between the ages of 15 and 30, must have completed grade 12 and must have some postsecondary courses. The Digital Literacy Coach provides one-on-one and group training to individuals needing assistance with technology applications such as: basic computer use, basic Internet use, setting up web based email accounts, setting up and using social media applications, finding and using government sites and forms, using library website and applications, and using technology for job searching. The successful applicant will be customer service oriented, will have patience and digital teaching skills, as well as a mastery of the above listed applications and skills. Some technical skill configuring equipment and troubleshooting hardware and software is also required. The coach will provide specific times – in library and in other venues – to offer group and one-on-one training sessions throughout the fall and winter of 2012-2013. Hourly pay: $12.00 Hours: Variable and will include weekends – average of 26 hours per week for 16 weeks. Job period runs for 16 weeks beginning in September or as soon as suitable candidate is found. For a complete job description visit www.bowenlibrary.ca Submit your application in confidence, preferably by email, by September 21, 2012, to: Tina Nielsen, Chief Librarian info@bowenlibrary.ca Bowen Island Public Library P.O. Box 10 Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING President’s & Treasurer’s Report General Manager’s Report on operations Discussion of other matters of interest & importance Election of Directors & Ofﬁcers September 14, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m. at the clubhouse Non-members welcome

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Clean up Deep Bay

September 15 • 1-4pm Volunteers needed to: • Scuba Dive for garbage HELP • Drive boats to collect garbage and take to shore CLEAN • Sort through and document DEEP garbage collected • Arrange for Food

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Interested? Please call Amber Spitkovski @ 947-0846 or email underwaterangel@hotmail.com

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Traffic modifications will affect ferry passengers on Saturday morning

P Last years Dive against Debris was very successful, bringing up 827 pounds of garbage from the ocean floor in Deep Bay. The divers want to return to collect a few pieces that they couldn’t bring up last year, look for debris that has accumulated over the course of the year as well as get to areas they haven’t been able to access in the previous dive. People who are interested in lending a hand are asked to contact Amber Spitkovski at 604-454-4676.

assengers on the Queen of Capilano who travel on Saturday, September 8, between 6 and 9 a.m. are advised that there are traffic modifications in effect due to the third annual RBC GranFondo Whistler. Sailings from Snug Cove that will be affected are at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. from Bowen Island. Passengers departing from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal will be impacted as well. As many as 7,000 cyclists will ride the spectacular journey along the Sea to Sky Highway 99 from downtown Vancouver to Whistler in the third annual RBC GranFondo Whistler. The east bound lanes of the Upper Levels Highway 1 will be closed to traffic from Horseshoe Bay to Taylor Way Blvd. from 6 to 9 a.m. For this period of the morning, eastbound motorists will be re-directed through West Vancouver along Marine Drive. Course marshals and signage will be in place to notify residents and direct riders. Disembarking trucks from the morning ferries that are three axles or more and heading eastbound will be stacked on Highway 1 at Exit 0 until 9 a.m. To learn more about the event and traffic information go to www. september8.ca.

Library lends out energy monitors that identify savings

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Second annual dive to bring up marine debris from Deep Bay MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

he success of last year’s Dive against Debris, a clean-up of marine debris in Deep Bay, has led to a follow up, and may lead to it becoming an annual event. Organizer and diver Amber Spitkovski said the second annual Dive against Debris is scheduled for Saturday, September 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sandy Beach. In 2011, a team of volunteer divers brought up 827 pounds of garbage over the space of a few hours. Spitkovski said there were items that divers saw underwater they weren’t able to get to – including a pile of batteries they marked off with a buoy - and said they will get those, and search for more, this year. She noted that there are entire areas of Deep Bay they have yet to look in and that volunteers involved last year were asking to go back and do more work. The dive has been connected by Spitkovski to Project Aware (PA), which is offering advice and support to groups all around the world to clean up debris from the ocean floor. The organization is recording whatever is found on dives on a world-wide data-base and you can learn more at projectaware.org.

It wasn’t just divers who took part last year, kayakers and boaters were on the water for diver safety and to help locate and bring to shore debris. There were also volunteers to drag, sort and haul away the garbage once it got ashore. There were 31 volunteers who signed a sheet provided by the municipality, and many others, Spitkovski said, who helped without signing. Some of the garbage divers Adam Taylor, Larry Morse, Noelle De La Vega, Brian Hartwick, Sean Hartwick, Brad Lysak and Vince Huggins brought up in 2011 include marine batteries and generators, an outboard motor, a large battery charger, electronics, a crab trap, rope, a blender and miscellaneous boat garbage. Boaters and other volunteers last year included Moe, Greg Smith, Mike Bingham, Peter Mathews and Cam Rolfe. Spitkovski expects they’ll bring up a large haul this year, too and like last year the dive is being sponsored by the municipality, who has offered things such as a garbage bin with drop off and pick-up, a tent, bags, gloves, etc. There will also be refreshments available on site. If you’re interesting in volunteering, please get in touch with Amber Spitkovski at 604-4544676.

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he Bowen Island Library has just received two Powercost energy monitors for home use, which you can borrow with your library card the same way as you would a book. If you are trying to save money, save energy, or prove to your teens that leaving that computer on 24/7 really does affect your hydro bill, you may want to try out one of the monitors. The “Kill a Watt’ monitor measures the energy usage of any 120V appliance. It can be programmed to tell you how many kilowatts the appliance uses, or how much it is costing you per day, month or year. The Powercost monitor comes in two parts. One part fits onto your BC Hydro meter, and it communicates with the other handheld part. See how much power you are currently using, then try turning on and off appliances and see what difference it makes. This is a Bowen in Transition initiative, sponsored by the Knick Knack Nook.

Dry weather for August ERIC LAWSON JASON ROAD

aximum temperature Minimum temperature Maximum wind gust Total measureable rainfall

29.1° C 11.4° C 26 kph 1.8mm

Dry, dry, dry. Great for vacations and working outside but we need rain. Last August we had the same maximum and minimum temperatres but we did have 28.2 mm of rain.

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

FOOD BANK DROP-OFF

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

604-988-6304

CATES HILL CHAPEL www.cateshillchapel.com 604-947-4260

(661 Carter Rd.)

10:00 a.m. Worship • Sunday School: Tots to Teens Pastor: Dr. James B. Krohn

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Duffy Lake Loop ride and a contribution box To the Editor:

s parents of Martin Tipton, we want to express our gratitude to the Bowen Island community for the extraordinary kindness and concern for Martin and to us during his short illness and death on March 11, 2012. There have been two recent contributions to his children’s trust fund that we would like to single out as unique. In late spring, 15 motorcyclist friends led by David McCullum, took a “Duffy

Lake Loop” ride in his memory and collected a considerable sum of money. Most recently, Becky Dawson, owner and manager of the Left Bank restaurant, placed a contribution box there which collected another considerable sum. We ate there recently and were delighted with its charm and uniquely fine food and service. Thank you Bowen Island. We regard this very special place on the globe with deep fondness in our hearts. Betty & Noel Tipton Cape Cod, USA

Simple, cheap and effective composting method To the Editor:

T Cove Bay Water System fee increase not fairly levied Dear Editor:

, along with my neighbours and users of the Cove Bay Water System, received a notice by mail last week indicating that our second payment for 2012 has been invoiced to all individual hookups at $300, or $600 for the year. Water meters are evident in all areas of Snug Cove, Deep Bay, Cates Hill and beyond. Unfortunately, these meters, which were installed and paid for by individual users seven years ago, have never been read or entered into a database by the Bowen Island Municipality (BIM), so real usage is not known. Last year’s second billing was less than $200, and the reason given for the increase is that the dam at Grafton Lake must be upgraded (presumably for seismic reasons). I brought up the matter of water-meter reading at the last town hall meeting, held on April 14 at Cates Hill Chapel, as part of the preliminary five-year capital and operating budget discussions. We were told then by mayor Adelaar and council that property taxes would be held at as low a rate increase as possible, but that increased fees would be added ($100 for a park user fee and $204 for an additional solid waste disposal fee). Although written comments were submitted at the meeting by me and a number of other people, no written record was ever published on the BIM website, and we each received an email assuring us that our comments would be forwarded to mayor and council for information. The earlier council agenda of March 27 contained a comprehensive report dated December, 2011, by Opus Dayton Knight entitled Bowen Island Municipality Cove Bay Water Conservation Plan. The water report concluded, in part, that 2.6 per cent growth is used as an assumption in the water district use area, the watershed The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

supply is ample (gauge read at Grafton Lake outflow), consumption can be reduced by on-site capture of rainwater (eg. rain barrels, cisterns), and that water meters should be read and recorded regularly. None of these recommendations have been followed by the municipality to date and anyone with a rain barrel has paid for it privately. Most onerous is that the increase in 2012 Cove Bay Water System fees was buried in the 2012 capital budget estimates, subsequently adopted as part of the five-year financial plan by council April 26 as part of bylaw No. 319, 2012. The new rate has been applied uniformly to all users, with no concern as to occupancy use (how many toilets, baths), use of property (residential, commercial). In fact, there is an open pipe draining at the end of the water system on Melmore 24/7/365. The Cove Bay Water system will also be used to fill the new fire suppression tanker, then driven to the satellite fire hall at Cromie and Adams Roads to service the west end of the island, including the Cape Roger Curtis development, which has no fire hydrants. A stroll up Government Road reveals one water meter in front of each business or multi-use building, and only one at Union Steamships Marina and associated uses. I understand from the chief financial officer that these have been read for sewerage district charge purposes, but not for water use charges. At our block party in Deep Bay this past Sunday, a great deal of concern was expressed by many residents about the inequities of these charges versus actual water use. I understand that no real program is yet in place to read the meters and record the data; this must be done before any additional charges (and perhaps a refund) are contemplated as part of the 2013 budget deliberations. Bill Granger

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Editor Susanne Martin

hanks to Jonathan Bell for his letter in last week’s Undercurrent questioning our urban solution to organic waste. Take a look at Susanne Martin’s excellent article in the February 3 issue of the Undercurrent where André Chollat describes the simple organic way of dealing with organics. Last week, I invited André to come to Bowen Court and show us how to do it. Simple enough. Dig a trench, place your kitchen waste inside, cover it with

the soil you removed. Three months later, you have generated new soil for your garden and have invited all kinds of worms and friendly hard-working microbes to increase fertility of the soil. Simple, cheap, effective. No flies, no rats. No fancy, expensive equipment necessary. What’s not to like about it? Read the article online at: http:// www.bowenislandundercurrent. com/community/138680669. html?mobile=true Pauline Le Bel

Brainstorming sessions seen as supplement not substitute for open meetings To the Editor:

ate in July, councillors Duntz, Jennings and Rhodes prepared a mail flyer entitled Building Community on Bowen. In this, they remarked it was “frustrating” that, under provincial law, no more than three councillors may meet together informally. In his letter to the editor, James Hickling deplored this remark, asserting that it “reflected a flawed understanding of the role of public process...” and adding that “open meetings are supposed to be the main forum for free and open debate about municipal issues” (August 17). Well, I agree with the part about open meetings, and I expect the three councillors would too. But as explained in the mail flyer, good governance also requires an opportunity for councillors to have “informal free-wheeling brainstorming sessions”. These sessions would be a supplement to - not a substitute for the open meetings called for by Mr. Hickling. But it is completely unrealistic to expect that sessions like these will ever adequately take place in public. Thus, with private meetings precluded by provincial law, I can easily understand the frustration expressed by the councillors.

Indeed, note that the federal and provincial governments don’t impose this frustration on themselves. Cabinet meetings are nearly always held in private, and so are the party caucus meetings of MPs and MLAs. In his letter in support for Mr. Hickling’s position, John Sbragia makes an impressive case for freedom of speech as essential for good government (August 24). He sees this as part of a “process to reflect the intelligence, the wisdom and the will of the community”. I would agree with him in this regard. But then Mr. Sbragia says that the publication of the “Building Community” flyer leaves him “shocked and dumbfounded”. Especially just after his appeal for unimpeded freedom of speech, it beats me how he can consider as gravely offensive the publication by three elected officials of a two-page mail flyer - one that merely offers opinions on important local topics, doing so in civil, thoughtful and candid terms. Even though I have some reservations about the councillors’ conclusions, especially those concerning tourism, I believe their flyer to be a constructive contribution to exactly the type of process envisaged by Mr. Sbragia. Bud Long

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Guiding groups appreciate Building Centre’s support To the Editor:

he guiding groups on Bowen would like to acknowledge Anna Donnelly, owner of the Bowen Building Centre for her generous donation of $730 to the Girl Guides of Canada. These funds will be used to help families off-

set the cost of an exciting and memorable Girl Guide event that together with the girls, we will plan for later in the year. On behalf of Bowen Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders, thank you Anna and the Bowen Building Centre. Kristen Watson, Bowen Brownies & Guides Leader

The facts about the extension of the BICS grass field To the Editor:

Morgan Quarry, president BIFC

Volunteers - the heart and soul of a small community find material or quietly mending Welcome to Island Neighbours books, the Library volunteers are - stories of Island history, people, the ones who make all the differactivities and events Do you have ence. The Museum and Archives special news? Phone: 947-2440 or are looking for a couple of volunemail to lbmcarter@shaw.ca. teers: someone to assist in collectf volunteers can be the heart ing, evaluating and filing selected and soul of a small community: material and, because interviews are that’s certainly true of Bowen an important part of archival inforIsland. Volunteers keep our various organizations and services alive and mation, the archive team would like to find a couple of volunteers who flourishing. In addition to Bowen’s could interview islanders of special growing list of organizations, many interest. of the services we consider basic to The biographical database volunour daily lives depend on the hours teer would welcome the chance to given by volunteers. It’s amazing to train and work with another person. look at even a partial list of such The museum curator could use an agencies. There’s the Bowen Island aide in developing 2013’s History of Firefighters, the Recycle Depot, the Art exhibit. And, so it goes. Bowen Island Library, the Knick As Bowen’s population has Knack Nook, the Museum and grown and diversified, so have Archives, CAWES, the Food Bank, the demands of today’s life style. Bowfest, the Gallery at Artisan Parenting has changed along with Square and Arts Pacific. A few have its special time commitments. New some funding, others don’t but all organizations have sprung up and carry on their services with the aid old ones have quietly folded. The of volunteers. need for new and younger There are many reavolunteers is great. Many sons why people volunteer. island Primarily, it’s because they’ve Neighbours of today’s volunteers are seniors and a good number found a place where their of them volunteer for two help makes a difference and organizations. The annual where they feel appreciated. Bowen Phone Book has a It’s also a great way to meet very helpful listing of all other people with some of Bowen groups and organizathe same interests. Volunteer tions. A survey of that list activities can be a welcome (see page 69) will provide change from a person’s usual an overview of volunteer schedule. On the other hand, opportunities. If you are not it’s also a place where a bit involved, think about being a volof donated professional time can be unteer. Be part of those whose help of great value. There are volunteer makes a difference. Bowen needs activities that can be done at home you. or via computer. There are activi• Ten Years Ago in the ties that require physical energy and Undercurrent of September 6: The others which just need manageUndercurrent was continuing its ment advice. Volunteer help can election-oriented interviews. The take many different forms. In addivisit with councilor Alison Morse tion to a physical presence, it can stressed the frustration of the time it be a sizable donation of money or took to finish the Land Use Bylaw.• an annual membership in a worthy organization or two. Regular weekly Robin Smith affirmed that he’d be opening his gas station in three to or monthly gifts of time are invalufour months on the site of the earable and most agencies are delighted to utilize whatever time someone lier Chevron station. He planned to also operate a small convenience can give. store. • The August 29 death of There’s a great deal of variety early resident Maisie Adams gave in volunteer opportunities and the Neighbours an opportunity to cumulative results of their work describe Maisie’s many contribucan be stunning. Sometimes, visitions to the island community. Ian tors to Bowen are taken to view Henley’s article added colourful the Recycling Depot and its neighdetails about Maisie’s life. • The 8th bour, the Knick Knack Nook. Over annual Run for the ferry attracted a the years, the Recycling Depot has record 351 entrants and the list of evolved from its beginnings in a sponsors was amazing . Proceeds cold and damp tiny building across went to the Teen Centre and the the street to this spacious, wellNature Club.•The front-page story organized facility. Bowen’s dediin the September 13 issue focused cated waste management service on how to handle the bear curis partnered by a group of volunrently on the island – remove it? teers who ensure that the service Live trapping? In this issue was an continues to develop. Next-door is interview with councilor Alan Leigh the Knick Knack Nook, created to in which he emphasized the need answer the need for a place to recyfor affordable housing as well as the cle quality items. Its hugely popular need for committees. service is open five days a week • Many islanders were looking and relies on volunteers to receive, forward to the September-October accept, price and sell items. (The show at the Gallery at Artisan volunteers at the Nook must have Square where the featured artgreat fun seeing what comes in.) ist was to be painter Ione (Betty) From its early start as a Friends McIntyre. of the Library volunteer project, • The Last Word: Bowen’s most Bowen’s library has always appreinvisible volunteer organization ciated the volunteers whose help (and one of the most important} is enhances the service provided by the Food Bank, located in the lobby the miniscule staff. Whether at the of the Little Red Church. front desk or choosing and processAnd, yes, it’s used. ing new books, aiding patrons to

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iven the questions posed and the inaccuracies in the August 31 Undercurrent letter titled: The soccer field precedent: challenging some long held views of how Bowen should be developed, I felt compelled to respond in an equally public manner. While I cannot comment on council’s “due process,” I can comment on the fully transparent steps taken by BIFC to gain permission to expand the grass field. The expansion of the grass field has long been deemed a necessity as, in order to host games at the U13-U18 level, a 45 by 90 meters field (minimum) is required. With two teams in that age category (U13 boys and U14 girls) in the league this September, the club needed to expand the field or risk losing players due to the enormous cost of commuting every weekend (not only financially but in time and energy). To play off island every weekend, would approximately cost each family close to $1500/ season. With more than 30 families affected this year alone, it became essential to try to alleviate this problem. The club met with the West Vancouver School District on several occasions and presented its plan. As the plan provided a larger playing surface and addressed the growing concern of severe erosion behind the old back stop, the school district was receptive – especially given the fact the club would be paying for the project – and agreed to the project subject to approval of the municipality. The club then put together a power point proposal and presented it in the council meeting of April 23. The proposal was unanimously approved by council, pending an agreement with the West Vancouver School District days later, a front page story appeared in the Undercurrent. The club also obtained support from IPS as the extension benefits their Ultimate Frisbee program and spoke with municipal staff involved in the community centre project to ensure it would be a part of the project’s early preparation phase and in fact cover some of the initial costs. It was clearly stated and understood that the project costs would be covered entirely by the club. The expansion called for a land swap of roughly 3,000 square feet, hardly what you might call a “major land use transformation”. Our power point indicated the extensive financial advantages to Bowen Island businesses with more than 36 players and their parents now visiting Bowen every second weekend – this in addition to the 60 players and parents visiting Bowen for our U9 boys, U9 girls, U11 boys and U11 girls teams now playing in the North Shore leagues. This is also during the low season (September to March) when local businesses need the most help. The entire project is expected to cost between 40-50K thanks in large part to a tremendous response from our community businesses and dedicated volunteers. These costs are to be paid for largely by fees accumulated from our extremely popular adult coed leagues. Our prices have remained the same for years and will not increase to cover the cost of the field and are the lowest in the province – by far. In regard to questions as to whether BIFC will be paying for maintenance, BIFC pays the municipality $5,000 (plus HST) a year in facility fees, which is, by far, the most of any user group on Bowen. The extra playing surface is not

large and should not lead to any great increase in maintenance cost as the grass will still be cut at the same cost. In return for these fees, we are able to play games and train on the turf field. The BICS grass field is used by the school and the entire community. It is a multi-use field and maintenance costs are (and should be) born by the municipality, but our user fees go towards offsetting those costs, which is also understandable given we are the largest user group. BIFC is aware that the budget passed this spring does not include the annual amount set aside to replace the turf field and has indicated our concerns to the municipality on this matter and will remain diligent in the hopes this is a one-off to balance the budget. The question as to how an “adult sized field” sits with the school district is misleading. The grass field is the minimum size required to play at U13 and older. Our programs are almost extensively geared to the youth of Bowen and this grass field expansion is to address the needs of our youth teams, not our adult ones. I cannot speak for the school but I am quite sure the school is thrilled to have a larger playing surface for the children, a new six-foot fence and a new baseball backstop to say nothing of the fact the erosion problem has been solved. I have no comment on the washrooms discussions, as that did not involve BIFC. However, having potentially more than 100 children playing on any Saturday or Sunday along with their parents poses a massive problem when there is no access to washrooms so we are grateful this issue has been addressed. There are no plans for higher or any lights for the grass field that we are aware of. There are no additional drainage issues that we are aware of. BIFC remains the largest volunteer run non-profit organization on Bowen. The club received a great deal of criticism for the artificial turf field and yet you will be hard-pressed to find anyone who does not agree that it has been a massive boon to the community. The turf field is booked solid from Monday to Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. (the maximum time allowed) and is used extensively over the weekend. The grass field expansion project plans were presented in an open fashion and the benefits to the school, local businesses, community and the soccer club (which represents more than 250 people on Bowen) will be significant. There are elements of the letter that question council’s procedure in regards to community approval and that is not for me to comment on. In my opinion, BIFC represents a unique cross-section of Bowen. It is a collective of energetic, committed and community-conscious people who are willing to give countless hours in the rain, sun, hail, wind and cold for our youth at no cost other than the satisfaction of giving to their community. Our youth teams and adult coed teams, as well as our women’s team, reflect the diversity of our island and, more importantly, the advantages of coming together in a recreational and social setting. The artificial turf field has enhanced that ability and so will the expanded grass field. It is unfortunate that some choose to castigate the soccer club for simply wanting to improve our recreational and socializing opportunities.

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t’s hard to believe, but the Black Sheep Morris Dancers have been a part of the cultural life of Bowen Island since early 2001. If you’ve seen us at Bowfest or other community events, or just been curious, September is the traditional start of our practice season. New members are always welcome, but this is an especially good time to drop by and see what it’s all about. Morris Dancing is a very old English custom, and the sort we do is loosely based on dances from the Welsh border. There are teams, or ‘sides’, all over the U.K., Canada, the U.S., and other countries. We’ve been fortunate to travel and meet some of these groups in Northern England, California, Vermont, and Washington. It’s huge fun and a great way to make the sun shine, guarantee the crops grow, and keep the winter blues away. We practice at the Legion on Bowen Island every Wednesday, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and we’d love to see you. No experience necessary, but a sense of humour helps. The Black Lambs (the kids’ side) are always happy to welcome new members; they practice about once a month on Sunday afternoons. For more info on the Black Sheep, please contact me at bob@bobdoucet.com or 604-947-0698. For the Black Lambs, please email Dwayne Matthews at solutions@integritytech.ca.

arc Baur believes that this year’s Steamship Days event was a worthy initiative that enhanced the historical charm of Bowen Island. He would like the festival to continue and has created a piece of art entitled Steamship Days that will be auctioned off in support of the community celebration. The colourful 48” by 48” piece of art that Baur calls “papering” was created with torn bits of paper reflecting Baur’s skill as a Chigiri-e artist. It can be seen at the Bowen Island branch of the First Credit Union. “It shows two steamships plying the waters in front of Bowen at sunset. I think that this is somehow fitting, considering that these glorious days have now set in our history,” Baur says of the painting, adding that he is on the board of the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, the organization that initiated and organized Steamship Days. “I’ve seen how hard the Chamber of Commerce works to make Bowen an even better place to live. It started this year with nothing and I think we’ve been able to do a lot and will continue to do so thanks to the time invested by board members, volunteers and some much-needed funding from a few angels.” Observing such angels inspired Baur to add a piece of art to his donation of time as a board member. “[The event’s] purpose was to increase awareness of Bowen Island and bring greater prosperity to the cove,” he said. “It was a gutsy move, considering how much the event cost to produce. Frankly, if we knew how much money and time we would have to find to put this event on, we might have said no from the start.” Baur believes that the ambi-

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tions of the organizers saved the day but didn’t leave them in a comfortable financial position for next year’s festivities. “In the end, I think we can all be proud of what we as a community created. I can only imagine what this event could look like 10 years from now.” “Creating this artwork and donating all the proceeds from the auction is my way of helping both the Chamber of Commerce and the community,” Baur said. “The Steamship Days event celebrates the rich history Bowen had as a popular steamship port of call. The painting, Steamship

The Tir-na-nOg Theatre School’s 25th anniversary year on Bowen Island, providing courses and live theatre experiences for the young and the young at heart, opened this past weekend with a celebratory production of The Wind in the Willows, an A. A. Milne stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story. Tir-na-nOg’s new course season begins on September 17. Class schedules can be found on the theatre school’s website at http://www.tirnanogtheatreschool. org, or requests for the prospectus can be directed to 604-947-9507. Samantha Spear, Jack Headley, Dan Cowper and Amy Nosek in Tir-nanOg’s Wind in the Willows.

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he Bowen Island Yacht Club sent a record number of members to compete in the Commodore’s Cup Regatta at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club last week as 16 sailors and three coaches took part in the August 28 to 30 races. The regatta is designed for lower-mainland eight to16-year-olds who’ve participated in learn-to-sail programs over the summer and is the largest of its kind in Canada. While many competitors have raced on the water before, for others it was their first taste. Each year, the event focuses on friendly competition and is a great learning experience, said BIYC member and parent Florrie Levine. Some Bowen kids managed to place top three in their category. Island kids who competed were: Keona Wishart and Caelan Thomson in the single-handed laser; teams Perry Carroll and Samuel Holm, Derek Zandvliet and Kelk Jeffery, Robert Torok and Kye Jensen, Santana Rutherford and Bless Wiesshlaw and Ava Shaw

and Jamie Shaw in the doublehanded Laser 2; Mait Davis in the Optimist White; Max Paulus, Simon Revensky and Miranda Berry in the Optimist Green. Bowen dominated in the double-handed Laser 2 category with Carroll and Holm in first, Torok and Jensen in second and Zandvliet and Jeffrey third. In that category, Rutherford and Wiesshlaw finished just behind Zandvliet and Jeffrey, giving the island the top four Laser 2 finishers. Davis was second in his category while Keona Wishart was fourth in hers, only a point from third. Levine said variable winds and a strong currents presented the kids with challenges and all performed well and learnt a great deal. The coaches supporting the sailors were Claire Rawlinson, who had competed in the regatta when she was a child, Fineen Davis and Emily Hauner. Others participating yacht clubs included West Vancouver Yacht Club, Eagle Harbour Yacht Club, Hollyburn Sailing Club, Burrard Yacht Club, Mac Sailing and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Last year, BIYC sent 11 participants.

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Time is running out for seeing (and bidding on) the seats that make up the Take a Seat exhibit at the Gallery at Artisan Square that is on display until September 8. Matthew and Arianna (6 and 3) are two young visitors to Bowen who were so impressed that they asked to go back to the gallery twice. After admiring the chairs on display, they decided to decorate their own furniture that their grandma had found at the Knick Knack Nook. Art inspires. Nerys Poole photo

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ach Monday morning, senior Bowen residents from across the island gather for activities that would take four visits to a senior centre anywhere else. Starting at 9 a.m., you can learn line dancing from Margaret McGregor. Exercises begin at 9:45 with Ali Hartwick. Then there is a social break for tea, goodies and often a singsong with Robin Wall tickling the keys. At 11 o’clock, we settle in for a stimulating talk, a discussion or an activity of special concern to Bowen Islanders. All this in only three hours. It’s a great way to start the week. SKY has been going strong and attracting members and visitors from across Bowen since 1994. For the morning physical and mental workout, it rents two common rooms at Bowen Court, the co-op housing community at 1070 Miller Road that is situated one

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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OBITUARIES

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

LIVE-IN Manager for Self Storage Warehouse in South Surrey. Couple preferred. Generous salary plus two bdrm apartment. Send resumes and cover letter to: employment@sunnysidestorage.ca

HELP WANTED

F/T FORKLIFT OPERATOR NEEDED Min. 32hrs/wk. Must have a valid ticket. Send resume to:

CLASS 1 DRIVER required to run Alberta, BC, Washington, Oregon or long haul. Minimum 2 years flatbed experience. Must be able to tarp & cross the US border. Pay up to .50 per mile, benefits after 3 months. Sign up bonus if you stay 3 months. Please forward abstract to fax: 604-746-3735 or email jira@shaw.ca

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10 Customer Service positions available! bcclassified.com Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must work well with others!!! Call Erica 604 777 2195

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• LOCAL DRIVERS WE OFFER; • STEADY F/T WORK • COMPETITIVE WAGES • EXTENDED MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT Requirements/Qualiﬁcations: · Valid BC issued Class 1 license & min. one (1) year of safe driving experience · Driver’s abstract · Knowledge of HOS / DOT regulations · Professional in appearance

Please submit resume & current drivers abstract to: bccareers @canadacartage.com or fax: 604-888-5887 Our organization is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups and women.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operators (144,044) • Hooktenders • Chasers • 2nd Loader/Buckers • Hydraulic Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operators • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacific) • Heavy Duty Mechanics. Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Online: www.torqueindustrial.com. PERSON experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

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TREE SERVICES

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ALBERTA BASED COMPANY looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002. CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

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GARDENING

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (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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AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. black & white, male & fem. Vet chk, 1st shots, loving homes needed. Call 604-250-4360 BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

CHIHUAHUA, tea cup puppies, ready now, one male left, $700. (604)794-7347

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PRESSURE WASHING HANDYMAN - 604-518-4778 WCB & Liability Insured. www.lwrestoration.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

CHINESE SHAR PEIS. Healthy happy M. & F. Variety of colors & ages. Brush & bear coats. House raised. Well socialized. Vet ✔, shots. Now 604-814-0038. sonjasdogs@yahoo.ca

DALMATIANS, 3M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

ENGLISH Springer Spaniel Puppies- Non-reg. $850 Ready end of Sept/12. 5 br/wht 2 blk/wht male/female. call after 6pm or text before to 604-798-4998

ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B pups. Beautiful, loving, healthy, family raised. 1st shots, micro chipped, 2 year genetic health guart’d. Born June 12th. $2,000. 604-850-4192.

MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS, adorable S&P puppies looking for loving homes. Tails docked, dew claws, 1st shots, vet checked. $750. 604-859-7233 (Abby)

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Friday September 7 2012 11

Circle time in French

Back to school safety reminder Cpl NANCY JOYCE B. I. RCMP

Family Place exposes kids to French lanuage sounds

earning language is all about communication and interactions with others. Babies learn a lot about the sounds of language primarily from their parents and can hear just about all the speech sounds. By the end of the first year, a baby focuses mainly on the sounds that are heard in the language or languages spoken at home and pays less attention to other language sounds. Family Place in French offers parents an opportunity for their baby or young child to have some exposure to a language other than English and possibly build a foundation of sound acquisition for future language learning. Family Place in French takes place during our regular programming on Tuesdays; it includes conversation and circle time in French and is an opportunity for children to have exposure to the sounds of the French language. PETS

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Aubin van Berckel brings her love of language to Family Place in French on Tuesdays where she helps families to get their kids exposed to the sounds of the French language to build a foundation for future language learning. There is not formal instruction and you don’t need to speak French to participate. Submitted photo

There is no instruction and you do not need to speak French to participate. However, if you do speak French we encourage you to join in the conversation. Aubin van Berckel is, once again, generously offering her time for Family Place in French which begins on Tuesday, September 18, and will run through to November 27. This is Aubin’s sixth year volunteering and we are very appreciative of her TRANSPORTATION

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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2006 CHRYSLER 300, 4 dr, loaded, 77K, fresh AirCare, awesome shape, $9950. Jim 604-828-2084

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, female, 8 weeks. $850. 604-702-8338 Chwk

2006 MAZDA 3 - 4 dr sedan. auto, 2l, 70,000 kms, Blue. Many options. $7300/firm (604)538-4883

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commitment to Family Place and the families it serves. Thank you Aubin for your contribution to the language development of our youngest community members! For more information about Family Place’s programs. please get in touch with Tracy McLachlan, program coordinator of the Bowen Island Family Place, at 604-947-2717 or send an email to coordinator@bowenislandfamilyplace. com.

2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8600/firm. 604-538-9257.

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A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $150 - Call: 604-484-0379

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

MOTORCYCLES

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1991 Class A 34ft WINNEBAGO ELANTE motorhome, 454 Chev motor, only 42,000miles. Low profile, awning, generator, air compressor backup camera, 2 TV’s & many other extras. This is a top of the line motorhome in top shape. Asking $21,000. 604-536-2866

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 175K, fully loaded, Great cond. $5570 obo. Daniel 778-574-5081

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s the 2012 school year commences, the Bowen Island RCMP would like to remind drivers that there will be more children on the roads, and more drivers. There are laws in B.C. that are enforceable in and around schools and playgrounds, as well as laws with respect to vehicles approaching school buses. The Bowen RCMP will be increasing enforcement in these areas to ensure that the safety of the children is maintained. Briefly, here are some things to think about while driving in areas in the vicinity of schools and playgrounds, and when approaching school buses: • A person driving a vehicle by the Bowen Island Community School on Mt. Gardner Road should be reminded that the speed limit is 30 km/h. • When the driver of a vehicle comes up behind, or meets a stopped school bus that has flashing red lights or a stop sign extended, the driver must stop the vehicle before reaching the bus and not proceed until the bus resumes motion, or the driver of the bus signals that it is safe to proceed (by turning the lights off or retracting the stop sign). • When a driver sees a pedestrian at or on a crosswalk, the driver must yield the right of way to that pedestrian (as traffic control signals are not in place anywhere on Bowen Island). Also, when the pedestrian is on the half of the highway on which the vehicle is travelling, or is approaching so closely from the other half of the highway that he or she is in danger, the driver must stop. • Pedestrians are reminded that they must not leave a curb or place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it would not be possible for the driver to yield the right of way. Let’s all do our part during the 2012/13 school year to keep our children safe on the roads.

851 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in September $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095. or 1-866-669-9222

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1988 Olds Cutlass Supreme Classic V8, 5L, ex. run cond, 153 m, fam. owned, $4500.(604)534-6098. 2003 Buick Century Special Ed, leather, AirCrd, low Kms, private, $5900. Certified. 604-364-1554.

1991 Class A MOTORHOME Mode-34 SI. Ford chasse, 460CID engine SFI, 4 spd, auto. trans (with over drive) Power steering, power brakes, disk brakes on 4 wheels, tilt st. wheel, a/c, cruise, burner range, oven, double sink & many more extras. A must see! Original owner. Under 70,000 miles.

Price $19,950. Henry 604-309-6012

TRUCKS & VANS

1990 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ONLY 53K’s, A/C, p/w, seats 7, exc cond.$1100. 604-536-4490 W.Rock 2008 FORD F150 regular cab 2 whl dr 8ft box auto V6 only 15,000kms, silver $10,000 firm 604-538-4883

UNCLASSIFIED 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat 8th and Sun 9th 10 - 2 No earlybirds please 1231 Miller Road

CELEBRATE FALL with local produce at the BowFEAST farmers’ market! Sat., Sept. 15, 9 am to noon at BICS undercover area. Info: www.bowenagalliance.ca/event/841/, contact: elleglave@bowenagalliance.ca CREATIVE MUSIC INSTRUCTION with CORBIN KEEP Cello, guitar, bass guitar, composition, theory. corbinkeep@telus.ent 604-947-9454 DOC’S PATIO & PUB is looking for staff. We have re-opened with the old gang but we need servers, bussers, cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, cleaners etc. FULL TIME or PART TIME. Experienced preferred but will train those who are keen. Please call 604-947-0707 #2 or email us your resume at: marina@ussc.ca For rent - Cove 1 bdrm. Private entrance. Fenced yard. As new condition, heated floors, laundry,etc.1 person $800, 2 people $850 including utilities.Avail. now or Oct.1 Call 947-9134. Found - Gold hoop earring. Found - silver bracelet on Killarney Lake trail Call the Undercurrent at 2442

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For your personal Vintage Upholstery Older sprung sofa sets Starting at $4000 a piece. Dave McKay - certified

House for Rent at Sandy Beach. 3 bdrm 2500sf. Avail. Sept.15. Walk to ferry. $1875/mo. Email beachside@biomedicine.com

upholsterer since 1983. 947-2055

LOST small women’s beige cardigan @ the Bowfest beer garden. Heather @ 2604

Island and West Van references. info@bowenislandupholstry.com FREE: bed frames, plastic deck chairs, skis, golf cart, coffee table, lamp, single bed mattress. 604-947-4369 FREE: double bed mattress, box springs and metal frame 604266-4606 or 947-9700. GARAGE SALE Sunday, Sept. 9, 10 to 2 Toys, lots of them! Household items, oak dining table, costumes, antiques, pottery, children’s books. 496 Melmore Rd in Deep Bay (1st corner of Lenora and Melmore). HELP WANTED: Construction Labors. Contact Rondy at Union Steamship Co Marina or phone 604 947 0707 ext #3 High End Upholstry since 1983 Certified Upholsterer Island and West Van ref.’s. 947-2055 info@bowenislandupholstry.com

Home needed by Nov.1 for our family of five and two cats. Able to pay a max of $1300 for a three bedroom or up to $1000 for a two bedroom with den. We are great tenants and have stayed in our current home for more than six years and are looking for a long term living situation. Please call 2044

NEW FALL HOURS AT The Gallery @ Artisan Square Fri, Sat, Sun, 12-4pm CURRENT SHOW Take-A-Seat Last Weekend - final bids on Sat., Sept. 8, by phone until noon, in person by 3pm. NEXT SHOW Brushstrokes by Jane Dunfield opens Fri., Sept. 14, artist reception Sat., Sept. 15 2-5pm PRIME RETAIL/OFFICE SPACES in Snug Cove: 340 sq. ft. office spaces with shared common entrance, bathroom; 613 sq. ft office/retail space; 1,080 sq. ft. office/retail space. For more info please call: 604-947-0099 ext. 104 Or email ka@bowenislandproperties.bc.ca RENTAL WANTED: professional working on Bowen seeks suite/ house. Exc. refs. Diana 604-9470420 days, 604-947-0626 eves.

Spacious and bright 2 bedroom suite in quiet family home near the Legion. In-suite laundry. Wood burning space heater. Separate entrance. References required. Cat OK. NS, $850/month. 947-9228

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The back-toschool week marks new beginnings. Brothers Matthis and Joern enter not only a new class but a new school. Lucy and Sadie express their delight in seeing one another in a hug and Tara meets friends on the playground. Have a great school year! Debra Stringfellow photos

N OT I C E O F C H A N G E Preserving the Horseshoe Bay Pier

The District of West Vancouver is making operational changes to the Horseshoe Bay Pier to ensure safety for all. As of October 1, 2012, non-emergency vehicles will no longer be permitted on the pier. Pedestrian and public boat access will remain the same. These changes are being made to ensure public safety and the long-term structural integrity of the pier. Thank you for your understanding as we usher in a new era for the Horseshoe Bay Pier. To learn more please visit westvancouver.ca/hsbpier.