September 9, 2011 Undercurrent

Smoke but no sparks at firehall meetingSUSANNE MARTIN

C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R

The public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, was the last chance for the pub-

lic to weigh in on a proposed bylaw that will allow the area at Adams/Cromie Road to be des-ignated for civic institutional use. The site has been earmarked – and already prepared – for the construction of a satellite fire hall.

After sending the plan to sev-eral outside agencies, the advi-sory planning commission has recommended that the rezoning proceed subject to the follow-ing: proof of adequate potable water, satisfactory location of the septic field, consent of the adja-cent property owners to reduce setbacks. The commission was also concerned about drainage and suggested involving an envi-ronmental consultant in the con-struction process.

Fire chief Brian Biddlecombe said, “There has been a little bit of process that’s been taken out of step here. Having to do this in the summer predicated that we proceeded with some site prepa-rations. There has been an exten-sive amount of work done to the driveway and site preparation for the building and the placement for the culvert. Knowing that the main concerns about the site are the environmental aspects, we’ve been working with Alan Whitehead and also the ministry

of environment.”Biddlecombe said the

unmanned satellite hall will have two bays and will house a tanker truck to address the risk of fire in areas without hydrants. It will also enable the fire department to respond effectively to wildfire threats. Build time for the 50’ by 50’ prefab steel structure is approximately eight months. The hall is envisioned to be opera-tional next spring.

The property at Cromie Road is a former gravel pit with a man-made pond that will be kept. Biddlecombe said, “We’ve heard comments that the truck will be filled at the site but that is not the case. The truck will be housed at the building ready to go. There are no field storage tanks at the site. We have placed a well that has a huge water flow – it is servicing just one toilet and one sink in the fire hall.”

Biddlecombe added that the only activity at the satellite fire hall would be in case of a call or some training activities. He stressed that this did not lessen the need to replace the main fire hall. An analysis of long-term requirements for the island’s fire protection had suggested a two-fire-hall model with the main hall close to the cove and the satellite hall located on the west side.

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Controversial bylaws to get more debateMARCUS HONDRO


Council has officially rescinded two contro-versial land use bylaws –

steep slopes and environmentally sensitive areas – which will be reviewed and brought forward by the new council after the November elections.

On Tuesday afternoon, coun-cil acknowledged that many Islanders expressed frustration with the scope of the bylaws.

The bylaws were intended to monitor areas that are at risk of instability, rock fall or soil ero-sions but many Islanders said they encroach on the rights of landowners to make changes to their land without going through unnecessary expense and red tape.

Council discussed options in the afternoon and in an evening meeting voted to rescind the second readings of both bylaws, sending them back to staff with a direction to hold further “infor-

mation, education and consulta-tion meetings” and from there report and make recommenda-tions back to council.

The intention is to have this process completed by no later than December 15. Having rescinded the second reading of each of these by-laws again opens them up for the council to debate them with the community.

Meanwhile, council passed fourth and final reading of the Official Community Plan update on Tuesday night.continued, PAGE 2

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Horses, drivers share the roadVIVIAN PEARCE

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Bowen Island Horse Owners and Riders Association had its end-of-summer Hunter

Pace event and Social on Monday, Sept. 5. at Evergreen Acres on West Side Road. Members rode on the road and on the trails on a marked course. Being a long weekend there was a lot of car traffic for the horses and riders to contend with.

Before the event the association clearly marked the roads with signs to warn drivers that there would be horses on the road and a number of

our riders had high visibility safety vests on, all to make the event safe and give drivers the heads up on horse traffic.

The association is so pleased to say that all the drivers slowed down and moved over where ever possible. Riders got lots of waves and smiles and it was so great to have fellow Bowenians show such respect and care in the way they drove.

Horses can be unpredictable and spooky on the road and thought-ful drivers make a big difference to every ones safety. A big thanks to you all.

Satellite firehall DP is next step

Creek and drainage. Newport suggested that the water flow from the parking lot should be diverted into the wetlands before it entered Explosives Creek to protect fish-bearing streams and the water licences. He wished his organization to be included in municipal consultation processes.

Anne Franc de Ferriere-Chollat asked why some of trees that were cut were not set aside for firewood for needy families. Biddlecombe said, “a lot of the logs are fairly rot-ten and not that good.” But he con-ceded that some alder logs could be suitable for firewood.

Raef Grohne owns the prop-erty next door – and downhill. He said, “In the way the site has been prepped, the ditches and the drain-age run into a concrete retain-ing tank and the outflow of this is directed to our property.”

He suggested the creation of a culvert that feeds into the ditch on Adams Road.

Grohne said, “The building is per-fect for the needs of a fire hall. But because it is an industrial style, met-al-clad building, about 18 feet high, we are concerned about two things:

visually, we are looking at this big steel building, and also the noise that is associated with it.”

Grohne said it “would be nice to address noise and visual pol-lution by creating a berm and a fence on top. Foliage will help cut down on those two elements that affect our property... You could put up a chain-link fence and with the metal-clad building, it sort of ruins the whole flavour of having a home, compared to a commercial space.”

Biddlecombe said that “there is no thought to add a chain-link perimeter fence. And there are not going to be any lights on the back side of the building; there will be light in the front in case of activity having to take place in form of a call.” He added that the water prob-ably only flows from that property to the ditch from October to May. He expressed the wish to be a good neighbour and saw additional plant-ing as a definite possibility.

CAO Brent Mahood noted that the work at the Cromie Rd. site happened in advance of a develop-ment permit which will be the next step in the process. But with the conclusion of the public hearing, council will not receive any further input from the public.

Before saying goodbye to summer, the Bowen Island Horse Owners and Riders Association enjoyed one more ride along Bowen’s trails and roadways. Drivers’ co-operation was appreciated.Submitted photos

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There’s been a changing of the guard at Bowen Youth Services. Coordinator Matt

Neufeld has left to pursue studies at Langara and John Stiver is stepping into the role.

Neufeld moved to Bowen two and a half years ago when he was hired by the municipality to oversee the youth centre.

Initially it was an adjustment in both lifestyle and attitude, one he happily made and that paid divi-dends. In Maple Ridge, where he’d worked with youths for nine years, the 32-year-old Neufeld was accus-tomed to a more frenetic pace.

“One of the first things I noticed about Bowen was how quiet and calming it was here,” he said. “When I came here I was a bit high-strung, as any of the youth workers will tell you, but over time the youth and staff’s calming charm rubbed off on me and I learned to relax.”

The affable Neufeld turned into a big fan of local kids. “What I will miss most about this island are the youth here. Their energy, politeness, and positive attitudes are a real testament to this community and Bowen Island is truly lucky to have this group of youth.”

Stiver won the job over some 38 applicants. The decision to go with Stiver, who lives on Bowen,

was in large part motivated by his great attitude and years of teach-ing music to young people, Neufeld says. There were, he adds, strong candidates for the committee to select from.

Stiver is a talented musician who runs his own music company, Fatback Music. He is grateful he’s landed a job that suits his lifestyle and his family – wife Abbey-Jane McGrath and kids Hudson and Wylie – and that enables him to contribute to the lives of the island’s youth.

Stiver has a team of youth work-ers to help him along: Josh Van Dyke, Leigh-Ann Froats, Iona Buchan, and Kat Bernards. While he doesn’t intend to simply rest on the past successes of Neufeld and staff, he won’t be making wholesale changes.

“I am excited to continue on with the great programs that Matt and the staff have put into place, as well as come up with some new programming ideas,” he said in an email interview. “I’m looking forward to working with the kids, and expanding the Youth Centre’s music program.”

The youth centre is open for kids age 12 to 18 on Thursday from 4-7 and Friday and Saturdays from 6-10.

There are monthly trips and periodic socials and dances. More information is available at boweny-outhcentre.ca .

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Bowen Island Historians recently bid a reluctant farewell to long-time archivist Dorothy Lawson with an informal gather-

ing at the home of president Bev Underhill. Dorothy has been involved in every aspect of

the Historians’ steady progress since 1979 when she and her husband and fellow conservator Eric Lawson moved to the island. At that point, the Historians had published their ambitious book: Bowen Island: 1872-1972 and, as a result of their research, were storing a goodly amount of histori-cal material in their homes. They were present-ing monthly programs for members and friends, preparing exhibits for other agencies and working with the local school. Each year saw fundraising events to be presented. Dorothy was a key part of it all.

Dorothy’s extensive background in teaching was topped by her training as a professional con-servator. Her specialty was conservation of paper, paintings, etc. and she had worked at a number of museums. Over the years, her skills were of ongo-ing use to the active group.

She was involved in the purchase of a Snug Cove lot to house a future museum. The lot’s humble little cottage was rented to pay for the mortgage. Eventually, they were able to create a

storage building to hold the historical material previously housed in private homes. The one-storey building became the first location of the archives and was opened in 1994.

Not long after that, the small building was raised and refurbished. As the lower floor became the museum and the upper floor the archives, Dorothy was the key person in developing the two services. Finding grant monies and job grants became important and Dorothy was an active part of that process.

Dorothy’s abilities in the computer world meant that she could plan and utilize contemporary approaches to material access. Data bases were created for photographs, for biographical infor-mation and more. Dorothy was the one who knew what was needed and when. Her pleasure in research meant that she was always delighted when she helped someone solve a historical prob-lem.

Many productive years have gone by and now it’s 2011. Dorothy has decided that it’s time for her to retire and her fellow Historians are sad to see her go. They will miss her personality and her ability to work with many kinds of people but are supremely appreciative of her major role in the on-going progress of Bowen Island’s Community Museum and Archives, a valuable island resource.

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John Stiver is the new youth centre coordinator now that Matt Neufeld is going back to school. Marcus Hondro photo

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To the Editor:

I noticed at Bowfest that a group of people who want to start their own political party for the next munici-

pal election had a booth to promote the idea.

I think that the prospect that party politics, rather than independent candi-dates, may soon dominate island affairs should give us all a reason to pause.

For the first time ever, a registered political party will run a slate of its own chosen candidates. Will those candi-dates be answerable to the party first and to the voters second?

Clearly, since the party will presum-ably be the source of funding for each candidate, it will expect the loyalty of its representatives after they are elected. But who will be pulling the strings of those party representatives on council? And where is the money coming from?

One problem is that an electoral organization only has to disclose its financial sources after the election is over.

Slate politics represents a dangerous concentration of money and power in Bowen Island’s public affairs.

I like to think that we are still a place where the challenges that face us can be met by independent individuals of high caliber who are committed to the whole community.

Having backroom operators issue instructions that elected representa-tives must follow, even if those council-lors personally disagree, hardly seems appropriate for the Bowen Island that many people know and love.

Sincerely,Eric Sherlock

To the Editor:

Drivers may have noticed more horses than usual alongside the roads on

the west side of the island on Labour Day. Evergreen Acres was hosting a Hunter Pace Event for BIHORA and so eight horses and riders were setting off at intervals to traverse a marked course incor-porating roads and trails around the area. We all had a wonder-ful time with just a few flighty moments (from the horses). It was a pleasure to see a few fresh faces – some of our newer riders, friends and families.

When we were talking through the days’ events at the “social” after the ride we all agreed that

almost all the drivers who passed us on the roads had been particu-larly considerate and careful – passing us “Slow and Wide” and taking care not to spook the hors-es. We would like to thank you all for your thoughtful driving, it certainly makes the whole experi-ence of riding alongside Bowen’s roads not quite so challenging, especially if one has a young or nervous horse.

We really appreciate the great trail systems that are available there on the island but getting there along the roads can be quite nerve-wracking. So thank you again all you kind and thought-ful drivers you helped us have a great day!

Christine Miller

To the Editor:

Yes or no? The nation-al park question must be honest and simple.

In last week’s Undercurrent, OneBowen presented a persuasive case for holding the long-prom-ised community vote on the national park as soon as possible. They were respond-ing to a scheme by some council members to delay the vote until the November municipal election.

We agree with OneBowen that the national park vote should be held before the municipal election. But the wording of the question is of equal – and possibly greater – importance.

Bowen Islanders have endured two years of stud-ies, surveys, negotiations, committee reports, public meetings and citizen peti-tions. Few of these have been reflected in council’s actions or Parks Canada’s proposal. The recently unveiled revised park con-cept is as vague as the pre-vious preliminary concept. Neither offers or guarantees specifics concerning real, tangible benefits to Bowen or credible details on reso-lution of problems such as ferry overloading.

Now it is time for absolute clarity. Bowen Island voters deserve a direct and unam-

biguous question on our ballots: Are you in favour of a national park on Bowen Island? Yes or no.

It is likely that some mem-bers of council will want to devise a different question, such as “Are you in favour of continuing negotiations with Parks Canada?”

This would only prolong current divisions and ham-string progress on other issues of critical importance to the community. Or else, council may add “condi-tions” to a yes/no question, such as, “Would you be in favour of the park if it pro-vides x, y or z?”

Wording like this is con-fusing, open to misinterpre-tation and yet another light-ning rod for voter outrage. (If the conditions are not met, would the vote be nul-lified?)

The question is simple: Do we want a national park on Bowen? Whether for or against, it’s up to Bowen Islanders to decide, and the sooner the better. Given that this will be Bowen Islander’s last opportunity to par-ticipate, council must not obfuscate or avoid this ques-tion. Let’s keep it honest and simple.

John Greene, Bud Long, Julia McCaig, Barbara

Wahler, Peter Baumgartner and Gayle Stevenson

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A huge thank you to Bowen! We won the lot-tery by living here amongst you all.

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From the Bowen Archives comes this touch-ing letter printed in one of the October 1983 Undercurrents. It came from Winifred

Robertson, a new resident of Dogwood Lodge, Burnaby and captures the island experiences of many others: “I was nine years old when I first saw Bowen Island and I fell in love with it immediately. My brother Gordon and I spent our summer holidays on the beaches and in the water. Our parents brought us back year after lovely year. The last day of each holiday on Bowen, I howled and carried on so much that my parents threatened to never come back again.

“When I reached 16, they told us as we were leaving, that we wouldn’t be back again. This set off another storm of pro-test and I vowed that I would come back again one day and stay forever. My moth-er just laughed and said, ‘Then you’d bet-ter marry a millionaire.” That was 1915 and 53 years later, I returned to Bowen Island to live, minus the millionaire.

“Each day I kept a record of sorts... the week’s highlights and activities... and wildlife... the birds and the friendly residents. When my eyesight began to fail me, I had to give it up but folks kept dropping in to visit and to chat and I was never lonely. Sometimes the sign of winter drawing near would worry me but even when the snow drifted across my doorstep and I couldn’t open my door, someone dug me out! Living alone became more difficult as my health deteriorated and I had to depend on more and more of a lot of you to survive. I’m sure I tried your patience many times but you never showed anything but understanding and concern. I will never be able to thank you all enough.

“I didn’t know the morning I left that I would not be returning. It was a beautiful morning, the trees in vivid fall colours and the water as smooth as glass. In the 15 years that I have been on Bowen, I have crossed the water many times but have never tired of the ferry ride. Ships have always been of great interest to me and I shall miss the ferries and their crew who were always so helpful to me.

“There will always be a special place in my heart for Bowen, “ Paradise Island’, and its warm and caring people. Thank you to all of you who made it possible for me to live alone and to real-ize my dream. These were truly the best years of my life! A special thank you to the Locks, to Ellen Dorman for her care and friendship, to Lil Hooper for her invaluable help with the ‘Cat Fund’ for my ‘strays’, to Duncan and Frieda Moffat who shared their hearts, their home and their garden with me for 13 lovely years, to Alex McLennan who didn’t turn me and my

cats down when we needed a new home and to Sandy Stevenson for her help in my home and her companionship which I shall cherish always.”

• Ten Years Ago, the Undercurrent of September 7, 2001 introduced Irene Lappi, the new owner of Union Hair Company. Her extensive background began with three years of training in her native Finland. She worked with fashion shows, movies and photographic stu-dios. She’s travelled a goodly amount and she’s lived in Australia’s Perth and Melbourne as well as South Africa’s Johannesburg and Cape Town. She came to Canada in 1975. She enjoys the out of doors – summer or winter — and loves learn-

ing about new things. • The municipality was about to receive 20 acres slated for a municipal park; the land, coming as an amenity from John Reid, would include wetlands, ponds, trails, viewpoints and woods. The remaining land would be sub-divided into seven 2.5 parcels. • A long article from Katalina Bernards listed the many islanders who helped make a rousing success of Katalina’s one-woman show on the life of noted actress Sarah Bernhardt. • Local health resources included doctors

Lorne Bueckert and Leah Cline, dentist Gloria Chao, homeopath Tamara Pearl, dietitian Ellen MacKay, massage therapist Jennifer Berry, phys-iotherapist Pat Grohne, family therapist Lisa Shatzky, traditional Chinese medicine special-ist Catherine Shaw, physiotherapist Claudia Scrivener, homeopath Mary McDonagh, chi-ropractor Dean Greenwood, therapist Naomi Serrano, physiotherapist Julie Gerhardt, social worker Mary Leslie, and skin specialist Morag.

• Birthdays September 11 through September 23: Betsy Hodgins leads off with a September 11 birthday and is followed by Sheilagh Sparks on September 12. On September 13, there’s Bruce Steele, Shawna Smith, Kenneth Wright, Sean Delaney and Nick Kyle. On September 14, there’s Charlie Hogan and Myah Grundy and on September 15, there’s Greg Seed. On September 16, the birthdays are for Braedon Smith, Raia Landry, Karen Redmond and Kristen Watson. On September 17: Judith McBride, Ryan Singleton, Nicholas Walsh plus twins Ry and Elan Davies. September 18 is a busy day: there are birthdays for Jan Bakker, Bob Adams, Jim Dorman, Reg Norris and Elsa Anne Heath. September 19 is the special day for Jane Kellett and Alexandra Forbes. Bruce Haggerstone’s birthday on September 20 is fol-lowed by Ross Davidson’s on September 21. Lee Baskerville has the last birthday on September 22. Next birthday list will be in the September 23 Undercurrent.

• The Last Word: September has always been a popular month for weddings so I can tell you that more than 30 island couples have a September wedding anniversary. Best wishes!

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An OCP to be proud ofDear Editor:

RE: Completion of Official Community Plan is a mile-stone for Community

Council gave final reading to the Official Community Plan (OCP) on September 6. This updates our previous plan from 1996, brings it within legislative requirements with respect to climate change ini-tiatives, and confirms the commu-nity’s vision for future planning for our island community.

During the extensive consulta-tion process, the public indicated its strong support for protection of environmental diversity, preser-vation of our “leafy, green oasis”, while still encouraging a vibrant social and caring community.

Next steps? The council’s job in the next term will be to set the priorities for implementation of this plan (section 11 of OCP). Some of the tasks ahead (to name a few) are Snug Cove water sup-ply study, implementation of Snug Cove Village Plan, implementation of key components of Cultural Master Plan (Bowen Island Arts Council as the lead), completion of an Economic Development Plan (Chamber of Commerce as the lead), improved waste manage-ment, Belterra co-housing propos-al and method for tracking density reallocation on the island.

In addition, there are some amendments required to the Land Use Bylaw to bring this bylaw in line with the new OCP. These include the guidelines for the development permit areas estab-lished in the new OCP. At the public hearing on July 9, Council listened to the concerns of the public on the intrusiveness of the ESA and steep slopes bylaws (set-ting out the guidelines for these DP areas) and have responded (see July 25 council minutes) by directing staff to bring back rec-ommendations for these bylaws, with instructions to reduce and minimize the impact on existing private properties and homes that are captured by these development permit areas. Council will con-sider these recommendations in September.

Lots ahead to think about. For now, I applaud and congratulate the members of the OCP steer-ing committee for a job well done, including the valuable contribu-tions of the consultant planner, Dave Witty. As an island resi-dent and member of council, I am grateful for the willingness of others to participate and volun-teer their valuable time in making things happen in our community. We are much richer for this.

Yours trulyCouncillor Nerys Poole

To the Editor:

Another successful summer of Mini Club, Club Bowen and Bowen Adventurers

Daycamps has wrapped up at Bowen Island Community Recreation.

We would like to extend a very special thank you to all of our summer staff who plan the camps, supervise the children, and make it all happen. There were many happy young faces leaving camp every day this summer and that is a tribute to their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the families of Bowen Island. Thank you Devon McLeod, Amos Rosen, Rosie Ander, Rachael Crowley and Taylor Thompson.

The camps could not run as smoothly without the help of our Leaders in Training. We had 18 youth volunteers who took part in a training session, sponsored by First Credit Union, and volun-teered with the camps for a grand total of 1,600 hours. The LITs are

crucial to assisting the daycamp leaders with preparations of crafts, games, and all the activities that happen throughout the day.

A special thank you to our instructors who provided more specialized camps throughout the summer as well. Sarah Bristow, Tobi Volkmann, Spencer Reid and Bailey Jones all helped to offer soccer camps. Sarah also ran three weeks of hockey camps. Burle Sutton Konopa and Ryley McLeod spent countless hours with preschoolers and the Playcare program was a lively place thanks to Sharon Sluggett, Bailey Jones and Emily Hauner. The swimming pool splashed with delight thanks to Billi Behm and Madeline Jones. We would like to thank the Tunstall Bay Club Association for the use of the pool once again.

And so now, we move into fall with a new guide full of fall and winter activities. Registration is now open. Get out and play more.

Shauna Jennings, Community Recreation Programmer

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The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club’s 26th Commodore Cup at RVYC was held from Aug.

30 to Sept. 3 and was a special one for Bowen. The Island sent 11 com-petitors to the event. It is the larg-est regatta of its kind in the country and the most sailors Bowen has ever sent to compete.

“My best experience was prob-ably just being on the water sailing with everyone else,” said 13 year-old Devon Thomson who won the Laser 2 Fleet class along with partner Perry Carrol. “I also enjoyed the technique of trapez-ing, which is when you hang off the boat in a harness being held by a wire to keep it from capsizing.”

All but one Bowen kid com-peted under the Bowen Yacht Club banner. Ten-year-old Mait ‘the Maitman’ Davis trains here and at West Van Yacht club and competed under the WVYC banner. The head coach of the Bowen team, Claire Rawlinson, took part in the regatta for Bowen while she was herself a young(er) sailor.

Florrie Levine, whose son is

Mait and whose daughter Fineen coached in the regatta, said the Commodore is held annually to “bring together novice sailboat rac-ers from sailing programs all over the Lower Mainland to compete in a fun and supportive environment.”

Each year there are over 150 competitors.

Bowen owned the Laser 2 event as Islanders Keona Wishart and

Callum Cole finished behind Thomson and Carrol in 2nd and Bowen’s James McElwee was third in a Hollyburn boat with Alex Zastre; Bowen sailors Santana Rutherford and

Tara Cole fought hard to get fourth. McElwee did Bowen even more proud by also winning the regatta’s best sportsperson award.

Events were in five different classes: Optimist, Laser, Laser Radial, 420, Laser 2.

Other Bowen kids who competed in the regatta were Kye Jensen and Caelan Thomson, who both sailed solo in Laser Radials, and Robert Torok.

“This was my first time compet-ing in any sailing race,” Devon Thomson said.

“And I’d do it again without any hesitation.”

These 11 Bowen young sailors, head coach Claire Rawlinson and coach Fineen Davis did the Island proud by competing in the esteemed RVYC Commodore Cup. Julie Jensen photos

Island gymnasts join 20,000 athletes in LausanneLISA BROUGHAM

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After years of training together in the BICS gym, eight gymnasts from Bowen Island ventured to Lausanne, Switzerland for

the 2011 World Gymnaetrada event in July. They were representing Canada at one of the biggest mass sports events in the world.

Held every four years, World Gymnaestrada brings together more than 20,000 gymnasts from 55 different countries for 10 days of trendsetting and spectacular gymnastics performances.

Long-time competitive Bowen Island senior gymnasts Lissy Allan, Callie Brougham, Katie Brougham, Maia Blomberg, Ashley Murphy, Shilanne Steadmances, Neela Todd and Chelsea Hillhouse performed a physically demanding eight-minute group gymnastics routine on three

separate days.Beyond the world-level gymnastics perfor-

mances, the experience of attending this event will be savoured for its celebratory spirit and the daily cultural exchanges we enjoyed with athletes from around the world.

The gymnasts, along with coaches Lisa Brougham and Connie Sherman, and chaperones Melina Blomberg and Yukiko Hillhouse, had the experience of a lifetime that will remain indelibly engraved in our memories.

The team would like to thank Bowen Island Gymnastics and the Bowen Island community and businesses for their support.

A slide show of the trip is planned for early October. Meanwhile, the fall recreational gym-nastics registration is on Friday, September 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at BICS gym. For more infor-mation email [email protected].

Young islanders sail into the record books


There were new backpacks, outfits and noise – lots of noise –at the Bowen Island Community School play-ground as children awaited the first bell to call them all

back to school on Tuesday morning. Parents mulled around, catching up with friends, comforting anxious children and secretly happy for routine once again.

The playground is such a social place for kids to get reac-quainted. There is plenty of stress, anxiety and excitement that surrounds going back to school, but the general consen-sus is most kids are ready. This is sup-ported by watching children sitting around reading books, writing in their new journals

and simply sharing stories and toys with one another.Principal Jennifer Pardee explained to the children what

this first week will look like, calming many a child, before the kids were led back to their old classrooms by their previous teachers. Parents were invited to stay behind and were served tea and coffee by the PAC (Parent Advisory Council). For more information about upcoming events at BICS, check out www.sd45.bc.ca/bowen. There’s a new “Principal Blog” which will be replacing the traditional newsletter and a Twitter feed.

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NOTICE OF 2011 TAX SALEBOWEN 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 26, 2011.

The following properties will be included in the Sale unless delinquent taxes, plus interest, are sooner paid:

Folio Number Legal Description P.I.D. Civic Address Upset Price

35310 Lot 141, Block B, 002-929-741 1661 Tunstall Blvd. $17,372.29 Plan18867, District Lot 492

3028000 Lot 7, Plan 4620, 009-486-402 1440 Fernie Rd. $13,980.03 District Lot 1334

4957002 Lot A, Block 29, 018-231-748 552 Collins Rd. $7,281.84 Plan LMP10156, District Lot 1628

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certifi ed 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 certifi ed cheque by 4:30 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 the 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.

2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of Bowen Island Municipality that nominations for the offi ces of:

MAYOR - one (1) to be electedCOUNCILLORS - six (6) to be elected

MUNICIPAL TRUSTEES FOR ISLANDS TRUST COUNCIL - two (2) to be elected

will be received by the Chief Election Offi cer or a designated person, as follows:

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011

during regular business hours and excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends at:Bowen Island Municipal Hall

981 Artisan LaneBowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0

Candidate information packages, containing the appropriate nomination forms and procedures, are available at Bowen Island Municipal Hall during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICEA person is qualifi ed to be nominated, elected, and to hold offi ce as a member of local government if they meeting the following criteria: Canadian Citizen; 18 years of age or older; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are fi led; and not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or

from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding offi ce.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:

Kathy Lalonde Lisa Wrinch Chief Election Offi cer Deputy Chief Election Offi cer

Bowen Island Municipality981 Artisan Lane

Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0Tel: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0193

E-mail: [email protected]

For Dinner!Friday & Saturday evenings

until 9pmstarting Friday, July 8th

• Casual Family Style Dining• Kid-friendly Meals • Licensed

Open 7 Days a Week 604.947.0402

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* “First Groom - Half price” offer ends October 15, 2011.

BOARDING & DAY CAMP

On the calendarFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

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

• Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies 0-12 months. 11-1 at Family Place. (604) 947-2717. 650 Carter Road

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

• Open Garden: Betsy and Brian Hodgins invite you to explore their waterfront garden at 228 David Road. 1 to 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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

• Family Clay: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks at Artisan Square, phone 604-947-2522 to register.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

• AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall.

• Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and B. I. Preschool, 947-9626.

• Family Place: For parents, caregivers and children 0-6 years. Mon., Tues., Thurs. 10-1. (604) 947-2717, 650 Carter Road.

• SKY: 9 a.m. line dancing; 9:45 exercises, singing and refreshments; 11a.m. speaker is Dr. Andrea

Kaufman “Ageing Mindfully”. Bowen Court. All welcome.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

• Legion: Open from 4-7 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Drop by for socializing, pool and darts.

• AA Meetings: Open Meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 604-434-3933.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

• Post Partum Support Group: Meets 2 evenings/mo. A Family Place program. (604) 947-2717

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

• Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food.

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

THIS WEEK ON BOWEN

• Bowen Island Library: Hours: Tues., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays.

• B. I. Community Museum & Archives: For appt. call 947-2655 or 947-2440.

• Knick Knack Nook: Thurs. - Mon. 9 to 2:30 or 3

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM10 Friday September 9 2011

Advertising RepresentativeThe Bowen Island Undercurrent newspaper has an outstanding opportunity to

develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing.The candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and off er superior customer service.

The successful candidate will have sales experience - preferably in the advertising or retail industry. You are a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list. Good interpersonal skills are a must and experience is an asset. The position requires a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Please submit your resume with cover letter by September 30th, 2011.To: Ad Manager, North Shore [email protected] 604 903-1001#104 – 980 West 1st StreetNorth Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4

An amazing opportunity awaits you...

Advertising Sales ConsultantAdvertising Sales ConsultantThe Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Advertising Sales Consultant. The candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and off er superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to aggressively grow an existing account list. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The successful candidate will have sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position off ers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefi ts package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canadaand the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter byFriday, September 29, 2011.To: Ad Manager, North Shore [email protected] 604 903-1001#104 – 980 West 1st Street

North Vancouver, B.C.V7P 3N4

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATIONATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you re-ceived the CEP (Common Experi-ence Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!COMEDY & STAGE SHOWS for Staff Parties, Christmas Parties, Conventions, Community Clubs, Banquets. Booking for Christmas & 2012. Popovich Productions 25 years in business. Toll free 1-888-856-9282.DIAL-A-LAW: access free informa-tion on BC law. 604-687-4680; 1.800.565.5297; ww.dialalaw.org (audio available). LAWYER RE-FERRAL SERVICE: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1.800.663.1919

041 PERSONALSDATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHAREASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will fi nd a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIM-MICKS - JUST RESULTS! w w w . B u y AT i m e s h a r e . c o m (888)879-7165

75 TRAVELBring the family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all t: www.nsbfl a.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

106 AUTOMOTIVECOMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ME-CHANIC, certifi cation required. Dy-namic manufacturing & processing company in Vancouver is currently accepting resumes. Competitive wage and benefi ts. Email resumes to [email protected]


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESBE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New fran-chise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or vis-it our website:

www.dollarstores.com today.COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffi c Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Invest-ment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing 1-888-579-0892 Must SellGET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000.00 + per year. Multiple Revenue Streams + Na-tional Profi t Sharing. Dealers now being appointed. For Details CALL 866-668-6629 or WWW.TCVEND.COMHOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness in-dustry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online train-ing. www.project4wellness.com

MMAR 44 plant Cannabis Grower, Licence available to established Medical Grower. [email protected] 5 CRAZY WOMEN EN-TREPRENEURS. Slow down your aging/Speed up your income. CALL NOW 24/7. Recorded message. 1-855-314-4450

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seek-ing individuals to join our team. Re-sponsibilities: Water and soil sam-ple collection and fi eld analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifi cations: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfi eld experience is an asset. Re-quired equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: [email protected] ref-erencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

Class 1 City P&D Drivers required for Lower Mainland runs. Full-time opportunity. Start Now! Contact Carl 1-888-453-2813 or E-mail: [email protected]

115 EDUCATIONAIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Fi-nancial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783CLASSES Starting Sept. 12th. Register now for Natural Health Practitioner, Day Spa Practitioner, Holistic Practitioner. www.natural-healthcollege.com. 604-682-7991

Courses Starting Now!Get certifi ed in 13 weeks

12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC1.888.546.2886

Visit: www.lovecars.caINTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853

ONLINE, ACCREDITED, web design training, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Apply today at www.ibde.ca

130 HELP WANTEDFLAGGERS NEEDED

If not certifi ed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944


130 HELP WANTED

FITTERS/WELDERS for fabrication of structural and plate work for a mining equipment manufacturer. Good wages and health benefi ts. Located in Vernon, BC. Send resumes to [email protected] or fax to 250-549-6735.

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B fl atdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefi ts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transpor-tation to Southern Alberta. Call 1 800 647 7995 ext 228 or fax re-sume to 403 647 2763

LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking a loader/hoechucker operator for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time union wages. Email resumes tooffi [email protected] or fax to 250-956-4888.MARINE MECHANIC required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefi ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: [email protected]

TICKETED WELDERS & FABRICATORS req’d for Job-bing/Repair Shop. Experience w/Stick, Mig, Tig, Mechanical. Work solo or team environ-ment in Sundre Alberta. Wage $70,000-$80,000/yr. DOE+ benefi ts. Fax resume 403-638-4649 or email:[email protected] are still hiring - Dozer & excava-tor operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

SEEKING blenz supervisor. Post Secondary & related exp req’d. $13.5/hr. Resume to [email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

FULL-TIME Machinist - Manual Lathe Min. 10 years exp., able to work with close tolerances of /-0.001 on material upto 28” dia., must be able to read/understand engineering drawings, and familiar with different materials. Good wage and benefi ts package available. Fax resume to 604-275-0548 or email: pseltd@pacifi csupportltd.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRANS Carrier Ltd in Fort St John is looking for a 4th year apprentice or journeyman mechanic with trans-port experience. We encourage 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to apply as well. Contact James; [email protected]. Affordable housing is available. Supply resume & ab-stract.

VERY BUSY Service Department. Frontier Peterbilt Sales Estevan SK.has immediate openings for truck and transport technicians, en-gine experience an asset. Top wag-es and benefi ts. Please send re-sume’s attention John Murie.e-mail: [email protected]. fax: 306-636-6321.

163 VOLUNTEERS

Ducks Unlimited Canada is recruiting volunteers for its up-coming fundraising dinner and auction. Meet new people, gain experience and help a great cause. If interested contact:

Tyler Olson Cell: 604-341-0672

Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

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

NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT? $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. [email protected]. www.mertontv.ca.

180 EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees need-ed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web

site: www.4pillars.ca

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive war-ranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com


PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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✓ Do you Own a Car?✓ Borrow up to $20000.00✓ No Credit Checks!✓ Cash same day, local offi ce

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGAAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510****TIME4PAINTING**** We pro-vide quality services at a exception-al price. No Job is to big or to small, increase the value of your home to-day. Call us for your FREE Esti-mate: 604-512-3129

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.


HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

374 TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

PETS

477 PETSAMERICAN Bulldog PUPS NKC reg, vet checked, [email protected] 604-819-6249Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excel-lent pedigree. (604)794-3786CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Working line. Black and black & tan. $650. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602GERMAN SHEPHERD, pure bred 3 yr. old, male. $100. Not neutered. (604)942-7585 778-881-8381 SamLAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, de-wormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217LAB/Retriever, born June 23. family raised. Dewormed, $350. Call (604)795-7257. No sun. callsNEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.comNEO MASTIFF PUPS ready to go, shots, dewormed, tails docked, Call for details (604)615-2682PITT BULL PUPS, 3 females, vet checked, 1st shots, 2 mo. $350/ea Call: 604-217-6551POMERANIAN PUREBRED DOGS. 7 months, 8 months and 9 months in age. WEIGHT 5-7 POUNDS. www.wigglypaws.ca CALL 250-423-4843 EMAIL: [email protected], super fl uffy, 10wks, tiny toy, vet check, 1st shot, m-$750, f-$850. 1(604)354-3003 lv message or email: [email protected]

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.


PETS

477 PETS

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIESSAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIESDO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILD-INGS Priced to Clear - Make an Of-fer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

560 MISC. FOR SALEA FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?


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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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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Per-sonalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-473-5407

SAVE ON HEATING! YUKON Warm Air Furnaces. Wood/Oil - Wood/Electric - Wood only. Certi-fi ed for Canada. Call for factory di-rect pricing & brochure. 1-800-358-0060. www.yukon-eagle.com.

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available.

www.bchomesforsale.com/view/lonebutte/ann/

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

BUILDING SALE... “”ROCK BOT-TOM PRICES”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufactur-ers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

636 MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

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

640 RECREATIONAL

RARE OPPORTUNITY: wa-terfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulat-ed cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare priva-cy, only three lots on the lake, good fi shing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surround-ed by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmo-bile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesfor-sale.com/70mile/frank.)

REAL ESTATE

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1968 VOLVO 144S, European model, 4 cyl., have original plates & reg. Good shape, runs well. $1500 obo. Willie (604)220-8969

810 AUTO FINANCINGNeed A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

TRANSPORTATION

812 AUTO SERVICESFREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can fi nance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta

www.DriveHomeNow.comWANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $4500 obo 604-304-55712006 CHEVROLET Aveo 70,00 kms. auto, new Toyo tires, eco-nomical, 6L. $6700. 604-302-1513.2006 Chevy Cobalt SS fully loaded s/rf. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59,000k. $11,500. 604-789-4859.

2007 FORD FUSION SEFully loaded. Maroon colour, 60K, $7500 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

05 ACURA RSX pristine condition. 44,000 km economical/dependable, sporty, lady driven, 5 spd.$14,700 obo. 604-538-2239. W. Rk.2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $6500. Call: (604)599-0170OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

830 MOTORCYCLES2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE1991 30 Coachman travel trailer full bed&bath, a/c, f/s, oak kitchen slps 6, pics avail. $5500 604-855-8606

TRANSPORTATION

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1991 PACE ARROW125,000m, 35 ft. Exc cond. Fully loaded with Gear Vendor trans, including tow car 1997 Saturn 107,000k with Brake Buddy tow kit. New fridge, new front tires, 7000 watt onon. generator, hydraulic levelers.

Complete $25,000. (604)466-4956 after 11am - 10pm

2003 31.5’ Citation 5th wheel R/L, 2 tip outs, bike hitch, loaded. $25,900. Call (604)796-9074

CAMPER & TRUCK 1976 GMC 3/4 Ton Sierra Clas-sic Camper Special. 149 Miles. Collector status. 1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper, WS model with all trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8’ awning.

Excellent Condition. Call for more info. $12,500/both.

604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

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

SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002 HONDA CRV EX, AWD, black auto, 151,000 km. No rust or dents, lady driven, $10,800. 604-542-9921

2006 Chev Trailblazer, 4WD, 107kms, immac cond. sunroof, fully equip. $10,000 obo. 604-309-4001.

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1989 F-150 LONG BOX. Reg. cab, canopy, CD player, brake control hitch, V8, auto, Aircared. Exc. cond. $1,900. obo. 604-308-9848

Advertising Sales ConsultantAdvertising Sales ConsultantThe Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Advertising Sales Consultant. The candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and off er superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to aggressively grow an existing account list. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The successful candidate will have sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position off ers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefi ts package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canadaand the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter byFriday, September 29, 2011.To: Ad Manager, North Shore [email protected] 604 903-1001#104 – 980 West 1st Street

North Vancouver, B.C.V7P 3N4

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BOWEN ISLAND MUNIC IPAL ITY

GRANTS-IN-AID Fall Cycle 2011

Deadline for ApplicationsSeptember 30, 2011Applications for the fall cycle Grants-in-Aid will be accepted until September 30, 2011.

Information about the program criteria, Grants-in-Aid policy and application forms are available at Municipal Hall, and on our website www.bimbc.ca or contact Municipal Hall at 604-947-4255.

Bowen Island Municipality981 Artisan LaneBowen Island, BCV0N 1G0Fax: 604-947-0193

It’s time to reach for the SKYPAM STIMPSON

S E N I O R S K E E P I N G Y O U N G

On Monday September 12, Seniors Keeping Young (SKY) will be commenc-

ing its fall season. This is the only seniors organization, run by seniors on Bowen Island, (55 years and up!) and has been well attended every Monday for many years.

It begins with line dancing at 9 a.m., gentle exercises at 9:45 for 45 minutes, followed by an optional singsong and time to have refresh-ments and meet one another. From 11 a.m. to noon, there are many interesting speakers and presenta-tions are made on a variety of top-

ics. These presentations are open to all ages and are advertised weekly in the calendar section of The Undercurrent.

The speaker on September 12 is Dr. Andrea Kaufman on “Ageing Mindfully”. There is a drop-in fee of $2 to cover speakers and refresh-ments and an optional yearly $5 membership fee which allows a dis-count on the cost of outings which are arranged throughout the year.Last year we saw the Christmas lights at the Van Dusen Gardens, visited the Railway Museum, the Brittania Mining Museum, and the Museum of Anthropolgy at U.B.C. More interesting trips are planned for the coming year.

The meetings are held in the lounge at Bowen Court, 1070 Miller Road and they are a great way to meet people and have fun. No need to join in all the activities; you can chose the ones that interest you.

For more information phone April Sear at 604-947-9190.

JOHN LAWRENCE

B I G A R D E N C L U B

The Garden Club invites all Islanders to their last open garden of the year. The hosts

are Betsy and Brian Hodgins of 228 David Road.

The Hodgins bought the prop-erty in 1976 and, in retirement after 2001, made the garden a special focus. This is waterfront prop-erty facing due east and therefore receiving the brunt of the wet win-ter South Easters. A cliff on the northern boundary provides protec-tion from the Squamish winds and hosts the ground-clinging small but succulent native blackberry. A series

of terraces lead the eye to the rocky outcroppings on the shoreline.

The terraces include lawns, gar-den beds, and two naturally fed ponds. An area of wetland is home to three large gunnera and a variety of ferns of which the maidenhair is a special favourite. The western boundary of the garden at the rear of the house is home to a forest of majestic mature rhododendrons.

This is a garden with a sense of the wild. Be prepared for the occa-sional scramble and the feel of the wind blowing up from the sea.

The garden will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. Visitors are encouraged to wear a stout pair of shoes.

Terraced garden has sense of the wild

BOWEN Island spacious 3 BR house, F/P, play area, W/D, N/S pet OK. Avail Oct 1 $1250/mo.

Call 604-837-1700-------------------

BOWEN Island, 1 BR Grd fl r, sep entry, full kit, F/P, W/D, N/S, pet neg. Ideal for single person.

Avail now. $750/mo.Call 604-837-1700

--------------------Rent both units – ideal for large

family for $ 1750/mo. Call 604-837-1700

Break out the BBQ Come get your “Custom Cut”Steaks, Chops and Bowen-

Made Smokiesat the Bowen Butcher Shop

on Alderwood Farm1351 Adams Rd- 947-9434

Open Wed-Sun 10-5pm

CLEANING SERVICE, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Special event & spring cleaning. De-

pendable, personal service with attention to detail. Call 947-2779

or email: [email protected]

FOR RENT: 2 BDR apt in Village Square. Avail Sept 1.

References req’d. Sorry no pets604-947-2944

EXPRESS YOURSELFSinging & Piano Lessons

available - for all ages.Share the gift of music.

Cheryl 947-2063

FOR RENT: Fully furnished/equipped beautiful private 3 to 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, new elegant country home. Gated, circular drive, lovely grounds. $2500/ mos.short or long term 604-908-9112

FOR SALE: Grill Pro propane smoker, 14”x16”x48”, like new,

$150.(604)250-4328

FREE: 2 appliances - but must pick up: White - Westinghouse propane stove & White - Whirl-

pool refrigerator. Both in working order. Call Carol 604-313-5869.

GUITAR WITH SONG Ages 8 to adult. Build repertoire with performance and recording

opportunities. Louise Escallier - voice & guitar

coach. 604 947 9070

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

Kindling - $20 a boxCall 947-2430

YARD SALE: Sun, Sept. 11, 10-2.751 Channelview.

high quality children’s items.

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invites you to a

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday, September 16, 2011

Waterfront trail entrance by the lighthouse (Lot 14, end of Lighthouse Lane)

Refreshments, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Door prize draw at 4:45 PM

Songs by Shari Ulrich

September 9, 2011 Undercurrent

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