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Truthiness 2014
Words being thrown around in election season
The visitor experience
Survey yields heartfelt responses
Halloween came early to the meadow in Crippen Park last weekend with the Bowen Island Horse Riders Association (BIHORA) annual event, Halloween with Horses. More photos on page 16. Emmett Sparling, photo
Council pushes ahead with Lot 2 rezoning MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Plans to rezone the community owned lands between Senior’s Lane and the grounds of BICS will be forwarded to the Islands Trust for approval after being given third reading by council this week. The rezoning plans divide the 11.4 acre property into three parts, which could include a medical centre within a four-storey apartment building, a “Community Campus” which would include a town hall, various other community facilities, and townhomes. In order to make this rezoning happen, council needs to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB). Planning consultant Judy McLeod presented a report on how to move forward based on feedback collected at the public hearing in July. She told council that some members of the public, even those who were supportive of the plan overall, were concerned that public consultation about it was insufficient. More specifically, McLeod said that people pointed to the increase in density, the height of proposed apartment buildings, and the allowance of secondary suites within the townhouse buildings as being problematic. In response, council agreed to limit the
height of the apartment building to three stories, and eliminate the secondary suites allowed within the town home units. They also agreed to prioritize community facilities on Area 3 (where the community campus is planned) as opposed to such facilities having equal footing with a potential apartment building. The final decision on the rezoning of this land will be left to the next council. Mayoral candidate Murray Skeels says that as far as he is concerned, this week’s decision by council is for optics. “They could’ve done it within the first three months of their term,” says Skeels. He adds that he has concerns about whether things like an intersection between the top of Lot 2 and the bottom of the community school’s land is even possible. “It is a very high density rezoning. If I were doing it I would have had a traffic engineer look at the plan right off the bat. I don’t think they’ve done their proper homework on this.” Rather than large scale plans such as this one, Skeels says he prefers tackling one small project at a time. “It is very complex, to look at a large piece of land and build roads and imagine how you can divide it up and make money off of it,” he says. continued, PAGE 2
Positive outcome on twolane loading withers MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
On October 14, council passed a resolution for staff to come up with a way to implement the Easier Cove Loading plan, which envisioned cars lining up and loading onto the ferry from the two right-hand laned on Bowen Island Trunk Road. This week, the municipality’s Chief Administrative Officer, Kathy Lalonde, told council this week that there was nothing easy about moving forward with the Easier Cove Loading plan when looking at all the rules and regulations. In her overview of the staff report, Lalonde told council that the “kicker” is the fact that a Temporary Use Permit would be required to re-dedicate the use of on-street parking as a ferry lane. She emphasized that the aquisition of this permit is necessary according to law. “This process would require public consultation and referral to the Islands Trust, and the earliest we could have this, and in my mind this is really pushing it would be early January,” said Lalonde. Continuing with notes from the report, Lalonde said that the number of ferry marshalling spots available under this plan would be 25, which is less than appeared in
the earlier version of the plan as it did not take into account things like the inability to block fire hydrants. Originally, said Lalonde, what was appealing about the plan was that a full ferry loading would be accommodated by the two lanes. Lalonde added that while the Easier Cove Loading plan suggests that two-lane loading occur every day from 5 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., staff felt that this short time frame would ensure chaos in the Cove and that the plan should be in effect until noon each day. Lalonde brought forward numerous further complications to the plan, including an unwillingness to place the Denver Boot on cars that were left overnight on Bowen Island Trunk Road, and the need to replace street parking during business hours. Lalond said that ultimately, trying to make the plan work underscored, in her mind, the need for a Bowen Island transportation plan. “We’re up against the wire here, and trying to deal with things piece-meal,” she said. Council decided to hold off on rescinding the motion made on October 14 that aimed to make the Easier Cove Loading plan a reality, so that staff could meet and discuss the issue with Tom Matzen (the concept’s main proponent). continued, PAGE 2
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Mayoral candidates and community lands
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“I think my approach is a little more nuanced, and I would prefer taking these things piece by piece. For example, we could look at one small piece of land and ask whether it might be possible to build a four-plex there, then get together with the local developers and builders and figure out how to take it from there.” Mayoral candidate Stacy Beamer says he supports the rezoning of the Surplus Crippen Park lands that are now owned by the municipality, such as Lot 2. “We need to create a measurable value in those properties, and it can only be done through this process,” says Beamer. “That said, I only support this process if we do it while looking at the big picture infrastructure needs within the Cove. Also, when we do choose to develop these lands, the developers should pay their fair share towards community amenities.”
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Disappointment about staff review of two-land loading from PAGE 1 “My sense is that in order to follow proper decorum, we should at least consult with Tom and the other people who brought this forward,” said councillor Andrew Stone. Matzen says that he is disappointed in council’s latest decision, in particular because staff “arbitrarily” changed the terms of the proposal by extending it through the whole morning. “It was only the morning commute, for many reasons,” says Matzen. “Only because the hours of the plan were extended do we require a Temporary Use Permit - because in the early morning hours there is only one business open that requires those parking spaces that would be turned into ferry loading. The OCP does not make reference to preserving parking outside of business hours. Neither does BIM bylaws. Neither does Island Trust statutes. This is a simple, low-cost way if implemented as proposed. If implemented as staff modified the proposal not so. Hopefully council will see this and direct staff accordingly.” Lalonde says that staff is not opposed to the Easy Cove Loading plan, but made suggestions based on past experiences with the Bowen Queen. Questions of cost and enforcement will be taken up in further conversations with BC Ferries, and staff will also meet with Matzen to discuss the challenges to implementation next week.
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ELECT TIM RHODES MAYOR #BuildingConsensUs
• Medical Clinic • On-island Health Services & Community Paramedicine • Safe drinking water & Cove Bay Water System • Seniors, Snug Cove House & Continuum of Care • Marginalized Citizens
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e are a community that cares for each other er in times t of need, grief and loss. We need to take this care – thiss carefulness c and compassion – and build it into our day-to-day comm mmunity health services to provide more security for the elderly and for the parents of the very young and better quality of life for those with chro onic illness.
Young families are our ur future fu and seniors, our contin inuity. Because of the serious gaps and shortages in the specttrum of our on-island health care, neither young families nor senio eniors are well served on Bowen Island. These gaps are being identifi fied by a passionate few who are building a volunteer community around mitigations (like our ur Caring Circle), working towards solutions (like our Community Medical Clinic Society) y) and a advocating at council.
Leadership and action at council is needed to get these initiatives to the finish line. Recently Tim met with a group promoting a program funded by the province called Community Paramedicine as a way to fill in some of the gaps in our health services. He made a solid case, with the support of CAO Kathy Lalonde, for Bowen to be one of the communities considered when this program is rolled-out in the spring of 2015. The municipality will be making application as soon as documents are available. “Tim’s commitment to addressing Bowen’s needs in a prudent yet expeditious way is clear to anyone who has worked with him. There are many important issues, involving the arts, education, the environment and elder care for example that have felt his influence. From myy own experience, it is evident that, if we want to see reasonable access to good primary health th care for everyone on Bowen, we need the kind of leadership on Council that Tim will provid de. Bud Massender, Bowen Island Residentt & pharmacist
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We are all Bowen Islanders MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
I only heard later about the buttons that our Mayor, Jack Adelaar, was handing out at this year’s Bowfest. The slogan, “We are all Bowen Islanders,” it stuck in my head immediately. I’ve been thinking about it for months now, and with that in mind, thinking about Jack and how to write about him. I feel I’m a little late on this; Jack Adelaar will never read what I write about him. Sometimes I hesitate, its hard to get these things right. While some say our last election was all about the National Park, I’d say it was more about picking sides. And Jack was on one of those “sides.” While he sat in the mayor’s chair, changing that, or changing the perception of that, did not seem to be one of his priorities. He wanted to get on with the job of making things happen on Bowen Island. As the editor of The Undercurrent, I spent close to
a year listening to Jack in council, over the phone, and in my office. I can comfortably say that our worldviews were pretty well polar opposites, but I’m pretty sure that was just fine for both of us. Occasionally, I’d write something and he’d tell me he’d hoped for a different headline, or he wished I didn’t cover the story at all. He understood, though, that my job was not to please him but rather to communicate the local news in the most honest and fair way I could. All of this is just a round about way of saying that while I did not know Jack well, I liked the guy, and I liked him a whole lot more than I expected to. I believe that when Jack handed out those buttons at Bowfest, he meant what he said. He wanted other people to wear that slogan on their shirts and mean it too. If I have one hope for the outcome of this election, it is that whoever ends up in the mayor’s chair sees it this way too – and prioritizes the uniting of this community. Of course, all the candidates say
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Dear Editor, I have decided to leave public life as of December 1, which marks the end of my term on Bowen Island Municipal Council. I will continue to be active on matters that I know are critical to our survival as an island and a region. I will join people in the community who are doing good works outside of the immediate political landscape. I strongly believe the answers to many of our woes lie not in the political fray but in the quieter corners of where we live. I will return to public life at some point but for now I will continue with my volunteer work and look for new challenges that harness my array of experience as a creative professional in design and video/sound production along with my unique experience in both local and regional governments. In closing, I truly wish all of the candidates well and a special heartfelt note to the people who are running to be elected for the first time. Entering public life is a very special thing. You will know this within minutes of being elected. You will feel the weight of your responsibility to your community. For those entering into The Islands Trust you will feel the weight of your responsibility to the region and to this fragile land and seascape you have been called to steward. So go forward and do good work once you are elected. It will be more than you can imagine and it will be good. It has been an honour to serve Bowen Island, the Islands Trust and Metro Vancouver these past three years. So long for now.
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they are putting “respectful dialogue” in their platforms. But what does this mean, really? Well, for a start, I think it means apologizing for past wrongs and owning up to past mistakes. While newcomers to council will have less to apologize for, they can start out right by acknowledging that a no “side” can claim the hero’s status on this island. My second hope is that, regardless of who wins, the many engaged and active citizens on this island will also set aside any sense of partisanship and work hard with the new council - whoever they may be - to build a better island. How so? They can keep holding our elected officials to account, even if they happen to be friends; and they can make compromises for the greater good. There, I’ve had my say. Jack Adelaar, thank you for giving your very best to Bowen Island, and thank you for showing up until the very end. We are all Bowen Islanders.
Andrew Stone
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The official opposition To the Editor, Noted singer, songwriter and musician Shari Ulrich wrote a letter to The Undercurrent last week in praise of mayoral candidate Tim Rhodes. She wrote that Mr. Rhodes was the best candidate because he’s the only one of the mayoral contenders who has held municipal office. Shari Ulrich is a very nice person, but it seems that even very nice people can be infected with the urge to say unpleasant things during a municipal elections - because she also wrote that candidate Murray Skeels deliberately twists the facts, has an abrasive personality, has a lust for power, and has been plotting for years to get the mayoral job. I have never witnessed Mr. Skeels’ abrasive personality and have never been personally abraded by it, so I can’t speak to that, other than to say I’d be surprised if it was true. A lust for power? Plotting for years to get the mayor’s job? Why did he then suggest earlier this month, when he saw that Mr. Rhodes was at that time running
unopposed, that I, or others, should run for the job? Mr. Skeels has just retired after years of running two successful Bowen businesses with his wife Janice. The last thing he wanted was another dose of stress. Fortunately for Bowen, he was persuaded to change his mind. He’s been on the island for a long time and cares deeply about it. Twists the facts? His essays on local politics in the flyer put out by his old business, the Office at Artisan Square, were constantly criticised as mere opinion during the three years of the last council. Only one side of the political spectrum was doing the criticising, and that was because he was saying what they didn’t want others to hear. The last council had almost complete political unity, with few or no internal opposition voices. Mr. Skeels’ writings provided the closest thing we had to an Official Opposition. If they were opinions, they were opinions based on fact. Mr. Skeels is very well connected, an excellent listener, and very well informed.
I am very happy to see such a long list of islanders eager to stand for our next council. Bowen has many energetic, talented people with much to contribute. Now it is our turn to choose a mayor and six councilors who will work together to enhance island life. And thank goodness there are some new faces. Last time around, the council’s first move was to hide themselves away, and then they spent three years investing all their time and too much of our treasure in grandiose schemes that went nowhere. In the end, those costly and unfeasible schemes floundered, and one-third of the ‘just get it done’ council was forced to resign due to conflicts of interest. Let’s face it – the out-going council was dysfunctional. In last week’s Undercurrent, Shari Ulrich’s letter to the editor was headlined: “Experience is critical for a council that can move forward.” I guess she likes the incumbents. But I say it’s time to change the channel. Especially after being made to suffer through the ‘experience’ of council’s backroom boondoggles – lead by incumbents Alison Morse and Tim Rhodes. I know that this time, we will make good choices and elect a diverse group
of people with a new range of talents, interests, and experiences. I also favor candidates who are thoughtful, careful and realistic. I don’t want to be sold grand promises that can’t be delivered again, even if they are packaged up in slick and colourful campaign ads, complete with focus-group tested words and messages. Have you read the promises: pragmatic astute expertise inextricably linked to a complex of bold consensus leadership? Please, this is Bowen; we can see through that big-city spin. That’s why we moved here. It’s the people and places that matter now, not pretty, petty political games. Above all, let’s vote for people with open, curious and independent minds; people who will represent all islanders – young and old, rich or poor – and not just special interest groups with costly consultants. We also need to elect people that can have fun, and will genuinely enjoy engaging with the whole community. One final thought: I also firmly believe that it’s time we elect more young people and more women. We need more diversity for a more respectful and inclusive discussion about Bowen issues. Good luck to all! Len Gilday
Skeels keeps the game fair To the Editor, On the other hand, some of us see Murray as a kind of referee out there calling offsides, often right, sometimes wrong, but always trying the keep the game fair. The Bulletin is where we look for a plainspoken interpretation of how this place actually operates The writing is straightforward and free of platitudes. Tough questions get asked so raw nerves get touched. No one sues, perhaps because the nerves need the touch-
PAULINE LE BEL COMMUNITY CAULDRON
One of the benefits of a municipal election is that it encourages us to question who we are as a community and what we want for the future of our island. It gives us a chance to reaffirm what it is we love about our home, what we want to protect, and what we believe needs to change. In an attempt to be an informed voter, I had a look at the profiles of the various candidates on the municipal site. I was impressed with the skill, expertise and hard work of many of those seeking office. These are brave souls willing to take on the formidable task of serving their community by steering the good ship Bowen.
We should be thankful we’re not in Burnaby where one of the mayoral candidates has declared that she will “ban kissing in public.”
Graham Ritchie
Time to change the channel Dear Editor,
The Not-So-Silly Season
ing. And there are always just too many inconvenient grains of truth. As for the muse that Murray has been grooming all these years to run for mayor: what an excellent idea. Who better than someone who has thought realistically about this island for a very, very, long time and has shared insights and doubts with remarkable clarity. A decade of Bulletins is a lot of foreplay. Ron Woodall
We should be thankful we’re not in Burnaby where one of the mayoral candidates has declared that she will “ban kissing in public” or any other activity that “hints sex/sexuality” such as the kissthe-bride moment at a wedding. She explains that she is committed to establishing a “wholesome society.” I wonder if singing a song about kissing in public - would also be banned, in which case I would not be able to sing one of my most popular songs. She will also freeze taxes and remove the school board and believes she has been “directed by god.” Our candidates, I suspect have less divine direction but one more in keeping with what is best for our community. So how do we know what’s best? We might take a look at Hamilton. Since July of this year, hundreds of residents and dozens of volunteers have come together with the Council of Canadians and the Hamilton Civic League to explore what people care about and what they want to see improved in their city. The idea was to articulate a positive vision, one that reflects the aspirations of the community. They came up with a People’s Platform, 47 recommendations which they presented to all the candidates and asked them to choose the ones they would support.
The platform was then put online for Hamilton residents to assess and vote. Residents can vote only once and - I find this very interesting - there is no age restriction. On October 25, they will announce which proposals have widespread support and which candidates support them. That way Hamiltonians get to say what they want before they decide who they want. It seems to me we already have our own version of a People’s Platform. It comes out of the Vital Conversation sponsored by the Bowen Island Community Foundation last May. If we were attempting to create our own People’s Platform it would probably look like the results of that event. I was one of a diverse group of islanders invited to share our hopes and dreams for the island, and to reach a broad consensus on what was important and what could be improved upon. Participants named the following priorities: a need for leadership to create a vehicle of respectful dialogue and consensus building; a community gathering place; improved health services; long term protection of and access to Bowen’s exceptional natural environment; transportation choices; care for seniors and marginalized people; and civic pride. If these priorities resonate, you might want to ask the candidates where they stand on these issues. You might also want to find out what they love about this island. There’s an evocative Spanish word, querencia, which speaks of one’s sense of place. It comes from the verb, querer, to want, to desire, to love. It means both respect and love of place, a safe haven from which one draws strength. According to writer, Barry Lopez, in The Rediscovery of North America, querencia refers to “a place in which we know exactly who we are … a place from which one’s strength of character is drawn.” Because I’m giving a workshop in Victoria on November 1st, I will miss the all-candidates debate. I’ll look for other opportunities to discover who supports what I think is best for the island, and remain open to having my mind changed and expanded. I’d like to ask them if they walk the land, if they know the trees in the forest, if they eat from our local soils, if they know the name of the Arctic outflow wind that howls through Howe Sound in winter, if they are on friendly terms with our birds, if they have heard the music of our waterfalls and walked in (not on) our waters, if they go to concerts featuring local musicians, eat at our exceptional restaurants, buy their groceries here, shop at the local stores. I would ask them how they draw their strength of character from the island.
Pick your own “Dream Team” in 2014 Dear Editor, Elections are important. Since becoming a municipality we have been challenged to elect a balanced and functional Council that can direct staff to effectively utilize our limited municipal resources. The current Council has made good progress in getting Municipal Hall in order. Kathy Lalonde is a dynamic leader and has built a team that works well together. Our financial house is in order thanks to the work of the Finance Advisory Committee and Manager of Finance Kristen Watson. This is a good start but the heavy lifting of some more serious decision-making is still before us. This election, November 15, will set the stage. Leslee and I came to Bowen Island in 2009 with a keen interest in helping build community. Having served as a Municipal Councillor in Whistler and having worked on the provision of affordable housing in Whistler, on Bowen and elsewhere, I have been a keen observer of the efforts on Bowen to preserve the spectacular natural setting, maintain a strong diverse community and support a local economy. With our capable staff at Municipal Hall, we now need to elect a Council that can work as a team with a diversity of skills and experience to get things done. And we need a mayor who can tap in to their collective wisdom, keep them working collaboratively, and guide the process of productive decision-making,
leading to practical solutions to meet our objectives – environmental, social and economic. It is a good idea to have some experience at the table, especially in the Mayor’s chair, since unlike other elections, the most incumbents we will be able to elect is two out of seven. Bearing that in mind and having looked extensively at all the candidates and their platforms, here are my picks for a Council that will bring a great mix of skills and experience. They represent more diversity in age and gender than we have had on Council recently. Mayor: Tim Rhodes Council: Gary Ander, Yvette Gabrielle, Michael Kaile, Alison Morse, Melanie Mason, Maureen Nicholson Having heard them speak in a couple of different venues last weekend, these candidates have differing perspectives and priorities but a shared interest in listening. They don’t seem interested in dwelling on past differences or vilifying their predecessors. They all speak about wanting constructive, respectful dialogue and working with others to get things done. Please cast your ballot in this election, pick your own dream team and help us, as a community, place our confidence in solid local leadership. We will all be better off if we do. Tim Wake
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Visitors to Bowen speak from the heart MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Are you a regular ferry commuter? Or a regular bus rider, on- or off-island? Would you like to see better integrated transportation options on Bowen Island? If so, have you considered applying to join BIMTAC? Members Requested for the BIM Transportation Advisory Committee
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Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from members of the public interested in joining the Bowen Island Municipal Transportation Advisory Committee (BIMTAC). The Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council and staff on transportation services to, from and on Bowen Island and to ensure that transportation services meet the needs of the Bowen Community. Please visit the Committee’s page on the BIM website for more information, including the Terms of Reference: http://www.bimbc.ca/content/transportation-advisory-committee-0 Those interested in sitting on BIMTAC are asked to fill out an application form: https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=37770 Please submit your completed application via email, fax or regular mail by Monday, November 3rd, 2014 at 4:00 pm. to: Hope Dallas, Committee Clerk Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 EMAIL: hdallas@bimbc.ca WEBSITE: www.bimbc.ca PHONE: 604-947-4255 FAX: 604-947-0193
At council this week, Sheree Johnson and Edward Wachtman, members of the municipality’s Economic Development Branding Sub-Committee, presented a preliminary overview of information collected through responses to the Visitors Exit Survey conducted this summer. Roughly 4,000 to 4,500 information cards led to a survey link online; 307 visitors responded. “The completeness and depth of these responses is informative in itself,” says Wachtman. “Some visitors took the time to write lengthy paragraphs about their experience and how they felt about their time on Bowen.” The survey asked both open-ended and quantitative questions, with an overall aim of discovering ‘the emotional heart’ of the visitor experience of Bowen Island. “In order to create compelling communications, to capture people’s imaginations so they want to come to Bowen, we need to understand what the emotional benefits are of being here,” says Johnson. Wachtman added, “And if we can create an emotional connection with visitors, they will more likely come back and also tell their friends to visit Bowen.” Johnson noted that when visitors responded to the question ‘what three words come to mind when you think of Bowen,’ the top words were peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. When asked ‘what makes Bowen unique,’ visitors overwhelming mentioned the closeness to Vancouver. “None of our competitor destinations, not Whistler or Squamish or the Sunshine Coast, are as close to the city as we are. It felt to visitors that when they come here, they are in ‘another world’,” says Wachtman. One visitor whimsically wrote, “It feels like time has not caught up to
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this magical land. Like walking through the armoire into Narnia without an evil queen to worry about.” Visitors often described their journey as a healing escape from the stress of city life to a peaceful haven of harmony and balance. Even the ferry, which for us can sometimes feel like a hassle, is part of the healing and magic of the Bowen Island experience. One visitor wrote it so clearly, “The ferry ride alone recharged me as I saw the surrounding mountains and sparkly waters.” Johnson and Wachtman believe these visitor insights will be useful in guiding business opportunities for tourism on Bowen. They look forward to continuing their work with the municipality’s Economic Development Committee towards a comprehensive branding project. Both say that overall, the survey results left them feeling extremely proud to be Bowen Islanders.
Who came to Bowen this summer? • • • • • • • •
45 % of visitors to Bowen came from Vancouver 65% of visitors came as part of a family 30% of people were between the ages of 20 - 37 48% of visitors did nothing in particular 25% of visitors came on foot 48% came for a short get away 73% have been to Bowen before roughly 30% came to visit family or friends, or for particular events
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Bics Pac Meeting
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On November 15, 2014, voters in the District of West Vancouver, Municipality of Bowen Island, Village of Lions Bay, and part of Metro Vancouver Electoral Area A will elect five Trustees for School District 45, West Vancouver Board of Education. Bowen Island Community School Parent Advisory Council (BICS PAC) is pleased to invite the candidates to our next PAC meeting for a meet and greet with Bowen Islanders. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please contact bicspac@sd45.bc.ca for more information.
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Mayoral candidate question and answer session Monday, Nov. 3, 7 – 9 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel TINA NIELSEN SUBMISSION
Bowen Library is hosting a Mayoral candidates Question and Answer session on Monday November 3 from 7 to 9 pm at Cates Hill Chapel. The Mayor is a member of council with one vote, however, the role of the Mayor has additional statutory responsibilities from that of councillors, and is a position of leadership. The Mayor provides leadership to council in deciding what the municipality will do, sets and manages the tone of meetings, and reflects the will of council as a whole. It is a job requiring a variety of leadership and managerial skills.
In order to allow each of the Mayoral candidates to speak to their understanding of the role and to describe the skills or experience they would bring to this important position, the library is hosting a special public question and answer session with the mayoral candidates. We are asking Bowen Islanders to submit questions for the candidates in advance of the November 3rd session. Questions will be drawn from those we receive by midnight Sunday November 2nd, and we ask that you consider the leadership role of the Mayor and the unique qualities needed for this position in your questions. Each candidate will be given a set amount of time to answer and all will speak to the same questions.
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Please email questions to the library info@bowenlibrary.ca, post to our Facebook page or drop off written questions to the library. We expect that only about a dozen questions will be able to be answered by all candidates in the two hours, so questions from the floor will only be asked if there is time remaining. Hope to see you on Monday November 3rd at Cates Chapel. Session starts at 7 pm.
Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon
Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork Minister of Music: Lynn Williams
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BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH As part of its regular water system maintenance program, the Municipality will flush water mains in Bowen Bay, Bluewater Park, Cove Bay, Eagle Cliff, Hood Point, King Edward Bay and Tunstall Bay from November 8, 2014 to December 13, 2014. This procedure is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes and will not pose a health hazard. Municipal staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. Flushing will take place 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note: Snug Cove and Cates Hill to Millers Landing areas will be flushed on November 8th and 9th to alleviate water interruption for Bowen Island Community School.
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Every effort will be made to ensure that water quality is not affected. Some turbidity and higher than normal chlorine concentrations may be present for short periods, as well as reduced and fluctuating water pressure during flushing times. Running your tap briefly should clear this up. For more information call Public Works at 604-947-4255. Reminder It is recommended that water users with compromised immune systems ensure that their drinking water is boiled, filtered or distilled. • 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 • TEL: 604-947-4255 • FAX: 604-947-0193 • • e-mail: bim@bimbc.ca • website: www.bimbc.ca •
Pastor Clinton Neal 1070 Miller Road 604-947-0384 Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY REOI No. BIM-2014-725 COMPOSTING ON BOWEN ISLAND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Bowen Island is a community of some 3,700 residents located approximately 20 minutes by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, British Columbia. Approximately 1,300 residents receive weekly curbside pick-up of organics (kitchen scraps and yard waste) and bi-weekly curbside pick-up of non-organic waste. A contractor delivers these materials to a central site on Bowen Island at which location loads are consolidated prior to shipment to the Metro Transfer Station in North Vancouver, BC. Residents separate recyclable materials and deliver these to the same central location from which a contractor hauls the products to the appropriate brokers.
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The work described above is being performed by a firm in accordance with a municipal contract which will expire December 31, 2018. The Municipality wishes to examine the potential for a private contractor to compost organics on Bowen Island that can be proven technically, environmentally and economically feasible. Bowen Island Municipality is seeking Expressions of Interest from companies that may ultimately wish to receive a Request for a Proposal. Expressions of Interest, together with Statements of Qualifications, should be sent to: Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 ATTENTION: Al Fontes, Engineering Assistant Public Works Department afontes@bimbc.ca 604-947-4255 Interested parties are requested to submit Expressions of Interest/Statements of Qualifications by December 1, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that respondents are solely responsible for their own expenses in preparing a response. Bowen Island Municipality will not be liable to any respondent for any claims, whether for costs or damages incurred by the respondent in preparing the response, loss of anticipated profit in connection with any final contract, or any other matter whatsoever. In addition, this EOI is not an agreement to purchase goods or services. Bowen Island Municipality is not bound to enter into a contract with any respondent and will be under no obligation to receive further information, whether written or oral, from any respondent.
• 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 • TEL: 604-947-4255 • FAX: 604-947-0193 • • e-mail: bim@bimbc.ca • website: www.bimbc.ca •
Take notice that Dong Shu Lin on Bowen Island, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Lower Mainland/Surrey, for a Specific Permission for a Residential Private Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land fronting Lot 17, DL 1548, Group 1, NWD, Plan BCP43265, PID: 028-132-208, Bowen Island, BC. The Lands File for this application is file #2411043. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Lower Mainland / Surrey, MFLNRO, at Suite 200, 10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC, V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to December 4, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments after this date. Please visit the website at http://afrd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.
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Public water fountains, this would just be a good idea in general for the island. Having water fountains placed strategically around the island would encourage less waste from water bottles, and help with the sustainability of the island.
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Better sidewalks and pathways for pedestrians- in some places on the island it is quite dangerous for pedestrians. This makes walking to and from the ferry quite hard. It would also be helpful for tourists to have these walkways in the summertime.
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When Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was standing guard at the Na nal War Museum on October 22, he was represen g all of us. His task was to honour the sac ces of the men and women in our Armed Forces who have died prot ng our values. Now he is one of the fallen. Glacier Media, which owns this newspaper, has started a memorial campaign on its crowdfunding site, FundAid. The money will be donated to a trust fund for his young son. Both FundAid and Fundrazr, our crowdfunding partner, have waived the service fees. Please join us in paying tribute to his sacri e. Go to FundAid.ca and search for We Stand On Guard For Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s Son
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Jack Alexander Adelaar July 2, 1944-October 22, 2014 submitted by Maryon Adelaar Jack was born in Wolverhampton, England during WW II, the first son of Emanuel and Livia Adelaar. After the war ended, his family moved to Holland before immigrating to Canada in 1951. Living briefly in Montreal, the Adelaars settled in Weymouth, Nova Scotia. Jack attended KCS (Kings College School) in Windsor, Nova Scotia and Kings and Dalhousie University in Halifax for his undergraduate and law degrees. Jack met his wife of 45 years, Maryon, while working in Montreal during Expo 67. They moved to Vancouver where he practiced law for the next forty years. During that time, Jack and Maryon became very active in the contemporary art scene. Jack was involved with the Western Front, Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver Art Gallery Foundation and Presentation House Gallery. These were decades of learning, travel and friendship with many artists and collectors from around the world. Upon retirement Jack moved into the political arena becoming Mayor of Bowen Island where he had resided part time for many years. This was Jack’s dream job! One of the benefits of life on the island was taking up golf at aged 60+. His life changed forever with a cancer diagnosis in 2012. He faced this challenge with his usual feisty determination. Jack leaves behind his wife Maryon, sons Alex (Margaret-Jean), Jay(Janet), his precious grandchildren, Payton, Trey, Rio, Angus and Alistair. From the east coast are his sister Maritza Adams (Jim) and brother Martin Adelaar (Melanie, Samuel and Nadine) and the Backer family. Celebrations of Jack’s life will be held on Bowen Island and in Vancouver.
Cates Hill Chapel packed for Elizabeth May
A book of condolences for Mayor Jack Adelaar is available at Bowen Island Municipal Hall. All members of the community and visitors to the island are invited to come and sign the book – which will be gifted to the Adelaar family -- located in the main foyer of Municipal Hall. Also, please submit your memories of Jack to editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com for a publication in the coming weeks.
Photo: Mayor Jack Adelaar at the Belterra groundbreaking ceremony. Andrew Stone, Steadistone Productions
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A packed audience greeted Green Party leader Elizabeth May at Cates Hill Chapel last Friday evening. May read from her book, Who We Are, and told the audience about the experience of being locked down in her small office in Ottawa just two days prior, when a soldier was shot on Parliament Hill. “I was really scared but I had to put on a good show for my interns,” said May. “It was a day of violence, terror, pain and panic, but I don’t want it
turned into an excuse to do more violence on this country.” Following the reading from her book, which was copy-edited by local council candidate Maureen Nicholson, the audience had a chance to ask May questions. She gave her perspective on the possibility of Stephen Harper calling a snap election (he will find a way, if the timing is advantageous to him, she said) and low voter turn out (it’s not just young people who aren’t voting, it’s aging people who’ve decided that the system stinks.)
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2014 NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Bowen Island Municipality that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors and two Municipal Trustees for the Islands Trust Council for a four year term commencing December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates at the election for whom votes will be received are:
ADVANCE VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of Bowen Island Municipality on:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
FREEMAN ..........MARCUS..............424 Smugglers Cove Road, Bowen Island
If you are not on the Lists of Registered Electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen; • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in Bowen Island Municipality for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors will also be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.
GABRIELLE ........YVETTE................1125 Lenora Road, Bowen Island
MAIL BALLOT VOTING
KAILE ................MICHAEL .............835 Hummingbird Lane, Bowen Island
Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR • Expect to be absent from Bowen Island Municipality on general voting day and at the times of the advance voting opportunity. Requesting a Mail Ballot package: Before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014 you must complete and submit an application for a mail ballot package by mail. The application can be obtained by contacting Municipal Hall or is available on the municipal website at www.bimbc.ca. The Municipality will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer before the close of voting on general voting day (8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014). It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer within this time limit. Additionally, mail ballots can only be counted if all the required information and signatures are provided.
Mayor - One (1) to be Elected Surname
Usual Names
Residential Address
BEAMER ............STACY .................757 Channelview Drive, Bowen Island RHODES.............TIM......................1255 Deerwalk, Bowen Island SKEELS..............MURRAY ..............851 Valhalla Place, Bowen Island STONE ...............ANDREW..............734 Arbutus Place, Bowen Island
Councillor - Six (6) to be Elected Surname
Usual Names
Residential Address
ANDER...............GARY ...................23 Arbutus Lane, Bowen Island CHAPMAN .........MICHAEL .............438 Cardena Road, Bowen Island FAST..................SUE ELLEN...........504 Reed Road, Bowen Island
MASON..............MELANIE .............840 Hummingbird Lane, Bowen Island MORSE ..............ALISON M............1235 Fairweather Road, Bowen Island NICHOLSON .......MAUREEN............1104 Harding Road, Bowen Island WILLIAMSON .....PETER .................1471 Tunstall Blvd., Bowen Island ZAWADZKI .........GEORGE...............967 Village Drive, Bowen Island
Municipal Trustee for the Islands Trust Council - Two (2) to be Elected Surname
Usual Names
Residential Address
CHAPMAN .........MICHAEL .............438 Cardena Road., Bowen Island FAST..................SUE ELLEN...........504 Reed Road, Bowen Island GABRIELLE ........YVETTE................1125 Lenora Road, Bowen Island KAILE ................MICHAEL .............835 Hummingbird Lane, Bowen Island MORSE ..............ALISON M............1235 Fairweather Road., Bowen Island NICHOLSON .......MAUREEN............1104 Harding Road, Bowen Island STONE ...............ANDREW..............734 Arbutus Place, Bowen Island WILLIAMSON .....PETER .................1471 Tunstall Boulevard, Bowen Island
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of Bowen Island Municipality on:
Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: • Bowen Island Community School, 1041 Mt. Gardner Road, Bowen Island, B.C.; • Westcot Elementary School, 760 Westcot Road, West Vancouver, B.C.; or • 1070 Miller Road, Bowen Island, B.C. (1:00 – 2:00 p.m. only for residents and staff of Bowen Court).
SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS
The School District #45 Trustee Election is administered through the District of West Vancouver. For further information please contact their Election Office via telephone at 604-925-7045, via e-mail at election@westvancouver.ca or visit their website at www. westvancouver.ca FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kathy Lalonde Chief Election Officer
Casey Grundy Deputy Chief Election Officer
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Candidate question and answers younger people. And second, I see a lack of professionalism and courtesy in how council deals with the public, and with each other. We can do much better on Bowen Island. We have an amazing group of people here who can contribute a great deal to our collective success, but only if council demonstrates inclusiveness and professionalism in its discourse. We must lead by example. My interest in Islands Trust goes back to 2004, when my husband and I spent the summer on Galiano Island. The Gulf Islands have a unique and precious natural character that must be preserved. Yet, total resistance to change is just as problematic as grandiose development. I appreciate how Islands Trust works to strike a balance that preserves the character of the islands by guiding economic development, and I want to be part of this important and ongoing work.
2. What common ground do you share with the other candidates running in this election?
One theme that has clearly emerged through this election is that of respectful dialogue and a more inclusive public process. We also need that inclusive, respectful public process to be efficient, such that it will allow us to move forward and take action. I also share our drive to carry forward key community amenities such as diversity of housing, our community/arts centre, and Snug Cove house. Our on-island and off-island transportation issues literally connect us all, and I’m grateful for the work already done in this area for the next council to continue. Most of all we share our love of Bowen; our colourful community, and the beautiful setting of beaches and forests are all worth working together for.
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3. What are your top three priorities for Bowen?
1. What triggered you to make this step and run for municipal office? I decided to run for both council and islands trust - two roles with very different responsibilities and impacts on the community. I seek a seat on council for two reasons. First, I see a lack of representation on council for families, commuters and
First, let’s establish a respectful and inclusive discourse between council, staff and islanders. An atmosphere where everyone is respected will provide an environment that encourages efficient participation and greater buy-in from the public. Secondly, let’s put a focus on transportation. We need to start evaluating alternatives for getting on and off the island. And finally, let’s move forward with Lot 2 zoning. With the right backdrop of inclusiveness and respectful discourse, we
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can get Lot 2 zoned in a manner that a majority of islanders will get behind.
4. Tell me about the community work you have done that you are most proud of?
I value engaging with and contributing to our incredible, diverse community. I look forward to many more years of sharing funny moments with the women and neighbours at the Knick Knack Nook, co-creating projects with the Community School Association (BICS), and volunteering at my children’s school. Before coming to Bowen, I was involved with my children’s schools and preschools, where we had to step up to the challenges of decreased funding and increased costs, and together we managed to surpass fundraising and community awareness goals. Before having children, I contributed to a variety of boards at my university. Volunteering is deeply rewarding and well worth the hard work of making a plan, setting goals and sticking to the implementation.
5. How will you work to make council open to the concerns and ideas of all Bowen Islanders?
I will have weekly office time, so that people can find me to share their concerns and views. Council should meet in the evening so that families and commuters can attend. I will also encourage council to hold community workshops to make sure we are sharing information and ideas early in the process. And good communication would be supported by accessible information on the website and sensible use of social media such as Facebook. Lastly, it is clear that council would benefit from setting out clear boundaries for acceptable behavior in council interactions.
6. What do you love most about living on Bowen Island?
I appreciate the ‘Bowen-moments’ that reflect our simple sense of community: the incredible courtesy people show to each other; the generosity and kindness - you just don’t see that in the city. The constant backdrop of natural beauty, quiet, and biodiversity affirm that this is the place I love to live.
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New leaders excited to continue adventures with Bowen Scouts
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November 15th 7-11:30 Cates Hill Chapel Light Dinner, Cash Bar, Silent & Live Auctions Live Latin Music & DJ Dancing! Bringing together Maiyelin Soriano, Hector Navarro, John Stiver, Stephen Fisk, Buff Allen & Mike Kenney IPS Student Financial Aid Fundraiser
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Scout leaders Euan Sinclair, Bronwyn Guiton and Chris Bell. Dayna Purdy, photo
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Euan Sinclair and Bronwyn Guiton are now fully certified Cub Scout leaders after having completed the “Wood Badge� qualification this past weekend. They, alongside Chris Bell, make the entirely new leadership of the organization on Bowen, and are hoping that kids between the ages of 8 and 11 will join them for lots of learning and adventure in the
coming year. Scouts Canada is working to revitalize their organization with a new “youth-led� approach. Under the “Canadian Path� program, the Cubs themselves will plan, execute and review their activities. For example, with two boxes of Okanagan apples to sell, Bowen Cubs will be working this week on their sales tactics, locations and price. Scout leader Euan Sinclair says that if all goes well, the new Scout leadership will have a Beaver Colony up and running for kids ages 5 to 7 by January.
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Candidate Question and Answer MICHAEL KAILE C A N D I D AT E F O R C O U N C I L
What common ground do you share with the other candidates running in this election?
We all share a passion for our unique island and want to see it continue to flourish, prosper and remain a welcoming environment for generations to come. I congratulate them all for standing.
What are your top three priorities for Bowen?
I am glad you said “three priorities” as, if I am elected, I will concentrate particularly on three or four priorities to make sure they are completed or in progress in the four years before the next election. I am listing the top three as I see them right now; however, this may change as I learn more about the immediate needs of the island: • A long-term financial strategy and timeline for critical infrastructure and community development. • Pro-active negotiations with all levels of government to develop transportation alternatives for Bowen. Our current ferry services adversely affect housing, employment and the economic health of our island. • Ensure all sections of our community are recognized. It’s important that the quieter voices be heard. We have very pressing needs requiring assistance in practical ways.
and unselfish job beautifying our public spaces around the island.
5. How will you work to make council open to the concerns and ideas of Bowen Islanders?
My whole professional career has been in the hospitality and tourist industry. This has demanded communication, constant mediation, mentoring co-workers and listening to the needs of others. I have enjoyed success in this area and feel confident that “listening” and open dialogue with the people of Bowen will be fundamental to serving the interests of our community.
6. What do you love most about living on Bowen Island?
Diana and I love the feeling of belonging to this close community – and I truly believe it is a very close community. We share the passion everyone has for this island. However, like any garden, it must be nurtured and maintained and this is the obligation of all of us. It is sad to see areas fall into disrepair. We want to be proud of Snug Cove, and we want our Cove to be a vibrant place for all of us to congregate – not just on special occasions but every day. We can make this happen! There is no place like Bowen Island.
Tell me about the community work you have done that you are most proud of?
What triggered you to make this step and run for municipal office?
My wife, Diana, and I love Bowen Island. I have a very real desire to serve our community with the experience I have gained over a lifetime in the tourism industry.
Over a 35-year career in the hotel industry, I have mentored and organized assistance for many people and groups in diverse communities around the world who have few resources of their own. Locally, I serve on the Economic Development Advisory Committee, which works to attract and support small businesses on Bowen. I’m proud to be a member of the main Board of Directors of First Credit Union, headquartered in Powell River, with a thriving branch here on Bowen. I’m also a member of the Bowen Island Garden Club, which does such a fantastic
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This profile was reprinted this week as in last week’s edition, the Undercurrent mistakenly left out Michael Kaile’s responses to questions 1 & 2.
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On the calendar welcome.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1
Bowen Island Community Choir fall coffee house Cates Hill Chapel, 7 p.m. Movember begins Register at Movember.com to join team Mowen Island. For more details email: jillbkenney@gmail. com All candidates meeting at the BICS Gym Doors open at 11:30 a.m., meeting starts at noon
MONDAY NOVEMBER 3
S.K.Y. Seniors Keeping Young 9:00am -exercises 10:00am - Patricia Smith: “Patronage in Mozart’s times” 11:00 Seniors Yoga 1070 Miller Road - all are welcome. Library event: mayoral candidate Q&A Cates Hill Chapel, 7 p.m.
NOVEMBER 8
Corbin Keep and Oliver Swain in concert? 7:30 at Tir-na-nOg Theatre Tickets in advance at Phoenix $20 or at the door $22 (Under 12 free) or Paypal, e-transfer at corbinkeep@ telus.net
NOVEMBER 11
Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, 11 a.m. Lunch at the Legion
NOVEMBER 13
Rotary Meeting – Martha Perkins discussing FundAid and Crowdfunding. 7:30pm at Collins Hall. All are welcome.
NOVEMBER 15
Bootcamp for Procrastinators workshop with Ivan Coyote - tickets on sale at the Gallery at Artisan Square or at www.biac.ca
1950s Hot Havana Night, IPS Fundraiser Live Latin Music, DJ & Dancing 7 - 11:30 at Cates Hill ChapelTickets $35 at Phoenix and IPS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4 AA Meeting Collins Hall 7:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5
Knitting Circle 2 - 5 p.m. Bowen Court - All levels welcome!
ELECTION!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6
Duplicate Bridge @ Bowen Court Call Irene @ 2955 Rotary Meeting Andi Webster discussing her work with large predators in Botswana. 7:30pm at Collins Hall. All are
ALL CANDIDATES MEETING SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL Hosted by: Bowen Island Arts Council Bowen Island Eco-Alliance Bowen Island Improvement Association Doors open at 11:30 11:30 to 12:00 - Meet and greet with individual candidates prior to the all Candidates meeting 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Baby sitting will be provided in the Community Use Room located next door to the Gym and complimentary coffee, tea and cookies will be available.
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To facilitate the question/answer session, we invite members of the community to submit questions in advance and email them no later than October 28th to the editor of the Undercurrent (editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com). Please keep your questions to a maximum of TWO QUESTIONS PER PERSON. Due to time restrictions, please note that we cannot guarantee that all questions will be addressed. This All Candidates Meeting is supported financially by the Bowen Island Municipality. Please mark your calendars and we look forward to welcoming everyone on November 1st.
Welcome to Mowen Island JILL KENNEY SUBMISSION
It’s nearly Movember, the month formerly known as November. In this month, men around the world will begin to sprout mustaches in the name of men’s health – particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. The Mo Bros will be supported by their supportive Mo Sisters in seeking out sponsorship for their moustache-growing efforts. In 2013 over 173,000 Mo Bros and Mo Sistas helped raise over $33.9 million for men’s health in Canada. This year Bowen Island wants to show Canada what a difference a small island can make by turning Bowen Island into Mowen Island for the month of Movember. The goal is to unite the island under the moustache, and help change the face of men’s health. From the sighting of the first moustache, Movember is all about having fun while doing good. Movember provides a chance to bring health, humour and camaraderie into the community. Last year Bowen Island embraced the
moustache and the Bowen Island Fire Department came together to raise over $1300. Kevin Toews, who has been helping to lead the way for the Bowen Island Fire team for the second year in a row says, “Losing a member of our department to cancer, the issue of men’s health is close to home.” Movember on Bowen Island has been led by Darryl Deegan, Nancy Lee and Glenn Cormier. Darryl grew his first Movember moustache in 2007 because of personal connection to prostate cancer. Since then he has passionately raised funds and awareness for the campaign, “In previous years, I have grown solo. This year I am so excited that Bowen Island is coming together as a team,” he says. For Glenn Cormier, the moustache is all about breaking the ice on conversations about Men’s Health. “You find yourself talking about moustaches,” he says. “You definitely find that there is more talk about men’s health during Movember than any other time of the year, it’s great to see that kind of awareness.”
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Oliver Swain and Corbin Keep, both über talented veterans of the BC music scene, are about to embark on their fourth 2014 tour together, which will bring them to Tir-Na-nOg Theatre on Saturday, November 8th at 7:30PM. Tickets ($20 advance/$22 door/under 12 free) are available at Phoenix or via email (paypal or interac etransfer) to corbinkeep@telus.net. As solo performers, Oliver and Corbin have had great successes, however the synergy of these two artists together brings things to a wholly different level. Oliver Swain is one of the best singers out there, with a purity of tone and an astonishing range - both emotionally and technically. Add to this his world class bass and banjo playing, a body of powerful original and uniquely-arranged traditional songs, and you have a performer who, with his bandmate
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Corbin Keep, elicited no less than three rousing standing ovations in a single performance at ArtsWells Festival this summer. Corbin, aka The Wild Cellist, is an innovative player who is also a strong solo performer in his own right. His multifaceted cello playing adds colour, depth and sonic ground to the duo. Performances over the summer tours have included Vancouver and Calgary Folkfests, Victoria JazzFest, Rifflandia, and ArtsWells Festival to name a few. The duo will be playing material from Oliver's recent project: In a Big Machine, some of Corbin's cello-based music (including some Bowen Island songs) and some traditional tunes, done in unique ways. BIMA is proud to be bringing this Roots on the Rock performance to islanders to you November 8th. Don't miss this opportunity and get your tickets now to avoid disappointment! Check out more on these performers here: www.oliverswainmusic.com www.wildcellist.com
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[Writing] Boot Camp for Procrastinators Have you always dreamed of writing your memoirs down but were never sure where to start? Still stuck on that not quite fabulous first line? Enlist today. Ivan Coyote runs you through a series of exercises designed to build up your first line muscles, train yourself to capture those fleeting late night epiphanies, and practice bluffing yourself into believing. Saturday, November 15, 2015, Gallery @ Artisan Sq. Workshop: 1 pm - 4 pm; Performance/Reading: 7:30 pm
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Bowen Island Wolf Cubs (West Vancouver 16th) For girls and boys aged 8-11 Regular meetings are held every Thursday at 6:30pm from November 6, 2014 at BICS. Expeditions are planned to Shadow Lake in January 2015 and to Camp Byng in June 2015.
Bowen Island 2014 Mayoral Candidate Q & A Hosted by the Bowen Island Public Library
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Monday November 3rd 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Cates Chapel SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES! Questions will be drawn from those received from the public. Email questions to info@bowenlibrary.ca, post questions on our Facebook page or drop off questions in the library.
In 2013 thanks to the power of the moustache over 2.72 billion conversations were had about men’s health, and 99% of participants talked to someone about their health. Like many female participants, Nancy’s motivation was to get the men in her life to take their health more seriously. Since typically the decisions makers regarding family health - booking doctor’s appointments, encouraging check-ups, and taking care of others when they are sick - are women, they play a key role in the campaign. They get involved in the same way as men, except they don’t need to grow a moustache. Kevin, Darryl, Nancy and Glenn are hoping to get as many Bowen Islanders registered at movember. com on team Mowen Island as possible. The growing of a moustache often goes a long way; the power it holds brings a sense of community, something that everyone is looking forward to this Movember. THE RULES
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clean-shaven face. For the entire month of Movember each Mo Bro must grow and groom a moustache. Don’t fake it. No beards, no goatees, no fake moustaches. Use the power of the moustache to create conversations about men’s health and to raise funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Each Mo Bro must conduct himself like a true gentleman.
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Sign up at Movember.com today, and join team Mowen Island. For more details email: jillbkenney@ gmail.com Everyone registered on Team Mowen Island will get free entry to the Mowen Island Gala Parte on Movember 29th, 2014 @ Bowen Island Pub. In addition having everyone come together to celebrate this year’s hairy journey, awards will be given, AND Bowen’s own Jamie Smith - part of the Stardust Collective of Bristol and Bath for Ghetto Funk Records - will be spinning old school vinyl.