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100 years

The Museum & Archives mark 100 years since the outbreak of WW1

All candidates meeting

Letters galore

Highlights

Islanders have their say

Council supports application to New Building Canada Fund MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR

Mayoral candidates Stacy Beamer, Tim Rhodes and Murray Skeels take the stage at Cates Hill Chapel.

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As of October 22nd, more than $218 million dollars of funding for infrastructure projects is on the table for British Columbia communities. Last week, council gave staff its support in applying to the New Building Canada Fund for support in the construction of a water treatment plant on Bowen Island.

Building such a plant is predicted to cost $7.5 million, and Bowen Island has $1 million set aside in a reserve fund that could be used for the project.

“Through this grant, we could ask for $2.5 million from Federal Government and $2.5 million from the province.

That would leave us requiring a loan of $1.5 million to build the water treatment plant, and Cove Bay water users would need to approve that loan through a referendum,” says Kirsten Watson, the municipality’s manager of finance.

The last time this grant was available was in 2009, when Bowen Island received 1.4 million for the upgrade of a sewage treatment facility.

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Mayoral candidates face tough questions at library Question & Answer MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR

Starting with a long-list of 109 questions posed by Bowen Islanders, Andrea Little, Joyce Ganong, Gordon Reid, Sheilagh Sparks and Tina Nielson honed-in on 15 key questions to pose to mayoral candidates on Monday evening. The questions, at times, sounded like ones a person might have to respond to at a job interview. Some others asked for the specifics of issues and municipal business. Audience members, packed into Cates Hill Chapel listened intently.

The candidates, Stacy Beamer, Tim Rhodes and Murray Skeels talked about their strengths and weaknesses and also elaborated on the relevance of their past experiences to the job PETER WILLIAMSON R001905273 BI03 FRONT PAGE BANNER

of mayor.

“A good leader drives the bus,” Beamer told the audience. “A good leader is able to admit that they are wrong and says ‘we’ more than ‘I’.”

His strength, he said, is looking at a complicated project and figuring out how to get “from here to there,” but his weakness is looking at the minutia.

“The details, the paperwork, that is my weakness, but I’m not afraid to seek help when I need it,” he said.

Tim Rhodes said that for him, a good mayor was a person who built consensus to help move the community into the future, adding that serving on nine commities taught him how municipality works. He said that good communication has been the basis for all of his work as a councillor, and that his greatest strength is also his Achilles heel.

“I care deeply about Bowen,” Rhodes told the audience.

“Because of that, I agonize about every decision – we have to get this right.”

Murray Skeels told the audience that his experience working as a project manager on multi-million dollar construction projects for fifteen years proves his ability to lead a team.

“These projects follow a critical timeline and a disciplined process, and their success lies not in telling people what to do, but ensuring that all the correct steps had been taken previously so people can get on with their job.”

Skeels added that his strength is knowing Bowen intimately.

Selling flooring on the island, he said gave him the opportunity to work with islanders from all walks of life.

VOTE FOR DEVELOPMENT WITH RESPECT FOR NATURE

PETER WILLIAMSON PETER FOR COUNCIL & ISLANDS TRUST

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There is the idea on Bowen Island that you are either environmental or pro-development and that those who are for one are against the other.

This is utter nonsense.

I believe we need to support development for growth while maintaining a respect for the environment and the wonderful place we love so much.

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All candidates meeting: highlights

From left, candidates: Gary Ander, Michael Chapman, Sue Ellen Fast, Marcus Freeman, Stacy Beamer, Tim Rhodes, Murray Skeels, Yvette Gabrielle, Michael Kaile, Melanie Mason, Alison Morse, Maureen Nicholson, Peter Williamson, George Zawadzki.

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Tim Rhodes, municipal councillor for one term:

Even something that appears to be standalone, like the re-zoning of Lot 2 – should that not proceed, everything that goes with that gets unbundled: that is Snug Cove House, diversity of housing, a community centre: we need to keep the momentum moving. To provide these healthcare facilities we need to attract healthcare professionals to the island, they need housing, a diversity of housing, if they’re going to move here and live here.

Murray Skeels, retired project manager, local business owner, founder of the Bowen Bulletin:

My idea is to start very quickly on a whole bunch of things. The trick I believe is to start with small steps. We’ve been dancing for a long time – its time to take those first committed steps. Will we make mistakes? Sure. But we will learn from our mistakes, we will admit our mistakes. We will gain consensus as we move forward. And some projects will die. But some projects will come to life, and they will become TIM RHODES R001904674 BI03

our creation. I’m talking about the community hall, Snug Cove house, affordable housing, the firehall…

Stacy Beamer, artist, and Bowen’s first Public Works Manager: Addressing large rural lot rezonings or development proposals:

I’m going to use Roger Curtis as an example.

It was our choice to say 10 acre lots on Roger Curtis, not theirs, and I think the environment that led to that result still exists for large lots on the island, many of them are still zoned for 10 acre lots. I think the community can agree that 10 acre lots on Roger Curtis is a bit of a tragedy, and ideally we don’t do it again.

That’s going to require us to be pro-active, not re-active. We often enter battles long after we have any hope of changing the outcome. At the end of the day, had we thought it through when we said 10 acre lots on Roger Curtis, we might have been able to ask ourselves, what does that actually look like and are we going to be happy with that?

Gary Ander, Bowen resident since 1970: I look at council’s job in a two phase operation. One is the business of council: That’s the CEO and the board of directors, we look after the budgets and try to spend some money and we look after the committees, we deal with infrastructure – all the nuts and bolts stuff. The other part, and the most important part, is we look at what defines Bowen Island. Every decision that is made in council matters, we cannot be divisive… every decision that we make in council we have to keep our eyes on the prize, and the prize is defined by the OCP. That’s what defines our island and where we want to go.

Michael Chapman, moved to Bowen in the 1970s as a 14 year old: We need to be innovative. We send about 3 million dollars a year off-island for slow

internet connectivity. Let’s build our own broadband network on the island. Keep that money here. One-hundred and thirty communities are doing that already in North America.

Sue Ellen Fast, nature interpreter and consultant, on docks:

I don’t think the current bylaw is adequate, because right now there are several other enormous docks being proposed for Bowen Island, some of them beside Bowen Bay – that includes a giant boat lift, it is not really clear what the impact on the beach users will be and it is not in the bylaw. My first thing would be to protect the beaches… and then, I kind of think we might need to go back to the first bylaw and put more things in it…

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Strengths, weaknesses and moving Bowen forward from PAGE 1

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“You’ve asked about my weakness: I can be curt. It is a holdover from the construction culture,” said Skeels. “But it isn’t polite and certainly wouldn’t be appropriate for a mayor. I am working on it, I have worked on it and I am getting better.”

Joyce Ganong asked the mayoral candidates how their leadership skills would help Bowen to move forward on the issues that everyone seems to agree upon, and, asked them to tell a story about how they have done this in the past.

Skeels told the audience that the key to moving forward on Bowen is simple: sell the surplus lands, retire the debt and move forward on the projects we all agree on including the community hall, Snug Cove house, affordable housing and the firehall.

“Establishing the priorities and how to move forward, I don’t see this as a big problem,” said Skeels. “But as far as a story demonstrating how I’ve done this in the past is a little beyond the level of my nerves for this evening.”

Beamer followed this response by stating that on Bowen Island, we look at all of our priorities and projects as separate issues.

“But Bowen is dynamic and all of these issues are interconnected,” he said. “We have to look at infrastructure not just as pipes, but also as social services, parks and rec, or things for seniors or the young, these things are all interconnected.

My style is to bring this big picture into the equation – but not in a way that doesn’t honour the details.”

Beamer offered the story of the turf field as an example of how he is capable of getting things done.

“We had a field designed that was beyond our ability to pay for,” Beamer told the audience. “I stepped into the background… looked at the drawings and redesigned them changing the storm sewers, and then oversaw the construction on behalf of the municipality, which is one of the times that I stepped forward to do what I do.”

Tim Rhodes said that moving forward has been an issue with the council he served on, and those previous to that.

“I think at some point we get stuck in an idea a little too rigidly,” he said. “We need to re-assess things as we’re moving forward and that doesn’t mean starting over, but it means finding other ways to do it.”

Rhodes told the audience that his trick to getting things done was to approach problems from a business perspective, and he told the story of a call for proposals by the Chamber of Commerce for a new Bowen Island guide.

“We put forward a proposal that was a business plan that showed where revenues could be made through the guide, several years later tourism was up on Bowen 85 percent.”

The candidates also faced specific questions on their vision for a community centre, on lot 2, and on development in Howe Sound. They moved quickly enough through the 15 slated questions efficiently enough that Nielsen and Ganong had time to add two more: one on engaging youth, and another on climate change.

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ELECT TIM RHODES MAYOR #BuildingConsensUs

• Medical Clinic - engage Finance Advisory Committee to assist in business plan • On-island Health Services - create program for ‘attraction and retention’of medical practitioners • Safe drinking water - New Building Canada Fund application and Cove Bay Water users referendum • Seniors & Snug Cove House - expand Cove Bay Water and Snug Cove Sewer district; encourage private sector proposals • Marginalized Citizens - pursue Community Paramedicine program

SECURITY CARE

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Fire Hall - find a site for a practical, efficient, effective building Fiscal Restraint - ensure funding for operation and maintenance of new facilities Leadership - continue to build on high level contacts in senior government Infrastructure Maintenance - monitor the Asset Management Plan Hazardous Slopes Bylaw - establish a Mayor’s Committee on the Environment

CONNECTION

BuildingConsensUs

• Diversity of Housing - encourage private sector proposals • Economic Vibrancy - advance the work of the Economic Development Committee to articulate our advantages • Senior Government Funding - partner with Islands Trust members to pursue special designation as Rural Communities • Private Sector Relationships - pursue funding or provision of community needs through rezoning negotiations and Development Cost Charges • Snug Cove Revitalization - continue work on creation of Snug Cove Business Improvement District • Families & Children - build recreational and social spaces; advocate for senior government funding for daycare and early childhood development

VITALITY

LEGACY

• Volunteerism - continue Community Grants funding • Community Centre - complete rezoning and pursue private sector funding through donations & rezonings • Arts and Culture - provide performance space • Recreation Opportunities - use rezoning proposals to expand trails and parkland • Transportation & Mobility - negotiate trails through rezoning proposals; widen road shoulders; pursue water taxi options • Metro Vancouver & Islands Trust - continue to build on high level contacts to advance our interests

• Howe Sound - work with Squamish Nation & Howe Sound communities on a marine plan and environmental protections • Parks Master Plan - provide resources to update • Environmentally Sensitive Areas Bylaw - establish a Mayor’s Committee on the Environment • Beaches and Mannion Bay - pursue License of Occupation for Deep Bay to provide municipal control • Heritage & History - create an registry of historically relevant buildings and places

informed, pragmatic leadership ...built on experience

SENIORS • expand Cove Bay Water and Snug Cove Sewer district to Snug Cove House • pursue rezoning negotiations to provide independent and assisted-living housing ON-ISLAND HEALTH SERVICES • create a program for‘attraction and retention’of medical practitioners • pursue the Community Paramedicine program ALTERNATIVE HOUSING FOR SENIORS - AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL • pursue rezoning negotiations to provide affordability through diversity with townhouses, apartments (including rental) and smaller homes on smaller lots A COMMUNITY CENTRE • complete Lot 2 rezoning and pursue private funding through donations and rezonings “[Tim]was not afraid to go against the status quo if he felt that was where the solution lay ...Tim Rhodes is the only Mayoral Candidate who can do this job.” Roger McGillivray, Board Member, Bowen Community Housing Association & Bowen Island resident

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Making an all candidates meeting possible Dear Editor and Community, Moderating the All Candidates Meeting on November 3rd was a real honour for me.

The job of moderator is all glory. I don’t need to make any controversial statements and everyone is so appreciative. Truth be told, the heavy lifting work gets done behind the scenes by a committed group of citizen volunteers, the candidates, our Municipal electoral officers and a handful of professionals.

A very big thanks goes out to Gillian Darling Kovanic for rallying the community and organizing every aspect of the All Candidates Meeting.

Next, the committee who with nonpartisan and discerning advice helped vet all the questions prior to and on the day of the event: Jack Little, Rondy Dike, Gayle Stevenson, Peter Frinton and Hans Behm.

Thanks to Tom Matzen we had a neutral, comfortable place to meet in Artisan Square.

On the day of, setup would not have been possible without Gayle Stevenson ral-

lying volunteers: Peter Baumgartner, Tom Edwards, Richard Goth, John Green, Gerry Sear and many other hands. Special thanks go to Devon McLeod and Sarah Haxby for leading the child minding as well as Susanna Braund for serving coffee, tea and cookies from the Snug Cafe.

Our pros were: Meribeth Deen and Maureen Sawasy at The Undercurrent newspaper for receiving questions from the community and promoting the event, Kathy Lalonde and Casey Grundy, the Municipal election officers, Shael for the AV support and Cam and Kat Hayduk for the video work.

If I missed anyone please know your help was still appreciated. Thank-you for asking me to moderate and making it so easy. It was my pleasure to do so.

$6133.45 raised for Burn Fund

Dear Editor,

Rod Marsh

I want to say thank you to everyone for helping me with my fund-raiser for the Burn Fund’s new building. I’ve now doubled my original goal which was $3000, more than doubled it and made $ $6133.45!

I made and sold 42 boxes of kindling from 3 pick-up trucks of the old shingles from the library roof and made $482.35 from returnable bottles and cans. That was a LOT of drink containers. The rest of the money came from many donations of friends, family and islanders. I hope the anonymous donors read this as I couldn’t thank them myself.

They are starting work on the building soon. It is on Main and 23rd Street. I hope you never, ever have to stay there but I’m glad it’s going to be there for you if you do and you won’t have to pay. Thank you everyone who donated, bought kindling and saved bottles and cans for me for the last 10 weeks.

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Let’s not wait: the Tunstall Bay boat ramp needs an upgrade Dear Editor,

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A group of boaters asked the municipality to provide an access to water using the existing boat ramp at Tunstall Bay. The repair/improvement would be minimal and was initially approved but here is how Bowen Island works (or does not). The Manager of Development and Operations in his report to the municipality stated that different groups with different views had put forward their concerns. So here comes the list: need for a vehicle turn-around, need for a parking for car/truck and boat trailer, beach erosion and beach access improvements, access for persons with disabilities, Explosive Creek improvements, need for a boat school location, a boat rack location and a boat house location, construction timing (not during peak season), moorage problems, power boat and sail boat conflicts, aesthetics, pedestrian/ vehicle interface, walking path for pedestrians and not the least, the Capital cost and maintenance. The result: nothing was done!

Surprise? Not for Bowen Island!

If there is a forest fire in the middle of the island, an earthquake or any other type of natural disasters, there is noboat access or exit on the west side of the island. Are we waiting for a loss of life to provide a second ramp to Bowen Island?

A simple repair of the existing boat ramp was all that was asked!

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How to get where we want to go Dear Editor After attending yesterday evenings Q & A session between the candidates for Mayor it appears there is a clear distinction in the way in which they plan to handle the sale and development of the community lands.

Mr. Skeels, with all of his stated large scale construction background thinks selling individual lots to various builders is the way to move forward. As he stated in his election flyer, “choose the first parcel, put it on the market and see how it goes.” In my opinion, this is a pretty poor plan.

This is in contrast to Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Beamer who both presented very clear vision’s on how to deal with the sale and development of these properties.

Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Beamer understand that without a clear plan and understanding of the cost of infrastructure these lands have limited value. They understand that any affordable housing on these properties, whether rental or free hold won’t happen unless they are part of an amenity package secured from a developer willing to make an investment in these properties.

The sale and development of these lands is a very important step in the upgrading of Snug Cove and in providing an amenity package for all Bowen Island.

All three candidates talk of recovering cost of purchase of these lands and subsequent development. Only Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Beamer seem to understand the how part.

Sincerely, Doug Leishman

School trustee candidate Carolyn Broady Dear Editor, I am writing to offer my support for Carolyn Broady in the upcoming West Vancouver School District election. Carolyn understands the uniqueness of Bowen Island and the challenges that older students face when heading to West Vancouver for their Secondary education. She is dedicated to providing the best opportunities and education for students of all ages. She is inclusive and collaborative and I know she will represent Bowen well at the Board table.

Please feel free to contact me for further information about Carolyn.

Sincerely, Colleen Huskisson

Rumours don’t make us better Dear Editor, As I ready to head to warmer climes I, first wish to thank all of the candidates for taking that HUGE step in putting your names forth to represent Bowen at the Municipal Council table. Whether you are running for mayor or councillor, making a four year commitment to running our island is so commendable.

In the last election I was proud to have assisted Andrew Stone in his very successful campaign for Council.This year, because of travel plans made before I realized I would be missing these last 2 weeks prior to voting day, I could not offer my services to anyone as campaign manager but I have been honoured to assist a long-time friend, Michael Kaile in his first venture into island politics.

We have held a number of meetings over the past month planning not only Michael’s campaign but also assisting Tim Rhodes in his quest to lead council as mayor. I was proud to have turned over the Presidency of the Chamber of Commerce to Tim prior to my total involvement in the Winter Olympics and do support him for the Mayor’s position.

I have been saddened to hear rumours that Tim’s supporters allegedly pressured Andrew Stone to withdraw from running for mayor. While Andrew may have been pressured, it most certainly was not by Tim’s supporters. I know this because I have been intimately connected with his group since the beginning of the election period. There has never been even a hint of any such impropriety; in fact, Andrew’s withdrawal came as a complete surprise. Tim and his supporters are as honourable a group of people as it has ever been my privilege to work with. Spreading unfounded and malicious rumours of this nature is not the kind of politics we need or want on Bowen. That is not the community I am so proud to be part of.

Again, hats off to all of the candidates. I do look forward to returning in time for the inaugural council meeting on December 1 to congratulate the newly elected.

Murray Atherton

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Not quite symbiosis KIP ANASTASIOU SCIENCE COLUMNIST

Way back in 1964, when I was working in Boston with a very high-powered team of developers working on elementary science curriculum, I was absolutely surrounded by brilliant people. There was one very penetrating and definite voice in particular, that drifted over the temporary partitions into our zone.

It belonged to a professor from Boston University.

Though Lynn Margulis was only 26 years old, she had already been married to scientist and science popularizer, Carl Sagan and had two kids with him.

Divorced, she was living with her new husband, the easy going and likeable Tom Margulis. He was also working with us in still another team developing elementary science curriculum.

When it came to morning tea, we often had visitors and if we had a good crowd, Lynn would be unstoppable. She would introduce herself and then begin talking about her theory: she passionately believed that chloroplasts, the plant cell units which manufacture food for the plant and give plants their green color, were actually very primitive cyanobacterial cells (you might recognize them as blue-green algae) which had been gobbled up and then put to work making sugars as food for the gobbling cell.

There were a couple of papers early in the last century that vaguely suggested the idea. For Lynn it was an idea, a very big idea, that she had and considered very carefully and was trying it out at our coffee table. Every so often she also suggested that the powerhouse of almost all cells, certainly all of yours and mine, the mitochondria, were actually gobbled up intact and very much reduced bacterial cells.

We often had the very top scientific minds visit us who had the opportunity to hear Lynn expounding this theory. Other than vague suggestions, nothing like these ideas had ever been expressed so forcefully before and Lynn was still a very young science professor. I heard more that one top scientific mind ask the question: ‘Who is this woman with this strange idea?’ We were listening in 1964 as she bounced her scientifically youthful ideas off these top scientific minds. Mostly, they were not amused, it seemed ridiculous to most of them.

At that time I was also a Harvard College (now Harvard University) Fellow. I spent quite a bit of time at Harvard and occasionally asked my colleagues what they thought about Lynn’s theory. The most common comment I heard was, ‘It will blow over.’ It was thought to be an interesting idea with no future.

Lynn submitted her first paper on her theories in 1966. As she told the story, it went to 15 scientific journals before it was accepted. It caused an enormous stir among biologists who read it- but today the theory is almost universally accepted and that paper, so disturbingly agitating to so many biologists, has become one of the cornerstone articles in 20th century biological history.

When two organisms live together in extremely close quarters, each benefiting from the other in some important way, we call the relationship symbiosis. In this case described by Lynn Margulis, when one kind of cell lives inside the other, the relationship could still be beneficial to both, In these cases,

the result is called endosymbiosis, the ‘endo’ meaning ‘inside’. The host cell provides protection and perhaps some important chemicals. The gobbled cell uses carbon dioxide and water to make the nutrient, sugar, necessary for the life of the gobbling cell.

It sounds like a great partnership, and it seems to have worked for millions of years. However, though the algal cells still contain at least some of their DNA in a single ring, typical of the simple cells of their group, they have become more and more reduced over time. Their job now is to manufacture and pump out sugars for the benefit of the gobbling plant cell.

However, each time the gobbling cell divides, the chloroplasts divide and they divide just as cyanobacteria divide. Some chloroplasts go into one of the divided cells and the rest go into the other offspring cell. The division is almost never equal. There are almost always many chloroplasts in every gobbling cell or as we call them, in each plant cell. It does happen rarely that one of the divided cells gets no chloroplasts and then that cell will simply eventually starve to death. I can recall a corn plant germinating to grow into a pure white seedling. Pure white means that the egg cell from which the seedling grew, received no chloroplasts during the division of the mother cell. By chance, all the chloroplasts went into the other cell during division. When the storage food was exhausted the seedling died for lack of food.

Food in plant cells is provided by chloroplasts.

As mentioned above the other subject of Lynn’s big idea was the mitochondrium. Mitochondria are often referred to as the ‘power houses’ of the cell.

Cell processes are powered when the chemical ‘ATP’ releases a lot of energy to become the chemical ‘ADP’. When I type this column, my mitochondria are producing ATP and when my fingers work to do the keyboarding, that work is powered when the ATP changes to ADP producing the energy needed.

I just don’t know what I would do without my mitochondria making ATP. I couldn’t operate this keyboard and most certainly would be dead!

To Lynn, the answer to the question of mitochondria was solved. They were engulfed primitive bacteria which have become much reduced over the multimillions of years they have lived inside the cells of all advanced organisms and almost all living cells which contain nuclei, That excludes the bacteria and the cyanobacteria which still form an important part of the living world.

When did the world of science finally accept Lynn’s idea that chloroplasts were reduced and enslaved cyanobacterial cells and mitochondria are reduced and enslaved bacterial cells? Electron microscopes provided the crucial evidence: every chloroplast and every mitochondrium contains a ring of DNA typical of all bacteria, whether cyano or just plain bacteria.

That did it.

Though she continued to be feisty all her life, Lynn Margulis was eventually recognized with a number of medals and prizes. Perhaps the most prestigious of all was the Darwin Wallace Medal, given by the Linnaean Society of London every 50 years! In 2008 they gave out 13 of the coveted medals for contributions to the understanding of evolution, and to the dismay of her detractors, one went to went to Lynn.

In this writer’s opinion, it was well deserved.

Casual contemplations from the fringes of “Silly Season” Dear Editor, Andrew Stone, sitting Councillor and declared candidate for Mayor has withdrawn from the race.

Stone was one of four mayoral candidates following the official finalization of candidates by 4:00 p.m., Friday, 17 October. A number of candidates had withdrawn prior to this official deadline. What makes Stone’s withdrawal different is that it came two weeks after the official exit deadline had passed and after Stone had launched what appeared to be a committed campaign with costly adds in The Undercurrent, a dedicated Facebook site and the posting of an ambitious profile and platform on the municipality’s website.

His surprise exit required high-level approvals of the Bowen Island Municipality and the Provincial Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

From the onset Mr. Stone’s candidacy appeared to be overshadowed by the campaign of Mr. Rhodes, the more obvious representative of the pro-development fraction. It seems that Stone’s candidacy carried the risk of splitting the vote and his withdrawal creates more control over the outcome.

Mr. Stone has not offered any sincere reasons for his decision to the public and the electorate is left to speculate. Was Mr. Stone strategically pitched as a throw away candidate? Is there a rift in the prodevelopment camp? Was Stone bought or bullied?

Whatever the answers to these questions, the campaign appears to be on track for Tim Rhodes.

The electorate is free to evaluate and respond on voting day.

For me Stone’s conduct makes a mockery of the democratic process on Bowen Island.

Lesley Gaunt

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Thanking the powers that be for allowing us to get just lost enough on island forests Dear Editor, In almost every part of Canada, municipal elections are held in the fall. There must be a logic in choosing this particular time of year. We have come to the end of an endless and carefree summer, have watched the bright flowers and leaves in our gardens first fade and then droop before lying in heaps on sodden ground. The air is now crisp and tingling, with a lingering scent of cedar.

There is reality in beginning a new school year, of rekindling the book clubs and other organizations put on hold, of finally beginning projects in abeyance. For me, it is a time when walks around the island take on a deeper, more intense meaning. I tread carefully on slithery maple leaves, linger over new fallen branches and marvel at the depth of green moss. The Japanese have a name for this action, Shinrinyoku, meaning “forest bathing.” Since 1982 the Forest Agency of Japan has encouraged Shinrinyoku as a healthy lifestyle: research has shown that inhaling the essential oils of wood leads to reduced stress levels. On Bowen, we don’t need this scientific evidence to know that our natural places are good for the body and soul. The recent survey by the Economic Development Committee also clearly demonstrates that they are the main focus for tourism.

Whenever I walk in Crippen Park, I mentally thank the powers that were for convincing GVRD to save the land and put in trails. Developers have done their part: John Reid has set aside hectares of beautiful land to build Quarry Park, Headwaters Park, as well as all the trails of Arbutus Ridge, and Evergreen. Wolfgang Duntz has provided much parkland on Cates Hill.

Places such as Singing Woods have been set aside as conservation zones and many individuals and organizations on this island have worked to keep these areas unspoiled and intact for wildlife. There is just enough infrastructure in the form of trails, boardwalks, parking, and signage for us to immerse ourselves in the forest without losing our way.

I don’t keep a journal anymore, but remember Peter beginning his exhausting, inescapable chemo journey in November three years ago. And I walk into Fairy Fen, that precious oasis of bright air and water at the end of a steep woodland path, and find solace in a dream realized.

Our last council is almost finished, and a new, revitalized one will pursue worthy and necessary projects such as a community centre, housing and health care. It must also cherish our natural assets and keep safe the less tangible dreams we all share.

Allie Drake

WATER MAIN FLUSHING

Re: Time to change the channel Dear Editor,

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.

WATER

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.

From our volunteer work together designing two Library calendars, Len Gilday knows I have some facility in graphic design and I suspect he knows I have some facility with words. What he may not know is that my wife has a similar if not greater facility. So I would like to take this opportunity to introduce Len and the rest of the community to my ‘focus-group’ and the group responsible for the ‘slick and colourful campaign ads’ he mentioned: She is Darcie Buzzelle, my wife, whose tireless support in this campaign has been invaluable, inspiring and humbling.

Tim Rhodes

Reminder It is recommended that water users with compromised immune systems ensure that their drinking water is boiled, filtered or distilled.

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Last council’s accomplishments are sadly, obvious Dear Editor,

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.

In his recent Bulletin article, candidate Tim Rhodes says that much of this Council’s work in the past term has gone “largely unseen”.

If only that were true. Unfortunately, there is highly visible evidence of this Council’s work in allowing the inappropriate docks at Cape Roger Curtis, and the enviromental destruction at the Seymour Bay waterfront park.

What was unseen were the closed door meetings where decisions enabling this destruction were made.

John Rich BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY R001904582 BI03

Residents separate recyclable materials and deliver these to the same central location from which a contractor hauls the products to the appropriate brokers.

COMPOST

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.

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Request for Expressions of Interest: Library Board Vacancy The Bowen Island Municipality and Bowen Island Public Library are seeking expressions of interest from Bowen Island residents to fill five volunteer positions on the Library Board. The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month.

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We are seeking applications from residents with diverse skills and interests who are committed to the ideals of open and equitable access to information through public library service.

Interested individuals are asked to submit a one page summary of their background, skills and a brief statement of their interests in public library service. For more information please call Tina Nielsen, Chief Librarian, at 604‐947‐9788 or email questions to info@bowenlibrary.ca.

Those interested in sitting on the Library Board are asked to respond in writing, via email, fax or regular mail, with the requested information by Monday, November 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to: Lisa Wrinch, Deputy Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 FAX: 604-947-0193 EMAIL: lwrinch@bimbc.ca WEBSITE: www.bimbc.ca

For information call 604-947-4255

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Compromise is the better way Dear Editor,

with two men, Michael Kaile and Gary Ander. It would be a council with a more diverse representation of age and gender and, most important, with a clear commitment to working constructively with each other for the good of the community.

When I first moved to Bowen Island more than 35 years ago, there were only about 750 fulltime residents on the island; we were an “unorganized territory”, governed by the “preserve and protect” mandate of the Islands Trust.

Neil Boyd During that first decade, Bowen Island changed quite dramatically. Even with the philosophical backdrop of the Islands Trust mandate, and a series of elected Trustees devoted to keeping Bowen “small and rural”, the population expanded rapidly – between 1986 and 1991 alone we experienced a 56 per increase in full-time residents.

JAMES M. BOYD In 1999 we became a municipality within the Islands Trust, and contrary to R001906366 fears that this change in political structure would spur rapid population growth, BI03 the converse has occurred. Between 2006 and 2011, for example, our population grew at the relatively paltry rate of 1.2 per cent. Not only that, but a comparison of our housing prices with Metro Vancouver from 20 years ago demonstrates that we have lost a significant amount of economic value, in relative terms.

How are we to understand these changes? Was old Bowen more appealing to potential newcomers? Has our growth under the Islands Trust become our downfall, with the increasing costs of ferry travel and the increased lengths of ferry lineups serving as disincentives for potential buyers? Why haven’t the increasingly virtual workplace and a wealthy and retiring baby boom generation served to offset those disincentives? Why is Bowen perceived, in economic terms, as a less desirable place to live than it was 20 years ago?

I can’t provide any definitive answers to those questions, but I can say that Bowen of 2014 is a more interesting, more diverse and more pleasant place to live than Bowen of 1979. We now have more economic and social diversity within our population: not just the hippies and rednecks and the summer folks of the 1970s. We have a vastly expanded range of amenities – physicians, a pharmacy, a golf course, a year round synthetic turf field, a newly expanded Ruddy Potato, Artisan Square, some wonderful restaurants, bakeries, Cates Hill Chapel, and the list goes on. All thanks to developers and private capital, we should acknowledge.

I suppose that the only lingering detraction is a sense that Bowen Island is, on the eve of another election, a socially and politically divided community. Most of us can recall the conflicts over Cape Roger Curtis in 2009. We experienced a council between 2008 and 2011 that refused to negotiate with the developers, playing hard ball, and insisting that the owners would never be able to obtain a 10 acre lot subdivision for the property.

Their champion – and probably the most unwilling to compromise or co-operate was our current mayoralty candidate Murray Skeels. In the Bowen Bulletin of March 2009 he confidently asserted, “People forget that there is no 58 lot subdivision. It died.” And to those of us who then sent out a flyer, urging negotiations and compromise with the developer, he issued what turned out to be an entirely incorrect rebuke, “…this flyer actually states as fact ……..[58 lots] is what we will get. They even end their incredible and totally unfounded assertion with the statement, And yes, it is perfectly legal.”

Well, Murray was clearly mistaken in his many rants against those of us who wanted compromise – something better than the 59 large acreages that we now have. He was one of the principal architects of division within the community, but I should also say, in fairness, that Murray does love Bowen and works hard to try to create a future that fits with his vision. That’s admirable, but it cannot overcome his lack of political experience and his commentaries to date.

We need calm and reasonable people who don’t resort to vilification of those who disagree with them. And we do have an opportunity on November 15th to elect such people. Tim Rhodes for Mayor and a council with four women – Alison Morse, Maureen Nicholson, Melanie Mason, and Yvette Gabrielle, along

Elect Jim Boyd CA, CPA, MBA SCHOOL TRUSTEE FOR BOWEN ISLAND A fresh voice for School Board 45 On November 15, 2014

• A diverse, independent voice balancing broader community interests effectively as a good steward to children, teachers, parents and administrators • Experienced fiduciary Trustee on the SFU Pension Plan for 21 years allows me to leverage my range of financial skills by contributing to good decision-making Authorized by James Boyd, financial agent, jimboyd0@gmail.com

GARY ANDER R001904957 BI03

Gary Ander for Council

Sensible Balanced Straightforward

ANDER What if….

We could learn from the past and prepare for our future in harmony. www.garyander.com Authorized by Kirsty Johnstone, financial agent, 604-947-9504

PIETER DORSMAN R001905295 BI03

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Know your Candidates I moved to this small community over 16 years ago with three young children in tow. I’ve worked for several local entrepreneurs and managed and owned small businesses over that time. I’ve seen how who is elected to municipal office can dramatically affect how our businesses succeed or fail, often because of issues such as poor ferry marshaling, insufficient parking and unenforced bylaws.

I’ve watched as friends move away due to lack of healthcare and affordably priced housing, and I’ve watched as my adult children juggle multiple jobs, shunting from rental place to rental place while facing grueling commutes to college or university, so they can stay in this community near friends and family.

When I lived in larger urban centres prior to moving to Bowen, I seldom voted in local elections. I was busy raising a family, running my own business and staying afloat. I didn’t feel my vote would make a big difference and honestly, I simply didn’t have time to breathe most days. But I now realize that being in such a small community means that not only does my vote matter, it can directly impact the day-to-day lives of myself, my family and my friends.

Like most people I know, I dedicate many volunteer hours on several boards, and support local groups, organizations and businesses. I respect others’ privacy, for the purposes of these organizations and the confidentiality I bear. So an election in my small community makes me and others I know uneasy. We are fearful of declaring allegiances, losing customers, upsetting friends…

But I’ve come to realize that I need to do my homework and judge the best person for the important jobs in Municipal office.

Each candidate sets themselves up as the best one, and I need to filter through the mire of information coming at me, and look at the track record of each candidate, to make up my mind.

When Murray Skeels says his biggest contribution to this community is his articles in “The Bulletin,” I have to consider whether those articles have contributed to consensus, inclusiveness and civil discourse, and I find them wanting. I am also concerned about how he disguises his opinions as facts, and I wonder whether he’s prepared to be accountable for his rhetoric, or just prefers to get “tired of the conversation” as he states here in an exchange with Meredith Botta (http:// timrhodesbowen.com/issues-relevant-to-many-development-

conflicts).

Tim Rhodes has worked in the trenches, both before local politics with the Chamber of Commerce and in the trenches on council for the past 3 years. He’s worked tirelessly for the things we desperately need on Bowen…a Medical Centre to address the gaps in healthcare we have, ferry marshaling and Snug Cove improvement, a variety of affordable housing… and so much more…

He has a track record and has worked very hard with the current council to create a good working environment with staff at the Municipal Hall. To elect someone for the position of Mayor, who has never sat on council, would be a mistake.

This weekend I had the pleasure to meet personally with these candidates running for council: Gary Ander, Yvette Gabrielle, Michael Kaile, Melanie Mason, Alison Morse and Maureen Nicholson They are a diverse group in age and backgrounds and they spoke passionately about ferry and alternate transportation issues, diverse housing options, destination schooling, new developments incorporating affordable housing, home based businesses, artisanal areas, the need for more light industry and much more. It was inspiring and heart warming and along with Tim Rhodes, I believe we’d be on the way to a great dialogue, consensus and community building for the next four years.

Please make sure you know the facts and vote at this municipal election…your business, your family, friends and your lifestyle depend on it.

Julia McCaig

Committed to Skeels, for his commitments Dear Editor,

Georgia Nicols

Council and development

It’s been 26 years since I wrote a letter to the Undercurrent; but recent election buzz has prompted me to talk about why I will vote for Murray Skeels for mayor.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land 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.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations Office in Lower Mainland / Surrey.

Dear Editor,

The primary purpose of a Municipality is to direct and regulate development towards the best interests of The Bowen Island Arts Council presents the community, both in the short and long term. We will certainly need many forms of development on Ivan E. Coyote an award-winning author and audience Bowen over the next few years. It is very important favourite at storytelling, writer’s, film, that our Mayor and Councillors are, without any poetry, and folk music festivals from doubt, willing to act as an effective regulator to meet Anchorage to Amsterdam. “Coyote is the greater good in the face of substantial pressure to to Canadian literature what kd lang is to satisfy the financial ambitions of particular compacountry music: a beautifully odd fixture.” nies. The approach should be friendly but firm. The Join us for a performance and reading Municipality should lead the development agenda, from the author’s latest work. Ivan will meeting community needs, rather than simply reactalso be facilitating ing to a random series of development proposals.

[Writing] Boot Camp for Procrastinators Murray Skeels is very well informed, capable, and has Have you always dreamed of writing your memoirs down but were a good sensible vision for the future of Bowen Island; never sure where to start? Still stuck on that not quite fabulous I’m very pleased that he decided to offer his services first line? Enlist today. Ivan Coyote runs you through a series of exercises designed to build up your first line muscles, train yourself to our community if elected as Mayor.

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Dear Editor,

years ago. He worked in Vancouver and is well familiar with the challenge of commuting and dealing with the ferry. Later, he ran a business in Artisan Square, so he also knows the challenges of being self- employed on Bowen. He raised a family with two kids, so he knows the joys of raising a family here as well. And while I am comforted by the fact he was part of Bowen’s early days, (and I am), this is not the reason I am voting for him.

I am voting for Murray because for almost a decade, he has selflessly written in the bi-weekly Bulletin to inform everyone about what the last three councils were doing. I, for one, am grateful for this! I am too lazy to stay informed. I have attended only one council meeting in the last 10 years. And as someone who makes a living writing for newspapers, I know writing is hard work. Furthermore, his articles demonstrate intelligence, insight and humour about the political process on this island.

Anyone who has read his words knows he is passionate about Bowen; and in particular, he is passionate about the process by which this island is governed. He values a public process with input from islanders and is vigilant about specialinterest groups intent on creating their own personal profits.

Now that he has been nominated for mayor (by Bob Turner, a previous mayor) I am thrilled to vote for someone who is knowledgeable of the issues Bowen has faced for the last thirty years, as well as the issues it currently faces. Furthermore, Murray is committed to keeping the council’s business open to the public; and most importantly, Murray does not have a private agenda. He is retired and committed to steering Bowen in the direction of the consensus of the majority of Bowen residents. He will not work to benefit a privileged few.

I will vote for anyone who will protect and respect this beautiful island.

Sincerely,

to capture those fleeting late night epiphanies, and practice bluffing yourself into believing.

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1100 Saturday november 29th At Collins Hall All are welcome to get an update on plans for a supportive residence for seniors on Bowen island

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are cordially invited to An All-Candidates Meeting at the Tunstall Bay Beachhouse Sunday November 9 Meet and Greet 6:30-7:00pm Formal Meeting 7:00-9:30pm

JUDY

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Candidates state their positions on docks Dear Editor, On October 25, Stop the Docks sent all municipal election candidates a short questionnaire on the subject of private docks on public beaches and the Cape Roger Curtis shoreline.

Repeated efforts were made to solicit responses from our local candidates. In total, 9 of 14 candidates replied to the survey request. The full survey results are posted under ‘Recent Posts’ at www.stopthedocks.ca.

Candidates Michael Chapman, Sue-Ellen Fast, Yvette Gabrielle, Melanie Mason, Maureen Nicolson, Murray Skeels, Peter Williamson and George Zawadzki oppose the construction of private docks at Cape Roger Curtis. Candidate Gary Ander supports the existing dock bylaw (which allows private docks at the Cape). All candidates, except Mr. Ander and Mr. Zawadzki, are opposed to the construction of private docks on Bowen Island’s public beaches. Responding candidates indicated a high priority to dealing with the matter, to resolve the long outstanding debate and conflicts over the issue.

Stop the Docks is a grass-roots group of Bowen Islanders opposed to the construction of private docks at Cape Roger Curtis. The group was established in May 2013, after Council failed to oppose the construction of massive docks at the Cape.

Despite high public interest and use of the Cape’s beaches, tidal pools and foreshore, and the dedication of three municipal access points, a public waterfront walkway and a 30 meter ‘do not disturb’ protection covenant on the foreshore, Council over-turned staff recommendations to oppose docks at the Cape in 2012. Over 1385 petitioners joined together in calling on Council to keep the Cape shoreline in its natural state.

In response to our efforts, Council adopted the first phase of a new docks bylaw on November 25, 2013. Unfortunately, the new bylaw fails to achieve protection for the Cape Roger Curtis shoreline and Bowen’s other public beaches. A seventh dock application is actively under review at Lot 17 at the Cape (see: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost. jsp?PostID=47476) - concerned citizens need to submit comments by December 4th. A second phase effort to define ‘public beach protection’ was abandoned by Council in its 2014 strategic plan. Incumbent candidates, councillors Alison Morse and Tim Rhodes, did not respond to the survey.

Stop the Docks is asking all candidates, and the Bowen electorate, to consider the issues concerning permanent impairment of public beaches caused by private docks. The province is relying on Bowen Island’s local government to establish rules governing where private docks are appropriate. Please use your vote to protect Cape Roger Curtis and our public beaches.

Doug Hooper Stop the Docks

Skeels has staying power Dear Editor, Having been on this island for over ¼ of a century now and still hanging onto some remnants of sanity because of it, we would like to pass on our views of Mr. Murray Skeels. He and his wife Janice were two of the first people we met here and they could not have been more welcoming. At the time, the island was just over 1000 people and had just started to show signs of increasing population growth. Our house that we bought and still live in was the first ‘spec’ house to be built on this island, the island was that under-developed.

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We watched as the residents voted down the first referendum seeking municipal status, then again 4 years later when more were living on the island and the referendum passed.

For the first election as a municipality, we watched as someone ran for Mayor who had just moved here. They left the island after about 2 years. Our turnover on this island is quite great and quite often, those with the loudest voices demanding change are often gone just after 4 or 5 years of island living.

Those with staying power, such as Murray Skeels, have been through it all, witnessed the myriad changes, adjusted to the ever-changing times and learned to live with compromise and, above all, to listen. This last, “to listen”, is very, very important. We have many grand talkers on this island who can spiel on for hours on end about how and what they will do for the island’s residents but few actual “doers” who have listened to the various voices and taken these differing views into effect.

Murray Skeels is a listener and a doer. He does not make empty promises and his record, if elected, will demonstrate that. Too many of our latest council have just talked a good story but really let many of us down. Forget the rhetoric and the fancy spiels, just observe the record of past election promises by some who are running again. Actions really do speak louder than words.

Murray would be a most excellent Mayor. His business experience, his social acumen, his grasp of local issues from ALL sides is acute and, most importantly, “he walks his talk”.

What comes out of one side of his mouth is exactly the same as what comes out of the other side of his mouth. There will be no double-speak from this Mayor.

We have not been so involved before in any of our elections, but this one has brought us out as we were so very disappointed with what we have just had to go through these past 3 years. We feel that what so many of us came to this island for is slowly being eroded by a few for personal gain only. For this reason, and for how well we know and respect the views and introspection that Murray Skeels will bring to the table, we fully endorse this man as our next Mayor. For those of you who have kept out of this fray or do not really know any of the candidates running for mayor, you will not be disappointed with Murray. In over 26 years, he has yet to disappoint us. He is a man of his word John and Sue Barr

Skeels’ facts and the facts on Skeels

application for subdivision into 10 acres lots had been turned down. I do not want to reopen the CRC debate but once again, had Mr. Skeels checked the BIM website he would have realized that his statement was not true. This is not the type of behaviour I am looking for in a mayor. I want someone who shows respect to all, whether they are supportive or not.

Having worked with Tim Rhodes on a number of committees and groups over the years, I know that the Bowen community can count on Tim to be a mayor who will encourage respectful dialogue and get his facts right.

Jane Kellett

The pro development council Dear Editor, We do not want to repeat the defamation campaign we witnessed at the last election. But we do want to correct a few things where the pro development went overboard: It is too late to prevent the docks council already built, but we should not allow more docks to ruin public beaches.

Wherever boats dock, the coliform count goes up, which is detrimental to public health.

We do need environmental and earthquake assessment before big developments go ahead, especially on steep slopes.

We do live in an earthquake zone after all!

Builders make more money building high and dense. It is up to us to decide if we want that in each case and make sure that experts make sure it is safe when the earth moves. It is not the builders who will live there, but people like us.

People were fired from committees because they were “green.”

That is totally undemocratic. It should never happen again. We need all the different voices to be heard on all the issues.

Listening to the candidates speeches, they seem to be all green at heart. I hope, that even the pro-development candidates will have the guts to stand up to their friends to tell them the truth if they go too far and become reckless. True friends are honest with each other.

The last council made big promises that went nowhere, because they found out what former councils already knew: That we cannot afford big plans on our very limited tax base.

So let’s sell the surplus lands as soon as possible.

We do not want to loose the green entrance to our island, but we do need to broaden our main street, since it is also our ferry marshalling area. That will take a strip off Crippen Park’s blackberry bushes. It will be worth it.

I agree with Murray Skeels, that an expert assessment of the resulting traffic situation has to be performed before any building plans on the slope below the school can go any further. The sidewalk there is swarming with kids at certain times. That sidewalk is needed for the kids, it should even be extended to the playground.

Lots of work for the new Council wherever you look. All the best!

To the Editor, I must take issue with a couple of points made by Graham Ritchie in his letter in the last Undercurrent in which he emphasizes the importance of “opinions based on facts.” In his letter he states that Tim Rhodes was running for mayor unopposed which has never been the case. A simple check with the Bowen Island Municipal website, would have shown that Stacey Beamer had submitted his nomination papers before Mr. Rhodes.

Mr. Ritchie also challenges Shari Ulrich’s comment about Imke Zimmermann Mr. Skeels personality. Graham is fortunate to have never been the recipient of BOWEN ISLAND HOUSE ACCOUN Mr. Skeels’ sarcasm. I have been on the R001905281 receiving end of a highly dismissive email BI03 from this mayoralty candidate wherein Mr. Skeels, after hearing me speak to council in support of the Cape Roger Curtis neighbourhood plan, questioned my understanding the issues and stated that the CRC

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Grant to help pay for water treatment “With that, we increased the capacity of the sewage treatment plant from roughly 100 homes to 200 homes,” says Watson.

Councillor Cro Lucas, who has acted as the liaison to the CBWS Advisory Committee over the past three years, says that the competition for this money is going to be stiffer this time around.

“Infrastructure across the province, from sewage systems to roads and bridges, is in decay. There are a lot of communities in need right now,” he says. “There are very few municipalities who have the tax base required to tackle these projects. However, based on conversations we had at the Union of BC Municipalities, we’ve been advised to look at our infrastructure in terms of phases, so that we can BOWEN ISLAND HOUSE ACCOUN R001904711 BI03

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make several applications for smaller amounts over the 10 year period in question.”

Lucas ads that one factor that might work to the advantage of Bowen Island in this case, is that most of the communities competing for this grant money already have water treatment plants.

“It’s not as though we have one but it needs an upgrade,” says Lucas. “We lack one entirely, and we have directives from Vancouver Coastal Health saying that we need to create a roadmap to building a water treatment plant and that this is a requirement.”

Municipal staff with the assistance of an engineering consultant will take on the task of filling out the grant application. This process could take up to two months.

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Stay tuned to the Undercurrent for upcoming information on workshop and event locations and times.

A traditional Bowen event, not to be missed!

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BROADY From our youngest students to our English Language Learners; from students with special needs to those that excel, I believe all our children deserve to have the best educational experience possible.

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The fathers, sons, uncles, and friends Bowen lost to World War I CATHY BAYLY BOWEN ISLAND MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

Why remember? It has been more than 100 years since the newspaper headlines read “War Declared By All.” In 1914, The Canadian Corps, were little more than a collection of civilians in military uniform. They marched off to battle with only six weeks of training, carrying rifles that jammed when they needed them most. They faced rats, lice, thigh-deep mud, and infectious disease. They were shot at, bombed and attacked with poisonous gas. For the first time in their lives, they both witnessed and were responsible for death. The final death toll for the First World War was more than 13 million people. Canadians lost one in 10 men who served. Many returned home broken in mind and body.

How is it possible to comprehend the horror of the war?

Perhaps it is easier to understand when you are able to place names and faces to the individuals who sacrificed so much.

One of our treasured artifacts at the museum is the framed, hand-written “Bowen Island Roll of Honor” dedicated to the World War One Veterans. This document is the focus of the 2014 Remembrance Day exhibit. It is sobering to read the names of the Bowen men who volunteered to serve. Out of a population of approximately 90 people there are 15 names carefully written out in calligraphy. They are fathers and sons, uncles and friends.

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Frederick Billington Charles Brewer Ernest Brewer Walter Brewer James Collins Jacob Dorman Alfred Dorman George Dorman Miles Green Joseph Lessard Basil Malaher Fred Magee Charles Redmond Cameron Smith Norman Vickery

We are fortunate to have photographs and histories to go with many of these recorded names.

James Collins and his brother-in-law Fred Magee joined the 242nd Battalion C.E.F. on September 6, 1916. They served in France together along with Isaac Miller. The Magee and Collins farms were close to each other, and before they left, Fred and James cut a new trail and a narrow road linking the two, so the families would have easier access to each other. In the fall of 1916 Irene Collins, with three children, Margaret, Bertha, and Jimmy went down to the float in Deep Bay to watch as James and Fred boarded a small boat and headed off to war.

In the exhibit there is a lovely photo of Irene Laura Collins holding the daughter that James would not meet until he returned from the war.

Frederick Albert Billington and his wife Annie Laurie moved to Bowen in 1905 to work with Isaac Miller on his 145-acre property. They eventually settled in Grafton Bay. He farmed the land, discovering like so many others that farming on Bowen was difficult. Fortunately deer were plentiful as were grouse. An abundance of trout populated Grafton Lake. The sea provided early settlers with herring, salmon, catfish and dogfish. And the logging operations provided a way of making a living for some homesteaders. The war would change his life forever.

In 1915 Frederick joined the 72nd Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force – the Seaforth Highlanders. They were involved in some of the bloodiest battles of the war including Ypres, the Somme, and Vimy Ridge. He was wounded at the battle of Vimy Ridge in April of 1917. While it was a victory, the cost for the Canadian Corps was huge. There were 10,602 casualties: 3,598 killed and 7,004 wounded.

Cameron Linklater Smith moved with his parents, Herbert and Margaret Smith (nee Linklater), to Bowen prior to 1901.

He was the only son out of the six children. Cameron was as an outstanding marathon runner. He participated in numerous races, won the Goldseal and B.C. Open in 1912, the Winnipeg race in 1913, and numerous trophies and medals. Margaret Foughberg (nee Collins), remembered Cameron as a kind uncle who left behind money for Christmas gifts for his sisters’ children before he went overseas. It was Margaret who delivered the telegram that announced Cameron’s death. He was killed in action April 9, 1917 at Vimy Ridge.

Jacob Dorman was a steam operator by trade. He once ran

a merry-go-round with a calliope that played three tunes at the Snug Cove picnic grounds. Jacob served in the British Army and in 1914 at the age of 58 he served at the Vernon Internment Camp that opened September 18, 1914 and closed February 20, 1920. His son’s Alfred and George served overseas.

The Brewer family history is vague. Charles and his two sons, Ernest and Walter, listed Bowen Island as their home address on their Attestation papers. Charles was a carpenter and both sons were farmers. However, all that exists in our archives is a photo of Ernest and Walter.

On November 11, the museum’s Remembrance exhibit is dedicated to remembering the lives of these veterans. We are very fortunate to include a variety of WW1 items loaned to us for this exhibit, including a “Dead man’s penny,” regimental badges, censored mail, a military cross, a German kerosene lamp, a saber and many more artifacts that these veterans owned (or were awarded posthumously).

Please join use at the museum after the ceremony at the cenotaph to see our digital presentation and to learn more about our veterans.

We are open November 11 until 3:00.

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Murray for Mayor

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i t’s ti me To remember our core values For a practical approach For an independent voice For Bowen-size solutions

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i t’s ti me For a Mayor who understands who we are, where we come from, and the importance of moving forward together.

Dr. Alaistair Westcott and Dr. Shona Kowetcky.

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Dr. Shona Kowetcky grew up in small town Ontario surrounded by horses, cats and dogs. Now, for three days a week, the recent graduate from the Ontario Veterinary College will be

offering her services on Bowen Island alongside Dr. Alastair Westcott at the Bowen Island Vet clinic.

Westcott says Dr. Kowetcky’s presence will allow the clinic to remain open Monday through Saturday, and will also help ensure that round-theclock care is available to Bowen’s animals.

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MARCUS VOTE for Marcus Freeman Councillor Independent, Caring, Accountable Authorized by Marcus Freeman @ 604.947.0424

This election season, Bowen Islanders have had numerous opportunities to hear from candidates. We’ve had several all-candidate meetings, a mayoral debate and, I’m told, lots of dinner party-style events with candidates showing up to meet and greet.

Big meetings, though, are not everyone’s style, and the invites to “candidate dinner parties” usually only happen when people have links to those candidates – and even on this small Island, we are not always linked in that way.

So, in an effort to make sure everyone gets a chance to be informed and feel confident in casting a ballot, The Undercurrent has invited all candidates to the Bowen Island Pub on November 12. Each will be assigned a seat, and voters will get three minutes to rotate from candidate to candidate. So if you’ve got one burning question, want to get a personal impression, or simply have not had the chance to make it out to any previous events, come out to the Pub on November 12 at 6 p.m. for Candidate Speed Dating (well, not really dating!).

Cast your ballot with confidence on election day, November 15!

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I support a green island economy Visitors love our parks, trails and beaches ➠ Visitors support Cove businesses ➠ Visitors support small accommodation operators ➠ Visitors support a healthy island economy

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Not to be missed film: Happy (2012), the documentary Free film screening at Bowen Island Yoga on Friday, November 7 at 7 p.m. “flourishing”? Given these numbers, research on happiness— why it matters, and how to attain it—is becoming hard to ignore, dismiss, or write off as “soft science”.

Consider the emergence of global research organizations, like the Happy Planet Index, and in Canada, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing and Genuine Progress Index Atlantic.

The tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is making big waves because of it’s commitment to making “Gross National Happiness” the core of its development plan—specifically, harmonizing sustainable and equitable socio-economic development with environmental conservation, cultural promotion, and good governance. On a macro-scale, these efforts evidence a growing concern on the global stage for healthier growth— growth that has a concern for wellbeing at its heart.

But what do we really mean by “wellbeing” and “happiness”?

These are the questions that are at the heart of the compelling documentary, Happy (2012), that is screening this Friday, November 7 at Bowen Island Yoga (doors open at 7pm).

From the Academy Award nominated filmmakers of Genghis Blues and Long Night’s Journey Into Day, this film is not to be missed by anyone interested in exploring the rela-

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I don’t know whether the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars and planets, has a deeper meaning or not, but at the very least, it is clear that we humans who live on this earth face the task of making a happy life for ourselves. - Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama, famous for his writings on happiness, believes that “the purpose of life is to be happy”. Some might posit that this is a paradoxical statement coming from the world’s figurehead for Buddhism, which at its core is about recognizing the truth human suffering. But perhaps this is exactly what is happening—as we grow more connected and aware of our collective and personal suffering, the question of what makes humans happy has become increasingly popular.

And for good reason.

According to recent research, roughly only 2 in 10 North Americans are consider themselves to be “flourishing”. This statistic is quite alarming—only 20% of North Americans are

tionship between happiness and health, connection, community, cooperation, and compassion.

A magnifying glass is held up to things we’ve been taught will make us happy, like success, money, and beauty. It does so much more than this, though. Subjects like positive psychology, dopamine, and hedonic adaptation are translated in terms approachable. Technical facts are woven together with explorations of ordinary human behavior so beautifully that it’s hard not to be moved. It’s also beautifully filmed. You’ll be thinking of lists of people to recommend it to before the credits roll, guaranteed.

The film is simply so revealing, inspiring, sobering, and convincing that we personally feel that it should be watched in groups, as couples, as families, as friends, as coworkers, as companies. It’s that powerful. That’s why we are bringing it to Bowen Island Yoga and inviting everybody to enjoy the show and join in the conversation that we will host afterwards.

Save the Date: November 22 for the Rotary Variety Show on Bowen Island

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

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

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

Bowen Islanders are known for their generosity.

Time and time again, they give whatever they can to help someone, or some group, in need of financial assistance.

Donor fatigue can be a challenge, though. It’s a small island with many needs, and sometimes people feel tapped out.

Crowdfunding isn’t a magic wand but it can be a highly effective way to let people know their support is needed — and appreciated.

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Pastor: Dr. James B. Krohn

You are invited to the Rotary Variety Show, a fundraiser put on by the Rotary Club of Bowen Island.

It promises to be a great night of fun featuring local Bowen talent, including dancers, singers and musicians, a skit, poetry reading and a stand-up comic competition.

The show will be held at 7:00pm on Saturday, November 22, at Cates Hill Chapel on Bowen Island. The Bowen Rotary Club is raising funds for two Bowen-based organizations: the Africa Village Project and the Bowen Island Firefighters. As well, local Rotary Club initiatives, such as education projects and trail building, will be funded from the Variety Show proceeds.

You’ll enjoy a fabulous program of entertainment in a cabaret-style venue at the Variety Show. Shari Ulrich is going to be singing, and the Bowen firefighters will be performing a dance routine. David Cameron is the emcee. Jackie Minns and Bawn Campbell are putting on a comedy skit, and Jude Neale will do a poetry reading. You’ll be delighted and entertained by the musical talents of Nicole Zyczynski and the classical music selections of the Arbutus String Trio. The Perform Art Studios students are doing a dance routine accompanied by singer Carlos Vela-Martinez. And last but not least, local stand-up comics will be making you laugh throughout the show.

Save the date: Saturday, November 22nd! Tickets will be available soon at Phoenix or from your Rotary Club neighbor or friend. See you there!

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The Bowen Island Rotary Club has invited me to give a presentation about crowdfunding’s potential on November 13. I’m spearheading FundAid, a crowdfunding initiative by Glacier Media to help people raise money. It uses the resources available through Glacier Media’s newspapers, including the Undercurrent, and online platforms to give campaigns a fighting chance for success.

For organizations and non-profits, crowdfunding can offer fun and rewarding ways to get donor support through perks and incentives. It also provides an opportunity to have people raise money on your behalf, which allows you to reach out to a new set of donors.

For individuals, the possibilities are endless. You can raise money for your favourite charity or for your own needs. In times of distress, and in times of hope and optimism, crowdfunding gives you an easy way to let people support you.

The meeting is open to the public. It’s at Collins Hall at 7:30pm on November 13. It would be appreciated if you can let Jen McGowan know of your interest in attending. Please email her jen.mcgowan@ shaw.ca.

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Bowen gymnasts head to Helsinki Help the Bowen Island Gymnastics Club send 10 gymnasts to Helsinki, Findland, for the World Gymnaestrada Event by participating in the sports swap at BICS on November 15.

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Notice of Election 2014 General Local Election: District of West Vancouver & West Vancouver School District (SD45)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of West Vancouver (DWV) and West Vancouver School District 45 (SD45) that an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees for SD45 and Councillors for the DWV. The election will be held on November 15, 2014.

Persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: For the Office of School Trustee for SD45 (five to be elected for a four-year term): BOYD, Jim 1395 Camridge Road, West Vancouver BROADY, Carolyn 1520 Rena Crescent, West Vancouver BROWN, Nicole 2025 27th Street, West Vancouver DONAHUE, Sheelah West Vancouver DORSMAN, Pieter Lions Bay INMAN, Rob West Vancouver LESCHERT, Irene West Vancouver STEVENSON, Dave 2270HaywoodAvenue,WestVancouver For the Office of Councillor for the DWV (six to be elected for a four-year term) BAXTER, Joanna West Vancouver BOOTH, Mary-Ann West Vancouver CAMERON, Craig West Vancouver CASSIDY, Christine West Vancouver CLOUGH, Max 1575 Taylor Way, West Vancouver EVISON, Michael 4087 Rose Crescent, West Vancouver FINKBEINER, Jim West Vancouver GAMBIOLI, Nora West Vancouver JOHNSON, Jon West Vancouver LAMBUR, Peter 1060 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver LEWIS, Michael 4485 Ross Lane, West Vancouver MALLAKIN, Ali West Vancouver PLATT, Terry 1555 Fulton Avenue, West Vancouver REYNOLDS,Carolanne 2545QueensAvenue,WestVancouver SOPROVICH, Bill 1203-2180ArgyleAvenue,WestVancouver The one candidate, Michael Smith, for the Office of Mayor, District of West Vancouver, was elected by acclamation pursuant to section 76 of the Local Government Act. For the School Trustee election for SD45 only: Notice of general voting and advance voting for SD45 SD45 includes West Vancouver, Bowen Island Municipality, Village of Lions Bay and part of GVRD Electoral Area A (that portion of GVRD Electoral Area A lying along, or within Howe Sound adjacent to the municipalities of Bowen Island, Lions Bay and West Vancouver). For School Trustee elections, the Board of Education for the SD45, has, by resolution and bylaw, agreed that the Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer appointed by the DWV will also act on the board’s behalf, and has designated locations at which qualified electors may vote for School Trustees only within their voting divisions.

Voting Division 1: West Vancouver Same locations, dates and times as listed in next column.

Voting Division 2: Bowen Island Municipality on November 15, from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at: Bowen Island Community School, 1041 Mt. Gardner Road WestcotElementarySchool,760WestcotRoad,WestVancouver from 1 p.m.–2 p.m. at: 1070 Miller Road only for residents and staff of Bowen Court Advance voting is on November 5 from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at: Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane

Voting Division 3: Village of Lions Bay on November 15, from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at: the Lions Bay Village Hall, 400 Centre Road Advance voting is on November 5 from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at: the Lions Bay Village Hall, 400 Centre Road Voting Division 4: The portion of GVRD Electoral Area A lying along, or within Howe Sound adjacent to the municipalities of Bowen Island, Lions Bay and West Vancouver on November 15, from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at: Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive.

Advance voting is on November 5 from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at: West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street Notice of general voting and advance voting for DWV: Advance voting will be held at the West Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 17th Street from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on November 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10, 2014.

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General voting day: Open to qualified electors of the DWV on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at: Eagle Harbour Montessori School, 5575 Marine Drive* Rockridge Secondary School, 5350 Headland Drive* Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive* Seniors’ Activity Center, 695 21st Street* Hollyburn Elementary School, 1329 Duchess Avenue* Sentinel Secondary School, 1250 Chartwell Drive* Irwin Park Elementary School, 2455 Haywood Avenue* Westcot Elementary School, 760 Westcot Road* Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Drive Ambleside Youth Centre, 1018 Pound Road* Ridgeview Elementary School, 1250 Mathers Avenue* Wheelchair access and curbside voting is available at all locations. Locations marked with * are most accessible.

Mail ballot voting: Electors who may vote by mail ballot are persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity and persons who expect to be absent from the municipality or electoral area on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. The application is available at westvancouver.ca/election and at the West Vancouver municipal hall. Completed mail ballots must be received by the District of West Vancouver Chief Election Officer at West Vancouver Municipal Hall no later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in order to be counted for the election.

Elector Qualifications and Registration: Qualifications: 18 years of age or older on general voting day; a Canadian citizen; a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; a resident of, or a registered owner of real property in the municipality or electoral area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. If you are a resident elector and are not on the list of registered electors: bring two pieces of identification that prove your identity and residence; one must have your signature. Photo ID is not required. If you are a non-resident property elector: bring two pieces of identification that prove your identity and residence, one must have your signature; proof of property ownership (certificate of title, tax notice, assessment notice or a current title search); and if there is more than one owner, written consent from the majority of the owners, including yourself, for you to register as the elector. Contact the Election Office at 604-925-7045 or 604-925-7049 for more information.

The registered owner of real property means whichever of the following is applicable: (a) the owner of a registered estate in fee simple of the property unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in (b) to (d) as follows; (b) the holder of the last registered agreement for sale unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in (c) or (d) as follows; (c) the tenant for life under a registered life interest in the property unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in (d) as follows; (d) the holder of a registered lease of the property for a term of at least 99 years.

No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector, no corporation is entitled to vote, and permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants) who have not become Canadian citizens are not permitted to vote.

Documents acceptable for ID include: A BC Driver’s Licence, a BC ID Card, an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC, a BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard, a Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, a Social Insurance Number Card, a Canadian Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit/debit card issued by a savings institution and a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or coaxial cable services.

S. Scholes, Chief Election Officer October 29, 2014

Contact the Election Office with enquiries or if you require more information: Legislative Services Department | District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC | t: 604-925-7045 or 604-925-7049 e: election@westvancouver.ca | hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. regular business days

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Candidate Questions and Answers back to my community. There are projects in progress and other initiatives which I would like to see through to completion.

2. What common ground do you share with the other candidates running in this election?

I believe we all appreciate the natural green space that is so much a part of the island. I think we all want to see affordable housing, and other services so that our seniors can age in place on Bowen. We also all seem to want a community center: a multi-purpose area that could be a gathering or performance space as well as a place for other community activities and events.

3. What are your top three priorities for Bowen?

ALISON MORSE C A N D I D AT E F O R C O U N C I L

1. What triggered you to make this step and run for municipal office?

I am standing for re-election because I am committed to Bowen, and believe in giving

First and foremost we need to be good stewards. We need to look after what we have. That means the built infrastructure, the natural green space around us and the people who live here. I want to keep the caring, diverse community that we have. To help do that I would push the municipality, through its actions, policies and working with other levels of Government and service providers, to facili-

tate a vibrant economy, appropriate on-island health care services, diversity of housing, and transportation services that meet the needs of Bowen islanders.

The Community Lands are a priority. When we bought them we committed to sell some of them to pay off the purchase price. They were also intended to provide land for community facilities. The lot 2 rezoning is the first step to getting a community center, as well as some diversity of housing and paying down some of the debt. Other uses for some of the community lands could include space for light industry such as warehousing or construction workshops.

Another priority is the replacement of the main fire hall with a seismically sound building that meets WCB standards, and has space for an emergency command center.

4. Tell me about the community work you have done that you are most proud of?

A Bowen project I am very proud of being involved with is the creation of a first class public golf course on Bowen, which was done with hours of volunteer effort and private funds. Another is being a member of the

steering committee for the bi-annual People Plants and Places Tour which raises money for the Bowen Island Museum and Archives; I co-ordinate approximately 100 volunteers who make the event such a success.

5. How will you work to make council open to the concerns and ideas of all Bowen Islanders?

I will listen respectfully to those that present at council and promote respectful dialogue. In the summer of 2012 BIM conducted a householder survey and the respondents indicated that their preferred method for providing input to council was through surveys like that one. The second choice was public consultations or open houses where residents could observe and comment on information posted on display boards.

6. What do you love most about living on Bowen Island?

The tranquility, natural green spaces, and friendliness of the island.

New doctor brings incremental increase to medical services on Bowen MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR

Last week, Bowen Islanders took the rare opportunity to visit a local physician on a Saturday, when Dr. Keith Symon offered his services at the office of Dr. Susanne Schloegl. Dr. Symon is new BOWEN ISLAND NEIGHBOURHOO R001906211 BI03

to Bowen Island and plans to work at Dr. Schloegl’s clinic two Saturday’s per month.

Trained in South Africa, Symon has been practicing as a physician in Canada for 20 years now. He says he is familiar practicing medicine in a small town, having worked in Port Alice on Vancouver Island for twelve years.

Symon is part of a medical practice in Burnaby where he works four to five days per week. He says that he moved to Bowen so that his daughter could attend IPS, and he considers his time here a “trial period.”

“If things work out and my daughter is happy here, I could wind things down in Burnaby and start spending more time on Bowen,” he says, adding that as a physician, having more services to offer (such as emergency services and a clinic) is helpful.

However, Symon says it is too early for him to say what would make Bowen an attractive place for him to work on a more full-time basis.

You are Invited To Attend A Public Information Session regarding the re-zonIng of the “Pub Building” and adjacent vacant lot (477 & 479 Bowen Trunk rd.)

Monday November 17th at 6:00pm Evergreen Hall

Everyone Welcome!!

Please contact bowenpub@gmail.com for further information.

Dr. Kieth Symon and Dr. Susanne Schloegl.

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Remembrance Day at the Legion Volunteers needed BOWEN ISLAND LEGION SUBMISSION

Bowen Island has a long history of high turn out for the Remembrance day service held at the cenotaph in the cove. On the cenotaph are the names of 5 Bowen Islanders that served in World War I. Service starts when the 10:30am ferry departs Snug Cove Every year after the service the Legion opens it's doors (and the bar)

to serve up soup and sandwiches to all those that wish to attend. They are still looking for help making soup and sandwiches to serve following the Remembrance Day services.

Call Nairn at 0210 to volunteer and for more info.

The Legion would like thank Mr. & Mrs. Canada for your wonderful donation of two new Canadian flags. One for the Legion building and the other for the cenotaph.

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On the calendar FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7

Lunch at the Legion

Legion Dinner Doors open at 5 p.m. dinner starts at 6:30

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12

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

Rotary Meeting – Martha Perkins discussing FundAid and Crowdfunding. 7:30pm at Collins Hall.

All are welcome.

Free film screening at Bowen Island Yoga “Happy” the documentary Doors open at 7 p.m.

Free admission, donations welcome

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8

Book launch for “The Town Slut’s Daughter” 1567 Tunstall Blvd. at 6 p.m.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 10

S.K.Y. Seniors Keeping Young 9:00am - exercises 9:45am - refreshments 10:00am - Speaker (to be confirmed) 1100am - Seniors yoga with Diane Kaile All are welcome.

Duplicate Bridge @ Bowen Court Call Irene @ 2955

UPCOMING NOVEMBER 15

Bootcamp for Procrastinators workshop with Ivan Coyote - tickets on sale at the Gallery at Artisan Square or at www.biac.ca

Check out Oliver Swain and Corbin Keep at 7:30 p.m this Saturday!

Bowen Island Gymnastics Club Sports Swap Fundraiser to send 10 gymnasts to the 2015 World Gymnaestrada Event in Helsinki, Finland in July 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at BICS, $30 per table

Book launch: The Town Slut’s Daughter

1950s Hot Havana Night, IPS Fundraiser Live Latin Music, DJ & Dancing 7 - 11:30 at Cates Hill ChapelTickets $35 at Phoenix and IPS

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ELECTION!

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11 AA Meeting Collins Hall 7:15 p.m.

Come and celebrate the release of island poet Heather Haley’s debut novel ‘The Town Slut’s Daughter’ Saturday November 8th at 1567 Tunstall Blvd. We’ll get started at 6 p.m. with a potluck, then carry on with a reading by the author around 7:30, followed by a book signing.

From the illusory safety of her girl-punk-band coven to an isolating universe dominated by a craven producer cum lover, Fiona Larochelle must break all her molds and chart her own course. Reviews have been rolling in after the highly successful Vancouver launch of the book a month ago.

“Fiona tells it all, unflinching, with a survivor's wry humor.”

“The pace is electric, the scenes pulsate with energy … A punk Moveable Feast”.

“Haley has written a coming-of-age-novel in which Holden Caulfield is a streetwalking cheetah with a heart full of napalm.”

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12

Knitting Circle 2 - 5 p.m. Bowen Court - All levels welcome!

Rotary Variety Show 7 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel Funds raised go to the Africa Village Project and the Bowen Island Firefighters

Candidate “Speed Dating,” come face to face with candidates for council and the mayor’s seat Bowen Island Pub 6 p.m.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, 11 a.m.

Hope to see you fireside! Call 2345 for more information.

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“Otherworldly” featuring the surreal art of

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Helping Hands Call Val Gooch 604-947-2640

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The Fall Supper

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Bowen Island United Church Bowen Island Lodge By The Sea, 380 Cardena Rd., there will be 2 sittings :

5:00 PM & 7:00 PM Please purchase tickets in advance at V0N1G0 (below Bowen Pub)

B BOARD Call 2442 to claim.

Halloween night in the Causeway after the fireworks

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LANCE’S Brannon RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRC for $25/load Kindling $20/box at Building Centre

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Headline MERIBETH DeEn EDITOR

REVISED 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 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

STONE ......................................... ANDREW ............................ (Withdrawn)

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.

WILLIAMSON .....PETER .................1471 Tunstall Boulevard, Bowen Island

SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS

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 ......................... (Withdrawn)

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

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).

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

Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G2 Tel: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0193 E-mail: cgrundy@bimbc.ca

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Highlights from the All Candidates Question and Answer session at BICS, Nov 1 from PAGE 2 Marcus Freeman, running independently to represent open-anonymity of Bowen Residents:

I want council to focus on the large demographic of senior, fixed income residents; the disadvantaged, and just as importantly, your children and youth, who in their life find advanced education and employment elsewhere. Young families can envision a more inclusive and accessible island that makes ends meet.

Yvette Gabrielle, human resource specialist mother of three, on infrastructure:

When we want to make progress on something, then we’re going to have to look at what gains and losses we’re going to incur along the way. If we want a community centre or any sort of development, then we’re going to have to look at how we’re going to create that. I think that when I look at a problem then I look at the how, and all the possibilities around that… water and sewer are not a choice, there needs to be some upgrades, and we need to look at the whole picture before moving ahead

Michael Kaile, 35 years in the international hotel industry:

In our Cove, our front door where I’m told the welcome mat needs a good Cove and a clean, I think there are two issues. First of all there’s a parking issue. Now the only address to the parking issue is by very small, incremental improvements. As for ferry marshalling, I’m not sure how long we’ve been talking about ferry marshalling but I’m 66 so I guess it started when I was a boy. I’m more in fussed about of cleaning up the Cove and getting our parking improved to the rest of our ability, then slowly working our way through ferry marshalling.

like to do an audit of the unfinished business for Bowen Island – all the projects, all the great ideas that have fallen by the wayside for one reason or another, because I certainly don’t understand why they fell by the wayside. I think taking stock in such a way could be a very invigorating process for a new council to go through.

Peter Williamson, new Canadian, PhD in Economic Geography:

One of the things that is particularly of interest of me is environment, and development: I don’t want to play down the development side of it, I am very interested in the opportunities that it offers to Bowen Island. We have an Economic Development Committee, and I’d love to be able to work with them on getting Bowen’s economy vibrant and happening.

George Zawadzky, creator of “Bowen TV”:

What do I define as affordable housing? That probably differs from many of you. I prefer the term affordable rental housing. I’m not in a position where I can own property or land so, for me, I would like to see more rental units… we need to give special consideration to development projects that come our way that have an affordable rental housing, low-market housing element in place.

As long as it follows the OCP.

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Melanie Mason, GIS specialist and mother of young daughters

In response to a question on using Crippen Park Lands for parking and ferry marshalling: I think we need to step back on this one a bit. There are discussions now about undertaking an integrated transportation plan and that’s where I’d like to start. There was a plan done in 1999…

I’d like to have an overall look at what’s happening with our transportation. If we had maybe better bus service coming into the Cove coming from different parts of the island, would that take some of our pressure off?

Alison Morse, incumbent councillor and retired accountant:

A closed-door meeting is advertised and noticed, and when you’re talking about land, it is one of those situations that is allowed for a closed meeting. And thinking about it – do you want to tell a person who is making a proposal as to how much they might pay you for that land, what you’re willing to accept and how much you think it might cost up front – so that they can come in and know, rather than an open bidding process?

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Trick or treating at Artisan Square. For more halloween photos check out the Undercurrent website in the community section.

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Thanks to donations from our readers, the campaign has almost reached $6,000. This outpouring of support is a testament to how deeply his death has touched us all.

To all who have donated, a heartfelt thank you.

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This week, Rendolf, Eunice, Joyce, Faith, Millicent, Emmanuel, Richard, Andrew, Ebeneezer and Deborah registered for secondary school in Ghana. This huge and positive steps has happened because of a great deal of hard work on the part of three IPS students: Angus Duguid, Willem Young and Luke MacKenzie. Last year, the boys dedicated themselves to the Tri4Ghana fundraising campaign to help kids, just like them, continue their education in Ghana. They raised $40,000 in total.

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