November 4, 2011 Undercurrent by Bowen Island Undercurrent

FRIDAY NOV. 4 2011 VOL. 38, NO. 39

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Nerys Poole and Jack Adelaar vie for islanders’ support on November 19

Undercurrent wraps ups its series of councillor candidate profiles

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Candidates weigh in on the arts SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

ow would you support the arts? How could the arts council and the municipality work together more effectively? And why hasn’t the community centre been built yet? Those were some of the questions candidates had to answer at last Saturday’s all-candidates meeting sponsored by the Bowen Island Arts Council. Opening the meeting was David Cameron who, with a twinkle in his eye, introduced the OneJackie slate. He pointed out that electing one person (his wife Jackie Minns) with multiple personalities (Mad Mabel, Svetlana Frumbuttchek and Angel) would save the community a wad of money. It was a tough act to follow but the candidates (except George Zawadski who was absent) made a good effort to summarize where they stand on issues related to arts and culture. “I am hoping to be the mayor of this wonderful island,” Jack Adelaar said, adding that he has been a strong supporter of the arts. His rival for mayor, Nerys Poole, thinks it is important to have diversity on council. As priorities, she sees the building of the community centre and affordable housing. Asked how the municipality could support the arts council in implementing the cultural masterplan, Poole said, “I am a strong supporter of the cultural masterplan and the implementation is long overdue.” She said that she had worked with BIAC to draft a service agreement in an effort to provide a stable funding mechanism. She sees the cultural masterplan as an integral part of the economic development plan and said, “We have a high percentage of people earning money from the arts and have to ensure that they are better supported.” continued, PAGE 15

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It was a colourful and slightly scary crowd that gathered at the BICS field on October 29 to move in tune with Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The event was organized by Bowen Island Community Recreation with guidance and inspiration from Wendy Cellik and Tina Overbury. Andrew Stone took time out of his busy campaign to record and post it onYouTube. Debra Stringfellow photo

Fire destroys Dorman Point cottage MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

seasonal residence burnt to the ground at Dorman Point Tuesday night, and more than 20 Bowen volunteer firefighters fought throughout the night to successfully extinguish the blaze, fire chief Brian Biddlecombe said. No one was in the home. An adjacent caretaker’s home was saved by firefighters and a man staying

there, a long-time islander Louis Racine, sustained minor burns and did not require hospitalization. “I did my best to try and save the place. I went for one last try and that’s when I got really singed,” Racine says. “After that, I knew there was nothing I could do, she was gonna go.” His dogs are okay but three cats are missing. continued, PAGE 10

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aron Van Pykstra, publisher of the Bowen Island Undercurrent, is pleased to announce that Susanne Martin is the paper’s new editor. Martha Perkins will continue to provide guidance as managing editor but Martin will take over the day-today responsibility of providing readers with the type of coverage that has continued, PAGE 15

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Financial officer outlines muni costs of OCP lawsuit

Experience a big asset: Alison Morse MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

hen it comes to service to Bowen on council – and knowledge of Bowen politics – it seems unarguable that there is nobody with more experience than Alison Morse. Morse, who in the November 19 election is running for re-election on council, has served on each council since Bowen became a municipality in 1999. With her three years on this past Islands Trust board – she’s not running for Trust this time –

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and 12 as a councillor, she has put in countless hours working to create open and productive governance for Bowen. So why all the time spent for little remuneration, and even less fame? “I just felt I had the background for it and that I had something to contribute,” Morse told the Undercurrent in a talk at Artisan Eats recently. “And I do enjoy it. Sometimes it can be frustrating but if I didn’t enjoy it, I wouldn’t be doing it.” The retired chartered accountant, who came here in 1996 with husband Alan and two sons, Morse did not come to the job without service experience. She is a past-president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC and a former governor of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants of Canada. She has also raised funds for United Way. Morse has been part of a plethora of committees in her professional life and continues to be in her role as a Bowen councillor, where she has served on over a dozen committees and working groups, including the ferry advisory committee and the affordable housing working group. She cites this past as a big help to her current role on council. “My chartered accountant background has taught me to look at the big picture to analyze, to ask difficult questions. Since I worked in the tax area, I learned that the words in the legislation are important, you don’t want unintended consequences when you pass a bylaw.” While some Islanders have suggested this past council was not productive, Morse points to seeing projects through to completion, including the artificial turf field at BICS, which she supported, the expansion of the sewer plan, the working through of the contentious Cape Roger

Curtis development and the monumental task of revamping Bowen’s Official Community Plan (OCP). For the coming term, Morse said this next council must move forward on the vitalization of Snug Cove –she feels the Cove should be the “commercial heart” of the community – and the community centre. There’s also ferry marshalling and creating more “diverse housing” (not just affordable housing, she believes, but also housing choices for seniors and for the diversity of families on Bowen). We must “carefully develop the surplus lands in a manner appropriate for the Bowen community,” she says, and BIM’s surplus savings need to be used for purchasing – and replenishing – capital items, not for operating costs, something which she has not supported. She advocates striking a balance between “customer demand for service and taxpayers’ ability to pay.” The notion of living “within our means” is highlighted by Morse in her campaign pamphlet. An aspect of governance that Morse feels is an absolute necessity is openness, and by that she means not simply working with transparency, though that is a big part of it, but also being open to solutions. For her, a councillor who comes to an issue pushing one solution will not be able to serve Bowen in the best manner. Finding solutions is a process, she says. For council to work effectively they must first agree on what needs to be done, Morse said, and then, while respecting divergent viewpoints, begin to assess solutions. Once all the bases are covered, they can collectively arrive at the solution that suits Bowen the best. “A council that works well together comes up with the right answers.”

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Two law professionals vie for mayor

Good communication is essential: Poole Adelaar says outgoing council created ‘divisiveness’ SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

erys Poole believes in honesty, fairness and good communication - she is asking the community to entrust her with the position of the mayor. Poole was a teenager when her parents bought a summer cabin on Bowen in 1963. She enjoyed spending her summers and weekends on the island. But it wasn’t until 2005, when she retired from her job at the Ministry of the Attorney General, that she was able move here permanently. Poole has two children and two grandchildren and loves living on Bowen and being engaged in the community. Poole became involved in the Cape Roger Curtis Trust Society and the Susanne Martin photo Advisory Planning Commission. Wanting to give back to community, she decided to run for council in 2008 and was elected. “The last three years have been a learning experience,” Poole said. “I enjoyed the challenge of working with people from diverse views and trying to find common ground either by building consensus or by accepting one another’s perspectives. From [mayor] Bob [Turner] I learned that it is important to be fair at all times.” Poole says that communication with the community is crucial. “We have to let people know early and often what is planned. And we need to get feedback.” If she is elected, Poole suggests that all the candidates, whether they win a seat or not, as well as their campaign teams, get together for a discussion on community engagement. In order to keep the channels of communication open, she proposes regular office hours for the mayor. “This could happen at the coffee shop or at municipal hall. The way it is set up now, holding public hearings before the council meetings, doesn’t work for everyone.” With that in mind, Poole also suggests regular town hall meetings and mayor’s reports. She would like to explore using the web and new media as tools for communication. “It is important to know about the relationship between staff and council and their different roles,” Poole said. She suggests that council meets on alternate Mondays to

free up staff time. “That would also make us focus more on the important areas like policy setting.” “Now we have the OCP approved,” Poole adds. “And this enables us to move forward on Belterra and affordable housing in general. We can look at the sale of community lands and the revitalization of Snug Cove.” Poole would like to engage in a conversation with the landowners in Snug Cove to find out what policies would encourage them to redevelop. “There are a number of things that can be done; the first is to reduce the requirement for parking and increase the density on some of the lots.” Poole also wants to work with Bowen Heritage to improve the condition of the orchard cabins. Due to the upgrade of the sewage treatment plant, Pools says that council can consider the sale of community lands. “If we sell the lands, we can put a [sewer] line to Abbeyfield which will help our seniors.” Poole agrees that this has been slow in coming but says, “Sometimes the quick fix isn’t the answer. Hanging on to the surplus lands was a good decision in our slow market. We’ve designated one acre for affordable housing and the community centre site.” Poole became a lawyer when she was 40. Before that, she worked as a teacher. “I am passionate about education and the importance of family health as part of community health.” She knows that Bowen has a high percentage of young families and believes that the municipality needs to be responsive to that. “Even though we have to watch our finances, we also need to make sure we provide community services and community grants so people can continue to provide excellent programs in recreation and arts.” If the vote on the national park is a yes, Poole sees many options to improve the climate for business, education and wellness centres and she’ll recommend hiring a professional negotiator and work with a committee so the process doesn’t consume council and staff time. If the outcome of the vote is a no, Poole says that she would work just as hard for the issues that Bowen Islanders care about.

things done with a minimum of conflict. “Over my working life I have been on various company boards and volunteer boards and I can e’s an unknown for some, Jack Adelaar, say that we have always come to a consensus,” and after he’d filed for mayor, it wasn’t Adelaar said. “I expect that the new council will long before islanders started wondering be able to reach a consensus as well.” who he was and how long he’s been here. Well, A talk with Adelaar is peppered with the he’s a dad, grandpa and a lawyer and he and phrase “fiscal responsibility” and he believes the his wife of 42 years, Maryon, rented a house island’s finances need fixing but we can get the on Bowen in 2000. They bought their house in private and public sector together to “push” the Millers landing in 2004 and built their permaBowen economy and make it stronger. It’s his nent home at Cowan’s Point four years ago. first run for political office but he says the expeAdelaar has a civil litigation rience of maintaining a successful practice in Vancouver and he’s practice for decades sets him up maintained an apartment in town. to work with council to do just “I understand the pressures of all that. those who commute to work on Specifics include selling off the mainland. I live on Bowen some of the surplus lands, and Island because I consider this to be one capital project he intends to a stress-free zone – except maybe steer through to completion is one for the mayor’s chair – and I love that has long been on Bowen’s the peace and tranquility here.” agenda, the revitalization of Snug Adelaar speaks with passion Cove. Adelaar says revitalizing the about the island and its govcove, complete with ferry marernance, something he thinks shalling and adequate parking, is needs to be, and can be, greatly a priority. Susanne Martin photo improved. “[Snug Cove revitalization] “I got into the race for mayor is very important to me, as it is because I love Bowen Island and was concerned to all islanders, and I know that 30 different with the direction being taken by the present reports and plans have been produced. So far, council,” Adelaar told the Undercurrent. “There nothing has happened and I will get the Snug is an incredible amount of divisiveness on the Cove revitalization happening amongst the first island which I feel has been generated by counissues that the new council will face.” cil and the no-growth-at-any-cost backers of Adelaar supports the arts and believes this certain councillors.” pays dividends for a community. He also supBorn in England, and having grown up in ports a community centre, affordable housing Nova Scotia, the father of two and grandfather initiatives and feels we can do better for seniors. of four came to BC on the day he wrote his final He also wants to build a more cohesive comexam and began a law practice here in 1972; he munity, believing that was more a part of the loved the province and never looked back. past than it is the present. Adelaar says he will He does not support a national park and work to make a cohesive community a part of feels we can steward our land ourselves; he the future. also believes there are more pressing issues. He “We have to be together as a community says the Cape Roger Curtis development was a which we certainly were in years gone by,” he “screw-up” on council’s part and that the CRC said. “I intend to spend the next three years of saga is a “dead issue” but that if it winds up my life leading a cohesive council focusing on back on our table “we’ll have to deal with it.” realistic issues which can be achievable with He insists he can lead a council that can get everybody’s help.” MARCUS HONDRO

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“I started out neutral to negative… …it’s been more positive than we ever could have imagined.”

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Frinton cites deep knowledge of municipal matters

After filling in as an alternate at a Metro Vancouver meeting in 1991, Frinton has represented Bowen’s interests many times and on many committees at Metro Vancouver and the Islands Trust. He says he brings a vast store of knowledge and experience to the council table.

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JACK ADELAAR FOR MAYOR

BEST CHOICE TO LEAD OUR NEW BOWEN COUNCIL I am in favor of preserving Crippen for our community as a Regional Park I will take action on Cove redevelopment and a new Community Centre I will hold well publicized open forums before any major community decision

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INFORMED RESPONSIVE CANDID It’s time for creative, collaborative solutions. COMMUNITY.

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eter Frinton is seeking reelection as councillor because he brings a “larger perspective, both in time and place” to the council table. Frinton has represented Bowen’s interest both on Metro Vancouver committees and the Islands Trust. “I come from the larger arena to a life-time on Bowen.” Frinton has lived here for 40 years. “I’ve seen a lot of changes from when there were six people on the morning ferry and the road was two lanes with ditches in the cove. There certainly wasn’t a parking problem then. At the time, there were under 400 people living here. Now the population is easily 10 times of that.” Frinton pulls out a three-inch stack of papers and says, “This is my agenda for Friday’s Metro Vancouver meeting. You have to read it be meaningfully engaged.” About council’s work, Frinton says, “It’s demanding, time-consuming and poorly paid. And it comes at high cost particularly if you stick with it.” He says that people will be annoyed by some decisions, and they will remember the annoyance but forget the overall picture. Frinton started his work with Metro Vancouver when Ross Carter approached him about being an alternate. “It was the livable region strategic plan in 1991. And the first thing I said was, ‘Bowen isn’t even on the map.’ By the end, Bowen was on the map. That was my first success on a regional level.” From that time, Frinton’s involvement in island politics has been continuous. He has been on council since 1999 and missed only a short period when he ran for mayor in 2002 and lost by about 50 votes before returning as a councillor when someone stepped down midterm. This election, he thought about moving on but changed his mind. “I’m fairly good at what I’m doing. You learn and you get proficient. I get lots of comments at Metro Vancouver about the contribution that I’ve made. You get rewarded in that way.” He adds, “People recognize that there is a desire for corporate knowledge [about the municipality] and continuity.” Frinton often takes the time to communicate council’s affairs to the community. “Writing my blog and responding to issues is a way for me to digest information. It forces a discipline. And it’s not the point of view of the corporation. I can say it when I think that we didn’t do a good job or when something was missed.” Frinton is also outspoken at the council table. “I guess it comes from having a store house of experience and information.” About the prevailing negativity towards council’s work, Frinton says, “It’s a clash of values and I see it as a troubling trend. This kind

of downward spiral is very easy to fall into but what is really at issue are beliefs and not reality.” He says what council has done “wasn’t acrimonious” but there were some notable failures and “people grab onto failures and enlarge them to encompass everything.” Frinton has hopes for the next term. “There is a sequence of events and now we are at stage where we are able to concentrate on things that can be done rather than planning for things in the future.” The first thing that needs to happen, he says, is a core review of how the municipality operates. There is more at issue here than dollar signs. “It starts with a laundry list that needs to be prioritized. The problem is that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs.” As a possible remedy, Frinton suggests to change the way the municipality is collecting money. “That probably means more user fees, more cost recovery, more taxes for specific items. We have to be more rigorous in the application and sourcing of our revenues and make sure that some people are not subsidizing others for things that are not of greater community benefit. “Council also made the commitment to start building up reserves,” Frinton says. “There’s not much wiggle room in how we spend our money. Much of it is tied up in salaries and rent and delivery of services that are absolutely expected.... In my mind, we should raise the fees or cut down the number of programs. But I agree with fiscal restraint. If you spend more than you take in, misery lies ahead.” For aging in place, Frinton spearheaded a change to the park boundary with the idea to enlarge the seniors’ precinct. “Rather than creating a new greenfield area development, we could extend Bowen Court and build behind it,” Frinton said. “Then you can knock down the old structures without kicking everyone out. That’s something we can do through a mere trade of land. It’s also an area that gets lots of sun, is flat and close to the cove.” Frinton supports the establishment of a national park. “If one thinks about the long term protections, the potential for economic, educational and social benefit, many of the stated downsides diminish in importance. I have asked hard questions about the inclusion of Crippen and fees, which are legitimate sticking points.” He will respect the community opinion vote and says, “If there is a positive vote, then long, diligent negotiations will follow.” Frinton has a number of practical ideas for all of the issues, from affordable housing, to Snug Cove revitalization, infrastructure and waste management. “My message is that there are always problems but never lose sight of what you want,” he said. “And we have a good little community here.”

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Community needs before personal interest: Jennings SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

aron Jennings feels that Bowen Island is the right fit for his family. “It’s been very good for us in terms of lifestyle and opportunity. We’ve made it our home and set our roots down.” From that, it was a logical step for him to “throw the hat into the ring and run for council and Islands Trust trustee.” When his parents built their retirement home on Hummingbird Lane in the late 80s, he felt like he was coming home. In 2004, Jennings finished building a home for himself and his wife Diana where they live with their two kids who are now five and seven. Jennings owns and manages a construction business and says, “I’m proud that we fulfill other people’s dreams.” Jennings coaches the U-7 soccer team. “Coaching six-year-olds has been an amazing experience. Soccer and sports in general offer the opportunity for kids to learn what cooperation and being a team means. You also learn how to excel when you set your mind to something.” As a coach, Jennings has seen “raggle-taggle groups of kids become fine-tuned machines.... It teaches people to work together, to collectively draw on one another’s strength, and succeed.” This approach would also work for council, Jennings says. “Having a team with no ability to trade players and do the best you can under the circumstances, that is a challenge I welcome.” His main reason for running for council “is the understanding that time does not stand still.” He said, “We have endless discussions on what we want and need. But it seems to fall on deaf ears and nothing much moves forward. Because of the success I found in my profession, I thought I could help to implement [projects].” Jennings feels a high degree of frustration because, in his sphere of influence, things are getting done. “In negotiations at the business table, there’s always a bit of a give and take in a successful endeavour. Some of the community projects will require same approach.” One of the issues Jennings has familiarized himself with is the community centre. “I’ve read nearly all the documentation. I’ve been to the site wearing my construction and development hat.” With all that background work done, Jennings proposes to move

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from the why to the how. Jennings works closely with Wolfgang Duntz and said, “There is a perceived conflict of interest but we’ve gone carefully over the code of ethics. I am not running for council to sway opinion for the betterment of my business or make money on the back of the community. “We need to think outside the box,” Jennings added. “And put the community’s needs before our personal interest.” Jennings has noticed a “seeming rift between council and the electorate.... This is based on observation. When you see people crying in a public hearing or fists pounded on the podium, that concerns me.” He is also concerned about the state of municipal finances. “This may scare some people but I think we need to look at running the municipality like a corporation. Creating community facilities, amenities and affordable housing is not possible without a sound financial base.” Jennings believes affordable housing is necessary to keep the fabric of our community intact. He works with many of the kids he has coached in soccer and he sees a “dwindling hope for the younger generation.” Jennings says, “The youngest and oldest need help. They should have the same opportunities they have elsewhere.” But he realizes that “the economics are very challenging.” In the past weeks, Jennings has reviewed dozens of reports. He says, “The best way to honour the work of dedicated volunteers is implementation. We need to figure out where the money comes from and make a start.” Jennings feels that the scope and timeline of the national park are too far-reaching to make it an issue for the next three-year council term. “On the one hand, it would be a shame to say no when there could be highly tangible benefits. On the other hand, it would be a tragic mistake if we released our autonomy to an outsider. There needs to be a guarantee that Bowen Island has a voice if we move forward. I also see this as a situation that could sap valuable time away from council’s focus on Bowen-centric things.” Suggesting that it shouldn’t be council sitting at the negotiating table with Parks Canada, he says, “It’s a simple situation of not enough hours in the day.” “I have a spirit that is true and that could make me vulnerable,” Jennings said. “But I want to do my part for the good of Bowen Island.

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Vote Silvaine for Council and Islands Trust “Rob displayed remarkable abilities as chair of the National Park Community Advisory Committee. This committee of 30 community members completed challenging tasks on a tight schedule, in large part due to Rob’s effective facilitation and direction. I believe his intelligence, directness, and fairness would be great assets on our next Council. “ Mayor Bob Turner

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YOU ARE INVITED Wolfgang Duntz, Daron Jennings, and Tim Rhodes are candidates in the upcoming election. They will host a PUBLIC MEETING at Cates Hill Chapel (661 Carter Road) Saturday, November 12, 2011 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Some other candidates will be in attendance. The main focus of the meeting will be to discuss the building of a multi-purpose community centre — how it can be financed and in what time frame.

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Mediation and negotiation skills useful tools for council SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR

ob Cairns feels that his background in mediation and non-violent communication would enable him to be effective at the council table and has put his name forward for election for councillor and Islands Trust trustee. He said, “My ability to track different opinions and make sure everyone gets heard would be a valuable skill.” Cairns holds degrees in conflict resolution, executive coaching and commerce, and has worked in human resources. He has taught the model of non-violent communication through the continuing education program at BICS together with his partner Roberta. The couple moved to Bowen Island eight years ago. What attracted them to Bowen was the “ideal mix of tranquility and proximity to the city,” says Cairns. He commutes four days a week but “would like to see a more sustainable economy and more onisland work options.” One way to achieve this, Cairns thinks, is to create corporate wellness and retreat spaces. Cairns’ first volunteer experience was as chair of the choir. He’s also worked with the Bowen in Transition group that is trying to build a more sustainable and resilient future. He was also chair of the national park community advisory commission and said, “We had 30 people with a lot of different perspectives. It was challenging to hear and acknowledge everyone in a short timeframe.” Cairns believed that the group worked well together and delivered on the mandate. He added, “It was such a satisfying experience and made me realize that I would enjoy taking on the role of councillor.” Committee members and councillors alike encouraged him to put his name forward. “A lot of people don’t appreciate the complexity around decisions at the council table,” Cairns said, “There are a lot of stakeholders on the island, decisions are usually far from being straightforward and simple.” He feels that this council has, with the Official Community Plan, the upgraded sewage treatment plant, decisions on Snug Cove’s revitalization, and the investments to our roads, built a basis from where positive action can be taken. Cairns has a job in the city that requires commuting four days a week. He takes either the 6:30 or the 7:30 ferry in the morning, depending on whether he plans to use public transit. If he’s riding the bus, he usually parks at the library. He said, “It is expensive enough

getting to the mainland and back and getting to work. I was disappointed when the lot at the ball field became pay parking.” Cairns feels it would be great to have more affordable and better options for commuters. Cairns supports moving forward with the revitalization of Snug. “I see lots of things we can do so we make actual changes on the ground,” he said, “There is lots of room within the [Snug Cove village design] plan to address people’s concerns like creating a village with pedestrian spaces and parking.” Building an extension of the sewer line along Miller Road also needs to be tackled soon, says Cairns. “We need to service the surplus lands so that we can potentially recover our investments.” This step would make it possible for Abbeyfield to move ahead on fundraising. As one of the priorities for the next term, Cairns sees coming to a consensus on the concept plan for the community centre. He says, “This is holding us back at the moment. The next step is to apply for funding from senior government and we need to know what we are asking them to fund.” But building the community centre isn’t enough, Cairns said, there has to be money to operate it as well. And stable tenants would be one way to ensure its financial sustainability. He said, “One of the ideas is to have municipal staff move into it.” He also suggests looking at Parks Canada as a potential partner and mentioned the community centre on Saturna Island where Parks Canada prepaid a lease for 40 years to help finance the facility. If the outcome of the national park vote is a positive one, Cairns thinks it is important to represent Bowen’s position in the negotiations. He said, “Some people think of this as a distraction from council’s work. I don’t agree. I see this as a huge opportunity for the island.” Cairns supports a second vote once there is more information on the table. “I trust that we can count on the province’s assurances that the park will not be established without the support of the community.” Of Parks Canada’s commitment to invest $10 million in the park, Cairns thinks that this would just be the beginning of the economic benefits to the community. But more importantly, he says, is that “Parks Canada has a good track record for consulting with communities and local engagement.” So far, he’s been impressed by Parks Canada’s willingness to listen and respond to local concerns. He is optimistic that it can be done.

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hings haven’t moved along quite as fast in the last term of council as Cro Lucas would have wished. But his success in creating infrastructure and the possibility to move forward on the surplus lands, made him decide to seek reelection as councillor. Lucas and his wife Susan have lived on Bowen Island for over 40 years. “We love the island. We love the rural aspects and the eccentricities that come along with it.” The couple supports local businesses by buying on Bowen where possible. “The majority of what we need, we get here.” Lucas looks back on a long involvement with the golf course. “I had the opportunity to help build it as a founding member six years ago.” From this positive experience, he decided that he could apply his expertise at council. “I knew how to get things done. My perception about council was that there was little progress at the time. Infrastructure was a key element that had to be dealt with before anything could happen.” He was elected three years ago. “In the course of the last term, [councillor] David Wrinch and I, with the help of Dai Roberts, were able to spearhead the capital expansion program of the sewage treatment plant. It has double the capacity; now we have room for development in Snug Cove and many more things that should be done.” Lucas’s time on council has been a learning curve.“ I discovered that things take longer in municipal life than they would in business. You have to go through the many levels that the public requires.” At the end of this term, Lucas found that he hadn’t accomplished all that he set out to do and decided to “have another crack at it.” For next term, his focus will be on the surplus lands. “This is the only currency we have. We have to use it for dealing with issues like affordable housing, Abbeyfield, the community centre, island employment and Snug Cove restructuring.” To move forward on the surplus lands, Lucas suggests exploring options for sales as well as private partnerships. “I’ve been trying to get the disposition on council’s agenda for more than a year but there was always something more pressing,... “We should be asking for expressions of interest or proposals right now.” Once they are on the table, Lucas thinks that we can choose a course of action that works. “I could envision an option that provides density and yet respects green spaces with multi-family dwellings and clustered housing that includes affordable and economy housing.” Lucas knows that this would have

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to be done “Bowen style.” “We have to bear in mind that big developments don’t do much for us.” He thinks a development with “lots of trees and not much asphalt” would be the right fit. “In my mind, I see a density outlined within the [Official Community Plan]. We can have trails or walking paths where people with mobility issues could access the cove with their electric carts.” And council has decided on steps towards restructuring Snug Cove to add a “walk-able village component” that fits well. With the right plan, and with elements like sustainable building, aging in place and affordable housing tied to the concept, Lucas thinks that funding can be found. He says that projects that are green and have a low carbon footprint have a good chance to be supported by the provincial government. “If we got started tomorrow,” Lucas said. “I could see something happen in less than a two-year timeframe. If there is the will and council is behind it, we can move forward.” Another issue Lucas has given much thought is the cost recovery of the Cove Bay sewage treatment plant. “We started with a plant that was undersized, overworked and out of date. Now we have double the capacity and a facility that has all kinds of bells and whistles. It allows us to do things in future.” One component of the plant deals with sludge thickening and could present a viable business opportunity, Lucas says, where topsoil would be the end product. “This could be a way of dealing with waste on island and reducing truckloads of shipping it off as well as bringing back topsoil,” says Lucas who likes to search out and facilitate opportunities for the local economy. In view of the national park, Lucas says that if vote is positive, he will push for an astute team to negotiate the best possible return for Bowen Island with special emphasis on the roads, sewers, water and the fire hall. “My comment within that would be that we must be careful that this negotiation does not impact our principal priority issues including the surplus lands. We can’t afford to take eyes off the ball concerning Snug Cove, the surplus lands and affordable housing.”

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Park seen as opportunity for local business development To the Editor: The population of the Lower Mainland will increase by 40 per cent in the next 20 years and Bowen is moving steadily closer to downtown Vancouver in comparative commuting time. Municipalities are coming under increasing financial pressure as costs are being downloaded from higher levels of government. Bowen has a small residential tax base which is spread over a wide area and expensive to provide infrastructure for. There is currently a minimal commercial tax base here with not much on the horizon. We have some pockets of parkland and nice blocks of undeveloped Crown land on Bowen which is our playground, but is tangled within a mix of government authorities without a cohesive plan. We are in a good negotiating position to establish a federal park on Bowen which will be primarily walk-in or water-access with minimal increase in car traffic while enjoying some considerable financial and infrastructure benefits well into the future. These are the reasons I would like to see a national park on Bowen Island: • the establishment of a large contiguous piece of natural land which will be under well-funded management in perpetuity without added cost to our meagre tax base. • long-term direct contribution to local tax base. • many local direct and indirect jobs and a sustainable, consistent source of revenue for local businesses. • a strategic partner for negotiating ferry service well into the future (remember that BC Ferries is subsidized by a$ 24 million federal grant from Department of Transport intended to support rural areas). • a strategic partner for the building of vital infrastructure and provision of services on the island. • the opportunity for our children and their grandchildren to experience areas of Bowen which will remain quite unchanged from today • an important extension of the federal parks system which for 100 years has recognized the merit in preserving parcels of land, while they are still assumed to be untouchable, in order to benefit future generations. • the possibility of enhanced trails and facilities to enjoy the outdoors in this area. • an opportunity to develop a stronger nature tourism base for Bowen Island as a focus for growth, rather than simply as a suburban extension of the Lower Mainland. It seems to me that as we try to make our way as a rural municipality we are struggling to bear increasing costs. This is a great opportunity to work with a first class “anchor tenant” which has deep pockets and great connections. My heart tells me that this is an important thing to do for generations long after I’m dust and something I’ll enjoy in the meantime – but the business side of me says this is a great opportunity for sustainable business and infrastructure development on Bowen. R. Helm The Undercurrent is published every Friday by Black Press Group Ltd. All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

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he Undercurrent’s opinion pages are just that: pages where individuals can express their personal opinions. It has been brought to our attention that some readers think that the Undercurrent is taking sides. That is, in fact, a false assumption. We print the majority of letters we receive (there are a few that don’t make the cut: some are too long, some directly refer to material that has been published elsewhere without giving the background and some could be described as electioneering). But we have no control over the subjects of the letters that are submitted to us. If there are a large numbers of letter in support of the national park on Bowen, that simply means that a large number of islanders feel strongly enough about the issue to take the time and write. There are other concerns that fre-

quently find room on the letters page. By publishing them, we neither agree nor disagree. If there was a letter that didn’t end up in print, please give us call. Sometimes, there is limited space and we hold it for a week. But, in some cases, it is an easy fix (shortening it, omitting personal references or giving some background) that can help the letter get onto the page. Even though the Undercurrent does not take a stance through our letters, we do have the option of being opinionated as long as we do it strictly within the confines of the editorial and columns. In short, on the opinion page, we can be as critical as the average letter writer. But we know that personal attacks and inappropriate language get axed so that imposes certain limitations. Please accept that those limitations also apply to you. Susanne Martin

Bias in question might influence answer To the Editor:

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Do you support the creation of a national park reserve on Bowen Island? Yes/No” Does anyone else see the bias in that question? Maybe it is unintentional but this wording feels crafted to scare up those default NO votes from the undecided. Surely we could have a question more appropriate to the gradual evolution of an incomplete planning process. For example: “Do you support continuing the development of a national park reserve concept?” In the event that the park is rejected, many will wonder if it wasn’t because a skewed question about an undefined concept was pressed into a premature

referendum. Would such an outcome be meaningful or a sham? While not resolving the issue, it may leave half the island resentful and intensify the differences. Any pollster will tell you exactly how to get the answer you want. That option is disturbing seeing the game has been designated for a sudden death shootout. Whether we are for or against the park, or even unsure of exactly what we are voting for, the process should be, at the very least, fair. What a splendid opportunity for council to put common sense above protocol and, however late, do the right thing. Ron Woodall

Challenging the partners for the park To the Editor:

riends, neighbors, fellow Boweners, and most importantly, Park Partners: whether you knew it at the time you lent your name to the “Park Partners” or not, you are now a member of a group funded, in part, by organizations and individuals that are not part of the Bowen Island community. These external lobby groups are working to influence your neighbours in the upcoming decision they have to make. These lobbyists will not be affected by the day-to-day impacts that the decision to welcome a national park to Bowen will create. There will be positive impacts to Bowen from a national park. But no positive impact will come without some level of negative impact as well. Whether the benefits outweigh the day-to-day costs is OUR decision to make, as we will be the ones affected. These lobby groups should confine their campaigning to the provincial and federal levels of government, whose job it is to look out for the good of the province and our country. We, alone, have been given the opportunity to speak out for OUR OWN good. For the future of our community, our neighbourhoods, and our families. If you agree with my above analysis I ask that you remove your endorsement of the Park Partners group. If, however, you still feel that the value of a national park to Bowen is of such importance that you are willing to align yourself with external parties then I put to you the following challenge. It’s an opportunity to “put your money where your mouth is”; a “learning opportunity” for your children to see their parents “walk the talk”. The challenge is this: commit to publicly identifying yourself (and your vehicles) as “Park Partners”. (I’ll supply tasteful stickers with a design you can approve.) Persons identified as such will agree that should ferry overloads result from unexpected (by Park Partners) volumes of park visitation, they will volunteer to allow fellow Bowenians to board the ferry in priority to their vehicle. Some details of this scheme need clarity, and I ask for your help with defining reasonable terms such as measurement mechanisms and timeframes. B.C. Ferries has detailed analysis of ridership, and the economic impact study which Park Partners endorses has projections of increased visitation - which could provide, I suggest, a good basis for a framework. A five-year timeframe might be reasonable, as Park Partners predicts (through endorsement of the study) little, if any, disruptions during this period as Parks Canada develops their management plan. If this challenge makes you nervous, I ask you to consider why. If you are not willing to participate I ask that you consider disassociating yourself from the Park Partners group and continue your support of an national park on Bowen as an independent Bowenian. If you are willing to take the challenge, I salute you and look forward to defining the terms! Lisa Pietrow

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Names reflect stories of exploration • Welcome to Island Neighbours - stories of island history, people, activities and events. Do you have special news? Phone 947-2440 or email lbmcarter@shaw.ca. he geographical names island around Bowen Island Neighbours are an ongoing reminder of early explorations, beginning with those of the Greek pilot Apotalos Valerianos (using the name Juan de Fuca) in 1592. Next was Don Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra, who was in this area in 1775 and 1779. In 1778, British navigator Captain James Cook was in the Pacific Northwest. He camped at Nootka for a month to make repairs to his ships. During this time, substantial contact with the natives was established. The record of this voyage helped to establish the British claim to this region. • In the 1790s, other Spanish explorers included Dionisio Alcola Galiano, Jose Maria Narvaez, and Alexandro Malaspina. In 1790, a former member of Cook’s crew, George Vancouver, was made captain and in his ship “HMS Discovery” sailed for Nootka to receive land surrendered by the Spanish. He arrived in April 1792 and began a detailed survey that continued until he left for England in late 1794. It was Vancouver who named the waters separating the mainland and Vancouver Island the Gulf of Georgia in honour of King George III. It had originally been named “Gran Canal de Nuestra Senora del Rosario la Marinara.” Names of the Spanish captains, navigators and ships are everywhere: Saturna, Island was named in 1791 after the sevengun schooner Saturnina, commanded by Jose Narvaez. Captain Narvaez named the east end of an island ”Punta de Gaviota” or Cape Seagull. Over the years, the name became “Gaviola” and later, “Gabriola.” Earlier, in 1791, as Narvaez and Francisco Eliza explored in the ship San Carlos, they named Texada. Haro Straits were named by Manuel Quimper, commander of the stolen British sloop Princess Royal after his second-in command, Gonzales Lopez de Haro, thus, Victoria’s Gonzales Point and Lopez Island in the San Juans. Galiano and Valdez Islands were named after Dionisio Alcola Galiano, the captain of the Sutil and Cayetano Valdes y Bazan, captain of the Mexicano. Interestingly, Captain Vancouver was surprised to find those two ships anchored off Grey Point after surveying Burrard Inlet. When the Spaniards proved friendly, he named the area Spanish Banks in their memory. In 1792, Vancouver met Quadra at Nootka to handle the transfer of the Spanish base to Britain via what was called the Nootka Convention. Although the two commanders didn’t reach the desired agreement, they formed a close personal friendship and even took a trip together to Tahsis. Senor Quadra asked that Vancouver name some-

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ver the past few weeks, there has been some speculation and discussions about the Snug Cove village design process. On Monday, Oct. 24, I spent four hours with council reviewing the results of a 21-month exhaustive planning process centred on better understanding of: • why past Snug Cove plans have failed to be implemented, • what viable options remain out there for reconfiguring the roads in Snug Cove for a more organized ferry marshalling scheme, • and identifying and making recommendations on how to overcome the current impediments for Snug Cove development. The public response was enlightening. It seems many people within the community, when they speak of a desire for a better Snug Cove, are actually speaking about ideas to make Snug Cove a better place for pedestrians, businesses, visitors and locals and not for just ferry marshalling. There was clear alignment on the design ideas put forth that speak to village design. Also of interest was the fact many people do not see the need for ‘game changing’ encroachment into the park to reorganize ferry marshalling. What they would like to see, however, is a more pedestrian oriented two-sided street that is both a gateway to Bowen Island as well as a functioning centre of Snug Cove. During this process, every previous plan was analyzed and overlaid on constraints mapping. It became evident that many of the previous plans were ‘car-centric’, controversial and conflicted with constraints such as the Heron Rookery, topography and land ownership boundaries. Early on in the process the design team made a conscious decision to respect the current heron rookery DP guidelines. We also met with Metro Vancouver and discussed the idea of a loop road through the park. It became evident that a full loop road through the park would not have a very good chance of being accepted by Metro Vancouver. In their words ‘such a proposal would require a unanimous support by a Bowen Island council’ and even then there has never been a road built within a regional park that did not only serve park users. In essence they were telling us that this was a ‘no-go’ idea. I can see their point; after all it is their land. So, in summary, to say that the current council has been controlling the design process is not a fair and true statement. In fact, as designers we have had complete creative freedom, and have used our own skills and knowledge within our respective professions to make informed and rationale decisions. Loop road as a campaign promise? All I can say is go for it and good luck. Further to our analysis of previous schemes, we drew up 10 conceptual ‘new’ marshalling schemes that worked within the constraints of Snug Cove. We worked with BC Ferries to narrow the options down. As compromise to the full loop road, we developed a ‘light loop’ scheme to be tested by the public. Even the BCF Corporation admitted that their previous loop road plan was far from perfect. They merged the two lanes offloading the ferry into one before reaching Miller Road and they admitted that dumping all of the ferry traffic onto Miller Road in a three way intersection was problematic. In fact, BC Ferries words of wisdom were: design for the pedestrian, not the car. Vehicle ridership is flat and foot traffic is on the rise. I have a hard time seeing this trend reversing given the global

circumstance of peak oil. So, to say that BC Ferries should be consulted or even come up with their own design as some have now suggested is a statement made in isolation of the real design process that has transpired. BC Ferries has been very involved in every step of the process. In the end, we brought eight schemes forward for consultation with council. Through a council workshop, we identified 16 unique design elements that addressed both Snug Cove revitalization as well as pedestrian and automobile movement. All 16 design elements as well as the most workable of ideas of the 8 schemes (now narrowed down to 4 planning schemes) were brought forward for a comprehensive public review process. Each one of these schemes was tested with BC Ferries and, as a result, was refined to work within their ferry terminal design parameters. One scheme stood out above the rest for BC Ferries, in which Cardena would be re-routed and the existing ROW would become 4 lanes of ferry marshalling. This is the road configuration in Scheme C. Unfortunately the downside of this scheme would be the demise of the ceremonial route pedestrians take along Cardena and then onto the causeway when accessing Crippen park. This would also rule out Cardena every becoming revitalized as an anchor to Snug Cove with commercial development. Furthermore, it would rule out placing a commuter or village parking lot in this area. Another planning scheme which we brought forward was a more detailed version of the HBBH Plan. We took some liberty to work around the constraints that stopped this plan short of a public process on its own. Alan Boniface brought some exciting and creative ideas forward that deserved an opportunity for public comment. To say Alan’s plan has sat on a shelf unused is misleading. In fact, it was a bright and guiding light illuminating a creative possible design solution (Scheme B). Back to the October 24 council workshop: the outcome was extremely positive. Nothing yet is cast in stone, and encroachment into the park on both sides of Trunk Road for village development and parking is in the realm of possibilities, pending further staff review of policies and costs. What remained on the table was Scheme A, albeit without significant change to the ferry marshalling in the short term and an exploration of the feasibility of Scheme D in the long run. This is in direct alignment with the public sentiment gathered during what can be called an exhaustive, complete and comprehensive design process. The public should be aware that council opted to not to replace onstreet parking within Snug Cove with two lanes of ferry marshalling as some had said. It is up to the next council to move this planning effort forward. The current council has instructed staff to continue moving the plan towards implementation and has left many creative and exciting ideas on the table for the next council to champion. In summary, I have nothing but praise for the current council and particularity for Mayor Bob Turner who has personally championed this effort. Council has had open minds, and has listened and respected the voices of the experts. A better Snug Cove is not only a possibility; it should be each and every candidate’s platform. If this was a marathon, we are in the last few miles. This is not the time to reinvent the wheel.

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thing after the two of them. They named the largest island “The island of Quadra and Vancouver.” It was inevitable that the name became Vancouver’s Island and then Vancouver Island. As for us, how many islanders could tell you our original name was given in 1791 when Captain Narvaez named Bowen Island Isla de Apodaca after his friend Sebastian Ruiz de Apodaca, a Spanish naval officer. In the next few decades, the British arrived and added a goodly number of names – but that’s another story. • Ten Years Ago, the Undercurrent of November 2 announced the Queen of Capilano would be out of service, November 13 to December 12 for refit and dry-docking requirements. Substitute would be the smaller Bowen Queen. • Community groups were pointing out the lack of public information about timetables and procedures for municipal grants. It was noted that grant applications should come in December or January when the budget is being shaped up. • A thoughtful essay by Tom Ferguson described the island lives of Rosa and Georg Helenius. Rosa Harris was born in the Haifa village of Masset, August 13, 1934 and met Georg in 1958. In the Undercurrent of November 9: Trial was beginning for Eric Fortin, charged with theft and possession of stolen property, breaking and entering, dangerous driving causing police pursuit and theft of a boat times two. • The Chamber of Commerce was hosting a series of breakfast networking sessions • The Arts Council’s AGM reported that the 10-day ArtsFest drew 39 artists displaying 150 works of which 29 sold for a total of $3,828, with no commission charged. • A new exhibit at the Community Museum highlighted the WW1 service of islanders Charles Underhill and Myles Green. The two men, both 22, may never have met but they are buried in cemeteries about seven kilometers apart. Birthdays November 6 through November 18: Mairi Nixon celebrates November 6 followed by the November 7 celebrants: Holly Stewart, Mateusz Krukowski and Finn Corrigan-Frost. November 8 is Greg Parker’s birthday. November 9 is the birthday of Elaine Jones and Ross McCorquodale. Carol Fancy, Blair Stewart and Jonah Greenspoon celebrate November 10. Remembrance Day is November 11, of course. Leigh Nicholls has the only November 12 birthday. The November 13 birthday folks are: Duncan Glave, Alexandra Brumfield, Oscar KnowlesDekker and Ryan Stewart, On November 14, let’s salute Melissa Wellington, Victor Overfield and Eve LeRoy. Ian Woodward’s November 15 birthday is followed by the November 17 celebrants: Silas Kemble, Eric Sherlock, Joseph Krief, Brenden Trethewey, Sheila Haggerstone and Muriel Ross. Last of all are the November 19 birthday folks: Annie MacIntosh, Bruce McTaggart and Olivia Ducayen. • The Last Word: Reading the Phorum reminds me that “Blessed are the peacemakers.”

Thanks for helping Family Place move To the Editor:

t was with excitement and gratitude that the directors and staff of Bowen Island Family Place opened the doors of our new location on September 15. Thank you to all who came to celebrate. Many families and friends heard about the association’s long search of a larger location and of the new partnerships formed as a result. The

board extends our thanks to our new partners, Ann Silberman and the board of the Bowen Children’s Centre, John Stiver and the board of the Bowen Youth Centre and Christine Walker from the Bowen Island Municipality, Parks and Recreation. Our warmest and sincere thanks to our major sponsor, the Bowen Island Community Foundation and its chair, Joyce Ganong.

Without their support the new space could not have been renovated and adapted for the diverse groups using it. Please join us at our new location Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Family Connections and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Baby Connections. Drop in for a visit and see your donations to the Bowen Community Foundation in action. Angela Parkin

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Fire stopped from spreading continued, PAGE 1 Biddlecombe says the cause of the fire is still undetermined but does not appear related to a stump and wood debris burn-off taking place in the area. The fire department got the call at 8:15 p.m. The fire, on an approx. two acres of land-locked property, is accessible by a walking trail but only in the day; in the evening it is marine-access only. The fire department boated pumps out to the site from the dock at Snug Cove. The fire chief said that when they arrived “the house was fully involved.” Determining they could not save the structure, they got a pump up to the dock and ran hoses up steep stairs and set to work, their efforts successfully going toward saving the surrounding forested areas and preventing the fire from engaging any

other structures in the area. “It was very difficult, treacherous terrain with steep drop-offs and no lighting, we had to bring in our own lighting,” Biddlecombe said. “If the fire had happened a couple of months earlier we would have been severely challenged in stopping it from spreading.” The fire was so large that Islanders returning home on the 8:30 p.m. ferry could see flames as the Queen of Capilano pulled out of Horseshoe Bay. The nearer they got, the more detailed the massive fire area became. Biddlecombe said he could not “...say enough about the dedication of our volunteer firefighters” in battling the difficult fire. He said some 22 firefighters worked on scene until 6 a.m. At 2 in the afternoon that day a dozen were still at the firehall, cleaning hoses and storing equipment.

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he Bug Show, opening at the Gallery at Artisan Square on November 4, is a quirkyarty-museumy mixture of creations around the theme of bugs (bugs as in insects – no spiders, we promise). There is beautiful bug jewellery made from iridescent glass. There are some wonderfully crazy bug homes from porcelain, gorgeous beetles made from gourds, metal bug sculptures both big and small, collages and assemblages, fossils and bug collections, photos, bugs created from electronics junk and drawings. The show is both creative and light-hearted, beautiful and strange. So come along to be fascinated and amused, and perhaps do a little Christmas shopping. Bring the kids too as this is an art show made with them, as well as you, in mind. The show runs from November 4 to 27 and the opening reception will

Who knew bugs could be so creative? The curators at The Gallery@Artisan Square, that’s who. This is by Cedar Wallace of Hornby Island. be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Friday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

WWW.BOWENISLANDUNDERCURRENT.COM Island actor Jackie Minns is bringing her quirky characters, some newly created, to a one-woman show on Bowen.

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10:30 Saturday November 5th At Bowen Court All are welcome to get an update on plans for a supportive residence for seniors on Bowen Island. Members to vote on Society name change. Refreshments served.

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Fundraiser & Celebration One actor, many characters in The Jackie Show début MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ne of the island’s longest-serving and finest actors is launching a one-woman show that will include a mixture of established and new characters. Jackie Minns, from Bowen’s own Kingbaby Productions, opens The Jackie Show at the end of November. Minns said recently that she intends to take the show beyond Bowen Island but doing it here first is by choice. The vignettes and sketches, all original material, are held together by her character Mad Mabel while featuring her other characters such as Shirley Brown, Busy Lizzie and Connie Schlump. “Most of the characters,” Minns told the Undercurrent, “undergo a form of transformation through circumstances in the middle of their lives.”

Anyone who’s seen Minns perform knows she doesn’t lack the kind of creative juice that enable a performer to create engaging characters and by the time The Jackie Show is up, there may be more. Bowen, it turns out, can be a big part of character creation for Minns. “I’m a character actor so, you know, characters are always flowing and some of my characters come out of my walks up Sunset Road,” she notes. “And I tend to create from what I witness in the world around me and the characters just emerge. “For me it’s the characters first and then the text comes.” The Jackie Show will be directed by David Cameron and will be at Tir-na-nOg Theatre the last two weekends in November. It will run for seven shows: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 to 20 and Thursday the 24th through Sunday the 27th. All shows start at 8 p.m.

Saturday November 12, 2011 7 pm to 9 pm The Gallery @ Artisan Square TICKETS $10 | Available at Phoenix and at the door if available NEPAL MOVIE & Slide Show SILENT AUCTION & raffle featuring items from the Women’s Foundation in Kathmandu

Host Bowen Islander Kate Coffey, recently returned from Nepal, pictured with Ang Nima Sherpa

DANCE to the beat of Traditional Irish music, performed live by Ita Kane-Wilson & Cameron Wilson (of Van Django fame) SAMPLE Nepalese tea & sweets and other refreshments

All proceeds and donations will benefit Child Haven International and their work at the Children’s Home in Kathmandu. Cash or cheques only please. For more information, please contact Kate at kcoffey@telus.net.

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2011 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 three year term commencing December 2011, and that the persons nominated as candidates at the election for whom votes will be received are: Mayor - One (1) to be Elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence ADELAAR .............................. JACK A. ..................................Bowen Island POOLE ................................... NERYS ....................................Bowen Island

Councillor - Six (6) to be Elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence BELL........................................ JONATHAN ...........................Bowen Island CAIRNS ................................. ROB .......................................Bowen Island DUNTZ ................................... WOLFGANG C. ......................Bowen Island FRINTON ................................ PETER .....................................Bowen Island HOOPER ................................. DOUG ......................................Bowen Island JENNINGS............................. DARON ..................................Bowen Island LUCAS .................................... CRO .........................................Bowen Island MORSE ................................... ALISON...................................Bowen Island RHODES ................................. TIM..........................................Bowen Island STONE .................................... ANDREW ...............................Bowen Island ZAWADZKI ............................ GEORGE..................................Bowen Island ZIMMERMANN .................... SILVAINE ................................Bowen Island

ELECTOR REGISTRATION 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; • Canadian citizen; • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in Bowen Island Municipality for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. 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 applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Municipal Trustee for the Islands Trust Council - Two (2) to be Elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence CAIRNS ................................. ROB .........................................Bowen Island DUNTZ.................................... WOLFGANG C. ......................Bowen Island HOOPER ................................ DOUG ......................................Bowen Island JENNINGS............................. DARON ...................................Bowen Island STONE .................................... ANDREW ...............................Bowen Island ZIMMERMANN ................... SILVAINE ................................Bowen Island

COMMUNITY OPINION VOTE The following question will also be submitted to the Bowen Island Municipal electorate:

“Do you support the creation of a National Park Reserve on Bowen Island? Yes/No” GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiﬁed electors of Bowen Island Municipality on:

Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • Have a 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 10, 2011 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 31, 2011. 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 19, 2011). 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.

Saturday, November 19, 2011 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). ADVANCE VOTING DAY will be open to qualiﬁed electors of Bowen Island Municipality on:

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 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.

SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS The School District #45 Trustee Election is administered through the District of West Vancouver. For further information please contact their Election Office via telephone at 604-925-7045, via e-mail at election@westvancouver.ca or visit their website at www.westvancouver.ca FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kathy Lalonde Lisa Wrinch Chief Election Officer Deputy Chief Election Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0 Tel: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0193 E-mail: bim@bimbc.ca

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Deadline to purchase tickets for classical concert series is November 15

he Bowen Island Arts Council is returning to its roots – presenting classical concert series to Bowen Islanders. A number of music lovers contacted BIAC to ask if they could organize a series of concerts and the arts council rose to the challenge. A survey circulated earlier this year indicated there was strong local support for a concert series. Volunteer chair of the Classical Concert series, Mariana Holbrook said, “We’re a hotbed of music aficionados here on the rock. It makes incredible sense to avoid the hassle and cost of ferries, travel and scurrying around required to attend a concert in the city. Let’s just do it on Bowen.” Holbrook and her committee have arranged three great concerts in 2012 including Jane Coop, Pacifica Singers & the Orca String Quartet, to be held at Cates Hill Chapel, all on Sunday evenings. First up in the series is pianist Jane Coop. Jane is one of Canada’s most prominent and distinguished artists. She has established herself as a musician of stature. Her intelligence and perception, together with her refined and heartfelt approach to music, make her a pianist whom audiences want to hear many times over. She’ll be playing the community Grand piano on January 8. Come February 12, The Pacifica Singers will take the stage. They are a select ensemble led by awardwinning conductor John William Trotter, Assistant Conductor of the

Vancouver Chamber Choir. The ensemble was established in 2009 to provide a performance venue for experienced and motivated choral singers whose goal is to make music at a very high level. The third concert features The Orca String Quartet, an ensemble of high-calibre professional musicians. They perform music of a diverse array of styles from traditional Baroque, Classical and Opera to more contemporary such as show tunes, waltzes & tangos, jazz, swing, and pop hits. All players of the Orca String Quartet are professional musicians and are members of the Vancouver Musicians Association. As there are significant costs required to bring these first rate performers to Bowen, the only feasible way of presenting the concerts is to to sell series tickets in advance. They are currently available for $95 for three concerts. The purchase deadline is November 15, 2011. If at least 60 subscriptions are not sold, the concerts may have to be cancelled. Series tickets can be purchased online at www.biac.ca via PayPal. Visit the website to download a brochure and printable Concert Series purchase form. If you require further information, please contact Mariana Holbrook at 604.947.9834, or via email marianaholbrook@hotmail.com, or contact the arts council office at 604.947.2454.

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“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Nerys over past three years. Nerys has been an effective and committed councillor and has worked well with municipal staff. She is thoughtful, balanced, a ﬁscal conservative, and cares deeply about the needs of our community. I have no doubt that Nerys Poole is the right choice for the next mayor of Bowen Island.”

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THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER AND SCHOOL DISTRICT #45 2011 General Local Election – November 19, 2011

Notice of Election PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of West Vancouver and School District # 45 that as there are more candidates for the ofÀces of Councillor and School Trustee than there are to be elected for those ofÀces, the Chief Election OfÀcer declares than an election by voting for the ofÀces of Councillor and School Trustee is required and will be held on November 19, 2011. The one candidate, Michael Smith, for the OfÀce of Mayor, was elected by acclamation pursuant to section 76 of the Local Government Act. The following persons are declared as candidates for the ofÀces of Councillor and School Trustee: For the OfÀce of Councillor (six to be elected for a three year term): BOOTH, Mary-Ann EVISON, Michael HENDERSON, Gregg KETTLEWELL, Damian NIKPAY, Max REYNOLDS, Carolanne VAUGHAN, Vivian

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November 19, 2011 is general voting day in British Columbia. Eligible electors will vote to elect Councillors for the District of West Vancouver and School Trustees for School District #45.

Notice of Advance Voting Opportunities An opportunity to vote prior to general voting day on November 19, 2011 will be available to eligible electors who will be unable to vote on general voting day. Advance voting opportunities will be held at the West Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 – 17th Street, West Vancouver, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on the following days: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Thursday, November 10, 2011 Monday, November 14, 2011

General Voting Day Open to qualiÀed electors of the District of West Vancouver on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: • Eagle Harbour Montessori School, 5575 Marine Drive * • Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive * • Hollyburn Elementary School, 1329 Duchess Avenue * • Irwin Park Elementary School, 2455 Haywood Avenue * • Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Drive • Ridgeview Elementary School, 1250 Mathers Avenue * • Rockridge Secondary School, 5350 Headland Drive * • Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st Street * • Sentinel Secondary School, 1250 Chartwell Drive * • Westcot Elementary School, 760 Westcot Road * Wheelchair access and curbside voting is available at all locations. *These locations are most readily 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 on General Voting Day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. Electors meeting the above qualiÀcations may apply to the Chief Election OfÀcer to receive a mail ballot, and if required, a registration package, by 4:30 pm on Friday, November 18, 2011 or on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 19, 2011. Applications are available online at www.westvancouver.ca/election or at West Vancouver Municipal Hall. Mail ballot packages, and registration packages if required, will be made available commencing on November 5, 2011. Completed ballots must be received by the Chief Election OfÀcer at West Vancouver Municipal Hall before 8:00 pm on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 19, 2011 in order to be counted for the election. For more information on mail ballot voting please call the Election OfÀce at 604-921-3459 or 604925-7004.

Registering to Vote Electors whose name does not appear on the List of Registered Electors may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place and by producing two pieces of identiÀcation. Electors must meet the following qualiÀcations in order to register: • Age 18 or older on general voting day • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding registration; • a resident of, or registered owner of real property, in the District of West Vancouver, or in School District #45 for school trustee voters, for at least 30 days immediately preceding registration; and • not be disqualiÀed by law from voting in an election. No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote.

Resident Electors To register as a Resident Elector at the time of voting, applicants will be required to produce two pieces of identiÀcation, at least one with a signature to prove identity and residency. For further information please call 604-921-3459 or 604-925-7004 or visit westvancouver.ca/election. Non-Resident Property Electors Non-resident property electors not on the List of Registered Electors must register at the time of voting. Documents required to register as a non-resident property elector include a copy of the state of title certiÀcate, land title search certiÀcate, tax certiÀcate, property tax notice, or property assessment notice for the subject property (as proof of ownership), written consent of the majority of the owners of the property if there is more than one owner, and two pieces of identiÀcation, at least one with a signature, to prove identity. Note: the only persons who are registered owners of the real property either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. For further information please call 604-921-3459 or 604925-7004 or visit westvancouver.ca/election. Documents acceptable for identiÀcation include a British Columbia Driver’s Licence, a British Columbia IdentiÀcation Card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch, an Owner’s CertiÀcate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, a British Columbia CareCard or British Columbia Gold CareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, a Social Insurance Card issued by Human Resources Development Canada, a Canadian Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution, a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services, a statutory declaration or sworn afÀdavit from a notary public, lawyer, or commissioner for taking oaths. For the School District #45 School Trustee Election Only For School Trustee elections, the Board of Education for School District #45 has, by resolution and bylaw, agreed that the Chief Election OfÀcer and Deputy Chief Election OfÀcer appointed by the District of West Vancouver will also act on the Board’s behalf, and has designated locations at which qualiÀed electors may vote for school trustees only within their voting divisions. Voting Division 1 West Vancouver: same locations as listed above for General Voting Day and Advance Voting Days in West Vancouver, BC. Voting Division 2 Bowen Island Municipality: on General Voting Day November 19, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Bowen Island Community School, 1041 Mt. Gardner Road, Bowen Island, BC; and at Westcot School, 760 Westcot Road, West Vancouver, BC. Advance Voting is on November 9, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC. Voting Division 3 Village of Lions Bay: on General Voting Day November 19, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Lions Bay Community Hall, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC. Advance Voting is on November 9, and November 15, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Lions Bay Community Hall Council Chambers, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC. Voting Division 4 That portion of GVRD Electoral Area “A” and the Gambier Island Local Trust Area lying along, or within Howe Sound adjacent to the municipalities of Bowen Island, Lions Bay, and West Vancouver: on General Voting Day November 19, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Gleneagles Community Centre at 6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Advance Voting is on November 9, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at West Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC. Enquiries or for more information: contact the Election OfÀce at 604-921-3459 or 604-925-7004 or visit the Election OfÀce in the Legislative Services Department, Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC, on Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (excluding statutory holidays), or send an email to election@westvancouver.ca, or visit westvancouver.ca/election. S. Scholes, Chief Election OfÀcer October 24, 2011

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Council candidate Zawadzki wins big at B.C. poker MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

here’s an adage about everybody loving a winner and if that is really the case, then council candidate George Zawadzki might be in line for a few extra votes. Zawadzki is an avid poker player and

last weekend won a competition put on by B.C. Poker. How much did he win? Only a cool $52,000. There were 550 players who started the $550 no-limit Texas Hold’em bounty event tournament at the River Rock Casino in Richmond. On the final day, the final table consisted of 10 players and Zawadzki went in with the big stack after pulling off

a bold move the day before. Having the most chips at the final table took pressure off, Zawadzki said, enabling him to watch others take one another out, jumping in only when he had the hand. But still it was a tense, hard-working 11 hours of poker that final day, and he was understandably ecstatic when he was left the final player sitting. “It felt like the weight of the world was taken off my shoulders, and then some,” he told the Undercurrent on Tuesday. Zawadzki, who finished 13th in the same tournament last year, wasn’t the only Islander playing the event. There were three others, including Jamie Hoopes, who made it all the way to 46th and won $991.

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The champ and the other Bowen participants are part of group they call the Bowen Island Poker Association (BIPA) and play weekly, keeping standings and awarding their four leaders with seats at the B.C. Poker championship event. There are 12 regular members and others who play periodically. Zawadzki says poker is not about gambling but about gathering information and making decisions. That’s how he won. “I was able to make the right decisions throughout the event just by reading the other players and examining the situation,” he said. “Sometimes it’s not about the cards you’re holding but knowing what the other guy is holding.” He’s gonna be smart with the money and invest it “for a rainy day”, he says. Anyone looking to come out and play poker with BIPA can contact him at georgeonbowen@gmail.com.

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

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

• Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies 0-12 months. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Place. 947-2717. 650 Carter Rd.

• SKY: 9 a.m. line dancing; 9:45 exercises, singing and refreshments; 11 a.m. speaker Paul Fast: Journey of the Universe.

• Legion Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

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

• Abbeyfield House of Bowen Island Society AGM 10:30 a.m. at Bowen Court. Refreshments served. All are welcome. • Community Choir Coffee House : 7 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel, featuring a wonderfully eclectic collection of musicians and hosted by Graham Ritchie. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 • Community Centre community celebration: at the future site of the Bowen Community Centre at noon. • All-candidates forum: hosted by the Eco-Alliance and OneBowen, BICS gym, 1 to 5 p.m. • BUGS!: artists reception for new show at Gallery at Astisan Square 2 to 4 p.m. • Drop-in Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. Call Lisa 947-2246. • Family Clay: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cloudflower Clayworks at Artisan Square, phone 604-947-2522 to register.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • Drop-in knitting group: 2 to 5 p.m. in the lounge at Bowen Court. All levels welcome.

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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Lifeguard/Instructor. Come join the adventure in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus housing allowance, comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance. For more information on this position and the qualifications required, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5603. Submit resumes in confidence no later than November 11, 2011, quoting competition #602-138U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax: 867-669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

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CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efficient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fleet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca bcclassified.com FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journey wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca or fax 780846-2241. Phone interview will be set up after receiving resume.

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

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Election spotlight falls on community centre continued, PAGE 1 Adelaar said, “Obviously I am in favour of the municipality assisting arts and culture on Bowen. The problem has been an economic one. We don’t have the tax revenue to adequately build the cultural centre. And we can’t keep robbing the reserves and not replenishing them.” To build a community centre and deal with arts and culture, Adelaar says we need a stable base of funding. He said, “We can’t just borrow the money from the bank.” Councillor candidate Jonathan Bell said the master plan “is a great document but I think it is not specific enough.” He says it is missing timelines and measurable goals that could make the plan more effective. On how the arts council and the municipality could work together more collaboratively, councillor candidate Alison Morse said, “I am very pleased that we are working towards a service agreement that provides consistent funding as well as the opportunity to work closely.” Fellow councillor hopeful Doug Hooper agreed. “[The service agreement] will provide a stable funding source and identify a set of deliverables.” Council candidate Daron Jennings said that to advance arts and culture, Bowen Island needs a facility such as the community centre. He said, “We looked at how much the municipality spends in rent and compared that to what could be borrowed. That number would be sufficient to build a community centre.” Councillor candidate Wolfgang Duntz said a centre is one of the first projects that is doable. “The money is there and we have the capacity to borrow.” Adelaar said, “If I’m the mayor and if that’s the will of the people, then that’s what I’d do if what Wolfgang says is corREAL ESTATE 603

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. Tan color. Leather, fully loaded, sunroof, lady driven, 131,000 kms. $10,500. 604-850-1049 2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $8800 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

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continued, PAGE 1 earned the Undercurrent the distinction of being the best newspaper in its circulation class in Canada. Martin has a long history with both the Undercurrent and Bowen Island. She and her husband Victor Chan moved to the island in 1993 and raised their two daughters, Lina and Kira, here. They had a restaurant in Snug Cove for four years, making them aware of the joys and challenges of running a business on the island. She has also worked with the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce and the Bowen Island Arts Council and is deeply engrained in the local community. The author of two travel books – on Prague and Nepal – she is also a freelance writer whose fiction and personal essays have been published in magazines and anthologies. Over the years, she’s held various roles in all aspects of the Undercurrent and is very much aware of the important role the newspaper fills in the community. She’s provided the newspaper with continuity and is a respected feature writer and reporter both in the community and beyond. Perkins joined the Undercurrent in November 2009. She is now the editor of Black Press’s urban weekly, WE Vancouver, and praises Martin’s appointment. “Susanne’s knowledge of the island, the way she engages with islanders and her considerable writing talents will all serve the readers of the Undercurrent well. I’m so thrilled that she is taking on the role.” In 2011, the Undercurrent was judged to be one of the best community newspapers in its class nationally and provincially.

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cover operating cost of the community centre. Councillor candidate Andrew Stone also thinks that a positive outcome for the community centre project is within reach. He said that the overall approach would be to secure matching funding. Councillor candidate Rob Cairns sees a lot of potential in a partnership with Parks Canada if the national park vote is favourable. “A park could create economy opportunity and we could explore the option of having the agency as a tenant of the community centre.” Councillor candidate Silvaine Zimmermann also linked the issue of the community centre to that of the national park. “If the vote on the park is a yes, we explore the option of partnering with Parks Canada,” Zimmermann said. “If the vote is a no, then we have competing projects, for instance Abbeyfield.” Zimmermann said that she has had a positive experiences working with MP John Weston and is willing to approach him again. Another question was posed directly to Adelaar. It read, “If Parks Canada is known to support artists, why can’t you vote ‘yes’ now to find out what’s the deal for Bowen’s arts community?” “That’s not the reason I am voting no,” Adelaar replied. “The arts and culture pot is available whether we have park or not.” Hooper was of another opinion. He said that the economic impact from a park was the reason council unanimously endorsed an exploration of the possibility. “The spin-off from the park could inject funds into the community and work towards a sustainable arts community.” Ian Henley submitted a comment rather than a question – it read: “Open the washroom at BICS.”

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rect and the money is there. But it is one thing to build edifice, another one to operate it.” Poole elaborated on how she would tackle the project. “I would meet with the new council and discuss the strategic plan. And I would talk to the MP and the MLA to see if there is money currently available from the province for this. I would also start fundraising.” Another question was aimed at trying to understand why the community centre hasn’t come to fruition yet. “The idea has been around for a long time and we are one of few communities of this size that doesn’t have one,” councillor candidate Peter Frinton said. “The problem has been meeting people’s needs with the right scale.” Frinton said we’ll have to find the “Goldilocks solution.” Councillor candidate Cro Lucas referred to a plan drawn up by the civic facilities working group. “They came up with a fabulous plan in a time of prosperity. The centre was quite huge and costly. That became a problem when the economy started to erode. Why hasn’t it moved forward? The economy has put dent in it. And it lay dormant until we came to grips with a simplified plan.” He has been council’s liaison to Bowen Community Centre Action Committee. “We are working towards the next phase which is fundraising. I am hoping that we are successful enough to start construction in 2012.” Councillor candidate Tim Rhodes countered that, as there was always a plan on the table, the failure to create a community centre cannot entirely be blamed on the finances. “It certainly has to do with lack of will as well as money,” he said. Jacqueline Massey, the arts council’s executive director, said that BIAC has received grant money that can be used to

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On Bowen Island, Halloween is indeed a hallowed event. Melissa Harrison and Debra Stringfellow created this fence photo exhibit of kids putting on their scariest faces. In the centre, the Horse Owners and Riders Association not only got dressed up for the occasion but they had lots of treats for little goblins on Saturday. That night, the make-up kits came out for Bowen’s first participation in Thrill the World – a re-enactment of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. On the big night itself, trick-or-treaters converged on Deep Bay. It was like a parade of fanciful characters, followed by an even more colourful fireworks display. Debra Stringfellow and Janis Treleaven photos

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