Headmaster name Collingwood secretary alleges misconduct Anna Marie D'Angelo News Reporter adangclo@nsnews.com A Collingwood private school secretary is suing the school’s headmaster for allegedly touch- ing her inappropriately and making degrading comments about her appearance during a business trip on March 16. Kyoko Miyazaki went with Graham Baldwin, the headmaster of the West Vancouver private grade school, ona 13- day trip to Christchurch, New Zealand in March. She alleges that Baldwin arranged that they stay in the same suite of rooms. According to a statement of claim tiled on Oct. 17) by lawyer Ben Ingram, Miyazaki alleges that Baldwin, among Party swi JSan-Christian Sorensen News Reporter forensen@nsnews.com WORTH Vancouver Alliance MP ‘Ted White’s ears were likely burning on Tuesday night. About 50 people gath- ered at the Lonsdale Quay Hotel as North Vancouver Ciry Coun. Bill Bell accept- ed the Liberal party nomi- _ Nation to represent the rid- ing in the upcoming feder- al election. : Bell said he only decid- ed in late September to enter the ring. “I'd been speaking out against Ted White’s policies for some time. It’s a big step for me, - but I wouldn’t run if I did- ‘n’t think I had a g chance.” : Bell maintained that his former NDP ties would not hurt his chances in this * ¢lection. Up until last April Bell was‘a *.“eard-carrying New Democrat. He traded -” in his paperwork for a Liberal member- ~ ship last fall. : .“Pve been a disaffected NDPer for a “+ Jong time,” said Bell. - : ‘And while the evening was a toast for 5. Bell, it was often a roast for sitting- MP .) White, who will be seeking his third term. . in: office when ballots are cast this Nov. ory Ae : -.> “Mr, Ted White, we are tired of the "way you portray people who are less for- tunate as leeches on society. We are tired "of the way you portray immigrants and - refugees in a manner that insults all of our - intelligence. We are tired of the economic other things: @ placed his army around her despite her objections; Mi tried to pull her toward him without consent, B auempted to buy and kiss her despite her objections. Mivazaki also alleges that Baldwin made degrading comments about her appearance and dress. She aileges he made implied threats about ber job secu- rity if she refused his requests. Miyazaki claims she suffered mental, emotional and psychological trauma, depression, anxiety and shame. She asks the court to award damages, but no money amount is mentioned in the lawsuit, Mivazaki start- ed work directly under Baldwin’ in January and is) stil employed at. the school. In his statement of defence filed yes- tched, gi NEWS photo Cindy NEWLY-appointed North Vancouver Liberal candidate Bill Bell gave incumbent MP Ted White a roasting Tuesday night. opportunities you toss away,” Bell said. “We want more jobs, better jobs and more projects. We want someone who promotes (this riding) and beli¢ves in the strength of its people.” “Mr. White, we are tired of you.” Bell was on the offensive for most of his speech, criticizing both White and the Canadian Alliance party for what -he termed “slash-and-burn” healthcare, edu- cation and social security policies. He also criticized what he termed White’s failure to endorse local student summer job -/ grant applications and other infrastructure programs. “I believe there are quite a few people that elected him (in the last election) because he was an anti-politician. He is now one of the slickest politicians out there.” in suit terday, Baldwin denies all the allegations of inappropriate physical contact with Mivazaki.He claims that Mivazaki “actu- ally put her arms around the defendant (Baldwin) and lowered her head te his chest. The defendant was taken aback, the matter was brief and nothing furtier occurred.” Baldwin's statement: of defence demands more information con cerning allegations of meatal distress relating to alleged inappropriate com- ments he made. Baldwin denies anything “untoward” occurred on the business trip and specifically denies all Mivazaki’s alle- gations. “. following their return to Vancouver, nothing was said by the plain- aff (Mivazaki) for months respecting the actions of the defendant. That was beeause, nothing happened on the trip.” According to the statement of defence, Baldwin asks for the lawsuit to be dis- missed, Collingwood focated is on Morven Drive in West Vancouver. oves On Bell jump-started the often-subdued audi- ence when he took aim at White's recent changes of — heart regarding a lucrative MP pension plan and his previously firm commitment not to seck a third term in office. “At first he said ‘No pension’, now he’s taking 2 pension. He said ‘No third term’, and now he’s running a third term. Can any- one tell me what this guy has achieved for North — Vancouver? You deserve better ... the choice for voters will be very clear.” The North Vancouver City coun- cillor, family in tow, was piped in to the tune of “Scotland the Brave.” He was nominated by fellow North Van City Coun. Barbara Perrault. Former. North Vancouver District mayor Murray Dykeman seconded the nomination. Local longtime politicians such as former North Van City mayor Jack Loucks and Liberal senator Ra Perrault, Barbara Perrault’s husband, were also on hand to show their support. Bell again riled the crowd when he quoted a figure that stated White had been present in the House for votes only 15% of the time in the last six months. “He can’t represent you because he isn’t there,” Bell said. “I say kick the free- ° loader out ... And that’s what we’re going to do Nov. 27. You want to talk about taxpayer waste? There is taxpayer waste.” Friday, October 27, 2000 ~ North Shore News - 3 ELECTION NOTEBOOK Fed Elections Act challenged THE new Canada Elections Act received royal assent on May 31 and came inio force on Sept. 1. The act established limits on tunds that third parties are allowed to spend on election advertising. Crities have called it a gag law. The act seta limit for third parties of up to $3,051 on clce- tion advertising to promote or oppose the elee- tion of one or more candidates in a given electoral district and no mere than $152,550 in toral. The act also sets out that third parties must register with the chief electoral officer after having incurred election adver- tising expenses of $500 or more. But earlier this week a cul- ing from the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench suspended por- tions of the law and temporari- ly quashed sections of the act. The ruling in effect allows individuals and interest groups the right to spend more than $152,550 country wide and $3,051 per riding. The feds are expected to appeal the ruling. eee The returning officer for North Vancouver _ Electoral District. No. 59015 is Geoff Thorpe at Esplanade Centre, 101-260 West Esplanade St. in North Vancouver. The return- ing office number is 981-1775. oe eo The returning officer. for West —_ Vancouver-Sunshine Coast Electoral District No. 59034 is Joanna North at 113- 100 Park Royal South in West Vancouver. To press time a telephone number for the office was unavailable. [J North Vancouver District . resident Dallas Collis is run-° ning as an independent candi- date in di. North Vancouve riding. . . ees 6 West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast Canadian Alliance candi- date John Reynolds is co-chair- ing the B.C. campaign team for Canadian Alliance. eeoe An afl-candidates meeting has been called by Cable PL in Gibsons, Nov. 9, from 7 pnt. to9 pm. oes Approximately 12 days after an clection is called, voters should receive a voter informa- tion card in the mail. ‘The card tells you if yeu are correctly regis- tered on the vot- ers list. I you have recently moved, become a new citizen, or turned 18, you might not receive a card. If you do not receive the card, vou need to contact the returning officer for your rid- ing to make sure you are regis- tered, If someone else in your household has received a card, jook on it for the address and telephone number of the ceturning officer for your rid- ing. eos The Elections Canada Web site can be found at . The site is a useful source of basic infor- mation about the mechanics of a federal election. eee? —- Michael Becker wy cops invite all THE West Vancouver Police Department is holding an open house tomorrow. From 10 a.m, to 4 p.m., visitors to the police station at 1330 Marine Drive can get a guided tour and see displays from the forensic identifica- tion section, traffic, the K-9 dog squad, community polic- ing section and the communi- ty information centre... Information Pamphlets on alf programs will be available. Bring your camera for,a picture with a constable, police dog, police vehicles or you being locked up in cells... _ There will be free balloons and goodie bags for the chil-. dren. : North Van school district considered five options From page a. “$1,125,000 to $1,275,000 for lease; ° : ; scenario 4: Using wo land parcels to build 73,600 sq. ft. -’ (6,837. sq. m) of mid-rise ' (seven to eight storey) residen- ’ ial: space. would . produce $3,091,200... in © sale or $2,325,000 to. $2,635,000 for lease; @ scenario 5: Using two land parcels to build 73,600 sq. ft. -. (6,837 sq.m) for mixed use “(seven to nine storey) and selJ- ‘ing only the air rights and rede- velopment’ of the existing adniinistrative offices would - produce $4.1 million and there would be no lease options. * “In most of the options pro- : posed in the Brook report there areas such school playing fields. ; The final recommendation of the Brook report supported ‘scenario 5 (mixed use) thar would incorporate school dis- trict administration facilities in the form of a podium or base, which would then have a resi- dential complex built above it. The development would be sit- uated to the west of the exist- ing apartment block, leaving the south side as green space. Huggett explained that by adopting this option the school district would retain an histori- eal link with the existing site and Queen Mary school as well as save on relocation costs. Other benefits of this plan include: ; retaining control of the _ property and not selling public “Hand; i | maximizing the highest rev- enue from the property (by raising the residential part of the property and thus increas- ing views, prices per square foot would increase by $5 to $10 per “buildable” foor); . @ incorporating an Artists for Kids facility on site (close to proposed daycare); @ returning a portion of the site to green space; @ minimizing the loss of views. from adjacent property; M@ remaining in the existing school district location instead of relocating while develop- ment is completed. : The Brook report estimates that $4.1 million would be generated from this site devel- opment. Of thar, replacing the board offices would take $2 million, leaving net revenues of §2.1 million ate $147,00 per year at seven t could gener: percent interest. : All the lots that comprise the Queen Mary and adminis- trative offices site were bought or. obtained without payment from the Ministry of Education. So under Section 100 (b) of the Schoo! Act, any monies received by the school district. from the proposed redevelopment would — be placed in the board’s local cap- ital reserve. Huggett said there are fewer risks associated with the schoo! district retaining owner- ship of the site. For example, changing the Community Plan and rezoning the property would be a more significant, risk. to. a- private _ developer. . Trustee Guy Heywood stat- ‘edthis opinion that the board shouldn’t own any property Official . that doesn’t have a direct edu- cational value. “This includes offices and administration. Why not just sell valuable property?” he asked. Trustee Barb MacLellan disagreed with Heywood. “We should own property if that’s the most cost-effective way to do it,” she said, expressing her satisfaction with the proposed plan. “I wanted to see higher density development and. to incorporate the schoo! board | and Artists for Kids,” she said. The motion to accept the final business plan for the rede-- velopment of the schoo! district was passed. Huggett estimates . arrangemént. The developer, as : purchaser of the air space on the site, would then apply for ~ : changes . tothe Official . Community Plan. Lo Flee Fall back Clocks back one hour.at . . »- 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct, 29... :. that ic’ could be. late March : «.. before the school district.is . ready to issue an RFP (Request ..- For: Proposal) to, “choose a deveioper for the project ina public-private partnership.