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RCMP Dog returns home ALEX KURIAL Editor

FAITHFUL RESPONDER Mike Laudrum of Cormorant Marine was awarded a Commendation by the RCMP this week for the role he played in a life-saving incident in October. He was joined by his family, wife Rebecca and son Oliver, for the ceremony at the Bowen Island RCMP Detachment. The occasion turned out to be a joint recognition, with appreciation also given to artist Simon Daniel James and his daughter Mizuki for their work in restoring a treasured member of the force. You can read more about Mike’s actions on Page 8, and look to the right to find out about Simon’s work. / Alex Kurial photo

The Magic of Christmas

A long-awaited reunion between a dog and its owners was celebrated earlier this week, thanks to the work of a Bowen carver and artist.

Over the course of two weeks, Simon Daniel James, along with his daughter Mizuki, restored the carving of an RCMP dog which had fallen into disrepair. Its owners – equally wooden Mounties, one human and one moose – stand guard outside the Bowen Island Detachment. The duo are a popular photo stop for visitors to the island, but for a long time they’ve been missing the third member of their trio.

That was until a social media post by Colleen O’Neil about the state of the dog, and a callout to see if anyone might be able to repair it. The job wouldn’t be easy following years of wear and tear from being exposed to the elements. But one of Simon’s friends thought he might be up for the task.

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Come celebrate the magic lights of

CHRISTMAS AT ENDSWELL FARM 1461 Mount Gardner Rd DEC. 15th & DEC. 16th | 6 - 8 pm Visit with Santa, see over 40,000 lights, have some hot chocolate or warm apple cider, light up a sparkler, roast marshmallows on a stick and take home a box of Christmas treats made special for you by Mrs. Claus herself. *DEC. 23 TBA

Please bring your own utensil or stick for marshmallow roasting

Minimum donation of $25 per person or $80 for a family of four with partial proceeds going to Bowen charity For tickets or to get on the list www.homefarm.ca

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Seeking Public Comment TUP Renewals

Seeking Public Comment

1:00 pm on Monday, December 11, 2023 Regular Council Meeting

DVP 2023-0244 211 Highland Trail

Events All Council meetings are open to the public to attend in person or electronically, unless noted otherwise.

December 11 2023 1:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

Insurance Office at 1034 Miller Rd TUP-02-2019 Renewal

1:00 pm on Monday, December 11, 2023 Regular Council Meeting

A Temporary Use Permit renewal application has been submitted for 1034 Miller Road (shown on map) to allow for office use. The existing PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Development Variance Permit application insurance offices on the premises have been operated for the last three has been submitted for 211 Highland Trail (shown on map) to legalize years under a Temporary Use Permit. The applicant has applied to several non-conforming accessory buildings. renew the TUP for another 3 years.

The applicants wish to legalize two storage sheds and a deck constructed within a side setback area by a previous owner. The request is to reduce the minimum side setback from 3 m to 0.25 m.

Staff will introduce the application to Council at the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting. At that meeting Council will decide to set a date to consider issuing the permit, or may choose to not proceed further with the application.

Jobs

Cidery at 620 Laura Rd TUP-2021-0017 Renewal

Temporary On-call winter roads staff www. bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ work-with-us MORE INFORMATION: More information available at Municipal Hall by contacting Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning and Development, by email at dmartin@bimbc.ca or by calling 604-947-4255 ext 230 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (closed on stat holidays) or on our website at: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning-notices/

BIM has received an application to renew TUP-2021-0017 for an additional three year term. Bowen Island Council originally issued TUP-2021-0017 to Rob Purdy and Christine Hardie on March 22, 2021 for a three year term. TUP-2021-0017 permitted 620 Laura Road “cidery” as a permitted principal use, and included conditions including regulating the maximum floor area of retail space, maximum exterior patio space, maximum hours of operation, and parking requirements.

YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME:

Fill the Fire Truck with new unwrapped toy donation for kids aged 0-18 years, a minimum $15 gift card or a cash donation.

Drop off: Fire Hall on Miller Rd 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri Last day: Saturday, December 9, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Written submissions may be delivered to Municipal Hall before 11:00 am on Monday, December 11, 2023: by email to mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca, in person, by mail or fax.

See contact details below.

To ensure a fair process, written submissions cannot be accepted after the deadline.

YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME: Please forward any comments or questions by email to planning@bimbc.ca or call 604-947-4255 ext 6.

Verbal submissions may be made to Mayor and Council at the meeting.

Questions? Please contact Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning and Development, by email at dmartin@bimbc.ca or by calling 604-947-4255 ext 230 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (closed on stat holidays).

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Bowen Island Municipality Tax Sale Notice Please be advised that Bowen Island Municipality by public auction sold a property on September 25, 2023 for which Carl Martin Gilbert is the registered owner. The Collector for the Municipality has been unable to locate Carl Martin Gilbert, and hereby provides notice of the September 25th, 2023 Tax Sale of the following property pursuant to Section 657 of the Local Government Act: The Property can be redeemed by paying the amounts set out under Section 660 of the Local Government Act, which consist of the above noted Upset Price of $3,062.93 plus other applicable amounts, including daily interest, as provided for in Section 660(3) of the Local Government Act. The redemption period (i.e. the period allowed for redemption) ends September 25, 2024, which is one year from the day of the tax sale of the property. If the property is not redeemed by that date, the title to the property will transfer to the tax sale purchaser.

If any person or party feels they have an interest in this property or wishes to redeem the property, please contact the Collector at the Bowen Island Municipality at finance@bimbc.ca or 1-604-947-4255 Kristen Watson, Collector Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

d. posting the Notice on the Municipality’s website at www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca; e. posting the Notice on the Property; and f. mailing the Notice by regular mail to the registered owners of an adjacent property at 730 Buchanan Road, namely Edward Weismiller and Donna Mae Pringle, PO Box 112, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0 and service shall be deemed to have been made on the date that the Notice is published, posted or received via regular mail, with mail deemed to be received 7 days after mailing.

THE FOLLOWING PARTIES APPROVE THE FORM OF THIS ORDER AND CONSENT TO EACH OF THE ORDERS, IF ANY, THAT ARE INDICATED ABOVE AS BEING BY CONSENT:

Signature of Anthony D. Price Ò party Å lawyer for Bowen Island Municipality

By the Court Digitally signed by Iyer, J

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bowen’s Historian

Dear Editor, Many thanks to Rod Mickleburgh for the loving remembrance of Irene Howard in the last issue.

I have such lovely memories of Irene. We talked for hours on the phone when I was working on my musical history of Bowen Island, “Voices in the Sound,” which we performed in the meadow at Crippen Park. I had read her book about Bowen and had lots of questions which she graciously answered.

Irene showed up at the first performance in July 2005. She would have been about 85. I brought her up for the final bows and asked her to say something. These were her words, which still have meaning today: “Thank you for holding out hope and reassurance in this troubled world.” When she told me she had taken the bus, I found her a ride home.

A lovely woman. I will never forget her. By the way, my musical, which owes so much to Irene, is available on DVD at the Library and at the Museum and Archives. Or you can find it on YouTube : Voices in the Sound - The Musical.

- Pauline Le Bel

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VIEWPOINTS December’s Open House

JUDITH GEDYE Bowen Island Municipality Councillor There were some new faces and, as always, an interesting conversation.

The main topic of interest was water. We started with a question whether we had an environmental plan for the new municipal park that has been deeded to Bowen Island Municipality as part of the Grafton Lake development. It was reported that BIM staff have said there is no environmental plan for the area. While the larger development was approved by previous councils, this council has only heard about the builder’s proposal for a parking lot in the park area.

The concern raised at this gathering was the need for protection of the drinking water supply for Cove Bay, Grafton Lake development and the proposed extension to Eagle Cliff, with respect to both increased demand and summer droughts, and increased recreational interest in the lake (boats and swimming). There was a brief comparison of bylaws and enforcement and/or education and voluntary compliance, and the limits of both for protection.

There were similar concerns about Josephine Lake. We were told that area was developed with water protection covenants on individual lots, which may make it more difficult to understand and enforce standards. We then discussed rainwater collection: it is required in new home construction in the Capital Regional District, and was suggested as something that should be added to Bowen’s requirements.

It is more economical to install in new construction than in retrofitting, and a good idea for all areas of Bowen. The longer duration and more severe restrictions this past summer made water conservation and catchment much more relevant for the whole island.

There was mention of an overuse of asphalt in BIM’s public spaces and a discussion about balancing needs for easier maintenance versus water runoff, retention and filtering when crushed gravel is used for pathways and driveways. One person wondered if all buildings on Bowen now

had water meters and how making that information public would be educational.

There was a question about Metro’s park proposal for Cape Roger Curtis and whether it would be worthwhile now to conduct a survey of people’s preferences. We thought not. Next steps are with Metro. We are waiting for their response to the concerns of Bowen’s council, the Islands Trust and the offers from the Bowen Island Conservancy.

There most likely have been discussions within Metro, but if so, they have not been made public. There are no significant changes in their proposal, so it would not be the best use of our time to guess if their position might change, and if so, how.

There was discussion about the need for a larger food bank for distribution, storage, and office space, and a suggestion that it would be ideal to combine the food bank with other community services. The new health building was suggested but no-one present knew enough about their space and plans. A wide range of community services had been the focus of ‘The Caring Circle’ so it might be included.

The questioner was encouraged to talk to the people involved: good ideas always need champions! Recent applications to use the Blue Cottage illustrated a pressing need for work/storage space on island. And, there was mention of the Community Foundation’s “Vital Conversations” report to see if there was a funding stream there.

I rent the hall for one hour and it is never enough time for all the questions and ideas.

As we were about to pack up one person raised the topic of tiny homes and another asked about regulating the use of styrofoam in floating docks. Hold those thoughts until we meet again on January 6, 2024.

Until then, enjoy all the seasonal celebrations – everything to help endure the cold and dark!

My tentative schedule for 2024 is January 6, February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, September 7, October 5, November 2, and December 7, subject to all sorts of variables and with advertising the week before. And thanks for your encouragement.

BOWEN ISLAND FOOD BANK Show your generosity this December!

Donations by e-transfer: biucfoodbank@gmail.com Drop off nonperishable food donations and cash/cheques at: Collins Hall, 1122 Miller Road, Bowen Island, V0N 1G1 Times: 10 AM until 1PM Daily: Monday, December 11 until Sunday, December 17.

Tax Receipt for financial donations available upon request.

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When you support the Bowen Island Community Foundation, you’re also supporting the Bowen Birth Collective and dozens of other worthwhile Bowen causes! #CommunityGrowsHere #BetterTogether #ForBowenForEver

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Marianne’s Jade Tree Marianne Behm arrived in Vancouver with her husband Hans-Christian in November 1965.

As a welcome present, their landlady gave them a tiny cutting of a Jade Tree.

Over the years it thrived along with her four children.

She learned herself to grow cuttings from small branches or even a single leaf.

After a while the second generation of Crassula ovata grew and provided welcome gifts for special occasions. Marianne would invite young couples to come and take a cutting from the Mother Tree and start their own love affair with that beautiful, carefree, sculptural plant.

After several years and having spread out beyond a full embrace Marianne‘s

Jade Tree burst out into blossoms, a cloud of tiny, white blooms. And it continued to grow so that it barely fit through doors, surviving several moves.

And then in May, 1999 Marianne died.

Was it grief and/or HansChristian’s over-watering?

Marianne‘s Jade Tree died.

As a parting gift a couple of dozen cuttings survived. And what you see now are the Grandchildren of Marianne‘s Jade Tree.

If you take one home, here is how to take care of it: Place it indoors at a sunny spot.

Water it with 50 ml (1/4 cup) every 2 weeks, fertilizing 4 to 6 times a year with cactus food.

When it is happy its shiny leaves will be surrounded by

Marianne Behm tended the Mother Jade Tree and its kids for decades.

One of the Mother Jade Tree’s Grandchildren went to Teresa Mitchell Banks. It is now 12 years old. reddish brown edge.

Take it home and create your own legacy.

- Hans-Christian Behm

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Concern over short term rental future Dear Mayor and Council,

As the owners of homes on Bowen Island, we are writing to express our concerns regarding the potential implications of opting into the new British Columbia Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) law on our community. Maintaining the current short-term vacation rental law on Bowen Island is crucial for several economic reasons: Hotel-like Accommodations: Given the absence of hotels or motels on Bowen, our stand-alone vacation rental properties are pivotal in providing hotel-like overnight accommodations for various purposes, including hosting newcomers during property searches.

Economic Contribution: Our stand-alone STVRs provide significant economic benefits to the community by supporting Bowen businesses with essential accommodations for wedding guests, off-island

bowenislandundercurrent.com • A7 workers, government employees, and event participants. These guests, often more affluent than day trippers, significantly contribute to the local economy by spending money in gift shops, galleries, and restaurants.

Additionally, our STVRs directly contribute to the local economy through payments for housekeepers, maintenance, improvements, and other essential services, with over $350,000 recirculated directly into the Bowen economy over the last 10 years.

Legal Compliance: Our vacation rental properties operate within the bounds of the law, contributing license fees to the municipality and demonstrating our commitment to responsible tourism. In addition, we collect 5% GST and 8% accommodation taxes, contributing to the provincial and government treasury.

Inherited privately owned vacation homes: While the BC government introduced this law to encourage the return of long-term rentals to the market, our properties have never served as long-term rentals.

Since the 1950s, they have been and will continue to be cherished family vacation homes passed down through generations. The short-term rental model enables the owners to maintain these homes for personal vacations while generating income to cover essential costs such as maintenance, taxes, insurance, and improvements.

Short-term vacation rentals support the Bowen

Island economy while benefiting property owners and their neighbours.

Opting into the new BC STVR law on Bowen Island will have adverse effects on our community: NOT affordable long-term rentals: Converting our properties into long-term rentals would render them unaffordable for most, with potential monthly rents exceeding $5,000 plus utilities, undermining the intention to create affordable housing.

No long-term rentals gained: Forced into the longterm rental market, owners will sell these unique homes at today’s real estate values. For instance, the Lazy Bowen Hideaway, valued at over $2 million, will be sold to a new owner who will likely use it as their primary residence — resulting in NO long-term rental gains. Or they will sit empty for owner’s occasional vacation use.

Please consider the economic benefits and distinct value of stand-alone vacation rentals providing hotel-like accommodations on the island before opting into the BC STVR law; a balanced approach will be essential for our community’s well-being.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, we remain hopeful for a collaborative and constructive resolution.

Sincerely, - Li Huang & Bangliang Wang

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Water Taxi operator honoured for aiding in critical incident ALEX KURIAL Editor Bowen resident Mike Laudrum was recognized with an RCMP commendation this week for his actions during a recent life-saving event.

As the operator of water taxi service Cormorant Marine, Laudrum is no stranger to helping people on the island. This has been evidenced on many occasions when the ferry fails to run, including this summer when half-a-day’s sailings were cancelled during a busy summer weekend. Laudrum and his company put several boats from their fleet to use into the night to make sure Islanders could get home from the mainland, and that visitors stranded on Bowen could return as well.

Laudrum is also one of the drivers of the Ambulance Boat, the Bowen Responder, which is used to transport patients quickly from Bowen to the mainland for medical treatment.

While he is used to situations where time is of the essence, a late-October call for assistance went above and beyond Mike’s usual tasks around Howe Sound.

It was the night of Saturday, October 28, and a serious incident was unfolding on Gambier Island.

The island is normally under the coverage area of the Sunshine

Coast RCMP, however their police boat wasn’t working. As a result Bowen Island RCMP received the call for help. While the local detachment doesn’t have a boat, they knew someone who might be able to help.

“We called Mike that night, late at night, and he did not hesitate to come out and get out of bed,” said Bowen Island RCMP Cpl. Robert Notari during Laudrum’s commendation ceremony on Monday. Shortly after receiving the call Laudrum was in the Cove and setting sail with officers to respond to the rapidly unfolding situation.

Sea to Sky RCMP Officer in Charge, Inspector Robert Dykstra, made the trip to Bowen on Monday to present Laudrum with his commendation. He spoke about the actions Laudrum took that ultimately resulted in everyone involved making it out alive that night. “Mike assisted police by providing transportation via water taxi towards a situation that quickly evolved into a high-risk life threatening event. Without hesitation Mike continued to work with RCMP at the scene by providing operational support to ensure the safety of police officers on-board his vessel.”

“The subject was in critical condition and needed urgent medical care. Mike provided transport back to Sunshine Coast

Mike Laudrum (right) received a commendation from Sea to Sky RCMP Officer in Charge, Inspector Robert Dykstra during a ceremony at the Bowen Island RCMP Detachment on December 4. / Alex Kurial photo where the patient was airlifted to the hospital.

We believe Mike’s involvement in this critical incident was instrumental in saving the patient’s life, and we commend Mike for his actions,” said Dykstra.

“In a community like Bowen Island it’s really challenging with only three members that work here. You can’t do policing without the assistance and support of the community. That includes people like Mike who step up on their own time and come in and give a hand when necessary…

In this particular instance it was another example of someone in the community stepping up when a critical need was there, and it’s greatly appreciated,” added Dykstra.

Laudrum also received an RCMP Challenge Coin for his actions. He has since returned to his regular scheduled service with Cormorant Marine. While Laudrum has shown he is always willing to help out the community, Dykstra noted the Bowen Island detachment is working to acquire their own boat for future emergencies.

light UP BOWEN. . . was a very special evening for the whole community A BIG thank you to those that helped bring the magic of Christmas to Bowen DECOR TEAM: Alison Rogers, Catherine Sulker, Coby Derban, Chelsea Strang, Jody Lorenze, Karen Mooder, Kathy Driscoll, Kim Steer, Maryann Buis, Nancy Cox, Sindy Zelezen

PARTY TEAM: Catherine Sulker, Karen Mooder &friends, Kathy & Molly Driscoll, Margret Grey Sindy Zelezen, Susan Skinner HELPERS: Alexandra Sinclair, Jan Ross, Karen Cowper, Sue Fairburn & DRIVERS: DRAKE NICKLE & MIKE FLORENDO FRIENDS: Bowen Library, Bowen Rec, CATES HILL CHAPEL, FAMILY PLACE, Hearth Gallery, Union Steamship Marina

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Community of Crafters

The Bowen Island Community School gym was packed on Sunday for the annual Community School Association Christmas Craft Fair. Dozens of vendors and hundreds of people attended Bowen’s hallmark craft fair, which serves as both an opportunity to find local Christmas gifts and a community gathering.

Running concurrently was the Youth Craft Fair upstairs in the school, where kids from many schools and from Kindergarten to Grade 12 were selling crafts and baked goods. This included kids from the After School Club (top middle) who raised $175 through their baked goods, far surpassing their goal of $50. The group also took in $82 in tips and donations, which they decided should be donated to the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper. The kids also sent any remaining treats downstairs for donation when the youth fair wrapped up.

Alex Kurial photos

THANK YOU SANTA & your north pole friends

The Christmas Conductor will be thanking you all on Bowen Facebook as the list is as long as Santas!

BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR DONORS: Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar, Bowen Building Centre, Bowen Island Properties,

Bowen Island Pub, Cocoa West, Leigh Automotive, Marie Neys Fine Art, Mary Leigh, Squirrel Shop, The Ruddy, Tell Your Friends & the Bowen Island UNDERCURRENT THANK YOU TO: DEE ELLIOT, MARIE NEYS & NANCY COX for Frosty Place Elves BOWEN RCMP & PETER KING THANK YOU for keeping us safe COULD NEVER HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT: Liz Nankin & Paul Lieske - Santa Loves

~ Merry Christmas

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Merry THINGS we love on Bowen THE RUDDY ON BOWEN at Village Square

T O S H H O M E & G A R D E N at Artisan Square UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY STORE

Festive Fare at The Ruddy! Shop local for all your grocery needs this season!

on the boardwalk

Spread Joy under the Tree this season Open Daily 10 - 5 pm

C O C O A W E S T C H O C O L A T I E R at Artisan Square

Gift Giving Made Easy - So many things to love!!

Great ideas for stockings & hostess gifts Open Tues-Sun 9:30-5:00 Fridays in December till 6:00

Cocoa West Chocolatier, a Bowen Island Holiday tradition for over 20 years!

S A L O N C A L Y P S O at Artisan Square

Book your next custom cut, color or style with Suzanne-new Senior stylist @ Calypso! call/text -1 587 216 4880’

SWEET SALAL FLORAL

For all your Christmas florals and more.

Instagram message: @sweetsalal_floral Email: sweetsalalfloral@gmail.com

ALDERWOOD FARM

SQUIRREL ON BOWEN in the cove between Doc’s & Tippy’s Go nuts every day from 11-5:30 Cheers to you all this festive season

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MARIE NEYS FINE ART

C O P P E R S P I R I T D I S T I L L E R Y in the cove

Things we love about Bowen... the Weekly Art Classes offered by Marie Neys Fine Art Marie@marieneys.com or MarieNeys.com

Open for tastings Fri-Sun 2-7pm Order online at copperspirit.ca Shipping, pickup and delivery available.

"Get your ass over to Alderwood Farm for Christmas goodies and cheer! Merry Christmas Bowen Island" 1351 Adams Road 604-947-9434 Regular Hours Wed-Sun 10-5 Dec 24th 10-3 Dec 27-29 11-3 Dec 30th 10-5 Dec 31st 11-3

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in the cove

Making your days merry and bright all season long!

at Village Square Your source for great wines, spirits, and craft beer. Increased selection of international nonalcohol options

T E L L Y O U R F R I E N D S C A F E on the Pier

Open every day 8am-3pm Coffee with a view Delicious breakfast, lunch and baked goodies Holiday gifts for the foodies in your life

A R T I S A N E A T S C A F E at Artisan Square

DOC MORGAN'S PUB & RESTAURANT

on the boardwalk Daily happy hour and specials!

Doc Morgan's the Island’s gathering place. !

MILAD HEDGE AND CO Holiday Charcuterie Catering Milad Hedge Private Chef and Catering Email: miladhedge@gmail.com Phone: 778-838-1192

M O V E M E N T G L O B A L at Artisan Square Shop online 24/7 movementglobal.com Eco- fashion made locally.

Place your order for Artisan Eat's pastry chef Michael's Bûche de Noël by Dec 20 th 604-947-0190 or drop by!

THE REAL RAPUNZEL T H E S N U G in the cove

Enjoy a pumpkin spiced latte and the warmth of the season at the Snug. Snug holiday gift cards are available for your friends and family too.

at Artisan Square We are open every day 10-4:30/5 ish

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Father-Daughter team restore wearied work of art CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“He stepped up to the challenge, and it turns out it was quite the challenge because it was pretty much sawdust. He miraculously brought it back to life,” said Bowen Island RCMP Cpl. Robert Notari at a ceremony on Monday to recognize Simon’s work. James echoed the corporal’s assessment of the piece – when he first brought it home to begin the refurbishing, the base disintegrated into powder and three of its legs fell off… plus the tail.

Sensing this would take some extra work, James reached out to his Elder, Jasper Poole, for advice on next steps. Poole, who joined Simon, his wife Naomi, and daughter Mizuki for the ceremony at the detachment, said to start by stabilizing the piece and go from there. So, after a thorough coating of paint stabilizer, it was time to get down to the painting itself.

“Whoever carved this, I was impressed,” said James once he had the dog in better condition. He was especially taken by the facial features. “It looks rather lifelike, especially those riveting eyes.”

Simon and his daughter Mizuki highlighted the facial features even further, including a drip technique which Simon is fond of, and gave the rest of the dog a new coat too.

“We tried our best to capture the look of an RCMP Shepherd,” he said.

James was aided by a very eager partner during his task. “It’s always fun working with her,” he says of Mizuki, who is apprenticing with her father to be an artist. “She was fully

involved in the painting, and she actually helped me glue the dog onto the base itself, because the base is new. I had to have somebody help and tell me where I was on that side of the carving, as opposed to what was happening on my side. She’d say this way or that way, and we were able to do it together,” he explains.

After 20 hours of work over the course of two weeks, James said he received a pretty big hint that the dog was ready to resume its duties. “When I finished it, I had it sitting on a table in my garage, and the neighbours would come and check their mail and they thought it was a real dog, a guard dog guarding the garage. So that tells me that we did a good job,” he says.

“I’m very happy with the way it turned out,” says James.

The local RCMP were very happy as well, with glowing words for James during Monday’s ceremony. “This is an exceptional service to us and our community, bringing our dog back to life, and we appreciate it very much,” said Sea to Sky RCMP Officer in Charge, Inspector Robert Dykstra, who came to the island for the event.

James says he’s proud to see his work so well-received. “It was amazing, I didn’t expect that,” he commented on Monday’s turnout.

“I thought it was going to be my daughter and my wife, and then I asked my Elder Jasper and he said yes. I thought there’d maybe be two or three officers… I did not expect the Fire Department to show up, I did not expect the municipal members including

Simon Daniel James (middle) & daughter Mizuki (right) were recognized with a plaque and Challenge Coins for their efforts to refurbish a heavily worn carving of an RCMP Dog. Sea to Sky RCMP Officer in Charge, Inspector Robert Dykstra, travelled to Bowen for the ceremony on Monday. As of Wednesday, the Shepherd has returned to duty with his partners on the front porch of the detachment. / Alex Kurial photos the mayor to show up. That was very nice for us to be recognized that way,” says James.

The fresh-faced pup can now be found reunited with his partners outside of the RCMP Detachment. James says he’s received assurance that this time the carving will be kept undercover and out of the elements, in order to avoid another refurbishing project of this magnitude in the future.

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School Lunch program looks to stay hot in the new year ALEX KURIAL Editor The BICS Parent Advisory Council is hoping to keep a popular school initiative on the menu once students return from winter break.

The Hot Lunch program, which runs on Fridays at Bowen Island Community School, is the PAC’s largest fundraiser of the year, raising money for items such as sports equipment and apparel, playground equipment, and more. A group of volunteers spends the morning in the school preparing food, and then in the early afternoon head to the various BICS classrooms to deliver a hot dish to the children.

Brittany Yu is a PAC member who has also taken on the role of ‘Hot Lunch Lady’ at the school. “It’s an amazing way to not have to cook lunch once a week. I know my kids really look forward to hot lunch, and I think a lot of kids really do,” she says.

“It’s also a great way to build community, there’s usually about four volunteers so it’s a lot of fun to hang out and get to know other

people in your community that maybe you haven’t met yet,” adds Yu. Like many programs, Hot Lunch disappeared during the pandemic, only reappearing in April this year. Yu says it’s a new group of parents involved, so they’ve been running the lunches with just the concept to go off of, rather than any concrete details of how it was done in the past.

“We really had to start the program from the ground up which was a challenge… And we just barely got it off the ground. This has been our first year getting it going from the beginning of the year and it’s been challenging to reinvent the whole thing. But it’s also exciting because it means we can start from scratch,” explains Yu. Last week’s volunteers included Mayor Andrew Leonard and his wife Chela Davison, who spent their shift cutting apples and running lasagna from the gym-adjacent kitchen to the classrooms upstairs. The dishes are very well received by the island’s young residents, but to keep the plates coming Yu says the team needs more help. There is still the majority of the school year to go in 2024, and plenty of unfilled volunteer spaces for

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Hot Lunch volunteers Andrew Leonard and Chela Davison made a special lunch delivery to their son (and many others) last Friday. / Alex Kurial photo the many Fridays ahead.

There are different shifts available during Hot Lunch, including a lead shift starting at 10 am. Yu says ideally this would be for a person who hopes to volunteer at more than one lunch, so they could get the hang of the program and help guide new volunteers through it each week. The lead role would wrap around 12:30 pm.

Temporary roles also take from 11 am to 1 pm, consisting of food preparation such as cutting fruits and vegetables and portioning food, and a Noon to 2 pm shift involving delivering the food to classrooms. Food is pre-ordered so there’s no cooking, but everybody on the team does help out with dishes.

Given the desire to keep the program running, Yu says all the roles are equally important. “If you volunteer once that’s amazing, you could also volunteer multiple

times and become a lead helper, and help lead the hot lunch.”

Yu acknowledges in the current economic climate it’s been more difficult for parents to find time to volunteer, especially when one or both parents in a household need to work extra shifts or even jobs. “That’s why if you even have an hour or two of your time to give that helps the school so much,” says Yu. The PAC is also looking for volunteers for other events too, such as dances, movie nights, and speaker series. Yu says the commitment is very flexible, and you don’t have to be a full PAC member to help out.

“These are the things that we’ve been talking about doing, we just haven’t had the volunteers to help get it running. So if we had parents who were interested in just picking up little shifts that would be amazing,” she says.

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Songs for A Winter’s Night DENISE PUGASH Contributor / Carmina Bowena Soprano Join Carmina Bowena, Bowen Island’s only “a capella” chamber choir, for “Songs for a Winter’s Night. The choir, and conductor Nicole Thomas Zyczynski, invite you to a concert on Saturday December 16 at 7:30 pm, at Tir-na-nOg Theatre, 585 Rivendell Drive.

The choir performs “a capella”, which refers to singing without instrumental accompaniment. Intricate harmonies are created by the individual voices listening and responding to one another. Currently, there are 14 singers in the vocal consort.

The choir’s repertoire, as featured in the concert,includesmusicfromtheRenaissance

by Palestrina, Victoria, Byrd, Thomas Tallis, as well as madrigals by John Dowland.

The concert also includes lively arrange-

ments of songs by Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Sting, and the Beatles.

The musical director and founder of Carmina Bowena, Nicole Thomas Zyczynski, a resident of Bowen Island, has extensive experience in Early Music repertoire and directing vocal ensembles. She studied organ performance in France, and while there directed the Riviera International Singers and toured with the vocal ensemble from Nice, Corou de Berra.

Ask any of the choir members about Nicole’s enthusiasm and ability to inspire the singerstoharmonizeandinterpretthemusic.

Singers enjoy camaraderie and animated rehearsals. If you are interested in singing with Carmina Bowena, inquiries are always welcome. Please contact Nicole at: ntzharmonium@mac.com Tickets for the Dec. 16 concert are available at Cates Pharmacy and on the choir’s website at: https://carminabowena.ca/

Carmina Bowena, led by Nicole Thomas Zyczynski (fourth from right), held a pop-up singing performance during the CSA Craft Fair on Sunday. / Katlyn Corrigan photo

A Safe Space to Process It’s the most wonderful time of the year - well, not necessarily. Grief and loss are a very real component of many peoples lives at this time of year.

As the lights are twinkling and sparkling around us, some folks are having a hard time as they remember loved ones who they have lost recently, or in years gone by.

Grief has no timeline and as author Jaime Anderson says, “grief is love with nowhere to go.”

On Sunday, December 10 at 4 pm, at Collins Hall, all are invited to come and provide your grief with some space to simply Be. We are holding an Honour A Life ceremony featuring readings from a variety of faith traditions, songs from The Threshold Singers and a chance to place a blue ribbon in memory of your loved one on a tree as we process outside in the chilly and dark,

night air.

The Threshold Singers are a small group of singers who sing at bedsides - to the bereaved, to those going through cancer treatments or recovering from surgery, to those who are ill or palliative or to anyone who is simply in need of a soothing “songbath”.

We invite you to take a step away from the bright lights and intensity of the season and come to a place where you and the memories of someone you have loved and lost will be felt and honoured. We look forward to spending time with you, your tears, your memories and your tender heart.

- The Honour a Life Team Lorraine Ashdown Liz Watson Suzanne Allan

Light Up the Cove took place on Saturday night, and included the traditional Santa Claus parade. The procession features many costumed characters, including the Hayes family of Will, Seonaid, & Iona (left, Michelle Harrison photo) and Georgia Shannon (right, Darcie Buzzelle photo). Keep on turning the pages to see our full Light Up photo gallery.

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will talk about Shelterbox currently responding in places like Morocco where it is supporting thousands of people left homeless by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake on September 8. On September 10 a severe storm hit the north-east coast of Libya. Zoom virtual doors open about 7:15 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30. We plan to conclude by 9 pm. Join the meeting at bowenrotary.com December 11-17 Bowen Island Food Bank Donations Show your generosity this December! Donations by e-transfer: biucfoodbank@gmail.com. Drop off nonperishable food donations and cash/cheques at: Collins Hall, 1122 Miller Road. 10 am to 1 pm until Dec. 17. Tax Receipt for financial donations available upon request.

Thursday, December 14 SKY Sit Stand Yoga Morning yoga with Diana at Bowen Court at 10 am.

Everyone 55+ welcome. info@skyonbowenisland.ca Thursday, December 14 Movie Night at the Library 23 Décembre / Two Days Before Christmas (2022). Come a little early and grab a comfy chair — film starts promptly at 6 pm, and runs 102 minutes. Rated G. In French with English Subtitles. More info: bipl.ca/movies December 14-17 Pop-Up Art Gallery You are invited to Christie Grace Designs Pop-Up Gallery featuring unique handmade sterling & gold jewelry. At the Old Lodge Dorm, 460 Melmore Road. Tea & refreshments provided. Dec. 14 & 16 (11 am to 7 pm), Dec. 15 (2 pm to 7 pm), Dec. 17 by appointment, text 778-888-1478 December 15, 16, & 23 Magic of Christmas at Endswell Farm Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus for Christmas fun. Hot chocolate and marshmallows, 40,000 lights, and takehome treat boxes. 6 to 8 pm, tickets at www.homefarm.ca Saturday, December 16 French Connections at the Library Drop in and join us to practice your conversational French, and get to know other French speakers on Bowen Island! The focus is on beginner and intermediate speakers,

Saturday, December 9 Community Choir Concerts Join the Bowen Island Community Choir for a pair of concerts at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets $25 for adults and $15 for seniors at Cates Pharmacy or at the door.

Saturday, December 9 Danish Julefest Dinner $75 Family Style and $25 Cider Pairings. Tickets at Meadowbrook Market or Bowen Cider House. 6 to 10 pm.

Saturday, December 9 Martinis with Santa The annual festive event featuring live music and the Jolly Old Elf himself. Doc Morgan’s from 8 to 11 pm, adults only.

Sunday, December 10 Knick Knack Nook Children’s Shopping Day An event for children ages 3 to 12 to choose gifts for their families. Noon to 2 pm. More info at knicknackknook.org Sunday, December 10 Honour A Life An interfaith gathering to honour those we have loved and lost, and to acknowledge the role grief may play at this time of year. More info on Page 14. Collins Hall at 4 pm.

Sunday, December 10 A Christmas Carol Reading The 25th annual dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens classic will be presented by Snug Cove House at Collins Hall at 7:30 pm. Marc Gawthrop will provide festive music and Tina Nielsen, Martin Clarke, Kat Stephens, & Graham Ritchie will provide the words.

Monday, December 11 SKY Stretch & Strength Morning exercises with Catherine P at 9 am. Everyone 55+ welcome to Bowen Court at 1070 Miller Road. Contact info@skyonbowenisland.ca Monday, December 11 Rotary Speaker Series Our guest speaker is Ally Buck of Shelterbox Canada. Ally

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Lighting It Up

The always eagerly anticipated Light Up the Cove took place last Saturday, an event which is a sure sign that the holiday season is in full swing.

The party started with Family Place’s Festival of Trees lighting on the Christmas Tree Lawn, followed by Christmas Carol singing courtesy of Cates Hill Chapel as the crowd gathered at the USSC Marina Boardwalk. As the songs concluded, the Santa Parade began. With the aid of many lanterns, and many travellers from the North Pole, Santa Claus was ushered onto the island and across the street to Cove Commons to meet and hear the wishes of many excited children (and some adults too). The Hearth Gallery served as a welcome stop for those looking for a break from the action, with an opportunity to browse their December Art Market too.

There’s still lots of time to take a look at all the decorations in the Cove, including the Christmas Tree collection. Each one has a unique style which reflects its donor, and if your child is into building, they may even find a fun surprise on the Bowen Building Centre’s tree...

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