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Last week, Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for the Metro Vancouver region, and offered a prediction of sub-tropical storms for three days. This coincided with extreme high tides, and here on Bowen, the Union Steamship lawn turned into a swamp. Storm surges crested over the causeway and four vessels were torn from their moorings in Mannion Bay. Three of these boats ended up beached on or near Pebbly Beach.

Brian Biddlecombe, owner of Cormorant Marine, towed one of the dislodged boats from Mannion Bay to the Government Dock.

“This was really a typical winter storm,” he said. “And the boats that ended up on the beach, well, that is a typical case where some-one puts a boat in the water on a nice day and thinks it is going to

stay there. Things can get a lot worse. If it were colder, then there could be sea-ice and it would be a lot more miserable to deal with things.”

Senior Bylaw Services Officer Bonny Brokenshire agrees with Biddlecombe. Similar storms happen every winter, she says, and no matter how well secured, a boat can become unmoored in severe weather and tidal event.

“There is some concern though, because one of the boats that landed on the beach had an exposed motor and so it is possible that deleterious substances could leak into the marine environ-ment,” says Brokenshire. “And that particular piece of shoreline has been identified as a potential spawning ground for forage fish, so protecting it from contamination is a priority.”

Developers of The Cape discuss bulk sale of propertyMERIBETH DEENE D I T O R

There are two lots with homes built and occupied and five lots under construction at The Cape On Bowen. The developers of the 350 acres formerly known as Cape Roger Curtis say that the decision to sell the remaining lots comes now because they want to focus on other business priorities.

“Our heart and soul is in the industry of provid-ing living accommodations for seniors,” says Don Ho, president of the Cape on Bowen Community and Element Lifestyle Retirement.

Candy Ho (Don’s daughter, who works alongside him) adds that after the family sold their first retire-ment business in 2005, the plan was for The Cape to be her father’s retirement project.

“The model for seniors living we developed as CPAC (Care) Holdings was one where older people could move in to a home while still healthy and active, but stay there and receive the necessary care as they aged,” says Ho. “Our model has been very successful, and in the past number of years, we’ve been consulting in Europe and Asia. Now, with our new company we want to expand and start providing this service overseas. This is the perfect opportunity for me to build my career. My father’s retirement is on hold, we want to go full throttle on this.”

The Ho’s add that they’ve accomplished what they wanted on the land.

“We’ve completed phase one and two far better than we expected to,” says Don. “The community, linked by the waterfront trail, is already taking shape and all of the lots that remain unsold are ready to be built on. Each has its own deep water well, driveway, electricity, and connection to fiber optic stations.”

He adds that what people may not know is that in developing the Cape on Bowen, many new trails have been added which connect to the Cross-Island Greenway and the Huszar Creek waterfall.

Principal PardeeFive years at BICS, heading into retirement

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Sky watchingThe Geminid meteor shower

Endswell farm is all lit up for the holidays. More on page 6.Debra Stringfellow, photo

Bowen weathers storms and extreme tides

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After 34 years working as an educator in the pub-lic school system and five years as the principal of Bowen Island Community School [BICS], Jennifer Pardee is retiring. On Thursday, the school held a special assembly to honour her, complete with a cel-ebratory flash mob and a plaque presented to Pardee by a group of parents.

Prior to taking over as principal at BICS, Pardee worked at École Pauline Johnson, and also Chartwell Elementary in West Vancouver. Each school, she says, has its own particular identity. At Chartwell, the school identity was influenced by the fact that the neighbourhood is incredibly multicultural. On Bowen, she says, the obvious influence is the fact that it is a rural community, but also the fact that almost everyone who is here really wants to be here.

Pardee says the role of principal is best described as that of a “lead learner.”

“I’ve worked continuously with teachers and par-ents to look at student learning, and find ways to enhance it,” says Pardee. “In our strategic meeting, we identified two learning goals: the development of the head and the heart. The latter goal is about sup-porting social and emotional development, and also enhancing the climate of the school. Implementing the Virtues Project has been a big part of that.”

The Virtues Project is an international initiative to “inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life.” The project offers a guide for educators on how to cre-ate a culture of caring with guidelines for restorative justice, and on how to transform bullying behaviour and initiate peer mentoring.

At BICS, the project is visible on the walls of the school with posters describing each of the 52 identi-fied virtues. Pardee says it is also reflected in what it means for the students to be sent to the principal’s office.

“I don’t want going to the principal’s office to be a bad thing,” say Pardee, reflecting on the fact that being sent to the principal office is typically a form of punishment. “I like to think of myself as a prob-lem solver, so if a kid is in my office I can find out what the problem is and help resolve it. The Virtues Project is related to this in the fact that it provides a language for talking about how we want people to be with one another.”

Pardee says one of the projects she is most proud of, what she would call her legacy, is the establish-ment of a student’s council at BICS.

“Student representatives from all of the classes between grades 3 and 7 meet every few weeks to discuss ideas, and then bring them back to their classes for feedback,” explains Pardee. “I really like this because I feel it gives students a voice. It teaches them how to set an agenda, and also, it is a great way

to create a two-way con-versation between myself and the students.”

Pardee points to an occasion where mem-bers of student’s council brought up problems on the playground at recess, in one of their meetings.

“From that meeting, we worked to develop a set of Playground Guidelines, the basis of which are: Be Fair, Be Safe, Be Kind,” says Pardee. She also points to the establishment of school spirit days and last year’s creation of a “kindness quilt” for Pink Day (the International Day Against Bullying).

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Community School Co-ordinator Sarah Haxby (left) and Principal Jennifer Pardee and members of the student

council making popcorn to sell for the annual “Project Popcorn,” event.

Meribeth Deen, photo

Under Jennifer’s leadership, BICS has been an amazing place to work and learn, and I’m incredibly honoured to succeed Jennifer as the principal after

she retires. She leaves the school well-positioned for success: We have the support of a terrific parent group and the community of Bowen Island,

talented students and a dedicated and innovative staff. I’m excited and confident that BICS will continue to flourish.

Scott Slater, Principal of BICS starting in 2015

I can see the change in the culture and climate of BICS since Jennifer took over. There is a greater understanding of the common graciousness kids

need to have when dealing with one another, and that helps them to feel comfortable in their own skin. When things like virtues are being taught

every day, they start to sink in. Kids start to problem solve instead of picking on somebody. They’re more inclined to talk about things, and they really do

become critical thinkers.

Yvonne McSkimming, parent

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This week, BC Ferries announced its decision to remove the 3.4 per-cent fuel surcharge added to all ferry fares. The decision came into effect on Wednesday December 17.

“The price of fuel is coming down,” says BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall. “The price of diesel is not dropping as much, but we’ve purchased our fuel at a cost that is lower, and are locked in at that price.”

BC Ferries President and CEO Mike Corrigan said in a press release that

this is great news for holiday travellers.“We know that fare affordability is

an issue for our customers and we are pleased to be able to reduce the cost of ferry travel, as every bit helps.”

For travel to Bowen, the surcharge amounts to $1.45.

While BC Ferries will be increasing the number of sailings to Vancouver Island over the holidays, route 8, between Horseshoe Bay and Snug Cove, is back on to the summer sched-ule until December 29.

The Bowen bus service has adjusted to this temporary change, and is not offering any service on Christmas Day.

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“I was a teacher for decades and I loved being in the classroom; so as principal I wanted to stay con-nected to the students,” says Pardee. “Programs like students council have been a big part of that.”

Pardee says that it’s the relationships she’ll miss most about the job.

“There’s a feeling at school that we’re all in this together - especially with my close team made up of

Scott, Sandy and Sarah. We are like a machine,” she says. “And I am so grateful to be here. But with more time on my hands I am looking forward to finding other ways to connect with the Bowen community, and I know that plenty will come up.”

Pardee is the first BICS principal in many years to actually live on Bowen, but she won’t be the last as her successor, Vice Principal Scott Slater, is also a Bowen resident.

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There is no set price for the Cape on Bowen, but Don Ho says the listing agent has created a full report on the property and its potential.

“The buyer will make an offer based on his or her projections and plans,” he says. “We want to leave it to someone else to complete the project as they see

fit. They could either simply sell the lots, or maybe they have a longer term vision and this would change the price. In any case, this property is now being showcased to a global market.”

The Ho’s say that it is still their intention to build a family retreat on Lot 13 of the Cape on Bowen, but even that project is on hold for now.

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Brokenshire adds that, while the work done to reduce the number of derelict vessels in Mannion Bay can not necessarily prevent boats from washing ashore, it is getting easier to ensure that when they do, they are cleaned up.

“Most of the mooring buoys are now marked with the names and phone numbers of the boat owners,” says Brokenshire. “We also do an inventory every six months of all of the vessels in the Bay and we know whose boat is whose. Owners are not anonymous any longer, so we can hope that this will encourage peo-ple into taking more responsible precautions.”

Principal Pardee retires

Developers address sale of Cape on Bowen

Prior to the storm on December 9, the Municipality removed and dismantled a large dock that washed up on Cates Beach in order prevent environmental damage from debris and styrofoam.Bonny Brokenshire, photo

Strong winds and tides bring vessels onshore

TransLink expansion to have minimal impact on BowenMERIBETH DEENE D I T O R

Bowen Island residents will get the chance to vote on whether or not to add a 0.5 percent increase to the provincial sales tax in the region to support the expansion of TransLink, but the results of the refer-endum will have a minimal impact on their travel to and from the island says Mayor Murray Skeels.

As a member of the Metro Vancouver mayor’s council, Mayor Skeels attended a meeting in New Westminster last week and voted on whether or not to put the question to a referendum.

“There was a package outlining all the impacts of this on every region of Metro Vancouver, except

Bowen,” says Skeels. “We are not a part of this 7.5 bil-lion dollar vision.”

Skeels said that despite this, he voted in favour of the referendum.

“As a member of the mayors council, it is not my job to advocate solely for the interests of Bowen Island,” he says. “I need to consider what’s best for all of Metro Vancouver, and this expansion is certainly needed. It is necessary to find a way to fund transit.”

Skeels says the first phase of the expansion plan would bring 220 new buses to metro Vancouver, and possibly the North Shore.. North Vancouver would also likely benefit from a new Sea Bus.

Bowen Island Volunteer Fire-Rescue hasOPENINGS FOR NEW MEMBERSIf you…• Are over 19 years of age;• Live and work on the island;• Have a valid B.C. drivers license;• Are willing to undergo a criminal background check;• Are available and willing to be called out at any time;• Are willing to undergo training for 1st Responder Medical

situations, as well as firefighting,…then you may be interested in joining our team and servingyour community.

Applications must be receivedby 4:30p.m. January 2, 2015.

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Applications may be obtained by dropping in at the MunicipalHall, or by calling 604-947-4255, or may be downloaded from the

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Completed applications can be dropped offat the Municipal Hall, or mailed to:

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Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Bowen Island Municipal HallOffice Closure

Bowen Island Municipal Hall will be closed for the holidayseason from: 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2014and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015.

December 31, 2014 is the deadline for paying outstandingproperty taxes. Payments dated December 31, 2014 that arein our mail or our drop box by 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2015 willbe accepted as December 31, 2014 payment.

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It’s all too easy to feel down in the dumps when the non-working hours in the day are spent in the dark. My mind tells me constantly that it’s bed time. My child, however, reminds me that it is not.

And I am very glad that he did on Saturday evening. I’m glad that my husband and I decided to stuff him also into a car seat and drive to the entrance of Crippen Park, then walk into the mead-ow. If not, I would’ve never remembered to appreci-ate these long dark nights.

I didn’t know about the Gemenid meteor shower (an annual event that occurs each year when Earth passes through a cloud of debris created by the extinct comet 3200 Phaethon). But I couldn’t help but notice all the stars (or what looked like stars)

shooting around the clear night sky. While perhaps there are places in the world where people could see the meteors flashing through the sky more clearly than I could, the view from the meadow was noth-ing short of spectacular.

The next day, I called up former planetarium director Robert Ballantyne and he told me that at one time, people were so keen on getting a count of the number of meteors that shot through the sky on such an occasion that they would form teams of eight, with each person watching a certain seg-ment of the sky, and someone timing intervals and recording how many meteors each person saw at each interval. As Ballantyne was in Montreal at this time, the cold weather made the job particularly tough. The National Research Council in Ottawa, he told me, made it easier by providing “heated cof-fins” for sky watchers to lie in.

He also told me that some friends of his were keen daytime watchers of meteors. By tuning an fm radio to a station just a little too far away, they could detect meteors by listening for the seconds when the fuzz of the radio cleared up. This works, he says, because meteors ionize the atmosphere.

All of this information (plus one more tidbit: the earth gains about a ton of mass every day from debris that comes off of meteors) made my experi-ence even more amazing.

So Saturday I was reminded that long, dark and cold nights are not all bad.

And if you missed the Geminid meteor shower, you haven’t missed your chance to appreciate the night sky: Ballantyne says that on your average clear night, you should be able to count roughly 7 mete-ors per hour.

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The Bowen Island Wellness Centre, located at 597 Artisan Lane, is pleased to announce the addition of Courtney Morris, Registered Acupuncturist, homeo-path, to our Traditional Chinese Medicine team. Courtney will be available at the clinic on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Welcome Courtney!

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Dear Editor,

Sporting fashionable felt antlers, 29 Reindeer pranced across our fair isle Saturday morning via the lesser known cross-island trail raising over $2000 for the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper. Extraordinary! Well done Reindeer!

Positively Fit’s almost annual (I missed a few years there!) Reindeer Event clearly resonates with our community as it combines fitness, reindeer cross dressing, the spirit of giving all wrapped up in Christmas cheer. How can you go wrong? How can you resist those adorable, ill-fitting antlers? Thank you Susan Lucas for Reindeer Refreshments, Reidun van Kervel, Diana Romer and Joanna Quarry for assisting with leadership. Thanks Reidun for the great photography. And mostly, thank you dear Bowen Island for always coming through with such heart. Such generosity. My Christmas has arrived.

Mary LetsonReindeer Wrangler

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With his Celebration of Life just behind us and Christmas drawing near, there is no better time to express our family’s gratitude for the loyalty, encour-agement and love shown to our husband and father (Mayor Jack) by his treasured friends here on Bowen. We gained strength and comfort from the many Islanders who rallied around him during his illness, and from those who reached out to us, sharing their thoughts and memories after his passing.

The outpouring of good wishes he received from his fellow Islanders made a huge difference in Jack’s battle. It was your understanding, compassion and honest conversation that buoyed his sense of humour through the most difficult days and sustained his fighting spirit as long as possible.

Jack was always a fighter – and as Bowen’s Mayor, our community became his all-consuming cause and passion. People called him “brave” some four years ago, when he decided to run for office. But for Jack it seemed a natural step, driven by his limitless optimism and a deep desire to give to the commu-nity. To put it simply -- Jack loved Bowen. Once in office, he was totally engaged, occupied with Bowen business and inter-government networking literally 24/7. As our son Jay remarked at the Celebration of Life, Jack’s service as Mayor became his raison d’etre. We were very much aware that his commitment to Bowen provided the motivation that kept his mind from his illness, and likely extended his life.

Among his many blessings, Jack valued friend-

ships first. He would have been deeply moved to see such a large circle of friends gathered to celebrate his life in early December at the Legion. We, his family, were particularly touched by those who shared their memories.

Special thanks to Bill Pocklington, Jack’s friend and confidante, who insisted on planning the cel-ebration to ensure he would have a proper Bowen send-off. Our sons, Alex and Jay, were given a very warm welcome by the community. We all appre-ciated the recollections of long-time friends Bob Bagshaw, Ian Townsend-Gault and Bruce Russell, each of whom captured a distinct aspect of Jack’s personal legacy. We’re especially grateful to MP John Weston, who made a special trip from Ottawa to Bowen for the occasion, and whose praise of Jack’s civic performance was a unique accolade from such a senior politician. But Jack would likely be proudest of the heartwarming tribute from Kathy Lalonde, who spoke of the loyalty, camaraderie, and productive teamwork he cultivated at Municipal Hall, and the esteem in which the entire staff held him.

In closing, we extend our thanks to all Bowen Islanders whose concern and unwavering support gave Jack the courage to face his illness. Your friend-ship inspired him in countless ways and continues to comfort our family, knowing that he will always be part of this community.

Maryon Adelaar

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PAULINE LE BELC O M M U N I T Y C A U L D R O N

How often do you ask for what you need? And how often are you invited to offer your gifts? That’s what happened at the Bowen In Transition meeting last week. The focus for the evening was a Gift Circle. But we didn’t come bearing gifts.

In the first round, we shared what we might offer as gifts – gifts of time, expertise, goods, and hands-on help. This was followed by a round of asking for what we’d like to receive - assistance or advice, or things we needed. Once we had our list, we approached those with whom we wanted to share the giving and receiving and made it happen - without an exchange of money.

The idea for Gift Circles came out of the Gift Economy experience in Eugene, Oregon, and eco-nomic initiatives around the world put forward by visionaries, such as Lewis Hyde, Charles Eisenstein and Riane Eisler. Sometimes called the Caring Economy, this approach to the economy focuses less on money and more on relationship. And that is what we discovered at the Gift Circle. We gave and we received because we cared, not because we were being paid.

Many of us were reticent at first. It’s not easy to ask for what you need. And at this busy time of year, one gets concerned about doing too much. The hardest part was thinking about what we might give – some-thing we’re good at, something we have too much of, something that others might value. The selection of gifts was varied and generous: offers to do personal income tax returns, to share expertise about book-making, to give massage, to teach meditation, offers of rides, typing from a fast typist, garden veggies from an abundant garden, cooking classes, Healing Touch, Tai Chi classes, networking advice, listening, accommodation for guests, and the loan of a painting from someone who has too many.

Asking for help builds our muscle as a community

The second round was where we got to ask for what we needed. “Asking for help builds our muscle as a community,” said Dave Pollard, and we boldly went forth and made our requests. The wants includ-

ed: a partner to attend yoga classes, a partner for fast walking, help learning garage band (a few people wanted to do this and they’re going to learn together) composting advice, help with window cleaning, help with house painting, help with a business strategy, and social visits to someone who is recuperating.

Jackie Bradley told me she was nervous about going to the Gift Circle. “Saying what I had to give and wanted to receive felt difficult to do. But I went and I loved it. Everybody sharing their gifts and wants was heartwarming and it felt like the whole experience brought us all closer. I got the satisfaction of being able to contribute to others, and as if that wasn’t enough, I came home with a wonderful gift that I hadn’t even known I wanted: Pauline is going to write a song for me and my garden. I am thrilled.”

Writing songs is something I’m compelled to do, and I had offered to write someone a song and sing it on their birthday. When Jackie approached me and said her birthday had come and gone, I suggested we think of another event. Jackie is an avid gardener so she imagined a tea party, during raspberry season: friends will come by, pick raspberries, have tea, and enjoy the song. I look forward to visiting her garden often for inspiration.

One of the other gifts I offered was to show some-one how to make chèvre – a wonderful soft cheese made from goat milk. Shasta Martinuk came dash-ing over to tell me she had always wanted to make goat cheese and she also secretly wants to own a goat. This could lead to much adventure. For Shasta, the circle was “a deeply satisfying exercise in community building. There was such a happy and purposeful buzz in the air as people went around connecting needs with requests, and I felt as if I knew every-one better by the end of the circle. This is a per-fect example of the sharing economy at work!” she declared.

Bowen In Transition is one of 450 officially accred-ited Transition Town initiatives committed to making the world more resilient and sustainable, starting at the local level. As a group, we had been talking about the Gift Economy; last week we had the opportunity to experience it first hand, just before the commer-cial onslaught that accompanies this time of year. We went home with smiles, newly begun friendships and treasured gifts. I look forward to Tai Chi lessons in the winter, a new painting, and a caring person to lis-ten to me whine/plan/dream.

Merry Solstice/Christmas/Hanukah!

The Gift CircleThe binary voting system “support/oppose”, though essential to our Parliament,

often obscures the true nature of debate in our democratic institutions. For instance, I voted against Bill C-603 last Wednesday in the House of

Commons, a measure that would have required new or imported large trucks to have sideguards.

Did that mean I opposed the motive of the Bill? No, I support the motive, to cut down on cycling and pedestrian fatalities caused when truckers unwittingly crush cyclists.

Did the vote signify a disinterest in cyclists? Ironically, I’ve championed active transportation, including cycling. I created Bike Day on the Hill and worked with cycling groups across Canada last year to launch Bike Day in Canada. Annually, I “Ride my Riding”; participate in the Vancouver-Whistler Gran Fondo, Rotary Ride for Rescue, and other cycling events. I also commute to work on a bike. I love cycling.

Did my vote against C-603 signal my stance about health and fitness gener-ally? In fact, only minutes before the vote on 603 MPs had stood unanimously to pass Bill S-211, the Bill crafted by Senator Nancy Greene Raine and me to create National Health and Fitness Day in Canada. Many of the MPs were wearing a bicycle lapel pin I had provided.

Did my vote reflect an opinion on the mover of the 603? In fact, I respect NDP MP Hoang Mai (Brossard – La Prairie), among other things, for the way he has stimulated debate about the importance of cycling safety in Canada.

Is the vote on a bill the end of the discussion? No, in fact, the vote may trigger a discussion whose results accomplish more than would have been

accomplished by passing the Bill.

Is the vote on a bill the end of the discussion? No, in fact, the vote may trigger a discussion whose results accomplish more than would have been accomplished by passing the Bill. In my case, I have communicated with my Bike-Partisan Steering Committee, a group of cycling advocates who help inform me about bike-related issues. We are more dedicated than ever to accomplish our goals, such as advocating for healthy physical exercise and safe cycling; promoting the economic and tourism aspects of cycling; and advocating for fiscal incentives for cycling.

So why did I oppose C-603? I wanted to support Mr. Mai’s motives in promot-ing safe cycling but opposed the Bill for its cost and ineffectiveness. I learned that, although tragic, the true number of annual mortalities is extremely low in the type of event targeted by C-603; and the measures proposed might not be as effective as other measures to prevent such horrible incidents; and that the mea-sure would have cost the trucking industry half a billion dollars, over a period of several years.

So there were two developments on December 10th relating to C-603: the formal vote in the House that defeated the measure, and, arguably more impor-tant, the beginning of a discussion that will spur on events that may ultimately enhance bike safety.

John Weston is the Member of Parliament for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast

– Sea to Sky Country.

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Terri Luanna da Silva

Niantic, CT- Terri Luanna da Silva, passedgracefully and in peace at the tender age of 40,on December 5, 2014, surrounded by her lovingfamily and best friend. Born in Nova Scotia andraised on both coasts of Canada, Terri was thedaughter of author, Spider Robinson, and thelate dancer, choreographer and author, JeanneRobinson.

Well known for her blog, gracefulwomanwarrior.com, Terri bravely chronicled heropenhearted and courageous three-year battle with Stage 4 Metastatic BreastCancer, inspiring people all over the world with her unique voice and indomitablespirit.

A self-proclaimed world traveler, Terri’s true home was New York City. She was anamazingly gifted and inspirational writer, social worker and activist, but Terri wasfirst and foremost a devoted wife, mother, daughter, niece, and friend.

Terri Luanna will be remembered most for her voracious and passionate love of life,her boundless compassion, and deep and abiding faith in the innate goodness ofhuman kind. The world is a better place because of Terri’s legacy of strength, hopeand living life to its fullest which will flow on in the lives of all those she touched.

Terri is survived by her husband, Heron da Silva, daughter, Marisa Alegria daSilva, father, Spider Robinson, maternal grandmother, Dorothy Rubbicco, paternalgrandfather, Charles Robinson, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and herChatham Corrigan family who all loved her dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the gracefulwomanwarrior MemorialFund, http://www.gofundme.com/icqknk.

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Last Sunday’s open house at Endswell Farm offered a daytime showing of the light display, visits with the animals, delicious treats and crafts.

The lights are the project of Yvonne McSkimming, who, over the years, has collected 50 thousand Christmas lights. Normally the lights go up on her home, but this year they are adding a splash of colour to nights at Endswell.

McSkimming says that she only managed to inco-porate 40 thousand of her lights into the display at the farm.

“It is a completly different landscape, so I just couldn’t quite make them all fit,” she says. “Next year I’ll try for more.”

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, any-one who stops by Endswell to see the lights can help themselves to a hot chocolate. Collected donations go to the Christmas Hamper fund.

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Barb Weismiller in the “doll house.”Meribeth Deen, photo


Barb Weismiller loved dolls as a little girl and never quite let go of her pas-sion for them. Seventeen years ago, she started collecting dolls in earnest, and now has more than 250 of them. Included in the collection is a 120 year-old corncob doll that belonged to Barb’s mother, and the single remain-ing doll from her own childhood.

Barb’s husband Lance has an equally

impressive collection of toy cars.Add to that a vast array of moving

Christmas toys and you have a home overflowing with delight. Last week-end, Barb and Lance opened their home to the public to check out their collections, and are at it again this weekend.

As one young visitor said, “It is a really awesome house.”

Voluntary donations made to Barb and Lance will be passed on to the Bowen Island Paramedics.

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Wishing you and your loved ones all the best for the festive seasonand a healthy, happy & prosperous 2015!

HappyHolidaysAn truly incredible year unfolded with the promise of an amazing 2015 year ahead.

With 17 home sales in 2014, it was an ultimate pleasure assisting new comers to Bowen Island

purchase their dream homes. As well as, aiding long time residents move on to the next chapter of

their lives by selling their much beloved properties.

Our Community Offer in 2014 resulted in a $3000 contribution to the Bowen Island Arts Council in

the name of satisfied clients! Additionally, I’m proud to have facilitated the union of Macdonald Realty

Ltd. and the B.I.A.C., to produce the 2015 Macdonald Realty Calendar featuring our local artists.

Over 10,000 calendars were distributed throughout the province, showcasing the artistic talent and

beauty of this wonderland we all call home.

Average days on market for my 2014 sold listings: 65 days at an average of 97% of asking price.

2015 Community OfferA $500 contribution to the Bowen Island Community Foundation will be made for each new listing

signed with me between January 1st - March 31, 2015.

A truly incredible year unfolded with the promise of an amazing 2015 year ahead. With 17 home

sales in 2014, it was an ultimate pleasure assisting new comers to Bowen Island with the purchase of

their new homes as well as aiding long time residents with moving on to the next chapter of their lives

by selling their much beloved properties.

Our Community Offer in 2014 resulted in a $3000 contribution to the Bowen Island Arts Council in

the name of satisfied clients! Additionally, I’m proud to have facilitated the union of Macdonald Realty

Ltd. and B.I.A.C., to produce the 2015 Macdonald Realty Calendar featuring our local artists. Over

10,000 calendars were distributed throughout the province, showcasing the artistic talent and beauty

of this wonderland we all call home.

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With less than ten days left until the big day, whatever you do, just don’t panic. It’s totally unnecessary and will zap the joy out of all things festive during these final countdown days. I said to Bonnie Wright, fellow mom and our local toy store owner, “I’ve had it with myself, I’m not doing the crazy mom thing this time. Every year we seem to be on a tight budget yet every year presents are always under the tree and a turkey is reliably on the table. So what’s to get crazy about? This whole stressed out thing is totally made up and I will not do it any-more”. She smiled at me. She’s good like that. I was just pick-ing up my kid’s hockey gear from her but ‘tis the season so I took these stolen moments to ramble off some inner thoughts and pick up a few things too. Yes, shopping and talking, that’s what this week is all about.

You know what it’s like: you’re half way done with your shopping, meaning if you’re like me, you’re now counting

what’s left to spend and making deals with yourself about how you’re going to go about it. “So I have $400 left for them. That’s twenty $20 gifts, or ten $40 gifts, or forty $10 gifts. With three kids, that means I can…” I always hated word problems in school but now I get their relevance. It’s nice to shop local and from people you see regularly and might even know well. Bonnie has four children so her smile was a know-ing one that made me feel pretty normal about the whole thing. This holiday crunch week can be exhausting if we sign up for that. I for one am opting out of insanity this year and that seems to be the conversation I keep finding myself having.

I posted a meme on my Facebook page last week that received multiple likes and shares. It said: I think as you grow older your Christmas list gets shorter because the things you want can’t be bought. Considering what it’s like at our local toy store vs. a mall, I totally get it, because we have it here. You know what I want? No traffic. I want businesses who know me by name. I want pricing that makes sense. I want kid friendly stores with a toddler table, I want one where customers and staff don’t look at you weird if your child has a melt-down

or better, needs to count out forty nickels to buy a bouncy ball for his brother for Christmas. I want wooden things, not just

plastic. I want local things, not just famous (although here, sometimes they’re both!), and as unorthodox as it sounds, I want stores that have limited hours on Sundays, who close at 3pm on Christmas Eve, who are NOT open on Boxing Day, and are run by real people with real families, who take real holidays. I want that. Wait a minute, I have that here, and you do to.

This last week before the big day, give yourself a pre-Christ-mas gift of shopping local and get to know your neighbour-hood business owners. While just doing what I usually do, my weekly hockey gear pick-up turned into a visit which turned into shopping. Sweet. You can’t do that on the mainland.

Oh, lastly, while I was hanging out I noticed Phoenix’s ‘North Pole Direct’ mailbox. Whewwwf, I always miss that. The letter which was burning a mindless hole in my bag was then sent, and another holiday countdown panic attack was averted.

Take a load off and shop local. Hug your friends or make some new ones! Just remember, we’re all likely carrying the same to do list for the next few days, so be mindful that some stores may be closing early for their own much deserved together time. Happy holidays. No need for madness here.

HANS BEHM S U B M I S S I O N

The Community School Association CSA is launching a discussion cycle of common interest topics in the new year under the title AGORA. The themes for the spring of 2015 will be: Community, Education, The Right to Die and Democracy with a special focus on Bowen Island.

Following the ancient Greek teaching method of open circle discussions around a teacher in a public space the group will arrange itself around a discus-

sion leader. Unlike in a Philosophers' Café, where an audience listens to the learned dialogue of great thinkers, Bowen's AGORA hopes to tap into the intelelctual riches and life experience of our com-munity with lively input. Participants as young as 12 years old are invited to participate.

AGORA will meet approximately every six weeks on a Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, location to be announced. The planned dates are: January 15, (Community); February 26, (Education); April 9th, (The Right to Die) and May 28, (Democracy).

More details about each topic will be published in various Bowen media prior to the AGORA.

For inquiries contact Hans-Christian Behm at [email protected] and/or 604 947 9447.

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PAM DICERS U B M I S S I O N

The 115th Christmas Bird Count season has started. Bowen’s count will be on Sunday, January 4, 2015 and on behalf of the Bowen Nature Club I am organizing the count. Since the Christmas Bird Count began, it has relied on the dedication and commit-ment of volunteer citizen scientists. In other words, it all starts with you. If you would like to take part, please contact me soon at 605-947-9558 or [email protected]. There will be a post-count get-together at my home.

There is a specific methodology to the CBC but anyone can participate with a little help. Bowen is part of the “Howe Sound Count Circle” and all data gath-ered will be submitted, through Bird Studies Canada, to the Cornell Lab for Ornithology. If you are a beginning birder, I will try to put you with a group containing a more experienced person. Alternatively, you can stay home and record the birds that visit your feeder on January 4. It is free to participate. Please phone Pam Dicer and visit http://www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/cbc/ and http://birds.audubon.org/faq/cbc to learn more.

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Knick Knack Nook recently held it’s third annual Christmas shopping time for children. The store closed at noon last Saturday and then opened at 1 o’clock just for the children. Volunteers were on hand to help them find the perfect gift for their families. Meanwhile their parents gathered outside for warm drinks, cookies, and Bowen-style socializing while they waited for their children to appear with big bags of treasures and huge smiles on their faces!

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The fab four are strutting their stuff and Mary and Bert are up on the rooftop! The “reinbear” is pull-ing a full sleigh and Gandolf is hiding in the forest. There are bears cooking breakfast, visiting school, having a tea party and mouse hiding under the table. Once again Shirley Wrinch has created a special holiday treat for the community with her handmade bears and costumes! There are bears, bears and more bears. Come join us at the museum on Sunday, December 21, from 1:00 – 3:00 for a special open-ing with treats and hot apple cider. The display will be up over the holiday season Dec 22-24, 27-31, Jan 3-4 from 11-3. 1014 Millers Road (across from the RCMP). 604.947.2655

Come and visit the Christmas bears

The Beatle bears are making a fist time appearance at the archives. The rain bears are a tribute to our West Coast winters. Museum & Archives photo

Edward Wachtman on his way to the Reindeer Trek.

Mary Letson, photo

St Gerard’s MissionInvites you to join in

our Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Eve:with Father Jude from Nigeriaconfessions from 6:45 PM

Carols from 7:00 PMMass at 7:30 PM

Christmas Day:with Father Rey

Mass at 10:30 AM

Places of Worship WelcomeYou

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Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

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

Christmas Dance at the Bowen Youth Centre Ages 12-16. Please try to bring a donation to the Food Bank. 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Operation Red Nose offered by Rotary Club of Bowen Island - call 604-619-0942 between 9 PM and 1:30 AM

Mumming on the Ferry with the Black Sheep, 4 p.m

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20Crippen Stewardship Group Weed Warriors

We will meet by the bridge at the mouth of Davie’s Creek (at nearby picnic table in field). Everyone welcome. Tools and gloves provided. Dress for the weather and bring your water supply. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SATURDAY CONTINUEDBarb and Lance celebrate the Magic of Christmas

on Bowen with treats an amazing model car collec-tion, christmas figures and live music 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 1161 Adams Road Donations go to Bowen Island Paramedics

SUNDAY DECEMBER 21Teddy Bear exhibit opens at the Bowen Island

Museum & Archives

Barb and Lance celebrate the Magic of Christmas See information above (Saturday)

MONDAY DECEMBER 22Seniors Keeping Young

Merry Christmas - We’ll be back

TUESDAY DECEMBER 22AA Meeting

Collins Hall 7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23Knitting Circle

1 - 4 p.m. Bowen Court - All levels welcome!

THURSDAY DECEMBER 24Duplicate Bridge @ Bowen Court

Call Irene @ 2955

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SUNDAY JANUARY 4Christmas Bird Count

Open to anyone keen on birds Get-together afterwards. Contact Pam Dicer at 9558 or [email protected]

Members of the Bowen Island Community Choir sang their hearts out, yet again, during their ever-popular annual Christmas Concert at Cates Hill Chapel on Saturday. Going into their 24th season registration for BICC Spring session begins January 7th, 2015 at Cates Hill Chapel 7 pm.Kristin Jarvis, photo

Christmas is always Dickensian at the Little Red Church. Graham Ritchie (far left), Tina Neilsen (second from right), Martin Clarke (far right) and Angie McCulloch all read in the annual performance of a Christmas Carol last weekend. Mark Gawthrom (second from left) played piano.Leah Cline, photo

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Both children and pets got time with Santa at Artisan Square last weekend. One of Santa’s elves, Tyler Matzen (above) was also at the Square playing tunes including the March and Dance of the Reed Flutes from the Nutcracker, Let it Snow, Deck the Halls, Snowfalling, Silent Night, a jazz version of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Rudolph, Up on the Housetop, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Dream Catcher and Beethoven’s Romanza.

Under the guidance of piano teacher extraor-dinaire Elaine Taylor, Tyler is working on his grade four piano.

He loves to perform, and you can catch him play (elf suit and all) again this weekend:

Saturday at the General Store between 2-4 p.m.

Sunday at the Little Red Church 3-5 p.m. Solstice Yuletide Celebration

Tuesday December 23 at the Ruddy 11:30-1 p.m.

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