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COMMUNITYLiving Bowen is more than alifestyle. An integral component iscommunity. We have the pleasure ofmeeting people everyday who areinterested in making Bowen Islandhome and joining the magnificentcommunity that exists here. If we arelucky, we join them on their journeyto find their dream home. We aredelighted to showcase two pastlistings purchased by individualsembracing the Living Bowenexperience while supporting localcraftspeople, trades, artists andthe community as a whole on theirjourney.
Andrea & Sat launched their LivingBowen experience in 2014 bypurchasing a Miller Road property.The original house was designedby renowned architect BarryDowns. Downs work is known forsimple modernism design that washighly conscious of the naturalsurroundings.
Q. Why did you choose BowenIsland?
A. We moved to Bowen Island as aconscious choice. We wanted to livein close proximity to Vancouver, butfar enough that we were detachedfrom the city energy. Our dream wasto start a yoga B&B, and Bowenseemed the most natural place forthis to happen. We wanted a sereneenvironment, with lots of trees, closeto the ocean, and in a communitythat fosters a kindred spirit.
Q. What has been your experienceliving on Bowen so far?
A. It is simply a little piece ofparadise. There are so many eventsand various groups to join that therecan be too many choices at times!
Q. What do you love most aboutliving here?
A. There are so many things thatwe love about Bowen Island. The
proximity to nature, the forwardthinking community, the fresh air,the absence of big-box stores, theamazing local artists, the continuallyunfolding corners of the island toexplore, and so much more.
Q. Did you use any localcraftspeople or trades in creatingyour business?
A. We certainly have tried to supportlocal business as much as possible.We purchased a lot of our homefurnishings from Coast Modern andhave hired several trades on islandfor landscaping, electrical, septic,and water. We have artwork frommany Bowen Island artists such asStuart Slind, Mark Baur, and Lea AnnRochon. For us, a part of integratinginto the community is to supportthose that are directly a part of it.
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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYLiving Bowen is more than alifestyle. An integral componentis community. We have thepleasure of meeting peopleeveryday who are interestedin making Bowen Island homeand joining the magnificentcommunity that exists here. Ifwe are lucky, we join them ontheir journey to find their dreamhome. We are delighted toshowcase two past listingspurchased by individualsembracing the Living Bowenexperience while supportinglocal craftspeople, trades, artistsand the community as a wholeon their journey.
Sylvie & Derek launched theirLiving Bowen experience in 2014by purchasing a King EdwardBay property. Top qualityconstruction, craftsmanship anddesign compliment their home.The original David Sorensondesign and build took careful
consideration of having minimalimpact to the environment whileblending in with the naturalenvironment.
Q. Why did you choose BowenIsland?
A. We decided to live on Bowenfor its tranquillity and small townfeel, and reasonable closenessto the city and airport.
Q. What has been yourexperience living on Bowen sofar?
A. So far, Bowen has exceededour expectations. We havemade so many new friends andthe neighbourhood has madeus feel very welcome. Everyoneis very friendly and welcoming.There is a surprisingly greatvariety of artist, both aspiringand established.
Q. What do you love most aboutliving here?
A. What we love most is thepeacefulness and living inharmony with nature. Plus livingin a small community amongstfamiliar faces. It creates awonderful sense of belonging,even though we have probablymet only 5% of the island so far.
Q. Did you use any localcraftspeople or trades increating your home?
A. Don Nicholson: Architectand wonderful friend. Hewas able to design a garagethat perfectly matched thecraftsman style of the house.Aaron Hanen: Builder. Flawlessworkmanship with on time andon budget delivery. Great team!Wynn Nielsen: A true LandscapeArtist with unprecedentedvision of how to landscapeour garden without makingit look like a city garden.True harmony and vision.Bowenshire: Paving stones
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FRIDAYDECEMBER 4, 2015
VOL . 4 2 , NO . 4 5
The Queen of MovemberNancy Lee knows how to rally an islandaround a good cause
A fashion movementFashion show is just as much acelebration of all forms of creativity
Getting past griefFor some, the holidays can be hard. MaryColeman shares ways to cope
Jeannette Wrenshall, the Bowen Island barber, can barely control her mirth as she shaves off the moustache thathelped push Bowen’s firefighters into second place in Canada as fundraising dynamos for Movember. For GaryAnder, it was his first close shave in 40years. Louise Loik-photo
Bowen Island joins global movementLOUISE LOIKE D I T O R
Thousands gathered atthe Vancouver Art Galleryon Sunday as part of aglobal movement for politi-cal commitment to reducedcarbon emissions. Dozensfrom our island found their
way downtown to join therally, including a BowenTranslink bus load organizedby the Concerned Citizensgroup. Kim Kassasian, oneof the participants reflectedthat she went because she“just knew that the issues areso pressing, and the resultsof a failure to act are so ter-
rifying that I had to be there.Kami Kanetsuka said thatshe went because of a strongneed to make things bet-ter for her grandson. “I havebeen attending rallies for 20years. I shouldn’t have to stillbe going to rallies,” says theauthor and world traveler indisappointment.
While the reasons were asdifferent as the people, thethread was common: we needto do this and we need to doit now.Anton van Walraven went
with one of his children andsaid “It was a great experiencefor me personally.
Please turn to page 10
40-year-old moustache worth $4,000
OperationRed Nosehangs upits reins
MARTHA PERKINSC O N T R I B U T O R
There’s a good news story behind the Bowen IslandRotary Club’s decision not to offer Operation Red Nose thisChristmas season: fewer people are drinking and driving.“People have really respected the changes in legislation
[that increased penalties for impaired driving],” says Rotarypresident Shelagh MacKinnon. “These are really stiff penal-ties and people respect them.”Last year few drivers took advantage of the volunteer ser-
vice that gives people a ride home if they have been enjoy-ing a bit too much Christmas cheer. It’s a large time com-mitment for the volunteers and, given the low number ofrequests, the Rotary Club feels confident that drivers willfind alternative ways to get home.Cpl. Cory Hendricks says that while Operation Red Nose
was a welcome alternative for drivers, people are doing abetter job in making arrangements to ensure they do not getbehind the wheel of their car if they’ve been drinking.Every year — including this one — the RCMP sets up
holiday check stops. “The vast majority of people aren’tdrinking and driving,” Hendricks says. “We see lots of desig-nated drivers; we’ll often see designated drivers make mul-tiple trips.”Another contributing factor is The Pub’s “grey whale”, a grey
van that will pick patrons up and drive them home for free.Pub owner Glenn Cormier believes that the best defence
against drinking and driving is not driving to the placewhere you expect to be drinking.He is not legally required to offer the shuttle; instead, he’s
driven by his sense of social responsibility as a business owner.“When the grey whale started running, I think people felt
guilty about calling to be picked up — ‘You’ll really comeand get me?’ But now it’s been embraced and it does reallywell,” Cormier says.He’s sad that Operation Red Nose will no longer be
offered because it served the entire community, as well asother businesses.
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People are getting themessage not to drink and drive
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SEPT. 1VOL . 4 2 ,
The NDP’s Larry Koopman
Tommy Douglas’s legacy
resonates
stronglywith federal c
andidate
A salute to Cpt. Richards
Allie Drake visits with a descend
ent of
the man who gave Bowenits name
Fall intoautumn
Community groups,from soccer
SKY to choir, are starting
new
It’s stilltoo
dry to lift
ban, water
restrictions
Ah, thejoys of
the first day of scho
ol! Two friendsgreet ea
ch other inthe playgro
und on Tuesdaymorning
as BICS
rings ina new school
year. More photos
on page 3. Martha Perkins p
hotos
It’s not‘the Bowen way’ to have campaign signs
MARTHA PERKINS
E D I T O R
In 1999, a group of people
running for a
seat on Bowen Island’s first-ever m
unicipal
council got togeth
er at DocMorgan’s. S
ince
municipal elections w
ere new here, they
wanted to come up with certain etiquettes.
“We agreedwe would
n’t have signs,” say
s
Alison Morse, whowas at th
e meeting (and
has beena success
ful candidate in every
municipal election since the
n.) “We didn’t
want to litter the la
ndscape.”
Continued page 7
MARTHA PERKINS
E D I T O R
The drought might be ov
er bu
mean the risk of forest fi
res is.
“It’s still incredibly
dry out th
Fire Chief Ian Thompson said o
ing. “Even this rain
hasn’t done a
With a return to summer-like
casted for later this week,
he’s ke
island’s fire restric
tions in place
While you can have a barbecue
property,no campfires or
charco
becues are allowed
in public places.
Thompson will reassess the si
and, until then, he
reminds islan
are no backyard clearings
and b
October15.
And it’s not yet time to give
y
a good power wash.
The water restricti
ons in the K
and Bluewater neighbo
urhoods
Public works super
indentent B
recent rains have h
ad a negligible
wells thatare 500 fe
et belowgro
Up until August 26 thi
s summ
8mm of rain. Between August 2
104.5mm, and another 10 or so
the first few days of S
eptember.
“It will take a lot m
ore rain to
in the municipal wells, Robi
nso
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FRIDAYSEPT. 4, 2015VOL . 4 2 , NO . 3 2
Bowfest, Bowfest, Bowfest!Parade page 3; Logger Games page 6;
Bowfest page 12; Run page 7Meet the Green candidateKen Melamed wants people to vote for
their values, not as strategy to oust MP
Get artyBowen Island recreation teams up with
arts council on exciting fall program
There was a lot of brawn on display at Bowfest’s Logger Games, and not just among the male competitors. Women such as
Alicia Hoppenrath (who created a new yoga move called The Axe Throw) thrilled hundreds of spectators with their strength
and determination to win. Story on page 6; more photos and video online at BowenIslandUndercurrent.com. Martha Perkins photo
MARTHA PERKINSE D I T O R
The Bowen Island RCMP are investigating
two attempted break and enters and one break
and enter which have led them to believe that
the culprit(s) have familiarity with the neigh-
bourhoods.One was on Dorman Road. The owners
were away for a few days and the suspect
attempted, but failed, to gain access by forcing
open a rear door.No entry was gained during an attempt
on Hummingbird Lane, either. Although the
property might have appeared vacant, the
suspect was scared away from trying to open
a lever-operated window when the owner
turned the lights on.In the third incident, the suspect cut
through the screen of a window that was left
open to gain access to a home on David Road
that, once again, appeared vacant. The suspect
had rummaged through the master bedroom,
opening drawers, but was scared away by resi-
dent’s dog.The RCMP says two of these incidents
occurred after midnight and access was via
the rear of the residence.Tips on deterring theftsThe RCMP reminds residents to walk
around their homes to assess ‘weak points’
during the day and in the evening.Look for objects that might be used for
access such as ladders, stumps, and rocks.
People should also assess the visibility of
items of value that can be seen from the out-
side.“Criminals tend to be opportunistic,” says
Bowen Island RCMP Cpl. Paulo Arreaga.
“Mainly small items that are left in the open
and are quick to grab will be targeted (phones,
laptops, money, wallets, purses). These items
should be kept out of plain view. If they are
going to be in plain view, consider your sur-
roundings before you leave them unattend-
ed. At home or in a vehicle, close and lock
windows and doors. Out in the town, don’t
leave items of value on a table or in a shop-
ping cart for even a few seconds.
Attemptedbreak-insindicate localknowledge
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Why the healthcaresurvey matters Artists bid oncrosswalk design
MARTHA PERKINSE D I T O R
It was two in the morning and Colleen
O’Neil’s five-month-old daughter was
gasping for each breath. As O’Neill paced
through the night trying to comfort the
baby, she wondered whether to call the
island’s emergency’s services.She hesitated. Should she bother the para-
medics in the middle of the night, and what
about the driver of the water taxi who would
have to take them across to Horseshoe Bay?
No, she decided, she’d wait for the 5:30 ferry.
When she got to the hospital she discov-
ered her daughter had pneumonia. “I should
have taken her right away,” she says today.
How many times have people on Bowen
Island hesitated to call 911 or seek their doc-
tor’s help because of how complicated it is to
get off the island?That’s exactly the sort of informa-tion O’Neil, and other members of the
Community Medical Clinic Society of
Bowen Island, want islanders to provide.
MARTHA PERKINSE D I T O R
Artists don’t usually like people trampling
all over their work but when it comes to a
new creative idea for the streets of Bowen,
they’d be thrilled.The Bowen Island Municipality is invit-
ing artists to submit designs for new painted
crosswalks in Snug Cove. The timing is per-
fect with the paving of Bowen Island Trunk
Road this month.The Bowen Island Arts Council has teamed
up with BIM to ensure that the new cross-
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Ö B IM SUPPORTS30/30 PROJECT
On Monday November 23, 2015, Council unanimously supportedthe 30K/ 30Day project being undertaken by Bowen Islandresidents through St. Andrews Wesley Church in Vancouver and incollaboration with First Credit Union on Bowen Island.The project seeks to raise funds to aid Syrian refugee familieswho will be relocating to Vancouver. Funds may be donatedthrough a special account set up at the First Credit Union onBowen Island. For more information, please visit the30/30 project https://www.facebook.com/30K30DAY
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Bowen Island Municipality is seeking a Temporary Part-TimePayroll Clerk. For more details, please visit the BIM website atwww.bimbc.ca. This opportunity closes on December 10, 2015 at4 pm.
Ö REM INDER : I C E PATROL& SNOW CLEAR ING
During winter road maintenance operations, trucks fitted withploughs and salt/sand dispensers need to be able to manoeuvrefreely throughout the island roads. Please ensure that vehiclesor other items are not parked on or blocking roadways and/orcul-de-sacs.
When shovelling snow, please do NOT place it onto the Municipalroadways. When clearing your driveway, pile snow to the left sideof your driveway (when facing your property) to improve visibilityof approaching traffic and to reduce the possibility of snow beingpushed across your driveway by plough trucks.
Snow and Ice removal from sidewalks are the responsibility of theabutting property owner and must be cleared by 10 am.
Despite the best efforts of the crew, conditions can deteriorateand roads can become treacherous. In extreme conditions,residents are advised to stay home, use public transit andproceed with caution.
PLEASE HELP KEEP BOWEN ISLAND ROADSSAFE FOR ALL.
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To Check the Status of Ongoing Power OutagesCheck the outage map (https://www.bchydro.com/outages/orsMapView.jsp) or list (https://www.bchydro.com/outages/orsTableView.jsp) for ongoing updates.
Call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) or *49376 from yourmobile phone if you don’t have internet access.
To Report an OutageCheck the outage map (https://www.bchydro.com/outages/orsMapView.jsp) or list (https://www.bchydro.com/outages/orsTableView.jsp) to see if we already know that your power isout.
If not, call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) or *49376 on yourmobile phone to report the outage.
Be Prepared for an OutageVisit https://www.bchydro.com/safety-outages/power-outages/prepare-for-outages/prepare-your-home.html for suggestions onhow to prepare for a power outage.
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Reporting a Fisheries or Environmental ViolationUpon observing a possible Fisheries Violation or Environmentalissues please contact one of the following numbers:
Environmental Emergencies and Spill Reporting(24 hours) 1-800-663-3456Fisheries Violation Report Line(24 hours) 1-800-465-4336Once you have reported the incident to the appropriategovernment agency, please call Bonny Brokenshire, Manager ofParks and Environment at 604 947-4255 to relay your concerns.
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Outdoor Burning Permits RequiredFrom October 15 - April 15, permits are required for outdoorburning. Please call 604-947-9324 to leave a message with youraddress and contact information.
Volunteer Fire Fighters Use Their Hazard LightsWhen They Are En-Route to An Emergency CallPlease check your rear view mirror frequently when driving onlocal roads so you will notice if a fire fighter or first responderis driving behind you in their personal vehicle with hazard lightsflashing. Our Volunteer Fire Fighters use their hazard lights tolet you know when they are en-route to the fire hall to respondto an emergency call-out. All fire fighters have BI Volunteer FireDepartment license plate borders on their vehicles. Please pullover when you feel it is safe to allow our volunteers to pass –yielding could save somebody’s life.
MEETINGCALENDARDecember 7, 201511:00 amEagle Cliff Water SystemLocal Advisory CommitteeMeeting
December 14, 20157:15 pmRegular Council Meeting
December 15, 201510:00 amCommittee of the WholeMeeting
December 15, 20153:00 pmKing Edward Bay WaterSystem Local AdvisoryCommittee Meeting
December 15, 20157:00 pmParks, Trails & GreenwaysAdvisory CommitteeMeeting
December 16, 201510:00 amBlue Water Park WaterSystem Local AdvisoryCommitte Meeting
December 16, 20153:00 pmCove Bay Water SystemLocal Advisory CommitteeMeeting
All meetings are held inBIM Council Chambersunless otherwise noted.
Nancy Lee is Miss Movember
Nancy Lee and Pub owner Glenn Cormier let out a cheer when she is crowned Miss Movember for being the top fundraiserfor the annual initiative to raise money for men’s health issues. Louse Loik photos
Her powers ofpersuasion giveBowen Islandnationalbragging rightsLOUISE LOIKE D I T O R
If you have spent any time on this littleisland, there’s very little chance that youhaven’t encountered Nancy Lee.Lee is a cashier at the place that acts like a
community centre, but is better known as theGeneral Store.The woman who has just won top honours
for fundraising for the Movember FoundationGreat Canadian Fire Challenge is beaming.She has raised $4,500 in a month for men’shealth, beating out all the men competing onthe island.While she says that she got a big chunk of
change in donations for the shaving of GaryAnder’s moustache, the spunky woman saysthat she could still ”beat the boys,” at fund-raising.She has that unstoppable kind of energy
that makes her claim believable. She’d come towork with a fake moustache on her face, mak-ing it bigger as donations grew.It was Lee who went up to Ander asking
him to shave for charity. At first he said “no,”and then said he’d do it for $4,000. Nancycould do nothing but take the councillor upon his challenge. The rest is history.Lee went on to raise more than the asking
price, but only in the nick of time, runningaround to catch bills in a fabric bag as Andersat beside a barber waiting to see if Lee hadmet her match as DJ Jamie Smith kept thecrowd dancing.The money kept coming in, more than
meeting Ander’s challenge.Lee walked around the pub, posing for
pictures, a satin sash with the words “MissMovember” draped off one shoulder.Lee says that wearing a fake moustache to
work gave her the opening to talk to curiouskids about fundraising for men who mightget sick or who are sick. Lee says that one ofher favourite things about her job is the kids.She’s been on the island for 20 years and she’swatched a lot of kids arrive, grow up and thenfly off.Lee says that when her husband first sug-
gested they move to Bowen she was complete-ly against the idea. “I was out-voted,” she says.“The next thing I know I’m on the ferry withmy puppy, my cat and my bag of fish.”The woman with the big brown eyes and
raven hair says that they had been coming toBowen on weekends while her husband wasspending the weekdays working in Coquitlam.“I thought he was joking about coming toBowen. He told me three times before I real-ized he wasn’t joking.”Once Lee got over the shock of the move
she adjusted quickly. At first Lee was self-employed but heard about the opening at thestore and the store owners knew her and hiredher on the spot.Working at the store she became an integral
part of the community and says ”now I can’timagine living anywhere else.”Lee has grown up in small towns but says
she “could not get out fast enough.” Bowen,on the other hand, ”is home.” Lee was one offour kids growing up in a small town with asingle mom. “I hadn’t lived with my dad sinceI was one year old but when I was 40, he cameto live with me and everyone got to know himas he walked to the Cove every day.”Nancy says she’d been in contact with her
dad over the years but they just hadn’t lived inthe same house. “People ask about him all thetime now that he’s off island in a care facility.I want everyone to know he’s doing well.”Nancy and her dad are featured this month
in the calendar put out by the library.For the past 11 years, Nancy has been
one of the unofficial goodwill ambassadorsfor Bowen. “People call the store to find outabout the ferry, or about power or other gen-eral information. If you want to find someinformation, you can usually find it at theGeneral Store. If you want to meet peoplecome to the General Store.“She is certain that it is the same at the
building centre. “The island is so helpful.”
As for her role, Nancy loves to connectpeople with what they need. “If a visitorcomes to the store and gets loaded up withgroceries and then asks about walking toRivendell, I’ll look around and get them aride. I love being able to do that.”She says she gives tourism advice, and
even helps with grocery shopping. “I’ll see awoman leave with a jug of milk, then I’ll seeher husband come in to check out a few min-utes later with a jug of milk. I’ll let him knowshe already picked it up.”It’s the sort of thing that only happens in
small towns. She says she tells people to goahead and hitchhike so that visitors can havea chance to share in a moment with one of us
living here.“Usually there are six degrees of separation
between them and us. There always seemsto be some connection. That’s what I loveabout working here. It always takes an extra20 minutes when you go to the General Storebecause it’s where people meet and talk. I getto be part of the circle; connecting people,helping parents with their kids or helpingseniors get a hand with a ride.”Nancy adds that “at the checkout, for one
minute, I have people’s attention. I take thattime to tell visitors the things I think theyneed to know.”Lee runs off. It’s time to get back to busi-
ness.
For 40 years, Gary Ander’s moustache has never seena razor. He told Nancy that if she raised $4,000 forMovember, he was willing to trash the ‘stache. It tooksome last-minute wrangling but Nancy was able to makehim live up to his promise. They share a victory whoop, atleft. Above, Nancy helps another brave islander sacrificehis facial hair for a good cause.
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Editorial
A communitywith great spiritin matters ofthe heart andthe mind
This edition kicks off atime when a lot more focusgoes into the social season,a spiritual season, a seasonwhen we start looking backover the year and forward tothe next. It’s fun for some,and lonely for others. Wehave an article about deal-ing with grief during theholidays which some of youmay find helpful.My own experience with
grief kept me away fromChristmas events for yearsbecause the ubiquitous car-ols reminded me of hospitalrooms with well-intentionedcarolers and painful goodbyes.On the other hand, we
have all the usual storiesabout the great thingsislanders do for each otherand for the general better-ment of society with big-picture thinking.A contingency of Island
activists faced the cold andmade their way downtownover the weekend to make astatement about the need toreduce our carbon footprinton behalf of our genera-tion and future generations.They each came back feelingimpassioned about keepingup the fight.I’d like to take this oppor-
tunity to thank all of youwho have been so encourag-ing as I learn the ropes oflayout and design. I don’talways get all your stories inbut I’m always looking for agood story and a fresh angle.You’ve helped me along bybeing so generous in shar-ing your pictures and sto-ries with me so that I can inturn, share with our readers.It’s been wonderful to feellike we’ve been able to helpspread messages that haveassisted individuals, busi-nesses and causes.I hope you enjoy this
edition.
Louise
Just a gentle reminder to all thosewonderful folks out there who attendedour fund raiser and adopted an elephantwith the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust lastChristmas: the time to renew is here!Between you all we managed to
donate over $1000 to the orphanageand adopt 28 elephants thereby giv-ing every one of them a second chance.The orphanage is fuller than ever; theunfathomable number of adult ele-phants being slaughtered for their ivorymeans our help is vital.
There have been some remarkablestories: two days before Christmas lastyear, Emily, who had been rescued in1993 at just one month old and has nowbeen a wild elephant for years, purpose-fully walked back to the orphanage inorder to give birth to her own babybecause she knew she would be safethere. The keepers were able to film theevent if you are interested, a rarity towatch a wild elephant giving birth.So if you are able to renew your com-
mitment please please do! And for those
of you who are not familiar with theorphanage visit www.sheldrickwildfife-trust.org to see what a wonderful pro-gram they are running. Give a preciousgift to someone you love this Christmasand the gift of life to one of the orphans.Because .... “An elephant never for-
gets!”
Thanks and have a Happy ChristmasCaro J, Katherine G, Carol P, Jeff M
and numerous others
Heartfelt thanks to elephant orphan sponsors
We are excited as Bowen Islandlights up next Saturday, December 5th!Community Groups, musicians andlocal businesses will unite to presentthis very special, elf-infested, only-on-Bowen event.Bowenians will be gathering up at
Artisan Square starting at 5pm withmusic, dance and seasonal treats. At5:40 they will begin the Lantern walk,parading down the hill to the VillageSquare where the weary travelers willbe met with warm drinks, more musicand more dance.Just before 6:30 they will head off
down towards the dock. Along the waythey will be beckoned to the stableby Wise Men and Bethlehem-basedmusicians. Children will be invitedinto the Live Nativity Scene, donning
angel, shepherd and sheep apparel(provided). They will then join thescene with Mary, Joseph and the babyJesus, played by a young Bowen family.Much caroling will ensue.Before you know it, all will be trav-
elling on to the Festival of Trees. Then,with mulled wine or hot chocolatein hand, they will eagerly anticipateSanta’s arrival, slated for 7:15. Will hereally manage to fit Snug Cove intohis busy pre-Christmas schedule? Itis always a suspense-filled wait forboth naughty and nice! The word ishe plans to linger a while to visit withthe kids.So catch the magic and come on
over for this year’s Light Up the Coveevent!
Are you excited about Light Up?This year children will enact a nativity scene withchoirs of angels all around the manger in the cove
Thank you so much to everyone whomade Saturday’s 9th annual Movement/Fashion show at The Gallery in Artisansquare, so wonderful. Your great spir-its, expertise and commitment to excel-lence made the whole show so gorgeous,informative and fashionable to watch, itwas so much fun! You truly show casedthe versatility and vision of Movement.Special thanks go to Elaine Taylor
(model), Sarah Robinson (modeland gymnastics), Heather Hodson(model) Robyn Westcott (model) ,Natasha Vaz (model and Wellness) ,David Cameron (model and theatricaldirector/Tap dancing and Yoga, CarolFancy (model and Yogi), Anisa Sondhifrom San Francisco (model),Deb Bramm(Nia dancing), and the audience whoparticipated wholeheartedly.We are always grateful to Claudia
Schaefer for the fabulous photos shecaptures and to everyone at the Gallery.Thank you for getting Moving Bowen!
Amrita Sondhi
Amrita says thank you
Daphne Sheldrick, founder of an elephant orphanage in Nairobi, gave thanks to her her friend, Bowen Islandsafari leader, Carol Petersen.
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Storyteller, Justyn Rees and singer/songwriter, Russ Rosen join forces with multi-instru-mentalist Brett Ziegler and percussionists Kenton Wiens and Calum Rees. Christmas Taleswill have you singing along with the traditional carols.These songs form the musical backdrop for author and raconteur Justyn Rees’ retelling of
the first Christmas. With wit and insight, Justyn draws on his rich and well-travelled historyto bring the ancient stories alive.You’ll meet characters re-imagined in UK dialects and world accents - Joseph, the Inn
Keeper, Dick the shepherd and many others. Russ Rosen and band have been the fea-ture performers at Vancouver’s Rogers Santa Claus Parade for the past 6 years turning aChristmas Parade into a street party. For this show they nimbly weave both the festive andreflective carols throughout this upbeat and down-to- earth production. Christmas Tales isbooked to play throughout the holiday season from Victoria to Edmonton and Gibsons toNelson with stops in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. So, grab ahold of mom, dad,granny and the kids, load up the truck and head on down to Christmas Tales.For more information, Christmas Tales show please go to www.christmastales.ca
Monday, December 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.Cates Hill Chapel, Admission by DonationFor more information, contact: (604) 947-4260
Songs and stories from the first Christmas
Our Bowen community is blessed withmany traditions over the Christmas sea-son and one that has been bringing joy toIslanders for over twenty years is the annualBowen Island Community Choir ChristmasConcert. Once again Director EllenMcIntosh has chosen a repertoire of seasonalmusic that will warm your hearts and helpyou get ready for the holiday celebrations of
both Christmas and Hanukkah. The choirhas been rehearsing for months, and is look-ing forward to performing for your enjoy-ment.Join us on December 12 at either 2:00 PM
or 7:30 PM at Cates Hill. Tickets at CatesPharmacy or the door.Contributed by: Jane Kellett
Bowen Island Community Choir ChristmasConcert is Coming up
Ellen McIntosh leads the Community Choir at one of their public performances thisfalll.Louise Loik photo
Dear Editor,
On December 1, the 30/30 Projectlaunched. Our goal is an ambitious one; toraise 30k in 30 days in order to sponsor aSyrian refugee family’s resettlement. Bowen’sgreatest attribute is it’s community. We valuehow fundamental that is to our sense of well-being, sense of safety, and connectedness tothe world. This project is a natural fit withour culture as a community. Although it isof no surprise that Islanders have met thisproject with open arms, it is still a magical
experience to feel the reassuring weight ofour community’s support. Just a few days in,and we have received over five thousand dol-lars. The monetary support is but one aspect.The offers of hand on support to help thisproject has been fundamental to it’s success-ful launch. Thank-you Bowen Island. Pleasebuy a button, pop into the credit union fortax receipt donation, and keep spreading theword.
Your neighbors,The 30/30 Project
The BC Community AchievementAwards people who devote time and energyto making their communities more caring,dynamic, beautiful, healthy, and unique.They inspire by their example.The awards are presented by the British
Columbia Achievement Foundation, tocelebrate excellence in community service,enterprise, arts and humanities.These awards will honour apects of con-
tribution as a volunteer or in the course oftheir work – in any area that provides a ben-efit to the community, such as sports andrecreation, arts and culture, environment,multiculturalism, environment, healthcare,education, civic duty, business innovation,community volunteerism, and youth orseniors’ leadership. However, neither thenominations nor the awards are limited tothese suggested categories.This award is a way to provincially
acknowledge a community member whohas contributed significantly to his or hercommunity.If you would like to nomimate someone
from Bowen, Complete the online nomi-nation form or download the nominationform and submit it with:A letter describing the contributions of
the nomineeA brief personal history of the nomineeTwo letters of support for the BC
Community Achievement award nomina-tion from individuals or organizations thatdescribe the value and impact of the nomi-nee’s contributions to his/her community.In their evaluation, an advisory council
will consider the impact of the individual’scontribution as well as factors such as com-munity impact, commitment and length ofservice.What must the completed nomination
package include?1. Completed nomination form2. Three letters: (maximum 500 words
each)* A letter from the nominator giving
the reasons for nomination* Two letters of support for the BC
Community Achievement award nomina-tion from other individuals or organizationsthat describe the value and impact of thecontributions of the individual.3. Brief biographical sketch of the nomi-
nee as it relates to the nomination.4. Optional: up to five pages of additional
material about your nominee.FAQ1. What should be said in a letter of nom-
ination?The letter of nomination should be
expansive about the contributions of thenominee; the importance of the contribu-tions, the length of time that the nomineehas contributed and how important the con-tribution is to the community. Be expansive.Explain the benefits of the nominee’s contri-butions. The advisory panel who will judgethe nominations require as much knowledgeas possible in order to make its decisions.
2. To whom should nomination and sup-port letters to be addressed?Your letters may be addressed to the BC
Achievement Foundation.
3. What should the support letters con-tain, ideally?Support letters should indicate the rela-
tionship between the writer and the nomi-nee and the length of the relationship. Fulldetails about the support letter writer’sknowledge of the nominee’s contributionshould be included as well as the writer’sview on the impact of the contribution.
What do the Awards recipients receive?A formal ceremony to recognize the win-
ners of the British Columbia CommunityAchievement Awards will be held in Spring,2016. At this ceremony, the recipients willbe presented with the British ColumbiaCommunity Achievement Medallion.
For more information:w. www.bcachievement.come. [email protected]
Nominate someone for a Provincialcommunity achievement award
Islanders helping to sponsor a Syrian refugee familyare looking for donations
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On The CalendarMadrigal SingersSounds of ChristmasDec 47:30pmTix and show at Cates HillChapel
Charlie Brown treedecoratingDec 42pmThe big old tree besidethe Snug Cafe.Help hang up ornaments;bring ladders and extraornaments that youwould like to donate. CallBasia: 604-947-0640
Open House at ArtsPacific GalleryDec 4, 10 – 1211 to 4pm dailyArtisan Square
Light Up BowenDec 5Starts at Artisan Square5pm; continues to VillageSquare, nativity scene.Santa arrives at USSCMarina
CSA Craft FairDec. 610am to 3pmBICS
Seniors Keeping YoungDec 79am: Exercise10:10-11am Speaker:John Lawrence –Reminiscences from thefront line11:15am: yogaAll guests welcomeadmission:$2.
Rockridge Winter ConcertDec 86:30pmPlayers Hall, Rockridge SSJazz Band, Jr. Band,Sr. Band and Choir.Admission is by donation
Community Soup Lunchcancelled for December
Customer AppreciationReceptionArts Pacific Gallery,Dec 106-8pmArtisan Square
It’s a wrap! Art GalleryChristmas sale openingDec 117pm – 9pm
Community ChoirChristmas ConcertDec 12
2 & 7:30pmCates ChapelTix at pharmacy. Adults$15, Srs, students $12,Kids $5
Reindeer TrekDec 129:30 amSupports ChristmasHamper fundContact Mary Letson at604-947-9601
Book ReadingKami KanetsukaDec 1311:30
PhoenixKami will read from “ThisPlace is Stranger,” andtalk about travelling foradventure
SKY: Seniors KeepingYoungDec. 15Bowen Court9am Exercises with AliHartwick10:15 am Speaker11:15 am Yoga
New Years Eve PartyBowen Island PubDec 31
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“Did you know ourproposed expansionfollows the existing routefor most of the way?”
- Carey Johannesson, Project Lead,Land & Right-of-Way, Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
For more information, go to TransMountain.com/planning-the-routeEmail: [email protected] · Phone: 1-866-514-6700
Committed to safety since 1953.
OF THE ROUTE ISON THE EXISTINGRIGHT-OF-WAY.73%
WILL REQUIRENEW ROUTING.11%
WILL FOLLOW OTHER LINEARINFRASTRUCTURES, SUCHAS HYDRO, TELUS, RAILWAYSAND HIGHWAYS.
16%
The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing
route or other linear infrastructure for 89% of the way.
That means approximately 100 kms needs to be moved to
undisturbed lands. These reroutes will be made to improve safety
and address environmental considerations, and will accommodate
changes in land usage since the pipeline was originally built in 1953.
We’ve been talking with the public, stakeholders, landowners
and Aboriginal communities along the proposed corridor to hear
their concerns. We expect you will ask questions. We’ve made
adjustments in many places to address the concerns we’ve heard.
Our intention in all of our planning is to minimize the impact on
residents, communities and the environment, while ensuring that
safe construction and operations are possible.
On the topic of reducing carbon foot-prints our municipal council has sent aletter to the Ministry of the Environmentand Climate Change to request a delay inthe “federal decision on the Environment
Assessment certification for the WoodfibreLNG project in Howe Sound until the newgovernment has “had an opportunity tocomplete a thorough review of the assess-ment.”
At the Nook, the Children’s ChristmasShopping Day has become an annualevent. This is our fourth year and it willbe bigger and better than ever. The dateis Saturday, December 12, and this yearwe have extended our hours from 11:30to 3:30. The store, throughout the day,will not be open to adult shoppers!Starting Friday evening, our volun-
teers will be bringing out a new selec-tion of goods especially chosen andhoarded, with the children in mind. Weare hoping that parents will talk to theirchildren about the pleasures of givingand choosing gifts for the special peo-ple in their lives, with the intention thateach child will come with a small list ofthe people they would like to buy giftsfor.When the children arrive, they will be
met at the door by a volunteer who willhelp them with their choices. Parentsare asked to wait outside where refresh-
ments of hot punch, tea and coffee will provideessential fortification against the weather.The Nook and its many volunteers look for-
ward to sharing a wonderful day with you onDecember 12.
Silent Auction for Christmas giftsThe Silent Auction this month will close on
December 17. You can collect your winningsup until the close of business on the 21st afterwhich we will be closed for the holidays. Thismonth, the proceeds of the auction will be givento The Bowen Refugee Project 30/30.There is an exciting display of goods, some of
which might well make excellent affordable giftsfor the special people in your life. Take a lookand place a bid, now!
Vroom, vroom! Two-year-old Bowen (who was named after Bowen Island beforehis family knew they’d one day live here) is fascinated by the decorations on theBowen Island Fire Department’s contribution to the Festival of Trees. A fundraiserfor Bowen Island Family Place, the festival officially kicks off this Friday whenparticipating businesses and organizations decorate the trees they purchased insupport of young Bowen families. In the meantime, everyone is invited to helpdecorate the Charlie Brown tree next to the Snug Café on Friday at 2pm. MarthaPerkins photo
Children canfind specialtreasures atthe NookDecember 12
Children who bring their shopping list tothe Nook on December 12 will be greetedby a volunteer to help them.
Council asks federal government to delay LNG decision
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5:00 pm ARTISAN SQUARE-Light UPARTISAN EATS - Mulled Wine & treatsThe Penrhyn CarollersBlack Sheep Dancers
5:40 pm LANTERN PARADELead by the Sugar Plum Fairy, Frosty theSnowman & the Black Sheep
6:00 pm VILLAGE SQUARE-Light Up!RUDDY POTATO - hot apple cider & cookiesBOWEN PET SUPPLY - candy canesBOWEN ISLAND COFFEE ROASTER - hot cocoafor the kids & something special for the adultsCarol Singing & more dancing!
6:30 pm SNUG COVE-Light UpLIVE NATIVITY on the porch of the RiddellBuilding (above Out of the Blue)
Light Up Bowen & Lantern ParadeSaturday December 5th
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Greenscape Enterprises
SNUG COVE:DAVIES ORCHARDHERITAGE MUSEUM COTTAGE Open House
BI FAMILY PLACE FESTIVAL OF TREESSUGAR CUBE GALLERY - cider & cookies
OUT OF THE BLUE & BOWEN BARBER
Hot cocoa & cookies
TUSCANY - cookies
NATURE ENCOUNTERS & CONNIE WRIGHTS’
Eggnog & cookies
7:15 pm USSC MARINA - Santa Arrives7:20 pm DOC MORGANS-SANTA PARTYBICS RECREATION - Santas’ WorkshopHot Chocolate from SNUG CAFE
Mulled wine from Bowen Islands Realtors
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The garden is mostly put to bedfor winter and it’s time to findsome gifts for gardeners.Todd MajorC O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R
This year’s Christmas gift list is about ideas and places to hunt for something unusual. Tohelp guide purchasing choices, here are two tips. Buy gifts that are equal to, or greater than, theknowledge level of the person receiving the gift. The gift recipient will have to stretch intellec-tually to use the gift enabling learning and better enjoyment. And, consider old items for upcy-cling potential as gifts that add a personal touch.Some of the most interesting gifts can come from unusual places. EBay for example offers a
wide range of items, some that can be repurposed or used as is. For example, an antique castiron apple peeler might make a good gift. I also found on their site a cool-looking vintage woodhandle scythe. And a pair of vintage steel hand clippers for shearing sheep. Any of those itemscould be put to use or displayed as upcycled art.A few interesting ideas for gardening gifts were gleaned from my friends and family. For
example, miniature gardening indoors is currently popular with some people. It’s an idea thatfinds nostalgic inspiration in the old terrarium gardens of the 1970s. There are some interest-ing-looking jars, glassware and even terrarium bottles to be found out there.Some gifts should come with a social conscience, such as seeds for growing plants. There is
serious concern among some farmers, scientists and consumers about the safety of GMOs andpesticides in farming. Genetically modified seed has become a large profit-maker for Big-Ag,at the expense of farmer’s freedom of choice and the consumer’s right to know what is con-tained in the nation’s food supply. Not to mention the loss of seed and genetic biodiversity inthe world. There is also the problem of GMO seed escaping into the surrounding environmentor farming field, and the affected farmers being sued for trademark infringement because theseed germinated in their field. When it comes to pesticides, a large percentage of seeds sold inNorth America come pre-treated with fungicide to prevent seed decay. The fungicides usedare considered poisonous in the environment based on the use of the “precautionary principle”approach to governance. The lesson is to choose your seed supplier carefully. Fortunately, one ofthe best seed suppliers in British Columbia can be found locally. West Coast Seeds sells certifiedorganic, open-pollinated, heirloom seeds for organic vegetable growing. Their seeds are non-GMO and not treated with fungicides. Visit westcoastseeds.com for more information.An unorthodox Christmas gift is a motion-activated camera to see wildlife visiting the gar-
den. A friend of mine has one such camera and he showed me some of the pictures the camerahas captured. It was quite interesting to see a coyote, a bear and a couple of raccoons at vari-ous times of day wandering in front of the camera to reveal themselves on film. His camera ismounted at the end of pathway in the garden attached to a tree trunk at chest height. Any ani-mal that walks down or across the path trips the camera’s motion sensor and a picture is taken,singularly or in multiples. Prices range from $140 to $250 and higher. There are many sourcesfor those cameras such as hunting stores and leevalley.com, which sells a few different models.A couple of real gardening tools include a Syphonex or Syphonject for applying liquid fer-
tilizer to pots and baskets by use of garden hose and stock solution bucket. This tool is forknowledgeable horticulturists who are competent doing fertilizer math. Another good tool forgardeners with cold frames or outdoor greenhouses is a Min-Max Thermometer. It records thehighest and lowest daytime and nighttime temperature providing useful climate information forcrop growing.Lastly, some unusual gift ideas: How about a handcrafted bat house, bee house or bug motel
to help with conservation and pest control in the garden. Or, perhaps a woven bamboo clochefor plant protection. I really liked a glazed ceramic compost crock pot for kitchen greenwastethat I found on the net. And my favourite: a custom, heated, metal and glass roof with stonefoundation greenhouse, where gardening never ends.www.nsnews.com/living/home-garden/dig-deep-great-gifts-for-gardeners-1.2123680#sthash.
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30th AnnualCSA Christmas
Craft FairSunday, December 610:00 am - 3:00 pmBICS GymUnique local crafts, yummy lunchmenu,cakewalk and photo booth for the kids,raffle draws, silent auction andmore!
~An Island Tradition~
Bowen IslandCommunity Choir
2015 ChristmasConcert
Saturday, December 12 - 2:00 pm& 7:30 pm
Cates Hill Chapel
Music Director: Ellen MacIntosh
Accompanist: Sheilagh Sparks
Soloist: Lynn Williams
Tickets at Cates Pharmacy and at the doorAdults $15 • Seniors & Students $12 • Children (6-12) $5
Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a
Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Graham and Louise Waters from Bowen Island, BC, hasapplied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations(MFLNRO), Surrey, for a residential private moorage tenure situated onProvincial Crown land fronting Strata Lot 16, District Lot – 1605, Group 1,NWD, Plan - BCS2806, PID: 027-830-047 Bowen Island, BC.
The Lands File for this application is file #2411664. Comments on thisapplication may be submitted in two ways:
1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at:http://afrd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp.
2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at Suite 200- 10428 153rd Street,Surrey, BC, V3R1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests,Lands and Natural Resource Operations until January 3, 2016. Commentsreceived after this date may not be considered.
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered partof the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operationsat the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria atwww.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/.
MARY COLEMANC O N T R I B U T O R
Winter can be dark and cold, especially inthe midst of seasonal holidays that bring anatmosphere of cheer, traditions, and some-times pressure.
For those of us grieving the death of alove one or another significant loss, no mat-ter what our values and beliefs around winterholidays, this time of year can be lonely andempty rather than a time of connection, grati-tude, and giving. The experience can also be alittle of everything, such as feelings joy, guilt,anger, or sadness all within a few minutes.What ever the case, it can be difficult to
find a place of refuge for our grief when thesocial messages surrounding us leave littlespace for mourning or acknowledging therange of feelings that come with loss. Loss isever present for those who grieve and evenmore so during these special times of the yearwhether the death was recent or years ago.More importantly, the love does not end withdeath.The work of grief is really about maintain-
ing meaningful connections with the deceasedrather than letting go. It is more about accept-ing yourself however you are now rather thanaccepting a loss. There are no simple recipesthat will take away the pain of grief. Yet, asyou read through this article, remember thatby being compassionate and gentle with your-self, you will continue to heal.The expression of grief is also a part of
healing. Time doesn’t heal the pain associatedwith a loss, it’s what you do what that timethat matters. Grief is the process by which youheal. Experiencing the pain-rather than tryingto escape it-can actually help you adjust in thelong-term. Eventually, the holidays will geteasier, but only if you allow yourself to experi-ence the grief of going through them withoutyour loved one.More important than a checklist of practi-
cal tips for coping, is to trust your self and tolisten to your needs. Do what is right for youduring the Holidays. Well-meaning friendsand family often try to prescribe what is goodfor you. Instead of going along with theirplans, you might clarify your needs, sharethem with others, and make choices based onthose.Remember that each person grieves dif-
ferently and has different needs, especiallyduring special times. One person may haveneeds for maintaining traditions while otherswant to do something totally different, cre-ating conflict in families. There is no “rightway” to grieve. Try to focus on making spacefor different needs as if they all matter.
Talk About Your Grief, the person whodied, and memories in ways that feel support-ive for you and with those you trust. If youtalk openly, other people are more likely torecognize your need to remember that specialperson who will always be an important partof your life.Be aware of your physical, mental, and
emotional Limits. Feelings of loss may leaveyou fatigued or overwhelmed. Respect whatyour body and mind are telling you - youmight lower expectations for yourself or oth-ers and eliminate any unnecessary stress.Connect with supportive , Comforting
People - Find those persons who encourageyou to be yourself and accept the range offeelings that arise.Simple rituals can soothe the spirit and help
you to feel connected to the person who hasdied- lighting a candle, going to a place withspecial memories, listening to music, attend-ing a seasonal service in remembrance.Ask for help when you’re struggling with
the holidays. Reminding loved ones thatyou’re having a rough time may be enough,but you also may want to reach out for moresupport through support groups or a profes-sional counselor to help you cope with yourgrief.
Getting through grief and lossChristmas is not a time of joy foreveryone. The holidays can be a lonelytime but there is help.
Where to turnLocal Resources for Grief
support can be found atBereavement Helpline http://www.bcbereavementhelpline.com, 604-738-9950.
Mary Coleman is a MSW,RSW who is a private coun-sellor specializing in palli-ative care, grief, and loss;works at Vancouver HomeHospice Services and CanuckPlace Children’s Hospice;and facilitates bereavementgroups on the North Shore.You can reach her at 604-738-9950.
When the world seems to be celebrating, people going through loss and aregrieving can feel alone and blue but there is help.Louise Loik photo
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Because Cormier believes that Bowen Island “desper-ately needs” other alternatives for safe transportation,he’s “110 per cent” behind Mike Shannon and GeorgeZawadzki’s application for a taxi service on the island.“It’s an absolute necessity,” he says of the proposed taxi,
and encourages everyone to write letters of support to theprovincial government to bolster their application. Shouldthe licence be granted, he’d gladly retire the grey whale insupport of the new business, or at least offer it as a serviceonly when a taxi isn’t available.“The taxi is a solution that services the entire communi-
ty,” he says.
Loss of OperationRed Nose highlightsneed for taxi: Cormier
from page 1“To see all these people out strengthened the idea that we
have an opportunity to change things for the better,” says VanWalrave. He left feeling that we are in a position to chooseto use “renewable energy, create a lot less waste and help thepeople and communities that are hard hit by changes already
happening.”He says he feels that “these are all things everyone can get
behind. And we need everybody to get behind it. More thananything, this is an opportunity of each and everyone of usto grow and to try new things. It is an incredible moment intime.”
Betty Morton, left, took a bus to the rally along withmany other island activists. Dorien Gunnels photos
Climate change rally ‘an incredible moment in time’
Cady Fitch is no stranger to speaking out onenvironmental issues.
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Elaine Taylor, HeatherHodson, SarahRobinson, RobynWestcott, Anisa Sondhi,Carol Fancy, NatashaVaz and David Cameronadded their talents tothe Saturday afternoon’sMovement Globalshow at the Gallery@ Artisan Square. Itwas a kaleidoscope ofmovement, dance and,of course, the latestfashions from Bowen-based clothing designerAmrita Sondhi.
Top right: Anisa Sondhimodels the Twyla three-quarter sleeve top andSally skort.
Top middle: Natasha Vazis a bouquet of primarycolours.
Top left: Robyn Westcottwears the flora dresswith the Sonya wrap.
Claudia Schaefer photos
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