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Recognition
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Islander ventures to Washington to receive volunteer award
Enjoying another Light Up the Cove
BICS Outside 45 program cancelled MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
If the long nights are bringing you down, head over to the Little Red Church to soak in the colour of Yvonne McSkimming’s 50,000 Christmas lights. McSkimming hired Noah Pryce-Jones and Home Farm Garden to get the lights up this year, and even more will be going up this week. While you are there, pop a donation into the birdhouse beside the steps going into the church. All donations go directly to the food bank. Meribeth Deen, photo
BC Ferries preparing for $250 refit to Horseshoe Bay terminal
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Although they have yet to make the formal announcement, BC Ferries Manager of Public Affairs, Darin Guenette, has confirmed that the engagement process for a $250 million overhaul of the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal will launch in January. “For the past year an a half we’ve been analyzing each of our 47 terminals,” he says. “We want to know what’s working, and what’s not.” He says that service on all three Horseshoe Bay ferry routes is growing, yet the geography of the terminal itself is restrictive. “It is inefficient,” says Guenette. “Yet in the summer it can be even busier than Tsawwassen.” Guenette says that whatever changes are made need to OPEN HOUSE 1 - 3 • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH., 2017
remain effective and viable for at least 25 years. “How people travel is likely to change and we need to take that into consideration,” he says. “Changes to public transportation could mean we are seeing more pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Technology, such as autonomous vehicles, is likely to have an impact, car sharing services, things like Uber and Lift, all of these things will make affect on our future needs and how we plan for them.” Guenette says that BC Ferries is also looking at new technologies to incorporate into their ferry fleet in the future, such as hybrid and electric ferries. “Basically, when it comes to engagement, whatever ideas our stakeholders have is fair game,” he says. Although Guenette has no projected dates for construction, he says the work is likely to be done within the next 3 to 5 years. OPEN HOUSE 1 - 3 • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH., 2017
Parents and students reacted almost instantly last week following a letter sent out by Bowen Island Community School (BICS) principal Scott Slater stating that this year would be the last for the Outside 45 program offered to grades six and seven students. In his letter, Slater stated that the program has enriched the school over the past five years “but has also been challenging and a new direction is needed.” The program aimed to provide experiential learning, with students spending time in the classroom and on field trips, often with an outdoor and environmental focus. It was created in part by Slater as a part of his masters in ecological education, but other teachers, including former principal Jennifer Pardee and current vice principal Laura Magrath, participated in its creation. During it’s first year (2012/13) 24 students participated in the program, but the second year it expanded to two classes of 28 students to satisfy demand. “Our goal has always been to ensure that the program catered to a diverse group of students, and students who would benefit from a change in their programming,” says Slater. Kieran Maryk participated in the program during its first two years and says he was stunned to hear that the program would be cancelled. “I just couldn’t imagine why they would do that. Everyone who participated just totally loved it. There were so many things we did that we would have never been able to do in a regular classroom,” says Maryk. “For me, the hike up Garibaldi really stood out. That, and the way we bonded with our teachers and the closeness of the whole group were really amazing.” Maryk says his brother Jeremiah is in the program now, but he is disappointed for his youngest brother who won’t get that opportunity. While many parents of grade five students expressed a similar kind of disappointment, others expressed relief. One mother on Facebook mentioned that now that the program is cancelled, she wouldn’t have to tell her child the family did not have enough money to participate. Dionne Finch says that even though her oldest son participated in Outside 45 and had an amazing two years in the program, and even though her second son also wants to participate, she’s okay with the decision to end it.
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Council Adopts Cultural Masterplan It’s official! BIM Council adopted the updated Cultural Master Plan at its October 10 meeting. The 10-year plan includes strategic goals and recommendations to further the development of arts and culture, recognizing this sector as key in building our community stronger. The plan recognizes the Bowen Island Arts Council as the leading advisory
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Seeking Public Comment 7:15 PM on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Council Chambers, Municipal Hall For DVP-08-2017 (1160 Ecclestone Rd) A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for 1160 Ecclestone Rd (shown on map) to reduce setback to the sea, increase deck projection into a setback, and increase height of a stairway within a setback. Variance will enable additions to the house and decks to help facilitate aging in place.
December 13, 2017 5:00 pm Recreation and Community Service Commission
December 14, 2017 11:00 am Snug Cove Improvements Working Group
December 14, 2017 7:00 pm
The application may be viewed at Municipal Hall between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) or on the Municipal website at www.bimbc.ca/planning.
Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee
December 15, 2017 9:30 am Committee All meetings are held in Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
Boats on Sandy & Tunstall Bay Beaches All self-propelled water craft, such as kayaks & canoes, must be stored in the storage racks and labelled with the owner’s name and telephone number effective December 31, 2017. Unseaworthy boats and those not actively being used will be removed.
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Students and parents on Outside 45 sonal because it is - anything you would say to your child to comfort him would be fake.” Neither of Laura Higgins’ kids participated in the Outside 45 program, with the second child opting out by choice. Over the years, she has made regular posts on social media stating her opinions on the program. “People say, you’re just upset because your kid didn’t get in, but for me it was what I saw even after my son left the Students participating in Outside 45 working with a school that made me upset,” member of the Squamish Nation at the BICS outdoor says Higgins. “Not getting into classroom last March. this program is not the equivMeribeth Deen, photo alent of not making a team, its from P1 more like telling a kid they are not accepted into society. School is their life, and the prin“I hated the application and interview procipal is like their prime minister. I don’t think cess. It was far too stressful for a ten year-old,” you can call it an academy when the majority she says. “Oscar completely blanked during the are in it and the few that are not are considinterview, and we had to take a break. They ered left-overs or unqualified, that’s elitism, asked all these questions about why he wantand when you have to pay and qualify to have ed to participate and he just blurted out the equal opportunity, I think you call that a two truth, which was that he wanted to be with his tier system.” friends. There is really nothing wrong with Amy Pennington, now in grade 9, chose not that, I think it’s what most ten year-olds want.” to be a part of Outside 45 while she was at BICS Finch says she has spent the past year trydoesn’t see a problem with the system. ing to dissuade her younger son from apply“I just didn’t want to spend my time climbing to Outside 45, but he has been determined ing mountains,” she says. “In grade six, we to go so that he can be with his friends and had really the nicest teacher. In grade seven, because his older brother was a part of the our teacher was really passionate about the program. outdoors so we spent a lot of time outside and “Lewis is a really different kid, so I was had a lot of fun, our class really bonded. We worried about him not getting in,” says Finch. definitely didn’t feel left out.” “I’ve heard people say that you shouldn’t shelPrincipal Slater says that at an information ter your kids from this kind of disappointmeeting on January 17 for families of BICS ment. It’s true, that as adults we face disapstudents, he will discuss the highlights and pointment all the time, you might not get the challenges of the Outside 45 program. Slater job you want - but when you face that you are adds that he will be looking for feedback from emotionally developed. The kids applying for current grades 6 and 7 families as well as famthis program are 10 years old. Also, if they ilies whose children will be in grades 6 and 7 don’t get in you can’t tell them it’s not perwithin two years’ time.
Council seeks input from community by means of Island Survey 2018 SOPHIE IDSINGA SUBMISSION
Bowen Island Municipal Council is asking for feedback from Bowen Island residents and property owners to help inform development of its strategic plan for 2018. Island Survey 2018 is offered online, and focuses on the areas of Municipal Services, Emergency Preparedness and Housing issues on Bowen Island. It takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until December 20, 2017. The intent is to collect relevant, Bowenspecific data that will complement Census data, in order to inform Council’s decisions on services, support grant applications and to
help anticipate demand. The survey will also provide baseline information for year over year comparisons. The most recent “Householder” survey was completed in 2012. Island Survey 2018 is an updated survey that does not duplicate surveys recently undertaken for parks, culture and recreation plans. Personal information is not collected – all responses are to be provided anonymously – and an aggregate of the results will be publicly available in 2018. Residents who don’t have a computer, or wish to complete the survey in an alternative format, can get help from staff at Municipal Hall. To complete the survey online, please go to www.bimbc.ca/island-survey
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Dedicated on-island volunteer awarded for international work
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Local islander Kate Coffey is currently in Washington DC on an all-expenses paid trip, thanks to Coffey’s expert volunteer work in Sri Lanka with organizations Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) and Land O’Lakes International Development. Kate received an Award for International Volunteerism on Tuesday, December 5, on Capitol Hill along with five other recipients. In 2013, Coffey says she packed in her “cushy” job in investment management to live and volunteer in Nepal, Bangladesh and “places in between.” She says she is now comfortably settled into a yearon, year-off volunteer routine which she says she plans to continue as long as possible. “I see this as a lifestyle,” says Coffey. In 2016/17, Coffey spent nine months volunteering with the VEGA BIZ+ program that aims to stimulate Sri Lanka’s economy by providing small and medium sized enterprises with technical capabilities to grow and become more successful. In describing the work, Coffey tells the story of assisting a tailor with a small men’s clothing factory in Jaffna, Northern Sri Lanka. “The business owner had endured the trauma of the civil war, and his wife,
Islander Kate Coffey holding her Volunteer of the Year Award given by Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) in Washington DC.
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who had been his business manager, had recently died of cancer”. “When I started working with him the factory had 12 staff and the business was going bankrupt. Over six months, I managed to generate funds through inventory sales, thus allowing him to purchase new fabric for a new line of clothing, rejuvenating his business. When I left, they had 32 full-time staff and I believe they have more than that now. They are doing exceedingly well. Not only has the business gained financial stability, but the prosperity has been shared with the Tamil community including women who are traditionally marginalized.”
Coffey said Michael Parr, Chief of Party of the project had mentioned to her a few months ago that he was nominating her for an award. But he cautioned her not to get too excited as nominations come forward from hundreds of organizations. Coffey is the first non-American to win this award. In 2018, she says it is her plan to return to Sri Lanka and continue her work there. In the meantime, Coffey will continue to be employed in the investment industry. During her free time, volunteers with initiatives on Bowen Island including as the Chair of the Bowen Island Arts Council.
Congratulations to Team Orange for winning the Co-Ed Soccer Cup. They won 4-1 vs. Black on Sunday evening but the game was much closer than the score indicates: Black hit the post 3 times in the match. It was a black and forth affair!
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I am not quite sure how to pronounce the above word but, it’s translation is “Yule Book Flood.” This is an Icelandic tradition whereby family members give one another books on Christmas Eve, then curl-up and read for the rest of the night. I would like to adopt this particular ritual, and I think I would want to even if my family didn’t celebrate Christmas. What better activity for these dark, cold days than getting cozy and reading? Or snuggling up with the kids to share a picture book? As I brainstormed the December paper, I figured the people who keep this paper afloat might share my inclination. On these pages, we regularly review books written by Bowen Islanders. However in a nod to the almost 20 percent of our population under the age of, I thought we should throw in a few book reviews for the younger set. With this in mind I have been asking people about the books they’ve been reading with their kids that really standout. I have also invited reviews, which you will see on these pages in the coming weeks. These reviews are not of “holiday books,” they are just about really great books that you might be interested in appreciating and experiencing with your kids or grandkids or neighbour-kids. As I’ve learned in the past four years or so (my son is 5), reading the same book over, and over, and over, and over can be exhausting, but it is also a great opportunity for connection, literary analysis and learning. So many parents and educators on Bowen work hard to expose their children to inspiring books that offer a diversity of perspectives and world views. In my mind, that is really something to celebrate! If you have thoughts on a great kids book and would like to share them, please let us know! The Undercurrent wants to hear from you. Meribeth Deen, the editor editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com
Who wins if the BC government says “yes” to Site C? Dear Editor, As a local BC Green Party campaigner, I see the incredible benefits for BC Greens, if the NDP Government decides to move ahead with the Site C dam. I do not only see the benefits, I see an election outcome with the Green Party making great strides in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Why? Because: Cancelling Site C means a $4 billion loss due to poor decision-making by the BC Liberals, Not cancelling Site C means a $4 billion loss due to poor decision-making by the BC Liberals, and another $6+ billion loss due to poor decision-making by the BC NDP. Tied as most of us are to the BC Hydro grid, your future Hydro bills will not be determined by those lower prices for solar, geo thermal and wind energy, unless you have your own energy farm. No, your future bills will only go up if Site C dam goes through. Harry Swain, a former federal deputy minister and the chair of the Joint Review Panel on Site C in 2013/2014, calculated that electricity at Site C would be produced at a loss due to the $10+ billion construction costs of the project. At the same time it has to compete with other clean energy sources, like solar and wind power, and we can witness the falling in investment costs with every such of
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those projects being built. We see this especially for solar. As a campaigner I see the silver lining though. It will make it so much easier to convince NDP supporters to vote Green. At the last election, I have seen many NDP supporters suggesting that a vote for the Greens was a vote for the Liberals. However, so many of those same NDPs are very much opposed to the Site C dam. I see them getting many ‘likes’ and many ‘shares’ on their postings that ‘the Green Caucus is right on Site C.’ Although it will be a shame to see the Peace River Valley flooded, Indigenous rights trampled, BC Hydro bills tripled: the BC NDP and the BC Liberals will be held to account, and we will do so over and over and over and again, and then, again and again. Yet, when I take off my green campaign hat, I know it is not all about party politics. There are more important things, like clean energy investments that make sense, that are more incremental and local, instead of putting all our money into a mega project like Site C. In the end, we can only spend the money once. Sincerely,
Social media response We asked readers how they felt about Metro Parks’ decision on Davies Orchard, and the process. Here’s what we heard back: Yes....Let’s consider Metro’s mandate and recognize they have made a decision for restoration of 6(six) cottages that is out of their box and find ways to do that. Plus $2,100,000.00 investment on Bowen Island. PLUS $35,000.00 per year for maintainance and upkeep. Bowen Island will have an area that we all can be proud. Let us all celebrate the opening up of the Davies Orchard for all to enjoy. -Gordon Ganong
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Leadership and what What is Bowen Court? it’s all about
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It’s out of fashion to refer to locker room conversations, after Donald Trump equated them with ballads of sexual assault. In spite of Trump’s demeaning, the locker room is still a place where tough questions get posed. And so it was last week when someone asked in the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre changing room what counsel I’d give to be a member of Parliament. The question was timely as I join other Canadians on the lookout for people who demonstrate good leadership, both in their current experience and in their potential. I’m particularly keen to see good candidates run to succeed me as the Conservative candidate for the riding I represented from 2008 through 2015, West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country. But more generally I’m committed to encourage good leadership beyond that specific role, whether in politics, business, faith communities, or families. And in an era when common discourse delights in the disparagement of leaders, why wouldn’t we all join in a commitment to encourage key values that mould good leaders and support good leaders themselves? What kind of person would I be looking for who aspires to leadership, as MP or in any other role? For me, the short answer is that a person going into leadership should know his or her objectives, identify his or her most important values, and take specific steps to fortify those values in anticipation of upcoming storms. What storms should you anticipate? As a leader in any realm, but particularly in my experience as a West Coast MP, expect pressure on your marriage and on your role as a parent. Those pressures should be obvious. Your anticipated responsibilities separate you from the ones you love, in space, time, and energy. The problems of juggling these things against a 5,000-kilometre commute are clear but those problems may arise in any demanding leadership role. As Shakespeare wrote, “Uneasy lies the
head that wears the crown.” In addition to the pressures on one’s close personal relationships come two other more subtle nemeses. Firstly, persons in leadership encounter challenges to character that come with the territory. Greed, anger, lust, pride, envy, gluttony, and sloth – Augustine’s famous “Seven Sins” can each creep into a leader’s life. Anyone seeking leadership would do well to ensure a level of accountability to reliable role models who can confidentially but firmly keep the leader on a high plane. In my own case, I was fortunate to have three tough-minded men of faith act as my “Three Wise Men” to help ensure that integrity prevailed over politics whenever the two conflicted. The fourth challenge, most subtle of all, is to ensure the aspiring leader accomplishes more for the people he or she serves by carrying out the position than by doing something else. There’s no point in climbing a ladder if it’s placed against the wrong wall. This question is never easy but may be particularly complicated when non-politicians consider seeking public office. There are no perfect formulas for answering these questions. In searching for a successor to run for the Conservative party where I live, I’ll be looking for someone who believes in the party and the leader. But I’ll also be looking for someone with values that set apart people who aspire to leadership in any walk of life: values such as those canvassed in my book – On! Achieving Excellence in Public Life: Integrity, responsibility, courage, compassion, freedom, equality, fitness, and resolve. You may have a different list. But I’m willing to bet you’d agree that we Canadians would all benefit if we took steps to cultivate those values in ourselves and in others. And, don’t forget, though you may not recognize it, you are a leader yourself, as you lead your own life and influence your family, community and country.
Bowen Court is actually Bowen Island Seniors Housing Co-operative. There are more than 260 housing co-ops in British Columbia, established under the federal Co-op Housing Act. All non-profit housing co-ops provide homes for their members who purchase a small share and pay a monthly housing charge. In addition, members share the responsibilities of governance and management, to ensure housing charges can be kept as low as possible. Bowen Island Seniors Housing Co-operative is an eighteen unit, non-profit housing co-operative. A person who is at least 55 years old may apply for admission as a principal member by submitting a written application, and must meet the needs of the co-op in terms of family size, income, and ability and willingness to participate in the management of the community. A volunteer Membership Team receives applications for membership, interviews prospective members, and makes recommendations to the Board. The Board of the housing co-operative is solely responsible for final approval of all membership applications. As a member of the Canadian Housing Federation of BC (CHF-BC), as well as CHF Canada, Bowen Island Seniors Housing Co-operative Board is mandated to receive and welcome membership applications from across Canada, whether they be residents of Bowen Island, of the province of British Columbia, or other parts of the country.
Housing co-ops are responsible for their own management. They elect, from among the membership, a Board of Directors to manage the business of the co-op. The Board has the legal power to direct the business of the co-op. All members work together to keep their housing community well-managed and affordable. Part of the responsibility of each member is to actively participate in the running of the co-op, by volunteering to sit on the Board and committees, and contributing to the development of a healthy and supportive community in the ways they are able. Bowen Island Seniors Housing Co-operative is currently full and is not taking new membership applications. When a unit becomes available, a candidate that has already been approved for membership will be contacted. Bowen Island Seniors Housing Co-operative is independent living; it is not a care home, nor is it an assisted living facility. Marlene Mather President For additional information about housing co-operatives, please go to The BC branch of the Canadian Housing Federation www.chf. bc.ca.
IPS gala raises $26,000 for student financial aid
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THANK YOU to all Light-Up volunteers “The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.” ~Terri Guillemets A big thumbs up for those who kept us safe: Bowen Island Fire Department, Bowen Island RCMP and our volunteer flaggers: 14 yearold Duncan Glave, Hayley Mythen and Jewal Maxwell. Thank you to Tammy Brockmeyer for being so creative with all the kids at the lantern workshop and to Hayley for helping and all our youth volunteers: Danyna McMahon, Tara Pearman and Evan Stubin. We’d like to give a big shout out to the volunteers, who at the 11th hour, helped us distribute posters, put up lights, decorate Doc Morgans, plug in extension cords and so on!, You are so appreciated Terri Lynn Schack, Jen Ritchie, Rebecca Anders, Hayley Bradley, Micaele Florenda & her kids, Vera Keogh, Peter DuPlessis, Tina Overbury, Murray Atherton and our youngest volunteer: Aiden Maxwell. The only
problem is that you did such a GREAT job I will probably be asking you to help again next year! We also want to express our great appreciation to those folk who helped out on the eve of Light Up Bowen. THANK YOU to the youth volunteer mascots: Danyna McMahon, Geoff McKay, Greg Pennington, Suzy Casilio and Savary Van Strien and to the senior mascots; Denis Lockett and Stewart Prockter. You were all awesome! I know it was hard work and we are very thankful for your part to make this a memorable evening. Special shout out to Bill Lietheid (without you there would be no show!) Thank you also to Sadie Rose, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Karmyn Dart ~ incredible costumes ladies! A big hand of applause goes our to all the “elves” whom were working away at Doc Morgans to provide us with beverages and treats, THANK YOU ~Maureen Sawasy, Shelly MacDonald, Ellen Nickle, Hunter Scarfe,
Mayha Grundy, Isobel White, Mary Lynn Machado, Councillor Gary Anders, Mayor Murray and Janice Skeels ~ and a BIG thank you to the team from Bowen Island Recreation for providing Santas’ Cookie Workshop and to the Bowen Island Family Place for creating the Festival of Trees, Last, but not least, ~ we could not have pulled this off without Jewal Maxwell. To thank you adequately is impossible. You spent long hours helping coordinate Light Up Bowen Island, sacrificing your personal time for this most amazing annual community event. Of course I need to thank my dear husband, Paul. Every year he says “leave me out of it” but then he dives right in. ALSO thank you Santa (you know who you are) and all those from Cates Hill Chapel who put on a very special Live Nativity program. It was so very beautiful and brought the spirit of Christmas to us all! ~ Basia Lieske
Susanne Herrington, Jen Henrichsen and Scott Herrington having a blast at this year’s Caribbean Carnival Event. Debra Stringfellow, photo
This year’s Caribbean Carnival, and accompanying silent and online auctions, raised $26,000 for Financial Aid. This supports our total commitment of $70,000 towards student bursaries annually. Ten or more families will receive partial financial support to attend Island Pacific School. Our Culture of Philanthropy shines through in this legacy event at IPS. None of this could happen without the unending dedication of our amazing parents and alumni who come out in force to organize and support this event (and let their feathers fly!). Many of them ran a marathon over so many
weeks to support our financial aid program. They dedicated their time, expertise and passion to pull this off. They may never know who they have helped, but we are confident that their efforts will profoundly and positively impact some beautiful young minds. As the new Director of Development & Alumni Relations at IPS, I’d like to invite our alumni and alumni parents to a gathering at Doc Morgan’s on Wednesday, December 27, from 5:00 7:30. Join us for this casual pub night to find out what Scott’s been up to since he joined the IPS team and see what’s in store for the coming
year. Missed Ted’s Retirement Toast & Roast? Come say hello to Ted and find out how he’s enjoying retirement. Join Scott, Ted, Jen and myself, plus many members of our staff and faculty for an informal evening of reminiscing and sharing stories. Please rsvp by December 15, to julia@go.islandpacific. org. Can’t make the gathering? Drop me a line and give me an update of where you are now – we love to hear your news and see your photos! Julia McCaig
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Bowen Islander Keelan Hondro (far right) and his friends from West Van Secondary donated the proceeds from their Coastal Coasters & Hotplates, which they sold at last weekend’s craft fair, to the Bowen Children’s Centre.
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MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
On Monday, the provincial Ministry of Children and Family Development announced that $33 million in child care capital funding across the province, including $6,465 for the Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC). BCC’s Executive Director Ann Silberman says this was the third year in a row she has applied for this funding. She says the money is a critical contribution towards the InfantToddler Wing that is currently under construction.
“It covers about a quarter of that cost,” she says. “But also, it is significant because it means the government recognizes Bowen Island has a need. I intend to leverage that to get more funding in the future.” Silberman says her goal is to ensure that parents of young children are not burdened with the cost of the addition’s mortgage as part of their daycare fees. She would like to thank: the BCC board, Joseph Cook for his leadership and business acumen, and Maureen Whitney for her support in a crucial hour. “It takes a village,” says Silberman.
For many British Columbians, the winter temperatures means it’s time to put away their paddles and oars for the year. Taking the time and effort to properly store your boat for colder weather is one of the most important things a boat owner can do to ensure your boat has a long life. There are some tips and tricks to be aware of, and several important steps to save you time and keep your boat in great form over the winter months. Boat winterization varies depending on the size and type of your vessel. It’s a good idea to store smaller boats out of the water in a dry, warm and covered area where they can be protected from the winter elements. If a garage or a private area is not accessible, look for a marina that offers dry boat storage or is climate-controlled. If that’s not an option, be sure your boat is covered with a tarp and all water has been drained. Give your boat a thorough inspection and clean it using an environmentally-friendly detergent. Any moisture left on your boat can cause mould and mildew, especially if the boat is to be stored for several months, and salt water damage can be even worse. Water can also cause signficant damage if it freezes – use a non-toxic antifreeze for fresh water systems, and hot water heaters and a small amount in the bilge to prevent freezing. The next step is to tend to the engine. For inboard engines, change the oil and filters, flush with fresh water and circulate antifreeze through a couple of cycles. Remember to remove spark plugs when the engine cools. For stern drive engines, remove any barnacles and marine growth. Check the gear oil for milkiness –it could mean leaking seals. Flush outboard engines with fresh water. Before draining water from the engine, dis-
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connect the fuel hose and run the engine until it stops. Remember to grease any moving parts. Air in fuel tanks can cause condensation. To prevent this, top-up your fuel tank before storing it and treat the fuel with a fuel stabilizer. If you cover your boat with a tarp it can scratch shiny finishes when they billow in the wind. A solution is to pad your boat first or discard the tarp altogether and shrink wrap your boat. With shrink wrapping, it’s important to make sure the vessel is dry as moisture can cause mould to accumulate. Boating is a year-round activity in B.C. Many recreational boaters still hunt and fish during the winter and boating is an important form of transporation in the province. If you plan on boating this winter, remember to keep these tips in mind: • • • •
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AND a note from the staff at USSC: beware the river otter. “The river otters can be so destructive, some of our boaters place holly around their boat and on dock lines because the otters’ tender butts don’t like to be prickled with the holly,” says Oydis Nickle. “It is important to make sure canvases are secure or the otters will slip in and poop and eat everywhere.”
On the calendar Thursday December 7
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Saturday, December 9
Tumbling with Santa, BICS gym 10am - 12pm $10 per child, children under 5 require a guardian present Bowen Island Winter Market, 10am - Noon, BICS Knick Knack Nook Kids Shopping Day For children ages 3 - 12. Bowen Island Community Choir (BICC) winter concerts 2 & 7:30pm, Cates Hill Chapel A Merry Beary December Bash Bowen Island Museum & Archives 12 - 2pm
Sunday, December 10
West Coast Symphony Winter Concert 2pm in the BICS gym, admission by donation
Rivindell Community Open House A Blessing of the Light, 2:30 - 5:30pm
Monday, December 11
Sky will have exercise at 9:00, coffee break at 9:45 and yoga at 10:30. At 11:30 all members and everyone interested are invited to our traditional Christmas pot luck luncheon.
Tuesday December 12
Bowen Island AA - 7:15 Collins Hall
Sunday, December 17
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 7:30pm Collins Hall Tickets $20 at Phoenix, a fundraiser for Snug Cove House
Thursday, December 21
The Spirit of Solstice, Seasonal Music and Spoken Word Collins Hall, 7:30. Admission by donation. Men on the Rock Sostice Concert - 7:30 TirNa Nog
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The story of Métis relocation, and a much-loved kitten Road Allowance Kitten by Wilfred Burton, a review FRASER SIMMONS SUBMISSION
Fraser Simmons stands with 9 year-old Cree, holding hiss
Can you introduce an elementary school child to a significant but painful aspect of Canadian history through a compelling story? If the story is Road Allowance Kitten, the answer in my view, is an emphatic “yes”! While preparing this review, I also discovered that the book was shortlisted for an Indigenous Peoples’ Writing Award, and for the Saskatchewan Publishing in Education Award. Métis educator and author Wilfred Burton’s 2015 book tells the tale of two Métis children, Rosie and Madeline. The cousins live with their families in homes that the Métis constructed from salvaged material on Crown land set aside as a road allowance near Lestock, Saskatchewan. An unusual stray kitten comes into their lives in 1949 just before the provincial government orders all the Métis families onto boxcars for a forced relocation to northern Saskatchewan. From the windows of the departing train the girls and their families are horrified to see their homes set ablaze by the authorities. What could have been a depressing recounting of another dark period in Canada’s treatment of Métis people is balanced by the hopeful aspects of the story as the cousins use their wits and ingenuity to rescue the kitten from being left behind. In addition both Wilfred Burton’s narrative, the colourful illustrations by Christina Johns provide wonderful and positive glimpses into 1940’s Métis life in the Prairies, despite enduring conditions of poverty and racism. The story is bilingual: each page has text in English along with Norman Fleury‘s translation into Michif, the language of some Métis. There is also a CD in
both languages - a valuable companion to the book. Our eight year-old godson Cree chose this story as one of his favourite go-to books to read during an extended Prairie road trip this summer. Like many kids, he loves animal stories and he appreciated the added anticipation of not knowing what would happen to the little cat. As we travelled, his follow-up questions about the Métis and their relocation allowed us to have conversations exploring home and homelessness, feelings of security and insecurity, and some ideas about power and powerlessness. There is also a two page section at the end of the book containing more historical facts that help inform the story, as well as additional sources of information and a Glossary. The appendices also include detailed instructions for playing “Canny Can” a cricket- like bat and ball game which was popular in that time, as well as eight verses of the French song “Allouette”, which the two girls sing as a lullaby for the kitten. So why was it important for our family to learn about this little-known part of Canadian history from this simple story? Part of the reason, I think, is captured in this excerpt from the Final Report of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission: Reconciliation calls for personal action. People need to get to know each other. They need to learn how to speak to, and about, each other respectfully. They need to learn how to speak knowledgeably about the history of this country. And they need to ensure that their children learn how to do so as well. A copy of Road Allowance Kitten will be on display soon at Phoenix, with information about how to order a copy.
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Another beautiful lit-up Snug Cove
Cates Hill Chapel 2 and 7:30pm
Music Director: Ellen Maclntosh Tickets: Cates Pharmacy and at the door
Saturday Dec. 9, 2017
Accompanist: Sheilagh Sparks Adults: $15, Seniors $10 Children $5
Far left: Ben has a chat with Rudolph. Centre: Maria enjoys the glow of a Bowen-made lantern. Right: Members of Alison Nixon’s children’s choir sing their hearts out.
Myah, Ellen, Isobel and Hunter were diligent Elves, Maureen (between Isobel and Hunter) kept them hydrated.
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Ann holds up her colourful lantern before visiting Santa.
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Santa visits Bowen twice in one weekend MARCUS HONDRO SUBMISSION
Bowen children were twice as lucky last weekend as Santa Claus attended not one but two island events. Claus, who said he is “crazy busy” this time of year, arrived Saturday for the Light Up Bowen festivities then spent the night at a mid-island Airbnb before appearing at the Community School Association’s Christmas craft fair on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with The Undercurrent, the gift-giving man in red said his habit upon visiting Bowen is to park his sleigh atop Mt. Gardner and hike down, leaving Rudolph, Dasher et al. up there to graze overnight. “This is an active month for them, too,” Claus said. “So they use the time to relax, have a bite and socialize with some of the local deer.” During his trip down the mountain, Claus often passes those islanders who love to run loose in nature, such as Billie Lieske and her son, Skipper, but said those he encounters allow him his privacy. He does enjoy saying hello however, but prefers to avoid fielding complaints about gifts he may have missed in Christmases past. “I saw former candidate for mayor Tim Rhodes and his wife, Darcie Buzzelle, hiking up the mountain last year,” Santa said. “I thought ‘oh boy, here we go.’ You see in 2014 he asked for 15 more votes for the election but I wasn’t able to wrap them up in time. Anyhow, Tim is a real gentleman, he simply wished me a nice weekend and continued his hike.” Claus did say that he thought Buzzelle may have given him a bit of a cold
shoulder. The kindly gentleman has been coming to Light Up Bowen since it began in the early 90s. He pointed out that for the first few years there were no lanterns involved, they were added a few years addition to the lanterns, this year’s celebration included a nativity scene, a choir and a Nutcracker toy soldier display that was made of humans, like island student Geoff McKay. On Saturday evening, as he does each year, he met with employees of Cormorant Marine and they took him for a boat ride out into Snug Cove to await the signal to come in.
I don’t like to fool people but it’s a small subterfuge, the ‘arrival’ by boat... “I don’t like to fool people but it’s a small subterfuge, the ‘arrival’ by boat,” Claus said. “Besides, I enjoy the novelty of making my entrance over water and the kids rather like it.” Alighting from the Barney Mack tugboat at the USSC Marina dock at 7:20, after waving to the mob of children and their adults (over 300 strong), Claus moved on to his traditional spot at Doc Morgan’s, where kids took turns visiting him. The jolly fellow says he is forever impressed with how robust Bowen children are. He also mentioned how much he enjoys Doc’s. “So many young islanders have worked there, kids I once brought toys over for,” Claus noted. “I am told that recently Marie Pedley, Amy P. NichollsPennington, Myah Grundy, Ellen and
Drake Nickle, Kylie Lightbody, Bailey and her...oh, you get the picture, lots of ‘em have earned a salary at Doc’s. Wonderful!” Before retiring for the night Saturday, Claus said he had a request to test out a chimney for a new home off Sunset. As it turned out the chimney was a little narrow and he got soot upon his beard so, in case anyone noticed Sunday, he pointed out that it looked much darker. Off he went to the crafts fair anyhow! “It was a lovely and lively event,² he said. “But the BICS gym with all those booths full of fabulous homemade crafts was so crowded I decided to spend my time upstairs with the children. And there were plenty of amusing Bowen kids to talk with on that day, too. “There was Emma, Connor, Wyatt, Paisley, CJ, Will, Keira, Shea, Kadence, Hudson, Caius and Vale,” Santa said. “Oh and Loic, Cole, Ryuki, Harvest, Livia, Lochlan, Amelia, William, photographer Paul and elves Connie, Holly and Tammy made sure we got great pictures, even of the ones who cried!” At last the time came for Claus to hike back up to his sleigh, but not before wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. “And who knows,² he teased as he turned to head up the trail. “Perhaps on some future Christmas, you Bowen Islanders will find a new Community Hall and Arts Center underneath some of your beautiful trees. Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!” And with that, he trudged off. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable interview with surely the most generous person to ever set boot upon the Happy Isle. Merry Christmas to YOU, Santa!
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A BLESSING OF LIGHT Rivendell Retreat Centre at the top of Cates Hill A major snowstorm was no match for the strength of this community tradition last Christmas. JANE KELLETT SUBMISSION
Tradition: OED definition - “A long-established custom or belief that has been passed on from one generation to another”. Bowen Island is fortunate to have community traditions that have been celebrated by generations of Islanders and many of them centre on the Christmas season. The Light up the Cove, the CSA Christmas Craft Fair and the Community Choir’s Concert are dates that Islanders use to help move them into the seasonal celebrations. This is the 20th year that the Choir under the direction of Ellen McIntosh will welcome in the season with a program that will get even the most Grinchlike of us into the holiday spirit. This year the Community Choir will
once again be performing a varied repertoire that includes music for all tastes from a Tchaikovsky favourite to a beautiful French carol and a lovely Hebrew poem set to music. There is something for everyone and for the young, and young at heart, there is, if course, the obligatory Santa song. The very talented Brian Hoover will be adding his instrumental support to the choir’s accompanist, Sheilagh Sparks. And of course, our concert would not be complete without the inimitable Graham Ritchie as MC. The programme will also include a small choral ensemble of choir members, under the direction of Ms. McIntosh. You will have two opportunities to hear this enjoyable musical programme on December 9, one at 2:00 PM, the other at 7:30 PM at the Cates Hill Chapel. Tickets are available at Cates Pharmacy and at the door.
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A Santa hat that speaks volumes
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New business owner responsible for seasonal “Thank you” and shop local campaign
Marie Neys posed with a Santa hat as a part of the “thank you for buying local” campaign she ran this season with 39 local businesses. Marie Neys, photo
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Marie Neys says her idea for a campaign by local businesses in the run-up to the Christmas season hit her after seeing an ad in a local magazine with a woman holding a chalkboard sign that said, “Thank you for buying local.” Immediately, she floated her idea on the Bowen Business and Community Facebook
group, and received an overwhelming response. “I’m not a professional photographer or anything, and I made that clear, but I thought that if everyone involved took a photo with a Santa hat, it shows us all coming together to say thank you for shopping local,” says Neys. “I’ve learned a lot about photography since launching this, having taken more than 2,500 photos with my phone.” Neys says she learned a lot
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about the island’s businesses, as well. “I knew that Kate Hartle had a hair studio, for example, but I didn’t know about all the new products they carry,” she says. “Or The Sweet Stand, I know they made cakes and other treats, but I did not know about their syrups and other products they offer. The thank you campaign really morphed into a marketing campaign where the different businesses got to show off what they have to offer.” Neys says that she hopes this inspires local business to work together more often. “I’ve really noticed how businesses do this in other communities,” Neys says. “I was in Steveston in the fall, and it really looked as though the businesses worked together to decorate their shops and it made for a lovely experience being on the street. When I was in Austin, there was a campaign where the businesses had chalkboards with cheeky and creative slogans on them, and in Napa there are permanent signs with arrows that say, ‘Bakery, 0.2 miles.’ It provides a nice sense of cohesiveness, and I get the feeling the here on Bowen, businesses are really craving a greater sense of community.” Neys says that some business owners have actually asked her if she would be interested in starting a local business association. “It’s certainly something I would consider, but I have to get my own businesses up and running first,” she says. Marie Neys, Emilie Kaplun and Pauulet Hohn will be launching the Catching Stars Gallery in the corner shop below the new pub building in the New Year. Marie will also moving her framing business, Marie Neys Fine Art and Framing, into the space as well.
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Do not miss: the 5th Annual Children’s Shopping Day at the Knick Knack Nook CATHY BAYLY SUBMISSION
The Children’s Holiday Shopping Day is an annual event. This is our 5th year and it will be bigger and better than ever. The date is Saturday, December 9th, from 12:00 to 2:00. This is a special event for children to select gifts for family. The Nook volunteers enjoy the experience as much as the children as they witness the selflessness of young shoppers and the joy they experience at choosing that special gift. We know that mom is going to love the beautiful scarf carefully selected because it is soft like mom’s hugs, or the large mug for dad because he growls like a bear if he doesn’t get he his coffee. My favourite was the
little boy who bought chopsticks for his mom because she loves soup. On Friday evening our volunteers bring in a new selection of goods especially chosen and saved throughout the year with the children in mind. We hope that parents will talk to their children about the pleasures of giving and choosing gifts for the special people in their lives, with the intention that each child will come with a small list of the people they would like to buy gifts for. When the children arrive, they will be met at the door by a volunteer who will help them with their choices. Parents are asked to wait outside where refreshments of hot punch, tea and coffee will provide essential fortification against the weather.
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Long anticipated and finally here: The Bears are back and they put on a dazzling display with all their furry and not-so furry friends. You are invited to “Painting the Town Red,” a richly staged and fun exhibit for the entire family. Many beloved old friends return for your enjoyment: Beary Poppins and Beart for example, you can watch Shakesbear writing the first words of his most famous play and Gandolf, Frodo and Bilbo who need some assistance to find their way on the map of Middle Earth. This year there are also many new friends: at the “Snug Cove Luau” play with Paw Paw Fisher and Captain
Huggin and their snuggle crew or you can visit Aunt Honey baking cookies on a hundred year old stove. Bearly Thea wants to meet Santa but cannot stay awake and Lady Glad-tobe-a Strawbeary is welcoming you on her three tier whipped cream cake throne. In the Union Steamship Store join Ted and Puddles for a hot chocolate or sit with the snow star team at the “Marshmallow Campfire” and watch the largest-snowflakesyou-will-ever-see whirl in the sky. There are sooo many more wonderful displays so we hope you can join us at opening reception on Saturday December 9th, from 12-2, where we will serve light refreshments. Preceding the opening cel-
ebration is the award ceremony at 11:30 for Rev. Shelagh McKinnon, who will receive the Citizen of the Year Award and for outgoing board member Dr. Jack Little, who will receive the Anne Thompson Award for his dedication to the Bowen Island Museum and Archives as Vice president. You are cordially invited to attend this ceremony for two outstanding Bowen Islanders. Beside newly printed teddy bear greeting cards we are very excited to be able to offer exclusively two of Bob Doucet’s lovely Christmas cards this year in the museums shop, quantity is limited. The exhibit is running from the 9-28th Dec., and the museum is open Tues.Fridays and Sunday 12-4, admission by donation
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Pure enjoyment at CSA Christmas Craft Fair
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Each year the CSA Christmas Craft Fair is fun to plan, a pure delight to attend and a true honour to be part of. On behalf of the CSA Board of Directors, I would like to thank everyone who took part again this year in making this an inspirational Bowen tradition. The CSA Christmas Craft Fair committee members are; Helen Wallwork, Pernille Nielsen, Sarah Haxby, Courtney Morris, Katie Cooke, Sasha Buchanan, Janina Elliott, Jennifer Pardee, Jules Tweeten and myself. Katherine Gish is no longer on board (officially) but she is always a tremendous help and resource. This group of hard working, conscientious and caring individuals strive to make each year better than the last. Their work is never limited to the weekend of the event, they
Sarah Winny, CSA Board member and son accepting donations at the door.
contribute all year-long and we are a very lucky community to benefit from their dedication and commitment! Thank you for all you do! Helping with set-up each year we have Tim and Martin from Shaw on banner-hanging, Scott Stevenson on table muscle, Toni Leverett and family on gym set-up and Bonnie Curtis and family on decorations. This year we welcomed Brent Molinski, Diana Zwanenburg and Alex McNeill to our cheery little team and hope they come back for more! The Christmas Craft Fair is the CSA’s biggest fundraiser and a long-time island tradition (32 years and counting!). The proceeds raised each year go back into the community to support various community groups in their usage and enjoyment of the community school. We couldn’t do it without all of the amazing vendors - who raise the bar each and every year! And of course our volunteers; the elves in the kitchen were Yvonne McSkimming, Gary Ander, Alex McNeill, Jules Tweeten and Monica. Braving the cold December temperatures outside were Jewal Maxwell, Deb Donnelly, Toni Leverett, Jen Ritchie and Mary Coleman who helped manage parking. Thanks to all the parents who made cakes for the Cake Walk - especially Jen Rich, Dayna Purdy, Tanya Sorrentino and Cocoa West who donated the feature cakes for silent auction - you outdid yourselves again!!! Finally, all the Youth Crafters and parents who helped supervise - we clearly have many talented up and coming future crafters in our midst! And a big thank you to our generous sponsors who make life easier on our volunteer organizers and also contribute in important ways to keeping your donations in the community; The Snug Cove General Store, The Ruddy Potato, Safeway at Caulfield, Fresh Street Market, Cocoa West, Frank Gish & Joanna Mereu, Katherine Gish & Phil Kemp and Greenscape Tree Services. Thank you for your continued support! To everyone who came out, thank you for your donations at the door, purchase of raffle tickets, participation in the Cake Walk and support at the café. The CSA Board works very hard to keep your donations in our community, such as towards purchasing and maintaining the playground equipment, improving the school for community-use (look for baby change tables in bathrooms soon!) and lightening the financial load of user groups who need space for their events and meetings. To name only a few... Wishing everyone Happy Holidays, Sheana Stevenson, Co-Chair, CSA Board and Chair, CSA Christmas Craft Fair Committee CSA Board: Frazer Elliott, Co-Chair, Shayle Duffield, Treasurer, Hope Dallas, Secretary, Pernille Nielsen, Vice-Chair, Helen Wallwork, Courtney Morris, Sarah Winny, Joseph Cooke, Sarah Cormier, Scott Slater and Sarah Haxby
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TOP: CSA Board and PAC member, Sarah Cormier sells the 2017 Art Show cards with proceeds to CSA and PAC BOTTOM: Joseph Cooke, CSA Board member and Katie Cooke, CSA Christmas Craft Fair committee member make the Craft Fair a “festive” family event.
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Woman who jumped from ferry savours new lease on life KATIE DEROSA TIMES COLONIST
Mya DeRyan was trying to keep her head above the frigid water in the Strait of Georgia, fighting off exhaustion and panic. Naked and shivering, she had spent the last five hours watching the white spotlights from two B.C. Ferries vessels, Canadian Coast Guard boats and a Cormorant helicopter scan the inky black waters in a frantic effort to find her. DeRyan didn’t want to be found. The 52-year-old from Ladysmith is the woman who, on Oct. 30 at 5:45 p.m., removed her clothes and calmly jumped from the Queen of Cowichan ferry, halfway into its journey from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo’s Departure Bay. In March, DeRyan went to the doctor to find out what was causing chronic headaches, abdominal pain and nausea. She was diagnosed with a terminal illness and, skeptical of western medicine, DeRyan opted not to treat the disease. She wanted to die on her own terms. DeRyan told her adult son, Darby Peterson, of her wishes and he was supportive. She had spent the summer and fall living with Peterson in Vancouver, which gave them a chance to say their goodbyes. The morning she boarded the ferry in West Vancouver, she left him a note that read: “My body hurts, my heart is full. It’s time. I love you.” She posted a video on Facebook that announced her intention to die by skinny dipping in the ocean. As an artist who made her living by using the scales of dead fish to create prints, an ancient Japanese art form called gyo-taku or “fish rubbing,” DeRyan wanted her death to be the ultimate expression of her connection to the water. But things were not going as planned. DeRyan didn’t realize someone had seen
her jump, which immediately triggered the ferry’s person overboard alarm. DeRyan saw someone toss a bright orange life ring into the water to mark the spot she entered the water. She tried to swim away from the ferry to avoid being seen. DeRyan had left a note atop her pile of clothes stating she had a terminal illness. Following protocol, B.C. Ferries staff informed Marine Communications and Traffic Services, triggering a massive rescue operation that unfolded over the next five hours. As the darkness set in, DeRyan watched the search expand and was overcome with guilt. She heard the helicopter whirring overhead, saw Zodiacs criss-crossing the water and the second ferry that stopped to assist. “I could feel the intensity of the search, that crisis and the desperation to find me and I didn’t want to go in that way with that negative energy,” she said. In those first few hours in the water, DeRyan had been lying on her back, meditating and doing a breathing exercise to stay buoyant. She focused on keeping her core warm so that the heat would circulate to her extremities. But after almost five hours, she became so exhausted that she lost her concentration. “I was breathing heavily, I couldn’t calm down. I was begging the universe to give me a log or something to grab onto.” As if an answer to a prayer, a glowing orange life ring floated straight toward her. “I have tremendous faith, but even this was beyond my comprehension,” she said. Despite the numbness that took hold of her entire body, DeRyan was able to grab onto the life ring. Given the amount of time that passed, coast guard crews called off the search. As a crew went to retrieve the life ring, they saw DeRyan floating inside. The next thing DeRyan knew, she was
being plucked from the water. and is now back at her Ladysmith art gallery, “I had to make the conscious decision to let reflecting on the life she was ready to end. She them rescue me,” she said. has received messages from all over the world DeRyan was loaded into an ambulance from friends telling her how she has touched and rushed to Vancouver General Hospital’s their lives and how much she is loved. intensive care unit, where doctors worked to DeRyan is not religious, but does believe stabilize her and prevent her vital organs from in a higher spiritual order. The factors that shutting down. aligned to keep her alive in the water were DeRyan’s body temperature was dangerous- signs that it was not her time to go, she said. ly low at 31 C, six degrees below normal. She said she wants to meet the rescuers in The fact that DeRyan survived five hours order to thank them for continuing to look for in the icy waters shocked search and rescue her. “They were so compassionate,” she said. technicians. “I felt their humanity.” The maximum survival time in the Pacific Peterson said his mother has always taught Ocean, which ranges from 7 C to 14 C, is two him that the mind has the power to heal the to three hours, according to Parks Canada. body. She owes her survival to her mental Cold water robs heat from the body 32 resolve, he said. “It’s a miracle as much as it’s times faster than cold air and physical exerthe product of her attitude, her perception of tion speeds up the rate at which the body the world.” loses heat, according to the United States Search and Rescue Task Force. Swimming or treading water can shorten one’s survival time by more than 50 per cent. Hypothermia creates symptoms that are similar to intoxication, sleepiness, slurred speech and confusion. Those symptoms, DeRyan said, coupled with the fact that she tried to take her own life, resulted in medical staff treating her like she was mentally ill. “I heard all the speculation and judgment,” she said. The most shocking news came when doctors told DeRyan her previous terminal diagnosis was wrong. She was in perfect health. Ladysmith artist Mya DeRyan, 52, was saved after she DeRyan was discharged jumped off a B.C. Ferries vessel on Oct. 30. from hospital after a week Adrian Lam, Times Colonist
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