What is this place we call "Lions Bay"?

The 40th Anniversary of our Village was commemorated last year with a Lions Bay Passport. I enjoyed many an “Event” stamping our young citizenʼs passports!

Let's see what the 40th Anniversary Stamps have to tell us about what enlivens and adds colour to our community, perhaps better than a thousand words.

Lions Bay ghouls, goblins, fairies and scaries joined the fun at the Village Hall, October 28th, hosted by the Lions Bay Events Committee in another great party for the young folk and their young Halloween at heart parents!

There were ghostly games, creepy crafts and spooky snacks for all the little ones. Thanks to the ninjas and pirates for leaving their ʻweaponsʼ at home and many thanks to the parents for your help in creating and hosting another memorable Halloween party.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Inaugural Meeting of Council and to Judge Jane Auxier and RCMP Inspector Neil Cross attending. Thank you so very much to Staff for both organizing and attending the Inaugural Meeting of Council

I have been, and continue to be honoured to be the Mayor of the Village of Lions Bay. As your Mayor, I can say with confidence that both the Outgoing and Incoming Council have been and are committed to working to ensure the best for the Village of Lions Bay.

Over the three year term, 2008-2011, the now Outgoing Council, through meetings and consultation with the community, has helped significantly in moving Lions Bay forward; while preserving and protecting our unique Village spirit, beautiful natural environment and low tax rate.

The information in this article is based on reports presented in public meetings and is the interpretation and views of former Council member Ruth Simons, term ending December 5, 2011.

As reported in the Village Update, Council met, Tuesday, November 22nd, to discuss the British Columbia ʻCommunity Recreation Grant Applicationʼ. This application is due December 28th, 2011.

As Mayor my Portfolio includes the Community Centre. In the transition from previous to current Council, I am working with staff to write the grant and will ensure it is submitted by the December 28th deadline.

Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported me during the election. In the three weeks since voting day I better understand what being elected in Lions Bay is all about. I take the mandate seriously.

Our Villageʼs spirit is as big as our view of Howe Sound, and it is always there. Through active volunteerism our citizensʼ desire to make Lions Bay a better place to live never ceases to amaze me. I look forward to interacting with more villagers as I become involved as portfolio lead or liaison with the Tree, Trails, Historical Society, and Public Art groups. Mary and I recently attended the concurrently held Historical Societyʼs second book launch and Santaʼs Breakfast. The Societyʼs work is of tremendous interest to all and should be supported. The books are excellent and should be a staple of every living room coffee table. Santaʼs Breakfast – Letʼs say itʼs been a long time since Mary and I were in a room with so many people under 3 feet tall. Itʼs also been 20 years since I wrote a check to PAC. Okay, tiny Villagers need to be supported as well!

It is hard to believe that a year has transpired since last I wrote in the “Seagull” and with its demise, the community lost so much valuable information regarding all the activities in our village.  It has been especially difficult for the Library to send out information regarding our newest acquisitions of the written word, magazines and DVD’s.  We must be honest in saying that we have noticed a definite ...

 

This article is submitted by the LIons Bay Historical Society (LBHS). Current members include: Myron Loutet, Tony Cox, Trudi Luethy, Fran McNichol, Sheila Blake, Patricia Belvedere, and Anne Page.