A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES PAGE 13
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024
VOL. 50 NO. 50
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Bowen Christmas display grew three sizes that day ALEX KURIAL Editor
MERRY MARKET-GOERS These energetic and amusing Bowen youngsters were attendees at the very first Artisan Square Holiday Market on Saturday, December 14. The market was organized by Erin Sinclair and Michaela Rechtschaffner and, despite the blustery, wet weather, many Islanders turned out to shop and listen to guitarist Oleg Tkhoryk. Left to right are Rua, Zac, Waylon, Will, Tom, Fynn and Jethro. Take a turn over to Page 10 for more photos from the newest market in town. / Marcus Hondro photo
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There’s been a number of Grinch sightings along Bowen Bay Road this holiday season, but Island residents need not fear as this notoriously grumpy character is spreading nothing but Christmas cheer. Anyone who has passed by Bowen Bay Beach recently will have noticed the Dr. Suess character sneaking through the front yard of Gina and Tony Lazarowich’s property. He’s joined by Max the (Reindeer) Dog, and the residents of Whoville too. Tony, a special effects coordinator by trade, originally handdrew the extensive display when the couple debuted the iconic characters 20 years ago at their home on the North Shore. The rooftop display brought many passersby to a halt. Now living on Bowen it’s the second time the couple have set up the display, with lots more lights and decorations included than their first go on the island last year. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14