FRIDAY AUG. 10 2012 VOL. 39, NO. 15
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A trio of familiar faces
Memories of Julia Child
Dog Days
From taking music lessons together at age five to touring with Shari
Two Bowen restaurants participate in 100th birthday event on August 15
If you’re missing a four-legged companion, CAWES has one for you
What about stockpiling, burning and composting at Sunset quarry? Public hearing gives neighbours a chance to speak out about additional uses at the Twin Island Excavating site SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he public hearing about the Twin Island Excavating rezoning application on July 31 marked the last chance for island residents to speak out about concerns with the proposed changes to the operation at the Sunset Road quarry. Twin Island’s application envisions processing, storage and sale of sand and gravel, disposing of land clearing debris via controlled burning or grinding and a green waste compost facility on the site. As part of the public process, neighbours had been made aware of the application and many came out to voice their opinions. At the beginning of the meeting, mayor Jack Adelaar reminded the audience that council is not permitted to receive any further verbal or written submissions on the proposed bylaws after the public hearing. Judy McLeod, planning consultant for the Bowen Island Municipality, said that the property on Crown land is currently designated as Green Zone 3 that allows uses that contribute to the environmental protection. In addition, a site-specific exception allows for the processing, storage and sale of gravel. “The owners [of Twin Island] had submitted an application to renew the lease and wanted to include additional uses such as stockpiling of land clearing debris and a compost facility,� McLeod said. She explained that the application was received in January 2011. continued PAGE 2
All aboard for Dog Days of Summer! The excitement is building for the pooches and pugs who will participate in the annual Dog Days event on August 12 on the Union Steamship Company lawn. Proceeds go to B.C. Guide Dog Services. You’re welcome to join the fun even if you don’t have a four-legged companion to tag along. Janis Treleaven photo
Bowen Island Pub opens in time for ball game SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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hree months ago, Glenn Cormier wouldn’t have believed it possible that he would open a business on Bowen Island. “To be honest, to me Bowen Island was always a Neverland-kind of a place. I never believed I could buy a place here,� said the new co-owner of the Bowen Island Pub. He has been busy getting the place ready for opening day on Friday, August 10, with the help of his wife Meredith, daughter Farrah, business partner Nick Shaw, and Shaw’s wife Connie. “Everything happened very quickly. It was a big adjustment for us to think about how this is going to affect our future and what we are going to, do� Cormier said.
Cormier will be the on-site manager and take care of most of the day to day tasks, he explained. “My wife will help with the accounting and bookkeeping. Nick [Shaw] has a scaffolding company so he’s going to help with the upkeep of the building and construction items. We recognize that the building needs a bit of TLC. It’s an older building and it’s on a key corner,� he said, adding that they have a long-term plan in place but for now, they just want to get it up and running. This decision to open this weekend comes from the understanding that every community needs a pub, according to Cormier. “A pub that’s been around for that long has created a lot of memories. I think it’s a good pub – it has a good continued PAGE 3
First Credit Union invites you to join us for the following FREE Movie Under the Stars event this summer:
August 13 Crippen Park, Bowen Island
Live Music at 8:00! LORNE WARR and THE STREELS!
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