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Missy and Penny are being given up due to family's allergies. Missy is an affectionate nine-year-old tabby with green eyes. Best as an only cat. Okay with dogs. Gets along with kids but prefers adult company. She is very affectionate.

KATIE SMITH MILWAY Last Thursday two of Bowen Island's great personalities had an unlikely crossing at Lion's Gate Hospital: Bob Turner, our mayor, was recovering in Room 623 from a hip replacement as Mallory Smith, a well-known civic engager and 40-

ERIC LAWSON Weather Watcher Here are the highs and lows of February 2011: Maximum temperature: 12 Minimum temperature: -6 Maximum wind chill: -26 Maximum wind gust: 32kph Total rainfall:132.8mm Folklore: Dogs' tails straighten when rain is near.

LORRAINE ASHDOWN Contributing Writer An explosion of colour, texture and intrigue is our midst.

It looks like this is the place where Teun Schut likes to be - downstairs in his studio, surrounded by recording equipment, computers, a couple of keyboards and a few guitars. He looks so comfortable here, with his eyes closed, playing the guitar.

When you get on the ferry, where are you going and why are you going there? Do you wish there was a quiet place on the ferry where you could read your book or would your kids like a play zone? These are some of the questions that the Bowen Island Fer

News flash: The Queen of Capilano is tentatively scheduled to be back in service on Thursday, March 3, 12 days ahead of schedule.