What I recognize now is that
weather patterns have changed, that
Summer in our city is but a fleeting
moment. We Vancouverites have come
to call Summer that period of time
between about July 12 and August 20.
So, in case you have forgotten what
to do when Summer does get here . . .
• Go watch the fireworks.
•Take yourself or your children to
the beach for a swim.
•Enjoy a round of golf with a loved
one.
• Play tennis outdoors (not indoors).
•Smell the light westerly breeze off
the ocean on a log at the beach.
• Feel the warmer nights.
• Eat dinner outside.
•Do the Grouse Grind under dry
conditions—and take the time to
look at the spectacular view of our
wonderful city when you get to the
top.
• Waterski or board.
•Sit at the end of a dock and
watch the sun set.
•Barbecue a freshly caught
salmon.
•Spend a day on the water on
someone else’s boat.
•Drive your convertible with the top
down.
• Ride your bike or motorcycle.
• Lounge in your garden.
• Bask in the sun.
• Wear summer clothing.
•Walk or run for your favourite
cause.
• Exercise outdoors.
•Watch a baseball or softball game
or—even better—play in one.
•Renew your friendship with
neighbours and friends you have
not seen since last August.
Just remember . . . you only have
about a month. I have given you the
dates. The rest is up to you to plan
and execute.
Have a good Summer! s
Volume 16 Number 2 Summer 2007
Keynote
Val Wilson
Miscellany
Worth
Mentioning
In Giving, You Receive . . .
W
ould you like to add more
joy to your life?
Photo Credit: www.wildmanphotography.com
This article is about Summer in
our city. As I wait for it, I will predict
that somewhere around July 12, 2007,
the high-pressure ridge will build in
the Pacific—that seems to be the
trend—and our Summer will begin.
your Will—the official record of your
wishes—and to help create your Estate
Plan. BC Notaries offer the people of
British Columbia many noncontentious
legal services (see page 6).
As you will discover in our Feature
articles, contributing to the well-being
of others is highly satisfying.
Scrivener Savvy: FYI
You can help in a few ways—through
your time, expertise, money, and other
assets.
•There are 323 Notary Seals in the
Province of British Columbia.
Let your goodness shine through.
You may wish to help children in
Africa or people who are living much
closer to home.
With myriad needy and worthy
organizations asking for help, where
to give can be confusing. You need
to plan your charitable giving. Then,
when you must say No to a person
contacting you for assistance, you’ll
feel good knowing you are already
contributing in your chosen way.
Whether you donate very quietly or
you publicly add your name to a
charitable organization, you will be
making a difference.
Where There’s a Will . . .
Alert:
In BC, if you die without a Will, your
assets will be distributed according
to the Estate Administration Act of
British Columbia—with the assistance
of BC’s Public Guardian and Trustee,
who will be paid a fee for services . . .
from your estate.
Ask your BC Notary to assist you to draft
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•We print 6500 copies of The
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Who are all the other readers?
Canada Post delivers our magazine
(with labels) to many spheres of
influence around the province,
including BC Notaries, lawyers, land
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Leading with Laughter
I wish you could hear Notary Bill
BInfet’s big laugh! When asked to
provide this issue’s PRIVATE RECIPE,
Bill said nothing. He just laughed—
for about 2 minutes. And he got me
laughing! On page 40, he talks about
his wife Beverley’s laughter. All
that merriment! Their home must
be a fun place!
Message from Skipper Earl Stewart
in Pender Harbour
Notaries with boats are welcome at
Earl’s dock in Madeira Park. Give him
a call or email estewart@yahoo.ca. s