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How an egg becomes a bug
New show at the Gallery at Artisan Square is both playful and intense
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A sizable reward for being green BICS’ eco-team comes out ahead in Staples Eco Computer Lab Contest SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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t pays to do something good for the environment and the students of the Bowen Island Community School (BICS) have just been rewarded with a cheque of $25,000. On Tuesday, May 22, Rita Harden, Staples’ general manager and Delmar Kyllo, Staples’ district manager, traveled to Bowen Island to bring the news that BICS was one of 20 schools in Canada to win a computer lab makeover for eco-responsible schools. BICS’ principal Jennifer Pardee said in an email, “We were very pleased to have our student council accept the $25,000 cheque on behalf of the entire school community at the special assembly. We are all proud of the collective efforts of everyone in our community for the ongoing work that has made BICS an eco-friendly school. We believe that every day is Earth Day at BICS as environmental education is at the heart of our school’s identity and mission. I think that this quote from my blog post says it best: We are so fortunate to live, learn, work and play on Bowen Island. It provides us with a unique opportunity to connect learning to the environment and to help our students develop an ethic of care of the natural world. This starts by learning about our own backyard.” Pardee added that this very generous prize from Staples that will go a long way to supporting the technology plan at BICS. Ashley Jang, Staples’ public relations manager, said that Staples awarded over $500,000 in computer lab makeovers to eco-responsible schools in Canada and that the Staples Eco Computer Continued PAGE 3
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June 1 will be the last day to get a drink (or food) at the Bowen Island Pub, according to Scott Witty, the pub’s owner. Story on page 8. Marcus Hondro photo
Grisly discovery shakes up community AGNIESZKA WYKA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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n autopsy completed on Wednesday, May 23, confirmed the identity of the body found on Bowen Island last Friday, says Cpl Nancy Joyce of the Bowen Island RCMP. She said, “At this point, we are not releasing the identity of the male because of the request of the family but he was not a Bowen Island resident. I
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wanted to assure the public that there are no concerns about safety as the death is not the result of foul play.” The decomposed remains were found by a Bowen resident who immediately dialed up the local police department. “We were called to Harding Road around 2 p.m. on Friday by the man who found the remains and deemed the death to be suspicious,” says Cpl Nancy Joyce.
Two days before the body was found, Lloyd Harding was walking his neighbour’s dog down Harding Road, just metres from where the body was found, when he noticed something strange, “I knew something was off because the dog tried to drag me into the bush. I pulled her back thinking it was a dead deer and didn’t want to get into that mess.” Continued PAGE 2
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Pub saw many celebrations, says owner Scott Witty.
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Bowen pub to close down June 1 MARCUS HONDRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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f you’ve been meaning to go on down to the local pub for a beer or spritzer then best get around to it soon or you’ll be too late. That’s because the venerable Bowen institution is closing its doors on June 1. In the 26 years it’s been around, the pub has been the scene of countless celebrations, band nights, baseball team gatherings and pool games, along with one or two brouhahas. But owner Scott Witty, who bought it from Terry Cotter seven years ago, says this time it’s really closing time. He doesn’t intend much hoopla on the final day but expects there will be those who want to say goodbye.
“It’s just not economically viable right now. It’s a blue collar bar and there are just not enough blue collar people left on the island, and that’s a fact,” he said earlier this week. “But I look at it as a positive thing. It’s the evolution of Bowen. The pub is like an old dog that’s had a really good life and is looking for a place on the corner to lie down and have a rest.” Witty is going to keep his pub licence as he expects to find another location. He’s looking into relocating to Seymour Bay but says that would likely be three or more years down the road. Friday, June 1, is your last chance to down that beer or spritzer at the current location of the Bowen pub. “It may be the end of one era,” Witty said. “But it’s also the beginning of another.”
Join MP John Weston for the inaugural National Health & Fitness Day! Every municipality in the riding is celebrating JUNE 2nd, 2012 as a day to encourage everyone to adopt healthier habits and try out local recreation facilities. John will launch the day with the Half Marathon in Whistler, play tennis in Lions Bay, and then join 100th Birthday Community Day events in West Vancouver!
Step by step, let’s make the Canada the fittest nation in the world!
John Weston Member of Parliament West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country
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COMING EVENTS 21st Century Flea Market. May 27 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.
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Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, June 1, 2012 by 5:00 pm. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Only selected applications will be contacted.
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Aaron’s Run on June 3
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ometimes a simple approach to life and sport can be very rewarding. This is certainly the case with Aaron’s Run on Sunday, June 3. Participants don’t wear numbers, but instead sport a coloured ribbon to identify distance. There is no official timing, so if you are keen on clocking your time, set the timer on your sports watch. The options of running 10 kilometres, five kilometres or two kilometres suit all levels of strength and endurance. Come build the health of our community and support the future of a local graduate as all proceeds benefit Aaron Sluggett’s Scholarship Foundation, stewarded by the Bowen Island Community Foundation. Entry forms and route map are on line at positivelyfit.ca, or drop by the Bowen Island Community Recreation office to register. You can also deliver completed entry forms and payment to Positively Fit Studio at 1044 Senior Road. For information, please email Mary Letson at positivelyfit@telus.net, or call 604 947-9601.
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long-time islander who is the last of his family on Bowen, George Helenius, is moving to the mainland. Helenius has sold his property and has either given away or sold most possessions and, by the end of May, will no longer be an island resident. Helenius is the only surviving member of his immediate family, a family that moved over when there were only some 350 people on island; for their first two years on Bowen he said there wasn’t any Hydro. He and his two brothers attended school when the three made up one third of the student population. “The whole island was open to us. It was our world. Nobody built fences,” he said. He remembers the work they did as kids, work disguised as play. “We’d get hatchets as gifts, real ones, tools to use in the bush. Our parents weren’t stupid, they’d get us to clear the land for them that way.” He was one of the stronTRANSPORTATION 810
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In a talk outside the Snug Cafe, George Helenius talked about how much Bowen Island has meant to him. Helenius has sold his property and is moving on. Marcus Hondro photo
ger pitchers the Bowen fastpitch league has produced and said he played for the Bowen Legion branch team. He’s always had a great respect for the people at the Legion, he said, and felt proud to represent the organization as a ball player. George’s brother Scott died in a fire at 23; the Bowen fastpitch league named their most prestigious trophy (for winning the yearly tournament) after him. His mother, Rosa, the island’s first postmistress, died in 2001 and his brother Bobby passed in 2008. His father George Senior, an effective local activist and committed politician who won three straight terms as a GVRD rep, died last year. “I’m gonna miss Bowen but it’s time to TRANSPORTATION
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move on,” Helenius said. “Every time I turn around, there’s another memory. Some of them are good and some of them bad.” Helenius has been doing the rounds of saying goodbye to acquaintances and friends and is already spending nights offisland. He’s with friends in Maple Ridge and plans to spend time with his aunt in Princeton. “People on Bowen have been really good to me and I’m thankful for that but I have a future going forward and job opportunities in Maple Ridge,” he said. “It’s also nearer to my aunt in Princeton, but I’m going to miss the people of Bowen.” Helenius says he’ll be back to visit as often as he can and wishes everyone the best.
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Ambitious islander with 3 schemes to win new friends and make extra cash: 1) dog walking; already owns a ‘DOG MAN’ hat given him by neighbours for his excellence in this job; will take ‘em around Killarney Lake. 2) Hauling away junk in a truck or otherwise lift and move things about and 3) take care of writing needs you may have, such as family memoirs, business reports, brochures, promo letters, online content with strong SEO included, etc. etc.. Marcus at 947-2005 Are you 55 or over? Interested in living in a garden community with reasonable housing charges? Bowen Court Seniors Housing Co-op – 1070 Miller Road - is accepting applications for one-bedroom units. For more information, see our website: www.bisch.org or phone Pauline (0907) Bowen Island Community Foundation Annual General Meeting Tuesday May 29, 2012 @7 pm for the presentation of the Maggie Cumming Scholarship & Grant and the BICF Major 2012 Grant. Everyone is welcome with a chance to learn how you can Give Back to Bowen through a BICF endowment program, leaving a legacy for your Community.
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 spd manual, silver, 152K, 1 owner, great on gas, winter & summer tires. $5500. Call 604-560-1684. 2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,700 obo. 778-881-1216.
TRUCKS & VANS
2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2002 FORD E350 Cargo Van, new tires and battery, recently serviced, $5500. Call (604)728-0866 (Surrey) 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.
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1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, 4 L, loaded, all options, mint in/out. all orig, and car cover. 70,000 orig miles. $5000 obo. (604)505-7713.
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)
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2004 Itasca Senova 30 ft, V10, 75,000k. New tires. Gen. 12 ft slide. $35,000: 1-(604)820-0395
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
A young runner completed Aaron’s Run in 2011.
TRUCKS & VANS
1990 Chevy 20 van, good work truck, $1,000. Call 604-298-1238.
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Certified Upholsterer since ‘83 Island and West Van ref.’s. Dave (cell) 1-250-295-6161 FOR RENT: 1 bdrm. Cates Hill, new, separate entry, walk to Cove, n/s, $800/mo. July 1 604-947-2898.
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Currently at The Gallery @ Artisan Square “Around the mulberry bush” featuring the collaborative work of Magi Amma and Andrea Little May 25 to June 17 Hours 12-4pm Fri. Sat. Sun. For rent - Cove 1 bdrm garden level suite. Heated floors, laundry, sep. entrance, pet negot. N/S. 1 person $800, 2 people $850 including utilities. Call 947-9134. For Rent, large 1 bedroom suite in Bowen Bay area, on acreage with waterview, $850/month includes utilities. 604-947-9820 or 604-727-2788. For SALE 1/2 T. utility trailer $200 604-947-0254 French conversation class, private/small group; high school tutoring. 604-947-2315 FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT July 1- Sept.15 Exceptional view location Miller’s Landing 3 bedrooms $2,000/month 947-9221 Hastings Racetrack Party Sat. June 9. Live racing; satellite racing; casino, 600 machines. Vancouver jockey Mario Gutierrez tries for Triple Crown. $30 includes bus ride to & from track. Ferry paid. PH. 2005 It’s HERE: Ruth’s Big Plant Sale
tomorrow Saturday May 26, 10-2 no early birds Corner of Creek Rd/Lower
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UNCLASSIFIED LANCE’S RECYCLING I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRD for $20/load. Kindling $20/box CALL 947-2430
MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 26th Tables, chairs, dressers, spinning wheel, tools, camping gear, baseball gloves, toys … You name it…we’re getting rid of it, including the kitchen sink! 1621 Whitesails Dr. 10 till 2 EARLY BIRDS>>> >>>>>BRING DONUTS
Multi-Family Yard Sale Sat. 10-2 951 Village Dr. at Berry Rd. Fender guitar, amp, music, books etc. Ph.2475 Notice -- Doc Morgans Restaurant & Pub will be closed to the public until further notice. The facilities will be available for special events and private parties. For additional information contact Rondy or Dorothy Dike at 604 947 0707 ext 4. Reno Items Wood framed double paned windows; smoky glass blocks 8”x8”; marble/granite slabs 1” thick; interlocking paving bricks. 604-947-2126 or 604-327-9600 STAINLESS SPADE Would the person who borrowed the spade from 1122 Lenora please return it. Thanks.