North Island Gazette, May 24, 2012

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McNeill student tops in Canada Gazette staff Already named the top apprentice carpenter in B.C., Port McNeill’s Morgan Brown is now best in the nation. The 21-year-old North Island Secondary School graduate and current Vancouver Island University student represented British Columbia at the Canadian National Skills competition in Edmonton from May 14 to 16. He qualified for the national competition after winning the gold medal in carpentry among post-secondary students at the Skills Canada competition in Abbotsford, B.C. last month. During the two-day Skills Canada competition, Brown had to build a child’s play house with limited time and materials. Plans provided the dimensions, which were checked closely, along with fit

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Jordan Laughlin races Blue between games in the annual Sointula Baseball Tournament Sunday in Sointula. See more coverage on Page 13 and online at northislandgazette.com. J.R. Rardon

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Fisherman denies court’s jurisdiction Monisha Martins Black Press Holding out his birth certificate, the one which assigned him an “English” name, James Wadhams approached the bench and asserted the charge he’s facing has been laid against a fictional being, albeit one who exists on only paper. “I’m not an aboriginal,

I’m an Indian,” Wadhams said before taking a seat. In court, he asked to be called “Gee-alas” – his Kwakiutl name, one which he refused to spell because Kwakwala is only spoken and has no alphabet. Wadhams hoped the saga that began in July 2009 would finally end last week.

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caught under “It’s been too long,” he said “This here is an aboriginal communal before entering fraud.” license for Port Coquitlam food, social, Provincial James Wadhams ceremonial Court. purposes to A resident of the owners of Port McNeill two fish and on Vancouver Island, Wadhams was found chip shops in Maple Ridge guilty last July of illegally and Pitt Meadows. Wadhams and his “spokesselling halibut that had been

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person,” Van Gale Dumont, or “Ste-emas,” continue to insist the province of British Columbia has no jurisdiction over them. The Kwakiutl, he argued, had never ceded their land to the British and had every right to make a living through fishing. “The federal jurisdiction does not exist here,” said

Ste-emas, who tested Judge Steinberg’s patience repeatedly by demanding he produce his oath of office and persistently declaring neither the judge nor the Queen of England had power over him.

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Hardy to host Jubilee Gazette staff Port Hardy will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with the support of the Government of Canada. The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North last week announced that the

Government of Canada will provide the District of Port Hardy $6,300 to assist the people of Port Hardy in celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The Jubilee is the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne as Queen of Canada. As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the

Government of Canada is providing support to a wide range of organizations and projects across the country, including many unique, grassroots celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and highlight how Canada has evolved over the past 60 years under Her Majesty’s reign. These celebrations will enable Canadians

to participate in events that contribute to building a sense of pride and belonging to Canada. These events will celebrate the role of the Crown in Canada as well as our traditions, history, symbols, values and institutions. For more information, visit the Diamond Jubilee website at www.CanadianCrown. gc.ca.

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Painting the town Left, James Emerson and Tony Mahabee slap a new coat of paint on Port Hardy’s Visitors’ Centre last weekend. Right, Robyn Johansson gets into a hard-to-reach spot. It is part of a larger volunteer effort that will see other buildings in town freshened up for the season’s tourist and locals alike. To get involved, contact the Visitors’ Centre. J.R. Rardon

RCMP seek Samaritan to offer a blanket and other comfort items. Many thanks to the Good Samaritan, who left her personal belongings behind. They can be picked up at the Sayward

Detachment. Please call 250-282-5522 if this was you. On behalf of the injured driver, Sayward RCMP would like to thank all who stopped and rendered help.

Gazette staff Sayward RCMP are seeking a Port McNeill Good Samaritan. On the afternoon of March 26, an elderly female driver traveling northbound on

Highway 19 south of Sayward, B.C. was involved in a single vehicle collision. The Sayward RCMP are seeking the female driver from Port McNeill who stopped

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The Port McNeill Dental Clinic would like to welcome Dr. Brian Bostrom and his wife Jaclyn to the North Island. Dr. Bostrom will be joining Dr. Baird in his practice of dentistry commencing on June 5, 2012. We are accepting new patients for all aspects of dental treatment.

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Students camp out for world hunger Elena Rardon Gazette staff A dozen North Island Secondary School students helped raised awareness for world hunger during a 30 Hour Famine held at NISS last weekend. The Famine was organized by grade 12 students Cassidy Bettis and Maia Rardon as a project for their Social Justice 12 class. Approximately a dozen students assembled in the school drama room after school and stayed overnight without food. “It’s to raise awareness about what some people are going through,” said Bettis. “Kids get to see what it’s like to go thirty hours without food.” Bettis added they didn’t want participants going door-to-door and collecting pledges; instead they asked each student to donate $10. All proceeds will go to World Vision, the organization responsible for the the 30 Hour Famine. Students brought blankets and sleeping bags and gathered for a movie and music.

North Island Secondary School students camped overnight in the school drama room during the 30 Hour Famine Friday evening. Elena Rardon

In the morning, they celebrated with a big breakfast. The Famine took place under the super-

to face everyday,” said Casson. Social Justice 12 is a class designed to raise students’ aware-

“It’s about experiencing, in a roundabout way, what others have to face everyday.” Nimfa Casson

vision of Social Justice teacher, Nimfa Casson. “It’s about experiencing, in a roundabout way, what others have

ness about injustice in the world. Instead of a final exam, Casson marks students on their participation in a spe-

cial assignment. “They each take on a project, something they really care about,” she said. Some of the other projects included a food drive, a toy drive, and an “Adopt a Culture” project, where teachers in the school each “adopted” a different culture and decorated the classrooms to reflect them. “They took the initiative,” she said of the Famine’s two student organizers, expressing that she had little to do with the planning of the Famine. The Famine, which was originally supposed to take place in April, was delayed by a number of complications. “It’s difficult to get around the teacher’s strike,” said Casson, referring to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s ongoing job action. “But this was something that factored in their final marks, so it’s not extra-curricular.” Though there were few attendees, Casson still felt the event was a success. “It’s small,” she said, looking at the group

Highland dancers medal in B.C. Championships Gazette staff Two North Island dancers have placed among the top five overall in their divisions, the best showing ever by North Island dancers, at the B.C. Highland Dance Association Closed Championships. Emily Walker of Port Hardy, and Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill, both 8, competed in the 7 to 9 years category in the annual event, held May 12 in Port Moody. Georgia Walkus of Port Hardy also travelled to the event and competed in a difficult 10 to 11 years Championship group. Walker placed sixth Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill, left, and Emily Walker of Port Hardy each placed in the Highland Fling, among the top five overall at the recent fourth in the Sword Dance, 6th in the Seann B.C. Highland Dance championships. Triubhas, and second Photo submitted

in the Strathspey and Half Tullouch. She was awarded the third runner up position overall in the 7-to-9 championship. Frost placed fourth in the Highland Reel and fifth in the Seann Truibhas. She was awarded fifth runner up overall in the 7 - 9 Championship. North Island dance instructor Teresa Charlton noted that these are the highest placings ever achieved by North Island dancers. About 15 dancers at various levels will travel from the North Island to Edmonton to dance at the weeklong competition held as a part of the Canadian Scotdance Championships in July.

of students gathered underneath blankets and inside sleeping bags. “But it’s that gesture that counts.

“There are lots of younger kids here. We hope they will carry on the message.” For more infor-

mation about World Vision and the 30 Hour Famine, visit www.30hourfamine. org.

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Judge orders pre-sentence report from page 1 “You Europeans are the tenants of the land. This here is fraud.” Although Judge Steinberg was scheduled to sentence Wadhams on Monday, he delayed imposing a penalty against the 61-year-old after Wadhams agreed to co-operate with a probation officer for a presentencing report. Judge Steinberg told Wadhams he wanted to learn about his background and the relationship he has with his First Nations community. “There is a very strong impression I’m left with after a year of dealing with this is that there is a mix of a good deal of band politics as well as a mix of Indian versus federal government,” Steinberg said. “The community seems to have gone in one direction and Mr. Wadhams and his allies don’t like that.” Steinberg told Wadhams he was being given bad advice by his supporters, who, unlike him, bore no risk of being thrown in jail. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans began a year-and-ahalf-long investigation into two fish and chip shop owners, as well as Wadhams after receiving tips from the public on Vancouver Island. Surveillance was conducted on Wadhams, who was seen delivering fish to Amy Zhuo Hua Zheng and Michael Kam Fuk Ching, who have since pleaded guilty to the offences. Ching, who owns Austin Fish and Chips in Valley Fair Mall in Maple Ridge, was fined $5,000 for three Fisheries Act contraventions, while Zheng, who owns Austin Fish and Chips in Pitt Meadows, got a $500 fine for two violations. DFO officials seized Wadhams’ Ford Explorer and fishing boat as part of the

investigation. It is the third time Wadhams has faced charges under the Fisheries Act. He has vowed to take his fight to the federal court. Wadhams is scheduled to appear in court for sentencing July 11.

Apprentice wins gold from page 1 and finish. Only four apprentices, including Brown, finished their job in the allowed time. Brown was judged the winner and presented with the gold medal at the closing Morgan Brown stands with the child’s playhouse that earned him ceremony on May 16. the gold medal as Canada’s top post-secondary apprentice carU n f o r t u n a t e l y, though his win qualipenter at the Skills Canada National Championships.

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fied Brown for a spot in next year’s World Skills Competition in Germany, he will not have an opportunity to add a third gold medal to his collection. He will be 65 days too old to qualify for the age cutoff in the event, which is held every other year.

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would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support for our Mother’s Day Raffle and our Care for the Caregivers evening: A Big Thanks goes to: Seto’s Wok & Grill, Hogan’s Corner, Your Dollar Store, A&W, Port Hardy Liquor Store, Subway, Malone’s Bistro, ShopRite, PacificCare, The Clothes Inn, Sea Horse Creations, The Cove, Captain Hardy’s, Smyth’s Tru Hardware, Hardy Builders’ Supply, Dunlop’s Home Hardware, Creative Edge Salon & Spa, Julia & Brittany’s Salon, Blonde Ambition, Port Hardy Wine, Peoples Drug Mart, Flash Point Goldsmith, Rexall Drugs, The Source, Quarterdeck Pub, The Hobby Nook and First Choice Fitness. We would also like to thank these individuals for their wonderful donations: Angela Krawietz - Victorian Epicure ♥ Dana Griffiths - Avon Trisha Monts - Tupperware ♥ Kate Pinsonneault - Jewellery A very special thank you goes to: Craig and the staff at Overwaitea Foods for donating food for Our Caring for the Caregiver night and creating a space for us to sell our Mother’s Day raffle tickets. Our Caring for the Caregivers evening was wonderful and we would like to thank the following guests for making it so special: ♥ Kathy Crawford from Creative Edge Salon & Spa treated all the guests to a collagen eye treatment! You have got to try it, it was truly wonderful! ♥ Diane Chisholm did a spectacular job of teaching all of us some belly dancing moves and giving us a good workout. ♥ Carole Forde from Creative Edge Salon & Spa gave us an acupressure massage that was delightful and relaxing… another must try experience! Thank you all so much! Sincerely Kate Pinsonneault, Christina Cheetham, Jan Prowse, all the staff at Stepping Stones Childcare Centre and the North Island Caregivers who enjoyed a wonderful evening.

T ha nk You Thanks to all the North Island sponsors who contributed to this years Lions Action Auction. To those who came to show their support in the true North Island Spirit…we thank you. Special thanks goes to all who volunteered. Special thank you to the Port McNeill Lioness and Chris Stewart, our auctioneer. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Sincere Thanks Port McNeill Lions Club

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Port Alice doctor loses sex assault appeal Paul Rudan Campbell River Mirror Dr. Farrokh Rohani always maintained his innocence, but he won’t be getting a new trial. On Tuesday, the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld his conviction for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old male patient. “Unlike many other sexual assault trials, this was not a case in which the judge had only the trial testimony of the complainant and the accused on which to base her decision,� wrote Chief Lance Justice Finch in his decision supported by two other judges.

Rohani was the only munity,� said Justice medical doctor serv- Allan, during the sening the small North tencing hearing in Island community of August 2010. “ But, she Port Alice Court a d d e d , when he Report the sexual was arrested assault in August 2008, after the teen- was a “tremendous... ager accused him of betrayal� to the the victim’s family who sexual assault. Two years later, dur- were also affected by ing a judge-alone trial the doctor’s arrest. in Campbell River, Afterwards, they felt B.C. Supreme Court ostracized in the comJustice Marion Allan munity and eventually found him guilty of moved away. Rohani, now 61, also sexual assault. He was later sentenced to one spoke at the sentencing year in jail and placed hearing and maintained on the national sex his innocence. “I am of a different offender’s registry for opinion than you,� he 20 years. “Mr. Rohani was, in told the judge. “We many ways, the ideal came to this coundoctor for that com- try because we felt

it was a fair country. Obviously, my family feels otherwise.� Rohani, a member of the Baha’i faith, fled Iran with his family due to religious persecution. But Justice Allan appeared unmoved by the comments, stating that Rohani had shown no remorse for his actions against the young patient who considered the doctor a role model. In upholding the guilty verdict, Chief Justice Finch wrote that the trial judge relied on taped conversations Rohani had with the RCMP, along with the testimony, in rendering her verdict.

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Don’t break North Island Regional District of Mount Waddington operations manager Patrick Donaghy used the metaphor of the “broken-window theory” to describe the task facing volunteers at the recent cleanup on area logging roads. “The first person comes along and dumps a pile of grass clippings,” Donaghy said. “Then someone comes and throws more yard waste onto the pile, and maybe a broken flower pot. Several generations later, you’re dealing with refrigerators and mattresses.” Volunteers found all this and more — including a dead dog in a plastic garbage bag — during the massive cleanup effort held May 12. The original broken window theory is meant for urban environments, and suggests keeping urban housing developments and neighbourhoods in well-ordered and tended condition may prevent the kind of escalation Donaghy described. It sounds like an idea whose time has come in our rather more rural environs. And at least one convert seemed to get the message. “I’m a litterbug,” stated the volunteer, who in true AA fashion declined to give his name to the Gazette. “I’m here from Vancouver and work for Lemare. I never thought it was no big deal, but apparently everyone in their office thinks it’s a really big deal.” Kudos to Lemare Lake Logging and other North Island stakeholders for making it a big deal. And for this volunteer for taking the message to heart. Judging from the nearly 30 tonnes of wood and debris hauled to Seven Mile Landfill, we could use a few more like them. So, next time you’re thinking of hauling that bag of lawn clippings out to Cabin Main? Forget about it.

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Thanks to impressive work from volunteer crews in Port Hardy and McNeill, 30 tonnes of debris was cleared from our back roads.

Too many thoughtless people — from here and away — treat the North Island backcountry as a personal dumping ground.

Premier bitten by pest problem VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has a new political problem buzzing around her office. A year ago, the newly appointed premier was looking to change the channel for an unpopular government grappling with the fallout of the harmonized sales tax. Newly appointed NDP leader Adrian Dix was touting an idea that is all the rage with urban folks, a ban on “cosmetic pesticides.” All the better B.C. communities already have one, starting with Clark’s old stomping ground of Port Moody in 2003. So she figured she’d better run to the front of this parade, swipe a popular policy from the opposition and do something to redefine the B.C. Liberal Party after the tax-cutting, regulation-repealing decade of Gordon Campbell. But first an all-party committee would hold hearings around the province, chaired by Kootenay East

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MLA Bill Bennett. Bennett presented the committee’s report last week, and one could see what was coming. Bennett is the rifle-toting outdoorsman who recently called on his government to abandon the carbon tax, saying it’s silly to keep pretending B.C. can change the world’s climate. He was recently appointed by Clark to cochair the B.C. Liberal Party policy committee for next year’s election, a strong sig-

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nal of the party’s rightward shift in response to the B.C. Conservative threat. Bennett concluded after 10 months of hearings that the public aversion to common lawn and garden herbicides is based on “chemophobia” that flourishes due to scientific illiteracy. That statement is both politically dangerous and absolutely correct. I first covered this issue in the Okanagan 25 years ago, when environmentalists fought the use of Roundup by the forests ministry to knock down brush and promote new trees. The evidence boils down to this: these complex organic compounds break down in a short period to simpler, common components that pose no threat. Thus, with buffer zones around watercourses and temporary entry restrictions, they are safe. The committee sought advice from Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemA member of

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icals. Health Canada representative Lindsay Hansen said B.C. was the first province to ask for its advice, despite the fact that most provinces have imposed bans. These bans are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and fields. We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live in those areas don’t farm. The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice here. She can do the popular thing, or the right thing. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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New Tory budget means rich get richer Dear editor: Last year we saw an unprecedented uprising against economic inequality. Suddenly people woke up to the fact that the wealthy were getting much wealthier, while the rest of us struggled. But for many, it was like railing against the tide:

inequality and lack seem to be one of those hidden forces that just happen. But they don’t. The Conservative government’s new EI bill is another example of how government has undermined equality in the name of fiscal prudence. Over and again, the same pattern is repeated: cut back

Someone change the leash law? Dear editor: On May 18, I saw the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Port Hardy’s Bylaw enforcement officer walking their well-behaved dog on the sea wall walk near Carrot Park. No leash in sight. If Port Hardy’s Council changed the bylaw, why were we not informed in the newsletter we got in the mail with our tax notice? Stan McLennan Port Hardy

"...social programs are government's most powerful tool for addressing inequality." taxes on corporations and the wealthy, and then use the resulting budget shortfall as excuse to cut social spending.

Yet social programs are government’s most powerful tool for addressing inequality. When EI is harder to qualify for, more

people slip economically and the gap widens. The federal government always resorts to the easy rhetoric of blame, implying that recipients of social programs are lazy bums, don’t want to work, and are undeserving. Also implied is that ongoing tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations

(another kind of social program) are merited. The latest Federal budget proves the Tories believe that the 1% deserve economic assistance, while the rest of us just need a kick in the pants. And so inequality in Canada deepens. Nathaniel Poole Victoria, BC

Liberals fuel child care crisis Dear editor: It’s ironic the B.C. government has proclaimed May as Child Care Month while the crisis for families with young children goes from bad to scary. Exorbitantly high parent fees of $1915 per month, below povertylevel wages for workers, and long waitlists reflecting the desperation of families mean it is only

wealthy or lucky parents who can access quality licensed child care while they work or study. But the crisis will not be solved by expanding bigbox, for-profit commercial child care chains. Why would we want scarce taxpayer dollars providing profits for investors and shareholders? We should spend public funds to put children and fami-

lies first. The crisis is identified by the Coalition of Child Care Advocates, which calls on the B.C. government to stop funding the expansion of new big-box, for-profit commercial child care businesses. Of course the true solution to the crisis is the $10/day Plan for a Public System of Integrated Early Care & Learning that

would cap fees, improve wages for workers and create child care spaces across the province. If the Premier supports “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” and puts “Families First” she should stop siphoning off tax dollars for investors and shareholder profits and instead build a child care system for B.C. Sharon Gregson East Vancouver

Government abuses legislative calendar Sadly, once again the government has circumvented the democratic process in its effort to force through a significant amount of legislation with little scrutiny. We have four days remaining in this legislative session and still 20 bills to be analysed and debated. We in the Official Opposition had hoped that the government would abide by the legislative calendar it introduced at the beginning of its mandate, a decade ago, which calls for the legislature to meet in the fall as well as the spring. Adhering to this schedule would mean we could continue to debate the legislation which could have been tabled, rather than jammed through when this session ends. This would have allowed us to discuss the bills with stakeholders and do in-depth analysis during the summer. Among the outstanding pieces of legislation are the 160 page bill to bring in the new version of the provin-

cial sales tax, the changes to the Coastal Ferries Act and changes to pensions legislation. In fact, 17 of the 32 pieces of legislation tabled this spring have come in the last two weeks. It shows a government that is either completely unable to manage its own legislative agenda or one that seriously does not want any oversight. The government’s solution is for debate to consider some bills in a separate committee and for us to sit extended hours in the evenings. This simply does not allow an opposition to provide reasoned analysis or scrutiny of the bills. Our job is to represent our constituents, to review legislation and assess its impact and this is not done in a vacuum. All MLAs should consult people in their communities and those who specialise in the relevant fields. This cannot be done properly in such a condensed time. It is inevitable that this gross mismanagement

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MLA Update with Claire Trevena will be compounded by closure: this happens when the government stops all debate in order to use its majority to force through the bills. It is a sad reflection of the government’s belief in the democratic process and the parliamentary system. An indication of its contempt of democracy was the reintroduction of the gag law that prohibits third party advertising in the runup to an election. The original was deemed unconstitutional by the courts. But the government has paid no heed and has used its majority to get the law on

the books again. I was able to talk about the reintroduction of the provincial sales tax and acknowledged the power of the people who used the initiative and referendum process to defeat the HST. However I did question why it is still taking so long for the government to implement its changes. It took just ten months to bring in the HST but the PST — and all its exemptions — still will not come into effect until next April. That will have a continued impact on the economy of communities and the bottom line for many families. As I mentioned last week, the Coastal Ferry Act is to be amended with a piece of legislation which does nothing to fix the root problem: the exorbitant cost of riding on our ferries. While this amendment addresses some of the problems in the original act, there is still no acknowledgement that this is our marine highway. I also spoke about the

government’s failure to act on the Pacific North Coast Integrated Management plans. The Federal government pulled out of the process, leaving it in limbo. While the BC government should be showing leadership and ensuring that we have a plan for our coast and coastal communities, it appears to be too eager to embrace the Enbridge pipeline and offshore tanker traffic than stand up to its friends in the Conservative government in Ottawa. At the same time as we have been discussing legislation, we continue to go through the budget of the different ministries. I was able to ask the Minister of Health about providing more accessible dialysis in the North Island. And I questioned him about his government’s commitment to hospice care given that Campbell River Hospice Society continues to face inequities in funding. I also had the opportunity to question the Attorney

General about how delays in the courts system are impacting child protection cases. Unfortunately kids are falling through the cracks waiting for many months, a long time in the life of a child, for a hearing. This week is the second annual Child and Youth in Care Week. I mentioned in the Legislature that while this is an opportunity to recognise the resilience of kids in government care, we need to commit more than one week a year to these youngsters. The legislature is not sitting this week and I am looking forward to meet with people in the constituency. You can always reach me at claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca or by phone at 1-250-287-5100 in Campbell River, 1-250949-9473 in Port Hardy, or 1-866-387-5100 toll free; or you can friend me on Face book or follow me on Twitter @clairetrevena. Best regards Claire

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May 25 Port McNeill Elementary Schools invites you to come and enjoy their Fun Fair. Games, prizes and much more. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sunset Elementary School gym. May 25 Much Music Dance at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Grades 5-7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $10. Grades 8-12 from 8:30 to midnight, $20. Sponsored & chaperoned by North Island Masonic Lodge. FMI, call 250-956-2912.

School track. Registration $25, youth $15, until May 25. For more information contact Sabrina Dent at 250-9493431 (w) or 250-949-8485 (h). www.northislandrelay@ bc.cancer.ca. May 27 Dinner and a movie at Port Hardy Baptist Church. Two shows, 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.) and 6 p.m. Dinner served between 5 and 6 p.m. $4 per person to a maximum of $15 a family.

May 26 Port Alice Elder College, North Island College presents Recycling. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $5.60 registration fee. SEAVAC Multipurpose Room.

May 27 Super Spud Supper at St. Columba’s Anglican United Church in Port Hardy. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hall (basement of the church). Dinner is $5 and beverages and goodies are by donation.

May 26 Much Music Dance at Lion’s Hall, Mine Road Port McNeill. Grades 5-7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $10. Grades 8-12 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight, $20. Sponsored and chaperoned by North Island Masonic Lodge. FMI, 250956-2912.

May 29-30 White Elephant Sale at Port Hardy Secondary School as fundraising for the breakfast/lunch program. Events will be held in the multi-purpose room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used items, baked goodies and crafts for sale, and Indian tacos for $5.

May 26-27 Relay for Life 2012. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Port Hardy High

June 1 CIBC Port McNeill Annual BC Children’s Hospital BBQ 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Port Hardy Museum closed April 6-9. Regular hours 10:00 am to noon, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday.. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino. museum@recn.ca • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. • Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531. • Eagle View PAC mtgs are first Wednesdays of every month at 7pm. • Third Sunday of every month: Hamburger and hotdog sale from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior's Centre, 9150 Granville St. • Drop-in basketball at PHSS every Tuesday from 5pm-7pm and Thursdays from 7pm-9pm. • Regular PAC meetings at Eagle View Elementary are the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm at the school.

June 1 Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association presents a Family Dance fundraiser. Theme is beach party. Includes concession and raffle baskets. 6 - 9 p.m. at Eagle View Elementary School. $2 per person and $6 per family.

June 8 World Oceans Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by — and taking place at — the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre. Shore walks, touch tank, crafts, Tundra the wolf and much more. For information please call Kari at 250-949-7622. June 13 North Island Community Services Society 34th Annual General meeting. 6 p.m. at the Old School Seniors Room in Port McNeill. Meeting will cover financial review, society report and election of directors. The cost is $1 for a one year membership in the Society. Fee must be paid to be eligible to vote. June 14-17 54th Annual June Sports in Alert Bay. First Nation soccer tournament, Salmon prince and princess pageant, parade, kids races and games, food, vendors and more. Info, ‘Namgis Band office, 250-974-5556. June 16-17 Family Fishing Weekend. Salt water fishing from Sea Gate dock in Port Hardy Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; freshwater angling at O’Connor Lake Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Prizes, snacks, no charge for day license for kids. Info, Nita at 250-949-8382. July 5-August 25 T’sasala Cultural Group Traditional Native Dance performances. Thursdays-Saturdays in our Big House, 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Admission: $15 per adult, $8 per child under 12. Special performances for groups of 25 or more. Andrea Cranmer 250-974-5475, maxinux@cablerocket. com.

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Rhodos add colour to North Island The last two weeks of May and the most of June is rhododendron time on the North Island. All of those shrubs with the fingershaped leaves that blend into the background for the rest of the year come into spectacular bloom, and transform every yard and street on the North Island. Except, possibly, for the flowering trees, there is no species of flower that enhances the whole community more than rhododendrons. Most of the common rhododendrons that we are familiar with came to Europe and North America from Southern China, Burma, and Nepal in the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. These were then hybridized by plant breeders. From the first wild species intro-

Ground Effects Heather Brown duced by intrepid plant seekers who braved all kinds of dangers to seek out exotic rhododendrons (along with other flowering plants) in the rainy foothills of the Himalayas, we now have several thousand hybridized cultivars in every size, shape and colour imaginable. Many communities in our climate (whether in Europe, Asia, or North America) have rhododendron societies

Fires OK — for now Gazette staff For now, at least, Mount Waddington is exempt from the annual Coastal Fire Centre fire ban. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations announced Category 2 open fires and fireworks will be prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent humancaused wildfires. This year, Haida Gwaii and

the Mount Waddington and Central Coast regional districts are exempt from this ban. The ban began on May 18, and will be in place until September 15, or until the public is otherwise notified. An extended dry period could change the status for the Mount Waddington region. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, go to www. bcwildfire.ca.

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that breed and show rhodos competitively. Along with the rhododendrons are the azaleas. Azaleas are a species of rhododendron, which has also been bred and hybridized to produce spectacular colours and flower shapes. Many of the bright, almost florescent flowers on taller, upright shrubs are various hybrid azaleas. Some of these azaleas are “deciduous azaleas�

meaning they lose their leaves in the fall. They usually have flowers on well before the new leaves develop in the spring. The shorter, shrubby azaleas are most likely Japanese Azaleas. They also have the florescent flower colours. Some of the parents of the deciduous hybrids came from the Appalachians of Eastern North America. The last batch of rhododendrons that

Marilyn and I purchased, for an area of woodland on our lot came from a grower near Elk Lake on the Saanich Peninsula. There are no signs to guide the buyer to this grower’s business. However, the neighbours are used to inquiries and we managed to find the place, only doubling back a few times. The grower and his patient wife have between five and ten

thousand plants growing under a canopy of fir trees on a rocky hillside. There are garden hoses and sprinklers everywhere. There is a potting shed that could be the set for a Hobbit movie. The owner knows each plant by name and can recite, by heart, each plant’s growth habits, its Latin name, etc. Apparently the shallow-rooted rhodo makes it a good candidate for moving about until it is happy,

and being a lover of acidic soil makes it a good shrub for our coastal soils. If we go to the Victoria Garden Show in early July, perhaps we can return to the Saanich Peninsula and pick up a few more Rhododendrons — and maybe an Azalea or two! Heather Brown is a seasoned North Island Gardener. Email questions to hmbrown@ cablerocket.com.

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A hug and a dance for the Noodleheads Left, Molly (Kylie Joe) lifts Dolly (Mary George) as she is reunited with her other sisters, Holly and Jolly (Mar y-Lynne Henderson and Judy Charlie) during the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw primary play Molly and the Noodleheads last Thursday. Right, twins Vickie and Jessie Clair twirl a ballet while “muscle man” Reilly Walkus looks on. J.R. Rardon

Cove marks 100 years Elena Rardon Gazette staff TELEGRAPH COVE - With its one hundred year anniversary approaching, Telegraph Cove staff and tourists are gearing up for a summer of celebration. The Centennial Celebration will take place the weekend of June 22-24. “Everything’s in place for it,” said owner Gordie Graham. “The resort is booked solid. We’re expecting lots of people.” The weekend begins with a meet and greet Friday. The Old Saltery Pub will be open, Gordon Henschel and Ron Mollinga will provide music, and a screen show will portray the colourful history of the Cove. The official opening will begin Saturday, June 23, after a guided hike along the new Telegraph Trail at 9 a.m. The opening will be held in the Whale Interpretive Centre at 1:30 p.m. Later, the Killer Whale Cafe will feature a salmon barbeque. There are two seatings, one at 5 p.m. and one at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night, the Eccleston Band, known for their songs of the history of B.C., will be performing at the Whale museum. On Sunday morning guests may participate in another hike, as well as rides aboard

the Gikumi and Lukwa Whale Watching boats and kayaking with North Island Kayak. The Killer Whale Cafe will host a special farewell brunch at 11 a.m. One of the highlights of the celebration will include a number of guest speakers at the opening ceremony, who will share the history of the Cove. They will present stories about living and growing up in such an isolated place. One speaker was born in the Cove. “The big thing for us is these families,” said Graham. “They’ve seen what has happened here. We’ll get to hear stories about the old days of the coast.” Telegraph Cove’s summer event list doesn’t end there. July 12-15 will see the 10th anniversary Springer Reunion. Springer is a killer whale who was rescued after being abandoned in Puget Sound and reunited with her family in Johnstone Strait in 2002. The reunion will bring together scientists and whale lovers alike. The weekend of B.C. Day will mark two more Cove events. August 4 is the annual Craft Fair on the boardwalk, and August 5 is the annual Fishing Derby. For more information about Telegraph Cove, or to book any reservations for the Centennial Celebration, call 1-800200-HOOK.

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North Island Life Stars of tomorrow shine today Clockwise from right, Meghan Trevor is the centre of attention during the musical theatre group’s performance to Rhythm of Life during Portside Academy of Performing Arts annual Spring Recital, held May 10-11 at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill; Meara Trevor, Asia Prest, Estella Collins and Dayna Moore strike a pose during their tap performance to Rize Up; Kylie MacGregor and Hailey-Mae Rutherford leap during their hippity-hop routine to Casper Slide; Avarii Lasota and Hannah Leonard catch some air during their jazz performance, and Maia Rardon soars during the senior dance troop’s ballet performance. J.R. Rardon and Elena Rardon

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. May 26 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. May 27 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. Stock cars Driver play day, 1 p.m., Triport Speedway. Admission free; concession available. June 3 Stock car racing Season opening points race, 1 p.m., Triport Speedway. Concession, kids play area. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors. June 9-10 Mountain biking Annual Rumblefest, Port Alice. Crosscountry race noon Saturday, starting at marina. (arrive early to register). Expert, intermediate and beginner courses. Rumble Tumble Downhill Race Sunday, 10 a.m. Info, pacc@ cablerocket.com. June 14-17 Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch hosts its Father’s Day tournament. Finals Sunday; concession and prizes. Info, David at 250-949-7221. June 16-17 Golf Loggers Invitational Tournament, Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Bestball scramble format; sign up as team or individuals, $65 per player. 144-player limit first-come, firstserved. To register or for info, call Bill Gray, 250-949-7623, or Lito Pineda, 250-956-5234. Fishing Family Fishing Weekend. Salt water fishing from Sea Gate dock in Port Hardy Saturday, 11 a.m.; freshwater angling at O’Connor Lake Sunday, 11 a.m.p.m. Prizes, snacks. Info, Nita at 250-949-8382.

Family faces off at ballfield J.R. Rardon Gazette editor SOINTULA—There was once a time when Ross Michelson could take his son Richard to the ballfield for a friendly game of pitchand-hit. On Sunday, however, it was all business. Father and son faced off Sunday in the showcase game of the annual Sointula Invitational Baseball Tournament, which pits the two hometown clubs — the “Old Guys” and the “Young Guns” — in an annual battle for bragging rights for the next year. Score this round for dad. Starting on the mound for the Old Guys, Ross coaxed Richard into an infield pop-up that turned into a double play in the first inning. In the bottom half of the inning, the roles were reversed, and Ross laced a pitch from Richard into right field for an RBI single, part of an early-game outburst that gave the Old Guys a 13-0 lead through three innings. The Young Guns would have their say before it was over, and Richard had an RBI hit and scored two runs in his team’s 10-run fifth inning off a series of Old Guys relievers. But the rally fell short and dad’s team closed out a 13-11 win one inning later. The annual tournament is a mix of homecoming party and community fundraiser for the close-knit Malcolm Island community. Local contractors contributed a huge dump truck of firewood and a load of prime topsoil to highlight the raffle prize selection, and both the indoor kitchen and outdoor oyster and shrimp grills did brisk business in support of the Sointula Recreation Association. “It’s a whole community thing,” said

Frazer Swanson delivers a pitch in through the rain during the Sointula Young Guns' game against Paul's Balls Sunday in Sointula. Below, the Young Guns' Brendon Allen loses the ball as Deon Middleton of the Old Guys steals second, and Taegan Griffith samples a shrimp kebab. J.R. Rardon 2012 Sointula Invitational Baseball Tournament Monday, May 21 Championship: Hyde Creek Hillbillys 9, Paul’s Balls 8 Semifinals Hillbillys 9, Rangers 5 Paul's Balls 6, Cardinals 5 Round-robin Saturday, May 19 Hillbillys 21, Sointula Young Guns 6 Sointula Old Guys 12, Port McNeill Rangers 1 Paul’s Balls 7, Courtenay Cardinals 0 Hillbillys 6, Old Guys 2 Cardinals 16, Young Guns 2 Rangers 3, Paul’s Balls 0 Sunday, May 20 Cardinals 11, Old Guys 2 Paul’s Balls 8, Young Guns 4 Hillbillys 8, Rangers 0 Old Guys 13, Young Guns 11 Cardinals 6, Rangers 1 Hillbillys 6, Paul's Balls 1

Wanda Laughlin, who has worked this tournament since its start in 1994 and who is current chair of the rec association. “Everybody’s out doing something; everybody’s chipping in. We need to try to do something to fix up our halls.” The tournament

included two teams from the Comox Valley, the Hyde Creek Hillbillys and Port McNeill Rangers of the North Vancouver Island Baseball League, and assorted individual players who grew up in Sointula before moving away. The Hillbillys won

"It's a whole community thing. Everybody's out doing something; everybody's chipping in." Wanda Laughlin

their third straight tournament title in dramatic fashion, scoring a 9-8 win over Paul’s Balls of Courtenay

on a two-out, walkoff ground ball by Taylor Galeazzi in the bottom of the final inning. Paul’s Balls had just

taken the lead in the top of the inning, overcoming a 6-3 deficit through a combination of timely hits and fielding miscues by the Hillbillys. “It was pretty exciting,” said Ivan Hall, who started the game for the Hillbillys but had long since moved to the outfield by the time all the fireworks commenced. “They were two pretty even teams, actually. It could have gone either way.”

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Mitchell Classic seeks a few good dreams J.R. Rardon Gazette editor Willie Mitchell still occasionally gets asked if he’s going to host another Willie Mitchell Classic event on the North Island. What he’d really like to do is share some of the money raised in the original 2006 golf tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. “We’ve spent almost $20,000 so far to help youth achieve their goals, but that’s only about half of what we’ve got,” said Mitchell, the NHL defenseman who grew up in Port McNeill and who still spends time on the North Island during the off-season. “We still have a lot of money there for kids aspiring to their dreams.” That original benefit tournament, which fea-

tured appearances by several of Mitchell’s hockey-playing

"We'd love to hear the story, and we'd love to help out if the situation is right." Willie Mitchell

pals, brought a huge response in both volunteer help and in donations, from businesses and individuals. It also provided a substantial pool of money intended to help North Island youths 19-under across a wide spectrum of needs. And that money is still out there for the taking if applicants simply con-

award-winning video producer after the Mitchell Classic provided him with a new high-definition video camera. The Classic has also assisted young triathletes with racing cycles, training and other equipment and, most recently, helped with travel expenses for Trevor Harder and Danielle Lacasse to attend the Young Science Canada national science fair in Prince Edward Island. “That’s why we put it Jaylon Grenier of Port Hardy, who received a triathlon racing together, so people could cycle, is just one of the local beneficiaries of the Willie Mitchell jump over those hurdles, Classic. File photo by J.R. Rardon bust through those doors tact the Willie Mitchell Mitchell. “For all the Megan, has already and come out the other Classic with a short people who donated assisted North Island side with some gratifiletter describing their and worked hard to youth across a wide cation,” said Mitchell. goals and the obstacles make (the Classic) a spectrum of interest “It’s such a rewarding success, it’s our duty areas. Perhaps the most to reaching them. thing to be a part of “We found out we to give away all the decorated case was that.” can have an event and money before we hold that of North Island Secondary student and raise all this money, another event.” The Willie Mitchell aspiring filmmaker but making people aware it’s available is Classic, which is admin- Colin Minihan, who another issue,” said istered by Willie’s wife went on to become an

The classic funding is not designed for groups or organizations; it’s specifically meant to help individuals. Other than that, though, we have no parameters,” Mitchell said. “It’s not purely for athletics, not purely academics. It could be the arts, whatever.” To apply for a grant from the Mitchell Classic, email williemitchellclassic.com with a short description of yourself, your dream or goal, and your need in reaching that goal. “We’d live to hear the story, and we’d love to help out if the situation is right,” Mitchell said. “No one should feel intimidated about writing in and sharing what their passions are.”

A.J. Elliott gets Charlie Cup point Gazette staff SOINTULA—Gwen Trafton, a Grade 2 student at A.J. Elliott School, earned a point for her school in Charlie Cup checkers championship play last weekend. But heading down the home stretch to the June Long Weekend finals, Port Hardy’s Avalon Adventist Junior Academy still holds a substantial lead

Racing begins Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Triport Speedway kicks off the local stock car racing season with a drivers’ “play day” this Saturday, and the competition schedule begins in earnest the following week. The play day gives drivers a chance to test out their vehicles and track conditions as a tuneup. Admission is free for the public to view the vehicles in action. The event begins at 1 p.m.

in Cup play. Trafton swept five of five checkers games in a series against contest host David Lyon during last weekend’s Sointula Invitational Baseball Tournament to earn the school point and a music CD for a prize. The win left A.J. Elliott tied with several other schools for second place in the 201112 Charlie Cup, which runs through the school

year. But Avalon has a 7-1 lead over the other competitors, with events remaining at Friday’s Port McNeill Schools Fun Fair and the annual June Sports in Alert Bay on Father’s Day weekend. Last weekend, Trista Stevens won a digital camera from Lyon by topping a guess-thattune contest. She correctly guessed 22 of 30 songs.

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Right, Jennifer Detoro of Port Hardy became just the third woman in B.C. to achieve 5th dan status following testing at the recent Canadian Karate Championships in Vancouver. Below, Sensei Ivan Detoro of Port Hardy's Bushido Shotokan karate-do works with Jennifer during a class last week at Port Hardy Civic Centre. J.R. Rardon

Karate student joins exclusive company J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— Miwako Nicol is a 2nd-dan black belt who trains at a reputable karate dojo in Vancouver. But she enjoys her periodic trips to Port Hardy. After all, there is a much higher level of instruction here. Port Hardy’s Bushido Shotokan Karate-do school, or dojo, bolstered its resume in impressive fashion at the recent Karate Canada National Championships in Vancouver, when Jennifer Detoro became just the third woman currently in B.C. to successfully test for her 5th dan (fifth-degree) black belt.

During the same event, her husband Ivan Detoro, instructor of the local school and another 5th dan sensei, successfully earned his Level B judging certification, which qualifies him to judge top international-level competitions. A d d i t i o n a l l y, Jennifer Detoro added Level C judging to her growing list of qualifications during the event’s testing. “There’s a hell of a lot of talent here,” said Nicol, whose husband works in Port Hardy, allowing her periodic trips to the North Island. “There’s depth here, and commitment and passion and knowledge. “Here, I can train

with two 5th dan masters. In my own dojo, I train with a 3rd dan sensei.” The most remarkable part of Jennifer Detoro’s successful ascension to Godan level was simply being able to take part after being sidelined for an extended time by

injury. “The number one good thing for me is that I’m able to train again,” said Detoro. “Now I’m free of injuries. I don’t know if it’s because of that, but I felt relaxed. And that’s the first time I’ve truly been relaxed at any of the levels I’ve tested for.”

Nicol said Detoro inadvertently created one of the weekend’s running jokes when she appeared before the master judging her test wearing a wrap around her ankle. “The master asked her if she had any injuries,” Nicol said. “At first she was going to

say, ‘No.’ But the way he looked at her and asked, ‘Do you have any injuries?’, she finally said, ‘Just a torn ligament. No big deal.’” Detoro, according to Nicol, breezed through her chosen kata — a series of movements judged on their accuracy and timing — and followed that by acing a second kata chosen by the master judge. The Detoros did not attend the nationals to compete, but they did take advantage of the opportunity of the West Coast venue to test, to watch many of the events and to meet with some of the top masters in North America. “For me, I don’t real-

ly focus on how the competition is going,” Jennifer Detoro said. “For me it’s to reconnect with old friends. And we were excited to see these masters, because we don’t often get to see the top women masters.” The fact that the Detoros specifically chose this competition for their testing is a mark of their ability and commitment to the sport, said Nicol. “Whenever you attend an international competition, whether here or in the U.S., you’re going to see a highly esteemed panel of judges,” Nicol said. “People who want easy grading won’t choose to do their tests at these competitions.”

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GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/12

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PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/12

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We’ll take care of it Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres is a dynamic and expanding General and Life insurance brokerage with 13 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have been tailoring the insurance needs of our customers for over 100 years on Vancouver Island. VIIC is prepared to offer an excellent team-focused working environment coupled with a competitive salary and beneďŹ t package. Position Available: Part time Auto Insurance Sales & Service Representative Location: 1-7053 Market Street, Port Hardy, B.C. QualiďŹ cations: Ideal candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Education and training will be provided. Please send your current resume along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to join our team to: Meagan Cadwallader, Branch Manager mcadwallader@viic.ca by June 7, 2012

PaciďŹ c Coastal Airlines, Port Hardy Position: (1) Temporary (Seasonal) Full Time Ramp Agent Location: Port Hardy Rate of Pay: $11.94 per hour Hours of Work: As Per Shift Schedule Effective Date: June 1st, 2012 - September 2012 Responsibilities: • Loading / Unloading PCA and Charter aircrafts • Accepting and releasing of freight • Writing airway bills • Towing and daily inspections of PCA aircraft QualiďŹ cations or Skills Required: • Must have a valid class 5 license with airbrakes endorsement. • Must be willing to work in a team environment or with minimal supervision • Must have effective customer service skills • Must be effective in oral and written skills as well as basic math skills • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs • Able to stand over long periods of time • Is able to work shifts and can withstand a work environment that can be subject to exposure outdoors during inclement weather conditions Send application to: Application Deadline: April 25th, 2012 May 28th, 2012 Interested Applicants should forward resume to: PaciďŹ c Coastal Airlines E-Mail Address: careers@paciďŹ ccoastal.com. Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051.

DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilďŹ eld service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780-875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply.

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.

TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Journeyman Automotive Service Technician required. 45 minutes North of Edmonton, Alberta. Busy at rate Chrysler dealership. Above average wages to commensurate with training level achieved. Chrysler experience an asset but not essential. 4th year apprentice considered. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1780-349-6493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com

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An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our eet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated ďŹ eld work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 COOKS & SERVERS Full-time and part-time Northern Lights Restaurant in Port McNeill Apply in person or call 250-956-3263

DUNLOP’S HOME Hardware is looking to ďŹ ll the following position: Truck driver - delivery - yard man. Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement is required. Experience in crane operation is an asset but will provide training for the right applicant. This is a fulltime position and weekend work may be required. Interested persons may submit their resume by: fax: 250-9496620; email: hhdunlop@gmail.com or in person: 8945 Granville St. Port Hardy. Thank you for your interest.

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Electricians Wanted Electrical contractor, located in Port Hardy on N. Van Island. Range of service includes residential, commercial and light industrial installations and maintenance. Journeyman Electrician - Require valid driver’s licence, electrical trade certiďŹ cate, BCTQ. Group beneďŹ t package provided. Please email resume to kkelec@ cablerocket.com or fax to 250-949-9230.

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and beneďŹ t package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. QualiďŹ cations shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Meet interesting people, see the North Island and earn good money at the same time. Town Taxi is looking for a few good drivers. We are willing to pay for the class 4 drivers licence and train the right applicant. Please fax resume to: 250-949-9656.

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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Boom man •Heavy Duty Mechanics •CertiďŹ ed Contract Coast Fallers; Fallers with Bullbucking/Chargehand experience an asset •Grapple Yarder Operator •Hooktender •Chaser •Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operator •Log Loader-Dryland Sort Operator Fulltime with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca. WANT TO see scenic BC! Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + BeneďŹ ts. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550

Human Resources Manager Port Hardy Processing Plant Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of quality farmed salmon. Our Canadian operation requires an experienced professional to lead the human resources activities at our processing plant, located in Port Hardy. The plant operates 2 shifts per day, 5 days/week year-round, producing high quality whole ďŹ sh and ďŹ llets for our customers in North America and Asia. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all human resources functions at the plant, with an emphasis on recruitment and retention, labour relations and attendance management. This is a key role on the plant management team. You will be counted on to be a proactive, team-focused leader, capable of developing effective working relationships, resolving and supporting the continuous improvement of plant operations. If you possess the attributes we desire and want to join a progressive company in a dynamic industry, view the posting at www.MarineHarvestCanada.com and apply.

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Send application to: Application Deadline: May 28th, 2012 Interested Applicants should forward resume to: PaciďŹ c Coastal Airlines E-Mail Address: careers@paciďŹ ccoastal.com. Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.

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PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm furnished •2 bdrm $550 Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

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SEAWIND ESTATES COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT Large shop at 101 Coal Harbour Main, includes outbuilding storage, use of waste oil facility. Some equipment available. Rent and hydro $1300. Please call 250949-8147.

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Mukwilla Lake makes exercise worthwhile The painting shown here it is best traversed by canoe was from a pencil sketch or kayak. A powered boat done from my canoe on would be overkill. How do you Mukwilla Lake. get there? Not It is a delightful very secluded, spot with a range it is nevertheof mountains less easy to looking down miss because on a small body it doesn’t look of water that has like much from trout jumping the logging everywhere. road, Atluk It’s one of Main, that runs those small A Brush with right beside it. North Island Henschel Atluk Main, Lakes that has with Gordon until it branchlittle road access, Henschel es off to the so, unless you right, is part of use a boat, getting around its shores is the road to Zeballos. The virtually impossible. Just a turn is well marked with little over a kilometre long, directional signs but if you

find yourself taking a left up a very steep hill up a long grade you’ve probably missed it! After you leave the main road to Zeballos and take off on Atluk Main, keep a sharp eye on your right for Mukwilla for it makes its appearance only a couple of kilometres after you make the turn. On the day I put my canoe into Mukwilla it was wild and windy along the coast. Here, deep in the hills, not a breeze disturbed the surface of a placid mirror. As I launched the canoe from the road with some difficulty, I wondered if the exercise was worthwhile,

since the view from this end was nothing special. I didn’t appreciate it fully until I had paddled to the far end and made the turn to

see the view shown in the painting. I had long wanted to explore this lake but I didn’t really know why until this moment. It was a

breathtaking image, a mistshrouded mountain majesty that I hoped I could do justice with my sketchbook. Here, almost directly overhead, was the range that, in the distance, captivated my eyes each time I drove down-Island. Today, Pinder Peak, the mountain with the unmistakable hook, beckoned to me and then hid behind the clouds, not to appear again for the remainder of the day. I used a grouping of old cedar snags to frame the mountain background to complete the composition. Another wonderful North Island Lake to add to my collection!

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