North Island Gazette, June 07, 2012

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PAGE 14 North Island soccer players mixed and matched on teams in jamborees held in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

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Somewhere over the rainbow Clockwise from left, Sadie van Rossum and Chase Lussier add colour to the procession during North Island Secondary School’s graduation ceremony Saturday at Chilton Regional Arena; grads celebrate on a bus ride to the arena; Breanna Podlasly soaks in the adulation of the audience. Port Hardy Secondary’s grad takes place at PHSS this Saturday. See more online at northislandgazette.com and in this week’s special insert.

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Ranger presented Queen’s medal Gazette staff A Port Hardy Canadian Ranger was among 12 members honoured last weekend as part of the 2012 Canadian Forces Recognition Program.

Master Corporal Tom Cook, a senior technician at Dave Landon Motors, was presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Medal and was recognized in the House of Commons Monday during a visit to Ottawa for the CF Recognition Program festivities.

Cook, who was recognized for his work with the local Canadian Rangers and particularly his involvement with and support of the Junior Canadian Rangers,

“He’s a stellar individual and someone who’s really appreciated in the community.”

Todd Landon

was the only Ranger among the 12 Canadian Forces members selected from

across the country.

Cook could not be reached for comments,

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but Todd Landon, general manager of Dave Landon Motors, said the staff was proud of his selection.

“Tom doesn’t say much; he’s a pretty quiet guy,” said Landon. “But I’m not surprised at all to see him selected for this. He’s a stellar individual and someone who’s really appreciated in the community.”

The dozen honourees were selected from across the spectrum of Canadian Forces, including air, land and marine forces, military police, health services, recruitment and the mechanical and engineering division.

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Sparks celebrate 2nd year Sparks were advanced into Brownies while 1st year Sparks received basdges at the advancement ceremony at Eagle View Elementary May 22.

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from page 1 Their activities in Ottawa included participation in the Walk/ Run in Red, a brunch hosted by the CF Chief Warrant Officer and the visit to the House of Commons, where they were honoured during question period.

“These deserving members have been selected from across the country for the exceptional performance of their duties and their valuable contribution to the Canadian Forces and our nation,”

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Living Oceans Society names new director Susanne Martin Black Press Karen Wristen has taken over the helm of the Living Oceans Society just when it’s headed into turbulent waters.

The non-profit society is the largest Canadian organization that focuses exclusively on marine conservation, working with the federal government to create domestic legislation. But this climate of cooperation changed when the government pushed ahead with the Enbridge pipeline project. And, at a time that could see an exponential increase in tanker traffic, the oils spill response team has been drastically reduced. “[It] leaves us with very few avenues to cooperate. It puts us in an adversarial position that wasn’t our choice.�

Wristen adds that it’s only possible to “work with a mature and responsible government that is actually interested in solutions.� “There should not be any oil tankers in our marine protected areas.�

Wristen’s new task is raising awareness about the Northern Gateway project and tanker issue. “We’ll work in coastal communities around BC to let people know what to expect,� she says. “We’ve done a lot of good work already.

We have expert reports that deal with marine safety and ecosystems protection and we’ve built an oil spill model that is running on our website.�

This comes at the heels of the federal government’s decision to disband local oil spill response teams. “The reason given by the minister of environment is cost saving,� Wristen says. “But without the team to coordinate local response, there will be no ability to tell responders about local conditions. They won’t know where the clam

beaches are or where the salmon spawn.

Without the local knowledge, the navigational risk to a ship in distress is huge.�

This makes the job of the spill operator trying to clean up and salvage a ship very hard, Wristen says.

In order to operate in Canadian waters, a tanker is required to hire a company commissioned to do the clean-up as part of the insurance. “When the spill happens on the central coast, for example, the operator may be dispatched from an urban centre and has no ability to get detailed knowledge of the local environment.

Environment Canada had a team made up of representatives from local communities and that has been cut in terms of number of staff. And the office has been relocated to Gatineau, Quebec. “[Canada] didn’t do a great job with oil spill response before the cut, according to a report of the auditor general’s report in 2010,� Wristen adds, and with the potential increase in tanker traffic, this protection is needed more than ever.

The former executive director was Jennifer Lash and she “built the society into an incredible science-based organization.� As Wristen

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But she stresses that the society still pursues avenues of collaboration, for instance with the provincial government.

gets ready for a “different kind of playing field,� Lash is running the tar sands campaign. “We’ll plan the future differently,� says Wristen who divides her time between Living

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The proceeds from the last three Quatsino derbies have gone towards the new roof on Photo submitted the museum.

Quatsino derby off for 2012 Gazette staff The annual Quatsino fishing derby has been cancelled for this summer.

Organizers are happy to announce that they will be taking a wellearned break after reaching their fundrais-

ing goal for the year.

The popular derby had been tentatively scheduled for the B.C. Day long weekend but the hard work of volunteers has seen the committee reach their target earlier than expected.

The derby, an annual event since 2007, has raised more than $10,000 over the last three summers, which has paid for a new roof for the Quatsino Museum.

On behalf of the organizers, Gwen Hansen

would like to thank everyone that has contributed to making the fundraising a success.

“Thank you to all our derby fundraiser supporters and we look forward to seeing you again in 2013,” Hansen said.

THE FIGHT A huge thank you to all of the volunteers, businesses and donors

funding life-saving research and prevention programs and improving the quality of life of people living with cancer through information and support.

Just for You A huge

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We take great joy in announcing that our son,

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in September of this year.

We wish this promising family a very happy and adventurous future together.

We love you all so very much, Mom and Dad.

Courtesy of Island Foods you receive a free pop with every Just for You Placed in the Gazette!

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A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, participants and people who donated to the 7th Annual Relay for Life!

The Port Hardy Lions The Port Hardy and Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Depts Malone’s Bistro Busy B’s Overwaitea B&C Foods Sysco Cafe Guido Seto’s Wok and Grill Sporty Bar Captain Hardy’s Island Foods Water Pure and Simple The Fruit Truck Quarterdeck Pub School District # 85 Macandale’s Marine Harvest Keltic Seafoods

Port Hardy Rotary Scotiabank The North Island Gazette 1240 The Port Radio K&K Electric Fox’s Disposal Mar’s Toys Keta Cable The District of Port Hardy Port Hardy Bulldozing The Hobby Nook Budget The Insurance Centre The Charlton Dancers Sandra Boyd Malcolm Fleeton Kendra Hall Pat Dempsey

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From the Relay for Life Organizing Committee, see you next year!

for my two triathletes & all the rest of the Port Hardy competitors!

8 medals brought home!

—from the Greniers The Eagle View PAC would like to send out a HUGE Thank You to: Paul Tupper and PH BULL for hauling all those trucks of gravel as well as the other machines for digging, dumping and spreading of the gravel.

Ryan Handley/Triport Renovations for taking multiple ‘work days’ to install.

SD 85’s Maintenance Team for ordering, building and taking down the safety fence.

JM’s Welding for getting a couple pieces ready with very short notice.

Orca Sand & Gravel for all those yards of gravel-looks beautiful!

Hardy Builders’ Supply for their crane and helping with the materials and the delivery of the playground.

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All the volunteers for your hours of raking, shoveling, putting together, lifting and having fun!

Finally, none of this would have happened without all of you who contributed to all of our fundraisers!

Thank You EVERYONE

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Village of Port Alice End of an era Shaen and Debbie Malone are presented the Paul Harris Fellow awards from Port Hardy Rotary president Rebecca Olesen after ser ving Rotarians their final lunch at Malone’s Oceanside Bistro.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 495, 2004 In accordance with Section 124(3) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Port Alice intends to consider amendments to “Procedure Bylaw No. 495” at the June 13th, 2012 Regular Council meeting which commences at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Port Alice Council Chambers located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC. A summary of the proposed amendments, incorporated into draft Procedure Bylaw No. 590, 2012 is provided below: Application of Rules and Procedure: This section has been updated to replace “the new Roberts Rules of Order 2nd Edition, 1998” with “general parliamentary procedures”.

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Order of Proceedings and Business: This section has been updated to change the order of agenda items for all Regular Council meetings to the following: (i) Call meeting to order by presiding (vi) Communications; (vii) New Business member; (viii) Reports; (ii) Adoption of agenda (as presented (ix) Bylaws; or with additions and/or (x) Question Period; deletions); (xi) Notice of In-Camera Meeting (iii) Delegations; (xii) Adjournment. (iv) Minutes; (v) Old Business; Designation of Member to Act in Place of the Mayor: In the event that the Mayor is expected to be unable to perform his/her duties for an extended period, Council may designate a member by resolution to act in place of the Mayor until such time as the Mayor returns to duty.

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Copies of draft Procedure Bylaw No. 590, 2012 are available for review at the Village of Port Alice municipal office located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC.

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The Port McNeill and District Chamber of Commerce is now and has been actively participating in the Coordinated Workforce; advocating on behalf of Port McNeill and North Island business.

The Web Portal project is a excellent opportunity to raise the profile of Port McNeill and your particular business!

Please consider contacting Penni Adams, Project Coordinator, and check things out.

Date: Thursday June 21 Location: Seven Hills Golf Course Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm OrcaFest 2012- Theme: “Celebrating the Orca” For more information concerning OrcaFest (parade, market and events) please contact the Port Chamber of Commerce office ASAP and we will get this party started!

Call 250-956-3131 or email to pmccc@ island.net to get connected!

Canada Day in Port McNeill ~ Sunday, July 1 Activities happening throughout the day!

Beginning with a Children’s Fishing Derby right in Port McNeill; Port McNeill Airport Flying Show; Children’s Activities on the Harbour in the afternoon

and more! Watch for posters with locations and times! Interested parties please contact the Chamber Office to become involved.

Congratulation North Island Secondary 2012 Graduates!

The Port McNeill and District Chamber of Commerce celebrates the graduating class of 2012! Special thanks to Marketplace IGA and Peoples Drug Mart for their kind donations of food and drinks during the “Kodak” moments. Appreciation to the Town of Port McNeill and the Port McNeill Museum for providing the beautiful backgrounds for our graduates and families.

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour her Majesty for service to her country. It will be during this “Jubilee” year, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized for their contributions and achievements. Please consider nominating a deserving North Island resident.

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Remember your roots As Willie Mitchell and the Los Angeles Kings rolled to a 3-0 Stanley Cup finals lead with their win Monday, anticipation of the Cup’s eventual arrival in Port McNeill grew keen.

Having gone to press with this edition prior to last night’s Game 4 in Los Angeles, the Gazette was unaware whether the 35-year-old Mitchell will finally get to hoist the elusive chalice, or whether he plans to spend his personal 24 hours with the Cup in Port McNeill.

Indeed, why should he? What does Mitchell owe his hometown?

In this period between graduation ceremonies at North Island Secondary and Port Hardy Secondary schools, that’s a question 2012 graduates should ask themselves between the congratulations, the photos and the parties.

Each year at this time graduation speakers — and this column — typically congratulate grads while offering exhortation, encouragement or advice for those heady days to come.

But we urge our grads to take a moment to look back.

Look beyond the lack of big-city amenities missing in our rural communities. See instead the people who have shared of their time, their labour, their money and, quite simply, their care for your well-being and success.

Consider just where, precisely, you would be headed today without that support. Then consider why Mitchell, who already donates to multiple youth association functions here each year, took time in the middle of his Cup chase to exhort local youths to contact his Willie Mitchell Classic for funds available to help them realize their dreams.

You may see you don’t need to bring home the biggest prize in sports to pay back what you’ve been given.

We Asked You Question:

Have you volunteered for any of the cleanup events on the North Island this spring?

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Port Hardy Canadian Ranger was among just 12 Canadian Forces members recognized with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.

Fishing derby enthusiasts won’t have the annual Quatsino Derby available this summer as organizers take a well-deserved break.

Chaos reigns in wake of HST VICTORIA – The old saying goes that if you like sausages and laws, you shouldn’t watch either one being made.

The legislature’s sausage factory worked overtime to crank out a pile of legislative change before the government choked off debate and shut it down for the summer. This is after a dozen complicated bills were stuffed into the hopper in the final month.

For the first time in B.C. history, debate was carried on in three separate chambers to try to get through it all. It created a chaotic scene, with politicians and reporters dashing around trying to create the impression they were on top of it all.

The NDP opposition screamed bloody murder about this travesty, especially as the clock ran down last week and bills were assigned a token 30 or 45 minutes to meet the B.C. Liberal government’s arbi-

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trary deadline.

Alas, what little time was allowed for the opposition to question legislation was largely frittered away with the usual partisan sniping.

The good news is that this mad rush wasn’t a calculated scheme to ram through unpopular, unfair measures.

Quite the contrary. The B.C. Liberal government’s back is to the wall, trying to do what the public and circumstances demand and save its own skin.

Here’s a partial list of the

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that establishes an online system for disputing traffic tickets. Police will print out tickets from their cars instead of hand-writing them, and drivers will have an alternative way to argue about whether they really ran that red light.

Some legislation is to fix earlier screw-ups. The mistake of making transit operate on a poorly policed “honour system” goes back to Social Credit days.

There is finally a system to enforce collection of fines, on those rare occasions when someone is ticketed for taking a free ride.

Even with the last-minute rush, four bills couldn’t be rammed through. Since the legislature will almost certainly have to be recalled to impose a contract on teachers this fall, the government would do well to provide a couple of weeks for orderly debate at that time.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

marching orders. Get rid of the harmonized sales tax and bring back a computerized version of the old, inefficient provincial sales tax. Unclog the court system, which has become so constipated that a Stanley Cup riot fool can’t even plead guilty in a reasonable time. And find a way to make our growing population of urban anarchists and assorted other deadbeats pay to ride transit.

The HST exercise continues to exact its cost. The unprecedented job of creating a modern system for the archaic sales tax was the main cause of the legislative logjam, tying up government lawyers and delaying drafting of other bills. Small businesses that paid $3,000 to convert to HST get to pay another $3,000 to go back, and we had all better hope the new computer software works.

Speaking of computers, one of the laws passed amid the shouting is one A member of

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B.C. gas exports potential boon to Japan Dear editor: Amid the lingering fears from last year’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan recently shut down the last of its working reactors. What impact this is going to have on the world’s third-largest economy remains to be seen, but serious power shortages in Japan are expected to be the result if Japan decides not to repower these reactors.

As last year’s Japanese tsunami disaster painfully demonstrated, Mother Nature is not always the kindest parent. And when it comes to the distribution of energy resources, Mother Nature is decidedly unfair. Unlike B.C., where renewable and other energy resources are plentiful, Japan has very few energy resources, let alone clean or even renewable ones.

"Liquid natural gas is a source of clean energy that B.C. is in a prime position to supply to the Japanese people."

Given the serious lack of an ingredient essential to a modern technological society, namely, energy, one can easily imagine the kind of hardship power short-

ages are likely to cause for the people of Japan.

Moreover, as the global economy wobbles its way back to some semblance of recovery, meeting Japan’s

energy needs is going to be increasingly challenging for the Japanese people without the 30 per cent of their power they were getting from nuclear energy.

That’s why I’m encouraged by the steps being taken to include Japan in B.C.’s liquid natural gas energy export plans. Liquid natural gas is a source of clean energy that B.C. is in a prime position to sup-

ply to the Japanese people.

B.C.’s geographic separation from Japan is not really that great, as the tsunami debris washing up on our shore reminds us. So if we can do something concrete to help ease one of the ongoing hardships the Japanese people face as a result of the tsunami, then I’m all for it.

Sandra Robinson Maple Ridge

Union puts teachers in difficult position Dear editor, I have been a union member in the construction industry for 57 years; 40 working, 17 retired. I was the president of my local union (wood, wire and metal lathers), later to become part of the carpenters union. I negotiated contracts with employers, was a member of the Provincial Council of Ontario and was a delegate to an international convention in New York City, so I know a little bit about unions.

I just cannot understand why the unions go out of their way to make people hate them.

Take the transportation unions for example: they always manage to have their walkouts and strikes when it hurts the traveling public the most. In my opinion this is not the thing to do. We want the people on our side, not hating us. Besides, it never seems to work. What I’m saying is, that you put people who are too militant in

charge and this is what happens.

Now, take the teachers. Do they risk getting fined or expelled from the union for volunteering to help the students on their own time?

There are a lot of teachers that want to help the students, and some do. This causes dissension among the members, and that sure does not help the union’s position.

Losing your job for helping students on your own time, how stupid can you get?

These kids are the future of our nation and you want to deprive them of a chance to get into programs that teach many life lessons?

It does not make sense to me; I thought this was a free country, but I guess not. No wonder people hate unions. I have great respect for all teachers — my son is one of them — and that is the way I see it.

D.W. Fraser Port Hardy

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Kaitlyn and Roma Joseph work the grill during a CIBC barbeque to benefit B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation Friday afternoon in Port McNeill.

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Billions should go to people, not fighter jets Dear editor, Re: The day I almost quit reading the Gazette: Anyone of the Gazette readers who has followed my occasional letters to the editor and/or read some of my ads, aimed to get a certain message across, will know that I consider a local paper extremely important.

The one issue where the Gazette editor/publisher decided to issue a feel-good weekly telling us they could find no bad news or almost no bad news (I would have to double check, although either way it does not make

much difference), I had difficulties buying my friend’s copy – my own copy is house delivered.

I sympathize with the people in charge of making decisions weekly what goes and what does not go into publication. Anyone who listens a great deal to our national radio, the CBC, has heard enough stories of journalists fired from major newspapers because they did not observe policy from “above” – some right-wing, in-power, Westablishment type of policy.

Take the case of the

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Chinese dissident.

He objected to the one-child policy of the government, invoking his right to democratic freedom, as if this entitles him to condemn his government. Those opposed to official Chinese government orders re the one-child policy tried to exploit this situation, expressing sympathy for the dissenter. In fact, more than sympathy was expressed; it was exploited for and on behalf of Western democratic freedom — “Come to America: here you can do anything you like!”

And what nonsense! What if the Chinese population of 1.3 billion people doubled in fifty years, as the world population has more than doubled since 1960! Anyone can see the hypocrisy, the dishonesty in all this.

Let me return to our own small (but not so small, if you are personally affected) local situation.

In a small town one cannot fail to observe the increasing numbers of employable Aboriginal people who walk about all day, nothing to do and no money in their pockets. If you listened to

the lawyer representing the Pineridge First Nation community in Nebraska, suing the liquor producing and distribution people for $500 million for the damage done to the aboriginal people, you will get an idea of the extent of the problem also in Canada of the First Nations people.

I suggest the $25,000,000,000 planned to spend on modern fighter aircraft, that money be spent locally, First Nation community to First Nation community from coast to coast, to undo the damage done

to the people of this geographically great land.

This German immigrant of 61 years in the country and in his 82nd year, is especially sensitized to the injustice in the world. The reasons for that, there is not enough time and space here to explain. I leave it to the imagination of the reader of the Gazette to figure it out for him/herself.

May the Gazette thrive for years to come, allowing freedom of expression from every shade of persuasion!

Wilhelm Waldstein Port Hardy

The goal is to publish every letter, so keep them brief, clear and to the point. Be hard on the problem, not the person; skip quotes except where readily confirmable; accept editing for length and legality. Include full name and home community (plus phone number to confirm authorship). Mail, fax, email or drop off c/o the editor by 4:00 pm Friday.

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June 7 Seniors Week - Representatives from General Health Care and Auriculo Medicine. 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.

June 8 Seniors Week - Bag lunch at noon at Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.

June 8 World Oceans Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre.

Shore walks, touch tank, crafts, Tundra the wolf and much more. For information please call Kari at 250-9497622.

On Malcolm Island, beach clean-up 11 a.m. at Kemp Beach. Meet the following day, 11 a.m. June 9, at Malcolm Island Lions Club Community Wharf for lots of additional activities.

June 9 Seniors Week - Closing day. Hamburger and hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Port Hardy Museum 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 9 Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society hosts adult tutor training, 8:30 a.m., Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Full-day session for volunteers interested in helping adult learners with reading, numeracy and speaking.

Lunch included. Info, Linda Walton 250-956-3816 or Nikki Shaw 250-949-9669.

June 13 North Island Community Services Society invites you to their 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 Cape Scott Wind Farm open house, 4-7 p.m., Providence Place in Port Hardy. Everyone welcome to attend, meet those behind the project and have questions answered.

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.

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June 30-July 2 First Canada Day Regatta in Sointula. Races, beer garden, prizes, dragon boat rides, bird watching, museum tours and a blacksmithing demonstration. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the Malcolm Island Lions Club’s Friends In Need Now Fund. For more information, contact regattasointula@gmail.com, or contact Ivana MacDougall at 250-973-6975.

July 1 Alert Bay hosts its first Dog Run mountain bike race.

A free race for kids 10 and under begins at 8 a.m. and the main race begins at 10 a.m. Awards and a dance afterwards. Register in advance online for $25, or purchase dance tickets for $15 at www.thedogrun.ca. Registration will also be available the day of the race. All proceeds go to support animal rescue.

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Peonies bring colour to Island

The last week of May and the first few weeks into June seems to be peony time on the North Island. These big, bold flowers are part of nearly every garden and seem to thrive in the wet climate up here.

Peonies come in a variety of colours: red, white, maroon, yellow and pink and even combinations of colours. There are also tree peonies in several different colours. After the bloom is finished, the peony foliage, with its distinctive shape, is an addition to the flower border, a bit of added texture.

Election Day was when we staked and tied our peonies this year.

There is a time period before the blooms come out, when it is advisable to stake peonies. We use the old-fashioned bamboo stakes with green jute twine, but there are ready-made metal cone frames available from garden shops (for the time-challenged gardener).

You want to try to

Ground Effects Heather Brown

...the right staking day turned out to be election day. stake when the plant has reached a height that will support the blooms, but not so early as to distort the natural, classic shape of a peony. If you wait too long, the plants will bloom, pick up a load of water from a rain shower and crash all over the lawn in unsightly heaps.

This year, the right staking day turned out to be election day. This

is the first year that our new oriental tree peonies bloomed. We have two large yellow tree peonies that we picked up at Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Nursery a few years back. A year ago, in February, we chanced upon some very small, bargain, tree peonies at the Seattle Flower Show. They were $5 apiece (U.S., of course). Tree peonies regularly sell for $50 apiece, if you can find them. We bought three of them and grew them over the summer in pots. This spring I set them out and they are about to bloom for the first time. The labels I put on the original pots washed out over the winter, and so the flower colour will be a nice surprise for us.

Maybe we should try to get some more bargains at Seattle this winter — a good excuse to go back to the show again!

Heather Brown is a seasoned North Island gardener. Email questions to hmbrown@ cablerocket.com.

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Alert Bay Annual Report: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 98 of the Community Charter that the Municipal Annual Report for 2011 is available in the Village Office or on our website www. alertbay.ca.

The contents of annual report include, but aren’t limited to: The 2011 Audited Financial Statements, progress on the goals and objectives of Council for 2011, statement of goals and objectives for 2012 and the statement of financial information.

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Elena Rardon Gazette staff North Island Secondary School will host a meeting June 12 for parents, teachers and future grads to discuss the future of NISS graduation ceremonies.

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NISS officials noted

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Organizers sought for N.I. Terry Fox Runs Gazette staff The Terry Fox Foundation BC & Yukon Division is seeking community Run Organizers in both Sointula

and Woss Lake.

This year’s national Terry Fox Run Day will take place on Sunday, September 16.

One run will begin in Port

Hardy at the PHSS track, with registration starting at 9:30 a.m.

The Foundation is still looking for a motivated

individual to take on the role as a Run Organizer for Sointula or Woss Lake’s Terry Fox Run. If you are interested, contact Donna

White by email at bcyukon@terryfoxrun.org or by phone at 1-888-836-9786.

The Terry Fox Foundation was founded in 1980 and

has since fundraised more than $600 million for cancer research.

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CLN Machine Shop of Port McNeill, which fabricates metal equipment parts for several North Island industries, has a computer-interface machining centre for faster turnaround times and even custom items not readily available outside the North Island. “This machine is going to speed things up around here,� CLN owner Carl Nissen said after taking possession of the machine last summer. “This opens up a whole new range of things we can fabricate.

And it’s going to reduce downtime for businesses that need machinery components.�

Nissen opened the shop on the corner of McNeill Drive and Cedar Street in 1992 and the business has been fabricating parts for business and individuals since, including power-generating windmills like those at the Town OfďŹ ce and at West Coast Helicopters. “If people want the stuff, it’s done right here,â€? said Nissen. “It keeps the work local, and that’s a plus, too.â€?

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June 9 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 4 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. Makeup of suspended game, followed by full game at 6 p.m.

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. Mandatory pre-ride; arrive early to register. Uphill shuttle will be provided.

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June 14-17 Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch hosts its Father’s Day tournament throughout the weekend. 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, deadline 5 p.m.

June 8. Two flights Saturday, one flight and prizes Sunday, To register or for info, call Bill Gray, 250-9497623, or Lito Pineda, 250-956-5234.

Fishing 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.

Soccer Annual June Sports soccer tournament, parade and pageant, Alert Bay. Adult and youth divisions, kids games, more.

O'Connor roughed up in mod race J.R. Rardon Gazette editor One night, Port Hardy modified stock car driver Lawrence O’Connor had one hand around a track girl and the other around the winner's trophy.

The next, he was in the back of an ambulance, engaged in a heated exchange with the rival driver who put him there.

“It was kind of like the best of weekends and the worst of weekends, all rolled into one,” O'Connor said, able to smile ruefully as he surveyed the wreckage of his Harris modified racer back in Port Hardy last week.

O’Connor’s wild weekend came during the annual Memorial Day (U.S.) Weekend showcase at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., where he has been a regular for five seasons.

Modified stock car driver Lawrence O'Connor and crew chief Bill Milligan of Port Hardy enjoy their moment in the winner's circle May 26 at Grays Harbor Aaron Reed Raceway in Elma, Wash.

Even when he posted a rare clean-sweep weekend at the track, however, O’Connor has never been in the spotlight in quite the fashion he was May 27, after the failure of track officials to signal a caution led to

Matt Mitchell plowing into O’Connor as the local driver sat disabled following a collision with the wall coming out of turn two.

The crash earned its own Youtube video clip, drew the ire of track regulars and has

led to a review of policy

by Grays Harbor. Even the track announcer can clearly be heard in the video shouting, “You gotta be kidding me! I did not just see that!”

The trouble actually began earlier Sunday, when rainshowers left a trench of water low on the inside of the first corner. O’Connor, fresh off his feature main victory one night earlier and racing a spanking-new vehicle purchased for this season, was running second to Mitchell with two laps remaining when his car splashed through the water and crossed the track.

O'Connor slowed, but still slid into the wall before losing a wheel, bouncing off and coming to rest parallel to the wall.

Trailing drivers managed to slip past him without incident but, inexplicably, no

caution flag was thrown.

Mitchell, running hard in the lead and unaware of the crash, barrelled through the same turn on his next lap and slid through the same water, slamming O’Connor’s disabled car into the wall yet again while missing his fuel cell by just inches.

“It could have been a really nasty deal,” said O’Connor, who suffered a badly bruised leg and was taken off in the ambulance as a precaution.

“I had shut the car off and was getting ready to get out, but I hadn’t unhooked my harness yet.

“The real problem was that the water was there in the first place, and the secondary problem was that no caution (flag) was thrown.”

The link to the crash video can be accessed at w w w. n w r a c e c h a t . c o m / forum111/24014.html.

Speedway opens with 'good day of racing' J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— After winning the main event and topping the points standings on opening day at Triport Speedway, Glen Day proclaimed, “It was a good day.”

Runnerup Donnie Lawrence was somewhat more expansive.

“Any day you finish running, and all you have to do is wash (the car) up and bring it back, that’s a good day of racing,” Lawrence said.

That was the general consensus Sunday afternoon as the Triport Motor Sports Club kicked off the 2012 stock car racing season on the quarter-mile dirt oval. A modest field of seven cars began the day and, while three of them were sidelined by mechanical issues, none was irreparably damaged in a clean session of racing.

“I’m done for the day, but nothing’s too broke,” Paul Weeks said after rolling off the track with an oil leak 16 laps into the

Daniel Hovey wipes his brow as pit crew members work to replace a broken fan belt while his competitors circle under a caution flag in the background Sunday at Triport Speedway.

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25-lap main event.

Weeks brought two cars to the track and the second one fared somewhat better. By that time it was under the control of Daniel Hovey, whose own vehicle was the first forced to the pits with a broken transmission.

“I could have sat and watched,” Hovey said. “But then I saw (Weeks’s) No. 4 car sit-

"Any day you finish running ... that's a good day of racing."

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ting there and thought, ‘I’m going racing.’”

The day’s other casualty was the No. 15 car of track newcomer Ryan Doyle, the victim of a hole in the rear dif-

ferential that left a trail of fluid on the track and forced him off one lap before Weeks made his exit in the main event.

“I’ve got the wrong gears anyway, so I’m

not too broke up about it,” said Doyle, who constructed the racer around a 1981 Chevy Monte Carlo and competed for just the second time at the speedway. “Otherwise, the car itself seems to run well.”

Day, who also won the second heat race, took the lead for good with his pass of Lawrence, under the

flagman’s tower, 15 laps into the main.

Lawrence and Justin Reusch both took turns chasing him until forced off with flat tires, leaving Hovey — Day’s teammate racing a borrowed vehicle — as the final challenger for the checkered flag.

Hovey made a couple tries at an inside pass coming out of turn four, but rolled into the infield entering the final lap.

“I didn’t have any power steering there,” Hovey said. “I armstronged it the whole race. I just got tired.”

Hovey had the top qualifying time in his own car before it was sidelined, with the top four qualifiers separated by just six-tenths of a second. Lawrence claimed the trophy dash, while Reusch won the first heat followed by Lawrence and Day. Racing continues June 17 with the annual Father’s Day points series. All fathers get free admission into the event, which begins at 1 p.m.

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North Island Community Services Society would like to invite you to our

34th Annual General Meeting

Jamboree is a kick Above, Garrett Beek of Port McNeill and Aaliyah Stewart of Port Hardy wait for the falling ball in the U8 Soccer Jamboree in Port Hardy Saturday. Right, Carson Strang of Port McNeill is too late to prevent a pass by Serena King-Robertson of Port Hardy in the U12 Soccer Jamboree.

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Gazette staff Local youth soccer players put their rivalries aside for a weekend as the North Island Youth Soccer Association hosted its inaugural soccer jamboree to great success in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

The jamboree featured sessions for U6 and U10 players in Port McNeill

and U8 and U12 players in Port Hardy.

Boys and girls from both communities, as well as from Alert Bay, were scrambled into teams made up of players from each community and of each gender. They then played a series of friendly matches — no scorekeeping or playoff brackets at

stake — against each other throughout the day.

Regular league play resumes this weekend, followed by the final two tournaments of the 2012 spring season — the June Sports tournament in Alert Bay June 15-17 and the Port Hardy Tournament June 23-24.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:00 pm Old School - Seniors Room Port McNeill $1.00 - one year membership in Society, fee must be paid to be eligible to vote. ¯ Financial Review ¯ Society Report ¯ Election of Directors The meeting is open to the public.

Rangers lose out to Hillbillys J.R. Rardon Gazette editor HYDE CREEK— No Hall? No problem for the Hyde Creek Hillbillys.

Playing without starting catcher and leading hitter Ivan Hall, the Hyde Creek Hillbillys used a balanced offence and strong pitching to top the Port McNeill Rangers 12-4 in North Vancouver Island Baseball League action Sunday at the local ballpark.

Former Ranger Dustin Carmen strapped on the gear to take Hall’s spot behind the dish and proved up to the task, going 2-for-2 with a pair of runs and providing serviceable defense in his first game of the season — and first ever as catcher.

“He’s another Wossite,” said Bill “Bucky” Cessford, Hillbillys co-manager.

“We just keep pulling ‘em out of Woss.”

Carmen’s brother Curtis, another Woss product, went 4-for-4 with a double and three RBIs for the winners.

He also took a no-hitter into the fourth inning and held the Rangers

(0-5) scoreless until they plated three runs with a two-out rally in the fifth.

That made it a 5-3 game, but the Hillbillys (3-1) struck back with a pair of runs in the bottom of the inning and put it away with a five-run sixth.

On Saturday Hyde Creek hosts the Port Hardy Cubs in a doubleheader of sorts, with a make-up game at 4 p.m. followed by a full game.

Hyde Creek baserunner Curtis Carmen launches into a slide as Port McNeill pitcher Harold Hosken prepares to apply the tag during Carmen's unsuccessful attempt to score on a wild pitch Sunday at Hyde Creek Ballpark.

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Island atom team wins Challenge Cup title Gazette staff Atom skater Benton Browne of Port McNeill and a pair of local coaches emerged golden from the 20th annual Challenge Cup Hockey Tournament in Vancouver in late May. Benton was part of the West Coast Elite hockey team, made up of 10-11-year-old players from North Vancouver Island

communities.

The team blitzed through its division with a 6-0 record and won the title game 4-3 in overtime over the Safari Icebreakers of Richmond.

The West Coast Elite coaching staff included Browne’s father, Conrad Browne, along with head coach Greg Fox of Port McNeill.

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Let's rumble Gazette staff Port Alice opens its arms — and the slopes of Rumble Mountain — to the more adventurous of Vancouver Island’s mountain bikers this weekend with the annual Rumblefest mountain bike series Saturday and Sunday.

The weekend kicks off with the cross-country race at noon Saturday.

That is followed by the party, including bike rodeo and demos and salmon feed.

The Rumble Tumble Downhill race begins Sunday with trial rides at 10 a.m.

Registration info and forms are available online at rumblefest. com, or contact the Community Centre

at 250-284-3912 or p a c c @ c a b l e r o c ke t . com.

Golf deadline The field is almost full for the annual Logger’s Golf Tournament and registration closes tomorrow at 5 p.m. for the two-day, three-flight scramble at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club.

The tourney, which includes dinner and prizes for all participants, features two, 18-hole flights Saturday, June 16 and another Sunday, June 17. Sunday’s flight has been booked, but a few spots remain on Saturday. To register or for more info, call Bill Gray at 250-949-7623 or Lito Pineda at 250956-5234.

by Schnitzer Steel Pacific, had to rally from behind to tie the championship final in the final two minutes to force the overtime.

“These boys were successful because of their tireless work ethic,” said Fox. “We asked a lot of this team, and they gave everything. I am very proud of them.”

Prior to the playoffs, West Coast Elite

was never threatened, outscoring their opponents 30-2 while posting a pair of shutouts.

The results included round-robin wins of 9-1 over the Vancouver Jets, 5-1 over the Ravens, 11-0 over the Calgary Riggers and 5-0 over the North Shore Vipers.

That run gave the team the No. 1 seed into the championship bracket.

The West Coast Elite hockey team shows off its champions medals after winning the Challenge Cup in Vancouver. Port McNeill's Benton Browne is at right, standPhoto submitted

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Michael Simon Pett, shipwright, artist, son, brother and friend, passed away May 18, 2012 in Sointula, Malcolm Island, British Columbia. He was 46.

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Sointula He graduate of Alberta College of Art and Design (Visual Comm) 1988.

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WORK IN Canada’s Arctic.

Hiring Co-op Management and Cook positions. Career Fair to be held at Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria Thursday, June 14, 2012 10am to 5pm. Drop in or e-mail your resume to: human resources@arcticco-op.com.

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Pray God in Heaven Please hear my prayer, Please guide our Andrew With loving care.

Please be a good shepherd And don’t leave him alone, Love Andrew in Heaven As we do at home.

God Bless You Andrew John Robert Procter

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm.

Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

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Jessika Amanda (Jessi) Roberts November 21, 1984 - May 19, 2012

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Michael Prosolowski

August 25, 1940-May 25, 2012

It is with great sadness that we share in the loss of our beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend.

After a brave and courageous battle with cancer, Jessi passed away in her mother’s arms.

Survived and missed by her husband Toby Roberts, her mother Kirsty Gray, father Jamie Douglas, her children: son Tanner, daughters Abby and Kessler Roberts, her stepsister Andrea Ball, two sisters Alexis (Bobbi) and Mataya Ball, her special aunts, uncles and many, many cousins in BC and PEI, as well as her numerous friends and acquaintances.

She will forever be remembered for her radiant smile, vibrant, active and very alive personality.

She always had much energy and enthusiasm going directions.

She always had soso much energy and enthusiasm going in in allall directions.

She She took pride and devotion her family and raising children. took pride and devotion inin her family and raising herher children.

Remembered forever, your family and friends.

Jessi specifically requested no formal public service but she whole-heartedly wanted all family and friends to partake in a Celebration of Life to be held at the Port Hardy Civic Centre, June 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

When we feel we must express our grief, please consider donations to Vancouver Island Cancer Society, in the kind and practical spirit of our beloved Jessi.

Mike passed away unexpectedly. He was predeceased by his wife Peggy. Survived by son Michael (Julie), daughters Carol (John) Hammond and Paula (Darin) Stothard, grandchildren Erin, Brenna, Thomas and Kelsea, brother Tony and sisters Josie and Stella and many extended family in Ireland and England.

Mike was born in Pilger, Saskatchewan and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

He joined the military and on one of his oversea tours he met and married Peg in London, England.

They arrived on the North Island in 1974 and spent many happy years in Holberg. At first being in the service and then with Western Forest Products.

Mike was an avid sportsman, loving fishing and hunting.

He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Technical Advisor, Wood Products - India Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. is seeking a Technical Advisor, Wood Products for a one to two year contract based in Mumbai, India. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of BC softwood species and appropriate application of BC wood products. For further information, interested candidates are asked to view the job description and qualifications at www.bcfii.ca under Contract and Employment Opportunities.

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ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training.

NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

CAFE GUIDO is seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and outgoing full time staff to be part of our fun team.

Skills we are seeking: • coffee/tea lover • good customer service • fun and friendly smile Apply by emailing Kris Ritter at cafeguido@yahoo.com or dropping off your resume at Cafe Guido, Atten: Kris.

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John Patrick (Pat) Finnerty

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Experienced Boom man • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hooktender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

HELP WANTED Logging Equipment Manager Nootka Sound Timber, based on Nootka Island, has an immediate opening for a salaried Equipment Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all maintenance and replacement of equipment plus land based and barge camp facilities, supervision and hiring of mechanics, purchasing of parts and services and related short and long term equipment and maintenance planning.

The successful candidate should have extensive coastal logging maintenance experience, supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to safety and the ability to work in a high energy environment.

Nootka Sound Timber logs 300,000 m3 annually and is based at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island.

Please submit your resume to: Nootka Sound Timber Co. Ltd. Fax: 250-594-1198 Email: jacqui@beban.bc.ca

PIZZA EXPRESS/SUB in Port McNeill is looking to fill a permanent, full time position.

We will train the right person.

Food Safe preferred. Apply in person.

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COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

July 27, 1942-May 28, 2012

The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) will be held on

Monday, June 11th, 2012 6:00 p.m.

School Board Office, Port Hardy This is a public meeting.

All interested parties are welcome.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28th 2012 in Campbell River at the age of 69.

Pat was born in Paddockwood, Saskatchewan, moving to Victoria, BC at the age of seven, and then later to Saratoga Beach as a teenager. Even from a young age, Pat was wellknown for his ambitious and charismatic personality, leaving a strong impression with everyone who knew him.

He held numerous jobs over the years, from working in a mine and as a sales rep in automotive and industrial supply to flying his beloved Cessna (C-FUPP), supplying freight up and down the Northeast Coast of Vancouver Island, from Cortes Island to Sullivan Bay. It was during those flying years that he met his wife Lynn, and together they owned and operated Sullivan Bay Marine Resort off Broughton Island for over 30 years. There, he perfected his “gift of gab,” hosting vacationing yacht owners from all over the world.

One of Pat’s many passions in life was boating; so it was only natural that he started Palyn Water Taxi, an active boat charter business servicing fish farms and the logging industry in the Broughton Archipelago.

Outside his business life, Pat’s softer side came through. He had an uncanny connection with animals, from crazy cockatiels to orphan seal pups. He had a soft spot for those who were willing to help themselves. He shared many years and adventures with his brother Dale’s children (Brent, Jolean, and Darrin) and cherished the love of his daughter Trish and granddaughter Ivy. Pat has also been a Cortes Island local for over 40 years. And although he retired to live in Campbell River, he continued to enjoy summers at his Cortes property with family and friends.

His larger than life personality will leave an equally large void in the lives of those who loved and tolerated him. He leaves behind his wife Lynn, daughter Trish and granddaughter Ivy. His mother Dorothy Finnerty, brother Dale (Judy) Finnerty, sister Brenda (Peter) Brophy and nieces and nephews.

He flew by the seat of his pants. When he saw opportunities he took them. He never took no for an answer but was good at giving it and FOX news will have one less viewer.

A service will be held at Sutton’s Funeral Home in Campbell River, 502 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, on Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at 11:00am. Celebration of Life to follow at 420 Elizabeth Road.

“Whatever blows your hair back” We will miss you Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com Sutton’s: Campbell River Funeral Home-250-287-4812

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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY (LP) LICENSE An application for a new liquor license has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Yoon Sung Enterprises Ltd. The proposed location for the licence is 3000 Englewood Drive in Woss. Proposed licensed hours are between 11:00 am to 12 midnight from Monday to Sunday. Person capacity will be limited to 45 person inside and 8 on the patio.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by: 1) writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Senior Licensing Analyst LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 2) by email: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before June 14, 2012. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Western Forest Products Inc. of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resources Operations (FLNRO), North Island – Central Coast District OfÀce to amend a License of Occupation for Log Handling / Helicopter Drop Zones (File no.: 1405427) situated on Provincial Crown Land located in Belleisle Sound.

For a Copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Cyndy Grant, FLNRO, North Island-Central District, PO Box 7000, Port McNeil, BC, V0N 2R0, or email at Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca. The application will be available for 30 days from May 31, 2012. Comments will be received until June 30, 2012. FLNRO ofÀce may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd. gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNRO ofÀce.

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Development of a Pest Management Plan PLAN ID: IFP.PMP.2.2012-17 International Forest Products Ltd. (Interfor), Kingcome Mid-Coast Operations is developing a Pest Management Plan as prescribed under the Integrated Pest Management Act. This plan will describe a vegetation management program using Integrated Pest Management including herbicides.

The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan is to ensure the establishment of healthy new forests and to protect environmental values. Vegetation control methods include manual girdling, power saw cutting, backpack selective, backpack broadcast, truck mounted powerhose and basal application.

The proposed area of the plan includes Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 45. It is located northwest of Campbell River and includes the Knight Inlet (head), Sallie Creek, Millerd Creek, Hills Creek and Sim Creek areas. The herbicides that are proposed for use include Vision (glyphosate), Vantage (glyphosate), VisionMAX (glyphosate) and Release MSO (triclopyr). The Pest Management Plan is proposed to start on August 3, 2012 and expire August 3, 2017. The proposed plan and maps can be examined at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office in Port McNeill and at the address listed below: International Forest Products Limited 1250A Ironwood Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 5P7 Tel: (250) 286-1881 / Fax: (250) 286-3412 ATTENTION: James Kantor, RPF A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The identity of any of the respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

Tree Farm Licence 39 Management Plan #9 Timber Supply Analysis Assumptions Available for Review TFL 39, held by Western Forest Products Inc. (WFP), covers roughly 410,000 hectares of land on northern Vancouver Island (in the vicinity of Sayward and Port McNeill), North Broughton Island and the mainland coast (in the vicinity of Powell River and Phillips Arm). The process of gaining approval of Management Plan #9 and determination of a new allowable annual cut (AAC) for the TFL is underway. The draft Information Package provides a summary of inputs and assumptions that will be used in preparation of the timber supply analysis. The analysis provides information to assist the Chief Forester of BC in determining the AAC for TFL 39.

The Information Package can be viewed between June 11, 2012 and August 10, 2012 during normal business hours at the following locations (please call ahead to arrange an appointment to view): • WFP Port McNeill office, 1921 South West Main, Port McNeill. Ph: (250) 956-5200 • Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office, 2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Ph: (250) 956-5000 • WFP Powell River office, #201-7373 Duncan Street, Powell River. Ph: (604) 485-3100 • Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office, 7077 Duncan Street, Powell River. Ph: (604) 485-0700 • WFP Mid-Island Operation office, 8010 Island Highway, Campbell River. Ph: (250) 287-5000 • WFP Timberlands office, #118-1334 Island Highway, Campbell River. Ph: (250) 286-3767 • Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, 370 South Dogwood St., Campbell River. Ph: (250) 286-9300 You can also find the draft Information Package and reference maps at: http://www.westernforest.com/sustainability/environmental-stewardship/planning-and-practices/ourforests/ Please write, fax or email comments to: TFL 39 Information Package Western Forest Products Inc. #118-1334 Island Highway Campbell River, BC V9W 8C9 Fax: (250) 286-3375 Email: info@westernforest.com

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HELP WANTED SERVERS/WAITRESSES Full-time and part-time Northern Lights Restaurant in Port McNeill Apply in person or call 250-956-3263 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.

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 2502 8 6 - 9 5 0 2 Email: tysonlambert@tmar.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Project Engineer in Kitimat, BC, Canada.

The Project Engineer will possess competency in the followign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Package) and Information Management - Assists with Project Administration and Cash Flow Ensures a safe work environement - Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to deďŹ ne problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw

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Attention: Parts Manager.

SHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience.

Please send your resume to: dgraff@adamsgm.com Adams Chevrolet Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

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The Community Links Program is seeking an Adult Recourse Worker to support individuals with development disabilities in Port Hardy area.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College, Fairview Campus has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor located in Fairview, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River region in northwestern Alberta).

For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers. Due to apprenticeship enrollment increases we are expanding our stafďŹ ng so we Need Instructors in this program!

LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job.

Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.

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Preference will be given to applicants with a Community Support Worker CertiďŹ cate and/or the equivalent education and experience.

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Nuchatlaht Tribe of Zeballos, British Columbia, intends to make application to Ministry Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre, for a Licence - Commercial situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Espinosa Inlet, British Columbia.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1413774. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.

Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until July 12, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ applicationposting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/12

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/12

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/12

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/12

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome�

Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/12

HELP WANTED

This position will be part-time Monday to Friday. s ! VALID DRIVER S LICENSE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE ARE required. s ! #RIMINAL 2ECORD CHECK WILL BE DONE

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

valid conclusions. Send Resume to: patton@bakerconcrete.com

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for QAQC Manager in Kitimat, BC, Canada.

The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualiďŹ ed inspection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, inspection records and welding inspections. - Document nonconformances - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientiďŹ c, or construction-related discipline from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the civil discipline Knowledge of construction practices (i.e., formwork, rebar, concrete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to patton@bakerconcrete.com

HELP WANTED

North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/12

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

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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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.

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

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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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North Island Community Services Society Community Links Program PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or email: nics-cl@telus.net

CERTIFIED PLANER MECHANIC WFP is currently seeking a part-time CertiďŹ ed Planer Mechanic (Millwright experience) to join our Duke Point Sawmill Division located in Nanaimo, BC. This is an hourly USW union position with a certiďŹ ed rate of $33.225 per hour and a comprehensive beneďŹ t package.

Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/employees/ Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ourpeople-employment/careers/ THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: July 6th, 2012 Reference Code: DPS, Planer Mechanic As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

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Please apply in person with resume or call Creative Edge Salon & Spa at 250-949-5905.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 21’9” REINELL Boat and Tandem Trailer. 350 H/P Inboard OMC Cobra leg. 6h/p motor and all accessories. Call 250284-0090. $10,800.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER PORT HARDY This 2400 sq ft house has been totally revamped, all new wiring, heating, plumbing & all new appliances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Ample room for RV’s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540.

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PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS

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

www.webuyhomesbc.com

LOTS COAL HARBOUR, large serviced ocean view lot, near Port Hardy, $120,000. Call 250949-1223.

Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT at the Port Hardy Museum

Duties: welcome visitors, act as docent, coordinate public events, operate gift shop, organize photo collection. Must have attended school full-time 2011-2012 and be returning as fulltime student in September 2012, aged between 16-30 years, preferably college/university level.

Education and/or experience with tourism, retail, and/or historical research preferred. Must meet grantor’s criteria. Employment, wages & duration dependent on funding received.

Apply in person, by mail or email to the Port Hardy Museum, 7110 Market St.; Box 2126, Port Hardy, V0N 2P0 or phmachin@telus.net with cover letter, resumé, & references.

Applications received until 5:00 pm, June 15.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

We currently have the following openings:

Woods Foreman Millwrights Planer Mechanic Woods Foreman Field Engineer Maintenance Supervisor Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

PORT HARDY Updated 3 bdrm condo, secure building & caretaker on site. N/P, N/S. Avail. immediately.

Heat & hot water incl. $725/mo. Ref. req. Call 250949-7085 leave message.

HOUSES FOR SALE PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm, 2668 sq ft, water view, carport, 12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P, new roof, deck, cul-de-sac, $280,000 obo. (250)956-4547.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

Call 250-756-3240 250-949-7079 greta@pacificrealtygroup.ca

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

HELP WANTED

School District No. 85 requires the following:

TEMPORARY POSITIONS (to start September 4, 2012) Posting #7: Child and Youth Care Worker I Sunset Elem., $23.93 per hour, 25 hours per week, until December 21, 2012 Posting #8: Special Needs Noon Hour Supervisor Sunset Elem., $20.52 per hour, 5 hours per week, until December 21, 2012 Posting #9: Special Education Assistant I North Island Sec., $23.93 per hour, 28 hours per week until June 20, 2013 Posting #10: First Nations In-School Support Worker Eagle View Elem., $22.56 per hour, 25 hours per week until June 27, 2013 Posting #11: Noon Hour Supervisor Eagle View Elem., $19.16 per hour, 5 hours per week until June 27, 2013

REGULAR POSITION Posting #5: Noon Hour Supervisor Woss Lake Elem., $19.16 per hour, 4.5 hours per week while school is in session Further information regarding Position Duties and Qualifications can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities”.

Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. These are CUPE Local 2045 positions.

Apply to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85, Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2P0

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Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past.

All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

PORT HARDY $765/mo.

Storey’s Beach Huge 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath Light, Bright & Modern Decks, fireplace, f/s, w/d Security system Quiet, professional bldg.

Non smoking, Pet? Prefer 1 year agreement Discounts available 1-250-335-3313 or 1-877-773-7173

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS HELP WANTED

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

1-800-910-6402

Phone Rick 250-956-4555

7035 Market • 250-949-5905

TOWNHOME $825./mo 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, F/S, W/D included. PRIVATE yard area in gated community. SPACIOUS unit.

Quiet complex.

9130 Granville St, Port Hardy.

No pets. Refs required.

PORT HARDY Cedar Heights newest trailer. 2 bdrms, vaulted ceilings, huge cedar deck, heated & secure outdoor storage, covered carport, skylights & electric heat. W/D. Avail July 1. $800/mo. Ph. 250-949-1668

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST!

SUITES, LOWER GREATER PORT Hardy area: Fully private, above ground, 1bdrm suite, newer ocean view home, across the street from beach. High ceilings. Hardwood. Tastefully furnished. No excessive drinking, N/S. Avail. July 1st. $495. Marie 250-949-9970

with a classified ad

PORT HARDY 2 bdrms, Beaver Hrbr Rd., 6 appl. $750/mo.

N/P, N/S. Ref. req. 250-9497814 or cell 250-902-1038.

HELP WANTED

Call 310.3535

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Behavioural Consultant North Island Community Services Society is seeking a Behavioural Consultant to provide support to Foster Families in the Mount Waddington region.

Applicants must have: • an applicable Bachelor’s degree • at least 2 years minimum experience with supporting families • a working knowledge of the BC Foster Parents’ Protocol and Procedures is preferred Applicants must also be highly motivated, positive, organized, and have experience in group processes and facilitation techniques. Travel will be required.

Please forward resume with cover letter by June 14, 2012 via mail or email to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or nicsbc@telus.net.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC DEALERS. GM.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet, Buick, GMC & Cadillac are brands of General Motors of Canada. */†/‥ Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS (R7A), 2012 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD (1SA) and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GM Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GM dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services/ Ally Financing Services for 84/72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze LS/2012 Sierra & 2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119.05/ $138.89 for 84/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. ‥Based on a 48 month lease. Rate of 0% advertised on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer OAC by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Other lease options available. ÂĽKodiak package includes PDZ credit valued at $1,200 and PDJ credit valued at $350. Dealer trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between May 1 and July 3, 2012. x$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on select 2012 GMC Sierra Ext (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. ++Cruze Eco equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. Based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Ratings for the Midsize Car class. Excludes hybrid and diesel models. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ,ŠThe Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ÂĽÂĽ2012 GMC Sierra, equipped with available Vortec™ 5.3L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumptions Guide and WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segment. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions,Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. **Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands.

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GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

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Cheyenne Alfred

Adam Bastarache

Cassidy Bettis

Jacquelyn Biggs

Connor Bowden-Green

Dallas Bradshaw

Lara Bragan

Brock Brednow

Kate Brown

Jared Cavanagh

Madison Chester

Chelsea Colcol

Donald Cook

Marley Cranmer

Alexander Desrochers

Jessie Ehlert

Andrew Fletcher

Jesse Gillett

Culin Gomm

Derian Hamilton

Katherine Holzer-Crabe

Arnie Irving

Mitchell Janveau

Roland Johnson

Starr Jolliffe

Benjamin Jorgenson

Gillian King

Kyle Klaric

Russell Knierim

Brittanii Lasota

Taylor Lingl

Taylor Logan

Brody Low

Chase Lussier

Hannah Mitchell

Dexter Neilson

Sidney Parker-Binkley

Taelor Pelletier

Breanna Podlasly

Congratulations Class of 2012!

Best wishes for your future!

Maia Rardon

Dakota Smith

Tyler Smith

Meghan Trevor

Sadie van Rossum

Alysha Watt

Village of Alert Bay

Carolanne Williams

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Philip Woehry

Community Futures would like to congratulate the winner of our 2012 Bursary

HBS

Hardy Builders’ Supply

2ESTAURANT 0UB Town of Port McNeill

Regional District of Mount Waddington

Congratulations Class of 2012

Dave Landon Motors

GAZETTE

Maddie Chester Congratulations to the North Island Secondary School 2012 Graduates.

I hope that you have a fulďŹ lling future, where you reach for your dreams and keep roots in your community.

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1-866-387-5100 Email: claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca www.clairetrevena.ca

Claire Clai Cl aire re Trevena Trevena ena M.L.A. North Island

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Cheyenne Alfred

Adam Bastarache

Cassidy Bettis

Jacquelyn Biggs

Connor Bowden-Green

Dallas Bradshaw

Lara Bragan

Brock Brednow

Kate Brown

Jared Cavanagh

Madison Chester

Chelsea Colcol

Donald Cook

Marley Cranmer

Alexander Desrochers

Jessie Ehlert

Andrew Fletcher

Jesse Gillett

Culin Gomm

Derian Hamilton

Katherine Holzer-Crabe

Arnie Irving

Mitchell Janveau

Roland Johnson

Starr Jolliffe

Benjamin Jorgenson

Gillian King

Kyle Klaric

Russell Knierim

Brittanii Lasota

Taylor Lingl

Taylor Logan

Brody Low

Chase Lussier

Hannah Mitchell

Dexter Neilson

Sidney Parker-Binkley

Taelor Pelletier

Breanna Podlasly

Congratulations Class of 2012!

Best wishes for your future!

Maia Rardon

Dakota Smith

Tyler Smith

Meghan Trevor

Sadie van Rossum

Alysha Watt

Village of Alert Bay

Carolanne Williams

4HE (OBBY .OOK

Philip Woehry

Community Futures would like to congratulate the winner of our 2012 Bursary

HBS

Hardy Builders’ Supply

2ESTAURANT 0UB Town of Port McNeill

Regional District of Mount Waddington

Congratulations Class of 2012

Dave Landon Motors

GAZETTE

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I hope that you have a fulďŹ lling future, where you reach for your dreams and keep roots in your community.

NORTH ISLAND

Village of Port Alice

250-956-3126

1-866-387-5100 Email: claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca www.clairetrevena.ca

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