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Kwakiutl dancers perform before a large audience during opening ceremonies for the Aboriginal Day celebration at the Fort Rupert Big House Friday. See more on page 13 and online at northislandgazette. com. J.R. Rardon

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor ALERT BAY—National Aboriginal Day got off to a rocky start at U’mista Cultural Centre last week, when employees opened the doors to find several items of jewelry had been stolen in an overnight break-in . Alert Bay RCMP are seeking information from anybody in the community who may have information on the incident, which occurred overnight late June 20 or early June 21. “We’re looking to review video surveillance and we’ve made inquiries into the community, but right now we don’t have any solid leads,” Alert Bay RCMP Cpl. Mike Carey said Tuesday. The U’mista Cultural

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Dock worker aids upended kayaker A O’Toole Gazette staff PORT HARDY– A local man reacted quickly to help a struggling kayaker earlier this week. Matthew Kozak, who was working at the PetroCanada fuel dock near the ferry terminal, was locking up the pumps on Wednesday afternoon when he heard a shout. “I looked ‘round and at first I didn’t see anybody,

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but when I went back to the pumps I heard it again,” Kozak explained. “Then I saw a guy on the breakwater waving off to the right. I followed where he was pointing and I saw the guy in the water about a quarter-mile out.” Kozak said there was around a three-foot swell and he could just see a head between the waves. He grabbed his lifejacket and jumped in the dock’s

“I saw a guy on the breakwater ... I followed where he was pointing and saw the guy in the water about a quarter-mile out.” Matthew Kozak

response boat and made for the figure in the water. The kayaker, Steven Fines, had been pitched into the water by the rough

waves and was struggling against the strong current to get back into his kayak, which had taken on water in the spill.

Kozak pulled him into the response boat and the pair were attempting to secure the kayak when the Coast Guard arrived on the scene. The Coast Guard determined Kozak had matters in hand and returned to their station. When Kozak got the pair back to the dock, a waiting ambulance took Fines to the hospital as a precaution after being in the water but he was released after two

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hours with no ill effects. He returned with a gift card to express his gratitude to Kozak. Fines had left for the Masterman Islands earlier in the day with a friend, but a sudden worsening of the weather caused them to cut short their planned route and make for home. Despite

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Educators look to address future needs A Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole Gazette staff A roundtable meeting was held at North Island College this week to discuss the educational needs of the North Island. Vincent Portal, who came up from Victoria to represent the Ministry of Advanced Education, heard the hopes and concerns of local representatives.

Some of those present included Port Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayor Bev Parnham, Port McNeillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Mayor Shirley Ackland and School District 85â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Superintendent Scott Benwell as well as representatives from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis and Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;salaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw First Nations. Randy Bell of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis opened the meet-

ing after being invited to express the importance of National Aboriginal Day. He explained that the day celebrates â&#x20AC;&#x153;who we are as a people and what we have to offer.â&#x20AC;? Following his introduction, those at the table introduced themselves and their role to Portal and had a chance to explain the challenges facing educators in the North Island.

A particular recurrent theme was the difficulty in meeting the needs of people all the way through to the workforce. Local representatives explained that one of the biggest challenges facing rural communities is to provide the right education and training in a local institution so that an individual can then move into employment in a local industry.

The recent nursing course offered at NIC was pointed out as a good example of a success in this area, where students were able to move directly from school to training to employment. The consensus was that educational institutes would do well to expand partnerships with local industries to provide the kind of training that employers are seeking. This simultane-

ously makes the prospective employee more desirable to the employer and also makes their transition to the workforce more straightforward. The table recognized the need to look forward to the labour market to identify expected gaps in the workforce and prepare to fill those gaps by offering timely and industry-relevant training.

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Web portal to connect employers with workers J.R. Rardon Gazette editor SEVEN HILLS— An ambitious web portal and a successful job-shadow program were two of the highlights shared last week during a networking event of the Mount Waddington C o o r d i n a t e d Workforce Initiative. A two-year, provincially funded pilot project, the initiative seeks to pool the contributions of industry, entrepreneurs, educators, and government and non-governmental support agencies to attract, train and retain skilled employees for North Island jobs. Project manager Penni Adams moder-

ated Thursday’s meeting at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, which included a keynote address from Vince Portal of the Ministry of Advanced Education and a welcoming address from Neil Smith, Director of Economic Development for the Regional District of Mount Waddington. The purpose of the network event was to update the “stakeholders”, ranging from businesspeople to secondary and postsecondary educators to members of workforce support agencies, on developments as the initiative heads into the final months of its mandate. “One year ago, this

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was just a concept,” School District 85 Superintendent Scott Benwell said while introducing a program that connected secondary school stu-

when participants got their first look at a proposed web portal, which is intended to provide business and labour profiles to prospective workers by

portal that will eventually be administered by Smith’s office at the RDMW. After showing a potential mock-up of the site, Nunn was

“One year ago, this was just a concept. Now we have something exciting happening to put in front of you today.” -Scott Benwell

dents with the Neucel Specialty Cellulose plant in Port Alice. “Now we have something exciting happening to put in front of you today.” Much of the meeting’s excitement came

gathering data across a spectrum of employment and training areas. The presentation was provided by Jill Nunns of Vancouver-based Backbone Technology, which is designing the

flooded with questions and, more often, recommendations. They ranged from requests for greater First Nations influence, to changing user categories, to duplication of services, to concern

that the site seemed geared to attracting outside workers at the expense of those who already live here. “This is what I need,” Nunns finally said. “It’s your site, not ours. Bring out your inner critic.” But when the debate over site features threatened to overrun the meeting, Smith stepped in. “People have a tendency to get hung up on branding,” he said. “But don’t let that distract you from the utility and functionality of the site. “This is not a static site. If you don’t see what you want, be sure to give me your feedback.” The job-shadow program at Neucel gave students from the area’s two secondary schools a chance to visit, tour and meet with workers at the cellulose pulp mill. John Bramham, who coordinated the program from the SD85 side, and Louise

Nichol, HR Manager at Neucel, each gave presentations to the stakeholders. Bramham’s presentation highlighted the change in the work/ education partnership over the past 20 years, while Nichol emphasized the need to retain qualified, welltrained, local residents for industry jobs in the years ahead. “We don’t want Port Alice to be a camp,” said Nichol. “Bob Taylor, our CEO, has developed a workforce strategy to hire only people who live here.” Before closing the meeting, Adams urged participants to volunteer for one of several planning councils being set up for employers and for educator-trainers. “Our funding for this initiative ends on Dec. 31,” she said. “We need people to sit on these planning councils to keep this work going beyond 12/31/12.”

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from page 1 Centre is a museum and heritage/education facility that holds numerous historical artifacts recovered after they were confiscated from banned potlatches, before the potlach prohibition was lifted in 1951. Fortunately for the centre, the theft was limited to jewelry pieces, though the value of the property exceeds $5,000.

able for comment. But staff said the centre remained open for regular hours Thursday. The U’mista Cultural Centre opened in 1980 to ensure the survival of the cultural heritage of the Kwakwaka’wakw peoples. Anyone with information on the break-in is encouraged to contact Alert Bay RCMP at 250-974-5544 or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

“Thankfully, none of the potlatch collection, the masks and carved art, were taken,” said Carey. The thief or thieves appear to have gained access to the centre through a window. The entry was unforced, but Carey said there was some property damage to the facility in the gift shop. Centre manager Sarah Holland was traveling this week and unavail-

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Matthew Kozak of Port Hardy stands on the fuel dock where he saw the struggling kayaker last week in Hardy Bay. A O’Toole

Rescuer acts quickly from page 1 having a fair amount of experience, he was caught by surprise by the swell in the cove and his kayak overturned. His friend, a novice, was unable to help and so used his cellphone to summon help before spotting Kozak on the dock and hailing him. Kozak said that once he real-

ized that the figure was in need of assistance he just reacted. “I probably should have let someone know what was happening,” Kozak said, “but when I saw him out there I just grabbed my lifejacket and jumped in the boat.” Fines was glad he did. “There was a definite sense of relief,” he said of the moment he

realised Kozak had spotted him, “I knew then that someone was coming.” Kozak has enjoyed additional plaudits since his act. He said his bosses at Petro-Canada have been in touch to praise his reaction and the RCMP officer who responded told him he did a phenomenal job in responding so quickly.

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New Quatsino wharf opens for business

Elder Margaret Nelson get her initial look at the first of two new totem poles unveiled at Saturday’s grand opening ceremony in Coal Harbour. A O’Toole

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Gazette staff COAL HARBOUR– The local community came out to celebrate the official opening of the Quatsino Wharf and Fuel Dock, and the unveiling of two new totem poles to commemorate the event. Moorage space at the existing wharf has been expanded by 350 feet and it now has fueling capabilities. It is hoped this increase in the local marine infrastructure should lead directly to a boost to the local economy and follows on the heels of April’s rededication of the Quatsino Industrial Park and the commencement of the Cape Scott Wind Farm project earlier this month. The wharf project was originally proposed in 2007. Funding was found in February of this year, with Coast Sustainability Trust, Island Coastal Economic Trust and Community Futures joining the Quatsino First Nations in making the plan a reality. Chief Tom Nelson welcomed everyone to the dock for the official opening and thanked all involved for their hard work before introducing master carver Simon James and Clarence Nelson. Clarence is James’ apprentice and Chief Nelson’s son. James’ own son and

apprentice Quinn also worked on the poles but could not be in attendance. Elder Margaret Nelson blessed the ceremony and each of the poles in turn after their unveiling. One in particular, the Ancient Man, has special significance for the

Cultural teacher Ryan Nelson led students in two dances. The crowd then went to the Big House to continue the celebration. Chief Nelson negotiated the transfer of the wharf from the Ministry of Transport seven years ago and said in a statement

Chief Tom Nelson welcomes the community to the grand opening of the newly expanded dock.

‘Historically the Quatsino have always lived beside the water.” -Chief Tom Nelson

Nelsons as the original, which was carved around 1911, came as a dowry with Chief Nelson’s grandmother from Hope Island. Chief Nelson and Margaret then cut a ribbon to officially open the expanded wharf before K’ak’ot’lats’i

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that it gave his people access to the ocean again. Historically, he said, the Quatsino had always lived beside the water before being moved to their reserve site and they have come a long way and have something to be proud of.

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Project not an end-all Ask a random mix of people to describe a “public-private partnership” and you’re likely to get a variety of answers, depending in large part on the respondent’s political persuasion. Expand that “partnership” to include industry, educators, First Nations leaders, entrepreneurs and social services groups, and you run the risk of a veritable Babel of discordance. That is exactly the charge of the Mount Waddington Coordinated Workforce Initiative, a provincially funded pilot program entering the final months of its two-year lifespan. Tasked with “supporting an enabling environment for economic growth and sustainability,” the initiative has operated well away from the spotlight as its various members, or “stakeholders,” attempt to navigated previously unmapped territory. Indeed, most residents would have trouble understanding its message even it was blared through a megaphone from centre stage. In a networking event last week, it went from the concept to the “deliverable” phase, highlighting a job-shadow program and the ongoing building of a web portal for employers, investors and prospective employees. Most importantly, though, the stakeholder were reminded that to get any benefit from project after its funding runs out in December, they will need to keep this coalition together on their own.

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Port McNeill forester and businessman Jon Lok was honoured as the forestry professional of the year by B.C. trades association.

A thief or thieves displayed an ironic sense of timing by stealing jewelry from U’mista Cultural Centre on Aboriginal Day.

‘Poverty’ declines, nobody notices VICTORIA – You probably didn’t hear this on TV, the percentage of Canadians deemed “low income” went down slightly in 2010, according to Statistics Canada. This news was delivered in the annual “Income of Canadians” report last week. The share of people who fall below the federal LowIncome Cut-Off (LICO) went from 9.5 per cent to 9.0. Media outlets followed the unwritten rule that nothing remotely positive must be presented as news, particularly if it reflects positively on a right-wing government. This information likely won’t have any effect on the political discussion about “poverty” in B.C. The LICO survey will continue to be used as a measure of absolute poverty, despite the fact that it isn’t. It’s a relative measure that will always designate the same share of people at the low end of the

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scale. BC Stats, the provincial equivalent of the federal agency, explained this problem in a report last year. “To illustrate,” the report said, “take a hypothetical future Canada where every citizen earns no less than $100,000 (also assume there has not been rampant inflation in the meantime) and millionaires are common. “In that kind of Canada, those at the low end of the income scale (that is, those earning ‘merely’ $100,000)

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This often gets explained away with a popular theory that poor people are somehow forced to eat fast food and drink pop because they can’t afford healthy food. People who advance this theory presumably don’t do much grocery shopping. There are plenty of processed, sugary, fat-laden choices at the supermarket too. But there is also whole wheat bread, rice and vegetables that are as cheap as anywhere in the world. Given basic cooking skills and some effort, it’s easy to demonstrate which diet is cheaper as well as healthier. Most immigrants know this. Which diet you choose isn’t a function of money, but rather one of education and self-discipline. There is genuine poverty in our society. One of the things that’s needed is a useful way to define it. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

would be considered poor if LICOs were used as a measure of poverty.” Math aside, that’s the “poverty line” routinely cited by media authorities, like B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair. Sinclair campaigned for years to get the B.C. government to raise the minimum wage. They did, in increments, and on May 1 it increased to $10.25 an hour. As soon as the series of increases was announced last November, Sinclair called a news conference to announce it’s not enough. To get to the LICO level, the minimum wage should be $11.50 an hour, Sinclair said. Of course, if B.C. businesses ponied up for that, the goalposts would shift again and the same proportion of “poverty” would still exist. For what may be the first time, we now have a North American society where one of the most reliable indicators of poverty is obesity. A member of

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Dix should shed light on NDP plan Dear editor, I have to tip my hat to the summer interns hired by the B.C. Liberal party. Their clever, tongue-in-cheek, online search for Adrian Dix’s hidden NDP policy platform brought a smile

to my face (www.dixshiddenplan.ca). Adrian Dix’s policy document has been kept under tight wraps by the NDP ever since last summer when it was crafted in anticipation of a possible

provincial election. Why the secrecy around this document? Would the mere sight of it scare business and investment out of the province and kill jobs (things the NDP excel at)? If Adrian Dix fancies himself

to be BC’s next premier, then surely the public deserves to see what his plan is. What is he afraid of? I’m sure I’m not the only British Columbian who wants to see what Mr. Dix and his NDP cohort have in store

for us should the B.C. electorate suffer severe memory loss next May and decide to elect him and the NDP to government. Christopher Law Coquitlam

Hospital bed space wasted Dear editor, The recently published Canadian Wait Time Alliance Report Card on wait times for medical care in Canada contains two findings that should make members of the public and policy makers take note. The report estimates that one in six hospital beds are now occupied by patients who do not require acute care services but who end up in hospital due to a shortage of preventative, community-based health services. Wait times are best addressed by improving the entire health care continuum and investing in primary health care services, including home support and residential care, that will improve quality of care for seniors and keep them out of expensive and inappropriate hospital beds. The report also notes the

important role played by the federal government in setting national health strategies and facilitating their implementation. Much progress has been made in reducing wait times in the five areas identified as priorities by federal, provincial and territorial governments under the 2004 Health Accord. Unfortunately, the federal government has stated that after the current Health Accord expires in 2014, it will continue to provide some funding, but no leadership for health care. This isn’t good enough. Our publicly funded health care system requires the shared commitment and cooperation of Ottawa and the provinces. Rick Turner Co-chair, BC Health Coalition Vancouver

Hats off to summer

Olivia Haysey, Joy Pascua, Kate Gough, Brandon Sparling and Rebekka Ankenmann make a fashion statement while enjoying a cool drink during the Eagle View Elementary School scavenger hunt and picnic. Greg Murray

B.C. coastline too precious to jeopardize Dear editor, There’s been another pipeline leak in Alberta. About 230,000 litres of black gold has spilled all over farmland near Elk Point, northeast of Edmonton. It’s the third dystopic gusher in a month. Crews are still working to clean up an 800,000 litre spill from a well owned by Pace Oil & Gas Ltd close to the Northwest Territories border, and a spill of up to 480,000 litres from a Plains Midstream Canada pipeline into the Red Deer River. The pipeline involved in the most recent spill belongs to Enbridge. That company is currently undergoing community hearings in anticipation of building the

Northern Gateway Pipeline from Bruderheim, Alberta to Kitimat, B.C. that’s set to traverse rugged mountains, pristine wilderness and areas of high geotechnical risk, including avalanches, slides and seismic activity. The bitumin will then be loaded onto supertankers bound for Asia that really have no hope of safely navigating the notoriously treacherous waters of the Inside Passage. In April, NDP leader Adrian Dix said that “under the Enbridge proposal, British Columbia would assume almost all the project’s risk, yet would see only a fraction of the benefits. By any measure, such a high-risk, low-return

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"There’s actually no reason for Canadians to be browbeaten into embracing fossil fuel development..." approach simply isn’t in B.C.’s interests.” In May, Premier Christy Clark described the Northern Gateway project as “a balance of risk and benefit.” She admitted that the project would create almost no jobs in B.C. “It creates some jobs in the construction phase

but there are very few long-term jobs that would be left in the province after that.” Like Dix, she concluded that it’s a high-risk, low-return game. “B.C. is taking 100 per cent of the risk. But at the moment B.C. gets about the same benefit as Nova Scotia.” The risk-benefit ratio could improve, of course, if Alberta offers B.C. access fees or a share of royalties. But it’s still a no-win proposition when one calculates the profound costs of the inevitable spills and the loss of the coastline, the fisheries, and the ancestral grounds of First Nations livelihood and culture. Just last week the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

released a report, A Green Industrial Revolution, showing that carbon-intensive industrial policies can be overcome and a transition made to a sustainable economy and a zero carbon Canada. It’s scarcely the first report of its kind. Such possibilities are anything but new news. There’s actually no reason for Canadians to be browbeaten into embracing fossil fuel development as a divine order and oil spills as the status quo by politicians who are acting on behalf of their corporate sponsors, the oil and gas industry, rather than their constituents. Dianne Varga Kelowna, BC

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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 Port Hardy's Canada Day celebration at Storey’s Beach, beginning at noon. Info, Tracey at 250-230-8733.

July 1 Alert Bay hosts its first Dog Run mountain bike race. Includes a free race for kids in the morning, and a main race beginning at 10 a.m. This will be followed by awards at 2 p.m. and a dance at the Legion at 8 p.m. 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.

July 3 Gate House Theatre celebrates its first anniversary with a party and free showing of The Sandlot. Doors open for free cake 6:30 p.m., movie starts 7 p.m., Pioneer Mall, Port McNeill. July 4 Sunset Cinema Series kicks off its 2012 summer series with Jumanji, beginning at dusk on the field at Sunset Elementary School. Hosted by Coastal Community Credit Union to support its Success by 6 program, with 3-story inflatable screen courtesy of FreshAir Cinema. Admission by donation, popcorn, cotton candy and other concession available. Info, cccu.ca, check the special events page. July 5-August 25 T’sasala Cultural Group Traditional Native Dance Performance. In our Big House 1:15 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Admission: $15 per adult, $8 per child under 12. Andrea Cranmer 250-974-5475, maxinux@cablerocket.com. Special performances for group’s of 25 or more.

July 1 Canada Day celebration in Port McNeill. Kids fishing derby in the morning and assorted activities at the waterfront in the afternoon. In between, the annual airshow at Port McNeill Airport, beginning at 11 a.m. with flagraising. Barbecue, free cupcakes and plane rides for kids. Info, PM Chamber of Commerce, 250-956-3131.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Port Hardy Museum summer hours - now 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. • 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. • 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. • Filomi Days committee meeting: Every Tuesday at noon at the Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce. Everyone welcome.

July 1 Coal Harbour celebrates Canada Day with a pig roast and other activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Old School Community Centre. Dinner at 6 p.m.

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Missoula Theatre doubles the fun Gazette staff PORT HARDY— North Islanders will have twice as much opportunity to get in on the fun when Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to train students to perform one of its musical theatre productions. The touring theatre troupe, based in Missoula, Montana, will hold auditions in Port Hardy Monday, Aug. 7. The traveling actor-directors will then put local youth through rehearsals the rest of the week before sending them onstage in a musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel Saturday, Aug. 11. The auditions and performance will take place one week after a previously announced performance of the same play for Port McNeill schoolchildren. Auditions are open to all elementaryaged schoolkids, from those entering Grade 1

through those entering Grade 7. As many as 60 spots are available for the play, so youngsters of all ages are encouraged to take part. The Port Hardy auditions will be held from 9-11 a.m. at the PHSS theatre on Aug. 7. Some students chosen for roles will be asked to remain for rehearsals that day, and all who are chosen need to be available to attend rehearsals each day that week. Port McNeill’s auditions will be held Monday, July 30, from 1-3 p.m. at Gatehouse Community Theatre. Two showings of Hansel and Gretel will take place at the theatre Sat., Aug. 4, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Missoula Children’s Theatre sends pairs of touring theatre trainers throughout North America each year, equipped with all the scripts, costumes and sets necessary to put on whimsical versions

of popular fairy tales and childrens’ stories. In just five days they teach the student actors and assistant directors their lines, staging and prompting and turn them loose to perform the show. One of the MCT instructors assists as a narrator or guide character in the play, while the other directs backstage. MCT has trained aspiring young actors in Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Port Alice in recent years, in plays such as Pinocchio, Snow White, Cinderella, Wiz A fun-loving band of pirates performs a song-and-dance number during last year’s of the West and more. Missoula Children’s Theatre performance of Robinson Crusoe in Port McNeill. Volunteers are welJ.R. Rardon file photo come, and parental help is always welcome in breaking down and The Hobby Nook is Aries Security Ltd. 4HE packing the sets fol(OBBY lowing the last perforNorth Vancouver Island’s mance each week. .OOK premier choice To volunteer or for to a new location! for security services. more information on the Port Hardy visit, • Loss prevention call Heather Jones at • Mobile security patrol 250-949-6259. In Port • Monitored alarm response McNeill, call Kathy • Static guard services for special events Martin at 250-956We will be closing from and insurance claims 3456. • Regular patrol of vacant properties,

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Outdoor movie coming to McNeill Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The drive-in movie experience will drive into town next week when Coastal Community Credit Union kicks off its 2012 Sunset Cinema Series on the Sunset Elementary School field July 4. The outdoor movie, a showing of the classic family film Jumanji, will appear beginning at dusk on a three-story tall, inflatable screen erected by FreshAir

Cinema of Vancouver. This is the second summer season for CCCU’s Sunset Cinema Series, and its first appearance on the North Island. The program is a benefit for its community partner, Success by 6. “Coastal Community is extremely pleased to expand this series to nine Island communities this year,” said Allyson Prescesky, manager of Community Experience and Communications for CCCU. “Everyone

will be amazed by the giant screen, picture quality and sound. We’re delighted to support this great movie series as a way for us to say thank you to our communities for their loyalty throughout the years.” Admission to the film is by donation, and concession items will be available, including popcorn and cotton candy. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the show.

Residents and visitors in the Beaver Cove area are reminded that construction of the Kokish River Hydroelectric Project has begun. Effective July 3, as a safety precaution, the Kokish Main Road will be closed to the public as logging and construction activities make the road impassable for regular vehicle traffic. Access to the Ida Lake Recreation Site is still available by the West Main and Tsulton Access roads, and by a new bridge over the Bonanza River that will be completed in late June. While the Kokish Main Road remains open (to July 3), there will be heavy industrial traffic and travel delays, so when possible, use this road during non-peak hours. Visit kokishriver.com for more information.

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We are so proud of our son

DAVID MICHAEL BIGGS David has graduated with his degree in Power Engineering from BCIT. Well done son! Love ya Mom & Dad.

Happy 7th birthday Madison!

Love Mom, Dad, Jaylon, Gemini Jones & Rosie Posie.

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Thank You! The Board of Education for School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) would like to thank all the businesses, families, and individuals that support our students through bursary and scholarship opportunities.

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This year, North Island graduates took home a total of $99,000 in support of their post-secondary academic and trades programs.

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THANKS ALSO TO ALL THE PLAYERS AND THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED OUT. Together you all made this year’s event a huge success. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Toby Roberts and family.

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Yips uncurable, but treatment is available Do you have the yips? For those who don’t know, the yips is a cruel disease that would be deserving of bracelets, ribbons and bike rides if there was still any hope of finding a cure. The yips have ended promising careers and made life miserable for the infected and those close to them. If you have days where you can’t seem to get the ball on line, speed is a mystery and the hole seems to be moving, consider yourself lucky. You may be a poor putter, but that’s not the yips. We can work with this. This is usually caused by the eyes and therefore the upperbody following the putter and ball through the stroke leading to a wiping motion across the ball. Fix this by finding a stationary spot to focus your eyes on. Stare through the

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thing you can feel. It is an involuntary twitching of the hands right before impact. It usually occurs from close range and on putts that were once easy for the infected person. If the above tip proves useless, it might be time to try some form of anchored putter. And look, don’t be embarrassed about using one of these putters. It’s quite common these days If you watched the recent PGA tournament you probably noticed how many of the world’s best are using long and belly putters, claw grips and beyond. They are proof there’s still hope. Kevin Black is the golf pro at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Email your golf questions to him at Nothing ruins an outing to the golf course like suffering a case of the “yips” kbgolf@live.ca. on the putting green. J.R. Rardon file photo

Town of Port McNeill PUBLIC NOTICE

Typing for dollars Eileah Cotter and Danielle Wigard took the top two spots in the Eagle View Elementary School typing challenge, put to students by teacher Greg Murray last week. Cotter typed 26 words per minute and Wigard topped the class with 27 words. Both girls eaerned $10 prizes for their efforts. Greg Murray

The Town of Port McNeill 2012 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public on June 28, 2012. These documents can be viewed or purchased at the Municipal Ofﬁce, 1775 Grenville Place, during regular business hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This report includes: • 2011 Audited Municipal Financial Statements • 2011 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Ofﬁcials and Employees • 2011 Schedule of Payments made for Goods and Services • 2011 Annual Progress Report and Statement of Municipal Objectives • 2011 Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions The Town of Port McNeill Council will be adopting the 2012 Annual Municipal Report at a Special Meeting of Council to be held on July 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers and will be available to answer any questions relating to these documents. F. Albert Sweet, Treasurer Town of Port McNeill

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North Island Life This page, clockwise from left: Visitors return to Telegraph Cove after a morning of whale-watching aboard the Lukwa during the Cove’s centennial celebration Saturday; Sisters Lydia and Ingrid Ziggiotti, who were born and raised in Telegraph Cove, recount tales of the community to an audience at the Whale Interpretive Centre; Telegraph Cove owner and boardwalk chef Gordie Graham slings another salmon file onto the grill for Saturday’s dinner; Approximately a dozen people — and two dogs — took part in a nature trail hike held as part of the centennial celebration Elena Rardon

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One big anniversary… Elena Rardon Gazette staff TELEGRAPH COVE - Tourists and locals alike enjoyed the festivities at Telegraph Cove’s Centennial Celebration Saturday. The day started off with a vigorous hike that included

rope-aided trails and muddy embankments after a morning shower. Once participants had changed into a dry set of clothes, they gathered in the Whale Interpretive Centre to hear stories of the Cove from past to present. Some of the speakers

included Dave Ogawa, who presented the history of the Japanese in Telegraph Cove, and Ingrid and Lydia Ziggiotti, who were born and raised in the Cove. They discussed the small and isolated nature of the town of only three families. “We all considered ourselves to be kind of like cousins,” Ingrid said. “Everyone was so trusting and so trusted,” Lydia added. “Growing up that way, you always knew everybody. You had to be confident.” Jim Borrowman of Stubbs Whale Watching and Howard Pattinson of Tide Rip Grizzly Tours discussed what drew tourists to the area year after year. “Lots of space, all kinds of wildlife, and it’s safe,” said Pattinson, comparing the Cove to the hustle of city life. “Telegraph Cove…we just love it here,” he finished. Later, owner Gordie Graham held a salmon barbecue on the boardwalk, and participants were entertained by the Eccleston Band from Victoria. On Sunday, a brunch closed the celebrations and participants were able to explore the Cove further by kayaking or whale watching on the Lukwa and Gukimi.

This page, clockwise from above: Carole Anne Charlie gets some advice on handling a sea urchin from PHSS teacher Joel Dick Friday at the Big House in Fort Rupert. Sea urchin was among the traditional foods sampled during National Aboriginal Day festivities; Thomas Wamiss Jr. sings a feast song over a traditional salmon bake in the Big House; Students took turns cruising in war canoes; Jemaine Campbell shows young students fire-starting techniques. Photo credit

Gazette staff FORT RUPERT—War canoe rides, carving, cedar weaving, storytelling and fire-making were just a few of the many activities available to hundreds of North Island schoolchildren Friday as the Kwakiutl First Nation hosted students and other visitors for National Aboriginal Day. After a welcoming ceremony featuring traditional singing and dancing in the Big House, students dispersed to a multitude of activity and demonstration stations in locations ranging from U’gwamalis Hall to the Youth Centre to the nearby beach. In addition to a wide range of traditional demonstrations, the day included visits by Tundra the Wolf, the Literacy Bus and Mother Goose, and the staff of the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. The day wrapped up with lunch that included options of Indian tacos and fried bread, followed by a fried break contest and traditional foods taste testing.

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June 28 Logger sports Demonstration/ practice session, 7-8:30 p.m., Broughton Blvd., Port McNeill (across from Centennial Ballfield). Info, Nick, 250-9562736. June 28 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 6:30 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. July 3 Logger sports Demonstration/ practice session, 7-8:30 p.m., Broughton Blvd., Port McNeill (across from Centennial Ballfield). Info, Nick, 250-9562736. July 3-7 Hockey Second annual Clayton Stoner Hockey Camp at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Skate with and learn from Port McNeill’s own defenseman with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. Registration $395; camp space limited. Register online or get more info at progressivehockey.com.

Drag racers dodge wet weather Gazette staff PORT MCNEILL– Mother Nature cooperated just enough this weekend to let the Rumble on the Runway at Port McNeill Airport be a success. After an overcast and drizzly Saturday morning, the sky brightened and the eighth-of-amile track was okayed for racing. Local man Colin Shaw went out and took first place in the Sportsman class, with Port Alberni's Rick Foster coming in second. In the Pro class Port Alberni got revenge, with Richard Spencer holding off another local racer, Port Mc Neill's Tim Walton, to top the class. The Super Pro saw a tight contest on both days between Steve Veitch and Parksville's Eric Shields, with the contest going Veitch's way on Saturday. Sunday was a new day however and this

time it was Shields' turn to come out in front. Sunday's Pro class final was a battle between two Campbell River racers, Tim Bartel and Jim Atterbury. In the elimination stages Atterbury cut a perfect light but it was Bartel who finished as the eventual winner. In the Sportsman class Duncan's Dave Deck held off local man Chris Beatty to take the top spot. There were also three bikers running at the track this weekend and the organizers hope to broaden the field enough to introduce a full bike class at the next event. Organizer Mo Anderson said that it ended up being the perfect weekend after the weather threatened to put a dampener on the races. She and the other organizers are looking forward to the next event on the weekend of July 21.

Clockwise from above- Don Dengler from Courtenay opens his throttle at Rumble on the Runway in Port McNeill; the Poor Boys Dream car sizes up the competion; Super Pro Eric Sheilds leaves the line; a pair of local racers line up for a grudge match. A O'Toole

July 5 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port Hardy, 6:45 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. July 7 Logger sports Port McNeill Logger Sports Society third annual competition at the waterfront. Details and entry forms at www.vancouverislandnorth.ca/ loggersports. More info, Nick, 250-9562736. Baseball Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

Loggers sports gets new date in July Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—The third annual Logger Sports competition has a new date this year, and newcomers are welcome to be a part of the action on the local waterfront during the July 7 event. The competition, hosted by the Port McNeill Logger Sports Society, has been held the past two years in August, during the town’s

OrcaFest summer festival. This year’s stand-alone event will not have the camera crews from TSN’s Lumberjack series, but it remains a CAN-LOG sanctioned event featuring professional competitors in men’s and women’s events. To encourage wider participation, the local society is hosting a series of demo and practice sessions for novice sawyers, axe-throw-

ers and choker-racers in the days leading up to the competition. The first demo/practice takes place tonight at the logger sports grounds on Broughton Blvd., across from Centennial Ballfield, from 7-8:30 p.m. Another demo session will be held Tuesday, July 3, also at 7 p.m. For info, call Nick at 250- Joli White takes aim during an axe-throwing practice last summer. J.R. Rardon file photo 956-2736.

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Clockwise from above: Cody Diotte of Port Hardy and Cory Miller of Port McNeill collide during a U18 semifinal game in the Port Hardy Soccer Tournament Sunday at Port Hardy Secondary School; Port Hardy tot player Orrick McCart takes a break from play to jump in the mud at Robert Scott Elementary School; Emma Mitchell of Port McNeill's Blue Ballers defends as Alicia Walkus of Port Hardy Skookum lines up a kick in front of the Port McNeill net during their U15 girls final. J.R. Rardon

Hardy wins big at home Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Port Hardy Soccer Association was the big winner in its seasonending tournament last weekend, but teams from Port McNeill and Gold River also managed to grab championships in the three-day competition at various fields in town. Port Hardy’s Spartans outdueled the Angry Birds in a U12 girls final that pit a pair of local teams. Port Hardy also won the U12 boys title, steamrolling Port McNeill 6-1 in Sunday’s final after the same teams tied 1-1 in their first meeting Saturday. A new mixed U12 division was featured for smaller clubs, and Gold River topped Sointula in the title game. Both U15 titles went to Port Hardy as well, with the girls outpointing Port McNeill’s Blue Ballers 8-3 in a highscoring affair and the boys rolling past Port McNeill for a three-

game series sweep. Port McNeill’s two U18 teams, the Mulligans and the Capybaras, went headto-head in the title game. The Mulligans posted a 2-0 win on corner-kick goals from Ty Brittain and Jenna Cowan, with an assist to Stewart McMillan on the second score. Both goals came in the final 15 minutes of play.

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Avalon wins checkers cup Gazette staff Stephanie Lacasse of Port McNeill was awarded the MVP trophy and Checkers Player of the Year honours last week after leading Avalon Adventist Junior Academy to the title in the 30th annual Charlie Cup Checkers Championship. The contest, which runs throughout each school year, pits North Island elementary school students against contest host David Lyon in series of checkers games. Those who can beat Lyon in a five-game match earn prizes and a point for their school, and Lyon hands out bigger prizes in the end-of-the-year awards ceremony. Lacasse will get her

Kaisha Cook of Avalon Academy received the Most Inspirational Player plaque during the annual Charlie Cup checkers awards last week. Photo submitted

name on the perpetual MVP trophy, and also received a keeper

plaque, a laptop and printer, and an antique alarm clock.

Schoolmate Kaisha Cook of Port Hardy was named Most Inspirational Player and received a refurbished desktop computer and a plaque. Leanne Wilson of Fort Rupert School was named Best Sport and was presented a 1920sera antique Underwood typewriter and a keeper plaque. Trista Jordan of A.J. Elliott School in Sointula was named runner-up Best Sport and got a musical alarm clock and keeper plaque. Lyon thanked The Hobby Nook for contributing plaques, and looks forward to kicking off the 31st Charlie Cup on Labour Day weekend, most likely at the Port Alice Labour Day picnic.

Hall shifted to the field to limit wear and tear after his longest pitching stint of the season. The Hillbillys added three more runs in the top of the fifth, capped by a run-scoring double from Dmetrichuk. Rangers reliever Jason Evans, like Russell, was plagued by spotty defence as two Hillbillys reached via error before scoring unearned runs. The Rangers averted a shutout with an unearned run of their own off reliever Jason West in the sixth. Jordan Altmiks led off with a double and eventually scored on a twoout throwing error.

The Hillbillys started the seventh with four straight hits and scored a pair of runs on a double by Carmen and a single by Dmetrichuk. The Rangers made things interesting in the bottom of the seventh against the third Hillbillys pitcher, Curtis Carmen. Struggling with his command, Carmen walked three straight batters following a bunt single by Deon Steinhauer. Greg Johnson singled home one run and Altmiks followed with a sacrifice fly to make it 8-4 with one out. After getting the second out on a strikeout, Carmen issued

another walk to reload the bases and bring up Tyler Berry with the tying run. But Berryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grounder past Dmetrichuk at second base was ruled to have struck Evans as he raced toward base, and he was called out on interference to end the game. Hyde Creek 8, Port McNeill 4 Hillbillys 030 030 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8 12 1 Rangers 000 001 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4 5 5 Hall, West (5), C. Carmen (7) and D. Carmen; Russell, Evans (5) and G. Johnson, Berry (6). LOB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hillbillys 6, Rangers 5. DP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rangers 1. 2B â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hillbillys: Galeazzi, D. Carmen, Dmetrichuk. Rangers: Altmiks. SB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hillbillys: D. Carmen, Galeazzi, Dmetrichuk. Rangers: Hosken 2, G. Johnson. Umpire â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Baker. A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 13.

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Gazette staff HYDE CREEKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Hyde Creek Hillbillys and the Port McNeill Rangers got a valuable lesson in how to break up a pitcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duel during their North Vancouver Island Baseball League game Sunday. Lose the pitchers. Adam Dmetrichuk and Dustin Carmen stroked RBI doubles and the Hillbillys maintained their share of the league lead with an 8-4 win over the Rangers. But most of the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s runs crossed the plate after starters Ivan Hall and Nick Russell departed the mound. Hall threw four shutout innings for the Hillbillys while striking out nine batters. Russell was almost as sharp in his four-inning stint, though he was touched for three second-inning runs, two of which were unearned as the result of a series of throwing errors. Things started to pick Port McNeill shortstop Harold Hosken can't reach a high throw up in the fifth when as Hyde Creek's Dustin Carmen motors into second base with a Russell had to leave for steal Sunday in Hyde Creek. J.R. Rardon a personal matter and

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Encouraging the young gardener to blossom Last week in this column, we suggested some ways you can encourage a love of gardening in your children. We continue that theme, starting with tips to help if your youngster chooses to grow climbing plants like peas or vine beans. A trellis will be needed, and it can be as simple as three bamboo sticks, tied at the top, with the legs spread out much like a small teepee. Putting the trellis in before planting up will save accidently crushing the sprouting seeds later. If the planter is near a wall, put the trellis on that side, so everything else can grow in front of it. If the planter will be sitting out in the open, the trellis could be placed in the centre with everything else planted around it in rings to the outer edge. Vining plants grow tall and will shade out other plants. The trel-

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lis lifts them out of the way by giving them something to climb up. Some tying of tendrils may be necessary to train the pea or bean sprouts to the trellis. Use thin jute string and tie loosely. When the peas and or beans have sprouted, plant them in the container. Make sure the hole is deep enough to accommodate the length of the root, and then gently move the soil back, firming it up a little by hand. Take care to not bury the stem too deep, just past the root/ stem junction is fine.

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to thin or space some of them (use the packet directions for each type to get approximate distances apart). After sowing the seeds according to directions, a light watering will finish off the job. Remember to put in stakes with the seeds name as you plant up each ring. The vining plants will most likely be the first to have green ”true” leaves, and over the next two weeks everything else will follow. Since most of the planter is annuals (meaning they sprout, grow, flower, set seed, (or are ready to eat) in the space of two to three months), they tend to use a lot of energy. If you are using regular soil it will pay to fertilize the planter at least twice during the growing season. I have seen great success with store bought dry fertilizers. Make sure to follow the mix-

Once these have been planted, the rest of the seeds can be sown in the container. The seed packets should have the growth height for each plant written on the back. Check for the tallest, after the peas or beans, and plant those seeds closest to the trellis, then the next tallest and so on until you are planting the shortest nearest the outside. Just one or two nasturtiums will do, as they like to spread out. Place them near the edge so they can trail over the side. Radishes, lettuce, marigolds and other small plants can be planted right by the edge. Trace a shallow groove in the soil, sprinkle some seeds along the trough, then pat the soil back in place. The smaller the seed is, the less coverage it needs. Again, the seed packet is a good source for this information. As the seedlings sprout you may have

ing ratio. Better to error on the side of a weaker solution. I have used a fish emulsion mixed with water and, while it smells like a dead sealion on a hot beach, it is a very good product. The odour dissipates shortly after watering. These products can be found in most garden centers. Keeping a small journal may be of interest to the young gardeners. They can do a small diagram of the planter and note what was planted where and when. This assumes the child can read and write. If they can’t, you can start one that they give you the information to put in. A little sketch of the layout, and it’s done. They can add weekly updates of what is growing, perhaps a sketch of the new plants. Each year the journal can be updated. I know older gardeners

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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.

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Summer Sale. 3 nights $499 + 4 night FREE! Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901 ISLAND Sewing & Embroidery, your Brother Dealer and Service Center, is coming to town! Come see the latest in sewing, embroidery, serging and notions! All brought to you in your community. We will be in Port Hardy’s Thunderbird Mall July 6th and 7th from 9am to 6pm. Island Sewing & Embroidery comes to Alert Bay at the Legion Branch 188, July 9th and 10th from 2pm to 9pm. Come take a class! Advance registration is a must as class size is limited. Contact us at christa.islandsew@shaw.ca or by calling tollfree (855)871-8850

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DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers. 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. Terms and conditions apply. Competitive wages. Contact: Dana Watson dana.watson@matco.ca, Fax 780-484-8800

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.

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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

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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

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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 11/12

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

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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS RNs, RPNs, LPNs, LAB Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and surrounding. Venipuncture reqd. Contact careers@watermarkinsurance.com

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required for busy mechanical and maintenance shop in beautiful Campbell River, BC. Vehicle inspection ticket an asset. Please email resume to oktirecr@shaw.ca.

Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualiﬁed two way radio technician. 2 years experience preferred Wage to be determined by experience. Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511

BEAR COVE Cottages requires a reliable, hardworking part-time chambermaid. Drop off resume in person to 6715 Bear Cove Hwy, Port Hardy. Call 250-949-7939. www.bearcovecottages.ca

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EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Hiring F/T and seasonal, Certiﬁed WCB Unrestricted Scuba Divers, with valid First Aid, O2 Therapy & Medical. If interacting with tourists, caring for and showcasing marine specimens, as well as performing routine maintenance work on one of Victoria’s iconic tourist attractions is for you. Please send your resume to careers@obmg.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No. S-124409 Vancouver Registry IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES’ CREDITORS ARRANGEMENT ACT, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-36, AS AMENDED (THE “CCAA”) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE CANADA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT, S.B.C 2002, c. 57, AS AMENDED AND IN THE MATTER OF LEMARE HOLDINGS LTD., LEMARE LAKE LOGGING LTD., LONE TREE LOGGING LTD., C. & E. ROADBUILDERS LTD., COAST DRYLAND SERVICES LTD., DOMINION LOG SORT LTD. and CENTRAL COAST INDUSTRIES LTD. (COLLECTIVELY, THE “COMPANY”) TAKE NOTICE THAT on June 21, 2012, the Company commenced proceedings under the CCAA in the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Court”) and were granted an order (the “Initial Order”) protecting them from their creditors. The Initial Order, among other things, stays all proceedings against the creditors of the Company. Pursuant to the Initial Order, Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. was appointed Monitor (the “Monitor”) of the business and ﬁnancial affairs of the Company. A copy of the Initial Order has been posted on the Monitor’s website at: www.alvarezandmarsal.com/lemare The Monitor will post additional relevant information and documentation related to the CCAA proceedings on the Monitor’s website as they become available. Interested parties may contact the Monitor directly for further information at: Tom Powell Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. 400 Burrard Street, Suite 1680 Commerce Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6 Telephone: (+1) 604-639-0846 Facsimile: (+1) 604-638-7441 Email: tpowell@alvarezandmarsal.com

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Duncan Centennial Totem Pole Project Request for Proposals Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee/ Duncan Business Improvement Area Society The City of Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee (City) and the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society (DBIAS) would like to commission a commemorative totem pole to celebrate Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial year. Master Artists with experience carving totem poles are encouraged to submit a proposal that meets the criteria laid out in this Request for Proposals. Design Details, SpeciďŹ cations, and Deadlines: Design: Preference is for the Artist to incorporate Coast Salish aspects into the cedar carving. The story depicted will commemorate the 100 year history of the City of Duncan. Log Dimensions and Criteria: The cedar log measurements are to be minimally 30 ft. in length, 2 ft. in diameter at top, and 3 ft. at bottom. The log must be of exceptional quality. Model Totem Poles (maquettes): The applicant selected to carve the Totem Pole must carve and paint to scale, two 18 inch tall yellow cedar totem poles. The maquettes must be completed prior to beginning the carving of the 30 ft. pole. These will serve as models for the actual pole. Completion Date: The two 18 inch tall totem pole maquettes must be completed by October 1, 2012. A penalty up to 10% may be imposed upon failure to meet requirements and deadlines outlined in the RFP and the contract. A realistic timeline for completion of the 30 ft. totem pole must be included with the proposal. For full proposal requirements, please view at www.duncan.ca â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jobs, RFPs & Tenders Three (3) copies of the proposal should be received by 2:00 pm, local time, July 17, 2012 at the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society ofďŹ ce, 203-111 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M8. Questions about this Request for Proposals document can be directed to: Peter de Verteuil at 250-746-6126 or via email at peter@duncan.ca

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Instructors Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. is currently developing an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for the two available Instructor positions required to deliver a 7-week pilot program this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cable Yarding Systemsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkelâ&#x20AC;? Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the Instructors will teach the students the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. The Instructors will be responsible to assist with ďŹ nalizing the Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curriculum and delivery of the 2012 pilot project and the planned 2013 Program (three 7-week programs, May to October). Individuals interested in this opportunity must have extensive knowledge and experience on the operational side of the logging industry and ideally have worked as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hooktenderâ&#x20AC;? during that time. Strong communication skills, patience and a demonstrated ability to teach are all necessary requirements for these positions. Compensation for these contract positions is based upon the candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skill, knowledge and experience. 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 submit resumes in conďŹ dence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Instructor, Logging Fundamentals Training

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O Operations Engineer A Campbell River based forest management company is looking for an Operations Engineer to help provide forest planning, engineering, supervision and business development services to our First Nation clients. Capacity Forest Management Ltd. is seeking an experienced individual registered with the ABCFP (or eligible for registration) as a Forest Technologist (RFT) or Professional Forester (RPF). As a successful candidate for this position, you will possess strong communication skills as well as excellent knowledge of computers and related software (Road-Eng, Word, Excel, Enfor). The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of ďŹ eld experience and a proven track record in all aspects of planning, permit applications, budgeting, lay-out, and supervisory skills. The area of work includes the Campbell River area, with travel to other locations on the Coast and Lower Mainland. As an integral part of the senior management team, you will be vital to the expansion of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. Experience in working with First Nations and time spent in the management of harvesting operations are an asset. This position will be a very dynamic and growth oriented role. Salary and beneďŹ ts are negotiable based on experience. If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this position please fax your resume to Receptionist at (250) 287-2125. You may also E-mail your resume and cover letter to reception@capfor.ca with Operations Engineer Resume as the subject line. Closing Date: July 6, 2012. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. has developed an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who wish to be considered for the available positions in this 7-week pilot project scheduled this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cable Yarding Systemsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkelâ&#x20AC;? Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the students will learn the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. Individuals interested in this opportunity must be motivated, physically ďŹ t, conscientious and have a clear interest in logging as a career. Applicants selected for advancement in the selection process, will participate in the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard employment selection process. Further information on this program can be found at: www. westernforest.com in the People/Careers section. Once in People/Careers, please look for Logging Fundamentals Training in the Careers, Current Postings section. 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 qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please submit resume in conďŹ dence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Logging Fundamentals Training

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

SETOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WOK & GRILL is looking for a full time server and short order cook. Apply in person to Denny.

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced Boom man â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktender â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â&#x20AC;˘ Chasers â&#x20AC;˘ A-frame Operator â&#x20AC;˘ 980 Operators-dryland sort â&#x20AC;˘ Camp Cook Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

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 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email: tysonlambert@tmar.com

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Foster Family Support Worker North Island Community Services Society is seeking a Foster Family Support Worker to provide support to Foster Families in the Mount Waddington region. Applicants must have an applicable certiďŹ cate and at least 2 years minimum experience with supporting families. A working knowledge of the BC Foster Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 July 13, 2012 via mail or email to North Island Community Services Society, Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or nicsbc@telus.net. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL DRILLERS AND BLASTERS Roc-Tech Contracting Ltd is starting a project in the Port McNeill area and is looking for experienced drillers and blasters. Apply to: juan@roctech.ca or Fax 1-866-756-7074 EMPLOYMENT ALBERTA: Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic, Field and Shop Fabrication, Refrigeration Mechanic, Plumbers/PipeďŹ tters. Overtime and beneďŹ t Package. Email resumes to: toddw@ peaceriverheating.com Fax: 780-624-2190. Contact Todd at 780-624-4140 OIL BURNER Technician Plumber/GasďŹ tter, 4th Class Power Engineer required in Yellowknife, NT. Journeyperson, bondable and own hand tools. Resume: k.leonardis@ jslmechanical.com

STEEL FABRICATORS Ramsay Machine Works requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal CertiďŹ cation immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and beneďŹ ts. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com TECHS LIVE Large in Alberta! Moving/training/tool allowances. Great wages. Full beneďŹ ts. Investment program. Go Auto has 30 dealerships/18 brands. Apply now! Careers@goauto.ca.

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RV SITES AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

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Special Services Worker (Medical Leave/Maternity Leave Position) North Island Community Services Society is seeking highly motivated, organized and outcome-experience based individuals to work in the Special Services Program. The Special Services Worker will work and support children and families to increase living skills, parenting skills, behaviour management and communication choices. The position may include routine crisis intervention. The majority of this service takes place in the client’s home. Preference will be given to applicants with postsecondary credentials and/or related human services experience. Previous work experience is an asset. This position is currently part-time. A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel will be required. A criminal record check will be required. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please forward resume with cover letter by July 13, 2012 to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 nicsbc@telus.net

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COAL HARBOUR One bedroom cottage, fully furnished. Available now. $500. Call 250949-9982.

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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

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 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

MODULAR HOMES JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,900 Double Wide Modular 1350 sq ft from $99,900 mark@eaglehomes.ca

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

PORT HARDY Bright, 1 bdrm furnished ground ﬂoor suite. Newly renovated, shared laundry. Nice house & neighbourhood. No smoking, no pets. $500/mo. including utilities. Call 250-902-0773. PORT HARDY New 2 bdrm basement suite. Quiet neighbourhood. N/S, N/P, refs req’d. $700/mo. includes sat., wireless internet, $100/mth hydro & shared laundry. Now available. Call 250-949-8981.

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

CARS

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, recent reno’d, 2bdrm $675. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw.ca

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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$800./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.

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

24’ TRAVEL TRAILER. Port Hardy area. Many wonderful features. Like new. $10,000. Call 250-902-0878.

AUTO FINANCING SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

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4HE (OBBY .OOK

North Island

Established in 1993 as the “Airport Inn Restaurant”, Denny and Erin Seto know a thing or two about serving up some of the best Cantonese and Canadian cuisine the North Island has ever tasted. After renaming the business 8 years ago and relocating to their newly renovated location at the Port Hardy Inn this past Fall, Seto’s has established a reputation for fresh quality ingredients and above all – a delicious dining experience! Over the years, Erin’s Mom, Kris’ culinary talents and years of catering experience have inﬂuenced many of the Western dishes making Seto’s the perfect blend of Canadian and Cantonese cuisine. Now open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week! Sun-Thurs 7AM – 8:30PM Fri & Sat 7AM-9PM 250.949.8381 Port Hardy Inn 9040 Granville St.

The Hobby Nook is

EXPANDING! We are moving on July 1st to our NEW shop at 5685 Hardy Bay Road and reopening on July 7th.

We are

EXPANDING !! into SIGNS The Hobby Nook is committed to the same wonderful service and helping the North Island stay strong.

Scotia Bay B&B QCF Floor Fashions is locally owned and operated serving Woss, North to Port Hardy including the islands. We are celebrating our ﬁfth year of operation with a brand new look and much larger location. Our goal has been to offer the best selection of quality ﬂooring at reasonable prices. Come on in and take a look around, we know you will be pleasantly surprised. Need an estimate, they are free. Just book an appointment with our knowledgeable sales staff. Located next to the Subway in Port McNeill 250-956-3635 SHOP DOWN ISLAND, SHOP PORT MCNEILL

Sandy and Sandra Masales have been operating Scotia Bay B&B since June 2009. Their guests can choose from 4 fully furnished suites to enjoy the spectacular ocean views, and have the option of B&B or B-ontheir-own, as each suite has a full kitchen. Future plans include cabins throughout the property. The Masales have had guests from all over the world - and every one of them has an interesting story. Guests range from authors & Google management to sheep farmers and zoo keepers. They have even hosted 2 weddings in their home. Check out their website at www.scotiabaybnb.com

Success Stories North Island

Success Stories

Leapin’ lizards! Jaiyden Hall of Port McNeill takes a hairraising jump from the bleachers during Sunday’s baseball game at Hyde Creek J.R. Rardon Ballpark.

Theatre party moved Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Due to the happy event of a wedding, Gate House Community Theatre has moved its one-year anniversary party to Tuesday, July 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The festivities will begin with free birthday cake, followed

by a showing of the summer classic family movie The Sandlot. The evening kicks off the return of Classic Movie Tuesdays at the theatre for the summer. The theatre’s anniversary celebration was originally scheduled for July 1 before being changed.