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McNeill council sworn in J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—In what was as much a celebration of the retirement of longtime mayor Gerry Furney, Port McNeill’s new mayor and council were sworn in Monday night before a standingroom only crowd in coun-

cil chambers. Incoming Mayor Shirley Ackland was joined by councillors Jay Dixon, Shelley Downey, Aaron Frost and Graham MacDonald in the brief ceremony, which was both opened and closed by Furney — who served on the Town’s first council

and who spent 39 years as mayor before choosing not to run for office again this fall. “This is a day in history,” Ackland said in a room bedecked with photos of past councils, nearly all of them bearing Furney’s likeness. “We’ve been very fortunate to have a

mayor as long as we have leading our town and putting us on such a good foundation. As he’s said many times, it’s a job he’s enjoyed, serving this community, because he really cares about all of us who live here.” Then, turning to Furney, Ackland added, “We hope

we do you proud.” Ackland is the lone returning member from the most recent municipal government, having served the past six years on council. Both Downey and Frost, though, return

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• Clean sweep

Port Hardy rinks snare A, B, C finals in Broughton men’s bonspiel. Page 13

• Busy season

Santa drops in on annual Eagle View Elementary craft bazaar. Page 15

Roudi and Piper Staats, accompanied by mom Kelly Chadwick, join Santa (Chris Stewart) for a photo taken by Cathy Griffith during the annual Christmas Showcase of Arts and Crafts at the Scout Hall in Port McNeill Saturday. See more from Port McNeill’s Christmas kick-off day in North Island Life, back page. Elena Rardon

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Gazette staff A clam discovered in the waters of Quatsino Sound 10 years ago has been recognized as a new species, and its home waters were honoured in the name given to the unique bivalve. Thanks to the sharp eye of Royal BC Museum Curator of Invertebrates Melissa Frey the specimen was found within the Royal BC Museum’s collection,

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where had lain undisturbed since 2004. “When I first saw the specimen, I suspected it was special – turned out there appeared to be no similar species from this coast in the existing taxonomic literature, suggesting that indeed this species was new to science,” Frey said. The clam, collected by Fisheries and Oceans Canada at about 1,000 metres depth off of Quatsino subscriptions: 250-949-6225

Sound in 2004, is now a one-ofa-kind find. The discovery “goes to show how little we know about the ocean environment that sustains us,” said Jackie Hildering, the local marine researcher who blogs as the Marine Detective. “The relevance of the discovery is that, when one considers 95 per cent of the ocean has yet to be seen by human eyes, it’s not surprising to

see this kind of discovery — it forces us into a proper humility.” Hildering pointed out that the unique conditions around North Vancouver Island are conducive to the evolution of separate species, but discovering these unknown species requires an expert eye.

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Museum notes new species in Quatsino Sound from Page 1 “We know more about the moon than our own oceans,” she said. “We’re at the stage of not only finding new marine organisms, but we’re finding new marine ecosystems. “It shows how little we know about our life-sustaining seas. It shows we should proceed with caution, yet we have this onslaught.” The museum said that the discovery of a new species of marine invertebrate is rare; Frey estimates it occurs about twice per year for British Columbia ecosystems. The first telltale sign that the clam is unique is in its shell, which

This clam, discovered in the Royal BC Museum collection, was recognized as a new species by staff and named Ascetoaxinus quatsinoensis in honour of its Quatsino Sound home. Courtesy of the Royal BC Museum has unusual scallop- the naked eye were ing, or curved projec- also identified by tions, on an edge. Dr Graham Oliver, a Further unique bivalve expert at the traits not so plain to National Museum of

Wales, who, with Frey, co-authored a recent article in the journal Zootaxa announcing the new species. The species’ scientific name, Ascetoaxinus quatsinoensis, is a tribute to both its curious shape and its home. The find also highlights the importance of museum collections. Worldwide, millions of specimens are collected and deposited into museums for longterm, safe storage. From there, experts have the opportunity to borrow and study the samples for scientific research. The process to identify stored specimens can take years, or even decades,

Trevena opens doors

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— MLA Claire Trevena opened the doors of her Port Hardy office to constituents at an open house event last week. The Transportation Critic explained that her office was temporarily closed earlier in the year but, with the addition of Port Hardy Councillor Fred Robertson to the staff, the local office has resumed its regular hours. “I think its important to have that connection,” said Trevena. Robertson said that

he would be available at the office Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and that calls from local constituents to the Campbell River office outside of those hours would be relayed back to the local office and the MLA. Trevena said that she was in the local area every two weeks, usually out in the community, but said she was always happy to meet and discuss concerns. To contact the MLA call 1-866-387-5100 toll free or email MLA Claire Trevena chats to constituents Claire.trevena.mla@ at her open house event in Port Hardy leg.bc.ca. A O’Toole earlier this week.

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due to the large volume of materials collected and the limited number of experts. . “Resulting discoveries highlight why our natural history collections are so valuable. Sometimes people question the purpose of keeping preserved

animals,” Frey said. “But hidden within our collections are opportunities for discovery: new records, new attributes – even new species. Ultimately, these collections allow us to better understand and steward the spectacular diversity living

within the ocean.” The only sample in the world of this new species of clam is now taking its place among the thousands of specimens at the Royal BC Museum, adding to the collective knowledge of B.C.’s coastal waters.

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Standing-room crowd farewells Furney from page 1 after previously serving on council — Downey from 2006-11 and Frost from 200811. Dixon, the principal at North Island Secondary School, and MacDonald, a small business owner, are first-time elected officials. Ackland followed the oath of office by acknowledging town staff, fire chief Chris Walker, RCMP Sgt.

Sharpe was traveling in Alberta and sent his regrets. Furney, in turn, thanked, “the lady who gets me dressed,” referring to his wife Carmel. In an unusual twist, perhaps to avoid speaking any further, Furney then offered to adjourn the meeting that he had opened a

Craig Blanchard, North Island MLA Claire Trevena and municipal airport manager Bill Velie, a longtime friend and coffee-shop partner of Furney’s. Also in the audience were outgoing councillors Grant Anderson and Gaby Wickstrom and various family members and friends of incoming and outgoing officials. Outgoing councillor Chris

Council Meeting Port McNeill few minutes earlier. Frost seconded the motion, and Ackland made it official, putting a stamp on what might have been Furney’s final official public engagement after serving as councillor or

copy of her Legislative statement on Furney and the Town of Port McNeill, as recorded during the B.C. Legislature’s session of Nov. 6. The first official meeting for the incoming council is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

mayor for 46 years. The meeting then broke up into a general meet-and-greet over a cake decorated with the Port McNeill Town flag design, as council posed for photos accompanied by Sgt. Blanchard in his red serge. Trevena presented Furney with a gift of a

Outgoing Mayor Gerry Furney and new Mayor Shirley Ackland cut cake. J.R. Rardon

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Council bids farewell

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Councillors bid their farewells and paid tribute to the late Deb Huddlestan at the final regular meeting of the 2011-14 Port Hardy Council last week. With the passing of the deputy mayor, the first order of business was to nominate a new acting mayor, with coun. John Tidbury receiving the nomination. The councillors held a moment of silence for Huddlestan and expressed their shock and sadness at her passing. The councillors also paid tribute to each

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other during council reports, with each councillor reflecting on the relationships and achievement of the previous three years. In last month’s election incumbents Jessie Hemphill, Rick Marcotte and Tidbury were returned to the table. They will be joined by Pat CorbettLabatt, Dennis Dugas and Fred Robertson on the new council. Councillor Nikki Shaw did not run for re-election, and coun. Janet Dorward was defeated by Hank Book in her

run for the mayor’s seat. “Losing the election was disappointing,” said coun. Dorward, “but losing (Huddlestan) within hours was devastating.” The new council held its inaugural meeting earlier this week, after the Gazette went to press, and holds its first regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Municipal Hall.

Variance In one of its last acts the council granted a variance approval to Daryl St. Claire. St. Clair had fallen foul of zoning restrictions with the construc-

tion of a metal-framed carport at his home and sought an exemption to allow him to complete the structure. Director of Corporate Services Jeff Long told council that, under the current rules, the structure did not meet setback restrictions and also placed the home in excess of the 40 per cent buildings-to-lotsize restriction. Long explained that staff had contacted neighbours and received only support for the construction, and St. Clair had obtained approval from the strata for the shelter. Council approved his request.

Paws for a cause

Elena Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY—The 4Paws Rescue Society held a pancake breakfast at the Port Hardy Civic Centre last month to raise funds and celebrate the work they have accomplished since their establishment as a society early this year. 4Paws is a volunteer-based, non-profit society based in Port Hardy that serves dogs in the Tri-Port area. Its mission is to provide a more humane community by offering programs for spaying and neutering, emergency care assistance, flea control and food and shelter. The society also provides adoption,

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fostering, and unplanned litter assistance, as well as education and outreach. The hot breakfast Saturday was served by the Junior Canadian Rangers, who also helped with set-up and take-down. “The JCR (Junior Canadian Rangers) have been a huge help here today,” said Susan Emerson, one of the event’s organizers. She labelled the society as a group of eight, plus plenty of volunteers. “This is a non-profit organization,” Emerson said. “All the proceeds we make go straight back into the Tri-Port area.” 4Paws held a fundraising dinner in January, but this is their

first pancake breakfast. Alex Shorre, another organizer, says that she hopes it becomes an annual event, noting that the event raised more than $2,000 for the society. While passing out raffle tickets, Shorre took the time to point out a few posters on the wall, celebrating the society’s accomplishments. “We’ve had over forty dogs spayed and neutered this year,” she said. “And 21 dogs we’ve rescued. All of this was accomplished through fundraising.” For more information, or to volunteer or make a donation, visit the 4Paws website at www.4pawsrescuesociety.ca.

Connie joined the Hardy Buoys team in February 2014; she works in ﬁnished product packaging and raw processing. Connie is very productive and efﬁcient. She is a team player and well respected by her fellow crew. Connie has a very positive attitude and giving nature. The kind of person who will share her lunch with a co worker without one, and offers rides to and from work to co workers without transportation. Connie grew up in Port Hardy and what she likes most about living here is being close to all her family and friends. When not at work, she loves to read and go down island to shop. Together with her husband they have 5 sons, 1 daughter, and grandchildren to spoil. Connie says she loves to work, but does hope to one day continue her education. The most important thing for her is to be happy. Connie has been an AMAZING addition to our work place.

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Worth remembering Dear editor: On a recent bright morning under sunny skies the Remembrance Day ceremony was held at Carrot Park. It was a great turn out this year and on behalf as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion I would like to thank everyone who took the time out of their busy lives to come and participated in the act of Remembrance. To see all of the different groups of people who attended both young and old makes me glad to consider myself a citizen of Port Hardy. Many thanks to the paramedics who provided such excellent first aid to the two people who were in need during the ceremony. We do hope that they are feeling much better now. The Ladies Auxiliary would like to send a great big thank you to Craig and his staff at Overwaitea and Pat from the Old School House Store for their generous donations to our open house luncheon which was held at the Legion after the ceremony and to which all adults that attended the ceremony were invited. It sure was nice that so many people were able to attend. Alison Flannigan Port Hardy

Going to the dogs Dear editor, Monday, Nov. 17, I had an unfortunate run-in with a German shepherd charging at myself and my dog (attack mode). I stood my ground with a deep, firm yell and my dog froze. The dog I believed either listened to my firm tone or, because my dog froze and she was on her leash by me, didn’t bite. A year ago this October I was attacked up at the top of Rupert Street and an article regarding this was written up by the Gazette. More people are becoming victims of dog incidents around town due to vicious dogs, strays or careless owners. What I also learned was how many victims don’t bother to officially report these incidents. They don’t realize that if it’s not formally reported, it makes it harder for another person who has been brutally attacked to seek justice if it’s the same dog or dogs. It could save a small child or another dog’s life if you take the time to report it (it’s like building a case). I’m at a loss on how to protect myself or for other people’s sake. I’d rather see information in the paper on how to protect ourselves rather then the growing gruesome dog attacks that occur. They seem to go unpunished or too lenient towards the dog owners that should have been more responsible. Again, though it falls back to the victims reporting it to the District of Port Hardy in writing, along with a stamped, dated copy by the District, it is important to obtain a copy for themselves! Deborah Crooks Port Hardy

Nisga’a prove their critics wrong VICTORIA – It has been 15 years since I wrote a commentary objecting to the B.C. government pushing aside its own hard-won treaty process to reach an unprecedented land-andcash settlement with the Nisga’a Nation for their ancient Nass River territory. My objection, and that of many others, was the imposition of a parallel state with collectively owned land enshrined for all time. This was an ailing NDP government rushing to enable a property ownership system that has demonstrated little but failure and suffering around the world. The Nisga’a are proving me wrong, and this was again demonstrated at a little-noticed ceremony at the B.C. legislature last week. The B.C. government had just passed amendments to allow a gas pipeline through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park,

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the first co-managed provincial park in B.C. history. Another bill enabled the Nisga’a Lisims government to impose industrial property tax on liquefied natural gas production. Legal documents were signed so the Nisga’a legislature can do the same this week. In recent years, the Nisga’a disposed of concern about collective land restrictions by adopting a private property system. The Nisga’a have moved

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to assemble four feesimple tidewater sites for LNG terminals, joining the Haisla Nation at Kitimat in reaching aggressively for a modern economy through gas export. The Nisga’a have partnered with TransCanada Corp. on a 900-km pipeline to supply the $11-billion LNG project led by Petronas for the Prince Rupert port. And they don’t intend to stop there. “We want to be part of the Canadian business establishment,” said former Nisga’a Nation president Joe Gosnell. Gosnell, the revered chief negotiator who carried the treaty over the goal line in 2000, recounted the 1887 paddling trip down the B.C. coast from the Nass Valley to Victoria to present the Nisga’a territorial claim, where the tribal leaders were turned away on the steps of the legislature by Premier William Smithe. It would A member of

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take until 1910 for Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier to promise a settlement, and until 1949 for Nisga’a Chief Frank Calder to be elected to the B.C. legislature. In 2000, when the treaty received royal assent in Ottawa, Gosnell took part in a ceremonial burning of the Indian Act and got to work on implementing self-government. And on Nov. 27, 2014, B.C. Liberal, NDP and independent MLAs voted unanimously to open the way to an industrial future for the Nisga’a. “That’s what being alive means to me today,” Gosnell said. “You’ve got to have big dreams. Maybe all those dreams won’t come true, but at least you have the ability to dream big. And boy, are we ever dreaming big.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Bluegrass quartet strings along audience A review by J.R. Rardon PORT HARDY— The Tishomingo String Band did not come into Saturday’s show with Junowinning credentials or a familiar catalogue of hits the audience could latch onto. Still, they managed a big win by employing a simple bit of musical honesty in the second event of the North Island Concert Society’s second show of

the 2014-15 season at the Civic Centre. Va n c o u v e r - b a s e d Tishomingo sells itself as a bluegrass band. And the quartet of Devon Wells on banjo, brothers Jacob and Chris Russell on mandolin and guitar, respectively, and Russell Sholberg on double bass definitely gave the crowd a taste of both traditional and original bluegrass during Saturday’s show. But the foursome ranged

far afield from bluegrass into approximations of jazz, country, pop and various fusion arrangements of all of these genres. This is a group not strong on vocals. Lucas Russell’s raw, oddly toneless, Tom Waits-like growl and Wells’ high end-challenged tenor provided most of the lead vocals, though the threeand four-part harmonies mask this deficiency. Instrumentally, the group is tight and proficient.

Opening the first set with a mix of traditionals and originals from their two recorded CDs, including the recently released Dangerfield, Tishomingo received polite but unremarkable response. The intricate, tempo-bending original Sunderland’s Waltz perked the crowd’s interest, and the band seemed to capture listeners with the Earl Scruggs banjo classic Foggy Mountain Breakdown.

Coming out of intermission, Tishomingo took a risk by dividing its forces. Jacob Russell played a series of three solo songs in the Ottawa Valley folk vein. He then stepped aside as Wells, Chris Russell and Sholberg took the stage for four numbers that Russell described as, “A sort of country jazz; I don’t really know what it is.” When the full band returned to finish out the show, they stuck with their

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Gazette staff Between this week’s snow and reported sightings of a certain red-and-white clad gentleman on the North Island, Christmas is fast approaching. And this weekend will see the return of another festive favourite as the Team Charlton Highland Dancers take to the stage for their annual Celtic Christmas performances. The popular dance recital will see around 55 local dancers, from 4-year-old beginners to seasoned high-schoolers, perform traditional dances and self-choreographed pieces in a pair of shows this weekend. The local contingent will be joined once more by champion dancers Mellisa Carnegie and Ross Armour as well as piper Alan Walters. Shows will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. at PHSS, and Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Gate House Theatre, beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from the Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill and Cafe Guido in Port Hardy. The shows will crown a successful year for Teresa Charlton’s school of highland dancing. Two dancers from the school

won Vancouver Island Premiership titles, one was selected as a B.C.

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strength — instrumental numbers — and loosened up noticeably onstage, with comfortable banter and successful calls for the audience to join in clapping and singing along. Paying tribute to influences ranging from Django Rheinhardt to Bob Wills, and throwing in classic Balkan folk and Scottish fiddle songs, Tishomingo kept the audience — and perhaps themselves — engaged and interested.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOL WE CAN HELP Port McNeill-Mon and Fri 8pm Room 3 at the Old School. 375 Shelly Crescent. Call Greg 250-949-0153 or Cody 250-230-4218. Sointula-Thur 7:30pm at the Sointula Medical Centre. 25-2nd St. Call Annie 604-250-7085.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS

PERSONALS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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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. Contact Ed at 250902-0310 or 250-949-9655

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

Christine Elizabeth Sowden

TIMESHARE

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Oct 28, 1928 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov 23, 2014 Christine passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the age of 86. She was predeceased by her husband Bob. She is survived by her two children, Linda and Michael. A graveside funeral will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Sointula Cemetery.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

25 ROOM Imperial Motel for sale in Grand Forks...$789K. Contact andrewsmith1951@shaw.ca (Owner) for more information. AMBITIOUS? EARN an average of $3000/wk. This is your golden opportunity! Dial 1-800828-6536 and leave a msg. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. For help applying call 1-844453-5372.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Re: 2000 Cadillac Deville VIN 1g6kd54y6yu357555 Last Registered owner: Samantha Wadhams of Alert Bay Notice hereby given above vehicle will be sold Saturday, Dec. 13th, 2014 against unpaid service bill and storage totalling $396.76. Vehicle storage at EJ Klassen Motorcade Ltd. 9045 Granville St. Port Hardy, BC

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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The Home Hardware Building Centre is looking for a dynamic leader and teambuilder that can drive superior customer service and profitability. In this position, you will develop goals and strategies that enhance the customer experience and maximize sales and profitability. The primary responsibilities of a Store Manager include: - Oversee and Manage staff of 15-18 colleagues. - Develop and initiate strategies that drive store profitability. - Effectively manage inventory to budget. - Proactive approach to growing lumber and building material sales. - Hire and train employees to insure maximum efficiency and productivity in all departments. Minimum qualifications include: - 2 or more years of experience in managing in a retail environment preference given to experience in a hardware & building supply setting. - Proven track record in growing sales in a retail environment. Please email resume with cover letter to: Sean Dunlop srdunlop@gmail.com by December 15, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WE ARE looking for enthusiastic news paper carriers to deliver the Gazette to subscribers in various areas in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Hide creek. This is great way to gain experience with your first job and to earn a little extra spending money! If interested please call the office at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD 2 SERVERS are required by Karai Sushi & Grill, F/T, 37.5hrs/wk; $11-13/hr. High school completion is required. Experience is an asset. Apply online at: karaihr@hotmail.com or in person at 4030 Byng Rd, Port Hardy, BC COOK is required by Karai Sushi & Grill F/T, 37.5hrs/wk; $12.50-15/hr High school completion & experience or trade certificate required. Apply online at karaihr@hotmail.com or in person at 4030 Byng Rd, Port Hardy, BC

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

MEDICAL/DENTAL

FIREARMS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.

KINGCOME MANOR

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in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

GARAGE SALES MULTI Family Indoor Garage Sale St Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Sat. Dec 6 9:30-2:00 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy (by Port Hardy Hospital) Household goods, books, furniture and more

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL ECOFISH Research Ltd. is a leading environmental consulting firm, specializing in the assessment and monitoring of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. We have immediate employment opportunity for Environmental Technician to join our professional team. This a part time/on-call position based out of Port McNeill, however, the candidates living in the immediate vicinity are encouraged to apply (e.g. Port Hardy). Good opportunities advancement are available throughout the Ecofish organization. Qualifications: Technical Diploma, or B.Sc. in Biology or Environmental Sciences, 1 or more yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience, Level one first aid, swiftwater rescue and electrofishing certificates are an asset. Interested applicants can send a resume and cover letter that clearly identifies their experience as well as three references to hr@ecofishresearch.com. Applications will be accepted until December 12, 2014.

REAL ESTATE ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

TRADES, TECHNICAL LOCAL logging company looking for full time processor operators. Competitive wages and benefits plan. Experience an asset but would be willing to train. Email resumes to: smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CKC CHOC/BLK lab pups, gorgeous, top quality, gentle nature, $1200. 250-897-6275.

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NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365 PORT HARDY: Airport Rd. 2 bdrm, quiet. NS/NP. Refs. $550. Call 250-949-6319. PORT HARDY- 2 bdrm condo, #23-9130 Granville St, includes 4 appls, $750/mo. Call (778)875-9840. PORT HARDY- Airport Rd. Large 1 bdrm apt. NS/NP. Ref req. $450. 250-949-6319. Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites! Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. Friendly onsite resident managers. Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca

PORT HARDY SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. 2 bdrm suite. Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact 250-230-1462 or 250-949-8501 PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse. Call 250-9563440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

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WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474. tinyurl.com/porthduplex

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartment includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1-250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

HOMES FOR RENT 2-BDRM, 3 bath Executive style waterfront home. Single garage. Pt. Hardy. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Can be rented furnished. Call (250)902-9696.

ROOMS FOR RENT PORT HARDY- $350 includes laundry+ hydro. Linda, 250949-8133 or 250-902-0726.

STORAGE 1 HEATED Storage unit left. 9x13. Call 250-956-4659.

SUITES, LOWER HYDE CREEK- 2 bdrm suite. Call 250-902-9703 or 250-9564356.

TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDYSeawind Estates, 3 bdrm, in-suite W/D. $825. Call (604)418-3626. trojan12@shaw.ca

TRANSPORTATION CARS

PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Gym & sauna on site Call for availability

2000 FORD truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota rav4 1995. 2003 Honda 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-2003899

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of the week. Autumn Tjepkema of Port McNeill, 3 months, took in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curling bonspiel finals Sunday. J.R. Rardon

Have your pets spayed or neutered! A message from the BC SPCA and be BC Veterinary Medical Association

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. December 5 Men’s hockey Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

December 5-7 Port McNeill Minor Hockey Peewee tournament, Chilton Regional Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. December 6 Rep hockey Eagles midgets host Juan de Fuca in league play, 2:30 p.m., Port Hardy. December 7 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Campbell River in league play, 11:45 a.m., Port Hardy. Men’s hockey Bulls at Mustangs, 6 p.m., Port McNeill. December 12 Men’s hockey Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. December 13 Hockey North Island Eagles midgets take on the Eagles alumni in their annual Gazette Hamper Fund benefit game, 3 p.m., Port McNeill. Admission by donation of non-perishable food, toys or money. Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees hosts Kerry Park in league play, 2:30 p.m. Port Hardy. Men’s hockey Islanders at Bulls, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy December 17 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Cowichan in league play, 2 p.m., Port Hardy. December 19 Men’s hockey Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m.; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m.

Another A to 'Z' bonspiel finish J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Brad Zealand says he has no master plan to sweep every curling bonspiel on the North Island this season. Still, the Port Hardy skip did make it 2 for 2 with a victory over Port McNeill’s Keith Balcke Sunday in the A Final of the annual Broughton Curling Club men’s open ‘spiel. “There’s no plan,” Zealand said with a characteristic shrug after running Balcke out of stones with a 5-3 lead in the eighth and Winning skip Brad Zealand releases a stone during the A final of the annual Broughton Curling Club men's final end. “Just go with open bonspiel in Port McNeill Sunday. Below, John Maday, left, and Tom Russell sweep for Colin Hunko's winJ.R. Rardon ning C final rink. the flow.” “It was a good, tight against Mike Balcke, Balcke was left 9-1 lead over two-time game,” Zealand said. Keith’s father. A oneswimming against the defending champion “I just wanted to keep point steal in the third current despite reach- Mike Balcke before it clean; don’t let the and a three-point steal ing the A final of his forcing handshakes house get cluttered up.” in the fourth gave home bonspiel for the after five ends. “It was a clean Evans, who curled Hunko a 5-1 lead enterfourth straight year — with Borg, Rod Romas ing the fifth end. all of them runner-up sweep,” joked Brent Borg, Evans’ third. and Gavin Texmo, Balcke, poised to finishes. Clean curling was the seemed to be in a simi- grab a single against “How many times lar position as he car- Hunko’s array of counis the charm, again?” order of the day for ried a two-shot lead and ters, instead caught he joked. “(Zealand) Zealand and his rink the hammer into the a “pick” on his final played a great game. of Norm Campbell, Jordan Campbell and final end. But Gaudet, stone, which slid away He didn’t give us anyJoe Godmaire. The Doug Anweiller, Mel harmlessly as Hunko thing.” Ward and Doug Parke secured a clinching, That went for the team scored with each contrived to perch two four-point steal. entire club, as visit- of its hammers, and counting rocks, cling“The shot was right ing rinks from Port pounced on every misHardy’s Fort Rupert take made by Balcke inadvertently “burned” drew his final skip’s ing to the edge of the there,” said Balcke. Curling Club swept all and rinkmates Nick a Balcke shot by touch- rock to the button for a 12-foot circle, and “That pick was a fivethree finals contested Russell, Don Riehl and ing it on its way to the two-point pickup and a forced Evans to make a point swing.” house as Zealand wait- 5-2 lead. Mark Tjepkema. solid final shot to preLike Zealand, Hunko Sunday. ed with his hammer. Balcke got back a vent an extra end. After an early was also a second-time Barry Evans and his Hunko, curling with winner, having claimed crew from the Port exchange of singles, Instead of an apparent single point in the sevHardy Volunteer Fire Zealand stole a point takeout — “I would enth, but Zealand was John Maday, Tom the C in the recent Fort Department topped in the fourth end when have blanked the end,” content to clean house Russell and Dean Rupert mixed open. “It’s all about the C,” Broughton’s Jacques Balcke’s final takeout Zealand said — the in the eighth, and a Hunchuk, grabbed a Gaudet 8-5 in the B attempt barely rubbed Fort Rupert squad was triple takeout by Norm quick two-rock lead Hunko joked. “We’re Final, and Colin Hunko a guard. Then, two able to replace the prevented any late in the opening end trying to run the table and never looked back in the C finals.” of Port Hardy built a ends later, Russell lost stone and Zealand drama from the hosts.

Slip 'n slide

Isabella Stewart of Port Alice, left, makes a dive for the puck during her team's game against Campbell River during the Port Hardy Minor Hockey novice jamboree Sunday morning. At right, Ethan Stewart of Port Hardy slides to aid goalie Mateo Walkus with a Comox shot. J.R. Rardon

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Sports & Recreation At left: North Island Eagles midget Cameron Grant, right, manages to get off a backhand in the slot against the pressure of Comox Valley defender Scott Arbuckle in Port McNeill Sunday. Right: Tanner Roberts of the Eagles bantams, left, gets tangled up with a Victoria Racquet Club opponent Saturday. J.R. Rardon

Eagles net home sweep Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—The North Island Eagles hockey program enjoyed a solid weekend of play at Chilton Regional Arena last weekend, with the midget squad rolling to a pair of impressive wins and the bantam and peewee squads cruising to individual victories in Vancouver Island Hockey League Division 3 play. Midgets Goalie Nyck Ruel enjoyed a strong weekend in net, posting a 3-1 win over Nanaimo Saturday and a 7-0 shutout of Comox Valley Sunday. The wins allowed the midgets (5-2-0) to leapfrog Nanaimo into second place in the Division 3 standings, just a point behind

Juan de Fuca. Thomas Symons had two goals in Saturday’s win, both assisted by Brandon Purdey, and Cameron Grant also found the net. On Sunday, Sean Pineda scored two goals and Grant, Purdey, Emma Mitchell, Alex Scott and Darryl Coon all had singles as the midgets spread the wealth against Comox. Bantams Tanner Roberts scored two goals and Bree-Anna Henderson, Michael Perez and Devin White also scored as the Tier 3 Eagles rolled to a 5-1 win over Victoria Racquet Club’s Tier 2 club Saturday. The win left the bantams (2-3-1) in a

fourth-place tie in league play, just two points behind secondplace, Tier 2 Juan de Fuca with three games in hand over the Grizzlies. Peewees Rhys Dutcyvich scored five goals and Mathew Saunders and Luke Gage added two apiece as the peewees raced past Cowichan Valley 10-4 Saturday. Chelsea Noel added a goal and Ryan Patterson and Liem Wadhams contributed assists in the big win. The peewees improved to 2-2-2 in league play, placing them in the middle of the North Island Eagles peewees Avory Collins, left, and Keenan Jack league standings but just two points behind league-leading try to slow the charge of Cowichan Valley’s Dylan Langer (7) during their Division 3 league game Saturday. Peninsula.

Minor club raises major funds Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A prize offer from twotime Stanley Cup winner Willie Mitchell proved plenty of incentive for Port McNeill’s Minor Hockey players to boost the club’s finances. Mitchell offered a chance for one of Port McNeill’s teams to join him, Vancouver

Canucks general manager Trevor Linden and others in a skatearound at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Each team was asked to raise at least $1,500 to qualify, and most of the teams have wildly exceeded that goal. “It’s gone 10 times beyond what we expected,” said Glenn Moore, association

vice president. “We’ve had teams raise six and seven thousand.” The contest ran through the month of November. The winning team will be selected during a pizza party and draw at Gate House Theatre this Saturday. Teams not drawn for the big prize will get to keep a portion of From left, Port McNeill Minor Hockey novices Max Metcalfe, Travyn Foster (back row), Gage Harper and Bryce Cote rustle up business for the fundraising garage sale recently in Port McNeill.

their earned money to use as the team sees fit.

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From left: Joe Godmaire, Norm Campbell, Jordan Campbell and skip Brad Zealand won the Broughton men’s bonspiel A final Sunday. J.R. Rardon

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Wild Heart auction returns Gazette staff Georgia Murray, the Port McNeill-raised singer/songwriter and co-founder of the Wild Heart Music Program, is back with her second online auction to fund the North Island youth choir. Prizes include everything from resort stays to return airfare to a dinner with her brother, singer Clifton Murray of the Juno-winning Tenors. Wild Heart Music was conceived to provide a music program free to local youth after cuts to school bud-

Basking in the bazaar Clockwise from above: Mason Curr gets the most of his photo op with Santa during the Christmas Craft Bazaar at Eagle View Elementary School in Port Hardy Sunday; Pat Corbett-Labatt of Port Hardy shows off one of her Cement Yard Creations; Carmen Mitchell of Port McNeill shows off a pair of fingerless gloves from her table. Elena Rardon

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The North Island Crisis and Counseling Centre will mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada with a vigil at Thunderbird Mall Saturday. The crisis centre will have an information table at the mall Dec. 6 from 1-6 p.m. Beginning at 6, it will host a candlelight vigil in front of the mall. NICCC invites everyone to come down to light a candle for someone you have lost or to honour all women who are affected by violence. This day of action was established by parliament in 1991 and marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal. It has been 25 years since this tragedy and the day has since come to include remembrance and action against all violence against women. For info, call NICCC at 250-949-8333.

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North Island Life Celebrating the season Gazette staff The big man in red took time out of his busy schedule to pop by a series of North Island events last weekend. And local artists and artisans made sure he felt welcome as Port McNeill hosted a craft bazaar and a festive play to usher in the

season. Port McNeill lit its community Christmas Tree Saturday night followed by a special performance at the Gate House Community Theatre by the after-school drama program. Here’s some of our favourite moments from the weekend...

Clockwise from above: Santa’s (Josiah Waines) true identity is revealed by the nefarious Owl Hoot Gang during a Christmas play put on by the Gate House Community Association’s after-school drama program Saturday; Mad Hatter Cheryl Verbrugge (left) and Angela Kingcott share their knitwear during the annual Christmas Showcase of Arts and Crafts at the Community Hall Saturday; Santa confronts the nefarious Owl Hoot Gang in order to save Miss Kitty (Moriah Purdy) during the Christmas play; Santa applauds the community Christmas tree in Port McNeill during Saturday’s lighting ceremony at Pioneer Mall; The Bead Lady (Carol Ellison) had a number of colourful Christmas ornaments on display during the annual Christmas Showcase of Arts and Crafts. Elena Rardon