HGT Magazine #90 December 2017 by Haida Gwaii Trader

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Issue 90 • December 2017 $5 (INCL. GST)

GIFT GIVING Back in the day

CARE WITH DIGNITY At home and abroad

THE “PRESENCE” PRESENT Multi-tasking myths

Reconciliation – Exploring Ideas Time Management for the Busy Entrepreneur Bandsaw Alaskan Mill Invention 100-Mile Holiday Dinner Challenge

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IN THIS ISSUE

Gift Giving Back In The Day

Care With Dignity Also:

Reconciliation: Exploring Ideas…………………10 Time Management for the Busy Entrepreneur…14 Bandsaw Alaskan Mill Invention………………...16 100-Mile Holiday Dinner Challenge……………..22

The “Presence” Present

On The Cover: Do you recognize this jolly old St. Nick? He is the Meegan’s Santa that has been appearing on Haida Gwaii for over 20 years. He is now retired, so we thought a cover spot would be a good tribute to him! Photo by Judy Hilgemann.

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December 2017

Six Spheros have arrived at the Haida Gwaii Public Library Branches! What is a Sphero?

It is very tough, waterproof, shock absorbent and delightful.

A Sphero is a robot, a code-teaching tool, a time-bomb, a footsie player, a maze-runner, a story-teller, a pet-entertainer, a speller, a mathematician, an artist.

Spheros are making the rounds of the schools, and then they will be available for loan at the branches in the New Year. Ask at your branch to see if you can play with it in the library.

What can it do? It can be driven like a remote-control toy car, even by very young toddlers. It can be programmed to ‘write-roll’ letters or numbers or geometrical shapes by pre-schoolers learning very early literacy skills. It can be coded to tell stories by sliding blocks of pre-coded actions into sequences, which it can then act out – a favourite activity for primary and elementary school students. And it can be programmed to create new actions and games in various computer languages like Java Script by high school students. The future is now! Besides being loads of fun for all ages, it gets kids and their adults ready for the future by coding robots to perform actions in the world. It promotes a creative approach to computers, rather than a consumer approach, as the player can quickly become the creator. It looks like a clear ball about the size of a baseball, with machinery inside. It lights up, flashes different colours, spins, jumps, “explodes”, gallops like a horse, rolls in every direction, speaks, and loves to play outdoors. To operate it, you need a mobile device, such as a Samsung phone or tablet, or an iPhone or iPad. You download a free app called Sphero Edu, and then you are off to the coding races. The VI Regional Library – Haida Gwaii is now on facebook! Give our page a “like” and get the latest information about library events and services right here on Haida Gwaii.

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December 2017

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Gift Giving, Back in the Day by Shellene Van der Beke

owadays, purchasing seasonal or special occasion gifts is done either at a variety of local retail shops, from community artisans and handcrafters exhibiting at gift fairs or, more and more, via the World Wide Web. Back in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s, although many gifts were handmade, most shopping was done via leather-bound, upwards of 1500-page catalogues found in the town’s general store.

The sight of mailed packages would have us kidbouncing on our toes with glee. At this time of year of course, Mom and Dad somehow kept many gifts that came in the mail stealthily hidden, not to be seen again until Christmas morning, all wrapped up with twirled ribbon and shiny bows (that post-opening we hung and stuck all over each other).

Although there are still a few companies that send out printed catalogues (selling specialty items like seeds, Ordering from catalogues has been the same process for centuries: you picked out the item, wrote down the name home furnishings and unique gifts, etc.), sadly, retailer Sears Canada, after a 65-year run, recently of the item or its number on an ordering form, and then announced the closure of all of its operations; their cataeither handed it in to the storekeeper or mailed it, along logue business included. Another era comes to an end. with your payment. Sometime later (weeks and even months would go by), packages would arrive via the postal Proof that resistance to our ever-changing, virtual world is often futile. system. Good news: be it a gift from family or friends or someIn the 60’s and 70’s, when my brother and I were children, thing I ordered online, I still jump up and down with glee every year, in August or September, a pile of Sears Christwhen it arrives at the post office. That remains the same. mas Wish Books would appear on the counter at our local post office. It was a thrilling event. We spent hours perusing the dreamy toy section.

Thank you to the folks at the Port Clements Museum for opening off-hours for us to take pictures from their catalogue archives! Check out the PC Museum on weekends from 2-4. Special openings can be arranged by contacting 250-557-4576 or pcmuseum@qcislands.net

December 2017

In the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s 1930’s

Roller skates Winchester nickel plated roller skates, $2.40 for a pair.

1930’s

Pencil lighter Ronson rhodium plated pencil lighter, $15.

Marshall Wells Catalogue Marshall Wells cataloque from 1958, donated to the Port Clements Museum by Bill Paquette of Queen Charlotte.

Men’s hat Gold Label Panama Hat for Men, $10.

Washing machine Westinghouse wringer washer, $136.50.

Catalogue McLennan, McFeely & Prior 1935-39 catalogue used by Frank Pearce, original owner of what is now Bayview Market in Port Clements, donated to the Port Clements Musuem by Linda Berston.

1958

1940’s

1930’s

1956

Eaton’s Catalogue Eaton’s Christmas Book, 1956.

In the 60’s and 70’s 1970’s

1960’s

Air jeans Inflatable exercise “Air Jeans”, only $9.98!

Easy Bake Oven Easy Bake Oven, $16.99.

1970’s

Men’s leisure suits For that special man on your list – fashionable leisure suits, starting at $11.99!

1970’s

Evel Kinievel Evel Knievel, $16.66.

1970’s

Record player Fisher Price record player, $11.99.

1977

Christmas Wish Book Sears Christmas Wish Book

December 2017

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EXPLORING IDEAS ABOUT RECONCILIATION Building on its success in Skidegate, the Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society has extended its semester program into Massett with an innovative semester in Reconciliation Studies. One of the first courses of its kind to be offered in Canada, the Reconciliation Studies Semester has already attracted a full class of students from universities across the country. The program, which started in September and will wrap up in December, is exploring ideas about reconciliation and restitution, including an international perspective, as well as a focus on Haida Gwaii. The course brings together indigenous and non-indigenous instructors to offer wide-ranging perspectives on a variety of content. As the Higher Education Society explains, “In the local context, students are exposed to perspectives of reconciliation on Haida Gwaii through engagement with local guest lecturers both inside the classroom and out in the field, and through the close examination of protocols, shared decision-making processes, and comanagement systems specific to Haida Gwaii.”

The new semester complements the other two semesters already offered by HGHES, which focus on natural resources and are taught in Skidegate, in partnership with the Faculty of Forestry at UBC. HGHES says that Haida Gwaii offers a microcosm of the world, allowing students to learn first-hand about social, cultural, political, ecological and economic issues facing natural resource managers, as well as offering opportunities to engage with the community and immerse themselves in the lifestyle of the islands. While these semesters have been successful, HGHES continues to look at ideas for new programming to ensure its longterm sustainability. In 2016, the Gwaii Trust board approved a grant of $25,000 to help the society work on its new business plan, as well as up to $100,000 to fund the Reconciliation Studies pilot project. The Gwaii Trust recognizes the social and economic benefits that this kind of educational programming is bringing to our communities, and we applaud HGHES’s efforts to build a strong and sustainable post-secondary presence here.

To help attract local students to the Reconciliation Studies semester, Gwaii Trust directors also approved a request from HGHES for two $10,500 scholarships (a total of $21,000). One of the Gwaii Trust scholarships was awarded to Joel Richardson of Skidegate, who is in his third year of studies at Vancouver Island University, and hopes to return to the islands after he graduates and work with the Haida Nation. In a message to the Gwaii Trust, Joel told us he was grateful for the opportunity to take the Reconciliation Semester, which is allowing him to focus on what he cares about most: the wellness of Haida Gwaii and the people who live here. “I have nothing but gratitude to the committee,” he said. “Thank you for your contribution.” The other scholarship was awarded to Marijke Vanderlinden, who is originally from Masset and is now studying law at Dalhousie University. She wants to eventually work in government, law and policy on behalf of the indigenous and environmental communities. Marijke told us the course so far has been completely life-changing. “There’s so much pain and passion and strength here, and there’s so much to learn,” she said. “Thank you so much, I wouldn’t have been able to do this without you.”

December 2017

Care with Dignity at Home and Abroad

By Liz Wouters

“It’s so good to see the ocean again!” Dr. James Chrones exclaimed with a smile, looking out the window of the Queen Charlotte/Haida Gwaii General Hospital. It’s only been three weeks since he returned from a ten month mission in landlocked and hot Ethiopia - so hot it was impossible to stay in his living quarters, a canvas tent, for the day. In the dry season, temperatures hovered around 45 degrees with wood smoke and dust choking the air. The wet season was cooler (35 degrees) but torrential rains brought mud, flooding and malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Dehydration was a daily risk, which he soon learned could lead to impaired judgement, such as deciding to chase a dangerous snake out of the refugee camp’s medical clinic! Dr. Chrones volunteered with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders. His job was to teach and manage medical staff in the delivery of patient care. The patients were South Sudanese refugees who had crossed the dangerous border into the Gambella region of Ethiopia, escaping war, rape, kidnapping and robbery. They now lived in shelters made of mud, grass and plastic tarp, in the Kule refugee camp of fifty thousand people, and suffered from malaria, malnutrition, tuberculosis and HIV. Watery diarrhea was common due to poor hygiene and

contaminated water. The clinic had minimal lab and x-ray machines. It was common to run out of medications (delivered only twice a year), which resulted in scrounging from nearby clinics or just making do. More frustrating and demoralizing was the high incidence of children’s deaths, usually due to malnutrition. Medical staff struggled with questions like, “What else can we do here? Should we have done something different?” To avoid falling into hopelessness, Dr. Chrones and his colleagues reminded themselves, “For each person who dies, we’re still saving so many.”

“…everything depends on good relationships.” —Dr. James Chrones

determine the nature of care delivered by volunteers,” explained Dr. Chrones. “MSF is an advocate and witness to what is going on around the world. But it’s becoming harder and harder to not compromise these roles. There’s more co-opting through military services, for example, humanitarian aid delivered by military personnel, that makes it more dangerous for pure humanitarian agencies like MSF.” To ensure the safety of MSF staff, it must be seen as neutral and not aligned with any one side of a political conflict. Small but powerful actions help maintain this neutrality. For example, “In the field, MSF vehicles will not carry any person wearing a uniform and anyone seeking medical help must remove their uniform first,” said Dr. Chrones. Also, MSF will not accept government or corporate donations, and relies on the goodwill of private donors.

This mission was Dr. Chrones’ first MSF and international volunteer experience. After all was said and done, he explained, After years of providing medical care on “The saving grace was that at least we Haida Gwaii, he felt frustrated with the treated each patient with dignity and increasing bureaucracy in his job. And respect, no matter what else we could having reached mid-life, where “the other offer them.” horizon of life is closer, it was time to give back while I was still young and healthy.” MSF commits to remaining independent, He then added, “Also, my children were neutral, impartial and serving with digniold enough now to deal with the uncerty, providing humanitarian medical care tainty if anything went wrong. I had to to those that need it most. “These values seize the moment!”

Top Left: Most MSF workers are national staff such as these health officers and nurses posing with Dr Chrones outside a mobile clinic. Middle Left: Wood-framed, mud, grass and tarp “tukuls” house refugees in the Kule refugee camp. Top Right: An MSF mobile clinic provides roadside care when a sudden influx of thousands of South Sudanese refugees enter Ethiopia. Bottom: Refugees wait in muddy waters for registration with United Nations and Ethiopian authorities.

After researching the organization and a lengthy application process, MSF assigned Dr. Chrones to Ethiopia, based on his primary care medical skill set and his self-identified risk tolerance level. Despite thorough attempts to prepare for the new adventure, Dr. Chrones soon found out, “Everything was new- living in a tent in a crowded compound with restricted movement, international colleagues, medical and cultural protocols, the environment. It was very stressful to have to adapt to so much newness all at once. And it was important to monitor myself, in how am I coping with this

stress? I knew I had to make changes soon to prevent being overwhelmed.” The advice he offers to anyone who is considering a similar life-changing experience? “Do it. Before you go, do the research. Talk to as many people as you can. Limit your imagination on how you think things will or should be. Disillusionment is the hardest thing. Be open and aware. Once you’re there, remember, everything depends on good relationships.” Dr. Chrones admits he is still processing this whole mission. “As a result

of a big experience like this, you won’t know how you’ll change. Even when you return, you’ll undergo transformation. It’s still changing me even now.” He is barely a month back into his Queen Charlotte medical practice where diseases and living conditions are not as overwhelming as in Ethiopia and medications and diagnostic tests are readily available. But still, the principle of dignified care is ever present. “Everybody has problems. We can help patients navigate the process,” Dr. Chrones said. “We can help them feel respected and positive; and let them know they will get through this.”

December 2017

The Entreprenurial

Spirit

By Community Futures

Time Management for the Busy Entrepreneur For an entrepreneur 24 hours in a day is often not enough! You find yourself with a never-ending list of things to do - jumping between tasks, all the while, tending to the needs of your clients and customers. Diving into entrepreneurship means you’ve given up the luxuries of only thinking about your job between the hours of 9-5. You live, sleep, eat, and breathe your small business. So, since we can’t add more than 24 hours to our day, perhaps you can find ways to use those hours more effectively by trying one of these strategies. Planning ahead: Pick a time to create a detailed list of to-dos for the next day. Prioritize those tasks and use a scheduling system so you don’t need to rely on your memory! This will help you move from a more reactive state to one that is thoughtful and proactive.

Make your health a priority: Taking care of yourself means you will be better equipped to show up and take care of your business, staff, customers and clients. Take a lunch break, get adequate sleep and prioritize your own health needs. Track your time: This will help to identify time-wasters, distractions, and in general, help you get a better sense of how you are using your time and if this is working for you. Time management takes effort, commitment and focus. Our communities need healthy, well-rested and energized entrepreneurs! Haida Gwaii Community Futures offers free business coaching – this can include revisiting your organizational and time management systems and helping you to identify more effective strategies for your coming season.

Written by Firyal Mohamed, Business Development Officer, Haida Gwaii Community Futures

250-626-5594 | www.haidagwaiifutures.ca

Biz Tip!! Tracking your time is a key strategy to effective time management. However you do it - using a free app, your calendar or plain ol’ pen and paper, ask yourselves these questions: “What am I doing too much of, what’s taking longer than I thought, what could I hand off and what am I not doing enough of?”

We want to hear from YOU! New Sewer Treatment System Location

Join us for a coffee chat January 19th, 2017 from 2:30 to 4pm at Queen B’s We look forward to seeing you there! What is our community saying thus far? Check out previously held public input session’s question & answer summaries on the VQC website’s Current Project section.

A Much Needed System The Village of Queen Charlotte is the only community on the island without a sewer treatment facility and we are taking action to change this.

A Proposed Location Village of Queen Charlotte Council is considering the purchase of District Lot 18, located at 4603 Martynuik Road. This 78 Acre property would allow a new sewer treatment plant to cover the majority of the municipality.

Potential for Housing This size of the proposed property also provides the possibility for subdividing the land and offering it for sale for residential development. This could help meet the increasing demand for housing.

FUTURE PUBLIC INPUT EVENTS: • Open House – February 8 from 7 to 9pm at Oceanview Restaurant

UPCOMING REFERENDUM February 24, 2018 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT office@queencharlotte.ca • 250-559-4765 Or just stop by the Village office and chat with Ben or Lori All public input opportunity information can be found on the VQC Facebook page and full referendum information is posted on the VQC website’s Current Projects Page.

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A Bandsaw Alaskan Mill? By Craig Carmichael

An example of an Alaskan mill

hen I moved to Haida Gwaii last May, I had some very large spruce trees cut down right next to my new home. I wanted the lumber from them, but I couldn't budge the logs to get them onto my small, homemade sawmill unless I cut them down to about 5 feet long - and regardless, they'd be too wide anyway. This is the conundrum people having a tree or a few trees face: it's impractical to haul and mill only a few logs. What can be done besides cut them into firewood? Enter the Alaskan mill. Instead of using heavy equipment to cart a few heavy logs to a large sawmill, a sturdy chainsaw with an Alaskan mill attachment cuts the log right where it lies. A wide board is carefully nailed flat on top to guide the first straight cut along the log. Once the log has a flat side or two, the mill can further dice it up into movable slabs or rectangular pieces. But it is slow and noisy, uses a lot of power and gasoline, and turns a lot of wood into sawdust with each cut. It can cut boards, but except for making big beams, the movable pieces are often taken to a sawmill that will

cut much faster and not turn so much potential lumber into sawdust. I recently purchased a large chainsaw and borrowed a mill attachment to Alaskan mill the spruce logs. Somewhere along the way I got the idea that it might be possible to create a bandsaw version of an Alaskan mill (a "BC Bandsaw Alaskan mill concept drawing mill"? or "Gwaii mill"?). This would be made specifically to mill, but it would be used the same way, as my large chainsaw with a mill attachment, cutting the log in situ. A bandsaw will Starting to build the new mill invention… use much less power, cuts much faster while wasting little wood. I would love to chat with anyone interested, or who might have sugAll of the bandsaw mills I have regestions or ideas. I can be reached at searched run on tracks or have a log carriage. A neighbor said that a band- 250-559-7735, 250-532-8574, or email craig@saers.com saw Alaskan mill was made locally 20 years ago, but that its heavy engine was a problem. The challenge then is to create a bulkier bandsaw, but as light and agile as an Alaskan mill. I believe it can be done and that it will be better. So, I have decided to build one. If all goes well, I may build more than one size and model; perhaps both gas and 120-volt electric. Could it become a lumber milling method of choice? Let's find out!

New Lawn Hill resident, Craig Carmichael, is an inventive product developer. Schooled as an electronics engineering technologist (BCIT 1975), he has delved into diverse areas of software development, electrical, electronic and mechanical designs, musical compositions, a new woodwind instrument, new battery chemistries, and political reforms (HandsOnDemocracy.org). His monthly newsletter “Turquoise Energy News” (TurquoiseEnergy.com) details his projects since 2008.

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December 2017

Hunger on Haida Gwaii

Christmas Giving A

roof over one’s head, clothes on one’s back and food to eat are key blessings that make for a happy life. According to Food Banks Canada, thirteen percent of Canadians live in a state of food insecurity, which means they do not have reliable access to adequate amounts of safe, good-quality and nutritious food. Haida Gwaii is no different. We too have citizens in need and our island communities are rich with kindness and giving.

The Greater Masset Food Bank The Greater Masset Food Bank’s mandate is to provide dignified access to healthy food for community members in Masset, Old Massett and Port Clements without judgement or prejudice. On December 18th from 1-4pm lunch and food such as potatoes, carrots and onions will be provided at the Adult Day Program building located at 510 Naanii Street in Old Massett. For more information call Chris Horner at 250-626-7517.

Feed the People Food Bank, Queen Charlotte “There is a large, hidden segment of our population who struggle to meet their food requirements each day,” said Bonnie Olson, Victims

Services / Outreach Coordinator at the Islands Wellness Society (IWS). And she added, “We are privileged to live here on Haida Gwaii with abundant fresh, wild food like fish, deer, mushrooms and berries. But, these sources are not available to those in poverty who can’t afford a vehicle, boat or gas to travel to places to get this food.” Olson also notes that the Council of the Haida Nation often generously donates food fish to many residents of Haida Gwaii. For the last five years, the Feed the People Food Bank (FTPFB), a volunteer project of the IWS, has handed out money vouchers totalling between $3-4,000 each month. This equals approximately 200 people, including children, who have received support. Cash donations are welcome and can be deposited into the FTPFB account #1010230 at any branch of the Northern Savings Credit Union. People with needs self-identify themselves. They don’t need to formally apply, explained Olson. While the FTPFB is primarily a voucher program, donations of the following foods are deeply appreciated for the emergency food bags that are handed out each month: • Canned fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, pasta sauce, lentils and beans.

• Dry forms of pasta & lentils as well as rice (perfect as healthy snack foods for children). • Coffee, tea and cocoa Food donations can be dropped off at the IWS office located at 204 Oceanview Drive in Queen Charlotte. For those in need, the next FTPFB voucher day is December 15th from 10-12pm at IWS office or 12-1pm at the Skidegate United Church located at 183, 3rd Avenue. To apply for this food support program, leave a message at 250 559-4100. An IWS staff member will return your call. FTPFB serves QC, Sandspit, Skidegate, Tlell and Port Clements residents.

Queen Charlotte Christmas Hamper Program So far, forty requests have been made this year for a QC Christmas Hamper, said Debbie Gardiner, coordinator for this program. “No personal information needs to be shared when making a request. It’s not easy to admit you need a hamper,” she said. The program stresses confidentiality. “When people come to the designated place to pick up their hamper, only Colleen Bradley and possibly one helper are present,” she added. “She gets lots of hugs, some with tears.”

In addition to food hampers, gift certificates for children and teens are handed out. For more information phone Colleen at 250 559-1806. Donations in support of this wonderful, Christmas food security program can be made via their NSCU account #703496, by sending an e-transfer (in contact name box put: QC Food Hamper) to anvilcove@haidagwaii.net or by cheque (made out to the Queen Charlotte Food Hamper) mailed to PO Box 454, Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0.

Stuff the Cruisers, Skidegate On December 15th, the RCMP are hosting the annual “Stuff the Cruisers” food and donation drive in front of the Skidegate Fire Hall. The Skidegate Band Council gives hampers to young families, elders and social assistance clients in Skidegate and Queen Charlotte, said Michelle McDonald, Skidegate Band Councillor. This event is part of our annual call-out for Christmas donations, explained McDonald. “We have already raised $23,000 in the last two weeks from the Band Council, local companies and our off-island contractors.” Their goal is to put together 200 hampers. “So far, we have around 160 hampers in place,” she added.

Lord of Life Church Voucher Program, Sandspit “People on these islands are extremely kind and generous,” said Gail Henry, contact person for the Sandspit Lord of Life Church voucher program. “We receive approximately $3,000 in donations from the church, organizations and individuals so we can give grocery vouchers to people in need,” she explained. Priority is given to families, but support is given to anyone who needs extra help. Recipients are often identified by community members. “They’ll say, I know so and so is having a tough time and could use a boost.” Gail can be reached at 250-637-2212. To make a donation, make your cheque payable to Lord of Life Church, indicate “Christmas Hampers” in the memo line, and then mail the cheque to Lord of Life Church, PO Box 188, Sandspit, BC V0T 1T0. Or, make a deposit at the Northern Savings Credit Union, account #144683.

“The day hunger disappears; the world will see the greatest spiritual explosion humanity has ever seen.” – Federico Garcia Lorca

December 2017

The “Presence” Present

In a work meeting, half of the people are looking at their laptop or phone screens. One is recording meeting minutes, which is helpful. The others? Perhaps answering emails? Checking Facebook?

Solution: do each task with 100% focus, then move on to the next.

Screen Time and Parenting

A dad sits at the edge of the playground. His children play Studies show our smartphone may undermine our best intentions when it comes to parenting. on the swings, and call out to him. He looks up from his cellphone, smiles and returns to his screen. From the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), University of California, Berkeley, “…the more parents reported I talk with my mom on the phone while quietly folding phone-related interruptions when they were involved in laundry. She asks me what I’m doing. Although hard of conversations or activities with their children, the more hearing, she senses my attention is not with her one hunthey reported their children displaying sulking and temdred per cent! per tantrums.” And get this, “the studies also show that Where am I? Where are we? We are here but not really parents who are engrossed in their phones tend to respond here. This is an age-old human condition. But it seems more harshly to their kids’ misbehavior.” This creates a the disconnect is more obvious now. Is it due to our feedback loop. “Children may be more inclined to use modern-day expectations of becoming super-efficient risky behaviors to get their parents’ attention...when their multi-taskers or is it just our addiction to our screens and parents are on their phones.” the virtual world? GGSC suggests our phones are here to stay, but we need to Research abounds on the value of being present and foexert control over our phone use. Three of their parenting cussed at work, in parenting and in relationships. tips (applicable to adult relationships as well) on how to do this are:

Multi-tasking is a Myth

Science has proven we cannot do more than one thing at a time. (Many will disagree with this statement saying, “I always do multiple things at the same time.”) The truth is, multi-tasking increases the time it takes to complete a task and results in more errors. (Don’t believe it? Try the eye-opening multi-tasking exercise on the next page).

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1. Place your phone in another room (or turn off notifications), especially when you’re helping your child learn something new. Kids learn best when focussed adults are teaching them because they are paying attention to the same thing at the same time together. 2. Keep your phone in your back pocket [or purse] when you’re at your kids’ games or at the playground: kids

not only notice when their parents aren’t responsive to them, they will falter less when a parent is watching and cheering them on. 3. Instead of mindlessly checking the phone frequently, do so only when it’s connected to a specific task like checking in with a partner, or with a friend, on where to meet for the kids’ play date.”

If texting or Facebook messaging has become one of our main ways of building relationships, perhaps it is time to think again. Virtual communications offer none of the support people feel when you are with them in person. We all crave to be truly seen, heard and affirmed. At this gift-giving time of the year, it seems our “presence” could be the most welcome present of all!

Multi-tasking is a Myth Exercise Are you as productive as you think you are? The following exercise will help you quickly see the negative impact on efficiency by multi-tasking. You will need: pen or pencil, and a clock with a second hand or an online stopwatch. Exercise A: Make a mental note of your start time or start your stopwatch and then print the following phrase, “MULTI-TASKING IS A MYTH” in the space to the right of #1. Then, in the space to the right of #2, print numbers 1 to 20 (These numbers correspond with the

number of letters and hyphen in the phrase “Multi-tasking is a Myth”). Record the time you took to complete this exercise. Exercise B: Again, make a mental note of your start time or start your stopwatch. Print the same phrase, “MULTI-TASKING IS A MYTH” in the space to the right of #3, but this time, you will print one letter, then one number, then one letter, then one number and so on. (For example: M 1 U 2 L 3 T 4 and so on.) Once you complete printing all the letters alternating with all the numbers, record the time you took to complete this exercise.

Exercise A Print phrase: #1 Print numbers 1-20: #2 Time to complete activity:

Exercise B Print letters of phrase mixed with numbers: #3 Time to complete activity: Now compare the time you took in the first and second activities. Typically, a person who is multi-tasking will a) take much longer to complete the second activity, b) see a decrease in the quality of work, and c) experience more stress in completing the exercise. This is proof that multi-tasking truly is a myth!

Liz Wouters is a Certified Coach, and trained in Conflict Management, Psychology, and Adult Education. For individual or group coaching sessions on work, life or interpersonal issues, please contact her at: lwoutersca@yahoo.ca December November2017 2017

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HAIDA GWAII LOCAL FOODS PROJECT 100-Mile Holiday Dinner Challenge It’s far from easy or convenient to grow, hunt, harvest or even purchase local food, but with every day that passes, the realization of the benefits of eating local is, well, growing! Reduced packaging and shipping costs along with increased taste, nutrition and support of our local food economy have the topic of local food moving quickly up the common sense ladder. Challenge: Let’s all include at least one locally sourced food item to compliment one or more of our holiday meals. For some, this is easy as pumpkin pie. For others, whether it be a budgetary or access issue, it just takes commitment and a bit of thought and planning. It’s so worth it! To help make this challenge simple, here are some local food procurement options available island-wide. Farm Fresh Eggs: How about homemade eggnog, baked goods or holiday brunch? Local eggs can be found at the farmers’ markets, Island Acres Farm in Port and retailers like Bayview Market (Port Clements), Crow’s Nest (Tlell) and Isabel Creek (QC). While supplies last. Island Acres Butcher Shop: (Hwy. 16, north of Port Clements) It’s time to order your turkey for the holidays! These free run birds range from 18-35 pounds and cost $3.75/lb. Don’t care for turkey? Also available are chicken (whole or pieces), beef and pork (ribs, steaks, roasts and ground). Call 250-557-4569 to order or drop by the farm. No Sunday sales please.

Local Retailers: Lavoie’s local carrots can be found island-wide and are especially tasty at this time of year. Drop by the Crow’s Nest in Tlell for some homemade bread (9-grain, white, cinnamonraisin or jalapeno-cheddar) made by Skidgegate’s Leona Ridley. They also carry St. Mary’s Spring Estate’s ginger cookies, salal jelly, sourdough breads (her bread arrives on Fridays and sells out fast) as well as Island Meat & Sausage’s handmade sausages and baked hams - a real treat. Isabel Creek in QC carries fresh, locally made bread and Maude Island’s organic garlic…mmm…garlic mashed potatoes. Alcohol-Free Bubbly: For those who like to attend the festivities but don’t drink alcohol, St. Mary’s Spring Estate’s Kombucha can be purchased at the Crow’s Nest in Tlell, Jags in Skidegate, Junebug’s and the Farmers’ Market in QC, and Green Gaia in Masset…only $20 for a six pack! It’s sweet, fizzy and good for you too. Taking up this challenge? Send us pictures of local food on your holiday dinner tables! (email to info@haidagwaiitrader.com). All the very best of the season to you and yours. Island Acres Turkeys

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Zephyr Ridge Farms: (Hwy. 16, north of Port Clements) Fresh blueberry cobbler…mmm. Locally grown, frozen blueberries are available for $7/lb (watch for the “frozen blueberries” sign). A delicious treat worth every penny. For information call 250-5574579. No Sunday sales please. Queen Charlotte Farmers’ Market: Saturdays from 11am to 1pm (right until Saturday, Dec. 23rd!) next to the QC Community Hall. Attended by numerous vendors, you will find affordable (many items between $5 - $15) homemade sourdough crumbs for stuffing, strawberry or salal jelly (great with poultry), winter greens, Maude Island Farm’s amazing organic garlic and so much more! Don’t have time for holiday baking? The wide selection of affordable baked goods is incredible. You just might find a perfect Christmas gift there as well.

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Masset Farmers’ Market: Fridays between approximately 10am to 4pm on Main Street across from the Island Sunrise Café. Delicious treats-a-plenty! Homemade pickles, both sweet and sour (only $5 a pint), numerous preserves, some winter veggies and a nice selection of baked goods are guaranteed to add extra yum factors to your holiday meals. T

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Horoscopes for December, 2017 Aries (March 20 - April 19) This month, finds you, dearest Aries, with so many ideas swirling around in your mind that it must be challenging to keep them all organized. You have the ability to turn an innocent idea into a full-blown belief system that could work in your favor for the rest of your life. I ask you to write down your thoughts to see if they will meet the test of time to become the connection that you need for your future. Keywords: structure, faith and open arms. Taurus (April 19 - May 20) Your friends and family, dearest Taurus, are coming to you needing advice. And what they really need is the honest to god truth. No sweeping those hard conversations under the rug and no procrastinating when it comes to speaking your mind. You can be diplomatic about it but it’s vitally important to get it all out on the table. Otherwise you will leave yourself open to criticism and resentment. Keywords: intensity, passion and assertiveness.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 22) Here we see you feeling all-optimistic and hopeful, dearest Scorpio. Not your typical self. You are so much deeper than this. But in the distance, coming down the tracks may be emotional turmoil. Nothing you can’t handle, as you are the person with the most understanding on how to transform anything, including chaos. But here’s a hint; allow other people to help you right now. You will get a huge benefit from collaborating with friends and family even though you may have the loner personality type. This month, loved ones can help you not just survive, but thrive. Keywords: participate, cooperate and lend a hand. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 22) Welcome to your expansive world, dearest Sagittarius. It feels like this month is an episode of “This is your Life!” TV show. In order to show up in your life, appear a little bit selfish. Ask for what pleases you. Believe that you have a right to be happy, successful and fulfilled. Be assertive and strive for the whole enchilada, so to speak. Just remember that there are other people with completely different ideas on how it should be. Pay attention to this, you might learn something that you never expected. Keywords: rise-up, be noticed and listen.

Gemini (May 20 - June 21) You’ve been a busy beaver, dearest Gemini, and the networking you are capable of doing this month is phenomenal. Realize though, that you are wearing your emotions on your sleeve for all to see. It’s important to heed some advice from others and allow them to help you along the way. You will accomplish much more this month if you work together with others to create a community project. Devote some Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) You are being asked to role model time to a marriage or partnership for lasting results. Keywords: comproresponsibility, be it to your word, to a project or to yourself. This is the mise, collaborate and co-exist. time, dearest Capricorn, for you to get quiet and reflective. See what you can learn by not speaking out and just listening. Practice awareness and Cancer (June 21 - July 22) This month, dearest Cancer, you’re faced with intuition and try to understand at a cellular level what your goals and duty and responsibility. Maybe it’s with a family member or maybe it’s aspirations can and should be. Keywords: values, intention and receive. your job. In any case, you are being asked to be responsible to your word, whatever shape that takes. You may find yourself daydreaming while you Aquarius (January 20 - February 19) Dearest Aquarius, are you aware work which would be highly productive to your heart and soul. Use your of your mission in life? I don’t necessarily mean your job or career, activities of daily living to your benefit by staying present. You may find although it could be, but more about what activity or idea would get that after you complete these projects, you have miraculously invented the you jumping out of bed to pursue? Perhaps traveling overseas or next great thing to sink your teeth into. Keywords: mentor, visionary and making homemade ice cream? Inventing something or mastering some truth-seeker. technology? Whatever it is, it may be on the forefront of your life right now so stay aware and focused and enjoy learning this about yourself. Leo (July 22 - August 23) You have been patient and waited a while to get to Keywords: lucky-break, opinionated and visionary. where you are this month, dearest Leo. So, par-tay! But seriously, in order to find your mojo, it’s important that you continue to be creative in Pisces (February 19 - March 20) “Luck is better than skill any day” is everything you do. Writing a grocery list? Do it while you dance to the saying and this month, dearest Pisces, you could be in for a bit of music. Walk the dog while listening to your favorite podcast. Enjoy success. How you chose to deal with this is another matter. Will you this time by engaging in things that make you smile. This is the key to get overly emotional or moody? Or will you appreciate all that you have enlightenment for you now. Shine on, shine bright. Keywords: dance, sing been given? The tides could go either way this month so it’s key for you and create. to understand; it’s not what happens to you but what you do about what happens. Keywords: alert, focus and mindful. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You are being asked, dearest Virgo, to have faith. Have faith in your family, in your community and in you shining bright in the public eye. You may be looking at new ideas to utilize in the workplace and here’s a tip: present those ideas with joy and creativity and they will have a better shot at manifesting into reality. Dig deep withMonica Caulfield is a professional in your soul and get some clarity around the dynamics of your family life. It’s time to take a look at what’s working there and what is not. Keywords: astrologer, since 2007. She is passionate home-life, optimism and beliefs. about helping clients develop the tools Libra (September 22 - October 23) At the first of this month, dearest Libra, you may find yourself with way too much to do. You could be juggling a million balls in the air all at once and a few are bound to fall at this rate. It’s important to quit early or let go of some responsibilities whenever possible. This will allow your body and mind to regroup and rejuvenate enough to press onward and upward. You don’t want to find yourself emotionally burnt out before your time. So chose yourself and your health over accommodating everyone else. Keywords: focus, align and balance.

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In the Home & Office Lots of great Christmas Gifts! Furniture/Appliances/Electronics/Clothing(not kids or baby)/Jewelery/ Collectables/Books/Music/Computers and Computer Accessories/For Sale-Misc

Couch. Microfiber dual recliner. $250. Call Cody at (250) 626-6088 or email cbwaller@live.ca Plastic Beer Bottles. Approximately 10 dozen beer bottles, ready for you to brew and fill. Most are brown, maybe 3 dozen are clear. $25. Call Lisa Froese at (250) 626-7733 or email lisanfroese@gmail.com Electric Fireplace. Works well. No room for it. $100. Call Alison at (250) 280-7896 or email alygoertzen@hotmail. com Men’s Skechers Slip-On Shoes. Size 10 – fit is a little bigger though. Brand new. $60. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net Bird Play Station. New, paid a lot for it... yikes... my bird situation changed and I can no longer use this as I had planned. Would be great for lovebirds or small parrots, parakeets, etc. 1 foot square and 13” high. $18. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net 8 Inch Lead-Crystal Bowl with Metal Rim. The diameter of the rim is 8”. $20. Call Terry Tollestrup at home/office at (250) 559-4595 or cellular at (250) 637-1758 or email yrretct@gmail.com New Queen Size Foam Mattress. This is a brand new, never unpacked queen size extra firm mattress. It is 60” x 80” x 6” thick. Cost $500. Sell for $400. See my other ads for more new bedding items. Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com New Queen Size 100% Cotton Duvet Set. This brand new in the package duvet set is made for a queen size bed. It is 90” x 90”. Made with a 520 thread count 100% Egyptian cotton cover with polyester filling. It comes with the duvet and 2 pillow shams. The fabric is ivory colored. Cost $185. Sell for $110. See my other ads for more new bedding items. Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com New Queen Size Mattress Pad. This brand new in the package mattress pad will fit mattresses up to 18” thick. It’s made of quality knit polyester fabric. See my other ads for more new bedding items. $50. Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com Laptop Packsack and Camera Bag. This handy packsack holds your laptop and is shaped to also house your camera and accessories. A very practical item for your travels. Paid $125 for it but don’t need it anymore. $75. Call Archie Stocker Sr. at (250) 626-3576 or email archievideo35@hotmail.com

In the Home & Office - cont. Brita Water Filter. For your pure water needs. Holds about 1 Liter. $10. Call Archie Stocker Sr. at (250) 626-3576 or email archievideo35@hotmail.com Vanity Light Strip. This strip of lights would go near your bathroom mirror. Never used and still in its original package. At a bargain price of $10. Call Archie Stocker Sr. at (250) 626-3576 or email archievideo35@hotmail.com Ukulele Soprano String Set. Bought the string set for my Concert Ukulele but ended up with a Soprano set. The string set is new and has never been used. Paid $10, selling for $5. Call Germain at (250) 557-4240 or email germain@ qcislands.net FoodSaver Replacement Gaskets. 2 brand new FoodSaver V2000/V3000 series replacement gaskets. Ordered the wrong type. Replace your old ones and it is as if your machine is brand new again. Shipping costs were more than the gaskets and this you do not have to pay...win win. $8. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net 2 New Electric Wall Sconces. These 2 wall sconces have frosted glass globes that are 10” wide and 5” high. Complete with all parts for attaching to an electrical box. The light socket is ceramic. Since the top is open they can be used with tungsten, LED, or CFL bulbs. Rated for 60 watts. New open box. Sell as pair. $40. Call Jack at (240) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com Heavy Duty Suitcase with 2 Travel Bags. This luggage is sturdy and heavy and comes with built-in rollers for easy moving. In very good shape and would last you for eons. $25. Call Archie Stocker Sr. at (250) 626-3576 or email archievideo35@hotmail.com 10,000 BTU Vent-Free Propane Heater. Thermablaster indoor CSA rated 10,000 BTU blue flame propane heater with thermostat. Still in box due to change in plans. Warms up a space of 300 sq ft + easily. Can drop in Queen Charlotte, Masset or Port Clements areas. Finish: Stainless Steel. Heat control: Thermostat. Fuel type: Propane or Natural Gas. Maximum BTU: 10,000. Minimum required room size: 300 sq ft (10’ x 30’). Gas consumption: NG 10 cu ft/hour LP 0.47 lb/hour. Product dimensions: 15.55 inches (width), 24.8 inches (height), 6.3 inches (depth). Product weight: 19 lb. $350. Call Robyn Irvine at (250) 551-7474 or email robyn.irvine@gmail.com Marshall MG100 HDFX Amp Head. Used Marshall MG100 HDFX amp head. 3 channel. Solid state Marshall amp with great reverb and FX bank. Built-in 3 band EQ CD in and Headphone out. This solid state amp can pump out some pretty serious sound. It’s known for an incredibly clear tone on the clean channel, and breaks up quite crisply when distorted. Great amp, foot switch included. Minor cosmetic wear on the face of the head. I’m parting with this as I’ve invested in a new fender tube amp. Might consider trades for other gear. $300. Call Evan at (250) 551-4611 or email evanamiesgalonski@gmail.com Toyostove Laser 73. Has a few rust spots, but works well. Call or email for more info. $250. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@hotmail.com The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant Hardcover Book. This is a hardcover first edition of the book in excellent condition with dust jacket. The hardcover edition is out of print. $20. Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba. com Youth Snow Pants. Columbia brand snow pants. Perfect condition, only worn a few times. Youth size 14/16 (ages 1012) or will fit a smaller adult, 5’ or so. $25. Call Regina Williams at (250) 626-5676 or email haidagwaiimk@gmail. com New Computer Desk. Reduced! Product Details: one catch-all drawer and one file drawer. File drawer on ball-bearing slides with letter/legal filing system. Keyboard shelf & CPU platform. Saving you tax and shipping. Brand new, still in box. $195. Call Lin Armstrong at (250) 559-8999 or email armstrongs@haidagwaii.ca Breadmaker for Sale. Hamilton Beach Breadmaker. Tired of buying that chemical-laden bread? Make your own nutritious bread in this brand new machine. Never baked even 1 slice in it. Too lazy or too busy to use it. Paid over $100 for it. $75. Call Archie Stocker Sr. at (250) 626-3576 or email archievideo35@hotmail.com December 2017

In the Home & Office - cont. Sony PlayStation 2. Sony PlayStation Bundle complete with 15 games, 3 controllers and an 8GB memory card. Great Christmas gift, clean and in good working order. $130. Call Dawn-Ann at (250) 637-1212 or email dawn_ann_s@hotmail.com Small Red LED Dog Collar. Brand new, too big for Skipper. Size: width (1 in), length (13.8 in - 16.9 in). $10. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net Red Hand-Sewn Moccasins. Red leather hand-sewn moccasins, women’s size 9. Made by a First Nations craftsman. Purchased at the Shinnecock Pow Wow, Long Island, New York. Made with heavy top-grain leather with moccasin stitching and ankle laces. Durable rubber sole with low heel. Barely used. Must be seen. Originally cost over $250. Would look great with dance regalia. Reason for selling: wrong size. $110. Call Lark at (780) 655-7876 or email larkc@telus.net Vintage Neck Ties - Great for Xmas! I have a large collection of neck ties that are from all over the world, some from back as far as the 50’s! Awesome Christmas gifts, great for quilting and crafts, for both men and women. As low as $2 each, most expensive one is only $5. Call soon while they last! Call Manzanita Snow at (250) 557-8579 or email info@haidagwaiitrader. com Wooden Wall Clock. No marks or scuffs - uses 2 AAA batteries that last a long time - used to chime but little metal piece popped out - clock still works awesomely and looks great on the wall. $50. Call Darlene at (250) 557-9310 or email bondd06@hotmail.com Men’s Shoes from Aldo. Men’s slip-on shoes - size 11 - nice fit - husband just has too many shoes - these are in brand new shape. Reg. price $190. I got them for $70. $35. Call Darlene at (250) 557-9310 or email bondd06@ hotmail.com Shiatsu Foot Massager. Works great - $30. Call Darlene at (250) 557-9310 or email bondd06@hotmail.com Used DOOGEE X5 Android 5.1 Smartphone 5.0”. Display: 5.0 inch 1280 x 720 HD IPS Screen. System: Android 5.1. RAM + ROM: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM. Cameras: Front 2.0MP (SW 8.0MP) + Rear 5.0MP. Bluetooth: 4.0. Features: GPS, WiFi, OTA. SIM card: dual SIM dual standby, dual Micro SIM. Networks: 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz; 3G: WCDMA 850 / 1900 / 2100MHz. $75. Call Sam at (250) 637-5653 or email purplesolution@gmail.com Box of 22 Clive Cussler Paperback Novels. Adventure fiction. No duplicate titles. Comes with wicker basket shown in picture. $20. Call Terry Tollestrup at home/office at (250) 559-4595 or cellular at (250) 637-1758 or email yrretct@gmail.com Indoor/Outdoor Speakers Never Used. Still in box. $49 new. $20. Call Terry Tollestrup at home/office at (250) 559-4595 or cellular at (250) 6371758 or email yrretct@gmail.com Fivefinger Trek Ascent Shoes. Only worn once. Size 9.5-10 US women’s. Asking $90. Email: elin.hilgemann@gmail.com Bowflex. Lightly used, great condition. $1500. Call Heather Jacobsen at (250) 626-6074 or email Heatherjacobsen@hotmail.com

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Tracking Dog Available. If you are needing help locating a wounded deer, I have a very experienced, well-trained tracking dog, and can help you! No charge. Will take one shoulder of recovered deer. Remember to mark the spot where the deer was standing when shot and try not to trample the area! Call anytime! Call Wayne at (250) 557-2434 or email mwnicol@qcislands.net Sandpoint for Shallow Well. Old but never used. Bought 15 years ago, planned to install a new shallow well but then installed a rainwater cistern instead. $200. Call Shane at (250) 559-8807 or email pawsitivespin@gmail.com Arc Welder. 70 amp arc welder. $100. Call Brian at (250) 626-9359 or email btd@mhtv.ca Brackets 2X4. Approximately 200 new metal brackets for sale for 2X4. Brand new, in the box, never used (wrong order). Perfect for fencing or other construction projects. $175. Call Jamie at (514) 238-7953 or email planetjamie@yahoo.ca Fire Pump. Terry T-7 2 stroke fire pump. Hasn’t been run in years, but does turn over. $50. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@ hotmail.com Storage Shed, 10x10x8-ft. Brand new storage shed, never opened, in box, bought at Canadian Tire and can show receipt. $220 OBO. Call Dim at (250) 683-9015 or email dimka3186@gmail.com Dewatering Pump. 4 stroke dewatering pump. Turns over, but don’t know if it runs. Call or email for more info. $50. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@hotmail.com Oregon P60 16” Saw Chain (Brand New). Bought wrong one. $25. Call Neil at (250) 637-1074 or email kristi@haidagwaii.ca Wind Generator. 110V 20A wind generator made by Quirk’s in Sydney, Australia. Was installed somewhere near Masset years ago. Appears to be well built and in decent condition. No blades. Weighs 2-300lb. Call or email for more info. $200. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@hotmail.com Used Black & Decker Electric Lawn Mower. Handle flips front to back for easy reversal of direction while mowing. Good for shaving your lawn down to a fine level. Not recommended for heavy mowing. $75. Call Terry Tollestrup at home/office at (250) 559-4595 or cellular at (250) 637-1758 or email yrretct@gmail.com Firehose. Old but looks like it is in useable condition (not tested). 7 rolls at ~50ft. $50. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@hotmail.com For Sale Flooring Nailer/Stapler. 2-in-1 flooring and stapler. Used once. $150. Call Harold at (250) 626-3305 or email hkmackay@telus.net

December 2017

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In part or complete-Cars/Trucks/Vans/Campers/RV’s/ATV’s/Heavy Equipment

For Sale. I have a 2003 black Chevy Impala for sale. It needs minor work but it ran good when it ran. Make an offer, I just don’t have the money to fix it right now. Call Dennis at (778) 260-9987 or email thomashans11@hotmail.com 98 Pontiac Grand Am. It doesn’t run, we’ve been told it’s the timing chain but we’re not mechanics. No battery. Over 300,000 km. Comes with summer tires. It was an ok car until the timing chain. $550. Call Richard at (250) 557-8546 or email rsmwarhog@live.ca Used 16 Inch Studded Winter Tires. 16” studded winter tires LT235/85R16 LRE M+S. Mounted on 5 hole Dodge rims. One pair available. $150. Call Terry Tollestrup at home/office at (250) 559-4595 or cellular at (250) 637-1758 or email yrretct@gmail.com New 24-Speed Adult Mountain Trail Bike 29er. KHS large adult hardtail mountain bike/trail bike. This is a 29er so it has 29” wheels instead of the normal 26” wheels on a mountain bike, much smoother over rough terrain & unmade roads. There is one small area of damage to the paint on the frame, about the size of a dime, where it was rubbed in transit. Other than that the bike is as new. Aluminum frame with replaceable derailleur hanger. Front suspension with hydraulic lockout. Weinmann XM25 29” rims. 160mm disc brakes with Bengal calipers. Shimano Altus front derailleur. Shimano Acera rear derailleur. Shimano Altus shifters. $450. Call Simon at (250) 559-4144 or email teamfloodracing@yahoo.co.uk Roof Top Carrier. Well used but functional. Fairly large capacity. Sits on car roof and attaches with straps (not included) through doors. $30. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@hotmail.com 1998 GMC Jimmy SLT V6 4x4. 275,500 kms. Great all-around adventure vehicle! Well-loved but hopefully has lots of life left in it. Highlights: Regular oil changes and maintenance (including brakes, some ball joints, steering idler arm, tension pulley, all done in the last 2 yrs). Hankook Dynapro AT-m all season tires with good tread. Tow package plus front tow hooks. Back seats flip flat. Foamed roof racks. SLT package includes power windows/locks, cruise control, CD player/radio, leather seats. Quirks: Door seal on driver’s door came off a few years ago so some slight leakage in downpours. A/C and back window wiper don’t work. Some minor scuffs on the paint and some wear on the leather seats. $2,700. Email Amber at afaktor86@gmail.com

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2012 Nissan Sentra: 4dr, 82,000kms, $7,995, STK# 6066

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December 2017

On the Road - cont. 1998 Chevy Astro Van. Brown, 5 doors (2-part rear door w/ hatch), no back seat, running condition, rust is pretty bad, maybe still could be safetied w/ new tires. It’s @ TLC yard, likely just for parts, speak w/ Kirk for better idea. $500 OBO. Call Adele at (250) 557-6800 or email adelekupp123@gmail.com 2009 Toyota Lifted Tacoma TRD Sport. This has been a great work truck (but we have bought a new one). It was purchased new, driven for 4 years by the owner and 3 years by an employee. 180,000 kilometers. Regular maintenance, no rust (yearly after warranty rust check). Has electric brake package ($1500) but not used much. There are multiple contusions in the body- none have delaminated paint and could be fixed easily if graphics removed and a repaint wanted. Mechanically A1- new clutch, good rubber, great stereo, driver’s seat has small rip. This truck has another 320,000 kilometers to go. $16,000. Call Yuill McGregor at (416) 996-5434 or email yuill@northonsixty.com Used BFGoodrich All-Terrain Tires. Used BFG all-terrain T/A KO Trigard 3ply sidewall 35x12.50 on 17 inch 2008 Dodge 3500 diesel 8 bolt stock rims. Comes with the 4 hub cap covers. Approx. 30% tread left. Will consider trade for gun of equal value. $500. Call John at (250) 557-4777 or email only_ me23@msn.com Fold Down Seat from VanDura. May fit any van? It folds down for sleeping. $20. Call Lanny at (250) 559-8065 or email lannybt@qcislands.net FOUND: Bicycle Found...an adult quality trail bike. Call to identify and claim it back. Call Harold at (250) 626-4011 or email hswhite@mhtv.ca Tires for Sale. Four, all season P265/65R18 tires, brand new tires - only used for one month. Off a 2017 Chevy Silverado. $800. Call Daniel at (250) 6265023 or email dpmatt68@yahoo.ca 2005 Chevy Minivan - Wheelchair Ramp. 2005 Chevy Uplander. Runs great. Has a wheelchair ramp, cheap on gas (10 L/100 kms), seats a total of 5 people, 2 of the 3 back seats have built-in child seats, 6 cylinder automatic transmission, power windows & driver’s seat, newish brakes, good tires, tinted windows. Oil changes and other maintenance done regularly. Wheelchair ramp comes with removable attachments. 2 sliding doors on the sides. Great for road trips or as a family vehicle. Was just used on a BC road trip and now I have to trim to only one vehicle. 235,000 kms, great deal: $3200. Call to test drive. Call Dominic at (250) 626-7896 or email visceralorbit@gmail.com Jeep Smittybilt SRC Trail Bumper. Smittybilt SRC Rock Crawler bumper. Fits 1987 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited models. The bumper is new, has never been fitted to a vehicle, and has just been sitting around for a while. Has four tabs to mount extra lights, wide opening for winch installation, and two tabs for D-ring shackles. Made from 2” x 120” steel. Bolt-on fitment. $200. Call Simon at (250) 559-4144 or email teamfloodracing@yahoo.co.uk Tilt Trailer 18 Ton. Wisconsin dual axle tilt deck. 22 ft by 8. This trailer will not pass inspection as is. It needs serious metal replacement on frame. Deck and running gear is in fair shape and tires are in fair shape. $3,000. Call Dave’s Backhoe at (250) 559-4747 or email drellis@qcislands.net Gravel Truck. Mack 2004 Tandem Axle, Ardox Box, High Lift Gate, Wet Kit for Pup. Recent Inspection. $45,000. For more information call Dave’s Backhoe Services Ltd./Dave Ellis at (250) 559-4747 or email drellis@qcislands.net Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch. FWH-24P model, 4 way tilting but no slider. 24,000 lb rating. Needs universal mounting rails. Used very little over last 4 years. Excellent shape. $300. Call Mark Van Herd at (250) 557-4669 or email mvanherd@xplornet.com

On the Road - cont. 2007 Hummer H3. Selling my H3. It’s a great vehicle but I just needed a pickup. All maintenance kept up. 290,000 kms, all hwy kms, used for delivery services. Leather interior, heated seats, roof rack. $7,000. Call Leah at (250) 557-4495 or email croft_leah@hotmail.com Low Kms, 2008 Toyota RAV4 4x4. 80,000 kms, 2008 RAV4, 4X4, drove up from Vancouver in the fall. $16,000. Call Anna at (250) 507-7220 or email alois019@uottawa.ca 2009 Ford E-350 1 Ton 12 Passenger Van. Triton 5.4L engine. Very clean. Only 76,000 kms. New tires, tie rod ends and ball joints within last 1,000 km. Commercial insurance inspection done annually - most recent in May 2017. Everything in great condition. Asking $15,900. Call Kristi at (250) 637-1967 or email kristi@haidagwaii.ca

On the Water

In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats

Boat for Sale - Must Sell. Older 70’s boat with trailer and motor. As is. Sleeping cabin below and toilet. Approx. 26 feet. Great deal, must go! $2,400 obo. Call Deena at (250) 6371990 or email haidagwaii68@hotmail.com Avet HX 5/2 2 Speed Halibut Reel. Serviced annually. $350. Call Neil at (250) 637-1074 or email kristi@haidagwaii.ca Thinning the Quiver. Thinning the quiver again, from war boards to a few performance boards, a few board bags up for grabs too. War boards for kids or loaners: 7’0 x 19 x 2.5 kind of a mini gun, tore a leash through tail and shortened it, good for kids at least, $125. 6’6” x 2 x 2.5 good bc board for when you want to try stepping down from longboard, was a great board, broke it on a heavy day and spent $150 to put it back together, selling it for just that, $150. 6’8 x 19.5 x 2 3/8 fixed fin tri, $150. Better boards: 6’0 x 2.5 x 19 3/8 futures fin set up 5 fin option, $275. Fish 5’8” x 20 x 2.5 great board, great lines, epoxy thruster, $325. 6’0’ x 22 x 2.5 thicker glassed custom made $350 single fin. Call Randy at (250) 626-7336 or email randamadee@yahoo.ca 9.9 and 15 HP Outboards for Parts. A 9.9 Suzuki (late 90’s) and 15 hp Johnson (2003). These are more or less the same engine with interchangeable parts. Neither is in working condition. The parts could be useful if you have the same engine. Call or email for more info. $150. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@hotmail.com Trophy 2052 Alaskan Cab. Excellent condition, ready to fish, 21’ 7” Trophy. Boat is near mint condition. Prior to past fishing season everything on this vessel was repaired or replaced. Give me a call if you want to see it. She is put away for the season in a heated shop. Downriggers and rocket launcher not included. $22,000. Call Rick at (250) 637-1142 or email tyeekiller@ gmail.com Kuuma Stow N’ Go Grill. This grill has been a spare (mostly in storage) for us but tested and works great! The cooking surface area is approx. 9” x 13” and the legs fold up for storage. Perfect for taking on the boat or camping. $150. Call Kristi at (250) 637-1967 or email kristi@haidagwaii.ca

Kids Zone

From infants to toddlers-Clothing/Toys/Books/Games

Infantino Play Mat. Most of the balls are still included, all the toys are there and it is from a clean and smoke-free home. $20. Call Dawn-Ann at (250) 637-1212 or email dawn_ann_s@hotmail.com December 2017

Kids Zone - cont. Grobag for Baby. Size 6-18 months. Cozy sleeping bag for the baby that can’t keep the covers on at night. Barely used, clean and from a smoke-free home. $50. Call Dawn-Ann at (250) 637-1212 or email dawn_ann_s@hotmail.com Avent Breast Pump. Model SCF332. $80. Call Dawn-Ann at (250) 637-1212 or email dawn_ann_s@hotmail.com Original Jolly Jumper. Comes with the door clamp. $40. Call Dawn-Ann at (250) 637-1212 or email dawn_ann_s@hotmail.com Haida Gwaii Children’s Books. Set of 14 Haida Gwaii published children’s books. $70 for all 14, works out to $5 a book. Call Terry Tollestrup at home/ office at (250) 559-4595 or cellular at (250) 637-1758 or email yrretct@ gmail.com

Real Estate & Rentals

Residential, Commercial, Lots, For Rent, Rent to Own, Shared Accomodation

Queen Charlotte House for Rent 2 storey “A” frame split level open concept, no internet, fully furnished, 2 decks, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Located in the center of town next to the hospital. No pets or smoking. References req. Fantastic views! $1300/mth Call Kluane Carroll @ 604753-5092 or email davidhuntercreative@gmail.com 3 BR Rental in Uptown Masset. Basement. Large yard. Best sun exposure from morning until night. Included with the rent: F/S & W/D, water, sewer and garbage pickup. 1.5 bathrooms. Small, non-shedding pets OK. Long term rental appreciated. References required. $500 damage deposit. Call Archie at 250-626-7831 or email yalth@hotmail.com South Beach Dunes “SOUTH BEACH DUNES” is offering three beautiful exclusive oceanfront and seven upland acreage estates on the South Beach, on the north end of Haida Gwaii /Queen Charlottes. These are very special properties with exceptional beach and dune environment. South Beach Dunes offers exceptional value with prices for ocean front land well below anywhere else on the west coast of North America. Acreage sizes range from 4.64 acres and prices are from $40,000. If living in this unique environment appeals to you, please contact us - there are a very limited number of properties of this caliber available for sale. For more details visit our Website - www.southbeachdunes.com Call 250 631-3055 or email vernonbyberg@gmail.com

Real Estate & Rentals - cont. 181 Bayview Drive, Port Clements MLS#2127730 This 0.25-acre lot is relatively level with 66.27ft of walk-on waterfront. City services are available at the lot line. The property offers sweeping views across the Masset Inlet. Access to the Queen Charlotte Islands is by ferry from Prince Rupert on the BC mainland, by air from Vancouver to Sandspit and by air from Prince Rupert to Sandspit. Chartering of private planes or boats is also an option. Price $69,000 Call 1-800-286-1932 or email edhandja@bcoceanfront.com REDUCED AGAIN! Ocean view Home for Sale! 140 Bayview Dr. MLS R2140417 Reduced to sell!! Quaint ocean view cottage. Close to shopping, marina and school. Within walking distance of a pub and restaurant. Good starter home. Call Brian to view & for all your Realtor needs - Your only on Island Realtor - toll free at 1-866-303-5286 or on my cell 604-557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $59,500 Reduced! Ocean Access Lot for sale! 2255 Marwell Rd. MLSÂ® R2027624 3.28 acres of old growth forest, 10 minutes from Masset! 10-minute walk to a beautiful secluded beach surrounded by sand dunes ... Lots of level building sites and easy access to the property. This area is called South Beach dunes with all lots being two acres plus. This property is priced to sell. To view all Brian’s listing go to Royal LePage Prince Rupert web site. Your Only Local Realtor! Call Brian to view 250-626-5286 or his cell 604-557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $74,900 Home for Sale! 1838 Balsam Cr., Masset MLSÂ® R2156700 Stylish home w/many upgraded features. Addition with lrg master bdrm, 3 pcs bathroom w/dbl sinks & lrg closet. Dining room has wet bar area w/ water filtration in both wet bar & kitchen. 2 built in dishwashers & ovens. Living room has wood stove. Hardwood & tile floors. 2 laundry rooms. Upgraded windows. Alarm system. Covered decks front & back. Low maintenance landscaping front & back. Huge dbl garage/shop. Many other features...too many to list. Call Brian for more information at 250626-5286 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $279,000 Ocean view acreage for Sale! 98961 Hwy 16, Masset ML#R2174375 Great Ocean view! Located just outside Masset on a 1-acre parcel. Legal 2nd building site would also have an ocean view. Adjacent to park land. Lots of trees for privacy. Appliances could be included. A rare find. Call Brian to view and for all your Real Estate needs! 250-626-5286 or cell 604-557-3597, or email him at brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $169,000

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Real Estate & Rentals - cont. Yakoun River Inn MLS# N4507475 This local pub and gathering spot is situated on the oceanfront in Port Clements on Graham Island in Haida Gwaii. Long established, popular with locals and visitors alike. 3,300 sqft building on a corner location, adjacent to government dock facilities, licensed for 100 patrons. Permitted uses also include lodging and adjacent properties can be available for anyone interested in expanding the business. Price $337,500 Call 1-888-286-1932 or email edhandja@bcoceanfront.com 7 Bedroom Home for Sale in Sandspit Affordable Family Home. 368 Christina Place, Sandspit, B.C. Located on Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of British Columbia. A beautiful family home on a quiet street in Sandspit. Close to school, shopping, airport and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation including renowned worldclass fishing, beautiful beaches, sight-seeing tours, hiking, and golfing. This 2500 sqft, 7-bedroom, 3 bath home, on two levels, was once operated as a bed and breakfast. The top floor has a bright kitchen, large living room with fireplace, three bedrooms with a fourth possible bedroom or office, and a large sun room. The lower floor features a separate three-bedroom suite that can be rented providing a good source of income. The owner will consider selling the home furnished. The house is situated on a beautiful 0.5-acre lot with a well maintained, landscaped yard featuring numerous flowering shrubs, patio, fish ponds, greenhouse, berry bushes, flower gardens, and is forested in the back for privacy. Price has been reduced to $189,000 for quick sale. Call Jo or Brad to view at 250 559-2399 or email jbrunsden@gmail.com. For more details and photos, please see http://368christinaplace.wordpress.com/

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Real Estate & Rentals - cont. Home for Sale! 2023 Fir Cres MLS R2178112 Nicely renovated; a 3-bedroom made into a 2 bedroom - now there is a huge master bedroom with a walk-in closet. Laminate flooring, island in kitchen, now has an opening in wall between dining room and living room, metal roof. Newer 200amp service. Electric furnace. Upgraded windows. Great deal. Call Brian for all your Real Estate needs; cell 604-557-3597 or home 250-626-5286 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $129,000 SOLD! Full Renovated Home for Sale 1007 3rd Ave., Queen Charlotte. Located on a quiet dead-end street. Beautifully renovated modern styled open concept home. including new counters cabinets, plumbing, electrical fixtures, new flooring, new crown moldings. has LED lights and includes all appliances. 2 bed, 1 1/2 bath and laundry room. Metal roof, new windows. woodstove and electric heat. Large attached woodshed. covered front deck, out buildings include a small green house, car port and a 2 storey 14 x 34 shop / studio. Call 250-637-1465 or email rtollestrup@gmail.com For Sale - 620 5th Ave - Queen Charlotte 16-year-old, engineered home on Spruce Point (1680 square foot) 2-3-bedroom, 1 bath with a rough in for a second. New floors and trim upstairs, fresh paint, metal roof installed in 2015, great decks, wood heat, 200-amp service. Turn key with many great features. 50/120 lot with tasteful landscaping and room for a garden or shop. Ample parking. Ocean and mountain views, a one-minute walk to the beach. Email obediah@outlook.com for viewing appointment. Price $249,000 Price Reduced! Home for Sale! 2123 Teal BLVD MLS # R2199701 Great started home! All flooring removed down to plywood other than kitchen linoleum. Basement unfinished other than framed-in bedroom with carpeting. Newer fridge and stove. Needs love and a good cleaning. To view all Brian’s listing go to Royal LePage Prince Rupert web site. Call Brian toll free at 866-303-5286 his cell 604-557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $63,500 Ocean Front Acreage for Sale! 40175 HWY 16, Tlell MLSÂ® # R2206056 Hard to find ocean front property! Amazing Ocean view! 6.189 acres located Tlell. Build your dream home. About a half hour from the ferry landing. Call Brian to view & for all your Real Estate needs! Toll free 1-866-303-5286 (250-626-5286) or his cell 604-5573597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca. Your Only On-Island Realtor! Price $279,000

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Real Estate & Rentals - cont. Riverfront Acreage for Sale! Lot 8 W Tow Hill Rd MLSÂ® N248215 River front acreage just a stroll to the ocean, with a great building site. Good solid driveway. Old-growth forest still intact. Park-like setting and only feet from some of the best Coho fishing in the world! Approximately 1000 ft to the ocean, but without the wind and still lots of sun. A must-see! Call Brian to view. Toll free 1-866-3035286 or on his cell @ 604-557-3597 or email him @ brianbussiere@ royallepage.ca Your Only Local Realtor! Price $279,000 SOLD! 2060 Marwell Rd. Ocean front acreage. Small cabin perfect for to live in while you build your dream home. To view all Brian’s listing go to Royal LePage Prince Rupert web site. Call Brian for all you on island Realtor needs! Toll free 1-866-303-5286 or on my cell 604-557-3597. Your Only on Island Realtor!

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Sunny Yellow Cabin for Rent - Queen Charlotte. Available immediately until the end of April 2018. This cabin is beautifully furnished with a complete kitchen (full size fridge, oven, microwave, toaster...) large bathroom (shower/tub), laundry facilities, queen sized bed, living room with an ocean view, TV, outdoor storage, and parking. Tenant is responsible for hydro and WIFI. The cabin is a 10-minute walk to the grocery store and a 5-minute walk to QC town center. Price $850/mth Call 778 260 0279 or email skarrow@sd50.bc.ca SOLD! 2038 Pintail Cres MLS # N238544 Clean well-kept home in a quiet Crescent with view of sanctuary. Backyard is very private, fenced with lots of trees! Wood stove can heat whole house with 2 yrs wood supply! Carbon monoxide alarm. 30+yr fiberglass shingles on house & garage 2010. 5 windows upstairs replaced 2010. Recently replaced hot water tank & sliding glass doors to backyard. A must see! Lots of room for a growing family. Price $199,000 Call 250-626-5286 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca River front acreage for Sale! 355 Sangan Dr. MLS # R2031108 Riverfront property on 2.018 acres. Partially built home; built to lock up 2010. Tenant lives in cottage on property. Beautiful property, Coho run is awesome in this river. 12x16 power shack, 200-amp service. Chicken coop. Perfect place to raise a family! 10 min to town. 5 min walk to the old growth forest. 10 min walk to the beach, where you can do some crabbing, clam digging, beach combing and watch the amazing sun sets! Your only on island Realtor!! Call Brian to view or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca 604-557-3597. Price $179,000 Half Duplex for Rent in Masset 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, very clean duplex is available now for rent. No pets, no smoking and references are required. $895/month plus utilities. For more information, please call 250-600-6637 or email coastalp@citytel.net

Real Estate & Rentals - cont. SOLD! Log Cabin in Tow Hill Beautiful log cabin on two acres, alongside the Sangan River! Two living areas, two bedrooms, one and a half baths, house is heated with a wood stove and a Toya laser heater. Property includes a shop with a rental unit on top. Call 250 626 5453 or email naikoon45@gmail.com Ocean Front House for Sale in Port Clements South West facing lot, more than a 180-degree ocean front view. A one-level house with 4 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, extra storage room, laundry room, wood shed, lot size is approximately 150 feet by 62 feet, house size 63 feet by 25 feet, fire place, mud room, and a new hot water tank. Price $125,000 Call: (780)805 1958 or (250) 557 8511 or email wida.herawati14@gmail.com SOLD! 2129 Teal Blvd. MLSÂ® # R2177382 SOLD! Lot for sale in Masset! Cleared level lot ready for building. Call Brian to view and for all your Real Estate needs!! Toll free 866-303-5286 his cell 604-5573597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $24,000 House for sale in Masset 1937 Brant Cres. On family friendly culde-sac in Masset. 3 bed 1 & 1/2 bath. On city water/sewer. Fridge/dishwasher/washer/propane dryer/stove/hot water tank & newer propane furnace. New roof 2017. Walk to work/school/grocery store & beach. Enjoy great quality of life in one of the most pristine environments on earth in the family friendly community of Masset, Haida Gwaii! Price $150,000 Call 250-626-7841 or email mialover@gmail.com Tow Hill Rental 1 Bedroom house to rent. Towhill area river front property asking $700 per month. Damage deposit $350. Partially furnished. Available Dec 1st, 2018. Please contact Kandiss McDonald for viewing at 604 703 4504 by text or phone call. Email contact at mcdonaldkandiss@gmail.com Queen Charlotte Rental for Rent. Cute centrally located 1-bedroom bungalow next to new hospital. Recently renovated with great view. Unfurnished. New fridge, stove, washer, and dryer. $1000/month water and sewer included. electricity not included. Max 3-month term. No smoking. Call: (604) 314-0963 or email aorticaneurysm@yahoo.ca

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Masset House for Sale Three bedrooms, one-and-a-half-bathroom house in great circle of Pine Crescent in Masset, BC, Haida Gwaii. Nice size backyard with lots of sunshine. Producing apple tree in front yard. New front door, new stove and hot water heater. Also 6-foot sliding glass door to back yard. Very close to elementary school. Price $129,000 Call: 250-327-8322 or email barton_rick@hotmail.com Tlell waterfront with Trailer This beautifully kept trailer and property are available for the first time in over 30 years. Sadly, it’s owner who used it sparingly but kept it lovingly passed away. It was used initially as a fishing retreat and in the last several years not used at all but has had caretakers beside it’s owner. Renovated in recent years. It was initially a single wide but transformed into a double with cleaver built ins. New furnace, new washer and dryer, new bathroom. Contents negotiable Price $149,000 Call 250-588-6748 or email colleenwild1@gmail.com

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Real Estate & Rentals - cont. View Lot - Village of Queen Charlotte Fully serviced view lot in quiet cut-de-sac. Price $90,000 Call 604-833-9643 or email frankmg@gmx.com

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Haida Gwaii Accommodations- Port Clements Fully furnished 2 bedrooms 1st floor apartment available now. Newly renovated including bathroom and kitchen. Sat internet, 40-inch TV, king size beds, laundry and parking. well suited for worker accommodation. Please email for more information, call/text 250 661 9012 or email Info@rushworthelectric. ca Call for prices. 1558 Millard St. Masset For Sale or Rent For sale or rent, newer, cedar-sided home built in 2002. 1200 sq/ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, wood burning stove as well as forced air heat. This home has a unique style, with many south-facing windows in bedrooms and kitchen. Bright and sunny! Located on quiet street in downtown core, close to schools and the beach. Well-draining double-sized lot, with woodshed, storage sheds, fenced vegetable garden and fenced dog yard. Rental available January 1st: $900 plus utilities. Pets OK. References required. Price $ 135,000 Call 250-626-7259 or email eileen.hayles@ gmail.com Off-grid Beach Cabins for Rent Rapid Richie’s off-grid, north beach cabins are now renting monthly for the winter starting Dec/Jan, 2 months minimum. For more information check out our website at www.beachcabins.com or call/txt Toni at 250-626-5472 or email lotsafun@beachcabins.com

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Women’s Wetsuit Wanted (Size 10). I hope to find an economically priced, size 10 women’s wetsuit. Call Lia at (250) 626-9383 Siding. Getting late in the year but I need some siding (vinyl) put on. Call Gordon Usher at (250) 637-5755 or email patngord@qcislands.ca

Wanted - cont. Rental Accommodation for Professional Couple. I have taken a position at the hospital, where I work for 7-8 weeks in Masset, and then I am off work for 7-8 weeks and will go to my previous home. I am looking for any kind of rental arrangement that will work for myself and my retired husband and our two very mature and well-behaved dogs. The location needs to have cell service and be within a 20-30 min drive of hospital as I am on call. We are homeowners ourselves, and can provide excellent references, non-smokers. If you have a house, cabin, trailer, basement suite or anything that could work, please call or text Laureen at (778) 875-8133 or email laureenkean@gmail.com Wanting to Buy. Retired teacher, recent former island resident, looking for a small piece of property in Port Clements on which to build a small home or tiny home. Call Margaret at (306) 850-5191 or email rapscalions3@icloud.com Boat Trailer. I am looking for a slightly used trailer to fit a 16’ heavy aluminum boat. Call Jasin at (250) 637-1098 or email moonshinemilling@hotmail.com Looking for Private Boat Slip. Looking to purchase one of the private boat slips in Masset Harbour. Please contact me if you have one for sale or if you are considering selling one. I am a local person and homeowner on Tow Hill Road. Call Desi Waldorf at (250) 2610572 or email desi.waldorf@gmail.com Property Wanted. Haida Gwaii resident looking for inexpensive property or property with a home to purchase in Port Clements or Masset. Call Deena at (250) 637-1990 or email haidagwaii68@hotmail.com Canning Jars. In search of canning jars - 125ml, 250ml and 500ml’s. Call Christianne at (250) 641-2349 or email christianne.toms@ gmail.com Looking for Band Saw and/or Lathe. I'm looking for a used band saw, lathe and table saw. Please let me know if you have any of these you may be looking to sell. Thanks. Call Erik Holl at (250) 637-1641 or email erikholl.holl@gmail.com Lifejackets Wanted. I’m looking for 1 or 2 adult lifejackets. If anyone has one that they’re interested in selling, please let me now. Thanks. Call Erik Holl at (250) 637-1641 or email erikholl.holl@gmail.com In Search of Deer Fat. Hey folks, if any of you have been butchering a lot of deer lately and have been unsure of what to do with the fat and have been throwing out those trimmings, please contact me! Can be fairly dirty/smelly and meaty- as long as it’s not rotten I’ll take it! Call Frances at (250) 637-1759 or email Haidagwaiiseasalts@gmail.com

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Freebies

Anything that just needs a new home!

FREE Mobile Home. 12 x 60, needs some work, 2 bedrooms. Call Phil Shiels at (250) 637-5614 or email shiels@qcislands.net FREE Chop Saw. Free to a good home- this has been gathering rust and I have a better one. Brand is Mastercraft‘Hawkeye’. A little beat up and missing the plastic parts of some knobs, etc. Needs new blade. Other than that everything on it functions fine I think. This was never a high quality saw to begin with so don’t expect super precision cuts especially when cutting compound mitres- but it definitely works. I may be able to deliver. Text or email me. Call Tyson at (778) 871-7817 or email juskatla@gmail.com FREE Display Stands Freecycling some lightweight, simple, collapsing display stands. I have about 18 of them in their boxes. Each opens up to about 6’ high and hold posters, signs, art or what have you. Maybe for an art show? Public meetings? Photos of your cat? I can make them available anywhere between QC and Masset for pick up. Call Chris at 250-626-9003 or email chris.ashurst@gmail.com FREE New T-Shirts Freecycling a box of brand new, never worn navy blue T-shirts of various sizes. There’s a bunch in there. You’ll look sporty with your whole family wearing these vintage Naikun Wind Energy shirts! Or, inside out, if you prefer. Call Chris at 250-626-9003 or email chris.ashurst@gmail.com FREE Tires/Rims. Two P185/60 R14 tires in decent shape and two steel rims for VW Jetta/Golf, etc. Call Jake Pattison at (250) 559-0053 or email jakepattison@hotmail.com FREE Tires. Set of four tires. Used but in good condition. Would keep but do not fit car. Size: 215/60 R16. Bridgestone. Call Ernie at (778) 260-8837 or email Erniegladstone@hotmail.com FREE Mountain Bike 2014 Cannondale Trail 29 inch. Free because it’s in pieces and needs work. Text Ryan at 778-679-0989 or email rfb@skyscraper.nu FREE Wine Bottles A quantity of 2 litre wine bottles, labels removed. Call Shane at 250-559-8807 or email pawsitivespin@gmail. com

Employment & Training

Help Wanted/Work Wanted/Businesses for Sale/Business Opportunities/ Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars

Employment Opportunity-Member Services Representative-Queen Charlotte. Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for a Full Time Member Services Representative for our Queen Charlotte branch. This would appeal to an outgoing individual interested in providing excellent customer service and a career in sales. General Duties: • Processes member transactions. • Recognizes member needs and promotes and cross-sells credit union products and services to members by explaining basic credit union products and services, and referring more complex requests for information and assistance to appropriate branch staff. Minimum Qualifications: - Secondary School Diploma required. - Previous Sales & Service experience preferred. Call Santa Slubowski at (250) 627-3658 or email santaslubowski@northsave.com Available for Work. Available for casual work - anything from gardening, minor repairs, cooking, catering, housesitting, babysitting, cleaning, massage therapy, administrative work (bookkeeping, grant writing, project evaluation), marketing, etc. ... tell me what you need and I will let you know what I can do! Available Mondays through Thursdays before 2:30 p.m., Fridays & weekends all day. You can also gift my work to someone! I have gift certificates available for the amount of hours you wish - great gift for someone who needs an extra hand around the house or on a specific project! Come see me at the Christmas craft fair! Call Jamie at (250) 559-4649 or email planetjamie@yahoo.ca Employment Opportunity- Receptionist. Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for a full time Receptionist for our Queen Charlotte branch. The successful applicant must be able to provide excellent member service and perform clerical duties. This position provides reception and general administration services to a retail branch. Qualifications: Secondary School Diploma required. Experience: Previous customer sales and service is preferred. Previous financial services experience preferred. Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Working knowledge, skills and experience in Microsoft Office. Ability to prioritize and organize work within time constraints. Ability to communicate and liaise professionally. Call Santa Slubowski at (250) 627-3658 or email info@northsave.com SCD Support Worker. Tigger & Tots Day Care is seeking a part time Support Worker for 3 days a week. We require an individual with relevant knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs. Qualifications: Early Childhood Education with preference to those with Special Needs training. * Will consider other equivalent training. Please email me for a full job description. Call Merewyn Nicol at (250) 626-9565 or email Merewyn@outlook.com

Employment & Training - cont. Executive Director - Gwaalagaa Naay Corporation. Gwaalagaa Naay Corporation (GNC) is the economic development corporation owned by the Skidegate Band Council and governed by a Board of Directors. Under the direction of the GNC Board of Directors, the responsibilities and tasks of the Executive Director are: to act as spokesperson for the Corporation; to represent the Corporation at meetings, conferences, seminars and other public functions as well as in its dealings with various agencies and organizations; to supervise GNC staff members and the Managers of all corporate-owned companies; to plan, organize, direct and control the Corporation’s various activities; and to manage the various businesses – Haida Heritage Centre, sports fishing charters, gas station, industrial site, and commercial rental units. GNC is developing businesses opportunities in the tourism, aquaculture and forestry sectors, and is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and energetic leader who will be responsible for managing existing businesses and seeking new business opportunities. Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will provide leadership and direction in enterprise development, establish a vibrant team, formalize marketing strategies, and continue to build on the existing strategic relationships while establishing new ones. Position requirements: Education in the field of management, business administration, human resources or equivalent experience or similar credentials with over five (5) years of proven management experience. Experience with: • finance and budgeting; • managing personnel; • developing and implementing strategic business plans; • responding to raising capital in both debt, equity and grant programs; • working with or within government environments; • building strong community and corporate partnerships and coalitions; • excellent writing and communications skills; • technology and Mac computer use; • proven judgment, tact, discretion and diplomacy; • working with Boards of Directors; and • knowledge of governance structures on Haida Gwaii. A more complete list of the position’s responsibilities available upon request. Salary to be negotiated. Please send resumes including three (3) references to gncorp1@gmail.com or fax to 250.559.0013, attention: Lin Armstrong. Closing date: Open until the position is filled. Call Lin Armstrong at (250) 559-0014 Home Shared Living Providers Needed. Open Your Heart, Open Your Home. Individuals with developmental disabilities face challenging housing issues. For 12 years the HGSCP has helped meet those needs by providing housing and care for clients with a range of abilities. Now we’re hoping we can find people who can help us continue that tradition of service. Our clients have a variety of needs but most simply need a home where people will care about them. They require supervision and need the support and stability that comes from living in a home, rather than an institution. What they really need is someone to care, just as we have been cared for. If you have extra room in your home, and want to take on a rewarding and challenging experience, we’ll be happy to give you more information. Contact us for more details on compensation and required certificates (First Aid). Call Kim Shantz, Community Living Contract Manager at (250) 922-5922, or call (250) 626-4664, or email clcm.hgspeace@mhtv.ca or aa.hgspeace@mhtv.ca NSCU – Member Services Representative -Masset Branch Employment Opportunity. Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for a Full Time Member Services Representative for our Masset branch. This would appeal to an outgoing individual interested in providing excellent customer service and a career in sales. General Duties: • Processes member transactions. • Recognizes member needs and promotes and cross-sells credit union products and services to members by explaining basic credit union products and services, and referring more complex requests for information and assistance to appropriate branch staff. Minimum Qualifications: - Secondary School Diploma required. - Previous Sales & Service experience preferred. For more information or to apply visit www.northsave. com. Call Santa Slubowski at (250) 627-3658 or email info@northsave.com

Community Service Listings Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies

Port Clements Museum. Open 2-4 Saturday & Sunday, $4 admission for adults/teens, free for members & kids 12 & under. Will open upon request for tours, school groups, visitors. Call Brigid Cumming at (250) 557-4576 or email pcmuseum@qcislands.ca Tai Chi Classes Haida Gwaii. Taoist Tai Chi® arts are a way to develop a body that is strong, yet supple, balanced and energetic, a mind that is calm and clear, yet creative and dynamic, and a spirit that is light and peaceful, yet resilient. Our aims and objectives are: *To alleviate suffering *To make the Taoist arts available to all *To promote the Taoist concept of health through the practice of the Taoist arts *To help others. Our instructors are volunteers, and all of our branches operate on a non-profit basis. We also perform other services within the community and assist other charities. Call Beatie Maxen at (250) 631-9160 or email wendy@xplornet.com Queen Charlotte Community Hall. The Queen Charlotte Community Hall, located on Bay Street, has the EA Ross room (meeting room that seats up to 70 people), main hall, stage and kitchen - all available for rent. Also available for rent are wooden tables ($5 each per day), wooden chairs ($1 each per day), a complete place setting for 225 people, water goblets and wine glasses, cups & cutlery, white or black linen tablecloths, etc. The kitchen is also available to rent on a daily basis for prepping for larger events. Call Reine Pineault at (250) 559-4792 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com December 2017

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(Located on Hwy. 16 – just north of Port Clements) Mon to Fri 8:30-3pm and Sat, Jan. 6th 11am-3pm Landfill is closed Dec. 25th, 26th & Jan. 1st

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Community Service Listings - cont. Arts Committee Call for New Members. Do you have an interest in the arts and building stronger creative communities on Haida Gwaii? This opportunity may be just for you! Arts Committee Member (Haida): Gwaii Trust invites expressions of interest from individuals of Haida ancestry who would like to join the Gwaii Trust Arts Committee. This is a three-year term, with one seat available. Arts Committee Member (Youth, 15-25): Gwaii Trust invites expressions of interest from youth between the ages of 15-25 who would like to join the Gwaii Trust Arts Committee. This is a one-year term, with one seat available. Deadline: open until filled. Call Joey Rudichuk at (250) 626-5139 or email joey.rudichuk@gwaiitrust.com Turkey Shoot. Everyone is welcome! Our next event is the famous Turkey Shoot and is on Sunday, December 17th from 1-4pm. Bring your own gun or try one of ours! The Port Clements Rod and Gun Club is a community-based club supporting local hunting and fishing interests. Members and guests are welcome. Located on Juskatla Road, 5km southwest of Port Clements. Call Ron Haralson at (250) 557-4255 or email rib@qcislands.net Hall for Rent. The Port Clements Community Hall is available for rentals. Located mid-island, it is a great place to hold your event, be it a meeting, wedding, concert or any other function. Our hall has a full kitchen and bar area and can host up to 150 persons. For booking, please leave a message at 250-557-4313 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com Saahlinda Naay - Saving Things House Haida Gwaii Museum. The Haida Gwaii Museum plays an important role in making arts and heritage more accessible and raising awareness of the importance of heritage and history on Haida Gwaii. Through our collections, the Museum acquires, preserves and presents objects, archeological artifacts, art works and settler material culture all connected to the human and natural history of Haida Gwaii. New! Check out the Museum archives online! Visit www.haidagwaiimuseum.ca, click on “eMuseum” to experience Haida Gwaii through thousands of historical photos. We house a unique and comprehensive collection of historical and post-contact archival materials, made accessible to the public within a setting that evokes the community identities of both Haida and settler communities on Haida Gwaii. Our collection includes ancestral and contemporary Haida works, both utilitarian and ceremonial, settler pieces, audio recordings of Haida songs, histories and stories as given by Haida elders in both Haida and English languages, and a plethora of photographs. Memberships to the Museum are available through the gift shop. Membership allows access to the Museum free for one year, 10% discount on regularly priced items in the gift shop, notification of special events and exhibits featured at the Museum. Regular Annual Membership - $30, Senior Annual Membership (65+) - $10, Family Annual Membership - $40, Lifetime Membership - $250. Check us out on Facebook! For more information, call (250) 559-4643 or email museum@ haidagwaii.net

At Your Service

Business Services/Business Products

The Last Minute Market. Looking for something to do when in Prince Rupert? Why not check out The Last Minute Market; Prince Rupert’s only year round indoor market! You will find an assortment of crafts, arts, home businesses, baking and lots more. We also encourage visits from travelling artists, crafters and home business owners with very reasonable table rental fees and a friendly atmosphere. If you are travelling to Prince Rupert, bring your crafts with you and give us a call! You can find us at the Moose Hall, across from the Highliner, Saturdays from 9-12:30. Proceeds from our table rentals are donated to our local Loyal Order of the Moose. Call Miranda Kessler at (250) 600-0006 or email merrymoberry@gmail.com Jennifer Rice MLA North Coast. Working to build a better BC for you and all British Columbians. For help with provincial matters, contact my office at 1-866-624-7734 or by mail at 818 3rd Ave., West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M6. For more information about what our Community Office can help you with, related news and links to government services and answers to your questions, check out our website at Jenniferrice.ca or email Jennifer.Rice.mla@ leg.bc.ca Resumes, Writing and Editing. 25+ years of experience writing letters and preparing documents in government, at churches and for law firms - no job is too small - from a one page resume to a 600 page manuscript - great at online research - this past year I’ve worked on many resumes and cover letters, I’ve helped people prepare for job interviews, someone else with a presentation they’re doing to a Mayor and Council, I’ve drafted artist statements for exhibitions, each month I proofread most of the articles in a community magazine, I’ve proofread the pages of a rural community’s website plus quite a few student essays, I’ve prepared speeches and did research for the 2015 federal election, I’ve helped families with the scholarship and university admission process - it’s a long list of clients I’ve helped. Email Darren Lowe at darrenlowe1222@gmail.com December 2017

Something for everyone

A season of hope, a season of love, a season of blessings to all. Come and check out our beautiful new space! • Fat and the Moon herbal body care products • Estraven Lupino-Smith prints & pins • Handmade Jewelry - copper, abalone & more • New, upcycled, retro vintage clothing, shoes & accessories • Men’s natural products line

Ladybird’s Boutique Retro.

Vintage.

Handmade.

Local. Upcycled.

December holiday hours: Thursday & Friday 12-7pm * Saturday 11-3pm 778-867-3464 1684 Orr Street, Masset

Hawaa to all the awesome customers who continually come in and support our local business! December 2017

Christmas Shopping Draw

Until December 22nd, shop at any Co-op location for your chance to win a $500 Co-op Gift Card! Lucky winner will be drawn at 5pm on Friday, Dec. 22nd.

a Co-op Gift C

Holiday Hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Locations: Dec. 20th, 21st & 22nd: open late until 8pm! Christmas Eve: open until 4pm New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve: open until 6pm Dec. 25th, 26th & Jan. 1st: closed

Regular Store Hours: 9-6pm 7 days a week Masset: 1538 Main Street / 250-626-3933 Skidegate: 7498 Hwy 16 / 250-559-8078

Thank you for your business and we wish you a happy holiday season!