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Dockside rescue Port Hardy businessman Ilver “I.V”. Villani is taken to a waiting ambulance at Government Wharf by Port Hardy firefighters and paramedics after being injured in an industrial accident while helping construct an artificial reef in Hardy Bay Friday morning. Villani was taken from the merchant vessel Al-Ke II and was flown to hospital in Vancouver where he underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition in a medically induced coma. Worksafe BC is investigating the accident. J.R. Rardon photo

Port Hardy funeral home shut down Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT HARDY — The North Island’s only funeral home has been shut down after owners failed to comply with the law, a Consumer Protection BC spokesperson told the Gazette. Yates North Island Funeral Service has not been allowed to do business out of its 7170 Rupert St. facility since Aug. 2 when its licence was cancelled, said Tatiana ChabeauxSmith, spokesperson for Consumer Protection BC.

“We did this because of repeated issues of noncompliance with the law in British Columbia,” she said. “The cancellation followed a number of progressive actions we’ve taken in the past.” Funeral services and cremation are governed in B.C. under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act and the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act. Consumer Protection BC is responsible for enforcing that law, which states busi-

Ron Yates nesses doing funeral services must have a licensed funeral director present.

But Chabeaux-Smith said there had been issues with the local funeral home dating back more than a year. “In April 2010 we issued a compliance order to North Island Funeral Services to properly supervise funeral apprentices and that only licensed funeral directors were to make funeral arrangements,” she said. In Aug. 2010, following a subsequent inspection, the licensing agency suspended the funeral home’s license for failure to provide a licensed funeral director at location and having unli-

censed personnel making funeral arrangements. “The suspension was lifted when he complied with some addition restrictions we put on his licence,” said Chabeaux-Smith. At the beginning of this month, following yet another inspection, the funeral home’s licence was cancelled for failure to meet conditions on licence regarding having funeral directors on site and opening times. “We did this in response to repeated issues of noncompliance with the law

and the cancellation follows a number of progressive actions taken by Consumer Protection BC,” ChabeauxSmith said. “In this particular instance, we were faced with continuing noncompliance with restrictions placed on the licence regarding having a licensed funeral director being present at the location.” Ron Yates, owner of the local funeral home, has two others — Yates

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Mayor seeks re-election Prospective Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT HARDY—This town’s incumbent mayor said she will vie for another term in the upcoming November elections. “I am indeed running for a second term.” she told the Gazette last week. Parnham said another term will help her realize her vision of seeing the town move ahead. “I think we have an incredible amount of potential on the North Island, in Port Hardy, and I think it’s time for us to explore all those options,” she said. “I believe in making things happen rather than waiting for things to happen.” Parnham is a former Port Hardy councilor who served six years in the late 1980s/ early 1990s. “I took a break, then ran for councillor in 2005, then ran for mayor in 2008,” she said. Parnham said she’s proud of what council has achieved while she’s been at the helm. “With a good council behind me, we’ve made a lot of head-

Incumbent Mayor Bev Parnham said she will run again in the November elections. Former Mayor Russ Hellberg already threw his hat in the ring. Mike D’Amour photo

way making Port Hardy a better place to live and a better place to invest,” she said. “We’ve tried to, and really succeeded in putting Port Hardy back on the provincial radar which we really needed to do.”

The mayor said council developed a comprehensive, strategic plan for economic development, “and with that we received a new agreement with the province, the Communities First Agreement.”

“That’s given us town officials the opportunity to meet with investors from Asia, Europe and the U.S. to tell them about Port Hardy and try to open the doors to investment. “There’s lots of interest in things we do have to offer — our mines, our forests and our fisheries are our wealth,” said Parnham. “There’s a lot of interest in new energy generation and aquaculture and I think we’ve made headway there.” The mayor said she believed in the past the town just wasn’t as attractive as it could have been to businesspeople with deep pockets. “We didn’t have that profile out there saying to investors, ‘This is what we have and we’re open for business.’ “Economic development is always at the head and it will be a continuation of what we’ve started.” Parnham already has at least one competitor for her job; former Mayor Russ Hellberg announced a couple of weeks ago he planned to campaign for his old job.

paramedics invited Gazette staff The British Columbia Ambulance Service invites North Islanders interested in becoming paramedics to attend an open house at its Port Hardy station this weekend. The open house will be held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the station at 9120 Granville St. For information, visit www.bcas.ca or call 1-877-577-2227.

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Service continues in Parksville From page 1 Funeral Service & Crematorium (Port Alberni) Ltd. and Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium in Parksville — which are not under investigation, Chabeaux-Smith said. Yates is traveling in “a remote area” in his motor home and not available, said Barry Tuck, general manager of Yates’ operation. “I’m not speaking for the owner and it’s not my place to comment, but what Consumer Protection said is true ... we can’t use our facility,” said Tuck, who added all pre-arranged and immediate need services from the North

Island would be handled from the Parksville office. “Consumers who have preneed contracts with Yates North Island Funeral Services can call the contact information located on their contract to find out about their options,” said ChabeauxSmith. “We also advise consumers to review their cancellation rights in the contract.” Chabeaux-Smith urged people on the North Island in need of funeral services to call Consumer Protection BC toll-free at 1-888-564-9963 or visit www.funeralrightsbc. Yates Funeral Home on Rupert Street in Port Hardy ca to identify another licensed has been closed since its license was revoked. funeral provider. Mike D’Amour photo

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Former champ wants back in ring Mike D’Amour Gazette staff George Foreman regained his world championship belt when he was 45-year-old. Now, at a year older than that, local boxer and former Canadian heavyweight champ Ben Perlini’s hoping to do the same. Perlini’s coach, Rob Lind, said a fight has been in the works for some time. “It started when (promoter) Dan (McGarvie) called me about four or five months ago about Ben fighting in River Rock Casino,” he said. “But he wanted it to happen in a month and there was no way we could get ready in a month.” But Perlini said he’s always ready to step in the ring. “The intensity at which I train is always 100 per cent every day,” the 46-year-old told the Gazette. Perlini won the Canadian heavyweight title in April 1998. He lost it four months later when Nanaimo’s Shane Sutcliffe knocked him out during a bout at Montreal’s Molson Centre. Although the former champ has heavy hands, Perlini’s professional record isn’t all that impressive; he won three of 10 fights, all by knockout. However, he was knocked out in six of his seven losses. Having said that, he did go the distance with former heavyweight champ Trevor Berbick, the last man to fight — and beat — Muhammad Ali, and the same

See one? Give us a call As you head out in your boat to enjoy a day on the water, you are likely to catch sight of resident cetaceans — whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles that live along the coastline. Vancouver Aquarium is asking you report sightings to help protect and conserve our marine animals. Some species, such as the killer whale, are large, distinctive and easy to identify, but other species, however, are more difficult to distinguish. To help out on that front, a printable Species ID Guide is available online at www.wildwhales.org/identifyingspecies. It provides observers with clues, such as body shape and

boxer who lost the belt to a young Mike Tyson. Perlini said he’s not after a heavyweight title. Instead he plans to fight at 195-lbs in the cruiserweight division. “When I was in my 20s or 30s, I was fighting some pretty big guys. I mean the average (opponent) was 220-lbs, or 230-lbs,” said Perlini. “I’m comfortable at 200 pounds.” There’s no question Perlini still works out. He appears to be in tip-top shape and carries no visible fat. But the fact remains he’s a 46-year-old fighter attempting to step back into a young man’s arena. Lind argues Perlini is a natural-born fighter and has every right to step back in the ring. “I’ve never seen a person train as hard as Ben trains — I mean for a man his age, he has the body of a 25-year-old,” said Lind. “If anything, with a mixture of his experience and the Former Canadian heavyweight boxing champ, 46-year-old Ben Perlini is hoping to win another strength he has now, I think title. that makes him a better fightMike D’Amour photo er.” McGarvie said he’s promot“In Ben’s case, the big hurdle the upcoming card, “but there are but if he doesn’t, he can’t fight.” ing a fight card in November and But Lind said he’s confident his for him is most (boxing) commis- a lot of ‘what ifs’” in the sport. would love to see Perlini return to sions in North America want to “Ben’s a strong guy, he’s a lik- fighter will make an impressive the ring, but that may take some see a guy his age have an annual able guy and people know the comeback. doing. “The first guy he meets in MRI and I’m assuming his people name, but the question at the end “The thing to be concerned of the day will be: can he pass a Vancouver, Ben will take him will handle that.” about is there will be a lot of red down in the first or second round McGarvie said he’s more than medical? tape,” the promoter said from his “I’m pretty sure he can clear it, — I guarantee it.” happy to have Perlini involved in Vancouver office.

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Woss cleans up its act with Gas Tax Fund tainers for the disposal of recyclable materials, household garbage and various metals. Behind the bins is a large, open area that will eventually sport a 30x50-foot metal building to hold the stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recycling totes and other material. The entire project was funded with part of the $300,000 in federal gas tax revenue injected into North Island communities through the Regional District of Mount Waddington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was one of three red spots on Vancouver Island for illegal dumping,â&#x20AC;? said Patrick Donaghy, RDMW operations manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was being abused because of its access to the highway. The key thing was to clean up the site and

a small community. We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to keep doing that.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the gas tax came in, paying for the site cleanup and infrastructure improvements, including a locking gate that should discourage illegal dumping at the site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coming from all over and dumping here any more,â&#x20AC;? said Paranych. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because they know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulated.â&#x20AC;? The Gas Tax Fund is one component of the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Building Canada infrastructure plan, and is used to fund environmentally sustainable, municipal infrastructure programs. Through RDMW, the program also funded the waste transfer sta-

North Vancouver Island MP John Duncan looks over photos of a proposed structure at the Woss transfer station Monday with Regional District of Mount Waddington Operations Manager Patrick Donaghy and Area D Director Dave Rushton. J.R. Rardon photo

get the infrastructure in place.â&#x20AC;? Donaghy and Paranych, the regional districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contractor for the site, were joined

Monday by North Vancouver Island MP John Duncan, his constituency representative, Leonard Landry, and RDMW Area D

director Dave Rushton of Woss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already cleaned it up twice before,â&#x20AC;? Rushton said of the site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

tion on Malcolm Island and another in Winter Harbour, which was faced with the prospect of its privately held landfill closing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project is an example of our commitment to help municipalities plan for their long-term infrastructure needs,â&#x20AC;? said Duncan, the Conservative MP who also serves in cabinet as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this is the only federal tax thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s put directly into municipalities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delivering on our commitment to build strong, sustainable communities that offer prosperity, economic opportunity and a high quality of life for all residents across British Columbia.â&#x20AC;?

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J.R. Rardon Gazette staff WOSS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Squinting his eyes against the bright sunshine on a pleasant afternoon Monday, Woss transfer station manager Len Paranych pointed down a narrow gravel road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right there is where people used to come into the bush and dump all their stuff. Eventually, it got so bad it closed off the road.â&#x20AC;? The spot Paranych pointed to now contains fresh young grass sprouting from a low dirt mound. Behind him, meanwhile, stood the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new, improved â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and legal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; waste transfer site. An elevated slope, reinforced by interlocking concrete blocks, fronts a trio of large con-

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Martynk quits to pursue ‘better opportunities’ Mike D’Amour Gazette staff

There will be no by-election to fill the seat of a politician who quit her position on Port Alice council to pursue “better opportunities” elsewhere for herself and her children. In a four-sentence resignation letter, Dawn Martynyk quit her job as one of four Port Alice councillors, effective Aug. 27. “We’re moving for more opportunities for our children,” she told the Gazette. “I’m near the end of my term and school starts in five weeks and thought if we’re going to do it, the time to do it is now because my oldest daughter is going into middle school and it will be good for her to go to a school where there are other new students as well.” “Overall, it going to be better for all of us as hard as it is to leave the community,” she said, speaking for her

“I’m really sad to go — I fought hard for our community” husband and three children. Martynyk said the decision to move from her Port Alice home of the last four years was a tough one, but in the end her family believes it’s the right one. “I’m really sad to go —I fought hard

for our community,” she said. “It’s very difficult for me to leave because I’m not only leaving council, but I’m leaving my job (at Neucel), I was a member of the Lion’s Club for years and also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.” Martynyk said she’s had a great time in the seaside town, but she believes her family will find better opportunities in their new Campbell River home. “ I’m leaving a lot of great experiences behind, however we feel it’s time to do it for our children,” she said. “Unfortunately the town is not growing when it comes to children.” Mayor Gail Neely said she wishes the Martynyks well, but believes Port Alice offers tremendous chances for children. “I personally feel there are a lot of opportunities for kids here,” she said. “It is a small school, but they get very personalized attention and we have

PH RCMP target public drunks Mike D’Amour Gazette staff Getting drunks off the street is still the the No. 1 priority for RCMP, Port Hardy’s top cop told district council. Staff Sgt. Anna-Marie Mallard told said Mounties are looking to identify the most popular locations for public intoxication and monitor those areas by increased foot patrols, she said during council’s regular meeting Aug. 9. “As well,” she said, “we will schedule bike patrols in the popular areas as well as trails around Port Hardy.” However, when Mayor Bev parnham asked if the bike patrols have hit the streets yet, Mallard admitted they had not because of stretched resources. During the second quarter of 2011 — from April until June, the Port Hardy Detachment opened 1021 files. Those included 26 assaults, three sexual assaults as well as police investigations into 16 incidents of shoplifting, 22 false alarms and 19 bylaw noise complaints. “Often there is a warning in the first

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instance, however for repeat noise com- fic related infractions and during this plaints police officers are encouraged to quarter, were successful in taking 13 issue bylaw noise tickets,” Mallard said, impaired drivers off the road immediexplaining why many of the noise com- ately,” she said. plaints generated fines. Police were also kept busy invesFAST FACTS tigating 120 complaints of drunks Port Hardy RCMP files from April to June in public places, 38 complaints • Total Files: 1021 of breach of the peace, 24 reports • Assault (Common or Trespass): 26 of cause disturbance and 27 bail • assault: 3 violations. • Intoxicated in a public place: 120 Mounties also noted a high • Breach of peace: 38 number of abandoned 911 calls • Cause a disturbance: 24 and have asked people with cell• Mischief ($5000 or under): 48 phones to be aware of the unlock, • Breach/bail violations: 27 call emergency buttons on the • Bylaw noise complaints: 19 screen because the emergency call • 911 false/abandoned Calls: 30 button is often depressed unbe• B & E (business): 6 knownst to the owner. • B & E (residence) 5 It goes to 911 as a 911 hangup • Theft from motor vehicle under $5000: 9 or nobody on the line and police • Shoplifting: 16 must pursue those calls with a • Missing persons: 8 high priority. • Unspecified assistance: 5 Mallard also told council traffic • False alarms: 22 is another high priority for her and • Impaired driving/over 80 mg: 13 her officers. • Prisoners held: 237 “Members are dedicated to traf-

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Time to call it quits, Ben OK, we’ll get this out of the way first — we like Ben Perlini, we really, really do. He’s an intense guy who truly believes he can do anything he sets his mind to and more. But we really have to question the 46-year-old Port Hardy man’s decision to step back in the boxing ring to pursue his dream of another championship title to put beside the Canadian heavyweight championship belt he won more than 13 years ago. Yet such is the way of fighters who, more often than not have egos large enough to fill the venues in which they fight. The massive egos are, quite simply, a necessity in the fight game — if the combatants didn’t truly believe they were the best they wouldn’t be champions. They either forget, or simply dismiss the damage that comes with taking a thousand or more shots to the head. It got the better of other heavyweights like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Jerry Quarry, and a slew of others — fighters who fought well past their prime and suffered for it. Quarry, near the end of his life a couple of years ago, was unable to dress or even feed himself. He suffered dementia pugilistica, a condition experienced by boxers and others who suffer repeated concussions. Perlini had 10 professional fights and lost seven of them — six by way of knockout. As much as we’d love to cheer our local fighter if he should step back into the ring, we worry about the guy’s decision to do so. Like we said, we really, really like Ben. And we want to see him hang around for a while longer.

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The way we tried to extinguish the basking shark in our waters is shameful. Hopefully it’s a lesson learned — and never repeated.

Playing Monopoly with BC Hydro VICTORIA—It’s a basic strategy for the board game Monopoly. If you land on a utility, buy it and reap the steady revenues. BC Hydro’s debt is enormous, but it’s one of the safest investments around. The crown jewel of B.C. utilities is such a money machine it can allow extravagant practices and still deliver some of the cheapest, cleanest, most stable energy in North America. Some of those extravagances were described in a new report on BC Hydro by three senior bureaucrats. Headline items included a 41 per cent increase in staff in just four years, lavish management bonuses, union overtime pay, and a communications department almost as big as the B.C. government’s own. You won’t find this kind of luxury in private companies that have to compete in today’s ruthless marketplace. And you won’t learn much about it from

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listening to B.C.’s political debate, dominated as usual by the NDP’s unionapproved talking points. BC Hydro is only now getting a taste of the business discipline that has been applied to other areas of the provincial government. A case in point is the utility’s 650 staff engineers, what the reviewers termed a “gold standard” corporate culture. Why does BC Hydro have six times as many engi-

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The review team leaves the smart meter program alone, finding evidence it will pay off in savings. The reviewers found BC Hydro’s overtime costs are higher than other electrical utilities — the top five overtime earners doubled their base salary with overtime pay between $113,000 and $130,000 last year alone. With a smart grid, at least they won’t be collecting so much overtime to drive around searching for downed wires. And I suppose it would be nice to have all overtime paid at double-time, and 17 to 20 flex days that can be taken off or traded for cash. But other public sector workers don’t get that. The government milks this cow too. It overcharges BC Hydro for water use, for one thing.

neers as the Transportation Ministry, which manages about the same amount of complex construction? According to Energy Minister Rich Coleman, the Transportation Ministry used to work the same way. Staff engineers would design a new bridge down to the specifications of the last bolt that holds the handrail. Then this design would be put out to tender, with the winning bidder micromanaged at every step. Today they are expected to set cost and performance specifications and let the private sector design and build the bridge to meet those targets. A brisk pruning — the report recommends reducing total staff from 6,000 to 4,800 — gives Premier Christy Clark what she asked for. An expected 32-per-cent rate increase over three years will be limited to only 16 per cent.

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Teachers need mathematics lesson Dear editor: Isn’t it amazing our school teachers don’t have any understanding of economics? In B.C., the average salary for a school teacher is a high of $71,831 in School District 20 in Kootenay Columbia, to a low of $63,869 in School District 84 in Vancouver Island West. Ontario pays the highest average salary of $75,688, Alberta second

at $74,299, and B.C. third at $72,242. Alberta placed number one in literacy scores and B.C. came in second (info from kt012.ca and nucleuslearning.com). Now Susan Lambert of the B.C. teachers federation says B.C. teachers are underpaid to that of Ontario and Alberta. Now the economics. Ontario’s tax rate is 5.05 per cent, the lowest in

Canada with a population of 13,210,667. B.C.’s tax rate is 5.06 per cent, second lowest in Canada with a population of 4,510,858. Reason: B.C. does not pay the same because Ontario has 8,699,809 more taxpayers. Alberta’s tax rate is 10 per cent with a population of 3,724,832. Alberta collects much more in taxes from taxpayers than B.C. does. Susan Lambert must real-

ize that it’s the taxpayers who pay school teacher wages. If she thinks that the present government should adjust the teachers wages to that of Ontario and Alberta, then the B.C. taxpayers just have to pay more taxes. She has to realize that. And now to the average B.C. working person. Your teachers in B.C. on average are paid $63,869 to $71,831, with a total work-

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sweeten the teachers pay package with higher taxes. In summary, Susan Lambert has to take into account that with the present salary structure, along goes all that time off without ever affecting the paycheque. It’s amazing these university graduate people are teaching our kids yet they cannot understand the above economics. Joe Sawchuk Duncan

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Green energy makes strides Dear Editor, Anyone who has been camping lately will have noticed that many campers are starting to make use of solar energy panels. These panels are not cheap, but they are clearly making inroads through a growing awareness and interest in renewable energy, combined with marketplace innovation and ingenuity. Battery storage is also starting to make great strides and prices are likewise coming down, and for the same reasons. Just look at the battery in your cell phone compared to the first cell phone you may have owned. This is good news for people in those parts of the world (even here in remote BC communities) where there is no electricity grid and where the electricity they do have typically comes from diesel generators. Combining a local renewable energy source with battery storage has the potential to greatly improve the lives of these people and eliminate their dependence on diesel power. Obviously, in hot, dry places, solar power makes sense as a renewable energy source, and it could be used to pump water for improved irrigation and improved crop yield. Equally obvious, in wet, windy places such as can be found here in BC, hydro and wind energy make sense. These renewable energy sources could improve living conditions in remote BC communities and also expand economic opportunity and job possibilities. And all of this is becoming possible through the innovation and ingenuity that thrives in a free market environment. Properly motivated, the free market is an unrivalled tool for bringing down costs, improving quality, and increasing supply. Solar panels for campers and ever-smaller, more powerful batteries for cell phones are just a small taste of what the free market has in store for us as awareness and interest in renewable energy continues to increase and drive demand in a changing global economy. Yolanda Lora Vilchis Surrey

ing days of 188 after all professional days, stat holidays, Xmas, Easter breaks and summer holidays are taken into account. You on the other hand will work 238 days after stat holidays, and a average of 15 days vacation time are taken into account with nowhere near the amount of these salaries. Now review the above and think to yourselves is it fair that you the taxpayer should

Taurus Willis of Port Hardy, 10, watches his catch flop on the line before he released it off the Seagate Dock in Port Hardy Friday. J.R. Rardon photo

Dear editor: The 66th anniversary of the atomic bomb blasts that destroyed the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has been accompanied this year in Japan by calls for the country to develop safer sources of energy such as solar, wind and biomass. Until the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant last March, Japan had been planning to boost the country’s nuclear power supply to 50 percent by 2030.

Now, only 16 of the country’s 54 reactors are operating, and more will soon go offline for maintenance amid growing reluctance to restart them again. Nuclear energy may be clean, but safety is clearly a concern in an earthquake prone area like Japan, and I think Japanese are therefore wise to be seeking out safer renewable energy sources. We face the same earthquake concern here in BC. However, unlike Japan, nuclear energy is not on

the horizon in B.C. because of the wealth of renewable clean energy resources we have to draw upon. We are fortunate to have so much available right on our doorstep. We also have growing expertise with renewable energy that we could share with countries like Japan that are seeking safer, cleaner supplies of energy. A world with safer, cleaner energy is in everyone’s best interest. Charles Davis White Rock

BC Hydro should rethink meters Dear editor: Tom Fletcher is correct. The 2009 BC Greens platform had a time line that included smart metering by 2012. We did not recommend wireless meters because, as Fletcher mentioned, we have precautionary policy on EMF radiation. Our policy was revised in 2010. The initiatives we wanted implemented prior to new meters – feed-in tariffs, timeof-day pricing and regional management boards – were not in progress at the end of 2009 so that the timeline for smart metering was eliminated.

"Wireless smart meters are a technological solution looking for a problem." Without being tied to substantial energy conservation, BC Hydro’s smart meter program is simply a different and more expensive way to collect data. A billion dollars invested in conservation and energy retrofits, diversifying

to renewable energy or any number of priorities should precede changing meters. Fletcher may dismiss health concerns associated with WIFI but people have a right to feel safe and healthy in their own homes. Those who chose not to use wireless technology should not be forced to do so. As I said at the news conference, wireless smart meters are a technological solution looking for a problem. With shrewd marketing, the companies that developed wireless smart meters have become wealthy with sole source con-

tracts from government after government. At some point, given deficits and debt load, we will need to reverse the decision-making process so that long-term plans actually precede implementation of new technology. Other jurisdictions are putting moratoriums on or cancelling the installation of smart meters. We are recommending BC Hydro listen to valid privacy, security and health concerns and change course. Jane Sterk Leader of the Green Party of B.C.

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August 19 Gate House Theatre presents Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides, 6 p.m. special start time. All tickets $5. Info, www.gatehouseca.org

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire halls. • Port Hardy Museum open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Temporary Fossil Exhibit. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00 -2:00. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca • PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in. Family Place (back door). • PM Youth Health Clinic: Thurs 3-5pm drop in. Public Health office (beside town office). • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • Free Women's Yoga at Family Place PH. Thursdays @ 2:30-4:30. Please bring a mat/towel and wear comfortable clothing. • Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors first & third Tuesday of every month 9-5pm. FMI 250-949-7252. • Whale Interpretive Centre: Telegraph Cove open 8:30am-6:30pm daily in July & August. FMI 250-9283129.

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“And there’s no risk. If you can’t complete a course within four months, Thinking of going back to school, you can withdraw without penalty, but not sure you have all the entry re-register, and start where you left requirements? No problem! off. You don’t have to repeat informaNIC offers free high school level math, tion you’ve already learned.” English, and science classes in dif- Continuous entry upgrading classes ferent formats. Learn in scheduled are available in Grade 9 to 12 math classes, on your own, or a combination and English. Register now to start in of the two to meet your learning style. September. Continuous entry classes, for example, Register: 250-949-7912 feel more like one-on-one tutoring www.nic.bc.ca/upgrading

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Don’t be afraid to step onto the Ledge For those readers who don’t know where Ledge Point is, it is the point of land directly across the bay from Port McNeill. Were it not for this peninsula, about three kilometers in length, there would be no bay in Port McNeill and the entire place would be subject to the whims of the winds, tides and currents of Broughton Strait. There is a gravel road that leads you along most of it and I love to

go there to experience the “other side” of the bay and get a unique perspective of the town as well as follow a spur that wanders over to the north side of the point for views of Broughton Strait looking toward Pulteney Point Light Station. I usually drive up the old gravel road about once a year to roam around and paint. This year, although I found the road to be more hemmed in with brush, I trundled out

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel there early in July and painted on the far side on a very windy day. The painting shown

here was done a week later from the rocky shore, immediately across from Port McNeill, on a wonderfully calm day. I sat upon a huge (would you believe dry?) log and painted the panorama before me of Broughton Strait looking toward Haddington and Cormorant Islands. It was exciting to paint there because I was constantly entertained by seaplanes, the ferry and a variety

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of yachts coming and going. Some of the yachts were anchored in the bay and the voices emanating from them were a source of amusement. I do believe a few of them would be embarrassed to know how well sounds carry across bodies of water! The location from which I was painting has been well used by Port McNeillians for many years and there was some evidence that it was recently

enjoyed. The main road leads right to it, while the previously mentioned spot is a spur off to the

left just before you get to the end. It is fun to go out there to picnic and explore the point.

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The Telegraph Cove Resort Annual Salmon Enhancement Weekend was a huge success. Even though it did rain for the Craft Fair on Saturday many people came to the Cove and strolled around enjoying the “hardy” crafters and their wares. Sunday was a picture perfect day for the Fishing Derby with lots of ﬁsh weighed in at Telegraph Cove. A potluck was enjoyed Sunday evening at our campground where awards were given for the largest salmon and the largest bottom ﬁsh which was followed by an Auction. All contributions go to the Kokish River Salmon Enhancement Project Our derby winners were: Largest Salmon: Klaus Gretzmacher - 25lb Spring Salmon Largest Bottom Fish: Rhett Sullivan - 38lb Halibut Youth Prize: Tyler Gellatly - 24lb Spring Salmon The derby raised $4,958 for the Kokish River Project for Salmon Enhancement. Our thanks go to these businesses and individuals for their donations of prizes and support of this endeavor. Absolutely Grape U-Brew Adams, Bob & Brenda Allen, Linda Baker, Eldon & Mitzi Bangles Black Bear Resort Bo Banee’s Café Broughton Archipelago Charters C.A.B. Dirty Jacks Computer Services

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Hitting close to home Copsforcancer

Comox Mounties have many people they’re riding for in battle against cancer Scott Stanfield Black Press

teve Trevor is riding for Griffyn who, despite having yet to reach his first birthday, has undergone several rounds of chemotherapy. James Matsuda is riding on behalf of several people – including his late father – who have succumbed to or are battling cancer. Both are part of the 22-person Canadian Cancer Society Cops For Cancer Tour Special de Rock team feature that will cycle the length of Black Press Vancouver Island newspapers on this fall. Vancouver Island Trevor, an will publish this RCMP constable special feature who grew up in page spotlighting Port Alberni, has police officers volunteered at taking part previous Cops in this year’s For Cancer red Canadian Cancer serge events. Society This winter, the Cops for Cancer tour hit close Tour de Rock. to home when Griffyn – whose parents are fellow Mounties at the Comox Valley RCMP detachment – was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Doctors removed one of Griffyn’s adrenal glands as a newborn. By seven months, the youngster was already on his fourth round of chemotherapy. “I’ve wanted to do the tour for a few years,” said Trevor, a father of two daughters. “I’ve been here seven years now. This year it became personal with Griffyn.” Matsuda, an auxiliary officer for three years, is the produce supervisor at Thrifty Foods in Courtenay. He works alongside fellow auxiliary RCMP member

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James Matsuda, left, and Steve Trevor are part of the 22-person Canadian Cancer Society Cops For Cancer Tour de Rock team that will cycle the length of Vancouver Island. Rick Gaiga, who rode last year in honour of Christine Buijs, a Thrifty colleague and tour fundraiser who passed away from brain cancer. Matsuda and his wife Belinda, who was active in Gaiga’s fundraising efforts, have both lost a father to cancer. Matsuda’s brother-in-law and another Thrifty co-worker are also stricken with a form of the disease. “It’s one of these things that’s affected so many people,” said Matsuda, 45, a native of Ashcroft who moved to Courtenay in 1986. “It’s hard. So

many people out there.” The father of four teenagers is inspired by the tour’s mandate to raise money for pediatric cancer research and programs such as Camp Goodtimes for children with a history of cancer. “You see grownups going through it, but now you see kids trying to go through it; it’s just not fair,” Matsuda said. “It’s a hard thing. But it’s a good cause, and that’s why we’re doing it.” “It’s an honour to do,” Trevor added. “It’s been a challenge balancing work.”

Their journey started with weekly training sessions in March that increased to three times a week over the past four months. Along with other North Island team members, Trevor and Matsuda completed a tough climb to the top of Mount Washington. Trevor, who had done a “bit of mountain biking” before signing on with the tour, recalls the average time was an hourand-a-half from the chain-up area to the top. “Most of us, we haven’t really been on a road bike, so it’s a new experience,” Matsuda said.

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca. FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to:

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NIC offering classes for mature students Mike D’Amour Gazette staff North Island College is an institution always looking for new ways – and students — to educate. And one of the most exciting things, said NIC’s regional director, Karsten Henriksen, is college for the maturest of students. “There’s a long history of elder college at our Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Alberni campuses and this is the first on the North Island,” he said. Elder college is a community-driven program designed to encourage life-long

learning among the older generation. The Port Alice campus takes in students who are 50 years or older. “The courses offered are very diverse, everything from basic computers, to how to use your cell phone or mobile device to how to can salmon to birding,” said Henriksen, who noted “everything under the sun” is available, with the exception of degree courses. “It does, however, allow elder college members to access things like free tuition basically, as well as library service and a whole host of other services the college makes available to our students,” he said.

North Island College celebrates the launch of Elder College in Port Alice on August 4. Cathy Anderson, Karsten Henriksen, Debbie Shymoniak and Dorothy Cousins. The ladies are the executive of Port Alice Elder College, and Karsten is the associate regional director, Mount Waddington Campus. Submitted photo

OrcaFest this Weekend! Come join the festivities!

Chamber Update submitted by Chamber Manager Cheryl Jorgenson

Many thanks to the Community of Port McNeill- for your enthusiasm & support! The generous nature and spirit of our town makes this a community to be proud of! A quick shout out to our sponsors- your collective “community spirit” make this happen- thank you so very much! The OrcaFest Committee Please see this week’s insert for OrcaFest & Logger Sport details! T-shirts are available this year! Plan your day ahead of time! Parade starts from Sunset School Elementary @ 11:00 am sharp! Market begins forming @ 9:00 am in Pioneer Mall Please be prepared for weather. Great times @ the OrcaFest Stage with Captain Kurt & the PORT! Located in the Market “Lumberjacks” TV is back…wear your nicest flannel shirt and get ready for your close up! Summer Staff ’11. . .to the amazing Rebecca Corbett, Hannah Mitchell & Alexandra Page! You did a great job greeting the World this summer. Always ready with a smile and a “hello”. It was a pleasure to work with you all. Best of luck in your next adventure! In case of emergency, Ladies, you can call 1-888-956-3131 anytime!

Attention! To the person or persons that relieved the Port McNeill Visitor Centre of our “thank you tips”, we hope that your “need” necessitated your dishonesty. Our summer’s end party will go ahead as planned with no thanks to you. Upcoming Events North Island Timing Association: Rumble On The Runway @ the Port McNeill Airport - August 27 & 28 Three events this year! Register to challenge local racers at Port McNeill’s 1/8 mile track! For more information please call 250-956-4347 or www.northislandtimingassociation.com

Salmon Days in Sointula! Saturday August 27 Call 250-973-2001 for more information Submissions to Chamber Update Members can make submissions to the Chamber Update by phone 250-956-3131; faxing 250-956-3132 or email pmccc@ island.net to the Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce. Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre 1594 Beach Drive, P.O. Box 129 Port McNeill, B.C. V0N2R0 Tel 250-956-3131 Fax 250-956-3132

“It’s also unique in that the elder college draws on its own membership for instruction, so the concept basically is the membership has all lived full, active lives and has a lot of knowledge they can share amongst each other.” The elder college group in Port Alice has already run one course — a computers for seniors’ course — that was fully subscribed with 14 people and several others assigned to a wait list. “So we’re going to have to do another one,” said Henriksen. Classes for older students are fairly common in other parts of the world and

it’s no secret why, said Henriksen. “Research has shown very clearly that the more active our minds are as we age, the better quality of life we all have.” While the college is in its infancy in Port Alice, it could expand to other areas on the North Island. “We’d certainly be interested in hearing from community members, but elder college is driven by its membership and if anyone is interested they can give the (North Island) campus a call at 250-9496712 or they can stop by for a visit and we can sit down and have that conversation,” Henriksen said.

Back to School! SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 85 (Vancouver Island North)

School District No. 85 students will return to school on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Fort Rupert School only will start at 10:00 am and dismiss at Noon.

Registration August 29th to September 2nd, 2011 Only students who have not yet registered in the school that they will be attending are required to register.

All questions concerning the new school year can be directed to the school during the week of: August 29th to September 2nd, 2011 SCHOOL

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AJ Elliott Elementary (K-7) Sointula

Mr. Drew Neilson (250) 973-6331

Alert Bay Elementary (K-7) 381 Larch Street, Alert Bay

Ms. Jill Cook (250) 974-5569

Cheslakees Elementary (K) 2853 Mine Road Port McNeill

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Mr. Kaleb Child (250) 949-6518

Registration for all grades will take place from 9 am until Noon and from 1 pm until 3 pm at the following schools: Alert Bay Elementary Cheslakees Elementary Eagle View Elementary Fort Rupert Elementary

Sea View Elem. Jr./ Sec. Sunset Elementary Port Hardy Secondary

To register for Kindergarten, a child must be ﬁve years of age by December 31st, 2011. Your child’s Birth Certiﬁcate must be provided at the time of registration. After registration parents will be contacted by their child’s school with arrangements for the child’s entry date into the Kindergarten program.

SCHOOL BUS ROUTES School buses will begin operating on Tuesday, September 6th on the same routes that were in operation in June 2011. Most students will be picked up one-half hour prior to the school start time.

North Island Secondary (8-12) Ms. Lauren 2071 McNeill Road Deadman Port McNeill (250) 956-3394 Port Hardy Secondary (8-12) Mr. Steve Gray & Eke Me-Xi Secondary (250) 949-7443 9350 Granville Street, Port Hardy Sea View Elementary/Jr. Sec. Ms. Shannon (K-10) Shields 1120 Nigei, Port Alice (250) 284-3315 Sunset Elementary (1-7) 2433 Mountain View Port McNeill

Ms. Rena Sweeney (250) 956-4434

Woss Lake Elementary (K-7) Woss, BC

Mr. Jay Dixon (250) 956-3394

Inquiries regarding bus routes should be directed to the Transportation Department at 250-949-8155 or visit the SD85 website at www.sd85.bc.ca for routes. this message is sponsored by the

School Board Administration Ofﬁce: 250-949-6618

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Just a-strollin’ Youngsters from Rainbow Country Daycare and Stepping Stones Child Care Centre get out for a stroll together Friday along the Port Hardy waterfront. J.R. Rardon photo

Easy way to ‘Net a job Gazette staff PORT HARDY — The North Island Employment Office will host a pair of job workshops each of the next two weeks to help jobseekers. The Job Trends Workshop will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the NIEFS in the Thunderbird Mall. The workshop is skyped in from the Campbell River NIEFS office. Skype is a computer program that allows people to participate in workshops and meetings over the internet. Anyone looking for work could use this workshop. It covers labour market trends, the economy, future

job & industry projections & north island projects, big and small from Union Bay to Port Hardy. On Sept. 6, NIEFS will host the Job Search Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Find out how networking and labour market information can help you find work; how to choose the right style of resume and how to write a powerful cover-letter; about internet job searching using email and the best websites for looking for work. So join us for this powerful, modern approach to job search. Pre-registration is required for both workshops. To register, please call 250-949-5736.

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Mattias Wilson of Fort Rupert, 2, fires a slap shot while playing between games of the annual Oilers Memorial ballhockey tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy Sunday. Below, Thomas Coon of the Wolfpack carries the ball upcourt as Carson Porter of the Fort Rupert Roaches gives chase in the men's third-place final.

August 18-21 Slo-pitch Annual OrcaFest SloPitch Tournament in Port McNeill. Game times tba; locations at Centennial Field, Mantic Field, Hyde Creek Ballpark. Schedule appears online at northislandgazette. com. Info, Orma at 250-956-3345. August 20 Logger Sports OrcaFest Logger Sports competition, Port McNeill, 1-4 p.m. on waterfront off Broughton Blvd, across from Centennial Ballfield. Pro and novice competition in men’s, women’s and mixed classes. August 20-21 Motor sports Tri-Port Motor Sports Club hosts the 2011 Dust Bowl stock-car racing event, 7 p.m. Saturday at Tri-Port Speedway. Racing resumes Sunday at 1 p.m. Concession, kids play area, door prizes. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 children. Info, Theresa, 250-949-7273. August 27-28 Drag racing North Island Timing Association hosts Rumble on the Runway III points series drags at Port McNeill Airport. 10 a.m. time trials, 1 p.m. heat races each day. Concession, pit passes available. Info, Maureen, 250-2302005.

J.R. Rardon photos

Hockey players have a ball J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — The third annual Oilers Memorial ball-hockey tournament, begun as a tribute to the late Gilbert Walkus, was also played to honour former tournament organizer John Walkus, who died a year ago. But John’s son, Dennis Walkus, got some recognition of his own last weekend after taking over as tourney co-director of the tourney at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. “They took me out-

side and told me everyone wanted to take some team pictures,” said Dennis, who joined his Nation of Domination teammates in a jersey with the name Johnny printed on it. “We were standing there talking, then they brought out this giant birthday cake.” Walkus’s birthday cake was cut and shared among participants in the tournament, which drew seven mens and four women’s teams of local athletes. While spectators enjoyed the fellow-

ship of gatherings in the bleachers and at rinkside, the action on the court was fast and furious. The Regulators took the men’s championship with a victory over Skookum in Sunday’s finals. The women’s championship went to G&N Memorial with its win over Gil’s Girls. In the men’s thirdplace game, Perry Walkus scored a pair of goals and Carson Porter added a tally as the Fort Rupert Roaches topped the Wolfpack.

Woodchuckers win

September 3-4 Motocross Tri-Port Motorbike and ATV Club hosts Vancouver Island Motocross fall series racing at 7 Mile Track. 10 a.m. start both days. September 2-4 Slo-pitch Labour Day Slo-pitch Tournament in Port Alice. Game times tba. Info, Doug at 250-2846247 or Jason at 250284-3900.

Aaron Desbiens of the Woodchuckers gets back to second base as Deb Balcke of the Sportsmen scoops up the ball last week in the Port McNeill Slo-pitch playoff final at Centennial Field. J.R. Rardon photo

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — The Woodchuckers broke open a tie game with a six-run third inning and went on to claim their second straight Port McNeill Slo-pitch league title with an 18-7 win over the Sportsmen last week at Centennial Field. Mike Miller, Jason Evans and Aaron Desbiens each homered for the Woodchuckers, who swept their three playoff games after earning the top spot in the league’s regular-season standings.

Ryan Clarke homered for the Sportsmen, who were tied 3-3 with the Woodchuckers after two innings. Had the Sportsmen won, the two teams would have squared off again in an “if necessary” final. Crystal Christiansen went 4-for-5 and scored four runs for the winners. Miller and Evans scored three runs each, Justin Hodgson had three hits and scored twice and Desbiens also scored a pair of runs. Dan Slater crossed

the plate three times for the Sportsmen, and Dan Wilson had two hits and two runs. The Sportsmen played six times in the three-week tournament and won three elimination games to earn their finals meeting with the Woodchuckers. Dropped into the consolation bracket by a secondround loss to the Dustmen, the Sportsmen then eliminated the Dustmen in the consolation semifinals. The Talons finished third in the playoffs and the Dustmen placed fourth.

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Pussycats paddle to runner-up finish Gazette staff The Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society’s Paddling Pussycats posted their second straight runnerup finish Sunday when they paddled to second place in the ladies platinum division final of the 2011 Victoria Dragon Boat Festival at Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The Pussycats, last month, also placed second in the platinum final at the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. Sunday’s final in Victoria was won by the Amazon Dragons of Portland, Ore., in a time of 2 minutes, 31.35 seconds. The Pussycats followed in 2:33.11, with the Saggin’ Dragons third in 2:34.67. The Pussycats were also paired with the Portland team in that morning’s semifinal heat, and posted their best time of the weekend, 2:32.20, while placing second in the heat. Dragon Boat Regatta The Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society will host its second annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Port Hardy Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event will include food and merchandise vendors, a beer garden and entertainment. For info on the TriPort Regatta, contact Cora at 250-949-7867. Orcafest Slo-pitch The 12th annual OrcaFest Slo-pitch tournament will feature 22 teams beginning with two games tonight and continuing

Sports Briefs through Sunday’s 3:30 p.m. A final. The field is a mix of local teams, other North Island competitors and visiting teams, including squads made up of former locals returning to the community for Saturday’s Orcafest celebration. The tournament also features the annual dance Saturday beginning at 9 p.m. at the Community Hall, next to Centennial Field. The tourney opens tonight with 7:30 p.m. games at Centennial and Mantic fields in Port McNeill. Play resumes Friday at 7:30 p.m. and continues under the lights before wrapping up with midnight games on both diamonds. Hyde Creek Ballpark will be brought into the mix on Saturday and Sunday for elimination games leading up to Sunday afternoon’s final at Centennial Field. The tourney will include a concession and beer garden at Centennial field. Dust devils Stock car drivers from the Tri-Port Motor Sports Club will vie for a trophy and honours this weekend when the club hosts the 2011 Dust Bowl Saturday at 7 p.m. The premier event on the season schedule, the Dust Bowl, replaces the Arlene Butterworth Memorial Race, which debuted last summer following the death of the long-

time club volunteer and supporter. Previously, the event was held as the Roger Harrison Memorial in honour of the Comox Valley driver who often competed at the local track. Saturday’s races are part of a doubleheader weekend, which will include a second round of racing beginning Sunday at 1 p.m. Hockey tryouts The ice will be back in at Port McNeill’s Chilton Regional Arena next month and the North Island Eagles will kick off the 201112 hockey season with two weeks of tryouts from Sept. 6-18. Tryouts will be held for peewee, bantam and midget divisions, as well as an atom rep development program. A full tryout schedule appears on this page. For more information, call Tanya at 250-9564836. Canskate signup The Port McNeill Figure Skating Club will hold a one-day registration session for this fall’s Canskate program, Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 3-5 p.m. at the office in Chilton Regional Arena. All returning and prospective skaters are welcome to attend the Canskate program, which will begin in Port McNeill Oct. 3. Tour de Rock golf Players of any skill level are invited to golf for a cause in the first North Island Cops for Cancer benefit golf tournament Sept. 17 beginning at 10 a.m.

Port McNeill Slo-pitch results Port McNeill Slo-pitch League playoffs First round Talons d. Woss Brewers Sportsmen d. Timberlands Dustmen d. Ribbon Slingers Hi Vis d. Team Awesome Round 2 - loser out Timberlands d. Ribbon Slingers Woss Brewers d. Team Awesome Round 2 - winner’s bracket Woodchuckers d. Talons Dustmen d. Sportsmen Quarterfinals Dustmen d. Hi Vis Semifinals Woodchuckers d. Dustmen Consolation - loser out

Talons d. Timberlands Sportsmen d. Woss Brewers Talons d. Hi Vis Sportsmen d. Dustmen Sportsmen d. Talons Championship Woodchuckers 18, Sportsmen 7 Regular-season final standings 1. Woodchuckers 2. Hi Vis 3. Dustmen 4. Sportsmen 5. Woss Brewers 6. Talons 7. Timberlands 8. Ribbon Slingers 9. Team Awesome

at Seven Hill Golf and Country Club. The registration fee of $60 per person

includes 18 holes of play in a 4-person bestball format, followed by dinner, prizes, and a

silent auction to benefit Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. To register or for

more info, contact Cpl. Ryan Netzer 250-9496335 or ryan.netzer@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Endangered fish basking in enlightenment t’s a first. Canada has acknowledged the endangerment of a marine fish species – the basking shark (Cetorhinus maxiumus) — and this weekend a provincial expert will be in Telegraph Cove to Marine speak about this fasciDetective with Jackie nating fish. Hildering Basking sharks used to be common in the coastal waters of B.C. As the second largest fish species in the world, they could be half the size of a city bus and could be seen at the surface of the ocean, “basking” to feed on plankton. It’s a long-lived species too, believed to be able to reach 50 years of age. However, even the most seafaring fisher is now unlikely to see one off our coast — there have been less than 15 sightings of basking sharks since 1996. So what happened? We slaughtered them. These sharks were put on the federal fisheries Despite our best efforts to wipe them out, the basking shark still survives, but is on the endangered list. Destructive Pests list in 1949, and from 1955 to 1969 there was a federal eradjust a couple of decades of human adult supervision are welcome. ication program directed at intolerance, misunderstanding and Jackie Hildering is a biologist, avid scuba diver and these benign, plankton-eating mismanagement. marine educator. See more at http://www.themarine“This is a basking shark, But, as a testament to how detective.ca. giants. In these years, the federal basking and leering. But quickly human social evolution fisheries patrol vessel, the can occur, we have Comox Post, even had a blade the smirk will soon be gone from being REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON mounted on its bow designed executioners to specifically to slice basking wiped off its ugly face acknowledging the NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING sharks in half. This species of species’ endangerNotice is hereby given that a public information meeting will be held in the Coal Harbour by the fisheries departshark has only the tiniest of Activity Centre located in the former elementary school at 372 Albert Hole Road, in Coal ment in just more teeth and does not compete Harbour on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of providing information than 40 years. ment ...” for a commercial fishery like to, and receiving input from, the public concerning the purchase of a new fire truck for the In February 2010, local fire service. Details to be discussed include options, projected costs, technical the sea lions, seals and killer specifications and proposed timelines. This is being undertaken in order to fulfill requirements the Pacific popula- as specified by the Fire Underwriters Survey to maintain necessary levels of fire protection whales that were also culled in that era. tion received legal with the objective of maintaining the existing level of fire insurance premiums for the residents The motivation for the “pest control” of these gentle protection by being listed as endangered of Coal Harbour and Quatsino First Nation. giants was they got trapped in gill nets, causing damage under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. Enquiries should be directed to: to fishing gear. The Recovery Strategy has just been Patrick Donaghy, Manager of Operations, Regional District of Mount Waddington As an indicator of how far we’ve come since then, imag- finalized. PO Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 ine the social outrage today if a magazine celebrated the Maybe our evolved enlightenment can Telephone: 250-956-3301 Facsimile: 250-956-3232 Email: pdonaghy@rdmw.bc.ca ingenuity of the Comox Post’s blade and illustrated how help bring back the basking shark from the the executioner’s tool was used. brink of extinction. Nov. 1956’s edition of Popular Mechanics featured Join Romney McPhie, a research biolojust that and the June 22, 1955 front page of the Victoria gist working on sharks, skates and rays at Times included a photo with the text: “This is a basking shark, basking and leering. But the smirk will soon be the Pacific Biological Station in Telegraph wiped off its ugly face by the fisheries department, which Cove for her presentation on basking is cutting numerous sharks down to size” (from The sharks Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Whale Slaughter of B.C.’s Gentle Giants by Scott Wallace and Interpretive Centre. On Aug. 21 at 1 p.m., Romney will also Brian Gisborne). be doing a presentation at the WIC for the Basking sharks survived as a species for 30 million years Young Naturalists Club. All children with but have been pushed to the brink of extinction in B.C. by

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September 9 to 11 Arenburg, Senior: September 2-1932 to Arenburg,Laurie LaurieStuart Stuart Senior: September 2-1932 August 10-2011, Laurie sadly sadly lost his battle with cancer to August 10-2011, Laurie lost his battle with and passed peacefully at Portat Hardy Hospital early cancer and passed peacefully Port Hardy Hospital August 10. Now hiswith parents JosephJoseph and Grace, early August 10.with Now his parents and Predeceased, his wife Thelma Arenburg (Levac); Grace, Predeceased, his wifeG Thelma G Arenburg leaving behind brother Gail, children (Levac);leaving behindVernon, brothersister Vernon, sister Gail, Diane (Grant), Gilbert, Francis, John (Dee), children Diane (Grant), Gilbert, Francis, JohnVerna, (Dee), Robert (Meena), Laurie-Anne (Perry), Verna,(Rosa), Robert Tim (Rosa), Tim (Meena), Laurie-Anne Laurie J (Laura), (TJ), 35 grandchildren, 45 (Perry), Laurie JCheryl (Laura), Cheryl (TJ), 35 Grand great grandchildren, great Children, great grandchildren, and Children, 45 Great 7Grand 7 Great Great many friends. Laurie was born in Kennetcook, Novain Grand Children, and many friends. Laurie was born Scotia: in his life he traveled alllife over Kennetcook, Nova Scotia: in his heCanada traveleddoing all over different exciting jobs; like a technician oramachinist Canada doing different exciting jobs; like technicianfor or air craft. Laurieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nalLaurieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career choice was a choice valconizer machinist for air craft. ďŹ nal career was a for the mine, he came tohe settle with his family valconizer forwere the mine, were came to settle with in his Port Hardy 1972. He had a love listening to family in Port Hardy 1972. He for hadďŹ shing, a love for ďŹ shing, Country music and themusic abilityand to ďŹ x You listening to Country thealmost abilityanything. to ďŹ x almost could oftenYou ďŹ ndcould Laurie sitting his porch with anything. often ďŹ ndon Laurie sitting on his truck porch tail gate down,tail ďŹ xing item someone with his truck gatesome down, ďŹ xing some had itembrought someone hadto brought him to tried save. to HeďŹ xstill triedeven to ďŹ xwith things him save. He still things his even own withfailing. his ownThere health There is one other that family health is failing. one other family member has that has not mentioned, HisCharmaine, Adopted notmember been mentioned, Hisbeen Adopted daughter daughter Charmaine oneallofthank the family andall weour all she is one of the familyshe andiswe her with thank her with as she is for theLaurie one that was hearts; as she is all theour onehearts; that was there when there for Laurie werehad notwritten able toabe. Char had we were not ablewhen to be.we Char note about written a note herit friend and posted on face book her friend andabout posted on Facebook. It isitattached for itallistoattached forhas all summed to see. Char has summed Laurie, see. Char up Laurie, betterup than the better than the rest of us will everbe could. You will be Father, missed rest of us ever could. You missed Brother, Brother,Grand Father,Father, Grandand Father, andAll Friend. All our Love. Friend. our Love. GaelicBlessing Blessing Gaelic Maythe theroad roadrise riseup uptotomeet meetyou. you. May Maythe thewind windalways alwaysbe beat atyour yourback. back. May Maythe thesun sunshine shinewarm warmon onyour yourface; face; May The rains rains fall fallsoft softon onyour yourďŹ elds, ďŹ elds,and anduntil untilwe wemeet meetagain again The MayGod Godhold holdyou youin inthe thepalm palmofofhis hishand. hand. May (Unknown) (Unknown)

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William Robert (Bert) Ross It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Robert (Bert) Ross on Aug. 3, 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a few days shy of his 90th birthday and their 64th wedding anniversary. He was a loving husband and friend, a great father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a good friend to many. Although happy he is at peace, he will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Shirley Ross, daughter Sherri Carew (Amir), son Terry Ross (Pat), granddaughter Tennille Wong (Jason) and great-grandsons Matthew and Trenton Wong as well as many in-laws, extended families and friends. A church service is to be held at St. Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church on Sat. Aug. 20th at 11:30 am. Refreshments will be served downstairs after the service. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society at Box 2424, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N2P0 Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium (250-949-7400) in care of arrangements.

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HELP WANTED Keltic Seafoods Ltd is a growing full service seafood off-loading, custom processing, and cold storage industrial Company located in Port Hardy. We have an immediate opening for a self motivated Plant Manager. 4HE 0LANT -ANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING TRAINING AND MOTIVATING PLANT SUPERVISORY STAFF TO ACHIEVE COORDINATED USE OF HUMAN RESOURCES THROUGHOUT ALL DEPARTMENTS 4HE EXPERIENCED 0LANT -ANAGER WILL BE A PROFESSIONAL BUILDING GOOD MORALE AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE PLANT SEAFOOD COMMUNITY 4HE MANAGER IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND TO ASSURE EMPLOYEE CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED IN A TIMELY FASHION General Scope of responsibilities:

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Take action and be a leader in your community. BC Ambulance Service is currently recruiting in Sayward, Alert Bay, Port Alice, Sointula, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Zeballos for community members who want to make a difference and become part of a highly skilled team. To learn more about our services, and to download an application package, please visit our website at www.bcas.ca or call us at 1-877-577-2227 - select Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) from the careers section. EMR training will be provided. Some conditions may apply. BC Ambulance Service is also hosting Open Houses in Zeballos and Port Hardy for community members to learn more about the opportunities BC Ambulance Service offers. OPEN HOUSES: Zeballos Ambulance station Friday August 19, 2011 from 10am to 2pm Port Hardy Ambulance Station Sunday August 21, 2011 from 10am to 2pm

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

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

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

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

North Island Church Services SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/11

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am 3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pm Alert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909 11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/11

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ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x153;A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christiansâ&#x20AC;? - Monthly â&#x20AC;&#x153;large groupâ&#x20AC;? gatherings - Food, Fellowship & Encouragement - Home-Group gatherings and studies now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life? Everyone is welcome! 11/11

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

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

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4pm Reverend Rob Hutchison 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/11

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Summer hours Sunday Worship - 10:00am except August 28th - 9:00 All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/11

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/11

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HELP WANTED

North Island Community Services Society is looking for a temporary Part-time Bus Driver 28-32 hours per week, to operate the Mount Waddington Transit bus from Port Hardy. Minimum QualiďŹ cations: 1)Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, class 4 unrestricted 2)No more than 5 points in the past or 2 violations 3)No suspensions/probations for 5 years 4)Must have good customer service skills 5)Must have Criminal record check Mail resume to North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Attention: Mary Mavis Closing date: August 26, 2011.

WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical OfďŹ ce & Admin. Staff are needed now! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

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GUSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for 2 full time cooks. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos.

LEMARE GROUP in Port McNeill requires a Senior/Intermediate Accounts Payable Administrator to join our dynamic fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization, effective time management, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate & accounting knowledge. Fax resume 250-956-4888 or email: jcornin@lemare.ca

RV Technician and a Sales Consultant is required immediately at Comox Valley RV. Please email your resume to danny@comoxvalleyr v.com call 250-871-4700.

MARINE MECHANIC required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus beneďŹ ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume to Port Hardy to:macandal@telus.net.

N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

HELP WANTED FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email:

North Island Community Services Society is now accepting applications for the following Huckleberry House positions. â&#x20AC;˘Daycare Supervisor â&#x20AC;˘Daycare Assistant Supervisor â&#x20AC;˘Woss Strong Start QualiďŹ cations: Valid provincial ECE/ECE assistant certiďŹ cate, First Aid CertiďŹ cate and minimum of two years experience working with children 3-5 years of age. Closing date: August 19, 2011, please forward application on or before 5:00pm to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Email: nicsbc@telus.net Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking the following positions : â&#x20AC;˘ Hoe Chucker/Loader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Man â&#x20AC;˘ A Frame Dump Machine Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Hook tender â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Man â&#x20AC;˘ Chaser â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Loader/Buckerman â&#x20AC;˘ 980 Dryland Sort Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Process Operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilďŹ eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilďŹ eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

TRADES, TECHNICAL FERUS Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus.ca PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds & Grande Prairie bases. We offer: - Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule; earn up to $82,000/year - Automatic pay increases - Training Completion Bonus - Daily per diem allowance - Recognition and incentive programs - Mechanic-maintained equipment Mileage Assistance to travel to and from work PLUS: Flexible Spending Account Group RSP Savings Plan Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan - Growing Company, Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send your resume & driver abstract to humanresources@ferus.ca or by fax to 1888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver DRVB -0811 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

Land and Water Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that International Forest Products Ltd. of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island-Central Coast Resource District for a Licence of Occupation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Industrial Log Handing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; File Number 1413511 situated on Provincial Crown land located at Mereworth Sound. For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Jennifer Barolet, RPF - North Island-Central Coast Resource District - PO Box 7000 Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 email Jennifer.Barolet@gov.bc.ca OR Tifany Wyatt, RFT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1250A Ironwood Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 6H5 email Tifany.Wyatt@Interfor.com. The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from August 17, 2011. Comments will be received until September 17, 2011. FLNR ofďŹ ce may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR ofďŹ ce.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Candidates must have at minimum, a degree in business management, economic development or other business related field, 5 or more years experience, knowledge of the Quatsino First Nation and the North Vancouver Island economy, a good knowledge of finances and financial reporting and excellent communication skills. If you feel you have the drive, initiative and necessary qualifications, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter by 4:00 pm, August 19, 2011 to: Attn: Dale Blackburn, Chair Quatsino First Nation Economic Development Corporation 322 Quattishe Road Coal Harbour BC V0N 1K0 Email: admin@qfnedc.ca Wage will be based upon education and experience. Three work or professional references will be required. Note only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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ESTATE SALES 2004 Chev 1500 4x4. Std. 6cyl. S/box. Red. Exc. Cond. 34,000km. 250-956-2175.

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS INC. NOOTKA FOREST OPERATION Western Forest Products Inc is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island delivering unique, quality products to our customers in a safe, sustainable environment. We are currently seeking fully experienced: H.D. Mechanic, Hooktender, Grapple Yarder Operator, Chaser, Hydraulic Log Loader Operator, Stacker Operator, Front End Log Loader Operator, Bandit Operator, Boom Man. Please forward resumes to: Operations Administrator, PO Box 220 Gold River, BC, V0P 1G0, Fax: 250-283-7222. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

The ideal candidate will have: • A strong background in processing scale data; • Experience with the LIMS application would be ideal but is not mandatory; • Proficiency in PC & MS Office skills, in addition to related business applications are compulsory. THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, August 29, 2011 Reference Code: Ass’t PA, Forestry As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest. Please visit www.westernforest.com about other opportunities with our Company

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

OLDER HOME in Port McNeill, on 2 lots with ocean view, over 3100 sq ft, must be seen, please phone 250-9563546 for viewing. PORT HARDY This 2400 sq ft house has been totally revamped, all new wiring, heating, plumbing & all new appliances.Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Ample room for RV’s, boats has lots of potential. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540.

HOUSES FOR SALE

FURNITURE BRAND New LUXURY Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress Set (in original Package) left over from LARGE hotel order.800 coils. MSRP$1299.00 Liquida- tion Price $490.00 tax inc. (11 available) Kings $790.00. Includes both boxspring/ mattress.. Delivery available. text or call1 250 334 7527 to reserve a set.

Situated on quiet cul-de-sac in Hyde Creek, Pt McNeill. 3 bdrm, 2 bath double wide w/full addition & solarium sunroom. 2239 sq ft on 2 acres. W/shop & outbuildings. $230,000 Call 250-923-9414

GARAGE SALES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: August 20 - starts 8am. 5250 Beaver Harbour Mobile Park.

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Reporting to the Production Administrator, the Assistant Production Administrator will be responsible for providing vacation and overﬂow coverage for WFP’s LIMS log scale processing functions at Western's various Vancouver Island operations. Primarily based in Port McNeill, British Columbia, the position will require extensive travel, chieﬂy in the Northern Vancouver Island area.

3 BDRM, 1 bath, 2 additions, great street for kids, drive by 2550 Cassiar Place. Call to view at 250-230-0276. $129,000 obo.

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

THE POSITION: WFP is currently seeking, for a one-year-term, a forestry professional to join our Timberlands Team.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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HELP WANTED

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Looking for an exciting challenge? The Quatsino First Nation Economic Development Corporation is looking for a personable, highly motivated and experienced Economic Development Manager to head a diverse range of businesses as well as to pursue and develop other opportunities for the Quatsino First Nation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years experience in business management, economic development or other related profession with a proven successful track record. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and improving where necessary, day-to-day activities of the existing operations including human resources and especially finances, developing and fostering new and existing business relationships and partnerships and developing new ventures where it meets with the Quatsino’s Strategic plans. Communications with the Board, Council and Quatsino membership is key to success and the manager will excel in this area.

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WFP is currently seeking a Shift Maintenance Supervisor (afternoons) to join our Mid Island Forest Operation in Campbell River, British Columbia.

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We require an individual with heavy duty mechanical experience, a comprehensive knowledge of air and hydraulic systems and an appreciation for the timely repair and turnaround of mobile equipment. You are considered to be a good leader with excellent communication skills and shift work is not a problem for you. A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive beneÀt package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiÀcations that we are looking for, please reply in conÀdence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Wed., August 31, 2011 Reference Code: Shift Maintenance Supervisor, MIFO

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

AUTO FINANCING

3-BDRM MOBILE home, 1.5 baths, large deck with great view! 720 Patterson Way. $89,000. (250)230-1121.

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PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Short walk to town. Pads for rent. Water, sewer and garbage included. $258.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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STOP into our ofﬁce to pick up your detailed catalogue of all listed properties on the North Island. We can show you any listed property regardless of the listing agent!! Let’s make it at your convenience! 250-949-7231 www.hardyrealty.ca www.realtor.ca hardyltd@telus.net

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

RENTALS ACREAGE MALCOLM ISLAND: 2 ten acre lots starting at $159,000. Well treed, picturesque. Contact 250-702-7252 or malcolmisland@gmail.com.

APARTMENT/CONDO COAL HARBOUR near Pt. Hardy 2 Bdrm apts., Furnished available Sept. 1. Clean, quiet, renovated & upgraded. Rural setting, overlooking harbour. $550/mo., References req’d. 1-250-949-8855 or email: info@twoceans.com HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free cable. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Please call for availability & inclusions. Includes free cable. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

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

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT HARDY 2 bdrm apt, Airport Rd. Pets? N/S, ref. req. $525. Call 250-949-6319. PORT HARDY Large 3 bdrm condo, NP/,N/S, heat & hot water included. W/D in unit. Available Oct 1. $775/mo. Ref. req. Call 250-949-7085. SEAWIND ESTATES Port Hardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $800/mo. Completely renovated townhouse in gated community. N/P, Ref. required. Call 250-949-9723.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079. References a must. SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC 2 bedroom unit available. Fridge, stove, balcony, blinds, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501 Fax 250-902-0690 WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Furnished elegantly or unfurnished executive style, 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Quiet, clean, excellent views. Call 250-949-9698

PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished References Call Jason 250-949-0192

HOMES FOR RENT NICE 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 9485 Mayors Way, Port Hardy for rent. Professional couples, NS, No Pets. $900/mo plus utilities. Available mid September. Call 289 876-9513 or email teacher1952@hotmail.com PORT McNeill Main Floor House: 2 BR plus sky-lit ofﬁce. 6 Appliances. Fenced yard; RV/boat parking.Pets ok; no smoking. $800, water & Internet incl. Sept 1 st. 956-2839

ROOMS FOR RENT PORT HARDY, room for rent in house, satellite TV & internet incl’d, $400 mo. Contact Mike or Kim 250-902-0330.

STORAGE

2003 YAMAHA TTR250R, 500kms, 1 owner, little use, has lights, good tires, garage stored, good condition. $2,500 Phone evenings (250)9736948.

SUITES, LOWER PORT HARDY New 2 bdrm basement suite. Quiet neighbourhood. N/S, N/P, refs req’d. $700/mo. includes sat., wireless internet, hydro & shared laundry ($400 value). Avail. Sept 1/11. Call 250-949-8981.

MARINE BOATS

SUITES, UPPER

BOSTON Whaler 285 Conquest Twin Mercury Verado 225’s Extended waranty till 2013. Tripple axle galvanized trailor. 545 hours. Terrace.BC. e-mail djvr@telus.net CAD 114 000

PORT HARDY- 3 bdrm suite beside Avalon School. $550. (250)288-3652.

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PORT ALICE SHOPPING CENTRE Business is Great! We have a number of units of various sizes for lease. 300 sq. ft. & up. Contact Steve Edwards at Colyvan Paciﬁc 604-683-8399

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1+1=6 Cats can’t add but they sure do multiply! Have your pets spayed or neutered! A message from the BC SPCA and be BC Veterinary Medical Association

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of the week. Mattias Wilson of Fort Rupert, 2, enjoys a little stick time between games of last weekend’s ball hockey tournament in Port Hardy. J.R. Rardon photo

EXPERIENCE

For the latest information, visit us at bcbuickdealers.ca, call 1-800-GMDRIVE or visit your local Buick dealer. */x/†/‡/¥ Offers apply to purchase price of 2011 Buick Regal CXL (R7B)/LaCrosse CX (R7B)/Enclave CX FWD (R7A). Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate Program in whole or in part at any time without notice. PDI and freight ($1,450) included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes are not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to August 31, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. x$2,300 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 Enclave (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet / GMC / Buick Traverse, Acadia, and Enclave. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,450) included License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ‡Based on a 48 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) 0%/1.9%/2.9% advertised on 2011 Buick Regal CXL/ LaCrosse CX/ Enclave CX FWD equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer. OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $5,499/$3,999/$4,699 and security deposit may be required. $350 lease acquisition fee included in purchase price. Total obligation is $19,819/$23,264/$27,873. Option to purchase at lease end is $11,739/$11,019/$14,443 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight $1,450 included. License, insurance, registration, fees associated with publication/filing at moveable property registry/PPSA, administration fees, duties and taxes not included. Dealers GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 6, 2011 and August 31, 2011. Applies to new 2011 and 2012 GM vehicles, excluding Chevrolet Volt, Sonic, Orlando Express and GMC Savana at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price includes freight, excludes license, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, marketing fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Limited quantities of 2011 models available. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. WBased on GM testing in accordance with Transport Canada methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. ,The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under licence

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Dragons to help struggling businesses CBC recently announced stars of Canada’s top-rated entertainment program, Dragons’ Den, are hitting the road to help struggling companies get back on track by offering their expertise — and their own money. Producers of the new series, The Big Decision, are searching for Canadian companies to participate in the show, which will give business owners an opportunity to receive no-nonsense advice and an investment from Canada’s most well-known entrepreneurs. A Dragon will visit each company, roll up their sleeves, and put their expertise to work.

FOR 48 MONTHS

BUICK REGAL BEST NEW FAMILY CAR

If the Dragons think they can help turn things around, they’ll be willing to invest their own money and change the fortunes of good companies that have fallen on hard times. Eligible companies must: • Be a business registered in Canada; • Have been in operation for at least three years or more; • Have an annual gross revenue of $500,000 per year; • Have more than five employees; • Be a privately held business, family business, partnerships, or limited partnerships; • Be willing to commit to being filmed

NHTSA 5-STAR SAFETY RATING9

IIHS 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK

on camera for up to a two-week period; • Be fluent English speakers. According to the CBC, the benefits of applying include getting a free top-notch business consultation: marketing, sales, inventory, financing, staffing, etc. Dragons will visit the businesses, so no travel is necessary and it could give a struggling business a chance to get an investment or loan when other sources have been exhausted. To apply, e-mail bigdecision@cbc.ca for more information. Please include your name, company name and contact information. Applications must be in by Aug. 19.

E M P L OY E E

PRICING

HWY: 7.3 L/100 km - 39 mpg CITY: 12.2 L/100 km - 23 mpg

PLUS

PAY WHAT GM EMPLOYEES PAY ENDS AUGUST 31ST

% PURCHASE

FINANCING

34 MPG

HWY: 8.4 L/100 km - 34 mpg CITY: 12.7 L/100 km - 22 mpg

APR % LEASE FOR 48 MONTHS

HWY: 6.5 L/100 km - 43 mpg CITY: 10.8 L/100 km - 26 mpg W

% SMART

PURCHASE FINANCING

39 MPG

43 MPG

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Caustic Kevin O’Leary, a member of the CBC hit show, Dragon’s Den, will be involved in a new show, The Big Decision

LEASE‡ OR FINANCE† RATES ON SELECT MODELS

ENCLAVE CX

A LUXURY CROSSOVER LIKE NO OTHER

MSRP $45,235

†

CXL GIVES YOU:

EMPLOYEE PRICE

38,864 478 2.9% *

LEASE IT FOR

EMPLOYEE PRICE

31,208 298 0

EMPLOYEE PRICE

INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

32,283 398 1

BCBUICKDEALERS.CA

Call E.J. Klassen Motorcade at 250-949-7442, or visit us at 9045 Granville Street, Port Hardy. [License #7983] ‡

APR

‡

INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI, PLUS: $2,300 CASH CREDITX

MSRP $35,545

LEASE IT FOR

‡

LEASE IT FOR

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MSRP $33,540

SCAN HERE TO FIND YOURS

/48 MONTHS $4,669 DOWN

EFFECTIVE RATE 3.6%

LACROSSE CX

FOR THE LUXURY SEDAN, IT’S A WHOLE NEW WORLD

APR

MONTHS .9% /48 $3,999 DOWN

EFFECTIVE RATE 2.8%

‡

REGAL CXL

BORN IN GERMANY. BRED ON THE AUTOBAHN. AND TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN NORTH AMERICA.

APR

MONTHS % /48 $5,499 DOWN

‡

INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

LEATHER SEATING SURFACES WITH HEATED FRONT SEATS 18” ALLOY WHEELS DRIVER PERSONALIZATION

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY ELIGIBLE STIHL CHAIN SAW*

AN $85 VALUE!

MS 170

Gas Chain Saw 30.1 cc/1.3 kW 3.9 kg/8.6 lb

Eligible Chain Saw Models

NEW

NOW ONLY

Displacement Engine Power Weight (cc) (kW) (kg/lb)

$229

MSRP $249.95 with 16” bar

Plus PDI & HST

MSRP

Now Only (with 16” bar)

MS 180 C-BE

31.8

1.5

4.2 / 9.3

$329.95

$299.95

MS 230

40.2

1.9

4.6 / 10.1

$379.95

$349.95

MS 250

45.4

2.3

4.6 / 10.1

$429.95

$399.95

MS 250 C-BE

45.4

2.3

4.9 / 10.8

$479.95

$449.95

MS 261

50.2

2.8

5.3 / 11.6

$649.95

$599.95

MS 290

56.5

2.8

5.9 / 13.0

$479.95

$449.95

MS 291 C-BE

55.5

2.8

6.2 / 13.6

$549.95

$499.95

MS 362

59.0

3.4

5.9 / 13.0

$779.95

$749.95

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