February 10, 2011 by North Island Gazette

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Armed man stands off police

Teresa Bird J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL – Police were still trying to negotiate with an armed man in a townhouse when the Gazette went to press Tuesday evening. Police responded to a report of a man in possession of a rifle at about 11 a.m. Feb.8. The 32-year old man was reported to have been involved in an altercation earlier in the day, although details of this are yet to be confirmed, said police. Prior to police arrival, the man had entered his home at Unit 24, located in the Kaleva Gardens complex at the end of Broughton Boulevard. The man is known to police. Working under the belief that the man continued to have access to a rifle, officers had cordoned off the area around the complex, and evacuated the neighbouring units of their occupants. Officers from the Port Hardy RCMP, the North

Island RCMP Emergency Response Team, and the Comox Valley RCMP responded to the incident, to assist with reaching a peaceful conclusion to this incident. All three schools in the community, two elementary schools and one high school, were locked down until school dismissed. Both North Island Secondary and Sunset Elementary are within two blocks of the townhouse complex. “The cooperation of the school staff, students and parents is much appreciated,” said an RCMP press release. “This cooperation ensured that no children were ever in any imminent danger.” One teenager was at home alone in the same block of townhouses, just three doors down from where the gunman was holed up. Police went in about 3 p.m. and got the girl out, reuniting her with her mother. For an update and more photos on this story see our online edition at www. northislandgazette.com.

Heavily armed RCMP crossed over fences in a Port McNeill townhouse complex to reach a teenager who was in a unit three doors down from a gunman. J.R. Rardon photo

Fisherman flees from wolf pack

Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – Bill Passmore literally ran for his life last week after wrestling his dog from the jaws of a wolf. Passmore went steelhead fishing on the Nawhitti River near Port Hardy with his two young cougar hounds, Huey and Lucy, Jan. 30. On the way to his fishing hole, his dogs, aged 10 months, starting sniffing trees and barking.

“I thought maybe they had smelled a cougar,” said Passmore, who continued downstream. “The dogs stayed close which is unusual for hounds.” Passmore didn’t give it much thought though until a couple of hours later when he and the dogs were returning to the truck. “The dogs started baying, charging the bush and freaking out,” said Passmore. “Then I heard a bark, then another. My

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female barked back and a wolf started howling. “I started running,” said Passmore who was still at least a kilometre from his truck. “We all started running together.” That is until they came to a large log jam. “My male dog hates crossing it,” said Passmore. While he and Lucy began running over the top of the log jam, Huey stayed behind yipping. When Lucy, who was ahead of Passmore, suddenly

turned, “roared” and started running back to Huey, Passmore turned back too. He found his dog with a huge wolf at his neck. Passmore started yelling at the wolf he estimated to be 150 pounds. “He didn’t even look at me, didn’t know I was there,” said Passmore who was above the wolf on the log jam. Thinking his dog was dead, Passmore took a quick photo of the wolf with his cell phone. Then he saw

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Huey’s chest heave. “I knew then he was alive, so then I just launched myself onto the wolf’s back,” said Passmore. “The wolf went one way and I landed on my back,” said Passmore. “Suddenly five more heads showed up in a half circle around us. It all happened in a millisecond. The lead dog ran and the rest followed.” Passmore got up and so did Huey. He grabbed both dogs, heaved them

up six feet onto the log jam and the trio once again began to run. “I dragged both dogs by their collars,” said Passmore, adding they weigh about 70 pounds apiece. “We ran across the log jam and then I threw them into the river and grabbed them again

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McNeill mom helps daughter escape Egypt Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT McNEILL – “Mom, hear this.” Jocelyn Dansereau listened and clearly heard the gunfire in Cairo, Egypt coming over her daughter’s cell phone. “I’ve lost ten pounds,” said the worried mom, who got another phone call Thursday afternoon from her daughter. This time the sound in the background was the busy airport in London. Amelia was safe. But getting her there wasn’t easy. Jocelyn’s 26-year old daughter Amelia Stanevicius, who grew up in Port McNeill, has been teaching first grade at the B.C. Canadian International School in Cairo, Egypt since September. When protests against the government broke out in that city nearly three weeks ago, Jocelyn was concerned for her daughter, but at first Amelia planned to stay. “At the time the teachers were just waiting to see what would happen,” said Jocelyn. “The situation has evolved over time. Amelia and her colleagues started staying together for safety. They started wondering ‘should we leave or not?’.” For the teachers, it was not an easy decision. “Many of them have made their home there. Some families have been there four or five

years,” said Jocelyn. “They have their jobs, their friends, they are part of the community. It was sad for them to leave.” Even for Amelia who had only been in the country a few months. “She loves being in Egypt,” said her mother. “She loves her job and she loves the Egyptian people. They have been very generous to her.” But it became clear it was time to leave the country as protests and violence escalated. “Amelia said they Amelia Stanevicius celebrated her birthday in Egypt with some of decided ‘we’re going her students, and posted this photo on her Facebook page. to get out for a little Photo submitted while, assess the situ- and told Amelia, ‘Go call. That has saved the challenge. ation, and then come home, now’.” day more than once.” “How do you get back’ but now they Money was also When cell phone ser- an e-ticket to somedon’t know what will becoming scarce as vice in Egypt was cut one who doesn’t have happen,” said Jocelyn. banks closed and bank off were “very uncom- email access? She had For Amelia’s parents machines ran out of fortable” said Jocelyn. to have a ticket to get in Port McNeill the sit- cash and credit cards “Having the phone and into the airport,” said uation has been “very were useless. Amelia being able to talk was Jocelyn. Eventually difficult and stress- was thankful for some very useful and reas- Amelia found someone ful’”. Egyptian pounds given suring.” with a fax machine, Jocelyn’s husband to her and for the euros Especially when and she received her Tony Stanevicius mon- her father had given helping your daughter ticket. itored the news and to her before she left get out of a country in But then Jocelyn got kept Jocelyn apprised Canada. crisis. another call from the of what was happen“Dad saved the day “I had Amelia on the travel agent. ing. with the cash,” said cell phone and a travel “The travel agent had “We worked as a Jocelyn. agent on the landline checked on their own team,” said Jocelyn. Then Jocelyn heard at the same time,” to see if everything was While Amelia was those gunshots over the said Jocelyn who said fine with the flight and calm throughout the phone. It was time for they had contacted the discovered it have been crisis she knew the Amelia to get out. And Canadian Embassy, but changed from Friday danger was escalating. so Jocelyn started mak- went ahead with their to Thursday,” said “When the tanks ing the arrangements. own travel arrange- Jocelyn. “So we had came into her neigh“What I have learned ments. “It’s a time of to do it all over again, bourhood and cars through this process crisis. You have to be phoning and faxing.” blocked the ends of the is everything is about resourceful and look The greatest danger, street, I felt a little bet- communication,” said out for yourself.” leaving her neighbourter,” said Jocelyn. “The Jocelyn, who has kept a But getting the tick- hood and getting to the local men were very log of every call, every et was just the first airport, was still ahead. protective and patrol- contact. “Something step. Internet access On the day of her ling the streets. One as simple as call wait- in Egypt was blocked, flight, Feb. 3, Amelia time when Amelia was ing is crucial. You just so getting the ticket to stayed in constant conout, they knew somedon’t want to miss that Amelia was the next tact with her family. thing was happening

Gazette staff Port McNeill town councillor Shirley Ackland is one of three candidates vying for nomination as the NDP candidate for the Vancouver Island North federal seat. “I have been a social democrat as long as I can remember. My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic to advocate for community to help to improve the lives of all,” said Ackland. “As a candidate for Vancouver Island North I would bring a vast array of skills

and experiences, both political and social, to the position,” said Ackland. “I believe my connectedness throughout the community of the North Island and further, into the Comox Valley, gives me the exposure to regain this riding for New Democrats. “With a strong voice in Ottawa, I believe we can ensure a bright future for all North Islanders.” With three nominees in the race, the federal NDP will choose its candidate for Vancouver Island North at a nomi-

Councillor runs for NDP nation meeting Feb. 27 in Courtenay. Joining Port McNeill’s councillor on the ballot are former Courtenay city councillor Erik Eriksson, and current Courtenay city councillor Ronna-Rae Leonard. “We’re very excited to have three strong nominees with great track records of serving their communities,” said Roger Kishi, president of the Vancouver Island North NDP riding association. “Whatever the outcome, we know we’ll have a strong candidate

who will provide voters in this riding with a positive alternative to Stephen Harper and the Conservatives.” NDP members will be able to vote by mail or in person at the meeting, which will take place at the Native Sons Hall at 360 Cliffe Ave. For those who vote live at the meeting, registration opens at 12:30 p.m. and closes at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. FMI, contact Vancouver Island North NDP at: 1-877338-1033 or: vinndp@ shaw.ca

“She called on the way to the airport, she called from the terminal and she called once she was on the plane,” said Jocelyn. Amelia left her home before dawn Thursday morning in a taxi with a friend and her friend’s mother. She left behind more than half her belongings, to make travelling easier. Fortyfive minutes into the trip she called home. “She said, ‘we’ve gone through about 20 checkpoints’,” said Jocelyn. “There were tanks all along and the checkpoints were managed by the Egyptian people. ‘Mom they are so organized and they are polite’, she said.” Amelia told her mother the side roads were all blocked off and their car was the only one on the road. At the checkpoints they asked to see passports, the plane ticket and the cab’s license. “Amelia said, ‘I feel so bad for them, they

look so cold’, that is like my daughter,” said Jocelyn. A few hours later, Amelia was in London where she will stay with a friend and wait to see what happens in Cairo. Her family can relax. One of the biggest challenges to making all the arrangements has been the time difference of 10 hours between Canada and Egypt. Jocelyn was working during the day and trying to make arrangements here, then on the phone at night with Amelia. “I have to say, my workplace, VIHA (Vancouver Island Health Authority), has been very accommodating. They saw I was struggling and made arrangements to give me the week off,” said Jocelyn. Now the worst is over, she urges anyone travelling out of the country to register with the Canadian embassy.

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Wolves waited for man and dogs from page 1 and dragged them across the stream.” The water was about two feet deep and they landed on a gravel sandbar and ran about a hundred yards up the bar, in a position directly across from the trail that led back to the truck. “I kneeled down with a dog on either side of me,” said Passmore. He was considering the crossing. The water was deeper here, about four feet and the far bank was steep. “I looked across at the trail,” said Passmore. “It is marked on either side by pink flagging tape and there was a wolf under each tape. I could just see their faces. “I couldn’t believe they were waiting for me,” said Passmore. Then he heard the others. “I could hear yipping and barking and them running up and down behind the log jam.” Passmore tried to use his cell phone but there was no service. And he realized he still had his fishing rod in his hand. He stored the rod behind a log. And waited for the wolves “to move in”. Forty minutes later, the wolves gave Passmore the chance he needed. “All of a sudden the two lead wolves at the

Passmore. “I couldn’t hold the dogs anymore, but they stayed right beside me.” Passmore threw the dogs in the truck, leaped in himself, slammed the door and collapsed. “I was in shock. I couldn’t drive for awhile. I couldn’t believe I still had two dogs,” said Passmore. He headed for Port Hardy and called his partner Andrea Anderson who met him at the vet’s office. Huey suffered several puncture wounds around the head, haunches and underbelly, but his injuries were not life threatening. The next day Passmore and a couple of friends, armed with rifles, returned to the site. They could hear the wolves barking in Bill Passmore is surprised and pleased to still have two dogs after the distance. “The wolves ate the Teresa Bird photo they were attacked by wolves. fishing rod and I never trail ran back to the bush trail through salal, ing to the end of the found my hat,” said trail, he lost his hat. others behind the log over fallen logs. Passmore. “There were “I stopped to pick it tracks “I didn’t look behind jam,” said Passmore. “I everywhere, knew they were com- me. I knew I had sec- up and thought, ‘what right up to where the onds,” said Passmore. am I doing?’ I kept truck had been parked. ing for us.” Passmore once again “In my mind I knew going.” I was right, they were When he reached coming for us.” grabbed his dogs and I would have to leave ran into the water. He one dog. I knew I the clearing where his Passmore, who also truck was parked, the fought off a black bear had to go downstream would be ambushed.” The dogs had been exhausted Passmore about 10 years ago, about 30 feet to find a spot where he could silent through the trail, still had about 200 said he was surprised until the injured Huey yards to go, mostly to see wolves at the haul the dogs out. Then they were run- banged into a tree and uphill. Nawhitti. “I started slipping ning again. Passmore yipped. “I have been fishing “I doubled my and fell three times there for more than 21 once again had his dogs by the collar as speed,” said Passmore. before I was half- years and never seen so Just as he was com- way up the hill,” said much as a deer,” said he ran over the dense

Chinese company buys Neucel Ken Manning Gazette staff PORT ALICE – A Chinese textile company celebrated Chinese New Year with a new acquisition: the Neucel Specialty Cellulose pulp mill. Fulida Group Holdings Ltd (Fulida) has purchased Neucel from a consortium of investors led by Wellspring Capital Management. Fulida, together with Zhejiang Fulida Ltd, which had established a minority equity position in 2010, is now assuming full ownership of the company. Financial

terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Employees at Neucel were told the news Feb. 3. Current management, led by President and CEO Bob Taylor, is expected to continue the day-to-day operations of the mill. “We are very pleased to become fully integrated into the Fulida organization given their leadership in the rayon market and their strong support of our Port Alice Mill,” said Taylor in a press release. “The new ownership enables Neucel to explore new growth opportunities while

continuing our aggressive cost and capacity initiatives. Wellspring has been a visionary and dedicated owner of our business and we are very pleased to have helped make this a successful investment for them.” Fulida is one of the leading producers of rayon in the world with several awards to its credit within the Chinese textile industry. “Viscose rayon fibre competition in China has become intense. With the purchase of Neucel, Fulida gains a stable supply of dis-

solving pulp along with cost advantages and quality assurance which extends the value chain of our business,” said Jianer Qi, chairman of Fulida Group Holdings. “I strongly believe that this purchase will ensure a stable, sustainable and rapid development for Neucel, and thus help it to further achieve its unique enterprise value.” Wellspring offers their well wishes. “We are very proud of what Neucel has accomplished in recent years. The mill,” success is a result not

only of our investment, but of the vision and commitment of our management team, the hard work of the mill,” employees, and the support of local officials and governments,” said Joshua Cascade, a partner of Wellspring. “Today, the Neucel mill is a symbol of Port Alice,” stability and future, and we believe it will continue to thrive as part of Fulida. We are honored to have partnered with Bob Taylor and his team and the town of Port Alice, and wish them every success in the future.”

Passmore. Passmore notified conservation officers. “The Conservation Officer Service is advising the public of a recent wildlife conflict between dogs and wolves in the Nawhitti River area,” said CO Tim Schumacher.

“People are advised to be safety conscious and aware of potential wildlife conflicts when out of doors.” For more information on wolves and wolf safety see www. env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ explore/misc/wolves/ wolfsaf.html

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RCMP, chiefs talk

Teresa Bird Gazette staff RCMP and three North Island First Nations are working together to review the relationship between them. Inspectors from the

Thursday, February 10, 2011 RCMP First Nations Policing Section were on the North Island Jan. 26 for a preliminary meeting to discuss the community tri-partite agreement (CTA) with First Nations chiefs and elders from Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-

â&#x20AC;&#x2122; N a k w a x d a â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x w, Kwakiutl and Quatsino. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went really well,â&#x20AC;? said Sgt. Phil Lue, spokesperson for Vancouver Island North Regional Policing Services.

The talks were initiated because the existing agreements were to expire this year, but have been extended to 2012, to facilitate the review. Part of the agreement includes provision of

two dedicated constables to serve First Nation communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are solely dedicated to working with the three reserves in the Port Hardy area,â&#x20AC;? said Lue. The only other CTA

on the North Island is in Kyuquot, northwest of Zeballos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has also been some discussion about drafting a CTA with the First Nations in Alert Bay,â&#x20AC;? said Lue.

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Who will reap Harvest? Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – The community has supported the Harvest Food Bank for 13 years, now manager Pierre Beaulieu hopes someone in the community will take over running it. Beaulieu, and the four board of directors of the food bank, are trying to retire, but Beaulieu doesn’t want to just close the doors. “We are looking for an organzation to step in and take over running it,” said Beaulieu. “I talked to the Salvation Army but they would need six months to take it over. “I approached churches but they are not able to get it together.” If a group could be found, the Harvest Food Bank Society would simply continue as it is but under new leadership, said

Beaulieu. But it takes more than just willingness. “The food bank needs someone with strong leadership and a will to work,” said Beaulieu. “Someone able to understand the needs of people in town.” “The job is not graceful or as rewarding as you might think, but we have worked hard,” said Beaulieu. He said he and the board have “just been there too long.” The Harvest Food Bank was spearheaded by Beaulieu 13 years ago. “When I started people said ‘You crazy?’, but I was determined. We needed a food bank,” said Beaulieu. And he made his point. In 13 years, the food bank has served 3,500 people. “It amazed me sometimes who comes to the food bank, but every-

one has to feed their kids,” said Beaulieu. “It’s incredible the amount of people who have come in.” And the food bank has done more than just provide groceries for families in need.

“The food bank needs someone with strong leadership and a will to work,” Pierre Beaulieu

They have supported local schools with breakfast and lunch programs, provided food for funerals and supported anyone in need. Since its beginning, the second hand store has supported the food bank and allowed it to

purchase its own vehicle and the building on Market Street. “It’s a lot of work, but it is a good business,” said Beaulieu. Beaulieu has been looking for a suitable group to take over the food bank for about two months. In the meantime, the food bank continues to operate as usual. “If no one takes over, I will have to look at some other way,” said Beaulieu. “But I’m not there yet.” Once he does retire, Beaulieu plans to stay in Port Hardy and for the first while, just take it easy. “I will stay in the community and find something else to do,” he said. Anyone interested in the food bank can call Beaulieu at 250-9020332.

Tourism grants available Teresa Bird Gazette staff The regional district is offering $2,500 grants to boost tourism in rural areas of the North Island. The Rural Tourism Action Grant is a pilot project to disperse the $14,000 in hotel tax funds the Regional District of Mount Waddington collected in 2010. Grants of $2,500 are available to non-profit organizations for 50 per cent of any project that promotes the

region. “Our idea with providing only 50 per cent is that maybe we can turn the $14,000

“... maybe we can turn the $14,000 into $28,000…” Neil Smith

into $28,000 in projects,” said Neil Smith, manager of economic development for the

district. “There are very few strings attached. Anything to do with destination marketing of tourism.” One of those strings however is that the project must benefit the areas not served by a municipal government already collecting hotel taxes. That excludes Alert Bay, Port McNeill and Port Hardy. Almost. “If a project came from one those communities and it benefitted rural areas, that would be okay,” said

Smith. As well, although the money would be granted to a non-profit group, a business could partner with a community group’s project. The project applications, which are due by April 1, will be reviewed by the rural area directors for Electoral Areas A, B, C, D and the Village of Port Alice. Information on the grant and the application are available from the regional district office in Port McNeill.

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The Business and Community Awards Ceremony & Gala is planned for March 12th and we need your help to recognize and celebrate local excellence within our community. We will be presenting awards in 8 different categories including Business of the Year and New Business of the Year. One of the most appreciated and fun ways to help is through a donation to the silent auction where proceeds will flow back into the community through a variety of community projects and events. The second one is to be a sponsor for this event. What will you gain by sponsoring? • Excellent opportunity to raise your company’s profile with exposure to an audience that is culturally, educationally and economically diverse. • Utilize pre- and postevent publicity for greater reach via the internet, entertainment and weekly community newspapers • Entertain your valuable clients and reward your employees • Demonstrate corporate

social responsibility through the support of a wellestablished event This event brings people together in the spirit of celebration and community pride. We encourage your organization to take part in any way that you can and we would be happy to receive your support. Please make cheque payable to Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce 250-949-7622. Levels of Sponsorship Gold Package: $800 • Recognition as a Gold Sponsor • Sponsor an award and have a representative present the award to the recipient • Your business name will be engraved on the award as the sponsor • Recognition on all associated advertising • Event Posters, Newspaper, Radio, Local Cable • Includes all items listed in Bronze Package Silver Package: $600 • Recognition as a Silver Sponsor • Recognition on advertising • Event Posters and Newspaper • Includes all items listed in Bronze Package

Bronze Package: $300 • Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor • Two event tickets to attend the awards presentation, dinner and dance • Visual Power Point Presentation identifying and thanking sponsors • Presentation: Chamber President will formally thank Sponsor representatives at the event • Opportunity to display promotional material in reception area Proudly Serving our Community For more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining us call 250-9497622 or visit our website: www.ph-chamber.bc.ca Submissions to Chamber Update Members can submit to Chamber Update by faxing or e-mailing to the Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-949-6653 or at phcc@ cablerocket.com.

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Rumour mill grinding The rumour mill has a new weapon in its arsenal for spreading speculations, fear and misinformation: the internet. Rumours passed on by word of mouth, in person, or on the phone are damaging enough, but now gossip, lies and partial truths can reach hundreds of people with just a simple sentence online. This past week was a case in point. Rumour had it that an escaped murderer with two missing fingers was prowling around Port McNeill. Another rumour reported there had been an attempted kidnapping of a woman by a stranger at the mall in Port Hardy. Both stories were untrue. But that didn’t stop people from spreading speculation and fear on Facebook. Very few questioned the information, or tried to verify it with police. No one called the newspaper. Rumours usually start with speculation. For example, there are a lot of police cars in town so they must be looking for someone. Or they could just be here for a meeting, see page 4. As this week’s edition of the Gazette attests, we have plenty of real and important stories to talk about on the North Island. Stories that are verified. If you hear a rumour, before you post it online, check it out. Call the appropriate authorities or give the Gazette a call. We’d be happy to look into it.

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Diligence will keep things positive It has been a busy start to the year, with movement on a few of the major problems here in the North Island. It seems after much pressure on the Vancouver Island Health Authority we are starting to see some of the needs of the North Island addressed‚ including ensuring adequate staff coverage in the hospitals in Port Hardy and Port McNeill to prevent the ridiculous rotating closures people in those communities have been facing. It also seems‚ again after huge effort‚ that VIHA is willing to reopen a discussion about the unique needs for locally-based, crisis counseling on the North Island. And having finally made the decision on a location for the new Courtenay hospital (on Ryan Road in Courtenay), VIHA can get on with the urgent work of preparing to build our new hospital in Campbell River. The authority wants to work on both hospitals at the same time so it was

Claire Trevena essential that a decision was made about the second facility. Now it is developing its business plan, which it intends to present to the government ahead of next year’s budget cycle. But with VIHA it is never a done deal; we still have to be vigilant that all the services currently provided, as well as certain new services, are available at our new hospital. And I will still be lobbying that the hospital should be built with public dollars; at the moment there is still talk that it be

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financed through a publicprivate partnership. This model of financing has been shown time and again to be a costly way of building public facilities. Using public funds for infrastructure projects, such as building a hospital, will ensure the facility is built in the most cost-effective way possible. As it is winter we have had a number of questions about the size of gravel used on our roads, particularly Highway 19. I have talked with the Minister of Transportation’s office on this: the aggregate used is the same size used province-wide and is a national standard. Apparently if it is any smaller there is a problem with traction and any larger, there is the potential of it being kicked up and causing more damage than we already see. We are back in the legislature for a week in the middle of February. It will inevitably be a lame duck session as it will be ahead

of the leadership vote which will elect the new premier. However the government is determined to have a Throne Speech and is required to table a budget. After that one week we are uncertain when we will return to the legislature. It continues to trouble me that while this government brought in fixed sessions of the legislature it hardly ever follows its own schedule: we have not sat since early last June. This is not healthy for what should be a vibrant democracy and it is little wonder that so many people become cynical. I can be reached in the constituency: Campbell River call me at 250-2875100; in Port Hardy I can be reached at 250-902-0325; and toll free at 1-866-3875100. Email me at Claire. trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca or through my web page www.clairetrevena.ca. Claire Trevena is MLA for North Island.

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Lies, damned lies, and statistics Public money Dear editor, Peter Cowley asks for a discussion about the Foundation Skills Assessment 2009 Report Card for elementary schools in B.C. I submit that the report's ranking system is misleading, that some of the differences attributed to small rural schools are questionable, and that standardized testing could be detrimental to good teaching. From a person who has‚ "can teach high school statistics," on his resume, standardizing test scores is a powerful statistical tool when samples are large, i.e. the writing scores for all fourth graders in B.C. We

can converge data into a normal distribution around a reliable national mean. Schools that fall within the central cluster, called the standard deviation, are "less likely to show no differences" when comparing their results in say literacy. Not so for the schools that fall outside the cluster, though, and many rural schools tail at the end of the list. This has not stopped the Fraser Institute from publishing a rank. Parents might be puzzled by standard regression but they know a 6.7 is higher than a 3.6. The Institute readily admits to the central limits in their report and counter that parents can

still look for trends. Rural parents can compare similar regions of B.C. (Tom Fletcher, Feb. 3) I looked at the fourth grade writing results among a few elementary schools in my region and found as much variety within schools as between schools. I performed a simple t-test on the five-year scores for Robert Scott and Sunset Elementary. An analogy is counting fish species each year in two different rivers. The results were not strong (p=.43171, df=8) and are more likely to show no differences between the two schools' scores. A possible reason being a combination of small sample size, high

variability, and bad luck. Furthermore, the idea of a standard child is drawing us away from many present teaching practices which encourage individuality, discovery, inclusion, and skills. Why spend time having children do projects on topics they are passionate about, if the subject matter is not important on the exam? When standardized tests become "indicators of effective teaching" (Report, 2009) they also become incentives for teachers to teach to the test, or worse, to abstain certain students from taking the test. Frederick Henderson Port Hardy

funds business Dear editor, Re: NDP‚ problems go deeper Tom Fletcher informs us that, if it weren't for private capital, competition and rewards for efficiency and innovation there wouldn't be much of a developed world to analyze. Only the Fraser Institute would agree with that statement. In the real world it is mainly the concessions and publicly funded loans and grants that our economy depend on. It is these loans and grants, plus investor capital that business operates on. Corporations such as Alcan, Canfor and Bombardier, to name a few, routinely seek pub-

lic money to improve their investments in our natural resources. Industry Canada and Western Economic Diversification, not private money, is the basis of corporate involvement in our economy. The billions loaned and granted to the business sector may never be returned to the taxpayers, let alone the interest on top of that. Revenue Canada states that a large number of businesses pay low or no federal taxes. Government subsidies, not private capital are the real promoters of our economy. Brian J. O'Neill Burnaby

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Bella Bella: '70s students sought Dear editor, This is a call for help to people in Bella Bella. I am not sure how to send a letter to the editor of a local paper that is read in that community, but I’m hoping this might work. In the very early seventies, in Burnaby B.C. I attended MacPherson Park Junior Secondary School. I met a very small group of students, during

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my grade eight year, who were from Bella Bella. I was curious then, and full of questions about where they were from, what it was like. I have thought of these kids often over the years, wondering what happened to them. I remember names of two, Norman Stevens (or Stephens, I don’t know) and his cousin (I think) Emerald

Stevens. I would really like to hear from either of these two, or from anyone who attended MacPherson Park School in or around 1970, who came from Bella Bella. I have included my email address. Thank you for any help you can give me in my quest, I appreciate it. Sharon Trefry (nee Varrick) sharontrefry@sd5.bc.ca

Dear editor, I was amazed to learn from Tom Fletcher that the B.C. New Democratic Party is in deep trouble, mainly because it believes it's wrong that the fraction of British Columbians who control most of the wealth keep getting richer while the rest of us keep getting poorer. Before Jan. 26 I thought it was the B.C. Liberal Party whose leader has been forced to resign in a shower of accusations of lying to the public and bungling the introduction of the hated HST. I thought it was the B.C. Liberals who were wallowing in the B.C. Rail scandal, the Kash Heed scandal, maintaining Canada's lowest minimum wage, allowing a high rate of jobs lost through raw log exports, encouraging controversial net-cage salmon farming and waffling over proposed increases in oil tanker traffic.

But no, it's the NDP who are the villains. They simply don't accept the rule of the Gordon Campbells who get together with Big Business to pile up profits and tell the B.C. public what's good for them. New Democrats seem to think that the first function of a democratic government is to reflect the needs and wishes of the people, not the financial ambitions of the wealthy and powerful. Clearly the working class must be guided by politicans and corporate CEOs through controls funded by insidious schemes like the HST, which lightens the tax load of Big Business by putting more of it on the ordinary taxpayer. Otherwise, the vast gap between the haves and the have-nots might start getting smaller, and we'd all be in deep trouble. Tony Eberts New Westminster

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February 12 Georgia Strait Big Band with Sue Medley and Jenn Forsland on vocals. Pure swing and jazz listening pleasure. Dance floor and a buffet dinner. Doors open 5:30, dinner 6:00, performance 7:30 p.m. at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Tickets $45 at the Hobby Nook, Cafe Guido, PH Museum and Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, www. niconcert.ca. February 13 Dinner and a Movie. (a pre-release movie) at the PH Baptist Church. Two showings 3:30 and 6 p.m. $3 per

ONGOING EVENTS & MEETINGS • 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 & Gift Shop open 10am to noon and 1pm to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Feb 2 & 3. Bring your fossils for our temporary fossil exhibit. • 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). • PHSS PAC mtg every 2nd Thurs of each month @ 7pm. • Volunteers needed for a Kitchen Program Assistant for AIDS Vancouver Island. Contact Shane 250-230-0884 or shane.thomas@ avi.org. • Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575. • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. • FASD Mamma Bear Group has been cancelled. Info about FASD contact Diane Bell 250-949-8333 or 250-230-1581. • Feb 15: Broughton Sports Club AGM @ 7pm in Sunset Elementary library.

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person. FMI www.porthardybaptist.ca February 15 Broughton Sports Club Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm in the library at Sunset Elementry School. February 16 In partnership with Small Business BC, Community Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “Starting a Consulting Business” #14 - 311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca. February 20 The Hardy Bay seniors will be holding a Hamburger/ Hot Dog Day at the seniors’ centre, 9150 Granville St. between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. By donation. February 20 Three sessions of life drawing lessons. Feb. 20, Mar. 27, and Apr. 17, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Cost $30. Location: Jessie Roland’s B&B, 5710 Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy. Proceeds support North Vancouver Island Artist Society. Call or email Lyn Barton at 250-949-7763 l_barton@telus.net February 25 In partnership with Small Business BC, Community Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “Social Media and Sales” at #14 - 311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.

February 26 Garage Sale. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A-Frame Church. Corner of Haddington & Cedar Port McNeill. All sorts of pre-loved treasures. A-Frame Books will also be open. All books 25 cents each during Garage Sale February 26 Swap Meet. Eagle View Elementary Gym. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 per table early bird. $20 per table after Feb. 11. Cash reservation only. Registration at Stepping Stones Preschool 9350 Park Dr. portable behind P.H.S.S. Donations accepted by Angela at 250-949-9212 or Janet at 250-949-3031. Proceeds to non-profit society North Island Child Development Society. March 2 In partnership with Small Business BC, Community Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “How to do Business with the Federal Government” #14 - 311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca. March 4 World Day of Prayer. Friday 7 p.m. St Columba Church, Port Hardy. Everyone welcome. March 5 Theo Massop Trio blend Americana rock, pop and blues. Well known across Canada for radio and festival appearances. 7:30 p.m. at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Tickets $20

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Teresa Bird Gazette staff A report on cloth grocery bags is causing confusion for customers and cashiers at a local grocery store. Prompted by reports of lead in reusable grocery bags in the U.S., CTV tested four storebrand bags, including those from IGA, in November. The results showed IGA bags have less than 10 parts per million of lead, mostly from the painted logo on the bag. A level that the BCIT scientist conducting the test called “not a risk”, especially since food seldom even comes into direct contact with the bags. Recently, cashiers at IGA in Port McNeill were told by their union representative that they shouldn’t be touching any cloth bags. “It seems our store is

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they would no longer handle the bags. But Cote said the very minimal danger really lies in bags that are deteriorated and it has always been the store’s policy to not handle bags that are dirty or deteriorated and may be germ-laden. “Our cashiers can pack the bags if they are in good condition and the paint is intact,” said Cote. “We suggest that customers shouldn’t use worn bags for groceries.”

Fraser Institute ranks only one local school Teresa Bird Gazette staff Only one school in the district has been ranked by the Fraser Institute in its annual report card on schools. But given the number of students who did not take the test, the results may be unreliable. Nearly 13 per cent of students in Grades 4 and 7 did not write the Foundation

Skills Assessment exam that the Fraser Institute uses in its annual Report Card on B.C.’s Elementary Schools. “Some students are exempted for special needs,” said Katherine McIntosh, director of education for School District 85. “Some students are exempted for family circumstances.” Those circumstances may be illness or another situa-

tion but could also include parents who simply don’t want their children to participate, a move encouraged by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. “We like to have as many students as possible participate, but we encourage principals to consult with families who have concerns,” said McIntosh. Sunset Elementary scored 681 out of 875 schools

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goals of academic achievement based on broad assessments, not just one assessment,” said McIntosh. The plans also include other topics including social responsibility, citizenships, fine arts, and sports. “All the things that really create the culture at the school.” The FSA is just one of many assessment tools used by the school district, said McIntosh and she empha-

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There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Here’s one. Valentine’s Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia. The lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate. However, one of the customs of the young people was name drawing. On the eve of the festival of Lupercalia the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl’s name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry. Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II Rome was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. Claudius the Cruel was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. He believed that the reason was that roman men did not want to leave their loves or families. As a result, Claudius cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome. The good Saint Valentine was a priest at Rome in the days of Claudius II. He and Saint Marius aided the Christian martyrs and secretly married couples, and for this kind deed Saint Valentine was apprehended and dragged before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off. He suffered martyrdom on the 14th day of February, about the year 270. At that time it was the custom in Rome, a very ancient custom, indeed, to celebrate in the month of February the Lupercalia, feasts in honour of a heathen god. On these occasions, amidst a variety of pagan ceremonies, the names of young women were placed in a box, from which they were drawn by the men as chance directed. The pastors of the early Christian Church in Rome endeavoured to do away with the pagan element in these feasts by substituting the names of saints for those of maidens. And as the Lupercalia began about the middle of February, the pastors appear to have chosen Saint Valentine’s Day for the celebration of this new feast. So it seems that the custom of young men choosing maidens for valentines, or saints as patrons for the coming year, arose in this way.

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West Coast Heli hoists forestry award Ken Manning Gazette staff PORT McNEILL – West Coast Helicopters has garnered another award. The company owners were on hand to receive the Business Excellence Award for Forestry Company of the Year for Vancouver Island from the Business Examiner

Chair wins repeat Gazette staff Gaby Wickstron has been re-elected to chair the Vancouver Island North Tourism Advisory Committee (VINTAC) for another year. “The committee is comprised of a fantastic group of hard-working individuals that are team players and have the best in mind for promoting tourism as a region. My job as chairperson is made that much easier when working with like-minded individuals such as these,” said Wickstrom. Funding support from Island Coastal Economic Trust and Coast Sustainability Trust seeded the startup strategy for regional tourism on the North Island. The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) also provides funding to support the establishment of regional tourism. The two percent Additional Hotel Room Tax has been in place throughout the region since January 1, 2010 and continues to provide a consistent source of revenue to fund the initiatives of VINTAC. “I would offer our (RDMW’s) thanks and appreciation to members of VINTAC for their continued efforts on our behalf,” said Al Huddlestan, Economic Development Commission Chair for the Regional District of Mount Waddington. “Congratulations and thanks to Gaby on her re-election as chair, keep up the good work.”

Jan. 27 in Nanaimo. The award recognizes the helicopter company’s wide range of forest services that include cone collection, log slinging, fire protection, crew movements, and seeding and fertilizing. “We were also one of five finalists in the

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Correction

In the Gazette’s coverage of the Sunset Elementary School spelling bee (“In a Word,” Jan. 27), the name of the bee winner was misspelled. The winner was Grade 5 student Karrah Hitchcox. The Gazette regrets this error.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. February 11 Commercial hockey Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. February 11-13 Minor hockey Port McNeill Novice tournament at Chilton Regional Arena. Raffle table, concession. February 12 Wrestling Vancouver Island high school championships, Port Hardy Secondary School. Times tba. February 13 B League hockey Wild vs. Stars, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. February 18 B League hockey Stars vs. Hardy Buoys, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy. Commercial hockey Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

Midgets roll in playoff opener J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Firing on all cylinders, the North Island Eagles midget rep hockey team moved a step closer to the Vancouver Island Tier 3 finals with a 7-2 romp over the Kerry Park Islanders in the opening round of the playoffs Saturday at Chilton Regional Arena. Eric Kennelly and Mitchell Walker scored two goals each and Lucas Robertson had a solid game in net as the Eagles (19-4-3) set up a showdown this Saturday with Alberni Valley. “It’s always nice to play your best in the playoffs, and that may be our best game of the year,” midget coach John Murgatroyd said. “Everybody contrib-

Eagles midget Robbie Brittain draws a tripping penalty on a rush to the Kerry Park net J.R. Rardon photo in Saturday's playoff victory in Port McNeill.

uted. We had a great penalty kill, great power play, defence, goaltending.

“And the big thing is, we buried some pucks. We’ve had games like this before, but they’ve

February 19 Skiing Mount Cain Telefest, annual telemark ski competition, 8 a.m., Mount Cain Ski Area. www.mountcain.com.

Keeping the piece Michelle Beaulieu is the fastest broomslinger in the West during the Broughton Curling Club's country-themed ladies bonspiel. J.R. Rardon photo Coverage on page 18.

Player Proﬁle Number: 18 Position: Winger

Justin Gelinas

Eagles, who scored three goals at even strength, went 3-for-7 on the power play and

PHSS to host wrestlers

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February 20 Commercial hockey Islanders at Devils, 5;30 p.m., Port McNeill; Bulls vs. Warriors, 7 p.m., Port Hardy. B League hockey

finished 3-2.” Shae Mattice, Ethan Shaw and Taylor Logan also scored for the

added a shorthanded score. The midgets raced to a 3-0 first-period lead and were never threatened, though Kerry Park got two power-play goals on seven man-advantage chances. The scoring load was well-distributed, with Lucas Woo, Robert Cahill, Robbie Brittain, Thor Rosback, Walker, Shaw and Logan each getting one assist. The three-team Vancouver Island North round-robin continues this weekend, in Port Alberni, where a win or a tie will secure the Eagles a berth in the Tier 3 semifinals with their South Division counterparts. “The guys have got it going right now,” Murgatroyd said. “We told them they’ve just gotta keep it up every game.”

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J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — For the first time in nine years, Vancouver Island’s secondary school wrestlers will converge on the North Island as Port Hardy Secondary School hosts the provincial-qualifying Vancouver Island High School Championships Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. As many as 140 athletes from 35 schools are expected to take part in competition on three mats in the PHSS gymnasium. The event is free to spectators and will include a concession and 50/50 draws. “We welcome the public and want people to be knowledgeable of what wrestling is,” said Joe Humphries, the PHSS wrestling coach and tournament director. “And,

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hopefully, coming up to the North Island it well help with program building and interest more kids in taking part.” Competition will be held in boys and girls divisions, with 11 weight classes for girls and up to 16 for boys. The top five boys and top six girls at each weight will qualify for the Feb. 24-26 provincial championships in Abbotsford. The format is freestyle, or Olympic, wrestling. Far from Sponsored by: LeMare Lake Logging

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the wild ring antics of professional wrestling featured in the WWE, it is a physically and technically demanding sport in which competitors battle for three, two-minute rounds. A weighted point-scoring system is used to award rounds, with wrestlers needing to win two of three rounds to claim a match victory. Humphries said he expects between eight and 12 PHSS wrestlers to compete. “Hopefully we’ll have a few kids qualify for provincials,” Humphries said. “If we do, we’ll take them.” North Island Secondary School of Port McNeill, which has had several provincial qualifiers over the last four years, does not have an active program this season and will not take part.

Player Proﬁle Number: 9 Position: Defence Hometown: Port McNeill Team: Malcolm Browne Bantam

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Bantams open playoffs with bang

Riley Browne, centre, celebrates his third goal with linemates Curtis McCarrick and Chad Bell Sunday. J.R. Rardon photo

J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — On paper, it looked like a mismatch. On ice, it was even worse. Riley Browne poured in four goals and Malcolm Browne added a hat trick Sunday as the North Island Eagles bantam rep hockey team dismantled visiting Campbell River 17-2 in a first-round, Tier 3 playoff matchup at Chilton Regional Arena. Tyren Dustin and Curtis McCarrick added two goals each and 10 different players scored in the laugher, which did little to test the Eagles’ readiness for their upcom-

ing challenges. “The silver lining is, a lot of guys who haven’t scored much this year got goals,” said Mike Bell, who returned to the bench as the bantams’ head coach after a multi-game suspension. “We told them, ‘Now you guys have scored; we expect that every game.’” The Eagles (18-11) travel south this weekend for games at Juan de Fuca Saturday and Victoria Sunday, with a chance to clinch a berth in the Vancouver Island Tier 3 championships. The top two finishers in the five-team roundrobin will square off in a best-of-3 series to determine the Island’s

representative to the provincial championships. David Shaw, Nick Klein-Beekman, Brett Walker, Thomas Coon, Brandon Pelletier and Chad Bell scored single goals in Sunday’s laugher. Clayton Ellis had little to do but watch from a safe distance while picking up the win in goal with one half of shutout play. Riley Mathieson took over following the mid-game ice clean and allowed two meaningless goals on breakaways. “We read ‘em the riot act after the second period,” Bell said. “Everybody wanted to get in on the scoring, so

Curlers host bonspiel hoedown J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Connie Cote’s rink was the fastest draw to the button and outdueled Debbie Balcke for the A title in the shootout at the Broughton Curling Corral — also known as the Ladies Open Bonspiel. The annual spiel boasted a “Country Strong” theme, and players from the 10 local rinks who attended sported an array of representative costumes, from Cote’s basic cowboy hat-andbandana ensemble to Michelle Beaulieu’s holster and tin star to Nicole Townsend’s cow girl outfit of a girl cow costume. Cote and her rink of Townsend, Mary Mills and Naomi Garrity rustled up their A final win in impressive fashion, netting two points in the second end, three more in the fifth and four in the seventh to force handshakes with Balcke, Mitchell,

other way. Riley never had a chance on those goals.”

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Week Nicole Townsend gives new meaning to the term "cow girl" during the finals of the Broughton Curling Club's Ladies Open Bonspiel Saturday in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon photo

Beaulieu and Karen Cessford, who managed just single points in the third and sixth ends. “We’ve had enough torment,” joked Mitchell. “We have a new third this year, who’s back after a few years away,” Cote said of Townsend. “We’ve done well this season.”

The B final went to the rink of veteran Lori Richards, who built a 6-2 lead before earning handshakes from Shelley Frost on a pickup in the sixth end. Richards’ rink included first-time bonspiel participant Tina Scott at lead, fill-in Wanda LeBlanc at second and Nancy Stephenson,

curling for the first time in third position. Frost’s rink included Marcia Soper, Val Doucette and Tanya Friman. In the C Final, Brenda Drummond’s rink of Mel Wilson, Jen Barolet and Eileen Lovestrom downed Maggie Loland’s rink, including Shirley

Williams, Denise Blid and Stephanie Manke, forcing handshakes with a sixth-end pickup on top of a 6-4 lead. When the competition was over and the gear stowed in their saddlebags, there was just one thing remaining. “I’ll meet you at the watering hole,” Stephenson said.

Local fighter goes for 'King' victory Gazette staff Ken Harvie of Port Hardy, 27, will be on the card Saturday for the inaugural King of the Rock mixed mar-

they got sloppy and gave up some breakaways and three-on-ones the

tial arts competition in Campbell River. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Thunderbird Hall and features amateur fighters from a

number of disciplines in the UFC-style competition. “There are no elbows to the head,” said Harvie, a trainer

at First Choice Fitness who will be competing in just his second fight. “Otherwise, pretty much everything goes.” Harvie has trained in

both Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian ju-jitsu. For more information on the event, call Lance at 250-898-1175.

CConnie onnie Cote Cote The Port McNeill skip guided her rink to the A title in last week’s Broughton Curling Club ladies open bonspiel in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon photo sponsored by:

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Loss ends peewee season Warriors win J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT ALICE — Riding high after two periods of play, the North Island Eagles peewee hockey team was left riding home for the season after suffering a 4-3 loss to Campbell River Saturday in the Vancouver Island Tier 3 playoffs at the Port Alice arena. Matthew Cahill’s second goal of the game, on a deke-andbackhand following a rush through most of the Tyees team, gave the Eagles a 3-0 lead in the closing seconds of the second period. But in a scene reminiscent of Russia’s comeback over the Canadian Junior National club in the recent World Junior Championships, Campbell River stormed from behind with four unanswered

goals in the third period to secure the win and end the Eagles’ playoff run with an 0-2 postseason record. “They started pushing their way back, and the momentum swung,” peewees coach Dan Wilson said. “When we stopped, they kept on going.” The loss capped a rough week for the peewee program. The previous Saturday, assistant coach Brian Heller suffered a heart attack on the trip to Kerry Park. After the team lost 8-2 to the Islanders, Heller remained in Victoria for an angioplasty operation and insertion of a arterial stent. Heller attended Saturday’s game in Port Alice and said he is on the road to recovery, though he still gets fatigued easily.

After a scoreless first period, Matt Lingl put the Eagles on the scoreboard with a goal off assists from Tyler Sexton and Sean Pineda. After the midgame ice cleaning, Cahill made it 2-0 with a forehand from the slot at 15:36 of the second. Both of Cahill’s scores were assisted by Alex Scott. The peewees will return to the practice ice, and have a tournament appearance scheduled for March in Coquitlam. In the meantime, the club will try to line up some exhibition games to keep in competitive form. “We had some kids play a good game (Saturday),” Wilson said. “It’s good to see them learning and picking up the things we’ve been teaching them.”

wild one

Campbell River's Connor Ludvigson lunges to stop a charge to the net by Eagles peewee J.R. Rardon photo Sean Pineda Saturday.

Port Hardy bantams place twice Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Following a strong showing in pool play, Port Hardy Team 2 settled for fifth place in the annual Port Hardy Minor Hockey Association bantam tournament Sunday with a 10-2 playoff loss to the Campbell River Bears at Cruickshank Memorial Arena. A large turnout at the bantam level this season prompted the host club to split into two teams for last weekend’s seven-team tournament. But, thanks in large part to the play of goalie Troy Caldwell, Team 2 was competitive throughout the round-robin session, dropping three games by a grand total of five goals and not allowing more than four goals until the final. Dennis Parsey and Liam Ryan scored for Port Hardy in the final, while Parsey, Kayla MacDonald, Terri McLaughlin and Mason Irvine each had assists. Port McNeill overcame another strong goaltending performance from Port Hardy’s Alex Howard to post a 3-1 win over Port Hardy Team 1 in the sixth-place game. Despite his team being badly outshot, Howard kept the Whalers off the scoreboard for more than 34 minutes until Petra Sinclair, Kevin Nurmi and Corey Hamilton scored

J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Shelby Cockell notched a hat trick Friday as the Port Hardy Warriors strengthened their lead in the North Island Commercial Hockey League with a 7-1 win over the visiting Neucel Islanders of Port Alice. The game was marred by a pair of fights and several ejections, including at least one likely to merit a suspension. Islanders’ goalie Adam Hall went after the Warriors’ Trygg Carlson after the two collided when Hall ranged far from his crease to try to foil Carlson’s breakaway late in the first half. After order was restored, Hall spent several minutes on the bench checking

Sports Scoreboard HOCKEY Men’s Commercial Hockey League Standings Through Feb. 9 Team Warriors Devils Bulls Islanders

W 8 7 7 5

L 6 6 7 8

T 3 2 1 2

Pts 19 16 15 12

Friday, Feb. 4 Warriors 7, Islanders 1 Sunday, Feb. 6 Bulls at Devils, cancelled Friday, Feb. 11 Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. Port Hardy Minor Hockey Bantam Tournament At Cruickshank Memorial Arena Feb. 4-6

Port Hardy's Mason Irvine dives trying to keep the puck from Port McNeill's Jacob Foldy. Below, Port McNeill's Petra Sinclair trips up Port Hardy's J.B. Dohinog. J.R. Rardon photos third-period goals for Port McNeill. Kody Paul briefly drew Port Hardy 1 into a 1-1 tie when he converted off an assist from Cory Pearson at 6:29 of the third. Kolby Beattie was the winner in goal for Port McNeill, which got assists from Jessica Hilts and Zach Cameron. Oceanside went undefeated and took the tourney title with a 6-1 win over the Campbell River Cougars. Nanaimo placed third. Additional scores and stats appear in Sports Scoreboard.

out his right wrist, which underwent surgery last offseason. In the aftermath, the Islanders’ Russell Murray either made contact with or verbally abused referee Ryan Handley, earning him an instant ejection and a likely suspension. Then, late in the second period, the Islanders’ Dave Stewart went after the Warriors’ Cole Morton in front of the Warriors bench, earning the retaliation of several Warriors players on the ice and on the bench. Multiple players were ejected. Brayden Demoe netted two goals and Brian Texmo and Jordan Campbell scored in the win. Jason Saunders got the win in goal as the Warriors improved to 8-6-3.

Championship: Oceanside 6, C.R. Cougars 1 2nd-3rd place: C.R. Cougars 6, Nanaimo 0 4th-5th place: C.R. Bears 10, Port Hardy II 2 Port Hardy goals: Dennis Parsey, Liam Ryan. Assists: Kayla MacDonald, Terri McLaughlin; Parsey, Mason Irvine. 6th-7th place: Port McNeill 3, Port Hardy I 1 Port McNeill goals: Petra Sinclair, Kevin Nurmi, Corey Hamilton. Assists: Jessica Hilts, Zach Cameron. Goalie: Kolby Beattie. Port Hardy goal: Kody Paul. Assist: Cory Pearson. Goalie: Alex Howard. Round-robin CR Bears 10, Port Hardy I 1 Port Hardy goal: Tristan SwainWalkus. Assist: Terrance Brown. CR Cougars 3, Port Hardy II 2 Port Hardy goals: Jordan Smuntan 2. Assist: Danielle

Dawson. Goalie: Troy Caldwell. Oceanside 7, Port McNeill 0 Nanaimo 8, Port Hardy I 3 Port Hardy goals: Moses Walkus, J.B. Dohinog, Pearson. Assists: Swain-Walkus, Moses Walkus, K. Paul, Kenneth Clair, Dohinog. Oceanside 7, CR Bears 1 CR Cougars 9, Port Hardy I 3 Port Hardy goals: Paul, SwainWalkus, George Walkus. Assists: Swain-Walkus, Dohinog. Nanaimo 8, Port McNeill 4 Port McNeill goals: Cameron 2, Evan Heslop, Nurmi. Assists: Denzel Pausang, Brandon Saunders, Sinclair. CR Bears 4, Port Hardy II 2 Port Hardy goals: Riley Heemels, Martin Walkus. Assist: Clyde Walkus. Goalie: Caldwell. Oceanside 15, Port Hardy I 0 CR Cougars 10, Port McNeill 0 Nanaimo 4, Port Hardy II 2 Port Hardy goals: Heemels, Parsey. Assists: Swain-Walkus 2, Heemels. CURLING Broughton Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel At Port McNeill Feb. 4-5 A Event Sharpe d. Richards; Loland d. Baroutis; Sharpe d. Loland; Balcke d. Thy; Cote d. Frost; Drummond d. Noél. Semifinals: Balcke d. Loland; Cote d. Drummond. Final: Cote 10, Balcke 2 (seven ends). B Event Richards d. Baroutis. Semifinals: Richards d. Thy; Frost d. Noél. Final: Richards 8, Frost 2 (six ends). C Event Drummond d. Baroutis. Semifinals: Drummond d. Noél; Loland d. Thy. Final: Drummond 8, Loland 4 (six ends).

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Fondly referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grumpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, born August 12, 1927 in Ocean Falls, BC, passed away at the age of 83 on February 3, 2011 at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased in 1998 by his loving wife of 47 years, Annie. Survived by sister Sadie (Jim) of Scotland, sons Don of London, Ian (Jacquie) of Port Alice, daughter Deb of Duncan, son Tom (Teresa) of Port Alice, grandchildren Sean (Kelly), Brad (Corrine), Erika, Heather and many relatives and friends. Grumps served as a steward for the Royal Navy posted in Portsmouth, England. As a young man he was an apprentice of the world renowned Loch Carron Weavers of Tartans. After 30 years as a paper maker in Ocean Falls, he ďŹ nished his career as a paper making consultant overseas in Turkey, Egypt and Malaysia. He served as President of the Royal Canadian Legion of Branch 144, Ocean Falls, BC and was a dedicated member of Branch 180, Port Alice, BC. More than anything, Grumps loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed daily walks along Herd Rd., joining friends for coffee in Duncan, watching Coronation Street and was an avid Dart player. Many thanks to Dr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harris, Pewarchuk, Rimmer, the nurses and staff of 2nd South at the Cowichan District Hospital. A very special thanks to Mary Skorupka for her loving support over the years and especially during this difďŹ cult time. Grumps will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family and many friends. A celebration of Grumpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life will be held on February 12, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maple Bay Rowing Club located at 6735 Beaumont Avenue. A memorial service will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Alice, BC, date to be announced. For those who wish, donations, in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180, Port Alice or to the BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

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 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.portmcneillfullgospel.org

INFORMATION

This is a public meeting. All interested parties are welcome.

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 310-3535 COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

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

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Monday, February 14th, 2011 6:30 p.m. School Board OfĂ&#x20AC;ce, Port Hardy

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 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 Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Our next gathering: Sun. Dec. 12th 5 PM - Pot-luck dinner at the Scout/Guide Hall in Port McNeill Everyone welcome... bring a friend!

Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business! Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 or email ďŹ sh@mondaytourism.com

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

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 Pastor Dave Purdy â&#x20AC;˘ 250-956-4737

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE â&#x20AC;˘ Chaplain Services â&#x20AC;˘ Bible Studies â&#x20AC;˘ Spiritual Counselling â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly AA Groups (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 Sundays Worship & Sunday School 9:00am Thursdays 4 pm Bible Study Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek Eucharist Reverend Rob Hutchison 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 10:15 am-Sabbath School 11:30 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/11

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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HELP WANTED

WORK WANTED

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DRIVERS/OWNER Operators wanted - Truck Contractors need drivers with log haul experience & clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 ext. 8173.

PUT POWER into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-9997882 www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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STAR FLEET TRUCKING HIRING! DRIVERS, FAMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers & ﬁfth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers throughout Canada. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp. Top Pay! Call Craig 1877-890-4523. www.starﬂeettrucking.com

HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Email or fax resume to: office@lemare.ca or 250-9564888.

WANTED: EXPERIENCED Civil, Paving and Quality Control Personnel to ﬁll various positions at Large, BC Road Construction Company. Send resume to P.O. Box 843, Kamloops BC, V2C 5M8 or to paverswanted@yahoo.ca

HYGIENITECH MATTRESS Cleaning & Upholstery Cleaning/Sanitizing Business. New “Green” Chemical-Free process removes bed bugs, dust mites, and harmful allergens. Big Proﬁts/Small Investment. 1-888-999-9030 www.Hygienitech.com

Basic Chainsaw Operator Training- 2011. The BC Forest Safety Council’s basic chainsaw operator course provides handson training to everyone from new to experienced chainsaw operators. Learn how to safely maintain and handle a chainsaw for most non-falling applications. Key topics covered include creating a personal safety plan, chain sharpening, identifying tension and binds and how to safely make your cuts. This two-day course is endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council and provides participants with training and competency evaluation in a form acceptable to WorkSafeBC. Numerous sessions of chainsaw training are scheduled around the province starting in April, 2011. To learn more and to obtain an enrollment form, visit our website at www.bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.

North Island Community Services Society ADULT RESOURCE WORKER The Community Links Program is seeking an Adult Resource Worker to support individuals with development disabilities in the Port McNeill area. This position will be Monday to Friday. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. A Criminal Record check will be done. Preference will be given to applicants with a Community Support Worker certiÀcate and/or the equivalent education and experience. Please submit resumes to: North Island Communitiy Services Community Links Program PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or email: nics-cl@telus.net Closing date: February 11, 2011

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGAL NOTICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma; grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. $1000 entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 POWERBOATS IN summer, snowmobiles in winter, ATV’s in between! GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. First step to Apprenticeship. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

HELP WANTED

FAMILY THERAPIST North Island Community Services Society is seeking a 21 hour per week Family Therapist to provide counselling to youth and families in the Mount Waddington region. Applicants must have an applicable degree in Social Work or Counselling and have at least 5 years experience with counselling families and youth. Applicants must also be highly motivated, positive, organized and have knowledge/training in group processes and facilitation techniques. Travel will be required. Please forward resume with cover letter by February 14, 2011 to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ECE/IT CERTIFIED OR ECE ASSISTANT North Island Community Services Society is seeking ECE/IT certiÀed or ECE assistant staff to join our Huckleberry House team in the following areas. • Strong Start workers in Port McNeill and Port Alice • Infant/Toddler worker • Casual staff NICSS offers packages.

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Please forward resume with cover letter to: North Island Community Services Society Attention: Tracy Jackson PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds. Call 310-3535

Closing date: February 11, 2011

THE ONE - The only - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley Davidson Technician Program at GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. September 2011 intake. Oncampus residences. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TWO WHEELIN’ Excitement! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

HELP WANTED ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 CAMPBELL RIVER Hyundai is looking for a full time automotive sales manager. Experience required. Great benefits and wages. Email resume to: skilby@campellriverhyundai.ca. COOKS NEEDED Full or Part Time at Northern Lights Restaurant in Port McNeill. Apply in person or please call 250956-3263. GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for a full time cook. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos. OTH Enterprises Inc. is currently hiring Lease Operators. 2 Tridem and 5 Super Train for BC & Western Canada. Need to have newer model equipment and a clean abstract. Need to be fluent in English. Call 1-800-667-3944 or (250)983-9401 Larry or Dennis

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 SALT SPRING Stingrays Summer Swim Team are looking to hire a Head Coach as well as an Assistant Coach for the 2011 season. Qualifications include NCCP certification and a current NLS. Please submit applications by Feb 15 to sssboardsecretary@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD VIC INVESTMENTS INC 4-148 Maquinna Ave. Zeballos, BC, Canada V0P 2A0 Are looking to hire a Head Cook (6242), Permanent, Full Time, $13.70 p/h. Some high school, Certiﬁcate or diploma as a cook or have 2 to 3 yrs exp. in international, mexican and italian food. Main Duties: prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods, prepare and cook special meals, schedule and supervise kitchen. How to apply: waytowayne@hotmail.com

LOST SOMETHING? Call 310.3535 HELP WANTED

$500$ LOAN Service, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit/Age/Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

School District No. 85 Requires a

REGULAR NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR Pay Rate: $19.16 Location: Alert Bay Elementary School Hours of Work: 5 hrs. per week while school is in session Start Date: ASAP Reporting To: Ms. Jill Cook, Principal Duties & QualiÀcations: Applicants must have: • secondary school graduation (Dogwood CertiÀcate or equivalent) • a valid Level 1 Àrst aid certiÀcate • the ability to work outdoors supervising students during the lunch hour • good interpersonal and communication skills to maintain good working relationships with school staff and students.

MORTGAGE ALLIANCE First time home loan specialist! ReFinancing Home Equity Home Renovation Call Brett Hall 2 5 0 - 4 6 5 - 0 0 6 0 hallbrett@shaw.ca www.mortgagealliance.com

PETS LIVESTOCK MANURE VACUUMS BY GREYSTONE. Check out our ad under “Farm Equipment.” See an online demo at www.greystoneamerica.com. 206-817-3459

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FARM EQUIPMENT

Please complete an Application Form – CUPE; which is downloadable at www.sd85.bc.ca Career Opportunities, Support Staff. Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Thursday February 17, 2011 and quote posting #40. SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position. Apply to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer, School District No. 85, Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2PO or Fax #250-949-8792

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.

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful ﬁnger pricking! Call 888-449-1321. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 100% GUARANTEED Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-thedoor delivery in a reusable cooler. #1A STEEL Building Sale! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the ﬁrst 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. MALE SIZE Enlargement. FDA Medical Vacuum Pumps. Gain 1-3 permanently. Testosterone, Viagra, Cialis. Free Brochures. Free Pills (619)294-7777 code Suburbs www.drjoekaplan.com (discounts available).

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

22 Linear feet of solid Oak Kitchen Cabinets, uppers and lowers, 2 Lazy Susans. Ready to go, $1000 obo 250-949-8597 A FREE telephone service Get your ﬁrst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat It. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. 1-866-981-6591. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com LARGE SELECTION of items for sale in Port Hardy. 250902-0832 for appt. to view . WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 1-888751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Regional District of Mount Waddington

APARTMENT/CONDO

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT HARDY

PORT HARDY Move-in ready. 2300 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bathrooms. Recent reno’s, new hot water tank, furnace, ﬂooring & paint. Big fenced backyard & covered deck. Great location near shopping. Priced to sell $189,000 FIRM. 250-949-8544

PORT HARDY. 5-bdrm, 3bath house in great neighborhood. $249,900. Call 250-9496588.

SEND FLOWERS to your Valentine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.pro ﬂowers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771.

HOMES WANTED

STEEL BUILDINGS priced to clear - holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about free delivery! Call for quick sale quote and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170 STEEL BUILDING Winter Sale... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - free shipping, some exclusions/ Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing, No credit check $0 down - 0 interest. Starting at just $99/mo. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit : www.sunsiteslandrush.com

PORT HARDY C-2 zoned property with 3840 sq. ft. building with 9000 sq. ft. parking lot. 85 foot frontage on Market St. FMI Call 250-949-7524.

These items are to be sold on as is\where is basis. All sales are Ànal. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra. All reasonable offers will be considered. The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Sealed bids labelled “Astro Van” or “Washer and Dryer” addressed to the Administrator will be accepted at the Regional District of Mount Waddington ofÀce at 2044 McNeill Road PO Box 729, Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 until February 18, 2011 at 12:00 pm.

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

These items can be viewed at 2044 McNeill Road Port McNeill, BC Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30.

REAL ESTATE

PREFAB HOMES discounted 50%+!! USA Mortgage Disaster Order Cancellations. 1260 SF Pre-Engineered Package originally $29,950, blowout $14,975!! Other sizes sacriﬁce prices! Hundreds shipped! Spring/Summer delivery. Tollfree 1-800-871-7089.

OWN 20 Acres $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner ﬁnancing. Free Map/Pictures. 1-866-2547755. www.sunsetranches.com

The Regional District of Mount Waddington has the following Surplus Equipment for sale: 2000 Chevrolet Astro Van 2005 Whirlpool Heavy Duty Commercial Coin Operated Washer and Dryer

REAL ESTATE

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-4819830 http://www.hbmodular.co m/images/email_jan2.jpg

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

2 Bdrm apts., Furnished available immed. Clean, quiet, renovated & upgraded. Rural setting, overlooking harbour. $500/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

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

KINGCOME MANOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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 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

PORT MCNEILL

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 310.3535

250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007 or email me at: sales@northislandgazette.com

NORTH ISLAND

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Rylan Allen of Port McNeill, 9 months, came out to cheer on the Eagles midgets in the rep hockey playoffs. J.R. Rardon photo

STORAGE

SUITES, LOWER PORT MCNEILL. 1-bdrm bsmnt suite with view, $625. Laundry access. Call (250)956-3664.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included. Call 250-956-3526 References a must. SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC Ocean view 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 seahavenapartments@ gmail.com

SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! Call 310.3535

COAL HARBOUR One bedroom cottage, fully furnished. Available March 1, 2011. Call 250-949-9982.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PORT MCNEILL. 2-bdrm duplex with view, newly reno’d. $650. Call (250)956-3664. PORT MCNEILL Large 3 bedroom tri-plex suite. No loud music or parties. Good ocean view. Close to town & schools. $700/mo. Call Oley 250-9562682 or John 604-581-0574.

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

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1993 ACURA Legend. Good condition, needs rubber. $1500 ﬁrm. Ph. 250-902-0966.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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Classiﬁeds can rev you up!

COAL HARBOUR 3 bedroom ocean front house for rent. very quiet area. $750/mo. Call 250-830-7123. PORT MCNEILL- country home 3bdrm, 2bath, sunken living room, Feb. 1. 250-650-7366.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION GREATER PORT Hardy area. Available immed. Newer, spacious home, awesome view, furnished, very quiet, across the street from beach. $350/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 250949-9970 or 250-949-0593 Marie (phone anytime).

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RENTALS

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

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compelled to swing, jive, foxtrot or rumba to the Georgia Strait Big Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings. The group, under the direction of Nanaimo musician and composer Greg Bush, is based in the Comox Valley, which has a 60-year tradition of big-band performances locally. The current band was formed four years ago with a mix of accomplished musicians from the area, and will be among the largest

groups ever placed on stage by NICS in its 12 years of putting on local shows. The big band boasts brass with trumpets and trombones, includes an array of saxophones, and a full rhythm section with drums, guitar and bass. The group specializes in classic jazz, swing and latin numbers designed to get the audience up and moving, but will mix things up by going

mellow with a variety of ballads and jazz standards. Tickets are $45, including dinner. Seating will be limited due to table space. No tickets at the door. For tickets visit The Hobby Nook, Port Hardy Museum or Cafe Guido in Port Hardy, The Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill, or in Port Alice call Gail Neely at 250-284-3927. FMI call Kathleen Davidson at 250-949-7676.

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24 www.northislandgazette.com

Thursday, February 10, 2011

A Report to our Communities 2010 highlights include new technology, more local investment

Bears emerge from their dens hungry this Darren Brown photo time of year.

Un-friend local bears

Do you have a “friendly bear” in your neighbourhood? Many of us assume that the so called “problem bear” is the one that behaves aggressively or raids garbage bins; but what about the bear that strolls quietly by you in the evening or appears to have no reaction if you discover him in your backyard. Is this acceptable? No! Not at all!

Bear Aware Bears that do not react to human presence are habituated. It simply gets used to having humans around, a sign that the bear is abandoning its natural fear of humans and is at high risk for becoming food conditioned. If it does not outwardly fear humans, it may become bold enough to raid garbage cans, pet food left outside or even attempt to enter a residence in search of food. Furthermore, it is impossible to predict a wild animal’s behaviour and a bear that, even for years, seems to tolerate humans may suddenly feel threatened or defensive resulting in a risk to human safety or damage to private property. While good intentions may be behind being “nice” to the bear in your yard, even if it is not after non-natural food sources, can lead to further problems in the future. Bears should be taught to regard humans and residential areas as things and places to be avoid-

ed. If these “friendly bears” continue to move away from natural behaviour the ecological impact could be strongly affected such as wild bear populations decreasing and a shorter life expectancy for urban bears. Depending on the level of habituation or food conditioned behaviour, bears may respond well to negative conditioning and may reinstate their natural desire to avoid humans and all things related to humans. Should you see a bear in your backyard, first ensure that you are in a safe place and that all pets and children are in the house - then make a racket! Shout at the bear or blast an air horn, bang pots and pans together – use a slingshot with marbles or anything to startle the bear and send him or her packing back to the woods. You are not harming the bear; you are helping it and your actions make a difference. You play a key role in preventing bear-human conflict in the future. To report any wildlife-human interactions where public safety may be at risk, call the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952RAPP (7277) Information provided by Christina Brack, Bear Smart BC Society Volunteer and Crystal McMillan, Executive Director Bear Smart BC Society FMI on the Ministry of Environment Bear Smart Community Program please call: Crystal McMillan at 250-266-(BEAR) 2327.

When Marine Harvest Canada closed the books on 2010 we were satisﬁed with another proﬁtable and productive year.We raised, processed, and sold 33,500 tonnes of fresh, high quality Atlantic salmon for customers in Canada, the United States and Asia. At year-end we had 570 full-time employees, once again making us the largest private sector employer on northern Vancouver Island. Other highlights included: We contributed more than $400,000 to salmon enhancement projects, community charities and local sporting teams from Nanaimo to Klemtu--and several towns in between. Continued to strengthen our relationships with the First Nations in whose traditional territories we operate. In 2010 we signed a collaborative agreement with the We Wai Kai (Cape Mudge), Wei Wai Kum (Campbell River) and K’omoks First Nation. We now have agreements with seven Nations and two First Nation owned businesses.

Over $10 million was invested in new technologies, including advanced water treatment systems at our Port Hardy processing plant and new recirculating aquaculture systems at our freshwater hatcheries. Steps were also taken towards testing the viability and practicality of land-based closed containment systems for raising our fish to harvest size. We have detailed a specific project and will seek funding for this important research project. Finally, we tested our operations against worldwide salmon aquaculture standards in preparation for ecocertification. Some areas were identified where we need improvement, and some of the standards as currently written were shown to be not suited to BC’s marine conditions and geography. Despite a worldwide economy still facing some challenges, we expect our strong team of people and their commitment to the health and quality of our fish will see us through another stable and steady year of success. In a few months we will have our 2010 Corporate Sustainability Report available on our website. In the meantime, if you have any questions about Marine Harvest and our business please feel free to call us at 250-850-3276 or e-mail us at communication@marineharvestcanada.com.

Vincent Erenst, Managing Director