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Nine months jail for sharing child porn Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT MCNEILL – A man who shared some of the more than 20,000 digital pornographic images and 1,500 videos of children with others via the Internet will spend nine months in jail. Patrick Bondar, aged 57, was first arrested Mar. 9, 2010 when RCMP executed a search warrant at his apartment in Port McNeill. Police seized two computers, multiple hard drives and a large collection of CDs and DVDs Crown Counsel Mark Wolf told court in Port Hardy Feb. 16. “There were very disturbing images,” said Wolf of the sample viewed by RCMP investigators. “Some depicting very young children in sexual acts with adults and in bondage.” Port McNeill RCMP were alerted to Bondar’s distribution of child pornography by the National Child Exploitation Coordination Center and the ‘E’ Division Integrated Child Exploitation Unit. Information from both international and national levels identified the point

of origin for the distribution of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Wolf said that Bondar, who pleaded guilty almost immediately, admitted he has been viewing pornography for three or four years and told police that he had “too much time on his hands.” Wolf added

Patrick Bondar that Bondar had expressed remorse. Two letters from residents of Port McNeill, attested to Bondar’s character. Wolf asked for a year in jail and three years probation for Bondar, citing case law in other jurisdictions. He noted the quantity of the materials, the fact they were posted to public websites, the age of the children

and the level of depravity. Bondar’s lawyer, asked for the minimum sentence of 90 days. “There is no indication he produced or created any of these images,” said James Hormoth in defense of his client. “He is a 30-year resident of Port McNeill. There has been no escape from the scorn or shame. He will carry that scorn and shame for the rest of his life.” Judge Iverson ruled that Bondar serve nine months in jail followed by three years of probation during which he must participate in counselling. He is prohibited from possessing, viewing or accessing pornography, owning a computer or electronic device that has access to the internet, and being in the company of anyone under the age of 18 unless accompanied by an adult approved by his probation officer. As well, for 10 years Bondar is prohibited from places children are likely to frequent or working with children as a volunteer or occupation. Bondar must also submit a DNA sample and will be added to the national sex offender registry.

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Cougar warning issued Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – Walkers should use extra caution on the Quatse Trail Loop after a cougar was sighted Feb. 21, said Conservation Officer Tim Schumacher. A group of toddlers and their caregivers were out for a walk on the trail about

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Halibut quota unchanged Gazette staff Fisheries Minister Gail Shea will stay the course on controversial halibut allocations in 2011, but is willing to try something new. “The 2011 Pacific halibut recreational fishing season will open March 1st,” announced Shea in a press release Feb. 15. “Recreational anglers with a tidal license will be able to catch one halibut per day with two in possession.” That was already the regulation for fishing halibut, but Shea has also introduced a pilot project for this season. “Our Government recognizes the value of the recreational fishery to British Columbians and the economic opportunities it provides. Therefore, for the 2011 season only, we will undertake a trial to make available to interested recreational stakeholders

experimental licenses that will allow them to lease quota from commercial harvesters,” said Shea “This will provide access to halibut beyond the limits of the standard recreational license, giving those who choose to participate greater stability for business planning purposes.” The controversy stems from an allocation formula sent in 2003 that grants 88 per cent of the halibut harvest to commercial fishermen and 12 per cent to recreational fishermen. However, fishing lodges, resorts and charter companies have been lobbying to increase the recreational portion. With a current low in the halibut cycle, these business owners fear the 12 per cent would be harvested by mid-summer, negatively impacting their businesses. “The most recent round of discussions took place

throughout 2010,” said Shea. “I’m disappointed to report that those discussions have reached an impasse and stakeholders have been unable to reach a consensus.” Shea has not given up however and has laid out a plan to develop and consider options for the 2012 season. “Many stakeholders from both sectors have clearly articulated their current positions, but I encourage continued dialogue about new approaches between interested parties and my officials,” said Shea. “The sooner a permanent solution is found, the sooner British Columbians can put uncertainty behind them and look forward to a viable future for this fishery.” FMI on the trial fishery see www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ media

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Charles Willie and Kaleb Child perform the Gagistala Appreciation Song to kick off teachers’ professional development day activities at Port Hardy Secondary School Feb. 18. Norm Prince of the Harvest Food Bank receives a $500 cheque from Vancouver Island North Teacher’s Association Past President Kevin Ogren. Ken Manning photos

Superintendent Bedard retires Gazette staff Superintendent of Schools Kathy Bedard will retire the end of July 31. Bedard announced her intentions at the School District 85 board meeting Feb. 14. Bedard has served as superintendent of schools, and previously as director of instruction on the North Island for a total of six years.

Bedard served as a teacher and administrator for more than 30 years in B.C. The board of education

will begin recruitment of a new superintendent of schools and CEO in the next few weeks.

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Some unhappy with school restructure Ken Manning Gazette staff The board of education voted unanimously Feb. 14 to reconfigure Port McNeill schools in September, making official the recommendations of the community and senior staff. Effective September, 2011 Cheslakees Elementary School will become an early learning centre housing Strong Start, all kindergarten classes and possibly community early learning service providers. Sunset Elementary

will enroll Grade 1 to 7 students. Included in the report from senior management is a recommendation that investments be made in facilities, equipment and resources at both schools to ensure successful implementation of the restructuring. But not all parents are happy with the decision. Port McNeill parent Bonnie Barrett addressed the trustees during question period. Barrett, her-

self an alumnus of Sunset Elementary, has a daughter attending Grade 2 there and a son preparing to attend kindergarten in September. She expressed her disappointment with the board’s decision to house Port McNeill’s kindergarten students in Cheslakees Elementary next year, with all other elementary grades enrolling at Sunset. “My son has been in pre-school for two years,” said Barrett.

“He’s ready to join the big kids.” Barrett said she was one of the Port McNeill parents who supported the idea amalgamating the two school populations into one at Sunset, but she didn’t want to say, “close the school,” at that time because of the distress Cheslakees parents were already feeling and expressing. “Now I have kids in two schools. It would have been nice if my son was at the same school as his sister,” said Barrett.

Barrett’s concerns echoed those of Maritta Kennedy who’s daughter will be attending kindergarten this year.

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She wrote, “They, (kindergarten students), should be taking part in such things as sports teams, buddy reading,

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Ken Manning Gazette staff Some parents are concerned about lunch hour supervision for kindergarten students. A letter to the board of education from Penny Mills, co-chair of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), stated that the organization had received expressions of concern from parents regarding supervision of kindergarten students over the noon hour period. Katherine McIntosh, director of instruction, said she met with administrators before the school year began and each school has its own supervision plan to deal with the increased requirements brought on by this year’s intro-

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duction of all day kindergarten. “In a followup conversation with principals to see if there were any incidences or concerns about kindergarten students and supervision, principals reminded me that they invite parents to come and talk to them if they have questions or are curious about what the school supervision plan is,” said

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No halibut solution yet The halibut season is forging ahead March 1 without significant change to the quota allocations. But fisheries minister Gail Shea has only succeeded in delaying the process again and leaving fishermen fighting among themselves. At the crux of the controversy is how much of the quota should be allocated to sport fishermen. Currently the split is 88 per cent commercial, 12 per cent recreational. Included in the recreational allocation are all the fishing lodges and charter businesses that have popped up in nearly every community on the coast in recent years. Understandably, they want the season to last long enough they can serve their clients and make a profit. Commercial fishermen want to make a living too and are an important part of the economy. And of course North Island fishermen like to put a fish in the freezer as well. But now fishermen know when the season will start, but not when it will end. And there is no end in sight for the controversy. Some real solutions must be sought before the 2011 season. Pointing accusing fingers and calling names as some have been doing, is not the answer. Several options have been proposed including issuing halibut tags, like salmon tags. All parties have agreed to this solution, but the feds say it can’t happen. Other options that have been explored are less palatable to one or more of the groups involved. It is time for the minister to stop feeding the fight and start coming up with a solution that really works.

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A cougar has been spotted near the popular Quatse River trail and recently stalked a group of children and their caregivers.

Campbell exits, his legacy uncertain VICTORIA – Gordon Campbell was in a buoyant mood as he left the legislative chamber after his final question period as premier. “Free at last, free at last,” he said, quoting a traditional song made famous by U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King. His 27-year career as an politician is effectively over. Campbell’s place in B.C. history is secure on several fronts, including scheduled elections, reduced business and personal tax rates and a more mature relationship with Ottawa. There are at least two important areas where his achievements remain in doubt: aboriginal relations and climate change. In interviews last week, Campbell said his greatest regret was the demise of the Recognition and Reconciliation Act. That law would have recognized a form of aboriginal rights and title across the province, essentially a huge out-of-court settlement for

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the 90 per cent of B.C. that remains without treaty settlements. It all collapsed pretty quickly, partly because it was seen as a backroom deal that was to be pushed through before the 2009 election. The mining and forest industries were alarmed, the legislation was held back, aboriginal leaders took it to hearings, and chiefs around the province rejected it. It is remarkable that Campbell went from “pro-

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fessional Indian fighter,” as he was characterized by some after his 2002 referendum on treaty settlements, to the architect of the “New Relationship,” arguably a too-generous bid to untie B.C.’s biggest political knot. On aboriginal relations, Campbell started deep in his own end and carried the ball at best to midfield. On climate change, one could say he scored at least a field goal. When I sat down with him last week, he mentioned a recent conference in California he attended with George Schultz, the economist who rose to be secretary of state for Ronald Reagan. With plans for a carbon trading system in disarray in the U.S., Campbell said Schultz pointed to B.C.’s revenue neutral carbon tax and said that is exactly what other jurisdictions should be doing to reduce greenhouse gases. Campbell is convinced the carbon tax will sur-

vive. He says leadership candidates should look at continuing the mandated increases, and continuing to offset them with personal and business income tax reductions. One leadership candidate is already touting the benefits of the carbon tax, and surprisingly, he’s not a B.C. Liberal. The NDP’s John Horgan wants it extended to the non-fuel emissions of heavy industries. Horgan has also cautiously embraced Campbell’s other main climate effort, run-of-river hydro and wind power, although he wants public ownership through a new BC Hydro division. Campbell’s climate agenda will have to reach beyond today’s mainly symbolic effort and spread to other jurisdictions if it is going to change the course of B.C. history. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Press release spins sea-lice study Dear editor, The story “New study on sea lice on juvenile Fraser River Sockeye,” which ran Feb. 17, is a very good example of how a press release can vary greatly from the actual peer reviewed study it purports to describe. You see, while the actual study is peer-reviewed and therefore, held to some standard, a press release can take whatever twist it likes. Here are three twists from this latest study;

1. While the press release states that sea lice from salmon farms have been “fingered in Fraser Sockeye die-off,” the actual study says “it is unlikely that the average number of (sea lice) observed in the Sockeye (2-3 lice/fish) would cause direct mortality for healthy fish.” In fact, the study did not even look at mortality and probably didn’t need to. 2. The press release says “environmental conditions may have been partly

"Yes, it's a bummer when data doesn't match your assumptions." Cory Percevault

responsible for the difference (in sea lice levels at the North coast), but concluded that neither temperature or salinity differences could explain the much lower incidence of sea lice infections.” (sea lice prefer high salinity levels). But

the study actually states that salinity level at reference area away from farms (North coast) was 16.97%, whereas the areas near farms had salinity levels no lower than 27.38%. 3.While the press release suggests that a processing

plant (8 km away) may be the source of an unusual spike in sea lice numbers at one sampling site far away from any farms, the study says “alternatively, this single location may have been home to a large congregation of resident fishes that were heavily infected with sea lice.” Interestingly, the fish at this remote sampling site hosted the largest amount of sea lice found in the study – but this anomaly was apparently “inconsistent with the model assump-

tions” – and resulted in the data being thrown out. Yes, it’s a bummer when data doesn’t match your assumptions. Research is good and concerned British Columbians both inside and out of the industry need to know more about the environment around them. This study is a very important part of that discussion. Spinning that research however, is not helpful at all. Cory Percevault Campbell River

Play it safe 'Carrot' credit shared with appliances

Dear editor, I woud like to thank you for your gracious editorial on the occasion of my husband Peter Paterson’s death. To elaborate a little regarding your story about Peter in the same issue, I would like to make clear that the Carrot Campaign was very much Roland Shanks’ own project and he deserves the credit for its success. The award of which Peter was most proud was the Jim Sanderson Award for editorial writing in 1978. It was the Gazette that took everyone to the award cer-

Peter Paterson emony, not Peter personally. Of Peter’s varied careers and ventures I believe the editorship of the North Island Gazette was his

happiest. Wrtiting heartrending stories to raise money for the Xmas hamper was dear to his heart. His pride and joy was his column, Out of Left Field, and his creation of the character Sven McDougall, after whom there is a street named in Port Hardy. His last venture with Bruce Winfield was the MidCoast Beacon. It was a gem of a newspaper but a financial disaster. After that Peter’s health slowly declined. For the last few years we have lived a quiet, and for Peter, a sometimes lonely life in our little

trailer with our six cats whom Peter adored. They were our favourite topic of conversation and a source of affection and delight. Watching their antics and feeling their little bodies roaming over us at night kept us both amused and helped to dispel the doldrums. I will not be having a service or event but if anyone would like to pay a private tribute to Peter’s memory they could make a donation to Cats’ Meow or even adopt a lonely critter from the pound. Elin Paterson Port Hardy

Are you ready for earthquake? Dear editor, Were you a part of the Earthquake Awareness Campaign to stop, drop, and wait it out? Days followed with its media hype and then, a couple earthquakes were actually felt. Sure they were not big ones like Chile is getting, but they were real none the less. Truth is, it’s a given, living on the ring of fire and all that we are going to experience an earthquake of 7 - 8 - 9 magnitude. When? Sooner than later they`re saying, so if you`re

not pulling up stakes, the only thing to do is prepare yourself. Some say preparedness is as simple as a can-opener and few basics lasting a day or two. However we might look to other countries still in the wake of their recent quakes. Earthquakes can cause roads, utilities, communications, even emergency services to be disrupted and being as we live on a island, our life-line to the mainland could be compromised as well. Consider your Emergency Preparedness Plan as a

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camping trip for 10 days and in the back of your mind, think the 3.3.3 rule of survival; 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food. As you start to bring your EP Plan together, you`ll begin to sense what you actually need. Realize also, you could be on your own. One connection to an earthquake scientists have made is solar activity from the sun and this week solar flare activity marks the strongest since 2006. This suggests a ramping up to a solar maximum around

2013. It’s also no surprise to hear Hollywood is creating their version of the big one. Possibly Arnold Schwarzenegger as lead actor? We all can see the benefit of a solid Emergency Preparedness Plan. And sure, it`s going to require some effort on your part, but in taking these steps today, that first night you do need it, you`ll thank the stars you had pulled it together. Micheal Razberry Parksville, BC

Dear editor, In the past several months there has been an alarming rise in the number of fires in homes and businesses in the North Island. In recent years people, including myself, have been lulled into a sense of overconfidence in our devices that do things for us automatically. The danger is that many of us have been lulled into the thinking that multitasking is perfectly safe. Newer devices do save us work and quicken our tasks, but really how safe is it to leave them unattended when we go out to the store, or hit the sack for the night or take off for a little trip? These devices are mass produced and quality has been compromised over the years. A firm getting a CSA sticker for their product really only means that the specific device they brought into the testing place has passed, but what about the many others they are making? Many things are made in Asia or Europe and their testing standards may not be up to snuff. While we can’t prevent everything, we can go a long way to making things much safer by following some very basic safety pre-

cautions. If you are going away on a trip turn off the taps to your washer, unplug AC adaptors or wall warts and only leave ones in that have to be left in such as clocks or alarm systems. Refrain from leaving your washer, dryer or dishwasher going while you sleep at night. Regularly check AC adaptors or wall warts to see if they are getting hotter than usual or if the wires are damaged. Perform regular maintenance on your equipment and appliances, such as making sure back condensers or coils of fridges or freezers are clean and lint is removed from dryer venting. Never run wiring or cords under rugs or places where it can get damaged or stepped on. Be very careful with power bars or multiple plug extension cords; these have a tendency to allow an electrical overload of the circuit. Never use higher fuses than the specified one or change to a higher breaker than the correct size. Electricity is a great worker and a friend, but if used unsafely can kill and never plays favourites. David Lyon Sointula

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Time served deemed sufficient for assault Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – Time served was deemed sufficient jail time for Trevor Bingham, who spent 72 days in jail for assault, uttering threats and possession of a

firearm. Bingham was jailed Dec. 6, 2010 after he fought with his partner Janine Sheard, Crown Counsel Mike Wolf told Port Hardy Provincial Court Feb. 16. At one point Bingham came down the stairs of their

residence with a rifle, uttering threats to both Sheard and her mother. The two women alerted a police officer on patrol in the area. Police went to the house. Bingham came out, but then ran

back into the house and police pursued. Bingham, who police reported was intoxicated, was arrested and the gun found on the couch inside the house. Bingham is 34 years old and has two children with Sheard. He

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that is his problem.” The judge agreed to the joint recommendation. The probation includes a no-contact order with Janine Sheard except with her permission and when Bingham is sober.

The families of the late Ned France wish to express their many, many thanks to everyone who made his “Celebration of Life” service so memorable: St. Columba minister Reverend Rob Hutchison, organist Roldan Yeupco; pipers Leslie Wilson & Lesley France, Tsusquana Singers and some retirees, the St. Columba Ladies’ Group & friends, who supplied delicious refreshments. Also Heidi Zealand & those who helped with the slide show and the ushers (grandsons).

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tion that would include alcohol counselling. “Mr. Bingham has taken the time out to heart,” Dan Nowosad said in Bingham’s defense. “He has quit smoking and drinking. He plans to not drink in the future; he realizes

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February 25 In partnership with Small Business BC, Community Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “Social Media and Sales” #14 - 311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-2220.

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 25 Potluck dinner and dance at Bear’s Place (Robert Scott gym). Doors open at 5 p.m. dinner at 5:30. Bring something to share. Donations always welcome. Call Rob at 250-949-0343 for details.

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.

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. • Feb 24: Port Hardy Senior's Housing Society AGM 7pm at the Common Area of the Senior Housing at 7480 Rupert Street. Please attend to learn more about the Society's Focus on keeping low cost housing available for our community seniors. • Mar 1: Genealogy Club meeting 7:00 pm @ Port Hardy Museum

February 27 Flea Market at Bear’s Place (Robert Scott gym). Tables $15. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donated items for sale gratefully accepted. Call Rob at 250-949-0343 for details.

March 4 World Day of Prayer. Friday 7 p.m. St Columba Church, Port Hardy. Everyone welcome. March 5 The Youth Leadership Council is hosting a workshop for seniors/elders on everything you wanted to know about technology. Lunch is included. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Port McNeill’s Old School (seniors centre). FMI call Peter Carter 250-230-3513 email peter.carter@viha.ca March 5 Theo Massop Trio blend Americana, rock, pop and blues. Well known across Canada for radio and festival appearances. Songs about love, life, laughter, happiness and sorrow. 7:30 p.m. at Civic Centre. $20 Hobby Nook, Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, www.niconcert.ca.

February 28 The McCreary Society will be hosting a community discussion on the results of the Adolescent Health Survey to the parent advisory committee, PAC, and any interested community members at Port Hardy Secondary School. 7 p.m. FMI call Peter Carter 250-230-3513 or email peter.carter@viha.ca 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

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No by-election for Port Hardy Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – There won’t be a byelection to replace Coun. Stan McLennan, but one councillor thought there should be. McLennan resigned unexpectedly in January leaving one

chair vacant at the Port Hardy council table, but a by-election is optional since a general municipal election is scheduled for November. Coun. Nikki Shaw saw merit in holding a by-election. “It would give an incumbent a chance to

decide if they wanted to continue,” said Shaw at a regular council meeting Feb. 8. “And the expense isn’t that great. Somebody might want to do it.” The cost to the District to run a byelection would be about $3,500 council was told.

“Thirty-five hundred dollars is $3,500 and I just can’t see it,” said Coun. Al Huddlestan. “We hope next time an election rolls around there’ll be a full slate of candidates. But it doesn’t make sense right now.” Coun. Eric Ralph agreed for different

reasons. “It’s not the cost that bothers me,” said Ralph. “It’s the staff time. The OCP is going to be full blown and there are other things going on.” A vote passed a motion to forgo the byelection 3 to 1 with Shaw opposed.

Village clears field of beams Ken Manning Gazette staff Waste wood won’t pile up at the ball field in future. Council voted unanimously to implement the Public Works Committee’s recommendation to stop using the space behind Angus Dawson Ball Field for temporary waste wood storage. With removal of the current pile scheduled for mid-February council agreed that another alternative to

the waste wood storage problem be found. Bridge check Council directed public works to determine whether the village’s bridges need to be inspected. The public works foreman has discussed the issue with a consultant who was recently in the area. Council tasked the director of operations with arranging an inspection of the municipal bridges if the need is confirmed.

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Council Meeting Port Alice New truck The village’s new dump truck’s snow plow controls have some fabrication issues that Director of Operations Keir Gervais is looking into. Gervais is in communication with the service providers seeking a solution.

Council directed that the old dump truck and snow plow be sold as soon as possible and that the possession date be close to March 31, 2011. CETA Council reviewed a letter from CUPE BC Division president Barry O’Niel, asking council to read its report titled Public Water for Sale: How Canada Will Privatize our Public Water

Systems. The report says the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) currently being negotiated with the European Union would allow Canada’s drinking water to be fully covered under a trade agreement. The report also says that CETA presents the first instance of a trade agreement covering municipal procurement of water services.

Ringing in the new Takoda-Justice Henry James George is a North Island new year baby born Jan. 2 in Campbell River. He was born at 7:37 p.m. and weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces said proud mom Lucy George. Tim Bird photo

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North Island Life Angels wear orange in McNeill Ken Manning Gazette staff PORT McNEILL – A brilliant red and yellow, 29-foot Polaris rigid hull inflatable sporting twin 200-hp four stroke Yamaha outboards was pounding through the chop on Broughton Strait day and night last weekend, loaded with a squad of orange-clad, helmeted soon-to-be angels of mercy. Unit 50 of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, CCGA, held a very successful first training session aboard Campbell River’s Craig Dunn training

vessel under the watchful eye of Safety Management Officer, Chris Rasmussen, said Port McNeill’s unit chief Aaron Frost. “We had eight members receive their marine emergency duty, MED, A3 training on Saturday and then on Sunday the members passed their Level 1 first aid training,” said Frost. “We spent seven hours each day training on the water and the crews were out Saturday and Sunday night doing night drives.” Frost told the Gazette that

within four to six weeks Unit 50 will receive a loaner 733 rigid hull inflatable, RHI, to use as a practice vessel until they can afford their own. He also announced that other CCGA units in B.C. have donated $10,000 worth of new equipment to his fledgling unit. New floater suits, dry suits, search and rescue vests, personal floatation devices, and a hypothermia bag were among the items donated. Additional equipment is coming from Nanaimo’s CCGA

unit who promised a search and rescue pump, SAR-pump. Delta has promised $3,000 for equipment of his unit’s choosing, said Frost. Unit 50’s roster lists twelve “solid” members. Frost says he is looking for more members. He plans to visit the high school in the coming weeks. The unit is looking for volunteer members 16 years of age and older who live within 15 minutes of the dock. Frost would like to see at least 25 members on the roster.

Clockwise from left: Unit 50 station leader Aaron Frost shares a laugh with his crew while fueling the 29-foot Polaris rigid hull inflatable training vessel, the Craig Dunn, in Port McNeill. The training boat brought up from Campbell River sports twin 200-horse power four-stroke Yamahas. Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary officers take time out from training for a photo. Left to right, administration officer Gwen Meuleman, training officer Bill McCormick, Campbell River trainer Chris Rasmussen, station leader Aaron Frost and deputy station leader Ron Meuleman. Built to handle rough water the Polaris pounds through the chop on Broughton Strait off Port McNeill Friday on a training run carrying six members of Ken Manning photos the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 50 and their trainer.

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A vista preserved If you live on Northern Vancouver Island I guess I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to tell you weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had an exceptionally mild winter; admittedly moisture-laden but, nevertheless, mild. Like most of us I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind a bit more sunshine but the benefits are more

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel obvious in heating the house. We really enjoy a wood fire and use our wood stove quite a bit. By this time of year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m usually frantically searching for new wood supplies but this year my woodpile looks rather healthy! One wonders, however, about the blessings of so warm a winter. After watching David Suzukiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show on global warming I can visualize seawater lapping at our doorstep.

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The alders are taking on that reddish-brown blush that is reserved for March and in south facing, sheltered low spots skunk cabbages are beginning to show signs of life. Cause for concern? Not really. I can remember other mild winters when the salmonberry bushes audaciously stuck their pink tongues out at the world when they should have been wearing scarves of snow. After all, this is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wet Coastâ&#x20AC;? and our environment is incredibly flexible. This January I did the accompanying oil painting in my studio from a sketch done years ago of one of the Finger Lakes that are accessible by a spur off the Mac-Blo Main out of Port McNeill. It was sketched on one of those unseasonably warm winter days when the alders were beginning to show off their spring garb. This painting is now a bit of history. The lake was renamed Ellison Lake in honour of Carl Ellison, a former Mac-

Blo employee. I had to walk several kilometres to the lake down an old logging road overgrown with alders. It seems the area had been selectively logged at one time with very little sign of human impact. This same trail is now a full-blown logging road once more. The wooded hills shown in

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. February 25 Basketball Elementary school Grade 6-7 tournament, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., T’lisalagi-lak’w School, Alert Bay. February 25-27 Minor hockey Port Hardy Midget tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Raffle table, concession. 4:30 p.m. Fri., 7:30 a.m. Sat., playoffs beginning 8 a.m. Sun. Curling Port Alice Curling Club mixed open bonspiel. Draws tba. Info, Dugald at 250-284-6678 or Len at 250-284-3470. February 27 Commercial hockey Bulls at Devils, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill. B League hockey Wild vs. Stars, 8:45 p.m., Port McNeill. March 4 Commercial hockey Devils at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Bulls vs. Warriors, 9:15 p.m. March 4-6 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club Hugh Fraser Men’s Open. Concession, lounge. Info, doug@ pacificus.ca March 5 Rep hockey North Island Eagles host Victoria in bestof-3 Island finals. Time and location tba. Commercial hockey Devils at Warriors, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy. March 5-6 Indoor Soccer Kingcome WFC Futsal Tournament at PHSS. Mike, 250-230-2388.

Bantams advance to finals J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — For two periods Saturday, the North Island Eagles bantams played a cat-andmouse hockey game with the visiting Kerry Park Islanders. Then, with a bit of firm encouragement from their coaches, the Eagles pounced. Curtis McCarrick scored a hat trick and Cole Rennie added two goals as the bantams rolled to an 8-3 victory that moved them within two wins of a berth in the B.C. Provincial Tier 3 Championships. The Eagles (21-11) will travel to Victoria Saturday to face the Hawks at 4:15 p.m. in the opener of the bestof-3 Island finals series. The teams will return to the North Island the weekend of Mar. 5-6 for one or two games to determine the Island’s Tier 3 representative to provincials. Game times and sites for the finals series have not yet been announced by the VIHL. Despite dominating

Eagles bantam Brandon Pelletier stays with the puck after being tripped up behind Kerry Park goalie Leighton Williams Saturday in Port Hardy. Below, Cole Rennie gets off a pass from his back after being upended. J.R. Rardon photos

feet, we’ll be OK going forward,” said Bell, who used Saturday’s game to juggle lines and work different combinations of players into the penalty kill and power-play units. Chad Bell and Matthew Cahill each had three assists in the victory. Cadwallader had two helpers, and Riley Browne and McCarrick added single assists.

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Gazette staff More than 70 skiers went old-school Saturday to take advantage of ideal conditions for Mount Cain Ski Area’s annual Telefest telemark ski racing competition. Telemark skiing is an old form of the sport, something of a cross between cross-country skiing and modern alpine skiing, in which the skier’s heel lifts from the

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play through most of the first two periods, the Eagles led just 3-2, due to a combination of an inability to finish plays and some sloppy work that gave the Islanders a pair of easy chances. “We can’t let that carry on through the playoffs,” bantam coach Mike Bell said. “Because one of these times the mouse will turn around and bite the cat. “But they stepped up and played hard when they needed to.” It started with the third-period puck drop, which McCarrick won, then carried into the zone for a quick goal that put the Eagles up 4-2. Tyson Cadwallader followed with a goal, McCarrick scored again, and David Shaw and Brett Walker also got into the act. By the time the ice shavings had settled, the score was 8-2 and a late tally by Kerry Park against winning goalie Riley Mathieson with 1:04 remaining was rendered meaningless. “If we play Eagles hockey and move our

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third-place finisher Chris McGourlick’s 43.27. Sandy Allen led the women with a 48.07 clocking. Ali Romano was second in 51.65 and Dunne Kelly third in 52.12. The next event on the Mount Cain competition schedule is the annual Kids Fest and kids’ races on Mar. 19. For more info, visit www.mountcain.com.

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Downpour tourney is muey bueno J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PUERTO McNEILL — For the first time in history, the Port McNeill Downpour women’s hockey club did not host a party as part of their annual hockey tournament. Instead, they held a fiesta. With the Downpour choosing a Mexican theme, the action was hot on and off the ice for eight teams who participated in everything from hockey games to Port Hardy Wild goalie Debbie Beneil and teammate Megan chili pepper-eating to Cairncross steer aside a shot by Veronica Berlando of Victoria J.R. Rardon photos wagering on a “cock Active Pass Saturday. fight” pitting Downpour Furies taking the Chili spotted Courtenay the was solid in goal and players Erin Harrison pepper trophy with a opening goal, but tied it picked up the win with and Cyndy Grant in full 5-2 win. on a score by Chelsey scoreless play after rooster costumes. The host Downpour Jones and put it away allowing the Whalers’ A pair of Victoria finished strong, topping behind Ashlynne lone goal in the openteams squared off in the Courtenay Whalers Moore’s natural hat ing minute of play. the championship final 4-1 in the fifth-place trick over the final two In the seventh-place on ice Sunday, with the game. The Downpour periods. Nicole York game, the Port McNeill

Ice Storm won the first period but the Port Hardy Wild won the game, 7-1. An unassisted goal by Ashley Parker and the goaltending of Shannon Ward carried the Ice Storm to a 1-0 lead entering the second period, when the Wild took over. Lisa Klatt scored two goals and the Wild spread the scoring around with single goals from Kirsty Walde, Christine Robitaille, Megan Cairncross, Carmen Walsh and Jamie Demoe. The three-day tourney featured a pot-luck lunch on Saturday hosted by the Downpour, as well as the Saturday night dinner and fiesta. Additional results and stats appear in Scoreboard, page 15.

Mitchells win bonspiel A final J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — A three-point pickup in the seventh end blunted the comeback of Ed Symons and lifted the rink of Lee and Kathy Mitchell to an 8-4 victory in the A final Sunday during the annual Broughton Curling Club mixed bonspiel. Symons, trailing 5-1 through four ends, picked up two points in the fifth and another in the sixth to close to 5-4. But the Mitchells put the match away with their big end in the final, which pit a pair of rinks from the local club. Both teams advanced with close shaves in Saturday’s semifinals. The Mitchells, curling with Bill Wheeldon and Tina Scott, outdueled Tom Baker 9-7 in a game that went down to the final stone. Symons, curling with wife Tammy and Cliff and Eileen Lovestrom, made a razor-thin pass by a guard to clear the potential tying stone in a 7-5 win over Bert Forsberg, who went on to place third in the A division while curling with Diane Forsberg and Trent and Marcia

Ashley Parker of the Port McNeill Ice Storm moves away from a fallen Victoria Furies opponent Saturday at Chilton Regional Arena.

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Nick Russell, Helen Gurney and Trevor Waddell sweep during play Saturday at the Broughton Curling Club's mixed open bonspiel. Below, Kathy Mitchell releases a shot J.R. Rardon photos during the A semifinals.

Soper. In the B final, the Balcke rink of Mike and Debbie Balcke, son Keith and daughter Jennifer, rode a big fivepoint pickup in the third end to victory over John Maday of Port Hardy. The Balckes, of Port McNeill, eventually pushed their lead to 9-4 before forcing handshakes after six ends. Maday curled with Meagan Cadwallader, Joe Godmaire and Lora Nault. The Gord Jones rink

finished third in the B division. In the C final, Trevor Waddell’s Port McNeill rink held off

a late charge by Port Hardy’s Dave Bjornson to claim an 8-7 win. Nick Russell and Neva Perrott shared skip

duties for Waddell, whose rink included Helen Gurney. Bjornson was joined by Verna Carlson and John and Denise MacDonald. Next up on the local bonspiel schedule is the Port Alice mixed open, scheduled for this weekend and sponsored in part by Neucel Specialty Cellulose. For more information, call Len Martin at 250284-3470 or email portalicecurling@gmail. com.

LLee ee M Mitchell itchell The Port McNeill curler skipped his rink to the A title in the Broughton Curling Club’s mixed open bonspiel Sunday. J.R. Rardon photo sponsored by:

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Midgets fall from playoffs Devils down J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — An inability to put pucks in the net was a familiar nemesis for the North Island Eagles midget hockey team. The inability to keep them out of their own net was something new. Despite a dominant forecheck that gave the Eagles a huge advantage in shots on goal, it was the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies who repeatedly cashed in on their own chances Sunday in a 6-3 victory that eliminated the Eagles from the Vancouver Island Hockey League Tier 3 playoffs. “We probably had a three-to-one edge on them in chances — good, quality scoring chances,” midget coach John Murgatroyd said. “But theirs found the net. It was a tough way for them to go out.” The visitors potted two quick goals in the first 2:07 of the game, quieting a large home crowd and stunning an Eagles team that came in on a 5-0-1 roll

Eagles midget Robert Cahill attacks the Juan de Fuca goal during J.R. Rardon photo Sunday's Tier 3 playoff game in Port Hardy.

through its previous six games. The midgets (20-5-3) spent the rest of the period working in the Juan de Fuca zone, firing shot after shot at goalie Eric Palliser, but had only a lone goal by Ethan Shaw to show for it heading into the first intermission. Whatever momen-

Sports Scoreboard HOCKEY Men’s Commercial League Standings Through Feb. 23 Team Warriors Devils Bulls Islanders

W 10 9 9 5

L T Pts 6 4 24 7 2 20 8 2 20 12 2 12

Friday, Feb. 18 Warriors 4, Islanders 2 Devils 11, Bulls 2 Sunday, Feb. 20 Devils 5, Islanders 4 Bulls 3, Warriors 3, tie Sunday, Feb. 27 Bulls at Devils, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill. WOMEN’S HOCKEY Port McNeill Downpour Tournament Feb. 18-20 At Chilton Regional Arena Championship: Victoria Furies 5, Victoria Active Pass 2 3rd-4th: Nanaimo 6, Victoria Stingers 1 5th-6th: Port McNeill Downpour 4, Courtenay 1 Port McNeill goals: Ashlynne Moore 3, Chelsey Jones. Assists: Shana Shambrook, Linda Cochrane, Nadia Skokum. Goalie: Nicole Yorke. 7th-8th: Port Hardy Wild 7, Port McNeill Ice Storm 1 Port Hardy goals: Lisa Klatt 2,

Kirsty Walde, Christine Robitaille, Megan Cairncross, Carmen Walsh, Jamie Demoe. Assists: Marinda Texmo 2, Demoe, Cairncross, Walde, Walsh. Goalie: Debbie Beneil. Port McNeill goal: Ashley Parker. Goalie: Shannon Ward. Round-robin PM Downpour 7, PM Ice Storm 0 Downpour goals: Marisa Smith 3, Sonya Strang 2, Megan Wilson, Moore. Assists: Jamie Woodford 2, Liza Furney, Erin Harrison, Moore. Goalie: Nicole Yorke. MVP: Smith. Ice Storm MVP: April Foster. Courtenay 4, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Carla Wagner, Robitaille. Assist: Rosie Dugas. MVP: Shayla Swift. Vic. Furies 8, Nanaimo 3 Vic. Active Pass 4, Vic. Stingers 3 Nanaimo 6, PM Downpour 0 Downpour MVP: Furney. Vic. Furies 12, PM Ice Storm 2 Ice Storm goals: Alana Moffat, Parker. Assists: Parker, Foster, Hannah Mitchell. MVP: Parker. Vic. Active Pass 4, Port Hardy 1 Port Hardy goal: Dugas. Assist: Cairncross. MVP: Beneil. Vic. Stingers 5, Courtenay 3 Vic. Furies 7, PM Downpour 1 Downpour goal: Jones. Assist: Strang. MVP: Barb Drennan. Nanaimo 14, PM Ice Storm 0 Ice Storm MVP: Moffat. Vic. Active Pass 4, Courtenay 2 Vic. Stingers 7, Port Hardy 0

tum the Eagles had was quickly wiped away as the Grizzlies started the second period the same way they began the first, with two quick tallies in the first 2:30 to push their lead to 4-1. The Eagles replaced

goalie Lucas Robertson with Stevyn Ruel, but he was victimized less than a minute and a half later, and Murgatroyd took the rare step of using his time out in the early minutes of the second period. Robertson re-entered

the game and, after watching his teammates pound away at the other end for several minutes, surrendered one last score on a breakaway at 8:48. The Grizzlies were kept off the board over the final 31-plus minutes, but the Eagles’ futility on offence continued until Eric Kennelly punched in back-to-back goals 24 seconds apart late in the third to provide the final margin. Robert Cahill and Lucas Woo had assists in the loss. “Some of these guys are going to have a future in this game,” said Murgatroyd, whose club will continue to practice in preparation for a spring break tournament in Port Alberni. “But this was probably an eye-opener for them. The difference between elite hockey players and good hockey players is you’ve got to come out to compete consistently. Every game.”

PREVENTING BIRD STRIKES AT PORT HARDY AIRPORT Aircraft engines are not designed to resist the impact of large birds. This is why Transport Canada is working to prevent birds and other wildlife from striking private and commercial aircraft, especially during takeoff and landing, at the Port Hardy Airport. To comply with Canadian Aviation Regulations, Port Hardy airport is taking steps to discourage wildlife from seeking food, water and shelter at the airport. We: removed or pruned trees and modi¿ed tall structures around the airport that can serve as roosts, to discourage bird use; and use lights and loud speakers to scare and keep birds away, mainly during business hours unless an emergency Àight is reTuired . While we are sorry if these sounds cause any inconvenience, they do help us ensure that aircraft land and take off safely.

Islanders Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Ryan Rushton converted a power-play shot from the point with 1:34 left to play Sunday, lifting the Port McNeill Ice Devils to a 5-4 win over the Neucel Islanders in Men’s Commercial Hockey League play at Chilton Regional Arena. The win capped a weekend of close games punctuated by one blowout as the league entered its final month of competition. Devils 5, Islanders 4 Al Rushton, Shae Peterson, Bill Rushton and Chris Dutcyvich also scored for the Devils (9-7-2), who frittered away a 4-0 lead before rallying with the game-winner. Bob Wells got the win in goal. Rory Bondue and Jason Holmes scored for the Islanders.

Bulls 3, Warriors 3 In Port Hardy Sunday, Shelby Cockell buried a hotly contested penalty shot with 5:04 to play, lifting the league-leading Warriors (10-6-4) into the tie. Arlo Kueber and Trygg Carlson also found the net for the Warriors, who were backstopped by Jason Saunders. Scott Williams, Chad Mackenzie and Curtis Martyn scored for the Bulls (9-8-2), who had Tyler Fuller in net. Devils 11, Bulls 2 In Port Hardy Friday, Ryan Rushton and John Murgatroyd each contributed hat tricks in the one-sided contest and Ryan Clark and Mike Chabot added two goals each. Warriors 4, Islanders 2 No scoring info was available from Friday’s game in Port Alice.

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Here’s what you can do to help us keep the airport safe. Please: keep your dogs leashed while near or on the airport grounds so they don’t scare the wildlife into the airport’s airspace; and avoid areas where you see birds on the ground. While no bird strikes involving a passenger aircraft in Canada have resulted in death, we all need to work together to make our airport as safe as it can be. ,f you have any Tuestions about our airport wildlife control program, please contact us. You can call 250-949-6424 or email paci¿c-paci¿Tue#tc.gc.ca or visit www.tc.gc.ca paci¿c.

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

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

of away February15, February15, 2011 2011 aged aged90 90 of Port Port Hardy, Hardy, BC, BC, passed passed away years. by one one son, son, Peter Peter (Heather) (Heather) Chapman Chapman years. She She is is survived survived by of stepson, John John (Maureen) (Maureen) Westlake Westlake of Arkansas, Arkansas, USA, USA, one one stepson, of daughters, Joanne Joanne (Merv) (Merv) Perrow Perrowof of of Baden Baden Ontario, Ontario, two two daughters, Fort (Tim) Deadman Deadman of of Port Port Hardy HardyBC, BC, Fort Erie Erie Ontario, Ontario, Lauren Lauren (Tim) two Westlake of of Palmerston Palmerston Ontario, Ontario, two stepdaughters, stepdaughters, Lynne Lynne Westlake Cheryl of Holland Holland Landing Landing Ontario, Ontario,10 10 Cheryl (Mike) (Mike) Thivierge Thivierge of grandchildren, and numerous numerous nieces nieces grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren great-grandchildren and and predeceased by by former former husbands, husbands,John John and nephews. nephews. She She is is predeceased Ernest Frederick Arthur Arthur Westlake Westlake and andby by Ernest Chapman Chapman and and Frederick two Lisa Thivierge Thivierge and and Shelley Shelley Deadman. Deadman. two granddaughters, granddaughters, Lisa A will be be held held in in Ontario Ontario at at aa later laterdate. date. A memorial memorial service service will Donations to the the District District of of Port Port Hardy Hardy Animal Animal Donations may may be be made made to Shelter, Port Hardy Hardy BC BC V0N V0N 2P0, 2P0, or or Alzheimer Alzheimer Shelter, P.O. P.O. Box Box 68, 68, Port Society 282 West West 8th 8th Avenue, Avenue, Vancouver, Vancouver,BC BC Society of of BC, BC, #300 #300 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 282 V5Z Foundation Vancouver Vancouver Island, Island,2410 2410 V5Z 1E2 1E2 or or BC BC Cancer Cancer Foundation Lee V8R 6V5. 6V5. After After aa long long and and good goodlife, life, Lee Avenue, Avenue, Victoria Victoria BC BC V8R Dorothy missed by by family family and and friends. friends.She She Dorothy (Dot) (Dot) is is lovingly lovingly missed was of aa family family of of six six children. children. was the the last last of Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acknowledges the the exceptional exceptionallevel level Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family family gratefully gratefully acknowledges of from Dr. Dr. Zaayman Zaayman and and from fromthe the of care care and and love love she she received received from staff where she she spent spent the the last last 14 14months months staff at at Eagle Eagle Ridge Ridge Manor, Manor, where of to our our many many friends friends who who accepted accepted of her her life. life. We We are are grateful grateful to Dorothy wish to to recognize recognize the thestaff staffat at Dorothy into their lives. We also wish the storewho whomade madeMom Momfeel feelspecial specialevery every thelocal localOverwaitea Overwaite store time she entered the the store. store.

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

NAVIGABLE WATERS PROTECTION ACT R.S.C. 1985, CHAPTER N-22 Kwagis Power Limited Partnership hereby gives notices that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to section 9 of the said Act, Kwagis Power Limited Partnership has deposited with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; in the Land Titles Office in Victoria, BC at Suite 110, 1321 Blanshard Street; and in the Service BC office in Nanaimo, BC at 460 Selby Street under deposit numbers FB394155 (Victoria) and 1000092 (Nanaimo) a description of the following work, its site and plans: Proposed clear span bridge, intake/diversion weir and powerhouse tailrace facilities in, on, over, under, through or across the Kokish River near the outlet of Ida Lake (Latitude 50Â° 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 30.51â&#x20AC;? N, Longitude: 126Â° 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 43.92â&#x20AC;? W) (bridge); approximately 600 m downstream of the outlet of Ida Lake (Latitude: 50Â° 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 48.75â&#x20AC;? N, Longitude: 126Â° 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 46.22â&#x20AC;? W) (intake/ diversion weir); and immediately downstream of the Telegraph Cove Road bridge (50Â° 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 12.06â&#x20AC;? N Longitude: 126Â° 52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 31.27â&#x20AC;? W) (powerhouse/ tailrace). Comments regarding the effect of these works on navigation may be directed to: The Manager, Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada, 620 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2J8. However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the date of this notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Signed at Vancouver, BC this 15 day of February, 2011.

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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

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

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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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. March 6th 1 PM - Pot-luck Lunch at the Scout/Guide Hall in Port McNeill Everyone welcome... bring a friend! 11/11

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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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HOE-CHUCK & PROCESSOR OPERATORS with experience wanted for logging operation near Woss, BC. Full-time, permanent positions available. All equipment less then 10k hours. Please email resume outlining relevant experience, references and equipment operated to: jobs@wandeservices.com

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DRIVERS/OWNER operators wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and 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

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Independant Truck repair shop seeking Experienced Mechanic. Heated ﬂoor shop. CVI ticket, Computer Diagnostics, & RV experience an asset. Send resume to vitrucktech@gmail.com or Call 250-245-3092.

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We are pleased to announce our KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE on THURSDAY, MARCH 11 BETWEEN 10:00 and 11:30 AM. We are also available by arrangement with staff at other times for both kindergarten and grades one to nine. Enjoy: Small classes, a family atmosphere, quality Christian education, excellent and caring staff, a choice of full or half days, and free tuition. Please come and check us out and join us for hot lunch. Please contact the office when you make your plans to attend. Phone: Clifford at 250 949 8243 or e-mail: wagonwoody2003@yahoo.ca LEGAL NOTICES

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 GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for a full time cook. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos. 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. HOMEMAKER NEEDED Port McNeill. Daily 7am - 9am for light housekeeping/ childcare. Call 250-956-2838 MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER Part-time position for a nonprofit Port Hardy Seniors’ Housing Society. Duties to start in March 2011. Qualifications: Knowledgeable with Simply Accounting Program, good computer skills & excellent communication skills. Duties Include: Collecting rent, working as liaison with tenants, general office duties & supervising maintenance as required. Wages to be negotiated. Deadline for application to be received by Feb. 28, 2011. Send resume to: Port Hardy Seniors’ Housing Box 126, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0. Or email bluecultus@yahoo.ca 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 OFA LEVEL 3 ATTENDANT Req’d for holiday relief. Please fax resume & drivers abstract to Rescue One. 250-923-1464

Sunridge Place A Residential Complex Care facility in Duncan is now hiring staff who are wanting to make a difference in the lives of seniors. Regular, temporary and casual positions available and include: Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist Cook - Red Seal Recreation Programmer – RT diploma preferred Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Resident Care Attendant Food Service Worker Housekeeper Scheduler/Payroll Clerk (casual contract positions) Please send resume to apply@sunridgeplace.ca by March 4th, 2011 Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Sunridge Place, however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

HOSPITALITY Motel MGR. Min of 3-5 yrs of managerial exp. F/T $15.50/hr. Duties: supervise day to day operations, front desk operation, housekeeping & hotel maintenance. Pioneer Inn 8405 Byng Rd. Port Hardy. Fax: 250-949-7334.

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Regular Noon Hour Supervisor Pay Rate: $19.16 Location: Sea View Elementary Jr. Sec. School Hours of Work: 5 hrs. per week while school is in session Start Date: ASAP Reporting To: Ms. Shannon Shields, Principal Duties & QualiÀcations: Applicants must have: • secondary school graduation (Dogwood CertiÀcate or equivalent) • a valid Level 1 Àrst aid certiÀcate and 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. 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 March 4, 2011 and quote posting #41. 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 Phone: (250) 949-6618 (local 2236) Fax: (250) 949-8792 Closing Date: March 4th, 2011 HELP WANTED

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The ‘Namgis Health Centre is seeking a Community Health Representative (CHR) Responsibilities: By working in a variety of programs, the CHR fosters wellness and independent living amongst infants, youths, adults and elders. As well, the CHR assists with educational classes, health clinics and undertakes home visits. Experience: • Six months community work experience with First Nations People • A minimum of three years experience working in a health organization • Demonstrated ability to manage time, program scheduling • Demonstrated “conÁict resolution” and “problem solving” skills. • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated computer skills • Knowledge and experience with Prenatal/ Postnatal, Early Childhood. Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Prevention and Protection • Ability and experience in workshop facilitation • Ability to work with Integrated Service Team QualiÀcations: • Basic First Aid and CPR certiÀcate • Food Safe and Physical Activity Leadership CertiÀcation • Valid Drive’s License, preferably class 4 • Minimum Grade 12 • Able to complete CHR Training Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2011 For more information on these positions, please contact: Georgia Cook ‘Namgis Health Centre Ph: (250) 974-5522 Fax: (250) 974-2736

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Mount Waddington Coordinated Workforce Development Initiative Title: Project Manager The Regional District of Mount Waddington (Vancouver Island North) has signed a two year Labour Market Partnership (LMP) agreement with the Province of British Columbia to implement the North Island Coordinated Workforce Strategy (2010), a ten point plan seeking to improve community-based rural-remote workforce development across all employers and institutional service providers for the next two years. A project manager is required to take forward these important initiatives and liaise with the North Island stakeholders who will form the basis of a new, volunteer-driven, network. For a full description of the duties involved and type of candidate sought, please review or download the full job description to be found on the employment page at http://www.rdmw.bc.ca Apply (with cover letter, resume and three references) to: Legal Name: Regional District of Mount Waddington Address: 2044 McNeill Road, Box 729, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Contact: Neil Smith, Manager of Economic Development e-mail: nsmith@rdmw.bc.ca phone: 250-956-3301 website: www.rdmw.bc.ca Deadline: March 4th 2011

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FIRST NATIONS YOUTH COUNSELOR temporary until June 2011 Port Hardy Secondary School - 30 hours per week GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The First Nations Youth Counselor is the First Nations students’ advocate, providing both an intervention and a prevention service. The Youth Counselor will provide support and guidance to enhance the educational success of First Nations students attending Port Hardy Secondary School. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: COUNSELLING: • Works with First Nations students individually and in groups. • Provides counselling support for First Nations students to address their educational, psychological, social, and cultural needs. • Facilitates the development of strategies that will enhance the personal, social, cultural, and educational development of First Nations students. • Assists and supports First Nations students and parents to access appropriate community resources. CONSULTATION: • Provides ongoing consultation to school administration and teaching staff by observation, referral, planning, and follow-up related to First Nations students. • Provides relevant information to school administrators, Counselors, and teachers for appropriate planning, placement, or assistance for First Nations students. • Is an active member of the School-Based Team, the Transitions Team, and other consultative groups. • Acts as a liaison between First Nations students and the district Critical Incidence Response Team. • Performs other duties as required. COORDINATION: • Assists the school in using appropriate resources to enhance the education of First Nations students, including the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. • Acts as a liaison between the school and First Nations parents, band Education Coordinators, and community resource people. • Keeps a record of interviews and pertinent reports on First Nations students, and supplemental information that may be helpful to ensure success in the student’s educational program. • Honours the guidelines of the Freedom of Information Act and School District Policy when accessing student information. • Provides a year end compilation of data indicating student, parent, teacher, and others’ use of First Nations youth Counselor services. EDUCATION: • Provides information to staff and facilitates classroom sessions on First Nations culture, learning styles, counselling and other related issues upon request. • Attends staff and district meetings, workshops, and conferences for personal professional development in order to keep up-to-date on current issues. REQUIREMENTS: • Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Port Hardy Secondary School. Submit letter of application, resume, and two reference letters by mail, email, or fax to: Les Taylor Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nation PO Box 5120, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Fax: 250-949-7402 Email: manager@gwanak.info Applications should be received no later than 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2011. We thank all who apply for this position. However, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

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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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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES Port McNeill Available March 1 Brand new Duplex 4 Bdrms. Close to all amenities. $1250/mo. No Smoking, Credit check required. 250-956-2388

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COAL HARBOUR 3 bdrm ocean front house for rent or option to buy. Very quiet area. $750/mo. Call 250-830-7123. PORT MCNEILL oceanview home for rent. Upper level, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fenced yard, covered parking, new deck, pet-friendly and ideal for family - $800/month. Available March. 1. Call Andre: 250-2300852.

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Our ocean gives us so much — here’s your chance to give something back. Bring your ideas to a public meeting that will shape the future of British Columbia’s bountiful coast. It’s an opportunity to discuss shipping, oil, ﬁsheries, conservation and more, led by First Nations and government.

Port Hardy March 3, 6-9 p.m. Providence Place Inn 7050 Rupert Street Participate in this discussion, represent your community, and let the B.C. government and First Nations know your vision for well-managed oceans. For more information, visit our website at www.davidsuzuki.org/oceans.

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Mail to the David Suzuki Foundation at 219 – 2211 West 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2, or send your contact information to pncima@davidsuzuki.org.