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Nothing fishy about decision to save biz Mike D’Amour Gazette staff The owners, one of Port Hardy’s largest employers, say they hope starring in a television show will not only jump-start their foundering business, but maybe reenergize the rest of the North Island. “Maybe other businesses are feeling the pinch,” said Carol Dirom who, along with hubby Bruce, owns Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc., a business to be featured on the CBC’s new show, The Big Decision. “We thought if we could get on a reality TV show that’s going to air nationwide, if anything we and the whole North Island are going to get exposure — you can’t buy that kind of advertising,” she said. The Big Decision operates on a simple premise: two stars — Arlene Dickinson and Jim Treliving — from the hit show, The Dragon’s Den, search out struggling or stalling established Canadian businesses and offer advice. They later decide whether or not to invest in the business, based on certain criteria being met. And the opportunity to be on the show didn’t come a minute too soon for Hardy Buoys. “The perception to the outside person looking in is Hardy Buoys is a very successful, small town business,” Carol said of the business that currently employs 35 full-timers. “We’ve exhausted every option; we can’t borrow any more money, we can’t pull any more favours, there’s nothing personally that we can contribute to the business ― we’ve truly done everything we can,” she said. “If the show wasn’t happening — you’d be looking at Hardy Buoys closing its doors, even maybe before this summer.” As any owner knows, running your own business can be a roller coaster life; with skill, hard work and maybe some luck, there will be highs. But a company can only survive by getting through the inevitable lows, stormy conditions Hardy Buoys has weathered many times in its nearly two decades of business. “The big difference we notice since being in business for 19 years is that this low has gone on for longer than we have ever experienced in the past, and we have run

The CBC’s Big Decision crew records part of the show at Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. photo courtesy Hardy Buoys

out of ways to tighten our belts and ride this wave,” said Carol, who noted hers is just one of many companies across Canada facing tough times. Meanwhile, Bruce has been on the road promoting Hardy Buoys’ products. “We have been working extremely hard on a number of new retail chain accounts throughout Canada over the last year,” he said. “The excitement for our Bruce Dirom product at the food service Dickinson and retail level — there’s lots of interest.” Dirom added working on new accounts was an eye-opener. “I had no idea of the time it takes to list new products. From initial tasting and product introduction to having product selling at the store level is painfully slow with most retailers, at least from my point of view,” he said.

“Unfortunately we are in a financial pinch that could slow or prevent some of these future sales.” Carol said it’s great they get the added boost from the sport fishing in the summertime, but it’s just not enough any more. “What we’ve noticed in the last couple years is we have longer layoffs and every time we have one, with Arlene we lay off more people and when we start calling (workers) back, we don’t call back as many as we would have before.” “However, there are always more options as long as a person is willing to take them — sucking up our pride and being on this reality TV show is just one more way we can show our business and our employees that we aren’t giving up, we will do whatever it takes to keep the doors open.”

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Dickinson recently visited Hardy Buoys and Dirom said there’s better than a flicker of hope the business will not only survive, but thrive in the years ahead. “To be honest I don’t know if I ever felt so nervous at the thought of meeting someone, but I have to say the way she came in the room and the warmth in her eyes and in her smile, I thought I’d known her my entire life,” she said. Dickinson has since left the North Island, but she’ll be back to make sure Carol has made good on the challenge left her. “My challenge from Arlene is to organize a community event that draws attention to the North Island,” said Carol, who added she can’t divulge too much more. She did say the event will take place in late February and promises to be a blast. “It’ going to be like when the Olympic torch came to town, it will all be free,” she said. Bruce said there will be a Plan B if Dickinson chooses not to invest. Episodes showcasing Hardy Buoys are scheduled to begin airing in April.

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Restaurant fire still under investigation Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The cause of a twoalarm fire that leveled a popular restaurant and injured five firefighters is still under investigation, said Port Hardy’s fire chief. “The cause is unknown, but there’s nothing suspicious at this time,” said chief Schell Nickerson. Port Hardy Fire Rescue crews responded to a 911 call about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 21 from a tipster who reported seeing smoke from Tom’s Kitchen, 6975 Market St. The fire department responded with five units and 18 firefighters. “When we arrived we could see smoke coming from the roof vent,” said Nickerson, who noted fire was soon seen.

“It was moving quickly and flames began shooting out the windows.” Port McNeill Fire was called to lend a hand under a mutual aid agreement and six firefighters from there joined the battle. Firefighters attempted to gain entry to the burning building, but were forced to retreat because of the intense heat and falling debris, said Nickerson. “We then went into defensive mode,” he said. Of the five firefighters who were injured because of icy conditions, two were treated by BC Ambulance on scene and one other was treated at the Port Hardy Hospital. No one was seriously hurt, said Nickerson, who added a damage estimate was not available.

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An investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the RCMP, said the fire chief. Nickerson said he wants to thank the Port McNeill Fire Department, Port Hardy RCMP, BC Ambulance, BC Hydro, Port Hardy Esso, Pat from Odyssey Kayak, Aries Sercurity and the District of Port Hardy’s Bob King for their assistance.

The remains of the fire-gutted kitchen at Tom’s Kitchen. While still under investigation, the cause is not suspicious, said Port Hardy’s fire chief. Mike D’Amour photo

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PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Community Charter Section 94, public notice is hereby given that Council will be considering an amendment to the Council Procedure bylaw No. 695.

· Changing the time of the Council meeting start from 7:30 pm to 7:00 pm And · Changing the ending time of a Council meeting without motion to continue past from 11:00pm to 10:00pm. Council will consider this amendment at the Next regular meeting January 31, 2012 and will continue addressing the bylaw on February 8, 2012 Once adopted, the bylaw will be in effect for the regular meeting following the adoption. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call the Village office at 250-974-5213 or email officeclerk@alertbay.ca Heather Nelson-Smith Chief Administrative Officer

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The Village of Port Alice has space available within the Port Alice Community Centre which could serve as a day care facility. The largest local employer, Neucel Specialty Cellulose, has identified a need within its employee base for day care services. The Village Council has also recognised that the need for local day care services is a community priority and believes that this service will enhance the quality of life for families who live, or who want to live, in Port Alice. Accordingly, the Village is willing to offer space for day care operations at a nominal cost. There may be additional subsidies available to help offset operating expenses and reduce the cost for parents. Interested parties, who meet all of the requirements of BC’s Child Care Licensing Regulation, are invited to submit a proposal to the Village for the provision of Child Care Services, to be located at the Port Alice Community Centre. The specific hours, age ranges and user fees will be determined by the proponent, in consultation with the Village and other local stakeholders. The successful proponent will be required to provide liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000 with the Village of Port Alice named as additional insured. Proposals will be considered on the basis of the following criteria: s 1UALIlCATIONS OF THE PROPONENT s 1UALITY OF SERVICES PROPOSED s !FFORDABILITY FOR USERS s 3COPE OF SERVICES OFFERED This call for Expressions of Interest is a preliminary and investigative measure designed to gauge both the level of interest and the capacity of the private sector to provide day care services in Port Alice. The Village reserves the right to determine a short list of service providers from proposals received and may negotiate with individuals or firms who could provide, in the opinion of the Village, the best value for the residents of Port Alice Site visits of the available space may be arranged through the Village Office. For more information or to submit a proposal, please contact: Madeline McDonald, Administrator PO BOX 130 PORT ALICE, BC V0N 2N0 Phone: 250 284-3391 mmcdonald@portalice.ca Any proposal may be refused by the Village and the Village reserves the right not to proceed with this initiative for any reason.

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Regional District braces for tsunami debris J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—The Regional District of Mount Waddington will have a role in the disposal of debris that washes in from last year’s tsunami in Japan. But the district’s board of directors was not willing to subject Seven Mile Landfill to the full brunt of costs associated with cleanup efforts on North Vancouver Island. “This problem has the potential to be huge, and I’d be careful of taking any ownership of this at the regional level,” Area D director Dave Rushton said after RDMW operations manager Patrick Donaghy distributed copies of a letter, published on the RDMW website, indicating the landfill would waive tipping fees for sanctioned groups delivering tsunami debris that washes ashore in the district. Donaghy was responding to

media reports of the potential imminent arrival to the B.C. coast of the massive debris field, which resulted from the Mar. 11 earthquake and tsunami and which has been making its way across the Pacific Ocean since. The memo was based on past precedent for large-scale cleanup efforts undertaken by volunteer groups approved by RDMW, but directors said during their regular January meeting the regional district should involve both the provincial and federal governments in the effort to clean up what is an international problem. “I’d like to suggest that we write to the province and ask that there be some kind of provincial support provided on the occasion this becomes a calamity,” Director Doug Aberley of Alert Bay said. “We could fill up our facility based on a free offer, and I don’t think that’s worth the risk.” Donaghy said that as part of

a larger strategy to deal with the matter, the RDMW would track the amount, type and source of any tsunami-related material brought to the landfill. Aberley responded that he would like the memo to be set for a limited time, perhaps 30 days, and subject to review. “Something that doesn’t commit the regional district to an eternal supply of free space,” he said. Aberley noted the City of Tofino requested provincial assistance, and suggested the RDMW contact the province to lobby for assistance should a wave of refuse “swamp our capacity.” Area A Director Heidi Soltau of Sointula said some North Island organizations have already begun applying to the Ministry of Environment to deal with beach cleanup of tsunami debris. “I know we, as a landfill, could use provincial money.”

RDMW treasurer Joe Mackenzie asked to be recognized, and pointed out funding was not the only concern for a landfill that has limited airspace. “Getting help with tipping fees is not going to help us secure our landfill,” he said. “What are we going to do with money if we fill the landfill?” Donaghy noted all garbage located on the North Island is the responsibility of RDMW, so the district may need to devise a comprehensive strategy to deal with an influx of material that exceeds the landfill’s capacity. Rushton asked if the federal government should have a role. “If it’s in the water it’s federal; if it’s on the foreshore it’s provincial,” said Donaghy. “When it gets to the high tide

mark, it’s ours,” said Donaghy. Donaghy agreed to pull the landfill letter from the RDMW website and contact Tofino to coordinate strategies on both the community level and with regard to securing provincial assistance. Directors then approved a motion by Aberley to contact both the provincial and federal governments and request they draft a comprehensive strategy for dealing with disposal of waste from the tsunami. The vote was taken and one final parting shot from Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney was recorded. “The point was made the federal government was responsible for anything that was in the water. I would say if we find anything, we throw it back in the water,” he joked.

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The new processing equipment to be installed in the plant waits to be unloaded from the back of one of the facility trucks. photo submitted

New upgrades for fish plant Gazette staff The federal government gave a Bella Bella fish plant a $1-million cash injection to upgrade its operations. “Our Government’s top priority is the economic recovery,” said Sen. Yonah Martin, who announced the support last week. The senator said Canada’s commercial fishing industry plays a vital role in helping to keep the economy strong. “The upgraded Bella Bella Fish Plant will increase the amount of seafood processed on the central coast of B.C., creating more jobs and supporting economic growth,” she said. The investment of more than $1 million in Western Diversification Program and West Coast Community Adjustment Program funding will assist in building renovations and repairs to the current facility.

It will also enable upgrades to the refrigeration system and ice maker, as well as the acquisition of capital equipment necessary to support the processing of fresh marine finfish and shellfish products at the Bella Bella fish plant. “This project is much more than just a fish plant — it is the backbone of our efforts to revitalize the central coast fishing and marine industry, and will be the main driver for the economy of this village,” said Ray Gerow, chief executive development officer of the Heiltsuk Economic Development Corporation. “We are eagerly looking forward to having it back up in full operation and greatly appreciate the funding provided by the federal government,” he said. “Without this funding we would not have been able to attract other funding sources, and this project would not have been realized.”

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Bike park a wheel possibility ment, especially because of that parJ.R. Rardon ticular area," Furney said. Gazette staff "We have no plans for that land at PORT McNEILL—The dream of a local volunteer group to secure land this time, and (a bike park is) a perfor a bicycle park on town property fectly logical utilization use of that took a leap forward when council land,” he said. "But in the unlikely event of a agreed in principal to a five-year, land-use agreement for a parcel of major surge in population, where undeveloped property along Pioneer there is a need for additional service lots, that would be the simplest and Hill Drive. In a break from protocol, council most logical place for us to develop residential accommodavoted at its Jan. 16 meettions." ing to approve drafting a Council and Koel land-use contract with the agreed any land-use North Island Trail Riders agreement would need Organization (NITRO) to include a clause comfollowing a presentation pensating NITRO, either by NITRO founder Derek with another suitable Koel. property or repayment "Normally in petitions for labour and materiand delegations we don't Gerry Furney als, should the property make a decision," Coun. Bike park “logical use” for be developed before the Gaby Wickstrom said. land agreement expires. "I would be willing to Furney also raised make motion to support NITRO if we can make up a 5-year insurance as a potential concern. Koel replied NITRO, as a regisland-use agreement and a five-year tered non-profit organization, has renewal option." Koel, whose group already has a access to insurance for its board non-binding agreement to construct members and for specific events. But, he added, the current unsea skate park on the property until such time as the town finds a buyer cured agreement between Port for the land, argued it was proving McNeill and NITRO is covered difficult to get equipment and fund- under the town's insurance. And municipalities throughout ing for the site without the assurance Vancouver Island, British Columbia of a land-use contract. "We're finding it's an obstacle to and beyond have similar bike parks getting heavy equipment out, or for and skateboard parks which are covour volunteers spending their time ered under municipal insurance. Town administrator and treasurer and money, with the knowledge that the town could, for whatever reason, Albert Sweet said he checked with the town's insurer when the bike end the agreement," Koel said. "If we ask for grant money with- park was first approved, and such out a firm arrangement for land, it's parks contribute an "almost insignificant" share of claims. "It's the least a non-starter." The town-owned property has of their concerns," Sweet said. When drafted, the completed remained vacant despite For Sale signage, and Mayor Gerry Furney agreement will return to council for has said the town has no imminent approval. Koel said NITRO would then need to approve the contract offers or plans to develop the land. "We'll need to have a proper agree- before it goes into effect.

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Why, blow me down High winds in Port Alice — some hitting reported speeds of 160-km/hr — completely flattened the front section of the Supply Warehouse. The winds came in about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, and uprooted and blew down trees across power lines resulting in a four-hour power-outage in the village. The high winds also uprooted trees in the Legion parking lot, but no other building damage was reported. Shirley Scott photo

Marine Harvest fined Gazette staff A North Island company was fined in Port Hardy court after it pleaded guilty to a 2009 infraction. Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) was ordered Jan. 18 to pay a $5,000 penalty for failing to properly return Pacific herring to the wild during an an incident that occurred in October 2009. In a release, MHC said it takes full responsibility for the infraction. “The charge — failure to return incidentally captured Pacific herring to the place where they were taken — stems from an occurrence in late 2009 when the company was transporting its fish,” stated the release. “Although inciden-

tal catch of wild fish is rare at B.C. salmon farms, Marine Harvest Canada takes this issue seriously and has made modifications to equipment to minimize further interceptions.” The company said fish separators are now installed on its grading vessels. “To make sure we can effectively separate and immediately return all non aquaculture fish back to the same waters alive,” said John Olney, captain of MHC’s Orca Chief. Added Vincent Erenst, MHC’s managing director: “We certainly did not intend to harm any fish during the transport of our fish, and have made significant changes to our operations and practices to prevent this

In Memory

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May 3, 1931 - February 3, 2006 We miss you today as we did yesterday. Sometimes even more than we did 5 years ago when you walked through Heaven’s door. It helps us though when people care and say a thing or two, share a laugh or memory that’s what gets us through. Some say that time helps heal and yes we know that’s true, but there’s still an empty space where once there was you.

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NIC students can now use credits for UVic Renée Andor Black Press COURTENAY—North Island College students now have guaranteed admission and course transfer to many programs at the University of Victoria. The two post-secondary institutions recently signed an agreement allowing NIC students to use their academic performance at the college for UVic admission rather than their high school transcripts. “We really believe that North Island College can act as a hub for post-secondary education in our region,” said NIC director of college and community relations Susan Auchterlonie. “It’s another example of us seeking out partnerships with other post-secondary institutions to ensure that the residents of our region have access to an increasing number of degree completion opportunities.”

NIC and UVic signed a dual admission agreement, implemented this past September, allowing students accepted to UVic via their high school transcripts to take courses at NIC. Jan Lindsay Now, new and current NIC students can transfer over to UVic starting this September, using their NIC credits. This creates a previously unavailable admission guarantee for mature students, current NIC students, individuals who may not have completed Grade 12, or students whose final high school grades may not have met UVic’s competitive first-year entry levels.

NIC students must complete at least 24 University Studies credits, (eight courses), of UVic transfer courses, chosen with help from a NIC student adviser. Students who achieve a 2.0 Grade Point Average, (C letter grade), are guaranteed admission at UVic. Auchterlonie said UVic is a highly desirable university and the agreement is great news for NIC, but it’s good news for the university, too. “The University of Victoria’s done the research,” said Auchterlonie. “They know that students transferring in from colleges do exceeding well because they’re very well prepared, they know how to study, they’ve learned the skills and they’ve done that from a place of comfort.”

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It’s not just a number Thirty. Remember that number because we’ll be coming back to it in a moment. Now, it’s a good guess none of us would let a friend or loved one get behind the wheel after too many drinks. Driving drunk is unsafe, unconscionable and just plain stupid. Forget what can happen to the driver, it’s other people that would most definitely suffer should they get in the way. Heck, even if they’re not in the way, it’s not uncommon to hear of drunks T-boning other vehicles, slamming into telephone poles or mowing down pedestrians in crosswalks or on sidewalks. So, to review, we don’t let those we care about drive drunk. So why, then, do we remain silent when we see others we know and care about speed through school zones? The argument is easily made that leadfooted behaviour near our kids is every bit as dangerous as a souse with a foot on the gas pedal. More and more we’re seeing folks bomb through school zones like they don’t have children of their own. We hope a child isn’t injured before everyone gets the message to slow down in those zones. After all, the speed limit there is 30-km/h for all the good reasons.

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BCTF skips math homework Teachers in parts of B.C. wore black on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of legislation their union insists “stripped” their “right” to control staffing levels in public schools. This crucial management tool was abruptly taken back in 2002 by the B.C. Liberal government’s huge majority. Too abruptly, according to a B.C. Supreme Court judge last year. The court decision stemmed from a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling that led to $80 million in compensation for contract-breaking in the B.C. health care support sector about the same time. In the B.C. Teachers’ Federation case, the judge gave the provincial government a year to consult and come up with a replacement to the offending legislation, which will then cease to be in effect. That year is running out, with no more progress being made than the talks to

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replace the BCTF’s expired union contract. After the legislature resumes sitting, conflictweary parents can expect to hear of new legislation to address the class size and special needs support issue. And there will likely also be an imposed contract, with the two-year “net zero” wage mandate that’s already been accepted by most other government unions. After months of fruitless

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Teachers are still being compensated under the final terms of a contract that provided 16 per cent in wage increases over five years, in the midst of a harsh recession. So on wages alone, the BCTF wants the same in three years that it just got in five, at a time when private sector unions take layoffs and wage cuts, and the province is billions in the red. The president of the Langley Teachers’ Association went on CKNW radio and succinctly summed up the BCTF’s position. Raise income taxes across the board. Gordon Campbell cut everyone’s taxes by 25 per cent in 2001, and cut education to pay for it. They’re still fighting the 2005 election.

meetings, political posturing and work-to-rule action, the BCTF finally tabled a revised contract offer last week, typically by staging a news conference in Vancouver before sharing the offer with the government’s bargaining agent. It called for wage increases of three, six and six per cent, plus benefit improvements that tinkered with the extravagant demands the union tabled last year. The BCTF estimated the package would cost a mere $300 million in the first year.BCPSEA crunched what numbers the union gave them in the new proposal, and came up with a first-year cost of nearly $500 million. The BCTF, again to the media rather than at the bargaining table, allowed that its total package would cost $565 million. BCPSEA estimates the union’s proposal would cost an additional $880 million over three years.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Harper's got it wrong Best value is important Dear editor: Prime Minister (Stephen) Harper’s analogy of Canada not being “a giant national’ park for the U.S.” and the “pipeline debate should be left to Canadians.” More valid is this: Canada is a giant resource base. (Harper) would have American environmentalists excluded from pipeline debate. For consistency, so too ought all foreign owned companies and their lobbyists in Ottawa for Canada is not paramount in their arguments and interests. Security of supply for central or eastern Canada

ingly reductions in workers’ wages and benefits. While in Stephen Harper’s view “I think [being market-driven has] served the country well,” it can be argued government doing nothing serves not Canadians or Canada. We become more and more producers and exporters of raw materials rather than products made from them, not a “giant national parka for the U.S.,” but rather a giant resource base for China and other countries as well as the U.S. Joe Hueglin, Niagara Falls, Ont.

to Harper is of no concern. To him “there’s nothing the government can do about it. . . . it is fundamentally a market-based decision. We don’t dictate pipelines go here or there.” So reliance of these parts of Canada on sources that could be cut off in wartime is accepted. Unfortunately the result for Canadians of his philosophy that economics is market-based and there’s nothing the government can do about it is foreign ownership of resources and manufacturing — Stelco, Inco, Nortel — and increas-

Dear editor: The centerpiece of BC Hydro planning for many years has been energy conservation. It’s a sensible objective considering the high cost of building new power plants. Just take a look at the estimated $7.9 billion capital cost to build the Site C Dam. If massive capital expenditures can be avoided by reducing energy use it serves to keep electricity costs down for BC Hydro’s customers. However, energy conservation has its limits, otherwise Site C would not be

on the table. Eventually it becomes necessary to build new power plants as the population and overall energy use increase. BC Hydro has wisely taken steps to meet a portion of BC’s energy needs from private sector energy suppliers, and at a cost less than BC Hydro could have achieved by building and maintaining power plants. And by acquiring energy from private sector suppliers, BC Hydro assumes none of the risk involved in building new power plants. The risk remains with the suppliers, which frees BC

Hydro to pick and choose from among the most reliable suppliers and acquire electricity at the best rate. So although I am all for energy conservation, I also believe we need to acquire new energy supplies to meet growing energy needs. If the private sector can supply some of the energy we need cost-effectively and assume the financial risks, then I am all for that, too. All that should really matter is whether the best value is being achieved by BC Hydro for its customers. Michael McBratney Pitt Meadows, B.C.

Pipeline bad for environment Dear editor: There are two elephants in the room with respect to the Northern Gateway pipeline discussions. First: We live in an earthquake zone! I seriously doubt any pipeline traversing our province east to west could survive a major earthquake. Likely there would be multiple ruptures; a fracture of the pipe at one point would not ease the stresses in more distant parts of the pipe — earthquake waves would meet each of the supporting structures in turn. Thus, away from the coast, one could expect that at least several waterways would be contaminated. At the coast, the tragedy at Fukushima gives an impression of what could well happen here. But imagine that additionally the wall of water sweeping the coast is contaminated with crude oil. Oil companies may well argue that they have “shut-off” valves in case of sudden loss of pressure, but control systems, too, can be put out of action in complex systems. Surely the litany of engineering disasters to date should remove our belief in the infallibility of engineers. The same applies

to massive tankers navigating in these risky, narrow coastal waters. It is time to stop pretending that major engineering structures or projects can be made immune to catastrophe. Where the outcomes of such failures have such enormous consequences, it is time to invoke the precautionary principle, and weight decisions to the side of caution. The second elephant is the enormity of the contribution that this pipeline to Asia would make to global warming. Not only is the annual quantity of crude to be transferred there immense, but because of the gigantic investment required the project guarantees that Canada will keep on exporting, and China will keep on burning for decades. It is a huge atmospheric carbon dioxide supply tap that we will not be able to shut off. Prudence in caring for BC’s extraordinarily bountiful and beautiful environment, and in protecting the future of the planet demands that the project be rejected. Dr. Colin Park Comox, BC.

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Blades of glorious uses in Swiss knives

Rick Kirkpatrick with some of the Swiss Army knives he donated to the Port Hardy Museum to use as a display. Mike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amour photo

Mike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amour Gazette staff Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new, cutting-edge display at the Port Hardy Museum. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really is a slice, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to wait until next week when the museum reopens to see it. Port Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Rick Kirkpatrick is a collector of the soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style of Swiss Army knives and has donated dozens to be put on display at the North Island local museum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was always interested in knives and was in Calgary once when a sports shop had them on sale,â&#x20AC;? Kirkpatrick recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saw a pioneer knife, which is exactly the same as the soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knife

except it had a key chain on it, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what got me started.â&#x20AC;? That one knife soon turned into five, then 10, then 20 until finally, Kirkpatrick said he reckons he has about 50 in the collection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The affection grows stronger the more you collect, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough time or money in the world to buy every knife you want,â&#x20AC;? he said. The soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style of the army knives â&#x20AC;&#x201D; first issued to Swiss soldiers in 1891 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had only a straight blade, a screwdriver for military rifles, a can opener, an awl and grips made out of dark oak wood that were later partly replaced with ebony.

No Swiss company at the time was capable of producing the knives, so the initial order of 15,000 was placed with Wester & Co. of Solingen, Germany. In 1897 the knife morphed into one that featured a second smaller cutting blade, corkscrew and wood fibre grips. It was originally registered with the patent office as the Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Sports Knife, though it was never part of a military contract. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go for it,â&#x20AC;? Kirkpatrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was only the officers knife that had the corkscrew

because, as everyone knows, ordinary soldiers never drank wine,â&#x20AC;? he smiled. The company producing the knives eventually went ahead with the now familiar red plastic version for general consumerism and a lot has changed over the years for the Swiss Army Knives. The name is familiar, but they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t called that when Swiss soldiers carried them. They were known as Schweizer Offiziersmesser and the term Swiss Army Knife was coined by returning Second World World U.S. soldiers who had trouble pronouncing the German name. In addition to the main blade, the most common tools featured on those knives included a smaller second blade, tweezers, a toothpick, corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener, slotted/flat-head

screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, nail file, scissors, wood saw, a file, hook â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for tightening shoelaces, etc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; magnifying glass, ballpoint pen, fish-scaler, hex wrench with bits, pliers, and a keyring. Newer versions of the knife also include things like USB flash drives, a digital clock, digital altimeter, LED light, laser pointer and MP3 player. The pocket knives, or multitools, are now manufactured by Wenger SA and Victorinox AG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the latter also known for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line of kitchen and restaurant knives â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that produces 23-million knives a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the production run for the military knives is a day and-ahalf,â&#x20AC;? said Kirkpatrick. The museum is scheduled to reopen Monday.

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Mount Waddington Health System Stabilization Local Working Group (LWG) The LWG, in collaboration with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, has been established and is meeting regularly to develop a community-led plan aimed at strengthening and stabilizing health services in the Mt. Waddington region. The LWG anticipates presenting its recommendations to VIHA in March 2012. For information on the LWG, including meeting agendas, minutes and membership, Mt. Waddington residents are invited to visit the VIHA website at: http://www.viha.ca/ about_viha/community/mt_waddington.htm For further information, please contact: Alison Mitchell, LWG Co-chair 250.956.4461, Ext. 66257

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Even though the history of Valentines Day is unclear, it has become one of the most popular holidays among lovers and florists! The common symbols of Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in this era are cupids, hearts, roses, teddy bears, and words of adoration. Children exchange Valentine cards decorated with current comic and cartoon icons. Adults have continued this tradition of card giving which makes this day, behind Christmas, the second largest card-sending holiday of the year.

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North Island Life Minors’ accomplishments

Jonathon Flintoft of Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 50 accepts a $250 donation from Port McNeill teen Michael Wickstrom who raised the money through pledges he gathered to take part in the Port McNeill Polar Bear Swim last month.

Eagle View Grade 5 student Eileah Cotter (l) outspelled 15 others to win the Canwest Canspell Spelling Bee. She and runner-up, Lucy Wallace, now have the chance to compete in the regional spelling bee in Victoria .

North Island kids have been doing some great things the past few months. Here’s a small sampling of what some have been up to.

A.J. Elliott’s school’s top intermediate spellers are preparing for a written test to earn a spot at the regional Spelling Bee Tiffany Watson, 12, and eight-year-old Morgan Tanaka in Victoria. Gr. 1 student Brooklyn Watson (red dress) came won Port Alice Legion’s poster contest. They pose with in second place, but she’s too young to be eligible for the Const. Darren Regush, Cathy Beckett and Legion VP Wayne regional competition. Left to right: principal Drew Neilson, Molly Lash-Burrows, Brooklynn, and Dexter Lash-Burrows. Beckett.

Grade 6 students Katlynn Soper and Karrah Parke took top honours in the Sunset Elementary School Canspell Spelling Bee and their results will be submitted for possible inclusion in the provincial bee in Victoria in February. Soper was runner-up and Parke won the bee for the second consecutive year.

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Minstrel Island: loggersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; centre of universe instrel Island is located just North of Johnstone Strait, near the entrance to Knight Inlet, overlooking Clio and Chatham Channels. The island is believed to have taken its name from a travelling theatre troupe that travelled through the area in 1876 aboard the HMS Amethyst. Also on board was Gov. General Lord Dufferin, travelling north to visit the village of Metlakatla. The ship stopped at many small settlements and the theatre troupe staged performances which included black-faced minstrel shows. Oscar Soderman and his wife Sydney were the first pioneers to take up residence on Minstrel Island. Soderman, who was also a hand logger, pre-empted a homestead in 1905. In 1907 a hotel, saloon and store were established on Minstrel Island. It catered to clientele who came to the area to work in the logging or fishing industries. Minstrel became a scheduled stop on the Union Steamship itinerary, serviced by the steamship Cassiar. Other industries soon arrived, including a machinist, Clarence Cabeen, who moved to the island with his wife Nellie in the 1920s. Due to its central location, Minstrel Island became a hub of activity and a centre for trade and transportation in and out of the

area during the early 1900s. On steamship day the population of the small community would boom as people came from nearby communities to meet the ship. In 1922, the Port Harvey Hotel was purchased and floated to Minstrel Island where it was winched on skids onto the shore. The building was known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the hall,â&#x20AC;? as the lower floor of the building was one large room which was used for dances or other community events. The upper floor included rooms which were rented out. This building also was the home of the Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first post office. Hood and Alan MacDonald owned the hotel from 1930 to 1963. A brothel also operated in the community. A new store and a marine ways was constructed by Roy and Georgie Halliday in 1935. The ways serviced local boats for 30 years. In 1944 a boarding school was opened on Minstrel Island by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Herbison. Until the 1960s, Minstrel was the centre of the universe for many handloggers and gyppo logging outfits. People would come to the Island to find work, get supplies, and for travel in and out of the area. The bar at the Minstrel Hotel reportedly went through more beer than any other establishment in B.C., and thousands of beer bottles lit-

tered the ocean floor. Forestry businessman Pearly Sherdahl was reported to have been refused service in the bar in 1963 because he had already â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;had a couple.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He reportedly flew directly to Vancouver, bought the establishment, flew back to Minstrel, and

fired the manager who had refused to serve him. Another story, told by Jim Spilsbury, tells of when the â&#x20AC;&#x153;working girlsâ&#x20AC;? at Minstrel decided to take the day off. Irate loggers apparently got out their logging jacks and raised the building up, right off its foundation, relenting

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. February 3-5 Minor hockey Port Hardy bantam tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Game schedule tba. Curling Broughton Curling Club's annual Mixed Open Bonspiel in Port McNeill. Concession, lounge open. Game times tba. Info, Mike at 250-949-1245 or Nick, 250-956-2736. February 4 Rep hockey Playoffs - North Island Eagles peewees host Kerry Park, 2 p.m., Port McNeill. Eagles midgets host Juan de Fuca, 4:15 p.m., Port McNeill. February 11 Rep hockey Playoffs - North Island Eagles bantams host Powell River 1:15 p.m., Port Hardy. Eagles atom development hosts Cowichan Valley, 3 p.m., Port McNeill. February 18 Skiing Telefest telemark racing and exhibition at Mount Cain Ski Area. Includes evening slide show with John Baldwin. Registration begins 9 a.m., racing and awards to follow. Info, www.mountcain. com February 24-26 Minor hockey Port Hardy midget tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Game schedule tba. February 24-25 Figure skating Port McNeill Figure Skating Club 2012 Ice Carnival at Chilton Regional Arena, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Raffle table, concession. Info, Elizabeth 250-9563995.

Injury ends game in successful tourney J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Sunday’s finals were marred by a scoring controversy and a tournament-ending injury, and the host team failed to win a game. But the annual Port Hardy Minor Hockey peewee hockey tournament did provide one of the most unique cheers in sport. “Who’s number one?” “Two!” members of Comox Team 2 chanted while posing for photos with the championship trophy following their 1-0 win over Cowichan Valley Sunday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. The final game was stopped early in the third period when Comox skater Terry Tinling was hit in a mid-ice collision and landed hard on his upper back and shoulders. Tinling was able to move while laying on the ice, but reported tingling sensations to officials who checked on him before he was put on a backboard and taken from the arena by ambulance as a precaution. The delay caused time to run out on the game, which then went right to the trophy presentation. Cowichan earned its spot into the final after a dramatic ending to its game against Comox Team 4 earlier in the day. Trailing 3-2 as time ticked away, Comox’s Bradley Tensdale deflected a point shot into the goal as the buzzer sounded. The Comox players mobbed Tensdale while the Cowichan skaters banged their sticks in frustra-

tion, as both teams thought they were headed to a tiebreaking shootout. But after a conference between on-ice officials and the scorekeeper and timer, the goal was waved off as having come after time expired. Cowichan moved on to the final while Comox 4 was presented the third-place trophy. The finals began with Port McNeill topping the Port Hardy/Port Alice Roadrunners 11-1 in the 6th7th-place game. First-year skater Christopher Speck scored a hat trick and Kerrigan Sharpe had two goals as the Storm finished 2-2 in tourney play. Port McNeill opened the tournament with a win over the Campbell River Eagles but lost out on a spot in the fourth-place game to the Eagles due to a goaldifferential tiebreaker. The inexperienced Port Hardy and Port Alice peewee squad — goalie Robbie Walkus is a first-year player — did not win a game, but no team had more fun in the three-day tourney. The skaters celebrated every goal as if it were a Stanley Cup clincher, regardless of how much they trailed, and kept loose and cheerful on the bench. “We lost with dignity,” Port Hardy’s Hunter Ballentyne said. The Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Port Alice players, who have played with and against each other and occasionally shared practices this season, gathered for a combined group photo following their finals meeting. Port Hardy Minor Hockey’s

Ghost stick Port McNeill's Mercedes Trevor appears defended by an unaccompanied stick as she fires a pass during Saturday's game against Comox Team 2 at the annual Port Hardy Minor Hockey peewee tournament. J.R. Rardon photo

tournament schedule continues this weekend with its annual bantam tournament, beginning Friday afternoon at the arena. As always, it will feature plenty of raffle table and 50/50 prizes, and the concession will be open throughout. Finals will be played beginning Sunday morning. 2012 Port Hardy Minor Hockey Peewee Tournament Jan. 27-29 At Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena Championship: Comox (2) 1, Cowichan Valley 0 2nd-3rd place: Cowichan 3, Comox (4) 2 4th-5th place: Campbell River Sabres 6, Campbell River Eagles 3

6th-7th place: Port McNeill 11, Port Hardy 1 Port McNeill goals: Christopher Speck 3, Kerrigan Sharpe 2, Lucas Blount, Kaisha Laird, Daniel Jordan, Randi Ward, Trent Beek. Assists: Blount 2, Laird 2, Kris Joliffe, Mercedes Trevor, Aidan Mohan, Brenden Murray, Emma Mitchell. Port Hardy goal: Riley Nelson. Assist: Tanner Roberts. Round-robin C.R. Sabres 17, Port Hardy 1 Port Hardy goal: Roberts. Port McNeill 7, C.R. Eagles 4 Port McNeill goals: Trevor 3, Mohan, Joliffe, Cameron Grant, Speck. Assists: Ward 2, Travis Shade, Mitchell.

Comox (4) 3, Cowichan 2 Comox (2) 13, Port Hardy 0 Comox (4) 4, Port McNeill 1 Port McNeill goal: Trevor. Assist: Mackenzie Murgatroyd. Cowichan 7, C.R. Sabres 0 C.R. Eagles 14, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Hunter Ballentyne, Nelson. Comox (2) 7, Port McNeill 4 Port McNeill goals: Grant 2, Mitchell, Joliffe. Assists: Speck, Laird, Grant. Comox (4) 8, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Alec Schmidt, Lyam Donetz. Assists: Ballentyne, Emily Keamo. Comox (2) 6, C.R. Sabres 3 Cowichan 2, C.R. Eagles 0

Midgets and peewees kick off playoffs Gazette staff The North Island Eagles midget and peewee teams will open the 2012 Vancouver Island Tier 3 playoffs with home games this Saturday, while the Eagles bantams open the playoffs on the road. Both of this week’s games will be played at Port McNeill’s Chilton Regional Arena. The Eagles peewees host Kerry Park at 2 p.m., followed by the midgets against Juan de Fuca at 4:15 p.m. The bantams travel to Campbell River this week, then return for a home playoff game against Powell River next Saturday at 1:15 p.m. in Port Hardy. Each of the squads is part of a three-team, Vancouver Island-North roundrobin series that will determine the two North Division qualifiers into the Island semifinals. The winner of each series will claim the No. 1 seed and host the South’s No. 2 in the semifinals later this month. The runner-up claims the No. 2 seed and will travel to play the South’s top qualifier.

The eventual winners will square off in a three-game series to determine the Island’s representative to the Tier 3 provincial championships. After opening here against Juan de Fuca, the midgets will travel to Kerry Park for a 4:50 p.m. game next Saturday. The following day, Kerry Park and Juan de Fuca meet to wrap up the series. The Eagles bantams travel to Campbell River Saturday for a 6:15 p.m. game against the Tyees before returning next week to host Powell River. Campbell River and Powell River will wrap up the series next Sunday. After opening here Saturday, the Eagles peewees travel to Powell River to close out the North Division series with a 2:15 p.m. game next Saturday. Powell River and Kerry Park opened the round-robin last weekend. Atoms to tourney The North Island Eagles atom development program takes a break from league play this weekend to compete in the Campbell River Tyees tournament. The atoms wrap up regular-season league play the following Saturday, Feb. 11, with a 3 p.m. contest against Cowichan Valley in Port McNeill.

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The Bulls' Barney Wilson lays out for the puck under defensive pressure from the Mustangs' Ryan Rushton in the closing seconds of Sunday's Commercial League game at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon photo

Mustangs proving hard to buck J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Even without some of their top scoring threats, the Port McNeill Mustangs are proving hard to beat in the 2011-12 North Island Commercial Hockey League season. Paced by a lineup constructed in large part by current and recently converted defencemen, the Mustangs out dueled the Port Hardy Bulls 5-2 Friday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. With a pair of their front-line forwards back in the lineup Sunday in Port McNeill, the Mustangs (8-0-2) remained unbeaten by forging a 2-2 tie in a rematch against the Bulls. John Prachnau, normally a stay-athome defencemen, put the Mustangs on the board Friday after the Bulls had taken an early 1-0 lead. Glenn Moore, who shifted from defence to forward this season, got the next goal and blueliner Ryan Rushton netted the game-winner for the Mustangs, who were without forwards Chris Dutcyvich, John Murgatroyd and Bill Rushton. “Not bad for missing our guns,” said defencemen Clint Cadwallader, who recently rejoined the squad after taking a couple seasons off. Forwards Al Rushton and Jarvis Walsh capped the scoring Friday as the Mustangs pulled away late. Chad Mackenzie and newcomer Dylan Dirom scored for the Bulls, who were never allowed an odd-man rush as the Mustangs focused on a defensive approach in front of goalie Bob Wells. “That was probably our best defensive game,” said Reed Allen, a former forward in his junior years. Allen had been playing defence for the Mustangs before being forced back to the wing Friday. On Sunday, Dutcyvich and Bill Rushton — a few teeth lighter after a mishap in the recent 45-over Island Cup tourney in Victoria — were back in the lineup for the Mustangs. The Bulls put up perhaps their stron-

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gest showing of the season and led 2-1 on Quinn Mellow’s unassisted wrist shot from the circle with 5:10 left to play. That seemed to light a fire under the Mustangs, who tied it when Dutcyvich redirected Ryan Rushton’s point shot on a power play with 3 minutes remaining. The Mustangs kept the Bulls pinned

in their own end and had numerous opportunities the rest of the way, but Port Hardy goalie Barry Wilson and his mates preserved the tie. *** Islanders 4, Warriors 1 No scoring details were available from Friday’s game in Port Alice, won by the host Neucel Islanders.

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Sports Briefs PORT ALICE—Registration continues for teams interested in competing in the 33rd annual Oscar Hickes Memorial Hockey Tournament, which is scheduled for Mar. 8-11 at Port Alice Arena. Competition will be held in four divisions — A (competitive), B (commercial), C (recreational) and D (old-timers). The registration cost is $600 per team with an additional fee for insurance. The field will be limited to 16 teams, with the first ones to pay will be the first to secure their berths. The deadline to submit payment is Feb. 10. Cheques should be made out to Oscar Hickes Society and mailed to PO Box 66, Port Alice, BC, V0N 2N0. Include the team name, division and the name of a contact person. For information, email oscarhickes@ gmail.com. Bonspiel spots available Coming off a small but successful ladies bonspiel, Broughton Curling Club of Port McNeill is inviting rinks to sign up for its annual Mixed Open Bonspiel Feb. 3-5. Features include a prize table, Saturday dinner, lounge and concession. For info or to register, call Mike at 250-949-1245 or Nick at 250-956-2736. Bantam hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey continues its house tournament schedule this weekend with its bantam tourney, featuring local teams and visitors from throughout the Island. Admission is free, and fans have a chance at great prizes through the raffle table, 50/50 draws and more. Concession open throughout. Games begin Friday afternoon, continue throughout Saturday and wrap up with playoffs beginning Sunday morning.

James Speck and grandson Jason, centre, are surrounded by the Port McNeill Minor Hockey players and coaches that Speck supplied with custom-made hoodie sweatshirts. J.R. Rardon photo

Alert Bay welcomed to the 'hood J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—It did not take long for Port McNeill Minor Hockey coaches and families to make James Speck feel comfortable. So Speck wasted no time in providing a bit of comfort for the association's atom and peewee players and coaches. Speck, a fisheries officer from Alert Bay, recently donated a complete set of hoodie sweatshirts to the two clubs, hoodies that he custom-crafted on his own press and silk screen. "It was coming to the practices and games and seeing the kindness and the effort of the coaches on behalf of the kids," said Speck, whose grandson, Chris Speck, began skating this season for the peewee Storm hockey team. "I wanted to give something back." Purchasing the sweatshirts from a supplier in Vancouver, Speck adorned them with the Port McNeill Minor Hockey logo on the chest, the team names — "Storm" for the peewees and "Icebreakers" for the atoms — along each front pocket,

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play in Port McNeill. But Speck said his community's children have been welcomed with open arms by the other players, families and coaching staff. The longtime youth soccer coach on Cormorant Island repeatedly mentioned how impressed he was by Port McNeill's volunteer hockey coaches. "I've never seen this, ever, in my years of coaching, how well everyone gets along," he said. "These coaches deserve a lot of credit." After deciding he wanted to donate something to the program, Speck finally settled on sweatshirts after talking with association coaches and officials. He initially made a set for Chris's peewee teammates, then talked to Laird about doing something similar for the atoms. "The atoms were willing to pay for 'em," Speck said. "But by the time I was done, my heart wasn't in taking any money from them. "It's almost like an extended family for me — that's how I look at it."

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It is is with with deep It deep sadness sadness that that we we announce announce the the sudden sudden passing of passing of our our dearly dearly beloved beloved Wayne Wayne Lucas Lucas on on January January 21, 21, 2012 2012 in in Port Port McNeill McNeill B.C. B.C. Wayne was Wayne was born born in in Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C. B.C. to to Bill Bill and and Violet Violet Lucas and and grew Lucas grew up up in in Woss Woss Camp Camp until until the the age age of of 15. 15. He He joined the the U.S. joined U.S. Army Army giving giving 33 years years of of his his service service and and then then lived brieďŹ&#x201A;y brieďŹ&#x201A;y in lived in California. California. Missing Missing his his sister sister Bonnie Bonnie he he moved to to Nimpkish moved Nimpkish Camp Camp in in 1976 1976 where where he he worked worked for for Canadian Forest Products driving a Euclid. Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love Canadian Forest Products driving a Euclid. Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for the the North for North Island Island soon soon brought brought him him to to Port Port McNeill McNeill where he he happily where happily lived lived out out the the remainder remainder of of his his life. life. Wayne Wayne enjoyed camping at at Woss Woss Lake, Lake, ďŹ shing, ďŹ shing, music, music, enjoyed travelling, traveling, camping pool and and woodworking. pool woodworking. He He wanted wanted to to sail sail and and dreamed dreamed of building building aa sailboat of sailboat one one day. day. But, But, his his greatest greatest enjoyment enjoyment was around around the was the table table playing playing cards cards with with his his friends. friends. Wayne was a kind and gentle man with a carefree Wayne was a kind and gentle man with a carefree spirit spirit who always always had who had aa warm warm smile, smile, aa big big generous generous heart heart and and aa twinkle in his eyes. He looked at life on the lighter side twinkle in his eyes. He looked at life on the lighter side and and always saw always saw the the good good in in others. others. The The two two things things that that were were most important important in most in life life to to Wayne Wayne were were his his family family and and his his friends. Wayne friends. Wayne always always had had two two cups cups on on his his table. table. Wayne will Wayne will be be forever forever missed missed by by his his loving loving family family and and the large large circle the circle of of friends friends he he embraced embraced over over the the years years in Port Port McNeill. in McNeill. Wayne Wayne was was aa dear dear brother brother to to Bonnie Bonnie Marsters (Fred) of Sayward. The proud uncle to nieces Debbie Marsters of Campbell River, Kelly Marsters of Port McNeill, Tracy Nasadyk (Ed) of Kamloops, Brenda Vissers (Jim) of Port Alberni and nephew, David Marsters of Campbell River. As well, Wayne was a great uncle to (4) nieces; Megan, Jaylene, Amanda and Danielle and (6) nephews; Nolan, Adam, Lance, Lucas, Brody and Lyle. He was a great, great uncle to Olivia. Thank you for being a part of our lives Wayne. We will forever miss you.

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too, We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never part, God has you in His keeping we have you in our heart. Thank you to all Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends for helping Wayne during his lifetime. The familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only request as we know Wayne would have wanted it, is to please do a good deed to one another. A celebration of life will soon be announced.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

WE BUY HOUSES

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, ﬁtness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other ﬁtness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca

HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free cable. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 KINGCOME MANOR

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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 HARDY- 2 bdrm apt in Beaver Harbour area, in suite laundry. Available March 1. N/S. $700. 250-949-6084. PORT HARDY- three 2 bdrm units, updated interiors, starting $700/mo. Studio apts, starting at $440/mo. 4 bdrm house, available Feb 1, $1000/mo. Call 250-286-0110 ask for Roy. PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Avail now. 250-9563440 www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079. References a must.

SEA WIND Estates Port Hardy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D, N/P. Avail immed. $650/m. Very safe and secure. Jeff 250-591-1641 email: calderjeff75@yahoo.ca

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

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079. References a must.

WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

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

PORT MCNEILL oceanview home for rent. Upper level, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fenced yard, covered parking, new deck, pet-friendly and ideal for family - $700/month Available Now. call Andre: 250-2300852 or Joanna 250-999-6011

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PT. MCNEILL: Ocean view home, 3 bdrm, 2 bathlrg yard, ample parking, 5 appl’s, hardwood ﬂoors, N/S, $850/mo + util’s. Now. 250-230-0852. SOINTULA 315 KLAVAR RDOcean side 1 bath, 1 bdr + loft bdr. New bath, propane gas stove and heat. View of ocean, Very private. W/D, fridge and stove.$650/mth. Call(360)4246974.

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TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY Newly renovated 2 bdrms in Seawind Est. Avail. immed. $650/mo. Ref. Req. N/S, N/P. Call & leave message for Darlene at 250949-8928.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

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

HOMES FOR RENT PORT McNeill House and Basement Suite for rent. House 3-4 bedrooms. Basement Suite 1 bedroom. Fully self contained units. Cable included. Lots of new renovations. House $850 per mo. Basement suite $500 per mo. Call Ron or Linda for more details. Available now. 250-9563365

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of the week. Abby Roberts of Port Alice and Gates Purdy of Port Hardy volunteered at the peewee hockey tourney in Port Hardy. J.R. Rardon photo

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */â&#x20AC; /ÂĽ/^Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), 2012 Equinox LS (R7A), 2012 Silverado EXT 2WD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. â&#x20AC; 3.49% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Financing Services, Ally Credit for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/ or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 3.49%/2.49% APR, the monthly payment is $154.14 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,098.00, total obligation is $11,098.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 60 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $166.67 for 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. â&#x20AC;Ą Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2012 Silverado EXT 2WD on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Credit prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132 Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $22,995 with $1,999 down on 2012 Silverado EXT 2WD, equipped as described. ÂĽ Offer applies to the purchase financing of new 2011 Buick Regal, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, Orlando, Sonic and Buick Verano and Regal models on approved credit (O.A.C) by TD Financing Services. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between January 6, 2012 and February 29, 2012. The first monthly payment will be deferred for 180 days and finance contract will be extended accordingly. No interest accrues on unpaid amounts during the deferral period. After 180 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest over the remaining term of the contract. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See newspaper or dealer for details. ^Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current GM Card Earnings, subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. â&#x2C6;&#x17E;OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. â&#x2014;&#x160;For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. Î&#x201D;Cruze Eco equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. Based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Fuel Consumption Ratings for the Midsize Car class. Excludes hybrid and diesel models. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +2012 Chevrolet Equinox FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTECÂŽ I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.comâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models. W2012 Chevrolet Silverado, equipped with available Vortecâ&#x201E;˘ 5.3L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Fuel Consumptions Guide and WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segment. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models.

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A few simple ways to protect your privacy Gazette staff Technology is having an impact on our privacy rights and few people are doing anything to protect themselves. In recognition of International Data Privacy Day, Jan.28, the government of British Columbia encouraged citizens, private organizations and public bodies to learn simple tips on how to protect personal information online, and to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;privacy awareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? while using social media. Changing privacy settings on social media sites is one of many ways folks can take control over what information remains private and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessible to others. Quick tips for using social media: â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide any more information than is necessary or asked for. When registering for a service, the necessary fields are often marked with an asterisk. Only fill out these fields. â&#x20AC;˘ Be aware of who is collecting, using or disclosing your information â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just because you are on one site, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean your personal information will be restricted to that site.

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