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Lending a hand Debbie Dustin gets some spotting help from granddaughter Raya Dustin Saturday during the Port McNeill Lions Club Turkey and Ham Bingo benefit for the Hamper Fund. The North Island made its final push to fill the Christmas hampers, which will begin going out to needy families this weekend. More Hamper coverage appears on page 12. J.R. Rardon photo

Happy ending in search for local man Mike D’Amour Gazette staff A second person from the North Island who seemingly disappeared without a trace has been found. The Missing Persons Unit of the Vancouver Police Department was requesting public assistance to locate Ronnie Henry Sewid who disappeared earlier this month. Sewid, a 110-lb, 5-ft 7-in First Nations man with brown eyes and long black hair that’s shaved on the sides; however, his family said it’s more likely he shaved his entire head. He was last seen Dec. 1, about 5:30 p.m. in the

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Downtown Eastside. Patricia Dawson Hunt, Sewid’s stepmom, said the missing man — who turned 34 on Tuesday — moved from Campbell River to Fort Rupert about 10 years ago, but was in Vancouver visiting a sick family member when he vanished. Dawson Hunt said she’s unaware if Sewid has a drug problem, but he does have some other issues. “He was accidentally shot in the back when he was a teenager living in Campbell River,” she said. “He still has a limp because of it.” But that was only the beginning of Sewid’s misfortunes.

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“A few years back he was hit in the head with an axe,” said Dawson Hunt. “He hasn’t been the same since.” The stepmom said she and her husband haven’t

been getting a lot of updates from VPD. “The only thing we’ve heard is he hasn’t touched his bank account since Dec. 2,” she said. That changed Tuesday morning when the fam-

ly investigating the case. Members of Pete’s family told the Gazette earlier the missing woman got into a physical altercation with her boyfriend who allegedly punched her and split her lip in front of police officers, who promptly arrested the man. The family has heard rumours Pete — a 5 ft. 4-in. woman with long, dark hair and brown eyes — was working carnivals on the south island, but have been unable to confirm the stories. “Tips keep coming in, but they’ve all turned up empty,” Pete’s aunt, Carylee Calder, said in an earlier interview.

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ily was told police spotted the man using an ATM in Vancouver. Details were slim at press time Tuesday, but it’s believed Sewid is in good condition, said Dawson Hunt. While police were searching for Sewid, they are still involved in another mysterious disappearance, that of Angeline Eileen Pete who was last heard from in late May. So far there have been no clues to the whereabouts of the 28-year-old Quatsino First Nation mom of a seven-year-old son. North Vancouver RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit is active-

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Here we go again Millions in cash to help jobless More hospital closures on the way

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he Port Hardy Hospital emergency department will be closed during evening and overnight hours from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 due to a temporary physician shortage. “Despite tremendous efforts by local physicians and Vancouver Island Health Authority’s Mt. Waddington leadership team, locum physicians could not be secured to fill in gaps in the Port Hardy ER on-call physician schedule,” said Dr. Bob Burns, VIHA’s Executive Medical Director, Population and Community Health. “The holiday season is an especially challenging time to find locum physicians. Just like members of any other professions, physicians also want and deserve time away during the holidays to spend time with their loved ones.” Between Dec. 22 and Jan. 1, a physician will be available at the Port Hardy ER during daytime and early evening hours, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. After 7:30 p.m., residents in need of emergency medical attention should call 911 or proceed to the Port McNeill ER which will be open and staffed 24/7. Residents unsure of what type of health services they need can call Health Link BC at 811.

Registered nurses are available 24/7 to provide health care advice. “We acknowledge that these temporary closures are not ideal and we apologize to residents,” said Burns. “When representatives from VIHA, local governments, physicians and other stakeholders met last September, VIHA committed to making every effort to mitigate ED closures and we have been successful through to Dec. 22. Unfortunately, these temporary closures during the coming holiday season are unavoidable.” As Mt. Waddington residents may be aware, a Local Working Group (LWG) was established earlier this fall. The LWG 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. VIHA and the LWG are committed to keeping residents informed throughout this collaborative process to stabilize and enhance health services in Mt. Waddington. For information on the LWG, including meeting agendas, minutes and membership, visit the VIHA website at: http://www.viha.ca/about_viha/ community/mt_waddington.htm.

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Totem pole bound for Buenos Aires J.R. Rardon Gazette staff FORT RUPERT—A Kwakiutl master carver is renewing his family’s ties to people a hemisphere away with an ambitious totem pole nearly twice as large as the biggest pole he’s previously carved. Stanley C. Hunt, the youngest son of legendary B.C. carver Henry Hunt, is working on a 42-foot, 10-inch totem pole scheduled to be erected at Canada Square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Canada Day next year. The pole will replace a 60-foot pole crafted by his father and grandfather, Mungo Martin, and erected in Buenos Aires in 1962. That pole was brought down a year and a half ago with the idea of restoring it, but it had deteriorated too far to be saved. Hunt, 57, was commissioned to create a replacement pole after representatives of the Argentine embassy sought a carver from the Hunt family. “This pole is going to reconnect our family and the village of Fort Rupert back to Argentina again,� Hunt said while standing next to the pole in his back yard workspace overlooking Queen Charlotte Strait. “They want to keep that connection with our family and with Fort Rupert.� And there is plenty of family to connect with. Stan Hunt and older brothers Richard and Tony Hunt are all master carvers, following in the footsteps of their father and adopted grandfather. He has been helped on the current pole by sons Jason and Trevor, and cousins Mervin Child and Calvin Hunt have recently joined the crew. “My nephew, James Hunt, drives truck and works the

“This pole is going to reconnect our family and the village of Fort Rupert back to Argentina again.� Stanley C. Hunt

J.R. Rardon photos Fort Rupert master carver Stanley Hunt stands with one of the totem poles he is working on in his back yard. Above right, Hunt with racks of hand tools in his basement workshop.

crane for Hardy Builders’ Supply,� Stan Hunt said. “He’s going to be our driver to Vancouver so we keep it in the family.� Even the pole’s design is an homage to Hunt’s family and clan. At its base is a Sisiutl, a double-headed sea serpent representing his grandparents. Then comes a bear holding a halibut, a traditional Hunt crest. The bear is topped by a chief holding a shield of copper. “For me, the chief is our dad,� Hunt said of Henry Hunt, who worked at the Royal B.C. Museum in

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Victoria for nearly 25 years. “He was a great father, a great artist and a great teacher.� Atop the chief is a killer whale representing the family crest of his wife Lavina, originally from Alert Bay. Above it all rests another chief holding the creator, raven, which is also a Hunt family crest. Hunt said he expects carving on the pole to be completed by the end of January. It will remain under a series of tarps to dry into March, when he hopes weather will permit

the expected two weeks it will take to paint. From there it will be transported by flatbed truck to Victoria and ferried to Vancouver for loading into a freighter and a five-week sailing to South America. “I’m gonna have it untarped on the truck,� said Hunt. “I want the people of Canada to see it. I may even leave it parked someplace obvious in Vancouver for a day before it sails, so as many people as possible can see it.� The pole will need to be in Vancouver at least two

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weeks prior to sailing, Hunt said, because it may need to be frozen for that length of time to kill any potentially invasive pests that might ride along to South America. The Hunt family will also play a major role in the pole’s installation. Plans are still being finalized, but Stan expects between 12 and 18 family members as part of a dance group that will perform in the Canada Day ceremony marking the pole’s erection next summer. The family will be hosted and taken to visit local native schools to talk about Fort Rupert and their background and lifestyle on North Vancouver Island. The largest pole Hunt has previously carved is 22 feet long. “I had to use all my knowledge and all my skills to pull this one off,� he said. “Designing it is

not too much different than doing a 20- or 22-foot pole. But the fact that it’s 51 inches across at the base and 46 at the top, when you move it and roll it, it’s a big process. You’ve got to have a whole crew here, and jacks. Everything takes a lot longer because it’s a lot heavier.� Hunt estimates the weight of the big log at six tons. The job comes at the same time Hunt is working on a major, 18-month commission for a private client in Toronto. That order includes two poles to be displayed in the client’s home, along with perhaps a dozen brightly coloured masks and a bentwood cedar box table. “I’ve had an outstanding career,� said Hunt, who took up carving under his father 30 years ago. “I’ve done some really cool things. But this pole is the cream.�

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Furney feted at council meeting J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Family, friends and town staff were not about to let Gerry Furney’s new status as B.C. longest-serving politician pass quietly. Furney arrived at council chambers expecting a quiet swearing-in to begin his 35th year as Mayor of the Town, but instead was greeted by cheers from an overflow crowd, bagpipe music and a giant sheet cake marking the occasion. “You’re a very sick crowd,” said Furney, who seemed surprised but quickly regained his equilibrium by joking with the crowd. “I’m shocked. I thought we were just going to have a five-minute meeting. Utterly, utterly ridiculous.” Furney was elected last month along with new council members Grant Anderson and Chris Sharpe and returning councillors Shirley Ackland and Gaby Wickstrom. After Furney made his way to the centre of the long table at the head of the room and sat, there was an expectant pause. Furney removed some papers from a manila envelope and looked up at what may have been the largest crowd to grace the chamber for a council meeting. “Obviously, you’re expecting me to say something,” he said. “I’m speechless. Very unusual for an Irish person. What I want to know is, who is responsible for this mess?” Ackland replied that it was a team effort, and pointed out the evening was an auspicious occasion. “This is history tonight, that you’re

Correction In the article “Fort Rupert home spared dip in ocean”, on page 5 of the Dec. 8 Gazette, the name of Lavina BrownHunt was misspelled. The Gazette regrets this error.

“I’m speechless. Very unusual for an Irish person.”

election, but regained the office in 1977 and has enjoyed an unbroken run since. The mood in chambers before Furney’s arrival resembled that of a surprise party. The Mayor is wellknown for arriving just moments before the start of Port McNeill’s twice-monthly council meetings, and a standing-room-only crowd of well-wishers parked down the street and assembled early. As Furney entered and marched across the floor upstairs, the crowd hushed in anticipation as he entered, it erupted in applause supported by a brief bagpipe serenade from Dale Drysdale. Furney took some time after the swear-

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going to be sworn in as the longest-serving mayor in British Columbia. Here in Port McNeill,” Ackland said as the crowd again applauded. Town administrator Al Sweet then rose to swear in Furney before swearing in the councillors as a group. After the swearingin, Furney got serious for a minute. “Before we offi-

Councillors Shirley Ackland, Grant Anderson, Gaby Wickstrom and Chris Sharpe and deputy administrator Sue Harvey look on as Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney addresses a large crowd in council chambers Dec. 2. J.R. Rardon photo

cially call the meeting to order, take a look around you and see what Port McNeill is made of,” he said. “Good people, who

it’s been a pleasure to serve as your mayor, and before that, as a municipal councillor.” Furney began his public service in the

1960s and served nine years on council before winning his first mayoral race in 1973. In 1975 he was defeated by a single vote for re-

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ing-in ceremony to recognize old friends and former associates in attendance, including former councillors and former town administrator James Craven, who was originally hired in 1968 and who traveled from the South Island to attend the event. Furney also introduced the new council, noting Ackland assumes the post of Deputy Mayor. Another pause followed but Furney, in typical fashion, effectively filled the void. “That having been said, there’s got to be cake,” he said, kicking off the next round of the party that delayed the start of the official council meeting for nearly 50 minutes.

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I would also like to thank everyone who participated with their wonderful floats in the parade!!! It was a great day for all!!! I can’t wait to see what next year brings!!! —Angie Clance

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‘This is our time’ mayor tells council Port Hardy’s mostly new council — only two were on the board last year — and it’s returning mayor were sworn into office last week. The night was marked by Mayor Bev Parnham’s speech, a great one that acknowledged the times we’re in, but also looked forward to a brighter, attainable future if we all pitch in and, as the mayor said, think and dream big. What follows is an edited version of what Parnham said to her new council at the inaugural meeting, Dec. 6. Tonight is the beginning of our mandate as a municipal council — it’s also the beginning of new opportunity for this community. As we take the oath of office today, remember this is our time. We are a new council that better represents the diversity of our community. We are more representative of women, First Nations, youth, seniors and business than ever before. Like most communities, Port Hardy has its challenges and we have our limitations. I believe by working together as a team — by being an action oriented, goal driven government — we will overcome the challenges and surpass all limitations. Within the areas of growth and development, it’s important we continue to work towards economic diversity by encouraging and setting the

stage for new business and supporting our existing businesses. A new economic development committee has been struck that will work on specific projects that will attract investment and new jobs. I believe we are better positioned now for economic development than we have been in many years. Under the economic development banner, a Port Hardy revitalization select committee has been formed. Working closely with representatives from the Chamber (of Commerce), Rotary (Club), First Nations and business, we will work to derive some benefit from the vacant, poorly maintained properties in our downtown core to turn them from liabilities into assets. As an active community we value our trails, our green spaces, estuary and parks and recreation facilities. Our job as a council will be to continue to develop our recreational infrastructure to support healthy families and a healthy community. By increasing the availability of recreational spaces and providing opportunities for people of all ages to participate in physical activity, we support the creation of a healthier community that attracts families and economic activity. We need to continue our work on housing, health, addictions services and education initiatives. Some would say these are not areas of interest

to a municipal government, we should stick strictly to the bricks and mortar, the sewer pipes and roads. I say if we don’t look after community interests in these areas, then who will? Long gone are the days of local hospital boards or of having a B.C. housing representative living and working in the area. The centralization of services has left a huge void. We are now represented by superboards operating out of Vancouver or Victoria and overstretched bureaucrats who only make it up this way once in a while. So we then, as a council have no choice but to be the voice of our community. We’ve come a long way in working with our First Nations neighbours in areas of mutual understanding, interest and benefit. It has become very clear to me our fates are intertwined, that our successes and our futures are indelibly linked and that we must continue to work together to empower each other to create rich and successful communities. When I stood here in 2008, none of us could have imagined the challenges our community would face. The next three years will bring its own set of challenges: building our economy, ensuring good health care and housing for our residents (and) replacing an aging infrastructure. While these challenges and difficulties

Mike D’Amour photo Flanked by Mounties Bev Parnham is sworn in Dec. 6 for her second term as Port Hardy’s mayor. are not unique to Port Hardy, we are a unique community. One that has, despite a natural disaster and fluctuating economy, managed to progress. We are not a community sitting still, we are a community on the rise. Those of us elected Fort Rupert Reserve to represent Port Hardy have the responsibility 19 Papers of ensuring continued progress for the next three years and to Call Julie at 250-949-6225 set the stage for Port Hardy to succeed in the for more information decades to come. Now it is time for us to lead. To come together in a spirit of cooperation and passion for our home town. To be about the people who put us here and what is best for our community as a whole. I have — and we should all have — an immense sense The office will be closed of optimism about Port Dec. 26 & 30, 2011 and Hardy’s future. We should set our Jan. 2, 2012. goals high and we should be thinking and dreaming big.

No confirmed anemia in B.C. salmon, says CFIA After extensive testing for infectious salmon anemia (ISA), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there are no confirmed cases of the disease in wild or farmed salmon in B.C. In recent years, the CFIA and the province have tested more than 5,000 wild and farmed salmon in B.C. for ISA; none have ever tested positive, says the CFIA. While ISA poses no risk to people, a Simon Fraser University professor recently reported finding the ISA virus in two smolts from Rivers Inlet on B.C.’s central coast, after testing 48 wild

salmon samples in May and June. In the October SFU release, it was concluded that “the only plausible source” for the ISA virus “is the Atlantic salmon farms.” The BC Salmon Farmers Association, which noted it has been testing regularly since 2002 and has never found ISA, welcomed the CFIA’s latest news. “It is good to see that our testing results ... have been validated by CFIA’s extensive follow-up on these reports,” said BCSFA executive director Mary Ellen Walling.

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here’s no way to candy cane coat the fact we need your help. Or more accurately, the less fortunate on the North Island need it. This year the North Island Gazette’s Hamper Fund will be distributing record numbers of groceries and gifts for kids, but with far less money than in past years. In fact the situation right now is dire, so much so that we’re pretty confident we’ll be forced to make some very tough decisions next year. Decisions that could mean not everyone who needs a hamper in 2012 gets one. A number of factors were at play this year that forced the numbers up. First, we’ve had a record number of late applications from people who can’t be ignored because they don’t own a calendar or have no sense of deadlines. And we certainly don’t want to penalize kids because their parents are absent-minded. We’ve also seen communities that have a greater need for hampers this year — 75 more in Alert Bay alone — than in years past. Of course we realize times are lean, leaner for many of us than they’ve been in some time. And we also know you can’t squeeze eggnog from a turnip, but anything you can afford to donate is needed and would be welcomed. Donations are gratefully accepted at the Gazette office on Market Street or at the many Hamper tins that are in various retail and other commercial locations on the North Island, until January.

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A big thumbs up to all the Hamper Fund volunteers. It couldn’t happen without you, thanks so much for all your hard work.

Boo to the dog owners who don’t pick up after their pets. Carrot Park has become a minefield of undodgeable doggie deposits.

Justice system’s weak third leg Attorney General Shirley Bond is coming off another busy week, announcing new sheriff and clerk training for B.C.’s constipated court system. Then Bond joined Premier Christy Clark to introduce B.C. to another kind of sheriff, Richard Rosenthal who cleaned house as independent monitor of police forces in Portland and Denver, and now he takes on B.C.’s troubled police patchwork. Bond’s other ministry, Public Safety and Solicitor General, announced its senior officials selected the next commanding officer for the RCMP in B.C. It’s unprecedented for a province to do that, but as B.C. gets ready to sign a new 20-year contract with the federal force, Bond and Clark are trying to demonstrate they, not Ottawa, are wearing the pants in this relationship. We’ll see. Auditor General John Doyle released his latest report on corrections.

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You’ve likely heard about the overflowing B.C. jail system as the long wait continues for a new jail in the Okanagan. But as Doyle’s report sets out, nine out of 10 convicted adult offenders aren’t in custody. They’re on house arrest or probation, many with court-ordered conditions to report their whereabouts, stay away from their victims, stay sober and complete various rehabilitation programs. Many are

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keep all the files up to date, much less punish every breach of conditions. In his autobiography, Dave Barrett tells how he got into politics because prisoners in B.C. jails weren’t able to complete vocational programs. Barrett was a social worker at the old Haney Correctional Institution. By 1970 he was Opposition leader, demanding that the W.A.C. Bennett government shut down Haney, by then notorious for trades training that prisoners weren’t locked up long enough to finish. Each inmate was costing B.C. more than $4,000 a year, a huge sum wasted, Barrett thundered in the legislature. Today, Doyle calculates B.C. jails cost $71,000 per inmate per year, or $194 a day. Community supervision spending works out to $7 a day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

violent. There are currently 24,000 of them, an all-time high and an increase of 28 per cent in the past six years. As with the jail population, a larger proportion have mental illness as well as addiction. Doyle found only about a third actually complete the programs they are supposed to take to prevent re-offending. Corrections branch officials say their program for male spousal abusers has a success rate of up to 50 per cent. That’s a pretty good result for an awful crime, the second-largest category of offenders after impaired driving. But that success rate only applies to offenders who actually complete the program. Doyle found several cases where convicted abusers breached their orders to stay away from a spouse, and were not returned to court. There are undoubtedly more, but B.C.’s 450 probation officers can’t A member of

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Why do churches shun Occupy? Dear editor, In today’s world we are offered a frustrating choice between “robbing Peter to pay Paul” — liberal socialism — or settling for “trickle-down democracy” — conservative capitalism — and the shared strategy of both is to borrow enough money to get out of debt and let the next generation inherit the mortgage payments. For those who refuse both

of these paradigms, there is a global protest with a simple message that has taken the politicians, the media and the super-rich — the one percent — by surprise. It is a message that transcends national borders, class distinctions, generations and even religious division: “We — the 99 percent — are sick and tired of being ruled by your greed, your arrogance and

"It is a message that transcends national borders, class distinctions, generations and even religious division." your deception and it’s time for your legions of armed mercenaries to stop trying to keep us quiet!” This proclamation is directed at financial institu-

tions, government institutions, media spin doctors and multinational monopolies. In essence, it is the universal message of all religions

Witnesses? The Catholic priests? The evangelicals? The Moslem countries had their imams at the forefront of the effort to stop the brutal violence of their pathological dictators, but North American churches seem to be sound asleep. If they wait too long, their pastors and teachers might find the congregation throwing shoes at them! Blair Hamilton Port Hardy

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Port McNeill's Dwayne Rudy, centre, was presented a 25-year service award with BC Ambulance Service by Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point and Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs and Innovation. Rudy and his wife Teresa were among recipients feted in a ceremony this fall at Government House in Victoria. Photo submitted

Good riddance to Kyoto Dear editor, I have to shake my head at the strange fixation some people have with the obsolete Kyoto accord. The world and the global economy have both changed dramatically since Kyoto was first implemented. It’s time to move forward and come up with a new agreement that reflects the present not the past. What sense is there in extending the Kyoto accord if the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases are not part of the accord, namely China and the United States? Kyoto covers less than 30 per cent of total global emissions and only requires China — the world’s single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions — to produce a national climatechange plan without any legally

that decency and compassion are the standards for success and respect, and these exist in community, not in secret board rooms of the powerful. These crowds demonstrating a united opposition to the status quo give me hope for a brighter future, but I can’t help wondering why the established religions are staying away in droves. Where are the Jehovah

binding reduction targets. The only way to achieve real greenhouse gas reductions and real results is through a new international climate change agreement that includes commitments from all major emitters, including the rapidly emerging economies of China, India and Brazil. Clearly, the way forward on reducing greenhouse gas emissions is to build on the agreements that were reached last year in Cancun. These agreements cover three quarters of total global emissions and represent a significant improvement on Kyoto. Every country needs to target their greenhouse gas emissions, notably in the transportation and energy sectors, and they need to be able to do so in ways that are flexible enough to meet local conditions and circum-

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stances. Here in Canada, we’re certainly making progress in getting electric vehicles on the road and shutting down dirty coal-fired generating plants in the east. And here in BC, significant efforts are also being made to tap into the province’s plentiful clean energy resources and to develop new clean energy technologies we can export to the world. Flexibility, not rigidity and obsolete accords like Kyoto, is the way forward. That’s what will allow each country’s reduction efforts to work in concert with other countries and support the larger global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Michael McBratney Pitt Meadows

Dear editor, As a self-appointed and volunteer Carbon Buster and activist, I ask newly elected municipal politicians confront the gathering storm of global warming by becoming more of an activist. You can do this, because no law forbids it. And you should, because the provable reality is that we do not have much more time before global warming results in catastrophic changes to our climate and a poor future for our kids. Let me explain. A thousand years ago, Vikings attempted to live in Iceland, a harsh arctic environment, based on an economic model of dairy farms. After several hundred years, they either died or retreated back to Europe. Not a happy story. Now fast forward to today when Iceland, like many countries, experienced economic collapse due to the failure of the international banking system. But unlike other countries, Iceland did not use conventional strategies of financial bail-outs using public money. Instead, they let investors lose their own money on ill-advised economic schemes. Early results suggest they may have succeeded in rescuing their economy, unlike Europe and, perhaps, North America. OK, now use that concept of a non-traditional strategy to address the issue of global warming. As a local government, you will be utilizing a conventional strategy of reducing local carbon emissions. This is good, but it is not enough. Unfortunately, this strategy will not protect citizens from the impacts of climate breakdown – just as the Vikings' local dairy farms did not protect their citizens from a harsh arctic environment.

This is because the air in our atmosphere is universal; that is, it is shared by the entire world. So it is physically impossible to reduce level of carbon dioxide by focussing on just your local community. Therefore, I suggest that you reach outside your community and outside your traditional political role; that is, become an activist. As just one glaring example, senior governments encourage the export of BC coal. But carbon emissions resulting from burning that coal elsewhere in the world equal all emissions from all other sources in BC. So even if you reduce local carbon emissions in your municipality, you still will fail to prevent the catastrophic breakdown of your local climate. To successfully protect your citizens, I respectfully submit that you exit your comfort zone. I request that you must reach out to provincial, national, and yes, even world communities. Using my one example, help senior governments realize the absolute need to phase out coal exports. Only then can you minimize the harsh and certain impacts of global warming on our kids' future. You may not want to be an activist. And yes, my request will be poohpoohed by many. But the physical and universal realities of climate breakdown do not care about traditional political roles, or your comfort zone, or your kid’s future – just as a harsh arctic environment did not care about Viking dairy farms or their kids' future. It is a time of historic crisis; you have an opportunity to become a leader. Peter Nix Maple Bay

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December 15 Avalon Adventist Academy presents its annual Christmas Program, 7 p.m. at the school on Airport Road, Port Hardy. Refreshments to be served following the program. December 15 2011 AGM Cat’s Meow Society. For more info call 250-949-7463. December 15 Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Temporary exhibit is Swiss Army Knives for the Swiss Army.

December 16 Port Hardy Rotarians and their families will be caroling around Port Hardy during the annual festive sing. Starts at 6 p.m. Info, Janet at 250-949-1080. December 17 Port Alice Christmas Celebration, 10 a.m., Community Centre. Photos with Santa, followed by magic show, goodies and more. Info, 250-284-3912.

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December 24 Christmas Eve Candle light service, 7-8 p.m. Port Hardy Christian Fellowship at Providence Place. December 25 Don’t spend Christmas alone. Christmas dinner at Bo-Banee’s Cafe in Port McNeill. 4 p.m., please call 250-956-2739 or 250-902-9527 to reserve a spot. This dinner is possible because of donations from businesses and friends. All extras given to the food bank. December 25 Christmas Day service. 11 a.m. to noon. Port Hardy Christian Fellowship at Providence Place. January 1 New Year’s Day service. 11 a.m. to noon. Port Hardy Christian Fellowship at Providence Place. January 14 North Island Concert Society presents the Afro-Cuban roots music of Adonis Puentes and his band. Show starts 7:30 p.m. at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Single tickets $25, sold at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, Gail Neely in Port Alice. FMI, 250-902-2228 or www.niconcert.net.

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Malcolm Island author’s book a page turner Two men live in Sointula where one writes about crimes and the other used to solve them. So it seemed a natural fit when we asked former police Det. Jim MacDougall to review Bruce Burrows’ book, River Killers.

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anny S Swanson migrated to the dark side of the fishing industry. Once an enthusiastic fisherman, he now works for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, monitoring fishing on the West Coast – areas 7-13 and 7-14. Still, Danny — the main character in Sointula resident Bruce Burrows’ River Killers — sometimes misses his fishing days when he worked on boats catching net-stretching amounts of salmon. Despite the fond memories, one event haunts him still. Something was wrong – very wrong — about the mutant salmon that flipped and flopped in the big set. A shipmate, Billy, took the odd fish to Vancouver’s DFO laboratory and that’s the last time anyone sees the fish — or Billy. Danny is also dealing with

the sad and disturbing fact an old friend from DFO committed suicide at his remote cabin on B.C.’s West Coast. Or did he? With the herring fishery in full swing, Danny has his work cut out for him. But, what about Billy, Igor, and his friend‘s suicide? Something stinks in Canada, and it’s not the catch of the day. After a 26-year career in law enforcement in a major metropolitan city, I’m not normally attracted to fiction involving police investigations. But I will say I was pleasantly surprised when I read Bruce’s book. The characters come alive and I had the feeling I knew many of them. In fact I’m sure most are based on actual mutual friends. However, not only did I learn about the many facets of fishing, DFO operations and the constant struggle of our fishing fleet to carve out a living in this beautiful but dangerous environment, I was drawn into the drama while waiting for a herring fishery to open. The anticipation of the fishermen waiting for the green light from DFO is almost blinding. I’ve never fished for a living, but reading this book makes me want to experience the excitement of a

commercial opening, at least one time. The character of Staff Sgt. Karavchuk is brought to life and made believable, even to the point of her making an incredible initial mistake in the ensuing sudden death investigation — something that sounded too familiar. That said, the mistake allows the hero and friends to carry on with their investigation, putting the pieces of the larger puzzle together to the bitter end. To me, the most enjoyable parts of this book were the humorous thoughts of Danny Swanson. I know many police officers have a bit of a twisted sense of humour, I now know at least some of the officer’s of our DFO — and some fishermen — are just as twisted. Over all, the story was intriguing, insightful and chock full of great humour. Bruce has an engaging way to make the reader endear himself to the characters in the book. This would make a great movie and, in my opinion, it’s must read for anyone. (And I don’t think there is anything wrong with buying a float home and moving to Echo Bay!) I will be waiting for the next adventure of Danny Swanson and his friends.

Mike D’Amour photo Bruce Burrows at a recent autographing session.

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Chamber Update submitted by Yana Hrdy Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Manager Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phcc@cablerocket.com W ’ all We’ve ll seen th the “B “Buy L Local” signs popping up in stores and most of us have a sense that it would be good to follow their advice. But do we really understand how crucial of a difference our buying habits can make? We know it can help our communities, but by how much? And is buying locally really a key factor in helping the environment and the world as a whole? As we approach the end of another year in the tail-end of a not so great economy, most, or in the least, a vast majority of consumers and small business owners have yet to feel any relief despite what statistics show. Unfortunately most people feel the problem is too big for them to be part of the solution. This is such a big misconception and simply is the farthest from the truth!!! Even if it feels like little effort...ANY effort to shop local WILL help stimulate your community, and the economy, and here is an example on how far it will really go. Think of it this way…even if YOU just spend $20 on your next venture “eating out pick a local cafe or mom and pop diner... that $20 is more likely to stay floating around your community as small business owners usually also “keep it local”. Or if you are holiday shopping and

you decide to spend that 20 bucks on a gift from a local boutique or on something handmade from an artist/artisan in your community… that $20 will now be circulating in your local community far longer than it would be if you shopped at a National Chain Store. Now just imagine a mere 4,000 residents in Port Hardy all do the same with a $20. If every community did this it would inevitably start to grow and spill over to abutting communities, and then neighbouring towns, which will in turn infuse recovery and initiate a Domino effect that WILL stimulate our struggling economy. It all starts with YOU tipping over the first Domino!!! Think about it. Dollars that you spend locally on groceries, utilities, clothes, toys, dining, etc. help pay those employee paychecks, too! Like they say, “What goes around, comes around!” On behalf of all our members, the Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank you for the dollars you spend in our community -- it benefits us ALL! Proudly Serving our Community For more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining, us call 250-949-7622 or visit our website: www.ph-chamber.bc.ca

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We’ll always remember Aleister Gwynne Gazette staff Dozens of people attended a candlelight vigil to honour and remember women who have been victims of abuse. The vigil was organized by the North Island Crisis and Counseling Centre (NICC) and held at Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre in Port Hardy. It was held on the anniversary of l’École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal in 1989 when Marc LÊpine shot 28 people, 24 of them women, before killing himself.

The purpose of the annual vigil is to raise awareness of violence against women. The purpose of the annual vigil is to raise awareness of violence against women. “We do a lot of work with women who are experiencing violence in their relationships and we want women to know that they’re not alone,� said

Michelle Guenter, counselor for women and children at NICC. The Dec 6 vigil began with opening prayers and an account of the Montreal Massacre, followed by presentations of poetry, traditional First Nations songs, and further information about violence and abuse against women, and a moment of silence to remember the murdered women at Montreal. The participants sat or stood in a circle, each holding a lit candle where each flame represented someone who cares and is willing to make a difference.

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The K/1/2 class of Sea View Elementary school sings Winter Wonderland during the the Christmas Coffee House. “We have been doing a Coffee House instead of a concert for several years,” said Gail Henderson, acting principal of the Port Alice school.“The kids were fabulous, as they always are, the goodies baked by the Grades 6 to 9 students were wonderful.” During the Coffee House each class presents songs or skits and the high school makes the food as a by-donation fundraiser for field trips. Coffee House is normally held at the Community Center gym in the evening, but this year because of the teachers’ job action it was held it in the afternoon.

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• Get someone to hold the base of the ladder or stake it to the ground. • Turn off your lights when going to bed or when you’re away from home. • Keep electrical connections off the ground.

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Mike D’Amour photo Young Madison Grenier stands amongst hundreds of boxes that will soon be filled with food and other goodies for the North Island’s less fortunate. The six-year-old is one of dozens of volunteers who help out each year with the North Island Gazette’s Hamper Fund which will feed nearly 600 families and singles, as well as making sure the kids in those families have gifts under the tree.

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As much as the North Island Gazette’s Hamper Fund depends on donations to help the less fortunate in the Tri-port area, volunteers are vital to the success of the annual program. There are so many people who deserve individual recognition for all their hard work and we plan on doing that in the near future. But for now, here are a few pictures of just some of our volunteers in action. J.R. Rardon photo Grant Laflamme accepts a turkey from John Trevor of the Port McNeill Lions Club Saturday during the Lions’ turkey and ham bingo event to benefit the Hamper Fund.

J.R. Rardon photo Members of the North Island Eagles atom development program teamed with the visiting Saanich Braves to fill a hockey net with toys and food for the Gazette Hamper Fund last weekend at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.

Mike D’Amour photo Volunteers were busy this week sorting food and wrapping gifts for the North Island Gazette’s Hamper Fund.

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It’s Heeeerrre! Reasons to shop local: • Local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners. • Local businesses often hire people with more specific product expertise for better customer service. You are also going to see these people around town and they are less likely to blow you off or be rude because they have to face you day after day.

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Remembrance poster winners George Kearey, from the Legion, presents winning cheques to Eagle View Elementary students Rowan Williamson, Emily Walker, Shekinah Munn, Macy Hurley and Ryan Dalaguan for their Remembrance Day contest entries. Greg Murray photo

Keep your good name Gazette staff Identity theft is a very real danger, and anyone can be targeted, regardless of age. However, there are several methods to avoid the ID crooks. These include: *Never throw away bank records or other important documents unless they have been shredded. *Never give your credit/debit card number on the phone unless you make the call. *Never share your PIN, passwords, or other

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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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he holiday season is upon us, full of joy and laughter. It’s a time when family and friends gather together to enjoy meals and holiday spirit. Holiday movies play constantly on the television in which every story line has Santa working his magic making everything work out just right, where everyone wakes up to find presents around the Christmas tree and a piping hot turkey meal on the table. What a glorious time of year! But for some the reality is that they will not be waking up to presents or a hot meal. There are people right here in our community who don’t have a family to be with this Christmas, some don’t have a home to decorate or the money to take part in Christmas gift giving. What do you do if you are all alone, broke and every day is a struggle - no matter what day it is on the calendar? It’s not something we like to think about as we plan our holiday schedule, but there are more people in need this year than any previous year. The food banks are straining under the pressure. The extreme weather shelters are overflowing with people who have nowhere to sleep and who are just looking for a little warmth. We can all get caught up in those stories of countries overseas that are struggling and looking for help from empathetic people willing to support their less advantaged. It is also important to realize that there are people right here living in poverty, some on our own streets. It seems almost unbelievable that it exists in a country like Canada where there is so much opportunity. The problem is that things like accidents at work, illnesses, cutbacks, and the recession can put such a strain on families that they may not be able to recover. This holiday season let’s ask ourselves how we can make this community a happier, safer place to live. Can you spare some warm blankets for the shelter, an extra grocery shopping trip to help the food bank, some extra toys donated to local churches? There are groups in each community helping

We on the North Island are used to green Christmases. Now B.C.’s Ministry of Environment has some advice on how to be more even more green this Christmas. • If you get a small appliance, remember to recycle your old one. • Take time to donate things you don’t need, like clothing, furniture or toys to a shop where it will be reused.

• Donate beverage container recycling refunds to the charity of a loved one’s choice. • Buy gifts without excessive packaging and use reusable shopping bags. • Wrap your gifts in recyclable wrapping paper and recycle all packaging and paper if possible. • Consider joining other families or a community group to

sponsor a BC Parks’ limited-edition bench as part of its 100 park benches for 100 years of provincial parks program. • If you burn firewood, do not burn wet, green, painted or treated wood, including plywood. • Use LED Christmas lights to reduce energy consumption, and turn them off during the day.

Warm to these heating tips those who are struggling this holiday season. Why not search them out and offer some of your time? If we all did a little extra this year, we can make a difference for our less fortunate citizens. Most of all, it’s important to know that if you are struggling this holiday season there is always somewhere to you can reach out. The Vancouver Island Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-888-4943888. Our empathetic, non-judgmental workers care about what’s going on for you, no matter what your circumstance we can provide resource information. You are never alone. There are people who care about you. Christmas blessings can come in many forms and wear many hats. We encourage everyone this year to ensure every person on North Vancouver Island has a safe and warm Christmas holiday.

As winter deepens, temperatures drop and days grow short so people are going to be heating and lighting their homes more. Here are some tips from BC Hydro to help stretch your heating dollars: • Draft-proof your home: seal gaps and cracks with caulking and weather stripping, you reduce heat loss by up to 10 per cent. • Manage your ther-

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. December 16 Commercial hockey Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. December 17 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development vs. Campbell River, 3 p.m., Port McNeill. Co-ed hockey Da Beers vs. Flyers, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy. December 18 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development vs. Campbell River, 9:15 a.m. Commerical hockey Islanders at Devils, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill. B League hockey Smokers vs. Stars, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. December 23 Commercial hockey Devils at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. January 7 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets vs. Alberni Valley, 2 p.m., Port McNeill; Eagles peewees vs. Alberni Valley, 2:30 p.m., Port Hardy. January 8 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees vs. Alberni Valley, 9 a.m., Port Hardy. January 13-15 Minor hockey Port Hardy peewee tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Game schedule tba. Port McNeill midget tournament at Chilton Regional Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Game schedule tba. Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club’s annual Mixed Open Bonspiel. Info on Fort Rupert Curling Club Facebook page.

Atoms close door on Saanich J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The North Island Eagles atom development hockey team started strong in last weekend's Vancouver Island League doubleheader against visiting Saanich last weekend. In one of the games, they also finished strong. The Eagles let an early lead slip away in a 4-4 tie Saturday with the Braves, but successfully fought off another late challenge Sunday to claim a 7-5 victory at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. “When this team shows up to play, they’re dominant,” atom coach Marty Gage said. “(Saturday), they just didn’t bring enough to get the win.” Clayton Bono picked up a hat trick in Sunday’s win, capped by his empty-net score off a cross-ice pass from Tianna Walkus. Mathew Saunders added two goals and Carson Strang and Ryan Patterson had a goal apiece. The Eagles raced to a 3-0 first-period lead and pushed it to 4-0 on Bono’s second goal midway through the second period. The Braves began their rally later in period and scored twice more early in the third to make it 4-3. But unlike Saturday, when they let Saanich draw even, the Eagles this time remained a step ahead. Saunders fought off a defender in the slot before depositing a spinning backhand

Mathew Saunders of the North Island Eagles atoms shields the puck from a Saanich defender while preparing to lift a backhand shot during the Eagles' 7-5 win Sunday in Port Hardy. Below, Ryan Patterson beats Saanich goalie Dawson Harrison as Saunders follows the play. J.R. Rardon photos

shot into the net for a 5-3 lead at 8:14 of the third. Saanich scored again to make it 5-4, but again the Eagles responded with Saunders setting up Patterson for a onetime that slipped just inside the right post for a 6-4 edge at 12:19. Two minutes later the Braves again drew within one on their final goal, but the Eagles dominated play the rest of the way. When Saanich finally broke out of its zone and pulled its goalie for an extra attacker in the final 1:10, Walkus intercepted a pass at her own blue line and threaded a pass across ice to Bono, who potted

a shot from the neutral zone for the final score with 1:01 to play. “They’re doing things now that really impress me, with their forecheck pressure and their defensive posi-

tioning,” Gage said of his young charges. “They’re nine and 10 years old, so one of the things we’re trying to get through to them is to stay focused for the whole game.

“They’re looking like a dominant team when they want to be.” Walkus finished with two assists. Payton Laming, Mandy Foldy, Luke Gage and Saunders added single

helpers. As they do in every atom development game, goalies Michael McLaughlin and Avary Miller split time in net. McLaughlin departed not having allowed a goal. The atoms got off to a similar fast start Saturday, jumping ahead 2-0 on first-period goals by Saunders and Rhys Dutcyvich. Benton Browne added a score in the second, but Saanich lit the lamp with three goals to send the teams into the third period tied 3-3. Saanich then took its only lead of the weekend with a goal early in the third, and the Eagles needed a goal from Bono at 9:53 to salvage the tie. Bono added two assists, and Browne and Luke Gage each had a helper in the game. The weekend’s games benefitted the Gazette’s Christmas Hamper Fund as fans were asked to bring a donation of a toy or non-perishable food to fill a hockey net. The visiting Braves also took part, bringing toys with them to include as donations. Peewees win The Eagles peewees traveled to Oceanside Sunday and snared a 4-3 league win while avenging a onegoal loss to the same team in Port Alice in November. Midgets fall The depleted Eagles midget squad, missing players to both illness and suspension, suffered a tough trip south last weekend, falling 7-2 to Sooke Saturday and getting blanked 4-0 at Saanich Sunday.

Snow pass offers youngsters ski deal Gazette staff Grade 4 and 5 students on the North Island are once again invited to take part in skiing at a special rate

this season by getting a Ski Canada Snow Pass. The passes, available for a modest one-time fee, provide free lift tickets for

youngsters age nine and 10 (born in 2001 or 2002) at a variety of ski hills in B.C. and across Canada, including Mount Cain and Mount

Washington. To speed the process, applications for Snow Passes are being accepted online. To file an online

application you will need to upload a photo of the child along with proof if identity. To register, visit www. snowpass.ca.

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Above, Sointula's Jordan Laughlin serves. At left, Sunset's Trey Iceton reaches for a catch. Below left, Sunset's Morgan Saysell gets a hand while J.R. Rardon photos grabbing the ball.

A.J. Elliott still on top Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A.J. Elliott Elementary School continued its strong run against a diminished field of opponents last week when its Grade 4-5 students swept unbeaten to the top spot in the annual throw volleyball tournament at Cheslakees Elementary School. A.J. Elliott outdueled Sunset Team 3 in a meeting of teams that won all their games in round-robin action. Throw volleyball introduces newcomers to the sport with the aid of a soft, foam ball and rules that allow players to catch and throw in place of bumping, setting and spiking. The tournament was

a longtime tradition at Cheslakees before the school was converted to a kindergarten and early learning centre and its other students transferred to nearby Sunset Elementary. It was hosted by Sunset and organized by Larry Burroughs, the retired former Cheslakees principal who has continued to assist at schoolwide activities including the cross-country meet held in October in Sointula. Only three schools entered teams in the tourney this year, for a total of six teams. Sunset Elementary, bolstered by the addition of former Cheslakees students, had three teams and Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw entered two teams.

Warriors rally past Bulls, 5-4 Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Shelby Cockell scored a natural hat trick and Jared Breitkreitz netted the game-winner with just 56 seconds remaining as the Port Hardy Warriors continued their season-long mastery of the crosstown Bulls with a 5-4 victory in commercial league hockey play Friday night. The Bulls carried a 2-1 lead into intermission, but Cockell scored three straight times in the first five minutes of the second period — including two goals 13 seconds apart in the opening minute — to push the Warriors (6-5) ahead 4-2. The Bulls (2-7) clawed back and tied the score on tallies by Curtis Martyn and Scott Williams, but Breitkreitz

converted off assists from Cockell and Corey Swain to give the Warriors their fourth straight head-to-head win over the Bulls. Jordan Nicholson also scored for the Warriors, and Jason Saunders collected the victory in goal. Jeff Cowles amassed four assists in the win, while Cockell and Nicholson each had a pair. Single helpers went to Ronnie Harvie and Swain. Martyn finished with two goals for the Bulls and Richard Burgess added a score. Lucas Noel had two assists and Shawn Patterson, Brad Zealand and Jordan Campbell had one each. Devils win Friday in Port Alice, the Port

McNeill Ice Devils remained unbeaten with the victory over the host Islanders. Game score and details were unavailable. Devils, Warriors scrubbed Sunday’s scheduled game in Port McNeill was cancelled when the Warriors were unable to field a team to face the host Devils. Warriors 4, Islanders 2 On Dec. 2, Nicholson, Cockell, Cowles and Quinn Mellow each scored as the Warriors outlasted a depleted Neucel Islanders squad in Port Hardy. Saunders and opposing goalie Adam Hall each enjoyed strong showings in the defensive game. The Warriors carried a 3-1 lead into the final

minute of play, during which each team scored again. Cowles, Cockell and Brayden Demoe collected assists for the Warriors. Men’s Commercial Hockey League Standings Through Dec. 9 Team Devils Warriors Islanders Bulls

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Friday, Dec. 9 Warriors 5, Bulls 4 Devils def. Islanders (no score available) Friday, Dec. 16 Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy Sunday, Dec. 18 Islanders vs. Devils, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill Friday, Dec. 23 Devils at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy End first half

Keanu Walkus of Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School reaches for the ball while teammate Kale Walkus-Williams looks on.

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McNeill peewees storm to 2nd place Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—The host Port McNeill Storm beat every team they faced during last weekend’s Port McNeill Minor Hockey peewee hockey tournament. The Storm just couldn’t beat the Oceanside Spartans twice, and claimed the runner-up trophy after the Spartans snared a 3-2 win in Sunday’s championship final at Chilton Regional Arena. The final was a rematch of the tourney’s opening game Saturday morning, with Port McNeill claiming a 7-5 win over the Spartans. The Storm went on to sweep through the pool-play round, beating the Oceanside Blades 6-1 and the Oceanside Knights 12-6 to earn the top seed as the only unbeaten team entering Sunday’s finals. The Spartans rallied with a pair of wins and won a tiebreaker for the right to a rematch. The visitors struck quickly in the tightly played, defensive contest, scoring in the first three minutes and adding a goal early in the second period for a 2-0 lead. The Storms cut their deficit in half on Kris Joliffe’s unassisted shot from the left circle midway through the second period, then got the crowd fired up when Brenden Murray punched home a rebound of Kerrigan Sharpe’s attempt early in the third to tie it 2-2. But Oceanside got the go-ahead goal with 9:23 remaining, and the Storm was unable to crack the goal afterward. Port Hardy’s Roadrunners also took part in the tournament, placing eighth while finishing 0-4. The eight-team tournament field was dominated by Oceanside, which entered five teams. Comox Minor Hockey and Gold River also were represented, and Gold River claimed third place with a 5-3 win over the Oceanside Knights.

Clockwise from right: Por t McNeill's Kaisha Laird celebrates his goal during the Storm's victory over the Oceanside Knights in the Port McNeill peewee tournament Saturday at Chilton Regional Arena; Alec Schmidt of Port Alice, skating with the Port Hardy Roadrunners, fires a backhand shot; Port McNeill peewee Cameron Grant flings the puck at the net; Port Hardy goalie Robbie Walkus makes a blocker save. J.R. Rardon photos

Minor Hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association Peewee Tournament At Chilton Arena Dec. 10-11 Championship: Oceanside Spartans 3, Port McNeill 2 Port McNeill goals: Kris Joliffe, Brenden Murray. Assist: Kerrigan Sharpe. 3rd-4th: Gold River 5, Oceanside Knights 3 5th-6th: Oceanside Blades 3, Oceanside Thunder 2 7th-8th: Comox 7, Port Hardy 0 Round-robin Port McNeill 7, OS Spartans 5 Port McNeill goals: Mercedes Trevor 2, Kaisha Laird 2, Cameron Grant 2, Kris Joliffe. Assists: Brenden Murray 3, Emma Mitchell, Rebecca Bosma, Kerrigan Sharpe, Joliffe. Gold River 6, Oceanside Blades 2

Oceanside Knights 14, Port Hardy 1 Port Hardy goal: Lyam Donetz. Assist: Tyrone Wallas. Port McNeill 6, OS Blades 1 Port McNeill goals: Laird 3, Murray, Joliffe, Liam May. Assists: Trevor, Randi Ward. OS Spartans 13, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Trey Morash, Isaac Williams. Assist: Riley Nelson. OS Knights 6, Gold River 4 OS Thunder 4, Comox 4 Port McNeill 12, OS Knights 6 Port McNeill goals: Grant 4, Lucas Blount 2, Mitchell 2, Joliffe, Laird, Trevor. Assists: Daniel Jordan, Laird, Travis Shade, Murray. Gold River 7, OS Thunder 4 OS Blades 4, Comox 3 OS Thunder 8, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Tanner Roberts, Kate Gough. Assist: Roberts. OS Spartans 7, Comox 4

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Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **From Dec. 16, 2011 to Dec. 30, 2011, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new [2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 and 2012 Edge (excluding SE), 2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape (excluding I4 manual), 2011 Expedition]/[ 2012 Expedition]/[ 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Ranger Supercab (excluding XL), 2011 and 2012 F-150 (excluding regular cab XL 4x2 and Raptor), 2011 and 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding chassis cabs), 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and BOSS 302), 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Flex (excluding SE), 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual)] models for a maximum of [36]/[48]/[60] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 60 months, monthly payment is $500, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000.Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. †From Dec. 1, 2011 to Dec. 15, 2011, receive $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,500/ $9,500/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Focus S, 2011 Edge SE, 2011 Explorer Base, 2011 and 2012 E-Series/ 2011 Escape I4 Manual, 2011 Fiesta S, 2011 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Flex SE, 2012 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Transit Connect (excluding electric)/ 2011 Fusion S, 2011 Mustang 2dr Coupe V6 Value Leader, 2011 Flex SE, 2011 F-150 5.0L Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)/ 2012 Mustang V6 Value Leader/ 2011 Ranger Super Cab XL and Regular Cab FEL, 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2012 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Transit Connect/ 2011 Taurus SE, 2011 Edge AWD (excluding SE)/ 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 and 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value leader), 2011 Edge FWD (Excluding SE)/ 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Escape V6, 2011 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs, 2012 Mustang GT, 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Expedition/ 2011 Escape V6, 2011 Mustang GT, 2011 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2), 2012 F-250 to F-450 Gas engine (excluding Chassis Cab)/ 2011 Taurus (excluding SE)/ 2011 Ranger SuperCab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew/ 2011 Expedition, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab non 5.0L (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2012 F-250 to F-450 diesel (excluding chassis cabs)/2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non 5.0L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding chassis cabs)/ 2011 F-150 5.0L (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 Diesel engine (excluding chassis cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ♦Based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Ranger 4X2 4.0L V6 5-speed Manual transmission: [13.5L/100km (21MPG) City, 9.8L/100km (29MPG) Hwy]/ 2011 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed Automatic transmission: [15L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ‡‡Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ††© 2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ▼Program in effect from October 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012 (the “Program Period”) To qualify, customer must turn in a 2005 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford [Fiesta (excluding S), Focus (excluding S)]/[Fusion (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Ranger (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2011 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Retired ‘Boomers could strain B.C.’s fragile health care system Jan. 13 for the first phase of its work, assessing the impact. It will then outline alternative strategies to cope with the increased demand, and identify public response to the different proposals. — Tom Fletcher ††

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.

Proposed Woodlot Licence Plan for Woodlot Licence #W1439

Notice is hereby given that John Salo, Licensee for Woodlot Licence W1439 will hold a public viewing of the proposed Woodlot Licence Plan (WLP), which had been developed under the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA). The area of Woodlot Licence W1439, located on west Malcolm Island, had been consolidated with the adjacent area of Woodlot Licence W1962, whereby the WLP shows for the consolidated area where timber harvesting will be avoided, modiďŹ ed or allowed. The WLP also includes performance requirements for the maintenance and protection of resource values in the plan area. The term of the WLP is 10 years. It is available for review by resource agencies and the public before the Forest District Manager makes a determination. The WLP can be reviewed during regular business hours from December 15th, 2011 to January 16th, 2012, at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations ofďŹ ce in Port McNeill. All approved higher-level plans that encompass the development area are also available for viewing. Contact MFLNRO Woodlot Forester RenĂŠ LabbĂŠ at (250) 956-5063 for viewing time details. Please call Econ Consulting at (250) 337-5588 to arrange a meeting with the licensee and/or the representative of the licensee. If any interested parties are unable to review the proposed plans during these times, arrangements can be made to view the plans at a time convenient to them. Econ Consulting must receive comments in writing by January 16th, 2012 at the following address: P.O. Box 329, Merville, BC. V0R 2M0 or at mail@econ.ca

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310-3535

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

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

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

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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

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome� 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

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

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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 Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/12

PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

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

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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

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

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GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

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TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Winter special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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

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HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FAST GROWING Nanaimo BC Import Dealership is seeking an outgoing, team player for full-time Service Sales Consultant. Pay structure based on experience. ADP computer knowledge helpful, not required. We are part of a very successful BC based auto group that prides itself on customer service. Send resume c/o Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, BC V9S2H1, File #335 DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

All CDL Drivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proďŹ table career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/careers/

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Christmas Services St. John Gualbert United Anglican Church Dec. 18: 7pm-Service of Lessons & Carols Dec. 24: 7pm-Christmas Eve Eucharist Dec. 25: There will be no service 4VOEBZ TFSWJDF BN t "MM 8FMDPNF 175 Cedar St. Port McNeill 250-956-3533 gualbert@uniserve.com

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SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courtenay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. The ideal candidate would have Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info, check out our website at www.torryandsons.com.

HARWOOD FORD Sales, needs Licensed Automotive Technicians, 1 hour from Calgary, Alberta, New Millennium Ford Dealership, state-of-theart technical equipment. 14 service bays, unlimited at rate hours, in the heart of oil country. Send resume Joel Nichols, Fax 403-362-2921.

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LOGGING TRUCKS - OWNER/OPERATORS WANTED (SHORT & LONG LOGS) Chetwynd BC Very busy logging season ahead Good Rates - Accommodations provided - Health/Dental available Ph: 250-788-6093 Fax: 250788-2848 Attn: DWAN email: lmyoung@pris.ca Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Senior Road Foreman Highways Maintenance The successful applicant must: -Hold a requisite valid Driver’s License for the equipment normally operated. -Must hold and maintain agging certiďŹ cation, WHMIS certiďŹ cation and Level 1 First Aid certiďŹ cation. -Must have a good working knowledge of highways maintenance standards. -Must have an awareness of environmental issues as it relates to highways and bridge maintenance. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resource drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted. N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis. We require 1) operators and owners operators for processors, 2) owner operators and truck drivers. Work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Prince George areas. Call or send your resume. Gulbranson Logging Ltd. 250-567-4505 Fax: 250-567-9232 email: jgulbranson@gulbranson.ca PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

WELCOME to Geotech Drilling Services Ltd. We’re a team focused on continually implementing the most technologically advanced drilling techniques to increase the efďŹ ciency and the accuracy of ďŹ eld data collection. We employ professional, energetic, solution minded individuals that endeavour to consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. We also feature state of the art equipment to facilitate exemplary quality control. Geotech is seeking an hourly Professional Driver with a exible schedule (i.e., Available on short notice and 24 hrs. / 7 days per week), self–organized, and possesses physical/ mechanical abilities to safely operate a commercial vehicle throughout western and northern Canada, and periodically to the US. Responsibilities: - a Class 1 licence. - 3 - 5 years of on/off highway, low-bed, and allweather experience. - a clean driving abstract. - Mechanical abilities. Passport and eligible to travel to the US. Deadline for consideration is January 6, 2012. QualiďŹ ed candidates are encouraged to forward their resume and current driver’s abstract to Geotech Drilling’s careers@geotechdrilling.com For more information on our rapidly growing organization, please visit www.geotechdrilling.com. No phone calls please. We thank all that apply; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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BUSY, well equipped, positive Canadian Tire Service Centre in beautiful Fernie BC is hiring licensed Red Seal AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS. We offer competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Contact Jason Hayes @hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or 250-4234222.

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LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certiďŹ ed heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or by email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

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he approaching Christmas season always gives me an excuse to show a winter painting in the Gazette. I am writing this at the beginning of December and, because our snow covering has been brief, I decided to use a painting I did last January. During the 37 winters we have lived on the North Island, I have never seen such an extended snow covering as I did last winter. Generally, I’ve had only two or three days after a snowfall to get some paintings down before it all disappeared as the wind blew all the gorgeous snow off the trees and the rain took the rest. Last winter it fell wet and remained on the trees when the temperature dropped. As a result this winter wonderland of snow-laden trees and shrubs remained for over a week — an artist’s dream! The painting shown here was done in my studio after a sojourn out to our nearest lake, Roselle. Although we had a wave Thursday, December 15, 2011

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Livin’ the life in a muslim country

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incredibly spacious t’s 12:15 on a Friday and can hold up to afternoon and the a couple of thousand mid-day call to people give or take. prayer (ayzan) has just But Friday noon is begun. when everyone usuAlmost simultaneously ally goes so most the muezzins (the permosques are filled son who sings the call to Stephanie Coe to capacity and mats prayer) in every mosque, are laid-out outside camii (pronounced jam ee) to catch the overas it’s called in Turkish, in flow. the city join in. Anywhere there is free space A tour guide told me there are 3000 mosques in Istanbul and is game, be it sidewalks or each has at least two minarets courtyards. Seeing hundreds of with loud speakers, so it can be men praying on mats on the an amazing sound when you’re sidewalk is quite a sight, and I on a balcony over-looking half a can see why for some it would be intimidating. dozen of them. Women have a private place Ayzan is very melodic and the muezzin’s voice will move up for their ablutions and they have an octave or two (if he’s good) to pray behind a screen in the back of the mosque. during the two minute song. At first I thought this was When the call to prayer happens, which it does five times quite sexist, but now I see the a day seven days a week, any logic behind it. The muslim music on the street, in restau- way of praying involves bending over and touching the head rants and in taxis is turned off. Just before the song of ayzan to the floor so their face is near starts men start to crowd into the other person’s feet. I wouldn`t want some strange the mosque courtyard to wash their feet before they file into man looking at my backside the camii. Every mosque has a when I pray! This is also a foot washing place; men sit on a good reason why clean feet are marble seat and in front of each important! If you ever travel in Turkey is a tap. This guaranteed water supply make sure your hotel isn’t next is very handy whenever the city to a camii. It may be very picturesque turns off the water to do infrabut trust me, you’ll get a rude structure maintenance. Because Camiis are domed awakening; the first call comes buildings there are no walls, at dawn so what sounds exotic only giant pillars, so they`re at noon is not so nice at 6 a.m.

Though Turkey is a muslin country it’s a secular state and in some ways remarkably liberal. One of the most famous and best loved entertainers is a drag queen, and on the streets of Istanbul you may see a punk or transvestite walking by a women dressed head to toe in black, or a woman wearing a headscarf with 5 inch stilettos on her feet. In a café there will Stephanie Coe photos be the religious and non-religious smoking nargile, a water A shot taken from the author’s apartment window, and it illuspipe with scented tobacco. On trates one of the interesting paradoxes in Turkey. Below, the flights from Tehran women go author in front of the Blue Mosque. into the washrooms covered up and come out dressed to kill. It’s a cliché that Turkey is a Do you need posters, letterheads, crossroad between east and west envelopes, books, magazines or but like most clichés, it’s true. Stephanie Coe is a North business cards? Islander currently teaching in Turkey.

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