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Teresa Bird Gazette staff Commercial halibut fishermen are weighing in on the debate about quota allocations. The Sports Fishing Advisory Board fears the halibut season will be cut short, closed as early as mid-July, because the allocation of 12 per cent to the recreational fishery is inadequate. That quota was designated in 2003. The remaining 88 per cent was allocated to the commercial fishery; of that, 17 per cent was allocated to First Nations. Now the SFAB wants those allocations changed to avoid an early closure to the halibut season this summer. But a North Island commercial halibut fisherman says the allocation isn’t the problem. “We need consistent access to this resource to put fish on people’s plates throughout the year,” said Tom Russell, owner of the Quatsino Star. His dad started fishing in his 20s, and Russell joined him after high school. Despite SFAB claims that quotas were “gifted”, Russell said his family purchased their quota more than 20 years ago. “Every pound we currently own, we purchased,” said Russell. “And leasing quota allows new participants to make a living.”

Russell said the quota debate really stems from the rapid growth in fishing lodges and resorts in recent years, putting pressure on that 12 per cent sport fishing allocation. “This is one industry that is growing in an unrestricted fashion,” said Russell. “They are selling an experience. One halibut per customer should be sufficient.” The Pacific Halibut Management Association of B.C. (PHMA) agrees. “Commercial halibut fishermen are ordinary Canadians who support the rights of individual anglers to catch a halibut every so often for enjoyment and to fill up the freezer,” said a statement from the PHMA. “But most ordinary Canadians buy their halibut at the grocery store or enjoy it in a restaurant; they can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars to visit a fancy fishing lodge for a few nights. Approximately 70 per cent of the recreational halibut catch is attributed to the lodge and charter businesses.” Ultimately, conservation is an issue. Halibut are currently in a cyclical population low and the PHMA fears changes now could impact the resource longterm. “Over the last 30 years

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Government seeks to overturn ruling Gazette staff ALERT BAY – An appeal has been filed to overturn a B.C.Supreme Court decision that supported a First Nations claim that fish farms interfere with aboriginal fishing rights. Representatives of the Attorneys General of Canada and British Columbia have filed appeals to overturn a decision by Supreme Court Justice Slade. Slade’s 87-page decision Dec. 1 supported the Kwicksutaineuk/ Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation’s (KAFN) application for certification of their class-action related to the interference with aboriginal fishing rights allegedly caused by open net-cage salmon farming in their Broughton Archipelago territories. Bob Chamberlin, representative plaintiff and KAFN Chief,

expressed deep frustration and disappointment with the actions of both governments. “The class-action lawsuit seeks to answer questions First Nations in the

press release. “We have turned to the courts to ask for a fair determination as to the extent that open net-pen salmon aquaculture has impacted wild salmon stocks in the Broughton

“The health of our wild salmon populations is fundamental to our way of life and is a keystone of our cultural practices.” Bob Chamberlin

Broughton Archipelago have known the answers to for some time, but governments have failed to listen,” said Chamberlin in a

Archipelago; and whether the Province’s authorization and regulation of salmon aquaculture has caused the impact.”

Chamberlin hoped the fight to protect aboriginal fisheries had been settled. “With certification of the class-action, we hoped that a long history of government delay, denial and distraction to avoid these questions would come to an end,” said Chamberlin. “I am saddened, but not surprised at all to learn that the federal and provincial governments have chosen the path of more legal bills and delays over a sustainable fishery, fairness and progress on this important issue. These attempts to overturn Justice Slade’s carefully-reasoned decision are bad for the wild salmon, bad for First Nations and bad for the citizens of British Columbia.” Chamberlin believes salmon stocks are at risk. “Today, when juvenile pink and chum

Campaign draws criticism Gazette staff Victoria, BC – The Wilderness Committee, objecting to what they call a big-budget public relations campaign by the B.C. Salmon Farmers’ Association, released a new report on the impact salmon farms are having on wild salmon. “Our report tells the truth that the salmon farm industry is desperate to hide with their glitzy ads -- industrial salmon farming has had a significant impact on wild salmon stocks both here in B.C. and globally,”

said Tria Donaldson, Pacific coast campaigner for the Wilderness Committee. “Their ads try to discredit over a decade of peer-reviewed science linking industrial farmed salmon with disease outbreaks and sea lice infestations,” said Donaldson. The report, Shut Down Salmon Farms: Save Canada’s Pacific Wild Salmon, gives an overview of the stresses impacting wild salmon stocks, including the damage inflicted by salmon farms, such as sea lice infestations,

disease outbreaks and escaped Atlantic salmon, said a press release from the Wilderness Committee. Donaldson notes that the website BCSalmonFacts.ca is sponsored by the largest names in the international salmon farming industry - Marine Harvest Canada, Mainstream Canada, Grieg Seafood, Ewos and Skretting - all members of the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA). “Last May over 5,000 people marched on the legislature demanding an end to industrial salmon farming,” said

the campaigner. “The public pressure obviously has the industry running scared and maybe they think that flashy ads can save them. “Whether it is in Chile or Scotland, wherever there are salmon farms we see the same story – disease outbreaks, sea lice and escaped Atlantic salmon are having their toll on wild salmon and healthy oceans,” said Donaldson. “It’s time to put the protection of wild salmon ahead of the protection of corporate profits.”

salmon in our territories attempt to migrate out to the ocean, they face a gauntlet of open net-cage salmon farms, densely stocked with Atlantic salmon, which are breeding grounds for parasitic sea lice and disease,” said

Chamberlin. “This is unacceptable. The health of our wild salmon populations is fundamental to our way of life and is a keystone of our cultural practices. “We are open to doing the right thing

January 27 is Family Literacy Day in Canada! Thanks to funding from Legacies 2010, Literacy Now, Mt. Waddington has been able to assist 12 communities deliver literacy projects. The communities are Port Hardy, Coal Harbour, Fort Rupert, Holberg, Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw, Quatsino, Port Alice, Port McNeill, Sointula, Alert Bay, Woss and Kingcome Inlet. Some of the projects happening in the Mt. Waddington area include homework clubs, reading groups, computer training, youth programs, local author presentations, digital storytelling, and tutoring. To celebrate Family Literacy Day, we encourage families to play games that promote literacy and numeracy - such as board games, card games and word games. It is a great way for parents and children to practice their literacy skills and have fun. On January 27, grab your family and play a game!

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Cougar protection urged Ken Manning Gazette staff Say the word “cougar” on the North Island and people pay attention. Say that cougars need our protection, not vice versa, and you are probably in for an argument. Government and the public need to reconsider the question of killing cougars and regulatory muscle needs to be inserted behind any decisions that are made, argue scientists Corinna J. Wainwright, Chris T. Darimont and Paul C. Paquet. Their report, titled British Columbia’s Neglected Carnivore: A Conservation Assessment and Conservation Planning Guide for Cougars, presents what is, and isn’t, known about the predators so more thoughtful decisions can be made. “... the government cannot make thoughtful decisions until three critical gaps are closed: the gap in the scientific understanding of cougar ecology, the gap in the B.C. government’s ability to conserve cougars without knowing how many there are, and the lack of an ethical framework to inform decisions,” said Paquet, speaking for the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, in a news release. “Only when these gaps are closed can the province begin to determine if cougars can be managed safely and prudently.” “Although continued survival of large carnivores holds great scientific, cultural, economic and spiritual benefits for people, the cost of conserving these species often

This cougar was photographed in B.C.’s Interior. Vancouver Island and parts of the mainland are home to the largest remaining popKlaus Pommerenke photo ulations of cougars in North America. falls disproportionately their prey; fear being attacked by on disadvantaged rural • Support applied a cougar. communities,” say ecological research; The RCF researchthe scientists. They and, ers say that Vancouver acknowledge that soci• Eliminate cougar Island does indeed ology more than biol- hunting. have more cougar ogy will be a decisive Although the attacks than other factor in getting the researchers do not sup- regions. In Canada and public to hear their port hunting cougars, the United States, 20 of arguments. saying that trophy hunt- 53 such encounters that To that end the ing is unjustifiable and occurred from 1890 researchers recom- is likely to erode sup- through 1990 were on mend policymakers: port for other accept- Vancouver Island. An • Solicit and draw on able forms of hunting, additional 10 occurred traditional knowledge they say if cougar hunt- elsewhere in BC. and wisdom of aborigi- ing does continue then Accordingly, 57% of nal people and local they recommend: all North American people; • Set low, male-only interactions that result• Develop and main- quotas for management ed in injuries or death tain regular commu- units; happened in the provnication within local • Establish large, no- ince.” communities; hunting sanctuaries; “Between 1900 and • Foster a change in and, 2009, 8 people were public attitudes regard• Eliminate pursuit- killed by cougars in ing the ecological only hunting (dogs BC; although many importance of main- released to chase down believe otherwise, taining healthy preda- and tree cougars during negative encounters tor-prey systems; the months that killing with cougars have not • Implement non- is not allowed). recently increased in lethal strategies, Although it is statis- the province,” said the including education, to tically more likely that researchers. reduce cougar-human a British Columbian The 61-page report conflict and lethal con- will be killed by a details what is known trol of cougars; domestic dog, stinging about cougars and what • Protect the remain- insect, a hoofed animal remains to be learned. ing network of undis- or another human than The report can be turbed and connected by a cougar, many peo- viewed at www.rainhabitat for cougars and ple on the North Island coast.org

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CORRECTION In the Jan. 20 edition of the Gazette, Mike Kelly was misquoted in the story Fishermen rally support. Kelly did not make the statements attributed to him in an email distributed by the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber Update submitted by Yana Hrdy Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Manager P The latest trend - Social Media Make People Feel Part Of Something Facebook has made its site a whole lot more appealing for small business owners. Small business owners have the ability to seek out the people talking about them and users can get their voices heard, knowing businesses can check to see who has tagged them. However, before either party can take advantage of Facebook’s new feature, you first have to get your customers to opt into the relationship. You have to give them a reason to friend your Facebook Fan page and that’s not always easy. You have to create an incentive. Think back to high school. You joined cliques for survival and to help you feel liked, respected, wanted, etc. You joined because you were made to feel like you were missing out if you weren’t part of the group. Social networking works the same way. It is very easy to be passive on Facebook. If you want someone to take that step and openly associate themselves with your brand, you need to make them feel like they are missing out by NOT being part of your community. That they will be losing out on a common experience or missing the joke

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La Niña dictates upcoming winter weather Gazette staff The next two months of winter will bring milder weather for southern B.C. with more active storm tracks, followed by bouts of cold, says The Weather Network (TWN) in their winter update. TWN’s website calls for, “spells of milder weather

for southern B.C. along with a more active storm track at times, followed by bouts of cold. The risk of heavy coastal snows in southern BC will become increasingly less likely as February progresses. “La Niña conditions are likely to persist across the equatorial Pacific Ocean.

Independently, a major shift in the weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere is currently underway, which will modify the kind of weather impacts La Niña has delivered during the first part of winter,” said meteorologists working for TWN. Environment Canada’s

website said La Niña contributes to “the changes in the tropical Pacific that are accompanied by large modulations of the jet stream within the middle latitudes, shifting the point at which the stream normally crosses North America. The shifted jet stream contributes to large departures from

the normal location and strength of storm paths. The overall changes in the atmosphere result in temperature and precipitation anomalies over North America which can persist for several months.” The Farmer’s Almanac predicted “temperatures on the East and West coasts

will be more in line with average to normal winter conditions,” on their website. For more information see www.theweathernetwork. com, www.farmersalmanac. com/2010-canadian-farmers-almanac-weather/ or www.ec.gc.ca/adsc-cmda/

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Conservation comes first from page 1 commercial fishermen have invested in reforms to meet conservation requirements, sustain the resource for future generations, and make Pacific halibut a sustainable, healthy seafood product for consumers,” said the PHMA. “As a result of these reforms and costly investments by commercial fishermen, the British Columbia halibut fishery became the province’s first fishery to gain Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, and groups like the David Suzuki Foundation call it one of the best managed fisheries in the world.” MP John Duncan, said conservation must come first. “The key concern that we must focus on, however, is the sustainability of the resource,” said Duncan. “Management of this fishery, including allo-

cation decisions, should be based on science, thorough monitoring and good management principles. There are many examples historically to demonstrate that decisions based on politics rather than science rarely yield the best result for the fishery.” Duncan is calling for more discussion to address the concerns of sport fishermen and the lodges. “A lasting and equitable solution will require all of the parties to work together in good faith and with the best interest of the resource in mind,” said Duncan. “Our primary concern must remain the health and sustainability of the fishery, and any change must provide a fair balance between the unique West Coast requirements of the First Nation, recreation and commercial sectors.”

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In a word Clayton Harder takes his turn at the microphone during the Sunset Elementary spelling bee. Grade 5 student Kara Hitchcox won the bee and a chance to write an exam to qualify for the provincial spelling bee. J.R. Rardon photo

Regional directors debate halibut J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Unwilling to take sides in a potential rift between commercial and sport fishermen who both make their livelihood on the North Island, the Mount Waddington Regional District Board voted down a motion to submit a letter to the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans supporting the recreational halibut fishery. “To support one industry at the expense of another industry is

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a very slippery slope,” Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham said during debate held at the board’s regular meeting Jan. 18. “We need to make sure we’re not pitting one very important industry against another very important industry in this area.” The motion was proposed by Area B director Phil Wainwright, who is concerned that a shutdown of the halibut sport fishery in the middle of summer would negatively impact the local economy through the loss

of tourism. “I recommend we ask DFO to find a way to avoid closing the fishery during our busy season,” Wainwright said. “That could cause us to lose tourists to the area and hurt the economy of the area.” But other directors saw the motion as taking sides. “For the first time in 10 years, we’re seeing a lot of (commercial) activity at our port, as well as (recreational),” said Norm Prince, Area C director from Coal Harbour.

Heidi Soltau, Area A director from Sointula, pointed out there are other ways to extend the recreational fishery than to cut the percentage of fish going to the commercial sector. “If you cut down the catch limit to one a day, that would extend the season,” Soltau said. “If there is a size limit, that would help, too. “It’s a very complicated allocation issue, and I don’t think the board is equipped to deal with it at this point.” Parnham agreed,

noting that DFO has not yet announced its allocation totals for the 2011 season. Wainwright, Area D director Dave Rushton and Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney voted for the motion. Soltau, Prince, Parnham, Port Alice Mayor Gail Neeley and Alert Bay Mayor Michael Berry voted against it. A second motion, approving a letter inviting a DFO representative to attend a board meeting and discuss the halibut fishery passed.

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Whine and music mix Grumbling and complaining come easily and naturally to all humans, and North Islanders are not immune to the malady. So let’s salute the songsters of Sointula, who saw their complaints as an opportunity to provide a little humour and entertainment to the community. What started as a fun project for Artopia has turned into something bigger and better: a spot on a CD/DVD set featuring Complaints Choirs from around the world. That little song on YouTube, which complains a lot about the rain, may at first appear to be a negative portrayal of North Islanders, but it demonstrates just how well North Islanders can laugh at themselves. And we can use a laugh. For years North Islanders have been complaining, and often rightfully so, about the economy, the government and big business. We complain about our neighbours’ pets, the plethora of potholes and planned power outages. And of course, the rain. But we can all take a lesson from the Sointula Complaints Choir. Just try singing while complaining. Hard not to smile. Puts grumbling in perspective. A positive attitude and a commitment to creating a better community is the start of making real change and silencing all those complainers and their complaints. Then all North Islanders will really have to complain about is the rain.

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NDP’s problems go much deeper VICTORIA – As the minutes ticked down to last week’s deadline for NDP leadership candidates to sell memberships, the Adrian Dix campaign brought in stacks of memberships. Rival candidates Harry Lali and Mike Farnworth cried foul, but the party brass decided the rules were just guidelines, and they’ll accept the memberships. So Dix is now the frontrunner. As stinky as this is, it’s not the NDP’s biggest problem. Dix’s campaign launching remarks point to another. He chose a theme of wealth redistribution. “Analysis from all over the developed world demonstrates that the polarization of wealth and power, and the growth of poverty, have very significant financial and social costs imposed on our children and our communities by the growing divide in our society,” he said. Dix didn’t indicate how he intends to correct this

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“morally wrong” situation. But another political controversy in Vancouver offers a clue. B.C. Liberal MLA Kash Heed is being investigated by the RCMP over campaign leaflets distributed to the Chinese community in Vancouver-Fraserview in 2009. The problem was the anonymous nature of the brochures and the way they were paid for. One leaflet claimed the NDP supports a “death tax” on inheritance. This would

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be one way to realize Dix’s dream, although it’s not one espoused recently by candidates. If you look up the B.C. NDP constitution, you’ll find it starts by declaring loyalty to “democratic socialist principles,” defined as: “a) the production and distribution of goods and services shall be directed to meeting the social and individual needs of people and not for profit, b) the modification and control of the operations of monopolistic productive and distributive organizations through economic and social planning towards these ends, and c) where necessary, the extension of the principle of social ownership.” Now this is watered down from the old NDP philosophy, but there remains a definite whiff of Cuba and Venezuela. Dix and leadership rival John Horgan both worked for the NDP governments of the 1990s. Horgan

describes a “capital strike” that hit B.C. after the NDP was elected. His terminology hints at a conspiracy of capitalists to pull investment from B.C. To Horgan I reply that this is an understandable reaction to a party explicitly opposed to profit. To Dix, I would say I look forward to his analysis of income inequality in the developed world. My understanding is that if it weren’t for private capital and competition, there wouldn’t be much of a developed world to analyze. Actually there is a modern policy that equalizes wealth by supporting the poor and placing more of the burden on those most able to pay, while encouraging investment. It’s called the harmonized sales tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Allocation fight threatens fishery Dear editor, Re: Fishermen rally support. As a commercial halibut fisherman and North Island resident, I feel I must add to the debate regarding limitations in the recreational halibut fishery. The topic, while worthy of discussion, has been misdirected and fueled by charter and lodge business owners who are trying to rally public support prior to the commencement of the fishing season. The perspective put forward, however, does little for small coastal communities and First Nations which rely on this resource for sustenance. It also compromises a commercial fishery which has safeguarded this resource for genera-

tions, and is regarded as a world leader in accountability, sustainability, and best fishing practices. The alignment of fishing lodge/charter business interests with sport fishermen is no longer sensible or in the best interest of the resource or the public. Allocation issues need to be addressed separately for these two user groups which have very different interests. (Unchecked access to halibut by the lodge/charter businesses will lead to increased pressure on local fishing grounds, to the detriment of local anglers and First Nations). The lodge/ charter operators need to acknowledge that they are commercial entities and start operating within

"Allocation issues need to be addressed separately for these two user groups ..." Tom Russell

management schemes set up to protect the resource. Options brought forward through the Pacific halibut allocation policy, which the Sport Fish Advisory Board (SFAB) refuse to meaningfully engage, have provided a mechanism so that the recreational sector—particularly the lodge/ charter business—could continue to access the resource. Halibut allocation can move between sectors and fleets using market-based transactions, and DFO can track the catch

and quota. It would allow the lodge/charter sector to see an increase in the value of their operations and be better able to define their fishing season for guests. However, it appears the lodge/charter business sector would rather lobby government and get unlimited access to halibut, removing unlimited numbers from the local fishing grounds. Local sport fishermen have to ask themselves if the SFAB is truly representing their interests, or simply the interest of business

entities. The demands of the SFAB are a direct attack on the feasibility of the commercial halibut fishery. The impact of appropriating halibut from the commercial sector will not be confined to halibut fishermen – the entire worldrenowned groundfish integration program will be jeopardized by reducing the halibut needed by dogfish, lingcod, and sablefish fishermen to sustain their operations. Additionally, these demands are being put forward at a time when halibut abundance is low. BC commercial halibut fishermen have seen their allowable catch levels (and incomes) reduced by approximately 47% since 2007. We are

near the point where some fishermen will find it no longer feasible to continue. The erosion of the commercial fleet does not help your community. For many years the commercial fleet, in conjunction with DFO and First Nations, have made efforts to work with the SFAB, to come up with a solution that benefits all stakeholders. While we welcome public input and acknowledgement of the issues, it would be far more productive to continue discussions outside of the political realm where science, conservation, and management are at the forefront and not business interests. Tom Russell F/V Quatsino Star

Development needed to spur economy Dear editor, I have lived on the North Island for more than three years and feel I have to comments about the general state of the economy here. I understand there used to be a vibrant economy here. There was a lot of logging, a large mine, substantial fishing. The communities were growing, property values were increasing, commodities which are unavailable today could be bought. Today, I see a decreasing population, businesses closed or struggling to survive, real estate that takes forever to sell. I look in the paper at the classified ads and see

virtually no career opportunities. Nothing changes. It does not appear to be getting any better in the forseeable future. So, I ask myself, why is it like this? The only conclusion I can draw is that there is a lack of interest in resource development. This is where the real dollars are, and that is a reality. I see an emphasis on tourism and very little else. I am not against tourism, but with the exception of a few businesses who specifically cater to the hospitality industry, it does virtually nothing for anyone else. I also sense a general attitude that this is way it is, and that’s all there is to it. Does it have to

be this way? I should say not! To effect change however takes determination on behalf of all people who are affected by this situation. I see articles in the newspaper about the pitfalls of resource development. I just read an article about the possibilty of an oil spill and what a horror that would be. I don’t see oil and gas development as being the bad thing that is so often portrayed in the media. We use oil and gas products every day, and we will continue to do so for the forseeable future, until something else replaces it. Until then, we should focus our attention on a resource which can be

had, is very commercially viable, and provides jobs and wealth for those involved in it. This is not the only resource we have available to us here on the North Island. I believe in the surrounding area there are potentially rich deposits of copper and molybdenum, perhaps other valuable minerals. I have heard rumours, but no solid plans from a large mining company. I am aware of the Knob Hill Wind Farm Project. I applaud it, and hope it goes ahead. We have to take a new approach to change the economy here. Pressure has to be brought upon the federal and provincial govern-

ments to create an environment where economic development is welcomed rather than hindered. Some of the environmental groups need to be sidelined rather than consulted, because we all know what their reaction to any kind of development is – they never want anything to happen. I see many problems facing the North Island with regards to the economy here, I am offering my opinion as to what remedy is available to improve the situation for all of us who want to improve our lot. Jerry Hempler Port McNeill

Make a difference on your next North Island walk Dear editor; Feeling sluggish after the holidays, and knowing I have to return to work soon, I decided a walk would get me going. I shut off the new LCD TV, put on my winter coat and gloves, put on my dog’s leash and headed out. Walking toward Beach Camp at the end of Mine Road, I was noticing the amount of water in the ditches from the heavy rain, when I noticed a few alumi-

num cans and plastic containers scattered along the sides of the road. It became quite consistent even along the gravel road. Black bears can leave a trail of garbage and the high winds here can also scatter it everywhere. But most of this gave evidence of people just tossing it as they are walking or driving. I never recycled or even cared when I grew up and into my teens until I had children. One day I had

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to clean up broken glass in a park so they could play safely. That became the turning point. I started out recycling just plastic, and now I recycle most things, use the cloth shopping bags, and I bring in my bottles for a refund. Among the many walks I have gone on, this one was no different. Just thinking about picking it up, but I had nowhere to put it, so I just kept walking by another styrofoam coffee

cup, chip bag, and cigarette package. I tried not to notice, calling my dog and concentrating on my walk. Suddenly, looking at about waist height, hanging off a branch was a white plastic bag. I couldn’t walk past it this time. I took a look inside discovering it was clean and empty. I actually said out loud, “Fine, I’ll do it!” So I grabbed it and kept walking until I bent down to pick up a plastic cup,

then a clear plastic Ziploc bag. Further on, a foil chip bag. By the time I was halfway to my destination, the bag was almost full. Just about the same time I picked up another slightly dirty but empty plastic bag. My shoes were wet, and my gloves were soaked and dirty. I could see my efforts paid off. It really did look better and felt better not to walk past all that garbage. Although nobody but my

dog was around to pat me on the back, I knew I had done a good deed. Slowly, I made my way home. I separated the bottles from the garbage, and realized how many people actually benefited from my walk today. I challenge everyone who enjoys a walk to bring a bag with you and give yourself a pat on the back. Sandra Wilson Port McNeill

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January 29 Celebrate the birthday of the great Scottish bard at Port McNeill Legion’s Robert Burn’s Dinner. Highland dancing is featured at 6 p.m., followed by a delicious Roast Beef dinner with Haggis served by the Ladies Auxiliary. Tickets $15 are available from Debbie Anderson at 250956-3682, leave a message stating your name and how many you would like at the Legion 250-956-4551.

February 13 Dinner and a Movie. (a pre-release movie) at the PH Baptist Church. Two showings 3:30 and 6 p.m. $3 per person. FMI www.porthardybaptist.ca

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February 9 In partnership with Small Business BC, Community Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “Getting Business Online: A Website” #14 - 311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca. February 12 Georgia Strait Big Band with Sue Medley and Jenn Forsland on vocals. Pure swing and jazz listening pleasure. Dance floor and a buffet dinner. Doors open 5:30, dinner 6:00, performance 7:30 p.m. at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Tickets $45 at the Hobby Nook, Cafe Guido, PH Museum and Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, www. niconcert.ca.

February 15 Broughton Sports Club Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm in the library at Sunset Elementry School.

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Members of the Island’s End Quilters Guild surround District Parent Advisory Committee North Zone Co-chair Danita Schmidt (left) to present a cheque for $2,788.50 in support of the Food in Schools program. Ken Manning photo

Stand up, be counted Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – The 2011 census is important, said Mayor Bev Parnham. “I can’t overemphasize how important this is to the community,” said Parnham at a council meeting Jan. 11. “It is directly related to a lot of our funding. We want to make sure everybody gets counted.” Parnham’s comments were in response to a letter from Statistics Canada requesting the District’s assistance in promoting the census to be taken in May 2011. Letters of support Port Hardy council will provide letters of support for two projects. Providence Place is seeking funding from a number of sources to upgrade and convert the old hotel facility they bought last year. “Our objective is to house and support those who can no longer live in isolation yet are independent, can’t afford the costs or feel lonely and unsafe,” said a letter from Heather Gordon, a volunteer with Providence Place. A letter will also support the Grassroots Garden Society in their

Council Meeting Port Hardy bid for a WalmartEvergreen Green Grant of $10,000 to create

their third garden, a traditional food and medicine garden, on Park Drive. Canada Day The District is hoping for a grant to help

ramp up Canada Day celebrations. The volunteer group planning the celebrations at Storey’s Beach Park are hoping to expand the parade, add craft and information booths

for adults, increase the number of activities for children and offer live entertainment for all. The grant for $2,660 would cover about half the cost for the event.

Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT McNEILL – The Ministry of Highways has given the green light for a crossing light at a dangerous intersection. Coun. Aaron Frost said he has verbal confirmation that a twoyear pilot project has been agreed to for a solar-powered crossing light at Campbell Way and McNeill Road/ Pioneer Hill Drive, by the ice arena. Frost said they had hoped to see the lights at the Haddington Crescent crossing as well but an existing flashing light negated that. Mine Road was also discussed. All three crosswalks are used by students to access the community’s three schools.

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The next challenge will be to find funding for the crossing lights, said Frost.

Aaron Frost “I will be approaching some community groups,” said Frost. “The cost is $7,000 to $10,000.” The crossing lights would be placed on either side of the highway and be pedestrian activated.

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Teens tagged flood photos like this on Facebook to raise money for flood relief. For each teen’s vote the local credit union received $1 to support a local charity. North Island teens pushed the Salvation ARmy Mt. Waddington Disaster Relief Fund to number three on the list and raised $6,450. Teresa Bird file photo

Teens tag for charities Gazette staff Vancouver – Vancouver Island teens led the province in doing something charitable for their own communities, said Central 1 Credit Union. North Island teens stood up and were counted, literally, pushing the Salvation Army Mt. Waddington Disaster Relief Fund to number three on the list of most-supported charities and earning $6,450 for beleaguered victims of the region’s September floods. Flood relief funds of $8,360 were also donated to the Canadian Red Cross BC Floods Response pushing it to number one on the list. On Jan. 19, Central 1 announced the results

of a province-wide campaign that challenged young adults to Be Remarkable by helping to distribute

the funds. Sixteen regions in B.C. were each represented by a photo album on the Be Remarkable

“By harnessing a little regional pride online, young people were able to support local causes that are important to them,” Martin Reed

$100,000 to local charities. The initiative, led by Central 1 on behalf of British Columbia’s 45 credit unions, used the popular social networking site Facebook as the mechanism to allocate and distribute

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Ken Manning Gazette staff Representation School District 85 trustees agreed to start “right away” on the groundwork for changes to the makeup of the board. The proposed changes would address inequities in the percentage of the population that each trustee represents. At the Dec. 13 school board meeting the board voted 4-2 to table questions of the number of trustees and redrawing boundaries until May. But at their regular meeting, Jan. 10, held at North Island Secondary School, Trustee Eric Hunter

Ann Hory said that upon reflection and after hearing from the public and press, he wanted to find a way to move more quickly to redress the inequities. Following some discussion, Trustee Ann Hory summed up the

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Clockwise from top left. Young Naturalist Club members, Megan and Rebecca Griffiths, Michael Hoskin, and Jaylon Grenier received T-shirts and hats for attending a required number of Explorer Days. Rebecca Olesen works on identifying specimans with her daughter, Louise and others in the next two photos. Jackie Hildering with another group checking a reference book.

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Complaints hit high note Teresa Bird Gazette staff SOINTULA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Griping with gusto. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what a choir in Sointula does on a new set of CDs featuring Complaints Choirs from around the world. A Complaints Choir sets complaints to song, singing out islandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; frustration. The Complaints Choir concept was started by Tellervo Kalleinen of Finland and Oliver Kockta-Kallienen of Germany in 2004. The first choir performance of complaints was in Birmingham, England in 2005 and since then Complaints Choirs have popped up all over the world, including Sointula. Their performances are all over YouTube. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We, the hearty souls of Sointula, have joined

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had more than enough material to work with, said Soltau. The song they produced is called History Always Trumps

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Gazette staff A 21-foot grey Caukins boat trailer shown in the photo on the right was stolen from the parking lot at Coal Harbour sometime between Dec. 20 and Jan. 4. The B.C. license plate number is ULT-25Y and the vehicle identification number

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. January 28 Commercial hockey Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. January 28-30 Curling Port Alice Curling Club men’s open bonspiel. Times tba. Info, 250284-6678. January 29 Rep hockey Playoffs - North Island Eagles peewees host Saanich, 2 p.m., Port Hardy. January 29-30 Minor hockey Port McNeill Midget tournament at Chilton Regional Arena. Raffle table, concession. Games begin 10 a.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Playoffs Sunday beginning 9:15 a.m. January 30 B League hockey Hardy Buoys vs. Stars, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. February 4 Commercial hockey Islanders at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. February 5 Rep hockey Playoffs - North Island Eagles peewees host Victoria, 1 p.m., Port Alice. February 4-6 Minor hockey Port Hardy Bantam tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Times tba. Curling Broughton Curling Club women’s bonspiel in Port McNeill. Times tba.

Rally lifts bantams to victory J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Curtis McCarrick scored three straight goals, including the game-winner, as the North Island Eagles bantam rep hockey team roared back from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over Alberni Valley in the final game of the Vancouver Island Hockey League Tier 2 season. The Bantams (17-11, 4-6 league) will now slide into Tier 3 for the Vancouver Island playoffs and the hunt for a berth in the Provincial Championships. “We’re definitely hoping to keep the momentum going into the playoffs,” bantam coach Clint Cadwallader said. “It’s a lot better going in on a high than on a low.” The Eagles were about as low as they could have been early in the second period,

Eagles bantam Riley Browne is pinned to the boards by Alberni Valley's Matt Oliver. J.R. Rardon photo with Alberni sitting on a 3-0 a rebound of a McCarrick lead. shot at 5:22 of the second But Chad Bell punched in and Tyson Cadwallader

rounded the net to set up McCarrick’s one-timer from the circle at 8:39 as the bantams clawed within 3-2 at the mid-game ice cleaning. Despite the shaky first half, there was no yelling from the coaches in the dressing room during intermission. “All the kids spoke and told themselves how much they wanted to win it,” Clint Cadwallader said. “Then they went out and just plain outworked (Alberni) in the second half. It was a good effort win.” McCarrick drew the bantams even at 15:29 of the second off another slick pass from Tyson Cadwallader. He got the game-winner with just 2:12 left in the game, on a easy chip into an open net after the rebound of Bell’s slap shot from the slot eluded Alberni goalie Ryan Price.

Bell finished with three assists. Goalies Clayton Ellis and Riley Mathieson each played a half in net, with Mathieson getting the victory in relief. Comox 6, Eagles 4 On Sunday, the bantams traveled for a final exhibition against the Comox Chiefs Tier 1 club, and twice came from behind to tie the game before falling in the third period. Malcolm Browne and Tyson Cadwallader had firstperiod goals to tie the game 2-2, and Darryl Coon and Coltton Slater scored in the second to make it 4-4 before Comox got the game-winner at 12:01 of the third. McCarrick had three assists in the loss. Single assists went to Tyren Dustin, Thomas Coon, Darryl Coon, Slater and Bell.

Peewees take momentum into playoffs J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Their early season struggles behind them, the North Island Eagles rep peewees will carry some momentum with them into their next struggle — the Vancouver Island Hockey League playoffs. Matthew Cahill scored a hat trick and Brandon Purdey tallied the game-winner Sunday as the peewees closed out the regular season with a 4-2 victory over Comox at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. The win was the team’s third straight to close out the league season and lifted the Eagles (8-16, 4-6) into

Player Proﬁle Number: 5 Position: Defence Hometown: Port Hardy Team: Robbie Heavenor Midget

Rep midgets wrap regular season with win —Page 14 third place in Tier 3 after starting the season 1-6 in league play. The peewees will open the playoffs at home, with a 2 p.m. game Saturday against Saanich in Port Hardy. “They’re playing well,” peewee coach Dan Wilson said. “Now it’s just a case of finetuning the machine for the next season (playoffs).” The peewees, who very nearly missed entering a team in the league due to low turn-

Bantams No games

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Eagles peewee goalie Nyck Ruel makes a pad save in Sunday's win over Comox. J.R.Rardon photo

out during last fall’s tryouts, began the season with eight skaters fresh from atoms and/or new to contact hockey. The Eagles went out

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midway through the second, Purdey charged in from the right boards and buried a shot from the low slot while being knocked to the ice at 14:32 of the period. Cahill pushed the lead to 4-1 on a backhand at 16:38. Comox got one more goal, on a redirect in traffic in the opening minute of the third period, but Eagles goalie Nyck Ruel and the defence shut the door for the rest of the period. The peewees’ playoff run will continue Feb. 5 in Port Alice, with a 1 p.m. game against Victoria. They will then travel for games Feb. 12 and 13 at Juan de Fuca and Kerry Park.

Player Proﬁle Number: 15 Position: Defence Hometown: Port McNeill Team: Coltton Slater Bantam

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Rally gives Devils 5-5 tie Hickes is set J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Ryan Rushton capped an end-to-end rush with a goal off the facemask of opposing goalie Adam Hall with 1:46 to play Sunday as the Port McNeill Ice Devils salvaged a 5-5 tie with the Neucel Islanders in Commercial Hockey League play at Chilton Regional Arena. The Islanders of Port Alice had jumped ahead 5-3 with a fourgoal outburst in the final period. But Shay Peterson’s point-blank rebound goal with 2:22 remaining drew the Devils within a goal, and Rushton’s rush earned the hosts a point in the league standings. In other league games last weekend, the Port Hardy Warriors topped the Islanders 5-2 Friday in Port Alice, and the surging Devils edged the Port Hardy Bulls 7-6 Friday in Port Hardy. In Sunday’s game, the Devils’ Shane Murdoch and the Islanders’ Dave Stewart traded goals as the teams skated to a

Ice Devils defenseman Glenn Moore, left, has a front-row view as teammate Bill Rushton tangles with the Islanders' Russell Murray Sunday in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon photo

first-period draw. After Peterson gave the Devils (6-6-2) a 2-1 lead on a rebound score early in the second period, the Islanders erupted with three goals — two of them from Russell Murray — in a span of 1:43 to grab a 4-2 edge. Murdoch trimmed the lead with his second goal of the game at 9:38 of the final period, but the Islanders answered

with Stewart’s onetimer off a nifty crossing pass from Mike Schofield. Schofield also scored for the Islanders (4-72). Bob Wells was in goal for the Devils. Warriors 5, Islanders 2 Five different players scored as the Warriors (7-5-3) pulled away from a 2-2 intermission tie and regained

the league lead. Shelby Cockell, Cole Morton, Trygg Carlson, Quinn Mellow and Barclay Burroughs each found the net in the win, with Mellow adding two assists. Jason Saunders got the win in goal. Bruce Murray scored both goals for the Islanders, with assists going to Stewart and Jason Roper.

Devils 7, Bulls 6 In Port Hardy, Friday, the Devils crafted a 7-3 lead and then hung on down the stretch to knock the Bulls (7-61) from a share of the league lead. Bill Rushton and Murdoch scored two goals each and Glenn Moore and Kurtis Grant added singles to give Wells a cushion. Barney Wilson scored twice and Scott Williams had a goal and three assists for the Bulls. Chad Mackenzie, Shawn Patterson and Richard Burgess also scored for the Bulls, who pulled to 7-6 with 3:13 left. Tyler Fuller took the loss in goal. Men’s Commercial Hockey League Standings Through Jan. 25 Team Warriors Bulls Devils Islanders

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Friday, Jan. 21 Devils 7, Bulls 6 Warriors 5, Islanders 2 Sunday, Jan. 23 Islanders 5, Devils 5, tie Friday, Jan. 28 Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m.,

The 32nd annual Oscar Hickes Memorial Hockey Tournament will take place Mar. 10-13 at Port Alice arena. The event features action in recreational, commercial, competitive and old-timers divisions. To enter a team or for additional information, call Russell Murray at 250-284-6393.

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Midgets wrap up with victory J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Eric Kennelly rifled home a slap shot from the blue line early in the third period Saturday as the North Island Eagles midgets wrapped up the Vancouver Island Hockey League Tier 3 regular season with a gritty, 3-2 win over Comox at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Kennelly’s gamewinner came on a glorified dump-in as he crossed the blue line ahead of his teammates in the opening seconds of the third period, and gave the Eagles (18-42 overall, 7-2-1 league) a 3-1 lead. The score proved critical when the Chiefs answered two minutes later on a slap shot through traffic to close to 3-2. Eagles goalie Lucas Robertson and

"Maybe it's good we had a close one to get ready." John Murgatroyd

Eagles midget Robert Cahill holds back a Comox opponent after J.R. Rardon photo sliding into the boards Sunday in Port Hardy.

a strong defence did the rest as the midgets were unable to pad the lead against a team it beat 14-1 early in the season. “In the playoffs, none of the games are going

to be blowouts,” midget coach John Murgatroyd said. “Maybe it’s good we had a close one to get ready. You’ve got to find a way to win when you don’t play your best game.”

Murgatroyd did credit a strong effort from the Comox goalie, who kept his team in the game early when the Eagles dominated play and threw pucks at the net.

The visitors actually scored first following a scoreless first half, netting a wrist shot from the circle at 10:42 of the second period. That seemed to wake the slumbering Eagles offence, which responded with goals from Justin Gelinas and Mitchell Walker over the final seven minutes of the period to take the lead for good. The midgets will be off this weekend while the schedule is made for the playoffs, which begin the weekend of Feb. 5-6.

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Familiar foes meet in tourney finals Gazette staff It was reunion day during the finals of the annual Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association’s atom hockey tournament at Chilton Regional Arena Sunday. After two days and 15 round-robin games to sort out the matchups for Sunday’s playoffs, host Port McNeill found itself matched with local rival Port Hardy in the 9th-10th place game. Another final pit the tourney’s two Campbell River teams, and the two Oceanside entries, the Predators and Red Wings, met for the championship of the 10-team tournament. Port McNeill and Port Hardy tied 4-4 in the day’s first game. With limited time available for the five finals, no overtime or shootout could be held to break the tie. Kaisha Laird had two goals and Kristopher Jolliffe and Clayton Bono also scored for Port McNeill. Nigel Walkus had two goals

to pace Port Hardy, with Bree-Ann Henderson and David Charlie scoring once each. The first career goal of Steven Martynyk highlighted Port Alice’s 10-7 win over Gold River in the seventh-place game. The diminutive Martynyk, a novice playing up a division to help fill out the atom roster, was mobbed by teammates after his goal, which helped avenge a 6-5 loss to Gold River in the first round and gave Port Alice its second win of the tourney. Justin Sexton and Alec Schmidt each scored hat tricks in the win, and Becca Spafford and Tiffany Watson added goals in the victory. The Oceanside Predators edged the Oceanside Red Wings 3-2 for the tournament title. In the thirdplace game, the Hawks topped the Eagles 4-2 in a matchup of Campbell River clubs. In the fifth-place contest, Alberni Valley shaded Comox, 7-6.

Port McNeill Atom Tournament

Oceanside's Graeme Lamperson tumbles over Port McNeill goalie Kristopher Joliffe after Joliffe stopped his shot. Below, Port Hardy's Tianna Walkus breaks from the pack. Bottom, Gold River's Cody Savey and Port Alice's Justin Sexton duel. J.R. Rardon photo

Triathlon set for Sunday in Port Hardy Gazette staff The Tri-Port Multisport Club will hold its Try a Tri competition for adults, youth and kids Sunday at Port Hardy Recreation Centre. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m., with the first-time kids starting shortly before 9 a.m.

and the traditional kids, youth and adult divisions to follow. An entry fee of $5 is required to offset the pool rental. For adults, the triathlon will feature a 400metre swim, a 10-kilometre indoor bike and a 2.5-km outdoor run. Shorter distances will

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In the future, our genetic makeup will help doctors determine whether a drug will work when prescribed. We’ve all heard stories how a drug didn’t work well for someone but did for others. Researchers are looking at our genes and are finding certain markers that can influence whether a drug will be effective or not. The science is in its early days but shows promise for the future. There is a direct relationship between the amount of fat you have around your middle (called visceral fat that’s deep inside the abdomen) and how flexible your arteries are. The more fat, the stiffer the arteries. The solution to reducing visceral fat is eating less and exercising more. It could save your life. Progress in science and medicine builds on discoveries from the past. Back in 1869, Dr. Paul Langerhans dissected the pancreas and discovered small groups of specialized cells. Later, it will be found that these cells are the source of insulin in the body and are now called the islets of Langerhans. In Canada, 62% of people over the age of 65 receive at least five different prescription medications. As pharmacists, we are often asked questions like “How do these drugs know where to go?” and “Can the combination cause problems?” Knowing the answers to those types of questions is our job as your pharmacist. Being a pharmacist requires continuous learning to keep up on all the lastest news in medications. It helps us to serve you better.

Local team results Gold River 6, Port Alice 5 Port Alice goals: Justin Sexton 3, Morgan Roper, Tiffany Watson. Assists: Sexton, Jackson Cole. Camp. River Hawks 7, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Nigel Walkus, David Charlie. Assist: Cody Walkus. Oceanside Predators 8, Port Alice 2 Port Alice goals: Alec Schmidt, Sexton. Assists: Cole, Becca Spafford. Oceanside Red Wings 7, Port McNeill 4 Port McNeill goals: Mackenzie Murgatroyd, Carson Strang, Benton Browne, Clayton Bono. Assists: Murgatroyd, Strang, William Johnson, Mandy Foldy, Kristopher Jolliffe. C.R. Eagles 14, Port McNeill 5 Port McNeill goals: Bono 2, Jolliffe, Browne, Rebecca Bosma. Assists: Trey Iceton, Kaisha Laird, Jordan Riehl. Alberni 7, Port Hardy 3 Port Hardy goals: Taylor Ranger, Trent Dunlop, Charlie. Port Alice 8, Comox 7 Port Alice goals: Sexton 4, A. Schmidt 2, Watson, Cole. Assists: Watson 2, Cole 2. Goalies: Jolliffe, Jaylen Ager. Comox 6, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Charlie, Tianna Walkus. Assist: Devin White. Alberni 8, Port McNeill 7 Port McNeill goals: Jolliffe 2, Laird 2, Bono 2, Travis Shade. Assists: Laird, Bono, Aidan Mohan. Playoffs 9th-10th: Port McNeill 4, Port Hardy 4, tie Port McNeill goals: Laird 2, Jolliffe 1, Bono 1. Goalie: Browne. Port Hardy goals: N. Walkus 2, Charlie, Bree-Ann Henderson. Assists: Josh Borg, Sonya Walkus. Goalie: Tim Alfred. 7th-8th: Port Alice 10, Gold River 7 Port Alice goals: Sexton 3, A. Schmidt 3, Spafford, Watson, Steven Martynyk. Assists: Sexton, A. Schmidt. Goalie: Ager. 5th-6th: Alberni 7, Gold River 6 3rd-4th: CR Hawks 4, CR Eagles 2 Championship: Oceanside Predators 3, Oceanside Red Wings 2

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June 9, 1927 - January 11, 2011 Ned passed away in his 84th year at the Nanaimo Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village, two years after being diagnosed with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. The beloved husband and best friend of Prudence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prueâ&#x20AC;? Anna France (nee Beecher) for 58 years. Loving father of three daughters: Sheila Burke (Russ) of Nanaimo; Deborah Zealand, of Port Hardy and Alison France of Courtenay. Also son Duncan France of Port McNeill. Adoring â&#x20AC;&#x153;Papaâ&#x20AC;? to Heidi Zealand Hutchinson (Mark) of Victoria; Shaun Zealand of Victoria; Bradley Zealand of Port Hardy; Drew Burke (Lily) of ToďŹ no; Stuart and Mary Burke of Nanaimo; Desiree and Sheena France of Port Hardy. Also, great grandson Rylan France of Port Hardy. Ned leaves his dear brother, Malcolm France (Christeen) of Ladner; nephew Christopher; nieces Anne and Fiona and cousins John MacLennan of Beauly, Scotland and Mary Bell of London, England. He also leaves special friends Les Melan of Nanaimo; Nils Nelson of Port Hardy; Alistair Milne of Inverness, Scotland; and Sandy Ritchie of Beauly, Scotland. Ned was predeceased by his father â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willieâ&#x20AC;? France in 1934 and his ten year old sister, Anne Elizabeth France in 1943 in Scotland; and by his stepfather Norman Woodward in 1987 and his mother Ethel Woodward in 1990 in Port Hardy. Ned was born in 1927 to William Henderson Mitchell France and Ethel Constance France (nee MacLennan) in Beauly, Scotland. At the age of 18 he was called up by the British Army (army of occupation, immediately after the Second World War ended) in 1945. He was stationed in Germany, Belgium and Holland for three years. He was demobbed in 1948 and joined his mother and brother in Port Hardy on his 21st birthday, June 9, 1948. Ned worked for Alice Lake Logging in Port Hardy and in 1953 he began a four year aircraft engineer apprenticeship with BC Airlines at the Port Hardy Airport. He was in charge of aircraft maintenance for many years until he decided to have a career change. In 1974 he bought a 39â&#x20AC;&#x2122; troller, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ebieâ&#x20AC;? and commercially ďŹ shed salmon (with wife Prue) until his retirement in 1999 when he was 72. He was a member of the Aero Club and director of the PaciďŹ c Trollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association; the Harbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commission; the Port Hardy Historical Society; and the North Vancouver Island Salmon Enhancement Society. Ned loved ďŹ&#x201A;ying and in the early 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got his commercial pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence in Vancouver. For a few years he shared ownership in an amphibious plane, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seabeeâ&#x20AC;?. He and his friends loved to land on the lakes and ďŹ sh. Ned also had a passion for boats and the ocean and aboard the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cairngormâ&#x20AC;?. Each summer in the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s he took the family north to many wonderful destinations, especially West Beach, Calvert Island. Ned loved to travel, (especially to Scotland) was an avid golfer and a skilled woodworker. He spent many hours in his basement creating things for the family. Ned lived at Storeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach for ďŹ fty-ďŹ ve years and loved to walk on the beach, especially with his beloved dog â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tiggiâ&#x20AC;?. We all miss you Ned. The family would like to thank and is appreciative of the great care and concern shown by Dr. DeWit; the staff at Eagle Ridge Manor in Port Hardy; Dr. Fletcher and the staff at the Nanaimo Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Villing in Nanaimo. A celebration of life service will be held on February 5th, 2011 at 2:00pm at the St. Columba United Anglican Church in Port Hardy (9190 Granville St. Port Hardy) with Reverend Rob Hutchison ofďŹ ciating. Refreshments, provided by the church ladies group, will be served after the service in the hall downstairs. Everyone is welcome. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, the family would appreciate donations made to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of BC. Arrangements entrusted to the Yates Funeral Home.

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No longer among us but forever in our hearts. Following a brief battle with cancer, George passed away peacefully in the Port McNeill Hospital. A long time resident of the North Island, George was predeceased by his beloved wife Lorraine (Babe), his daughter Darlene Fugle, and his son Calvin. He is survived by his children Barry (Kathy), Clifford (Christine), Raymond (Ulla), and Susie; his grandchildren Gordon, Tammy, Ajana (Danel), David (Carmen), Ryan (Karen), Clinton, Lorri (Charles), Kandi, Jamie, Brandon, Justin and Steve; and by his twelve great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Port McNeill Hospital for their dedicated and compassionate care. A celebration of Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall in Port McNeill at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 29. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to various charities may be made in Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory

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Thursday, January 27, 2011 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Jim Preus

of Looney Bin Toys

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Jim passed away suddenly after a brief illness with cancer. James Daniel Preus was born in Edmonton on August 7, 1938. Predeceased by his parents Rader and Ione, son Brian and daughter Cindy. He is survived by his wife Gail, daughter Bonnie (Cory), son Peter, stepdaughter Alexandra, granddaughter Lindsey, grandsons Christopher and Daniel and great grandson Aidan. Brothers Esmond, Rudy and Dick, sisters Karen and Marilyn and many nieces and nephews as well as his aunt Nadine. Jim was a naval cadet and after graduating high school, Jim joined the Navy, where he spent 8 years. Then after that he worked for logging companies as a driller and blaster building roads. Jim always loved woodworking and after he retired he spent all his time making wonderful wooden toys for kids. He also made replicas of logging equipment for what he called his big boy’s toys. Many children in BC, across Canada, Austrailia, Germany and Great Britain have been the recipient of his toys. Jim loved his dogs, but had a special fondness for his orange cat, Gus (also known as his orange dog, as the cat followed him everywhere). Services will be held on Saturday, January 29th at 2:00 pm at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation & Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. For those who wish, donations to the SPCA Box 1284, Comox, BC V9N 7Z8 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/11

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

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

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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 11/11

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

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP “A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christians” - Monthly “large group” gatherings - Food, Fellowship & Encouragement - Home-Group gatherings and studies Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Our next gathering: Sun. Dec. 12th 5 PM - Pot-luck dinner at the Scout/Guide Hall in Port McNeill Everyone welcome... bring a friend!

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

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 Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

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

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

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sundays Worship & Sunday School 9:00am Thursdays 4 pm Bible Study Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek Eucharist Reverend Rob Hutchison All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/11

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:15 am-Sabbath School 11:30 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/11

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN PLAN ID: IFP.PMP.5.2011-16

International Forest Products Ltd. (Interfor), Kingcome MidCoast Operations, is developing a Pest Management Plan as prescribed under the Integrated Pest Management Act. This plan will describe a vegetation management program using Integrated Pest Management including herbicides. The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan is to ensure the establishment of healthy new forests and to protect environmental values. Vegetation control methods include manual girdling, power saw cutting, backpack broadcast, and basal application. The proposed area of the plan includes Forest Licences: A19238, A77806 and A77807 within the North Island-Central Coast Forest District. The plan area is located west of Port Alice, north of Brooks Peninsula and south of the entrance to Quatsino Sound. It includes areas north of Side Bay and east of the Paciﬁc Ocean and Lawn Point Park. The eastern boundary is the height of land from Cliffe Point to Lemare Lake, following the western shoreline of Lemare Lake and heading south. Also included are areas north of Klaskino Inlet and south of O’Connell Lake, including the Klaskish River drainage. The herbicides that are proposed for use include Vision, VisionMAX and Vantage Forestry (glyphosate) and Release*MSO (triclopyr). The Pest Management Plan is proposed to take effect on April 1, 2011 and expire April 1, 2016. The proposed plan and maps can be examined in detail at the Port Hardy and Port Alice branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, the North Island Central Coast Forest District ofﬁce in Port McNeill and at the following address: International Forest Products Limited 1250-A Ironwood Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 6H5 Tel: (250) 286-1881 / Fax: (250) 286-3412 ATTENTION: James Kantor, RPF A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

HELP WANTED MINE ACCOUNTANT Quinsam Coal Corporation is seeking a designated accountant for the position of Mine Accountant at the Quinsam Coal Mine in Campbell River. Duties will include month-end adjusting entries, consolidations, preparation of operating reports and forecasts and assisting with budgets. The successful candidate will have a CGA, CMA or CA designation, two to ﬁve years of progressive accounting experience, a strong working knowledge of IFRS, and excellent computer, analytical and communication skills. Experience in the mining industry or familiarity with Great Plains Dynamics will be considered an asset. Send resume in conﬁdence to: Human Resources Manager Quinsam Coal Corporation PO Box 5000 Campbell River, BC V9W 8A3 Email: jobs@quinsam.com Fax: (250) 286-9727 Superintendent/ Construction Foremen UNI Construction is an established general contractor serving Northern BC. We have immediate openings for these leadership roles. The successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of managing projects on-site, including, adhering to agreed upon contract, materials and equipment management and directing, scheduling and leading your team. You will work closely with the company management team to ensure contracts are completed on time, on budget and meet the customer’s expectations. This is a permanent full time position with contracts in place for the upcoming year. Terrace BC provides an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle combined with all the amenities you and your family will require. Interested candidates should forward their resume to: shane@careerlinkinternational.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

DRYLAND SORT MANAGER (CAMPBELL RIVER) CIPA Lumber Co Ltd requires an experienced Dryland Sort Manager for its unionized Sayward Dryland Sort at Menzies Bay. Principals only need apply, no recruiters. Please do not contact job poster. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit resumes to cedwards@cipa lumber.com

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

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Pay Rate: $23.93 per hour Location: Cheslakees Elementary School Hours of Work: 10 hours per week while school is in session Start Date: ASAP Reporting To: Mr. Larry Burroughs, Principal QualiÀcations: This position supports students in the development of positive social/emotional skills to reach IEP goals. Applicants will have: • secondary school graduation (Dogwood CertiÀcate or equivalent) with ten post-secondary courses applicable to work situation including courses in Behaviour Management, Child Development, Psychology • two to three years of successful school/community experience in the Àeld of Child and Youth Care. CPI and POPARD training is required. The position may involve transporting students as necessary and maintaining regular contact with school, family &/ or community services. • A valid driver’s license is mandatory. Please Note: The Board encourages employees without SEW I qualiÀcations to apply for this position. If the Board is unable to Àll the position with a qualiÀed person, the Board will Àll the position on a day-to-day basis with a SEW II ($23.26 per hour) or SEW III ($20.52 per hour). Please complete an Application Form – CUPE; which is downloadable at www.sd85.bc.ca Career Opportunities, Support Staff. Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Thursday Feb. 3, 2011 and quote posting #38. SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position. Applications should be directed to: Mr. J. R. Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85 P.O. Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 Or Fax #250-949-8792

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STEEL BUILDINGS Priced To clear - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about Free Delivery! Call for quick sale quote and Free brochure: 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDINGS. Rock Bottom Prices! Pre-Eng & Arch-Style. Over 1300 Sold! BC/Alberta company - 40 years experience. Professional Construction Crews. References available. Call now! 1-800565-9800. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com TREAD MILL Vision Fitness T7000. $400. (used very little) Serious callers only. 250-9564108 before 8pm. WILF CARTER and many more old-time country music favourites. CDs, DVDs. Free 56 page catalogue. Music Barn, Box 3160-g, Markham, ON L3R 6G5. www.countrymusictreasures. com/news.html. WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 1-888751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WILL PAY CASH: looking for 12’, 14’ or 16’ good, used aluminum welded or riveted skiffs. Call Cliff 250-949-1988.

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of the week. Alexa Pollock, Darian Murgatroyd and Kacie Brittain turned out for the Sunset Spelling Bee Friday in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon photo

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RENTALS

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

PORT HARDY 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths. Renovated. Clean, secure, fenced/gated complex. Located across from hospital. $800-$850/month. References required. No Pets. Call 250-949-7079. 8am-6pm. Paciﬁc Realty Group

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

MORTGAGES BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COAL HARBOUR near Pt. Hardy

1-2 Bdrm apts., available immed. Clean, quiet, renovated & upgraded. Rural setting, overlooking harbour. Furnished $500/mo., unfurnished $425/mo. References req’d. 1250-949-8855 or email: info@twoceans.com HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free cable. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365

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

7275 Highland Drive, Port Hardy. New manager. Bright & clean newly renovated suites, new appliances. $450-$550/month. 250-949-6194

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

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included. Call 250-956-3526 References a must. SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC Ocean view 2 bedroom unit available Fridge, stove, balcony, blinds, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501 Fax 250-902-0690 seahavenapartments@ gmail.com WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

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

PORT MCNEILL Large 3 bedroom tri-plex suite. No loud music or parties. Good ocean view. Close to town & schools. $700/mo. Call Oley 250-9562682 or John 604-581-0574.

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AUTO FINANCING $0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599. DLN 30309. www.autocreditfast.ca.

PORT MCNEILL Must see! 4-Bdrm, oil/wood heat, 5-appls, fenced yard & deck, Completely renovated. avail now. $625. Call 250-956-3457.

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 CAMPBELL RIVER, Upstairs 2 Bedr Suite Hosp Area. Ocean View carport 5 appl. N/S $800 call 250-923-6424

CARS

HIGH CREEK- country home 3bdrm, 2bath, sunken living room, Feb. 1. 250-650-7366.

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

PORT HARDY Waterfront. 3 bedroom house for rent. Call $900/mo. 250-949-8188.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING PORT HARDY Rotary Senior’s Housing has one unit available Jan 1. Call 250-949-2681.

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

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PORT HARDY Fully furnished 1 bdrm basement suite. Call 250-902-2226 / 250-949-1745.

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Warm weather, robins and daffodils all herald the arrival of spring but groundhogs aren’t the only creatures coming out of their holes right now. Springtime signals the end of hibernation for bears and a marked increase in their activity. Upon waking and exiting its den, a bear’s body mass is significantly lower than when it entered hibernation in the winter, but not as low as you may think. During hibernation bears do not eat or drink, nor do they pass any wastes. Their heart rate drops dramatically and kidney function stops all- together. Muscle and fat provide

sustenance while waste by-products are recycled into new protein – hence why bears are not emaciated when they emerge. However, this is not

Bear Aware to say that they are not hungry! In the wild, bears will seek winter-killed carrion and new shoots on spring plants. Unfortunately, they will also follow their noses to particularly tempting urban areas. This is a crucial time of year to deter and prevent bears from becoming conditioned to non-natural food

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

MARINE BOATS 12’ ALUMINUM boat w/ 15 hp Evinrude (older model, runs well), oars and fuel tank. $500 obo. Call Marc @ 250 949 8928

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Vancouver Island North School District No. 85 The school district policy and process for students to attend a non-neighbourhood school has changed. Please note the following application process for students who wish to attend a school other than the one that is closest to their ordinary place of residence. 1. Applications for students to attend a nonneighbourhood school must be submitted to the school no later than February 15th each year. Students residing in Port McNeill wishing to attend Sunset or Cheslakees are exempt. Students living in Port Alice wishing to attend NISS for grade10 are exempt. Students already attending a non-neighborhood school do not need to reapply for subsequent years. 2. Students must be registered at their respective neighbourhood school, the one that is closest to their ordinary place of residence, before applying to enrol at a nonneighbourhood school. 3. The school principal will conÀrm decisions about registrations at nonneighbourhood schools by October 1st. 4. Students attending a non-neighbourhood school wishing to transfer back to their neighbourhood school should notify the neighbourhood school by February 15th. For further information please contact your local school for a copy of the Student Admission Policy No. 2-295/R or visit the district website at www.sd85.bc.ca

sources. One accessible garbage can, bird feeder, barbecue etc. could spell continued problems for the rest of the year for humans and bears alike. Consideration must also be taken for future generations of bears. Females will most likely be exiting their dens with cubs that will be learning all of their mother’s behaviours and habits including where and how to forage for food. These young bears will learn quickly and natural, wild behaviour is the goal rather than generations of “urban foodconditioned bears”. It takes a village to raise a child, and this situation is no different. We all carry a responsibility to ensure healthy, wild populations of bears for years to come. Proactive measures now will be reflected in fewer human-bear conflicts in the months ahead including reduced property damage, increase to public safety and a decrease in the destruction of bears. These measures include but are not limited to properly managing attractants on your property, reporting neighbourhood bear sightings to the Conservation Officer Service, alerting your neighbours to bear activity and maintaining a healthy attitude that these are wild animals that deserve our respect. To report any wildlife-human interactions where public safety may be at risk, call the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952RAPP (7277). Information provided by Bear Smart BC Society. For more information on the Ministry of Environment Bear Smart Community Program or the Bear Smart BC Society call: Crystal McMillan at 250-650-9653.

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Beach highlights the wild west coast On the Pacific Ocean side little farther inland on this of Vancouver Island, a huge same shore, but is well worth inlet makes its way north- the effort. A stop in Winter eastward, extending arms in Harbour to ask directions is probably a good every direction. idea since, with At its mouth it active logging, is scarcely disthe access roads cernible from the here can change. open ocean and One of the reaboasts headlands sons I like Hecht with surf that Beach is its feelwill â&#x20AC;&#x153;knock your ing of a still wild, socks offâ&#x20AC;?. pristine wilderOne of these spots is at the A Brush with ness. There are huge stretches of headland guardHenschel beach here that ing Hecht Bay, an with Gordon have hardly been exhilarating beach Henschel explored and offer reached by a logthe hiker hope of ging road from Winter Harbour. On this day finding some true â&#x20AC;&#x153;beach I arrived in a rainstorm and treasuresâ&#x20AC;?. This is a place where the sketched from under a huge Coastal Pine. Watching at enormous tides in this part low tide from a safe distance, of the Pacific totally change I could hardly hear the mon- your perception of a quiet strous surf just beyond the haven of sand into one of a dark rocks to the right of the roaring cauldron of surf; a place to remember that you painting. This beach is not as acces- must retrace your steps to get sible as Grant Bay, just a back home! Hecht beach presents the visitor with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;roaring cauldron of surf.â&#x20AC;?

Poll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; B.C. picks salmon Gazette staff VANCOUVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; British Columbians named Pacific salmon as the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic fish, according to a recent poll. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ninety-five per cent of British Columbians named Pacific salmon as B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic fish, according to a recent poll,â&#x20AC;? said the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) and Fraser Basin Council (FBC) who commissioned the poll. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moreover, 85 per cent of those surveyed said they support a proposal to designate wild Pacific salmon as an official symbol of the province,â&#x20AC;? said the organizers. The telephone survey of 502 people across the province was conducted by the Mustel Group between Oct. 5

â&#x20AC;&#x153;85 per cent of those surveyed said they support a proposal to designate wild Pacific salmon as an official symbol of the province.â&#x20AC;? Pacific Salmon Foundation

and Oct. 15, 2010 and the results are considered accurate within a Âą4.4 per cent margin of error. In July PSF and FBC invited public comment on a proposal to designate wild Pacific salmon a provincial symbol. In a press release they say the proposal was championed by former B.C. Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo and former Vancouver

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well-being, 43 per cent of survey respondents said they perceived it as poor or only fair, 34 per cent as good and only 14 per cent as excellent or very good. B.C. has not designated an official fish. Six other B.C. emblems have been designated over the past 60 years: â&#x20AC;˘ dogwood as official flower, 1956 â&#x20AC;˘ jade as official mineral, 1968 â&#x20AC;˘ BC tartan as official tartan, 1974 â&#x20AC;˘ Stellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jay as official bird, 1987 â&#x20AC;˘ western red cedar as official tree, 1988 â&#x20AC;˘ spirit bear as official mammal, 2006 PSF and FBC encourage readers to comment on the proposal at www.ThinkSalmon. com.

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