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Search over for missing crabber The search for a Courtenay man who fell off a crabbing boat into the waters near Alert Bay was called off last week.

The vessel’s crew alerted the coast guard they believed one of their crew was missing and probably fell overboard from the 30-foot vessel in Knight Inlet during the afternoon hours of July 7. The man was’t wearing a life jacket.

An intense search by the coast guard, a Buffalo aircraft and Cormorant helicopter from Comox air base and RCMP vessels failed to locate the man.

The search continued into Friday before it was called off later the same afternoon.

The man’s relatives in Comox and in China were notified of his disappearance.

—Gazette staff

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Mill fined for unsafe practices Mike D’Amour Gazette staff A Port Alice mill was among nearly 50 B.C. businesses to be slapped with fines for unsafe work practices, but the company plans to appeal.

Neucel Specialty Cellulose Ltd. was fined $75,000 stemming from a March 11 incident in which two men were injured while working.

The workers were dismantling a portion of a wall when it unexpectedly collapsed.

Both suffered minor injuries as a result of the falling debris.

WorkSafeBC said workers at the site may have been exposed to airborne health hazards from fibres from the asbestos-containing wallboard panels that fell to the ground, the watchdog organization said in a written report.

The mill also failed to adequately inform, instruct, train, and supervise its workers to ensure their health and safety during the demolition work, according to a release in the Work

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The penalty amount is based on the nature of the violation, the employer’s compliance history, and the employer’s assessable payroll. Neucel was one of 47 B.C. companies fined during the last quarter.

Mill manager Tony Wong said Neucel is appealing the fines.

“The government is actually helping us with the appeal,” he said.

“The Ministry of Labour has given us a lawyer to spearhead the process for us and we feel we definitely have grounds to appeal.”

Once a penalty is imposed, the employer has 90 days to appeal to the review division of WorkSafeBC.

The division may maintain, reduce or withdraw the penalty and, alternately, it may increase the penalty as well.

Employers may then file an appeal within 30 days of the review division’s decision to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal tribunal, an independent appeal body

Jeff Nagel Black Press The provincial government won’t soften its 10-month-old roadside administrative penalties for impaired driving, citing a 50-per-cent drop in drunk driving deaths since the rules took effect.

Nor will it embark on a public information campaign previously pledged to help revelers decide how much they can drink before they might exceed the lower blood-alcohol limit of 0.05 if caught behind the wheel.

“Half the number of people have died on the roads as a result of drunk driving based on the statistics we see,” Premier Christy Clark told reporters Monday.

Preliminary numbers show 30 deaths in alcohol-related crashes in the first seven months of the new regulations, down from an average of 61 fatalities in the same October-to-April period of the previous five years.

Mayor pleads: Complete your census Mike D’Amour Gazette staff Port McNeill’s mayor is making an impassioned plea to folks who’ve yet to complete the census — get it done.

“The census numbers are extremely important to each municipality and the regional district because it’s on the basis of our population we get the per capita grants from the provincial government,” Gerry Furney told the Gazette.

“We’re talking about whatever

grants we get from the provincial government are based on the population of each community and it’s in the hundreds of thousands of dollars — in Port McNeill it’s in the range of five hundred thousand bucks.”

A census occurs every five years and the long-servng mayor said he believes many were missed in the last one.

“A lot of people think it’s just government bureaucracy and they shouldn’t respond to it and for that reason I believe Port McNeill, Port

Hardy and probably Port Alice lost out on the numbers that should be included,” he said.

“The census people said there was still a considerable number that have not filed their census this year.”

The main source of income for any municipality is, of course, property taxes.

“Along with that there is the per capita grant,” said Furney.

“The general operation of the municipality is based on the income we get from the per capita grants

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“It cheeses me off if even one person is missed, because that means it would affect some portion of that basic grant,” said Furney, who noted lower numbers would also affect municipalities’ ability for short term capital loans from the province.

“That is based strictly on your population and the only way to get approval is to have the strong population to justify it,” he said.

The extended deadline to fill out the census is the end of July.

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“If we can show the community is increasing in size, there’s more obligation on the province to provide services.”

Furney said if just 10 per cent of the population doesn’t fill out the census, about $50,000 in provincial

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Science guru comes to the North Island Mike D’Amour Gazette Stafff When Glenn Kachmar was 12 years old, he wanted to be a scientist.

Fast forward to 1990 when he was a “starving student� at University of Victoria. “That’s when I started doing science shows for a local Victoria business, the East Bay Science and Nature Company that sold science gadgets and toys,� said Kachmar, who’s scheduled to perform several shows on the North Island next week. “Word got around and soon I was being requested to perform in classrooms, at parties, at festivals and even seniors’ homes.�

Kachmar said it was understanding professors at UVic who forgave him the missed classes that allowed the blossoming performer to hone his skills and the show. “Science is not my only hobby,� said Kachmar, who includes philosophy, languages, politics, cooking, culture, travel, the outdoors and “too many other things to name� as pastimes.

But it’s science — and the Vancouver Island Regional Library — that brings him to our neck of the woods next week where Kachmar will perform science shows at various library branches, including Woss, Port McNeill, Sointula, Port Alice and Port Hardy.

The shows are about 40 minutes long and are billed as family-friendly.

The science guy is a man of many skills who said he was also able to hone his skills while traveling. “During a break in my studies I was the head cook of the Pacific Swift on its offshore voyage from Victoria to Seville, Spain,� said Kachmar, who’s also a full-time teacher in Victoria. “Although I enjoy cooking, the science nerd/ performer side of me found chances to perform bubble science shows in classrooms, orphanages and occasionally on the street as I traveled around Central America, the Caribbean, the South Pacific and Europe.�

Kachmar eventually returned to his studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Education — “With a science specialty, of courseâ€? — and went on to teach in private schools and at schools overseas in places like Prague, Czech Republic, Cairo, Egypt and Tuxtla GutiĂŠrrez, Chiapas.

Yet science continued to be a priority and Kachmar said he found chances to share his love of it with children everywhere he taught or lived. “While in Egypt, I worked as the head of the science department of New Ramses College,� he said.

His task was to take the department from its humble beginnings of teaching science by rote to the most modern methods he knew. “To see students who formerly had only memorized the periodic table of the elements doing experiments and activities that showed their understanding of the concepts involved, remains one of the highlights of my life.�

Now teaching elementary students in the province’s capital, Kachmar said: “As an elementary teacher, I am not usually officially teaching science, (but) every year I work on finding new ways to bring it into the classroom.�

Recently he and his Gr. 2 and Gr. 3 students broke open various broken electronic devices so they could find out what iPhones, printers, clocks and VCRs looked like on the inside.

Kachmar will be performing at the following libraries: • Woss: July 19, 3 p.m. • Port McNeill: July 19, 6:30 p.m. • Sointula: July 20 12:30 p.m. • Port Alice: July 21 2:30 p.m.

Glenn Kachmar (left) doing what he loves most— teaching science to kids, even if it gets a little damp.

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J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Passage of a new animal control bylaw was put on hold last week as councillors continue to fine-tune compromise language in the bill.

In an effort to ensure public safety while allowing incidents to be reviewed on a percase basis, councillors approved an amendment forwarded by Shelley Downey adding the term “when unprovoked� to the bylaw’s description of a dog deemed so dangerous it would need to be put down or moved outside town limits. “I like this,� coun.

Gaby Wickstrom said. “I didn’t want to see a one-strike, you’re out policy.�

Creation of the new bylaw was prompted by a dog attack earlier this year that resulted in the death of a family pet. Owners of both

Province announces advisory council for Aboriginal women Mary Polak, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, announced a new Minister’s Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women that will provide advice to government and other organizations on how to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal women across British Columbia. “One of the things we heard ... was government needs to listen to Aboriginal women when developing programs and policy, to make sure they are culturally appropriate and accessible,� said Polak.

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the attacking dogs and the victim have attended meetings, and both have previously made statements to council in support of different versions of the bylaw.

Starting with a version using language from Campbell River’s animal control bylaw and written by Town staffer Sue Harvey, council made several changes while passing first, second and third readings.

But before a final vote on the bylaw at the regular meeting July 4, councillors Downey and Shirley Ackland both presented findings from independent research into bylaws in other B.C. communities.

Several modifications to the bylaw’s description were suggested, including “menacing� and “aggressive�

dog, that might result in penalties short of euthanasia or exile. “Twenty-five different municipalities in this Province have their own wording, and only one had ‘aggressive’ dog,� said Ackland. “If you open the description to interpretation, you leave (enforcement) discretion with the animal control officer.�

Downey countered that the bylaw’s description of dangerous dog is too narrow and that she could not support that language.

Citing language in the Courtenay animal control bylaw that specified dogs known by their owner to be at risk of biting or chasing making an unprovoked attack on a person or other domestic animal be subject to the harshest penalties.

Other factors, including defense of self or owner in an incident resulting in death or injury to another ani-

mal, would be considered in assessing a lesser punishment. “This bylaw would allow me to keep my dog,� Downey said.

Council approved adding the language to the bylaw and returned it to Harvey for drafting. It is expected to come to vote during council’s next meeting July 18.

Coast Guard grants Council approved several grants-in-aid for Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 50.

The grants will allow the auxiliary moorage space for its 7.33-metre rescue boat, allow use of the currently shuttered former marina office for storage of rescue gear and charts, and provide permission for auxiliary members to park on harbour property for training and when dispatched on search and rescue missions.

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Bras are back for the cause itors may then vote for their favourite creation for $1 per vote — or a larger donation — which also goes into the fundraising pool.

Last year, 68 bras were created and helped raise $2,600 for cancer research through voting and other fundraising events, including an auction.

“I think the thing I enjoyed most about it was the stories that came in during and after the contest,” said Lyn Skrlac, owner of

The Flower Shoppe. “We got cards from all over. It amazed me how many people were touched by it.”

The contest, themed Express Yourself, kicked off July 1 and will run through OrcaFest on Aug. 20. Voting will continue until 2 p.m. on Aug. 20 during Port McNeill’s annual summer celebration.

The first 20 of the wildly decorated bras are already on display in the store’s windows and Flower

Shoppe owner Lyn Skrlac is inviting men, women and children to show off their own creativity by providing more entries.

“The sooner they get them in, the more chance they have to get votes,” said Skrlac. “We’re encouraging men, women and children to enter, because everyone is touched by this disease. And it’s about early detection as much as it is about a cure.”

She has asked people to name their creations

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J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Hoping to build on the success — and funds raised — of last year’s campaign, the Flower Shoppe has kicked off its second annual Bras for a Cause promotion to benefit breast cancer research.

Residents are invited to create and submit deco“Hi Bms” is one of nearly rated bras for $5 each, two dozen wildly decorated with proceeds going to bras on display at The Flower the B.C. Cancer Society.

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Bloomin’ judges headed for McNeill Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Two judges from B.C. Communities in Bloom will visit Port McNeill Monday to measure local efforts and view at least 80% of the town.

Judges will use a detailed evaluation form to determine the “Bloom Rating” for the community, with five “blooms” being the top rating. Judges evaluate on the following criteria: •Tidiness Effort •Environmental Action •Heritage Conservation

•Urban Forestry •Landscaped Areas •Floral Displays The Communities in Bloom program values a high level of cooperation between individuals, businesses, service clubs and local government to make visible improvements within their community. The judges’ evaluation report acknowledges the positive with valuable suggestions to help the community recognize its future potential.

Whether a community’s aim is general economic development, increased tourism, or

simply building civic pride, the face it presents to its citizens and to others is a key factor in achieving these goals.

People and businesses want to be associated with a successfullooking community, which is of particular importance to new residents, investors and visitors. It is also true that citizens want environmental integrity in their green spaces and respect for the geographical and regional heritage of their area.

Achieving such integrity requires good horticultural practices and

a visible valuing of the community’s heritage.

This sends a reassuring message that the area honours its past, thereby increasing its desirability as a destination for visitors, investment and most importantly residents.

B.C. CiB is pleased to announce the involvement of 34 communities involving all corners of the province in this year’s 2011 evaluation program including three on Vancouver Island: Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach and Sooke. Seven pairs of judges are scheduled to tour the province from

July 17 to 23, 2011.

The Communities in Bloom Program emphasizes the unity in community. It is a catalyst for municipal staff, business leaders, service clubs and individuals to inventory assets and create awareness for projects that inspire the whole community to achieve its full potential.

Citizens become motivated by visual results that improve

their community. Local CiB committees start with simple objectives and plan future projects to capitalize on the best use of available volunteer and funding resources. The Evaluation Day creates a focus for these efforts.

A Bloom Rating is awarded to the municipality as measurement of the overall quality of the liveability in the community and is pro-

moted to citizens, visitors and businesses as a symbol of excellence with British Columbia, across Canada and to the rest of the world!

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Sustainable Forest Management Plan Western Forest Products Inc. (WFP), North Vancouver Island Region’s Sustainable Forest Management Plan (SFMP) is available for public viewing. The SFMP identifies and measures forest management objectives and indicators, which are reviewed and compiled by the Vancouver Island North Woodlands Advisory Group (VINWAG) and WFP to report on sustainable forestry practices. This plan is part of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) sustainable forest management certification process. VINWAG is a public advisory group whose members represent North Island citizens, business people, contractors, organized labour and others, who advise the company on local environmental, socio-economic and cultural concerns. Anyone wishing further information about the SFMP or VINWAG, or inquiring about becoming a member of VINWAG, is encouraged to contact WFP’s Port McNeill office.

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Bleak is just a state of mind To our readers: First, remain calm.

That fireball in the sky — known in other Canadian locales as “the sun” — that was seen oh so very briefly last week will not harm you.

In some places this “sun” is known to provide light and warmth and is welcomed throughout the year.

If that doesn’t allay your fears, don’t worry.

The sun will soon disappear to its normal hiding place behind the clou — whoops, there it goes.

Who cares that it gives vitamin D, a nutrient essential to our muscles, bones and immune systems?

Pshaw to the new research that links low levels of vitamin D to a growing list of health problems, including heart disease and cancer.

OK, OK, we know it’s not that dire yet, but sheesh — when will the sun come out to stay a while?

Some are calling this month Julember and others say summer doesn’t really start on the North Island until sometime in October.

We, of course, realize grousing about the weather is akin to complaining about death and taxes, but enough rain already! It’s sometimes tough not to be bitter, but we should maybe take a lesson from Gazette subscriber Rebecca Olesen who says we should concentrate on why we love living here.

“We all know it’s not for the weather,” she writes.

“It’s the great people, the fantastic fishing, the epic beaches and the surfing, our great coworkers and the wonderful community spirit ....”

We’d like to add it’s also about the cash we’ve saved by not purchasing such frivolities as sunglasses, windshield wiper fluid and SPF anything.

But for now, we just want to find the guy who wrote the song “I Love a Rainy Night” and force him to camp here. Then we’ll see how much he loves the wet.

We Asked You Question:

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Yes 41%

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Service clubs are often the lifeblood of communities, especially smaller ones like ours.

We are grateful they exist and do so much.

There are so many activities for Filomi Days we just can’t decide which ones we’re going to attend. Guess we’ll go to them all.

Bits and bites from around B.C. Action urged on threatened wildlife

— a tougher legislative approach that conservation groups prefer.

“We are disappointed that instead of calling for a law they recommend tinkering with B.C.’s antiquated patchwork of existing regulations,” Wilderness Committee policy director Gwen Barlee said.

Species at risk in B.C. include grizzly bears, spotted owls, phantom orchids, Vancouver Island marmots and killer whales.

A task force report that calls on B.C. to bolster its protection of species at risk doesn’t go far enough, environmental groups say.

Critics call the 16 recommendations vague and lacking teeth.

The Species At Risk Task Force report concludes the extremely large number of species assessed at risk – 1,900 and rising – means B.C. should shift from a focus on individual species to a broader ecosystembased approach when considering new development.

It warns the speciesby-species approach “is leading us down a path of increasing complexity, overlapping initiatives and unsupportable costs even as the numbers of at-risk species continues to grow.”

It does not propose a provincial endangered species law equivalent to the federal Species At Risk Act

Law-makers eye pesticide ban A provincial committee has convened to consider a possible blanket ban on home use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes throughout B.C. Liberal MLA Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, a cancer survivor, heads the bipartisan special committee now weighing the potential to outlaw the sale of pesticides and the pos-

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aging more photos, tips and information about riot suspects to be sent to a new email address: riot@vpd. ca. Those who’ve turned themselves in have not yet been charged. About 100 people arrested the night of the riot were previously charged.

sible impact on farmers and forestry.

Dozens of B.C. cities have local bans on residential use but MacDiarmid said the ability to buy a herbicide or insecticide in one area and use it in another means there are grounds to consider a B.C. standard.

Retailers currently sell pesticides even in cities where their use is banned.

Guilty plea in eHealth corruption An ex-provincial bureaucrat who led B.C.’s troubled eHealth program has pleaded guilty to one charge of breach of trust.

Ron Danderfer, a former assistant deputy minister of health, faces a sentencing hearing July 14 for accepting benefits beyond what is permitted by government policy.

Three other charges of breach of trust and fraud against him are being dropped.

— Jeff Nagel

More rioters step forward Thirty-four people have now turned themselves in to the Vancouver Police Department in connection with their roles in the June 15 Stanley Cup riot.

The 50-member Integrated Riot Investigation Team continues to pore over thousands of photos and videos, sometimes working frame-by-frame to capture the clearest image of a face or an identifying article of clothing.

And they’re now encour-

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Salmon farming discussion appropriate Dear editor: Re: Salmon farm ad claims need scrutiny, Alexandra Morton, July 7, 2011.

We're happy to see that our recent informational pamphlet about the salmon farming industry in B.C. has sparked some discussion. Indeed, that's exactly what we hope it will do — encourage conversation based on factual information about our business.

The letter published July 7 about the community mailout raises some points we wanted to clarify though, and puts forward some misleading insinuations.

The health of the fish on our farms is obviously very important to us.

They are monitored constantly, sampled and tested by not only the farm companies, but also by our regulators.

Results are required to be

HST not a good thing Dear editor, If the HST were such a “good thing,” saving money, etc, then why did the federal government need to offer a $1.6 billion “incentive” (read: bribe) to the provinces to create it?

Vote YES to extinguish the HST. Susan Holvenstot Comox Valley

School's out Dear editor: Most of us are always looking forward but rarely review the past.

It has been three years since the North Island School District trustees voted on a split decision to close the school in Quatsino after more than 100 years of operations.

Fears at the time were this would naturally drive families away from the community and discourage new families from moving to this beautiful hamlet.

Unlike other school closings in B.C., these families had no choice but to move once the school closed.

Now we can see this is exactly what happened.

At the time the community pleaded with the district, but the fact the district would still receive the funding from the government even if the Quatsino school closed and could use that for the other schools in its district proved too tempting.

One can still see the efforts to save the school at http://www.quatsino.org/schoolclosing.

The parents and community leaders still appreciate and remember the trustee members who had the courage to vote that the school stay open.

Lars Justinen Nampa, Idaho (former Quatsino resident)

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reported and those results are audited. It's an extensive process that all involved take very seriously.

All of that testing has never indicated an imported disease.

This is obviously a very important part of our farming practice; we need our fish and the environment we operate in to be healthy in order for this business to continue.

Ms. Morton is correct there are 1,250 employees

working directly for the farm companies in B.C., but we’re clear in the brochure the 6,000 number represents both direct and indirect employment including important opportunities such as value added products, shipping, packaging and equipment manufacturing.

It is this ripple of economic activity created by salmon farmers that is an important part of our role in coastal communities.

Our farmers have worked hard to implement sciencebased operational programs that allow us to produce a healthy product in demand around the world, that can operate in tandem with — not in opposition to — a healthy coastal environment.

While we continue that work, we know it's also important to let people know how we're operating.

Part of that effort includes informational brochures,

but it also includes farm tours, food show booths, participation in community events, websites with areas for discussion and more.

We're putting the information out there so you can ask the questions — and please do. Thousands of your neighbours in the midnorth Island want people to hear the real story.

Mary Ellen Walling‚ Executive Director, BCSFA‚Campbell River

Wood processors approve HST Dear Editor: Members of the Independent Wood Processors Association (IWPA) of BC have voted over 90% to retain the HST. The IWPA is an Association of over 60 of BC’s largest non-tenured family owned wood processing companies.

Our members are located in communities throughout the province and are engaged in value added sawmilling and remanufacturing.

We are not big business; we are just business. We are not publically traded; we are

owned by British Columbian families.

We are not managed by hired executives; we are managed by British Columbian owners and their families. We do not harvest public timber; we buy logs and lumber on the open market. We do not export raw material; we add value to it in B.C. As such, we think that our members bring a balanced perspective to the HST debate.

The collapse of the US housing market and the simultaneous imposition of a border

tax on the products produced in BC by British Columbians have resulted in hard times for BC’s family owned wood processing companies. The HST is viewed as a rare positive among negatives. We need all the positives we can get to help us re-establish our competitive position so we can continue to employ British Columbians to extract the greatest possible socioeconomic benefit from timber harvested in B.C. No doubt many of our members considered voting

against the HST out of principle due to how it was implemented, and no doubt many considered voting against it because some previously untaxed items are now taxed.

But after weighing all the factors, they have overwhelmingly decided to support the change to HST because they believe it is the best thing for their families, their businesses, and their employees.

Russ Cameron, President Independent Wood Processors Association Delta, B.C.

NDP not helping B.C. farmers An Open Letter to: Adrian Dix, Leader of the Official Opposition and Bill Vander Zalm, FightHST Dear Sirs: As an organization that represents thousands of farmers and ranchers from across the province, the B.C. Agriculture Council (B.C.AC) is clearly and unequivocally in favour of retaining the HST, and not going back to the archaic dual tax system of the GST plus PST. It would appear from the statements coming from both the FightHST group and, more recently, from the B.C. NDP that both groups do not appreciate that B.C. farm businesses have benefited from the implementation of the HST. Of particular concern is the ongoing messaging that the HST is

somehow a massive tax shift from “big business“ to families and small businesses. Do B.C. farm families who run small businesses not count in this equation? They certainly do benefit from the HST, and would like desperately to keep it in place.

The reason we say “desperately” is because the sector is hurting. This reality is reflected in Statistics Canada numbers, which show that B.C. agriculture has been in negative net farm income territory for five consecutive years. While the overall annual benefit of the HST, an estimated $15 - $20 million to agriculture’s bottom line, makes up only a portion of the loss in farm income, it is the first substantively beneficial policy change for B.C.

agriculture that has been made by any provincial government in many years.

B.C. farmers are so positive about the HST system because the old PST system was, quite simply, broken. It was broken under your Social Credit government, Mr. Vander Zalm, and it remained broken through the years of both the NDP government and the first nine years of Liberal government. This is why the B.C.AC had been in ongoing discussions with successive provincial governments advocating an overhaul of the PST system, and why year after year after year agriculture tried to get items added (usually unsuccessfully) to an outdated PST “farm exemption list”. While it was the stated intent of government to exempt

agriculture and food production from the tax, it would only agree to add items that could not be used for anything but farming. A prefabricated gate was PST exempt, but the building materials to construct a gate were not – go figure. Given agriculture’s rapidly changing technology, the process for adding items was overly bureaucratic and slow – in other words broken.

The implementation of the HST simplified and fixed the broken PST system – and it has put B.C. farm families in a better position to compete with lower priced imported products, which benefits all British Columbians.

Sincerely, Garnet Etsell Chair, B.C. Agriculture Council

The goal is to publish every letter, so keep them brief, clear and to the point. Be hard on the problem, not the person; skip quotes except where readily confirmable; accept editing for length and legality. Include full name and home community (plus phone number to confirm authorship). Mail, fax, email or drop off c/o the editor by 4:00 pm Friday.

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Identifying jumping giants Many local readers likely took note of a remarkable photograph of a humpback whale breaching in front of Campbell River.

As someone who has been working to ID the humpbacks in our area, I almost jumped as high as that whale when I saw the photo!

I took up contact with the photographer, Caylin Dubé of the Oak Bay Marine Group, hoping she might have images from the June 24 encounter that would allow me to determine who the humpback was.

Caylin was extremely generous with her photo and wanted to know who the whale was as much as we at the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) did.

My hunch was quickly confirmed. The ID work of the last eight years allowed us to conclude the breaching whale was BCY0291 (DFO catalogue number) who we nicknamed KC — short for Kelp Creature, but the origin of that name is too long a story to explain here!

We’ve known this whale since 2002 when it was a first-year calf in an area off the waters of Telegraph Cove for which this whale has extremely strong site fidelity.

Since last year, however, KC has also

Marine Detective with Jackie Hildering been sighted around Campbell River, only to quickly turn around and swim back to the waters around Telegraph Cove.

We have theories about why it might do this, but generally it’s an additional mystery.

Although humpbacks are long-studied and easy to identify as individuals, there’s still much we don’t know about the giants that A humpback, nicknamed KC, breaches in the waters near Campbell River last month.

Caylin Dubé; Oak Bay Marine Group breathe the air we do.

For example, KC backs allowed us to able to identify the from Port Hardy to likely belongs to the determine the second whales from Caylin’s Campbell River.

Of special note for the population of hump- humpback was Arial photographs — taken backs that go to Hawaii (BCY0767) who we’ve from well beyond the consistency and lonto breed in the winter, known since 2007 as 100-metres boats must gevity of their contriyet no one knows how a first-year calf in our stay away from whales butions is Stubbs Island — is testament to Whale Watching. the whales find these area.

For the work of the Interestingly these the value of the great islands.

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Daytripping A group of kayakers (left) get up close and personal with a humpback whale, (right) a humpback — named Stripe — slips into the briny, and Thar she blows! A plume of water blasting from the ocean’s surface is a sure sign a whale is about.

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Humpin' it in the strait I’ll say up front I am not a God-fearing man, but if communing with nature is a religious experience, then Capt. Wayne Garton and his knowledgeable crew aboard the 60-ft. Lukwa whale watching vessel just blessed me and a boatful of others in the world’s largest cathedral.

The wildlife in our part of the Johnstone

Strait is vastly plentiful and there’s something truly spiritual about being in close proximity to animals usually only seen on television wildlife specials.

In fact, we got so near a couple of humpback whales last week we smelled something decidedly unholy — the fetid air they jettisoned through their blowholes. Still, it was a brief discomfort and I was so taken with the entire experience it’s something that will be on the agenda for every friend who visits me.

The day however, did not start with any special promise. The skies were gray and overcast and later on I got soaked by the “Vancouver Island mist,” as my traveling companion Carrie called it.

It was, however, calm as we pulled out of the Telegraph Cove marina and wee fish could be seen leaping from the water and skipping like stones across the velvety surface, no doubt fleeing from some unseen predator below.

The morning fog was heavy and hung so low on the ocean we could see no more than maybe a half-kilometre in any direction. The captain said it would clear, and it did.

Garton, a retired Mountie with 30-years under his Sam Browne — mostly with the RCMP’s marine service — is a selfdescribed “people person” and is definitely the right man for the job of taking tourists to view the abundant wildlife in our part of the Johnstone Strait.

“I love it,” he said of the seasonal gig

with Stubbs Island Whale Watching.

“But it’s pretty hard to call it a job some days.”

In addition to piloting the Lukwa — “a place in the forest” from the Kwakwala language — Garton keeps a sharp eye peeled for whales, birds and other things of interest during the three an-a-half, to four-hour cruises.

Using a PA system, passengers will quickly go to port or starboard, depending on Garton’s instructions.

We didn’t spot any orcas during our trip, but did see plenty of Dall’s porpoise, Steller sea lions, and some bald eagles in their nests, to the delight of some birders aboard. Being so close to three separate humpbacks was spectacular, especially considering the leviathans were nearly hunted to extinction.

“I started here 15 years ago and you’d never see a humpback because they were hunted out in local waters,” said Garton, who noted the whales are identified by their tails; the colouring, and any nicks or other marks. “It’s just in the last nine years or so that they’ve been coming back and we identified 54 separate humpbacks last year.”

There is so much more, but I’m outta space. Visit Stubbs’ excellent website at http://www.stubbs-island.com, then book your passage.

Have and idea for a day trip in this space? Please call 250-949-6225, or email editor@northislandgazette.com.

Fast facts: HOW TO GET THERE: • Telegraph Cove is 11 kilometres from Hwy. 19, via Beaver Cove Road.

WHEN AND HOW MUCH? July 15 - August 20, 2011 • 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

All passengers: $84.00 • 1 p.m. departure: All passengers: $94.00 ACCOMODATIONS: Boats are equipped with heads (washrooms for you landlubbers), some rain gear and coffee, hot chocolate, and an assortment of low-cost snacks.

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Big bad bear stories dubious a stressed or startled bear has always worked. dealt with a few snarky bears. One we met on a trail last Listening to the media the last couple of weeks, you’d think B.C. was under siege by big With the cold spring, late berry crops and week.

We backed off the trail, but he decided to follow us. bad bears. The media definitely loves to blow snow covering forage later than normal, that In this case we became more aggressive —HOW? —in scenarios out of proportion. would mean a higher level of stress for bears. our behaviour which sent him scurrying off.

The story that definitely caught my attenLet the bear — in this case a standing bear In another case a bear yawned a few times, sign of low tion was Mr. Smith, who was jogging on — go through it’s decision making process. level of stress. When we backed off 20 paces, he stopped the Mushroom Parking Lot Trail on Seymour Yelling or threatening — which includes clapyawning and resumed his activity.

Mountain and came upon a standing bear. ping — a stressed bear may actually trigger It seems B.C. is under siege by big bad bear stories creFrom media accounts, Mr. Smith stopped and an aggressive act. Always start with a passive ated by big bad humans that display inappropriate bad bear clapped his hands, from here the story is a little Our Backyard approach by either removing yourself from the behaviour towards B.C.’s beautiful bears. suspicious — as are most bear encounters. vicinity and speaking in a calm Working with bears with the Ministry of with Lawrence voice to let the bear know who Natural Resources, over 98 per cent of reports Woodall

you are. from hikers stating they were stalked or charged If this doesn’t work, then step up your was either deemed improper translation or a misrepresentaAn Addictions and Recovery Service Plan is in the process of being developed activity to let the bear know who’s the boss tion of the bears activity. in the Mt. Waddington region.

A prime example of this is bears traveling hiking trails. and alter the behaviour of the animal in Instead of hikers backing off the trail to let the bear wander question, don’t start with aggressive acts.

We want to know: What is your vision for an addictions and supportive The first media report noted Mr. Smith by, they back track, the bear continues it’s direction on the recovery services plan in your community?

trail as bears take the easiest path, thus the perception of a ran and then was chased by the bear. You don’t run! stalking bear.

Come out to one of the following Community Forums to get an update on the The question which may never be Returning to Mr. Smith’s bear, a standing bear is usually Plan and to share your voice in the process! answered is: did he run after the clapping a bear attempting to find a scent, in this case it was the jog failed to chase the bear off?

Did this preger, quite possibly downwind, and thus the bear standing cipitate the chase? In the end the bear was searching for a scent.

Monday, July 18 Tuesday, July 19 Wednesday, July 20 Thursday, July 21 The next action was the clapping of hands, this in itself destroyed.

Quatsino/ Coal Harbour Cormorant Island Fort Rupert Gwa'SalaͲNakwaxda'xw In some cases there may be justification, may not be an issue, but as I’ve discussed previously with Health Centre Alert Bay Council Hall, Health Centre, 99 Tsakis Nation thousands of encounters of more than thirty-plus years of but there are too many unanswered ques305 Quattishe Road, Coal Front Street Way, Fort Rupert Location: Elders’ Centre tions in this case. chasing bears, I’ve never clapped or yelled at a bear.

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I ended up creating this recipe because I cooked way too much chicken the night before.

So, if you don’t have leftover chicken you can cook some chicken breasts or — because you know I’m a firm believer in cheating to make life easier — go to Overwaitea and buy a cooked chicken and de-bone it.

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Boat trip renews family’s ties J.R. Rardon Gazette staff JOHNSTONE STRAIT — Mike Robson spent much of his youth on the deck or in the cabin of the M.V. Gikumi, but when he brought his seven-year-old son for his first trip aboard the boat, it turned out to be a new experience for both father and son.

“The Gikumi has changed a lot,” the softspoken Robson said after accepting an invitation from boat owners Jim and Mary Borrowman of Telegraph Cove for a whale-watching outing last week with his son, Theo, his wife Gayle and eight other passengers.

“They’ve done a great job with it.”

The wood boat was built in 1954 by Robson’s grandfather, Fred Wastell, who for decades ran the sawmill at Telegraph Cove.

One of four boats built by Wastell during his four-plus decades of business in the area, the Gikumi was used to haul logs and other supplies, and on occasion to take medical patients to the hospital in nearby Alert Bay. Robson, the son of Wastell’s daughter, Bea, worked aboard

the Gikumi each summer during his teen years. Last week’s outing gave him his first look at the reconfigured Gikumi, which has twice had both its cabin and wheelhouse expanded.

Inside, the stove is in the original location of the old cookstove, and the boat sports its original wheel, taken from a freighter that plied Vancouver Island in the 1880s, according to Borrowman.

But little else was the same for Robson, who admired the polished wood, brass trim, white ceiling tiles and padded benches adorning the former “working boat.”

“We used to tow booms of logs, and also had loads of logs on the dock for delivery,” said Robson, whose wellknown father, Jim, is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame after serving as the voice of the Vancouver Canucks on radio and television from the team’s inception in 1970 until 1999.

“The way this is laid out it’s so much better for groups.”

Robson took Theo down the steps to the remodeled belowdecks — “Are we underwa-

Mike Robson and son Theo, 7, tour Johnstone Strait aboard M.V. Gikumi, which was built by Robson’s grandfather in 1954.

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ter, dad?” the youngster asked — and reminisced with Borrowman in the wheelhouse.

“My grandfather used to steer with his feet, and sometimes he’d fall asleep in the chair,” Robson said. “I’d get nervous when we’d start getting close to

land, but I was hesitant to wake him. He always woke up just in time.”

Borrowman, who first began leasing the Gikumi from Wastell in the late 1970s before buying the boat in the 1980s, remembered as well.

Showing Robson the

placement of the pole behind his captain’s chair, Borrowman leaned back against the pole and placed his shoes on the wheel.

“We had to maintain some traditions,” Borrowman said.

Robson is appreciative of the Borrowmans’

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Robson said his son had never seen a whale in the wild, but the sharp-eyed youngster was the first passenger to spot the spout of a humpback early into the excursion. With a large grin, Theo joined the other passengers on deck as the Gikumi exposed them to three more humpbacks, a trio of swimming sea lions, numerous Dall’s porpoises, a harbour seal, and, finally, the mother lode — a pod of transient killer whales.

Theo was also treated to a reading of The Rescue of Nanoose by author Mary Borrowman, who presented Theo with an autographed copy of the book.

Asked his favourite part of the trip, Theo replied, “Everything.”

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restoration work on the Gikumi, which he said was “the jewel” of his grandfather’s fleet, particularly since nearly all traces of Wastell’s sawmill were removed to make way for Dockside 29, the long, two-story building of modern suites constructed by Telegraph Cove Venture in 2002 on the former sawmill site.

Robson was last in Telegraph Cove in 1997 for a family reunion, and got his first look at the complex last week.

“It was our understanding the new owners would keep part of the sawmill for a museum,” Robson said. “I guess things have to progress, but my grandfather would be disappointed.”

That makes the M.V. Gikumi one of the family’s last links to Telegraph Cove, and it

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Today Baseball Port McNeill vs. Port Hardy in NVIBL league action, 6:45 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

July 14-17 Slo-pitch Filomi Days slo-pitch tournament at Beaver Harbour Park. Wood bats only. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

Finals 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Info, David, 250-949-7221.

July 15-17 Fishing Filomi Days Fishing Derby at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Begins 6 a.m. Friday, closes 2 p.m. Sunday.

Weigh-ins 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $20 at Fisherman’s Wharf, Macandale’s, Jim’s Hardy Sports and North Island Gazette. Prizes for salmon, halibut/lingcod, hidden weight. Prize ceremony 4 p.m. Sunday, Carrot Park.

Soccer Tsakis F.C. 7-a-side tournament at PHSS field. Men’s, women’s divisions. Kids U-7 minitourney Saturday, kids races Sunday. Info, David at 250-230-1772.

July 16 Golf Ladies Open Tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Light breakfast 7:30 a.m., shotgun start 8:30 a.m.

Info, Seven Hills, 250949-9818.

Street hockey Brian Burns Memorial Street Hockey Tournament, Hastings Street in Port Hardy. 8 a.m. start, playoffs begin 3:40 p.m. Info, Su, 250949-7617 or Dave, 250949-7221.

Stock car racing Filomi Days Races, 5 p.m., Tri-Port Speedway.

Volleyball Filomi Days 3-on-3 co-ed tournament, 12:30-6 p.m., Carrot Park.

Strong-man competition Filomi Days Strong-man competition, 1 p.m., Carrot Park. Women invited to compete, as well.

Gold, silver, bronze for paddlers Gazette staff Tri Port Dragon Boat Society’s Pink Pussycats posted a personal-best time and finished second overall Sunday, and the Tri Port Warriors moved up two competition classes and claimed gold in the women’s diamond A division in the annual Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival.

For the first time, the Tri Port Dragonboat Society entered three boats into a competition. Namaxsala, made up of paddlers from Port Hardy and Alert Bay, made its debut with a bronze-medal finish in the mixed silver division.

“In addition to winning three medals, the thing I love most about it was we looked like one big, happy group,” said Irene Paterson of

the Pussycats. “Which is what we are. Every time one of our teams was racing, everyone else was on the shore.

We were the loudest support group there.”

The Pink Pussycats posted the top overall time of two minutes, 19.98 seconds in Saturday’s qualifying heats to earn a berth in the women’s platinum semifinals. After posting a comfortable win by more than five seconds in Sunday’s semifinal, the Pussycats clocked 2:16.79 but finished second to the blistering Dragon Ladies of False Creek (2:14.32).

The same Dragon Ladies crew topped the Warriors in their opening heat Saturday, sending the Warriors into the diamond division. But the Warriors,

who won the gold division here a year ago, were undefeated the rest of the way. They cruised to a four-second win in the B semifinal and then clocked 2:23.65 to edge Despirit Housewives (2:24.17) in the diamond A final.

Namaxsala missed a berth in the gold division by less than a second in Saturday’s qualifying, then improved its time by nearly four seconds to place second in the mixed silver A semifinals. The team then posted its best time of the weekend, 2:26.64, to place third in the final.

The team included paddlers picked up in Courtenay and Nanaimo, and its full crew had never before paddled together in practice, said Paterson.

The Tri Port Dragon Boat Society's Warriors celebrate their goldmedal finish in the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Sunday.

Photo submitted coach and helmsman “Namaxsala did nitely came out.”

The teams helped Jerry Woo did double amazing,” said Kendra Hall of the Pussycats. each other in additional duty as helmsman for “They came home with ways. Two Namaxsala Namaxsala, which also medals from their first members who had had an injury issue.

The Tri Port Dragon never drummed before time there.

“It was amazing offered to do so for the Boat Society will to see three Tri Port Pussycats, who were hold its second annual teams there. We all missing their drum- regatta on the waterstuck together, and the mer due to an injury. front in Port Hardy on small-town feel defi- In return, Pussycats Sept. 10.

Cubs claim two of three in NVIBL play J.R. Rardon Gazette staff HYDE CREEK — Forced to play three games in four days because of a rain makeup, the Port Hardy Cubs fell one win short of a sweep last week in North Vancouver Island Baseball League play and remain one game away from clinching the top seed in the league playoffs.

The Hyde Creek Hillbillys jumped out to a big early lead Sunday and went on to a 19-5 win over the Cubs at Hyde Creek Ballpark despite the third home run in as many games from the Cubs’ Chris Lamothe.

On Thursday, the Cubs kicked off the week with a 6-3 win over the Hillbillys despite getting just three hits, thanks to a 13-strikeout complete game from pitcher Curtis Martyn.

On Saturday, the Cubs blasted a shorthanded Port McNeill team 16-3 as Lamothe

eight players. Jordan Altmiks reached base four times and also scored for the Rangers.

Lamothe got the win.

Port Hardy shortstop Jake Colbourne dives but can't prevent a hit during Thursday's J.R. Rardon photo win over Hyde Creek at Hyde Creek Ballpark. launched a three-run Creek holds a 3-2 edge a double and capped his inning wrapped up a in the teams’ head-to- 3-for-5, five-RBI day big offensive day for homer. the Cubs, aided by a The league’s regular head meetings, but the with a two-run single.

Newcomer Joe depleted Port McNeill season wraps up this league tiebreaker would weekend, and the play- be the run differential Leblanc went 2-for-2 team that began the with three RBI, Curtis game with just seven offs begin with a first- between teams.

Carmen stroked an players in the field. round game between The Cubs took advanRBI double, and Keith Hillbillys 19, the No. 2 and No. 3 Balcke and Ivan Hall tage of the Rangers’ Cubs 5 seeds Wednesday, July each scored three runs three-infielder, twoTaylor Galeazzi hit 20. The playoff tourin the win. Lamothe outfielder configuration his first career home run ney wraps up with the added a double and fin- with six runs in the first championship Sunday, and Ivan Hall added a ished with two RBI and inning and six more solo shot Sunday as the July 24. two runs for the Cubs, in the third. Lamothe, Port Hardy (6-3) Hillbillys took advan- and Hugh Connon was Martyn and Lukas Jones tage of early wildness needs a win in tonight’s each scored three runs

by Cubs hurler Jeff 1-for-3 with an RBI. game or a loss by Hyde in the win. Ed James Tarlier to overcome Creek (5-4) Sunday to Lamothe’s first-inning Cubs 16, Rangers 3 scored two runs for Port clinch first place in the homer. Galeazzi added Lamothe’s three-run McNeill (2-6), which homer in the fourth finished the game with regular season. Hyde

Cubs 6, Hillbillys 3 The Cubs managed just three hits, but made them count as Hyde Creek’s hurlers combined to walk 12 batters in Thursday’s contest.

Lamothe drilled a two-out, three-run home run over Hyde Creek Road and Martyn scattered six hits to keep the Hillbillys at bay.

Tom Cessford led off the game with a single and went on to give the Hillbillys an early 1-0 lead on a two-out, RBI single by Balcke. But the Cubs struck right back in the bottom half with three runs on just one hit, an RBI single by Martyn. Jason Holmes added a sacrifice fly in the frame.

The teams were scoreless over the next four innings as Martyn and Rushton tossed pellets.

Lamothe sent a drive deep over the left-center field fence to give the Cubs a 6-1 bulge.

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It's all fun and games at Filomi Gazette staff PORT HARDY — It may be a premier summer weekend in Port Hardy, but don’t expect to see people spending Filomi Days lounging around on patio furniture.

Among the many activities included in the town’s annual summer celebration are a plethora of sports activities that will keep the North Island’s weekend warriors hitting, catching, shooting, kicking, spiking, reeling, driving and lifting.

Spectators are encouraged to check out the action. A sampler of the activities: Slo-pitch tourney The annual slo-pitch tournament kicks off tonight at Beaver Harbour Park, with 13 teams battling for a spot in Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. A final. Games will be played tonight starting at 6:30 p.m., Friday beginning at 6 p.m., and with sessions Saturday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-5:30 p.m.

Play beings 8 a.m.

Sunday, with the B and C finals set for 11 a.m.

Fishing derby The annual Filomi Days Fishing Derby runs Friday through Sunday from the Marina at I.V.’s Quarterdeck Inn. Tickets are $20 and numerous prizes will be handed out during an awards ceremony Sunday afternoon in Carrot Park. Weigh-ins take place daily from

9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the marina dock. Derby tickets available at the marina office, Jim’s Hardy Sports and the North Island Gazette.

Soccer tournament Port Hardy’s Tsakis F.C. is hosting a 7-a-side tournament for men’s and women’s teams Friday through Sunday at Port Hardy Secondary School’s field. Five women’s teams and nine men’s teams, as well as a three-team field of U-7 youngsters, are signed up for play beginning at 5 p.m. Friday and at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Sunday’s finals participants will be determined by results the first two days.

Brian Burns Street Hockey The street hockey returns to Hastings Street after a one-year absence, providing ball hockey competition across several divisions on two portable rinks.

Play begins Saturday morning and continues throughout the day, with divisional trophies handed out at the end of the afternoon.

Stock car racing After a low-speed cruise in the Filomi Days Parade, local stock car drivers will retire to Tri-Port Speedway for an evening of racing beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets just $5; full concession

will be operating and door prizes awarded.

3-on-3 volleyball Funtastic Sports hosts the outdoor competition Saturday from 12:30-6 p.m. at Carrot Park, near the main entertainment stage.

Strong man competition The Filomi Days strong man competition returnw to Carrot Park beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. If lifting, pushing, throwing and towing bulky objects is your thing, pop down to take part or check out the action.

Strong women invited, as well.

Kids' stuff Several events specific to the younger set are also on tap as part of the Filomi Days fun.

The annual Soap Box Derby, sponsored

by Before and After Renos, takes place on the Main Street hill in front of C&N Backpackers beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Also on Sunday, the Filomi Days Kids' Fishing Derby is set for 8 a.m.-noon at Seagate Wharf.

Largest boys and girls fish and many other prizes will be on tap.

General fun, games and hilarity in a noncompetitive format is available both days with Kids' Fest in the Park, noon-5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday at Carrot Park.

Baseball NVIBL Standings Through July 10 Team Port Hardy Hyde Creek Port McNeill

W 6 5 2

L 3 4 6

Pct GB .667 — .556 1 .250 3.5

Thursday, July 7 Port Hardy 6, Hyde Creek 3 Saturday, July 9 Port Hardy 16, Port McNeill 3 Sunday, July 10 Hyde Creek 19, Port Hardy 5 Thursday, July 14 Port McNeill vs. Port Hardy, 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, July 17 Port McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 5 p.m.

THE NORTH ISLAND EAGLES is now accepting registration forms for rep tryouts!

Registration deadline for Bantam and Midget August 1st!

Past member’s registrations will be mailed to your home.

Contact Tanya Kellar 250-956-4836 or registrar.northislandeagles@yahoo.ca There will be no registrations taken the day of tryouts.

Registrations must be completed in advance.

Inge Peterson displays her one-skate form while joined on the ice by Ella Rae, Kyra Tuck and Nikki Foster during last week's Learn to Skate program, hosted by the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club at Chilton J.R. Rardon photo Arena in Port McNeill.

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Hometown hockey hero a hit J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — When Clayton Stoner’s weeklong Vancouver Island Summer Hockey Clinic drew to a close Friday evening, there was a distinct feeling of sadness that the skating, the drills, the laughs and the camaraderie was over.

And the kids were disappointed, too.

“I was surprised to find I felt sad to see it was over,” said Stoner, a Port McNeill resident who plays for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. “Seeing the kids’ faces, how much they enjoy being out there, it makes you appreciate your job.

“That was me, 18 years ago.”

The camp, set up by Victoria-based Progressive Hockey, was the first Stoner has taken part in.

After agreeing to participate when he was approached by Progressive Hockey owner Andy Seppanen late last summer, Stoner developed some strong ideas about how the camp should run.

Those ideas went out the window pretty quickly when the 43 camp participants skated onto the ice.

“I wanted things to run perfectly,” said Stoner, 26, who was joined on the camp staff by fellow Port McNeill pro Benn Olson. “But you come back to reality pretty quickly. I mean, we’re talking about a bunch of young kids who just want to come out and

"That was me, 18 years ago."

Clayton Stoner

have fun. If I can teach something, or increase their interest in the sport, to me that’s a success.”

It was a success all around.

Seppanen, who was joined by Progressive counselors Brendan Enns, Kieran Anderson and Jordan Rauser, is trying to build his camp — which began as a goalie-specific clinic — into Vancouver Island’s pre-eminent summer hockey school.

“In talking with (Port McNeill Minor Hockey president) Scott Mitchell, it sounded like their association’s participation was down a little this year, and we’re trying to spark an interest in hockey again,” said Seppanen.

“For Clayton, it was a chance to give back to the community he grew up in.”

For Mitchell and Port McNeill Minor Hockey, the 43-player turnout was deemed a success, particularly since it didn’t seem to detract appreciably from registration for the third annual Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Camp, which is going on this week at Chilton Regional Arena.

With sponsorship help from Strategic Forest Management, the association offered its enrolled players $50 rebates on regis-

tration to both camps.

In the past month, Port Hardy Minor Hockey matched that offer for its players, and last week’s camp was wellrepresented by both communities, along with skaters from Port Alice and Alert Bay. “We had a lot of talented young men come up to do this,” said Mitchell, who added Port McNeill Minor Hockey hopes to bring Seppanen back for a preseason goalie clinic this fall. “Clayton is something of a Willie Mitchell protege. He’s given us a lot of prizes to raffle at our tournaments. He seems keen to give back to the community. And not only Clayton, but having Benn Olson, who just signed a contract with the New York Islanders. The feedback we’ve gotten from the players and parents has been nothing but positive.”

Olson, 24, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound defenseman who has played three years of minor league pro hockey after going undrafted, signed a one-year contract with the Islanders in June to play for Bridgeport of the American Hockey League. The one-way

Alex Scott of Port McNeill chats with NHL pro Clayton Stoner while getting a stick, Minnesota Wild jersey and other items signed during an autograph session at the end of Stoner's Vancouver Island Summer Hockey Clinic Friday at Chilton Regional Arena.

Below, Rhys Dutcyvich is stopped by goalie Kaisha Laird during a Black-and-White scrimJ.R.Rardon photos mage on the final day of the weeklong camp. will play in the club’s Blue-White prospects game Saturday.

With his spot in Minnesota’s preseason camp secure, Stoner has been spending time with his family in Port McNeill following the tragic death this spring of his brother, Luke, in a logging accident.

“I’ve always called Port McNeill home,” said Stoner. “Being here in the arena brings back some good memories, of playing with the North Island Eagles and being with those AHL contract pays legitimate shot to be left this week for New guys in the locker him at the NHL rate called up to the NHL York for the team’s room.

“But it’s still as cold and suggests he has a club this season. He prospects camp and as it ever was.”

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HEAD SAW FILER needed for Central Vancouver Island sawmill. Union rates at non-union mill. Should have ticket and past experience.

Fax (250)248-8998. email: liana@errced.com HEAVY Duty Mechanic needed for West Coast of Vancouver Island logging camp. Flexible shift, full benefits, permanent position and year round work. Fax resume to 604-681-8906 LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Jour- neyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

MORE CORE Diamond Drilling is looking for Experienced Diamond Drillers for hydraulic and conventional drills. Work is located in the US and Canada. Must have valid first aid.

Up to $600 a day + bonus.

Send resumes w/ references to jobs@morecore.ca or fax (250) 636-9159.

Looking for a NEW job?

COMING EVENTS

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 11/11

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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WWW.BCAUCTION.CA BC Government Surplus Auction Vehicles, Equipment, Machinery, Seized Items and Misc. Items

FREE ITEMS COAL HARBOUR 1970 1 bdrm trailer includes fridge/ stove, w/d, wood stove, new windows & laminate. For Free -must be moved in July. Call 250-949-9941

FURNITURE BRAND New LUXURY Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress Set (in original Package) left over from LARGE hotel order.800 coils. MSRP$1299.00 Liquida- tion Price $490.00 tax inc.

(11 available) Kings $790.00. Includes both boxspring/ mattress..

Delivery available. text or call1 250 334 7527 to reserve a set.

RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1888-473-5407.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassified.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MOVING/GARAGE SALE 2695 Cardena Cres, Pt. McNeill. Sat., July 16th-10am!

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

North Island Church Services SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “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 Sundays 9am 3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pm Alert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909 11/11

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 11/11

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

Management and Leadership Opportunity

Band Manager Position The Kwakiutl Band is inviting applications for the position of Band Manager. The Kwakiutl Band is a First Nations Community with approximately 700 members and is located on Northern Vancouver Island.

Working under the direction of the Kwakiutl Band Council, the Band Manager administers programs and services for the band. The successful candidate will have a solid background and professional knowledge in Administration. The person will possess leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and financial management skills. Current criminal record must be provided.

For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.kwakiutl.ca Please forward a letter of application and a resume complete with salary expectations and three references to: Hiring Committee – Kwakiutl Band Council PO Box 1440, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview Closing date July 22, 2011 at 4:00 pm

GARAGE SALES

250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

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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!

HELP WANTED

CUTIE Celia is ready, just 11 wks old, $450.Good with kids, CKC reg, vet checked,dewormed and vaccinated , shots taken, coming with registration papers. s.wallace43@yahoo.com

FIBER-WERX International in Sylvan Lake, Alberta is seeking experienced fiberglass laminiators / repair personnel.

Fax resume to (403) 887-7737 or email scott.fiberwerx@telus.net

COMING EVENTS

WE’RE ON THE WEB

FOR SALE: •Trailer hitch (class 3) for Ford Ranger/Mazda truck, 8 months old. $200.

•Grade 80, 20’ tow chain with hooks (new) $80.

Call 250-949-8928

PETS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

.com

Motel MGR. Min of 3-5 yrs of managerial exp. in hospitality industry, F/T $16.50/hr.

Duties: supervise day-to-day operations, front desk operation, accounting, marketing & housekeeping. Pioneer Inn 8405 Byng Rd. Port Hardy. Fax: 250-949-7334.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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 Summer hours Sunday Worship - 10:00am except August 28th - 9:00 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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

OPERATIONS PLANNER Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an Operations Planner to join our Englewood Forest Operation. The office for this operation is located in Woss, British Columbia. Woss, located in the center of the Picturesque Nimpkish Valley, is approximately 90 minutes north of Campbell River or 45 minutes south of Port McNeill.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Reporting to the Operations Manager, this full time position will be the lead role in Englewood Forest Operation’s Planning (Forestry & Engineering) Department. Key duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: • Provide leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, quality and production for members in the planning department and throughout the Operation • Maintain a dynamic working team environment complete with information sharing, creativity and support for challenging the status quo • Coordinate all forestry, engineering, GIS, and development activities required for an annual harvest of approximately 800,000m3 • Coordinate all forestry and engineering budgets, plans, and inventories.

• Coordinate and manage Company certification systems (EMS, CSA) within the Operation.

• Coordinate the Nimpkish Woodlands Advisory Committee (NWAC) • Participate in the Nimpkish Resource Management Board (NRMB) • Prepare and coordinate property issues from time to time including Road Use Agreements with other users • Prepare and/or peer review amendments to the Forest Stewardship Plan for the North Vancouver Island Operations • Ensure compliance with various Higher Level and Operational Plans and Company policies in regards to cutblock development • Prepare and/or peer review the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development (Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions) • Liaison with First Nations, government agencies and public and private interest groups • Liaison with Company corporate specialists to assist in strategic planning • Manage the recreation sites and trails within the Operation • Good communication skills and a willingness for public speaking • Must have a degree or diploma in forestry from a recognized post-secondary institution • Sound working knowledge of legal regulations and requirements related to BC crown and private land forest operations • Experience with CENFOR (GENUS), Plant Wizard, Survey Wizard, ROAD ENG, ArcView, Forest Ops, Excel, and MS-Word would be considered an asset THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, July 22, 2011 Reference Code: Operations Planner, Woss

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A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php

Thursday, July 14, 2011 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ACREAGE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING Sale...

Specials from $5 to $12/sq. ft.

Great pricing on absolutely every model, width and length.

Example: 30’W x 50’L x 16’H. Now $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1800-668-5422.

20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner ďŹ nancing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953.

PORT MCNEILL Ocean view 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appl.

Bright kitchen, dining & living area with laminate ooring.

Hot tub & lots of parking. $169,000. Call 250-956-3417.

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER OLDER HOME in Port McNeill, on 2 lots with ocean view, over 3100 sq ft, must be seen, please phone 250-9563546 for viewing.

PORT HARDY Newly reno’d home. 3 bdrms, roughed in for 2 more bedrooms & family room.

Close to schools. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540.

7.5 ACRES in Quesnel Lake area, Likely, BC Government forfeited property sold www.bcauction.ca

PORT MCNEILL 1300 sq. ft. modular, centrally located. $141,500. Call 250-956-3441 or 250-956-8283.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Western Forest Products Inc.

3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188

BUYING - RENTINGSELLING Call us today to place your classiďŹ ed ad Call 310.3535

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft.

4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas ďŹ replaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub.

Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind� property.

Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

Situated on quiet cul-de-sac in Hyde Creek, Pt McNeill. 3 bdrm, 2 bath double wide w/full addition & solarium sunroom. 2239 sq ft on 2 acres. W/shop & outbuildings. $230,000 Call 250-923-9414

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

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We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

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REAL ESTATE LOTS

TOWNHOUSES

31 LOT subdivision in Nanaimo now for sale, all view lots Mnt/oceans. Easy to build, Geotech is done. For more information contact (604)8895402 sandhu_p@hotmail.com

PORT HARDY 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, garage, walking distance to all facilities. Some furniture. Owner downsizing. Southern exposure, 5 min to beach. Must see, appt only. $130,000. 250949-6076.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices.

Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price.

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MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reďŹ nances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

AREA PLANNER

THE POSITION: WFP is currently seeking an Area Planner to join our Holberg Forest Operation located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy.

Port Hardy, a welcoming community of just under 5,000 people is at the northern end of beautiful Vancouver Island and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Found in the heart of a wilderness paradise Port Hardy is brimming over with recreational opportunities for kayakers, bird watchers, canoeists, cyclists, divers, hikers, hunters, and fresh or salt water sports ďŹ shers.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Reporting to the Operations Planner, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg’s Planning Department. Key functions of an Area Planner include, but are not limited to the following abilities: • Provide leadership in safety and stewardship for members in the Planning Department • Complete and manage budgets, contributing to timber development for an annual cut of 550,000 M3 • Block development planning • Contractor and staff supervision (layout, cruising, terrain, bridge designs, post harvest assessments, etc.) • Timber sort and block margin forecasting • Liaison with First Nations • Work in collaboration with other Planning team members to complete road permit and cutting permit applications • Maintenance and deactivation plans preparation • Complete harvest instructions, road instructions • Maintain a dynamic working team environment, complete with sharing of information, ideas, creativity and support for challenging the status quo • Provide leadership in meeting WFP’s EMS and sustainable forest management responsibilities • Ensure that all team members conduct themselves professionally, ethically and treat all individuals and organizations with respect • Proven ability to work in a team environment • Good communication skills • Extraordinary personal standards and expectations • Must have a degree or diploma in forestry from a recognized post-secondary institution and be a registered (RPF, RFT) in good standing with the ABCFP • Must be able to withstand the demands of coastal ďŹ eld work • Experience with CENFOR (GENUS), ROAD ENG, Forest Ops, Plant Wizard and Survey Wizard would be considered an asset.

Lesser qualiďŹ ed candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered for alternate positions.

THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive beneďŹ t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Friday, July 22, 2011 Reference Code: Area Planner, HFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

Please visit www.westernforest.com

FULL TIME / SEASONAL Hedberg Associates, based in Squamish, B.C., is a diversiďŹ ed forestry and natural resource management company. The ďŹ rm provides consulting services to the forest industry, clean energy sector, telecommunication and transmission/distribution line industry. Hedberg Associates continues to specialize in forest management, silviculture, operational planning, cutting permit development and appraisals, including ďŹ eld layout of roads and cut blocks.

We are a growing company looking for senior forestry crewman and experienced ďŹ eld technicians. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of forestry experience. We are a highly motivated group of individuals and will provide employees the opportunity to continue their advancement in the forest and other natural resource industries.

Employees will be responsible for completing road location and block layout, traversing, collecting mapping and site plan information and preparation of operation plans. Transmission and distribution line layout and transmission line vegetation management.

The position will be predominantly ďŹ eld based with work in all types of weather and terrain.

We are a local company but require some work to be completed in remote locations.

Squamish is a vibrant and growing community located between Vancouver and Whistler.

Dubbed Canada’s “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada�, it offers world-class mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and many more outdoor pursuits.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Job QualiďŹ cations: • ProďŹ cient with all basic forestry ďŹ eld equipment. • Valid B.C. Drivers Licence. • Healthy, ďŹ t individuals who are able to complete work in a variety of outdoor environments. • Forestry experience, knowledge or training and capable of supervising others. • Familiarity with Road Eng, Word and Excel would be an asset.

Application Instructions: Application deadline for all positions will be Friday, August 5, 2011.

All individuals who apply will be contacted. Please email resumes with a cover letter and two references to info@hedbergassociates.com.

OTHER AREAS TEXAS LAND Foreclosures!

20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso-Was $16,900 (USD) Now $12,900 (USD) $0 down, take over payments, $99/month. (USD) Beautiful views, owner ďŹ nancing, free map/pictures.

866-484-0857 (US)

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent.

Clean & quiet building.

Free cable.

Furnished suites available.

Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Looking for work? Looking for an employee?

There’s funding for on-the-job training!

For info on NEWS eligibility call 250-949-5736.

www.newemployee.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada–British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Publisher

The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher.

The Morning Star, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star.

The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988.

Forestry Crewman, Forestry Technician (RFT or FIT)

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The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years.

STOP into our ofďŹ ce 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

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY LAKEFRONT Properties For Sale 20 minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

HELP WANTED

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Newly furnished available.

Please call for availability & inclusions.

Includes free cable.

Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

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

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT HARDY 2 bdrm apt, Byng Rd. Pets? N/S, ref. req. $525. Call 250-949-6319.

SEAWIND ESTATES Port Hardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $800/mo.

Also 2 bedrooms $700/mo. Completely renovated townhouse in gated community. N/P, Ref. required.

Call 250-949-9723.

HELP WANTED

Stepping Stones Centre for Early Child Development is accepting applications for the position of

Infant Toddler ECE Description The successful candidate will: s HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS s MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN s PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES s HAVE GOOD ORGANIZATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS s PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND RESPECT CONlDENTIALITY s BE ABLE TO WORK AS PART OF A PROFESSIONAL TEAM s PROVIDE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT TO STAFF PRACTICUM STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS

Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ďŹ nancial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace.

QualiďŹ cations s ,ICENSED )NFANT 4ODDLER %ARLY #HILDHOOD %DUCATOR s $EGREE OR DIPLOMA IN %ARLY #HILD %DUCATION s 3PECIAL .EEDS TRAINING IS AN ASSET s %XPERIENCE WITH DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING #ARE 0LANS s 6ALID &IRST !ID #ERTIlCATE

If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to:

4HIS SENIOR POSITION IS HOURS PER WEEK AND WILL BEGIN !UG ST 3ALARY RANGES FROM DEPENDING ON QUALIlCATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND A BENElT PACKAGE IS INCLUDED

Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca

1UALIlED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUMES WITH PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO +ATE 0INSONNEAULT %XECUTIVE $IRECTOR BY *ULY ND

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TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

AUTO FINANCING

PORT HARDY Central location. 3rd floor, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, clean suite with many upgrades. Includes heat & hot water. Building has zero tolerance for crime. N/P, N/S. Avail Aug 1. $700/mo. Call 250-6647439/ lisahagar74@yahoo.ca PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

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

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079.

References a must.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC 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 HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished References Call Jason 250-949-0192

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT ALICE SHOPPING CENTRE Business is Great!

We have a number of units of various sizes for lease.

300 sq. ft. & up.

Contact Steve Edwards at Colyvan Pacific 604-683-8399

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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PORT HARDY $700/mo.

Storey’s Beach Huge 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath Light, Bright & Modern Decks, fireplace, f/s, w/d Security system Quiet, professional bdg.

Non smoking, Pet? Prefer 1 year agreement Discounts available 1-250-335-3313 or 1-877-773-7173

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT CITY LIVING In a Westcoast setting!

Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Last week 24 out of 28 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. 1-888593-6095.

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Short walk to town.

Pads for rent.

Water, sewer and garbage included. $258.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

MOTORCYCLES 2006 Honda CRF 70- $1100 Comes with helmet, riding boots,jersey and pants.Excellent condtion and very well maintained, one owner, never been raced. Child has outgrown. Call: 956-4104

HOMES FOR RENT HOUSE for Rent - 3 lrg bdrms, 2 baths, 2 car grg, Stories Beach, incl sattelite pkg, Lrg bsmnt for storage, ref.s, $1100 250-902-8850

PORT HARDY Rent to own, 2 bdrm/2 bath house. Single detached garage. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. Call 250-902-9511 or 250-924-7879.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING Vernon: Lakeside Assisted Living Home, licensed, Space Available, Pictures & info by email shason@telus.net or call Steve at (250)306-0734

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST!

FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast.

Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free Delivery. www.autocreditfast.ca

with a classified ad Call 310.3535

FAMILY CENTRE COORDINATOR Applicants must have three years recent experience including one year supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Also experience working with staff, volunteers and non-profit or publicly funded groups, agencies and organizations. Grant and proposal writing skills are preferred and public relations experience would be an asset.

This position is open until July 25, 2011.

Send cover letter and resume to: North Island Community Services Society Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or nicsbc@telus.net Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

STORAGE

Time for a NEW car?

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Londyn Lockard and her mom, Cortney Darling of Port Hardy, enjoy a recent outing in Campbell River.

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Emotional journey

Copsforcancer

South Island police officers plan 1,000-kilometre trek traversing the Island Erin McCracken Black Press

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ith only one chance to make every kilometre count, four South Island police officers have their bicycle pedals primed to make a difference.

Victoria Police Department constables Alvin Deo and Mike Massine, Oak Bay reserve constable Jarrod Christison and Cpl. Mary Brigham, a CFB Esquimalt military police officer, will be among 22 police and media riders in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraiser.

Participants can only take part in the event once, which is why these four Special feature officers are striving to Black Press raise $75,000 for the newspapers on event.

Vancouver Island Every year the tour will publish this generates more than special feature page $1 million for pediatric spotlighting police cancer research and officers taking part in Camp Goodtimes this year’s Canadian in Maple Ridge, a Cancer Society medically supported Cops for Cancer summer camp for Tour de Rock. kids with cancer and survivors of the disease.

Christison, who is looking to raise $30,000, recalls when past riders stopped at his school. “Seeing them do the tour, I always looked up to that,� he said. “I also think it’s the ultimate form of volunteerism.�

The 1,000-kilometre, 14-day journey from Port Alice to Victoria will be physically and emotionally demanding. The cyclists will meet children with cancer and people wanting to donate.

Brigham is planning to shave her head during the ride to show solidarity with young cancer patients who have lost their hair through treatment. “It’s going to be emotional,� the military police officer said of the journey her team has been preparing for since March. “Regardless of all the training we’re doing, it doesn’t compare to what these (kids) are going through with their chemotherapy and recovering,� said Brigham, whose goal is to raise $5,000.

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The 22-member Tour de Rock team is preparing to ride in support of pediatric cancer research and a summer camp for kids whose lives have been touched by the disease.

Among those riding are Oak Bay reserve Const. Jarrod Christison, left, Victoria police constables Mike Massine and Alvin Deo, and CFB Esquimalt military police officer Cpl. Mary Brigham. “It’ll be a real mix of emotions,� said VicPD’s Massine of the upcoming ride. “I’m not above crying.�

Massine’s desire to participate dates back to 1998 when he was a Saanich cop and his police colleague Const. Martin Pepper initiated the first Tour de Rock.

Massine is also inspired by his 19-year-old stepdaughter who has a rare syndrome for which she requires constant care. “It’s opened my eyes to the needs parents have when they do have kids who are sick in one way or another,� said Massine, who hopes to fund raise $25,000.

It was only natural for Deo to help kids

in need since, as a youth investigator, he spends most of his day doing just that. He is also a father to three young children. “I have kids of my own and just the thought of them suffering from cancer is pretty terrifying,� said Deo, who aspires to raise $15,000. “Realizing there are other families out there that are going through this right now, I just wanted to do whatever I could to help out.�

Tour de Rock happens Sept. 24 to Oct. 7.

To donate, please call 250-592-2244 or visit www.cancer.ca, select your province and click the Vancouver Island Tour de Rock link.

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.

HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca.

FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to:

www.bclocalnews.com/tour-de-rock

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Prizes to be won: • Kayak & Paddle: Marine Harvest, Quarterdeck Marine, Port Hardy InsuranCentre • Half-Day Fishing Charter: Codfather Charters • $50.00 Gift Certificate: EJ Klassen Motorcade • Case of Salmon: Scarlet Point Seafoods • $50.00 Gift Certificate (for custom processing or smoking): Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish • Tri-Port Dragon Boat Recreational Membership: Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society • BC Ferries Pass (car, driver, passenger): BC Ferries • Accommodation for Two (October to April): Glen Lyon Inn • Control Centre for Electronics: ShopRite • Dust & Dash Interior Car Cleaning: Dave Landon Motors • Stainless Wet/Dry Vacuum: Hardy Builders • $50.00 Gift Certificate: Macandale’s • Camcorder: The Source • $50.00 Overwaitea Gift Card: Overwaitea • Tackle Box: Jim’s Hardy Sports • Portable DVD Player: Keta Cable Tickets available at: Jim’s Hardy • BC Ferries Pass (car, driver, passenger): BC Ferries Sports, Hardy Buoys, • 2-Night Stay: Bear Cove Cottages Port Hardy Chamber of • Framed Photograph: Scotiabank Commerce, • Laptop Bag: The Cove West Coast Community Craft • Computer Reboot: Web World Shop & The Hobby Nook • Trip for 2 to North Coast Trail: Cape Scott Water Taxi • Gift Basket: Kelley’s Chocolates • Framed Print: Natural Impressions • $50.00 Gift Certificate: EJ Klassen Motorcade • $50.00 Gift Certificate (for custom processing or smoking): Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish

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Family Movie Night - Port Hardy Baptist Church NI Eagles Much Music Teen Dance - Port Hardy Arena

Saturday, July 16 The Port Radio on sight 7am-11am: Providence Pancake Breakfast - Providence Place 8am-6pm: Brian Burns Memorial Street Hockey Tournament - Hastings Street 10am-4pm: Hardy Buoys Crab Races - Carrot Park 11am-1pm: Popcorn Sale - Coastal Community Credit Union 12pm: Parade starts at Thunderbird Mall. Marshalling begins between 10 and 11am. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce.

12pm-5pm: Kids’ Fest in the Park - Carrot Park 12pm-6pm: Food & Entertainment - Carrot Park 12pm-8pm: Kinsmen Refreshment Garden - Carrot Park 12:30pm: Funtastic Sports Volleyball Tournament - Carrot Park 1pm: Filomi Strong Man Competition - Carrot Park 3pm: First Annual Filomi Fun Sail in Hardy Bay 9pm-2am: NI Eagles Adult Much Music Dance - Port Hardy Arena

Providence Pancake Breakfast - Providence Place Masons’ Kids’ Fishing Derby - Seagate Wharf Before & After Renos Soap Box Derby - C&N Hill Community Church Service - Carrot Park Duck Race - Tsulquate Bridge Home Hardware Boat Building & Race - Carrot Park Kids’ Fest in the Park Food & Entertainment - Carrot Park Kinsmen Refreshment Garden - Carrot Park Home Hardware Bird House Building - Carrot Park Live Music & Fireworks Spectacular - Carrot Park

Entertainment Purple Pirate Tundra Ceilidh Band Jam Shack Araknids Eric Hunter Jazz Band

Band of Brothers Richelle Andre Highland Dancers Herman Bruce Band and more

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