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Hardy man dies in boat accident Mike D’Amour Gazette staff Friends and family will gather next week to remember Robert Davis, a long-time Port Hardy resident and avid fisherman who was killed in a tragic boating incident. “Bob was like my other dad,” said good pal and commercial fisherman, Rick Sadler, in a letter to the Gazette. “Bob was the most giving person with his time and fish, always supplying people who couldn’t get out to fish‚ he even treated us with fish from time to time,” he said. “I find some comfort in knowing Bob was doing what he loved the most when he left this world ... I loved him so very much.” Davis was seen about 5:30 a.m. Thursday by a crew member aboard a fishing boat who reported seeing the 70-year-old clinging to the bow rope of his upside down, 16-foot boat on the west side of Hardy Bay, between Duval Point and the Tsulquate River. Davis slipped under the water before the fishermen could get to him. The Coast Guard was quickly on scene and pulled Davis from the water and transported him to the Port Hardy wharf before he

was rushed to hospital. Attempts to resuscitate Davis were unsuccessful. RCMP said the senior was not wearing a PFD or a lifejacket and the cause of the incident is still under investigation. Janice Davis said she didn’t believe her husband was in the water long before the tragedy occurred. “But (the authorities) don’t know what happened; there was no hole in his boat and the bow seam was opened, but they said it could have happened when they brought the boat up,” she said. “He didn’t hit another boat or a rock, but he hit something, we just don’t know what.” Janice said she’s still dealing with the tragedy. “It’s such a shock; we were so close but now the whole bottom has fallen out.” Davis was born in Pender Harbour, and had a rod and reel put in his hand while still very young. “Both his grandfather and father were commercial fishermen and Bob lost a brother who was a commercial fisherman when he was 18 — he drowned in a storm with a boatload of fish,” said Janice. Davis, a dad of two daughters and grandfather to six, spent nearly 30 years in the Canadian Forces

force as a radar tech, a job that took him and his family to various locations around Canada. The family came to Port Hardy in 1989 where Davis worked as a commissionaire in the area for a few years before retiring and devoting himself to his favourite pastime, fishing. As much as he loved to fish, he was more devoted to his church, said Pastor Kevin Martineau, of the Port Hardy Baptist Church, where Davis was a greeter for the past 12 or 13 years. “He loved fishing, but he loved his god more,” said Martineau. Added Sadler: “Bob has been a godsend to me, always praying for me, especially when I was out fishing at sea.” Davis also had a real love for nature and wildlife. “He would catch an extra fish for the eagles, stop in Christy Pass, wave the fish around in the air until the eagles would come and almost take it from his hand,” Sadler said. “I feel at peace knowing that Bob is in Heaven with Jesus, soaring with wings just like his beloved eagles.” A service for Davis is planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre, 7450 Columbia St.

Bob Davis is shown holding a fish he caught in this family photo. Photo submitted

Port Hardy district gets cash for culverts Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s flood, Port Hardy council announced it will be using close to a halfmillion dollars in grant cash to fix decrepit culverts. Rick Davidge, chief administrative officer, said September’s deluge caused the worst flooding this com-

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its rain, but the (flooding rain) happened over a six or seven hour period,” he said. Davidge said about 170 mm fell in the Port Hardy area over the course of just a few hours. “It was just a deluge ... it was quite amazing.” A big contributor to the flooding was the state of the culverts, he said.

“They were just plain old and undersized.” Council announced at its regular June 14 meeting $400,000 would be coming into city coffers via the provincially funded Towns For Tomorrow, a provincial program that provides funding for infrastructure projects to address climate change and contribute to the overall health, sustain-

so there’s two crossings there that will have to be upgraded.” Davidge said the province picked up 80 per cent of the flood damage costs and “we fund the rest.” The job will be going to tender and Davidge said it’s possible the work could be done before the fall. “We’re hopeful it will be.”

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Fed cash to help spruce up park Mike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amour Gazette staff Several thousand dollars will be put to use to enhance a park commemorated to the memory of a young girl who was brutally murdered more than two decades ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means so much for us and the community,â&#x20AC;? said Roxanne Wilson, mom of six-year-old Adrianne Wadhams, whose battered and sexually abused body was found June 3, 1989 in a wooded area near Beaver Harbour Trailer Park where she lived. Her killer, then a 15-year-old Port Hardy boy, was convicted of first-degree murder and is still behind bars. The Adrianne Wadhams Memorial Park in Fort Rupert was commemorated several years ago, but has since fallen into disrepair. A recently received federal grant of $11,000 will go towards new

playground equipment and other changes to the park, said Sandy Sewid, one of the people spearheading the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was working with the elders in the community and was wondering how we could improve (the park),â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had planned on doing commemoration benches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; traditional carving or painting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for each family in the park,â&#x20AC;? she said. The revitalization of the park has inspired the community, which has since instituted a Neighbourhood Watch program. In addition to the federal cash, the community has raised another $3,000, said Sewid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan on doing other fundraisers too.â&#x20AC;?

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Singer’s song swiped Mike D’Amour Gazette staff A North Island native said she was thrilled to learn a song she wrote hit No.1 in Korea, but not so happy it had been plagiarized. Port McNeill born singer/ songwriter Georgia Murray discovered that parts of her 2009 song We’ll Never Know were used in the song Swing, performed by Hyori Lee, a South Korean pop sensation. It hit the No. 1 spot on April 4, 2010. It was a year ago Murray, 27, said she received an email from a Korean law firm. “It said one of the biggest record companies had stolen my song and it had gone to No. 1 by Lee, the label’s biggest artist,” she said. The lyrics were different, but there was no question the tune was Murray’s. “Her CD was only on the shelves for two months because as soon as the scandal broke, they took the song off iTunes, took the CDs off the shelves and discontinued her tour.” As songwriter, Murray was entitled to a percentage of the total earnings of the song. “It gave me cash to put into my

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music career,” Murray recently told the North Island Gazette from her Victoria home. Murray — who’s performed on the ABC show Boston Legal, performed with the Canadian Tenors and sang anthems for NHL and NBA teams — said a non-disclosure agreement precluded her from saying how much money she received in the suit. “But what I can say is I did get a nice chunk that helped me fund a new CD, called Just a Dream,” she said, noting her new work was released June 24. The producer who swiped Murray’s song — and allegedly six other songs on Lee’s album from Canadian, American and UK artists — received a year-

and-a-half in jail for the crime, Murray said. “I have no idea how he got my song — the only place where I had it was on My Space as a demo to show my latest work.” Despite having her work stolen, Murray said it was quite a thrill to learn how popular her song had become. “Its amazing to think I actually had a No.1 hit song in a country that’s almost twice the size of Canada and I didn’t even realize it.” Log onto http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=bnw1GpXd2WM &feature=fvst to see Lee perform Swing. To hear Murray’s We’ll Never Know, log in at http://soundcloud.com/georgiamurray/well-never-know.

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Animal bylaw one step closer J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — A new animal-control bylaw moved one step closer to adoption as council approved third reading during its regular meeting June 20. The bylaw, intended to address the issue of dangerous or potentially dangerous animals within town limits, underwent some language changes after council approved first and second readings in its previous meeting. “I think where we’re going with this is to get dog owners to take responsibility for their animals,” Coun. Shelley Downey said. “If your pet is on a leash or on your property, it’s not going to be a problem.” The bylaw applies to all animals, but dogs are at the forefront of current debate. It was prompted by an attack last month in Port McNeill in which two Rottweillers owned by Shiloh Desrosiers killed a Yorkshire Terrier owned by neighbour Tina Slater.

Council Meeting Port McNeill The bylaw was drafted by town staffer Sue Harvey, who relied in large part on an existing bylaw in Campbell River. Changes made to the bylaw between the second and third readings include a new definition of “dangerous dog” as any dog that has killed or seriously injured a person, or killed or seriously injured a domestic animal on property not owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog. Other changes include a prohibition on keeping livestock and poultry in the town limits, and the deletion of several sections regulating the animal control officer’s access to private property. Both Desrosiers and Slater attended the meeting and made statements to council. “I’m extremely upset my 14-year-old had to witness this, and I implore you to stand by

the original bylaw,” Slater read from a prepared statement. “I’m simply advocating for responsible ownership.” Kitchen use OK’d Council approved a request by a Vancouver Island Health Authority counselor to use the kitchen at the Family Centre once every other week. David Jennison, a mental health and rehabilitation counselor, requested the facility to provide at-risk clients a place to learn cooking skills, socialize with others in a productive environment and take home healthy food items. Coun. Aaron Frost noted the request was for an unspecified duration, and made a motion that a time frame be placed on the kitchen use. “I’d like to see us give it a trial run,” Mayor Gerry Furney said. “I think it’s a valuable service for the community.” Council voted unanimously to approve the kitchen use on a three-month trial basis, followed by review.

Kiai! Every week since October, more than 20 Sointula karate students of all ages met with Port Hardy’s sensei (teacher) Ivan DeToro. Karate is not about fighting but “a journey to learn and feel better about oneself and progress as a person towards a peaceful mind,” he says. Over the weekend, students tested to progress to the next level belt. Here, May Lam concentrates during her katas. Gretchen Arthur photo

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Teacher talks fishing with Suzuki J.R. Rardon Gazette staff The CBC Television camera and crew were in place and ready to roll. CBC host George Stroumboulopoulos and legendary Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki were in position, backed by a scenic vista of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Magdalen Islands. On a signal from the director, “Strombo” turned and looked past Suzuki to address the unassuming and mostly unknown man standing alongside. “So, Sean, what are your impressions?” he asked. “Sean” is teacher Sean Barfoot of Port Hardy’s Eagle View Elementary, who last month joined Suzuki and Stroumboulopoulos for a tour of the islands as the winner of Air Canada’s “Do-Gooder Adventure” contest. Barfoot presented

a slide show of his experience at the regular June meeting of the School District 85 Board of Trustees and recounted being part of the CBC web report on the trip. “I was so nervous in front of the camera,” Barfoot admitted. “But they made me look good, through editing. They involved me in all the shots; I felt like a celebrity.” Barfoot was actually entered into the Do-Gooder Adventure contest by his girlfriend, Michelle Huisman. He was selected by a CBC committee that included Stroumboulopoulos, who told Barfoot the network received more than a thousand entries. Having no knowledge of the contest, much less that he’d been entered, it came as something of a surprise when he was notified of his win. “I answered the phone and they said

Noted environmentalist David Suzuki is flanked by Port Hardy’s Michelle Huisman and Sean Barfoot during their recent trip to the Magdalen Islands Photo submitted

‘You won the contest,’” Barfoot said. “I said, ‘What do you mean?’ But Michelle was jumping around and screaming.” Barfoot was selected in part for his work with students at Eagle View in the Nature Patrol, a composting project, and the fishing club. His class also videotaped a debate on

renewable energy and an oil-tanker exclusion zone for the North Island, which Barfoot showed Suzuki during the trip to the gulf. He also presented Suzuki with a copy of Kaouk the Trailer-park Sea Lion, a book published by students at Port Alice’s Sea View Elementary about the sea lion pup that was

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found in the village’s trailer park and rescued last year. “David was very impressed,” Barfoot said. He also showed a photo of a large poster his students made, showing Barfoot, Suzuki and Stroumboulopoulos astride a small model of Earth, along with

Barfoot’s dog, Harvey. “They loved it,” said Barfoot, who was accompanied on the trip by Michelle. “Both of them wanted a picture of the poster.” Suzuki visited the Magdalen Islands, a low, wind- and waveswept archipelago, at the request of fishermen and residents interested in protecting the Gulf of Saint Lawrence from offshore oil drilling. The islands, which have a population of about 12,000, are situated between the five provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. The first four have a moratorium on drilling in their coastal waters, but Newfoundland does not and has been actively exploring potential drilling sites. “(Suzuki) was asked by the community to

come and solve their problem and bring publicity.” Everywhere Suzuki, Stroumboulopoulos and their camera crew went, Barfoot was right with them, and he was included in the oncamera interviews. He particularly enjoyed the downtime between shots on the three-day excursion, when he was able to chat one-on-one with Suzuki about both environmental education and fishing. “Michelle really got along with Strombo because they have similar interests, especially music,” Barfoot said. “David and I talked fishing.” “It was wonderful being one-on-one with him.” CBC’s webcast of the trip can be viewed online at www.cbc.ca/ strombo/show-video/ web-exclusive-air-canada-contest-do-gooderwin.html

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Use the life jacket It was with dark irony that, on the same day a Port Hardy man died in a boating accident, the Gazette received its annual public-service reminder from the Canadian Safe Boating Council and SmartBoater.ca, urging boaters to always wear life jackets when on the water. We do not yet know all the details about the tragedy that claimed the life of Port Hardy husband, father and grandfather Bob Davis last week. And this is not intended to point a finger of blame. But Coast Guard rescuers report Davis was not wearing a personal floatation device when he was pulled from the water after his boat overturned on a fishing outing. A life jacket is not a guarantee of safety — there are no ironclad guarantees when we venture forth into the wilds of the North Island outdoors — but it is an affordable and easily accessible insurance policy. Further, it is not enough to simply have the jacket on board. In experiments conducted by CSBC, volunteers were asked to jump into a pool and try to put on life jacket while in the water. All of them, CSCB reports, spoke of how difficult this seemingly simple task became once submerged. So take your jackets onto the water and wear them. Please don’t be the next victim.

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Asia-Pacific project marches on VICTORIA – Here are a few items that didn’t make the daily news cycle as B.C. residents prepared for the long-awaited summer of 2011 to begin. • After her meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa last week, Premier Christy Clark delivered a luncheon speech to the Economic Club of Toronto. Her big talking point for the speech was the rise of the Asia-Pacific region, “the fastest-growing middle class in the history of humanity.” The theme ran through her pitch to the federal government for a share of Ottawa’s largestever shipbuilding contract, and her recent meeting with western premiers in Yellowknife. No word on how Clark’s enthusiasm for the west as Canada’s economic engine of the future went over with the Bay Street crowd. • After the speech, Clark took the wheel of a Chevy

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Volt electric car for a spin around Toronto with a GM Canada vice-president riding shotgun. She pronounced the car “fantastic technology.” This is pertinent as B.C. residents get ready to pay the latest increase in B.C.’s carbon tax. Effective July 1, the tax on a litre of gasoline rises from 4.45 cents to 5.56, with comparable increases to other carbon fuels. Clark has inherited

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Early in his goofy antiHST campaign, Vander Zalm claimed this was plan B for world government after the conspirators failed to impose a global carbon tax. • By last year, there were 94,000 international students in K-12, post-secondary and language schools in B.C. According to the advanced education ministry, if considered an export service, international education is B.C.’s fifth largest export, accounting for seven per cent of exports from the province. Meanwhile in B.C., discussion of international trade still tends to revolve around lumber and logs. And according to a recent poll, Vander Zalm is still considered by many to be an authority on trade and taxes. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com t f l e t ch e r @ b l a ck p re s s . ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

Gordon Campbell’s aggressive climate change-clean energy agenda, and it’s not yet clear what will become of it. She has committed to the last consumer carbon tax increase in 2012 (up to 6.67 cents on a litre of gas), but the fate of the big hydroelectric push remains uncertain. • Campbell’s pending appointment as Canada’s high commissioner in the United Kingdom should warm the hearts of conspiracy theorists. The story broke when Clark was in Ottawa, and when reporters asked for her take on the appointment, her first comment was that he’ll be a big help in negotiating a free trade agreement with the European Union. Students of Bill Vander Zalm will know that he sees the harmonized sales tax and EU trade as an effort to impose world government and set B.C.’s sales tax rate in Europe. A member of

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

HST shifts tax burden onto regular folk Dear editor, Is the HST for me? I asked this question when faced with how to vote on the upcoming HST referendum. Oh yes, I have seen the ads stating the HST is good for business, good for jobs, and good for government. Yes, it will provide our government with much needed funds to provide services. Here is another simple

fact of the HST: families will pay more! Why is that? Because more things‚– like school supplies, textbooks, and teenager's clothing, even non-prescription drugs ‚– are taxed. Families that struggle will now be paying HST on second-hand clothing as Thrift Stores will now have to charge HST. None of these are luxury items, but the very essen-

"Under a 10 per cent HST individuals will pay $1.3 billion more and business and corportations will pay $1.9 billion less." Shirley Ackland

tials families need to ensure their children get a good start in life. All of these

items were PST exempt, remember? Should Premier Clark

continue with her plan to reduce the HST to 10 per cent in 2012 that will help families, right? Under a 10 per cent HST individuals will pay $1.3 billion more and business and corporations will pay $1.9 billion less. The one-time-only rebate promised for families will not ever cover the costs of the tax increase. HST is not just a harmonized tax, it’s a

tax shift. The lion's share of taxes will be paid by individuals and families ‚ many of who struggle to make ends meet‚while corporations will not pay their fair share. So I am voting YES to extinguish the HST. I would encourage all citizens to do the same. Shirley Ackland Port McNeill

Is theft Port Alice residents speak out on marina a sign of the times? Dear editor, Most folks who read the Gazette see my column, but I did not want to include this bit of news in that column, because I really try to keep it positive. So here goes my extracurricular stuff: Last weekend I taught a painting workshop in Port Alberni and everything was super-positive until we got home and turned into our driveway where I have a nicely designed sign that says: Gordon Henschel Studio. I should say I had a nice sign, because it was gone! Over the weekend someone had stolen it! I’m still trying to figure out a motive, if there is any. Why would anyone want to have a sign that is obviously stolen? Anyway, folks, I would really appreciate any information that you can offer. Even if I don’t get the sign back, it would be interesting to know the background to this mystery. Gordon Henschel Port McNeill

Dear editor, I am writing in regards to our regular council meeting held on June 22, 2011 at the Community Center; delegation: proposed marina. First, thank you to all the attendees, approximately 50, who took the time to come, listen and show interest as to what is happening in our community. Strong, open communication between the elected and the qualified voters is the only way we can share new ideas and build a stronger more viable community. We need to talk, decide, act and interact more with one another. Thank you to Mayor (Gail) Neely for her opening statements on how the marina referendum started back in 2007, for those of us who were not here at the time of voting. I do hope

"In 2007 the majority of the electorate agreed to building a marina, but things have changed since then ... "

Dawn Martynyk

the attendees left the meeting with a broader understanding as to what we do and why certain decisions are made on council. Do keep an open mind. Promoting economic prosperity will only help us improve the quality of life in Port Alice. This is a wide, wonderful field that plays a critical role in our society and affects people's lives in a

profound way. In 2007 the majority of the electorate agreed to building a marina, but things have changed since then, that is now known and has been voiced by many. Thank you! Up until approximately three months ago council was not aware how many people were opposed to the proposed marina. We do appreciate and

most importantly welcome your ideas, thoughts and solutions to the problems we are facing on a daily basis. Finally we do need to improve our quality of life. A proper conception of economic development must embrace the concept of sustainability, meeting the needs of our current generation without compromising the ability of

Bikers, watch your backs Dear editor, I’m writing this letter as a warning to fellow bikers. About two weeks back at the merge lane at Hwy. 19 and Bear Cove Road I had a scary encounter. In retropect I should have yielded at the merge, however I was confident in my motorcycle’s ability to outaccelerate the oncoming mini van. I did not count on the driver

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of the van turning this into a drag race. On seeing me trying to merge the driver accelerated and I found myself doing 120km to avoid colliding with this van. After I was on the highway this person tried for about a kilometer to, in my opinion, ram myself and my wife. This person did not think for a second had they succeeded in ramming me that

they would have maimed or killed someone’s parents and grandparents. To give everyone a heads up, it was a blue Ford minivan. I got the plate number but cannot tell you. It shocks me there are people insane enough to attempt a rolling homicide — and they live here. Wayne Derksen Port Hardy

future generations. We are not there yet but we can do it together. That is, our goal should be to grow employers, jobs and incomes without compromising our natural serenity around us and other assets. Our time will come. There are some exciting times ahead of us. The village upgrades are continuing, Neucel is doing well, new families are moving in and (there will be an) election in the fall. Things are improving and will continue to do so as long as we work together. Once again, thank you to all the attendees that came out last week. It brought a smile to my face knowing people do care. Coun. Dawn Marie Martynyk Port Alice

Letter reflects well Dear editor, I completely agree with the opinion expressed by Ron Isaac regarding the incident between Scott Gibson and Cody Hamilton. I was also impressed by the manner in which Cody responded and by the fact that he actually felt he needed to respond. Once again, he was courteous, articulate and polite. Youth – take note, please. Brenda Molloy Port Hardy

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July 2 Tri-Port Music Festival, noon-7 p.m. at Cluxewe Resort. Featuring Todd Butler, Turnpike Bandits, Richelle Andre and other acts across a spectrum of music styles. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground, concession, beer garden and vendors. Tickets $10 at Bo-Baneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, CafĂŠ Guido, Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce. Info, Dave 250-230-0776.

July 13 Open house and invitation to comment meeting on Cape Scott Wind Farm project, 5-8 p.m., Providence Place in Port Hardy.

July 2 Sointula Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.

July 15-17 Annual Filomi Days celebration in Port Hardy; theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glory Daysâ&#x20AC;? recalls the glory of its fishing, logging and mining heritage. Filomi sailboat exhibition, street hockey tournament, volleyball much more. Volunteers still encouraged to take part. FMI, Debbie Huddlestan, 250-949-6888. For table rentals, call Tara McCart 250949-7697.

July 4-8 Stepping Stones Summer Camp: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oceansâ&#x20AC;?, 3-5 years 9:30-11:30 a.m., 5-9 years 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration $50, 250-949-3031 or niecds@telus.net

July 16 Sointula Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.

July 9 100 Years of BC Parks celebration, 10:30 a.m., new Cape Scott parking lot near San Josef. Ribbon-cutting, interpretive tours, free lunch. Limited transportation

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July 30 Sointula Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.

September 3 Hyde Creek Day returns after four-year absence. Parade, horseback demonstrations, kids games and petting zoo, vendors, firewood sale, 50/50 draw and more. Proceeds to Community Recreation Association. To reserve vendor table call Guylaine, 250-956-3622.

July 22-24 Annual Alert Bay ArtFest in Alert Bay. Painting, sculptures, crafts, food booths.

July 31 Fishing Derby at Telegraph Cove from dawn until 4 p.m. All proceeds donated to the Salmon Enhancement Program. FMI, Gordon Graham, 250-928-3131.

September 10 Tri Port Dragon Boat Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual dragon boat regatta at the waterfront in Port Hardy. Dragon boat races, benefit auction, entertainment and vendors. Info, Cora 250-949-7867.

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Marina not dead, but is on life support Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT ALICE—The last chance to fund a marina using grant money has vanished, but the notion is still alive, said the hamlet’s mayor. “The dream isn’t dead, but it will be rejigged,” Gail Neely told the Gazette. Neely told council — and more than 40 citizens during a regular meeting June 22 at the community centre — the provincially-funded Towns For Tomorrow grant was the last one to be denied. Other grants had been applied for, but were given the thumbs down, including an

Island Coastal Economic Trust’s application. “They didn’t think our business plan was strong enough,” admitted Neely. However, it seems the tide has turned against the marina idea since Port Alice residents narrowly voted yes on the project in 2007. “There’s been a change of heart, times have changed,” said Coun. Dawn Marie Martynyk. Still, there was criticism directed at the mayor and council by some citizens who believed $2 million was still earmarked for a new marina. “One of our residents saw our financial

plan and noticed a large amount of money was being spent on the marina,” Martynyk recalled. Adding fuel to that fire was an article in the Gazette that stated Port Alice was spending $2 million on a marina. “But that all depended on us getting grant money, because we tried to explain to (people in Port Alice) we couldn’t do it without that grant money,” said Martynyk. “The marina was going to be funded with grants and that has been well known to people for the last four years,” she said. A petition to kill the marina was circulated as well as a “damning letter,” said the mayor, who said she felt some of the

Duncan defends Port Port Hardy man McNeill office closure charged in pot bust While the Gazette didn’t get the chance to talk to John Duncan, MP for Vancouver Island North, he did send the following short message explaining why he closed his local office: Given the current budget realities, I have decided to close my Port Mc Neill office. I remain committed to ensuring residents in the North Island have continued support and resources. This is why I have designated a

staff member to be the point of contact for North Island constituents. The designated staff member will make regular visits to ensure people have the face-to-face contact, service and support they need from their Member of Parliament. Residents will still be able to reach my office toll free at 1-800667-8404 and my staff will continue to arrange meetings for me with all constituents in Vancouver Island North.

Police arrested two men and seized thousands of dollars in marijuana during an operation Sunday. Port Hardy RCMP members executed a search warrant on a Carnarvon Road residence where they seized a quantity of marijuana, non-prescription medications, drug parapher-

nalia and a quantity of cash. The value of the seized drugs has an estimated $8000 street value. Mounties will be recommending a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking for a 38-year-old male resident of Port Hardy. A second man was not charged.

attacks were personal. But Neely and others maintain a new marina would breathe life into the stagnant economy. “It would open up tourism for Port Alice because right now we have very little,” said the mayor. “The marine tourism is out there but it goes by because we’re not on the marine map.” The town originally wanted a 75-slip marina, but has reduced to 20 or 25 in a scaled down plan. “It would mean a better profile in the eyes of tourists and would create some seasonal jobs,” said Neely.

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Music fest features range of styles J.R. Rardon Gazette staff Having previously worked with music festivals in Victoria, Vancouver and Courtenay, Port Hardy resident Dave Stevenson has long wanted to see a similar outdoor festival on the North Island. On July 2, he’ll get his wish when the first Tri-Port Music Festival kicks off at noon at Cluxewe Resort. With the help of a tourism grant, Stevenson secured a diverse group of artists that include guitarist and funnyman Todd Butler of Courtenay, the seven-piece contemporary country group Turnpike Bandits of Victoria, and singer-songwriter

Richelle Andre of Port McNeill, who appeared as part of the opening act for bluesman Tim Williams to close the recent North Island Concert Society season. Stevenson is teaming up with the concert society for the festival, relying on its members’ expertise in ticket sales, vendor booths and treasury matters. “It’s something I always wanted to see up here,” said Stevenson, who performs in his own band and who has worked the sound system for the Alert Bay MusicFest. “I knew there were a couple of good local bands, and when I was talking with Malcolm (Fleeton, of NICS), we decided we want-

Todd Butler of Courtenay and local singer-songwriter Richelle Andre are among the acts scheduled to perform at the first Tri-Port Music Festival Saturday at Cluxewe Resort. J.R. Rardon photos

ed some good acts up here; quality acts.” Xanthic Blue, a power-rock group from Victoria, and singer-songwriter Joey Clarkson of Courtenay

also appear on the bill, which features a wide array of music styles. “It’s kind of an eclectic, diverse kind of festival,” Stevenson said. “It’s not one kind of

music — and that’s by design — to appeal to the greatest possible audience.” In addition to the grant, which he saw advertised at the

Regional District of Mount Waddington office, Stevenson attracted a variety of local sponsors to provided financial or inkind support for the

festival and secured the use of Cluxewe Resort from owner Dale Peeler. In the worst-case scenario the bands and advertising will at least be paid for, Stevenson said. Bestcase, fans turn out and the festival can return and even grow, perhaps with the aid of additional grants he plans to apply for. “I know Dale would like to do this again, if it’s successful. If we can, we could have a two-day festival next year.” A covered stage will be set up and several tents for vendors, but in case of inclement weather the festival will be moved to the Civic Centre in Port Hardy.

New society to re-open Port McNeill theatre J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Three years ago, Port McNeill’s movie theatre was brought back into existence after being shuttered for nearly a quarter-century. A new non-profit society is making sure it stays open with an eye toward making the newly named Gatehouse Theatre a gathering place for residents interested in any form of the arts. “People are really excited about this whole thing,” said Terry Ruth Eissfeldt of Gatehouse Community Association, a newly formed non-profit society that has

taken over operation of the former Pioneer Theatre and will host a grand opening event tomorrow beginning at 4 p.m. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting and cake, and be followed at 5 p.m. by the society’s first movie showing, Rio. A second movie, Sucker Punch, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Visitors at the opening can also find out more about Gatehouse Community Association and how to join the organization, which will operate as a non-profit society. “The idea with the name of the association is that

the gates are open for all; inclusivity is emphasized for every art form, and that people feel comfortable coming in.” Beginning with tomorrow’s grand opening, the group plans to show movies three times a week. A “classic” movie will screen each Tuesday, a preDVD release movie every Friday evening, and a family-oriented matinee each Saturday afternoon. The Saturday matinee kicks off this weekend as well, with Win Win. All movie tickets are $5, and the concession will be running.

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In the future, Gatehouse plans to hold live theatre and hopes to host various organizations on the North Island in events ranging from theatre to concerts to dance recitals. Previously, Eissfeldt ran Great Fish Productions, which put on dinner theatre, an Oktoberfest and themed dinners including a medieval feast and pirate feast. The theatre was closed this spring by Steve Jackman, who purchased and re-opened the facility as Pioneer Theatre in March, 2008, for the first time since it was shut down in 1985.

While operating the theatre, Jackman showed DVD movies and Vancouver Canucks games, and hosted concerts, recitals, the Missoula Children’s Theatre and fund-raisers like the Rotary Club’s Polio Plus fashion show. “I want to honour Steve for what he did and all the time and effort he put into this,” Eissfeldt said. “He put a lot of money in to bring it to code.” Eissfeldt purchased Jackman’s digital projector, lights and sound equipment and said Gatehouse received a “very favourable” lease agreement on

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Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating drug molecules helping them to target areas of the body diﬃcult to treat. An example is brain cancer. The blood-brain barrier protects the brain from chemicals that may damage it. These chemicals could include anti-cancer drugs. Using nanotechnology, doctors can fool the blood-brain barrier into letting the treatment drugs through thus helping to treat the cancer. More Canadians are choosing to buy organic fruits and vegetables. Health Canada has standards in place to ensure that products that are labeled “organic” are truly so. We spend $2 billion per year on organic foods and it continues to grow. Aerosol inhalers are still very much used in the treatment of lung conditions like asthma. Often these inhalers are not shaken before use. If this isn’t done, the proper dose will not be received. We keep hearing of the beneﬁts that regular walking has on our health. To quantify the amount of walking, Alzheimers disease (AD) researchers showed that walking 8 km per week slowed the progression of the disease in AD patients and in those with mild cognitive impairment. This also works for those without an AD diagnosis by helping those areas of the brain responsible for memory.

the building from General Properties, Inc. Gatehouse will not continue liquor sales that Jackman had through a license in the theatre’s loft. For the past two weeks, volunteer work parties have been working in the theatre, re-painting and remodeling the lobby and preparing it for tomorrow’s opening. The Gatehouse Community Association includes founding members Chris and Karen Stewart, Kathy Martin and Mei Ling Trevor. For more information, call Eissfeldt at 250956-2090 or email gatehousepm@gmail.com.

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Cleaning and greening landfill J.R. Rardon Gazette staff

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SEVEN MILE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The greening of Seven Mile Landfill is under way â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in more than one way. A large mound of contaminated soils recently deposited here has been placed over the completed Phase 1 section of landfill, and will be hydroseeded to create a smooth, grassy slope over the North Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trash. The final biocover should also serve to mitigate methane gas emissions from the facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have strong confidence the biocover will reduce the release of methane gas,â&#x20AC;? said Patrick Donaghy, operations manager for the Regional District of Mount

Waddington. Donaghy said the high organic content of the soil, which is contaminated primarily with traces of metals, provides microorganisms that ingest methane and convert it to carbon dioxide. While both are greenhouse gases, methane is capable of trapping roughly 50 times more heat than an equivalent amount of CO2, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The Regional District has tested the level of methane emissions from various spots in the landfill for baseline data, and will do follow-up tests at those locations in the future to determine the degree of methane mitigation, Donaghy said.

Hazco delivered the soils from an industrial site in the Cowichan Valley to Seven Mile Landfill in March. The company paid RDMW to dump the soil under a contract that included providing the on-site soil placement and hydro-seeding currently under way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using one excavator, one bulldozer and three rock trucks,â&#x20AC;? Hazco manager Brian Fagan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dozer and one truck are Hazcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; the rest are local contractors.â&#x20AC;? The contaminated soils were combined with HOG fuel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; composted waste wood â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and biosolids from the wastewater treatment plant. Leftover material was used to fill and create a roadway

around the landfillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lower containment ponds. Hazco also removed 11 fish totes filled with various household hazardous waste, like paint, paint-thinner, oil, and many containers of unidentified liquids. The RDMW, in turn, used a portion of the extra income to pay Hazco to move other material on the site, including the HOG fuel pile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to make improvements to the landfill in a way that makes it more functional,â&#x20AC;? Donaghy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One one hand, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using some of these soils to buttress the less stable surfaces, which are basically sand hills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aesthetic as well as reinforcing the structure.â&#x20AC;?

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July 2nd, 2011 Cluxewe Resort, Port Hardy 12:00pm - 7:00pm Music festival on the North Island featuring local bands & bands from Victoria & Courtenay. Featuring: Richell Andre Xanthic Blues Turnpike Bandits Todd Butler Joey Clarkson & more $10 - tickets available at CafĂŠ Guido, Port Hardy & Port McNeill Chambers of Commerce & Bobaneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ Thank you to our sponsors: Dave Landon Motors, EJ Klassen, NAPA Auto Parts, CAB Automotive Supply, Macandaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Coastal Community Credit Union, Providence Place, Quarterdeck Inn, North Island Gazette, Graphics West, The Port, Keta Cable, Setoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wok & Grill, K&K Electric, Neucel Specialty Celluse & Regional District of Mount Waddington. Produced by: Centerpiece Productions, & North Island Concert Society. For more info: 250-230-0776 or centerp1@telus.net

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Daytripping This is the first of several Daytripper columns that will appear in the North Island Gazette throughout the summer. The purpose is to highlight places and things to do on the North Island â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and believe us there is plenty to see and do â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that are close and easy on the wallet. Mike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amour Gazette editor The excuses began days before we left to visit Seven Hills Golf & Country Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geez, I guess I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t golfed since last year,â&#x20AC;? I told J.R. Rardon, my coworker and golf partner for the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t golfed in, man, must be TWO years,â&#x20AC;? he replied. Damn, not even on the course yet and he one-upped me. That, however, proved to be an ominous omen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rardon spanked me throughout the nine holes we played at the truly spectacular course, just a short distance down Hwy. 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Port Alice Road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and another left a couple of klicks down at Seven Hills Road. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make excuses for my poor play. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell Rardon about my two sprained ankles and the unexplained double-vision that suddenly affected me, starting on the very first hole of the beautifully maintained nine-hole course that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if played twice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is a par 70, 6,300 yards off the blues, 5954 off the white tees. A member-owned course, the club has all the amenities any golfer would expect: putting and practice greens, driving range, a fully stocked pro shop, restaurant/lounge and a clubhouse. The pro, Kevin Black, is a personable fellow with a deep knowledge of the course and a handicap so low just hearing it scarred me for life. (Just a quick aside here to tell you I had the best hotdog Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever eaten at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant. Called the Double-beagle itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a massive, naturally smoked dog on

a thick piece of garlic toasted bread with cheese melted in the middle.â&#x20AC;? Plenty of fixinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are available â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I had mine with fried onions and a couple of condiments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and starts at four bucks. It was a heck of a deal and required four or five napkins.) Anyway, back to the golf. Part of what makes this course such a pleasure â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a challenge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to play are the frequent elevation changes and the undulating greens that really take a good eye and a steady hand. For those who might have heard me swearing on those very green, those were simple words of affection for something that challenged me so much. I for one, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind the odd Hello ball! Goodbye ball! three-putt. It was those $#%&# fourIntrepid reporter and part time golfer, J.R. Rardon finishes high after ripping a hard, putts that drove me to use words usu- Rardon, addresses a golf ball during a recent long one. ally reserved for Quentin Tarantino visit to Seven Hills golf club. Mike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amour photos movies. Still, the course is easy to walk, if you like that kind of thing and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind not having somewhere to put your beer. SCOREGolf, which calls itself the â&#x20AC;&#x153;voice of Canadian golfâ&#x20AC;? had this to say about Seven Hills: The highest rated golf course at this facility scored 6, making it strong local course â&#x20AC;&#x201D; only a few small areas for improvement. I say pshaw, the only room for improvement on that course lies with the guy swinging my clubs. As for value, this is about as reasonable as it gets folks: nine holes Left â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Seven Hills Golf & Country Club pro, Kevin Black, for $20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 25 bucks on Saturdays â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (above), view of the clubhouse where they serve the best hotdog and $35 for a full 18 holes throughin the world, according to the author. out the week. Cheap enough for me Mike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amour photos to get revenge very, very soon. Call 250-949-9818 for more info.

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The Port Hardy Secondary School, Class of 2011, would like to sincerely thank the many individuals and businesses for their very generous donations. We couldn’t have done it without your support. From our hearts, Thank you. Stephanie & Scott White Café Guido Carls Custom Metal Artwork Port Hardy Florist Port Hardy Wine Supreme Convenience Chris Martin Irene Paterson Brett Meredith Laurie O’Connor Peoples Drug Mart Numas One Stop Shop Overwaitea & Staff Nigel Parr Construction ShopRite Redden Net The Bargain Shop L’il Amigos Daycare Macandales Rentals Market Street Cafe Fields Store Odyssey Kayaking Rexall Drugs Captain Hardy’s

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First Choice Fitness Mo’s Restaurant True Value Tami’s Northern Gardens & Specialties Salon Safari Tina’s Hobby Nook Julia & Brittany’s Hair Salon Port Hardy Bulldozing Alex’s Little Critters Pet Shop Port Hardy Liquor Store Staff & Customers Kelley’s Chocolates Graphics West Pearson & Associates Rockpro RCMP Port Hardy Detachment Port Hardy Volunteer Fire Dept. School District #85 Custodians & Transportation School District #85 Maintenance Dept. Hardy Building Supply The Thunderbird Mall API Quarterdeck Pub & Restaurant North Island Gazette

A special Thank you to all the teachers, parents and relatives who gave so freely of their time and resources to create our special event. There are too many to mention all, but a few deserve special recognition. Robert Fyles, Colleen Martin, Lori Walker, Malcom Fleeton, Cathie Poje, Sharon Sorrell, Jason Voth, Susan Bjarnason, Lynda Heavenor, Megan Cadwallader, Deanna Okimaw, Nikole McLaughlin, Greg Geisler, Vicki Howard, Kimberley Kufaas & Kelley Geisler. Thank you to the grade 11 parents and students. We apologize if anyone was inadvertently missed. We have had incredible support from so many people. Your continued faith in the future of our PHSS grads is greatly appreciated by the parents staff and students.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. July 4-8 Hockey camp Clayton Stoner’s Vancouver Island Hockey Clinic, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Sessions for age groups 7-10, 11-13, 14-16. $395 for the week. Registration and additional information online at www. progressivehockey. com. Figure skating Port McNeill FSC Learn to Skate program, Week 2. Sessions 2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. each day, Chilton Regional Arena. Registration $75. Info, Elizabeth at 250-956-3995. July 11-15 Hockey camp Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills Camp at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Power skating, individual skills and off-ice strength and stability training sessions. Ages 6-up. Registration $425; info and registration at www. loulemirehockeycamp. com July 14-17 Slo-pitch Filomi Days slo-pitch tournament at Beaver Harbour Park. Wood bats only, scheduled around parade and other Filomi Days events. Number of teams limited; info David, 250-949-7221. July 16 Golf Ladies Open Tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $45; registration deadline July 8. To register call Seven Hills, 250-949-9818. Street hockey Brian Burns Memorial Street Hockey Tourney, Port Hardy. Divisions for youths 5-8 years, 9-12, 13-16, 17-over and ladies. Registration $50, deadline July 10. Forms available at North Star Cycle and Sports in Port Hardy. Info, Sue, 250-9497617.

Driver enjoys van-tastic debut J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Chris Beattie of Port Hardy finally realized his longstanding dream of competing in a drag race. He would really enjoy it if his next race includes a dream car. Beattie piloted his family’s 2008 Chevrolet minivan to a surprising runnerup showing Sunday in the street class final of the North Island Timing Association’s first drag-racing points series event at Port McNeill Airport. “He’s been wanting to race for years,” said Susan Beattie, Chris’s wife. “So I finally said, ‘Aw, just race the van.’” As Chris piloted the silver, 6-cylinder Uplander through elimination heats and closed in on a berth in the final, the crowd in the bleachers began to get behind the unlikely dragster. With the 53-car field featuring a dragster and multiple pro and super-pro competitors with chrome pipes, giant tires and custom paint jobs, it was Beattie’s family wagon that drew a hearty ovation from fans in the bleachers as he rolled up the approach road for the final heat. When he was narrowly beaten by the Toyota Tacoma pickup of Nanaimo’s Carl Rasmussen, that same crowd groaned in disappointment. In more traditional drag-racing action, Port McNeill’s Terry Mackay topped the Super-pro field to claim

Port McNeill driver Terry Mackay achieves liftoff en route to winning the Super-pro division Sunday in the North Island Timing Association's first drag racing event of the season at Port McNeill Airport. Below, Tim Walton of Port McNeill gets a grip, and Collin Shaw and Chris Beattie of Port Hardy re-install the middle seats J.R. Rardon photos in Beattie's minivan after he drove it to second place in the street class final.

his first home-track victory since racing began on the one-eighth mile airport strip in 2009. Matched for the second straight year against Courtenay’s Ken Anderson, Mackay turned the tables and defeated Anderson to reverse last year’s runner-up finish. “We’re all here for the fun, but there’s nothing wrong with winning, either,” said Mackay. “I’m happy it was a win for Port McNeill and happy for the track. It’s been a

"I think I'm gonna be hooked on this." Chris Beattie

good two days.” After racing in the 1970s, Mackay, 65, had pretty much retired from the sport before buying a car and jumping back into drag racing three years ago. He admitted his 1974 Chevy Vega, a new model when he began

racing, was something of a “nostalgia” car at this point. The two-day event got off to a bit of a slow start Saturday as organizers and drivers waiting out threatening skies. But the rains held off, and Sunday’s competition was held for the most part in bright sunshine. “We pulled it off,” race organizer Maureen “Mo” Anderson said. “We had six people not show up because they were afraid of rain, but we pulled off two

races.” When it was all finished Sunday afternoon, Beattie and fellow Port Hardy racer Collin Shaw re-installed the van’s back seats while Susan and their kids, Brandon and Liron, loaded the rest of the family gear that was unloaded for racing. Asked if he thought his first drag race would take place in a van — and result in a spot in the final, Beattie laughed. “No,” he said. “I’ve been asking (Susan) for

a race car for years. She said, ‘We can’t afford it, we can’t afford it.’ But it’s something I always wanted to do.” By the time the family was packed, Susan seemed ready to relent, suggesting they might look into a Pontiac Sunfire, which another driver raced. If so, it won’t go to waste. It doesn’t sound like Chris has the bug out of his system. “I think I’m gonna be hooked on this,” he said with a smile. “It’s a lot of fun.”

Street hockey returns to Filomi Days lineup Gazette staff The Brian Burns Memorial Street Hockey Tournament will return to the Filomi Days lineup after a one-year absence. The tourney, to be held

on Hastings Street July 16 features play in several divisions for players from 5 years through adult, male and female. Registration cost is $50 per team, and the dead-

line to sign up is July 10. Registration forms are available at North Star Cycle and Sports on Market Street. For more info, call Sue at 250-949-7617 or Dave at 250-949-7221.

Filomi Days slo-pitch The Filomi Days slo-pitch tournament also returns this summer, with a limited field of teams competing at Beaver Harbour ballfields July 15-17.

The tournament schedule will be Filomi-friendly, with breaks to take in the parade and other major events, tourney director David Deans said. For more info, call Deans at 250-949-7221.

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Demoe, Isaac claim titles Gazette staff SEVEN HILLS — Tim Demoe took top honours among men and Brenda Isaac won the women’s division last weekend as the Loggers Golf Invitational tournament made a successful return after a fouryear hiatus. Demoe fired an 18-hole net score of 73, one stroke better than runnerup Scott Mitchell. Isaac shot 98 to top the women’s field. The tournament drew 123 golfers for two days of play, split into three flights. Players were treated to a steak dinner following each flight, and the Seven Hills Golf and Country Club main room was laden with

Lito Pineda of Port McNeill employs his best billiards form to a putt Sunday. At right, Nick Bono of Woss chips from the reeds J.R. Rardon photos alongside the first green.

an impressive array of prizes donated by local businesses. “These guys were phenomenal,” tourney co-organizer Bill Gray said of the sponsors. “I

couldn’t believe it.” Among the top prizewinners was Doug Schofield, who drove off with a full set of new truck tires from Kal Tire for landing

closest to the “squiggly line” on the ninth fairway. Long drive prizes, donated by Landon Motors and Lemare Lake Logging, went

to Stu Smith, Toby Roberts and Carol Whyte. Closest-to-the pin prizes, courtesy of Gus’s Bar and Grill, were won by Bob Isaac, Carolyn Fuzi and Glenn Moore. On behalf of the tournament committee, Gray thanked all the sponsors, the staff of Mount Cain Restaurant and Seven Hills manager Kevin Black for their efforts. “It was another successful Logger’s golf tournament, and this will continue to be big with your continued help,” said Gray, who assured the tournament will return next summer. All proceeds raised from the event are given to local charity.

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Down and dirty Ryan Rushton of the Hyde Creek Hillbillys slides safely into second base as Greg Johnson of the Port McNeill Rangers tries to corral a pickoff throw at Hyde Creek Ballpark. The Hillbillys claimed a 12-1 win in Sunday's game, their third straight in North Vancouver Island Baseball League play. After a break for Canada Day weekend, the league will resume play July 7. J.R. Rardon photo

Day, Reusch split at Tr-Port Speedway Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Glen Day bracketed Sunday’s stock-car racing action with a pair of wins at Tri-Port Speedway, but Justin Reusch was the top point-scorer to extend his season points lead. Day won the opening trophy dash, then outdueled Reusch to

win the main event. Between those races, Reusch claimed victory in the first heat and Daniel Hovey won the second heat. Reusch, who had the fastest qualifying time, finished with 97 points for the day and has a 391-point season total, with Day second at 316. Three other driv-

ers are separated by just seven points in a battle for third, though all are well back of the leaders. After racing for three straight weekends, the Tri-Port Motor Sports Club will take a break before returning to the track for its next event Saturday, July 9, at 7 p.m.

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Season wraps up Gazette staff PORT HARDY — The North Island youth soccer season wrapped up with a flourish last weekend, as teams from throughout the region converged on local fields for the annual Port Hardy Youth Soccer tournament. Participants came from Alert Bay, Port Alice, Port McNeill and Sointula to join the host association for three days of competition and fun. In the end, all of the titles in divisional play (12-over) went to Port Hardy and Port McNeill teams. Port McNeill claimed the U-18 mixed championship with a 2-1 win over Port Hardy. The Port Hardy Tropics earned the U-15 boys championship with a 2-1 win over Port McNeill Team 2, while Port McNeill’s Princess Hagithas downed Port Hardy’s Blue Strikers for the U-15 girls title.

Clockwise from left: Austin Cook of Alert Bay clears the ball as goalie Frank Smith looks on; teammates Kaleigh Harris and Saphron Purdy of Port Hardy celebrate Harris's goal; goalie Keenan Saunders of Port Hardy steels himself as Ty Klein-Beekman of Port Alice bears down J.R. Rardon photos for a shot.

In U-12 play, Port Hardy’s Wolverines avenged a previous loss in the final of the Port McNeill Mud Bowl by edging Port McNeill 2-1

for the boys crown. A pair of Port McNeill teams squared off in the U-12 girls final, with the Beliebers topping the Divas for the title.

McNeill school claims one last checkers cup Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Cheslakees Elementary School wrapped up the 29th annual Charlie Cup checkers competition by winning its second straight championship this month. There won't be a threepeat. The Port McNeill school will be converted to an early learning centre and kindergarten and current students will join the population at nearby Sunset Elementary School this fall. But those students went out with a bang in the yearlong checkers competition, found-

ed and hosted by David Lyon of Sointula. In games played throughout the school year, Cheslakees students won 13 points by sweeping five-game matches against Lyon. No other school earned a point. Natasha Grafton, a Grade 5 student, claimed MVP honours and received a plaque as well as an iPod Video with accessories. Jada Koskela-Laboucane, Grade 4, was awarded Most Inspirational and won a Nikon Coolpix digital camera and 8gb memory card. All of the winning students at Cheslakees received cer-

tificates and home-burned music CDs from Lyon. Students at other North Island schools also got into the prize haul. Alicia O'Neil of Fort Rupert Elementary in Port Hardy won the Best Sport Award and claimed a Garmin GPS unit with MP3 player. Jasmine Dayley of Port Hardy's Eagle View Elementary and Gwen Trafton of A.J. Elliott in Sointula were runners-up for the best sport. Cheslakees closes its doors having won six of the past seven Charlie Cup checkers championships overall.

Cheslakees Elementary winners in the Charlie Cup Checkers competition join contest founder David Lyon for a photo after receiving their awards last week. J.R. Rardon photo

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

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

Cassie, Cassie, worked worked in ďŹ&#x201A;ight room at Airforce Base/ Winnipeg Winnipeg for for 30+ 30+ years. She retired & moved BC close close to her daughter & family. She She lived lived in Chilliwack, Port Alice & & The The Gardens - Qualicum Beach. Cassie Cassie is is survived survived by daughter Audrey Clark, grandson grandson Rodney Clark, granddaughter RoxannaRoxanna- Troy Troy Henderson; great grandsons Trevor, Trevor, Neil, Neil, Ryan-Faith, Russel-Ashley; great granddaughters granddaughters Abi & Crystal, Amber; great great great grandsons grandsons Austin, Logan, Christian great great great granddaughters granddaughters Breanna & Alisha; sisters, Rose Rose Hamlan, Hamlan, Jose-Ernie Swift, Stella & Nellie Capp; Capp; nieces/nephews nieces/nephews Sandy, Darlene-Doug, Judy-Ed,Shirley-Al, Judy-Ed,Shirley-Al, Dean, Barry, Joseph, Thomas, Thomas, Lindell, Lindell, William-Janice, Maxine-Mike & & Rachel; Rachel; extended extended family, Deb, Wayne-Cathy, Shirley, Shirley, Wayne Wayne in Australia, May & Roy, girls, Gail & & others others to numerous to mention. Gail Predeceased by by Marie/Fred Capp, Henry, Eddie Predeceased & Freddy Freddy Capp, Capp, Kaye/Joe Kurdziel, Anne/Jake, & Evelyn Dyck, Dyck, Sid Hamlan & Lyle Clark. Evelyn

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PUBLIC NOTICE Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) is proposing to locate a new telecommunications facility on the southern portion of the Port McNeill Public Works Yard off Mine Road in Port McNeill, BC. The proposed tower location is approximately 250 metres south of Mine Road, coordinates Latitude: 50° 34’ 36.24”, Longitude: -127° 04’ 22.9”. The site will be comprised of a 100.0m guyed tower structure with a walk-in equipment cabinet within a fenced compound. The public may comment on this proposal, in writing, within 30 days of this notice, (July 31, 2011) by mail to: Attn: Chad Marlatt, Standard Land Company Inc. (Agents for Rogers), 610 - 688 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1 or by e-mail to: CommentsBC@standardland.com.

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District of Port Hardy Notice of Public Hearing As per section 892 (1) of the Local Government Act, the District of Port Hardy hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 to seek public input on Bylaw 08-2011, a bylaw to amend the District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 10-2006. This amendment proposes to change the zoning of Lot A, Sec. 22, Tp. 6, Rupert Dist., Plan VIP85579 from Mobile Home Park Residential: R-3 to Single Family Residential: R-1. The street address of this parcel is 5056 Peel Street, Port Hardy, B.C. As per section 892 (1) of the Local Government Act, the District of Port Hardy hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 to seek public input on Bylaw 09-2011, a bylaw to amend the District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 10-2006. This amendment proposes to change the zoning of Blocks 2 & 3, Section 30, Township 6, Plan 810 from Tourist Commercial: T-1 to General Commercial: C-3. The street address of this parcel is 8080 Goodspeed Road, Port Hardy, B.C. Bylaws 08-2011 and 09-2011, the applications and all relevant documents may be inspected at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Ofﬁce, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays, to July 12, 2011. Documents are also available on the District website at www.porthardy.ca.

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Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd And Newcastle Timber Ltd. Have vacancies in the following jobs: Log Truck Driver, Driller Blaster, Grade Swamper, Grapple Yarder Chaser, Grapple Yarder Hooker. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Autobody Technician. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795 LOOKING FOR SUMMER WORK AND BEYOND? The Supported Child Development Program at the North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre is looking for people to work during the summer and into the afterschool hours during the school year. •Opportunities available in daycares, community and on reserve. •One on one support •Group support •Port Hardy as well as Port McNeill If interested please call: 250-949-8333 or email: sheilaw@nicccs.org SUNRIDGE PLACE is currently recruiting therapists (O.T., P.T.) Dietitian, RCAs, LPNs, RNs, Recreation, Support Service and Ofﬁce staff. Please visit our web-page & e-mail resumes to apply@sunridgeplace.ca or fax 250.748.8388 or drop off in person. Acceptable TB screening test and CRC required. We look forward to hearing from you!

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PUBLIC NOTICE Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) is proposing to locate a new telecommunications site on Duval Forest Road, approximately 574 metres northwest of the intersection of Trustee Road and Highland Drive, coordinates Latitude: 50° 43’ 15.44”, Longitude: -127° 31’ 1.0”. The site will be comprised of a 60.0m self support tower structure with a walk-in equipment cabinet within a fenced compound. The public may comment on this proposal, in writing, within 30 days of this notice, (July 24, 2011) by mail to: Attn: Marianne Wade, Standard Land Company Inc. (Agents for Rogers), 610 - 688 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1 or by e-mail to: CommentsBC@ standardland.com. Rogers is also hosting an Open House on Wednesday July 6, 2011 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre located at 7450 Columbia Street, District of Port Hardy in the Island Copper Room from 6pm-8pm. We invite residents of the District of Port Hardy to attend and provide comments.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a hoe chucker/loader operator, and a boom man for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: ofﬁce@lemare.ca.

The Lemare group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888. Would You Like Help In Starting Your Own Business? The North Island Self Employment Program could be the support you have been looking for. You may be able to receive E.I. Benefits or living supports for up to 48 weeks to help you get started. Participants of the Program will receive free business training workshops. To receive a full orientation about the Program and to see if you qualify to receive assistance, please call our office to set up an appointment. Phone: 956-2220 ext: 223 Website: www.cfmw.ca Email: nisep@cfmw.ca

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

HOSPITALITY 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.

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WELL-MAINTAINED HOME/ Recreational Property. 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell$435k 250-478-2648, 250745-3387. By appt ONLY.

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CENTRA Windows an established, employee-owned organization with great working environment is seeking a Supply Only Window Sales/Window Sales Representative based in our Nanaimo ofďŹ ce. This is an excellent opportunity in an established marketplace, for a motivated and individual. This is a JR sales position, that includes selling new construction and renovation windows. Will train the right person. www.centra.ca Please forward resume to careers@centra.ca

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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 MCNEILL 1300 sq. ft. modular, centrally located. $141,500. Call 250-956-3441 or 250-956-8283. PORT MCNEILL Ocean view 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appl. Bright kitchen, dining & living area with laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Hot tub & lots of parking. $189,000. Call 250-956-3417.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of a kindâ&#x20AC;? property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1413566. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, at Suite 142, 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: authorizingagency.nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until 51 days. MFLRNO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website at â&#x20AC;&#x153;http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jspâ&#x20AC;? for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Port Hardy Bulldozing Ltd. of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make application to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), for a License - Commercial Sand& Gravel/Quarry situated on Provincial Crown land located at East Main Logging Road / Port McNeill. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File 1413554. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Mike Olsen, Mines Inspector, 6th Floor 1810 Blanshard, Victoria, BC. V8W9N or emailed to: Mike.Olsen@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received until July 16, 2011. FLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http:// www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/land_prog_ services/programs.html under the link: Applications& Reasons for Decision for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNRO regional ofďŹ ce.

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 0838873BC of Courtenay, British Columbia intends to make application to Ministery of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations (MFLNRO) for a foreshore lease for moorage situated on Provincial Crown land located in Quatsino Sound.

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The First Nations Youth Worker is the First Nations studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; advocate, providing both an intervention and a prevention service. The Youth Worker will provide support and guidance to enhance the educational success of First Nations students attending Port Hardy Secondary School. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Counselling and Student Support: s 7ORKS WITH &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY AND IN GROUPS s 0ROVIDES COUNSELLING SUPPORT FOR &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THEIR EDUCATIONAL psychological, social, and cultural needs. s &ACILITATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES THAT WILL ENHANCE THE PERSONAL SOCIAL CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS s !SSISTS AND SUPPORTS &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO ACCESS APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY resources, and during the course selection process, to work toward student secondary graduation. Consultation: s 0ROVIDES ON GOING CONSULTATION TO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHING STAFF BY OBSERVATION REFERRAL PLANNING AND FOLLOW UP RELATED TO &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS s 0ROVIDES RELEVANT INFORMATION TO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS 7ORKERS AND TEACHERS FOR APPROPRIATE PLANNING PLACEMENT OR ASSISTANCE FOR &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS s )S AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE 3CHOOL "ASED 4EAM THE 4RANSITION 4EAM AND OTHER consultative groups. s !CTS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS AND THE DISTRICT #RITICAL )NCIDENCE 2ESPONSE 4EAM s 0ERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED Coordination: s !SSISTS THE SCHOOL IN USING APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATION OF &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS INCLUDING THE !BORIGINAL %DUCATION %NHANCEMENT !GREEMENT s !CTS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND &IRST .ATIONS PARENTS BAND %DUCATION #O ORDINATORS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE PEOPLE s +EEPS A RECORD OF INTERVIEWS AND PERTINENT REPORTS ON &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN THE STUDENT S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM s (ONOURS THE GUIDELINES OF THE &REEDOM OF )NFORMATION !CT AND 3CHOOL $ISTRICT 0OLICY WHEN ACCESSING STUDENT INFORMATION s 0ROVIDES A YEAR END COMPILATION OF DATA INDICATING STUDENT PARENT TEACHER AND OTHERS use of the First Nations Youth Worker services. s 0ROVIDES INFORMATION TO STAFF AND FACILITATES CLASSROOM SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS ON &IRST .ATIONS CULTURE LEARNING STYLES COUNSELLING AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES UPON REQUEST s !TTENDS STAFF AND DISTRICT MEETINGS WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES FOR PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO KEEP UP TO DATE ON CURRENT ISSUES s #ARRIES OUT OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE 0RINCIPAL 0ORT (ARDY Secondary School. %DUCATION 2EQUIREMENTS s #HILD AND 9OUTH #ARE DEGREE OR DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Submit letter of application, resume and two reference letters by mail, email or fax to: 'RACE 3MITH 'WA SALA @.AKWAXDA XW .ATION "OX 0ORT (ARDY "# 6 . 0 &AX %MAIL GRACE SMITH GMAIL COM !PPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN P M ON Monday, July 4, 2011. We thank all who apply for this position. However, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO CITY LIVING in a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals avail. now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2 bdrms and Townhouses. Call 604-2282025 today, or mail to: DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy 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.

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

PORT 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

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

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

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.

Call 250-956-3526, 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 SEA WIND Estates Port Hardy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D. Bottom ﬂoor walk-in access. $700/m Avail June 1. Very safe and secure. Call Jeff (250)591-1641 email: calderjeff75@yahoo.ca

MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Short walk to town. Pads for rent. Water, sewer and garbage included. $258.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

HOMES FOR RENT 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 MAIN Floor House: 2 BR Suite plus sky-lit ofﬁce for rent in Port McNeill. Six Appliances. Fenced yard; car port, extra parking for RV/boat. Shared heated workshop. Pets ok; no smoking. $800 plus hydro. Internet/phone incl., avail August 1st. 956-2838

STOREY’S BEACH - oceanfront property for rent. Original pioneer home on Storey’s Beach. House located directly on Storey’s Beach. 3 bdrms, appliances, lawn care included. 1 1/2 bath. Rent plus utilities. Ref. req. Available furnished by arrangement. Avail August 1, 2011. For more information contact: patolczak@rogers.com.

PORT HARDY: 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appliances, garage, walking distance to all facilities. Some furniture. Onwer downsizing. Southern exposure, 5 min to beach. Must see, appt only. 250-949-6079. $130,000.

PORT HARDY Harbourview Apts. 2 bdrms, heat & hot water. Crime free building. Onsite caretaker. Close to all amenities. Call 250-949-7910.

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

WANTED to rent 2-3 bdrm house, duplex, townhouse or apartment, starting mid July or August. Mature couple relocating to Port Hardy for long-term employment. We are your ideal tenants - no pets/ non-smoking/ clean/ responsible/ references. Phone 250-344-1057 or email (with photos) b_groening@hotmail.com.

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VICTORIA, SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments and Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have a selection of bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites in our seniors only rental buildings in Victoria, B.C. Rents range from $775 for a 1 bedroom to $1100 and up for a 2 bedroom. Please call the following staff for information: Cubbon- 1035 North Park Street - 250-383-1162 and/or Wetherby Apartments - 3205 Wetherby Road - 250-598-1650

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

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The Rantings Of A Mad Canoeist Praise the high heavens, the Bowron Lake Circuit has returned to a common sense contractor with knowledgeable staff the last couple of years, that isn’t dictated by senseless, clueless bureaucrats operating out of Hello BC in Vancouver. I’ve been wanting to write this for years as there was a contractor for a few years that abided by some idiotic rules, it was only 11 years ago that a local who knew the conditions of the lakes set a standard of common sense safety by attempting to get the canoeists out early before the muggy heat accompanied by stiff head winds picked up in the afternoon, a labour of pain paddling against. The Bowron’s always had a safety information video that you could view the day before heading out on one of the best lake circuits in the world. Somehow over night some bureaucrat, you know the kind, came up with the genius idea that canoeists would have to watch the video the day of departure. And the earliest viewing was 9 a.m., thus canoeists would be arriving on Isaac Lake, the largest with some nasty wave action, in the p.m., and the heat at its summit, a miserable and potential safety issue. This concept was supported by the new contractor at the time who was from outside the region with little or no knowledge of the Bowrons. They had a procedure, you couldn’t prep your canoe until you saw the video, and if there were 20 canoes, god forbid if you’re last in line. Now I’ll tolerate ignorance to a certain

degree, won’t even comment, but a number of years back when I was offloading canoe and gear at 6:30 a.m., the enforcer of the contractor approached me advising of Our Backyard the rules and that I couldn’t unload with Lawrence the canoe until I Woodall had registered. I thanked the staff as I belted on my good ol’ hatchet and blade, carried the canoe to the start of the portage, and prepped my gear for the portage. Now I’m one of the most ornery, miserable SOB’s in the a.m. before I’ve had a coffee and luckily the bureaucratic contractor had enough sense to back off and not utter another word. I then proceeded to the registration office where they heard of the events that had unfolded. In my best blunt manner I explained the ludicrous rules of holding canoeists hostage until the heat of the day and head winds could become potential safety issues. And that the best time to hit the circuit running was well before 9 a.m. It was either the drooling spittle foaming at the corners of my mouth, the crazed eyes, or the fingers itching at the hatchet to brain the fool, but somehow they sent me on my way before the video presentation. As I recited the

outdated tape I’ve seen on 16 other occasions. So it is with endearment that I salute the knowledgeable staff over the last number of years who will allow you to view the tape the day before. It was a pleasure

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Whale of aPORT time McNEILL — Scales & Tales ... and Other Fish Stories was selected as the theme for OrcaFest, which will take place in Port McNeill this year on Aug. 20. The town’s annual summer festival features a parade, numerous merchant booths and food vendors and several sporting events. OrcaFest Logger Sports returns after debuting at last summer’s festival, The OrcaFest Slopitch Tournament, will run from Aug. 19-21 and features a Saturday night dance. OrcaFest Market is set up in the Pioneer Mall parking lot and features an entertainment stage as well as vendor tables. Registration forms for both the parade and for merchant tables are available at the Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce office. For info or to request a faxed registration form, call 250-9563131.

Early morning canoeist not only beats the wind and heat, but captures beautiful white pelicans taking flight. Lawrence Woodall photo

watching the scene of a canoeist fishing without a life jacket, it was probably filmed by the same bureaucrat that came up with the new improved rules that have nothing to do with safety or common sense.

Reaching back to move forward ...

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Attention Attention Teachers: Teachers: The Hero In You® education program offers a series of FREE curriculumlinked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to ﬁnd the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete! If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call

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“Qepothet te Mestiyexw - Bringing People Together” “Honouring our ancestors through our elders & recognizing our future through our youth” Hosted by the Sto:lo and Coast Salish Communities

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Michael MacDonald on his unicycle watches Devon Gullacher signal at a stop sign during Eagle View school’s first bike rodeo Thursday. Twenty-eight kids registered and had a grand time with the figure-eight course, balance test and slow poke race — where the last bike across the finish line wins. Greg Murray photo

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