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Port Hardy signs pact with Province Gazette staff PORT HARDY — The District of Port Hardy has a new partner in its economic development plans — the Province of British Columbia. Officials of the District and the Ministry of Economic Development recently signed a Communities First Agreement that will allow Port Hardy to collaborate directly with the Province to improve its overall economic health. “We recently released our 2011 Economic Development Strategy, so this opportunity to participate in a Communities First Agreement is timely,” Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham said. “By working with the Province, we’re going to be able to find some concrete ways to move forward on some of our priority projects, and that’s good news for Port Hardy.” Port Hardy has identified downtown revitalization, investment attraction, a business retention and expansion initiative, partnership development initiatives with local First Nations, and a review of the local marine infrastructure as priorities in its agreement. Through these agreements, communities strategically prioritize their economic development needs and the

RuralBC Secretariat helps to identify ways to assist them in meeting their goals. “Being from a smaller community myself, I understand how important working in partnership can be in meeting the priorities of B.C. communities,” said Donna Barnett, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Economic Development. “This Communities First Agreement means we can create a more direct working relationship with Port Hardy, and work together on the goals that are important to the district and the families living there.” The Province will be providing a primary contact to meet with community representatives, provide information and resources, and work with the district to identify available funding sources and other resources that may assist Port Hardy in reaching these goals. Port Hardy becomes the eighth rural community in B.C. to sign a Communities First Agreement, following Port Alberni, Prince Rupert, Clinton, Chetwynd, Vanderhoof, Cranbrook and Grand Forks. To learn more about Communities First Agreements go to www.ruralbc. gov.bc.ca.

Cougar deposits grisly gift in yard J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — When Bill Passmore’s cougar hounds struck up a racket in the wee hours of the morning a few weeks ago, his partner Andrea

Andersen thought they were simply upset that Passmore had departed on a fishing trip without taking them.

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Thieves hit Redden Net Gazette Staff RCMP are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a thief or thieves who broke into and stole merchandise from the Redden Net business on Hardy Bay Road. The break-in occurred sometime

between 4:45 p.m. on June 1 and 7:30 a.m. on June 2, the RCMP detachment said in a written release. Entry was gained through the front door, causing considerable damage. Among the items stolen were Dexter

Russell Knives and Frost Knives, Helly Hansen Rain gear in various colours, and a substantial amount of fishing gear including hoochies, crimps, longline snaps, flashers and hooks. RCMP Forensic Identification Services attended from

Campbell River and are assisting with the investigation. If anyone witnessed this crime or knows who committed the crime, please call Port Hardy Detachment at 250 949-6335 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS 8477.

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Canucks fever Students at Cheslakees Elementary School in Port McNeill recently celebrated a Vancouver Canucks Day to recognize the team’s run to the Stanley Cup finals series.

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Village of Port Alice Public Notice Regular Council Meeting June 22, 2011 Change of Location Please be advised that there is a change of location for the June 22, 2011 Regular Council meeting from the Council Chambers to the Community Centre Gymnasium located at 951 Marine Drive, Port Alice BC. The meeting start time remains the same – 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions in regard to this change please call the Municipal Office at (250) 284-3391. Gail Lind Chief Administrative Officer Village of Port Alice Officia

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ER faces closure again Gazette staff As a result of a physician shortage, Port Hardy Hospital will have limited health services for 24 hours beginning 8 a.m. Thursday, VIHA announced this week. The emergency room closure will run until 8 a.m. Friday. Those with an emergency should call 911 or proceed to the Port McNeill Emergency Department.

Those unsure what services they need may call 8-1-1, a 24-hour, toll-free service that

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such closure in an eight day span as the hospital struggles to deal with staffing shortages.

Town of Port McNeill PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Port McNeill 2011 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public on June 6, 2011. These documents can be viewed or purchased at the Municipal Office, 1775 Grenville Place, during regular business hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This report includes: 2010 Audited Municipal Financial Statements 2010 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Officials and Employees 2010 Schedule of Payments made for Goods and Services

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Forest Stewardship Plan Western Forest Products Inc., North Vancouver Island Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP), for the Port McNeill, Jeune Landing, Holberg, and Englewood Operations, was approved by the Ministry of Forests and Range in 2007 for a five year term. This includes the following forest licences: Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 6, TFL 37, TFL 39 (block 4), Forest Licence A19244 and various timber licences. Public referral has included trappers, hunters, rafters, guide outfitters, cavers, lodge and cabin owners, water licensees, public advisory groups, First Nations, and communities among others.

The partially eaten carcass of a deer fawn was deposited on the front lawn of Bill Andrea Andersen photo Passmore and Andrea Andersen.

Big cats seen in Fort Rupert from page 1 When they started up again five minutes after he left, she was simply irritated over the lost sleep and closed them up in a kennel. But when she went outside later that morning to find a partially eaten deer carcass in the middle of her lawn, she got upset. “We called the conservation officer, and they said they’d take a report but wouldn’t come out,” said Andersen, who lives near the Cedar Heights Trailer Park where a cougar was put down by Port Hardy RCMP one day earlier. “There are a lot of small children who live here. I have two kids, and I don’t want them seeing this. I can’t believe they

“What we respond to is anything ... that poses a potential threat to public safety.” Mike Newton

wouldn’t come out.” Conservation officer Mike Newton, who recently transferred to the North Island division, noted that officers have to prioritize calls, and that emphasis is placed on public safety incidents involving direct human-animal interaction or dangerous animals in residential areas. “What we respond to is anything — cougar, bear, wolf — that poses a potential threat to public safety,” said Newton. “If a cougar is sighted in a residential

area, we would absolutely respond. In this case, a deer carcass in a yard is a lower priority.” Newton said it would be unusual behaviour for a cougar to drop a kill in an open area in a residential area, and suggested that was more typical of something a domestic dog would do. When informed a cougar had been shot recently in the vicinity, he said it was possible a dog had discovered the carcass and dragged it to the yard.

The incidents in and around the trailer park kicked off a recent flurry of cougar alerts in the area, including public notices being placed in Fort Rupert. Ruth Jacobson at the Kwakiutl Band office said that within the last two weeks a cougar had been spotted behind Wagalus School around 7 a.m. on a school day, and other sightings were reported near the community firewood drop and near the duplexes on Eagle Crescent. Newton urges residents to remain aware and to call the Conservation Officers Service with reports of any dangerous problem wildlife. The toll-free, 24-hour line is 1-877952-7277.

Western encourages the public to provide new information, on an ongoing basis, about their interests in the area that may be affected by forestry, road building and harvesting. You may identify interests, uses, and attributes in areas that are important to you, identify how forest development could affect those concerns, or provide any other information you feel that Western needs to be aware of for planning purposes. The comments about specific areas can be considered when we prepare site level information, design cutblocks and roads, and prescribe reforestation treatments. The earlier you are able to share with us your comments in our planning process, the better we can seek to consider your interests at the onset. These site level plans are available for viewing from Western upon request. The FSP is available at Western offices for public review during regular business hours and arrangements to do so can be made by contacting (250) 9565200. To view the plan online, go to http://www.westernforest.com/company/ stewardship/planning.php. If you wish to provide information about specific resource features or learn more about our local forest operations, please contact: Western Forest Products Inc. Port McNeill and Jeune Landing Forest Operation Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 250-956-5200

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Program adds bike tires Gazette staff A Bike Tire Recycling Program is being launched across British Columbia by Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) in conjunction with the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada. British Columbians will be able to return their used bike tires and tubes to participating bicycle retailers starting June 1. This will help to keep more recyclable rubber products out of landfills. “The new tire initia-

tive is being introduced in response to the strong interest expressed by BC’s biking community. Unlike TSBC’s Scrap Tire Program, the new bike tire program is completely voluntary for bike retailers,” says Mike Hennessy, Executive Director, Tire Stewardship BC. “Additionally, for bike tires and tubes there’s no eco fee charged to customers or disposal fees for shop owners. Without these expenses, recycling offers a free

and environmentally friendly alternative to disposing of bike tires at the landfill.” Owners of The Shed in Port McNeill and of North Star Cycle and Sports in Port Hardy had not yet been notified of the new program, and Regional District of Mount Waddington Operations Manager Patrick Donahghy said logistics of tire and tube collection on the North Island have yet to be determined. Seven Mile Landfill

is already a certified drop location for TSBC’s Scrap Tire Program, and the landfill will accept bike tires and tubes at no cost, Donaghy said. More information on TSBC and the Bike Tire Recycling Program can be found online at www.tirestewardshipbc.ca/bike.php. A list of participating bike retailers will be made available on the site by the end of June.

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Hardy parties for fish Schools earn grant Gazette staff PORT HARDY — To celebrate Port Hardy’s third-place finish in WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town Contest, The Port 1240 and Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce teamed up Sunday to host a party at Rotary Park. The 24-hour fishing network held an online voting contest over the past month to recognize the country’s top fishing town, and Port Hardy drew 37,997 votes in the finals portion of voting to earn a $2,500 prize toward fishing-related improvements. The contest was won by Chapleau, Ontario, which won $25,000 and a feature on WFN in the coming season. In Port Hardy, dozens of people turned out in pleasant weather to take part in the free cookout and prize draws to recognize the town’s top-3 finish. Local businesses donated all the food and prizes. The main prize, a Ryan Kesler Canucks jersey, was won by Port Hardy 11-year-old Jaylon Grenier. Port Hardy was nominated for Ultimate Fishing Town Canada by resident Michel Therrien. As voting commenced, many people and groups lobbied for votes, from the Chamber of Commerce to the tourism class at Port Hardy Secondary School, which held a rally complete with a march and waving signs.

Gazette staff Several North Island Schools will soon benefit from a grant of $12,500 through the Ministry of Education’s Growing Innovation Program. School District 85 has been selected for a research project on how to boost student engagement and improve achievement for rural learners. Funding will be divided among Port Hardy Secondary and Eagle View Elementary in Port Hardy, AJ Elliot in Sointula and Alert

Bay Elementary School. Growing Innovation was launched last March as a research agreement between the Ministry of Education and the University of British Columbia (UBC). The $300,000 provincewide program provides grants to the districts selected so they can bring their innovative ideas to life and enhance rural learning. The Collaboration Without Boundaries project will compile a

team of educators from across the district, while each educator develops a unique approach to help increase the role of families in the education of their children. “We are very proud of the work being done here in the district in support of rural schools and families and we look forward to sharing our findings with educators across the province,” Vancouver Island North school board chair Leightan Wishart said.

NIC offers Foodsafe Jeff Wyndham of The Port radio station serves up hot dogs during Sunday’s celebration of the Ultimate Fishing Town Canada contest at Rotary Sandy Grenier photo Park in Port Hardy.

Gazette staff North Island College will be offering a Foodsafe course at the Port Hardy Campus next week. Foodsafe Level 1 is a short course, designed for employees of the food service industry,

that will take place on Thursday, June 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuition is $89.53 (text included). A Care Card number is required for a certificate. Students are encouraged to register

early, as space is limited. North Island College will also be offering three first aid certification courses beginning later this summer. For more information, please call 250-9497912.

HST will be reduced from 12% to 10%.

Transition cheques for families & seniors.

After listening to British Columbians, the government has proposed

Under the proposed change to a 10% HST rate, the average B.C. family

an HST reduction from 12% to 11% by 2012, then to 10% by 2014.

will be $120 better off annually than under the old 12% GST + PST

This proposed change will take effect if the province votes to keep

system. And to help transition to the lower rate, the government will

the HST in the referendum. If B.C. votes to return to the GST + PST

provide $175 for every child under 18 and every senior with income

system, the combined rate will remain at 12%.

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Census not over yet Gazette staff North Island residents who have not yet completed their census questionnaire may soon be paid a visit. Census interviewers have started going door-to-door to visit households that have not yet completed their

Megan Sorensen, Alex Howard and Kristen Walkus rush to the fallen Cole Kinley during the PHSS drama department’s production of The Father. J.R. Rardon photo

PHSS actors shine to prevent Adolf from controlling their daughter’s future. She was at her best as the scheming shrew who used Adolf’s own skepticism to call into question his paternity and accelerate his ultimate downfall. Alex Howard starred as Doctor Ostermark, who unwittingly allied with Laura in her plot. Avellin St. Claire played Pastor Jonas,

Adolf’s well-meaning friend who nonetheless played into Laura’s hands in the end. Alex Southgate was prop artist for a set that was spare but effective. Walls adorned with weapons and military portraits and Adolf’s texts scattered across every available clearly indicated the room as a man’s oasis in the otherwise feminine household.

Darin Holm on lighting and Joshua Junglas on sound combined to enhance the dramatic mood of a dark, stormy night during which climactic events unfolded. Other participants in the production included stage managers Emily Texmo and Kortney Bullock, costume designer Julie Clair and photographer Kirsten Voth.

one who has already completed the census. For more information, please contact Peter Liang at 604-6667107.

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY (LP) AMENDMENT An application to expand the patio has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Gus’s Pub located at 1573 Beach Drive, Port McNeill. Current licensed hours are between 11:00am and 2:00am from Monday to Saturday and 11:00am to 12 midnight Sunday. The proposed expansion to the patio will impact a capacity increase from its current 11 to 40. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to: The General Manager c/o Licensing Analyst Liquor Control and Licensing Branch PO Box 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 or 2) By email: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before July 2, 2011. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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Chamber Update submitted by Chamber Manager Cheryl Jorgenson Customer Service… “Customer service is about treating others as you would like to be treated yourself” “Customer service is the ability to provide a service or product in the way that it has been promised” “Customer Service is any contact between a customer and a company, that causes a negative or positive perception by a customer” Let your business set the new standard for North Island Customer Service this summer! Canada Day 2011…Plans are underway to celebrate this nation we call home! Keep your eyes open for posters and information! Contact the Chamber Office of with ideas or information.

OrcaFest 2011 is approaching fast and plans are already underway. However your support is needed on the planning committee! This is an open call for all those interested in participating in the planning and presentation of this year’s festivities. This is your opportunity to be a part of this terrific Port McNeill “party”. Saturday, August 20th…Make a plan to attend now. BC Parks “100 Years” Celebration at San Jo Bay! Make a plan to attend the “100 years” celebration of BC Parks at San Jo Bay this year. Family activities, Interpretive/ Educational Talks, Outdoor Lunch & the Great San Jo Bay! July 9, 2011 @ San Jo Bay. Be there! Please contact your local Chamber of

Commerce if a ride is a necessity in order to enjoy the day. Welcome McNeill Chamber Member. Please greet… Wildrun Charters- James Brown, Owner/ Operator Eco Tours and Fishing Charter Website: www.wildruncharters.com Email: info@wildruncharters.com Telephone: 250-902-8118 “We are located on the northern part of Vancouver Island. We fish for Coho salmon with light gear, fly rods and razor-sharp barbless hooks. We cast, mooch and troll for big Chinook salmon and Halibut. We fish for all kinds of cod and venture for tuna. The crab and prawn fishing is outstanding.” June Chamber Meetings Next Executive Director’s Meeting: 14-June2011 @ 11:30am; Sportsman Restaurant Next General Membership Meeting: Postponed for June, July & August Submissions to Chamber Update Members can make submissions to the Chamber Update by phone 250-956-3131; faxing 250-956-3132 or email pmccc@ island.net to the Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce. Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre 1594 Beach Drive, P.O. Box 129 Port McNeill, B.C. V0N2R0 Tel 250-956-3131 Fax 250-956-3132

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A review by J.R. Rardon PORT HARDY — Cole Kinley drew a demanding role for his first turn in a lead part with the Port Hardy Secondary School drama department. But he was up to the task. Kinley did an effective job portraying one man’s spiral into madness as the title character in The Father, August Strindberg’s drama exploring the conflicts and relationships of gender, generation, religion and science. The three-act play was presented last Thursday, Friday and Saturday at PHSS and directed by drama club instructor Darcy Greenland. Kinley played Captain Adolf, a career military officer trying to make his mark with scientific research. A religious skeptic, Captain Adolf lived with a cohort of female believers including his wife Laura (Kristen Walkus), daughter Bertha (Anik Desmarais-Spencer), nurse Margaret (Megan Sorensen) and a mother-in-law who did not appear on stage. Served by subordinate Nojd (Tiernan Case) and an orderly (Benjamin Wilson, who also served as assistant director), the captain was nonetheless dominated and eventually undermined by the women, particularly by Laura. Walkus portrayed a wife conflicted emotionally yet resolute in her determination

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Your turn, class of ‘11 Congratulations, 2011 graduates of North Island Secondary and Port Hardy Secondary schools. You have perservered, worked and, yes, occasionally played to reach a goal worthy of the pride you should rightfully feel this week. You are all ready, to varying degrees, to sprint out into the wider world to make your mark. The speakers at your respective graduation ceremonies, of course, are not letting you go without one last word of caution or advise or instruction. For 18 years or so, you’ve been hearing the same thing. During that time, nearly all of your major life decisions have been made for you. But now it’s your turn. Sure, it’s a tough old world we live in. Since the days when your parents graduated, many jobs have grown more scarce. University costs are rising. The planet’s resources are dwindling. But you have many tools at your disposal your parents may not have had. Not the least of which is a grasp of today’s dizzying communications and technology advances and a sense that, just maybe, we need to pull together to make life work for all on this orbiting speck. From here, your choices will be your own. Use all your tools to make them good ones. Tomorrow, the rest of us are in your hands.

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Voters lifted Port Hardy to third place in the Ultimate Fishing Town Canada contest, earning the community $2,500.

A thief or thieves broke into Redden Net marine supply, causing damage and making off with more than $5,000 in goods.

Yale treaty is toughest test yet VICTORIA – The treaty with the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon was hastily approved as the B.C. legislature adjourned for the summer last week. This treaty was by far the most significant work of the legislature session, and it may make or break the hugely expensive B.C. treaty effort. Yet it received all of four hours of debate during the abbreviated spring legislature session and will probably get little attention when it reaches the House of Commons for final approval. Chief Justice Lance Finch of the B.C. Court of Appeal entered the legislature to give royal assent to the treaty. This would normally be the duty of Lt.-Gov. Steven Point, but he was on a fourday visit to promote literacy at reserves in the Quesnel and Williams Lake area. I’m advised by the lieutenant-governor’s staff that this trip had been scheduled for some time, and

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his absence had nothing to do with the treaty awaiting his signature. It is purely a coincidence that Point is a former tribal chair of the Sto:lo Nation, which sent a delegation to the legislature to protest the Yale treaty just before it was tabled. The only substantive scrutiny of the treaty, and the only vote against it, came from independent Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson. He stressed that he supports the Yale’s right

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to a treaty, but detailed the Sto:lo’s objections. Their central objection is that the 150-member Yale band is an arbitrary creation of the Indian Act, a splinter group of the larger Sto:lo Nation. The treaty formalizes the Yale’s control over key canyon fishing and rack drying sites that were vital to survival for thousands of years. Sto:lo Nation president Joe Hall put it to me this way: “I don’t want to be like Donald Trump and look at people’s birth certificates, but the Yale are a Sto:lo band. They would have been chased out of there a long time ago if they weren’t.” Simpson put it to Aboriginal Relations Minister Mary Polak that the federal and provincial governments have resorted to a “first-past-thepost” system to force progress on treaties. He said the tiny Yale community gets a huge advantage by completing a treaty, while some A member of

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Sto:lo bands remain at an early stage of negotiations and still others aren’t in treaty talks. Polak insisted the Yale treaty will ease tensions in the disputed fishing sites, where violent incidents have taken place. She argued that exclusive access to the main areas of dispute was long ago included in the Yale’s original reserves. The treaty will provide a process for temporary access by other people, native and non-native. We will see if she is right, perhaps as early as this summer. There are two regions of B.C. where the encroachment of European settlers led to shooting wars with aboriginal people. One was the Cariboo-Chilcotin and the other was the Fraser Canyon. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca twitter.com/ tomfletcherbc

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Duncan overlooks North Islanders Dear Editor: Last week, the House of Commons began a new session – the first time since the May 2 election of Stephen Harper’s conservatives. We have a majority government, another first for Canada after many years of minority governments. New MPs and Ministers were sworn in and the MP for Vancouver Island North, John Duncan, began his role as the minister for the newly-named Aboriginal and Northern Development ministry. So how does Mr. Duncan

begin his four-year term as minister? For starters, he has closed his northernmost office in the riding. Yes, reliable resources tell us that Mr. Duncan decided to close his office in Port McNeill and instead direct more resources to his office in Courtenay. As the federal riding that is arguably farther away from Ottawa than most, why would our MP decide to downgrade his services in our smaller communities? In those communities north of Courtenay and Campbell River, the feds

"...our citizens now have to endure long hours of travel to larger communities to access help..."

have continually whittled away at government services to a point that our citizens now have to endure long hours of travel to larger communities to access help with their CPP issues, passport concerns and citi-

zenship questions. Yes, of course these services can be accessed by phone and computer, but the people I have spoken to – many of them seniors – resent the erosion of the face-to-face people services they are

familiar with. This riding also includes a large population of First Nations. What about their access? I am sure our First Nations are less than pleased that the minister directly responsible for their issues will be absent from at least half of the riding. As we heard last week in the former Auditor General’s report, the issues that First Nations peoples face are worse after ten years, not better, and now access to a local riding office means at least a seven-hour return trip. During the election, Mr.

Duncan held the dubious record for most missed All Candidates’ Meetings – meetings that he had confirmed his attendance and then opted out at the last minute. Perhaps closing his office in Port McNeill is another way Minister Duncan is letting us know that he truly does not care about representing all of the people or issues in his riding. *sigh* It will be a long four-year sentence for North Islanders. Shirley Ackland Port McNeill

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To the PHSS Graduating Class of 2011; Consider if you will the issues of safety regarding the automobile. Throughout history (for eons) mankind has been dependent upon some mode of transportation for getting around on land. The transport came in a variety of models: oxen, camels, donkeys, elephants and horses, to name a few. Typically a horse has four legs, a car has four wheels. A horse has hooves that are shod, a car has tires. A horse requires fuel, hay, oats etc. which were blended for various prices by various suppliers. A horse has a digestive system that produces energy and waste. That energy was utilized for our ancestors’ work and the waste could be composted for excellent fertilizer. A horse was cared for by farriers, veterinarians, tack shops and were kept in barns, stables

"The horse would take them home. No GPS, no batteries for its programme between its ears, just the software it was blessed with."

and corrals. Now we have the automobile, but only for the last 150 years or so. Cars use mechanics, tire shops, etc., etc., mineral spirits for fuel and a vast industrial infrastructure which forms the basis for much of our economy. Automobiles carry us to wherever we wish all the while discharging waste that poisons our environment. Once upon a time a family could travel to visit friends, relatives and other pub-

lic events by the use of one, two or several horses or one horse and a buggy. A family or a couple could kick up their heels at a barn dance in the company of a host of friends. A couple could party ‘till the cows came home, flop into the back of the wagon, enjoy each other’s company and admire the stars on the way home. The horse would take them home. No GPS, no batteries for its programme between its ears, just the software it

was blessed with. Admittedly some horses were not all that blessed, but if you got stuck you could eat the horse. Try that with a modern “Mustang”. The consequences of irresponsibly operating a machine such as this (or any machine) can be devastating. Consider sad tidings that may need to be related to surviving relatives by policemen, doctors and other emergency personnel. Let this not go unnoticed. You are the result of much history, you are here in the present and a gift to the future. The horse will take you home. So will your friends, loved ones and those who care about you as you would your friends, loved ones and any others. Wishing you all the wonders of life. Ron and Helen McLennan Port Hardy

Dear Editor While driving in Port McNeill Saturday I saw a beautiful older car, a convertible, yellow and white. No doubt going to be in the grad that night. It was being driven by a young man who had a young woman next to him. The driver drove through a stop sign with just slowing down, no stop. And if I hadn’t braked hard my truck would have mashed in the right rear quarter of the car. The driver was looking at me and laughing, the passenger was upset. I wonder if the owner of this nice looking (60’s era) car would like to have the car in an accident, especially considering how difficult it can be getting parts for the old cars. The car had an N on the rear, but I’m sure the driver knew he wasn’t supposed to be cutting vehicles off. Now I hope the vehicle owner knows what was happening with it. Scott Gibson Port McNeill

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ner that unsettled me, brought my excitement back to level ground from its summit only moments before. The following morning a couple attacked by our bear rushed into camp. A few hours later we located and killed the sow that had attacked several campers over the last month. That evening, Urb spoke of the owl encounter and the relation to my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture. Coincidence,

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Canucks stick home from Hardy J.R. Rardon Gazette staff When Reginald Angus Argue was three years old, he won a hockey stick signed by the players on the inaugural Vancouver Canucks 1970-71 hockey team. Earlier this year, at age 43, Argue donated the historic stick to the Forever Canucks interactive exhibit in Rogers Arena in Vancouver. In between, however, the wooden replica stick spent much of its life in Port Hardy, where Argue grew up before graduating from Port Hardy Secondary School in 1986 and joining the Canadian Armed Forces. “My dad took me to Charlie’s Chocolate Factory when it opened in Burnaby,” said Argue, who spent nine years in the military and who works as an advocate for veterans’ causes. “When we were leaving, they had a draw there for free tickets to a Canucks game and my dad entered me into the draw. “I didn’t win the tickets, but I won the stick.” The family moved to Port Hardy from the Mainland a short time later, and Argue’s mother put the stick into storage. There it stayed, virtually forgotten, until a team of Canucks alumni from the late 1980s came to the North Island to play an exhibition game and do a little charter fish-

did just that. On hand for the stick presentation was Orland Kurtenbach, captain of that 197071 Canuck squad, who marveled as he found his 40-year-old signature and reviewed the other names on the stick. “I’ve had so many people say, ‘Aren’t you kicking yourself for giving it away?’” Argue said. “But the signatures on that stick belong to all the fans. I want parents to be able to show it to their kids. “It’s time for it to go home.” The route “home” from Port Hardy retraced its original journey precisely. Before delivering the Charlie Sigvardsen of Charlie's Chocolate Factory joins PHSS alum Reginald Argue with stick to the Canucks the hockey stick Argue won in a prize draw at the candy store 40 years ago. Below, organization, Argue Orland Kurtenbach, captain of the original 1970-71 Vancouver Canucks, finds his signa- made one last stop in ture on the stick donated by Argue at Rogers Arena. Photos courtesy of Reginald Argue Burnaby at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory, ing in their free time. where original owner That fishing charter Charlie Sigvardsen still happened to be run by answers the phone at Argue’s father, who the family business. remembered the 1971 Argue and Sigvardsen stick and who dug it posed together with the out of storage to get stick for a photo, and this latter-day group Sigvardsen marveled at of Canucks to sign the the memento’s roundback of it. And back trip journey. into storage it went. M e a n w h i l e , By this time, “Chocolate Charlie” Reginald had been in has already begun the military for years, what he hopes will be including a deployhis next contribution ment to Iran with a to Canucks lore. He UN delegation in 1988. has constructed a twoThe stick, now bearfoot-tall, 50-pound ing the signatures of chocolate replica of the two teams of Canucks Reginald’s possession. and also remembered to the franchise. Stanley Cup. So, on April 2 this That’s when he was his father’s wish to players, was all but for“If the Canucks win gotten when his father reminded that it bore someday attend one year, Argue and his the cup, I’ll probably passed away in 2008 the signatures of all last Canucks game and wife Lisa made the trip donate it to them,” he and the stick came into 25 original Canucks, donate the stick back to Rogers Arena and said.

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Walk-off homer lifts Hillbillys to win J.R. Rardon Gazette staff HYDE CREEK — Since taking the field as the Hyde Creek Hillbillys bat boy two decades ago, Keith Balcke has seen a lot of highlights on the diamond. On Sunday, he added his own. Balcke turned on a belt-high fastball from Port McNeill hurler Nick Russell and sent it just over the left field fence in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Hillbillys to an 8-7 victory over the Rangers in North Vancouver Island Baseball League action. The walk-off homer, which finally ended a game scheduled for seven innings, was a career first for Balcke in NVIBL play. “It was a fastball, right down the gut,” said Balcke, who was leading off the inning. “I thought it had a chance, but I didn’t know. I never hit one Port McNeill's Jordan Altmiks goes high for a throw as Hyde before.” Creek's Ray Bono slides safely into third base Sunday at Hyde Hillbilly Ray Bono J.R. Rardon photo was scheduled to bat Creek Ballpark.

fourth in the inning, but said he hoped his teammates would end it before he had the chance. Moments later, Balcke’s long drive was headed toward Hyde Creek Road and Bono yelled at it, “Get outta here! Skate!” The Hillbillys spilled from the dugout to congratulate Balcke as he jogged the final leg of his journey from third base. But Russell beat them there and offered his foe a wry grin and a handshake. The hit ended a yeoman night of work for Russell, who went the distance and struck out 10 batters before absorbing the loss. Staked to an early 4-1 lead, he was hurt by a pair of unearned runs in an error-plagued fourth inning, then surrendered a two-run single to Glenn Moore in a four-run sixth that pushed the Hillbillys (2-3) ahead 7-4. But the Rangers (2-4) were not finished. Russell banged out an RBI double in the top of the seventh and Greg Johnson fol-

lowed with a two-run double to tie the game and send it to extra innings. Curtis Carmen, the third Hillbilly pitcher, recovered from his rocky seventh to shut out the Rangers over the final two innings and pick up the victory. The Rangers drew 11 walks and left 18 runners stranded in the contest. They loaded the bases in all three innings against Hillbilly reliever Ryan Rushton without touching him for a run, and Rushton was in line for the win before the Rangers’ seventhinning outburst. Ivan Hall went 3-for3 with an RBI and two runs, Tom Cessford doubled and scored,

and Adam Dmetrichuk drove in a run for the winners. Russell was 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two runs for the Rangers. Tyler Berry and Jordan Altmiks each reached base six times, and Ed James and Rob Kenny delivered RBI singles. Cubs 16, Rangers 7 On Saturday, the Cubs (4-1) blew open a 1-1 game with a 10-run third inning. All but one player scored in the inning, and Jason Hodson and Jordan Campbell scored twice each. The Cubs face the Hillbillys tonight at 6:45, then the league will take a break until the weekend of June 18-19.

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NISS ninth at provincials Gazette staff The North Island Secondary School girls soccer team was unable to duplicate last season’s championship appearance, but still managed three victories and placed ninth in the Class A Girls Provincial Soccer Championships in Victoria last week. After winning one of three games in pool play, NISS edged J.V. Humphries School of Kaslo 3-2 in a placement-round contest Friday evening, then blanked West Point Grey Academy of Vancouver 2-0 in the game for 9th-10th place. “We were a very young team,” coach Kathy Mitchell said.

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season with a win, which is nice,” coach Sam McMunnigle said. “The scores did not reflect how well the girls played. They played very well, I thought.” The NISS girls dropped their first two pool games, 3-1 to Rossland and 7-0 to Immaculata before starting their threegame winning streak with a 5-1 victory over Fort St. James. PHSS suffered shutout losses to Ashcroft North Island Secondary School soccer players and coaches hold and Southridge to up nine fingers after winning their final game in the Class A start round-robin play, Photo submitted then finished strong Provincial tournament in Victoria. “Because of a conflict well in consideration Whalers lost each of with a 2-1 loss to J.V. their pool games, but Humphries and a 3-1 with grad, we had no of that.” Port Hardy Secondary closed the tourney with loss to Fort St. James grade 12s, and only four grade 11s on the School also quali- a 4-0 shutout victory before its shutout win over Lake Cowichan in fied for the tourney over Lake Cowichan. team. “We finished the the placement game. “Really, we did very and placed 15th. The

Three claim tri medals Gazette staff Scott and Madyson Harris turned the Comox Valley Shoreline Orthondontics Tri-K Triathlon into a fatherdaughter show with victories in their respective classifications in late May. Scott Harris claimed the men’s open title for the 40-49 age group by covering the 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike ride and 5-k run in 1 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds. Earlier, daughter Madyson won the girls 8-9 age group with a time of 29:05 over a 100-metre swim, 5-k bike ride and 1.5-k run. The pair were part of a delegation from the North Island’s triathlon club. Jaylon Grenier placed third in the male 10-11 division (150m swim, 10k bike, 2k run) in 39:20; Noah Jensen was fifth in the

Sports Scoreboard Comox Valley Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K North Island results 8-9 years (100m swim, 5k bike, 1.5k run) Male: 5. Noah Jensen, Port Hardy, 34:12. Female: 1. Madyson Harris, Port Hardy, 29.05. 10-11 years

(150m swim, 10k bike, 2k run) Male: 3. Jaylon Grenier, Port Hardy, 39.20 Open division (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) Men 40-49: 1. Scott Harris, Port Hardy, 1:11:31. Women 40-49: 11. Wendie Jensen, Port Hardy, 1:28:15; 15. Dianne Harris, 1:30:50. Youth teams (150m swim, 10k bike, 2k run) Female 10-11: 5. Port Hardy Comets, 45:24.

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The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) will be held on

Monday, June 13th, 2011 6:30 p.m. School Board OfďŹ ce, Port Hardy This is a public meeting. All interested parties are welcome.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? 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. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/11

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ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x153;A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christiansâ&#x20AC;? - Monthly â&#x20AC;&#x153;large groupâ&#x20AC;? 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!

MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical ofďŹ ce & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

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

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

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

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

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:15 am-Sabbath School 11:30 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/11

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

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EXPERIENCED UNDERGROUND Diamond drillers. $$$ Earn big AUD $$$ Enjoy the Land Down Under Australia. Leave the Visa to US!! Swick Mining Services is one of Australia’s largest mineral drilling contractors providing underground and surface drilling services both nationally and internationally. Swick is a market leader in the development of innovative rig designs and drilling practices that deliver improved productivity, value, safety and versatility. To be considered for this position you will: Have proven experience in Boart Longyear rigs LM45/55/75/90, Atlas Copco’s Diamec, or similar; Hold a current Driver’s Licence; Pass a comprehensive medical including a drug and alcohol screen; Be physically fit and prepared for work in hot and remote locations; Provide a criminal background check. To Apply send your CV and a Cover Letter tochelsea.raffan@swickmining.com.au. You Will Be Offered: Top Dollars for your Experience with bonus incentives. Great Shifts - 2 x 1, 2 x 2. Some 1 x 1 depends on site. Accommodation in a quality apartment near one of our many beautiful sandy beaches! Spend your R & R surfing, putting a shrimp on the barbie, seeing the country, or just having a cold beer! Return flights home to visit family and friends every six months paid for by Swick! The best site accommodation available. Proven State of the Art Equipment.

HELP WANTED 1971 FORD Explorer 4W drive. Needs body work. Running gear still good. Engine runs well. Low mileage 138,701K. Parked June 08 $2200 obo. 250-949-2681, 250-902-1991, or email: davidp@cablerocket.com BISTRO ESCAPE is looking for a full and/or part time server. A minimum of 2 years experience in a restaurant (NOT McDonalds or Subway) is required. Apply with resume in person or by email: bistroescape@me.com. CARETAKERS: LIVE-IN caretakers, couple preferred are required for the Hardy Bay Seniors’ Centre, Port Hardy. Starting date - June 11, 2011. For more information contact (250)-949-7107. PART TIME INTENSIVE SUPPORT & SUPERVISION PROGRAM WORKER Is required by The John Howard Society of North Island in Port Hardy. The program worker provides service to youth referred by a Youth Probation Ofﬁcer. Please refer to www.jhsni.bc.ca and see employment opportunities for details. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please. Deadline: June 15, 2011

The Lemare Group in Port McNeill requires a payroll clerk/accounts payable to join our dynamic, fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization, effective time management, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, computer literate and accounting knowledge. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email: jcornin@lemare.ca. GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for a full time cook. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FULL-TIME and part-time class 1 or 3 drivers for night work. Part-time approx 20hrs/wk. Clean drivers abstract required. 250-949-6405 or email resume to: port_hardy_agency@telus.net. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1) Log Truck Driver. 2)Driller Blaster 3)Grade Hoe Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

HELP WANTED 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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HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. THE MAD CHEF CAFE has an opening for an Sous Chef & a experienced line cook. Send resume to madchefcafe@shaw.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

LEGAL SERVICES

FALLERS for the Duncan/Cowichan area. We need fallers with experience falling & bucking old growth timber. Rates as per USW Collective Agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or Kevin.starlake@shaw.ca

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal. 100% Free Information Booklet. 1-8-Now-Pardon (1-866972-7366). Speak with a SpecialistNo Obligation.

PERSONAL SERVICES

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-6874680 (Lower Mainland) or 1800-565-5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1-800-6631919 (Outside LM).

PART TIME receptionist/billing clerk. Salary d.o.e. Mail resume to Port McNeill Medical Clinic Box 14, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Fax: 250-9563299 or in person, Attn: Julie or Sue. Closing date June 16, 2011. SERVERS NEEDED Full/Part time at Northern Lights Rest. Located at the Haida Way Inn in Port McNeill. Apply in person or call 250-956-3263.

Newcastle Timber Ltd operates a year-round union coastal logging operation offering a full beneﬁts package. We are accepting applications for the following positions: Grapple yarder Hooktender, Grapple yarder Chaser. Applicants must be experienced and in good physical condition. Please forward resumes to: Newcastle Timber Ltd, 1131720 14th Ave Campbell River, BC V9W 8B9 Fax 250-2879259

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a grapple yarder operator, hook tender, and chaser for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

We are looking for individuals whom are self-starters, team oriented, have a positive attitude, and are looking for challenges in a fast paced ever changing environment. This is an ideal position for someone with layout experience who wishes to grow and advance their career.

Logging Engineers

Reporting to the Area Engineer, the logging engineer is a leader and coordinator within our forest management team. The logging engineer is responsible for: - Field layout of conventional, cable and helicopter harvest blocks. - Road and block planning, design and layout. - Supervision of junior staff and contractors. - Supervision of road and logging contractors. - Preparation of logging / road plans and project coordination. - Permit applications. - Managing safety and environment systems. These positions are based out of Campbell River, a vibrant community on eastern Vancouver Island. Campbell River offers world class recreation, a young growing community and affordable housing. These positions include a mixture of field (usually camp based) and office work. Positions are available for both the Sunshine Coast and the Mainland Coast area. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years layout experience, be an RFT or RPF, or be eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. The Logging Engineer position is a stepping stone into senior engineering, planning, forestry and supervisory positions. Lesser qualified individuals may be offered alternative positions. Candidates should e-mail a current resume and cover letter to wendy.hamilton@interfor.com by Friday, June 17th, 2011.

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HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

HOUSE PARENTS Crisis Stabilization Program

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for a certified Journeyman 40 ton crane operators ASAP. Excellent wages, full benefits after 90 days, profit sharing semiannual after 90 days, full-time career minded individuals preferred. Please send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview. AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. $35. per hour. 2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full benefits after 90 days. Profit sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Full-time career minded individuals preferred. Send resume to: joe@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

District of Port Hardy

International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is one of the Paciﬁc Northwest’s largest producers of quality wood products. Interfor holds timber harvesting rights in BC and is a leader in employing new sustainable forestry practices. We are one of North America’s fastest growing forestry companies.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL NOW HIRING Full Time Local Delivery Driver. Valid Class 5 drivers license with clean drivers abstract required. Steel toe boots required. Starting wage $10/hour. Must be reliable, responsible person with good customer relation skills. Position start date immediately. Bring resume in person to 5715 Hardy Bay Rd., Port Hardy or email to: busyb@cablerocket.com.

PERSONAL SERVICES

The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre is looking for caring, responsible individuals interested in working with adults in a residential setting. The main responsibilities include providing a supportive home environment for people experiencing mental health and addiction concerns. Wanting to add to a wonderful staff team, already in place. Excellent beneﬁts package. Deadline for applications is June 20th, 2011. Applications may be sent to: Administrative Manager, NICCCS Box 2446, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Email: reception@nicccs.org Fax: 250-949-8344 Phone: 250-949-8333 LEGALS

LEGALS

Village of Port Alice

PUBLIC NOTICE

MECHANIC

Port Alice Golf Club

TEMPORARY POSITION

Application for a Permanent Change to a Liquor Licence

The District of Port Hardy requires a mechanic for a temporary position starting June 2011. This is a union position with wages as per the current I.U.O.E. contract. Nature and Scope of Work Under the direction of the supervisor, this position is responsible for: s THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ON A VARIETY OF gasoline and diesel powered equipment s MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO SMALL MOTORS ON PUMPS compressors, compactor, mowers etc. s MAINTENANCE AND DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF THE District repair shop s ALL RECORDS PERTAINING TO /PERATIONAL 3ERVICES equipment and machinery s OTHER DUTIES SUCH AS POSSIBLE WORKS AT WATER or wastewater facilities and some employee SUPERVISION ON ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TASKS Qualiﬁcations s ! VALID "# $RIVERS ,ICENSE #LASS WITH AIR s #OMPLETION OF GRADE EDUCATION s %XPERIENCE AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IS DESIRABLE s 0OSSESS VALID PERTINENT TRADESMAN CERTIlCATION IN both gasoline and diesel engines s 0OSSESS VALID PERTINENT INSPECTION CERTIlCATION FOR vehicles or equipment A full job description is available at www.porthardy. ca – Municipal Hall – Employment Please submit your hand written cover letter and RESUME BY PM ON -ONDAY *UNE TO 2ICK $AVIDGE #!/ District of Port Hardy #OLUMBIA 3TREET 0/ "OX 0ORT (ARDY "# 6 . 0

Food-Primary Licence The Port Alice Golf Club has submitted their application for a change of hours to their FoodPrimary Licence for Council’s approval. The Village of Port Alice has an obligation to notify the public and gather their views and opinions of how this change of hours may impact the community before the approval is granted. Food-Primary Licence Once approval is granted, patrons will be able to consume alcohol at the Port Alice Golf Club between the business hours of: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Present Hours are: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Written comments in response to this change will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011. Please send your comments to: Mayor and Council Village of Port Alice P.O. Box 130 Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0

Thursday, June 9, 2011 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MORTGAGES

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

OCEANSIDE Sealing Co. is offering 50% off driveway & patio sealing. Please call (250) 327-4212 for a free estimate or visit our website www.oceansidesealingco.com

**HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

A FREE Telephone service get your ﬁrst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

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

PORT HARDY Bachelor suite available now. Includes hydro, laundry, sat tv & wireless internet. N/P $550/mo. Call 250-949-6754.

GARAGE SALES GIANT MOVING Sale: Sunday, June 12 @ 9am #27 Port McNeill Trailer Park.

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 310.3535

HELP WANTED

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com LARGE, 3 year beige sectional for sale - includes hideabed, 2 recliners. Moving. Must sell. Paid $2200. Asking $300. Call 902-0503.

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!”. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1800-668-5422.

SAWMILLS - BAND/Chainsaw - Spring sale - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money. In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-9816591.

WALKER POPLAR, plugs: $1.69/each for a box of 210 ($354.90). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-8733846 or treetime.ca.

HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

PORT MCNEILL: 1780 Jordan Place, immaculately maintained home with beautiful full ocean and mountain views located in a quiet cul de sac. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, family room, dining room. Beautiful home inside and out. Full description on craigslist/comoxvalley Asking $259,000. Please call 250-956-2324. 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.

HOMES WANTED

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LOTS

HELP WANTED

Servers, bartenders, barristas & cooks for Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to: Box 1 Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0 Fax: 250-928-3105 tcrltd@island.net Attn: Taso

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 ﬁreplaces, 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

BUYING OR SELLING?

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COAL HARBOUR, near Port Hardy. Large ocean view lot for sale. Cleared & serviced. $130,000 Call 250-949-1223.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO CENTRAL location 3rd ﬂoor 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, clean suite with many upgrades. Inc. heat and hot water. Building has zero tolerance for crime. n/p, n/s. Available July 1 $700 call 250-664-7439 or lisahagar74@yahoo.ca.

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

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.

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

PORT HARDY 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, fully renovated condo, 4 new appliances. Available now. $800/mo. Refs reqrd. 250-949-7910

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an Operations Planner to join our Mainland Coast Operation The ofﬁce for this operation is currently located approximately 15 minutes north of Campbell River, BC but ﬁeld work is completed in various inlets and islands up and down the Mainland Coast.

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Area Planner to join our Holberg Forest Operation in Holberg, BC located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this full time position will be a critical part of developing the Planning Department and a successful Mainland Operation. The role is strongly focused on engineering related functions, some operational forestry, and duties will also extend to harvest related contract supervision.

Reporting to the Operations Planner, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg Forest Operation’s Planning Department. The role is strongly focused on operational forestry; however, duties will also extend to engineering related functions.

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

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

RENTALS

PORT MCNEILL 3 bdrm mobile home. Full addition, full covered deck, fruit trees, two heated shops, new roof, new electrical, new hot water tank. Woodstove & oil heat. $37,000. Call 250-230-4786.

Operations Planner

Application Deadline: Thursday, June 16, 2011 Reference Code: Operations Planner, MC

WATERFRONT Victoria Lake $22000 close to Pt Alice 120 ft of beach on .5 acres 10 yr renewable crown lease call 1 250 857-6144

Phone Rick 250-956-4555

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

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 PORT MCNEILL 2 bdrm duplex. Ocean view, yard. Avail Immed. $675./mo. N/S, pets negotiable. 250-949-2644.

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

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

HOMES FOR RENT HOUSE in Stories Beach Area, 3 lrg bdrms; 2 baths; Lrg Bsmnt for storage, 2 car garage, $1100, Ref’s Req’d Call 250-902-8850

STORAGE

FREE CASH with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery INSTANT AUTO Credit. Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about ﬁnancing! Get approved for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? We fund your future not your past. Want a Visa? Any credit, all accepted. 1-888-593-6095.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1991 G.T.A. Trans-Am WS6, 98,000 kms. Excellent shape! Call Rick at 250-949-5175. OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: w w w. b c m o t o r p r o d u c t s. c o m 250-545-2206

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks & Heavy Equip. Up to $15/ea. Free pick-up Island Wide. 604.866.9004 Brad

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST! with a classiﬁed ad Call 310.3535

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Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, June 16, 2011 Reference Code: Sr. Area Planner, HFO

PORT HARDY Newly renovated 2 bedrooms in Seawind Est. 2 front units available immediately. $675/mo. Ref. Req. N/S, N/P. Call 604-603-9076.

PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished References Call Jason 250-949-0192

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

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

TOWNHOUSES

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

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

RENTED

PORT MCNEILL 1-bdrm bsmnt suite with view, $625. Laundry access. Call (250)956-3664.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

PORT MCNEILL Walking distance to all amenities. Spacious studio apt. $400/mo. inclusive. Call 250-956-2355.

RENTED

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Cove hosts season opening Gazette staff TELEGRAPH COVE — One year away from its centennial celebration, Telegraph Cove Resorts opened its doors last week in a welcoming luncheon for the summer season for local businesses, tourism officials, media and government employees. The season opening was hosted by owners Marilyn and Gordon Graham. Guests were taken on a tour of the boardwalk and introduced to the historic cottages, most of which have been restored for guests. At the end of the boardwalk was the Johnson Strait Whale Interpretive Centre, a historic museum full of bones and artifacts from the North Island. One of these is the enormous skeleton of a gray whale that was killed by a cruise ship. Guests were then treated to a salmon BBQ, an event the Grahams will make

Gordon Graham points out a feature from the Telegraph Cove Resort boardwalk to guests at last week’s season-kickoff lunJ.R. Rardon photo cheon. available three nights a week starting July 1, or by request. Many of Telegraph You don’t have to go far Cove’s local businesses to ﬁnd yourself 1,000,000 were represented, rangmiles away. ing from whale watching to grizzly tours and kayaking tours and rental operators. A number of events will be taking place Telegraph Cove is tucked this summer, including away on the eastern coast of the Annual Boardwalk Northern Vancouver Island Craft Fair on July 30. in one of the last virtually Meanwhile, the resort untouched areas of the North prepares for its 100American continent. 1-800-200-4655 year celebration next We offer cozy cabins, tcltd@island.net summer. fully service campsites www.telegraphcoveresort.com

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VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2011 Annual Municipal Report As required under Section 98 of the Community Charter, The Village of Port Alice Council will be accepting the Annual Municipal Report at the Regular Council Meeting held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The following documents will be included in the Annual Report: 2010 Village of Port Alice Audited Financial Statements

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Statement of Councillors Remuneration and Expenses for 2010 Consolidated Statement of Goods and Services Purchased in 2010

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Statement of Declarations of Disqualiﬁcation for 2010 Statement of Major Tax Payers in 2010 Statement of 2010 Permissive Exemptions and the Bylaws exempting these properties from taxation 2010 Statement of Municipal Services & Operations 2011 Statement of Objectives & Measures Please be advised that the 2011 Annual Municipal Report will be available for public inspection starting on Wednesday, June 8th at the Community Centre Gymnasium, Port Alice, BC. Gail Lind, Chief Financial Officer Village of Port Alice

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Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tale to reach big audience J.R. Rardon Gazette staff TELEGRAPH COVE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; During the seasons he freely roamed this historic seaside resort, Buddy the Shi Tzu developed a fan following among seasonal visitors. Two years and five surgeries after a cougar attack left him without sight, Buddy is about to be introduced to a whole new fan base. A television film crew highlighted the postcard backdrop of the century-old tourist destination Sunday when it taped Buddy and new canine partner Joey for the program Pet Heroes, which airs on CMT Network. The taping included extensive interviews with Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner Mary Borrowman, until recently co-owner of Stubbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Whale Watching with husband Jim Borrowman, and Port Hardy veterinarian Dr. Michael Paul, who initially treated Buddy after the Feb., 2009 attack in broad daylight on the Telegraph Cove boardwalk. The pint-sized Buddy survived the attack by the big cat, but lost both eyes and needed additional surgery to repair a shattered jaw and broken teeth. By the time he was back home with the Borrowmans and learning how to navigate without sight â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the help of some new commands taught by

Above, Mary Borrowman speaks to a television film crew in Telegraph Cove Sunday about the cougar attack that left her dog, Buddy, blinded. Below, Cameraman Mike Sorel tapes footage of Buddy and Joey on the boardwalk as Borrowman commands them to stay. The crew is taping for the CTV program Pet Heroes, and Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s episode is scheduled to air in the coming season. J.R. Rardon photos

â&#x20AC;&#x153;... it became apparent Buddy is a hero in an inspirational way...â&#x20AC;? Blake Horobin

Mary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was June and a new season of guests was arriving at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Coveâ&#x20AC;?. That helped the people-loving Buddy through that first summer, but by autumn the tourists had departed,

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