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New leadership at food bank Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – The Harvest Food Bank has some new people sowing assistance to those in need and it can use some help. Members of the Seventh Day Adventist churches in Port Hardy stepped up to run the food bank after founder and manager Pierre Beaulieu announced he would like to retire. Cheryl Elliott is the new manager of Harvest Food Bank, and she says things are continuing as they have. “We took over two weeks ago and the transition has gone smoothly,” said Cheryl. The only immediate changes to the food bank have been some rearranging in the thrift store portion and new hours: Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cheryl is still learning the ropes, but has some plans for the future.

March roars March came in like a lion in 2011 with a dump of snow Monday and Tuesday. In some regions the late season snowfall exceeded the March 1 record of 7.6 cm set in 1961.

“We would like to extend the building eventually, to have a place where people could visit and have a cup of coffee,” said Cheryl. “Maybe add a kitchen and a couple of showers.” One previous board member has remained on the otherwise new five-member board. Two of those new board members are Randy Elliott, Cheryl’s husband and the pastor of the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw SDA church, and Pastor George Hilton of the Port Hardy SDA church. Despite the church involvement the Harvest Food Bank Society remains a separate and independent entity, said the Elliotts. Cheryl is grateful for the work of those who have come before her. “We would like to thank Pierre for all his years of service and the wonderful vounteers who have been there for so many years,” said Cheryl. “Some of the volunteers have retired as

Cheryl Elliott, right, is the new manager of Harvest Food Bank in Port Hardy. Her husband Randy is on the new board. Teresa Bird photo

well. Some of the volunteers have stayed, but we are looking for more,” said Cheryl. “We want to keep helping people and doing what we can.” Donations are always appreciated and pick up can be arranged. For more information call Cheryl Elliott at 250-902-0332 or email harvest9@telus.net.

NDP elect candidate Gazette staff Port McNeill Town Councillor Shirley Ackland will not be the federal NDP candidate for Vancouver Island North in the next election. Courtenay Councillor Ronna-Rae Leonard became the NDP’s candidate on Sunday. The newly-appointed candidate says the HST, pensions for seniors, and protecting the coast from oil spills will be

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key issues in the next federal election campaign. “By working together we will win this riding back for the New Democrats. People know they can count on us to stand up for our communities in Parliament,” Leonard said after winning the NDP nomination on Sunday. “I will work to make life more affordable for people, generate jobs, and protect the wild salmon that are so

much a part of our culture,” she said. “I will work to strengthen public health care by training and hiring more doctors and nurses and investing in home support for our seniors.” “That’s the kind of leadership I am offering to the people of Vancouver Island North, and that’s the kind of leadership Jack Layton

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Communities in Bloom cut off Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT McNEILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Council will not pay the Communities in Bloom application fee of $475 this year because of the other costs incurred by the town to support the program. Councillors Aaron Frost and Shirley Ackland did not support the request at a special meeting Feb. 23 after hearing that the Town has expended about $25,000 in labour and materials over the past three years. The two councillors feared that paying the fee meant committing to staff and financial

support for the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t opposed to paying the $475,â&#x20AC;? said Frost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason for not supporting it is the mandating of our public works crew.â&#x20AC;? That question had been raised by Ackland at an earlier meeting after the local Communities in Bloom chairperson Sharon Barratt made an appeal to council for their support. Barratt says the support of the municipality is optional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not a required thing, each committee can do as much as they want. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not mandated,â&#x20AC;? Barratt told

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our plan is to carry on without the town leadership. We will be looking to businesses, residents and volunteers to each do their bit.â&#x20AC;? Sharon Barratt

the Gazette. Since the program started in Port McNeill in 2008, the community has gone from earning two blooms to three in 2010. A little more than $2,000 was raised in donations from the community to support

the program. Barratt has paid her own way to attend the annual convention. Coun. Gaby Wickstrom voted to support Communities in Bloom for another year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have looked over the town report and

also the Communities in Bloom evaluation. I think that the evaluation gives constructive advice,â&#x20AC;? said Wickstrom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to see the CIB support continue for at least one more year, looking at how we can work together with other volunteer organizations such as the heritage and museum society to achieve some of the goals stated in a more collaborative method.â&#x20AC;? Wickstrom added that she felt Communities in Bloom has had a positive impact on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance and that losing the program

could lead to some regression. Coun. Shelley Downey was absent for the meeting. Barratt says that despite the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision, the program will go ahead again this year, building on its successes so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our plan is to carry on without the town leadership,â&#x20AC;? said Barratt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be looking to businesses, residents and volunteers to each do their bit.â&#x20AC;? The Community in Blooms program is designed to show communities how to become more attrac-

tive. Communities that are attractive and look successful are more likely to be successful, said Barratt in a letter to council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Port McNeill has much to offer in the natural landscape but its residents express a strong desire for beautification of their community,â&#x20AC;? said Barratt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Communities in Bloom Program has helped many villages, towns and cities reach their dreams of having residents become proud of their communities. With full participation, Port McNeill can too.â&#x20AC;?

Fisherman lost at sea presumed drowned

Franklin Russ

Teresa Bird Gazette staff A Port Hardy fisherman who is believed to have fallen overboard in Fitz Hugh Sound has not been found and is presumed drowned, say RCMP. Franklin Russ was last seen when he took over his watch at the helm of the Golden Ocean Feb. 21. The vessel was near the north end of Calvert Island, traveling southbound down the middle of Fitz Hugh Sound, approximately two miles from the nearest shore. At shift change, approximately four hours later and fifteen miles further south, near the

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hoped that a recovery will be made, in efforts to bring closure to the family for their sudden and tragic loss.â&#x20AC;? Cpl. Dan Moskaluk

south end of Calvert Island, the vessel skipper awoke to find Russ missing. Russ was last seen wearing a plaid work shirt and sweat pants and was believed to not be wearing a life jacket. Four Canadian Coast Guard vessels, two military aircraft from CFB Comox, RCMP and local vessels all took part in the 14-hour search.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is with our most sincerest sympathies to the Russ family, that we regretfully believe that Franklin Russ is presumed to have drowned,â&#x20AC;? said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk of the RCMP. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The extremely cold water temperatures combined with the remote and uninhabited location, have resulted in an almost zero probability of survival for

Candidate opposes HST from page 1 is offering to Canadians across the country.â&#x20AC;? Leonard said people are disappointed with the Harper Conservatives and are looking to Jack Layton and the New Democrats as a positive alternative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People here were upset when John Duncan, along with every other Conservative and Liberal MP, voted to impose the HST on British Columbians,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the most blatant example of how the Conservatives have turned their backs

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will work to make life more affordable for people, generate jobs, and protect the wild salmon ...â&#x20AC;? Ronna-Rae Leonard

on the people of B.C.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I am so proud that every single New Democrat MP stood up and voted against the HST.â&#x20AC;? Leonard said she is also proud that the New

Democrats have lead the way in Parliament on issues like improving pensions, banning oil tankers on the north coast, and fighting climate change. The nomination

results were announced at a Sunday meeting at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay. Most NDP members voted by mail ballot, but many others voted in person at the meeting. Leonard won on the first ballot, edging out Port McNeill Town Councillor Shirley Ackland and former Courtenay City Councillor Erik Eriksson. A federal election is predicted this spring. Vancouver Island North is traditionally a closefought race between the Conservatives and New Democrats.

Franklin Russ. Next of kin were notified and appraised of the search efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the remote chance that Franklin Russ survived or to assist searchers with the recovery of

the deceased, we have included a photo of Franklin along with a clothing description,â&#x20AC;? added Moskaluk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hoped that a recovery will be made, in efforts to bring closure to the

family for their sudden and tragic loss.â&#x20AC;? The Bella Bella RCMP Detachment and RCMP West Coast Marine Services are continuing their investigation.

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Theft nets 97 days Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – A man with a long record will stay in jail for now. Clark Dillon was sentenced to 97 days in jail for robbery, theft and breaching probation in Port Hardy Provincial Court Feb. 16. The latest incident took place Jan. 23, while Dillon was on probation for other charges, Crown Counsel Mark Wolf said. “He was at the Fields store at Thunderbird Mall in Port Hardy and threatened the cashier as he was leaving the store,” said Wolf. “While police were investigating the report, they got a call from Overwaitea. Mr. Dillon was leaving the store with a basket of food worth $82.96.” Police said the

32-year old man was intoxicated. His previous convictions included assaults in 2002, 2007 and 2008

and two counts of theft in 2008, said Wolf. Defense counsel James Hormoth didn’t have much to add. “Mr. Dillon is from Northern Saskatchewan. He moved here with his girlfriend,” said Hormoth. “Given his record ... I take no position in this matter.” Judge Iverson sentenced Dillon to 97 days in custody minus the 23 already served.

in his car. Shore was pulled over by police during an afternoon roadblock Feb. 21, Crown Counsel Mark Wolf told provincial court in Port Hardy Feb. 16. “Police smelled marijuana and asked Mr. Shore if he had marijuana in his vehicle,” said Wolf. Shore responded yes. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 950.2 grams of marijauna, said Wolf. Shore’s lawyer, James Hormoth, said his client is on long-term disability for pain. Judge Iverson fined Shore $750, noting the quantity of marijauna seized.

Marijuana pain Gordon W. Shore will pay $750 for possession of nearly a kilogram of marijauna

Crabbing violations Sascha Schrader will pay $500 for each of two counts of contravening the fisheries

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act. The incident took place Mar. 3 in Knight Inlet, Federal Crown Counsel told Port Hardy court Feb. 16. Seven traps belonging to Schrader were not in compliance with regulations as they didn’t have two escape holes and plastic tags. As well, only one of two buoys was properly marked, said counsel. Schrader was previously convicted for the same charges in Dec. 2009.

Kindergarten Cop Cst. Miller of the Port Hardy RCMP talks to kindergarten students from Eagle View Elementary during a tour of the detachment last week. Sandy Grenier photo

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Leaky hot tub to be replaced

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Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – The hot tub at the pool is getting a makeover. The whirlpool at the swimming pool has been leaking for some time and is too small for the number of people using it, said a report commissioned by the Port Hardy Recreation Centre. “The existing pool, piping and equipment gaskets are leaking in various locations,” said the report from Rockingham Pool Consulting. “The pool system requires the continual addition of fresh water, therefore constant chemical adjustments are required to maintain a proper bal-

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three options to replace the hot tub. The first two would simply replace the existing shell liner

with a new one. The third is to replace the whirlpool with a concrete pool flush with the main pool deck. Recreation foreman Gordon Wolden recommended council approve the concrete option even though it is slightly more expensive at $40,000. However, the concrete pool would have a life span of about 40 years whereas the other options would be good for 15 to 25 years. Council agreed with Wolden and passed the new whirlpool as an early budget item to allow time to find funding and make preparations for the work.

Port Alice talks halibut Ken Manning Gazette staff PORT ALICE – Taking trophy sized halibut is counterproductive when it comes to maintaining a healthy halibut fishery said Councillor Don Vye during the Port Alice council meeting Feb. 23. Females over 60 pounds are the ones that reproduce. If the larger halibut had been protected in the past and left to reproduce then the fishery would be in better shape today said Vye. His comments were prompted as council reviewed a letter

received from Mayor Joanne Monaghan, District of Kitimat promoting increasing the

Council Meeting Port Alice halibut quota for recreational anglers and commercial recreational anglers. Vye’s observations are consistent with the information on the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, website that says, “Females reach reproductive maturity around 12 years old; males mature around 8

years old. A 50-pound female can produce about 500,000 eggs; a female over 250 pounds can produce 4 million eggs. Females spawn once per year. “Halibut can weigh over 500 pounds and grow to 9 feet. Males are smaller than females. Both sexes live to be quite old. The oldest halibut on record with the International Pacific Halibut Commission, IPHC, is a 55 year old male, but halibut over the age of 25 are rare,” says the NOAA website. Operations manager Keir Gervais said he

believes halibut in the 25-35 pound range make the best table fare. Council decided that no action would be taken on the letter and passed a motion to file it. Free ice time Council approved a request to waive arena fees for two hours of ice time from Curtis Ager. Ager requested the dispensation in favour of the Rod Watson Memorial Hockey Tournament. Coun. Ardie Bazinet said she understood the money raised this year would be going into a scholarship fund.

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COMMENTARY Comments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at editor@northislandgazette.com

What price beauty? Just as things are starting to grow with Communities in Bloom (CIB), Port McNeill council has pruned their support. The issue isn’t the $475 application fee. It’s the cost of supplying labour and materials for projects. Yes, getting ready for the judges is hard work, and the public works crew has been tireless in doing its part. But instead of discussing how labour and material costs could be addressed through community support, the Town has simply said ‘no’. Of course this goes in hand with the fact that Port McNeill doesn’t have a long-term plan for developing the town. The CIB committee has asked the town leaders for direction, but until now have not received any. Some may think a few flowers won’t make a big difference, but CIB in other communities has shown that attractive communities tend to attract better businesses, more long-term residents and more tourists. The Port McNeill CIB committee has already grown, earning three blooms of a possible five in 2010. When Sharon Barratt asked for the $475 application fee this month, that is all she asked for. Any other support from council could have been discussed and an agreement reached. If the town takes the lead by supporting CIB, the town’s businesses and residents are more likely to get on board too and do their best to look good. Communities in Bloom registration? $475. A more attractive community? Priceless.

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Clark has a long road to unity VANCOUVER – Christy Clark spoke passionately about teamwork, unity and listening in the moments after winning the B.C. Liberal leadership, with 48 per cent of voting members arrayed against her to the end. “Our government will be stronger because of the dialogue we all started with British Columbians, and we are going to build on that, together,” Clark told the convention. “We are going to shape the future of B.C., together. We are going to forge a bigger, stronger coalition, together.” Outside the convention hall, Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen was clarifying to reporters that he had not said he was quitting the caucus if Clark defeated his choice, George Abbott. Suddenly, he was impressed with the desire of his colleagues to work together and was keen to do the same. Van Dongen wasn’t the only one shocked at seeing

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher

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Abbott, the Shuswap MLA and champion of rural B.C., finish third. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett had figured the weighted voting system would give Abbott a good shot at bringing his team of mainly Campbell outsiders into the inner circle. His choice is not to leave the caucus, but to come back in, if he is invited. The next morning, former Reform and Conservative MP Randy White spoke about the Clark win. He’s

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working to professionalize a moribund B.C. Conservative Party, and he said he watched a surge of people joining his party as soon as Clark’s narrow victory was known. The B.C. Conservatives will announce new supporters shortly, White said, and people will be surprised. White is convinced that Clark’s victory is a “defining moment” for B.C. politics. No longer will B.C. Liberals be able say, it’s us or the NDP. “We’re now acknowledging, and the Liberals are acknowledging that they are a Liberal party,” White said. During the campaign, Clark blundered about on the HST, the timing of the next election and the government’s ability to cap the rapid growth of health-care spending. She’s fond of saying she spent the last four years listening to the people as a radio host. Apparently that’s long enough to start believing

the bumper-sticker solutions that are so often the fodder of talk radio. There were hints of this in her victory speech. Clark’s top two priorities are “job creation and fighting poverty.” She’s just won the leadership of a party that has been saying for 15 years that government doesn’t create jobs. And the NDP continues its own earnest debate about how poverty can be legislated, while distorting statistics about the plight of children. If Clark wants to reach out to conservative-minded voters, she might start by acknowledging that the province is currently running an operating deficit of close to $1 billion, with another year still to come. But so far it looks as if she will tack to the left, and risk making the B.C. Conservatives’ day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Critic of lice report confuses the issue Dear editor, Re: Concerning Mr. Percevault’s letter to the editor (Press release spins sea lice study, February 22, 2011) I ask, which press release does this refer to? Here are Mr. Percevault’s three concerns about supposed discrepancies between our press release and the peer-reviewed study it refers to: “The press release states that sea lice from salmon farms have been fingered in Fraser Sockeye die-off”. No, our release stated, “The implications of these

infections are not fully clear, but in addition to any direct physical and behavioural impacts on juvenile sockeye, sea lice may also serve as vectors of disease or indicators of other farmorigin pathogens”. “The press release says environmental conditions may have been partly responsible for the difference (in sea lice levels at the North coast), but concluded that neither temperature or salinity differences could explain the much lower incidence of sea lice infections.”

"Inaccurate claims and omission of facts about our science only serve to prolong public confusion."

Mr. Percevault failed to mention that our press release and published article both stated the above, and that the paper also provided robust statistical evidence to demonstrate that the overall effect of salinity

could not explain the elevated levels of sea lice on wild salmon after exposure to fish farms. When describing the high numbers of lice found on juvenile Fraser sockeye near a processing plant, Mr.

Percevault suggests that, “this anomaly was apparently inconsistent with the model assumptions” and resulted in the data being thrown out. Yes, it’s a bummer when data doesn’t match your assumptions.” No, as our paper states, when we included this site in our formal statistical tests, the primary conclusions remained the same (i.e., salmon farms are the most probable source for sea lice infecting juvenile sockeye from the Fraser River regardless of whether this site is included or

Boatswain, Able Seaman Brad Glendale keeps watch with the "big eyes" from the port bridge wing of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Vancouver off the Hawaiian Islands. Glendale, who attended school in Comox, is the son of Kim and William Glendale of Port Hardy. He enrolled in the Canadian Navy in 2008 and is a boatswain or "seamanship specialist," which is the largest trade in the Canadian Navy.

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Campbell worked for First Nations health others recommended status quo to their clients. This advice, selfserving to the extreme, benefitted only the lawyers. Recognition and Reconciliation legislation failed because governments, industry, and First Nations could not manage irrational fears and their legal counsel. Premier Gordon Campbell provided national leadership and advocacy that resulted in the made-in-B.C. Transformative Change Accord. This tripartite agreement, inked by then-Prime Minister Paul Martin, Premier Campbell, and the Leadership Council of the day (including me) continues today. It is true that the Conservative government rejected the Phil

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Debt dooms B.C. economy

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Dear editor, Re: Campbell exits, his legacy uncertain (B.C. Views, Feb. 23). I appreciated Tom Fletcher’s article regarding the Campbell legacy. When it comes to the New Relationship, I share in the premier’s disappointment that we could not advance the proposal for the Recognition and Reconciliation legislation. I was a member of the leadership council then and I led the community engagement with First Nations leaders and citizens. I worked hard to air out issues, questions, and concerns, to inform us as we moved the work forward. Most unfortunately, the lawyers for industry, First Nations, local governments, and

excluded). I am pleased Mr. Percevault believes our study is a very important part of the discussion to reduce industrial practices that harm our environment. However, inaccurate claims and omission of facts about our science only serve to prolong public confusion. We encourage everyone to consult our published paper by Googling “PLoS One sea lice”.

"I share in the premier's disappointment that we could not advance the ... legislation." Fontaine-led Kelowna Accord. The Harper government supports the made-in-B.C. Transformative Change Accord. It is this accord that created the space and opportunity that resulted in the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan. This tripartite health plan calls for the creation of a First Nations Health Authority that will take

control of decision-making on funding, policy, and services directed to First Nations citizens in B.C. We are working in partnership with Health Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Health Services to reach a legal agreement on moving this work forward. Premier Campbell provided leadership and advocacy that created a significant opportunity for First Nations to take an active role in closing the gap in health status. In this regard, Premier Campbell has reason to be proud of his work to improve the well-being of First Nations citizens in B.C. Grand Chief Doug Kelly Chair, First Nations Health Council West Vancouver

Dear editor, Re: Campbell exits, his legacy uncertain (B.C. Views, Feb. 23). I am dismayed about such a simple, misinformed and inaccurate column. There is no mention about our debt which has risen 16 per cent to a total of $48 billion which consumes 24.3 per cent of our provincial GDP! The interest on this debt is consuming $8 million dollars a day – down the drain for what? Adding the provincial debt to the federal at $650 billion and it paints a picture of a house of cards that is starting and will collapse. Responsible reporting and government would have put this front and centre. I wonder if any of you look at what is happening in the United States that threw tax monies down the drain through vote buying and a bloated inefficient bureaucracy. The time has come to address these issues and we need educated people with courage to do it. I can’t see any here or for that matter in any party right now. Ken Cosgrove Victoria

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

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March 3 Northern Vancouver Island Advisory Forum will provide community members with the opportunity to have a say in the future of the coast. Providence Place Inn 6 to 9 p.m. Refreshments served. FMI www.pncima.org

ed to bring their own cell phones, cameras, and laptops or come and learn on the many that will be provided. Lunch included. Noon to 4 p.m. at Port McNeill’s Old School (seniors room). FMI call Peter Carter 250-230-3513 or email peter.carter@viha.ca

Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “Understanding Financial Statements” #14 - 311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca.

March 4 World Day of Prayer. Friday 7 p.m. St Columba Church, Port Hardy. Everyone welcome.

March 5 Theo Massop Trio blend Americana rock, pop and blues. Well known across Canada for radio and festival appearances. Songs about love, life, laughter, happiness and sorrow. 7:30 p.m. at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Tickets $20 at the Hobby Nook, Cafe Guido, PH Museum and Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, www.niconcert.ca.

March 12 B.C. Hydro AquaVan visits The Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre in Port Hardy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8400 Byng Road. The AquaVan delivers award-winning aquatic programs featuring live animals, props, and activities throughout the province. These programs inspire students to discover the connections between animals, environments, and themselves.

March 5 The Youth Leadership Council is hosting a workshop for seniors/elders on using technology. Seniors are invit-

ONGOING EVENTS & MEETINGS • Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire halls. • Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open 10am to noon and 1pm to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Feb 2 & 3. Bring your fossils for our temporary fossil exhibit. • PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in. Family Place (back door). • PM Youth Health Clinic: Thurs 3-5pm drop in. Public Health office (beside town office). • PHSS PAC mtg every 2nd Thurs of each month @ 7pm. • Volunteers needed for a Kitchen Program Assistant for AIDS Vancouver Island. Contact Shane 250-230-0884 or shane.thomas@avi.org. • Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-9490575. • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm.

March 5 and 6 Port Hardy Secondary Drama Club presents War Brides, a play in one act. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. March 7-9 Three day Personal Mission Statement Workshop with Char Andrews at the Lighthouse Resource Centre. Take control of your life and build a solid foundation. Establish your beliefs and values, find out what your goals are and learn to achieve them. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lunch provided. Call 250-949-8125 to reserve. March 8 Fundraiser Pancake Supper. Shrove Tuesday. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. St Columba Church, Port Hardy. Everyone welcome. March 11 In partnership with Small Business BC, Community

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Clockwise from top left: Shannon FentonPassmore applies a tattoo to the back of seven-year-old Mary-Lynne Henderson’s hand while Sierra Walkus, 5, waits her turn at the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Fun Fair. Colin Rak, 8, takes a turn on the climbing wall with Scott Harris spotting. Bookwus, the Wildman of the Woods, played here by Stephen George, 12, captured Shandi Wamiss, 9. Baby Ariana Henderson, 5 months, and daughter Lucy stay close to mom, Missy. Hannah Henderson announces a successful end to her search among the balloons for a lamb named Lamadu. Mother and daughter, Cathie and Genevieve Wilson make beautiful music at the Karaoke Ken Manning photos booth.

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Students honour Ray Bentley with memorial Ken Manning Gazette staff PORT McNEILL – Ray Bentley’s granddaughter, Kimberley, was on hand to unveil the plaque dedicating the Stream of Dreams student artwork at the fence at the B.C. ferries terminal Friday, Feb 25. “He would have liked this,” said Kimberley, “He was right into saving fish.” “He put back more salmon than he ever took out,” said family friend, Mitchel Nicholson. “This was just meant to be,” said Jackie Hildering. The student artwork, in the form of handpainted plywood fish shapes arranged in a wavy pattern on the

chain link fence bordering the parking area at the ferry terminal was the brainchild of Eleanor Ropponen, a teacher at Cheslakees Elementary. She took the Stream of Dreams idea made popular in many other communities one step further by

dedicating the project to the local conservationist whose work garnered national attention when he won the Governor General’s Award for conservation. Bentley died Apr. 2, 2010.

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Clockwise from top: Cheslakees Elementary School’s student population was on hand for the Stream of Dreams dedication ceremony. Principal, Larry Burroughs, right, Eleanor Ropponen and Jackie Hildering spoke at the ceremony at Port McNeill’s B.C. ferries terminal. Kimberley Bentley, kneels beside the fish she painted and contributed to her grandfather’s Stream of Dreams memorial. Grade 1 students work with Jackie Hildering Ken Manning and photo submitted and Ken Coleman painting fish for the Stream of Dreams.

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Massop Trio: thinking man’s rock J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — For its previous show, the North Island Concert Society brought in perhaps the largest band it has put on the Civic Centre stage. This weekend, they’ll scale things back down with the thoughtful roots rock of the Theo Massop Trio. Massop, a Nanaimobased singer-songwriter who lists Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen and Bruce Cockburn among his influences, will be joined by bassist/singer and longtime musical partner Blaise Zhiam and drummer Pat Hetu for an evening of what

Steve Earle, John Hiatt or Tom Waits. His first album Voyager, released on vinyl, included three charting singles and he has received national and international airplay. The concert is the fourth of five in the NICS season, and continues a trend of acts both new to North Island fans and, as with the Courtenaybased Georgia Strait Theo Massop and friends visit Port Hardy’s Big Band, based on the Island. Civic Centre this Saturday evening. Massop, who plays Photo submitted one critic has called tinged folk to acoustic electric/acoustic gui“thinking man’s rock.” ballads. Through all of tar and harmonica, Massop’s 2006 CD them come Massop’s has appeared solo Choices showcased socially conscious and or in groups ranging a range of homespun thought-provoking lyr- up to five players in songs from straight- ics, harkening to the venues from pubs to ahead rock to blues- songwriting of Cohen, dance halls to theatres

to festivals. He most commonly performs in the trio format, and between his own material and potential cover songs has a vast catalogue from which to draw. Massop and Zhiam have been in pre-production for what he hopes will be a new CD release later this year. Tickets for Saturday’s show are $20 and are available in Port Hardy at The Hobby Nook, Port Hardy Museum and Cafe Guido; in Port McNeill at The Flower Shoppe; and in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-2843927. Tickets are also expected to be available at the door.

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Counting Canadians pays Gazette staff Statistics Canada announced Feb. 16 it is staffing 35,000 jobs across Canada to work on the 2011 Census collection. The next census will take place in May 2011. Staff are required for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory jobs between March

and mid-August 2011. These jobs require work in all urban, rural and remote areas of the country. Screening of applications will start in mid-February. The rates of pay range from $14.72 to $18.04 an hour, plus authorized expenses. About 5,000 crew leaders and assistants

and around 30,000 census enumerators will be hired. Crew leaders train, lead and supervise a team of enumerators. Enumerators distribute census questionnaires, conduct personal interviews and do follow-up interviews by phone. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in Canada,

and able to commit at least 20 hours a week, including evenings and holidays. They will need a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle in some areas. Candidates should be computer literate and have a home computer with Internet access. Apply online at www. census2011.gc.ca.

Ahoy Citizens of Port Hardy! Hide your jewels and daughters

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Bonspiel final goes awry J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT ALICE — After an object on the ice threw Valerie Eyford’s first-end hammer wildly off-course to deliver opposing skip Sean Watson a fourpoint start, she never recovered in the A final of the Port Alice Curling Club’s mixed open bonspiel Saturday. Then again, Eyford did have an impressive comeback earlier in the weekend. “I was laid up for a couple of years and had a knee replacement,” said Eyford, who now shoots rocks upright with the aid of a curling stick. “My first and my third, this is their first year curling and their first bonspiel, so I’m pretty happy to be in the A final.” Watson took the four-point gift following the pick and ran with it, adding additional four-pointers in the third and fifth ends to build an insurmountable 13-1 lead with the aid of rinkmates Helen Haney, Richard Inglis and Helen Parker. “This isn’t a true reflection of how good she is with the stick,” Watson said of Eyford. “Let’s put it this way — it’s 50/50 she beats me whenever we play.”

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Watson game in Port Alice Gazette staff The Neucel Islanders and the Port Alice Oldtimers will square off in the annual Rod Watson Memorial Hockey Game Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Port Alice Arena.

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REGISTRATION COMING SOON Dave Stewart releases a shot during the B finals of the Port Alice Curling Club's mixed open bonspiel Saturday. Below, skip Sean Watson follows his shot in the A final. J.R. Rardon photos ond Brian Eyford was Baker broke up a Port Watson had four making something of a Alice sweep of the stones loosely arranged comeback of his own. in the house but little finals, earning hand“The last time he shakes from Bill and in the way of a guard curled, I was four,” Teressa Cliff in the C when Eyford sent Brackett said. her first-end hammer Final after rolling to a Audie and Sandy 10-2 lead through five on what appeared to Tamburini delivered ends. Baker curled with be a true line to his Port Alice another vic- his wife Kathy, Dan shot rock. However, tory in B final, forc- Cooper and Charlene just past mid-ice the ing handshakes with Pehrsson. The Cliffs, stone caught a pick and Scott MacMillan’s past winners of this veered sharply to the rink after building an event in a long-running left, leaving a bright, 8-1 lead through six partnership with the two-foot skid mark. ends. The Tamburinis Tamburinis, were teamed Eyford got one point curled with Dave and last weekend with Mike back in the second end, Natalie Stewart, while and Deanna Sexton. but Watson piled up MacMillan’s rink four more points in the “We usually curl with third when Eyford’s by rookies Elizabeth included Petra Sinclair, Cliff and Sandy,” Audie final steal attempt Duffus and Marc Paulie Steele and Dugald Tamburini said. “But Brackett in the all-Port MacMillan. rubbed a guard. we decided to split up Eyford was joined Alice final, and secPort McNeill’s Tom to get more teams in.”

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Players, coaches and officials of Port Alice Minor Hockey gathered at the arena recently to acknowledge a donation of new uniforms by Neucel Specialty Cellulose. The Port Alice atom Mudslides broke in the new sweaters with a win and a tie in games against Port Hardy and Port McNeill. Marc Roper photo

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Bob Wells was flawless in goal and defenseman Reed Allen scored two goals Sunday as the Port McNeill Ice Devils rolled to a 6-0 win over the visiting Port Hardy Bulls in Commercial Hockey League action at Chilton Regional Arena. Jarvis Walsh added a goal and four assists as the Devils posted their second straight one-sided win over the Bulls and moved into sole possession of second place in the league ahead of their longtime

rivals. The game was the only one played in the league last weekend, as the Port Hardy Minor Hockey midget tournament pre-empted the scheduled game between the Neucel Islanders of Port Alice and the Warriors in Port Hardy. Glenn Moore, John Murgatroyd, Ryan Clark and Bill Rushton also found the net for the Devils in Sunday’s win. Clark added three assists and Murgatroyd, John Prachnau, Ryan Rushton and Kurtis Grant chipped in singles.

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Hardy driver runs with the big dogs J.R. Rardon Gazette staff He wasn’t piloting a DeLaurean, but Port Hardy stock car driver Lawrence O’Connor went back to the future during last month’s Speed Week leading up to the Daytona 500. O’Connor, one of Canada’s top motorcycle track racers when he competed in Florida in 1981, returned last month to race a brand-new 2011 Harris

modified stock car in the 40th Dirtcar Nationals at Volusia County Speedway in Barberville, Fla. “I realized as I was flying in that it was my first time back with my helmet in 30 years,” said O’Connor. “If you had told me in 1981 I’d be back racing in 30 years, I never would have believed it.” O’Connor raced with fellow B.C. driver Jason Beaulieu, who swung

through Boone, Iowa, to pick up O’Connor’s new Harris car en route to the Feb. 8-15 Speed Week events in Florida. Once on the track, the new car, sporting a maple leaf and the number 27eh, experienced some “teething pains,” O’Connor said. And he made a faux pax of his own by showing up for a heat after racing in his class had finished. And, he admitted sheepishly, he was

disqualified from one heat race for rough driving. But O’Connor did qualify for two feature main races against the top drivers in the Southern and Eastern U.S., including several NASCAR Cup standouts who took the opportunity to escape the media and fan crush at the “big track” in Daytona to play on the dirt track. “You don’t normally get to run with the Cup guys,” said O’Connor, whose on-

track rivals for the week included NASCAR veterans Clint Bowyer, Kenny Schraeder and Kenny Wallace. “When you consider the company, I was pretty tickled to get as far as I did.” He also received a compliment from Bowyer after finishing his first feature main with a flat left front tire, the result of running over another car that had crashed on the opening

Sports Scoreboard Men’s Commercial Hockey League Standings Through Mar. 1 Team Warriors Devils Bulls Islanders

W L T 10 6 4 10 7 2 9 9 2 5 12 2

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McLaughlin, Tim Demoe. Goalie: Corey Bell.

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Sunday, Feb. 27 Devils 6, Bulls 0 Friday, Mar. 4 Devils at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Warriors vs. Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. Saturday, Mar. 5 Devils at Warriors, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy Port Hardy Minor Hockey Midget Tournament At Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena Feb. 25-27 Championship: Semiahmoo 9, Comox Five 1 2nd-3rd playoff: Comox (5) 7, Lake Cowichan 6, shootout 4th-5th: Comox (3) 7, Campbell River Bobcats 5 6th-7th: Campbell River Badgers 3, Port McNeill 2 Port McNeill goals: Taylor Ellis, Zac DesRochers. Assist: Natalie Chester. Goalie: Drake Baron. 8th-9th: Gold River 9, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Malcolm Richards, Jesse Gooding. Assists: James Crawford, Kelly

Round-robin results CR Badgers 6, Port Hardy 5 Port Hardy goals: McLaughlin, Jordan Thompson, Cody Diotte, Carson Porter, Crawford. Assists: Porter 2, Crawford, McLaughlin, Aaron Walkus, Diotte. Goalie: Bell. Port McNeill 3, Gold River 3 Port McNeill goals: Dyllan Browne, Jenna McMahon, Jared Sinclair. Assists: Sinclair. Goalie: Baron. Comox Three 5, CR Bobcats 5 Lake Cowichan 6, Comox (5) 2 CR Bobcats 8, Port Hardy 3 Port Hardy goals: Emily Heavenor, Thompson, Crawford. Assists: Heavenor, Crawford. Goalie: Bell. Semiahmoo 9, Port McNeill 3 Port McNeill goals: Sinclair, Dezi O’Driscoll, Alex DesRochers. Assists: Brady Thulin, Z. DesRochers, Browne. Lake Cowichan 5, CR Badgers 3 Comox (3) 9, Gold River 4 Semiahmoo 7, Port Hardy 0 Comox (5) 7, CR Bobcats 4 Lake Cowichan 6, Port Hardy 1 Port Hardy goal: Crawford. Assist: Gooding. Goalie: Cole Kinley. Comox (5) 4, CR Badgers 2 Port McNeill 4, Comox (3) 4 Port McNeill goals: O’Driscoll, Sinclair, A. DesRochers, Ellis. Assists: Ty Brittain, McMahon, Z. DesRochers. Goalie: Baron. Semiahmoo 6, Gold River 2

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Gazette staff PORT HARDY — The Semiahmoo midgets made the longest trip to Port Hardy Minor Hockey’s annual midget hockey tournament, but it paid off with the biggest reward. Semiahmoo capped an unbeaten run through the nine-team tourney with a 9-1 romp over Comox Valley’s Team 5 Sunday to take the big trophy. Port McNeill wrapped up a snake-bit run through the tournament with a 3-2 loss to the Campbell River Badgers in the sixth-place game. Two of the Whalers’ three round-robin games ended in ties. Host Port Hardy fell 9-2 to Gold River, the 2009 tourney champs, in the eighth-place game. Tournament scores and stats appear in Scoreboard, at left.

Port Hardy's Jesse Gooding is upended by Lake Cowichan's Ryan Long during play Saturday in the Port Hardy Minor Hockey midget tournament. At left, Port McNeill's Jared Sinclair goes airborne in a collision with Mike Veldhuis of the Campbell River Badgers. J.R. Rardon photos

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lap. O’Connor finished the main in 18th place and was lapped by Bowyer, the eventual winner. “After the race, he said, ‘Do you know you had a flat tire?’” O’Connor said of his chat with Bowyer. “I told him I did, and he said he was amazed at how quickly I was going with a flat tire. That was nice to hear.” O’Connor finished his week with a 13th-place showing in the Gator Cup.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of The Owners’, Strata Plan No. 349, Cedar Heights Mobile Home Park, will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 4:00pm at the Quarterdeck Inn (Conference Room). 6555 Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy, B.C.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 21,22, 23 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. DENIED CANADA Pension plan Disability Beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca.

TRAVEL

INFORMATION

CRISIS LINE 250-949-6033 or 250-974-5326

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FAST PACED company seeking a Bookkeeper to handle: General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free calls. 1-877-2979883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies.1877-804-5381. (18+).

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ABLE TO TRAVEL National Company Hiring Sharp People. Able to Start Today. Transportation & Lodging Furnished. NO EXPERIENCE Necessary. Paid Training. Over 18+ 888-853-8411 FAIR REALTY has openings for agents on Vancouver Island. We offer 100 percent commission with monthly fees, starting from $50.00/mo. Contact Bob Wilson bob@fairrealty.com DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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DRIVERS/OWNER Operators Wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 ext. 8173.

TRAVEL

RTL-WESTCAN Has openings for seasonal, rotational and full-time professional truck drivers to join our teams in various Western Canada locations. Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience. B-train experience/extended trailer length experience. Liquid or dry bulk product experience is an asset. Clean driving/criminal record. Pre-employment medical/substance testing. We offer: $1,400 weekly guarantee, travel to/from employment location, good operations bonus, returning bonus and more! Candidates for all positions apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join our Team section. Alternatively, e-mail careers@westcanbulk.ca or phone 1.888.WBT.HIRE for further details. Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

WILKINSON Joyce Elizabeth (Russell, Benton)

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

February 28, 1929 Slocan City, BC February 13, 2011 Comox Valley, BC

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

Joyce passed away very peacefully with many loved ones at her side. Joyce was the mother of six children; Bobby, Jo-Ann, Dean, Sue, Randy and Larry and had six grandchildren Jamie, Kenny, Jess, Cory, Dylan and Breanna. Joyce loved to hunt and fish. You could often see her driving the back roads of Campbell River in her little silver car searching for the hot spot of the day. Joyce lived the past 2 ½ years in the Comox Valley at Eagleview where she made many new friends. She loved her Dr. Colgan, Dr. Monks, all the nurses and the many staff. Thank you all for the love and excellent care you gave our mother. She loved you all. Thanks to all her friends for the nice visits and especially Anna and John Simard, Karen and Nicole who adopted her as family. No service by request. Donations to St. Joseph’s Hospital would be appreciated. We love you, Jo, Sue & Jess

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GAIN ENTRY Level Skills in ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Technology. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000 entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; prc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2011.

Tyanna Masterman, 8, had a sunny smile to share at the Ray Bentley Stream of Dreams dedication in Port McNeill Friday. Ken Manning photo

GET YOUR Foot in the garage door. General Mechanic training. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to automotive/heavy duty apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. LEARN FROM Home, Earn from home. CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work athome opportunities. Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

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COMING EVENTS

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

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

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

COMING EVENTS

North Island Church Services SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/11

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

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

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737

11/11

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP “A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christians” - Monthly “large group” gatherings - Food, Fellowship & Encouragement - Home-Group gatherings and studies Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Our next gathering: Sun. March 6th 1 PM - Pot-luck Lunch at the Scout/Guide Hall in Port McNeill Everyone welcome... bring a friend! 11/11

COMING EVENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGAL NOTICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

HOSPITALITY

WANT A Career as an Artist? Register for Visual Arts Diploma program. Multi-use workshop, painting, drawing, sculpture studios. No portfolio required. Grande Prairie Regional College. University Transferable. Call 1-780-5392909 or www.gprc.ab.ca.

EARLY CHILD CARE EDUCATOR Beginning March 14, 2011 as full time temporary/possible permanent; 7 hours/day Mon. to Fri.; fax or bring your cover letter, resume & references to:

FORD PARTS MANAGER Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and beneďŹ ts package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to: dlsales@telus.net or visit www.davelandonford.com

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Drâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Need Medical OfďŹ ce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

Motel MGR. Min of 3-5 yrs of managerial exp. F/T $15.50/hr. Duties: supervise day to day operations, front desk operation, housekeeping & hotel maintenance. Pioneer Inn 8405 Byng Rd. Port Hardy. Fax: 250-949-7334.

Kwigwis Daycare: attention Betty-Jean Box 1440, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 99A Tsakis Way Phone/Fax: 250-949-9015

GUSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for a full time cook. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking CertiďŹ ed A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 AUTOMOTIVE - Comox Valley Nissan, Courtenay is currently seeking an experienced Service Advisor and a Technician to join us immediately as we move into our new facility. If you are interested in joining us please email your resume jim@comoxvalleynissan.com PHOENIX FENCE Hiring Chain Link Fence Installers for Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta. Full-time, premium wages, overtime, beneďŹ ts, bonus, relocation program. Call Dale 1800-661-9847. Fax resume: 780-447-2512. Email: dzaps@phoenixfence.ca.

Job Summary â&#x20AC;˘Be a team player, implementing safe, developmentally and culturally appropriate activities â&#x20AC;˘Work with a positive attitude of respect and conďŹ dentiality â&#x20AC;˘Work within ECCE code of ethics, Provincial licensing regulations and Kwakiutl Band policies â&#x20AC;˘Flexible work schedule Job QualiďŹ cations â&#x20AC;˘Must be 19 years; ECCE certiďŹ cate; First aid certiďŹ cate â&#x20AC;˘Criminal record clearance;TB test; Immunization record â&#x20AC;˘Physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note of good health; 2 personal references â&#x20AC;˘Good communications skills: written and oral

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INDEPENDENT REMOTE Fishing Lodge seeks F/T ďŹ shing guide for long term employment. Applicants must have minimum 3 yrs exp, SVOP, MEDA3 and ROC. Respond to: ďŹ rst-light@telus.net

HELP WANTED

Currently hiring CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjobnetwork.com HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Call for Janitorial Services in Fort Rupert Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Port Hardy

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Town ofÂżce. Please apply in writing, with rĂŠsumĂŠ, to: Administrator Town of Port McNeill Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or fax rĂŠsumĂŠ, with cover letter, to: 250-956-4300 or email to reception.portmcneill@telus.net

HELP WANTED

Mount Waddington Coordinated Workforce Development Initiative Title: Project Manager The Regional District of Mount Waddington (Vancouver Island North) has signed a two year Labour Market Partnership (LMP) agreement with the Province of British Columbia to implement the North Island Coordinated Workforce Strategy (2010), a ten point plan seeking to improve community-based rural-remote workforce development across all employers and institutional service providers for the next two years. A project manager is required to take forward these important initiatives and liaise with the North Island stakeholders who will form the basis of a new, volunteer-driven, network. For a full description of the duties involved and type of candidate sought, please review or download the full job description to be found on the employment page at http://www.rdmw.bc.ca Apply (with cover letter, resume and three references) to: Legal Name: Regional District of Mount Waddington Address: 2044 McNeill Road, Box 729, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Contact: Neil Smith, Manager of Economic Development e-mail: nsmith@rdmw.bc.ca phone: 250-956-3301 website: www.rdmw.bc.ca Deadline: March 4th 2011

Patrol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Surveillance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CCTV Call: 250 902 9137 info@ni-security.ca

The Town of Port McNeill Public Works Department is accepting applications for

A detailed job description may be picked up at the Town of Port McNeill ofÂżce or on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.portmcneill.ca.

HELP WANTED

North Island Security Ltd.

Kwakiutl District Council Health

The successful applicant must be qualiÂżed in the operation of single axle gravel truck with air brakes, front end loader and loader backhoe preferably with municipal experience. Also must be of good physical condition as the job entails extensive and physical outdoor work.

HELP WANTED

MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER Part-time position for a nonproďŹ t Port Hardy Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Housing Society. Duties to start in March 2011. QualiďŹ cations: Knowledgeable with Simply Accounting Program, good computer skills & excellent communication skills. Duties Include: Collecting rent, working as liaison with tenants, general ofďŹ ce duties & supervising maintenance as required. Wages to be negotiated. Deadline for application to be received by March 15, 2011. Send resume to: Port Hardy Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Housing Box 126, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0. Or email bluecultus@yahoo.ca

Help Wanted Labourer/Operator

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 310-3535

HOMEMAKER NEEDED Port McNeill. Daily 7am - 9am for light housekeeping/ childcare. Call 250-956-2838

The Kwakiutl District Council Health Centre in Fort Rupert/Port Hardy is looking for janitorial services; someone to maintain the cleaning of the Health Centre. Seasonal maintenance would consist of cleaning windows including window frames, maintaining landscaping including lawn mowing and weeding. Winter duties will include removal of ice and snow on sidewalks and entrances and salt as necessary. Janitorial Duties: Daily s 3WEEP DUST mOORS $AMP MOP AS NECESSARY s #LEAN ALL WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN FACILITIES WITH DISINFECTANT s 2ESTOCK WASHROOM SUPPLIES AS NECESSARY s %MPTY ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES CLEAN AND REPLACE GARBAGE LINERS s 7IPE DOWN DESKS COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS s 3POT CLEAN ANY SOILED SURFACES s 2EMOVE LITTER FROM FACILITY AND THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS Weekly s #LEAN ALL mOOR COVERINGS WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING SUBSTANCES s $UST AND DAMP WIPE ALL THE CHAIRS TABLES FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT USED BY THE PUBLIC s $UST OFlCE FURNISHINGS s 6ACUUM CARPETS AND RUGS s $ISINFECT THE TELEPHONES Monthly s 6ACUUM ALL UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE s )NSPECT AND WASH AS REQUIRED ALL INTERIOR AND RECEPTION AREA WINDOWS s 7ASH MECHANICAL ROOM mOOR AND WIPE DOWN ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT s -AINTAIN PROTECTIVE lNISH ON mOORING AS PRE MANUFACTURES DIRECTIONS Seasonal s #LEAN ALL OUTSIDE WINDOWS AND WINDOW FRAMES s -AINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDING LAWN MOWING ON AS NEED BASIS s #LEAN ALL SNOW AND ICE FROM ALL OF THE SIDEWALKS AND ENTRANCES SALT AS NECESSARY Minor Repair Activities s 2EPORT ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ACCIDENTS OR VANDALISM TO THE RECEPTIONIST ON discovery. Other s -AINTAIN JANITOR ROOM s -AINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLIES AND INFORM RECEPTIONIST TO REORDER WHEN SUPPLIES ARE low. s 4HE +$# (EALTH PROVIDES THE BASIC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS 7INDEX CLEANER DISINFECTANT PAPER TOWELS TOILET PAPER SOAP GARBAGE BAGS mop, pail, air freshener, etc. ! CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS PROVIDING SERVICE UNDER THE Kwakiutl District Council Health. 0LEASE SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION BY FAX MAIL TO THE ATTENTION Phyllis Jorgensen, Health Director Kwakiutl District Council Health ! $RAKE 2OAD #AMPBELL 2IVER " # 6 7 + &AX %MAIL ADMIN KDCHEALTH COM 4HE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS Friday March 11, 2011

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HELP WANTED

2011 Port McNeill Summer Employment Opportunity The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for the

2011 Summer Pool Supervisor Position Further information and copies of the job description and qualiÂżcations can be obtained from the Town OfÂżce at 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill or on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday March 18, 2011 at the Town OfÂżce. Please apply in writing to: Administrator, Town of Port McNeill Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or fax to 250-956-4300 or email to reception.portmcneill@telus.net

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ACREAGE

FULL TIME receptionist needed for busy automobile dealership. Greet clients, direct calls and perform light clerical work. Polished appearance and professional demeanor a must. Excellent pay plus beneďŹ ts. Send to resume ďŹ umidinisia@yahoo.com

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CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER PORT HARDY Investors Alert! 160 acres located above ferry terminal. Raw land waiting for your development ideas or great holding property. Priced to sell! Call Gary for more details. Cell 250-230-7968.

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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

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Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included. Call 250-956-3526 References a must. PORT MCNEILL Walking distance to all amenities. Spacious studio apt. $400/mo. inclusive. Call 250-956-2355. WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

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

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES Port McNeill Available March 1 Brand new Duplex 4 Bdrms. Close to all amenities. $1250/mo. No Smoking, Credit check required. 250-956-2388 PORT MCNEILL Large 3 bedroom tri-plex suite. No loud music or parties. Good ocean view. Close to town & schools. $700/mo. Call Oley 250-9562682 or John 604-581-0574.

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

COAL HARBOUR: Ocean view, spacious 3 bdrm $500/mo. Call (250)830-7123

HOMES FOR RENT COAL HARBOUR 3 bdrm ocean front house for rent or option to buy. Very quiet area. $750/mo. Call 250-830-7123.

Thursday, March 3, 2011 RENTALS SHARED ACCOMMODATION GREATER PORT Hardy area. Available immed. Newer, spacious home, awesome view, furnished, very quiet, across the street from beach. $350/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 250949-9970 Marie (phone anytime).

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The natural order We live in a world where the law of man is warped. It is a system that only the rich can afford. Where the criminal element is coddled. And, where government employees have legal perks coming out the yingyang. You only have to look at the Basi and Virk fiasco in which the taxpayers paid out six million for their court case. Somehow we need to get back to basics where the lawabiding citizens are protected. Where funding to health care, education and elders are priorities. In nature, the weak and the lazy are quickly dispatched, and make no mistake, we are part of nature. Of course, there will be those that use words to defend their position, such as, we will be judged as a society by how we take care of our weak. I whole-heartedly agree but somehow we’ve butchered the meaning when you hear about elders that are kicked

out of senior residences or children that can’t be operated on and children who are dropping out of school. All this, because of a lack of funding. Yet, we spend billions in Canada – not millions, but billions – in dealing with repeat offend-

Our Backyard with Lawrence Woodall ers, alcoholics and drug addicts. They made their choice. As long as we contiue underfunding education we will lose children to the streets and keep the vicious cycle going. There isn’t a magical money tree out there. We need to make a U-turn and put the money that is spent on

addicts into the education system to keep the children in school so they can have a bright future. As for the repeat offenders toss them away. It may seem hard, but if we don’t, we as a society are responsible for keeping this vicious wheel greased. There’s a perfectly reasonable analogy that pertains to gardening and farming. If you allow weeds to grow in your food crops, they will draw valuable nutrients away and the weeds will destroy the crop. Weeds need to be removed from the gardens for the food crop to reach it’s maximum potential. This is the same with society. We need to put our energies towards maximizing the potential of our youth, our health care system and our elders by removing the weeds. Lawrence Woodall is a long-time naturalist living in Port Hardy.

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

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

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NEW location at 101B - 7160 Rupert St.

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available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for persons in emotional crisis. Trained volunteers provide a conﬁdential and accessible service to people on the North Island.

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This program provides support and emergency shelter for abused women and their children. Advocacy, counselling and help with relocation are also available.

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Offers counselling and support services for women who are or have been victims of violence or abuse. One-to-one and, when numbers permit, ongoing support groups are available.

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This program helps children cope with, and heal from, the trauma of living in an abusive situation. Support is also provided to the parent who has been abused by her/his partner.

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This service is offered as part of the Children’s Mental Health program to children and youths who are victims of sexual abuse; as well as those children and youths who have sexual behaviour problems that victimize others. The program offers professional support to children, youth and their families. Public education and consultation services are also provided.

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Our Family Counsellor offers family, couple and individual counselling for various concerns: couple/marital problems, parenting skills, family of origin issues, parent-child conﬂict, violence in intimate relationships, anger problems, conﬂict management and blended family concerns.

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Provides information and advice to families about services and support and how to access them. Works with children and families to develop strategies speciﬁc to their needs. Acts as an advocate, attending meetings at schools, court or other services.

30 years of dedication and building connections and partnerships throughout the North Island. Our dedicated and well trained staff and volunteers live on the North Island and understand the realities of life in remote, rural areas.

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Services are available to families with a child 12 years of age or under who requires extra support with physical, intellectual, emotional, communicative or behavioural challenges. Services include assisting families to include their child in daycares, preschool and after school programs of their choice.

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Offers services for children from birth to three years old, who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development. Consultants assist families to determine what kinds of supports they would like and to access these resources and activities. Consultants will visit the families in their homes, help plan activities that meet the needs of the family and child, work with other professionals involved in the child’s care, give support and encouragement and provide specialized information as needed.

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Strong Start is an early learning program that focuses on children ages birth to 5 years old. It is a parent participation playgroup that has the child and parent engaged in learning together through play based activities.

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