May 19, 2011 by North Island Gazette

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Eulachons face extinction

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Crews from the BC Ambulance Service treat victims of Sunday’s emergency response exercise, which simulated the crash of a school bus on Highway 19. See story and more photos, page 2. J.R. Rardon photo

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Teresa Bird Gazette staff Eulachon, an oily smelt-like fish prized by First Nations, has been designated an endangered species after a 98 per cent decline in its numbers over the past decade. The listing was made by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), which warns the outlook is “grim” for the small iconic fish that may be nearing extinction. Coastal First Nations render eulachon down into a grease that was carried vast distances along historic “grease trails” – pre-contact trade routes that connected coastal and inland villages. The grease is still produced and traded today by some Kwakwaka’wakw people. “There are a number of families that still make grease,” said Verna Ambers, assistant administrator for the ‘Namgis Band. “The Beans family has been going up to Knight Inlet for 70 years. They go up and stay for a month.” Ambers said the families have reported very low returns of the fish in recent years, causing concern for many. “It has been really hard for people in the last few years. They could hardly get any,” said Ambers. “But this year there was a huge run. They made about 300 gallons of grease.” The First Nations people use the pungent oil for dipping other foods such as potatoes or bread. Because harvesting the fish, rendering them and collecting and bottling the oil is so labour intensive, eulachon oil is often referred to as gold. Alert Bay resident Barb Cranmer has even produced a film about the sought-after grease called Rendering of Wealth. COSEWIC cites a mix of culprits for the decade of dropping numbers in eulachon stocks, including changing environmental conditions, predators and fishing. COSEWIC’s decision will go to the federal environment minister, who will consider whether to also designate eulachon under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). Crey said a listing under SARA would force the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to take a hard look at fisheries that threaten eulachon, as well as sources of habitat damage, and potentially force corrective action. With files from Jeff Nagel.

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Emergency drill tests local responders responders were graded by evaluators wielding clipboards and a videocamera. The exercise will be fully evaluated in the coming weeks, said Chuck Lok, the North Island’s Emergency Program Coordinator. “Overall, it was

my observation that it was very efficient and everything flowed together well,” Lok said. “There are always issues with communications when you’ve got people from different departments using radios set on different

frequencies, and that’s something we’re going to have to take a look at. “It’s one of these advantages of living in a small community; we work well together. Overall, the whole thing progressed very well and smoothly.”

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J.R. Rardon Gazette staff The North Island’s emergency services providers were put to the test Sunday with a mock disaster that brought in resources from Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill and utilized hospital staff in both Port Hardy and Port McNeill. The emergency response exercise started with the “crash” of a school bus carrying 24 students, played by members of Port McNeill’s Junior Rangers program. The decommissioned bus was placed on its side on the road behind the old Keogh Generating Station, between Firefighters treat “victims” of Sunday’s mock bus rollover as part located Port McNeill and of an emergency response exercise near Highway 19. Below, stuPort Hardy, and was dent victims await rescue inside the overturned bus. J.R. Rardon photos designed to simulate a crash on Highway 19. An RCMP officer was first to arrive, quickly followed by members of the Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Port Alice fire departments. The ‘victims’, sporting garishly effective makeup and wailing for help or drifting in a daze, were extracted from the overturned bus and treated by both fire department and BC Ambulance Service personnel. They were then taken for further treatment to both Port Hardy and Port McNeill hospitals. The actions of all

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Conservative leader addresses issues Teresa Bird Gazette staff John Cummins, soon-to-be leader of the resurrected BC Conservative Party, visited the North Island last week as part of a province-wide tour. The provincial Conservative party was the first political party in B.C., but fell into obscurity during the last four decades, registering only about 200 members last year, said Cummins. During the furor over the HST, that changed and now more than 2,000 British Columbians have joined the party. Despite the source of their new-found popularity, Cummins said their stand on the HST is not wholly against. “It is under considerable discussion within the party,” said Cummins in an interview with the Gazette. “Many people came to the party during the HST debate, but it was more about how it

came in. It was necessary to bring it in to get the $1.6 billion from the federal government. They (provincial government) needed the extra from HST to balance the books.” Cummins recognizes

John Cummins there are big problems if the public votes against the tax in June. “What happens now if the public says no?” Said Cummins. “How do we pay back the feds? What is the cost to business? It would cause a huge turmoil in the economy.” Cummins didn’t

have simple answers to other issues affecting North Islanders. On aquaculture Cummins recognized the importance of jobs but has concerns about the environment. “The natural resources, wild fish, have to be protected,” said Cummins, blaming Fisheries and Oceans Canada for being “promoters instead of protecters” of wild fish. “Fish farming may have to be down another way.” But when it comes to oil tankers traversing the B.C. coast Cummins was less concerned about environmental impacts. “A huge number of tankers are going in and out of Vancouver every year,” said Cummins. ‘And in and out of Washington State every day. The question is, can it be done safely?” But safety isn’t the only factor in the decision. “If we start shipping

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A Warm Welcome to Our New Members: Welcome to Gunnar & Christine Wigard owners of Town Taxi: 250-949-7877. Town Taxi is a taxi company on North Island that provides 24 hour service seven days a week. Town Taxi offers not only reliable & safe transportation; but with their new two eco-friendly hybrid vehicles they are reducing carbon footprints on our planet. Every little bit counts. Thank you Town Taxi for doing your part to make our planet healthier. We are pleased to welcome Gus & Cathy Dillon; the owners of O.K. Tire. Stop in their new location on Wollasen Street and check the new facility where they offer exceptional auto repairs and the best tire brands in the business. O.K. Tire Port Hardy treats every customer like family, offering the best deals in town with trustworthy advice about any vehicle on the road today. Call for an appointment 250-949-7731. Going back to work and needing reputable Child

Care provider? Hey Diddle Diddle Daycare The owner Marlene Cleland’s motto is “Love & Safety”. The Hey Diddle Diddle Daycare is a child play care facility which cares for infants to 12 year old children. For more information call: 250250-949-6357 or e-mail: 6Marlene@telus.net. Big Applause for Overwaitea management Thank you for being so supportive not only to the Chamber, but for all organizations and clubs in our town. Every time we ask for donations or help with any projects, Port Hardy Overwaitea is always behind us. Last Saturday the Chamber was fundraising for Relay for Life and Overwaitea donated the food, drinks, chips, BBQ and provided space for us in front of the main entrance. And when we were done they helped with clean up after us as well. Set goals for each day and each week! “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Port Hardy is in the running for The Best Fishing Town… if we all take the time to vote we will receive $25,000 community donation! Let’s make this easy…Go to:www.wfnfishingtown.ca/ town/porthardy-bc. You can vote up to 4 times a day per email address. Vote once within each of the following time frames: 9:01 pm - 3:00 am 3:01 am - 9:00 am 9:01 am - 3:00 pm 3:01 pm - 9:00 pm If you have no access to a computer we declared the Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre as the official voting station for the contest. Just come down, we help you to get your vote in. We are open from 8:30am – 6:00pm Proudly Serving our Community For more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining us call 250-9497622 or visit our website: www.ph-chamber.bc.ca

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offshore the amount of money to government will increase,” said Cummins. “We have to generate sourc-

es of revenue. Is the return worth the risk? People need to be fully informed so discussions can take place.”

Cummins said his party is hoping to run a full slate of candidates in the next provincial election.

“The goal is to run a candidae in every riding by the election,” said Cummins.

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IMPORTANT COUNT YOURSELF IN!

Local Government relies on per capita grants from the provincial government to help pay for the services that you our citizens expect. These per capita grants are paid each year to your local municipal council which relies on them to help cover the costs of these services. The amount received is based on the number of people that are counted in the Census. The more people, the more dollars that Local Government receives. That is why it is so important that every man, woman and child be included in the Census. The Census is now underway. If you have already sent in your form, thank you. If you have not yet filled out the form, please do so now. This Census total will be used to calculate our annual per capita grants for the next five years until the next Census is taken in 2016. If you need assistance or have any questions, please bring your form into your Municipal or Regional District office, or phone any of these numbers. Alert Bay: 250 974-5213 Port Alice: 250 284-3391 Port Hardy: 250 949-6665 Port McNeill: 250 956-3111 Regional District of Mount Waddington: 250 956-3161

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The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service is excited to announce a limited time offer on the purchase of a Green Cone.

Learning for fun Left, Mandy Walkus strings beads during a workshop at the North Island Youth Conference in Port Hardy May 13. Above, RCMP Cpl. Mark Whitworth demonstrates self-defense techinques with assistance from volunteer Johnny Henderson. The event included several workshops and a dance. Teresa Bird photos

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Gazette staff on the move Gazette staff Changes are coming at the North Island Gazette, as staff move up, move on and move away. Publisher/editor Teresa Bird, leaves the North Island May 24 to take on publisher duties in Port Alberni at the Alberni Valley News. Teresa started as a freelancer for the Gazette 15 years ago,

becoming editor in 2005 and adding publisher duties in 2007. Replacing Teresa as publisher is the Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own longtime office manager Sandy Grenier. Sandy started at the paper as the circulation manager in 1995 and moved to office manager in 1997. The editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position has been posted and a new editor will be

announced once hired. Current circulation manager Tim Bird is also leaving the Gazette to pursue a full time position at the Family Place in Port Hardy. Tim has been at the Gazette almost three years. His part-time position with some front office duties added, has also been posted. In the midst of all the changes the Gazette

is pleased that J.R. Rardon will continue as reporter, Carrie Stone is still the one to call for advertising and graphic designer Marlene Parkin remains as production manager. If you have any questions about the changes, or would like to apply for one of the open positions, please call the Gazette office at 250-949-6225.

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Stand up, be counted That yellow envelope that was delivered to your door recently is an important document that will determine the future of the North Island. It is the census survey conducted in Canada every five years to paint a picture of our country and the people who live here. But the census is more than a simple survey. The census has far-reaching implications that affect the quality of life in North Island communities. That’s because census statistics are used in many of the decisions made by politicians, government, non-profit agencies and business. The numbers can determine the amount of grant money allocated to vital projects in our communities. The stats are used by business to determine if the North Island is a good place to build a new franchise or otherwise invest. The count is one part of all the factors considered in providing services such as health care, education, policing and transportation. And that’s why all North Islanders should make sure they fill out a census form. It can be done online in just a few minutes at www.census2011. gc.ca or just fill out that form in the yellow envelope and stick it in the mailbox before the end of the month. The few minutes spent answering the questions could make a long-term difference to the future of North Island communities.

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Girls soccer teams from both North Island secondary schools have qualified for the provincial championship tournament.

A 98-per cent decline in population has landed the eulachon, prized by First Nations, on the Cosewic endangered species list.

Stick men, straw men debate HST VICTORIA – By now you’ve probably been exposed to the B.C. government’s “stick man” ad campaign to raise awareness of the harmonized sales tax. Stick men, or rather stick persons, sort out conflicting claims about the tax by going to the B.C. government’s website to get an accurate summary of what is and isn’t costing them more. Later versions will no doubt feature stick persons checking their mail for brochures offering arguments for and against the HST, and of course, those allimportant mail-in ballots that will arrive in June. This is an urgent prerequisite to an informed vote. Anyone who listens in to a telephone town hall or phone-in show, or gets reader feedback such as I receive, knows that the basic facts are still widely misunderstood. So what does the NDP opposition focus on? The ads cost $5 million, grumbles

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NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston. Add that to town halls and mailers and the referendum funding boils down to $7 million for proHST and a mere $250,000 for the FightHST effort. This is a classic “straw man” argument, where one sets up a false premise and then knocks it down. The ads do not advocate, they merely inform. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson propped up the NDP’s oldest scarecrow, that big “Liberal donor

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corporations” are the main beneficiaries of the HST. In fact the entire ‘big business benefits most from HST’ narrative is false. Vancouver tax lawyer David Robertson points out that this is one of the “myths and misrepresentations” propagated by Bill Vander Zalm. In 24 pages, Robertson has written the clearest analysis I’ve seen so far, including a thorough demolition of Vander Zalm’s crude scare campaign known as FightHST, which has singled out banks and large resource companies. Robertson notes that banks are actually worse off. “…unlike most businesses, banks, financial institutions and insurance companies cannot recover GST/HST they pay on expenses,” he writes. They actually pay more under HST than they did under the old provincial sales tax (PST). As for FightHST’s other specified villains, “large

corporations” and “large resource companies,” their machinery and production equipment were long ago exempted from sales tax. No change there. “What the PST legislation did not contain were PST exemptions aimed specifically at small, independent businesses,” Robertson writes. The NDP-Vander Zalm axis of nonsense wants to deprive the poor of a modest tax shift in their favour, paid for by voluntary purchases of more affluent consumers. I’ve talked about the trend towards self-employment and small business as the Canadian economy adapts in a fast-changing world. You may not like that trend, and you may wish that everyone could have a union job with an employer-subsidized pension.That’s not what is happening today. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Dear editor I read with interest Mark Allan’s guest column on our recent federal election. His dissatisfaction over the results is quite evident. He writes that we have elected a “Harperized” Conservative government but he says what Canada needs is a government to reflect “modern Canadian values”. This is just the sort of elitist crap that has turned the electorate away from the federal Liberal party. Liberal philosophy goes something like this: “We know what is good for you. You do not. So, we will pass laws to make sure you do what we know is good for you.” It is this “superior” attitude that has brought these pompous Liberals down, with Mr. Ignatieff leading the pack. And that is what has brought us the useless long run registry, conditional (get to stay at home) sentences for convicted criminals, day passes for convicted murderers, and a callous disregard for the rights of crime victims. Hopefully, with a strong Conservative mandate, the wishes of the majority of Canadians will finally be realized. Brian Thurber Port Hardy

Anti-hunter writer off-target Dear editor; In regards to the bear hunting article last issue, I found it to be lacking insight into guide outfitting and proper hunting ethics and legality. No hunting guide, nor a true hunter for food or sport would shoot a female with cubs. True hunters will first and foremost identify sex and size of a bear before ever getting into a shooting position. A food hunter will try for a younger male, while a hunting guide will put their client on a large boar. Bigger the bear, the bigger the guide’s tip, and if a female was taken, a guide would surely lose his job. This I know, for I was a hunting guide specializing in taking people to trophy hunt black and grizzly bears during the 1990’s. Since then I have been

"If there's a moratorium on bear hunting, we would end up like the University of Victoria with its infestation of rabbits." Tom Sewid

an eco-tour guide and captain using my hunting knowledge to take people to view our bear populations, on and off Vancouver Island. I no longer guide trophy hunters, but I do exercise my aboriginal hunting rights. More so in the coming years, for my son of 10 is named Gala’dzi (Kwakwala for Big Grizzly Bear) Hunter, and he fully intends to be a hunter, and I as his father constantly teach Hunter to hunt properly. He’s too young to grasp the importance to our communities

of the revenue that’s generated via bear viewing and what’s generated by the guide outfitting industry and resident hunters — as are most non-hunters. If there’s a moratorium on bear hunting, we would end up like the University of Victoria with its infestation of rabbits, in regards to bears. The hunting regulations at present are outdated and allow conflict between the hunter and the nonhunter. The use of boats to kill bears must be stopped a.s.a.p. I use the word kill, for shooting a bear off a

boat, there’s absolutely no hunt in the equation whatsoever. It’s far too easy to get close to the bear and, besides, a true hunter wants challenge. To keep bear populations up in ecotour operating areas and to ensure no interaction of the two user groups, intertidal zones (beaches), estuaries, river banks and lake shores need to be no-shoot zones. There should also be a halfkilometre no-shoot zone in the forest off fresh and saltwater beaches (riverbanks). Many hunters may scoff at this, but for goodness sakes, with trucks, quads, and motor bikes it’s a new era in hunting, where it’s far too easy to hunt bears. The true hunter knows it’s no biggy to land on a beach and journey inland and hunt without being seen or bothered by the non-hunt-

ers. It also ensures the hunt is placed back into bear hunting, and what better way to help keep bear numbers up? Besides, we must be very conscientious to respect others that may be out on the water or enjoying the woods where one hunts. This is the rationale I came to being a hunter, hunting guide and eco-tour operator. Right now we are destined for conflict if we dig our heels in and defend one end of the spectrum, in regards to bear hunting in British Columbia. If we work together to see better regulations come about to protect our interests of the bear resource, then we all win, but most of all the bears win by our cooperation. Tom Sewid Aboriginal Adventures Canada

Bear-hunting claims boggle the mind Dear editor; Re U.S. hunters not welcome (letters, May 12): I can’t believe you would even publish this far fetched agenda-driven trash! #1. Hunters from Montana cannot legally hunt here on their own without the services of a guide outfitter, who would be providing accommodations for them as part of their service.

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So it’s safe to say these guys (if they even exist) are poachers. NOT hunters. #2. By her version of the story they killed 54 bears in 4 days? That equates to 1.7 bears every hour. It is physically impossible to stalk, shoot, field dress and cape that many bears in such short time. #3. Let’s say they were just removing paws and galls. They probably still

"That equates to 1.7 bears every hour. It is physically impossible to stalk, shoot, field dress and cape that many bears in such a short time." Carl Sorenson

couldn’t accomplish that feat, hence why conservation officers found her story pretty far-fetched.

#4. The amount of bears Bonnie sees is in no way related to the amount of bears killed by hunters. It’s

entirely related to where Bonnie goes and how hard she looks. Sounds to me like she is driving a road and expecting to see a pile of bears... Pretty hit and miss. Go where the bears ARE and you generally find them. I think you should retract that story from your publication as it’s total crap. Carl Sorenson Qualicum Beach

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Violation tickets for mud bogging are $575, and other penalties may include towing or impoundment of vehicles, jail time and expenses related to habitat restoration. The public are encouraged to report suspicious activities and environmental damage to the province’s toll-free, 24 hour Report All Poachers and Polluters - RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) or from a cell phone *7277.

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Portside Academy of Performing Arts presented its fourth annual Stars of Tommorow spring dance recital Friday and Saturday at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill. Clockwise from above: Kylie MacGregor smiles at Hailey-Mae Rutherford; Maia Rardon, Jennifer McKenzie, Dawn Briscoe, Karina Cann, Estella Collins and Alexandra Southgate shake their boas; Katherine Holzer, Robyn Allen, Rebecca Miller and Kristen Corbett bounce across stage; Mackenzie Clarke dances under an arch; Miranda Estlin sneaks a peek at the audience before going on stage; Alexis Slack is hoisted aloft by Kenadii Lasota, Laina Southgate and Karina Cann during a musical theatre performance of Hard Knock Life. J.R. Rardon photos

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Bear rage cools during overnight vigil There are certain behaviours many of us share. One, is acting extremely grumpy when abruptly awoken; two, is being very possessive and not allowing anyone to touch, let’s say, a classic canoe. You touch such a cedar strip canoe without gloves and the owner will be upon you like a rabid beast. Now imagine tossing the two together and adding a bear into the fray. It was a few years back; we had just finished our interior hiking and set up a base camp for short day trips. Our choice was Kathleen Lake, a circular facility with trails radiating toward the centre where pit toilets were located. No matter where you set your tent, there were bear berries. My fellow hikers were having difficulty sleeping due to a slobbering bear, slurping on berries only a few feet from the head of the tent. To me, it’s like the soft sound of a flowing river; it puts me to sleep like a sputtering politician. The following evening it was decided to place MY homemade cedar strip canoe at the head of the tent to give my tentmates a sense of perceived safety from the scary midnight marauder. With the temperature down to -3C, we were abruptly awakened around 3 a.m. when a foolish bruin manhandled my canoe, tossing

it onto the tent. Not knowing the bruin’s intentions, one grumpy camper gathered hatchet and knife. It didn’t matter how mean or big the bear was, I was one grumpy, crazed camper who was going to have its hide before the night was out. It’s all about attitude.

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weather before reason finally returned. With the evaporation of bear rage, I fell asleep. About 9 that morning the park interpreter, approached our campsite and advised us that three campers had noted a grizzly standing by the toilets that morning.

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We didn’t have the heart to ruin their experience by advising them that their “bear” was a camper inflicted with bear rage with a sleeping bag wrapped around his shoulders and head. Longtime naturalist Lawrence Woodall lives in Port Hardy.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. Today Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch League games at Beaver Harbour Park. Blue Sox v. Generals; Jun Jun Aces v. Smokers; Alkes v. Ballerz, all 7 p.m. May 21-22 Motocross Triport Motorbike and ATV Club hosts Vancouver Island Motocross point series racing at 7 Mile Track. 10 a.m. both days. Tickets $10 adult, $5 youth 15-under, $25 family pass. Kids under 5 free. Info, Mark at 250-956-9873. May 21-23 Baseball Annual Sointula Recreation Wood-bat Baseball Tournament. Oyster feed, beer garden, concession, kids playground. Games begin 9 a.m. each day. May 24 Swimming Port McNeill swimming pool opens. Times tba; 250-956-3111 until mid-May; 250-9563638 after mid-May. May 28 Baseball Port McNeill vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. May 29 Stock car racing Tri-port Motorsports Club points races, 1 p.m., Tri-port Speedway. Info, Theresa, 250-9497273. Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 4 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 5 Baseball Port McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

Jordyn Wear of Lake Cowichan secondary and Kaitlyn Lasota of North Island Secondary battle for control of the ball during their semifinal contest in the Island A girls soccer tournament last week at Keserich Field in Duncan. Andrew Leong, Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Gazette staff The senior girls soccer teams from both North Island Secondary School and Port Hardy Secondary School have qualified to compete in the Provincial A Championship Tournament June 2-4 at Glenlyon Norfolk School in Victoria. The NISS girls placed second in last week’s Island A Championships in Duncan and the PHSS girls finished third, with the top four teams advancing to the provincial finals. NISS opened with an 11-0 romp over Gold River to earn its spot into the final four. The Norsemen then blanked Lake Cowichan 4-0 to reach the championship final. In a rematch of last year’s provincial championship game, defending champion Glenlyon Norfolk shut down NISS 5-0 to take

"... they've been working quite hard for this." Sam McMunnigle

the title. “We’ve got very few senior players, because grad will be held the same weekend — again (as the provincial tournament),” NISS coach Kathy Mitchell said. “It’s a young team, a rebuilding team, but the girls have a lot of talent and they’ll be a force in the coming seasons.” The PHSS girls, who last traveled to provincials in 2009, also won big in their opening game of the Island tourney, defeating Duncan Christian School to reach the semifinals. After a loss to Glenlyon Norfolk in the semis, the Whalers

topped Lake Cowichan to claim third place. “We were told we were extremely sportsmanlike by the referees there,” PHSS coach Sam McMunnigle said. “They were quite impressed by the girls. We’ve got quite a few players who have been at it since Grade 8, so they’ve been working quite hard for this.” The provincial championships will feature 16 teams, with games beginning at 9 a.m. each day. Each school will play three pool games Thursday and Friday, followed by a crossover semifinal Friday and a final placing game Saturday. The tourney will use three fields at the University of Victoria soccer complex as well as the school field at Glenlyon Norfolk. Players from all the schools will be feted with a banquet Friday evening, June 3.

Rosback skates for top U17 BC Cup team Gazette staff Port McNeill defenseman Thor Rosback helped Team Stars skate to the title Sunday in the Male U17 BC Cup hockey tournament at Salmon Arm. Team Stars rolled to a 6-2 win over Team Flyers in the final to take the trophy in the elite tournament for B.C.’s top age-group players. Robert Cahill of Port Hardy also competed in the tournament. His Team Canucks squad claimed bronze with a 3-0 win over Team Sabres in the third-place game. The two players, teammates for the North Island Eagles midget program last season, earned berths during district tryouts in Lake Cowichan in early April. They were matched on teams

with players from other areas in the province in the jamboree-style tournament format. In addition to playing with the Eagles in the recently completed season, Rosback was affiliated with the Campbell River Storm and played several games for the junior B team during the season. BC Hockey’s HighPerformance U17 program is specifically designed for players completing their first season of midget eligibility and playing midget or junior hockey. Earlier, Port Hardy’s Curtis McCarrick competed in the Male U16 BC Cup and Port McNeill’s Samantha Dutcyvich skated in the Female U18 BC Cup tourney.

Thor Rosback of Port McNeill, seventh from right among standing coaches and players, skated on the winning Team Stars last weekend at the Male U17 BC Cup tournament in Salmon Arm. Robert Cahill of Port Hardy also played, finishing third with Team Canucks. Photo courtesy BC Hockey

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Rangers rally past Hillbillies for 4-3 win J.R. Rardon Gazette staff HYDE CREEK — The satellite dish and television were back at Hyde Creek Ballpark Sunday. So was Arron Harper’s timely bat. Harper laced an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning to snap a tie and lift the Port McNeill Rangers to a 4-3 win over the Hyde Creek Hillbillies in North Vancouver Island Baseball League play. The hit came one week after Harper drilled a two-out, tworun double in an extrainning victory over the Hillbillies. It also came one week after the Hillbillies’ Keith Balcke installed a satellite dish and high-definition TV in his team’s thirdbase dugout for the Vancouver Canucks’ NHL playoff game against Nashville. On Sunday, the satellite rig was back in place for the Canucks’

Hyde Creek third baseman Jason West juggles a ground ball during Sunday's NVIBL game against Port McNeill at Hyde Creek J.R. Rardon photo Ballpark.

Western Conference Finals opener against San Jose. Henrik Sedin’s game-winning goal came moments after the teams shook hands at the end of the baseball game and resulted in a whoop

from the Hillbillies’ dugout. Moments later, Rangers players crowded in, the teams watched the final, tense minutes of the hockey game in postgame camaraderie.

The Rangers (2-1) trailed 3-2 entering the fifth inning, but Ed James evened the score by driving in a run while reaching on an error, and Harper followed with his gamewinner off Hillbillies

reliever Ryan Rushton. Nick Russell threw three innings of onehit ball to pick up the win in relief for the Rangers. The Hillbillies (0-3) scored all three of their runs in the top of the first inning. Curtis Carmen hit a leadoff double, Ivan Hall walked, and both runners came around to score on a hit by Balcke, who finished 2-for-4. Balcke later scored on Adam Dmetrichuk’s ground ball. The Rangers got single runs back in the first and second innings, with Jordan Altmiks driving an RBI double and Dustin Carmen adding a sacrifice fly. Cubs 6, Hillbillies 2 On Saturday in Hyde Creek, a single swing by Brayden Demoe provided the difference as the Port Hardy Cubs (2-0) downed the Hillbillies. Demoe’s wood-bat, grand slam homer in the fifth inning plated

Lukas Jones, Chris Ranger and Brian Texmo, who reached base in front of him in a game that otherwise played as a pitcher’s duel. Dmetrichuk added an RBI single, and Hall and Glenn Moore

scored for Hyde Creek. The league will take a break for the upcoming long weekend for the annual Sointula Baseball Tournament, scheduled for Saturday through Monday.

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Joining the team Todd Landon of Dave Landon Motors is presented a commemorative team jersey by Tsakis F.C. players David McDougall and Davis Henderson. Dave Landon Motors and Landon Collision and Towing are sponsoring the team and purchased the new uniforms that were unveiled during the team's recent appearance at a tournament in J.R. Rardon photo Victoria.

Motocross club ready for big show Gazette staff A new-look 7 Mile Motocross Track will greet race fans this weekend as the Tri Port Motorbike and ATV Club hosts Rounds 6 and 7 of the Vancouver Island Motocross Association’s spring series. Brightly coloured starting gates and a new roof adorn the starting area, from which riders will shoot into a longer, uphill run into the new hole shot. New jumps and longer straightaways have also been

added, which extends the full lap to more than two kilometres. Many pro riders are expected to take advantage of the new features in the races, which are also qualifiers for the Western Canadian Amateur Nationals. Tickets for each race session are available at the gate and are $10 for adults and $5 for youths 15-under. Kids under 5 are free, and family passes are available for $25. Racing will start at 10 a.m. each day, and

Sports Briefs practice rides will be held Friday. Learn to skate The Port McNeill Figure Skating Club's Learn to Skate summer lesson program will begin Monday, June 27 at Chilton Regional Arena. The Week 1 session will be held from June 27-30. Week 2 lessons will follow July 4-8. Cost for the lessons

is $75. A one-day registration session will be held at the arena June 8 from 3-5 p.m. Registration forms may also be picked up at Timberland Sports in Port McNeill. For more info, call Elizabeth at 250-956-3995. Hockey clinics Port McNeill's Clayton Stoner, a defenseman with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, will bring the Vancouver Island Hockey Clinic to Chilton Regional Arena from July 4-8.

Registration is $395 and registration forms are online at www.progressivehockey.com. The third Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills camp will follow July 11-15. The registration fee is $395 until June 1, and $425 after June 1. Registration and other camp info is available at www.loulemirehockeycamp.com. Skaters who register with Port McNeill Minor Hockey before June 1 get a $50 rebate off registration to either camp.

ATHLETE of the Week NICK RUSSELL

The Port McNeill player pitched three innings of scoreless, one-hit relief and added a double and run scored as the Rangers completed a comeback victory over Hyde Creek in North Vancouver Island Baseball League play. J.R. Rardon photo

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Chair Ben Chalmer and director Kim Bellefontaine of the B.C. Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation present a $2,200 donation Friday to chair Grant Anderson and manager Ken Fuller of the Quatse River Hatchery. The money will be used to complete upgrades to the hatchery’s wet lab and allow it to be used for potential local research J.R. Rardon photo and studies.

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Gazette staff Todd Butler and the Turnpike Bandits are among the wide range of musicians scheduled to perform at the inaugural Tri-Port Music Festival, July 2 at Cluxewe

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Anthony Stanevicius STANEVICIUS, Anthony of Port McNeill passed away peacefully at home aged 62 years. He is survived by his Loving family, Wife Jocelyne, 1 Son - Tadas of Nanaimo and 1 Daughter - Amelia of Nanaimo.

Robert "Papa Luigi" Bob Orrey

A Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date in the Yukon. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to Amnesty International, #430 - 319 West Pender St., Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1T3

February 5, 1930-May 10, 2011

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Golden A.E. International Enterprise of Port Coquitlam, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Investigative Permit– Windpower situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Alice Lake.

In peace, Bob passed on to his next adventure. Luigi, Angelena and all his family invite you to a celebration of his life at Storey’s Beach (North end of the beach), Sunday, May 22 at 1:30pm

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1409892. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov. bc.ca. Comments will be received by MNRO until June 29th, 2011. MNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

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HELP WANTED GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for a full time cook. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a Forestry Operations Coordinator and a Human Resources Occupational Health & Safety Administrative for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder, and log marketing group. FORESTRY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR The candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and to manage and meet tight deadlines in addition, the ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: *Coordination of Marine Barging; Equipment, Fuel and Supplies *Human Resources *Purchasing *Daily organization of Field Mangers (5-7) *Maintaining customer’s relationships *Conflict Resolutions (Union/Employees) Qualifications: *Post Secondary Education an asset * Forestry experience an asset *Previous executive/administrative experience *Excellent oral and written skills *Strong decision making skills *Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory HUMAN RESOURCE/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Responsibilities: *Human Resources *Placement of ads, screening and short listing of applicants *Process correspondence, reports, and other documents *Maintain confidential records and office files *Ensure adherence to all company policies, standards, and procedures *Assist operational department in the creation of occupational materials (ie block journals, emergency cards, bucking specs etc) Qualifications: *Forestry experience an asset *Previous executive/administrative experience *Excellent oral and written skills *Strong decision making skills *Balance priorities and work flow *Ability to work both independently and collaboratively *Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory Both positions are full time permanent positions with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax (250) 956-4888. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires fulltime journeyman Automotive Technicians. fax: 250-8325314. Email: mikeg@salmonarmgm.com BREAKFAST COOK, kitchen help & part time server needed for Seto’s Wok & Grill at the Airport Inn. Apply in person. 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. EQUIPMENT OPERATORS and Foremans required NW Alberta, 2011 construction season. Competitive wages, benefit plan. Oilfield experience, standard safety tickets; www.ritchiebr.com. Submit to: Fax 780-532-9012; info@ritchiebr.com. EXPERIENCED CDA Required for full time position on Salt Spring Island. Experience in oral surgery, implants and major restorative work an asset. Please email resume to info@haydendentistry.com

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HAIDA-WAY is now seeking part-time bar workers and experienced housekeepers. Please apply in person or drop your resume at the front desk. Email: staff@pmhotels.com Fax: 250-956-4710. MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals and doctors need medical office and medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training and job placement available. 1-888-748-4126. QUINN CONTRACTING Ltd. is growing! We require fulltime JM Trades for Northern Alberta. Competitive wages, benefits & RRSP. Email mdunn@qcltd.com or call toll free 1-855-885-6233 SOUTH ROCK Ltd. is hiring Milling Personnel, Paving Personnel (pavers, rollers, packers), general labourers (screed, raker, flag), Heavy Duty Mechanic. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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LASOTA CONTRACTING LTD. QUALIFIED • Heavy Duty Mechanic • Hoe Chuck Operator • Grade Hoe Operator is required for the Port McNeill area. (250)9491970 or email: lasota6@telus.net

HOME CARE/SUPPORT WANTED: Single, non-smoking, mature female as a live-in COMPANION to assist dynamic, physically handicapped (wheelchair), senior to live independently in her PORT HARDY home. Must be able to assist with transfers during the night. Wages, hours & conditions negotiable. Criminal record check required. Please contact Sandra 250-9499590 or Mark 250-527-0008.

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

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK The Lemare Group is currently seeking applicants for Production Accountant. The successful applicant will have a strong accounting background that might include 4th level CGA courses or better. Computer literacy is essential with Accpac, Word and Excel experience an asset. The successful applicant will have experience in the forest industry. Strong organizational skills are required to be effective in this busy environment. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Applicant must be willing to relocate to Port McNeill, Vancouver Island. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email to: ray@lemare.ca.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL DIAMOND Drillers Wanted. We are currently looking for Sr. Drillers to provide services for our Sr. Clients programs in Gold, Zinc, Coal, and Copper drilling projects. Projects will be located near towns in the South and Interior of BC. Clean Safety and Performance references are mandatory. Apply via Fax at 250-314-4865, Email at admin@scsdrilling.com or by phone at 250-572-2614. HIRING Licensed Automotive Service Technician Busy, well equipped Canadian Tire Service Centre in Fernie B.C. requires a customer friendly Licensed Technician for all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair. Fernie is the ultimate playground for people who enjoy outdoor adventures of all types. Send resumes to hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or Attention Jason Hayes: PO Box 2637, Fernie B.C., V0B 1M0. 250-423-4222

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To: CATHERINE WILLIAMS TAKE NOTICE THAT on April 11, 2011 an order was made for service on you of a Petition and supporting Affidavit of Norm Halliday, issued from the Campbell River Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number S9194 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: Claims and costs sought by the Petitioner in the Petition in relation to enforcement of a registered Strata Property Act lien against your property legally described as: PID 000-138-827 STRATA LOT 45, SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 9, RUPERT DISTRICT, STRATA PLAN 201, (PHASE 1), TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1 You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Campbell River Registry, at 500 – 13Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 6P1, a copy of the Petition, supporting Affidavit and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by The Owners Strata Plan 201 whose address for service is c/o the law firm of Tees Kiddle Spencer, Suite 200, 1260 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 1S8; Fax number 250-287-3999.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Iron River Forest Products Ltd. of North Vancouver, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, North Island-Central Coast Resource District for a License of Occupation for Log Handling situated on Provincial Crown land located at Ketchen Island, in the Neroutsos Inlet. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Cyndy Grant, Ministry of Forests, North Island-Central Coast Forest District, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 or emailed to: Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca. The public review period will extend for 30 days from first advertisement, ending on June 17, 2011. Ministry of Natural Resource Operations office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. For more information, please contact Cyndy Grant or visit the following website: http:// www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/land_prog_services/ programs.html under the link: Applications & Reasons for Decision. Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name, file number 1413512 and the location of the proposed activity for reference.

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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 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

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

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

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/11

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ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP “A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christians” - Monthly “large group” gatherings - Food, Fellowship & Encouragement - Home-Group gatherings and studies now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life? Everyone is welcome! 11/11

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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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Planning Administrative Assistant WFP is currently seeking a junior Planning Administrative Assistant to join our Mid Island Forest Operation located just north of Campbell River, BC.

QUALIFICATIONS: Reporting to the Senior Operations Forester, the position will require the successful candidate to provide administrative and clerical support to the Planning Department & Staff. For further details regarding the necessary skills and qualiďŹ cations required to be the successful candidate for this position, please visit: www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php

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Employment Opportunities There is a position being offered at Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lisaalagiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lakw School. It is currently looking for a Grade 3/4 Teacher (1.0 FTE). This is a band operated independent (Group 2) school. It enrolls 82 students from Nursery to Grade 7. This is a one year position with the possibility of continuity. Closing date for this position is May 27, 2011 at 3:00pm. Please fax, mail or email resume complete with cover letter, supporting documents and references to: Wayne Peterson Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lisalagiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lakw School Box 50, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 Tel: 250-974-5591 Fax: 250-974-2475 waynep@namgis.bc.ca sveas@namgis.bc.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw - Spring Sale - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext.400OT

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 20 ACRES $0 down, $99/mo. Only $12,900 near growing El Paso, Texas, second safest U.S. City. Owner ďŹ nancing, No credit checks! Money back guarantee Free color brochure 800-755-8953

FOR SALE BY OWNER LAKE COWICHAN /Caycuse Gilgan Rd. Well maintained 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. located a stone throw from the pristine lake priced to sell at $435k 250-478-2648, 250-745-3387. By appt ONLY

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

HOMES WANTED

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LOTS PORT Hardy - 2 lots (R2) in desireable area. $45,000 & $49,000 OBO. Call 250-667-8658.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Circulation/ Front OfďŹ ce North Island Gazette

The award-winning North Island Gazette is looking for a part-time circulation/front ofďŹ ce person to join our dedicated team. Circulation oversees distribution of the North Island Gazette via carriers, couriers and mail to our readers throughout the region. Additional front ofďŹ ce responsibilities would include answering phones, assisting the public and taking ads while other staff are out of the ofďŹ ce. The job requires a versatile person who has strong communication skills, works well with the public and youth, multitasks, meets deadlines and has basic math and computer skills. A driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and acceptable driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract are essential. The Gazette is looking for someone with a little experience and a lot enthusiasm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who can contribute to our excellent reputation in local communities. The North Island Gazette is a Black Press publication. Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, with extensive online operations and over 250 websites. Black Press is also a leading commercial printer with 14 printing plants.

Those interested in applying should submit their resume by May 25, 2011 to: Teresa Bird North Island Gazette Publisher/Editor Email: publisher@northislandgazette.com Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis Health Centre is seeking a

Medical Clerk Responsibilities: The Medical Clerk is responsible for chart and patient related activities including: s ORGANIZATION OF PATIENT CHARTS s ASSISTANCE WITH DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS s SCANNING AND LINKING OF DOCUMENTS IN THE 7OLF -EDICAL SYSTEM Duties include: DICTA TYPING TELEPHONE RECEPTION AND other ofďŹ ce duties as requested. QualiďŹ cations: s -EDICAL /FlCE CERTIlCATE -EDICAL 4ERMINOLOGY course s MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS HEALTH RECORDS EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO WORD PROCESS FROM DICTAPHONE AND OPERATE EQUIPMENT RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT s KEYBOARDING SKILLS OF WPM AND DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCY WITH -3 7ORD AND %XCEL s EXPERIENCE WITH 7OLF -EDICAL SYSTEM %XCELLERIES and Medinet an asset s EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS RELATE WELL TO PATIENTS and colleagues s FOLLOWING THE 0ERSONNEL 0OLICY APPLY CONlDENTIALITY WITH RESPECT TO MEDICAL RECORDS AND ALL INTERACTIONS WITH PATIENTS IN THE OFlCE SETTING s SHALL RESPECT &IRST .ATIONS CULTURE AND TRADITIONS AS THEY PERTAIN TO MEDICAL CARE s CURRENT #LASS DRIVER S LICENSE 0LEASE SUBMIT RESUME COVER LETTER AND THREE REFERENCES to: 4ERRI #HRISTIANSON 0HYSICIANS 0ROGRAM -ANAGER @.aMgis Health Centre 0/ "OX !LERT "AY "# 6 . ! TERRIC NAMGIS BC CA Please note only those short listed will be contacted.

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 ANYONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S price!!

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

REAL ESTATE SERVICES LAND OF orchards, vineyards & tides in Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring business! Free brochure. www.kingsrda.ca. Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca 1-888-865-4647.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free cable. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 SEAWIND ESTATES Port Hardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $800/mo. Also 2 bedrooms $700/mo. Completely renovated townhouse in gated community. N/P, Ref. required. Call 250-949-9723.

22 www.northislandgazette.com RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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.

Phone Rick 250-956-4555

RENTALS

Thursday, May 19, 2011 TRANSPORTATION

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

PORT MCNEILL 2 bdrm duplex. Ocean view, yard. Avail June 1st. $700./mo. N/S, pets negotiable. 250-949-2644.

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

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

MARINE

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

08 O’K 2 slide camper loaded 31K &/or 08 F-450 KR 44K. Ken 250878-4365 https://sites.google.com/site/2008okanagancamper/

CLASSIFIEDS! 310.3535 or bcclassiﬁed.com ✔ CallCHECK

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

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

PORT MCNEILL Walking distance to all amenities. Spacious studio apt. $400/mo. inclusive. Call 250-956-2355. SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC 2 bedroom unit available. Fridge, stove, balcony, blinds, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501 Fax 250-902-0690 seahavenapartments@ gmail.com SEA WIND Estates: 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

My business is to help you grow your business. To ﬁnd out how I can help you increase sales, give me a call at

SUITES, LOWER PORT HARDY Bright, 1 bdrm furnished ground ﬂoor suite. Newly renovated, shared laundry. Nice house & neighbourhood. No smoking, no pets. $550/mo. with utilities. Call 250-902-0773.

TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY 3 bedrooms for rent. Available immediately. W/D, new paint. Ref. req. Call 250-902-2226, 250-504-0067.

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

SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments and Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have a selection of bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites in our seniors only rental buildings in Victoria, B.C. Rents range from $575 for a bachelor to $1135 and up for a 2 bedroom. Please call the following staff for information: Cubbon1035 North Park Street - 250383-1162 and/or Wetherby Apartments - 3205 Wetherby Road - 250-598-1650 WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

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

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

BOATS 16’ LUND, Honda 30HP 4 stroke, trailer & accessories, $5300. Call 250-949-7008.

Did you know…

STORAGE

PORT HARDY: 2 bdrm apt, Byng Rd. n/p, n/s, ref. req. $525. 250-949-6319. PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm renovated townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmc neilltownhouses.yolasite.com

TRANSPORTATION

Carrie Stone Sales Rep

250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007

GAZETTE

or email me at: sales@northislandgazette.com

NORTH ISLAND

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds. Call 310-3535

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Western Forest Products Inc. THE POSITION: WFP is currently seeking a junior Maintenance Supervisor to join our Holberg Forest Operation located in Holberg, BC (west of Port Hardy, BC) QUALIFICATIONS: Reporting to the Master Mechanic, You are a highly motivated individual who is mechanically inclined and excited about the opportunity to learn the skills required to be a successful Master Mechanic. You are an experienced mechanical professional or a ticketed heavy duty mechanic familiar with the coastal forest industry and appreciate the need for timely repairs and quick turnaround of mobile equipment. Amongst your peers, you are considered to be a good leader with tremendous communication skills and recognize the value of a team-oriented approach in the face of challenging positions. At a minimum, you have soundly developed the following skills: Mathematical Reasoning Mediation & Negotiation Computer Skills Coaching & Mentoring In addition to the above, you bring to the job an exceptional safety record and good working knowledge of applicable occupation health & safety regulations. Ultimately, your willingness to contribute to Western’s success in reaching its safety and production objectives are your first priority. THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department 435 Trunk Road, 3rd Flr., Duncan, BC V9L 2P9 Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

BUYING OR SELLING?

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 27, 2011 Reference Code: Maintenance Supervisor, HFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com

smile... of the week. Nicolette Chesal and Ocean Argyle of Port Hardy shared a moment after the Portside Academy Dance recital in Port McNeill Sunday. J.R. Rardon photo

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/â&#x20AC; /ÂĽ/â&#x20AC;Ą/#/â&#x201A;Ź Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (R7B), 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (R7A) and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to June 30, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$4,200 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 Traverse (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x20AC; 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing Services for 48 months on 2011 Chevrolet / GMC / Buick Traverse, Acadia, Terrain, Enclave, Malibu, Aveo and Equinox. Rates from other lenders will vary. See dealer for details. ÂĽOffer applies to new or demonstrator 2011 model year Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles delivered between May 3, 2011 and June 30, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. The Scheduled Maintenance program coverage expires after 36 months/60,000 km, whichever comes first, from the in-service date of the vehicle. This Scheduled Maintenance offer is a GM Canada marketing program and coverage cannot be redeemed for cash value. Program covers inspections, engine oil and filters change (up to a maximum of 6 services) and tire rotation in accordance with the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil life monitoring system, if applicable, or as prescribed in the Owner Manual. Scheduled Maintenance services under this program must be performed at a GM Goodwrench dealer in Canada. Program excludes other replacement parts, fluids, and any â&#x20AC;&#x153;Additional Required Servicesâ&#x20AC;? as outlined in the Owner Manual that may be identified during the inspection of the vehicle. Alternatively, a $500 manufacturer-to-dealer credit (tax exclusive) may be applied to the vehicle purchase price for customers who opt out of the Scheduled Maintenance program. Offer available to retail customers in Canada only. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Dealer for details. â&#x20AC;Ą Based on a 48/60 month lease. Rates of 3.75%/4.90%/6.99% advertised on new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet Equinox / Chevrolet Malibu/Chevrolet Traverse equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $3,699/$2,499/$3,899 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $20,223/$19,514/$24,501. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,916/$7,664/$13,088 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. #$1,000 is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,200 ($10,000 plus $1,200 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000 credit, after tax price is $10,200 ($885 reduced purchase price plus $115 applicable taxes), with the $1,000 credit being the $885 reduction from the purchase price and the $115 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $1,500 credit available to current owners of select GMCL discontinued vehicle brands, $1,000 credit available to current GMAC Lease customers and current owners of select GMCL passenger vans, or a $500-$1,000 credit available to current owners of GMCL vehicles registered and insured (in Canada) in their name for the previous consecutive six months. Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance of an eligible new 2010/2011 Chevrolet, Buick GMC, or Cadillac vehicle, delivered before June 30, 2011. Exceptions: $500 credit available on Aveo, Cobalt, Cruze and $750 credit available on Equinox. Ineligible vehicles: Medium duty trucks. Offer is transferable to a family member living within same household (proof of address required). Dealer may request documentation and contact GM to verify eligibility. Offer may not be redeemed for cash or combined with certain other consumer incentives. See your local GM dealer for details. â&#x201A;ŹOffer applies to all eligible non-current GM owners with a vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name for the previous consecutive six months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one 2011 Equinox/Malibu/Traverse delivered between May 3, 2011 and May 31, 2011. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Void where prohibited by law. See your GM dealer for details. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. â&#x2014;&#x160;U.S. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NHTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). For more information on safety ratings, go to www.safercar.gov. W/*â&#x20AC; Based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. I The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under licence. **2011 Chevrolet Malibu with 6-speed automatic transmission and 2.4L Ecotec engine and comparably equipped (4 cyl. / automatic transmission) 2011 Toyota Camry and 2011 Ford Fusion. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Website. Highway fuel consumption as low as 5.9 L/100km. City fuel consumption as low as 9.4 L/100km. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrid models. ÂĽÂĽ2011 Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine, Traverse FWD with standard 3.6L engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel ratings based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide.

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A lot of lumber

The business end of a large spruce, one of 30 trees in Quatse River Campground that blew down during high winds earlier this spring.

Ken Manning photo

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

uatse Salmon Stewardship Centre is open for the 2011 season! Fun & Educational for all ages!

Adults: $5 Seniors/Youth: $2 Under 5: Free Family & group rates available

All proceeds support salmon conservation on the North Island

Come see our exciting interactive exhibits, take a tour of a working salmon hatchery and learn all about salmon!

Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5 pm

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re located at 8400 Byng Road, Port Hardy, right next to the Quatse River Regional Park and Campground. Call 250-902-0336 or 250-949-9022 www.thesalmoncentre.org