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Report cards without grades J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Many North Island parents who previously noticed no impact from the limited job action of the B.C. Teachers Federation were treated to a jarring reminder when their children’s report cards arrived home last week. For some students, the section for letter grades was left blank as the scaled-down reports acknowledged only general enrollment information. “The responsibility for report cards falls on our administrators and on the superintendent,” School District 85 Superintendent Scott Benwell told the SD85 Board of Trustees at its regular meeting last week. “Our contract describes the minimum information

required, including the student’s name, classes they’re taking and attendance information, if we have it.” The job action, initiated by teachers at the beginning of the current school year, is designed to bring pressure to the union’s negotiations with the B.C. Public Schools Education Association on a new contract. Under the job action, teachers continue instructing students but have refused to take part in most of the administrative tasks they’ve traditionally taken on, including filling out grade reports. Letter grades were included for classes taught by administrators.

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Santa parade returns Aleister Gwynne Gazette staff PORT HARDY—In an ordinary small town where Christmas comes and goes, a humble shopkeeper decides to take it upon herself to get her community into the Christmas spirit. This is no premise for a Christmas movie; the shopkeeper is Angie Clance, who works at Monk’s Office Supply and lives in Port Hardy. This year she’s organizing the second annual Santa Claus Parade, and she’s looking for floats, performers and whoever wants to be part of the pageantry. Clance looks back at least year’s first event and, while small, it came

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off without a hitch. “It was well received in the community,” she said. The 2010 effort saw 400 people watch seven floats wend the Market Street parade route. But there was more. “The Lions offered hot chocolate and cookies outside the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce office, and that’s going to happen again this year.” Clance is looking forward to this year’s bigger parade. “I’m expecting at least double the amount of floats as last year,” she said. Fortunately, that number of floats has already been confirmed to be taking part in the parade,

but she said that more would be better. The parade will be held Dec. 4, starting at 4 p.m. The route will start at the Thunderbird Mall parking lot and will proceed along Rupert Street to Gray Street, then to Market Street as far as Hwy. 19 near the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce office. Once again free hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by the Lions Club. “I just want people to get into the Christmas spirit,” said Clance. For those who wish to contribute to the Santa Claus Parade, contact Clance at 250-9497248.

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Job action impacts playground duty, fundraising from page 1 In some cases, teachers voluntarily included grades and/or comments. Traditional parentteacher conferences have also been impacted, with the first round of meetings postponed

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while collective bargaining negotiations remain stalled. If the conferences are scrapped, students will still get a couple of short school days. “Our calendar includes two early dismissal days for parent-teacher con-

ferences, and we intend to honour that agreement,” assistant superintendent Katherine McIntosh said. “Parents will be notified when the early dismissals will take place.” Benwell also addressed concerns

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J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Residents will have to plan on living with local streets and sidewalks in a somewhat rustic condition until spring, council learned during its regular meeting Nov. 7. The contractors replacing the town’s aging water lines are ultimately responsible for repaving streets and replacing broken and removed sections of sidewalk, Mayor Gerry Furney said in response to a question from coun. Shelley Downey. However, the paving equipment recently was sent down-Island, and the town will have to make do with temporary asphalt patching until it returns at winter’s end. “They were lucky enough to get a couple of days of nice weather and got some sections finished downtown,” Furney said of Windley Contracting, Ltd. “But the crews are leaving for the season and it won’t (be finished) until they come back.” The same question

Council Meeting Port McNeill came up the following night during the allcandidates meeting for the upcoming municipal election. “When are we going to make Port McNeill a little better again?” former councillor Dawn Harilstad asked while addressing the condition of roads and sidewalks. Each candidate offered general longterm improvements, but Downey, a mayoral candidate, responded head-on. “It’s going to be a messy winter,” Downey admitted. “In the spring we’ll deal with digging up the cold patch and putting in pavement.” Furney said during Monday’s council meeting he was directing public works foreman Glen Boyd to secure a quote to bring blacktop patch material from down-Island as a temporary fix. Downey noted she had recently seen a video featuring a new cold-mix resurfac-

“It’s going to be a messy winter.” Shelley Downey

ing material that has enjoyed success in areas with inclement weather, and would bring more information to the next council meeting. Remuneration committee Council approved five residents to a committee to explore compensation stipends for the mayor and councillors, with their findings to be presented to the new council at its first meeting in December. Chuck Lok, the local Provincial Emergency Planning coordinator; Traci Fontana-Wegelin of North Island Community Services; David Mitchell of Community Futures of Mount Waddingon; local entrepreneur Annie Leblanc and former councillor Doug Anweiller were named to the commit-

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“I have worked hard, as the elected ele leader of a great team to make new and exciting things happen in Port Hardy. Three years ago, we lacked many of the tools necessary to create a rich and sustainable community. We have now built the partnerships and put together the plan that will move us towards a new and improved chapter in our history.” — Bev Parnham

tee after being nominated by Coun. Gaby Wickstrom. Wickstrom initially proposed looking into council’s pay, which was last amended in 2001. Currenly the mayor receives approximately $629 per month while councillors receive about $402. Harbour committee Lou Lantier was approved to fill a vacant spot on the Harbour Committee for the coming year. Lantier was nominated by the current committee, whose other six members agreed to let their names stand for another year. Current members are James Furney, Bill McCormick, Ken Menzies, Bruce Jackman, Karen Schwalm and Barry Foster.

On November 19… Keep Me Working For You! Over the last 3 years I’ve represented you: - as a member of the Integrated Oceans Advisory Committee - on the Coast Sustainability Trust Regional Advisory Committee - on the Island Coastal Economic Trust - as an executive member of the Coastal Community Network

I’ve done my best to raise the proﬁle of Port Hardy. We’ve received over $20 million dollars regionally for the enhancement of our communities.

Right of way Council approved John Motherwell and Associates Engineering as the town’s agent in its application for a statutory right of way for the cemetery.

HELP ME TO HELP YOU! Re-elect Al Huddlestan

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Civic Election November 19, 2011

Port McNeill

CANDIDATES WERE ASKED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. What is the No.1 issue in Port McNeill? 2. Why are you running for Port McNeill council? 3. What, if anything, should be done to bolster Port McNeill’s economy? 4. Why should people vote for you? 1. I think the first iissue is council and mayor are not lism ttening to the majoriity or minority of ttownsfolk, but runnning the town the Miles Trevor way the mayor and w ccouncil sees fit! 2. Someone needs to keep the town accountable to listen and give consideration to the various people that help volunteer in town and head various organizations. I will advocate for more resources for people and children in town. We have great people and if we put our efforts toward anything, we can do it. 3. The economy needs to be increased; but it will be slow because of where we are in time and place. We need to deal with the land speculators and vacant lots — as many rural towns have had to across Canada — with some success, I

1. The biggest issue with Port McNeill is the lack of a town plan, or a town vision — how can we work towards someJessica Eissfeldt thing when there is nothing to attain but sameness? Healthy growth requires a vision. 2. I am running for council because I am passionate about the place I live. I want to ensure decisions made regarding where I live are the right ones for everyone in the community.

dare say. 4. I like where I live and it has a lot to offer those who choose to call it home as I do, but it could offer so much more! Great communities are not made by the things they have or do not have — they are made by great people who live there and get involved. It is very frustrating when people and committees work hard to forward sound recommendations to council only to have their ideas filed without proper review — silenced and sidelined. I know we can do better than this — I as your elected councillor will do better than this! Most people, me included, don’t want to get involved in politics, but we want to know if we say something it will be heard and considered. I will do this. I don’t presume to have all the answers, or any for that matter, but I will strive to do my best, which is all I have ever done in all that I do.

3. A hard look at where we want to end up, with a realistic goal of how to get there. It all comes back to having a plan, a vision, and a goal. 4. I feel as a younger person who has grown up in, and has chosen to live my life out in Port McNeill, I have a unique perspective. I feel my age group needs a voice at the table. I am interested in ensuring the longevity and sustainability of our town, and making it a place where everyone feels they have equal say. I value the guidance of people who have gone before, and I look forward to giving a fresh perspective. Thank you

1. That depends on who you talk to. Many say tthe economy is the main issue — ppeople need solid, good-paying jjobs to live and stay in the North IIsland. Others say we need bettter health care access — hardly a week goes by without mention oof some health issue. Others ssee having something for our Shirley Ackland tteens to do as a priority. All are iimportant and finding solutions tthat work require thoughtful discussion at the council table. 2. In the past three years I have been active on the Mount Waddington Health Network, the Transit Committee, the Community Forest, and

in education. There is still much work to be done and I would like to continue making that positive difference. 3. We need to build on the workforce strategy that has been initiated identifying the gaps in business and industry and addressing them with marketing and/or training. 4. I genuinely care about the people in my community — I call many of them friends. I am committed to making a positive difference for all the citizens of Port McNeill and the North Island as a whole. I have lived for 33 years in Port McNeill and want to help keep this a community that people will choose to live, work, and raise a family.

1. The number one issue I have heard is the desire for an open and transparent municipal government. We need to have information flow freely and unsolicited to the public on a regular basis. 2. This will be my second Gaby Wickstrom term and I believe I bring experience and a strong voice to the council table. I am a task-oriented person who likes to see things get done. 3. We cannot have a single focus. We need to support not only our resource-based industries, but also our small business and tourism-based businesses. They all serve a function in making a

community whole by giving people primary and secondary employment opportunities and residents a place to shop. 4. We need to acknowledge not only who we are and where we have come from, but focus on where we would like to go. I wish to see a community that serves not only the retired and semi-retired people, but also my generation and those after mine. We have projects that need to be completed as well as aging infrastructure, such as the pool, which needs to be brought to the forefront. The solutions to some of our issues will take someone who is willing to think outside the box with the ability to get others to partner together to see them come to fruition. I am that kind of person.

Re-elect Gaby Wickstrom For the position of Councillor Town of Port McNeill

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Complex closing the lid on bear scofflaws Aleister Gwynne Gazette staff The scourge of wildlife raids on garbage has driven a Port Hardy strata council to adopt drastic measures. The measures aren’t directed against the offending animals, but toward sloppy Seawind residents who are disposing of their waste improperly. “We’ve put out notices to the residents,” said Seawind managing agent Ron Reynolds. The notice states all garbage must be placed in tied bags inside a bin that must be latched, and all cardboard must be placed in the designated receptacle.

The bins at the condo complex are metal and have a hooking latch system meant to keep bears and other garbage-scrounging animals out. The regulations are enforced by a fine levied by the strata council and conservation officers for those who fail to follow the rules. While the B.C. government is looking at changes to the Wildlife Act that would levy a $230 fine against those who fail to follow proper waste disposal procedures, the strata council fine can be anywhere from $50 to $200, said Seawind Estates assistant property manager Heidi Richter, who noted bears breaking into garbage has been of particular concern lately. The Port McNeill All Candidates meeting went “There were residents not tying up their well. There was a great turnout in spite of the bags,” she said. Some residents were non-compliant with blustery weather. The candidates spoke very well; I can really admire those that can speak in public strata council standards, she added. First time offenders may be given a as it is not an easy task. warning, but the council could decide to What was very frustrating was to hear that to some impose fines immediately, said Richter. candidates the need to update our webpage is the Residents contacted by the Gazette at most important item to them and that this will Seawind Estates were supportive of the tremendously help this community…seriously? new policy. Of course the website could use an overhaul, but “I think it’s a good idea because they’re it is not an issue that should be the focus of our still going to try at the garbage, but there’s

council. Yes, Port Alice has a lovely website… but that community, as all of the communities of the North Island, struggles with serious issues that are not resolved by focusing attention on a website. I was fascinated by the candidates all being so positive about Port McNeill. I heard things like “I love it here; it’s a great place to raise a family.” “It’s a great place to have a business.” Candidates said how friendly it is, how beautiful it is with so much to do, and what a great place it is to grow up in and how they loved to come back. What wasn’t made clear was how much hard work it took to bring Port McNeill to the place it is today. And who was the person year after year, during the good times and not so good, through 40+ years of writing letters, going to meetings, volunteering, endless nights of working to see projects for the community to the end, not giving up when obstacles seemed too large, who was the one person steering the ship through the years, who was the one person who helped since its infancy to mold this community into the one the candidates love so much…that person was Gerry Furney. The people Gerry knows from the Federal and Provincial level on a first-name basis has always astounded me. His wit and charm has won over cabinet ministers at all levels and had them work with our community to help move it forward. As he has always stated, “Let’s make haste slowly.” Things may not happen overnight in our small community, but the hard work and perseverance he has shown is something we should all try to achieve. My grandfather, Stu Robinson, our first elected mayor, would be proud of what Gerry has helped to accomplish. From the days of a group of guys sitting around a table, drinking coffee trying to decide on what the future of our logging camp would be, to the construction of our hospital, arena, schools, meeting halls, harbour and expansion, the list is ever expanding and Gerry Furney has led the way. Aaron Frost Outgoing Council and Someone that grew up on the North Island

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People who don’t help keep bears out of garbage containers are now facing fines in one Port Hardy condo complex. Larry Woodall photo

not going to be a mess to clean up,” said resident Heather Wiggins. Opinions on the fine were mixed, but it appears the threat of losing hard-earned cash is getting results. “I guess the fine is useful, latches are secure now,” said Seawind resident Anne Scott.

Civic Election November 19, 2011

SD 85 trustee candidate (Ed. Note: We somehow left Ann out of the SD 85 section of our election coverage last week. It wasn’t on purpose and in fact was, plainly and simply, a stupid mistake, one the Gazette deeply regrets. We offer sincere apologies to Ann Hory for the error.) 1. What would you do to resolve teachers job action? If I could wave my magic wand I would remove public education from the Essential Services Act. I would restore full collective bargaining and the right

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ting private to strike. There business by would be enorrenting out mous pressure public supon both parties ported propto sit at the table erty such as and truly negotiRobert Scott ate a settlement. School? 2. What can Ann Hory People rentSD 85 do to ing space in keep schools Robert Scott open in the face of potential funding School are private businesses contributing to cuts? Stabilized and ade- the social and economquate funding, giving us ic well-being of Port the ability to plan ahead Hardy. It is the perfect 3 to 5 years would be a place for a daycare! huge help. Funding by Utilities, water, heat, way of annual grants is etc. still have to be paid a haphazard, inefficient for . Taxpayers are footway to run a multi mil- ing the bill, it makes sense to recover these lion dollar operation. 3. Is SD85 undercut- costs if possible.

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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

Good grief, no concerts When North Island schoolteachers initiated a limited strike to begin the current school year, the community response was a collective “meh.” After all, teachers still report to their jobs five days a week. They still provide a curriculum to our children and oversee their instruction from first bell to dismissal. What more do we need from them? It turns out we’ve grown accustomed to rather more from our teachers, in most cases without even knowing it. In the past week parents opened their kids’ first report cards of the year only to find blank spaces where the grades are traditionally listed, along with an attached letter explaining teachers are not contractually obligated to fill out report cards. Indeed, there’s a great deal not included in the teachers’ contract. Anybody a fan of the annual Christmas concert or pageant at your local school? Turns out that’s one of those “extras” the teachers put together. The two largest elementary schools on the North Island — Eagle View in Port Hardy and Sunset in Port McNeill — have already announced the traditional concerts will not be held this year. Oh, there will be some kind of school assembly with some kind of music presented. But don’t look for a repeat of last year’s Eagle View epic, which packed the Civic Centre. Administrators, Parent Advisory Councils and other parent volunteers have stepped in to keep some activities alive — the recent cross country meet in Sointula is a prime example of that. Are teachers worth what they’re asking? Are they making unreasonable demands in a time of fiscal challenge for B.C.? We’ll leave that to the negotiators to work out. But while the teachers continue working from first bell to dismissal five days a week, we know this much: teaching has never been a five-day, 40-hour-a-week job.

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Port Hardy’s Santa Parade is a go for the second straight year, thanks to organizer Angie Clance. Thanks, Angie!

Vandals seem to be busier than ever right now, making our towns ugly by uprooting public gardens and smashing windows.

Local government neglected again The red-headed stepchild of democracy is shivering on the doorstep again. Most won’t open the door. Local government elections are always overshadowed by louder events, and this year is no different. The “occupy” nonsense, the teachers’ strike, the precarious economy and the media’s fixation on them are part of the problem. Public indifference to local government has left it mainly to self-serving politicians and special interest groups. The recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention demonstrated this. Local politicians love to tell senior governments what to do. They’d much rather debate smart meters or bad old Ottawa’s RCMP costs than talk about their own performance. Most of the mayors and councillors on hand were unhappy with the province’s plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general to examine

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the efficiency of municipal spending. NDP MLA Carole James, a, veteran of local government, observed it would be awkward for local politicians to go back to their towns and campaign against accountability. There’s much that’s not discussed and it goes beyond technical details like performance auditing. How about amalgamation in places where there are clearly too many municipal boundaries, policing is fragmented

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trustee candidate forum in Abbotsford last week started with a protest march by 18 teachers. They carried their message inside, demanding smaller classes, more special needs support, the familiar list of demands in their dysfunctional relationship with the provincewide bargaining agent. Of course school trustees have no actual authority over these huge and costly issues. There are still things you can do to compare candidates, and it doesn’t take long to sort through a dozen or two hopefuls. Take some time Saturday to back the people who you think have the best experience, independence and understanding of the community’s needs. Occupy the voting booth. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

and administration is duplicated? You won’t hear much about that, unless a lot more voters insist on it. Few challengers and even fewer incumbent politicians signed the taxpayers’ pledge offered up at local election time by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. It’s a modest proposal to match spending growth with real growth. Candidates won’t talk about the fact B.C. municipal spending, adjusted for inflation, and is now growing almost four times as fast as population growth. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is campaigning against contracted private development of water utilities. They prefer their high-cost monopoly. And outside their special interest support, not enough people care. School board elections have become even more of an insider activity. To take one example, a school A member of

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Smart meters a stupid profit grab Dear editor: Rich Coleman, minister of Energy and Mines and no friend of democracy, exacerbates the BC Hydro dilemma by his political interference. Tearing apart a public utility that is in desperate need for skilled labour and redirecting is counter-productive. However, it is not surprising as it is the pursuit of the Liberal government policy to fully privatise the legacy left by the honourable W.A.C Bennett. That legacy being affordable and abundant electricity, owned and operated by the citizens of British Columbia. Almost the moment the Liberals took power, BC Hydro was no longer permitted to develop green, cheap, reliable power generation and was forced to purchase from private sources. The contracts negotiated by the Liberals are lucrative. “Market rates were esti-

mated at $50/MWh for the next decade. Yet BC Hydro has negotiated agreements to pay between $80-$125/ MWh today, as per the government’s 2007 Energy Plan.” (Citizens Campaign for Public Power) That’s 60-150 per cent above the market rate! As of 2008 the taxpayer paid almost $1 billion to approximately 33 private providers. These contracts are due to expire. If the BC Liberal track record is consistent, these contracts will be renewed at generous rates of compensation to ensure the private provider does not exercise its right — under the guise of free trade — to use our resources and sell electricity to the higher bidder outside of B.C. So why do we have smart meters imposed upon us? In the name of free market enterprise? To maximize profit? Time of use rates will be implemented almost immediately after smart

"Like every jurisdiction where they've been installed, electricity rates will increase significantly."

meters are all installed. Like every jurisdiction where they’ve been installed, electricity rates will increase significantly. This occurs after the rebalancing rate increases were imposed on the residential rate payer from 2007-10. More rate increases are being demanded in the name of upgrading the grid and new generating by and for private interests. Overall, one can estimate these increases to be 30 to 40 per cent. And then there are smart meters and the sky is the limit. These wireless devices will have a clear view of all that you do on a 24/7 basis and will impose higher rates when using high use

appliances such as dryers, hot water tanks, baseboard heaters, etc. The initial cost of these smart meters is approximately $1 billion. Smart meters have a shorter life span than the current analogue meters and require ongoing maintenance and tweaking. The resulting bite from family incomes will be significant for low and middle income families. The next step will be the imposition of deregulation. The brokers will come around to sell you fixedprice power through dubious, long-term contracts and lucrative administrative fees that lock you in. (Canadian Press, Dec. 18,

2002) On a marginal income? Maybe you will be required to pay a month in advance and when you max out on your kilowatt hours, the meter will automatically shut off your power. Freeze in the dark is no longer a derogatory remark, but becomes a chilly reality. The health effect of smart meters also needs to be stressed. Smart meters will generate a constant blanket of pulsing RF radiation throughout your community. Regardless of the source of the research and studies, even the most flawed studies cannot positively assert that smart meters do not cause adverse health effects. The World Health Organization does not classify RF radiation as a probable carcinogen frivolously. And the BC Liberals impose smart meters on us by making it the law. (www.citizensforsafetechnology.ca)

What happened to the pride we have in using our natural resources to produce an affordable basic necessity for human activity and economic and social development? The BC Liberals sold it off to private forprofit interests. This is the new law. The road to privatization is never achieved by democratic protocols and the Liberals know it. I will be forthright and make my stand for democracy by refusing the smart meter and defying the new Liberal Law for all the foregoing reasons and many more. Unlike the BC Liberals, I encourage everybody to become informed and make an informed decision. Make a stand for democracy and the health of your family in spite of Liberal law that defies and disregards our democratic rights. Say NO this NOvember to smart meters. John Malthouse Sointula, B.C.

Canada's Worst Drivers living right here Dear editor: This past Saturday I was driving along and listening to my tunes when I saw a young man ahead waiting at the crosswalk. I hit my brakes and he ran across with his dog (while) from the opposite direction another car was coming. She — I believe it was a woman driver — was driving fairly slow but she didn’t stop for the young man, she just kept driving. I was sure she would stop when she saw him but she didn’t. She

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just kept moving through and actually bumped him. He had to halt his dog or it would have been run over! He finally had to hit her hood to make her stop. I have never been so shook up by something as I had with this. It was like a bad movie — you saw him; why didn’t you stop? Later that night, my friend posted on Facebook that she almost got ran over when this guy decided he had to go to Seto’s and he wasn’t going to

"If people are waiting for someone to die, I don't think they're gonna have to wait too much longer." wait for her to cross. I posted a few months ago about the terrible drivers in Port

Hardy and since then, the drivers have gotten worse! They don’t stop at the stop signs. They don’t use their signals when they are turning. They don’t wait for pedestrians and nudge their car forward as if they had somewhere’s to go. Where can we go in a little town like Port Hardy?! I am mystified why people have to speed. The only reason to speed in this town is if you or your passenger is dying or you or or your passenger is pregnant

and about to give birth. Drivers still drive drunk and they still text and/or talk on their phones when they’re driving. If people are waiting for someone to die, I don’t think they’re gonna have to wait too much longer. I am getting more and more afraid as the days go by because our drivers are the worst in B.C. and probably should be registered on that show, Canada’s Worst Drivers. Andrea Walkus-Andrew Port Hardy

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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November 12-December 4 Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society’s annual Christmas Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Thunderbird Mall. November 17 Lions Club bingo at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird bingo starts 6:15 p.m. and regular games start at 6:30 p.m.. November 19 35th Annual Sointula Winterfestival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the community halls. Free admission, just a five-minute

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • 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 open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Temporary Fossil Exhibit. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca • 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). • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. • PH Lions Mtgs: 1st & 3rd Tues every month @ Lions Den - Civic Centre 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. • Third Sunday of the month: Hamburger/hotdog day at Hardy Bay Seniors. (except December) • Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531. • Dec 3: Annual Lions Toll Booth for Timmy 10am2pm.

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November 19 Annual Pie Auction, 6 p.m., Avalon Adventist Junior Academy of Port Hardy. November 19 Rick James, author of West Coast Wrecks & Other Maritime Tales, presentation & book signing at the Port Hardy Museum. Light refreshments. 1 p.m. November 20 Port Alice Christmas Creations Craft Fair at the community centre, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hand-made treasures from crafters throughout the Island, delicious food, festive atmosphere. Balloons and day-care for the kids. To register table space or for more info, call the community centre at 250-284-3912. November 20 Hardy Bay Seniors hamburger/hot dog sale, 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre, 9150 Granville St. Cost by donation. November 26-27 Team Charlton Highland Dancers present the sixth annual Celtic Christmas, Highland dancing with a contemporary, holiday twist. Shows Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Gatehouse Community Theatre, Port McNeill; and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Port Hardy Secondary School Theatre. Raffle baskets, concession. Tickets $10, avail-

able in advance at A&W and at Cafe Guido in Port Hardy and at The Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill. Info, Shelley, 250-956-4662 or Brenda, 250-949-7650. November 26 The Reel North Island Film Festival continues, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy Secondary School Theatre. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets $8.50, available at Cafe Guido and Fort Rupert General Store. November 27 Port McNeill’s annual Winter Light Night; community tree lighting at 7 p.m., followed by harbour activities including bonfire, pictures with Santa and more. Info, PM Visitor Centre, 250-956-3131. November 30 Breakfast/lunch club fundraiser from noon to 1 p.m. at PHSS. Looking for quality donations including crafts, baked and canned goods. See Brigitte, Rm. 615. November 30 White elephant sale fundraiser between noon and 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of PHSS. Hot dogs and juices available for sale. December 2 Gingerbread House Decorating & Ornament Making A fun filled night for the whole family as we officially kick off the Christmas season! 6:30 p.m. at the Port Alice Community Centre. Info, community centre at 250-2843912.

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Kettle Campaign starts Mike D’Amour Gazette staff They’re as iconic as Santa and stars atop fir trees and now the Christmastime staples are back. Starting Dec. 1, the Salvation Army’s kettles will be seen at Overwaitea and the Port Hardy liquor store where they will collect coins and cash to help the North Island’s less fortunate. The Salvation Army is also sending out Christmas Campaign Appeals in order to raise money by direct donations. “I think 300 or so have been sent out already,” said Community Ministries Coordinator Tania Junglas. “We are hoping to raise $13,000 to help support our programs at the Lighthouse Resource Centre,” said Sean Junglas Community Ministries Director for Lighthouse Resource Centre, 8635 Granville St., in Port Hardy. The local Sally Ann is in partnership with Vancouver Island Health Authority, the Ministry of Social Development and BC Housing, all of which contribute to the Lighthouse budget. “The salvation army makes up 30 per cent of the budget,” said Junglas, who noted the Christmas Kettle Campaign is vital to funding various projects through the year. “Money stays in the community and helps fund our lunch program and emergency assistance,” said Junglas. The Lighthouse Resource Centre opened in October 2007 and serves the Mt. Waddington Region with an “everyone welcome” philosophy, he said. “Our primary focus is on support services and programs for clients encountering a variety of barriers including low income, unemployment, addictions,

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Overwaitea store manager Dwayne Christianson, at left drops in the first loonie for the Salvation Army Kettle Fund. At right Salvation Army Community Ministries Coordinator Tania Junglas holds a copy of the Christmas Campaign Appeal. Mike D’Amour photo

social isolation, homelessness and mental illness.” And the need is growing. This past year alone the Lighthouse Centre helped 11,207 clients with things like access to resources and referrals and served 11,056 hot meals, which meant a 35 per cent increase from 2010. It also helped 984 people with clothing assistance — a 30 per cent increase from 2010 — and sheltered 874 folks over

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Aleister Gwynne Gazette staff While Port Hardy candidates were discussing ways to battle vandalism during an all-cadidates meeting, it seems punks were busy wrecking a community garden. “Trees were pulled up by the roots and some were broken off,” said Kathy Hellberg, who noticed the damage on Granville Street near the hospital grounds, while out for a walk with hubby, Russ, Nov. 7. Nothing else in the area seemed to be damaged Monday night, but some nearby political signs seemed to have taken a beating. The Hellbergs were among the first on the scene because of an all candidates meeting at the Civic Centre, which was going on at roughly the same time as the vandalism. “We have no idea who the heck it was” said Kathy. She contacted the district that sent workers to fix the damage Tuesday morning. “There were seven trees that were ripped out or broken,” said public works foreman Jack Griffiths. Although the broken off trees are done for, the uprooted ones were able to be replanted. Although public works’ horticulturalist was away at the time, public works employee Rod Walsh was

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Rebates for electric, natural gas cars Jeff Nagel Black Press New car buyers in B.C. will get a break of up to $5,000 if they choose a vehicle powered by electricity, hydrogen or compressed natural gas. The point-of-sale rebate unveiled by the provincial government is part of $17 million in funding to help rev up the future of clean energy vehicles in B.C. The $2,500-to-$5,000 rebate starts Dec. 1 and covers qualifying new battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric and natural gas models. “Manufacturers are eager to launch their new electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell cars in markets that demonstrate both high demand and with infrastructure in place,” New Card Dealers Association of B.C. CEO Blair Qualey said. “B.C. is now one of those markets.” New Democrats noted incentives for electric cars aren’t new – B.C. had exempted them from PST until 2008. But Environment Minister Terry Lake predicted the rebates will encourage buyers to go green by reducing the cost of vehicles with little to no emissions. Battery-powered electric cars cost as little as $300 per year in electricity compared to $1,500 or more for a gas-powered vehicle. Homeowners can also get an up to $500 rebate through LiveSmartBC if they install dedicated electric vehicle battery charging stations in their homes. That covers about a third of the cost of the specialized outlets, which cut recharging times in half to about six hours. Lake also pledged $6.5 million for electric vehicle charging points and upgrading existing hydrogen fueling stations. B.C. is also extending the Scrap-It program, which offers owners of heavily polluting older vehicles either cash or incentives like bus passes.

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November 18 Commercial hockey Islanders at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. November 18-20 Minor hockey Port McNeill bantam tournament at Chilton Regional Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Game schedule tba. November 19 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atoms host Comox, 12:45 p.m., Port Alice; Eagles midgets host Kerry Park, 2:30 p.m., Port Alice. Minor hockey Port Hardy peanut jamboree at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Game schedule tba. November 20 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Comox, 11:15 a.m., Port Hardy. Commercial hockey Bulls at Devils, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill. B League hockey Stars vs. North Islanders, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. November 25 Commercial hockey Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. November 25-27 Women’s hockey Port Hardy Wild Women tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Dance Saturday night at Civic Centre. Game schedule tba. Info, Marnie, 250-9490437. November 26 Rep hockey Nor th Island Eagles bantams host Oceanside, 2 p.m., Port McNeill. Eagles peewees host Oceanside, 2:30 p.m., Port Alice.

TriPort She-devils goalie Sarah Case lunges to cover the puck while Campbell River's Callie Anne Massee lines up a shot during their peewee girls exhibition game at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon photo

J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The first game by a TriPort Minor Hockey Association girls team went into the loss column Saturday. But you’d never know it from the faces of the 15 peewee and atom skaters after their exhibition game with against Campbell River at Chilton Regional Arena. “It was really different, and really fun, too,” said Sarah Case, who has played goalie on “integrated” teams made up mostly of boys throughout her Port Hardy Minor Hockey career. The team, christened the She-devils, was put together this season by Port McNeill coach Boni Sharpe. Initially, she planned to try fielding a team of players solely from the Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association, but once word got out she was swamped with responses from both Port Hardy and Port Alice. The team now has 15 players from all three community associations, competing under the authority of TriPort Minor Hockey, which oversees all of the pro-

grams. “I’m expecting big things from these girls,” said Sharpe. “I think we’ve got a good program going here.” The She-devils certainly gave Campbell River a good matchup. The first period was

[more-online northislandgazette.com scoreless before goals by Cassidy Bellavance and Hayley Hunter midway through the second gave the visitors a 2-0 lead. Emma Mitchell of Port McNeill then scored the first goal in She-devils history, off an assist from Tiffany Watson of Port Alice, to make it a 2-1 game. It stayed that way until the final seven minutes of the third period before Bellavance and Hunter each added a late goal for the final margin. “This is only the second time we’ve skated together,” said Mitchell. “We’ve only had one game (a practice scrimmage with the Port McNeill peewee boys) and two practices.” Campbell River, on the other hand, is a game-tested club that

competes in a regular schedule with eight other girls-only teams on Vancouver Island. “The (Campbell River) parents in the stands were shocked,” said Sharpe. “They told us that team doesn’t lose very often, and they usually have pretty onesided wins. I don’t think they expected a new team from little ol’ Port McNeill to give them that kind of a fight.” Of course, there was no actual fighting. Port Hardy’s Saphron Purdy, however, did earn the distinction of drawing the program’s historic first penalty on an inadvertent trip in the third period. “Embarrassing, but fun,” Purdy said when asked to describe the moment. “It was great to bond with the other girls. We’ve always played against each other until now.” To top if all off, they all regrouped Sunday afternoon in Port McNeill for their semi-weekly practice at Chilton Arena. “These girls are spending their whole weekend in arenas, and it’s not because they don’t want to,” Boni Sharpe said. “They’re all totally committed."

Skaters medal at Island championships Gazette staff Brenna Jardine of Port Hardy and Darian Murgatroyd of Port McNeill collected silver medals to highlight a strong showing by the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club in the recent Vancouver Island Regional Figure Skating Championships in Port Alberni. M u r g a t r o y d placed second in the Preliminary women’s free skate, and Jardine placed second in Performance group 2. Bronze-medal winners included Lexie Murgatroyd in Prepreliminary free skate,

Alyssa Busch of Port Hardy in the Junior Silver women’s free skate, and Natasha Grafton in Performance group 4. Fourth-place showings were posted by Karlie Shambrook in the Preliminary women’s free skate, and by Whitney Murgatroyd in the Junior Bronze women’s free skate. Tyanna Laming placed fifth in the Prepreliminary women’s free skate; Kierra Shambrook was eighth in the same event, and Carley Bobb placed 11th in the Junior Bronze free skate.

The club also announced three skaters successfully completed their gold-level requirements in testing this year. Mikayla Walton earned gold status in dance, and Sidney Hamilton and Kaitlyn Lasota reached gold in skills. The club will host its annual Skate-athon Friday, Dec. 2, and its next competition will be the annual Lynn Hetherington Memorial in Nanaimo Jan. 27-29. That will be followed by Under the Big Top, the club's bi-annual Ice Carnival, Feb. 24-25.

Port McNeill Figure Skating Club Island meet competitors. Front row: Lexie Murgatroyd, Karlie Shambrook, Tyanna Laming and Brenna Jardine. Back row: Darian Murgatroyd, Carley Bobb, Kierra Shambrook, Whitney Murgatroyd, Alyssa Busch and Natasha Grafton. J.R. Rardon photo

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Far left: Port McNeill's Koen Sharpe gets off a backhand shot in front of Port Hardy's Noah Jensen during the Port Hardy Atom Hockey Tournament. At left: Port Hardy's Michael MacDonald and Port McNeill's J.R. Rardon photos Avory Collins duel.

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rival Port McNeill Ice Breakers were back in town, and after a slow start the host Hawks pulled away to a 10-1 victory in the 4th-5th place contest in the five-team tourney. The Oceanside Snipers claimed the tourney championship with a 5-2 win over

the Campbell River Wolves. The Campbell River Ninjas finished in third place. Port McNeill’s Avory Collins gave the Ice Breakers a lift by scoring the first goal of Sunday’s game against Port Hardy. But that was all Port McNeill could manage against

Eagles help Hamper Fund Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The North Island Eagles hockey players of the past and present will face off Sunday in a game to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund. The Eagles rep midgets will face an Eagles alumni squad at 2:40 p.m. at Chilton Regional Arena in the benefit game, the first of several Hamper Fund benefits to be hosted by the TriPort Minor Hockey Association. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds to benefit the fund to help needy families this Christmas. Fans may bring new toys or nonperishable food items for donation, and those goods will be placed in the hampers. The Eagles will also hold 50/50 draws and promise plenty of fun for the entire community. In December, each Eagles home game — whether in Port McNeill, Port Hardy or Port Alice — will benefit the Hamper Fund.

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Eagles tie Tyees twice J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The North Island Eagles atom development program figured it would get a couple of evenly matched games when it invited the Campbell River Tyees to Chilton Regional Arena for a pair of exhibition games last weekend. The atoms had no idea just how evenly matched they would be. North Island Commercial Hockey League Standings Through Nov. 9 Team Devils Warriors Bulls Islanders

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as though The Eagles we should and Tyees [more-online won skated to a 4-4 northislandgazette.com have both those tie Saturday in the series opener, then games.” returned Sunday mornIn each case, the host ing and posted an iden- Eagles held a 4-3 lead, tical result with another only to watch the Tyees 4-4 draw. force the tie with a final “Did you notice how goal. Saturday’s finish was silent it went in the bleachers when the particularly disappointhorn sounded?” atoms ing, with Campbell coach Marty Gage River scoring on a asked. “The crowd power play with just was quiet and the kids 3:15 left to play. That had long faces; we felt came after a 4-on-4,

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breakaway goal by Elliot Furney at 10:27 of the third had staked the Eagles to a 4-3 lead. Campbell River participates in Division 3 of the Vancouver Island Hockey League while the Eagles are slotted one tier below, in Division 4. “Games like this weekend are great for the kids," Gage said "They battled hard and it was fun to watch.”

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to a 7-1 win over Vernon. The bantams then faced South Delta in the final round of pool play and dropped a narrow 3-2 decision before the two teams met again in the final. Matthew Cahill finished with four goals and an assist in the tourney and Tyler Sexton and Thomas Symons had three goals each. Darryl

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TRAVEL TIMESHARE ASK YOURSELF what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will ďŹ nd a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! 1-(888)879-7165. www.BuyATimeshare.com CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

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 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com. EVER WANTED to work for yourself? Do you love music? Established, growing record store in the Comox Valley. All inventory,required equipment are included. Exciting opportunity for someone with business and marketing know how to help it reach full potential. playitagain@shaw.ca HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

North Island Church Services SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/11

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port Alice: 1st, 2nd & 5th Sundays 9am 3rd & 4th Sundays 1:30pm Alert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909 11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/11

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ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x153;A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christiansâ&#x20AC;? - Monthly â&#x20AC;&#x153;large groupâ&#x20AC;? gatherings - Food, Fellowship & Encouragement - Home-Group gatherings and studies now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life? Everyone is welcome!

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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 Sunday Worship - 9:00am All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/11

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/11

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125 11/11

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need medical ofďŹ ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

PLANNING / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WFP is currently seeking a Planning / Production Assistant to join our Mainland Coast Operation located approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River. This full-time 18 month term position may include some travel to the coastal islands and inlets.Reporting to the Operationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planner, this role will be an integral part of all business functions at the operation, aligned to support the overall success of the organization. Critical skills and experience will include all aspects of ofďŹ ce and data administration, reporting and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, in addition to admin. tasks necessary to support engineering,forestry, and production functions. Data management, invoicing and accounting functions will also be primary duties. A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at: http: //www.western forest.com/careers/current _openings.php WESTERN FOREST OFFERS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES CORE VACATION HEALTH BENEFITS WITH THIS POSITION. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1)866.840.9611 Email: resumes@ westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Reference Code: MCO Admin

HELP WANTED

POST RN CertiďŹ cate in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, AB; www.gprc.ag.ca, 1-888-539-4772. WORK FROM Home. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates, aged 18-72, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be wrong. Free information. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

HELP WANTED NEW PREMISES/GROWING BUSINESS. WESTLINE FORD IN VANDERHOOF Looking for Service Manager and Service Writers. Great beneďŹ ts. Send resume westlineford@telus.net. fax to 250567-9550 N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis. SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC applicants to work in newly renovated, successful established business. Server, line cook, dishwasher. Assets: experience, bartending, Serving it Right & Foodsafe. Contact Denny: 250-949-8381, Setoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wok & Grill, 9040 Granville St. Port Hardy. SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneďŹ ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

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TEMPORARY POSITION Administrative Assistant $19.99/hr to $22.62/hr December, 2011 to December, 2012 Come and join our team! North Island â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Central Coast Resource District is looking for an individual to ďŹ ll a temporary position in our Clerical Department. The job duties will include but may not be limited to: data entry, correspondence, records management and front ofďŹ ce coverage. Experience and/or training in word processing, spreadsheets and other computer applications would be an asset. As well the applicant should have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Please email cover letter and resume to: Melody.Wilson@gov.bc.ca Applications will be accepted until November 22, 2011 16:30.

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HELP WANTED

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

TECHS LIVE Large in Western Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands. Journeymen can earn $120K+. Specialists can earn $150K+. Full beneﬁts. Investment Program. Moving/training/tool allowances. Apply now! careers@goauto.ca, or www.goauto.ca

INCOME OPPORTUNITY GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires FullTime journeyman Automotive Technicians. Email: mikeg@salmonarmgm.com fax: 250-832-5314.

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

On Call Custodians School District #85 is accepting applications for callout custodians for the Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Woss, Sointula and Alert Bay areas. Recent institutional custodial experience is an asset. Job requires good health and ﬁtness and stamina to perform a variety of routine cleaning tasks. Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check. Rate of pay: $20.52 per hour. Application forms are available at North Island schools, the School Board ofﬁce or online at www.sd85.bc.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright

ADVANTAGE ENGINE & COMPRESSOR SERVICES LTD. has an immediate opening. 3rd & 4th year apprentices will be considered depending on experience. Successful candidate will operate a service vehicle in northern Alberta. Must be willing to work overtime and/or long hours. Exp. in natural gas compression a deﬁnite asset. We offer very Competitive Wages, Bonuses and Beneﬁt Plan.

E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or Fax to: 780-622-4409

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161 M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. NEED CASH Fast? Get a loan any time you want! Sell or pawn your valuables online securely, from home. Apply online today www.pawnup.com or call toll-free: 1-888-4357870.

For further information, please contact Darby Gildersleeve at 250-949-8155 (ext. 222) CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

On Call School Bus Drivers School District #85 is accepting applications for on call school bus drivers for the Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Woss, Sointula and Alert Bay areas.

Looking for work? Looking for an employee?

Requirements include a clean driver’s abstract, Class 2 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.

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

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

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Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check.

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

Rate of pay: $22.56 per hour. Application forms are available at North Island schools, the School Board ofﬁce or online at www.sd85.bc.ca

HELP WANTED

For further information, please contact Darby Gildersleeve at 250-949-8155 (ext. 222)

Interviewer/Transcriber The Nuyumbalees Society is currently seeking two enthusiastic, articulate and diplomatic individuals to take on the role of Interviewer/Transcriber for the execution of a Liqwala/Kwak’wala language documentation and preservation project. The interviewers will be responsible for engaging in conversation with Liqwala/Kwak’wala speaking Elders and inspire them to share their knowledge. Knowledge of the language and cultural practices is required along with solid experience with Microsoft Ofﬁce products and a willingness to operate audio/visual recording equipment. Nuyumbalees Society, P.O. Box 8, Quathiaski Cove, B.C. V0P 1N0; Email: cultural@nuyumbalees.com. Deadline for application is November 15, 2011

The Lemare Group located in Port McNeill is currently seeking a highly motivated Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. The successful applicant should be proﬁcient in MS Ofﬁce applications, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email: jcornin@lemare.ca

SERVICE ADVISOR Dave Landon Motors is seeking applications for the position of Service Advisor in our North Island Ford dealership. The successful candidate must possess superior customer relation skills, have good automotive aptitude, be proﬁcient with computer use and have the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks. If you feel you have the skills required to make a contribution to our company, please email your resume to dlsales@telus.net

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

CUTE ENGLISH BULLDOGS. 9wks CKC, shots/health paper. $700. Email: babapk1@yahoo.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES!! maandpawfrenchbulldogs.com 604309-5333 char04@shaw.ca

REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

APPLIANCES

WE BUY HOUSES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FOR SALE Smooth glass top cook stove. 5 yrs old, excellent condition. $125 OBO. Call 250-9493022 or 250230-3596.

FREE ITEMS WANTED: A loving home for a cute, potty trained house bunny. Lola is a small brown lopear rabbit, loves to be scratched behind the ears and on the jaw, spayed, 6 years old. Call 604-989-5994.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

OTHER AREAS

BUILDING SALE... Final clearance, rock bottom prices. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.

STOP into our ofﬁce to pick up your detailed catalogue of all listed properties on the North Island. We can show you any listed property regardless of the listing agent!! Let’s make it at your convenience! 250-949-7231 www.hardyrealty.ca www.realtor.ca hardyltd@telus.net

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MOVING Everything must GO! Pine bedroom suite (queen headbrd/footbrd, two night tables, armoire, dresser/ mirror): $650.00 Girls princess canopy white bedroom suite (twin headbrd/footbrd, student desk with hutch, dresser/ mirror): $650.00 Two double beds with frames: 150.00 each Student work station with chair: $100.00 Student desk with chair: $50.00 Two dressers: $35.00 each Pine coffee table/end tables: $200.00 Matching sofa, love seat & arm chair: $850.00 Computer work station: $75.00 Table lamps/ﬂoor lamp: $75.00 Brass headbrd/footbrd: $75.00 58” projection TV: $300.00 Wall unit: $150.00 20” TV/VCR combo: $50.00 8 person sectional sofa with recliner and hideabed – matching arm chair: $250.00 Matching sofa, loveseat and armchair: $450.00 6 person patio set: $75.00 Beautiful cream and maple dining set – comes with 6 chairs, but can seat 10 with leafs – matching buffet and hutch. All pieces in excellent condition: $850.00 For more information, to view, or to have photos emailed call 250-949-1213

ARIZONA BUILDING Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/mo! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com Call 1-800-659-9957 Mention Code 7.

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 HARBOUR VIEW Apts., lovely 3 bdrm unit, $675 mo, incls heat & hot water. Call 250286-0110 ask for Roy. 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 PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Avail now. 250-9563440 www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

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

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079. References a must. SEAWIND ESTATES Port Hardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $800/mo. Completely renovated townhouse in gated community. N/P, Ref. required. Call 250-949-9723.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC 2 bdr unit avail Nov. 1 new kitchen and ﬂooring includes Fridge/stove, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501 Appointment to view. WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

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

PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

PORT HARDY Hotel Style accommodations with 3 private, deluxe furnished rooms. Cable & Wi-ﬁ included, brand new full kitchen & common area. Great location. FMI Call 250-949-8510.

PORT HARDY New 2 bdrm basement suite. Quiet neighbourhood. N/S, N/P, refs req’d. $700/mo. includes sat., wireless internet, hydro & shared laundry ($400 value). Avail. Dec. 1/11. Call 250-949-8981.

PORT HARDY: Bright spacious 3 bdrm upstairs suite in duplex next to Avalon School. Byng Rd. Shared laundry room downstairs. $600/mo. 250-288-3652. PORT HARDY- upstairs of a house, 6400 Chatham Ave (just across the road from Storey’s Beach) bright, spacious rooms, 3 bdrms, wood F/P, 2 decks, D/W, shared laundry. Refs. Looking for responsible long term tenants. palukan@shaw.ca

HOMES FOR RENT PORT HARDY: 4 bdrm, 2 bath house for rent. Rent negotiable with term. Phone 250923-9842. SOINTULA: NEW one bdrm on small hobby farm. Private,quiet, partially furnished. Utilities & Satellite incl. Wheelchair accessible. Refs required. $700. 250-973-6429.

STORAGE

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Auto Loans Approved! Free Delivery BC/AB. Lowest rates always Approved. Take advantage Now Like so many others. Cars trucks suvs Vans top dollar for trades. Apply online:

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1993 SIERRA 5th Wheel. 28’, winter special. Needs TLC. 250-949-5114.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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ACCOMMODATION WANTED, month of February only. Canadian Ranger from Nunavut, 56 years old. Willing to pay or trade accommodation [have house on ocean in central Arctic. call [867]983-2107

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

WANTED TO RENT

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

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

or call tollfree

SUITES, UPPER

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT MCNEILL 1/2 duplex 2 bdrms, large yard, n/p, all appls, $700/mo, refs req. Avail immediately. Call 250-9021133.

AUTO FINANCING FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca

PORT HARDY Bachelor suite Includes hydro, laundry, sat tv & wireless internet. N/P References required Avail. Dec. 1st $550/mo. Call 250-949-6754.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED HYDE CREEK - Waterfront 1bdrm furnished apt./w shop. $500/mo. Can work off some rent. Call 360-790-5733.

TRANSPORTATION

Carrie Stone Sales Rep

GAZETTE

250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007 or email me at: sales@northislandgazette.com

NORTH ISLAND

smile...

of the week. Jaiden Jolliffe, 4, who recently moved to Port Hardy, took in some hockey at the arena Friday night. J.R. Rardon photo

WE’RE ON THE WEB

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. BCgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/â&#x20AC; /â&#x20AC;Ą/ÂĽOffers apply to the purchase of a 2011 GMC Sierra EXT CAB 4WD, 2011 GMC Sierra CREW CAB 4WD (R7F) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between November 1, 2011 and January 16, 2012. Limited quantities of 2011 models available. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC 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 GMC dealer for details. x$9,250 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 GMC Sierra EXT CAB 4WD & 2011 GMC Sierra CREW CAB 4WD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x20AC; 0%/1.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2011 GMC Terrain & 2011 GMC Acadia/2011 GMC Sierra EXT CAB 4WD & 2011 GMC Sierra SL CREW CAB 4WD. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0%/1.99% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33/$216.91 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0/$411.56, total obligation is $10,000/$10,411.56. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,450) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. â&#x20AC;ĄBased on a 24 month lease. Rate of 0.8% advertised on new or demonstrator 2011 Sierra LD 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. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to October 31, 2011. 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. ÂĽNo purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest runs from November 1, 2011 to January 16, 2012. Credit Awards include applicable taxes and can only be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2011 or 2012 MY GM vehicle delivered from dealer stock, excluding Chevrolet Volt on or before January 16, 2012. 20 Vehicle Awards consist of either a 2012 GMC Terrain SLE2 FWD + 18â&#x20AC;? Machined Aluminum Wheels, Chrome Appearance Package and Rear Cargo Security Cover or a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT FWD + 18â&#x20AC;? Machined Aluminum Wheels. Factory order may be required for Vehicle Awards. 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Thursday, November 17, 2011

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel

he Tsitika River has been a study in controversy. As in all river valleys, the huge stands of timber in the valley bottoms have been highly prized by a number of logging companies because they are the most accessible and often grow to monstrous proportions in the rich soil near the rivers. In the case of the Tsitika, the upper reaches of the river in Canadian forest products territory, were closest to existing logging roads, which

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were then extended down the valley as logging went forward. Logging in the lower reaches was delayed until access roads could be completed. Normally, logging would have continued as planned for the timber harvesters except for the fact the Tsitika emptied into Robson Bight, which over the preceding few years had been discovered to be a place of importance to the resident orca population of the Johnstone Strait. The relationship between humans and orcas had changed very quickly due to new research by the end of the seventies and has continued to the present day as public awareness keeps growing and growing. However, in the midseventies, MacBlo had plans not only to log the lower reaches of the river, but also to build

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a log-sort and booming ground in the estuary! These were also the times when the environmental movement, strong and growing, was able to bring about the creation of an ecological reserve in both the lower Tsitika Valley and Robson Bight. This painting was done about a kilometre up-river from the mouth of the Tsitika. There are restrictions to traveling in this reserve, but I was able to accompany a fisheries officer who was checking the pools along this

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