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Savings at 7 Mile J.R. Rardon Gazette staff 7 MILE — New uses for old materials offer North Island residents and contractors a chance to save money in tipping fees while extending the life of Seven Mile Landfill, Regional District of Mount Waddington operations manager Patrick Donaghy said. As part of a one-year pilot project, Duroid (asphalt) shingles will be accepted at the landfill for $25 a ton, down from the $115 that has been charged per ton of material. The news is even better on the cardboard front, where soiled and waxed cardboard will now be accepted at no charge, along with clean, recyclable cardboard. There is a bit of work involved for customers before they arrive at the landfill, Donaghy warned. But those who make the effort will see some real savings. “It has to be clean,” Donaghy said of the shingle material. “They need to get the wood and paper off the duraloids. If they do that, they will pay less than 25 per cent of what they had been paying in tipping fees.” Clean cardboard has always been accepted for recycling with no fee. But soiled and waxed cardboard had to join the general waste stream at the $115/

ton rate and, if landfill staff discovered clean, recyclable cardboard mixed with the garbage, a surcharge pushed that rate to $230 a ton. Now, if customers preseparate the clean from the soiled and waxed cardboard, it will all be free to drop. The soiled and waxed cardboard can be added to the HOG fuel the landfill currently creates from tub-ground wood, which is mixed with other biosolids (organic material) as compost. “We found we can put that cardboard in with the HOG fuel,” said Donaghy. “We’re telling people we want cardboard out of the waste stream. We’re asking them to please separate the clean from the waxed and soiled cardboard. If they do that, there’s no tipping fee in either case.” A new use for the old shingles is also behind that project. Donaghy said they can be placed as a mat on softer ground and covered with rock to create a subbase for roads on landfill property. “We think there are other uses for these used duraloids because of the high degree of energy in them,” he said. “Sometime in the future we may even contemplate having no tipping fees, if a recycling market develops (for asphalt shingles).”

Tough time for turkeys

A wee thermometer is vital to prepare the juiciest, best-tasting bird on the block, says our food expert, Kellie Dukes. See her tips for flawless fowl this Thanksgiving on page 5. Mike D’Amour photo

Company fined in worker deaths Gazette staff Brinkman and Associates Reforestation Ltd. of Bella Bella was fined more than $2,500 by WorkSafeBC for an incident that claimed the lives of two of its workers. Seven of the company’s workers were travelling by marine vessel Oct. 30, 2008

to a remote logging site when the vessel took on water. A trio of the workers jumped into the water without personal flotation devices or life jackets. The cold water and high waves presented a high risk of drowning. One worker managed

to climb back on board, but the other two workers drowned. The firm failed to ensure the marine vessel was inspected both before initial use and at appropriate intervals to ensure its seaworthiness for the safe transport of workers. It did not ensure that the

vessel was equipped with all the required life-saving equipment. Repairs were needed throughout the vessel, and seriously damaged equipment ultimately allowed seawater to flow onto the deck. In total, the company was fined $2,593.85.

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Gazette staff PORT ALICE—Cops are looking for public help to track some stolen property and to nab the crooks responsible for the theft. The victim went to Port Hardy about 7 p.m. July 25 to visit his daughter and didn’t return home until the next morning. That’s when he noticed his hand dolly in the middle of the driveway and, when he went move it, discovered he’d been robbed of nearly $13,000 in fishing-related gear. The items swiped include: • A 4000 psi, red-andwhite Honda pressure washer, E10 390 $2000 (like the one pictured above). • Honda Generator 5000 watt, red-andwhite in color. • An orange Husqvarna power saw that was in an orange plastic case. • Two electric Scotty down riggers approximately five years old, “Wright” is engraved on them. • A black-and-chrome Scotty prawn puller, also with Wright engraved. • Two black salmon rods. • Two black-and-gold Island reels. • Two black halibut rods. • Two Island halibut reels. • Two orange Mustang survival suits, large and extra large. • Two large and extra large black life jackets. • A 2002 90-hp silver, long-shaft Honda motor. The motor was on a crate pallet and box, which were also stolen. Anyone with information about the crime or the crooks is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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‘Sick act’ riles grieving man Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Joe Greif is not a violent man, but the 82-year-old said he wouldn’t mind just a few moments alone with the person responsible for desecrating a bench dedicated to his dead wife. Greif said he learned about the act of vandalism only after a friend called him. “He was walking his dog by the seawall and saw someone had taken out the stainless steel bolts and the boards of the bench were lying on the grass,” he said of the bench he paid more than $1,000 to erect in his wife, Lillian’s, memory. “My wife always loved the water, the ocean, lakes and stuff like that,” said Greif. “The wife of my old friend, Ben Perlini Sr. put a bench there for him when he died and I thought it be a good thing to do for my wife as well.” Wed on St. Patrick’s Day in 1951, the Greifs were married three months shy of 60 years when a year-long battle with cancer claimed Lillian last December. The bench is usually a calm place where her husband can go and be alone with his thoughts. But the thoughtless vandals spoiled that, he said. “I look at it as some sick S.O.B. ... well, because something like this happened it brought out the worst in me,” he said. Greif called the District of Port Hardy to see what could be done and the municipality quickly replaced the bolts and put the bench together again. While grateful, Greif said he’s still irked at the person or people responsible for the damage. “The person who did this should be exposed, it was Joe Greif kneels near the damaged bench that is dedicated to the memory of a very sick act and a memorial should be untouched by his late wife, Lillian. anyone.” Mike D’Amour photo

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Forestry panel optimistic J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;North Island residents and professional foresters remain optimistic about the future of forestry, still recognizing changes will buffet the industry in coming decades. That view emerged from the Dialogue on Healthy Forests and Healthy Communities, hosted by the Ministry of Forests in here September. It was held as part of the provincial Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Initiative, designed to provide input to policy makers by providing them with information and expert opinion. The dialogue, held Sept. 15 at the Legion Hall, asked North Islanders for their vision of forestry Andrew Ashford, manager of the Ministry of Forests local office and one of three panelists, gave a presentation on climate change and projections of changes that are already under way in B.C. forests. Ashford noted the makeup of B.C. forests, particularly in the interior, have been changing for several years and will continue to do so as species adapt to

changing temperature and sea levels. From 1895 to 1995, he pointed out, B.C. experienced a mean temperature gain ranging from .5C in the Queen Charlotte Islands to 1.7C in the Northern Boreal Forest. In just the next 40 years, he said, experts predict a rise of between 1C and 6C for the province, with the figure likely to end up at 2C if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no changes to current trends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can expect ecosystem change and ecosystem disruption,â&#x20AC;? Ashford said, painting a picture of reduced growth and survival rate of trees due to stress and susceptibility to disease and pests. He said one solution for forest managers will be to put the best possible tree in each habitat, which could even involve bringing in seeds from forests far to the south, such as in Oregon. Phil Wainwright, who has more than 30 years experience as a registered professional forester, gave a presentation on forest tenures and inventories. He suggested area-based tenures, including woodlots, will provide the best opportunity for

forestry to evolve and provide stability and sustain area communities to 2050 and beyond. The third panelist was Regional District of Mount Waddington administrator Greg Fletcher, who addressed the continuity of forestry relative to the provision of services by local government. Fletcher discussed how critical forestry is to providing services to North Islanders both through its share of the local tax base and through its quality of life contributions, such as logging roads that provide public access to fishing, camping and hiking areas. He envisioned a 2050 where forestry companies become more involved on the North Island, ensuring resources and labour will continue to be available, wood waste fibre is used to produce fuel, and resident employees fully involved in the community replace imported workers. A discussion followed as the public was invited to provide input. A summary of the discussion will be published and will be available to view at bcforestconversation.com.

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Diversity marks NICS concert season J.R. Rardon Gazette staff On the brink of extinction barely a year and a half ago, the North Island Concert Society continues an impressive comeback when it kicks off its 14th season by presenting three-time Juno Award winner David Francey at Port Hardy Civic Centre. In deep financial straits at the close of its 2009-10 concert season, NICS lobbied local businesses and provincial authorities for funding assistance. That effort was followed by a season that kicked off with an array of Canadian songwriting and performing icons in Lunch at Allen’s, a quartet made up of Murray McLaughlin, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. In Francey, the local society has landed another iconic folk music writer and performer, who amassed four Juno nominations and three awards in a six-year span. He’ll be in Port Hardy as a part of a three-month

Canadian tour in support of his ninth CD, Late Edition, which was released earlier this year. And the B.C. leg of the tour was essentially built around this performance, according to NICS chair Brian Hicks. “I’ve had this date on hold for well over a year,” said Hicks, who tried to book Francey for last season but found the singer already on tour for the 2010-11 dates. “I first saw him about 10 years ago, and he’s one of my favourite singersongwriters.” As usual, a diverse range of music styles will be a hallmark of the concert society’s five-show, 2011-12 season. Francey’s soulful storytelling will be followed by the vigorous Afro-Cuban rhythms of Adonis Puentes and his band on Jan. 14, 2012. The third concert, which headlines the society’s annual dinner show Feb. 11, will bring the classic gospel of the Sojourners, backed by a full band.

On March 10, transplanted prairie folkrocker Barney Bentall arrives for a concert with help from multiinstrumentalist Eric Reid, a former member of Tiller’s Folley. The season wraps up with an April 14 appearance by the up-andcoming classical string trio Infinitus, which adds a unique and interactive twist to classical music by applying its stylings to everything from commercial jingles to blockbuster movie themes. Infinitus visited North Island Secondary School and Port Hardy

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Secondary School last spring as part of the provincial Music in Schools program, and wowed the young audiences with their improvisational skills and humour. “A lot of members of

our society are teachers and they got to see these guys perform,” said Hicks. “A young act like that may not be that well-known, but they’re incredible musicians and they’ve got appeal. Hopefully

All Women Log Scalers Over the next year or so, the Port McNeill & District Museum will be showcasing “The History of Women in the Forest Industry”. This series will be kicked oﬀ by profiling North Island women from the Log Scaling sector.

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Tickets went on sale at the recent Regional Fall Fair in Port Alice, and will be available through the season from The Hobby Nook, Cafe Guido and Port Hardy Museum in Port Hardy, from the Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill, and in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-2843927. A full season ticket is $120, or $100 for seniors and youths 18-under. Single tickets are $25, $45 for the dinner show that includes a catered meal by Malone’s Oceanside Bistro.

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it will help bring more young people to see what we put on the stage.” Hicks said it is no accident the concert society brings such a mix of music styles to North Vancouver Island. “I think we need to keep that diversity so we don’t get pigeonholed,” he said. “My whole focus is to put quality entertainment on the stage, and to put out a good cross-section of entertainment. “There are so many great acts to bring up. I think it’s our mandate to do that.”

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How to cook the perfect turkey

Appetite’s Delight with

Kellie Dukes

hen I was asked earlier this week to write this column, I immediately responded with a: “Sure! No problem.” Then, I started to think about the “perfect turkey” and realized cooking a flawless fowl is as personal and diverse as the number of people willing to eat it. So, here’s my version of the perfect turkey and you know, if you’ve spent any time at all reading my columns, this is just a guideline to help you towards your own goal — use what you like and toss what you don’t. First, decide how many pounds of turkey you need for your family, remembering once you have cooked the turkey you will be left with roughly half the original weight due to wastage. In other words, if you buy a 16-lb gobbler, you’ll get about eight-lbs of white and dark meat. Depending on your family, how

much they eat and how much they love leftovers you can decide on anywhere from 6 ounces to 16 ounces per person. Once you have selected the best bird for you and yours the first step in a wonderfully moist turkey — if you purchased a frozen one — is to thoroughly defrost it. Below is a table giving times required to defrost your turkey in the refrigerator, where it should always be allowed to thaw. Weight of turkey with time required to safely thaw in parenthethis: 8 - 12-lbs (2 to 3 days) 13 - 16-lbs (3 to 4 days) 17 - 20-lbs (4 to 5 days) 21 - 24-lbs (5 to 6 days) Once the turkey is defrosted remember to remove the neck and giblets. Some people simmer the neck for gravy, some sauté the giblets to serve with the turkey while other’s throw the whole bunch in the garbage in disgust! Whatever you choose to do with them, do NOT cook them in the turkey. Now, to stuff or not to stuff this is the question of ages. I like to stuff my turkey because I believe the juices of the bird make the stuffing taste just that much better and helps keep it nice and moist. I believe it’s ok to stuff your turkey as long as you follow a simple golden rule: Stuff it immediately before roasting. Remember, do not over pack the stuffing in the bird as it will swell while cooking and could split your bird or fall out onto the floor of your oven and make a huge, smelly, smoky mess. Do not ever — under any cir-

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cooked AND moist cumstances — stuff turkey. the turkey the night ‘Now, don’t Place the bird before and place on the counter or in the everyone freak uncovered in a prefridge. You are just out and think heated 325 F (163 oven and cook asking for all sorts I’ve completely C) seven to 11 minutes of bacterial broohalost my mind’ per pound. If you has. decided to stuff the Now, after your bird, extend the time turkey is completely defrosted and stuffed, dry it off generally by 30 to 45 minutes overwith paper towels and rub the all. Insert the meat thermometer into entire bird with olive oil. This helps to brown up the skin and the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg make it crispy. At this point, the world is your of the turkey, kind of the haunch of the turkey if turkeys had haunches, oyster, so to speak. As turkey is a very mild tasting and pull from the oven when the meat, you can rub into the skin as meat thermometer reads 175 F. Now, don’t everyone freak out many or as few herbs as you like. You can leave it simple and just and think I’ve completely lost my salt and pepper the turkey or you mind because everyone knows the can go traditional and rub in some internal temperature of the turkey dried sage and poultry seasoning or is supposed to be 180 F. Here’s the reason why you should you can separate the skin from the breast meat and layer in some fresh pull it before then: all meat continues to cook after you remove herbs like sage and thyme. The meat thermometer is the it from the oven and the turkey ONLY way to be sure to have a will hit the right temperature on

the counter. At this point, you are going to remove the turkey from the pan, place on a rack or cutting board or what have you and make a tinfoil tent to cover the bird for 20 – 25 minutes. Tenting means just that, taking tin foil and making a crease half way along so that it will stand over the turkey like a tent. Do not crimp the sides down. You should be able to see the turkey. This allows the turkey to continue cooking without ending up overcooked and dry because the juices of the meat that were forced to the outside of the turkey during the roasting process will have a chance to be reabsorbed into the rest of the bird. And besides, the 20 to 25 minutes can be used to get the rest of the dinner prepared. When you are ready, place the lovely, golden brown turkey on a platter and carve it at the table! Kellie Dukes is a chef who lives in Port Hardy.

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Leaders wanted There’s still a couple weeks left before nominations to fill the seats at municipal councils, the school board and electoral areas are closed. This is the exact time when we need leaders to step up to the plate. We need people with new ideas and the wherewithal to turn those into realites. If you’re pleased with the way things are going, great. Let’s reelect those who are making us happy. But if you’re not pleased with the way things are, don’t sit back and gripe, do something. Get involved. We’re often sadly amused by criticism of our local leaders, some of whom have been accused of corruption and a lack of passion and love for their communities. Hogwash. No one gets into politics because they don’t care for the people and places they live. Frankly, becoming a local politician ranks somewhere up there with bomb disposal expert as attractive occupations. Local politicians are rarely congratulated, but often vilified for decisions they make. The irony is those are decisions that are almost always in the best interests of the community. And if that isn’t enough to make you want to run for office, let’s not forget the insane number of hours our local politicians put in each and every month. Mind-numbing meetings, committees that must be filled, not to mention attendance at public meetings, community celebrations and other events that are de rigueur for our local politicians. If you yearn for the past, then this is a job for you because you’ll make about two-bits an hour — maybe. We await your decision.

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Dumb leaders attack smart meters VA N C O U V E R — T h e annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention spent time talking about new wireless technology. Unfortunately, most of it was wasted on ignorance and fear, fanned by the NDP, Green Party and some in local government. A tiny group of protesters gathered outside the Vancouver convention centre each morning wailing about smart meter sins from privacy invasion to human rights violations. One allowed she was wearing “special clothing” to ward off the bad rays. That’s understandable, since BC Hydro calculates a delegate’s wireless signal exposure from four days at the UBCM convention is equivalent to standing next to a smart meter for 1,147 years. However. I attended an economic development panel, at which physician and cabinet minister Margaret MacDiarmid

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described the continuing extension of rural cell phone and Internet service underway since the extension of the B.C. government’s contract with Telus. There was not a discouraging word about cell phone towers, the innovation that spawned the antiwireless cult in California many years ago. In the main hall, supposedly experienced municipal leaders continued to parrot fear of “microwaves” and

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such drivel, either because they believe it or because they’re pandering to those who do. The descent into farce became complete when delegates had a show of hands on a resolution to place a moratorium on a smart meter installation program that BC Hydro has already paid for. The vote was too close to call, so they used their wireless voting devices to vote. Premier Christy Clark was asked if her government would contemplate a moratorium on meter installation. “No,” she replied. This is not surprising, since the motion effectively asks BC Hydro to waste $930 million. “I’ve spent quite a bit of time talking with the experts about it,” Clark said. “I don’t share those health concerns, because when we’re surrounded by wireless and cell phones, there A member of

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are a lot of other sources of the problem that they’re concerned about.” The World Health Organization acknowledges people who claim hypersensitivity to electromagnetic signals can’t identify them in controlled studies. WHO also notes that cell phone tower emissions are effectively five times weaker than the FM radio and TV signals to which we’ve all been exposed for decades. I’m done arguing with people who make up their own facts. I’ll just address those who haven’t bought into this nonsense. Please, survey your council candidates on smart meters, and on Nov. 19, support only those who have the common sense to understand what a smart grid is. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Too much to ask for just one coho in 2012? Dear editor: (Letter to John Duncan, Minister of Parliament for Vancouver Island North.) This is the fourteenth year of non-retention of unclipped coho in Area 12 after Aug. 1. This closure came on without any prior consultation with local stake holders or the Sport Fishing Advisory Board. We were assured, at the time, this would be short term. But 14 years is not short term. We are victims of the Fraser River Political Salmon Management Plan. Before Aug. 1 when coho are rare, we're allowed one. During August and September when there are lots of coho, we're allowed none. No one can explain the reason-

Why import power? Dear editor: The B.C. Liberal caucus is currently considering recommendations contained in the recent BC Hydro rate review. Contrary to one of the recommendations, I urge the energy minister and B.C. Liberal Caucus not to abandon the goal of electricity self-sufficiency for B.C. Developing our province’s renewable energy resources rather than relying on imported power has many benefits, not the least of which are the construction jobs it would create and the economic boost it would provide for B.C.’s First Nations communities. As someone who has always been supportive of the B.C. Liberals, I trust the energy minister and B.C. Liberal Caucus will make the right decision for B.C. and continue to support the goal of electricity self-sufficiency and the many good jobs it would create in this province. Mike Taylor Port Moody, B.C.

ing behind this nonsense. This August and September we had an extended seine opening in our area. There were thousands of cohos and chinook killed in this fishery. When a fisheries patrol boat is watching, there seems to be some attempt not to kill those salmon that are not to be retained. No patrol boat nearby, we see fish hanging in nets for more than five minutes, crew kicking fish off decks and a complete disrespect for these beautiful fish. Maybe some boats try their best, but all of us in the Telegraph Cove area see way too much of the abuse. Two weeks ago I was in Port Hardy and noticed one boat trailer in the public parking lot. No sports catch of halibut and

non-retention of wild coho. Pretty sad for King Coho Country and a town trying to be the sports fishing capital of the west coast. The allocation of halibut quotas is wrong from any legal or ethical view. How can almost all of a resource that belongs to the people of Canada be given to 450 boat owners, to be rented, sold or held by family forever? Now there are only 150 boats fishing halibut, renting quota from these 300 with quotas that don’t fish. When my brother phoned Fisheries about the halibut issue he asked how they knew how many halibut were sports caught. He was told creel surveys, lodge counts and aerial surveillances.

If you understand how you can fly around and determine how many halibut are being caught please call me. Reminds me of the time U.B.C. biologists were counting deer turds on Koprino Harbour, trying to determine how many deer per square mile are on Northern Vancouver Island. Great survey. Sport fishing on the B.C. coast is in a serious decline. I believe it's caused by two factors: children not having the opportunity to fish because they grow up in the urban areas, and the regulations that come out of D.F.O. that make no sense conservation-wise, but cause great frustration to honest and conscientious fishermen. Recently friends of ours from Alberta came to visit and in Hope,

B.C. they saw fresh Fraser River coho for sale on the main street. This must be one of the reasons we can’t keep wild coho in Area 12. If we took the budget of Fisheries and Oceans in Ottawa and hired intelligent biologists to restore the hundreds of streams on the B.C. coast that once produced salmon we could have salmon in abundance for all that utilize this resource; First Nations, sports and commercial fishermen. Unfortunately we will never break this political pariah that is Fisheries and Oceans. But in the meantime lets at lease be allowed ONE wild coho per day in 2012. Is that too much? Gordie Graham Telegraph Cove, B.C.

Public land disappearing due to business Dear editor: Who owns the fish? Who owns the water? Now there’s a hot topic that’s actively avoided by all levels of government and, curiously enough, seldom commented on in the media. When you look at the cross-jurisdictions and conflicting ministries of our government governing, it’s both convenient and expedient to have a genuine “Not my department” response available to all public enquiries. Several years ago, as a dedicated mariner on the B.C. coast, I tried to determine the answer to those questions. I began to see aquaculture feedlots displacing potential anchorages and commandeering local water sources. These farms initially were usually seen in conjunction with the local upland owners' residences and were experimental attempts to wrest a living out of the isolation. How could you object?

Next came bigger business, and suddenly some of the beaches and foreshore that were supposed to be in the public domain became private. Technically, beaches and foreshore are water — the higher high water is the official boundary — and available to the public. This Canadian displacement was also in the name of local jobs. Well, I suppose beaches are land, from a mariner’s point of view. How could you object? Bigger and bigger businesses wanted our pristine waters, and the salmon feedlots began appearing in greater and greater numbers. Shellfish farms moved into deeper waters. Water spaces were now invaded outright and privatized, without any associated upland ownership. More and more anchorages were displaced and more water sources were commandeered. Some residents benefitted, company profits soared. By the time we objected, it was

policy. Questions by the public were diffused with complacent platitudes and secrecy. A closed shop of government alliances made these crucial decisions without public scrutiny or adequate notification to the owners or users of B.C.’s waterways. Practices and procedures were conflicting and unenforceable. All enquiries had the convenient, expedient, “Not my department” response. We were losing our marine rights to navigation, fishing and anchoring. Why didn’t we object more? Enter another hot topic: First Nations fishing rights. What about second nation fishing rights? What about third nations fishing rights? On the other hand, what’s the point of having any fishing rights if there are no fish? Do the First Nations own the water too? I wonder if I should

object? Aquaculture disease is the final hot topic, because the watering down of the “precautionary principle,” that was the basis of the protection for the waters of Canada, has been done to favour the growth of the industry. What happened to the environmental concerns and the navigable waters protection? The company spin, to me, has a classic delay, divide-and-conquer strategy. In the meantime, it’s business as usual. Our combined governments have allowed the battle to rage among the scientists while the fate of the wild fish await the outcome of the debate. These decisions will determine the marine future of our grandchildren. We object strongly, but are overruled by ...? Can anyone tell me? Who owns the water? Who owns the fish? Why don’t you object? Barbara Watson Sidney, B.C.

Repeating bad history a big mistake Dear editor: I am very concerned to hear the provincial government is potentially going to delay badly needed reinvestments in BC Hydro’s generating and transmission systems in order to keep hydro rates from rising. This is exactly the same mistake the NDP made in the 1990’s and I urge the provincial government not to repeat the NDP’s mistake. Like anything built in the 1960’s through the 1980’s, the province’s dams and transmission systems need to be properly maintained and reno-

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vated from time to time. We cannot expect these assets to supply us with power indefinitely if we don’t maintain them. Let’s not jeopardize the clean, affordable hydroelectric energy that has always been a key economic advantage for our province. The planned reinvestments in the system are timely and prudent and they should proceed. Yolanda Lora Vilchis Surrey, B.C.

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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 eves at 250-284-3912.

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G’usgimukw woman missing Mike D’Amour Gazette staff Family and friends of a missing G’usgimukw woman say they’re frantic to hear from the woman who disappeared from her North Vancouver home in May, in a case now under investigation as a serious crime. Angeline Eileen Pete is a 28-year-old Quatsino First Nation mom of a seven-yearold son who was last heard from nearly four months ago. “She has never disappeared before — she’s been away, but never lost contact with her family,” Pete’s aunt, Cary-lee Calder, told the Gazette. Pete was an avid Facebook contributor and made her last entry on the social website May 21.

“She was one of those people who posted everything in her life on Facebook,” said Calder. “That’s why we’re alarmed she hasn’t been on.” A missing person’s report was filed just six weeks ago because “we were trying to search for her on our own before that,” said Calder. The investigation has now been turned over to the North Vancouver RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit which is actively following up on leads that may lead to Pete’s current whereabouts. The family said the day before she disappeared, Pete got into a physical altercation with her boyfriend who allegedly punched her and split her lip in front of police officers, who promptly arrested the man. “She even took a picture of her lip and posted that on Facebook,” said Calder. The family has heard rumours Pete was working carnivals on the south island, but have been unable to confirm the stories. “Tips keep coming in, but they’ve all turned up empty,”

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Old school meets new technology J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Reaching into a handbag, Lynda Allison extracted a variety of electronic gadgets and arrayed them on a table at Hardy Bay Seniors Centre. “I need help figuring out the programming on my cell phone,” Allison said. “And I need to find out how to look at the pictures in my camera after I take them. And I need to find out how to make the sound come out of the computer in these headphones.” Allison was in the right place for some answers, as members of the North Island Youth Leadership Council invaded the seniors centre Saturday afternoon for their third tech workshop. Pairing up with seniors, the teens helped guide them through the intricacies of cellphone and digital camera programming, computer troubleshooting and iPod management.

It was part of a larger program designed to do a lot more than ease the transition of seniors and elders to modern technology. “In part, we’re trying to bridge the gap between elders and youth,” said Michel Therrien of the Ministry of Child and Family Development. “Some of the benefits we’ve seen is that the relationships between youth and elders have flourished. There’s a lot of repect and also a lot of fun when they get together,” he said. “The relationship aspect is huge.” In return, the seniors and elders of the North Island have helped sponsor the annual Youth Leadership Conferences held in the region. And the program could expand dramatically in the near future. Earlier in the week, Vancouver Island Health Authority and MCFD outreach workers completed nearly three months of

work on its Connecting Hands to Bridge Generations initiative and submitted it to the province in its application for a $200,000 grant. The creation of the initiative incorporated nine North Island Communities, including six First Nations communities, and involved meetings between youth, elders and outreach workers in each of them. “Each community will work on issues specific to its people,” Therrien said. “Then we’ll bring everyone together in a larger conference to share what they’ve done.” Saturday’s workshop included a lunch break featuring a large crock pot of soup made by the youths, and participants both young and old share tables and tales over the food. “I learned a few things,” Hardy Bay senior Gay Galbraith said Vanessa Hayward helps Lynda Allison of the Hardy Bay Seniors of a session with her new cell program her cell phone while Sara Poirier looks on Saturday durphone. “And I hope to learn ing a tech workshop held at the senior centre. J.R. Rardon photo more after lunch.”

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Wiz lands in Alice Gazette staff PORT ALICE — Local youth will put a new spin on a beloved old tale Saturday when Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Wiz of the West in two shows at the Port Alice Community Centre. Showtimes are 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The play, filled with comedy and music, imagines Dorothy and her Wizard of Oz companions seeking the elusive wizard in the Old West. The production is facilitated by Missoula Children’s Theatre of

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7 UP ON JOHNSTONE STRAIT ‘Truly, it was an astounding, imposing sight.’

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel he wild salmon runs emanating from our west coast rivers during the last few years have been anything but predictable. The DFO seemed to miss the estimate mark more than a few times while the commercial fishing fleet, totally dependent on these resources, looked for other work to fill the hunger gap. How do you feed a family on what you can catch on a two-day opening? All the way from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, through the famed Inside Passage, the story was much the same. The Skeena produced massive totals of nothing, basically the same amounts as the Fraser, while fishing the river outlets in between the two giants was an exercise in futility. To a large extent, their endeavours took place in my back yard, Johnstone Strait. If you look closely at a chart, it seems the entire Inside Passage funnels down and

through Johnstone Strait while nearby half a dozen major rivers — originating in the Coast Range — form huge inlets that empty into it. A rare sight indeed is to see commercial fishing vessels setting their nets here. During the 80’s and 90’s when I would take my skiff for a run down Johnstone, I would have to check to see if there was a fishing opening. If there was, there would be a change in plans because the strait was strewn with boats, usually with nets extended. Trolling for fish with a small boat was a bit precarious, so often the change in plans was to take a sketchbook and a camera. Truly, it was an astounding, imposing sight. For many years now this was but a memory with a sketch or photo; until last summer, with a huge sockeye run while this summer we were “in the pinks.” Both summers provided a déjà vu experience; a fleet not so great in numbers due to cutbacks in licensing, but nevertheless a sight to behold; perhaps a sign of healthier

waters? This painting was originally sketched on a pebble beach just south of the light at Blinkhorn Peninsula and quite near the Little Kaikash campsite. Because I wanted

it to be large to give the feeling of space, I painted it in my studio. The Orcas were around the day I sketched it so they posed for me; all seven of them! It is my “déjà vu” painting, but being as cheeky as I am, I named the painting Seven Up On Johnstone Strait. Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca

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Of¿cial Community Plan A Public Hearing will be held, pursuant to Local Government Act s. 882, to consider the proposed Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 152011. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 7360 Columbia Street. An Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP) is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management within the municipality. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Of¿ce on any business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, except Statutory Holidays, to October 11, 2011 or on the District website at www.porthardy.ca. All persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by attorney or by petition on all matters contained in the proposal. Signed, written submissions should be sent to Gloria Le Gal, District of Port Hardy, PO Box 68, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 or by email to glegal@porthardy.ca. Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from hearing any representation made after the time of the Public Hearing. Gloria Le Gal Director of Corporate Services

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Mike D’Amour Gazette staff While the North Island’s NDP MLA said the recent throne speech by Premier Christy Clark lacked “substance,” Claire Trevena saved her harshest criticism for Clark’s recently announced job plan. “For the North Island it’s a huge disappointment, there’s no question,” said Trevena. “First off, the job plan ignores Vancouver Island completely — it seems to

start in Vancouver and forgets the Island,” she said. “And for the North Island it’s effectively looking at how we can export jobs, rather than create jobs.” The Liberal premier’s plan emphasizes long-term trade with Asia to create resource-industry jobs across B.C. “We’re facing the future of B.C. and of Canada, and I’m optimistic about the future we have,” Clark said, Sept. 19 from Prince Rupert. “Because from here we

Trevena said the plan doesn’t address tourism. “And on education it’s talking about how we can get foreign students in rather than how we can make sure our students in and remote communities can access education,” she said. “Instead of looking at new and innovative ways of creating jobs and what our communities really need, it’s just saying: ‘We’re going to ship out all our natural resources to Asia

are two or three days closer to Asia than any other port on the North American continent,” she said. “It’s not just an opportunity for B.C., its an opportunity for Canada, and it begins right here, at this port in Prince Rupert.” True, said Trevena, if one is talking about shipping our goods. “On forestry (the job plan is) talking solely about the export market, it’s not talking anywhere about any value added,” she said.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. October 7 Commercial hockey Devils vs. Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. October 9 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Nanaimo, 2 p.m., Port McNeill. Motor sports Tri-Port Motor Sports Club stock car racing at Tri-Port Speedway, 1 p.m. Season finale, includes presentation of track championship trophy. Concession, children’s play area, door prizes. Tickets $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 children. Info, Theresa, 250-949-7273. October 10 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Nanaimo, 11 a.m., Port McNeill. October 14 Commercial hockey Warriors vs. Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils vs. Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. October 15 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Comox B in placement round game, 2 p.m., Port McNeill; Eagles midgets host Saanich, 3:45 p.m., Port McNeill. Hockey clinic Minor hockey referee clinic at Port Hardy arena, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to anyone 12 years or older interested in becoming a referee for the 201112 minor hockey season. Register online at www.triporthockey. com. Info, in Port Hardy Graham 250-949-9588, in Port McNeill Anne 250-956-3770, in Port Alice Doug 250-2846247. October 16 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees host Campbell River, 11 a.m., Port McNeill; Eagles bantams host Comox, 1:15 p.m., Port McNeill.

Janet Dorward and Bob Nicholson wait for sweeping instructions as Dale Dorward releases a stone during Fort Rupert Curling Club's Fall Funkin' event Saturday in Port Hardy. At right: Ann and Bill Gray celebrate Bill's 30-foot putt on the first hole at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. J.R. Rardon photos

Sweepers get into the swing J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Dave Stewart is an accomplished golfer with a solid resume at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Curling? Well, that’s become something of an acquired taste. Making just his second appearance on the ice sheet at Fort Rupert Curling Club Saturday, Stewart found himself the lone sweeper on a three-member rink in the club’s Fall Funkin’ event. And he was feeling it midway through the second of two, four-end games.

“I think I’d rather be on Pac Man,” Stewart said of the ball-gobbling, par-5 third hole at Seven Hills. “I’m gonna sleep well tonight.” Stewart did enough with his nine-hole tour of Seven Hills to help rinkmates Dave Bjornson and Brenda Molloy to a runner-up finish in the Fall Funkin’, which combined a nine-hole scramble tournament with the two ends of curling. Curling teams earned one point for each end won and another point for winning the game. Points won by each rink on the ice were then subtracted to arrive at a

"I think I'd rather be on Pac Man. I'm gonna sleep well tonight." Dave Stewart

final team score. There was no stopping the Dorward-Nicholson quartet, made up of Janet and Dale Dorward and Wendy and Bob Nicholson. Dale

Dorward won both long drive and closest-to-thepin awards at Seven Hills and Janet won the women’s closest-to-the-pin before the foursome moved on to the curling arena to close out their victory. Third place went to the rink of skip Doug McCorquodale, Carolyn Webb, Kenneth Majgaard and Marshall Perkovich. Webb added the women’s long drive prize to her resume for the day. If Stewart is something of a novice with a curling broom, he probably seemed like a seasoned vet

... and speaking of sweeps The North Island Eagles bantams and midgets opened their home season with a successful weekend, winning two games each in Vancouver Island Hockey League tiering play. At left, bantam Harry Paul is tripped by Nanaimo's Owen Dalman in Port McNeill. At right, midget goalie Troy Cadwell keeps a close eye on the puck against Comox in Port Hardy. Coverage appears on pages 16-17. J.R. Rardon photos

next to Majgaard, a foreign exchange student from Denmark who is staying with the Perkovich family while attending Port Hardy Secondary School. So, have you ever golfed before? “No,” Majgaard quickly replied, seeming almost shocked at the question. Ever curled before? A short pause. “No.” So, what possessed you to come out and enter this event. “Oh, the family I’m staying with came out to do it. I just came along with Marshall.”

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Full-strength midgets roll to home wins J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — One of the benefits of early season placement games for North Island Eagles rep hockey coaches is the chance to learn something about the teams they have assembled. Interim Eagles midget coaches learned last weekend that their squad can play as well with a full bench as they can shorthanded. Ethan Shaw had a goal and an assist Saturday as the midgets outdueled Alberni Valley 3-1, and every line got into the scoring act Sunday as the Eagles blasted visiting Comox Valley 8-2 to cap a weekend sweep and improve to 4-0 in Vancouver Island Hockey League placement action. “Last weekend we only

"Last week we only had nine players. At least we had some strength on the bench ..." Clint Cadwallader

had nine players,” Clint Cadwallader said of the midgets’ season-opening road trip. “At least we had some strength on the bench this weekend.” About the only team member missing was head coach Rob Brittain. Instead, Eagles head coach Mike Bell and Cadwallader manned the bench for the two wins. “It’s going to take awhile for everything to gel with this group,” Bell said. “We have a lot of first-year kids, and they’re trying to see where they’re going to fit in with the guys coming back. That’s where these tiering games are helpful.”

Goalie Stevyn Ruel played a key role Saturday, keeping Alberni at bay while his mates struggled to find the net. The Eagles got one goal in each period, with Shaw starting things in the first and Chad Bell pushing the lead to 2-0 before the Bulldogs cut it to 2-1 early in the third period. Taylor Logan provided an insurance tally at 4:05 of the third, and Ruel made it stand up. The Eagles jumped out quickly Sunday, getting first-period goals from Tyson Cadwallader, Malcolm Brown, Shaw and Riley Browne to take

a 4-0 lead. But some sloppy play later in the period allowed the Chiefs to slip a pair of quick goals past netminder Troy Cadwell. After a stern chat from the coaches to start the second period, the team righted the ship. Shaw and Eric Kennelly added goals before the mid-game ice cleaning to restore the four-goal edge, and Robert Cahill and Kennelly found the net after intermission to provide the final margin. Kennelly, Bell and Robby Heavenor each contributed two assists. Single helpers were added by Cahill, Malcolm Browne, Logan, Malcolm Richards and Mitchell Walker. The midgets are off for Thanksgiving weekend, then wrap up tiering play North Island Eagles midget Taylor Logan skates in to Oct. 15 against Saanich in cut off a rush by Comox Valley attacker Josh Lewis J.R. Rardon photo Sunday in Port Hardy. Port McNeill.

Peewees win here, lose there J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Even before playing its first game, the North Island Eagles peewee rep team had its share of ups and downs. Last weekend, the Eagles had another of each. On Saturday, the peewees rode the goaltending of Nyck Ruel and a tiebreaking goal by Josh Walkus to a 2-1 win over Alberni Valley at Chilton Regional Arena. On Sunday, the squad traveled to Comox where it suffered a penaltyplagued, 9-2 loss and also saw one of its few returning veterans, Jake Heller, lost an arm injury. A few weeks earlier, the peewees were faced with the possibility of scrapping the season due to a shortage of players. The program got commitments from enough players to enter the Vancouver Island Hockey League’s placement round with the idea of reviewing its viability following those five games. Entering the weekend, it seemed the Eagles were ready to commit for the season. “The kids decided

North Island Eagles peewee Jake Heller watches the puck fly after diving to chip it away from an Alberni Valley attacker. Heller suffered an arm injurythe following day. J.R. Rardon photo

they want to play,” coach Brian Heller said after Saturday’s comeback win over Alberni Valley. “The program’s a go.” If the early results are any indication, the squad’s defence and goaltending will keep them competitive. The peewees split their two opening games on the road, allowed only two goals in each game. On Saturday, Ruel was touched for a score in the first two minutes of play, but kept Alberni off the board the rest of the way as his mates commenced their comeback. Kenton Browne got the Eagles even, converting off an assist

from Tyrell Davidson late in the first period. Walkus came through with the game-winner on a pretty individual play midway through the second. He carried

the puck in along the right wing, crossed in front of the goal and deked before lifting a backhand top shelf. Ruel, Browne and Davidson are among

the few returnees, along with Jake Heller and Sean Pineda, on a team made up mostly of first-year rep players. Some of the newcomers are secondyear peewees making the move from house play; others are stepping up from the atom house level. The Eagles program has not fielded an atom development team for three years. “You can see how quickly these kids are picking up the intensity, and they’re coming together well as a team,” Brian Heller said. “There are rough spots, of course, but I’m pleased with what I’ve seen so far.”

HOCKEY REFEREE CLINIC October 15, 2011 Port Hardy Civic Centre 9:00am-1:00pm This year the clinic will require an online module that must be completed before you attend the clinic. The clinic is 4 hours long and any ﬁrst year level 1’s will have a one hour on ice session immediately following the clinic. We need more adults to step up and help out. If we do not get more people attending the clinic and willing to help, there will be very few hockey games played in the North Island. For more information contact: Marc Dumonceaux Port McNeill Graham Richards Port Hardy Doug Bondue Port Alice

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Bantams rally to pair of victories J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — So, how will the North Island Eagles and Nanaimo Clippers rep bantam hockey teams follow a game that included a line brawl, five ejections and 91 minutes in penalties? Well, they’ll play again this weekend. Twice. Thomas Symons scored a pair of power-play goals, including the game-winner, and Riley Mathieson was stellar in net after allowing an early score as the Eagles stormed back for a 4-1 win over Nanaimo in North Vancouver Island placement-round action at Chilton Regional Arena. That capped a wild weekend that included a 4-3, come-from-behind win Saturday over Kerry Park that was secured when Matt Cahill scored his second goal of the game as Kerry

North Island Eagles bantam Brandon Purdey fights off a diving Nanaimo defender on a rush into the Clippers' zone Sunday at Chilton Regional Arena J.R. Rardon photo in Port McNeill.

Park skated with a two-man advantage. Sunday’s game with Nanaimo was marred, however, by a fight that involved

extra players jumping in and one who left the bench. It will leave both teams a bit shorthanded when they return to Chilton Arena this week-

end for a pair of exhibition games at 2 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. The contests were set up before Sunday’s fireworks, with

Hardy — are returning to rep hockey after playing in the program in previous seasons but returning to their house teams last year. “They’re getting there,” Wilson said. “We’re still trying to set our lines and see which guys work together best. And we’re working on them, no matter what the scores are or what’s happening out there, on showing sportsmanship.” This weekend should provide a test of those lessons as the teams resume their series this weekend. Cahill and Logan McLachlan added goals for the Eagles in Sunday’s win. Brandon Purdey had a pair of assists and Coon added a helper in the victory. On Saturday, Symons and Purdey each had a goal, and Coon, Cahill and Kale White chipped in assists. Shae Simpson and Mathieson shared goaltending duty.

both clubs on a free weekend from league play. Ironically, the Eagles roster is made up primarily of first-year bantams and/ or players in their first season of contact rep hockey after playing on their house teams last season. “Some of them are jumping right in there, taking hits, giving hits and stepping in front of shots,” Wilson said. “There’s still a little gunshyness with some of them, but that should go away after a hit or two.” Mathieson and defenseman Darryl Coon are the only returners from last season’s Vancouver Island Tier 3 championship and provincial-qualifying team, though forward Matthew Cahill saw quite a bit of action with the bantams as a late-season callup from the peewee program. Two more players — Symons of Port McNeill and Riley Heemels of Port

Warriors edge Bulls in commercial opener Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Quinn Mellow’s secondperiod goal from the top of the circle snapped a tie and lifted the Port Hardy Warriors to a 3-2 win over the Port Hardy Bulls in the North Island Commercial Hockey League season opener Friday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. The Bulls had tied the game 2-2 less than a minute earlier, when Jordan Campbell converted a nice crossing

Bulls goalie Barry Wilson deflects a shot by Greg Brieba of the Warriors during Friday's Commercial Hockey League season opener at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy.

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Sports Scoreboard STOCK CAR RACING At Tri-Port Speedway Sunday’s results Fastest time-in: Daniel Hovey. Trophy dash: 1. Justin Reusch. Heat 1: 1. Glen Day; 2. Daniel Hovey; 3. Justin Reusch. Heat 2: 1. Paul Weeks; 2. Justin Reusch; 3. Glen Day. Main event: 1. Glen Day; 2. Paul Weeks; 3. Patrick Gullacher; 4. Daniel Hovey; 5. Justin Reusch. GOLF/CURLING 2011 Fall Funkin’ Saturday’s results 1. Wendy Nicholson, Bob Nicholson, Janet Dorward, Dale Dorward. 2. Dave Bjornson, Brenda Molloy, Dave Stewart. 3. Carolyn Webb, Kenneth Majgaard, Marshall Perkovich, Doug McCorquodale.

Long drive — Women: Carolyn Webb. Men: Dale Dorward. Closest to the pin — Women: Janet Dorward. Men: Dale Dorward. HOCKEY Men’s Commercial Hockey League Standings Through Oct. 5 Team Warriors Devils Islanders Bulls

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pass from Scott Williams for a shorthanded score. The Warriors never trailed in the game, but never led by more than a goal. They got scoring started on Shelby Cockell’s power-play tally at 5:20 of the first period, assisted by Brett Demoe. The Bulls tied it 1-1 on Chad Mackenzie’s unassisted goal at 11:05, but the Warriors restored the lead on another manadvantage score, by Chris Ranger, with 6:29

left in the period. Jason Saunders collected the win in goal for the Warriors, who got assists from Jake Colbourne and Brian Texmo. The season continues when the Warriors host the Port McNeill Ice Devils in Port Hardy tomorrow at 9:15 p.m. The Neucel Islanders of Port Alice kick off their season the following week when the league hosts a full set of games in all three North Island Arenas.

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We can help! Glen Day (77) moves up for an inside pass of Justin Reusch midway through the 20-lap main event Saturday during stock car racing at Tri-Port Speeway. J.R. Rardon photos

Title duel heats up J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — On North Vancouver Island, at least, stock car racing is no longer about wondering when the next crash will come. This time, the TriPort Motor Sports Club is injecting some real suspense for Sunday’s 2011 season finale at Tri-Port Speedway. Glen Day topped an otherwise balanced afternoon of competition Sunday, walking away with victory the 20-lap main event when main rival Justin Reusch broke as the Flagger Mark Reusch waves the checkered two battled for the lead flag as Glen Day crosses the finish line at with fewer than four the end of Sunday's main event. laps remaining. The same two drivers "Things were knockin' and are locked in a tooclose-to-call duel for bangin' around back there. the season points title, I have no idea what's going which will be decided on." Sunday with time-ins Justin Reusch beginning at 1 p.m. Adding a twist to the proceedings, for the suspense is the capri- pion Daniel Hovey first time the club will cious nature of the North posting the fastest qualallow each driver to Island’s October weath- ifying time. Reusch folchoose two points ses- er, which smiled upon lowed with a win in the sions to scratch from last weekend’s show trophy dash and, after scoring consideration but which could eas- Day won the first heat, this season. ily wash the cars from Paul Weeks claimed Because of this scor- the track this weekend. the second heat ahead ing adjustment, current If that happens, drivers of Reusch. season points were not will choose their two The main event startpublished by the club worst points sessions ed with Reusch, Day following Sunday’s to eliminate, and the and Hovey in a threeevent. The last time points will be tallied for way battle for first posithey were totaled, the title without further tion. But Hovey twice Reusch held a slender racing. spun out and fell a lap edge over Day. Sunday began with off the pace by the time Further adding to the defending track cham- a competition yellow

flag fell to bring the cars together midway through the race. Shortly after the restart, Day made an inside pass of Reusch on the back straightaway, and would hold the lead the rest of the way. Reusch kept the pressure on, but his last chance at the lead ended when he spun in turn one on the 17th lap and was struck by Weeks. Unable to motor foward, Reusch backed the car through turn two and down the back stretch into the pit entrance. “Things were knockin’ and bangin’ around back there,” Reusch said with a nod toward the rear end of the vehicle, which may have suffered a broken differential or axle. “I have no idea what’s going on. I’ll have to get in and have a look.” He’ll have one week to figure it out or risk having Day coast to the season championship. Hovey and Weeks are in a similarly close fight for third place, but both are well off the title pace. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youth for Sunday’s show. The concession will be open and door prizes offered.

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Vancouver Island Insurance Centres is a dynamic and expanding General and Life insurance brokerage with 13 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have been tailoring the insurance needs of our customers for over 100 years on Vancouver Island. VIIC is prepared to offer an excellent team-focused working environment coupled with a competitive salary and beneﬁt package. Position Available: Part time Auto Insurance Sales & Service Representative Location: 1-7053 Market Street, Port Hardy, B.C. Qualiﬁcations: Ideal candidate must possess excellent customer service and communication skills with preferably a minimum of 1 year experience in the insurance industry. Please send your current resume along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to join our team to: Meagan Cadwallader, Branch Manager mcadwallader@viic.ca by 14 October 2011

We are recruiting for the challenging operational support position of Farm Systems Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be a key member of the Production Services team; responsibilities involve technical design, development and maintenance of all marine farming systems including development and technical support for improving plankton mitigation systems, preventative maintenance programs, and mooring design as well as major construction and renovations. The successful candidate will have: • • • •

At least 10 years of experience salmon farming A minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the aquaculture industry management experience and skills essential to the role, including Project Management Bachelor of Engineering degree (preferably in a marine-related ﬁeld) and/or Bachelor of Science, coupled with strong analytical abilities and a demonstrated understanding of numerical and engineering principles as they relate to the marine environment

We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.

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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

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2 Bdrm Apts., Furnished. Available October. Clean, quiet, renovated & upgraded. Rural setting, overlooking harbour. $550./mo., References req’d. 1-250-949-8855 or email: info@twoceans.com HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free cable. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL Ocean view 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appl. Bright kitchen, dining & living area with laminate ﬂooring. Hot tub & lots of parking. $169,000. Call 250-956-3417.

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $629,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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

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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

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT HARDY Large 3 bdrm condo, NP/,N/S, heat & hot water included. W/D in unit. Available Oct 1. $750/mo. Ref. req. Call 250-949-7085.

PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Oct. 1. 250-956-3440 www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

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

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.

PETS WELCOME- Quiet 2 bdr. near Airport. Private Parking within feet of your front door. Small backyard. Ref. req. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call 250-949-7189.

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

SEA WIND Estates Port Hardy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D. Bottom ﬂoor walk-in access. $600/m Avail Oct 1. Very safe and secure. Call Jeff (250)591-1641 email: calderjeff75@yahoo.ca

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To ﬁnd out how I can help you increase sales, give me a call at Carrie Stone Sales Rep

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smile... of the week. Orrick McCart of Port Hardy, 3, holds up his salmon stamp painting during the recent B.C. Rivers Day events. J.R. Rardon photo

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PORT MCNEILL: Hyde Creek furnished 2 bdrm cottage, private country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy and warm. Laundry, hydro, satellite TV, wireless incld’d. N/S, ref’s req’d. Avail. Oct. 1stMay 31st. $850. 250-956-2737

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PORT MCNEILL 2 bdrm duplex. Ocean view, yard. Avail Immed. $675./mo. N/S, pets negotiable. 250-949-2644.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2-3 BDR. trailer plus large shed located near airport on large treed lot. Animals welcome. Avail Nov. 1st. Call 250-949-7189. 3-BDRM MOBILE home, 1.5 baths, large deck with great view! 720 Patterson Way. $750/mth. Ref. req. Avail. Oct. 1st. (250)230-1121.

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

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

CARS 1997 BUICK LeSabre Custom, good condition, 190,000K, 3.8L auto, power everything, $2649 obo. Call 250-956-2956.

HOMES FOR RENT PORT HARDY: Ocean view Storeys’ Beach 3+ one bdrm, 2 bath family home w/large rec room & private fenced yard. Pets negotiable. One year lease, references required. $1,000/mo plus utilities. Available immediately. Contact 250-982-2204 or jambobarry@gmail.com.

STORAGE

SPORTS & IMPORTS 2007 BMW 530 Xi, Moon roof, Bose Premium CD/DVD entertainment package, Xenon headlight package, heated front and rear seats, climate control, 17” alloy wheels with all seasons, all power options plus extended warranty 2012 or 120km. Certiﬁed and e Tested, immaculate condition and ready to go! $16000 Contact: best66bow@gmail.com

2012 FORD Mustang Club of America Special Edition. 6 cylinder, 305 HP. Grabber Blue, 600 km, satellite radio. Showroom condition. Lottery winner, $25,000. Call 250-956-2977. OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206

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Better late ... Five Avalon Adventist Junior Academy staff and 45 of 46 students (one student was sick at home) raised $569.51 for the Terry Fox Run held at the school last weekend. Principal Clifford Wood said because of the usual shmozzle at the beginning of the school year, Avalon traditionally holds the run a week later than the rest of the country. photo supplied

Port Hardy starts cultural tourism discussion “This meeting was a really important step for us to start and in some cases, continue to work together in the emerging area of First Nation cultural tourism,” said Conrad Browne, economic development officer with the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nation. “This is yet another example of how our North Island Regional Protocol Agreement is providing us with the fundamental ground work for working together in the true North Island. Browne said support from the Communities First agreement to facilitate the meeting is greatly appreciated. “This workshop, facilitated by Aboriginal Tourism BC and arranged through our Communities First Agreement with the province gave us the opportunity to come Extreme Weather Shelter — together with our First Nation neighbours to explore the potenAwake Overnight Worker tial for a cultural tourism industry (6 positions available) in our area,” said Port Hardy

The District of Port Hardy, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, Regional District of Mt. Waddington and the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw partnered together to hold the area’s first discussions about cultural tourism opportunities for the North Island. This is a great example of bringing partners together to help communities find solutions to advance their economic opportunities. The meeting, held at the Elder’s Centre on the Tsulquate Reserve, was facilitated by Aboriginal Tourism BC, and included local government, representatives from the Kwakiutl, Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw and Quatsino First Nations and tourism champions.

Mayor Bev Parnham. “We live in a region that’s incredibly rich in cultural heritage and this meeting was a first step in understanding more about what types of ventures First Nations are interested in pursuing and how we can work together to make them a reality.” Aboriginal cultural experiences represent one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry, said Pat Bell, minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. “This work will help to strengthen the District of Port Hardy’s Community First Agreement and, as aboriginal cultural tourism development matures, the sector will become a key contributor to the local economy.” The group plans to meet later this fall to discuss the best way to support some of the tourism initiatives which are already in the early planning stages for First Nations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe environment for clients by providing an evening and/or overnight and morning presence and assistance. The incumbent may provide emotional support and crisis intervention as well as assisting clients to access clean/dry clothing, and laundry services. Conduct client intake services, records and reports activities, behaviours, and any incidents which occur during the shift; reports concerns promptly to on call personnel as needed, ensures residence policy compliance throughout the shift, prepares and/or serves evening meals, snacks, and/or breakfast for clients, Provides “wake-up” service for clients; assists clients with morning preparations, will also perform janitorial services for all areas of the facility. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have completed a grade 12 education or equivalent. Applicants with WHIMIS, Food Safe, and First Aid Certificate will be given priority. Hiring wage rate: $11.22 per hour (As per collective agreement with the BCGEU) Hours per week: 10 to 30. This is a temporary casual part-time position for approximately: 5 months. Interested applicants can drop off/ email a resume by October 14, 2011 to: Salvation Army Lighthouse Resource Centre 8635 Granville Street, Port Hardy BC Attention: Sean Junglas Extreme Weather Shelter Email: Salvationarmymtwaddington@gmail.com We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

NIC’s new look Staff and students tour North Island College’s recently remodeled Port Hardy campus as part of a welcome barbecue and orientation Monday. J.R. Rardon

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