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Mike D’AmourGazette staffFriends and family will gather

next week to remember Robert

Davis, a long-time Port Hardy

resident and avid fisherman who

was killed in a tragic boating

incident.

“Bob was like my other dad,”

said good pal and commercial

fisherman, Rick Sadler, in a letter

to the Gazette.

“Bob was the most giving per-

son with his time and fish, always

supplying people who couldn’t

get out to fish‚ he even treated

us with fish from time to time,”

he said.

“I find some comfort in know-

ing Bob was doing what he loved

the most when he left this world ...

I loved him so very much.”

Davis was seen about 5:30 a.m.

Thursday by a crew member

aboard a fishing boat who reported

seeing the 70-year-old clinging to

the bow rope of his upside down,

16-foot boat on the west side of

Hardy Bay, between Duval Point

and the Tsulquate River.

Davis slipped under the water

before the fishermen could get to

him.

The Coast Guard was quickly

on scene and pulled Davis from

the water and transported him to

the Port Hardy wharf before he

was rushed to hospital.

Attempts to resuscitate Davis

were unsuccessful.

RCMP said the senior was not

wearing a PFD or a lifejacket and

the cause of the incident is still

under investigation.

Janice Davis said she didn’t

believe her husband was in the

water long before the tragedy

occurred.

“But (the authorities) don’t know

what happened; there was no hole

in his boat and the bow seam was

opened, but they said it could have

happened when they brought the

boat up,” she said.

“He didn’t hit another boat or a

rock, but he hit something, we just

don’t know what.”

Janice said she’s still dealing with

the tragedy.

“It’s such a shock; we were so

close but now the whole bottom has

fallen out.”

Davis was born in Pender

Harbour, and had a rod and reel put

in his hand while still very young.

“Both his grandfather and father

were commercial fishermen and

Bob lost a brother who was a com-

mercial fisherman when he was 18

— he drowned in a storm with a

boatload of fish,” said Janice.

Davis, a dad of two daughters

and grandfather to six, spent near-

ly 30 years in the Canadian Forces

force as a radar tech, a job that

took him and his family to various

locations around Canada.

The family came to Port Hardy

in 1989 where Davis worked as a

commissionaire in the area for a

few years before retiring and devot-

ing himself to his favourite pastime,

fishing.

As much as he loved to fish, he

was more devoted to his church,

said Pastor Kevin Martineau, of the

Port Hardy Baptist Church, where

Davis was a greeter for the past 12

or 13 years.

“He loved fishing, but he loved

his god more,” said Martineau.

Added Sadler: “Bob has been a

godsend to me, always praying for

me, especially when I was out

fishing at sea.”

Davis also had a real love for

nature and wildlife.

“He would catch an extra fish

for the eagles, stop in Christy

Pass, wave the fish around in the

air until the eagles would come

and almost take it from his hand,”

Sadler said.

“I feel at peace knowing that

Bob is in Heaven with Jesus,

soaring with wings just like his

beloved eagles.”

A service for Davis is planned

for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at

the Port Hardy Civic Centre, 7450

Columbia St.

Port Hardy district gets cash for culvertsMike D’AmourGazette staffPORT HARDY—Hoping

to avoid a repeat of last

year’s flood, Port Hardy

council announced it will

be using close to a half-

million dollars in grant cash

to fix decrepit culverts.

Rick Davidge, chief

administrative officer, said

September’s deluge caused

the worst flooding this com-

munity has experienced.

“It was all infrastructure

damage for our part, but

the household damage out

there was phenomenal —

about 400 or 500 homes,”

said Davidge, who noted

the heavy rains and subse-

quent floods caused more

than $1 million in dam-

ages.

“It was really odd, the

North Island is known for

its rain, but the (flooding

rain) happened over a six

or seven hour period,” he

said.

Davidge said about 170

mm fell in the Port Hardy

area over the course of just

a few hours.

“It was just a deluge ... it

was quite amazing.”

A big contributor to the

flooding was the state of

the culverts, he said.

“They were just plain old

and undersized.”

Council announced at its

regular June 14 meeting

$400,000 would be com-

ing into city coffers via the

provincially funded Towns

For Tomorrow, a provin-

cial program that provides

funding for infrastructure

projects to address climate

change and contribute to

the overall health, sustain-

ability and livability of

communities.

“We were aware of

that program and it was

very timely for us,” said

Davidge.

All the new cash will be

going towards new cul-

verts.

“There are two sections

of culverts on the bottom

end of the Beaver Harbour

Road and Chatham Avenue,

so there’s two crossings

there that will have to be

upgraded.”

Davidge said the prov-

ince picked up 80 per cent

of the flood damage costs

and “we fund the rest.”

The job will be going to

tender and Davidge said

it’s possible the work could

be done before the fall.

“We’re hopeful it will

be.”

Bob Davis is shown holding a fish he caught in this family photo.

Photo submitted

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Fed cash to help spruce up parkMike D’AmourGazette staff

Several thousand dollars will be put to use to enhance a park com-memorated to the memory of a young girl who was brutally mur-dered more than two decades ago.

“This means so much for us and the community,” said Roxanne Wilson, mom of six-year-old Adrianne Wadhams, whose bat-tered and sexually abused body was found June 3, 1989 in a wooded area near Beaver Harbour Trailer Park where she lived.

Her killer, then a 15-year-old Port Hardy boy, was convicted of first-degree murder and is still behind bars.

The Adrianne Wadhams Memorial Park in Fort Rupert was commemorated several years ago, but has since fallen into disrepair.

A recently received federal grant of $11,000 will go towards new

playground equipment and other changes to the park, said Sandy Sewid, one of the people spear-heading the project.

“I was working with the elders in the community and was wondering how we could improve (the park),” she said.

“We had planned on doing com-memoration benches — traditional carving or painting — for each family in the park,” she said.

The revitalization of the park has inspired the community, which has since instituted a Neighbourhood Watch program.

In addition to the federal cash, the com-munity has raised another $3,000, said Sewid. “We plan on doing other fund-raisers too.”

Roxanne Wilson holds a picture of her murdered daughter, Adrianne Wadhams, in the Fort Rupert memorial park that bears her child’s name. Mike D’Amour photo

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Singer’s song swipedMike D’AmourGazette staff

A North Island native said

she was thrilled to learn a song

she wrote hit No.1 in Korea,

but not so happy it had been

plagiarized.

Port McNeill born singer/

songwriter Georgia Murray dis-

covered that parts of her 2009

song We’ll Never Know were

used in the song Swing, per-

formed by Hyori Lee, a South

Korean pop sensation. It hit the

No. 1 spot on April 4, 2010.

It was a year ago Murray, 27,

said she received an email from

a Korean law firm.

“It said one of the biggest

record companies had stolen my

song and it had gone to No. 1 by

Lee, the label’s biggest artist,”

she said.

The lyrics were different, but

there was no question the tune

was Murray’s.

“Her CD was only on the

shelves for two months because

as soon as the scandal broke,

they took the song off iTunes,

took the CDs off the shelves and

discontinued her tour.”

As songwriter, Murray was

entitled to a percentage of the

total earnings of the song.

“It gave me cash to put into my

music career,” Murray recently

told the North Island Gazette

from her Victoria home.

Murray — who’s performed

on the ABC show Boston Legal,

performed with the Canadian

Tenors and sang anthems for

NHL and NBA teams — said a

non-disclosure agreement pre-

cluded her from saying how

much money she received in

the suit.

“But what I can say is I did get

a nice chunk that helped me fund

a new CD, called Just a Dream,”

she said, noting her new work

was released June 24.

The producer who swiped

Murray’s song — and allegedly

six other songs on Lee’s album

from Canadian, American and

UK artists — received a year-

and-a-half in jail for the crime,

Murray said.

“I have no idea how he got my

song — the only place where

I had it was on My Space as a

demo to show my latest work.”

Despite having her work sto-

len, Murray said it was quite a

thrill to learn how popular her

song had become.

“Its amazing to think I actu-

ally had a No.1 hit song in a

country that’s almost twice the

size of Canada and I didn’t even

realize it.”

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The new meters reduce public and worker exposure to theft-related safety hazards, such as house fires, live wires and premature transformer failures.

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J.R. RardonGazette staff

PORT McNEILL — A new

animal-control bylaw moved

one step closer to adoption as

council approved third reading

during its regular meeting June

20.

The bylaw, intended to address

the issue of dangerous or poten-

tially dangerous animals within

town limits, underwent some

language changes after council

approved first and second read-

ings in its previous meeting.

“I think where we’re going

with this is to get dog owners to

take responsibility for their ani-

mals,” Coun. Shelley Downey

said. “If your pet is on a leash or

on your property, it’s not going

to be a problem.”

The bylaw applies to all ani-

mals, but dogs are at the fore-

front of current debate.

It was prompted by an attack

last month in Port McNeill in

which two Rottweillers owned

by Shiloh Desrosiers killed a

Yorkshire Terrier owned by

neighbour Tina Slater.

The bylaw was drafted by

town staffer Sue Harvey, who

relied in large part on an exist-

ing bylaw in Campbell River.

Changes made to the bylaw

between the second and third

readings include a new defi-

nition of “dangerous dog” as

any dog that has killed or seri-

ously injured a person, or killed

or seriously injured a domestic

animal on property not owned or

occupied by the person respon-

sible for the dog.

Other changes include a pro-

hibition on keeping livestock

and poultry in the town limits,

and the deletion of several sec-

tions regulating the animal con-

trol officer’s access to private

property.

Both Desrosiers and Slater

attended the meeting and made

statements to council.

“I’m extremely upset my

14-year-old had to witness this,

and I implore you to stand by

the original bylaw,” Slater read

from a prepared statement.

“I’m simply advocating for

responsible ownership.”

Kitchen use OK’dCouncil approved a request

by a Vancouver Island Health

Authority counselor to use the

kitchen at the Family Centre

once every other week.

David Jennison, a mental

health and rehabilitation coun-

selor, requested the facility to

provide at-risk clients a place

to learn cooking skills, social-

ize with others in a produc-

tive environment and take home

healthy food items.

Coun. Aaron Frost noted the

request was for an unspecified

duration, and made a motion

that a time frame be placed on

the kitchen use.

“I’d like to see us give it a trial

run,” Mayor Gerry Furney said.

“I think it’s a valuable service

for the community.”

Council voted unanimously

to approve the kitchen use on

a three-month trial basis, fol-

lowed by review.

Animal bylaw one step closerCouncil Meeting

Port McNeill

Kiai!

Every week since October, more than 20 Sointula karate stu-dents of all ages met with Port Hardy’s sensei (teacher) Ivan DeToro. Karate is not about fighting but “a journey to learn and feel better about oneself and progress as a person towards a peaceful mind,” he says. Over the weekend, students tested to progress to the next level belt. Here, May Lam concentrates dur-ing her katas.

Gretchen Arthur photo


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Pictured above Terry and Vera Smyth arrive at Parliament buildings, Victoria on completion of the 240 km boomers ride from Comox.

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Just for You

Teacher talks fishing with SuzukiJ.R. RardonGazette staffThe CBC Television

camera and crew were

in place and ready to

roll. CBC host George

Stroumboulopoulos

and legendary Canadian

environmental activist

David Suzuki were in

position, backed by a

scenic vista of the Gulf

of Saint Lawrence and

the Magdalen Islands.

On a signal from the

director, “Strombo”

turned and looked past

Suzuki to address the

unassuming and mostly

unknown man standing

alongside.

“So, Sean, what are

your impressions?” he

asked.

“Sean” is teach-

er Sean Barfoot of

Port Hardy’s Eagle

View Elementary,

who last month

joined Suzuki and

Stroumboulopoulos for

a tour of the islands

as the winner of Air

Canada’s “Do-Gooder

Adventure” contest.

Barfoot presented

a slide show of his

experience at the reg-

ular June meeting of

the School District 85

Board of Trustees and

recounted being part of

the CBC web report on

the trip.

“I was so nervous in

front of the camera,”

Barfoot admitted. “But

they made me look

good, through editing.

They involved me in

all the shots; I felt like

a celebrity.”

Barfoot was actu-

ally entered into the

Do-Gooder Adventure

contest by his girlfriend,

Michelle Huisman. He

was selected by a CBC

committee that includ-

ed Stroumboulopoulos,

who told Barfoot the

network received more

than a thousand entries.

Having no knowledge

of the contest, much

less that he’d been

entered, it came as

something of a surprise

when he was notified

of his win.

“I answered the

phone and they said

‘You won the contest,’”

Barfoot said. “I said,

‘What do you mean?’

But Michelle was

jumping around and

screaming.”

Barfoot was selected

in part for his work

with students at Eagle

View in the Nature

Patrol, a composting

project, and the fish-

ing club. His class also

videotaped a debate on

renewable energy and

an oil-tanker exclu-

sion zone for the North

Island, which Barfoot

showed Suzuki during

the trip to the gulf.

He also presented

Suzuki with a copy of

Kaouk the Trailer-park

Sea Lion, a book pub-

lished by students at

Port Alice’s Sea View

Elementary about the

sea lion pup that was

found in the village’s

trailer park and rescued

last year.

“David was very

impressed,” Barfoot

said.

He also showed

a photo of a large

poster his students

made, showing

Barfoot, Suzuki and

Stroumboulopoulos

astride a small model

of Earth, along with

Barfoot’s dog, Harvey.

“They loved it,”

said Barfoot, who was

accompanied on the

trip by Michelle. “Both

of them wanted a pic-

ture of the poster.”

Suzuki visited the

Magdalen Islands, a

low, wind- and wave-

swept archipelago, at

the request of fisher-

men and residents

interested in protect-

ing the Gulf of Saint

Lawrence from off-

shore oil drilling.

The islands, which

have a population of

about 12,000, are situ-

ated between the five

provinces of Quebec,

New Brunswick,

Prince Edward Island,

Nova Scotia and

Newfoundland and

Labrador. The first

four have a moratori-

um on drilling in their

coastal waters, but

Newfoundland does not

and has been actively

exploring potential

drilling sites.

“(Suzuki) was asked

by the community to

come and solve their

problem and bring

publicity.”

Everywhere Suzuki,

Stroumboulopoulos

and their camera crew

went, Barfoot was

right with them, and he

was included in the on-

camera interviews.

He particularly

enjoyed the downtime

between shots on the

three-day excursion,

when he was able to

chat one-on-one with

Suzuki about both

environmental educa-

tion and fishing.

“Michelle really got

along with Strombo

because they have sim-

ilar interests, especially

music,” Barfoot said.

“David and I talked

fishing.”

“It was wonderful

being one-on-one with

him.”

CBC’s webcast of

the trip can be viewed

online at www.cbc.ca/

strombo/show-video/

web-exclusive-air-can-

ada-contest-do-gooder-

win.html

Noted environmentalist David Suzuki is flanked by Port Hardy’s Michelle Huisman and Sean Barfoot during their recent trip to the Magdalen Islands Photo submitted

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VICTORIA – Here are a

few items that didn’t make

the daily news cycle as

B.C. residents prepared for

the long-awaited summer

of 2011 to begin.

• After her meeting with

Prime Minister Stephen

Harper in Ottawa last

week, Premier Christy

Clark delivered a luncheon

speech to the Economic

Club of Toronto.

Her big talking point for

the speech was the rise of

the Asia-Pacific region,

“the fastest-growing mid-

dle class in the history of

humanity.” The theme ran

through her pitch to the

federal government for a

share of Ottawa’s largest-

ever shipbuilding contract,

and her recent meeting

with western premiers in

Yellowknife.

No word on how Clark’s

enthusiasm for the west as

Canada’s economic engine

of the future went over with

the Bay Street crowd.

• After the speech, Clark

took the wheel of a Chevy

Volt electric car for a spin

around Toronto with a

GM Canada vice-president

riding shotgun. She pro-

nounced the car “fantastic

technology.”

This is pertinent as B.C.

residents get ready to pay

the latest increase in B.C.’s

carbon tax. Effective July

1, the tax on a litre of gaso-

line rises from 4.45 cents

to 5.56, with comparable

increases to other carbon

fuels.

Clark has inherited

Gordon Campbell’s aggres-

sive climate change-clean

energy agenda, and it’s not

yet clear what will become

of it. She has committed to

the last consumer carbon

tax increase in 2012 (up

to 6.67 cents on a litre of

gas), but the fate of the big

hydroelectric push remains

uncertain.

• Campbell’s pending

appointment as Canada’s

high commissioner in the

United Kingdom should

warm the hearts of con-

spiracy theorists.

The story broke when

Clark was in Ottawa, and

when reporters asked for

her take on the appoint-

ment, her first comment

was that he’ll be a big

help in negotiating a free

trade agreement with the

European Union.

Students of Bill Vander

Zalm will know that he sees

the harmonized sales tax

and EU trade as an effort to

impose world government

and set B.C.’s sales tax rate

in Europe.

Early in his goofy anti-

HST campaign, Vander

Zalm claimed this was plan

B for world government

after the conspirators failed

to impose a global carbon

tax.

• By last year, there were

94,000 international stu-

dents in K-12, post-second-

ary and language schools

in B.C. According to the

advanced education minis-

try, if considered an export

service, international edu-

cation is B.C.’s fifth largest

export, accounting for seven

per cent of exports from

the province. Meanwhile in

B.C., discussion of inter-

national trade still tends to

revolve around lumber and

logs. And according to a

recent poll, Vander Zalm

is still considered by many

to be an authority on trade

and taxes.

Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com t f l e t c h e r @ b l a c k p re s s .ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

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PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Grenier

EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike D’Amour

REPORTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JR Rardon

SALES MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Stone

OFFICE MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Grenier

PRODUCTION MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . Marlene Parkin

CIRCULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Meredith

STUDENT REPORTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elena Rardon

COMMENTARY

It was with dark irony that, on the same day a Port Hardy man died in a boating acci-dent, the Gazette received its annual public-ser-vice reminder from the Canadian Safe Boating Council and SmartBoater.ca, urging boaters to always wear life jackets when on the water.

We do not yet know all the details about the tragedy that claimed the life of Port Hardy husband, father and grandfather Bob Davis last week. And this is not intended to point a finger of blame.

But Coast Guard rescuers report Davis was not wearing a personal floatation device when he was pulled from the water after his boat over-turned on a fishing outing.

A life jacket is not a guarantee of safety — there are no ironclad guarantees when we venture forth into the wilds of the North Island outdoors — but it is an affordable and easily accessible insurance policy.

Further, it is not enough to simply have the jacket on board. In experiments conducted by CSBC, volunteers were asked to jump into a pool and try to put on life jacket while in the water. All of them, CSCB reports, spoke of how difficult this seemingly simple task became once submerged.

So take your jackets onto the water and wear them. Please don’t be the next victim.

A new non-profi t soci-

ety has banded together

to re-open Port Mc-

Neill’s movie theatre,

the Gate House Com-

munity Association.

RCMP say vandalism

and incidents of graf-

fi ti are on the increase

in Port Hardy. Drop a

dime on these hooli-

gans at 250-949-6335.

Comments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected]

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support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical

Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

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Yes72%

No28%

Use the life jacket

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HST shifts tax burden onto regular folk

Dear editor,

Most folks who read the

Gazette see my column, but

I did not want to include

this bit of news in that

column, because I really

try to keep it positive. So

here goes my extracurricu-

lar stuff:

Last weekend I taught a

painting workshop in Port

Alberni and everything

was super-positive until we

got home and turned into

our driveway where I have

a nicely designed sign that

says: Gordon Henschel

Studio.

I should say I had a nice

sign, because it was gone!

Over the weekend some-

one had stolen it!

I’m still trying to figure

out a motive, if there is

any.

Why would anyone want

to have a sign that is obvi-

ously stolen?

Anyway, folks, I would

really appreciate any infor-

mation that you can offer.

Even if I don’t get the sign

back, it would be inter-

esting to know the back-

ground to this mystery.

Gordon HenschelPort McNeill

Is theft a sign of the times?

Dear editor,

I am writing in regards to

our regular council meet-

ing held on June 22, 2011

at the Community Center;

delegation: proposed mari-

na.

First, thank you to all

the attendees, approximate-

ly 50, who took the time

to come, listen and show

interest as to what is hap-

pening in our community.

Strong, open communica-

tion between the elected and

the qualified voters is the

only way we can share new

ideas and build a stronger

more viable community.

We need to talk, decide,

act and interact more with

one another.

Thank you to Mayor

(Gail) Neely for her open-

ing statements on how the

marina referendum started

back in 2007, for those of

us who were not here at the

time of voting. I do hope

the attendees left the meet-

ing with a broader under-

standing as to what we do

and why certain decisions

are made on council.

Do keep an open mind.

Promoting economic

prosperity will only help us

improve the quality of life

in Port Alice.

This is a wide, wonder-

ful field that plays a criti-

cal role in our society and

affects people's lives in a

profound way.

In 2007 the majority of

the electorate agreed to

building a marina, but

things have changed since

then, that is now known

and has been voiced by

many. Thank you!

Up until approximately

three months ago council

was not aware how many

people were opposed to the

proposed marina.

We do appreciate and

most importantly welcome

your ideas, thoughts and

solutions to the problems

we are facing on a daily

basis.

Finally we do need to

improve our quality of life.

A proper conception of

economic development

must embrace the concept

of sustainability, meeting

the needs of our current

generation without com-

promising the ability of

future generations.

We are not there yet but

we can do it together.

That is, our goal should

be to grow employers,

jobs and incomes without

compromising our natu-

ral serenity around us and

other assets.

Our time will come.

There are some exciting

times ahead of us.

The village upgrades are

continuing, Neucel is doing

well, new families are mov-

ing in and (there will be an)

election in the fall.

Things are improving and

will continue to do so as

long as we work together.

Once again, thank you to

all the attendees that came

out last week.

It brought a smile to my

face knowing people do

care.

Coun. Dawn Marie Martynyk Port Alice

Port Alice residents speak out on marina

Dear editor,

Is the HST for me?

I asked this question

when faced with how to

vote on the upcoming HST

referendum.

Oh yes, I have seen the

ads stating the HST is good

for business, good for jobs,

and good for government.

Yes, it will provide our

government with much

needed funds to provide

services.

Here is another simple

fact of the HST: families

will pay more!

Why is that?

Because more things‚–

like school supplies, text-

books, and teenager's cloth-

ing, even non-prescription

drugs ‚– are taxed.

Families that struggle

will now be paying HST

on second-hand clothing as

Thrift Stores will now have

to charge HST.

None of these are luxury

items, but the very essen-

tials families need to ensure

their children get a good

start in life. All of these

items were PST exempt,

remember?

Should Premier Clark

continue with her plan to

reduce the HST to 10 per

cent in 2012 that will help

families, right?

Under a 10 per cent HST

individuals will pay $1.3

billion more and business

and corporations will pay

$1.9 billion less.

The one-time-only rebate

promised for families will

not ever cover the costs of

the tax increase.

HST is not just a har-

monized tax, it’s a

tax shift.

The lion's share of taxes

will be paid by individu-

als and families ‚ many

of who struggle to make

ends meet‚while corpora-

tions will not pay their fair

share.

So I am voting YES to

extinguish the HST.

I would encourage all

citizens to do the same.

Shirley AcklandPort McNeill

Letter reflects wellDear editor,

I completely agree with the opinion expressed

by Ron Isaac regarding the incident between Scott

Gibson and Cody Hamilton.

I was also impressed by the manner in which

Cody responded and by the fact that he actually

felt he needed to respond.

Once again, he was courteous, articulate and

polite.

Youth – take note, please.

Brenda MolloyPort Hardy

"Under a 10 per cent HST individuals will pay $1.3 billion

more and business and corportations will pay $1.9

billion less."

Shirley Ackland

Dear editor,

I’m writing this letter as a

warning to fellow bikers.

About two weeks back at

the merge lane at Hwy. 19 and

Bear Cove Road I had a scary

encounter.

In retropect I should have

yielded at the merge, how-

ever I was confident in my

motorcycle’s ability to out-

accelerate the oncoming mini

van.

I did not count on the driver

of the van turning this into a

drag race.

On seeing me trying to

merge the driver accelerated

and I found myself doing 120-

km to avoid colliding with

this van.

After I was on the highway

this person tried for about a

kilometer to, in my opinion,

ram myself and my wife.

This person did not think

for a second had they suc-

ceeded in ramming me that

they would have maimed or

killed someone’s parents and

grandparents.

To give everyone a heads up,

it was a blue Ford minivan.

I got the plate number but

cannot tell you.

It shocks me there are peo-

ple insane enough to attempt a

rolling homicide — and they

live here.

Wayne DerksenPort Hardy

Bikers, watch your backs

"In 2007 the majority of the electorate agreed to building a marina, but things have changed since

then ... "

Dawn Martynyk

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June 21-July 21Watercolour and painting exhibit by artist Yvonne

Maximchuk at West Coast Community Craft Shop and Cafe Guido in Port Hardy. Painting cover the length of Canada from Maximchuk’s 2009 cross-country trip.

July 1Canada Day celebrations in Port McNeill: Kids fishing

derby, 9 a.m.-noon at harbour; Air show and barbecue at Port McNeill Airport 11 a.m. including free kids airplane rides; Tea time with Communities in Bloom, 1 p.m. at Port McNeill Museum; Kids on the Harbour games, prizes, general hilarity, 3 p.m. Info, PM Visitor Centre, 250-956-3131.

July 1Canada Day celebration at Storey’s Beach in Port

Hardy: Parade beginning at noon at curling club, games and barbecue in park. To enter parade or FMI, Tracey Sutton at 250-949-8731.

July 1Canada Day celebration in Port Alice: Oceanview

pancake breakfast, 10:30 a.m.; parade from Ozzieland to Community Centre at noon followed by cake and coffee;

picnic, games and live entertainment at Lions Park begin 2 p.m.

July 1Grand opening of Gatehouse Theatre in Port McNeill,

4 p.m. Ribbon-cutting and cake followed by movies at 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Info, [email protected]

July 2Tri-Port Music Festival, noon-7 p.m. at Cluxewe Resort.

Featuring Todd Butler, Turnpike Bandits, Richelle Andre and other acts across a spectrum of music styles. Children’s playground, concession, beer garden and vendors. Tickets $10 at Bo-Banee’s Cafe, Café Guido, Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce. Info, Dave 250-230-0776.

July 2Sointula Farmer’s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd

Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.

July 4-8Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Oceans”, 3-5 years

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July 9100 Years of BC Parks celebration, 10:30 a.m., new

Cape Scott parking lot near San Josef. Ribbon-cutting, interpretive tours, free lunch. Limited transportation

available by booking through Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce, 250-956-3131.

July 11-15Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Time Travellers”,

3-5 years 9:30-11:30 a.m., 5-9 years 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration $50, 250-949-3031 or [email protected]

July 13Open house and invitation to comment meeting on

Cape Scott Wind Farm project, 5-8 p.m., Providence Place in Port Hardy.

July 15-17Annual Filomi Days celebration in Port Hardy; theme

“Glory Days” recalls the glory of its fishing, logging and mining heritage. Filomi sailboat exhibition, street hockey tournament, volleyball much more. Volunteers still encouraged to take part. FMI, Debbie Huddlestan, 250-949-6888. For table rentals, call Tara McCart 250-949-7697.



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9 a.m.-noon each day. Cost $10 per child. To register or for info, 250-949-6844.

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• Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00 -2:00.

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• PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in. Family Place (back door).

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• Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity Centre Game

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• PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm.

• The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub.

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July 22-24Annual Alert Bay ArtFest in Alert Bay. Painting,

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July 30Annual Boardwalk Craft Fair and salmon BBQ at

Telegraph Cove. For more information, contact Gordon Graham at 250-928-3131.



July 31Fishing Derby at Telegraph Cove from dawn until 4

p.m. All proceeds donated to the Salmon Enhancement Program. FMI, Gordon Graham, 250-928-3131.

August 2-5Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “To the Rescue”,


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August 13Sointula Farmer’s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd


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August 20Orcafest in Port McNeill; theme: “Scales and Tales ...

and other fish stories!” Parade, market stalls and food vendors, library book sale, logger sports, slo-pitch tour-nament. Parade entry forms and booth rentals available through Chamber of Commerce office.

August 27Sointula Salmon Day celebration and farmer’s market

at the ballfield. Barbecue, games, artisans, bakers, gar-deners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.

September 3Hyde Creek Day returns after four-year absence.

Parade, horseback demonstrations, kids games and pet-ting zoo, vendors, firewood sale, 50/50 draw and more. Proceeds to Community Recreation Association. To reserve vendor table call Guylaine, 250-956-3622.

September 10Tri Port Dragon Boat Society’s second annual dragon

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September 10 and 11Mt. Waddington Regional Fall Fair at Port Alice

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Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST and reinstating the PST in conjunction with the GST?

District of Port HardyNotice of

Intention to Dispose of Property by Lease

The District of Port Hardy gives notice of its

intention to lease the lower floor at 7110 Market

Street to Port Hardy Heritage Society, which

intends to continue to operate a museum on the

premises. The lease will be effective for a five-

year term from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2016

with an optional five-year renewal term. Annual

rent is $1.00. This notice is given to fulfil the

District’s responsibilities under Community Charters. 26(3).

Gloria Le Gal

Director of Corporate Services

Mike D’AmourGazette staff

PORT ALICE—The last chance to fund

a marina using grant money has vanished,

but the notion is still alive, said the ham-

let’s mayor.

“The dream isn’t dead, but it will be

rejigged,” Gail Neely told the Gazette.

Neely told council — and more than 40

citizens during a regular meeting June 22

at the community centre — the provincial-

ly-funded Towns For Tomorrow grant was

the last one to be denied.

Other grants had been applied for, but

were given the thumbs down, including an

Island Coastal Economic Trust’s applica-

tion.

“They didn’t think our business plan was

strong enough,” admitted Neely.

However, it seems the tide has turned

against the marina idea since Port Alice

residents narrowly voted yes on the project

in 2007.

“There’s been a change of heart, times

have changed,” said Coun. Dawn Marie

Martynyk.

Still, there was criticism directed at the

mayor and council by some citizens who

believed $2 million was still earmarked for

a new marina.

“One of our residents saw our financial

plan and noticed a large amount of money

was being spent on the marina,” Martynyk

recalled.

Adding fuel to that fire was an article

in the Gazette that stated Port Alice was

spending $2 million on a marina.

“But that all depended on us getting

grant money, because we tried to explain

to (people in Port Alice) we couldn’t do it

without that grant money,” said Martynyk.

“The marina was going to be funded with

grants and that has been well known to

people for the last four years,” she said.

A petition to kill the marina was circu-

lated as well as a “damning letter,” said

the mayor, who said she felt some of the

attacks were personal.

But Neely and others maintain a new

marina would breathe life into the stagnant

economy.

“It would open up tourism for Port Alice

because right now we have very little,” said

the mayor.

“The marine tourism is out there but it

goes by because we’re not on the marine

map.”

The town originally wanted a 75-slip

marina, but has reduced to 20 or 25 in a

scaled down plan.

“It would mean a better profile in the

eyes of tourists and would create some

seasonal jobs,” said Neely.

Marina not dead, but is on life support

Duncan defends Port McNeill office closure

Police arrested two

men and seized thou-

sands of dollars in mar-

ijuana during an opera-

tion Sunday.

Port Hardy RCMP

members executed a

search warrant on a

Carnarvon Road resi-

dence where they seized

a quantity of marijuana,

non-prescription medi-

cations, drug parapher-

nalia and a quantity

of cash. The value of

the seized drugs has an

estimated $8000 street

value.

Mounties will be rec-

ommending a charge

of possession for the

purpose of trafficking

for a 38-year-old male

resident of Port Hardy.

A second man was

not charged.

Port Hardy man charged in pot bust

While the Gazette didn’t get the

chance to talk to John Duncan, MP

for Vancouver Island North, he did

send the following short message

explaining why he closed his local

office:

Given the current budget realities,

I have decided to close my Port Mc

Neill office.

I remain committed to ensuring

residents in the North Island have

continued support and resources.

This is why I have designated a

staff member to be the point of con-

tact for North Island constituents.

The designated staff member will

make regular visits to ensure people

have the face-to-face contact, ser-

vice and support they need from

their Member of Parliament.

Residents will still be able to

reach my office toll free at 1-800-

667-8404 and my staff will continue

to arrange meetings for me with

all constituents in Vancouver Island

North.


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More Canadians are choosing to buy organic fruits and vegetables. Health Canada has standards in place to ensure that products that are labeled “organic” are truly so. We spend $2 billion per year on organic foods and it continues to grow.

Aerosol inhalers are still very much used in the treatment of lung conditions like asthma. Often these inhalers are not shaken before use. If this isn’t done, the proper dose will not be received.

We keep hearing of the benefits that regular walking has on our health. To quantify the amount of walking, Alzheimers disease (AD) researchers showed that walking 8 km per week slowed the progression of the disease in AD patients and in those with mild cognitive impairment. This also works for those without an AD diagnosis by helping those areas of the brain responsible for memory.

There is so much research being done in the treatment of so many diseases. Our pharmacists work hard to keep current on what’s new in the world of drug therapy.

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Music fest features range of styles

New society to re-open Port McNeill theatre

J.R. RardonGazette staffHaving previ-

ously worked with

music festivals in

Victoria, Vancouver

and Courtenay, Port

Hardy resident Dave

Stevenson has long

wanted to see a similar

outdoor festival on the

North Island.

On July 2, he’ll get

his wish when the first

Tri-Port Music Festival

kicks off at noon at

Cluxewe Resort.

With the help of

a tourism grant,

Stevenson secured a

diverse group of art-

ists that include guitar-

ist and funnyman Todd

Butler of Courtenay,

the seven-piece con-

temporary coun-

try group Turnpike

Bandits of Victoria,

and singer-songwriter

Richelle Andre of Port

McNeill, who appeared

as part of the open-

ing act for bluesman

Tim Williams to close

the recent North Island

Concert Society sea-

son.

Stevenson is team-

ing up with the concert

society for the festival,

relying on its mem-

bers’ expertise in ticket

sales, vendor booths

and treasury matters.

“It’s something I

always wanted to see up

here,” said Stevenson,

who performs in his

own band and who has

worked the sound sys-

tem for the Alert Bay

MusicFest.

“I knew there were

a couple of good local

bands, and when I was

talking with Malcolm

(Fleeton, of NICS),

we decided we want-

ed some good acts up

here; quality acts.”

Xanthic Blue, a

power-rock group

from Victoria, and

singer-songwriter Joey

Clarkson of Courtenay

also appear on the bill,

which features a wide

array of music styles.

“It’s kind of an eclec-

tic, diverse kind of fes-

tival,” Stevenson said.

“It’s not one kind of

music — and that’s by

design — to appeal to

the greatest possible

audience.”

In addition to the

grant, which he saw

advertised at the

Regional District of

Mount Waddington

office, Stevenson

attracted a variety of

local sponsors to pro-

vided financial or in-

kind support for the

festival and secured

the use of Cluxewe

Resort from owner

Dale Peeler.

In the worst-case

scenario the bands

and advertising will

at least be paid for,

Stevenson said. Best-

case, fans turn out and

the festival can return

and even grow, per-

haps with the aid of

additional grants he

plans to apply for.

“I know Dale would

like to do this again,

if it’s successful. If we

can, we could have a

two-day festival next

year.”

A covered stage will

be set up and several

tents for vendors, but

in case of inclement

weather the festival

will be moved to the

Civic Centre in Port

Hardy.

J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL — Three

years ago, Port McNeill’s

movie theatre was brought

back into existence after

being shuttered for nearly a

quarter-century.

A new non-profit society

is making sure it stays open

with an eye toward making

the newly named Gatehouse

Theatre a gathering place

for residents interested in

any form of the arts.

“People are really excited

about this whole thing,”

said Terry Ruth Eissfeldt

of Gatehouse Community

Association, a newly formed

non-profit society that has

taken over operation of the

former Pioneer Theatre and

will host a grand opening

event tomorrow beginning

at 4 p.m.

The grand opening will

feature a ribbon-cutting and

cake, and be followed at 5

p.m. by the society’s first

movie showing, Rio. A sec-

ond movie, Sucker Punch,

will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

Visitors at the opening

can also find out more about

Gatehouse Community

Association and how to join

the organization, which

will operate as a non-profit

society.

“The idea with the name

of the association is that

the gates are open for all;

inclusivity is emphasized

for every art form, and that

people feel comfortable

coming in.”

Beginning with tomor-

row’s grand opening, the

group plans to show mov-

ies three times a week.

A “classic” movie will

screen each Tuesday, a pre-

DVD release movie every

Friday evening, and a fam-

ily-oriented matinee each

Saturday afternoon. The

Saturday matinee kicks off

this weekend as well, with

Win Win.

All movie tickets are $5,

and the concession will be

running.

In the future, Gatehouse

plans to hold live theatre

and hopes to host various

organizations on the North

Island in events ranging

from theatre to concerts to

dance recitals.

Previously, Eissfeldt ran

Great Fish Productions,

which put on dinner theatre,

an Oktoberfest and themed

dinners including a medi-

eval feast and pirate feast.

The theatre was closed

this spring by Steve

Jackman, who purchased

and re-opened the facil-

ity as Pioneer Theatre in

March, 2008, for the first

time since it was shut down

in 1985.

While operating the the-

atre, Jackman showed DVD

movies and Vancouver

Canucks games, and

hosted concerts, recitals,

the Missoula Children’s

Theatre and fund-raisers

like the Rotary Club’s Polio

Plus fashion show.

“I want to honour Steve

for what he did and all the

time and effort he put into

this,” Eissfeldt said. “He

put a lot of money in to

bring it to code.”

Eissfeldt purchased

Jackman’s digital projec-

tor, lights and sound equip-

ment and said Gatehouse

received a “very favour-

able” lease agreement on

the building from General

Properties, Inc.

Gatehouse will not con-

tinue liquor sales that

Jackman had through a

license in the theatre’s loft.

For the past two weeks,

volunteer work parties have

been working in the theatre,

re-painting and remodeling

the lobby and preparing it

for tomorrow’s opening.

The Gatehouse

Community Association

includes founding members

Chris and Karen Stewart,

Kathy Martin and Mei Ling

Trevor. For more informa-

tion, call Eissfeldt at 250-

956-2090 or email gate-

[email protected].

Todd Butler of Courtenay and local singer-songwriter Richelle Andre are among the acts scheduled to perform at the first Tri-Port Music Festival Saturday at Cluxewe Resort.

J.R. Rardon photos


Children’s Fishing Derby (At the Port McNeill Harbour)9am-12pmMust have a lifejacket & a parent or guardianPrize for boy’s and girl’s biggest fish

Port McNeill Airport’s Canada

Day Begins at 11am with Flag Raising ceremony Followed by:

“Tea Time” with Commu

Bloom 1pm-3pm at the Port McNeill MWelcoming Artists in Residenc

“Kids on the Harbour”

Day

Port McNeill Harbour (weathe

For more informa

250-956-3131Grand Opening of the

Gate House Theater @ 4pmRibbon cutting & introduction of the new

5pm Family movie-Free popcorn7:30pm Pre-release movie

$5 per movie

Tri-Port Music Festival

For more information

250-230-0776 or

Hyde Creek Day

September 3, 201110:30am-4:00pm

To reserve a table please contact

Guylaine 250-956-3622

Bring the family & join Hyde Creek residents in celebrating

their community.The festivity will begin with a parade and continue through

the day with horseback demonstrations, vendor area, games, petting zoo, firewood

sale, 50/50 draw & more!All proceeds go to the Hyde Creek Recreational Society

July 2nd, 2011Cluxewe Resort, Port Hardy

12:00pm - 7:00pmMusic festival on the North Island featuring local bands & bands from Victoria & Courtenay.Featuring:

$10 - tickets available at Café Guido, Port Hardy & Port McNeill Chambers of Commerce & Bobanee’s Café

Thank you to our sponsors: Dave Landon Motors, EJ Klassen, NAPA Auto Parts, CAB Automotive Supply, Macandale’s, Coastal Community Credit Union, Providence Place, Quarterdeck Inn, North Island Gazette, Graphics West, The Port, Keta Cable, Seto’s Wok & Grill, K&K Electric, Neucel Specialty Celluse & Regional District of Mount Waddington.

Richell AndreTodd Butler

Xanthic BluesJoey Clarkson

Turnpike Bandits& more

Produced by: Centerpiece Productions, & North Island Concert Society. For more info: 250-230-0776 or [email protected]

AROU

ND T

OWN

My sincere thanks for the loving

care, encouragement and support

received during my lengthy stay

in the Port Hardy Hospital.

Thank you to the entire staff &

Dr. deWit.

Special thanks to the dedicated

nurses & home transition team.

With appreciationPatti Prestwich, Sandra & Mark

ThankYou

J.R. RardonGazette staff

SEVEN MILE — The

greening of Seven Mile

Landfill is under way — in

more than one way.

A large mound of contami-

nated soils recently deposited

here has been placed over the

completed Phase 1 section of

landfill, and will be hydro-

seeded to create a smooth,

grassy slope over the North

Island’s trash.

The final biocover should

also serve to mitigate meth-

ane gas emissions from the

facility.

“We have strong con-

fidence the biocover will

reduce the release of methane

gas,” said Patrick Donaghy,

operations manager for the

Regional District of Mount

Waddington.

Donaghy said the high

organic content of the soil,

which is contaminated pri-

marily with traces of metals,

provides microorganisms that

ingest methane and convert it

to carbon dioxide.

While both are greenhouse

gases, methane is capable of

trapping roughly 50 times

more heat than an equivalent

amount of CO2, according to

the Intergovernmental Panel

on Climate Change.

The Regional District has

tested the level of methane

emissions from various spots

in the landfill for baseline

data, and will do follow-up

tests at those locations in

the future to determine the

degree of methane mitigation,

Donaghy said.

Hazco delivered the soils

from an industrial site in the

Cowichan Valley to Seven

Mile Landfill in March.

The company paid RDMW

to dump the soil under a con-

tract that included providing

the on-site soil placement

and hydro-seeding currently

under way.

“We’re using one excavator,

one bulldozer and three rock

trucks,” Hazco manager Brian

Fagan said.

“The dozer and one truck

are Hazco’s; the rest are local

contractors.”

The contaminated soils were

combined with HOG fuel —

composted waste wood — and

biosolids from the wastewater

treatment plant.

Leftover material was used

to fill and create a roadway

around the landfill’s lower

containment ponds.

Hazco also removed 11

fish totes filled with various

household hazardous waste,

like paint, paint-thinner,

oil, and many containers of

unidentified liquids.

The RDMW, in turn, used

a portion of the extra income

to pay Hazco to move other

material on the site, including

the HOG fuel pile.

“We’re trying to make

improvements to the landfill

in a way that makes it more

functional,” Donaghy said.

“One one hand, we’re using

some of these soils to buttress

the less stable surfaces, which

are basically sand hills.

“But it’s aesthetic as well as

reinforcing the structure.”

Cleaning and greening landfill

Thursday, June 30, 2011 www.northislandgazette.com

Daytripping

Hello ball! Intrepid reporter and part time golfer, J.R.

Rardon, addresses a golf ball during a recent visit to Seven Hills golf club.

Goodbye ball! Rardon finishes high after ripping a hard,

long one.Mike D’Amour photos

Left — Seven Hills Golf & Country Club pro, Kevin Black, (above), view of the clubhouse where they serve the best hotdog in the world, according to the author.

Mike D’Amour photos

This is the first of several Daytripper columns that will appear in the North

Island Gazette throughout the summer. The purpose is to highlight places

and things to do on the North Island — and believe us there is plenty to see

and do — that are close and easy on the wallet.

Mike D’AmourGazette editor

The excuses began days before

we left to visit Seven Hills Golf &

Country Club.

“Geez, I guess I haven’t golfed

since last year,” I told J.R. Rardon,

my coworker and golf partner for

the day.

“I haven’t golfed in, man, must be

TWO years,” he replied.

Damn, not even on the course yet

and he one-upped me. That, how-

ever, proved to be an ominous omen

— Rardon spanked me throughout

the nine holes we played at the

truly spectacular course, just a short

distance down Hwy. 30 — the Port

Alice Road — and another left a

couple of klicks down at Seven Hills

Road.

I won’t make excuses for my poor

play. I didn’t tell Rardon about my

two sprained ankles and the unex-

plained double-vision that suddenly

affected me, starting on the very first

hole of the beautifully maintained

nine-hole course that — if played

twice — is a par 70, 6,300 yards off

the blues, 5954 off the white tees.

A member-owned course, the

club has all the amenities any golfer

would expect: putting and practice

greens, driving range, a fully stocked

pro shop, restaurant/lounge and a

clubhouse.

The pro, Kevin Black, is a person-

able fellow with a deep knowledge

of the course and a handicap so low

just hearing it scarred me for life.

(Just a quick aside here to tell you

I had the best hotdog I’d ever eaten

at the club’s restaurant. Called the

Double-beagle it’s described as “a

massive, naturally smoked dog on

a thick piece of garlic toasted bread

with cheese melted in the middle.”

Plenty of fixin’s are available — I

had mine with fried onions and a

couple of condiments — and starts

at four bucks. It was a heck of a deal

and required four or five napkins.)

Anyway, back to the golf.

Part of what makes this course

such a pleasure — and a challenge

— to play are the frequent elevation

changes and the undulating greens

that really take a good eye and a

steady hand.

For those who might have heard

me swearing on those very green,

those were simple words of affection

for something that challenged me so

much. I for one, don’t mind the odd

three-putt. It was those $#%&# four-

putts that drove me to use words usu-

ally reserved for Quentin Tarantino

movies.

Still, the course is easy to walk, if

you like that kind of thing and don’t

mind not having somewhere to put

your beer.

SCOREGolf, which calls itself the

“voice of Canadian golf” had this

to say about Seven Hills: The high-

est rated golf course at this facil-

ity scored 6, making it strong local

course — only a few small areas for

improvement.

I say pshaw, the only room for

improvement on that course lies with

the guy swinging my clubs.

As for value, this is about as rea-

sonable as it gets folks: nine holes

for $20 — 25 bucks on Saturdays —

and $35 for a full 18 holes through-

out the week. Cheap enough for me

to get revenge very, very soon.

Call 250-949-9818 for more info.

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North Island Tire & WheelHardy Bay ContractingBoods BooteryMalone’s Oceanside BistroLes StoreyHardy BuoysA&WSporty’sYour Dollar Store With More The Cove Dunlop’s Home HardwareSpike Top CedarThe SourceGeisler ConstructionMonks Office SupplyFlashpoint Custom GoldsmithVaso’s TV & Carpet SalesYates North Island Funeral Services The Clothes InnBeaver Harbour Industries Vancouver Island Insurance CentresCoastal Communities Credit Union Stryker ElectronicsFree Spirit Charters

First Choice FitnessMo’s RestaurantTrue ValueTami’s Northern Gardens & SpecialtiesSalon SafariTina’s Hobby Nook Julia & Brittany’s Hair SalonPort Hardy BulldozingAlex’s Little Critters Pet ShopPort Hardy Liquor Store Staff & CustomersKelley’s ChocolatesGraphics West Pearson & AssociatesRockproRCMP Port Hardy DetachmentPort Hardy Volunteer Fire Dept.School District #85 Custodians & TransportationSchool District #85 Maintenance Dept. Hardy Building SupplyThe Thunderbird MallAPI Quarterdeck Pub & RestaurantNorth Island Gazette

The Port Hardy Secondary School, Class of 2011, would like to sincerely thank the many individuals and businesses for their very generous donations. We couldn’t have done it without your support. From our hearts, Thank you.

A special Thank you to all the teachers, parents and relatives who gave so freely of their time and resources to create our special event. There are too many to mention all, but a few deserve special recognition. Robert Fyles, Colleen Martin, Lori Walker, Malcom Fleeton, Cathie Poje, Sharon Sorrell, Jason Voth, Susan Bjarnason, Lynda Heavenor,

Megan Cadwallader, Deanna Okimaw, Nikole McLaughlin, Greg Geisler, Vicki Howard, Kimberley Kufaas & Kelley Geisler. Thank you to the grade 11 parents and students.

We apologize if anyone was inadvertently missed. We have had incredible support from so many people. Your continued faith in the future of our PHSS grads is greatly appreciated by the parents staff and students.

Thank you.

Photo courtesy of Lifetouch Photography



SPORTS & RECREATIONSubmit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected] • Deadline 10 am Monday

on deckTell us about items of interest to the sports community.

July 4-8Hockey camp

Clayton Stoner’s Vancouver Island Hockey Clinic, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Sessions for age groups 7-10, 11-13, 14-16. $395 for the week. Registration and additional information online at www.

progressivehockey.com.

Figure skatingPort McNeill FSC Learn to Skate program, Week 2. Sessions 2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. each day, Chilton Regional Arena. Registration $75. Info, Elizabeth at 250-956-3995.

July 11-15Hockey camp

Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills Camp at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Power skating, individual skills and off-ice strength and stability training sessions. Ages 6-up. Registration $425; info and registration at www.loulemirehockeycamp.com

July 14-17Slo-pitch

Filomi Days slo-pitch tournament at Beaver Harbour Park. Wood bats only, scheduled around parade and other Filomi Days events. Number of teams limited; info David, 250-949-7221.

July 16Golf

Ladies Open Tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $45; registration deadline July 8. To register call Seven Hills, 250-949-9818.

Street hockeyBrian Burns Memorial Street Hockey Tourney, Port Hardy. Divisions for youths 5-8 years, 9-12, 13-16, 17-over and ladies. Registration $50, deadline July 10. Forms available at North Star Cycle and Sports in Port Hardy. Info, Sue, 250-949-7617.

Driver enjoys van-tastic debutJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL —

Chris Beattie of Port

Hardy finally realized

his longstanding dream

of competing in a drag

race.

He would really

enjoy it if his next race

includes a dream car.

Beattie piloted

his family’s 2008

Chevrolet minivan to

a surprising runner-

up showing Sunday in

the street class final

of the North Island

Timing Association’s

first drag-racing points

series event at Port

McNeill Airport.

“He’s been wanting

to race for years,” said

Susan Beattie, Chris’s

wife. “So I finally

said, ‘Aw, just race the

van.’”

As Chris piloted

the silver, 6-cylin-

der Uplander through

elimination heats and

closed in on a berth in

the final, the crowd in

the bleachers began to

get behind the unlikely

dragster.

With the 53-car field

featuring a dragster

and multiple pro and

super-pro competitors

with chrome pipes,

giant tires and cus-

tom paint jobs, it was

Beattie’s family wagon

that drew a hearty ova-

tion from fans in the

bleachers as he rolled

up the approach road

for the final heat.

When he was nar-

rowly beaten by the

Toyota Tacoma pick-

up of Nanaimo’s Carl

Rasmussen, that same

crowd groaned in dis-

appointment.

In more traditional

drag-racing action,

Port McNeill’s Terry

Mackay topped the

Super-pro field to claim

his first home-track vic-

tory since racing began

on the one-eighth mile

airport strip in 2009.

Matched for the

second straight year

against Courtenay’s

Ken Anderson, Mackay

turned the tables and

defeated Anderson to

reverse last year’s run-

ner-up finish.

“We’re all here for

the fun, but there’s

nothing wrong with

winning, either,” said

Mackay. “I’m happy

it was a win for Port

McNeill and happy for

the track. It’s been a

good two days.”

After racing in the

1970s, Mackay, 65,

had pretty much retired

from the sport before

buying a car and jump-

ing back into drag rac-

ing three years ago.

He admitted his 1974

Chevy Vega, a new

model when he began

racing, was something

of a “nostalgia” car at

this point.

The two-day event

got off to a bit of a

slow start Saturday as

organizers and drivers

waiting out threaten-

ing skies. But the rains

held off, and Sunday’s

competition was held

for the most part in

bright sunshine.

“We pulled it off,”

race organizer Maureen

“Mo” Anderson said.

“We had six people not

show up because they

were afraid of rain,

but we pulled off two

races.”

When it was all fin-

ished Sunday afternoon,

Beattie and fellow Port

Hardy racer Collin

Shaw re-installed the

van’s back seats while

Susan and their kids,

Brandon and Liron,

loaded the rest of the

family gear that was

unloaded for racing.

Asked if he thought

his first drag race

would take place in a

van — and result in a

spot in the final, Beattie

laughed.

“No,” he said. “I’ve

been asking (Susan) for

a race car for years. She

said, ‘We can’t afford

it, we can’t afford it.’

But it’s something I

always wanted to do.”

By the time the fam-

ily was packed, Susan

seemed ready to relent,

suggesting they might

look into a Pontiac

Sunfire, which another

driver raced.

If so, it won’t go to

waste. It doesn’t sound

like Chris has the bug

out of his system.

“I think I’m gonna

be hooked on this,” he

said with a smile. “It’s

a lot of fun.”

Street hockey returns to Filomi Days lineupGazette staffThe Brian Burns Memorial

Street Hockey Tournament

will return to the Filomi

Days lineup after a one-year

absence.

The tourney, to be held

on Hastings Street July 16

features play in several divi-

sions for players from 5

years through adult, male

and female.

Registration cost is $50

per team, and the dead-

line to sign up is July 10.

Registration forms are avail-

able at North Star Cycle and

Sports on Market Street.

For more info, call Sue at

250-949-7617 or Dave at

250-949-7221.

Filomi Days slo-pitchThe Filomi Days slo-pitch

tournament also returns

this summer, with a limited

field of teams competing at

Beaver Harbour ballfields

July 15-17.

The tournament schedule

will be Filomi-friendly, with

breaks to take in the parade

and other major events, tour-

ney director David Deans

said. For more info, call

Deans at 250-949-7221.

Port McNeill driver Terry Mackay achieves liftoff en route to winning the Super-pro division Sunday in the North Island Timing Association's first drag racing event of the season at Port McNeill Airport. Below, Tim Walton of Port McNeill gets a grip, and Collin Shaw and Chris Beattie of Port Hardy re-install the middle seats in Beattie's minivan after he drove it to second place in the street class final. J.R. Rardon photos

"I think I'm gonna be

hooked on this."

Chris Beattie

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PORT HARDY TROPICSThe U-15 boys soccer team claimed the divisional

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Demoe, Isaac claim titlesGazette staffSEVEN HILLS —

Tim Demoe took top

honours among men

and Brenda Isaac won

the women’s divi-

sion last weekend

as the Loggers Golf

Invitational tourna-

ment made a success-

ful return after a four-

year hiatus.

Demoe fired an

18-hole net score of

73, one stroke better

than runnerup Scott

Mitchell.

Isaac shot 98 to top

the women’s field.

The tournament drew

123 golfers for two days

of play, split into three

flights. Players were

treated to a steak dinner

following each flight,

and the Seven Hills Golf

and Country Club main

room was laden with

an impressive array of

prizes donated by local

businesses.

“These guys were

phenomenal,” tourney

co-organizer Bill Gray

said of the sponsors. “I

couldn’t believe it.”

Among the top prize-

winners was Doug

Schofield, who drove

off with a full set of

new truck tires from

Kal Tire for landing

closest to the “squig-

gly line” on the ninth

fairway.

Long drive prizes,

donated by Landon

Motors and Lemare

Lake Logging, went

to Stu Smith, Toby

Roberts and Carol

Whyte. Closest-to-the

pin prizes, courtesy of

Gus’s Bar and Grill,

were won by Bob

Isaac, Carolyn Fuzi

and Glenn Moore.

On behalf of the

tournament committee,

Gray thanked all the

sponsors, the staff of

Mount Cain Restaurant

and Seven Hills man-

ager Kevin Black for

their efforts.

“It was another suc-

cessful Logger’s golf

tournament, and this

will continue to be big

with your continued

help,” said Gray, who

assured the tournament

will return next sum-

mer.

All proceeds raised

from the event are

given to local charity.

Lito Pineda of Port McNeill employs his best billiards form to a putt Sunday. At right, Nick Bono of Woss chips from the reeds alongside the first green. J.R. Rardon photos

Gazette staffPORT HARDY —

Glen Day bracketed

Sunday’s stock-car

racing action with a

pair of wins at Tri-Port

Speedway, but Justin

Reusch was the top

point-scorer to extend

his season points lead.

Day won the open-

ing trophy dash, then

outdueled Reusch to

win the main event.

Between those races,

Reusch claimed vic-

tory in the first heat

and Daniel Hovey won

the second heat.

Reusch, who had the

fastest qualifying time,

finished with 97 points

for the day and has a

391-point season total,

with Day second at

316. Three other driv-

ers are separated by

just seven points in a

battle for third, though

all are well back of the

leaders.

After racing for three

straight weekends, the

Tri-Port Motor Sports

Club will take a break

before returning to the

track for its next event

Saturday, July 9, at 7

p.m.

Day, Reusch split at Tr-Port Speedway

Down and dirtyRyan Rushton of the Hyde Creek Hillbillys slides safely into second base as Greg Johnson of the Port McNeill Rangers tries to corral a pickoff throw at Hyde Creek Ballpark. The Hillbillys claimed a 12-1 win in Sunday's game, their third straight in North Vancouver Island Baseball League play. After a break for Canada Day weekend, the league will resume play July 7. J.R. Rardon photo

Thursday, June 30, 2011 www.northislandgazette.comSports & Recreation 17

Season wraps upGazette staffPORT HARDY — The

North Island youth soccer

season wrapped up with

a flourish last weekend,

as teams from throughout

the region converged on

local fields for the annual

Port Hardy Youth Soccer

tournament.

Participants came from

Alert Bay, Port Alice, Port

McNeill and Sointula to

join the host association

for three days of competi-

tion and fun.

In the end, all of the

titles in divisional play

(12-over) went to Port

Hardy and Port McNeill

teams.

Port McNeill claimed

the U-18 mixed champi-

onship with a 2-1 win

over Port Hardy.

The Port Hardy Tropics

earned the U-15 boys

championship with

a 2-1 win over Port

McNeill Team 2, while

Port McNeill’s Princess

Hagithas downed Port

Hardy’s Blue Strikers for

the U-15 girls title.

In U-12 play, Port

Hardy’s Wolverines

avenged a previous loss

in the final of the Port

McNeill Mud Bowl by

edging Port McNeill 2-1

for the boys crown.

A pair of Port McNeill

teams squared off in the

U-12 girls final, with the

Beliebers topping the

Divas for the title.

Clockwise from left: Austin Cook of Alert Bay clears the ball as goalie Frank Smith looks on; teammates Kaleigh Harris and Saphron Purdy of Port Hardy celebrate Harris's goal; goalie Keenan Saunders of Port Hardy steels himself as Ty Klein-Beekman of Port Alice bears down for a shot. J.R. Rardon photos

McNeill school claims one last checkers cup

Cheslakees Elementary winners in the Charlie Cup Checkers competi-tion join contest founder David Lyon for a photo after receiving their awards last week. J.R. Rardon photo

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL —

Cheslakees Elementary

School wrapped up the 29th

annual Charlie Cup checkers

competition by winning its

second straight champion-

ship this month.

There won't be a three-

peat.

The Port McNeill school

will be converted to an early

learning centre and kinder-

garten and current students

will join the population at

nearby Sunset Elementary

School this fall.

But those students went out

with a bang in the yearlong

checkers competition, found-

ed and hosted by David Lyon

of Sointula.

In games played throughout

the school year, Cheslakees

students won 13 points by

sweeping five-game match-

es against Lyon. No other

school earned a point.

Natasha Grafton, a Grade 5

student, claimed MVP hon-

ours and received a plaque as

well as an iPod Video with

accessories.

Jada Koskela-Laboucane,

Grade 4, was awarded Most

Inspirational and won a

Nikon Coolpix digital cam-

era and 8gb memory card.

All of the winning students

at Cheslakees received cer-

tificates and home-burned

music CDs from Lyon.

Students at other North

Island schools also got into

the prize haul.

Alicia O'Neil of Fort

Rupert Elementary in Port

Hardy won the Best Sport

Award and claimed a Garmin

GPS unit with MP3 player.

Jasmine Dayley of

Port Hardy's Eagle View

Elementary and Gwen

Trafton of A.J. Elliott in

Sointula were runners-up for

the best sport.

Cheslakees closes its doors

having won six of the past

seven Charlie Cup checkers

championships overall.


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Mary Polak, Minister of Aboriginal

Relations and Reconciliation,

announced a new Minister’s

Advisory Council on Aboriginal

Women that will provide advice to

government and other organizations

on how to improve the quality of life

for Aboriginal women across British

Columbia.

Polak announced the council June

17 in Vancouver at the Collaboration

to End Violence: National Aboriginal

Women’s Forum.

The council will be chaired by

Wendy Grant-John, a mother, grand-

mother and the first woman to be

elected chief of the Musqueam

Nation.

“One of the things we heard at the

national Aboriginal women’s forum

was that government needs to listen

to Aboriginal women when develop-

ing programs and policy, to make

sure they are culturally appropriate

and accessible,” said Polak. “Wendy

Grant-John is uniquely suited to the

role of chair for this new coun-

cil, and I look forward to working

with her to better support Aboriginal

women and their families.”

The council will report to govern-

ment through Polak.

Grant-John and Polak will identify

up to eight other council members,

including Métis, urban and rural rep-

resentatives.

For more information including the

Terms of Reference for the Minister’s

Advisory Council on Aboriginal

Women, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/arr

Program to help

Aboriginal women

Cassie Bea HuntAug 17, 1917 - May 14, 2011

A Memorial tea to be Sat July 9th 2-4 Port Alice Legion

In Leu of flowers please make a donation to the Port Alice Cops For Cancer Tour De Rock Box 46,

Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0

Cassie, worked in flight room at Airforce Base/Winnipeg for 30+ years. She retired & moved BC

close to her daughter & family.She lived in Chilliwack, Port Alice & The Gardens - Qualicum Beach.

Cassie is survived by daughter Audrey Clark, grandson Rodney Clark, granddaughter

Roxanna- Troy Henderson; great grandsons Trevor, Neil, Ryan-Faith, Russel-Ashley; great granddaughters Abi & Crystal, Amber; great great grandsons Austin, Logan, Christian great great granddaughters Breanna & Alisha; sisters, Rose Hamlan, Jose-Ernie Swift, Stella & Nellie

Capp; nieces/nephews Sandy, Darlene-Doug, Judy-Ed,Shirley-Al, Dean, Barry, Joseph,

Thomas, Lindell, William-Janice, Maxine-Mike & Rachel; extended family, Deb, Wayne-Cathy, Shirley, Wayne in Australia, May & Roy, girls,

Gail & others to numerous to mention.Predeceased by Marie/Fred Capp, Henry, Eddie & Freddy Capp, Kaye/Joe Kurdziel, Anne/Jake,

Evelyn Dyck, Sid Hamlan & Lyle Clark.

North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland

Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities

Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED

9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247

11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 12:00 noon Bible Study11:00 am Midweek Eucharist

Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available

Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill

(across from Firehall)Sunday

10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs

Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-223411/11

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP“A non-traditional connecting point

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- Food, Fellowship & Encouragement- Home-Group gatherings and studies

now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens

at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life?

Everyone is welcome!11/11

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton

250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”

Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups

10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting

Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education

250-949-824311/11

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am

3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pmAlert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH

2501 Mine RoadSunday

9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service

7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm

Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

For information contact

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(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125

11/11

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St

Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pmTuesday Prayer 7:30 pm

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250-949-6466Pastor George & Karen Ewald

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11/11

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Sunday Services - 4pm

Reverend Rob Hutchison1-250-949-6247

Box 159, Port AliceYou are extended a special invitation to

share in our Services11/11

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533

Email: [email protected] Worship & Sunday School

9:00amThursdays 4 pm Bible Study

Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek EucharistReverend Rob Hutchison

All Welcome

175 Cedar Street Port McNeill11/11

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)

Saturday/Sabbath

10:15 am-Sabbath School

11:30 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott

250-230-1885 cell11/11

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

CRISIS LINE

250-949-6033or

250-974-5326Alert Bay/Kingcome

LEGALS

INVITATION TO TENDER Ever-green Terrace townhouses in Pt. Alice is seeking quotes for the re-placement of 3 torch-on carport roofs. For information and to view carports, contact Susan, 250-284-0084. Closing date: July 7/11.

PERSONALS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSPort Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relation-ships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate con-versation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single La-dies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

DEATHS DEATHS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST AND FOUND

MISSING! FAMILY photos in large rubber maid container from Coal Harbour area. Any-one with any information, please contact Liz @ 250-949-8855. Reward offered!

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

MILL BAY- (2 minutes from Mill Bay ferry) Beautiful ocean front cottage, sleeps 2 to 4. Weekly, $1000, Monthly $3000, all inclusive. Includes all amenities. NS/NP. (250)743-6186.

TIMESHARE

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TRAVEL

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Call 310.3535

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ARE You Ready To Finally Earn Some EXTRA INCOME Working Full-Time Or Part-Time From Your Home Or Offi ce? If Your Answer is YES..contact [email protected] for more info

BE YOUR own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our web-site: www.dollarstores.com

COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffi c Loca-tions. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Re-turn. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pric-ing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell!

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COMING EVENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AUTOMATED TANK Manu-facturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. to $35. per hour. 2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full benefi ts af-ter 90 days. Profi t sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Full-time career minded indi-viduals preferred. This job is located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 10 minutes from Lloydminster. Send resume to: [email protected] or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.

NEW CAREER opportunities with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. We are seeking enthusiastic self-starters for newly devel-oped positions at our Grande Prairie and Prince George auction facility. Equipment Manager - Grande Prairie & Equipment Inspector - Prince George. To learn more, please visit our careers website at: www.rbauction.com/careers.

LOGGING Manager Logging man-ager/supervisor required for busy Vancouver Island logging and road building company. Must have mini-mum 15 years experience, and su-pervisory experience, in all aspects of coastal logging and road building A challenging full time opportunity for the correct individual. For further information contact by e mail only, with resume and salary expecta-tions, to; [email protected]

COMING EVENTS

Looking for a NEW career?www.bcjobnetwork.com

Please call Cliff ord at Avalon Adventist Junior Academy: 250-949-8243, email: [email protected]

or check our website: www.aaja.ca

Are you looking for a quality academic education for your children with high social and moral standards?

COMING EVENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TECHS LIVE Large in West-ern Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands. Jour-neymen can earn $120K+. Specialists can earn $150K+. Full benefi ts. Investment Pro-gram. Moving/training/tool al-lowances. Apply now! [email protected] or www.goauto.ca.

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Cassie Bea HuntAug 17, 1917 - May 14, 2011

A Memorial tea to be held Sat July 9th 2-4 Port Alice Legion

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Port Alice Cops For Cancer Tour De Rock Box 46,

Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0

Cassie, worked in flight room at Airforce Base/Winnipeg for 30+ years. She retired & moved BC

close to her daughter & family.She lived in Chilliwack, Port Alice & The Gardens - Qualicum Beach.

Cassie is survived by daughter Audrey Clark, grandson Rodney Clark, granddaughter

Roxanna- Troy Henderson; great grandsons Trevor, Neil, Ryan-Faith, Russel-Ashley; great granddaughters Abi & Crystal, Amber; great great grandsons Austin, Logan, Christian great great granddaughters Breanna & Alisha; sisters, Rose Hamlan, Jose-Ernie Swift, Stella & Nellie

Capp; nieces/nephews Sandy, Darlene-Doug, Judy-Ed,Shirley-Al, Dean, Barry, Joseph,

Thomas, Lindell, William-Janice, Maxine-Mike & Rachel; extended family, Deb, Wayne-Cathy, Shirley, Wayne in Australia, May & Roy, girls,

Gail & others to numerous to mention.Predeceased by Marie/Fred Capp, Henry, Eddie & Freddy Capp, Kaye/Joe Kurdziel, Anne/Jake,

Evelyn Dyck, Sid Hamlan & Lyle Clark.


District of Port Hardy

Notice of Public Hearing

As per section 892 (1) of the Local

Government Act, the District of

Port Hardy hereby gives notice

of a Public Hearing to be held on

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

in the Council Chambers located at

7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy,

B.C. V0N 2P0 to seek public input

on Bylaw 08-2011, a bylaw to

amend the District of Port Hardy

Zoning Bylaw No. 10-2006. This

amendment proposes to change the

zoning of Lot A, Sec. 22, Tp. 6,

Rupert Dist., Plan VIP85579 from

Mobile Home Park Residential: R-3

to Single Family Residential: R-1.

The street address of this parcel is

5056 Peel Street, Port Hardy, B.C.

As per section 892 (1) of the

Local Government Act, the

District of Port Hardy hereby

gives notice of a Public Hearing

to be held on Tuesday, July

12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the

Council Chambers located at

7360 Columbia Street, Port

Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 to seek

public input on Bylaw 09-2011,

a bylaw to amend the District

of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw

No. 10-2006. This amendment

proposes to change the zoning of

Blocks 2 & 3, Section 30, Township 6, Plan 810 from Tourist Commercial:

T-1 to General Commercial: C-3. The street address of this parcel is 8080

Goodspeed Road, Port Hardy, B.C.

Bylaws 08-2011 and 09-2011, the applications and all relevant documents

may be inspected at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Office, Monday

to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays, to

July 12, 2011. Documents are also available on the District website at

www.porthardy.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICERogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) is proposing to locate a new

telecommunications facility on the southern portion of the Port McNeill

Public Works Yard off Mine Road in Port McNeill, BC. The proposed

tower location is approximately 250 metres south of Mine Road,

coordinates Latitude: 50° 34’ 36.24”, Longitude: -127° 04’ 22.9”. The

site will be comprised of a 100.0m guyed tower structure with a walk-in

equipment cabinet within a fenced compound. The public may comment

on this proposal, in writing, within 30 days of this notice, (July 31, 2011)

by mail to: Attn: Chad Marlatt, Standard Land Company Inc. (Agents for

Rogers), 610 - 688 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1 or by

e-mail to: [email protected].

Port McNeill

PUBLIC NOTICERogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) is proposing to locate a new

telecommunications site on Duval Forest Road, approximately 574

metres northwest of the intersection of Trustee Road and Highland

Drive, coordinates Latitude: 50° 43’ 15.44”, Longitude: -127° 31’

1.0”. The site will be comprised of a 60.0m self support tower structure

with a walk-in equipment cabinet within a fenced compound. The

public may comment on this proposal, in writing, within 30 days of

this notice, (July 24, 2011) by mail to: Attn: Marianne Wade, Standard

Land Company Inc. (Agents for Rogers), 610 - 688 West Hastings

Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1 or by e-mail to: CommentsBC@

standardland.com.

Rogers is also hosting an Open House on Wednesday July 6, 2011

at the Port Hardy Civic Centre located at 7450 Columbia Street,

District of Port Hardy in the Island Copper Room from 6pm-8pm.

We invite residents of the District of Port Hardy to attend and provide

comments.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CITY OF Yellowknife Life-guard/Instructor Come join the adventure in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualifi ed individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/In-structor at the Ruth Inch Me-morial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus hous-ing allowances and relocation assistance. For more informa-tion on this position and the qualifi cations required, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellow-knife.ca or contact Human Re-sources at (867)920-5603. Submit resumes in confi dence no later than 4:30 p.m., on July 8, 2011, quoting competi-tion #602-127U to: Human Re-sources Division, City of Yel-lowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax: 867-669-3471 or [email protected]

SERJOB

CAREER VICES/SEARCH

WORK FROM Home! Can-Scribe College offers the best online Medical Transcription training in Canada. Great work at-home opportunities. Don’t delay. Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com. [email protected]

LEGALS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

ALPHA Safety Ltd is looking for First Aid Instructors for industry at our Training School in Ft St John, BC. Please send resumes by email or fax Attention: Martin Weideman Email: [email protected] Fax: (250) 787 8839

BISTRO ESCAPE is looking for a full time and/or part time server. A minimum of

2 years experience in a restaurant (NOT McDonalds

or Subway) is required. Apply with resume in person

or by email: [email protected].

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LEGALS

HELP WANTED

CARETAKERS: LIVE-IN care-takers, couple preferred are required for the Hardy Bay Seniors’ Centre, Port Hardy. For more information contact (250)-949-7107.

COTTER’S HOME Inspiration Society is looking for home support worker for 2 mentally challenged adults. This an on-call/casual position that could lead to permanent/part-time work. Applicants must be fe-male and have a valid driver’s license. For particulars of posi-tion please contact Deb McNabb @ 250-949-6135 or email: [email protected]

Director of Resident CareA Complex Care facility in the warm Cowichan Valley is seeking a Director of Resi-dent Care. Lead our care team with your passion and expertise. As a forward thinker you will be supported in your geriatric best practice initiatives. A degree in nurs-ing with 5 years of progres-sive career advancement is required. A degree in a relat-ed healthcare fi eld will be considered. We are offering a competitive salary and benefi ts package. Fax your resume in confi dence by July 6th, 2011 to 250-737-2112

LEGALS

Would You Like Help In Starting Your Own

Business?The North Island Self

Employment Program could be the support you have been looking for. You may

be able to receive E.I. Benefi ts or living supports for up to 48 weeks to help

you get started. Participants of the Program will receive

free business training workshops.

To receive a full orientation about the Program and to

see if you qualify to receive assistance, please call our

offi ce to set up an appointment.

Phone: 956-2220 ext: 223Website: www.cfmw.caEmail: [email protected]

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

The Lemare group is currentlyseeking contract coastalhand fallers for the NorthVancouver Island area. Fulltime, union wages. Email re-sume to: offi [email protected] orfax 250-956-4888.

HELP WANTED

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME class 1 or 3 drivers for

night work. Part-time approx 20hrs/wk.

Clean drivers abstract required.

250-949-6405 or email resume to:

[email protected].

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd And Newcastle Timber Ltd.Have vacancies in the follow-ing jobs: Log Truck Driver,Driller Blaster, Grade Swam-per, Grapple Yarder Chaser,Grapple Yarder Hooker. De-tails can be seen athttp://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIRin Prince Rupert, BC. Current-ly has an opening for a Colli-sion Autobody Technician.Must be a team player for thisrelaxed and friendly,but hardworking atmosphere. Wagesand moving expenses nego-tiable. Email resume to:[email protected] Fax: 250-627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

LOOKING FOR SUMMER WORK AND BEYOND?

The Supported Child Development Program at the

North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre is

looking for people to workduring the summer and into the afterschool hours during

the school year.•Opportunities available in daycares, community and

on reserve.•One on one support

•Group support•Port Hardy as well as

Port McNeillIf interested please call: 250-949-8333 or email:

[email protected]

SUNRIDGE PLACE is current-ly recruiting therapists (O.T.,P.T.) Dietitian, RCAs, LPNs,RNs, Recreation, Support Ser-vice and Offi ce staff. Pleasevisit our web-page & e-mail re-sumes to [email protected] or fax 250.748.8388or drop off in person. Ac-ceptable TB screening testand CRC required. We lookforward to hearing from you!

The Lemare Group is currentlyseeking a hoe chucker/load-er operator, and a boom manfor the North Vancouver Islandarea. Full time, union wages.Fax resume to 250-956-4888or email: offi [email protected].

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

Carrie StoneSales Rep

Did you know…My business is to help

you grow your business.

To fi nd out how I can help you

increase sales, give me a call at

250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007or email me at:

[email protected]

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, June 30, 2011 www.northislandgazette.com 21g

Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Port Hardy Bulldozing Ltd. of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make

application to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), for a

License - Commercial Sand& Gravel/Quarry situated on Provincial Crown land

located at East Main Logging Road / Port McNeill.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File 1413554. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to

Mike Olsen, Mines Inspector, 6th Floor 1810 Blanshard, Victoria, BC. V8W9N

or emailed to: [email protected]. Comments will be received until July 16, 2011. FLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

Please visit our website: http://www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/land_prog_services/programs.html under the

link: Applications& Reasons for Decision for more information.

Be advised that any response to this

advertisement will be considered

part of the public record. For

information, contact the Freedom

of Information Advisor at FLNRO

regional office.

FIRST NATIONS YOUTH WORKERPort Hardy Secondary School – 30 hours per week

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The First Nations Youth Worker is the First Nations students’ advocate, providing both an intervention and a prevention service. The Youth Worker will provide support and guidance to enhance the educational success of First Nations students attending Port Hardy Secondary School.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Counselling and Student Support:

psychological, social, and cultural needs.

resources, and during the course selection process, to work toward student secondary graduation.

Consultation:

consultative groups.

Coordination:

use of the First Nations Youth Worker services.

Secondary School.

Submit letter of application, resume and two reference letters by mail, email or fax to:

Monday, July 4, 2011. We thank all who apply for this position. However, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that 0838873BC of Courtenay, British Columbia intends to make

application to Ministery of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations

(MFLNRO) for a foreshore lease for moorage situated on Provincial Crown land

located in Quatsino Sound.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1413566.

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section

Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, at Suite 142, 2080 Labieux Road,

Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: [email protected].

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until 51 days. MFLRNO may not be able

to consider comments received

after this date. Please visit our

website at “http://arfd.gov.

bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.

jsp” for more information.

Be advised that any response

to this advertisement will be

considered part of the public

record. For information, contact

the Freedom of Information

Advisor.

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty me-chanic for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume to offi [email protected] or fax to: 250-956-4888.

HOSPITALITY

Motel MGR. Min of 3-5 yrs of managerial exp. in hospi-tality industry, F/T $16.50/hr. Duties: supervise day-to-day operations, front desk opera-tion, accounting, marketing & housekeeping. Pioneer Inn 8405 Byng Rd. Port Hardy. Fax: 250-949-7334.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s

Need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin Staff! No Experience?

Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

ADMINISTRATIVE assistant-Look-ing for positive, energetic hard-worker that can assist with such du-ties as:organize and maintain fi les, phone correspondence, scheduling appointments and various other of-fi ce tasks. [email protected]

OUR company seeks a customer service representative. Send appli-cations to [email protected].

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SALES

CENTRA Windows an established, employee-owned organization with great working environment is seek-ing a Supply Only Window Sales/Window Sales Representa-tive based in our Nanaimo offi ce. This is an excellent opportunity in an established marketplace, for a motivated and individual. This is a JR sales position, that includes sell-ing new construction and renova-tion windows. Will train the right person. www.centra.ca Please for-ward resume to [email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICAL

WELDERS REQUIRED imme-diately! Do All Metal Fabricat-ing- Estevan SK Apprentices, Journeymen Welders, or equivalent to perform all weld procedures in a custom manu-facturing environment. Com-petitive Wages, Benefi ts, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship Op-portunities, Temporary Staff Housing available. Apply by Email: [email protected] or Fax: 306-634-8389.WESTERN Forest Products Inc., Mid Island, requires a qualifi ed Stacker Operator, Grader/Bucker and Head Boomman with a Med4 ticket (or Med3 with PCOC). Boom-man must be qualifi ed in all aspects of booming (stow bundles, swifter, auger for boomsticks, deckhand on tug, stiff legs & standing booms, build sets). Please fax resume, in-cluding references, to Operations Administrator @(250) 287-8387.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glu-cose, Cholesterol & Cardio-vascular Health! Call today to fi nd out how to get a free bot-tle with your order! 1-888-470-5390.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TELEPHONE SERVICES

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PETS

PETS

AMERICAN Bulldog Pups Pure-bred, NKC/ABA reg’d, email: [email protected] or call for website info: 604-794-3256

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

Honda 02’ XR70R motorbike $750, antique oak dressing ta-ble $350. Call 250-949-7085.

HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY

SAWMILLS – Band/Chainsaw - spring sale – Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195. www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDING sale... Spe-cials from $5 to $12/sq.ft. Great pricing on absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. Now $10,500. End walls in-cluded, doors optional. Pio-neer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE: •Trailer hitch (class 3) for Ford Ranger/Mazda truck, 8 months old. $200.•Grade 80, 20’ tow chain with hooks (new) $80.

Call 250-949-8928

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

REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE

20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, own-er fi nancing, FREE map/pic-tures 800-755-8953.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OLDER HOME in Port McNeill, on 2 lots with ocean view, over 3100 sq ft, must be seen, please phone 250-956-3546 for viewing.

PORT MCNEILL 1300 sq. ft. modular, centrally located. $141,500. Call 250-956-3441 or 250-956-8283.

PORT MCNEILL Ocean view 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appl. Bright kitchen, dining & living area with laminate fl ooring. Hot tub & lots of parking. $189,000. Call 250-956-3417.

HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

WELL-MAINTAINED HOME/ Recreational Property. 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell- $435k 250-478-2648, 250-745-3387. By appt ONLY.

HOUSES FOR SALE

EXQUISITE SANCTUARYFabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom cus-tom built 1995 home. Out-standing 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Fea-tures hardwood, tile through-out, custom cabinetry. Gas fi replaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this

“one of a kind” property.Asking $649,000

RE/MAX Mid Island RealtyPort Alberni, B.C.John Stilinovic250-724-4725

Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

HELP WANTED

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HOUSES FOR SALE

INVESTOR SPECIAL- Kam-loops $46K down. 2 yr. dealPre-sold. Gr8 Profi t. www.Pro-pertyInvestorDeals.CA

Situated on quiet cul-de-sac in Hyde Creek, Pt McNeill. 3 bdrm, 2 bath double wide w/full addition & solarium sunroom. 2239 sq ft on 2 acres. W/shop & outbuild-ings. $230,000

Call 250-923-9414

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick 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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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Canadian CSA Modular,Manufactured, and Park ModelHomes @ US factory directwholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features+ more options = bestvalue. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830www.hbmodular.com We willbeat anyone’s price.Guaranteed!

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi -nances, immediate debt con-solidation, foreclosure relief,and equity loans. Free, fast,friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lend-er. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd,& interim mortgages. No fees!Please call 604-736-6914 orgrpacifi [email protected]. Courtesyto agents.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

QUATSINO, 7 lots. 3.75 to21.7 acres, $100,000-125,000plus HST. courtesy to Realtorswww.quatsinolots.com Call:250-245-7357.

STOP into our offi ce 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.cawww.realtor.ca

[email protected]

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

LAKEFRONT Properties, For Sale20 minutes from Qualicumwww.hornelake.bc.ca

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

CITY LIVING in a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals avail.now in Wesbrook Village atUBC. Studios, 2 bdrms andTownhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail to: [email protected]. www.Dis-coverWesbrook.ca/bcy

SEAWIND ESTATES PortHardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths$800/mo. Also 2 bedrooms$700/mo. Completely renovat-ed townhouse in gated com-munity. N/P, Ref. required.Call 250-949-9723.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

HADDINGTON COURTAPARTMENTS

PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated

apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building.

Free cable.Furnished suites available.

Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365

KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILLNEWLY RENOVATED

Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.Newly furnished available.Please call for availability

& inclusions.Includes free cable.

Phone Ron and Linda250-956-3365

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

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

Phone Rick250-956-4555

PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments, furnished or non-fur-nished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079.

References a must.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 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 250-949-8501Fax 250-902-0690

[email protected]

SEA WIND Estates Port Har-dy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D. Bottom fl oor walk-in access. $700/m Avail June 1. Very safe and secure. Call Jeff (250)591-1641 email: [email protected]

VICTORIA, SENIORS ONLY - Cub-bon Apartments and Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have a selec-tion of bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites in our seniors only rental buildings in Victoria, B.C. Rents range from $775 for a 1 bedroom to $1100 and up for a 2 bedroom. Please call the following staff for in-formation: Cubbon- 1035 North Park Street - 250-383-1162 and/or Wetherby Apartments - 3205 Weth-erby Road - 250-598-1650

WEST PARK MANOR &

LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy

Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great

view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure &

quiet buildings. Close to shopping.

2 year rental history and credit check required.

Friendly onsite residentmanagers.

Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email

for info & pictures: [email protected]

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT HARDY Furnished ele-gantly or unfurnished execu-tive 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 ALICESHOPPING CENTRE

Business is Great! We have a number of units of various sizes for lease.

300 sq. ft. & up.Contact Steve Edwards at

Colyvan Pacifi c 604-683-8399

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT HARDY $700/mo.Storey’s Beach

• Huge 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath• Light, Bright & Modern• Decks, fi replace, f/s, w/d• Security system • Quiet, professional bdg.• Non smoking, Pet? • Prefer 1 year agreement • Discounts available

1-250-335-3313 or 1-877-773-7173

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PORT MCNEILLMobile Home ParkShort walk to town.

Pads for rent. Water, sewer andgarbage included.$258.00/ month

Call 250-956-2355

HOMES FOR RENT

HOUSE for Rent - 3 lrg bdrms, 2 baths, 2 car grg, Stories Beach, incl sattelite pkg, Lrg bsmnt for storage, ref.s, $1100 250-902-8850

MAIN Floor House: 2 BR Suite plus sky-lit offi ce for rent in Port McNeill. Six Appliances. Fenced yard; car port, extra parking for RV/boat. Shared heated workshop. Pets ok; no smoking. $800 plus hydro. Inter-net/phone incl., avail August 1st. 956-2838

STOREY’S BEACH - ocean-front property for rent. Original pioneer home on Storey’s Beach. House located directly on Storey’s Beach. 3 bdrms, appliances, lawn care includ-ed. 1 1/2 bath. Rent plus utilities. Ref. req. Available fur-nished by arrangement. Avail August 1, 2011. For more in-formation contact: [email protected].

RENTALS

STORAGE

TOWNHOUSES

PORT HARDY: 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appliances, garage, walking distance to all fa-cilities. Some furniture. Onwer downsizing. Southern expo-sure, 5 min to beach. Must see, appt only. 250-949-6079. $130,000.

PORT HARDY Harbourview Apts.

2 bdrms, heat & hot water.Crime free building.

Onsite caretaker. Close to all amenities.

Call 250-949-7910.

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED to rent 2-3 bdrm house, duplex, townhouse or apartment, starting mid July or August. Mature couple relocating to Port Hardy for long-term employment. We are your ideal tenants - no pets/ non-smok-ing/ clean/ responsible/ references. Phone 250-344-1057 or email (with photos) [email protected].

WANTED TO rent 3 bedroom furnished house in Port Hardy area. Call 506-226-1411.

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VTRUCKS & ANS

1979 DODGE Camper Van. $1200 (Eagle van). All pur-pose reliable vehicle. Battery, tires & belts replaced. 1-250-999-5107.

Mya Windsor of Alert Bay, 4,

shades herself with a parasol

during the recent June Sports

Festival.

J.R. Rardon photo

smile...of the week.

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Call Julie - 250-949-6225


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AttentionTeachers:AttentionTeachers:

Praise the high heavens, the Bowron

Lake Circuit has returned to a common

sense contractor with knowledgeable staff

the last couple of years, that isn’t dictated

by senseless, clueless bureaucrats operat-

ing out of Hello BC in Vancouver. I’ve

been wanting to write this for years as there

was a contractor for a few years that abided

by some idiotic rules, it was only 11 years

ago that a local who knew the conditions of

the lakes set a standard of common sense

safety by attempting to get the canoeists

out early before the muggy heat accom-

panied by stiff head winds picked up in

the afternoon, a labour of pain paddling

against.

The Bowron’s always had a safety infor-

mation video that you could view the day

before heading out on one of the best lake

circuits in the world. Somehow over night

some bureaucrat, you know the kind, came

up with the genius idea that canoeists

would have to watch the video the day of

departure. And the earliest viewing was 9

a.m., thus canoeists would be arriving on

Isaac Lake, the largest with some nasty

wave action, in the p.m., and the heat

at its summit, a miserable and potential

safety issue. This concept was supported

by the new contractor at the time who was

from outside the region with little or no

knowledge of the Bowrons. They had a

procedure, you couldn’t prep your canoe

until you saw the video, and if there were

20 canoes, god forbid if you’re last in line.

Now I’ll tolerate

ignorance to a certain

degree, won’t even

comment, but a

number of years

back when I was

offloading canoe

and gear at 6:30

a.m., the enforcer

of the contrac-

tor approached

me advising of

the rules and that

I couldn’t unload

the canoe until I

had registered. I

thanked the staff as I belted on my good ol’

hatchet and blade, carried the canoe to the

start of the portage, and prepped my gear

for the portage. Now I’m one of the most

ornery, miserable SOB’s in the a.m. before

I’ve had a coffee and luckily the bureau-

cratic contractor had enough sense to back

off and not utter another word. I then pro-

ceeded to the registration office where they

heard of the events that had unfolded. In

my best blunt manner I explained the ludi-

crous rules of holding canoeists hostage

until the heat of the day and head winds

could become potential safety issues. And

that the best time to hit the circuit running

was well before 9 a.m. It was either the

drooling spittle foaming at the corners of

my mouth, the crazed eyes, or the fingers

itching at the hatchet to brain the fool, but

somehow they sent me on my way before

the video presentation. As I recited the

outdated tape I’ve seen on 16 other occa-

sions. So it is with endearment that I salute

the knowledgeable staff over the last num-

ber of years who will allow you to view

the tape the day before. It was a pleasure

watching the scene of a canoeist fishing

without a life jacket, it was probably filmed

by the same bureaucrat that came up with

the new improved rules that have nothing

to do with safety or common sense.

Early morning canoeist not only beats the wind and heat, but captures beau-tiful white pelicans taking flight.

Lawrence Woodall photo

The Rantings Of A Mad Canoeist

Whale of a time

PORT McNEILL —

Scales & Tales ... and

Other Fish Stories was

selected as the theme

for OrcaFest, which

will take place in Port

McNeill this year on

Aug. 20.

The town’s annual

summer festival fea-

tures a parade, numer-

ous merchant booths

and food vendors and

several sporting events.

OrcaFest Logger Sports

returns after debuting

at last summer’s festi-

val, The OrcaFest Slo-

pitch Tournament, will

run from Aug. 19-21

and features a Saturday

night dance.

OrcaFest Market is

set up in the Pioneer

Mall parking lot and

features an entertain-

ment stage as well

as vendor tables.

Registration forms for

both the parade and

for merchant tables are

available at the Port

McNeill Chamber of

Commerce office.

For info or to request

a faxed registration

form, call 250-956-

3131.

Our Backyardwith Lawrence

Woodall


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Marc’s Maintenance

As a small business owner I take great pride in offering quality work at affordable prices. Since I started Marc’s Maintenance four years ago my

company has grown each year. Word of mouth has been the hallmark of my success along with my

hard work ethic. If you are looking for grass cutting, pruning, gutter cleaning, flowerbed planting, hedge planting/pruning, refuse removal, fertilizing, then Marc’s Maintenance will be proud to offer you his

dependable service at your convenience.

To relieve any concerns Marc is WCB insured!

For all your lawn care and property needs, call Marc’s Maintenance at

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N orth Island Gazette

Please allow me to introduce myself — my name is Mike D’Amour and I’m the new editor here at the North Island Gazette.

I’ve worked as a farm implement welder, a house framer and as a cook on the DEW Line in Canada’s high-artic — to name a few

— before becoming a reporter in the late 80s.

I went to college in Winnipeg, Man. and originally studied to be an advertising copy writer, which I actually did for a couple of

weeks when I discovered I made a huge mistake. It was at that point I became broke and started freelancing for the local papers and it was love at first sight — I knew the moment I stepped into

a real newsroom I wanted to stay.

Since then I’ve worked at several daily newspapers in four provinces, mostly as an investigative crime reporter.

Last year, after spending a few years at the Cowichan News Leader to learn the ropes at a community paper, I started my

own in small town Alberta.

I now find myself in this, perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. I have been amazed at how nature is literally at our doorstep and plan to take full advantage of all the North Island

has to offer.

[email protected]

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Ride on!Michael MacDonald on his unicycle watches Devon Gullacher signal at a stop sign dur-ing Eagle View school’s first bike rodeo Thursday. Twenty-eight kids registered and had a grand time with the figure-eight course, balance test and slow poke race — where the last bike across the finish line wins.

Greg Murray photo

June 30, 2011

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