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PORT HARDY — A pair

of young black bear cubs

orphaned when their moth-

er was struck and killed

by a car Friday near Port

Hardy are being cared for

at the North Island Wildlife

Recovery Centre after lead-

ing Conservation Officers

on a merry chase for more

than eight hours.

The sow was struck and

killed on Highway 19 about

15 kilometres south of Port

Hardy in the early morning

hours July 15.

Dave Janke of Port

Hardy, en route to work in

Port Alice, came upon the

sow at 6 a.m. Spotting one

or more bear cubs mov-

ing on her body, he called

Port Hardy RCMP, who in

turn notified Port McNeill-

based Conservation Officer

Tim Schumacher.

Schumacher, the only

officer stationed north of

Campbell River, arrived at

the site and promptly called

for assistance, which led

to the eventual arrival of

Gordon Gudbranson from

Black Creek.

“The cubs were initially

on the other side of the

road, up two different trees,”

Schumacher said, indicat-

ing the west side of the

highway. “Eventually they

came down and crossed the

road, and went up a tree on

this side.”

While waiting for

Gudbranson’s arrival,

Schumacher tried to stake

out a spot beneath the cubs’

tree and snare them with a

pole rope when they came

down. But the cubs proved

elusive on their infrequent

forays to the ground.

Eventually, Gudbranson

reached the scene and the

two officers prepared an

array of tools, including a

pair of telescoping poles

— one with a neck loop

and the other sporting a

syringe of tranquilzer —

and a shotgun for firing

tranquilizer darts.

“We’d rather not shoot

them if we can avoid it,”

Gudbranson said as he

watched Schumacher pre-

pare the pole-mounted

syringe. “Especially with

these little guys, it’s a lot

less traumatic if we can

get close enough to stick

them.”

Although their mother’s

body had been removed

by an Emcon crew ear-

lier, the cubs stuck close

to the road. At one point,

they were in separate trees

calling to each other, and

Gudbranson was amazed to

watch one of the young-

sters clamber across two

trees well above ground to

get closer to his sibling.

Finally, just after 2 p.m.,

Schumacher was able to

stick one of the cubs as it

backed down a tree and

the tranquilizer took effect

quickly.

The second cub remained

nearly 10 metres up a near-

by tree until tentatively

backing down. Hiding in

the deep shadows below,

Schumacher slowly reached

out with his pole and, when

the cub was within three

metres of the ground, man-

aged to inject it in a rear

leg.

The cub promptly raced

back up the tree about

six to seven metres above

ground as Gudbranson

joined Schumacher below

the tree with a padded,

handled blanket bag. As

the drug took effect, the

cub released its grip on the

tree trunk and proceeded

to free-fall directly into the

blanket.

“Great catch!”

Gudbranson called out. “It

felt like being with the fire

department and catching a

victim.”

The men then examined

the cubs, which are both

males approximately five

to six months old, and

applied eyedrops and de-

worming medicine before

placing them in a drum for

transport to the recovery

centre in Errington.

The North Island Wildlife

Recovery Centre staff will

care for the cubs until they

are old enough to be rein-

troduced into the wild.

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Orphaned cubs get second chance

Increased surveillance and vigilance by

Port Hardy residents has resulted in the

return of some of the district’s missing

plants, the arrest of the alleged vandals

of the Estuary Pavilion and identifica-

tion of those responsible for defacing the

Welcome to Port Hardy sign at the airport.

“The District has been working closely

with the RCMP to implement its new

surveillance program, which uses infrared

video technology to monitor high traffic

areas, as well as areas where vandal-

ism or theft has occurred,” said Mayor

Bev Parnham, who noted the district has

a reward system in place, which allows

members of the community to anonymous-

ly report crimes and receive a reward.

“Three individuals qualified for a reward

in the last couple of weeks,” she said.

“We appreciate their efforts in helping us

to create a safe and attractive community

that we can all be proud of.”

District arborist and horticulturist, Rui

Veloso says the vandalism is taking its toll

on the morale of his crew.

“A great deal of planning, resources, and

hard work, goes into the development, and

maintenance of Port Hardy’s Parks and

Gardens,” said Veloso.

“So it is disappointing and disheartening

when an individual decides to steal plants

that belong to everyone in Port Hardy. As

the District’s gardener, it is wonderful to

have the missing plants recovered, and

replanted back where they belong.

“It is also amazing how much concern

and support, the residents of Port Hardy

have shown over this issue - thanks every-

one,” he adds.

Anyone with information on vandal-

ism and theft are urged to call Crime

Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Rewards of

up to $1000 are offered for information

leading to arrest and conviction.

Conservation officers Tim Schumacher and Gordon Gudbranson prepare a young black bear cub for transport after the cub was left orphaned when its mother was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 19 south of Port Hardy Friday, July 15.

J.R. Rardon photo

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The District of Port Hardy gives notice of its intention

to lease a portion of Lot 1, Section 35, Plan 37136

on Duval Forest Road (approximately 574 metres

northwest of the intersection of Trustee Road and

Highland Drive) to Rogers Communication Inc. for

the purposes of maintaining a cellular tower. The lease

will be effective for a five-year term from August 1,

2011 with an extension option for four additional five-

year periods. Consideration for the initial term shall

be $11,000 per year. This notice is given to fulfil the

District’s responsibilities under Community Charter

s. 26(3).

Gloria Le Gal

Director of Corporate Services

Notice of Intention to Dispose

of Property by Lease

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY

Grants-In-Aid, Fee-for-Services, Honorariums

Applications for Grants-in-Aid, Fee for Services &

Honorariums will be accepted until 4:00 pm Friday

September 30, 2011

Please see application requirements on the District

website: www.porthardy.ca

Deb Clipperton,

Director Financial Services

Mike D’AmourGazette staff

A former Port Hardy

mayor said he’s been on

the sidelines long enough

and will again throw his

hat into the voters’ ring.

“I will be running in

the November election,”

Russ Hellberg told the

Gazette.

Hellberg was Port

Hardy’s mayor for nine

years — 1993-2002 — and said his reasons

for wanting back in are

many.

“I think we have to refo-

cus our direction by get-

ting more into economic

development and less

into some of the nice

stuff, tourism, this kind

of thing,” he said.

“We have to encourage

and help if we can our

local companies expand.

We also have to encour-

age more local people to

start up businesses.”

Tourism is a compo-

nent of healthy growth,

but Hellberg said that

shouldn’t be the focus.

“You have to encour-

age tourism, but you

can’t put all your efforts

into it.”

Hellberg is 70, an age

when most are well into

retirement.

“I’ve tried to retire

three times but failed,”

said the former Canadian

military jet fighter pilot. Hellberg will have

competition, most prob-

ably from incumbent

Mayor Bev Parnham, who

said she’s taking the sum-

mer to think about her

decision to run for a sec-

ond term.

“I’m really enjoy-

ing what I’m doing (as

mayor), but I’ll talk it

over with my family,” she

said.

“I’ll make the decision

in September, but I prob-

ably will run.”

Former mayor will run again

Russ Hellberg Bev Parnham

Mike D’AmourGazette staffMore than 20 people showed at an open

house to hear the latest about the planned

Cape Scott Wind Farm, the first of its kind

in B.C., and learned the operation should be

up and running in just more than a year.

“It’s been a long haul to get to this point,”

said James Griffith, of Sea Breeze Power

Corp., the company behind the plan to build

the $350 million, 55 windmill operation

about 35-km east of Port Hardy.

“We had our first meeting in Port Hardy

in 2002 and we have a target to be opera-

tional by November 2012.”

Sea Breeze recently sold Phase 1 of the

project to another company, International

Power-GDF SUEZ North America.

“We felt it was best for our company and

to get it done was to sell it,” said Griffith.

The 55 Danish-built Vestas V100 wind-

mills are massive — the hub reaches 80

metres into the sky and each blade is about

55 metres — and will be situated on a pla-

teau north of Holberg Road.

It’s an ambitious project that requires its

own cement plant and hundreds of workers

to construct it all.

However, once the blades are all turn-

ing, just a dozen people will be required to

maintain the operation.

In his presentation, Jay Wilgar, of

International Power, said his company will

also be involved in several peripheral proj-

ects, including rebuilding 14-km of the

Nahwitti Road to transport wind turbine

parts, building 30-km of new roads on the

Knob Hill Plateau —including more than

300 culverts and bridges — constructing

30-km of power lines to collect power from

the turbines and building 40-km of power

lines to connect to the grid at Port Hardy.

At its peak, the workforce will number

about 300.

When all is said and done, the turbines

are projected to produce enough energy to

supply 30,000 homes.

In addition to power, the project is expect-

ed to generate local, annual cash injec-

tions, including property taxes of more than

$500,000 per year to the Regional District

of Mount Waddington and Crown land

lease fees of more than $100,000 per year.

During construction, an estimated $50

million will be spent on:

• Civil contractors for road and bridge

building tree harvesting and clearing.

• Equipment rental.

• Local hardware purchases.

• Accommodations and meals for work-

ers. International Power currently has simi-

lar projects on the go in Nova Scotia,

New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba,

Saskatchewan, Alberta and British

Columbia.

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treasure hunting, wireless devices, parks and the

internet? How about 100 different reasons to get

outdoors this summer?

BC Parks and the Geocaching Association of

B.C. have placed 100 geocaches hidden contain-

ers found with the help of Global Positioning

System technology in parks around B.C., with

prizes for those who find them first.

The search begins online, with geocaching

websites providing co-ordinates that players can

program into their GPS devices.

“People sometimes point to modern technolo-

gies as reasons for spending more time indoors,

but geocaching does just the opposite” said

Environment Minister Terry Lake.

“With this new initiative, we’re giving tech-

savvy kids and families a new incentive to get

out there and explore our spectacular natural sur-

roundings.”

Co-ordinates for the 100 geocaches are online

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Each cache contains a stash of stickers, pins

and other collectables, along with three specially-

designed B.C. Parks 100 coins.

With the advent of smart phones and other

mobile technologies, geocaching has become

increasingly popular.

According to the website geocaching.com,

there are more than 1.4 million active geocaches

in existence and approximately five million geo-

cachers worldwide.

In B.C., the 100 geocaches program is the latest

in a series of special events and activities taking

place this summer as part of the BC Parks centen-

nial celebration.

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• Geocaching has been encouraged in BC parks

since 2008. It’s recognized as a low-impact,

healthy activity that can be managed safely, even

in protected areas.

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parks include:

• The cache must be accessible from established

trails or approved travel routes.

• It must not disturb the natural environment,

including soil.

• It cannot be left for more than three years.

• The special BC Parks 100 coin was produced

at no cost to taxpayers. It was funded through

a partnership with the B.C. Camping and RV

Coalition.

• Parking fees were eliminated from B.C. parks

on May 3 to help make them more accessible and

inviting to families.

• The Province has also launched a $500,000

Community Legacy Program to fund improve-

ments to parks across B.C. and a BC Parks

Passport Program offering rewards for visiting

parks this summer.

Your Pet

Your Pet

Mike D’AmourGazette staff

When you ask the Port Hardy Hospital

Auxiliary Society (PHHAS) to dummy up

— they do.

A mannequin — dubbed Jose — used for

EMS training was just the lat-

est gift from the ladies of the

society to the hardworking Port

Hardy paramedics.

“Jose is a rescue, or training,

mannequin,” explained para-

medic unit chief, Alex Mattes.

“He has nasal airways which

means we can practice CPR

compressions and intravenous therapy.”

Jose also came with a third arm, that had

to be specially ordered, that help paramed-

ics when they have to use syringes.

Paramedics will, when hooking up an IV,

look for “flash,” or blood when they draw

on the syringe to tell them they hit a vein

and the needle is in good position.

“The (third) arm does flash,” said Mattes,

who noted that kind of realism is vital to

proper training to deliver needed, emer-

gency medical care.

“It’s great,” he said.

The cost of Jose and the third arm is

about $2,000, but the PHHAS donation

didn’t stop there.

“They gave us 15 pairs of (Gortex) rain

jackets, rain vests and rain pants,” said

Mattes, who noted to wear the rain gear is

a bit of an honour because the local crew

are the only paramedics in the province,

other than Vancouver’s EMS bike squad,

that received the official okie dokie to wear

the rain pants.

“I know rain gear may sound a little

selfish, but by keeping the para-

medics dry, it allows us to better

work on a patient,” said Mattes.

“It sounds like this is benefit-

ting EMS and it is, but it’s also

benefitting the people of Port

Hardy because it allows us to

keep our training

in-house and gives

us better tools and

equipment to serve

the public.”

The president of

the PHHAS said

her organization

has a long histo-

ry of helping out in the North

Island.

“We’ve been supporting the

hospital and multi-level care

since it opened,” said Sylvia

Frankforth, who noted donations

have made their way to the hos-

pital and local firefighters.

The PHHAS was vital in lur-

ing the first GP to Port Hardy

in the early 1960s, she said.

“We even bought him a house

to live in,” Frankforth said.

The lion’s share of money to

fund the projects comes from

the Port Hardy Auxiliary gift

shop.

“In the past, we held dances

and raised money in different

ways,” Frankforth said.

“Of course we have our big

Christmas sale in November and for the last

three years have held it at the Thunderbird

Mall.”

In all, the PHHAS has earned, and

then donated, close to $2 million,

Frankforth said.

“They’re a fantastic resource,”

Mattes said.

“Could we survive without them?

Yes. Would we want to? No.”


Congratulations

Barb, Laurie & Parker are so proud of Mattae, who has graduated from the University of Victoria

at the top of her class, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.

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Big Hearts in a Small TownI traveled to Port Hardy from Kelowna for the first time two weeks ago with my husband. My husband had worked out of Port Hardy for over 12 years and always wanted to show me the North Island.

During our travel up the island, we picnicked, we walked & lunched at Telegraph Cove, we strolled along the beautiful Storey’s Beach collecting rocks and choosing our dream retirement home, we enjoyed dinner & great conversation with friends.

My husband died suddenly while we were in Port Hardy and words cannot begin to describe how people who didn’t even know me or who had just met me came to comfort me in my time of sorrow.

Port Hardy will always have a place in my heart and the people I am about to thank have no idea how much their kindness and compassion really meant to me that day.

Thank you to Port Hardy RCMP, the ambulance attendees, Debbie Klaric of Victim Services, Pam Shea, Shirley Hickman & Brenda Hubbard of The Quarterdeck Inn, Colin Smith & Angie Clance. From the bottom of my heart

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Auxiliary society comes through again

Port Hardy paramedic unit chief Alex Mattes (taller guy, back row) stands next to Sylvia Frankforth (in the dark jacket), president of the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society, other paramedics and members of the charitable organization that recently donated a dummy —nick-named Jose — to help paramedics with their training. The society also donated Gortex rain gear, including pants and vests, among other items, to our local lifesavers.

Mike D’Amour photo

In all, the PHHAS earned, and then donat-ed, close to $2

million.


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Stringing together

April Cottreau (far right), a teacher at Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy plays in Rotary park last month with several of her students who signed up for after school guitar lessons at the beginning of the school year. The mid-week concert showcased a dozen songs and was part of the students’ last class.


Gazette staffPORT McNEILL — Council

approved a request from Port

McNeill Family Centre for

40 to 50 pool passes, to be

used for teen swim sessions

Thursday evenings at the pool.

Council also approved use of

the Old School gymnasium to

Port McNeill teen night staff

and participants on July 25 and

July 29.

The request was submitted by

Port McNeill teen night staffer

Stephanie Ruskin and Family

Centre coordinator Charlotte

Johnson at council’s July 4

meeting. The group indicated

it would also hold a series of

fundraisers for activities during

its Friday evening gatherings

each week at the Family Centre,

but hoped to offer swimming to

the teens at the lowest possible

cost.

The teen night staff plans a

sports day July 25 and wanted

the gymnasium available in case

of inclement weather. On July

29 the organization will host its

annual fundraising dance.

Thank youCouncil accepted a handwrit-

ten letter from Oliver Brown

thanking the town for pre-

senting him the Port McNeill

Citizenship Scholarship during

the 2011 North Island Secondary

School graduation ceremony.

“This money will be a great

help as I start my career in

mechanical engineering at

Camosun College,” Brown

wrote.

“Once again, thank you.”

Trains are OKCouncil approved draft-

ing of a letter of support for

VIA Rail Canada’s proposed

improvements to the Esquimalt

and Nanaimo (E&N) Railway,

which discontinued passenger

service between Victoria and

Courtenay earlier this year after

a safety inspection showed sig-

nificant infrastructure improve-

ment was necessary to allow

passenger traffic on the line.

“Community rail is huge,”

said coun. Shirley Ackland, who

proposed and will draft the let-

ter for council. “To not repair

the rail and use that line is neg-

ligent.”

PM council notes

Ladies of the dance

Members of the Portside Academy of Performing Arts suc-cessfully completed their tap dancing exams at the Port McNeill studio. Front row: Avory Collins, Alison Briscoe and Kaitlyn Wilson. Back row: Estella Collins, Dawn Briscoe, Carley Bobb, Karina Cann, Dayna Moore and Meara Trevor.

courtesy Alana Collins


VICTORIA — My sum-

mer road trip to the B.C.

Interior began as soon as

the Trans-Canada Highway

reopened at Chilliwack

after cleaning up a mud-

slide.

We headed up the historic

canyon route from Hope to

Yale to Cache Creek, the

Fraser River still surging a

month after it should have

settled back. At Ashcroft,

river rafters bravely bobbed

on the brown torrent.

The Williams Lake

Stampede went ahead

between rain showers, bull

riders benefiting from soft

conditions while barrel rac-

ers struggled.

We drove to Prince George

and then Vanderhoof, the

geographical centre of B.C.,

where the Nechako River

looked ready to climb out

of its banks.

As we arrived news

came that all this thun-

dering water had done its

work, toppling a hydroelec-

tric tower at Surrey, briefly

closing the Trans-Canada

Highway again.

One family member was

cut off by a staggering 16

washouts of Highway 97

north of Prince George in

the Pine Pass, which winds

through the Hart Range.

The transportation min-

istry and its contractors

had a winding track open

through the Pine Pass con-

struction zone within days,

an amazing effort to restore

essential freight traffic into

the region that has emerged

as B.C.’s main economic

engine.

But reconstruction will

likely take the rest of the

summer.

During the trip, gasoline

prices reached a high of

$1.31, nudged up slightly

by the latest increase in the

carbon tax as well as politi-

cal turmoil overseas.

I’ve been careful not to

make any sweeping state-

ments about the evolving

science of climate change,

but the sheer power of

recent weather events, and

the scars left by bark bee-

tles and fires, are difficult

to ignore.

Australia has just taken

bolder steps than those

of B.C., imposing a carbon

tax on the country’s 500

largest carbon emitters.

The government propos-

es to collect the revenues

for three years and invest

them in renewable energy,

transition for coal and steel

industries and tax cuts for

consumers who will have

industrial carbon taxes

passed on to them in the

price of goods.

Then the Australian car-

bon tax is supposed to con-

vert to an emissions trading

system designed to push

industry into a cleaner

future.

B.C.’s carbon tax doesn’t

exempt industry as its crit-

ics sometimes claim.

The tax is imposed on

all fuels used in industry,

but hasn’t been extended

to industrial process emis-

sions.

By far the largest green-

house gas source in B.C.

remains vehicles, at around

40 per cent of the total.

• Another highlight of the

trip was the visible resur-

gence of the forest industry.

May’s trade figures show

B.C. lumber sales to China

have surpassed the U.S. for

the first time.

Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

[email protected] twitter.com/tomfletch-erbc

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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

Another incredible Filomi Days celebration has come

and gone and frankly, we’re amazed.

We know there must have been an army of unheralded

volunteers who made the event happen.

From the opening parade to the fireworks on the final

day, everything seemed to go off without a hitch.

OK, that sound many of you hear is the behind-the-

hand-snickers of the people responsible for Filomi

Days.

Sure, we’d be less than intelligent to believe for a

single moment that nothing went wrong, but the point

is we didn’t see anything happen, nor did we hear of

anything that went awry.

Folks mingled and talked and laughed and simply had

a good time.

And that’s the beauty of the job the Filomi Days people

and their volunteers did.

The only things that marred an otherwise perfect week-

end — not including the weather — were the incon-

siderate litterbugs who, for some reason, were unable

to locate the many trash containers set about the two

parks.

But even that mess was quickly cleaned and by mid-

day Monday, there was not a single trace of the strewn

mess the slobs left in their wake.

We say well done.

Well done to the organizers and the many people who

stepped up to make sure everyone had a blast.

We didn’t hear about any nasty fights, any acts of crazy

drunkenness or other childish behaviour that seems to

be present at so many of these events.

There’s one more thing we didn’t hear, so let us be

among the first: Thank you.

To the organizers and volunteers of the Filomi Days celebrations — well done. All seemed to come off well and folks really enjoyed themselves.

This is a big thumbs

down to the slobs who

found it so very diffi cult

to pick up after them-

selves in Rotary and

Carrot Parks.

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Dear editor:

I would like to personally thank

two conservation officers — Gord

Gudbranson, of Black Creek, and

Tim Schumacher, of Port Hardy,

— for their outstanding efforts

to save two black bear cubs that

surely would have died without

the care of their mother that was

killed Thursday night.

She was hit by a vehicle on

Hwy. 19, 15 km south of Port

Hardy.

I was driving to work Friday

morning on Hwy. 19 when I came

upon what was definitely a dead

black bear.

I slowed and noticed two small

bear cubs cuddled up to their

dead mother.

It was such a sad sight and I

knew for sure the two cubs would

be dead within a couple of days

if someone didn't do something

to help.

I pulled over and called the

RCMP and told them about the

incident and asked if they could

call conservation officers to help.

All day in Port Alice where I

was working, I wondered what

will happen to the little guys.

The next day I was able to talk

to Schumacher who said he

responded to the call and went

out to look.

I thought that's all they could

do because they are undermanned

and underfunded and would have

to let nature take its course. But

no, I was wrong — big time.

Schumacher called for another

conservation officer and the two

of them spent 12 hours tracking

and eventually darting the cubs.

Outstanding work, fellas!

I'm glad the right was done and

now the two cubs will have a bet-

ter chance at the bear sanctuary

south of Parksville.

Thanks again.

Dave JankePort Hardy

Cudos to our baby bear-saving COs

Dear editor

On a positive view to the HST answer: there

are some safe assumptions thinking people can

count on in the fall out and the aftermath of the

HST referendum.

From the campaign's spending balance and

fairness we can count on the B.C. government's

weaning its dependency on federal HST rev-

enues. This forecast is reinforced by the many

economists that have endorsed HST as being

good for business.

There is even one economist who is specific

about this benefit, explaining how the same

federal GST trust reporting system with HST

will aid many, if not most, firms in going under-

ground.

With the near 5 per cent reduced shopping

dollar, people will learn to keep all sales trans-

actions in cash, off the record.

As more firms catch on, (they'll) shift grow-

ing portions of their trade under the HST radar

to have less tax remitted.

B.C. is looking to drop the costly pension

schemes at BC Ferries. With any luck the

government MLA's will also follow with a pay

and pension cut. Dwindling HST revenues will

force that cut. Less revenues, means less will be

wasted on police or home owner grants. Small

government is what it's about.

Another boon of a reduced economy, with

much of it underground, is that under reporting

firms will advertise less. Put up an advert, you

get an audit. That means no or less junk mail

even on the Internet. A further plus is that less

newspaper space will be wasted on ads.

Dee ShoolinginDuncan, B.C.

Dear editor

As you reported (July 7 Gazette) the rain could

not dampen the spirits of North Island Music

lovers.

The first Tri Port Musicfest was a success

thanks to those who attended even in the rain.

An event such as this cannot be undertak-

en without the sponsorship of the following

local businesses and on behalf of the North

Island Concert Society I wish to thank them

publicly. Cluxewe Resort, Landon Motors, FP

Foods, Klassen Motors, Home Hardware, Neucel

Specialty Cellulose, Coastal Community Credit

Union, CAB Automotive Supplies, Macandales,

Skookum Graphics, Providence Place, The

Quarterdeck Inn, North Island Gazette, Graphics

West, Port Radio, Seto's Restaurant, Centerpiece

Productions, Port Hardy Lion's Club, K & K

Electric, Marine Harvest.

We are hoping to make this an annual event

and are in the process of planning for next

year. Again thanks to all.

Brian Hicks, ChairpersonNorth Island Concert Society

Dear editor,

Given the misin-

formed debate about

green energy develop-

ment that has taken

place in this province in

recent years, including

the question of whether

the public or the pri-

vate sector should be

developing our green

energy resources, it

is interesting to note

the direction that

NASA (the National

Aeronautics and Space

Administration) is tak-

ing now that the 30-year

old space shuttle pro-

gram has come to an

end: NASA is active-

ly looking to transfer

human and low-Earth

orbiting spaceflight to

the private sector to

take advantage of the

private sector’s ability

to innovate and reduce

costs.

Space flight has

become relatively rou-

tine in recent decades

and is no longer the

exclusive domain of

governments and gov-

ernment agencies.

Privately-owned tele-

communications satel-

lites and global posi-

tioning systems are

now the norm, and they

connect our world in a

way that few could have

imaged at the dawn of

the space age.

The innovative power

of the private sec-

tor is even beginning

to make spaceflight

accessible to private

citizens as Virgin’s Sir

Richard Branson suc-

cessfully demonstrated

with SpaceShipTwo,

the world’s first com-

mercial spaceship.

So if a highly

respected organization

like NASA has seen

the light and is look-

ing to the private sec-

tor rather than to gov-

ernment to build and

operate cost effective

spacecraft, then why

wouldn’t we be look-

ing to the private sector

to bring innovation and

cost effectiveness to the

development of green

energy as well?

NASA is showing us

the way to the future,

just as they’ve done

since the space age

began.

Embracing the inno-

vative power of the pri-

vate sector, and putting

that power to work for

taxpayers and hydro

ratepayers, is clearly

the way of the future

and clearly it’s the way

we should be going.

ChristopherLaw Coquitlam B.C.

Sponsors make fest a success

The good of the HST

NASA showing future

Black Creek conservation officer, Gord Gudbranson, tends to one of two bear cubs, that were orphaned, after their mother was killed by a vehicle on Hwy. 19.

J.R. Rardon photo

The judges from Communities

in Bloom visited Port McNeill

Monday, July 18.

They were pleased with the

warm reception they received

from Mayor Gerry Furney and

our fine town.

They recognized the efforts

made by many of our residents,

businesses, volunteers and our

municipality.

The Communities in Bloom

program sets out the criteria that

can make a town successful over

the long term: tidiness, environ-

mental action, heritage conser-

vation, urban forestry, landscape

design and floral displays.

The judges saw Port McNeill's

very real potential in each of the

criteria for building our commu-

nity so it will draw new residents

and businesses.

The judges now are busy doing

their detailed evaluation showing

our strengths and providing sug-

gestions for future successes.

The results will be announced

at the provincial Communities in

Bloom convention this autumn.

Sharon Barratt, chairCommunities in Bloom

Bloomin' decision pending

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July 21Vancouver Island Regional Library Summer

Reading Club entertainment with Glenn Kachmar, Port Alice Library, 2:30 p.m. and Port Hardy Library, 6:30 p.m. Info at www.virl.bc.ca

July 22-2429th annual Alert Bay Seafest in Alert Bay. Parade,

kids zone, games and contests, food, entertainment, fashion show, strong man competition. Held in con-junction with Artfest and Musicfest. Info, Norine at Visitor Centre, 250-974-5024.

July 22-23Fourth annual Alert Bay Artfest. Painting, sculp-

tures, crafts, food booths. Held at municipal dock.

July 24Alert Bay Musicfest, noon, Golden Jubilee Park.

Featured artist That ‘70s Band. Also, Backbone Road, Wes Mackey, Jamie Taylor, Roddy Alfred, Pacific, Flirty Sanchez, Broken Homes and more. Info, Norine, 250-974-5024.

July 25-29Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Art Mania”,

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 25-29World Cup Soccer Camp: Mon.-Thurs. 2-5 p.m.

at PHSS Track in Port Hardy, Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. wrap up in Port McNeill. Times also available in Port McNeill, Sointula, Port Alice. Contact Sandy G. 250-949-8928 in Port Hardy, Sandy P 250-956-4306 in Port McNeill, Casey 250-973-6455 in Sointula and Port Alice 250-284-3912. FMI www.worldcupsoc-cercamp.com

July 30Annual Boardwalk Craft Fair and salmon BBQ

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

July 30Sointula Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. rain or

shine. Follow the signs to #25 2nd Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.

July 30-31Quatsino Fishing Derby. $1,000 for largest spring

salmon, $500 for largest halibut, coho and “other”. Kids derby for ages 12-under. Tickets $20 July 1-29 at Jim’s Hardy Sports, Timberland Sports, FP Foods or call to reserve ticket at 250-949-7879.

July 30-31North Island Timing Association’s Rumble on the

Runway II drag racing at Port McNeill Airport. Time trials 10 a.m. and racing 1 p.m. each day. Concession, 50/50 draws. $5 admission, $10 pit pass. Info, www.northislandtimingassociation.com

July 30-31Annual Don McLeod Golf Tournament at Port

Alice Golf and Country Club. Everyone invited for fun-format tourney; no scorecards allowed. Barbecue, prizes. Info, 250-284-3213.

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.

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• Port Hardy Museum open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Temporary Fossil

Exhibit.

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

Open daily July & August. FMI [email protected]

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

• PM Youth Health Clinic: Thurs 3-5pm drop in. Public Health office

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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.

FMI 250-230-1376.

• Free Women's Yoga at Family Place PH. Thursdays @ 2:30-4:30. Please

bring a mat/towel and wear comfortable clothing.

• Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors first & third Tuesday of every month

9-5pm. FMI 250-949-7252.

• Whale Interpretive Centre: Telegraph Cove open 8:30am-6:30pm daily in

July & August. FMI 250-928-3129.

• July 30 & 31: The Port Alice Golf Club is hosting the 5th Annual Don

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August 1-5Gate House Theatre “Drama Day Camp” provides

beginning acting instruction to youths 6-12 years old. Sessions dailey from 9:30 a.m.-noon for ages 6-8; 1:30-4 p.m. ages 9-12. Registration $120 per student; to register, call 250-956-2090.

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


August 8-12Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Forest Explorers”,


August 13Sointula Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or


August 15-19Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Crazy Science”,


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 tournament. Parade entry forms and booth rentals available through Chamber of Commerce office.

August 20Basking Shark presentation, 7 p.m., Whale

Interpretive Centre in Telegraph Cove. Free, open to all ages. Learn about the second-largest fish in the world from DFO expert Romney McPhie. Info, 250-928-2129.

August 27Sointula Salmon Day celebration and farmer’s mar-

ket at the ballfield. Barbecue, games, artisans, bak-ers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.

September 2-4Renshinkan Dojo hosts Akido and tactical martial

arts seminar at Robert Scott Elementary School gym-nasium, featuring sensei Dr. Frank Gallo. Training open to students of any martial art or rank, from any organization or dojo. Sessions Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration $125, forms and waivers available from Renshinkan dojo, Room 4, Robert Scott Elementary. Info, Arnet Hales at 250-949-9542.

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

Parade, horseback demonstrations, kids games and petting zoo, vendors, firewood sale, 50/50 draw

and more. Proceeds to Hyde Creek Community Recreation Association. To reserve vendor table call Guylaine, 250-956-3622.

September 5Port Alice Labour Day Picnic.

September 10Tri Port Dragon Boat Society’s second annual

dragon boat regatta at the waterfront in Port Hardy. Dragon boat races, benefit auction, entertainment and vendors. Info, Cora 250-949-7867.

September 10Sointula Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or


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

Arena. Theme is Tradition, Transition and Tomorrow. Exhibit booklets available soon in local libraries. Volunteers are still welcome.To volunteer or for more information, call Corrine Tiberghien at 250-284-3594 or Carol Prescott at 250-284-3518.

December 3Christmas Showcase 2011. Previous exhibitors will

receive application forms in mid-summer. Contact Lioness Anne Dumonceaux by email: [email protected] or phone 250-956-3770.

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OrcaFest needs entertainers, buskers & talented people for

the stage

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Census 2011A friendly reminder to fill out your 2011 Canada Census! Census information is important for your community and is vital for planning services such as schools, daycare, police services and fire protection. To be part of this “new portrait of Canada”, please complete your census questionnaire and send it in or complete it online at www.census 2011.gc.ca. This census is directly related to funding our municipality receives from provincial sources. Let’s make sure everyone in Port McNeill “counts” and is “counted”! Thank you for your cooperation.

Saturday August 20Theme: Scales & Tales…And Other Fish Stories!

be found at the Port McNeill Chamber

and registration can be picked up at the

any input and participation from Chamber Membership and the Community of Port McNeill at large.

immediately if you can help out.Registration for the Market and Parade can

www.portmcneill.net.Welcome Investors Group!Now serving Port McNeill, Investors

manner of financial matters. Contact: Treena Parker

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Port McNeill Visitor Centre Summer Hours

Upcoming Chamber Meetings

Sportsman Restaurant

September 2011

Submissions to Chamber Update Members can make submissions to the

Chamber of Commerce.

Check out our annual Craft Fair along the

boardwalk at Telegraph Cove. Numerous island

crafters will display their talents 10am to 4pm!

Salmon barbecue 11am to 2:30pm

Hot Corn on the-Cob & Hot Dogs-ALL DAY!

Check out our annual Craft F

on Saturday, July 30th

on Sunday, July 31st

Take part in our annual Fishing Derby!

From dawn until 4pm the bite is ON!

Lots of fun to be had, and prizes to be won. Derby prizes will be awarded to the largest fish, as well as hidden weight.

Visit or call the Resort Office to register. 250-928-3131

$10 per person to be donated to Kokish Hatchery Salmon Enhancement Program.

Salmon Potluck will start at 6:00pm in the campground.

Auction, Awards & Prizes to follow.

Looking for the A&W rooting bear

Port Hardy Mounties check for a bear that was seen raiding the A&W garbage bins before it fled into the Rupert Street woods. The shotgun looks deadly, but was in fact filled with bear bangers, noisemakers that frighten the animals from the area.


PORT HARDY—

Looking for work is

in itself a full-time job

and without the proper

tools, it can be very

disheartening.

North Island

Employment believes

your job search can

be productive and suc-

cessful.

NIEFS has daily,

monthly and bi-month-

ly sessions to assist you

in every aspect of your

job search.

No matter what stage

of job search you’re at,

whether you’re decid-

ing what career you

are best suited for or

you’re looking for

steady work of any

sort, attend Job Trends,

usually held every sec-

ond Wednesday.

The sessions offer

the very latest in labour

market information

locally — from Union

Bay to the North Island

— provincially and

nationally.

The art of a success-

ful job search requires

a bit of preparation:

every first Tuesday

of the month NIEFS

holds a workshop on

either career decision

making, job search

techniques or enhanced

resume and interview

skills. However, there

is always an employ-

ment advisor on duty

ready to assist when-

ever you drop in.

If you have a group

that’s already in place

and would like an in-

house workshop, or

want dates to register

for any of our workshop

times and information

on the many services

we offer, call 250-

949-5736, Monday to

Friday from 8:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m.

Lions help fishAndy Shurben, secretary for the Port Hardy Lion’s Club, and his wife Anita flank Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre employee Chris Stone as they present him with a $500 cheque for the QSSC. The money was raised through a raffle that was drawn in June.

Photo courtesy Anita Shurben

Work search assistance


Discover and Explore

Telegraph Cove

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It’s odd, isn’t it, how many of us don’t

take advantage of what’s in our own

back yards.

You know what I’m talking about; the

kinds of must-do-things that draw people

and help make some places worth visiting.

We know the attractions are there of

course, but for some reason don’t take the

time to check them out.

For example, I lived in Victoria during

some of my formative years, but never once

ever visited Butchart Gardens.

Despite nearly a decade toiling in south-

ern Alberta, I can’t tell you what the view’s

like from the top of the Calgary Tower.

Nor did I participate in any drive-by

shootings or indulge in any form of gang

warfare when I lived in Winnipeg.

I did none of that touristy kind of stuff.

(OK, OK, in full disclosure mode, I may

have visited the famous gardens, but I

would have been much too young to recall

any of it.)

In a reversal of my habit of not visiting

local landmarks, I took in one of the local

northern island sights when I hiked the

wonderful 2.5-km trail to San Josef Bay or,

as it’s known locally, simply San Jo beach.

Now, I realize people who know me are

probably calling me a big fat liar. Or they’re

just calling me fatty because the last time I

walked any distance further than the couch

to the fridge was, hmm, I think Hill Street

Blues was the hottest show on the tube.

I’m not the most active guy around, but

I’ll tell you I’ll be heading back to San Jo,

probably with a enough gear for a few days

of beach camping.

OK, my girlfriend will probably be wear-

ing the backpack, but still, I’m heading

back to that wonderful spot.

My visit to San Jo coincided with another

rare event here on the island: a sunny day.

July 9 it was, and my travelling com-

panions and I were heading to the sublime

beach at the southeast corner of Cape

Scott Park to join in on the BC Parks 100

birthday celebrations. (The milestone was

actually realized March 11, but hey, let’s

see how great your memory is at that age.)

Anyway, we started out before noon and

headed south on the North Island Highway

for a short distance before turning onto the

interesting Holberg Road.

I use the word interesting because it’s

a politically correct way to say crappy

— there’s more washboard action on that

65-km route to the trailhead than a week-

end spent with an Ozark bluegrass band.

Luckily we were travelling in a decent

half ton that easily handled the ruts, gouges

and pits. I’d guess if one takes it easy, any

vehicle could arrive at the San Jo parking

lot in one piece. And besides, the road does

smooth out in some spots.

Once you’ve parked in the expanded lot,

head down the recently reworked trail. Now,

the trail is nice with fresh gravel, but

it’s that larger jagged stuff that requires

good-soled shoes. Unfortunately I

wasn’t wearing that kind of footwear

and by the time we returned to the

truck it felt like the Turkish guard from

Midnight Express used a pair of ball

peens to bang out In A Gadda Da Vida

on the bottoms of my feet.

But enough

whine — the

forested trail is

superbly groomed

with plenty to see

during the roughly

45-minute walk.

One bone to pick,

however: the trail

is billed as wheel-

chair accessible. I’m sure

a wheelchair could go on

the trail, but I imagine it

would be a difficult slog.

Regardless, once you get to

the beach, San Jo is simply

spectacular.

The tide was out when we arrived

and soft, foot-soothing sand on the

vast tidal flats beckoned.

The day was enhanced by free

hot dogs and drinks — part of the

birthday celebration — and truly

outstanding weather.

San Josef Bay also has some sea

stacks and caves at the north end

of the first beach, but I didn’t get a

chance to explore them — just the

excuse I need to go back.

(Clockwise from top) Young-ish lovers take a break on a footbridge on the San Jo trail, volleyball was just one of the 100th birthday celebrations, Kirby Villeneuve, Zsana Tulcik, MLA Claire Trevena and Jane Treb help cut the ribbon commemorating the day.

Mike D’Amour photos

I’m trailing away...

San Josef Bay:Getting there: Head west on Holberg Road off Hwy. 19, follow the signs.

The San Jo trail is billed as wheelchair accessible, but it’s

worth checking out before you try it.


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July 22Baseball

Playoffs, North Vancouver Island Baseball League. Semifinal game 10 a.m., loser-out game 1 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

July 23Baseball

North Vancouver Island Baseball League championship final, 1 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

July 25-29Soccer

Annual World Cup Soccer Camp at PHSS track field. Session 1 ages 6-8; session 2 ages 9-12; session 3 ages 13-16. Tournament Friday 9 a.m.-noon in Port McNeill. Info, Sandy at 250-949-8928 or Liz at 250-949-7965. wwwworldcupsoccercamp.

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July 30-August 1Drag racing

North Island Timing Association hosts points series drags at Port McNeill Airport.

GolfAnnual Don McLeod Golf Tournament at Port Alice Golf and Country Club. 11 a.m. start both days. Everyone invited for fun-format scramble tourney; no scorecards allowed. Barbecue, prizes. Info, 250-284-3213.

July 31Fishing

Annual Telegraph Cove fishing derby. Info, 250-928-3131.

August 19-21Slo-pitch

Annual OrcaFest Slo-Pitch Tournament in Port McNeill. Game times tba at Centennial and Mantic fields, Hyde Creek. Info, Orma at 250-956-3345.

Clockwise from above: Kassie Griffiths wins a heat race in the soapbox derby; goalkeeper Davis Henderson shields the ball from attacker David McDougall during the 7-on-7 soccer tourna-ment; Jamaine Campbell won the heavyweight title in the Filomi Strongman competition; goalie Ben Beens sprawls while Ethan Shaw's shot sails over the net in the Brian Burns Memorial street hockey tourney; Mickey Walker makes contact during the Filomi Slo-pitch tournament; Andrew Smith spikes over Whitney Falconer in the 3-on-3 volleyball tournament at Carrot Park.

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www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, July 21, 201116 Sports & Recreation

Hillbillys win homer-fest season finaleJ.R. RardonGazette staffHYDE CREEK —

With the wind blowing

out over the left-field

fence, the Port McNeill

Rangers and the Hyde

Creek Hillbillys both

took advantage Sunday

on the final day of

the North Vancouver

Island Baseball League

regular season.

The Hillbillys, how-

ever, got just enough

from their small-ball

game to post an 8-5

win over the Rangers at

Hyde Creek Ballpark.

Fellow Woss residents

and 2010 North Island

Secondary School

grads Taylor Galeazzi

and Ryan Rushton each

homered and finished

3-for-3 as the Hillbillys

closed out the season

with a 6-4 record and

set up a rematch with

the Rangers (2-8) in

the first round of the

league playoffs.

Jason West went

3-for-4 with a pair of

RBIs and picked up

the victory with three

innings of relief for the

winners, who opened

the playoffs against the

Rangers last night. The

postseason continues

this weekend in Hyde

Creek with games

Saturday at 10 a.m. and

1 p.m. and the champi-

onship final scheduled

for 1 p.m. Sunday.

Rob Kenny and Nick

Russell each hit solo

home runs for the

Rangers, who took a

brief 2-0 lead in the third

inning and were tied

3-3 with the Hillbillys

midway through the

fifth inning.

But Rushton and

Curtis Carmen opened

the bottom of the fifth

with consecutive sin-

gles and were perched

on third and second

one out later when an

errant pickoff throw

allowed Rushton to

scamper home with

the go-ahead run. West

followed with a single

to plate Carmen for

a 5-3 lead, which the

Hillbillys never relin-

quished.

Kenny drew the

Rangers to 5-4 with his

solo blast in the sixth,

but Galeazzi’s solo

blast to lead off the

bottom half kick-start-

ed a three-run inning

that included RBI sin-

gles from Rushton and

West and made it 8-4.

Russell provided the

final run with his home

run in the seventh, but

West closed out Port

McNeill without any

further damage.

Cubs 11, Rangers 1Last Thursday, the

Port Hardy Cubs (7-3)

used a seven-run fifth

inning to break open a

close game and clinch

the top spot in the regu-

lar season.

The Cubs drew a bye

in the first round of the

playoffs and will play

at 10 a.m. Saturday

against the winner

of the opening game

between Hyde Creek

and Port McNeill.

Playoffs this weekHyde Creek and

Port McNeill opened

the postseason with a

game last night. The

winner advanced to

face Port Hardy at 10

a.m. Saturday, with the

loser of that game fac-

ing last night's loser at

1 p.m. Saturday.

The winners of the

two Saturday games

will meet for the title

Sunday at 1 p.m.

Admission is free and

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North Vancouver Island

Baseball League

Final Regular Season Standings

Team W L Pct GB

Port Hardy 7 3 .700 —Hyde Creek 6 4 .600 1Port McNeill 2 8 .200 5

Thursday, July 14

Port Hardy 11, Port McNeill 1Sunday, July 17

Hyde Creek 8, Port McNeill 5Port McNeill 002 011 1—5 7 1

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Russell and Berry; Rushton, West (5) and Leblanc. W — West. L — Russell. DP — Hillbillys 1. HR — Rangers: Kenny (1), Russell (2); Hillbillys: Rushton (1), Galeazzi (2). Umpire — Baker. T — 2:14. A — 19.

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Championship, 1 p.m.All games at Hyde Creek Ballpark

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Sox batter 'ratsJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY —

After watching Blue Sox

shortstop Len Miller rob

his team of yet another

hit with a diving catch,

Bushrats captain Adam

Ireton strolled into the

Blue Sox dugout between

innings.

“I don’t know what

they’re paying you, but

we’ll match it,” Ireton

said, flinging a Bushrats

jersey at the laughing

Miller.

Miller and his team-

mates certainly had the

last laugh in the Filomi

Days Slo-pitch tourna-

ment Sunday, claiming

the A final with a 16-1

romp over the Bushrats in

the highest-scoring game

of the four-day tourney.

In an experimental

format, the tourney was

played strictly with wood

bats, which depressed the

high scores typical to the

sport.

“The wood bats really

introduce a new element

to the game,” said Glenn

Moore of Port McNeill,

who scored the only run

in the Talons’ 1-0 win over

Port Alice in the tourney’s

B Final. “It’s a lot more

about defense. You really

have to hit the ball well to

get a hit.”

The Blue Sox did plenty

of that in the lopsided

A final, banging out a

staggering 24 hits in a

tournament that produced

a previous high score of

10 runs.

Miller had four hits,

including two doubles,

en route to earning male

MVP honours in the A

division. Teammate Alex

Mattes went 4-for-5

with four RBIs, and Jake

Colbourne had three hits

and four RBIs and came

the closest to hitting a

home run by banging a

ball high off the left-field

fence that went for one of

his two doubles.

Aaron Miller, Brian

Texmo and Janey

Henschke added three hits

each.

“A good, old-fashioned,

o u t - b e h i n d - t h e - b a r n

whuppin’, is what this is,”

Dean Hunchuk said from

the Bushrats bench as he

watched the Blue Sox

close out the assault with

four runs in the seventh

inning.

The Bushrats, mean-

while, managed just four

hits total. They scored

their lone run when Kevin

Smith led off the second

inning with a double and

came around on a two-

out single by Christie

Morrison.

The Talons essentially

clinched their B final vic-

tory in the top of the first

inning. Moore led off the

game with a single and,

following another hit,

found himself hung up

between third and home.

When the relay throw

went to third base, he

simply bolted the other

way and crossed the plate

with the game’s only run

as the teams posted bagels

for the next six-and-a-half

innings.

“Never throw behind

the runner,” Moore said

with a grin.

The C final went to the

Salmon Kings with a 7-1

win over the Rez.

Adam Ireton of the Bushrats comes up short on a leaping try at a line drive in Sunday's Filomi Slo-pitch tourney.

J.R. Rardon photo

"A good, old-fashioned,

out-behind-the-barn

whuppin' is what this is."

Dean Hunchuk

Thomas Coon of the Wolfpack chases down a pass ahead of Tsakis F.C. defender Patrick Johnny during 7-a-side soccer tournament at PHSS Friday.

J.R. Rardon photo

On unfrozen pondGazette staffPORT HARDY — Canada

created a legend with its pond

hockey. The Brian Burns

Memorial Street Hockey

Tournament gave spectators

an idea what the sport might

look like when the pond is

not frozen.

When the rain that fell

sporadically on Port Hardy’s

Filomi Days revelers turned

into a deluge Saturday after-

noon, the games went on.

On Hastings Street, ball

hockey players sent rooster

tails of water into the air with

shots and passes. At Beaver

Harbour Park, slo-pitch play-

ers slid through puddles and

mud bogs around the bases.

At Port Hardy Secondary

School’s fields, competitors

in the 7-a-side soccer tourna-

ment tried to run and cut on

a Slip-n-Slide of overgrown

grass. At Carrot Park, 3-on-

3 volleyball players tried to

control their bumps and sets

in a curtain of rain.

Of the numerous athletic

endeavors that drew the North

Island’s weekend warriors

last weekend, only the stock

car racing was cancelled due

to the soggy conditions.

Sunday saw a respite from

the soggy summer, and

the activities continued in

more favourable conditions.

Youngsters took the wheel

in the annual soapbox derby;

strongman competition mus-

clemen flipped large truck

tires and hefted large axes,

and the soccer and slo-pitch

finals were completed.

2011 Filomi Days

Sports results

Filomi Slo-pitch

At Beaver Harbour Park

A Division

Final: Blue Sox 16, Bushrats 1. Third:

Bandits. Fourth: Load ‘em Up. Female MVP: Laina Hunko, Bushrats. Male MVP: Len Miller, Blue Sox.

B Division

Final: Talons 1, Port Alice 0. Third: Generals. Fourth: Master Batters. Female MVP: Shannon Lafl amme, Talons. Male MVP: Lou Klein-Beekman, Port Alice.

C Division

Final: Salmon Kings 7, Rez 1. Third: Ballerz. Female MVP: Angela Krawietz, Salmon Kings. Male MVP: Richard Nelson, Rez.

Strongman competition

Heavyweight: Jamaine CampbellLightweight: Ben Perlini

7-a-side Soccer

Men’s fi nal

Liatchwilatch United def. North Island Selects

Women’s fi nal

Alert Bay def. North Island Selects7-under champion

Kwakiutl

Volleyball

1. Team B (Ryan Tanaka, Shoshanna Kervin, Anthony Heinrichs)2. Team Players (Christina Fedorak, Sam Poirier, Mark Hutchinson, Margaret Waldstein)3. Full Force (Whitney Falconer, Garrett Gildersleeve, Jordan Campbell, Cortney Darling, Tristan Gale)

On your way down island from Port McNeill and Port Hardy as you pass the Woss Lake turnoff, on the sky-line you will see an obviously huge mountain that has a top that looks a bit like a table top or mesa.

Looking deceiv-ingly ordinary in the distance, the Schoen mountain is one of North Island’s most magnificent.

Schoen is German for beautiful — was it some early German tourist who wandered

into the island’s interior and made a note in his black book: “Ja, das ist schoen!”

Surely he could have chosen adjectives with more punch than beautiful for this masterpiece of the Maker’s hand.

If you have never been to Schoen Lake, the setting in which this superb mountain was placed, you must put it on your bucket list of places to go before you kick the bucket. If you’re a camper, there is a beau-tiful (Schoen) campsite at the beginning of the lake.

The view of Schoen Mountain from the campsite is stunning to say the least, with a lake so placid the reflections will make you think you’re seeing double!

Every time I painted from this campsite I’ve been so taken with the scene before me the day seemed timeless.

The middle of this lake, roughly three-kilometres in length, curves sharply to the left, which takes you to a number of new perspectives of the mountain.

Here you are placed immediately below the part of the mountain where the glacier makes its way down to the lake.

An additional attraction is a grove of old-growth cedars and spruce that will make you believe you are in a cathedral.

If you can possibly take a canoe or kayak with you when you visit Schoen, you will have the wonderful option of accessing these exceptional views.

Motor boats are allowed on the lake, but my most valued moments have been when all I could hear was the swish of my paddle and the variety of sounds coming from the mountain.

At this writing, the park is open. Just take the Mt. Cain road and instead

of turning up Mt. Cain keep going to this superb summer playground, a lake and a mountain named Beautiful.

Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights.www.henschel.ca


STARTING THIS SUMMER, BC HYDRO WILL BE UPGRADING HOMES AND BUSINESSES WITH NEW SMART METERS. MOVING TO A MORE EFFICIENT, MODERNIZED GRID WILL CREATE IMMEDIATE SAVINGS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS.YOU MAY BE WONDERING...What is a smart meter?

The smart metering program will modernize our electricity system by replacing old electro-mechanical meters with new digital meters. A smart meter is a digital meter that records the amount of power you use. It helps improve the efficiency of the power grid, means less wasted electricity and gets BC ready for future power needs.

What are the benefits for me as a customer?

You will be able to see your power use in near real time and it will be faster and easier to open and close your account if you move.

What happens if the power goes out?

With smart meters in place, BC Hydro can pinpoint power outages and restore power faster.

How does it make my community safer?

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

How will my meter be read?

There will be remote, two way communication between your meter and BC Hydro. Smart meter signals are short, infrequent and will last less than one minute per day.

Is the signal safe?

Yes. The signals are low level frequency, meeting and exceeding Health Canada safety standards.

Is my information secure?

Similar to online banking systems, the data from the meters is secure and your privacy is protected.

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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]

11/11

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill

(across from Firehall)Sunday

10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741

Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

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

Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org

11/11

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

for North Island Christians”- Monthly “large group” gatherings

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

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

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

Everyone is welcome!11/11

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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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

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

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PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St

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

Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place

250-949-6466Pastor George & Karen Ewald

(home) 250-949-9674E-Mail:[email protected]

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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]

Summer hours

Sunday Worship - 10:00am

except August 28th - 9:00

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

The office will be closed August 2.

Deadlines: Classifieds-Friday, July 29 @ 4pmDisplay-Thursday, July 28 @ 5pm

Enjoy the holiday.

BC Day

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

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?

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

FULL LENGTH CRINOLINE FOR RENT!

Weddings, grad, etc.

Only $35, deposit required.

Call250-949-8928

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

CALL FOR ENTRIES9TH ANNUAL

Kitty Coleman WoodlandArtisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5

Applications for Artisans are available at

woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

COMING EVENTS


INFORMATION

CRISIS LINE

250-949-6033or

250-974-5326Alert Bay/Kingcome

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.

COMING EVENTS


PERSONALS

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+).

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: LADIES eye glass-es/reading glasses on the cor-ner of Creekside Apts/High-land Drive in Port Hardy. Call to claim at 250-949-6225.

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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!

CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

CARETAKER, EAGLE Pointe Lodge, BC live-in during off-season, general maintenance, basic plumbing and electrical, Ref req’d. Send resume to [email protected] or call 250-627-1840

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ADMIN ASSISTANT Trainees needed! Large & small fi rms seeking certifi ed A & P staff now. No Experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-512-7116.

COMING EVENTS

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.MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredit-ed, web design training, ad-ministered by the Canadian Society for Social Develop-ment. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Vis-it: www.ibde.ca Apply today!TRAIN TO be an Apart-ment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of gradu-ates working. 31 years of suc-cess! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.TWO, TWO, Two years in one. New Heavy Equipment Certifi -cate program at GPRC, Fair-view campus. Receive 1st and 2nd year HET Apprenticeship technical training. Intense hands-on shop experience, Fairview, AB. Affordable resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882.

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BUSY GM Dealership in Squamish has an immediate opening for a qualifi ed GM Technician. Send resume to [email protected]

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HELP WANTED

North Island CommunityServices Society is now accepting applications for thefollowing Huckleberry Housepositions.•Daycare Supervisor•Daycare Assistant Supervisor•Woss Strong StartQualifi cations: Valid provincialECE/ECE assistant certifi cate,First Aid Certifi cate and mini-mum of two years experienceworking with children 3-5years of age.Closing date: August 19, 2011,please forward application onor before 5:00pm to:

North Island Community Services Society

PO Box 1028Port McNeill, BC

V0N 2R0Email: [email protected]

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RAINBOW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LTD.

Prince Rupert, BC has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Technician

Chrysler experience preferred, will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Top

wages and relocation bonus to the right candidate.

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The office will be closed August 2.

Deadlines: Classifieds-Friday, July 29 @ 4pmDisplay-Thursday, July 28 @ 5pm

Enjoy the holiday.

BC Day

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND


Forestry Crewman, Forestry Technician (RFT or FIT) FULL TIME / SEASONAL

Hedberg Associates, based in Squamish, B.C., is a diversifi ed forestry and natural resource management company. The fi rm provides consulting services to the forest industry, clean energy sector, telecommunication and transmission/distribution line industry. Hedberg Associates continues to specialize in forest management, silviculture, operational planning, cutting permit development and appraisals, including fi eld layout of roads and cut blocks.

We are a growing company looking for senior forestry crewman and experienced fi eld technicians. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of forestry experience. We are a highly motivated group of individuals and will provide employees the opportunity to continue their advancement in the forest and other natural resource industries.

Employees will be responsible for completing road location and block layout, traversing, collecting mapping and site plan information and preparation of operation plans. Transmission and distribution line layout and transmission line vegetation management.

The position will be predominantly fi eld based with work in all types of weather and terrain. We are a local company but require some work to be completed in remote locations.

Squamish is a vibrant and growing community located between Vancouver and Whistler. Dubbed Canada’s “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada”, it offers world-class mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and many more outdoor pursuits.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience.Job Qualifi cations:• Profi cient with all basic forestry fi eld equipment. • Valid B.C. Drivers Licence. • Healthy, fi t individuals who are able to complete work in a variety of outdoor environments.• Forestry experience, knowledge or training and capable of supervising others. • Familiarity with Road Eng, Word and Excel would be an asset.Application Instructions: Application deadline for all positions will be Friday, August 5, 2011. All individuals who apply will be contacted. Please email resumes with a cover letter and two references to [email protected].

www.blackpress.ca

The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher.

The Morning Star, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star.

The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988.

The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years.

Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and fi nancial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace.

If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to:

Bruce McAuliffe, PresidentBlack Press BC Southc/o Kelowna Capital News2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2Email: [email protected]

Publisher

JOIN OUR TEAM

Contract Administrative AssistantPort McNeill/Port Hardy

A part time contract Administrative Assistant position is available supporting our Broughton and Port Hardy Production Areas. Your responsibilities will include organizing meeting logistics, records keeping, and general administration duties supporting the Production Managers.Qualifi cations include high school graduation plus 3-5 years of relevant work experience in an administrative role. Candidates must be highly organized, have a strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to multitask, a positive attitude, and excellent computer skills.If you have the skills and experience we require and want to join a progressive company, please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.

Start Date – August 15, 2001

Completion Date - September 30, 2011

The Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre and partners have received a Community Action Initiative (CAI) grant to help plan a project on the topic of helping vulnerable youth transition into adulthood, with an innovative, community based, collaborative, culturally safe approach that promotes mental health and prevents harmful use of substances.Job description – Facilitator/proposal writer

committee to facilitate focus groups in a number of different communities in the Mount Waddington Regional District.

Please submit letter of interest and resume electronically to [email protected] by

August 5, 2011

For more info on the Community Action Initiative go to their website at

www.communityactioninitiative.ca

Short Term Contract Position

FAMILY CENTRE COORDINATORApplicants must have three years recent experience

including one year supervisory experience or an

equivalent combination of education, training and

experience. Also experience working with staff,

volunteers and non-profit or publicly funded groups,

agencies and organizations. Grant and proposal writing

skills are preferred and public relations experience

would be an asset.

This position is open until July 25, 2011.

Send cover letter and resume to:

North Island Community Services Society

Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

or [email protected]

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Fuelled both by product innovation and acquisitions, we are dedicated to responding to our customers’ needs while constantly reviewing our operations to remain a low-cost and effi cient processor.

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fl uid milk, yogurt, dairy ingredients and snack-cakes. Our Courtenay Plant is looking to expand the team! Seeking a team player with a great attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit:

Engineer / Millwright – Courtenay, BC4th Class Power Engineer with Journeyman Millwright ticket. This position is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and trouble shooting of the manufacturing and building equipment, including low pressure Boiler and Refrigeration equipment.

Must be available to work shift work, holidays, and weekends, on call.

To apply for this opportunity or for more information please email your resume and covering letter [email protected]

Western Forest Products Inc is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island delivering unique, quality products to our customers in a safe, sustainable environment.

We are currently seeking fully experienced: • Chasers • Boom Man

• Hooktenders • Grapple Yarder Operators• Landing Bucker • Loader Operators

• Log Truck Driver • Front End Loader Dump ManPlease forward resumes to:

Operations Administrator, PO Box 220Gold River, BC, V0P 1G0, Fax: 250-283-7222.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS INC. – NOOTKA FOREST OPERATION

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ALBERNI COMMUNITY & Women’s Services Society is seeking a Full-time Executive Director to lead our agency as we work to achieve our vision to Break The Cycle of Abuse, through providing wrap-around services for individuals and families impacted by violence. You are a strong leader with a proven track record in areas such as Human Resource Management, Revenue Gen-eration, Marketing and Public Relations, amongst other things. Your resume will dem-onstrate this clearly. You will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing operations and growth of ACAWS by plan-ning, organizing, leading, and administering all agency ac-tivities, programs and opera-tions, and by providing the linkage between the organiza-tion, its staff, and the Board of Directors. You will be able to ensure high-quality, ethical, ef-fi cient, accountable and effec-tive client-centered services. We are looking for a candidate who: - Has a University De-gree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related fi eld, plus at least fi ve years’ directly-related work ex-perience, or an equivalent - Has a clear understanding of the dynamics of abuse and violence - Has the ability to de-velop effective relationships with all stakeholders - Believes strongly in a social justice ap-proach to client services. Please send a Cover Letter and CV in confi dence to: ACAWS Board Chair 3082 Third Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5 Or by email to: of-fi [email protected] Or by fax to: 250.724.7113 By 4:30 p.m. August 15, 2011 A job descrip-tion is available by emailing of-fi [email protected].

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]

EXPERIENCED counterperson re-quired for busy Automotive and In-dustrial parts store. Competitive wage and benefi t package. Friendly atmosphere. Fax resume to 250-287-8933 or e-mail [email protected].

GENERAL LABOURER with knowledge of construction. Must be physically fi t and re-liable. Wage depends on ex-perience. Phone: 250-949-7414 or 250-902-9110.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for 2 full time cooks. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

Motor Truck Partsman or Parts Trainee required

for permanent employment. Must have a mechanical

knowledge and be computer and keyboard literate. Reply

to: George Bailey. Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc.

Campbell River, BC 250-286-1151

[email protected]

N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract highway truckers; owners/operators. Total volume to move is 65,000 cubic metres for the North Island. For more details, please call Jennifer at 250-591-0067 or email: offi [email protected].

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.

We are currently seeking a marine mechanic. Specializing in Honda and Yamaha is an asset. Full time position with benefi ts. Wages dependant on credentials and experience. Apply in person to Colleen or e-mail resume to: [email protected].

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CANADIAN Tire Fernie BC is seek-ing Red Seal Automotive ServiceTechnicians to join our team in avery busy, positive, well equipped,growing Automotive Service Centre.Please contact Shannon Morton orJason Hayes via phone @250-423-4222 or Email [email protected]

Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or

Apprentice MechanicP & R Truck Centre requires Full - Time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset.

Excellent Wage &Benefi t Package.

Please e-mail resume to [email protected] or

fax to 250-746-8064

Heavy Duty EquipmentTechnicians

We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians. We have BC branches in Prince George, Penticton, Kam-loops, Burnaby, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Vernon, Fort St John, Langley, Campbell River and a Yukon branch in Whitehorse.

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Start Date – August 15, 2011

Completion Date - September 30, 2011

The Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre and partners have received a Community Action Initiative (CAI) grant to help plan a project on the topic of helping vulnerable youth transition into adulthood, with an innovative, community based, collaborative, culturally safe approach that promotes mental health and prevents harmful use of substances.Job description – Facilitator/proposal writer

committee to facilitate focus groups in a number of different communities in the Mount Waddington Regional District.

Please submit letter of interest and resume electronically to [email protected] by

August 5, 2011

For more info on the Community Action Initiative go to their website at

www.communityactioninitiative.ca

Short Term Contract Position


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

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REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE

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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 HARDY 7550 W. Gla-cier Cres. Renovated 3 bdrms up, 2 bdrms down, 1.5 baths, deck (up & down). All appli-ances, oil furnace, inspected woodstove. 2 fl at driveways, shed big enough for 17’ boat on trailer. Large wood shed. Ready to move in. Must see! $190,000. Call 250-902-8208 or 250-902-8202 to view.

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

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HOMES WANTED

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LOTS

COAL HARBOUR, large ser-viced ocean view lot, near Port Hardy, $120,000. Call 250-949-1223.


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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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MORTGAGES

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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

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RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

LAKEFRONT Properties For Sale 20 Minutes from Quali-cum www.hornelake.bc.ca

TOWNHOUSES

PORT HARDY 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, garage, walking distance to all fa-cilities. Some furniture. Owner downsizing. Southern expo-sure, 5 min to beach. Must see, appt only. $130,000. 250-949-6076.

RENTALS

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 HARDY 2 bdrm apt, Airport Rd. Pets? N/S, ref. req. $525. Call 250-949-6319.

PORT MCNEILL- 3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltownhouses.yolasite.com

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.

PORT MCNEILL Walking dis-tance to all amenities. Spa-cious studio apt. $400/mo. in-clusive. Call 250-956-2355.

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]

Call 310.3535

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APARTMENT/CONDO

WEST PARK MANOR &

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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

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

3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MIN-UTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-749-3188

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

PORT McNeill, 1984 Beach Drive. Executive ocean front 3 bedroom home available for rent August 15th. Applicances, garage & rec room. References required, annual lease, no pets. $1,400/month. 250 954 7077. [email protected]

PORT HARDY Rent to own, 2 bdrm/2 bath house. Single de-tached garage. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. Call 250-902-9511 or 250-924-7879.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

PORT MCNEILL oceanview home for rent. Upper level, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fenced yard, covered parking, new deck, pet-friendly and ideal for family - $800/month. Available immed. Call Joanna: 250-999-6011.

STORAGE

SUITES, LOWER

PORT MCNEILL oceanview for rent. Lower level, newly renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fenced yard, shared laundry, pet-friendly. $600 per month. Available Aug 1. Call Joanna: 250-999-6011.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery. www.autocreditfast.ca.

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SPORTS & IMPORTS

OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

MOTORCYCLES

2006 Honda CRF 70- $1100 Comes with helmet, riding boots,jer-sey and pants.Excellent condtion and very well maintained, one own-er, never been raced. Child has out-grown. Call: 956-4104

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

GOLF carts/utility vehicles gas and electric,clearance priced at Cart-splusBC.com click Summer Sizzler Sale 1866-886-6893

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1979 CLASS C 24’ motor home. Interior redone, fridge, roof & beams, batteries, front tires, awning all replaced last couple of years. Must see! Asking $6995. 250-949-8803.

Th is summer couldbe a scorcher.

Nearly half of wildfi res in British Columbiaare caused by human carelessness. Please prevent

and report wildfi res. To report a wildfi re,call *5555 on your cell.

For more information, visitwww.BCforestfi reinfo.gov.bc.ca

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]

B.C. businesses now

have access to a com-

prehensive guide that

provides information

on how to create a busi-

ness environment safe

and comfortable for

seniors.

The guide is designed

to help new and pro-

spective business own-

ers ensure their busi-

nesses are age-friendly.

It includes information

on how businesses can

provide an environment

of safety, comfort, vis-

ibility and respect for

older customers.

The guide also

includes examples of

best practices from

existing businesses and

an assessment tool to

help business opera-

tors determine if their

business is age-friendly

and learn how to make

improvements.

Signs of an age-

friendly business

include:

• Wider aisles and

uncluttered pathways

to better accommodate

walkers and wheel-

chairs.

• A place for custom-

ers to sit while waiting

and a place to put pack-

ages down.

• Clear signage.

• Adequate and glare-

free lighting.

• A service desk that

is clearly visible so

customers can ask for

help.

• Staff made aware

of the needs/challenges

faced by older custom-

ers.

"The older seg-

ment of our popula-

tion is growing at a

rapid rate and seniors

play an active and

valuable role in com-

munities across B.C.,”

said Parliamentary

Secretary for Seniors

to the Minister of

Health, Dr. Margaret

MacDiarmid.

The B.C. Seniors'

Guide can be accessed

at: www.gov.bc.ca/

seniors/guide.

Respect — and cater to — your elders

Aboriginal businesses sought for awardsPremier Christy Clark

and BC Achievement

Foundation chair

Keith Mitchell recently

announced nomina-

tions are now open for

the third annual BC

Aboriginal Business

Awards.

“Aboriginal busi-

nesses across British

Columbia contribute to

the growth and prosper-

ity of our local econo-

mies,” said Clark.

“These awards

are a unique way to

highlight Aboriginal

business accomplish-

ments and reflect on

the importance of our

Aboriginal business-

people that employ

families throughout

B.C.”

The BC Aboriginal

Business Awards

honour business acu-

men in the follow-

ing categories: Young

Entrepreneur (Male

and Female), Joint

Venture, Community-

Owned and Business

of the Year awards

for one-to-two-person

enterprises, two-to-10-

person enterprises, and

enterprises with 10 or

more persons.

A judges’ panel eval-

uates the submissions

guided by the viabil-

ity, sustainability and

competitiveness of the

business. The panel

selects a first-place

recipient and up to two

second-place outstand-

ing business achievers

in each category. All

winners are celebrated

at a gala presentation

ceremony in the late

fall. For further infor-

mation and submission

forms, please visit:

w w w. b c a c h i ev e -

ment.com. Submissions

deadline is Sept. 15.

Copsforcancer

Touched by cancer

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.

HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca.

FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to: www.tourderock.ca

Kyle SlavinNews staff

Everyone has a reason to ride.

For Steph McFarlane, it’s for her close friend, who died of stomach cancer at age 38.

For Andy Harward, it’s for his dad, who he lost to lung cancer while he was still a young boy.

For Scott Green and Aaron Murray, both their fathers were recently diagnosed with cancer. Murray’s dad is in remission, while Green’s dad is still undergoing treatment and is doing well.

For Steve Robinson, it’s for his family, including his two little girls, after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer two years ago.

The five Saanich police officers participating in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock have all been intimately touched by cancer, and are pushing through their own challenges to do what they can to fight back against the disease.

“This is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done in my career,” Green says, after having barely scratched the surface in the journey to come that is Tour de Rock.

The 22-member team, made up of law enforcement officials from Vancouver Island and three media members, is training for September’s 14-day bicycle trek, that will take the team from one tip of Vancouver Island to the other.

Every year the tour generates more than $1 million for pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes in Maple Ridge, a medically supported summer camp for kids with cancer and survivors of the disease.

“They are children, they are innocent and they are pure,” Robinson says about why he is participating in Tour de Rock. “They don’t understand why they can’t go outside to play in fear of catching simple colds that could kill them. They don’t understand that the countless surgeries and medications that violate their small bodies are an effort to save them,”

“They don’t understand that they are literally fighting for their lives, when they should be learning, laughing and enjoying them. But we are their protectors, we are their parents, we are their angels who know that childhood cancer is wrong.”

The riders all say they are most looking forward to meeting the children and families touched by the disease.

“It’s very motivating. It reinforces the need for these types of fundraisers to raise money for pediatric cancer research,” Green says.

“It makes you appreciate life that much more … and kids are so resilient. It’s amazing how adaptable they are, and what they can endure.”

McFarlane adds: “As a police officer, we’re trained to be proactive.

This is the best way I can be proactive and try to stop this for other families.”

The officers are in the midst of training for the physically gruelling challenge of cycling 1,000 kilometres, which McFarlane says is going to help when it comes to dealing with the emotional side of things.

“I’ve already had moments where I’ve met the families of cancer patients, cancer survivors, and the way they look and us makes you realize that what you do is so important to so many people,” she says.

“They prepare us well for the physical part so we shouldn’t be distracted by the emotional part. That’s going to be just overwhelming.”

For Saanich police officers, the annual Tour de Rock trek is a personal journey

Special featureBlack Press newspapers on Vancouver Island will publish this special feature page spotlighting police officers taking part in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

Kyle Slavin/Black Press

Saanich police Insp. Scott Green, left, Const. Steve Robinson, Const. Aaron Murray, Const. Andy Harward and Const. Steph McFarlane will participate in the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock this summer.


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