THURS., JUNE 30, 2011 EDITORIAL Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 SPORTS Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS Page 19-22 9045 Granville Street 250-949-7442 Come see us today at EJ Klassen GM or check us out online at klassengm.com DEALER #7983 FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS 0 % (O.A.C.) Employee Pricing on Leases also! It’s Back! In a Big Way! but wait…there’s more! Dealer Invoice LESS the Rebates! Limited time offer…do not delay. When it’s over, it over! Hardy man dies in boat accident Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275 G AZETTE NORTH ISLAND 45th Year No. 26 Newsstand $1.25 + HST www.northislandgazette.com NEWS: [email protected]SUBSCRIPTIONS: 250-949-6225 SALES: [email protected]PAGE 11 Guitarist and funnyman Todd Butler is among the artists set to play in the first Tri-Port Music Festival. Daytripping – see page 13 Mike D’Amour Gazette staff Friends and family will gather next week to remember Robert Davis, a long-time Port Hardy resident and avid fisherman who was killed in a tragic boating incident. “Bob was like my other dad,” said good pal and commercial fisherman, Rick Sadler, in a letter to the Gazette. “Bob was the most giving per- son with his time and fish, always supplying people who couldn’t get out to fish‚ he even treated us with fish from time to time,” he said. “I find some comfort in know- ing Bob was doing what he loved the most when he left this world ... I loved him so very much.” Davis was seen about 5:30 a.m. Thursday by a crew member aboard a fishing boat who reported seeing the 70-year-old clinging to the bow rope of his upside down, 16-foot boat on the west side of Hardy Bay, between Duval Point and the Tsulquate River. Davis slipped under the water before the fishermen could get to him. The Coast Guard was quickly on scene and pulled Davis from the water and transported him to the Port Hardy wharf before he was rushed to hospital. Attempts to resuscitate Davis were unsuccessful. RCMP said the senior was not wearing a PFD or a lifejacket and the cause of the incident is still under investigation. Janice Davis said she didn’t believe her husband was in the water long before the tragedy occurred. “But (the authorities) don’t know what happened; there was no hole in his boat and the bow seam was opened, but they said it could have happened when they brought the boat up,” she said. “He didn’t hit another boat or a rock, but he hit something, we just don’t know what.” Janice said she’s still dealing with the tragedy. “It’s such a shock; we were so close but now the whole bottom has fallen out.” Davis was born in Pender Harbour, and had a rod and reel put in his hand while still very young. “Both his grandfather and father were commercial fishermen and Bob lost a brother who was a com- mercial fisherman when he was 18 — he drowned in a storm with a boatload of fish,” said Janice. Davis, a dad of two daughters and grandfather to six, spent near- ly 30 years in the Canadian Forces force as a radar tech, a job that took him and his family to various locations around Canada. The family came to Port Hardy in 1989 where Davis worked as a commissionaire in the area for a few years before retiring and devot- ing himself to his favourite pastime, fishing. As much as he loved to fish, he was more devoted to his church, said Pastor Kevin Martineau, of the Port Hardy Baptist Church, where Davis was a greeter for the past 12 or 13 years. “He loved fishing, but he loved his god more,” said Martineau. Added Sadler: “Bob has been a godsend to me, always praying for me, especially when I was out fishing at sea.” Davis also had a real love for nature and wildlife. “He would catch an extra fish for the eagles, stop in Christy Pass, wave the fish around in the air until the eagles would come and almost take it from his hand,” Sadler said. “I feel at peace knowing that Bob is in Heaven with Jesus, soaring with wings just like his beloved eagles.” A service for Davis is planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre, 7450 Columbia St. Port Hardy district gets cash for culverts Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s flood, Port Hardy council announced it will be using close to a half- million dollars in grant cash to fix decrepit culverts. Rick Davidge, chief administrative officer, said September’s deluge caused the worst flooding this com- munity has experienced. “It was all infrastructure damage for our part, but the household damage out there was phenomenal — about 400 or 500 homes,” said Davidge, who noted the heavy rains and subse- quent floods caused more than $1 million in dam- ages. “It was really odd, the North Island is known for its rain, but the (flooding rain) happened over a six or seven hour period,” he said. Davidge said about 170 mm fell in the Port Hardy area over the course of just a few hours. “It was just a deluge ... it was quite amazing.” A big contributor to the flooding was the state of the culverts, he said. “They were just plain old and undersized.” Council announced at its regular June 14 meeting $400,000 would be com- ing into city coffers via the provincially funded Towns For Tomorrow, a provin- cial program that provides funding for infrastructure projects to address climate change and contribute to the overall health, sustain- ability and livability of communities. “We were aware of that program and it was very timely for us,” said Davidge. All the new cash will be going towards new cul- verts. “There are two sections of culverts on the bottom end of the Beaver Harbour Road and Chatham Avenue, so there’s two crossings there that will have to be upgraded.” Davidge said the prov- ince picked up 80 per cent of the flood damage costs and “we fund the rest.” The job will be going to tender and Davidge said it’s possible the work could be done before the fall. “We’re hopeful it will be.” Bob Davis is shown holding a fish he caught in this family photo. Photo submitted
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PAGE 11 Guitarist and funnyman Todd Butler is among the artists set to play in the first Tri-Port Music Festival.
Daytripping – see page 13
Mike D’AmourGazette staffFriends and family will gather
next week to remember Robert
Davis, a long-time Port Hardy
resident and avid fisherman who
was killed in a tragic boating
incident.
“Bob was like my other dad,”
said good pal and commercial
fisherman, Rick Sadler, in a letter
to the Gazette.
“Bob was the most giving per-
son with his time and fish, always
supplying people who couldn’t
get out to fish‚ he even treated
us with fish from time to time,”
he said.
“I find some comfort in know-
ing Bob was doing what he loved
the most when he left this world ...
I loved him so very much.”
Davis was seen about 5:30 a.m.
Thursday by a crew member
aboard a fishing boat who reported
seeing the 70-year-old clinging to
the bow rope of his upside down,
16-foot boat on the west side of
Hardy Bay, between Duval Point
and the Tsulquate River.
Davis slipped under the water
before the fishermen could get to
him.
The Coast Guard was quickly
on scene and pulled Davis from
the water and transported him to
the Port Hardy wharf before he
was rushed to hospital.
Attempts to resuscitate Davis
were unsuccessful.
RCMP said the senior was not
wearing a PFD or a lifejacket and
the cause of the incident is still
under investigation.
Janice Davis said she didn’t
believe her husband was in the
water long before the tragedy
occurred.
“But (the authorities) don’t know
what happened; there was no hole
in his boat and the bow seam was
opened, but they said it could have
happened when they brought the
boat up,” she said.
“He didn’t hit another boat or a
rock, but he hit something, we just
don’t know what.”
Janice said she’s still dealing with
the tragedy.
“It’s such a shock; we were so
close but now the whole bottom has
fallen out.”
Davis was born in Pender
Harbour, and had a rod and reel put
in his hand while still very young.
“Both his grandfather and father
were commercial fishermen and
Bob lost a brother who was a com-
mercial fisherman when he was 18
— he drowned in a storm with a
boatload of fish,” said Janice.
Davis, a dad of two daughters
and grandfather to six, spent near-
ly 30 years in the Canadian Forces
force as a radar tech, a job that
took him and his family to various
locations around Canada.
The family came to Port Hardy
in 1989 where Davis worked as a
commissionaire in the area for a
few years before retiring and devot-
ing himself to his favourite pastime,
fishing.
As much as he loved to fish, he
was more devoted to his church,
said Pastor Kevin Martineau, of the
Port Hardy Baptist Church, where
Davis was a greeter for the past 12
or 13 years.
“He loved fishing, but he loved
his god more,” said Martineau.
Added Sadler: “Bob has been a
godsend to me, always praying for
me, especially when I was out
fishing at sea.”
Davis also had a real love for
nature and wildlife.
“He would catch an extra fish
for the eagles, stop in Christy
Pass, wave the fish around in the
air until the eagles would come
and almost take it from his hand,”
Sadler said.
“I feel at peace knowing that
Bob is in Heaven with Jesus,
soaring with wings just like his
beloved eagles.”
A service for Davis is planned
for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at
the Port Hardy Civic Centre, 7450
Columbia St.
Port Hardy district gets cash for culvertsMike D’AmourGazette staffPORT HARDY—Hoping
to avoid a repeat of last
year’s flood, Port Hardy
council announced it will
be using close to a half-
million dollars in grant cash
to fix decrepit culverts.
Rick Davidge, chief
administrative officer, said
September’s deluge caused
the worst flooding this com-
munity has experienced.
“It was all infrastructure
damage for our part, but
the household damage out
there was phenomenal —
about 400 or 500 homes,”
said Davidge, who noted
the heavy rains and subse-
quent floods caused more
than $1 million in dam-
ages.
“It was really odd, the
North Island is known for
its rain, but the (flooding
rain) happened over a six
or seven hour period,” he
said.
Davidge said about 170
mm fell in the Port Hardy
area over the course of just
a few hours.
“It was just a deluge ... it
was quite amazing.”
A big contributor to the
flooding was the state of
the culverts, he said.
“They were just plain old
and undersized.”
Council announced at its
regular June 14 meeting
$400,000 would be com-
ing into city coffers via the
provincially funded Towns
For Tomorrow, a provin-
cial program that provides
funding for infrastructure
projects to address climate
change and contribute to
the overall health, sustain-
ability and livability of
communities.
“We were aware of
that program and it was
very timely for us,” said
Davidge.
All the new cash will be
going towards new cul-
verts.
“There are two sections
of culverts on the bottom
end of the Beaver Harbour
Road and Chatham Avenue,
so there’s two crossings
there that will have to be
upgraded.”
Davidge said the prov-
ince picked up 80 per cent
of the flood damage costs
and “we fund the rest.”
The job will be going to
tender and Davidge said
it’s possible the work could
be done before the fall.
“We’re hopeful it will
be.”
Bob Davis is shown holding a fish he caught in this family photo.
Photo submitted
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, June 30, 20112
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children entering Kindergarten through Grade 7.
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July 1.Deadline for Display Ads is
4pm Thursday, June 30
Enjoy the holiday.
Fed cash to help spruce up parkMike D’AmourGazette staff
Several thousand dollars will be put to use to enhance a park com-memorated to the memory of a young girl who was brutally mur-dered more than two decades ago.
“This means so much for us and the community,” said Roxanne Wilson, mom of six-year-old Adrianne Wadhams, whose bat-tered and sexually abused body was found June 3, 1989 in a wooded area near Beaver Harbour Trailer Park where she lived.
Her killer, then a 15-year-old Port Hardy boy, was convicted of first-degree murder and is still behind bars.
The Adrianne Wadhams Memorial Park in Fort Rupert was commemorated several years ago, but has since fallen into disrepair.
A recently received federal grant of $11,000 will go towards new
playground equipment and other changes to the park, said Sandy Sewid, one of the people spear-heading the project.
“I was working with the elders in the community and was wondering how we could improve (the park),” she said.
“We had planned on doing com-memoration benches — traditional carving or painting — for each family in the park,” she said.
The revitalization of the park has inspired the community, which has since instituted a Neighbourhood Watch program.
In addition to the federal cash, the com-munity has raised another $3,000, said Sewid. “We plan on doing other fund-raisers too.”
Roxanne Wilson holds a picture of her murdered daughter, Adrianne Wadhams, in the Fort Rupert memorial park that bears her child’s name. Mike D’Amour photo
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Filomi Days Theme:2011 Celebrate the Glory Days
Chamber Updatesubmitted by Yana Hrdy
Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce ManagerP
this message is sponsored by the
To Irene PatersonI would like to thank you
and wish you the best on
your “retirement”. You
are one of a kind and
not easily replaced. You
will be remembered for
the things that you did
for the Chamber for all
these years. Just make
sure you work just
as hard at relaxing as
you have in your long
career. No one ever
stops working; they just
get a new boss. Beware;
your boss lives in your
own house. Good luck
getting some time off.
We’ll miss you.
New member welcomeStrokes of Jade
Massage is home-based
local business with the
feeling of a professional
spa. The owner Kellie
Dukes offers a quality,
unique massage that
is very affordable to
everyone.
At Strokes of Jade
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receive a 1.5 to 2 hours
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The theme for Filomi Days is:2011 Celebrate the
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July 15, 16 & 17
Duck Race is on July 17
at noon.
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Georgia Murray had a No. 1 hit song but didn’t know it.
VICTORIA — Now
that Canada Post is back
to work, the Ministry
of Social Development
is mailing out cheques
it held back from dis-
tribution during the
postal disruption.
Cheques to be mailed
include direct rent pay-
ments to landlords and
direct utilities pay-
ments for people on
income assistance, and
also payments for fam-
ilies who receive finan-
cial assistance through
the Child in the Home
of a Relative (CIHR)
program.
In addition, all other
ministry mail held dur-
ing the work stoppage,
including ministry bus
passes and reconsid-
eration decisions, will
also be placed in the
mail.
They should be deliv-
ered via Canada Post
starting last Tuesday.
The ministry encour-
ages anyone with ques-
tions or concerns to
call the toll-free line at
1-866-866-0800.
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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 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?
The signals are low level frequency and exceed 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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PORT McNEILL — A new
animal-control bylaw moved
one step closer to adoption as
council approved third reading
during its regular meeting June
20.
The bylaw, intended to address
the issue of dangerous or poten-
tially dangerous animals within
town limits, underwent some
language changes after council
approved first and second read-
ings in its previous meeting.
“I think where we’re going
with this is to get dog owners to
take responsibility for their ani-
mals,” Coun. Shelley Downey
said. “If your pet is on a leash or
on your property, it’s not going
to be a problem.”
The bylaw applies to all ani-
mals, but dogs are at the fore-
front of current debate.
It was prompted by an attack
last month in Port McNeill in
which two Rottweillers owned
by Shiloh Desrosiers killed a
Yorkshire Terrier owned by
neighbour Tina Slater.
The bylaw was drafted by
town staffer Sue Harvey, who
relied in large part on an exist-
ing bylaw in Campbell River.
Changes made to the bylaw
between the second and third
readings include a new defi-
nition of “dangerous dog” as
any dog that has killed or seri-
ously injured a person, or killed
or seriously injured a domestic
animal on property not owned or
occupied by the person respon-
sible for the dog.
Other changes include a pro-
hibition on keeping livestock
and poultry in the town limits,
and the deletion of several sec-
tions regulating the animal con-
trol officer’s access to private
property.
Both Desrosiers and Slater
attended the meeting and made
statements to council.
“I’m extremely upset my
14-year-old had to witness this,
and I implore you to stand by
the original bylaw,” Slater read
from a prepared statement.
“I’m simply advocating for
responsible ownership.”
Kitchen use OK’dCouncil approved a request
by a Vancouver Island Health
Authority counselor to use the
kitchen at the Family Centre
once every other week.
David Jennison, a mental
health and rehabilitation coun-
selor, requested the facility to
provide at-risk clients a place
to learn cooking skills, social-
ize with others in a produc-
tive environment and take home
healthy food items.
Coun. Aaron Frost noted the
request was for an unspecified
duration, and made a motion
that a time frame be placed on
the kitchen use.
“I’d like to see us give it a trial
run,” Mayor Gerry Furney said.
“I think it’s a valuable service
for the community.”
Council voted unanimously
to approve the kitchen use on
a three-month trial basis, fol-
lowed by review.
Animal bylaw one step closerCouncil Meeting
Port McNeill
Kiai!
Every week since October, more than 20 Sointula karate stu-dents of all ages met with Port Hardy’s sensei (teacher) Ivan DeToro. Karate is not about fighting but “a journey to learn and feel better about oneself and progress as a person towards a peaceful mind,” he says. Over the weekend, students tested to progress to the next level belt. Here, May Lam concentrates dur-ing her katas.
Gretchen Arthur photo
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CongratulationsMichelleBrown
in completing your Bachelor of Education
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Pictured above Terry and Vera Smyth arrive at Parliament buildings, Victoria on completion of the 240 km boomers ride from Comox.
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Teacher talks fishing with SuzukiJ.R. RardonGazette staffThe CBC Television
camera and crew were
in place and ready to
roll. CBC host George
Stroumboulopoulos
and legendary Canadian
environmental activist
David Suzuki were in
position, backed by a
scenic vista of the Gulf
of Saint Lawrence and
the Magdalen Islands.
On a signal from the
director, “Strombo”
turned and looked past
Suzuki to address the
unassuming and mostly
unknown man standing
alongside.
“So, Sean, what are
your impressions?” he
asked.
“Sean” is teach-
er Sean Barfoot of
Port Hardy’s Eagle
View Elementary,
who last month
joined Suzuki and
Stroumboulopoulos for
a tour of the islands
as the winner of Air
Canada’s “Do-Gooder
Adventure” contest.
Barfoot presented
a slide show of his
experience at the reg-
ular June meeting of
the School District 85
Board of Trustees and
recounted being part of
the CBC web report on
the trip.
“I was so nervous in
front of the camera,”
Barfoot admitted. “But
they made me look
good, through editing.
They involved me in
all the shots; I felt like
a celebrity.”
Barfoot was actu-
ally entered into the
Do-Gooder Adventure
contest by his girlfriend,
Michelle Huisman. He
was selected by a CBC
committee that includ-
ed Stroumboulopoulos,
who told Barfoot the
network received more
than a thousand entries.
Having no knowledge
of the contest, much
less that he’d been
entered, it came as
something of a surprise
when he was notified
of his win.
“I answered the
phone and they said
‘You won the contest,’”
Barfoot said. “I said,
‘What do you mean?’
But Michelle was
jumping around and
screaming.”
Barfoot was selected
in part for his work
with students at Eagle
View in the Nature
Patrol, a composting
project, and the fish-
ing club. His class also
videotaped a debate on
renewable energy and
an oil-tanker exclu-
sion zone for the North
Island, which Barfoot
showed Suzuki during
the trip to the gulf.
He also presented
Suzuki with a copy of
Kaouk the Trailer-park
Sea Lion, a book pub-
lished by students at
Port Alice’s Sea View
Elementary about the
sea lion pup that was
found in the village’s
trailer park and rescued
last year.
“David was very
impressed,” Barfoot
said.
He also showed
a photo of a large
poster his students
made, showing
Barfoot, Suzuki and
Stroumboulopoulos
astride a small model
of Earth, along with
Barfoot’s dog, Harvey.
“They loved it,”
said Barfoot, who was
accompanied on the
trip by Michelle. “Both
of them wanted a pic-
ture of the poster.”
Suzuki visited the
Magdalen Islands, a
low, wind- and wave-
swept archipelago, at
the request of fisher-
men and residents
interested in protect-
ing the Gulf of Saint
Lawrence from off-
shore oil drilling.
The islands, which
have a population of
about 12,000, are situ-
ated between the five
provinces of Quebec,
New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island,
Nova Scotia and
Newfoundland and
Labrador. The first
four have a moratori-
um on drilling in their
coastal waters, but
Newfoundland does not
and has been actively
exploring potential
drilling sites.
“(Suzuki) was asked
by the community to
come and solve their
problem and bring
publicity.”
Everywhere Suzuki,
Stroumboulopoulos
and their camera crew
went, Barfoot was
right with them, and he
was included in the on-
camera interviews.
He particularly
enjoyed the downtime
between shots on the
three-day excursion,
when he was able to
chat one-on-one with
Suzuki about both
environmental educa-
tion and fishing.
“Michelle really got
along with Strombo
because they have sim-
ilar interests, especially
music,” Barfoot said.
“David and I talked
fishing.”
“It was wonderful
being one-on-one with
him.”
CBC’s webcast of
the trip can be viewed
online at www.cbc.ca/
strombo/show-video/
web-exclusive-air-can-
ada-contest-do-gooder-
win.html
Noted environmentalist David Suzuki is flanked by Port Hardy’s Michelle Huisman and Sean Barfoot during their recent trip to the Magdalen Islands Photo submitted
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VICTORIA – Here are a
few items that didn’t make
the daily news cycle as
B.C. residents prepared for
the long-awaited summer
of 2011 to begin.
• After her meeting with
Prime Minister Stephen
Harper in Ottawa last
week, Premier Christy
Clark delivered a luncheon
speech to the Economic
Club of Toronto.
Her big talking point for
the speech was the rise of
the Asia-Pacific region,
“the fastest-growing mid-
dle class in the history of
humanity.” The theme ran
through her pitch to the
federal government for a
share of Ottawa’s largest-
ever shipbuilding contract,
and her recent meeting
with western premiers in
Yellowknife.
No word on how Clark’s
enthusiasm for the west as
Canada’s economic engine
of the future went over with
the Bay Street crowd.
• After the speech, Clark
took the wheel of a Chevy
Volt electric car for a spin
around Toronto with a
GM Canada vice-president
riding shotgun. She pro-
nounced the car “fantastic
technology.”
This is pertinent as B.C.
residents get ready to pay
the latest increase in B.C.’s
carbon tax. Effective July
1, the tax on a litre of gaso-
line rises from 4.45 cents
to 5.56, with comparable
increases to other carbon
fuels.
Clark has inherited
Gordon Campbell’s aggres-
sive climate change-clean
energy agenda, and it’s not
yet clear what will become
of it. She has committed to
the last consumer carbon
tax increase in 2012 (up
to 6.67 cents on a litre of
gas), but the fate of the big
hydroelectric push remains
uncertain.
• Campbell’s pending
appointment as Canada’s
high commissioner in the
United Kingdom should
warm the hearts of con-
spiracy theorists.
The story broke when
Clark was in Ottawa, and
when reporters asked for
her take on the appoint-
ment, her first comment
was that he’ll be a big
help in negotiating a free
trade agreement with the
European Union.
Students of Bill Vander
Zalm will know that he sees
the harmonized sales tax
and EU trade as an effort to
impose world government
and set B.C.’s sales tax rate
in Europe.
Early in his goofy anti-
HST campaign, Vander
Zalm claimed this was plan
B for world government
after the conspirators failed
to impose a global carbon
tax.
• By last year, there were
94,000 international stu-
dents in K-12, post-second-
ary and language schools
in B.C. According to the
advanced education minis-
try, if considered an export
service, international edu-
cation is B.C.’s fifth largest
export, accounting for seven
per cent of exports from
the province. Meanwhile in
B.C., discussion of inter-
national trade still tends to
revolve around lumber and
logs. And according to a
recent poll, Vander Zalm
is still considered by many
to be an authority on trade
and taxes.
Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com t f l e t c h e r @ b l a c k p re s s .ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc
It was with dark irony that, on the same day a Port Hardy man died in a boating acci-dent, the Gazette received its annual public-ser-vice reminder from the Canadian Safe Boating Council and SmartBoater.ca, urging boaters to always wear life jackets when on the water.
We do not yet know all the details about the tragedy that claimed the life of Port Hardy husband, father and grandfather Bob Davis last week. And this is not intended to point a finger of blame.
But Coast Guard rescuers report Davis was not wearing a personal floatation device when he was pulled from the water after his boat over-turned on a fishing outing.
A life jacket is not a guarantee of safety — there are no ironclad guarantees when we venture forth into the wilds of the North Island outdoors — but it is an affordable and easily accessible insurance policy.
Further, it is not enough to simply have the jacket on board. In experiments conducted by CSBC, volunteers were asked to jump into a pool and try to put on life jacket while in the water. All of them, CSCB reports, spoke of how difficult this seemingly simple task became once submerged.
So take your jackets onto the water and wear them. Please don’t be the next victim.
A new non-profi t soci-
ety has banded together
to re-open Port Mc-
Neill’s movie theatre,
the Gate House Com-
munity Association.
RCMP say vandalism
and incidents of graf-
fi ti are on the increase
in Port Hardy. Drop a
dime on these hooli-
gans at 250-949-6335.
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Use the life jacket
B.C. Viewswith Tom Fletcher
Asia-Pacific project marches on
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"Under a 10 per cent HST individuals will pay $1.3 billion
more and business and corportations will pay $1.9
billion less."
Shirley Ackland
Dear editor,
I’m writing this letter as a
warning to fellow bikers.
About two weeks back at
the merge lane at Hwy. 19 and
Bear Cove Road I had a scary
encounter.
In retropect I should have
yielded at the merge, how-
ever I was confident in my
motorcycle’s ability to out-
accelerate the oncoming mini
van.
I did not count on the driver
of the van turning this into a
drag race.
On seeing me trying to
merge the driver accelerated
and I found myself doing 120-
km to avoid colliding with
this van.
After I was on the highway
this person tried for about a
kilometer to, in my opinion,
ram myself and my wife.
This person did not think
for a second had they suc-
ceeded in ramming me that
they would have maimed or
killed someone’s parents and
grandparents.
To give everyone a heads up,
it was a blue Ford minivan.
I got the plate number but
cannot tell you.
It shocks me there are peo-
ple insane enough to attempt a
rolling homicide — and they
live here.
Wayne DerksenPort Hardy
Bikers, watch your backs
"In 2007 the majority of the electorate agreed to building a marina, but things have changed since
then ... "
Dawn Martynyk
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June 21-July 21Watercolour and painting exhibit by artist Yvonne
Maximchuk at West Coast Community Craft Shop and Cafe Guido in Port Hardy. Painting cover the length of Canada from Maximchuk’s 2009 cross-country trip.
July 1Canada Day celebrations in Port McNeill: Kids fishing
derby, 9 a.m.-noon at harbour; Air show and barbecue at Port McNeill Airport 11 a.m. including free kids airplane rides; Tea time with Communities in Bloom, 1 p.m. at Port McNeill Museum; Kids on the Harbour games, prizes, general hilarity, 3 p.m. Info, PM Visitor Centre, 250-956-3131.
July 1Canada Day celebration at Storey’s Beach in Port
Hardy: Parade beginning at noon at curling club, games and barbecue in park. To enter parade or FMI, Tracey Sutton at 250-949-8731.
July 1Canada Day celebration in Port Alice: Oceanview
pancake breakfast, 10:30 a.m.; parade from Ozzieland to Community Centre at noon followed by cake and coffee;
picnic, games and live entertainment at Lions Park begin 2 p.m.
July 1Grand opening of Gatehouse Theatre in Port McNeill,
4 p.m. Ribbon-cutting and cake followed by movies at 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Info, [email protected]
July 2Tri-Port Music Festival, noon-7 p.m. at Cluxewe Resort.
Featuring Todd Butler, Turnpike Bandits, Richelle Andre and other acts across a spectrum of music styles. Children’s playground, concession, beer garden and vendors. Tickets $10 at Bo-Banee’s Cafe, Café Guido, Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce. Info, Dave 250-230-0776.
July 2Sointula Farmer’s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd
Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
July 4-8Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Oceans”, 3-5 years
9:30-11:30 a.m., 5-9 years 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration $50, 250-949-3031 or [email protected]
July 9100 Years of BC Parks celebration, 10:30 a.m., new
Cape Scott parking lot near San Josef. Ribbon-cutting, interpretive tours, free lunch. Limited transportation
available by booking through Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce, 250-956-3131.
July 11-15Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Time Travellers”,
3-5 years 9:30-11:30 a.m., 5-9 years 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration $50, 250-949-3031 or [email protected]
July 13Open house and invitation to comment meeting on
Cape Scott Wind Farm project, 5-8 p.m., Providence Place in Port Hardy.
July 15-17Annual Filomi Days celebration in Port Hardy; theme
“Glory Days” recalls the glory of its fishing, logging and mining heritage. Filomi sailboat exhibition, street hockey tournament, volleyball much more. Volunteers still encouraged to take part. FMI, Debbie Huddlestan, 250-949-6888. For table rentals, call Tara McCart 250-949-7697.
July 16Sointula Farmer’s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd
Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
July 18-22Kids camp at Port Hardy Baptist Church for ages 5-11,
9 a.m.-noon each day. Cost $10 per child. To register or for info, 250-949-6844.
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July 18-22Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Sports”, 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 22-24Annual Alert Bay ArtFest in Alert Bay. Painting,
sculptures, crafts, food booths.
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 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, follow the signs to #25 2nd
Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
July 31Fishing Derby at Telegraph Cove from dawn until 4
p.m. All proceeds donated to the Salmon Enhancement Program. FMI, Gordon Graham, 250-928-3131.
August 2-5Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “To the Rescue”,
3-5 years 9:30-11:30 a.m., 5-9 years 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration $40, 250-949-3031 or [email protected]
August 8-12Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Forest Explorers”,
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]
August 13Sointula Farmer’s Market, follow the signs to #25 2nd
Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
August 15-19Stepping Stones Summer Camp: “Crazy Science”,
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]
August 20Orcafest in Port McNeill; theme: “Scales and Tales ...
and other fish stories!” Parade, market stalls and food vendors, library book sale, logger sports, slo-pitch tour-nament. Parade entry forms and booth rentals available through Chamber of Commerce office.
August 27Sointula Salmon Day celebration and farmer’s market
at the ballfield. Barbecue, games, artisans, bakers, gar-deners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
September 3Hyde Creek Day returns after four-year absence.
Parade, horseback demonstrations, kids games and pet-ting zoo, vendors, firewood sale, 50/50 draw and more. Proceeds to Community Recreation Association. To reserve vendor table call Guylaine, 250-956-3622.
September 10Tri Port Dragon Boat Society’s second annual dragon
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, follow the signs to #25 2nd
Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
September 10 and 11Mt. Waddington Regional Fall Fair at Port Alice
Arena. Exhibit booklets available soon in local libraries. Volunteers are still welcome. FMI, Corrine Tiberghien at 250-284-3594 or Carol Prescott at 250-284-3518.
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Before you vote, understand the referendum question:
To lower the HST from 12% to 10%, vote NO.To bring back the GST & PST at 12%, vote YES.
Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST and reinstating the PST in conjunction with the GST?
District of Port HardyNotice of
Intention to Dispose of Property by Lease
The District of Port Hardy gives notice of its
intention to lease the lower floor at 7110 Market
Street to Port Hardy Heritage Society, which
intends to continue to operate a museum on the
premises. The lease will be effective for a five-
year term from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2016
with an optional five-year renewal term. Annual
rent is $1.00. This notice is given to fulfil the
District’s responsibilities under Community Charters. 26(3).
Gloria Le Gal
Director of Corporate Services
Mike D’AmourGazette staff
PORT ALICE—The last chance to fund
a marina using grant money has vanished,
but the notion is still alive, said the ham-
let’s mayor.
“The dream isn’t dead, but it will be
rejigged,” Gail Neely told the Gazette.
Neely told council — and more than 40
citizens during a regular meeting June 22
at the community centre — the provincial-
ly-funded Towns For Tomorrow grant was
the last one to be denied.
Other grants had been applied for, but
were given the thumbs down, including an
Island Coastal Economic Trust’s applica-
tion.
“They didn’t think our business plan was
strong enough,” admitted Neely.
However, it seems the tide has turned
against the marina idea since Port Alice
residents narrowly voted yes on the project
in 2007.
“There’s been a change of heart, times
have changed,” said Coun. Dawn Marie
Martynyk.
Still, there was criticism directed at the
mayor and council by some citizens who
believed $2 million was still earmarked for
a new marina.
“One of our residents saw our financial
plan and noticed a large amount of money
was being spent on the marina,” Martynyk
recalled.
Adding fuel to that fire was an article
in the Gazette that stated Port Alice was
spending $2 million on a marina.
“But that all depended on us getting
grant money, because we tried to explain
to (people in Port Alice) we couldn’t do it
without that grant money,” said Martynyk.
“The marina was going to be funded with
grants and that has been well known to
people for the last four years,” she said.
A petition to kill the marina was circu-
lated as well as a “damning letter,” said
the mayor, who said she felt some of the
attacks were personal.
But Neely and others maintain a new
marina would breathe life into the stagnant
economy.
“It would open up tourism for Port Alice
because right now we have very little,” said
the mayor.
“The marine tourism is out there but it
goes by because we’re not on the marine
map.”
The town originally wanted a 75-slip
marina, but has reduced to 20 or 25 in a
scaled down plan.
“It would mean a better profile in the
eyes of tourists and would create some
seasonal jobs,” said Neely.
Marina not dead, but is on life support
Duncan defends Port McNeill office closure
Police arrested two
men and seized thou-
sands of dollars in mar-
ijuana during an opera-
tion Sunday.
Port Hardy RCMP
members executed a
search warrant on a
Carnarvon Road resi-
dence where they seized
a quantity of marijuana,
non-prescription medi-
cations, drug parapher-
nalia and a quantity
of cash. The value of
the seized drugs has an
estimated $8000 street
value.
Mounties will be rec-
ommending a charge
of possession for the
purpose of trafficking
for a 38-year-old male
resident of Port Hardy.
A second man was
not charged.
Port Hardy man charged in pot bust
While the Gazette didn’t get the
chance to talk to John Duncan, MP
for Vancouver Island North, he did
send the following short message
explaining why he closed his local
office:
Given the current budget realities,
I have decided to close my Port Mc
Neill office.
I remain committed to ensuring
residents in the North Island have
continued support and resources.
This is why I have designated a
staff member to be the point of con-
tact for North Island constituents.
The designated staff member will
make regular visits to ensure people
have the face-to-face contact, ser-
vice and support they need from
their Member of Parliament.
Residents will still be able to
reach my office toll free at 1-800-
667-8404 and my staff will continue
to arrange meetings for me with
all constituents in Vancouver Island
North.
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BrittanyKristen Ron BrittanyKristen
Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating drug molecules helping them to target areas of the body difficult to treat. An example is brain cancer. The blood-brain barrier protects the brain from chemicals that may damage it. These chemicals could include anti-cancer drugs. Using nanotechnology, doctors can fool the blood-brain barrier into letting the treatment drugs through thus helping to treat the cancer.
More Canadians are choosing to buy organic fruits and vegetables. Health Canada has standards in place to ensure that products that are labeled “organic” are truly so. We spend $2 billion per year on organic foods and it continues to grow.
Aerosol inhalers are still very much used in the treatment of lung conditions like asthma. Often these inhalers are not shaken before use. If this isn’t done, the proper dose will not be received.
We keep hearing of the benefits that regular walking has on our health. To quantify the amount of walking, Alzheimers disease (AD) researchers showed that walking 8 km per week slowed the progression of the disease in AD patients and in those with mild cognitive impairment. This also works for those without an AD diagnosis by helping those areas of the brain responsible for memory.
There is so much research being done in the treatment of so many diseases. Our pharmacists work hard to keep current on what’s new in the world of drug therapy.
Todd Butler of Courtenay and local singer-songwriter Richelle Andre are among the acts scheduled to perform at the first Tri-Port Music Festival Saturday at Cluxewe Resort.
J.R. Rardon photos
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Children’s Fishing Derby (At the Port McNeill Harbour)9am-12pmMust have a lifejacket & a parent or guardianPrize for boy’s and girl’s biggest fish
Port McNeill Airport’s Canada
Day Begins at 11am with Flag Raising ceremony Followed by:
“Tea Time” with Commu
Bloom 1pm-3pm at the Port McNeill MWelcoming Artists in Residenc
“Kids on the Harbour”
Day
Port McNeill Harbour (weathe
For more informa
250-956-3131Grand Opening of the
Gate House Theater @ 4pmRibbon cutting & introduction of the new
5pm Family movie-Free popcorn7:30pm Pre-release movie
$5 per movie
Tri-Port Music Festival
For more information
250-230-0776 or
Hyde Creek Day
September 3, 201110:30am-4:00pm
To reserve a table please contact
Guylaine 250-956-3622
Bring the family & join Hyde Creek residents in celebrating
their community.The festivity will begin with a parade and continue through
the day with horseback demonstrations, vendor area, games, petting zoo, firewood
sale, 50/50 draw & more!All proceeds go to the Hyde Creek Recreational Society
July 2nd, 2011Cluxewe Resort, Port Hardy
12:00pm - 7:00pmMusic festival on the North Island featuring local bands & bands from Victoria & Courtenay.Featuring:
$10 - tickets available at Café Guido, Port Hardy & Port McNeill Chambers of Commerce & Bobanee’s Café
Thank you to our sponsors: Dave Landon Motors, EJ Klassen, NAPA Auto Parts, CAB Automotive Supply, Macandale’s, Coastal Community Credit Union, Providence Place, Quarterdeck Inn, North Island Gazette, Graphics West, The Port, Keta Cable, Seto’s Wok & Grill, K&K Electric, Neucel Specialty Celluse & Regional District of Mount Waddington.
Richell AndreTodd Butler
Xanthic BluesJoey Clarkson
Turnpike Bandits& more
Produced by: Centerpiece Productions, & North Island Concert Society. For more info: 250-230-0776 or [email protected]
AROU
ND T
OWN
My sincere thanks for the loving
care, encouragement and support
received during my lengthy stay
in the Port Hardy Hospital.
Thank you to the entire staff &
Dr. deWit.
Special thanks to the dedicated
nurses & home transition team.
With appreciationPatti Prestwich, Sandra & Mark
ThankYou
J.R. RardonGazette staff
SEVEN MILE — The
greening of Seven Mile
Landfill is under way — in
more than one way.
A large mound of contami-
nated soils recently deposited
here has been placed over the
completed Phase 1 section of
landfill, and will be hydro-
seeded to create a smooth,
grassy slope over the North
Island’s trash.
The final biocover should
also serve to mitigate meth-
ane gas emissions from the
facility.
“We have strong con-
fidence the biocover will
reduce the release of methane
gas,” said Patrick Donaghy,
operations manager for the
Regional District of Mount
Waddington.
Donaghy said the high
organic content of the soil,
which is contaminated pri-
marily with traces of metals,
provides microorganisms that
ingest methane and convert it
to carbon dioxide.
While both are greenhouse
gases, methane is capable of
trapping roughly 50 times
more heat than an equivalent
amount of CO2, according to
the Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change.
The Regional District has
tested the level of methane
emissions from various spots
in the landfill for baseline
data, and will do follow-up
tests at those locations in
the future to determine the
degree of methane mitigation,
Donaghy said.
Hazco delivered the soils
from an industrial site in the
Cowichan Valley to Seven
Mile Landfill in March.
The company paid RDMW
to dump the soil under a con-
tract that included providing
the on-site soil placement
and hydro-seeding currently
under way.
“We’re using one excavator,
one bulldozer and three rock
trucks,” Hazco manager Brian
Fagan said.
“The dozer and one truck
are Hazco’s; the rest are local
contractors.”
The contaminated soils were
combined with HOG fuel —
composted waste wood — and
biosolids from the wastewater
treatment plant.
Leftover material was used
to fill and create a roadway
around the landfill’s lower
containment ponds.
Hazco also removed 11
fish totes filled with various
household hazardous waste,
like paint, paint-thinner,
oil, and many containers of
unidentified liquids.
The RDMW, in turn, used
a portion of the extra income
to pay Hazco to move other
material on the site, including
the HOG fuel pile.
“We’re trying to make
improvements to the landfill
in a way that makes it more
functional,” Donaghy said.
“One one hand, we’re using
some of these soils to buttress
the less stable surfaces, which
are basically sand hills.
“But it’s aesthetic as well as
reinforcing the structure.”
Cleaning and greening landfill
Thursday, June 30, 2011 www.northislandgazette.com
Daytripping
Hello ball! Intrepid reporter and part time golfer, J.R.
Rardon, addresses a golf ball during a recent visit to Seven Hills golf club.
Goodbye ball! Rardon finishes high after ripping a hard,
long one.Mike D’Amour photos
Left — Seven Hills Golf & Country Club pro, Kevin Black, (above), view of the clubhouse where they serve the best hotdog in the world, according to the author.
Mike D’Amour photos
This is the first of several Daytripper columns that will appear in the North
Island Gazette throughout the summer. The purpose is to highlight places
and things to do on the North Island — and believe us there is plenty to see
and do — that are close and easy on the wallet.
Mike D’AmourGazette editor
The excuses began days before
we left to visit Seven Hills Golf &
Country Club.
“Geez, I guess I haven’t golfed
since last year,” I told J.R. Rardon,
my coworker and golf partner for
the day.
“I haven’t golfed in, man, must be
TWO years,” he replied.
Damn, not even on the course yet
and he one-upped me. That, how-
ever, proved to be an ominous omen
— Rardon spanked me throughout
the nine holes we played at the
truly spectacular course, just a short
distance down Hwy. 30 — the Port
Alice Road — and another left a
couple of klicks down at Seven Hills
Road.
I won’t make excuses for my poor
play. I didn’t tell Rardon about my
two sprained ankles and the unex-
plained double-vision that suddenly
affected me, starting on the very first
hole of the beautifully maintained
nine-hole course that — if played
twice — is a par 70, 6,300 yards off
the blues, 5954 off the white tees.
A member-owned course, the
club has all the amenities any golfer
would expect: putting and practice
greens, driving range, a fully stocked
pro shop, restaurant/lounge and a
clubhouse.
The pro, Kevin Black, is a person-
able fellow with a deep knowledge
of the course and a handicap so low
just hearing it scarred me for life.
(Just a quick aside here to tell you
I had the best hotdog I’d ever eaten
at the club’s restaurant. Called the
Double-beagle it’s described as “a
massive, naturally smoked dog on
a thick piece of garlic toasted bread
with cheese melted in the middle.”
Plenty of fixin’s are available — I
had mine with fried onions and a
couple of condiments — and starts
at four bucks. It was a heck of a deal
and required four or five napkins.)
Anyway, back to the golf.
Part of what makes this course
such a pleasure — and a challenge
— to play are the frequent elevation
changes and the undulating greens
that really take a good eye and a
steady hand.
For those who might have heard
me swearing on those very green,
those were simple words of affection
for something that challenged me so
much. I for one, don’t mind the odd
three-putt. It was those $#%&# four-
putts that drove me to use words usu-
ally reserved for Quentin Tarantino
movies.
Still, the course is easy to walk, if
you like that kind of thing and don’t
mind not having somewhere to put
your beer.
SCOREGolf, which calls itself the
“voice of Canadian golf” had this
to say about Seven Hills: The high-
est rated golf course at this facil-
ity scored 6, making it strong local
course — only a few small areas for
improvement.
I say pshaw, the only room for
improvement on that course lies with
the guy swinging my clubs.
As for value, this is about as rea-
sonable as it gets folks: nine holes
for $20 — 25 bucks on Saturdays —
and $35 for a full 18 holes through-
out the week. Cheap enough for me
to get revenge very, very soon.
Call 250-949-9818 for more info.
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North Island Tire & WheelHardy Bay ContractingBoods BooteryMalone’s Oceanside BistroLes StoreyHardy BuoysA&WSporty’sYour Dollar Store With More The Cove Dunlop’s Home HardwareSpike Top CedarThe SourceGeisler ConstructionMonks Office SupplyFlashpoint Custom GoldsmithVaso’s TV & Carpet SalesYates North Island Funeral Services The Clothes InnBeaver Harbour Industries Vancouver Island Insurance CentresCoastal Communities Credit Union Stryker ElectronicsFree Spirit Charters
First Choice FitnessMo’s RestaurantTrue ValueTami’s Northern Gardens & SpecialtiesSalon SafariTina’s Hobby Nook Julia & Brittany’s Hair SalonPort Hardy BulldozingAlex’s Little Critters Pet ShopPort Hardy Liquor Store Staff & CustomersKelley’s ChocolatesGraphics West Pearson & AssociatesRockproRCMP Port Hardy DetachmentPort Hardy Volunteer Fire Dept.School District #85 Custodians & TransportationSchool District #85 Maintenance Dept. Hardy Building SupplyThe Thunderbird MallAPI Quarterdeck Pub & RestaurantNorth Island Gazette
The Port Hardy Secondary School, Class of 2011, would like to sincerely thank the many individuals and businesses for their very generous donations. We couldn’t have done it without your support. From our hearts, Thank you.
A special Thank you to all the teachers, parents and relatives who gave so freely of their time and resources to create our special event. There are too many to mention all, but a few deserve special recognition. Robert Fyles, Colleen Martin, Lori Walker, Malcom Fleeton, Cathie Poje, Sharon Sorrell, Jason Voth, Susan Bjarnason, Lynda Heavenor,
Megan Cadwallader, Deanna Okimaw, Nikole McLaughlin, Greg Geisler, Vicki Howard, Kimberley Kufaas & Kelley Geisler. Thank you to the grade 11 parents and students.
We apologize if anyone was inadvertently missed. We have had incredible support from so many people. Your continued faith in the future of our PHSS grads is greatly appreciated by the parents staff and students.
Thank you.
Photo courtesy of Lifetouch Photography
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on deckTell us about items of interest to the sports community.
July 4-8Hockey camp
Clayton Stoner’s Vancouver Island Hockey Clinic, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Sessions for age groups 7-10, 11-13, 14-16. $395 for the week. Registration and additional information online at www.
progressivehockey.com.
Figure skatingPort McNeill FSC Learn to Skate program, Week 2. Sessions 2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. each day, Chilton Regional Arena. Registration $75. Info, Elizabeth at 250-956-3995.
July 11-15Hockey camp
Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills Camp at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Power skating, individual skills and off-ice strength and stability training sessions. Ages 6-up. Registration $425; info and registration at www.loulemirehockeycamp.com
July 14-17Slo-pitch
Filomi Days slo-pitch tournament at Beaver Harbour Park. Wood bats only, scheduled around parade and other Filomi Days events. Number of teams limited; info David, 250-949-7221.
July 16Golf
Ladies Open Tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $45; registration deadline July 8. To register call Seven Hills, 250-949-9818.
Street hockeyBrian Burns Memorial Street Hockey Tourney, Port Hardy. Divisions for youths 5-8 years, 9-12, 13-16, 17-over and ladies. Registration $50, deadline July 10. Forms available at North Star Cycle and Sports in Port Hardy. Info, Sue, 250-949-7617.
Street hockey returns to Filomi Days lineupGazette staffThe Brian Burns Memorial
Street Hockey Tournament
will return to the Filomi
Days lineup after a one-year
absence.
The tourney, to be held
on Hastings Street July 16
features play in several divi-
sions for players from 5
years through adult, male
and female.
Registration cost is $50
per team, and the dead-
line to sign up is July 10.
Registration forms are avail-
able at North Star Cycle and
Sports on Market Street.
For more info, call Sue at
250-949-7617 or Dave at
250-949-7221.
Filomi Days slo-pitchThe Filomi Days slo-pitch
tournament also returns
this summer, with a limited
field of teams competing at
Beaver Harbour ballfields
July 15-17.
The tournament schedule
will be Filomi-friendly, with
breaks to take in the parade
and other major events, tour-
ney director David Deans
said. For more info, call
Deans at 250-949-7221.
Port McNeill driver Terry Mackay achieves liftoff en route to winning the Super-pro division Sunday in the North Island Timing Association's first drag racing event of the season at Port McNeill Airport. Below, Tim Walton of Port McNeill gets a grip, and Collin Shaw and Chris Beattie of Port Hardy re-install the middle seats in Beattie's minivan after he drove it to second place in the street class final. J.R. Rardon photos
"I think I'm gonna be
hooked on this."
Chris Beattie
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If you know someone who should be the Athlete of the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225.
PORT HARDY TROPICSThe U-15 boys soccer team claimed the divisional
championship at their own tournament to close out the 2011 spring soccer season.
Sandy Grenier photo
ATHLETE of the Week
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Demoe, Isaac claim titlesGazette staffSEVEN HILLS —
Tim Demoe took top
honours among men
and Brenda Isaac won
the women’s divi-
sion last weekend
as the Loggers Golf
Invitational tourna-
ment made a success-
ful return after a four-
year hiatus.
Demoe fired an
18-hole net score of
73, one stroke better
than runnerup Scott
Mitchell.
Isaac shot 98 to top
the women’s field.
The tournament drew
123 golfers for two days
of play, split into three
flights. Players were
treated to a steak dinner
following each flight,
and the Seven Hills Golf
and Country Club main
room was laden with
an impressive array of
prizes donated by local
businesses.
“These guys were
phenomenal,” tourney
co-organizer Bill Gray
said of the sponsors. “I
couldn’t believe it.”
Among the top prize-
winners was Doug
Schofield, who drove
off with a full set of
new truck tires from
Kal Tire for landing
closest to the “squig-
gly line” on the ninth
fairway.
Long drive prizes,
donated by Landon
Motors and Lemare
Lake Logging, went
to Stu Smith, Toby
Roberts and Carol
Whyte. Closest-to-the
pin prizes, courtesy of
Gus’s Bar and Grill,
were won by Bob
Isaac, Carolyn Fuzi
and Glenn Moore.
On behalf of the
tournament committee,
Gray thanked all the
sponsors, the staff of
Mount Cain Restaurant
and Seven Hills man-
ager Kevin Black for
their efforts.
“It was another suc-
cessful Logger’s golf
tournament, and this
will continue to be big
with your continued
help,” said Gray, who
assured the tournament
will return next sum-
mer.
All proceeds raised
from the event are
given to local charity.
Lito Pineda of Port McNeill employs his best billiards form to a putt Sunday. At right, Nick Bono of Woss chips from the reeds alongside the first green. J.R. Rardon photos
Gazette staffPORT HARDY —
Glen Day bracketed
Sunday’s stock-car
racing action with a
pair of wins at Tri-Port
Speedway, but Justin
Reusch was the top
point-scorer to extend
his season points lead.
Day won the open-
ing trophy dash, then
outdueled Reusch to
win the main event.
Between those races,
Reusch claimed vic-
tory in the first heat
and Daniel Hovey won
the second heat.
Reusch, who had the
fastest qualifying time,
finished with 97 points
for the day and has a
391-point season total,
with Day second at
316. Three other driv-
ers are separated by
just seven points in a
battle for third, though
all are well back of the
leaders.
After racing for three
straight weekends, the
Tri-Port Motor Sports
Club will take a break
before returning to the
track for its next event
Saturday, July 9, at 7
p.m.
Day, Reusch split at Tr-Port Speedway
Down and dirtyRyan Rushton of the Hyde Creek Hillbillys slides safely into second base as Greg Johnson of the Port McNeill Rangers tries to corral a pickoff throw at Hyde Creek Ballpark. The Hillbillys claimed a 12-1 win in Sunday's game, their third straight in North Vancouver Island Baseball League play. After a break for Canada Day weekend, the league will resume play July 7. J.R. Rardon photo
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Season wraps upGazette staffPORT HARDY — The
North Island youth soccer
season wrapped up with
a flourish last weekend,
as teams from throughout
the region converged on
local fields for the annual
Port Hardy Youth Soccer
tournament.
Participants came from
Alert Bay, Port Alice, Port
McNeill and Sointula to
join the host association
for three days of competi-
tion and fun.
In the end, all of the
titles in divisional play
(12-over) went to Port
Hardy and Port McNeill
teams.
Port McNeill claimed
the U-18 mixed champi-
onship with a 2-1 win
over Port Hardy.
The Port Hardy Tropics
earned the U-15 boys
championship with
a 2-1 win over Port
McNeill Team 2, while
Port McNeill’s Princess
Hagithas downed Port
Hardy’s Blue Strikers for
the U-15 girls title.
In U-12 play, Port
Hardy’s Wolverines
avenged a previous loss
in the final of the Port
McNeill Mud Bowl by
edging Port McNeill 2-1
for the boys crown.
A pair of Port McNeill
teams squared off in the
U-12 girls final, with the
Beliebers topping the
Divas for the title.
Clockwise from left: Austin Cook of Alert Bay clears the ball as goalie Frank Smith looks on; teammates Kaleigh Harris and Saphron Purdy of Port Hardy celebrate Harris's goal; goalie Keenan Saunders of Port Hardy steels himself as Ty Klein-Beekman of Port Alice bears down for a shot. J.R. Rardon photos
McNeill school claims one last checkers cup
Cheslakees Elementary winners in the Charlie Cup Checkers competi-tion join contest founder David Lyon for a photo after receiving their awards last week. J.R. Rardon photo
Gazette staffPORT McNEILL —
Cheslakees Elementary
School wrapped up the 29th
annual Charlie Cup checkers
competition by winning its
second straight champion-
ship this month.
There won't be a three-
peat.
The Port McNeill school
will be converted to an early
learning centre and kinder-
garten and current students
will join the population at
nearby Sunset Elementary
School this fall.
But those students went out
with a bang in the yearlong
checkers competition, found-
ed and hosted by David Lyon
of Sointula.
In games played throughout
the school year, Cheslakees
students won 13 points by
sweeping five-game match-
es against Lyon. No other
school earned a point.
Natasha Grafton, a Grade 5
student, claimed MVP hon-
ours and received a plaque as
well as an iPod Video with
accessories.
Jada Koskela-Laboucane,
Grade 4, was awarded Most
Inspirational and won a
Nikon Coolpix digital cam-
era and 8gb memory card.
All of the winning students
at Cheslakees received cer-
tificates and home-burned
music CDs from Lyon.
Students at other North
Island schools also got into
the prize haul.
Alicia O'Neil of Fort
Rupert Elementary in Port
Hardy won the Best Sport
Award and claimed a Garmin
GPS unit with MP3 player.
Jasmine Dayley of
Port Hardy's Eagle View
Elementary and Gwen
Trafton of A.J. Elliott in
Sointula were runners-up for
the best sport.
Cheslakees closes its doors
having won six of the past
seven Charlie Cup checkers
championships overall.
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Mary Polak, Minister of Aboriginal
Relations and Reconciliation,
announced a new Minister’s
Advisory Council on Aboriginal
Women that will provide advice to
government and other organizations
on how to improve the quality of life
for Aboriginal women across British
Columbia.
Polak announced the council June
17 in Vancouver at the Collaboration
to End Violence: National Aboriginal
Women’s Forum.
The council will be chaired by
Wendy Grant-John, a mother, grand-
mother and the first woman to be
elected chief of the Musqueam
Nation.
“One of the things we heard at the
national Aboriginal women’s forum
was that government needs to listen
to Aboriginal women when develop-
ing programs and policy, to make
sure they are culturally appropriate
and accessible,” said Polak. “Wendy
Grant-John is uniquely suited to the
role of chair for this new coun-
cil, and I look forward to working
with her to better support Aboriginal
women and their families.”
The council will report to govern-
ment through Polak.
Grant-John and Polak will identify
up to eight other council members,
including Métis, urban and rural rep-
resentatives.
For more information including the
Terms of Reference for the Minister’s
Advisory Council on Aboriginal
Women, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/arr
Program to help
Aboriginal women
Cassie Bea HuntAug 17, 1917 - May 14, 2011
A Memorial tea to be Sat July 9th 2-4 Port Alice Legion
In Leu of flowers please make a donation to the Port Alice Cops For Cancer Tour De Rock Box 46,
Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
Cassie, worked in flight room at Airforce Base/Winnipeg for 30+ years. She retired & moved BC
close to her daughter & family.She lived in Chilliwack, Port Alice & The Gardens - Qualicum Beach.
Cassie is survived by daughter Audrey Clark, grandson Rodney Clark, granddaughter
Roxanna- Troy Henderson; great grandsons Trevor, Neil, Ryan-Faith, Russel-Ashley; great granddaughters Abi & Crystal, Amber; great great grandsons Austin, Logan, Christian great great granddaughters Breanna & Alisha; sisters, Rose Hamlan, Jose-Ernie Swift, Stella & Nellie
Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek EucharistReverend Rob Hutchison
All Welcome
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(8898 Park Dr)
Saturday/Sabbath
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11:30 am-Worship Service
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Cassie Bea HuntAug 17, 1917 - May 14, 2011
A Memorial tea to be held Sat July 9th 2-4 Port Alice Legion
In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Port Alice Cops For Cancer Tour De Rock Box 46,
Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
Cassie, worked in flight room at Airforce Base/Winnipeg for 30+ years. She retired & moved BC
close to her daughter & family.She lived in Chilliwack, Port Alice & The Gardens - Qualicum Beach.
Cassie is survived by daughter Audrey Clark, grandson Rodney Clark, granddaughter
Roxanna- Troy Henderson; great grandsons Trevor, Neil, Ryan-Faith, Russel-Ashley; great granddaughters Abi & Crystal, Amber; great great grandsons Austin, Logan, Christian great great granddaughters Breanna & Alisha; sisters, Rose Hamlan, Jose-Ernie Swift, Stella & Nellie
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Business?The North Island Self
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be able to receive E.I. Benefi ts or living supports for up to 48 weeks to help
you get started. Participants of the Program will receive
free business training workshops.
To receive a full orientation about the Program and to
see if you qualify to receive assistance, please call our
Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
The Lemare group is currentlyseeking contract coastalhand fallers for the NorthVancouver Island area. Fulltime, union wages. Email re-sume to: offi [email protected] orfax 250-956-4888.
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd And Newcastle Timber Ltd.Have vacancies in the follow-ing jobs: Log Truck Driver,Driller Blaster, Grade Swam-per, Grapple Yarder Chaser,Grapple Yarder Hooker. De-tails can be seen athttp://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259
JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIRin Prince Rupert, BC. Current-ly has an opening for a Colli-sion Autobody Technician.Must be a team player for thisrelaxed and friendly,but hardworking atmosphere. Wagesand moving expenses nego-tiable. Email resume to:[email protected] Fax: 250-627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795
LOOKING FOR SUMMER WORK AND BEYOND?
The Supported Child Development Program at the
North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre is
looking for people to workduring the summer and into the afterschool hours during
the school year.•Opportunities available in daycares, community and
on reserve.•One on one support
•Group support•Port Hardy as well as
Port McNeillIf interested please call: 250-949-8333 or email:
SUNRIDGE PLACE is current-ly recruiting therapists (O.T.,P.T.) Dietitian, RCAs, LPNs,RNs, Recreation, Support Ser-vice and Offi ce staff. Pleasevisit our web-page & e-mail re-sumes to [email protected] or fax 250.748.8388or drop off in person. Ac-ceptable TB screening testand CRC required. We lookforward to hearing from you!
The Lemare Group is currentlyseeking a hoe chucker/load-er operator, and a boom manfor the North Vancouver Islandarea. Full time, union wages.Fax resume to 250-956-4888or email: offi [email protected].
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Land Act:
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Port Hardy Bulldozing Ltd. of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make
application to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), for a
License - Commercial Sand& Gravel/Quarry situated on Provincial Crown land
located at East Main Logging Road / Port McNeill.
The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File 1413554. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to
or emailed to: [email protected]. Comments will be received until July 16, 2011. FLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.
Please visit our website: http://www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/land_prog_services/programs.html under the
link: Applications& Reasons for Decision for more information.
Be advised that any response to this
advertisement will be considered
part of the public record. For
information, contact the Freedom
of Information Advisor at FLNRO
regional office.
FIRST NATIONS YOUTH WORKERPort Hardy Secondary School – 30 hours per week
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The First Nations Youth Worker is the First Nations students’ advocate, providing both an intervention and a prevention service. The Youth Worker will provide support and guidance to enhance the educational success of First Nations students attending Port Hardy Secondary School.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Counselling and Student Support:
psychological, social, and cultural needs.
resources, and during the course selection process, to work toward student secondary graduation.
Consultation:
consultative groups.
Coordination:
use of the First Nations Youth Worker services.
Secondary School.
Submit letter of application, resume and two reference letters by mail, email or fax to:
Monday, July 4, 2011. We thank all who apply for this position. However, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.
Land Act:
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that 0838873BC of Courtenay, British Columbia intends to make
application to Ministery of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations
(MFLNRO) for a foreshore lease for moorage situated on Provincial Crown land
located in Quatsino Sound.
The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1413566.
Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section
Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, at Suite 142, 2080 Labieux Road,
Comments will be received by MFLNRO until 51 days. MFLRNO may not be able
to consider comments received
after this date. Please visit our
website at “http://arfd.gov.
bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.
jsp” for more information.
Be advised that any response
to this advertisement will be
considered part of the public
record. For information, contact
the Freedom of Information
Advisor.
HELP WANTED
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty me-chanic for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume to offi [email protected] or fax to: 250-956-4888.
HOSPITALITY
Motel MGR. Min of 3-5 yrs of managerial exp. in hospi-tality industry, F/T $16.50/hr. Duties: supervise day-to-day operations, front desk opera-tion, accounting, marketing & housekeeping. Pioneer Inn 8405 Byng Rd. Port Hardy. Fax: 250-949-7334.
MEDICAL/DENTAL
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s
Need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin Staff! No Experience?
Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459
OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK
ADMINISTRATIVE assistant-Look-ing for positive, energetic hard-worker that can assist with such du-ties as:organize and maintain fi les, phone correspondence, scheduling appointments and various other of-fi ce tasks. [email protected]
OUR company seeks a customer service representative. Send appli-cations to [email protected].
LEGALS LEGALS
SALES
CENTRA Windows an established, employee-owned organization with great working environment is seek-ing a Supply Only Window Sales/Window Sales Representa-tive based in our Nanaimo offi ce. This is an excellent opportunity in an established marketplace, for a motivated and individual. This is a JR sales position, that includes sell-ing new construction and renova-tion windows. Will train the right person. www.centra.ca Please for-ward resume to [email protected]
TRADES, TECHNICAL
WELDERS REQUIRED imme-diately! Do All Metal Fabricat-ing- Estevan SK Apprentices, Journeymen Welders, or equivalent to perform all weld procedures in a custom manu-facturing environment. Com-petitive Wages, Benefi ts, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship Op-portunities, Temporary Staff Housing available. Apply by Email: [email protected] or Fax: 306-634-8389.WESTERN Forest Products Inc., Mid Island, requires a qualifi ed Stacker Operator, Grader/Bucker and Head Boomman with a Med4 ticket (or Med3 with PCOC). Boom-man must be qualifi ed in all aspects of booming (stow bundles, swifter, auger for boomsticks, deckhand on tug, stiff legs & standing booms, build sets). Please fax resume, in-cluding references, to Operations Administrator @(250) 287-8387.
PERSONAL SERVICES
HEALTH PRODUCTS
BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glu-cose, Cholesterol & Cardio-vascular Health! Call today to fi nd out how to get a free bot-tle with your order! 1-888-470-5390.
PERSONAL SERVICES
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PETS
PETS
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SAWMILLS – Band/Chainsaw - spring sale – Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195. www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDING sale... Spe-cials from $5 to $12/sq.ft. Great pricing on absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. Now $10,500. End walls in-cluded, doors optional. Pio-neer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.
HELP WANTED
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE: •Trailer hitch (class 3) for Ford Ranger/Mazda truck, 8 months old. $200.•Grade 80, 20’ tow chain with hooks (new) $80.
Call 250-949-8928
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?
REAL ESTATE
ACREAGE
20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, own-er fi nancing, FREE map/pic-tures 800-755-8953.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
OLDER HOME in Port McNeill, on 2 lots with ocean view, over 3100 sq ft, must be seen, please phone 250-956-3546 for viewing.
PORT MCNEILL 1300 sq. ft. modular, centrally located. $141,500. Call 250-956-3441 or 250-956-8283.
PORT MCNEILL Ocean view 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appl. Bright kitchen, dining & living area with laminate fl ooring. Hot tub & lots of parking. $189,000. Call 250-956-3417.
HELP WANTED
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
WELL-MAINTAINED HOME/ Recreational Property. 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell- $435k 250-478-2648, 250-745-3387. By appt ONLY.
HOUSES FOR SALE
EXQUISITE SANCTUARYFabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom cus-tom built 1995 home. Out-standing 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Fea-tures hardwood, tile through-out, custom cabinetry. Gas fi replaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!
Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this
“one of a kind” property.Asking $649,000
RE/MAX Mid Island RealtyPort Alberni, B.C.John Stilinovic250-724-4725
Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
HELP WANTED
SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS!www.bcclassifi ed.com
REAL ESTATE
HOUSES FOR SALE
INVESTOR SPECIAL- Kam-loops $46K down. 2 yr. dealPre-sold. Gr8 Profi t. www.Pro-pertyInvestorDeals.CA
Situated on quiet cul-de-sac in Hyde Creek, Pt McNeill. 3 bdrm, 2 bath double wide w/full addition & solarium sunroom. 2239 sq ft on 2 acres. W/shop & outbuild-ings. $230,000
Call 250-923-9414
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?
Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?
We will Buy your HouseQuick Cash & Private.Mortgage Too High and
House won’t sell?Can’t make payments?
We will Lease Your House,Make your Payments
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Canadian CSA Modular,Manufactured, and Park ModelHomes @ US factory directwholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features+ more options = bestvalue. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830www.hbmodular.com We willbeat anyone’s price.Guaranteed!
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi -nances, immediate debt con-solidation, foreclosure relief,and equity loans. Free, fast,friendly, private consultations.
LAKEFRONT Properties, For Sale20 minutes from Qualicumwww.hornelake.bc.ca
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
CITY LIVING in a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals avail.now in Wesbrook Village atUBC. Studios, 2 bdrms andTownhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail to: [email protected]. www.Dis-coverWesbrook.ca/bcy
SEAWIND ESTATES PortHardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths$800/mo. Also 2 bedrooms$700/mo. Completely renovat-ed townhouse in gated com-munity. N/P, Ref. required.Call 250-949-9723.
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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 MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments, furnished or non-fur-nished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.
Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079.
References a must.
SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 Shorncliffe St.
P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC
2 bedroom unit available.Fridge, stove, balcony,
blinds, laundry on premises.Quiet, adult building,
SEA WIND Estates Port Har-dy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D. Bottom fl oor walk-in access. $700/m Avail June 1. Very safe and secure. Call Jeff (250)591-1641 email: [email protected]
VICTORIA, SENIORS ONLY - Cub-bon Apartments and Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have a selec-tion of bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites in our seniors only rental buildings in Victoria, B.C. Rents range from $775 for a 1 bedroom to $1100 and up for a 2 bedroom. Please call the following staff for in-formation: Cubbon- 1035 North Park Street - 250-383-1162 and/or Wetherby Apartments - 3205 Weth-erby Road - 250-598-1650
WEST PARK MANOR &
LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy
Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great
view, all clean and in excellent condition.
Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure &
PORT HARDY Furnished ele-gantly or unfurnished execu-tive style, 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Quiet, clean, excellent views. Call 250-949-9698
PORT HARDY Highland Manor
•Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished
References Call Jason
250-949-0192
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
PORT ALICESHOPPING CENTRE
Business is Great! We have a number of units of various sizes for lease.
300 sq. ft. & up.Contact Steve Edwards at
Colyvan Pacifi c 604-683-8399
RENTALS
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT HARDY $700/mo.Storey’s Beach
• Huge 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath• Light, Bright & Modern• Decks, fi replace, f/s, w/d• Security system • Quiet, professional bdg.• Non smoking, Pet? • Prefer 1 year agreement • Discounts available
1-250-335-3313 or 1-877-773-7173
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
PORT MCNEILLMobile Home ParkShort walk to town.
Pads for rent. Water, sewer andgarbage included.$258.00/ month
Call 250-956-2355
HOMES FOR RENT
HOUSE for Rent - 3 lrg bdrms, 2 baths, 2 car grg, Stories Beach, incl sattelite pkg, Lrg bsmnt for storage, ref.s, $1100 250-902-8850
MAIN Floor House: 2 BR Suite plus sky-lit offi ce for rent in Port McNeill. Six Appliances. Fenced yard; car port, extra parking for RV/boat. Shared heated workshop. Pets ok; no smoking. $800 plus hydro. Inter-net/phone incl., avail August 1st. 956-2838
STOREY’S BEACH - ocean-front property for rent. Original pioneer home on Storey’s Beach. House located directly on Storey’s Beach. 3 bdrms, appliances, lawn care includ-ed. 1 1/2 bath. Rent plus utilities. Ref. req. Available fur-nished by arrangement. Avail August 1, 2011. For more in-formation contact: [email protected].
RENTALS
STORAGE
TOWNHOUSES
PORT HARDY: 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appliances, garage, walking distance to all fa-cilities. Some furniture. Onwer downsizing. Southern expo-sure, 5 min to beach. Must see, appt only. 250-949-6079. $130,000.
PORT HARDY Harbourview Apts.
2 bdrms, heat & hot water.Crime free building.
Onsite caretaker. Close to all amenities.
Call 250-949-7910.
WANTED TO RENT
WANTED to rent 2-3 bdrm house, duplex, townhouse or apartment, starting mid July or August. Mature couple relocating to Port Hardy for long-term employment. We are your ideal tenants - no pets/ non-smok-ing/ clean/ responsible/ references. Phone 250-344-1057 or email (with photos) [email protected].
WANTED TO rent 3 bedroom furnished house in Port Hardy area. Call 506-226-1411.
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
FREE CASH with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehi-cle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie at 1-877-792-0599, www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery
INSTANT AUTO credit Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about fi nancing! Get approved for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com
WANT A vehicle But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa? Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888-593-6095
VTRUCKS & ANS
1979 DODGE Camper Van. $1200 (Eagle van). All pur-pose reliable vehicle. Battery, tires & belts replaced. 1-250-999-5107.
Mya Windsor of Alert Bay, 4,
shades herself with a parasol
during the recent June Sports
Festival.
J.R. Rardon photo
smile...of the week.
fi ll
CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS
www.bcclassifi ed.com
Carriers needed
Port HardyStorey’s Beach
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
Call Julie - 250-949-6225
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“Qepothet te Mestiyexw - Bringing People Together”“Honouring our ancestors through our elders & recognizing
our future through our youth”Hosted by the Sto:lo and Coast Salish Communities
July 12 - 14, 2011 Tradex, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Sponsorship opportunities still available. For more information visit www.35theldersgathering.com
Reaching back to move forward ...experience
life in their shoes
The Hero In You® education program
offers a series of FREE curriculum-linked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to find the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete!
If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call
Michael Markowsky at (604) 647-7449 or visit www.heroinyou.ca to download lesson plans.
When children are exposed to inspiring stories of athletes,
they begin to imagine what they can do and how they too
can make a difference.
AttentionTeachers:AttentionTeachers:
Praise the high heavens, the Bowron
Lake Circuit has returned to a common
sense contractor with knowledgeable staff
the last couple of years, that isn’t dictated
by senseless, clueless bureaucrats operat-
ing out of Hello BC in Vancouver. I’ve
been wanting to write this for years as there
was a contractor for a few years that abided
by some idiotic rules, it was only 11 years
ago that a local who knew the conditions of
the lakes set a standard of common sense
safety by attempting to get the canoeists
out early before the muggy heat accom-
panied by stiff head winds picked up in
the afternoon, a labour of pain paddling
against.
The Bowron’s always had a safety infor-
mation video that you could view the day
before heading out on one of the best lake
circuits in the world. Somehow over night
some bureaucrat, you know the kind, came
up with the genius idea that canoeists
would have to watch the video the day of
departure. And the earliest viewing was 9
a.m., thus canoeists would be arriving on
Isaac Lake, the largest with some nasty
wave action, in the p.m., and the heat
at its summit, a miserable and potential
safety issue. This concept was supported
by the new contractor at the time who was
from outside the region with little or no
knowledge of the Bowrons. They had a
procedure, you couldn’t prep your canoe
until you saw the video, and if there were
20 canoes, god forbid if you’re last in line.
Now I’ll tolerate
ignorance to a certain
degree, won’t even
comment, but a
number of years
back when I was
offloading canoe
and gear at 6:30
a.m., the enforcer
of the contrac-
tor approached
me advising of
the rules and that
I couldn’t unload
the canoe until I
had registered. I
thanked the staff as I belted on my good ol’
hatchet and blade, carried the canoe to the
start of the portage, and prepped my gear
for the portage. Now I’m one of the most
ornery, miserable SOB’s in the a.m. before
I’ve had a coffee and luckily the bureau-
cratic contractor had enough sense to back
off and not utter another word. I then pro-
ceeded to the registration office where they
heard of the events that had unfolded. In
my best blunt manner I explained the ludi-
crous rules of holding canoeists hostage
until the heat of the day and head winds
could become potential safety issues. And
that the best time to hit the circuit running
was well before 9 a.m. It was either the
drooling spittle foaming at the corners of
my mouth, the crazed eyes, or the fingers
itching at the hatchet to brain the fool, but
somehow they sent me on my way before
the video presentation. As I recited the
outdated tape I’ve seen on 16 other occa-
sions. So it is with endearment that I salute
the knowledgeable staff over the last num-
ber of years who will allow you to view
the tape the day before. It was a pleasure
watching the scene of a canoeist fishing
without a life jacket, it was probably filmed
by the same bureaucrat that came up with
the new improved rules that have nothing
to do with safety or common sense.
Early morning canoeist not only beats the wind and heat, but captures beau-tiful white pelicans taking flight.
Lawrence Woodall photo
The Rantings Of A Mad Canoeist
Whale of a time
PORT McNEILL —
Scales & Tales ... and
Other Fish Stories was
selected as the theme
for OrcaFest, which
will take place in Port
McNeill this year on
Aug. 20.
The town’s annual
summer festival fea-
tures a parade, numer-
ous merchant booths
and food vendors and
several sporting events.
OrcaFest Logger Sports
returns after debuting
at last summer’s festi-
val, The OrcaFest Slo-
pitch Tournament, will
run from Aug. 19-21
and features a Saturday
night dance.
OrcaFest Market is
set up in the Pioneer
Mall parking lot and
features an entertain-
ment stage as well
as vendor tables.
Registration forms for
both the parade and
for merchant tables are
available at the Port
McNeill Chamber of
Commerce office.
For info or to request
a faxed registration
form, call 250-956-
3131.
Our Backyardwith Lawrence
Woodall
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B lack Bear Resort
Now welcoming our NEW esthetician
MIKA KOIKE Now until July 31 take a 10% discount off of all spa
services & products with Mika including gift certificates being redeemed
New hours of operation now open until 6pm Wed/Fri/ Sat & 7pm Tues/Thurs
To book your appointment today 250-956-4900
250-956-49001812 Campbell Way, Port McNeill
www.blackbearresort.net
Marc’s Maintenance
As a small business owner I take great pride in offering quality work at affordable prices. Since I started Marc’s Maintenance four years ago my
company has grown each year. Word of mouth has been the hallmark of my success along with my
hard work ethic. If you are looking for grass cutting, pruning, gutter cleaning, flowerbed planting, hedge planting/pruning, refuse removal, fertilizing, then Marc’s Maintenance will be proud to offer you his
dependable service at your convenience.
To relieve any concerns Marc is WCB insured!
For all your lawn care and property needs, call Marc’s Maintenance at
(H) 250-949-8928, (C) 250-230-0103
N orth Island Gazette
Please allow me to introduce myself — my name is Mike D’Amour and I’m the new editor here at the North Island Gazette.
I’ve worked as a farm implement welder, a house framer and as a cook on the DEW Line in Canada’s high-artic — to name a few
— before becoming a reporter in the late 80s.
I went to college in Winnipeg, Man. and originally studied to be an advertising copy writer, which I actually did for a couple of
weeks when I discovered I made a huge mistake. It was at that point I became broke and started freelancing for the local papers and it was love at first sight — I knew the moment I stepped into
a real newsroom I wanted to stay.
Since then I’ve worked at several daily newspapers in four provinces, mostly as an investigative crime reporter.
Last year, after spending a few years at the Cowichan News Leader to learn the ropes at a community paper, I started my
own in small town Alberta.
I now find myself in this, perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. I have been amazed at how nature is literally at our doorstep and plan to take full advantage of all the North Island
Listening and Communication Enhancement Therapy (LACE)
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Get the right equipment with the right service We make sure all your hearing needs are taken care of, ensuring that your hearing aids are custom fit, fine-tuned for your needs, and maintained for as long as you wear them. Take the first step today. The hearing solution to suit your life is here.
Ride on!Michael MacDonald on his unicycle watches Devon Gullacher signal at a stop sign dur-ing Eagle View school’s first bike rodeo Thursday. Twenty-eight kids registered and had a grand time with the figure-eight course, balance test and slow poke race — where the last bike across the finish line wins.