North Island Gazette, May 01, 2014

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• Medal MettleMayor presented first challenge coin from 101 Squadron.

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• Plan shakeuPPort McNeill eco-nomic plan workshop interrupted by quake.

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• Mud (Bowl) PieSoccer tourney title highlights birthday surprise celebration.

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Gazette staffPORT HARDY–The

Lieutenant Governor of B.C. got quite the welcome to Port Hardy last Wednesday on her tour of rural coastal com-munities.

The Hon. Judith Guichon was greeted shoreside by dignitaries before being whisked off in a classic car to be treated to dinner and a dessert reception.

But the reception proved more exciting than anyone

had bargained for when it was interrupted by an earth-quake.

“We proved to her that we were movers and shak-ers,” quipped Mayor Bev Parnham.

The mayor recalled that the group had just finished din-ner and introductions were being made at the meet-and-greet event when the 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 40 kms southwest of Port Alice.

“We were just mak-ing introductions, I think it was to a representative of the Senior Society, when someone said ‘earthquake’,” recalled the mayor. “That was the first I felt it.”

It seems Hon. Guichon was relatively undaunted by the shake-up, as she jokingly commended the local repre-

Lt. Governor visits

May 1, 2014

See Mother’s Day, p. 8-9

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rcMp seize guns at NiSSGazette staffPORT McNEILL—

RCMP seized a pair of firearms allegedly stored by youth in a locked storage area at North

Island Secondary School Saturday, but said there is no evidence indicating they were going to be used on school grounds.

Officers were led to the

storage area Apr. 26 fol-lowing an investigation into reports that a group of local youth were illegally in possession of several firearms. It is believed that

the youth responsible for placing these firearms in the caged area were doing so in an attempt to con-ceal them from discovery. Following this initial sei-

zure, additional firearms were located in a wooded area near Sointula. “Based

See page 2‘Library dedicated

Kwakiutl hereditary chief Calvin Hunt spreads eagle down while dancing during a ground-breaking blessing at the site of the proposed new health clinic in Port Hardy Friday. See more page 3 and at www.northislandgazette.com.

port Hardy councillor Jessie Hemphill shakes hands with the Hon. Judith Guichon, lieutenant Governor of b.c., upon her arrival to the North island last week.

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BC Ferries’ terminal at Port McNeill will be temporarily closed October 1-28, 2014 to allow upgrading of berthing structures. BC Ferries is making this multi-million dollar investment to ensure continued safe, reliable service for years to come.

During the closure, alternate service will be provided as follows:

• Barge service for commercial and business vehicles between Alert Bay and Port McNeill as well as between Sointula and Port McNeill (barge between Port McNeill and Alert Bay, Quadra Queen II between Alert Bay and Sointula). Reservations will be required.

• Water-taxi service will be available for foot passengers between Port McNeill, Sointula and Alert Bay.

• Free parking areas will be provided in Port McNeill for Cormorant and Malcolm Island residents.

Water taxi and barge schedules will be finalized and published in the early summer.

BC Ferries is hosting public open houses to provide information about the terminal improvements and the alternate service plan, and to answer any questions. Sessions are planned as follows:

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Thursday, May 15, 2014, 2 pm to 4 pm, Port McNeill Community Hall

Thursday, May 15, 2014, 6 pm to 8 pm, Lawrence Ambers Recreation Centre, Alert Bay

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from page 1sentatives for putting on such a show.

“She was really very gracious; a lovely person,” said Mayor Parnham. “She has a real appreciation of small communities.”

The Lt. Governor’s visit to Port Hardy was a whirlwind one, but Hon. Guichon also paid visits to Alert Bay, Sointula, Heriot Bay and River’s Inlet on her four-day tour aboard the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Calgary.

During her stop in River’s Inlet Hon. Guichon joined rep-resentatives of the Wuikinuxv Nation in officially opening the new library there.

The library was built as an initiative under the Lieutenant Governor’s literacy program: The Write to Read Project, a partnership between

the Government House Foundation and the Rotary Clubs of District 5040 to assist in building co-operative relationships between urban groups and rural First Nations communities.

“It is a great hon-our to open this library today as community members will now have access to books and all the adventures and new learning con-tained between their covers,” said the Lt. Governor. “The part-nerships that have

developed along the way in building this library are perhaps as important as the result-ing facility itself.”

Sponsors of the Rivers Inlet library include Britco, the Jack Gin Foundation and the North Vancouver Lionsgate Rotary Club. Other libraries under The Write to Read Project have opened in Toosey First Nation, Stone First Nation, Halalt First Nation, Old Masset in Haida Gwaii and, most recently, in Bella Bella.

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Gazette staffPORT HARDY—

Russ Hellberg and Jim King of the 101 Squadron appeared before council last week to let the mayor know that they thought she was number one.

The pair presented Mayor Bev Parnham with coin 001 of its Challenge Coin series during the weekly council meeting.

A challenge coin is a small coin or medal-lion — usually mili-tary— bearing an orga-nization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when chal-lenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected

by service members. In practice, challenge

coins are normally presented by unit com-manders, by a member of the unit, in recogni-tion of special achieve-ment. They are also exchanged in recogni-tion of visits to an orga-nization.

The numbered series of coins were minted to commemorate a series of achievements by the organization last year: winning both the National and Pacific Group’s Wing of the Year awards; celebrat-ing 15 years in service; and marking the com-pletion of the memo-

rial cairns project which saw monuments erected at all 13 fatal aircraft accident sites across the North Island, Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.

“That’s just beauti-ful,” said the mayor, “I can see why you guys won the awards, that’s absolutely gorgeous.”

The coins are avail-able for purchase at $15 each. Contact Hellberg at 250-902-1234 for more information.

The presentation kicked off a busy week for 101 Squadron mem-bers, who hosted an auction Saturday and a reception and send-off for Art Brochu earlier this week.

Saturday’s fundrais-er brought in around $7,000 for the orga-nization according to

Hellberg’s estimates. He said that around half of that money would go towards the planned upgrade of the ceno-taph, with the rest going to other projects includ-ing the annual youth scholarships.

The group also helped give Brochu a send-off.

The 70-year-old vet-eran set off from Port Hardy this morning on a planned 75-day fun-draising cycle across Canada. Brochu hopes to raise $100,000 for Children’s Wish on the four-month journey, which will also see him lecturing on health and

well-being along the way. See next week’s Gazette for more cover-age.

ZoningThe latest itera-

tions of Port Hardy’s Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws will be presented for public comment May 12 at the District office.

Public feedback from the previous consulta-tion, held late last year, has been incorporated into the new draft docu-ments and the new ver-sions were given first reading at last week’s council meeting.

The public are invited to reexamine the bylaws and provide comment at the hearing.

“We’re feeing pretty good about it,” said

Mayor Parnham of the process. “It’s about ask-ing, ‘What kind of com-munity do you want to live in?’”

The mayor also stressed that any zon-ing changes would only take affect moving for-ward and would not force people to make changes to their prop-erties as current uses would be grandfathered.

She noted the huge amount of work that has gone into the bylaws so far, saying, “Credit to the staff, they’ve done a really good job. Now it’s time for people to have a look.”

For more information on the bylaws, includ-ing the latest versions, see the District’s web-site at www.porthardy.ca.

J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT HARDY—

With the sound of drumming and singing and the sight of eagle down floating in the breeze, ground was broken Friday on a new health-care centre that has been three years in the making.

“It’s been a long journey,” said Victoria Power, Island Health’s director of primary health, chronic disease management and rural health for Vancouver Island. “There have been some frustrations and some elations, and I’m just so happy to be

where we are today.”With mostly sunny

skies overhead and a backhoe ready for action nearby, the site — close to Port Hardy hospital and Hardy Bay Seniors Centre — was blessed in a ceremony by First Nations lead-ers, Island Health man-agers and local civic leaders.

After a welcome by Kwakiutl hereditary Chief George Hunt Sr. and brief statements from fellow Kwakiutl chiefs Calvin Hunt and Thomas Wilson, eight of the dignitar-ies grabbed shovels to turn the ceremonial

first ground on the $1.9 million, 4,700-square foot facility.

“Our chiefs and our family have brought a

cleansing and a bless-ing on this space so the work that will be undertaken for the future generations —

to care for our sick and elderly, and all who need that love and attention — will be done in a good way,”

said Kwakiutl singer Kaleb Child.

As part of the cer-emony, local Island Health managers Angelika Starr, Sandy McKenzie, Leanne Frechette, Sara Gogo, Vickie Janse and Alison Mitchell were garbed in regalia and taught steps for their own blessing dance.

The approval of the integrated health-care facility, contracted through Dave Nelson Construction, came largely through the efforts of the Mount Waddington Local Health Network, formed in 2011 in

response to a chronic shortage of health-care staffing and roll-ing emergency-room closures on the North Island, particularly in Port Hardy.

Forty per cent of the construction funding was contributed by the Regional District of Mount Waddington, and the building is scheduled to open in September of this year.

Boasting office space for more than a dozen physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and therapists, the proposed facility will have 16 examina-tion rooms.

Port Hardy health centre breaks ground

101 Squadron mints challenge coinsCouncil Meeting

Port Hardy

Jim King presents Mayor Bev Parnham with coin number 001 of its Challenge Coin series.

First Nations, Island Health and civic leaders turn over the cer-emonial first shovels of soil at the site of the new health clinic in Port Hardy last Friday. J.R. Rardon

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Economic development on the table J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—After

last week’s magnitude 6.7 earthquake off Vancouver Island chased participants in an economic planning workshop outdoors, co-organizer Annemarie Koch joked the workshop was attended by “all of Port McNeill’s movers and shakers”.

Kidding aside, Koch was not far off the mark. Along with business and tourism leaders and service club volunteers, the audience for the first of two planning workshops Apr. 23 includ-ed Mayor Gerry Furney and three-fourths of the Town Council.

And the temblor did not keep the crowd away for long, as the meeting quick-ly resumed with more than 40 people returning for a series of interactive round-table discussions.

The workshops, held on back-to-back nights last week, were moderated by Bert Zethof, principal of the Zethof Consulting Group hired through a grant from Island Coastal Economic Trust. He, in turn, was assisted by Michelle Winkel and Koch, a Sointula resi-dent and Zethof’s local point person in the planning process.

“We’ve been systemati-cally gathering input to see what the community is tell-ing us about its priorities,” said Zethof. “As we narrow down those priorities we’ll want to work with local champions and volunteers to get some of them up and running.”

The focus of the pro-cess seems split, almost evenly, between direct eco-nomic development and quality-of-life improve-ments designed to entice more people to move to

Port McNeill to live, work and possibly start new busi-nesses.

Zethof split the partici-pants into small groups of 4-6 people, each of which gathered at separate round tables to jot down short-term and long-term objec-tives across a range of 11 core strategies. To spark the conversation, Zethof asked

each group to complete and write down its collective response to open-ended question fragments, like “How might we …?”

Sharon Barratt, respond-ing for her table, asked how the community might fos-ter sustainability in local food production. Short-term goals included farm-ers’ markets, community

gardens and instructional courses on how to grow food; one long-term proj-ect suggested was one or more large, commercial-scale greenhouses, possibly located at the nearby Sea Soil plant to take advantage of the heat given off by the composted material.

Zethof asked partici-pants to consider where Port McNeill might best be poised to offer new busi-nesses.

“You are a service com-munity for Port Alice, Alert Bay, Sointula and the small communities in the sur-rounding area,” he said. “How can you benefit from that position?”

In addition to poten-tial business opportuni-ties, though, many work-shop participants focused on improving amenities, beautifying the communi-ty and adding activities to make Port McNeill more

attractive to potential new residents — and to retain young people who might otherwise move perma-nently from the area after graduating from school.

Among the suggestions were new or improved trail and sidewalk systems, pub-lic art, music and craft fes-tivals. Programs designed to transition youth into the local workforce, involv-ing employers and post-secondary educators, were also highlighted.

Zethof said his group would use the input from last week’s two workshops to further refine the eco-nomic plan, a working draft of which would then be unveiled in one more public meeting in early June.

“At that point we’ll have more of a definitive plan,” he said. “That will be the final chance for the com-munity to tweak it.”

Sharon Barratt, left, and Annemarie Koch, right, chat during a roundtable session of the Port McNeill economic plan workshop held at NISS last Wednesday. J.R. Rardon


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Nominations will be held at the Kwakiutl Band Office Friday 11th day of April, 2014, between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

Advance Poll will be held at the Kwakiutl Band Office on Friday the 2nd day of May, 2014, between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

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from page 1on the information we have to date, there is no indication that these weapons were intended to be used to harm anyone at the school”, said Sgt. Craig Blanchard, Detachment Commander for the Port McNeill RCMP. “While it was very con-cerning to find them on school grounds, all indications are that the youth saw the caged area as a concealed place, away from their homes, to keep these guns hidden.”

The announcement

resulted in a spate of calls and media inqui-ries to the NISS and to School District 85, which is work-ing closely with the RCMP investigation. While the school was searched with the assis-tance of a police dog, the seizure otherwise caused no disruption to school operations. No other firearms were found in or around the school.

“This was a week-end (seizure), and an outside storage area was used,” SD85 Superintendent of

Schools Scott Benwell said. “It appears our outside compound was used as a place of storage, and it doesn’t appear to go any further than that.” Investigators continue their work to determine the origin of the firearms, and charge those respon-sible, Blanchard said. Investigators are exam-ining the possibility that these guns origi-nated from residen-tial break and enters, and were going to be traded for illegal drugs, or sold for cash. No charges have been laid.

“Please be assured that the school dis-trict is fully cooperat-ing with the RCMP,” Benwell said. “Once the RCMP completes its investigation, the school will look into its findings as they apply under the code of conduct.” Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Port McNeill RCMP at 250-956-4441, or anonymously through Crimestoppers at I-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Transit office movesGazette staffPORT McNEILL—

The North Island Community Services Society announced last week its official move to new office space in the Old School, located

at 375 Shelly Cres.The organization

also serves as head-quarters for the Mount Waddington Transit System.

The move is effective as of Friday, Apr. 25.

Previously, the society was located upstairs in the Pioneer Mall.

To access NICSS or transit services, or for info, drop by the new office at the Old School or call 250-956-3134.


The Gwa’sala-’ N a k w a x d a ’ x w Nations will signal the start of Emergency Preparedness Week

with a test of its newly installed tsunami warn-ing system Monday, May 5.

At 1 p.m. Emergency Planning Coordinator Bob Swain and his

team will perform a series of test alerts to determine the range and to decide which warning siren will be used in the event of a natural disaster.

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COMMENTARY

This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime.

The Alberta oil indus-try’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the BC coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

My first column dis-cussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fish-ery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost complete-ly unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed.

The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will con-vert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits:

• There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refin-ery, which will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oil-sands;

• The Kitimat refinery will not result in the pro-duction of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada;

• Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in BC for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more perma-nent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs;

• The Canadian and Provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in

billions of new tax dollars each year.

Unfortunately our Canadian oil companies are not interested in build-ing a new major refin-ery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refin-ery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid busi-ness plan and as a conse-quence Chinese banks and other institutions are pre-pared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most effi-cient refinery in the world.

We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Furthermore, some of the best pipelining com-panies in the world are based in Canada.

In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined prod-ucts to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea.

Let me be up front about my biases. I am for cre-ating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against ship-ping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian govern-ment makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

David Black

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y e a r 2 0 1 4 s e a s o n b e g i n s M a y 1 s t

Special Mother’s Day BrunchSunday, May 11th • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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The earliest history of Mother’s Day dates back to the ancient annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to mater-nal goddesses. The Greeks used the occasion to honour Rhea, wife of Cronus and the mother of many Greek deities. Ancient Romans, too, celebrated a spring festival, called Hilaria dedicated to Cybele, a mother goddess. It may be noted that ceremonies in honour of Cybele began some 250 years before Christ was born. During the festival, celebrated on the Ides of March people made offerings in the temple of Cybele. The affair lasted for three days and included parades, games and masquerades. The celebrations were notorious enough that followers of Cybele were banished from Rome.

The roots of Mother’s Day history can be traced to the UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the holiday saw the light of the day in the US. However, the celebration of Mother’s Day as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon, not even a hundred years old. Thanks to the hard work of two pioneering women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, the day came into existence. Today the festival of Mother’s Day is celebrated across 46 coun-tries (though on different dates) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honour their mothers, thank them for giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher.

The more recent history of Mother’s Day dates back to the 600s in England. A Mothering Sunday was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honour mothers. After a prayer service in church to honour Virgin Mary, children brought gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their own mothers. On the occa-sion, servants, apprentices and other employees staying away from their homes were encouraged by their employers to visit their mothers and honour them. Traditionally children brought with them gifts and a special fruit cake or fruit-filled pastry called a simnel. Yugoslavs and people in other nations have observed similar days.

The custom of celebrating Mothering Sunday had almost disappeared by the 19th century. However, the day came to be celebrated again after World War II, when American servicemen brought the custom and commercial enterprises used it as an occasion for sales.

Whatever its origins, Mother’s Day is a great way to take the time out to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the mothers in our lives. Why not visit these local merchants where they can help you find just the right gift to thank your mom for everything she does.

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May 3Baseball

Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill in NVIBL season opener, 5 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 4Baseball

Port McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 4 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 10Baseball

Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 5 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 14Fun run/walk

SportMed Aboriginal 5K and 10K run or walk, 5:30 p.m., Port Hardy Secondary School. Registration begins 4:30 p.m., course clearly marked through town. No reg-istration cost; water, chocolate milk and dinner provided at no charge. To regis-ter or for info, contact Stephanie at 250-949-7443, ext. 3233.

May 17-18Motocross

Vancouver Island Motocross series rac-ing Rounds 5 & 6, 10 a.m. each day, Seven Mile Motocross Track. Tickets $10/day, $5 youths 12-under; con-cession.

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Annual Sointula I n v i t a t i o n a l Tournament, com-munity ballfield. Concession, beer gar-den and oyster bar, raffle, kids playground. Finals Monday.

May 25Baseball

Hyde Creek vs. Port McNeill, 4 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.


Mud pie takes the cake in tourneyClockwise from left: Karlie Shambrook of Port McNeill gets a birthday pie in the face during the Mud Bowl soccer tourney; Tyson Cadwallader of Port McNeill and Chris Speck of Alert Bay contest a ball in the U18 final Sunday; Port McNeill tot Elah Fox takes a hot dog break during Saturday's play.

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

Nature threw nearly the full spectrum of its weather at last week-end’s annual Mud Bowl soccer tournament. But despite high winds, peri-odic showers and even a spot of hail, it never devolved into an appre-ciable amount of mud.

Even so, the host Port McNeill Soccer Association parlayed conditions into a solid home-field advantage, particularly in the upper age divisions.

A pair of upsets in the U18 semifinals pit-ted the third-seeded Port McNeill Rona Rumblers against fourth-seeded Alert Bay in the final. Port McNeill raced to a 3-0 halftime lead behind two goals from Tyren Dustin and one from Tyson Cadwallader, but the impending blowout turned into a nail-biter.

Second-half goals by Roy Wadhams and Devin Williams drew Alert Bay

within 3-2, and the visi-tors were still pushing when the whistle finally blew on the Port McNeill victory.

Port McNeill’s Balls of Fire, another No. 3 seed, also walked away with the U15 boys champion’s T-shirts, thanks to a big second half against the Port Hardy Blazers, the No. 4 seed. The teams were tied 1-1 at intermis-sion, with Port Hardy’s Josh Walkus scoring on a penalty kick in the 20th minute and James Bramham levelling the score with his own pen-alty kick eight minutes later.

But Port McNeill erupted in the second half and eased away to a 4-3 win.

The U-15 girls final matched two rival Port McNeill squads. And, even though they advanced as the top two seeds, the division still ended in an upset as the Strikers topped defending champion and

top-seeded Kick Ass, 2-0. Randi Ward and Mercedes Trevor found the net for the Strikers, and teammate Karlie Shambrook earned a whipped cream pie in the face from coach Dwayne Rudy to celebrate her birthday weekend.

The tourney pattern reversed in the U12 girls final, where Port Hardy’s Green Hurricanes swept unbeaten through the division and claimed a 2-1 win over Port McNeill Team 2 in the evening final. Kayley Clair scored both Port Hardy goals, while Abby Roberts of Port Alice tal-lied for the No. 3 seeded Port McNeill team.

Alert Bay won the boys U12 title with a 5-3 vic-tory over Port McNeill.

The weekend also included dozens of games in the mini divi-sions for players under 10 years old, including a series of exhibitions from tot teams from Port McNeill and Port Alice.

J.R. Rardon

Harvey and Gil memorial sides top tourneyGazette staffPORT HARDY—Boasting

a bigger lineup and a new venue, the annual Harvey Walkus Memorial floor hock-ey tourney played out in front of a packed house at the Civic Centre last weekend. In past years Wakas Hall has been the sole venue, but this year's addition of the Civic Centre allowed for a slightly bigger lineup of teams and more seat-ing for Sunday’s finals.

Not that the fans got to do much in the way of sitting, as both the mens and ladies finales brought the crowd to its feet in spells as each went down to the wire.

In the mens playoffs, Harvey Memorial 3 fought off the Fort Rupert Roaches to claim a final berth against the Cheam Chinook, which made the trip from Chilliwack for the tourney.

An early strike from Patrick Walkus down the right gave the home side the advan-tage but the visitors were back on level terms minutes later, a powerful shot from the high slot finding the net

for Cheam. The visitors then made it 2-1 with a carbon copy to take an advantage into the halfway break.

Harvey Memorial tied it up straight after the break, Shelby Cockell latching on to an Ethan Shaw assist to bring the home side level.

A masterful solo effort from George Walkus put Harvey Memorial 3-2 up. As Cheam pushed forward look-ing for a third, the Hardy side tried to catch the visitors on the break. They finally succeeded when George col-lected the ball on the blue

line and sprinted clear to beat the goalie one-on-one.

With the minutes ticking down Cockell got his second and sealed the win for the home side, firing past the unsighted Cheam goalie off a restart.

In the Ladies division Harvey Memorial 1 lost out 2-1 to Gil’s Girls in a nail-biter.

There was little to choose between the two sides in the opening ten minutes. While Harvey Memorial enjoyed the majority of the possession, Gil’s Girls looked the more

dangerous in front of goal.It took a slip-up late in the

half to break the deadlock as Haley Scow miscued an attempted pass, steering it between her own posts to give Gil’s the advantage.

Soon after the break Harvey Memorial were level after a mistake at the other end. A long pass rebounded off the boards and rolled behind goalie Maxine Walkus. Cheyenne Janzen reacted first to pounce on the ball and steer home from the crease.

Vanessa Walkus grabbed the winner for Gil’s Girls,

firing in a shot then putting back her own rebound from the save.

Organizer Gary Walkus thanked all the teams and supporters who made the tournament a success. “I would like to thank my Mom and Dad specially for always giving us the tools we need to be who we are and do what we need to do,” he said. “And thank you to everyone who helped put this togeth-er: sponsors, fans, players, refs, score-keepers, conces-sion workers, and family and friends.

Left: The winning Harvey Memorial 3 side celebrate after Sunday's final. Right: Kristen Walkus of Harvey Memorial 1 carries the ball under pressure from Steph Walkus of Gil's Girls during the Ladies final.

A O'Toole

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the District of Port Hardy (“District”) Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C. on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 5:30pm for the purpose of hearing representations concerning “Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1025-2014” and “District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013”. The purpose of each of these Bylaws is as follows:

1) Bylaw No. 1025-2014: This Bylaw proposes to amend Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 15-2011 to:

a) Revise and expand the exemption criteria that are used to defi ne situations whereby a Development Permit is not required to be obtained prior to proceeding with the construction, alteration or subdivision of land; and,

b) Change the land use designation that applies to a portion of the property which is owned by the District of Port Hardy, is dissected by Holberg Road, and is legally described as the Northwest ¼ of Section 25, Township 9, Rupert District, Except Part in Plan 49088, from “Rural Resource” to “Industrial”.

2) Bylaw No. 1010-2013: This Bylaw proposes to repeal and replace the current District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 10-2006 adopted by Council in 2006, with a new Zoning Bylaw. Since adoption of the current Offi cial Community Plan by Council, the Zoning Bylaw must be updated to bring it in conformity with it. The new Zoning Bylaw has been

updated and prescribes zoning and related regulations / requirements for lands (including water) in the District of Port Hardy.

TAKE NOTICE that proposed “Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1025-2014” and “District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013” can be obtained at the District Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays), or by using the contact information below.

Anyone who believes that these proposed Bylaws will affect their interests shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission at the Public Hearing at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand-delivered to the District by 3:00pm, Monday, May 12, 2014. Legally, the District cannot consider any representations or submissions made after the close of the Public Hearing. Inquiries and written comments should be directed / submitted to:

Jeff Long, Director of Corporate & Development ServicesDistrict of Port Hardy

7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0Telephone: 250-949-6665 Email: [email protected] Facsimile: 250-949-7433

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place:

date:

time:

Seven Hills Golf Course

May 82014

7:00 pm

Everyone Welcome

Green HurricanesThe Port Hardy U12 girls soccer squad

ran to an unbeaten 5-0 record and earned the Mud Bowl tourney title.

J.R. Rardon

atHlete of the Week

Sunset student wins Charlie Cup pointGazette staffPORT McNEILL—

Madison Woo, a grade 4 student at Sunset Elementary School, forced a three-way in the annual Charlie Cup checkers champion-ship last week when she swept a five-game series from contest host David Lyon.

The win, achieved during the Sunset

Elementary Fun Fair Friday evening, earned Sunset one point in the school standings, matching co-leaders Avalon Adventist Junior Academy and Port Hardy Secondary School with one point each.

The contest runs through the June Sports Festival in Alert Bay on Father’s Day weekend,

after which Lyon pres-ents prizes to top per-formers.

He has received 328 entries while attend-

ing a variety of special school events.

Woo received a Nancy Drew mystery book for winning the

school point, and her name will go in for the big prizes, including the grand prize of an iPhone 4S.

Madison Woo of Sunset Elementary School holds up the book she won as a prize for earning a Charlie Cup checkers point dur-ing the fun fair Friday. David Lyon

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Tourney a slam dunkLeft: Eagle View's Jasmine Dayley looks to drive with the ball at the Eagle View school-hosted Grade 4-5 basketball tourney earlier in April. Above: Romeo Clayton dribbles the ball up for Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw school as K'ak'ot'lats'i's Tye Morash pressures.

A O'Toole

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TERRENCE (TERRY) ROSS1953-2013

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Columba’s Anglican-United Church in Port Hardy on Sat. May 3, 2014 at 1:00 pm. The family

invites you to join them for lunch and refreshments that will be offered in the lower level of the church after the service.

Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre has expanded to the North Island. We are the lowest price on the Island. We offer cremation for as little as $400.

[email protected]

Dennis Elwood Walker

November 23, 1945 – April 24, 2014

#6-1040 9th Ave., Campbell River BC 250-287-2240Condolences may be left for the family at:

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dennis Elwood Walker. Dennis passed away at his home in Black Creek on April 24, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dennis is predeceased by his parents, Elwood & Minerva Walker, and his brother-in-law Jake Dueck. Dennis is survived by Barbara, his loving and caring wife of 26 years. Missing him terribly are his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra & Johann Karason, step-sons Jason Brin and Jody Nelson, and his grandson Elliott Brin. Dennis grew up on Hilchey Road in Willow Point where he shared many wonderful memories with his siblings Lowell (Betty), Bernie (Shirley), & Elthea (Jake). Many in the community knew Dennis through his service in the Willow Point Fire Hall, his passion and life’s work which was his business; Southside Welding Ltd. and the Glacier Heritage Antique Club. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.Please join us in celebrating Dennis’ life at the Willow Point Hall on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 1pm.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in his name.

The Regional District of Mount Waddington is inviting proposals for a service contract for a Regional Emergency Coordinator to administer the North Island Regional Emergency Program. Responsibilities include updating the North Island Regional Emergency Plan; chairing the North Island Regional Emer-gency Planning Committee; training participants/arranging for training opportunities; organizing and participating in emergen-cy preparedness exercises and training opportunities; writing proposals to access appropriate funding; reporting on activities to the Regional Board; and liaising with partner communities to improve Emergency Services and response.

The successful proponent will possess excellent communication skills and be able to effectively liaise with and coordinate appro-priate agencies, management staff and volunteers. Previous experience in emergency management ICS and BCERM would be an advantage.

Proposals should, at a minimum, meet the requirements set out in the RFP information package which is available at the Re-gional District of Mount Waddington of ce or from the website at www.rdmw.bc.ca

Proposals must be received by the Regional Districtby 4 pm on Friday, May 9, 2014.

Proposals should be e-mailed to [email protected]. addressed to the Administrator or may be dropped off or mailed to: 2044 McNeill Road (Box 729), Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0.

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QUATSINO First Nation is seeking the services of a Band Administra-tor to oversee all band programs and band related business. Post-Secondary education in Business Management, Human Resources or related fi elds is a preference. A minimum (3) years experience in administration, human resources or related fi eld or setting is required. Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: [email protected]

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Job Posting: Chapter Coordinator, North Vancouver Island

The Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice is a non-profi t society that aims to support and strengthen primary health care in small rural and remote commu-nities. The Division is seeking a part-time Coordinator for the North Vancouver Island Chapter.

The Coordinator will:1. Support the work of the Chapter and its member physicians. 2. Plan and implement projects in support of family physicians in the region.3. Foster collaborative relationships among family physicians, community and health and social services organizations.

The successful candidate should be able to work with family physicians, build and maintain strong relationships, communicate professionally in a variety of situations, and have strong leadership skills. An understanding of health services and community devel-opment would be an asset. Starting rate is commen-surate with experience and will begin on a contractual basis.

For a complete job description, please send an email to [email protected]: with the subject “NVI Chapter Coordinator Job Description.”

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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 Martineau 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED

Reverend Wade Allen9190 Granville St. Port Hardy

Phone 250-949-624711:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service

Wed., 1:00 pm Bible StudyEveryone welcome

Meeting rooms available [email protected]

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2540 Catala Place Port McNeill(across from Firehall)

Sunday10:30 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.ptmcfullgospel.org

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

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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

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909Sunday Masses

St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9amSt. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port

Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and

Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pmAlert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th:

Saturdays 10am

11/14

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 contactPastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737

11/14

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

• Chaplain Services• Bible Studies

• Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups

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

11/14

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert StSunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm

Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pmMidweek Biblestudies - Call the church

for time and place250-949-6466

Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674

E-Mail:[email protected] 11/14

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Reverend Wade AllenSunday Services - 4pm

1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice

You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship - 9:00amReverend Wade Allen

All Welcome175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

11/14

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

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

10:00 am-Sabbath School11:15 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

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Mount Waddington Literacy Now Committee is seeking a Part Time Grant Seeker for approximately 5

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Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

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The Lemare Group is accept-ing resumes for the following positions:•Processor Operators•980 Operators (Dryland Sort)•Hook tender•Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers•Hand Buckers•Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers•Machinists•Millwright Full time with union rates/benefi ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

WE ARE looking for young enthusiastic carriers to expand our current paper routes in PORT HARDY, PORT MCNEILL, HYDE CREEK and PORT ALICE. A great way to gain experi-ence with your fi rst job and to earn a little extra spending money! Call the offi ce at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

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TOWNHOUSE . #2-2697 MineRoad, Port McNeill. Quiet stra-ta complex, convenient toschools and hospital. 3-bdrm,1.5 bath home, approx. 1250sq.ft. Open plan main fl oor.Kitchen with built-in dishwash-er, fridge, stove. Upper levelhas master bedroom withwalk-in closet, storage room,laundry alcove with full-sizedwasher/dryer. Electric base-board heat. Single attachedgarage with remote controlleddoor opener. Tidy, fencedback yard with patio, green-house and tool shed. Price re-duced to $144,500. Quick oc-cupancy. Phone 250-956-9875or email:[email protected] for appointment to view.

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APARTMENTS FURNISHEDHYDE CREEK - Waterfront 1bdrm furnished Apt. w/ shop.$600/mo. Lawn work can work off rent. Call 360-790-5733.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXESPORT MCNEILL: Large 3 bdrm, tri-plex suite. No loud music/parties, good view, close to town and schools. $700/mo. Call Oley at 250-956-2682 or John at 604-581-0574.

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PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, like new 2 bdrm, in suite full size washer/dryer, $700. (604)418-3626, trojan12@shaw. ca

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ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

MODEL-T FORD ROADSTER Very good, older restoration. Many accessories incl. ruxtal axle & optional p/u box. Must be seen. $10,000 obo. 250-287-3345

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LNG needs more FAQWe live in a world

of fast-talking politi-cians, much like fast food, with lots of fat and very little sub-stance. Sometimes it’s difficult to determine whether to laugh or cry when provincial politi-cians speak.

The last couple of years, you’d say all our politicians are drunk as they see the big pink LNG elephant in the room. And Christie “Campbell” beats the LNG drum loudest: 1. A clean and safe ener-gy; 2. 100,000 jobs created; and, 3. B..C’s debt will be paid off.

LNG is far from being a safe and clean source of energy; it may have the ability to make carbon appear as Dr. Jekyll to LNG’s Mr. Hyde.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and the petroleum industry are responsible for the majority of meth-ane emissions, which according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency accounted for nine per cent of all greenhouse gases in 2012. Methane is carbon dioxide on steroids. It is 20+ times more potent than CO2 over a 100-year period; in other words, one pound of methane will

trap 20 times more heat than CO2.

The LNG industry is only in its fledgling years, and it’s already in second place in trap-ping heat. Once B.C., China, Russia and sev-eral other countries that are sitting on huge deposits enter the field, methane will be the number one monster in trapping heat.

At present, lakes in the Arctic are releasing vast stores of methane into the atmosphere as the permafrost thaws, and conservative fig-ures show that there are hundreds of times more methane under the permafrost than there is in the atmo-sphere today.

Scientists believe that a sudden release of that methane store is most unlikely, yet approximately 56 mil-lion years ago during the Paleocene peri-

od there was a sud-den temperature spike of 9 degrees F after a prolonged planetary warming period, which many believe was a destabilization of methane hydrates.

The retrieval of LNG in Pennsylvania and Australia through means of fracking has left moonscapes where once vibrant living for-ests survived, and have polluted water tables, even though the indus-try states that the shale beds are thousands of feet below drinking water aquifers which would be physically impossible to contami-nate.

In Pennsylvania the DEP has fined several companies over frack-ing causing contamina-tion to creeks, rivers, and water tables.

B.C. will pay a heavy price environmentally, but it remains on the back burners due to the Northern Gateway pipeline publicity. As for jobs, there will be plenty of temporary jobs in the building of the industry, but what impact will it have on other industries, such as forestry?

The interior has been ravaged by pine beetle. Now, imagine a LNG explosion in an iso-

lated region along its pipeline — and it will happen, sort of like the oil industry stating their industry is fine even with hundreds of leaks every year in Canada.

As for perception, it seems that educa-tion, health care, tour-ism, and BC Ferries are all taking a hit. Is this because the Government is so focused on the pink LNG elephant it’s forgotten about those working today?

It seems B.C.’s gov-ernment, which is sec-ond last in Canada in funding students, will have difficulty find-ing employees and will have to search in Ontario or Alberta where they almost dou-ble what B.C. puts into its students financially.

As for paying off the debt, this is an illu-sion. In Australia and Pennsylvania the debt load per taxpayer has increased due to the subsidization of the LNG industry, and property taxes have doubled or tripled in certain regions, creat-ing hardships.

If only our B.C. poli-ticians would stop giv-ing us the “Once Upon a Time” version in an attempt to get re-elect-ed, and instead give us the complete meal deal. The problem is our health care sys-tem wouldn’t be able to handle the cardiac arrests resulting from politicians speaking honestly.

Lawrence Woodall is a longtime naturalist who has spent much of his life in the outdoors.

Our Backyardwith Lawrence

Woodall

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Employment Opportunity

There is a temporary full-time Grade 3 position being offered at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, starting on May 26, 2014. This is a term position for a maternity leave with a possibility of continuing into the 2014-2015 school year.

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School is a band operated independent school that enrols 140 students from Preschool to Grade 7.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education Degree• BC Ministry of Education certification• Knowledge of the BC Ed Plan and Ministry of Education curriculum documents• Previous experience in Grade 3 or primary level, with excellent teaching, planning and assessment

practices• Knowledge and appreciation of BC First Nations people and local culture• Understanding of child and brain development, including impacts and injuries that affect healthy

development• Experience teaching Saxon Math and Read Well programs is an asset• Ability to interact with children, being respectful of various social, emotional, physical and academ-

ic needs• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff including a school based team• Desire to learn and grow professionally• Knowledge and experience using technology especially iPads• Committed to engaging children in extra-curricular activities• Willingness to participate in cultural, school, and community events and learn from parents and

community members

Applicants will include a cover letter, a complete resume including references, proof of Teacher Regulation Branch Certification and a copy of official transcripts indicating degree(s) earned. Successful completion of Criminal Record Check will be required. Closing date for the positions is May 12, 2014 at 3:00 pm. Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our team.

Please fax, mail, or e-mail applications to:

Reed Allen, PrincipalGwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School

Box 1799, Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0Tel: (250) 949-7743Fax: (250) 949-7422

Email: [email protected]

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Port Hardy Youth Soccer would like to send a big

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mending expertise! Thank you so much for supporting our soccer community!

101 Squadron would like to recognize the very generous contributions by the North Island Merchants, companies and private individuals listed below that made our Fourth Annual Silent Auction such a success. We would also like to thank all the bidders that took part in the auction for being so generous. The funds raised will be used for the construction of a new Cenotaph, our Cairn Projects for military Bases on the North Island, assisting Air Cadets Squadrons, assisting Military Families and scholar-ships for our youth.

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Dr. L. Carvalho, D.O. (LOND) F.R.S.C., INCOPHTHALMOLOGY

To all my patients,

I regret to inform you that due to the passing of my devoted wife Sheila, I will be reviewing my ability to provide ophthalmological care to patients from Port Hardy and surrounding areas during this period of grieving. During my visits to Port Hardy Hospital, Sheila was my nurse, organizer, assistant, and receptionist. We worked very much as a team. Please consult with your family doctor for any ongoing ophthalmological care. I wish to inform you that a letter to your doctor has been written following each of your visits to me.

I am reserving space at Dr. Shaver’s office in Courtenay for my North Island patients who wish to continue to see me. If you would like an appointment please contact your family doctor who will fax a referral to me via Dr. Shaver’s office. I wish to thank at this stage all the staff at the Port Hardy Hospital who were always very welcoming and supportive. Thank you.

New exhibits unearth mining historyGazette staffPORT HARDY—

Gold fever helped pack Port Hardy Museum and Archives last weekend as visitors flooded in for the launch of a new exhibit.

Curator Jane Hutton welcomed visitors for the opening of the sum-mer’s temporary exhibit, Prospecting and Mining on the North Island, and noted that it was in fact a triple opening with the installa-tion of a permanent mining exhibit and the launch of an exhibit on the Carrot Campaign for the highway.

The temporary exhibit is largely made up of items on loan from Zeballos

Museum, recounting the rich history of mining on the North Island and including photographs, maps, tools and other

equipment. The museum also

unveiled an updated per-manent mining exhibit, dis-played in a custom-made

cabinet, crafted as an exact copy of the neighbouring fossil case. The pièce de résistance in that collection is a weathered post with a

storied past. “It’s an origi-nal claim post from Island Copper,” explained Hutton.

The curator also thanked those who helped bring the

collections together through the donation of time, knowl-edge and artifacts.

Outside, local prospectors Dave Mullett and Ian Jensen gave visitors the chance to get a taste of gold fever with free gold-panning les-sons, with each participant given a vial containing flecks of the yellow stuff they panned. Comox Valley Gold Adventures were also in site, offering sluicing equipment and gold-bear-ing gravel for those smitten by the experience.

The temporary exhibit is expected to run through the summer. For more informa-tion contact Hutton at 250-949-8143.


The Grade 8-9 students of Avalon Adventist Junior Academy des-perately wanted to go to work on a mission trip.

So they got to work to make it happen.

The students and chaperones are prepar-ing to depart this month for the La Vida Mission School, on the Navajo

Reservation in north-west New Mexico. To make the trip a real-ity, the students have completed four bottle drives, five wood cuts and a barbecue.

The school’s fund-raising efforts culmi-nate this Sunday with a lunch and auction, beginning at noon at the school, with every-one welcome to attend.

“I’m really proud

of these kids; they’ve worked really hard for this,” said Clifford Wood, the school’s principal. “We’re tak-ing a bus down to save money, rather than have everyone fly. It’s going to be a real mis-sion trip; it’s not going to be a pleasure cruise.”

Wood estimated the group of nine students and five adults would need roughly $12,000.

To that end, they have rounded up a sub-stantial list of auction donations, including a chartered fishing trip, a kayak, First Nations art and much more.

Lunch, by dona-tion, will be served beginning at noon. Participants may then view the items in the auction will begin at 1 p.m. For info, call Wood at 250-949-8243.

Mission statement

Avalon Adventist Junior Academy Grade 8-9 students will host an auction May 4 to raise funds for a mission trip to New Mexico. From left are Nathel Lightheart, Seryna, Christopher Jensen, Taylor Monge, Kashia Cook, Kira Corsi, Tanisha Cook and Danielle Lacasse. J.R. Rardon

Left: Leslie Dreimel looks for colour under the guidance of prospectors Ian Jensen and Dave Mullett.Right: Gerry Furney, far right, discusses the new exhibit with Jeff Brent at the Port Hardy Museum’s opening event last weekend. A O’Toole

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Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

The spring perfor-mance season kicks into gear this month, with choral and dance recitals on tap the next two weekends.

Wild Heart Music will host its second annual spring concert Saturday, May 3, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the North Island Secondary School drama theatre. The concert highlights the local youth choir, and features a special appearance by pro-

gram founder Georgia Murray.

Murray, who grew up in Port McNeill and now works out of Victoria, has spent the last month as Bell Media’s Emerging Artist of the Month with partner Tony “DWhiz” Day. The debut single for their current project, Liinks, was the No. 1 added song to Canadian radio the first half of April and entered the Canadian AC Billboard charts at No. 39.

There is no admis-sion fee, but donations

to Wild Heart Music are welcome and a bake sale will be available for additional fund-raising.

The following week-end, Portside Academy of Performing Arts will put on its seventh annu-al Stars of Tomorrow dance recital at Sunset Elementary School.

Shows will be per-formed at 7 p.m. both Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. Tickets are $10 each, and concession will be open before the show and at intermission.

Gazette staffPORT HARDY—The

2014 Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair is offi-cially happening this year in Port Hardy on September 6-7, and the fair committee is putting out the call for volunteers and vendors.

A preliminary organiza-tional meeting is sched-uled for next Monday, May 5, at the home of Malcolm and Brenda Fleeton in Port Hardy. At that time, a theme will be selected for the fall fair, a slate of directors will be formed and more.

“And yes — you can be a volunteer without being given a title on the com-mittee,” Brenda Fleeton said. “All helpers are wel-come, now or closer to the fair.”

There are a multitude of jobs available, both big and small: the orga-

nizational committee will need volunteer to help with entertainment, decorating, booth rentals, organizing exhibits, raffle prizes, sign-making, children’s activi-ties, organizing a Coffee House, among other tasks.

The committee will also be looking for groups who

may wish to volunteer for covering admission tables, raffle and information desks, and other duties. There may be opportu-nities for groups to raise funds without actually setting up a booth; please contact the committee for suggestions.

Businesses and organi-zations can start planning their booths, and non-prof-it groups can start working on how to use a fair booth to raise funds and recruit new members.

For more information on Monday’s meeting, please call 250-949-7778.

Song, dance on tap

Fall Fair committee slates meeting

North Island Gazette, May 01, 2014

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