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J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL —

Nobody was injured

when an unoccupied

pickup truck rolled from

a parking lot through

a four-foot chain link

fence, over a rock wall

splashed down in the

harbour last week.

“It was probably just

a case of mechanical

failure,” RCMP Staff

Sgt. Phil Lue said. “The

owner said he’d left the

truck in reverse (gear),

and when the truck was

pulled from the water it

was still in reverse.

“Nobody was injured,

luckily. When you have

a vehicle go over an

embankment that high

and land on its roof

like that, if somebody

is inside you could be

looking at serious inju-

ries.”

The owner of the vehi-

cle, who was not named,

was on his boat nearby.

The incident was wit-

nessed by several people,

including tourists and a

number of passengers

who were waiting to

board the Quadra Queen

II at the adjacent BC

Ferries dock.

“It drew quite the

crowd,” said Lue.

Lue said two RCMP

officers were just depart-

ing the ferry after its

return from Sointula

when the truck flipped

into the water.

They reached the site

immediately and jumped

into the water before

breaking out one of the

truck’s windows to deter-

mine whether anybody

was inside, and found

the vehicle unoccupied.

Truck rolls into harbour

The axeman cometh

Matt Mooney shows off his one-hand form in the finals of the axe throw during the Second Annual L u m b e r j a c k Competition in Port McNeill Saturday. More coverage on page 15 and online at www.nor thislandga-zette.com.

J.R. Rardon photo

Mike D’AmourGazette staffA Coal Harbour woman hopes

stitches in time, together with

some North Island kindness,

will help ease some suffering

overseas

Holly Eden said she’s wanted

help people in the Somalian

area of East Africa after being

overwhelmed by what she saw

on a television news program

that reported millions of people

are starving as famine spreads

across the region because of war

and drought.

“Twenty-nine thousand chil-

dren under the age of six have

died in the last month and-a-half

and there are 1,000 people going

into the two refugee camps every

week,” said Eden.

“There is no sanitation, no

medical supplies; there is noth-

ing and the temperatures are

50c with no rain and apparently

50 per cent of the refugees are

malnourished.”

Eden is a quilter and her idea

is to create “beautiful, inno-

vative lap throws, pillows and

wall hangings that could later

be raffled with all the proceeds

going through established aid

agencies towards humanitarian

efforts in East Africa.

“I’ve been making squares but

I‘m looking for two or three

squares from anyone who can

quilt,” said Eden.

Eden is hoping for help with

a crazy quilt as the raffle show-

piece.

“A crazy quilt is a specific pat-

tern, it’s a very busy kind of pat-

tern that used to be covered with

embellishments,” she explained.

“It was crazy, it came from

the Victorian age when it was

made from velvets and the most

expensive fabrics women had

back then — it was almost a

show-off piece with the best

fabrics.”

Eden said she envisions putting

together a simpler, hidden trea-

sure design using background

pieces, maybe putting appliques

on top instead of embroidery.”

“I want to make a piece that will

be beautiful, even in a contempo-

rary living room,” she said.

Eden said it takes 70 squares

to make a lap throw.

“To do a big project like this

on your own is huge because we

also need backing and batting.”

Eden has reached out for some

help.

“I’ve sent letters out to my

friends on the mainland, but what

I’d like to do is to have anyone

interested in helping to phone

or email me and I will get the

patterns to them and any instruc-

tions they may need to make it.”

If you can help, contact Eden

at 250-619-0612 or at holly-

eden_dawntreader@hotmail.

com

Coal Harbour’s Helen Eden is looking for help to make quilts and other goods to be raffled to raise funds to help Somalian refugees

Mike D’Amour photo

Boom is placed around a pickup that rolled into Port McNeill Harbour last week.

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Expanded cell phone

coverage for North

Vancouver Island

received a boost when

the Regional District

of Mount Waddington

Board of Directors

voted last week to

approve the installa-

tion of a communica-

tions tower by Rogers

Communications, Inc.

in Port McNeill.

Prior to the vote,

directors listened to a

presentation by Chad

Marlatt, senior project

manager for Standard

Land Company, Inc., a

consultant to Rogers.

The location proposed

for the Port McNeill

tower is off Mine Road,

behind the town’s pub-

lic works yard.

Port McNeill council

has not yet voted on

approval, but the town

has been in discus-

sions with Rogers and

Standard Land regard-

ing the installation.

“I believe it had to

go to regional district

first because of the area

(Rogers) had to cover,”

Port McNeill councillor

Shirley Ackland said.

“It will likely come

to us to vote on, but

it hasn’t come up for

approval at this point.”

Rogers previously

received approval from

the District of Port

Hardy to install a tower

in Port Hardy.

Currently, the region

receives coverage

only through Telus

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s

Company.

Though the site of

the proposed tower

is on property owned

by the Town of Port

McNeill, the vote of the

Regional District Board

during its regular meet-

ing Aug. 16 acknowl-

edged Standard Land

Co. having completed

its public consulta-

tion process, required

under Industry Canada

regulation. That pro-

cess included notifying

all residents of prop-

erty within 300 metres

of the tower, or three

times its proposed 100-

metre height.

“As far as we can

determine, the location

is ideal for (Rogers),

and it’s ideal for us,”

Port McNeill Mayor

Gerry Furney said.

“Due to the size and

location of the tower

and other towers Rogers

is proposing, it would

give a greater coverage

area for everybody.”

The towers proposed

for Port Hardy and Port

McNeill are part of a

broader, long-term plan

being developed by

Rogers. The details of

that plan have not been

finalized and remain

confidential, the com-

pany said.

“We are always evalu-

ating new opportunities

to expand our network

and bring great wire-

less service to more

Canadians,” Rogers

communications spe-

cialist Marina Guy

said in an email to the

Gazette. “Vancouver

Island is among several

markets where we are

exploring new oppor-

tunities.”

Permits approvedDirectors approved

an amendment to the

regional district’s zon-

ing bylaws that will

allow the issuing of

temporary use per-

mits in the Regional

District’s rural areas.

The amendment

arose from the district’s

efforts earlier this year

to approve a one-time,

temporary-use permit

regulating the con-

struction activities of

a landowner in Coal

Harbour.

Bylaw 821 estab-

lishes conditions under

which temporary use

permits may be issued,

and sets a maximum

limit of three years on

any such permit.

Committee namedDirectors approved

four members to a

public/technical advi-

sory committee for

the upcoming pro-

cess to update the

Regional Solid Waste

Management Plan.

Wayne Gauthier of

Alert Bay, Keir Gervais

of Port Alice, Greg Fox

of Port Hardy and Norm

Prince, representing

Area B and C, make up

the committee.

Can you hear me now? Cell tower approved

Island life is good.

So says Dr. Richard

Stanwick, chief medical health

officer for the Vancouver

Island Health Authority, who

released his report on the

Health Status of Vancouver

Island Residents.

“Overall, residents in our

region have higher rates of

physical activity and healthy

eating compared to other

regions,” he said.

The report provides data

on the health status of VIHA

residents over the past decade

and captures a broad array of

health indicators and socio-

economic factors, such as

unemployment, that impact

long-term health status.

Stanwick said our region

has also experienced reduc-

tions in smoking rates and

premature deaths over the

past decade.

“Unfortunately, the glob-

al economic downturn has

impacted our region’s socio-

economic conditions which

can undermine long-term

health status,” he said.

To help counter possible

long-term effects, Stanwick

highlighted the need to con-

tinue to focus on prevention

programs. “For example, our

premature mortality rates are

higher than the provincial

average,” he said.

“These rates are due to sui-

cides, motor vehicle crashes

and diseases, many of which

are associated with alcohol

abuse and smoking which are

entirely preventable.”

Stanwick noted VIHA also

has a higher concentration of

seniors than any other juris-

diction in Canada.

“With the imminent silver

tsunami, this region will expe-

rience significant pressure on

our acute and residential care

systems before any other area

in Canada,” he said. “Keeping

seniors active and healthy to

avoid and/or manage chronic

diseases and minimize unnec-

essary hospitalizations is so

important.”

VIHA also has higher rates

of teen pregnancies compared

to the provincial average.

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The replacement of Port

McNeill’s public water

infrastructure moved into

its next phase when council

voted during its regular

meeting Aug. 15 to award

the contract for Phase V

of the project to Windley

Contracting Ltd.

The project to replace

aging underground pipes

started in 2010, and is

expected to wrap up late

this fall with a total price

tag of approximately $4.2

million.

Phase V, the last major

phase of construction,

was bid for $929,263 to

Windley, which recently

completed Phase IV of

the pipe replacement on

Campbell Way and Mine

Road.

Two smaller phases to

complete the project will

follow.

“It will change the water

system for the majority of

Port McNeill, which has had

these pipes in the ground

for close to 50 years,”

Mayor Gerry Furney said.

“The water quality, which

is drawn from four wells, is

excellent. But the old pipe-

line was asbestos cement

and that eventually starts to

break down.”

Windley was one of seven

contractors that submitted

tenders by the July 22 dead-

line, and came in with the

lowest bid.

“Windley did a fabu-

lous job on the work up

McNeill hill, and they were

so quick,” coun. Shirley

Ackland said. “I’m pleased

they’ve submitted the pro-

posal for this phase.”

Phase V will include work

on Broughton Boulevard

and Haddington Crescent.

Previous phases includ-

ed work on Beach Drive,

McNeill Way, Campbell

Way and Mine Road, and

involved the installation of

both new underground pipe

and new fire hydrants.

“We first decided we

would start converting it

little by little as we could

afford it,” said Furney. “But

with the granting of $2.8

million from the feds and

the provincial government,

we’ll tackle the whole

thing.”

Last Wednesday, North

Vancouver Island MP

John Duncan visited and

met with local dignitaries

to review progress on the

water system thus far.

Tax due date setCouncil approved a bylaw

that fixes the due date for

property taxes each year as

the first working day in July

and the accrual of unpaid

tax penalty additions as the

end of the first working day

in July.

The primary effect of the

new bylaw is on language,

rather than on the due date

or penalty date. Previously,

the town had to update its

forms and mailers to reflect

a specific day. The new lan-

guage will allow the town to

use the same forms, regard-

less of calendar changes

from year to year.

“This will save us the cost

of printing new forms every

year,” Mayor Gerry Furney

said.

Art in a boxCouncil approved allow-

ing local artist Heather

Brown to paint one of

several BC Hydro power

kiosks on Beach Drive with

the idea of having artwork

applied to additional power

boxes in the future.

The vote followed the

approval of BC Hydro,

on the condition that the

town take responsibility for

cleanup of any grafitti that

might appear on its boxes.

The town can apply for a

$1,000 grant toward the

painting project.

Coun. Shirley Ackland,

noting the artwork on BC

Hydro kiosks in Port Hardy,

had suggested Brown paint

three or more of the kiosks

in Port McNeill, and Brown

submitted a series of sug-

gested themes to council.

But Coun. Shelley Downey

was concerned that one art-

ist be singled out for the

project at the exclusion of

other local artists.

“I didn’t know an indi-

vidual councillor was going

around asking artists to do

this,” said Downey. “If I

had known, I might have

asked some artists, too.”

After discussion, council

agreed to allow Brown to

paint the first kiosk, then

see if other artists come

forward.

The artists will not be

paid for the work, but coun-

cil did agree to pay for

specialized materials neces-

sary for the outdoor paint-

ing projects.

“We’re looking for good

volunteers,” Furney said.

Tour de Rock prizesCouncil voted to approve

one boat launch pass and

one harbour parking pass as

prize donations for the Cops

for Cancer Golf Tournament

Sept. 17 at Seven Hills Golf

and Country Club.

Mike D’AmourGazette staffAfter listening to

advice from those clos-

est to him — including

his doctor — 46-year-

old Ben Perlini has

decided to abandon his

quest to win another

boxing title.

“I am now leery to

get back in the ring

after speaking to my

family, best friends

and family physician,”

the former Canadian

heavyweight champ

told the Gazette.

Perlini, who held

the championship belt

in the late 1990s for

six months — rather

than the four that was

reported — said despite

the fact he feels he’s in

great shape, the wis-

est move right now is

to concentrate on other

things, like motivating

others to achieve their

goals and writing chil-

dren’s books.

To say Perlini’s in

shape is a bit of an

understatement — he

won the light-heavy-

weight strongman con-

test at the recent Filomi

Days in Port Hardy

on just a few minutes

notice.

“I was still wet from

the shower when they

called me to come out

to it,” he said.

“I did that just to see

if this old man had the

strength and the eye of

the tiger to compete in

a young man’s com-

petitive sport.”

However, Perlini prob-

ably won’t be out of the

spotlight for long.

There’s a move afoot

to nominate the former

champ into the BC

Boxing Hall of Fame.

Look to the Gazette

for more on that story

as it unfolds.

McNeill water project moves ahead

Hardy fighter abandons ring comeback attempt

Dog Wash Fundraiser this Saturday 10-2pm

Chamber Updatesubmitted by Yana Hrdy

Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce ManagerP

this message is sponsored by the

Thank YouWe would like to send a

Very Special Thank You

to the Prestwich family

for loaning some of

their museum collection

(previously Sunny

Sanctuary) to the Port

Hardy & District Chamber

of Commerce & Visitor

Centre for the summer of

2011. We had tremendous

success with the display;

the wolf is the most

photographed animal in

our office. Come and see

the collection with your

own eyes – it is beautiful.

The collection includes:

One year-old black bear

cub

Young adult cougar

Adult wolf

Elk antler with mink,

Steller’s Jay & Kingfisher

Adult bald eagle

Snowy owl, Saw Whet owl

& mouse

All the Canadian animals/

birds are accidental death

from Northern Vancouver

Island.

Dog Wash FundraiserThe floors in our Chamber

offices are in big despair;

and need to be fixed very

badly. Our summer student

Robyn came with a fun

idea to raise money for it

by doing a Dog Wash &

Hot Dog Roast.

Grab your pooch and join

us this Saturday August

27th, from 10-2 at the

Visitor Centre parking lot

You won’t get any growls

from us!

Goodbye to our summer students

I have heard nothing

but praise from all our

visitors. The students were

well prepared to handle

over 10,000 visitors in

just two short months.

Everyone felt that you

did a superb job. Robyn

Johansson, Leah Holmes,

Caitlyn Renfors and Eddie

Hunt - You did a fantastic

job of keeping the visitors

informed. Kari and I will

miss your humour and

dedication to our Visitor

Centre.

Ideas?Got something to say?

We’re listening! Send

us your ideas and

comments to phcc@

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Board & Executives meeting is September 7th at the Chamber

Board Room

Membership Benefits/Advertising

Are you interested in more

opportunities to promote

your business through

Port Hardy Chamber of

Commerce & Tourism or

discuss your membership

benefits?

Call Yana at 250-949-

7622

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Do you have an event

planned? Tell us about

it and we will help you

to promote it. Submit by

faxing or e-mailing to

the Port Hardy & District

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Mike D’AmourGazette staffA former Port Hardy man is looking to

his North Island friends and neighbours

to help him get the life-saving surgery he

needs, but says he is being denied.

Bruce Melan, who now lives in Langley,

B.C., was turned down by BC Healthcare

for surgery in Seattle, WA., his sister told

the Gazette.

“He was advised that there are doctors in

BC that can do his surgery, but no doctors

in Vancouver will take his case,” Lennie

Trapp said. Melan, said his worried sister,

has a deadly infection and needs immedi-

ate surgery.

“We are afraid he will not survive on IV

antibiotics for the long term,” she said.

“He has already suffered from renal fail-

ure and is now being treated with antibiot-

ics that are flushed through his liver — he

is running out of options and hope.”

Melan is a 50-year-old former com-

mercial fisherman who broke his tailbone

in 2000. He ballooned to 550-lbs, but has

since lost much of that weight, said his sis-

ter, who added despite the weight loss her

brother is still morbidly obese.

Now, he’s contracted a deadly infection,

an umbilical hernia and large pannus — a

flap of skin and flesh that forms an abdom-

inal apron that hangs below Melan’s knees

— that continues to breed the infections.

“He was put forward to BC Healthcare

for bariatric surgery for morbid obesity in

Seattle, Wash., but the doctors said the bar-

iatric surgery isn’t what’s required now, he

requires immediate surgery to remove the

pannus and repair the umbilical hernia that

contains the infection,” said Trapp.

“The doctors that he consulted in Seattle,

in conjunction with his doctors in Langley

and Surrey, agree that this is the course of

action that needs to be addressed.”

Trapp said when her brother’s Langley

doctor attempted to get Melan transferred

to Vancouver General Hospital, no doctors

there would take a consultation with him.

Stephen May, spokesperson for the

Ministry of Health, said they are sympa-

thetic to Melan’s plight.

“We recognize the stress they’re going

through and the challenges this case pres-

ents,” he said.

We want folks to know MSP (medical

services plan) is working with Mr. Melan’s

specialist and physician on this case.”

May said panniculectomies — the sur-

gery to remove part of the abdominal apron

— and hernia operations are

procedures regularly performed

in B.C. and are not subject for

out-of-country procedures.

“It’s up to the patient’s doctor

and surgeon to set the urgency

in timing for any surgery.”

May added a Fraser Health

medical director will contact

Melan to determine the best

course of action.

“And that’s where we are at

this point,” May said Monday.

Former Port Hardy man looking for support

Bruce Melan with sons (l to r) Chad and Mark, and niece Janelle. Melan needs life-saving surgery, that the province won’t pay for, said his sister.

photo supplied

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Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that BC Timber Sales, Seaward (tlasta) Business Area in Port McNeill

advertises that the successful bidder for timber sale license TSL A80078 will make

application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, North

Island – Central Coast District Offi ce in Port McNeill for a License of Occupation –

Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1413636 situated on Provincial Crown land

located in Havannah Channel, East Cracroft Island.

For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact Tenures

Forester Cyndy Grant, Box 7000, 2217 Mine Rd, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0 –

[email protected] or Forest Technician Darrell Lissell, Box 7000,

2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0 – [email protected].

The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from

August 25, 2011. Comments will be received until 4:30 PM September 26, 2011.

The district offi ce may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending

Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity

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public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the

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Lindsay ChungBlack PressCOURTENAY—The 16-year-

old suspect charged with first-

degree murder in the stabbing

death of 19-year-old James

Denton will make his next court

appearance Oct. 6.

Comox Valley lawyer Robert

Yeo acted as agent for Victoria-

based defence lawyer Michael

Mulligan last week and asked

the case be adjourned for more

than a month to receive full dis-

closure from the Crown.

Denton, who spent a better

part of his youth in Port Hardy,

was stabbed about 11:30 p.m.

July 23 near the entrance to

G.P. Vanier Secondary School

as a crowd dispersed from the

Rhythm on the Rock festival

at the nearby Comox Valley

Exhibition Grounds.

He later died in Comox at St.

Joseph’s General Hospital.

The 16-year-old suspect cannot

be named due to provisions in the

Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Friends and family gathered

Thursday on the lawn of the

Courtenay courthouse, holding

signs and sporting Justice for

James T-shirts before filling the

gallery of the courtroom.

The suspect will make his

next appearance by video.

Meanwhile, the victim’s

grieving family is making sure

Denton’s name will live on with

the establishment of a bursary

in his name.

His parents and younger

brother have set up the James

Denton Memorial Bursary —

administered through School

District 71 — to honour him

and to help a needy student pay

for a post-secondary education.

It will be presented annually

to a student graduating from

Highland Secondary School

who is going into college or

university and is interested in

the trades.

James’s father David would

like to see the bursary help

someone who is from a lower-

income family who needs some

help getting a post-secondary

education.

“It’s an opportunity for some-

one who would never have that

opportunity,” he said. “There

are lots of kids thinking, ‘I

really can’t afford that.’ When

it comes to going to school,

it costs a lot of money,” said

Denton, who added his deceased

son would would have liked his

family to help others.

“James was going to be very

successful,” said his dad.

“I know if he was successful,

he’d be helping his buds out

whenever he could.”

James’s younger brother,

Shane, agrees.

“He wanted everybody else

to do as good as he was doing,”

he said.

Family friend Brian Norman

says James was a real role

model.

“He was a great example

for all his friends,” he said.

“That was the coolest part about

James — he lived his life as an

example. He didn’t tell people

what to do, he just showed

them.”

“He was well liked, never

missed a day and never showed

up late,” said David. The Denton

family is very grateful to their

friends and family and to the

community for supporting them

at such a hard time.

“Their support has been

amazing,” said James’s mother,

Brenda.

Those who want to contribute

to the bursary can mail a cheque

to the James Denton Memorial

Bursary, care of School District

No. 71, Comox Valley, 607

Cumberland Rd., Courtenay,

B.C., V9N 7G5.

“Hopefully we can pick one

person out each year who will

get something out of it, and it

might change their life,” sad

David.

“I know (James) would be

happy we’re helping someone

somewhere,” he said.

“We just want his name to live

on and people to know what he

stood for.”

Victim’s name will live on

The accused killer of James Denton will make his next court apearance in October. Meanwhile, a bursary has been set up in the victim’s name.

2,000-km on a bicycle built for twoMarried couple Daren Fluke and Lisa Brady stopped in Port Hardy Monday as they began their 2,000-km journey from Anchorage, Alaska — where they purchased a tandem bicycle — to their home in Boise, Idaho. The couple reckons the leisurely trip will take between four and five weeks. Follow their progress at www.tandemrevolutions.com.

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VICTORIA—He would

never quite admit it, but

former premier Gordon

Campbell’s push for self-

sufficiency in clean elec-

tricity has always looked

like a long-term strategy to

export hydroelectric power.

But the recent review of

BC Hydro operations dis-

cusses how the prospects

for exports have changed

since Campbell’s 2007

energy plan.

The government instruct-

ed BC Hydro to wean itself

off power imports by 2016,

even in drought years, and

obtain new capacity mostly

from outside sources with

net zero greenhouse gas

emissions. Nuclear plants

were formally ruled out.

The review of BC Hydro

by three top bureaucrats

acknowledged government

directions have “placed

pressure on BC Hydro to

increase their energy sup-

ply through increased long-

term agreements with inde-

pendent power producers

(IPPs).”

The report puts the aver-

age price paid for IPP

power at $63.85. Compare

that with the projected cost

of $87 to $95 for power

from Site C, the proposed

third dam on the Peace

River that will be BC Hydro

owned and operated.

The $124 figure includes

other costs, notably extend-

ing the electricity grid to

connect IPPs. (Further evi-

dence that current NDP

energy policy is nonsense:

MLA John Horgan opposes

Site C based on an assump-

tion of little or no growth

in mines, mills or other

industries such as lique-

fied natural gas, which an

NDP government would

be a good bet to deliver.

He’s against smart meters

for the same reason he’s

against the HST — because

it looks like a popular pose

right now.)

When it comes to elec-

tricity exports, the impor-

tant point is not what power

sells for today, but what

it will be worth a decade

from now. Conventional

wisdom right now is that

carbon taxes and cap and

trade programs are, if not

dead, at least dormant in

North America. Climate

change has fallen off the

front page as the U.S. and

Europe grapple with eco-

nomic troubles.

So I was surprised to find

that this month Powerex,

BC Hydro’s electricity trad-

ing company, wrote to the

California Air Resources

Board asking for clarifica-

tion of the state’s proposed

changes to its greenhouse

gas reporting and cap and

trade rules. California

wants to prevent suppliers

from engaging in “resource

shuffling,” where a supplier

such as B.C. might import

coal power from Alberta

for its own use, while sell-

ing supposedly clean power

for export.

Considering that restric-

tion, B.C.’s self-sufficiency

rule starts to make more

sense. If B.C. is not import-

ing power, its supply must

be clean.

Also, a meta-analysis on

climate effects came out

last week in the journal

Science, detailing world-

wide species migration due

to warming.

Clean energy sales to

California are a way off,

but it would be a mistake to

reject the possibility.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com [email protected] twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMENTARY

A barber shop, a grocery store, a pub and a funeral

home are all things most one stoplight towns possess.

The North Island is bigger and better than any jerk-

water out there, yet we can’t even hang onto our one

funeral parlour (re: Aug.18 Gazette; Port Hardy funeral

home shut down).

Yep, it was the owner’s decision to ignore the rules,

which forced the province to revoke his licence and the

guy can do what he likes with his own company.

And funeral homes rarely come up in conversation,

unless of course we need one.

Still, no one would argue businesses that are making

money tend to stick around.

Our North Island community contains about 11,500

residents (according to the latest 2006 census figures

which are inaccurate by now) and one would assume we

die off with some regularity. Natural occurrences that

would require the services of a funeral home.

We can only assume we are not dying at a rate high

enough to sustain the home, or there are other reasons?

We may never know, but the truth is the home seems

to be part of an exodus out of the area.

A quick glance around shows “for rent” signs in store

fronts and a general lessening of members in our com-

bined business community.

It’s at times like this we look to our elected leaders, not

so much for answers, but for solutions.

Does our future lie in somehow attracting more indus-

try to the area, bending over backwards to accommodate

what they might need?

Or do we focus on the natural beauty of our surround-

ings and decide the road ahead is not only paved, but

bumper-to-bumper with out-of-province licence plates?

Whatever our officials decide, they’s better do it quick-

ly while we still have the barbers and the pubs.

The crowds for log-

ger sports at OrcaFest

overfl owed the stands,

proving once again the

popularity of the sport

on the North Island.

It seems more and more people just can’t hit the public trash cans. C’mon folks, littering went out with granny glasses and lava lamps.

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Fighter should turn effort to new projectDear editor,

I just skimmed through

the last issue of our Gazette

and re-read your editorial

dissuading Ben Perlini from

making another attempt

for fame and fortune and I

couldn’t agree more with

your advice.

It is understandable that a

man who has savoured the

taste of fame and fortune

can feel frustrated in not

getting anywhere while rac-

ing towards old age.

Ben, remember our

Biblical exhortation: What

shall it benefit a man if he

gain the whole world and

lose his soul. By all means

translate that also into “and

if he loses his self-respect,

health, honour", the reader

likes to add.

There are many challeng-

es a man/woman can take

on to find his niche in life.

Right now I am compar-

ing the area of Germany

I left, Upper Franconia,

(Oberfranken) with about

7000 square kilometres

in geographic extent with

one million people inhabit-

ing that area and its peo-

ple doing very well. This

area compares to our area

of North Vancouver, from

about Woss to Holberg.

Small cities and villages

are interspersed with farms

and forests and I see in this

a pattern for future devel-

opment when I notice the

ever-increasing native pop-

ulation that appears in Port

Hardy, emerging from their

forest villages on the coast.

Ben, apply for a govern-

ment grant. Seek a chal-

lenge with a group that

looks into future economic

development, so all these

young people growing up

in our area do not have to

apply to emigrate to China

to find employment!

A 46 year old needs to be

reminded that his health is

much more important than

a temporary relief from

boredom and feeling under-

appreciated.

That sport, in my opinion,

should be outlawed and I

know the medical people

have made several attempts

over the years to do that.

I have never been in

favour of a sport where one

man has to dash in the head

of another to entertain peo-

ple. My respect for human

beings, created in the image

of God, is too real to ever

forget that.

Wilhelm WaldsteinPort Hardy

Layton legacy is secure

Dear editor:

Many political strategists

will judge Jack Layton’s

achievements by the num-

ber of seats he won for

his party over the years,

but behind those elector-

al victories was a leader

who remained steadfastly

committed to his principles

above all.

I met Jack Layton shortly

after his arrival in Ottawa

as leader of the NDP, and

watched him in the years

that followed as he became

a good friend of the peace

movement.

He spoke up for diplo-

matic efforts and dialogue

with insurgents to end the

war in Afghanistan, years

before it became a fashion-

able position. At the time, he

was derided by his critics,

taunted and called names

by Conservative Party

members, and even had his

patriotism questioned.

But today, Layton’s vision

is shared widely in capitals

around the world as the

only workable solution in

that strife-torn region.

There are many other sto-

ries like this where Jack

endured shameful attacks

from his political oppo-

nents while he stood by his

principles.

I am certain that Jack

Layton will be remem-

bered as second only to

Tommy Douglas himself:

one of Canada’s greatest

Canadians.

Steven StaplesRideau Institute,

Ottawa

Charlie Cup celebrates 30 years of checkersDear editor:

It seems hard to believe

that I have been doing

the championship for the

Charlie Cup or North

Island Schools Checker

Championship now for year

30 coming up this autumn.

It will be the usual free

entry to North Island school

students from preschool to

grade 12.

What students need to

remember is that it will

begin at the Port Alice

Labour Day events and

run until Father’s Day eve-

ning.

The school with the most

points will be declared the

winners of the Charlie Cup

and that school will have the

Most Valuable Player and

Most Inspirational Player

and the Best Sport will be a

student chosen from one of

the other schools that didn’t

win the cup.

Students can only enter

just once during the cham-

pionship.

If a student manages to

win five out of five games

without either losing or

tying one they pick up a

school point plus a small

prize and keeper picture of

them receiving their prize.

The usual prize is either

an old used mystery book

or homemade CD, likely

my friend’s special music

such as the piano or harp.

Since this is the 30th

annual championship I

have decided to commem-

orate this with a good used

laptop and desktop com-

puter, and a spare working

mid-1920’s classical era

radio.

The Most Valuable Player

gets to choose first then the

Most Inspirational Player

next and the Best Sport

gets the last remaining big

prize.

Smaller prizes may be

given if certain students

should merit one at the end

of the championship.

Students will get their

chance to play during com-

munity events, longer ferry

trips that I am on board

with the board set up for

entries, and many schools

have me set up during

noon-hour sessions.

Students who wish to

play should let their school

teachers staff and principal

know so we can make sure

they get their chance before

Father’s Day 2012 comes

and goes.

Lastly, the Charlie Cup

has been relocated will

be updated. We will try to

have it at some of the big-

ger events so students know

what it looks like and how

the MVP annually gets rec-

ognized on the plate on it.

If anyone has any ques-

tions they can request their

school to contact me to help

them out.

David LyonSointula

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August 26Gate House Theatre presents Hangover Part 2, 7

p.m. All tickets $5. Info, www.gatehouseca.org

August 27Second annual Tour de Rock/Cops for Cancer fish-

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August 27Gate House Theatre Saturday matinee showing

of Kung Fu Panda 2, 2:30 p.m. All tickets $5. Info, www.gatehouseca.org

August 27Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Visitor

Centre dog wash and hot dog roast 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Visitor Centre. Ten per cent off all merchandise in centre. Info, 250-949-7622.

August 27Coffee house and karaoke night, 7 p.m., St.

Columba’s Anglican United Church basement, Port Hardy. Everyone invited for an evening of music, song and fun. Free admission.

August 27-28Sointula Salmon Days. Saturday parade through

town beginning 11:30 a.m., followed by live music, food vendors, games, beer garden, farmer’s market

and traditional salmon dinner at the ballfield. Dance to Big Fun, 9 p.m., F.O. Hall. On Sunday, pancake breakfast, dragon boating and art studio tours. For info or to reserve a table call Myrna, 250-973-6985.

August 28Tour de Rock golf tourney, 10 a.m., Rainbow’s End

golf course in Sayward. Registration of $55 includes 18 holes in best-ball format and a hot lunch. Prizes and a beer garden will also be on hand.

August 30Gate House Theatre presents American Graffiti, 7

p.m., as part of Classic Tuesdays Summer Blockbusters month. All tickets $5. Info, www.gatehouseca.org

September 2-4Renshinkan Dojo hosts Akido and tactical martial

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

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September 3Gate House Theatre Saturday matinee showing of

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September 3-4North Island Harley Owners Group Toy and Rod

Run and Stomp. Toy and Rod Run Saturday leaves Community Hall in Port McNeill 11 a.m. and leaves Port Hardy at noon. Pig Roast and Stomp with live music from Steelhead follows in Hyde Creek, Eagleridge Rd. H.O.G. Poker Run Sunday.

September 6Gate House Theatre presents To Sir With Love,

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September 6North Island Employment: 10 a.m. – 12:30 Job

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September 9Gate House Theatre presents Midnight in Paris, 7

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September 10Tri Port Dragon Boat Society’s second annual

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

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

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September 13Gate House Theatre presents In the Heat of the

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September 17North Island Cops for Cancer benefit tourney, 10

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September 17An art show by the North Island Artists' Society.

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Tom FletcherBlack Press

Tourists are lining up at U.S. border

crossings instead of heading to B.C.’s

favourite coastal getaways, and summer

traffic on BC Ferries is down about four

per cent as a result.

BC Ferries is running its full summer

schedule of sailings and CEO David

Hahn estimates the lighter traffic means

the corporation will probably take a loss

of about $20 million on the year. But

Hahn rejects the suggestion that rising

ferry fares are keeping people away,

because Statistics Canada figures show

U.S. visits have slumped across Canada

while traffic south has soared.

“The strength of the Canadian dollar,

the price of fuel, has driven Canadians

across the board, not just in B.C., down

into the United States … it’s a reverse of

what happened in 2003 and 2004,” Hahn

told CKNW radio Thursday.

“I guarantee the people with the big

motorhomes in Alberta are thinking

twice about coming west. They’re going

south because they can buy a lot more

fuel for a lot less money down in the

States.”

In 2001, a vehicle with two passengers

cost about $50 to travel from the B.C.

mainland to Vancouver Island. That’s

up to about $75 today, with proportion-

ally larger increases on smaller routes.

Hahn said BC Ferries’ fuel costs

have tripled to $120 million a

year since was appointed CEO

in 2003.

Foot traffic on the ferries is up as

travellers occasionally find sailing

waits for walk-on passengers.

Transportation Minister Blair

Lekstrom put a cap on ferry fare

increases this spring, one of sever-

al moves billed as part of Premier

Christy Clark’s “families first”

agenda. Fare increases of up to

eight per cent on northern and

smaller routes were capped at

4.15 per cent while the B.C. Ferry

Commissioner reviews rates and

makes recommendations to the

government by early 2012.

Hahn noted that vehicle travel to the

U.S. is up across Canada, and airport

figures are showing the same trend.

Passengers to Vancouver airport peaked

in 2008 with more than 17 million pas-

sengers, but have not recovered com-

pletely from the U.S.-led economic cri-

sis, even in the Olympic year of 2010.

Ferry traffic down as tourists go south

Mike D’AmourGazette Staff While mature students are

benefitting with Elder College

in Port Alice, North Island

College is also looking at

helping the less educated in a

program that’s a B.C. first.

“One of the challenges we

face in the Mount Waddington

Region is really low literacy

and numeracy levels that’s

prevented a lot of people

from accessing trades train-

ing,” NIC’s regional director,

Karsten Henriksen, said.

“So, what we’ve done is

we’ve gone back to the draw-

ing board and redesigned a

curriculum that’s recognized

by the Industry Training

Authority as a qualification

program for first-year carpen-

try.”

“It’s significantly longer, 10

months, but in that program

we’re blending hands-on

upgrading,” said Henriksen.

“What we’re doing is put-

ting students in the classroom

and we’re actually taking them

into the shop and showing

them how what they learned

in the classroom is applied

to what they will do in their

careers.”

The program — the

Carpentry Access Program

— is the first of it’s kind in

the province, and perhaps in

Western Canada.

“A huge number of the stu-

dents who come to us that

want to do something are scor-

ing below the eighth grade

level,” said Henriksen.

“That really leads us to hav-

ing to do a lot of upgrading

with the students and upgrade

and really be creative ion how

we deliver programming.”

NIC hammers out unique course

BC Ferries passengers watch a pod of killer whales swim through Active Pass on the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route.

Tom Fletcher photo


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Clockwise from top: Brandon Cheetham of Port Hardy interacts while daughter Jerzie and son Jayce play in the Bounce-a-rama dur-ing the 12th annual OrcaFest celebration in Port McNeill; Sophia Downey sports a fang-filled smile; Alec Nielson strains against his bun-gee vest; the Rotary Club float had a good day fishing; Willow Baker covers her ears against fire truck sirens.

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Auren RuvinskyBlack Press

When the Oceanside RCMP detachment’s Tour de Rock riders are out in full gear, they attract a lot of attention with people waving, honking and stopping them on the side of the road to chat.

Const. Rochelle Carr and auxiliary officer Bill Peppy from the Parksville-based detachment take the interruptions in good spirit, aware the point is to get as much attention as possible as they train hard for their 1,000-kilometre cycle down Vancouver Island in September.

“I love to work with kids,” said Carr, who has been in Parksville about one year, coming from three years at her first post in Tofino.

She said that while Parksville isn’t exactly the Lower Mainland, it feels like a large, populated area compared to her time covering four blocks in Tofino.

Growing up in the busy Fraser Valley she imagined Island communities would be too small for her, but she said she has come to enjoy the small-town atmosphere and loves how smaller communities come together

for events like the Tour.Peppy, on the other hand, is used to

smaller communities, having been in Parksville since 1999 and coming from the Cowichan Valley.

He has volunteered with the RCMP since 2006, the year he and his wife Debbie took over organizing the Cops for Cancer golf tournament. They have been heavily involved in the Tour for years and last year even helped out with some of the cooking.

“My wife has been the biggest supporter of the Tour. She’d be riding if she could,” he said, pointing out she’ll get to do more of the tournament organizing this year.

“It’s about going to the next level of giving back,” he stressed.

Peppy, bakery operations manager for Country Grocer in Nanaimo, has two children, Kurtis, 20, and Lindsey, 16. In his spare time is also head instructor of the

Oceanside Martial Arts School in Parksville.The team is out training on local roads

and appearing at numerous public events in the next couple months under the guidance of previous Parksville riders Pam Bolton and Dave Kokesch as they gear up

for the trip. Carr, Peppy and the rest of the 22-member team of law enforcement, media and military personnel will ride as much as 150 km a day, on top of scheduled public events in communities from Port Hardy to Victoria.

Oceanside RCMP officers garnering plenty of attention in lead-up to Tour de Rock ride

Special feature

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

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Const. Rochelle Carr and auxiliary officer Bill Peppy from Oceanside RCMP in Parksville will ride up to 150 kilometres per day, starting on Sept. 24, as they complete a 1,000-km bike journey across the Island to raise money for pediatric cancer research.


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Mike D’AmourGazette StaffSOINTULA—A small group of Malcolm Island

kids are a little wiser about the ways of the sea

after they participated in an inaugural sailing

course hosted by a former Calgary cop.

“I originally thought about getting together with

other sailors to have a fun sailing day with the

kids,” said Skipper Jim MacDougall, who, as a

youngster, spent countless hours sailing with his

father on the Great Lakes. “Then I thought, ‘Why

not have a sailing camp?’”

MacDougall did just that and Saturday the four

kids in the five-day course attended a graduation

barbecue at MacDougall’s sea shore home he

shares with wife, Ivana, and Portuguese water

dog, Bailey.

Skipper Jim spent 26-years as a Calgary police

officer, retiring a few years ago with the rank of

detective.

He moved to the island and chartered on the

west coast where he completed cruising and

navigation courses through the Canadian Yachting

Association.

The class he offered the kids is his way of shar-

ing his love for the sea and his two male and two

female students spent much of their time aboard

Skipper Jim’s fully restored, 1971 Pearson 39

sloop, the Sea Jays, which he charters through his

company, Islay Mist Sailing Charters.

“I put together the course that really focuses a

lot on boat safety,” said Skipper Jim, who noted

all his students were well-versed in things

like where the safety equipment is, how to

use it, safe and proper anchoring and man

overboard recovery situations.

The kids also learned about rights of

ways, collision avoidance, leaving and

entering a harbour safely, working a wind-

lass and things like learning to read tide

and current tables.

“Those things are very important up

here, but most important was to have fun”

said the skipper, who also noted every

student got plenty of time at the helm of

the Sea Jays.

“Most of these kids have grown up on

the water, motorboating and fishing, but

most have never been on a sailboat,” said

Skipper Jim.

“The sailing part was the most fun,” said

Skipper Jim student, 13-year-old Bessy

Prevost.

“I really liked learning different parts of

the sail and I’d like to do it again.”

She may get her wish because Skipper

Jim said he’s looking to expanding the

course next year.

“This was a start-up year, but I’d like

to do a Level II course for the kids who

graduated Level 1,” he said.

For more information, log onto

http://www.islaymistsailing.com.

It was sails ho for a group of Sointula teens who learned the basics of sailing in a new course last week. Top photo (left to right) Twelve-year-old Dexter Lash-Burrows takes a turn at the helm of the Sea Jays while Molly Lash-Burrows, also 12, and the 13-year-olds Bessy Prevost and Robert Burgess-Griffith, await their turns. (Left) The Sea Jays under full sail.

Photos courtesy Jim MacDougall

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Association would like to thank

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2011 soccer season successful

without your help & support, soccer would

not happen in Port Hardy!! Soccer is a positive, healthy activity for the youth of port hardy,

so please continue to support the young people

by helping out where you can!

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Finally, we wish to thank Kristen Baroutis, our team captains and volunteers from the Port McNeill Lions Club for your fantastic support!

The North Vancouver Island Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada raised $3,050 at our Port McNeill Scotiabank MS Walk on May 15th. Proceeds will be used to provide local programs and services to people affected by MS and allow us to make a donation to national research to find a cure for MS.

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coastal communities

update floodplain area

maps and adapt to ris-

ing sea levels.

The Coastal

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August 27-28Drag racing

North Island Timing Association hosts Rumble on the Runway III points series drags at Port McNeill Airport. 10 a.m. time trials, 1 p.m. heat races each day. Concession, pit passes available. Info, Maureen, 250-230-2005.

September 2-4Slo-pitch

Labour Day Slo-pitch Tournament in Port Alice. Game times tba.

September 3-4Motor sports

Stock car racing at Tri-Port Speedway, 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Sunday is second round of Dust Bowl trophy series. Tickets $5 adult, $3 youth, $2 children.

September 3-4Motocross

Tri-Port Motorbike and ATV Club hosts Vancouver Island Motocross fall series racing at 7 Mile Track. 10 a.m. start both days.

September 6-18Hockey

North Island Eagles rep tryouts at Chilton Regional Arena. Time schedule tba. Info, Tanya, 250-956-4836.

September 10Dragonboating

Triport Dragonboat Society regatta, Rotary Park, Port Hardy 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dragon boat races, vendors, entertainment, beer garden. Info, Cora at

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September 16-18Softball

Port Hardy Slo-pitch Indian Summer Tournament at Beaver Harbour Park. Orthodox format men’s tourney; women’s slo-pitch division if sufficient interest. For info or to register a team, call David at 250-949-7221.

Angus Brown leaps from a log after losing his balance in the novice obstacle pole competition. Below, Brad Delosa takes a cut in the spring-board event. J.R. Rardon photos

J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL — Even

with a head start, the other

competitors in the second

annual OrcaFest Lumberjack

Competition couldn’t catch

Brad Delosa.

The Australian won his

second straight male logger

title Saturday at the exhibi-

tion grounds off Broughton

Boulevard, including besting a

field of eight competitors in the

crowd-pleasing handicap under-

hand chop.

The event uses each competi-

tor’s finish time in the open and

novice events, completed earlier

in the day, and gives the slower

choppers a head start.

Starting 41 seconds after the

first logger, Delosa nonetheless

churned through his log first,

moments before the other com-

petitors began to finish their

own logs, just seconds apart.

“It’s an event they do in

Australia,” said Nick Russell,

co-organizer of Saturday’s

event hosted by the Port

McNeill Logger Sports Society.

“You see the same guys win-

ning every competition, and this

gives everyone a chance.”

Delosa, who also won the

open underhand chop and who

claimed the Canadian champi-

onship in the open springboard

chop, agreed.

“In Australia, we do a lot

of handicap events,” he said.

“It gives the younger guys and

newer guys a chance to compete

with the pros.”

While the open competition

was held in heats of three chop-

pers at a time, the handicap

chop saw the entire field lined

up in front of the large crowd

that spilled beyond the bleach-

ers set up at the waterfront site.

While Delosa waited patiently

at one end of the line, each of

his rivals started chopping one

by one as event announcer Paul

Mackenzie counted up to 41

and he could start in. Delosa

was asked whether seeing his

opponents get a head start cre-

ated any nerves or extra rush of

adrenaline.

“I just focus on the job at

hand,” he said. “If I make my

cuts and don’t make any mis-

takes, the competition will take

care of itself.”

Delosa finished with 22

points in the Canadian Loggers

(Canlog) sanctioned event.

A trio of challengers, Derek

Pouchnik, Bobby Dowling and

Dave McLeod, tied for second

with 19 points each.

Anita Jezowski was the top

female logger with 12 points,

one better than runner-up

Brenda Pouchnik.

In the novice division, a new

addition to the Port McNeill

Lumberjack Games this year,

Brian Gagne totaled 11 points

to edge Brad Laviolette (10)

and Phil Howe (9).

Local loggers had their share

of success in the event, which

was recorded by camera crews

for the second year for airing on

TSN’s Lumberjacks series.

Port McNeill’s Roger Briscoe

won the Grand Prairie Accuracy

Cut and Russell was first in

the choker race. Aleta Rushton

of Port McNeill teamed with

Dowling to win the Jack-and-

Jill double-buck sawing event.

“This is a good, little competi-

tion, and very well-run,” Delosa

said after his second appearance

in Port McNeill. “And it’s a

good tuneup for the Stihl U.S.

National Championships next

week in Salem (Oregon).”

Results appear in Scoreboard, page 16.

Loggers let the chips fly

Aleta Rushton competes in single buck sawing.

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LOAD ‘EM UPThe Port Hardy slo-pitch team cruised to the A division title in the 12th annual OrcaFest Slo-pitch tournament with a 19-7 win over the Woss Brewers Sunday in Port McNeill.

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A DivisionFinal: Load ‘em Up 19, Woss Brewers 7. Third place: Adrenaline Rush. Fourth: Politically Incorrect.Male most sportsmanlike: Bubba Nelson, Load ‘em Up. Female: Tanya Munroe, Adrenaline Rush.

B DivisionFinal: Dustmen 10, Canadian Eh’s 7. Third: Fort Rupert Generals. Fourth: Bandits.Male most sportsmanlike: Jeffery Tam, Bandits; Female: Leigh Deans, Canadian Eh’s.

C DivisionFinal: Woodchuckers 17, Fanny Bay T&B 13. Third: Sportsmen. Fourth: Comtech Crushers.Male most sportsmanlike: Craig Smith, Comtech Crushers; Female: Debbie Balcke, Sportsmen.

D DivisionFinal: Port Alice def. Hi Vis (no score available). Third: Rez. Fourth: B.C. Buds.Male most sportsmanlike: Kelly Jones, Hi Vis; Female: Jen Nelson, Rez.

E DivisionFinal: Timberland 23, Ballerz 8. Third: Slippery Kittens. Fourth: Team Awesome.Male most sportsmanlike: John Friman, Timberland; Female: Bree Healey, Slippery Kittens.

F DivisionFinal: Loose Change 17, Brew Crew 16Male most sportsmanlike: Vince Norris, Loose Change; Female: Ashley Relkie, Brew Crew.Most sportsmanlike team: Fanny Bay T&B

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2011 Dust Bowl - Day 1Saturday, Aug. 20

Trophy dash: 1. Donnie Lawrence; 2. Glen Day; 3. Brock Shore; 4. Daniel Hovey.Heat 1: 1. Lawrence; 2. Day; 3. Hovey; 4. Shore.

Heat 2: 1. Hovey; 2. Lawrence; 3. Shore; 4. Day.Main event: 1. Hovey; 2. Lawrence; 3. Shore.

LOGGER SPORTS

2nd annual OrcaFest Lumberjack Competition

Saturday, Aug. 20Overall Male Logger

1. Brad Delosa, 22 points; 2 (tie). Derek Pouchnik, Bobby Dowling and Dave MacLeod, 19.

Overall Female Logger1. Anita Jezowski, 12; 2. Brenda Pouchnik, 11; 3. Sarah Mooney, 8.

Overall Novice Logger1. Brian Gagne, 11; 2. Brad Laviolette, 10; 3. Phil Howe, 9.

Individual event resultsLadies Axe Throw

1. Sarah Mooney, 12 points; 2. Brenda Pouchnik, 11; 3. Anita Jezowski, 9; 4. Sarah Russell, 7.

Men’s Axe Throw1. Derek Pouchnik, 15; 2. Brad Delosa, 13; 3. Dave MacLeod, 12; 4. Matt Mooney, 12.

Novice Axe Throw1. Brian Gagne, 12; 2. Phil Howe, 11.

Choker Race1. Nick Russell, 15.84 seconds; 2. Dennis Yarjau, 17.09; 3. Dave MacLeod, 17.435; 4. Brad Laviolette, 20.18.

Men’s Double-buck1. Derek Pouchnik-Bobby Dowling, 6.88; 2. Roger Briscoe-Dave MacLeod, 9.515; 3. Nick Russell-Doug Folkins, 9.980; 4. Brad Delosa-Matt Mooney, 11.29; 5. Kevin Steward-Anita Jezowski, 19.065; 6. Troy Lambert-Brian Gagne, 21.9.

Novice Double-buck1. Jordan Mulherin-Pete Wright, 16.285; 2. Phil Howe-Brad Laviolette, 22.06; 3. Aleta Rushton-Chantelle Ryan, 22.875; 4. Angus Brown-Micky Brown, 25.31; 5. Robert Gagnon-Alfred Gagnon, 25.985; 6. Craig Bordeleau-Derik Hutchison, 28.615.

Jack & Jill Double-buck1. Aleta Rushton-Bobby Dowling, 10.325; 2. Brenda Pouchnik-Derek Pouchnik, 10.48; 3. Anita Jezowski-Dave MacLeod,

11.365; 4. Sarah Mooney-Matt Mooney, 12.15; 5. Sarah Russell-Nick Russell, 14.89; 6. Heather Laviolette-Troy Lambert, 17.125.

Grand Prairie Accuracy Cut1. Roger Briscoe, 18.07; 2. Eddie Braun, Jr., 26.445; 3. Dave MacLeod, 38.17.

Hot Saw1. Brad Delosa, 9.760; 2. Dave MacLeod, 11.335; 3. Kevin Steward, 12.87; 4. Angus Brown, 29.095; 5. Nick Russell, 31.14.

Obstacle Pole - Open1. Dave MacLeod, 14.84; 2. Doug Folkins, 18.99; 3. Nick Russell, 19.13; 4. Eddie Braun, 22.67; 5. Kevin Steward, 27.3.

Obstacle Pole - Novice1. Brad Laviolette, 16.155; 2. Brian Gagne, 19.165; 3. Phil Howe, 25.580; 4. Bobby Dowling, 49.77.

Single Buck - Ladies1. Brenda Pouchnik, 21.56; 2. Anita Jezowski, 23.3; 3. Sarah Mooney, 26.775; 4. Aleta Rushton, 40.29; 5. Sarah Russell, 47.39; 6. Chantelle Ryan, 1:51.835.

Single Buck - Men1. Bobby Dowling, 13.845; 2. Brad Delosa, 14.76; 3. Matt Mooney, 19.46; 4. Nick Russell, 20.07; 5. Dave MacLeod, 22.455; 6. Troy Lambert, 23.485.

Springboard1. Brad Delosa, 1:05.53; 2. Derek Pouchnik, 1:30.98; 3. Bobby Dowling, 1:37.725; 4. Nick Russell, 1:48.19; 5. Dennis Yarjau, 2:12.69; 6. Dave MacLeod, 2:15.52.

Echo Challenge Stock Saw - Ladies

1. Anita Jezowski, 10.25; 2. Brenda Pouchnik, no time.

Echo Challenge Stock Saw - Men

1. Brad Delosa, 8.78; 2. Derek Pouchnik, 9.66; 3. Bobby Dowling, 11.725.

Underhand Chop - Novice1. Angus Brown, 31.345; 2. Brian Gagne, 40.97; 3. Brad Laviolette, 49.41; 4. Phil Howe, 1:02.2; 5. Jordan Mulherin, 1:05.09; 6. Eddie Braun, Jr., 1:23.59.

Underhand Chop - Handicap1. Brad Delosa, 58.94; 2. Derek Pouchnik, 1:03.06; 3. Dennis Yarjau, 1:03.25; 4. Bobby Dowling, 1:04.25; 5. Nick Russell, 1:07.71; 6. Dave MacLeod, 1:10.89.

Drivers fit to be tied in Dust BowlJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY — Daniel

Hovey was running on

only six of his eight cyl-

inders when he took the

track for the main event

Saturday evening at Tri-

Port Speedway.

By the end of the night,

none of them were work-

ing.

Still, Hovey got just

enough from his stock car

to pick up the victory in the

10-lap main event and split

a series of two-lap “grudge

match” races with fellow

driver Donnie Lawrence on

opening night of the Tri-

Port Motor Sports Club’s

Dust Bowl weekend.

“I don’t know, it seemed

like I was dropping (cylin-

ders) the whole time,” said

Hovey, whose car finally

died in the pits as he was

preparing to join driver

Brock Shore in a tire burn-

out against the wall front-

ing the track’s main grand-

stand. “I think it’s done

now. It won’t start.”

Then Hovey turned away

with a shrug. “I’ve got

another motor.”

Hovey will have time

to install it, if necessary.

Sunday’s second Dust Bowl

session was rained out,

and will be run at Tri-Port

Speedway Sunday, Sept. 4

at 1 p.m.

The split event could

work out for the better, as

Saturday’s racing drew a

small field of drivers and

one of the smallest crowds

of the season at the track.

“We’re not closing the

book on the Dust Bowl

yet,” organizer Theresa Lee

said. “The guys want to run

the second day of races,

and we had a rain make-

up date available on (Sept.)

fourth.”

Several of the club’s reg-

ular drivers were missing

Saturday due to travel or

broken cars. But Lee said

all of them are expected to

return in early September to

vie for the Dust Bowl per-

petual trophy, other keeper

trophies and prizes.

The drivers will be chas-

ing Hovey and Lawrence,

who finished Saturday tied

in Dust Bowl points.

Lawrence, appearing

on the track for the first

time since piloting Robbie

Robbins’s car to the main

event win on opening day

this spring, claimed the

opening trophy dash and

the first heat race, with

Glen Day placing second in

each race.

But as the two resumed

their duel in the second heat,

Lawrence suffered a flat and

spun in front of Day com-

ing out of turn two. The

front left edge of his bumper

punctured Day’s grill, push-

ing the radiator into the fan

blade and opening a gash

that quickly led to Day over-

heating and missing out on

the main event.

Hovey took advantage,

holding off Lawrence and

Shore after a restart to win

the second heat. Hovey then

passed Lawrence early in

the main event and nursed

his sputtering engine to the

checkered flag, despite a

competition yellow flag that

allowed Lawrence a restart

with three laps to go.

“When Glen hit me I bent

the A-arm about three inch-

es,” Lawrence said of his

left front steering assembly.

“After that, it handled like

a tank. Otherwise, I felt

pretty good about today.

The car felt strong.”

Daniel Hovey (7) recovers from a slide in turn 3 as Glen Day and Donnie Lawrence give chase Saturday in the first round of the Dust Bowl at Tri-Port Speedway. J.R. Rardon photo

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North Island Eagles Tryout Schedule

It’s that time of year again! Port Hardy Minor Hockey will be taking registrations for the 2011-2012 season.

I have registration for players who played last year, so please contact me for those. If you are new this year I will also have registration forms for those as well.

All fees that are still outstanding must be cleared up before child can play this year. I will also leave registration forms at Jim’s Hardy Sports, please see Nita for those. Any questions and concerns please feel free to contact me.

Melanie Gage ~ PHMH Registrar

Home. 250-949-8661 or Email [email protected]

We are also looking for coaches and managers. Please contact Graham at 250.949.9588.

Port Hardy Minor Hockey Registration

Load 'em Up a trophy J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL —

After the show Load

‘em Up put on to reach

the A final of the 12th

annual OrcaFest Slo-

pitch Tournament, the

championship game

was somewhat anticli-

mactic.

The Port Hardy club

pounded five home

runs in the first three

innings and rolled to

a 19-7 win over the

Woss Brewers to clinch

the tourney trophy in a

game shortened to five

innings by the 10-run

“mercy” rule.

Sunday’s title win

came a year after

Load ‘em Up fell one

run short in a loss to

Adrenaline Rush of

Campbell River in the

A final. This time, the

two teams met in the

semifinals, with Load

‘em Up eliminating the

three-time defending

champs with a 15-4

win that also invoked

the mercy rule.

“Redemption,” Load

‘em Up manager

Stephen Clair said.

“That was a sweet vic-

tory.”

Catcher Ruth

Jacobson agreed.

“That was the most

important game,” she

said.

As impressive as the

two playoff bracket

wins were, Load ‘em

Up would not even

have reached the A

Division had it not

parlayed a four-run

rally in the bottom

of the seventh inning

into a 14-13 win over

Politically Incorrect of

Duncan in what was

likely the game of the

tourney.

In its final round-

robin game Saturday,

Load ‘em Up trailed

13-10 heading into

the bottom of the final

inning and had already

reached its per-game

limit of five home runs

for the contest. But the

team rallied with a sta-

tion-to-station inning

that ended on an RBI

hit by Brian Texmo.

“That was quite an

intense game,” said

Clair.

Load ‘em Up entered

the A playoff bracket

as the second-seed-

ed team. As the final

against the top-seeded

Brewers began, Clair

took up his station in

the third-base coach’s

box and implored his

players to save their five

home runs for a similar

late-game charge.

But Texmo launched

a two-run shot in a

five-run first inning,

Mitchell Blackmore

and Jim Johnson added

solo shots and Jake

Colborne hit a three-

run bomb in the sec-

ond, and Bubba Nelson

hit a two-run blast with

nobody out in the third

to put the team at its

limit.

Nelson’s shot gave

the team a 12-2 lead,

which was more than

enough.

Colborne finished

with three hits, three

RBI and four runs,

Jacobson had three hits

and drove in a pair,

Arlene Clair had two

RBI on a single and a

sacrifice fly, and Tony

Knighton had two hits

and two runs scored.

“It was a good effort

by everyone,” Stephen

Clair said of the week-

end. “Our girls were

real strong. It was a

great tournament. This

was our year.”

Greg Fox of the Dustmen lunges to tag a sliding Raymond Clair of the Canadian Eh's in the B Final of the annual OrcaFest Slo-pitch Tournament in Port McNeill Sunday. Below, Alison Gurney of the Woss Brewers reaches for the ball as Load 'em Up baserunner Brian Texmo slides into second in a spray of mud in the A Final. J.R. Rardon photos

Motocross club invites youth riders

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL — The Triport Motorbike

and ATV Club is offering youngsters and local trail riders a chance to take part in its next big race at Seven Mile Motocross Track Sept. 3-4.

The Triport club will host the 3rd and 4th races in the Vancouver Island Motocross Association fall season at the 1.9-kilometre track between Port Hardy and Port McNeill, with racing beginning at 10 a.m. each day.

Club president Mark Ellis said a special clinic and exhibition race will be offered during the lunch break both days for 50cc peewee riders and for 70cc and 80cc youth riders who want to get a taste of the action on the jumps, hills and berms of the track.

“We’ve got some excellent riders on the North Island, and some guys who are ready to take the next step (in competition),” said Ellis. “But we’re hoping to recruit some younger rid-ers. Boys and girls are welcome.”

The cost for the clinic and track ride is $10 per rider.

The Triport club is also seeking flaggers to assist on both race days, and will pay for the service.

To sign up for flagging duty or for more information, call Ellis at 250-956-9873. To pre-register for the youth ride, call Ellis or, in Port Hardy, call Martin and Marnie Northey at 250-949-9951.

Tour de Rock golf tourneyPlayers of any skill level are invited to golf

for a cause in the first North Island Cops for Cancer benefit golf tournament Sept. 17 begin-ning at 10 a.m. at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club.

The registration fee of $60 per person includes 18 holes of play in a 4-person best-ball format, followed by dinner, prizes, and a silent auction to benefit Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

To register or for more info, contact Cpl. Ryan Netzer 250-949-6335 or [email protected]

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Human presence in many

of our natural areas has

had negative impacts on

the landscape.

This environmental damage

will not only affect vegetation and

wildlife, but also human visitors,

both present and in the future.

No trace, or low-

impact, camping plays

a major role in protect-

ing that which we value

and basically means

when you finish with

a campsite, leave it in

such a condition that

nobody would know

you’ve been there.

Individual judgement

is important, we can not

always rely on rules,

regulations and man-

agement to protect the

environment, you just have to

look at what’s happening in B.C.

today.

A general guideline is to live as

carefully as possible — it’s a mat-

ter of lifestyle.

Planning prior to a trip is essen-

tial from both a low-impact stand-

point as well as having an enjoy-

able trip.

Part of the fun is in the actu-

al planning, the anticipation of

getting away from our everyday

mundane tasks, it actually places

you in the vacation euphoria even

though you’re not on vacation

yet.

Even in large land areas, use

is usually concentrated in small

areas, along trails, scenic views,

and designated campsites to name

a few.

There is a general tendency to

go where others have traveled;

trails, access points, etc.

Concentrated use results in trail

damage, mainly erosion and loss

of vegetation.

Some of the common prob-

lems include widening of paths

by detouring around muddy sec-

tions. (Real men

love mud, it’s those

girly-boys who

don’t want to get

muddy that create

this problem.)

Then there’s the

informal and/or

multiple trails cre-

ated by indiscrimi-

nate use, the ‘bull

in the china shop’

mentality.

There’s a good

reason for keeping

to the trail, and I’ve always won-

dered why hikers buy multi-hun-

dred dollar hiking boots that are

waterproof, water-resistant and

yet when they come to a stream

or puddle they dance around like

a little girly boy.

Areas are even more vulnerable

to disturbance during wet periods

such as spring thaw,

Living in a coastal rainforest

area makes it doubly crucial in

selection of footgear, try to avoid

lug soles that move a lot of earth

and tear up thin vegetation/duff

layers.

Second to this issue is the weight

of lug boots, they’re usually a lot

heavier then earth sensitive soles,

and on a long hiking trip this will

make a lot of difference in your

performance.

For those of us who do a lot

of off-trail, cross-country travel,

the method of travel will depend

upon the area, circumstances and

size and skill of your group.

When traveling cross-country

with a group, spread out in an

attempt to avoid trampling to

reduce the impact on vegetation

and reduce potential for erosion.

This will be less likely to leave

a discernable trail for others to

follow.

Your ethics and attitudes play a

major role in the preservation of

the wilderness, there will always

be those that don’t give a hoot,

they will go about their business,

education is for those who are

willing to learn.

Over the years I’ve found the

ratio gap is narrowing as more

and more folks are attempting to

reconnect with their heritage.

The problem is, they have

removed themselves from the

equation, indulging in video and

computer games, far removed

from the real world of the wilder-

ness.

Even with their best intentions

they are destroying the wilder-

ness.

Lawrence Woodall is a long-time naturalist who lives in Port McNeill.

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It is with sadness that we announce that George Humeston, passed away suddenly at the Jubilee hospital

on August the 18th. He is survived by his loving wife Gwen, who shared with him 64 years wonderful years.

Except for his military service in Europe, Dad spend his life on Vancover Island. George was born in Victoria

at the Jubilee on May 11th, 1919. He was raised on a farm in Gordon Head and from hearing stories was quite mischievous in his youth. He was a second WW Veteran serving Canada in Italy. Dad’s studies in opera singing

in Seattle, Wash., were interrupted when he returned to Canada to enlist in the PPCLI.

Dad met Mum in Eastbourne, England during the war where they became engaged. After the war, Mum came to

Canada settling with Dad in Victoria where they raised four children. In the early sixties Dad began a career in the logging industry moving his family to the North of Vancouver Island, to start a new adventure, residing in

Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

Dad is predeceased by his brother Martin, sister Dorothy, and daughter, Linda. George is survived by Gwen, their

children, Lorraine (David), Wendy (Ralph), and Kenneth (Tannis), grandchildren Tanya (Todd), Carlyle (April), Grant (Jessica), Jennifer, Shaun and Jordan and great-

grandchildren, Bryce, Alexander, Halle, Breena, and Cassie.

Dad, your beautiful smile and charming personality will be sadly missed by all your family, dear friends,

and wonderful care workers at the West Shore Lodge, Alexander Mackie Lodge, and Selkirk Place. We wish to

also thank the caring Handy Dart staff.

A service will be held at First Memorial Services, 4725 Falaise Drive, in Victoria, B.C. , on Saturday, August 27th,

at 10:00 a.m.

George HumestonMay 11, 1919-August 18, 2011

Bob passed away in his sleep surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his baby brother Frank, father

George and mother Hannah.

Bob was born in Kaslo. When he finished school, Bob tried banking for a year but he needed the outdoors. He cruised timber for Reid Collins and M&B but it was his love of airplanes that was his true calling. In 1968 Bob began flying and in 1973 he got his first job as a pilot

in Pelican Narrows, Sask and from there it was a cross country trek to Alert Bay, Port Hardy, back to Lynn

Lake, Manitoba and finally settling back in Port Hardy to fly for Gulf Air. In 1977 he started with Whonock Industries (later Interfor) until he retired from flying.

After leaving Interfor, he went into business for himself milling timber.

He is survived by Susan, his wife of 44 years, daughters Jennifer (Vince) Case, Rhonda, son Gerald (Shawna),

grandchildren Tiernan, Sarah and Robert, brother Cecil (Glenda) and many cousins, aunts, nieces and nephews.

We would like to thank Dan Carter, Pat Rollinson and life long friend Morris McNally for their help

and support this past year and Dr. Lee, Dr. Douglas, Michelle and the staff at Port Hardy Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Port Hardy Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, August 27th from

1:30-3:30pm.

Robert Edward MortonAugust 15, 1940-August 19, 2011

PRENTICE Robert Wilson - R.C.N.V.R.

Bob passed away peacefully on August 4th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox. Born in 1913 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Bob moved to Vancouver Island in the late 1940’s, settling in the Sayward / Kelsey Bay area.A skilled machinist by trade, Bob worked for “Mac-Blo” for many years, and was a tireless steward and safety man for the International Woodworkers of America.Bob served in the Navy during WWII, his mechanical expertise keeping ship’s engines in top shape. He was an avid fi sherman, hunter, craftsman, and champion cribbage player. He loved railroad travel, and had a keen interest in locomotives of the steam era.Bob always attributed his long life to “Clean Living and Clean Thinking” and refused to die “to save funeral expenses”– a true Scot. Phrases such as “You burn your arse, you sit on the blister” and “If you don’t like my gate, don’t swing on it” wove their way through his conversations many times.In accordance with Bob’s wishes, there is no visitation, and cremation has taken place. To Bob’s friends and acquaintances, a request: Thank a Veteran; Play a game of cribbage with a friend; Hold a door open for a stranger, and take your hat off in a restaurant or place of business. Bob always did. – The Prentice family. Please call Cliff ord at Avalon Adventist Junior Academy:

250-949-8243, email: [email protected] or check our website: www.aaja.ca

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

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHSDEATHS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

CALL FOR ENTRIES9TH ANNUAL

Kitty Coleman WoodlandArtisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

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

Applications for Artisans are available at

woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

INFORMATION

CRISIS LINE

250-949-6033or

250-974-5326Alert Bay/Kingcome

PERSONALS

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

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

DEATHS

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 310.3535

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST AND FOUND

LOST G10 camera in Port McNeill or nearby area week of July 20/11. If found please call 604-763-5404.

STOLEN from corner of Gla-cier Cre. and Park Dr. Two cement ducks, approx. 2 ft. tall and 30lbs. Please return, no questions asked. Contact Teresa at 250-949-2623.

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

TIMESHARE

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CHILDREN

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

CHILDCARE AVAILABLECHILDCARE AVAILABLE

CHILD care available Port McNeill in active, healthy, car-ing home. Free + structured play, arts + crafts, outdoor ac-tivities, fi eld-trips. Flexible hours, shift work, all ages. School pick-up/drop-off. Refer-ences. In process of LNR Day-care. Jill Nava 250-230-1267

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DEATHS

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Do You Have a Good Business Idea?

If you need help getting started to open your own

business, The North Island Self Employment Program

(NISEP) can help.

If you qualify you can:• Receive living support for

up to 48 weeks• Receive business related

workshops.

To fi nd out more and to fi nd out if you qualify, please call our offi ce to speak with the

NISEP coordinator.

Phone: 250-956-2220 ext:223

Website: www.cfmw.caEmail: [email protected]

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-

British Columbia Labour Market Development.

FRENCH CREEK Available immediately:

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and details: Shauneen or John @

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LANDSCAPING/PROPERTY Maintenance Business for sale. Over 12 years estab-lished on Salt Spring Island. $35,000. Excellent opportu-nity. For details please contact [email protected]

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’sneed medical offi ce & medicaladmin staff. No experience?Need training? Career training& job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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HELP WANTED

CAMP RESIDENT CARETAKER.Shawnigan Lk. BC Pls. refer towww.camppringle.com

Dynamic Rail Services has animmediate opening for aTrack Maintenance Foremanworking out of our Vernon, BCoffi ce. The successful appli-cant will have a minimum of 5years experience working onall aspects of track work andhave experience as a TrackForeman. Please submit resumes including education,training and references [email protected].

GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill islooking for 2 full time cooks.Please drop by with resumeand see Tasos.

It is with sadness that we announce that George Humeston, passed away suddenly at the Jubilee hospital

on August the 18th. He is survived by his loving wife Gwen, who shared with him 64 years wonderful years.

Except for his military service in Europe, Dad spend his life on Vancouver Island. George was born in Victoria at the Jubilee on May 11th, 1919. He was raised on a

farm in Gordon Head and from hearing stories was quite mischievous in his youth. He was a second WW Veteran serving Canada in Italy. Dad’s studies in opera singing

in Seattle, Wash., were interrupted when he returned to Canada to enlist in the PPCLI.

Dad met Mum in Eastbourne, England during the war where they became engaged. After the war, Mum came to

Canada settling with Dad in Victoria where they raised four children. In the early sixties Dad began a career in the logging industry moving his family to the North of Vancouver Island, to start a new adventure, residing in

Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

Dad is predeceased by his brother Martin, sister Dorothy, and daughter, Linda. George is survived by Gwen, their

children, Lorraine (David), Wendy (Ralph), and Kenneth (Tannis), grandchildren Tanya (Todd), Carlyle (April), Grant (Jessica), Jennifer, Shaun and Jordan and great-

grandchildren, Bryce, Alexander, Halle, Breena, and Cassie.

Dad, your beautiful smile and charming personality will be sadly missed by all your family, dear friends,

and wonderful care workers at the West Shore Lodge, Alexander Mackie Lodge, and Selkirk Place. We wish to

also thank the caring Handy Dart staff.

A service will be held at First Memorial Services, 4725 Falaise Drive, in Victoria, B.C. , on Saturday, August 27th,

at 10:00 a.m.

George HumestonMay 11, 1919-August 18, 2011


North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland

Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities

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

Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED

9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247

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

Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available

Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]

11/11

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill

(across from Firehall)Sunday

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

Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

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

Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org

11/11

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-223411/11

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP“A non-traditional connecting point

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

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

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

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

Everyone is welcome!11/11

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton

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

Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups

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

Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education

250-949-824311/11

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice:

1st, 2nd & 5th Sundays 9am 3rd & 4th Sundays 1:30pm

Alert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH

2501 Mine RoadSunday

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

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

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

For information contact

11/11

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

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

11/11

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St

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

Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place

250-949-6466Pastor George & Karen Ewald

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

11/11

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Sunday Services - 4pm

Reverend Rob Hutchison1-250-949-6247

Box 159, Port AliceYou are extended a special invitation to

share in our Services11/11

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533

Email: [email protected]

Summer hours

Sunday Worship - 10:00am

except August 28th - 9:00

All Welcome

175 Cedar Street Port McNeill11/11

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

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)

Saturday/Sabbath

10:00 am-Sabbath School

11:15 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott

250-230-1885 cell11/11

Take notice that Mill & Timber Products Ltd., of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island – Central Coast Resource District for a Tem-porary Permit – Log Handling – File 1413637, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Nugent Sound.

For a copy of the application or to make written com-ments, please contact Jennifer Barolet, Ministry of FLNRO, North Island – Central Coast Resource District, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 or email to [email protected]. The public review period will extend for 30

days from August 25, 2011, ending on September 26, 2011. Ministry of Natural Resource Operations may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/Application-Posting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending

Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name, le number and the location of the proposed activity for reference.

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 the FLNRO of ce.

LAND ACT:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Land and Water Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that International Forest Products Ltd. of Campbell River, BC, intends

to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North

Island-Central Coast Resource District for a Licence of Occupation – Industrial Log Handing – File Number 1413511 situated on Provincial Crown land located at

Mereworth Sound.

For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Jennifer

Barolet, RPF - North Island-Central Coast Resource District - PO Box 7000 Port

McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 email [email protected] OR Tifany Wyatt, RFT –

1250A Ironwood Street, Campbell

River, BC, V9W 6H5 email

[email protected]. The

application will be available for

review and comment for 30 days

from August 17, 2011. Comments

will be received until September 17, 2011. FLNR office may not be

able to consider comments received

after this date. Comments can also

be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending

Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s

name and the location of the

proposed activity and File Number

for reference.

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 FLNR office.

Ministry of Children and

Family Development

Cherise Dawn Shireen WALLACE, Marlon James WADHAMS and Murray William HUMCHITT,

this is your official notice that at 9:30 a.m. on

August 31, 2011 in Port Hardy Courthouse, 9300

Trustee Road, Port Hardy, British Columbia,

the Director of Child, Family and Community

Service will apply to the court for a Three-month Temporary Transfer of Custody to Other,

pursuant to Section 41(1)(b) of the Child, Family and Community Service Act, in connection with

your children: S.M.W., born January 20, 2008; D.W., born September 18, 2009, and; B.Z.H.,

bornNovember 9, 2010.You have the right to be present in court and to be

represented by legal counsel. Cherise Dawn Shireen WALLACE, Marlon James WADHAMS and

Murray William HUMCHITT or anyone knowing

their whereabouts, please contact Leah Brunet, Social Worker, Ministry of Children and Family

Development, 8755 Gray Street, Port Hardy,

British Columbia.

Telephone: 250-949-8011 | Fax: 250-949-8936

HELP WANTED

MARINE MECHANICrequired. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefi ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume to Port Hardy to:[email protected].

MARINE MECHANICrequired. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefi ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: [email protected]

HOOKTENDERWFP is currently seeking a fully qualifi ed Hooktender to join our Holberg Forest Operation. This is a perm. USW hourly union position required on a full time basis.

If you believe that you have the skills and

qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply

in confi dence: Marty Gage - General Foreman

Facsimile: 250.288.2764 Email: mgage@

westernforest.comFor more info.

Visit: www.westernforest.com

INFORMATION

COMING EVENTS

HELP WANTED

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in ser-vice & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email:[email protected]

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

PROFESSIONAL LIVE-IN couple w/customer service and marketing skills to man-age midsize motels Comox Valley. Hotel/Motel exp. Sala-ry/accommodation provided. Resume [email protected]. Fax 604-515-9773. Ph: 604-760-5972

INFORMATION

COMING EVENTS

HELP WANTED

SALMON Hatchery Techni-cian. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture & Fisheries Tech-nology diploma or equivalant facility experience, Assets in-clude Swift water rescue, First Aid, species identifi cation, val-id drivers licence, swim enu-meration experience, public tours, good physical health. Reply to Ken Fuller, Manager, NVISEA, 250-949-9022, [email protected], fax 250-949-5195 Closes September 12

INFORMATION

COMING EVENTS

HELP WANTED

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking a

Lead Technician for their North Island Health

Equipment Loan Program based out of

Courtenay. For details please go to:

www.redcross.ca/bccoastal Employment section.

INFORMATION

COMING EVENTS

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.

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld con-struction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have construct-ed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

LEGALS

LEGALS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

LEGALS

LEGALS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COAL MOUNTAIN Fabrica-tors are hiring experiencedticketed welders in TumblerRidge. Shift is 7 on 7 off (12hrdays). Journeyman rate is$35/hr with benefi ts. Accom-modations negotiable. If inter-ested in joining a dynamicteam in a fast paced environ-ment please send resumes to: [email protected] ph: 250-242-9353.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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Ministry of Children and

Family Development

Cherise Dawn Shireen WALLACE, Marlon James WADHAMS and Murray William HUMCHITT,

this is your official notice that at 9:30 a.m. on

August 31, 2011 in Port Hardy Courthouse, 9300

Trustee Road, Port Hardy, British Columbia,

the Director of Child, Family and Community

Service will apply to the court for a Three-month Temporary Transfer of Custody to Other,

pursuant to Section 41(1)(b) of the Child, Family and Community Service Act, in connection with your

children: S.M.W., born January 20, 2008; D.W., born September 18, 2009, and; B.Z.H., born

November 9, 2010.You have the right to be present in court and to be

represented by legal counsel. Cherise Dawn Shireen WALLACE, Marlon James WADHAMS and

Murray William HUMCHITT or anyone knowing

their whereabouts, please contact Leah Brunet, Social Worker, Ministry of Children and Family

Development, 8755 Gray Street, Port Hardy,

British Columbia.

www.northislandgazette.com


WFP is currently seeking a Shift Maintenance Supervisor (afternoons) to join our Mid Island Forest Operation in Campbell River, British Columbia.

We require an individual with heavy duty mechanical experience, a comprehensive knowledge of air and hydraulic systems and an appreciation for the timely repair and turnaround of mobile equipment. You are considered to be a good leader with excellent communication skills and shift work is not a problem for you.

A detailed job posting can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive bene t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and quali cations that we are looking for, please reply in con dence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Wed., August 31, 2011Reference Code: Shift Maintenance Supervisor, MIFO

SHIFT MAINTENANCESUPERVISOR

(afternoons)

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

We are currently seeking fully experienced:H.D. Mechanic, Hooktender, Grapple Yarder Operator,

Chaser, Hydraulic Log Loader Operator, Stacker Operator, Front End Log Loader Operator,

Bandit Operator, Boom Man.Please forward resumes to:

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

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS INC. NOOTKA FOREST OPERATION

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

Carrie StoneSales Rep

Did you know…My business is to help

you grow your business.

To fi nd out how I can help you

increase sales, give me a call at

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

[email protected]

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATORTHE POSITION:WFP is currently seeking, for a one-year-term, a forestry professional to join our Timberlands Team.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:Reporting to the Production Administrator, the Assistant Production Administrator will be responsible for providing vacation and overfl ow coverage for WFP’s LIMS log scale processing functions at Western's various Vancouver Island operations. Primarily based in Port McNeill, British Columbia, the position will require extensive travel, chiefl y in the Northern Vancouver Island area.

The ideal candidate will have: • A strong background in processing scale data; • Experience with the LIMS application would be ideal but is not mandatory; • Profi ciency in PC & MS Offi ce skills, in addition to related business

applications are compulsory.

THE COMPANY:Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefi t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177Email: [email protected] Application Deadline: Monday, August 29, 2011Reference Code: Ass’t PA, Forestry

As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest. Please visit www.westernforest.com about other opportunities with our Company

Dawn Briscoe and Tessa

Russell of Port McNeill

watched as their parents

competed in the logger

sports competition.

J.R. Rardon photo

smile...of the week.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOODVancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your for-est, Burndrywood.com or 1-877-902-WOOD.

WANTED: Fire wood. Coal Harbour 250-949-7479

HELP WANTED

LOST SOMETHING?

Call 310.3535

TRADES, TECHNICAL


GARAGE SALES

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: August 20 - starts 8am. 5250 Beaver Harbour Mobile Park.

GARAGE SALE #8-8805 Central St., near RCMP-Port Hardy. 10-1pm. Early birds pay double!

HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL buildings Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

RED ENVELOPE- Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit www.redenvelope.com/Jewelfor an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-473-5407

STEEL BUILDING sale... “”Rock bottom prices”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors op-tional. Pioneer Steel Manufac-turers Direct 1-800-668-5422.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

WANTED- 4 burner and oven propane stove for ski cabin. In good working condition. Rea-sonably priced(cash basis). Call Bob at 250-956-4516.

REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available.

www.bchomesforsale.com/view/lonebutte/ann/

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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.

OPEN HOUSE

Sat Aug 27th & Sun Aug 28th 1 - 3pm 4693B Cruickshank

Ave. Beautiful East Courtenay duplex, close to Costco &

Aquatic Centre. View photos www.lloydrussell.blogspot.com

Call Lloyd 250-703-0890Asking price $249,900

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home fea-tures 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabu-lous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fi replace, master bdrm with 4 pce en-suite. Great rec room (31x14) in fi nished basement. Com-pletely fi nished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Prop-erty is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres.

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

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

Call us today to place your classifi ed ad

Call 310.3535

REAL ESTATE

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick Cash & Private.Mortgage Too High and

House won’t sell?Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House,Make your Payments

and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com

MORTGAGES

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

Call 1888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

STOP into our offi ce to pick up your detailed catalogue of

all listed properties on the North Island.

We can show you any listed property regardless of the listing agent!! Let’s make it

at your convenience! 250-949-7231

www.hardyrealty.cawww.realtor.ca

[email protected]

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

RARE OPPORTUNITY: wa-terfront property on beautifulJim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360sq ft insulated cabin, locatednear Green Lake/Watch Lake.Rare privacy, only three lotson the lake, good fi shing forrainbows to 10 lbs, nice swim-ming, surrounded by crownland. Great trails for hiking,ATV and snowmobile. Sea-sonal 10-km back road accessin 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO.$230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesfor-sale.com/70mile/frank.)

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COAL HARBOUR near Pt. Hardy

2 Bdrm apts., Furnishedavailable Sept. 1. Clean, quiet,renovated & upgraded. Ruralsetting, overlooking harbour.$500./mo., References req’d.1-250-949-8855 or email: [email protected]

HADDINGTON COURTAPARTMENTS

PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated

apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building.

Free cable.Furnished suites available.

Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365

KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILLNEWLY RENOVATED

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

& inclusions.Includes free cable.

Phone Ron and Linda250-956-3365

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

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

Phone Rick250-956-4555

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

PORT MCNEILL: 2 bdrm aptin quiet 4-plex. New laminatefl ooring, stove and electric F/PFresh paint throughout. Incldshydro, satellite TV, W/D.$800./mo. (250)956-2324.

Your Community, Your Classifi eds. Call 310-3535


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APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.

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

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

References a must.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 Shorncliffe St.

P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC

2 bedroom unit available.Fridge, stove, balcony,

blinds, laundry on premises.Quiet, adult building,

non smoking, no pets.References required.

Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501Fax 250-902-0690

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

SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apart-ments and Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom suites in our seniors only rental buildings in Victoria, B.C. Rents range from $800 for a 1 bedroom to $1100 and up for a 2 bedroom. Please call the following staff for information: Cubbon- 1035 North Park Street - 250-383-1162 and/or Wetherby Apartments - 3205 Wetherby Road - 250-598-1650

WEST PARK MANOR &

LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy

Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great

view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure &

quiet buildings. Close to shopping.

2 year rental history and credit check required.

Friendly onsite residentmanagers.

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

for info & pictures: [email protected]

RENTALS

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT HARDY Furnished ele-gantly or unfurnished execu-tive style, 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Quiet, clean, excellent views. Call 250-949-9698

PORT HARDY Highland Manor

•Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished

References Call Jason

250-949-0192

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT ALICESHOPPING CENTRE

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

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

Colyvan Pacifi c 604-683-8399

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

UNIQUE Rental Opportunity in Ma-ple Bay - Flawless 2 bedroom 2 bathroom ground fl oor suite - fully renovated - beautifully decorated - high end fi ttings and appliances. 1750 sq. ft. - views of ocean and garden. $1850/mo. - NS, Pets neg. WC accessable. Avail. Sept. 1. Phone 250-715-7590.

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

HYDE CREEK/Port McNeill, 2 bdrm trailer on acreage, available immediately, pets ok. $800/mo. Call 250-230-1493.NICE 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 9485 Mayors Way, Port Hardy for rent. Professional couples, NS, No Pets. $900/mo plus utilities. Available mid September. Call 289 876-9513 or email [email protected]

RENTALS

STORAGE

SUITES, UPPER

PORT HARDY- 3 bdrm suite beside Avalon School. $550. (250)288-3652.

TOWNHOUSES

PORT HARDY: Central, like new, 2 bdrm, $675. Avail. Immed. (604)418-3626 or email: [email protected]

PORT HARDY: Central, like new, in gated comm., 3 bdrm, $800. Avail. Immed. (604)418-3626 email [email protected]

WANTED TO RENT

PORT HARDY Nurse seeking rental accommodations. Start-ing Sept. 15. Must be fully furnished. Need phone, cable, internet. Will consider apart-ment, suite, mobile home, r.v. or room. Please call 250-902-0911.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

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INSTANT AUTO credit We can fi nance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com

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

SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

VTRUCKS & ANS

2004 CHEV 1500 4x4. Std. 6cyl. S/box. Red. Exc. Cond. 34,000km. $10,000 Call 250-956-2175.

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