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Mike D’AmourGazette staffWinning 61 per cent of the vote leads

Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham to

believe voters sent a clear message when

they elected her to a second term.

“The electorate has spoken and they

know what they’re doing,” she said after

her Nov. 19 win.

“I believe we’ve been given a pretty

clear mandate that the town is happy the

way things are going and we’re working

hard on their behalf.”

Two councillors, Scott White and Larry

Woodall, did not run for reelection and

incumbent Coun. Eric Ralph was defeat-

ed. One seat had been vacant since Coun.

Stan McLennan left earlier in the year.

Incumbents Al Huddlestan and Nikki

Shaw won their seats, and newbies Janet

Dorward, Rick Marcotte, John Tidbury

and Jessie Hemphill will fill out the

council starting next month.

Parnham said she believes she has a

good mix of people on her board.

“The council coming in looks really

good, a good cross section of the com-

munity: there are people who are retired,

young people, First Nations, people

whose passion is health and housing and

others whose passion is economic devel-

opment,” she said.

“I see it as a really good mix of experi-

ence and inexperience and there will be

new ideas and I’m really pleased.”

Parnham said her priorities for the next

three years haven’t

changed.

“The No. 1 prior-

ity is what it’s always

been and that’s the

economy,” she said.

“The last three years

we built what I think

is a really good foun-

dation and we got a

lot of the puzzle piec-

es into place and the

next three years we’re

really going to make

things happen and I

think we’ll see some

really good results,

very soon.”

Parnham added she’s

anxious to “get out there and get the

economy rolling and look after our com-

munity” to make sure Port Hardy is a

great place to live.

“That’s what people want,” she said.

Mike D’AmourGazette staffIt seems it’s now Gerry Furney’s world and

the rest of us just live in it.

“My wife lives in that world too and she

keeps me on my toes,” said Furney, a day

after he was reelected to

yet another term as mayor

of Port McNeill.

“And my son and daugh-

ter live in that world and

they’re married with kids

here and they keep me on

my toes too.”

Furney is about to start

an incredible 36th year as

mayor of Port McNeill

after voters returned him

to office Nov. 19 with

nearly 200 more votes

than his competitor,

Shelley Downey, who

campaigned on a platform

of change.

“But there was no

explanation of what they wanted to change,”

said Furney, who also served 12 years as a

Port McNeill councillor.

All in all, Furney said he thought it was a

good campaign.

“It was fairly friendly and no one insulted

me or anything, it was all pretty clean,” he

said.

McNeill voters also gave the nod to two

incumbents, Gaby Wickstrom and Shirley

Ackland as well as two newcomers to the

board, Grant Anderson and Chris Sharpe.

Furney said he’s happy with the two new

councillors, but doesn’t see any big changes

to the way he’s been running things for the

past three decades.

“We have a mandate for more of the same

which is essentially good, sound manage-

ment,” he said.

“We know what our limitations are budget-

wise. There’s only a certain amount of money

we can collect from the taxpayers; we don’t

have a mandate to increase taxes.”

Furney said the key to fiscal responsibil-

ity is to keep costs to an absolute minimum.

“We don’t have a big huge bunch of bureau-

crats sitting around a table in the municipal

office wondering what they’re going to spend

money on,” he said.

The mayor joked at the beginning of the lat-

est campaign he was already looking towards

the 2014 elections, but for now he’s content

to live in the present.

“It’s nice to be representing nice people in

a nice community,” he said.

A friggin’ good time

Left, Bessie Prevost performs I Want to be a Fisherman along with other youth during Sointula’s annual Winterfest Saturday night. At right, John Malthouse is Laird of the Dance. See more from Winterfest on page 15.

Mike D’Amour photos

Mayors re-elected with ‘mandate’

The North Island had a better overall voter turnout than what was the provincial average of 29 per cent.

Here’s how we did (l-r—esti-mated number of voters, ballots cast and voter turnout percent-

age):

Port Alice: 642 - 274 - 42.68Port Hardy: 2756 - 1028 - 37.30Port McNeill: 1742 - 970 - 55.68Alert Bay: 384 - 191 - 49.74Zeballos: 97 - 42 - 43.30

Turnout tops provincial average

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Fill Mike D’AmourGazette staffAnn’s voice catches

and her voice quivers

with emotion as she

recalls the “most ter-

rible” time in her life

just a few years ago

when she was unsure if

she could put food on

the table, let alone buy

Christmas gifts for her

young children.

“I was going through

a separation and the

father wasn’t real-

ly helping out at all

financially and I was

trying to go to school

while on welfare and

going through all these

court procedures and,

well, it was a really

bad time,” said the

single mom of two

youngsters who asked

that her real name be

withheld.

Ann said she was

getting behind in her

bill payments and that

was only the beginning

of her troubles.

“It was terrible,” she

said.

“I was stressed and

depressed (and) getting

counselling because

I didn’t know how to

handle the stress and

—” she paused, her

words catching in her

throat.

“It takes me back to

that time and I remem-

ber how hard it really

was,” she said, unable

to hide the familiar

feelings of helpless-

ness and despair that

rushed back with the

memories.

“I didn’t know if I

could provide for my

kids,” she said.

Ann was faced many

times with the choice

of paying a bill or buy-

ing groceries.

And it became worse

in December.

“I was worried and

didn’t know if I would

be able to give my kids

Christmas presents,”

she said.

The worried mom

said she had a few

Christmas decorations

at the time, but debated

whether or not to dis-

play them.

“I thought putting

them up would maybe

make it even worse.

It was a really hard

time.”

Just when Ann

believed things couldn’t

get any worse, the situ-

ation got better.

“My sister, who

was helping me out

as much as she could,

put my name in the

North Island Gazette’s

Hamper Fund,” Ann

recalled.

Soon, a hamper with

food for the table and

toys for the children

was dropped at her

door.

“When it came, I

was just in tears,” Ann

said.

“It was overwhelm-

ing to know I wouldn’t

have to worry so much

and I could have a

Christmas dinner with

my children. It was just

awesome and I knew

this would help us stay

afloat.”

Now back on her

feet, Ann said she’s

never forgotten that

moment and is grate-

ful to the anonymous

donors who helped her

and her children.

“It is about the kids

and I don’t think a lot

of people understand

when you can’t provide

for your kids, not being

able to buy much — or

anything — for them

at Christmas, it really

puts a lot on you as a

parent,” she said.

“When you have

what you have, you

don’t think about it too

much until you don’t

have it.”

Ann is now one of the

many generous North

Islanders who donates

to the yearly Hamper

Fund so that others

might have a happier

Christmas.

“It’s not about spend-

ing all this money, it’s

about thinking about

others, because I know

when I was down

people were thinking

about me, thinking

about helping me out,”

she said.

“I am more grateful

to those people than

you can imagine.”

The need this year is

greater than ever and,

to that end, Hamper

Fund donation tins can

be found at various

retail locations around

the North Island.

Donations of new

toys and non-perish-

able food items are also

gratefully accepted.

Toy and food dona-

tions can be dropped

off at most banks and

stores that sell toys, as

well as at the Gazette.

An example of the letters received from grateful recipients of Christmas hampers on the North Island

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RDMW explores Heritage Registry J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL—

Efforts to return a

one-of-a-kind Hornsby

Crawler tractor to the

North Island picked up

steam last week.

The Mount

Waddington Regional

District Board of

Directors approved

first reading of a bylaw

to establish a Heritage

Registry for Area D,

and promptly opened

the bylaw up to amend-

ment by offering other

North Island communi-

ties a chance to join in

a region-wide heritage

registry.

A heritage regis-

try would provide an

opportunity for com-

munities to access

grant money to restore

and preserve histor-

ic artifacts and sites,

while also providing

provincial and federal

recognition.

“The long and short

of it is, to help our

communities protect

their heritage assets, we

need a registry,” said

Neil Smith, manager of

economic development

and parks. “If com-

munities want to be

eligible for grants and

to be recognized pro-

vincially and federally,

this is the first step.”

The hamlet of Woss,

part of Electoral Area

D, applied for its heri-

tage bylaw as a way

to secure possession of

and funding to refur-

bish steam Locomotive

113, which sits on track

adjacent to the Western

Forest Products office.

As it took up the

bylaw for consider-

ation, the board was

informed by Regional

District administrator

Greg Fletcher that it

could create a region-

wide heritage bylaw

allowing all North

Island Communities

to take advantage of

the benefits under the

umbrella of a single

bylaw.

The formation of such

a registry could con-

ceivably lead to return

of the steam-driven

Hornsby Crawler that

resided on display at

Seven Hills golf course

for nearly 20 years

before being loaned

to a heavy equipment

exhibition in Alberta in

2005. After the expo,

the crawler returned

only as far as Surrey,

where it remains

while the North Island

Historical Society and

other groups lobby for

its return.

The crawler, built in

1910 and originally put

to work in the Yukon

gold fields, arrived on

Vancouver Island in the

1920s and was placed

in service in Apple Bay

before falling into dis-

repair.

Still, historical arti-

facts like Loci 113

and the Hornsby are

of local cultural sig-

nificance, and directors

were receptive to tak-

ing steps to ensure they

are maintained on the

North Island.

“I would like to see

the entire region put

together a heritage

society, rather than

have it done piece

by piece,” said Heidi

Soltau of Sointula,

director for Area A.

“I’m not interested in

Malcolm Island setting

up its own registry.”

Directors accepted a

motion from Port Hardy

Mayor Bev Parnham to

send out an inquiry of

interest to the North

Island’s municipalities

and local community

councils to see if resi-

dents are interested in

creating the region-

wide registry.

Even if not all com-

munities initially agree

to take part, Fletcher

said, the formation of

the region-wide regis-

try would allow them

to be brought into the

bylaw later.

“You can amend

your bylaw easily, if

it’s for the entire area,”

he said.

Neilson appointed emergency head

The board voted

to approve Corriane

Neilson of Port McNeill

to a one-year term as

Regional Emergency

Coordinator. The posi-

tion comes with a ser-

vice contract for $25

per hour, to an amount

not to exceed $16,000.

Nielson replaces out-

going emergency coor-

dinator Chuck Lok.

“Ms. Neilson has

been involved as a vol-

unteer with our pro-

gram for approximate-

ly five years and brings

significant skills and

training acquired dur-

ing this time,” Fletcher

wrote in his nomina-

tion letter to the board.

Wind farm variance OK

The board approved a

pair of variance appli-

cations from develop-

ers of Cape Scott Wind

Farm.

The first would

replace the Mount

Waddington Zoning

Bylaw requirement

of a minimum ground

clearance of 7.5 metres

from overhead trans-

mission lines to the

Canadian Standards

Association’s require-

ments for overhead

systems.

The second would

allow white gloss paint

to be applied to the

exterior of the wind

turbines. That var-

ies from the existing

bylaw, which requires

non-reflective matte

paint in “a colour that

minimizes the obtru-

sive impact” of any

wind energy generat-

ing system.

The variances will

lapse if construction

has not started within

two years. A lapsed

variance permit is not

renewable.

Service agreement inked

The board approved

a five-year contract to

maintain breathing air

compressors in rural

firehalls in Sointula,

Woss, Coal Harbour,

Alert Bay and the WFP

camp at Holberg.

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AROUND TOWNPort Hardy Wild

5th Annual Hockey Tournament

Black & White PartyDress in black & white (prizes for best costumes)

Saturday, November 26th

9:30pm-1:30am

$10/ticketTickets available at IV’s Pub,

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Aleister GwynneGazette staffThe Mount

Waddington Health

Network (MWHN) is

about to unveil a new

plan to combat addic-

tion.

The program will

be revealed at the

19th meeting of the

MWHN at U’gwamalis

Hall Nov. 30 in Fort

Rupert.

“Addiction is an

extremely difficult

problem in the Mt.

Waddington area,”

said Sandra Waarne,

facilitator for Mt.

Waddington.

“Alcohol purchases

are much higher on the

North Island than the

per capita average for

Vancouver Island,” she

said.

Also, many hospital

patients arrive under

the influence of drugs,

according to Waarne.

The new plan,

entitled Changing

Together-A Healing

Journey, will be

reviewed and dis-

cussed at the meeting.

The event will be

held Nov. 30 from

9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

at U’gwamalis Hall,

99 Tsaksi Way, Fort

Rupert.

Lunch will be

served.

Those wishing to

attend should RSVP

Reena Preece at reena.

[email protected] or call

250-902-6071.

Health Network plan will tackle addictions

The Value of Your Chamber of Commerce…Advocates of Chambers of

Commerce have long believed that

when a company is active in its local

chamber, it is doing the right thing

not only for the community but

for its own success as well. There

is plenty of evidence to show the

impact of your local chamber of

commerce in your community.

When a consumer thinks that a

company’s products stack up better

against the competition because

the company is highly involved in

its local chamber of commerce, it

is because he or she infers that the

company is trustworthy, involved in

the community, and is an industry

leader.

When consumers know that a small

business is a member of the chamber

of commerce, they are 44% more

likely to think favorably of it and

63% more likely to purchase goods

or services from the company in

the future.

Most consumers think that being

active in the local chamber

of commerce is an effective

business strategy overall. It is

29% more effective, however, for

communicating to consumers that

a company uses good business

practices and 26% more effective

for communicating that a business is

reputable. The conclusion is clear:

A membership in the Chamber of

Commerce has real value for your

business.

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and the remaining year free, all of

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Renewing MembersAll Members renewing their

membership from October through

December will be entered into the

Grand Prize Draw!

Congratulations…To returning Mayor Gerry Furney

& Council Members Chris Sharpe,

Grant Anderson, Gaby Wickstrom

and Shirley Ackland. The Port

McNeill & District Chamber of

Commerce is looking forward to a

stronger and growing Port McNeill!

WinterLight Nights 2011-Sunday November 27 @ 7:00 pmLighting up the winter skies

and starting off Port McNeill’s

Christmas Season, the Port McNeill

& District Chamber of Commerce

invites you to an evening of

Christmas Cheer and Good will!

Beginning at Marketplace IGA with

our community tree; Santa Claus!

Bonfire on the Beach! Christmas

Luminary Light Up!

Free Christmas Family Movie @ the Gate House Theatre (8:00pm)Plans are in place in case the

weather does not cooperate so please

come!

North Island’s Largest Annual: Christmas Showcase of Arts & Crafts

Saturday December 4

11am - 4 pm

Community Hall & Old School

Port McNeill Lioness

Port McNeill Remembrance Day @ 10:45am, Nov. 11 at Cenotaph (McNeill Rd & Campbell Way)

Chamber Updatesubmitted by Cheryl Jorgenson

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or email [email protected]

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VICTORIA – B.C.’s car-

bon emission trading plan

died last week at the age

of four. No service was

announced.

The end came as the B.C.

capital hosted politicians

from neighbouring U.S.

states and western provinc-

es for their annual econom-

ic conference. Washington,

Oregon, Montana, Utah,

Arizona and New Mexico

followed through with

plans to withdraw from the

Western Climate Initiative,

leaving California, B.C.,

and theoretically Manitoba,

Ontario and Quebec to

come up with a trading sys-

tem to put further costs on

greenhouse gas emissions.

Fossil fuel kingpins

Alberta and Saskatchewan

wanted nothing to do with

the WCI from the begin-

ning, when it set a goal

of 15-per-cent reduction in

emissions by 2020.

This leaves B.C. as the

only jurisdiction in North

America with a carbon tax,

and an emission reduc-

tion target twice as ambi-

tious – 33 per cent by

2020. Because of that tax,

all B.C.’s border states and

provinces have an econom-

ic advantage for emitting

industries.

Industry representatives

gave the legislature finance

committee the view from

ground level. Take farm-

ing.

“None of our competitors

have a carbon tax,” Garnet

Etsell of the B.C. Agriculture

Council told the committee’s

Chilliwack hearing. “This

has cost us, to date, with the

last increase, $45 million

a year. With the increase

that’s anticipated in 2012,

that’ll be $65 million.”

B.C.’s biggest greenhouse

gas emitters are the petro-

leum and cement manu-

facturing industries. They

only pay the tax on fuel

while significant process

emissions are tax-exempt.

But even that is stimulating

demand for cement import-

ed from outside B.C., This

not only hurts domestic

producers, it adds emis-

sions via trucking or rail

shipping.

So five years on, that’s

the upshot of Gordon

Campbell’s lofty goal to lead

the world in climate action.

We’re hurting our own agri-

culture and manufactur-

ing, and transferring scarce

funds from hospitals, senior

care homes and schools to

subsidize profitable energy

corporations. And emissions

are still rising.

It’s no wonder the finance

committee has recommend-

ed major changes.

Does this mean B.C.’s

climate strategy is dead?

No. Delegates from U.S.

states and Alberta gathered

in front of the legislature

to kick the tires on B.C.’s

newest weapon, natu-

ral gas-powered vehicles.

Garbage trucks, school

buses and milk truck fleets

have switched from diesel

to natural gas, and thanks

to its abundance and low

price, they’re saving 50 per

cent on fuel bills.

The trucks and buses

eliminate particulate pol-

lution and reduce carbon

emissions by 30 per cent

compared to gasoline or

diesel.

Transportation Minister

Blair Lekstrom says natural

gas is being considered for

BC Ferries, the largest pub-

lic-sector emissions source

of all, which is exempt from

the carbon neutrality rule.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. [email protected]

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COMMENTARY

It’s too late this year, but we invite anyone who

wants to experience true community spirit to visit

Sointula for its annual Winterfest.

Nowhere is small town Canada more defined and

appreciated than during a certain November day full

of handmade crafts, homemade foods and a night

filled with homegrown talent.

And talent was front and centre Saturday night at

the F.O. Hall on Malcolm Island where locals threw

modesty to the winds when they belted out songs —

at least one of which was written and recorded by

very talented kids — and danced with the all the

gusto of a drunken uncle at a surprise party.

Not every act was as good as the next, but you

wouldn’t know it judging by applause alone.

Every person who got on stage was as roundly and

warmly appreciated by the audience in the packed,

standing-room-only hall as the act that came before.

Maybe the applause wasn’t so much for the perfor-

mance as it was to show appreciation for the people

who put themselves out there for the entertainment

of their friends and neighbours.

There was, however, one act that stood out, a

touching tribute to a grandmother and an aging aunt

done in twirling spins and close contact two-steps.

But you wouldn’t really understand it by reading

about it here.

It was one of those things that, well, you just had

to be there.

The North Island

Eagles midgets vs.

alumni hockey game

helped raise $335 and

loads of food and toys

for the Hamper Fund.

Angelina Pete is still

missing. She disap-

peared without a trace

and investigators seem

no closer to locating

the young mom.

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Province brings only threats to tableDear editor:

I wanted to inform your readers

about the current state of bargain-

ing in the labour dispute between

the teachers of B.C. and the (pro-

vincial) government, especially

about the employer’s response to

our Phase 1 job action.

The British Columbia Teachers’

Federation office received a

phone call late last week ask-

ing about a B.C. Public School

Employers’ Association — the

employer’s bargaining agent —

document that had been leaked to

(the press).

The document outlined some

possible actions the employer

could take to put pressure on

teachers as a result of our refusal

to do many of the administrative

duties downloaded to us over the

years.

Three options were considered:

• force teachers or the union to

pay for health care benefits;

• reduce teachers’ pay in accor-

dance with what we are not

doing;

• lockout for a portion of each

day.

It is interesting to see these

options being presented by an

employer who steadfastly refuses

to bring anything to the table to

negotiate.

Instead, they have brought

language that would completely

dismantle the collect(ive) agree-

ments we have negotiated over

the past 30 years or so.

Many trustees from around the

province have been completely

blindsided by this turn of events,

even though BCPSEA is their

bargaining agent.

Most of those trustees have also

commented that they don’t agree

with the options presented.

All three of the options would

do more harm to the education

system than the current withdraw-

al of some services by teachers.

I am wondering how the

employer could suggest locking

the doors of schools is less harm-

ful to our students’ education than

teachers not doing recess supervi-

sion or giving mandated tests.

The BCPSEA document also

suggested another reason for

these options was the teachers’

withdrawal of extracurricular

activities.

It shows how out of touch

BCPSEA is, as teachers have

not withdrawn from doing these

activities.

In fact, teachers are spending

more time working with our stu-

dents than ever before.

Our province’s mainstream

media has only presented your

readers with one side of a com-

plex story.

It’s time the other side was

heard!

Shawn GoughTeacher at Sunset School

Local representative to the BCTF

Cut carbon emissions

Dear editor:

There is good news

and bad news contained

in the latest carbon

emission data released

by the US Department

of Energy’s Oak Ridge

National Laboratory.

The bad news: 2010

saw the biggest single-

year jump in carbon

emissions ever record-

ed.

There has apparently

never been a 500-mil-

lion-metric-ton carbon

increase in a single

year going back as

far as 1751, which is

prior to the Industrial

Revolution, and scien-

tists are shocked by it.

Not surprisingly,

China led the way in

increased emissions

due to the country’s

dependence on burning

coal and gas, followed

closely by the United

States and India. China

and India are two of the

fastest growing econo-

mies in the world.

The good news, if

you can call it that, is

the fact that increased

energy consumption

and increased carbon

emissions are a sign that

the global economy was

recovering in 2010 from

the global recession of

2007-2008.

Wouldn’t it be nice if

increased energy con-

sumption and global

economic recovery

could be a double good

news story instead of a

good news, bad news

story? It very well could

if clean energy sources

replaced carbon emit-

ting energy sources.

Yolanda Lora Vilchis, Surrey, BC

Salmon face worse threat than ISA Dear editor:

Imagine that one day you

decide to visit a new doctor

for your annual check up

because your regular doctor

is out of town; you feel great

but want to make sure that

you are staying healthy.

After the check up you

head home feeling positive

that you will get a clean bill

of health because you have

taken your vitamins, exer-

cised and all your past check

ups have shown you to be in

extremely good health.

However much to your dis-

may the new doctor calls

you within a few hours of

leaving her office and states

that you have a very conta-

gious disease that will not

only kill you, but also will

kill everyone you come into

contact with.

She goes on to tell you that

she has taken it upon herself

in a very self righteous man-

ner to notify all your family,

friends and everyone in your

town you should be quaran-

tined and avoided at all costs

lest the whole town die of a

horrible illness.

She takes out ads, posts

it on her website and noti-

fies every journalist on her

personal email list of your

recent diagnosis.

The news rips through

your community like wild-

fire and hysteria sets in as

people worry about their

own health and now blame

you for endangering them so

needlessly.

However you ask the doctor

what the disease is and she

tells you that it is a disease

that has never been detected

in Canada before, but don’t

worry she knows better

because she is a expert.

When you enquire as to

what her credentials are with

regards to detecting rare

diseases she states that she

“took some courses over the

internet”.

You then ask her what

tests were done to determine

your illness she says that

isn’t important, and reminds

you that she is a doctor and

should never be questioned.

You then decide to get a

second opinion at the local

hospital where an expert in

rare diseases looks over your

case.

After weeks of extensive

tests he calmly tells you that

you are in great health and

that there never was a disease

present.

When you confront the

other doctor she becomes

indignant and screams cover

up to anyone that will lis-

ten and continues to spread

negative news about you and

your health creating fear and

paranoia.

She also accuses the rare

disease expert at the hospi-

tal of being incompetent and

that he must be getting kick

backs from large pharmaceu-

tical companies.

This in a nutshell is what

is happening right now with

regards to reports of the ISA

virus being discovered in

wild salmon in B.C.

Very shoddy “research”

was done and immediately

anti-salmon farming zealot

Alexandra Morton and her

partner in junk science, Don

Staniford, screamed the sky

was falling and farmed salm-

on was to blame.

Despite the fact experts

in marine health at DFO as

well as the Canadian Food

Inspection Agency (a very

respected agency world

wide) both concluded that

there was no evidence of the

disease present.

We all know the story of

crying wolf and that is exact-

ly what is happening, regard-

less of the consequences.

Perhaps the most danger-

ous threat to our iconic wild

salmon is Alexandra Morton

and Don Staniford.

Something to think about

the next time they scream

wolf.

Nick DiCarlo, sales manager

Mainstream Canada

"Trustees from around the

province have been blindsided by this turn of events, even

though BCPSEA is their bargaining

agent."

NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE 4

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Mike D’AmourGazette staffTwenty bucks on a

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That’s the best thing

Alisa Moore said she’s

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That changed

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Moore was among

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Today through December 4Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society’s annual Christmas Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Thunderbird Mall.

November 25-26Christmas tree lighting, craft fair and Santa visit at Thunderbird Mall in Port Hardy. Craft fair in the mall Friday, with entertainment from Twiggly Wiggly the Clown and North Island Community Band, and tree lighting at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Santa arrives at 1 p.m. For a craft fair table call 250-949-8623.

November 26The Reel North Island Film Festival continues with the acclaimed Cave of Forgotten Dreams, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy Secondary School Theatre. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets $8.50 at Cafe Guido and Fort Rupert General Store, 10 bucks at the door; ages 16-over.

November 26Bluesman Tim Williams plays an intimate acoustic home concert, 8 p.m. Only 35 tickets available, $15 each, for this alcohol-free performance. For ticket info and directions, call Brian or Marne at 250-902-2228.

November 26-27Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association present the sixth annual Celtic Christmas, Highland dancing with a contemporary, holiday twist. Shows Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Gatehouse Community Theatre, Port McNeill; and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Port Hardy Secondary School Theatre. Raffle baskets, concession. Tickets $10, available in advance at A&W and at Cafe Guido in Port Hardy and at The Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill. Info, Shelley, 250-956-4662 or Brenda, 250-949-7650.

November 27Port McNeill’s annual Winter Light Night; community tree lighting at 7 p.m., followed by harbour activities including bonfire, pictures with Santa and more. Info, PM Visitor Centre, 250-956-3131.

November 30Breakfast/lunch club fundraiser from noon to 1 p.m. at PHSS. Looking for quality donations including crafts, baked and canned goods. See Brigitte, Rm. 615.

November 30White elephant sale fundraiser between noon and 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of PHSS. Hot dogs and juices available for sale.

December 2Gingerbread House Decorating & Ornament Making - A fun filled night for the whole family as we officially kick off the Christmas season! 6:30 p.m. at the Port Alice Community Centre. Info, community centre at 250-284-3912.

December 2-3Portside Academy of Performing Arts third annual presentation of the Nutcracker ballet, 7 p.m. both days at Sunset Elementary School. Tickets $10, available in advance at Portside’s Studio on Cedar Street in Port McNeill. Info, Alana 250-230-0825.

December 3Port McNeill Christmas Showcase 2011 hosted by Lioness at the Old School. Previous exhibitors will receive application forms in mid-summer. Contact Lioness Anne Dumonceaux by email: [email protected] or phone 250-956-3770.

December 3Pictures with Santa at Port McNeill Guide/Scout Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fundraiser for Guiding program, hosted by Port McNeill Pathfinders.

December 3St. John Gaulbert Anglican United Fellowship’s annual Christmas tree sale in Port McNeill begins at 9 a.m. The trees will be located beside IGA and will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until all sold. No HST and trees still $30 each. Buy early to avoid disappointment.

December 3Alert Bay Christmas Bazaar at the Recreation Centre, 4 p.m. Craft, food, jewelry, carving and you-name-it tables! Info, Donna and Norman, 250-974-5281.

December 4Second Annual Santa Claus Parade 4 p.m. followed by tree lighting at Chamber of Commerce. Please contact Angie Clance at 250-949-7248, or email [email protected].

December 4Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Port Alice, 7 p.m. at Port Alice Fire Hall. Hot chocolate, carol singing and goodies. Info, community centre, 250-284-3912.

December 5Ladies Dessert Night at the Port Alice Community Centre. A great way to kick off Christmas for all the ladies in town!

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• Port Hardy Museum open daily 10:00 am to 5:00

pm. Temporary Fossil Exhibit.

• Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to

Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Open daily July &

August. FMI [email protected]

• PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in.

Family Place (back door).

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

Public Health office (beside town office).

• PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open

at 5:30pm.

• The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs.

at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376.

• Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors

open at 5:30pm.

• PH Lions Mtgs: 1st & 3rd Tues every month @

Lions Den - Civic Centre 7:30pm. Everyone wel-

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• Third Sunday of the month: Hamburger/hotdog

day at Hardy Bay Seniors. (except December)

• Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy

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• Dec 3: Annual Lions Toll Booth for Timmy 10am-

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December 8Blue Christmas Service, 7 p.m., St. Columba Anglican United Church. A time to remember for those thinking of loss at Christmas. Those who wish to do so are invited to bring a picture or memento of a loved one.

December 10Port McNeill Lions is having their annual Ham & Turkey Bingo! At the Lions’ Hall, doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds to go to the North Island Gazette’s Hamper Fund. Please bring a non-perishable food item.

December 10Hardy Bay Seniors annual Christmas Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the seniors centre, 9150 Granville St. Come out and support the seniors.

Decmeber 11Alert Bay Royal Candian Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts breakfast with Santa, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Info, Donna, 250-974-2909.

December 16Port Hardy Rotarians and their families will be caroling around Port Hardy during the annual festive sing. Starts at 6 p.m.

December 17Port Alice Christmas Celebration. Photos with Santa, magic show, goodies and more. Info, community centre, 250-284-3912.

December 23Christmas movie night at Port Alice Community Centre, 6:30 p.m. $2 per person, includes popcorn and drink. Movie to be announced. Info, PACC, 250-284-3912.

December 25Free Christmas dinner at Bo-Banne’s Cafe in Port McNeill. 4 p.m., please call 250-956-2739 or 250-902-9527. This dinner is possible because of donations from businesses and friends. All extras given to the food bank.

January 14North Island Concert Society presents the Afro-Cuban roots music of Adonis Puentes and his band. Show starts 7:30 p.m. at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Single tickets $25, sold at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, Gail Neely in Port Alice. FMI, 250-902-2228 or www.niconcert.net.

February 11 North Island Concert Society presents the swinging gospel stylings of The Sojourners, backed by their band, in the society’s annual dinner show at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Doors open 5:30 p.m. for buffet dinner catered by Malones and backed by dinner music from the North Island Community Band. Concert follows at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets $45 on sale in Port Hardy at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook; in Port McNeill at The Flower Shoppe; in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927. Visit niconcert.ca or call 250-902-2228 for more information.

February 24-25Port McNeill Figure Skating Club presents Under the Big Top, its 2012 Ice Carnival, at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. Shows 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Raffle table, concession. Info, Elizabeth 250-956-3995.

March 10North Island Concert Society presents legendary West Coast folk/rocker Barney Bentall with multi-instrumentalist Eric Reid, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy Civic Centre. Single tickets $25 on sale in Port Hardy at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook; in Port McNeill at The Flower Shoppe; in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927. Visit niconcert.ca or call 250-902-2228 for more information.

April 8Alert Bay Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Info, Donna, 250-974-2909.

April 8Alert Bay Lion’s Club hosts its annual Easter egg hunt, 1-2 p.m. Info, Casey Chapman, 250-974-2235.

April 14North Island Concert Society presents Infinitus, a classical string trio with a fresh, modern and sometimes humorous approach to the genre. Single tickets $25 on sale in Port Hardy at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook; in Port McNeill at The Flower Shoppe; in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927. Visit niconcert.ca or call 250-902-2228 for more information.

May 13Alert Bay Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts its annual Mother’s Day Tea, 1-4 p.m. Info, Donna, 250-974-2909.

June 14-1754th Annual June Sports in Alert Bay. First Nation soccer tournament, Salmon prince and princess pageant, parade, kids races and games, food, vendors and more. Info, ‘Namgis Band office, 250-974-5556.

July 5-August 25T̕sasala Cultural Group Traditional Native Dance Performance. In our Big House 1:15 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Admission: $15 per adult, $8 per child under 12. Andrea Cranmer (250) 974-5475, [email protected]. Special performances for group’s of 25 or more.

July 27-2830th Annual Alert Bay Seafest Family feud, adult/youth/child lip sync’s, Seafest Cabaret craft/food/jewelry/carving, you name it. Table vendors, T̕sasala Cultural Group, Opening ceremonies, crowning of Mr. & Mrs. Seafest, Baby Contest, ShopRite Shopping Spree, Golden Girls Contest, Fantasealand Parade, Kids Zone, etc. Info, 250-974-5024 or email [email protected].

July 27- 295th Annual Alert Bay Artfest Showcasing Alert Bay Artists. Sue Bell 250-974-9911, Beth Dunlop 250-974-2787.

July 2911th Annual Alert Bay Music Fest. Golden Jubilee Park. Advance Tickets $15 per adult and $8 per child under 12, $20 per adult $10 per child at the door.

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With the passage of the Teachers’ Act and the transition of the BC College of Teachers to the new Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education, there are some changes that may require you to take urgent action.

All persons who hold a non-practising or non-practising [retired] certificate must upgrade to a practising certificate by January 6, 2012 in order to retain a teaching certificate.

Non-practising certificate holders who have not paid the $120 practising fee or $60 top-up fee to the College by January 6, 2012 will lose their certificates under legislation upon the College’s transition to the new Teacher Regulation Branch in early January. After January 6, former BC College of Teachers members who held these certificates would be required to reapply for new certificates under the requirements in place at the time of application.

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On a cold Monday morning after a snowstorm, you hop into your car and drive off to work. The engine’s a bit sluggish today.

It usually is during the winter, but the old heap’s never let you down, right? What could possibly go wrong?

Before you know it, you’re sliding over an ice patch.

You test the brakes, but this only makes it worse. Then slam! you hit a snow bank, covering your car with snow and creating your own makeshift igloo.

You try to start the engine again after it stalled, but it looks like the battery is dead.

After several minutes of trying to force the door open, a quick look in your backseat lets you know you’re stuck in the worst way. No food, no gloves, no boots, no blankets.

Although the chances of this terrible chain of events ever happening are slim, many of the problems described above can give you a headache during the cold months if you don’t properly winterize your car. Just as it’s necessary for us to put on a coat, hat and gloves in cold weather, our cars need a similar kind of attention if they’re going to function at their best potential.

In this article, howstuffworks.com lays out the Top 5 tips for getting your car through the winter and staying safe out there during tough road conditions.

Tip 1: Keep supplies and tools in the car

The simplest thing you can do to combat the cold weather is to keep a few essential supplies and tools with you as you drive. You’ll obviously want a spare tire and the tools to change out a fl at, but it’s a good idea to keep some extra material in the trunk as well. Bottles of engine oil, washer fl uid and coolant all come in handy. An ice scraper is a necessity.

Tip 2: Check your car’s belts and hoses

The belts and hoses under your car’s hood are typically checked when the car is due for a tune-up. Even if you’re not getting a tune-up this winter, it doesn’t hurt to have a mechanic take a look at how everything is holding up around your engine. Cold temperatures can weaken belts and hoses, and if something snaps or breaks while you’re out on the road, a tow truck will be the only way to get moving again.

Tip 3: Replace windshield wipers and wiper fl uid

Low visibility can make driving in cold weather extremely dangerous, so it’s important to make sure the wiper blades are up to par. Your wiper blades are made out of rubber, and with time they’ll crack, split and deteriorate. It’s suggested that you replace your windshield wipers every six to 12 months. Keeping your wiper fl uid fi lled up is also a plus, as fl uid can assist in breaking up snow and ice on the windshield.

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Do you ever let your gas tank run on fumes until the very last moment, only to fi ll it up with about $15 worth of gas? Cold and constantly shifting temperatures can cause condensation to form on the walls of a gas tank in the red, and soon water will drip down and into the gas. It will eventually sink to the bottom, since water is heavier than gas, which is bad news -- if water fi nds its way into the fuel lines, it will freeze up, blocking any fl ow of gas to the engine.

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Sointula’s annual Winterfest began Saturday with a craft fair in two buildings that

included plenty of handmade items and homemade food. There are roughly 800 people in

the island community and it seemed all but a few showed the same night to take in So You Think You Can Kinda Dance Sointula? show at the Finnish Organizational Hall, where

talented members of the community entertained with song and dance numbers, a juggling

act — all of which were measured by a panel of three “judges.”

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Carmen Burrows and Betty Carlson were superb during their performance of “Baroque Fusion.”

River Dancer John Malthouse thrilled the crowd with his, um, moves.

David Shaughnessey and his brother Ralph Jr.

came from Alert Bay to sell carvings made by

their father and brother.

Tom Atkinson, of Nimpkish Height’s North Island Honey, holds some of his products while celebrating his 10th year at WinterFest.

Nothing says Sointula like pulla pulla bread. Maria Lansdowne shows off a few loaves of her homebaked bread for sale at the craft fair.

Folks crowded the F.O. Hall during the craft fair.

Sointula’s Nimfa Casson showcases a native Filipina dance.


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GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

The Vancouver Island North Tourism Advisory Committee (VINTAC) is requesting Expressions of Interest from within the Regional District of

Mount Waddington (RDMW) for 2012 committee membership.

The Vancouver Island North Tourism structure is a unique and innovative approach to community destination marketing. This structure includes a

staff member physically located in the region, dedicated to implementing the Regional Tourism Plan and coordinating marketing initiatives. The

Vancouver Island North region represents the municipalities of Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Alert Bay, Port Alice, and Rural Areas A, B, C & D.

VINTAC is an advisory committee of the RDMW, formed by regionally representative volunteer members, in the categories of Tourism Operator,

First Nation, and RDMW. The role of the committee includes: l Advising the Regional District on the annual business and marketing plans l Ensuring the Business Plan reflects regional priorities and committee input l Ensuring cooperative marketing and advertising initiatives have local support l Ensuring the Business Plan reflects the community needs and is not top-down

Interested? Please send a brief description of your professional background and why you would like to be considered for the committee.

Please include which community of the RDMW you are from.Submit to [email protected] by December 4, 2011.

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Do you have an interest in tourism on the North Island?Here’s your chance to get involved.

Gazette staffA North Island

youngster was one of

nine kids recognized

for their artwork in a

province-wide contest.

More than 870 chil-

dren entered in the

National Forest Week

art contest, held by

the Association of BC

Forest Professionals

(ABCFP) and the Truck

Loggers Association

(TLA), and drew what

the forest means to

them.

F i v e - y e a r - o l d

Cleo Furney, of Port

McNeill, was a runner-

up in the age 4 to 5

category.

The contest was

judged in Vancouver

Nov. 17 and each of

the winning entries

will be published in

the ABCFP and TLA

magazines and posted

on the websites of both

organizations.

Cleo’s family was

very proud of her.

“She’s a fantastic lit-

tle kid,” said grandfa-

ther and Port McNeill

mayor Gerry Furney.

The forest means ...

The artistic talents of a young Port McNeill girl were recently recognized.

Cleo Furney

Warm or cold, it’s all wet

The North Island got a bit of a dust-ing last week, but it didn’t hang around long.The long range fore-cast shows higher than normal tem-peratures for the weekend, but drop-ping to below normal the rest of the week. And oh yeah, there will be rain.

Mike D’Amour photo


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

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

November 25Commercial hockey

Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Devils at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

November 25-27Women’s hockey

Port Hardy Wild Women tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, free lunch for players Saturday and dance with live band Saturday night at Civic Centre; dance open to public, tickets $10. Games begin 6:15 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday. Info, Marnie, 250-949-0437.

November 26Rep hockey

North Island Eagles bantams host Oceanside, 2 p.m., Port McNeill. Eagles peewees host Oceanside, 2:30 p.m., Port Alice.

November 27Rep hockey

North Island Eagles peewees vs. Oceanside, 8:45 a.m., Port McNeill; bantams host Campell River, 11 a.m., Port McNeill.

B League hockeyStars vs. Smokers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

November 28B League hockey

North Islanders vs. Stars, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy.

December 2Commercial hockey

Islanders at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

December 2-4Minor hockey

Port Hardy novice tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle table, 50/50 draws. Game schedule tba.

CurlingBroughton Curling Club’s annual men’s open bonspiel in Port McNeill. Concession, lounge open. Info, Mike 250-949-1245 or Nick 250-956-2736.

William Grant of the Port McNeill peanut Cheetahs skates in on a breakaway against Port Hardy as North Island Eagles midget play-ers watch from behind the glass. The peanut game was halftime enter-tainment during Sunday's Hamper Fund benefit hockey game between the midgets and North Island Eagles alum-ni. Below, Ray Bono of the alumni fires a shot into the net behind midget goal-ie Troy Cadwell.

J.R. Rardon photos

Old-timers still have the touchJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL—

North Island Eagles

hockey standouts of the

past and present — and

most likely a few of the

future — shared the ice

at Chilton Arena and

entertained more than

200 spectators in a

hockey game to benefit

the Gazette Hamper

Fund.

The “old-timers”

showed they still

remembered their les-

sons, and imparted

a few to the current

Eagles midget squad

in snapping a 3-3 and

rolling to “victory” in

the fun game.

The final score was

a bit unclear, due to

officials and public-

address announcer

Clifford Rosback arbi-

trarily waving off the

occasional goal by the

alumni team. But John

Murgatroyd and Ray

Bono each had hat tricks

and Chris Dutcyvich

and Al Rushton

wreaked havoc on the

midgets’ shorthanded

blueliners working on

Murgatroyd’s line.

“We had to let the

old-timers get some

goals so they could

feel good about them-

selves,” midget coach

Rob Brittain cracked.

Brittain was in the

unique position of hav-

ing one son playing for

each team. Forward

Robbie skated for the

black-uniformed alum-

ni team and defense-

man Ty played for the

midgets.

But this game was

full of family con-

nections. The father-

son tandem of Bill

and Ryan Rushton of

Woss both skated for

the alumni, and sev-

eral more squared off

across the centre line.

Midgets Chad Bell and

Tyson Cadwallader

were opposed by their

fathers, Mike Bell and

Clint Cadwallader.

“It was a pile of fun,”

Clint Cadwallader

said. “Playing against

kids you’ve coached is

always a lot of fun.

I think it would be a

great idea if it contin-

ues on as a tradition.”

The Eagles hockey

program has long been

a contributor to the

Hamper Fund, which

provide holiday meals

and gifts to needy

North Island families.

That involvement will

continue, with each of

the association’s home

games in December

designated as ham-

per games. Fans are

encouraged to bring

donations of new toys

or non-perishable food

to drop in bins that will

be provided.

The public respond-

ed in a big way dur-

ing Sunday’s alumni

benefit game, quickly

overloading an eight-

foot table with food

and toys, and adding

more than $330 in cash

donations and through

a 50/50 prize draw.

The event was orga-

nized by Sue Bell and

Leighann Ruel, and

halftime entertainment

was provided by teams

of peanut players from

the Port McNeill and

Port Hardy minor

hockey associations,

who put on a vigorous

exhibition while the

big guys watched from

behind the glass.

Cadwallader said

recruiting for the alum-

ni team provided little

challenge.

“We didn’t have to do

much organizing,” he

said. “As long as some-

one puts it together, I

can see it continuing.”

Atom rally comes up short

Comox's Nolan Piket tumbles as Eagles atom Jackson Cole swoops in for the puck. J.R. Rardon photo

J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT ALICE—

Trailing 3-0 midway

through the second

period of Saturday’s

Vancouver Island

Hockey League game

with Comox, the North

Island Eagles atom

development team had

done little to inspire the

home crowd.

By the end, they had

that crowd in a scream-

ing frenzy.

A goal by hometown

boy Jackson Cole with

1:56 drew the Eagles

within 6-5 and the

team threw a flurry of

shots at the Comox net

in the wild final sec-

onds before the Chiefs

escaped the arena with

the win.

“They came back hard,

and that was good to

see,” atoms coach Marty

Gage said of his squad.

“But I’m not happy. I

told the kids, ‘We can’t

beat a team of that cali-

ber without playing the

full 60 minutes.”

Ryan Patterson got

the Eagles’ rally going

with a goal at 12:14 of

the second period, and

Benton Browne scored

20 seconds later to

make it a 3-2 game.

Carson Strang scored

twice off assists from

Clayton Bono.

Michael McLaughlin

and Avary Miller

shared duties in goal.

Payton Laming, Liem

Wadhams, Luke Gage,

Tianna Walkus and

Browne had assists.

www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, November 24, 201118 Sports & Recreation

If you know someone who should be the Athlete of the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225.

COLTTON SLATERThe Port McNeill defenseman scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the Eagles midgets pulled away for a 6-2 win over Kerry Park Saturday.

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With the baby-boomers coming into the senior part of their lives, Type II diabetes in on the rise. It’s good to become familiar with some of the symptoms of this disease: blurred vision, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, slow healing of infections and increased appetite, thirst and urination. See your doctor if you are concerned.

In the U.S., the manufacturer of the main acetaminophen brand, Tylenol, has reduced the maximum daily dose from 4000 mg to 3000mg. That new maximum represents two extra-strength tablets three times daily. In Canada, the maximum daily dose is still 4000 mg. It is important to read the labels on all over-the-counter medications because some cold preparations contain acetaminophen as well.

Here’s another good motivator to help smokers quit. People who are having joint surgery like a hip or knee replacement will have fewer complications if they don’t smoke. Smokers had a greater chance of surgical site infections and other complications and slower healing than non-smokers.

The bright colours used by artist like Renoir, Rubens and Dufy were made with paints containing heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, arsenic, cobalt and lead. These artists all suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and these heavy metals may have been partly responsible. Today’s paints don’t contain these metals.

Going on a winter holiday this year? Remember to bring enough of your prescribed medication with you. It often isn’t easy to find the right medications in foreign countries.

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Midgets roll past Kerry ParkJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT ALICE—Coltton

Slater was an unlikely

source to kick-start the

North Island Eagles midget

offence Saturday.

But the defenseman bur-

ied a point shot for the

go-ahead goal and followed

with another shot redirected

for a score by teammate

Robert Cahill as the midg-

ets pulled away for a 6-2

Vancouver Island Hockey

League victory over the

Kerry Park Islanders.

The Eagles started slowly

and trailed 1-0 after surren-

dering a goal just 2:28 into

the opening period while

the visitors skated with a

5-on-3 advantage.

But Chad Bell slipped

home a backhand midway

through the period to tie

the score, and Slater’s goal

7:04 into the second start-

ed a string of four straight

Eagles goals as the hosts

took control of the contest.

“The first 10 minutes

those guys came out hard

on us,” midget coach

Rob Brittain said of the

Islanders. “Once they set-

tled down and stayed out

of the penalty box, the boys

played well.”

Indeed, over the final 40

minutes, the Eagles domi-

nated in special teams

play. The midgets scored

four power-play goals and

capped the scoring on a

shorthanded tally by Taylor

Logan after Kerry Park

pulled within 5-2 with five

minutes remaining.

“We have been practicing

on (special teams),” said

Brittain. “Everything we

practiced they put into play.

And a couple extra fancy

things we didn’t teach

‘em.”

Cahill finished with two

goals and two assists and

Mitchell Walker added a

goal for the Eagles. Ethan

Shaw and Bell each had

two assists and Tyson

Cadwallader, Riley Browne,

Malcolm Browne, Slater

and Walker each had single

helpers.

Stevyn Ruel picked up the

win in net for the Eagles,

who must turn around and

travel to Kerry Park this

weekend for a road rematch

with the Islanders.

“They’re gonna come out

Peanut Gallery

Left, Luke Harmison of the Comox Timbits peanuts collides with Jack Barrett of the Port McNeill Cheetahs during the Port Hardy peanut jam-boree Saturday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. At right, Port Hardy's Mason Miller jumps in front of Comox's Dennis Fagan as they duel in the corner.

J.R. Rardon photos

Robert Cahill of the North Island Eagles midgets lifts a backhand over the glove of Kerry Park goalie Jonathan Dayton for a goal during the Eagles' 6-2 league victory at Port Alice Arena Saturday. J.R. Rardon photo

Gazette staffCurtis McCarrick of Port

Hardy assisted on both

goals as the North Island

Silvertips skated to a 2-2 tie

with the Vancouver Giants

in B.C. Major Midget

League hockey action in

Nanaimo Sunday.

McCarrick, co-MVP for

the North Island Eagles

bantam squad last season,

is joined on the Silvertips

this season by defenseman

Derian Hamilton of Port

McNeill.

Grayson on movePort Hardy’s Lucas

Grayson, who broke into

the Western Hockey League

last season as a 16-year-old

with the Red Deer Rebels,

was traded last month to the

league’s Everett Silvertips.

McCarrick assists

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Whalers cruise past Hardy in tourney Gazette staffThe host Port Hardy

Whalers had hoped for

a higher placement in

the playoff round of the

Port McNeill Minor

Hockey bantam tourna-

ment Sunday at Chilton

Regional Arena.

Instead, they took out

their frustration on Port

Hardy with a 10-0 win

over the Hawks in the

tourney’s fifth-place

matchup.

Adrian Walker-

Burroughs and Jacob

Foldy each had hat

tricks in the one-sided

win between the North

Island rivals.

The Whalers finished

with the same record

as Nanaimo follow-

ing pool play, and had

beaten Nanaimo 7-3 in

the teams’ first-round

meeting. But Nanaimo

claimed a tiebreaker on

point differential and

moved into the third-

place game, where it

drubbed Campbell

River 8-3.

The championship was

won by Port Alberni,

which finished an

unbeaten run with a

4-1 win over Comox in

the final.

Jaden Standiforth

added two goals and

Tyren Dustin and

Brandon Saunders

scored in Port McNeill’s

win Sunday.

Dustin had a hat trick

in the earlier win over

Nanaimo.

Port McNeill Minor Hockey

Bantam Tournament

At Chilton Regional ArenaNov. 19-20

Championship: Port Alberni 4, Comox 13rd-4th: Nanaimo 8, Campbell River 35th-6th: Port McNeill 10, Port Hardy 0Port McNeill goals: Adrian Walker-Burroughs 3, Jacob Foldy 3, Jaden Standiforth 2, Tyren Dustin, Brandon Saunders. Assists: Walker-Burroughs 2, Standiforth, Dustin.

Round-robin

Port Alberni 7, Campbell River 2Port McNeill 7, Nanaimo 3Port McNeill goals: Dustin 3, Evan Heslop, Walker-Burroughs, Brandon Saunders, Evan Gordon-Valan. Assists: Saunders 2, Dustin, Foldy.Comox 13, Port Hardy 2Port Hardy goals: Jayden Paul, Fabian Johnson. Assists: Corey Pearson 2, Danielle Dawson.Campbell River 4, Port McNeill 2

Port McNeill goals: Dustin, Foldy.Port Alberni 4, Comox 3Nanaimo 14, Port Hardy 0Port Alberni 16, Port McNeill 6Port McNeill goals: Dustin 2, Saunders 2, Standiforth 2. Assists: Saunders 2, Walker-Burroughs, Standiforth.Campbell River 8, Port Hardy 1Port Hardy goal: Adam Nelson. Assist: Kristian Jensen.Comox 9, Nanaimo 0

Adrian Walker-Burroughs of the Port McNeill bantams gets off a pass from his knee under pressure from Port Hardy's Corey Pearson during Sunday's playoff game. J.R. Rardon photo

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for

a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that BC Timber Sales (BCTS), Seaward

(tlasta) Business Area in Port McNeill advertises that the

successful bidder for Timber Sale License (TSL) A88776

will make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands

and Natural Resource Operations, North Island – Central

Coast District Office for a License of Occupation –

Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1413644 situated

on Provincial Crown land located in Baronet Passage,

West Cracroft Island.

For a copy of the application or to make written

comments contact Cyndy Grant, Tenures Forester,

Box 7000, 2217 Mine Rd, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0,

[email protected] OR Darrell Lissell, Forest

Technician, Box 7000, 2217 Mine Rd., Port McNeill, BC,

V0N 2R0, [email protected].

Comments can also be posted online at

http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.

jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending

The application will be available for review and

comment for 30 days from November 17, 2011.

Comments will be received until 4:30 p.m. on

December 19, 2011. The district office may not be able

to consider comments received after this date.

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

the district office.

B a r o n e t P a s s a g e

Map of:West Cracroft Foreshore(shown in bold black)Scale: 1:50,000Area: 5.2 Hectares

W E S T

I S L A N DH A R B L E D O W N

C R A C R O F TI S L A N D

I would like to thank the people of Port Hardy who voted for me. A special thanks to those who worked tirelessly on my campaign. Now that the election is over, let's all roll up our sleeves and work together to make Port Hardy an even better place!

Thank you...

-Russ

At the finish line

Triport motocross riders gather with their bikes and trophies at the close of the 2011 fall season. Kneeling: Jason Abernethy and Nathan Watt. Standing: Kyle Klaric, Stuart Abernethy, Mark Ellis and Brody Low.

Photo submitted

Wild host tourneyGazette staffPORT HARDY—

The Port Hardy Wild

Women’s Hockey

Tournamemt returns

for the fifth year begin-

ning Friday at 6:15 p.m.

at Don Cruickshank

Memorial Arena.

Seven teams are reg-

istered for the three-

day tourney, which

features a free lunch

for all players Saturday

and the annual Wild

Women Dance, with

a live band, beginning

at 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

The 19-over dance is

open to the public;

tickets are $10 each.

In the arena, games

run from 8:30 a.m. to

6:15 p.m. Saturday and

playoff follow Sunday

from 9 a.m. to 2:30

p.m.

A raffle table will

offer numerous prizes.

For more info, call

Marnie at 250-949-

0437.

Curling on, offA ladies bonspiel ten-

tatively scheduled for

this weekend at Fort

Rupert Curling Club

has been cancelled due

to conflict with the

Wild hockey tourney.

Next weekend,

Broughton Curling

Club of Port McNeill

will host its annual

Men's Open Bonspiel

beginning Friday night.

Finals set for Sunday.

For info, call Mike at

250-949-1245 or Nick

at 250-956-2736.

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Black PressVICTORIA – With participation in elections

declining at every level, B.C.’s new chief elec-

toral officer wants to extend voter registration to

16-year-olds while they are in high school.

Keith Archer released a report Monday suggest-

ing the government consider that move, to get

more young people registered and ready to vote

when they turn 18. Currently the lowest level of

participation is in the 18-to-25 age group, as well

as the lowest number of registered voters.

“Our sense is that by introducing a provisional

voter register, we’ll be able to communicate with

young voters earlier on, and probably to do so as

part of their high school social studies curricu-

lum,” Archer said. “And partnering with social

studies curriculum developers provides us with

a real opportunity to enhance civics education

within that group, and to address generally the

importance of voting in a democracy.”

Attorney General Shirley Bond said Monday

she supports the idea in principle, especially after

Saturday’s municipal elections where fewer than

one in three eligible voters took part in many

communities.

“We simply have to look at the elections that

took place on the weekend,” Bond told reporters.

“We need to make sure we look at how we get our

participation numbers up, and what better place to

start than young people.”

B.C. wants teens to vote

Thank-You

The Royal Canadian Legion BC-Yukon Command Branch 281(Port McNeill), Branch 237(Port Hardy), Branch 198(Alert Bay) and Branch 180(Port Alice) thanks all those persons, and organizations who attended, participated in and assisted with the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Friday, November 11th, 2011.

Also, a grateful thank-you to those local individuals, businesses, schools and government agencies that donated to our annual Poppy and Remembrance Campaign this year and in previous years, your support is greatly appreciated.

“Recognition of Excellence”

Awards & GalaThe Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the

following businesses and persons for their support in the production of the 2011

business and community awards.

Special thanks to Gordon Henschel and the Generation Gap Band, Jennifer Lloyd, Sportsman

Steak & Pizza for a fine meal, Miss Kate Pineda on piano and the Chamber Gala Committee for the

lovely evening!

Strategic Forest Management

Western Forest Products

Timberland Sports Centre

Peoples Drug Mart Oceanview Driving

SchoolThe Black Bear

Resort

Grateful appreciation to the following Sponsors of this year’s Award evening:

To all the People of Port McNeill

Thank Youfor your tremendous support.

I am proud to be your mayor.— Gerry Furney

Thank You

A sincere thank you to my family, friends and neighbours for the

kindness and help I received during and after my surgery.

The phone calls, cards, visits, flowers, food, books, movies, rides,

walks and care of my dog helped make my recovery so much

easier.

Your kindness was very much appreciated so thanks again.

Joanne Parker

Port Alice Henny Penny Playgroup Executive, Parents and Students wish to thank the following for their extremely generous donations and for volunteering their time. Without you our new, much loved playground would not have been possible:

Orca Sand & Gravel-Pea GravelNeucel Specialty Cellulose-$500 donationRod Watson-Dump truck and deliveryAlderwood Acres-Wood for surroundLou Klein Beekman & Curtis Ager- Teeter-totter removalAaron Neely-Bobcat ground levelling

Success By Six-$1500 grantFP Foods-Coffee for install volunteersBill Feader-TractorThe Village of Port AliceSchool District #85Seaview SchoolPort Alice Lions Club.

Thanks so much to everyone!

— Thank You! —

Thank YouThank you Port Hardy for

your vote of confidence, to my election team for your

hard work, my family and friends.

We have a great new council team who are as passionate

about this community as I am.

I look forward to working together to make Port Hardy the best place to be.

And Now…To Work…

This year’s municipal election saw 56% of Port McNeill come out and vote – good turnout – far better than the provincial average!

Even better – many young people voted for the very first time – well done!

You have elected a mayor and council that will work hard on your behalf to build Port McNeill’s future – a town that our seniors, working people, young families and children are proud to call home.

You have elected a council that will listen, discuss, and represent your concerns whether you voted or not . . . because you are a citizen of Port McNeill and that’s important.

As a councillor I look forward to hearing your ideas and concerns. I will always find time in my schedule to talk. Should you want to connect with me via email - I can be reached at [email protected]

I am thrilled to represent you for another three years – Thank you for your support.

Best regards,Shirley AcklandCouncillor, Port McNeill

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HURRY, IT ENDS NOVEMBER 30TH, 2011

Aleister GwynneGazette staffThe number of homeless people on the North Island has been increas-

ing rapidly and a meeting is being held Dec. 1 at Seven Hills Golf Course

to find out why. The meeting is being organized by Shane Thomas of the

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) who invites all concerned citi-

zens to attend.

Thomas encourages a variety of people in the community to make their

insights heard, including First Nations, property managers and owners,

housing advocates, and regional government officials.

There is little information regarding the homeless crisis, but a wide variety

of people of all ages are considered at risk of homelessness.

Compounding the problem is the deterioration of housing currently avail-

able, and lack of access for the physically disabled.

“We want people to stay here or come here, to do that we need suitable

accommodation,” said Nikki Shaw, Port Hardy councillor and chair of the

homelessness and housing committee. The meeting is to be the next step in

finding out the nature and extent of the problem and addressing it.

The meeting will be held Dec. 1 at Seven Hills Golf Course 3:30 p.m. to

6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided.

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December 5th, 2011To be held at 7:00 p.m. in

the

Village of Port Alice

Council Chambers

Madeline McDonald

Administrator

Dated: November 18th, 2011

Village of Port Alice

NOTICE

INAUGURAL MEETING OF

COUNCIL

Heading south to escape

the rain?Make sure you’re protected with our Coastal Freedom Travel Medical Insurance.

Co n f l i c t s

b e t w e e n

humans and

bears continue to pres-

ent a growing problem

on the North Island,

the root cause of that

conflict often being

insecure human food

and garbage.

It’s usually the same

offenders that have

a lackadaisical atti-

tude towards

this issue,

and com-

ments such

as: “There’s

not an issue

with bear

populations

here, so what if a few

bears get shot.” I could

say the same about

humans. Education

has been around for a

few decades surround-

ing the issue of gar-

bage habituated bears,

it’s time the hammer

is used to deal with

offenders.

This past week the

B.C. government gave

the Wildlife Act teeth

that would allow com-

munities and authori-

ties to issue $240 fines

against those who fail

to follow proper waste

disposal practices.

At last years fall fair,

74 per cent of North

Islanders surveyed by

Bear Smart BC Society

support offenders being

ticketed, so will North

Island communities

follow through in pun-

ishing offenders?

In Port Hardy they’ve

been striving towards

earning Bear Smart Community Status by

the B.C. Ministry of

Environment.

Such status is posi-

tive for visitors coming

to our region, and there

could be some financial

rewards, as the prov-

ince looks at commu-

nities that have signed

on to being carbon

neutral, OCP’s with a

vision, and provincial

certification such as

Bear Smart, which will

assist in putting us at

the head of the line

for various grants and

funding projects.

There’s another

issue that may come

into play — liabil-

ity. To date

we’ve been

lucky on the

North Island

as we’ve not

had a serious

mauling or

death caused

by a habituated bear.

Every year in B.C. you

read about individu-

als being mauled by

human fed habituated

bears, sooner or later

it will occur here if we

don’t clean up our act.

The stats on bear calls

over the last sixyears

reflect that bears know

they can get an easy

meal in certain North

Island communities.

As you can see by

the stats, there are dips;

usually this is where

COs have dealt with

aggressive bears, but

the void they leave will

be filled by other bears

that will most likely

become habituated

because of our indif-

ference to the issue.

We need to be aware

of local businesses and

residents that continue

to leave garbage unnse-

cured, for they may be

putting bears at risk

and, just as important-

ly, members of your

family. You need to

inform the authorities

and document the inci-

dents in case any mem-

ber of your community

is mauled or killed by a

habituated bear. There

may be recourse going

after the individuals in

the court system. Sadly

this may be the only

way to get the message

through.

Being Bear Smart is

good for bears, good

for people, good for

community image,

a potential bonus in

applying for certain

grants and funding,

and allows our conser-

vation Officers to deal

with bigger environ-

mental issues that con-

cern our communities.

Our Backyardwith Lawrence

Woodall

Situation unbearable

Bear calls over the past six years, start-ing in 2006 and ending 2011 (as of Nov. 17).

Port Hardy: 179-277-225-68-117-302

Port McNeill: 50-50-332-28-43-415

Port Alice: 44-32-82-38-13-43

On the roof! Roof!Zeus catches some sun while keeping watch on the neighbour-hood from the roof of Vadim Stavrikov and Tanya Kellar’s home in Port McNeill.

J.R. Rardon

Bright SparksStephanie Hobbs presents sashes to new members of the Port Hardy Sparks at Eagle View Elementary School last month. Second year girls received badges.

Sandy Grenier

WINTER SNOW PLOWING & SANDING

A REMINDERThe winter sanding and snow plowing season is upon us. DO NOT PARK vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, boats, etc.), basketball hoops or other equipment on District roadways as they interfere with plowing and sanding activities.

District of Port Hardy Operational Services(tel) 250-949-7779 (fax) 250-949-7465

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERSSNOW & RUBBISH REMOVAL

Bylaw 14-2005 - Maintenance of Boulevards

Sec 4(a): An owner or occupier of real property shall:

i) remove snow or ice from a sidewalk or footpath bordering his real property by 10:00 a.m. each day; and

ii) remove rubbish from a pedestrian facility bordering his real property by 10:00 a.m. each day.

Sec 4(b): An owner or occupier of real property shall remove snow, ice and rubbish from any roof or other part of any structure thereon adjacent to any portion of any highway or sidewalk if the snow, ice and rubbish constitute a hazard to person or property.

In doing the above, no person shall use corrosive material or willfully damage any District property.

For further details of the bylaw, please contact the Municipal Office (tel) 250-949-6665 (fax) 250-949-7433 or email: [email protected]

District of Port Hardy

Bears are emotional and go into a major funk when they lose their mothers, like this cub did, says the author.

Larry Woodall


RANDY KENNETH PICKFORDJune 26, 1956- November 11, 2011

Randy was born in Broadview Saskatchewan. As a child he lived in Baker Lake N.W.T., The Pas Man., Victoria, B.C., and the family ultimately settled in Nimpkish Lake, B.C. where Randy continued to call home.

Randy went to work for Canfor for over 33 years. During that time he became a well known resident of Nimpkish, and the Port McNeill area, and was referred to respectively as “Big R”.

A natural, self taught musician, Randy could play just about anything he set his mind to. He just had an ear for it. “Big R” was an accurate judge of character, and was always friendly and generous. Although he lived a solitary life, he would always welcome company, and enjoyed a good gathering. He had a clever sense of humour that one might miss if not paying attention. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

He was predeceased by his sister Pamela, mother Mae, and father Ken Pickford. He is survived by his brother Dave (Diedre), Brian (Nancy) Sisters Cheryl (Mike) Stacey (Bob), nephews Mike and Alex, and niece Jennifer.

A celebration of life will be held on November 26th, 2011 at Olympic View Golf Club, 643 Latoria, Colwood,B.C. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

DEATHS

The Village of Zeballos requires a Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant.You are a highly motivated individual with excellent public relation skills. You are able to multi

task and can pay attention to detail.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful applicant will perform a variety

of duties including telephone and front counter reception to residents and visitors, office and

supplies management and secretarial support to the CAO as directed.

The bookkeeping duties include but are not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable,

month end journal entries and bank reconciliations.

You are experienced with established office practices and possess excellent computer skills

including MS Office Suite. Local government experience is an asset.

The preference is for a permanent full time employee available immediately or as soon as

possible. A competitive wage is offered dependent upon skills and experience.

To apply please email or fax with a cover letter and resume including relevant work references

to Eileen Lovestrom, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Zeballos. [email protected] fax:

250-761-4331 by December 12, 2011.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Village of

ZEBALLOS

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

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Call250-949-8928

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE of Arts & Crafts. Port McNeill Community Hall and Old School. Sat. Dec. 3/11. 11am-4pm. FMI call 250-956-3673, 250-956-4400, 250-956-3770.

INFORMATION

CRISIS LINE

250-949-6033or

250-974-5326Alert Bay/Kingcome

DEATHS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1-877-379-6652.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance edu-cation, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month pro-gram is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERGwww.stenbergcollege.com


HEAVY EQUIPMENTOPERATOR TRAINING

Get Practical SkillsThat Get Jobs

Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio.

1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130www.viu.ca/

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

HELP WANTED

Looking for a NEW job?www.bcjobnetwork.com

HELP WANTED

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC.is looking for Class 1 Super-Bfl atdeck drivers. Safety andPerformance Bonuses, bene-fi ts package, drug & alcoholpolicy. 2 years experience pre-ferred. We will provide trans-portation to Southern Alberta.Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228or fax resume to 403-647-2763

HELP WANTED

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.ptmcfullgospel.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]

Sunday Worship - 9:00am

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

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Pine bedroom suite (queen headbrd/footbrd,

two night tables, armoire, dresser/ mirror):

$650.00

Girls princess canopy white bedroom suite

(twin headbrd/footbrd, student desk with hutch,

dresser/ mirror): $650.00

Two double beds with frames: 150.00 each

Student work station with chair: $100.00

Student desk with chair: $50.00

Two dressers: $35.00 each

Pine coffee table/end tables: $200.00

Matching sofa, love seat & arm chair: $850.00

Computer work station: $75.00

Table lamps/floor lamp: $75.00

Brass headbrd/footbrd: $75.00

58” projection TV: $300.00

Wall unit: $150.00

20” TV/VCR combo: $50.00

8 person sectional sofa with recliner and

hideabed – matching arm chair: $250.00

Matching sofa, loveseat and armchair: $450.00

6 person patio set: $75.00

Beautiful cream and maple dining set –

comes with 6 chairs, but can seat 10 with leafs

– matching buffet and hutch. All pieces in

excellent condition: $850.00

For more information, to view, or to have photos emailed call 250-949-1213

MOVINGEverything must GO!

Dave Landon Motors is seeking applications

for the position of Service Advisor in our

North Island Ford dealership.

The successful candidate must possess

superior customer relation skills, have

good automotive aptitude, be proficient

with computer use and have the ability to

manage time and prioritize tasks.

If you feel you have the skills required to

make a contribution to our company, please

email your resume to [email protected]

SERVICE ADVISOR

DUNCAN/COWICHANHooktender wanted. Machine experience an asset. Wage and benefi ts as per USW Collective agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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

PARTS COUNTER PERSON

Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay

competitive wages and offer benefi ts package.Email resume to:[email protected]

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.

HELP WANTED

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SALES

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTManager - generates sales for existing products/services and identifi es new opportunities. Requirements: Bachelor’s De-gree (or higher) in Business, Marketing, plus additional training in sales, management, communications; 5+years demonstrated success in busi-ness development and sales. How to apply: see http://www.ethoscmg.com/op-portunities.html for full details.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BODY MAN fully qualifi ed or 2nd or 3rd year apprentice. Benefi ts. Wages dependent upon experience. Call (250)287-8258 or fax resume 250-287-2432.

WWORK ANTED

LOG LOADER Operator available for camp work. 12 years exp. Call 250-902-7401.

HELP WANTED


TRADES, TECHNICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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PERSONAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal

since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

FOR SALE Smooth glass top cook stove. 5 yrs old, excellent condition. $125 OBO. Call 250-9493022 or 250230-3596.

FREE ITEMS

WANTED: A loving home for a cute, potty trained house bun-ny. Lola is a small brown lop-ear rabbit, loves to be scratched behind the ears and on the jaw, spayed, 6 years old. Call 604-989-5994.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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


CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALEMERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

PORT HARDY- Seeking a Tutor for my 11 yr. old son. Subject is grade 6 math. 250-949-6754 after 5pm.

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

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]

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

HADDINGTON COURTAPARTMENTS

PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated

apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building.

Free cable.Furnished suites available.

Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365

KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILLNEWLY RENOVATED

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

& inclusions.Includes free cable.

Phone Ron and Linda250-956-3365

PORT HARDY- 2 bdrm apt in Beaver Harbour area, in suite laundry. Available Dec 1. N/S. $700. 250-949-6084.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT HARDY Large 3 bdrm condo, secure building & caretaker on site. W/D in unit. N/P, N/S. Avail imm. Heat & hot water included. $725/mo. Ref. req. Lease options, free month rent. Call 250-949-7085 after 5pm.

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

PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.

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

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

References a must.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 Shorncliffe St.

P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC

2 bdr unit avail Nov. 1new kitchen and fl ooring

includesFridge/stove, blinds, private

parking stall, locker, laundry on premises.Quiet, adult building,

non smoking, no pets.References required.

Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501Appointment to view.

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

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]

Payton Laming of

Port McNeill cuts the glare

while watching hockey at

Port Alice Arena Saturday.

J.R. Rardon photo

smile...of the week.

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

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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 furnishedMove in incentive

on approvalReferences 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

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

COAL HARBOUR 2 bdrm modular home w/ panoramic ocean view, $550/mo. Call 1-250-830-7123.

PORT HARDY: 4 bdrm, 2 bath house for rent. Rent nego-tiable with term. Phone 250-923-9842.

SOINTULA: NEW one bdrm on small hobby farm. Pri-vate,quiet, partially furnished. Utilities & Satellite incl. Wheel-chair accessible. Refs re-quired. $700. 250-973-6429.

STORAGE

SUITES, LOWER

PORT HARDY Bachelor suite Includes hydro, laundry, sat tv &

wireless internet. N/PReferences required

Avail. Dec. 1st $550/mo.

Call 250-949-6754.

SUITES, UPPER

PORT HARDY: Bright spa-cious 3 bdrm upstairs suite in duplex next to Avalon School. Byng Rd. Shared laundry room downstairs. $600/mo. 250-288-3652.

RENTALS

SUITES, UPPER

PORT HARDY- upstairs of a house, 6400 Chatham Ave (just across the road from Sto-rey’s Beach) bright, spacious rooms, 3 bdrms, wood F/P, 2 decks, D/W, shared laundry. Refs. Looking for responsible long term [email protected]

TOWNHOUSES

PORT HARDY: Central, like new, 2 bdrm, $675. Avail. Immed. (604)418-3626 or email: [email protected] HARDY: Central, like new, in gated comm., 3 bdrm, $800. Avail. Immed. (604)418-3626 email [email protected]

WANTED TO RENT

ACCOMMODATION WANT-ED, month of February only. Canadian Ranger from Nuna-vut, 56 years old. Willing to pay or trade accommodation [have house on ocean in cen-tral Arctic. call [867]983-2107WAREHOUSE RENTAL re-quired- 2000sq ft shed with 150 amp+ 03 phase power & overhead door. Hydrocarbon contaminated premises pre-ferred. Facility will be used for processing used motor-oil la-beled as hazardous material. [email protected].

TRANSPORTATION

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1993 SIERRA 5th Wheel. 28’, winter special. Needs TLC. 250-949-5114.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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Vigil for missing momThe Comox Valley Transition

Society sponsored a vigil for

Angeline Pete, a young aboriginal

woman originally from Quatsino

who’s been missing from her

home in North Vancouver since

May.

Family members say Angeline

was beaten and “had her lip split

open” the night before she

went missing.

Police have since turned

the case over to the serious

crime unit.

There is grave concern

about Pete’s well-being as

she has not contacted fam-

ily and friends and there has

been no activity in her bank

account.

Angeline grew up in

Quatsino and has family

and friends in the Comox

Valley.

When Angeline’s cous-

in, Tracy Glover, recently

approached the Transition

Society to ask for help with

a vigil, “We knew right away

this was something we want-

ed to support her with,” said

Anne Davis, program co-

ordinator at the Transition

Society.

“Our agency works every

day with women who have

been assaulted, and with their

families,” she said.

“More than 500 Canadian

aboriginal women are missing

and/or have been murdered over

the last couple of decades.”

Angeline’s family held a

press conference last month in

front of the building where the

Missing Women’s Commission

of Inquiry is reviewing the police

investigation into the disap-

pearance of scores of women

from the Downtown Eastside of

Vancouver.

Angeline’s aunt said her niece

was a free spirit, but “never a

druggie” and always stayed in

contact with her family.

There’s been recent informa-

tion Angeline may have hitch-

hiked north through B.C. along

Highway 16, the Highway of

Tears where many aboriginal

women have disappeared over the

last few decades.

“We all miss her and want to

bring her home safe and sound,”

said cousin Tracy.

“She has a seven-year-old son

who misses her a great deal and

doesn’t understand why his mom

isn’t around.”

The vigil was held on the lawn

of the Courtenay courthouse, 5

p.m Nov. 23.

It’s winter storm season and you may experience power outages. BC Hydro will work to restore your power quickly to minimize disruption to your home and family.

Once fully in place across the province, BC Hydro smart meters will report power outages instantly, allowing us to restore your power faster. This is just one reason why smart meters are a key investment in our electricity system.

To report a power outage, call us at 1888 POWERON (769-3766)

or *HYDRO (*49376) on your mobile phone. And learn about

preparing for storm season at bchydro.com/outages

WE WANT TO MAKE OUTAGES AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. AND WE NEED YOUR HELP.

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family and possessions with our Coastal Distinction Home Insurance.

Quatsino-born Angeline Pete, a mom of a young boy, is still missing and may have disappeared on the so-called Highway of Tears.

photo supplied

Christmas at the MallTHUNDERBIRD MALL’S

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Friday, November 25th & Saturday, November 26th

Annual Craft FairEntertainment for the entire

familyTwiggly Wiggly the Clown

North Island Community BandCoombs Country Candy

Christmas Tree light up Friday, November 25th

7:00 pm

Saturday at 1:00pm

“The Centre of It All!”


november 24, 2011

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