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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—The

Coal Harbour Community Club has some hard labour ahead of it in the coming months.

And its members couldn’t be happier.

The North Island Heritage Society, following the lead of the Regional District of Mount Waddington Board

of Directors, gave its stamp of approval last week to a proposal by the Coal Harbour group to house the historic Hornsby Crawler steam tractor — provided the community fulfills its commitment to preparing a site for the machine’s display and protection by Sept. 15.

“I’m looking forward to the big grand opening,”

NIHS president Hiltje Ramsey said in the wake of applause that followed the vote on the motion, which took place during the soci-ety’s Apr. 11 annual gen-eral meeting.

The CHCC can now move ahead with fund-raising efforts to install a concrete pad for the 25-ton tracked machine in a 1940s-era RAF building

that more recently served as Coal Harbour’s commu-nity hall before falling into disuse in the 1990s.

Once the pad is in place, heritage society members agreed, the Hornsby can be moved to Coal Harbour from the Lemare Lake Logging Co. yard south of Port McNeill, where it has been sitting since last August.

Before last week’s heri-tage society approval, the CHCC was stuck in a Catch-22. The group has the property, which has been transferred to the RDMW under a heritage registry bylaw require-ment, and volunteer help ready to roll up its sleeves

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Heritage society OK’s Hornsby move

A O’TooleGazette staffPORT HARDY—The School

District 85 Board of Trustees could not find agreement on the borders of new electoral areas during last week’s board meeting.

The battle lines at the table were

clearly defined however, as the contentious issue drew spirited debate.

The current composition of trustees reflects areas defined in 1989, with the seven members made up of two representatives for Port Hardy and one each for Port

McNeill, Port Alice, Alert Bay, Western Zone and Eastern Zone.

In the years since the boundaries were defined the population on the North Island has declined and the dispersal of residents across the region is markedly different.

As a result, the distribution of

representatives no longer mirrors the distribution of the population, with Port Hardy and Port McNeill underrepresented by population and the other areas comparatively

Trustees debate board makeup

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Kianna Schmidt and Abby Roberts of Port Alice lead the “wave” on the Himalaya ride during the West Coast Amusements carni-val stop in Port Hardy Saturday. See more images from the day on page 13.

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Gazette staffPort Hardy Council

heard about the future of the town’s past last week as Port Hardy Museum curator Jane Hutton appeared as a delegate to give an update on events and activities at the muse-um.

Hutton invited councillors to attend the opening of the museum’s newest tem-porary exhibit April 20 as it unveils its “Changing Times in Holberg” collection.

Exploring Holberg’s colourful and varied past, Hutton hopes the exhibit will, “edu-cate visitors who have no clue there was ever anything else to Holberg besides the Scarlet Ibis,” she explained to laughs from the council.

The exhibit will run throughout the sum-mer and the public is also invited to attend the opening celebra-tion from 1-4 p.m. Apr. 20.

Hutton also told council that the muse-um has taken on new employees, one on a short-term basis through the NIEFS Skills for Success pro-gram.

In addition, council

heard that the muse-um hosted a pair of local authors in the past year, while the gift shop continues to grow, building on a good working rela-tionship with other businesses.

“We’ve had what we think of as a very successful year,” said Hutton.

The councillors commended Hutton on the work she has done at the museum, Mayor Bev Parnham noting the museum has become, “almost like another visitors’ centre.”

Towns without

peopleCouncillors dis-

cussed the contentious issue of towns without people after receiving correspondence from Gerry Taft, the mayor of Invermere.

The issue arose in response to the for-mation a municipal-ity at Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort, a planned moun-tain resort close to Invermere.

Taft requested sup-port for a resolution

seeking the involve-ment of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities in a judicial review of the constitutionality of the municipality’s cre-ation.

As a planned resort, the municipality was formed despite the town not having a single resident. The resolution express-es concern over the precedent of allow-ing a municipality to be created without a voting public to elect its members, saying that the existence of unelected councils “threatens democrat-ic principles and the credibility of local governments.”

Coun. Janet Dorward expressed concern that “changing legislation could quash economic development.”

Coun. Jessie Hemphill explained that the resolution is “not looking for a change of legislation, just enforcement of the current rules.” She fur-ther clarified that the District of Invermere was not trying to stop the resort project, but is concerned about the process by which the mayor and council were appointed.

Mayor Parnham said the issue was a lack of consultation with First Nations, the Regional District and others. “What that’s saying to local government is that land-use decisions can be made without your input. It begs a lot of discussion.”

Councillors voted to support the resolution.

Musical rideCouncillors gave

approval to the Rotary Club of Port Hardy’s request for permission to host the RCMP Musical Ride this August at Storey’s Beach.

Coun. Dorward, chair of the Rotarian group hosting the event, recused her-self from discussions to avoid any potential conflict of interest, but was called back in minutes later as the remaining councillors needed little debate on the topic.

The Rotary Club requested use of the District’s facilities by the beach and the use of barriers to restrict beach access to tick-et holders during the event, slated for 4-7 p.m. on Aug. 7, the motion passing unop-posed.

New museum exhibit slated Council Meeting

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Buns for fundsUpper left: Overwaitea Foods employees Dar Graves, Helen Jensen, Dan Parohl and Janice Traverse helped raise funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital with a hot dog barbe-cue in front of the Port Hardy store Saturday.Below left: Cole Klughart, left, con-templates a selec-tion of chips while his sister, Carly, gets her hot dog from Overwaitea staffer Janice Traverse during the fundraising barbecue at the Port Hardy store Saturday.

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from page 1overrepresented.

Following a series of pub-lic consultations, the issue came before the Board of Education for discussion at last week’s meeting.

An initial consensus was the agreement that the board should maintain its current seven seats. A reduction to five seats was one option presented in public hear-ings but the board agreed with public sentiment that a reduction in seats would present extra problems in terms of representation.

Trustee Werner Manke, representing Port McNeill, opened the discussion on how the seven seats should be apportioned by reading from a statement. In his address Manke said that while he recognized that all areas valued access to a trustee, and that smaller

communities did not want to be represented by a trust-ee from a larger community, “It behooves the board to make a decision that fairly and democratically repre-sents the North Island.”

Manke’s opening was echoed in sentiment by Port Hardy’s Jeff Field, who sug-gested a zonal system as a potential solution, adding such a system would be the most easily amended should the board move to five trustees in the future.

“I believe we have a moral and legal obliga-tion to make the necessary changes to provide a fair distribution of seats,” said Field.

Trustee Danita Schmidt, representing the Western Zone, expressed concerns over centralization.

“I’m concerned about losing the rural voice.

I don’t think any option works perfectly,” she said.

Port Alice’s Carol Prescott also saw the value of rural representation at the table, although her suggestion of a weighted voting system failed to gain traction and its applicability to a board of trustees was called into question.

Status quo was also dis-counted as a viable option, with letters from the District of Port Hardy and the Town of Port McNeill support-ing a change to the board’s makeup. It was pointed out

that, should the board fail to make any changes, its decision could by appealed by a municipality.

An extended and forth-right discussion among the trustees saw two camps emerge along predictable lines. Manke and Field argued for a move to boost urban representation while the trustees from the more rural areas argued the value of wider representation, pointing out that their stu-dents fed into the North Island’s two high schools.

Port Hardy’s Leightan Wishart, chair of the board, kept relative counsel, save to point out that some of the options for new areas were, if not unworkable, at least problematic.

Field put forward the first motion on the sub-ject, asking for a move to a north/south zonal system with elections at large in each zone. He received a seconder in Manke but the motion was not backed by the four rural representatives. “See how undemocratic this is?” said a frustrated Manke. “At the minute, 30 per cent of the population can outvote 70 per cent.”

Alert Bay’s Eric Hunter said that he would like more time to consider the “com-plex” issue, with Prescott saying that while Field’s sug-gestion had its merits she could not support it without

consultation with those she represents.

Hunter proposed a motion to table the subject and return to it at the next meeting. Although pressed by Field and Manke, Hunter declined to amend the motion to include a definitive state-ment that the issue would have to be resolved at the next meeting. In order for changes to be in place for the next trustee election, a decision would have to be reached by late June to allow ministerial approval for any proposed changes.

Hunter’s motion was sec-onded by trustee Lawrie Garrett, Eastern Zone, and passed with votes from Schmidt and Prescott, with Manke and Field opposed.

The trustees will recon-vene and continue their dis-cussion on May 13 in Port McNeill.

“I believe we have a moral and legal obligation to make the

necessary changes to provide a fair distribution of seats.”

Jeff Field

Motion tabled as school board remains split

Rededication planned for 50-foot canoeGazette staffPORT HARDY—

Kaleb Child appeared before the Board of Education last week to inform trustees of a planned rededication ceremony for the cedar canoe begun in 1998.

Work came to a halt on the project before Mervyn Child got approval two years ago to resume work on the canoe.

Now, with work com-

pleted on the 50-foot vessel, a rededication ceremony is planned for May 9 in Port Hardy to unveil the canoe. PHSS students will have a chance to man the oars in the canoe after it is launched fol-lowing the Carrot Park rededication.

“At fifty feet it’s one of, if not the, big-gest in our region,” Child told the board. He explained that the

canoe had been dedi-cated previously, hence the planned rededica-tion, and that he and others were seeking information on the craft’s original name, which is no longer vis-ible on the prow.

Between now and the launch a curriculum around the vessel is being formalized.

Strategic planSchool Superinten-

dent Scott Benwell was pleased to relate the “amazing level of response” that the board received for its strategic plan enquiry.

The trustees got their first look at the feed-back from the public in response to a set of four questions posed by the school district.

The questions were designed to highlight what were seen as the current positives in the school system and to develop priorities mov-ing forward.

“This is coming from our communities,” said Benwell. “It’s our job to make sense of it and come up with a system of values.”

The public feed-back will help shape the strategic direction

of the board, inform-ing future decisions by trustees and adminis-trators.

Trustees will exam-ine the results and return for a meeting in May to continue the process.

Trustee sharingThe trustees spoke

highly of several visits to local schools.

Trustee Carol Prescott told the board

about the new crop of entrepreneurs com-ing up in Port Alice who had a chance to pitch ideas during the inaugural Cougar’s Den— a North Island version of the Dragon’s Den t.v. show — event at Sea View School. (See related article in Midweek)

“As a judge I was really impressed by the quality of the work,” she told the board.

School Board


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And the award goes to:Thank you everyone for the show of support at the 2013 Business Awards & Gala. It was an excellent evening of good food, good prizes, good music and good company. The award recipients of the evening are:

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MACANDALE RENTALS LTD.

Non-Retail Business of the Year

PORT HARDY BULLDOZING

Home Based Business of the Year

NORTH ISLAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Community Involvement (Don Cruickshank Award)

JAMES EMERSON

Service Excellence Award

KRISTEN IRETON

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

KIMBERLEY KUFAAS

Congratulations everyone!

All Candidates Meeting

Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30pm, Port Hardy Civic Centre. Doors open to the public at 6:30pm. Questions may be presented in person, at the door or submitted in advance to the Chamber of Commerce. Those questions obtained in writing or email will be relayed at the discretion of the Moderator and as time allows. Advance questions may be emailed to [email protected], faxed to 250-949-6653 or dropped off in person at the Chamber office.

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Town of Port McNeill2013 - 2017, 5 Year Financial Plan

As per Sec. 166 of the Community Charter, an opportunity will be provided for public consultation on the proposed 5 Year Financial Plan for the Town of Port McNeill.

This will take place at a Special meeting of Council on April 22, 2013 at the Town Office starting at 7:30 pm, 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill, B.C.

The 2012 Financial Statements and 2012 Council Remuneration and Expense Statement will be presented at the regular meeting immediately following the Special Meeting. Copies of the above documents are available April 18, 2013 for inspection at the Town Office during regular business hours.

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Early move deniedfrom page 1

to prepare the site.But without assur-

ance the Hornsby would end up on the property, it was unable to secure funds to match a $5,000 com-mitment from the Regional District to begin preparing the final resting site for the historic machine.

“The community club will need to begin the fundraising effort,” said Hory, who is in the unique position of being a member of both the CHCC and the heritage society — as well as Area C director to the RDMW board.

“What we basically have is a commitment from professional concrete pourers that they’ll work at cost, or less than cost, or even just consult from the side and lend the materials. So we have strong commitment to get stuff done if we get approval for this proposal.”

Most of the debate at the meeting was focused not on the proposal, but on the CHCC’s offer to take possession of the Hornsby early, and store it adjacent to the old community hall while work com-menced inside the building in preparation for the machine’s final move inside.

Hory got support from some society members — includ-ing RDMW adminis-trator Greg Fletcher and director of eco-nomic development Neil Smith — when he suggested delivery of the Hornsby prior to completion of the proj-ect would provide an incentive to volunteers. Such a move would also kick-start public interest in viewing the Hornsby at its new site, and relieve Lemare of the burden of storing it.

“I understand in a volunteer effort, it’s way easier to get guys

out on a Sunday at 8 a.m. if the piece is sitting there and they can lean on it for their coffee,” said James Furney. “And I’m sure (Lemare) would like their real estate back.”

But other members, mindful of the seven years the Hornsby went wandering when Surrey’s George Hoffman “borrowed” it for six months for dis-play in a heavy equip-ment expo in Alberta, were leery of dropping it in what they per-ceived as an unsecured location.

Fletcher, the RDMW administrator, provided a compromise solution when he noted comple-tion of the concrete pad by the CHCC would assure an eventual covered resting site for the Hornsby and fulfill the proposal to the Regional District’s satisfaction.

Smith sealed the deal when he noted the Hornsby would be eli-

gible for inclusion in the RDMW heritage registry when it arrived at its final site — but no sooner.

“I’d be happy with that,” Ramsey said of moving the Hornsby to the Coal Harbour property when the cement goes in — even if it requires another month to fully cure for the 25-ton machine. “Once that cement pad is poured, then you know it’s a go and it meets the obligation that’s required by the Regional District.

In a secondary motion, the heritage society approved draft-ing a letter to Lemare Lake Logging officials, explaining the timeline for the Coal Harbour project, requesting additional time, and adding its thanks for the company’s cooperation in storing the machine since it was returned to the North Island by Hoffman under court order last summer.

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Gazette staffVICTORIA - North

Island College and the North Island College Faculty Association (NICFA) have reached tentative agree-ments under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate, Minister of Finance Michael de

Jong announced last week.

The two-year agree-ments provide for modest wage increases funded from savings found within existing budgets, as required under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.

There are about 320 employees in the NICFA working in instructional and non-instructional roles.

Almost three-quar-ters of unionized employees in the B.C. public sector now are covered under negoti-ated settlements.

NIC faculty settles


VICTORIA – As the B.C. NDP launched its election campaign last week with a package of income tax hikes, higher than those in the B.C. Liberals’ election budget of February, a third party leader toured the province with plans to get rid of the carbon tax.

It’s not readily appar-ent from his recently released “fiscal frame-work” document, but B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins told me his plan to phase out B.C.’s carbon tax does not include raising income tax rates that were lowered to make the carbon tax “revenue neutral.” He predicts revenue growth.

I reached Cummins in Prince George, where he was continuing his aggres-sive courtship of northern B.C. with an announcement that federal gas tax rev-enues would be redirected to a new fund for locally determined road improve-ments. Earlier he vowed to

study the deplorable state of northern ambulance ser-vice.

Cummins has more good news for the north: that’s where a regionally phased elimination of the carbon tax would begin. It’s also the area of thinnest popula-tion, meaning the impact on the B.C. treasury would be less. This is, after all, a tax budgeted to bring in $1.2 billion in the current year.

The B.C. Conservatives

continually remind people that the carbon tax falls disproportionately on rural, remote and particu-larly northern folks who face long distances, long winters, and public transit options ranging from slim to none. This has ceased to be much of an issue for the urban B.C. majority, who are focused on bridge tolls, ferry fares and the like.

Cummins is in favour of the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline and the massive buildup of infrastructure needed to add liquefied natural gas to B.C.’s energy export mix. He sees that enormous industrial expansion as the path to shift population growth beyond the south of the province.

Cummins sounds skepti-cal about the B.C. Liberal plan to extend B.C.’s elec-tricity grid and use that to develop further indepen-dent power.

This sounds to me like political positioning rather than economic analysis.

The B.C. Conservative platform also totals up the billions in long-term electricity contracts with private power producers and suggests the price for this clean energy has been set too high. This is another echo of the NDP’s vague position.

So if the B.C. Conservatives are gung-ho on oil and gas and think the carbon tax is a mistake, do they think there should be any effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions?

Cummins sidestepped that question, preferring to talk about conventional air pollution, whether it’s in the Fraser Valley or as a byproduct of a northern industrial boom.

The B.C. Conservatives have started with the most detailed, costed platform of any party. Don’t count them out.

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COMMENTARY

More and more, it seems the work of federally funded scientists whose research fails to support government initiatives is hidden away in a dark place.

The North Island’s youngest scientists had no such problem last week, as their accomplish-ments were on display for all to see in the annual Regional Science Fair in Port McNeill.

The day featured fun (educator John Groff’s traditional Science Magic Show) and games (a contest to build the best device to protect a dropped egg from breakage).

But the emphasis was on learning and sharing that knowledge, and the schoolchildren came through in impressive fashion.

The projects and experiments on display last week featured ways to reduce energy depen-dence, to protect our lands and waters, to share the lessons and value of aboriginal culture.

In short, there were displays to inspire, to cau-tion, to enlighten and to challenge.

Special recognition is due the two dozen or so volunteers who spent the day judging the exhib-its and suggesting improvements or additional topics the students might tackle in the future.

It was a bit disappointing, however, to see the low turnout among high-school age par-ticipants. We could use more of this scientific inquiry in the years ahead.

And if you can’t do science, consider running for public office with the goal of supporting it.

The North Island’s itinerant Hornsby Crawler appears to be destined for a fi nal resting place in Coal Harbour.

School board trustees seem to be at an impasse over how best to represent the North Island’s far-fl ung population.

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Dear editor,Sometimes, it’s hard to

imagine that one small action can have an impact in the fight against can-cer. It’s something the Canadian Cancer Society has learned well as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary, and it’s something I see every year I’ve been involved in the Relay for Life on the North Island.

I’m always amazed by the energy, emotion, determination and fight for life that each partici-pant brings to the Relay experience. In 2012, the

Canadian Cancer Society invested: •$46 million to support 274 research-ers and 574 students and fellows to carry out 336 research projects; •$71 million in programs and services to meet the needs of people living with can-cer and their caregivers

and to provide information about cancer; and •$9 mil-lion advocating for impor-tant cancer issues that mat-ter to Canadians.

With a little over a month until our local Relay for Life hits the track, it’s a great time to recruit a new member, start a team or

volunteer. New members, new teams and new vol-unteers bring new energy, ideas and fun!

By joining the Relay for Life during this spe-cial year, you can help the Canadian Cancer Society to lead the way to a healthier future for you, your family and friends. Please contact me at 250-949-8485 or 250-949-3431 for information or join in at www.relaybc.ca Thank you for your help in spreading the word!

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Dear editor, The phoney campaign

has finally given way to the real thing. The writ is dropped, the legislature is dissolved and politicians are out on the hustings.

And as voters know well that means big, glitzy promises. But imagine promises that wouldn’t need sod-turnings or rib-bon cuttings? Meaningful promises that every party can sign onto, because they’re about good govern-ment, not party ideology.

They may be more eso-teric than the gobs of goodies that voters are accustomed to, but they are crucial if British Columbians are to be truly re-engaged into the politi-cal life of B.C.

In the 2009 election, nearly one out of two vot-ers stayed at home. The turnout in the HST refer-endum wasn’t much better. In local elections, it was even worse.

Platitudes won’t restore the confidence of British Columbians. This time meaningful reforms need to be proposed that will address the public’s grow-ing distrust of the prov-ince’s political class.

The risks in failing to do so are great.

In 1993, Paul Martin,

Canada’s Minister of Finance reported: “The underground economy isn’t all smugglers. It’s hundreds of thousands of otherwise honest people who have withdrawn their consent to be governed, who have lost faith in gov-ernment.”

Mr. Martin could have just as easily been talking about B.C. in 2013. From the sale of B.C. Rail to the HST debacle to the Quick Wins scandal that “consent to be governed” is badly frayed in B.C.

It’s why B.C.’s 40th gen-eral election must be a transformational election. It’s time to get it right, not just to win back the public’s confidence, but to keep it as well.

And doing so starts with the parties themselves. Political parties must be as open as the public expects government to be. From something as simple as posting the names of riding presidents to their websites to open nomination meet-ings, political parties must look at how they conduct their own affairs.

West Vancouver-Capilano will not elect an NDP MLA on May 14th. The prize was the Liberal party nomination handed to the incumbent

months ago. But incum-bency shouldn’t come with a blank cheque.

MLAs must stand in open nomination contests. Party members and voters deserve no less.

Getting it right means whistle-blower protection for public sector employ-ees, including healthcare workers and teachers. As B.C.’s auditor general John Doyle noted: “Whistle-blowers need an element of protection...and at the moment there’s very, very limited [protection] that’s afforded.”

It’s also time to end to the game of cat-and-mouse with B.C.’s access to information law.

The Quick Wins scan-dal wasn’t only repulsive for what it represented, but also for how it was conceived. It spoke to the worst in public service.

As Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham noted: “(The Quick Wins) docu-ments raise important questions about whether personal email accounts were being used in an attempt to evade access to information law, and whether personal informa-tion was inappropriately shared.”

Denham rightly called

on the government to cre-ate a “duty to document” to reverse what is now euphemistically called “oral government.”

Getting it right means ensuring that government watchdogs like Doyle and Denham have the resourc-es to do the job. John Doyle oversaw expenses of $43.9 billion in 2011 on an annual budget of $15.75 million; while his Alberta counterpart had a budget $10 million higher to over-see comparable expenses.

And after the debacle over his reappointment, it’s time that legislative offi-cers be appointed by at least two-thirds of MLAs in a free vote, and not a sub-committee of five meeting in secret.

Getting it right includes what happens on the floor of the legislature.

B.C.’s legislature will be far more effective through the introduction of perma-nent standing committees. It will reduce partisan-ship, help ensure fairness and improve the zoo-like atmosphere.

While a taxpayer bill of rights is a loaded term, respect is a reasonable expectation. MLAs must lead from the front on pay, benefits and transition allowances.

But even the best of intentions will mean little until government gets the fundamental law right: B.C.’s Election Act.

If citizens don’t have faith in the very legisla-tion that underpins B.C.’s democracy, how can they ever have faith in anything that emanates from it?

Not one of these ideas requires asphalt or is ready made for a photo-op, but they’ll help restore the

confidence that British Columbians must have in our political system.

And because of that they are the most impor-tant promises that parties can make during the cam-paign.

Dermod Travis Executive Director,

IntegrityBC.

"By joining the Relay for Life during this special year, you

can help the Canadian Cancer Society to lead the way to a healthier future for you, your

family and friends."

The final rant?Well, we made the

offer, but it turns out interest in sharing your kudos — or raspberries — wasn't quite as high as we anticipated.

We offer our own thanks this week to

North Island Lanes, which stepped up to sponsor this Rants and Raves feature.

But if you have no use for this space in the coming weeks, we'll move on without it.

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Things to do on the

NORTH ISLANDApril 19

Eagle View Fun Fair, 5-8 p.m. Great, inexpensive fam-ily fun and a wonderful fundraiser for the school. Come out and enjoy the night!

April 19Virtual Elvis at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Fundraiser for

the Quatsino Elders, doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Tickets $20, available from Emma’s store or call Fran or Tammy at Quatsino Clinic, 250-949-7161.

April 20Port Hardy Museum’s Changing times in Holberg exhib-

it opening 1- 4p.m. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served.

April 20Eagle View School grade 7 Camp Homewood fundrais-

er. The grade 7 students of Eagle View will be cleaning

up our community in conjunction with Earth Day to raise funds for their trip to Camp Homewood, The students will be canvassing neighbourhoods starting the first week of April seeking pledge donations for garbage collect-ing. They will also be hosting a hotdog sale in front of Overwaitea. Thanks to donations from the Thunderbird Mall and Fox’s Disposal there will also be a scrap metal bin in the parking lot. Please do not bring garbage to the mall.

April 20 Wild Heart Music present the WHM Choir, with

appearance by Georgia Murray in their first concerts, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. at Gate House Community Theatre in Port McNeill. For more information follow us on Facebook or call 250-956-3297.

April 20North Island Concert Society presents the Robert Post

Comedy Theatre in its annual dinner show, 6 p.m., Port Hardy Civic Centre. One-man variety show featuring

physical comedy, theatre and skits. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6, performance beginning at 7:30. Tickets $45 in advance only, available at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy Museum and For Scrap Sake in Port Hardy, at the Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill, or by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927 in Port Alice.

April 23All-candidates meeting, 7 p.m., Gate House Theatre in

Port McNeill, featuring Conservative, Liberal and NDP MLA candidates for the Vancouver Island North riding in next month’s provincial elections. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

April 24The Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce

presents a provincial election all candidates meeting at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. Questions must be submitted ahead of time by emailing [email protected], by fax at 250-949-6653 or in person at the Chamber office. For more infor-mation please contact the Chamber at 250-949-7622.

April 25Living Oceans Society presents Clear the Coast, a

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Gazette staffPORT ALICE—The

Village’s mayor and councillors could see a boost in compensation, their first since 1994, if council approves a sweeping bylaw that received first reading during council’s Apr. 10 meeting.

Remuneration Bylaw No. 596, 2013, would boost compensation for elected officials 50 per cent and tie future increases to increases in employee wages as approved within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Upon approval of the bylaw, scheduled to take effect in June, the mayor’s remunera-tion will go to $10,800 per year from $7,200, and councillors will receive $7,200 annu-ally, up from $4,800. This would bring their annual compensation into line with provin-cial averages for other municipalities with operating budgets of

similar size ($13,000 for mayors, $7,800 for councillors).

The Village of Port Alice is a corporation with an annual oper-ating budget of more than $3 million.

During deliberations on the 2013 budget, councillors discovered the remuneration had not changed for nearly 20 years, and requested administrator Madeline McDonald to research the compensation for other communities in B.C.

Utilizing data from the Union of B.C. Municipalities sur-vey statistics and calls to other North Island communities, McDonald found the combined compen-sation for mayor and council, $26,400 per year, was less than the cost of the Village’s annual audit. It was also the second-lowest rate of compensation in the province among

communities with sim-ilar operating budgets.

Bylaw 596 also fea-tures provisions that will ensure another 19 years do not pass before a future council revisits the matter of its compensation.

In its review, the Village found coun-cil compensation is not regularly reviewed during annual budget discussions, but the new bylaw will include automatic annual review.

Council was initially scheduled to give first, second and third read-ings to the bylaw dur-ing its Apr. 10 meeting, but chose to approve first reading and pub-lish the bylaw infor-mation in the Village newsletter, the Rumble Sheet, to provide an opportunity for public input.

Port Alice Council Remuneration

1994 - 2012Mayor $7,200Councilor $4,800

Effective May 2013Mayor $10,800Councilor $7,200

Communities with an Average Operating Budget

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Average remuneration for the councilor is $7,800

North Island Communities Averages

(Rounded)

2012 Remuneration

Mayor /CouncilorAlert Bay $6,750 /$4,505Port Alice $7,200 /$4,800

Port McNeill $8,000 /$5,100Port Hardy

$24,000 /$12,000RDMW Chair $15,500 /$8,000

Port Alice bylaw would boost council pay

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PORT MCNEILL—John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, announced last week that the harbour in Port McNeill will be receiving funding for improvements through the small craft harbours program.

“Our investment in the harbour in Port McNeill will keep [users] safe and acces-

sible for those who depend on it to earn a living and support their families.”

Work planned for Port McNeill harbour includes electrical ser-vice repair.

Repair and improve-ment projects are undertaken at harbours across the country by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as part of its Small Craft Harbours

Program, in cooperation with the local harbour authorities that manage and operate facilities for local users. Close cooperation between the Department and harbour authorities allows the government to continue to provide an operable system of harbours and facilities throughout Canada in support of commercial fish harvesters.

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Gazette staffMissoula Children’s

Theatre returns for its annual stop in Port McNeill next month, and will host audi-tions for its produc-tion of The Secret Garden Monday, May 6 at Sunset Elementary School.

Roles are available for children of all ages, kindergarten through Grade 7. Those audi-tioning should arrive at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.

A volunteer pianist is also being sought to provide accompani-ment.

Among the roles to be cast are Mary Lennox,

Martha Sowerby, Dickon Sowerby, Susan Sowerby, Colin Craven, Archibald Craven, Ayah/Bilge Rat/Captain, Mrs. Medlock, Doctor Craven, Ben Weatherstaff, Robin Redbreast, the Bugs that Rock, the Canadian Geese, the Moor Folk, the Fireflies and the Secret Garden.

All students, grades kindergarten through Grade 7, are encour-aged to audition.

No advance prepa-ration is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to assist with the techni-cal aspects of the pro-duction.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions

are complete with cos-tumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 3:30 p.m. to 7:45 each day.

The Secret Garden will be presented on Saturday, May 11 at Gate House Community Theatre, with showings at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Port McNeill is brought to you by Gate House Community Association with sup-port from local dona-tions and Andrew Mahon Foundation.

For more informa-tion or to offer your talent on piano, call Kathy Martin at 250-956-3456.

The Secret’s out - Missoula is back

Youth campers join Gretel (Rebecca Cyr), the Wildwood Witch (Bethany Waines) and Hansel (Taryn Walker) in a song during the Missoula Children’s Theatre presentation of Hansel and Gretel last year at Gate House Community Theatre. J.R. Rardon


North Island Life

Clockwise from above: Lisa Harrison and Alison Mercer dressed for the occasion at the ‘under the sea’ themed awards dinner; Robert Gagnon picks up the Home Business of the Year Award for North Island Home Improvements at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce event; James Emerson collects the Don Cruickshank Award from Carly Perkovich at the Business Awards in Port Hardy; Mac and Dale Dorward collect the Business Role Model of the Year Award for Macandales; Ron and Paul Tupper collect the award for Non-Retail Business of the Year for Port Hardy Bulldozing presented by Craig Ferguson; Kimberley Kufaas’ parents Martin and Liz collect her Young Entrepreneurs Award. Kimberley was unable to collect the award in person as she was attending college in Nanaimo.

A O’Toole

The deep blue CoC awards

Gazette staffThe Port Hardy

Chamber of Commerce celebrated business in the town with its annual Business and Community Awards gala last weekend.

Attendees were treat-ed to a buffet from chef Alfons Bauer and his team from the Sporty Bar and Grill before masters of ceremony Janet and Dale Dorward announced the prize winners.

The Don Cruickshank Award was given to Chamber President James Emerson.

The Service Excellence Award went to Kristen Ireton from Peoples Drug Mart,

while Kimberley Kufaas picked up the Young Entrepreneur Award.

North Island Home Improvements took the prize for Home Based Business and the Non-Retail Business of the Year was awarded to Port Hardy Bulldozing.

MC Dale Dorward saw the other side of the mic when the Business Role Model of the Year was awarded to Macandales.

After the awards, attendees took part in a live auction before the Jam Shack Araknids took to the stage and provided the soundtrack to the rest of the night.

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Gazette staffKwakwaka’wakw

carver and Chief Rande Cook, who created an ancestral totem pole for display last sum-mer at a museum in the Netherlands, returned this month with a small local delegation to bless the pole’s move to its new, permanent location outside the facility.

Cook, Chief William Wasden Jr. and Mike Willie traveled Apr. 3 to Leiden, Holland, to assist in taking down the pole from the Museum Volkenkunde, where it had been the focal point of an exhib-it on North American aboriginal culture.

The pole was moved outside and erected in the plaza in front of the museum, where it will remain on permanent display.

“It was a day to remember”, said Cook, who was chosen to carve his ancestral fig-ures from the Gigalgam of the ‘Namgis. “It was all about sharing who we are and where we come from. It also marked the beginning of a good relationship with the Netherlands.”

Chief Waxawidi, William Wasden Jr., is from the oldest blood-line that goes back to the first ancestor of

the Gilgalgam clan and holds the head seat.

“Together, they showed the strength of their ancestors in the Netherlands,” said Willie.

One of the highlights of the trip was meeting the Princess Margaret of the Netherlands. During the Second World War, the prin-cess’s parents moved Ottawa, while the Germans were occu-pying the Netherlands. It was there Princess

Margaret was born.“Chief Rande Cook

would like to thank the Netherlands, in partic-ularly the Volkenkunde

Museum in Leiden, for opening their door and allowing is to share our language and cul-ture,” said Willie. “It means a lot to the K w a k w a k a ’ w a k w to be able to express

our culture freely. He would also like to thank his family and friends for standing behind him through this whole journey. G i l a k a s d a ’ x w ’ l a ! (thank you all).”

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Kwakwaka’wakw pole becomes Dutch centrepieceFar left: Mike Willie, Chief William “Wa” Wasden and Chief Rande Cook address the audience at a blessing ceremony for Cook’s totem pole during its raising at the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden, The Netherlands earlier this month. Left: The story totem pole carved by Kwakwaka’wakw carver Rande Cook is shown during its indoor display at the Museum Volkenkunde. Photos submitted

“It was all about sharing who we are and

where we come from.”

Chief Rande Cook


Carnival has itsups and downs

West Coast Amusements made its annual stop in Port Hardy last week-end, and a large crowd was on hand to ride and play. Clockwise from above: • Linden Harrison grins as he shoots down the slide;• Ella Barrett of Port McNeill enjoys a turn on the Yo-Yo; • Tyler Zapp and Alex Alfred yell down from their perch on the ferris wheel; • Riders swing in front of the ferris wheel; •Kayla Evans of Port McNeill embarks on a reptile safari; and •Krista Minar helps keep daughter Jayna’s horse from bolting on the mer-ry-go-round.

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Who Can Vote?You can vote if you are:

• 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (May 14, 2013)

• a Canadian citizen, and• a resident of British Columbia for

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I have grown up in Port Hardy, and now am raising my 2 boys here. I run The Mortgage Centre for the North Island.

I joined Rotary in November of 2009. I like being part of our community and thought Rotary would be a great place to get involved. I am proud to be a part of Rotary and everything it stands for. Looking around town and seeing the Rotary symbol all around shows you how much they have accomplished for our community over the years and am happy to have had a part in that.

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April 19-20Karate

Bushido Shotokan Karate hosts belt testing. Friday 6:15 p.m. at Avalon Academy, Port Hardy. Saturday 12:15 p.m., Sointula Community Hall. Public welcome.

April 21Golf

Seven Hill Golf and Country Club AGM Tournament, noon golf, followed by annual general meeting at 3 p.m. Info, 250-949-9818.

April 27Baseball

North Vancouver Island Baseball League season opener, Port Hardy Cubs vs. Port McNeill Rangers, 5 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 3-5Youth soccer

Annual Mud Bowl tournament, Port McNeill. NISS, Sunset Elementary and Cheslakees fields. Age group from tots to U18; divisional playoffs Sunday. Concession and snacks. Times tba.

Slo-pitchUmpires Ice-breaker tournament, Beaver Harbour Ballpark. Co-ed, skins format. To sign up or for info, call 250-949-7221.

May 4Baseball

Hyde Creek vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 5Baseball

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

May 11Baseball

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

May 18-20Baseball

Sointula Invitational Tournament at Sointula Ballfield. Oyster bake, more.

Hockey awards go to familiar facesGazette staffPORT HARDY—

The Port Hardy Minor Hockey Association made life easy on its engraver last week when it selected both Sarah Case and Robby Heavenor as repeat winners for the club’s two major awards for the 2012-13 season.

The two were pre-sented their plaques during the Port Hardy Minor Hockey Annual General Meeting and awards dinner, held last Tuesday at the Civic Centre.

Case earned the Hugh Fraser Memorial Award as Most Dedicated Referee for the second straight year, officiating minor hockey games while also playing for two teams — the Triport Bantam girls Wild Onez and the Port Hardy bantam house squad.

Heavenor was hon-oured for the second time with the Robbie Burns Memorial Most Dedicated Mentor plaque. Heavenor, who captained the North Island Eagles midget squad to within one game of the provincial finals, found time in his schedule to also serve as an assistant coach for some of Port Hardy’s younger skat-ers.

Awards for Most Sportsmanlike, Most Dedicated and Most Improved players were handed out for the association’s atom, peewee, bantam and midget teams. Novice and peanut/pre-nut

(initiation) skaters each received certifi-cates, but no individual awards were given at those levels.

The AGM saw the election of officers for the coming 2013-14 season, and the bulk of the current execu-tive will return, includ-ing president Graham Richards, vice-presi-dent Michel Therrien, secretary Sabrina Dent and treasurer Nadine Gough.

Jackie Hunt, Tracy Ranger, Lynea Borg and Aaron Miller also will be back in lead-ership roles, joined by newcomers Jamie Harrison (head coach) and Joe Jewell (equip-ment manager).

Complete awards listings appear in Scoreboard, page 16.

Port Alice hockeyTyler Roper, who

averaged nine goals per game during

tournaments in both Port Hardy and Port McNeill, was an easy choice as MVP as Port

Alice Minor Hockey presented its novice team awards following taping of a promo for CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada this month.

Dawson Twamley (Most Improved) and Taylor Spafford (Most Sportsmanlike) were also presented awards at the ceremony, which included a pizza dinner.

The novice skat-ers will be featured introducing Hockey Night in Canada this Saturday, Apr. 20, after being selected in Scotiabank’s Hockey Kids promotion earlier this year.

Video of the team’s taping is available at nor thislandgazette .com.

Gazette staffPORT HARDY—The

public is invited to watch this weekend as Bushido Shotokan Karate dojo hosts a pair of belt testing sessions at both of its North Island locations.

The school, headed by 5th-dan Sensei Ivan DeToro, will hold testing for students

in Port Hardy tomorrow, Apr. 19, at Avalon Adventist Junior Academy, 4640 Byng Rd. Following a seminar class from 5-6 p.m., test-ing will take place with guest instructor Joe Dixon of Vancouver beginning at 6:15 p.m.

On Saturday, Apr. 20, DeToro and Dixon will trav-

el to Sointula, where stu-dents in BSKA of Sointula will be rated on kata (forms) and fighting skills for belt levels. Instruction begins with a seminar class from 11:15 a.m.-noon at the

Community Centre, with testing to follow at 12:15 p.m.

Bushido Shotokan’s Port Hardy dojo includes 33 stu-dents. Another 18 students are enrolled at Sointula’s dojo.

DeToro, who has been instructing in karate for nearly 30 years since relo-

cating to North Vancouver Island from his native Chile, will test for his 6th dan (sixth degree) black belt later this year at the U.S. National Championships in Denver, Col.

There is no admission fee to attend and watch this weekend’s karate testing at either location.

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Logan Lamothe calls for more spaghetti as his mom, Sabrina Dent, ladles during Port Hardy Minor Hockey's annual awards dinner at the Civic Centre last week. Vice president Michel Therrien greets winner Robby Heavenor during presentation of the Robbie Burns Memorial Mentor of the Year Award. J.R. Rardon

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HOCKEY

Port Hardy Minor Hockey AGM and 2013 Awards

Dinner

Hugh Fraser Memorial Award

Most Dedicated RefereeSarah Case

Brian Burns Memorial Award

Mentor of the YearRobby Heavenor

MidgetsMost Improved: Drew RobertsonMost Dedicated: Troy CadwellMost Sportsmanlike: Mason Irvine.

BantamsMost Improved: Patrick Traverse, Riley NelsonMost Dedicated: Logan McLachlanMost Sportsmanlike: Sage Hanuse

PeeweesMost Improved: Seth HanuseMost Dedicated: Tim Alfred, Bree-Anna HendersonMost Sportsmanlike: Saphron Purdy

Atoms

Most Improved: Madyson HarrisMost Dedicated: Owain JewellMost Sportsmanlike: Noah Doyle, Avary Miller

Novice, PeanutNo individual awards presented

Executive elections 2013-14

President: Graham RichardsVice-president: Michel TherrienSecretary: Sabrina DentTreasurer: Nadine Gough

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The North Island kicked off its soccer season this month, and on the eve of the first games Stu Power put the league’s aspiring referees through their paces with a clinic.

Power, referee-in-chief for the Comox Valley United Soccer Club and secretary for the Vancouver Island Soccer Referees’ Association (Northern Chapter), came to Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill for the sixth year in a row to explain the finer points of arbitration to a new crop of whistle-blowers.

The free clinic, spon-sored by North Island Youth Soccer and orga-nized by Scott Harris of Port Hardy, local head referee, drew more than two dozen youths for the morning session on refereeing under-10 and younger brackets which are des-ignated as “mini” soc-cer games.

After a break for lunch, eight of the older participants returned for the after-noon session on the

slightly expanded rule-set used for divisional-level play.

In each session, the crop of officials-to-be were instructed in the classroom using video clips, a tabletop pitch and live demonstra-tions on the minutiae of the rules and their

interpretation at each level. The students were then given quiz-zes on the laws of the game to test their knowledge.

The participants were also challenged to put their skills into practice as the sessions moved to the school

gymnasium, learning correct positioning, hand signals and calls through examples.

The newly minted referees were in action the following day as the season opened Apr. 7 on the North Island, with games in Port Hardy, Port McNeill

and Port Alice.League action will

continue each week-end through the spring, with the first tourna-ment, the annual Mud Bowl in Port McNeill, slated for May 3-5, and the final tourney in Port Hardy June 22-23.

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

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Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

Danielle Lacasse of Avalon Adventist Junior Academy and Julianna Nielson of Gold River Secondary School each earned berths in the B.C. Science Fair last week when they were award-ed the top overall spots in the North Island Regional Science Fair at the local Community Hall.

Lacasse, entered in the Grade 7-8 experi-ment category with her entry Testing Streams, also won the B.C. Science Teachers’ Award and a $100 cash prize. Nielson’s entry in the Grade 9-10 study category, titled Fatal Factors, won the SCWIST Award, which also carries a $100 prize.

Students from across the North Island, from grades 3 through 10, were graded by a panel of judges in experiment and study categories. In addition to first-, second- and third-place ribbons in each catego-ry, 14 of the students were awarded special sponsored prizes, many

of which came a tro-phy, plaque and/or cash award.

During the day, stu-dents were also tasked with an engineering challenge, in which they worked in teams to create a device to protect an egg from breaking when dropped from height. Before the awards ceremony, they were treated to the instructive — and occasionally incendi-ary — Science Magic Show by teacher John Groff and Port Hardy Secondary student vol-unteers Brett Walker and Brodie Johnson.

Al Appleton Worksafe Award ($100): Trent Beek, Sunset Elementary

BC Agriculture in the Classroom Award ($100): Clayton Harder, Sunset Elementary

BC Hydro for Generations Award ($100): Mica Donaghy, Sunset Elementary

BC Nature Award ($75): Abbi Kervin, Fort Rupert Elementary

BCIC Student/Teacher Recognition Award ($100): Students Troy Bruce and Cole Aitken; teacher Kristi Graham.

BCIC Young Scientist Award (trophy, iTunes card): Freya Reed, A.J. Elliott School

BC Science Teachers’ Award ($100): Danielle Lacasse, Avalon Academy

Heart and Stroke Foundation (plaque): Tony Zapp and Braxton Flottvik, Fort Rupert Elementary

Michael Crooks Physics Prize ($75): Dexter Lash-Burrows, A.J. Elliott School

SCWIST Award ($100): Julianna Nielson, Gold River Secondary

DAWEG Award ($50): Stephanie Lacasse, Avalon Academy

Erica Slack Memorial Award (plaque): Molly Lash-Burrows, A.J. Elliott School

Sylvia Gaudet Memorial Award ($100): Gwantilakw Hunt Cranmer, T’lisalagi’lakw School

Assn. of Professional Biology Award: (2x$50): Connor Van Will, Sunset Elementary; Stephanie Lacasse, Avalon Academy.

Grade 3/4 experiment: 1. Connor Van Will, Sunset; 2. Joey Grant, Sunset; 3. Owen Johnson, Sunset.

Grade 3/4 study: 1. Lucas Prong, Avalon; 2. Sarah Carey/Lyra Fletcher,

Alert Bay; 3. Larissa M c G i l l a w e e / E m m a Watson, Fort Rupert.

Grade 5/6 experi-ment: 1. Clayton Harder, Sunset; 2 (tie). Stephanie Lacasse, Avalon, and Mica Donaghy, Sunset; 3. Niall Weyer, A.J. Elliot.

Grade 5/6 study: 1. Hannah Henschke/Ocean Argyle, Eagle View; 2 (tie). Tony Zapp/Braxton Flottvik, Fort Rupert, and Alan Townsend, Sunset; 3. Mady Harris/Ashley Cadwallader/Kaiya Seto, Fort Rupert.

Grade 7/8 experiment: 1. Danielle Lacasse, Avalon; 2 (tie). Dexter Lash-Burrows, A.J. Elliott, and Molly Lash-Burrows, A.J. Elliot; 3 (tie). Aidan Mohan, Sunset; Trent Beek, Sunset; Gwantilakw Hunt Cranmer, T’lisagali’lakw.

Grade 7/8 study: 1. Cole Aitken/Troy Bruce, Fort Rupert; 2. Talia Markin, Avalon; 3. Nathan Meise, Gold River.

Grade 9/10 experiment: 1. Matt McDonald, Avalon; 2. Lauren Corsi, Avalon; 3. Andrea Newman, Gold River.

Grade 9/10 study: 1. Julianna Nielson, Gold River; 2. Emma Tarasoff, Gold River; 3. Lucinda Grant, Gold River.

Bright minds shine at fair

Clockwise from upper right: Jordan Joliffe of Alert Bay Elementary describes her exper-iment to judges Malcolm Fleeton and Jen Russell during last week’s Regional Science Fair in Port McNeill; Tori Romas, Ocean Argyle, Nicolette Chesal (rear) and Jaasmine Crawford of Eagle View Elementary tuck into some “quick-sand” during the Regional Science Fair at Port McNeill Community Hall last week; Port Hardy Secondary student volunteer Brett Walker blows flame from a tube held by science educator John Groff during a “Science Magic Show” held during last week’s Regional Science Fair.

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My love affair with Nimpkish Camp has been a lengthy one, on and off again for thirty years. Back then, it was a beautiful Canfor townsite loved by all its inhabitants.

Not only did it have most modern amenities but one of the most magnificent views in B.C. I remember paint-ing from the front yard of Ray and Helga Wilkinson’s look-ing across Nimpkish Lake to the Karmutzen Range while being pampered with coffee and cookies. What a superb town in a glori-ous era.

Today there is noth-ing there but young trees, in a park-like atmosphere of tall grass with intruding salal and salmon ber-ries. However, if you stop where the com-munity hall used to be, you can still hear

the elusive sounds of music and revelry that was a part of the life of a thriving community.

If you walk toward the lake you will reach a steep escarpment that was once the shores of the lake. At the bot-tom of it you will dis-cover, to your surprise (if you’ve never been there before), a lovely campground on the level area between the escarpment and the lake. This was built, courtesy of Canadian

Forest Products, for the community as a picnic site and has been main-tained to this day — all free of charge!

In the summer, when the land in the interior of the island warms, the lake becomes a huge funnel pulling in the cool air from the ocean. On a sunny day, like clockwork, each afternoon the lake at its upper end becomes a foaming froth of white-caps.

This phenomenon has made the Nimpkish Campsite a haven for windsurfers. In July the whole thing looks like some huge Gypsy encampment with people vying for space along the narrow rib-bon of shoreline. Once again, it has become a thriving, albeit sea-sonal, community.

Although I have enjoyed many a camp-fire singsong with this

crazy group of thrill seekers, my favourite time there is in the off-season. Often in win-ter, not only because it is a haven from the southeast winds that plague us at that time of year, but also because it faces south, capturing the warmth of the afternoon sun.

This spring, when I painted this water-colour on the spot, it was actually hot! And guess what? It was warm enough to pull in the breezes from the ocean and whip up some whitecaps. As I was painting the wild roses in the foreground, I felt a presence. Could it have been one of the Gypsy surfers astro-traveling and making sure I wasn’t taking his campsite?

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

Whitecaps churn memoriesThe artists captures the whitecaps on Nimpkish Lake in this springtime portrait from the former Nimpkish Camp site. Gordon Henschel

PORT MCNEILL—A new woodlot oppor-tunity is available on West Cracroft Island as the Province con-tinues to support new or expanded forestry opportunities for small-er operators, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced last week.

The woodlot includes

800 hectares of Crown land in the vicinity of Bones Bay on the north side of West Cracroft Island, and has a pro-posed allowable annu-al cut of 4,479 cubic metres. Most of the woodlot is a mix of second-growth hem-lock and western red cedar.

“Expanding the woodlot licence pro-gram is good for local

communities and for the province of B.C.,” said Brian McNaughton, general manager, Federation of BC Woodlot Associations. “Each new woodlot licence generates eco-nomic activity by creat-ing jobs and providing a source of wood for local milling and manu-facturing.”

Applications will be accepted until Friday,

May 24, at 1:30 p.m. Further details about the new licence are available through the North Island-Central Coast Resource District office at 250-956-5063 or online at: www23.for.gov.bc.ca/notices/ (Ad Notice #7751).

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For more information please contact the Chamber 250-949-7622

Shoppin’ and swappin’

Scarlett Sawyer of Port McNeill, at left, took the low road to score some keen finds during the Lioness Community Garage Sale at the Port McNeill Lions Hall Sunday. Above, Donna Kingdon leans on a stack of puzzles while chatting with a custom-er at the St. John Gualbert Church booth. J.R. Rardon

Wild Heart shows moved

to theatrePORT McNEILL—

Organizers were unsure what to expect this weekend for the first concert by a new youth choir.

Clearly, any concerns about low turnout were unfounded.

The debut of the Wild Heart Music Program, started with fundraising help by Port McNeill-raised singer Georgia Murray, takes place Saturday with concerts at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

But the two groups of singers — a senior choir and junior choir — will not perform in their usual rehearsal location at St. John Gualbert Anglican Church.

Instead, the shows have been moved to Gate House Community Theatre downtown, due to overwhelming ticket demand.

“We had enough tick-ets printed for maxi-mum seating for both shows,” said Wade Allen, pastor at St. John Gualbert and one of the directors of the Wild Heart program. “We sold them all, and people kept coming for more. It’s really been quite astounding.”

Murray, who is now based in Victoria, will return home to sing several numbers with the young singers, who have been train-ing under instructor Fran Jenkins since the beginning of the year.

“Gate House was wonderful, stepping up for the kids,” said Allen.

The Gate House Society was formed to promote the arts on the North Island.

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Family and friends of Stan Mitchell are saddened to announce his passing on April 9, 2013 in the Port Hardy Hospital, with his niece Trudy, daughters Robin and Elaine, and

granddaughter Kathryn, by his side.Survived and greatly missed by his wife Helen and her

children Danny and Linda. Stans fi ve children: Heather, Gordon, Elaine, Ginny and Robin. He was pre-deceased

by his daughter Bridie.Stan spent many years building and travelling many

of BC’s highways.We wish to thank the staff and doctors at the Port Hardy

Hospital for the exceptional and compassionate care they provided.

A celebration of life April 28 - 1pm at Port Hardy Legion.

Stan Mitchell1930-2013

Jack lost his short battle with cancer March 15, 2013.

Survived by Karen Joseph, Natasha, sister Arlene Judson and family (Ontario), gene Slater and

family, Cliff Wagnor and family (Ontario),

Because of his dedication to baseball, we are doing his service on September 21, 2013 in Courtney, BC.

This would have been his last game.

In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Jack Roger TompkinsApril 24, 1945-March 15, 2013

North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland

Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities

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

Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/13

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED

Reverend Wade Allen9190 Granville St. Port Hardy

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

Wed., 1:00 pm Bible StudyEveryone welcome

Meeting rooms available [email protected]

11/13FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

2540 Catala Place Port McNeill(across from Firehall)

Sunday10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741

Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

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

Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org

11/13

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-2234 11/13

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

250-949-8243 11/13

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

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

Saturdays 5:00pmAlert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

11/13

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

11/13

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

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

11/13

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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

Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pmMidweek Biblestudies - Call the church

for time and place250-949-6466

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

E-Mail:[email protected] 11/13

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Reverend Wade AllenSunday Services - 4pm

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

You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

11/13

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship - 9:00amReverend Wade Allen

All Welcome175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

11/13

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

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

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

Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

11/13

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

CALL FOR ENTRIES11TH ANNUAL

Kitty Coleman WoodlandArt & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 18,19,20

Applications for Artisans are available at

woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

INFORMATION

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INFORMATION

VANCOUVER ISLANDHEALTH AUTHORITYis requesting clients to

update their contact info so it may reach children and adults

needing immunization.Call 250-902-6071

Visit 7070 Market St


INFORMATION

LOCAL CRISIS LINE 24/7Port Hardy

(250)949-6033Alert Bay/Kingcome

(250)974-5326

PERSONALS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets everyWednesday & Saturday at theUpper Island Public HealthUnit on Gray Street at 8pm.Sundays at the Salvation ArmyLighthouse, 8635 Granville St.,at 7pm.

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

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Family and friends of Stan Mitchell are saddened to announce his passing on April 9, 2013 in the Port Hardy Hospital, with his niece Trudy, daughters Robin and Elaine, and

granddaughter Kathryn, by his side.Survived and greatly missed by his wife Helen and her

children Danny and Linda. Stans fi ve children: Heather, Gordon, Elaine, Ginny and Robin. He was pre-deceased

by his daughter Bridie.Stan spent many years building and travelling many

of BC’s highways.We wish to thank the staff and doctors at the Port Hardy

Hospital for the exceptional and compassionate care they provided.

A celebration of life April 28 - 1pm at Port Hardy Legion.

Stan Mitchell1930-2013

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Link River (Alice Lake) near Port AliceBere Point on Malcolm Island

Duties include collecting campsite fees; enforcing campground rules; minor maintenance work; and coordination of reservations with the Regional District Office. Term: June 14 to September 3, 2013.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CAMPSITE HOST AT:

Clint Beek (Keogh Lake)Duties include enforcing campground rules and minor maintenance work at a non-fee Provincial Government campsite.Ideally, the successful candidates will stay at a designated site at Link River, Bere Point and Clint Beek Campsite for the season. The candidates should state their previous related experience; demonstrate their ability to provide service for the season; state any requirements they may have from the Regional District; and provide references.A complete list of work and services to be performed is available at the Regional District Office or from the RDMW website: www.rdmw.bc.ca under “Regional Services, Parks”.

Closing Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:00 pmPlease send in your Expression of Interest application in writing to:

Neil Smith, Manager of ParksRegional District of Mount Waddington

P.O. Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0Phone: 250-956-3301 • Fax: 250-956-3232 • Email: [email protected]

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON(Vancouver Island North)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CAMPSITE CARETAKERS:

Pacificus Biological Services provides resource management consulting in the mid-coast area of British Columbia. Pacificus is a dynamic and growing company and we are currently looking to fill several positions at our Port Hardy location.

FISHERIES TECHNICIANS Applicants must have a technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences. Previous field experience in coastal BC (minimum 1 year), strong organizational and communication skills, willingness to travel to and work in remote areas as well as a valid BC driver’s licence with drivers abstract are required.

SUMMER STUDENTSPacificus has positions available for summer employment. Duties would include performing field work and technical assistance to biologists as required. Candidates should have an interest in science, be responsible and willing to work in a dynamic environment. Students are require to have BC drivers licence accompanied by a driver abstract.

TEMPORARY LABOURERPacificus has multiple positions available on our Erosion and Sediment Control Crew. This is a full-time temporary position. Successful applicants must be physically fit and able to work long hours in all weather conditions. A valid BC driver’s licence accompanied by a driver abstract is an asset.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references by

Tuesday April 24, 2013, (Attn: Jen Russell). Clearly state which position is of interest.

Positions to start immediately. Wages are industry-competitive.

‘Namgis Health Centreis seeking a

Medical ClerkResponsibilities:The Medical Clerk is responsible for chart and patient related activities including:

Duties include:other office duties as requested.

Qualifications:

course

and Medinet an asset

and colleagues

to:

a gis Health Centre

Please note only those short listed will be contacted.

Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that International Forest Products of Vancouver, BC intends to make application the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island – Central Coast District Office for a License of Occupation – Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1414030, situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Hardy Inlet.

For a more information or to make written comments, please contact: Chris Boulton, International Forest Products Limited, 1250 Ironwood St. Campbell River V9W 6H5 250-286-5009, [email protected] OR Kathy Howard, Ministry of Forests, North Island Central Coast Forest District. PO Box 7000 Port McNiell BC V0N 2R0, 250-956-5006; [email protected]. The review and comment period will last 30 days from April 11th, 2013. Comments will be received until May 10th, 2013. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending

Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

North Island Better at Home Coordinator

This position is the key contact for the North Island Better at Home program which assists seniors with simple non-medical day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities.

Responsibilities include working with the regional advisory committee, recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers and contractors.

Preferred qualifi cations include demonstrated experience working with seniors and knowledge of North Island resources, service providers and networks.

The successful applicant will also have administrative reporting and budgeting skills in addition to strong communication skills.

Resumes may be sent to the Executive DirectorNorth Island Crisis & Counselling

Centre SocietyPO Box 2446, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

Email: [email protected]: 250-949-8344

Application deadline: Friday, May 3, 2013

Student Summer Employment at Museum

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT at the Port Hardy Museum

Duties: welcome visitors, act as docent, co-ordinate public events, operate gift shop, organize photo collection.

Must have attended school full-time 2012-2013 and be returning as full-time student in September 2013, aged between 16-30 years, preferably college/university level. Education and/or experience with tourism, retail, and/or historical research preferred.

Must meet grantor’s criteria.

Employment, wages & duration dependent on funding received.

Apply in person, by mail to the Port Hardy Museum:7110 Market St.

Box 2126, Port Hardy, V0N 2P0;or email:[email protected]

with cover letter, resumé, & references.

Applications received until 5:00 pm, May 18.

HOECHUCKER OPERATOR

DRILL BLASTER

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

PROCESSOR OPERATOR

Lasota Contracting Ltd is seeking seeking these four positions

(Ticketed or apprentice welcome).

These are fulltime positions.

Union plus rate.Email: [email protected]


LOST AND FOUND

LOST keys attached to a light brown hard leather key holder with a native design on it. Lost out front Gazette offi ce around April 8th. If found please call Ernie 250-230-3404.

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

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HELP WANTED

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mowers, outboards. Wage negotiable, benefi ts

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC. Rare opportu-nity for a top performing, quality & customer focused team player. Email: [email protected]

HEALTH DIRECTOR required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description /apply to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066 by mid-night on April 30, 2013. P/t (0.7 FTE), salary commensu-rate with experience.

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NOW HIRINGWestern Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

HooktenderLoader/Hoe Chuck Operator

Scale SpecialistBullbucker

Field EngineerMaster Mechanic

Heavy Duty MechanicDetailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careersWFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected]

Nicolette Chesal of Port Hardy enjoyed a spin on the Tilt-a-Whirl when the carnival came to town last week.

J.R. Rardon

smile...of the week.

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY

with Well-Maintained Furnished Home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm,

2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake,

in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational

property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE

2.5 acre property on Hyde Creek Road, near Port McNeill, B.C. Includes well and approved site for septic fi eld. Hydro, cable and phone lines to lot. $89,000. email [email protected] or phone 250-902-7075

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT HARDY 2400 sq ft house has been totally re-vamped, all new wiring, heat-ing, plumbing & all new appli-ances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Am-ple room for RV’s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540 or 250-230-0676.

HELP WANTED

CLUXEWE RESORT Mgr. re-quired by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy to man-age cabins, campground and restaurant. Enquire for job de-scription or apply to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T. Salary com-mensurate with experience.

HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. En-quire for job description / apply to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with ex-perience. Good benefi ts.

SUPERVISOR required for seasonal off-loading of fi shing vessels at the Coal Harbour Wharf. Fork lift, hi-ab and fi rst aid tickets are required. Ability to deal with the public and effi -ciently manage crew are defi -nite assets. Some mainte-nance skills are also required. Send resume with cover letter to [email protected] or fax 250-902-0638 by April 26, 2013. No phone calls please.

THE LEMARE GROUP is ac-cepting resumes for the follow-ing positions:• Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fall-ers-camp positions• Coastal Certifi ed Bull Buck-ers • 980 Operator-Dryland sort• Grader Operator• Line Machine Operator• Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experi-enced concrete fi nishers and form setters for work in Ed-monton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommoda-tions provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165 or [email protected]

GUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas In-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.

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CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE!

Too tired or too busy to clean?

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Reasonable rates, commercial or

residential.Call for estimate.

Ref available. Port Hardy area only.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver 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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ASHFORD TRADITIONAL Spinning Wheel, single pedal, excellent condition, extra bob-bins and maintenance kit, $325 obo. Call (250)923-7629.

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GOVERNMENT STYLE CAMP FIREPITS

$100 ~ without grill$150 ~ with grill

Steel plate & sea containers availSteve 604-792-3434

(Chilliwack)[email protected]

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

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

Phone Rick250-956-4555

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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.

New Management1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments. Competitive prices.

Call 250-956-3526.

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.

Lisa & Richard. Call 250-949-9030 or email

for info & pictures: [email protected]

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT HARDY Highland Manor

•Bachelor •1bdrm furnished

•1 and 2 bdrms suitesReferences Call Jason

250-949-0192

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT HARDY: 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath duplex. Avail. May 1st, newer fl ooring, paint etc, F/S, D/W, great condition, quiet central location. Can be avail. furnished if required. N/S, small pets negotiable, refs req’d. Call 250-230-1416.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PORT MCNEILL 4 bdrm Modular Home for rent. Town lot. Wood / Electric heat. Lock-ing sheds nice yard. Drywall, Vinyl windows, Hardwood fl oors, Large kitchen side by side fridge. $780 per month available May 1st. 250-668-9787.

PORT MCNEILLMobile Home Park

Pads for rent.Short walk to shopping,

school & ocean.$283.00/ month

Call 250-956-2355

HOMES FOR RENT

2200 SQ/FT 2 storey ocean view home for rent in Port McNeill. Unobstructed ocean view. Woodstove, oil furnace, hardwood fl oors. Large backyard. New 15x32 sundeck facing the ocean. Available im-mediately. $1100 mo. [email protected] FAMILY hous-ing in Port Hardy, 3 bdrm, new kitchen, new fl ooring, NO PETS. Comes with F/S, W/D hook up, oil heat, $750. For further information call 250-923-4145, 250-203-2708.

TOWNHOUSES

3 BDRM, 1.5 bath, 5 appl., 1100 sq ft, covered parking, storage Rm, great area, close to sportsplex and walking trails, N/S N/P, Ref req., $1000/mth, avail. June 1st, 778-420-2252.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

CARS

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR.Excellent condition. Loaded.White. 119,000 km, mostlyhwy driven. On-Star. $11,900fi rm. 250-755-5191.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

2003 TAHOE, 29 foot 5th wheel, 2 slides, everythingworks, setup at the PioneerRV Site, (Port Hardy). Asking$10,000. Call (250)897-6197.

UTILITY TRAILERS

UTILITY TRAILER 4’x8’ box. New last Oct. 2000lbs rated.Used to haul motorcycle.$1600. Port Hardy. 250-949-7333.

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Easter break was a won-derful holiday, a chance for students to recuperate and rejuvenate!

Many students had an exciting weekend, filled with Easter egg hunts, family time, and rest and relaxation.

Still, it seems as though it all ended too soon. Before everyone knew it, it was back to the daily grind at school!

Nevertheless, the gener-

al atmosphere on the first day back was cheerful, if a little sleepy.

School is back in full swing, and the sports teams are practicing hard for their upcoming match-es.

A recent rugby match saw PHSS beat North Island Secondary School 10 to 7.

Recently, course selec-tion began with the intro-duction of new classes

being offered for next year. PHSS will offer a new course, called Field

Studies, where students can learn about local busi-nesses, work experience,

and job shadowing. Another class being

offered is Kwak’wala, focusing on the local area and the spoken language.

As well, the past month saw some students prepar-ing to participate in the annual 30-Hour Famine organized by the student council and held last week.

The 30-Hour Famine is an event in which students raise money for charity and go without food for

30 hours in order to raise awareness of food shortage issues around the world.

It was a challenging experience, but ultimately a rewarding and enjoyable event.

Hats off to all those who participated!

Wai-Ching Sze-to, Alisha MacDonald and Alexandra Southgate are Grade 11 students at Port Hardy Secondary School.

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Members of Eagle View Elementary Schools’ fishing and outdoors club explored the Little Tsulquate Creek last Wednesday. The creek runs right through the schools property. Kids learned about the different types of aquatic habitats includ-ing pools, runs, rapids and backeddies.

Interestingly, members also learned about the importance of having trees and vegetation living next to the creek to slow down erosion and create hiding areas for fish. Dead trees in the river provide logs that the fish can use to hide from predators like blue herons, kingfishers, mink, bears and other fish.

After exploring the creek, Dave who is a biolo-gist at Pacificus Biological Services used the elec-trofishing equipment to directly show the kids what species of fish live in the pools of the creek.

Thanks to Dave and Pacif icus Biological Services for teaching the kids how they use science to responsibly manage our aquatic resources.

Eagle Views Fishing and Outdoors Club has a primary and intermediate division and meets weekly.

School fish club gets hands-on

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Above, biologist David Pratt shows members of the Eagle View Elementary Fish Heads how he uses electrofishing equipment to count and examine fish in Little Tsulquate Creek. Above right, a young coho salmon; Right: Pratt and teacher Sean Barfoot join the Fish Heads for a photo. Below, Pratt examines fish he’s collected in a bucket at the creek.


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Updated April, 2013All items should be clean and sorted

Special to the GazetteSpring is a busy time for many gardeners on the North Island as they try and repair the ravages of the previous winter. Many hours of back-breaking labour often results in a significant amount of garden waste, which is beyond the capacity of typical household composting programs.

One age-old solution is to haul this material out into the woods and let nature break it down, releasing the nutrients. It is simple and cheap, and what could go wrong?

Unfortunately, a lot!

Many plants that enhance the beauty of our gardens are not native to the North Island, and their origins can span the globe. These exotic plants often

struggle to survive on the North Island as they are not acclimatized, but in many instances they find Vancouver Island to be a paradise where there are no predators to control their growth and spread. When an exotic species goes out of control in the wild, it is classified as invasive and the damage it can do to the environment and property values is huge.

A common example of an invasive exotic plant is Scotch broom, which is found along the side of many of our roads. But are you aware of plants such as giant hogweed and Japanese knotweed? The giant hogweed is particularly nasty as its sap causes blisters and can result in permanent blindness if it comes in contact with your eyes. Knotweed has adapted

very nicely to the North Island’s climate and continues to spread at an alarming rate. When this plant colonizes stream banks, it displaces native plants, de-stabilizes soil and can cause significant damage to streams.

The list of invasive exotic species creating problems in the wild keeps growing longer and the primary cause is disposing of garden waste in the bush.

Professionals in the forest industry and other

concerned individuals have formed the North Island Region Invasive Species Partnership to try and raise awareness of the dangers of problem plants and other invasive organisms. An excellent resource can be found at http://www.bcinvasives.ca/.

To assist in its efforts, the Regional District of Mount Waddington will host information regarding invasive species and encourage residents of the North Island to dispose of their garden waste at 7 mile Landfill and Recycling Center.

Current policy is to accept finer vegetation waste such as grass/plant clippings or small branches/twigs for free as they are composted. Larger materials like

logs may result in a tipping fee of $25/tonne. If you have questions check out http://www.rdmw.bc.ca under solid waste regional service or contact our staff at 250-949-1681.

So get out there and enjoy your garden and the sun, but if you have any garden waste, please be responsible in how you dispose your cuttings.

Patrick Donaghy is Operations Manager for the Regional District of Mount Waddington. Mike DesRochers is a Registered Professional Forester with the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resources in Port McNeill.

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Given that it is very diffi cult for most households to completely e l i m i n a t e garbage in our modern lifestyle, one of the most common sources of questions directed at Regional District staff relates to solid waste. In part, this curiosity is based on the ever-changing rules and expectations related to solid waste. In recent years, fi rst cardboard and then other materials such as electronics have been restricted in relation to the landfi ll, with hefty fees being levied to those who do not sort their garbage

properly. The coming years will continue the trend of the only constant being change itself.The biggest news centers on the new printed paper and packaging program funded by retailers and manufacturers, due to commence in May 2014. While details are still being settled, the new program will fund the diversion of all residential packaging from plastic and metal to cardboard and glass. Many of the materials being covered were not supported by the Regional District of Mount W a d d i n g t o n previously, so

there may be some signifi cant changes in our operations. This new r e c y c l i n g program will not be funded by your local government but will be covered in the cost of the purchase related to the packaging. This new way of paying for the recycling of packaging is very important because it means that if you don’t recycle that plastic bottle, you will

have paid for a service you did not use. It also means that your taxes will go up because the cost of landfi lling the bottle contributes to the annual regional district fee all h o m e o w n e r s are charged. Granted, one plastic bottle

doesn’t cost much. But imagine the cost of tens of thousands of pieces of packaging being landfi lled if North Islanders don’t recycle their packaging!The other big news is a pat on the back to all the North Island c o m m u n i t i e s . Since the Regional District started tracking the amount of garbage going into 7 Mile Landfi ll nearly a decade ago, we have never had as

low a tonnage as we had in 2012. This success comes at a time when all our c o m m u n i t i e s , with the exception of Holberg, bring all their waste to 7 Mile, which was not even the case just over two years ago. If we keep our waste generation down, it means the next mil l ion-dol lar expansion can be put off longer and longer. As taxpayers, this is good news for me and for you.Feel free to ask

questions of your knowledgeable staff at the landfi ll or check out the snazzy new Regional District web site at http://w w w . r d m w .bc.ca/regional-services/solid-waste/ for the latest news regarding solid waste.Patrick Donaghy is Operations Manager for the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

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Please do not throw your old batteries into the garbage. It is very harmful for the environment.

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Bring your batteries to the North Island Gazette offi ce anytime Monday - Friday

8:30am - 5:00pm.

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*Save yourself some time, keep a container at your home for old batteries, then bring them in all at once.

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Will SoltauFew people on the North Island would disagree that the health of our communities depends on the health of the ocean around us. Whether for food or fun, business or pleasure, the ocean plays a big part in our lives. Every day those of us working at Living Oceans are reminded by North Islanders how important the ocean is to the fabric of their lives and how passionate they are about conserving and protecting it. We share that passion. Whether we’re swapping sea stories at an Oceans Day event, interviewing locals to learn more about the North Island’s abundant marine resources, organizing volunteer shoreline cleanups, collaborating with marine-based industries intent on improving their business practices or encouraging public involve-ment in marine planning processes, our conserva-tion efforts and initiatives are influenced by the people who live here.Living Oceans researches the issues we take on so that we can be assured our actions are based on sound science. Just like the ocean, our work is ever changing and always challenging. This year we’ve launched our new Clear the Coast project to help organize the efforts of North Island volunteers who want to help tackle the growing problem of marine debris in our region. Plastic in the ocean and onshore is more than an eyesore, it’s a threat to the ecosystem. Lost fishing gear keeps on fishing. The derelict and abandoned vessels that threaten to pol-lute our harbours need to be responsibly removed and disposed of. Divers from the Top Island Econauts are already volunteering their time and equipment to locate and remove ghost fishing traps. The Malcolm Island Harbour Authority and Lions Club are piloting an abandoned vessel disposal project. Volunteers are signing up for beach cleanups around the North Island. You can find out more on our website at www.livingoceans.org/clearthecoast. If you’d like to join in and help clear the coast around the North Island, contact Will Soltau 250-973-6580.

Donating items is a great way to benefit the environment and the less fortunate. By donating items, donors are preventing usable goods from going into landfills. In addition, reusing donated items prevents the need to har-vest new raw materials, which saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions which con-tribute to global climate change.

Gardening is a rewarding hobby with thousands of devotees. Backyard gardens provide beauty and aesthetic appeal to a landscape, and they can be a source of homegrown food and a natural habitat for outdoor wildlife. A self-sustaining garden can be an efficient addition to any home, but gardens require upkeep and a certain measure of dedication.A self-sufficient garden is a garden that sustains itself through proper planning and execution. Such gardens can almost take care of themselves so long as the soil is healthy soil, the seeds are reused and organic material is produced.Self-sustaining gardens also represent a lifestyle where individuals are responsible for producing their own foods -- thus sustaining themselves without the need to shop for produce elsewhere. When planting your own self-sustaining garden, consider the following tips.* Start with soil. Healthy soil is essential to a thriving garden. The soil must have the right pH, correct texture and composition, and be full of nutrients. Very often the native soil in yards is not adequate to keep a garden thriving. In such instances, the soil needs to be improved. Adding compost -- which can be produced in the yard as well -- to the soil will

enrich the soil with nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.* Maintain proper soil consistency. Soil that is the right consistency, meaning the optimum balance of sand, clay and actual soil, is another necessity for a self-sustaining garden. The ideal ratio should be 40 percent sand, 40 percent silt and 20 percent clay. Having the right balance of soil can secure root formation and promote proper drainage.* Test the pH. Certain plants need a specific pH in order to grow. A neutral pH range

is typically ideal for growing vegetables. A pH tester can be purchased from a gardening center. Amend the soil accordingly to get the soil back to its correct level.* Know the growing season. Vegetables should be planted during the season in which they will thrive. Peas, beets and cabbage, for example, are cold-temperature vegetables, while cucumbers, squash and melons thrive in warm climates. Plant accordingly so that the vegetables will have the best chances for success.* Purchase quality seeds.

Use fresh seeds, particularly ones that have been harvested from your own garden the year before, to have the best chances for germination. Or buy seeds from a reputable source, like a garden center or an online retailer who specializes in vegetable seeds.* Start seedlings indoors. You may want to work with seedlings indoors so that you can monitor growth and care for them more easily. Then transplant the seedlings outside when they are stable enough for the elements.

Donate goods

to keep landfill longer

Living Oceans tackles debris

Plant a self-sustaining garden


The best way to keep the North Island green, is to continue harvesting our

forests and planting at least 2 trees for every tree harvested.

It’s called practicing sustainable forestry.

Mayor & Council Port McNeill

Tree Farming Country

Living Oceans Society

Protecting North Island ocean ecosystems today

for generations to come.

Learn more at www.livingoceans.org Janna Nicholsschnitzersteel.com

We recycle everything from cans to cars for the good of the earth. We’re part of a globalrecycling ecosystem, with depots in Victoria, Duncan, Cassidy and Campbell River.

Why wastea good thing?

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(NC)—With about 47 different species of ants meandering their way through Canada, this insect is the nation’s number one pest problem – and are quick to crash a party.Proper identifi cation is critical for effective control of ants, so right here, let’s meet the top fi ve species you could see on your property as the weather heats up:• Carpenter Ants: Canada’s most popular ant species prefers to build homes in damp, dead wood, which they hollow for nesting purposes.• European Fire Ants: Though not the traditional fi re ant, this breed of vicious stingers is becoming quite common, and their bites can cause health implications for humans and small animals.• Moisture or Cornfi eld Ants: These common pests are more of a nuisance than a threat and tend to nest in high, moist areas.• Argentine Ants: Though their activity ramps up during spring and summer, their ability to adapt to the indoors has made this species a year-round threat.• Velvety Ants: Like the carpenter ant, these insects favour trees and dead wood and can infest the structure of homes.“Because ant colonies can quickly relocate and can include up to 300,000 ants, controlling these pests can be diffi cult,” says pest control expert Alice Sinia, the quality

assurance manager for Orkin Canada. “Getting to know their behaviour now can eliminate headaches later this spring and summer.”What steps can you take to prevent these pests as warmer weather sets in?• Ants can enter a home through the tiniest of cracks, so take steps to ensure that your home stayed tight and sealed during the winter months. Repair leaks or water-damaged features immediately to deter ant colonies in search of water.• Ensure that kitchen surfaces and outdoor dining areas are constantly free of crumbs, and make it a habit to wipe up food and water spills quickly.• Be conscious when gardening and moving soil around that you may meet and disrupt a colony.If you do spot a trail of ants marching through your home, your pest control professional can help you address the issue. Your provider can help you cut down on factors that contribute to ant colonies, so there’s no need to have ants in your pants over this common warm-weather problem.

Keep ants from marching to your home

Heat and cool your home from the earth(NC)—As the mercury begins to rise, Canadians are looking for innovative ways to keep both the temperature and energy bills down. One of the best kept secrets to achieve this is the heat pump, a mechanical system that draws heat from the air, or from the earth and transfers it into the home or vice versa, depending on the season.Heat pumps work like refrigerators since they use fl uids to transfer heat energy from one place to another. That’s why, if you put your hand behind a refrigerator, it is hot. The heat is all the energy that’s been transferred from inside the fridge to outside. A heat pump works the same way. A ground source heat pump that is connected to the earth through a distribution loop allows for a transfer of heat from under the Earth’s surface to the interior of the home and, in the summer, from the home to the ground. So despite the name, heat pumps don’t only replace fuel-burning furnaces or boilers; they can also act as air conditioners.Because they require no purchased fuel, geothermal (ground source) heat pumps can provide considerable savings over the life of a home. Modern heat pumps can provide up to 75 per cent of a home’s heating needs.The installation of a geothermal system is a signifi cant project, however, which requires specialized training and knowledge. For example, the ‘loop’ which carries heat energy from the ground to the home, needs to be properly specifi ed and sized; if it is too small, you will not save as much money as you could, because the house will be under-heated and it will have to rely on a backup method more often. Although the up-front investment can be sizeable, so too is the return on investment, providing

many years of reliable, low-cost heating and cooling for your you and your family.If you’re looking to invest in an environmentally-friendly system for heating and cooling a house or building, consider a geothermal heat pump. Be sure to consult with a licensed, qualifi ed contractor to ensure that a heat pump is the appropriate solution.


Pitch-in to Clean up your Communityby participating in these special events!

The grade 7 students of Eagle View will be cleaning up our community in conjunction with Earth Day and to raise funds for their trip to Camp Homewood. The students will be canvassing the neighbourhood starting the fi rst week of April seeking pledged donations for garbage collected. We will also be hosting a hotdog

sale just in front of Overwaitea.

With the blessing of the Thunderbird Mall Administration and a donation of a scrap metal bin from Fox`s Disposal will be located at the mall parking lot.

Come on out and support our students.

Eagle View School Grade 7

Camp Homewood FundraiserGARBAGE DAY CLEAN UP

April 20 - 10am-4pm

SCRAP METAL DROP OFF ONLY!HOT DOG SALE

PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR GARBAGE TO THE MALL!

Pitch-in Block PartySunday, April 28 • 10am

BBQ at Providence Place, Live Music, Kids’ Activities

Call the District of Port Hardy for more information

250-949-6665ext 226

Sponsored by the District of Port Hardy in partnership with Mars Restaurant

and Providence Place

Free Event

Seniors’ Community Clean-upFriday, May 3

Free pick up for seniors ages 65+ or persons with disabilities

Call 250-949-1668 to make arrangements

Sponsored by Port Hardy Recycle Centre

Port Hardy Recycle Centre

District of Port Hardy Community Clean-up

• NO TV’s, computer monitors, tires or chemicals• Large items ok• Steel, including appliances• Household items• Wood waste

• Accepts anything with a cord

• Electronics, TV’s, computer monitors, etc

• All batteries• All light bulbs• Paint & aerosol cans

• Thermostats• Power tools• Milk jugs & cartons

May 7-11Tues-Sat • Noon-4pm

Every Thurs-Sun10am-5pm

We pay you!* Recyclables (cans & bottles)* Small refund on car batteries

Contact Rod 250-949-1668

FREE

FREE

Drop off at Fox’s Disposal at the Tacan site

Drop off at Fox’s Disposal

North Island Gazette, April 18, 2013

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