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Hardy’s mayoral candidates and all thirteen prospective councillors had a chance to put their case for election to the public last week as the Chamber of Commerce hosted an all-candidates meeting at the Civic Centre.

More than 150 members of the public came out to hear the can-didates lay out their platforms before fielding a variety of ques-tions from the both the audience and the Chamber.

Chamber Director Angela Smith welcomed the candidates and the public to the event, saying, “Thank

you foremost for attending this session. Your participation tonight is critical in sharing information which aids the community of Port Hardy in making an informed decision about who should repre-sent us on council over the next four years.”

Given the exceptionally large

field in this year’s election, and to minimize redundant answers, the candidates were broken into three panels of five for the ques-tion period.

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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—

Candidates for Port McNeill mayor and coun-cillor position faced the public — and, in some cases, the music — in a

lively and sometimes humorous all-candidates meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Community Hall last week.

Current councillors Shirley Ackland and Gaby

Wickstrom, squaring off for the mayor’s job, were joined on stage by moderator Jon Lok and council hopefuls Jason Clarke, Shelley Downey, Jay Dixon, Aaron Frost, Graham MacDonald and

Alannah Nicols before a nearly full house in the Oct. 29 event.

The evening quickly identified Port McNeill as a small town seeking an infusion of business, indus-try and resources while also

trying to retain the relaxed, close-knit atmosphere that provides appeal to current residents.

The evening began

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The four candidates for Port McNeill’s two spots on School District 85’s Board of Trustees had two minutes each to share prepared open-ing statements at last week’s all-candidates meeting at the local Community Centre.

After that, the chal-lenge began.

After introducing incumbent Werner Manke and fellow can-didates David Jack, Rod Sherrell and Lyn Skrlac, moderator Jon Lok opened the floor to questions. After a long pause, Lok joked, nobody wants to go first, eh?

Then a woman stood from her seat, strode purposefully to the microphone and asked, “I’m curious, what was your personal position on the teacher’s strike that finished up in September?”

“Well, no softballs today,” Lok was moved to remark. “Right out of the gate.”

Manke, who lobbied during his current term to get a second trustee for Port McNeill, said he believed the teachers deserved a fair settle-ment. “We have to make sure our teachers are not only well-paid, but have opportunities to grow professionally,” he said.

Skrlac, a former trust-ee who is has a life-time membership in the BC School Trustees Association, disagreed

with lumping class size and class composition into a union contract. “I would like to see size and composition put in the hands of the peo-ple who work there,” she said. “Not only our teachers, but our staff and board trustees.”

Sherrell, a former director for the Regional District of Mount Waddington, said the main problem was that local school boards and trustees were excluded from the process. “We need to develop some new strategies that bring these questions back to our local school dis-tricts, back to our local boards, back to our local schools, teachers, and parents.”

Jack, the only can-didate with no elected experience, drew laugh-ter when he said that, as an employee of the BC Parks Service, “I have extensive experi-ence in working with limited budget environ-ments.” He grew disil-lusioned when the sum-mer dragged on with no negotiations. “That concerns me the kids are being used as pawns in this,” he said. “It was just as important in July there was going to be no school in September as it was when the schools were actually closed, and that’s something that just shouldn’t be acceptable.”

Candidate profiles appeared in the Oct. 30 Gazette. They may be viewed at www.northis-landgazette.com.

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from page 1with Lok acknowledg-ing outgoing Mayor Gerry Furney, who steps aside as Canada’s longest current-serving elected official with 39 years as mayor and 46 overall, combined with his previous stint as councillor.

Ackland, who served as Furney’s deputy mayor during the recent term, appeared to be the stay-the-course candidate. “I truly believe slow and steady growth is what wins the race,” she said. “We don’t want to create a boom-and-bust economy we’ve seen in other resource commu-nities on the Island and across the province.”

Wickstrom took a position opposite Furney’s when she said establishing reserve funds in good years to leverage against future infrastructure needs was a fiscally respon-sible course.

The council candi-dates provide a mix of experience and youth, and offered a range of priorities. Downey and Frost have both previ-ously served on coun-cil, and Downey used her opening remarks to “thank Gerry Furney and his cohorts of the day who had the vision to create a communi-ty,” while also noting

the Town’s infrastruc-ture is aging and its population declining.

“We have the poten-tial to craft a new vision,” she said.

Frost, whose grand-father, Stu Robinson, was one of those cohorts of Furney’s in the late 1950s and who preceded Furney as Port McNeill’s first mayor, said he has lived here “through good times and bad. Port McNeill will always pull through.” Frost said economic growth is critical to entice the community’s youth to remain.

Clarke, a newcomer to the political arena, called for engaging youth in small projects around town to provide a sense of pride and investment in the com-munity.

Nicols called for the construction of a recre-ational facility includ-ing a pool and meet-ing rooms to serve as a community centre, as well as year-round tourism.

MacDonald, a self-employed business-man who has been intimately involved in non-timber forest products marketing, said the Town’s future economic focus should be in the growth areas of the marine industry and tourism.

Each of the candi-dates fielded ques-tions from the public, including one asking if they were able to think “outside the box” to create opportuni-ties utilizing existing resources.

“Burn the bloody box,” Dixon, prin-cipal at North Island Secondary School, said to applause. “We need to encourage innova-tion and invest in those small visions. Our stu-

dents, our seniors, have wonderful ideas, and we need to encourage those.”

Robert Short later asked what the can-didates planned to do about the Town’s gar-bage bylaw, in light of the number of unse-cured garbage contain-ers — and number of “problem bears” put down for coming into town for a free meal.

Before the panel could respond, Bryce

Casavant strode to the microphone.

“I just wanted the community to know I am the new Conservation Officer,” said Casavant, who was attending off-duty and out of uniform. “And I echo those remarks.”

Wickstrom noted bear-proof containers have gradually been introduced over the past two to three years, and that current council is constructing a new bylaw that should help alleviate the problem.

Ackland agreed,

while noting the avail-able bear-proof con-tainers currently avail-able are fabricated in Alberta.

“We were thinking we could get in touch with Jay, and maybe the school could pro-vide something,” she said with a sly nod to Dixon.

“We could have a prototype under design, at a lower cost than they do,” he responded without missing a beat. “However, they’ll be branded with whatever business name wants to

sponsor them.”“Now, that’s outside

the box,” Lok noted from the moderator’s podium.

“What box?” Frost asked to general laugh-ter.

Port McNeill coun-cil candidate state-ments appear on Page 14. Mayoral candidate statements were pub-lished in the Oct. 23 Gazette, and can be found online at www.northislandgazet te .com, following the Election 2014 link at the top of the page.

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THE VILLAGE OF ALERT BAY

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Alert Bay that an elec-tion by voting is necessary to elect four Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – ACCLAIMED

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Alert Bay on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of Alert Bay Village Office located at 15 Maple Road.

ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of Alert Bay Village Office located at 15 Maple Road.

A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patients or staff of the Cor-morant Island Health Centre (Hospital) at the time of voting, as follows:Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm at the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre 49 School Road

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day,• Canadian citizen,• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration, resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Alert Bay for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Please call the Chief Election Officer prior to Election Day to confirm eligibility.

Information on the foregoing can be obtained by calling Heather Nelson-Smith, Chief Election Officer at250-974-5213.



PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Alert Bay that an electon by

votng is necessary to elect four Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and

for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – ACCLAIMED

Surname Usual Names Residental Address or Jurisdicton

BERRY MICHAEL 849 FIR STREET , ALERT BAY



BUCHANAN DENNIS 395 CEDAR STREET, ALERT BAY

FAREN DAVID 69 OAK ROAD, ALERT BAY

GORDON KANE 5 NIMPKISH HEIGHTS, ALERT BAY

GRANGER LISANNE 74 ORCA WAY, ALERT BAY

MERCER KIM 106 SKANA PLACE, ALERT BAY

WHITE WENDY 429 FIR STREET, ALERT BAY

WILLIAMS DUNCAN 74 WILLOW ROAD, ALERT BAY


GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Alert Bay on:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of

Alert Bay Village Office located at 15 Maple Road.

ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of


A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patents or staf

of the Cormorant Island Health Centre (Hospital) at the tme of votng, as follows:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm at the Cormorant

Island Community Health Centre 49 School Road


There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registraton of all electors for this electon will

take place at the tme of votng. You will be required to make a declaraton that you meet the

following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older on General Votng Day,

• Canadian citzen,

• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registraton,

• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Alert Bay for at least 30

days immediately preceding the day of registraton, and

• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from votng in an

electon or otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identfcaton (at least one with a signature). Picture

identficaton is not necessary. The identficaton must prove both residency and identty.

must produce 2 pieces of identfcaton (at least one with a signature) to prove identty, proof

that they are enttled to register in relaton to the property, and, if there is more than one owner

of the property, writen consent from the majority of the property owners. Please call the Chief

Electon Officer prior to Electon Day to confirm eligibility.

Informaton on the foregoing can be obtained by calling Heather Nelson-Smith, Chief Electon

Officer at 250-974-5213



PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Alert Bay that an electon by

votng is necessary to elect four Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and

for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – ACCLAIMED


BERRY MICHAEL 849 FIR STREET , ALERT BAY



BUCHANAN DENNIS 395 CEDAR STREET, ALERT BAY

FAREN DAVID 69 OAK ROAD, ALERT BAY

GORDON KANE 5 NIMPKISH HEIGHTS, ALERT BAY

GRANGER LISANNE 74 ORCA WAY, ALERT BAY

MERCER KIM 106 SKANA PLACE, ALERT BAY

WHITE WENDY 429 FIR STREET, ALERT BAY

WILLIAMS DUNCAN 74 WILLOW ROAD, ALERT BAY


GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Alert Bay on:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of


ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of


A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patents or staf

of the Cormorant Island Health Centre (Hospital) at the tme of votng, as follows:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm at the Cormorant

Island Community Health Centre 49 School Road


There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registraton of all electors for this electon will

take place at the tme of votng. You will be required to make a declaraton that you meet the

following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older on General Votng Day,

• Canadian citzen,

• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registraton,

• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Alert Bay for at least 30

days immediately preceding the day of registraton, and

• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from votng in an

electon or otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identfcaton (at least one with a signature). Picture

identficaton is not necessary. The identficaton must prove both residency and identty.

must produce 2 pieces of identfcaton (at least one with a signature) to prove identty, proof

that they are enttled to register in relaton to the property, and, if there is more than one owner

of the property, writen consent from the majority of the property owners. Please call the Chief

Electon Officer prior to Electon Day to confirm eligibility.

Informaton on the foregoing can be obtained by calling Heather Nelson-Smith, Chief Electon

Officer at 250-974-5213

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The District of Port Hardy invites applications for the position of Emergency Coordinator. This is a volunteer position, although an honorarium is provided. Ideally, the successful candidate will have some prior training related to emergency planning and the establishment and operation of an emergency operation centre (EOC). Training will be provided through Emergency Management BC and the Justice Institute of BC. The Emergency Coordinator may be required to act as EOC Director during emergency events that necessitate establishment of an EOC, is responsible for coordinating regular meetings and activities associated with the District's Emergency Planning Committee, the day to day management of the local Emergency Program including coordination of staff and resources, coordination with external emergency management organizations, and implementing training exercises and operations under the District’s Emergency Plan. For a more detailed listing of the duties of the Emergency Coordinator, please see Emergency Program Bylaw No. 17-2007. This Bylaw is available at the Municipal Hall at the address below or on the District's website at www.porthardy.ca. To apply for this position, please submit a letter stating why you are interested in, and how you believe you are qualified to undertake this position, along with your résumé and list of references, by email, fax, hand delivery or mail, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014, to:

Jeff Long, Director of Corporate & Development Services District of Port Hardy

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[email protected] The District thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The District of Port Hardy invites applications for the position of Emergency Coordinator. This is a volunteer position, although an honorarium is provided.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have some prior training related to emergency planning and the establishment and operation of an emergency operation centre (EOC). Training will be provided through Emergency Management BC and the Justice Institute of BC.

The Emergency Coordinator may be required to act as EOC Director during emergency events that necessitate establishment of an EOC, is responsible for coordinating regular meetings and activities associated with the District’s Emergency Planning Committee, the day to day manage-ment of the local Emergency Program including coordination of staff and resources, coordination with external emergency management organizations, and implementing training exercises and operations under the District’s Emergency Plan. For a more detailed listing of the duties of the Emergency Coordinator, please see Emergency Program Bylaw No. 17-2007. This Bylaw is avail-able at the Municipal Hall at the address below or on the District’s website at www.porthardy.ca.

To apply for this position, please submit a letter stating why you are interested in, and how you believe you are qualified to undertake this position, along with your résumé and list of references, by email, fax, hand delivery or mail, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014, to:

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

7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax 250-949-7433

[email protected]

The District thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Legion branches in several North Island communities will host Remembrance Day ceremonies and fellow-ship Tuesday Nov. 11.

Here’s where you can take part:

Alert BayGuests gather at the

Legion Hall for a ser-vice, address and the laying of the wreaths following the two-

minute silence at 11:11 a.m. A free lunch with dessert will follow, hosted by the Legion Auxiliary.

Port AliceGuests assemble at

the community cen-

tre at 10:30 a.m. for a parade to the cenotaph in front of the Legion Hall. Lunch will then be served in the Hall.

Port HardyParticipants assem-

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cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. Following the ceremony and laying of wreaths, lunch will be served at the Legion Hall.

Port McNeillParade participants

gather at the Legion

Hall at 10 a.m. Parade to the cenotaph on Campbell Way for the ceremony, followed by lunch at the Legion Hall for adults, hot dogs and hot chocolate for children at NISS.


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Gazette staffPORT MCNEILL—

The ‘Namgis First Nation-owned, closed-containment Kuterra fish farm achieved the world’s top sustainabil-ity ranking for its land-raised Atlantic salmon last week.

Kuterra salmon, which entered the mar-ketplace in April this year, is Canada’s first land-raised Atlantic salmon.

It received the high-est ranking issued by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, which gives the salmon a Seafood Watch “Best Choice” recommenda-tion. The recommen-dation also makes the product Ocean Wise.

“We are delighted that the third-party assessment conduct-

ed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium has validated Kuterra operations as one of the most sustainable Atlantic salmon aqua-culture operations globally,” says Garry Ullstrom, Kuterra CEO. “Environmental sustainability is the goal at the heart of Kuterra’s mission, and this ranking shows we’re achieving that.”

The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s assess-ment examined three land-based facilities currently operating globally — Kuterra in British Columbia, along with facilities in Denmark and West Virginia — where The Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute (TCFFI) works in partnership with the Atlantic Salmon

Federation (ASF) in growing Atlantic salm-on on land.

The Seafood Watch report stated, “These three farms are consid-ered to be representa-tive of current prac-tices and therefore the assessment and recom-mendation is applicable globally to additional farms as they develop unless there is a demon-strable difference in production practices.”

The farms’ final scores ranged from 7.14 to 8.02 out of a possible 10.

The announcement was made during the same time period as the Aquaculture Innovation Workshop in Vancouver, which assessed the techni-cal, biological, and economic feasibil-ity of closed-contain-

ment aquaculture. During the workshop, ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer presented on the performance of the Kuterra project.

“The timing of this sustainability ranking couldn’t be better as we

work to raise the pro-file of the environmen-tal benefits of growing farmed Atlantic salmon on land,” said Jonathan Carr, ASF’s Executive Director of Research and Environment while attending the confer-

ence in Vancouver. “The bar has been set very high for other farming operations. Atlantic salmon grown on land are produced without the need for antibiotics or harsh, environmentally harm-

ful chemicals to con-trol disease and par-asites. The waste is recycled and the risk of disease is minimal, with no escapes jeop-ardizing wild salmon restoration and conser-vation efforts.”


2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS


PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Port Hardy that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence BOOD Hank Port Hardy, BC DORWARD Janet Port Hardy, BC

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence CORBETT-LABATT Pat Port Hardy, BC DUGAS Dennis Port Hardy, BC HEMPHILL Jessie Nanaimo, BC MARCOTTE Rick Port Hardy, BC PERKOVICH Debbie Port Hardy, BC QUIST Shelley O Port Hardy, BC RALPH Eric Port Hardy, BC RICHARDS Graham Port Hardy, BC ROBERTSON Fred Port Hardy, BC ROMAS Rod Port Hardy, BC SIEMENS Shelley Port Hardy, BC TIDBURY John Port Hardy, BC WISHART Leightan Port Hardy, BC


General Voting Day Saturday, November 15, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Municipal Hall – 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy

Advance Voting Opportunities Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Municipal Hall – 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy

Special Voting Opportunity

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Port Hardy Hospital and Eagle Ridge Manor, 9120 Granville Street, Port Hardy

Only patients or residents may vote.

Information for Electors – Who Can Vote? Resident Electors: If you are not on the List of Registered Resident Electors, you may register as a resident elector at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day; Canadian citizen; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; resident of or registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately

preceding the day of registration; and, not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise

disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident Property Electors: A person is eligible to vote as a Non-resident Property Elector (owner of property in Port Hardy), if that person meets all of the following criteria: 18 years or older on General Voting Day Canadian citizen resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately

before registering to vote; is not entitled to register as a resident elector in the District of Port Hardy; has not been disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be

otherwise disqualified by law; the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common,

are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and, if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written

consent of the majority of the owners, register as a Non-resident Property Elector. A person may only vote once as a Non-resident Property Elector regardless of how many properties that person owns in the District of Port Hardy. At the time of voting, Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to submit the Application For Registration As A Non-resident Property Elector In The District Of Port Hardy and show proof of ownership of the property (title certificate, title search from within the last 30 days, 2014 Property Tax Notice or 2014 Assessment Notice) as well as 2 pieces of identification confirming identity, one of which includes a signature. If there is more than one registered property owner, a Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form must be completed by a majority of the registered owners (including the person registering as Non-resident Property Elector) and submitted at the time of voting. Both the Application for Registration and the Consent Form are available on the District website or can be obtained at the Municipal Hall such that they can be completed in advance of the day that you attend to vote.

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given that an election by acclamation is declared with respect to the three positions of School Trustee for Electoral Area 1 of the Board of Education of School District No. 85, as follows:

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Three (3) have been elected by acclamation Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence FIELD Jeff Port Hardy, BC SCHMIDT Danita Coal Harbour, BC WISHART Leightan Port Hardy, BC

Jeff Long, Chief Election Officer

For further information, please contact Jeff Long, Chief Election Official or Susan Bjarnason, Deputy Chief Election Official District of Port Hardy, 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433


For further information, please contact Jeff Long, Chief Election Officer or Susan Bjarnason, Deputy Chief Election Officer District of Port Hardy,7360 Columbia street, PO Box 68, Porty Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433


2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS


PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Port Hardy that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence BOOD Hank Port Hardy, BC DORWARD Janet Port Hardy, BC

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence CORBETT-LABATT Pat Port Hardy, BC DUGAS Dennis Port Hardy, BC HEMPHILL Jessie Nanaimo, BC MARCOTTE Rick Port Hardy, BC PERKOVICH Debbie Port Hardy, BC QUIST Shelley O Port Hardy, BC RALPH Eric Port Hardy, BC RICHARDS Graham Port Hardy, BC ROBERTSON Fred Port Hardy, BC ROMAS Rod Port Hardy, BC SIEMENS Shelley Port Hardy, BC TIDBURY John Port Hardy, BC WISHART Leightan Port Hardy, BC


General Voting Day Saturday, November 15, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Municipal Hall – 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy

Advance Voting Opportunities Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Municipal Hall – 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy

Special Voting Opportunity

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Port Hardy Hospital and Eagle Ridge Manor, 9120 Granville Street, Port Hardy

Only patients or residents may vote.

Information for Electors – Who Can Vote? Resident Electors: If you are not on the List of Registered Resident Electors, you may register as a resident elector at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day; Canadian citizen; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; resident of or registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately

preceding the day of registration; and, not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise

disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident Property Electors: A person is eligible to vote as a Non-resident Property Elector (owner of property in Port Hardy), if that person meets all of the following criteria: 18 years or older on General Voting Day Canadian citizen resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately

before registering to vote; is not entitled to register as a resident elector in the District of Port Hardy; has not been disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be

otherwise disqualified by law; the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common,

are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and, if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written

consent of the majority of the owners, register as a Non-resident Property Elector. A person may only vote once as a Non-resident Property Elector regardless of how many properties that person owns in the District of Port Hardy. At the time of voting, Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to submit the Application For Registration As A Non-resident Property Elector In The District Of Port Hardy and show proof of ownership of the property (title certificate, title search from within the last 30 days, 2014 Property Tax Notice or 2014 Assessment Notice) as well as 2 pieces of identification confirming identity, one of which includes a signature. If there is more than one registered property owner, a Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form must be completed by a majority of the registered owners (including the person registering as Non-resident Property Elector) and submitted at the time of voting. Both the Application for Registration and the Consent Form are available on the District website or can be obtained at the Municipal Hall such that they can be completed in advance of the day that you attend to vote.

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given that an election by acclamation is declared with respect to the three positions of School Trustee for Electoral Area 1 of the Board of Education of School District No. 85, as follows:

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Three (3) have been elected by acclamation Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence FIELD Jeff Port Hardy, BC SCHMIDT Danita Coal Harbour, BC WISHART Leightan Port Hardy, BC


For further information, please contact Jeff Long, Chief Election Official or Susan Bjarnason, Deputy Chief Election Official District of Port Hardy, 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433

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Remembrance Day in Canada and throughout the Commonwealth was established nearly a century ago, at the close of World War I.

The deaths in recent weeks of a pair of Canadian servicemen are certain to make this year’s commemora-tions particularly relevant to a younger generation that continues to attend and participate in the Nov. 11 cer-emonies. They have little direct connection to a century-old conflict, but can certainly recognize one of their own whose images are splashed across social media within hours of his killing.

Warrant officer Patrice Vincent, 53, was killed in a targeted hit-and-run Oct. 20 in Quebec. Just two days later, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, a 24-year-old reservist, was killed by a gunman while standing guard at the National War Memorial.

That memorial is the site of Canada’s national Remembrance Day commemoration. You can be sure Cirillo will hold an honorary spot there next Tuesday along with the World War I veterans depicted in bronze.

The original Remembrance Day was held to honour the fallen soldiers of “The Great War”. In Canada it has since been amended to include all members of the Canadian Forces “who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.”

Vincent and Cirillo were killed not on a far battlefield, but on Canadian soil. Yes, they were targeted attacks — not on the individuals, but on the institutions they represented. Still, beware those who would capitalize on these incidents to assert they are proof the world is a global battlefield, and that we must trade our liberties to ensure security.

The phrase “Lest we forget”, which has become attached to Remembrance Day, is sometimes credited to the Ode of Remembrance, taken from a Lawrence Binyon poem titled For the Fallen and written in 1914 to honour the British war dead of that time. But his refrain is, “We will remember them.”

The actual words lest we forget come from a Rudyard Kipling poem written 17 years before the outbreak of the war, which warns of the fate that can befall even the mightiest armies, nations and even empires if they turn away from their moral core.

November 11 is a day for Cirillo, Vincent, and all those who preceded them while serving on behalf of the high ideals upon which Canada was founded and, despite its missteps with its indigenous peoples and sev-eral immigrant populations, to which it may still aspire.

We do not diminish that honour, remembrance and commemoration. We do, however, ask that the rest of the year be given to remembrance of the Canada they served. It remains to the rest of us to preserve and protect that ideal.

Lest we forget.

The ‘Namgis closed-containment Kuterra fish farm achieved a top sustainability rank-ing for its land-raised Atlantic salmon.

Hey, remember the recent summer, when we all wished for some rain to break up the un-ending run of sun and heat? Yeah, us neither.

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Canada worth remembrance

Dear editor, The fireworks show was

awesome with the support in the community.

We should give our thanks to Overwaitea for their sup-port of the hot chocolate and apples to be made into candy apples.

Also to Providence Place for taking the time each

year to come and serve the hot chocolate and to give out the candy apples.

To Spiketop Cedar for donating the firewood for the bonfire and Fox Disposal for delivering the wood.

Also to all the business-es and people who made cash donations to sup-

port the event. To the fire department for their time to come out and keep the event safe.

And, most importantly, to our District of Port Hardy for providing their gener-ous donation, the donation of the ball park and the crew who clean up after the event.

Also to the truck that was selling fireworks for their generous donation.

So please thank these people for their time and support and we will see you again next year.

Way to go Port Hardy!

robert JohnsenPort Hardy

Hardy shines for fireworks show

Poppies bloom for a seasonDear editor,Friday, Oct. 31, was the official

beginning of the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2014 Annual Poppy Campaign. You should now be see-ing Poppy Taggers out in force in shopping centers and public build-ings throughout your community.

Presentations of ceremonial First Poppies are made to the Governor General of Canada, then to the Lieutenant Governor of each province, and subsequently to mayors and local government authorities prior to the start of the campaign.

The Royal Canadian Legion proudly supports Canada’s serv-

ing military and retired Veterans. The Poppy Campaign serves to help Canadians honour, remem-ber and show their support. All donations made during this time go toward assisting veterans and their families in need. The Legion also coordinates and delivers Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada.

We would like to invite all Canadians to participate in this year’s Poppy Campaign and to attend their local ceremony on Tuesday Nov. 11.

Lest We Forget.Kathy Slack

Port Mcneill

Poppy Chairman Louise Payne presents Port McNeill Legion’s first poppy to Mayor Furney Oct. 31. Photo submitted


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Coun. Rick Marcotte brought up gas prices in the region at last week’s council meet-ing, but his request that council look deeper at the price differ-ence between here and down-Island was rejected after discus-sion.

“I’d like to request of staff that we invite the Chevron and Imperial Oil/Esso sales reps to council to explain the vast difference in gas prices between Campbell River and Port Hardy,” said coun. Marcotte during Council Reports.

“We don’t like inter-fering on personal businesses,” he contin-ued, “it’s not our place or our job, but this is a big issue for a lot of

local people.”“I agree that the

prices are much high-er,” said coun. Janet Dorward. “However, I don’t believe it’s coun-cil’s place to meddle in private business so I will be voting against the motion.”

The motion was defeated.

Also in Council Reports, coun. Dorward said that she was “given the really disappointing news” that Western Forest Products would be closing its Port Hardy office Jan. 1 as part of a centralization effort. “Of little con-solation was that they feel there’s going to be a few employees pur-chasing homes in Port Hardy,” she added.

The councillor did have some good news

to share however: “Yesterday with the finance budget, that was exciting to learn how much - $357,000 - savings in the past 12 months from offer-ing the water and sewer utilities ourselves. That was huge; some very good news.”

ParnhamDeputy Mayor

Debbie Huddlestan raised the possibility of renaming a section of Thunderbird Way in honour of the late Mayor Bev Parnham during the New Business portion of the meeting.

A request had been sent to Island Health to name the new Primary Healthcare facility in the town after the Mayor, but the health authority preferred to

offer a different memo-rial.

“They are going to put up a plaque and they do recognize the work she did to get that facility built for our community,” explained the Deputy Mayor. “Someone suggested to me that if they won’t do that (name the facility after Mayor Parnham), can we change the road?” The portion in question runs alongside the hos-pital on the south side of Granville Street.

Director of Corporate Services Jeff Long examined the possibili-

ty and informed council that the change would affect four properties, with three requiring an address change. He suggested council pen a letter to the property owners that would be affected, stating the desire of council and asking for input.

Council approved a motion to accept the suggestion.

RCMP/PHFDPort Hardy RCMP

Staff Sergeant Gord Brownridge appeared before council last week to present the detachment’s quarterly report.

In the report the offi-cer noted particular success in disrupting the local drug trade

after “months of inves-tigation” led to the exe-cution of four search warrants and multiple charges laid against eight individuals along with the seizure of over $35,000, drugs and firearms.

The officer also high-lighted the success of student outreach pro-grams, including the student of the month initiative. “We’re very happy this year, this new school year, that we have all three (band) schools on board with what we call SotMo, the Student of the Month program,” he explained. “It has been going quite well, I’m very pleased with that and the students love it and I believe the

administrators and so on do too.”

Fire Chief Schell Nickerson also pre-sented to council, reporting 35 calls in the quarter as well as the successful comple-tion of several train-ing programs by mem-bers and participation in several community events.

Nickerson also noted the purchase of a Sparky the Dog cos-tume by the Port Hardy Volunteer Firefighters Association. “I think it’s a great tool for fire prevention,” said the Fire Chief. “All the kids just go crazy over it. Actually the guys that are putting the cos-tume on are having a hoot with it too.”

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The Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce honors Mayor Gerry Furney… for your many years, your vision for community and your heart for the people of Port McNeill. We will endeavor to build on the strong foundation that you were instrumentalin creating and take our town to the next level and beyond.

Thank you to the Trustee, Mayoral and Council candidates for participating in the recent All Candidates Meeting. Your Chamber wishes you well as you continue to campaign and look forward to the future of Port McNeill. Thank you to the citizens of Port McNeill for filling the hall to standing room only! To those that stacked chairs after the meeting … many thanks as well!

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Gate House Community Association….Community Christmas Concertand Tree Light-Up Community Concert in the works!Glorious tree light up a must see! When: Saturday, November 29

Peoples Drug Mart Port McNeillAnnual Customer Appreciation Night!Gifts at the door! Prize draws throughout the night!Wednesday, November 19Doors open @ 7:00 pm

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Chamber hosts all-candidates in Hardyfrom Page 1In the mayoral race,

Janet Dorward and Hank Bood are run-ning for the seat left vacant by Mayor Bev Parnham’s passing ear-lier this year.

Dorward highlight-ed her current roles on council and spoke of the importance of delivering high-speed internet to all of the town, reexamining the recycling program and improving healthcare in the town. She also highlighted the com-munity forest and said she would be interest-ing in exploring a simi-lar model with fishing.

Bood reminded the audience of his for-mer mayor status and argued for more accountability and transparency from Municipal Hall, citing the decision to termi-nate the Epcor contract “behind closed doors” as an example. Bood said he would work with senior govern-

ment to improve the long-term prospects of the town.

Several com-mon themes came in answers from council candidates with health-care, affordable and senior housing, eco-nomic stimulation and connectivity repeated across several plat-forms.

Fred Robertson, a teacher and former VINTA President, urged inclusive poli-cies, collaboration with First Nations and other North Island communi-ties and said he would work towards a healthy economy and a healthy population.

Debbie Perkovich floated the idea of a quarterly town hall to improve communica-tion and said she would like to see better oppor-tunities for youth, such as apprenticeships offered through the high school and col-lege.

John Tidbury high-

lighted his current council and volunteer roles and said he would place a high priority on bringing high speed internet to Port Hardy and offer incentives like lower business property taxes to boost the economy.

Leightan Wishart said that he would bring balanced think-ing to the table, while his position as chair of SD85’s Board of Education would serve him well in discussions with all levels of gov-ernment in an open and transparent council.

Eric Ralph, a for-mer councillor, said the single biggest thing that would help Port Hardy was jobs, brought through settled land claims, increased resource develop-ment, more woodlots and small-scale timber sales.

Current council-lor Rick Marcotte said that he wanted to continue to give back

to the community through focussing on healthcare, seniors, the Cenotaph project, boosting tourism and tackling the flooding on Byng Road.

Fellow councillor Jessie Hemphill point-ed to her successes in her last term, particu-larly in sustainabil-ity, green power, youth engagement, First Nations representation,

community planning and economic develop-ment.

Former college pro-fessor Pat Corbett-Labatt spoke of her ties to education and life-long learning and offered ideas to use technology to improve transparency and pub-lic engagement with Municipal Hall.

Rod Romas dis-cussed his volun-teerism through the Fire Department and sports and said that he would work to bring back the Northern Living Allowance to create more disposable income and “bring the spirit back to Port Hardy.”

Dennis Dugas received a round of applause when he shared his upcom-

ing 40th anniversary of working with the District of Port Hardy and said that he would look to small business concerns, healthcare, seniors’ housing and trade programs.

Shelley Siemens hoped to boost the economy, taking cues from senior staff and working for respon-sible spending, health-care and First Nations collaboration. She said she would bring respectful communi-cation and informed decision-making to council.

Graeme Richards highlighted his role with the Port Hardy Minor Hockey associa-tion and said he would work to improve the underutilization of public facilities and the

current garbage and recycling program.

Shelley Quist said that the biggest chal-lenge facing healthcare in Port Hardy was the recruitment and reten-tion of staff and said she would work to find creative solutions to the problem, seek bet-ter acute care and work with first responders.

A video of the event will be made avail-able on the Chamber of Commerce’s web-site, www.ph-chamber.bc.ca, including the question period.

More information on the council candidates can be found on Pages 12-13 of this week’s Gazette and free to view online at www.northislandgazette.com under the Elections ‘14 tab.

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If you are eligible for a free influenza shot, please bring your Care Card to one of the following local Influenza Clinics:

PORT HARDYPort Hardy Health Unit November 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Hardy Bay Sr. Centre November 5th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Port Hardy Health Unit November 10th 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Salvation Army November 12 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Port Hardy Health Unit November 19th 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Port Hardy Health Unit November 22nd 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Fort Rupert Health Centre November 5th 10:00 am. – 2:00 pm.Fort Rupert Health Centre November 12th 12:00 pm. – 2:00 pm.Fort Rupert Health Centre November 18th 3:00 pm. – 6:00 pm.G&N Health Centre November 18th 11:00 am. - 4:00 pm.

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November 8Vancouver Aquarium’s AquaVan comes to the Quatse

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November 8Special Remembrance Day-inspired “Krafty Kids”

story time and craft at the Port McNeill Public Library. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

November 8-29Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society holds its annual

Christmas Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat, Thunderbird Mall in the former Reitmann’s shop.

November 13The Port Hardy branch of the Vancouver Island Regional

Library continues its Meetings with Remarkable Women series with Strength from the Earth. Featuring writing from Vandana Shiva. Begins at 6:30 p.m.

November 14North Island Lanes is hosting its Doubles Tournament

starting at 8 p.m. $20 per person. Call 250-949-6307 for more information.

November 14-16Sointula’s annual Winterfestival. Three days of arts and

crafts sale, food, entertainment, and workshops. Art, craft and food fair Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at F.O. and Athletic Halls; Stagehogs entertainment show Saturday 7:30 p.m., F.O. Hall. For more info, contact Carmen at 250-973-

2005 or [email protected].

November 14-16Winter Art Show and Sale at Jessie’s B&B, 5710 Hardy

Bay Road. Local artists share watercolours, oils, acrylics, pottery, quilting, jewelry and cedar weaving. 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

November 15Body, Mind and Spirit Wellness Fair, 1-4 p.m., Port

Hardy Civic Centre. Discover the many different relax-ation therapies, healing treatments, exercise regimens and more available on the North Island. Free admission; to rent a table or for more info call 250-230-0095.

November 16Christmas Creations Craft Fair in Port Alice from 11

a.m.-3 p.m. at the Port Alice Community Centre. Crafters from all over the island share their wares. Pre-register for the event by November 10. $10 for a large table, $5 for a small table, and $3 for a pegboard. Call the Community Centre at 250-284-3912 to register or for more informa-tion.

November 22Final session of Port Hardy Library’s Introduction to

Short Story Writing, 2-4 p.m.

November 22Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Thunderbird Mall

begins at 5:45 p.m. Featuring craft fair, performance by the North Island Community Band, and Santa’s arrival. For more information contact Sandra at the Thunderbird Mall, 250-949-8623.

November 29Annual Christmas Showcase of Arts & Crafts, Port

McNeill Old School and Community Hall, sponsored by Port McNeill Lioness. Table spots going fast; application forms for tables available by calling Christina at 250-956-4400, or email [email protected].

November 29Tishomingo String Band performs as part of North

Island Concert Society’s 2014-2015 season. Show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, and from Gail Neely in Port Alice at 250-284-3927. Call Brian Hicks at 250-902-2228 or visit niconcert.ca for details.

December 721st annual Tsakis F.C. Christmas Bazaar at U’Gwamalis

Hall 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring arts and crafts, baked goods, concession loonie/toonie auction, and bingo session. Admission is $2 or donation of a non-perishable food item for the NI Gazette Hamper Fund. Table rental at $15, additional tables $5 each. Info, David McDougall at 250-949-8830 or George Matilpi at 250-949-6772.

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Jazz pianist leaves an improvisationA review byJ.R. RardonPORT HARDY—

Well, the North Island Concert Society did it again. Credit jazz pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer, who also did it again.

Kaeshammer kicked off the 17th NICS season Saturday with a rousing display of improvisational jazz, with some blues and pop thrown into the mix, in his first trip to the North Island since playing at Port Hardy Secondary School 14 years ago in the soci-ety’s formative years.

The concert soci-ety, which has been faced with dwindling revenues and rising expenses in recent years, came into the final week leading to its 2014-15 season fac-ing an alarming short-age of season ticket sales. But longtime board member Brenda Fleeton said a flurry of sales in the preced-ing days have the soci-ety on much firmer ground now.

Kaeshammer (pro-nounced CASE-hammer) may well get some of the credit for the sudden surge of interest.

“I distinctly remem-ber sitting up in the bleachers of the the-atre at (Port Hardy) high school 14 years ago, looking down at these guys,” David “Dazy” Weymer said after Friday’s show. He then turned to drummer Damian Graham, who sup-ported Kaeshammer’s frenetic piano work throughout the eve-ning, and asked, “You were here, too, right?”

“Yeah, I remem-ber playing in Port Hardy,” Graham said with a laugh. “I asked

(Kaeshammer) why it took us so long to come back.”

That first appearance introduced a Michael Kaeshammer skilled on the keyboard, but still seeking his iden-tity as a performer on

stage. Still a relatively young man growing in his craft, he returned Saturday owning that stage — and, in short order, the audience who came to watch him perform on it.

A throwback per-

former of the boo-gie-woogie, or stride piano, technique popularized in rag-time and 1920s-era New Orleans jazz, Kaeshammer is capa-ble of delivering a fre-netic volume of notes

and chords from both hands. Yet, like the best of improvisational jazz artists, he makes each composition his own through personal, stylistic touches.

Between songs, he regales the audience

not with standard, detailed introductions, but with teasing hints and jokes which keep the listener guessing what might come next.

“We don’t do requests, unless we get asked to,” he joked.

Waving a letter he was presented before the show by one patron, asking if he played Fats Domino songs, Kaeshammer quipped, “We don’t know any Fats Domino.” Then, turn-ing to Graham, he said, “Let’s try to do a med-ley of songs we don’t know,” and launched into a Domino medley of My Girl Josephine, Ain’t That a Shame and Blueberry Hill, which he turned into a sing-along the crowd (or those who knew the lyrics) were happy to join in on.

Standards like The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Sweet Georgia Brown might

morph into the theme from The Pink Panther, or the Muppets Show Theme, or the theme from The Flintstones cartoon.

Honky Tonk Train Blues — written by Meade Lux Lewis in 1935 — sud-denly morphs into Chattanooga Choo-Choo.

From originals like Kisses in Zanzibar — yes, Kaeshammer is also a writer and composer — to a per-cussion-laced remake of Allen Toussaint’s Shoo-Rah, Saturday’s show sucked in the audience and left them asking for more, the ultimate aim of any performer. And for the small-town music society seeking to continue bringing quality entertainment to the remote North Island.

For one more night, it was mission accom-plished.

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Pianist Michael Kaeshammer, left, and drummer Damian Graham regale the Civic Centre audience in the opener of the North Island Concert Society season Saturday in Port Hardy. J.R. Rardon


Attracting and keeping citizens requires retention and selective addition of services. These must be balanced in an environment of rising costs and stagnant revenues.

I am running for re-election as a Port Alice Councillor and will bring my experience and ideas to work constructively with our council to find that bal-ance.

There are so many poten-tial priorities, from infra-structure like sewage and the deflection dikes to high-profile services like inter-net. Connectivity is on a lot of people’s minds lately, and is now an economic development gate where we cannot afford to fall behind our neighbours.

Anyone can make promises, but it is in the development of solutions and balancing of those priorities where hard

work is required. I have that drive and will focus on results.

At the same time as local government’s responsibili-ties grow we are mandated to less-frequent elections and see decreasing citizen engagement. My unique commitment is to provide 21st century tools to reach out to Port Alice multiple times per year, not every four years.

Together we will shape our community, short-term

in funding decisions and long-term through the Community Plan.

Please vote for me, Marc Brackett.

My name is Christine Martin and I hope to be elected as a councillor for the Village of Port Alice. My husband and I moved to Port Alice in 1980 and raised our daughters here.

I worked part-time as an office clerk for Port Alice Insurance Agencies until the business was sold and then as the office secretary for CEP Local 514 dur-ing the dark and lean times between the bankruptcy of Western Pulp and the even-tual takeover by Neucel. I resigned my position in 2010 to pursue other interests.

Port Alice is and always will be a small town and we cannot offer the amenities that larger centres can; but, rather than dwelling on the negative, I prefer to focus on the positive. We have a tightly knit community that is sur-rounded by natural beauty, with plenty

of affordable housing and virtually no crime. These attributes make Port Alice attractive to young families and seniors alike.

If elected, I would pro-mote and maintain what is unique about our village while being open to new opportunities as they arise. I strongly believe in being fiscally responsible with taxpayer’s money. The pulp mill may not always be here and council should be prudent with its financial

resources.I have the interest and the time to

devote to being a councillor and I respectfully ask for your vote.

My name is Doug Worthington; I have lived in Port Alice with my wife Joanne for 10 years. Running for council gives me the opportunity to become more involved and to give back to the commu-nity which I love.

I believe my 30+ years experience in customer & technical service gives me a unique perspective and tools for identifying and resolving issues. And for managing revenues within our means. To encourage economic diversification, recognizing opportuni-ties and listening to residents concerns.

We can ensure that Port Alice remains an economically viable, ecologically vibrant village.

Why should you vote David Stewart ?

I am a long-term res-ident of over 30 years in Port Alice. My wife and I both live and work full time while raising our three won-derful children in this amazing community. I served as councillor for the village of Port Alice in the last term. I am also President of the local Lions club and serve as head coach for minor hockey.

I have seen what this community is capable of as I grew up in a time where there was a pop. of over 1,500 people. My family and I have been working very hard to try and create an environ-ment where families will choose Port Alice to call home.

We are facing many obstacles in the near future, with our pulp mill having a temporary closure affecting many local

residents. Our council needs to find a way to help the mill continue to operate successful-ly and look for ways to support the many displaced workers in need of assistance. Council also needs to look for ways to diver-

sify the local economy so mill shutdowns are less of an impact to the long-term success of the commu-nity. Promoting tourism is one avenue and marketing Port Alice as a destina-tion for retirees is another. We need to find a balance of growing families, retirees, tourism and resource-based industry.

I have a passion for Port Alice and this is my home. I feel I am right for the position of councillor. I will keep push-ing forward to make Port Alice a better place for all of us to call home.

Vote David Stewart.

Hello, my name is Marnie Chase and I am running for one of the four councillor positions with the Village of Port Alice.

I have lived in Port Alice for over 30 years and we were fortunate to raise our three children in such a great community.

I have always been involved with volunteer programs in Port Alice and am an active member of our community.

I have worked with Island Health (formerly VIHA) for the past 18 years, and am currently work-ing as a Medical Lab Assistant at the Port Alice Health Center. A Licensed Practical Nurse, I also worked for many years in Port Hardy and Alert Bay.

I care about the future of Port Alice. I have seen what the downturn in eco-nomics can do to a small community. I have seen many businesses close and

services leave. I have also seen what resilience and community spirit can do.

I would like to encourage more economic develop-ment in Port Alice.

I would like to see a strong relationship and open communications continue with the main employers, Neucel and Western Forest Products.

I would like to see that medical services we pres-ently have remain. No more losses.

I would also like to see our Arena remain open and well used, as well as the community center which is also the heart of our town.

I am excited to run for council. I am hardworking, dedicated and take Pride in Port Alice. Please consider voting for me when you exercise your right to vote on Nov. 15.

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As a 39-year resident, retired professional, vol-unteer, wife and mother, I’m dedicated to preserv-ing and improving the quality of life in Port Hardy.

An honest and strong woman, I believe that it’s vital to give back to my community. While raising my family, taking cours-es, and working, I have always been involved in our community (e.g. volunteered for Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Port Hardy Hockey Association, Filomi Days Committee, PHSS Grad committees, Port Hardy Twinning Society, Community Consultative Committee).

While working for North Island College, I was fully committed to my career. I taught tradi-tional and online courses, but also became involved in many college-wide administrative roles. I’ve been chair of college-wide departments, served on hiring committees, did performance evaluations, oversaw budgets, sched-uled courses, worked to ensure educational qual-ity plus worked hard to maintain educational programming at the Port Hardy campus.

I believe (1) it is vital for Port Hardy’s city hall to be fully transparent; (2) a variety of techno-logical means can be used to improve and increase communication between the council and the citi-zens; (3) in increasing connections and consult-ing with people in all areas of our community and giving everyone a voice; and (4) in pro-moting and supporting employment initiatives.

I am retired and have the time needed to fully commit to Port Hardy. My educational qualifica-tions, administrative and committee experience will be useful tools in being a Port Hardy coun-cillor. I will help make Port Hardy a better place to live, work, and play.

I have been a tax-paying resident of Port Hardy for 43 years and I have just recently retired. For the past 40 years I was an employee for the District of Port Hardy, primarily work-ing in the Public Works /Utilities Department, and for the last eight years as the Capital Projects Coordinator. You could say that I know Port Hardy’s infrastructure above and below the ground extensively. Therefore, I believe my 40 years of work experience and knowledge would be a great asset to the Port Hardy Mayor/Council especially when they are approving O&M Budgets and Capital Improvement Projects.

As residents of Port Hardy, we all know that we have a number of concerns and issues to deal with over the next 4 years. Just to name a few: Continuing to improve Health Care services, Senior’s hous-ing/assisted living, local post-secondary edu-cation/trades training with local businesses, Economic Development initiatives following the Port Hardy’s Official Community Plan, high-speed internet which will help our businesses now and in the future and, last but not least, to maintain our infrastructure and plan for what we will require in the future.

When elected to repre-sent you on Council, you have my word that I am committed to work with you to make Port Hardy a safe and affordable place to live, work and play.

Please vote on November 15 for the Mayor and Councillors who will best represent you.

Thank you for electing me to Port Hardy’s coun-cil, in 2011 the youngest woman and first person from a local First Nation, ever. I am seeking re-election so I may contin-ue work that is important to you, bringing my com-munity planning back-ground to council as well as my unique perspective and experience. Though I may have been the youngest council mem-ber, I was certainly one of the most vocal, and plan to continue speaking up for our community. While I will be splitting my time between Port Hardy and Nanaimo for 2015, I will attend most council meetings in per-son, teleconference for the others, and we will return in a year when my husband finishes his teaching degree.

Port Hardy is at a point where we need to expand beyond tradi-tional industries while still appreciating their contributions, past and present. Instead of just focusing on individual issues, council members need to approach all issues with a vision and help us become: a com-munity that uses natural resources for enjoyment, sustenance and employ-ment in a way that can continue for generations; a vibrant, creative com-munity, with a diverse economy, that celebrates our history and culture while always evolv-ing; a community that is healthy, where people stay and support them-selves and their families while feeling connected and supported.

I feel confident that I can help move us toward these goals through effec-tive day-to-day decision-making. If you share this vision, please re-elect me on November 15th for Port Hardy’s council.

I am running for my sec-ond term as councillor for the district of Port Hardy. The first three years were such an education in how the town works, how busi-ness is conducted and the process of getting things accomplished.

Even though we accom-plished some things, there is much more to do!

In order to attract visi-tors or keep present jobs, some measures may be fairly simple.

We are the largest fish unloading port in B.C., yet it is very difficult to access, whether for home or in local restaurants.

Visitors often ask, “Where can I find fresh seafood on the menu?” It is embarrassing to tell them that they cannot.

With the fish unload-ing, you have boats that need servicing and sup-plies. We have to sup-port anyone that would like to operate a boatyard/haul out! Boats that can-not be serviced here, may go elsewhere, taking their fish with them and leaving good-paying jobs behind.

Even though we have a new medical clinic, there are still issues, such as the lack of medical and support staff.

Our seniors are almost 25 per cent of our popula-tion and need better care and services.

Internet is getting closer and closer and we must continue better access for everyone, whether schools, homes, business-es and visitors.

BC Ferries is also an issue. The cancelled routes and lessened sail-ings have cost Port Hardy

considerable dollars from loss of business and exposure to the world from fewer visitors.

The Ferry Corporation is also a hindrance to making closer ties with the Central Coast that relies on our services!

There are still lots of things to do! Please vote on November 15 and re-elect Rick Marcotte to Port Hardy Council.

I have been a resident of Port Hardy since 1964. I grew up and graduated here, and have raised my five children here, three of which still call this home. We supported our family by working in the fishing, logging and mining industries. I cur-rently run my own small bookkeeping service for employment.

I decided to run for Council because I have the time and opportunity. I would like to have a part in the future of Port Hardy; much hard work has been put in by many people over the years and I would like to contribute what I can at this time.

One of the biggest challenges facing Port Hardy is economic sta-bility. Without a strong, stable economy all things suffer. Good employ-ment opportunities would attract families to live here in Port Hardy. With a larger popula-tion some of our other problems could be eased. Increased business and population could mean increased tax revenues, better education oppor-tunities in our schools, and increased health care. Council needs to focus on bringing busi-ness to Port Hardy and supporting our business-es already established. We need to advertise that Port Hardy is an inviting place to do business.

With my bookkeeping/accounting background I understand the impor-tance of balancing bud-gets. Council needs to have a sustainable, long-term vision that benefits the community long-term. If elected I would work hard to fulfill my role and responsibilities as Councillor.

My name is Shelley Quist; I am a combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologist at Port Hardy Hospital. I moved here two years ago with my family for my job at the hospital. During that time I have become involved as a volun-teer firefighter and also a paramedic with BC Ambulance. I am mar-ried to my wonderful husband Shane Quist who is also a paramedic with BC Ambulance. We are raising our three children here Sasha (16), Tristan (9), and Darian (5). We have decided that Port Hardy is home for us and where we want to raise our children.

I am running for coun-cil so I can have input and steering in the direc-tion we go in Port Hardy over the next four years. I believe we have huge issues with recruitment and retention of health-care professionals like doctors, nurses, ultra-sound techs, and lab and X-ray techs. After a few years we have a full-time physiotherapist coming soon. As well, we need to search out and bring business to town. This will help spur the economy here and we can work on a down-town revitalization proj-ect to help improve our downtown image. We need to also work with our MLA to lobby for change in the BC Ferries system and have it put back to previous service levels. I believe that I am a definite asset to council with my previous experience of VP Student Affairs on the Kelsey Students Association, Shop Steward for HSA, and advocacy work that I have been a part of for a national childcare program where I lobbied the provincial and fed-eral governments. I am approachable, strong-minded and will repre-sent all citizens fairly and equally. I look for your support on Nov 15.

My wife Jackie and I have lived in Port hardy for the last 18 years. We have three grown chil-dren and four grandchil-dren who, thankfully, all live here.

I have worked in for-estry for 29 years, tour-ism for two years and the fishing industry for the last four years. I was a town Councillor from 2008-2011 and was pres-ent for all council meet-ings. I served on several committees: Operational Services, Legislative Review, Addiction Services, Forestry and Community Watershed. I was also Harbour Commission Liaison.

As a forester I was involved in several pro-vincial planning initia-tives involving economic and ecological sustain-ability. Negotiated and consulted with govern-ment agencies, local resi-dents and special interest groups concerning land use planning issues.

I am increasingly con-cerned about the eco-nomic and social well-being of our community. I believe one possible solution to this situa-tion is more full time jobs with a decent living wage. How do we get them?

Although we are sur-rounded by forests and the ocean we have only minimal access to the jobs that these resources create. Our forests float down the straits and our fish roll down the high-way.

Local government can bring businesses togeth-er, offer stimulus, form partnerships and lobby. Government should not operate businesses but we can create the environ-ment for local resource development and jobs.

I truly believe that Port Hardy has a bright future. We are blessed with a multitude of resources; we just have to find a way to gain more local benefit from them.

I am running for town council, quite simply, because I love living here. I believe I am in a position to provide strong, sound and rea-soned leadership. If elected, I will utilize my councillor position to influence the trans-parency of the District’s finances, and recreation-al opportunities for our community. For the past four seasons, I have had the privilege of being the President of Port Hardy Minor Hockey. The club provides much-needed revenue to our commu-nity yearly with our suc-cessful, volunteer-driven hockey tournaments. Port Hardy will be hosting the Bantam Tier 3 Provincial Championship in March, and our community will be hosting over 250 guests!

My personal experi-ences will influence pos-itive changes, as I have been an active volunteer throughout my life, and our community. As an employee for Telus, a councillor position will allow me to talk con-nectivity concerns on the North Island. I am part owner of two small businesses in town and I understand and appreci-ate the challenges busi-nesses face.

Currently, the District does not have trans-parency of its finances and I believe financial information should be available to the com-munity members. Fiscal responsibility will ensure taxpayers’ money is uti-lized properly. I believe another issue facing the District is the need for more recreational oppor-tunities for our youth. There is a direct correla-tion between organized sports participation and vandalism when teenag-ers do not have recre-ational opportunities.

I am capable, hon-est and fair and would be honoured to be a Councillor for the District of Port Hardy.

Being on Council is about leadership.

I believe it is the respon-sibility of Port Hardy’s Council to establish a climate that encourages progress in all aspects of our community. Council must make its decisions through a lens that asks; ‘what will improve life, and give people a reason to stay in Port Hardy’, ‘what will give people a reason to come to Port Hardy?’

• Development cannot happen in isolation. Open and respectful commu-nication must take place with First Nations’ com-munities and other North Island communities.

• We need to protect and build on the positive aspects of our commu-nity.

• Local government has the greatest impact on our day-to-day lives, yet voter turnout has been tradi-tionally low for municipal elections. It has been said people do not feel rep-resented. Council must work openly and inclu-sively and give people a reason to believe they are represented.

• Council must always be mindful they are dealing with taxpayer’s money. The budget is about priorities. Priorities must be established before dollars are com-mitted.

I am a passionate advo-cate of Port Hardy. If elected, these goals and principles will guide my decisions.

We arrived in Port Hardy in the spring of 1989. 25 years and three boys later we call Port Hardy home. Teacher for 25 years; served as Local President of the Teachers’ Association; minor hockey executive mem-ber, coach and manager; member of Vancouver Island North Woodlands Advisory Group; elected to the British Columbia Teachers’ Council. Interests include old-tim-ers hockey, fishing, fire-wooding, skiing, cooking.

My name is Rod Romas and I’ve been a member of the community since 1984. Back then our town was alive with spirit and that spirit made me who I am today. I chose to run for council so that I could give something back to my community. I want to bring the spirit back to Port Hardy, I want our children to grow up with the same experiences, I want them to have pride in our community like we all did and still do.

If I am elected, I would like to lobby the gov-ernment to reinstate our Northern Living Allowance. Life on the North Island comes at a cost; we pay more for everything here. I believe that additional disposable income would encourage families to spend more of their time and money within the community and in return benefit local businesses. I would also seek more commu-nity involvement in the major decision-making process. Council is only seven people; we could all benefit from further perspectives.

I know that there will be many other concerns to be addressed; I will only make one promise to the townspeople of Port Hardy and that is to do the best I can. The people that know me the best know me as a little stubborn, a little opinion-ated and perhaps a little argumentative, especial-ly when I am passionate about something. Let me use those traits to fight for what you want, to express your concerns and to have your voices heard.

Moving to Port Hardy as a young adult, I was attracted to the abundance of work opportunities from diverse industries. The population was dou-ble what it is today.

I have a deep passion for my community and my friends and neigh-bours within it, and it breaks my heart to see them leaving.

What I hope to bring to the council;

• Respectful communi-cation;

• Educated and informed decision making process;

• Responsible spending; • Leadership and team-

building skills — I am a fourth-year leadership development student. I am in my last year and I want to bring my lead-ership and team-building skills to the table to work for all of you;

• Accessibility and approachability; and

• Vision and Energy! I plan to continually work towards building Port Hardy and moving Port Hardy in the forward direction that I know you all want it to go.

I have been talking to many Port Hardy citi-zens and listening to their visions.

Like you, I want local, c o m m u n i t y - o r i e n t e d economic development. Working at strengthen-ing OUR economy by promoting OUR jobs within OUR Community. Because we come second to no one!

Our hospital and health care facilities for our fam-ilies and our seniors are of great concern for me and I know it is for you, too. We must work collec-tively with First Nations to continue to respect and preserve Port Hardy’s cul-ture and continue to pro-mote tourism.

I am excited to put all of my energy and my skills to work for you as a coun-cillor and I am asking you to hire me — Shelley Siemens on Nov. 15. Let’s get Port Hardy moving forward together!

Having spent my entire adulthood in Port Hardy, I have strong ties to the community. I worked for Island Copper for 30 years. I currently own my own business. I raised a family of 4, and am active in the community. As a mem-ber of the Volunteer Fire Department I designed and built the fireworks display for Filomi days for the last 25 years, I am an active member of the Port Hardy Lions club. I bring a wealth of experience having been a town councillor for over 15 years and 2 years serving on the Mount Waddington Regional District. I am passion-ate about Port Hardy, its residents and its future.

We must place a high priority on bringing high speed internet to Port Hardy as soon as pos-sible. Port Hardy must be open for business by offering incentives such as lower business prop-erty taxes so they may reinvest in Port Hardy.

I believe my experience in dealing with all levels of Government will work towards achieving this goal.

Helping Port Hardy become a healthy com-munity with the resourc-es that we need is a pas-sion of mine. My wife suffers a chronic disease and it hurts that she needs to leave town and spend unnecessary dol-lars to access treatment.

Port Hardy, like every community in Canada is facing a garbage crisis. There is no easy solution when it comes to bal-ancing excellent garbage service against the cost to provide such service. This is a problem that many communities are struggling with. I pledge to work with the council and the residents to find the best “Made in Port Hardy for Port Hardy” solution to this problem.

I am running for coun-cillor because I care about Port Hardy and want to see it improve. I want to make sure council is not conduct-ing some of its important business behind closed doors (in camera) which is extremely inappropri-ate. I want to make sure decisions made by coun-cil are open and transpar-ent. I want to make sure the decisions made by council are in the best interest of the commu-nity as a whole.

I have been on the school board for 12 years and, although it is dif-ferent, in many ways the fundamental principles of operating the business end are the same. I have a good understanding of the workings of govern-ment and believe that would make me an asset to council.

I think there should be a connection between local government and the school district, and I could be the conduit.

Having just retired, I am now able to dedi-cate more of my time to both the School Board and Port Hardy District Council.

Pat Corbett-Labatt Dennis Dugas Jessie Hemphill Rick Marcotte Debbie Perkovich Shelley Quist Eric Ralph Graeme Richards Fred Robertson Rod Romas Shelley Siemens John Tidbury Leightan Wishart

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Good evening, my name is Jason Clark, I am running for a seat on coun-cil. You may know me from coaching hockey, soccer, or as a Victor’s Secret Model. I am third generation resident of Port McNeill, my Grandfather and father were both loggers.

Two years ago, my family and I moved away to Prince George. After realizing what we had left, we came back for the sense of community, which makes a great place to raise a family.

I want to be involved in the future of our town, and to make it a place where our children don’t have to move away to have fulfilling careers in a place they can proud of. I don’t have a lot of politi-cal experience, but I learn quick, and am passionate about the future of Port McNeill.

If elected, I will work to access additional funding for neighbourhood improvements through grants, corporate investment and infrastructure projects.

I also want to engage the youth of Port McNeill in small projects around the town that will give them pride, and sense of involve-ment in their community.

By voting for me, you are voting for someone who has a vested interest in this town and its residents. I will strive to accomplish our vision of Port McNeill. Through hard work and dedication we can build a growing communi-ty that attracts and retains young families and new investments.

My name is Jason Clark, and if you want a councillor that will represent you, vote Jason Clark.

I was raised in Port McNeill and I am Principal of North Island Secondary School. Running for council I wish to help guide our community to adopt a mindset of collaboration and shared responsibility. Together we can create a sense of owner-ship, pride, and vision that will have direct impact on community success.

Foremost I believe that there should be transparency and communication within municipal decision making. We must look after the needs of all demographics within our community while stra-tegically planning toward future economic develop-ment. If we are to pursue a new vision for Port McNeill we must do so at a sustain-able pace without squandering resourc-es, or incurring excessive debt.

I hold a Bachelor of Education from UVIC with a specializa-

tion in Community, Cultural, and Environmental Education as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from UBC. I also have a certificate in Leadership among other

related credentials.Our new economy is

driven by technology, inno-vation, and service. I aim to encourage Port McNeill to build a sense of identity that is more than a “small forestry community”. We must recognize the value of local industry and challenge people to explore opportu-nities beyond the scope of what they are familiar with. Moving forward we should focus on the positive we have to offer and the wealth of skillsets that are embed-

ded within Port McNeill. Running for council I wish to help guide the way for improved opportunities for the residents of today and tomorrow.

I am running for one of the four seats on Council in the Port McNeill Civic Election.

For those of you that do not know me, I grew up in Port McNeill including my wife, and we have raised our three daugh-ters here. I have worked my entire career here in Port McNeill, where I am cur-rently employed by a locally owned business.

I was an elected council-or for two terms (6 years) from 2005-2011, but took the last election term off to concentrate on my career in Health and Safety as well as the growth of the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue station based here in Port McNeill.

We were asked to provide some of our top priorities for the upcoming 4-year term. There are many issues facing our

community, however, my top priority is to work with our new council and mayor through the departure of our longtime mayor Gerry Furney. Gerry

was a distinguished mayor and has done so many mer-itable things for our com-munity. Now we look to the future, and change is inevita-ble. I want to ensure that this change is carefully planned, transparent and meaningful for everyone in our com-munity.

I enjoyed my previous terms on council and col-laborating with all of our community groups for the initiation and promotion of new projects and sustaining growth. With your support in

the November election, we can continue to promote positive advancement for the betterment of our community.

My family and I moved to Port McNeill almost two years ago and the moment we began descending the hill into town I instantly knew I was home. After buying a home and settling in I realized that I could turn my lifelong passion for politics into active involvement if I took a risk and put myself out there.

Many rural communities are facing a host of issues; in Port McNeill I feel that job creation and economic development are the most important. This needs to be done in a stable and sus-tainable way, so the jobs last lifetimes and our pris-tine environment and superb quality of life are protected. Accomplishing this requires the input of businesses and private citi-zens alike, but also needs accompanying infrastructure and amenities to support happy, healthy families.

Everything is interconnected, and in a small, isolated community even more so. Mayor and council will need to work closely with business owners, the regional district, taxpayers, and so

many others to move Port McNeill in a positive direc-tion. I would like to be a part of that team as a councillor.

My financial background brings an understanding of fiscal responsibility and a strong desire to see cost-cut-ting measures used wherever possible. As a stay-at-home mom I also bring a mea-sure of patience, cooperation and problem-solving skills that have been well-used and perfected. Finally, I feel that I represent a younger gener-ation of new families facing

challenges much different than 20 years ago. I have a fresh perspective that will liven-up Town Hall and push our com-munity forward to a brighter future.

I have lived in Port McNeill since 1971 and have worked as a self-employed mechanic since 1978.

I am running for council because I feel we need to focus on ourselves, learn what we want and how to get it. We have been waiting for someone or something to save us. I would work on re-empowering the peo-ple and establishing a strong sense of com-munity.

One of the most important issues

for me is the marine industry and tourism which have been growth indus-tries since the 80s.

I will do every-thing I can to encour-age a more diverse economy. I love to talk to people, hear their ideas and try to resolve problems.

In the end I am a team player and look forward to working with others to create a healthier and more prosperous commu-nity.

Graham MacDonald

I served two terms as a councillor prior to challenging Mayor Furney for his seat last election. My platform was based around Planning, Communication and Recreation and I believe these still have merit. Communication needs were pointed out on the recent eco-nomic development survey. Improved online marketing of Port McNeill by all local businesses and organizations was a priority. This includes our Town of Port McNeill web page. Web pages are a communication tool. Recreation was a priority for seniors, youth and families last election and the recent Economic Development sur-vey results confirm this.

Planning must be an integral part of council’s business. Our swimming pool has been listed on the five-year plan for a number of years now but keeps get-

ting deferred to the following year. To address these, we need a vision and a plan for our town.

As you prepare to vote, consider this: over 50 years ago, a few men with a vision is how this community came to be. Is it time for a new vision? I believe it is and that is where my heart is … to see Port McNeill grow and prosper. That means improved internet, improved on-line presence, exploring the possibility of new facili-ties for recreation and all the while, being cognizant of the resources, industries and businesses that allow us to enjoy the lifestyle we have here. The process was

started with the economic development study this spring and continues today as we all prepare to vote in a new mayor and council.

Jason Clarke Jay Dixon

Aaron Frost

Alannah NicolsGraham MacDonald

Shelley Downey

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I am running for council because I am a firm believer in supporting the community in which you live. I have done that in past years by becom-ing the Unit Chief for the British Columbia Ambulance Service in Alert Bay and also serving on the Fire Department as a member, assis-tant Fire Chief and as Fire Chief. I retired from the ambulance Unit Chief position when I started to work away from home because I

believe that if I was not here to do the job properly then I should not be doing the job. I had been asked to run for council before and refused for the same reason. Now that I have retired from my job as a Ships Officer with BC Ferries I can devote the time required to do what needs to be done.

The issues facing the Village of Alert Bay are many and varied, from the lack of employment to

businesses closing their doors. The challenge facing every member of the community is what can be done to rectify this situation. It will take every member of the community to help the Mayor and Council resolve this downturn and to help rejuvenate the economy.

I have not sat on municipal council before but I do know that there are regulations that need to be followed. This limits what one can accomplish

with limited financial resources.The positions that I have held have

taught me a great many things, how to use time wisely, how to organize and how to get the best from people. These positions also taught me how to be a team member and a team leader. It will take a strong team to help get Alert Bay back to where it should be.

I would like to be part of that team!

Hello. I am a father of three who has lived in Alert Bay for the past ten years. I am originally from Calgary, and on the way here, lived in Fauquier, Surrey, Vancouver, and Parksville. I currently run a couple of small busi-

nesses and am completing my M.Ed. from Athabasca University. Over the past many decades I have gen-erated a variety of expe-rience that I expect will contribute to what I can bring to the council table. I’ve taught intermediate

mathematics, managed a weekly newspaper, pro-duced concerts, cooked, operated a produce store, and provided various lev-els of support for disabled individuals.

I have decided to run for councillor this time around

to see if there is anything I can bring to the gover-nance of Alert Bay. As yet I am not familiar with what issues are on the table for the incoming councillors, I also can not say what actions I will take as coun-cillor. This, however, I can

tell you: I will strive to lis-ten to what people in Alert Bay care about and want as well as develop a con-structive working relation-ship with the other elected representatives. I think that is all anyone can honestly promise.

My name is Kane Gordon and I have lived in the community of Alert Bay all my life. I am an Electrical Contractor and Chief of the Alert Bay Volunteer Fire Department.

First of all, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed working with my fellow council members and Mayor this past term. The council was made up of a diverse group of committed individuals, each with their own personal strengths and

skills. I have decided to seek another term on council because I want to contribute and be a part of the pro-cess, and see our community grow and prosper financially.

If re-elected, I would like to push for a major expansion and upgrade to our harbour facilities. I believe this is a key component to stimulating the local economy.

Another business I feel we need is a marine fuel dock. The Village and

the ‘Namgis First Nation are current-ly working together on an economic development strategy to revitalize our community. It is my hope we can work together on these projects.

Ongoing work includes infrastruc-ture upgrades on our sewer sys-tem and repairs to our Town Square seawall. This past term, we have seen renovations to the exterior of our Community Hall, with interior upgrades still to be done. Other proj-

ects the Village has been working on this past term include building a grandstand behind the Community Hall. It is our hope that this will continue to promote and attract more outdoor music and entertainment events.

I wish all my fellow candidates the very best in this election and hope to be re-elected so I can work towards making our community a more vibrant, prosperous place to live.

I am running for the posi-tion of Councillor in the Village of Alert Bay. I am seeking your support to enable me to become part of a team that will help build on the goals and success-es of previous and current

Councils and to put forward new ideas and policies that will allow our community to move forward in a positive way that will benefit our whole island.

I was born and raised here and have brought my own

family up here, and am very committed to ensuring that our town continues to be a great place to live. Both of my parents were very active in service groups here, so it has been instilled in me from a very young age to

give back to my community.Some of the important

issues facing our community are ensuring that our health care levels are maintained, and ideally enhanced. Also, ways need to be explored to look for means of develop-

ing economic opportunities for new small businesses.

With your support, I would like the opportunity to put my skills, experience, and commitment to work for the betterment of our great town.

Hello, all.Well, it has been quite the learn-

ing experience these past few years. For the first year you sit with your mouth open. Actually stunned, scratching the top of your head feel-ing like Laurel and Hardy, as you listen to all the rules and regulations and quietly wondering what you got yourself into.

The second year you’re getting the hang of it and now comes the

time to fight for what you believe in and then realize why you ran for council.

Third year, you know what has to happen; the time for change is in the air. You’re almost finished with a list of projects that has been on the table for the past few years with still a few more to go.

Now is the time to prepare for the upcoming projects for the next few years, to move ahead with ideas that

are going to help this community.Tourism is on the rise! We had a

very good year with more visitors to this island than the previous year. Alert Bay is getting talked about. We will work on more beautifica-tion projects for the core area; eye appeal goes a long way.

Taxes! I, for one, will always stand up for no more increases for services we already have. We have such a small base. Enough squeez-

ing. We need to focus on attract-ing new business, not discouraging them.

We need assisted living quarters on this island. Another fabulous way to get people moving to Alert Bay, which in turn creates more jobs as we all know. So many people have gone to school for this type of training; now is the time to start working on this.

Sincerely, Kim Mercer.

While originally raised on a farm from Vulcan, Alberta, I have made my home here in Alert Bay for the past 10 years. I have been a social worker for the last 30 years with employment now being

with ‘Namgis First Nation as Director of ‘Namgis Community Services. It pro-vides a variety of services from Infant Development, Early Childhood, Child Welfare, Social Assistance

and Family and Individual supports. During this time I have enjoyed a vari-ety of activities and out-side ventures, one being the president of the Board of Directors of Alert Bay

Artists Society, another as a member of the Board for the Alert Bay Library.

I am an incumbent can-didate and I look forward to continuing this role. As we all know, it takes some

time to orient oneself to the issues and continuity lends strength to the local govern-ment.

We want to have trans-parency, a balanced budget, and a sustainable economy.

I am running for councillor for the village of Alert Bay because I feel I have the vision and deter-mination to be able to make a dif-ference in the future of Alert Bay.

I was born in Alert Bay and have lived here all my life. I have managed the Hardware store for 20 years. This position puts me in contact with a significant portion

of our population on a daily basis. Because of this I feel I have a very good understanding of the nature of this community. As council-lor I want to continue to listen to your concerns and work with you to improve Alert Bay and make it a better place to live for today’s residents and future generations.

I believe that, by working

together, we can improve the economy of Alert Bay which in turn will attract more people who would want to live and work here. I support business and private enterprise and I want to make it easy and attractive for new busi-ness to start up. I think a larger population with more businesses will also attract more tourists to

come and visit our island which would aid in our economic devel-opment.

I have a good knowledge of business management and I will bring that to council with me.

I am committed to serving Alert Bay and as a member of village council I will be approachable and accountable for my decisions.

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David Faren

Kane Gorgon

Lisanne Granger

Kim Mercer

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

Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm

Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

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ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED

Reverend Wade Allen9190 Granville St. Port Hardy

Phone 250-949-62471:00 p.m. Sunday School and Service

Tues., 1:00 pm Bible StudyEveryone welcome

Meeting rooms available [email protected]

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill

(across from Firehall)Sunday

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

Pastor Stan Rukin Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-2234 11/14

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 11/14

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH

2501 Mine RoadSunday

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

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

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

year. For information contact

Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/14

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

• Chaplain Services• Bible Studies

• Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups

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

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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]

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PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Reverend Wade AllenSunday Services - 4pm

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

You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533Email: [email protected] call for worship times

Reverend Wade AllenAll Welcome

175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

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

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

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

Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

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Douglas Kostering to satisfy debt on storage of property such as approximately:

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The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85

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Olivia Rydalch of Port Alice enjoyed Saturday’s North Island Eagles hockey game in Port Alice.

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

November 14-16Curling

Fort Rupert Curling Club mixed open bon-spiel. Draw times to be announced; con-cession, lounge open throughout weekend. For info or to register, email [email protected].

November 15Rep hockey

North Island Eagles bantams host Oceanside in league play, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice. Midgets host Kerry Park, 4 p.m., Port Alice.


North Island Eagles midgets host Kerry Park in league play, 9 a.m., Port Hardy.


North Island Eagles bantams host Juan de Fuca in league play, 3 p.m., Port McNeill. Peewees host Alberni, 4:15 p.m., Port McNeill.


North Island Eagles peewees host Alberni in league play, 9 a.m., Port McNeill.

November 28-30Curling

Broughton Curling Club men’s open bon-spiel, Port McNeill. Lounge and conces-sion, draw times tba. Info, Nick, 250-956-2736.


North Island Eagles midgets host Nanaimo in league play, 12:45 p.m., Port McNeill. Peewees hosts Cowichan, 3 p.m., Port McNeill. Bantams host Victoria Racquet Club, 5:15 p.m., Port McNeill.



The North Island Eagles midgets side returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion Saturday, steamrolling the visiting Saanich Braves 10-1 in Port Hardy.

After an unbeaten tiering run, the midgets fell to Juan de Fuca last week in the season opener, a loss attributed to a lack of teamwork by coaching staff. The players clearly took that lesson to heart as Saanich found themselves on the wrong side of a slick-passing masterclass.

Emma Mitchell was outstanding throughout for the Eagles, proving a constant threat in the Saanich zone, while Sarah Case in goal made a series of point-blank saves to frustrate the visitors. Case was denied the shutout by a Braves strike during a 5-on-3 power play.

Two goals just ahead of the ice-cleaning break bought the Eagles a 3-1 advantage to take into the dressing room. Returning to the ice, the home side closed

out the second period with three textbook pass-and-shoot goals in less than a minute and added four more in a composed third period.

A blazing start from both sides provided an entertaining, end-to-end opening period with lots of pressure but few clear-cut chances.

The Eagles’ Darryl Coon broke the deadlock in the dying seconds of the first

period, squeezing home from a tight angle with 3.3 seconds on the clock.

The visitors tied it on the double penalty but the Eagles struck twice in quick succession with a pair of one-timers on the crease from Brandon Purdey then Cameron Grant.

The Braves stepped up their forechecking after the break but a disciplined Eagles

side stuck to a quick passing game. The puck movement paid off in spades as the Eagles ran off to a 6-1 lead through a trio of well-worked strikes in less than a minute.

Tyren Dustin grabbed the first, reacting ahead of the defence to poke in a loose puck. Just 24 seconds later Dustin struck again, converting Kenton Browne’s pass from behind the net.

Mitchell made it six from the slot after a strong, driving run from Thomas Symons.

Credit to the visitors, the Braves kept pushing in the third but the home side frustrated the visitors and unforced errors began to creep in to the Saanich game.

Grant took advantage of some loose handling to steal the puck and put Sean Pineda in on

goal in a move straight from a practice session. Pineda struck again soon after, tapping home an open-netter from an off-the-glass rebound.

Alex Scott made it 9-1 on the score of the night. Scott broke forward with the puck and laid off behind for Symons on the blue line. Symons decked and pinged it straight back to Scott, completely wrong-footing the defence, and Scott slammed the puck home.

Grant capped the win with a poke home on a goalmouth scramble.Understandably, coach Aaron Hinton was much happier with this week’s performance. “That was the perfect game,” he said. “There was no selfishness out there, it was a totally different team this week — the passing was great, they played as a team.”

The midgets travel for a tournament in Port Alberni next weekend and return to home and league action Nov. 15 against Kerry Park in Port Alice.

Midgets return to form against Saanich

Left: Josh Walkus fires the puck in during last weekend's league game against Saanich in Port Hardy.Above: Brandon Purdey lands a big hit during the Eagles' match-up with the Braves.

Walkus gets down to block the puck as Purdey (8) looks on during Saturday's win over Saanich.

www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, November 6, 201422 Sports & Recreation

Clockwise from above: Peewee girls runners get instructions from organizer Kim Dutcyvich before the start of their heat in the annual Districtwide Cross Country Meet at NISS track last Wednesday; Tianna Freund of Eagle View runs through the rain en route to winning the tyke girls race; Rhys Dutcyvich of Sunset Elementary spins across the finish line to win the bantam boys race; Silkence Williams of Sointula’s A.J. Elliott School eyes the finish line while winning the bantam girls race.Below, Joey Grant of Sunset grimac-es with the effort as he rounds the final turn on the track in the peewee boys race.

J.R. Rardon

Students have the stride stuffGazette staffPORT McNEILL—Host

Sunset Elementary school made a clean sweep of the boys age-group titles last week in the annu-al Districtwide Cross Country meet for North Island elementary school students.

Bantam winner Rhys Dutcyvich and peewee winner Joey Grant were

both repeat winners in the event, which previ-ously had been held on the streets and trails of Sointula. William Grant, Joey’s younger brother, made it a family affair by claiming the tyke boys title for Grade 2-3 run-ners while narrowly hold-ing off Eagle View’s Chaz Hall.

Despite giving up home-

course advantage, A.J. Elliott School of Sointula picked up a pair of win-ners on the girls side, with Mia McCormick running to a comfortable win in the peewee (Grade 4-5) division and Silkence Williams pulling away to win the bantam girls race (Grade 6-7) by more than a minute and a half.

Tianna Freund of Eagle

View Elementary in Port Hardy claimed the tyke girls win, closely fol-lowed by classmate Abby McCorquodale.

It was an off-year for the event, but still drew 128 runners from nine North Island schools, includ-ing two entries from Ray Watkins Elementary in Gold River. Full results appear below.

CROSS COUNTRY

Districtwide Elementary School MeetAt Sunset Elementary

Oct. 24

Tyke girls1. Tianna Freund, Eagle View, 9 minutes, 00 seconds; 2. Abby McCorquodale, EV, 9:14; 3. Cyr Moren, Sunset, 9:21; 4. Mallory Martineau, EV, 9:35; 5. Talia Child, Fort Rupert, 9:59; 6. Adel Blid, SS, 10:00; 7. Jorja Laughlin, A.J. Elliott, 10:04; 8. Edie McCulley, FR, 10:05; 9. Shayla Mardell, SS, 10:10; 10. Brooklyn Watson, AJE, 10:12; 11. Kirsten Strussi, EV, 11:01; 12. Kezra Nelson, AJE, 11:03; 13. Keona Olney, EV, 11:09; 14. Brynn Blid, SS, 11:37; 15. Marissa Ewen, SS, 11:42; 16 (tie). Randi Scow, AJE, and Linden Chateauvert, AJE, 11:50; 18. Adysen Verbrugge, SS, 12:00; 19. Mayumi Hinatsu, Wagalus, 12:09; 20. Jordis Sinden, EV, 12:11; 21. Mya Windsor, Alert Bay, 12:11; 22. Madelyn Meredith, EV, 12:23; 23. Destiny Boyne, SV, 12:24; 24. Rayah Dustin, SS, 12:25; 25. Tessa Lapointe, Gold River; 12:40; 26. Jessa Tomasi, SS, 12:49; 27. Aaliyah Stewart, EV, 13:23; 28. Kaia

Mackay, SS, 13:29; 29. Adriana Koel, SS, 14:09; 30. Cynthia Dickie, W, 14:10; 31. Maddison Jorgenson, Sea View, 14:30; 32. Bella Stewart, SV, 14:38; 33. Mercedes Nelson, K’ak’ot’lats’i, 14:54; 34. Savannah Hunt, K, 16:23; 35. Lauren Hand, SS, 16:31; 36. Ocean Johnson, SS, 16:44; 37. Sue-Ann Sheena, FR, 16:45.

Tyke boys1. William Grant, SS, 8:23; 2. Chaz Hall, EV, 8:27; 3. Kai Verbrugge, SS, 8:56; 4. Zac Spafford, SV, 9:00; 5. Liam Norman, EV, 9:21; 6. Ryler Smith, EV, 9:26; 7. Carter Reynolds, GR, 10:04; 8. Dallas Nelson, AB, 10:08; 9. Ethan Stewart, EV, 10:23; 10. Luca Stewart, SV, 10:57; 11. Mark Isaac, AB, 11:16; 12. Kory Freund, EV, 11:35; 13. Maximus Metcalfe, SS, 11:41; 14. Raine Thrasher, SS, 12:05; 15. Travyn Foster, SS, 12:18; 16. Josh Crouse, SS, 12:21; 17. Lucas Norman, EV, 12:26; 18. Landon Turgeon, SS, 12:56; 19. Hayden Jack, SS, 12:59; 20. Isaiah Therrien, EV, 13:14; 21. Connor Green, SS, 13:15; 22. Dominick Rydalch, SV, 13:27; 23. Caleb McKenzie, SV, 13:41; 24. Lucas Pollacks, SS, 13:51; 25. Tye Morash, K, 14:05; 26. (tie) Kyle Davidson, EV, and Parker Brent,

EV, 14:10; 28. Kayden McNulty, EV, 14:19; 29. Alex Jackson, SS, 14:31; 30. Landon Lloyd, SS, 16:30; 31. Riley Miller, SS, 16:40; 32. Damon Renwall, EV, 21:43.

Peewee girls1. Mia McCormick, AJE, 13:44; 2. Chelsea Noel, SS, 14:29; 3. Jasmine Dayley, EV, 14:59; 4. Brooke Neeley, SV, 15:14; 5. Kayley Clair, EV, 15:20; 6. Ella Barrett, SS, 15:27; 7. Sydney Cote, SS, 16:40; 8. Lucca Stuckless, SS, 16:42; 9. Danielle Barnes, T’lisalagi’lakw, 17:30; 10. Summer Lambert, SS, 17:40; 11. Nikki Foster, SS, 17:43; 12. Kennedy Chateauvert, AJE, 17:47; 13. Xandryn Frost, SS, 18:09; 14. (tie) Sophia Tynjala, AJE, and Sharon Prevost, AJE, 18:24; 16. Shayla William, K, 19:35; 17. Alyssa Clair, K, 21:23; 18. Grace Dawson, W, 22:12; 19. Taylor Spafford, SV, 23:19; 20. Rowan Williamson, EV, 24:39; 21. Angelica Stagg, EV, 24:40; 22. Mariah McGraw, SV, 27:06.

Peewee boys1. Joey Grant, SS, 12:52; 2. Cole Klughart, SS, 13:04; 3. Ethan Bono, SS, 13:08; 4. Connor Van Will, SS, 13:44; 5. Dawson Lamothe, EV, 13:58;

6. Alex Nelson-Smith, AB, 14:16; 7. Brandon Brotchie, K, 14:43; 8. Ethan Hunt, SS, 15:07; 9. Skyler Evans, SS, 15:04; 10. Matthew Datos, SS, 15:54; 11. Tyler Roper, SV, 15:58; 12. Tristan Mardell, SS, 16:08; 13. Dawson Twamley, SV, 16:28; 14. Evan Manke, SS, 16:42; 15. Andrew Rydalch, SV, 18:38; 16. Xavier Clair, K, 19:08; 17. Rory Sinden, EV, 19:12; 18. Deshaun Hill, W, 20:32; 19. Sebastian Jolliffe, AB, 21:15; 20. James Dawson, W, 26:05.

Bantam girls1. Silkence Williams, AJE, 14:11; 2. Emily Mjolsness, AJE, 15:52; 3. Freddie Williamson, EV, 16:07; 4. Isabella Schmidt, EV, 16:08; 5. Jordan Laughlin, AJE, 17:53; 6. Hailey Ranger, EV, 20:10; 7. Cassandra Jacobson, W, 22:55; 8. (tie) Destiny Speck, AB, and Kianna Hunt, T, 26:34; 10. Beverly Mountain-Robinson, T, 29:30; 11. Jessica Stauffer, W, 29:50.

Bantam boys1. Rhys Dutcyvich, SS, 11:57; 2. Kenneth Jolliffe, AB, 12:58; 3. Norman Janssen, K, 13:03; 4. Mathew Saunders, SS, 13:16; 5. Skylar Driscoll, AB, 14:11; 6. Kyle Isaac, AB, 17:50.

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Emma mitchEllThe Eagles midget was a standout as the local side romped to a 10-1 win at

home to Saanich last weekend.A O’Toole

athlEtE of the Week

Atoms cruise past visiting Comox

Storm rolls to Gil Memorial title

J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT ALICE—

Much of the early-sea-son action for the North Island Eagles atom development team has been a bouncy, white-knuckled ride. But it was strictly smooth sailing as the atoms cruised past Comox B 14-3 in the teams’ final placement-round game Saturday at Doug Bondue Arena.

“I thought, other than a five- or six-minute stretch of the second period, it was our best game yet,” coach Ryan Handley said.

A couple of the usual suspects — second-year atoms Ethan Bono and Tyler Roper — each posted hat tricks as the Eagles overcame an early 1-0 deficit to the visiting Chiefs. But Alert Bay’s Daunte McKinney also lit the lamp three times for his first hat trick, and teammates Cole Klughart, Evan Manke, Matthew Datos and Tyler Fuller also scored as the atoms pressured the Chiefs across shift changes.

“We run three lines, and all of them played great,” fellow assistant coach Steve Verbrugge said. “They controlled the puck, passed well … they’re really com-ing together as a team.”

Bono finished with five goals, including three straight in the third period, and a pair of assists. Roper, play-ing on home ice, had three assists to go with his three goals.

Kai Verbrugge and Klughart each added two assists, and Fuller, Ethan Hunt and Jack Hurley contributed helpers as the Eagles extended a 4-1 first-period lead to 7-2 after two periods and raced away in the third.

“For us to be suc-cessful, we’ve got to be a three-line team,” said Handley.

The Eagles have had no trouble scor-ing in the young sea-

son, but in previous exhibition and tiering games had often found themselves trying to outpoint opponents in high-scoring, back-and-forth matchups.

Saturday’s big offensive output was matched by stingy defensive play in front of goalie Griffin Handley, who was not tasked with stopping the series of break-aways and odd-man rushes that had plagued the young team in its early games.

“It’s really a simple game if you pass the puck and play togeth-er as a team,” Ryan Handley said.

The atoms travel this weekend for a tourna-ment in Saanich while they await their league placement and sched-ule. Regular-season play is expected to begin the weekend of Nov. 15-16.

North Island Eagles atom forward Ethan Fuller (17) stakes out a spot in the crease as he watches a shot by teammate Kai Verbrugge tipped high in front of Comox Chiefs goalie Cohen Booth during the teams' placement-round game in Port Alice Saturday.

J.R. Rardon


Perry Charlie scored two goals and the Storm held on for a 7-6 victory over the Wolfpack Sunday in the men’s champion-ship game of the Gil Walkus Jr. Memorial floor hockey tourna-ment at Wakas Hall on Tsulquate Reserve.

The win avenged an earlier loss to the Wolfpack in the tour-ney, and was secured only when an apparent Wolfpack goal in the final minute was disal-lowed.

The ladies tourna-ment drew just two teams, who played a best-of-5 series to determine the title. Leslie Walkus scored a hat trick and Vanessa Walkus added two goals as Robb Swain Memorial topped Gil’s Girls 9-3 in the fifth and deciding match after the teams split

the first four games 2-2.

Rather than tradi-tional MVP or Most Sportsmanlike tro-phies, selected players were awarded “Smiley Gil” trophies based on all-around effort, orga-nizer Rowena Walkus said. The trophies

were once handed out by Gilbert Walkus Jr. in the years he played floor hockey before his death in an apartment fire on New Years’ Day, 2010.

Earning Smiley Gils for the men’s winning storm were Moses Walkus, David Brotchie

and James Humchitt Jr. Tristen Swain-Walkus and Quinten Coon claimed Smileys for the Wolfpack, and additional tro-phies were awarded to Jim Bob Charlie and Aaron Walkus of GN Memorial.

On the ladies side,

Smiley Gils went to Robb Swain Memorial players Leslie Walkus, Linda Nelson and Haley Scow. For Gil’s Girls, the trophies were collected by Angela Rufus and Margaret Labree.

Mixed bonspielFORT RUPERT—

The Fort Rupert Curling Club will be hosting its annual mixed bonspiel, A Good Day to Hurry Hard.

The weekend event runs from November 14-16, featuring a din-ner Saturday. The con-cession and lounge will be open throughout the weekend.

Registration is $200 per team. There is still time to register by November 8.

For more informa-tion, call the club at 250-949-6463, or email at [email protected].

Vanessa Walkus, left, hoists a replica Stanley Cup during the awards ceremony for last weekend's Gil Walkus Jr. Memorial floor hockey tournament at Wakas Hall. Photo submitted

"For us to be successful, we've got to be

a three-line team."

Ryan Handley

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Clockwise from top left: Spectators look on as the grand finale of the Port McNeill Halloween fireworks display commences on the water-front Friday night; Front row (l to r), Jake Harvey, Kyle Herzog and Charlie Brown are joined by Katie Isaac, Jessica Brown and Rilee Herzog before the start of the Halloween fireworks show; Maddix Sparks shows off the Jack-o’- lantern he carved before the Costume Parade at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill; Kitty cat Chelsie Russell of Port McNeill has her claws out for Friday night’s Halloween fire-works display; Jack-o’-lanterns cast a spooky glow over the seawall in Port Hardy during the annual Pumpkin Patch Walk; Sid White fuels up during the Costume Crawl in Port Hardy.

J.R. Rardon, Elena Rardon, and A O’Toole

Spooky sights & pumpkin nightsGazette staffCreepy costumes, spectacu-

lar fireworks and ghostly Jack-o’-lanterns marked a spooky Halloween weekend on the North Island.

In Port McNeill, students at Sunset Elementary School took part in pumpkin carving and a costume parade Friday afternoon, receiving free hot chocolate while they watched their pumpkins light up onstage.

Meanwhile in Port Hardy, the

8th annual costume crawl started out at the Info Centre and contin-ued down Market Street.

In the evening, both communi-ties hosted their annual Halloween bonfires and fireworks, with free hot chocolate for kids.

The annual Pumpkin Patch walk took place the next day on the Port Hardy waterfront, with a bonfire, hot dogs, hot chocolate and glitter tattoos.

Here is just a selection of imag-es from the weekend events.

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