North Island Gazette, May 10, 2012

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GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275

46th Year No. 19 THURS., MAY 10, 2012

EDITORIAL Page 6

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SPORTS Page 13

PAGE 5 Port Hardy thrift shop prepares to spread out as construction of new addition commences.

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Health report goes to VIHA

I can’t bear to look Merrick Browne of Port McNeill, Kohner Walkus and Ocean Argyle of Port Hardy and Ashlyn Walker of Port McNeill crowd around the ball during their U8 soccer game at the annual Mud Bowl tournament in Port McNeill Sunday.

See additional coverage on page 13 and online at northislandgazette. com

Gazette staff MT. WADDINGTON – The Mt. Waddington Local Working Group established last Fall to develop a community-led plan to strengthen and stabilize health services in Mt. Waddington presented its report and recommendations this week to senior leaders with the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “VIHA welcomes the Local Working Group’s (LWG) report and recommendations and we are committed to supporting accessible and sustainable health care services on the North Island, recognizing that additional measures are urgently needed in these more rural and remote areas,� said Dr. Bob Burns, Executive Medical Director,

J.R. Rardon

See page 5 ‘VIHA sees urgent need’

From Big Decision to big business Hardy Buoys moves ahead while awaiting word from CBC Dragon J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—Bruce and Carol Dirom are thankful for their recent appearance on the CBC television program the Big Decision hosted by Arlene Dickinson.

But now the owners of Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. are in need of a quick decision. “We’ve got more business than our cash flow can handle right now,� said Bruce, citing recently completed contracts with the Sobeys grocery chain and Walmart Canada. “It’s scary. It’s bigger than anything I could have imagined.�

Dirom said Hardy Buoys’ sales in the coming year

“It’s scary.

It’s bigger than anything I could have imagined.�

Bruce Dirom

will double last year’s total, and the company is making plans to expand its factory, add cold storage capability and add employees.

But all that will require an infusion of funding, money that is not forthcoming from traditional bank lending. “I understand banks have lending policies,� said Bruce. “They want to look at your last three years’ sales and that just doesn’t work. Really, we’re going nowhere with bank lending. We need private investors, and that’s where Arlene comes in.�

And while Dickinson has made a general commitment to the Diroms and to Hardy Buoys, she has not yet come through with money. On the other hand, Dickinson is not the only potential investor available. “We’re anxious to hear what Arlene has to say, and we’ve been told by her people that we’ll know something by the end of this week,� said Bruce. “But

I’ve got some other options pending, and we can’t keep waiting for any one person.�

Hardy Buoys was selected from a large group of nominees to appear in the inaugural season of the Big Decision, a spin-off from the popular Dragon’s Den program.

The show offers struggling businesses an opportunity

See page 4 ‘Hardy Buoys benefits’

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I, Chadwick Allen Kervin, her last son, beautiful wife Fanika-Daniele Podlesnik Kervin, the daughter she always wanted and her grandson, Isaiah Drake Podlesnik Kervin, will always miss Sweet Momma. We have joy in our heart and spirit knowing that she is with her family on the other side, and she is pain – free!

With deepest gratitude, we would like to sincerely thank the entire staff at the Misericordia Hospital, especially the 7th floor staff for all their professional service. If you ever visit Port Hardy, come and say hi to the Kervin’s.

Roseanne Louise Sinclair Kervin... Mourn her...Remember her in your hearts.

A Celebration took place on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the chapel of Howard & McBride Westlawn, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton where a funeral service was held on Saturday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. Internment took place at the Holy Cross Cemetery.

Footprints... “The Lord replied, My precious, precious child. I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you only see one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you...”

Roseanne generously said those who attended her Celebration of Life... Her last act of generosity.

To send condolences, please visit www.westlawnmemorial.com

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Salmon Stewardship Centre reopens for 2012 Gazette Staff The Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre will re-open for the 2012 season on May 19.

Guests are welcome to visit the Centre to take self-guided walk-abouts of the hatchery.

Tours typically take about 45

minutes, depending on group size and enthusiasm. There is a gazebo and picnic area near the river, for guests who bring a lunch.

Outside guided hatchery tours are scheduled at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm every day. To arrange

a tour outside these times, call the Centre.

Starting May 23, the Centre will be open for its regular days and hours, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.

For more information, call Erin Wright at 250-949-9022.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON NOTICE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section 921 of the Local Government Act that the Board of the Regional District of Mount Waddington will consider passing a resolution to approve and issue Temporary Use Permit TUP-01-2012 at its meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to be conducted in the boardroom at the Regional District of Mount Waddington office located at 2044 McNeill Road in the Town of Port McNeill, commencing at 4:00 p.m.

If approved, Temporary Use Permit TUP-01-2012 would allow, subject to conditions, a concrete batching plant to be located on up to four potential sites for a period of up to three years in association with construction of the Kokish River Hydroelectric Project. Two of these sites are on a fee simple property located in proximity to the intersection of Beaver Cove Road and Telegraph Cove Road and described as follows: Legal Description: Parcel Identifier (PID): Assessment Roll Number:

District Lot 348, Rupert District, Containing 172 Acres, More or Less, As Shown on Plan Deposited Under DD 81444I 008-227-322 78529025.175

Two of the four sites are proposed on Crown land that would be subject to a future tenure with the Province to accommodate the Kokish River Hydroelectric Project. One of these sites is located on the east side of the Kokish Main logging road approximately 2.7 kilometres from its intersection with Telegraph Cove Road. The other site is located on the west side of the Kokish Main logging road approximately 1.8 kilometres from Ida Lake.

A copy of proposed Temporary Use Permit TUP-01-2012 and related information may be inspected at the Regional District of Mount Waddington office, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. A copy of the information may also be obtained by email.

Anyone who believes that approval of Temporary Use Permit TUP-01-2012 will affect their interests is invited to provide their comments to the Regional District. Written submissions can be sent by email, facsimile, mail or hand delivered using the contact information below. All submissions must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012.

Jeff Long, Manager of Planning Regional District of Mount Waddington PO Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 Telephone: 250-956-3301 Ext. 222 Facsimile: 250-956-3232

Email: jlong@rdmw.bc.ca

Science fair winners bound for nationals Above, Port Hardy Rotary Club president Rebecca Olesen presents a mug as a gift to Danielle Lacasse of Avalon Adventist Junior Academy after Lacasse presented her project on eelgrass during the club’s meeting last week at Malone’s Oceanside Bistro.

Right, Trevor Harder of North Island Secondary School explains his Stirling Engine. Harder and Lacasse earned trips to the national science fair next week in Prince Edward Island and were seeking funding assistance for the trip.

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KOKISH RIVER HYDRO PROJECT Construction of the Kokish River Hydro Project will be starting soon in the Beaver Cove Area.

Information will be provided shortly regarding: • Construction Schedule • Safety • Public Access Project background and contact information is available on the website: www.kokishriver.com

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The Port McNeill Dental Clinic would like to welcome Dr. Brian Bostrom and his wife Jaclyn to the North Island.

Dr. Bostrom will be joining Dr. Baird in his practice of dentistry commencing on June 5, 2012.

We are accepting new patients for all aspects of dental treatment.

from page 1 to earn funding infusions or other business assistance by proving their mettle to Dickinson.

The Diroms appear to have

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Hardy Buoys benefits from national exposure “What we’ve earned, or won, is Arlene believes in the product and the company. She sees the potential and wants to be involved in some way.”

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New space for Port Hardy thrift store Elena Rardon Gazette Staff PORT HARDY—A Port Hardy thrift store is getting an upgrade.

Outside of the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, construction equipment has been laying the foundation for an addition to the store. This addition, built onto the back of the store, will become the new storage and sorting room. The current sorting room, which is cramped and crowded, will have its walls knocked down and become an extension of the shop itself.

“This is much needed,” said volunteer Alice Chisholm as she made her way through the cramped sorting room.

This is not the first extension the thrift store has received. The store started out at a different location on the beach, but moved to its current address on Main Street in 2001.

In 2005, the garage-like building was given a

front entrance, and pictures of the construction grace the walls of the store.

“This is much needed.”

Alice Chisholm

The thrift shop is notfor-profit and its staff is made up entirely of volunteers. The money it makes is donated to the hospital, and the store has made numerous donations to the hospital and fire and ambulance stations that have paid for beds, medical equipment, uniforms and redecoration.

“They give us a wish Dorothy “Dot” Wasden, Alice Chisholm and Phyllis Cox work in the crowded sorting room at the back of Port list and we try and Hardy’s Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. A new addition under construction will provide much-needed space for fill it,” said volunteer the store’s operations.

Elena Rardon Phyllis Cox. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday - Saturday, the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop 6995 Nahwitti Ave 7510 Galcier E Cres is happy to take clean 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, donations.

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VIHA sees urgent need from page 1 Population and Community Health.

VIHA’s senior leaders will further review the report and its recommendations. VIHA acknowledges the need to move forward urgently with measures to support services and care in the community, and will share decisions as quickly as possible with the LWG, residents, First Nations, local governments and stakeholders on steps that will be taken to further strengthen Mt. Waddington health services.

VIHA recognizes that there is additional work to be done to achieve consistent health care services for residents of Mt. Waddington beyond the collaborative accomplishments to date which include: • Recruitment of a new physician who will begin practicing in Port Hardy this July and a new physician in

Port McNeill who will arrive later this year.

• An Aboriginal Health Nurse has been recruited and is providing services at hospitals in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

• A full-time social worker has been recruited and is now providing services at the three Mt. Waddington acute care sites.

• Admitting clerk coverage has been increased at the Port Hardy and Port McNeill hospital sites.

• In mid April, two new nurse practitioner positions for Port Hardy were posted on the VIHA website. We anticipate these positions will be filled in the near future. The two new positions are in addition to the two NPs already in the community.

The LWG’s report can be viewed at www. viha.ca/about_viha/ community/mt_ waddington.htm

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The month of May is usually when allergies to pollen begin to be noticed. The beauties of spring often bring misery to those with hay fever and similar allergies. It doesn’t have to be this way. It’s difficult to live life by avoiding the pollens that cause the allergies. However, there are many effective medications that can control your symptoms. Our pharmacists would be happy to advise you.

Alcohol does interact with many drugs but for antibiotics the interactions are few. Pharmacists will certainly inform you, when it’s important, with an auxiliary label on the prescription bottle and will reinforce it verbally at the counter. These labels give important information about your prescription and should be heeded.

It’s a good thing to include green leafy vegetables in our daily diet. One of these veggies that doesn’t get the attention it deserves is kale. It contains healthy amounts of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, potassium and vitamins A, C, E and K. If kale isn’t part of your diet, give it a try.

There are some very good medications available to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. If you find yourself without your medication and have bad heartburn, you may find relief from drinking a glass of water. The water will reduce the stomach acidity and bring temporary relief until you can take your medication.

It’s important to be an advocate for your own health. Be an active learner about all health matters including the drugs you take. We can help you with this information.

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COMMENTARY Comments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at editor@northislandgazette.com

Give mom her due Remember all those times your mother nursed you through sickness or scraped knees and elbows? Her repeated trips to and from your games, recitals and other fun activities? The special dinners and treats on birthdays? The laundry, dishes and other cleaning done on your behalf?

If not, you may be that guy in the next column over to the right.

But if you do, and you think mom’s efforts deserve some recognition, Sunday would be a great day to show it.

Of course, we can’t speak for every mother.

But it doesn’t take a Herculean effort to provide her with one special day a year.

This does not have to be about huge, lavish gifts or gaudy, noisy parties.

It’s really about recognition and appreciation.

About showing, this one time, the love you feel but just can’t seem to be bothered to display on a daily basis.

A special gift? Fine. But it’s the presentation that counts.

Try presenting that gift in a clean home that she didn’t spend the day cleaning. Present it with a tasty meal she didn’t have to prepare and serve.

Present it with that smart phone back in your room on the nightstand, and not under your nose.

After all, you’ll have time for texting friends while she enjoys the uninterrupted hot bath you draw for her.

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Two North Island youths depart this week to take part in the Young Science Canada national science fair in PEI.

To all those who spread debris through our communities, necessitating the clean-up events held to remove it.

Tanker debate sinks to new low VICTORIA – The B.C. NDP has ramped up its opposition to the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline.

First the party formalized objections already expressed by NDP MLAs who have spoken at hearings held by the federal review panel along the B.C. coast. Leader Adrian Dix sent an 11-page letter to the panel, then launched an attack on the B.C. Liberal government in the legislature that emphasized the letter’s top objection.

Why doesn’t Premier Christy Clark stand up to Ottawa and protest the abandonment of the longstanding “moratorium and exclusion zone” on oil tankers off B.C.’s north coast, Dix and NDP energy critic Rob Fleming demanded.

Clark’s answer was the same one given for many years by federal and provincial governments. The 1972 federal “moratorium” was directed at offshore

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oil drilling, not tankers bound for B.C. A separate Canada-U.S. agreement in 1998 calls for U.S. tankers to avoid B.C.’s Inside Passage as they transport Alaska crude oil to refineries in Washington state and further south.

I asked Fleming for documentation that shows tankers are banned from B.C.’s north coast. He said it is “fragmented,” which means he doesn’t have any. Nor does the NDP’s

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heavily footnoted letter to the federal panel offer any source for this assertion.

This argument flared up in 2006 after Methanex Corp. shut down its Kitimat methanol plant. Instead of shipping methanol out, a practice that was never questioned, it started bringing tankers into the Kitimat port loaded with a liquid natural gas byproduct called condensate.

From there it is sent by rail to Alberta to dilute oil sands crude. This process led to Enbridge’s proposed double pipeline that would send condensate east and diluted crude west.

The Dogwood Initiative, one of the multiple U.S.funded groups that now dominate B.C.’s environmental lobby, rose to protest these early condensate shipments, saying they violate a moratorium on tankers. Wrong, said Don Rodden, superintendent of environmental response for the Canadian Coast Guard A member of

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Pacific Region. The 1972 moratorium “wouldn’t apply to vessels coming into Canadian ports like Kitimat,” Rodden told the Globe and Mail at the time.

Then there is the hypocrisy and pro-U.S. bias that is so clearly evident in the manipulated B.C. debate.

The Northern Gateway pipeline would generate as many as 350 tanker trips each year to and from Kitimat.

More than twice that many tankers already sail each year through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, past the Gulf and San Juan Islands.

We could use a serious debate about how B.C. handles petroleum. Instead, we see factually inaccurate claims promoted by U.S. interests to attack Canadian crude only.

Our opposition politicians and media mostly just go along for the ride.

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Community cleanup needed every day Dear editor: I recently participated in the Pitch-In-Canada: Port McNeill clean-up event.

The group of volunteers that came out was able to pick up three full pickup truck loads of litter and debris after only about 1 1/2 hours! This event concluded a week of similar clean-ups by various groups and individuals. The town definitely looks tidier, but for how long?

I would really like to encourage each and every

resident to do a weekly or monthly tidy up of their street or favourite walking area; for the businesses to sweep and tidy their storefronts and parking lots weekly; and for smokers to use ashtrays or, as my husband does, carry a butt container in his pocket and discard them at home.

My boys and I spent the majority of our clean-up time sweeping up cigarette butts from in front of businesses and in the vacant lot behind the post office. They

"Can we set the bar a bit higher as to what our individual and group expectations are regarding litter?" are five (years old) and do not smoke, so this really does not seem fair, but it was necessary since cigarette butts are so prevalent in the town core.

I have been blessed to have lived in and experienced life in several communi-

ties throughout Vancouver Island and B.C. As well, I have travelled extensively throughout B.C., Alberta, Quebec, and the Maritimes and I was taken aback when I relocated to Port McNeill last year at the amount of litter that is prevalent all

over town.

Port McNeill is surrounded by some of the most amazing scenery, and people come from all over the world to experience the North Island. Can we set the bar a bit higher as to what our individual and group expectations are regarding litter? We need to start representing better if we want people to linger and enjoy our town, to share their positive experiences with others. Our man-made surroundings should compli-

Meters still smart idea Dear editor: I want to thank to our BC Hydro customers for their patience as we move to modernize our electrical system so we can better meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power.

Over one million smart meters have been installed -- about a 60 percent completion rate for the province. With a project of this size, it’s not going to be perfect; we acknowledge that and appreciate your patience.

The new meters provide a lot of benefits: faster power restoration when there’s an outage, new tools to help save energy and money, and reduced costs with savings passed to our customers.

Customer feedback is very important to us, including the tough questions. A colder winter coupled with a rate increase at the time new meters were installed caused some to ask if the higher bill is a result of the new meter. All concerns brought to our attention are investigated. What we are finding is that bills are often consistent with past use; or there has been a manual misread of the meter. If neither of those are the cause, we look at every other possible source,

including the meter. Over half of the inquiries regarding high bills this year have come from customers with the old meters, not new smart meters.

Like the millions of massproduced electronic devices we power, there will be a small number of meters that might not work properly. The old meters had the same shortcomings. Out of over a million new meters installed to date, a very small number experienced any problems.

The beauty of the new meters is that the vast majority of these problems are being caught by system checks and do not affect customer bills. When our smart grid is operational, it will be easier to detect problems and fix them much faster.

To learn more about the new meters, visit bchydro. com/smartmeters.

To find out more about your bill, sign up for an online account at bchydro.com or call our customer service team at 1.800.224.9376.

Again, thank you for your patience.

Ted Olynyk Mgr., Community Relations BC Hydro Vancouver Island

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ment our natural ones and we should be encouraging people to stay and visit by taking pride in our town, in our environment, and keeping it clean.

There is another clean-up planned May 12 at 8 a.m., meeting at the Forestry Building. But really, we shouldn’t need so many clean-ups if we all just put our garbage in the garbage can, our butts in the ashtray, and do our bit each day.

Jill Chaney Port McNeill

Hatch and release Morgan Tanaka of Sea View Elementary in Port Alice releases salmon fry into Jeune Landing Creek with the help of teacher Lauren Williamson during the school's recent Earth Week activities. The students hatched and raised the fry in their classrooms before releasing 100 of the fish into the creek.

Shirley Scott

Too much expected of teachers Dear editor: There are those upset with teachers for not continuing extra-curricular activities, concluding that those who want to be considered professional need to to do so.

Let us follow this logic.

Is your doctor any less professional because they refuse to make volunteer house calls after office hours? Is your lawyer any less professional because they won’t give you free legal advice well after they should be home? How about that mechanic, less professional if they don’t come over and fix your car for free on a Sunday afternoon?

Why are teachers less professional if they don’t give of their own free time?

What about those teachers that are like many of us, doing volunteer service away from our jobs? Any less professional?

So why has volunteering at schools become the professional standard for teachers? What it has become is the dumping ground for our society. They have had to take on what society no longer is prepared to do.

We are told that, without teachers volunteering, kids will not play sports, get hefty scholarships, exercise, participate in theatre, experience camp-outs,

graduation parties, cruises, trips overseas, or visits to the parliament buildings.

Many businesses will go broke if a teacher doesn’t give up his weekend away from his family. Many kids will go hungry and have no clothing to wear if teachers don’t volunteer. These used to be jobs of parents and other community volunteers.

Maybe we should rethink this volunteer gig. Instead of demanding that teachers give countless hours outside of teaching we should thank them for the time they do volunteer for us. While the government has chosen to demonize these people

maybe society should just be thankful for what we get, feel guilty for expecting more, and then expect more from ourselves.

Volunteer service does not define a teacher as a professional any more than it defines the rest of us.

This is their way to give back to society as members of our community, and giving back to society is not the sole domain of teachers. You and I could do the same.

What are you doing after school on Friday or this weekend? Want to look after 30 kids?

Bruce McCloy Langley

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Dancers place at Pitch-in participants awarded Championships Gazette staff North Island dancers competed at the Fraser Valley Open Championships on April 28-29 in Langley and returned with an impressive collection of medals.

Georgia Walkus of Port Hardy received a judge’s placing in the under 12 Championship group.

Emily Walker of Port Hardy placed 4th in the Sword, 3rd in the Seann Truibhas, 5th in the Strathspey and Half Tullouch, and was 3rd Runner Up Overall in the under 10 Championship. Walker also placed 2nd in the Blue Bonnets on the second day of competition. Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill placed 4th in the Fling, 3rd in the Sword, 6th in the Seann Truibhas, and was 4th Runner Up Overall for the under 10 Championship.

Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy placed 2nd in the all ages Novice trophy Fling, 3rd in the Sword, and 2nd in the Seann Truibhas for

Port McNeill Pool Opens Gazette staff The Port McNeill Pool opened for summer on Monday with free admission all day.

The pool will now be open for swimming lessons, public and family swim, and aquafit on weekdays from 6 am to 9 pm. Rentals are available on weekends.

Red Cross after-school lessons are scheduled for the weeks of May 14-25 and May 28-June 8. Drop by the pool for lesson registration.

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Gazette staff Several participants in the Port Hardy Pitch-in Canada cleanup were awarded with prizes from the District of Port Hardy following the event held

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In Memory of

Kenneth Allan Thompson May 8, 1969 - November 24, 2010 How is a Mother to think?

Where are you? Who are you with?

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The longer the journey, the longer the path.

Winding ever so deeply in and out of the past.

How is a Mother to feel?

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‘Hi Mom’ keeps going over and over in my head.

How glad I am I told you how proud of you I was.

As a mother, we try to remind you “just because”.

Eagle View Pac would like to thank Craig and his staff at Overwaitea Foods for donating a weekly supply of fresh eggs to our Breakfast and Lunch program.

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I have a bench and it is in place.

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Remembering you but in peace and full of grace.

A day does not pass without a thought.

This can’t be true I am so distraught.

But life goes on, only the quality has changed.

I would give everything and all to only rearrange.

You are carried forever in our hearts it is true.

Sadly missed by Mother, sons and brother.

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Love the rain; your bedding plants do There is really nothing like a rainy day to set out bedding plants.

Plants set out on a hot sunny day seem to wilt as soon as they are put in the ground, no matter how much water you put on them.

Plants set out in the rain however, seem to sit up in their new surroundings, ready to take their place in the bed and develop for a season of bloom.

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them and it is easier to tamp them into place in the damp bed than in a dry site.

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erbeds and garden.

We plant entire packages of seeds and then replant all of the seedlings, four or five to a container.

We then move them to the green house or into cold frames, which we have developed out of old aluminum sliding doors.

Some types of seed are so easy to germinate that it would be impossible to repot all of the seedlings that sprout.

We have to share unseparated seedlings with neighbours and friends who have the room and appreciate a few plants. Even giving away so many seedlings, we have far too many bedding plants — not such a bad complaint, I guess.

One of the biggest challenges of arranging bedding plants is the spacing of the annuals amongst the daffodils, tulips and blue bells.

Since these are bulbs, they must be left with their foliage intact, to build up nourishment for next year’s bloom.

As one must attempt to develop some kind of a showing for the bulb beds after their flowers are spent, we try to second-guess what kind of plant will survive and grow through the bulb foliage and still have enough energy to bloom in July and August. Snapdragons

and petunias do well in most sites, although the slugs really go after the petunias.

Cosmos and Clarkia will grow fairly tall and cascade over the beds as the bulb foliage dies down.

After several hours of planting out your bedding plants in the rain, what with the decision-making about the colours, the appearance of the beds over the summer, the fitting

in of annuals among the various perennials, you come to the realization you are soaked through to the skin, water has run down into your rubber boots, and you are cold. The plants appreciate it though, and that is worth it.

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May 12 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port McNeill, 4 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 19-21 Baseball Sointula Invitational Baseball Tournament at the community ballfield. Concession, beer garden and oyster feed, kids playground.

Proceeds benef it Sointula Recreation Association.

May 26 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 27 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

June 9-10 Mountain biking Annual Rumblefest, Port Alice. Crosscountry race noon Saturday, starting at marina. (arrive early to register). Expert, intermediate and beginner courses.

Rumble Tumble Downhill Race Sunday, 10 a.m. Mandatory pre-ride; arrive early to register. Uphill shuttle will be provided.

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Mud and mayhem on the pitch Clockwise from above: Jenna Cramb-Wilson of Port McNeill and Joy Pascua of Port Hardy jockey for position under a high-bouncing ball during U15 girls play Saturday at the annual Mud Bowl Soccer Tournament in Port McNeill; Isabella Stewart of Port Alice has a hair-raising experience in her U6 game; Jack Hurley of Port Hardy and Thomas Tenney of Port McNeill scrap in U8 play; Port McNeill's Ty Brittain soars for J.R. Rardon photos a header over Port Hardy's Dusty Cadwallader in U18 action.

June 14-17 Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch hosts its Father’s Day tournament.

Finals Sunday; concession and prizes. Info, David at 250-949-7221.

June 16 Golf Loggers Invitational Tournament, Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Bestball scramble format; sign up as team or individuals, $65 per player. Two flights Saturday, one flight and prizes Sunday, 144-player limit firstcome, first-served. To register or for info, call Bill Gray, 250-9497623, or Lito Pineda, 250-956-5234.

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Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Racing to contest a ball at the edge of the penalty box in front of the Port Hardy Yellowjackets’ goal, Sagel Wilson of Port Hardy and Avory Collins of Port McNeill collided and went to the turf.

Collins slid on his knees and quickly regained his footing, but Wilson landed in a full spreadeagle before getting up to glare at his formerly bright yellow jersey, now splattered brown.

Say what you will, but the Mud Bowl comes by its name honestly.

Port McNeill’s annual youth soccer extravaganza, the kickoff to the spring tournament season, has seen worst days.

Though a deluge greeted Friday night’s opening U-15 game, much of the weekend was spent under a mix of cloudy skies broken up by occasional sun breaks, with only a few light showers.

The three-day tourney drew more than 650 players for 96 games on

eight fields. The younger crowd played prizes and cheers, while the older, divisional players competed for age-group championships and winners’ T-shirts.

All of the finals went to teams from Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

Port Hardy swept the U12 division, with the Blue Turtles topping Port McNeill boys 5-2 in their final and the Spartans claiming the girls title over Port McNeill Team 2.

Port McNeill Team 1 claimed the U15 girls championship by edging Port McNeill 2 in a crosstown matchup, 1-0.

The U15 boys title went to Port Hardy, which shaded Port McNeill 3-2 on Kristian Jensen’s tiebreaking goal in the second half. Port Hardy jumped out to a 2-0 halftime lead, but Port McNeill drew even with two quick goals early shortly after intermission.

In the U18 final, Port McNeill blanked Port Hardy, 2-0.

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Blue Sox cash in at slo-pitch tourney J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—It took only four innings of Sunday’s A final for the Port Hardy Blue Sox to clinch the championship of the annual Umpire’s Icebreaker Slo-pitch tournament at Beaver Harbour Park.

But their opponents had a little more than pride left to play for.

Richard Nelson’s RBI single in the seventh inning capped a $60 rally by The Rez, which claimed second place and a bit of balm to the sting of coming up short in the championship final in the “skins” format tournament.

The three-day, 12-team tourney featured two rounds of pool play to establish teams into Sunday’s playoff brackets. The semifinals and finals were then played with cash awarded for each inning a team outscored its opponent,

Steven Nelson of The Rez belts a long sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of Sunday's A final during the Umpire's Icebreaker Slo-pitch tournament at Beaver Harbour Park.

J.R. Rardon meaning four “wins” in inning, which made in the A semifinals, and scored in his first the seven-inning game for some entertaining while Hi Vis of Port three plate appearequaled a victory for results in the semifi- McNeill required nine ances, and Len Miller, innings to outduel the Bean Demoe and Janey nals. the game.

Thanks to carryover Smokers in the B semi- Henschke each scored However, a tied or twice as the Blue Sox scoreless inning caused innings, the Rez need finals.

In the A final, Brian swept the first four the prize to be carried 12 innings to prevail over to the following over the Salmon Kings Texmo reached base innings, scoring a min-

Soccer Wild women win abroad camp returns Gazette staff The World Cup Soccer Camp makes its annual stop on the North Island July 23-27, with sessions scheduled for Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Sointula.

The camp is open to youth players ages 4-16, and wraps up with a jamboree-style fun tournament and games on the final day at NISS track field in Port McNeill.

Registration will soon be available online at worldcupsoccercamp. com.

Local contacts are: • Port Alice: Rec Centre, 250-284-3912; • Port Hardy: Liz Kufaas, 250-949-7965 or Sandy Grenier, 250949-8928; • Port McNeill: Sandy McKenzie, 250-9564306; and • Sointula: Casey Swanson, 250-9736455.

Gazette staff The Port Hardy Wild women’s hockey team made its first off-Island tournament appearance a memorable one, rolling to the Intermediate Division championship in the recent Delta spring hockey tournament.

Playing as the North Island Wild after bolstering the roster with three players from Courtenay, the team cruised

unbeaten through its bracket before topping Mugsy’s Mavericks 5-2 in the division final.

The squad also posted wins of 5-2 over the Delta Buzz, 7-2 over Twisted Sisters and 7-2 over Matalia.

Lacey Mortensen was the winning goalie in each game. Emily Murray was the team’s top scorer with eight goals and an assist.

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Top playmakers were Rosie Dugas and Marra with four assists each, while Cairncross, Paula Klatt, Darcie Klatt and Angela Krawietz had three helpers each.

Marnie Ordano, Marnie Godmaire and Carmen Walsh also tallied at least two points each in the tourney.

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After finally shutting out the Sox in the fifth, the Rez needed just two batters to claim their first payoff, with Steven Nelson’s oneout home run winning the inning. Both teams scored five runs in the sixth to force a carryover, which Richard Nelson clinched when his one-out single drove home J.C. Hunt in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The Blue Sox finished with $400 in winnings for the playoffs. The Bandits, who topped Hi-Vis in the B final, earned $360, and The Rez totaled $310 for their runner-up finish.

The Bandits topped Hi-Vis in the B Final,

winning six of seven innings. The Bush Rats won the C Final and a $250 payout by claiming five innings to two over the Ballerz.

2012 Umpires Icebreaker Classic Slo-pitch tournament May 4-6 at Beaver Harbour Park A Division 1. Blue Sox ($400); 2. Rez ($310); 3. Load ‘em Up ($80); 4. Salmon Kings ($120).

Female MVP: Jen Nelson, Rez. Male MVP: Brian Texmo, Blue Sox. B Division 1. Bandits ($360); 2. Hi-Vis ($160); 3. Canadian Eh’s ($90); 4. Smokers ($90). Female MVP: Janine Braun, Hi Vis. Male MVP: Graeme Wiggins, Bandits.

C Division 1. Bush Rats ($250); 2. Ballerz ($200); 3. Aces ($40); 4. Marine Harvest. Female MVP: Jen Hunchuk, Bush Rats. Male MVP: Jim Paul, Ballerz.

ATHLETES of the Week NORTH ISLAND WILD The Port Hardy-based women’s hockey team went unbeaten and won its division in the Delta spring women’s hockey tournament.

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TSN seeks tour hosts Gazette staff North Island communities have a chance to raise money to improve their recreation facilities by becoming one of the 10 stops on

this year’s TSN Kraft Celebration Tour.

Kraft Canada will award each winning community $25,000 towards recreational improvements.

To nominate your community, submit a short essay and up to five photos to kraftcelebrationtour.ca and tourneedecelebrationkraft.ca until June 10.

2012 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Nominate a Deserving Individual or Organization!

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS 4:00 PM Pacific Time August 1, 2012 These awards encourage excellence by honouring people and organizations whose work makes the lives of children and youth better, and exemplifies innovation and respect.

Awards of Excellence Categories: s Advocacy s Cultural Heritage and Diversity s Innovative Services s Service Provider s Youth Leadership s Lifetime Achievement Award s Mentoring

Winners will be recognized and honoured at awards ceremonies in the fall.

To make a nomination or for more information on the Representative’s Awards, including previous awards, visit www.rcybc.ca

The North Island Gazette office will be closed Monday, May 21.

Deadlines for ads are: Display Ads: Thursday, May 17 @ 4pm Word Classifieds: Friday, May 18 @ 4pm Have a great weekend!

GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

Bill Rushton of the Hyde Creek Hillbillys slides home just ahead of the tag by Port McNeill Rangers pitcher Rob Kenny Sunday at Hyde Creek Ballpark.

J.R. Rardon

Hillbillys split pair Gazette staff HYDE CREEK— ”The best defence is a good offence” is a traditional quote most often applied to the game of football.

The Port Hardy Cubs proved it can work just as well in baseball.

After watching the Hyde Creek Hillbillys cut into their early lead with a big rally Saturday evening, the Cubs responded with their own offensive outburst to secure an 11-6 victory over the hosts in North Vancouver Island Baseball League play.

The Cubs (2-0) jumped in front with a five-run first inning, and it might have been greater but for the new

league rule that limits a team to five runs per inning unless trailing. They pushed the lead to 6-0 on an RBI single by Rod Romas in the top of the third while starting pitcher Dave Stewart held the Hillbillys off the scoreboard through three innings.

But Hyde Creek got a solo home run from Ivan Hall in the fourth, then put together a four-run rally in the bottom of the fifth to draw within 6-5.

The Cubs promptly responded with a fiverun sixth inning — again limited by the run rule — to restore their advantage. That was more than enough

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to secure the win over the Hillbillys, who managed just one more run when Hall drove home Taylor Galeazzi with a seventh-inning hit.

Chris Lamothe, Quinn Mellow, Chris Heslop and Romas each scored twice for the winners. Galeazzi had two runs and Hall had two RBI for Hyde Creek.

Hillbillys 5, Rangers 4 Hyde Creek evened its record to 1-1 Sunday on the second day of its doubleheader weekend, scoring all of its runs in an error-plagued second inning by the Port McNeill Rangers.

The Rangers (0-2)

held an early 3-0 lead after Jordan Altmiks twice scored on singles by Nick Russell in the first and second innings.

But the Hillbillys strung together five runs in the bottom of the second, three of them unearned, and held on with strong pitching from starter Ryan Rushton and a pair of relievers.

Curtis Carmen led off the second with a walk and stole second.

Adam Dmetrichuk and Bill Rushton each delivered RBI singles with one out, and three of the next four batters reached on errors as the Hillbillys took a 5-3 lead.

Sunday May 13, 2012 Port McNeill North Island Secondary Check In: 9:00 am Start: 10 am Register now to end MS mswalks.ca | 1.877.339.0819

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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LOST AND FOUND

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LOST Blue Raleigh Peak mountain bike. Missing from 92 Highview Trailer park on April 10th. If you find it please phone 250-949-8325 or 250-230-2071.

HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential.

Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training.

NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

Lemare Lake Logging Ltd., Lions Gate Forest Products Ltd. and Lone Tree Logging Ltd. 2007-2012 Forest Stewardship Plan – Amendment #5 Pursuant with Section 20 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation notice is hereby given that Amendment #5 of the Lemare Lake Logging Ltd., Lions Gate Forest Products Ltd., and Lone Tree Logging Ltd. Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) is available for public review and comment. The FSP may be viewed during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm) at 3341 Mine Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N2R0.

The amendment addresses proposed changes to the riparian retention requirements of the FSP. The objective is to provide clarity to tree retention on S4, S5 and S6 streams consistent with current harvesting practices.

Additionally, changes are made to the invasive plants section to provide consistency with government direction.

All comments must be received in writing by June 1, 2012. Comments should be addressed to Vadim Stavrakov, RFT, Planning Manager – LLL, LGFP & LTL. The comments can be mailed to: P.O. Box 609. Port McNeill, B.C. V0N2R0 or e-mailed to vstavrakov@lemare.ca.

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/12

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/12

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/12

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/12

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/12

TRAVEL GETAWAYS CAMERON LAKE Resort makes camping easy & enjoyable. Our family oriented resort offers seasonal, full-hookup RV sites in a secure & parklike setting (including free winter storage). We are located on Hwy 4, between Parksville & Port Alberni. For info call 250-752-6707.

PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm.

Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm.

Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port McNeill meetings every Monday and Friday 8pm. Located at 737 Shelley Cres. (the old school room #3).

FOUND: CROSS between Calico and Tortoise female cat with a 2 shaded face. Approx.

5 yrs old. Call Brandi 250-9560026.

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North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/12

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday 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 UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/12

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/12

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PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/12

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Spring Special.

2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.

Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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MOUNTAIN MECHANICAL SERVICES IN SPARWOOD B.C. CURRENTLY HAS AN OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED HEAVY-DUTY OR COMMERICAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN, ALSO HAVE A OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN WOULD ALSO ACCEPT A 3RD OR 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE IN EITHER TRADE PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUMES TO ATT: BOB AT B N I C. M T N M E C H @ T E L U S. N E T FAX:1-250-425-0715 PH:250-4256535 FOR MORE INFORMATION DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COURIER DRIVER Ace Courier is looking for an owner/operator with a full size cargo or cube size van.

Please fax resumes to (250)741-1412 or email: acenan@shawbiz.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

SALES Manager req’d for growing Automotive Dealership in South Okanagan, BC. Must have Automotive Sales leadership experience with focus on Customer Satisfaction.E-mail resume to david@dajo.ca. Pay based on experience

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HELP WANTED THE SALVATION ARMY LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE in Port Hardy is seeking a Client Services Manager to join our management team for the Centre and the Extreme Weather Shelter. The CSM also provides clinical counseling, delivers programs, facilitates small groups, and provides crisis support and referral services to clients and/or families.

The main focus of this position will be centered on substance misuse and supportive recovery services.

Qualifications & Experience: The successful job applicant will have Diploma or International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Social work with a focus on substance misuse.

An alternative level of education and experience my be considered.

Salary: $19/hr.

Approx.

30hr/wk.

This is a one yr contract position.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by May 25, 2012 to ATTN: Sean Junglas, Community Ministries Director, E M A I L : Sean_Junglas@can.salvationarmy.org, or FAX: 250949-7885.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Please no phone calls.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that International Forest Products Limited of Campbell River, BC, intends to make an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island Central Coast for a Foreshore Licence of Occupation – Industrial, Log Handling (Six Sites), File Number 1413669, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Labouchere Chanel near Bella Coola.

For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Cyndy Grant, Ministry of Forests, North Island Central Coast Forest District. PO Box 7000 Port McNiell BC V0N 2R0 or Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca OR Peter Strickland, International Forest Products Limited, 1250 Ironwood St. Campbell River V9W 6H5 or Peter.Strickland@interfor.com. The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from May 10, 2012. Comments will be received until June 10, 2012. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference.

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

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On Call School Bus Drivers

On Call Custodians School District #85 is accepting applications for callout custodians for the Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Woss, Sointula and Alert Bay areas.

School District #85 is accepting applications for on call school bus drivers for the Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Woss, Sointula and Alert Bay areas.

Recent institutional custodial experience is an asset.

Job requires good health and ďŹ tness and stamina to perform a variety of routine cleaning tasks.

Requirements include a clean driver’s abstract, Class 2 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.

Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check.

Rate of pay: $20.52 per hour.

Application forms are available at North Island schools, the School Board ofďŹ ce or online at www.sd85.bc.ca

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HELP WANTED

Rate of pay: $22.56 per hour.

Application forms are available at North Island schools, the School Board ofďŹ ce or online at www.sd85.bc.ca For further information, please contact Darby Gildersleeve at 250-949-8155 (ext. 222)

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TEACHERS

PORT HARDY - Looking for a Journeyman GM Technician.

Send resumes to Attention Cory, klassengm@gmail.com or fax 250-949-7440.

GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Plumbing Instructor AND SteamďŹ tter/PipeďŹ tter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

COOKS & SERVERS Full-time and part-time Northern Lights Restaurant in Port McNeill Apply in person or call 250-956-3263 FULLTIME MATE: for a 94 passenger ferry based in Sointula. Contact Captain Danny Tribe 250-973-6556, email tribe@recn.ca or Captain Doug Newman 604-328-8984, email dmerc@telus.net.

JB MARINE, SICAMOUS requires an experienced marine mechanic.

Employment to start ASAP. Salary $20-$25/hr dependent on experience. Apply in person or email jbmarine@cablelan.net.

Ph. 250-836-4370.

HELP WANTED

SERVER & BREAKFAST Cook part-time - full time. Call Denny 250-949-8381.

WANT TO see scenic BC? Needed Immediately. Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + beneďŹ ts. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca.

Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or fax: 250-567-2550.

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For further information, please contact Darby Gildersleeve at 250-949-8155 (ext. 222)

Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check.

HELP WANTED BLASTING CONTRACTOR requires helpers for the Kokish power project. Good wages and beneďŹ ts. Fax resume to 250-391-6711

HELP WANTED

Special Services Services Worker Worker Special North Island Community Services Society is seeking highly motivated, organized and outcome-experience based individuals to work in the Special Services Program.

The Special Services Worker will work and support children and families to increase living skills, parenting skills, behaviour management and communication choices. The position my include routine crisis intervention. The majority of this service takes place in the client’s home.

Preference will be given to applicants with postsecondary credentials and/or related human services experience. Previous work experience is an asset.

The position is currently part-time. A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel will be required. A criminal record check will be required.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward resume with cover letter

by May May 17, 17, 2012 2012 to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 2P0 nicsbc@telus.net nicsbc@telus.net

Further information regarding Position Duties and QualiďŹ cations can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunitiesâ€?

Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position.

Apply to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85, Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2P0

Senior Human Resource Coordinator Neucel Specialty Cellulose is a dissolving sulphite pulp mill located in Port Alice, British Columbia, near the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. We are an aggressive player in the global market for specialty cellulose products.

We are looking for an experienced HR Coordinator with a keen interest in living and working in the picturesque tri-port region of Northern Vancouver Island. Port Alice, Port McNeill and Port Hardy all present well planned communities. This location offers an ideal place to live for those individuals and families who appreciate time spent in the unique natural beauty of the island and living in a friendly small town environment.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and supports all the employment related needs of the more than 400 employees that work at Neucel. We seek a seasoned HR Coordinator with superior administration, organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities as a Senior HR Coordinator include the ability to: s #REATE MAINTAIN AND FACILITATE TRAINING MATERIALS AND MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION AS required s 3UPPORT THE (2 DEPARTMENT WILL ALL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES s 7ORK WITH DEPARTMENT MANAGERS TO PRE SCREEN AND INTERVIEW JOB APPLICANTS s 3UPPORT DEPARTMENT MANAGER TO ADMINISTER 0ERFORMANCE %VALUATIONS s 3UPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF #ORPORATE 3AFETY AND (EALTH PROGRAMS s 3UPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORATE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS The successful candidate for this position will possess: s ! SOLID KNOWLEDGE OF %MPLOYMENT ,EGISLATION s 4HE ABILITY TO INITIATE AND REVISE %MPLOYMENT 0OLICY s %XPERIENCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION OF #OLLECTIVE "ARGAINING Agreements s &AMILIARITY WITH (2)3 AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS s TO YEARS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE s 4HE ABILITY TO HANDLE MULTIPLE DUTIES AND PROJECTS SIMULTANEOUSLY s %XPERIENCE DEVELOPING AND FACILITATING LEARNING EVENTS s ! #(20 DESIGNATION OR BE WORKING TOWARDS ONE We offer a competitive salary and beneďŹ ts package, including support for housing and relocation. QualiďŹ ed individuals are invited to apply directly for the position by visiting the company website www.neucel.com, by email to hr@neucel.com or by fax to 250-284-7715.

This posting closes at 4 pm on Tuesday, May 22. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all of those that apply.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeymen 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta (20 km west of Lloydminster) is looking for 15 individuals who want long-term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journey wages $33- $37.50/ hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualiďŹ cations. BeneďŹ ts, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, proďŹ t sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (OfďŹ ce), 780846-2241 (Fax).

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School District No. 85 requires the following TEMPORARY position: Posting #6: Noon Hour Supervisor Port Hardy Secondary, $19.16 per hour, 4 hours per week while school is in session, until return of incumbent.

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Please apply in person with resume at A&W Port Hardy, Thunderbird Mall

Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society Coordinator

CONTRACT PERSON Part-time, 5 hrs per week — $20 per hour

The Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society is seeking a coordinator to facilitate Mother Goose & Literacy Bus programs on behalf of the society.

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MACANDALES in Port Hardy is currently seeking a person to ďŹ ll the position of

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District of Port Hardy District of Port Hardy is accepting applications for

Summer Student Employment with the Operational Services (Public Works) Dept.

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The applicants must hold a valid BC Driver’s Licence.

Please apply in writing with resumĂŠ to: Jack GrifďŹ ths Operational Services District of Port Hardy PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 or fax cover letter and resumĂŠ to 250-949-7465

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Members of Portside Dance Academy perform in Courtenay last week. The school holds its annual spring recital Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Sunset Elementary in Port McNeill.

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Home buyers, seniors get funding help Gazette staff VICTORIA - Firsttime home buyers can receive a cheque for up to $10,000 to help with the cost of buying a newly built home, and seniors who need permanent home renovations, to help them stay in their homes longer, will be assisted with the cost of those renovations through legislation introduced today

by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.

Bill 45, the Income Tax Amendment Act, 2012, introduces legislation for the B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus and the B.C. Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit announced in Budget 2012.

First-time buyers of newly built homes may be eligible to receive the B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus of up to $10,000.

Individuals must apply for the bonus through the B.C. government. Bonus payments will be sent out as cheques in the mail.

A new B.C. Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1,000 annually will be available to help with the cost of permanent home renovations that provide British Columbians aged 65 and over with increased independence, allowing them the flexibility to remain in their own homes longer. It will be available to individuals who incur eligible expenditures on or after April 1, 2012.

The credit can be claimed by seniors, whether they own their home or rent, and by

individuals who share a home with a senior, when individuals file their personal income tax returns for 2012,

and future years.

“These measures that benefit qualifying families and seniors will also help to protect and

create jobs by supporting the home construction and renovation industry,” said Falcon.

“I hope families look-

ing for a new home and seniors considering permanent home renovations will take advantage of these

opportunities.”

For more information or to find out if you qualify, please call 1 877 387-3332 or email

ITBTaxQuestions@ gov.bc.ca. Information is also available online through www.sbr.gov. bc.ca/

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you?

54 or older as of March 31, 2012

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53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

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