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Halloween Howl! BCE students leave the hospital after their yearly Halloween parade

Bella Coola shakes after Haida Gwaii’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON Halloween celebrations were dampened by an earthquake in Haida Gwaii that was felt all the way from Prince Rupert inland to Kelowna, and as far north as Edmonton and the Yukon.

In Bella Coola, many residents reported feeling significant shaking, rolling, and rocking that lasted up to a minute. It was followed

by a short power outage from 4-Mile up Valley. The experience left many people feeling very unnerved.

The 7.7 magnitude quake struck at 8:04 p.m.

PT Saturday, October 27, eventually triggering tsunami alerts and advisories along the West Coast of Canada and the U.S. and as far away as Hawaii, although criticism was leveled at the B.C. government for not issuing

the warning fast enough.

Officials with the West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre have confirmed emergency officials in B.C. were on a West Coast conference call three minutes after the quake.

U.S. officials sent out their first tsunami bulletin immediately after the quake at 8:13 p.m. and then upgraded it to a tsunami warning for parts of the West

Coast including B.C. three minutes later.

Emergency Information B.C. issued its first tsunami warning on Twitter at 8:55 p.m. — long after the news stations had already begun reporting on the earthquake and local civic leaders had begun evacuations based on the U.S. alerts.

Chris Duffy, the executive director of operations with Emergency Management B.C.,

defends the response, saying the public alert is just one element of communications, adding that RCMP and community officials were alerted within minutes.

While many people in B.C. were concerned with a tsunami threat, Bella Coola is not considered to be in the danger zone. However, many areas in Haida Gwaii, the SEE PREPARE ON PAGE 3

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CCRD plagued by Director’s non-attendance at meetings

By Caitlin Thompson Since the election in November 2011, many issues have continued to dog the Central Coast Regional District, and most of them remain unaddressed.

Undoubtedly, many Valley residents are wondering about the performance of their Board of Directors, the administrative efficiency of the office, and which, if any, local issues are actually receiving attention.

Since December 2011, there have been 11 Board meetings.

There has not been a single meeting where all three Bella Coola Valley elected Directors were present. Only one local Director (Area C Director and Board Chair Brian Lande) has been in

attendance at all 11 meetings.

Area E Director David Anderson has attended only four meetings (one by phone), while his Alternate Director Sam Schooner has attended more than him, at five meetings. Area D Director Ivan Tallio has attended only three meetings, and none of those have been since July. His Alternate Director, Archie Pootlass, has also attended three meetings.

The Local Government Act states that a Director cannot miss more than four meetings in a row (even if the meetings are attended by his/her Alternate), but any attempt to unseat a Director based on this fact requires a resolution supported by two-thirds of the

Board, or a petition from 10 or more electors. Such action has not yet been taken.

While the Local Government Act sanctions the use of Alternates, the intention of an Alternate is to fill in for a Director only when absolutely necessary. Alternates are not elected, and despite the fact that they may be capable individuals, their attendance does not absolve the elected Directors of their responsibilities.

The CCRD’s own policy documents state that, “The present Board consists of only five Directors. A missing Director at any Board meeting diminishes public representation and the quality of decision-making.”

With the current gross lack

of attendance of Directors at Board meetings, it is difficult to see how any governing business can be accomplished.

In an attempt to get a sense of how Bella Coola Valleyelected Directors felt about their own performance in this regard, the Coast Mountain News posed two simple questions to all three Directors: What have you accomplished, as a Director and as a Board, over the past year? What specific issues would you like to make progress on in the coming year?

Director Anderson was contacted twice by phone and once by email. During a lengthy phone conversation, he nonetheless chose to ‘refrain from making any statement’ on the questions. Director

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Central Coast, and low-lying parts of the Hawaiian islands were evacuated.

No injuries were reported as a result of the quake.

“We are not really at risk for a tsunami as our inlet is so long and mountainous,” said Emergency Program Coordinator Stephen Waugh.

“There is too much for a tsunami wave to go through, so we concentrated our efforts on the outer coast where there was a real risk.” The only area evacuated in Bella Coola was the wharf.

Heavy aftershocks continued for hours after the quake, and there was another significant 6.2 earthquake in the same area the following Monday, October 29. People were on pins and needles in the North Coast region, describing the quake in a variety of terms, such as swaying, swooning, rocking and shaking.

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Resources Canada seismologist John Cassidy said this type of earthquake occurs when two tectonic plates slide against one another, adding it’s not the kind that usually causes substantial tsunamis.

Canada’s largest earthquake since 1700 was an 8.1 magnitude quake on Aug. 22, 1949 off the B.C. coast, according to the Natural Resources website.

It occurred on the Queen Charlotte Fault in what the department called Canada’s equivalent of the San Andreas Fault — the boundary between the Pacific and North American plates that runs

underwater along the west coast of Haida Gwaii.

On an interesting side note, the earthquake appears to have shut off the water to Haida Gwaii’s famous hotsprings. After the earthquake Parks Canada workers went to check the springs and found they had run dry, according to Barb Rowsell, who owns Anvil Cove Charters. The park’s superintendent Ernie Gladstone says the springs were still steaming last week, but now, to his dismay, there is not even a puddle left.

“Three people went down to check it out, and sure enough there is no

hot water and the rocks are dry and cold,” said Rowsell, who has been ferrying visitors to Hotspring Island for years.

The popular natural attraction in Gwaii Haanas National Park has been a major tourist draw for decades, but apparently they will warm up cold and weary travellers no more.

It’s not all doom and gloom.

Seismologists think that the hot springs might not be gone for good. In the past, earthquakes have stopped the flow of hot water, but it did reappear a couple of years later.

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As for specific issues in the upcoming year, Lande was hopeful that diking at the airport would proceed but was not optimistic, as the Board has not made a decision on the referendum that would have to precede such a major project.

Lande stated that he believes the community views the Board’s current state as ‘dysfunctional,’ adding that, in his 17 years on the Board, he has never experienced such dissention amongst Board members.

The problems at the CCRD Board office are presently magnified by the instability in the administrative department. In the absence of the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer Donna Mikkelson has been acting in that position. However, she is set to leave that acting position and Chair Lande has confirmed that the Board is currently seeking a suitable replacement to fill the CAO position.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Sixty-Ninth (69th) Annual General Meeting of the Bella Coola Consumers Co-operative Association will be held: DATE: Thursday, November 22, 2012 TIME: 7:30 PM PLACE: Lobelco Hall, Bella Coola, BC PURPOSE:

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Tallio was also contacted twice by phone and once by email, but, as of press time, no response of any kind had been received.

Director Lande did make himself available to answer the questions, and said his main priority over the past year has been to listen to concerns of his constituents in regards to the flood risk in the upper Valley.

“I have met with a number of residents and connected with the Nusatsum Working Group to hear about floodrelated concerns,” Lande said.

“Generally, I have been networking with people in the upper Valley, but not a lot of headway has been made on the issue.”

Lande said that, as a Board, one project that has been accomplished is the establishment of infrastructure for water service on Denny Island.

Locally, the swimming pool was made operational this year, and the Board has been hearing the Nuxalk Nation’s concerns about sewage treatment options for the townsite.

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Ken Dunsworth retires after 33 years as Ecosystems Biologist in the Bella Coola Valley

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Ken Dunsworth moved to the Valley in 1980 and spent 33 years working as an Ecosystems Biologist

By Tamara Hynd After retiring as an Ecosystem Biologist and Planner for the Ministry of Environment in July, Ken Dunsworth’s 33 year career can be summed up with one word: passion. Ever since he was a little boy of seven years old, he would draw pictures of wildlife and think of how he could protect them.

Ken and his wife, Inge, moved to Bella Coola in April of 1980. Previous to that, they had been volunteering in the

South Pacific for the Universal House of Justice, and Ken had also volunteered for the United Nations in The Year of the Child. He had written friends in B.C. regarding potential job opportunities, and the Nygaards responded so positively that Ken and Inge came to live in the Bella Coola Valley.

Ken started his career in the 1980s with the Ministry of Forests, which was then called the Mid Coast Timber Supply Area. He was

a Field Operations Supervisor for ten years, which entailed timber harvesting and implementing a small business enterprise program.

At the time, the forest industry was in control of forests, before the current Forest Practises Code was established and the government changed.

Ken left the Ministry of Forests for the Ministry of Environment in 1992. His focus was wildlife and fish inventory, and ecosystem mapping and planning.

“The rarity of our species is changing,” he explains. “This is dependent upon habitat response to changing ecosystems, and that’s why we’re ecosystem biologists: to look at the environment with a holistic perspective versus a unilateral view.”

His focus was ecosystem protection and wildlife habitat for focal species, and his list of accomplishments is admirable. He spent twenty years defining habitat and getting protection for Class

1 and 2 habitats for bears. He identified winter ranges for mountain goats, deer, and moose. He also identified sensitive watersheds within EVM objectives, including fisheriessensitive watersheds.

While mapping all of the lakes in our region, Ken noted that the high quality of our low-elevation lakes (below 600 feet) is measured by the fact that they contain fish.

Ken has researched an abundance of interesting local species. The Marble Murrelet is an ocean bird that flies 80 kilometres inland to nest on tree branches covered in moss. The branches must be 10 centimetres or more in diameter to lay its one egg, making it dependent on old growth.

Queen Charlotte Goshawks are red listed, but they still nest in the Bella Coola Valley.

Visually similar to the abundant Northern Goshawk, they can only be identified through DNA testing.

His co-worker, Volker, and biology research

Reader suspects BC Hydro smart meter responsible for electrical damage Dear Editor, I recently had a smart meter installed. Since the installation, my four satellite receivers have blown, my television, and this morning my computer printer and a scanner also blew out.

I think this may be a very good story to follow, and to ask other BC Hydro users in the Bella Coola/ Hagensborg area about their experiences.

I have asked BC Hydro to

remove my meter and compensate for my lost electronics. I've had no reply despite their email telling me there would be a response within two business days.

I am very interested to learn if other Valley residents believe their household has been affected by the smart meters, and if any have received a reply from BC Hydro on the matter.

Sincerely, Barney Kern Bella Coola

crews discovered its nesting density to Rivers Inlet in the U valley river systems. They are now writing up protection measures for industry.

Then there is the fascinating Tailed Frog, the oldest amphibian in North America. They spend three years as a tadpole, residing in small cascading streams that are greater than 20% in slope to keep them safely outside of fish habitat. They can be found in the upper reaches of Clayton, Saloompt and Thorsen creek. The only other frog like it is in New Zealand.

Ken enjoyed working with First Nations, particularly the Nuxalk and Oweekeno. He affectionately recounted a story from the 60s when a government dike inspector discovered a forgotten site where potlatch masks were buried near Oweekeno Lake.

Potlatch activities and associated materials were illegal until 1951, when the ban was repealed.

The inspector

told the Chief, and in consultation with the elders, he guided them to the location.

The Oweekeno uncovered the masks and performed a ceremony near a talus slope. The inspector was allowed to take photographs, but could not touch the potlatch materials.

After the ceremony, the masks were buried once again.

As time passed, knowledge of the location was lost and it is likely a slide has covered that area.

This inspector worked for 45 years and recently passed the photos onto Ken, who delivered them to Oweekeno. These photos may provide clues to the location of these buried traditional materials.

Ken also enjoyed many conversations with Clayton Mack and he is familiar with The ‘Hanging Valley of the Glaciers,’ which Mack refers to in his books.

In 2006, Ken was awarded the B.C. Ecosystem Officer of the Year; a moment to be proud of as it has only been awarded five times.

With more time on his hands since his retirement, Ken has several aspirations.

He plans to rebuild the log house on his property into two apartments to rent by next year. Travel abroad is in the future as he has six grandchildren in New Zealand. Plus, with friends in Denmark and Germany, a train trip throughout Europe is on the list, as is an adventure to the Amazon. Closer to home, Ken will continue to serve on the Hagensborg Water District Board and the Bear Working Group.

Reflecting on his career, Ken beamed, “Just to have a chance to work in the field and being successful in combining Land Use Planning and inventory, allowing for economic opportunities, was fabulous. I got to live my dream.”

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Cohen Commission's final report says Fraser River sockeye salmon face an uncertain future CNW News Group The Hon. Bruce Cohen today presented to the public the final report of his Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River, titled “The Uncertain Future of Fraser River Sockeye.”

Under the Terms of Reference for the Cohen Commission, which was established on November 5, 2009, the Commissioner was charged to investigate and report on the decline of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River and make recommendations for improving the future sustainability of the fishery. This report comes after 179 witnesses testifying at 138 days of hearings, 2,145 exhibits, and 892 public submissions, and is the culmination of the commission's work.

In “The Uncertain Future of Fraser River Sockeye,” Commissioner Bruce Cohen discussed the causes for the decades-long decline in productivity of Fraser River sockeye salmon and makes 75 recommendations to improve the future sustainability of the fishery.

“Some, I suspect, hoped that our work would find the “smoking gun” - a single cause that explained the twodecade decline in productivity - but finding that a single event or stressor is responsible is improbable,” said Cohen.

He noted that the inquiry uncovered extensive information about potential causes for the decline of Fraser River sockeye, but it also demonstrated how much is still unknown about individual stressors as well as cumulative effects and delayed effects. He found that stressors specific to the Fraser River, as well as region-wide influences, may both have contributed

to the long-term decline.

“Further research is crucial to understanding the long-term productivity and sustainability of Fraser River sockeye salmon,” said Cohen.

“Notably, a better understanding is needed of the migratory and feeding patterns in all marine areas. I heard enough evidence about warming waters to conclude that climate change is a significant stressor for sockeye and in combination with other stressors, may determine the fate of the fishery.”

Cohen emphasized that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) should fully implement and fund both the 2005 Wild Salmon Policy and the1986 Habitat Policy. “DFO should develop and publish a detailed implementation plan as set out in the Wild Salmon Policy and, without further delay, honour its commitment to implementation,” he noted. “The goals of the Habitat Policy and its No Net Loss principle are sound and should be retained.”

To address the potential conflict for DFO between promoting salmon farms and regulating them, the Commissioner recommended that DFO no longer be

responsible for promoting salmon farming as an industry and farmed salmon as a product.

“As long as DFO has a mandate to promote salmon farming, there is a risk that it will act in a manner that favours the interests of the salmon farming industry over the health of wild fish stocks,” he said.

The Commissioner concluded that salmon farms along the sockeye migration route in the Discovery Islands have the potential to introduce exotic diseases and to aggravate endemic diseases which can have a negative impact on Fraser River sockeye. "Mitigation measures should not be delayed in the absence of scientific certainty," he said.

For that reason, Cohen recommended a freeze on netpen salmon farm production in the Discovery Islands until September 30, 2020. "If by that date, DFO cannot confidently say the risk of serious harm to wild stocks is minimal, it should then prohibit all netpen salmon farms from operating in the Discovery Islands," he said. Cohen also recommended that if before September 30, 2020, the government determines that salmon farms pose more than a minimal risk to Fraser

River sockeye, the government prohibit their operation immediately.

In his threevolume report, the Commissioner reviewed all the evidence he heard at the inquiry's hearings and public input.

Volume one reviews evidence related to the sockeye fishery, volume two discusses causes of the decline, and volume three presents recommendations and a review of the commission's process, as well as an executive summary of the report.

Cohen said that implementing his recommendations should begin immediately. "The shrinking resources of government, which may result in delays in implementing reforms and research, mean that the stressors to which sockeye are exposed and the deterioration of sockeye habitat will continue," he noted. "I urge the federal government, in the interests of conserving this iconic species of salmon, to heed my findings and to implement these recommendations."

The Commissioner also commented on recent amendments to the environmental assessment process and the Fisheries Act. "I find the thrust of some of these amendments to be troubling," said Commissioner

Bella Coola General Hospital Bella Coola General Hospital is accepting proposals for snow removal for the 2012 – 2013 winter season. Snow must be removed from the staff parking lot by 6:30 am and 6:30 pm; from the Main lot by 8:00 am; Hospital housing and others by 9:00 am. Hospital snow removal must have priority.

Proposals will be accepted for an hourly rate. More details can be obtained by contacting Carl Harestad at 250-799-5311, extension 210.

Please submit your proposal in writing to: Carl Harestad, Bella Coola General Hospital, Box 220, Bella Coola, B.C. V0T 1C0.

Bella Coola General Hospital reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals considering the best interest of Bella Coola General Hospital.

Bids are due Friday, 16 November 2012, no later than 4:00 pm.

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In Bella Coola, the sockeye returns to the Atnarko River have been very low for over a decade. The Snootli Hatchery’s sockeye program began in 1999 and their capacity is presently at 1,000,000 sockeye.

Cohen. "Many experts have emphasized the importance of protecting fish habitat, promoting biodiversity and adopting ecosystem-

based management practices. However, the recent amendments to the Fisheries Act appear to be taking DFO in a very different

direction."

The final report of the Cohen Commission is available online at www. cohencommission.ca

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT CALL FOR TENDERS Tenders are being called for Janitorial Services at the Regional District Office.

This one-year contract will be in effect January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

Tenders are being called for Townsite Water Maintenance.

This one-year contract will be in effect January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 Tender forms and further information are available between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday (closed noon – 1pm) at: Central Coast Regional District Box 186 - 626 Cliff St. Bella Coola, BC V0T 1C0 Phone: 799-5291 Fax 799-5750 email: infor@ccrd-bc.ca Forms are also available at: www.ccrd-bc.ca Closing date: 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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No significant tsunami threat in Bella Coola, but quake highlights need to be prepared

BY STEPHEN WAUGH, CCRD EMERGENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR On Saturday, October 27 the CCRD Emergency Program activated their Level One Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) after the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning statement for the west coast of British Columbia.

The bulletin arrived five minutes

after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred near Sandspit on Haida Gwaii, causing lamps and hydro lines to swing in communities all along the central coast. Earthquake statements are routinely received by the CCRD Emergency Program Coordinator (EPC) for any activity that exceeds 4.0 on the Richter scale, however most contain wording that indicates a tsunami is not expected to be

generated.

However, the notice of October 27 was different and included specific reference to the likelihood of a tsunami occurring in the Pacific Basin. As the quake was felt by many people in our region, emergency coordinators in all central coast communities began to take action when they learned of the magnitude and location of the event.

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Halloween fun at Bella Coola Elementary

of the central coast, provincial geoscientists have advised that the largest expected ocean surge that might be expected would be 5m above the high-tide mark. The inlet communities of Ocean Falls and Bella Coola, being located at the end of zigzag channels, aren’t expected to receive any significant wave action.

However, the Rivers Inlet community of Oweekeno, the home of the Wuikinuxv Nation, has a slightly different risk factor due to the relative exposure of the inlet to the open ocean and the extremely low elevation of the community located between the ocean and Oweekeno Lake.

Wuikinuxv Fire Chief and Emergency Coordinator Lena Collins responded rapidly to the Warning Centre bulletin and had the entire community of Oweekeno (56

LAND ACT:

NoTiCe of iNTeNTioN To AppLy for A DisposiTioN of CrowN LAND Take notice that BC Hydro and Power Authority of Vancouver intends to make an application to the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Advertisement Map Centre, for an Interim Licence - Utility situated on Provincial Crown land located at Denny Island. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1413649.

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 – 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to AuthorizingAgency.

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Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 11, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

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persons) up the water-tower road and to safety within 30 minutes. Lena, her team, and the entire community are commended for their prompt response.

In Bella Coola, the EPC and the Nuxalk Fire Chief responded to the recommendation from the Provincial Emergency Program to evacuate harbour areas and requested the assistance of the Bella Coola RCMP to provide notifications.

Five individuals relocated to higher ground while the EOC monitored the reports from along the outer coast.

Nuxalk Fire crews also provided valuable traffic control assistance to prevent residents from accessing the harbour area. In addition, residents of the lower townsite, including the Mountainview Lodge, were informed to remain calm but be prepared to evacuate if follow-up notice was issued. Similarly, the EOC was in communication with the community of Ocean Falls where residents remained on alert but did not evoke any significant

evacuation.

In the community of Bella Bella on Campbell Island warnings from the Coast Guard prompted the local RCMP to enact an evacuation of low-lying areas that included the RW Large Memorial Hospital.

Approximately 300 residents were relocated to higher ground in a short period of time.

The CCRD did issue a formal evacuation order for harbour locations in electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘E’ but the order was rescinded just before midnight when the tsunami warning was reduced to an advisory by the Warning Centre.

In all communities, the response was prompt and efficient as nobody waited for official notification before taking steps to prepare for evacuation. The CCRD Emergency Program is reviewing the response activities to ensure lessons are learned for subsequent events.

A number of aftershocks continue to be felt from the initial earthquake,

several of which were of significant size.

Residents are advised to stay vigilant and to maintain their ability to safely evacuate at all times.

Having a travel bag with important personal items is the basic preparation that should be undertaken.

If you live near the water and feel a significant earthquake that continues for 30-60 seconds or longer, you are advised to immediately move to higher ground and await instructions from emergency personnel.

In Bella Coola, individuals at or near the harbour are advised to travel westward up Clayton Forest road and take refuge. Lower townsite residents can travel by vehicle to the 4-Mile area near Acwsalcta School or, by foot up the steps of the water tower across from Burke Avenue.

Small or distant earthquakes are expected to allow emergency officials sufficient time to make appropriate notification should evacuations be required.

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Bella Coola takes part in B.C. wide Defend Our Coast rally Around 100 residents came out to participate in the BC-wide ‘Defend Our Coast’ rally held on October 24. The rally was held following the massive demonstration October 22 on the lawn of the legislature in Victoria, which saw several thousand people come out to express their opposition to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline and tanker project.

Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project, which is wrapping up final hearings across the province, has garnered sharp criticism from across the country and sparked a nasty quarrel between the premiers of B.C. and Alberta.

Enbridge is proposing a 1, 200 kilometre twin-pipeline system to carry tar sands oil from Edmonton to Kitimat. Supertankers would then be employed to carry the oil to markets in Asia.

Defend Our Coast rallies were held across the province following the Victoria rally. 76 communities participated with over 7000 people turning out.

In Bella Coola, the group assembled at the Co-op parking lot and walked to the wharf bearing signs. Speeches on the topic were given by hereditary chiefs Deric Snow, Rhonda Sandoval, Billy Andy, Sam Nelson, and Noel Pootlass.

More Halloween Fun

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Bella Coola residents walked from the Co-op to the wharf on October 22 to take part in B.C. wide ‘Defend Our Coast’ rally

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B.C. Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement October 29 to December 21, 2012

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting the public and communities to participate in the B.C. Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement.

The province-wide consultation and engagement process will gather input on elements of the government’s vision of connecting coastal communities in an affordable, efficient and sustainable manner, as well as considerations to address the immediate challenges facing the coastal ferry system.

How Input Will Be Used Input received through the consultation and engagement process will be considered, along with technical, financial and policy considerations, as the Ministry determines how to achieve $26 million in savings to 2016 and plans for the long-term sustainability of the coastal transportation network.

Public Open House Schedule The first 90 minutes will be a public open house. The second 90 minutes will be a question and answer session with the project team.

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Robert H. Schooner – “Unnie” – Lamas April 5, 1948 – October 27, 2012

‘Unnie’ Robert Harold Schooner (Lamas) was second of four children born to Andy Schooner Jr. and Delavine Schooner (nee Saunders). He is their only son.

Unnie got his

nickname from his Ulkatcho family from Anahim Lake.

His auntie Mary Jane McEwen and cousin Usteen Jack would always call to him “Unnie, Unnie,” which means, “come here, come here.”

This nickname stuck with him throughout his life.

Unnie had a good childhood.

His parents taught him to uphold the traditional beliefs and live off the land.

He spent many years with his dad learning to trap, to fish, and hunt. His dad also taught him how to earn a living, getting him involved in hand-logging and commercial fishing at an early age. This hard work served him well, leading to success in the fishing industry. He fished all along the BC coast from Prince Rupert to the Fraser River, catching everything from crab and herring to salmon and halibut.

Unnie worked hard at everything he did. When he was young, he became very good at marbles.

He was so good

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The FSP plan proposes result and/or strategies for objectives set by government as specified in the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation and enabled by the Forest and Range Practices Act. The plan also includes stocking standards related to the establishment of free growing stands of timber and measures to prevent the spread of invasive plants as they relate to forest practices.

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that he won enough marbles to fill a suitcase. One day, his sister Clara was so upset with him that she got Hwrna to help her take that suitcase down to the river. Then they took turns shooting the marbles across the river with a slingshot.

Those marbles can still be found on the island over there.

Unnie continued to work hard, handlogging from an early age. This is where he gained many friends, friends he would continue to go to for advice and support. Any time he had questions, needed a hand or wanted to talk, he would go to Harvey or Obie Mack. Unnie really enjoyed the time he spent handlogging. He would always talk about the crazy stuff they did at camp, stressing how dangerous it was and

how it needed to be done safely.

Unnie’s friendship with Harvey continued when they joined the commercial fishing fleet. “Indian Giver – Beer Barrel, you on there Harv?” could often to be heard over the radio. He spent many years fishing with Harvey Mack and Joe Saunders, he learned a lot from them and would pass that knowledge on to his children.

Unnie was also a family man, always caring and providing for his wife, Melody, and their children Karla, Harvey, Vern, and Tyra. He also cared and provided for his extended family; his sisters Claire, Juanita, and Althea, his mom Delavine and his other children. He always was bringing them fish, moose,

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Western Forest Products Inc. of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resources Operations (FLNRO), North Island – Central Coast District Office for a License of Occupation for Log Handling / Helicopter Drop Zones (File no.: 1414022) situated on Provincial Crown Land located in Hardy Inlet.

For a Copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Kathryn Howard, FLNRO, North IslandCentral District, PO Box 7000, Port McNeil, BC, V0N 2R0, or email at Kathryn.Howard@gov.bc.ca. The application will be available for 30 days from October 25, 2012. Comments will be received until November 24, 2012. FLNRO office may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

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and deer meat. His generosity extended to the whole community, he would always donate to anybody in need, and he never asked for recognition for all that he gave.

Unnie was also very spiritual and believed in the Nuxalk customs. He was always gathering and preparing Indian Medicine. He also learned many of the stories and collected many of the masks associated with them.

He was instrumental in getting the Echo Mask returned to the community.

One of the elders commented on that when he was on Band Council, “Unnie always worked for the people.”

Unnie was also a true outdoorsman.

He loved hunting and rod fishing, and would go hunting every year in October

and bring a moose home around Karla’s birthday. During the winter he would also take his children steelhead fishing. He loved hunting and always wanted to go up North near Fort St. John with Harvey, he finally got his wish and drove up north by himself. While he was up there he kept saying how beautiful it was and how he wanted to take Melody up there.

Unfortunately, he would not get the chance. He passed away shortly after returning home to Bella Coola.

Unnie leaves behind his family, many friends, and leaves us with his strong work ethic, spiritual beliefs and generosity. Unnie will be greatly missed by all.

Coast Mountain News launches website The Coast Mountain News now has a website. Launched last week, the site features all the local news in Bella Coola, and provides new options for residents to connect with the newspaper and others in the community.

The site is divided into three main sections: News, Sports, and Community. Letters to the Editor can be found under the ‘Opinion’ section. There is also a specific section for Obituaries. New stories will be added as they occur, and past stories and ‘e-editions’ of the newspaper can be found on the site. The website will be a great asset to communicate local news to the rest of the province.

Part of the larger Black Press network, the site also highlights B.C. news and provides provincial links to jobs, travel, classifieds and more.

The website also includes a Bella Coola Community Calendar, where groups and individuals can submit events such as public meetings, activities, and the like. There is also a Community Links section, a section for web polls, and a contest section.

If you are interested in advertising on the site, contact cmnews@caribooadvisor for more information. You can check it out by visiting www.coastmountainnews.com

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SUBMITTED BY COLEEN FRASER In addition to the Ministry of Transportatio Associates donated n’s $4,000 to ity, other BCGEU generosA joint effort by the Flood Relief at the Williams employees Bank account Lake hospital agencies resulted numerous from various provincial to be used for firewood, also sent local householders in an early minisfurnace Beeline gifts to the valley via Christmas for many tries including fuel and hay.

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12x60 Mobile Home Renovated: New siding, new windows, new furnace, new plumbing throughout, kitchen updated, new bathroom. Very nice setting, nice view, very private. $41,500. obo Call Wayne (250)267-3543 cell MUST BE SOLD!

2001 Yukon V8 SUV 4X4 215,000 km. regularly maintained.

Fully loaded (including heated seats) Remote start. 2 sets of rims (1 is American Racing) Seats up to 8. $7500. obo Call 250-296-0186

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2002 GMC Envoy SUV. 4x4, 157,000 kms. Silver, very good condition, 4 winter tires used 1 season included. $7000 OBO. 250-305-3209

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town Wanted: Clean duck wing and tail feathers. Keep in freezer.

Call Katt 250-982-0022 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

$100 & Under

New Listing $22,500.

Clean & ready to move in Mobile Home. Completely renovated kitchen, bathroom and plumbing. New front & back doors. Includes 10x16 covered deck, storage shed, fridge, stove, dishwasher & all window coverings. With large fenced yard.

Close to schools & store in clean well maintained level mobile park.

Trucks & Vans 1999 Chevy Venture.

120,000 km’s. Good condition. Clean interior, no rust.

Asking $4500. Call 250-3986910

Please contact Nancy @ (250)398-6733

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

1999 Ford Taurus SE 102,000 km 4 winter and 4 summer tires all on rims power everything, A/C all service records $3,700 OR $3,200 w/o winter tires call (250) 303 - 2371

Hard to ďŹ nd 1/2 ton turbocharged diesel truck. 1995 Chev, leather interior, extended cab. Well looked after, mechanical records.

Fifth wheel hookup. Call Ken at 250-398-6385

$100 & Under

Dollar Deals

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Call Caitlin 250-982-2696 or Julie 1-250-398-5516 or email classiÀeds@caribooadvisor.com

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

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LAKE CITY FORD 1 IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION! #

$16,999

$30,599

NEW

HATCHBACK, SPORT PACKAGE, AUTO, HEATED SEATS.

124

$

INCLUDES FREE WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE

STK3T093

2012 C-MAX HYBRID SE

FWD, POWER LIFE GATE, HEATED SEATS, REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM.

BI-WEEKLY• NO MONEY DOWN • TAXES INCLUDED

$34,723

NEW MI/GAL HWY.

2012 FORD SUPER CREW XLT 4X4, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, POWER CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, FOG LAMPS, KEYLESS ENTRY, SATELITE RADIO.

GETTING YOU APPROVED IS OUR BUSINESS!

MI/GAL HWY.

215

$

STK3T103

2013 Ford Escape 4WD 1.6L, Ltd, Eco-Boost, Auto.

LOYALTY & CONQUEST CUSTOMER CASH

241

BI-WEEKLY••TAXES NO MONEY DOWN • TAXES INCLUDED BI-WEEKLY• NO MONEY DOWN INCLUDED

$60,989

1,000

$

210

$

Includes Free Winter Safety Package

BI-WEEKLY• NO MONEY DOWN • TAXES INCLUDED

PLUS

$

27 STK2T254

43

MI/GAL HWY.

MI/GAL HWY.

2012 FORD FIESTA SE

NEW

69

55 STK2C032

$30,049

NEW

NEW

STK2T132

2012 FORD F350 LARIAT

For Qualifying Customers

CREW CAB, DIESEL, FULL LOAD, AUTO., REMOTE STARTER, LEATHER SEATS, REAR VIEW CAMERA, MOONROOF, FX4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE.

BI-WEEKLY• NO MONEY DOWN • TAXES INCLUDED

420

$

BI-WEEKLY• NO MONEY DOWN • TAXES INCLUDED

PRE-APPROVAL GUARANTEED!

SAVE TIME APPLY ONLINE!

No Credit • Bad Credit • Bankruptcy www.lakecityford.ca Divorce and 1st Time Buyers Every Credit Application Accepted. Call Renee or David at 250-392-4455 or 1-800-668-3994

Lake City Ford Used Truck Centre 2P055

STKR020

2P047

2010 Ford F150 Super Cab

31,499

$

Super Cab, FX4, 4X4.

STK217A

2010 Chev Silverado K2500, Crew Cab, 4x4.

30,599

$

4x4, Diesel, Fully Loaded.

49,689

$

2011 Ford Flex SEL FWD, 7 Passenger.

32,899

$

STK3C006A

STK2T176A

2011 Ford F350 King Ranch

STK2T0Y5A

2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab, 4x4.

33,769

$

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Mega Cab, 4X4.

22,699

$

STK2P019A

2009 Kia Sportage 4WD, V6.

14,988

$

2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab, Diesel, 4X4.

19,379

$

*On approved credit. Price does not include doc fees, applicable taxes or insurance.

Dave Polack

General Manager

David Wong

General Sales Manager

Kimberley Hebert Sales Manager

Don Vallerga

Commercial Acct. Mngr

Bevan Koch

Sales Consultant

Joey Lanz

Sales Consultant

Renee Rogers

Financial Serv. Mngr

Colin Smith

Fixed Operations Mngr