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Whale collision injures boater Gazette staff A Campbell River man suffered a broken jaw and lost teeth after his fiberglass boat collided with a whale, believed to be a

humpback, last Wednesday off the east coast of North Vancouver Island.

Ray Boyd underwent reconstructive surgery following the incident, which

occurred on windy, choppy seas near the mouth of Eve River. The Grady White boat was left with a cracked hull from the impact.

Staff from the Marine

Education and Research Society (MERS) went out in an attempt to find the whale but were unsuccessful.

Marine researcher Jackie

Hildering said the incident pointed out the importance of educating the public on

See page 5 ‘Awareness needed’

• IN THE LONG RUN

Tsartlip woman runs Island to educate against suicide.

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• MUD MOTO

Local club brings motocross racing back to N. Island.

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• IN MIDWEEK

Artist and daughter tour to promote new book, music CD. Midweek, inside LETTERS Page 7 NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 15 SPORTS Page 17 CLASSIFIEDS Page 20-22

Marilyn May of Port McNeill, left, laughs and points after Mike Webber left his putt on the lip of the fourth hole during a parent-child golf tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Monday. See story, page 18.

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Quatsino, CHFD unveil new fire truck A O’Toole Gazette staff COAL HARBOUR—Of course, no fire fighter ever want to hear their pager go off.

But with a new, state-of-theart engine in the fire hall, the Coal Harbour Volunteer Fire Department knows it is ready to

answer any call.

The department took delivery of its first new truck last week after a partnership between Coal Harbour and Quatsino First Nations allowed them to purchase a top-of-the-line model.

“It’s amazing,” said Fire Chief Andrew Hory. “It’s got so many

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great options that we couldn’t have got — and we were looking at a great truck to begin with.”

Primary pumpers have a twentyyear life cycle and Coal Harbour began looking at options to upgrade its main engine a number of years ago.

Thanks to the partnership with

the Quatsino and a stroke of good fortune, the local department was able to cross off everything on its wish list, and plenty more it hadn’t even considered.

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Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The staff at Port Hardy’s Scotiabank branch has signed up for B.C.’s Bike to Work Week and is inviting other businesses and groups to take part the week of May 27-June 2.

Bike to Work Week is not a fundraiser. It is designed to encourage and promote the use of bicycles and other alternative modes of

Rod Inglis of the Port Hardy Return-it Centre presents firefighters with a $1,000 cheque at the department’s fundraising barbecue, Sunday at Overwaitea.

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transportation to work, while highlighting the economic, environmental and health benefits.

To join in, visit www.biketowork.ca and have your team leader sign up.

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Fire fund sparks up Gazette staff PORT HARDY—In an effort to both educate and arm local residents against the danger of fire, Port Hardy’s Volunteer Firefighters Association has created the Sparky Fund.

Thanks to an impressive fundraising barbecue last week at Overwaitea Foods and a donation from the Return-it Centre, the fund is off and running, splitting the $2.070 raised with the BC Children’s hospital.

The firefighters’ mission is to play a significant role in everyone’s fire awareness through fire prevention, fire safety and fire education tools.

It began last week with a visit by firefighters to Eagle View Elementary School, where members demonstrated safety practices and educated students.

The next step will be to use the fund to provide smoke alarms for everyone in need, through project S.A.F.E. The association’s next fundraising event will be John Kaplan’s AbracaDAZZLE. The magic and variety show is scheduled for two performances at Port Hardy Civic Centre June 1.

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Darren Daviduck explains the controls for the new Coal Harbour Volunteer Fire Department engine’s deck gun to members of the CHFD and RDMW. At right, Wilma Nelson, Andrew Hory, Chief Tom Nelson and Art Nelson stand beside the new engine.

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Truck a joint effort

from page 1 work together,” said Chief Tom Nelson.

The truck, a Rosenbauer on a Freightliner chassis, was made as a demonstration model for a U.S. fire department.

As a demo truck, the company added all the bells and whistles to showcase the engine.

As a result, Coal Harbour were able to pick up the virtually new truck at a discount and with a slew of optional extras installed.

“It’s a good thing for both communities,” said Wilma Nelson.

Darren Daviduck of Kelowna’s Rocky Mountain Phoenix delivered the engine last week and explained some of the features to members of the fire department.

Featuring a wireless communications system in the Smart Cab, a Smart Start auto primer and generator system and hydraulic

“It’s a good thing for both communities.”

Wilma Nelson

ladder access to name a few, there was plenty for Daviduck to show off.

“What’s this for?” asked Hory of an innocuous box with an antenna mounted in one of the truck’s several storage compartments.

“That’s a remote for the deck gun,” explained Daviduck.

“So if we added a deck gun there’s a remote control wired in?” asked Hory, clearly pleased with the discovery.

“You already have one,” said Daviduck.

“And this is wireless,” he said pulling the box from it’s mount and demonstrating the controls for the highpowered water cannon.

The deck gun, or monitor, pumps 1,500

gallons per minute, allowing firefighters to tackle a blaze at a distance in dangerous situations, and is one of several bonus options that the members will get to grips with in coming weeks.

The Coal Harbour Fire Department and Quatsino First Nations plan to have an open house event, tentatively slated for sometime in June, to celebrate the successful partnership and to allow the public to inspect the new engine.

The fire department is currently seeking more volunteers, with at least four more members wanted. Anyone interested in volunteering or for more information on becoming a member contact Fire Chief Andrew Hory.

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Marathon brings message of hope Gazette staff PORT HARDY—In a nearly torrential rainshower, Kelly Paul set off from Port Hardy last week.

But the Tsartlip woman from Brentwood Bay hopes to spread a little light on her journey.

Paul is part of a team of three runners and support staff who left from the North Island this week to raise awareness of suicide prevention through the Heliset Hale Marathon — a 535 km run across Vancouver Island.

The team met with local students Friday and Paul had a simple message to pass on: “You are not alone.”

She explained that each member of the team had been affected by the suicides of friends or family and they determined to do something positive to make a change and to send a message of support to others facing the same issues.

Above left: Kelly Paul addresses students at Port Hardy Secondary School. The team will be stopping at schools and First Nations communities on their run to spread their message on suicide prevention.

Right: The runners head out through the paddles and cedar boughs on the first steps of their marathon.

A O’Toole A group of supporters section by local runner In Paul’s case, she to talk to adults at their Hale means to ‘awaken the Island in the comtold students how she school. She explained the life in everyone’, ing weeks, the run and well-wishers gath- Steve Holm as a cheerhad been devastated by that, in her experi- and the runners hope scheduled to finish in ered to see the runners ing group saw them off.

After overnightthe loss of her young- ence, she had found that they can spread Victoria on June 21 for off from Carrot Park, where a barbecue was ing in Port McNeill, er brother. “It was the healing through get- this positive message as Aboriginal Day. The group hopes fired up and a jour- the team went on a hardest thing I’ve ever ting involved in youth they visit schools and 18-kilometre had to go through,” she leadership and sport, First Nations commu- to raise funds as well ney song sung for the brisk jaunt down Highway embracing her cul- nities the length of the as awareness on their group. said. journey to go towards Supporters formed 19 before returning She suffered through ture and strengthening Island.

Paul is joined by two building a youth drop- an honour guard with to make a speaking guilt for a long time, bonds with family and other runners from the in centre in their com- cedar branches and appearance Monday in wondering what she her community. paddles through which Alert Bay. They made Peninsula, munity.

“Be positive,” she Saanich could have done to The team began their the runners took the another visit with stuprevent her brother’s told the students, “try to John Sampson and find the good in every- Bernice Smith. The trio run on a wet and windy first of many steps on dents Tuesday morning actions. will bring their mes- Saturday morning in their marathon. The trio in Port McNeill before She urged students to thing.” was joined for the first resuming the trek south.

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Long boarder on long ride for prostate cancer Gazette staff Locals driving the highway last week may well have passed James Osmond on the road.

If you did you would probably remember — the longboarder was hard to miss.

Osmond stopped off on the North Island last week as part of his cross-country tour to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

The Ontario native was in high spirits after the first two weeks of his journey.

“It’s one man, a board and a dream,” he said.

Osmond set off from Vancouver May 1 —

his first trip outside his home province — and made his way up Vancouver Island by board, stopping off along the way to pass on his message.

He explained that his grandfather, Maurice Gordon Rafuse, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999 and fought a prolonged battle against the disease before passing away in late 2005.

Osmond took on the challenge of long boarding his way across the country, stopping in each provincial capital, as a way to commemorate his grandfather

James Osmond holds up his board during his stop in Port Hardy.

The longboarder is attempting to ride his board across Canada raising awareness of prostate cancer. and promote regular “It’s very prevent- should have annual checks to catch the able,” he explained. checkups, while those disease early.

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from page 1 awareness of the unpredictability of whale encounters and the need for awareness.

“Baleen whales surface unpredictably, much different from how boat operators are conditioned to expect as their experience is most often with killer whales,” Hildering said. “Humpbacks are new back to the coast and are in unpredictable locations.”

It appears Boyd had no idea there was a whale in the vicinity until it breached direct-

ly in front of his boat.

The wind and whitecaps may have masked the distinctive mist of its blowing.

“If I’d have even seen a sign a whale was there I would have slowed down and turned offcourse,” Boyd said in an interview last week with CTV News.

The report of the incident was relayed to Paul Spong of the Marine Mammal Response Network, said Hildering, who emphasized boaters should report any whale strike or near-

miss to the MMRN’s incident reporting hotline at 1-800-4654336.

She said all information reported can be used to learn more about behavioural patterns, of both whales and boaters, and assist in prevention of future incidents.

“We’re even more motivated now to create awareness of how baleen whales can unpredictably surface,” said Hildering. “For human safety’s sake as well as the whales’ sake.”

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Be wary of whales Just as we were approaching the time of year for the annual warnings about summer boating safety and whale-wise behaviour on the water, a leviathan stepped up to kick off the campaign.

Or, more accurately, it breached the subject.

A Campbell River boater survived a collision last week with what was most likely a humpback whale in Johnstone Strait south of Port McNeill.

We don’t know how the whale fared — volunteers with the Marine Education and Research Society were unable to locate it in a search of the area’s waters — but it’s hard to imagine the big mammal came away from the encounter unscathed.

What the incident points out is that, as has long been the case on land, humans sharing the ecosystem with the area’s wild animals must be particularly vigilant and learn how to live with the wildlife.

Just as an elk may wander onto the highway in front of a speeding vehicle, feeding baleen whales may break the surface of the water without warning, creating danger for themselves and for humans.

A stigma has been attached to boaters who get too close to whales in the ocean, but not every incident is the fault of an overeager boater trying to get a close-up and personal look at marine wildlife.

Humpback whales were hunted to virtual extinction in our waters decades ago, and only recently have returned in increasing numbers. That, frankly, is a change for the good. But it also boosts the risk of future collisions.

Information on any contact between boats and whales can help researchers determine patterns, causes and possible ways to prevent such contact. Share your encounters by calling the Marine Mammal Response Network’s incident reporting hotline at 1-800-465-4336.

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Polarized politics a costly system VICTORIA – One benefit of the surprising fourth term for the B.C. Liberal Party is that the provincial government won’t be subjected to another big, expensive ideological remake.

Taxpayers are spared a bill of millions in severance pay for deputy ministers and other senior staff who would be purged in large numbers in the left-right lurch that has defined B.C. politics for a generation.

BC Ferries will continue as an arms-length operation, with ferry commissioner Gord Macatee in charge of service levels as well as fare caps. The service rationalization that the government set out in the past year will continue.

The NDP platform vowed to “position BC Ferries as an integral part of B.C.’s transportation infrastructure.” Freely translated, that means “suck BC Ferries back into government,” as one of their strident sup-

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That would conceal the growth of the subsidy and facilitate the kind of political and union interference that resulted in the current structure.

There will be no $10 million rehash of the BC Rail sale and subsequent sevenyear trial, to enrich elite lawyers once again.

The NDP promised an inquiry for strictly political reasons, to drag their opponents through the scandal one more time. It was not

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Port Hardy Fire Department’s Sparky fund gets big boost in its effort to provide smoke alarms and fire safety awareness.

North Island supporters of the NDP will need to regroup after voters swept the B.C. Liberals back into power.

a prelude to “nationalizing” the province’s train service, dream scenarios of the NDP provincial council notwithstanding.

Costly legal confrontations over development projects have been avoided.

The Jumbo Glacier Resort proponents finally won a 20-year fight for permits, and the NDP promised to take them away.

A larger ideological battle over private power contracts has also been avoided. The B.C. Liberals have been caught by a sudden shift in power markets caused by cheap, abundant natural gas, but the billions in commitments to independent power producers isn’t the fiasco that critics have described.

If all those privately developed run-of-river hydro projects were owned and operated by BC Hydro, the Crown corporation would have to staff them and maintain them all for the next 40 years. There A member of

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are differing views about the future demand for electricity in B.C., but it can only rise with industry and population growth.

A decade of federal and provincial work to end duplication of environmental assessment won’t be undone. NDP leader Adrian Dix’s promise for “made in B.C.” reviews was a strategy to choke resource projects to death under endless procedure, which may yet be the fate of the Jumbo resort.

There will be many arguments about the failure of the NDP to win against an unpopular B.C. Liberal government that is still weighed down by the harmonized sales tax and other heavy baggage.

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Ambassadors urge responsible recycling Dear editor, With environmental conversation now at the forefront, the British Columbia Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), in partnership with Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), is proud to announce the launch of the eighth annual Summer Ambassador tour.

Beginning May 13th two ambassador teams set out to canvas the province, traveling through 130 municipalities and visiting 700 respective return collection facili-

ties, promoting the responsible recycling of used oil, used antifreeze and their respective materials. This year, in addition to a second Ambassador team and an expanded route, the teams will be communicating the importance of recycling not only used oil and antifreeze, but also scrap tires.

Our ambassador team is on North Vancouver Island this week, promoting recycling at return collection facilities and tire retailers across Port Hardy, Port

Alice and Port McNeill May 22 and 23.

Our goal is to increase collection rates for used oil, used antifreeze and scrap tires in order to minimize contamination of the environment through education and communication outreach at B.C.’s return collection facilities and tire retailer locations.

BCUOMA is a not-forprofit organization responsible for the implementation of a province-wide recovery and recycling system

for used oil, antifreeze, and their respective filters and containers. BCUOMA is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of recycling these waste materials.

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19 Wing rescues hiker

The crew of an RCAF Cormorant helicopter assisted RCMP and Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) crews from Chilliwack and Harrison-Kent, to evacuate an injured hiker from the banks near Chehalis River, north of Chilliwack, early morning on Monday, May 20.

The hiker had been walking a narrow trail along the Chehalis, just north of Harrison River, when he fell approximately 100 metres to a rocky outcropping below.

Although GSAR and

RCMP were able to locate the man and provide aid, they requested assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces to evacuate the man as the challenging nature of terrain would have made evacuation by ground difficult.

The Cormorant helicopter from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, 19 Wing Comox, arrived overhead just after midnight.

“We had excellent communication with the GSAR personnel and we were able to locate the scene quickly,” said Captain Luc Coates, aircraft command-

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er. “Because of the tall trees and steep terrain, we had to hover quite high and it took a lot of cooperation amongst the crew to ensure we got our Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs) on the ground and the patient hoisted safely.”

After a hoist of 240 feet, the SAR Techs worked with the GSAR team to get the patient into a rescue litter.

Once he was on board the Cormorant, he was flown to Vancouver where he was transferred to BC Ambulance in stable condition.

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incidents under the federal SAR mandate are defined as “all aircraft incidents and all marine incidents in waters under federal jurisdiction.

With the exception of federally owned National Parks, the overall responsibility for land and inland water search and rescue rests with the provinces, territories and municipalities.

The Canadian Armed Forces may, however, provide assistance to land and inland water rescues when possible.

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In reading the latest council meeting reports I was especially happy to see the mayor's statement in the last paragraph regarding our young people, that they wont be able flush the toilet for a year.

Hmm, has she personally gone and viewed the water leaks on Trustee or Elk? Never mind young people; at the rate the water is flowing you won't have to worry about flushing, we’ll be going back to pit toilets and catalogs.

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Things to do on the

NORTH ISLAND

May 23 Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society’s annual general meeting, 5:30 p.m., School District 85 board office, Port Hardy. Info, Kathy Martin, 250-956-3456.

May 23 Ready Set Learn event at Woss Lake Elementary 1-3 p.m. School-readiness event aimed at children and parents of children 0-6 featuring games, snacks and prizes.

May 25 Relay for Life, Port Hardy Secondary School track, 6 p.m. A 24-hour team fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Includes opening ceremonies, traditional survivors lap, concession, fun activities. Lighting of luminaries at dusk. Registration at www.relaybc.ca/ porthardy2013.

May 26 Infinity & Beyond variety show, featuring acrobatics

(parkour, acrobatic stunting and tumbling), band, choir, drama and puppet show, 7 p.m. at PHSS. Hosted by Deer Lake School of Burnaby.

May 27 Seniors/Elders Better Living Advisory Committee’s monthly meeting 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. at the Port McNeill Seniors’ Centre (in the old school).

June 2 Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.

June 3 Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society presents an open house, 1-5 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.

June 4 Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society will host a presentation by RCMP S/Sgt. Gord Brownridge 1-3 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.

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Herb Saunders Contracting would like to let our customers know that we now have

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MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Port Hardy Museum open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to noon, 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

• Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm at A&W. FMI 250-230-1376.

• Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm.

• Wild Heart Music Program for children and youth practices each Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., St. John Gualbert Church in Port McNeill. Free; all kids welcome.

• Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531.

• Third Sunday of every month: Hamburger and hotdog sale from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior's Centre, 9150 Granville St. • The Port Hardy Seniors' Housing Board is looking for volunteers to become a board member. We manage the Rotary Seniors' Centre on Rupert St. Evening mtgs held approx. once a month. FMI Jo-Anne Beek 250-949-6435 or Robert Fyles 250-949-2360.

• Toastmasters Club every Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. at North Island College in Port Hardy: Toastmasters Club, info Sandra Boyd 250-902-0523.

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June 15 & 16 Randy Zonnis, BA. RSW. will be offering a Quantum Touch Level I workshop at St. Columba Church in Port Hardy.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 www.northislandgazette.com 9 Clockwise from left: Defending champions Fort Rupert take back the bones from eventual winners PHSS during last week’s lahal tourney in Port Hardy; Eagle View’s Hailey Ranger guesses correctly during last week’s tournament; Eke Me-Xi’s Roberta Williams shoots against Gwa’sala’ N a k wa x d a ’ x w School.

PHSS tops lahal lineup Gazette staff Home side Port Hardy Secondary School were crowned victors at the annual lahal tourney last week.

Ten teams took part in the First Nations game, which pits teams against each other in a bid to

win the other team’s sticks.

One side takes two pairs of bones, a marked and unmarked bone in each pair, and mixes them out of sight of their opponents. The other side then tries to determine which hand holds

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It has been 25 years since a new antidepressant, Prozac (fluoxetine), came on the market. It heralded a new class of antidepressant drugs, the serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Since this discovery, there have been many other drugs that have been developed to help improve the lives of people living with depression.

When journalists show a picture of a doctor, there is usually a stethoscope hanging around the doctorʼs neck. In the not too distant future, this doctor symbol may be history. General Electric has developed a pocket-sized ultra-sound device doctors can carry with them to be able to do cardiac, abdominal, obstetric, urinary and pediatric exams at the bedside. Itʼs on the market now but is quite expensive.

Blood pressure varies throughout the day. It usually peaks by mid-afternoon then slowly drops to its lowest while we sleep. Coffee, smoking, exercise and stress can increase it while calming activities like medication and yoga can lower it.

Having an overactive bladder and not be near a bathroom can be very disconcerting. About 20% of Canadians have this urgency to urinate. There are oral prescription medications to help this problem but may have some side effects. There is a gel available that comes in pre-measured 1 gram doses to be applied once daily to the abdomen to help control urinary urgency. See your doctor.

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INFINITY & BEYOND

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an evening of inspiration for the entire family

Sunday, May 26 • 7pm Port Hardy Secondary A high energy variety show featuring acrobatics (parkour, acrobatic stunting and tumbline) band, choir, drama and puppet show.

Saturday, August 10th, 2013

Hosted by Deer Lake School (Burnaby, BC) deerlakeschool.ca

Cluxewe Resort, Port Hardy, BC

12pm - 10pm

The Tipsy Gypsies Classics & Currents

Featuring Chilliwack and Valdy

Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1 Tickets: Cluxewe Resort & Café Guido $30 For further info go to www.triportmusicfest.ca

Haida Way Pub

Port McNeill 250-956-3676

Help Keta Cable find the MISSING Salmon 1st Prize: 50” LED Toshiba TV

8 Salmon are missing in Port Hardy & 8 Salmon are missing in Port McNeill Pick a community, search and locate the salmon then write down all 8 salmon locations to enter our

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John’s story “I just want to be good to the people that are good to me, “says John Hoff. “ I was taught that way.”

John recently made a donation to the Campbell River Hospital Foundation in honour of Sheila Mackenzie of the Integrated Health Network (IHN) at the Campbell River Hospital. Retired from BC Hydro and active in Square, Round and Ballroom Dancing, John is the picture of health and a testament to being active at any age.

However, John was living with depression and it was taking a toll on his health. During a visit to his family physician, Dr. Proctor, it was suggested that he explore the benefits of working with a support team like the ladies at IHN. Through the guidance and support from Sheila, John began studying Mindful Meditation as a way to help with his depression.

“Mindfulness is moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness, cultivated by paying attention,” states Sheila MacKenzie, Nurse Leader for Integrated Health Network.

“Many people are first drawn to the practice of Mindfulness because of stress or pain of one kind or another. Mindfulness is a way of BEING and of befriending ourselves and our experience. This is strengthened through the practice of Meditation.” story continued on next page

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The Campbell River Integrated Health Network (IHN) offers programs and services for people with Chronic Conditions. It is an interdisciplinary team consisting of 36 Physicians, 2 Registered Nurses, 1 Registered Dietitian, 1 Registered Social Worker, 1 Medical Office Assistant, and over 2500 clients. It has been operating out of the Sunshine Wellness Centre in the Campbell River Hospital since 2008. The team works collaboratively to support individuals; educate and counsel clients to develop autonomy, achieve personal health goals and work towards healthy life style changes, as well as support their emotional well being and quality of life.

Now, John is living his life free of medication except for the occasional melatonin and “half an aspirin to help keep my heart healthy.” He believes that the support he received and the skills that he has learned through IHN have helped him to enjoy life, his friends and the activities that he loves. In addition to Mindful Meditation, he also actively participates in the weekly walking group at the Campbell River Common and frequents the gym facility at Strathcona Gardens, both programs supported by Campbell River Integrated Health Network.

If you would like to learn more about the Integrated Health Network you can contact them at 250-850-2195.

Businesses can take part by donating their scrap metal proceeds for an allotted amount of time in June. The business who donates the most scrap value will win the Scrap Metal Cup! Campbell River residents can also donate their scrap metal to the community bin at the public drop off at the City of Campbell River Public Works Facility at 385 S. Dogwood Street or at ABC Recycling.

By donating your scrap metal, either from your home or business, you will be helping your community raise money for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and vital medical equipment.

Canada Day Bed Race

The Campbell River Hospital Foundation and the Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club are thrilled to present the 3rd Annual Canada Day Bed Race, July 1, 2013!

Chip in for Charity ~ Fore the health of it “Fore” the love of the Campbell River Hospital Foundation, join us Saturday, September 28th, 2013 at Sequoia Springs for our annual Chip in for Charity Golf Tournament.

Timebenders ~ Saturday, November 16, 2013

Join us for a hilarious musical romp through the ages featuring the best dance music and outrageous impersonations of some of the greatest stars over the last 60 years.

We are also fundraising to purchase an Argon Laser System for Opthamology at a cost of $150,000. This equipment is currently not available in Campbell River and the addition of medical ophthalmology services is good news for Campbell River and North Vancouver Island.

Your donation helps support every area of patient care and every demographic of this community at every age and stage of their lives ~ Thank you.

Monitor for the Intensive Care Unit - $44,431 Electrosurgical Unit for Endoscopy - $52,500 Dental System for Operating Room – $15,600 Microscope with Digital Camera for Pathology $20k +

By having a medical ophthalmology service it improves services to residents who can obtain the necessary care here at home rather than involving travelling, particularly during inclement weather.

You Make the Difference

This equipment will be used for a number of different procedures that include:

When you give, you invest in quality health care for Campbell River and North Vancouver Island; we wish to express our gratitude to each and every donor for showing their support of healthcare excellence in many meaningful ways.

Treatment of Diabetic and Hypertensive Retinopathy (High Blood Pressure) Treatment of tears, holes or impending retinal detachment Prevent or treat an attack of acute Glaucoma, a potential blinding ocular emergency Treatment of Macular Edema Treatment of scar tissue that may occur following Cataract surgery

Here are some samples of how your support makes a difference:

Our Events Scrap Metal Challenge ~ June 2013

How can you Help?

Tickets for this event will be available for purchase in October 2013, stay tuned for more details to follow!

Enchanted Forest

Businesses and their employees take part in sponsoring and decorating a tree; fostering a sense of goodwill and unity. The tree and its gifts and decorations are then auctioned off!

Over the last 5 years, we are very proud to say that because of generosity like yours, the Enchanted Forest has raised $14,000 towards the purchase of vital medical equipment for our hospital.

For more information about all of our events, visit our website www.crhospitalfoundation. com or call 250-850-2418.

Bed for Intensive Care Unit Exam table for Emergency Department Hi-Lo Stretcher for Operating Room Delivery Room Cart and Fetal Monitor for Maternity Stabilette for Maternity Department Event Recorders for Electrodiagnostics Lap Top and Cardiac Software for Pacemaker Clinic

Lois Tirebuck - Director Jens Rolinski - Director Graham Stewart Director Pieter Koeleman Director Brian Cruise - Director Karl Ebdrup - Director

Funding Sources Special Projects 3%

Emergency Room 1%

Our Board of Directors

Kent Moeller - Chair Anne Davey - Vice Chair Colleen Perrault Treasurer Ron Fisher - Secretary Gemma Simonett Director Mary Rolinski - Director

Your gift makes a difference. No matter the type or size, your contributions result in the shared success of making healthcare better, for our region, our community, and you. Your gift helps to make a positive difference in people’s lives by providing exceptional healthcare … now and in the future.

Funding Uses Cancer Care 8%

Our Board of Directors consists of community leaders who have a passion and a commitment to supporting access to quality health care in our community.

Tradition of Community Support

Heart Health 1%

Corporate & Community 26%

Monthly Giving 1%

Intensive Unit 7%

Lab 3%

Other 52%

Residential Services 1%

VIHA Staff Lotto 11%

Maternity Department 13%

Operating Room 14%

Grants 12%

Investment Interest 2%

Individual Donor 16% Other 1%

2011/2012 fiscal period

Planned Giving 3%

Events 25%

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The Campbell River Integrated Health Network (IHN) offers programs and services for people with Chronic Conditions. It is an interdisciplinary team consisting of 36 Physicians, 2 Registered Nurses, 1 Registered Dietitian, 1 Registered Social Worker, 1 Medical Office Assistant, and over 2500 clients. It has been operating out of the Sunshine Wellness Centre in the Campbell River Hospital since 2008. The team works collaboratively to support individuals; educate and counsel clients to develop autonomy, achieve personal health goals and work towards healthy life style changes, as well as support their emotional well being and quality of life.

Now, John is living his life free of medication except for the occasional melatonin and “half an aspirin to help keep my heart healthy.” He believes that the support he received and the skills that he has learned through IHN have helped him to enjoy life, his friends and the activities that he loves. In addition to Mindful Meditation, he also actively participates in the weekly walking group at the Campbell River Common and frequents the gym facility at Strathcona Gardens, both programs supported by Campbell River Integrated Health Network.

If you would like to learn more about the Integrated Health Network you can contact them at 250-850-2195.

Businesses can take part by donating their scrap metal proceeds for an allotted amount of time in June. The business who donates the most scrap value will win the Scrap Metal Cup! Campbell River residents can also donate their scrap metal to the community bin at the public drop off at the City of Campbell River Public Works Facility at 385 S. Dogwood Street or at ABC Recycling.

By donating your scrap metal, either from your home or business, you will be helping your community raise money for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and vital medical equipment.

Canada Day Bed Race

The Campbell River Hospital Foundation and the Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club are thrilled to present the 3rd Annual Canada Day Bed Race, July 1, 2013!

Chip in for Charity ~ Fore the health of it “Fore” the love of the Campbell River Hospital Foundation, join us Saturday, September 28th, 2013 at Sequoia Springs for our annual Chip in for Charity Golf Tournament.

Timebenders ~ Saturday, November 16, 2013

Join us for a hilarious musical romp through the ages featuring the best dance music and outrageous impersonations of some of the greatest stars over the last 60 years.

We are also fundraising to purchase an Argon Laser System for Opthamology at a cost of $150,000. This equipment is currently not available in Campbell River and the addition of medical ophthalmology services is good news for Campbell River and North Vancouver Island.

Your donation helps support every area of patient care and every demographic of this community at every age and stage of their lives ~ Thank you.

Monitor for the Intensive Care Unit - $44,431 Electrosurgical Unit for Endoscopy - $52,500 Dental System for Operating Room – $15,600 Microscope with Digital Camera for Pathology $20k +

By having a medical ophthalmology service it improves services to residents who can obtain the necessary care here at home rather than involving travelling, particularly during inclement weather.

You Make the Difference

This equipment will be used for a number of different procedures that include:

When you give, you invest in quality health care for Campbell River and North Vancouver Island; we wish to express our gratitude to each and every donor for showing their support of healthcare excellence in many meaningful ways.

Treatment of Diabetic and Hypertensive Retinopathy (High Blood Pressure) Treatment of tears, holes or impending retinal detachment Prevent or treat an attack of acute Glaucoma, a potential blinding ocular emergency Treatment of Macular Edema Treatment of scar tissue that may occur following Cataract surgery

Here are some samples of how your support makes a difference:

Our Events Scrap Metal Challenge ~ June 2013

How can you Help?

Tickets for this event will be available for purchase in October 2013, stay tuned for more details to follow!

Enchanted Forest

Businesses and their employees take part in sponsoring and decorating a tree; fostering a sense of goodwill and unity. The tree and its gifts and decorations are then auctioned off!

Over the last 5 years, we are very proud to say that because of generosity like yours, the Enchanted Forest has raised $14,000 towards the purchase of vital medical equipment for our hospital.

For more information about all of our events, visit our website www.crhospitalfoundation. com or call 250-850-2418.

Bed for Intensive Care Unit Exam table for Emergency Department Hi-Lo Stretcher for Operating Room Delivery Room Cart and Fetal Monitor for Maternity Stabilette for Maternity Department Event Recorders for Electrodiagnostics Lap Top and Cardiac Software for Pacemaker Clinic

Lois Tirebuck - Director Jens Rolinski - Director Graham Stewart Director Pieter Koeleman Director Brian Cruise - Director Karl Ebdrup - Director

Funding Sources Special Projects 3%

Emergency Room 1%

Our Board of Directors

Kent Moeller - Chair Anne Davey - Vice Chair Colleen Perrault Treasurer Ron Fisher - Secretary Gemma Simonett Director Mary Rolinski - Director

Your gift makes a difference. No matter the type or size, your contributions result in the shared success of making healthcare better, for our region, our community, and you. Your gift helps to make a positive difference in people’s lives by providing exceptional healthcare … now and in the future.

Funding Uses Cancer Care 8%

Our Board of Directors consists of community leaders who have a passion and a commitment to supporting access to quality health care in our community.

Tradition of Community Support

Heart Health 1%

Corporate & Community 26%

Monthly Giving 1%

Intensive Unit 7%

Lab 3%

Other 52%

Residential Services 1%

VIHA Staff Lotto 11%

Maternity Department 13%

Operating Room 14%

Grants 12%

Investment Interest 2%

Individual Donor 16% Other 1%

2011/2012 fiscal period

Planned Giving 3%

Events 25%

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Donation Amount $ Another Option is a...

q Monthly Donation

q Cash q $10

q I have included a void cheque to register my monthly donation Leave a gift for generations to come Yes, I have included a gift to the Foundation in my Will.

q

Card No. Expiry Name Street Address Postal Code

CSC Signature

Phone

q Cheque q Visa q MasterCard q $25 q $50 q Other $ q Please charge my credit card

q Please send me Legacy Gift information Name on card

Town Email

Prov.

Please make cheques payable to Campbell River Hospital Foundation. Receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. The Hospital Foundation does not share donor information with anyone. Please fill out your form, place it in an envelope and return to Campbell River Hospital Foundation at the address found below. Thank you!

Vision: To provide leadership and support to enhance

You can also donate securely on our website at www.crhospitalfoundation.ca or scan the QR Code with your phone

quality health care now and in the future for our local and surrounding communities.

Thank you for your support!

Mission: To inspire giving in support of the highest quality health care, while respecting the dignity of the people we serve.

Values: Our success will be achieved through our passion and commitment to our shared values.

Telephone: 250-850-2418 Fax: 250-850-2409 Email: info@crhospitalfoundation.ca Website: www.crhospitalfoundation.ca 381 - 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, B.C. Canada V9W 3V1 Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/campbellriverhospitalfoundation

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North Island Life

Firing young imaginations Gazette staff Students at Eagle View Elementary School were visited by members of the fire department last week to promote fire safety.

Breaking into groups, the students learned about equipment like the Halligan

Clockwise from above: Firefighter Ray Jacobs demonstrates breathing apparatus at Eagle View Elementary; Kassandra Griffiths asks firefighter Kurtis Holm about his gloves as he demonstrates protective gear; Nicolette Chesal and classmates practice staying low to avoid the imaginary smoke at Eagle View; Martie Lysne gets a high five from firefighter and teacher Sean Barfoot for successfully staying under the level of the ‘smoke’; Firefighters get a round of applause from Eagle View students after their presentation on fire safety.

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bar and breathing apparatus, the protective clothing used by firefighters, and tips on what to do in the event of a fire.

The firefighters also emphasized the importance of smoke alarms in the home.

In the first months of this year, the volunteers responded to a spate of structure fires in Port Hardy, which caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.

Of eight fires, only one had a working smoke alarm.

The fire fighters also highlighted the upcoming magic show for John Kaplan.

The event will be a fundraiser for the department’s Sparky fund, which will be used to promote fire prevention.

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History built on Haddington Island stone Haddington Island lies just offshore of Port McNeill. If you have ever taken the ferry to Malcolm Island or Cormorant Island you will have travelled past this historic island.

Haddington Island is within the traditional territory of the ‘Namgis First Nation.

It is named after Thomas Hamilton (1780-1858), the ninth Earl of Haddington, who also served as the First Lord of the British Admiralty.

The island is most well known for its quarry of andesite, similar to limestone.

When the B.C. legislature buildings were being designed in the early 1890s, renown architect Francis Rattenbury selected the unique stone for its density and fine grain.

The stone can hold intricate carving and will withstand frost and harsh weather. It is noted to have a unique yellowish-grey appearance.

The initial budget for the legislative buildings was $500,000, although the final costs exceeded $950,000.

Challenges began almost immediately with the supply of the stone. During construction, the contractor responsible for procuring the Haddington Island stone, Fredrick Adams, struggled to keep up. At one point

A Look Back with Brenda McCorquodale he and Rattenbury got into a shoving match, which ended in Adams being charged with assault, and fined $25.

Pushed to meet production deadlines, Adams was drowned when shipwrecked in bad weather while maneuvering the barge used to tow the stone the 250 miles from Haddington Island to Victoria.

The project was completed one year behind schedule, largely due to issues procuring materials.

From 1895 to 1966, Haddington Island stone was a popular building material, and can still be seen in many buildings in downtown Vancouver.

Tonnes of the material were also used in less glamorous projects such as the Ogden Point breakwater in Victoria.

Men working in the Haddington Island quarry during the WWI era would have made between $3.00 and $4.25 for an eighthour shift. Granite was,

and still is, extracted using a drilling and blasting method, which separates the stone in large blocks.

One of the last major construction projects which used the stone in the mid-1900s was Vancouver City Hall.

After that, architects moved to favour steel and glass as building materials. In 1966 the quarry was closed.

In 1967 the brandnew ferry, the Queen of Prince Rupert, ran aground in dense fog on Haddington Reef, while negotiating the Kelsey Bay to Prince Rupert run. The ferry was refit and returned to service.

The Haddington Island stone quarry was reopened in 2004, and is once again producing andesite to be used in buildings and monuments around the Northwest. It has recently been used in the construction of the Air India monument in Stanley Park, in hotels, and in buildings at UBC and SFU. B r e n d a McCorquodale is a Port Hardy resident and North Island history enthusiast. If you have any stories or local lore you’d like to share, email her at storeysbeach@gmail. com. A collection of her past articles is available on her blog at http://undiscoveredcoast.blogspot.ca/.

Haddington Island sits in Johnstone Strait in the triangle formed by the communities of Port McNeill, Sointula and Alert Bay. J.R. Rardon

Thank you to all!

BC Ferries wants to thank its Port McNeill-Alert Bay-Sointula customers for their patience during the Alert Bay terminal closure April 8 to May 3. This closure enabled the completion of upgrades to terminal structures, thus providing a modern, reliable ferry berth for decades into the future.

Residents and visitors to the area adapted very well to the alternate service provided during this closure period; which included tug-and-barge service for commercial customers and water taxi access for other customers travelling between Port McNeill and Cormorant Island.

The Quadra Queen II also operated an adjusted service between Port McNeill and Malcolm Island, and by all accounts, residents and visitors were prepared and accommodating.

BC Ferries also wants to thank the following groups for their assistance and support: The Tri-Island region as a whole The Tri-Islands Ferry Advisory Committee Community and Customer organizations:

In bloom

Louise Dugas (centre), Recreation Activity Worker at Eagle Ridge Manor, receives a $1,000 cheque from Rotarians Rob Gagnon and Sandra Masales for the residents’ garden. Also pictured (l-r) are James Botel, Harry May, Mary Petersen and A O’Toole Nedra Williams.

40-K Taxi and Charters

‘Namgis First Nation

Alert Bay Harbour Authority

‘Namgis Health Centre

Alert Bay Towing

North Island Security

Canada Post

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Discovery Marine Safaris

Port McNeill Harbour Authority

Fox’s Disposal

Shoprite/Rona

Furney Distributing

Silver King Ventures

General Properties

Superior Propane

Harmony Couriers

Town of Port McNeill

Island Foods

Village of Alert Bay

Keta Cable

Western Forest Products

With the future upgrades to the Port McNeill (2014) and Sointula terminals (2015) also requiring temporary closure periods, BC Ferries looks forward to working with all of the communities to determine alternate service plans that make the most sense for our valued customers.

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Submit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at sports@northislandgazette.com • Deadline 10 am Monday

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community.

May 25 Baseball Port McNeill vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

May 25-26 Shooting Broughton Sports Club holds its Range Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. Saturday with free lunch; followed by a practice trap shoot Sunday, beginning at noon. Info, Craig at 250-230-2895.

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

May 26 Auto racing Tri-Port Motor Sports Club hosts a stock car play day, 1 p.m., Tri-Port Speedway.

Public welcome; no admission fee. Check out the cars and meet the drivers.

June 14-16 Soccer Annual June Sports tournament, Alert Bay. Parade and pageant, men’s, women’s and youth tournaments, craft and food booths, more. Tourney finals Sunday afternoon.

June 15-16 Golf Annual Loggers Tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Flights Saturday 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. Dinner to follow each flight, awards following Sunday’s round. $65 per player, four-person scramble teams. Registration deadline June 7; to register call Bill at 250-949-7623 or Lito at 250-956-5234.

June 16 Auto racing Stock car season opens with a 7 p.m.

Father’s Day race at Tri-Port Speedway.

Free admission for all dads; others $5, $3 youth, $2 seniors.

Local rider rules on home track Gazette staff SEVEN MILE— Port McNeill’s Jason Abernethy spent much of last week painstakingly grooming the motocross racing track at Seven Mile Track.

On the weekend, he tore it up.

Abernethy missed a clean sweep by one race, winning seven of eight moto heats and winning first-place trophies in all four divisions in which he competed as dirt-bike racing returned to the North Island following a one-year hiatus.

Abernethy swept both motos, or heat races, and claimed titles in the Intermediate MX-2 and Youth classes Saturday in Round 5 of the Vancouver Island Motocross Association’s 2013 season series at the local track. Despite a lone second-place finish in a moto Sunday, he was able to duplicate the wins Sunday in Round 6.

To be fair, perhaps nobody had better knowledge of the 1.6-kilometre track than Abernethy, who literally built a section of the course unveiled for the first time last weekend. The son of Port McNeill contractor Stuart Abernethy, Jason sat the seat of a backhoe/bulldozer for final grooming and adjustments to the course before switching to a racing bike for the weekend.

“The track was in great shape,” said Mark Ellis, president of Tri-Port Motorcycle and ATV Club and referee for last weekend’s races. “Stu and Jason did a great job; we’ve heard nothing but positives from all the riders who came up.”

Dozens of riders from across Vancouver Island descended on Seven Mile Motocross Track beginning Thursday evening for what became part long-

Jason Abernethy of Port McNeill soars over a tabletop jump in front of the main grandstand at Seven Mile Track during Saturday's VIMX races. Below, Dan Nikirk, left, serves up a facefull of sand to Joel Bradbrooke as Bradbrooke tries to right his cycle. Bottom, Adam Polichek blasts through a mud puddle during a 65cc race.

J.R. Rardon weekend campout, part competition and part reunion.

The track, resurrected by Ellis, Stu Abernethy, Howard Saunders and other volunteers in 2009 after lying dormant for seven years, offers variety for riders typically limited to tracks in Campbell River, Port Alberni and Nanaimo.

When Seven Mile Track resumed racing from 2009-11, most of the local riders were teens and sons of the directors, like Jason Abernethy, Brandon Saunders and Ellis’s weekend, and Mason son, Brody Low. But a new, younger Northey (7-8) and generation of local rac- Krawietz (4-6) earned ers took a turn to shine podium finishes with last weekend on small- third-place showings.

Michael MacDonald er, 50- to 85-cc bikes.

Kale Hunt of Port of Port Hardy also Hardy raced to second raced for the first time place both days in the in local VIMX action 50cc class for 7-8-year- and placed fourth in olds, and Port Hardy the 85cc 7-11 division rider Maxtin Northey Saturday.

The race weekend also was runner-up both days in the 50cc was the first of three 4-6-year-old class. major race events Mason Northey and scheduled for the track Rylan Krawietz of Port this season. Results Hardy and Josh Crouse appear in Scoreboard, also debuted last page 18.

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Newcomers get into the swing of golf J.R. Rardon Gazette editor SEVEN HILLS— Perched in the driver’s seat of a golf cart while his dad filled in a scorecard next to the fourth green at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, six-yearold Jeremy Webber stated matter-of-factly that he’d golfed “about 50-something times.”

As young Jeremy grabbed the steering wheel and contemplated the vast canyon between his shoe and the cart’s gas pedal, his father, Mike Webber, clarified the claim.

“This is actually his first full round,” Mike said.

“We’ve had him out to hit on the range and putt a couple of times.”

Monday’s golf tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club may not have boasted the most high-

calibre competition, but it would be hard to find more diversity — and fun — on the fairways.

To help spark interest in a junior golf program, Seven Hills manager Kevin Black invited parents or grandparents to bring their kids to the course for an afternoon of fun, prizes and pizza in a low-key, best-ball scramble featuring parents and kids together in groups.

“I’m really excited about the turnout,” said Black.

“We had no idea what to expect. We had 30 sign up, and 30 showed up. I was thinking we’d be doing it with 12 or 15 people.”

It was a unique day on the course, with tourney participants learning the basic rules and etiquette of the game as they went. Rules, that is, like don’t touch another player’s ball, use only one club at a time

Doug McCorquodale, left, Brenda McCorquodale and Carly Waring look on as Abigail McCorquodale, 8, follows through on a shot Monday at Seven J.R. Rardon Hills Golf and Country Club.

while addressing a shot, and no running on the greens.

The parent-child format allowed the club to encourage the newcomers — both pre-teens and older kids who were swinging clubs for the first time — to try

the game while at the same time being supervised on their rounds.

Doug and Cyndy Grant of Port McNeill brought sons Cameron, celebrating his 14th birthday on Monday; Joey, 9, and William, 7. It

was the first round for the two younger boys, though Cameron debuted a year earlier.

“It’s the first group of partners I’ve had that make me look good out here,” Doug cracked, admitting he makes it out “every couple of years for a day.”

Doug and Brenda McCorquodale of Port Hardy played with daughters Abigail McCorquodale and Carly Waring. Young Abigail, 8, showed off her best hockey slap-shot grip and punctuated most of her shots with the comment, “Are you serious?”

Waring said she has swung a club before, though she had never played a full round.

“More like one hole,” she said. “But now I’ve got a glove.”

The ultimate goal of the day for Seven Hills was to

introduce the game to the players who will be the key to the club’s success.

“This is the very beginning of a concept of trying to resurrect a junior program at the course,” said Black. “I know our equipment suppliers and businesses in the area will be willing to help out as sponsors. I can give lessons; I’ve got Clay (Jones) here to help.

“Everyone here is willing to put in a lot of effort. But if there are no kids, they’re not going to do it again. It’s one of those chicken and egg things.”

Black has no firm schedule or even a specific format for a junior program, but invites any interested families to contact Seven Hills about the opportunity for kids.

For more info, call Seven Hills Club at 250-949-9818.

Sports Scoreboard BASEBALL Sointula May Long Weekend Tournament Friday Kids result Demented Angels 8, Almost Humans 3 Saturday Port McNeill Rangers 2, Sointula Old Boys 1 Hyde Creek Hillbillys 9, Sointula Young Guns 2 Comox 4, Mick’s Picks 0 Hillbillys 5, Old Boys 1 Comox 6, Rangers 2 Young Guns 4, Mick’s Picks 3 Sunday Hillbillys 8, Comox 5 Rangers 9, Mick’s Picks 9 Young Guns 12, Old Boys 2 Hillbillys 11, Rangers 0 Comox vs. Young Guns Mick’s Picks vs. Old Boys Monday Championship Hillbillys def. Comox, score unavailable MOTOCROSS Vancouver Island Motocross Association 2013 Series Rounds 4-5 At Seven Mile Track (Top 3 and local results) Saturday’s Results (First moto, second moto, points) Beginner MX-1: 1. Steven Zapp (1,1) 50. 85cc 12-16: 1. Wyatt Youland (2,1) 47; 2. Brandon Johnson (1,2) 47; 3. Tanner Meyland (3,3) 40. 85cc 7-11: 1. Colby Egeland (2,1) 47; 2. David Bradley (1,2) 47; 3. Justin Daniels (3,3) 40; 4. Michael MacDonald (4,4) 36. Super Mini: 1. Harrison Bradley (1,1) 50; 2. Wyatt Scheres (2,3) 42; 3. Tanner Meyland (3,5) 36. 65cc PeeWee: 1.

Cameron Bradley (1,1) 50; 2. Ryder Roth (2,3) 42; 3.

Damien McLaughlin (3,5) 36. 50cc 7-8: 1. Ryder Roth (1,1) 50; 2. Kale Hunt (2,2) 44; 3. Mason Northey (3,4) 38; 6. Josh Crouse (6,6) 30. 50cc 4-6: 1. Ty Cyr (1,1) 50; 2. Maxtin Northey (2,2) 44; 3. Owen Hopewell (4,3) 38; 4. Rylan Krawietz (4,3) 38. Plus 40: 1. Kevin Armitage (1,1) 50; 2. David Maloney (3,2) 42; 3. Bryan Whitcomb (2,3) 42. Plus 50: 1. Dan Nikirk (1,2) 47; 2. Stuart Abernethy (3,1) 45; 3. Terry Anderson (2,3) 42. Pro MX-1: 1. Dwayne Richmond (1,0) 25. Plus 25: 1. Mike Whyte (1,0) 25. Vet Master: 1. Dwayne Richmond (1,1) 50; 2. Kevin Armitage (2,2) 44; 3. Bryan Whitcomb (3,3) 40. Vet Junior: 1. Shawn Aigner (1,1) 50; 2. David Maloney

(2,2) 44; 3. Dan Nikirk (3,3) 40. Intermediate MX-2: 1.

Jason Abernethy (1,1) 50; 2. Connor Barnes (2,2) 44; 3. Blaine Morrow (3,3) 40.

Youth: 1. Jason Abernethy (1,1) 50; 2. Connor Barnes (2,2) 44; 3. Joe Nikirk (3,3) 40. Junior MX-2: 1. Joe Nikirk (2,1) 47; 2.

Alexander Haley (1,2) 47; 3. Nolan Egeland (3,4) 38.

Sunday’s Results 50cc 4-6: 1. 50cc 4-6: 1.

Ty Cyr (1,1) 50; 2. Maxtin Northey (2,2) 44; 3. Rylan Krawietz (4,3) 38; 6. Ryler Smith (6,6) 30. Beginner MX-1: Steven Zapp (1,1) 50; 2. Blake McCay (2,2) 44. Beginner MX-2: 1.

Walker Gisbourne (2,1) 47; 2. Matthew Kitzul (1,0) 25.

65cc PeeWee: 1. Cameron Bradley (1,1) 50; 2. Ryder

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Dan Nikirk (3,1) 45; 2. Terry Anderson (1,3) 45; 3. Stuart Abernethy (2,2) 44. Plus 40: 1. Kevin Armitage (1,1) 50; 2. Bryan Whitcomb (2,2) 44; 3. David Maloney (3,3) 40.

Roth (2,2) 44; 3. Damien McLaughlin (4,3) 38. 50cc 7-8: 1. Ryder Roth (1,1) 50; 2. Kale Hunt (2,2) 44; 4. Josh Crouse (5,4) 30; 5. Mason Northey (3,0) 20. 85cc 7-11: 1. Colby Egeland (1,1) 50; 2. Justin Daniels (3,3) 42; 3. David Bradley (2.3) 42; 4. Michael MacDonald (4,4) 36. 85cc 12-16: 1. Tanner Meyland (1,2) 47; 2. Wyatt Youland (4,1) 43; 3. Brandon Johnson (2,3) 42. Junior GP: 1. Adam Smith (2,1) 47; 2. Stephen Weme (1,3), 45; Nolan Egeland (3,2) 42.

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Sointula offers baseball banquet J.R. Rardon Gazette editor SOINTULA—Never let it be said that players on Sointula’s baseball teams lack for positional flexibility.

Donald “Duck” Williams started at catcher for the Sointula Old Boys Sunday against the Sointula Young Guns in the annual showcase rivalry game of the annual Sointula Baseball Tournament, then switched to head oyster griller in the nearby beer garden.

Brendan Allen, an infielder for the Young Guns, shifted to clam fritter fryer. Teammate Kelsey Aikin moved from second base to shrimp kabobs and outfielder Anton Williams grabbed a bottle of hot sauce to spice up the shrimp.

In a tournament devoted as much to the food and partying as to baseball, they may have drawn more cheers behind the grills.

“We went through 130 dozen oysters and 1,000 shrimp kabobs,” said Ross Michelson, a longtime veteran of the Old Boys squad and one of many local

organizers of the annual tourney. “The clam fritters are new this year, and they’re pretty popular.”

The Hyde Creek Hillbillys successfully defended their 2012 title by defeating Comox in Monday's

championship game.

Fans who sat through gray skies and occasional rain showers Saturday were rewarded Sunday with bright, sunny skies for the anticipated showdown between the Old Boys and the Young Guns,

en record in roundrobin play. Following Sunday’s intramural tussle between the two Sointula squads, Hyde Creek cruised to an 11-0 win over Port McNeill behind twoRBI hits from Ivan Hall, Jason West and Adam Dmetrichuk.

It was the first meeting of the year for the teams, which were rained out in a scheduled NVIBL game a week earlier in Hyde Creek.

The tournament, as always, kicked off Friday night with a Sointula Old Boys batter Bill Cowan takes a pitch on the hip during game between squads Sunday's game against the rival Sointula Young Guns at Sointula of players in the Ballfield. Above: Kelsey Aikin, Anton Williams and Brendan Allen Sointula Minor Ball program, ranging from are ready for the between-game rush at the seafood grill.

J.R. Rardon 8 to 13 years in age. one of six games on a 12-2 victory. Aikin’s ers as he motored into The Demented Angels bases-clearing double second base on the hit. broke open a close the day.

Per usual, the tour- game and went on to A homecoming event to deep left field in of sorts, which serves the fourth inning pro- ney also drew a pair of an 8-3 win over the as Sointula’s unofficial vided the exclama- teams from the Comox Almost Humans before kickoff to summer, the tion point, though the Valley, along with the an appreciative crowd game features numer- Old Boys managed to Port McNeill Rangers of mostly local fans.

Many visiting playHyde Creek ous father-son com- avert a shutout when and binations facing each Michelson laced an Hillbillys of the North ers camped out on Island Malcolm Island for the other across the dia- RBI double the next Vancouver weekend, and were able inning to hearty cheers Baseball League. mond.

The three-time to take in the traditional Last year’s contest from the big crowd champi- Saturday night dance. was a nip-and-tuck massed along the defending Funds raised in affair that went down grassy slope behind the on Hillbillys were in annual tourtop form, rolling into the to the wire, but this third-base line.

“Here we come,” Monday’s champion- ney go to assist the time the youngsters rolled to a big early Michelson cracked to ship final as the top Sointula Recreation lead and went on to the Young Guns field- seed with an unbeat- Association.

Wild week ends with silver

Gazette staff Port McNeill girls hockey coach didn’t have much time to assemble a team for the annual AAA Challenge Cup hockey tournament in Langley over the Victoria Day Long Weekend.

But it proved to be enough.

“I got a call from a lady in Nanaimo with five days notice, to fill a vacancy for a team that pulled out of the tournament,” Sharpe said.

So it was that the West Coast Wild, a group of bantam-age girls from the length of Vancouver Island who had never played or even practiced together, returned following three days of play with a runner-up trophy and silver medals around

Members of the West Coast Wild bantam girls hockey team, including four North Island skaters, earned second place in the Boni Sharpe AAA Challenge Cup in Langley last weekend.

their necks.

Among them were Port Hardy goalie Sarah Case and Port McNeill skaters Emma Mitchell, Kerrigan and Randi Ward.

The same players were part of a peewee squad that also placed

second in the tournament a year ago, but Boni Sharpe said this year’s bantam competition was a quantum leap.

“It was good hockey, fast hockey,” she said.

“Nothing like we’ve ever played before.

And I didn’t know these girls; it was just a matter of throwing lines together and seeing what clicked.”

The Wild eventually fell 5-0 in the tourney final to the B.C. Selects, a tryout team made up, as its name

suggests, of the top age-group players in the province.

But first the club posted multiple wins over the Alberta Thunder, including a shootout victory in the semifinals that lifted the Wild into the title game.

The team wore the “Wild Onez” uniforms provided to the TriPort Minor Hockey program by NHL skater Willie Mitchell last year. The trophy will be placed on display in the case at Port McNeill’s Chilton Regional Arena.

“I had never coached at that calibre, and never been affiliated with a team that could be thrown together in five days and play so well,” Boni Sharpe said.

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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.

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/13

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 11/13

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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 11/13

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SOFTWARE Developer for Engineering Applications Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team. We offer rewarding challenges, a stimulating work environment, 401K with employer contributions and the college town amenities of Corvallis, Oregon. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop efficient applications. We’re looking for a person that will take pride in their work and will help us make our product the best it can be. Job Description Implement and test machine vision algorithms to classify defects in lumber with our senior image processing staff. Validate code changes using regression testing against an archive of customer data Verify sensor performance using custom calibration software and analysis tools Interact with customers to capture requirements for software upgrades Maintain and update C++ code for image processing improvements and computational geometry extensions Experience Must have 3-5 years experience with C++ and a degree in either engineering or computer science. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills are required. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability are also a must. Additional desired experience in: Real time systems, Subversion, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, and basic electronics skills. This is a real-time software coding position. Your code will control our customer’s production lines so errors are expensive. Please use your cover letter to describe what modern software engineering principles you have used to help you write bug-free code while holding to ontime delivery schedules. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education.

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Deadline for applications is May 24, 2013 Resumes may be sent to: Executive Director North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society Box 2446, Port Hardy, BC V0n 2P0 Fax: 250-949-8344 Email: reception@nicccs.org

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Manager of Economic Development The Regional District of Mount Waddington is seeking an experienced, innovative individual to manage its regional economic development service.

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Reporting to the Administrator, the Manager of Economic Development is responsible for operation of the Regional District’s economic development service, including providing First Nations liaison.

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This is an exempt position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please forward your resume to: Greg Fletcher, Administrator Regional District of Mount Waddington by e-mail: gfletcher@rdmw.bc.ca by June 7, 2013.

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There is a full-time Kindergarten position and a full-time Grade 4/5 position being offered at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School available for the 2013-2014 school year, starting on August 26, 2013. These are both one year positions with the possibility of continuation.

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School is a band operated Independent (Group 2) School. It is located in Port Hardy, on Northern Vancouver Island. The school enrolls 120 students from Nursery to Grade 7. It employs 30 staff members (12 teachers). The average class size is 15. The facility is modern and was built in 1997. There is excellent continuity in the staff and the school enjoys a great reputation. Community involvement is very important and there is good support from parents and Band Council.

Job Requirements: • A genuine love and natural rapport with young children • Knowledge of BC Ministry prescribed learning outcomes • Previous experience in Kindergarten or Grade 4/5 is an asset • Knowledge and appreciation of BC First Nations people • Willing to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff including a school based team • A willingness to learn and grow professionally • Capacity to interact positively with students, parents, staff, and community • Knowledge and experience using technology including iPads is an asset • Committed to engaging children in extra-curricular activities ª A willingness to participate in cultural, school, and community events Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applications must include a cover letter, a complete resume including references, a copy of BC College of Teachers’ certificate and a copy of official transcripts indicating degree(s) earned. Successful completion of Criminal Record Check will be required. Closing date for the positions is June 7, 2013 at 3:00 pm.

Please fax, mail, or e-mail applications to: Reed Allen, Principal Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School Box 1799 Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 Tel: (250) 949-7743 Fax: (250) 949-7422 Email: rallen@gwanak.bc.ca

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Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Village of Alert Bay

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer as a key member of the senior management team, the Deputy CAO responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing the statutory role of corporate officer as set out in the Community Charter including: the preparation of agendas, minutes, correspondence and research for all meetings of Council; archiving minutes of other meetings, bylaws and other records of the business of the local government; providing access to records, certifying bylaws and other documents; administering oaths and affirmations, declarations and affidavits. You will have a good understanding of parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including, but not limited to: the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order. This position requires knowledge in municipal accounting including, but not limited to: preparing budgets, processing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, audit preparation, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts. In addition this position will involve ICBC Car insurance and Driver Licensing. It is expected that in coming years this position will include a more extensive involvement in the financial management of the Village including the preparation of financial statements.

Desired qualifications include: · Excellent Customer Service Skills · Strong Organizational Skills · Excellent Problem Solving Skills · Ability to work effectively in a team environment · Excellent Interpersonal skills- must tactfully and professionally deal with various levels of government officials, members of the public and fellow employees · Superior oral and written communication skills · Experience consulting the public, working with councils, boards, committees, commissions and the community · Experience working with Budgets, spreadsheets and municipal accounting · Proficient computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office · Ability to multi task · Being able to meet the pressures of deadlines as required · Experience in Municipal Information Systems (Muniware) an asset · Experience in public sector corporate administration, preferably in the Municipal sector, is desirable.

The preferred candidate will possess a relevant University degree and/or certificates or diplomas relating to Local Government Administration together with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a management and supervisory role in a municipal setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding leadership role, forward your resume with a minimum of three (3) related references and a brief cover letter by 4:00pm on Thursday June 13, 2013 to: Heather Nelson-Smith, CAO The Village of Alert Bay Bag Service 2800 Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0 Email: heathern-s@alertbay.ca For more information on our community, please refer to our website at www.alertbay.ca. The Village of Alert Bay thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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lsland readers love their local newspaper David Black believes in the power of hometown connections Teresa Bird Black Press

Are small town newspapers a good business investment? In light of today’s technology many people believe newspapers are dying, but David Black, owner of Black Press and the North Island Gazette doesn’t agree when Black Press Vancouver Island it comes to commuCommunity News Media nity newspapers.

• North Island Midweek “I think that week• North Island Gazette ly newspapers are • Campbell River Mirror good business,” says • Comox Valley Record Black. “I don’t see • Parksville Qualicum News the internet threat• Alberni Valley News ening that.”

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When his father told him that the Tribune was being sold, Black asked if he could buy it.

“He just laughed and said, ‘Why do you think I told you?’” recalls Black fondly. The young Black family moved to Williams Lake “for a couple of years” but “fell in love with small town living” and stayed for a decade.

While there Black learned the business at the grassroots level.

“I learned a lot about the weekly newspaper business,” says Black. “When somebody left, whether it was an editor or a compositor or a sales rep or a circulation manager or … I ended up doing the job until we found a replacement. I really helped me the rest of my career because I actually know what it take to do the job.”

And from Williams Lake, Black began to expand his career and business. In 1980 he purchased the Ashcroft Journal (now the Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal).

Today David Black lives in Victoria and Black Press includes more than 190 publications, in B.C., the Prairies, Washington State and a daily in both Hawaii and Akron, Ohio.

So why has Black Press been so successful?

“I understand business, I have a head for business. But the trick is people. If you can surround yourself with people who are really good, you will succeed,” explains Black. “We have really good staff.”

And that is part of the reason why community newspapers aren’t as threatened by the internet, say Black.

“We are putting out as good a local paper as we can afford editorially. It shows in the numerous awards we receive every year and our readership.” says Black. “I think weeklies will continue very much the same, I don’t see huge changes in towns the size of Port Hardy

David Black in his Victoria office.

Sharon Tiffin photo

where the local newspaper has the local information people want. We have not seen any fall of readership in our weeklies.”

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Lights, camera, auction

Sherri Foster of Port McNeill, above, appears to contemplate a future in gold prospecting while examining items available at the Port McNeill Lions Club’s annual Action Auction. At left, Brynne Sheppe looks over items with her mom, Autumn.

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Highland dancer golden

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— North Island families are invited to watch and evening of high-energy entertainment Sunday when a 100-member troupe from Deer Lake School presents Infinity & Beyond.

Best of all, the show is free.

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variety show begins at 7 p.m. at Port Hardy Secondary School. It will include acrobatics, choir, drama, puppetry and band performances.

The following day, the students will volunteer time in the community, helping with projects like Harvest Food Bank and trail cleanup.

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Port Hardy Highland dancers Emily Walker, left, and Abigail McCorquodale each picked up plaques for their showing in Photo submitted Provincials.

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Sally Catarata and Courtney Dinsdale staff the barbeque at Rexall Drug in Port Hardy last week to help raise funds for the Relay A O’Toole for Life.

Charlton Highland Dance teammates Emily Walker, Georgia Walkus and Jenna Brown of Port Hardy and Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill.

Walker, also in the 7 & under 10 division, placed fourth in the Half Hullachan and fifth in both the Sword and the Seann Truibhas to claim fourth runner-up.

Frost earned a thirdplace showing in the Highland Fling.

Brown competed in the 10 and under 12 Championship and attained a judges’ placing in the Hullachan.

Walkus competed in the 12 & under 14 Championship.

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Gazette staff Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy claimed a gold medal to lead the five-member North Island contingent at last week’s B.C. Provincial Highland Dancing Championships in Vancouver.

McCorquodale won the under-10 title in the sword dance and added a fourth-place showing in Seann Truibhas to earn third runnerup in the class, narrowly missing a spot on the B.C. team that will travel to the annual Scotdance Canada Championships in Montreal.

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