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• ISLAND AIR

Alert Bay opens its skatepark over a jampacked SeaFest weekend. Pages 12- 13

• SUMMER ON ICE

Annual Clayton Stoner hockey camp returns to Port McNeill. Page 14

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Internet upgrade on the horizon A O’Toole Gazette staff P O RT H A R DY — Representatives from Telus and Network BC appeared before Port Hardy Council last week and assured those present that

the future was friendly for North Island telecommunications. As residents will attest, internet access has left something to be desired of late, with a waiting list for new customers and slow, intermittent service for those with

a connection. The issue lies with the infrastructure on the North Island. “The infrastructure in place is designed for voice,” explained Ray Lawson, Telus’ Vancouver Island General Manager.

While Port Hardy is connected to Port McNeill via fibre optic cable, the connection from Port McNeill to Sayward uses

See page 5 ‘High speed’

Lighting up the stage Lucia Alfred belts out Katy Perry’s Firework during the Kids Got Talent contest at SeaFest in Alert Bay last weekend. The youngster earned a berth as an opening act for MusicFest on Sunday for her performance.

• HOT STUFF

Blair Thorpe ousted as Port Hardy chili champ after Filomi cook-off. Page 18

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U’mista blaze may have been arson A O’Toole Gazette staff ALERT BAY— The community of Alert Bay was given troubling news this week. An investigation into last week’s fire

at the U’mista Cultural Centre has officials now believing that the blaze was malicious in its origin. The fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday,

July 23, and was initially suspected to be the result of an electrical fault in a dehumidifier due to the proximity of the melted device to the apparent origin of the blaze.

the community to help find those responsible. In a statement (printed in full on this week’s Letters,

See page 4 ‘Malicious’

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Students and instructors from the Justice Institute of BC’s Emergency Medical Responder’s class which trained at Port Hardy’s North Island College campus. All eight students successfully completed the course. Pictured are: (front row l-r) students Pam Johnson, Amanda Jorgenson, Rowan Metcalfe, and Jay R. Dohinog. Back row l-r: EMR Instructor Deb Roberts, Paramedic Claudette Wilson, students Natasha Rethmeier, Brandon Bell, Matt Rydalch, Trevor Harder and JIBC EMR Instructor Angie Price.

The report on the North Island Farmer’s Market in last week’s Gazette (Reaping the harvest, pg. 23), gave the incorrect date for the next market. The farmer’s market will next be held at Hyde Creek Petro Canada on Saturday, Aug. 10. The Gazette regrets this error.

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Quick response to Hardy fire saves fish J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— Quick action by a local resident may have saved a smokehouse from burning down after it caught fire Friday on Tsulquate Reserve. It certainly saved a batch of fish. Gordon Walkus had built a fire under a large tank filled with jars of salmon in the smokehouse, a wooden structure approximately 8-by-12 feet in size. He said he was just returning from work Friday when he drove by to see flames coming from the side of the building. At about the same time, his nephew, Ben Brotchie, also spotted the fire from the home of his father, across a grassy triangle in the middle of the neighbourhood. “I looked out the front door and saw his smoke shed on fire,” said Brotchie. “I ran to his house and saw

him trying to get his hose out. So I grabbed his hose and doused the door and some hot spots I could see.” Brotchie said he was about to open the smokehouse door to get at the fire still burning inside, but Walkus warned him off, saying the blaze might flare up with the extra oxygen. Brotchie then spotted a small hole in the wall, close to the ground, and shoved the hose and his hand through to spray the interior. “I wanted to save the fish,” said Brotchie. “He’s my uncle; I’d do anything for him.” He had additional help before Port Hardy volunteer firefighters arrived in response to a call from Walkus’s sister. James Brotchie was working across town on Hardy Bay road when he got a call from his partner alerting him to the fire.

“I heard a guy yelling and looked out the window to see the smoke,” said Yvonne Comis, who lives across the corner from the shed with James Brotchie. “So I called James at work.” James Brotchie grabbed another hose and the two cousins continued to spray the structure until firefighters pulled up with their bigger hoses to mop up. “Ben’s the hero of the day,” James Brotchie said. “He had it well under control when the fire department got here.” The inside of the door and interior posts were charred black and several holes were burned through the plywood sheeting at the back of the smokehouse. Walkus will have to get some building materials, but he won’t have to start from scratch to restore the shed. “It can be fixed,” he

said. Best of all, the canned fish was spared. After the firefighters left, Ben Brotchie entered the shed, gingerly pushed aside the metal lid and a brick in the cook tub, and lifted a jar out to inspect it. “It looks good, uncle,” he called to Walkus before giving a thumbs up. Comis then approached Brotchie and the two continued to inspect the shed. “You’re not burned or anything, are you,” she asked. “No, no,” Brotchie said with a laugh. “Got a little hot, though.”

Left: Ben Brotchie holds a jar of salmon salvaged from the smokehouse of his uncle, Gordon Walkus, after helping put out a fire in the structure Friday on Tsulquate Reserve. Above: Por t Hardy Fire Rescue members douse the smokehouse after it caught fire.

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The front wall of the U’mista Cultural Centre shows the damage from the fire that broke Steve Bruce, Jr. out Tues., July 23. The fire is now believed to have been malicious.

Malicious origins

from Page 1 page 7,) Cranmer said he was saddened by damage done when he thought it was an electrical fault but even more saddened by the idea that the fire could have been deliberate. He also underlined the value of the collection, made up of pieces that were confiscated by the government during the 65-year ban on the potlatch ceremony. Kwakwaka’wakw peoples began a decades-long fight after the ban was lifted in 1951 to have the irreplaceable masks and regalia returned from museums across the world. The centre itself was constructed by the U’mista Cultural Society to house the returned items. Thanks to the building’s sprinkler system and a quick response from local firefighters, the world-renowned collection escaped the flames, but suffered water and soot damage. “The firefighters were on the scene very quickly,” said Cranmer. “If it wasn’t for them it would have been a lot worse.” Cranmer explained that conservators had come up from Victoria to help restore the pieces impacted by the fire but that the damage done was extensive. The whole collection needs to

be removed from the gallery and the gallery itself gutted to deal with the smoke damage caused by the blaze.

“We’d sure appreciate any help (identifying the culprits),” said Cranmer. “It’s troubling to think that this could hap-

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High speed can’t come quick enough

from Page 1 microwave transmission. It is this section of the connection that is operating at full capacity. After years of lobbying from local government, a project is now underway to run fibre to bridge the gap and eliminate the need for Port Hardy and Port McNeill residents to rely on the outdated technology. The good news is that the work is slated to be completed sooner than many expected. After bringing in a piece of specialized digging machinery — only the second such machine in North America —to aid the project, Telus expects end-to-end activation in May 2014.

Once the upgrade is complete, those who can take advantage of the new technology will see a night-andday difference in the level of service. Lawson put it in perspective when he was asked whether the system would be futureproofed or if the North Island would be in the same position as it is now ten years down the line. He explained that the company was running 144 cables in the pipe, each capable of 1 terabyte per second transmission. In simpler terms, if peak usage was four users per household, each streaming a high definition movie, the new system could cater for around 5 million cus-

tomers. Initially, however, the project will only bring the fibre connection to the existing portion of the backhaul. In other words, once the fibre is connected to the main switches, it will be distributed via the existing copper wires. This system has a radius of around 1.5 km from the switch, so only those who can currently receive service will be able to take advantage of the upgrade. Potential customers in Coal Harbour and Storey’s Beach will still have a wait for service from Telus. Once the fibre service is connected to the North Island however, those remaining

on the current system should, in theory at least, also see improved service due to the reduced load on the system while distribution options are investigated. Telus will work with council staff to map the town and look into the expense and practicality of installing a local fibre-to-home

upgrade. A second distribution option is also being investigated which, in theory, would expand the radius of service to 28 km. Lawson stressed that this option was untested, but if viable would dramatically expand the availability of internet access. Due to logistic fac-

with Alert Bay and Port Alice matching Port McNeill’s pledge of a dollar per citizen in each town. Port Hardy Council, currently on a reduced summer schedule, is expected to do the same once the mayor and councillors reconvene. Furney’s action drew widespread attention,

including garnering praise in last week’s Vancouver Sun. Perhaps more importantly for the cause, the article helped spread word of the gesture and, proponents would hope, will encourage other municipalities to follow the North Island’s lead in supporting those affected by the disaster.

sive. Besides the cost of the towers themselves — estimated at around one million dollars apiece for each of the 13 towers needed to provide complete coverage — the cost of running power cables from the main transmission lines to the sites was estimated at $26m.

Jay had been working in the Hotel industry for 25 years and was looking for a change when she first came to Hardy Buoys in February 2004. Jay’s excellent customer service skills have made her an asset to the company’s direct retail sales store front. As Retail Sales Supervisor she has helped to build what was just a small venue to purchase smoked salmon into a successful seafood one stop shop. Jay stocks many unique souvenirs and gift items. She also oversees all of the sportscaught shipping during the busy summer months, and coordinates all home deliveries year round. Jay and her husband Tom live in Port McNeill, enjoy camping on weekends, have 4 grown children between them and a beautiful granddaughter. She spends her spare time walking and training their one year old, 197 lb St. Bernard puppy, Murphy. Fondly known as “Princess” by her fellow employees, every company should have royalty, and Jay is ours! Jay says what she likes best about working at Hardy Buoys is the team work and when asked about her future goal, she simply said “retire!” Truly adored by her co-workers, she always knows how to brighten their day, making Jay an amazing member of the Hardy Buoys family.

Furney offers help

Gazette staff Port McNeill’s Mayor Gerry Furney drew praise this week after extending the hand of friendship to those affected by the LacMégantic rail disaster. “The Lac-Mégantic disaster hit me very hard when I read all the news stories,” said Furney in a statement. “I felt it needed more than a letter of condolences. Our council was unanimous in its support.” The council agreed to send a dollar for each citizen “to help... in meeting the many challenges that lie ahead,” as explained in a letter to Mayor Colette Roy-Laroche of LacMégantic. While the amount itself is modest in the grand scheme, the mayor has sent a copy of the letter to all municipal leaders across Canada with the hope that Canadians can unite to echo the town’s gesture. “(The letter) has been sent to all Canadian local and regional governments in the Confederation we call Canada,” he explained. Other North Island communities have already joined Furney,

tors and expense, the line upgrade will not lead to expanded cellular service on the highway, another boon many hoped the project would bring. Lawson explained that, while it would indeed be possible to erect cell towers along the route, powering the towers would be prohibitively expen-

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COMMENTARY

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Leading by example

Port McNeill’s Mayor Gerry Furney made headlines this week by pushing for a dollar-percitizen donation to help those affected by the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster. Sure, in the grand scheme of things Port McNeill’s donation is a drop in the ocean. But that drop has rippled and that ripple, it is hoped, will form a wave. Already other North Island communities are on board with similar contributions. Of course, the money will be welcomed but perhaps just as important is the gesture of solidarity to our fellow Canadians. The spirit behind the move is part of Canadian identity and fundamental to the sense of community that defines the North Island. That exact notion of looking out for our neighbours is a big reason why many of us decided to call this part of the world home in the first place. While the North Island may not have the financial resources of other parts of Canada, when it comes to community spirit we are rich beyond compare. It is fantastic to see the North Island exporting that goodwill on a national level and leading by example. Now, we hope, other areas can take the torch and run with it. Though it may seem far-fetched to believe that this small corner of Canada can act as a guiding light for the counrty’s bigger centres, remember the words of Margret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

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NDP soul search going nowhere VICTORIA – B.C. NDP president Moe Sihota says an external review of the party’s performance in the May election will “look very much at the DNA of the NDP.” Early signs are not encouraging. Start with the fivemember panel announced to conduct the review. The required “labour” representation is in the person of Cindy Oliver, president of the union representing college and university instructors, and Andy Ross, expresident of COPE 378, which represents BC Hydro employees among others. Another appointee is NDP MP Jinny Sims, a former president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. If the party wants to further solidify its image as a lobby group for pension-subsidized government unions, it’s off to a great start. Once they finally get down to business, the list of election campaign details they must examine is long.

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One of the excuses offered by leader Adrian Dix for the party’s defeat was the loss of 40,000 jobs in the B.C. forest industry. The suggestion is that those people left for Alberta, and if they were still here, they would have voted NDP. That presumed solidarity has never existed in the private sector, and in fact the highest-paid union workers have good reason to vote for lower taxes. To confirm B.C. and Canada’s “progressive” tax system, all they have to

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...but some will still have to wait for an upgrade to the local distribution infrastructure to reap the benefits of a fibre connection.

do is look at their pay stubs. The mandate for this review mentions not one actual public policy issue. Here’s one the committee might kick around. Having lost the 2009 election campaigning against the carbon tax, the NDP is now calling for it to be increased and extended to greenhouse gases from industrial process emissions. A simple example is a cement kiln, which burns fuel to reach the temperature at which the components are partially burned and cement is produced. Cement manufacturers pay carbon tax on the fuel. B.C. cement makers are already pleading for relief, because the fuel-intensive process puts them at a price disadvantage with U.S. and Chinese producers. Further unilateral tax action by B.C. would only further increase imports, and potentially push B.C. firms out of business. Goodbye unionized private A member of

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sector jobs. Dix’s last foray in question period before the summer legislature session adjourned was a demand for the government to order BC Ferries to build its next three ships in B.C. The most likely bidder for this work is Seaspan, with shipyards in Esquimalt and North Vancouver. Seaspan is hiring almost 2,000 people to build ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard. It will be flat out to get that done, and the company president can’t yet say if it has the capacity and skilled labour to bid on BC Ferries ships too. Seaspan has to operate in the real world of limited resources. So does the NDP, but it’s not clear if they can find a way out of their thicket of special interests and stale economic notions. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Chief saddened by arson attempt Dear editor, Since the last edition when you reported on the fire at the U'mista Cultural Centre (Thurs., July 25, Page 1, U'mista fire spares potlatch masks), the report from the fire inspector is that the fire started from the outside of the building and wasn't a result of an electrical fire. We were of course saddened by the damage done by what we thought was a

fire started by an electrical fault. We were even more saddened because someone would intentionally try to destroy the history of the Kwakwaka'wakw housed in the U'mista Cultural Centre. Our parents and grandparents suffered through the Potlatch Prohibition when it was illegal to take part in any of our ceremonies.

"We were ...saddened because someone would intentionally try to destroy the history of the Kwakwaka'wakw"

This collection is a result of the confiscation of the masks and other treasures used in our ceremonies through an illegal agree-

Kudos to local heroes Dear editor, To the People of Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill: On July 12 my husband and I were in a very serious car accident at the junction of Campbell Way and Highway 19. We were travelling to Port McNeill to attend the annual Lions picnic. We were definitely being watched over that day, as right behind us was a firefighter from

the Port McNeill Fire Department who called in the accident and helped us out. There was a woman from Woss who stayed with us for about five hours. The paramedics that helped us were wonderful. And of course our Lions and Lioness ‘family’ that helped us throughout the weekend. Truly, everyone was a hero for us that day. It reinforced to us the

huge hearts that people have in small communities. You helped us, you cared for us and you supported us in our time of need. We are recovering slowly. We want to thank you all who helped us whether you are a Lion, Lioness or just someone special from the community. Thank you from us, Steve and Dori Somerset Salt Spring Island

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ment which our Chiefs were forced to sign saying that they would not Potlatch again until the law was changed.

If they did not sign, more of their people would be sent to jail. As it was, more than 20 of our old people were sent to Okalla Prison Farm in Burnaby, B.C. Some of the charges included dancing, distributing gifts and making speeches. The arrest and trial of our people happened after Chief Dan Cranmer's Potlatch at Village Island in

1921. The trials were held in Alert Bay in 1922 with the Indian Agent sitting as Judge. We would be very grateful for any information leading to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for this senseless act. Thanks, Chief Bill Cranmer Alert Bay

Port Hardy Hospital staff just the tonic Dear editor, For reasons that are not important for the purposes of this letter, I was recently required to spend a week as a patient at Port Hardy Hospital. As a result, I feel it is important to make a few comments on the superb care I received while there. From the doctors, through the nursing staff and the

housekeeping, almost without exception, I received professional and caring support. There are too many to mention them all, but there was Suzanne — mistress of the baths who got me up and walking, Joni-Rae with her warmth and sense of humour, Carly with her youthful enthusiasm for her chosen career, and many others

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equally deserving of recognition and commendation, but they know who they are. Also, while not gourmet level, the food, once I got off Jello, was very good and ample. Many sincere thanks to everybody I met in the hospital. Tom Blair Port Hardy

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August 3 Telegraph Cove hosts its annual Crafts on the Boardwalk showcase, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wide variety of hand-crafted items for sale; salmon barbecue from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info, 250-928-3105. August 4 Alert Bay 360 Eco-paddle challenge, 11 a.m., government dock, Alert Bay. Self-propelled circumnavigation of Cormorant Island. Mandatory registration 8-10:30 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 198; breakfast buffet at same time at Pass’N’Thyme Restaurant. Field limited to 200 entrants; pre-registration and other info at www.alertbay360.com. August 4 Telegraph Cove Fishing Derby, dawn-4 p.m. Weighin at resort office. Salmon potluck and awards follow at 6 p.m. at the adjacent campground. Info, 250-9283131.

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August 6-9 Stepping Stones Centre summer camp: To the Rescue. Preschool (ages 3-5) from 9:30-11:10 a.m.; school age (5-9) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost $40 for the four days; registration forms available at Stepping Stones Centre in Robert Scott School. Space limited; fmi call 250-949-3031. August 7 World-famous RCMP Musical Ride comes to Storey’s Beach. Ride starts at 6:30 p.m., with entertainment and food vendors in the park starting at 4 p.m. August 10 Third annual Tri-Port Music Fest, Cluxewe Resort, North of Port McNeill, noon-9 p.m. Co-headliners Chilliwack and Valdy, also Coco Jafro, Scotty Hills, the Sugar Beetles and The Impalas. Vendors, food, beer garden, playground. Info, 250-949-0378. August 10 Author Don Pepper, who grew up and began his fishing career in Alert Bay, appears at Port Hardy Museum for a reading and presentation of his book, Fishing the Coast; a Life on the Water, 1 p.m. Info, 250-949-8143. August 10-11 Second annual James Denton Memorial Fishing Derby, Quarterdeck Marina, Port Hardy. Final weigh-in Sunday at noon, prizes for largest and runner-up spring, largest halibut, two hidden weights. Awards following weigh-in at Fish and Game Club. Tickets $20, available at Captain Hardy’s Restaurant, The Cove Apparel and Quarterdeck 4th Annual

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August 17 OrcaFest summer festival, Port McNeill. Parade, vendors, food, ball tournament, show-and-shine, library book sale and lots more. Info, Chamber of Commerce, 250-956-3131. August 19-23 Stepping Stones Centre summer camp: Sports Camp. Preschool (ages 3-5) from 9:30-11:10 a.m.; school age (5-9) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost $50 for the week; registration forms available at Stepping Stones Centre in Robert Scott School. Space is limited; for more info call 250-949-3031. August 22 A&W hosts its Cruisin’ for a Cause classic car show to benefit Multiple Sclerosis, 1 p.m. For every Teen Burger sold $1 is donated to the fight against MS; free root beer for entering a car, free balloons for the kids. August 23-25 Sointula Salmon Days. Parade, live music, traditional salmon barbecue, dunk tank and games, vendors, beer garden at the ballpark. Info, www.sointulasalmondays. com.

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Plans to better serve local seniors Gazette staff Pat Horgan appeared as a delegation before council last week to inform councillors on United Way’s Better at Home Project and to ask for council’s input on progressing with the program. “We’re presently trying to put legs on this program,” he explained. “It offers a basket of non-medical services to help seniors remain at home longer. It’s been developed by seniors for seniors.” The project aims to implement services such as shopping and cleaning to make it easier for seniors to retain their independence. Initially the project will roll out in Port Hardy and Port McNeill offering transport services. Horgan explained that the program is very consciously avoiding overlapping existing private companies which offer similar services. Instead, the program would look at working with local businesses to subsidize services for senior citizens.

In order to be selfsustaining the project would require volunteers to assist in offering services, but an interesting dilemma has emerged inasmuch as it is primarily seniors themselves who do much of the volunteering in the community. Horgan plans to appeal to service organizations such as the Lions Club and the Rotary Club once they reconvene after the summer. Mayor Bev Parnham thanked Horgan for his presentation and recommended working closely with local businesses to forward the program. Filomi praise Councillors praised the volunteers who combined to make this year’s Filomi Days celebration in the town such a success. “The community really put its best foot forward,” said Coun. Debbie Huddlestan. “I have to agree,” echoed the mayor. “My sincere thanks, you have the gratitude of

Council Meeting Port Hardy the community.” Variance approved Representatives from the Sporty Bar and Grill in the town appealed for a Development Variance Permit for the premise’s new deck. After receiving letters from residents on noise and parking issues, the mayor made clear to the council that the only issue up for discussion was that of the permit. “We’re here about the variance. The other issues are issues for the Liquor Board and RCMP,” she instructed council. The construction of

the deck had been halted after it was found to be done without the necessary permit. It was then decreed that the project could not be grantted a permit. Dan Nowosad and Cory Klassen explained that the work had begun in good faith, on the footprint of the previously approved structure. “It was an honest mistake,” said Nowosad. Councillors accepted the explanation and granted the request for a Development Variance Permit. The property owners were also urged to work with their neighbours to resolve disputes over issues of noise and parking. Siren system

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Turkey vultures prefer fine cuisine Depending on your mindset, birds can play an important role in locating or avoiding wildlife. Usually when you hear a group of birds squawking at one another during berry season, you’ll usually find those birds fighting over the berry seeds around the paws of a bear. Stellar Jays will always beak off when their personal space is trespassed upon, thus informing you of another human or other species near your vicinity; same with Canadian Geese. It works both ways, especially when you’ve sat in a blind for several hours waiting to capture wildlife on film only to have a Stellar trespass on your personal space, shrieking its annoying alarm. It’s at that moment you wonder what BBQ Stellar tastes like, because your photo shoot has just gone down the drain. And then there’s the terror of the wilderness, the humming bird, that always has the uncanny ability to sneak up on

Our Backyard with Lawrence Woodall you when you attempting to silently find the best natural blind for a photo. In my experience it has usually been a grizzly shoot. With all your senses on edge, the terror buzzes by you sending your heart into cardiac arrest. Then there’s the congregation of carrion eaters; eagles, crows, ravens and turkey vultures. If you see a large group especially in grizzly country it’s a good bet there’s a large carcass with a large predator feeding at the all you can eat buffet. A perfect example of this is the book, The Bears Embrace written by Patricia Van Tighen which illustrates the mauling of Patricia and

her husband in 1983 by a grizzly. They had missed the carrion birds that signified a carcass site which was a grizzly feed site running along the trail they were hiking. It was a hike along the beach front that highlighted the use of birds as indicators. It was a question of travelling north or south, when a venue of turkey vultures approximately one km south that decided my direction. I wasn’t disappointed as it was a feed site offering up an 800lb bull sea lion. Unlike their old world cousins which have no sense of smell, North America’s Turkey vultures have a sharp sense of smell combined with keen eyesight. According to experts, turkey vultures so prefer herbivores over carnivores due to tastier flesh, that they’ll bypass carcasses of cats, dogs and coyotes. It is also said that they will turn their nose up at carcasses in advanced stage of putrefaction, that they

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North Island Life Alert Bay celebrates Gazette staff Alert Bay knows how to throw a party. Last weekend the island community celebrated its annual summer celebrations of SeaFest and MusicFest. And ArtFest. And the grand opening of its new skatepark.

Between clowns, booths, quizzes, competitions, fishing derby, face painting, talent contest, bike run and much more there was a jam-packed weekend of festivities. Here’s a few images from the weekend’s celebrations...

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Clockwise from above: •Giselle Alfred, left, sprays her mother, Michelle, with silly string while Brenda Gordon, in hat, laughs at MusicFest; •Lucia Alfred of Alert Bay, one of two winners in the SeaFest “Kids Got Talent” competition, opens the annual MusicFest; •Carlos the clown entertains passers-by; •Destiny Speck of Alert Bay, winner of the SeaFest “Kids Got Talent” competition, performs during Sunday’s MusicFest in Alert Bay; •Local musicians perform in a tribute to the late Vivian Cook of Alert Bay, a longtime player and supporter of music and performance, during MusicFest in Alert Bay Sunday; •Port McNeill highland dancers Jenna Brown and Emily Walker perform for the crowds at SeaFest; •Stephen Ralph pops a double grab over the hip as Alert Bay opens its new skatepark on SeaFest weekend; •Beverly Robertson takes the mic during the “Kids Got Talent” contest at SeaFest; •Crowds take in the booths along the waterfront during the festivities; •Keagan Sawatzky and Ridell Puglas, winners of the weekend’s fishing derby; •Tundra the Wolf Dog looks back at young children from behind a chain link fence at the Alert Bay Tennis Courts Sunday; •Jordan Cook, top, performs a trick on his BMX bike while Michael Chalmers rolls down a ramp on a skateboard during the City Slickers’ performance at the grand opening of the Alert Bay Skateboard Park Sunday. J.R. Rardon, A O’Toole

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Above left: Benn Olson, left, congratulates Rhys Dutcyvich of Port McNeill following a goal in a game held on the final day of the Clayton Stoner Hockey Camp at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill Friday. Above right: Tanner Roberts of Port Alice, right, fires a shot against the defence of a camp instructor during the closing bantam-midget game.

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J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— The turnout was a bit of a disappointment, but Clayton Stoner said his third trip back home to headline his summer hockey camp was well worth the trip. “For me, at the end of the week and looking back, it’s mainly about watching the kids improving and having fun,” said Stoner, who grew up here before going on to his current job as defenseman for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. “I just feel I need to give back to the local area.” The weeklong camp, run by Victoria-based Progressive Hockey, wrapped up Friday with the traditional games for younger and older groups, as well as an autograph-signing session with a pair of professional players who grew up in Port McNeill. Stoner was joined, as he has been for each of his three camps, by fellow North Island Eagles alumni and current professional skater Benn Olson, whose parents still live in Port McNeill. “It’s nice that Clay and I can spend time together, because

Clayton Stoner signs a pair of hockey sticks as Joe Jewell and Jaiyden Cuyler look on Friday at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon

we’re thousands of miles apart during the season,” said Olson, who plays in England for the Coventry Blaze of the Elite Hockey League in England after spending four seasons with AHL and ECHL teams in the U.S. and Canada. The Clayton Stoner Hockey Camp was born out of a partnership between Stoner

and Andy Seppanen of Victoria’s Progressive Goaltending and Progressive Hockey camps, held in several locations in B.C., in 2011. After drawing almost 50 players in its first year and nearly 70 last summer, participation dropped to just more than 20 players last week. The stark dropoff may have resulted

from the camp’s move from the first week of July to the third week, where it was up against the annual World Cup Soccer Camp in Port McNeill as well as summer vacations. But the camp does give Stoner and Olson a chance to return home to visit family, and this summer definitely gave the eager players plenty of indi-

vidual instruction. “Andy’s got everything organized, and we just need to show up,” said Stoner, who participated in his first NHL playoffs this spring but was injured while delivering an assist in the Wild’s opening firstround game. “We love coming back here. My brother came up at the same time, and

we both brought out wives.” The camp wrapped up the month of summer ice at Chilton Regional Arena, which featured three hockey camps and the Canskate Figure Skating program. Ice will return in September, following the Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair’s appearance here.

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Counterclockwise from above: Aidan Mohan and Hannah Leonard of Port McNeill contest a ball during their teams' game in the World Cup Soccer Camp jamboree in Port McNeill Friday; Camp director Brett Hyslop, centre, oversees a "rock, paper, scissors" tiebreaker in a game; Benton Browne of Port McNeill (18) and teammate Josh Walkus of Port Hardy celebrate their sudden-death win in the final of the World Cup Soccer Camp jamboree Friday Georgia Walkus of Port Hardy, left, and Avarii Lasota and Hannah Leonard of Port McNeill jump to the music while cheering teammates in the annual World Cup Soccer Camp jamboree. J.R. Rardon

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North Island hosts World Cup Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A tiebreaking overtime goal by Josh Walkus of Port Hardy lifted “Team Brazil” to a dramatic victory over “Team Argentina” in the annual World Cup Soccer Camp jamboree Friday at North Island Secondary School. The camp, run by former Canadian National Training Centre coach Brett Hyslop and featuring two-time Canadian National Champion Steph Steiner, ran sessions last week in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Sointula before all participants were brought together for the traditional jamboree of games, dancing and gift-giving at NISS. Players were mixed by age and hometown into teams representing their “countries” in World Cup style, and competed in mini games backed by songs played by D.J. Steiner under a canopy on the sidelines. Teams were awarded bonus points for particularly vigorous dancing during the

round-robin portion of the jamboree, but things turned serious in the playoffs, where ties were broken by spirited rounds of “rock, paper, scissors.” When the field was whittled to the final two teams, the other players lined the field and waved a colourful array of flags, representing Germany, Spain, Japan and others while the championship game took place. Following the game, all players were awarded camp T-shirts and gifts were presented to each community’s local organizer — Sharon Tanner of Sointula, Liz Kufaas and Sandy Grenier of Port Hardy and Sandy McKenzie of Port McNeill, who was presented a bottle of wine by all four camp coaches after hosting them in her home for the week. Zac DesRosiers of Port McNeill and Tony Saavedra and Johnny Henderson of Port Hardy also served as volunteer camp coaches for the week.

Athlete of the Week Nicole JAmes The Alert Bay woman cruised to the overall victory in the Salmon Run 10K event in Alert Bay Sunday morning. J.R. Rardon photo

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Annual events return to North Island waters Gazette staff The James Denton Memorial Fishing Derby returns next weekend for its second annual outing. The event, in memory of the teenager who grew up in Port Hardy and was murdered in 2011 while trying to break up a fight in Courtenay, will take place the weekend of August 10-11. Limited to Area 12 only, the entry fee for the event is $20 with tickets available from Captain Hardy's Restaurant, The Cove Apparel and the

Quarterdeck Marina in Port Hardy. Cash prizes are on offer for the top catches, with two hidden weight prizes in addition to the top two spring and largest halibut caught on the weekend. The final weighin for the fishing event will take place at 12 p.m.. at the Quarterdeck Marina with prizes to be awarded soon after at the Fish and Game Club. One lap The Alert Bay 360 kayak race returns to Cormorant Island this

Sports Briefs weekend as paddlers take to the water to race in a single lap clockwise around the island under their own steam. Last year the organizers awarded thousands of dollars in prizes including a carved totem, masks, paddling equipment, camping equipment, BC Ferries passes and more. A slew of prizes are on offer again this year with $500 for the top male and female

finishers in a single kayak, $250 for second and $100 for third. This year, organizers have added a $500 winner-take-all prize for the first finishers in a double kayak. Saturday, Aug. 3, will see competitors come together for the Paddler's Barbecue at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 198. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Sunday with the race starting at 11 a.m. The awards ceremony and random prize draws will take place on the Government Paddlers in a double glide past a pleasure craft in the bay during A O'Toole Dock at 3 p.m. last year's Alert Bay 360.

Late start and quick finish in Salmon Run Gazette staff ALERT BAY— Andrew Warner strolled up to the registration table to learn he was nine minutes late for the start of the Salmon Run 5k and 10k run/ walk event Sunday morning. That was three minutes too many. Matt Nestman, 29, claimed the top spot in the 5-kilometre event in a time of 25 minutes, 34 seconds. Warner, who pinned on his running bib and gave chase to a pack that had long since disappeared from view, wound up passing all but Nestman and claimed second place by outdueling local teen Aidan Carey in a sprint to the finish. Warner, timed from the start of the race Filomi Days parade results Best Theme Entry 1. Pacificus Biological Services Wind Farm 2. North Island Gazette Large Float 1. Pacificus Fish Float — Doug McCorquodale 2. Western Forest Products- Ian Burdikin Small Float 1. Gold Rush — James Turner, Dave Mullett, Tiffany Spencer, Kenney Mullett, Kelly Smyth 2. Timmy Hogan 3. Steve Athanasopoulas

that he missed, finished in 31:13, with Carey following one second back in third. The 10-k victory went to local nurse Nicole James, who topped a small field of a half-dozen runners in the longer event. “That was me?” James exclaimed after volunteer Heather Nelson-Smith announced her time as 54 minutes even. “Wow.” James said he usually trains only on roads, but Sunday’s 10-k involved a long uphill climb followed by extensive trail running before runners returned to the road and the downtown finish. “The trails are my handicap,” James said. “And I walked the hill.” She was still fast

enough to lead men’s winner David Nolie, who ran with his dog Midas to a secondplace overall finish in 1:03. Carrie Baldwin was third in 1:07. The women’s 5-k win went to Sarah Carey, Aidan’s younger sister, in a time of 45:49. Olivia James showed herself a worthy successor to her mother, placing second just five seconds back, in 45:54. Beth Dunlop was third in 47:22. The fun run and walk, which debuted in 2010 but was not held the next two years, was held to raise money to establish an after-school running program for students and to help start a local running/ walking club. “Anything for heart health,” said Nelson-

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Chili runner-up no has-bean Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Blair Thorpe surrendered his title in the second chili cook-off at Overwaitea Foods during Filomi Days. And he’s going to be very hot as a result. “Since I won last year and we had a new entry this time, I decid-

ed to give everybody a chance by leaving out my secret ingredient,” said Thorpe, who runs the lotto booth at Thunderbird Mall. “Next year, I’ll have to put it back in.” The cook-off was held to raise money for B.C. Children’s Hospital. Visitors were

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asked to make a donation for a chance to taste samples of chili cooked up by Thorpe, Overwaitea Foods’ Franco Magliocchi, and Port Hardy Fire Rescue, then vote for their favourite. It was a close contest, with Franco and the firefighters shar-

ing first place and Thorpe’s entry just five votes back in third. Thorpe challenged Overwaitea’s staff to the initial cook-off during Grey Cup weekend in 2012. He decided to make it part of this year’s Filomi Days to draw more interest.

“We had a blast,” he said. “I’m gonna get a trophy made up here and we’re gonna have it every year. I’d like to get some other businesses and maybe the RCMP involved, now that we’ve got the fireBlair Thorpe invited all comers to taste fighters. “It’s all for a good and judge the entries in the second annual Chili Cook-off held during Filomi Days in cause.” Port Hardy. J.R. Rardon

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Big names and local faves at Tri-port Music Fest Gazette staff CLUXEWE— The rock and roll of Chilliwack and the Canadiana folk of Valdy will share top billing as the Tri-Port Music Festival returns to its roots for its third annual appearance at Cluxewe Resort Saturday. The festival, presented by Centerpiece Productions and Cluxewe Resort, will run from noon to 9 p.m. In addition to the headliners, it features groups that hail from the length of Vancouver Island and span a range

of musical genres. Along with the music, festival-goers can expect to find plenty of food and merchandise vendors, a beer garden, a kids’ playground and more. Port Hardy singersongwriter Richelle Andre will open the festival at noon. The lineup also includes the jazz-rock fusion and improvisation of Victoria-based Coco Jafro; the poprock-blues songwriting stylings of Scotty Hills; the classic rock of Courtenay’s The Impalas; and the blue-

grass-tinged folk of the Sugar Beetles, an international trio made up of performers from Canada and the U.S. The diverse lineup is similar to the festival’s wide-ranging makeup in its debut summer, in 2011. Last year featured rock and blues performers, but promoter Dave Stevenson said he was interested in bringing in styles to attract a broad range of music fans.

Tickets are $30 for the day and will be available at the gate. For advance tickets, visit Cluxewe Resort or Cafe Guido in Port Hardy. Children under three are admitted free. Sponsors include Seto’s Wok & Grill, The Port 1240AM and Providence Place Inn. For info, visit www.triportmusicfest.ca, email centerp1@telus.net or call Dave at 250-2300776.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1-877379-6652.

LOST AND FOUND LOST: ALUMINUM TRAILER TAILGATE 6â€™x1â€™ constructed of 2â€? aluminum square tubing and aluminum grating. Possibly left at District yard waste dump site on July 29. Please call 250-230-0103. WEâ€™RE ON THE WEB

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FULL TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED This is a permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 3-5 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Benefits include excellent wage, health spending account and profit sharing. Please submit resumes by fax 250-295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com. Please visit our website at www.pwppost.com for further information on the company.

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HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! Too tired or too busy to clean? Call Darlene 250-230-2195 Reasonable rates, commercial or residential. Call for estimate. Ref available. Port Hardy area only.

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1-888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co RUBBER TRACKS mini excavators, tracked loaders, dumpers, trenchers, horizontal drills. Letâ€™s see what we can do! Trackmasters Canada Ltd. 1-866-553-0090. Calgary 403771-6008. Vancouver 604218-2825. DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DAY RATE Vac Drivers. Must have all tickets, have knowledge of an oil rig. Also need Class 1 Drivers for vac and water trucks but local work. Must relocate. Class 1 Drivers for gravel trucks and hauling swamp mats also. Benefits after 3 months and competitive wages. Fax to 1-403-8453903. Attention: Rick.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash, demand for simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

WORK WANTED 33yr old man from Ont is looking to change careers. Steel Mills to Fishing boats or tugs in CR, Courtenay or North island. Reliable, hard worker, used to long hrs. Permanent home in CR. 250-2035266

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

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HELP WANTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE position. 2+ years experience with Simply Accounting, bookkeeping and other duties. 30-40 hrs/wk. Start date: ASAP. Wage to be determined. Contact Mike C. 250-949-8313, fax: 250-949-6620 or email: thjorn@telus.net An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC. Rare opportunity for a top performing, quality & customer focused team player. Email: mgray@jennerchev.com CERTIFIED TRAFFIC control person is required immediately. Experience not necessary. First Aid III is a definite asset. Excellent hours and steady work. Call 1(604)997-8324 or email: giamackay@hotmail.com QUATSE SALMON CENTRE is seeking an Interpretive Guide/Gift Shop Clerk Wednesdayâ€“Sunday 9:30-5:30pm Aug 14th-Sept 29th. $12/hour quatse@cablerocket.com 250-949-9022

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

11/13

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

11/13

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/13

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

11/13

North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ€™s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ€™s Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

11/13

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 Childrenâ€™s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy â€˘ 250-956-4737 11/13

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE â€˘ Chaplain Services â€˘ Bible Studies â€˘ Spiritual Counselling â€˘ Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

11/13

ST. JOHN GUALBERT 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

GWAâ€™SALA-â€™NAKWAXDAâ€™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

11/13

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

Area Planner Holberg Pay & Benefits Supervisor Nanaimo Pay & Benefits Specialist Nanaimo Heavy Duty Mechanic North Island Log Truck Driver Campbell River Stacker Operator Campbell River

WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

J.R. Rardon

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

NOW HIRING

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is seeking a

Mental Health Counsellor Responsibilities: Provide assessment, ongoing counselling, and follow-up services to children, youth, adults, and Elders. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of health and social service providers. Experience: Five years counselling experience preferred including services to children and youth, and working in different modalities (individual, family, and groups, etc.). Experience in the following areas: crisis intervention, trauma, suicide, family violence, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Experience working on-reserve and/or with off-reserve First Nations clients is an asset. QualiďŹ cations: Masters Degree in related ďŹ eld with a strong clinical counselling component. Trained to counsel children, youth and adults. Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 plus a generous beneďŹ ts package Deadline for Applications: July 29, 2013 The community of Alert Bay has a population of approximately 1500 people (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal). Located in Johnstone Strait, off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island, we offer some of the worlds best ďŹ shing, whale watching, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits. The community is also a growing centre for Aboriginal artistic expression in all forms including carving, dance, and other traditions. For more information on the position, please contact: Georgia Cook â€˜Namgis Health Centre Administrator P.O. Box 290, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 ph: 250-974-5522 fax: 250-974-2736

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, see online at: www.Burndrywood.com or call 1-877-902-WOOD.

STEEL BUILDING. Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES).

HELP WANTED

STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

7175 HIGHLAND Dr. Port Hardy. 2520 sq ft 4bdr home. 2 landscaped lots joined. 2dr garage. Walkout basement/suite. 250-949-8922 or www.island.net/~fishnet. Asking $336,000.

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LOOKING FOR commercial space to lease on the north island. Old shop or warehouse would be ideal. Call (250)2302456

HELP WANTED

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

PORT HARDY Renovated 3 bdrm condo, secure building & caretaker on site. N/P, N/S. Avail. August 1. Heat & hot water incl. $750/mo. Ref. req. Call 250-949-7085 leave message.

PORT McNEILL. 5-BDRM Double-wide with basement, 5 bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms. View, private fenced yard. $159,900. 250-956-4009.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. Oceanview 2 bdrm suite. Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact 250-230-1462.

RV SITES

875 Lanqvist - Hyde Creek Rancher on 2 acres, 3bdrm, 3 bath, hot tub, 40x30 shop wired & plumbed, full RV hookup, fenced back yard. Priced to sell at $375,000. Call 250-230-7340.

REDUCED SUMMER pricing. Beachfront Avorado RV Resort. New sites for sale $44,500. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! Call (250)228-3586 or online at: www.avorado.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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Summary: The Gwaâ€™sala-â€˜Nakwaxdaâ€™xw Housing Administratorâ€™s main function is to administer the housing ofďŹ ce and report to the Gwaâ€™sala-â€˜Nakwaxdaâ€™xw Band Manager. The Housing Administrator is responsible for the daily activities related to housing.

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DUTIES: â€˘ Take calls regarding maintenance, appliances, plumbing & electrical â€˘ Call for repairs & service â€˘ Filing as per housing documentations â€˘ Work with Public Works with regard to minor maintenance â€˘ Attend Housing meetings with Chief & Council and/ or the Housing Management Team to resolve housing issues.

APARTMENT/CONDO 2-3 BDRM trailer plus large shed located near airport on large treed lot. Well behaved pets welcome. References required. Ph. 250-949-7189. MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses. Professional building. 3 bdrm & 2 bdrm available. 250-949-0192. PORT HARDY Airport Rd 2 bdrm, quiet. NS. Refs. $525. Avail Sept 1. 250-949-6319.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: â€˘ Do cheque requisitions for invoice payments related to housing â€˘ File accordingly

PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Gym & sauna on site Call for availability

REPORTS: â€˘ Provide reports and information regarding accounts receivable and arrears for Chief & Councilâ€™s review â€˘ Prepare reports for Audit and do year end ďŹ les and folders

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Available Aug/Sept. 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

BANKING: â€˘ Bank Deposits â€˘ Bank Reconciliation â€˘ order deposit books and chequeâ€™s when needed ACCPAC SYSTEM: â€˘ Enter invoices, rent payments as per rent calculations provided by Social Development or other sources of income â€˘ Print monthly reports â€˘ Print reports for yearend Audit â€˘ Close at yearend and open new year CMHC REQUIREMENTS: â€˘ Mortgage Renewals for CMHC housing units â€˘ Keep Tenant ďŹ les up-to-date with appropriate documentation according to CMHC Operating Agreement. i.e., Annual rental extension agreements and rent calculations APPLICATIONS : â€˘ Take Housing Applications and File HOURS OF WORK: Seven (4) hours a day, ďŹ ve (5) days a week. EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS: As per Gwaâ€™sala-â€˜Nakwaxdaâ€™xw Personnel Policy. If your interested in gaining valuable experience in the ďŹ eld of housing for the Gwaâ€™sala â€˜Nakwaxdaâ€™xw Nations, please forward your resume to manager@gwanak.infoor by fax to 250-949-7402. We thank you for applying but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CONTACT: Les Taylor, P.O. Box 998, Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0

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AUTO FINANCING

2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,

fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.

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24â€™ HARBOURCRAFT- loaded, new Garmin GPS, radar, fish finder, shrimp and crab pot puller, 4 stroke 225, 9.9 auxillary engine, 2 Scotty electric down riggers, new dual axle easy load trailer. $55,000. Call for more details: (360)790-5733.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $283.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

DOUBLE EAGLE. 17 Ft. Fiberglass. 120 HP Johnson, 8HP Evenrude 4 stroke w/ depth sounder, VHF radio, compass, 2 electric down riggers. Good condition. $11,500. 250-923-2328

HOMES FOR RENT 3 BR, 3.5 Bath, 2,800 sq. ft. 3-story Fairfield home. Open house Sat Aug 3 & Sun Aug 4 from 1 to 3 PM at 1059 Clare St. $3,100 monthly rent w/1 yr lease. Tenant responsible for all utilities and yard maintenance. Pets & commencement date negotiable. 250-208-1551

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33â€™, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar

TRUCKS & VANS

PORT HARDY Seawind Estates 2 bdrms, partially furnished, N/P, $725/mo incldâ€™s hydro. Call 250-230-1854. PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new 3 bdrm, W/D, $825. Call (604)418-3626 or email: trojan12@shaw.ca PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new 2 bdrm, $675. Call (604)418-3626 or email: trojan12@shaw.ca

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2003 DODGE 2500 Heavy duty quad cab 4x4, 5.7 Hemi, long box, 135kms only, full power options, great mech condition, good rubber, just serviced, great work truck, ready to go. $11,500 OBO. 250-949-8959 anytime.

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Fishing tackle â€˘ Flashers â€˘ Pipe Jigs â€˘ Spoons â€˘ Rods â€˘ Reels & more! Prawn & crab gear Special items (Ace line hauler, Kodiak power washer & more!)

RENTALS

250-949-6225 or email me at: sales@northislandgazette.com

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2013 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with photojournalist Arnold Lim on the 22-member tour team as a media rider. Follow Arnold’s personal story of training for the Tour and the ride itself at tourderock.ca or @arnoldlimphoto under the blog posts. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 21 and ends Friday, Oct. 4 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to:

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Personal reasons to ride Family members battling cancer motivate Saanich police Tour riders Kyle Slavin News staff

veryone has their own personal reasons for riding in the Tour de Rock. All three of the Saanich Police Department’s members have witnessed loved ones fight cancer, and all three have felt the pain of losing loved ones to the disease. For Const. Doug Franklin, he lost a grandfather, and three aunts and uncles on his mother’s side. For Const. Lisa Bruschetta, she lost a grandmother to complications from throat cancer. Her mother was also twice diagnosed with cancer – and beat it both times, and her close friend just recently completed treatment and is now in remission. And for civilian employee Kevin Nunn, a British expat, he lost his father to lung and liver cancer hours before he was to get on a flight back to England to be with his dad. “It’s affected everyone, directly or indirectly. Given the opportunity to make a difference monetarily or emotionally or physically, I had to jump at the chance,” Franklin said, explaining his motivation to ride. The Saanich bicycle patrol cop has three kids, and says meeting families going through the emotions that come with having a child with cancer has put his life into perspective. “I thank my lucky stars because

Arnold Lim/News staff

Saanich police officers Const. Doug Franklin, left, and Const. Lisa Bruschetta, joined by Saanich police quartermaster Kevin Nunn, are part of this year’s Tour de Rock squad. I’m not burdened by the demands of having to care for one of my kids – who are all thankfully healthy. This is my way to give back,” he said. Bruschetta, a mother of two, isn’t as lucky when it comes to the health of her children. Her eight-year-old son Dominic has neurofibromatosis, a disease that makes him susceptible to growing cancerous tumours under his skin or on his brain. She’s riding this year to give support to families and health care officials who have given her and her family the love and support they’ve needed.

“I want to give families the same level of support I’ve received. Being in hospitals, being in cancer clinics and seeing how well they’ve taken care of my loved ones, I believe it’s a mirror image of what the Canadian Cancer Society is doing for the children and families who benefit from Tour de Rock,” she said. Nunn, the equipment manager for Saanich police, holds a special place in his heart for Tour. For the past two years he’s held physically gruelling and financially successful fundraisers to benefit Tour de Rock. Being named to this year’s team

as a special guest rider has been lifechanging. Visiting Camp Goodtimes in July, the camp for kids who’ve been diagnosed with cancer, reaffirmed to him just how good a cause he’s fighting for. “Going to Camp Goodtimes and seeing children who are going through cancer who actually don’t realize it; they’ve forgotten that they are (going through cancer) because they’re having so much fun being a child,” he said. This year’s Tour de Rock team is made up of 22 police officers, media riders and special guests. The team will cycle nearly 1,100 kilometres from Port Alice to Victoria Sept. 21 to Oct. 4 raising money for pediatric cancer research and support programs like Camp Goodtimes. All three Saanich riders say their experiences up to this point in their lives – as parents, as police officers, as former military men (both Franklin and Nunn) – haven’t prepared them for the emotions they’ll feel on Tour. “I think that the riding is honestly going to be our easy part. I think meeting these children and families – their stories, that’s where we’re going to need to prepare ourselves,” Bruschetta said. “I’m a very emotional person, so that’s going to involve keeping my focus positive and giving out as many hugs as I can.” “I’m a strong person,” Nunn added. “I did 22 years of the British Forces, so I’ve seen a lot of trauma, a lot of pain throughout the world. But this is something different. This is about children. This is something special.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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