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Fish flounder in ex-stream conditions J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—The bizarre discovery of hundreds of dead fish in a dry stream bed last weekend left fisheries biologists at the nearby Quatse Hatchery puzzled, and alarmed at least one resident.

And while the long, dry summer just wrapping up

on North Vancouver Island likely played a role in the die-off, it took a good, steady rain to create the conditions.

The fish, mostly pink salmon, were discovered in Dick Booth Creek, a small tributary of the Quatse River. They were photographed Sunday by local resident Dee Rambo, under

and adjacent to a bridge near the entrance to the Sportsmen’s Rod and Gun Club along the Port HardyCoal Harbour Road.

“It’s called Dick Booth Creek, but locally it’s known as Dry Creek,” said Ken Fuller, manager of the Quatse Hatchery, which is located just a couple of kilometres downstream

from the bridge. “And it is a dry creek. I spoke with one of the other workers here at the hatchery and, in all the time we’ve been here, we’ve seen very few pinks even travel in Dick Booth.”

Notified of the find but unsure of the location, Fuller first checked the series of bridges cross-

ing the Quatse River itself before locating the carcasses under the crossing of Dick Booth Creek and reporting it to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Fuller noted Dick Booth is fed from the Nahwitti watershed to the west,

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Fox-y ladies Leslie Dyck pumps her fist as she and Debbie Maundrell wrap up their final lap in the Terry Fox Run, held Sunday at Port Hardy Secondary School.

Below, Tianna Freund turns a lap. See more photos on page 9.

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Woman faces charges in stabbing ZEBALLOS—A 36-year-old Zeballos woman has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of her 47-year-old spouse in Zeballos on Sunday.

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Training for the Tour de Rock may be more daunting than the actual tour, but riders Donna Fraser and Mike Oliver are gearing up for the challenge. And both riders are thrilled their spouses are so supportive.

Learning to clip into peddles on a bicycle was the first skill novice rider Donna Fraser learned for the 2013 Tour de Rock.

“I’d never clipped into peddles before, it took a tumble or two to get it, but I don’t think I will go back now,” she said.

The West Shore RCMP auxiliary constable is no stranger to the tour, – her husband, West Shore RCMP Const. Rod Fraser, was a tour rider in 2011.

“As an alumni rider I can come out on the training rides,” Rod said.

“It’s really neat to see her doing it.”

Rod trains with the team whenever he isn’t working.

“He’s awesome to have supporting me, especially knowing he’s done it before,” Donna said. “He has helped me tremendously and he’s been an awesome support.”

Before being accepted for the Tour team, neither Fraser nore Donna were avid cyclists, but the couple has found a passion for cycling and say it’s something they will continue to do together after the Tour.

“I know what she’s going through as far as training is going,” Rod said.

“Right now they are training her for the physical aspects but nothing can prepare you for the emotional part. For me it was very emotional.”

Tour de Rock team members Sgt. Mike Oliver, military police, and West Shore RCMP auxiliary officer Donna Fraser have found strong fundraising support from their spouses.

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Dead fish provide feast for scavengers backed off and Dick Booth reverted to its normal dry summer state, the salmon were trapped in an evershrinking pool until it ultimately drained away and evaporated.

“I’ve never seen this before in Dick Booth,”

from page 1 while the Quatse is fed via Quatse Lake to the south. He theorizes a series of rainfalls in August on the Kains Lake Plateau filled Dick Booth Creek and the fish, riding the incoming tide up the Quatse River, turned into the creek rather than battle the shallower waters of the Quatse, which has experienced low levels throughout the dry summer.

“We did have a couple dumps of water (at Cain’s Lake) in midto late-August,” said Fuller. “What we’re speculating is that we had a rain event that didn’t put much water into the Quatse River main stem, but charged up Dry Creek.”

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said Fuller. “This kill is hundreds and hundreds of fish. It’s an ugly scene, but it’s good for scavengers.”

The fish carcasses in Dick Booth Creek, still silvery when photographed by Rambo Sunday, were already

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crows, eagles, black bear and other scavengers.

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he did not learn about the entrapment of the fish while they were still alive, as Quatse

Hatchery staff could have gathered them up as brood stock for egg retrieval.

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Council pulls plug on EPCOR agreement Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Councillors voted to end the District’s agreement with EPCOR last week.

The motion, that “The council authorizes the mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the termination agreement with EPCOR as amended,” gave the go-ahead to sever the contract with the company, which

provides water management services to the town.

“EPCOR has been very good for the community,” said the mayor. She recalled the occasional “brown ice cubes” that reflected the quality of water in the town before the company took over the stewardship of the system.

She explained that, in the course of reviewing its business relation-

ships, the District had concluded that water standards were now at a level where it felt comfortable resuming control of the system’s operation and maintenance.

The mayor noted that when EPCOR began operations in the town its employees were drawn from Public Works staff. This arrangement had left the department somewhat

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TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL NOTICE OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE YEAR 2014 The Council of the Town of Port McNeill is proposing to continue to exempt by bylaw, certain properties from taxation for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2014.

The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 220 (h) (buildings set apart for public worship, and the land on which the building stands):

Property

Address

Estimated Tax Exemption

Bishop of Victoria

430 Chapel Street

$1,900

United Church of Canada

155 & 175 Cedar Street

$3,300

Full Gospel Church

2450 Catala Place

$3,700

Port McNeill Baptist Church

2501 Mine Road

$4,100

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2551 Mine Road

$4,100

Port McNeill Jehovah’s Witnesses

2651 Mine Road

$2,200

The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 224 (2) (a) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporations) and (b) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority and used for the purposes of the authority):

Property

Address

Estimated Tax Exemption

Broughton Curling Club

2203 McNeill Road

$15,800

Royal Canadian Legion

2631 Mine Road

$3,300

Guide/Scout Hall

420 Shelley Crescent

$2,800

Port McNeill Lions Club

2897 Mine Road

$3,400

North Island Community Services Society

1503 Broughton Boulevard

$2,500

Broughton Strait Campground

550 Southeast Main Road

$2,100

F. Albert Sweet, CA Treasurer

Council Meeting Port Hardy stretched, she said. Now that the relationship between the town and the company is coming to an end, the current EPCOR employees have been offered positions at Public Works.

“There’s been ongoing discussions looking at taking back the water and sewer services from Epcor and

doing any upgrades inhouse,” said Director of Corporate Services Jeff Long. “They’ve done a great job for us, but we feel that it’s in the best interest of the taxpayers.”

The District expects the transition to take place on September 30.

Committee review Councillors repealed Motion #2013-118, passed at the previous meeting, and carried an

amended motion in its stead.

The motion, to reappoint two members of the Community Consultative Committee for additional one-year terms was repealed after consideration was given to the length of terms.

The council agreed to appoint the members on two-year terms to maintain the committees policy of overlapping terms.

Aquaculture week In response to correspondence from Mary Ellen Waring, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association, Port hardy Council agreed to proclaim the week of September 24 as Aquaculture Awareness Week.

This coincides with the association’s AGM, taking place this year in Port Hardy, September 25 and 26.

District of Port Hardy

Notice of tax Sale Pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties will be sold by public auction at a tax sale to be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC. ROLL NUMBER

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5900 Steel Road 5920 Beaver Harbour Road 7500 Glacier Crescent East 319 Camelot Road 9439 Chancellor Heights 9512 Carnarvon Place 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7063 Highland Drive 7450 Rupert Street 7450 Rupert Street 7450 Rupert Street 7450 Rupert Street 7450 Rupert Street 7450 Rupert Street 7300 Columbia Street 7040 Market Street 8755 Granville Street 7050 Rupert Street 9405 Carnarvon Road

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UPSET PRICE 4,606.90 11,157.78 5,872.74 801.16 3,184.81 1,715.15 5,568.63 5,573.74 5,573.74 3,149.05 3,149.05 4,657.16 4,657.16 3,149.05 4,674.19 4,662.27 3,149.05 7,267.53 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 3,149.05 6,455.22 3,140.76 2,882.10 2,904.24 2,857.42 2,758.86 2,832.81 3,967.94 23,518.20 70,853.17 129,551.59 8,831.18

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, money order or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, money order or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day.

The District of Port Hardy makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges, or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Allison McCarrick, Director of Finance

Thursday, September 19, 2013

McNeill to host suicide seminar

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Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Vancouver Island Crisis Line will host a suicide prevention workshop here Sept.

20, wrapping up a series of nine workshops Island-wide, Vancouver Island

topics include support services for men and connections between substance use and suicide.

Space is still available for the Port McNeill workshop.

For workshop registration, please visit www.

Health Authority announced last week.

The workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Black Bear Resort.

It will feature the latest research from the American Association of Suicidology and

es and information on suicide prevention, please contact the Vancouver Island

Crisis Line: Call 1-888-494-3888 or visit http://www.vicrisis.ca.

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Notice of tax Sale

Public Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties in Zeballos will be sold by Public Auction at a Tax Sale to be held Monday September 30, 2013 commencing at 10:00 am at the Village Office, 157 Maquinna Avenue, Zeballos, BC Roll NumbeR

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Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the Property Purchase Act on fair market value of the property to be paid at the end of the redemption period when the title is transferred to the purchaser.

Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are advised that payment must be by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 pm on the day of sale. Failure to complete the transaction will result in the auction being reconvened the following day.

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Hair today, gone tomorrow The cops will be on the case this weekend. More accurately, they’ll be relying on Sarah Case and the many other Vancouver Island supporters who are helping the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock raise money to benefit childhood cancer victims and research.

The Tour begins, as always, on the North Island Saturday evening, with a welcome dinner and auction in Port Alice. The 22 riders will then put their months of training to the test Sunday morning when they ride to Port Hardy for an 11 a.m. community event at the Civic Centre.

From there, they’ll go on to Port McNeill, where a block party awaits at Black Bear Resort beginning at 3:15 p.m.

Plenty of fun and games are in store, but the cause is serious. To get an idea how serious, consider the story of Port Hardy youth Miguel Catarata in this week’s Gazette (page 13).

No, Miguel does not have cancer. But his rare congenital condition, acquired at birth, has denied him an opportunity at a normal childhood and impacted his parents’ lives as well with countless trips to hospital.

This is the kind of life faced by childhood cancer victims and their families, and the cops are doing their part to ease the impact of the disease, if not eradicate it altogether.

Case, the 14-year-old, is giving up her hair for a wig and cash donations for to Tour. As she noted, she can always grow more. Good for her for recognizing not everybody can.

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Bills come due at BC Hydro VICTORIA – When Christy Clark became premier in 2011, one of her first priorities was to delay steep increases in BC Hydro rates.

BC Hydro was heading to the B.C. Utilities Commission to apply for rate increases totalling 32 per cent over three years.

This, obviously, was a problem for an unelected premier whose single message was that she was good for families, and who faced an election in two years.

The government’s Mr. Fix-It, Rich Coleman, first tried to delay a couple of expensive seismic upgrades, adding to the long history of political fiddles that pushed off expensive problems. BC Hydro’s engineers soon convinced him that if the creaky old Ruskin and Campbell River dams were to bust in a quake, it wouldn’t be good for families downstream.

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the need for BC Hydro rate hikes was leaked. It showed BC Hydro making a case for new increases totaling 26 per cent over two years. The leak came via the Canadian Office and Professional Employees local 378, the BC Hydro inside staff union that has a history of mostly juvenile attacks on the B.C. Liberal government.

Bill Bennett, the current energy minister, spent the next couple of days repeating to anyone who would

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It’s opening day on the North Island as the Eagles kick off the hockey season with two games in Port Hardy this Saturday.

Word of the salmon trapped in a pool in Dick Booth Creek came too late for Quatse Hatchery staff to harvest the fish.

listen that this initial proposal had already been rejected, and that work was well along to make the rate increase more palatable. COPE 378 and the NDP played their rehearsed roles. Both tried to blame the situation on private power contracts.

Energy industry lawyer David Austin calculates that of the proposed 26.4-percent increase, about 3.5 per cent can be attributed to BC Hydro buying power from private sources, at prices competitive with new public power sources such as the Site C dam.

Most of it comes from the overdue repairs to those old dams, other costly projects including the addition of turbines to two Columbia River dams, and deferred debt from previous political meddling.

In August I reported that as many as 20 of BC Hydro’s existing private power purchase conA member of

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tracts will be cancelled or deferred. These run-of-river and wind projects were promoted to maximize clean energy sources, as well as to spread the grid to remote areas. This was Gordon Campbell’s climate change strategy.

Then came the gas boom.

Clark seized upon liquefied natural gas exports as the key to future prosperity, and the government soon declared burning gas “clean” as long as it facilitates LNG production.

Bennett now acknowledges that gas-fired power plants are an option for the future. They are cheaper than hydro, small or large.

Bennett’s two tasks are to supply industry with cheap power and get consumer rates under control. It looks as if the gas is being turned up, and Site C is moving to the back burner.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Pot law: modern day prohibition Dear editor, When prohibition first ended, alcohol was sold in stores in controlled environments, such as liquor stores, and served in bars under restrictions placed on entry by age. Period.

Have you had the freedom of personal human rights to enjoy an alcoholic beverage without fear of arrest either privately in your own home, in public socially or even in another country?

As time went by, alcohol consumption and domestic brewing laws were relaxed.

Now anyone, without any regulation or license, can brew their own beer, wine or spirits in the privacy of their own home and consume it there with their friends, provided everyone was responsible with the care and consumption of

the alcohol and the law.

Substitute cannabis.

I am pointing out that basic personal human rights are being infringed upon, by way of disallowing regulated individual domestic cannabis cultivators and consumers the same rights as the domestic alcohol brewers and consumers. Initially we were allowed to cultivate our own herb and now, beginning April 1, 2014, we will not be allowed to have the same right as we had just enjoyed and will again watch our neighbors brew their spirits unhindered? In our faces, so to speak.

Why the double standard?

Cannabis — like alcohol — is a pastime. A hobby to relax. Just like tobacco consumption. What do

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smokers say? “I need a cigarette to relax.” Beer brewers want more selection and everyone says it’s for personal enjoyment.

There — our own personal human rights.

If cannabis is decriminalized in the United States then anyone that puffs for relaxation should not be kept from entering into the United States by ground or air from Canada. We are all, as a whole world, becoming more aware of the practical uses of cannabis as consumers and do not believe it should be a criminal act to cultivate or consume it. Thirty years of research and no deaths. Check prescription cure rates of causing cancers and fatalities.

Are the makers of these deadly drugs incarcerated for deaths caused?

Once cannabis is decriminalized the criminal element will be removed because it won’t be hard to legally get anymore — just like alcohol. Alcohol is allowed across the borders and is taxed.

Why is there a separate distinction for cannabis when all that is required is equality between the alcohol consumer’s rights and the cannabis consumer’s.

And it is a long time coming. Anyone whom has consumed alcohol and consumed cannabis can find no real separate distinction between the two choices for relaxation and consumption. Comparatively they are the same.

I demand the re-institution of my basic personal human rights to consume and cultivate cannabis domestically for my own

Regulation — not segregation — and legislation is required from government now. Consumers can continue to be useful, productive, safe cultivators if given the opportunity.

Regulated and certified domestic cannabis consumers are no more of a threat to the safety of a neighbourhood than someone brewing spirits or beer in their basements.

As more states and provinces relax their cannabis consumption laws, entry between the two countries will no longer be considered a political standpoint as cannabis becomes common, just like alcohol.

Should we put it to a vote?

Karen Mack Cold Lake, Alberta

May a fair wind blow in fair committee's sails Congratulations to the 2013 Regional Fall Fair committee! You even ordered the great weather, and the addition of the Farmer’s Market — in town— was an asset (Seaside Market? Maybe another time).

The Regional Fall Fair is an important event that helps bind the North Island together.

Thanks to long-time supporter Brenda Fleeton, of Port Hardy, who initiated the meetings, and Gord Glover and his committee, volunteers, donors, exhibitors and fair-goers.

It wouldn’t happen without you!

Helen Scott Port McNeill

Are you looking for PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT? Do you have good CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS? Overwaitea Foods is hiring again.

Come on out & join the fun!

personal consumption and enjoyment and mental healing.

Gardening slows the blood pressure and creates focus and discipline in an individual and the resultant plants create much pride and accomplishment in the grower. Very healthy mindset.

Eventually — and much more quickly than the relaxing of alcohol brewing laws — we cannabis consumers will arrive at the point whereby individual domestic (not for sale) cannabis cultivating will be legal again as it is until April 1, 2014, as we will push for our basic human rights to cultivate for enjoyment and safety and comfort, when enough of us get together to push the powers that be back into sanity.

We have positions in the deli, bakery and cashier positions available.

YOU’RE INVITED!!

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AGM

Dinner & Auction Friday, September 27th

6:00 Dinner Y NJO T & E VE All you can eat Spaghetti dinner E OU L, LI A E COM EAT M NT & Only $15.00, $5.00 for kids 10 and under A GR TAINME and children 3 and under are free!

R S ENTE RIZE P N Price includes beef or vegetarian WI spaghetti, Caesar salad, garlic bread and a NIECDS membership RTH 0 WO $2,500.0 EMS Drinks and desserts will be for sale OVER TION IT throughout the evening ES UC PRIZ OF A DOOR ON! W AND 7:00 Live Entertainment, E B TO Auction & Prizes

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A huge thanks to all the businesses and individuals who generously donated to the auction to support our children’s programs!

For more information, please call 250-949-3031

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Things to do on the

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September 19 Sointula branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library hosts a museum conference kickoff with Dr. Ed Dutton, University of Oulu, Finland, 7-8 p.m. Info, 250-9736493.

September 20 Community Futures Mount Waddington hosts its annual Open House and barbecue fund-raiser to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 14-311 Hemlock St., Port McNeill. Come meet the staff and enjoy a salmon burger or hamburger, by donation. Info, 250-956-2220.

September 21 Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association hosts its annual Highland dance competition, 9:30 a.m., North Island Secondary School. Features competition across multiple skill and age levels, as well as team and individual choreography classifications and the hornpipe challenge. Vendors, concession.

September 21 Port Hardy branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library hosts an Introduction to VIRL for parents of home-schooled children, 10-11 a.m. Info, 250-9496661.

September 21 Intro to Digital Photography Course, 1:30-4 p.m., SEAVAC Multipurpose Room at Port Alice Community Centre. Open to all ages; elementary (accompanied by a parent) and high school students free; registration fee of $7.50 for all others covers two sessions (second class Sept. 28). Bring digital camera, manual and memory stick or photo card for saving photos. Info, Maggie at 250-284-3591 or Corrine at 250-284-3594.

September 21 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock kicks off its 2013 ride on the North Island. Kickoff Saturday night in Port Alice with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by auction at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180; tickets $20.

September 22 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock begins with ride from

Port Alice to Port Hardy’s Carrot Park and Civic Centre for a greeting of the riders and head shaves. Riders will depart shortly after noon for Port McNeill, where a community block party featuring a meet-and-greet with riders and barbecue by donation will be held starting at 3:30 p.m. at Black Bear Resort. Info, www.tourderock. ca.

September 22 101 Squadron hosts its annual Battle of Britain parade and commemoration at the cenotaph in Carrot Park, Port Hardy. Parade beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by commemoration ceremony, then greeting of Tour de Rock riders at 11:10 a.m.

September 23 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock stops by Sunset Elementary, 9 a.m., for ‘Bring Your Bike to School’ day. Student cyclists will escort tour riders to Campbell Way to send them off on the remainder of their trip to Victoria. Student bike rodeo to follow.

September 23 Invasive species presentation at Gate House Theatre, 7-8 p.m. Guest speaker: Rachelle McElroy, Executive Director, Coastal Invasive Species Committee. Forestry week event, hosted by: Strategic Natural Resource Consultants, Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, Coastal Invasive Species Committee and North Island Region Invasive Species Partnership.

September 24 Invasive species presentation at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, 7-8 p.m. Guest speaker: Rachelle McElroy, Executive Director, Coastal Invasive Species Committee. Forestry week event, hosted by: Strategic Natural Resource Consultants, Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, Coastal Invasive Species Committee and North Island Region Invasive Species Partnership.

September 25 Speaker’s Corner series continues at St. John Gualbert (A-Frame) Church in Port McNeill, 7 p.m. Featuring discussion of mental health and well-being with registered nurses Heather Mousseau and Karen Bonnell.

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September 27 Stepping Stones Child Care Centre hosts its annual AGM dinner and auction, 6 p.m. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, live entertainment, door prizes. Openings available on the board of directors.

September 28 Joey Clarkson hosts a musical theatre workshop for youth ages 13-over, 1-5 p.m., Gate House Community Theatre, Port McNeill. Spend the afternoon learning Glee-style music, fun and performance, then join Clarkson onstage that evening for the Gate House Open Mic night, before a theatre audience. Workshop fee $40; to register email joeyclarksonmusicaltheatre@gmail. com or call 1-250-334-2208.

September 28 Port Hardy Baptist Church will be having a garage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6950 Highland Drive September 28 Gate House Community Association’s open mic series continues, 7 p.m. at Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill.

Bring your voice, instrument and talent for a turn on stage, or just pop by for a free evening of entertainment. Performers to include Courtenay-based singersongwriter Joey Clarkson. Info, www.gatehouseca.org.

September 29 Annual B.C. Rivers Day celebration at Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. Family fun run 10 a.m.; registration 9:30 a.m. at the pavilion. Run is followed by crafts and activities, marine displays, kids photo ops and hot dog sale. $10 entry for fun run/$20 families up to four people. Regular admission applies in the interpretive centre. Info, Linda at 250-902-0336 or email fishfry949@gmail.com.

September 30- October 2 The B.C. Breast Screening Mammography Program comes to the Port Hardy Hospital. To book an appointment time call 1-800-663-9203.

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Lapping it up Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Locals came out to the track at Port Hardy Secondary School last weekend for the annual Terry Fox Run to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation.

This year saw 26 participants walk or run laps

around the oval, raising more than $650 for the cancer charity. The run is non-competitive and participants choose their pace and distance.

Each year the event is held across the country to commemorate the iconic cancer victim and his Marathon of Hope.

The Village of Alert Bay Notice of Tax Sale 2013 Take notice that the tax collector for the Village of Alert Bay shall offer for sale the following parcels of real property on which taxes are delinquent.

Address

Legal Description

PID

Upset Price

327 Fir Street

Lot A, Plan 3097

000-111-091

$3738.19

Owners of the aforementioned parcels of real property have until 10:00 am, September 30th, 2013 to pay the delinquent taxes plus interest to remove their land and/or improvements from the Tax Sale. Parcels with delinquent taxes outstanding will be sold by public auction at the Council Chambers of the Village of Alert Bay Municipal Office located at 15 Maple Road, Alert Bay, BC at 10:00am on Monday September 30th, 2013. The upset price is the lowest amount for which the Village may lawfully sell each parcel. Payments must be made in cash, by certified cheque, by money order, or by a combination of the three at the time of sale.

Uncertified personal cheques will not be accepted.

Heather Nelson-Smith Tax Collector Village of Alert Bay

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Clockwise from left: Jaylon Grenier keeps up the pace for his sponsored 10k run at the annual Terry Fox Run at PHSS track; walkers, riders and dogs make their way around the corner of the track; Ally Dyck takes the quick way round.

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Town of Port McNeill 2013 Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provision Sec. 254 of the Community Charter and Part 11 Sec. 403 of the Local Government Act, public is hereby given notice that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties in Port McNeill will be sold by Public Tax Sale to be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Office, 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill, BC.

Street Address

Legal Description

Roll Number

Upset Price

2033 Chelan Crescent

Lot 7, Bl 40, Pl 31127

855.602

$2,499.04

2634 Cardena Crescent

Lot 49, Bl 7, Pl 30679

885.358

$10,327.02

1949 Chelan Crescent

Lot 64, Pl VIS 1182

892.656

$3,788.98

#27-1877 McNeill Road

Pad #27

80000.271

$354.85

Pursuant to Section 420 of the Local Government Act, prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ACT on the fair market value of the property (to be paid at the end of the redemption period when title is transferred to purchaser).

F. Albert Sweet Collector

Vote Online Oct. 10 via Facebook Think your pet has what it takes to be crowned the cutest?

Enter our Cutest Critter Photo Contest, and your pet could win!

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$100 Cash MORE PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED These pets are so doggone cute, we need everyone’s help picking a winner!

Cast Your Vote for the Cutest Pet on Facebook page Oct. 10

Email photos to reporter@northislandgazette.com or drop them off in person at the Gazette office on Market Street in Port Hardy.

Only $5* per photo *Entry fee must be paid by deadline to ensure entry.

Deadline for entries is Oct. 1.

Winners will be announced in the issue of the Gazette Oct. 24

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Weekend to remember for the 101 Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The weekend of September 21-22 will be one to remember for members of the 101 Squadron.

After fifteen years of fundraising and community endeavours, members will put the final memorial cairn in place at the 1940 crash site of the Shark 517 in Haida Gwaii. The marker will complete one of the group’s founding goals: to place a memorial

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obelisk at the site of every military aviation fatality on the North Island since the Second World War. “Regardless of the cause of their death, each of those young men died serving Canada – patrolling our shores prepared to take on the enemy in whatever form it arrived,” explains the group’s website. “Their sacrifice might have been lost to time but their commitment to freedom

makes them heroes in our eyes. For 101 Squadron it is truly an honour to leave a tribute to their courage for future generations.”

On the night of Sept. 21 the 101 Squadron will host its annual President’s Appreciation Dinner at Babe’s Pub, celebrating both the project’s completion and the group’s recognition at the national level.

The group was awarded the Air

Force Association of Canada’s provincial and national Wing of the Year.

“Although 101(NI) Squadron is not a Wing, it is a very active squadron of 888 Wing and should be recognized on its own merits,” read the narrative of the nomination.

The group was formed in 1997 by a group of nine former military personnel and one civil aviator. A year later they

were chartered by the AFAC, earning the 101 designation by being the association’s first squadron.

Aside from the cairns project, the group also supports local Air Cadet Squadrons and provides bursaries to high school students.

The group has also been hard at work raising funds for an updated cenotaph in Port Hardy’s Carrot Park. A portion of the funds raised at the annual dinner will go

Thank You

towards supporting that project.

“We’re looking at having that completed next year,” 101 member Russ Hellberg said.

The day after the dinner, the 101 will be back in an established role: the annual Battle of Britain commemoration at Carrot Park. The group will be joined Sunday by members of the Royal Canadian Legion, 888 Wing (Comox) and the Junior Rangers. The

parade is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. with a flyover by Pacific Coastal at 10:40 a.m.

Then, at 11:15 a.m., the groups will welcome the Tour de Rock riders on the first leg of their fundraising ride the length of Vancouver Island.

The participants will then continue to the Civic Centre for a bydonation barbecue, cheque presentations and head shaves before the riders depart for Port McNeill.

Thank You We would like to thank the town of Port Hardy and our Band for the generous donations and support.

The District of Port Hardy, Port Hardy Fire Rescue & the Port Hardy Volunteer Firefighters Association would like to thank the volunteers of the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society for their continuous support to there town and to us. They have helped us with the purchase of an Holmatro Cutter to complete our set of Rescue Equipment on Rescue 15, 6 sets of Bunker Gear to protect our firefighters and training money for us to be trained down island or the trainers we were able to have come to us.

We would like to say ”Thank You” for all the hard work you do for the community and for the help you do for the North Island as a whole. This help came with a price tag of $27,000.00.

Congratulations

Without the support and love, I would not be able to do this feast for my daughter Cindy Scow.

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Danielle Engel and Joel Lloyd on your wedding which took place on August 10th, 2013 at Cluxewe Resort on the beach.

Proud parents are Deborah Purnell and Doug Engel and Bruce Lloyd and Norma Pullen

From left to right: Corporal Sid Wiseman, RCHA (Royal Canadian Horse Artillery), Nikki Van Buskrik, Corporal Ted Lloyd, Princess Patricia Canadian Flight Infantry, Kira Iskra, Corporal Ben Horst RCHA, Corporal Joel Lloyd RCHA, Danielle Engel, Dara Engel, Master Corporal Phil Wiseman RCHA, Kristy Amos, Corporal Logan Bennett RCHA, Michelle Engel

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Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Global Television will present its 6 p.m. news hour live from Carrot Park Monday, Sept. 23.

The broadcast kicks off a weeklong tour of Vancouver Island sites for the news team.

Monday’s news hour will include segments

Pauline MacDermid, left, chats with Port McNeill artist Lynda Biggs during the third annual North Island Night, a partnership between the North Vancouver Island Artists’ Society and Port McNeill Lions at the Lions Hall Saturday evening.

on local news, features and sports.

A special segment of the show will come when a local youth is chosen to help Kristi Gordon present the weather forecast.

The winning youth will win an iPod Touch in addition to being part of the on-air team.

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North Island Life

Regalia unveiled Gazette staff PORT HARDY—The Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community had reason to celebrate last weekend.

In fact, there were dozens of reasons as the Culture Committee put on a feast to unveil a community regalia collection.

“After the 40-some-odd years we’ve been here we finally have our own regalia,” explained Gary Walkus.

When the communities of Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw were moved to Port Hardy

many pieces were lost or destroyed. For the past two years the committee have been purchasing a comprehensive collection of masks and regalia to fill a community treasure box.

Last weekend those pieces — around 30 masks and a similar number of blankets — were presented to the community and danced for the first time.

They will now be stored and made available for community members to use in future potlatches and ceremonies.

“It’s a really neat thing to be a part of,” said Walkus, “it helps keep our Nations strong.

“There’s over 900 people here now (in the community). I really hope they can all take advantage.”

Walkus said that the committee will next turn its attention to 2014 and a planned commemoration event.

Next year will mark 50 years since the bands’ move to Tsulquate Reserve and the committee plans a multi-day event to mark the occasion.

Clockwise from above: The collection of masks is revealed at the feast; Charlie George dances at the ceremony; Baxbaxwalanuksiwe’s companions during the Hamatsa series of dances; Hayden Scow with rattle as attendant; Mary-Jane Puglas and Kasia Williams cast a critical eye over the regalia.

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Artist finds beauty inside The Inside Passage A play on words, the name of this painting is used to describe the thousands of incredibly scenic places fringing what we call The Inside Passage.

Every summer, as I paint on one of the beaches along our island coastline, it is a rare day not to see at least five or more cruise ships passing by, with tourists hanging off all sides. These are mostly folks who have never seen our coast and are astounded by the magnificence of an environment not to be surpassed by any other in the world! I can never see them passing by without realizing how lucky we are to be able to experience it in depth.

How wonderful to kayak out to the Broughton

Archipelago, camp on one of the islets, smell and hear the music of the wilderness. This is just a small part of the Inside Passage, but a real taste of what the hundreds of inlets emanating from it are all about.

It is my back yard and my favourite place in the world to be. I love peeking in and out of the islands bordering the Archipelago that

The artist captures the incredible scenery at a favourite haunt: Inside The Inside Gordon Henschel Passage. form a protective shield in form and colour, White Cliff Islets and aquatic creature makfrom the winds and unique enough that sev- surrounding area. ing an appearance. Sea waves coming down eral years ago National The sea life here lions are common here, Queen Charlotte Strait. Geographic did a docu- seems more abundant with transient orcas in They are unique mentary featuring the with every kind of attendance looking for

weaklings among the group. Thousands of gulls hang around to pick up the pieces and, of course, bald eagles need to be part of the entourage.

It’s hard to write about this area without sounding like a tourist brochure, but I’m hooked on it. We first saw Weynton Passage from the deck of the Queen of Prince Rupert on one foggy, foggy morning in 1971. In those days the port of call, coming down from Prince Rupert, was Kelsey Bay. Today, close enough to my home to be there within an hour, the inside of the Inside Passage has been calling me ever since.

Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— Being listed tops in your field is a good thing for musicians, athletes, and academics.

For 11-year-old Port Hardy youth Miguel Catarata, not so much.

Miguel’s claim to “fame” since his infancy has been his identification as one of B.C. sickest children.

He has undergone more than 300 surgeries or medical procedures in his short life to combat the effects of tracheal stenosis, and has both schooled at and become one of the most recognized faces in BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Twice, Port Hardy residents and others on the North Island have hosted benefits to raise funds for Miguel and his parents, Glen and Sally Catarata, so that he might continue life-saving treatments while maintaining as normal a life as possible.

Last month, he achieved positive milestones with the removal of a pair of implanted devices and the news that his sur-

gery schedule to clear his narrowing airway, once measured in weeks, can now be extended to once every six months.

But a dark cloud looms over this silver lining.

“Everyone says, ‘Oh, now he’s fixed,’” Sally Catarata said.

“Well, he’s not. With him approaching puberty, the question is whether the stents supporting his airway will stretch into an adult-sized airway.

“Right now, I’m told his airways will not make it into adulthood.”

Miguel’s rare condition resulted, in part, from an equally rare congenital heart defect known as a pulmonary artery sling, in which the aortic artery essential wraps itself around the trachea and/or bronchial tubes in fetal development.

There are two typical versions of this sling, one of which can be corrected with a simple repositioning of the artery. Miguel had the other version, described in the medical literature as “often fatal”, and requiring a reconstruction of

“Now he’s got to take his medicine like everyone else — through his mouth.”

He’s also taking in more food than ever through his mouth after getting much of his nutrition through the feeding button.

“He’s come a long way with his eating,” Sally said. “They never thought he’d eat normally, but he’s got a fairly normal diet now.”

Last month, Miguel was named an honorary officer for a day with Vancouver Police Department and given the full tour, from helping train a puppy in the VPD dog training facility, to trying on full body armour and sighting weapons while touring the armoured response vehicle, to touring the harbour in a police boat.

At the end of his day, the policemen took down the boat’s maple leaf flag and presented it to Miguel, who was born on Canada Day. The experience moved Sally to want to update the condition of the young boy who has benefitted from the North

Island’s generosity.

“Because the community has been so great, and they’ve done two major fundraisers for us, we’re just thankful for everybody helping us out,” she said. “They’re always asking us how he’s doing. Well, he’s not out of the woods, but he’s very well today.”

Best of all, new medical developments offer hope in the coming years, which could prove to be a new challenge to the youngster formerly listed among B.C.’s sickest.

In the summer of 2010, in a pioneering treatment at a Great Britain hospital, an 11-year-old boy successfully received a transplanted trachea, which had been injected with stem cells harvested from his own bone marrow in an effort to prevent his own immune system from rejecting the transplant.

“This is technology that didn’t exist when Miguel was young,” Sally said. “It gives us a ray of hope, because it’s not ‘Now what do we do?’ That was nice news.”

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Miguel Catarata of Port Hardy helped train a police dog during his tour as Cop for a Day with the Vancouver Police Dept. last Derek Cain Photography month.

his trachea from just below his vocal chords to the entrance to his lung cavity.

This pulmonary sling was not discovered until Miguel was five months old, and he was 18 months by the time he had openheart surgery to repair the blockage.

The fix, such as it is, has been a series of seven metal stents to hold the airway open.

The stents have had to

be replaced numerous times as he’s grown, and the procedure that now is described as a positive because he needs it “only” twice a year.

Still, an abnormal life is becoming as normal as possible for a youngster who lived in and out of hospital until grade 3. Miguel is living at home, attending classes at Eagle View Elementary School

and participating in as many activities as he can with his peers.

Next year, when he’s old enough, he hopes to join the Junior Canadian Rangers Best of all, he had his G-Tube, a feeding “button” and a vascular access device (VAD, for the insertion of an IV line in his chest), recently removed.

“There’s no going back,” Sally said.

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Port Hardy teen a cut above for Tour J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— The first time Sarah Case had her head shaved in support of the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, it was all in fun.

This time, the Port Hardy teen means business.

The annual Tour de Rock begins its endto-end cycling ride of Vancouver Island Sunday morning with the Port Alice to Port Hardy leg. By the time the RCMP, law enforcement support and media riders reach the south end of the Island 14 days and 1,000 kilometres later, they’ll have taken part in a host of fund-raising events for pediatric cancer research and programs for children with a history of cancer.

At the front of the line is Case, who has committed her substantial mane of dark red hair to the cause with a head-shaving event at the Civic Centre Sunday. Port Hardy’s tour event will be held from 11 a.m.-12:45

Left: Port Hardy teen Sarah Case lets down her hair for one of the last times before she has it shaved off to benefit the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Sunday.

Above: The seven-year old Case sports a shaved head at a previous Cops for Vince Case Cancer visit to the town.

p.m. and include presentations, a barbecue by donation and, of course, head shaves.

“I don’t really need my hair,” Case said with a shrug while preparing for practice with the North Island Eagles midget hockey team.

“Because I can always grow more.”

She knows this from experience, having undergone a head

shave years ago, as a seven-year-old elementary school student.

“But that time was different,” she said.

“This time, I’m trying to help raise money.”

With the help of a Facebook page started earlier this month, Case last weekend was well on her way to her goal of $1,000 in donations before the Cops’ arrival this weekend.

As of last Saturday afternoon, she had already brought in $870 toward the Tour de Rock fund that will assist childhood cancer victims with trips to Camp Goodtimes and other activities, as well as cancer research.

“I feel pretty good (about the response),” she said. “It’s pretty exciting.”

Her involvement with the Tour de Rock is personal for Case.

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“I started thinking about it in August, at the Vernon (Junior

Canadian Ranger) ETS training,” she said.

The Tour de Rock’s 22 riders have been training since March for the gruelling pedal down-Island. They will arrive in Port Alice Friday and attend a welcome dinner and auction hosted by the community at the Legion Hall.

After a hearty breakfast, they will ride Sunday morning to Port Hardy, swinging by the Battle of Britain commemoration at Carrot Park on their way to the Civic Centre for introductions and head shaves.

At 1 p.m., riders leave for Port McNeill,

where they will be hosted in a community block party beginning at 3:15 p.m. at the Black Bear Resort.

The event will feature meet-and-greet, a barbecue by donation and kids’ crafts and activities.

The Tour resumes Monday morning with a stop at Sunset Elementary School, which has designated the day as Bring Your Bike to School Day. After a presentation, student riders will escort the tour riders to Campbell Way as they begin their trek to Sayward and points south. A bike rodeo will follow at school.

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September 21 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees host Comox Valley, 12:15 p.m., Port Hardy; Eagles bantams host Victoria, 2:30 p.m., Port Hardy.

Stock cars Tri-Port Motor Sports Club hosts points series racing at TriPort Speedway, 6 p.m.

Concession, kids play area. $5 adults, $3 teens, $2 under 12 and seniors.

September 21-22 Motocross Vancouver Island Motocross season points series races at Seven Mile Track. 9:30 a.m. start both days; concession. Tickets $10, $5 youth Saturday, $5/$2.50 Sunday.

September 23 Soccer Port Hardy Secondary senior boys at North Island Secondary, Port McNeill, 1:15 p.m.

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Teacher moves into fast lane J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— His participation in this week’s Tour de Victoria cycling event does not qualify him as a marvel of modern science. But Ron Mollinga believes that if he hadn’t taken up cycling for his personal well-being, he may never have beat the epileptic seizures that plagued him for nearly three decades.

Prevented from driving a motor vehicle by his condition, which first struck when he was 22, Mollinga, a 51-year-old teacher at Sunset Elementary School, first took up bike-riding after ballooning from his usual 150 pounds or so to 185 pounds almost a decade ago.

“The doctor said my BMI (body-mass index) was getting up there,” said Mollinga.

“In my mind, I took that as, ‘You’re saying I’m getting fat.’”

So, presented a used mountain bike by his father-in-law, Mollinga began riding the short jaunt from his home to Sunset, which he used to walk. Soon, those rides extended to tours around Port McNeill’s streets and up and down its hills as he noticed he was losing weight and feeling better with himself.

But those rides made the leap from therapeutic to “training” when his doctors said they might have identified a procedure to eliminate once and for all the seizures.

“I was excited when the doctors said surgery was a possibility to cure me,” said Mollinga, who will take part with more than 1,000 other riders Sunday in the 100-kilometre section of the Ryder Hejesdal Tour de Victoria, his first major cycling event. “And I knew the healthier I was, the

Port McNeill teacher Ron Mollinga stands on his pedals during a training ride on Hwy. 19 for this week's Ryder Hejesdal Tour de Victoria cycling event.

J.R. Rardon Below, Mollinga relaxes with his bike before going out on a ride.

Lesa Mollinga with Vancouver Island better chance I had of cycle — sort of a cross Health Authority. coming through the between a road cycle “That was the best and a mountain bike operation.” birthday present any- — and who often joins So Mollinga, a teachone could get,” Lesa Ron on his long rides er at Sunset Elementary said. “And every day on Hwy. 19.

School, stepped up his with no seizures was riding, getting a newer, “I saw how physilike another victory. cally fit he was and faster road cycle and After one month, it was how good he felt,” said cranking up his riding like, yahoo! Then there Lesa. “And now I find to be in the best possiwas another month, my muscle tone is betble physical condition and another month.” for what can only be ter, my cardio is better, And as the seizure- and I’m losing weight. described as brain surfree months piled up, Overall, my health is gery, which was underan interesting thing better and I have less taken in two stages happened to Ron. He stress.” over an 11-day period was awarded a driver’s in January of 2012.

That’s music to Ron’s license he had not been ears. He makes a point Following an alphaable to use since he of noting this weekbet soup of tests over was 22, but what he end’s ride in Victoria is several years — MRI, most wanted to do was not a race, but a “ride”.

CAT scan, WATA test — doctors identi- forming as a musician “In the 11 days I was ride his bike. Ride it And, while he likes the fied as many as three — his avocation out- in the hospital under farther. Ride it faster. speed and competi“vascular malforma- side of teaching — or observation, they And along the way, tiveness of cycling, he tions” on the surface of on his mountain bike, recorded 150 seizures,” he became a staunch would just like to see advocate for cycling.

Mollinga’s brain that on which he suffered he said. as many people as posHe got new gear. He sible take advantage of most likely were caus- several crashes.

Following the tests, ing his seizures.

In January of 2012, two of the malforma- moved from riding the its benefits.

His affliction was not he took leave from his tions were removed streets of Port McNeill “I’m 51 years old, the dramatic, full-body, job and went in for and blood vessels reat- to Highway 19. His and I’m in better shape grand mal seizure, but the procedure, which tached. After 14 days in rides now may take than I was when I was rather petit mal sei- involved removal of his hospital, Mollinga was him to Port Alice, Port 20,” he said. “Anybody zures, debilitating in skull in two sections released and has been Hardy, Beaver Cove. can do this, and anyHundreds of kilome- body can benefit from their own way as they and the implanting of seizure-free since. left him conscious but electrodes directly into “I left the hospital on tres a week, in fact. it.”

He even made a unable to function nor- his brain as doctors Lesa’s 50th birthday,” After all, it’s just mally in front of his monitored Mollinga he said of his wife, an believer of Lesa, who cycling. It’s not brain classroom, while per- for nearly two weeks. administrative assistant has since got a Metro surgery.

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Motocross madness back for final run Gazette staff SEVEN MILE TRACK— Competitive dirt-bike racing returns to the North Island’s track this weekend as TriPort Motocross host the 12th and 13th points series events on the Vancouver Island Motocross Series Schedule Saturday and Sunday.

Action begins at 9:30 a.m. both days, with competition across levels ranging from pre-schoolers on 50cc bikes to veterans in the plus-40 classification.

Saturday’s event includes Bryan Whitcomb peels off a visor protector two sets of motos, the first during a muddy motocross race at Seven Mile from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Track during racing in May. J.R. Rardon and, following a brief lunch

break, another from 1-4 p.m.

Sunday’s session is a single moto, running in the 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. slot.

Riders are expected from each of the VIMX clubs, located in Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Campbell River and Tri-Port. The season wraps up with the final round and banquet Oct. 13 in Campbell River.

A concession trailer will be on-site both days.

Admission for Saturday’s double-race session is $10 for adults; $5 for children.

On Sunday, tickets are halfpriced at $5 for adults and $2.50 for children.

Dan Nikirk takes a jump while the pack give chase during a moto at Seven Mile Motocross Track in May. The track host a pair of Vancouver Island points series events this weekend.

Track title on the line in finale

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Having enjoyed its largest turnout of drivers and cars in several years over the past month, the Tri-Port Motor Sports Club is planning to pull out all the stops this Saturday when it wraps up its 2014 track points championship series at Tri-Port Speedway.

Time-ins begin at 6 p.m., followed by a trophy dash, two heat races and a main event.

Reigning track champion Glen Day has all but clinched a repeat title by building up a big lead over teammate and former champion Daniel Hovey. But organizers will give fans a bonus with a “Last Driver Standing” main event to wrap up Saturday’s show.

The first 20 laps of the main will be held as a traditional points race. At that point, racing will continue, with drivers continuing to amass points for laps until forced to the pits.

Once a car leaves the track it may not return, and the race ends when only one car remains running.

“There will have to be some strategy involved,” said Darlene

AUTO RACING Tri-Port Speedway Series Points Races Sept. 7 Fast time: Daniel Hovey.

Trophy Dash: Brock Shore.

Heat 1: 1. Shore; 2. Hovey; 3. Cody Robbins.

Heat 2: 1. Glen Day; 2.

Robbins; 3. Hovey.

Main event: 1. Day; 2.

Shore; 3. Robbins; 4. Ryan Doyle; 5. Hovey; 6. Steven Demoe.

Glen Day (77) leads out of the turn during last month's Dust Bowl race meet at Tri-Port Speedway.

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Cartwright, longtime track volunteer.

“They’ll have to consider fuel conservation along with everything else.”

On Sept. 7, in the last points series race, Hovey posted the fast qualifying time and earned top points for the evening. But he was hardly able to dent the overall lead of Day, who won both the second heat and the main event.

Day sits at 837 points for the season, with Hovey next at 605 and Brock Shore third with 530 points.

Shore won both the trophy dash and the first heat in the Sept.

7 event.

Tickets for this week-

end’s racing are $5 for adults, $3 for teens and

$2 for children and seniors.

Season points 1. Day, 837; 2. Hovey, 605; 3. Shore, 530; 4. Jared Breitkreitz, 394; 5. Doyle, 373; 6. Paul Weeks (4), 299; 7. Robbins, 268; 8.

Demoe, 163; 9. Weeks (44), 136.

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Rep hockey under way J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— When Andrew Laming agreed to take on the post of head coach for the North Island Eagles rep hockey program, he figured he’d landed a fairly cushy gig.

That all changed this summer when nearly 80 North Island youth hockey players turned out for spots on four competitive teams.

“When I took on the job, the talk was we’d have one rep team — maybe,” said Laming.

“We’re off to a good start.”

The large and, frankly, surprising, turnout means the Eagles will field all four competitive-level squads — midget, bantam, peewee and atom development — for just the second time in five years.

Two weeks of tryouts wrapped up at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy last weekend, and the first round of “tiering” games, to determine competitive divisions for the coming season.

Play begins this Saturday when the peewees host Comox at 12:15 p.m. and the bantams host Victoria at 2:30, both games in Port Hardy.

The Eagles draw players from the Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill minor hockey associations, which has included players from Woss, Sointula and, in recent years, an increasing turnout from Alert Bay. Because of the uncertainly of turnout in the weeks leading up to tryouts, coaching slots for the upper age groups were only finalized in the days leading up to the start of practices. Dan Slater, a first-time rep coach, takes the helm for the midgets, though he has experienced support from D’arcy Deacon of Port Hardy and former rep midget assistant Rob Brittain of Port McNeill.

Ray Bono of Port McNeill steps in as head coach of an

Cameron Grant, left, pressures Sean Pineda in the corner during a team scrimmage of the North Island Eagles bantam hockey squad on the final day of tryouts Saturday.

intriguing atom development club. With six returning players from last year’s surprising newcomer team and the addition of several skilled first-years making the leap from the novice level, the atoms shape up as impact players in Vancouver Island’s recreation division.

Marty Gage of Port Hardy moves up from atom coach to lead the peewees this season.

He’ll keep six standouts from his 201213 atom development club, most of whom played on a successful spring traveling team from Vancouver Island, to mix with returning secondyear players from last year’s peewee team.

The team that may have been the biggest question mark coming into the current season, is the 13-14-year-old bantams. The team will be coached by Boni Sharpe of Port McNeill, who has coached an all-girls Tri-Port team for the past two years — first as peewees in 201112 and then as bantams last season. She had planned to coach her core group of five North Island bantam girls on a North Island squad filled with players from elsewhere on the Island and Lower Mainland, but the loss of several Powell River players due to unworkable ferry schedules shut down her proposed girls team.

Instead, the five local girls tried out for — and made — the Eagles bantam team, which did not compete last year due to low turnout at tryouts.

“If my girls couldn’t play on their own team, I wanted them to have a chance to keep their skills up at a competitive level,” said Sharpe.

“I encouraged them to try out, and they all made the (bantam) team.

“We’re sort of a mixed bag of beans.”

The Eagles bantams are a blend of the aforementioned girls — Emma Mitchell, Kerrigan Sharpe and Mercedes Trevor of Port McNeill and Rebecca Spafford and Tiffany Watson of Port Alice — several second-year bantams whose last experience

with contact hockey came as peewees with the Eagles two years ago, and a number of first-year bantams seeing contact hockey for the first time.

“It’s rare, but not unprecedented, for a woman to coach at this level,” Laming said, noting the posting of Port McNeill’s Liza Furney as an Eagles coach in the 200708 season. “There’s going to be a huge learning curve for those (bantam) kids, and a huge learning curve for the coaching staff.

“But that’s our goal across the association.

We want to make it a learning experience for all the kids, but also to keep it fun.

We want to make it so no kid wants to quit hockey.”

Riley Heemels winds up for a slap shot during a practice of the North Island Eagles midget hockey team Saturday at Don J.R. Rardon Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy.

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Forestry week on tap Gazette staff Public presentations on invasive species, particularly knotweed, will take place

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next week as part of National Forest Week.

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Public Notice Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, Council may by bylaw exempt land or improvements or both from taxation. The Council of the District of Port Hardy will give consideration for a proposed Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw at their Council Meeting, on Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Office, 7360 Columbia Street for the following property for the 2013 taxation year.

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Lot 3, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,270.30

644045

4-1261 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Lot 4, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,270.30

644046

5-1261 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Lot 5, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,270.30

644047

6-1261 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Lot 6, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,270.30

644048

7-1261 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Lot 7, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,270.30

644050

9 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 9, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,092.78

644051

10 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 10, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,215.22

644052

11 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 11, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,200.65

644053

12 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 12, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,409.59

644054

13 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 13, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,416.34

644055

14 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 14, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,513.01

644056

15 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 15, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,453.41

644057

16 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 16, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,484.86

644058

17 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 17, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,453.41

644059

18 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 18, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,416.34

644060

19 Copper Crescent Port Alice, BC

Lot 19, Plan VIS6765, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,419.69

723000

1057 Matsqui Ave. Port Alice, BC

Lot 22, Plan 19973, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$5,680.73

80000070

7-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #7, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #6875, Rupert Land District

$1,394.54

80000160

16-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #16, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #7539, Rupert Land District

$1,397.36

80000190

19-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #19, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #20515, Rupert Land District

$4,161.93

80000240

24-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #24, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #20948 Rupert Land District

$1,242.84

80000420

42-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #42, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #30076, Rupert Land District

$9,879.92

80000450

45-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #45, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #4133, Rupert Land District

$1,279.03

80000680

68-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #68, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #33842, Rupert Land District

$1,852.43

80000743

74-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #74, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #94143, Rupert Land District

$1,203.42

80000940

94-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #94, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #52879, Rupert Land District

$1,821.63

236000

District of Port Hardy

Estimated total exemption from Municipal taxes

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Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the Property Transfer Tax Act (Sec. 420 [4]) on the fair market value of the property.

Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the Property Transfer Tax This tax is to be paid at the end of the redemption period when title is transferred to the purchaser.

Act (Sec. 420 [4]) on the fair market value of the property.

This tax is to be paid at the end of the redemption period when title is transferred to the purchaser Gail Lind Gail Lind Property Tax Collector Property Tax Collector Village Port Alice Village of of Port Alice

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SEPTEMBER is There is no safe amount of alcohol, no safe type of alcohol and no safe time to drink during pregnancy.

Fetal Alcohol

Awareness month

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects an estimated nine in every 1,000 infants. And because the wide-ranging symptoms are not always visibly apparent, it is sometimes called an invisible disability.

Yet those who live with FASD face life-long challenges that most of us don’t ever have to worry about. ➢ They often have difficulty finishing high school, building strong and long-lasting relationships or holding down a job. ➢ They can be overwhelmed by day-to-day life challenges. ➢ They often need help integrating into society.

FASD has no preferred ethnicity, gender or social class, and it exists in communities throughout the world, including yours.

That’s why it’s so important that we, as a province, come together to support women to be healthy and have healthy pregnancies, and to recognize those who live with FASD every day of their lives.

distributed to parent support agencies and other health and women’s organizations throughout the province.

Government and community partnerships help ensure FASD supports are available throughout B.C. for affected children and families. These include assessment and diagnosis for children; personalized assistance and information for families; information for teachers and school district staff to help address the needs of students with FASD; prenatal and postpartum support for expectant mothers; support for at-risk mothers to promote healthy pregnancies; and a Personalized Supports Initiative that gives adults with FASD access to services.

To mark FASD Prevention and Support Month, awareness brochures and posters are featured in all 195 BC Liquor Stores throughout the province as a poignant reminder that it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure babies are given a healthy start in life. Materials are available year-round in BC Liquor stores and online and are widely

Alcohol and pregnancy don’t mix.

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th.

Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOL WE CAN HELP Port McNeill-Mon and Fri 8pm Room 3 at the old school.

375 Shelly Crescent.

Call Greg 250-949-0153 or Rick 250-230-4555. SointulaThur 7:30pm at the Sointula Medical Centre. 25 2nd St. Call Annie 604-250-7085.

LOST iPOD 4th generation.

A nice lady picked my son up, walking on Byng Rd, Tues.

Sept 3. His iPod may have fallen out of his pocket in your car. (grey). iPod is in blue case with another blue case under it. If found please call 250-230-7940 or 250-9497940. Darlene or Patrick Oneil.

GET FREE Vending machines Can earn $100,000+ per year.

All cash. Retire in just 3 years.

Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website www.tcvend.com

FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS In Port Alice-Tues at 7:30 pm in room 101 of the community center. NA welcome. Call Deb or Bob at 250-284-3558 for more info.

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.

MT Cain Alpine Park Society ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7:00 p.m. Friday September 20th, 2013 Mount Cain Day Lodge Work party scheduled for Saturday, September 21st Volunteers are also needed September 20 & 22 Any ques-

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tions email info@mountcain.com

INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides complaint resolution services for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca.

You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/13

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

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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 “Everyone welcome�

Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243

11/13

LOCAL CRISIS LINE 24/7 Port Hardy (250)949-6033 Alert Bay/Kingcome (250)974-5326

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOUND: LARGE sum of money. Call to claim & where it might have been lost. Call 250-949-7060 Tues-Fri 9:30am-5pm.

ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

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 Scott Whittemore 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 Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/13

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • 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

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

Weston Bakeries is looking for an independent distributor for the Campbell River and Port Hardy regions. Must be physically fit with prior business experience. Contact Cory for more details, 1-250-580-0135 Asking price $115,000.

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Kitchen Staff All kitchen staff - cook, line cook, chef.

Experience preferred but willing to train the right person.

Please apply in person at 8700 Hastings St or email: sportybar@icloud.com

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

11/13

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORSHIP

NOW HIRING

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

We currently have the following openings:

ed Millwright Nanaimo Planning Administrative Assistant Grapple Yarder Gold River Port Hooktender Alberni Heavy Duty Mechanic North Island Heavy Duty Mechanic Log Loader Operator Gold River North Island Optimization Road Supervisor Foreman Port Alberni Property Manager Vancouver Woss Road Foreman Gold River Scale Specialist Steel HooktenderCove Gold River PortSpar McNeill/Beaver Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers t package. If you cations that we are looking for, dence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

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.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Looking for a NEW job? www.bcjobnetwork.com

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

THERE’S A Critical demand for qualified Medical Transcriptionists in Canada. Enroll today with CanScribe and be working from home in one year. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

LOCAL ELECTRICAL contractor requires experienced office clerk.

Must have good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Reception duties, data input in various programs, invoicing, typing of quotations and correspondence. Excellent phone skills required. Must have own transportation.

Fax resume to 250-949-9230 or email to: kkelec@cablerocket.com

HELP WANTED ACCENTUS IS hiring experienced Medical Transcriptionists to work from home. Candidates must have 1 year of acute care experience. Apply today!

Send resume to: hr@accentus.ca SEEKING EDITOR. Peak Publishing publishes The Powell River Peak Wednesday subscription newspaper, Friday TMC, Weekend Shopper and an online edition. Send resumes to Joyce Carlson, publisher@prpeak.com. Closing date: October 4, 2013.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

PORT HARDY CHEVRON is hiring 2 F/T, Pmt, Gas Bar Cashiers for 8905 Granville St, Port Hardy, BC, VON 2P0. $10.30/hr. Rotating shifts: day, night, weekends, Stat holidays. Duties: Greet customers, identify price of goods and receive payments. Wrap or place merchandise in bags and any other duty as instructed by the Manager.

Apply in person or email to: ss0992@chevronretail.ca

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Hydraulic Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Chasers • Hooktenders • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Camp Cooks •Camp Bull Cooks Fulltime camp with union rate/benefits.

Please send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Operations Technician Alterra’s 40% owned Toba Montrose General Partnership (TMGP) is operating the East Toba River and Montrose Creek run of river hydroelectric plants north of Powell River.

TMGP is seeking a qualified individual to join our current team of Operations Technicians who are responsible for the operation of the East Toba and Montrose facilities. An emphasis will be placed on hiring a qualified local resident and/or a First Nations partner.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HELP WANTED

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Previous experience in a hydroelectric generating station and/or performing operations and maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment in a large industrial plant; specifically: • Maintenance of turbines, valves and hydraulic systems • Operating experience of High Voltage Transmission systems • Operating experience of Process Control systems Proven ability to lead others in challenging environments; First Aid Level 1 or higher (or willingness to obtain); A valid B.C. Driver’s License; Physically fit with full colour vision; Trades qualification as an Electrician is required.

In addition, strong interpersonal and communications skills are essential. The successful incumbent will be self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently. An appreciation for working in a remote environment is essential.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes extended health benefits. Camp accommodation (room and board) as well as travel to and from site is provided by TMGP. The successful incumbent will work a shift roster of seven days on site, seven days off.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae with full details of qualifications and experience by email to resumes@alterrapower.ca noting ‘Operations Technician’ in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until September 29, 2013.

Further information about Alterra may be found on our website: www.alterrapower.ca.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

SPORTING GOODS

HELP WANTED

POOL TABLE and accessories in very good condition.

4’x8’ $400. Ph: 250-949-9826

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications: •

HELP WANTED

1.877.835.6670

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Alterra Power Corp. is a leading global renewable energy company. Alterra manages seven power plants totaling 616 MW of capacity, including two geothermal facilities in Iceland, a geothermal plant in Nevada, a solar facility in Ontario, and British Columbia’s largest run-of-river hydro facility and largest wind farm. The company’s 302 MW share of production capacity generates approximately 1,400 GWh of clean power annually. Alterra also has an extensive portfolio of exploration and development projects, a skilled international team of developers, explorers, builders and operators to support its growth plans.

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TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL Position: TREASURER The Town of Port McNeill is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Treasurer. Reporting to the Administrator, you will be responsible for the overall financial management of the municipality. Duties include: budgeting, preparation of financial reports, insurance and claims, cash flow management, tax and utility rate setting and collection, and internal financial control.

(Texas USA Best Buy) Own a 20 acre ranch in booming Texas, only $395 per acre, $99 per month, Financing & brochure avail., 1-800-875-6568

APARTMENT/CONDOS Coal Harbour: Large clean 3 bdrm apt. Includes WiFi $600/mo plus hydro. Pics and info avail on Craig’s List Comox or call 250-710-6464.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

The successful candidate will have a proven record of leadership in a similar position, excellent communication abilities; a teamwork approach coupled with a desire to strengthen the financial position of this unique community. The successful candidate should have a proven record in municipal accounting, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in local government and a good working knowledge of relevant local government legislation. Familiarity with the Muniware municipal accounting system would be an asset.

Please forward your resume, no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 23, 2013 to the attention of:

Sue Harvey, Administrator Email to pmassist@telus.net • Mail to: Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or deliver by hand to 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill, BC All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

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Cameron Dyck cracks Pheora Waddell of Porta smile at the Terry Fox Run last McNeill, four months, weekend in Port Hardy. enjoyed the Farmer’s Market during theAMount O’Toole Waddington Fall Fair Saturday.

To find out how I can help you increase sales, give me a call at

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HOUSES FOR SALE PORT McNEILL. 5-BDRM Double-wide with basement, 5 bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms. View, private fenced yard. $159,900.

250-956-4009.

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OCEANVIEW COTTAGES for rent in Port Hardy

Includes satellite TV, internet, jacuzzi bath, No pets.

(250)949-7939 PORT HARDY 2 bdrm trailer on its own lot. Excellent condition, private back yard.

Boat/RV parking. $99,000.

Contact Gary 250-949-8684.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS

Sept. 21 & 22: 477 Coal Harbour Rd-4 plex. 9am-3pm. Motivated vendor $225,000. Must sell. Pics & info avail at Craig’s List Comox.

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent.

Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $283.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

TOWNHOUSES

THE PALMS RV Resort www.yumapalmsrvresort.com Rated top 2% in America. 6-54-3 monthly specials. Starting at $637.50 month. (plus Tax/Elec.) Toll Free: 1-855PALMS-RV (1-855-725-6778)

PORT HARDY Seawind Estates 2 bdrms, partially furnished. $725/mo incld’s hydro.

Call 250-230-1854.

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RENTALS

SEAWIND ESTATES town home. 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath. W/D, large yard. Ref. req. Avail Sept 30. $825/mth. Call 250-9497079 before 7pm.

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses.

Professional building. 3 bdrm & 2 bdrm available. 250-949-0192.

Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available.

Well maintained secure & quiet buildings.

Close to shopping.

Friendly onsite resident managers.

Lisa & Richard.

Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com PORT HARDY Renovated 3 bdrm condo, secure building & caretaker on site. N/P, N/S. Avail. immediately. Heat & hot water incl. $750/mo. Ref. req.

250-949-7085 leave message.

AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

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PORT MCNEILL 3 Bdrm townhouse. Avail Oct 1st.

Ocean view. 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

New Management 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

Call 250-956-3526.

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.

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include F/S, W/D, pots and pans, towels and linens. Clean, comfy, quiet, reno’d, repainted and upgraded.

Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Sept 1. $850 inclds hydro or $650 + hydro with a 1 year lease. 1-250-949-8855. More info at www.twoceans.com

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court.

Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

TRUCKS & VANS 2003 FORD Ranger 184,000kms, box liner, reg. serviced. $2500 firm. Call Lew at 250-949-7432.

MARINE BOATS BE SURE to see First Lady before haul out Sep 30 (winter storage). Diesel 36’ cruiser, sleeps 5, hyd’s, elec’s & inverted AC. Grand wheelhouse $145,000.

Ph/Fx 250-2484495.

FOR SALE. CATALINA 27 Great cruising sailboat, very forgiving and easy to handle single handed. All new electronics including GPS chart plotter, VHF radio wired in for emergency GPS location, compass and heavy duty auto helm. New deck lights, new carpet, swim grid and fresh bottom paint. Newer 9.9 Honda with very low hours. Stove, cabin heater, battery, gas detector/shut off, safety equipment, head, fresh water tank, ice box, BBQ, swing out nav station, 8& skiff. Moorage is at Salmon Point and paid in full to end of the year. She is ready to sail. $11,000.

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NICS lineup announced

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—With a fiddling clan, a cousin and a couple on the schedule, the North Island Concert Society seems to have hit on a family theme for its 2013-14 season.

During the recent Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair, the society announced a widely varied lineup of five acts for its 16th season of bringing live entertainment to the North Island.

Since wrapping up its last season in April, NICS has built a new, custom-made stage in the Civic Centre through a grant and additional funding assistance from the District of Port Hardy.

The new stage, which replaces the previous sectional panel stage, arrives just in time for the opening act of the new season.

Everything Fitz, a fiddling stepdance combo made up of four Fitzgerald siblings with backing from mom and dad on keyboards and bass guitar, takes the stage Oct. 19. The youngsters, ranging from 20-25 years in age, are well versed not only on fiddles but on mandolin, banjo, drums and more. Expect a mix of styles and a few surprises thrown in when they arrive during a five-stop tour of B.C. Next up is a familiar face to North Island concert patrons.

Vancouver-based guitarist and songwriter Paul Pigat, last seen here backing the gospel vocal trio The Sojourners, returns Nov. 16 in the guise of Cousin Harley, a high-octane, rockabilly troubadour at the wheel of a three-man combo. This show won’t be for the faint of heart — if you’ve been subject in the past to toe-tapping, knee slap-

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Vancouver guitarist Paul Pigat, who appeared with The Sojourners during the 2011-12 North Island Concert Society season, will return with his rockabilly combo, J.R. Rardon Cousin Harley, in November. pin’ or jumping from your seat soloists. Leavened with plenty to hit the dance floor, these guys of humour, this show has something for just about everybody. are likely to trigger a relapse.

After an extended break, the Not into classical piano? No 2013-14 season resumes in the problem … just wait until you new year with one of the origi- see Donnelly work the spoons.

The season closes April 12 nal members of the Canadian Tenors, Ken Lavigne, Feb. 22. with a North Island Concert Backed by his touring band, Society staple — pure, unadulLavigne will unveil a blend of terated Canadiana from awardpop and classical hits and show- winning singer-songwriter John tunes in his touring concert, The Wort Hannam and friends.

Road to Carnegie Hall. It is as Following in the tradition of much a musical theatre perfor- recent NICS standouts Murray mance as a concert, featuring McLaughlin (Lunch at Allen’s), songs and stories to recount Roy Forbes, David Francey and his personal campaign to sing James Keelaghan, the Junoat Carnegie Hall with the New nominated Hannam brings an York Pops orchestra. Fittingly, uncanny ability to tell vivid and Lavigne’s performance takes evocative stories through songs place as part of the concert built around memorable melodies and chord structures. society’s annual dinner show.

Season tickets are $130, or March brings something completely different to the new $110 for students and seniors, Civic Centre stage, in the form and are available at Port Hardy of the Wolak-Donnelly Duo. Museum and Cafe Guido in Port Juno-nominated Canadian pia- Hardy, at The Flower Shoppe in nist and Polish-born clarinetist Port McNeill, and in Port Alice Kornel Wolak unveil their virtu- by calling Gail Neely at 250osity and improvisational skills 284-3927.

Additional info is available at across a range of classical and jazz genres, both in duets and as www.niconcert.ca.

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Port Hardy Community Event ~ Sunday, September 22nd

Meet the riders, head shaves & presentations. Everyone welcome.

1z:00 11:00 at the Recreation Centre in Port Hardy.

Port McNeill Block Party ~ Sunday, September 22nd

Enjoy family fun and BBQ with the Tour de Rock Team.

Takes place at Black Bear Resort. Team arrives at approximately 3:30pm.

To find out more, contact: North Vancouver Island Community Giving Co-ordinator, Patti Mertz.

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