North Island Gazette, May 15, 2014

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Stabbing victim on the mend

May 15, 2014

Gazette staff A 16-year-old North Island girl continues to recuperate in hospital following a savage knife attack last week in Nanaimo.

• Finn’s Funds

Port Alice raises money to aid in child’s medical care.

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• Eye Spy

Dance recital and provincial Highland highlights.

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• Opening Day

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“She’s doing much better,” said the mother of the victim, whose name is withheld under a court publication ban. “She’s slowly but surely making a recovery, and should eventually

make a full recovery.”

The suspect in the attack, Arshil Azim Parekh, 19, was arrested without incident and charged with attempted murder in Nanaimo provincial court

last Wednesday.

The victim was studying at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo at the time of the attack. She had attended North Island Secondary School in Port

McNeill before completing her graduation requirements early and moving to continue her studies.

See page 4 ‘Family shaken’

Protest marks 100 days Aidan O’Toole PORT HARDY—A hundred-strong band of supporters took to the streets last week in a show of solidarity with First Nations protesters at a logging operation on Byng Road.

What began in January as a oneday protest by Kwakiutl members has expanded into a round-the-clock vigil which reached the 100-day mark on May 7.

Island Timberlands, contracting the logging operation, did not respond to requests for comment but previous reports have stated that the company views the site as private land.

The Kwakiutl disagree, citing the Douglas Treaty of 1851 and saying the land was never ceded and the band retains title. That treaty stipulated that lands and waters were to be set aside “for generations to follow” and for use “as formerly.”

A court decision last year upheld a separate Kwakiutl claim under the Douglas Treaty and called on the province to consult with the band on any further private action on the unceded territories. The ruling has since been appealed by the province and band representatives have been critical of the lack of consultation in this case.

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Council closes in on budget

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Council moved within the final step of passing its five-year budget bylaw by approving third reading of the document during its regular meeting May 5.

Final approval was expected during a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening, after the Gazette went to press.

The third and final readings of the FiveYear Budget Bylaw and the 2014 Tax Rate Bylaw were passed largely without comment. Coun. Gaby Wickstrom asked for clarification on tax rates, and treasurer Dan Rodin pointed out that, while rates would rise slightly for most municipal taxpayers, a reduction in assessed values of properties would mean little or no change to tax bills.

“The municipality will garner the same amount of taxes as if the rates hadn’t changed,” Rodin noted.

Paramedic training backed Council voted to waive rental at the Old School so that a Primary Care

Paramedic (PCP) class could be hosted to provide a higher level of training to the North Island’s first responders this year.

“We have 11 people on our staff, and there are only two people with my level of license,” said Claudette Wilson, a PCP licenseholder who lobbied for the in-kind donation so local paramedics would not have to travel for the nine-month training course.

“It costs extra money to bring it to us; we’re asking for in-kind contribution of the facilities to keep our costs down.”

A minimum of 15 students are required to hold the class; Wilson said she has recruited 24 from North Island communities ranging from Holberg to Zeballos.

Council Meeting Port McNeill The course will be part-time, with classes held Friday through Sunday from September through May of 2015, Wilson said.

Mayor Gerry Furney noted there was a precedent to the request.

“When we first acquired the old building, one of the first uses we put it to was ambulance classes, and there’s a definite, positive history with the ambulance service.”

According to the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS), roughly 80 per cent of members province-wide hold the more stringent PCP license, required for critical care cases, while 12 per cent hold the basic Emergency Medical Responder

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Those numbers are basically reversed on the North Island, largely because members are unable to take the nine months required to take the course away from the area.

“This helps us to give a better level of care that we don’t have,” said Wickstrom. “I believe there are others with BC Ambulance who are dedicated and want to take the training, if they don’t have to leave the community.”

Waterfront vendors Council directed staff to begin formulation of a new policy for temporary vendors within the community.

The decision resulted from a request by Carol Ellison, known

as “The Bead Lady”, who requested permission to set up a kiosk on the waterfront beginning in June.

Council generally approved the idea of increasing business opportunities through vendors, but declined Ellison’s request until a comprehensive policy could be established, setting the ground rules for all such vendors who might wish to set up shop.

“That makes us proactive and not reactive,” Coun. Chris Sharpe said of setting a policy. “I, for one, want to support this. I think it brings something to our waterfront; it tells people we’re business-oriented, and welcome to our community.”

Relay ready

Gazette staff Lisa Harrison is looking for a few good givers.

Harrison, who recently stepped down as sales manager for the Gazette, is the new North Island Community Giving Coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society.

She is currently trying to round up both teams and volunteers for the May 31 Relay for Life, which returns to Port McNeill for the first time since 2011.

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May 23 Ready, Set, Learn pirate fun, 10 a.m.-noon, A.J. Elliot School in Sointula. Families with children 2 to 5 years are invited for fun and interactive learning activities. Info, Amanda, 250-949-6618, ext. 2228.

May 24 Hats and High Tea, hosted by the women of Port Alice’s Ocean View Christian Church, Larry Pepper Room at the Community Centre. For more info, call Corrine at 250284-3594 or Chandra, 250-284-3590.

May 26 Ready, Set, Learn event for families with children ages 2-5, 6-7:30 p.m., Eagle View Elementary. Theme is “Teddy Bear Picnic” — children may wear their PJs and bring a favourite stuffy. Info, Amanda, 250-949-6618, ext. 2228.

May 27 Ready, Set, Learn event and parent information session, 6-7:30 p.m., Cheslakees School in Port McNeill.

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Finn Regush is held by parents Darren and Marnie Regush at a fundraiser that took place in Port Alice this month.

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Friends raise funds for Finn

Gazette staff PORT ALICE—The local community rallied to raise more than $3,000 in a fundraiser earlier this month to help cover the cost of medical treatments for a local child.

Finn Regush, son of local RCMP officer, Darren Regush, was diagnosed with a Port Wine Stain birthmark by a dermatologist shortly after he was born.

To date, he has received a combined total of eight laser treatments at BC Children’s Hospital and a hospital in California. The treatments help to lighten his

birthmark and prevent it from growing and darkening. If left untreated, PWS birthmarks can become dark purple, grow papules, bleed and become infected.

Finn is also at risk of developing glaucoma, as the birthmark touches his eyelids.

He is currently being treated in Los Angeles every 4-6 weeks and is responding extremely well. The costs, however, are not covered by any medical insurance, and it is not known how many treatments will be required.

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from page 1 “The company that is there is Island Timberlands,” said Lands Manager Tom Child. “We’ve been saying to them, ‘You can’t be operating like this in our backyards without showing us some respect.’ We have Kwakiutl Title to that land; we have ten different ways of proving that we own that part of our territory.”

To mark the hundredth day of the protest a group, including chiefs and elders, gathered at the Big House in Tsaxis (Fort Rupert) before marching to the site of the protest.

“It has been said, you know, what we’re doing here is fighting for our children,” explained Calvin Hunt.

“Over the years our forests are being depleted, and pretty soon there will be no big cedars to carve our canoes and our totem poles and our masks and our regalia and (no) people learning how to do work in cedar bark; this will all come to an end. If it was not for people like (Chief Coreen Child) heading this up we will have nothing left.”

Supporters join protesters at the logging site on Byng Road Wednesday, May 7, to mark A O’Toole 100 days of protests.

In addition to the falling of the cedar at the site, the Kwakiutl have concerns over the preservation of culturally sensitive areas including traplines and collection sites for medicinal plants.

Of the protesters, Hunt and Chief Child recognized Lucille Brotchie and “our Ojibwe brother,” Dylan Thomas, for their commitment. Thomas has been a stalwart at the site, present for an estimated 90 days of the protest.

“My people signed treaty number one in 1871, which was 20 years after the Douglas Treaty,” he explained.

“To this day we still

Time for chat Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The monthly Speaker’s Corner series resumes at St. John Gualbert Church next Thursday, May 22, with a visit by

Lillian Hunt, left, chats with Colleen McCormick following McCormick’s discussion of B.C. tourism in the monthly Speaker’s Corner series at St. John Gualbert Church in Port McNeill.

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Family shaken by attack and aftermath from page 1 She was stabbed multiple times in an attack that happened shortly before 12:30 a.m. May 6. Several 911 calls reported an assault in progress, a female yelling for help and that a man was seen running from the area.

Officers arrived to find a 16-year-old girl on the 3300 block of Fairway Crescent bleeding from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds.

She was rushed to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Police Dog Services were called to the scene at about 1:20 a.m. from where Cpl. Dean Muir and police dog Arco followed a track to a man a few blocks away on Colwood Road.

The victim underwent emergency surgery and has had two follow-up surgeries in the week since the attack, said her mother.

She remains in hospital receiving further treatment and will require extensive physiotherapy through the coming months.

The parents traveled to Nanaimo to be with their daughter and have been overwhelmed by a steady diet of interviews with RCMP, hospital staff and court

officials.

“It’s been quite eventful,” said the mother.

“It’s overwhelming; this is like stuff you watch on the news.”

A fund has been set up through the Port McNeill branch of CIBC to help offset costs related to the victim’s care. Those wishing to contribute in other communities

“People we don’t even know have been messaging us, from little towns all over the Island.” may contribute at their own branch by asking staff to contact the Port McNeill branch. With the victim unnamed,

refer to the account for the stabbing victim.

“Everyone has been very supportive,” the girl’s mother added.

found within some shrubbery in front of a home on the corner of Colwood Road and Rock City Road shortly before 1:30 p.m., but police have not confirmed it was the actual weapon used in the stabbing.

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Dilbit "no more" Bitumen behaves badly hazard than oil Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part letter written in response to the two-part op-ed by David Black, head of Black Press and of Kitimat Clean (Gazette, Apr. 24, May 1).

Dear editor, Re: Columns by David Black, ‘The greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime’ (April 22) and ‘The Kitimat refinery proposal: safe pipelines, light fuels and B.C. jobs’.

Diluted bitumen – oil sands bitumen diluted with natural gas liquids that allow it to flow – is no more dangerous than other types of crude oil.

Chemically, there’s nothing about diluted bitumen the transportation system cannot be prepared to manage. Whether it moves by pipelines or tankers, diluted bitumen meets all the same specifications and behaves the same as other crude oils.

Oil floats on water if it has an API gravity above water’s 10 degree API gravity. Diluted bitumen has an API gravity of 20-22 degrees. Any type of oil spilled in water, eventually “weathers” and can be driven below the surface by waves or currents.

Diluted bitumen behaves the same way.

There have been several scientific studies completed on diluted bitumen. Earlier this year, the federal government released a research study that demonstrated diluted bitumen floats on salt water – even after

"Chemically, there's nothing about diluted bitumen the transportation system cannot be prepared to manage." evaporation and exposure to light.

The study was commissioned

by Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada as part of the government’s plan to implement a worldclass prevention, preparedness and response regime for marine transportation. Results of the study will be used to inform spill responders and help guide more research.

Our industry is focused on responsible development of Canada’s resources. We welcome transparency on our safety and environmental performance, based on sound science.

As producers, we transport oil with care and attention at all times. We expect all transportation providers to deliver safe services in a responsible manner.

Greg Stringham Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Calgary

Dear editor, In a letter to this paper Greg Stringham, on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths.

He states that dilbit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infinitely more so than refined fuels like diesel and gasoline.

What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from, goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when there is sediment present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing.

It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink.

Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance.

All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, which is why the We’ve are got here, fun toand spare! whales shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment

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way forward is to build a green from the bottom in storms.

"Why hard Dilbit will is sinkitinso our waters if there isfor a spill ourandoilit will harden up like caulking mateindustry to see that rial on beaches and the interway forward tidal the zone. The intertidal zone includes large mud in is to build a flats green the midcoast because the refinery ... and tidal range is more than 20 gain acceptance for feet there. How would we ever a safe pipeline?" get them clean again?

Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refinery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever. That is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous value-add for BC. Canada’s oil industry needs a west coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against Northern Gateway’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers.

A refinery is economically viable. Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the

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refinery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50%, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline?

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Dancer makes nationals Gazette staff Abigail McCorquodale of Team Charlton Highland Dancers last week became the first North Islander to successfully qualify to represent B.C. at the Canadian Inter-provincial Highland Dancing Championships later this year. She earned the BC Team spot by finishing as third runner-up during the B.C. Closed Provincial Championships in Vancouver last weekend. McCorquodale, who lives in Port Hardy, will be competing in the 7 & under 10 Championship against the best dancers from each province in the country.

Another North Island dancer, Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill, was also successful in placing as the first alternate representative in the 10 & under 12 years championship class.

Abigail McCorquodale, left, the first North Island qualifier to the National Highland Dance championships, is joined by teacher Teresa Charlton after earning third runnerup honours at last week’s provincial fin Photo submitted als.

Emily Walker of instructed these dancPort Hardy com- ers since they were peted and was suc- three to four years old, cessful in attaining a and was very pleased judges’ placing. Only with this weekend’s the top six dancers in outcome.

“These girls have each group are ranked within a championship worked very hard to event.

Teresa Charlton, who has been teaching highland dance on the North Island for the last nine years, has

achieve this level of dancing,” Charlton said. “This is a fantastic result and I am very happy that we will have a North Island representative at the Canadian Championships for the first time ever this year.”

Team Charlton Highland Dancers have studios in Port Hardy and Port McNeill, with about 50 active students. Many North Island dancers compete on the Island and around Western Canada. A group of local dancers will be travelling to Richmond, B.C. in July to compete in the Scotdance Canada Championship Series, which takes place in conjunction with the Canadian Inter-provincial Championship.

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In Memory of Ken Thompson On May 8th so many years ago, A baby boy was born and I loved him so!

In the jolly jumper he’d bound high off the floor!

As he watched his older brother out the front door.

His heart was big, he wore it on his sleeve, He was a friend to all, a refuge, a reprieve.

He loved and lost many times...

Would give the shirt off his back, or his last dime.

He was handy, funny, had a natural way, Everything he put his hand to always turned out ok.

“Born to be wild” should have been his theme song, He lived life hard, he was gentle yet strong.

Two boys are left to carry on his name, And none of us will ever be the same.

I’m thankful I had a son like you, You made life fuller, ah yes, it’s true.

Goodbye, to my best friend of 49 years.

Love, Steve

Now I sit on your bench and remember, You and your Dad in the boat together.

“See that one jump?!” I hear you say, And I know, my son, I’ll see you again someday.

We love you Grandma, Hope this poem helps you remember Ken fondly.

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Above: From left, Dawn Briscoe, Shayna Wigman, Aija Nelson and Estella Collins perform a modern dance number during the Portside Academy of Performing Arts dance recital at Sunset Elementary School last weekend. Below: From left, Emily Nurmi, Kylie MacGregor, Kailah Tait and Lillian Paul-Wiks perform a beach party dance. More at northislandgazette.com. J.R. Rardon

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Hillbillys blank Rangers in opener

Gazette staff HYDE CREEK— Jason West and Ivan Hall combined on a six-hit shutout and Richard Balcke drove in a pair of runs with a double and a triple Saturday as the Hyde Creek Hillbillys belatedly opened the 2014 North Vancouver Island Baseball League season with a 7-0 win over the Port McNeill Rangers at the local ballpark.

The Hyde Creek Hurlers were bailed out by some nifty defence from their teammates, who turned three double plays to nullify any Rangers’ scoring threats.

The season had been scheduled to open one week earlier, but a rebuild of the diamond’s infield by an assortment of Hillbilly volunteers was not yet complete. With the Port Hardy Cubs unable to play their scheduled 5 p.m. game Saturday, Port McNeill and Hyde Creek instead met at 1 p.m. under brilliant sun for a makeup of the

a scoreless sixth for the Rangers.

Sointula tournament The NVIBL will take a break this weekend for the annual Sointula Invitational Baseball Tournament, held at the community field each May Long Weekend from Saturday through Monday.

The tourney actually kicks off with an entertaining kids game Friday evening, followed by contests Hyde Creek Hillbillys second baseman Warren Henderson reaches for a throw as Port between local clubs McNeill Rangers baserunner Keith Balcke approaches the bag during Saturday's NVIBL and several that visit J.R. Rardon from the Comox season opener at Hyde Creek Ballpark. previous weekend’s scooted home with the base of the left-field the final seven batters Valley. The feature postponement. unearned game-winner. fence providing the big he faced to earn the event is the traditional grudge match between Port McNeill pitcher The Hillbillys broke blow. Chad Bell added save.

Two of the Rangers’ the two Sointula rivals, Harold Hosken actu- the game open in the an RBI single, and ally had the better bottom of the fourth, Jason West and Ryan hits actually came the Young Guns and of things in the early batting around and Rushton also had hits from Keith Balcke, the Old Guys.

The tourney is a funborrowed from Hyde going, holding the reaching the five-run in the inning.

Hyde Creek closed Creek for the day to fill draiser for the Malcolm Hillbillys hitless until limit to push their lead Recreation Balcke led off the third to 6-0. Hosken hurt his out the scoring with a out the Port McNeill Island and inning with a triple cause by walking four single run in the fifth roster. Hosken added Association deep to the opposite batters in the frame and on back-to-back dou- two hits and also includes both traditionfield. Hosken struck one run scored when a bles by Mike Scott and struck out 10 in five al concession and an innings of work. Rob oyster/shrimp bar, as out the next two bat- botched rundown led Rushton.

West struck out five Kenny finished up with well as a beer garden. ters and seemed poised to an error.

But the Hillbillys batters to pick up the to dodge trouble, but Tom Cessford’s infield also did some hit- season’s first win. Hall grounder was mis- ting, with Balcke’s threw the last three played and Balcke two-run double to the innings and struck out

Racing returns to North Island motocross track

Gazette staff SEVEN MILE— Utilizing a free, onetime promotion, the Tri-Port Motorbike and ATV club is inviting North Islanders to enjoy high-flying motocross racing action at no charge when the Vancouver Island Motocross Association hosts a pair of Island season series races at the local track this weekend.

Events five and six on the VIMX season series are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Seven Mile Track between Port McNeill and Port Hardy, across from Seven Mile Landfill.

The two days of racing — and a Friday evening practice session — will bring riders from clubs across the Island to challenge their North Island counterparts.

For this weekend only, the Tri-Port Motocross club is offering free admission to determine how many local fans are interested in attending.

Racing begins at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Awards will be presented following Sunday’s final motos.

A concession will be open, and paid flagging positions are available.

For more info, contact Mark at 250-956-9873.

Jason Abernethy of Port McNeill takes a jump during an early season motocross race in Campbell River.

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Raymond was predeceased by his parents Carl and Jessie Mae Bjorge, his sisters Aleta, Myrtle, Thelma, and brother Cliff. A celebration of Raymond’s life will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 11:00 am in the Chapel at Menno Hospital 32945 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pacific Parkinsons Research Centre at UBC.

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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 11/14

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

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North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909 Sunday Masses St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

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

For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/14

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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 11/14

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

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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

The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for a Public Works Gardener A detailed job description and qualifications may be obtained from the Port McNeill Town Office at 1775 Grenville Place, or on the Town’s website at www.portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Thursday May 29, 2014 at the Town Office.

Please apply in writing with resume to: Administrator, Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0; or fax with cover letter to 250-956-4300; or email reception.portmcneill@telus.net

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

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 11/14

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PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/14

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PURCHASER Orca Sand & Gravel, is located in Port McNeill and is one of the North Island’s leading industrial employers. We produce and ship high grade construction materials to west coast US markets.

Qualifications: r Recognized technical training and certification or 3-5 years experience in a warehousing environment r Experience in sourcing and purchasing heavy industry materials and equipment, and inventory management r Experience working with an inventory control system (GuideTI or similar software) r Demonstrated strong communication and computer skills r Good understanding and experience working within budget constraints r Demonstrated familiarity and compliance with all relevant safety policies and regulations r Ability to work with minimal supervision r Grade 12 education or equivalent r Overhead crane and forklift experience is an asset r Ability to safely lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and to climb on and off mobile and stationary equipment The regular hours of work for this position will be Monday to Friday, eight hours per day, or as determined by production and shipping requirements.

This position offers a full benefits package with a competitive wage based on experience and qualifications.

If you meet these qualifications and want to work with a leading North Island employer, we invite you to deliver or forward your resume to: Orca Sand & Gravel 6505 Island Highway P.O. Box 699 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Fax: 604 628 3354 emailto: resumes@orcasand.ca

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HELP WANTED HAIDA WAY PUB is looking for a bartender/server. Serving it Right required. Drop off your resume at the front desk or see Christine in the office after 1pm.

MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our post mill and treating plant in Princeton, BC. Must have a minimum of 10 years maintenance experience on a variety of production and mobile equipment, with strong skills in welding, hydraulics and basic electrical work. Experience in a mill environment preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Benefits include excellent wage, health spending account and profit sharing.

Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email mcmike@xplornet.ca Please visit our website at www.pwppost.com for further information on the company.

Mount Waddington Literacy Now Committee is seeking a Part Time Grant Seeker for approximately 5 hours per week.

Responsibilities: • Find funding for our community projects • Work closely with the Literacy Outreach Coordinators • Report to the Literacy Now Steering Committee Knowledge and Skills: • Strong written communication skills • Ability to meet deadlines. • Knowledge of fundraising information sources. • Strong contributor in team environments QualiďŹ cations: • Training and experience with grant writing. • Experience working in deadline-driven environments.

Salary: $25.00 per hour for up to 20 hours in a month.

Deadline for Applications: May 16, 2014 For more information on the position please contact Kathy Martin martinkt@telus.net or 250-956-3456 SETO’S WOK & GRILL is looking for a P/T Server, F/T short order cook, and a F/T dishwasher. Apply in person.

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset), Camp Bull cooks. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: Boom men, Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers, Hydraulic Log Loader Operator, Processor Operators, Chasers, Coastal Certified Hand Fallers, Machists,Millwright,Heavy Duty Mechanics.

Fulltime with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

TRADES, TECHNICAL Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years.

Civil Technologist diploma required.

Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Proficiency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a valid BC driver’s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 pm, to: Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca.

Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

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PORT HARDY #61 Highview TP. Completely renovated, CSA electrical certification, certified woodstove with baseboard heat, new insulation and drywall. Other details are posted at the trailer. Starting at $68,000 obo. Call 250-9495131 or 250-902-9114.

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TOWNHOUSE . #2-2697 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Quiet strata complex, convenient to schools and hospital. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home, approx. 1250 sq.ft. Open plan main floor.

Kitchen with built-in dishwasher, fridge, stove. Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet, storage room, laundry alcove with full-sized washer/dryer. Electric baseboard heat. Single attached garage with remote controlled door opener. Tidy, fenced back yard with patio, greenhouse and tool shed. Price reduced to $144,500. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-956-9875 or email: windonthemoon3@hotmail.com for appointment to view.

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PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft.

LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

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FUEL/FIREWOOD WE ARE looking for young enthusiastic carriers to expand our current paper routes in PORT HARDY, PORT MCNEILL, HYDE CREEK and PORT ALICE. A great way to gain experience with your first job and to earn a little extra spending money! Call the office at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

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PORT HARDY: Airport Rd. 2 bdrm, quiet. NS/NP. Refs. $550. Call 250-949-6319.

Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites!

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.

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PORT HARDY 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 or 250-949-8501

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Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $850 inclds hydro or $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1bdrm furnished •1 bdrm suites Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PORT MCNEILL: Large 3 bdrm, tri-plex suite. No loud music/parties, good view, close to town and schools. $700/mo. Call Oley at 250956-2682 or John at 604-5810574.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

MODULAR HOMES NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bdrm Oceanfront modular in Coal Harbour. $650./mo.

Call (250) 286-0880.

PORT HARDY 3 bdrms, 1 bath on own corner lot. #105 Cedar Hts. TAP. Storage shed, workshop, fenced backyard, 2 car parking. $66,900.

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

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RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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

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SUITES, LOWER PORT HARDY Ground level entry 2 bedroom suite, 6 appliances, Beaver Harbour Rd. Avail immediately. $750/mo.

N/S, N/P. 250-949-7814, 250902-1236.

PORT HARDY New 1 bdrm 1100 sq. ft. suite. Ground level. Private entrance. Big windows. 9’ ceilings, wood, tile & granite, W/D, NS, NP. Avail now. Hot water included. Call 250-949-6428.

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, like new 2 bdrm, in suite full size washer/dryer, $700. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw. ca

CARS

1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver $5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345 1974 JEVELIN- 304 motor, automatic, motor and transmission removed but available. Car to view is in Port Hardy. Call (250)902-8016 or 250-937-0391.

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SOINTULA- 305 Kaleva Rd, 4 bdrms+ 2 bdrm guest house, 2 bath, W/D, 2500sq ft, waterfront, on acreage. $1200+ $600 deposit. Available now.

Call (360)424-6974.

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PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent.

Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

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587 S. MURPHY St. Spacious 4bdrm, 3bth, 3500sqft. Centrally located. Ocean view.

Low maint yrd w/ 2 lg. decks in back. Oversize dble garage + RV prkng. Must be seen to appreciate. $519,900. 250-2877709 or 250-203-5160. CR

HYDE CREEK - 3 bedroom home for rent. Lawn maintenance required during summer months. $1300/month. References required. Avail. June 1st. Please call 250-286-3560.

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Spring blooms with colour on the Highway The freeway from Campbell River down island is, I’m sure we all agree, a much faster way to go than the original way, especially when you’re trying to catch a ferry.

I do miss the old, scenic route with its many quaint, definitely “Vancouver Island-ish” views. Forced to give oneself some extra time to make the trip, one often turned it into a bit of an excursion with lunch stops, etc.

Thus the new highroad became somewhat of a paradox. The ride became faster and easier but the price we’ve paid, it seems, is that we’ve given up our “best in the world” Vancouver Island views along the famed eastern seashore.

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel

The author’s painting captures a riot of colour from spring flowers alongside Highway 19 between Port McNeill and Campbell Gordon Henschel River.

There is one spot on fourth glance, especial- because I’m all over the the new road, howev- ly in springtime. Often road, captivated by the er, that turns my head I’m glad it’s a split, panorama before me. for a second, third and four-lane thoroughfare The view is at its best

when travelling downisland and makes its debut very soon after leaving the Courtenay/ Cumberland turnoff.

At this time the road is indeed a “High” way and soon vistas of the distant shore below begin to emerge.

Every spring the flowers along our highways make me leap for my brighter colours

North Islanders sing, walk for MS Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The MS Walk returned to Port Hardy last weekend, drawing close to 50 participants to the Port Hardy Secondary School track for the annual fundraiser.

The participants got a warm send-off from the Port Hardy chapter of the Wild Heart Music Program, performing its debut concert in support of the cause.

MS Society Coordinator Cherie Kamenz thanked the choir for the welcome and gave the crowd an overview of the scope of work done by the society. The audience heard that in addition to information, support, advocacy and referral services, the North Island chapter makes an annual donation to MS research, which last year came to

$11,330.

This year’s Port Hardy event raised $8,933 including $3,344 from top individual fundraiser Barbara Rickard and $2,925 from the top team, Port Alice Scotiabank’s Frigon Island Walkers.

Kamenz thanked the participants and the businesses whose support made the run a success.

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Karen Strussi and Emma Harrison take the quick way round at Sunday’s MS Walk in Port Hardy.

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Lupines/Broom arrangement before, usually between Port McNeill and Port Hardy, and probably will paint this dynamite combination again.

The scene from the highway shown here has beckoned for me to paint it ever since the freeway’s introduction.

The springtime flowers begged to be added!

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