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Crash claims McNeill man Gazette staff A 34-year-old Port McNeill man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 19 near Woss Friday, the RCMP announced.

Tavis Menzies, a former competitive skier who had recently transitioned into the forest industry,

was found shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 17. Two off-duty RCMP officers, from the Port Hardy and Port Alice Detachments, came upon the scene of a single vehicle crash, which appeared to have happened a short time earlier.

The officers requested assistance from

the Port McNeill RCMP, and immediately went to the crash site to render assistance. The officers located Menzies on the ground a short distance away from his 2003 GMC pickup truck. He was found deceased on site.

Preliminary information suggests that the vehicle

was traveling southbound on Hwy. 19, when it failed to navigate a turn in the road, entering the ditch on the left side of the roadway, ultimately colliding with a tree. Menzies appears to have been ejected from the vehicle during impact.

Port McNeill RCMP continue to investigate

the cause of this crash, with assistance from the RCMP Traffic Analyst/ Re-constructionist Unit. As is routine in such cases, a mechanical inspection of the vehicle will be conducted as

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J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—With School District 85 Board trustees, staff, and teachers looking on Monday, board chair Leightan Wishart and North Island College administrator Tony Bellavia signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding that will lead to dual-credit courses for North Island secondary school students.

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tonight,” SD85 Superintendent Scott Benwell announced during the board’s monthly meeting Oct. 20 at North Island Secondary School. “This represents a significant amount of work that’s gone on over a number of years, with significant consultation between North Island College and our schools.”

The dual credit course agreement dates back to discussions that began prior to the establishment

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in 2012 of SD85’s Connections program. That program, in partnership with the Regional District of Mount Waddington, provides for student visits to worksites and business across the North Island.

Connections led to the creation last year of Field Studies 12, an actual course curriculum in which

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CoC warns of prepaid fraud Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce last week warned of fraud perpetrated against several local businesses using prepaid gift cards.

The warning stems from a series of bogus transactions in the town dating back to August 16.

Reportedly, the frauds involved a customer paying for items with a prepaid Canada Post Visa card. When swiped, the card — which did not contain a chip —

could not be read and the sale was entered manually. Retailers reported that the machine returned instructions to take a manual imprint but the card did not have raised numbers.

The transaction was approved and a signature was obtained on the receipt.

These charges were later contested by the cardholder.

The Chamber noted in its release that “The credit card company recommends that if a prepaid card does not swipe, it is not usable and should

not be taken. If you decide to proceed with the transaction, make sure to record additional identification such as a driver’s license. With numerous card processing companies being utilized by retailers it can be difficult to isolate a pattern of fraud.

“The Chamber of Commerce recommends reviewing credit card policy with front-line staff.

We are in contact with some of the affected retailers and will keep members apprised of any developments in this situation.”

Witnesses sought from page 1 part of this ongoing investigation. At the time of the crash the roadway was wet, with rain falling intermittently, along with gusty winds. There is no evi-

dence to suggest that any other vehicles were involved in this crash.

Officers with the Port McNeill RCMP notified Menzie’s family of his passing late Friday.

One lane of traf-

fic remained open during the scene examination and vehicle removal. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash as urged to contact the Port McNeill RCMP at 250-956-4441.

Correction The municipal election article in last week’s Gazette incorrectly identified Alert Bay council candidate Duncan Williams.

The Gazette regrets this error.

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Michael Kaeshammer The great Boogie Woogie and Jazz pianist / singer finally returns to the North Island!

Saturday, November 1, 2014 7:30 p.m.

Port Hardy Civic Centre Tickets: Adults/Seniors $25, Students (0-17) $10 All tickets are non-refundable Sold at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, and Gail Neely in Port Alice Phone 902-2228 for more information.

Roll out Port Hardy firefighters prepare to extinquish a fire that started beneath a vacant building on Hastings Street, across from the Visitors’ Information Centre, last Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON WILL HOLD POLLS FOR ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR FOR AREA “C” and SCHOOL DISTRICT 85 SCHOOL TRUSTEE FOR AREA “2”

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington that an election by voting is necessary to elect the following: Electoral Area “C” – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence HORGAN Pat 940 Nicholson Road, Hyde Creek HORY Andrew 297 Harbour Road, Coal Harbour School District 85 Trustee (Area 2) – Two (2) to be elected Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Lawrie 875 First Street, Sointula Eric 137 Fir Street, Alert Bay CW 387 Fir Street, Alert Bay Carol #12 Beach Road, Port Alice VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Regional District of Mount Waddington RDMW Office 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill Hyde Creek Fire Hall 1001 Hyde Creek Road, Hyde Creek Kwakiutl Indian Band Band Office (Fort Rupert) 99 Tsakis Way, Port Hardy Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations Adult Learning Centre Tsulquate Reserve, Port Hardy Quatsino First Nation Community Hall 304 Quattishe Road, Coal Harbour Coal Harbour Coal Harbour School 372 Albert Hole Road, Coal Harbour Surname GARRETT HUNTER PETERSEN PRESCOTT

School District 85 School Trustee-Area 2 voting locations: Alert Bay Municipal Office Port Alice Municipal Office Sointula Old Medical Centre

15 Maple Road, Alert Bay 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice 270 First Street, Sointula

Additional General Voting Opportunity: Quatsino Hamlet, Quatsino Museum • Saturday, November 8th, 2014 - 12:00pm (Noon) – 2:00 pm Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting will be open at the Regional District of Mount Waddington Office, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill on: • Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • Thursday, November 6th, 2014 - 9:00am to 4:30pm • Friday, November 7th, 2014 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Qualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place within the place in which they reside or qualify as a non-resident property elector. If you require further information, please contact the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

Elector Registration (for voting day registration only) There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. To register as a resident elector, you will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property within the Regional District of Mount Waddington for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce a non-resident property elector certificate and 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Non-resident property elector certificates can be obtained on Election Day. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington that an election by voting is NOT necessary to elect an Electoral Area Director for Area “A”, “B” and “D” or to elect Coal Harbour Local Community Commission members. The following persons have been acclaimed: Regional District of Mount Waddington Director – Electoral Area “A” SOLTAU Heidi Sointula Regional District of Mount Waddington Director – Electoral Area “B” WAINWRIGHT Philip Winter Harbour Regional District of Mount Waddington Director – Electoral Area “D” RUSHTON Dave Woss Coal Harbour Local Community Commission CONNATY Myra Coal Harbour HORY Ann Coal Harbour SCHMIDT David oal Harbour Liette Patterson, Chief Election Officer

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Dual credit offered to SD85 students from page 1 students can acquire class credit for time spent working with partner businesses outside the school walls.

Transitions, the newest branch of the Connections program, introduces access to North Island College credits to students in Grades 11-12 at NISS, Port Hardy Secondary School and Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre.

“We’re working on bridging what’s happening in the community with what happens in the schools,” said Jay Dixon, NISS principal and original coordinator of the Connections program.

“We’re engaging our students outside the brick and mortar of the school and helping them decide where they’re going and how they get there.”

Dixon was joined by current Connections program coordinator Kathleen McArthur and NISS Field Studies instructor Greg Muirhead in a presentation to the board and guests Monday.

“I want to extend my

“We’re working on bridging what’s happening in the community with what happens in the schools.”

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thanks to Scott and to Jay, and Greg also, on behalf of North Island College,” Bellavia said before putting his signature to the document.

“We’re very excited about this MOU; it’s about formalizing the work we’ve been doing and continuing on with it.”

Bellavia was joined

by Gregory Batt, associate regional director at NIC’s Mount Waddington Campus.

“For us, it’s just great to be able to be here with the students, with a practical program that’s focussed on employment in the region,” said Batt.

Interest in the Connections programs, among both students and local businesses, has exploded in its short, two-plus year existence, Dixon said.

In the past school year,

more than 200 students from the three secondary schools took part in Connections work site visits and more than 50 were enrolled in Field Studies.

Already, the first graduating class of participants has produced three students in apprenticeship programs and several more placed in jobs in the local economy, he added.

Trustees acclaimed Port Hardy-area trustees Wishart, Jeff Field and Danita Schmidt were officially acclaimed Monday to return for four-year terms to the board, Wishart announced.

The three were the only candidates to declare for the three available spots representing Area 1, or the “North” zone.

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PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS IS HEREBY HEREBY given given to to the the electors electors of of the the Village Village of of Alert Alert Bay Bay that that an an electon electon by by votng is necessary to elect four Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and NOTICE IS HEREBY given the the electors of thenominated Village of Alert Bay that an elecvotng is necessaryPUBLIC to elect four Councillors, and tothat persons as candidates and for be tion voting is are: necessary to elect four Councillors, and that the persons nominated as for whom whom votes votes will will bebyreceived received are: candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR MAYOR –– ACCLAIMED ACCLAIMED

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Usual Residental Usual Names Names Residental Address Address or or Jurisdicton Jurisdicton MICHAEL 849 FIR STREET , ALERT MICHAEL 849 FIR STREET , ALERT BAY BAY COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected Surname Surname BUCHANAN BUCHANAN FAREN FAREN GORDON GORDON GRANGER GRANGER MERCER MERCER WHITE WHITE WILLIAMS WILLIAMS

Usual Usual Names Names DENNIS DENNIS DAVID DAVID KANE KANE LISANNE LISANNE KIM KIM WENDY WENDY DUNCAN DUNCAN

Residental Residental Address Address or or Jurisdicton Jurisdicton 395 CEDAR STREET, ALERT 395 CEDAR STREET, ALERT BAY BAY 69 OAK ROAD, ALERT BAY 69 OAK ROAD, ALERT BAY 55 NIMPKISH NIMPKISH HEIGHTS, HEIGHTS, ALERT ALERT BAY BAY 74 ORCA WAY, ALERT BAY 74 ORCA WAY, ALERT BAY 106 106 SKANA SKANA PLACE, PLACE, ALERT ALERT BAY BAY 429 FIR STREET, ALERT 429 FIR STREET, ALERT BAY BAY 74 74 WILLOW WILLOW ROAD, ROAD, ALERT ALERT BAY BAY

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Alert Village Office located 15 Road.

ADVANCE be available electors Alert Bay BayVOTING Villagewill Office located toat atqualified 15 Maple Maple Road.as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of Alert Bay Village Office locatedVOTING at 15 Maple Road.

ADVANCE will available ADVANCE VOTING will be be available to to qualified qualified electors electors as as follows: follows:

November 5, the of am and 8:00 pm the of AWednesday, SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY be available qualified electors patients or staff of the CorWednesday, November 5, 2014 2014willbetween between thetohours hours of 8:00 8:00 amwho andare 8:00 pm at at the Village Village of Alert Bay Village Office located at 15 Maple Road. morant Island Health Centre (Hospital) at the time of voting, as follows: Alert Bay Village Office located at 15 Maple Road.

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A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patents or staf of of the the Cormorant Cormorant Island Island Health Health Centre Centre (Hospital) (Hospital) at at the the tme tme of of votng, votng, as as follows: follows: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 3:00 ELECTOR REGISTRATION Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm pm at at the the Cormorant Cormorant Island Community Health Centre 49 School Road Island Community Health Centre 49 School Road

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: ELECTOR REGISTRATION ELECTOR • 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day, REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the • There Canadian is no citizen, need to pre-register to vote as the registraton registraton of of all all electors electors for for this this electon electon will will place at the tme of votng.

You will be required to make a declaraton that you meet • take resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration, resident of OR registered take place at the tme of votng. You will be required to make a declaraton that you meet the the following owner ofrequirements: real property in the Village of Alert Bay for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of following requirements: registration, andof •• 18 18 years years of age age or or older older on on General General Votng Votng Day, Day, • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or •• Canadian citzen, Canadian citzen, otherwise disqualified by law.

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Resident produce 2 pieces of identification (at least a signature).

Picture identification •• electors resident of registered owner of in the Village of for least residentmust of OR OR registered owner of real real property property in one the with Village of Alert Alert Bay Bay for at at least 30 30 is not necessary.

The identification must prove bothofresidency and identity. days immediately preceding the day registraton, and

days immediately preceding the day of registraton, and

•• not disqualified by Government or enactment votng an Non-resident electors mustLocal produce 2 pieces ofAct identification (at least one withfrom a signature) notproperty disqualified by the the Local Government Act or any any other other enactment from votng toin inprove an identity, proof that they are entitleddisqualified to register inby relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner electon or otherwise law. electon or otherwise disqualified by law. of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Please call the Chief Election Officer prior to Election Day to confirm eligibility.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identfcaton (at least one with a signature). Picture Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identfcaton (at least one with a signature). Picture

Information on the foregoing can beThe obtained by callingmust Heather Nelson-Smith, Chief Election Officer at identficaton is necessary. identficaton prove both and identficaton is not not necessary.

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Informaton Informaton on on the the foregoing foregoing can can be be obtained obtained by by calling calling Heather Heather Nelson-Smith, Nelson-Smith, Chief Chief Electon Electon Officer at 250-974-5213 Officer at 250-974-5213

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Do you want to contribute to growing tourism in this region?

Here’s Your Chance The Vancouver Island North Tourism Advisory Committee (VINTAC) is requesting expressions of interest from tourism stakeholders within the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) interested in becoming a part of this volunteer committee for the 2015-2016 term.

Vancouver Island North Tourism focuses on the promotion and management of tourism as a region. Representing the municipalities of Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Alert Bay, Port Alice, and Electoral Areas A, B, C and D, this coordinated approach lets each community have a larger impact by working together as a region.

Interested individuals are asked to send an expression of interest with a brief description of your professional background and why you would like to be considered for this committee. Please also include which community of the RDMW you are from.

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GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors at the Village of Zeballos Municipal Office on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

ELECTORAL REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • • • •

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Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

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COMMENTARY

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Vote to have your say When break-room chatter turns to politics, discussion and disagreement tend to centre on our nationwide or provincial leaders. After all, they’re the ones making the big decisions — committing personnel to far-flung “wars”, approving or denying oil pipelines and supertankers, or grabbing too many or too few tax dollars while delivering too few or too many services.

The further removed from your workplace coffee pot or dining table, of course, the easier pols are to criticize. After all, what chance do you have to get their ears? What chance to impact the direction taken by Canada or B.C., outside of quadrennial votes diluted up and down our far-flung riding?

Ah, but municipal elections are another matter entirely.

The smaller the community, the more your voice counts — and they don’t get much smaller than our North Island towns and villages.

In addition, these elected civic officials are your neighbours. Your friends. Possibly your relatives.

Certainly the people you do business with on a regular basis.

Most importantly, they are the ones who will make the decisions which will most directly impact your day-to-day life as a North Island resident for the next four years.

If you haven’t yet met the candidates in your village, town or district yet, the next couple of weeks will provide opportunities across the region.

All-candidates meetings have been set for Oct. 29 in both Port Hardy and Port McNeill; for Nov. 3 in Port Alice; and for Nov. 4 in Alert Bay. We urge you to spend the couple of hours that could help set the course for your next four years.

Small-town governance is not a sexy business. If you don’t believe that, attend the next municipal council meeting in your community — you’re likely to find you have the pick of chairs opposite the council table.

But even that unremarkable access shows the benefit of civic governance at the local level. There is no prorogue and hasty retreat out the back door here; no bunker in Victoria, or Vancouver, or Kelowna, or wherever your riding happens to be these days.

If your local elected representatives are not serving the interests of your community and of your neighbours, you can go right up and say so.

We recommend the pre-emptive approach. Go to your local all-candidates meeting. Ask the candidates, before they’re elected, how they feel about the issue or issues that most concern you.

They’ve made the effort and the commitment to serve — it’s up to the rest of us to remind them who they’re serving.

One last holdup on railway tracks VICTORIA – “Hands up.” That famous command is attributed to Bill Miner, an American career criminal who is also credited with B.C.’s first train robbery, at Silverdale on the Mission border in 1910.

A more genteel, and of course perfectly legal, trackside transfer of wealth is underway in the B.C. legislature. It’s called the Canadian Pacific Railway (Stone and Timber) Settlement Act, and it provides for taxpayers to hand over $19 million to CP Rail to settle a lawsuit over historic logging, rock and gravel rights given to B.C.’s pioneering railway builders.

Students of B.C. history will know that while Bill Miner got the headlines, it was the early coal, lumber and railway barons who really made out like bandits. And CP Rail inherited some of this by 1912 when it took over three early railways that had been granted

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vast tracts of provincial Crown land.

Deputy Premier Rich Coleman revealed the settlement in the legislature this month. It seems that when CP Rail took over the B.C. Southern Railway Company, the Columbia and Kootenay Railway and Navigation Company and the Columbia and Western Railway Company, there were some clerical errors along the way.

“The province granted land to three railway com-

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Local youth were treated to a chance to write and record their own music in a threeday camp brought to Port Hardy.

Chamber of Commerce tells us a pre-paid credit card scam has burned local businesses. Be vigilant, everyone ... ‘tis the season, after all.

panies between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize railway construction,” Coleman told the legislature. “These railway companies reserved timber and stone rights for their own use when they sold the land to third parties in the early 1900s.

These reservations were not recognized in many subsequent land transactions, and many of them were not registered in the current land title system.”

These discrepancies came to light in the early 2000s.

They involve some 1,600 properties, so you can imagine the lawyer fees that would be accumulated to sort through those in court.

And Coleman’s statement suggests that the government has conceded its records are in error, rather than those of the railways.

Given the Wild West ways of B.C.’s early settlement and railway development, it’s not surprising there were some loose ends.

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A key figure of those days is James Dunsmuir, who inherited his family coal fortune and served as B.C. premier from 1900 to 1902. He ended up owning a large part of Vancouver Island in exchange for building the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, which he sold to the CPR in 1905, the same year he locked out miners in his coal operations for their push to organize a union.

Dunsmuir took a turn as B.C.’s eighth Lieutenant Governor, sold his coal business and retired to his estate, Hatley Castle, which is now part of Royal Roads University.

He is buried at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery. As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in.

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

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Council approves bylaws, recommendations Gazette staff PORT HARDY— With just one meeting last month due to a conflict with UBCM, Port Hardy Council moved on a series of recommendations and bylaws during a packed agenda last week.

Drawing the most discussion was the recommendation forwarded by the Downtown Revitalization Committee that Council consider contacting the owners of three water-

front Market Street properties with an eye to negotiating rights of first refusal for the purpose of adding to the park area.

"Before we go too far we should consider where the money is going to come from," said Coun.

Rick Marcotte. "Those properties are not going to be cheap."

"It's not to buy them, it's to have the right of first refusal," replied Deputy Mayor

Deb Huddlestan, "you wouldn't be obligated, you would just have the opportunity."

"If we do achieve the opportunity to have a right of first refusal it gives us the ability in our budget to make those plans," pointed out Dir. Corporate Services Jeff Long.

Council voted to approve the recommendation.

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— In celebration of Small Business Week, taking place across Canada this week, October 19-25, 2014, Community Futures is offering advice from experts across its 34 local offices throughout rural BC. “Community Futures Mount Waddington has always understood the importance of small businesses to our local economy and appreciates the contributions they make,” said David Mitchell, general manager of Community Futures Mount Waddington.

“In celebration of Small Business month, I encourage all small business owners in the Mount Waddington region to come in to our office and speak with our business team. We have knowledgeable staff than can help you write business plans, give advice on taxation, and may even be able to get you access to small business loans. We’re here to make sure local entrepreneurs are able to take advantage of a whole host of resources that can help grow their businesses.”

For the Oct. 19-25 Small Business Week, Community Futures offers these Top 5 Tips for success: 1. The best business plan remains flexible with mea-

surable and realistic goals. Operating a business can lead to a lot of surprises, so along with a solid Plan A have a well thoughtout Plan B. Many entrepreneurs know what success looks like for them; they’re just unsure of how to achieve it. We help our clients focus on realistic revenue projections, expense management, and where they want their business to be one, two and three years later. This is imperative so business owners are making the right decisions and investments early on to reach their goals.

2. Cash is king.

Being profitable only on paper doesn’t mean all is OK. What really counts is what’s in the bank. Cash flow is the biggest issue for new businesses. Stay on top of your receivables (customers who owe you money); business owners need to keep a close eye on money owed to them as well as money they owe.

3. Keep your friends close and your competition closer. Studying your competition is one of the best ways to learn how you can make your business better. It’s an excellent way to learn from what they’re doing right, while avoiding what they might be doing wrong. Rest assured, your customers are keeping a close eye on

them too!

4. Don’t stop believing and don’t stop learning. Remember that old saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”?

It’s very true and it very much applies to you and your business. It takes time and patience to get your brand/business name out there. As a small-business owner you are the business.

We tell our clients that an investment in themselves is an investment in the business. Turning to an organization like Community Futures allows you to get support and feedback as you grow your business.

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Treat your employees like they’re your customers. Your employees are your internal customers; be open to hearing their feedback. Employees are stakeholders in your business, too!

Employee engagement adds to workplace culture. Hire the right fit for your organization’s culture; you can teach skills but you can’t teach attitude. Communication is critical; having team meetings and a written policy manual can be helpful, you want to make sure your employees understand what is expected of them and what you want in return.

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Council Meeting Port Hardy mendation from the committee urged that Council establish a WiFi zone in the downtown area.

Coun. Janet Dorward proposed an amended motion, that, in principal, Council would be in favour of the idea, subject to cost and availability.

Deputy Mayor

Huddlestan pointed out that it was something Council was investigating. "I understand we're working on this, maybe a motion to actually do it is a bit premature."

Council agreed and supported the in principal amendments.

Bylaws Council adopted a pair of bylaws, 1032-2014, A Bylaw to Establish a Board of Variance and Procedures, and 1033-2014, A Bylaw

to Amend the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 11-2014.

First, second and third readings were given to the 2015 User Rates and Fees Bylaw, an amendment of the Sign Regulation Bylaw and the 2015 Borrowing Bylaw.

Carnarvon Council accepted a recommendation from the Operational Services Committee to confirm the naming of

the Carnarvon streets in the town.

"For the benefit of the public," explained Long, "the resolution before Council is for the purposes of formalizing the names associated with the Carnarvon Roads in town because we have no previous history of an approval in that regard and there's been some confusion over the years so just to solidify that."

Council approved the recommendation.

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Library pages remarkable women Elena Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The Port Hardy branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting a series of readings and discussions on remarkable women in literature.

The readings, which are run once or twice a month by event facilitator Jan Armbrust, look at the different strengths of women by focusing on a particular book by a female writer.

Last week’s event, called “Strength in Silence,” looked at Sara Maitland’s A Book of Silence.

Maitland, a feminist writer, was already a mother and successful novelist when silence

called to her. She completely disconnected from all outside contact, even turning off her clock, to take a “deep plunge” into silence.

Armbrust began the reading last Thursday by giving a fifteen-minute overview of Maitland and her story. She then drew attendants of the workshop into an open discussion by asking, “What is your experience with silence?”

After arranging their chairs in a circular formation, members of the group took turns sharing their own personal stories with silence and isolation. They talked in equal parts about the power and pleasure

“These readings are really to explore what the strengths of women are, and share their experiences about those strengths.”

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of silence, an angry kind of silence versus a joyful kind.

“These readings are really to explore what the strengths of

women are, and share their experiences about those strengths,” said Armbrust after the discussion.

Armbrust encour-

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Port Alice that an election by voting is necessary to elect four Councillors for a four year term commencing December 1, 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected Surname Usual Names Residential Address or Jurisdiction BRACKETT Marc Port Alice, BC CHASE Marnie Port Alice, BC MARTIN Christine Port Alice, BC STEWART David Port Alice, BC WORTHINGTON Doug Port Alice, BC VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Village of Port Alice Municipal Office 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Village of Port Alice Municipal Office 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: November 10th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm at the following location: Village of Port Alice Municipal Office 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC ELECTOR QUALIFICATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Port Alice for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Consent forms may be obtained from the Chief Election Officer by calling (250) 284-3391 or at the Village of Port Alice, 1061 Marine Drive during office hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).

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ages both women and men to attend the workshops, to voice

like a protected environment.”

The next event, which will take place next Thursday, Oct. 30, is called “Strength in Partnership,” featuring Madeleine L’Engle’s novel TwoPart Invention.

The series will continue until midDecember.

their own thoughts and experiences. It is not necessary to have read the novel ahead of the discussion.

“These first two discussions have been good,” said Armbrust.

“No one is frightened to speak up, even if we get diametrically opposing viewpoints.

I think it really feels

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Resident Electors: If you are not on the List of Registered Resident Electors, you may register as a resident elector at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:  18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;  Canadian citizen;  resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration;  resident of or registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; and,  not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident Property Electors: A person is eligible to vote as a Non-resident Property Elector (owner of property in Port Hardy), if that person meets all of the following criteria:  18 years or older on General Voting Day  Canadian citizen  resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration;  has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately before registering to vote;  is not entitled to register as a resident elector in the District of Port Hardy;  has not been disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law;  the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and,  if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a Non-resident Property Elector.

A person may only vote once as a Non-resident Property Elector regardless of how many properties that person owns in the District of Port Hardy.

At the time of voting, Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to submit the Application For Registration As A Non-resident Property Elector In The District Of Port Hardy and show proof of ownership of the property (title certificate, title search from within the last 30 days, 2014 Property Tax Notice or 2014 Assessment Notice) as well as 2 pieces of identification confirming identity, one of which includes a signature. If there is more than one registered property owner, a Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form must be completed by a majority of the registered owners (including the person registering as Non-resident Property Elector) and submitted at the time of voting. Both the Application for Registration and the Consent Form are available on the District website or can be obtained at the Municipal Hall such that they can be completed in advance of the day that you attend to vote.

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COAL HARBOUR— K’ak’ot’lats’i School gym turned Big House for the night last Thursday evening as the students performed a series of dances as part of a Gusgi’mukw welcome.

The community were welcoming a group of fimmakers to its tradiClockwise from above: Jay-Lynn Conroy and Shayla Jolie-Williams perform the Paddle dance at the Gusgi’mukw welcome last week; Emma Clair circles the firepit in the K’ak’ot’lats’i School gym; Cierra Nelson looks to the crowd as the dancers enter; Maven SpeckLabree joins the Paddle Dance.

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The group were prepared for the event by cultural teacher William ‘Wa’ Wasden, who praised the danc-

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Shakeout delivers lesson Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Students throughout the North Island took part last Thursday in the annual Great Shakeout BC, the earthquake preparedness drill that teaches them to “stop, drop and cover.”

But emergency response planners on Tsulquate Reserve also got schooled on their needs after holding their own drill.

“What we need is more repetition, more

Students are led back to class at Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw School last Thursday after evacuating in the Great Shakeout BC J.R. Rardon earthquake drill.

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At Wakas Hall, the community reception centre, volunteers staffed information tables as “evacuees” arrived from the Band office and Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre.

But the tsunami warning siren that kicked off the drill was hard to hear in some areas, and emergency equipment was not all available.

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Creek, Port McNeill, Campbell River and the Comox Valley was incredible - thank you!

This past summer, the Marine Harvest salmon barbeque cooked up $31,000 of support for local charities. The support we received from residents of Port Hardy, Black

Since 2011, the Marine Harvest charity salmon barbeque has raised $81,000 for dozens of local, deserving charities and societies. We look forward to serving you

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Applications for the 2015 season will be available at our website in February.

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Concert Society kicks off 17th season Gazette staff PORT HARDY—The North Island Concert Society has developed a well-earned reputation for bringing a wide range of musical styles to the region throughout its first 16 years.

But, while the previous seasons saw the occasional mix of a comedy act, season 17 will really break the mould.

Taken as a whole, the 2014-15 season will play like a variety show at Port Hardy’s Civic Centre, with acts including a worldchampion dance troupe and self-styled purveyor of “post-modern vaudeville” on the bill.

Also included is the acclaimed 6 Guitars — an act that is both more and less than the name implies.

Kicking off the season Nov. 1 is noted jazz pianist Michael Kaeshammer and his trio. A specialist in the boogie-woogie and stride piano styles, Kaeshammer is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, composer and arranger comfortable in a range of styles from New Orleans jazz to blues and standards.

The month will end with an appearance by the Tishomingo String Band, a Vancouver-

based bluegrass quartet whose members bring a diverse range of influences to create a unique and high-energy sound.

Brothers Chris Russell (guitar) and Jacob Russell (mandolin) are joined by veteran players Colin Cowan on double bass and Devon Wells on banjo for what promises to be a toetappin’, knee-slappin’ evening of fun.

The season continues with a Valentine’s presentation Feb. 14 of Six Guitars, actually a oneman show performed by Chase Padgett, an actor, musician and improv specialist from Orlando, Fla. In Six Guitars, Padgett portrays six different guitarists, ranging from a 19-year-old rock prodigy to an 87-yearold blues veteran, in an act that blends the discovery and history of a range of styles of guitar technique and application.

Next up is Grupo America, a Vancouverbased, Latin dance troupe which has performed internationally for more than 10 years and which won the Cuban Salsa World Championship in Miami in both 2007 and 2012. When the NICS installed its new Civic Centre stage a year ago, directors said it would

allow the society to incorporate dance acts into the season schedule. Grupo America should prove an ideal fit in the Mar. 28 show.

The season wraps up with the concert society’s annual dinner show Apr. 18, featuring the Amazing and Impermeable Cromoli Brothers. Or, to put it

another way, another one-man show with a deceptive name. A high-octane mashup of sketch comedy, stand-up, vaudeville and musical theatre, The Amazing Cromoli Brothers is the twisted brainchild of Lucas Myers, an actor, comedian and musician who invites, encourages and

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Ba’as: original home of the ‘Nakwaxda’xw Part of the Kwakwaka’wakw language group, the ‘Nakwaxda’xw traditional territory is located between Cape Caution and Blunden Harbour on the mainland, including Seymour Inlet.

The ‘Nakwaxda’xw called themselves “the assembled people” or “the people from all around.”

The ‘Nakwaxda’xw moved around their territory seasonally: fishing, hunting, and gathering various materials, but between 1884 and 1964 one of their main villages was at Ba’as (also written as Paas or Pahas), at Blunden Harbour.

The name Blunden Harbour was bestowed

by Captain Pender of the Beaver in 1863,

A Look Back with Brenda McCorquodale after Edward Raynor Blunden, who was an assistant on the Hecate (1861) and the Beaver (1863), which surveyed the area. Long before the area was surveyed it was home to the ‘Nakwaxda’xw.

Ba’as was an old village site, although during the historical period prior to 1883 the main winter village had been at Kequesta (inside Seymour Inlet near

Nakwakto Rapids).

By 1884 a number of families had moved and there were 12 houses at Ba’as.

Due to their isolation, the Nakwaxda’xw were one of the last First Nations on the coast to retain a traditional way of living, and as a result were of great interest to ethnographers, photographers, and film-makers in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

In 1901 the village was visited by an anthropologist from the Royal BC Museum, Dr. Charles Frederick Newcombe. He took a number of photos of the village, one of which was loaned to Emily Carr, and became the inspiration for her famous painting “Blunden Harbour,” painted about 1930.

Photograph of Blunden Harbour in 1901 which was used by Emily Carr to create her famous painting “Blunden Harbour” in 1930.

Photo submitted In 1914 Ba’as was the ‘Nakwaxda’xw, one of the locations Chief Pokleetami where the short pseudo- told the Commission documentary “Land of (through interpreter the War Canoes” was William Brotchie): “… filmed.

I will now speak of my In 1914 the McKenna land which was always McBride Commission owned by my forefaheard testimony from thers and now I come First Nations relat- into possession of them ing to the allocation of myself — This is what reserve lands. From I want to say — that

the Reserves which are measured out for us — I think they are too small — there is hardly room to turn around in them where we get our livelihood.”

One of the requests made was that Seymour Narrows be closed off to any white men. The Commissioners refused this request.

When asked about what income was available to them (in 1914), the people of Ba’as reported working for the canneries and noted that two men fishing one boat would earn $100 in five weeks ($50 each) and a woman working in the cannery would earn about $25 for the same period.

The Commissioners also asked if any of the village children had

received schooling.

The response was that two local children had gone to the residential school at Alert Bay for a month, but they didn’t learn anything, so they had taken them back home.

In 1964 the ‘Nakwaxda’xw remaining at Ba’as were pressured into accepting a government relocation to Port Hardy, and most of the remaining village was burned.

B r e n d a McCorquodale is a Port Hardy resident and North Island history enthusiast. If you have any stories or local lore you’d like to share, email her at storeysbeach@gmail.com.

A collection of her past articles is available on her blog at undiscoveredcoast.blogspot.ca/.

October 23 VIRL presents Krafty Kids Hallowe’en at the Woss branch, 3-4 p.m.

Hot spots

Hall. Flea market, bake sale, arts & crafts and more.

Tables $10 each; to check for availability contact the village office at 250-974-5213.

October 24 Halloween Howl, 7-11 p.m., Port Alice Community Centre. Costume contest, dance with DJ Matt Reimer, photo booth and more. $5 per goblin; $15 per goblin family. Info, 250-284-3912.

solve the mystery. Arrive at the time of your choosing to take the journey and solve the mystery. Admission by donation.

October 27 Port Hardy Seniors’ Housing Society board meeting, 7 p.m. in the Seniors’ common room on Rupert St. New board members sought; all are welcome to attend. Info, Jo-Anne Beek, 250-949-6435.

October 25 Create for a Cause scrapbooking and paper working fundraiser to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Port McNeill Baptist Church. Registration $10, plus suggested donation of $15 in food or toys. Classes, prizes, goodie bags, silent auction. Registration forms available on the Facebook page Create for a Cause 2014.

October 25 Gate House Community Society after-school drama program presents A Mother Goose Mystery, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Gate House Theatre. An interactive family play in which audience members walk through scenes to help

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October 26 Community Garage Sale hosted by Port McNeill Lioness, 1-3 p.m. at the Lions Hall. Lots of great items and a lunch counter with pie by the slice! Table rental or space $5; prepay and book at The Flower Shoppe or call Christine, 250-956-4400 or Helen, 250-956-3673.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our Son, Brother and Uncle early Friday evening in a car accident. Tavis lived life to it’s very fullest. He didn’t do anything halfway, it was always full steam, hair straight back, extreme adventure. As an extreme skier, he was sponsored by FacĆ&#x;on ski’s. He was also an experienced rock climber, a ÄŽsherman, and most recently a logger. Whether for Halloween or just a good party, he had a costume for that.

He loved being in nature, hiking, foraging for mushrooms, spelunking, camping in tents and in snow caves, you name it, he did it.

Tavis had a great sense of humor and the biggest heart. He made friends everywhere he went and came to almost every family gathering when he could. He was an amazing and loving Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He leaves a hole in our hearts that will not be able to be ÄŽlled.

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Notice is hereby given by 50 Fathom Edge Holdings Inc DBA Advantage Port Hardy Self Storage, that the following items will be sold at a public auction on Saturday November 15, 2014 at 12 PM (noon) if all monies owed are not paid in full. The sale is to be held on our property of 5775 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0.

200) commercial prawn traps 2) skates of ground line hooks/snaps 2) rolls (one brand new) ground line 1) Champion model 5625 generator 1) gill net 6) ground line floating flags 1) commercial crab trap Misc. Golf clubs

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Mill & Timber Products Ltd of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island District Office for an amendment to Smith Inlet Application # 1414107 situated on Provincial Crown land located at Smith Inlet.

For a more information or to make written comments, please contact: Ryszard Mycek, (250)230-0250 OR Sheldon Martell, (250)956-5032. The review and comment period will last 30 days from October 15th, 2014. Comments will be received until November 15th, 2014. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference.

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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

HELP WANTED PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net

Douglas Kostering to satisfy debt on storage of property such as approximately:

Any questions relating can be directed to Kendra at (250)-230-3955.

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Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca

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WE ARE looking for enthusiastic news paper carriers to deliver the Gazette to subscribers in various areas in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Hide creek. This is great way to gain experience with your first job and to earn a little extra spending money! If interested please call the office at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

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Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

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The Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for a short term contract for a youth intern (ages 15-30 only).

The successful candidate(s) must have excellent oral communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-motivated and be able to work independently. 25-30 hours a week. Extensive knowledge of the North Island region and Vancouver Island is an asset. Computer skills and a willingness to learn preferred.

For more information and to send your resume: Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 129, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Email: portmcneillchamber@telus.net TE: 250-956-3131 LEGALS

BUILDING SUPPLIES STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away!

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

GARAGE SALES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Oct 26, 1-3pm Port McNeill Lions Hall Vendor booking âœąPre-pay at P.M. Flower Shoppe Donations to Lioness Fundraiser table (no clothes or books) 250-956-3673 for info

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Office/Circulation Driver Needed Manager Driver needed to deliver the North Island 2014 Fire Hazard Abatement Program Island Timberlands plans to conduct its fire hazard abatement program on its private managed forest land to the south and east of the Town of Port McNeill and to the south of the community of Port Hardy in the coming weeks. This program involves the burning of piled wood debris; this activity has been planned and will be managed under all applicable legislation and regulation for private managed forests, specifically the Wildfire Act, Wildfire Regulation and Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation.

We understand that this activity may cause concern and it is our intent to have open communication with our neighbors. Our main focus is to manage the forest fuel loading (i.e. accumulated wood debris) on our timberlands in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

The specific timing of this program is heavily dependent on the forest fuel moisture conditions and local wind/weather dynamics. Our timing will take into account all opportunities possible to minimize any negative impact we may generate for our neighbors – primarily in the way of smoke. environment@islandtimberlands.com

Gazette to carriers and businesses in Port

The North Island Gazette has an opportunity for an McNeill and Port Hardy every Thursday Office/Circulation Manager that is a result-oriented morning.

Someone with own vehicle that individual.

meets safety standards.

The position requires general administration, reception, managing newspaper carriers. The candidate must have Must be bondable and have cash a positive attitude, the ability to deal with the public, handling experience. be a team player and be able to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Criminal record check required.

Previous experience in newspaper circulation would be $140/per week, offers 6-8 hours/per an asset. The position a great workweek. environment and strong benefits package.

Please drop in or send resume and copy North Island Black Press community is an Street, independent Gazette office at news 7305media Market and international media with more than 190 Port Hardy, BC V0Ngroup 2P0, email: community, daily and urban publications, 14 press circulation@northislandgazette.com, facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, or fax to 250-949-7655, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. attention Circulation Department.

Please forward your resume to: Aof valid drivers abstract license is required. driver’s to the

Dave Hamilton, Publisher If you would like more information publisher@campbellrivermirror.com

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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

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-9563909 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 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 1:00 p.m. Sunday School and Service Tues., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/14

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 Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

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 11/14

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

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Adysen Verbrugge, left, and Shayla Mardell of Port McNeill appear to enjoy Saturday’s hockey game in Port Alice.

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October 24-26 Women’s hockey 8th annual Wild Women’s hockey tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena, Port Hardy.

Women’s, men’s and old-timers divisions.

Entry fee $650 per team; limited spaces available. FMI, contact Janey Henschke at 250-230-0707 or Marnie Ordano at 250949-0437.

October 25 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Juan de Fuca in tiering-round play, 4 p.m., Port McNeill; Eagles midgets host league game, location, time and opponent to be announced.

October 29 Cross country Districtwide elementary school meet, 10 a.m., Sunset School, Port McNeill. 1.6km route for tykes (grades 2-3); 3.2-km run for peewee and bantam (grades 4-7).

Volunteers welcome; to sign up or for info call 250-956-4434.

November 1 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Comox Valley in tiering-round play, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice.

November 14-16 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club mixed open bonspiel. Draw times to be announced; concession, lounge open throughout weekend.

FMI porthardycurling@gmail.com.

November 28-30 Curling Broughton Curling Club men’s open bonspiel, Port McNeill.

Lounge and concession, draw times tba.

Info, Nick, 250-9562736.

Above: PHSS striker Darryl Coon lets one fly at the NISS defense as the two sides squared off in Port McNeill last week.

Right: NISS's Cameron Grant controls the ball off a throw in under pressure from PHSS defender Liam Donetz.

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PHSS rallies to top NISS in McNeill Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Port Hardy Secondary School’s senior boy’s soccer team got the first win of the season under its belt last week, coming back from a goal down to beat NISS 3-1 in Port McNeill.

The Hardy side made an aggressive start, pinning NISS back for the opening 10 minutes and peppering the goal with a series of shots from the edge of the 12 yard box.

NISS soaked up the pressure, however, and began threatening the visitors’ goal with a series of quick counters as the Port Hardy side continued to press forward.

Despite being pinned back, NISS made good on its threat and struck first with a route-one goal. A quick clearance over the top found McNeill’s Tyren

Dustin in front of a chasing pack with acres of space. Dustin made no mistake, rounding the onrushing Quentin Wamiss and slotting home.

PHSS didn’t take long to reply, Darryl Coon latching on to a defence-splitting through ball and rifling home past Brodie Wilson to level the score.

Both sides carved out chances to break the deadlock before halftime but neither could find the crucial touch.

NISS’ quick countering and several close calls from corners caused the PHSS side to take a more cautious approach as much of the remainder of the half became a battle for midfield control.

The scales started to tip in PHSS’s favour in the second half as NISS — playing without substitutes —

Wild welcome all

began to tire.

Still, it took a little magic to break the impasse and it came in the form of a dazzling run from Port Hardy’s right winger Tyrone Wallas. A dummied cross from the winger drew a defender across and Wallas rushed through the gap and past the covering defender to the touchline before squaring for Brendan Williamson to volley home from the six-yard line.

Buoyed by the goal, PHSS once again surged forward in numbers and pressed the Port McNeill outfit back and were rewarded with the game-winner.

Josh Walkus latched on to a through ball just inside the box, beating his man and dinking past Wilson. Walkus ran in and hammered home from a yard out to make sure as a last-

Gazette staff PORT HARDY—The Port Hardy Wild women's hockey team will host its annual tournament this weekend — but it's not just for ladies any more.

Play begins Friday evening and continues through

ditch challenge came in.

“I thought they played excellent,” said PHSS coach Mike Cleary after the game. “Our passing was superb, it really opened up the game.

We were resilient after they scored and fought back hard.”

PHSS traveled to Duncan this week for the Island A tournament at the Cowichan Sportsplex where it faced Victoria’s St. Andrew’s Wednesday, after the Gazette went to press. The result determined the North Island side’s second opponent today.

Cleary was quietly confident of his side’s chances. “We’ve got a good shot against St. Andrew’s,” he said, “it’s anybody’s game.

It’s not going to be easy but we’ve a good shot at getting to the finals.”

Sunday's finals at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.

Competition will be held in three classifications this year, with a four-team women's tourney, a fourteam men's tourney and a four-team old-timers chal-

Quentin Wamiss rises to collect the ball as Darryl Coon and Cameron Grant look on.

lenge.

As usual, a highlight of the weekend will be Saturday night's dance, which takes on a Halloween theme this year.

Tickets for the dance, which begins at 9:30 p.m., are $10 each and are avail-

able in advance at Cove Apparel on Market Street, as well as at the tournament table Friday and Saturday.

A concession, raffle, 50/50 draws and other fundraising highlights will take place throughout the weekend.

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Atoms fall in see-saw battle Midgets split pair with Powell River

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT ALICE— Games in their hometown arena always seem to bring out the best in Port Alice members of the North Island Eagles hockey program, and Saturday was no exception.

But a four-goal, twoassist effort by local lad Tyler Roper was not quite enough as the Nanaimo Clippers escaped Doug Bondue Arena with an 8-7 win in Vancouver Island Hockey League placement play.

“This was a fun game to play in,” Eagles coach Ray Bono said.

“A fun game to be involved in.”

The contest featured six ties and three lead changes, and wasn’t decided until a power-play shot from the slot by Eagles captain Ethan Bono was deflected away by the blocker of Nanaimo goalie Cole Dunn in the final, frantic seconds.

Evan Manke gave the atoms their last lead of the game at 5-4, on a power-play strike from the right post at 7:08 of the second period.

Nanaimo tied it up at 11:29 of the period on a fluke own-goal by the Eagles, then scored two straight times to go up 7-5, the only time either team led by more than one goal.

David Klatt, who one week earlier scored a bizarre goal by deflecting a clearing pass from behind the net of Cowichan Valley in a game in Port McNeill, was on the wrong side of the ledger with another deflection Saturday.

Parked at the bottom of the left circle in front of goalie Griffin Handley, Klatt got his stick on a Nanaimo centring pass from the corner but inadvertently tipped it past the startled Handley.

And it wasn’t the only hard-luck goal surrendered by the hosts. Seconds after successfully killing a third-period penalty — which included a stretch of 1:37 skating

Tyler Roper of the North Island Eagles lifts a backhand shot over the Nanaimo Clippers net as defender Carmen Bray, right, follows the play in Saturday’s atom development hockey game at Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice. Below, Eagles goalie Griffin Handley J.R. Rardon reaches for a high shot during second-period play.

“We came out a little flat again, but the kids battled ... they kept plugging.”

Gazette staff The North Island Eagles midget hockey team took its first loss of the season, then bounced back the following day to top the Powell River Kings and earn a split of the teams’ exhibition tuneup for the 2014-15 regular season.

Darryl Coon, Thomas Symons and Alex Scott scored two goals each in Sunday’s 7-5 victory for the midgets, who during the weekend were slotted into Vancouver Island Hockey League’s Division 3 for the coming season.

Sarah Case collected the win in net of the see-saw contest, in which Nick KleinBeekman staked the Eagles to the early lead before Powell River pushed in front 4-2 with three straight second-period goals. Then it was the Eagles’ turn to score three in a row, including back-to-back

goals by Symons, and regain the lead at 5-4.

After the hosts tied it with 6:35 left to play, Coon scored the game-winner at 17:47 and Scott provided the insurance tally with 23 seconds remaining.

Sean Pineda had three assists, Brandon Purdey, Joshua Walkus and Tyren Dustin had two apiece, and Emma Mitchell, Sean Grant, Symons and Scott chipped in with single helpers.

In Saturday’s weekend opener, Powell River ran out to a fast start, grabbing a 3-1 lead through one period. Eagles goalie Nyck Ruel allowed just two scores the rest of the way and the midgets were within a goal at 3-2 and 4-3, but the visitors were unable to push into the lead.

Dustin and Coon provided all the scoring, with Dustin netting two goals and Coon notching a goal and an assist.

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3-on-5 — the Eagles went down 7-5 when Rhees Tabashniuk scored what was technically an evenstrength goal for Nanaimo before the atoms’ fifth skater had rejoined the play.

Still, even after the Clippers pushed their lead to two with 12:31 to play, the Eagles weren’t finished.

Collecting a puck

deep in his own zone, Ethan Bono lofted a long lead pass to Roper at the centre line. The puck skipped ahead down the ice, but Roper beat two defenders to the prize and lifted a shot past Dunn to make it 7-6 with 11:15 remaining.

Then, following an extended forecheck in the Nanaimo zone, Roper collected a loose

puck along the boards and lifted a wrist shot from the left circle to tie it again with 6:56 left.

Nanaimo got the game-winner with 5:43 to go, after Handley made a save on a shot by Adam Chalmers. When Handley pounced to cover the rebound, it squirted from his glove and Chalmers, left unchecked, poked it

into the open net.

“We came out a little flat again, but the kids battled and didn’t give up,” Ray Bono said.

“They kept plugging.

“We had a couple of penalty problems, and little things like hitting the net and getting the puck out of our zone.

They’re afraid to make mistakes right now, but they learn from the mistakes.”

Cole Klughart and Ethan Fuller also scored for the atoms.

Manke chipped in three assists, and Daunte McKinney, Kai Verbrugge and Ethan Bono also had helpers in the game.

The Eagles are back in action with a home placement game this weekend, hosting Juan de Fuca at 4 p.m. at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.

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The Port Hardy winger scored one goal and set up another as PHSS beat NISS 3-1 last week.

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Musicians feel the beat

Resyad Ghifari Moeljadi, Tristan Swain and David George work on a track as facilitator Mike Sheehan, right, strikes a pose. Sheehan led a multi-day music camp for youth in Port Hardy last week, hosted by Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre.

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Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Mike Sheehan brought his unique brand of experiential education to the North Island last week for a multi-day BeatBoard music camp, hosted by Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre at Port Hardy Secondary School.

Sheehan is a Victoriabased facilitator and public speaker who has shared the stage with the likes of David Suzuki, Stephan Rackefeller and Michelle Jean during his career.

But it was local youth in the spotlight last week as Sheehan introduced the group to the intricacies of drum machines, synthesizers, loopers and effects units in a series of highenergy workshops.

Over the three-day camp the group was introduced to the instruments and collaborated on creating a track, with each participant playing a role in all aspects of the song, from the beat to the bass line to the lyrics.

Friday’s final session saw the group lay down a vocal track over

Mike Sheehan, kneeling, discusses the order of lyrics with the youth at last week’s music camp in Port Hardy.

Thursday’s instrumental, experimenting with effects, pitch, emphasis, alliteration and even freestyle rapping.

Sheehan’s infectious enthusiasm and positivity was evident throughout as he guided the group through a series of exercises, capturing the results on both video and audio with the aim of producing a video of the edited

track.

Davis Henderson of the Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre said that he had met Sheehan at a handful of conferences on the lower Island and was impressed with the facilitator.

“I’ve been trying to bring him up here for a year now,” said Henderson.

“He was awesome, the kids really loved it.”

Sheehan will continue

working on the group’s track from Victoria and is expected to upload the finished product to his website at www.beatboard. org.

On behalf of Sacred Wolf, Henderson expressed his thanks to the Clothes Inn, Cove Apparel, Julia and Brittany’s, The Source, Monk’s and Overwaitea for supporting the camp.

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