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Port Hardy hears Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Both of Port Hardy’s mayoral candidates and all thirteen prospective councillors had a chance to put their case for election to the public last week as the Chamber of Commerce hosted an all-candidates meeting at the Civic Centre.

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More than 150 members of the public came out to hear the candidates lay out their platforms before fielding a variety of questions from the both the audience and the Chamber.

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Clockwise from left: Ninja turtles Katie Karpoff, Brian Karpoff, Sharon Magee and Rilee Karpoff take a break from pizza to join in the costume crawl in Port Hardy last week. See more Halloween hijinks in North Island Life, back page. A O’Toole

McNeill candidates face off

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— Candidates for Port McNeill mayor and councillor position faced the public — and, in some cases, the music — in a

lively and sometimes humorous all-candidates meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Community Hall last week.

Current councillors Shirley Ackland and Gaby

Wickstrom, squaring off for the mayor’s job, were joined on stage by moderator Jon Lok and council hopefuls Jason Clarke, Shelley Downey, Jay Dixon, Aaron Frost, Graham MacDonald and

Alannah Nicols before a nearly full house in the Oct. 29 event.

The evening quickly identified Port McNeill as a small town seeking an infusion of business, industry and resources while also

trying to retain the relaxed, close-knit atmosphere that provides appeal to current residents.

The evening began

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J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— The four candidates for Port McNeill’s two spots on School District 85’s Board of Trustees had two minutes each to share prepared opening statements at last week’s all-candidates meeting at the local Community Centre.

After that, the challenge began.

After introducing incumbent Werner Manke and fellow candidates David Jack, Rod Sherrell and Lyn Skrlac, moderator Jon Lok opened the floor to questions. After a long pause, Lok joked, nobody wants to go first, eh?

Then a woman stood from her seat, strode purposefully to the microphone and asked, “I’m curious, what was your personal position on the teacher’s strike that finished up in September?”

“Well, no softballs today,” Lok was moved to remark. “Right out of the gate.”

Manke, who lobbied during his current term to get a second trustee for Port McNeill, said he believed the teachers deserved a fair settlement. “We have to make sure our teachers are not only well-paid, but have opportunities to grow professionally,” he said.

Skrlac, a former trustee who is has a lifetime membership in the BC School Trustees Association, disagreed

with lumping class size and class composition into a union contract. “I would like to see size and composition put in the hands of the people who work there,” she said. “Not only our teachers, but our staff and board trustees.”

Sherrell, a former director for the Regional District of Mount Waddington, said the main problem was that local school boards and trustees were excluded from the process. “We need to develop some new strategies that bring these questions back to our local school districts, back to our local boards, back to our local schools, teachers, and parents.”

Jack, the only candidate with no elected experience, drew laughter when he said that, as an employee of the BC Parks Service, “I have extensive experience in working with limited budget environments.” He grew disillusioned when the summer dragged on with no negotiations. “That concerns me the kids are being used as pawns in this,” he said. “It was just as important in July there was going to be no school in September as it was when the schools were actually closed, and that’s something that just shouldn’t be acceptable.”

Candidate profiles appeared in the Oct. 30 Gazette. They may be viewed at www.northislandgazette.com.

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1x2 Outgoing Mayor2x3Furney recognized at meeting from page 1 with Lok acknowledging outgoing Mayor Gerry Furney, who steps aside as Canada’s longest current-serving elected official with 39 years as mayor and 46 overall, combined with his previous stint as councillor.

Ackland, who served as Furney’s deputy mayor during the recent term, appeared to be the stay-thecourse candidate. “I truly believe slow and steady growth is what wins the race,” she said. “We don’t want to create a boom-and-bust economy we’ve seen in other resource communities on the Island and across the province.”

Wickstrom took a position opposite Furney’s when she said establishing reserve funds in good years to leverage against future infrastructure needs was a fiscally responsible course.

The council candidates provide a mix of experience and youth, and offered a range of priorities. Downey and Frost have both previously served on council, and Downey used her opening remarks to “thank Gerry Furney and his cohorts of the day who had the vision to create a community,” while also noting

the Town’s infrastructure is aging and its population declining.

“We have the potential to craft a new vision,” she said.

Frost, whose grandfather, Stu Robinson, was one of those cohorts of Furney’s in the late 1950s and who preceded Furney as Port McNeill’s first mayor, said he has lived here “through good times and bad.

Port McNeill will always pull through.”

Frost said economic growth is critical to entice the community’s youth to remain.

Clarke, a newcomer to the political arena, called for engaging youth in small projects around town to provide a sense of pride and investment in the community.

Nicols called for the construction of a recreational facility including a pool and meeting rooms to serve as a community centre, as well as year-round tourism.

MacDonald, a selfemployed businessman who has been intimately involved in non-timber forest products marketing, said the Town’s future economic focus should be in the growth areas of the marine industry and tourism.

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Each of the candi- dents, our seniors, have dates fielded ques- wonderful ideas, and tions from the public, we need to encourage including one asking those.”

Robert Short later if they were able to think “outside the box” asked what the canto create opportuni- didates planned to do ties utilizing existing about the Town’s garbage bylaw, in light of resources.

“Burn the bloody the number of unsecured garbage containbox,” Dixon, prin- Comprehensive your number of ers —of and cipal at North Island coverage municipal bears” put “problem Secondary School, said 2014 down for coming into to applause. “We need election: more for online a free meal. to encourage innova- Seetown Before the panel tion and invest in those small visions. Our stu- could respond, Bryce

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Just 10 months old in 1994 when his parents first opened the business, Dylan will tell people he feels like he has worked at Hardy Buoys his whole life. Dylan has been an “employee” since the age of 12. Working his way up through the years he has worked in every dept of the company. Dylan is now a Lead hand and Sportscaught Supervisor. Learning to smoke fish is on the agenda. Dylan is very dependable, dedicated and committed. He is well respected among his co workers and is always willing to do whatever task is asked of him. Growing up Dylan played all sports but hockey was his passion. As a teen Dylan left the North Island to play on highly competitive and junior teams, always happy to come home to Port Hardy. The easy going pace, endless ice time, and being able to be out fishing on his boat 10 minutes from home is what he loves about living on the North Island. Dylan is Assistant Coach this year for the NI Eagles Pee Wee Rep. team and enjoys getting out playing hockey recreationally himself.

Dylan’s future goal is to continue learning the family business with the hopes of one day running it. Hardy Buoys is pleased to see Dylan working hard to achieve this Amazing goal.

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while noting the available bear-proof containers currently available are fabricated in Alberta.

“We were thinking we could get in touch with Jay, and maybe the school could provide something,” she said with a sly nod to Dixon.

“We could have a prototype under design, at a lower cost than they do,” he responded without missing a beat.

“However, they’ll be branded with whatever business name wants to

sponsor them.”

“Now, that’s outside the box,” Lok noted from the moderator’s podium.

“What box?” Frost asked to general laughter.

Port McNeill council candidate statements appear on Page 14. Mayoral candidate statements were published in the Oct. 23 Gazette, and can be found online at www. northislandgazette. com, following the Election 2014 link at the top of the page.

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Nov. 11 events:

Gazette staff Royal Canadian Legion branches in several North Island communities will host Remembrance Day ceremonies and fellowship Tuesday Nov. 11.

Thursday, November 6, 2014 Here’s where you can take part: Alert Bay Guests gather at the Legion Hall for a service, address and the laying of the wreaths following the two-

minute silence at 11:11 a.m. A free lunch with dessert will follow, hosted by the Legion Auxiliary.

Port Alice Guests assemble at the community cen-

tre at 10:30 a.m. for a parade to the cenotaph in front of the Legion Hall. Lunch will then be served in the Hall.

Port Hardy Participants assemble at the Carrot Park

cenotaph at 10:30 a.m.

Following the ceremony and laying of wreaths, lunch will be served at the Legion Hall.

Port McNeill Parade participants gather at the Legion

Hall at 10 a.m. Parade to the cenotaph on Campbell Way for the ceremony, followed by lunch at the Legion Hall for adults, hot dogs and hot chocolate for children at NISS.

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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 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Alert Bay that an elecvotng is necessary to elect four Councillors, and that the persons nominated 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 69 OAK OAK ROAD, ROAD, ALERT ALERT BAY 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 BAY 429 FIR STREET, ALERT BAY 74 74 WILLOW WILLOW ROAD, ROAD, ALERT ALERT BAY BAY

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS VOTING VOTING DATES DATES AND AND LOCATIONS LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Alert Bay on: GENERAL VOTING will be open qualified electors the Village Bay Saturday, November hours of 8:00 amof and 8:00 pm at of theAlert Village Alert Bay Village GENERAL VOTING15, will2014 be between open to to the qualified electors of the Village of Alert Bayofon: on: Office located at 15 Maple Road.

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of

EMERGENCY COORDINATOR EMERGENCY COORDINATOR with the with the DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY HARDY DISTRICT The District of Port Hardy invites applications for the position of Emergency Coordinator. This is The District of Port Hardy invites applications for the position of Emergency aCoordinator. volunteer position, an honorarium is provided.

Thisalthough is a volunteer position, although an honorarium is provided.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have some prior training related to emergency planning Ideally, the successful candidate will haveoperation some prior related to and the establishment and operation of an emergency centre training (EOC). Training will be emergency planning and the establishment and operation provided through Emergency Management BC and the Justice Institute of of BC.an emergency operation centre (EOC). Training will be provided through Emergency

Management BC and the Institute The Emergency Coordinator mayJustice be required to actofas BC. EOC Director during emergency events that necessitate establishment of an EOC, is responsible for coordinating regular meetings and The Emergency Coordinator be required act as EOC Director during activities associated with the District’smay Emergency PlanningtoCommittee, the day to day manageemergency thatProgram necessitate establishment of an is responsible ment of the localevents Emergency including coordination of staff andEOC, resources, coordination for coordinating regular meetings and activities associated training with the District's with external emergency management organizations, and implementing exercises and Emergency Planning Committee, the day to day management of the local operations under the District’s Emergency Plan.

For a more detailed listing of the duties of the Emergency Program including coordination of staff and resources, Emergency Coordinator, please see Emergency Program Bylaw No. 17-2007.

This Bylaw is availcoordination with external emergency management organizations, and able at the Municipaltraining Hall at theexercises address belowand or on the District’s website at www.porthardy.ca. implementing operations under the District’s Emergency For please a more detailed theyou duties of the Emergency To apply for thisPlan. position, submit a letterlisting statingofwhy are interested in, and how Coordinator, please see Emergency Program Bylaw No. 17-2007. This you believe you are qualified to undertake this position, along with your résumé and list of Bylaw is available at the Municipal Hall at the address below or on the references, by email, fax, hand delivery or mail, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December District's website at www.porthardy.ca.

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To apply for this position, submit a letter Services stating why you are Jeff Long, Directorplease of Corporate & Development interested in, and how you District believe youHardy are qualified to undertake this of Port position, along with your résumé and list of references, by email, fax, hand 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 delivery or mail, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014, to:

Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax 250-949-7433 Jeff Long, Director ofjlong@porthardy.ca Corporate & Development Services

of Port The District thanks all applicants forDistrict their interest, butHardy only those selected for an interview will 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 be contacted.

Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax 250-949-7433 jlong@porthardy.ca

The District thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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 HealthOffice Centrelocated (Hospital) time ofRoad. voting, as follows: Alert Bay Village atat15the Maple Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm at the Cormorant Island Community Health CentreVOTING 49 School Road A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patents or staf 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 is need • There Canadian There is no no citizen, need to to pre-register pre-register to to vote vote as as the the registraton registraton of of all all electors electors for for this this electon electon will will take place at the tme of votng.

You will be required to make a declaraton that you meet the • take resident at least 6 monthsYou immediately precedingtothemake day ofa registration, of OR registered place ofatBC thefortme of votng. will be required declaratonresident that you meet the following requirements: owner of 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 both residency and identity. days immediately preceding the day of 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

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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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Kuterra nets top sustainability ranking Gazette staff PORT MCNEILL— The ‘Namgis First Nation-owned, closedcontainment Kuterra fish farm achieved the world’s top sustainability ranking for its landraised Atlantic salmon last week.

Kuterra salmon, which entered the marketplace in April this year, is Canada’s first land-raised Atlantic salmon.

It received the highest ranking issued

by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, which gives the salmon a Seafood Watch “Best Choice” recommendation. The recommendation also makes the product Ocean Wise.

“We are delighted that the third-party assessment conduct-

Federation (ASF) in growing Atlantic salmon on land.

The Seafood Watch report stated, “These three farms are considered to be representative of current practices and therefore the assessment and recommendation is applicable globally to additional farms as they develop unless there is a demonstrable difference in production practices.”

The farms’ final scores ranged from 7.14 to 8.02 out of a possible 10.

The announcement was made during the same time period as the Aquaculture Innovation Workshop in Vancouver, which assessed the technical, biological, and economic feasibility of closed-contain-

ed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium has validated Kuterra operations as one of the most sustainable Atlantic salmon aquaculture operations globally,” says Garry Ullstrom, Kuterra CEO. “Environmental sustainability is the goal at the heart of Kuterra’s mission, and this ranking shows we’re achieving that.”

The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s assessment examined three land-based facilities currently operating globally — Kuterra in British Columbia, along with facilities in Denmark and West Virginia — where The Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute (TCFFI) works in partnership with the Atlantic Salmon

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Atlantic salmon grown on land are produced without the need for antibiotics or harsh, environmentally harm-

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Port Hardy that an election by voting is PUBLIC NOTICE HEREBY to the electors of the of Port Hardy that an electionand by voting is votes necessary to elect IS a Mayor andgiven six Councillors and that theDistrict persons nominated as candidates for whom will be received are:a Mayor and six Councillors and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes necessary to elect

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John General Voting Day Port Hardy, BC Saturday, November 15, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Leightan Port Hardy, BC Municipal Hall – 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy Advance Voting Opportunities VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

General Voting Day Friday, November 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, 15,Columbia 2014, 8:00 a.m. Port to 8:00 p.m.

MunicipalNovember Hall – 7360 Street, Hardy

Monday to Saturday November 8th to 29th 10:00am to 4:00pm

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Municipal Hall – 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy

Special Voting Opportunity Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Advance Voting Opportunities Port Hardy Hospital and Eagle Ridge5,Manor, 9120a.m.

Granville Street, Wednesday, November 2014, 8:00 to 8:00 p.m. Port Hardy Only patients or residents may vote.

Thursday, November 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Information for Electors – WhoFriday, Can Vote?

November 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Municipal Hall – 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy Resident Electors: If you are not on the List of Registered Resident Electors, you may register as a resident elector at the time of Special Voting Opportunity voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. following qualifications: Port Hardyon Hospital and EagleDay; Ridge Manor, 9120 Granville Street, Port Hardy  18 years of age or older General Voting Only patients or residents may vote.  Canadian citizen;  resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; fororElectors – Who Can Vote? registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately Information resident of preceding the day of registration; and, Electors: by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise Resident not disqualified disqualified bythe lawList fromofvoting.

If you are not on Registered Resident Electors, you may register as a resident elector at the time of Resident mustthe produce 2 pieces of identification one with a signature).

Picture identification is voting byelectors completing required application form available(atatleast the voting place.

To register you must meet the not necessary.

The identification must prove both residency and identity. following qualifications:  18 years Property of age orElectors: older on General Voting Day; Non-resident A is eligible to vote as a Non-resident Property Elector (owner of property in Port Hardy), if that person  person Canadian citizen; meets all of the criteria: for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration;  resident of following British Columbia  18 years or older on General Voting Day resident of or registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately  Canadian citizen preceding the day of registration; and,  resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration;  not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise  has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Port Hardy for at least 30 days immediately disqualified by lawtofrom voting. before registering vote; must produce pieces elector of identification (at of least with a signature). Picture identification is Resident is not electors entitled to register as a2resident in the District Portone Hardy; The identification mustLocal prove both residency and identity. not necessary. has not been disqualified by the Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law; Propertywho Electors: Non-resident the only persons are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, A person is eligiblewho to vote as holding a Non-resident Property Elector (owner of property in Port if that person are individuals are not the property in trust for a corporation or another trust;Hardy), and, all of is the following criteria: meets if there more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written majority of the Voting owners,Day register as a Non-resident Property Elector.  consent 18 yearsoforthe older on General

 person Canadian A may citizen only vote once as a Non-resident Property Elector regardless of how many properties that person owns in the District of Port Hardy.for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration;  resident of British Columbia

 thehas been a registered owner of Property real property in thewill District of Port to Hardy for the at least 30 daysFor immediately At time of voting, Non-Resident Electors be required submit Application Registration As before registering to vote; 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, Property Tax Hardy; Notice or 2014 Assessment Notice) as well  is not entitled to register as a resident elector in 2014 the District of Port as 2 pieces of identification confirming identity, one of which includes a signature. If there is more than one  has not been disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment voting in registered property owner, a Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form must befrom completed byan a election majority or of be the otherwise disqualified bythe law;person registering as Non-resident Property Elector) and submitted at the time of registered owners (including voting.

Both the Application for Registration and the Consent Form are available on the District website or can  the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common,be obtained at the Municipal Hall such that the theyproperty can be completed advance of or the day that youand, attend to vote. are individuals who are not holding in trust for aincorporation another trust; 

if there is more than one registeredOF owner of the property, onlyACCLAMATION one of those individuals may, with the written NOTICE ELECTION BY consent of the majority of the owners, register as a Non-resident Property Elector.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given that an election by acclamation is declared with respect to the three positions of forvote Electoral of the BoardProperty of Education of School District No. 85, as properties follows: A School person Trustee may only once Area as a 1Non-resident Elector regardless of how many that person

owns in the District of Port Hardy.

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Three (3) have been elected by acclamation

UsualElectors Names will be required to submit Jurisdiction of Residence AtSurname the time of voting, Non-Resident Property the Application For Registration As Port BC of the property (title AFIELD Non-resident Property Elector In TheJeff District Of Port Hardy and show proof of Hardy, ownership SCHMIDT Danita Coal Harbour, BC certificate, title search from within the last 30 days, 2014 Property Tax Notice or 2014 Assessment Notice) as well WISHART Leightan Port Hardy,If BC as 2 pieces of identification confirming identity, one of which includes a signature. there is more than one Jeff Long, Chiefproperty Election Officer registered owner, a Non-resident Property Elector Consent Form must be completed by a majority of the Jeff Long, Chief Election Officer registered (including the Jeff person Non-resident Property Elector) and submitted at ofthe of For further owners information, please contact Long, registering Chief Election as Officer or Susan Bjarnason, Deputy Chief Election Officer District Porttime Hardy, For further information, Jeff BC Long, Chief Election Official Susan Bjarnason, Deputy Chiefwebsite Election Official voting.

Both the Application forcontact Registration and theEmail: Consent Formorare available on the District or can be 7360 Columbia street, PO please Box 68, Porty Hardy, V0N 2P0 reception@porthardy.ca Telephone: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433 District of Port 7360can Columbia Street, POinBox 68, PortofHardy, BCthat V0Nyou 2P0attend to vote. obtained at the Municipal Hall suchHardy, that they be completed advance the day Email: reception@porthardy.ca Telephone: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given that an election by acclamation is declared with respect to the three positions of School Trustee for Electoral Area 1 of the Board of Education of School District No. 85, as follows: Surname FIELD SCHMIDT WISHART

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Three (3) have been elected by acclamation Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Jeff Port Hardy, BC Danita Coal Harbour, BC Leightan Port Hardy, BC

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Canada worth remembrance Remembrance Day in Canada and throughout the Commonwealth was established nearly a century ago, at the close of World War I. The deaths in recent weeks of a pair of Canadian servicemen are certain to make this year’s commemorations particularly relevant to a younger generation that continues to attend and participate in the Nov. 11 ceremonies. They have little direct connection to a centuryold conflict, but can certainly recognize one of their own whose images are splashed across social media within hours of his killing.

Warrant officer Patrice Vincent, 53, was killed in a targeted hit-and-run Oct. 20 in Quebec. Just two days later, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, a 24-year-old reservist, was killed by a gunman while standing guard at the National War Memorial.

That memorial is the site of Canada’s national Remembrance Day commemoration. You can be sure Cirillo will hold an honorary spot there next Tuesday along with the World War I veterans depicted in bronze.

The original Remembrance Day was held to honour the fallen soldiers of “The Great War”. In Canada it has since been amended to include all members of the Canadian Forces “who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.”

Vincent and Cirillo were killed not on a far battlefield, but on Canadian soil. Yes, they were targeted attacks — not on the individuals, but on the institutions they represented. Still, beware those who would capitalize on these incidents to assert they are proof the world is a global battlefield, and that we must trade our liberties to ensure security.

The phrase “Lest we forget”, which has become attached to Remembrance Day, is sometimes credited to the Ode of Remembrance, taken from a Lawrence Binyon poem titled For the Fallen and written in 1914 to honour the British war dead of that time. But his refrain is, “We will remember them.”

The actual words lest we forget come from a Rudyard Kipling poem written 17 years before the outbreak of the war, which warns of the fate that can befall even the mightiest armies, nations and even empires if they turn away from their moral core.

November 11 is a day for Cirillo, Vincent, and all those who preceded them while serving on behalf of the high ideals upon which Canada was founded and, despite its missteps with its indigenous peoples and several immigrant populations, to which it may still aspire.

We do not diminish that honour, remembrance and commemoration. We do, however, ask that the rest of the year be given to remembrance of the Canada they served. It remains to the rest of us to preserve and protect that ideal.

Lest we forget.

Hardy shines for fireworks show Dear editor, The fireworks show was awesome with the support in the community.

We should give our thanks to Overwaitea for their support of the hot chocolate and apples to be made into candy apples.

Also to Providence Place for taking the time each

year to come and serve the hot chocolate and to give out the candy apples.

To Spiketop Cedar for donating the firewood for the bonfire and Fox Disposal for delivering the wood.

Also to all the businesses and people who made cash donations to sup-

Hey, remember the recent summer, when we all wished for some rain to break up the unending run of sun and heat? Yeah, us neither.

Also to the truck that was selling fireworks for their generous donation.

So please thank these people for their time and support and we will see you again next year.

Way to go Port Hardy!

Robert Johnsen Port Hardy

Poppies bloom for a season Dear editor, Friday, Oct. 31, was the official beginning of the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2014 Annual Poppy Campaign. You should now be seeing Poppy Taggers out in force in shopping centers and public buildings throughout your community.

Presentations of ceremonial First Poppies are made to the Governor General of Canada, then to the Lieutenant Governor of each province, and subsequently to mayors and local government authorities prior to the start of the campaign.

The Royal Canadian Legion proudly supports Canada’s serv-

ing military and retired Veterans.

The Poppy Campaign serves to help Canadians honour, remember and show their support. All donations made during this time go toward assisting veterans and their families in need. The Legion also coordinates and delivers Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada.

We would like to invite all Canadians to participate in this year’s Poppy Campaign and to attend their local ceremony on Tuesday Nov. 11.

Poppy Chairman Louise Payne presents Lest We Forget.

Kathy Slack Port McNeill Legion’s first poppy to Port McNeill Mayor Furney Oct. 31.

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And, most importantly, to our District of Port Hardy for providing their generous donation, the donation of the ball park and the crew who clean up after the event.

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Gas prices fuel discussion at council Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Coun. Rick Marcotte brought up gas prices in the region at last week’s council meeting, but his request that council look deeper at the price difference between here and down-Island was rejected after discussion.

“I’d like to request of staff that we invite the Chevron and Imperial Oil/Esso sales reps to council to explain the vast difference in gas prices between Campbell River and Port Hardy,” said coun. Marcotte during Council Reports.

“We don’t like interfering on personal businesses,” he continued, “it’s not our place or our job, but this is a big issue for a lot of

local people.”

“I agree that the prices are much higher,” said coun. Janet Dorward. “However, I don’t believe it’s council’s place to meddle in private business so I will be voting against the motion.”

The motion was defeated.

Also in Council Reports, coun.

Dorward said that she was “given the really disappointing news” that Western Forest Products would be closing its Port Hardy office Jan. 1 as part of a centralization effort. “Of little consolation was that they feel there’s going to be a few employees purchasing homes in Port Hardy,” she added.

The councillor did have some good news

to share however: “Yesterday with the finance budget, that was exciting to learn how much - $357,000 - savings in the past 12 months from offering the water and sewer utilities ourselves. That was huge; some very good news.”

Parnham Deputy Mayor Debbie Huddlestan raised the possibility of renaming a section of Thunderbird Way in honour of the late Mayor Bev Parnham during the New Business portion of the meeting.

A request had been sent to Island Health to name the new Primary Healthcare facility in the town after the Mayor, but the health authority preferred to

Council Meeting Port Hardy offer a different memorial.

“They are going to put up a plaque and they do recognize the work she did to get that facility built for our community,” explained the Deputy Mayor.

“Someone suggested to me that if they won’t do that (name the facility after Mayor Parnham), can we change the road?”

The portion in question runs alongside the hospital on the south side of Granville Street.

Director of Corporate Services Jeff Long examined the possibili-

ty and informed council that the change would affect four properties, with three requiring an address change. He suggested council pen a letter to the property owners that would be affected, stating the desire of council and asking for input.

Council approved a motion to accept the suggestion.

RCMP/PHFD Port Hardy RCMP Staff Sergeant Gord Brownridge appeared before council last week to present the detachment’s quarterly report.

In the report the officer noted particular success in disrupting the local drug trade

after “months of investigation” led to the execution of four search warrants and multiple charges laid against eight individuals along with the seizure of over $35,000, drugs and firearms.

The officer also highlighted the success of student outreach programs, including the student of the month initiative. “We’re very happy this year, this new school year, that we have all three (band) schools on board with what we call SotMo, the Student of the Month program,” he explained. “It has been going quite well, I’m very pleased with that and the students love it and I believe the

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Fire Chief Schell Nickerson also presented to council, reporting 35 calls in the quarter as well as the successful completion of several training programs by members and participation in several community events.

Nickerson also noted the purchase of a Sparky the Dog costume by the Port Hardy Volunteer Firefighters Association. “I think it’s a great tool for fire prevention,” said the Fire Chief. “All the kids just go crazy over it. Actually the guys that are putting the costume on are having a hoot with it too.”

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ment to improve the from Page 1 In the mayoral race, long-term prospects of Janet Dorward and the town.

Several comHank Bood are running for the seat left mon themes came in vacant by Mayor Bev answers from council Parnham’s passing ear- candidates with healthcare, affordable and lier this year.

Dorward highlight- senior housing, ecoed her current roles nomic stimulation and on council and spoke connectivity repeated of the importance of across several platdelivering high-speed forms.

Fred Robertson, a internet to all of the town, reexamining the teacher and former President, recycling program and VINTA inclusive improving healthcareSeeurged more online poliin the town. She also cies, collaboration with highlighted the com- First Nations and other munity forest and said North Island communishe would be interest- ties and said he would ing in exploring a simi- work towards a healthy lar model with fishing. economy and a healthy Bood reminded the population.

Debbie Perkovich audience of his former mayor status floated the idea of a and argued for more quarterly town hall to accountability and improve communicatransparency from tion and said she would Municipal Hall, citing like to see better opporthe decision to termi- tunities for youth, such apprenticeships nate the Epcor contract as “behind closed doors” offered through the as an example. Bood high school and colsaid he would work lege.

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November 6 Ted Talk Screening and Discussion “Teaching Design for Change” at the Port Hardy branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library as part of the “Health, Wealth, and Community” series. 6:15-7:45 p.m.

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November 8 Vancouver Aquarium’s AquaVan comes to the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free to ALL members of the public! Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to learn more about our own aquatic neighbours that share this beautiful place we call home!

November 14-16 Winter Art Show and Sale at Jessie’s B&B, 5710 Hardy Bay Road. Local artists share watercolours, oils, acrylics, pottery, quilting, jewelry and cedar weaving. 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

November 8 Port Hardy Public Library’s Mother Goose for little ones, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

November 8 Special Remembrance Day-inspired “Krafty Kids” story time and craft at the Port McNeill Public Library.

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November 8-29 Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society holds its annual Christmas Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat, Thunderbird Mall in the former Reitmann’s shop.

November 13 The Port Hardy branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library continues its Meetings with Remarkable Women series with Strength from the Earth. Featuring writing from Vandana Shiva. Begins at 6:30 p.m.

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November 15 Body, Mind and Spirit Wellness Fair, 1-4 p.m., Port Hardy Civic Centre. Discover the many different relaxation therapies, healing treatments, exercise regimens and more available on the North Island. Free admission; to rent a table or for more info call 250-230-0095.

November 16 Christmas Creations Craft Fair in Port Alice from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Port Alice Community Centre. Crafters from all over the island share their wares. Pre-register for the event by November 10. $10 for a large table, $5 for a small table, and $3 for a pegboard. Call the Community Centre at 250-284-3912 to register or for more information.

November 22 Final session of Port Hardy Library’s Introduction to Short Story Writing, 2-4 p.m.

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November 29 Tishomingo String Band performs as part of North Island Concert Society’s 2014-2015 season. Show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, and from Gail Neely in Port Alice at 250-284-3927. Call Brian Hicks at 250-902-2228 or visit niconcert.ca for details.

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November 29 Annual Christmas Showcase of Arts & Crafts, Port McNeill Old School and Community Hall, sponsored by Port McNeill Lioness. Table spots going fast; application forms for tables available by calling Christina at 250-9564400, or email marcanne@telus.net.

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Jazz pianist leaves an improvisation A review by J.R. Rardon PORT HARDY— Well, the North Island Concert Society did it again. Credit jazz pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer, who also did it again.

Kaeshammer kicked off the 17th NICS season Saturday with a rousing display of improvisational jazz, with some blues and pop thrown into the mix, in his first trip to the North Island since playing at Port Hardy Secondary School 14 years ago in the society’s formative years.

The concert society, which has been faced with dwindling revenues and rising expenses in recent years, came into the final week leading to its 2014-15 season facing an alarming shortage of season ticket sales. But longtime board member Brenda Fleeton said a flurry of sales in the preceding days have the society on much firmer ground now.

Kaeshammer (pronounced CASEhammer) may well get some of the credit for the sudden surge of interest.

“I distinctly remember sitting up in the bleachers of the theatre at (Port Hardy) high school 14 years ago, looking down at these guys,” David “Dazy” Weymer said after Friday’s show.

He then turned to drummer Damian Graham, who supported Kaeshammer’s frenetic piano work throughout the evening, and asked, “You were here, too, right?”

“Yeah, I remember playing in Port Hardy,” Graham said with a laugh. “I asked

Pianist Michael Kaeshammer, left, and drummer Damian Graham regale the Civic Centre audience in the opener of the North Island Concert Society season Saturday in Port Hardy.

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(Kaeshammer) why it took us so long to come back.”

That first appearance introduced a Michael Kaeshammer skilled on the keyboard, but still seeking his identity as a performer on

stage. Still a relatively young man growing in his craft, he returned Saturday owning that stage — and, in short order, the audience who came to watch him perform on it.

A throwback per-

former of the boogie-woogie, or stride piano, technique popularized in ragtime and 1920s-era New Orleans jazz, Kaeshammer is capable of delivering a frenetic volume of notes

and chords from both hands. Yet, like the best of improvisational jazz artists, he makes each composition his own through personal, stylistic touches.

Between songs, he regales the audience

not with standard, detailed introductions, but with teasing hints and jokes which keep the listener guessing what might come next.

“We don’t do requests, unless we get asked to,” he joked.

Waving a letter he was presented before the show by one patron, asking if he played Fats Domino songs, Kaeshammer quipped, “We don’t know any Fats Domino.” Then, turning to Graham, he said, “Let’s try to do a medley of songs we don’t know,” and launched into a Domino medley of My Girl Josephine, Ain’t That a Shame and Blueberry Hill, which he turned into a sing-along the crowd (or those who knew the lyrics) were happy to join in on.

Standards like The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Sweet Georgia Brown might

morph into the theme from The Pink Panther, or the Muppets Show Theme, or the theme from The Flintstones cartoon.

Honky Tonk Train Blues — written by Meade Lux Lewis in 1935 — suddenly morphs into Chattanooga ChooChoo.

From originals like Kisses in Zanzibar — yes, Kaeshammer is also a writer and composer — to a percussion-laced remake of Allen Toussaint’s Shoo-Rah, Saturday’s show sucked in the audience and left them asking for more, the ultimate aim of any performer. And for the small-town music society seeking to continue bringing quality entertainment to the remote North Island.

For one more night, it was mission accomplished.

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Pat Corbett-Labatt

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Jessie Hemphill

Rick Marcotte

Debbie Perkovich

Shelley Quist

Eric Ralph

Graeme Richards

Fred Robertson

Rod Romas

Shelley Siemens

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Leightan Wishart

As a 39-year resident, retired professional, volunteer, wife and mother, I’m dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life in Port Hardy.

An honest and strong woman, I believe that it’s vital to give back to my community. While raising my family, taking courses, and working, I have always been involved in our community (e.g. volunteered for Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Port Hardy Hockey Association, Filomi Days Committee, PHSS Grad committees, Port Hardy Twinning Society, Community Consultative Committee).

While working for North Island College, I was fully committed to my career. I taught traditional and online courses, but also became involved in many college-wide administrative roles. I’ve been chair of collegewide departments, served on hiring committees, did performance evaluations, oversaw budgets, scheduled courses, worked to ensure educational quality plus worked hard to maintain educational programming at the Port Hardy campus.

I believe (1) it is vital for Port Hardy’s city hall to be fully transparent; (2) a variety of technological means can be used to improve and increase communication between the council and the citizens; (3) in increasing connections and consulting with people in all areas of our community and giving everyone a voice; and (4) in promoting and supporting employment initiatives.

I am retired and have the time needed to fully commit to Port Hardy.

My educational qualifications, administrative and committee experience will be useful tools in being a Port Hardy councillor. I will help make Port Hardy a better place to live, work, and play.

I have been a taxpaying resident of Port Hardy for 43 years and I have just recently retired. For the past 40 years I was an employee for the District of Port Hardy, primarily working in the Public Works /Utilities Department, and for the last eight years as the Capital Projects Coordinator.

You could say that I know Port Hardy’s infrastructure above and below the ground extensively. Therefore, I believe my 40 years of work experience and knowledge would be a great asset to the Port Hardy Mayor/Council especially when they are approving O&M Budgets and Capital Improvement Projects.

As residents of Port Hardy, we all know that we have a number of concerns and issues to deal with over the next 4 years. Just to name a few: Continuing to improve Health Care services, Senior’s housing/assisted living, local post-secondary education/trades training with local businesses, Economic Development initiatives following the Port Hardy’s Official Community Plan, highspeed internet which will help our businesses now and in the future and, last but not least, to maintain our infrastructure and plan for what we will require in the future.

When elected to represent you on Council, you have my word that I am committed to work with you to make Port Hardy a safe and affordable place to live, work and play.

Please vote on November 15 for the Mayor and Councillors who will best represent you.

Thank you for electing me to Port Hardy’s council, in 2011 the youngest woman and first person from a local First Nation, ever. I am seeking reelection so I may continue work that is important to you, bringing my community planning background to council as well as my unique perspective and experience. Though I may have been the youngest council member, I was certainly one of the most vocal, and plan to continue speaking up for our community.

While I will be splitting my time between Port Hardy and Nanaimo for 2015, I will attend most council meetings in person, teleconference for the others, and we will return in a year when my husband finishes his teaching degree.

Port Hardy is at a point where we need to expand beyond traditional industries while still appreciating their contributions, past and present. Instead of just focusing on individual issues, council members need to approach all issues with a vision and help us become: a community that uses natural resources for enjoyment, sustenance and employment in a way that can continue for generations; a vibrant, creative community, with a diverse economy, that celebrates our history and culture while always evolving; a community that is healthy, where people stay and support themselves and their families while feeling connected and supported.

I feel confident that I can help move us toward these goals through effective day-to-day decisionmaking. If you share this vision, please re-elect me on November 15th for Port Hardy’s council.

I am running for my second term as councillor for the district of Port Hardy.

The first three years were such an education in how the town works, how business is conducted and the process of getting things accomplished.

Even though we accomplished some things, there is much more to do!

In order to attract visitors or keep present jobs, some measures may be fairly simple.

We are the largest fish unloading port in B.C., yet it is very difficult to access, whether for home or in local restaurants.

Visitors often ask, “Where can I find fresh seafood on the menu?”

It is embarrassing to tell them that they cannot.

With the fish unloading, you have boats that need servicing and supplies. We have to support anyone that would like to operate a boatyard/ haul out! Boats that cannot be serviced here, may go elsewhere, taking their fish with them and leaving good-paying jobs behind.

Even though we have a new medical clinic, there are still issues, such as the lack of medical and support staff.

Our seniors are almost 25 per cent of our population and need better care and services.

Internet is getting closer and closer and we must continue better access for everyone, whether schools, homes, businesses and visitors.

BC Ferries is also an issue. The cancelled routes and lessened sailings have cost Port Hardy considerable dollars from loss of business and exposure to the world from fewer visitors.

The Ferry Corporation is also a hindrance to making closer ties with the Central Coast that relies on our services!

There are still lots of things to do! Please vote on November 15 and reelect Rick Marcotte to Port Hardy Council.

I have been a resident of Port Hardy since 1964.

I grew up and graduated here, and have raised my five children here, three of which still call this home. We supported our family by working in the fishing, logging and mining industries. I currently run my own small bookkeeping service for employment.

I decided to run for Council because I have the time and opportunity.

I would like to have a part in the future of Port Hardy; much hard work has been put in by many people over the years and I would like to contribute what I can at this time.

One of the biggest challenges facing Port Hardy is economic stability. Without a strong, stable economy all things suffer. Good employment opportunities would attract families to live here in Port Hardy.

With a larger population some of our other problems could be eased.

Increased business and population could mean increased tax revenues, better education opportunities in our schools, and increased health care. Council needs to focus on bringing business to Port Hardy and supporting our businesses already established.

We need to advertise that Port Hardy is an inviting place to do business.

With my bookkeeping/ accounting background I understand the importance of balancing budgets. Council needs to have a sustainable, longterm vision that benefits the community longterm. If elected I would work hard to fulfill my role and responsibilities as Councillor.

My name is Shelley Quist; I am a combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologist at Port Hardy Hospital. I moved here two years ago with my family for my job at the hospital. During that time I have become involved as a volunteer firefighter and also a paramedic with BC Ambulance. I am married to my wonderful husband Shane Quist who is also a paramedic with BC Ambulance.

We are raising our three children here Sasha (16), Tristan (9), and Darian (5). We have decided that Port Hardy is home for us and where we want to raise our children.

I am running for council so I can have input and steering in the direction we go in Port Hardy over the next four years.

I believe we have huge issues with recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, ultrasound techs, and lab and X-ray techs. After a few years we have a full-time physiotherapist coming soon. As well, we need to search out and bring business to town. This will help spur the economy here and we can work on a downtown revitalization project to help improve our downtown image. We need to also work with our MLA to lobby for change in the BC Ferries system and have it put back to previous service levels. I believe that I am a definite asset to council with my previous experience of VP Student Affairs on the Kelsey Students Association, Shop Steward for HSA, and advocacy work that I have been a part of for a national childcare program where I lobbied the provincial and federal governments. I am approachable, strongminded and will represent all citizens fairly and equally. I look for your support on Nov 15.

My wife Jackie and I have lived in Port hardy for the last 18 years. We have three grown children and four grandchildren who, thankfully, all live here.

I have worked in forestry for 29 years, tourism for two years and the fishing industry for the last four years. I was a town Councillor from 2008-2011 and was present for all council meetings. I served on several committees: Operational Services, Legislative Review, Addiction Services, Forestry and Community Watershed.

I was also Harbour Commission Liaison.

As a forester I was involved in several provincial planning initiatives involving economic and ecological sustainability. Negotiated and consulted with government agencies, local residents and special interest groups concerning land use planning issues.

I am increasingly concerned about the economic and social wellbeing of our community.

I believe one possible solution to this situation is more full time jobs with a decent living wage. How do we get them?

Although we are surrounded by forests and the ocean we have only minimal access to the jobs that these resources create. Our forests float down the straits and our fish roll down the highway.

Local government can bring businesses together, offer stimulus, form partnerships and lobby.

Government should not operate businesses but we can create the environment for local resource development and jobs.

I truly believe that Port Hardy has a bright future.

We are blessed with a multitude of resources; we just have to find a way to gain more local benefit from them.

I am running for town council, quite simply, because I love living here. I believe I am in a position to provide strong, sound and reasoned leadership. If elected, I will utilize my councillor position to influence the transparency of the District’s finances, and recreational opportunities for our community. For the past four seasons, I have had the privilege of being the President of Port Hardy Minor Hockey. The club provides much-needed revenue to our community yearly with our successful, volunteer-driven hockey tournaments. Port Hardy will be hosting the Bantam Tier 3 Provincial Championship in March, and our community will be hosting over 250 guests!

My personal experiences will influence positive changes, as I have been an active volunteer throughout my life, and our community. As an employee for Telus, a councillor position will allow me to talk connectivity concerns on the North Island. I am part owner of two small businesses in town and I understand and appreciate the challenges businesses face.

Currently, the District does not have transparency of its finances and I believe financial information should be available to the community members. Fiscal responsibility will ensure taxpayers’ money is utilized properly. I believe another issue facing the District is the need for more recreational opportunities for our youth.

There is a direct correlation between organized sports participation and vandalism when teenagers do not have recreational opportunities.

I am capable, honest and fair and would be honoured to be a Councillor for the District of Port Hardy.

Being on Council is about leadership.

I believe it is the responsibility of Port Hardy’s Council to establish a climate that encourages progress in all aspects of our community. Council must make its decisions through a lens that asks; ‘what will improve life, and give people a reason to stay in Port Hardy’, ‘what will give people a reason to come to Port Hardy?’

• Development cannot happen in isolation. Open and respectful communication must take place with First Nations’ communities and other North Island communities.

• We need to protect and build on the positive aspects of our community.

• Local government has the greatest impact on our day-to-day lives, yet voter turnout has been traditionally low for municipal elections. It has been said people do not feel represented. Council must work openly and inclusively and give people a reason to believe they are represented.

• Council must always be mindful they are dealing with taxpayer’s money. The budget is about priorities. Priorities must be established before dollars are committed.

I am a passionate advocate of Port Hardy. If elected, these goals and principles will guide my decisions.

We arrived in Port Hardy in the spring of 1989. 25 years and three boys later we call Port Hardy home. Teacher for 25 years; served as Local President of the Teachers’ Association; minor hockey executive member, coach and manager; member of Vancouver Island North Woodlands Advisory Group; elected to the British Columbia Teachers’ Council.

Interests include old-timers hockey, fishing, firewooding, skiing, cooking.

My name is Rod Romas and I’ve been a member of the community since 1984. Back then our town was alive with spirit and that spirit made me who I am today. I chose to run for council so that I could give something back to my community. I want to bring the spirit back to Port Hardy, I want our children to grow up with the same experiences, I want them to have pride in our community like we all did and still do.

If I am elected, I would like to lobby the government to reinstate our Northern Living Allowance. Life on the North Island comes at a cost; we pay more for everything here. I believe that additional disposable income would encourage families to spend more of their time and money within the community and in return benefit local businesses. I would also seek more community involvement in the major decision-making process. Council is only seven people; we could all benefit from further perspectives.

I know that there will be many other concerns to be addressed; I will only make one promise to the townspeople of Port Hardy and that is to do the best I can. The people that know me the best know me as a little stubborn, a little opinionated and perhaps a little argumentative, especially when I am passionate about something. Let me use those traits to fight for what you want, to express your concerns and to have your voices heard.

Moving to Port Hardy as a young adult, I was attracted to the abundance of work opportunities from diverse industries.

The population was double what it is today.

I have a deep passion for my community and my friends and neighbours within it, and it breaks my heart to see them leaving.

What I hope to bring to the council; • Respectful communication; • Educated and informed decision making process; • Responsible spending; • Leadership and teambuilding skills — I am a fourth-year leadership development student. I am in my last year and I want to bring my leadership and team-building skills to the table to work for all of you; • Accessibility and approachability; and • Vision and Energy! I plan to continually work towards building Port Hardy and moving Port Hardy in the forward direction that I know you all want it to go.

I have been talking to many Port Hardy citizens and listening to their visions.

Like you, I want local, community-oriented economic development.

Working at strengthening OUR economy by promoting OUR jobs within OUR Community.

Because we come second to no one!

Our hospital and health care facilities for our families and our seniors are of great concern for me and I know it is for you, too. We must work collectively with First Nations to continue to respect and preserve Port Hardy’s culture and continue to promote tourism.

I am excited to put all of my energy and my skills to work for you as a councillor and I am asking you to hire me — Shelley Siemens on Nov. 15. Let’s get Port Hardy moving forward together!

Having spent my entire adulthood in Port Hardy, I have strong ties to the community. I worked for Island Copper for 30 years. I currently own my own business.

I raised a family of 4, and am active in the community. As a member of the Volunteer Fire Department I designed and built the fireworks display for Filomi days for the last 25 years, I am an active member of the Port Hardy Lions club. I bring a wealth of experience having been a town councillor for over 15 years and 2 years serving on the Mount Waddington Regional District. I am passionate about Port Hardy, its residents and its future.

We must place a high priority on bringing high speed internet to Port Hardy as soon as possible. Port Hardy must be open for business by offering incentives such as lower business property taxes so they may reinvest in Port Hardy.

I believe my experience in dealing with all levels of Government will work towards achieving this goal.

Helping Port Hardy become a healthy community with the resources that we need is a passion of mine. My wife suffers a chronic disease and it hurts that she needs to leave town and spend unnecessary dollars to access treatment.

Port Hardy, like every community in Canada is facing a garbage crisis.

There is no easy solution when it comes to balancing excellent garbage service against the cost to provide such service.

This is a problem that many communities are struggling with. I pledge to work with the council and the residents to find the best “Made in Port Hardy for Port Hardy” solution to this problem.

I am running for councillor because I care about Port Hardy and want to see it improve.

I want to make sure council is not conducting some of its important business behind closed doors (in camera) which is extremely inappropriate. I want to make sure decisions made by council are open and transparent. I want to make sure the decisions made by council are in the best interest of the community as a whole.

I have been on the school board for 12 years and, although it is different, in many ways the fundamental principles of operating the business end are the same. I have a good understanding of the workings of government and believe that would make me an asset to council.

I think there should be a connection between local government and the school district, and I could be the conduit.

Having just retired, I am now able to dedicate more of my time to both the School Board and Port Hardy District Council.

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Pat Corbett-Labatt

Dennis Dugas

Jessie Hemphill

Rick Marcotte

Debbie Perkovich

Shelley Quist

Eric Ralph

Graeme Richards

Fred Robertson

Rod Romas

Shelley Siemens

John Tidbury

Leightan Wishart

As a 39-year resident, retired professional, volunteer, wife and mother, I’m dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life in Port Hardy.

An honest and strong woman, I believe that it’s vital to give back to my community. While raising my family, taking courses, and working, I have always been involved in our community (e.g. volunteered for Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Port Hardy Hockey Association, Filomi Days Committee, PHSS Grad committees, Port Hardy Twinning Society, Community Consultative Committee).

While working for North Island College, I was fully committed to my career. I taught traditional and online courses, but also became involved in many college-wide administrative roles. I’ve been chair of collegewide departments, served on hiring committees, did performance evaluations, oversaw budgets, scheduled courses, worked to ensure educational quality plus worked hard to maintain educational programming at the Port Hardy campus.

I believe (1) it is vital for Port Hardy’s city hall to be fully transparent; (2) a variety of technological means can be used to improve and increase communication between the council and the citizens; (3) in increasing connections and consulting with people in all areas of our community and giving everyone a voice; and (4) in promoting and supporting employment initiatives.

I am retired and have the time needed to fully commit to Port Hardy.

My educational qualifications, administrative and committee experience will be useful tools in being a Port Hardy councillor. I will help make Port Hardy a better place to live, work, and play.

I have been a taxpaying resident of Port Hardy for 43 years and I have just recently retired. For the past 40 years I was an employee for the District of Port Hardy, primarily working in the Public Works /Utilities Department, and for the last eight years as the Capital Projects Coordinator.

You could say that I know Port Hardy’s infrastructure above and below the ground extensively. Therefore, I believe my 40 years of work experience and knowledge would be a great asset to the Port Hardy Mayor/Council especially when they are approving O&M Budgets and Capital Improvement Projects.

As residents of Port Hardy, we all know that we have a number of concerns and issues to deal with over the next 4 years. Just to name a few: Continuing to improve Health Care services, Senior’s housing/assisted living, local post-secondary education/trades training with local businesses, Economic Development initiatives following the Port Hardy’s Official Community Plan, highspeed internet which will help our businesses now and in the future and, last but not least, to maintain our infrastructure and plan for what we will require in the future.

When elected to represent you on Council, you have my word that I am committed to work with you to make Port Hardy a safe and affordable place to live, work and play.

Please vote on November 15 for the Mayor and Councillors who will best represent you.

Thank you for electing me to Port Hardy’s council, in 2011 the youngest woman and first person from a local First Nation, ever. I am seeking reelection so I may continue work that is important to you, bringing my community planning background to council as well as my unique perspective and experience. Though I may have been the youngest council member, I was certainly one of the most vocal, and plan to continue speaking up for our community.

While I will be splitting my time between Port Hardy and Nanaimo for 2015, I will attend most council meetings in person, teleconference for the others, and we will return in a year when my husband finishes his teaching degree.

Port Hardy is at a point where we need to expand beyond traditional industries while still appreciating their contributions, past and present. Instead of just focusing on individual issues, council members need to approach all issues with a vision and help us become: a community that uses natural resources for enjoyment, sustenance and employment in a way that can continue for generations; a vibrant, creative community, with a diverse economy, that celebrates our history and culture while always evolving; a community that is healthy, where people stay and support themselves and their families while feeling connected and supported.

I feel confident that I can help move us toward these goals through effective day-to-day decisionmaking. If you share this vision, please re-elect me on November 15th for Port Hardy’s council.

I am running for my second term as councillor for the district of Port Hardy.

The first three years were such an education in how the town works, how business is conducted and the process of getting things accomplished.

Even though we accomplished some things, there is much more to do!

In order to attract visitors or keep present jobs, some measures may be fairly simple.

We are the largest fish unloading port in B.C., yet it is very difficult to access, whether for home or in local restaurants.

Visitors often ask, “Where can I find fresh seafood on the menu?”

It is embarrassing to tell them that they cannot.

With the fish unloading, you have boats that need servicing and supplies. We have to support anyone that would like to operate a boatyard/ haul out! Boats that cannot be serviced here, may go elsewhere, taking their fish with them and leaving good-paying jobs behind.

Even though we have a new medical clinic, there are still issues, such as the lack of medical and support staff.

Our seniors are almost 25 per cent of our population and need better care and services.

Internet is getting closer and closer and we must continue better access for everyone, whether schools, homes, businesses and visitors.

BC Ferries is also an issue. The cancelled routes and lessened sailings have cost Port Hardy considerable dollars from loss of business and exposure to the world from fewer visitors.

The Ferry Corporation is also a hindrance to making closer ties with the Central Coast that relies on our services!

There are still lots of things to do! Please vote on November 15 and reelect Rick Marcotte to Port Hardy Council.

I have been a resident of Port Hardy since 1964.

I grew up and graduated here, and have raised my five children here, three of which still call this home. We supported our family by working in the fishing, logging and mining industries. I currently run my own small bookkeeping service for employment.

I decided to run for Council because I have the time and opportunity.

I would like to have a part in the future of Port Hardy; much hard work has been put in by many people over the years and I would like to contribute what I can at this time.

One of the biggest challenges facing Port Hardy is economic stability. Without a strong, stable economy all things suffer. Good employment opportunities would attract families to live here in Port Hardy.

With a larger population some of our other problems could be eased.

Increased business and population could mean increased tax revenues, better education opportunities in our schools, and increased health care. Council needs to focus on bringing business to Port Hardy and supporting our businesses already established.

We need to advertise that Port Hardy is an inviting place to do business.

With my bookkeeping/ accounting background I understand the importance of balancing budgets. Council needs to have a sustainable, longterm vision that benefits the community longterm. If elected I would work hard to fulfill my role and responsibilities as Councillor.

My name is Shelley Quist; I am a combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologist at Port Hardy Hospital. I moved here two years ago with my family for my job at the hospital. During that time I have become involved as a volunteer firefighter and also a paramedic with BC Ambulance. I am married to my wonderful husband Shane Quist who is also a paramedic with BC Ambulance.

We are raising our three children here Sasha (16), Tristan (9), and Darian (5). We have decided that Port Hardy is home for us and where we want to raise our children.

I am running for council so I can have input and steering in the direction we go in Port Hardy over the next four years.

I believe we have huge issues with recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, ultrasound techs, and lab and X-ray techs. After a few years we have a full-time physiotherapist coming soon. As well, we need to search out and bring business to town. This will help spur the economy here and we can work on a downtown revitalization project to help improve our downtown image. We need to also work with our MLA to lobby for change in the BC Ferries system and have it put back to previous service levels. I believe that I am a definite asset to council with my previous experience of VP Student Affairs on the Kelsey Students Association, Shop Steward for HSA, and advocacy work that I have been a part of for a national childcare program where I lobbied the provincial and federal governments. I am approachable, strongminded and will represent all citizens fairly and equally. I look for your support on Nov 15.

My wife Jackie and I have lived in Port hardy for the last 18 years. We have three grown children and four grandchildren who, thankfully, all live here.

I have worked in forestry for 29 years, tourism for two years and the fishing industry for the last four years. I was a town Councillor from 2008-2011 and was present for all council meetings. I served on several committees: Operational Services, Legislative Review, Addiction Services, Forestry and Community Watershed.

I was also Harbour Commission Liaison.

As a forester I was involved in several provincial planning initiatives involving economic and ecological sustainability. Negotiated and consulted with government agencies, local residents and special interest groups concerning land use planning issues.

I am increasingly concerned about the economic and social wellbeing of our community.

I believe one possible solution to this situation is more full time jobs with a decent living wage. How do we get them?

Although we are surrounded by forests and the ocean we have only minimal access to the jobs that these resources create. Our forests float down the straits and our fish roll down the highway.

Local government can bring businesses together, offer stimulus, form partnerships and lobby.

Government should not operate businesses but we can create the environment for local resource development and jobs.

I truly believe that Port Hardy has a bright future.

We are blessed with a multitude of resources; we just have to find a way to gain more local benefit from them.

I am running for town council, quite simply, because I love living here. I believe I am in a position to provide strong, sound and reasoned leadership. If elected, I will utilize my councillor position to influence the transparency of the District’s finances, and recreational opportunities for our community. For the past four seasons, I have had the privilege of being the President of Port Hardy Minor Hockey. The club provides much-needed revenue to our community yearly with our successful, volunteer-driven hockey tournaments. Port Hardy will be hosting the Bantam Tier 3 Provincial Championship in March, and our community will be hosting over 250 guests!

My personal experiences will influence positive changes, as I have been an active volunteer throughout my life, and our community. As an employee for Telus, a councillor position will allow me to talk connectivity concerns on the North Island. I am part owner of two small businesses in town and I understand and appreciate the challenges businesses face.

Currently, the District does not have transparency of its finances and I believe financial information should be available to the community members. Fiscal responsibility will ensure taxpayers’ money is utilized properly. I believe another issue facing the District is the need for more recreational opportunities for our youth.

There is a direct correlation between organized sports participation and vandalism when teenagers do not have recreational opportunities.

I am capable, honest and fair and would be honoured to be a Councillor for the District of Port Hardy.

Being on Council is about leadership.

I believe it is the responsibility of Port Hardy’s Council to establish a climate that encourages progress in all aspects of our community. Council must make its decisions through a lens that asks; ‘what will improve life, and give people a reason to stay in Port Hardy’, ‘what will give people a reason to come to Port Hardy?’

• Development cannot happen in isolation. Open and respectful communication must take place with First Nations’ communities and other North Island communities.

• We need to protect and build on the positive aspects of our community.

• Local government has the greatest impact on our day-to-day lives, yet voter turnout has been traditionally low for municipal elections. It has been said people do not feel represented. Council must work openly and inclusively and give people a reason to believe they are represented.

• Council must always be mindful they are dealing with taxpayer’s money. The budget is about priorities. Priorities must be established before dollars are committed.

I am a passionate advocate of Port Hardy. If elected, these goals and principles will guide my decisions.

We arrived in Port Hardy in the spring of 1989. 25 years and three boys later we call Port Hardy home. Teacher for 25 years; served as Local President of the Teachers’ Association; minor hockey executive member, coach and manager; member of Vancouver Island North Woodlands Advisory Group; elected to the British Columbia Teachers’ Council.

Interests include old-timers hockey, fishing, firewooding, skiing, cooking.

My name is Rod Romas and I’ve been a member of the community since 1984. Back then our town was alive with spirit and that spirit made me who I am today. I chose to run for council so that I could give something back to my community. I want to bring the spirit back to Port Hardy, I want our children to grow up with the same experiences, I want them to have pride in our community like we all did and still do.

If I am elected, I would like to lobby the government to reinstate our Northern Living Allowance. Life on the North Island comes at a cost; we pay more for everything here. I believe that additional disposable income would encourage families to spend more of their time and money within the community and in return benefit local businesses. I would also seek more community involvement in the major decision-making process. Council is only seven people; we could all benefit from further perspectives.

I know that there will be many other concerns to be addressed; I will only make one promise to the townspeople of Port Hardy and that is to do the best I can. The people that know me the best know me as a little stubborn, a little opinionated and perhaps a little argumentative, especially when I am passionate about something. Let me use those traits to fight for what you want, to express your concerns and to have your voices heard.

Moving to Port Hardy as a young adult, I was attracted to the abundance of work opportunities from diverse industries.

The population was double what it is today.

I have a deep passion for my community and my friends and neighbours within it, and it breaks my heart to see them leaving.

What I hope to bring to the council; • Respectful communication; • Educated and informed decision making process; • Responsible spending; • Leadership and teambuilding skills — I am a fourth-year leadership development student. I am in my last year and I want to bring my leadership and team-building skills to the table to work for all of you; • Accessibility and approachability; and • Vision and Energy! I plan to continually work towards building Port Hardy and moving Port Hardy in the forward direction that I know you all want it to go.

I have been talking to many Port Hardy citizens and listening to their visions.

Like you, I want local, community-oriented economic development.

Working at strengthening OUR economy by promoting OUR jobs within OUR Community.

Because we come second to no one!

Our hospital and health care facilities for our families and our seniors are of great concern for me and I know it is for you, too. We must work collectively with First Nations to continue to respect and preserve Port Hardy’s culture and continue to promote tourism.

I am excited to put all of my energy and my skills to work for you as a councillor and I am asking you to hire me — Shelley Siemens on Nov. 15. Let’s get Port Hardy moving forward together!

Having spent my entire adulthood in Port Hardy, I have strong ties to the community. I worked for Island Copper for 30 years. I currently own my own business.

I raised a family of 4, and am active in the community. As a member of the Volunteer Fire Department I designed and built the fireworks display for Filomi days for the last 25 years, I am an active member of the Port Hardy Lions club. I bring a wealth of experience having been a town councillor for over 15 years and 2 years serving on the Mount Waddington Regional District. I am passionate about Port Hardy, its residents and its future.

We must place a high priority on bringing high speed internet to Port Hardy as soon as possible. Port Hardy must be open for business by offering incentives such as lower business property taxes so they may reinvest in Port Hardy.

I believe my experience in dealing with all levels of Government will work towards achieving this goal.

Helping Port Hardy become a healthy community with the resources that we need is a passion of mine. My wife suffers a chronic disease and it hurts that she needs to leave town and spend unnecessary dollars to access treatment.

Port Hardy, like every community in Canada is facing a garbage crisis.

There is no easy solution when it comes to balancing excellent garbage service against the cost to provide such service.

This is a problem that many communities are struggling with. I pledge to work with the council and the residents to find the best “Made in Port Hardy for Port Hardy” solution to this problem.

I am running for councillor because I care about Port Hardy and want to see it improve.

I want to make sure council is not conducting some of its important business behind closed doors (in camera) which is extremely inappropriate. I want to make sure decisions made by council are open and transparent. I want to make sure the decisions made by council are in the best interest of the community as a whole.

I have been on the school board for 12 years and, although it is different, in many ways the fundamental principles of operating the business end are the same. I have a good understanding of the workings of government and believe that would make me an asset to council.

I think there should be a connection between local government and the school district, and I could be the conduit.

Having just retired, I am now able to dedicate more of my time to both the School Board and Port Hardy District Council.

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PORT McNEILL COUNCIL CANDIDATES

If elected, I will work to access Good evening, my name is Jason Clark, I am running for a seat on coun- additional funding for neighbourhood cil. You may know me from coaching improvements through grants, corporate hockey, soccer, or as a Victor’s Secret investment and infrastructure projects.

I also want to engage the Model. I am third generation youth of Port McNeill in resident of Port McNeill, my small projects around the Grandfather and father were town that will give them both loggers. pride, and sense of involveTwo years ago, my family ment in their community. and I moved away to Prince By voting for me, you are George. After realizing what voting for someone who has we had left, we came back a vested interest in this town for the sense of community, and its residents. I will strive which makes a great place to to accomplish our vision of raise a family.

Port McNeill. Through hard I want to be involved in work and dedication we can the future of our town, and build a growing communito make it a place where ty that attracts and retains our children don’t have to Jason Clarke young families and new move away to have fulfilling investments. careers in a place they can My name is Jason Clark, and if you proud of. I don’t have a lot of political experience, but I learn quick, and want a councillor that will represent am passionate about the future of Port you, vote Jason Clark.

McNeill.

I served two terms as a councillor prior to challenging Mayor Furney for his seat last election. My platform was based around Planning, Communication and Recreation and I believe these still have merit.

Communication needs were pointed out on the recent economic development survey.

Improved online marketing of Port McNeill by all local businesses and organizations was a priority. This includes our Town of Port McNeill web page. Web pages are a communication tool.

Recreation was a priority for seniors, youth and families last election and the recent Shelley Economic Development survey results confirm this.

Planning must be an integral part of council’s business. Our swimming pool has been listed on the five-year plan for a number of years now but keeps get-

ting deferred to the following year. To address these, we need a vision and a plan for our town.

As you prepare to vote, consider this: over 50 years ago, a few men with a vision is how this community came to be. Is it time for a new vision? I believe it is and that is where my heart is … to see Port McNeill grow and prosper. That means improved internet, improved on-line presence, exploring the possibility of new facilities for recreation and all the while, being cognizant of the resources, industries Downey and businesses that allow us to enjoy the lifestyle we have here. The process was started with the economic development study this spring and continues today as we all prepare to vote in a new mayor and council.

I have lived in Port McNeill for me is the marine industry and tourism which have since 1971 and have been growth indusworked as a selfemployed mechanic tries since the 80s. since 1978.

I will do everyI am running for thing I can to encourcouncil because I feel age a more diverse we need to focus on economy. I love to ourselves, learn what talk to people, hear we want and how to their ideas and try to get it. We have been resolve problems. waiting for someone In the end I am a or something to save team player and look us. I would work on forward to working re-empowering the peowith others to create ple and establishing a Graham MacDonald a healthier and more prosperous commustrong sense of community. nity.

One of the most important issues Graham MacDonald

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I was raised in Port McNeill and I am tion in Community, Cultural, and Principal of North Island Secondary Environmental Education as well as School. Running for council I wish to a Master’s Degree in Educational help guide our community to adopt a Technology from UBC. I also have a mindset of collaboration and shared certificate in Leadership among other related credentials. responsibility. Together we Our new economy is can create a sense of ownerdriven by technology, innoship, pride, and vision that vation, and service. I aim will have direct impact on to encourage Port McNeill community success. to build a sense of identity Foremost I believe that that is more than a “small there should be transparency forestry community”. We and communication within must recognize the value of municipal decision making. local industry and challenge We must look after the needs people to explore opportuof all demographics within nities beyond the scope of our community while strawhat they are familiar with. tegically planning toward Moving forward we should future economic developfocus on the positive we ment. If we are to pursue a Jay Dixon have to offer and the wealth new vision for Port McNeill of skillsets that are embedwe must do so at a sustainable pace without squandering resourc- ded within Port McNeill. Running for council I wish to help guide the way for es, or incurring excessive debt.

I hold a Bachelor of Education improved opportunities for the residents from UVIC with a specializa- of today and tomorrow.

I am running for one of the four seats on Council in the Port McNeill Civic Election.

For those of you that do not know me, I grew up in Port McNeill including my wife, and we have raised our three daughters here. I have worked my entire career here in Port McNeill, where I am currently employed by a locally owned business.

I was an elected councilor for two terms (6 years) from 2005-2011, but took the last election term off to concentrate on my career in Health and Safety as well as the growth of the Royal Aaron Canadian Marine Search & Rescue station based here in Port McNeill.

We were asked to provide some of our top priorities for the upcoming 4-year term. There are many issues facing our

community, however, my top priority is to work with our new council and mayor through the departure of our longtime mayor Gerry Furney. Gerry was a distinguished mayor and has done so many meritable things for our community. Now we look to the future, and change is inevitable. I want to ensure that this change is carefully planned, transparent and meaningful for everyone in our community.

I enjoyed my previous terms on council and collaborating with all of our community groups for the initiation and promotion of Frost new projects and sustaining growth. With your support in the November election, we can continue to promote positive advancement for the betterment of our community.

Everything is interconnected, and My family and I moved to Port McNeill almost two years ago and the in a small, isolated community even moment we began descending the hill more so. Mayor and council will need into town I instantly knew I was home. to work closely with business owners, After buying a home and settling in I the regional district, taxpayers, and so many others to move Port realized that I could turn my McNeill in a positive direclifelong passion for politics tion. I would like to be a part into active involvement if I of that team as a councillor. took a risk and put myself My financial background out there. brings an understanding of Many rural communities fiscal responsibility and a are facing a host of issues; strong desire to see cost-cutin Port McNeill I feel that ting measures used wherever job creation and economic possible. As a stay-at-home development are the most mom I also bring a meaimportant. This needs to be sure of patience, cooperation done in a stable and susand problem-solving skills tainable way, so the jobs that have been well-used and last lifetimes and our pristine environment and superb Alannah Nicols perfected. Finally, I feel that I represent a younger generquality of life are protected. ation of new families facing Accomplishing this requires the input of businesses and private citi- challenges much different than 20 years zens alike, but also needs accompanying ago. I have a fresh perspective that will infrastructure and amenities to support liven-up Town Hall and push our community forward to a brighter future. happy, healthy families.

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ALERT BAY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

I am running for council because I am a firm believer in supporting the community in which you live. I have done that in past years by becoming the Unit Chief for the British Columbia Ambulance Service in Alert Bay and also serving on the Fire Department as a member, assistant Fire Chief and as Fire Chief.

I retired from the ambulance Unit Dennis Buchanan Chief position when I started to work away from home because I

David Faren

Kane Gorgon

Lisanne Granger

Kim Mercer

Wendy White

Duncan Williams

Hello. I am a father of three who has lived in Alert Bay for the past ten years. I am originally from Calgary, and on the way here, lived in Fauquier, Surrey, Vancouver, and Parksville. I currently run a couple of small busi-

nesses and am completing my M.Ed. from Athabasca University. Over the past many decades I have generated a variety of experience that I expect will contribute to what I can bring to the council table.

I’ve taught intermediate

My name is Kane Gordon and I have lived in the community of Alert Bay all my life. I am an Electrical Contractor and Chief of the Alert Bay Volunteer Fire Department.

First of all, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed working with my fellow council members and Mayor this past term. The council was made up of a diverse group of committed individuals, each with their own personal strengths and I am running for the position of Councillor in the Village of Alert Bay. I am seeking your support to enable me to become part of a team that will help build on the goals and successes of previous and current

I am running for councillor for the village of Alert Bay because I feel I have the vision and determination to be able to make a difference in the future of Alert Bay. I was born in Alert Bay and have lived here all my life. I have managed the Hardware store for 20 years. This position puts me in contact with a significant portion

of our population on a daily basis.

Because of this I feel I have a very good understanding of the nature of this community. As councillor I want to continue to listen to your concerns and work with you to improve Alert Bay and make it a better place to live for today’s residents and future generations.

I believe that, by working

ing economic opportunities for new small businesses.

With your support, I would like the opportunity to put my skills, experience, and commitment to work for the betterment of our great town.

ing. We need to focus on attracting new business, not discouraging them.

We need assisted living quarters on this island. Another fabulous way to get people moving to Alert Bay, which in turn creates more jobs as we all know. So many people have gone to school for this type of training; now is the time to start working on this.

Sincerely, Kim Mercer.

Artists Society, another as a member of the Board for the Alert Bay Library.

I am an incumbent candidate and I look forward to continuing this role. As we all know, it takes some

together, we can improve the economy of Alert Bay which in turn will attract more people who would want to live and work here.

I support business and private enterprise and I want to make it easy and attractive for new business to start up. I think a larger population with more businesses will also attract more tourists to

tell you: I will strive to listen to what people in Alert Bay care about and want as well as develop a constructive working relationship with the other elected representatives. I think that is all anyone can honestly promise.

ects the Village has been working on this past term include building a grandstand behind the Community Hall. It is our hope that this will continue to promote and attract more outdoor music and entertainment events.

I wish all my fellow candidates the very best in this election and hope to be re-elected so I can work towards making our community a more vibrant, prosperous place to live.

give back to my community.

Some of the important issues facing our community are ensuring that our health care levels are maintained, and ideally enhanced. Also, ways need to be explored to look for means of develop-

are going to help this community.

Tourism is on the rise! We had a very good year with more visitors to this island than the previous year.

Alert Bay is getting talked about.

We will work on more beautification projects for the core area; eye appeal goes a long way.

Taxes! I, for one, will always stand up for no more increases for services we already have. We have such a small base. Enough squeez-

and Family and Individual supports. During this time I have enjoyed a variety of activities and outside ventures, one being the president of the Board of Directors of Alert Bay

with limited financial resources.

The positions that I have held have taught me a great many things, how to use time wisely, how to organize and how to get the best from people.

These positions also taught me how to be a team member and a team leader. It will take a strong team to help get Alert Bay back to where it should be.

I would like to be part of that team!

to see if there is anything I can bring to the governance of Alert Bay. As yet I am not familiar with what issues are on the table for the incoming councillors, I also can not say what actions I will take as councillor. This, however, I can

the ‘Namgis First Nation are currently working together on an economic development strategy to revitalize our community. It is my hope we can work together on these projects.

Ongoing work includes infrastructure upgrades on our sewer system and repairs to our Town Square seawall. This past term, we have seen renovations to the exterior of our Community Hall, with interior upgrades still to be done. Other proj-

family up here, and am very committed to ensuring that our town continues to be a great place to live. Both of my parents were very active in service groups here, so it has been instilled in me from a very young age to

time to fight for what you believe in and then realize why you ran for council.

Third year, you know what has to happen; the time for change is in the air. You’re almost finished with a list of projects that has been on the table for the past few years with still a few more to go.

Now is the time to prepare for the upcoming projects for the next few years, to move ahead with ideas that

with ‘Namgis First Nation as Director of ‘Namgis Community Services. It provides a variety of services from Infant Development, Early Childhood, Child Welfare, Social Assistance

businesses closing their doors. The challenge facing every member of the community is what can be done to rectify this situation. It will take every member of the community to help the Mayor and Council resolve this downturn and to help rejuvenate the economy.

I have not sat on municipal council before but I do know that there are regulations that need to be followed.

This limits what one can accomplish

mathematics, managed a weekly newspaper, produced concerts, cooked, operated a produce store, and provided various levels of support for disabled individuals.

I have decided to run for councillor this time around

skills. I have decided to seek another term on council because I want to contribute and be a part of the process, and see our community grow and prosper financially.

If re-elected, I would like to push for a major expansion and upgrade to our harbour facilities. I believe this is a key component to stimulating the local economy.

Another business I feel we need is a marine fuel dock. The Village and

Councils and to put forward new ideas and policies that will allow our community to move forward in a positive way that will benefit our whole island.

I was born and raised here and have brought my own

Hello, all.

Well, it has been quite the learning experience these past few years.

For the first year you sit with your mouth open. Actually stunned, scratching the top of your head feeling like Laurel and Hardy, as you listen to all the rules and regulations and quietly wondering what you got yourself into.

The second year you’re getting the hang of it and now comes the

While originally raised on a farm from Vulcan, Alberta, I have made my home here in Alert Bay for the past 10 years. I have been a social worker for the last 30 years with employment now being

believe that if I was not here to do the job properly then I should not be doing the job. I had been asked to run for council before and refused for the same reason. Now that I have retired from my job as a Ships Officer with BC Ferries I can devote the time required to do what needs to be done.

The issues facing the Village of Alert Bay are many and varied, from the lack of employment to

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time to orient oneself to the issues and continuity lends strength to the local government.

We want to have transparency, a balanced budget, and a sustainable economy.

come and visit our island which would aid in our economic development.

I have a good knowledge of business management and I will bring that to council with me.

I am committed to serving Alert Bay and as a member of village council I will be approachable and accountable for my decisions.

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Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Hundreds of items went under the hammer last weekend as the Port Hardy and Port McNeill Rotary Clubs joined forces once again to bring the annual Rotary Radio Auction to the North Island.

This year marked the 28th installment of the annual fundraiser, which sees Rotarians auctioning off items

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If you missed out, here are a few pictures from the event ...

Clockwise from above: Abby McCorquodale and Louise Olesen contemplate making a bid between shifts volunteering at the Rotary Auction; Rebecca Olesen takes a bid from the floor at the 28th annual Rotary Auction last weekend in the Thunderbird Mall; Madison Grenier mugs off-camera as she holds up the next lot; Trudy Lacasse keeps a watchful eye on the bidding; Auctioneers Frank McLean, Janet Dorward and Dale Dorward keep the bids rolling Sunday.

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- NOTICE Warehouse Lien Act Auction Sale:

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.

Douglas Kostering to satisfy debt on storage of property such as approximately: 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 Any questions relating can be directed to Kendra at (250)-230-3955.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community.

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

For info or to register, email porthardycurling@gmail.com.

November 15 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Oceanside in league play, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice. Midgets host Kerry Park, 4 p.m., Port Alice.

November 16 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Kerry Park in league play, 9 a.m., Port Hardy.

November 22 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Juan de Fuca in league play, 3 p.m., Port McNeill.

Peewees host Alberni, 4:15 p.m., Port McNeill.

November 23 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees host Alberni in league play, 9 a.m., Port McNeill.

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

Lounge and concession, draw times tba.

Info, Nick, 250-9562736.

November 29 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Nanaimo in league play, 12:45 p.m., Port McNeill.

Peewees hosts Cowichan, 3 p.m., Port McNeill.

Bantams host Victoria Racquet Club, 5:15 p.m., Port McNeill.

Left: Josh Walkus fires the puck in during last weekend's league game against Saanich in Port Hardy.

Above: Brandon Purdey lands a big hit during the Eagles' matchup with the Braves.

Midgets return to form against Saanich Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The North Island Eagles midgets side returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion Saturday, steamrolling the visiting Saanich Braves 10-1 in Port Hardy.

After an unbeaten tiering run, the midgets fell to Juan de Fuca last week in the season opener, a loss attributed to a lack of teamwork by coaching staff. The players clearly took that lesson to heart as Saanich found themselves on the wrong side of a slickpassing masterclass.

Emma Mitchell was outstanding throughout for the Eagles, proving a constant threat in the Saanich zone, while Sarah Case in goal made a series of pointblank saves to frustrate the visitors. Case was denied the shutout by a Braves strike during a 5-on-3 power play.

Two goals just ahead of the ice-cleaning break bought the Eagles a 3-1 advantage to take into the dressing room.

Returning to the ice, the home side closed

Walkus gets down to block the puck as Purdey (8) looks on during Saturday's win over Saanich.

out the second period with three textbook pass-and-shoot goals in less than a minute and added four more in a composed third period.

A blazing start from both sides provided an entertaining, endto-end opening period with lots of pressure but few clear-cut chances.

The Eagles’ Darryl Coon broke the deadlock in the dying seconds of the first

period, squeezing home from a tight angle with 3.3 seconds on the clock.

The visitors tied it on the double penalty but the Eagles struck twice in quick succession with a pair of onetimers on the crease from Brandon Purdey then Cameron Grant.

The Braves stepped up their forechecking after the break but a disciplined Eagles

side stuck to a quick passing game. The puck movement paid off in spades as the Eagles ran off to a 6-1 lead through a trio of well-worked strikes in less than a minute.

Tyren Dustin grabbed the first, reacting ahead of the defence to poke in a loose puck. Just 24 seconds later Dustin struck again, converting Kenton Browne’s pass from behind the net.

Mitchell made it six from the slot after a strong, driving run from Thomas Symons.

Credit to the visitors, the Braves kept pushing in the third but the home side frustrated the visitors and unforced errors began to creep in to the Saanich game.

Grant took advantage of some loose handling to steal the puck and put Sean Pineda in on

goal in a move straight from a practice session.

Pineda struck again soon after, tapping home an open-netter from an off-the-glass rebound.

Alex Scott made it 9-1 on the score of the night. Scott broke forward with the puck and laid off behind for Symons on the blue line. Symons decked and pinged it straight back to Scott, completely wrongfooting the defence, and Scott slammed the puck home.

Grant capped the win with a poke home on a goalmouth scramble.

Understandably, coach Aaron Hinton was much happier with this week’s performance.

“That was the perfect game,” he said. “There was no selfishness out there, it was a totally different team this week — the passing was great, they played as a team.”

The midgets travel for a tournament in Port Alberni next weekend and return to home and league action Nov. 15 against Kerry Park in Port Alice.

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Students have the stride stuff Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—Host Sunset Elementary school made a clean sweep of the boys age-group titles last week in the annual Districtwide Cross Country meet for North Island elementary school students.

Bantam winner Rhys Dutcyvich and peewee winner Joey Grant were

both repeat winners in the event, which previously had been held on the streets and trails of Sointula. William Grant, Joey’s younger brother, made it a family affair by claiming the tyke boys title for Grade 2-3 runners while narrowly holding off Eagle View’s Chaz Hall.

Despite giving up home-

course advantage, A.J. Elliott School of Sointula picked up a pair of winners on the girls side, with Mia McCormick running to a comfortable win in the peewee (Grade 4-5) division and Silkence Williams pulling away to win the bantam girls race (Grade 6-7) by more than a minute and a half.

Tianna Freund of Eagle

View Elementary in Port Hardy claimed the tyke girls win, closely followed by classmate Abby McCorquodale.

It was an off-year for the event, but still drew 128 runners from nine North Island schools, including two entries from Ray Watkins Elementary in Gold River. Full results appear below.

Clockwise from above: Peewee girls runners get instructions from organizer Kim Dutcyvich before the start of their heat in the annual Districtwide Cross Country Meet at NISS track last Wednesday; Tianna Freund of Eagle View runs through the rain en route to winning the tyke girls race; Rhys Dutcyvich of Sunset Elementary spins across the finish line to win the bantam boys race; Silkence Williams of Sointula’s A.J. Elliott School eyes the finish line while winning the bantam girls race.

Below, Joey Grant of Sunset grimaces with the effort as he rounds the final turn on the track in the peewee boys race.

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CROSS COUNTRY Districtwide Elementary School Meet At Sunset Elementary Oct. 24 Tyke girls 1. Tianna Freund, Eagle View, 9 minutes, 00 seconds; 2. Abby McCorquodale, EV, 9:14; 3. Cyr Moren, Sunset, 9:21; 4. Mallory Martineau, EV, 9:35; 5. Talia Child, Fort Rupert, 9:59; 6. Adel Blid, SS, 10:00; 7. Jorja Laughlin, A.J. Elliott, 10:04; 8.

Edie McCulley, FR, 10:05; 9. Shayla Mardell, SS, 10:10; 10. Brooklyn Watson, AJE, 10:12; 11.

Kirsten Strussi, EV, 11:01; 12. Kezra Nelson, AJE, 11:03; 13. Keona Olney, EV, 11:09; 14. Brynn Blid, SS, 11:37; 15. Marissa Ewen, SS, 11:42; 16 (tie). Randi Scow, AJE, and Linden Chateauvert, AJE, 11:50; 18. Adysen Verbrugge, SS, 12:00; 19. Mayumi Hinatsu, Wagalus, 12:09; 20. Jordis Sinden, EV, 12:11; 21. Mya Windsor, Alert Bay, 12:11; 22. Madelyn Meredith, EV, 12:23; 23. Destiny Boyne, SV, 12:24; 24. Rayah Dustin, SS, 12:25; 25. Tessa Lapointe, Gold River; 12:40; 26. Jessa Tomasi, SS, 12:49; 27. Aaliyah Stewart, EV, 13:23; 28. Kaia

Mackay, SS, 13:29; 29. Adriana Koel, SS, 14:09; 30. Cynthia Dickie, W, 14:10; 31. Maddison Jorgenson, Sea View, 14:30; 32. Bella Stewart, SV, 14:38; 33. Mercedes Nelson, K’ak’ot’lats’i, 14:54; 34. Savannah Hunt, K, 16:23; 35. Lauren Hand, SS, 16:31; 36. Ocean Johnson, SS, 16:44; 37. Sue-Ann Sheena, FR, 16:45.

Tyke boys 1. William Grant, SS, 8:23; 2. Chaz Hall, EV, 8:27; 3. Kai Verbrugge, SS, 8:56; 4. Zac Spafford, SV, 9:00; 5. Liam Norman, EV, 9:21; 6. Ryler Smith, EV, 9:26; 7. Carter Reynolds, GR, 10:04; 8. Dallas Nelson, AB, 10:08; 9. Ethan Stewart, EV, 10:23; 10. Luca Stewart, SV, 10:57; 11.

Mark Isaac, AB, 11:16; 12. Kory Freund, EV, 11:35; 13. Maximus Metcalfe, SS, 11:41; 14.

Raine Thrasher, SS, 12:05; 15. Travyn Foster, SS, 12:18; 16. Josh Crouse, SS, 12:21; 17.

Lucas Norman, EV, 12:26; 18. Landon Turgeon, SS, 12:56; 19. Hayden Jack, SS, 12:59; 20.

Isaiah Therrien, EV, 13:14; 21. Connor Green, SS, 13:15; 22. Dominick Rydalch, SV, 13:27; 23. Caleb McKenzie, SV, 13:41; 24. Lucas Pollacks, SS, 13:51; 25. Tye Morash, K, 14:05; 26. (tie) Kyle Davidson, EV, and Parker Brent,

EV, 14:10; 28. Kayden McNulty, EV, 14:19; 29.

Alex Jackson, SS, 14:31; 30. Landon Lloyd, SS, 16:30; 31. Riley Miller, SS, 16:40; 32. Damon Renwall, EV, 21:43.

Peewee girls 1. Mia McCormick, AJE, 13:44; 2. Chelsea Noel, SS, 14:29; 3. Jasmine Dayley, EV, 14:59; 4.

Brooke Neeley, SV, 15:14; 5. Kayley Clair, EV, 15:20; 6. Ella Barrett, SS, 15:27; 7. Sydney Cote, SS, 16:40; 8. Lucca Stuckless, SS, 16:42; 9. Danielle Barnes, T’lisalagi’lakw, 17:30; 10.

Summer Lambert, SS, 17:40; 11. Nikki Foster, SS, 17:43; 12. Kennedy Chateauvert, AJE, 17:47; 13.

Xandryn Frost, SS, 18:09; 14. (tie) Sophia Tynjala, AJE, and Sharon Prevost, AJE, 18:24; 16. Shayla William, K, 19:35; 17. Alyssa Clair, K, 21:23; 18.

Grace Dawson, W, 22:12; 19. Taylor Spafford, SV, 23:19; 20. Rowan Williamson, EV, 24:39; 21.

Angelica Stagg, EV, 24:40; 22. Mariah McGraw, SV, 27:06.

Peewee boys 1. Joey Grant, SS, 12:52; 2. Cole Klughart, SS, 13:04; 3. Ethan Bono, SS, 13:08; 4. Connor Van Will, SS, 13:44; 5. Dawson Lamothe, EV, 13:58;

6. Alex Nelson-Smith, AB, 14:16; 7. Brandon Brotchie, K, 14:43; 8. Ethan Hunt, SS, 15:07; 9.

Skyler Evans, SS, 15:04; 10. Matthew Datos, SS, 15:54; 11. Tyler Roper, SV, 15:58; 12. Tristan Mardell, SS, 16:08; 13. Dawson Twamley, SV, 16:28; 14. Evan Manke, SS, 16:42; 15. Andrew Rydalch, SV, 18:38; 16. Xavier Clair, K, 19:08; 17. Rory Sinden, EV, 19:12; 18. Deshaun Hill, W, 20:32; 19. Sebastian Jolliffe, AB, 21:15; 20.

James Dawson, W, 26:05.

Bantam girls 1. Silkence Williams, AJE, 14:11; 2. Emily Mjolsness, AJE, 15:52; 3. Freddie Williamson, EV, 16:07; 4. Isabella Schmidt, EV, 16:08; 5.

Jordan Laughlin, AJE, 17:53; 6. Hailey Ranger, EV, 20:10; 7. Cassandra Jacobson, W, 22:55; 8. (tie) Destiny Speck, AB, and Kianna Hunt, T, 26:34; 10.

Beverly Mountain-Robinson, T, 29:30; 11. Jessica Stauffer, W, 29:50.

Bantam boys 1. Rhys Dutcyvich, SS, 11:57; 2. Kenneth Jolliffe, AB, 12:58; 3. Norman Janssen, K, 13:03; 4.

Mathew Saunders, SS, 13:16; 5. Skylar Driscoll, AB, 14:11; 6. Kyle Isaac, AB, 17:50.

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Atoms cruise past visiting Comox J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT ALICE— Much of the early-season action for the North Island Eagles atom development team has been a bouncy, whiteknuckled ride. But it was strictly smooth sailing as the atoms cruised past Comox B 14-3 in the teams’ final placement-round game Saturday at Doug Bondue Arena.

“I thought, other than a five- or six-minute stretch of the second period, it was our best game yet,” coach Ryan Handley said.

A couple of the usual suspects — secondyear atoms Ethan Bono and Tyler Roper — each posted hat tricks as the Eagles overcame an early 1-0 deficit to the visiting Chiefs. But Alert Bay’s Daunte McKinney also lit the lamp three times for his first hat trick, and teammates Cole Klughart, Evan Manke, Matthew Datos and North Island Eagles atom forward Ethan Fuller (17) stakes out a spot in the crease as he Tyler Fuller also scored watches a shot by teammate Kai Verbrugge tipped high in front of Comox Chiefs goalie as the atoms pressured Cohen Booth during the teams' placement-round game in Port Alice Saturday. the Chiefs across shift J.R. Rardon changes.

"For us to be successful, we've got to be a three-line team."

Ryan Handley

“We run three lines, and all of them played great,” fellow assistant coach Steve Verbrugge said. “They controlled the puck, passed well … they’re really coming together as a team.”

Bono finished with five goals, including three straight in the third period, and a pair of assists. Roper, playing on home ice, had three assists to go with his three goals.

Kai Verbrugge and Klughart each added two assists, and Fuller, Ethan Hunt and Jack Hurley contributed helpers as the Eagles extended a 4-1 firstperiod lead to 7-2 after two periods and raced away in the third.

“For us to be successful, we’ve got to be a three-line team,” said Handley.

The Eagles have had no trouble scoring in the young sea-

son, but in previous exhibition and tiering games had often found themselves trying to outpoint opponents in high-scoring, backand-forth matchups.

Saturday’s big offensive output was matched by stingy defensive play in front of goalie Griffin Handley, who was not tasked with stopping the series of breakaways and odd-man rushes that had plagued the young team in its early games.

“It’s really a simple game if you pass the puck and play together as a team,” Ryan Handley said.

The atoms travel this weekend for a tournament in Saanich while they await their league placement and schedule. Regular-season play is expected to begin the weekend of Nov. 15-16.

Storm rolls to Gil Memorial title Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Perry Charlie scored two goals and the Storm held on for a 7-6 victory over the Wolfpack Sunday in the men’s championship game of the Gil Walkus Jr. Memorial floor hockey tournament at Wakas Hall on Tsulquate Reserve.

The win avenged an earlier loss to the Wolfpack in the tourney, and was secured only when an apparent Wolfpack goal in the final minute was disal- Vanessa Walkus, left, hoists a replica Stanley Cup during the lowed. awards ceremony for last weekend's Gil Walkus Jr. Memorial floor The ladies tourna- hockey tournament at Wakas Hall.

Photo submitted ment drew just two teams, who played the first four games were once handed out and James Humchitt

by Gilbert Walkus Jr. Jr. Tristen Swaina best-of-5 series to 2-2. in the years he played Walkus and Quinten Rather than tradidetermine the title.

Leslie Walkus scored tional MVP or Most floor hockey before his Coon claimed Smileys tro- death in an apartment for the Wolfpack, a hat trick and Vanessa Sportsmanlike Walkus added two phies, selected players fire on New Years’ and additional trophies were awarded to goals as Robb Swain were awarded “Smiley Day, 2010.

Earning Smiley Gils Jim Bob Charlie and Memorial topped Gil’s Gil” trophies based on Girls 9-3 in the fifth all-around effort, orga- for the men’s winning Aaron Walkus of GN and deciding match nizer Rowena Walkus storm were Moses Memorial.

On the ladies side, after the teams split said. The trophies Walkus, David Brotchie

Smiley Gils went to Robb Swain Memorial players Leslie Walkus, Linda Nelson and Haley Scow. For Gil’s Girls, the trophies were collected by Angela Rufus and Margaret Labree.

Mixed bonspiel FORT RUPERT— The Fort Rupert Curling Club will be hosting its annual mixed bonspiel, A Good Day to Hurry Hard.

The weekend event runs from November 14-16, featuring a dinner Saturday. The concession and lounge will be open throughout the weekend.

Registration is $200 per team. There is still time to register by November 8.

For more information, call the club at 250-949-6463, or email at porthardycurling@gmail.com.

athlEtE of the Week Emma mitchEll

The Eagles midget was a standout as the local side romped to a 10-1 win at home to Saanich last weekend.

A O’Toole

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Spooky sights & pumpkin nights

Gazette staff Creepy costumes, spectacular fireworks and ghostly Jacko’-lanterns marked a spooky Halloween weekend on the North Island.

In Port McNeill, students at Sunset Elementary School took part in pumpkin carving and a costume parade Friday afternoon, receiving free hot chocolate while they watched their pumpkins light up onstage.

Meanwhile in Port Hardy, the

Clockwise from top left: Spectators look on as the grand finale of the Port McNeill Halloween fireworks display commences on the waterfront Friday night; Front row (l to r), Jake Harvey, Kyle Herzog and Charlie Brown are joined by Katie Isaac, Jessica Brown and Rilee Herzog before the start of the Halloween fireworks show; Maddix Sparks shows off the Jack-o’lantern he carved before the Costume Parade at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill; Kitty cat Chelsie Russell of Port McNeill has her claws out for Friday night’s Halloween fireworks display; Jack-o’-lanterns cast a spooky glow over the seawall in Port Hardy during the annual Pumpkin Patch Walk; Sid White fuels up during the Costume Crawl in Port Hardy.

J.R. Rardon, Elena Rardon, and A O’Toole

8th annual costume crawl started out at the Info Centre and continued down Market Street.

In the evening, both communities hosted their annual Halloween bonfires and fireworks, with free hot chocolate for kids.

The annual Pumpkin Patch walk took place the next day on the Port Hardy waterfront, with a bonfire, hot dogs, hot chocolate and glitter tattoos.

Here is just a selection of images from the weekend events.