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first time in more than a month last Friday, a group of North Island educators took the opportunity to remind the public of their plight. Members of the

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Gazette staff PORT HARDY— A 74-year old woman reported missing to Port Hardy RCMP Aug. 4 was located the following night near Port Alice, the police announced. G e r a l d i n e Zaplotinsky had suffered a non-life threatening injury as a result of a fall, but was otherwise okay. She was located by a member of her family, along with her car and dog, on a remote logging road approximately 16 kilometers outside of Port Alice. Zaplotinsky’s family and police wish to thank all those who assisted in this case, including the BC Ambulance Service and the Port Alice Fire Department. Out of respect for Ms. Zaplotinsky’s privacy, no further details will be released, RCMP said.

The Paper Bag Princess (Ana Burgess Griffith) and her dragon (Mowgli) were spotted at the seventh annual Sointula Pet Pawrade on Saturday. See more inside, page 8, and online at www.northislandgazette.com.

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First Nations share clean energy revenue Gazette staff ALERT BAY— The ‘Namgis First Nation is among three Vancouver Island nations scheduled to receive provincial revenue through the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF), the government announced last week. The ‘Namgis will benefit from the Kokish River Hydroelectric Project,

which lies approximately 15 kilometres east of Port McNeill in Beaver Cove. The project is owned and operated by Kwagis Power, a limited partnership between Brookfield Renewable and the ‘Namgis First Nation. The First Nation provincial revenue-sharing is forecast to be an estimated $165,000 to $192,000 per year over the life of the project. “The ‘Namgis First

Nation places great importance on partnerships as a path to sustainable self-sufficiency, governed by respect for environment, culture and sound management,” ‘Namgis elected Chief Debra Hanuse said. “We welcome this agreement as an example of the B.C. government’s similar commitment to these values.” The Kokish River Hydro Project has an

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Left: From left, teachers Shawn Gough, Jennifer Lok, Jackie Sneezewell and Charleen Purdey wave to a passing motorist along Campbell Way in Port McNeill last Wednesday. Right: North Island teachers Jessica Tuttle, left, and Jackie Poynter respond to passing motorists while demonstrating in Port McNeill last week. J.R. Rardon

Negotiations resume in teachers’ strike from page 1 Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), the government’s negotiating agent, broke off July 2. Last Friday’s announced meetings were the first since then, and sparked renewed hope that a deal could be reached before the scheduled resumption of classes in less than a month. “Let’s hope they actually talk and negotiate, and not just sit there,” teacher Jackie Poynter said. “The kids need to be back in school …” “… in a well-funded system,” added Jessica

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Tuttle, who joined Poynter as they held signs and waved to passing motorists on Campbell Way in Port McNeill Wednesday. “I think everyone wants to be back with a fair deal.” During last week’s rally, teachers spaced themselves along Campbell Way with a series of signs spelling out the message: “Teachers want … fair mediation and a … fair deal for … BC’s students,” visible to drivers entering Port McNeill. Teachers are seeking a wage increase and benefits package in

addition to class size and composition legislation already upheld by a provincial judge in a decision appealed by the government. The province, for its part, has said the BCTF must bring its demands within an “affordability zone” matching deals signed recently by other public-sector unions. The teachers now are looking for the intervention of a mediator. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher made himself available as a mediator in July, but backed off after determining the two sides

were too far apart. The BCTF claims Kelleher’s withdrawal is the result of preconditions placed on negotiations by the government, and hopes it can prompt movement by requesting the issue of class size and composition be removed from the table while it is under appeal. “If the government wants it to happen, it’ll happen,” said Shawn Gough, recently elected VINTA president. “We were looking at moving on some of the preconditions to move mediation along, but the gov-

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earlier this month was not serious about unveiled a plan to pro- negotiating with the vide $40 a day to par- BCTF and was instead ents of students under trying to turn the dis13 years of age if the pute into a political start of the school year gain. is delayed by the ongo“I’m sorry,” said Poynter. “My child’s ing strike. Teachers took that as education is worth more (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX a sign the government than $40 a day.”

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Casting a net for Fall Fair entertainment Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Final preparations are in full swing for the annual Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair and the call has gone out to entertainers, exhibitors and judges. The Fall Fair, themed “Casting a Net — Capturing the Arts of the North Island”, will take place Sept. 6-7 in Port

Hardy at the Civic Centre and at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. The fair is open Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., followed by trophies and prize presentations. The fair provides a showcase for local growers, bakers, artisans and artists across a wide spectrum of display sections, including:

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August 16 Annual OrcaFest summer festival, downtown Port McNeill. Vendors, crafts, food, entertainment, kids games, ball tourney and dance. Info, 250-956-3131 or email portmcneillchamber@telus.net. August 22 Tour de Rock chill cook-off, 1-6 p.m., Overwaitea Foods, Port Hardy. Donate to local Cops for Cancer rider Tyson Richards while sampling and voting on the best chili. Info, Lisa, 250-949-0409. August 23 Salmon Days summer festival in Sointula. Parade 11:30 a.m., followed by vendors, entertainment, games and salmon barbecue at the ball field. August 29 Diamond in the Rough, a Neil Diamond tribute concert featuring impressionist Joey Purpura, 7:30 p.m.,

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• Potted plants, cut flowers, floral art, fruit, vegetables and herbs; • Home baking, preserving and beer and wine brewing; • Needlework, sewing, knitting and crochet; and • Arts, crafts and photography. A separate section is open to kids only, and another is devoted to entries representing the

Port Hardy Civic Centre. Presented by Port Hardy Lions Club, with proceeds from the show benefitting the Lions. Tickets $25, available in advance at the Hobby Nook and at Vaso’s Flooring. September 6-7 Annual Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair, theme “Casting a Net: Capturing the Arts of the North Island,” Port Hardy Civic Centre. Exhibit list/booth rental forms available at local libraries, Port Hardy and Port McNeill chambers of commerce and at The Hobby Nook in Port Hardy. Info, 250-949-7778 or 250-956-4400. September 7 Burger & beer night to benefit Tour de Rock, 5 p.m., Glen Lyon Restaurant and Pub. Food and drink, silent auction, all to benefit Cops for Cancer and local rider Tyson Richards. $10 per ticket; for advance tickets visit Glen Lyon or call Richards at 250-230-3679. September 20 North Island Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hyde Creek Petro Canada station. $5/table, must provide own table and canopy, if desired. For info or to sign up, call

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The North Island’s heart With the ongoing teachers’ strike returning to headlines in recent weeks, parents naturally have one eye firmly on the rapidly approaching end of summer. Although it may not seem like it, there’s still a lot of daylight between now and then, and plenty of events to cram in before you start shopping for pencil cases and lunch boxes. Saturday sees the return of Port McNeill’s OrcaFest, with the customary parade, entertainment, vendors, a performance from the Wild Heart Music Program, and more. On the sports scene we have the Port Alice Golf & Country Club’s Ladies Open, two days of stock racing at the showcase Dirt Bowl and the annual OrcaFest Slo-Pitch Tournament. And all that is just a selection of this weekend’s events. Before September rolls around we have Sointula’s Salmon Days, the Tour de Rock chilli cook-off, concerts, drag racing, slo-pitch and more. The vast majority — if not all — of these events are only made possible thanks to the North Island’s remarkable pool of seemingly tireless volunteers. Port Hardy’s Mayor Bev Parnham once remarked that volunteerism is the heart of small communities like ours. It would be hard to disagree. We at the Gazette would like to offer a welldeserved pat on the back to all those who give up their time to make these events happen. Whether it’s sports, music, or theatre, chances are the events we all take for granted are held together by the efforts of selfless North Islanders. It is these people who make our communities such great places to live. Now it’s on the rest of us to get out there and support their hard work. Who knows? Maybe while we’re out there making the most of their efforts those at the negotiating table can hammer out a lasting agreement.

Riders on the Mount Waddington Transit System should have a smoother ride thanks to the introduction of two new buses.

Sadly, Zeballos Mayor Ted Lewis passed away last week. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.

Farm changes a great leap forward VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland. Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed. As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date. The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing,

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preparation and processing are similarly restricted. “Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abattoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products. And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and

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meaderies aren’t? Now that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound. On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide. On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the A member of

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ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22. And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.” It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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A ray of hope in teacher talks

Mayor Edward J. (Ted) Lewis

Farewell to Mayor Ted

Dear editor, It is with very deep sadness that we advise of the passing of our Mayor Edward J. (Ted) Lewis. Ted served the Village of Zeballos as our Mayor since December 2008 when he was elected by acclamation. No one else had the passion to go down the very tough road that was ahead. His sense of commitment and progressive thinking moved the Village along the road to a brighter future. His professionalism, honesty and integrity were bar none. His smile and sense of humor made him espe-

cially endearing and a very amiable person to work alongside. Ted’s primary goal was making Zeballos memorable to everyone he met and for them to come to love our little piece of heaven as much as he and his wife Barb. He fought a great fight for our Village – the battle with cancer, he fought valiantly and lost. He will be sorely missed by any and all who came into contact with him, especially by the “Family of the Village of Zeballos”. Eileen Lovestrom Zeballos Village Office

Dear editor, A ray of hope at last! I am happy to be able to say that contract talks between the BCTF and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) began again on August 8, with an eye to getting things resolved before the start of the school year. Hopefully an agreement can be reached that meets the needs of our students as well as addressing some of the needs of teachers. I would note that these are face-to-face negotiations; BCTF and BCPSEA have been in contact throughout the previous week looking for a way to move negotiations forward. It remains to be seen what restrictions government will put on this latest attempt at a resolution, but teachers are committed to reaching a fair negotiated settlement before September begins. Interestingly enough, this announcement was made one day after the Minister of Finance released the government’s latest harebrained scheme to add pressure to negotiations. In a press conference, our Finance Minister committed to pay parents of students under 13 years of

“I truly hope that the ray of hope offered by renewed negotiations will make the slap in the face from the employer sting a little less.” age, who are affected by the lockout/strike, $40 a day to help offset the costs of daycare and to provide “educational opportunities” if the dispute carries on into September. This raised a whole raft of concerns in my mind. The first would be that although our daycare providers are wonderful and qualified providers of care to our young, they are not teachers and should not be put in a situation where they have the expectation of providing more services than they are licensed to provide. It is unfair to put that added pressure on their shoulders. The second is the slap in the face to teachers. By making this announcement, the government has underscored their opinion that teachers are just over-glorified babysitters. A quote I once heard is,

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“teaching is the profession that makes all other professions possible.” I truly believe that in order to ensure that the fabric of our society remains strong, we must have a well-educated population. This is best produced by a happy and well-supported teaching force that is committed to regular professional development and personal education. Having a slap in the face by your employer would seem to be counterproductive to this. Third is the idea that money saved off the backs of teachers should be spent to buy off parents. The government is attempting to buy the support of parents by using the roughly 12 million dollars a day they have saved by locking out teachers in this hare-brained scheme. The money they are choosing to spend could easily

be put toward reaching a settlement with teachers. My math skills put the savings so far at 13 days times 12 million dollars, or roughly 156 million dollars. Interestingly, that is about half of what it would take to restore education funding to the 2002 levels. Parents should be outraged by this blatant attempt to strip their support from the education system in exchange for political gain. Lastly, by announcing this scheme, the government has provided proof that they do not expect, or seemingly want, a settlement to be reached before the school year starts. It is a sad commentary from a government who claims to put “Families First” when they think that paying off parents is more important than coming to a fair settlement with teachers. I truly hope that the ray of hope offered by renewed negotiations will make the slap in the face from the employer sting a little less. Shawn Gough Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association Local President

“I have enough craft supplies!” -said no crafter ever

Cats can have kittens at as young as 5 months...

A big thank you to the couple who stopped to pick up a young man in Port McNeill last week after spotting a cougar across the street. The teenager was returning home when the big cat emerged across the road. Thankfully the couple, who were driving by, saw what was happening, and pulled over to pick him up and drive him home.

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Rotary boosts D.A.R.E.

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The Port McNeill Rotary Club donated $500 during the 201314 school year to help local RCMP teach the internationally recognized Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program to 37 Port McNeill Grade 5 or 6 school children. RCMP Sgt. Gus Papagiannis, who oversees D.A.R.E. program in B.C.

said more than 200 police officers teach D.A.R.E. each year to thousands of B.C. school children to equip them with the critical thinking and life skills necessary to choose a drug-free life. While police officers teach the program, the cost of the student learning materials is covered by community donations so the program can be offered free to all stu-

dents. Sgt. Papagiannis said D.A.R.E. BC, a registered charitable organization, helps raise funds within each community to cover the cost of the student learning materials. “We are very grateful to the Rotary Club for their generous contribution to D.A.R.E. BC to help cover the cost of learning materials for the students

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who took the program Danny Coon, left, during the 2013-2014 accepts a hot school year,” he said. dog from Chase The founder of Hanuse, who was D.A.R.E. BC, retired raising funds for RCMP Staff Sergeant Chuck Doucette said a trip to play socthe organization is TW cer in Hawaii, appealing to citizens Client: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations which takes place of Port Campaign: McNeill Notification to of Initiation: Timber Supply Review for the Pacific Timber Supply Area this week. support the Size:upcoming 4.3125” x 10.7506” 2014-15 North DARE proIsland Gazette, Sooke News Mirror, Campbell River Mirror, Northern Connector, Coast Mounta J.R. Rardon gram. Donations can be made on line by visiting the D.A.R.E. BC website. (www. darebc.com).

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY Permissive Exemptions - Property Tax Applications for Permissive Tax Exemptions for 2015 will be accepted until 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Please see application requirements on the District website: www.porthardy.ca Allison McCarrick, Director Financial Services

District of Port HarDy Grants-in-aid, fee-for-services & Honorariums Applications for Grants-in-Aid, Fee for Services & Honorariums for 2015 will be accepted until 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Please see application requirements on the District website: www.porthardy.ca Allison McCarrick, Director Financial Services

Notification of Initiation: Timber Supply Review for the Pacific Timber Supply Area (TSA)

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is initiating, in partnership with other tenure holders, a Timber Supply Review (TSR) for the Pacific Timber Supply Area. The Pacific Timber Supply Area was established on July 15, 2009 and is comprised of 30 blocks located on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, coastal areas on the mainland and the Douglas Channel area. A Timber Supply Review gives the province’s chief forester the information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum volume of timber to be harvested from the Timber Supply Area — for the next 10 years. This Timber Supply Review will start in August 2014, with the goal of having the chief forester determine the allowable annual cut by December 2015. There will be two opportunities for public review and comment during the Timber Supply Review process: once the draft information package is made available to the public (late 2014); and once the draft analysis report is available (mid 2015). The chief forester will consider the timber supply analysis, public comments, the results of consultation with First Nations and other information required under the Forest Act when a new allowable annual cut is determined. Information related to the Timber Supply Review for the Pacific Timber Supply Area is available online at: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/areas/tsg/tsg-tsr.htm Terrace

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CIBC Run for the Cure Pancake Breakfast at CIBC Parade Commences from Sunset Elementary School Open Air Public Market – Featuring: Food Trucks, Artists, Crafters and so much more! Over 40 Vendors on Site! Kidz on the Harbour Bounce-A-Rama, Magical Faces, and the Literacy Bus. Music Stage with performers from around the North Island! “Show and Shine” – Gus’ Pub Book Sale at the Vancouver Island Public Library A.L.S. Barbecue at Peoples Drug Mart Watermelon Eating Contest at IGA – Cash Prizes to be won! Sidewalk Sales and In-Store Specials throughout Port McNeill Slo-Pitch Tournament Dance – Port McNeill Community Hall

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rcaFest in Port McNeill is the result of the community spirit of the Lady Lions and the Chamber of Commerce, who 15 years ago got together to develop a summer festival for the town. Having witnessed the success of summer festivals in neighbouring communities they decided to celebrate Port McNeill with a late summer festival that would showcase OUR North Island Community’s spirit. By 1999 whale watching had developed into a great summer attraction for locals and visitors alike. Visitors were flocking to the community in increasing numbers to enjoy a wonderful and memorable ocean experience. The name “OrcaFest” was chosen to describe our community celebration and with the help of the North Island Gazette a new and significant North Island event was created. A parade was organized and attracted many community and regional participants. Companies and citizens join in this kick-off event to OrcaFest. Back in the day a beer garden, lemonade garden and potluck dinner were added. Today’s OrcaFest features a strong “vendor market,” music stage, children’s events and of course the annual parade.

Visitors, including visiting boaters from the marina, are welcomed with our true North Island hospitality. Now celebrating 15 years, OrcaFest reflects our best North Island character and tradition. Thank you for YOUR involvement and support! See you at OrcaFest! David Mitchell, President - Port McNeill and District Chamber of Commerce. Gerry Furney, Mayor - Town of Port McNeill.

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Easy riding as MWT rolls out new buses

Above: One of Mount Waddington Transit’s new Arbot buses cruises down Market Street in Port Hardy Friday, Aug. 8. Left: Mount Waddington Transit driver Earl Shirtliff turns to check on passengers from his seat in one of MWT’s new buses. J.R. Rardon

Thursday, Aug. 7, in It was started passes and Super Passes changes to the costs or and it’s quieter.” Port Hardy. The second through a grant from in June of this year, but schedule.” For information on bus began its run the Island Health (former- the arrival of the new The most noticeable Mount Waddington following day in Port ly Vancouver Island buses is not accom- change, said Mavis, Transit, visit www. McNeill. Health Authority) panied by any fare who had a chance to bctransit.com and use One of the fleet’s Ford and operates through increases. They were take a preview ride in the “Choose your combuses has been retained TW joint funding from the purchased with funds a new bus, will be the munity” drop-down as a backup vehicle. Regional District of provided itself. the rideOperations menu to select a North Client: Ministry of Forests, Lands and through Natural Resource Mount Waddington Campaign: Mount Waddington, “In my the1414206 gas tax. Island location. Or call BCTS Seawardfederal disposition of Crown land Grebe Coveopinion, 2014 NIG Transit celebrated its Size: the Kwakiutl, “Everything else seats are much more the Mount Waddington 4.3125” xQuatsino 8.1333” sixth anniversary on North and IslandGwa-salastays the same,” said comfortable,” she said. Transit office at 250Gazette July 2. The service cov- ’Nakwaxda’xw First Mavis. “There are no “The ride is smoother, 956-3151. ers Port Hardy, Storey’s Nations and passenBeach, Coal Harbour, ger fares. The service LAND ACT: Port McNeill, Hyde is operated by North Creek, Woss and, each Island Community NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A Saturday through the Services Society. DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND winter, a connection to MWT did increase Mount Cain’s ski bus. the cost of its monthly FILE #1414206 Take notice that BC Timber Sales, Seaward (tlasta) Business Area in Port McNeill, advertises that Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Ltd., as the holder of contract MP15THD100, will apply to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (North Island-Central Coast District office in Port McNeill) for a License of Occupation for industrial log handling, dumping, booming, storage and a barge camp. The site is on provincial Crown land in Grebe Cove on Bonwick Island and the file number is 1414206.

Port Hardy Chamber NEWS Chamber Update

Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phccadm@cablerocket.com

To obtain more information or to submit written comments, contact operations technician Kathy Walker (Box 7000, 2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 or Kathy.Walker@gov.bc.ca) or woodlands supervisor Barb Drennan (Box 7000, 2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 or Barb.Drennan@gov.bc.ca).

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Regional District Strategic Sectors Development Plans – UPDATE

Please be sure to cite the applicant’s name, the location of the proposed activity and file number #1414206 for reference.

WHAT IS THIS PROJECT? The Regional District of Mount Waddington is currently undertaking a ‘Strategic Sectors Plan’. The goal of the plan is to determine ways to support the key sectors in our economy, and the outputs will eventually become Mount Waddington Regional District policies. The consultants conducting the Strategic Sector Study for the Regional District have recently issued a newsletter summarizing the status of the project. It can be found at http://www.rdmw.bc.ca/media/RDMW-news2_v3.pdf The RDMW has hosted several sector workshops with industry participants to discuss ideas for initiatives that could assist economic activity. You can read a summary of these focus group discussions in the link. There is also an online survey to provide additional thoughts and suggestions on the development of the strategic sectors. The survey can be accessed by the following link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z3QWHKM The Port Hardy Chamber is on the steering committee for this development plan and is here to be your sounding board. If you have input, contact us @ phccmgr@cablerocket.com or 250.949.7622

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street. They also boast a fire-supression system in the engine compartment in the rare event of an engine fire. Another feature is an exterior button that allows the driver to open the bus door from the outside. “If we do see a passenger who needs assistance, the driver can hop out and open the door with a button from the outside,” said Mavis. The first bus was placed into service last

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—A pair of high-tech new buses should make riding easier on patrons of the Mount Waddington Transit System. It’s already working wonders for its drivers. “I love the ride,” MWT driver Earl Shirtliff said while waiting for passengers to board at Thunderbird Mall Friday afternoon. “It takes out all that bounce and friction we had before.” Mount Waddington Transit took possession last week of two 2014 Chevrolet Arboc “Spirit of Mobility” buses — “Fresh off the assembly line,” Mount Waddington Transit coordinator Mary Mavis said. The special low-floor buses have the same 20-passenger capacity and the same boxy shape as the Ford Polar buses they replace. But the similarities end there. The biggest advance is a ramp entry, replacing the traditional entry steps. For mobilitychallenged riders, the ramp can extend down to the curb or street level, so wheelchairbound riders can selfload into the spacious open area directly behind the driver. Previously, the driver had to jump out, open the rear door and operate a manual ramp to load wheelchair-bound riders into a spot in the rear of the older buses. In addition, the new front-entry ramp is heated, and in winter it can be quickly levelled even on snow-covered ground. “It’s a nice safety feature for our mobilitychallenged riders,” said Mavis. We think it will improve the ride for the rider because now they will be directly behind the driver, allowing for a quick response in case of emergency.” The new buses also have a “kneeling” feature that essentially lowers the entire chassis to assist passengers, depending on the terrain, by lowering the entry to within five inches of the curb or

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LEGALS NOTICE TO ROBERT WAYNE STOLTH The registered owner of a 1989 gray Ford pick-up truck, licence plate # 4736-YY, Vin #2FTEF26NIKCB13874 which was abandoned at 7255 Thunderbird Way, Port Hardy, BC. If not removed this vehicle will be disposed of in 30 days.

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May 3, 1956 â€“ August 5, 2014 Ted passed away at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief but valiant fight with cancer. Ted was born in Barrie, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Viola and Edward Lewis and his sister Teresa Fisher â€“ all of Barrie Ont., Ted is survived by his wife Barbara Lewis nee Robinson Zeballos, BC, son Joshua Lewis, daughter Lydia Hodgins Lewis Cumberland BC, stepsons Ryan (Korina) Rushton Courtenay BC and Robert Hilchey Lloydminster AB; step-grandchildren Orrin and Chase Rushton Courtenay BC; brothers Joseph (Lynda) Lewis Barrie, Ont; James (Denise) Lewis Barrie, Ont; sisters Linda (Tom) Tustin, Wasaga Beach, Ont and Carol Tilley, Vancouver Island as well as many much loved nieces and nephews. Ted served Canada in the Army from 1980 to 1996 stationed across Canada and overseas in several locales including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In his spare time Ted kept busy playing billiards and joining the Friday night poker team as well as lending his hand at community projects where it was needed. He was kind, generous, patient, giving of his time, always available wanting to help the community, family and friends. He was a strong-willed individual, thoughtful, hard working for community needs; no matter what trials or tribulations he suffered, it was in silence. He didnâ€™t want people to worry, always positive and with a good sense of humour, impactful on many peopleâ€™s lives. Ted moved to Zeballos in 2004 where, in his words, â€œI fell in love with the Village within the first twenty minutesâ€?. Standing up for his belief in the future of the Village, he ran for his first term in public office in November 2008 and served the Village of Zeballos as Mayor since then. He was charismatic, dedicated and passionate in everything he undertook. Tedâ€™s primary goal was making Zeballos memorable to everyone he met; convinced they would share his love for the village. His sense of commitment and progressive thinking moved the Village along the road to a brighter future. His professionalism, honesty and integrity were bar none. His smile and sense of humor made him especially endearing. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the third floor staff and Drs Deb Weins and Itta Winter for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Village of Zeballos, Cemetery Improvement Fund, Box 127, Zeballos, BC V0P 2A0. In an attempt to fulfill another of Tedâ€™s dreams, bring attention to our challenges and get you to travel our â€œdrivewayâ€? from highway 19; a Celebration of Life will be held in Zeballos at the Community Hall on August 23rd at 1:00 pm.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of an amazing mother, daughter, sister, nana, aunt, great aunt and friend, Pat Jones on August 1, 2014 at the age of 63. She was born in 1951, in Stratford, ON, the second daughter of the late Gilbert Kenneth Padington and Barbara Jean (Layden) Padington, VanTuyckom. In 1969, she married David Jones, of St. Thomas, ON, who predeceased her in 1986. In 1987, she and her two children moved to British Columbia. While in BC, she lived in Campbell River, Port McNeill, and Sooke. She will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Kenneth Jones (Tina and son TJ Graham) of Sooke, BC and Dawn Hamilton (Mike) of Campbell River, BC; her grandson Daniel Jones of Langford, BC; and her step-mother Margaret Padington of Campbell River, BC; her 15 siblings; sisters: Lei Lonnie Hunt (Bryan), Barb Bonnell (Chris), Cathy Steckler (Kerry), Melody White (Roy), Linnie Campsall (Ken), Kathy Allison (Ross), Evelyn Warner (Darrell), and Bonnie McGurgin (Gary); brothers: Bill Padington (Chris), Randy Padington (Phyllis), Danny VanTuyckom (Wendy), Rob Padington (Kim), Jean Paul VanTuyckom, John Padington, and Jamie Padington (Erica), nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. Pat was a kind dear soul with a sweet spirit who was loved by all who knew her. She was passionate about gardening and loved animals. She was a people person and an extremely hard worker. She worked for many years at the Dalewood Inn. She was especially proud of and deeply loved her son, daughter, and grandson. She loved her family and always put the needs of others first. She will be missed by all her family, friends and the Bouquet of Bags. We Love you. A Celebration of Life will be held at Painterâ€™s Lodge in Campbell River on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 1pm to 4pm. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.sandsfuneral.com/colwood (under Obituaries & Tributes top of page).

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PERSONALS

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. Contact Ed at 250902-0310 or 250-949-9655 MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.

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Weâ€™re Hiring! 8303 Enterprises Ltd Moâ€™s Restaurant #8 7070 Market St. Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0 Moâ€™s Pizza takes pride in our Full-Load, Old Fashioned, Pan Pizza, freshly baked in our bakerâ€™s oven! We have Oven Broiled Pizza Subs, Hot Greek Pita Wraps. We serve classic Canadian dishes, fried chicken and wings. We also bake. Position: Cook (2 Vacancies) Type of Employment: Full time â€“ Permanent Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Job Duties: â€˘ Prepare and cook full course meals â€˘ Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods â€˘ Plan menus â€˘ Ensure quality of food and determine size of food portions â€˘ Work with minimal supervision â€˘ Estimate food requirements and costs â€˘ Inspect kitchens and food service areas â€˘ Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food â€˘ Order supplies and equipment â€˘ Supervise kitchen staff and helpers â€˘ Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment â€˘ Work with specialized cook equipment (deep fryer, etc.) â€˘ Clean kitchen and work areas & Wash dishes Requirements: Education: Completion of high school Experience: At least 3 years of experience OR if candidate does not have 3 years of experience a cooking post-secondary certificate is required. Salary: $12.00 to $14.00 hourly, 40 hours per week. Position requires flexibility in scheduling; including evening or weekend hours as needed (shifts 9AM-5PM, 3PM-11PM Monday to Saturday) Benefits: Uniforms, discount on food. Apply by e-mail to: mehsenbiah@hotmail.com Apply by in person: #8 7070 Market St. Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. COLLISION Repair shop needs Auto Body Tech or Apprentice w/mechanical knowledge. Travel assist may be available. Contact 250-2878258/richsauto@shaw.ca LIONS GATE FOREST PRODUCTS is accepting resumes for BC Coastal Licensed Scalers. * Camp/Local Positions available (Northern Vancouver Island) * Competitive wages, plus full benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ken@lgforest.ca

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS WANTED * Union Environment * Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries * Must be willing to work out of town and in camp. * Minimum 5 years experience Please include photocopy of certification, current resume and current abstract. Send your response to: PO Box 95045, Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8 NELSONâ€™S Glass Ltd., located in the sunny North Okanagan Valley, is looking for a full time ticketed auto glass installer. Drivers license is required and glazing experience is an asset. Email inquiries/resume to nelsonsglass@telus.net

PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026, send resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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HOME REPAIRS

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

3-BDRM 2-BATH ranch style house with rental en-suite on lower level. Fenced yard, 2-car garage, ocean view. Call George (250)956-4593.

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Assistant Public Works Foreman Full-time Permanent Position

The Village of Port Alice has an opening for an Assistant Public Works Foreman. The Assistant will perform any and all duties in connection with the operation of the Public Works Department, including but not limited to, general labour, operation of all public works equipment, maintenance of water/sewer systems, road maintenance, grounds keeping and plant checks at the Arena. The successful candidate will possess excellent written & verbal communication skills and will have at least basic computer skills. A valid Class 5 Driverâ€™s Licence and eligibility for EOCP certification in Water Distribution are requirements. Preference may also be given to candidates with Refrigeration Safety Awareness certification and a working knowledge of GIS systems. This is a â€˜hands onâ€™ working position with some supervisory responsibilities. The Assistant Foreman exercises considerable independent judgment and assumes the Foremanâ€™s duties in his/her absence.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

This CUPE position has a rate of pay of $26.48/hr - $29.54/hr and includes an attractive benefit package. This position is based on a 40-hour work week and includes some evening and weekend shifts.

HELP WANTED

STEEL BUILDINGS steel buildings. â€œsteel overstock sale!â€? 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume on or before September 2, 2014 at 5:00pm to: Madeline McDonald, CAO PO Box 130, 1061 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0

Phone 250 284-3391 Fax 250 284-3416 Email: mmcdonald@portalice.ca

Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received on time. Notice posting date: July 29th, 2014 PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

North Island Church Services

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

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-9563909 Sunday Masses St. Maryâ€™s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ€™s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Healing service, first Sunday of the month, 7 pm Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/14

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/14

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â€œEveryone welcomeâ€? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/14

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ€™s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy â€˘ 250-956-4737 11/14

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE â€˘ Chaplain Services â€˘ Bible Studies â€˘ Spiritual Counselling â€˘ Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125 11/14

The Sporty Bar & Grill is looking for an experienced cook for seasonal/part time work. Drop resume off at The Sporty Bar & Grill 8700 Hastings Street. Ask for Alfons or Chris OR email to sportybar@telus.net

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

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Please call for worship times Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

GWAâ€™SALA-â€™NAKWAXDAâ€™XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/14

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365 PORT HARDY: Airport Rd. 2 bdrm, quiet. NS/NP. Refs. $550. Call 250-949-6319. Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites! Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. Friendly onsite resident managers. Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca PORT HARDY- harbour view condos, 2 bdrm, main floor, laundry shared, N/P, new paint, blinds, laminate floors. Available now. 604-857-3366 or email herb62@hotmail.com

PORT HARDY Very clean & bright. 2 bdrms, 5 appliances, patio. On site manager. Available Sept 1st. $645./mo. NS/NP. Call Rosaline

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY BOARD OF VARIANCE

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

PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

The District of Port Hardy seeks to fill two vacancies for volunteer members of its Board of Variance. A local government that has adopted a zoning bylaw must establish a Board of Variance to review and make decisions on requests for minor variances of the regulations associated with zoning and related bylaws, when it is illustrated by the applicant that compliance would cause hardship. In order to grant approval of a request for variance, the Board of Variance must be of the opinion that the variance does not: â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘

result in inappropriate development of the site; adversely affect the natural environment; substantially affect the use and enjoyment of adjacent land; vary permitted uses and densities under the applicable bylaw, or; defeat the intent of the bylaw.

The Board of Variance meets on an as needed basis to deal with Applications for a Board of Variance Permit. The Board, although appointed by Council, is independent of Council and its decisions are not appealable to Council. The District receives on average, two such applications per year. District of Port Hardy staff support and assist the Board of Variance by providing information and guidance, and carrying out logistical matters (e.g. minute taking, preparation / issuance of permits granted by the Board, etc.). For more information about the Board of Variance, please contact Jeff Long using the contact information below. In order to apply to become a member of the Board of Variance, please submit a brief letter stating why you are interested in being appointed to the Board and how you feel you may contribute. Please send your letter by email, fax, hand delivery or mail to: Jeff Long, Director of Corporate & Development Services District of Port Hardy 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433 jlong@porthardy.ca

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

PORT HARDY SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. Oceanview 2 bdrm suite. Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact 250-230-1462 or 250-949-8501

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

1-BDRM WITH all appliances. 1.5 baths. Ocean view, fenced yard. Priv. entrance. N/S, N/P. Avail after Aug. 20. Call (250)956-4593.

PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse. Call 250-9563440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

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

Phone Rick 250-956-4555

COTTAGES PORT McNEILL: Hyde Creek furnished 2 bdrm cottage, private country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy and warm. Hydro & TV included. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. Avail. end of Sept. - May 31. $875./mo. Call (250)956-2737.

Call 250-956-3526. TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $850 inclds hydro or $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

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TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING CARS

MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

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

PORT HARDY Ground level entry 2 bedroom suite, 6 appliances, Beaver Harbour Rd. Avail immediately. $750/mo. N/S, N/P. 250-949-7814, 250902-1236.

1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver $5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345 2003 CHEVY Impala $6500. 2, 1990 Corvette Convertible. For info call: 250-949-7814

HOMES FOR RENT 5-BDRM HOUSE on Founders. $1250./mo. Responsible tenants. Call Hans (250)2304090.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

25.5 FT 2009 SANDPIPER 5th wheel. Excellent condition. Only used 3 seasons. Incl. hitch and stand. Call 250-9497814.

COAL HARBOUR-Large Family Home, 3+1 bdrm, W/D, NS, NP. Overlooks Stevens Bay. References required. For more info call 250-949-0558 PORT HARDY Storey’s Beach Oceanfront property for rent. Original “Storey” family home. House located directly on Storey’s Beach. 3 bdrms, appliances, lawn care included, 1.5 baths. Rent plus utilities. Ref’s req’d. Available furnished. Sept 1st. For more info contact: patolczak@rogers.com

29FT MOTORHOME. Class A Very good cond. 2nd owner Must sell for health reasons. $15,000 obo. 250-287-3345

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of the week. Members of Team Germany pile on to form a human pyramid at the recent World Cup Soccer Camp. Sandy Grenier

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Cats can’t add but they sure do multiply! Have your pets spayed or neutered!

Remember… Drop off your dead batteries at the Gazette office.

A message from the BC SPCA and be BC Veterinary Medical Association

Children Bored? Do an art entry for the Fall Fair! September 6 & 7, 2014

Birthing on the North Island

Ideally, pregnant women living on the North Island who are low-risk would give birth in or near their home communities. Those working on achieving this goal point to the positive difference that can make. Consider this scenario: with two weeks to delivery date, a prospective mom leaves her community and travels south where she checks into a hotel. It is affordable for those on an inadequate budget, but not ideal; central with fast food outlets nearby. The expectant mom is alone – her partner and family cannot be with her. Her toddlers are at home, maybe without the support she would like them to have. She misses them terribly. Eventually the pregnant mom delivers and makes the long trip home with her newborn baby. Contrast this with a partner being present for the birth in the family’s community with a support system nearby or in attendance. In this situation, the motherto-be has stayed in her own home in the weeks prior to delivery, with access to home-cooked meals and enjoying the routine of life. Her grandmother, mother, aunty and best friend are able to visit with her during early labour in her home. She knows her toddlers are safe because she saw them just this morning and they will soon get to meet their new little sibling. Birthing close to home is particularly important within communities which have endured traumas associated with assimilation and colonization, racism and systemic poverty. Community health can be restored in part by supporting birthing closer to home. The joy and affirmation of new babies, the lineage and sense of identity inherent in having

your community listed on the birth certificate, the naming of children as part of their cultural tradition, are all experiences that would benefit the communities and the families of the North Island. An opportunity exists now, with a confluence of factors, including passionate advocates, the newly formed Community of Practice, North Island Division, and the openness of Island Health personnel to patient-centred health practices, for birthing closer to home to become more common. With all the goodwill, collaboration and life lessons properly harnessed, positive changes are afoot in this area. Professionals want to establish local practices that are culturally safe. This definition of cultural safety is one Lisa Tabobondung, a manager with Aboriginal Health, recommends: “It is recognizing there are differences and respecting those differences. It’s gaining knowledge about self and others in order to understand those differences. Through truly listening and learning together in a way that maintains the dignity of each individual, an authentic relationship of trust, respect and collaboration will ensure improved access to health care services, improved health outcomes and healthier working relationships.” Island Health also wants to strengthen the expertise of nurses and doctors by fostering greater exposure to obstetrics, thus enhancing the services available to birthing moms. These efforts could bode well for supporting more babies being born closer to home. Thanks to all those who provided input into this column. Please feel free to send ideas for future col-

umns to info@mountwaddingtonhealthnetwork.com. Notes: By the way, congratulations to Mount Waddington Transit and North Island Services Society on the acquisition of two new buses! This model will allow people using wheelchairs to sit closer behind the driver for increased feelings of security. Mount Waddington Transit is uniquely tailored to North Island needs, with routes and schedules that link to ferries, and drivers who really work at assisting people who have transportation challenges. Call Transit Coordinator Mary Mavis for more information at 250956-3151. A few other resources to be aware of: • T r a i n i n g Opportunities: For health-related programs that will allow you to work on the North Island where there is a shortage of health professionals, check out www.nic.bc.ca/programs/health_care/ or call North Island College Information/ Registration (toll-free in BC): 1-800-7150914. •A Nurses’ line to get help with identifying symptoms and to obtain advice is available by dialling 811. People who have hearing problems can access the telephone service from a TTY service or by dialling 711. •The HealthLink BC website has information on more than 4,000 health topics, including over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. www. healthlinkbc.ca. Barb Park is coordinator of the Mount Waddington Health Network, which advocates for North Islanders across a spectrum of health and social services issues. barb_p55@yahoo. com.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. August 15-17 Slo-pitch Annual OrcaFest Tournament, Port McNeill. Games played at Centennial, Mantic and Hyde Creek fields, beer garden at Centennial Park, Saturday dance, concession. Info, Orma at 250-9563345.

August 16 Golf Port Alice Golf & Country Club Ladies Open, 9:30 a.m. Rockn-Roll theme with 18 holes of fun, feed and prizes. Info, 250-2843213. August 16-17 Motor sports Annual Dirt Bowl stock car championship at Triport Speedway, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors. August 23-24 Drag racing Rumble on the Runway point series races 5 and 6, 10 a.m., Port McNeill Airport. Time trials followed by bracket challenge in Super Pro, Pro and Sportsman divisions. Concession available. Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Slo-pitch Fred Donaldson Memorial Slo-pitch Tournament, Port Alice. Co-ed, concession, beer garden, trophies and prizes. Schedule tba, to register or for info call Jason, 250-284-3900. September 6 Motor sports Stock car racing season finale at Triport Speedway, 6 p.m. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors. In case of rain, makeup will be run Sunday at 1 p.m.

Master Batters top in Sayward Gazette staff SAYWARD—The annual Oscar Daze Slo-pitch Tournament in this small seaside community came down to a couple of familiar North Island rivals — who usually don’t have to travel quite so far to square off on the diamond. Port Hardy’s Master

Batters upended Port McNeill’s Woodchuckers 15-2 in the A final to take home top tourney honours Aug. 3. The win avenged the Master Batters’ only loss in the tourney, at the hands of the Woodchuckers in the opening round. It was a big

weekend for Port Hardy teams, as the Bushcats walked off with the B division title. The Woodchuckers were coming off the championship of the Port McNeill Slo-pitch playoff tournament, where they wrapped up an undefeated season in

league play. They’ll be back on their home turf this weekend as the slopitch tourney season continues with the annual OrcaFest Slopitch Tournament tomorrow through Sunday. The tourney begins with games Friday and contin-

Dirt Bowl returning to Triport Speedway

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Coming off a wild session of season points racing at Triport Speedway last Sunday, the North Island’s stock car racers return Saturday and Sunday for the biggest weekend of their 2014 competition schedule. The annual Dirt Bowl will bring drivers together for two days of competition, starting with an eve- Drivers Chris Hardy, left, and Brock Shore get crooked as they ning session Saturday pass under flagger Dan Stewart, while Glen Day follows at right at 6 p.m. and wrapping during the most recent stock car racing event. J.R. Rardon up with a 1 p.m. series Jim Swift prevailed found a checkered are a typical feature of of races Sunday. Seven local drivers to claim his second flag in what has been the Dirt Bowl. The concession will tuned up for the week- straight main event a highly competitive season. be open both days, and end with an eventful win at the speedway. The full schedule spectators are invited Reigning track points race series last weekend. With seven champion Glen Day had not been finalized to visit the pits and drivers entered, the continues to hold as of early this week, meet the drivers folmain event featured the lead in the sea- but spectators may lowing each session. spinouts, paint swap- son points standings, well be treated to exhi- Tickets are $5 each ping, a black warning but Swift is making bition rides by modi- day for adults, $3 for flag and some door-to- inroads and every fied and dwarf cars, youths and $2 for door duelling before driver in the field has and prize giveaways seniors and children. Stock Car Racing at Triport Speedway Aug. 16—Dirt Bowl Round 1, 6 p.m. Aug. 17—Dirt Bowl Round 2, 1 p.m. Aug. 3—Season points series race Fast time-in: Chris Hardy, 17.72 seconds. Trophy dash:1. Glen Day; 2. Chris Hardy; 3. Daniel Hovey; 4. Paul Weeks. Heat 1 1. Jim Swift; 2. Hovey; 3. Day; 4. Jared Breitkreitz; 5. Brock Shore; 6. Weeks; 7. Hardy. Heat 2 1. Day; 2. Swift; 3. Hardy; 4. Breitkreitz; 5. Weeks; 6. Hovey. Main event

1. Swift; 2. Shore; 3. Hardy; 4. Day; 5. Breitkreitz; 6. Weeks. July 26—Season points series race Fast time-in: Cody Robbins Trophy dash: Glen Day Heat 1 1. Day; 2. Daniel Hovey; 3. Brock Shore. Heat 2 1. Day; 2. Chris Hardy; 3. Jared Breitkreitz. Main event 1. Jim Swift; 2. Day; 3. Robbins; 4. Hovey; 5. Breitkreitz; 6. Hardy; 7. Shore; 8. Paul Weeks. Season points (through Aug. 3) 1. Day, 361; 2. Swift, 231; 3. Breitkreitz, 203; 4. Shore, 164; 5. Hovey, 145; 6. Hardy, 136; 7. Weeks, 95; 8. Robbins, 54.

ues through Sunday's 3:30 p.m. A final at Centennial Field. Along with concession and a beer garden at Centennial, a highlight of the tourney is the Saturday night dance, and plenty of tickets remained this week. Dance tickets are $10 and must be pur-

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Aspiring musicians sing their Hearts out Elena Rardon Gazette staff The Wild Heart Music Program hosted its second annual summer workshop this week, drawing young singers from across the North Island. Twenty-one students gathered at the A-Frame Church in Port McNeill this week for the three-day Music of the Heart workshop. The workshop was hosted by Kimmee Denness-Thomas, a vocal coach and vocalist who studied fine arts at the University of Victoria. DennessThomas runs a youth theatre and music pro-

gram in Victoria, and has a background in musical theatre, dance, and opera. “Don’t worry,” she assured the kids Monday. “I’m not going to make you sing opera.” The first day of the workshop started out with introductions, games and ice breakers, including a singoff. The next two days were focused on vocals, harmonies, and choreography. By the end of the workshop, the students had put together an original arrangement, built around one theme: what does it mean to

have a “wild heart?” The workshop brought together youth aged 11-19 from various communities across the North Island. DennessThomas emphasized the inclusivity of the workshop. “The arts are extremely important to the development of young people,” she stressed Monday. “It allows them to express themselves, and builds confidence.” The workshop’s main goal, she said, was “empowering voices.” The Wild Heart Music program, run by Stephanie Eakle

and Deborah Murray, was launched in 2012 due to fundraising efforts by former Port McNeill singer-songwriter Georgia Murray. The program was established to fill a gap in arts education and bring music into the lives of North Island youth. The Wild Heart Music program is free and welcomes new members every year. Keep an eye out for the aspiring singersongwriters during OrcaFest on Saturday, where they will hold a performance and debut their original arrangement.

Gazette staff A North Island-raised songstress now living in Vancouver returns home this weekend for a pair of concerts in Port Hardy and Alert Bay. Soprano Leah Alfred,

a veteran opera and classical performer originally from Alert Bay, is embarking on a brief tour with baritone Aaron Durand that begins tonight in Victoria. From there, the pair will travel

north, appearing at the Civic Centre in Port Hardy Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m. and at Christ Church Hall in Alert Bay Sunday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. After a stop in 100 Mile House next Friday,

the tour wraps up back in Vancouver Aug. 24. The concerts feature Alfred and Durand in duets, as well as solo numbers by both performers. Tickets are available at the door for $20, or

Vocal coach Kimmee Denness-Thomas leads students in a vocal warm-up during the Wild Heart Music Program’s Music of the Heart workshop at the A-Frame Church in Port McNeill Monday. Elena Rardon

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North Island Life High notes in Port Hardy Gazette staff The fourth annual Triport Music Festival brought a world of sound to the North Island Saturday. Port Hardy’s summer music festival was held at the Old Lukwa Mill Site in the town, a change from its previous location at Cluxewe Resort. A number of vendors came out to join the event, including Beating Hearts Desserts, who offered their

“Better than Krispy Kreme” glazed donuts. Other vendors offered souvlaki and burgers, kettle corn, and glitter tattoos. The festival drew local performers, as well as acts from Vancouver, Victoria, and Courtenay, featuring sounds that ranged from jazz to world fusion to classic R&B. It closed with a set by Creedence Clearwater Revival cover band Willy and the Poor Boys.

Clockwise from above: Emaeya Hunt and Mayumi Hinatsu receive glitter tattoos from Keisha Korhonen at the Triport Music Fest at the Old Lukwa Mill Site in Port Hardy Saturday; Shelder Jayne Footz, trumpet player for the Victoria band Compassion Gorilla, joins the crowd during their set; Lola, 3, makes her debut on stage between acts during the Triport Music Fest; Victoria band Compassion Gorilla brought a medley of sound to the Triport Music Fest Saturday; Paul Burridge and Carrie Harilstad of local North Island band Jam Shack Araknids rock out on stage; Victoria R&B band Bryden Street House Party takes the stage. Elena Rardon

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Annual fundraiser looks for support Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Lyn Skrlac was beginning to wonder of North Islanders had begun to take the Bras for a Cause benefit for granted. That was clearly not the case for one group of visitors to the region last week. “This is the first time we’ve seen something like this,” said Jelle Fennis of The Netherlands as he looked over the selection of wildly decorated bras at The Flower Shoppe last week. “I think it’s a great initiative.” Bras for a Cause is now in its fifth year at The Flower Shoppe. When the fund-raiser for the Canadian Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer began in 2010, it was a popular breath of fresh air locally, and coaxed both residents and visitors to create decorated, themed bras that are placed on display at the

Left: Tamar Betiet, left, and Jose Fennis look on as Frans Fennis points out one of the bras on display in the Bras for a Cause fundraiser at the Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill last week. Above: The 2014 Bras for a Cause fundraiser continues through OrcaFest at the Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon

shop for a $5 donation. An additional donation of $2 allows for a vote on one’s favourite bra, and a variety of prizes are awarded to the top vote-getters. This year’s promotion wraps up, as usual, with OrcaFest this weekend. Skrlac has been seeking more entries — and more

votes — for the benefit, and was quick to invite Fennis and his family into her shop when she saw them laughing at and posing for pictures with the bras hung on the outside of the building at the end of Pioneer Mall. Fennis was joined by his parents, Frans and Jose Fennis, and Tamar

Betiet, and they all promptly went inside to see additional entries in the fund-raiser, still not understanding what it’s all about. While Jose Fennis appeared to negotiate a purchase with Skrlac, Jelle asked about the display. “Are they for sale?” he asked. “I think

entries and votes were the lowest in the five years of the event. Bras for a Cause appears to have been superseded by the Victor’s Secret Pageant, a wildly popular event hosted each January by Cheryl Verbrugge in which local men don the decorated bras in another fundraiser. But

(Jose) wants to buy one.” Once informed about the fund-raiser, though, the family quickly got into the spirit, filling out ballots and paying their toonies to make a vote on their favourites. It put a smile on the face of Skrlac, who had noted this year’s

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