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• SPEED BOATPaddler claims fifth win in Alert Bay 360 eco-paddle event.

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• FOOTLOOSERunner kicks off 12-marathon journey in Port Hardy.

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• DONNY RULESMacLeod Memorial tourney casts golf protocol to the wind.

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Gazette staffNIMPKISH VALLEY—A

60-hectare forest fire continues to burn well into its second week near Nimpkish Lake, and it’s not expected to be extinguished any time soon.

“It’s likely to continue to burn

right until winter,” said Marg Drysdale, Coastal Fire Centre Information Officer. “It’s going to be going on a long time.”

A crew of 10 firefighters, with assistance from helicopters bear-ing water buckets, was working this week to mop up a 50-foot

perimeter around the burn area and work inward toward the fire, which is located in slash in a previously logged region.

The remote fire, on a steep hill-side, poses no threat to homes or other structure, and Drysdale said it is unlikely to flare into a larger

blaze.“It’s what we call a low vigour

event,” she said. “It’s mostly smok-ing ground.”

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Conditional sentence meted in ‘Molly’ caseElena RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY—A Port

Hardy man charged with the neglect of an 18-month-old shepherd-cross dog named Molly received a three-month conditional sentence and a ten-year ban on owning animals last Thursday.

Rupert Wilson, 48, was charged with failing to provide necessaries for an animal and with causing unnecessary pain/suffering to an animal in regard to Molly, who was found ema-ciated and in critical condition on November 25 by RCMP fol-lowing a complaint of animal cruelty.

The case raised a storm of support on social media, with Facebook pages and a petition with almost 60,000 signatures demanding justice for the dog.

Counsel for the defendant said on Thursday that Wilson was

aware of the reaction on social media, and the message of the public’s denunciation has not been lost on him. The defendant felt “very saddened” by what he did, and counsel assured the court that he will carry that stigma regardless of the judge’s decision.

A pre-sentence report noted Wilson’s extremely dire finan-cial circumstances, his long-standing drug and alcohol abuse, and his lower average range of intelligence, all of which made Wilson unsure how to proceed in Molly’s case when the dog was left behind by his previous partner.

Counsel cited a number of previous animal cruelty cases, and claimed that the same rules did not apply to Wilson’s case, as the neglect was not purpose-

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Assault results in conditional sentenceGazette staffPORT HARDY—A

Port Alice man received a five-month conditional sentence order on charges of domestic assault caus-ing bodily harm dur-ing proceedings in Port Hardy Provincial Court last week.

Shane Karaim was taken into custody by RCMP after girl-friend Bonny Anderson reported that she had been assaulted in her home in Port Alice fol-lowing drinks with a few friends.

The court heard that Anderson approached the police with two black eyes and a lacera-

tion over her right eye.The couple had

reportedly been doing fine until the drinking began, at which point a verbal argument broke out. Karaim lashed out at Anderson, punch-ing her six times with closed fists while yell-ing abuse.

Karaim had a previ-ous domestic incident with Anderson, and was in breach of an order not to be in the pres-ence of Anderson while consuming alcohol.

Karaim expressed remorse for his actions to the court, claiming that due to his inebri-ated state, he was not aware of his actions

until police approached him the next day.

Counsel for the defendant also claimed that Anderson was in full support of Karaim being released into the community.

Judge Tony Dohm ruled that Karaim would receive a con-ditional sentence order for five months, with a two-year probation order. The terms of the sentence included orders that Karaim is not to possess or con-sume any alcohol, and he is not able to see Anderson until he has made sufficient prog-ress with his mental health.

Partners seek returnIn another domestic

assault case, Michael Binns put forth an application to return to his common-law spouse, who is preg-nant with their child.

The victim reported to police that she had been assaulted by her husband on July 4 and 5 in Port McNeill, a report that was sup-ported by a neighbour who had heard the sec-ond altercation.

The court heard that Binns hit his partner on the shoulder while they were parked inside a

vehicle. In their shared apartment the next day, Binns dumped over her chair and pulled her hair while shouting abuse.

The victim appeared in court last Tuesday in full support of her husband returning to their household, due to the fact that she is three months pregnant with their child. Judge Dohm allowed Binns’ request, with a no-alcohol condition.

On the assault charge, Binns received a suspended sentence with a 12-month pro-bation, along with a victim surcharge and DNA order.

Mischief nets suspended sentencePauline Bruce under-

went her first adult trial for mischief caus-ing $5000 or under of damage.

Bruce was taken into custody by RCMP for public intoxica-tion, and began spit-ting through the divide when placed inside the police car. This caused damage to the comput-er inside, as well as an obvious biohazard.

The next day, she was found in breach of a previous order, as she was seen intoxicated again by the constable on duty.

This was the first adult trial for Bruce, who has a previous juvenile record. She is eighteen and taking care of a son.

She received a 12-month suspended sentence, and Judge Dohm recommended that she attend a resi-dential treatment pro-gram located on Alert Bay.

The judge did not sentence her to the thirty hours of commu-nity service the Crown recommended, as he noted that Bruce has “major responsibilities to attend to right now,” highlighting her duty to her son.

Court Report

from page 1The fire, located

approximately three kilometres east of Nimpkish Lake, was reported July 28. It is visible from Highway 19, and smoke from the

blaze has periodically rolled through the log-ging hamlet of Woss.

“We’ve had a little bit of smoky nights, but aside from that there’s been no impact” on Woss, resident Bill

Rushton said.Firefighting efforts

have been run by the Wildfire Management Branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Management.

Little impact from fire

from page 1ful or vengeful.

Judge Tony Dohm, however, emphasized Wilson’s awareness of Molly’s conditions. When Wilson was first approached by RCMP, he turned them away by assuring them that the dog was okay and that it was going to be transported to another home. The judge point-ed out that this was an act of purposeful deceit by Wilson, who had his own interests fore-most. The second time an RCMP constable approached Wilson, he again tried to deflect attention from the dog by insisting that it was “too dark” to see prop-erly.

But Wilson’s appar-ent genuine remorse for his actions, expressed by a formal letter of apology and the fact that he pleaded guilty, earned him a three-month conditional sentence, as well as a 12-month probation order. Between his sentence and his pro-bation, Wilson must complete 100 hours of community service.

Wilson has also been prohibited from own-ing an animal for ten years, and has been asked to partially reim-burse the RCMP officer who paid for Molly’s

initial veterinary costs of $607.10. The judge was uncertain as to Wilson’s ability to pay back the more than $2,000 in veterinary bills covered by the BC SPCA, due to his low income level.

The ruling received backlash from the com-munity, who felt that the sentencing was far too lax for the crime, which BC SPCA inves-tigators said was one of the most horrific cru-elty cases they had ever seen.

Vi-Anne Roberts, who runs the North Island Wildlife Awareness Facebook page, expressed her dissatisfaction with the judge’s ruling.

“I’m just devastated that it went the way it did,” she said.

She said that she did not feel the judge held Wilson responsible for his actions at all, espe-cially in waving away the fines.

“If people are not held accountable, they don’t learn from their mistakes,” Roberts said. “I just wish the laws in Canada were stricter.”

Judge Dohm told the court Thursday that Molly was adopted in April, and her current owner says that the dog is recovering well.

Rupert Wilson, Jr. walks to Port Hardy Courthouse Thursday for his sentencing hearing. Gord Kurbis, CTV

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Child porn costs man teaching privileges Gazette staffA former Port

McNeill elementary school teacher con-victed for possession of child pornography will not be permitted to teach again in B.C.

Timothy J. Ouellette, now 46, signed a Consent Resolution Agreement with the British Columbia Commissioner for Teacher Regulation in July. Under the resolu-tion, Ouellette agrees not to seek certifica-tion as a teacher in the

province and acknowl-edges the Director of Certification will be required not to issue him any certificate or letter of agreement to teach in the province.

Ouellette was an information technol-ogy teacher at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill when he was arrested March 29, 2012 on an allega-tion of possession and distribution of child pornography. He was suspended by School District 85 the follow-

ing day. His contract with SD85 ended on June 30, 2012, and was not renewed.

In November of that year Ouellette was charged with one count each of distribu-tion of child pornog-raphy and one count of possession of child pornography. He was convicted on the pos-session charge in March of 2013 and last September was sen-tenced to four months in jail followed by five years of probation with

conditions.Both RCMP and

SD85 officials said there was no evidence students at Sunset Elementary or School District 85 were involved.

Under the Consent Resolution Agreement, signed by Commissioner Bruce M. Preston July 10, Ouellette also acknowledges the facts of his case and that his actions represented profes-sional misconduct and

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Gazette staffThe North Island’s

loggers just gained another five years of job certainty.

United Steelworkers Locals 1-1937 and 1-85 announced last week a five-year col-lective agreement with Western Forest Products Inc. and the “Me Too” Companies.

The contract was ratified July 31 by the Membership of the two Local Unions in meetings held in Woss, Holberg, Beaver Cove, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill and other Vancouver Island com-munities.

The Membership voted by an 84%

majority to accept the proposal.

The Agreement pro-vides for general wage increases of 13 per cent, along with lump-sum payments of $3,400 during the term. In addition, tradespeople receive an additional wage increase in each year. Weekly indemni-ty benefits and extend-ed health benefits were also improved.

Both the Company and the Employees will contribute addi-tional premiums to the Pension Plan, which should stabilize the plan for years to come.

Brian Butler, President of USW, Local 1-1937 and the

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August 11-13Wild Heart Music of Port McNeill hosts free “Music

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Bears put on show — if you find themA few weeks back

when we had that hot dry spell, you literally had to get muddied and bloodied to locate hot feeding zones for the bears.

Bears are continu-ously moving from feed zone to feed zone throughout the season-al cycle, but with hotter and longer dry spells these days, both griz-zlies and blacks will travel to bogs, marshes and deeper into the canopy where moisture is retained in nutrient-rich plants, with the bonus of a cooler envi-ronment.

Oh, you’ll see the odd bear feeding in the open upon drier feed, usually the younger animals being forced from prime habitat by larger bears. You’ll

also see an increase of bold bears seeking food in communi-ties during these dry spells. I can’t under-stand bear tour oper-ators that sit in one location which nor-mally will be crawl-ing with grizzlies or blacks, but will be devoid of sightings come the hot weather.

It came to a point where I was advising folks they would have to donate a pint of blood to locate bears.

On one such evening trip I was doubtful of any successful sight-ings with the time we had, so we gambled on one of my favou-rite glades that sees plenty of bears during Autumn. Our hike out along the game trail proved promising, with

lots of fresh scat and crisp paw prints.

We struck paydirt — to put it mildly — as we came upon the glade to see the gor-geous black coat of a 500-pound beauty feeding on a slight rise along the edge.

With an eye on the boar, an elk calf approached within a few feet of our location as it wandered over to investigate the boar. As the calf came within 10 feet of the large male, his size truly came to light as he reared up, towering over the calf who quickly bolted away. The boar stood over seven feet tall and was easily over 500 pounds. He took note of us and then went down on all fours to continue feeding.

The calf’s curios-ity was evident as it approached our posi-tion, once again observing for a few minutes. There was no sign of the cow; hope-fully she was off forag-ing and would return for the calf later, for if this was an orphaned calf it wouldn’t be long before an opportune predator would go after an easy meal.

At this point we heard stealthy move-ment around us and the snapping of twigs — I was certain there were bears all around us. When traveling, bears aren’t quiet like elk, cougars or wolves, and it wasn’t long before they presented them-selves to the large boar. The first was another large male, our boar stood once again, went down on all fours and charged — no contest.

We think he was becoming a bit stressed with all the activity. No sooner had the new-comer been chased away, he began yawn-ing — a sign of a low stress level.

Then we heard another bear to our left woofing, and that was the end of that non-

sense as the big guy once again charged, triumphantly sending another nuisance bear in flight.

Our bear once again checked us out, and returned to his spot continuing to feed. It wasn’t just at our end of the glade; we noticed several bears at the far end in an all-out brawl. I was giddy to say the least; this was the full-meal deal, up close and personal.

The brawl didn’t last long as two of the bears were chased off by the champ who took a position in the centre of the glade to feed.

A short while later our boar approached us — maybe he was finally camera shy — but half-way to us he abruptly changed direction and

charged another bear that was off to our left. Dusk was setting in and it was time to evacuate, so we left our big buddy who had once again returned to his perch.

Upon returning to the vehicle, with the adrenaline wearing off, the stench was noted; climbing over trees and pressing through dense brush on the game trail, we were coated in a fine haze of aromat-ic elk urine — a fine wine to go with the “full meal”.

Getting muddied, bloodied and stinky was well worth the action.

Lawrence Woodall is a longtime natural-ist and guide who has spent much of his life in the outdoors.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s move to ease liquor restrictions is under-going its hot summer test, and music festivals are only part of it.

Free-range drinking, or removing fences from fes-tival beer gardens, is one of the moves that will be undergoing a post-mortem as communities clean up after their big summer par-ties.

One of the biggest, the Squamish Valley Music Festival is still to come, Aug. 8 to 10.

Early reviews of free-range festivals have been positive. Victoria’s Rock the Shores event went smoothly without a fenced-in area for alcohol sales. Festival organizers did cre-ate a fenced “dry” area, but I’m told hardly anyone used it.

Penticton has had its share of experience with summer bashes gone bad. For B.C. Day it inherited the Boonstock Music and

Arts festival, sent packing from a small community in Alberta after complaints of rowdy crowds and crime, so Penticton officials were understandably cautious.

Boonstock organizers were refused a provincial liquor licence after strug-gling to arrange security and emergency services. The festival licence process is likely getting renewed attention these days.

After attending the recent Calgary Folk Festival, where the beer garden was

securely fenced and the capacity monitored, I’m wondering what is really achieved by these mea-sures. Litter and empties were contained, but since under-aged festival visitors are allowed into the serving area, it’s not clear to me whether the fence was ever worth the effort.

It’s unlikely that there will be riots at farm mar-kets as a result of allowing sales of locally made beer, wine and spirits, or from relaxing rules for operation of winery tasting rooms. But there are more reforms to come.

As it stands, farms are allowed to have a winery or cidery, but not a brewery or distillery. Expect that to be changed as B.C. and other provinces strive to develop their craft beer and spirits industry, trying to emulate the tourism benefits that have come from an expand-ing wine industry.

One area where the B.C. government has screwed

up is its minimum pric-ing rules, an effort to bal-ance business-friendly pol-icy with legitimate public health concern about over-consumption.

But the minimum beer price prompted protests from a few watering holes that had been selling pints or jugs of beer for slightly less. Some media made a big deal of this, and the government over-reacted to this tempest in a beer stein with an ill-thought-out cut in the minimum price to 20 cents an ounce – for beer in jugs only.

The pub industry was not impressed with this bit of knee-jerk populism. Encouraging beer jug sales makes it difficult to see if someone at a table of rev-elers is being over-served, drinking most of the jug himself.

Tom Fletcher is legis-lature reporter and col-umnist for Black Press. Email: [email protected].

COMMENTARY

Well, sometimes it takes a bit of foolishness to spark a good decision.

With British Columbia’s schoolchildren and — perhaps more keenly — their parents awaiting to hear whether the 2014-15 school year will begin in September, the BC Teachers’ Federation and the government jointly announced the resump-tion of talks beginning tomorrow.

We join with many B.C. residents, and the BC School Trustees Association, in applauding the announcement.

It certainly beats the preceding announcement by Finance Minister Peter de Jong that the “sav-ings” realized by the government by not paying striking teachers — approximately $12 million a day — would be doled out to select parents in $40 increments should a settlement not be reached by the start of the school year.

That money was purportedly to help cover costs of day care and, if sought, alternative edu-cational opportunities. But it is available only to parents of students under 13 years of age, which a cynic might see as a discrimination lawsuit waiting to happen.

And it would not be “automatic” money. There would be forms to fill out, hoops to jump through, verification and so forth.

Another cynic might even think the govern-ment was trying to buy support at the same time it was ramping up pressure on the teachers to settle.

Rather than one-way pressure, however, it appears that the government’s action may have resulted in Sir Isaac Newton’s equal and oppo-site reaction, with opposition coming not only from teachers but from many of the very parents supposed to benefit from the change.

They have said they don’t want day care money, they want their children educated.

We agree.Hopefully the resumption of talks can lead to

a real solution to the impasse. Then, all these education savings can be spent where they can do the most good. On education.

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Courteous cabbie

On my nephew's last day here in Paradise North, we took a cab with all his stuff to my mom's not too long before noon. He had his money tied up in a baggie and he was holding onto it. But when we got to our destination his baggie full of money was nowhere to be found. Not in the laundry, not in any of his bags, not in pockets. I even went home to see if we left it. Nope.

By now, it was three in the afternoon. I decided to call back to the cab company to see if by chance it was under the seat or turned in. The female driver opened the door he had used and guess what?! His money was there! She brought it back to us immediately.

What a great person. My nephew and I thank you, dear cabbie, for being AWESOME!

Dana RufusPort Hardy

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Rants Raves&

Dear Editor,I am the senior fire res-

cue technician at the Port McNeill Fire Department. I have been restoring the department’s oldest piece of fire fighting equipment for parade use only. It is a fire extinguisher on wheels, UL listed serial number 831. I believe it was manu-factured by the Badger Fire

Extinguisher Company of Boston, Mass., USA. The patent dates on the extin-guisher cap states August 28, 1900 and November 28, 1901.

I have been sporadical-ly working on this appa-ratus for many months now. I finally fitted the rebuilt wheels, a couple weeks ago. The wheels

were rebuilt by a Dwayne Danley of Armstrong, BC. I had to modify one of the hubs because at some time, one of the axles must have cracked or broke and required welding. The new hub did not fit.

I am looking for any infor-mation about this welding repair or how or when the extinguisher came to the

North Island. Any oral his-tory, or records that anyone might be able to provide me of this apparatus would be greatly appreciated.

I can be reached by email at [email protected], or call me at 250-230-3842.

Sincerely,Douglas Vitick

Port McNeill

Firefighter seeks more info

Dear Editor,Regarding the sentencing on

July 31, 2014 of Rupert Wilson Jr. for the neglect of Molly.

Molly’s story has been fol-lowed by thousands of British Columbians for the last sev-eral months. “We Are Molly’s Voice” handed over a signed petition to the courts, asking for Rupert Wilson to be punished to the full extent of the law.

58,957 British Columbians signed that petition, waited for months, in hope that there would be justice for Molly, to no avail.

Last week, Rupert Wilson was given a lousy three-month conditional sentence, 12 months probation, a 10-year animal prohibition, two small fines, and a very few com-munity (service) hours. The judge stated that he didn’t think

Wilson would be able to afford to pay the more than $2,000 in vet bills, so he chose not to hold him accountable.

A precedent should have been set in this high-profile, horrific animal abuse case, sending a strong and very clear message to people who abuse animals, and letting these criminals know they will be punished to the full extent of the law.

All this sentence does is hold the thousands of BCSPCA vol-unteers, people who graciously donate money to the BCSPCA, and tax payers accountable for Rupert Wilson’s crime.

The presiding Judge could have, and should have given more thought to this sentence.

Crime here in Canada, whether it be a minor or major offence, does not seem to be taken seriously by our court

system. The same people are in court month after month for the same repeat crimes. This is so, because our laws are far too lax and offenders receive a “slap on the wrist” so to speak. Allowing them to con-tinue their life of crime.

Judges continuously let criminals go, with light or no sentencing. It’s time for that to change in this country. In Molly’s case, Molly lived, and has her forever home, but there's nothing “just” about her case.

In closing, we believe Molly’s case should be appealed. Rupert Wilson was not at all held accountable for what he did to Molly. Perhaps a jury would see things differently?

Vi-Anne RobertsA. PichettePort Hardy

Molly sentence is a travesty

A Port McNeill fire-fighter is seeking background on the century-old wheeled fire extinguisher he recently renovated.

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Law Makers or Law Breakers?

Dear Editor,BC Hydro claims to have the

law on their side as they attempt to impose their smart metering pro-gram onto our unwary public. Oh, really?

“The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada, and any law that is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, of no force or effect.”

Why does that matter? According to the Constitution Act, in each province the legislature may exclu-sively make laws in relation to the development, conservation and management of sites and facilities in the province for the generation and production of electrical energy. Nowhere does it state that the prov-

ince has any authority whatsoever to make laws with respect to the distribution of electrical energy. In other words, the B.C. Provincial government’s attempts to impose smart meters upon anyone via leg-islation is unlawful and of no force or effect. BC Hydro is being dis-ingenuous and deceitful whenever they imply otherwise.

If you don’t currently have a smart meter and don’t want one, you are totally within your lawful rights to refuse.

Those who continue to refuse a smart meter should be lauded as heroes for continuing to defend our constitutional and unalienable rights.

James G SmithNanaimo


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dentALERT BAY—This

BC Day long weekend the sixth annual Alert Bay 360 took place and boasted 96 participants in 79 vessels. It is a weekend long event centred around a race that circumnavigates Cormorant Island. The race has become an important event on the paddler’s calendar, drawing people from all over North America.

Participants began showing up as early as Thursday to get settled in and test the waters. On Saturday the Legion hosted the Paddlers’ barbecue with a wide range of items to choose from. The race itself was held Sunday morn-ing with the awards later that afternoon. Later on Sunday, a well-attended celebration in the Big House featured an even larger spread of food and some dancing by the T’sasala dance group.

“For many attend-ing, this is considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to visit the

Big House, said Eric Gregory, event orga-nizer.

The race primar-ily features kayaks of various designs, but surfskis, canoes, and outriggers field entries each year, too. The race is open to all types of self-propelled vessels and attracts entries of all skill and motiva-tional levels. There are prizes for both first and second place, but many valuable prizes are won by being in the draw.

Finishing at or near first place is only one way to win a great prize. Each year every boat

that finishes the cir-cuit around Cormorant Island is entered in a draw and allowed to select from a large col-lection of prizes. This year’s draw pulled a tandem kayak paddled by Mike Cotreau and Ellen Laberge. Cotreau and Laberge walked away with a Bumble Bee mask carved by master carver Wayne Alfred.

This year’s first place single men’s was taken by five-time winner Ian MacKenzie, with a time of 52 minutes and 25 seconds. Anne Boulding had the fast-est women’s time at 1:13:00. The first dou-ble’s kayak to pass the finish line was pad-dled by Pete and Silke Gumplinger. Second and third place were taken by Bob Woodman and Donald Irvine, respectively. Second and third place women were Bonnie Bramham and Gene Ann Gapsis.

Paddlers test the waters for Alert Bay 360

Above; Ian MacKenzie pad-dles his way to his fifth solo men’s win in the annual Alert Bay 360 eco-paddle around Cormorant Island Sunday. Right; Mike Croteau, left, and Ellen Laberge won a Spirit Bumblebee mask by carver Wayne Alfred after paddling a double kayak.

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“For many attending, this is considered a once-in-a-

lifetime opportunity.”

Eric Gregory,Event organizer

Bras cause seeks a lift

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

The fifth annual Bras for a Cause fund-raiser is finally picking up a bit of steam at Port McNeill’s Flower Shoppe.

And with little time to spare.

The summer event, which raises money for breast cancer research and treat-ment, wraps up during OrcaFest Aug. 16. But the bras also provide

the foundation for the annual Victor’s Secret Pageant, which draws sold-out crowds and thousands more dollars each winter.

“I’m about 10 bras short of where I’d like to be for a com-fort level for Victor’s Secret,” Skrlac said this week.

She also reminds everyone to come by the shop, view the bras and vote for their favourite for $2 each.


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Runner starts Island-long trek for a causeGazette staffPORT HARDY—

Black Creek’s Jacquelyn Janzen loves a challenge, it seems.

The runner set off from Port Hardy last week, bound for Port McNeill on the first leg of a planned 12 mara-thons in 17 days.

So it was no surprise that she started with an uphill climb, leaving Carrot Park Thursday Morning and disap-pearing from view in short order.

“It’s 8:27,” she remarked as she shook out her legs ahead of the run.

“Feeling nervous?”“I just want to get

going,” she replied.It’s just that attitude

that has seen the VIU student shake off injury and put in 500 kilome-tres-per-month training

routines to prepare for the journey.

Accompanied by par-ents Glenn and Sharon in a support vehicle, Jacquelyn will put in 42.2 km — the tradi-tional 26.2 mile mara-thon distance — per day, taking a well-earned rest every third day.

As she explained on her blog, the run is in support of the Multiple

Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Lupus Society, and loved ones affected by the condi-tions.

“I’m choosing to run the length of Vancouver Island to encourage two people I love and the organizations that support them. My dad was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) twelve years ago, and a good friend with Lupus last year. I have seen in many ways how these diseases affect their everyday lives.”

Jacquelyn’s prog-ress can be tracked on her website, www.embracetherace2014.com.

Donations can be made online through the same site, and sup-porters are invited to join Janzen for a por-tion of the run.

Runner Jacquelyn Janzen stands under the Port Hardy sign before setting off on the first leg of her Island-long run Thursday.

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A HUGE FILOMI SAM—THANK YOU!To the Businesses, Port Hardy District and Volunteers who supported our community's

Annual Festival FILOMI DAYS!

Our Generous Contributors! GCB Ventures, BC Hydro, Port Hardy Bulldozing, North Island Kinsmen, Kevin Pearson, James Walkus Fish-ing LTD., Keltic Seafood’s, Foster & Company, Macandale's, Sandra Masales, Western Forest Products, OK Tire, Coastal Mountain Fuels , Paul Grier, North Island Delta Seafood’s, Port Hardy Lions Club, GDF Suez, Peoples Drug Mart & Port Hardy Rotary Club.

Promotional Sponsors: Dave Landon Motors, NAPA Auto Parts, Hardy Builder’s Supply, Home Hardware Building Centre, E J Klas-sen (GM ) Motorcade, Frontline Glass Solutions, Sporty Bar & Grill, Stryker Electronics, Bear Cove Cottages, Home Hardware, K&K Electric, Bear Cove Fish & Frontline Glass Solutions.

Duck Race Donors: Brett and Sandy Meredith, Overwaitea Foods, The Bait Shack, Macandale’s, Redden Net, Hardy Builders Supply, Keta Cable, Strokes of Jade, The Cove, Scarlet Point Seafoods LTD., Robert Johnson, Captain Hardy's, The Source, Shoprite, Scotiabank, Providence Place, Jim’s Hardy Sports, Hardy Buoys, Natural Impressions Photography, Chevron Bulk & The Hobby Nook.

Groups and Businesses: Paci� c Coastal through air plane rides donated $450.00 to the Local Food Bank and $450.00 to the North Island Crisis Centre. Marine Harvest donated all Salmon BBQ Proceeds back to the Filomi Day Committee!

The Bait Shack (Fishing Derby), Lions Club (Parade, Beer Gardens and everything in between), Funtastics (Volleyball Tournament & Trampolines), Home Hardware (Boat Building competition & Bird House Build-ing), Dave Stevenson (Music Entertainment), Providence Place (Pancake Breakfast), Masons (Kids Fishing Derby), North Island Eagles (Adult Dance), Tri-port Speedway (Soap box derby), Sue Burns & Volunteers (Road Hockey), Paci� c Coastal (Flights for Food Bank donations), Ivory Daffurn (Filomi 5K), The District of Port Hardy and the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. Your support and running various events adds enormously to the entire festival THANK YOU! To the many volunteers who showed up for set-up, tear down and assisted with events THANK YOU! If we have forgotten anyone, we apologize, we appreciate all of your assistance in making this event happen!

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Clockwise from top left: Neeva Altmiks gets inked by Sally Peart of Sparkle Tattoo Inc dur-ing the Telegraph Cove Craft Fair Saturday; Lynda Lindsay hangs a 10-lb lingcod to be weighed during the Telegraph Cove Salmon Derby Sunday; Audrey Hollingsworth, 4, inspects a set of feather ear-rings at a booth at the Craft Fair; passengers leave aboard the Stubbs Island Whale Watching vessel Lukwa ; Suzanne Burns shares her handmade jewelry on the boardwalk; Telegraph Cove owner Gordie Graham works the grill.

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Cove crafts and catchesGazette staffTELEGRAPH COVE—

Telegraph Cove Resort and Campground drew a crowd during its annual Craft Fair and Salmon Derby last weekend.

Saturday’s Craft Fair saw vendors lined up along the boardwalk, drawing craft-ers from local communities, as well as far-away visitors. Tables featured teas, knit-wear, home-baked goodies, temporary tattoos, hand-made jewelry and more.

A salmon barbecue on the boardwalk and hot corn on the cob were available throughout the day.

The fishing derby began at dawn on Sunday, with weigh-ins taking place until 4 p.m.

Proceeds from the event raised almost $4,000.00 for the Kokish Hatchery Salmon Enhancement Project.

It was followed by a bar-becue and potluck in the evening.

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August 15-17Slo-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 250-956-3345.

August 16Golf

Port Alice Golf & Country Club Ladies Open, 9:30 a.m. Rock-n-Roll theme with 18 holes of fun, feed and prizes. Info, 250-284-3213.

August 16-17Motor sports

Annual Dirt Bowl stock car champi-onship at Tri-Port Speedway, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors.

August 23-24Drag 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. 1Slo-pitch

Fred Donaldson Memorial Slo-pitch Tournament, Port Alice. Co-ed, con-cession, beer garden, trophies and prizes. Schedule tba, to reg-ister or for info call Jason, 250-284-3900.

September 6Motor sports

Stock car racing season finale at Tri-Port Speedway, 6 p.m. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors. In case of rain, make-up will be run Sunday at 1 p.m.


Friends pay tribute to 'Donny'Gazette staffPORT ALICE—A cou-

ple dozen hardy residents paid tribute to the late Don MacLeod last weekend by spending their time as he would have — cavorting at the local golf course.

Braving clear skies, balmy temperatures and the promise of a steak dinner, the players took part in the annual Don MacLeod Memorial Golf Tournament, a scorecard-free — and largely rules-free — version of the game the way "Donny" played it.

"It's full-contact golf," said Gerry Smith, MacLeod's for-mer partner in business, golf, fishing and diving.

This is a form of play that blends golf, miniature golf, and something the Monty Python gang might have dreamed up if they were going to invent a turf sport.

Disrupting playing part-ners is not only allowed, but encouraged. Troubles on the green? Just line out a couple of clubs to form a chute to the hole.

While players treated the

course with respect, the same could not be said for their partners.

"I've had to deal with this the whole game," Scott Smith said after playing part-ner Dana Johnson jabbed her putter at his ball just as he was putting on the ninth hole.

The turnout was down from some recent years, and MacLeod's widow, Janice

MacLeod, was not involved. But Gerry Smith and other club members made sure the tourney, a fund-raiser for the club, continued.

"We all pulled together because he's a guy we all appreciated," Smith said.

Next up at Port Alice Golf & Country Club is the Ladies Open, Aug. 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Woodchuckers rally for playoff title J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—

Port McNeill's Hi Vis slo-pitch team was working on a 17-inning scoreless streak as it carried a 2-0 lead into the fourth inning of last week's play-off finale against the Woodchuckers.

As it turned out, the Woodchuckers had them right where they wanted them.

Mike Miller blasted two home runs in back-to-back innings and drove in four runs as the Woodchuckers ral-lied from behind last Thursday to win the Port McNeill Slo-pitch playoffs with an 8-2 win over Hi-Vis.

The top-seeded Woodchuckers were well-rested, while Hi Vis had come through a series of loser-out games Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to earn the finals berth.

"You can't play the best team in the league when you're tired," Hi Vis infielder Jason Evans said.

Still, Hi Vis sty-mied the champs for several innings with an extreme defensive shift, catching balls hit to the strong side or

forcing weak contact the opposite way.

"We finally told them to just hit to their strength," Woodchuckers man-ager Laurie Desbiens said. "I said, 'Stop try-ing to go to the off-field.'"

The best way to beat

the shift, Miller found, was to simply hit over it.

His fourth inning solo shot gave the Woodchuckers their first run, and was fol-lowed by run-scoring singles from Matt Devine and Matt Miller for a 3-2 lead.

The follow-

ing inning, the Woodchuckers scored five more, anchored by Mike Miller's three-run homer and a solo blast by Randy Hunt.

Shanna Laflamme added an RBI single in the frame.

"We were just play-ing possum," Matt Miller joked.

Hi Vis, which cruised to wins of 14-0 over Sportsman's and 15-0 over the Dustmen to reach the final, took the early lead in the third inning.

Greg King's two-out double drove in Kianna Swanson and Kevin Jones to start the scor-ing.

Gerry Smith gives a double thumbs-up to Dana Johnson, foreground, after assisting her putt with a chute of golf clubs Saturday.

Dana Johnson, left, reaches in to disrupt the putt of Scott Smith as playing partner Jennifer Cattermole looks on during the annual Don MacLeod Memorial Golf Tournament at Port Alice Golf & Country Club Saturday. J.R. Rardon

Jason Evans of Hi Vis reaches to scoop a bounced throw on a force play in last week's Port McNeill Slo-pitch playoff final at Centennial Field. At right, Matt Miller of the Woodchuckers pops up a pitch.

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Mike MillerThe Port McNeill slugger pounded two home runs to lead the Woodchuckers

to a come-from-behind win in the league playoff final over Hi Vis.

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OrcaFest plans to have a ball Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

With more than a week to go before the first pitch, the annu-al OrcaFest Slo-pitch Tournament is already full.

But that doesn't mean there are not opportu-nities to get in on the fun.

The tourney begins with games Friday and continues through Sunday's 3:30 p.m. A final at Centennial Field.

Along with conces-sion and a beer garden at Centennial, a high-light of the tourney is the Saturday night dance, and plenty of tickets remained this week.

Dance tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. They are available for the next week at Timberland Sports, Gus's Bar and Grill, The Flower

Shoppe and The Clothes Inn. Tickets will also be available at the tourney beer gar-den Friday evening and throughout Saturday's games.

Eagles gear upThe North Island

Eagles hockey pro-gram is looking for a few good players.

And coaches.

And, frankly, any-body else with the abil-ity and time to help out in a variety of capaci-ties.

Registration is ongo-ing, and the associa-tion is also opening up applications for coach-ing positions for atom development, peewee, bantam and midget-level teams for the 2014-15 season.

Spots are also avail-able on the Eagles executive, either as entry-level directors or something more sub-stantial.

Tryouts for the teams begin Sept. 8 at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.

To inquire about

helping out in the coming season, con-tact Eagles head coach Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942 or by email at [email protected].

To register or for reg-istration info, contact registrar Lito Pineda at 250-956-5234.

THE NORTH ISLAND EAGLESREP HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Is now accepting coaching applications for ALL divisions for the 2012/2013 hockey

season. Without coaches the divisions will not run.

Please express interest to Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942

or [email protected] deadline: August 9th

Is now accepting coaching applications for the 2014/15 season.

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Please express interest to Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942 or

[email protected] deadline: August 25th

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Swift fastest at Tri-Port SpeedwayJ.R. RardonGazette editorPORT HARDY—

Daniel Hovey made a splashy entrance in Sunday's stock car rac-ing event at Tri-Port Speedway.

Unfortunately, his exit was rather more quiet.

One day earlier, Hovey joined other family members and some in the race com-munity at the memorial service for his father, Earl, who died in a car accident July 14.

Saturday's scheduled racing was cancelled for the service, but Hovey was determined to race the next day with his family look-ing on.

Arriving late after replacing a balky start-er, Hovey got a big round of applause as his car was towed onto the track.

But, after running the trophy dash and the first two heat races — placing second with a wild spin under the checkered flag in Heat 1 — Hovey was forced to sit out the main event with engine trouble.

That left Jim Swift to outduel the field for his second straight main event win at the track.

With his win, Swift picked up $200 of the prize money that was donated in Earl Hovey's honour for the day's racing.

William Melan, Linda Penner, Bill Day and several anonymous track fans chipped into the pot for the prize money.

The day was further spiced by the arrival of two dwarf cars, owned by drivers Brian Lee of Campbell River and Terry Olfrey of Port Alice.

The racers went head-to-head in a series of exhibitions between stock car heats Sunday, and Lee said he hoped he could coax some of his fellow drivers from Campbell River to return to Tri-Port for

a full race session in the future.

Lee, now in his 40s, has been racing on the asphalt oval of Strathcona Speedway since he was 16, and switched his setup for dirt-track racing last year.

Since then, he has traveled to Washington and Oregon to race on dirt, but has only one option to train or race on the surface on

Vancouver Island."This is it," Lee said,

sweeping his arms around the infield of Tri-Port Speedway. "I just wanted to get some more work in on a dirt track. I'm hoping I can get a few more guys to come up with me."

Season points lead-er Glen Day won Sunday's trophy dash and the second heat race.

Swift took the first

heat and the main as the pair alternated wins in the seven-car field.

Race to the swiftestDay added to his

lead at the top of the season’s standings at Triport Speedway dur-ing its previous event July 26, racking up wins in both heats and the Trophy Dash.

Swift kept him from having things all his own way, however,

taking first in the main event.

A healthy field of eight took to the track as Cody Robbins joined the regular line-up, taking the fast time for the day and second in the day’s points.

Dirt Bowl on tapThe biggest weekend

on the racing calendar is set for Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m.

At left, Brock Shore (24) spins out in a cloud of dust coming out of turn 2 while Chris Hardy slips past in the main event of Sunday's stock car racing at Tri-Port Speedway. Above, Terry Olfrey of Port Alice, foreground, duels Campbell River's Brian Lee down the main straightaway in a dwarf car exhibition heat. J.R. Rardon

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North Island Church ServicesST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN

UNITEDReverend Wade Allen

9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247

11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 1:00 pm Bible Study

Healing Service first Sunday of the month, 7:00 pm

Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available [email protected]

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 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: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs

Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org

11/14

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-2234 11/14

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton

250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”

Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups

10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting

Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education

250-949-8243 11/14

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909Sunday Masses

St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9amSt. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port

Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and

Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pmAlert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th:

Saturdays 10am

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH

2501 Mine RoadSunday

9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service

7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm

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

For information contact

11/14

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125

11/14

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland

Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities

Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/14

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Reverend Wade AllenSunday Services - 4pm

1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice

You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

11/14

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert StSunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm

Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pmMidweek Biblestudies - Call the church

for time and place250-949-6466

Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674

E-Mail:[email protected] 11/14

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP


1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice


11/14

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship - 9:00amReverend Wade Allen

All Welcome175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

11/14

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

10:00 am-Sabbath School11:15 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

11/14

Mo’s Pizza takes pride in our Full-Load, Old Fashioned, Pan Pizza, freshly baked in our baker’s oven! We have Oven Broiled Pizza Subs, Hot Greek Pita Wraps. We serve classic Canadian dishes, fried chick-en and wings. We also bake.

Position: Cook (2 Vacancies)Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Job Duties:• Prepare and cook full course meals• Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods• Plan menus• Ensure quality of food and determine size of food portions• Work with minimal supervision• Estimate food requirements and costs• Inspect kitchens and food service areas• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food• Order supplies and equipment• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and

equipment• Work with specialized cook equipment (deep fryer, etc.)• 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 certifi cate is required.

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Benefi ts: Uniforms, discount on food.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Call250-949-8928

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

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Kitty Coleman WoodlandArtisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting

Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1Applications for Artisans:woodlandgardens.ca

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INFORMATION

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INFORMATION

LOCAL CRISIS LINE 24/7Port Hardy

(250)949-6033Alert Bay/Kingcome

(250)974-5326

PERSONALS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSPort 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 250-902-0310 or 250-949-9655

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DAYCARE CENTERS

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer andexcavator operators, mealsand lodging provided. Drugtesting required. 1-(780)723-5051.

EXPERIENCED SHINGLE/shake block cutters for PortMcNeil area. (250)956-4083.

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North Island Church ServicesPort Hardy BaPtist

CHurCHCorner of Trustee & Highland

Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities

Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/14

NortH islaNd CatHoliC CHurCHes

Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill:

9amSt. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd.,

Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and

Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm

Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

11/14

st. ColumBa aNgliCaN uNited

Reverend Wade Allen9190 Granville St. Port Hardy

Phone 250-949-624711:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service

Wed., 1:00 pm Bible StudyHealing service, first Sunday of the

month, 7 pmEveryone welcome

Meeting rooms available [email protected]

11/14

Full gosPel CHurCH2540 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: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs

Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org

11/14

CHrist CHurCH aNgliCaNAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-2234 11/14

seveNtH-day adveNtist CHurCH

4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton

250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”

Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups

10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting

Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education

250-949-8243 11/14

Port mCNeill BaPtist CHurCH

2501 Mine RoadSunday

9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service

7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm

Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the

year. For information contact

Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/14

ligHtHouse resourCe CeNtre

• Chaplain Services• Bible Studies

• Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups

(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125

11/14

Port HardyCHristiaN FellowsHiP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert StSunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm

Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pmMidweek Biblestudies - Call the church

for time and place250-949-6466

Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674

E-Mail: [email protected]

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1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice


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st. JoHN gualBert uNitedaNgliCaN CHurCH

250-956-3533Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship - 9:00amReverend Wade Allen

All Welcome175 Cedar Street

Port McNeill 11/14

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(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

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Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

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FIRST NATION CONNECTIONS WORKER

North Island Secondary School30 hours per week

(Contract)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe First Nation Connections Worker is a member of the First Nations Support Team and is a position created from the En-hancement Agreement consultation process (2010) to provide additional support services to students through a more holistic vision. The position is specific to the enhancement model delivered at NISS and the First Nations students that attend there. Areas of focus for the position are to: provide academic support, support specific student transitions, advocate for students and their needs, and to provide intervention/prevention measures by connecting with students, staff, families and community support systems to increase student success.

JOB SCOPE

and acting as a liaison between school and home

MAJOR DUTIES

school work, school activities, homework and personal problems

QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE

students and their families

studies and science

Verna Ambers, Assistant Administrator, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC, VON 1AO

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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 Driver’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 ‘hands on’ working position with some supervisory responsibilities. The Assistant Foreman exercises considerable independent judgment and assumes the Foreman’s duties in his/her absence.

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.

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume on or before September 2, 2014 at 5:00pm to:

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

Assistant Public Works ForemanFull-time Permanent Position

Madeline McDonald, CAOPO Box 130, 1061 Marine DrivePort Alice, BC V0N 2N0

Phone 250 284-3391Fax 250 284-3416Email: [email protected]

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Groupis accepting resumes for the following positions: • Camp Cooks (Red Seal

Chef an asset) • Camp Bull Cooks

Please send resume by fax to : (250)956-4888 or

email to offi [email protected]

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Groupis accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hook Tenders• off highway logging truck

drivers• Hydraulic log loader op-

erator• Chasers• Coastal Certifi ed Hand

FallersFull-time with union rates/

benefi ts.

Please send resume by fax to : (250)956-4888 or

email to offi [email protected]

HELP WANTED

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 experi-ence with your fi rst job and to earn a little extra spending money! Call the offi ce at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Facilities Foreman, this position is responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of the District’s recreational facilities (Pool and Arena). Duties are related to the operation of the facilities and building services in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent work habits. This position includes duties that require signifi cant physical effort and requires the ability to provide excellent service to the public. Must demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully deal with the public and local stakeholders;

• Completion of Grade 12. • Experience with janitorial procedures, equipment and safety• Experience and knowledge of ice equipment and maintenance• Experience with maintenance of pool facilities and equipment• Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills;• A valid Class 5 driver’s license• BC Provincial Refrigeration certifi cation • Icemaker certifi cation• Pool Operator certifi cation• Building service certifi cation

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 2045.

Please apply by 4:00pm August 15, 2014 in Confi dence to the Director of Engineering and Operations, District of Port Hardy, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC, V0N2P0. Email: [email protected]

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDYRECREATION FACILITIES ATTENDENT

(2 FULL-TIME POSITIONS)

The District of Port Hardy seeks to fi ll 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:

• 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 guid-ance, 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 ServicesDistrict of Port Hardy

7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433

[email protected]

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDYBOARD OF VARIANCE

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Under the supervision of the Recreation Facilities Foreman, this position is responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of the District’s recreational facilities (Pool and Arena). Duties are related to the operation of the facilities and building services in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent work habits. This position includes duties that require signi� cant physical effort and requires the ability to provide excellent service to the public. Must demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully deal with the public and local stakeholders;

• Completion of Grade 12. • Experience with janitorial procedures, equipment and safety• Experience and knowledge of ice equipment and maintenance• Experience with maintenance of pool facilities and equipment• Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills;• A valid Class 5 driver’s license• BC Provincial Refrigeration certi� cation • Icemaker certi� cation• Pool Operator certi� cation• Building service certi� cation

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 2045.

Please apply by 4:00pm August 15, 2014 in Con� dence to the Director of Engineering and Operations, District of Port Hardy, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC, V0N2P0. Email: [email protected]

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDYRECREATION FACILITIES ATTENDANT

(2 FULL-TIME POSITIONS)

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Pheora Waddell, 14 months, held by family friend Michelle Beaulieu, reaches for bubbles blown during the Music Fest in Alert Bay last Sunday.

Elena Rardon

Smileof the week.

Huckleberry House Children’s Centre is recruiting for:

Cool Kids Program Supervisor/Preschool Worker. Th is is a temporary full-ime maternity position.

Casual, on-call E.C.E./E.C.E. Assistant Workers. Th ese positions require: Valid E.C.E. Certifi cate First Aid Experience working with children

Consider becoming part of our dynamic, energetic team. We off er a sup-portive work environment and the opportunity to work with dedicated, caring people.

For more detailed job descriptions or to apply, please contact: Executive Director

North Island Community Services Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Ph: 250-956-3134 Email: [email protected]

HELP WANTED

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator and Loader Operator Full time - 10 mths/yr Competitive rates. Fax oremail resume, [email protected]

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HOME REPAIRS

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AUCTIONS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY

COURT BAILIFF Sale. The assets of TRIGON TRUCKING LTD. pursuant to a Federal Court Writ of Seizure and SaleCaterPillar 330 Log Loader(s) and more… Saturday - 9 Au-gust 2014 at 1100 Hours (PDT). For more info, visit www.jeffersonsauctioneering. com or telephone (250) 951-2246 or 1-877-716-1177.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

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

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045. www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT HARDYWell maintained 6-plex

Great investment$385,000

Call Noreen [email protected]

TOWNHOUSE- Price reduced to $137,500. #2-2697 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Quiet stra-ta complex, convenient to schools and hospital. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home, approx. 1250 sq.ft. Open plan main fl oor. Kitchen with built-in dishwash-er, fridge, stove. Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet, storage room, laundry alcove with full-sized washer/dryer. Electric base-board heat. Single attached garage with remote controlled door opener. Tidy, fenced back yard with patio, green-house and tool shed. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-956-9875 or email:[email protected] for appointment to view.

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings located on Foghorn Creek, Clearwater, British Co-lumbia. View at www.mcdou-gallauction.com. Call Mike: 1-250-833-1400 or 1-800-263-4193. DL#319916.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

KINGCOME MANORPORT MCNEILL

NEWLY RENOVATEDBach, 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, BCWest 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 residentmanagers.

Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridge-

village.ca

PORT HARDYSEAHAVEN

APARTMENTS7070 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 MCNEILL- 3 Bdrm townhouse. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites

Gym & sauna on site Call for availability

Phone Rick250-956-4555

PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.

New Management1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments. Competitive prices.

Call 250-956-3526.

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgrad-ed. 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 1-250-949-8855.www.twoceans.com

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT MCNEILL-DUPLEX For rent available Sept 1. 3 bdr, 2 bath, W/D, Amazing view. $975/mon. Ref Required. Proof of Tenant Insurance re-quired. For more info call: 250-956-3737

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PORT MCNEILLMobile Home Park

Pads for rent.Short walk to shopping,

school & ocean.$300/ month

Call 250-758-4454

HOMES FOR RENT

5-BDRM HOUSE on Found-ers. $1250./mo. Responsible tenants. Call Merrilee (250)230-5220.

PORT HARDYStorey’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: [email protected]

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver$5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

2005 33’ MONTANA 5th, designed for full-time live-in. Well cared for. Polarpack, large bright living space. W/D, lots of storage, genera-tor. Asking $22,500. obo. Amazing, must see! (250)202-5820.

29FT MOTORHOME. Class AVery good cond. 2nd ownerMust sell for health reasons.$15,000 obo. 250-287-3345

MARINE

BOATS

1995 2300 Classic MalibuSunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate.830hrs. For details & photoscall: (1)250.826.4332 ore-mail: [email protected]

40’ LONG/RANGE Cruising Boat. The Silver Fox isTransport Canada Compliantfor Chartering. Recent Survey$98,000. 250-339-7502. www.silverfoxmarinecharters.com

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SELLERSwww.bcclassifi ed.

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Check out our new cook, new staff, and freshly made to order menu. Home style

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Tease your taste buds with this weeks specialsVisit The Killer Whale Cafe and treat yourself to fresh

caught seafood, delightful dining and a stunning view

Surf ‘n Turf4oz halibut, 4oz strip loin steak, top with prawns and scallops

wrapped in bacon

Seafood Stir FryPrawns, halibut and salmon tossed together in a delicious

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BBQ SalmonHot smoked on mesquite charcoal and alderwood. Served

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