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Emotions ran high last week as the Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review

Panel arrived on the North Island and opened up its microphones to residents. And the full gamut of those emotions was on display during oral presentations at

the Civic Centre.“We should be capital-

izing on this being super-natural British Columbia, not super tanker British Columbia,” marine biolo-

gist and environmental-ist Jackie Hildering said, choking up near the end of her 10-minute presenta-tion.

“This deal is already

done,” seethed Jim MacDougall, former Alberta cop turned Sointula charter boat skipper from Sointula who immedi-ately followed Hildering.

“There’s been far too much money invested in the dirty tar sands and this pipeline

Pipeline panel gets earful in Hardy

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Port McNeill doc awarded medal

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

Dr. Granger Avery, who helped found the Port McNeill Medical Clinic in 1974, was honoured with a pair of awards in separate ceremonies this sum-mer.

The B.C. Medical Association con-ferred upon Avery the 2012 Donald B. Rix Award for Physician Leadership during its annual general meet-ing.

The award includes a gold medal and a $2,000 donation to the charity of the recipi-ent’s choice.

“It came as a little surprise, I must say,” said Avery. “Last year the board conferred on me the Silver Medal of Service, and I wasn’t expecting to get the gold medal this year.

“I was quite taken aback and very hon-

oured. Indeed, I was actually speechless for a short time, and that’s very unusual.”

Avery has also served as a member of the board, its chair and its president in his career.

Earlier, Avery was honoured with the

Rural Long Service Award by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada.

The award was pre-sented during its 20th annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course.

To be eligible for the award the physi-cian must have been a prior recipient of the Rural Service Award and must have worked in rural and remote Canada for at least 20 years.

Avery arrived in Port McNeill in 1974, when the town was served by a single, part-time physician and Dr. Jack Pickup, who was work-ing out of Alert Bay.

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Financial Statements and Reports are available for public viewing from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon-Fri at the Regional District of Mount Waddington Office.

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Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

The North Vancouver Island chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has announced it raised more than $50,000 in events held this year in Port McNeill and the Comox Valley.

Port McNeill raised $7,356.65 during its ScotiaBank MS Walk in 2012, more than double the amount raised by local participants the previous year.

Another ScotiaBank MS Walk held in the Comox Valley raised an additional $42,859.08.

Proceeds raised are used to provide pro-grams and services for persons affected by M.S. in the North Vancouver Island region.

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Gazette staffMainstream Canada

announced last week that it will remove all fish from its Millar Channel farm.

The company announced the dras-tic move after the IHN (Infectious H a e m a t o p o e t i c Necrosis) virus was detected and the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) delivered an official order to remove all stock from the site.

All fish are to be removed from the farm and sent to a render-ing facility, with strict biosecurity measures being followed at all stages of depopulation, transportation, offload-ing and rendering.

The farm, located northwest of Tofino, was quarantined by the CFIA after a positive test for the virus on July 27. There are cur-rently no other active farms nearby.

Usually confirmatory tests can take weeks to get results but, in this case, CFIA made these tests a top priority and was able to get results within days.

The IHN virus was first detected in May at another farm north of Millar Channel. In both cases, the virus was detected while in its early stages of infection.

Farms are routinely tested for common fish viruses and diseases. Since the IHN virus was first detected, Mainstream Canada has been doing addi-tional sampling at all farms and sending them a third-party lab for testing.

As quarantine mea-sures are in place, traf-fic around the farms will be restricted to help prevent the spread of virus to any other farm sites.

Migrating wild salm-on are natural carri-ers of the IHN virus, and are most likely the source of the virus infection at both farms, Mainstream said in a press release.

IHN virus fish get rendered

Whey-ing in at the Jubilee celebrationGazette staffCOAL HARBOUR—

A modest crowd came to the latest in the region’s series of celebrations through-out August marking Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.

The Coal Harbour Activity Centre drew visitors in their finery to an afternoon tea and dance in honour of Her Highness and the room was suitably decked out with Union Jacks, portraits of Her Majesty, a throne and, of course, fine china and cucumber sand-wiches.

The visitors were each invited to con-struct a fascinator— a type of head piece — and enjoyed an impromptu quickstep lesson before mov-ing outside for a very British tradition— cheese-rolling.

In the English event, huge crowds are drawn to the Cotswolds to pit themselves against a round of Double Gloucester. The cheese is rolled down a steep hill and competitors then charge after it in an attempt to beat it down the hill.

The event is tradition-ally a raucous affair, with injuries common as the competitors hurl themselves after the cheese.

Coal Harbour’s event was a touch more civilized, with competitors vying to send a wooden rep-

lica the furthest down a staked-out area.

From there, the group returned to the Activity Centre, where a dance instructor moved par-ticipants through the steps of a jive, and the music, dancing and fun continued through until 6 p.m.

The event was one of a series planned for the month and the next event on August 18 will see participants in a tennis workshop learn the skills that will take them one step closer to Centre Court at Wimbledon.

The event is free, and features Sointula Tennis Club instruc-tor Shane Field. There will be a limited num-ber of extra rackets on hand but, if those who own their own are encouraged to bring it along.

In Port Hardy the event begins at 10 a.m. beside the Civic Centre for ages 6-10. Ages 11-15 pick up their rackets at 10:30, and the court is open to all ages 16-99 at noon.

The event then moves to Port McNeill where the same format is followed, beginning 2:30 for younger kids, 3 p.m. for older kids and 4:30 for everyone else.

To pre-register for the event email [email protected] or leave a message at 250-949-2681.

Gazette staffMainstream Canada

announced last week that it will remove allfish from its Millar Channel farm.

The companyannounced the dras-tic move after theIHN (InfectiousH a e m a t o p o e t i cNecrosis) virus wasdetected and theCFIA (Canadian FoodInspection Agency)delivered an officialorder to remove allstock from the site.

All fish are to beremoved from the farmand sent to a render-ing facility, with strict biosecurity measuresbeing followed at allstages of depopulation,transportation, offload-ing and rendering.

The farm, locatednorthwest of Tofino,was quarantined by theCFIA after a positivetest for the virus onJuly 27. There are cur-rently no other activefarms nearby.

Usually confirmatorytests can take weeks toget results but, in thiscase, CFIA made thesetests a top priority andwas able to get resultswithin days.

The IHN virus wasfirst detected in Mayat another farm northof Millar Channel. Inboth cases, the viruswas detected whilein its early stages of infection.

Farms are routinelytested for common fishviruses and diseases.Since the IHN viruswas first detected,Mainstream Canadahas been doing addi-tional sampling at allfarms and sendingthem a third-party labfor testing.

As quarantine mea-sures are in place, traf-fic around the farmswill be restricted tohelp prevent the spreadof virus to any other farm sites.

Migrating wild salm-on are natural carri-ers of the IHN virus,and are most likelythe source of the virusinfection at both farms,Mainstream said in apress release.

IHN virusfish get rendered

Above: Ann Hory urges on her imitation cheddar during the Queen’s Jubilee celebration last Sunday in Coal Harbour.Below: L-R Ashley Flannigan, Allison Flannigan, Jean Hemphill and Priscilla O’Neill enjoy a refreshing cuppa at the Coal Harbour Activity Centre. A O’Toole


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August Diamond Jubilee EventsAugust 18Wimbledon TournamentTennis clinic for all agesTennis courts in Port Hardy:10am - 10:30am: Ages 6-1010:30am - 11:30am: Ages 11-1512pm - 1:30pm: Ages 16-99Tennis courts in Port McNeill (OrcaFest):2:30pm - 3pm: Ages 6-103pm - 4pm: Ages 11-154:30pm - 6pm: Ages 16-99

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Gazette staffThe federal govern-

ment has proposed a new Employment Insurance (EI) spe-cial benefit for parents who take time off work to care for their criti-cally ill or injured chil-dren, North Vancouver Island MP John Duncan announced.

“Our Government is committed to supporting parents and families,” the MP said during a

public appearance in Courtenay. “This new EI special benefit will ease the financial pressure on parents who take time off work to care for their critically ill or injured children when they need it the most.”

Parents who must take time off work to care for a child who has a life-threatening illness or injury would be able to apply for up to 35 weeks of this new EI special

benefit. As with other EI special benefits, parents or legal guardians will need to have worked a minimum of 600 hours in the last year and take leave from their employ-ment.

The new EI special benefit for parents of critically ill children is expected to be available in June 2013 and will help an estimated 6 000 families per year.

EI benefit offeredFarm freshBethany Waines looks on as Mascha Bremer, produce in hand, perus-es a table of homemade jewelry Saturday during the second Farmer’s Market of the summer in Hyde Creek. The final market is set for Sept. 8.

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Packing for adventure

Members of the Spirit Dancer Canoe Journey begin loading their 37-foot, Montreal-style canoe with tons of goods and provisions last week on Market Street in Port Hardy. The crew was preparing the craft for a ferry trip to Prince Rupert, from which they planned to paddle to Haida Gwaii. Info on the group can be found at www.spiritdancercanoejour-neys.ca

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Opposition to project nearly unanimous Kwakiutl Band members and supporters unfurl banners opposing the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline project during the Enbridge Joint Review Panel hearings Wednesday at Port Hardy Civic Centre. J.R. Rardon

from page 1to turn back. This

deal will go through whether the people of B.C. want it or not.”

Another Sointula resident, artist Wendy Davis, turned to humour, reading the equivalent of a “Dear John” letter to spurn Enbridge’s advances. Not that she wasn’t flat-tered by the company’s attention, of course.

“Imagine that,” Davis said. “A proposal, at my age.”

The Enbridge pro-posal is a pipeline that would carry bitumen from the Alberta tar sands, or oil sands, to a terminal at Kitimat on the B.C. coast. From there, the crude would be loaded onto tank-ers to ply the waters of coastal B.C. before delivering the bitumen to Asia and other mar-kets for eventual refin-ing.

With sign- and ban-ner-waving protesters stationed outside the Civic Centre, nearly 30 North Islanders of the 41 originally signed up to testify before the panel took their turns in front of the microphones dur-ing oral presentation sessions Tuesday eve-ning and throughout Wednesday.

Across from the speakers sat the three members of the inde-pendent, government-mandated panel, which is tasked with gather-ing information from affected parties in both Alberta and B.C. before submitting a report of recommendations to government in 2013.

Behind them sat technicians record-ing the proceedings. Overhead, a projector

displayed an image of the proposed pipeline route.

In Port Hardy, oppo-sition to the project was nearly unanimous. Arguments against it centred around the environmental costs of a major tanker spill, and the lack of faith in a company still reeling from a major pipeline spill into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan last year and a smaller, but still devastating leak in Wisconsin earlier this summer.

“The potential losses that would result from a spill are simply the stuff of nightmares,” said Hildering. “And when something does go wrong, then what? It is my understanding that if there is a spill there would be, at best, 15 per cent recovery.

“And we can’t hope for the best.”

But the speakers, many of whom bore scientific degrees and credentials, went beyond the direct impacts to the envi-ronment to address the economic, social and cultural damage that would be caused by a major spill in coastal waters.

And others, like MacDougall, said the project is symptomatic of a government that is working hand-in-glove with big business and with no concern for the welfare of its citizens.

“We’ve heard talk about what’s in it for B.C., which is tak-ing all the risks,” said MacDougall. “Well, it’s not jobs, and it’s not wealth. This is being pushed by big business for big profits for their shareholders.

The federal govern-ment and the Alberta government are push-ing this for maximum revenue.”

MacDougall drew a hearty round of applause when he closed by demanding that CEOs and other top executives of com-panies affiliated with the project — “from production to trans-port” — be required by law to surrender both business and personal assets to a cleanup fund should a major tanker spill or pipeline rupture occur.

“They are getting all the reward, and we are getting all the risks,” he said. “Big business should put their money where their mouth is and take some of the actual, true risks.”

Hildering, in her defence of the envi-ronment and the eco-nomic potential it pro-vides through every-thing from tourism to research to quality of life, called out the gov-ernment on its claim that any pipeline deci-sion will be science-based, even while it is

gutting funding or sti-fling scientific commu-nications that oppose the Enbridge proposal and other, similar proj-ects.

“The government is atrophying and remov-ing the checks and bal-ances that would allow the proper assessment of risks,” Hildering said. “Government bod-ies are made to work with industry rather than safeguard our nat-

ural resources … and environmental govern-mental organizations are more overwhelmed than ever as the result of these many attacks against science and the environment.”

Joint review panel members did not respond to the pre-senters, other than to politely thank them for their participation. But the opposition they heard to the pipeline,

from First Nations, from scientists, from small businesses was almost unanimous.

Almost.During Tuesday’s

presentations, former Port Hardy Mayor Russ Hellberg told the panel that he would welcome the project, albeit with a few caveats.

Describing the North Island as a “resource-based economy”, Hellberg said that many people in the area saw the proposal as a good opportunity to boost the region’s finances.

Hellberg saw the increased marine traffic that would result from the shipping of oil as a potentially huge boon to the coastal commu-nities.

“My many years run-ning a work clothes business has given me an insight into the mind of the working man,” he added, before re-emphasizing that he was one of many who looked forward to the opportunities that the pipeline would bring.

Unfortunately for Hellberg, it appeared few of his former cli-entele were present at the hearing as the discontented murmurs that followed his con-tribution grew to out-right boos as the crowd sounded its disagree-ment.

The panel stepped in to return decorum, telling the assembled crowd that the purpose of the review was to hear all points of view, and that everyone’s opinion was valid and deserved to be heard.

There is one more opportunity for local voices to be heard, by submitting a letter of comment to the panel, although the August 31 deadline for submis-sions is looming.

For information on the rules governing let-ter submissions, or for general information on the panel, consult the government website at gatewaypanel.review-examen.gc.ca.

With files from Aidan O’Toole

Happy 25th Birthday Brock!

Love from your family

Happy Birthday Dad!

Love Emma, Willie & Mom

Just for You * Just for You * Just for You

A group of protesters held signs outside Port Hardy Civic Centre before the Enbridge Review Panel’s hearing last Tuesday eve-ning. Aidan O’Toole


VICTORIA – Here’s a summer scene being played out all over North America. Family van pulls up to the corner store to stock up on a few camping essen-tials: pop, chips, hot dogs, a case of beer and a bottle of vodka.

Not in B.C. you say? It happens every day at rural agency liquor stores around the province. As with many other issues, there is one reality for urban B.C. and another for the rest of us.

These rural agency stores are “flyspeck operators,” sniffs an acquaintance who spent his career as a union activist in government liquor stores.

Similar generalizations can be heard about the hundreds of private liquor stores that have popped up around B.C. since they were legalized. And in fact there have been more violations in private stores, revealed in sting operations run by liquor inspectors. In the year ended March 31, 54

private stores were caught selling to a minor, for an 84 per cent compliance rate. Only four government stores were caught, a pass rate of 96 per cent. Five rural agency stores were tested, and one flunked.

But here is the telling sta-tistic. In 2010, the govern-ment allowed liquor inspec-tors to employ actual minors to test stores. Previously, they hired people who looked young but were old enough to buy alcohol, As

late as 2009, two out of three stores (government or otherwise) sold to them. Problem is, that’s not an actual offence.

Now liquor inspectors send in undercover teens, and relieve them of the evidence when they are allowed to buy booze. The watchdog now has teeth, and compliance has jumped.

The government glossed over the poorer perfor-mance of private stores. But in fairness, three times as many private stores as government ones were tar-geted in the new inspec-tions, and the gap is nar-row. Government stores also have a huge built-in financial advantage in their wholesale rate, and are generally overstaffed by private sector standards.

Meanwhile, the big booze story this year is cabinet minister Rich Coleman’s plan to sell B.C.’s warehouse and distribution monop-oly to a private contrac-

tor. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union has pro-tested, despite assurances that their jobs will contin-ue. B.C.’s burgeoning craft beer industry has looked to Alberta’s all-private model and predicts higher costs.

Another new regulation took effect this summer, creating a $525 fine for adults serving minors, on the job, at home or as a bootlegger. Parents who provide booze for their own under-age children are exempted. Previously, penalties applied only to licensed establishments.

If the issue really is pub-lic safety and teen binge drinking, the key job for government is to regulate sales effectively. Once that is done, no justification remains for government liquor sales.

Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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COMMENTARY

In the early moments of Sunday’s public event with the Stanley Cup in Port McNeill, residents and visitors could be forgiven for thinking the event was not about them.

After local hero Willie Mitchell emerged from the helicopter on the NISS field and raised the Cup to the cheering of nearly 2,000 fans, he was promptly surrounded by a vanguard of camera-men and reporters who hid him from view for much of the hike to the front doors of Chilton Regional Arena.

Inside, fans were invited to line up in front of the stage for group photos. But chatting with Willie or touching the Cup were met with stern rebukes from organizers and volunteers to face forward toward the camera and, after the photo flash, to quickly move to the exit.

But don’t blame Willie. He was specifically warned against trying to hold a public photo opportunity in the short time he had at the arena. But he not only insisted on the event, he stayed with the Cup and with the fans through nearly an hour-and-a-half of photos, beaming a tired but genuine smile the entire time.

Mitchell could have done as teammate Jonathan Quick, who perched the Cup in his back yard for a small personal party during his turn with it.

No, Port McNeill, this really was about you.

Participants in this year’s M.S. Walk in Port McNeill raised $7,356.65, more than double the amount raised a year ago.

An outbreak of IHN virus at a Vancouver Island open-net pen fi sh farm has forced Mainstream to render all its fi sh.

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Dear editor,Premier Clark announced

on April 26 this year that the government has approved the North Island Hospitals Project to build two new hospitals on the North Island. The cur-rent plan is that they will be P3s, Public-Private Partnerships.

The plan is that through Partnerships BC, the gov-ernment will award a con-tract to design, finance, build, and maintain the hospitals until about 2047. Regardless of chang-es of government, changes in medical practice, unfore-seen health care needs, etc., virtually everything but nursing care will be deliv-ered by private contractors for the next 30 years.

P3 backers argue that the beauty of handing over

the financing to a private partner is that the private finance company “takes the risk”. Not true. Whether the government borrows or some global multinational borrows, it is the people of B.C., through our taxes, who pay. Governments get better loan rates from banks to cover the capital cost of building and purchasing equipment for hospitals so if the government borrows we pay less.

Since 2008, banks and financiers are pulling out of P3 financing. The new Fort St. John Hospital, which started out with great fan-fare as 90 per cent pri-vate and 10 per cent pub-lic, ended up, very quietly, being about 10 per cent private and 90 per cent pub-lic. So much for the financ-ing advantage.

The argument for handing over control of the physical operation and other aspects of running a hospital for 30 years is that the private companies involved are “on the hook” for problems that arise and the contracts pro-vide “penalties” for poor performance.

In practice, once the contracts are signed (think about those 30 years), health authorities and gov-ernments have had a very hard time renegotiating

to meet new needs or to enforce penalties.

VIHA (Vancouver Island Health Authority), at the end of a five-year food service contract with Compass in 2011, thought it had solved the problem of widespread complaints of poor quality food by awarding the new five-year contract to a new company, Marquise. But within a month Compass had bought Marquise and there was apparently noth-ing VIHA could do about

it. The 30-year contract,

not the capital financing, is what makes these P3s lucra-tive for the monopolies, and their lawyers. In 2009 forensic accountants Ron Parks and Rosanne Terhart reported that in all cases, P3s cost substantially more over the life of the contract than public projects. Their in-depth study of the Diamond Centre showed that “…the Diamond Centre (at Vancouver General Hospital) will cost $203 million over the life of the contract as compared to a cost of $89 million had the project been publicly delivered – a difference of nearly 130 per cent”.

That’s $114 million that could have gone to patient care if the hospital was publicly run.

Health care is a right that must be provided for all based on need, not ability to pay. Public funds must be used for health care, not to enrich the owners and shareholders of the con-sortia that would run the P3 hospitals. Health care and profits don’t mix. If the success of your busi-ness is based on increasing profits for the shareholders, anything that hurts profits results in cuts — cuts to services, cuts to staff, cuts to health care.

There is no reason the North Island Hospitals should be P3s and a million reasons that they should not!

Lois Jarvis, Campbell River

Barbara Biley, ComoxCitizens for Quality

Health Care

Dear editor,On August 4, the Kitsilano

Search and Rescue (S&R) base once again proved its effective-ness at dealing with marine emergencies as Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) specialists were first on the scene after a cruise ship carrying 250 passengers col-lided with two boats during a fireworks show in Vancouver’s English Bay. I wish to offer my congratulations to the S&R spe-cialists for their quick and effec-

tive response. Their longstand-ing commitment to keeping the people of Vancouver’s harbour safe is cause for celebration and admiration. Unfortunately, the federal government made a deci-sion to close this base in 2013, for minimal cost savings.

The recent incident in English Bay highlights the necessity to keep the base open. Thankfully, the collision did not result in any serious injuries, but Coast Guard responders arrived quickly, ready

to respond to any crisis. Kitsilano S&R specialists provide an essen-tial emergency response service in some of the nation’s busiest waterways. If the government decides to go ahead with the base closure, the nearest response team will be stationed 17 nautical miles away in Richmond—which means longer response times, especially in rough weather, and greater chance of disaster.

At my recent community meeting on the issue of the clo-

sure, citizens as well as marine safety professionals emphasized the importance of the base to Vancouver’s safety. To this end, I introduced a motion in the House of Commons, motion M-396, calling on the government to recognize the importance of the Kitsilano CCG base to the area’s emergency preparedness, and to retain its current operational level.

This is not a partisan issue—it is about public safety. The

government must not wait for disaster to strike to acknowl-edge the need for skilled S&R responders at the Kitsilano base. They should move immediately to reverse their decision, which otherwise will result in prevent-able deaths merely to save a few dollars.

Joyce Murray, MPLiberal Party of Canada

Critic for Small Business and Tourism

Dear editor,If planning to vote NDP for the first time, first get the

facts. B.C. has a triple AAA credit rating, is a “have” prov-

ince and has the second-lowest basic income tax rate in Canada. Barry Gibb wrote a song called, “Don’t throw it all away”.

Secondly, the reality. Why would you never take back a former spouse after a previous divorce to recreate the nightmare, but are willing to do it to change the govern-ment? As B.C. is a business investment province and investment does not agree with NDP governments, can the NDP guarantee that you will not get a layoff slip from your place of employment if in fact they become government?

Joe SawchukDuncan

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Don't throw it all away, B.C.

Kitsilano S&R rescue illustrates base's worth

"Health care is a right that must be provided for all based

on need, not ability to pay."

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August 18 Second annual Cops for Cancer golf tourney at Seven Hills. 9 a.m. shotgun start, 4-person best ball format, $60 per person entry includes 18 holes followed by dinner, prizes and silent auction. Dinner only $20, all proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society Tour de Rock. To register call Seven Hills 250-949-9818, for info email [email protected] or call Cst. Regush at 250-230-3679.

August 18Annual OrcaFest celebration in Port McNeill, daylong activities. Parade, show-and-shine, vendor booths, kids games on waterfront, used-book sale at library, ball tournament, more. Parade registration forms available at

Chamber of Commerce; info, Chamber, 250-956-3131.

August 18Queen’s Jubilee “Wimbledon” tennis clinics for all ages in Port Hardy and Port McNeill. Part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee activities sponsored throughout the month by the District of Port Hardy. At Port Hardy tennis courts — ages 6-10 from 10-1:30 a.m., ages 11-15 from 10:30-11:30 a.m., ages 16-99 from noon-1:30 p.m. In Port McNeill — ages 6-10 from 2:20-3 p.m., ages 11-15 from 3-4 p.m.; ages 16-99 from 4:30-6 p.m.

August 19Coal Harbour Community Garage Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Activity Centre. Table rental $5 each, concession available at the Coffee House. To reserve a table or for more info, contact Jeanne at 250-949-0575 or [email protected].

August 21Summer Reading Club wrap-up party at Port Alice Library, 1-2 p.m. Awards, prizes, snacks and refreshments. Info, 250-284-3554.

August 21Summer Reading Club wrap-up party at Port Hardy Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Awards, prizes, snacks and refreshments. Info, 250-949-6661.

August 22Summer Reading Club wrap-up party at Port McNeill

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August 23Summer Reading Club wrap-up party at Sointula Library, 1-2 p.m. Awards, prizes, snacks and refreshments. Info, 250-973-6493.

August 25Art in the Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Carrot Park in Port Hardy. Part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee activities sponsored by the District of Port Hardy. www.porthardy.ca

August 24-26Sointula Salmon Days on Malcolm Island. Salmon parade; arts and crafts, farmer’s market, food and other vendors; games; barbecue and lots more for this annual summer festival. Info, Myrna, 250-973-6985.

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Fireweed is king of fall wildflowersMy wife, Ann and I

love gardening, mixing the veggie plants with all sorts of flowers. In the front of the gallery is a brilliant display of nasturtiums that seed themselves each year and provide an addi-tion to our salads.

I enjoy them all, hanging baskets, pot-ted plants of every kind and even the dandeli-ons and buttercups on the lawn!

These all pale into insignificance, though, because of my infatu-ation with wildflow-ers. It all starts off very slowly in the spring with the salmonberry and elderberry blos-soms, gravitating slow-ly to dazzling displays of yellow Broom jux-taposed with the blues of Lupins, Columbine along the rivers and creeks, followed by daisies and thimble-berry blossoms every-where!

In late July and August the annual dis-play is surpassed by a flower that has not been given a name that gives homage to its beauty, the fireweed. I have had a longstand-ing love affair with this fiery beauty, painting

it every summer for 38 years.

Back in 1979, when large clear-cuts were still permitted, I paint-ed, in oils, entire val-leys that were bathed in pinks, mauves and reds, depending on how the light hit them. Each year I painted with hot colours, sometimes in intense heat and other times on misty days, but always with a pas-sion that only a lover can possess.

One of my favourite spots was a clear-cut along Nimpkish Lake with picture postcard views of a hillside cov-ered with fireweed and the lake in the back-ground; however, these kinds of spots are short-lived since the fireweed plant only survives as long as it has open

sunlight. Once the new growth begins, it begins its demise. Each year I have to go on a search for new clear-cuts!

In this painting the hillside upon which the stump and fireweed exist is above Theimer Lake. I did this paint-ing from sketches and photos I had from two years ago. Wanting to revive my feeling for this spot, I drove out there last week to find the road had been de-activated through destruction of the bridge that had carried me across the creek.

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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—While taping a cheering group of young North Island hockey players

alongside the North Island Secondary School track Sunday morning, CTV news videog-rapher Chandler Grieve spotted his chance. Quickly producing a boom microphone, he pointed it at the youngsters, checked his viewfinder, and asked, “What are you guys here for today?”

After a brief, silent pause, one of the kids loudly proclaimed the answer.“Chicken nuggets!”OK, so Grieve did not get his coveted sound bite. But a few minutes later, a crowd of

nearly 4,000 people got what it wanted when hometown hero Willie Mitchell touched down on the school field in a helicopter and emerged to hoist the Stanley Cup high overhead.

He then marched, with a phalanx of cameramen, through a taped-off corridor to the doorstep of the arena where he grew up learning to play hockey before turning to address the crowd.

“I told you it was coming, and here it is,” said Mitchell, the crowd whooping as he rested the 58-pound NHL championship trophy on his shoulders. “Let’s celebrate.”

Inside Chilton Regional Arena, the crowd did just that in a whirlwind celebration at the centre of Mitchell’s 24 hours with the Cup, a tradition accorded to each member of the NHL’s championship team.

“I’m really fortunate,” Mitchell said, noting the many deserving NHL players who have never had a chance to raise the Cup. “The first thing going through my mind was how for-tunate it was to have a day like this and have a chance to share it with a town that’s been so supportive.”

After Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney read a proclamation naming Aug. 12 Willie Mitchell Day, and arena founder and namesake Dale Chilton made a short speech honour-ing Mitchell’s accomplishment, Mitchell took the microphone once again as a capacity crowd of nearly 2,000 fans cheered loudly.

He spoke of his father lacing up his skates in the lobby while he ate salmon sandwiches — not chicken nuggets — and hoped the day could be an inspiration to the young minor hockey players who are in the same position he was in 25 years ago.

“Most of the people here played a role in me getting to this point,” Mitchell said, giving Lord Stanley’s chalice a pat. “So I want to thank you all for that. I know you didn’t come to hear me speak, so let’s take some pictures.”

Mitchell then posed with the Cup on a low stage while groups of fans took turns lining up in front of him for a quick photo.

“It’s pretty cool to see the happiness in their faces, to get a chance to bring it back and share it with the people who support me in the arena and share it with the whole crowd,” Mitchell said.

After most of the assembled crowd got a photo, and the overflow crowd in the park-ing lot had a chance to cycle through the arena for their own pictures, Mitchell returned to the helicopter for a quick hop to Alert Bay, where he was feted in another public ceremony in the ‘Namgis Big House.

Mitchell had previously been adopted by the Kwakwaka’wakw peoples and also has a pair of former North Island Eagles teammates living in the community. While the Cup was placed in front of the ceremonial fire, Mitchell was garbed in traditional aboriginal regalia before giving a speech of appreciation to the guest assembled.

Mitchell’s 24 hours with the Cup were a whirlwind of activity that covered a size-able chunk of the North Island and included almost everything but sleep. After picking up the Cup in Vancouver around midnight Sunday morning, he flew into Nimmo Bay Resort for several hours of partying, followed by a nap and a fishing trip. He then flew to the ceremonies in Port McNeill and Alert Bay — and a stop for a quick photo pop kissing the Cup atop Mount Benedict — before retiring to Telegraph Cove for a final party with a smaller, select group of family and friends before the clock ticked down on his day.

The crowd at Chilton Regional Arena earlier Sunday swelled to greater than the population of the town. Furney appreciated the turnout from neighbouring communi-ties in Port Alice and Port Hardy, and noted how many visitors traveled from down-Island and beyond for the event.

“It was certainly more people than I expected, although I knew we’d have a crowd,” Furney said. “I think it went quite well. And this is just a run-through for next year, no doubt about it.”

Port McNeill actually has two chances to see the Cup again, with both Mitchell and Minnesota Wild defenseman Clayton Stoner both playing in the league. Mitchell does not know what the future holds — the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement is up for renewal and negotiations could throw a monkey wrench into the start of the 2012-13 season — but he was happy to share his brief time with the Cup after winning for the first time with his fifth NHL team.

“You’re trying to share it with people, and also trying to do a few private things,” Mitchell said. “It’s unique up here, pretty isolated. I think because of that it’s a special bond I have with the community, and I wanted to share it with them.

“Who knows how many times it’s going to come up here?”

Hockey’s biggest prize comes to the North Island

Clockwise from right: Willie Mitchell takes a turn in a rowboat with the Stanley Cup Sunday near Telegraph Cove; Mitchell appears dressed in full regalia during his visit to the ‘Namgis Big House on Cormorant Island Sunday afternoon; Mitchell holds the Stanley Cup as young fans reach to touch it; Chilton Regional Arena was filled to capacity Sunday when Mitchell and the Stanley Cup joined Mayor Gerry Furney onstage; Mitchell hoists the Cup after emerging from a helicopter on the North Island Secondary School field; Mitchell prepares for a fishing jaunt with the Stanley Cup occupying the pas-senger seat of his boat early Sunday morning.

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A O’Toole Gazette staffThe West Coast is one

thing a newcomer to the North Island is guar-anteed to hear about. People rave about it. For some reason though, in my two-odd years up here, I’d never been before last week.

San Jo and the like are summer staples for many locals, and after my trip to Grant Bay I can see why. Mine was, like most good adven-tures, an unplanned, spur-of-the-moment affair. I’d heard from a friend during the week

that he was planning a camping trip to the West Coast that week-end, and that another few friends were plan-ning a day trip to meet the campers on Sunday.

Nice, I thought, then promptly forgot about it. When I remembered on Sunday morning, I fired off a few shame-less texts and more or less invited myself and my girlfriend Jenn along for the ride. It was well worth it.

Like most good things in life, however, you have to work for

it. The beautiful Grant Bay lies about a two hour drive away down logging roads. It being the weekend, we didn’t come across any log-ging traffic, but I’m reliably informed that during the week it’s a whole other story.

I was lucky enough to be chauffeured by someone familiar with the drive, but if you’re thinking about heading out for the first time you would do well to invest in the Backroad Mapbook. These aren’t exactly cheap — around $25 or so — but are well worth it in the long run. Definitely an example of the old adage that it’s better to have and not need than to need and not have.

In theory, the route is fairly straightforward.

Out of Holberg take the SE Main, then South Main toward Winter Harbour. At the fork before Winter Harbour take the right onto West Main and follow the signs to the W300 and the trailhead.

In practice, there are quite a few routes that will take you to the trail, but there are many, many more that will take you off to the middle of nowhere, and some of the turns were pretty easy to miss. A map is definitely your friend. As is a pickup. It probably goes without saying that you don’t really want to take the family sedan down a bunch of logging roads. With a little patience you could do it, but neither the passengers nor the suspension will

thank you. Pulling up to the

trailhead there is a sign proclaiming “5 km to the beach” but don’t panic; it’s just missing the decimal point that makes it a much more sedate 500-metre stroll through the woods. Then, wow.

It’s almost like Parks Canada installed a handy portal to Jamaica. Beautiful white sands stretch left and right, framing clear blue water. I realize now why people are so stoked on the West Coast.

The morning mist still lingered when we arrived and found friends around a fire. We pulled up a log and sat looking out on the bay and chatting. Hard auld life as my Dad would put it.

Someone had brought a volleyball so we headed over to the fairly substantially built net that stands on the beach. Constructed from what looks like two hefty pieces of driftwood, strands from fishing nets or crab traps and several buck-ets of sweat, the vol-leyball net is clearly a permanent fixture here.

After a quick game the mist started burning off and the sun really started to blaze. Being Irish, a race not exactly world-renowned for their tanning prowess, I grabbed a sweater and removed any doubt about the garment’s etymology. It gets hot there, in other words.

We spent the rest of the afternoon playing volleyball and bocce,

exploring the length of the bay, paddling in the ocean and watching the sea lion that was putting on a show for the kayakers out on the water. It’s a pretty stun-ning part of the island.

There were a few other groups shar-ing the beach with us but there was plenty of room for everyone. I’d say we had about a 200-metre stretch of gorgeous white sand to ourselves. Where else can you get that? Not only that, but it’s just two hours from home. The North Island is pret-ty lucky.

As the afternoon headed toward evening we packed up our rub-bish and headed back to the truck and then on to home. We decided to break up the return leg with a stop at the Scarlet Ibis for a bite to eat, and before we knew it we were back in Hardy.

One more place ticked off my must-see list, but one I’ll definitely return to. It seems beautiful stops such as Georgie Lake are just the amuse-bouche for the West Coast itself. With so much still out there to see, it was enough to make me want to take one more step towards true North-Islandism: trading the car for a pickup.

Sittin’ on the dock of the bay...


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August 16-19Slo-pitch

Annual OrcaFest Slo-pitch Tournament at Centennial and Mantic Fields and Hyde Creek Ballpark. Games begin 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. A Final 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Centennial Field. Beer garden, concession.

August 18Golf

Second annual Cops for Cancer Tournament, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Four-person teams, best-ball format. Registration $60 per player, includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, prizes, silent auction. To register, call 250-949-9818.

August 25Stock cars

Triport Motor Sport Club season points racing series, 7 p.m., Triport Speedway.

Concession, playground. Tickets $5 adults, $3 youth 13-17, $2 children and seniors.

August 25-26Drag racing

North Island Timing Association hosts the third Rumble on the Runway series event at Port McNeill Airport. Time trials begin 10 a.m.; eliminations 1 p.m. Sunday is the Vancouver Island Bracket Finals.

August 31-Sept. 2Slo-pitch

Annual Port Alice Labour Day Slo-pitch tournament. Only 12 spots available; four remained Tuesday, $300 per team. To register call Jason at 250-209-2510 or Doug at 250-284-6247.

September 7-9Slo-pitch

Port Hardy Slo-pitch men’s orthodox tournament and women’s slo-pitch tournament, Beaver Harbour Park. Game times tba.

Dustmen rally for league titleJ.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—

Having just blown a 12-2 lead to fall behind by three runs, and faced with the end of their playoff run, the Port McNeill Dustmen had every reason to panic during Wednesday’s Port McNeill Slo-pitch league playoff game against the two-time defending champion Woodchuckers.

Instead, the Dustmen dusted off their best Alfred E. Neuman impression — what, us worry?

The Dustmen scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to send the game into extra innings at 15-15, then got a solo home run from Taylor Galeazzi in the eighth and held the Woodchuckers scoreless in the bot-tom half to force an “if necessary” champion-ship final the following evening.

In Thursday’s rematch, Galeazzi cracked his second straight homer in the first inning, and Ryan Rushton went deep twice and drove in eight runs as the Dustmen ran off with league title with a 12-8 win.

The Woodchuckers, the regular-season cham-pions, rolled unbeaten through the two-week tourney to take the top seed into Wednesday’s final. That forced the Dustmen, who worked their way through the loser’s bracket to earn a finals berth, to win two games to clinch the crown.

“We’re not afraid to

screw up,” said Rushton, who committed one of the errors that helped the Woodchuckers to a seven-run sixth inning in Wednesday’s contest. “We don’t get down on each other; we just have fun.”

Dustmen player-coach Greg Fox put it more succinctly.

“We’re all buddies, except for some of us,” Fox said.

The Dustmen turned to the long ball to win Thursday’s clinch-ing game. Rushton

and Galeazzi both hit two-run shots to take the team to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and, after the Woodchuckers clawed within 5-4, Rushton launched a grand slam in the top of the fourth to make it 9-5 and give the Dustmen the lead for good. Rushton added a two-run single and Tom Cessford had an RBI single as the Dustmen added three insurance runs in the fifth, which were more than enough to carry the team to vic-

tory.“We just played

Hillbilly ball,” joked Cessford, a member of the Hyde Creek Hillbillies squad that recently won the North Vancouver Island Baseball League title and which also includes Rushton, Galeazzi and Dustman Ivan Hall.

Curtis Carmen, anoth-er Hillbilly, played across the diamond for the Woodchuckers Thursday. Carmen homered and also hit an RBI single for the

losers. Aaron Desbiens contributed an RBI double and Shanna Laflamme drove in a run with a sacrifice fly for the team, which will compete this week along with the Dustmen and 20 other teams in the annual OrcaFest Slo-pitch Tournament.

In Wednesday’s series opener, the Dustmen pushed home the per-inning limit of five runs in the second and third innings — including a solo homer by Galeazzi — and enjoyed a 12-2 lead heading into the bottom of the third. But the Woodchuckers responded with three

runs in the third, three more in the fourth, and the seven-run outburst in the sixth that gave the team a brief lead. The big blows included a grand slam homer by Mike Miller, a three-run shot by Desbiens and an RBI double by Jason Evans. Tammy Anderson also reached and scored twice and Dustin Carmen scored three runs.

Ashlynne Moore had a pair of hits and drove in three runs for the Dustmen, and Keith Balcke had three hits and three runs. Nicole Yorke had three RBI and two runs scored.

At left, Tom Cessford of the Dustmen goes high for a catch as teammate Ivan Hall looks on last week during the Port McNeill Slo-pitch playoff finals at Centennial Field. Above, Dustmen infielder Ashlynne Moore tries to corral the ball as Woodchuckers baserunner Kristi Jordan races back to second base. J.R. Rardon

OrcaFest ball tourney kicks off tonight Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—The

annual OrcaFest Slo-pitch Tournament will draw its usual field of local and vis-iting teams for four days of play beginning tonight at Centennial Field.

Twenty-two teams are scheduled to enter, includ-

ing defending champions Load ‘em Up of Port Hardy and Campbell River-based Adrenaline Rush, which won three straight titles before being knocked from the top spot a year ago.

Port Alice, Port McNeill and Port Hardy all have teams entered for games to

be played at Hyde Creek Ballpark and at Mantic and Centennial fields in Port McNeill.

One game will be played tonight, with a full slate of contests beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m. and wrapping up with the traditional midnight game at Centennial.

Saturday’s action will run from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., followed by the annual OrcaFest Slo-pitch dance at the Community Hall.

The tourney wraps up Sunday with the final elimi-nation games beginning at 8 a.m. and the A final set for 3:30 p.m. at Centennial.

Tickets for the dance, which features live music by the Jam Shack Araknids, are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the dance. Advance tickets can be pur-chased today and tomorrow at Timberland Sports, The Flower Shoppe or Gus’s Bar and Grill.

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PORT MCNEILL DUSTMENThe co-ed ball team won back-to-back games against the top seed to win the Port McNeill Slo-pitch playoff title.

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Payday for Day in Dust BowlJ.R. RardonGazette editorPORT HARDY—

For a time Saturday evening, it appeared stock car driver and mechanic Ryan Doyle had reversed the super-stition regarding black cats and bad luck.

Alas. In the end, all but two drivers found themselves cursed to one degree or another during the annual Dust Bowl races at Triport Speedway.

Glen Day outdueled Brock Shore to claim the weekend title and the top prize of $175 Sunday afternoon. But one night earlier, Paul Weeks appeared to be in the driver’s seat.

Weeks won the tro-phy dash before drop-ping a bracket plate from his leaf-spring shocks sometime dur-ing heat racing.

After several volun-teers fruitlessly walked the muddy, churned-up track in a search for the part, Doyle fabricated a replacement bracket at the back of his Black Cat Repairs service truck.

“The last time I did this, two years ago, Daniel (Hovey) had a pretty hard hit with his front end,” Doyle said. “We pulled out his bumper with a couple of trucks, welded his steering, and he went out and won the next heat.

“Maybe this Black Cat is a lucky truck, hey?”

That appeared to be the case as Weeks took the freshly cre-ated part and bolted to the front of the pack in the 25-lap main event. He was running so far ahead, in fact, that flagman Dan Stewart was prompted to drop a competition yellow flag to bring the cars back together.

But two laps after the restart, Weeks suffered a flat tire, then discov-ered after he limped around the track and into the pits that his engine was wrecked, to boot.

At least he raced. Hovey blew his engine on the second of two qualifying laps and was

finished for the week-end, despite a yeo-man effort to put in a new engine overnight, in time for Sunday’s races.

Doyle and stock truck racer Terry Olfrey also bowed out of Saturday’s main, leav-ing the final nine laps a match race between Day and Shore. Shore managed to hold off a pair of passing attempts by Day on the final two laps to claim his first career main event vic-tory.

That win, on the heels of his Heat 1 win, left Shore in a tie with Day

for weekend points heading into Sunday’s action.

He continued the momentum, winning both the trophy dash and Heat 1 to jump into the lead. But Day prevailed in both the second heat, then led Shore, Weeks and Doyle across the line in the main event to clinch the Dust Bowl title with 201 points to Shore’s 180.

Season points racing continues on Aug. 25 with a 7 p.m. show at the track. The season finale is scheduled for Sept. 9.

Paul Weeks (4) gives Ryan Doyle (15) a nudge from behind coming out of turn 2 during action from the annual Dust Bowl stock car racing event Saturday at Triport Speedway. Below, Doyle hastily fabricates a part for Weeks' car before the main event.

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The Importance Of MembersA Chamber has been known to exist without employees, without equipment, without offices, without almost anything, but there can be no Chamber of Commerce without members. Members are the Chamber’s first requirement.

History Of The Chamber Of CommerceChamber of Commerce are common in most industrialized countries operating within a free-enterprise or mixed system. They are primarily interested in publicizing, promoting and developing small business, commercial and industrial opportunities within their areas.

The first use of the name, “chamber de commerce” was for a temporary commission set up in 1601 in Paris to examine industrial and commercial problems.

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The first chamber in North America was founded in Halifax in 1750. Today, there are local chambers of commerce or boards of trade in over 600 communities in Canada.

There are seven provincial chambers of commerce in Canada that date to the early part of the century. All provincial chamber presidents are on the board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Community chambers of boards exist principally to promote industrial development and other economic activities such as tourism and resource development, although larger chambers also conduct salary and other economic surveys for their members.Welcome Tina Garlinski – GonskyMarine Harvest HR Manager Tina just joined

our Executives & Board of Directors. I would like to congratulate Tina on her new volunteering position. Tina possesses a strong passion to innovate and has a huge drive for solutions. She is a perfect fit for our Board mission.

Dates to remember!August 18

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September 8 – 9, Fall Fair in Port Hardy

Submissions to Chamber UpdateMembers can submit to Chamber Update by faxing or e-mailing to the Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-949-6653 or at [email protected].

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Gazette staffThe inaugural James

Denton Memorial Fishing Derby netted a large field of competi-tors in Port Hardy this weekend.

Organizer Jeremy Sandeman said that 104 tickets had been sold for the event, with all funds raised going back in as prizes.

First prize went to American Rick Beecroft, who took the $800 back home with his 30.15 lb salmon. Second prize and $600

went to local man James Trueman after he landed a 34lb hali-but.

There were also three hidden weight prizes with Shayla Greif, Quinn Mellow and Trevor Olsen each tak-ing home a $300 prize.

The winner will also be the first name on a memorial plaque which is to hang in Captain Hardy’s restaurant.

Denton’s mother and father joined com-petitors at the Quatse Hatchery after the

weigh-ins for a bar-beque. Sandeman said that the event had a great turn out and was a success. Next year, he said, they would look to moving the event to the long weekend as many of the competitors trav-elled from down island and were unable to stay for the barbeque.

The event, which organizers hope to make an annual fix-ture, is dedicated to the memory of the teenager who was murdered last year in Courtenay.

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Left: Jamie Harrison weighs in with event organizer Jeremy Sandeman at the James Denton Memorial Fish Derby. The two-day event in memory of the murdered teen is planned to become a yearly feature in Port Hardy.Bottom: The new plaque was awarded to the winner of the derby. After engraving, it will hang in Captain Hardy’s restaurant in Port Hardy. It is pictured here on display at the barbeque which fol-lowed the derby.

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The Giant Wallybird (Taylor Colleen Peters) is terrorized by Emma Watson, one of the Wildwood Witch’s nasties in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Hansel and Gretel Saturday in Port Hardy.

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Happy ending for Hansel and Gretel

Gazette staffPORT HARDY—

And they all lived hap-pily ever after when Missoula Children’s Theatre wrapped up a two-week run on North Vancouver Island with a pair of shows Saturday at the PHSS theatre.

The touring theatre troupe, which offers free drama lessons and workshops to youth across North America,

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It is with great sadness that the Grief family announces the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather Joseph Greif, on Tuesday August 7, 2012 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria BC after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by 3 sons; Joe Jr. (Penny) of Campbell River, William

“Billy” (Debbie) of Port Hardy and Michael of Terrace, one daughter, Joanne (John) of Burnaby,

7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters; Katherine (Vancouver), Regina (Yarrow)

and Marion (Vancouver) plus numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was born in Regina, Saskatchewan

on December 09, 1929 and has resided in Port Hardy since 1963. He will be fondly remembered

as an owner of Port Hardy Collision Repairs for 50 years of his life. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. For those who wish, donations may

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Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice:

Saturdays 5:00pmAlert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

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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

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

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

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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]/12

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

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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

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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

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Foster Family Support Worker

North Island Community Services Society is seeking a Foster Family Support Worker to provide support to Foster Families in the Mount Waddington region.Applicants must have an applicable certificate and at least 2 years minimum experience with supporting families. A working knowledge of the BC Foster Parents’ Protocol and Procedures is preferred. Applicants must also be highly motivated, positive, organized, and have experience in group processes and facilitation techniques. Travel will be required.



or email: [email protected]

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Me-chanic. Position comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For de-tails visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email: [email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK Manu-facturing INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge ex-pansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have open-ings for 10-3rd year apprentic-es or journey person welders. We offer best wage in indus-try. 3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, journey person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank expe-rience. Profi t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus in-centive. Full insurance pack-age 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (offi ce)780-846-2231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to [email protected]; p roduct ion@auto tanks.ca . Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or ele-vated work platform.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustr ia l .com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustr ia l .com. Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experi-enced concrete fi nishers and form setters for work in Ed-monton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommoda-tions provided for out of town work; [email protected]. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

Heavy Duty Mechanic required for busy Ready Mix Concrete, Sand and Gravel company located

in Port McNeill. Must have extensive

mechanical experience and a BCTQ. Commercial

Vehicle Inspector’s certifi cate would be an

asset. Full time position with union wages and

benefi t package. Email or fax resume to:

[email protected] or 250-956-4211

INSERTING MACHINE opera-tor required for busy Alberta printing plant. Previous Alpha-liner or other machine experi-ence an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; [email protected].

SHINGLE SAWYER needed in Gold River. Pendragon For-est Products Ltd. Apply to: Box 1100 Gold River B.C., V0P 1G0. Call 250-283-2111 or 604-369-3045. Or Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEP-ING Certifi cate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Ex-tensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experi-ence. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin 1-780-835-6630 www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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KWAKIUTL DISTRICT COUNCIL

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C.

Phone (250) 286-9766

Fax (250) 286 9713

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYNorthern

HUB Community Engagement Coordinator Location: Port Hardy

Term (21 Hours per week)

PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the KDC Health Director, must develop and maintain collaborative working

relationships with North Vancouver Island First Nation Bands, the First Nations Health Council, Vancouver Island Health Authority, including non-First Nation Health agencies, and government representatives. Develops and implements communication strategy, planning and administrative expertise to engage partnering First Nations communities in developing a comprehensive community health wellness plan. This plan will include strategies required to identify current gaps in First Nations health services. The HUB mandate is communication, collaboration and planning as per the First Nations Health Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Communication: develop, implement, evaluate and revise as needed, a communication strategy; database of

HUB multi-partner contactsFacilitation: event planning, multi-First Nations meetings. Work closely with diverse community

representatives by facilitating community consultation engagement meetings. Ensure that organizational wellness plans are culturally appropriate, holistic, and attainable linking the social determinants of health and the health indicators

Coordination: initiatives within HUB, host bi-monthly meetings, community engagement forums, meet with each member community Chief and Council and Health Advisory

Collaboration: with Vancouver Island HUB Coordinators, First Nations Health Directors Association members and First Nations Health Council Governance Representatives

Oversee: the Kwakiutl District Council Nations Community Wellness Strategy initiative; provide HUB member communities with support in the further development of health planning, develop and administer HUB budget and reports to funders to ensure that expenditure policies and/or guidelines are followed

Proposal Writing: successful proposal writing and implementing funding requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:Certificate in Health Care Administration or equivalent

Education and training deemed equal to the above requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. multi-partnerships experience

Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate leadership, planning and communication

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.R.C) required

SubmitCover letter, resume and three references to:

Health Director, KDC Health 1400 Drake Rd, Campbell River

EMAIL: [email protected] or Fax: 250 286-9896DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m. Friday August 24, 2012

North Island Community Services Society is looking for a high-energy individual to coordinate a Youth Shelter Pilot Project working 35 hours a week.

The Youth Shelter Pilot Coordinator will assess youth shelter needs in the Mount Waddington region in addition to researching compatible shelter models and overseeing referrals for youth 13-18 years in need of temporary shelter. A full job description is available upon request. This is a contract position with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications include:

social service field or a combination of experience and academic study

vulnerable populations

and word processing software

management

This position requires excellent communication and

good behaviour modeling skills.

Interested candidates must forward their resume with cover letter and the names of 3 professional references by August 15, 2012 to:

[email protected] OR North Island Community Services Society

PO Box 1028

Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Youth Shelter Pilot Coordinator

INTERMEDIATE FISHERIES BIOLOGISTS Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences and previous field experience in coastal BC. Applicants must also have strong organizational skills, excellent technical writing and project management skills, and the ability to work in remote settings and coordinate field activities. Candidates must have a valid B.C. driver’s licence and electrofishing certification. Consulting industry experience with extensive working knowledge of fisheries requirements related to industrial developments and their impact is desirable as are valid certifications (i.e. First Aid, Swiftwater safety, WCB diving). This person will design and undertake fish and fish habitat field evaluations, manage projects, supervise field crews, and prepare technical reports and proposals.

FISHERIES TECHNICIANS Applicants must have a technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences. Previous field experience in coastal BC (minimum 1 year), strong organizational and communication skills, mechanical ability, small boat handling experience, willingness to travel to and work in remote areas as well as a valid BC driver’s licence are required. This person will work with senior staff to assist with field projects and reporting activities.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references by Wednesday, August 29, 2012 (Attn: Jen Russell)

Positions to start immediately. Wages are industry-competitive.

T: 250-949-9450 · F: 250-949-7656 · PO Box 2760 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

[email protected] · www.pacificus.ca

NOW HIRINGWestern Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

We currently have the following openings:

Maintenance SupervisorLand Use Forester

Millwrights/ApprenticesMillwright/Planerman TechDetailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careersWFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefi t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected]

Special Services Worker (Medical Leave/Maternity Leave Position)

North Island Community Services Society is seeking highly motivated, organized and outcome-experience based individuals to work in the Special Services Program.

The Special Services Worker will work and support children and families to increase living skills, parenting skills, behaviour management and communication choices. The position may include routine crisis intervention. The majority of this service takes place in the client’s home. Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary credentials and/or related human services experience. Previous work experience is an asset.

This position is currently part-time. A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel will be required. A criminal record check will be required.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.



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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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GARAGE SALES

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HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2 TICKETS TO MADONNA concert on Sunday Sept. 30,2012 at 8pm. Rogers Arena,Vancouver. Section 109 Row19 Seats 103 and 104. Price$395 for both. Phone 250-949-0558. Includes event ticketprotector insurance.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available.1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

MOVING SALES Leather sofa rust colored $399, cof-fee table and 2 end tables butterscotch colored $99, queen sized sofa bed hardly used $499, Moulinex food processor and blender $175, Black and Decker bread-maker $39, 4 burner bbq and accessories $119, plus many other items. 250-949-8428.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

7299 THUNDERBIRD WAY. Totally renovated. 3 lrg. bdr.New appliances. Large shop.Hardwood fl oors throught.$169,500. 250-884-7409.

CAYCUSEVery rare 5 acre treed

park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational

property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.Call 250-745-3387 or

250-478-2648

PORT HARDYByng Rd.

4 bdrms, 3 bath home. 2700 sq ft on 1/3 acre.

Priced to sell. $238,000.

Phone 250-949-8841.

PORT HARDYWell maintained 6-plex

Great investment$385,000

Call Noreen [email protected]

PORT MCNEILL 1701 BeachDrive. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath + of-fi ce. Beautiful Ocean view!New Kitchen. Priced below as-sessed value: $249,900. Im-mediate Occupancy. Call 250-956-4661.

RANCHER FOR SALEMove in ready!

3 bdrms, 2 baths, huge garage/shop on a corner,

fully fenced lot. New kitchen, close to schools, pool, arena &

downtown. Only $195,000.

Call Lisa at 250-949-0409.

WILLOW POINT. Newer 3-bdrm, 2 bath + separate stu-dio. Fenced yard & RV Park-ing. $269,900. (778)420-4256or (250)202-8788.

HOUSES FOR SALE

PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm,2668 sq ft, water view, carport,12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P,new roof, deck, cul-de-sac,$280,000 obo. (250)956-4547.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

KWAKIUTL DISTRICT COUNCIL

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C.

Phone (250) 286-9766

Fax (250) 286 9713

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYNorthern

HUB Community Engagement Coordinator Location: Port Hardy

Term (21 Hours per week)

PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the KDC Health Director, must develop and maintain collaborative working

relationships with North Vancouver Island First Nation Bands, the First Nations Health Council, Vancouver Island Health Authority, including non-First Nation Health agencies, and government representatives. Develops and implements communication strategy, planning and administrative expertise to engage partnering First Nations communities in developing a comprehensive community health wellness plan. This plan will include strategies required to identify current gaps in First Nations health services. The HUB mandate is communication, collaboration and planning as per the First Nations Health Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Communication: develop, implement, evaluate and revise as needed, a communication strategy; database of

HUB multi-partner contactsFacilitation: event planning, multi-First Nations meetings. Work closely with diverse community

representatives by facilitating community consultation engagement meetings. Ensure that organizational wellness plans are culturally appropriate, holistic, and attainable linking the social determinants of health and the health indicators

Coordination: initiatives within HUB, host bi-monthly meetings, community engagement forums, meet with each member community Chief and Council and Health Advisory

Collaboration: with Vancouver Island HUB Coordinators, First Nations Health Directors Association members and First Nations Health Council Governance Representatives

Oversee: the Kwakiutl District Council Nations Community Wellness Strategy initiative; provide HUB member communities with support in the further development of health planning, develop and administer HUB budget and reports to funders to ensure that expenditure policies and/or guidelines are followed

Proposal Writing: successful proposal writing and implementing funding requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:Certificate in Health Care Administration or equivalent

Education and training deemed equal to the above requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. multi-partnerships experience

Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate leadership, planning and communication

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.R.C) required

SubmitCover letter, resume and three references to:

Health Director, KDC Health 1400 Drake Rd, Campbell River

EMAIL: [email protected] or Fax: 250 286-9896DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m. Friday August 24, 2012

PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the KDC Health Director, must develop and maintain collaborative working rela-tionships with North Vancouver Island First Nation Bands, the First Nations Health Council, Vancouver Island Health Authority, including non-First Nation Health agencies, and government representatives. Develops and implements communication strategy, planning and administrative expertise to engage partnering First Nations communities in developing a comprehensive commu-nity health wellness plan. This plan will include strategies required to identify current gaps in First Nations health services. The HUB mandate is communication, collaboration and planning as per the First Nations Health Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Communication: develop, implement, evaluate and revise as needed, a communication strategy; database of HUB multi-partner contactsFacilitation: event planning, multi-First Nations meetings. Work closely with diverse community representatives by facilitat-ing community consultation engagement meetings. Ensure that organizational wellness plans are culturally appropriate, holistic, and attainable linking the social determinants of health and the health indicatorsCoordination: initiatives within HUB, host bi-monthly meetings, community engagement forums, meet with each member community Chief and Council and Health AdvisoryCollaboration: with Vancouver Island HUB Coordinators, First Nations Health Directors Association members and First Na-tions Health Council Governance RepresentativesOversee: the Kwakiutl District Council Nations Community Wellness Strategy initiative; provide HUB member communities with support in the further development of health planning, develop and administer HUB budget and reports to funders to ensure that expenditure policies and/or guidelines are followed

QUALIFICATIONS:


Tristan Mardell, with pals Luke Gage, Clayton Bono and Tynan Klein-Beekman, were ready for the Stanley Cup’s arrival Sunday in Port McNeill.

J.R. Rardon photo

smile...of the week.

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

COAL HARBOUR- Oceanside retreat on N. Vancouver Is-land. 1750 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, fi nished basement, deck, sauna, hot tub and new roof in 2011. Pad rent $300/mnth. All appliances included. Auto/boat shed. Fishing, boating, crabbing at your doorstep. $39,500. Call 250-949-6643 or 250-949-0527.

PORT HARDY

WATERFRONT CABIN on Pearse island for sale

$199,900. Amazing value here! deannacollins@royal

lepage.ca Royal Lepage Advance. Call 250-830-8483.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.

Phone Rick250-956-4555

PORT HARDY 2 bdr Condo. 1 bath, 5 appl, Ground fl oor. Partly Furnished or not. Cable incl. No smok-ing.$675/mth+damage dep. Call Charlene 250-376-3305 or 778-220-4370.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MCNEILL- 3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltownhouses.yolasite.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT HARDY Highland Manor

•Bachelor •1 bdrms furnished

or unfurnishedMove in incentive

on approvalReferences Call Jason

250-949-0192

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PORT HARDY- 2 bdrm, 2 bath near Stories Beach, W/D, D/W, skylight, $700+ utils. N/S. Avail now. 250-503-1488.

HOMES FOR RENT

PORT HARDY Byng Rd. 4 bdr 3 bath. Avail Sept. or Oct. $1400 includes heat and hy-dro. Credit report and refer-ences required. No smokers. Pets considered. 250-949-8841.

PORT HARDY Storeys Beach executive home avail Sept. 1. 3 bdr, 21/2 bath, hot tube, fi re pit, fenced yard, w/d, credit re-port and references required. $1400/mo. Call 250-949-7079.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

PORT HARDY female Chris-tian looking for roommate. $400. 250-902-0726.

SUITES, LOWER

BACHELOR SUITE available immediately, hydro, wireless internet and cable included. $500 per month. Located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-9547

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AUTO FINANCING

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CARS

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1994 BMW 325 convt. Only 110k km’s. Summer driven, al-ways garaged Red with tan int and black top. HTD seats, PW top, new performance tires and battery. $11,900 OBO. 250-949-8959 anytime.

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

MARINE

BOATS

16 1/2’ fi berglass boat & galvanized trailer. Comes w/ 2 electric down riggers, GPS chart blotter, Eagle depth sounder, CB, compass, 2 Honda outboards: 7.5HP & 50HP. Runs good. $5800 Call 1-250-205-1218.25X9 HERRING SKIFF. Dou-ble hauled. Excellent condi-tion. Open to offers or willing to trade for an alum. boat with cab. Call 250-949-9611.COMMERCIAL C Licence 28.5’ Fiberglass boat 6cyl Vol-vo diesel. 280 leg,Hyd. trap puller, 2 spool gurdies, deck pump, anchor winch, RD 80 Radar Dickson s/s ALM stove, $4000.00 1-250-935-6594

Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.

HELP OUT: Donations can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca

FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to: www.bclocalnews.com/

tour-de-rock

RIDING

FOR MOMCharla HuberBlack Press

Being a rider on the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is a personal mission for West Shore RCMP Const. Harrison Teed.

When he was 14 years old his mother was diagnosed with cancer.

“When I was so young I didn’t know; I thought she was going to die,” said Teed, adding his mother has been cancer-free for 11 years.

“It was tough for me to deal with this at 14, and now I try to picture myself (in the place of my mother) let alone two, three and five years dealing with this.”

More people are surviving from cancer than they were a decade ago and Teed credits that to the hard work of cancer researchers and fundraising efforts like the Tour de Rock.

When he told his mother what he is training to do she was happy and proud of her son.

While Teed enjoys cycling, gearing up for the tour is what has gotten him back on the bike.

“It’s been probably over five years since I’ve been on a bicycle,” Teed said. Now he rides upwards of three days a week.

“Although it’s hard work riding and training, it’s absolutely nothing compared to what the kids are going though. Those are the ones who are suffering,” Teed said.

Teed has been with the West Shore RCMP detachment for four years. He grew up in Eastern Canada and his father was also in the RCMP.

West Shore Mountie rides in Tour de Rock in honour of his mother

Charla Huber/Black Press

Harrison Teed is the West Shore RCMP detachment rider for this year’s Tour de Rock. His mother was diagnosed with cancer when he was 14. She has been cancer-free for 11 years.


Come see us today at EJ Klassen GMor check us out online at

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250-949-7442

Proud to sponsor the Tour de Rock!from the entire staff and families of

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Port McNeillAugust

17th, 18th & 19th

Celebrating the Orca!

CELEBRATE THE ORCAS WITH US! COME

VISIT OUR FUN BOOTH

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Enter for a chance to

Win a Whale Watch for Two!

Colouring Contest for the Kids!

Have your kids entertained,

PLUS we give away great orca

toy prizes for the best colouring!

Have your picture taken with

Stubby the friendly Orca!

Check out fabulous ORCA themed

merchandise from our gift shop!

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Friday, August 17th

• OrcaFest Invitational Slo-Pitch Tournament begins: Friday-Sunday

Saturday August 18th

• CIBC “Run For The Cure” Pancake Breakfast: 8:30am-10:30am at CIBC• OrcaFest Parade: Commences from Sunset Elementary at 11am• OrcaFest “Open Air” Market begins at 11am

~ Displays ~ Demos ~ Food Vendors ~ Crafters & Terrifi c Retail Therapy• OrcaFest Show and Shine at Gus’ Pub• OrcaFest Stage presents DJ & Karaoke Clem Reti• Book Sale with the Vancouver Island Regional Library: 10am-3pm• Salmon BBQ with Marine Harvest at the OrcaFest Market• A.L.S. BBQ with Peoples Drug Mart• Sidewalk Sales & In Store Specials throughout Port McNeill• OrcaFest Invitational Slo Pitch Tournament & Dance• OrcaFest “Kids on the Harbour”

~ Bounce-A-Rama ~ Magical Faces Air Brushing Tattoos ~ Literacy Bus• Queen’s Jubilee “Wimbledon” tennis clinics for all ages in Port McNeill.

2:30pm - 3pm: Ages 6-10; 3pm - 4pm: Ages 11-15; 4:30pm - 6pm: Ages 16-99 with Sointula Tennis Pro Shane Field

• Watermelon Eating Contest at IGA

Sunday, August 19th

• OrcaFest Invitational Slo-Pitch Tournament Playoffs

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Encorp Return-It Centre

250-956-33281979 Nimpkish Cres Port McNeill

Congratulations Port McNeill on the 13th Annual OrcaFest

430 Pioneer Dr. Port McNeillPh: 250-956-2410 • Fax: 250-956-2415

[email protected]

Port McNeillBroughton Place

250-956-3126

Tables of bargains… Super Sidewalk Sale

A.L.S. BBQA.L.S. BBQ

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory & Caramel Apples for OrcaFest!& Caramel Apples for OrcaFest!

Don’t Miss Out!Don’t Miss Out!

Vote Now!Bras for a Cause

at

Orca shaped balloons for OrcaFest $16

includes tax

Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pmbehind Subway

250-956-2686Ride your bike in the

parade

PROUD

SPONSOR OF

ORCAFEST!

ENJOY!

WEST COAST HELICOPTERS

Please visit the Marine Harvest barbeque at OrcaFest and enjoy a

delicious salmon burger by donation.

All proceeds to the Harvest Food Bank

9045 Granville Street

250-949-7442Come see us today at EJ Klassen

GM or check us out online at klassengm.com

DEALER #7983

up to 48 months

up to 84 months

Summer Break Event!!%Lease

%Finance

*See dealer for details

Port McNeill Mall250-956-2881

Enjoy Port

McNeill’s OrcaFest

We Pay The Taxes!

1595 Broughton Blvd • Port McNeill • 250-956-3568

OrcaFest weekend Friday & Saturday only!

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND FROM THE STAFF AT THE

NORTH ISLAND GAZETTE

ENJOY ORCAFEST 2012!


BILL HOWICH RV & MARINE CENTREJust Behind Bill Howich Chrysler

1-877-289-9514250-287-9514Featuring

BOATS

1632 COULTER ROAD CAMPBELL RIVER

www.billhowichrvandmarine.com

ROCKWOOD TENT TRAILEREasy To Store Tow and Camping

SALE PRICE $7,993OR $39 BI-WEEKLY*D

NEW OUTDOORS TIMBER RIDGE 26RLSSlide, Power Awning, Air Conditioning,

Microwave, Solar Panel. TRT1107

SALE PRICE $29,493OR $119 BI-WEEKLY*B

NEW 18 XLT WILDWOODREADY TO CAMP!$14,493

OR $69 BI-WEEKLY*C

NEW OUTDOORS CREEKSIDE 23RKSSlide, Power Awning,

Solar Panel, LOADED! CST1123

SALE PRICE $23,993

OR $98 BI-WEEKLY*A

EEWW OW OENEE

All Payments 0% Down. On Approved Credit + TaxA. 228 Payments @ 6.64%. Total Paid $48,465.96B. 240 Payments @ 6.64%. Total Paid $59,882.40C. 228 Payments @ 6.64%. Total Paid $15,732.00D. 228 Payments @ 6.64%. Total Paid $8,892.00

Port McNeill - Broughton Plaza • 250-956-3126

BBQ11am - 2pm

All new “original design” T-shirt by North Island artist M. McQueen Smith

$20 - available at the OrcaFest Market

Get your OrcaFest T-shirts

Tables of bargains… Super Sidewalk Sale

A.L.S. BBQA.L.S. BBQ

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory & Caramel Apples for OrcaFest!& Caramel Apples for OrcaFest!

Kids on the Harbour1. CIBC “Run for the Cure” Pancake Breakfast2. Peoples A.L.S. BBQ3. V.I.R.L. Book Sale4. OrcaFest Stage5. OrcaFest Market6. OrcaFest Slo-Pitch Tournament7. Queen’s “Jubilee” Wimbledon Tennis Clinic8. OrcaFest Show and Shine at Gus’ Pub9. IGA - Watermelon Eating Contest10.

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OrcaFest Bus Route & EventsFree Bus Route in red on OrcaFest Day

BC Hydro

Fox’s Disposal

Strategic Group

ShopRite Stores

Code 3 Charters

Orca Sand & Gravel

Stubbs Island Whale Watching

Marine Harvest

Super Valu

Bo-banee’s Café/Dar-Anne Holdings Ltd.

Peoples Drug Mart

Keta Cable

Nimmo Bay Resort

Galitzine Construction

Steelhead Enterprises Ltd.

Harbour Signs Ltd.

Black Bear Resort

Fay’s Upholstery

Oceanview Driving School

Clothes Inn (Adlines)

N.I. Sportsman Steak & Pizza

Shephard’s Garden

Town of Port McNeill


The Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce would like to extend our sincere “Thank you” to all of our OrcaFest sponsors!

Port McNeill & District Chamber @ 250-956-3131 or email: [email protected]

north island gazette, august 16, 2012

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