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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—North Island

Secondary School students will get no relief from their lectures and exams this fall and winter.

But they can breathe a little easier, nonetheless.

A unique new heating system, utilizing “waste” heat recaptured from ice production at nearby Chilton Regional Arena, should get

its first test in the coming week and is expected to go on-line through-out the school’s classrooms shortly thereafter, School District officials announced.

“I’m excited to fire it up and

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the Tri-Island ferry linking Malcolm Island and Cormorant Island with Port McNeill will be without the services of the Quadra Queen II for a month while final upgrades to the Port McNeill ferry dock are completed.

Work has been going on at the dock throughout the summer, but the final stages of the ramp and dock upgrades will require the facility be shut down between Oct. 1 and Oct. 28.

During that time no automobile fer-rying will be available. Passengers will be shuttled between communities via water taxi, while a barge will handle the hauling of cargo between Port McNeill, Alert Bay and Sointula.

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Gazette staffCandidates for the

new federal riding for Vancouver Island North are beginning to line up for a shot at the post that will be vacated next fall by Conservative MP John Duncan.

Peter Schwarzhoff, federal Liberal candidate for North Island-Powell River, toured the North Island this month, intro-ducing himself to First Nations leaders and other community members, and taking in the Mount Waddington fall fair.

And last week, former Port Alice millwork-er and national union president David Coles announced his candida-cy for the NDP nomina-tion for the riding.

The former Vancouver Island North riding was redrawn by the Federal Electoral Commission in 2013, creating one rid-ing for the North Island, Comox and Powell River, and a separate riding for Courtenay and Port Alberni. Duncan announced earlier this year he would seek re-election in the fall, 2015, balloting in the Courtenay-Port Alberni riding.

Schwarzhoff was selected by Liberal Party of Canada riding members on July 24 to lead them in the 2015 campaign.

A long-time Liberal member, Schwarzhoff is a meteorologist and air quality scientist who recently retired after 30 years with Environment Canada. His work, he believes, has made him a strong advocate for a balanced approach to economic development and environmental pro-tection.

“I believe it’s time for a change in fed-eral government and a return to Liberal poli-cies that will balance the economy with envi-ronmental safeguards and respect all peo-ple,” Schwarzhoff said after his nomination.

Raised in Campbell River, he has recently returned to his home-town, serving as a direc-tor of Campbell River and District Association

for Community Living and as a director of the Multicultural and Immigration Services Association. He donates time to Elder College and Campbell River Literacy’s ESL pro-gram, and is a mem-ber of Greenways Land Trust and a former Scout leader.

Coles, former Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union national president and long-time environmen-talist, announced last week his intent to seek the NDP nomination in the Vancouver Island North-Powell River rid-ing.

The nomination elec-tion date has not yet been set, but is expect-ed to take place in late November.

“I’m proud to be put-ting my name forward to run to represent this part of the Island,” said Coles. “Ottawa has long ignored coastal issues. It’s time to take a stand and defend the interests of residents of North Island and Powell River. This area is in desper-ate need of jobs – an issue which decades of Conservative repre-sentatives have totally disregarded. I know together, we can do bet-ter – and I intend to.”

He began his working life as a paper mill work-er and spearheaded the ‘Save Alice’ campaign, which led to keeping the Port Alice mill open, saving hundreds of jobs.

He served as the National President of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union for more than seven years, holding a number of key leadership posi-tions in the union and on the Alberta and BC Federations of Labour prior to his election as president.

A life-long social justice advocate, trade union activist and envi-ronmentalist, Coles opposes the Northern Gateway pipeline and other projects that put the interests of oil com-panies ahead of commu-nities — including First Nations.

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Gazette correspondentALERT BAY—Vancouver

City Savings Credit Union, the Vancouver-based insti-tution commonly known as Vancity, has formally expressed an interest in establishing a presence in Alert Bay.

According to a press release from the Village of Alert Bay, “Vancity’s pro-posal was the most attractive. The Village, together with the ‘Namgis, solicited pro-posals from several financial institutions to set up opera-tions here in Alert Bay after

the ‘untimely departure’ of the Coastal Community Credit Union in July.”

Several other institutions were considered, including BMO, CIBC, and the Royal Bank.

According the Heather Nelson-Smith, Village CAO, many details still need to be worked out, including location of any on-island presence. The Island does not expect to see Vancity here “for a few months”. According to Nelson-Smith this will not likely be until sometime early in 2015. Vancity’s move here and the

level of services provided is contingent on having the “vast majority of residents and businesses to switch their banking to Vancity,” the press release continues.

Vancity’s proposal includes one or more days per week of on-island teller services and on-island cash servic-es. Additionally Vancity will offer, monthly, an on-island loans and investment accounts manager and part time employment for one on-island teller. The Village’s statement says “Vancity has a mandate to provide the island with specialized and tailored

products.” Some of the tai-lored services will be “finan-cial literacy training, person-al loan products, micro and small business loans,” and several investment products.

Cormorant Island has been without banking services since Coastal Community closed its operations July 5, in a move that also included shutting down branches in Sointula and Quadra Island.

“We believe we have found a forward thinking, innova-tive financial institution that can work as a partner with our community,” Nelson-Smith said.

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from page 1Alert Bay and Sointula res-idents who wish to leave their vehicles on Vancouver Island for the duration of the service disruption. Parking is free, but users must obtain and display a permit, available for pick-up at the BC Ferries ticket booth in Port McNeill. The lots will be patrolled and unauthorized vehicles tick-eted.

A limited number of handicap parking spots will be made available in the lot closest to the water taxi dock, which is located just below the Port McNeill Harbour pay parking lot.

Parking became available yesterday, and will contin-ue through Nov. 3.

Alert Bay residents have been through this drill before, as their own BC Ferries dock underwent upgrades throughout April of 2013.

"Last year there was a last-minute rush (to get cars off Cormorant Island)," said Jo Mrozewski, the Alert Bay representative on the Tri-Island Ferries Commission. "Where it's going to get fun this year

is, on the last day of the ferry, the second-last run is a dangerous cargo day. So the word we're trying to get out is, don't wait until the last minute."

No vehicles are allowed on the ferry deck during dangerous cargo sailings, and the 5:55 p.m. depar-ture from Alert Bay next Tuesday falls under that restriction.

Tickets for the water taxi service are available through the regular BC Ferries ticket booth in Port McNeill. Load-on will take place at the harbour dock in Port McNeill, at Sointula Harbour in Sointula, and at the Government Dock in Alert Bay, just below the RCMP station.

In the event of inclement weather or wave conditions the water taxi landing could be moved to the marina behind the breakwater in Alert Bay, located next to the BC Ferries dock.

"The Government dock worked well last year, but that was in April," Mrozewski said. "This time it's October and, given the possibility of bad weather, we're keeping the breakwa-ter as an option."

A temporary barge-loading dock was installed in Alert Bay during last year's service disruption, but some vehicles experi-enced clearance issues dur-ing loading and unloading, Mrozewski said. This sum-mer, the Village of Alert Bay and the 'Namgis Band have joined forces to con-struct a $30,000 barge dock near the end of the mari-na. It will remain in place after full ferry service is restored.

Cargo transiting from Port McNeill to Sointula will be barged to Alert Bay, then transferred to the Quadra Queen II and deliv-ered to the BC Ferries dock on Malcolm Island.

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The BC Ferries vessel Quadra Queen II motors into Port McNeill while con-tractors work to replace the infrastructure at the ferry dock. Below, work-ers in Alert Bay construct a barge dock on the waterfront earlier this month to serve Cormorant Island during the ferry dock shutdown. J.R. Rardon

“The word we’re trying to get out is,

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Historic mask stolen in Alert Bay Gazette staffALERT BAY—A

distinctive, traditional carved mask was stolen in a break-and-enter at an Alert Bay residence last week, and Alert Bay RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in recovering the item.

The RCMP were called Sept. 19, with a report of a break and enter, and upon arrival were advised that a traditional mask carving had been sto-len from the owner’s shed. The mask depicts Huxhukw, one of three bird masks used

by the peoples of the Kwakwaka’wakw in Hamatsa ceremonies. It is described as hav-ing a long beak of 5 feet in length, paint-ed in bright colours, and modelled on one currently held by the UBC Museum of Anthropology (see attached photograph).

The use of these mask carvings in cer-emonies were prohib-ited in Canada from the late 1800’s until 1951, and during that time many were seized. These masks hold spe-cial cultural and histor-

ical significance to the Kwakwaka’wakw peo-ples today. It is likely that the suspect in pos-session of this carved mask may attempt to sell it to a third party.

Anyone in posses-sion of this item, know-

ing it was obtained through a break, enter and theft, may them-selves be committing a crime. Police are requesting any infor-mation pertaining to the location of this carved mask, so that it may be returned to the rightful owner for its continued use in these important ceremonies. Also, Police are seek-ing any information leading to the identifi-cation and arrest of the suspect(s) responsible.

Anyone with infor-mation is urged to con-tact Constable Andrew

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from page 1school last week.

The new system replaces one of the oldest still operating in a B.C. school, a Rube Goldberg assem-bly of pieces added as the school expanded over the past 40-plus years. For several years Dixon has been using school funds to pur-chase space heaters — including 10 of them last year alone — to supplement the incon-sistent heat.

“What we had was a patchwork of heating systems,” said Dixon. “You’d go from one room that was hot and the next one would be ice-cold. But the worst part was the lack of circulation. I have to think this is going to help the kids concen-trate and learn better. And, after all, that’s what they’re here for.”

The new system will draw heated water through an eight-inch pipe run from the arena and, via a pair of large heat pumps, distribute it through an exten-sive plumbing system in the school’s laby-rinthine basement and into classrooms. Each room has its own air exchanger, controlled by computer, which draws in cool air and vents heated air back out to the class.

The unique joint sys-tem was approved in separate votes of the Regional District of Mount Waddington and School District 85

boards earlier this year. NISS, which has one

of the oldest heating systems of any school in the province, was accepting tenders for a traditional HVAC upgrade two years ago when it suspended the process after the preferred contractor added substantial costs when asked to spread the work out over two summers.

At that time, treasur-er John Martin noted the regional district had been looking into a heat-recapture sys-tem to enhance its own operations at Chilton Arena, and was given the board of trustees’ blessing to explore a partnership.

“We’ve actually spent a little more money than we initially expected, but we ended up with a much bet-ter system, much more cost effective in the long term,” said John Martin, School District 85 treasurer.

The original tender

was in the neighbour-hood of $1 million, while the current sys-tem cost roughly $1.4 million to install. Part of that expense was off-set by carbon-neutral grants from the gov-ernment. The savings going forward, howev-er, will more than make up the difference, even as the school district pays the RDMW a util-ity fee for the heat.

“The problem with the old system was circulation,” said Martin. “The (replace-ment) system we were exploring was designed to update the heating and also provide fresh air. But fresh air has to be heated. What we’ve

got now, in fact, is an updated system with air flow, with a lower utility cost, and that’s something we hadn’t anticipated.”

The Regional District operates the arena on a lease agree-ment with the Town of Port McNeill. It began researching the heat-recovery system to cut costs and improve effi-ciencies in its opera-tions. The system will provide heat to the arena’s common areas

and locker rooms, in addition to providing heated water for the showers.

The RDMW’s big-gest savings will come from powering its dehumidifier with a heat pump connected to the recovery system, rather than the current method of burning pro-pane.

“We’ve been improv-ing our own efficien-cies,” said Fletcher. “And that will make more (heat energy)

available even than the amount estimated for the school’s need.”

Part of those efficien-cies include improve-ments to the arena’s existing plumbing and heating system.

“We’ve found there are five or six sepa-rate plumbing systems that have been added on since it was built,” arena manager Gerry Little said. “We’re kind of peeling back the Band-aid.”

Similar systems have

been installed in rec-reation complexes in greater Victoria and in Campbell River, and the excess heat is used to warm or pro-vide power to various facilities within those complexes.

What makes the Port McNeill system unique is the partner-ship between the RD and the school district to help heat an off-site facility.

“It works for both of our operations,” RDMW administrator Greg Fletcher said.

And it’s got built-in capacity to expand at both ends, as well as valves installed along the pipe run that could allow the Broughton Curling Club and/or the Town’s swimming pool to tap in, should the Town choose to do so in the future.

“This has worked out extremely well,” said Martin. “We’ve been delighted with the vision of the RD. We initially weren’t sure if it would be this successful, but when we got our engineers together with their engineers, it all worked out perfectly.

“The regional dis-trict is going to have reduced costs, and we’re going to have a much better system.”

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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT HARDY—

With new staff and a new name, family sup-port services are once again available in a familiar location on the North Island.

North Island Building Blocks, a family outreach and support program, was officially opened Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a blessing by Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Chief Willie Walkus. It is located in the office space formerly occu-pied by Family Place, which closed its doors Mar. 31 when Island Health elected not to renew its contract with the Ministry of Child and Family Development.

“It’s so nice to see the place open again,” said Kate Macpherson, who played with 20-month old son Tony Wilson while waiting for the opening ceremonies. “I kept asking, ‘When is Family Place going to open again?”

Building Blocks will be run by the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw bands through a new con-tract with MCFD. It will pick up many of the same programs previously offered by Family Place, includ-ing Promising Babies,

youth clinic, a par-ents of young children program and various drop-in and outreach services.

Some Family Place features, including the women’s group and men’s group, are not yet in place at Building Blocks. But program coordinator Michele Dorsey said services are still being devel-oped and evolving.

“We’re starting small, but our services will be driven by the needs of the commu-nity,” she said.

To that end, Building Blocks offered a brief survey to those who attended last week’s open house and bless-ing, asking which pre-vious programs they utilized and which services respondents would like to see implemented.

“It’s going to be fun and exciting,” outreach worker Terri Reid said as she mingled with visitors at the open house. “We’re going to be using a lot of word-of-mouth to encour-age young families to check this out.”

Building Blocks opens with a staff of four. In addition to Dorsey and Reid, Natasha Bridger will serve as outreach worker and Marilyn

Brotchie as reception-ist.

Last week’s open house drew guests from many of the social ser-vices agencies with which Building Blocks partners. The blessing was given by Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Chief Willie Walkus. He was flanked by regalia-clad women of the bands, including Blanche Walkus, Margaret Joe and Donna Williams.

The blessing was followed by lunch and a tour of the facility, which includes consul-tation rooms, a kitchen and play areas and toys for children.

Though the pro-gram is administered by the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw, it is not restricted to First Nations members.

“We’d like to see ourselves as a hub for North Island families,” said Dorsey. “The big-gest thing for us is to advocate for healthy families and strong communities. For that, the community needs to be involved.”

Building Blocks is open Mon.-Fri. from 1-4:30 p.m. each day at 7305-B Market Street in Port Hardy. Stop in for more information on its programs.

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Counselor Terri Reid of the Heiltsuk Nation wears her regalia as she chats with guests during the blessing of the Building Blocks family centre in Port Hardy Sept. 9. J.R. Rardon

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Class is back in sessionGazette staffPORT HARDY—

North Island public school students returned to class Monday morn-ing, four days after the BC Teachers’ Federation voted to ratify a tenta-tive contract with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and end a strike that began in mid-June.

“School District 85 is pleased that the teach-ers and the government have reached a tenta-tive agreement,” SD85 Superintendent Scott Benwell wrote in a letter to each of the families with students in the dis-trict. “We thank everyone for their extraordinary patience during a difficult time for all.”

Elementary and sec-

ondary schools opened Monday with an abbrevi-ated schedule. The first full day of classes was Tuesday.

Kindergarden students have had an abbreviated, gradual entry, with full-day attendance expected by today, the district said.

Parents have been con-tacted by the schools to determine specific start dates for their students.

School buses on all routes will run on the same schedules they had in place when the strike commenced last June. Routes are posted

on the district’s web-site at www.sd85.bc.ca under “Transportation Services”.

The ministry has noti-fied superintendents that the school year will not be extended to make up the days lost to the strike.

Three weeks of instruc-tion time were lost since the scheduled beginning of the school year Sept. 2, in addition to the two weeks at the end of June.

The teachers’ union and the government reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract early in the morning Sept. 16. Local union member-ships held their ratifica-tion votes Thursday, with 86 per cent voting to approve the agreement. Approximately 75 per cent of teachers voted.

Sunset Elementary principal Steve Gray holds the door as students and parents arrive on the first morning of school in Port McNeill Monday

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This November, voters will be hiring local politi-cians for a four-year term, rather than three.

It’s a good time to ask some tough questions about the performance of councils on the job they are assigned to do.

Remember when it was fashionable for city councils to declare their communi-ties “a nuclear weapons-free zone”? You can still see the signs entering Vancouver and Nanaimo. Alert voters may wonder: “Did they real-ly think we’re that stupid?” Yes, they did. And some of them still do.

To illustrate, allow me to introduce my poster child for bad local government, Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt. A long-time NDP activist, Isitt got elected three years ago after a cou-ple of runs for mayor.

One of Isitt’s big studies is the influence of Soviet com-munism on the B.C. NDP.

Isitt’s fondness for state control was on display last

fall when aboriginal pro-testers disrupted natural gas drilling in New Brunswick, torching several police vehi-cles in the process.

Isitt took to his Facebook page to decry the federal government’s use of police against the population, and suggested Canada should emulate Venezuela, where petroleum resources benefit the people rather than cor-porations.

Venezuela sells gasoline for nine cents a gallon, the late Hugo Chavez’s gift to

his people after national-izing the oil industry. The capital, Caracas, is famous for extreme poverty, bru-tally suppressed riots, and a crime rate so bad it ranks among the world’s most dangerous cities.

In its wisdom, Victoria council appointed Isitt as their Capital Regional District representative. In that capacity he led the charge against Canada Post’s decision to wind up door-to-door delivery for the minority of people who aren’t already using com-munity mailboxes.

After instructing Ottawa to accelerate the bankruptcy of this Crown corporation, Isitt began ordering the province to intervene in a dispute over Grace Islet, a rocky point off Salt Spring Island where an Alberta man is trying to build a retirement home. The dis-pute centres on aboriginal burial grounds and artifacts, and Isitt appointed himself advocate for the grievances

of native people.When the B.C. govern-

ment didn’t follow his instructions, he demanded that the CRD expropriate the land and evict the owner. Island politics being what it is, this was actually con-sidered before cooler heads prevailed.

And how are things with the CRD’s real job while the Isitt circus rolls on? The most over-governed region in B.C. remains locked in a bitter turf war over a feder-ally mandated sewage treat-ment project, and is on the verge of forfeiting hundreds of millions in provincial funds.

So voters should ask themselves a couple of questions this November. Is your council doing the job it was hired to do? And do you trust these individuals with your wallet until the fall of 2018?

Tom Fletcher is legisla-ture reporter and columnist for Black Press. [email protected].

COMMENTARY

By the time they get to the starting line in Port Alice, the riders in the annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock cycling benefit have spent months in grueling training and, for some, even more grueling fundraising events.

When the ride itself begins, they’re ready to make some memories. And Port Alice never disappoints.

The remote village of 800 stepped up once again Saturday night in the annual seafood dinner and auction. In a lively — some might say raucous — event at the local Legion Hall, this little band that could raised more than $12,000 for the tour’s cause: trips to pediatric cancer victims to Camp Goodtimes and pediatric cancer research.

There will be much more money donated by the time the tour rolls across the finish line in Victoria next week, but it’s inconceivable that any single community will produce more per-capita funding.

Admittedly, the auction benefits from contribu-tions from individuals and businesses across the North Island. Still, this generosity is hardly limited to a once-a-year event for Port Alice, whose tight-knit residents regularly band together to help out fellow residents in time of need.

But it’s not just about the money.As riders enter the cramped hall, crowded with

ticket-holders, they probably feel like they’re enter-ing a family gathering. The locals quickly make them part of that family, with each table “adopting” a rider and providing a keepsake nameplate.

Through little more than a quirk of geography — and a connecting highway — Port Alice is blessed with this chance to make the first impression on riders. And, while much of the tour’s support crew consists of multi-year veterans, nearly all of the riders are participating in the ride for the first time.

Indeed, quite a number have never even seen Port Alice before rounding the corner to the stunning vista of Neurotsis Inlet.

By the time they reach the finish line in Victoria, the cops and media riders of the tour will have made dozens of stops in communities the length of Vancouver Island.

They’ll have just as many memories to take with them as they resume their day-to-day lives. But we have a feeling that party on the eve of their big ride will continue to hold a place of prominence.

Five months after the Family Place closed its doors, Building Blocks is up and running to provide support to North Island families.

We know things will be better in the long run, but our Island neighbours are in for a month of inconvenience with no vehicle ferry.

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Dear editor,Throughout the North

Island, Girl Guides of Canada units are starting up weekly meetings: Sparks (Kindergarten & Grade 1), Brownies (Grades 2-3), Guides (Grades 4-6), Pathfinders (Grades 7-9) and Rangers (Grades

10-12). We are happy to be accepting new members into many of these groups in Port Alice, Port McNeill and Port Hardy.

Unfortunately there are some gaps, most notably for the Port Hardy Guides and Pathfinders age groups, due to lack of enough leaders

(although all groups would welcome more helpers!). Women aged 19+ are invit-ed to volunteer as a mem-ber of a team to help lead Units. You will be making a really positive impact in the lives of girls in our community, plus expanding your own leadership skills.

Training is supplied and all volunteers are screened. Some of our Guiders have volunteered because they recall what fun they had as a member of Girl Guides of Canada when they were younger and have felt inspired to “pay-it-forward” to a new gen-

eration of girls. Or perhaps you were a leader in the past and can find some time once again to help out in some way, such as acting as a mentor to a new Guider or teaching the girls a specific skill.

Our goal is to have a Unit available for every girl who

wants to join Girl Guides of Canada. To find out more information about regis-tering your daughter or to enquire about volunteer-ing, contact Heather Jones at 250-949-6259 or e-mail [email protected].

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Two issues are top of mind as I write this: the teachers’ strike and the continued mishan-dling of our ferry sys-tem.

Negotiation finally succeeded to end the strike which has left students missing five weeks of school and has pitted teachers and parents against the government. Time and again, on picket lines and at protests I heard people question how the BC Liberal gov-ernment could do this to the kids.

But this is a govern-ment that has played politics with educa-tion since it was first elected 13 years ago. It is a dangerous and divisive approach. However teachers, who are not generally militant people, were willing to oppose this attitude and fight for people in the education professions and for the future of public edu-cation. They stood up for their human rights:

the right to bargain, to negotiate and ultimate-ly, to strike.

The dispute also showed parents under-stood the fight has been about their children’s future and the future of all of us. It was heart-ening to see the sup-port shown by parents and other members of our communities, both on the picket line and at events to help teach-ers’.

Public education is fundamental to society. It is a wonderful oppor-tunity, an amazing equalizer. No matter where a child lives, the money the parents may have, the background they come from, every child has the right to free public educa-tion. Education is not simply about training kids to fit an economic model designed by a neo-Liberal govern-ment. It is about help-ing the development of children and youth so they can fully par-ticipate in our society.

We need young people to learn the skills to become plumbers and we need young people to have the courage to become poets. We need young people to be in a position to earn a decent income and support themselves and we need young people who want to take risks and push their boundaries. This is what public educa-tion should lead to. It isn’t about a war with teachers, it’s about us, about how we perceive our society and our future.

The attacks on pub-lic education started early in the BC Liberal mandate, more than a dozen years ago. It was about the same time they started the disas-trous quasi-privatiza-tion of BC Ferries. In both instances we are still trying to cope with the fallout.

This summer has been chaotic on our marine highway. Vessels have been

overloaded because of cuts in services and island businesses are reporting significant losses because people cannot afford to travel by ferry. The Union of BC Municipalities commissioned a report on the eco-nomic impact of BC Ferries on the provin-cial economy, a study that should have been done by government before they started on the path they took in 2002. The report shows that if fares had risen only by the rate of inflation the provin-cial economy would be richer by $2.3 bil-

lion. The province and the federal government have foregone hun-dreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue. I remain incredulous that the BC Liberals claim to be stewards of the economy when the facts and figures are so stark; this approach is an economic disaster.

Of course this gov-ernment’s response has been to shrug off the report. Instead it continues with its blin-kered ideological and economically danger-ous decision of more of the same. Fares will, without question, con-tinue to rise – another four per cent increase is slated for the spring — services will con-tinue to be cut. And the provincial economy will continue to suffer.

As the Shadow Minister for Transportation and Ferries I am visiting Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii to meet with people about the impact of fare increas-

es and service cuts on their businesses, their communities and their families. I’m having Town Hall meetings as well as individual dis-cussions. I had hoped to build in a visit to the Central Coast and Bella Coola as well, but – what a surprise – the reduced ferry schedules and reduced ferry capacity on the Bella Coola run sim-ply did not permit it to work.

This week I will be at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities con-ference where I am expecting a lively debate on the fer-ries’ report. I’ll also be accompanying municipal politicians and officials from the North Island to meet-ings with Ministers on problems facing our communities.

The week before the Legislature returns in October will see me doing some work on the Transportation

file in the Interior. I intend to be back in time for the meeting in Campbell River of the Select Standing Committee on Finance which takes submis-sions from individuals and groups about what needs to be in next year’s provincial bud-get (www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance/budget-consultations.asp). I’ll also be up Island that week and round the week off at a meet-ing of the Island Coast Economic Trust.

As I mentioned in my last report, I am in the process of hir-ing for the Port Hardy office and hope to have someone in place by mid-October.

I can always be reached by phone at my Campbell River office: 250-287-5100 or toll-free at 1-866-387-5100. Feel free to friend me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter @clairetrevena.

Best regards,Claire

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nity through Toastmasters. Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. at North Island College, anyone is welcome to drop in for free. For more information contact Brian at 250-288-3664 or [email protected].

• Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at fire hall #1 8890 Central Street.

• Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. FMI 250-949-8143.

• Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Saturday and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. Sept.-June, daily July-August. FMI [email protected].

• Games Day first Sunday of each month, 3-5 p.m., Coal Harbour Activity Centre. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575.

• PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

• The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376.

• The Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Overeaters Anonymous meets Sundays at 5 p.m. FMI including meeting location call Julia 250-949-7069 or text Ann at 250-230-1673.

• Weekly meetings for Brownies have started for girls in Gr. 2 and Gr. 3. Every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. FMI and location call Deb Maundrell, 250-230-0125.

HOT SPOTSSeptember 25

Open mic night, 7 p.m., Whale’s Rub Pub in Sointula. Bring your instrument or voice and show what you’ve got. For info or to sign up, contact Richelle at 250-230-5309 or [email protected].

September 27Mother Goose Story Time for your little ones. Playful

rhyme, song and stories, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Port Hardy branch of VIRL.

September 27St. Columba Anglican United Church hosts a ham and

scalloped potato dinner, 5-7 p.m., Church basement. $8 per plate; beverages and desserts by donation. Drop in for an evening of food and fun.

September 28World Rivers Day and BC Rivers Day celebration at

Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. Family fun salmon run with prizes, a salmon barbecue, demonstration of traditional salmon smoking; salmon print painting, fly-tying and casting demos from freshwater anglers, and more. Info, Louisa at 250-902-0336 or email [email protected].

September 28North Island Toastmasters hosts a humorous speech

contest, 1-3 p.m., North Island College. Free, open to all. For info, contact Brian at 250-288-3664 or [email protected].

October 4Masala Youth Theatre of Finland hosts Taking the Lead

youth leadership training program, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sointula F.O. Hall. Program uses drama and music to build skills in communications, collaboration and conflict

resolution. Free to all North Island youth ages 12-16. Info, Jen at 250-973-6582 or [email protected].

October 5Watch a family-friendly movie before it comes out

on DVD at PH Baptist Church (6950 Highland Drive). Two shows: 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Cost is $2 per person (includes popcorn). There will be a concession with hot dogs, pop, chips and chocolate bars. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FMI: www.porthardybaptist-church.ca.

October 5Malcolm Island Inn hosts a silent auction, 2 p.m.,

Sointula. Artwork, hotel stays, whale-watching tours, gift packages and more, with proceeds to the nonprofit Friends of Sointula. FMI, 250-230-6722 or [email protected].

October 6North Island College hosts an open house and orienta-

tion for new and returning students, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at its Mount Waddington Campus in Port Hardy. All are wel-come; fun and food; no cost.

October 11North Island Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hyde

Creek Petro Canada station. $5/table, must provide own table and canopy, if desired. For info or to sign up, call 250-956-2527 or email [email protected].

October 25“Create for a Cause” Fundraiser for the Gazette Hamper

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Telegraph Cove Resort and Campgroundwill be closing for the winter on

Sunday, October 5th, 2014

We would like to thank everyone that came to visit the Killer Whale Café,Old Saltery Pub, General Store, Cove Coffee, Whale Interpretive Centre

as well as staying in our cabins and RV park.

We thank all of our North Island neighbours and will be looking forward to seeing you in May 2015

~ Gordie & Marilyn Graham & staff.

The students, parents and community members who joined us on the picket line, brought us food, and honked and

waved while driving by.Apologies if we have forgotten anyone.

The Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association would like to express a huge thank you to everyone who stood with us for Public Education. We especially want to thank the

following groups and individuals for their gracious support of teachers and students during the strike:

CUPE Local 401United Steelworkers Local 1-1937BC Nurses UnionUnifor Local 514BC Federation of LabourClaire Trevena, MLAVancouver Island North Retired Teachers’ AssociationSuper ValuIGACafé Guido

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Gazette staffBEAVER COVE—A

collection of classic railroad motorcars, or “speeders”, set off from the North Island last weekend on the begin-ning of another tour of the Northwest coast.

Motorcar Operators West (MOW) is an orga-nization based out of California dedicated to the restoration and safe, legal operation of railroad motorcars.

Motorcars are small

vehicles that were former-ly used to inspect the rails for defects, but their use has been phased out over the past couple decades. Now, motorcar owners take excursions through scenic locations, revisit-ing the tracks for recre-ation, rather than work.

The MOW Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Washington Tour set off from Beaver Cove September 13. Regular visitors to the North Island, the motorcar

operators traveled to the Nimpkish Valley on the rails of the Englewood Railroad, which is known as the last “logging only” railroad in North America.

The motorcars contin-ued down-Island with tours of Port Alberni and Parksville/Qualicum, then traveled to the Lower Mainland and continued further south. The tour wrapped up at the Mt. Hood Scenic Mountain Railway in Oregon on September 22.

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A train of railroad motorcars leaves Beaver Cove to kick off Motorcar Operators West’s tour of Vancouver Island, B.C. and Washington Saturday, September 13. Elena Rardon

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The annual Mount Waddington Highland Dance competition returned to the North Island last week, albeit to a new venue at Port Hardy’s Civic Centre.

The sixth annual installment of the com-petition drew Highland Dancers from far and wide to compete in front of judges Jill Young and Laureen McLaren-Geib — who made the trip from

Calgary, Alberta, for the event — with local dancers setting the standard in many cat-egories.

The dancing ran the gamut from tradition-al steps like the Fling and the Sword to cho-reographed numbers and from beginners to world-class dancers.

The Pat Prestwich trophy for nov-ice confined Mount Waddington high points was awarded to Port Hardy’s Jerzie

Cheetham.The Sandra Gunson

intermediate confined Mount Waddington high points trophy went to Kalina Cotter, also of Port Hardy.

Other top win-ners included: Emma Harrison of Port Hardy, aggregate winner in the Beginner 9-under class; Katia Bagnet of Port Hardy, aggre-gate winner in the Beginner 10-over class; Jerzie Cheetham of Port Hardy, aggregate

winner in the Novice class; Miranda Lam, aggregate winner in the Intermediate class; Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy, aggre-gate winner in the Premier 9-12 class; Freya Moosebrugger of Comox, aggregate win-ner in the Premier 13-15 class; and Samantha Beach of Nanaimo, aggregate winner in the Premier 16-over class.

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Esperanza – a place of Hope on the North IslandThe community of

Esperanza is locat-ed on the north side of Hecate Channel, just north of Nootka Island.

Historically the site of a Nuu chah nulth village, the traditional name for the site was tlawe muxtsoo, or kle-muq-suu which report-edly was a reference to the liver, or purifica-tion of the body.

In the 1920s Dr. Herman McLean completed a medical degree and worked for a time in Bella Coola before searching for a new location where he could minister and provide medical ser-vices. In the 1930s he met Percy Wills, and the two toured around Vancouver Island in the Messenger II, a vessel owned by the Shantymen Christian Association.

By 1937 the two missionaries met Mr. Peters from Ehattesaht, and decided that the location on the north

side of Hecate Channel was the right spot for a mission and hospital. There was a lot of local industry which put working men at high risk for work-related injuries; families who lived there were iso-lated; and the area had a good source of clean water and was in a bay protected from the pre-vailing winds.

The settlement, which opened its first buildings in 1937, was originally known as McLean’s Landing, but was soon renamed Esperanza (or Little Esperanza), after near-by Esperanza Inlet.

Esperanza means hope in Spanish.

While the Shantymen supported the initiative, they did not want to take on the ownership or liability for the hospi-tal, and so the Nootka Mission Association was formed and faced the daunting task of raising the funds to support the mission. Many of the materi-als used to build the initial settlement were donated by local saw-mills and businesses.

Dr. McLean not only worked at the hos-pital, he also visited local communities in his boat Dieu Donna (later renamed Donna Dene).

In 1938 a hotel was built adjacent to the mission, and unfor-tunately became a bit of a focal point for drunkenness and debauchery, much to the chagrin of the mis-sion staff. A number of prayer meetings were held for those partici-

pating in the events taking place at the hotel. On more than one occasion people died after falling off the dock or getting into boating accidents while intoxicated. The hotel burned down in 1960.

In its prime the com-munity had a library, school, and com-munity lounge. For a number of years the hospital relied on the hotel’s generator for its power.

In 1948, while on a medical and mission trip with his son, Dr. McLean’s boat hit bad weather on the way

back from Kyuquot and capsized. McLean survived the wreck but his son was never found.

After World War II ended, the mission purchased the former military radar sta-tion at nearby Ferrier Point. The location was turned into a sum-mer camp.

In 1955 the local post office was relo-cated from CeePeeCee to Esperanza, and when the cannery closed the mission purchased all of its residences and bunk-houses for $1,000, and transported them to Esperanza.

The hospital started offering a variety of health and addiction services in the 1970s, and today Esperanza still exists as a spiri-tual retreat and offers a variety of services for youth and community members.

B r e n d a McCorquodale is a Port Hardy resident and North Island his-tory enthusiast. If you have any stories or local lore you’d like to share, email her at [email protected]. A collection of her past articles is available on her blog at undiscoveredcoast.blogspot.ca/.

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The North Island Network of Forest Professionals will rec-ognize National Forest Week with a series of events in the coming week.

Forest Week in B.C. has been given the theme Sunrise in the Forest.

In Port McNeill, it kicked off yesterday with a community open house on preda-tor awareness, fea-turing Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant and wildlife biologist Megan Hanacek.

This Saturday, it’s the kids’ turn to shine in a Kids’ Logger Sports day at Centennial Ballfield

in Port McNeill. The event, which begins at 10:30 a.m., features both non-competitive and competitive events designed to introduce youngsters 15-under to logger sports, along with free T-shirts and hot dogs, face painting and prizes.

The week wraps up Sunday at the annual Rivers Day celebration at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, beginning at 9 a.m. Forest profession-als will host interpre-tive forestry walks and instruction on fish and forestry actions.

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GEORGE BERNARD REYNOLDS

March 18 1932 – September 10 2014

George Reynolds, age 82 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday September 10, 2014 in the Campbell River Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, Nan (Flynn), daughter Catherine, sons Stephen (Heather), John (Karen), and David, grandchildren Spencer, Claire, and Lauren. He is survived by brothers Dave (Elizabeth) and John (Florence).

Born in Dundee, Scotland, George came to Canada as a young man. He spent two years in Toronto as a teletype operator for CNR then joined the Ministry of Transport where he trained as a radiosonde technician. He was posted to Goose Bay, Labrador where he and Nan were married. He transferred to Port Hardy, BC in 1967 where he served in the weather office until retirement.

Over the years George was active in the Tsusquana Singers and the Port Hardy Amateur Dramatic Society. He conducted a Scottish Country Dance Group and was a drummer in the North Island Highlanders Pipe Band. In his later years he played piano with the Coal Harbour Ceilidh Band.

Thank you to all for your kind messages of condolence.

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A Grocery Store Business Plan for the k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)

Request for Proposals

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND PROJECT DESCRIPTION The k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC), the development corporation of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations (GNN), are inviting proposals for the preparation of a business plan for a grocery store to be located on the Tsulquate Reserve, near Port Hardy, BC. In addition to serving GNN members that reside on-reserve, other regional First Nations could be a target market for KEDC to provide grocery-related services. The consultant will work closely with KEDC staff and Board of Directors in partnership with the community and its Chief and Council. At a minimum, the project will require product, industry and market research, an operational plan, regulatory issues, risk assessment, implementation plan and detailed financial analysis. Work is to commence as soon as the contract is awarded. The scope of the work is detailed in the information that follows.PROJECT MANAGEMENT The process will be managed on behalf of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations by the project team comprised of KEDC staff. The consultant will meet with KEDC at the onset of the project and regularly, in order to monitor and review progress, and to obtain direction and input as required. The consultant shall draft reports and associated documentation to ensure compliance to the Terms of Reference, prior to a recommendation and final deliverables being brought forward to project’s final completion.CONTACT Any questions concerning the work requirements must be directed to: Conrad Browne, 154 Tsulquate Reserve / Box 998, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, Phone: 250-902-2301, email: [email protected] DATES and TIMETABLE Proposals are due by Tuesday, Sept 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM. Any proposal received at the designated location after the required time and date specified for receipt shall be considered late and non-responsive. Any late proposals will not be accepted. Event Date 1. RFP to Consultants September 10, 2014 2. Proposal Due Date September 30, 2014 3. Review of Proposals October 1-3, 2014 4. Consultant Selection October 1, 2014 5. Consultant Response October 8, 2014 6. Commencement date of work October 15, 2014DELIVERABLES AND OBJECTIVES A complete and comprehensive business plan for a grocery retailer on the Tsulquate Reserve will be the end result of this project. The plan is required to include the following:• Business overview• Product overview• Industry overview• Market analysis• Marketing strategy• Operational plan• Regulatory issues identification and analysis• Risk assessment• Implementation plan• Financial plan and analysis (detailed 3-year pro forma statements, at a

minimum)Objectives The business plan will support a number of key objectives of the Nations:• To supply nutritious food in a convenient way to GNN members. • To recapture money spent on groceries that leave the community. • To identify new economic development opportunities for the Nations. • To support the interests of community members and stakeholders.SCOPE OF SERVICES This project is focused on the development of a business plan for a grocery store on the Tsulquate Reserve. The consultant will work with KEDC to develop the business plan. We envision this being a three phase process which will include:• Gathering, reviewing and consolidating research and documentation.• Developing a detailed financial model and minimum 3-year pro forma

financials.• Developing the final version of the business plan, including received and

integrating feedback from KEDC and community members, if required.The first phase will require the consultant to review relevant documentation, conduct primary and secondary research, and gather other information as required. Staff will assist the consultant to gather, consolidate and review the available documents, bylaws, policies and other material in preparation for

launching the business plan. Staff will work closely with the consultant to guide this process and provide the necessary information and structure to the process and the plan itself. In the second phase, the consultant will create a detailed financial model and minimum of 3-year pro forma financial statements. The third phase of the project will compile the first two phases into a comprehensive and detailed draft business plan. The KEDC contact will review the document and provide input into the specifics of each component of the plan. After receiving feedback and integrating revisions, the business plan will be completed. Phase 1: Document review and primary and secondary research. Phase 2: Financial modelling• Detailed financial model incorporating information from the first phase• Minimum 3-year pro forma financial statementsPhase 3: Draft business plan • Comprehensive and detailed business plan draft completed• Review by KEDC and community members, if required• Receive feedback and integrate revisions• Complete final business planMINIMUM QUALIFYING CRITERIAThe KEDC retail grocery business plan project requires familiarity with business planning, grocery operations, product, industry and marketing analysis, financial modelling, pro forma financial statement creation, and implementation planning. In order to ensure that sufficient abilities and experience can be brought to bear by the firm selected to provide consulting services, the following minimum qualifying criteria will apply: • Verifiable experience in all aspects of developing and consulting on

business plans. • Verifiable experience in developing financial models and pro forma

financial statements. • Demonstrated ability to provide the complete range of professional

skills necessary for the successful execution of the project. • Demonstrate knowledge and experience gained by working with First

Nation communities in British Columbia. • Experiences working with grocery retail an asset. • Verifiable record of “on time, on budget” delivery of projects of a

similar nature. Consultants not meeting these requirements may be disqualified from further consideration.GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Award of the contract resulting from this RFP will be based upon the most responsive consultant whose offer will be the most advantageous in terms of cost, qualifications, capacity to perform the tasks, and other factors. The k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to:

• Reject any or all offers and discontinue this RFP process without obligation or liability to any potential consultant,

• Accept proposals other than the lowest priced offer, and, • Award a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without

discussions or requests for best and final offers. Consultant proposals shall be included as part of any final agreement between the k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation and the consultant. The submitted proposals should include each of the following sections: • Approach and Methodology • Project Deliverables • Project Member(s) Bios• Project Timeline • Detailed Pricing • Appendix: Company Overview or Consultant(s) Resume Contract Award Provided that at least one of the Proposals received meets the approval of the evaluation committee, a recommendation for award will be made on the basis of the evaluation. The award of the contract is subject to the best value. • On approval of the evaluation committee’s recommendation by

the k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation, the successful respondent will be required to enter into a formal contract agreement.

• Written notification to the successful respondent and the contract agreement shall result in a binding agreement between the k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation and the successful respondent unless otherwise stated and will result in the execution of a form.

We thank all interested parties in providing submissions to this request for proposals. k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation

GNN Marine Services- a division of KEDC LP is actively pursuing a Manager/Operator for our operations based in Port Hardy BC. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing team dedicated to safety, service excellence, and maintaining an extremely high standard of vessel care and customer satisfaction. Specific responsibilities:• Along with CEO and approved by the Board of Directors, assist in

development of the annual operating budget• Train all vessel operators utilizing GNN Marine Services in house, 6 week,

one on one mentorship program• Maintain all vessels to the highest standard• Responsible for the scheduling of all vessels and operators• Safety audits and monthly reports• Maintaining and growing existing contracts • Have knowledge and ability to work with computerized reporting• Proven track record of safe vessel operation• Extremely high work ethic and confidentialityOffice Management:• Manage employees timesheets/ authorizations• Keep all files related to the program updated and completeReports to: CEOSkills/ experience required• At least 5 years of proven vessel operation (SVOP,MedA3, marine operator

radio) • At least 5 years of management experience in a small to medium sized

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serviceRemuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experienceClosing: September 30, 2014To apply: Interested individuals should submit their resume, certificates also including 3 references, by email to the following; [email protected] Phone calls please

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NOTICE OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE YEAR 2015

The Council of the Town of Port McNeill is proposing to continue to exempt by bylaw, certain properties from taxation for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2015.

The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 220 (h) (buildings set apart for public worship, and the land on which the building stands):

Property Address Estimated Tax

Exemption Bishop of Victoria 430 Chapel Street $ 1900 United Church of Canada 155 & 175 Cedar St $ 3100 Full Gospel Church 2450 Catala Place $ 3600 Port McNeill Baptist Church 2501 Mine Road $ 3800 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2551 Mine Road $ 3700 Port McNeill Jehovah’s Witnesses 2651 Mine Road $ 2000

The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 224 (2) (a) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporations) and (b) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority and used for the purposes of the authority):

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Exemption Broughton Curling Club 2203 Campbell Way $15200 Royal Canadian Legion 2631 Mine Road $ 2800 Guide/Scout Hall 420 Shelley Crescent $ 2700 Port McNeill Lions Club 2897 Mine Road $ 3400 North Island Community Services Society 1503 Broughton Blvd $ 2400 Broughton Strait Campground 550 Southeast Main Rd $ 2100

Dan Rodin Treasurer

Pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that unless the delinquent taxes plus interest owing are paid, the following properties will be sold by public auction at a tax sale to be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC., 250-949-6665.

District of Port HardyNOTICE OF TAX SALE

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, money order or certifi ed cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, money order or certifi ed cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day.Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day.

The District of Port Hardy makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other govern-ment departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges, or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Allison McCarrick, Director of Finance

School District No. 85 requires the following positions: TEMPORARY Posting #14: SecretarySunset Elem. - $24.78 per hour, 35 hours per week, until return of incumbent. REGULAR Posting #15: SecretaryEke Me-Xi Learning Centre - $24.78 per hour, 20 hours per week, 10 months per year. Further information regarding Position Duties and Qualifications can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities”.Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014. SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.These are CUPE Local 401 positions.

Apply to:Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer, School District No. 85,

Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

HELP WANTED

Rupert Cleaners & Laundry Ltd.

340 McBride StreetPrince Rupert, BC P/T HELP NEEDED

Rupert Cleaners & Laundry is currently looking for em-ployees for Housekeeping services. We are looking for motivated team player indi-viduals. Drivers licence is an asset. Union rates of pay. If interested, please call 250-624-9601 days and after business hours please call 250-600-7601.

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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the

following positions:

• 980 Dryland Sort Opera-tors

• Heavy Duty Mechanics• Grapple Yarder Operator• Off Highway Logging

Truck Driver• Coastal Certifi ed Hand

Fallers• Hand Buckers• Chasers• Hooktenders

Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or

email to offi [email protected]

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HELP WANTED

WE ARE looking for enthu-siastic news paper carriers to deliver the Gazette to sub-scribers in various areas in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Hide creek. This is great way to gain experience with your fi rst job and to earn a little extra spending money! If in-terested please call the of-fi ce at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

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EXPERIENCED GRAPPLEYarder Operator Full time - 10 mths/yr. Competitive ratesEmail or fax resume [email protected] 604-485-6380

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The District is looking for an organized and energetic individual who has the ability to multi-task in both the administrative and operational aspects of the position.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Administrative Offi cer, the Manager will be responsible for development and management of community initiatives and recreation programs. This position requires an emphasis on leadership, customer ser-vice and an ability to work closely with a wide range of community groups. We require a self–motivated individual, passionate about building community and improving the quality of life for all residents.

Requirements: Completion of a university degree or two year college program in rec-reation, plus a sound supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience

This is a non-union, exempt position providing salary commensurate to experience and an excellent benefi t package.

For further information on our community and a detailed job description with required qualifi cations, please visit our website at www.porthardy.ca

Applications• By email or mail, your application should include a detailed resume, with cover

letter, that refl ects your knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position. • Submit your application, in confi dence to: Rick Davidge, Chief Administrative Offi cer

District of Port Hardy, PO Box 68, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC, V0N2P0. Email: [email protected]

• Deadline: 4:00 pm local time, Monday, October 20, 2014


MANAGER, COMMUNITY SERVICES

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the District of Port Hardy is looking for an enthusiastic, hard working individual to join our public works team. This position provides labor and performs basic maintenance work including operating a variety of hand and power tools. The position also includes operating a variety of trucks and public works vehicles.

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and an ability to work in all weather conditions. This is routine manual work entailing considerable physical effort and agility in the safe performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties.

Qualifi cations:

• Valid Class 3 with air ticket.• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.• Profi ciency in the use of hand tools.• Experience in concrete forming and placing an asset. • Experience in construction techniques an asset.

This is a unionized position and District offers a wage of $23.03 (2014 rate) and an attractive benefi ts package.

Please apply by 4:00pm September 26, 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]


Public Works Laborer – Full time

Automotive Sales ConsultantDave Landon Motors requires an Automotive Sales Consultant to join our sales team. This position will provide compensation by way of commissioned sales and a base salary component. In addition to the regular sales duties you will be trained to provide Sales Management assistance and work directly with the Dealer Principal. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following:

Dave Landon Motors has a full benefits package for medical, dental, short and long term disability. In addition we have a great work environment, an excellent community to live and grow, affordable housing and world class recreational opportunities. Our company is well established with over 44 years as a Ford of Canada franchise and are the winners of many awards including 12 Presidents awards.If you believe you have the required skills, drive and desire to excel in this position and are looking for the opportunity to advance your career to a management role, please forward your resume via e mail to [email protected] to the attention of Todd Landon.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral• Enjoy working directly with the public• A willingness to work extended hours if required• Good organisational skills• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads• The ability to lead a team• Be enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated

• Have a good understanding of accounts and report writing• Participate in all skills training to maintain certification• Understand and utilize current computer technologies• The ability to grow a client base though

exceptional service and professional standards

• A commitment to customer satisfaction

DAVE LANDON MOTORSDL # 5507

Town of Port McNeill2014 Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provision Sec. 254 of the Community Charter and Part 11 Sec. 403 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that unless the taxes owing are paid,the following properties in Port McNeill will be sold by Public Auction at a Tax Sale to be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Office, 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill, BC.

Pursuant to Section 420 of the Local Government Act, prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ACT on the fair market value of the property (to be paid at the end of the redemption period when title is transferred to purchaser).

Dan Rodin, Collector

# 56- 1877 McNeill Rd Pad # 56 80000.560 $375.28# 61- 1877 McNeill Rd Pad # 61 80000.610 $246.23

Street Address Legal Description Roll Number Upset Price2634 Cardena Cres. Lot 49, Bl 7, Pl 30679 885.358 $10,420.38

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Town of Port McNeillBylaw No. 654, 2014Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 11, 1969The Town of Port McNeill gives notice that as per Sec. 890 (4) of the Local Government Act, alocal government may waive the holding of a public meeting on a proposed bylaw if:

area that is subject to a proposed zoning bylaw, and(b) The proposed bylaw is consistent with the plan.As such, copies of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 654, 2014 may be inspected until October

The Bylaw No. 654, 2014 is being proposed to change the zoning of Parcel D (being a

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TAKE NOTICE that the tax collector for the Village of Alert Bay shall offer for sale the following parcels of real property on which taxes are delinquent.

Owners of the aforementioned parcels of real property have until 10:00 am, September 29th, 2014 to pay the delinquent taxes plus interest to remove their land and/or improvements from the Tax Sale. Parcels with delinquent taxes outstanding will be sold by public auction at the Council Chambers of the Village of Alert Bay Municipal Offi ce located at 15 Maple Road, Alert Bay, BC at 10:00am on Monday September 29th, 2014. The upset price is the lowest amount for which the Village may lawfully sell each parcel. Payments must be made by Interact, Visa, MasterCard, cash, by certifi ed cheque, money order, or combination at the time of sale.Uncertifi ed personal cheques will not be accepted.

Heather Nelson-Smith , Tax Collector Village of Alert Bay

The Corporation of The Village of Alert Bay

NOTICE OF TAX SALE 2014

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CIVIC ADDRESS UPSET PRICELOT A, PLAN 2163, SECTION 68 CEDAR STREET $3,882.94LOT 2, PLAN 50296, SECTION 68 77 WILLOW ROAD $6,384.84LOT 1, PLAN 9083, SECTION 68 390 LARCH STREET $2,263.45LOT 2, PLAN 9083, SECTION 68 338 LARCH STREET $3,152.09

15 Maple Road- Bag Service 2800 Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0TEL: (250)974-5213 FAX: (250) 974-5470Email: offi [email protected] Web: www.alertbay.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CROWHURST FOREST Man-agement Group is a forest consulting company based out of Campbell River, BC. We are looking for hard-working indi-viduals with a background in coastal layout to join our group. Graduation from a recognized forestry program is an asset but not a requirement. We offer competitive wages and fl exible work schedules. email resumes to [email protected]

PCL ENERGY - Now hiring Journeyperson: Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shut-down work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Call 780-468-8026, email: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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AUCTIONS

MASSIVE September 27thFood Equipment Auction - Hobart Mixers & Meat Process, Bunn Coffee, True Refrigera-tion, Cambro Smallwares, over 800 lots! Online bidding available via BidSpotter.www.KwikAuctions.com

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

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act (Section #405) public notice is hereby given, that unless the outstanding taxes are sooner paid, the following properties in Port Alice will be offered for sale at a public auction. The sale will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC. (250) 284-3391. The Village makes no representations regarding the title, physical conditions or characteristics or any other matter relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with potential purchasers.

VILLAGE OF PORT ALICENOTICE OF 2014 ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SALE

The purchase of tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Bonnie Danyk, Property Tax Collector, Village of Port Alice

FOLIO STREET ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION TOTAL UPSET PRICE

236000 A-601 Nigei Street Lot 35, Plan VIS1, DL 2137 $1,752.70 Port Alice, BC Rupert Land District

321000 57 Clark Drive Lot 57, Plan VIS2, DL 2137 $3,676.67 Port Alice, BC Rupert Land District

644002 402-1083 Maquinna Ave Lot 2, Plan VIS6313, DL 2137 $2,115.23 Port Alice, BC Rupert Land District

644029 203-1063 Maquinna Ave. Lot 3, Plan VIS6386, DL 2137 $2,402.05 Port Alice, BC Rupert Land District

711000 1116 Matsqui Ave. Lot 10, Plan 19973, DL 2137 $4,511.13 Port Alice, BC Rupert Land District

749000 1049 Rupert Ave. Lot 53, Plan 19973, DL 2137 $3,309.68 Port Alice, BC Rupert Land District

80000070 7-1191 Marine Drive Bay #7, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 $2,245.79 Port Alice, BC Reg. #6875, Rupert Land District






Driver NeededDriver needed to deliver the North Island Gazette to carriers and businesses in Port McNeill and Port Hardy every Thursday morning. Someone with own vehicle that meets safety standards.

Must be bondable and have cash handling experience.

Criminal record check required.

$140/per week, 6-8 hours/per week.

Please drop in or send resume and copy of driver’s abstract to the North Island Gazette office at 7305 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, email: [email protected], or fax to 250-949-7655, attention Circulation Department.

If you would like more information please call 250-949-6225.

NORTHISLAND GAZETTE

Advertising Sales RepresentativeThe North Island Gazette has an opportunity for an Advertising Representative that is a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently.Candidates will have min. 2 years of sales experience and have the ability to build relationships with North Island clients and offer superior customer service.The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability and desire to work in an extremely fast paced, deadline driven open office environment with a positive attitude is a must.A car and valid drivers license is required.Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.If you are a person who was born to sell, please forward your resume to: Dave Hamilton, Publisher [email protected]

NORTHISLAND GAZETTEAUTO FINANCING

CARS

FOR SALE: 2003 Chevy Im-pala $6500. 2, 1990 Corvette Convertible. For more info call: 250-949-7814.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

25.5 FT 2009 SANDPIPER 5th wheel. Excellent condition. Only used 3 seasons. Incl. hitch and stand. Call 250-949-7814.

36’ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, ex-tremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744

BOATS

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Gift-card give-away!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or on-line at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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 us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT HARDYWell maintained 6-plex

Great investment$385,000

Call Noreen [email protected]

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COAL HARBOUR- 2 bdrm in a quiet neighbourhood, ground fl oor of a 4 plex, newer appls, laminate and linoleum fl oors thru out, new plumbing comes with 5gb internet/mth. May be available before Oct 1. Tenant pays hydro. Contact Jan: (705)205-4540 or text, email:[email protected]

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

NEW HORIZON Apartments, Port Hardy- 1 bdrm, H/W incld’d. $450-$475. Call Jim 250-949-6074.

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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-

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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 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.

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TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartment includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgrad-ed. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1-250-949-8855.www.twoceans.com

COTTAGES

PORT McNEILL: Hyde Creek long-term rental. Furnished 2 bdrm cottage, private country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy and warm. Laundry, D/W, Hydro & TV in-cluded. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $790./mo. Call (250)956-2737.

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 Hans (250)230-4090, 604-814-2327.

SUITES, LOWER

PORT HARDY Ground level entry 2 bedroom suite, 6 appli-ances, Beaver Harbour Rd. Avail immediately. $750/mo. N/S, N/P. 250-949-7814, 250-902-1236.

PORT McNEILL- Hyde Creek Long-term rental. Furnished 1 bdrm suite, self-contained with kitchen & living room. Private entrance, country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy & warm. Laundry, hydro, TV incld. N/S. N/P. Ref’s req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $690./mo. Call 250-956-2737.

sports & recreationSubmit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected] • Deadline 10 am Monday

on deckTell us about items of interest to the sports community.

September 27Rep hockey

North Island Eagles peewees host Comox Valley in tiering-round play, 2 p.m., Port Hardy.

Golf/CurlingFort Rupert Curling

Club hosts its Fall Funkin’ golf spiel. Nine holes of golf in scramble format start-ing 9 a.m., followed by lunch and mini ends of curling at the club. $40 per player includes greens fees, lunch and prizes. To sign up as a team or individual, email [email protected] or call Doug, 250-949-9450.

September 28Rep hockey

North Island Eagles peewees host Campbell River in tier-ing-round play, noon, Port McNeill.

October 4Rep hockey

North Island Eagles peewees host Nanaimo in tiering-round play, 1:45 p.m., Port McNeill; Eagles ban-tams host Cowichan Valley, 4 p.m., Port McNeill.

October 5Rep hockey

North Island Eagles bantams host Campbell River in tiering-round play, 10:45 a.m., Port McNeill.

October 10-12Motocross

Vancouver Island Club Series racing at Tri-Port Motocross Track. Practice round Friday followed by series Round 5 Saturday and Round 6 Sunday, beginning 10 a.m. each day. Concession open.

October 18Rep hockey

North Island Eagles atom development hosts Nanaimo in tier-ing-round play, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice.


Left: Brandon Purdey goes one-on-one on a breakaway against Comox Sunday as the Eagles Midgets kicked off tiering games. Above: Eagles goalie Sarah Case butterflys to cover the post and maintain the shutout against Comox Sunday. A O'Toole

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

The North Island Eagles Midget side got its season off to an impressive start last weekend, coming back to cast aside Nanaimo T2 Saturday before steamrolling Comox T2 Sunday.

The weekend’s home doubleheader at Chilton Regional Arena kicked off a five-game tiering schedule for the Midgets, who will travel to Victoria for their remaining games.

And if it can emulate the form shown this weekend the Midgets side will prove tough competition for any-one.

A trio of second-period goals from George Walkus, Tyren Dustin and Darryl Coon overturned an early Nanaimo strike Saturday as the Eagles opened their season with a 3-1 win. Nyck Ruel took the win

between the posts.On Sunday, a com-

posed, clinical and dis-ciplined Eagles team dispatched Comox in emphatic fashion with a 14-0 win.

Sarah Case earned the shutout in goal and Dustin added four more goals to his tally in the victory.

The Eagles started the game with purpose and quickly confined

the visitors behind their blue line, patient-ly moving the puck and frustrating the Comox side.

When Joshua Walkus’ slap shot from the right circle bulged the net with 8:23 on the clock the flood-gates opened and the Eagles went 5-0 before the buzzer.

The home side once again dominated pos-

session throughout a relatively quiet second period before explod-ing for an eight-goal final period.

The visitors’ best chances both came on breakaways in the sec-ond period. Case was equal to a one-on-one break, getting down to stop the shot on the post and later getting across the net on a two-on-one to see the

Comox player push the backdoor chance wide of target.

Coach Aaron Hinton and assistant John Murgatroyd praised the players after the game on a “really impres-sive” performance.

“This is the best group of passing midg-ets I’ve seen,” said Murgatroyd. “I’ve coached a few midget sides but I’ve never seen a group that can move the puck like these guys. Obviously we’d like to play some better competition but if they pass like they did today they can compete with any team.”

The coach should get his wish next weekend when the Eagles hit the road against Victoria and Kerry Park, both of which should pose sterner competition for the North Island squad. But they’ll head into those games brimming with confidence after the home rout.

“I love to see beau-tiful hockey and that was some beautiful hockey today,” said Murgatroyd.

Saturday, September 20

Eagles 3, Nanaimo 1

Goals: George Walkus, Tyren Dustin, Darryl Coon

Assists: Cameron Grant (2), Dustin, Coon, Joshua Walkus

Goalie: Nyck Ruel

Sunday, September 21

Eagles 14, Comox 0Goals: Dustin (4),

Grant (2), Joshua Walkus, Brandon Purdey, Nathan Sandeman, Alex Scott, George Walkus, Sean Pineda, Coon, Kenton Browne

Assists: Pineda (4), Scott (3), Grant (3), Joshua Walkus (2), Sandeman (2), Coon (2), George Walkus, Purdey

Goalie: Sarah Case

Gazette staffEthan Bono scored

five goals and Tyler Roper added a hat trick as the North Island Eagles atom devel-opment hockey team kicked off the 2014-15 season with an impres-sive 11-4 road win over Campbell River B

Saturday.New goalie Griffin

Handley picked up the win in net for the squad, made up of a mix of newcomers and veterans who claimed last season’s Vancouver Island Division 4 title.

Evan Manke added two goals as the Eagles

rolled to a 5-0 lead through one period.

Ethan Fuller contrib-uted a second-period goal off one of Bono’s three assists on the day. Roper had two assists, and individual help-ers were registered by Matthew Datos, Kai Verbrugge, David

Hurley and Manke.The atoms will begin

their placement-round schedule this week, then host their home opener Oct. 4.

Bantams winThe Eagles bantam

club also found success on the road, posting a

4-2 win at Comox.After two more road

games this weekend, the bantams will open their home slate Oct. 4.

Peewees drop pairThe Eagles peewee

squad open their round of placement games with a pair of tough road

losses on the weekend.On Saturday, the

Eagles dropped a nar-row 7-6 decision at Sooke. On Sunday Oceanside skated to an 11-5 win over the pee-wees in Parksville.

The peewees play their home opener Saturday in Port Hardy.

Midgets kick off season with sweep

Atoms roll on the road in opener

George Walkus drives the puck into space on a breakaway against Comox Sunday.

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Tyren DusTinThe Eagles Midget racked up five

goals and three assists in the opening two tiering games last weekend.

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Stock standings tighten with one race to go Gazette staffPORT HARDY—

Glen Day maintained his lead in the stock racing season’s stand-ings despite an early exit during last week-end’s racing.

Seven stocks were joined on the track by Chris Hardy in a modi-fied racer Saturday for the first of a pair of makeup races in lieu of cancelled races over the summer. The sea-son finale is set for October 4 at Tri-Port

Speedway.Superb racing and a

dash of last-lap drama made for a memorable second heat as Daniel Hovey and Donny Lawrence battled it out for the checkered flag.

The pair had raced ahead of the pack with Hovey looking a cer-tain winner coming out of the final turn until a yellow flag dropped. Across the track, Day had lost a bearing, sending him into the side wall with

the resulting damage forcing him out for the remainder.

The cars reformed for an edge-of-the-seat, single-lap dash. Hovey held the lead, but looked to have run wide on the final corner and Lawrence slipped to the inside, leaving the pair neck-and-neck coming into the home stretch. Hovey’s outside line proved a shrewd choice, giving him the momentum to edge out Lawrence

and take the checkered flag to appreciative cheers from the crowd.

The pair duelled it out once more at the head of the pack dur-ing the main event, Hovey once again claiming the win.

Jim Swift took the checkered flag ahead of a consistent Lawrence in the first heat, his win com-bining with two third places to keep the pressure on Day in the season’s standings.

Paul Weeks’ aggres-sive start in the Trophy Dash saw him barrel up the inside off the green flag, coming out of turn 2 with a lead he never looked like giving up.

The drivers will take to the track one more time this season on October 4, with Day a near-certainty to retain his track champion crown.

The racing starts at 7 p.m. with concession available.

Left: The stocks form up for the first heat during Saturday's racing at the Tri-Port Speedway. Above: Paul Weeks (24) leads the pack out of the corner during the Trophy Dash Saturday. A O'Toole

Dragon boaters take on worldGazette staffMembers of the

Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society will return with lifelong memories — and a bit of hard-ware — after compet-ing last week in the World Dragon Boating Championships in Ravenna, Italy.

Irene Paterson of Port Hardy and Joy Zwicker of Port McNeill earned silver medals in the 2,000-metre Senior C Women’s race and fol-lowed with a bronze-medal showing in the 200-metre sprint.

The pair were compet-ing on one of four crews entered by the Victoria-based Gorging Dragons, competing under the umbrella of Vancouver Island Paddlers.

Three more North Islanders, Sandra Logan of Port McNeill and Adele Schoeman and Sherri Whitehead of Port Hardy, pad-dled with the Gorging

Dragons’ Senior B Women’s crew, and managed a fourth-place showing in the 500-metre Grand Finale in a larger field of 13 competitors.

The event drew approximately 4,500

paddlers in men’s, women’s and mixed divisions, representing an estimated 130 clubs from 30 countries.

The Gorging Dragon crews qualified for the world championship by placing in last year’s

Canadian Nationals in Victoria.

Sproat Lake regattaCloser to home, two

teams from the Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society competed last weekend in the annual Sproat

Lake Regatta in Port Alberni and came away with hardware.

The Tri-Port Warriors claimed silver in the Ladies' Gold divi-sion, while Namaxsala snared bronze in the Mixed Gold division.

Stock Racing

Tri-Port SpeedwaySeason points race

Saturday, September 20

Fast time5 (Donny Lawrence), 17.44

seconds

Trophy Dash 24 (Paul Weeks)

Heat 1 17 (Jim Swift); 5; 77 (Glen

Day)

Heat 2 7 (Daniel Hovey); 5; 17

Main event 7; 5; 17; 44 (Jared

Breitkreitz)

Day points5 867 6117 5944 4577 4224 19

Season points77 67217 56644 4247 4185 37724 33413 (Brock Shore) 302

Joy Zwicker of Port McNeill, second from left, standing, and Irene Paterson of Port Hardy, standing at right, were part of the bronze-medal winning Gorging Dragons Women's C team from Vancouver Island at the World Dragon Boating Championships in Italy earlier this month. Photo submitted

North Island Lifewww.northislandgazette.com Thursday, September 25, 201420

The team of riders departs Port McNeill in heavy rain on its way to Sayward in the second leg of the tour Monday morning.

This year’s Tour de Rock riders enter to applause at the annual Tour de Rock send-off dinner at the Legion in Port Alice Saturday night.

J.R. Rardon

A O’Toole

Rock n’ roadGazette staffGiven fewer than 40 hours to

leave its impression on the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, the North Island came through in its typical style last weekend.

From its annual kick-off din-ner and auction in Port Alice Saturday night to a rain-drenched departure from Port McNeill Monday morning, the tour got a taste of much of what the region has to offer as it commenced its 1,100-kilometre run to Victoria.

Actually, it got quite a few tastes.

From the seafood dinner in Port Alice to hot dogs and lumberjack-sized Subway sand-wiches in Port Hardy, to a barbe-cued steak dinner served up by the Rotary Club in Port McNeill, to Monday’s send-off breakfast at Port McNeill’s Legion Hall, North Islanders seemed intent on seeing all those lost calories replenished.

Of course, the reason for the tour is fundraising for pediatric cancer patients and research, and locals came through in a vari-ety of ways, from Frank Byce of Port Alice raising $1,038 to shave off a beard he has boasted for 44 years to Port Hardy teen Jodie Korhonen collecting $330 to cut off 14 inches of her hair to be used for a wig.

The riders, comprised of police, military and security per-sonnel along with several media participants, were backed by a sizeable support contingent as they followed an evening in the Port Alice Community Centre

gym with a 100-km Day 1 ride Sunday under a blazing sun. The first leg took them to Port Hardy’s Carrot Park, where the Battle of Britain commemora-tion was just wrapping up, and to the Civic Centre, where the North Island Community Band provided entertainment while gifts were exchanged. Local rider Tyson Richard of the Port Hardy RCMP and several others stepped up to have their heads shaved by resident stylist Liz Kufaas, and kids took part in a bike parade.

After presenting thank-you plaques to the Port Hardy Lions Club and to Overwaitea Foods for their support of the tour, the riders rolled on to Port McNeill, where the Rotary Club cooked up another feast at the Black Bear Resort and the community band rolled through another playlist as residents mingled with the visi-tors, many of whom had never been to the North Island before arriving to start the Tour. More plaques were presented to the Black Bear Resort and Rotarians on the Port McNeill stop, with a large canopy providing respite from the relentless sun.

Before their stay was over, though, the Tour participants got a taste of the region’s legendary liquid, as the sun gave way to the first big rain shower of the season for Monday’s pedal from Port McNeill to Sayward — at 140-km the longest single ride of the Tour.

Here is a small sampling of our images from the weekend ...

Phoenix Parish inspects the decora-tions ahead of the annual Tour de Rock send-off dinner in Port Alice Saturday. A O’Toole

From left, Tour de Rock Riders Chris Kippel of Comox Valley RCMP, Matthew Pidgeon of Canadian Forces Base Comox and Tyson Richard of Port Hardy RCMP belly up to the barbecue hosted by Port McNeill Rotary Club at Black Bear Resort Sunday. J.R. Rardon

north island gazette, september 25, 2014

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