north island gazette, august 12, 2015
DESCRIPTION
August 12, 2015 edition of the North Island GazetteTRANSCRIPT
G NORTH ISLAND
NEWS: [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS: 250-949-6225 SALES: [email protected]
2015 Port McNeillAugust 14, 15 & 16
TIDES OF CHANGE
• SINKING...A sinking logging camp is spoiling Zeballos Inlet.
Page A3
• ORCAFEST...See our eight-page pull-out for Orcafest inside.
Page B1-B8
• 360 ... Over 100 kayakers hit the water for annual Alert Bay 360 race.
Page A20
OPINION Page A4
LETTERS
Page A5
SPORTS Page A20-A21
CLASSIFIEDS Page A22-A23
August 12, 2015
1ST
PLACE2015
NewspaperExcellence
50th Year No. 33 Newsstand $1.29 + GSTwww.northislandgazette.comPublications Mail Agreement No. 391275
EJ Klassenad#66782787x2 process
Doctor retention an ongoing issueBy Hannah GriffinReporterAttracting professionals to isolat-
ed and remote areas of the country has always been an issue, whether they are doctors, teachers, lawyers or dentists. Many young profession-als will move to a remote region to gain work experience for a few years, but move on and put down roots elsewhere.
Access to high quality health care and doctors is a critically important need. For many people living in rural B.C. towns, however, includ-ing some on northern Vancouver Island, the difficulty for their com-munities to retain doctors can mean a lack of consistency in care and in some serious cases, doctor short-ages. While doctors can certainly provide good health care to patients they are new to, it can be comforting for some to see a doctor who knows their history and has a professional relationship with them, especially when it comes to sensitive issues.
“A lot of people enjoy being in an urban centre,” says Dr. David Whittaker of the Port McNeill Collaborative Clinic. He moved to Port McNeill three years ago from South Africa. He says that many people studying and doing their residency in the North Island enjoy it, but when it comes to living and working long-term, it becomes more difficult to retain them. While the tranquility and close proximity to nature may appeal to some, for others the convenience and variety of a city or bigger town may win out in the long run. Dr. Whittaker feels that Port McNeill is a good fit for him, and says that several things helped him form a connection to the area, including moving with his then-fiancé and enjoying the people he works with.
Sharon Mah, communications manager for the Rural Coordination Centre of B.C., says that isolation can be an issue with remote com-munities, and adds that one fac-tor contributing to longer retention
can be if the doctor is part of a couple, that their partner is able to find meaningful employment. In some smaller towns, the variety of opportunities for a partner may not be there, requiring the couple to move. Mah says some communities acknowledge how important this is, and make a conscious effort to ensure the doctor’s partner is happy in the position they work in.
Pat Corbett-Labatt, councillor for Port Hardy, says that while there are great doctors working in the town, she definitely thinks doctor retention is an issue in Port Hardy. “I think a lot of doctors and their families have a hard time making a connection up here because of the semi-isolation of the area,” she says. She says that the key is “hook-ing the doctors into the lifestyle of Port Hardy,” something that could encourage them to move here ini-tially as well as stay for a longer period of time.
Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen says they are very happy with their physician situation, with two local doctors who share a clinic/family practice and also have the help of a
locum. They have worked there for many years. The only concern Allen has is that Port Alice only has medi-cal care Monday to Friday, so week-end medical needs require residents to go to Port Hardy, whether on their own or by ambulance in urgent cases. With 600 people coming for the Port Alice Reunion weekend Aug. 2, Mayor Allen says having weekend medical care would have been beneficial. The B.C. govern-ment acknowledges the serious issue of doctor retention for rural communities through incentive pro-grams and bonuses that work to attract doctors to the less populated areas of Canada’s most westerly province.
The B.C. Ministry of Health said in a statement that they have one of the most comprehensive funding and incentive programs in Canada to encourage health care workers to move to rural parts of the prov-ince. Between 2014-2015, the B.C. government spent $100 million on incentives to attract doctors, and in 2012 announced $22.2 million per year to bring more nurse practitio-ners to rural areas. Other important
programs are the Practice Ready Assessment program, a pilot pro-gram for family doctors to assess their skills to make sure they are up to standard. If they are, they receive a provisional licence to practice. As of press time, 14 International Medical Graduates (IMG) family doctors are being assessed, and 16 more will enter the program in fall of 2015. Dr. Whittaker explains that this program is being utilized in Port McNeill, where two physicians in the IMG program have recently begun, and a third is set to begin shortly. Two are from Iran and one is from the Philippines, and they will all be in their positions for the next three years. Two IMG program doctors have also recently begun in Port Hardy, one from China and one from South Africa.
Another incentive is that doctors can also receive additional funds for working in specific B.C. com-munities under the Rural Retention Program (RRP), intended to improve the supply and stability of doctors.
Hannah Griffin PhotoThe Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre. Doctor retention is a challenge for many remote B.C. communities.
See page 2‘Rural Physicians...”
DEA
LER
#7
98
3 9045 Granville Street
250-949-7442Come see us today at EJ Klassen GM or check us out online at klassengm.com
0% FINANCING UP TO 84 MONTHS ON ALMOST EVERY NEW 2015 CAR OR TRUCK!example: 2015 Chevy Cruze A ton of standard features, 2 years no charge oil changes and 0% (O.A.C.) up to 84 months!
Payments from $9494
bi-weekly!!!!
e oil changes and 0% (O.A.C.) up to 84 months!
Summer Sell Down Event Stk # CZ6285
Continued from Page 1
Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Woss, Zeballos, Holberg, Alert Bay and Sointula are all com-munities covered under the RRP. Other pro-grams include a locum program that gives rural doctors leave when required, and a travel allowance for doctors visiting certain isolated communities to provide services.
This summer, Quesnel faced a potential crisis as the departure of mul-tiple doctors threatened to leave a big gap in their ability to provide emergency care for resi-dents. Temporary doc-tors are being brought into Quesnel to cover the period before more permanent replacements begin. Quesnel Mayor Bill Simpson says that covering the cost of housing and car rent-als for the temporary doctors makes it more
attractive for them to cover emergency care short term, as those doc-tors will still be pay-ing for expenses at home while in Quesnel. Simpson says that Quesnel’s population {10,000} requires 32 doctors, but they only have 23 at the moment. “It has become a bit of a critical situation for us,” he says, although he does feel optimistic that work with Northern Health to establish a pri-mary-care clinic means
that things are looking better for the future.
Some interviewed for this article say the broad range of duties rural physicians cover may intimidate young doc-tors or cause burnout.
“Rural physicians do tend to work more hours than their urban coun-terparts,” says Mah, as many have a broader range of practice and cover both an office practice, an emergency room and may travel to provide services to very
remote communities. For the last 18 months in Port McNeill, Dr. Whittaker and another doctor have been run-ning the ER, the clinic and remote outreach to places like Kingcome Inlet, with the help of a few locums.
Mah says this larger scope of responsibility can be a nervous point for some younger doc-tors beginning their career who are unsure if they can handle the demands. Mah says that while most of them probably can, a “spe-cific kind of student or physician does really well in rural communi-ties,” a physician type she refers to as a rational risk taker. These rational risk takers don’t have to have everything in place, are confident with their competence and know they can handle most things that come their way. For the things they cannot handle, they know they can rely on the support of their col-leagues.
“Rural primary care practice is pretty strenu-ous,” agrees Mayor Simpson. He says some doctors reach a stage in life where they wish to spend more time with their families, and the demands of rural prac-tice no longer fit their needs.
While the ability to retain doctors in small towns is an ongoing issue been addressed through various pro-grams, Dr. Whittaker for one enjoys working in his rural commu-nity, saying he values the ability to really see the difference he is making.
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A2
Hannah Griffin Photo
Amazing RaceMembers of the Quatsino Band cross the street by Carrot Park in Port Hardy on Aug. 7 as part of a professional development day with an “Amazing Race” theme.
Spinner Sports
3x7process
ad #7071539
By Kathy O’Reilly-TaylorEditorPeople cleaning up their yards in the Town of
Port McNeill will no longer have far to go to get rid of the waste material.
At the Regional District of Mount Waddington meeting July 22, Mayor Shirley Ackland told the board a yard waste recycling facility has now been set up in town “so people don’t have to drive it to Seven Mile {Landfill},” Ackland said.
The site is located at the end of Tower Street right beside the Public Works yard, says Foreman Glen Boyd.
“It is strictly for garden debris, grass clippings and small branches,” Boyd said.
The site has only been active for a couple weeks and “so far we haven’t had any prob-lems.”
McNeill adds yard waste site
Firefighting Funds
Part of the proceeds from the Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race salmon barbecue held on Marine Harvest Canada’s Hardwicke Island salmon farm in June were donated to the Sayward Fire Department. The $1,500 donation was a joint effort by MHC and the BC Salmon Farmers Association. The donation will help fund a new rescue vehicle required for the vast Sayward Valley. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Ian Roberts Marine Harvest Canada, Beckie Beck (volunteer firefighter), David Minato (BC Salmon Farmers Association), and John Hanson (Say-ward Fire Chief).
Submitted Photo
Rural physicians tend to work more hours
District of Port Hardy
2x2Permissive ex.
ad#6975047
Level 3 water liftedThe recent rainy weather has
prompted the District of Port Hardy to lift Stage 3 water restrictions and move to the less severe Stage 2 effec-tive Aug. 7. While power washing, etc. is still not allowed, people may use a sprinkler to water trees, shrubs, flow-ers and vegetables. Even numbered
houses are allowed to water between the hours of 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and odd numbered homes may water between the hours of 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Town of Port McNeill and Village of Port Alice both remain at Stage 1.
By Kathy O’Reilly-TaylorEditorPort Hardy will be celebrating
its 50th anniversary of incorpora-tion next May.
“What are we going to do about that event,” asked Councillor John Tidsbury at a recent regular
meeting of the District of Port Hardy council.
“Is the district going to take a leading role or have some citizens for a committee,” said Tidsbury, adding planning, and consider-ation of the budget, should begin now.
Hardy prepares for 50th
District of Port Hardy
Permissive ExemptionsProperty Tax
Applications for Permissive Tax Exemptionsfor 2016 will be accepted until 4:00 pm,
Monday August 31, 2015
Please see application requirements atwww.porthardy.ca
Allison McCarrick, Director Financial Services
by Brian KieranSpecial to the GazetteA derelict logging
float camp partially sub-merged in Zeballos Inlet poses a serious environ-mental and navigation hazard, but little is being done to remove it, says a Comox logger who has been trying to find someone to take respon-sibility for the mess.
Bill Pomponio, a log-ging equipment operator and avid ocean angler, says: “I have been try-ing for months to find someone prepared to get this sunken barge out of the inlet. The only folks who seem to give a damn are the Ehattesaht First Nations residents at Zeballos and the vil-lage Mayor Donn Cox and his council.”
Pomponio has photo-graphed the wreckage of the 30-man camp and he has spotted deadhead debris. A 30 cm wide beam, suspended just below the surface of the inlet, almost sank his fishing boat.
“This beached wreck is slowly destroying the
environmental integrity and beauty of the inlet. And, it has to be hav-ing a seriously negative impact on fishing tour-ism. I have called offi-cials at the Ministry of Forests and I have sent pictures and a memo to my local MLA, Don McRae {Comox Valley}, but nothing seems to work.”
Before it sank last September the float-ing camp was tied up near a booming ground. It broke loose, drifted around the inlet and came to rest on the shoreline near Zeballos Resolution Park.
T r a n s p o r t Canada Regional C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Advisor Jillian Glover says: “Transport Canada hired a tug boat to secure the vessel when it initially ran adrift. At this time, the ves-sel is not an obstruc-tion to navigation and the fuel tanks have been removed by the Canadian Coast Guard. As a result, Transport Canada will not be tak-
ing further action.”The Coast Guard
also put a boom around the barge. However, Pomponio says the boom has degener-ated and large debris is escaping into the inlet.
The Ehattesaht First Nation was worried about the barge as far back as 2011 because it had a hole in it. An insolvency receiver act-ing for the former own-ers of the barge even attempted to sell the vessel to the Ehattesaht for $10. The current ownership of the barge remains something of a mystery. The Ministry of Forests claimed
in a March memo to Ehattesaht Chief Rose-ann Michael that the barge is registered to a Vancouver Island doctor. The ministry’s District Resources Manager Romona Blackwell also stated: “Until the issue of the abandoned vessel is resolved under federal legislation the province has no jurisdiction or authority in the matter.”
“It’s very frustrating for the (Zeballos) com-munities that no indi-vidual or government agency has taken action on this matter,” Chief Michael said. “If there is a threat of pollution from the vessel, the
Canadian Coast Guard would take the lead in dealing with the pollu-tion threat or spill. Once the pollution aspect is dealt with, Transport Canada would investi-gate whether or not the vessel is an obstruction to navigation,” Glover says.
“Transport Canada”s position is that the ves-sel owner remains solely responsible for the disposal and stor-age of his or her vessel,” the Transport Canada spokesperson added.
(Brian Kieran is a Campbell River-based writer who contributes regularly to Black Press
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com A3
Port Alice 50th reunion thanks you
7x7ad#7111616
District of Port Hardy
2x2Grants in aid ad#6975071
Logging camp spoils Zeballos Inlet
Bill Pomponio Photo
A derelict logging camp in Zeballos Inlet poses a serious hazard.
Combined with the order that came into effect July 4, 2015, for South Vancouver Island, virtually all fishing in Vancouver Island streams is now prohibited.
Effective Aug. 4 through Sept. 30, 2015, all angling in streams and rivers in Wildlife Management Units 1-7 through 1-13 is sus-pended.
The closure has been put in place to protect fish stocks at a time when they are vulner-able due to low flows and high water tem-peratures. The Campbell, Qualicum (known as ‘Big Qualicum’) and Quinsam rivers are now the only rivers or streams on Vancouver Island exempt from the closure
B.C. government fisheries biologists are monitoring approximately 40 other key angling streams throughout the province, and if conditions warrant, additional closures are possible.
Angling closures are enabled through the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations of the federal Fisheries Act.
Fishing suspended
COMMITTEE & SUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Florence Nelson van Graven, President
Brent Borg, Director
Garth Borg, Director
Dugald MacMillan, Director/Master of Ceremonies
Tracey S on, Treasurer
Gail Lind, Secretary
Maria Farrell, Sub-Commi ee
Audrey Clark-Surtees, Sub-Commi ee
Cathy Anderson, Sub-Commi ee
It was an honor and a privilege to organize this event for Port Alice and the people who call it home
The Port Alice 50th Year Reunion committee would like to thank all the guests who traveled far and wide to attend the 50th Reunion. The committee would also like to thank and recognize the following businesses, clubs and organizations,
and the many volunteers who contributed to the success of the 50th year reunion celebration:Audrey Clark SurteesB.C. HydroBargain StoreBead LadyBlack Bear ResortBrooks Bay CableBruce InglisBusy B’s DistributingC.A.B.Canadian Fishing Co.Corrine TiberghienDanielle Martin Darrell McIntosh PhotographyDave Landon MotorsDebbie LongDollars StoreDorothy CousinsElena TravanutErnie DongEster McLennanEvelyn Hartford
F.P. FoodsFlorence Nelson van GravenFox Disposal Services Ltd.Furney Distributing Ltd.Gail Lind Gail NeelyGerry WatsonGlen Lyon InnH & R BlockHaida-Way Motor Inn HotelHardy Building SupplyHardy Buoys Smoked FishHenschel Fine ArtsHobby NookHome Hardware Port HardyIGAIsland FoodsJames Walkus Fishing CompanyJeff VeinotJim and Bonnie OverlandJoe Tiberghien
Julian JohnsonK & K Electric Ltd.Kal TireKeltic Seafoods Ltd.Ken Crouter & helperKerry ChristouKim ChysykKlassen GM MotorcadeLamare Lake Logging LtdLynda Banting & helperMacandale Rentals Ltd.Maria FarrellMarine HarvestNAPANeucel Specialty CelluloseNorth Island GazetteNorth Star Cycle & SportsOcean View Christian AssemblyOverwaiteaPeoples Drug Mart Port HardyPeoples Drug Mart Port McNeill
Port Alice Fire DepartmentPort Alice LegionPort Alice Lion’s ClubPort Alice Minor HockeyPort Alice Petroleum Ltd.Port Alice Thrift ShopPort Alice Yacht ClubPort Hardy Fire DepartmentPort Hardy InnQuarterdeck InnQuatsino ChaletR. & B. Falling Ltd.RCMP Cst. ParishRexall DrugsRichard WatsonRobert CousinsScarlet Point Seafood Ltd.School District No. 85Seaview School staffSeaspan ULCShirley Scott
Shoprite – Port McNeillStation 172 BCEGSSt. John’s Ecumenical ChurchStubbs Island CharterSupervalue, Port McNeillSwiftsure Convenience StoreTelegraph Cove ResortsThe Clothes InnThe Shed Outdoor StoreThe SourceThomas HuangTimberland SportsTracy RoperTrish WeaterallTru Value HardwareVancouver Island InsuranceVillage of Port AliceVince DevlinWestern Forest Products Ltd.Windsor PlywoodWinter Harbour Lodge
... And all out of town guest who helped
District of Port Hardy
Grants-In-Aid,Fee for Services & Honorariums
Grants-in-Aid, Fee for Services andHonorariums for 2016 will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Wednesday September 30, 2015.
Please see application requirements atwww.porthardy.ca
Allison McCarrick, Director Financial Services
VICTORIA – The first, and perhaps the only complete English-language debate in this long federal election cam-paign has helped define the issues, and the non-issues.
I’m not going to try to tell you who “won” or “came out swinging,” because this is not a sporting event. If you’re pay-ing attention in August, bless you, and you probably have a favourite already.
First, let’s deal with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s diabolical scheme to extend the length of the formal election period. This, according to national pundits, is an extension of his evil plot to attract more financial supporters than the other parties, and spend the money. In other words, it’s a non-issue and any opponent who dwells on it looks like a whiner.
This is the first election in modern Canadian history to fol-low a four-year schedule. National pundits spent months tell-ing us Harper was going to use a loophole in his own election law to call a spring vote before the economy tanked. Didn’t happen, and now the Conservatives are rightly under scrutiny about their economic management. Incumbent manipulation of election timing is over, and that’s good.
Scheduled elections by their nature create longer cam-paigns, as demonstrated in B.C. and the United States. So they should be conducted under formal campaign rules, which limit the noise of public sector unions and other special interests.
Another non-issue is the non-existent deficit and recession that supposedly grips Canada. On actual results, there is a slim surplus, and if – a big if – Saudi Arabia continues to depress world oil prices, there may be a modest deficit by next spring.
The Bank of Canada’s recent move to devalue the dollar has already produced a rebound in exports and tourism, which any government would appreciate. Have you tried to find parking at the mall lately?
Of particular interest to B.C. voters is the contest between NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. May used what may be her only national debate appear-ance to press Mulcair to oppose the TransMountain pipeline expansion project before hearings are complete.
Mindful of Adrian Dix’s disastrous 2013 decision to do the same in B.C., Mulcair insisted he would wait for the federal review, even though he considers it to be inadequate.
This is, of course, all theatre. Based on their actions, the NDP, Green Party and Liberals are all opposed not just to oil pipelines but export gas pipelines as well. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau wants to cancel capital cost allowances for liq-uefied natural gas investment that have been granted by B.C. and Ottawa, which could be a deal-breaker for LNG.
B.C. NDP leader John Horgan formalized his opposition to the TransMountain expansion last week, in a letter filed with the National Energy Board. But we’re expected to believe that Mulcair has a different position, for now.
Harper was forced to admit that his long effort to persuade U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline has failed, and the project will have to wait until Obama leaves office next year.
The debate also confirmed positions on Canada’s modest role in bombing Islamic State terrorist positions in Iraq and Syria. The Conservatives are for it, and the Liberals, NDP and Greens are against it. Trudeau set the stage for the contest in Quebec, which B.C. voters can only watch from afar to see if it once again decides the shape of their federal government. Trudeau pushed Mulcair on his cynical bid to court the sepa-ratist voters who suddenly swung to Jack Layton’s NDP in 2011. Like petroleum prices, it’s beyond our control.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected])
Jeff NagelBlack PressGas prices remain stubbornly high in B.C. despite
the slide in crude oil prices, and motorists are feeling gouged.
Gasoline is down only slightly from $1.40 a litre a year ago, while crude has plunged more than 50 per cent from around $98 a barrel to less than $44 in early August.
But petroleum industry analysts say it all boils down to supply and demand. Crude oil accounts for less than half of the end cost of a litre of gasoline, with government taxes and refining charges the other big factors.
“I wish there was a simple explanation,” said Jason Parent of the Kent Marketing Group. “There isn’t much of a relationship on a day-to-day basis between crude oil and retail gasoline.”
Expecting gas to move in lockstep with crude oil is somewhat akin to expecting house prices to follow lumber prices, without recognizing scarce land or an influx of buyers might have an influence.
Parent said crude and gas prices can go in different directions for different reasons, and gas prices in B.C. can diverge from what other Canadians pay.
Most of the difference between B.C. prices and the rest of the country is explained by the higher 17-cent-a-litre TransLink tax in Metro Vancouver as well as B.C.’s carbon tax.
Motorists are paying just over $1 in Alberta, a few cents more in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and $1.10 to $1.20 in most of Eastern Canada.
But even after taxes are factored out, Vancouver prices are 5 to 15 cents a litre higher than most other cities across Canada.
The reason, Parent said, is that Vancouver-area pric-es follow those along the U.S. west coast, where the wholesale gas supply has been constricted by refinery problems in California, driving prices up.
“Wholesale prices have been high there relative to the rest of the U.S. for a month now,” Parent said.
Some gasoline comes to B.C. through the Kinder Morgan pipeline, but the rest comes from Washington State or other U.S. refineries.
If prices were sharply higher in Vancouver than cit-ies to the south, Parent said, gas would flow back to the U.S. – resulting in shortages here – or wouldn’t be shipped north in the first place.
Another “huge” factor behind why Canadians in general aren’t yet seeing much relief at the pumps is the drop in the loonie over the past year.
Crude and wholesale gas are priced in U.S. dollars, so Canadians are paying with a devalued currency that simply doesn’t go as far as it did a year ago.
So who is profiting from the persistently high pump prices?
“Right now, refiners are the big winners,” Parent said. They’re running close to capacity, demand is up because of lower gas prices and therefore refiners can charge more than usual.
If crude oil prices get even cheaper – potentially as sanctions against Iran end and more oil pours onto the world market – there’s no guarantee gas prices will follow because of the refining constraints in North America
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A4
COMMENTARYComments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected]
A member ofThe North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at 7305 Market Street in Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
One year home delivered North Island subscription = $49.99 (includes GST PLUS Online Access!)For other subscription rates call the Circulation Dept at 250-949-6225
Follow us on Facebook: North Island Gazette
This North Island Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Canadian Media
Circulation Audit
PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy O’Reilly-TaylorEDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy O’Reilly-TaylorREPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER . . . . . . . Hannah Griffin
SALES REPRESENTATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel TamSALES REPRESENTATIVE . . . . . . . . . Natasha Griffiths CIRCULATION/FRONT OFFICE . . . . . Lilian Meerveld
OFFICE 250-949-6225 CLASSIFIEDS 1-855-310-3535
Gas price sticker shock
Sorting out federal election issues
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com A5
Letters to the editor
The goal is to publish every letter, so keep them brief, clear and to the point. Be hard on the problem, not the person; skip quotes except where readily confirmable; accept editing for length and legality. Include full name and home community (plus phone number to confirm authorship). Mail, fax, email or drop off c/o the editor by 4:00 p.m. Friday.
Campbell River MOB ad#70707347x2
process
Port Alice reunion a wonderful eventDear Editor,Regarding Port Alice’s 50th Reunion
Weekend. We attended this wonder-ful event and just want to say how much we enjoyed being back in the beautiful town of Port Alice and being able to visit with so many people that we had the privilege of working with and whom we count as friends. The Reunion Committee and the Village did an outstanding job of organizing
all of the events and we thank them all with all of our hearts. Thanks also to the North Island Gazette for the Souvenir Edition containing all of the history of this special town. We thank you all for giving us the opportunity to come back to the town that holds a very special place in our hearts and always will.
Margi & Bob HayNanaimo
MC8 Volkswagen
7x98ad # 7083234
process
Hobby Nook2x4
processad#6720721
CorrectionIn the July 29 issue, in the letter entitled
‘North Island’s unsung faith heroes’ a sentence was inadvertently missed. The letter should have read ‘In the warm glow of these memo-ries, I exclaimed, “Thank God for the nation of Canada that still protects freedom of association and speech! How grateful I am also, that in rec-ognition of this great privilege we still hold, our Filomi Days organizers have chosen to respect this right to public expression, and included the long-held tradition of an interdenominational church service. The Gazette apologizes for the error.
The Hobby Nook5685 Hardy Bay Rd.
250-949-6544
SPORTSTEAMSUNITE!!!
Look your best withteam uniforms from the
Hobby Nook.
Jerseys, Jackets,Hats and Much More!
Shop WhileYou Wait!
■ 3 Bays for your Convenience■ Friendly Knowledgeable Staff■ Loyalty Program■ Open 9am-6pm, including Sundays
Synthetic Oil Specialists!
Mariner Square Mall, Campbell River • #600-1400 Dogwood Street • 778-346-4111
*Finance payments must be made on a bi-weekly basis and cannot be made weekly. Weekly equivalent payments shown for information only. Limited time finance offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2015 Jetta 2.0L Trendline (#163VJ1) base model with 5-speed manual transmission. Base MSRP of $16,595, including $1,605 freight and PDI, financed at 0% APR for 84 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments starting from $68. $4,219 down payment due at signing. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $16,595. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. **Up to $6,000/$3,500 discount on MSRP available on cash purchase only of new and unregistered 2015 CC / other select Jetta models. Discount varies by model. ††2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD received a 5-star overall rating. Government star ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). Crash performance was based on a U.S.-equipped vehicle. Some features on that model may be optional or not available in Canada. ‡The 2015 Jetta was awarded a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). To qualify for a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end August 31, 2015 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Model shown: 2015 Jetta 1.8T Highline, $25,990. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes only and may include optional equipment. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Volksfest”, “Jetta”, “CC”, “Highline” and “Trendline” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2015 Volkswagen Canada.
We say goodbye to all 2015 models. You say hello to big savings.Visit your local dealership or vw.ca for more details.
Highline model shown
OFFER ENDS AUGUST 31
^CC amount shown
or getup to
Financefrom
$6,000^
0 for up to 84 MONTHS*
on selectmodels
CASH DISCOUNT**
on otherselect models
%APR
$34 WEEKLY
0%at for 84MONTHS*
Finance from $68 bi-weekly with $4,219 down.THAT’S LIKE PAYING
GOODBYE 2015 JETTA2.0L Trendline manual transmission
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A6
NOW AVAILABLEFINANCING
†
FOR 48 MONTHs
0
% in total discounts*
$10,000get up to
+
Wis
e cu
stom
ers
read
the
fin
e pr
int:
*, †,
Ω,
, § T
he T
rade
In T
rade
Up
Sale
s Ev
ent o
ffers
are
lim
ited
time
offe
rs w
hich
app
ly to
ret
ail d
elive
ries
of s
elec
ted
new
and
unu
sed
mod
els
purc
hase
d fro
m p
artic
ipat
ing
deal
ers
on o
r af
ter
Augu
st 1
, 201
5. O
ffers
sub
ject
to
chan
ge a
nd m
ay b
e ex
tend
ed w
ithou
t not
ice.
All
pric
ing
incl
udes
fre
ight
($1
,695
) and
exc
lude
s lic
ence
, ins
uran
ce, r
egis
tratio
n, a
ny d
eale
r ad
min
istra
tion
fees
, oth
er d
eale
r ch
arge
s an
d ot
her
appl
icab
le f
ees
and
taxe
s. D
eale
r tra
de m
ay b
e ne
cess
ary.
Dea
ler
may
sel
l for
less
. *Co
nsum
er C
ash
Disc
ount
s ar
e of
fere
d on
sel
ect n
ew 2
015
vehi
cles
and
are
ded
ucte
d fro
m t
he n
egot
iate
d pr
ice
befo
re t
axes
. †0%
pur
chas
e fin
anci
ng a
vaila
ble
on s
elec
t new
201
5 Ra
m 1
500
and
Ram
Hea
vy D
uty
mod
els
to q
ualif
ied
cust
omer
s on
app
rove
d cr
edit
thro
ugh
RBC,
Sco
tiaba
nk a
nd T
D Au
to F
inan
ce.
Deal
er o
rder
/trad
e m
ay b
e ne
cess
ary.
Exa
mpl
e: 2
015
Ram
150
0 Qu
ad C
ab S
XT 4
x4 (
25A+
AGR)
with
a P
urch
ase
Pric
e of
$28
,998
with
a $
0 do
wn
paym
ent,
finan
ced
at 0
% f
or 4
8 m
onth
s eq
uals
104
bi-w
eekl
y pa
ymen
ts o
f $2
79 w
ith a
cos
t of
bor
row
ing
of $
0 an
d a
tota
l obl
igat
ion
of $
28,9
98. Ω
$10,
000
in t
otal
dis
coun
ts in
clud
es $
8,50
0 Co
nsum
er C
ash
and
$1,5
00 L
oyal
ty/C
onqu
est
Bonu
s Ca
sh.
Cons
umer
Cas
h Di
scou
nts
are
dedu
cted
fro
m t
he n
egot
iate
d pr
ice
befo
re t
axes
. $1
,500
Ram
Tru
ck L
oyal
ty/C
onqu
est/
Skille
d Tr
ades
Bon
us C
ash
is av
aila
ble
on t
he r
etai
l pur
chas
e/le
ase
of 2
015
Ram
150
0 (e
xclu
des
Reg.
Cab
), 20
14 R
am 2
500/
3500
or
2015
Ram
Car
go V
an a
nd is
ded
ucte
d fro
m t
he n
egot
iate
d pr
ice
afte
r ta
xes.
Elig
ible
cus
tom
ers
incl
ude:
1.
Curr
ent
owne
rs/le
ssee
s of
a D
odge
or
Ram
Pic
kup
Truc
k or
Lar
ge V
an o
r an
y ot
her
man
ufac
ture
r’s P
icku
p Tr
uck
or L
arge
Van
. Th
e ve
hicl
e m
ust
have
bee
n ow
ned/
leas
ed b
y th
e el
igib
le c
usto
mer
and
reg
iste
red
in t
heir
nam
e on
or
befo
re A
ugus
t 1,
201
5. P
roof
of
owne
rshi
p/Le
ase
agre
emen
t w
ill be
req
uire
d. 2
. Cu
stom
ers
who
are
ski
lled
trade
smen
or
are
acqu
iring
a s
kille
d tra
de.
This
incl
udes
Lic
ense
d Tr
ades
men
, Ce
rtifie
d Jo
urne
ymen
or
cust
omer
s w
ho h
ave
com
plet
ed
an A
ppre
ntic
eshi
p Ce
rtific
atio
n. A
cop
y of
the
Tra
de L
icen
ce/C
ertif
icat
ion
requ
ired.
3.
Cust
omer
s w
ho a
re B
aeum
ler
Appr
oved
ser
vice
pro
vider
s. P
roof
of
mem
bers
hip
is re
quire
d. L
imit
one
$1,5
00 b
onus
cas
h of
fer
per
elig
ible
tra
nsac
tion.
Som
e co
nditi
ons
appl
y. S
ee y
our
deal
er f
or c
ompl
ete
deta
ils.
3.49
% p
urch
ase
finan
cing
for
up
to 9
6 m
onth
s av
aila
ble
on t
he n
ew 2
015
Ram
150
0 Qu
ad C
ab S
XT m
odel
s th
roug
h RB
C, S
cotia
bank
and
TD
Auto
Fin
ance
. Ex
ampl
e: 2
015
Ram
150
0 Qu
ad C
ab S
XT w
ith a
Pur
chas
e Pr
ice
of $
28,9
98 (
incl
udin
g ap
plic
able
Con
sum
er C
ash)
fin
ance
d at
3.4
9% o
ver
96 m
onth
s w
ith $
0 do
wn
paym
ent
equa
ls 41
6 w
eekl
y pa
ymen
ts o
f $8
0 w
ith a
cos
t of
bor
row
ing
of $
4,24
6 an
d a
tota
l obl
igat
ion
of $
33,2
44.
§Sta
rting
fro
m p
rices
for
veh
icle
s sh
own
incl
ude
Cons
umer
Cas
h Di
scou
nts
and
do n
ot in
clud
e up
grad
es (
e.g.
pai
nt).
Upgr
ades
ava
ilabl
e fo
r ad
ditio
nal c
ost.
••W
ith a
s lo
w a
s 7.
1 L/
100
km (4
0 M
PG) h
ighw
ay. B
ased
on
2014
Ene
rGui
de h
ighw
ay f
uel c
onsu
mpt
ion
ratin
gs. G
over
nmen
t of C
anad
a te
st m
etho
ds u
sed.
You
r ac
tual
fue
l con
sum
ptio
n w
ill va
ry b
ased
on
driv
ing
habi
ts a
nd o
ther
fact
ors.
10.
2 L/
100
km (
28 M
PG) c
ity a
nd 7
.1 L
/100
km
(40
MPG
) hig
hway
on
Ram
150
0 4x
2 m
odel
with
3.0
L Ec
oDie
sel V
6 an
d 8-
spee
d au
tom
atic
. Ask
you
r de
aler
for
Ene
rGui
de in
form
atio
n. ¥
Long
evity
bas
ed o
n IH
S Au
tom
otive
: Pol
k Ca
nadi
an V
ehic
les
In O
pera
tion
data
as
of J
uly
1, 2
013,
for
mod
el y
ears
199
4-20
13 f
or a
ll la
rge
pick
ups
sold
and
ava
ilabl
e in
Can
ada
over
the
last
20
year
s.
Base
d on
250
0/25
0 an
d 35
00/3
50 c
lass
pic
kups
. Whe
n pr
oper
ly eq
uipp
ed. TM
The
Siriu
sXM
logo
is a
reg
iste
red
trade
mar
k of
Siri
usXM
Sat
ellit
e Ra
dio
Inc.
$ 21,498PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $6,500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.
2015 RAM 1500 ST OR STEP UP TO THE 2015 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SXT 4X4
FINANCE FOR
@ $80WEEKLY≥
BASED ON PURCHASE PRICE OF $28,998
3.49%
FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
CANADA’S MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT TRUCK EVER••
RAMTRUCKOFFERS.CA
NOW AVAILABLE
CANADA’S LONGEST-LASTING DIESEL PICKUP¥
Starting from price for 2015 Ram 1500 Sport shown: $39,765.§
UP TOBEST-IN-CLASS TOWING≤
30,000 LB
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com A7
Bill Howich Chrysler3.5x14process
ad#7046799
About 20 serious dancers were among a group of dancers who spent two weeks in July learning from some of the best at Innovate Dance Arts in Parksville. A two week training session included some highly-regarded guest instructors. Centre row: Dario Dinuzzi from Italy and Heather Laura Gray from Vancouver provided their expertise to the dancers and one piece of choreography created by Gray will be presented by some of the dancers during the Helix Dance The-atre 2015-16 season.
submitted photo
Some gifted dancers who train in Parksville took their skills to the next level during an intensive dance camp earlier this month.
Innovate Dance Arts in collaboration with Helix Dance Theatre Society pro-vided an opportunity for serious danc-ers aged 12 and over in their Summer Intensive 2015 enrichment program.
Sarah DeVito and Deena DeVito-Carl operate both the Innovate Dance Arts studio in Parksville and the pre-pro-fessional dance company Helix Dance Theatre.
Four years ago they decided to take advantage of their professional net-work with the dance company and bring a wonderful opportunity to the Island for dancers wanting to push their artistic and technical abilities.
Dancers taking part in a two-week summer intensive camp July 13-24 had the opportunity to work with high calibre artists from all over the word.
Participants from Qualicum Beach, Parksville as well as Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Port McNeill and Salt Spring Island not only improved their dance skills, but got to train with some stars of the dance community.
Week one featured guest teachers and choreographer Megan O’Shea out of Toronto and Makaila Wallace who has been dancing with Ballet BC for more than 10 years providing their expertise.
Dario Dinuzzi from Italy and Heather Laura Gray from Vancouver, two high-ly sought after choreographers and artists brought their many years of experience to the Parksville studio in week two.
The dancers took part in a rigourous training schedule dancing daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day taking daily classes in ballet with Dinuzzi, and modern, contemporary with Gray.
Dinuzzi has danced with Aterballetto, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens and Ballet BC.
Gray has danced with Response Dance, Restless Productions & Dancers Dancing, as well as having great com-mercial success working for TV and film as a dancer, actor and choreog-rapher.
Although Innovate Dance Arts has some highly-trained permanent staff, DeVito said they are also committed to providing an exciting array of visiting guest instructors.
“This allows students to continually evolve as they master different styles, becoming more brilliant, well-rounded dancers.
“It also nurtures the talent of up-and-coming choreographers, as they create new group and solo work for our tal-ented students,” she said.
DeVito said providing exciting instruction is conducive to technical and artistic progress.
Helix Dance Theatre Society is a non-profit organization supporting a pre-professional youth dance compa-ny that encourages dancers to move beyond studio technique.
DeVito said Helix fills a void in the area by providing dancers who crave more of an opportunity to work in a totally different setting and express themselves through movement.
They seek out guest artists to teach master classes, workshops and set cho-reographic works on company mem-bers and this year DeVito said the girls were fortunate to have Dinuzzi and Gray as their mentors.
Eleven of the 16 senior company members had the opportunity to work further with Gray in creating a piece for Helix’s 2015/16 performance tour.
Through Helix’s generous network and sponsorship of professionals, the partnership with Innovate Dance Arts provided a summer intensive camp with outstanding instruction for serious dancers aged 12 and up as well as some memories to last a life time.
Young dancers enriched by Parksville camp
www.billhowich.com
2777 North Island HighwayCampbell River
1 (866) 938-0143
PLUS WIN INSTANT PRIZES!
$10,000cash!
Bill Howich Ron MaySteve Somerset Todd Chilton Gary SchellJames Adshade Charlie Kelly
Nick RoseKayla Greenwood Geordie CanartAllen Hemingway Judy DouglasVicki Little Sanjay Sharma
5.7 Litre, Hemi, V8 with Fuel saving
technology, 6 speed, Automatic
Transmission, Power Windows
and Locks and much, much more!
Ram SXT
WIN2015 DODGE
JOURNEY CVP
Stk # DJ1518
2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CVP
2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT FWD
2015 RAM 2500 ST CREW 4X4
$19,998 $19,998
$24,998 $43,495
Stk # DCG1530
Stk #JC1521 Stk #Q2X1510
The Fall Fair is hap-pening this year in Port McNeill on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the first fair in the North Island, and the com-mittee is planning on making it a great one!
There is lots of excitement planned, including a full sched-ule of local musicians, dancers and magicians for everyone’s enter-tainment.
The ‘Shining Star’ attraction is the Purple Pirate, who will be entertaining on Saturday afternoon and will also be min-gling with the crowds and playing with the children.
Organizers have ‘cooked up’ a new friendly inter-com-munity rivalry: we’re
holding the first annu-al ‘Mayors’ Dessert Challenge’ and are hoping that the mayors of each community (or Acting Mayors) will bring in a home-made dessert on Saturday afternoon for judging by the fall fair com-mittee out in front of the public - bragging rights to be held over to the next fair!
Organizers are still looking for helpers: helping with exhibit entries Friday after-noon, people to help sell tickets at the entrance, and the most popular job of all: judging exhibits on Friday night (Sept. 11).
If you are interested in helping with any of these jobs, please call the numbers below.
Exhibit lists and
booth rental forms are now available at the following loca-tions: libraries in Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill, the Port Hardy and Port McNeill visitor cen-tres, and the Hobby Nook in Port Hardy.
Parents - need a proj-
ect for your children for a rainy day (there might be another one) during the summer?
Pick up an exhibit list - there are hun-dreds of craft ideas for children of all ages. Don’t forget to take lots of photos over the summer as “they are
our fastest-expanding section.”
Forms are now avail-able on our website: www.mountwadding-tonfallfair.ca.
Please call Christina at 250-956-4400 or Brenda at 250-949-7778 for more infor-mation.
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A8
Do you have a story idea?Call 250-949-6225
Fair - Mason Jars and Shining Stars
The annual Fall Fair will be taking place Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 in Port McNeill.
Stryker2x4
tide guidead#7110540
Three Point Motors
4x8
ad#7082496 House visitor’s guide
sales3x7
processs
Gazette File Photo
Tide Guide: August 13 to 19
Marine Electronics & SuppliesStryker Electronics Ltd.6710 Hardy Bay Rd., Port Hardy, B.C.
Ph: 250-949-8022 • Fax: 250-949-80771-888-839-8022 • Email: [email protected]
Thu 0620 2.313 1243 13.8 1816 5.9
Fri 0018 15.114 0655 2.3 1316 14.1 1854 5.6
Sat 0055 15.115 0728 2.3 1346 14.4 1931 5.2
Sun 0131 14.816 0758 2.6 1416 14.4 2006 5.2
Mon 0206 14.417 0827 3.3 1445 14.1 2043 5.2
Tue 0242 13.818 0855 3.9 1515 14.1 2121 5.2
Wed 0320 13.119 0926 4.6 1546 14.1 2204 5.6
www.motorgathering.comThank you to all of our generous sponsors for your continued support!
Proudly Presents the 2015
Sunday August 16, 2015 11am-2pm
Register Today!
Registration Details:
• Register online at www.motorgathering.com• Pre-registration (Prior to August 12)
• $20 per vehicle• Day of Registration (On August 16)
• $25 per vehicle
Special Guest Judges:
• Rudiger von Koniczek - Rudi & Company
• Mike Grams - Coachwerks Classic Car Restorations
• Chris Yarrow - Owner of award-winning automobiles
Viscount Aero Centre 9800 McDonald Park Road, SidneyBeacon Aveune West off the Pat Bay Highway
100% of all funds raised go to three local charities.
AS P H A L T
P A V I N G
P r om ot i on a l P r od u c t s & G r a ph i c s
EXECUTIVE CHEF
EVENT RENTALS
Booking Deadline: Thursday, Aug. 27thCopy Deadline: Friday, Sept. 25thPublication Date: December 2015
?DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA
Call (250) 949-6225
A9Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com
This an acrylic painting, pulled from my archives, done on hardboard in 1979 when they were still logging Mt. Cain and the road was as busy as Highway 19.
Painted in summer, I originally called it ‘Dust unto Dust’ I still have it along with all the memo-ries of those times when logging was King.
I was totally fascinated by this period, when a young fellow with little experience could show up at the company office on a Monday morning and be reasonably sure he would be hired on as a choker man; big bucks for a young man!
Standing up on Mt. Cain, watch-ing the logging trucks seeming-ly coming from every direction, it would have been ridiculous to mention to anyone that this area
would be a good location to design some ski runs. Most folks wouldn’t have thought about it and, if they did, wouldn’t dare express that silly notion; everyone, except one, who decided that it was possible.
Jules Kapitani, who had been an avid skier, worked for the logging company out of Woss Lake. Jules loved this mountain.
When he saw some paintings I did of the lower part of the ski sur-roundings, which locals call ‘The Bowl’ he told me, “You know, Gordon, this is my cathedral.” For a number of years he did everything in his influence to make it slowly happen, along with much help from Canadian Forest Products. Today this same logging road is a skier’s road, because of the vision of one man with a dream! Now we need a dream: SNOW!
August 10-15
Everest Vacation Bible Camp will be held at the Port Hardy Seventh Day Adventist Church and Avalon Adventist Christian Academy. For children three to 12 and it will run daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Phone Linda McGill at 250-949-7515 for more information.
August 14Bake Sale/Lemonade Stand, Friday, Aug. 14 from 1 to 3
p.m. at Rainbow Daycare (beside the fire hall in Port Hardy). Money will be used to help purchase craft supplies, games, toys, etc.
August 14Don’t miss the professional production of an award wining
Canadian Play, A Mad Breakfast, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Gatehouse Theatre in Port McNeill.
August 15OrcaFest is happening in Port McNeill. Parade, children’s
activities, vendors, entertainment, street hockey tournament, salmon cook-off, show and shine, other activities around town.
August 15Baby Race, Gate House Theatre, Port McNeill 1 p.m.
August 15Street Hockey Tournament Port McNeill during OrcaFest.
Place and equipment is provided. You may bring your own stick.
Please supply your own safety gear. Team – four play-ers plus a goalie. Ages: 6-9/10-13/14-18/Adults. Contact: Jaylene Lancaster on Facebook or email: jaylenelancaster@ hotmail.com or phone 250-956-3500.
Registration is now also at Timberland Sports in Port McNeill.
August 15Salmon Cook-Off 3 p.m. Timberland Sports, Port McNeill.
August 17- 21Summer Day Camp St. Columbas United-Anglican
Church Port Hardy. Age five to 12. Contact Joy 250-949-6300 for more information.
July 31- August 3Port Alice/Rumble Beach 50th Year Reunion.
September 12-13
The annual Mount Waddington Fall Fair will be held in Port McNeill.
September 12Port Hardy Tour de Rock Gala, September 12th at the Port
Hardy Civic Centre, Semi-formal/Formal Gala, Cocktails 6 p.m. to 7 p.m, Dinner at 7 p.m.
Live band Crash Pilot, Live/ Silent Auction, 50/50, door prizes!
For more info call Lisa Harrison at 250-218-7158.
Karin Moeller& Sandra Masales
7190A Market Street, Port Hardy250.949.7231
www.royallepage.ca
Drop in to our office to pick up ourMLS Information Packets
for all North Island Communities.
Locally Distributed
8665 Hastings, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
250-949-0193 or 250-334-1666
Kevin McIntyre
HOT HOT SPOTSSPOTS
Marion Logan2x2
ad#7084723
Rico roofing2x2
ad#6898866
Visionslearning centre
2x2ad #7088107
Spinners sports 2x22x2
ad#7071515
A Brush with Henschel
with Gordon Henschel
Logging truck at Mount Cain
Canada’s Mortgage Experts™ BEST NATIONAL BROKER NETWORK
Expert Advice & Great Results
As your mortgage consultant, I want you to know that I
work for you!T 250-897-3550C 250-465-2072
Courtenaymortgagebroker.caInvis West Coast Mortgages
SERVING VANCOUVER ISLAND & REMOTE LOCATIONS
Licensed & Insured,Work safe certifi ed WBC,
30 years experience
250.702.3968
Thinking of a Career change?
250-956-0004#3B-211 Hemlock St. (Above Subway)
Port McNeill, B.C.
Accepting registration on Tuesday, Sept. 8th & 9th
Hair Artist: $9900Spa Therapist $9900
Nail Technician $4500Want to stay on the North Island?Join the beauty industryREGISTER @janice@ visionsschool.com or visitour website at visionsschool.com
By Thelma SilkensMuseum at Campbell
RiverThe Port of Kelsey
Bay, the Village of Sayward and the Salmon River Valley have a shared history, yet each has its own unique past.
The story of white set-tlement began in 1894, when a trading ship stopped at the native village of H’Kusam near the mouth of Vancouver Island’s Salmon River. Aboard as the trader’s partner was a young German immigrant, Hans Otto Sacht, who was much impressed by the grassy flats beside the river and the fine stands of timber beyond. A year later, Sacht returned to pre-empt land a short dis-tance up the river.
The young man’s instincts and hard work served him well. The number of settlers increased in the fer-tile valley and logging operators began har-vesting the prime tim-ber. Sacht had started a small store and as busi-ness expanded he built a larger one and added a post office.
The post office need-ed a name, so mem-bers of the little com-munity were asked to give suggestions by bal-lot. ‘Sayward’ already the name of the Land District, won the day.
Union Steamships called with freight, mail and passengers at a gov-ernment wharf built in a small bay north of the river mouth. Boat day was all important to the area residents, whose only link with the outside world was by water. To connect the bay to their homesteads the settlers labouriously created a road with pick and shovel, blasting out an awesome ‘Rock Cut’ that wound treacherous-ly around a steep bluff.
William and Imogene Kelsey operated a store and telegraph office at the wharf and added a post office to serve the bay area and outlying settlements. As a result, the bay was officially named Kelsey Bay.
Among the valley homesteaders were Arthur Henry and his
family. Arthur Henry was a versatile man who turned his hand to many things, and he kept detailed journals of life in Sayward for 17 years. The journals are now in the Archives of the Museum at Campbell River, giv-ing a priceless record of events large and small, from devastat-ing floods and fires to farming and social life.
The home Sacht built for his growing fam-ily was destroyed by fire in 1919. Only the kitchen stove survived. Sayward historian Frances Duncan, the Sachts’ granddaughter, has related a popular story that when the excitement abated, the oven was opened to reveal a batch of per-fectly baked cream puffs.
The agricultural community badly needed a road connect-ing them to markets on the south island. While they campaigned and waited, logging activity grew and when trucks succeeded railways a network of roads and bridges devel-oped. Finally a road to Campbell River was completed by connect-ing old logging grades.
Salmon River Logging’s ‘beach camp’ between Kelsey Bay and the river mouth included family homes for its employees. When forest giant MacMillan Bloedel acquired the camp, it became Kelsey Bay Division and the company built a town-site of modern homes and amenities for its employees. In 1968 the
Village of Sayward was incorporated as a self-governing community.
Kelsey Bay remained a busy port even after the Union Boats stopped calling. It became the link to the North Island with a ferry service to Beaver Cove, Alert Bay and Sointula. The
Island Princess loaded cars by hoist and vehi-cles being lifted into the air were a familiar sight.
A university student, Bruce Bendickson, parked his car at Kelsey Bay while spend-ing holidays at home on nearby Hardwicke Island. When it was
time to go back, he found his car missing. It was on its way north, mistaken for a parked car that was arranged to be picked up.
Borrowing his dad’s car, he carried on with several student pas-sengers, and his own car eventually returned from its travels.
When the rough grav-el road to Campbell River was finally upgraded and paved, the old rock cut was improved and a dock built for a large pas-senger ferry connect-ing Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert.
The Queen of Prince Rupert operated from Kelsey Bay for more than 10 years, until the Island Highway was extended to Port Hardy and the terminal moved there.
Like most commu-nities, the area has its
controversies. Frances Duncan described one that was ‘almost feud-like’ in its intensity. “In the 1940s I recall two signs on our gov-ernment wharf at the same time: one read SAYWARD WHARF while the other read KELSEY BAY (FOR SAYWARD). Feelings ran high and eventu-ally the SAYWARD WHARF sign went
mysteriously missing.”In 1970 emotions
again erupted when the Kelsey Bay and Sayward post offices were combined into one Sayward Post Office. These days Sayward and Kelsey Bay share the honours on several Heritage Trail signs that celebrate in words and pictures many people and events that have shaped their history.
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A10
North Island College
upgrading2x7
processad#7074850
North Island gazette
Notice of Service3x4
processad#7091626
Overwaiteaad#7110564
5x3process
Kelsey Bay and Sayward share history
Boat day was always a big event in Sayward as steamships put in to the Kelsey Bay wharf and connected the little settlement to the outside world. Here the Venture ties up in 1930.
Museum at Campbell River Photo NIC training gives you the skills you need
Train to be a Building Service Worker
Qualify for entry-level custodial positions in school districts, hospitals, businesses, hotels and more with subsidized programming designed to retrain workers affected by industry slowdowns or closures. This training is aligned with BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.
Date: Aug 17 - 25, 2015 Location: Seavac Activity Centre, Port Alice Cost: $425
ww
w.n
ic.b
c.ca
Register now. Contact Wendy Samaroden
1-888-293-3177 ext 7728 [email protected]
North Island - Central Coast Natural Resource District
Front Counter BC2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill BC
NOTICE OF SERVICE CHANGE
Due to urgent building repairsclients are advised to conduct all business
at the new entrance located at the rear of the building (inside the compound).
JOIN US FOR A Community CelebrationTO MARK THE BEGINNING OF OUR JOURNEY
tionion
Bring the family down to enjoy a unique interactive walk down memory lane, celebrating the rich heritage of this
iconic BC company.
WIN GREAT PRIZES AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR
1 DAY SALEWednesday,August 19th 12 to 4 pm
By Hannah Griffin ReporterAn Alert Bay entrepreneur is
crowdfunding as part of a plan to grow his business and stimulate employment in the area.
David Faren produces BC Bud Rub, a natural salve with a hemp seed oil base, almond oil, essen-tial oils and beeswax. Some use it for cold sores, sore muscles and inflammation.
Faren’s goal is to upgrade his production facility so that he can become licensed by Health Canada and receive a Natural Product Number.
Faren began an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in mid-July that aims to raise $25,000 by Aug 20. At press time he had reached $100.
Health Canada regulates the licensing and sale of natu-ral health products. All natural health products need to have a product licence, and the sites where the products are made
also need to have licences. To acquire a licence, the manufac-turer applies to Health Canada and gives information about the medicinal ingredients, source, dose, potency and recommended use of the product.
If Health Canada approves the natural health product, a licence and a Natural Product Number are issued.
Until BC Bud Rub receives a product number, Faren is not legally allowed to make claims about what the product can do. At the moment, Faren relies on customer testimonials instead of stating claims.
One mandatory step towards obtaining a NPN is for Faren to make changes to the facility he produces BC Bud Rub in.
This includes installing addi-tional sinks, buying a hand-cranked labeller, a date and batch stamper, a legal-for-trade scale and stainless tables and metal shelves.
Faren says the upgraded pro-duction room is the goal, but he hopes to make improvements to his research and development room which could be used for teaching and facilitating in a number of areas related to herb-al medicine compounding and product development.
Faren hopes to employ local people if the business grows, something he feels would be a big benefit for the island com-munity that he says struggles with unemployment and under-employment.
He says that growth could cre-ate several positions doing sales, bottling and labelling.
He also is enthusiastic about using products created locally, and feels it would be ideal to source beeswax and the essential oils within the area.
Faren says that because of the name, there can be misconcep-tions about the legality of the product, but he says that today
BC Bud Rub has a legal level of cannabinoids and could not affect mental function, even if a very large quantity of it were applied.
Crowdfunding is a way that individ-uals, business and organizations can use online plat-forms to source funding for proj-ects.
There are dif-ferent platforms like Indiegogo, Kickstarter and Onevest that help those looking for funding to connect to many people, especially if their page goes viral. Many crowdfund-ing ventures offer investors dif-
ferent rewards based on how much money they contribute.
Hannah Griffin Photo
Home Zone
7x8.5process
ad#6858895ad#6859624ad#6859667ad#6869972ad#6901659ad#6940341ad#7069476ad#7111373
A11Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com
Company founder crowdfunds for facility upgrade
David Faren poses with a jar of his BC Bud Rub in Alert Bay in May. Faren is currently crowdfunding as part of a process to obtain a Natural Product Number from Health Canada for his product.
CVW Metal Roofing
Email: [email protected] Website is cvwmetalroofing .com
Facebook: comox valley wholesale metal roofing
250-338-2775
Wholesale Metal Roofing
SPECIAL BUY on Roofing/Cladding Galvalume reg. price 2.40 lineal ft
NOW for small orders: 1.85 lineal ft ; large order 1.75 lineal ft
SERVING VANCOUVER ISLAND & REMOTE LOCATIONS
Licensed & Insured,Work safe certifi ed WBC,
30 years experience
250.702.3968
CUSTOM CABINETS
THE CABINET SHOP
Let us create beautiful, custommade cabinetry for every room in your home. Choose your style, colour and the perfect finishing touches. Our quality products and service are guaranteed.
423 Pioneer Hill, Port McNeill
www.cabinetshop-portmcneill.com
250-956-4659
email us at [email protected]
“For the best roofour quality
is proof”
250-230-7663 (roof)toll free
1-844-802-7663 (roof)
Carson-roofing.com
CARSONR O O F I N G
SPIKETOPCEDAR LTD.
check our website
www.spiketopcedar.com
250-949-1283
Build. Repair. Improve.HOME ZONE
Open the Door to More Sales this Summer
Call Natasha Griffiths to advertise your business here.
email: [email protected]
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A12
By Kathy O’Reilly-TaylorEditorA total of 105 pad-
dlers raced their way around Cormorant Island Aug. 2 as part of the annual Alert Bay 360 kayak race.
According to orga-nizer Luke Lessard, this is the ninth year the race has been held.
The Alert Bay 360 is an eco-tourism based event which encour-ages a healthy lifestyle and covers seven nauti-cal miles. Any paddle-powered vessel with one or more people is allowed to race.
“The number one fastest time ever was 45 minutes,” said Lessard, which was done by former Olympic ath-lete Ian Mackenzie, who wins every time he participates.
Every year there are cash prizes up for grabs for the top three male and female finishers in a single kayak. This year, for the first time, there was a prize of $500 for the first place finishers in a double kayak.
The Alert Bay 360 showcases not only Cormorant Island, but also the culture and wonders found on the North Island, includ-ing the Broughton Archipelago.
The event includ-ed a welcome from the ‘Namgis First Nation and following the awards ceremo-ny, there was a Big House celebration, which included a sea-food feast and cultur-al songs and dances put on by the T’sasala Dance Group.
Local RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard, Auxiliary Coast Guard, and many other safety vessels accompanied participants during the race.
Each safety vessel and event volunteer had a hand held radio to quickly relay any issues or concerns.
Lessard and Christy Taylor are the owners, operators and guides of Blackfish Adventures Ltd. Together they have 12 years of experience guiding trips in beauti-ful areas like Johnstone Strait, Broughton A r c h i p e l a g o , Clayoquot Sound and Gulf Islands.
The winners of the event were as follows.
Men’s 1st - Bob Woodman
(0:55:07)2nd - Derek Crook
(0:57:58)3rd - Walter Van
Bruggen (1:10:48)Women’s1st - Kathleen
Petereit (1:02:52)2nd - Zoe Norcoss-
nu’u (1:03:03)3rd - Annie Boulding
(1:15:12)Doubles1st Peter and Silke
Gumplinger (0:58:27)Next year’s event
will take place July 31.
Submit 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.
August 13-15Alder Bay
Resort annual fish-ing derby.
Starts at dawn on Aug. 13. Last weigh in at 3 p.m. Aug. 15.
Cash prizes. Hidden weight prizes. Potluck barbecue to fol-low.
August 15Baby Race, Gate
House Theatre, Port McNeill 1 p.m.
Prizes for the two quickest crawlers on the North Island and top costume. Call Jill at 250-527-0042 to register or for more informa-tion.
August 15Street Hockey
Tournament Port McNeill during OrcaFest.
Place and equip-ment is provided.
You may bring your own stick. Please supply your own safety gear.
Team – four players plus a goalie. Ages: 6-9/10-13/14-18/Adults.
Contact: Jaylene Lancaster on Facebook or email: [email protected] or phone 250 956-3500
August 22The third Rumble
on the Runway event put on by the North Island Timing Association will be taking place at the Port McNeill Airport.
Children under 12 are free, and gen-eral admission into the event is $5.
Concession and parking are avail-able on-site.
Bob Woodman crossed the finish line first in the 2015 Alert Bay 360 held Aug. 2.
David Faren Photo
Kayakers stay Alert for annual 360 race
Paddlers’ BarbecueThe Alert Bay 360 Paddler’s Barbecue was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 198 on Aug. 1. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Muriel Halle, Christy Taylor and organizer Luke Lessard.
Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo
SPORTS & RECREATION
By Hannah GriffinReporterIt seems there is a
fishing derby every weekend in the North Island. The fishing in this pocket of coastal British Columbia is internationally known, and it makes sense that competitions to catch the heaviest fish are as ubiquitous as week-end farmers markets in some towns.
A fishing derby over the Aug. 8 weekend, however was about more than just catching big ocean dwellers.
The fourth annu-al James Denton Memorial Fishing Derby celebrated the life of a young man with a fondness for the area and fishing.
Organizer Jeremy Sandeman says that James Denton was a wonderful young man who moved away from Port Hardy when he was a child,
but would return fre-quently to indulge his love of fishing. Denton passed away in 2011 in Courtenay at age 19.
Over Saturday and Sunday competitors fished in area 19 and arrived for weigh-ins at The Bait Shack on the Bear Cove docks. On Sunday at noon the parking lot was packed with empty boat trailers attached to big trucks.
Under an overcast sky boats pulled up to the red-roofed Bait Shack to weigh their fish caught in area 19-Hardy Bay-aiming for the both the heavi-est fish in each category and the hidden weight prizes. Participants hung out on the docks as boats pulled up, alongside two good-looking, shiny spring salmon lying prone beside The Bait Shack, caught by Port Hardy local Tony Kinley.
Sandeman says that
the event is a nice way to remember James by doing an activity he enjoyed, and added that although there were not as many fish caught at this year’s event, it was
still a fun weekend for all involved.
The competitors each year in the derby tend to be a good mix of locals and people from other parts of the island.
The weekend was capped off with a din-ner Sunday evening at the Port Hardy Rod and Gun Club.
(Results were not available at presstime.)
By Kathy O’Reilly-TaylorEditorTelegraph Cove was
the scene of the annual Salmon Enhancement Derby weekend Aug. 1 and 2.
Funds raised at the event are donated to the Kokish River Hatchery project each year, said Telegraph Cove Resort staff member Courtenay Guindon. The Kokish River Hatchery is a Department of Fisheries and Oceans-
licensed facility that releases salmon into the Kokish River.
Its mission is to recover salmon stocks to a healthy, self-sustaining level. The hatchery is operated by the Port McNeill Chinook Club and is dedicated to salmon enhancement in the Kokish River and it is operated entirely by a dedicated group of volunteers.
This year, about 150 fishers paid $10 to take part in the
Telegraph Cove event, which is held the August long weekend each year.
“We did raise a lot of money for the Salmon Enhancement program,” Guindon said.
The largest salmon was caught by Wendy Barry who reeled in a 20-pound spring salmon.
The largest bottom fish was an 18-pound
halibut caught by Kathy Owen.
The youth award was won by River Baker who landed a 21-pound spring salm-on.
The derby was just one of the events held over the weekend that raised funds for the salmon enhancement program. Over 100 people were at the auction held in the Forest Campground,
said Guindon.“We donate all of
the proceeds from the fishing derby and the silent auction to them,” she said.
There was also a barbecue, donated corn was sold for $1 a cob which raised $220 and money collected in the on-site showers was also donated.
The annual craft fair took place on Saturday.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.comA13
Athlete of the week2x6
processad#6856809
Derby raises funds for Kokish salmon
H o u s e V i s i t o r ’ s guide2x4processad#6961521
save.ca2x5
ad#7095359
North Island gazette
Smile of the week3x4process
ad#7093465
For sale at our front counter
ROLL ENDS
AVAILABLEFor packing, kids crafts, storage, and
a variety of other uses!
Annual fish derby remembers teen
Port Hardy resident Tony Kinley proudly poses with a salmon he brought in during the James Denton Memorial Fishing Derby on Aug 9.
Hannah Griffin Photo
Escape into Nature.
Vancouver Island North
2015 Official Guide
It’s Here!Stop by today or call for your copy.
7305 Market Street250-949-6225
Smileof the week.
New Port Hardy resident Rocky Skirving fishing on the
government docks on Aug 9.
In partnership with
Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums
through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!
1. Browse & ShopBrowse the mobile app
for your favourite brand’s offers, and purchase
them at any store
2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it
through the app
3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your
PayPal wallet
KRISTEN CLAIRKRISTEN CLAIR
ATHLETEATHLETEof the Week
13, was picked MVP at a men’s and ladies co-ed soccer tournament held in Campbell River Aug. 1 and 2.
Proudly sponsored by your Port Hardy and Port McNeill
SUBWAY® locations.If you know someone who should be the Athlete of
the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225
®2014 Doctors Associates Inc. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc. Printed in Canada. Canadian Version
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A14
blackpress.ca bclocalnews.com
Multi-media JournalistThe Campbell River Mirror, an award-winning newspaper on central Vancouver Island, is looking for a journalist to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms.
We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.
The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.
We offer a competitive salary and benefi t package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle.
Campbell River is a picturesque seaside city of 33,000 people located on Vancouver Island. It has access to a full range of cultural and recreational facilities and is home to the classic West Coast lifestyle of Vancouver Island and the northern
Gulf Islands.
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 B.C., Alberta, Washington, Yukon, Hawaii and Ohio.
Send your resume and references by August 21, 2015 to:
Alistair TaylorEditor, Campbell River Mirror, 104 - 250 Dogwood St.Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9Or e-mail: [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYREGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON
CASUAL CLERK/RECEPTIONISTThe Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) is seeking an experienced Casual Clerk/Receptionist to provide vacation relief and assistance with overload and project work.
Reporting to the Administrator, the Clerk/Receptionist provides reception and switchboard services as well as clerical and secretarial support.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of Grade 12 completion with proven experience in office skills and procedures, as well as demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service. Applicants should have a high level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Other requirements include excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize a varying workload with shifting priorities, and be detail oriented.
Please submit your cover letter and resume outlining qualifications and related experience by 4:00 pm, Friday, August 21st to:
Greg Fletcher, AdministratorRegional District of Mount Waddington,
Box 729, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0Fax: (250) 956-3232 or E-mail: [email protected]
Visit our website at www.rdmw.bc.ca for a copy of this advertisement and to learn more about the Regional
District of Mount Waddington.
BUSINESS FOR SALEIn Port Hardy
U-Brew / Thrift Store
604-323-6311
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Are you moving? Do you have
an art project? We have roll ends!!!
Various prices for various sizes at the
North Island Gazette. Come see us!
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
WANTED: PORTABLE typewrit-er. Box 695 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
HELP WANTED
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view. (250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com
OFFICE SUPPORT CLERKOFFICE SUPPORT CLERK
HELP WANTED
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
WHOLE DUPLEX for sale- 1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $199,000. Call (250)334-8474.h t t p : / / c o m ox va l l ey. c r a i g -slist.ca/reo/5142212729.html
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
3 BDRM Apts in Harbourview. $750-$800/mo. NS/NP, no partying. Credit check/ref’s req’d. Free grocery card/half month rent free with lease. Call Crystal 250-230-3375
HADDINGTON COURTAPARTMENTS
PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated
apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building.
Free satellite.Furnished suites available.
Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365
KINGCOME MANORPORT MCNEILL
NEWLY RENOVATEDBach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.
Newly furnished available.Free sat tv, over 300
channels. Phone Ron and Linda
250-956-3365
Port Hardy, BCWest Park Manor &
Lindsay Manor
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:
PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS
Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites
Gym & sauna on site Call for availability
Phone Rick250-956-4555
PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments. Competitive prices.
Call 250-956-3526.
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
TELEGRAPH COVE Studio - Furnished. Waterfront! Over marina. Comes w/King bed. $995/mth inclds hydro, water, sewage, satellite TV, parking. Available Oct 1. Lease. Call 808-283-8660.
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
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT MCNEILL- 3 bdrm in 1/2 duplex, 2 bath, all app. in-cluded. Great view. Showing by appt only. Leave msg at 250-230-2111. NS/NP. Ref required. Available now.
PORT MCNEILL: Large 3 bdrm,2 bathroom tri-plex suite. No loud music/parties, good view, close to town and schools. $750/mo. Avail. im-mediately. Call Oley at 250-956-2682 or John at 604-581-0574.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
PORT MCNEILLMobile Home Park
Pads for rent.Short walk to shopping,
school & ocean.$300/ month
Call 250-758-4454
TOWNHOUSES
PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new 3 bdrm, W/D, $825. Avail. Aug. 1. (604)418-3626, [email protected]
WANTED TO RENT
PORT HARDY-Wanted clean, quiet, dog-friendly, single ac-commodation or house share. Box 695, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
MARINE
BOATS
14’ ZODIAC infl atable boat, 25 hp Johnson, Highliner trailer (galvanized), $1650 OBO, call250-956-4763
www.localworkbc.ca
fi l here pleaseA single unspayedcat can produce470,000 offspringin just sevenyears. Sadly,most of them end
up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters orcondemned to a grim life on thestreets. Be responsible - donʼt litter.
Sex and the Kitty
www.spca.bc.ca
A15Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com
PORT HARDYBAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Trustee & HighlandMorning Service 11:00am
Plus regular family activitiesOffice: 250-949-6844
www.porthardybaptistchurch.caPastor: Kevin Martineau
11/14
NORTH ISLANDCATHOLIC CHURCHES
Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,
Port McNeill: 9:00amSt. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd.,
Port Hardy: 11:00amSt. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St.
and Marine Dr., Port Alice:Saturdays 5:00pm
Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10:00am
11/14
ST. COLUMBAANGLICAN UNITED
Reverend Wade Allen9190 Granville St. Port Hardy
Phone 250-949-624710:30am Sunday School and Service
Tuesday 1:00pm Bible StudyHealing service, last Tuesday
of the month, 7:00pmEveryone welcome
Meeting rooms available [email protected]
11/14
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill
(across from Firehall)Sunday 10:30am - Morning Worship
Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin
Cell: 250-527-0144Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org
11/14
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay Sunday Services - 10:00am
Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844
Warden Flora Cook250-974-5945
Warden Joan Stone250-974-2234
11/14
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor Okumu Lomudak
250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone Welcome”
Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups
10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7:00pm - Prayer meeting
Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education
250-949-8243 11/14
PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH
2501 Mine RoadSunday 9:45am
(Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00am - Worship Service
7:00pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00pm
Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.
For information contactPastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737
11/14
LIGHTHOUSERESOURCE CENTRE
• Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups
(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125
11/14
PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St.Sunday Worship 10:30am & 7:00pm
Tuesday Prayer 7:30pmMidweek Biblestudies -
Call the church for time and place250-949-6466
Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674
E-Mail: [email protected]
11/14
PORT ALICEANGLICAN- UNITED
FELLOWSHIPSunday Services - 4:00pm
1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice
You are extended a special invitationto share in our Services
11/14
ST. JOHN GUALBERTUNITED ANGLICAN
CHURCH250-956-3533
Email: [email protected] call for worship times
All Welcome175 Cedar Street
Port McNeill 11/14
GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village
(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath
10:00am-Sabbath School11:15am-Worship Service
Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell
11/14
North Island Church Services
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
INFORMATION
CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada-benefi t.ca/free-assessment.
LEGALS
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER WAREHOUSMEN
LIEN ACTThe following vessel (boat) will be sold or dis-posed under the ware-housemen lien act to re-cover costs. The vessel (boat) in question is a 1971, 34’,name Mt Shep-herd, serial # 63102525, registered in Victoria BC offi cial # 318633. Amount to be recovered is $7488.77 at the end of the term on August 31, 2015.This sale will take place at approx. 10:00 AM Au-gust 31, 2015 at Island Thunder Towing’s com-pound located at 1801 Twin Peaks Rd. in Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0.The owner is Isabelle Doucet (Dave Cote), 430-2nd Str., Sointula, BC V0N 3E0.This sale will be by sealed bids only (bids are to be in a closed en-velope only)
PERSONALS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSPort Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. Contact Ed at 250-230-9655
Have a problem with alcohol?
We can help!Alcoholics Anonymous
Port McNeillRick 250-230-4555Cody 250-230-4218
Mondays and Fridays at 8:00 pm
Room 3 at the Old School
TRAVEL
TIMESHARE
CANCEL YOUR timeshare. No risk program stop mort-gage & maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free fi nancing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Ex-plore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or online: www.dollarstores.com.
HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 re-fund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.
NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.
Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.
SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
HELP WANTED
DISHWASHER/DELIVERY DRIVER
NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Pizza House in Port McNeill is looking for dishwasher/delivery driver. Must be willing to work some weekends. Please apply
in person 1547 Beach Dr. or call 250-956-4113
HOUSE CLEANERfor Sr. couple 2.5-3 hr/wk. Careful and Reliable. N/S.
Ref. req’d. Apply to [email protected]
or Box 883, Port Hardy, BC
V0N 2P0
UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS
is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS
Wage: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly based on piecework earnings, 8-10 hours up to
12 if is needed, 30 -60 hours per week.
Important information:
Shifts of work: We require fl exibility on schedule as
hours of work can be: from 5:00 am to 1:00pm or
2:00pm, sometimes working until 4pm or 5:00pm is
required during summer time when production is heavy and overtime is available
Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@
pacseafood.com or call at Ph:
250-726-7768 x234
OPLACES F WORSHIP
MEDICAL/DENTAL
MEDICAL Transcriptionistsare in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com or [email protected].
PERSONAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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.
PETS
PETS
Wanted all white young female kitten. Box 695 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
OPLACES F WORSHIP OPLACES F WORSHIP
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Sum-mer madness sale!” All build-ings, all models. You’ll thinkwe’ve gone mad deals. Callnow and get your deal. Pio-neer Steel 1-800-668-5422www.pioneersteel.ca
OPLACES F WORSHIP
email [email protected]
Your community. Your classifieds.
TOLL FREE 1-855-310-3535
$30 SELL IT IN 3 OR IT RUNS FOR FREE!*Place your private party automotive ad with us in your community paper for the next 3 weeks for only $30. If your vehicle does not sell, call us and we'll run it again at NO CHARGE! *Private party only, cannot be combined with other discounts.
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND
ONLINEwww.
bcclassifi ed.com1-855-310-3535
WINNER!
BEST FURNITURE
STORE
SheldonSukhi
Carman
Mindy
Dean Patti JasonLocally Owned
& OperatedLocally Owned
& Operated
Jazz
AileenJim
2966 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay
250-334-0007islandhomefurniturecourtenay.com
1499 Island Hwy., Campbell River
250-914-5060islandhomefurniture.ca
We’re celebrating our
1stAnniversaryCAMPBELL RIVER COURTENAY
Futon King SizeBedroom Suite
Ashley SectionalKerridon
Anniversary Price Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price Anniversary Price Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price
Anniversary Price
Elite SectionalLeft Hand Chaise
Ashley Durable Fabric Sofa & Love
Ashley Dining Set with 4 chairs
Best ChairSwivel Accent Chair
Intercon Kona Dining Collection
Premier All Leather Sectional
Mako Solid Pine Queen Bed
Natuzzi All Leather Sofa & Love
Reg price: $3699 Reg price: $1049
Reg price: $4499
Reg price: $8549
Reg price: $3499
Reg price: $3299
Reg price: $899
Reg price: $1099 Reg price: $1299 Reg price: $6799
Reg price: $1099
Reg price: $999 $2241 $599
$2599
$3299
$1791
$1991
$591
$691 $599 $3999
$721 $621
Sofa
Love
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015A16
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com B1
2015 Port McNeillAugust 14 & 15
TIDES OF CHANGE
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015B2
OrcaFest Schedule1/2 page
ad#7090004
Orca sand and Gravel1/2
process
ad #7109421
2015 2015 Schedule Schedule of Eventsof Events
Friday, August 14th 7:00pm “Mad Breakfast” live play @ Gate House Theatre
Saturday August 15thParade marshaling @ Sunset School @ 10amParade starts @ 11am SHARPCar Show & Shine @ 10am-3pmMarket Vendors @ 11am-4pmGate House Stage & Entertainment @ 12-5pmKids Carnival Games @ 12-4pmKids Races @ 12-3pmKids Activities @ 12-5pm (INCLUDES Purple pirate, caricature, & magical faces)Scavenger Hunt 12-3pm sharp!Slip & Slide and Bouncy Castle @ 12-4pmBaby Races & Best Baby Costume @ 1pmStreet Hockey @ 1pmSalmon Cook-Off @ 3pmPrizes & Final Announcements on Stage @ 4-5pmGate House Movie @ 7:00pm “Tomorrowland”
Orca Sand & Gravel Ltd.
6505 Island Hwy, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0Tel: 604 628 3353
www.polarismaterials.com
Orca Sand & Gravel is proud to have contributed to the local economy for nearly a decade. Like itsnamesake, Orca aggregate travels the Pacific Ocean to be a critical component in major infrastructureprojects from airports in Hawaii to bridges in San Francisco and towers in Los Angeles
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com B3
Gazette staffOrcaFest is a family-oriented event cel-
ebrating the Orca in, and around, the Port McNeill area.
Orca is another name for a killer whale which is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member. They are also referred to as Blackfish by First Nations people.
The theme of this year’s Orcafest is “Tides of Change” symbolizing all of the chang-es that have occurred recently in the Port McNeill community.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 the main por-tion of the festival will take place with fun and activities for all ages, starting at 11 a.m.
with a parade. After the parade will be a fun-filled day
with something for everyone, including live entertainment, a slip’n slide, softball tourna-ment, show and shine, vendors, a delicious salmon cook-off, and prizes, just to name a few.
Culminating the day’s events, will be announcements at 5 p.m., a movie screening at 7 p.m. and a dance at the community hall.
New this year will be the Baby Race fea-turing little ones crawling across a stage to determine who is the fastest crawler on the North Island.
The event takes place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Gatehouse Theatre.
Orcafest - 3
Marine HarvestBarbecue3x8processad#7046799
Take in the events at Orcafest
Supervalue1/8
process
ad #7088602
20152015Aug 14th & 15th
UNICO PASTA
4 for $500
900g
Enjoy Port McNeill’s OrcaFest!
Port McNeill Mall 250-956-2881
for a delicious salmon barbeque lunch on August 15th at Port McNeill’s OrcaFest. All proceeds go to the Harvest Food Bank.
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015B4
orcafest - 4
Peoples drug mart1/8
processad# 7093295
Black Bear Resort
1/8process
ad#7082744
Island Foods1/8
process
ad# 7087588
The Shed1/8
process
ad#7087603
The town of Port McNeill, population 2,700, was origi-nally a base camp for loggers.
Port McNeill became a settlement in 1936. The town was named after Captain William Henry
McNeill of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s SS Beaver, the first steamship on the Pacific Northwest Coast.
Port McNeill was incorporated on Feb. 18, 1966, the first under the new Canadian Constitution.
Although forestry and fishing is still a good source of rev-enue for the community, over the last 10 years it has focused on growth in the tourism industry.
The Port McNeill region is the traditional homeland of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation, which has been here for as long as 9,000 years.
Aboriginal bands speaking the Kwakwaka’wakw lan-guage constitute a significant minority and form the major-ity in many smaller communities.
They imbue the region with a rich cultural heritage and compelling recent history best explored at Alert Bay, 40 minutes by ferry.
Town originally a logging base camp
20152015Aug 14th & 15th
1979 Nimpkish Cres. Port McNeill
Encorp Return-It Centre
250-956-3328
Food & Beverage Distributor
1979 Nimpkish Cres. Port McNeill
Encorp Return-It Centre
250-956-3328
Food & Beverage Distributor
Black Bear Resort
AdultsOnly
Fitness Centre
~ Pool ~ Sauna ~ Hot Tub
1-866-956-4900www.blackbearresort.net
Ride your bike in the parade
OPEN Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
(behind Subway)
250-956-2686
Broughton Plaza250-956-3126
ALS Hot Dog BBQALS Hot Dog BBQ11:00 11:00 am am -2:00 pm
Thank You! Thank You! All Summer stock 40% off
Check out our special clearance tables.
With your support we have been the top fundraising store 2 years in a row!
Broughton Plaza250-956-3126
ALS Hot Dog BBQALS Hot Dog BBQ11:00 11:00 am am -2:00 pm
Thank You! Thank You! All Summer stock 40% off
Check out our special clearance tables.
With your support we have been the top fundraising store 2 years in a row!
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com B5
Orcafest - 5
Community Futureshalf page
7x6.5ad# 7088609
process
OrcaFest in Port McNeill is the result of the community spirit of the Lady Lions and the Chamber of Commerce, who 16 years ago got together to develop a summer festival for the town.
Having witnessed the suc-cess of summer festivals in neighbouring communities they decided to celebrate Port McNeill with a late summer festival that would showcase North Island Community spir-it.
By 1999 whale watching had developed into a great summer attraction for locals and visi-tors alike.
Visitors were flocking to the community in increasing num-bers to enjoy a wonderful and memorable ocean experience.
The name “OrcaFest” was chosen to describe our com-munity celebration and with
the help of the North Island Gazette a new and significant North Island event was cre-ated.
A parade was organized and attracted many commu-nity and regional participants. Companies and citizens join in this kick-off event to OrcaFest.
Back in the day a beer gar-den, lemonade garden and potluck dinner were added. Today’s OrcaFest features a strong “vendor market,” music stage, children’s events and of course the annual parade.
Visitors, including visiting boaters from the marina, are welcomed with true North Island hospitality.
Now celebrating 16 years, OrcaFest, organized this year by a new volunteer commit-tee, reflects the best in North Island character and tradi-tion.
OrcaFest has a 16-year history
20152015Aug 14th & 15th
“Tides of Change”
Starting your own business could be the change you’re looking for.
We can help.1.877.956.2220 | cfmw.ca
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015B6
Orcafest - 6
Mapfull page
BUS ROUTE& Events
SALMONCOOKOFFAll prizes will be announcedon stage from 4-5pm.
1ST PRIZE is a 4hr fishing charter withMcMillan charters.
2ND PRIZE is 2 person whale watching with mackay whale watching
3RD PRIZE is a fishing rod from timberland sports.
Many more prizes….
INCLUDING THE RAFFLE WINNER FOR THE ORIGINAL PAINTING OF OUR ARTWORK.
1. Slip & Slide, Bouncy Castle, Carnival Games& Other Activities
2. CIBC Pancake breakfast. “Run for the Cure”3. Library Book Sale4. T-Shirts, Salmon Cook-Off , & Scavenger Hunt
(start and fi nish)5. Vendor Markets6. Baby Races & Best Baby Costume @ Gate House Theatre7. NISS Travel Club BBQ @ IGA8. Kids Races9. Gate House Theatre Stage & Entertainment10. Painting Station & Cotton Candy11. Marine Harvest Salmon BBQ12. Ball tournament & Dance13. Car Show & Shine14. Fish & Chip Special @ Tia’s Café15. Street Hockey
1
8
23 4 6
9
11
5 7
13
12
14
15
10
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com B7
Orcafest - 7
Orcafest Thank youhalf page
7x6.5ad# 7090017
process
hygro gardening1/8
process
ad #7093918
Kal Tire1/8
process
ad #7110501
20152015Aug 14th & 15th
420 Pioneer Hill Drive,Port McNeill
250-956-4407Hours: Weekdays 8 am - 5 pm
8 am – 4 pm SaturdaysH
Welcome visitors to our Welcome visitors to our Annual Orca Festival!Annual Orca Festival! Welcome visitors to our Welcome visitors to our Annual Orca Festival!Annual Orca Festival!
1791 Tamarac Street
Campbell River, BC V9W 5Y7
250-286-0424TollFree: 1.877.686.0424www.hygrogardening.com
• Indoor/ Outdoor hydroponic gardening• Large selection of organic fetilizers • Biological pest control• Free set up consultation
Gardening supplies
We guarantee the best prices - we will match any deal our competitors put out there.
Fast, friendly service - we ship anywhere!
Sponsors Other Contributors All Volunteers!& Committee Members
Thank You
www.northislandgazette.com Wednesday, August 12, 2015B8
20152015Aug 14th & 15th
NORTHISLAND GAZETTE
LIFE. COMMUNITY. PAPER.
WELCOMEVISITORS A part of
coastal communities
Cluxewe ResortFeast Buffets
RESERVATIONS ONLY MUST BE MADE BY 5PM 250-230-1006
MONDAY
THURSDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
PacificRim
Flavors
Every Evening at 7:00 pm
$30.00
MediterraneanSavory
Tex-Mex
IndianSpice
CluxeweBBQ
PrimeRib
First Nations
Feast