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Zach Giszas, 9, tries his hand at a perplexus maze during the Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society’s Science in the Park day at Deverill Square Park Tuesday. The society teamed up with Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture at day camps around town.

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CAMPS, EDUCATIONAL activities work to maintain participation levels. BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture is dealing with a numbers game when it comes to its summer playground programs.

While attendance at camps at Mansfield and Harewood Mining parks remains steady, the program at Deverill Square Park could use a boost in participants. “Deverill is not as busy as it used to be. We’re not sure if people don’t know about us, or whether the demographics in the area have changed,” said Deb Beck, recreational coordinator. “It seems to be more of a location where camps like the Boys and Girls and daycare camps come to

utilize the waterpark.” Overall, numbers are lower than last year, but it differs from camp to camp, said Beck. “I’m not sure what it is. Some people say the weather is better compared to last year and people have taken off,” she said. “Or it could be a lack of awareness. We have information out there, but where people are going for their information may be something we need to tap into.” ◆ See ‘PROGRAMS’ /5

A proposed class-action lawsuit alleging bullying and harassment against women in the RCMP got a high-profile champion on the first day of hearings Thursday. Valerie MacLean, an RCMP constable in Maple Ridge in the late 1970s and former head of the Better Business Bureau, said she’s joined the suit in an attempt to get justice and a fair hearing for the victims. “We didn’t join to be harassed or be humiliated or be told that our career depended on us being friendly or having relations with our direct supervisors,” MacLean told reporters. She said she complained to other officers when her supervisor pressured her to be “friendly” in exchange for advancement, but nothing was done and she quit the force in 1979 after he gave her a poor assessment. “Years later, nothing has changed,” MacLean said. “This systemic culture in the RCMP of harassment and not accepting these women as equals has to stop.” Lawyers expect a long legal battle with the RCMP on behalf of potentially hundreds of women who allege abusive behaviour by other Mounties while serving in the force. It’s expected to take until sometime in 2013 for a ruling on whether the proposed class-action lawsuit will be certified. At the centre of the case is former Nanaimo RCMP Const. Janet Merlo, whose claim alleges she was the victim of “persistent and ongoing gender-based discrimination and harassment” by male Mounties at the detachment and that the RCMP did nothing to stop it. Jason Murray, one of Merlo’s lawyers, said more than 200 other women – current and former Mounties – have stepped forward to join the potential class action since Merlo’s initial claim was filed. “We’ve heard from women ranging from constables up to the senior ranks of the force,” he said. “There is a common thread amongst all of the women who have contacted us,” Murray said. “They feel the RCMP has cultivated an atmosphere where discrimination against women happens where it shouldn’t and [the force] has not taken adequate steps to either avoid or fix the problem.” The initial day of hearings was procedural and no more dates are expected for several months while senior government prepare responses. ◆ See ‘MOUNTIES’ /4

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Suspect arrested in assault case A 27-year-old male remains in jail pending a court hearing after allegedly assaulting and robbing a 30-year-old woman in downtown Nanaimo. Police were called at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday by a woman who found the victim on Dunsmuir Street bleeding and in distress. The victim, known to police through Nanaimo’s sex trade, said her cellphone was stolen and officers called the number, convincing the suspect he was speaking with a friend of the victim. They arranged a meeting and arrested him at 7 a.m. Wednesday on Victoria Crescent. Wesley Allan Harker, of Saskatchewan, was charged with aggravated assault, robbery and possession of stolen property. He remains in custody until a court appearance Tuesday (Aug. 7). The victim received extensive cuts and lacerations to her head and was transported to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. She was released Wednesday.

Province seeks public feedback Public consultations on strategies to support a long-term vision of connecting coastal communities, whether by ferries or otherwise, get underway later this month. The provincial transportation ministry this week awarded a contract to Kirk & Co Consulting Ltd. for a community engagement program. The goal is to gather feedback and ideas on how to link communities in an affordable, efficient and sustainable manner. The consultation process, which will include both online and in-person sessions, is to conclude before the end of the year.

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andace Schule isn’t shy around cameras. “I love being in front of the camera – I always have,” she said. “My mom always bugs me – if there’s a camera out, I’m in front of it. You just have fun, flirt with the camera.” The 26-year-old Nanaimo woman will get plenty of attention from photographers this October after winning The International Bikini Model Search Contest, a semi-annual competition on social media sites organized by Paradise Bash Entertainment, an event and party-planning company. Schule, one of 12 winners selected from more than 400 contestants from around the world, heads to the Bahamas Oct. 11-16 to participate in a bikini calendar shoot and attend parties organized by Paradise Bash. “I was kind of in shock that I won,” she said. “I just wasn’t expecting it. Hopefully I can build a nice portfolio.” Schule, who recently left her job at a fitness centre to go back to school in the health-care assistant program, got into modelling on the side a couple years ago. She competed with

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more than 80 other models in the Tropic Beauty world finals in Las Vegas in January and then went to the World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s B.C. championships in June, where she placed

fourth in the bikini model category. With two stage experiences behind her, Schule feels ready for the Bahamas, where she’ll host events with the other winners, as well as participate in the

photo shoots. She is looking forward to the adrenaline rush she gets from being in the spotlight. “As soon as you get up there, all the confidence rushes into you,” said Schule. Patrick McKinney, owner of Paradise Bash Entertainment, started organizing semi-annual parties two years ago at different resorts, bringing in a slew of different events for people to enjoy, as a way of promoting his business. “We throw a huge party,” he said. “There’s events all day long, excursions, photo shoots.” McKinney added the bikini model search contest – the finale being the calendar shoot during the Paradise Bash event – to the party’s list of attractions about a year and a half ago. “It’s become a big deal in the bikini modelling world,” he said. “It’s turned into a great tool for models trying to get into the business.” Schule’s win earns her food and lodging once she gets to the Bahamas. She is looking for sponsors to help her with the flight costs and can be reached via her Facebook profile. For more information about the event, please go to www. ParadiseBashParty.com. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Man charged over grenade launcher A 28-year-old Nanaimo man was charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and unauthorized possession of an explosive device following the discovery of a grenade launcher in a Terminal Avenue motel Wednesday. Dustin Derreck Pacheo appeared in Nanaimo provincial court Thursday and was remanded into custody. Members of the RCMP’s South Island Emergency Response Team entered a room in the Harbourside Motel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, seizing an 45-centimetre grenade launcher that can be attached to a rifle barrel. Police arrested a 29-yearold female in the room, and Pacheo and a 32-year-old female were arrested a short time later on Comox Road. The two women were later released without charges. Investigators are still attempting to determine the origin of the launcher. Police met with officials from the Canadian military Thursday and confirmed the item is not part of their weaponry. The weapon has not been reported stolen on police databases. Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345, Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477, or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com.

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ence Centre, where he will talk about motivating individuals and leading a highperformance team. Cost to attend the talk is $20. The next day the ’Caps will hold a soccer skills camp for First Nations children at Merle Logan Field followed by a goalie clinic with Joe Cannon and

Marius Rovde from 4-6 p.m. The clinic is also $20. That night, Whitecaps team captain Jay DeMerit will be at the conference centre for a screening of Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story. The flick starts at 7 p.m.; admission is by donation. Vancouver Island Univer-

sity’s soccer program will team up with Coast Salish teams for an all-star game Thursday at about 4 p.m., following a youth soccer tournament at Merle Logan Field. For more information, please e-mail cdixon@ kwumut.org or call 250-5910933.

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Mounties challenging certification ◆ From /1 So far the force has given no indication it is prepared to negotiate, he said. “If the RCMP wants to fight tooth and nail, it will be a long process,� Murray said. “If the RCMP wants t o m o ve f o r w a r d quickly and make real

change, the opportunity is there.� M u r r ay s a i d h e was troubled by the RCMP’s “mud slinging� response to the separate harassment lawsuit of former RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Catherine Galliford. The force denied her claims of abuse and

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been heard in court and wouldn’t until and unless a class action is certified. “The RCMP has a responsibility to protect itself ag ainst unproven and harmful allegations, and those to whom the RCMP is ultimately accountable expect nothing less,� he said. “If, after investigation, there are cases found to have merit, the RCMP will give them the appropriate consideration.� Merlo worked for the RCMP in Nanaimo from 1991 to 2010. Her allegations include that male officers tried to position her next to an inflatable naked female doll that was kept at the detachment. Her claim recounts a barrage of insults, derogatory comments and sexual innuendo, sometimes with senior officers brandishing sex toys or claiming to her husband that they’d

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had sex with her. Her pregnancy was also fodder for abuse, according to the claim, which says male officers ridiculed her ability to do her job while expecting and that an angry supervisor yelled at her when told she was pregnant. Merlo claims she received unfair treatment – male Mounties could go on three-hour hockey games and got easier sick time and shift change arrangements than she did. Merlo alleges she was told to “forget about it� or “walk away� when she raised complaints of discrimination or harassment, which were investigated and dismissed.

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◆ From /1 The city will also consider moving a camp if residents show the demand is elsewhere. A program at Departure Bay was moved to Pawson Park at Kennedy and Franklyn streets because of demographics. “We need to find out where the young families are who would benefit from the program,” said Beck. But no matter the location, the opportunity exists for kids to enjoy themselves. “The beauty of our program is it is drop in. You can come for one hour, you can come for two hours, you can come for the full day or the full week,” said Beck. “The leaders are fabulous with lots of creative ideas and the program brings the sense of community back to a neighbourhood.” Morrell Nature Sanctuary is enjoying encouraging numbers for its summer day camps, but organizers have worked at building the numbers. “This has been our busiest summer in more than 10 years,” said Michelle Fitterer, summer camp coordinator. “Last year 350 kids went through the camps and this year we’re already at 522 with another month to go.”

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Nanaimo needs to push for the Nanaimo River Estuary to be included in the proposed national marine conservation area before the government finalizes the boundaries, a mid-Island environmental group says. The Mid-Island Sustainability and Stewardship Initiative has advocated to have the estuary included in the National Marine Conservation Area for Georgia Strait since 2002, but stepped up its efforts in 2011 when the government announced proposed boundaries. “We think there is an absolute need GOURLAY to protect the r ive r a n d estuary at this time,” said Laurie Gourlay, MISSI president. The group approached the Islands Trust earlier this year to endorse the inclusion of the Nanaimo Estuary and send that endorsement to the government. Instead, the Trust chose not to take any action on MISSI’s request. Sheila Malcolmson, chairwoman of the Islands Trust, said the Trust council received a staff briefing on the request in June, but no trustee proposed action so there wasn’t a resolution of support for the board to revisit the issue.

The Islands Trust staff briefing, prepared by trust area services director Lisa Gordon on May 29, listed a number of issues regarding advocating for the inclusion of all the waters surrounding Gabriola Island and the Nanaimo Estuary. Gordon attended a meeting May 15 with marine conservation area coalition members, which included representatives from Parks Canada. Members informed Gordon that busy harbours are currently excluded from the area and the Nanaimo Estuary was excluded under the same rationale. The briefing also indicates there are management challenges with including busy harbours and the total size of the conservation area is unlikely to expand so including another area could mean is a loss of protection elsewhere.

“At this point, we want it to move forward,” she said. Gabriola Island trustees pushed hard starting in 2005 to have Gabriola Pass included in the reserve, she added. In 2011, the Islands Trust also successfully sponsored resolutions supporting the national marine area during the Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities and the Union of B.C.

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lots of people, but that is not the direction our city council or port authority seem to want to take it. It’s becoming a place for smart business people to make money on poorly thought out expenditures, private closed door deals and folks who have no other place to park their insanely expensive yachts. When will we have a council that knows how to be transparent and spend the taxpayers’ money in the interest of the taxpayers? Come on folks, remember, you work for us. Sarah J. Clark Nanaimo

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To the Editor, This past weekend I was up in the hills after registering with the gate guard and following the rules to access the lake I wanted to fish. After reaching the lake, I found a group of people who were camping on the far side of the lake. For almost an hour while they were breaking camp, they had their ATVs, trail bikes with no mufflers and trucks all running and revving. When they finally left and it was quiet again, I happened to look over at where they were camping and saw smoke wafting up from a fire they left to smoulder out on its own. After 10 trips from the lake with the bailing bucket of water to the fire they left on the ground (not in a pit or even ringed by stones), the logs were cooled down enough that there wasn’t any chance of a forest fire. On top of this, they left what would amount to three or four large garbage bags of garbage, cans, gun shells and broken glass. After inquiring with the gate guards on our way out, they informed us that the campers had not checked in at the gate and had found a back way to the lake. Acts like this are prime examples of why TimberWest closes the backcountry to us campers, fishermen and ATVers.

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If you want to be idiots in the backcountry, buy your own chunk of land and go hard. But if it’s not yours and you’re trespassing to begin with, then respect the land, keep it clean and usable for other people and do it safely. Mark Fisherman Duncan

Carbon offsets plan won’t help emissions To the Editor, Re: City signs on to make cuts to emissions, July 31. News that the Regional District of Nanaimo and the City of Nanaimo are talking of buying carbon offsets brings the question, what is a carbon offset? Carbon offsets are a way of continuing to pollute while

ignoring the obvious solution – conservation. We will feel less guilty thinking our level of pollution can continue because we bought offsets, but the reality is that to plant trees to offset carbon emissions is deluded. First, huge tracts of forests have been logged to the point beyond sustainability, reducing the huge amount of carbon absorbed by these once mighty forests to a mere fraction of what once was. Second, how can it be possible to use the argument that planting trees will absorb more carbon than the original forests did while still continuing to pollute. The simple answer is to reduce and reuse the resources and conserve what we have left. Is it necessary for the RDN and the city to continue in the same old way of consumption when there are so many options available today to conserve? Carbon offsets only benefit those who market such schemes while raking in huge profits. The collective guilt trip will be placated, especially for managers and those politicians who will ultimately approve such hair-brained schemes while we all blindly go along paying more and more taxes to keep our collective dysfunctional, unsustainable system going. John Dunn Nanaimo

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February 20, 1942 - July 30, 2012 With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jack Gardiner, beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Jack was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and passed away in Nanaimo, BC. He was predeceased by his dearly loved wife, Lorna Gardiner, his parents Jack and Dolly Gardiner, and his sister Eileen Whitaker. Jack is survived by his daughter, Gail Williams (Rob); son, John Gardiner; sister, Jennifer Ogden (Don); brother, Albert Gardiner (Brenda); and his grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel Williams. Jack was a long-time member of the Nanaimo N i G Golf lf Cl Clubb andd llovedd playing l i every weekend with his best friends. He worked at Harmac for 30 years. The family would like to give special thanks to the excellent nurses, doctors, and staff at NRGH. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 1:00pm at Sands Funeral Chapel and Reception Centre. In lieu of owers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Jack. Sands – Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Receptionist Wanted at Island Veterinary Hospital in beautiful Nanaimo, BC. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. No previous experience required. Apply to Randy Langelier, Clinic Administrator at careers@islandvet.com

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Tech Asst. wanted at Island Veterinary Hospital to support the AHT’s and Veterinarians to maximize efďŹ ciency. The successful candidate will have previous experience handling animals and excellent customer service skills. Apply to Randy Langelier, Clinic Administrator at careers@islandvet.com

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We are a fast growing company that offers our Customers and Team Members a Family Shopping Experience. Country Grocer is committed to our motto “You’ll feel like Family.� We are currently recruiting for our Nanaimo locations for both a Produce Manager and an Assistant Produce Manager.

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La-Z-Boy, a growing, energetic furniture company, is seeking a Service Administrator in the expanding Central and North Island furniture market. This position is based in our Tulsa Road Warehouse facility in Nanaimo.

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REAL ESTATE

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CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

DUNCAN, mower, rake & baler, $3200. All in good condition. (250)-748-7266

COMPUTER PRO. Summer Sale! $30 Service call. Mobile CertiďŹ ed Computer Technician Senior’s: $25. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

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ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

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PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

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RUBBISH REMOVAL DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!� 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664. FREE QUOTES same day, rubbish removal, demolition. $50+. Jason 250-668-6851

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OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES; Same Day Rubbish, yard waste, clean up, etc. $50+. Moving, deliveries, demolition. 250-668-6851 GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

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CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633. HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112. MALTA. CENTRAL ISLAND moves to Victoria. BBB member. Toll free 1(866)224-2754.

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BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & SofďŹ ts, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601

14’ FIBER glass canoe, complete with paddles, $70. Call (250)758-6523. 3 OVAL wool carpets, burgundy, 91x152centimeters, $95. Call (250)751-3706. CEILING TO oor, adjustable metal pole for getting in and out of bed $99. 250-585-5963 HIDE-A-BED, double, excellent cond., green $99. obo. (250)754-3499,(250)713-7613. INGLIS WASHER & Dryer, white, excellent condition. $65/pair. 250-753-6932. LARGE COFFEE table with glass inserts, $25, La-Z-Boy chair, good condition, $30. Call (250)248-6846. MAX GAS power weed eater, $50. Call (250)933-3855. SOLID WOOD Ikea half moon table, 2 chairs, very good condition, $90 obo. 250-591-3037 TAYLOR MADE bag, full size, $50. Taylor Made putter, $49. Call (250)758-3410. TEA WAGON on castors, excellent condition, $27 obo. Call (250)753-4289. TRAMPOLINE, 40�W, heavy duty, prof quality. $300. new. Sell $99. obo. (250)753-3588.

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1 REBOUNDER trampoline, $200, 1 single bed and bedding (pine solid head board) $400, 1 Omega juicer (Model #8003) $250, 1 CPAP breathing machine, as new, $500, Royal Dalton china (Japora), 30 pieces, $500, 12 qt stainless steel copper bottom pot, $30. Call (250)933-3900. ALUMINUM SCREEN STORM DOOR $30. 33.5x80� (250)756-0137. DINING ROOM suite and 6 chairs, light blue and off white seats, oval table, buffet and hutch, medium brown, $375 obo. 2 electric beds, like new, feet up, heads up and massage, 1 with brass head board, $350 (ea). (250)246-9550. DUNCAN, ARUBA 5/6 man hot tub, 10 jets, cover 2 years old, new heater, pump 3 years old. In good condition. $500. (250)715-6491 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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PORTABLE OFFICES FOR RENT 10’ x 18’, 10’ x 32’ or 10’ x 40’ Multiple uses, w.room & A/C, on steel skids, built to code. Call Al at 250-951-9957 for details. Will deliver.

CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. 250-586-8444. http://propertyguys.com/ property/index/id/65990

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, situated on own land in Coop Park. 2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses. Will also trade in Nanaimo. (250)738-0248

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SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462 after Aug 1, 250 758-0121.

Ladysmith: $397,000. 463 Battie Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2794 sq.ft. home. Level entry, can be suited. Numerous upgrades. 2 gas ďŹ replaces, BBQ hook-up. Mature garden, inground sprinklers. Immaculate. Ph: 250-245-8840 or email: malcodon@shaw.ca

SKY DOG Travel Kennel, extra large, 40�x27�x80�, regular cost $299, asking $150. Professional leather foldable carry massage table, face hole, body balanced, excellent condition, regular $800 and asking $400. Call (250)756-1167.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

2-BDRM North Nanaimo Patio Home $223,333. Quiet complex, low strata fees, no age restrictions. Completely renovated end-unit. For more details contact (250) 933-5566 or patiohome333@shaw.ca

2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on CorďŹ eld in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900. Ph: 250 586 6444. 3BDRM, 2BATH upstairs; 2bdrm legal suite downstairs. Everything brand new from roof to oor. Close to schools, shopping centre and all amenities. Only $299,900 ďŹ rm, for quick sale. (250)6180535 or 250-618-6814 CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Reduced to sell $378,800. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.

NEWLY RENOVATED 2bdrm Rancher centrally located, Jinglepot (Nanaimo) area. Open concept kitchen leading into beautiful sun room. Gas FP and new HW tank. Single car garage with additional storage area. $339,000. 1 (250)7582294 or 250-754-6214 Lv.Msg.

OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEW Nanoose Bay $349,000. 2348 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family rm, sunroom, walk in pantry. AC/DC chair lift. New ductless A/C & heat pumps & 2 gas f/p. Lrg lot. Close to shopping, school & golf. 250-468-7082 or 250-757-8712.

Old Orchard Character Home. 2,200 sq.ft. 3-4 bdrms, 2 ba., wood heat/gas burning furnace. Original hardwood & tile. $529,000 call 250-338-5051 judithannetal@yahoo.com

TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home. Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184

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40 ft Park Model in year round park in Parksville. Add on room & patio, carport & shed. Pad rent includes cable & wi-ďŹ . Call 250-951-4902 $469,900. 507 Louise Road, Ladysmith. 5+ bdrm, 3 bath, 3690 sq. ft. Oceanview, level entry, sunlit bsmt, suite potential, dbl. garage. 250-246-0159

MOVE IN READY $243,900. 1704 McPhee Ave., Courtenay BC. 3 bdrm, 1 bath w/all updates. Open concept, original hardwood oors, beautiful garden beds, fully fenced back yard, 2 out buildings for storage. A MUST SEE! C 250897-9934 or H 250334-3799

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DEERWOOD PLACE Estates Home in 55+ park, 1050sq.ft. 2bdrm, 2bath, den. Heat pump, granite counter plus garage. 6yrs. old. $209.900. (250)751-1680

GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style (Nanaimo), original stain glass, ďŹ r rs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sqft main r, 3 stories. $369,900. 250-716-9340.

HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older home, lots of updates since 2008. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. 2288sq.ft., 10,000 sq.ft. lot. Has rented for $2000/mth. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: (250)7406803 or (250)619-7650.

LADYSMITH. NEW 4 bdrm/2 bath with legal 1 bdrm suite. Many upgrades. Includes 11 appliances. Fully landscaped, New Home Warranty. $369,900. 1120 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353, 250-714-2746

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Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $619,000. Phone 250743-3537. Realtors welcomed

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#116 - 550 Bradly- 2 bdrms, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1691 & 1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1BDRM, 1BATH, Hospital district, on bus route. N/P, N/S. Heat/hot water incl. Ref. Req. $625. (250)585-4014. 25 PRYDE Ave. 1-bdrm grnd level townhouse, $650. Avail Sept. 1st. (250)756-4728. 3185 BARONS Rd- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & 800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Avenue2 bdrms, $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL NANAIMO 2 Bdrm Apts near waterfront, ocean/mtn views, new laminate/appls. Adult oriented, free heat. $850 mo. 250-753-7457. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.

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DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping. From $690 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. HOSPITAL AREAlrg 1 bdrm- $700. Free heat/hot water, close to amenities & transit,walking distance to the new Country Grocer, W/C access, laundry onsite, non smoking suites, no pets. Call onsite Manager at 250-716-3305.

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NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm $650. Bachelor $575. Close to ferry & harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, sauna. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. Mark/Don 250-753-8633 NORTH END- Spacious 1 bdrm, $900 inclds all utils+ cable. NS/NP. Avail Sept 1. Call (250)756-3096 after 6pm.

SPACE FOR RENT 694 s/ft. Contact Shauneen or John @ 250-248-3713, ex: 2 then 1. or email: admin@creekhouseresort.com

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CHASE RIVER: 2 bdrm sxs duplex. F/S, W/D. References req’d. $850. (250) 716-3524.

NANAIMO: 3BDRM Rancher duplex. Lrg kitchen with pantry, lots of storage, screens, fenced private yard, lrg patio, parking. Close to school, bus, recreation & shopping. N/S. Small dog considered. $1000. /mo. Avail now. (250)758-9745

NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002

NANAIMO (UNIVERSITY Heights) 3bdrm SxS, 2bath, laundry & utility rooms, W/D if required, fenced yard, F/S, new paint/carpet, carport. Walking distance to mall & bus. N/S, cat ok. $1045/mo. (250)741-1383 (250)727-5687

NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available immed, Aug. 15 & Sept. 1/12. Hot water included, on bus route. $525/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411. NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

N NANAIMO: Clean 3-bdrm + den. 4 appls, carport, fenced yard, close to Woodgrove Mall, Superstore, lake, schools & bus. New paint. Quiet. Refs. Aug. 1. $1085. 250-751-5257.

NANAIMO OCEAN view Downtown. 1 bdrm + den. Senior friendly, secure parking. 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease req’d. NS/NP. $950. Avail now. 250-591-8886.

SXS DUPLEX - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fresh, clean, schools close. Avail Aug 1. $995/mo. NS/NP. Call 250-758-4871.

N. NANAIMO: Quiet roomy updated 1 bdrm condo, close to shopping, bus route. Overlooking forest. $700. NS/NP, ref’s/ lease. (250)245-0576.

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METRAL AREA: Lge 4 B/R fenced yard, dble carport, F/S. 5350 Dunster Rd. Avail Aug 1. $1250/mth 758-6107 to view

CINNIBAR VALLEY- 2-bdrm, 4 appls. N/S, sm pet. Parking. Refs. $925/mo. incl. util/internet. (250)740-0045 after 5pm. C. NANAIMO: Very spacious, clean 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Own W/D, private entr, incls utils, 2 minute walk to major bus route. NS/NP. $700 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-667-1221. HAMMOND BAY area, new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, sep ent, N/P, N/S, laundry & hydro incl’d. Avail Sept. 1, $700 mo, 250-729-0313. HOSPITAL AREA. 2-bdrm garden suite. Priv. yard. F/S. New oors, bathrm, W/D. N/S, small pet OK. $700. 1-778866-8251 or 1-250-378-2151. LONG LAKE Waterfront. 1Bdrm Executive suite - private entr. Newly painted - new carpets & oors - very clean, bright, quiet - Inclds W/D, F/S & utils - N/P, N/S. Aug 1st. $895. 250-758-4871. N. NANAIMO: 1 bdrm basement suite. Close to Woodgrove. Separate entry, F/S. $750/mo. NS/NP, avail. Aug. 1st. (250)758-6933. N. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. New washer & dryer. NS/NP. Refs req. $950/M. utils/cable/hydro incl. 250-390-4692. NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861.

NANAIMO- (1537 White St) newly reno’d 2 bdrms, 1 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W. N/S inside. $950+ utils. Refs req’d. Avail Sept 1. Call 250-755-1992.

NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Sept. 1). 250-729-8969.

LADYSMITHINCREDIBLE ocean views, executive style condo. Adult orientated, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, priv ent, gas F/P, renos, single garage. $995. (250)245-1342.

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HOMES FOR RENT 24 WAKESIAH Avenue- 3 bdrms, $925. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 40 ROBARTS St- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $975. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 872 PARK Avenue- 3 bdrms, $1095. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DEERWOOD PLACE Estates 55+ park, 2bdrm, 2bath, 960 sq.ft. $850/mo. References Required. (250)751-1680

1091 SILVER Mountain Dr- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2BDRM BSMNT. Newly reno’d. Near VIU. N/P-N/S. Rent neg. 250-591-4141 / 667-2139 6583 JENKINS Rd- 2 bdrms, $725. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 870 KENTWOOD- 1 bdrm, $600. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2-bdrm bsmnt suite $1050. includes utils. Bright & clean. Avail Sept. 1st. (250)716-1618.

NORTH NANAIMO- 1, 2 or 3 bdrm option, grd level, modern new home w/separate entry, priv backyard, quiet beautiful location, inclds heat, hydro, shared W/D. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Avail immed. $750 mo + cable. Call (250)667-1551. 2nd bdrm $150 or 3rd bdrm option for $150 more.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin

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OCEAN VIEW, 1brm large suite in Hammond Bay/Oakridge area. Close to lifestyle gym. Nice & clean. 1 person only. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. $750 incl utils/cable. (250)758-5034. S. NANAIMO 2bdrm lower suite. NP, NS. Heat, hydro, FS incl’d. $850/month. Ref’s. (250)591-6916, 250-816-0085

1991 LEXUS LS 400, loaded. Excellent Condition. One Owner; all records. $4,500. (250)468-9782

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SPORTS & IMPORTS

2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 733 FITZWILLIAM St- 2 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com Aug1 VIU area furn. 1bdrm, private entry, deck, F/S, DW, shared laundry. $650 incl. utils/ internet/ cable. N/S, N/P. (250)753-5066 after 5pm. HOSPITAL AREA, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Close to hospital & shopping. N/S, N/P, $1200./mo + utils. Avail now. 250-756-6172 or 250-619-5446. OLD CITY QUARTER: We;ll hold for start of school. Lge 2bdrm No Smokers, N/P, $850 Util incl. (250)753-3337

2010 SUBARU Outback AWD, PZEV, Moonroof, 35,000 miles, ext. Warranty. $25,000. Call 250-248-6344.

TOWNHOUSES 12-1600 MOREY- 3 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1993 BUICK Regal, 4dr, Auto, green exterior, leather interior. air, power package, 100,000K. Very good condition. $3,500 obo. (250)618-6685

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4 doors, gray, 4 cylinder, good condition. Family owned car for 20 years. $1800 obo.

2003 MINI Cooper S, green with Union Jack roof. Many John Cooper Works upgrades. Low mileage. Immaculate. $13,500 OBO. 250-923-8664. Email: dhay@telus.net 2000 Komfort 5th Wheel, 21.5 ft. Sofa slide, solar, lg dbl sink, lg fr/fzr, full bath, 4 holding tanks, micro, A/C, hitch incl’d. $11,000 obo, 250-248-9343

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1998 LINCOLN Town car, Signature series, pearl white colour, 165 km, fully loaded, very good condition. out of province vehicle inspection completed. Asking $8,000.(250)758-3831.

MERCEDES 1993, grey, 300E, auto, under 200,000 K, leather, needs news tires. $3,400. (250)597-3456 Maple Bay area.

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Dr. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $3200 obo. 250-618-3147

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2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $14,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

29 FT Landau Model. No slides. 107 K. Well taken care of with good brakes and tires and smooth suspension. Batteries all good. Nice Stereo/Dvd Player and 22 inch Lcd, 4kw Onan Genset, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, microwave and A/C. Stand up shower. Ford V-10 and ready for Summer! Asking $18,000 obo. Call Pete 250-756-2698 or Andy 1-778-835-7058.

2002 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 door, auto/pwr/a/c, 123,000km Snow tires & all weather incl. Very good condition. $3900. Call 250-586-5202

2007 HD Ultra Classic, with all the bells & whistles. 96 cu in motor, 6 spd trans, full 4 speaker Harmon Kardon AMFM stereo with rider/passenger intercom, MP3 CD player, CB radio, cruise control, heated grips, too much to list! 18,500 kms, $18,900 obo. Call (250)748-9251 Duncan.

1987 TOYOTA SUPRA, 5 spd, 2 dr, black, black leather intertior, gas miser. Brakes just done. $1250 obo. (250)7097917

2009 PT CRUISER, ex cond, 55km, auto, pw, a/c, White, well maintained. Motivated must sell. $10,900. 250-7324866

1995 CHEV SILVERADO TURBO DIESEL 4x4 Extended cab, long box, new batteries, good rubber, no rust. 271,000 km, runs like a clock. $4500. Serious calls only Call (250)756-2388.

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1982 18 1/2’ Travelaire in perfect working condition. Double axel. $3000. Please call (250)203-9122 1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $13,000. (250) 748-3539

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1997 JEEP T.J. 4 cyl, 5 speed, new top, clean, no off road. Bright red w/ black trim & grey interior. Asking $6800. Call 250-338-4888.

2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Sedan - Blue, 4 door. 91,500 km. Asking $4200 obo. 250758-6665

1980 RARE Pontiac Phoenix, only 80,000k, 2 previous owners. Top Shape. P/S,P/B/P/W, tilt. News brakes, rotors, alternator, battery, trans serviced. $1,700. John (250)732-8811

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

KCC THERMOGLASS 19’ boat, i/o (hull only). Great project boat. $150 obo. (250)7090710

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1968-Buick Skylark Convertible. Original 350 motor, 106,000 miles. Collector plates, family owned since new, immaculately maintained. jimmypicton@yahoo.ca

2007 DODGE Ram 2500, 4x 4, quad cab, loaded, 242 km, trailer tow package, good cond., new rear brakes, out of province vehicle inspection completed. asking $11,500. (250)758-3831.

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22’ MOTOR home Class B, 2001, Vanguard, Ford, V10. 6 new Michelin tires. Excellent condition, $22,000. Call (250)758-4542

MG BGT 1973 Engine rebuilt, new radiator, brakes & front suspension. In need of body work/interior. Good restoration projection $3000 obo. Phone 1-250-245-9696

272 HARWELL Road- 3 bdrms, $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com LONG LAKE: nice 4bdrm, 2bath. Avail. Aug. 1st or 15th. N/S, Non Partier, 1 pet considered. RR. $1300. (604)3606062 or 250-816-5337

2002 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 2 dr, 212,000km, auto, air, 4.7 Vortec V6. Reg maintenance, good tires & brakes. $4,799 obo. (250)597-3140

1994 RUSTLER 24.5’ 5th wheel Trailer. 4 burner stove, new awning, all in good condition, everything works well. Asking $7000 obo. Please call (250)723-8855.

PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Incl’s WD, FS, avail now. $850/mo. (250)746-5094 PROTECTION ISLAND: quiet, quality, furnished 2bdrm bsmnt, ground level, 4 appli’s. N/P, N/S. $650. Available Sept. 1, 2012 - April 30, 3013 (250)753-4123 or 758-4454

1993 VW Westfalia, standard. 280,000 km, garage-kept. Well-maintained. A/C. Ready to travel. Asking $19,500. (250)923-4769.

2002 F150 XLT, 4x4 auto, 240,000 km, new tires/brakes, clean, runs great, power group, red w/matching canopy. $7800 obo (250) 743-3076

1998 Land Rover Discovery. Special edition, Very good condition, excellent tires and brakes, heated leather seats, Alpine sound system, two power sky lights has 220,000 kms asking $4,500.00 OBO. 250-334-7794 or 250-7031954.

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The Nanaimo DBL Timbermen extended their season to overtime, but no further. The senior B lacrosse team lost 8-5 to the Tri-City Bandits on Wednesday night at Frank Crane Arena. The defeat eliminated the T-men from the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association playoffs, while the Bandits advanced to the finals by winning the best-of-three series two games to none. Goals were tough to come by for both teams, as the visitors led 4-2 going into the third period. It was a one-goal game for much of the exciting third period, and Joey Fendick’s tying goal forced the 10-minute OT frame. In overtime, Nanaimo hit five posts in the first five minutes, while Tri-City was able to find the back of the net at the other end of the floor. “We battled hard to come back at the end

there and they just managed to pull it out in overtime,” said Mike Maughan, coach of the DBL Timbermen. “We hit a couple posts, they hit a couple posts so it really could have gone either way … It was a really tight game between two really good teams.” Even down two goals, then three goals in overtime, the Timbermen kept playing hard, said the coach. Shawn Swanson, T-men player and general manager, said the teams were closely matched but the defending-champion Bandits were more experienced. “They’ve got a team that’s been here before, knows how to slow the game down and pick away at a team,” he said. Ryan Clark led Nanaimo with two goals and Diplock and Russell Thomas also scored leading up to Fendick’s tying marker. Ray Hodgkinson went the distance in goal, making 51 saves. Overall, the DBL men will take mixed emotions into the offseason after a year that saw them finish in the top half of the league

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Nanaimo DBL Timbermen player Joey Fendick has a step on a Tri-City Bandits opponent during Wednesday’s West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association playoff game at Frank Crane Arena. The Bandits won in overtime, 8-5, to sweep the series.

and win one playoff series. “I felt we were capable of winning the whole thing, but we lost to a really strong team so we don’t have anything to feel too bad about,” said Maughan. The GM said there were good and bad stretches during the

2012 season, but he likes the core of the team and hopes to keep it together moving forward. “It’s just a matter of young kids having to be in this situation and taking the positive and fixing the negative,” he said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Week 1 of the football season would be a big deal, regardless of the matchup. But playing Victoria’s Westshore Rebels makes Week 1 even better. “It really gets us fired up…” said Anthony Bienvenue, Raiders linebacker. “We never want to lose, especially to Victoria.” Mostly, Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team wants to see how it fares in game action. B.C.’s other CJFL clubs all had exhibition games, but not the Raiders. “Everybody wants to explode right now,” said Jordan Yantz, Raiders quarterback. “Everybody’s going to have that much more energy and that much more wanting to win … I’m excited to see everybody flying around.” For the defensive players, especially, they’ll finally get an opportunity to hit at full force, something they didn’t get to do in July as they practised with their teammates. “We’ve been banging on each other for a good two or three weeks now and everybody’s looking to see some fresh faces and put on some real hits,” said Glenn Boyce, Raiders linebacker. “Once you put that jersey on, everything gets real.” GAME ON … The Raiders and Rebels kick off Saturday (Aug. 4) at 7 p.m. at Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford … A webcast of the game will be available live at www.viraiders.ca … A season preview article on the Raiders was published in Thursday’s issue and can be accessed at www.nanaimobulletin.com. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo soccer teams outlast opposition to win district titles Gabby Jeffrey, Madison Leigh, McKenzie Nicks, Emily Shires, Kayte Higgins, Nicola Houtman, Samantha Owen, Francesca Maestrello, Melissa Dawson, Sydney Goodwin, Madeline Dawson, Denman Moody, Jillian Baird, Carlea Williamson, Violeta Martin and Kenda ChangSwanson. The championship team was ably coached by Dale Nicks and Lanny Cronan. And now the Thorpe Report is going to take a break a few weeks to enjoy the summer sun. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. â—† Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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