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The workshops outline warning signs and dispel common misconceptions, such as that When Heather Owen lost a saying the word suicide could close friend to suicide 18 years plant the idea in someone’s ago, she was overwhelmed by head. feelings of guilt as well as sad“That’s not what happens,” ness and grief. said Owen. “Suicidal people “When it’s someone you’re need to talk. Listening is close to, you feel that you the key – you don’t need the should have seen something, answers. We all have our own should have known something, answers inside of us.” done something to change it,” Suicide is one of the leading she said. “It was devastating. causes of death in the world There’s so many unanswered and the B.C. Coroners service reports that between 1998 and questions.”

Six years after her friend’s 2008 on the Island, a minimum death, she began volunteering of 1,109 people died by suicide. with the VanSince going couver Island Island-wide Crisis Society more than (for merly the two years ago, Central Vancouthe crisis line ver Island Crisis receives about Society until the 30,000 calls group signed a annually, and deal in 2010 to seven per cent provide services of those calls Island-wide) to last year and answer some of the year before these questions. were related to And after a the topic of suido z en years cide, she said. with the society, “ We c a n ’ t Owen, now the prevent all suisociety’s promoHEATHER OWEN cides, but certions and community relations coordinator, tainly by educating ourselves has talked to thousands of sui- … maybe we can lend the hand cidal people, both on the phone that gets them through that really dark place,” said Owen. and face-to-face.

The suicide awareness “I hear a lot of stories about people who have worked their response workshop takes place way through it or are still in a Thursday (Sept. 13) from 9 a.m. dark place,” she said. “Suicide to noon at the crisis society’s is one of those things – your headquarters, 30-1708 Bowen brain doesn’t automatically Rd. The bereavement workgo there. It’s like turning on a shop takes place from 1-4 p.m. at the same location Thurslight, once you’re aware.”

The society is honouring day.

Cost of the workshop is $25, World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) by offering suicide which is donated to the United awareness and response work- Way in each workshop commushops in five Island communi- nity. Registration is required ties, including Nanaimo, and a and can be done by calling suicide bereavement workshop 1-877-753-2495.

The crisis line is available 24 in Nanaimo.

The Nanaimo workshops hours a day, seven days a week take place on Thursday (Sept. at 1-888-494-3888. People are urged to call before life gets so 13).

Owen said the workshops overwhelming that suicide is are for everyone – she wishes considered.

For more information on she’d attended a similar workshop and been able to recog- the workshops or the society, nize what her friend was going please go to www.vicrisis.ca. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com through before it was too late.

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Leon Davis, Nanaimo and District SPCA manager, is gowned up in protective clothing to deal with an outbreak of ringworm in three cats at the Labieux Road shelter. A quarantine has temporarily closed the doors to the shelter, preventing the SPCA from accepting or adopting homeless animals, costing the organization thousands of dollars.

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RINGWORM INFECTIONS found in kittens forces Nanaimo and District SPCA into quarantine.

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The doors are closed at the Nanaimo and District SPCA as staff deal with an outbreak of ringworm.

The Nanaimo branch joins SPCA shelters in Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince Rupert and Squamish experiencing quarantines in recent days.

“It really seems like a provincial outbreak,” said Leon Davis, Nanaimo branch manager. “We don’t want to cause a panic but it is contagious and we need to get on top of it.”

Ringworm is a skin condition caused by a fungus and can be transferred to humans through animals.

The ringworm was discovered Aug. 29 in the Nanaimo shelter and the doors were closed the next day.

“It’s been an unbelievable kitten season. We’ve had more than 120 come through the doors and one litter presented to us had ringworm,” said Davis. “No staff has been infected, but our volunteer programs have been cancelled and we’re unable to adopt animals or take animals in.”

Three cats have been confirmed with the disease but staff is taking culture samples from all 80 animals in the shelter.

“The problem is results from cultures take up to two weeks to show anything,” said Davis. “In the meantime, the animals that are confirmed, we’re treating them with an oral anti-fungal solution and we’re cleaning all the animals with a preventative

sulphur/lime spray solution every four days.

“We’re going through four litres every time we clean because the animals have to be soaked to the skin and all this is very expensive.”

No dogs have been infected but they must remain in the shelter’s yard, limiting the amount of exercise available to them. Shelter staff are wearing personal protective equipment including gowns, respirator masks and coverings for head, hands, feet and eyes and there is no end in sight.

“It’s all going to depend on the tests from our initial cultures, but I would say it’s going to be at least a month before we are fully open,” said Davis. “Every month we don’t adopt animals, it costs us about $9,000.”

The public can’t enter the yard, but donations can be dropped off outside the gate.

“We really need towels because we’re pretty much giving them fresh beds every day and throwing away the bedding,” said Davis.

James Lawson, SPCA chief animal health officer, said in a press release that cases of ringworm are inevitable.

“It’s especially challenging for shelters at this time of year because we receive so many abandoned and surrendered kittens who are particularly susceptible to ringworm,” he said. “We’ll reopen as quickly as possible, but it is important that we take every precaution to ensure other animals are not exposed.”

Davis said while ringworm is difficult and costly to contain, euthanasia is not an option.

“We just want to get them all healthy again,” he said.

The shelter’s closure does not affect the SPCA’s Paws for a Cause walk Sunday (Sept. 9) at 11:45 a.m. at Maffeo Sutton Park. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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The cremated remains of Donald Simpson were claimed after a Nanaimo resident, who saw the coverage, contacted Simpson’s widow.

The ashes were discovered along Nanaimo River Road near the power lines.

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When it comes to temperatures, August was hot.

Housing sales in Nanaimo?

Not so much.

According to Vancouver Island Real Estate Board statistics, Nanaimo unit sales were down 38 per cent compared to August 2011, while average sale prices dropped seven per cent to $341,434 from August 2011’s average of $365,592.

Overall, housing sales activity across Vancouver Island declined 21 per cent in August 2012 compared to August 2011 in the board’s six zones, which also include Campbell River, Comox Valley, Parksville-Qualicum, Port Alberni-West Coast and Cowichan Valley.

But Jim Stewart, past president of VIREB, said one month, especially a summer month, does not make a trend.

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“We’re certainly not concerned, and there aren’t a whole bunch of things making us go ‘oh, crap,’” said Stewart.

“In August, everybody I know was either vacationing or going fishing. Lately I hear there aren’t many fish left. I chose to go early in the month so I did OK.” In August 2011, there were 110 unit sales in Nanaimo.

That dropped to 68 in August 2012 while last month saw 114 unit sales. Only the Cowichan Valley zone was on the positive side of the ledger, with 52 sales this August compared to 43 last August, a 21 per cent increase. Stewart noted that July’s numbers balanced out the summer months for Realtors. In that month, average sale prices climbed two per cent to $360,000, while unit sales increased 36 per cent to 114 sales.

The balance suggests housing sales on Vancouver Island remain flat for the most part, according to Cameron Muir, chief economist with the B.C. Real Estate Association.

“No big changes in this trend

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are anticipated through to the end of the year,” he said.

“However, interest rates continue to remain low and are anticipated to stay that way for a while.”

With the province’s job situation steadily improving, Muir added that trend will ultimately lead to increased sales in the housing market.

Stewart said a flat market isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“Inventory’s OK and there are some sales out there, and if you look at the big picture across the province we’re doing OK, we’re holding our own,” he said, adding there have been four sales in Nanaimo of $1 million or more so far this year and 22 throughout the VIREB zones. “That sounds pretty good to me. A 30-day timeline doesn’t tell the whole story.”

VIREB president Guy Bezeau agreed.

“There are certainly some spikes, such as last month’s sales figures, but for the most part we just keep chugging along.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Arrest made in high-risk stop Northbound traffic on the Island Highway ground to a halt in Nanaimo for a police arrest Wednesday morning.

Police arrested two men on the Island Highway near the Dorman Road intersection at about 8:30 a.m. in what they characterized as a high-risk vehicle stop. Police say Giovanni Raimondi, 30, of Maple, Ont., had allegedly threatened a Nanaimo man and then travelled to Nanaimo to either collect on a drug purchase or a drug debt.

Police found a small amount of marijuana, several thousand dollars in cash and items often used in home invasions, such as zap straps.

Raimondi was charged Wednesday with one count of uttering threats. A 27-year-old man arrested with Raimondi was released Thursday without charges.

The City of Nanaimo is working to further improve Maffeo Sutton Park. Now the busiest park in Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park has developed over the last 40 years from an industrial site into Nanaimo’s destination waterfront park.

The original Maffeo Sutton Park Improvement Plan was developed in 2008 with significant public input. The Maffeo Sutton Park Spirit Square opened in 2009 and was the first phase of park improvements. However, since 2008, 2.3 acres of property at 150 Comox Road has been added to Maffeo Sutton Park and the context of the park has changed. Therefore, City Council has initiated an update to the future phases of the plan. It is an opportune time to step back and develop a vision for the future of Nanaimo’s premier waterfront and special event park. Over the summer of 2012, public and stakeholder input is being gathered to assess the parks successes, weaknesses, and future directions. This input will help to develop an updated improvement plan for the park.

Nanaimo City Council and Parks Recreation and Culture staff are keen to hear your input as we move forward in planning for Maffeo Sutton Park. 2012 is the time to brainstorm for what will happen next in the park. What would make Maffeo Sutton Park better and what should the priorities for improvements be?

There are many ways you can communicate your ideas are for the park: t Attend an open house: - at the park (2 Cliff Street), under the Spirit Tent.

- Wednesday, Aug. 22nd 4-8pm & - Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 4-8pm or t Fill out an online survey - www.nanaimo.ca t Talk to a park visitor surveyor in the park during the summer of 2012 t Email your opinions & input to parks@nanaimo.ca or call 250-756-5200.

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Survey helps identify invasive plants

Aliens are among us, and they are lurking in our parks and backyards, are affecting the quality of our environment and are even causing personal injury and property damage.

Fortunately, these aliens don’t fight back and are rooted firmly in place.

Invasive plants were brought to Nanaimo by early settlers as reminders of home (Scotch broom) or to help feed livestock.

Other invasive species arrive accidentally by ship or truck, and some can even be found for sale in local nurseries.

Because invasive plants are not native to the area, they

thrive due to a lack of natural predators and easily take over parks and other natural spaces, reducing indigenous biodiversity over time.

The City of Nanaimo is reviewing its current management practice in dealing with these aliens and are asking for the public’s help to provide insight into how invasive plants are impacting the city and the environment.

Residents can fill out a short online survey at www. nanaimo.ca/goto/invasives until Oct. 3 to help city staff develop the best approach to manage invasive plants in the future.

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Bob D’Lerma, Church of Latter Day Saints Nanaimo district food drive chairman, left, and Alex Counsell, Loaves and Fishes operations manager, load a pickup truck with bagged food donations. Volunteers are distributing donation bags to homes across Nanaimo this week for the B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive.

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More than 300 people in Nanaimo rely on Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank for enough food to get them through each week.

The food bank requires a steady stream of donations to meet that need.

The B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive is one of several annual food drives and fundraisers that help keep the pantry filled.

The fourth annual B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway. Beginning today (Sept. 8), volunteers will deliver about 10,000 donation bags provided by Quality Foods to homes throughout Nanaimo.

Homeowners who receive a donation bag and wish to donate are asked to fill the bag

with non-perishable food and leave it on their front doorstep before 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15.

Volunteers will come by to collect the bags.

This is the second year the Thanksgiving Food Drive will be held in Nanaimo.

Last year’s food drive brought in about 4,900 kilograms of food valued at $27,000 and was the most successful donation drive of 2011, said Alex Counsell, Loaves and Fishes operations manager.

“We had to rent two storage lockers to store the food in and we drew from that for about six weeks,” Counsell said.

The food bank distributes about $20,000 worth of food each month.

Bob D’Lerma, Church of Latter Day Saints Nanaimo district food drive chairman, hopes to beat last year’s results and raise $50,000 worth of food from this year’s drive.

“Quality Foods is also doing a buy-a-bag and drop off at all three (Nanaimo) stores,” D’Lerma said.

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“They collected over $1 million worth of food in one day,” D’Lerma said.

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Pediatric society calls for ban on youth ATV riding Parents say activity is safe if proper safety and supervision precautions are followed THE NEWS BULLETIN

Dust hangs in the air at the Nanaimo motocross track as the Boese siblings navigate their allterrain vehicles across the gravel landscape.

The three siblings are flanked by their parents Cam and Michele as the family enjoys some recreational time.

The Canadian Paediatric Society called for provinces and territories to harmonize off-road legislation, make helmet use and training courses mandatory and restrict riders from carrying passengers. It is currently mandatory in B.C. for ATV operators to wear helmets while on highways and forest roads and in the future the province plans to extend that to include public land.

But the society also wants a national ban on youth under the age of 16 from driving all-terrain vehicles of any size. If that happens, it would mean all three siblings couldn’t ride.

“It would suck because I love riding,” said 12-year-old Jaydon.

Jaydon has been riding ATVs since he was seven. His brother Konnor, 9, has been riding since he was five, and his sister Karlee, 6, has been operating ATVs since she was two.

Their father, Cam, said most of the onus should fall on parents to ensure they are supervising their children on ATVs, providing adequate training and ensuring their children are wearing protective gear.

“It’s the parent’s responsibility to keep them safe,” said Cam. He said as long as the vehicle is size-appropriate, all the protective gear is worn and youth are supervised, they should be permitted to operate ATVs. He would rather see more standardized safety regulations between the provinces and for the government to adopt similar regulations as Oregon in the U.S. That state requires hands-on safety training for youth under 15. Operators under the age of 16 must also meet minimum physical size requirements in relation to their vehicle, which includes the ability to reach brakes with hands placed in the normal operating position and that their knee must bend at least 45 degrees when the feet are placed on the vehicle pegs.

Richard Stanwick, president of the Canadian Paediatric Society

and a chief medical health officer for the Vancouver Island Health Authority, said it’s a challenging undertaking for even a mature adult that has the strength to operate the ATVs. “Many times people that are injured, it is the first time they get on the vehicle and underestimate the skill that is required,” he said. “I personally have seen an eight-year-old die after what seemed to be a really minor [accident].

“He was talking and lucid on admission. He died the next morning from his head injury, which would have been survivable with a helmet.”

Mark Busby, executive director of the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society, said it makes sense for the provinces to align on helmetuse legislation.

“A brain is a brain, whether it is in B.C. or Ontario,” he said. “Helmets save lives and dramatically reduce brain injury.”

Stanwick said the society recognizes that in remote communities all-terrain vehicles are important modes of transportation and more safety education programs may be required in those areas.

However, he said more than 90 per cent of the accidents aren’t from work or transportation accidents but from recreational use.

According to the society, about 447 Canadian children under 15 are hospitalized every year for ATV-related injuries. For youth ages 16-19 there are about 506 admissions a year.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is currently developing and implementing an Off-Road Vehicle Management Framework. The first phase of the project started this January. The ministry is also planning to add restrictions on youth 16 and under, when operating ATVs. Under the new framework, which hasn’t been rolled out yet, youth will require adult supervision, appropriate-sized vehicles for their age and weight and travel at reduced speed limits.

The ministry is contemplating whether there will be a minimum age restriction to operate the vehicles.

Safety training isn’t currently mandatory; however, the provincial government is examining whether it will be a requirement for youth or adults who supervise youth using ATVs. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

A ban on youth under 16 riding all-terrain vehicles would mean Karlee Boese, left, and her brothers Konnor, centre, and Jaydon wouldn’t be able to enjoy one of their favourite recreation hobbies.

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EDITORIAL

Education war still simmeringg The summer holiday is over and school kids are back in the classrooms for another 10 months of education.

This year students and their parents don’t have to worry about scrapped after-school activities or navigating the simmering tensions between teachers and administrators.

In September 2011, students entered classrooms with teachers on a work-torule job action. Instruction didn’t stop, but teachers didn’t write report cards and wouldn’t host parent-teacher conferences after school hours.

Administrators – principals, viceprincipals, superintendents, managers – scrambled to cover watching elementary kids at recess and after school. A threeday strike in March capped off a terrible year in public education.

This year classrooms are somewhat back to normal, but the labour war between teachers and government remains – especially with the issue of class size and composition. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is suing the government to regain bargaining rights over these points, and to challenge Bill 22. BCTF has a court date in December.

This kind of posturing could be moot.

Former Education Minister George Abbott expects the next round of bargaining with teachers to begin next March or April 2013, mere months before the next provincial election. By then, Abbott, and many other high-profile Liberals, might be coasting toward retirement.

This awkward gap between the start of the school year and the possible demise of the Liberal government means it could be a quiet year for labour relations in education.

The BCTF won’t waste time negotiating with a lame-duck administration when it could restart talks with a more labourfriendly NDP government.

Outgoing Liberals will be more than happy to hand this hornet’s nest to their friends across the aisle.

The Nanaimo News Bulletin 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.

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New role like heading back to class I noticed the change in the air every day about current events, a few weeks ago. history and the people around The breeze from Mount Benson me. was cooler, the morning’s damp I sit in front of a computer, and the smell of dry vegetation allowing me to instantly Google wafting from the green spaces in any topic that flits through my the city. consciousness. It’s a blessing It’s a change I notice every and a curse for anyone with a year and one I always equate looming deadline. with back to school.

These last few weeks, I feel a I’m always nostalgic bit like I’ve gone back at the Labour Day long to school this year, too.

EDITOR’S weekend, as kids – and It’s been more than NOTEBOOK parents – squeeze in 10 years since I graduthe last moments of ated with a degree in Melissa Fryer vacation before the journalism and back Managing Editor grindstone starts spinthen, becoming editor ning. of a paper was an eluAs a student, sive, far-off goal.

September was the I had it made when I true new year, the time was promoted to arts for change and new editor after spending goal setting, more so two years on general than Dec. 31. Heading assignment reporting to post-secondary insti– who wouldn’t want tutions held their own magic, as to interview and write about the each September you were onemost creative people in society? step closer to that degree certifiThe perks of free tickets didn’t cate and the career you studied hurt, either. so hard for.

But even as arts editor, I still Now, heading to a university had my elbow on the news in September is a special treat, desk, picking up the odd story bringing back happy memories and participating in the News of student life and learning. A Bulletin’s editorial board, while special excitement exists on the keeping an eye out for potential campuses of colleges and unistories. versities, one that I never truly I voraciously read a variety appreciated until I left. of news sources, from national But I guess that’s true of a lot papers to the celebrity gossip of things. tabloids.

Part of my nostalgia stems There’s no better feeling than from a lifetime love of learning. seeing one of your colleagues Reporting is a perfect career nail an interview or ask the perfor me as I learn new things fect question – when it happens,

it feels like we all won.

Going into j-school all those years ago, I never expected to be the news junkie I am today. I just wanted to be able to do what I loved – writing – for a living.

In high school, I had an interest in the humanities, particularly history, and it was an astute guidance counsellor who steered me in the direction of journalism.

From what I learned from former editors and reporters who dropped by, e-mailed or called to express their support for me in my new role, ink never really leaves the blood.

I had the opportunity to work under two great editors, and be friends with more, so readers might only notice subtle differences over the next few weeks.

I’m proud of the newspaper we put out and intend to continue to focus on local people, places and events that make this city so wonderful.

Despite 10 years in this business, I’m still a bit of a booster – that wide-eyed, idealist that we all are as students.

I haven’t lost that, despite moments of frustration. I still think I can change the world.

So like new students, with backpacks slung full of books, looking up at an imposing institutional building, I have the same butterflies of excitement.

Each day is new and challenging, posing its own risks and rewards. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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To the Editor, I hope the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and its president, Susan Lambert, can learn to get along better with Don McRae, the new minister of education, than it did with previous ministers.

I, for one, am getting tired of hearing Lambert claiming that education funding in B.C. has been cut when it has not been.

Over the past decade (since the 2000-01 school year) education funding in

B.C. has been increased by $1.4 billion. That’s a 26 per cent increase.

This funding increase is particularly noteworthy when you consider there are now 63,000 fewer students in B.C.’s education system than there was a decade ago.

And that’s not all.

On top of the $1.4 billion in increased education operating funding (i.e., to pay teachers and staff), the province has also spent another $2.1 billion to

build 93 new or replacement schools, to acquire 22 new school sites, to renovate 27 schools, and to add on to another 150 schools.

How, in good conscience, can a professional body like the teachers’ federation (one that seeks respect and support from the public, and presumably the same from the minister of education) characterize a significant increase in education funding, along with significant investments in

new schools, as a decrease in education funding and somehow claim it to be a cut?

The BCTF should take this opportunity to start fresh with a new education minister and work on building a better relationship.

If you ask me, it has to start with honesty and an end to the deceptive, selfserving claims of the federation and Lambert.

Monika Bonney Burnaby

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same in general, but some are better than others.

Taxpayers, who have the final say, always reprimand their teenagers about making bad decisions, yet, do exactly the same in a general election.

Quite comical, but very serious.

Joe Sawchuk Duncan

City council ignores public’s PR concern To the Editor, Some six months ago, city bureaucrats and council decided that it would be nice to create another bureaucracy – a communications director.

The duty of this new office would be to communicate – to taxpayers – information that city staff and council wanted taxpayers to know.

And, how much they should know.

When this flight of fancy first appeared, there was a significant interest and objection with letters to the editor, street-side interviews, unofficial polls and discussions.

In spite of objection, those in authority made no attempt to discuss the matter with the taxpayer and became very quiet.

One letter writer suggested two courses for the city: Abandon this expensive toy or go behind closed doors and proceed, only letting the taxpayers know when the matter had been culminated.

The latter course was council’s choice.

Of interest is the budget for the venture. At $140,000 – with almost $100,000 as a salary for the PR person, the $40,000 will not go far in paying the benefits, holiday pay, bonuses, office expenses and other associated costs.

Some councillors did not support the original idea but, for some reason, recanted.

One councillor is noted as commenting that it cost us more money, but we probably need one. How is “probably” a vote of confidence in the appointment?

One other councillor stated “It’s not to make up stories, it’s not to spin anything.”

Is this a rebuttal even before an accusation?

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He also made clear he would not run as a Liberal in the next election. But, he said he was not out of politics.

He was leaving a clear path to attack the next Liberal budget and jump to another right-wing party.

George Abbott joked he did not have the baby excuse to retire from the B.C. Liberals.

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by Falcon’s alarms, the could join Falcon in another party.

While many think that Christy Clark’s cabinet is slinking off a doomed ship, I think Socreds covered in Liberal wool are planning another party invasion.

Holding power, with all costs to taxpayers, is likely the plan. The injected party and the surviving Liberals can form another coalition.

The Falcon alarm may be that the budget, with the latest sales tax fix, will bankrupt B.C. The new party and/ or coalition may reform the Liberal HST to PST repairs by entrenching a higher tax rate to save us all from ruin.

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Grant Maxwell should stop beating around the bush and say what he means about “the inevitable”.

If after the election polls close in B.C. on May 14, 2013, and the NDP forms government, its agenda will include bankrupting the province, losing the triple AAA credit rating, turning B.C. once again to a ‘have not’ province, topping up all funding to government ministries, giving all government employees pay raises in return for an increase in taxes to the taxpayers, and having all decisions approved

by B.C. Federation of Labour boss Jim Sinclair. Then it calls a provincial election in 2017, loses the election again to a coalition government which will have to start all over again cleaning up the mess. Just as Bill Bennett of the Social Credit party had to do after a Dave Barrett NDP government; and Gordon Campbell after a Glen Clark, Dan Miller, Ujjal Dosanjh NDP government.

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With Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank in dire straits, a group of children-oriented businesses have come to the rescue.

The efforts to help the food bank started with Huckleber ry Baby Shop, 12-4376 Boban Dr., raffling off an Ergo baby carrier, and raising more than $560 for the cause.

Kit n’ Caboodle Quality Children’s Consignment and M a m a ’ s Re t r e a t , 36-1925 Bowen Rd., is holding a raffle at $5 a ticket until Monday (Sept. 10) for a Melissa and Doug medieval or princess wooden castle valued at more than $120. Draw date is Tuesday (Sept. 11).

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For the same $5, people can get in on a raffle for a Playmobil Treasure Island or princess dream castle worth close to $130.

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St. John hosts cadet registration St. John Ambulance is providing young people in Nanaimo an opportunity for personal development, community service, training for first aid, and health and safetyrelated knowledge and skills.

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Fernandes is representing the Nanaimo RCMP on the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2012 team.

At 59, he is also one of the oldest riders to tackle the Tour, but he’s motivated by his quest for a new athletic challenge and the fact that his two-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia in September.

Raising money to fight childhood cancer seemed like something he could do to fight back.

“You get this feeling of helplessness, where you’d like to help, but there’s nothing you can do. In my case, there is something I can do,” Fernandes said.

Fernandes retired from the RCMP after 36 “I like to years of service – 30 of them in Nanaimo – challenge myself. serving as a general duty officer and in several I’m not afraid to other positions.

When he retired in 2009, he immediately breathe hard.” signed up as a reserve constable and still shows – Chris Fernandes up for work each day.

Fernandes has always been athletic and taken on sports that were sure to test his ability and endurance.

He is a member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue and was one of the original members of the B.C. RCMP dive team, now known as the RCMP Dive Recovery Team.

For Fernandes it’s no big deal to hike to the top of Mount Benson in Nanaimo or hop on a bike and put 50 kilometres under his tires.

“I like challenging myself,” Fernandes said. “I’m not afraid to breathe hard. The way I see it is if I stay in shape well enough and I see something and I want to try it, I can still do it.”

His newfound love for cycling came as a surprise to him, but it was evident at the end of the first 20-kilometre training ride in March when the trainees returned to the Parksville RCMP detachment and Fernandes opted to cycle back to his home in Nanaimo instead of catching a lift back to town.

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Fernandes said. “This has been kind of a bonus because I’ve actually found another sport that I really enjoy doing.”

But even someone in Fernandes’s physical condition is tested by Tour de Rock training, especially on “speed nights” when riders train to produce high bursts of speed over a 36-kilometer course, much of it uphill, to build stamina and lung capacity.

Fernandes previously fundraised before for Vision Quest and for Nanaimo Search and Rescue and hopes to raise at least $10,000 during this year’s Tour de Rock for pediatric cancer research.

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Artist carves himself a lifelong hobby

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MEMBERS OF Mid Island Carving Club more than just hewers of wood.

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he complex wood grains of oak, cedar and birch became a canvas for Don Olsen’s imagination to shape.

It started as an escape from mounting stress at work. A bad day at the office sent Olsen to his basement workshop.

He would lose track of time. His worries slipped away.

“All I had to do is concentrate … it was flowing out through my fingers and into the wood,” he said.

What started as stress relief became a lifelong hobby. After 25 years of carving Olsen defines himself as an artist, preferring not to be regarded as simply a hewer of wood.

Nature is his inspiration. He often carves birds or wild animals such as wolves, deer or moose.

Many of his pieces are finished with wax that lets the natural grains show through, but also means any flaws caused by the carver are very visible. It takes skill to create a piece and finish it with wax. Other pieces such as birds are painstakingly painted.

Olsen shares his expertise with newcomers during Mid Island Carving Club meetings held in Bowen Park’s woodwork shop. Meetings start again in September, after a brief hiatus this summer.

They’re held 9-11:30 a.m. every Thursday in the workshop, located in the lower level of the complex.

The shop has a library stocked with carving reference books and equipment such as band saws and sanders.

Other members are also willing to share their knowledge with new carvers.

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Don Olsen has honed his skills as a carver over the last 25 years. Olsen and other carvers share their knowledge with people during Mid Island Carving Club meetings that start this September in Bowen Park’s wood workshop.

“We have a lot of experienced carvers and they are quite prepared to critique work and make all sorts of recommendations – not in a harsh way, but an encouraging way,” said Olsen, who loves to share his knowledge with new carvers and watch as their skills develop.

“I get a tremendous amount of satis-

faction … you can almost see your own craft being transformed in that person’s hands,” he said.

Every year Island carvers are also invited to show their work during the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors Woodcarving Show and Competition.

This year’s 18th annual show is Nov. 3 at Bowen Park. Carver registration

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Olsen said the show has categories for all skill levels from novice to expert.

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In 1976, Donna left her employment outside the home to dedicate her life to being a full time mother, housewife and later, a grandma. She was an avid gardener, and was immensely talented at knitting, crocheting, and sewing.

It was the small things, cute trinkets, and other simple things she enjoyed most. Things didn’t have to be fancy or expensive to bring Donna joy. To Donna, the greatest gift in her life was the arrival of her daughters, and much later, her grand-daughters: Ella, Julia, Abbie, Hailey, Marissa, Taylor and Ireland.

In spite of her disappointments in life and devastating illness, she only focused on tireless, seless efforts of kindness, loving and caring for those that were lucky enough to call her Wife, Mother or Grandma. The high-light of Donna’s character was she did not have a “meanâ€? cell in her body and could never “sayâ€? or “doâ€? anything that she knew would hurt anyone else, regardless of how much she hurt “inside.â€? Even in her darkest hours, the ďŹ rst word in any request was always “Pleaseâ€? and the last word was always “Thank you.â€?

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No formal service will be held at Donna’s personal request; however, an informal celebration of her life will be held at Sand’s Funeral Home on September 10, 2012 starting at 1:00 p.m. For those that choose to attend, the family is requesting that you do not wear “Black.â€? Instead, Please wear something “Redâ€? (Donna’s favorite color) in Donna’s honor. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of owers, Live Donna’s legacy. “Hold someone you love,â€? and “Tell them how you feelâ€? and/or “How much you love them,â€? because you never know when things will change, and it will be too late. “Do something nice for a neighbor or stranger,â€? that you might not otherwise have done, all the time thinking of Donna. But most of all, “Just live your life in Peace, Love, Honesty, Generosity, with Empathy and Respect for Others. Think only of “What I can Give,â€? and not of, “What I can Get.â€? For this is what Donna would want her legacy to be.

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Doug was predeceased by his parents, his brothers and sisters sisters, his ďŹ ďŹ rst rst wife, wife Joan and his youngest son, Andrew but is survived by many, including his second wife, Hope; his son, Robert (Ruth) and his daughters, Catherine (Ray) and Patricia.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin The Nanaimo News Bulletin, a thriceweekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) publication, has an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent reporter.

Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a variety of beats.

A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive, eight-person newsroom.

You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing.

Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important as is familiarity with social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, and other aspects of online reporting. Basic photography skills are an asset. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by September 14, 2012 to: Melissa Fryer, Editor Nanaimo News Bulletin 777 Poplar St. Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7 or e-mail: editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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HAIRSTYLISTS

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Must possess BST training and a valid security license.

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VOLUNTEERS The British Columbia Press Council

is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors.

Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2.

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TRUSTED Cleaning Services for home/office with Personal Touch. Call Julie’s Home Care Services @ (250) 667-0565

PERSONAL SERVICES

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker.

Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO. Summer Sale! $30 Service call. Mobile Certified Computer Technician Senior’s: $25. 250-802-1187.

U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services.

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EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME Detailing.

Cleaning vinyl siding by brush.

De-mossing roofs.

Gutter cleaning/repairs.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ELECTRICAL

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

WINDOWS

ART OBJECTS

FRIENDLY FRANK

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989.

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

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.

GARDENING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming, power washing. Free Est. (250)616-4286, (250)751-1517

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

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371 www.eucalyptusdesign.ca VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: Gardener for Maintenance, Renovation, Consultation & Design. Call Guy 250-7402505. http://www.virdigrisgardening.com

HANDYPERSONS 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. $50 & up. Moving, deliveries, demolition. 250-668-6851 GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.

BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden.

Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & SofďŹ ts, and more.

Insured.

Free Estimates.

250-390-2601

RENOVATE NOW!

Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement?

RooďŹ ng & ďŹ nish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates.

Guaranteed/Insured

SAMSUNG 1.0 cu.ft. white microwave, rarely used, $20.

Call (250)758-9447.

Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens ~ Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

250-753-4208

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount.

Free estimates. 250-741-0451

PLUMBING RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. Call (250)390-1982.

RUBBISH REMOVAL FREE QUOTES same day, rubbish removal, demolition. $50 & up. 250-668-6851

WINDOW CLEANING

MOVING & STORAGE

20/20 HOME Detail Cleaning Service. Windows/Frames/Interior/Exterior. New construction cleaning. We suck out gutters. Call Glyn: 250-7602020 or 250-729-6924. Estimates after 5pm.

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.

CLEARLY DUNN WINDOWS 50% off window cleaning, gutter cleaning, house washing.

Insured. (250)585-6061

HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112.

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BILL RIED Prints. Set of four, lrg, professionally framed, unsigned, rare pictures from the 70’s. Haida Art dog salmon, Dog ďŹ sh, Shark, Raven, Bear. $800. 1 (250)758-0774

40 years Experience

Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens ~ Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

250-753-4208 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES KENMORE WASHER & Dryer, large capacity. $198. Call (250)758-9360.

SHOP AIR Vac for workshop, $50 obo, 4 blonde TV trays on stand, $25 obo. Call (250)7564838.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

FRIENDLY FRANK 7’ DOUGLAS Fir Christmas tree, good condition, coloured coated branches, $25. Call (250)751-8213.

AIR-TIGHT STOVE, 21�W x 24�D x27�H, w/glass door $50.

ULC certiďŹ ed. (250)722-0322.

COMPLETE LADIES golf set, graphite, Proex 78 Ultimate, mint condition, $89 obo. Call (250)758-3410.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

DESK- 48â€?wx40â€?d professional quality, pencil & ďŹ le drawer, $80. Call (250)753-3588.

LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost $1500), high quality vinyl, asking $800. 1 (250)748-7388

MATCHING FRIGIDAIRE 18 cu ft Fridge and 30� self clean smooth top Stove, “stay clean� stainless steel and black. New in Oct/2011, asking $950 obo.

Call (250)752-5573.

GIRL’S GLACIER ďŹ gure skates, sz1, Bauer molded, sz12-13. Like new, $25ea.

Skating skirts: ladies sml, $10ea. (250)729-9649

LOVELY DINNER table, seats 6-8, beige wood, glass top, six upholstered chairs, $499obo.

Bdrm suite, dbl bed, headboard, exc mattress; 5-drawer chest; 2 night stands, $449.

Flatware chest, holds 48 Roger’s cutlery for eight +serving pieces. $50. (250)591-4383

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HP PHOTOSMART Printer for PC or Mac, exc. cond. $25.

(250)753-4289.

GOLF SHOES, men’s size 8 Adidas, ladies Size 6 Spalding. Good condition. $20/pair.

Call 250-758-6577.

KITCHEN SET, Arborite table, 4 upholstered swivel chairs, grey/beige, $85 obo. Call (250)933-4445.

QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998.

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STRAIGHT RAIL stair-lift, $2,000. Paid $5,500 3 years ago. In excellent shape. For details please call 250-3378328.

GARAGE SALES P.C.W.M. Wood Recycle Facility Garage Sale every Sat & Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Biggs Rd, Nanaimo Milner Group.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ACER 17� at screen computer, Canon Printer, swivel desk & chair, like new, $350 (all).

JVC 48� projection colour TV, oor model, 4 yrs old, $300.

Love seat, like new, light colours, $150. (250)951-0839.

DOWNSIZING TO a Condo For Sale, Centro BBQ (gas) $100; deluxe patio table, 6 chairs, umbrella $200; queen size bdrm furniture incl. box spring & mattress $700; chop saw $75; lazer level never used $50; couch, love seat & chair $600; chest freezer $70.

Please call 250-334-9603 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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2EMEMBER NO NUMBER CAN OCCUR MORE THAN ONCE IN ANY ROW COLUMN OR BOX

SANTA FE DIESEL w/eight cars, $50; Skeleton log car, $15; Transformer & track, $25.

(250)758-5073

40 years Experience

30. Hand (Spanish) 32. Overdose 33. A public promotion 34. Hat part 36. Turfs 39. 3rd or 4th Islamic month 41. Japanese martial art 43. Sec. of State 46. Off-Broadway theater award 47. Spiritual teacher 48. 98942 WA 50. Foot (Latin) 51. 84057 UT 52. Stalk of a moss capsule 53. Very fast airplane 54. The Wilderness Soc. 55. A meshwork barrier DOWN 1. Million gallons per day (abbr.)

2. Fake name 3. Film entertainments 4. Turn away from sin 5. A course or path 6. Opposed to a policy 7. Screenplay outline 8. Free from ostentation 9. Makes older 11. Explorer Polo 13. This (Spanish) 16. Units of action in a film 18. Contemporary 20. Clifford _____, playwright

21. Integrated data processing 28. Martinet 29. Suitable for use as food 30. African tribe 31. Enhance or decorates 34. Influence payments 35. Actress Farrow 37. Palm fruits 38. Taken T dishonestly 40. Large southern constellation 41. Belongs to Lifetime’s Heidi 42. Growing outwards 43. Beer ingredient 44. Round hut 45. They serve on a ship 49. Chapeau

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

Oak china cabinet, glass door $275. Oak table $125 Dresser, bevelled mirror $200 Wash stand $80. 1800’s Pine wash stand. 1885 Birdcage piano, birdseye maple, brass candle sticks $200. (250)334-4579

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Reduced to sell $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861.

WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. Wired for internet. Avail Oct 1. $880/mo. 250-591-8414.

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME (1502 sq ft) 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage beside the Morningstar Golf Course. Open concept. Lots of extras including extended private patio overlooking pond & waterfall. $365,000. Call 250-947-5101

Rental Properties Available All sizes. All prices Visit our website www.islandrent.com

or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855

COMOX, BC. 730 Aspen Rd. 4.5 yr Patio Home, 1449 sq.ft.

- 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, natural gas ďŹ re place, 4 appls. end lot w/fenced yard. $330,000 250890-9345/250-702-0621

CEDAR: TRAILER, 34 ft., very private park like setting.

Close to Hwy. $800+ hydro.

Call 250-245-0014.

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park.

2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses.

Will also trade for Rancher in Nanaimo. (250)738-0248

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

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 APARTMENT/CONDOS ✓★DISTRESS SALE✓★ Bank Foreclosures. Free list of foreclosure properties with pics.

Receive a FREE daily list by email. www.nanaimo forclosures.com

CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444.

For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html

C.R. WILLOW POINT. 3-bdrm 2 bath + sep. studio/workshop.

Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. Newer rancher, 5yr warrantee.

(778)420-4256, (250)202-8788

HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650.

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

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.

APARTMENT/CONDO #101 3270 Ross Rd- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #116 - 550 Bradly- 2 bdrms, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

New balcony & paint.

Free storage & parking.

Quiet building with security cameras.

Avail Sept. 15 & Oct. 1 From $675 - $790.

250-754-2936 #208-412 BRUCE Ave., 1 bdrm, $695, Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881.

430 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RENTALS

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appli’s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289

Realty Executives Mid Island

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

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

HOMES FOR RENT

NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ďŹ replace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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: Large 1bdrm.

Available Immed. N/P Ref’s. $650/m. Also avail. Bachelor apt. $550/m (250)729-1997

DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras.

Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping.

From $695 plus mo.

Call 250-753-6656.

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, on trolley route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.

NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital.

1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo.

Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet top oor 1 bedroom $695. For October 1st. Close to ferry & harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call 250-753-8633.

OLD CITY lrg 1-2bdrm, adult oriented, bus route, N/S, N/P. $675/$775. (250)714-6560.

BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114 COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13’over height doors, ofďŹ ce, storage, gas heat.

Large deck & hot tub, master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, 1746 Little River Road.

Price reduced from $425,000 to $325,000. Phone 250-8901071. Must Sell!

Parksville 4 acres +, 3 bdrm modular. mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. $480,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 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

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS www. bcclassiďŹ ďŹ ed.com

C. NANAIMO- Newly painted lrg/clean 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 4 appls, lrg yard, near school/ bus stop & shopping. $950 + utils. (604)318-9322 JINGLEPOT: both sides of duplex, 3bdrms, 1.5 baths, near school. Avail Sept 15 $ Oct. 1; $950 - $1050. Also second duplex, Departure Bay, near all ammennities, 1 side avail. Oct. 1st; $950. (250)758-7055

675 GEORGIA Ave., 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $1500. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available now. $1100. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca NORTH NANAIMO, Rocky Point, Executive home with incredible ocean view. 2 bdrm + den, 2500 s.f., multi-level.

Avail. Immed. $1600 + Utils.

Call 250-738-0595.

2BR UPPER house, on Sabiston St, on bus route, fenced yard, $850. (604)815-0189.

S. NANAIMO- Large 3 bdrm split level house comes with separate 1 bdrm suite. 2 car garage. Country setting. Close to town. No pets, No smoking. $1650. 250-753-4749 or 250716-6811, 250-713-7419.

S. NANAIMO, small bachelor cabin, water view, private, $425 mo, N/P, N/S, ref’s req’d.

Avail Oct. 1. (250)741-0043.

SUITES, UPPER NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $720. incl. 250-753-9365 PROTECTION ISLAND: quiet, quality, furnished 2bdrm bsmnt, ground level, 4 appli’s.

N/P, N/S. 12 minute ferry ride to Nanaimo. $585. Available Sept. 1, 2012 - April 30, 3013 (250)753-4123 or 758-4454 W E S T W O O D / J I N G L E P OT area: over garage Bachelor Apartment.

On bus route.

N/S, N/P. $500 Heat/Hydro incl. Damage Deposit req.

Avail. immed. (250)741-4100

TOWNHOUSES

1998 HONDA CIVIC $3,999 5 speed manual trans., power windows, steering & locks.

Front brakes & timing chain done in 2011. 250-754-5777 or 250-951-3156 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

2009 PT CRUISER, ex cond, 55km, auto, pw, a/c, White, well maintained. Motivated must sell. $9,990. 250-7324866

#6 272 HARWELL Road- 3 bdrms, $825. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

2011 FORD Focus SE $14,900. A/C, heated seats, Bluetooth, remote keyless entry, 32 000 km, full warranties, & more! Call (250) 756-0502.

1957 FAIRLANE Hardtop.

Blue/white continental kit. $15,000 or trade for small, mobile business. (250)923-1210

92 LINCOLN Continental V6, one owner, leather interior.

126,000 km, excellent running cond., needs air shock work. $2000. Call 250-951-0101

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1988 VOLVO 240DL, body in good shape, no rust at all.

Good driving condition. Includes 4 new all season tires and 4 new snow tires. $2000 obo.

Call (250)240-2014 or email to: joepanic@sd69.bc.ca

AUTO FINANCING

SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm Duplex, W/D, $400/mo+ utils.

Avail now. (250)701-3605.

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SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

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SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Dr- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BEBAN PARK. Remodelled 2 bdrm suite. $900./mo. inclds heat/utils. New kitchen, D/W, shared laundry. NS/NP. Avail now. (250)756-0801.

CENTRAL NANAIMO. Large 2-bdrm lower suite. Sep. entrance. $950. inclds utils.

Large yard. NP/NS. Avail Immediately. (250)802-0436.

HAMMOND BAY area, new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, sep ent, N/P, N/S, laundry & hydro incl’d. Avail immed, $700 mo. 250-729-0313.

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Separate entry, F/S, heat/hydro incl. NS/NP. $750/mo.

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Available Oct 1. Lrg reno’d 2 bdrm, F/P, storage, carport, garden, laundry. N/S, no parties, cat ok. $950 utils incld.

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N. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. New washer & dryer. NS/NP. Refs req. $950/M. utils/cable/hydro incl. 250-390-4692.

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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. $1,500 OBO (250)732-8811

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

1999 MAZDA Miata Convert & hard top. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 122,000k, power windows/doors/steering/antenna, 5spd manual. Bose sound system, cruise control, alarm, ABS brakes. Tires good, new brakes last 5,000k. Regular service; excellent condition. $9,990. (250)729-4948

2002 MERCEDES E320 Loaded, immaculate, all leather. Silver on Gray. $129,000 km’s.

Original owner. $12,500. Call 250-594-0012.

2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG, 97,000 km, 5 spd. 10 Mo’s left on lease. Take over @ 325/mo. First month free and all transfer fees. 250-210-1788

2010 BUICK ENCLAVE, white opal ebony leather, heated & cooled front seats. 19� x 7.5� chrome, 7 passenger, navigation & entertainment panorama roof. 51,000 km’s. $41,000 Call 250-594-0012

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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.

2000 DAMON Intruder Motorhome. 36ft, 64,000km, v-10 Ford, HW & tile floors, propane heater, 2-slide outs, back up camera, tv. Mint cond., $35,500 obo. (250)758-5710

2002 GMC Sierra 4x4 short box, 140,000 km. 1995 9’3” camper plus canopy for truck.

All very good cond. $15,000.

(250)248-7358. Camper can be sold separately.

2003 40ft Fleetwood Revolution diesel pusher motorhome, top of the line model, 350hp Cummins, Freightliner chassis, 49,900 miles, 2 slide outs, 6 new Michelin tires, all new batteries. Asking $89,950 Ph # 250-740-5688

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $13,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

M Monday ◆ HUB CITY Stamp Club hosts its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. All collectors welcome. 250-245-8186. ◆ NANAIMO THEATRE Group holds its first meeting of the season at 7:30 p.m. at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. New members welcome.

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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

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1992 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.7L V8, Automatic, 2WD, tow pkg, new exhaust, 2nd owner, 296K, $2,950, Tel: (250) 2283349.

◆ NANAIMO POWER and Sail Squadron hosts its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Nanaimo Yacht Club, featuring guest speaker on river cruising. Everyone welcome. 250-758-7276. ◆ BCGREA HOSTS its regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Unitarian Fellowship Hall at 595 Townsite Rd. Guest speaker is Kim Slater.

Officer elections.

Phone 250-722-3742 for details.

W Wednesday 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 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.

32’ TRAVEL Trailer in pet friendly park in Yuma, Arizona.

Furnished, A/C, Arizona room and 10x10 shed. Park has pool and hot tub. $3,500obo.

(250)756-1228

89 FORD F350, 4 dr, long box 1 ton, 460 auto, well maintained, good for hauling & towing. $1000. obo. 250-951-0855

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Campion Explorer 552 $15,000 o.b.o. 19 ft. 1999 282 hrs. Mercruiser 3.0 L sterndrive, roadrunner 3000lbs trailer. Evinrude outboard 15hp 4-stroke. Optional fishing/recreational gear.

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91-9ft Slumber Queen Camper. Great condition, well cared for. Lots of storage. $4300 OBO. 250-923-7508.

READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 24 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $11,000 obo.

Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.

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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

HUNTER SAILBOAT “Zig Zag”. 33.5 FT, 20 HPD Yamaha diesel, zodiac dinghy. View at the Port Alice Marina. 250-284-6121.

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◆ NANAIMO THEATRE Group hosts auditions for its presentation of 39 Steps. One female and three male actors between 25-55 needed. 7 p.m. at Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. 250758-7246 for details. ◆ NANAIMO HORTICULTURAL Society hosts its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre, 6234 Spartan Dr. Preparing dahlias for the winter is the key subject.

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◆ ASTRONOMY SOCIETY meets fourth Thursday monthly at 7 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre. Public welcome.

Visit www.nanaimoastronomy.com. Educational services available for schools and businesses.

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◆ NANOOSE NATURALISTS meet at 7 p.m. at the Nanoose Library on Northwest Bay Road for a presentation on basking sharks by Romney McPhie. Visit www.nanoosenaturalists.org or phone 250468-5346 for further details.

◆ CLOGGING CLASSES take place at Cedar Community Secondary School every Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For details contact 250-722-2953.

◆ NANAIMO RHODODENDRON Society hosts its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre. Guests welcome, free admission. Visit http:// nanaimo.rhodos.ca for more details. ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM opens the Spirit of Life art exhibition featuring the unique work of artist Cecile Jacobs. Visit www.nanaimomuseum. ca for details. ◆ NANAIMO HISTORICAL Society hosts Ron Greene, Victoria collector and historian, at 7:30 p.m. at Bowen Park Complex.

Greene will discuss an era without credit cards and ATMs. E-mail nanaimohistoricalsociety@shaw.ca for details.

Friday ◆ CEDAR BEGINNER guitar group for ages nine to 99. Runs from 2-3 p.m. For more information phone 250-2455778.

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◆ TEXAS HOLD’EM Poker River Riders host ongoing free games Saturday through Thursday at various locations. Visit www. riverriderspoker.com for details. Bring a food bank donation. ◆ NANAIMO ELKS No. 26 meets third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, 129 Harewood Rd. 250-7418308 for details.

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Nanaimo Buccaneers forward Jordan Levesque, centre, comes to a quick halt as Comox Valley Glacier Kings goaltender Josh Round freezes the puck and defender Nic Tupper runs some interference. The Buccaneers played their first-ever game in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, winning 5-4 in overtime at the Nanaimo Ice Centre Thursday. Dylan Moore scored a pair of goals, while Garrett Dunlop, Nick White and Quentin McShane added singles. Nanaimo is in action tonight (Sept. 8) in the Comox Valley and returns to the NIC Thursday (Sept. 13) for a 7:30 p.m. game against the Victoria Cougars.

Tucked away in a little corner of Wallace Street in downtown Nanaimo is one of the best-kept fitness secrets.

And that’s much to the disappointment of members of the Nanaimo Squash Club who want to get the message out they are doing well and welcome new players.

“It seems like a lot of people don’t know we’re here,” said Omi Fontaine, club president. “We try and get the word out, but we’re hidden down here.”

Operating out of 256 Wallace St., the NSC first opened in 1981 as a private business, but changed to a members-run club in 1985.

The sport continues to grow in popularity worldwide – there’s a push to get squash into the 2020 Olympic Games – and the numbers at the Nanaimo club have remained steady over the years with between 140 members in the off-season and close to 180 in peak season.

But there’s room to grow.

“We have a steady number of squash enthusiasts in town but I believe we could support more than 200 members,” said Fontaine.

With summer coming to a close, the club is entering its busy season and is offering something for players of every age and ability.

The big news this year is the hiring of Andrew Birks, a worldranked player from the Professional Squash Association tour, as the club’s new pro.

“We’re really excited about Andrew working here,” said Fontaine. “It’s not often you get an opportunity to get lessons from someone of that calibre.”

The club runs a series of programs for children, including a five-lesson introductory package to the sport through Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture.

The first package begins Sept. 15 and then again Nov. 3 and Jan. 12.

For those children already enjoying squash, the junior program, run by club pro Greg Vanderkoi, runs concurrently with the school year and begins Monday (Sept. 10) for children ages seven to 15 on Mondays and Fridays.

“It’s really good for a lot of the kids who don’t play team sports.

They come down here and have some success at an individual sport,” said Fontaine.

Adults can take lessons as well, and an in-house league matches players with similar abilities.

“It’s a sport that can be quick to learn once you get the hand-eye coordination, but it takes a lifetime to master,” said Fontaine. “It’s also an incredible workout in a short time.

I’ll get out on the court and run my heart out for 45 minutes.”

The club is marking World Squash Day Oct. 20 with an open house and one-day tournament, and hosts a stop on the B.C. Squash Association tour in February.

For more information, please go to www.nanaimosquashclub.com or call 250-754-3123. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Whitecaps boss leads breakast

Breakfast is served, and PacificSport Vancouver Island is bringing out the big guns for its second annual coaching seminar.

Bob Lenarduzzi, president of Vancouver Whitecaps FC and a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, is the keynote speaker at the Sept. 21 Coaches Breakfast at the Coast Bastion Inn. Lenarduzzi, a former North American Soccer League star, Canadian international and coach of the Canadian national and Olympic soccer teams, will share some of his coaching experiences and lifelong lessons learned.

The Coaches Breakfast is part of a series of activities during Coaches Week Sept. 14- 23 in communities in central Vancouver Island.

The diversity of courses and sessions offered include fundamental movement skills and National Coaching Certification Program certification courses for individuals at the grass roots level, to video analysis training for those involved in the high performance sports realm.

Coaches, athletes, parents of athletes or sports enthusiast are invited for breakfast and the presentation.

Tickets are $25 and available in advance only. For more information, to purchase breakfast tickets or sign up for seminars, please visit www.pacificsportvi. com or call Catharine Edwards at 250-7406572.

CALENDAR â—† Sept. 8 - Canadian Junior Football League. V.I. Raiders vs. Chilliwack Huskers. Caledonia Park, 2 p.m.

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Nanoose Bay’s Michelle Stilwell earns a silver medal Wednesday in the final of the women’s 100m at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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Redmen battle adversity

BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

There were some positives to take out of a 24-21 Vancouver Mainland Football League loss, but the Nanaimo Redmen have some work to do.

The Redmen dropped the league opener to the Victoria Spartans on the road Monday.

Coach Sean Roden said some confusion on defence and turnovers on offense proved costly. “Anytime you lose because yo u d i d n’ t e xe c u t e i t ’s disappointing,� he said. “We had a fair amount of competitive play in exhibition which makes our inconsistency even more disappointing.�

A host of injuries led to new players in the lineup who were not familiar with the Redmen’s

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team schemes. “It’s nothing we can’t fix although with a short week and a pretty physical game, I’m not sure just how much we can do early in practice. I’m not a big fan of Monday games,� said Roden.

Redmen quarterback Dylan Tucker had a good game, completing 14 passes in 21 attempts, including touchdowns to James Danylchuk, Trent Wright and Jon Evenson. “That was something positive to take out of it,� said Roden. “We were down 24-8 at one point and showed some character to not fold up our tent and we made it a close one.�

The Redmen host the Langley Stampeders in their home opener Sunday (Sept. 9) at Pioneer Park and Roden expects an emotional game.

“We knocked them out of the playoffs last year and a fight ended the game early,� he said. “I know my players are looking forward to it and I can only assume the returning Langley players involved in the game last fall surely have not forgotten.�

With an 0-1 start and a tough schedule, the Redmen have to jump on a Stampeder team that lost its opener to Cowichan. “We have a tough schedule, all top teams, and I’m stressing to our players to be focused, be committed and attend practice because we can’t afford a downward spiral,� said Roden. “We have to rectify things starting this weekend. There will be no coasting into the playoffs this year.�

Game time is 3 p.m. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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U12 (2001, 2002); Sept 18 - 6pm, Sept 22 - 10am, Sept 23 - 12 noon U14 (1999, 2000); Sept 19 - 6pm, Sept 22 - 12 noon, Sept 23 - 2pm U16 (1997, 1998); Sept 19 - 6pm, Sept 22 - 12 noon, Sept 23 - 2pm U18 (1995, 1996); Sept 20 - 6pm, Sept 22 - 2pm, Sept 23 - 10am Registration starts 30 minutes before the tryout. All tryouts are at the Wheatsheaf Sports Fields. One time $20 tryout fee. www.nanaimofastball.org g

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Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Sept. 15 Vancouver Island Rugby Union senior women’s. Nanaimo Hornets vs. Cowichan Piggies. Pioneer Park, 11:30 a.m. ◆ Sept. 15 - B.C. Hockey League.

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