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Pioneer Forest advocates threaten legal action I GROUP CLAIMS urban forest must remain parkland or be handed back to the province. BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Friends of Pioneer Forest say it will challenge the City of Nanaimo and Nanaimo school district in court if officials don’t recognize a provincial cabinet order they say requires the forest to be used as a park or be returned to the province. The organization says it has found evidence that the 3.2-hectare urban forest was wrongly relieved of its park designation in 1997 when the city sold it to the school board for about $800,000. It says a deputy minister issued the school board a letter then stating the park restriction had been removed, but argue that the letter “had no statutory authority or legal standing.” The school board then filed the letter with the Land Title Office in Victoria, which “wrongly removed the park restriction from the Pioneer Forest property.” Friends of Pioneer Park chairman Mike McCammon said the organization wants the city and school board to correct past mistakes. “Our goal is the long-term protection of Pioneer Forest as a park,” said McCammon. “We trust our elected city councillors and school trustees will see the wisdom of righting the wrongs of the past and take steps to ensure Pioneer Forest is properly protected for future generations.” In May, while performing its asset management assessment, the school district notified the city that a recent overhaul of the city’s zoning designations wrongly zoned Pioneer Forest with an open parks and spaces designation instead of a neighbourhood designation. That request prompted the Friends of the Pioneer Forest to form as residents became worried the property, under the neighbourhood designation, could become open to development. Nanaimo city council passed

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the first two readings, but pulled the issue from a public hearing in June due to confusion surrounding the property. Jamie Brennan, Nanaimo school board chairman, said the land is designated neighbourhood, is owned by the school board and that the interests of the school board’s students will be put first. “Our main goal is to realize as much from that property as we can for the school district. But that isn’t to say that we’re not agreeable to that piece of land reverting to parkland under different ownership,” said Brennan. “In the city’s plan they called it a park because, I guess, in their view there were people using it as such. So we asked the city to correct it and that’s when the city blinked, I guess you’d say, because of the opposition from the neighbourhood.” Brennan added that legal action by Friends of Pioneer Park would be cumbersome for all parties. “It’s up to them. For us it’s a distraction,” he said. “We don’t want this to become a legal battle because the only people who benefit from that are lawyers, not kids, and

our first interest is our kids.” Friends of Pioneer Forest secured environmental lawyer Patrick Canning who said the evidence he has found says the land, under past agreements, should only be used as parkland. “Order in Council 1035/1983 is all the evidence anyone needs to know with certainty that Pioneer Forest is required to be used as a park or for recreation purposes only,” said Canning. “Otherwise it reverts to the province. The city and school district needed cabinet approval to remove the park restriction, but cabinet never gave that approval.” In 1984 the province sold all of May Bennett Pioneer Park to the city for $1 under the condition the property be used for public recreation. In 1997 the city sold Pioneer Forest to the school district which considered building an elementary school on the site, but later deemed it unnecessary. Friends of Pioneer Forest say the currently in-force OIC 1035/1983 requires Pioneer Forest property to be “limited to

the specific purpose of use as a park and recreation and subject to reversion if not so used”. The site is mostly forested and is also used as one of the city’s designated off-leash dog parks. “We don’t own parks and any attempt by any group to confiscate that piece of land would be unwelcome by the school district,” said Brennan. “We own it and we don’t foresee we’ll be needing it for a school site in the future so for us it’s a matter of how can we realize some benefit from this property for our students. For the city it’s probably more political than for us and that’s for them to deal with, but we’re hoping we can work out an agreement with them.” The school board is in discussions with the city over a number of properties to erase confusion over titles, though Brennan added Pioneer Forest’s ownership and title is clear. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said the city is talking to the school board to come up with a solution that addresses the concerns of all parties. He said all options are on the table, including a possible swap of land between the city and school board. “If we have property we can exchange, that’s what we’re exploring. We understand the community’s desire to retain that as a park and the city is working with that view in mind, to keep it as a park,” said Ruttan, adding he felt it was premature for a citizen organization to threaten legal action. “But at the same time it’s important to remember it’s not the city’s property. It was sold legally to the school board and the solution will come from them.” Brennan said the school board won’t allow the deadlines of outside interests to interfere with the process. “Any artificial deadline that this group presents are really simply just that based on their own view of things,” he said. “We’re hopeful we’ll have a successful agreement with the city ... that will serve the best interest of both the City of Nanaimo citizens but also the students of our school district.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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RDN OKs change No increase in number of infections to liquor licence Directors with the Regional District of Nanaimo approved a change to the liquor licence at the Fairwinds Golf Course. The change allows the outdoor patio to be classified as a liquor-primary license, compared to the current food-primary licence. Fairwinds, which has a 58-patron liquorprimary licence and a 198-patron food-primary licence outside, needed the change in order to conform to the provincial regulations whenever there are large groups that use the facility.

◆ From /1 “I’m not aware of anyone who’s developed renal complications to date, but it is why we are so concerned about this,” said Hasselback. The bacteria was initially detected at the Brooks facility on Sept. 4. The plant remains closed and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency began a detailed assessment Tuesday to determine if the facility addressed deficiencies uncovered during its initial investigation which found several deficiencies in E. coli control measures and sampling and testing

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More than a dozen fires kept Nanaimo firefighters and investigators on the run over Thanksgiving weekend. A kitchen fire at Moxieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill and Bar in north Nanaimo that ignited shortly before 11:30 p.m. Monday has shut down the restaurant for a few days. Heat from the fire triggered the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sprinkler system, which snuffed out the flames, but flooded the kitchen. Rick Kwasnecha, fire prevention officer investigating that fire, said water, about 15-20 centimetres deep, flowed out the back door of the restaurant when firefighters arrived. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was quite a bit of smoke damage to the kitchen area, but the sprinkler system activated and put the fire out,â&#x20AC;? Kwasnecha said. The restaurant had closed and staff had gone home when the fire ignited. What caused the blaze remains under investigation, but Kwasnecha said as of Tuesday morning he had ruled out causes due to the kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation, appliance malfunctions, electrical defects and smoking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a head-scratcher,â&#x20AC;? Kwasnecha said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so far, undetermined. It could have been a chemical reaction from cleaning products, rags, things like that. It had nothing to do with the kitchen operation itself. It just happened to be in that area.â&#x20AC;?

Frank Naccarato, restaurant owner, said the drainage system in the kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s floor and quick mop up by a restoration company kept flood damage to a minimum, but the business will be closed until at least Friday (Oct. 12) while crews clean out the restaurant and discard smoke damaged items. Meanwhile, a blaze that destroyed a portion of the back deck of a house in the 2300 block of Brackenwood Place shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday was caused by a barbecue. Dave Leigh, fire prevention officer, said a charcoal briquette barbecue triggered the fire when one leg of the unit failed and it toppled over onto the wooden deck. Firefighters managed to keep the flames from damaging the house and no one was injured. And five people are in temporary lodging after a fire in a basement storage area caused smoke damage throughout their home in the 5200 block of Lost Lake Road Saturday. The fire, which broke out in a crawlspace shortly after 9 p.m., was confined to the area, said Ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But there was heavy smoke throughout the whole house,â&#x20AC;? he said. Other calls for service over the long weekend included a vehicle fire on Stewart Avenue, three bark mulch fires, one fire in a planter, a garbage can fire and one campfire.

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Commuter crunch Paramedics carry the driver of a pickup to a gurney after her vehicle collided with a school bus on Townsite Road at Waddington Road Tuesday at about 3 p.m. Police said the truck was hit by the bus when the truck turned right from Waddington Road onto Townsite Road. The woman and her 10-year-old daughter were shaken up by the accident and taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. The bus was not carrying passengers and its driver was not injured. Both vehicles sustained damage and charges are pending against the woman driving the truck.

Police seek slapping victim Nanaimo RCMP are investigating an incident from Tuesday morning when a female jogger was slapped on her buttocks by a male while she was out jogging near the intersection of Wellington and Jingle Pot roads. Police said the woman ran into the Nanaimo Jim Pattison Hyundai dealership at about 9:30 a.m. and told an employee a man slapped her. She then pointed toward where she last saw the suspect who was still standing near the intersection where the incident allegedly occurred.

The woman left and the employee went outside, called 911 and started following the suspect. Mounties with a police service dog responded and identified a person of interest about 30 minutes later in the Labieux Road area. Police spoke with the suspect, but had insufficient grounds to make an arrest. The suspect is described as a Caucasian in his mid 20s, approximately six- feet tall with a shaved head. He was wearing a blue, red and green sweater with red and black pants.

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Bite of Nanaimo gala returns support

PORTION OFF the price of each ticket sold goes to Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. “The Bite owes its success to the Nanaimo community – to the participating restaurants, the many people who have made the Bite evening a tradition, our sponsors and the volunteers whose efforts make it possible,” said Wendy Smitka, TheatreOne president. “This donation recognizes the work Loaves and Fishes does and also contributes, through them, to the community that has given us so much support over the years.” Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes executive director, said the food bank really appreciates the community support. “In f act, we are entirely dependent on

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it. There is a great need in Nanaimo,” he said. “So far in 2012, 5,300 different individuals have come through our doors. That’s one in 20 people in Nanaimo who would otherwise go hungry. We get really excited when other

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It’s Homelessness Action Week in B.C. (Oct. 7-13) and while nothing specific is planned in Nanaimo to mark the occasion, advocates say the week is important for raising awareness about the issue. John Horn, the city’s social planner, said in previous years, the Nanaimo Working Group on Homelessness has commemorated the week by organizing events such as bringing a number of services for the homeless into Maffeo Sutton Park or doing a homeless count, but this year the group has taken a break. With all of the recent news coverage and community dialogue about the city’s Housing First and Harm Reduction Plan and plans for building supportive housing units, the group feels that residents are well aware of the issue, he said. “There are probably not many

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Proper health trumps p prices p The massive recall of beef that emerged from a Brooks, Alta. processing plant should cause people to pause and think about the food chain, and how demands for low prices may have a longterm effect that goes far beyond this recall. B.C. farmers and ranchers produce a large supply of cattle for the meat market each year. But for the most part, they are now shipped off to huge feed lots on the Prairies for a final fattening up before being butchered. A few farmers and ranchers raise some cattle to full size and sell meat to customers or specialty butcher shops directly. In virtually all cases, this meat is more expensive – but comes with the assurance that the final consumer knows just where the meat originated and how it has been handled. Almost every single large grocery retailer buys beef from a handful of huge plants, such as the Brooks facility. It’s estimated that up to 40 per cent of the beef sold in B.C. comes from that plant. That’s why the recall list is such a long one. Grocery chains today have to offer low prices to get customers in the door, and meat prices are among the most closelywatched. Getting good value for your dollar has never been more important. But as details about the recall emerge, it seems clear that the volume of cattle moving through the Brooks plant and the sheer difficulty in keeping E. coli infections under control are major factors in this serious health issue. And this is serious. It’s not just ground beef that has been affected, but steaks and roasts. These cuts have rarely been reported as being infection risks in the past. Hopefully out of all this will come a demand by meat eaters for better information about the food they eat. 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. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Skills training new ‘mission’ for NDP My column on skills training a at an NDP provincial council couple of weeks ago gave short meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.’s shrift to the NDP position: tax the apprenticeship system. Since banks and hand out grants for the B.C. Liberals took it from women’s studies, sociology and trade unions and set up a Crown other worthless pursuits, while corporation called the Industry skilled jobs go begging. Training Authority in 2004, the That’s a pretty crude caricature, completion rate for apprentices so I sat down with NDP leader has fallen to 37 per cent, he said. Adrian Dix in his legislature Dix assured me he isn’t proposoffice last week to get ing to “blow up” the a better sense of his ITA, or hand control B.C. thinking on the subject. back to unions. They VIEWS Dix has been devotwill have “a voice,” ing a lot of time lately along with business. Tom Fletcher to skills training, in Speaking to the NDP Black Press trades particularly. He executive, Dix referred meets frequently with to Phil Hochstein, business people now, president of the nonand his recent speeches union Independent emphasize that every Contractors one of them talks about and Businesses’ the growing shortage Association, as the of skilled employees. symbol of trades Dix credits Premier training decline. Not Christy Clark and jobs minister surprisingly, Hochstein has a difPat Bell with making some good ferent take. moves recently, announcing The 37 per cent figure is misequipment upgrades for vocationleading, Hochstein said, because al programs around the province. under the ITA there are currently He says it’s because the NDP have 32,000 apprentices in the system, been “pounding away at them twice as many as when it was for eight months” about freezing union controlled. advanced education spending in Many drop out in the first their March budget. Dix calls that year, and Alberta claims a beta crucial mistake and predicts the ter completion rate because it government will reverse it soon. doesn’t start counting until the “So I think, if we’re going to second year. And when Dix touts have a mission for four years as a Alberta’s “mandatory” trade government, if we’re elected, this system, Hochstein said he means is the mission: to start to address returning to a system where all the skills shortage,” he told me. work is restricted to journeymen In his speech to the recent or registered apprentices of that municipal convention, and again trade.

“What it does is impose union jurisdiction on the training system of the entire construction industry,” Hochstein said. “So multi-skilling, multi-tasking, organizing the work in the most efficient way is blown out of the water, and it’s stuck in the old craft system of training.” The marketplace has spoken on that restrictive system, he said, and unionized construction is down to about five per cent of the market, based on payroll. Hochstein said the NDP talks a great game about getting more young people into trades. But when unions have the upper hand, they will always favour seniority. A quota of two apprentices per journeyman means another one can’t be hired. Dix agreed with me that the public school system has overemphasized university, to the detriment of not just industrial trades but lab techs, chefs and other skilled workers that are in short supply. As B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair recently noted, tradesmen themselves often don’t encourage their kids, because they’ve been told all their lives that they are “tool monkeys” in a dead-end job. And would NDP student grants be targeted to need? Dix’s answer was a definite maybe. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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TTainted beef raises concerns To the Editor, How can dangerous food contamination happen in the 21st century? Food processors and products are supposed to be tested regularly. Why not constant testing? One assumes those test results are diligently analyzed before the products get distributed to the public.

If not, why not? Why does it take days/weeks for our food safety regulators to even respond, let alone act, when alerted? Especially when alerted by other countries. Why aren’t all Canadian cattle destined as food beef vaccinated for E. coli and other bacteria? Why aren’t citizens

immediately alerted to contamination? Why does it take weeks to find out which distributors and retailers sold the contaminated products? Why aren’t they required to be alerted immediately and ordered to halt further sale? Given modern marketing knowledge of purchasers,

why aren’t retailers required to use their databases to directly contact the known purchasers and told not to use the product? Why not require media advertising or even signs in their stores? Why aren’t those causing contamination not prosecuted? Why is there no full compensation

for those harmed required of those who caused the harm? I think it is long overdue for serious answers to these questions. So, to our elected representatives in Parliament, supposedly a ‘responsible government,’ let’s have those answers now. Gary Korpan Nanaimo

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owners in those areas seem to understand how to get the customers and keep them. How does this help our local economy? Greed prevails over intelligence with local fuel suppliers and they can’t get it into their heads they aren’t helping the local economy. If consumers can buy the same products further south on the Island – and have access to lower fuel prices – why would they pay $137.9 a litre for gas in Nanaimo? The only way I see fairer gas prices coming to Nanaimo is by boycotting local fuel stations whenever possible and local business apply pressure due to lack of sales in their stores. The price will drop when there are large amounts of unsold gasoline in the supply tanks in the ground. D. Wristen Nanaimo

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Price excuses just don’t fly To the Editor, Re: Gas prices leave little to be thankful for, Letters, Oct. 6. Further to the letter regarding Nanaimo prices going up to $1.37 per litre overnight. I had to take a trip to Victoria on Thursday and was stunned at what I saw. Ladysmith was $1.28/ l, Victoria was $1.23/l and Duncan was $1.18/l. I never want to hear another lie from the oil companies about the cost of distribution. If we were still buying gas by the gallon, they wouldn’t dare bump the price the way they do. Last week, the price jumped from $1.25/l to $1.37/l overnight – that’s the same as $0.54/gal and the difference between here and Duncan, would be

$0.85. People would scream like crazy if they saw that kind of increase. The distributor for Nanaimo should be charged with theft, plain and simple. There is no excuse to have such a discrepancy in prices. P.D. Good Nanaimo

Ferry system won’t last long To the Editor, Re: Gabriola ferry proposals flawed, Letters, Oct 4. I totally agree with Al Strano that moving the Gabriola Island ferry terminal from downtown Nanaimo to Duke Point is currently a bad idea, for the reasons he outlined. But what about the future? Is he and others travelling to/from Gabriola prepared to indefinitely absorb rapidly rising ferry fares for a continued reduction in service, or does he expect taxpayers to build a bridge to the island? What my article proposed is that in the future we shift away from the private automobile

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Energy plan must be about more than energy Feeding our energy appetite is top of mind for many people these days. Some argue we should get coal, oil and gas out of the ground as quickly as possible, build more pipelines and make as much money as we can selling it here and abroad. Their priorities are the economy and meeting short-term energy needs so we can live the lives to which we’ve become accustomed.

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Offffer(s) er(s) available on select new 2012/2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by October 31, 2012. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and dow down payment yment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013 Kia models on approved credit. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) with a selling price of $23,572 is $134 with an a APR PR of 2.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $6,794 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Delivery and destination fees of $1,455, $1,200 “3 payments on us” savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699 $699), PPPSA and registration fees are extra. See dealer for full details. “Don’t Pay for 90 Days” on select new models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2012 and 2013 models on approved credit (2012/2013 Sportage/Sorento/Sedona excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal annd ntterest monthly over the term of the contract. ¥3 Payments On Us offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance or lease a select new 2012 Soul 1.6L MT/2012 Soul 1.6L AT/2012 Optima/2013 Optima/2012 Sorento/2013 Sorento/2013 Forte Sedan/2013 Forte Koup/2013 Forte5 from a participating dealer between October 1 – October 31, 2012. Eligible lease and purchase finance (including FlexChoice) customers willll receive a cheque in the amount of three payments (excluding taxes) to a maximum of $350/$350/$400/$400/$550/$550/$350/$350/$350 per month. Lease and finance (including FlexChoice) purchases are subject to approved credit. Customers will be given a choice between up to $1,050/$1,050/$1,200/$1,200/$1,650/$1,650/$1,050/$1,050/$1,050 reductions from the selling/leasing price after taxes or dealer can issue a cheque to t A hee customer. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31, 2012. '$500 Winter Tire offer is open to retail customers who finance or lease an eligible new 2012 or 2013 Kia vehicle from a participating Kia dealer between October 1 and October 31, 2012 inclusive. Eligible models include 2012/2013 Rio 4-Door and Rio5, 2012/2013 Forte Sedan, Forte Koup and Forte5, 2012/2013 Sorento and 2012 Soul 1.6 L AT § or MT models. $500 can be redeemed, at customer's choice, towards the purchase of a winter tire/tires for their new Kia vehicle, in the form of a cheque in the amount of $500 or as a reduction of $500 from the negotiated selling price (before taxes) of the new vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your Kia dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31, 2012. $500 cash bonus is available for all qualified customers who purchase annd akke delivery of a 2012/2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, Forte5, Sorento, Optima and Rondo model on October 11 to 15, 2012. Cash bonus is deducted from negotiated price before taxes. Offer available at participating dealers on in-stock vehicles only. &Bi-weekly finance payment (on approved credit) for new 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) based on a selling price of $28,667/$23,572 is $146/$134 with an APR of 0%/2.49% % orr 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $7,576/$6,794 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455, $1,650/$1,200 “3 payments on us” savings, $500/$0 winter tire credit, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable deale dealer \ administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. Cash purchase price for 2013 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO540D)/2012 Rondo LX with AC is $13,995/$16,517 and includes a cash savings of $2,427/$5,500 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers), $1,050/$0 “3 payments on us” savinggs, $750 50 Rondo cash bonus, delivery and destination fees of $1,455/$1,650, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Based on the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $17,472/$22,767. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full fu details. ‡$2,427/$5,500 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2013 Forte Sedan/2012 Rondo LX from a participating dealer between October 1 – October 31, 2012. Cash savings is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. 1Rondo Cash Bonus offer is available to qualified retail customers U whho purchase/finance or lease a new 2012 Kia Rondo (Cash Bonus of $750) from a participating dealer between October 1 and October 31, 2012 and will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Lease and finance offers are on approved credit. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD (SR75XD)/2013 Forte SX S Luxury xury AT (FO74XD)/2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2012 Rondo EX V6 w/Navigation (RN750C) is $43,045/$27,150/$35,550/$29,945 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455/$1,455/$1,650 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may ma È selll for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Sorento 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Forte Sedan 2.0L MPI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2012 Rondo EX V6 w/Navigation 2.7L DOHC 4-cyl (A/T). These estimates are based on Transport Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada’s EnerGuide Fuel Consumptioon Guuide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program. See dealer or kia.ca for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. 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â&#x2014;&#x2020; FIRST ANNUAL Central Vancouver Island Ostomy Education Day takes place at Bowen Park Complex from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register by phoning 250-740-3880 ext. 2. Space is limited.

LANDLORDS! The Rental Owners and Managers Society of BC proudly presents The Process of Ending Tenancies. Join Al Kemp for a full day workshop on how tenancies are ended, what forms to use and the reason behind them, direct requests and enforcing orders. This workshop runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday, October 27th and is being held at the Beban Park Recreation Centre (2300 Bowen Road). Cost to attend all day, including lunch, is $79/person for members or $99/ per person for non-members.

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Gary Dodds and cuer Pat Zeeman, get together for a square dance at Wellington Hall. Workshop at 7:30 p.m., mainstream dance at 8 p.m. Visiting square dancers welcome. 250-7545203 for details.

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â&#x2014;&#x2020; LADIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AUXILLIARY No. 257 Legion hosts a mini-flea market at 7225 Lantzville Rd. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item and get a free coffee. All proceeds to local food banks. 250-758-2852 for details. â&#x2014;&#x2020; DRIVING WORKSHOP for Seniors presented by former RCMP member Tim Schewe takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1797 Cedar Rd. By donation. Register at 250-722-3455. â&#x2014;&#x2020; BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a 10-km Nanaimo walk. Registration at 9:30 a.m. at Elaine Hamilton Park (1631 Naylor Cr.) in Cinnabar Valley and the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information call 250-7569796. â&#x2014;&#x2020; TRAVELLING SQUARES, with caller

â&#x2014;&#x2020; CENTRAL VANCOUVER Island Orchid Society hosts its regular meeting at noon at the Harewood Activity Centre, 195 Fourth St., on the second floor. Program and sales. Guests welcome. â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANOOSE LIBRARY, 2489 Nanoose Rd., hosts its fall book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hundreds of titles for sale, most just $1.

Monday â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANAIMO BETTER Breathers Group meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre. Diane Gillis will present on flu awareness. Details at 250-753-2529.

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3331 ext. 716. â&#x2014;&#x2020; HAREWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD Association hosts its annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 625 Georgia Ave. in the multipurpose room. Guest speakers and refreshments. Everyone who lives, works or volunteers in Harewood is invited.

Ongoing â&#x2014;&#x2020; WOODGROVE TOASTMASTERS. Learn to express yourself effectively and confidently Wednesdays at 7: 15 a.m. at 101-5070 Uplands (at Turner). 250-729-2903 or 250729-9148 for details. â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANAIMO BUDDHIST Group meets Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. 587 Seventh St., Nanaimo. 250-7562127 or e-mail susanjwilson@shaw.ca. â&#x2014;&#x2020; SONS OF F Norway Lodge meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Bowen

Park Activity Room 1. For information please call 250-756-2406 or 250-751-1435. â&#x2014;&#x2020; AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE Nanaimo meets on the third Saturday of each month at Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. at 9 a.m. Refreshments and guest speakers. 250754-6568 for details. â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANAIMO WEIGHT Loss Surgery support group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Inn on Long Lake at 6:30 p.m. Contact 250755-2058 or 250-7536224 for details. â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANAIMO BOAT Modellers meet every Sunday at the north dock of Inn on Long Lake from 9-10 a.m. with radio controlled sail and power boats. 250-753-2594 or visit www.nanaimoboatmodellers.com for details. â&#x2014;&#x2020; HARBOUR CITY Senior Quilters meet Tuesdays from noon

to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Please call Lucy at 250-756-9149 for information. â&#x2014;&#x2020; THURSDAY NIGHT cribbage at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 on East Wellington. Starts at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. â&#x2014;&#x2020; TROUBLE HEARING? Canadian Hard of Hearing - Nanaimo meets third Monday of each month at Christ Community Church, corner of Bowen and Northfield roads, at 1:30 p.m. For details phone 250-591-6206. â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANAIMO WIDOWS Support Group meets Wednesdays. All widows welcome. 250722-3353 for time and location. â&#x2014;&#x2020; NO-AUDITION FUN singing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Details at info@moresingingplease.com or 250729-6135. â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANAIMO STROKE Recovery Group meets every Friday at Bowen Park Social Centre at 10:45 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Contact 250-753-5328 for more information.

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Dave Ursulak, left, and Erik Warners, of the Nanaimo Paddlers Club secure pieces of Styrofoam collected off the shores of Newscastle Island Saturday. The groups annual cleanup removed nearly 400 kilograms of waste from the island.

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The weather was cool, but the enthusiasm warm, as 26 members of the Nanaimo Paddlers Club launched their kayaks and canoes to spruce up the shores of Newcastle Island. Their mission was to rid the shoreline of every piece of flotsam and debris that had washed up over the summer and to return the Island to as pristine a condition as possible, now that boaters, campers and hikers have left for the season. Five teams of paddlers spread out around the island Saturday, looking for anything that wasn’t of natural origin, while two five-metre skiffs cruised the shores waiting for radio calls from the volunteers to come in and take away their piles of garbage. The paddlers found a number of large pieces of Styrofoam and four

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VOLUME 13, ISSUE 10 - OCTOBER 2012

CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

REMINDER TO RESIDENTS: City Cultural Operating, Events & Festivals, Sport Tournament Grants Available October 1, 2012 2 - The City of Nanaimo is now accepting applications from community organizations needing financial assistance to support their cultural or sport organization or events. Three grants are available to local non-profit organizations: Cultural Operating Grant, Arts, Cultural and Festivals Events Grant and the Sport Tournament Grant. The City of Nanaimo recognizes the contribution arts, cultural and sport activities bring to the community. “The economic and social benefit generated by our local organizations is impressive”, explains Bob Kuhn, Manager Recreation and Cultural Services. “To these ends, the City of Nanaimo affirms its ongoing commitment to encourage and support an active and successful art, culture and sport sector within the community”. Cultural Operating Grants are available to non-profit arts and cultural organizations to assist with operating costs. Seed money is also available to new and emerging organizations. Eligibility and evaluation guidelines are included on the application form which can be found online at www. nanaimo.ca . Applications must be received by November 1st, 2012. The Cultural Committee of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission will be reviewing the applications before the end of 2012. There are two deadlines for the Sports Tournament Grant application: November 1st for events hosted between January 1 to June 30 and May 1st for events hosted between July 1st and December 31st. Sport Tournament applications will be reviewed by the Recreation Committee of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. Application forms for this grant are also available at www.nanaimo.ca . Committee recommendations are forwarded to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission and City Council for final approval. If you have any questions about the grants and grant criteria please call Bob Kuhn or Hannah King at 250-756-5200.

Nanaimo Cultural Plan Community Visioning Forum October 16, 7-9:30 pm Beban Park Social Center The City of Nanaimo invites you to participate in the cultural planning process to make Nanaimo a more vibrant and creative city. Your feedback and ideas will be invaluable in making the new Nanaimo Cultural Plan reﬂect who we are as a city and what kind of a creative city we want to be in the future. We will present the new cultural resources inventory and map. There will be opportunity for discussions regarding our key cultural assets, guiding principles for the plan and our vision for the future. Sandra Thomson, Development Consultant, will be facilitating the feedback session. Nanaimo has embraced “Cultural Vitality” as one of the 4 pillars of sustainability in its Corporate Strategic Plan. To this end we are embarking on a municipal cultural planning process to leverage local cultural assets and resources for supporting economic prosperity and overall creative community building. Cultural is about who we are as a people - our history, our values, and is central to our identity. It fosters innovation, collaboration and community partnerships. Culture is what makes our city look and feel the way it does. Imagine a Nanaimo that is vibrant and interesting, welcoming and liveable ... a community that is exactly what all our residents have envisioned and worked together to create. A place where anyone in the world would love to live or visit. Your Nanaimo - A place to be proud of! The City of Nanaimo recognizes the growing importance of the role played by creativity, innovation, arts and culture and quality of place, for a healthy vibrant community. For more information about the cultural planning process and how you can be involved, please contact Bob Kuhn at bob.kuhn@nanaimo.ca (Phone 250-760-1139)

ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE NEXT REVIEW PERIOD FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENTS APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE 2012-NOV-01 Council adopted planNanaimo as the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) 2008 Bylaw No. 6500 on 2008-SEP-08. Council’s policy under Goal Seven – Work Towards A Sustainable Nanaimo, is to consider general OCP amendment applications twice a year. Under the approved process, Council will consider applications received by 2012-NOV-01 for general Official Community Plan amendments. The final decision regarding bylaws before Council in this review period will normally occur prior to 2013-APR-30. General Plan amendment applications received after 2012-NOV-01 will not be considered for a Plan amendment until the next review period. Information and application forms are available by contacting: Community Planning Section Community Safety and Development Division City Hall Annex 238 Franklyn Street, Nanaimo Ph (250) 755-4483

PUBLIC WORKS - CITY OF NANAIMO - 250-758-5222 MESSAGE TO PROPERTY OWNERS RE: MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE/DRAINAGE SYSTEMS Before winter rainstorms arrive is the time for homeowners to check gutters, downspouts and perimeter drains around the house to ensure everything is working properly. 1. Clear your gutters and downspouts of all leaves and debris. Ensure that they remain clear through the winter. 2. Have your drain system cleaned and repaired if necessary. Remember, drain tiles will plug over time with mud, silt, or roots and in some cases, may even have failed due to age. 3. Ensure that any surface drains, such as those located at the bottom of driveways and stairwells are clear of mud and debris and remain clear through the winter.

Per Bylaw No. 7004, water meters are to be accessible at all times for reading and repairing of the water meter. This includes providing and maintaining an adequate and convenient passage-way to the water meter. User Rate Department Phone: 250-756-5716 Fax: 250-755-4440 e-mail: userrate.info@nanaimo.ca

CITY HAPPENINGS COUNCIL KEY DATE CALENDAR - 2012 All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street. All City of Nanaimo Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre, located at 80 Commercial Street. October 15..................................Council Meeting October 22........................ Committee of the Whole October 29 ..................................Council Meeting November 1 ..................................... Public Hearing November 5 ...................Committee of the Whole November 12 2 ............. STATUTORY HOLIDAY FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY November 19 ..............................Council Meeting November 26 .................... Committee of the Whole December 3 ................................Council Meeting December 6 ..................................... Public Hearing December 10 .................Committee of the Whole December 17 .................................Council Meeting December 25 5 ............................ CHRISTMAS DAY December 26 6 ....................................BOXING DAY

MAYOR John Ruttan - Res: 250-390-4724

COUNCILLORS George Anderson - Cell: 250-713-8201 Bill Bestwick - Res: 250-753-7065 Diane Brennan - Cell: 250-713-6996 Ted Greves - Res. 250-729-0714 Diana Johnstone - Res: 250-754-9996 Jim Kipp - Res: 250-753-5212 Bill McKay - Cell: 250-668-5969 Fred Pattje - Res: 250-758-7575

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A lady I know got a cheque on Wednesday, and drank it all away by Friday. This happens, and it’s never a good thing. Understanding why is important; planning how to avoid drinking is important; accepting responsibility is important. The MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT FALLING OFF THE WAGON IS TO GET BACK ON IT. Falling down happens to two-thirds of people trying to quit. What you do the next day is vital to the chances of success. Call someone, talk to someone, ask for help. With me, that help is always available if you want it. If you need to talk, call 250-619-9839 and ask for help.

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Military sights and sounds Ordinary seaman Karen Hough and other members of the Naden Royal Canadian Navy Concert Band perform at the Port Theatre Monday (Oct. 15) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 and available online at www.porttheatre.com. Proceeds support the Nanaimo Military Music Festival Society. 18 month RRSP / RRIF / TFSA or regular GIC

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Tossing a bowling ball down a lane in quest of a strike can mean a world of difference for a homebuilding project in Haiti. La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries in Nanaimo hosts a fundraiser Sunday (Oct. 14) at Brechin Lanes to help those trying to rebuild their lives following Hurricane Tomas in 2010. The storm caused millions of dollars in damage and hundreds of deaths. Tickets for the event are $25, and include three hours of bowling, shoe rental, a burger and salad. There will also be a silent auc-

tion, live auction and cash bar, as well as other fundraising activities. La-Z-Boy stores on Vancouver Island are supporters of Compassion Canada – an organization committed to eliminating child poverty world wide. In addition to individual fundraisers, the Island stores donate a portion of their profits to the charity. Anybody wishing to attend the fundraiser can purchase tickets at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries at Country Club Centre. For more information, please call 250-756-4114.

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Vancouver Island University donors will be given a first-hand demonstration of what their support means to students during the school’s donor appreciation event today (Oct. 11). Students from nursing, dental hygiene, child and youth care, and early childhood education programs, many of which are scholarship recipients, will be on hand to give demonstrations in the labs using the different equipment. The guides will address how the program is preparing them for their chosen career and both faculty and students will be on hand to answer any questions. The tours take place between 4-5:30 p.m. at VIU’s nursing lab, third floor.

Bottle drive aids watershed The Nanaimo and Area Land Trust continues to aid the environment with a Bottles for the River drive Saturday (Oct. 13). The fundraiser, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Country Club Centre parking lot near Lucky’s Liquor Store, helps with NALT’s stewardship activities in the Nanaimo River watershed. For more information on NALT, please go to www.nalt.bc.ca.

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Burlesque performer heats up Port Theatre Broadway diva seduces audience members with her provocative shimmies and shakes BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

uinn Lemley likes to leave something to the imagination. She likes to make the stage sizzle with sexuality with her girls Grace (Erin McGrath) and Raz (Sara Durinich). She’s worked hard to master the art of the tease. It can be as simple as removing a feather boa or showing a leg. She studied women who pioneered the art form – women like May West and Gypsy Rose Lee. “These women were really groundbreaking women who broke the rules and the glass ceiling with their art,” said Lemley. “They did it with intelligence and wit and humour.” Lemley celebrates the art of tease. She said women like Rita Hayworth did it with glamour, sometimes only removing a glove to seduce the watcher. “All she does is take off one glove but it is so provocative and sexy,” said Lemley. Lemley brings her show Burlesque to Broadway to the Port Theatre Saturday (Oct. 13) for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Her show fills the stage with sequins, feathers, fans, big band tunes and Broadway hits. It takes the audience into the world of The Ziegfeld Follies and classic Broadway. It includes songs such as Hey Big Spender, Ten Cents a Dance, Let Me Entertain You, Bang Bang and M She’s a Lady. It’s not a typical burlesque because it’s not about exposing flesh but teasing the audience, said Lemley. “We are like a Cadillac show. It is not a typical burlesque,” said Lem-

ley. “It’s so dynamic. It’s one show stopping number after another. It’s so much fun to be with the audience.” The performer was introduced to the glamour of Broadway and burlesque early on. While growing up in Indiana she used to visit her grandmother who lived right beside her. The two would watch movies featuring Rita Hayworth and other actresses of that era. They would also watch the Carol Burnett Show and Sonny and Cher. Her journey into the world of burlesque and Broadway intensified after she starred as Rita Hayworth in The Heat is On. She decided to gather a creative team for her show Burlesque to Broadway, which includes stories, jokes and music. The show celebrates the glamour and glitz and the female figure. “The show is really a celebration of women and all who love them,” said Lemley. During the performance Lemley and her girls love to interact with the audience. She said some audience members may find themselves on stage to participate in the show. She encourages people to dress up in the glamour of the Broadway era and to have fun. Lemley said she’s thrilled to be visiting Nanaimo to perform her show. For more information on Burlesque to Broadway please go to www.burlesquetobroadway.com. Burlesque to Broadway shows at the Port Theatre Saturday (Oct.13) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 or $55 for members and groups and are available at the Port Theatre office, located at 125 Front St., online at www.porttheatre.com or by calling 250-754-8550.

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Gogo nabs award for Soul Bender BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo blues musician David Gogo won Blues Recording of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards last month. Gogo said he didn’t expect to win because he’s been in the running before for an award for his album Soul Bender. It was previously nominated for Best

Blues Album of the Year from the Juno Awards. “I was thrilled. I was just pleased,” said Gogo. “It was kind of funny because I didn’t have a speech prepared.” Luckily the awards were announced two at a time so as the other recipient accepted their award he was busy crafting his speech. Soul Bender was created in the Nanaimo Lois Lane Studios.

Gogo worked with Rick Salt to perfect the album, which is a mixture of original songs and covers. It includes a blues version of Michael Jackson’s The Way You Make Me Feel. In the music business Gogo said he always gets asked ‘what have you done lately?’. Yet, even though Soul Bender was released last year people are still talking about it. ◆ See ‘CHRISTMAS’ /23

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Mel Dagg explores life aboard a steamship travelling along the West Coast in Passage on the Cardena. The author reads her work at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library Friday (Oct. 12) at 6:30 p.m. It follows 15-year-old Matthew Clayton as he searches for his father along the B.C. coast.

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◆ From /20 “It’s had a pretty good life,” he said. “It’s got the best reviews of my career.” Gogo said when he plays blues live he connects with the audience and shares his humour. On an album he doesn’t have that opportunity. However, with Soul Bender, at the Nanaimo Lois Lane Studios the musicians interacted with each other to capture “the live off the floor” flavour, he said. As a blues performer Gogo travels extensively and those experiences are translated into his songs. “Experience really factors in to the music, especially lyrically,” he said.

Gogo is planning to release a Christmas album this year, Christmas with the Blues. The album highlights blues songs from the 50s and 60s. The only traditional Christmas song on the album is an instrumental version of The Little Drummer Boy. “It’s a real kind of traditional blues album, a little laid back than I usually do,” said Gogo. “It’s my first real authentic blues album from beginning to end.” He’ll perform at the newly renovated Nanaimo Entertainment Centre, the old Caprice Theatre, on Dec. 1. The show details are currently being nailed down. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Kelly Guest of Victoria dismounts his bike to get through the sand trap area of the course at the Kona Kup cyclocross race at Bowen Park on Monday afternoon. Guest placed third in the expert menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division of the Cross on the Rock series stop.

For the Nanaimo Clippers to win their next game, they might need to dictate the style of play. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B.C. Hockey League team (4-3-0-1) plays three games this coming weekend, starting with a home-andhome set Friday (Oct. 12) and Saturday against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (6-4-0-1). The Bulldogs are first in the BCHL in goals for (43) and second to last in goals against (49), while the Clippers are at the other end of the spectrum, scoring half as many goals as the Bulldogs but allowing only half as many, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to keep it down in their zone and out of our zone as much as we can, try to stay away from the ping pong kind of game,â&#x20AC;? said Brenden Forbes, Clippers alternate captain. The last time the teams played, the Bulldogs blitzed the Clippers for three goals in the first six minutes and went on to win 5-2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came out hot right off the bat and we got a couple penalties, too, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to be careful to stay out of the box in the early going,â&#x20AC;? said Forbes.

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◆ TYPE - Rear-wheeldrive full-size premium sedan.

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arning: disabling traction control on the 2012 Genesis R-Spec sedan may result in significant tread wear. I say ‘may result,’ because if you drive Hyundai’s recentlyupdated, near-flagship vehicle with restraint, it can be as docile as any other large luxury sedan. But if you’re heavy on the pedal, and are naughty enough to disable traction control, its all-new 5.0-litre V8, which has grown in displacement from 4.6 litres and in horsepower from 385 to 429, is capable of spinning its big 19-inch wheels with abandon. And vaporizing a few bucks worth of expensive rubber. I experienced this in early fall at Mosport International Raceway, where as part of a larger event that included track time in the more agile coupe, journalists also had the opportunity to go head-to-head on a makeshift drag strip, and engage it a little tireshedding tomfoolery. But such fun is fleeting. So a few weeks later, I booked the car for a full week of testing. Between road and track, I discovered that the 2012 Genesis R-Spec – the top trim of the lineup – is more than just a big, cushy executive sedan. With its sport-tuned,

◆ ENGINE - 5.0-litre V8 gasoline direct injection (429 horsepower).

◆ TRANSMISSION Eight-speed automatic with Shiftronic manual control. ◆ FUEL ECONOMY - 13.1L per 100 kilometres in the city, 8.1L/100km on the highway.

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Compared to last year’s sedan, the 2012 Genesis wears a more aggressive front, with a larger lower intake and redesigned trapezoidal headlights with striking LED accents. From the side, rocker panels enhance its assertive profile.

five-link front and rear suspension, the R-Spec is stiff, although not uncomfortably so. And it takes a hard corner with surprisingly little lean. But the big news for this new model is not the freshened look, nor even the upgrade from a sixspeed auto to Hyundai’s eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s the brawny 5.0-litre powerplant that has been bored out from the previous 4.6 litres, and given gasoline direct injection, along with other performance tweaks. This results in not only

the aforementioned boost in horsepower, but a significant bump in peak torque. And although the car is no lightweight at 1,884 kilograms, it will launch from zero to 100 km/h in about 5.8 seconds, which is quick by any standard. The R-Spec also delivers the kind of power you’ll find in today’s pony cars. It’s a little slower, but not by much, and provides a good deal more passenger comfort. This Genesis model may lack the brand cachet of a Merc or a Bimmer (not to mention

the street cred of a Mustang or Camaro), but if you can live with its high levels of performance, luxury and refinement without the high-priced logos, then the R-Spec may be for you. I’ve heard a lot of criticism about the Genesis’s price tag being a lot to spend on a Hyundai. But bear in mind that in its first model year, the Genesis was awarded 2009 North American Car of The Year and took top honours from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, winning Canadian Car

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. *Sourced from Autodata and Honda.ca on 09/26/2012. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/2013 Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual/2013 Sonata GL Auto/2012 Veracruz GL FWD/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0.99%/0.99%/0%/0%/0.9% for 84/84/84/48/48 months. Bi-weekly payment is $99/$117/$139/$279/$277. No down payment is required. Cost of Borrowing is $615/$728/$0/$0/$517. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Auto for $25,214 at 0% per annum equals $139 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $25,214. Cash price is $25,214. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. †ʕPrices for models shown (including price adjustments): 2013 Elantra Limited/ Elantra GT SE Tech 6-Speed Auto/Sonata Limited/Veracruz GLS AWD/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $24,694/$27,844/$30,564/$35,759/$40,259. Prices include delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ʈFuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 4.9L/100KM; City 6.8L/100KM)/ Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual (HWY 4.9L/100KM; City: 7.2L/100KM)/2013 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2012 Veracruz GL FWD (HWY 8.5L/100KM; City 12.7L/100KM)/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 7.2L/100KM, City 10.4L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. ‡Price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $350/$7,500/$6,500 available on 2013 Sonata GL/2012 Genesis 5.0L R-Spec/2012 Veracruz Limited AWD. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †ʕ‡Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ^Based on Natural Resource Canada’s 2012 ecoEnergy award for most fuel efficient full-size car. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

2012 CANADIAN & NORTH AMERICAN Limited model shown

AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGʆ U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

THE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FULL-SIZED CAR – NATURAL RESOURCE CANADA’S 2012 ECOENERGY VEHICLE AWARD^

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see dealer for details

Offer(s) available on select new 2012/2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by October 31, 2012. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013 Kia models on approved credit. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) with a selling price of $23,572 is $134 with an APR of 2.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $6,794 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Delivery and destination fees of $1,455, $1,200 “3 payments on us” savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. See dealer for full details. “Don’t Pay for 90 Days” on select new models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2012 and 2013 models on approved credit (2012/2013 Sportage/Sorento/Sedona excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. ¥3 Payments On Us offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance or lease a select new 2012 Soul 1.6L MT/2012 Soul 1.6L AT/2012 Optima/2013 Optima/2012 Sorento/2013 Sorento/2013 Forte Sedan/2013 Forte Koup/2013 Forte5 from a participating dealer between October 1 – October 31, 2012. Eligible lease and purchase finance (including FlexChoice) customers will receive a cheque in the amount of three payments (excluding taxes) to a maximum of $350/$350/$400/$400/$550/$550/$350/$350/$350 per month. Lease and finance (including FlexChoice) purchases are subject to approved credit. Customers will be given a choice between up to $1,050/$1,050/$1,200/$1,200/$1,650/$1,650 /$1,050/$1,050/$1,050 reductions from the selling/leasing price after taxes or dealer can issue a cheque to the customer. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31, 2012. '$500 Winter Tire offer is open to retail customers who finance or lease an eligible new 2012 or 2013 Kia vehicle from a participating Kia dealer between October 1 and October 31, 2012 inclusive. Eligible models include 2012/2013 Rio 4-Door and Rio5, 2012/2013 Forte Sedan, Forte Koup and Forte5, 2012/2013 Sorento and 2012 Soul 1.6 L AT or MT models. $500 can be redeemed, at customer's choice, towards the purchase of a winter tire/tires for their new Kia vehicle, in the form of a cheque in the amount of $500 or as a reduction of $500 from the negotiated selling price (before taxes) of the new vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your Kia dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31, 2012. §$500 cash bonus is available for all qualified customers who purchase and take delivery of a 2012/2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, Forte5, Sorento, Optima and Rondo model on October 11 to 15, 2012. Cash bonus is deducted from negotiated price before taxes. Offer available at participating dealers on in-stock vehicles only. &Bi-weekly finance payment (on approved credit) for new 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) based on a selling price of $28,667/$23,572 is $146/$134 with an APR of 0%/2.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $7,576/$6,794 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455, $1,650/$1,200 “3 payments on us” savings, $500/$0 winter tire credit, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. \Cash purchase price for 2013 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO540D)/2012 Rondo LX with AC is $13,995/$16,517 and includes a cash savings of $2,427/$5,500 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers), $1,050/$0 “3 payments on us” savings, $750 Rondo cash bonus, delivery and destination fees of $1,455/$1,650, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Based on the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $17,472/$22,767. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. ‡$2,427/$5,500 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2013 Forte Sedan/2012 Rondo LX from a participating dealer between October 1 – October 31, 2012. Cash savings is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. 1Rondo Cash Bonus offer is available to qualified retail customers who purchase/finance or lease a new 2012 Kia Rondo (Cash Bonus of $750) from a participating dealer between October 1 and October 31, 2012 and will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Lease and finance offers are on approved credit. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. UModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD (SR75XD)/2013 Forte SX Luxury AT (FO74XD)/2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2012 Rondo EX V6 w/Navigation (RN750C) is $43,045/$27,150/$35,550/$29,945 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455/$1,455/$1,650 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. °The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ÈHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Sorento 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Forte Sedan 2.0L MPI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2012 Rondo EX V6 w/Navigation 2.7L DOHC 4-cyl (A/T). These estimates are based on Transport Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada’s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program. See dealer or kia.ca for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation and Kia Canada Inc. respectively.

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NANAIMO FALL HOME EXPO Crossland Storage Sheds 250-751-4885 Pride Home Painting

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anaimo’s final show of the year starts Friday. See the newest and the best products and services for your home and outdoor living at one location in three big,

action-packed days! a On behalf of the Show Management, S over 70 exhibitors, o we would like to welw come area residents c tto the 23rd Annual Fall Home Expo. F You’ll be stimulated, Y iinspired, and enterttained...all for free! Come find decorators, builders, remodelers, designers, suppliers and other professionals with expertise in the home improvement and design industry. This show emphasizes on the finishing touches that make a house a “home” and the

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A BOUQUET to the lady who thanked us with a bouquet for the return of her purse to Wal-Mart. We feel appreciated and it was nice to be recognized as an angel. We are glad to have made your day happier. A BOUQUET to the ladies out there – you are the pretty flowers of humanity. A PLUG for whistles. Keep one in your pocket or purse, it can be very useful in emergencies. A BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU BOUQUET to Eye Care Nanaimo on Bowen Road for fixing my glasses. The arm was broken and a helpful employee found a spare and mounted it for no charge. You will have our business in the future. A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF ROSES to the Young Professionals of Nanaimo for organizing the painting of the old A&B Sound building downtown and to all of the volunteers who helped with the project. It looks great. A SUMMER BOUQUET to Sandra for hauling my bicycle to the shop in her truck and to Hank for fixing it so quickly. MANY THANKS from a senior to whoever found my keys on a purple, coiled wrist band and put them in the mail. An outdated War Amps tag was on the chain, but they were able to trace me and return my keys. A FIELD FULL OF PUMPKINS to the nice lady behind the counter at Fairway Market. She was cheerful and helpful beyond the call of duty.

A HUGE BOUQUET to Const. Mike Ramsey for your caring and compassion during the loss of our loved one. This duty is well beyond "to serve and protect." THANK YOU to Casino Nanaimo, paramedics and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital emergency staff who showed kindness and compassion for our mom, who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away recently. Also A ROSE to the lady who offered help.

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A FLAVOURFUL BOUQUET to Bada Bing pizzeria on Wakesiah Avenue for the delicious food. Good pizza, good prices. From a new customer. A DISNEY BOUQUET to Kari at Sears Travel for your exceptional service in booking our trip to L.A.

A BOUQUET to Raymond at Fair Trade Home Improvements for doing such a fantastic job renovating our washroom. Despite the hidden issues found upon demolition, he stayed true to his quote. This level of professionalism and perfection is seldom seen in contractors. I highly recommend him. THANKS to the volunteers and supporters for the supper I received one recent Friday night at St. Paul's Anglican Church. It was good and much appreciated.

Submit your Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone No _____________________________________________________

BIG BOUQUETS to all our relatives, friends and neighbours who donated to and helped set up our B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation charity garage sale. We raised $466 with proceeds going to childhood cancer research. Also thanks to the Comox Fire Department for loaning us tables to display our assortment of treasures. A BOUQUET to the city for the new bus benches. All that I have seen have been on a pad except the one on Dover Road at Applecross Road. Why is this one on the sidewalk where people have to walk around it?

A BOUQUET to the man on the bike who helped my son and I when we had to swerve and brake suddenly to avoid being hit by a truck on the corner of the Parkway and Northfield Road. Many thanks F to for calling the ambulance. A BEEF the truck driver, who didn't even get out of his truck, but just drove away. A BIG, STINKY BEEF F to the lady who stole my mom’s purse and, after taking all the money, scattered the contents in the forest. What goes around comes around. A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET to the two wonderful homeless people who took the time to gather the contents from her purse and return it to her promptly.

A SMOKY PILE OF BEEF F to some traffic control staff. I have seen two different ladies smoking cigarettes while directing traffic. Not only is it a fire hazard, but it also looks unprofessional to passersby. Do you not have a rule stating no smoking on the job? A BEEF F to intrusive service companies. One wants me to change my cable service. Another one wants me to change my phone services. I have said no over the phone and thrown away the information I receive in the mail. Someone even came to my door. What part of 'no' do these people not understand? A BEEF F to the human who sent in a totally fabricated bouquet two weeks ago, trying to pretend it was from his/her dog or cat. I know your pet didn't really write the message because animals don't have opposable thumbs, rational thoughts or souls.

A BOUQUET to Kal Tire on Norwell Drive. I took my car in for a tire repair and they did that plus an overall check on my car. I was told it was no charge and a carnation was on my seat. Thanks for the great service.

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A BEEF F to a waitress at a north Nanaimo restaurant. Ever heard of washing your hands? A BEEF. The other day I called the city's animal control department to come pick up a friendly dog with no tags that was wandering around Maffeo Sutton Park. They told me they pick up this dog at least three times a month. I was heartbroken that this poor animal continues to suffer, so I told the animal control employee that I would just find him a good home, but they had to take him. A GIANT PILE OF BEEF F to a restaurant for getting our order wrong and then telling us that they didn't believe it was wrong. The owner told us that it was policy to not refund anything to unhappy clients regardless of the reason. We were upset with how we were treated by both management and the owner. A BEEF. My wife and I took our grandchildren to a Nanaimo Clippers game recently. When the game ended, we forgot our blue seat cushions with the Penticton Vees logo – we moved to Nanoose Bay from Penticton three years ago – and our names on them. When we went back to get them, they were gone. If you found them or know who has them, please turn them in to arena management or call us at 250-4687981. From Jim and Dale Garrett.

A BEEF F to the lady who borrowed a tool from our store to retrieve her keys from her locked car. After remaining open well past closing time, you never bothered to return it before driving away. Shame on you. A BEEF F to the person who found my Marianne book bag containing my music and did not turn it in. Please return it to the caretaker upstairs at the German clubhouse. A BEEF F to people who take their old dogs on difficult hikes in the mountains. Would you take a 90year-old person up Mount Benson? It's the same for dogs. The dog I saw was clearly in distress. Next time leave it at home, or go for an easier hike. A BEEF F to the store employee who followed me around just because I walked in with a hood on. It was cold outside. AN E. COLI BEEF F to all the people worried about a tiny bit of tainted beef. Oh no! You might get E. coli poisoning and then you'll only have a 99.5 per cent chance of survival. Let's all chill out.

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Dad was born in Leuchars, Scotland on the 28th of March, 1930. He was the ďŹ rst born of John Watters Herd and wife Betty Nicholson Watson Herd. His birth was registered in St. Andrews. My Father, Ronald George Herd grew to have one sister and two brothers. Throughout the war, Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family travelled throughout Scotland as Grandpa was an electrician. Grandpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills were needed during the war and as such there were many school changes throughout Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school years. The war really impacted Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view of funerals. None of us like funerals, but Dad especially did not want a funeral or a celebration of life. Grandpa and Dad immigrated to Canada in 1952 and for two years they worked and sent money home to get Granny and the rest of the family to Canada. Dad worked as a teacher in Scotland and as an engineer here in Canada. Once Dad came to Canada, he never returned to Scotland. He embraced Canada as his own. He played ruggar when he arrived and kept many of those friendships over the years. It was with the help of the Jewish Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society that Dad got his start in Canada. With a loan from Rabi Rosenburg of Toronto, Dad got enough money to purchase a car to get him to his ďŹ rst job. That kindness stayed with Dad all the years of his life. That story became a family story, told with pride and repeated many times over the years. It remains our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pay it Forward, and a true point of pride and gratefulness. Dad met Mom in Toronto and they courted for two years. They married on April 9, 1955. I am the only child of Ronald George Herd and Noretta Lilayan Lentz Herd, (born August 17th, 1932, Maynooth, Ontario). Dad worked for English Electric 1955-57; Racey McCallum 1957-59 where he was a metallurgist at the Chalk River reactor. Dad and Mom chose a boxer named Bootsieas their ďŹ rst dog and from there they built their life. They ran a boarding kennel in Maple, Ontario while Dad worked as a dogcatcher 1959-61. Dad ended up working for Purina 1961-65 and through this he began attending the dog shows. Dad showed our own dogs, was active in the Boxer breed and went on to become an international dog judge. Our home was blessed by many four legged lovies throughout the years. We had boxers and pointers, a poodle, some cats and a bassett- not all at the same time of course! We moved to Cooksville (Mississauga), in 1965, and that home was where we all remained throughout my schooling. Dad worked for Arnett in Port Credit from 1965-71. He was the manager of Gaylord Regethermic in Brampton from 1971-1986. After leaving Gaylord he became a real estate agent in Mississauga and sold property from 1986-1991. After Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement in 1991, Mom and Dad moved to Vancouver Island- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paradise Foundâ&#x20AC;? as Dad said. Dad continued his dog judging and traveling. He had earned his all-around judging and this aďŹ&#x20AC;orded Dad the excitement of judging and travels to other countries. He remained active in judging until his retirement from judging in November 1999. Dad remained active in the breed and to this day we still have many friends in the dog game. Dad was recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club for ďŹ fty years of dedicated service. My Dad was active in the Nanaimo community. He was involved in Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Patrol for two years. He went on to start Speed Watch here in Nanaimo and was awarded the Volunteer Award for 1999 for Vancouver Island by the Ministry of the Attorney General. That program still runs today with volunteers. Dad passed away suddenly on Thursday September 20th while Mom and I were on an overnight trip to Ucluelet. When we were unable to reach Dad by phone, our dear friend Rick came to the house and found him. My Dad leaves behind his wife (my Mother) Noretta, daughter Sherri-Lynn, grand-cat Nubby, and many close and dear friends and extended family to mourn his passing. I would like to thank everyone for the prayers and kind words, shared memories and acts of support that have buoyed us through this diďŹ&#x192;cult ďŹ&#x192; time. Thank you to the paramedics, ďŹ re and rescue, RCMP and the coroner for coming to take care of my Dad. Dad will be cremated and buried at a later date in Maynooth, Ontario, where most of Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is laid to rest. Arrangements are being handled by Benson Funeral Home in Millbrook, Ontario. Should anyone wish to make a donation in Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, we have selected The Christ Lutheran Church, RR#1, Maynooth, Ontario, K0L 2S0. For Online condolences and donations, please visit www.bensonfuneralhomes.com

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Kenneth G. Marson July 22, 1938 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 24, 2012 It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ken. Pre-deceased by his mother, Anne Marson, Ken leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 51 years, Sheila; daughters Laurie (Botta) and Brenda (Marson); grandchildren Taisha, Tiana and Devon; sisters Thelma (Rumney) and Margaret (Wharton). From Nanaimo, Ken left with his young family to pursue a successful career in Instrumentation Process Controls, which led to him to complete various jobs across Canada and ultimately to operate his own business, Silverdale Resources. Returning to retire in Nanaimo with his wife, Ken enjoyed travelling, gardening and doing many â&#x20AC;&#x153;projectsâ&#x20AC;? around his beautiful home. Full of energy, Ken took up golf at age 65 and loved the game and his golf buddies at the Nanaimo Golf Club. Ken was a member of the Nanaimo Wine Club and was recognized, through many competitions, as an exceptional wine maker and mentor. Ken will be remembered for his sunny disposition, analytical mind, great sense of humour, and unending generosity to those around him. In his 74 years, Ken led an extraordinary life, touched many lives and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at Costin Hall in Lantzville on October 20, 2012 at 1:30. The family wishes to thank Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended family, friends and neighbours for their love and support as well as the medical staďŹ&#x20AC; at Nanaimo Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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C. NANAIMO: 5922 Ralston Dr., Sat, Oct 13, 10am-4pm. New vacuum, lrg fans, camping equip, factual books, Electric tools/etc, clothing, new circular clothesline-just assemble

MOVING SALE. Sat. Oct. 13, 8:30am-1:30pm. Furniture, bed, small appliances, household items, etc. 107 Harpooner place, (off McGirr). All proceeds to Haven House.

DEPARTURE BAY: 1501 Argyle Ave, Fri/Sat/Sun, Oct 12/13/14, 8am-3. Loonie, Toonie, Five+ full tables, a Toonie or less. Numerous other items.

NANAIMO- 2160 Mountain Vista Dr, Sat & Sun, Oct 13 & 14, 9-3pm. Moving Sale everything must go!

GARAGE SALE. University Area, 100 Block Acacia Avenue (off Bowen Road), downtown Nanaimo. SUNDAY ONLY. Oct. 14th. 9am-2pm.

N.NANAIMO: Sat, Oct. 13th, 8am-2pm. 5424 Leslie Cres. Downsizing our stuff! Sml appliances, kitchen essentials, a bit of everything.

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LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Entertainment centre for 27” TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905.

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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. Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ﬁreplace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

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. E4 - 430 STEWART Avenue1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road

250-246-5688 NANAIMO- 2 bdrm spacious, ground ﬂoor suite in senior’s oriented complex. $840 includes, heat, covered prkng, insuite W/D. On bus route, close to University Village Mall. To view call Peter at (250)616-2513. NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Oct & Nov. 1/12. Hot water included, on bus route. $530/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411.

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250-754-2936 #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3185 BARONS Rd- 1 bdrm, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 405 - 555 FRANKLYN- 1 bdrm, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLY- 2 bdrms, $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm +den, 5 appli’s, free high speed wi-ﬁ. N/P N/S. $850. 250-754-2207 NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bedrooms $650 to $695. Now or Nov 1. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark 250-753-8633

HOLLY HILL & ROSS TOWN RD, 2 homes avail: each 3bdrm, 2 bath - Clean, bright family homes. New carpet & paint, W/D hookup. Close to amenities. Ross Town $975. Holly Hill $875. Avail Nov. 1st. Please call 250-758-4871. QUARTERWAY AREA, quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yard, storage, NS, NP. Ref’s req’d, $1100 mo. Avail Oct. 15 or sooner. Call 250-758-9548.

HOMES FOR RENT 1728 WHITE Blossom Way- 3 bdrm, 3 bth, $1650.Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 5988 WATERTON Place- 2 bdrm, 2 bth, $950. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 675 GEORGIA Ave- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $1350. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. 754 SOUTHLAND Way- 3 bdrm, 2 bth, $1900.Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DIVERS LAKE House 1800 sq.ft. - 3 Bdrm + den, 2 bath, located on quiet cul-de-sac, shop, shed, RV prkng. Fresh paint & ﬂooring. Avail. Dec 1. N/P & N/S. Ref’s Req’d. $1600./mo. 250-741-6815. HAREWOOD, NICE 3bdrm upper. Close to VIU. W/D. N/P, N/S, No Parties. Avail Nov 1. $1,050. (250)591-0151 LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D DW, lrg fenced yrd, garage, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,175. Oct. 1st. 250-722-7377 N. NANAIMO, 4 bdrm mobile, W/D, F/S, avail Nov. 1, pets ok, N/S, No drinking, $1100 mo. (250)390-3045 after 6 PM. NORTH NANAIMO- lrg 4 bdrm home, treed yrd, dbl garage, 2 gas F/P, all appls, nice neighbourhood, close to amentities. Avail Nov 1. $1500+ utils. (250)616-8755.

ROOM IN safe Christian home. Close to hospital. Kitchette & bath shared w/female. Inclds all utils & hi-spd internet. Cable & W/D use. Furnished or unfurn. N/S or partying please. Suits PWD or dayshift worker. Avail Oct. 15th. $450. Call Sigrid at (250)7518681 to view or for more info.

SUITES, LOWER 1073 BRAMBLEWOOD Lane2 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1127 THUNDERBIRD Drive- 1 bdrm, $875. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1133 BEECHWOOD2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DEPARTURE BAY: bright 2bdrm auth’d suite avail immed. W/D, F/S, FP. $900 incl hydro. Pets neg. (250)7131617 or clarochelle@shaw.ca DOWNTOWN 1-BDRM, 950 sq ft. priv. W/D, full bath, $800 inclds utils. (250)741-8155. HAMMOND BAY, ocean view, new 3 bdrm, main level, 1 bath, full kitchen, shared laundry, close to bus stop & Rutherford School. Avail now, $900 cable/internet incl, half hydro 250-667-0688 leave message. N.NANAIMO: 2BDRM. Priv. entry/drive, F/S, W/D, utils incl. N/S, N/P. Avail. now. $925. (250)802-6472 or 390-3556 OCEAN VIEW- lrg 1 bdrm suite in Hammond Bay/Oakridge area. Close to lifestyle gym. Nice & clean. W/D, F/S. NS/NP. $750 incl utils/cable. Call (250)758-5034. S. NANAIMO, new 2 bdrm, W/D, F/S, D/W, microwave, cable, wiﬁ, heat incl’d, hydro extra, N/S, N/P, $995 mo. Avail Nov. 1. (250)755-5121. WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $860/mo. 250-591-8414.

2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1195. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com DEPARTURE BAY, large, bright 3 bdrm, close to shopping & bus, 2 appls, laundry, prkg, $995 mo incls utils. 250729-9278 or 250-668-3274. HOSPITAL 3BDRM,1 bath, lrg fenced yard, fresh paint in/out. $1150/mo + utils. Ref’s req. Avail. immed. 250-740-6803 NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $720. incl. 250-753-9365 N. NANAIMO, beautiful 2 bdrm/2 bath + den/dining area, W/D, $1115 mo, N/P, avail immed. (250)729-8081.

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2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000. Call 250-586-3380

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

2001 KUSTOM Koach 5th Wheel, 23.5ft, air cond, sleeps 4-6 adults. Lots of cupboard space, rear full bathroom, nice condition. Must see. Do not need special licence to tow. $8,995. 1 (250)754-0725

2001 FORD Ranger XLT - Extended cab - 4.0 L Automatic, 4 doors, canopy. New brakes, shocks, tires, battery. 186,000 km $5500. 250-752-5203

2004 GMC SIERRA, silver grey, ext cab. 4x4, fully loaded, trailer tow pkg. Canopy, box liner, 92,000 km. Ex cond, very clean, no accidents. $16,900. 250-287-2607.

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2006 MUSTANG GT Convertible, V8 auto, 69,000 km, all options, clean. Asking $18,000 obo. 1976 TRIUMPH T26 Red Exterior. Tan leather interior. Collector plates. available. New black soft top, tires, battery. $8000 in repts. Asking $10,300 O.B.O.

2007 SUBARU FORESTER Auto, premium package, 95,000 km, silver & gray, $16,500. (250)758-5986

1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141. ESTATE SALE: Luxury Class A motorhome, 2001 FORETRAVEL 36 foot U320 with 1 slide. 454 Cummins with 6 speed Allison Transmission. $130,000. 250-714-9739 or 250-746-5695 or email skew67@hughes.net

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

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, clean inside & out. $2,995. 1 (250)751-0645 2012 MAZDA 2. Moving. Must sell. Approx. 700km. Tinted back windows. Excellent condition. Asking 14,000 O.B.O. 250-923-0805. Campbell River

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1125 BEAUFORT Crescent- 2 bdrms, $795. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #54 - 507 9TH Street- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $950 + utils. 250-713-1025.

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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

EVINRUDE 15 H.P, short leg. Very good condition. Mechanical and optical. $400. 250923-6466.

BOATS 16FT. HEIRLOOM CANOE Clear Fiberglass over cedar strips. Cherry wood woven seats, C.W. & Decks Yoke. Never Been Used. Comes with accessories. Paid $4,000. Asking $3,400 obo. Must See! Ladysmith. 250-741-7782

SURVEYOR SPORT 2011 20’ SP186 Travel Trailer. High quality, little used, perfect cond. Dry weight 3,413 lbs. Loaded. MANY extras. $17,000. Ph. (250)743-6686

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MOTORCYCLES 2004 CHEV CAVALIER, 4dr sedan, 122,000 km, 5 spd, great on gas, excellent condition. Moving - Must sell. $2,250 obo. 250-246-2881

2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $12,500 OBO. 250-871-3126. 2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

04 BUICK RENDEZVOUS V6 Excellent condition. 211,000 km. Asking $5500. Call 250954-0894

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1981 23’ Corsair Motor home A/C, heater + forced air, 2500 Honda generator, furnace, full kitchen/bath. $6,999. For more details. (250)724-6558.

2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $13,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

26’ Aquastar Command Bridge Cruiser, 1982, ﬁberglass. Dbl berth forward, dinette converts to a dbl, encl. new head w/9 gal holding tank & macerator. Buss heater, fresh water pump, 3-burner propane stove w/oven, dbl SS sinks and ice box. 260A Volvo gas engine w/2030 hrs, Volvo outdrive 290/2 station hydraulic steering. 12/110 V, 2 batteries. Lots of upgrades - Great Value at $14,500.00 OBO. Please Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.

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2007 VW Golf City, blue, 5spd, 33,000 original km, platinum shield protection & deﬂectors. Like new condition. $12,500. (250)933-5182

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

1988 DODGE 3/4 ton and Camper, 2WD with 8 ft 9’ Slumber Queen. Both in excellent condition. 250-287-8261

2008 LEXINGTON GTS 283 18,500 miles. Full body paint, three slides. Like new, $69,900. Phone:250-898-8718 or 250-702-2681

Call 250-752-7596 1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963. 2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Km’s. Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037 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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A tentative colle ctive agreemen by Air Canada t ending a strik front counter e staff includes increases, but wage it will be up to an arbitrator contentious dispute to settle a Canadian Auto over pension plans for new hires. Work ers union pres Lewenza said ident Ken the tentative deal wages and addr includes high esses quality er raised by work of ers. But he said life and other issues not settle the the agreemen issue t does fined benefit major stumbling of defi pensions – the block in the negotiations. Lewenza said the union agre sion issue to ed to send the an arbitrator penin order to mini strain on the 3,800 workers mize the who were on “For us to prolo strike. ng the strike hirees would absolutely mak as a result of future e no sense at but it will give this us time bargain on beha an opportunity in futur e years to lf of those new The tentative hires,” Lewe nza said. agreement mean agents and othe s r staff who walk customer service day will retur ed off the job n to work toda Tuesy. The main stick ing point in pension plan the dispute was s, with Air Cana over new hires on da wanting to a defi put fined contribu a defi tion plan vers fined benefit us pension. Defi provide retir fi ees with a pred ned benefit plans ictable income, they expose employers to additional costs but pension fund s doesn’t have if their enough mon promised bene ey to pay fits. With defi fi fined contribu the company’ tion plans, s contribution is limited to tiated amount a set, negoand payouts to retirees depe performance of the underlyin nd on the g investments.

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