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CUPE workers Anneliese Skoropad, left, Claudette Dodd and Penny Pittman walk the picket lines at Vancouver Island University Tuesday morning. School is back in session today (Nov. 22) after a two-day strike by the university’s support staff.

Workers stage two-day walkout Classes at Vancouver Island University are back in session after strike by support staff to back up contract demands in negotiations

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Support workers at Vancouver Island University are expected to return to work today (Nov. 22) following a two-day strike.

University officials cancelled all classes Tuesday and Wednesday due to job action by the Cana-

dian Union of Public Employees, with limited services available to students at all four campuses.

The university’s nearly 300 support staff, including clerical, maintenance and food services workers, joined support staff at four other institutions in the action, which the union blames on stalled contract negotiations

with the province.

Deborah Hopper, president of CUPE Local 1858, said no further job action is planned this week and the union is waiting to see what comes out of discussions between university administrators and the province before deciding on any future action. ◆ See ‘UNIVERSITY’ /4

Harewood residents give a dam about their community.

An estimated 500 people jammed the gym at John Barsby Community Secondary School Tuesday night in an effort to sway city council’s decision to demolish two dams at Colliery Dam Park, a popular urban green space used for walking, fishing and swimming.

The dams have been deemed unsafe by the province’s Dam Safety Branch, which gave city officials until the end of this month to develop a plan. On Oct. 29, one week after deciding in camera to remove the dams and drain the existing lakes, council advised the public of its plan.

An inundation study performed by the city and province revealed that should a severe seismic or rainfall event occur, the 100-year-old dams could fail, likely resulting in the loss of human life.

Residents who attended the rally indicated they were willing to accept the risks if it meant keeping the park in its current state.

“An earthquake may or may not have an impact, who’s to say?” said Jeff Solomon, coorganizer of the rally. “We chose to live here because of access to special places. Colliery Dam Park is one of those special places.”

Geraldine Collins, a retired watershed engineer technologist, said her calculations tell her the risk of dam failure is minimal.

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We chose to live here because of access to special places. Colliery Dam Park is one of those special places.

She said an earthquake strong enough to damage the dams is a one-in-2,475 year event, and that the dams have a 1.6-per cent chance of failing over the next 50 years. She added that resonance of the dams, not the size of an earthquake or distance from the epicentre, is more likely to determine its ability to remain intact during a seismic event.

Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan attended the meeting but was not invited to speak. He was joined by councillors Bill McKay, Diana Johnstone, Ted Greves and Fred Pattje.

Ruttan called facing the crowd “not an overly pleasant experience” but said he felt it was important to be there.

“They were obviously very emotional and very attached to the Colliery dam,” said Ruttan.

“We went there to listen and to hear what their thoughts were and to hear how concerned they were. But it remains that we’re doing this on the side of safety.” ◆ See ‘RESIDENTS’ ‘ /5

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Ian Thorpe, left, and Pete MacDonald survey some of the penny donations already rolling in for the News Bulletin’s annual Pennies for Presents campaign. Thorpe and MacDonald are two of the volunteers who help make the fundraising drive successful.

the Salvation Army and the Boys and Girls Club of Nanaimo.

MacDonald and Thorpe are the drivers of the campaign – literally.

They spend hours and hours behind the wheel, driving to the various drop-off locations to collect the change, which is then passed on to the volunteers at Berwick on the Lake, who roll them for deposit.

Tom and his wife, Wig, continue to help by rolling all of the silver coins.

Once the pennies are rolled, MacDonald and Thorpe return to pick up and deposit them with the help of staff at the Terminal Park TD Canada Trust branch.

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“If you drop a container of pennies, it takes a long time to pick it up,” said Thorpe, speaking from personal experience.

And sometimes just getting at the pennies can be a challenge – MacDonald remembers being unable to get pennies out of an aluminum mini beer keg one year and enlisting the help of the News Bulletin’s production manager, Duck Paterson, to break open the top.

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Donations to the Pennies for Presents campaign can be made until Dec. 21 at the News Bulletin office at 777 Poplar St., or one of the community drop-off locations: InPrint downtown, John’s Bedroom Barn, Northridge Fitness, Canadian Tire, Sink or Swim Scuba, La-Z-Boy, Royal LePage at Brooks Landing, Coast Realty downtown, the ICBC driver licensing office on Metral Drive, Quality Foods in University Village and Cline Medical Centre.

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A decision by the provincial Property Assessment Appeal Board to significantly reduce the assessed value of B.C. Ferries’ Horseshoe Bay terminal and property has Nanaimo city officials concerned.

In late October, the board ruled to decrease the assessed value of the upland property of the terminal from $47 million to just $20. Since the appeal was launched in 2010, the new assessment means the City of West Vancouver may have to pay back B.C. Ferries more than $750,000 in taxes – $250,000 for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 taxation years.

The portion of the property in question includes everything but the maritime berths.

The board ruled that because the land lease requires the property to be a ferry terminal, and that B.C. Ferries is losing money, a market-based approach suggests the land is virtually worthless.

The Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay route on its own, however, is profitable.

Brian Clemens, Nanaimo’s director of finance, said the city has, along with the North Saanich District Council, requested to participate in an appeal of the assessment because the decision could affect Nanaimo.

“We have similar fact patterns here in Nanaimo so it is reasonable to assume that B.C. Ferries would extend that logic to Nanaimo if it can,” said Clemens.

In 2012, B.C. Ferries paid approximately $1.1 million in property taxes to the City of Nanaimo for three terminals — Departure Bay, Gabriola and Duke Point.

There are currently no appeals by B.C. Ferries regarding its Nanaimo properties.

Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said participating in the appeal is the best way for Nanaimo to protect its interests.

“Council believes that it is important that every property bear its fair share of the cost of services that are provided by local government,” he said. “We think that this is the best way to ensure the outcome in this instance.”

Nanaimo’s request to participate could still be rejected.

Deborah Marshall, spokeswoman for B.C. Ferries, said because the case is under appeal the corporation is not in a position to comment.

Clemens said it is an unusual step for the city to become involved in assessment appeals.

“It rarely happens in our own community never mind another community,” he said.

“But this has such a potential impact on the City of Nanaimo we wanted to become as involved as we could to protect our taxpayers’ interests.”

BY JENN M C GARRIGLE or Pete MacDonald, volunteering with the Nanaimo News Bulletin’s annual Pennies for Presents campaign is a family affair.

His father Tom MacDonald was the first to get involved.

“My sister used to work at the Bulletin and she volunteered him for the job,” said MacDonald, who started helping his father at least 10 years ago and got heavily involved when he retired about seven years ago.

“As a former teacher, I’ve got a soft spot for kids, especially the ones that don’t have anything for Christmas,” he said. “It’s going to really needy people at Christmastime and you can’t beat that.”

MacDonald’s partnerin-crime, Ian Thorpe, got involved with the campaign because of his connection to the News Bulletin as a sports columnist and his connection to MacDonald – they taught together at John Barsby in the 1970s.

“This is a great excuse for us to get together and reminisce,” said Thorpe. “We have a lot of fun together as we drive around.”

Before he retired several years ago, Thorpe also involved students at Cinnabar Valley Elementary School in the campaign, which collects change and bills of all denominations for distribution to three charities that benefit children in Nanaimo – the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive,

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Cyclist killed in crash named The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed the identity of a cyclist who died after colliding with a car on Wall Street Friday.

Jeffrey Ryan Clark, 27, of Nanaimo, was cycling southbound down a steep section of Wall Street when he collided with a northbound car that turned left into the driveway of a condominium complex.

Clark was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and sustained severe head injuries. Clark died of his injuries at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Saturday.

The Coroners Service and Nanaimo RCMP Traffic Services are continuing their investigation into his death.

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University still negotiating ◆ From /1 “We’ll be taking a look at exactly what the situation is and then we’ll reassess,” she said. “It’s a holding patter n at the moment.”

Students are concerned about the strike, but there is no mass panic yet because so far it is only a two-day action, as opposed to the month-long faculty strike that occurred in the spring of 2011, which nearly resulted in the university cancelling the semester, said Steve Beasley, executive director of the students’ union.

“A two-day strike is preferable to an allout walkout that lasts until an agreement is made,” he said. “If the union continues to have strike days rather than an all-out walkout … it doesn’t threaten the semester in the same way and that’s what students get really anxious about.”

Beasley said there could be more job action in the coming weeks if the issue is not resolved, but stu-

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dents are still proceeding through course materials and many will have spent the two days off classes studying for exams and doing assignments.

The students’ union received a handful of reports about instructors stating they would hold classes during the action and telling students to cross the picket lines, but the university dealt with this by announcing that all classes were cancelled, he added.

Mia Sabotke, a tourism student from Germany on a one-semester exchange program at VIU, said the job action is frustrating given the high fees international students pay to go to VIU. “We pay such a high amount and we don’t have any classes,” she said. “It’s unbelievable.”

Sabotke questions how effective job action is so close to the end of the semester – she said some students are already finished for the semester – and many students, especially those who live on campus, were concerned because they couldn’t access the gym or cafeteria.

But two days is not a big deal at this point and as long as she can write her exams, she will be happy, she added.

Hopper said the decision to limit the walkout to two days was made because of

the union’s concern about the impact on students.

If future job action is decided upon, she said there are numerous options besides a walkout.

Ian McLean, B.C. colleges coordinator for CUPE, said the twoday action has had an impact.

“It was to send a message to bargain with us, to talk with us, and we believe that that’s been successful,” he said.

“There is talks going on with the province.

Having discussions is what has prompted us to go back to work.”

Fred Jacklin, VIU’s registrar and director of enrolment services, said university officials are still actively negotiating with the union.

“We’re all optimistic,” he said. “I think generally speaking people are not happy [about the strike], but they understand that this is part of a collective barg aining process. I think a lot of students are taking some consolation in knowing it’s just two days.”

The university will continue keeping students informed as to what is happening and students who have questions about their courses should talk to the instructor, Jacklin added.

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For the last decade or so, Quality Foods, in partnership with Black Press, has provided specially marked paper bags for residents to fill with nonperishable items while

out doing their weekly shopping. The bags will be inserted into every Saturday (Nov. 24) edition of the News Bulletin.

The initiative was QF’s heed to the call by local organizations like Loaves and Fishes food bank and Salvation Army. So far, it has seen huge success, with more than 27,000 kilograms of food donated in the Nanaimo region in 2011.

“That’s a very conservative estimate because there’s no way to track what was delivered directly to the food bank or Hamperville,” said Rob MacKay, Quality Foods marketing director. “It’s been a big hit and apparently has been a very big trigger for people to get a few items for the bags,

either while they’re shopping or out of their cupboards.”

Participation is as simple as filling the bags with non perishable items and returning them to any Quality Foods location (Nanaimo has three), until Christmas.

For those with a little less time on their hands, Quality Foods also sells ‘buy-a-bag’ donations in various amounts.

All donations are then collected and delivered to the food bank. Acceptable items include any nonperishable food items such as pasta, canned vegetables and fruit, canned soups, chili and meat, and peanut butter.

“Baby items seem to be in high demand, like diapers, wipes, bottle liners, powder – that sort of thing,” MacKay added.

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Vancouver Island University Foundation offered up a sneak peak Tuesday of the glitter and tinsel people will see at the 18th annual Festival of Trees.

The event, showcasing holiday trees decorated by local businesses, private sponsors and organizations, raises cash for student bursaries and scholarships.

This year’s event starts today (Nov. 22) and runs until Nov. 30 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre with a fundraising goal of $150,000. To raise that cash and get more of the public participating in fundraising, this year’s trees will be raffled instead of auctioned off to the highest bidder.

“We used to silent-auction them off,” said David Forrester, of VIU Alumni Relations. “This year we changed it to a raffle program so more people can get involved. So a lot of these trees can go home for a $2 ticket. We wanted to make sure everyone in the community had an opportunity to take home one of these fantastic trees.”

Demand is great for any cash that can help students pay their way through school.

Each student accrues an average of $20,000 in debt after four years of education. Money raised helps provide just over 800 scholarships and bursaries to the

of Cool As Ice and other professional ice sculptors carve a sleigh, an ice throne and other creations families can have their photos taken with. Come back at night to see Christmas lights sparkle in the ice.

“They should have their first sleigh ready for the public to interact with by noon (Saturday),” Tonack said.

“They’ll be under the big 30-by-30 tent and we’ve got free hot chocolate.”

The Light Up a Life fundraising campaign for Haven House and Nanaimo SPCA also kicks off downtown Saturday and runs until Dec. 22.

Starting Dec. 1, free horse and buggy rides will run downtown Saturdays (Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) noon - 4 p.m.

For more infor mation, please visit www.dnbia.ca.

Police, fire and insurance investigators are still picking through the ashes of the Gabriola Rod, Gun and Conservation Club’s clubhouse which burned to the ground last week.

The remains of the clubhouse, located at the group’s shooting range in a wooded area off Tait Road in central Gabriola, were discovered Saturday.

The fire occurred sometime between the afternoon of Nov. 15, the last time club members used the building, and Saturday when it was discovered by a club member.

No one called 911 to report a fire or smoke in the area, so it is difficult to pinpoint what time the structure caught fire, said the island’s fire chief.

“We got called there, probably the day after it burned,” said Rick Jackson, Gabriola Fire Department chief. “We got there and it was stone cold. It was out, not even smoke, so then it was trying to figure out what happened.”

The building was propane-heated and its electricity was supplied by a propane-fueled generator. The heat and generator were not left on, so there was no apparent reason why it should have caught fire, said Jackson.

“It’s pretty suspicious why it caught fire with nobody around,” Jackson said. “People are saying, ‘arson,’ but I’m not. It’s suspicious.”

The club, located at the site since the late 1970s has been in an ongoing dispute with neighbours complaining of noise and safety concerns. They want the group to relocate, and the issue has escalated into a civil suit which is before the B.C. Supreme Court.

Paul Metcalfe, club director, said the building has been vandalized in the past. On previous occasions locks to the clubhouse had been clogged with wood, trap machines used to launch clay pigeons were sabotaged and excrement was spread on a gate padlock.

Metcalfe said there no evidence linking anyone involved in the civil suit to the incidents.

“There is nothing, I repeat, nothing to link anybody with any malfeasance on our property,” Metcalfe said.

Still, Metcalfe said, there was no reason for the fire to have started spontaneously from any of the activities on the site.

Members will build a new clubhouse.

“We rebuild and continue our operations,” Metcalfe said. “We have been on the island as a shooting organization since the early 1920s, so we’re part of the culture of the island. We’re not going anywhere.”

Jackson, who called in the RCMP to do a forensic investigation of the scene, said police and insurance investigators have, so far, come to no conclusions about how the fire started. Because the destruction is so complete, there is no possibility of finding evidence that an accelerant was used to start the blaze and Jackson said he will likely file a report saying as much to the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

“There’s nothing left that you can really go through,” Jackson said.

Gabriola RCMP Cpl. Trevor MacKay, who investigated the scene, said the police probe is continuing. Investigators are trying to nail down the time of the fire by looking at items collected from the scene and sifting facts from rumours.

“We’re looking at every possibility,” MacKay said. “I don’t know if it was accidental. I don’t know if it was a fuel source. I don’t know if it’s arson. We’re really at the preliminary stages.

Items were seized and we’re looking at them further.”

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Ryan Seipp, left, a Vancouver Island University masters of business administration student, and Quinn Abbey, a fourth-year student and scholarship recipient, check out decorations during a sneak peak of the creations for this year’s Festival of Trees at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Tuesday.

18,000 students attending VIU campuses.

People can get a first look at the trees tonight at a mix and mingle cocktail reception from 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Family Days happen Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 24-25), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring crafts, entertainment, photos with Santa and more.

Admission is free, but donations to the Festival of Trees are welcome.

The Black Tie Gala happens Nov. 30. Dinner, entertainment and dancing are all part of the Festival of Trees fundraiser finale event. Tickets are $195 and guests receive a $100 charitable receipt.

The trees will also be open to the public beginning Friday (Nov. 23) and Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Everyone can also vote for their favourite tree. Votes for the Community Tree

Decorating challenge will be accepted at the cocktail reception, family days and the open house day. The winning tree earns its creators two tickets to finale gala and bragging rights.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Sarah Lane at sarah@selconferenceservices.com, call 250-591-7999 or visit www.viu.ca/festival. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

Santa lands without annual parade

BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Santa Claus is coming to town, but it will be children instead of a parade escorting him to his workshop.

The Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association cancelled the Nanaimo Lions parade, which has thrilled children on the day of Santa’s arrival for decades, at the last minute due to lack of parade entries.

“T he g entleman who normally does the parade decided not to do it this year for health reasons and the Lions were also hosting a huge conference here, so they were really busy and didn’t get the parade entry forms out until the end of October and usually they get them out by the end of August,” said Robyn Tonack,

DNBIA marketing and event coordinator.

Tonack said the DNBIA thought it might still be able to pull off the parade, but it was too late to get enough floats together.

But Tonack said the association isn’t going to let the lack of a parade put a chill on Christmas spirits and promises the parade will be back bigger and better next year.

“Next year we’ll help them with the administration of the parade and they’ll continue with the marshalling of it,” Tonack said.

Santa is giving his reindeer a rest by flying into Nanaimo with Harbour Air Saturday (Nov. 24) at 9:30 a.m. to make sure he arrives in time for Vancouver Island University’s Festival of Trees.

Children will get the chance to escort Santa and

QQuickfacts ◆ SANTA FLY-IN happens Saturday (Nov. 24), 9:30 a.m., at Harbour Air terminal in downtown Nanaimo. Santa then makes his way to his workshop at Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

his elves to his workshop in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, where Santa will hang out and greet children until he goes upstairs to meet families at the Festival of Trees from 2-3:30 p.m.

There will be plenty going on at Diana Krall Plaza Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 25) too. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day families can watch ice sculptor Aaron Grant

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, November 22, 2012

Maurice Donn Publisher Melissa Fryer Managing Editor Chris Hamlyn Assistant Editor Sean McCue Advertising Manager Duck Paterson Production Manager

OPINION

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Ferries can’t skipp on taxes The City of Nanaimo’s move to keep an eye on the latest B.C. Ferries’ storm clouds building over Georgia Strait is an important one.

The provincial Property Assessment Appeal Board ruled the B.C. Ferries property upland of the marine berth is worthless in terms of potential development and reduced the assessed value from $47 million to $20, forcing West Vancouver to pay back RESIDENTS three years – $750,000 DON’T want – in property taxes to the ferry corporation. to further While there is no current subsidize appeal by B.C. Ferries B.C. Ferries regarding its Nanaimo through taxes. property at Departure Bay, Duke Point and downtown, the possibility has the city concerned as the corporation pays $1.1 million in property taxes.

And like any property owner in Nanaimo, so it should.

Just because B.C. Ferries is awash in red ink is no reason to add another subsidy to the already burdened shoulders of the Nanaimo taxpayers.

It’s those same taxpayers, who as ferry customers, must endure everincreasing fare costs. It’s those same taxpayers along the Brechin Road and Stewart Avenue corridors who have been adversely affected by vehicle lineups during the summer or when a vessel in the aging fleet is out of commission.

It’s unreasonable to ask Nanaimo citizens to continue paying to use the ferry system and take a hit on their taxes while B.C. Ferry terminals use sewer and water provided by the city and have access to RCMP and Nanaimo Fire Rescue services – all funded by taxes.

The ferry terminals around B.C. are far from worthless to the people who use and depend on them.

The system is broken and needs fixing.

But it has to come from within, not by the taxpayers over and over again.

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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

Reality check on teen suicide issue

If you find Premier Christy of a dozen times in three years, Clark’s campaign against teen bulwith little attachment to home or lying to be superficial or even selfschool. Some were violent – no surserving, I’ve got news for you. It’s prise given their formative years. potentially worse than that.

I asked Turpel-Lafond about the With the greatest respect to the B.C. government’s recent focus on family of Amanda Todd, her tragic bullying. She said it’s worthwhile, case isn’t representative of teen and there are parallels between suicide any more than it is typical Todd’s case and more common of high-school bullying. teen suicides. One is isolation at A clearer and more moments of crisis. disturbing picture “Say you’re a middleB.C. emerges from the latclass parent with a child VIEWS est report of B.C.’s who hasn’t come out Representative for of their bedroom in six Tom Fletcher Children and Youth, months, or you have a Black Press Mary Ellen Turpelboy in foster care who’s Lafond. It’s a survey in his 14th home,” she of 89 child protection said. “They both want cases from 2007 to 2010, to kill themselves, so where 15 kids killed what do you do?” themselves and the rest Ideally, you interinflicted serious selfvene and get them to injury, in some cases a child psychologist. repeatedly.

Parents or guardians The word “bully” does not appear who can’t afford $150 an hour can in the report. It speaks of domeswait months for the Ministry of tic violence, physical and sexual Children and Family Development abuse, addiction, and runaways to arrange it. And in the meantargeted by street predators. Three time, our supposedly family-based quarters of the kids were removed foster care system sends them to from their homes to protect them school. from their parents. More than half “I’m really worried about how are aboriginal. [school-based anti-bullying proIts key conclusion is that shifting grams] will affect the most vultraumatized and mentally ill teens nerable kids, because you start from institutional care to foster anonymously reporting someone homes isn’t working. Earnest but as being a bully,” Turpel-Lafond inadequately trained foster parents said. “Yeah, we know they’re and social workers can’t cope with in the youth justice system. We kids who need diagnosis, treatknow they’re troubled. By the way, ment and supervision. they’ve been sexually and physiWithout that, kids are shuffled cally abused, jumped through 30 through foster homes an average foster homes, and now we want to

label them again?”

This is not to suggest that the existing B.C. effort isn’t substantial. The ministry reports that there are 2,221 front-line staff positions, of which 219 are currently vacant. It’s notoriously difficult to recruit, train and keep child protection workers, especially in remote communities.

Turpel-Lafond said her latest figures show the child and youth mental health service has 476 staff, with 21 vacancies and a government-wide hiring freeze. And many of those are doing double duty as community service managers.

Those managers don’t even have reliable data on case loads, she said. They just know they’re overwhelmed and many of the kids aren’t being reached.

This is not about political blame.

I can trace this problem back to when Grace McCarthy was children’s minister, and the NDP did no better.

I’ve learned a bit about Riverview and Tranquille, asylums that were closed because of a modern belief that they were inhumane. At least they offered safety and medical care to even the most damaged people.

Right now our enlightened, progressive society can’t even help most of the kids we know are at high risk. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

LETTERS

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Park decision a disservice To the Editor, Re: Residents rally, Nov. 17.

As a relatively new resident to Nanaimo, I was interested in exploring what the city has to offer in outdoor spaces.

The first place I experienced was Colliery Dam Park and thoroughly enjoyed walking around the area and returned several times to go fishing.

There is a sense of community that you feel with the activity available and community caring.

It is a chance to unwind in a real slice of nature and beauty, a natural getaway and place of serenity in the busy city.

We as a city misspend a lot of the taxpayer’s money but, I feel, this is one area that should be preserved for ourselves – for future generations of Nanaimo families and visitors to our city, to appreciate in its present, natural state.

I feel city councillors and mayor are doing the residents and visitors to Nanaimo a grave disservice with their shortsightedness.

I implore all residents of Nanaimo to rally for a public solution to this problem or this area available for us all to enjoy will be lost forever. Stand up to our short-sighted city officials and fight to maintain one of the beautiful, natural

areas of our city.

Donald Watson Nanaimo

No reason to rush call for demolition To the Editor, Re: Council shows little backbone, Opinion, Nov. 17.

It would appear from reading the reports on the Colliery Dam Park lakes removal, that the only role city council had to play is the ‘rubber stamping’ of funds being approved.

The study in September recommended the dams to be removed, therefore that must be done without further study or input.

The province, Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resources said that the decision on a course of action was needed by Nov. 30, so council members are off the hook by only approving the spending of taxpayers’ dollars.

Would they agree so quickly if it was their own money? Or would they want time to look at the other options?

The responsible thing to do would have been to study the options and advise the ministry that the decision on the course of action is as follows: have open decisions with interested parties for 45 days, closing Nov. 30; make a list of alternatives to the removal of the dams by Dec. 15; have staff cost out alternatives by Jan. 10 and make

recommendations to council; discuss alternatives and vote on final plan no later than Feb. 28; and finalize a plan to be submitted to the province March 31, with work to start within 120 days.

The dam is more than 100 years old and taking an extra four months to do a thorough investigations in to all options is the only responsible thing to do.

Terry Wagstaff Nanaimo

alternative solution to the destruction of the park when so many people will be negatively impacted if it is no longer there for them to enjoy.

And, I would like to know have any members of city council ever walked in the forest of Colliery Dam Park and experienced its magnificence and special peace?

Diana Priestley Nanaimo

Council’s actions Find an alternative generate fear to ruining Colliery To the Editor, To the Editor, Re: Residents rally, Nov. 17.

I would like to add my voice, and that of my husband, Paul Winn, to those opposed to the destruction of the Colliery Dam Park dams, and thus Colliery Dam Park itself.

We moved to Nanaimo from New Westminster in June, and through some friends – Harewood residents on Sixth Street – were already aware of the special beauty of Colliery Dam Park.

We have walked our dogs there many times, swam in the reservoir with, and without, our dogs and enjoyed the forest and wildlife on all our visits. We have seen many people – families, teenagers, children, fishermen – using and enjoying the park.

Surely the City of Nanaimo can find an

Re: Council shows little backbone, Opinion, Nov. 17.

I wish to thank the News Bulletin for its excellent editorial regarding the city’s intention to destroy the Colliery dams and drain the small lakes.

Thanks as well to the other opinions written by concerned residents.

It will be difficult to overcome the fear generated by the city’s unprecedented “the sky is falling” visits to 400 households in the area, however, let us hope that the city officials take notice.

The forestry industries own most of the recreational land around Nanaimo, and with the population explosion, special parks like Colliery become absolutely vital for the residents, and should be preserved.

Phil Alexander Nanaimo

No need to pay twice for governance audit To the Editor, Nanaimo city staff, with council’s approval, recently released a request for proposals for what is in effect an audit of our city’s governance with a closing date later this month and a project start date of Jan. 1.

It is striking that Jan. 1 is also the date on which our recently appointed Provincial Auditor for Municipalities is to start her work.

It would seem to this taxpayer to be prudent to attempt to acquire these new services for our municipality rather than paying twice for the same

type of advice. Is there some reason that we are in such a hurry to send this contract to a private consultant?

From the new municipal auditor’s point of view Nanaimo would make an excellent choice as it presents the opportunity to examine a mid-size city facing hundreds of millions of dollars in upcoming infrastructure costs and which has already, for some years, raised costs to its taxpayers at rates well above the cost of living index.

At the same time, it is not the worst actor in either situation.

Nanaimo also has a capable and well paid management staff to provide the necessary materials for the audit, to assist the auditor and to see that our interests are promoted.

Rather than paying twice for this service, once for this audit, as well as over and over for the audits of others, why do we not avail ourselves of this unique opportunity to utilize available municipal audit services and at the same time set an example to the province for their use?

Ron Bolin Nanaimo

Thursday, November 22, 2012 Nanaimo News Bulletin

Electric rail system an answer to Island’s transportation woes To the Editor, Re: Regional directors support rail plan, Nov. 15.

I have a viable solution I think should be investigated.

As an Island community, we should look at doing something that looks at the future of transportation in a era that new technologies can, and will be, applied.

An electric high speed rail system that incorporates all major communities along the east coast of Vancouver Island.

This would include upgrading to wind power, solar power, tidal power and existing hydro electric power to supply the energy to run a clean connection to the major transportation hubs on the Island – Nanaimo, Victoria, Courtenay and maybe even Campbell River down the road.

All these communi-

ties, and others that are involved, need to work together and pool their resources.

This new plan would employ thousands of people creating jobs in new technology sectors that our government continues to drag its heels on instead of being driven by our insatiable urge to burn gasoline and diesel.

The upfront cost is huge, but the advancement of our Island economy – our children’s future – would reap the benefits down the road.

We owe it to ourselves as a human race to start doing the right thing, not just the cheapest, easiest thing. Not choosing the path of least resistance, but by leading by example and finding the way to be the best at something.

Jayson Wall l Nanaimo

Island citizens deserve regional railway study To the Editor, Re: Railway taxes can’t continue, Opinion, Nov. 15.

In response to the editorial, which wonders about the long-term, fiscal viability of rail’s restoration to the E&N line, perhaps we might, then, expect the Bulletin to add its voice to the call for a fully independent, regional transportation study – as opposed to “studies” done by vested interests within the Regional District of Nanaimo – so that citizens would have a truly objective evaluation of our infrastructure with which to look forward. Perhaps we might also read of the Bulletin’s concerns about the tens of millions of taxpayers dollars that have gone into the Nanaimo Airport – which, unlike the Island Corridor Foundation, is a privately owned facility – local government “interests” notwithstanding.

David S. Dunaway South Wellington

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, November 22, 2012

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Leadership needed on climate change issue SCIENCE MATTERS David Suzuki with Ian Hanington

The race to become leader of the world’s most powerful democracy often seemed disconnected from reality.

During debates, the two main candidates stooped to insults, half-truths and outright lies.

But the most bewildering disconnect was over the greatest threat the world

faces: global warming.

Republican candidate Mitt Romney only mentioned it mockingly, and President Barack Obama brought it up in passing toward the end of the campaign and in one line during his acceptance speech.

Obama had more to say since being elected to his second term.

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“I am a firm believer that climate change is real, that it is impacted by human behaviour and carbon emissions, and as a consequence I think we have an obligation to future generations to do something about it,” he told reporters at a post-election news conference.

He went on to list his accomplishments on climate during his first term: better fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks, increased clean-

energy production and investment in “breakthrough technologies that could further remove carbon from our atmosphere.” But those were inadequate, given the scope of the problem.

Part of the problem is the increasingly dysfunctional nature of a polarized and paralyzed U.S. political system. Many of us – not just Americans – hope the president will show stronger leadership this time around.

Although Obama

acknowledged that more should be done and promised to have “a wide-ranging conversation with scientists, engineers and elected officials” about reducing carbon, he also said “if the message somehow is that we’re going to ignore jobs and growth simply to address climate change, I don’t think anyone’s going to go for that. I won’t go for that.”

In trying to say the right thing without alienating the fossil fuel industry and other moneyed interests, he came across as confused.

Even though it will be expensive and painful not to act, he’s not prepared to take the necessary steps if it will impede jobs and growth. But climate change is already costing the U.S., and the rest of the world – in money, human health and lives. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, droughts and floods is in line with what climate scientists have been predicting for decades – and evidence is mounting that what’s happening is more severe than predicted, and will get far worse still if we fail to act.

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DOG LICENCE

CITYnews Thursday, November 22, 2012 Nanaimo News Bulletin

CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT

SECURITY CHECK GRANTS Each year, Nanaimo City Council sets aside funding for the reimbursement of security check fees incurred by eligible community organizations.

A maximum yearly grant of $500 is available to those community organizations that must have security checks carried out by the R.C.M.P. on employees and/or volunteers.

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! RATES AND DATES HAVE CHANGED! DUE DATE IS NOW FEB. 28/2013 THE NEW RATE IS $30.00 Dog licence renewal notices for 2013 will be mailed to dog owners in mid January. The licence fee for 2013 will be $30.00 per dog.

Dog owners who pay their 2013 licence fee on or before February 28, 2013 are entitled to receive a $5.00 discount.

You may pay your dog licence renewal notice by mail, at your bank, at City Hall, at Oliver Woods Rec. Centre or at the Nanaimo Animal Shelter, 1260 Nanaimo Lakes Road. You can also pay your dog licence by Visa or MasterCard on the City website: www.nanaimo.ca.

The criteria set for awarding this grant to an organization include the following: • must be able to identify services provided to residents of Nanaimo; • non-profit organization; • receipts must be provided (to the $500 maximum grant allowed); • sound financial and administrative management; • demonstrated financial need; • must conform to all City of Nanaimo bylaws and policies Applications for this grant are available on the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca If you require information about applying for reimbursement of the cost of security checks, please contact staff in the City’s Finance Department at 250-755-4415.

If you are a new dog owner or have recently moved to the City, new licences may be purchased at:

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OWNERS

City Hall, 455 Wallace Street 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday

YOUR CURRENT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENCE EXPIRES DECEMBER 31/2012

The Nanaimo Animal Shelter 1260 Nanaimo Lakes Road 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday to Saturday Oliver Woods Rec. Centre 6000 Oliver Road 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday City of Nanaimo Bylaw No. 4923 requires all dogs within City limits to be licenced. Failure to purchase a current dog licence could result in a fine.

All dogs must have a tag attached to their collar. This tag will assist animal control officers in notifying your if your pet is lost, injured or impounded.

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ATTENTION! You may purchase your 2013 commercial vehicle Y licence decal at: Finance Department City Hall, 455 Wallace Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6 (Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

You will be required to show a copy of your vehicle registration: 2013 Fees: Up to 2,800 kg $25.00 2,801 to 11,800 kg $30.00 11,801 to 20,000 kg $35.00 over 20,000 kg $40.00 City Bylaw No. 7054 requires commercial vehicles operating within the City of Nanaimo to have a commercial vehicle licence.

Failure to purchase a current licence could result in a fine.

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.

2013 RESIDENT PARKING PASSES 2013 RESIDENT EXEMPT PARKING PASSES Reminder for those residents who live in areas of the City where “Residents Only” parking restrictions apply: Your 2012 Resident Exempt Parking Pass expires on 2012-DEC-31 2013 Resident Exempt Parking Passes are available at the Bylaw Enforcement Office, located at 238 Franklyn Street, (250-755-4422).

You will be required to provide proof of residence.

This may be in the form of a driver’s licence, utility bill or other documentation confirming your current address.

Also required is the vehicle information including the make, model, colour and licence p plate number of your vehicle.

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.

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

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NEWS

Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, November 22, 2012

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Cops seek caffeinated theft suspect COFFEE MAKERS from three shops stolen Friday.

fered from the Terminal Park Starbucks at about 7:30 p.m. when a Caucasian male walked into the outlet, picked up the machines, carried them to his car and drove off.

In less time than it takes to brew two pots of dark roast – about 10 minutes – Starbucks at University Village lost two Verismo machines from its inventory.

Staff saw a white male, employing a similar blend of brashness and guile, walk in, grab the machines and leave.

Police were unable track down the suspect – described as Caucasian, in

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Nanaimo Mounties are grinding away at a case involving multiple thefts of coffee machines from local Starbucks outlets.

Police caught the aroma of something awry Friday when a total of six Verismo coffee machines were stolen from three different Starbucks locations.

Two machines were pil-

his mid 20s, 5’11” tall, 170 lbs. and wearing a black jacket with white lettering on the left sleeve, white ball cap and jeans – who was last seen walking west on Fifth Street.

Country Club Centre Starbucks lost two machines as well and was likely the first of the three outlets targeted that day.

Police estimate that theft happened between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., but said there were no witnesses to the theft.

The machines retail for about $200 each and investigators are filtering through security video from each

location for clues.

“They’re relatively highend items and it’s too early to say what the motive would be,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “We are working with the stores to ensure these kinds of thefts don’t repeat and Starbucks has been extremely receptive to our suggestions.”

Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Mounties investigating Harewood stabbing Mounties are investigating a stabbing at an apartment complex in Nanaimo’s Harewood district over the weekend.

Police responded to a complaint of a female with stab wounds at King Arthur’s Court, 564 Fifth St., shortly before 7 p.m. Friday.

One woman was arrested at the scene for the stabbing. The stabbing victim was expected to stay at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital overnight and be released Saturday. Police have not released information about the nature or extent of her injuries.

The suspect arrested for the stabbing has been released from custody and police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances leading up to the assault.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

NEWS

An independent adjudicator will soon handle minor bylaw infraction tickets for Nanaimo residents who wish to dispute them, saving both the city and residents a trip to the courtroom.

Nanaimo city council passed the first three readings of the new bylaw enforcement bylaw Monday.

Randy Churchill, the city’s bylaw manager, said the new dispute process will take about six weeks to resolve, instead of the current 12-month wait time required to go through the provincial court system.

The adjudication process also won’t require the presence of bylaw or police officers to take part, freeing up time for members to perform core duties.

A photo in the News Bulletin’s Thursday, Nov. 15 issue featured Cpl. Greyden Gamble, a member of the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) B-Company standing at Nanaimo’s cenotaph.

Incorrect information appeared in the photo’s caption.

The News Bulletin regrets the error and any inconvenience it caused.

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“Taking a matter to court can be a lengthy process and this system saves people time and helps reduce the pressure on the courts without increasing costs to taxpayers,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Shirley Bond in a release.

Nanaimo’s bylaw department writes around 2,000 tickets a year.

With parking enforcement moving in-house, Churchill expects around 20 to 25 disputes a month.

Nanaimo will join more than 50 B.C. municipal governments using the adjudication system, piloted more than eight years ago in North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and the City of West Vancouver.

Disputes commonly include parking tickets, dog licences and minor zoning infractions, but each municipality is allowed to determine the bylaws it wants covered to cater to specific local needs.

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Admission to the museum in December is free with a monetary donation to the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank.

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Wellington Secondary School students collected non-perishable food donations as part of the We Scare Hunger initiative with Free the Children.

The school put on a haunted house for local elementary school students with admission by food or monetary donation.

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Halloween nightmare turns into real treat To the Editor, What I was sure was a despicable trick at the time became an incredible treat.

For that, I thank a lovely young woman whose name I don’t know.

I own a small airplane at Nanaimo Airport, and keep records for the plane in a folio, including my pilot licence and medical information, navigation computer, maps and a chequebook.

I had gone to Port Place shopping centre on Halloween for my aviation medical exam and to meet another pilot. We briefly chatted on a bench and when we rose to walk elsewhere, I neglected to take my folio.

Ten minutes later I realized my error and we rushed back, but the folio was gone.

The doctor would not be able to sign the medical document, and I felt certain I had lost everything in the folio. I contacted

APPLAUSE mall security and we even searched dumpsters. Then I called the RCMP and made a report.

Later at home in Mill Bay, I checked the answering machine as usual: one call. A young woman’s voice issued from the tinny speaker. “I have your case,� she said, asking me to call her. I couldn’t believe my luck.

The next morning in Nanaimo, she answered the door and gave me the folio. I proffered some money as a gift and a thank you for keeping my precious documents safe. When I checked inside, nothing was missing.

Later, I returned with a thank you card and offered her a ride in my little plane.

That young, principled woman has restored my faith in my neighbours. I am

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Neighbours rescue family To the Editor, Just when you get the feeling that there is no kindness left in the world, we would like to tell your readers there certainly is.

Thanks to Koda, the puppy, who alerted his owners who phoned 911; to John who banged on the bedroom window to wake us up; the neighbours who came over to offer shelter for the night; and the speedy arrival of the fire department.

All of these people, and a dog, saved us from losing our house and even our lives.

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Updated carol helps food bank T h e h u m a n re s o u rc e s department at Coastal Community Credit Union decided 12 days of Christmas is not long enough to make a true difference in the lives of many community members.

They extended it to 12 weeks and set the lofty goal of raising 226 kilograms of food for Nanaimo’s Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank.

The campaign is at the halfway mark, and while the giving season is in its early stages, the department has raised more than 122 kg so far.

This is just one of the many ways Coastal Community employees contribute to building healthier communities

across the Island.

“I’m gratified to work among caring individuals who strive to make a real difference in our community and who inspire others to give,” says Deborah Edwards, associate vice-president of human resources. “They have a real desire to help those in need.”

Each week, a different list of items is suggested for people to donate through a new version of the 12 Days of Christmas carol.

Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes executive director, expressed his gratitude that employees at Coastal Community were starting early to help ensure the food bank will

have enough food for the holiday season and into the new year.

“We are very appreciative of the ongoing support we receive from Coastal Community, and this time of year, it is so critical so we can ensure happy holidays for the people we serve,” he said. “Coastal Community’s commitment to the work of Loaves and Fishes allows us to meet the needs of the 3,000 people who come through our doors every month.”

To make a donation, please come to Coastal Community’s office on the second floor at 59 Wharf St. in downtown Nanaimo.

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Online campaign aids food banks Most people don’t realize that food banks need more than just food to feed families.

In fact, a new survey of Canadian food banks shows that almost 90 per cent of food banks could increase access to food and improve services within their communities with the addition of basic resources such as freezers and increased storage space.

Although the first reaction is to donate food, helping to resolve some of these simple capacity issues is also critical.

Over the next two months, Kraft Canada is calling on Canadians to engage in addressing the capacity issues facing food banks as part of their Kraft Food for Families program.

In partnership with Food Banks Canada, Kraft Food for Families is addressing these issues and will support 100 food banks across Canada with an increased donation goal of $125,000.

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Mid Island retired pensioners host monthly meeting Municipal Pension Retirees Association District No. 15 Mid Island meets Monday (Nov. 26) from 10 a.m. to noon at ABC Restaurant on Mary Ellen Drive in north Nanaimo.

Biologist Ross Peterson is the guest speaker and discusses human interaction with bears and other wildlife The association is a voluntary organization of retirees of the municipal pension plan. It is not affiliated with the Pension Corporation of B.C. or the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees

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Saturday ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM hosts authors and photgraphers Barry Peterson and Blaise Enright, who are launching their new book 111 West Coast Literary Portraits. 1-3 p.m.. For details visit www.nanaimomuseum. ca or phone 250-7531821.

◆ CENTRAL VANCOUVER Island Orchid Society meets at noon at the Harewood Activity Centre, 195 Fourth St. Topic is pests and disease. Guest welcome.

◆ BASTION CITY wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a 5k, 9k or 12k Nanaimo walk. Regis-

◆ TRAVELLING SQUARES hosts its

western night pot luck dinner and dance beginning at 6 p.m. at Wellington Hall. Visiting square dancers and geusts welcome.

250-754-5203 for details. ◆ NANGO GRANNIES hosts a Christmas wreath and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nanaimo North Town Centre Mall.

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ings for teens aged 12-18 from 8-9 p.m. in the basement of the Church of Christ, 1720 Meredith Rd., each Tuesday. Visit www.alateen.org for details.

◆ NANAIMO DUPLICATE Bridge Club games Monday and Wednesday, 7 p.m., and Thursday at 1 p.m. Legion No. 256, 1630 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo.

Call 250-741-0877 or 250-756-0438.

◆ WELLINGTON ACTION Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Wellington Community Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave. Visit www.wel lingtonbc.ca/wac/ for more info.

◆ ADULT MIXED recreational, non-competitive volleyball at John Barsby Community School. Sunday nights 6:30-9 p.m. All are welcome. Call 250754-8325 for more information.

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◆ NATURAL ABUNDANCE Native Plant Nursery, 3145 Frost Rd, Cassidy. Nursery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. For information, contact the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust at 250714-1990 or check www.nalt.bc.ca for an updated inventory.

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Ongoing ◆ NANAIMO LIONS Club meets first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Village at 1233 Kiwanis Cres.

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Colliery Dams Response to Popular Suggestions The City of Nanaimo thanks members of the public who attended the Colliery Dam Open House events th th held November 5 and 8 . Since the decision to remove the 100 year-old Colliery Dams was announced 2012-Oct-29, the City has heard public feedback on how to retain the dams. One popular suggestion aimed at improving public safety involves reducing the volume of water held behind the dams by partially filling the man-made lakes with solid material. While the City recognizes the opportunity this solution provides in terms of retaining the current appearance of the park, we’d like to highlight a number of requirements outlined in Dam Safety Legislation that prevent it from becoming a viable alternative to removing the dams. x

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We agree that filling the lakes does reduce the volume of water held behind the dams and potentially reduces the impact to public safety and loss of life; however, despite this preventive measure, the City’s primary objective – eliminating risks to public safety and loss of life as a result of a dam breach – is not met. In summary, adding fill to the man-made lakes does not change the state of the dams, i.e.) the dams continue to function as deteriorating load bearing water structures that will not withstand an earthquake (thus requiring major disruptive seismic upgrading). This presents an unaccepted level risk to the residents of Nanaimo who live below these 100 year-old structures.

If seismic upgrading to the dams were possible, this only protects residents living downstream during an earthquake. To protect these same residents during an extreme rainfall event, channels would need to be carved into the park to divert water around the lakes and down the Chase River. This involves excavating a channel through the rock 10 metres deep, 11 metres wide bypassing both dams. Building such a channel would require removal of a sizable number of trees. In contrast, by removing the dams and naturalizing the Chase River, hundreds of trees will be planted. This work will occur in collaboration with the community through the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee.

While partially filling in the lakes would retain the familiar appearance the park is known for today, the new shallow depth will influence the ecosystem the man-made lakes can support. Shallow lakes are typically warmer than deeper lakes resulting in a habitat that is poor for supporting fish, poor for swimming and can be expected to support algae.

The proposed solution to partially fill the man-made lakes stems from a desire to preserve the current appearance and recreational amenities of the park. While removal of the dams will also result in changes to the park via the loss of the lakes, the restoration process will leave a naturalized, forestlined river valley with potential for pools, potential for improved salmon access and an enhanced trail network while also meeting the City's primary objective of removing risks to public safety and loss of life that the dams currently create.

If you were unable to attend the recently held Colliery Dam Open House events or have questions, please visit the Colliery Dam Removal Project Question and Answer webpage at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/dams or call our information phone number at 250-756-5353.

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Personal tragedy inspires change, which leads to a career in music

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Mickey Avalon’s life reads more like fiction than fact.

The musician’s past is filled with tragedy, drug addiction and a spirit of perseverance. He was raised by a drug addicted father and sold pot at a young age.

His father was killed in a drunk driving accident and Avalon tried to clean up his life. He married, had a daughter, and moved to Portland.

However, soon he fell into addiction, becoming hooked on heroin, and divorced.

He turned to prostitution to support his drug habit. Tragedy continued when he lost his sister to an overdose.

Her death made Avalon decide to turn his life around and he entered a drug recovery house.

By chance he made friends with Simon Rex, better known as Dirt Nasty. The two began creating and recording songs, which Rex began passing around at clubs, unbeknownst to Avalon.

Avalon said he and Rex were just messing around recording and he didn’t expect people could be listening to them that night.

“By the time I found out I was a little embarrassed. I didn’t know people were listening to them,” said Avalon, adding in the end good things came out of it for him.

He never thought he would be a musician. With today’s technology Avalon said it’s easier for people to create music because you don’t need to go to a studio.

When creating songs Avalon said he listens to the beat and lets the words flow from there, concentrating on making the hook of the song first.

The musician said he “writes from the heart.”

“The hook, the chorus, that’s the part that just happens,” he said. “It’s kind of like if you have ever sung along to a song on the radio and you thought the words were one way but they are something else. It’s like your head is singing along to something and you hope that the words come out right.”

His newest album, Loaded, is a journey through Avalon’s self-destructive behavior and exploits with songs like Rock Bottom and Girlfriend.

Avalon performs at the Queen’s Wednesday (Nov. 28) starting at 7 p.m.

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Mickey Avalon performs songs from his latest album, Loaded, at the Queen’s Wednesday (Nov. 28) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Under neath the quiet exterior of Bob Bossin’s father laid a man with ties to the Canadian gambling world.

His father was a pivotal figure in Toronto’s gambling demimonde in the ’30s and ’40s. His tribulations led to precedent-setting laws that affect Canadians today. His father had about 50 phones he used to distribute information after events.

The police wanted to shut him down and contacted his service provider to shut off his service.

“My father challenged it in court,” said Bossin.

It created a discussion about how much authority the government has to access people’s accounts and whether they are private and who can use them.

Bossin said the scenario is similar to what is currently happening around the Internet.

His father’s tale is told during Songs and Stories of Davy the Punk, a one-man show. Bossin knew his father as a quiet and conservative man, but as time went on he heard more stories about him and started to realize there was more to his father.

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information requests, digging through archives, interviews and a few stories his father told during outings at the ballpark Bossin pieced together a different figure of his father.

“My father was a very odd guy. He was basically mute most of the time,” said Bossin, adding his father used to tell him ‘what you don’t say can’t be held against you.’ “He was an outlaw. He was a significant figure in the gambling history of Canada.”

The show is Davy’s story pieced together from infor mation gathered.

Bossin said it’s mostly fact, but that personal accounts varied because people were recalling events from 50 years ago The performance is the first time the show has been done in its entirety. He previously performed it at a couple of Island festivals in the summer, but has since expanded the piece to two acts.

Davy the Punk shows Friday and Saturday (Nov. 23-24) at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (Nov. 25) at 2 p.m. at Headliners, located at 165 Fraser St. Tickets are $18 for adults/ $10 for students and available at www.westernedge. org or by calling 250668-0991. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

1-800-222-8477 Shawn McGRATH

Willard GLOVER

Is Wanted for Breach of Undertaking, Sec 145 CC

Is Wanted for Breach of Undertaking Sec 145 CC

•Weight: 220 lbs.

•Height: 6’0” •DOB: Mar. 16, 1968

•Weight: 186 lbs.

•Height: 6’1” •DOB: Nov. 5, 1972

Anthony PETER

Josh PRINCE

Is Wnated for Failure to comply wiwth a Probation Order SEc 733 CC.

Is Wanted for Break and Enter Sec 3348 CC

•Weight: 145 lbs.

•Height: 5’4” •DOB: Aug. 7, 1992

•Weight: 161 lbs.

•Height: 5’10” •DOB: Nov. 30, 1993

Michael EADIE

THIS CRIME Coffee machines stolen from Starbucks locations

Sarah BAKER

Is Wanted for Mishchief Under 5,000 SEc 430 CC, Fail to Appear (X2) Sec 145 CC

Is Wanted for Drive while Prohimited SEc 102 MVA, Drive while license suspended Sec 102 MVA

•Weight: 183 lbs.

•Height: 5’10” •DOB: Sept. 10, 1989

•Weight: 122 lbs.

•Height: 5’4” •DOB: Aug. 12, 1977

Christopher HADLEY

Rhonda GROBER

Is Wanted for Breach of Probation Sec 733 CC

Is Wanted for Theft under 5,000 Sec. 334 CC, Fail to Appear Sec 145 CC

•Weight: 141 lbs.

•Height: 5’8” •DOB: Jan. 20, 1991

•Weight: 180 lbs.

•Height: 5’8” •DOB: May 11, 1972

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is asking the public’s assistance in locating these wanted individuals.

The individuals pictured here are wanted as of November 20, 20, 20 2 2012

On Nov. 16, six coffee machines were stolen from three different Nanaimo Starbucks Coffee Company restaurants.

No arrests have been made and each incident remains under investigation.

The first incident was at Country Club Centre Starbucks and is believed to have taken place between 2-2:30 p.m., but was not discovered until later.

There were no witnesses to the theft and no suspects have been identified. Police are reviewing video surveillance from each location.

The next theft was reported at 7:30 p.m. at the Terminal Park shopping centre Starbucks.

The theft involved a white male walking into the store, picking up two Verissmo coffee machines then walking out to his vehicle and driving away.

Ten minutes later a second theft was reported at the University Village shopping centre Starbucks. Under similar circumstances, a white male walked in, grabbed two Verissmo coffee machines and left the store. He was last seen walking west bound along Fifth Street. Police responded but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect from the Terminal Park Starbucks is a Caucasian male, mid 20s, wearing a dark shirt, dark pants and ball cap.

The suspect from the University Village Starbucks is also Caucasian, approximately 5’11” and 170 pounds.

He was wearing a black jacket with white lettering on the left sleeve, white ball cap and jeans.

Anyone with information on these thefts is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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Delhi 2 Dublin performs selections from their recently released album Turn Up The Stereo, which blends influencs from different cultures and genres from Celtic to Bhangra and electric to rock. The band performs at the Queen’s tonight (Nov. 22). Tickets $15 in advance from the Queen’s/$18 at the door.

Island authors read poetry on campus

Vancouver Island University’s Poets on Campus series continues Monday (Nov. 26) with readings by authors John Barton and Yvonne Blomer.

Barton has published nine collections of poetry and six chapbooks including West of the Darkness: Emily Carrr and a self-portrait. The poet has won

three Archibald Lampman Awards and a CBC Literary Award. He has lived in Victoria since 2004, where he edits the Malahat Review.

Blomer has a masters in creative writing and works as a poet, writing teacher and event organizer. She lives in Victoria and was born in Zimbabwe.

Her first book, a broken mirror, fallen leaf, was shortlisted for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award in 2007. Her work was also shortlisted for a CBC Literary Award and has appeared in literary journals across Canada.

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The importance of proper estate planning The importance of proper estate planning cannot be overstated. Estate planning is the act of planning out your financial, legal, and other affairs in ways to ensure that your wishes are followed when you pass away or when you become incapable of making these important decisions on your own. Depending on your needs, your estate planning may be limited to a Will, or it may include a variety of other documents, including: Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements.

Estate planning may appear to be simple because clients know what they want; however, there are often complex issues that can only be spotted by an experienced estate planning lawyer. These issues have to be considered in order to put your plan in place. How you want to structure your affairs will depend on, and often be made more complex by many factors, such as: s your health status and mental capability (e.g. mental health issues, diminished capacity, disabilities, vulnerabilities); s the type of assets you have (e.g. land, bank accounts, business assets, personal assets); s the people you want to benefit or exclude (e.g. family, friends, charities); s the individuals you want to care for (e.g. children, elderly, mentally disabled persons); the family dynamics in place (e.g. common-law or legal marriage, blended family, second marriage, children, step-children); s the potential challenges made by other individuals to change your estate plan after death (e.g. challenges by spouses or adult children); s the applicable law that may affect your estate plan (e.g. company law, tax law, family law and Wills Variation legislation); and s the long-term goals you want to achieveThe above is by no means an exhaustive list, but is meant to provide a sampling of issues that estate planning lawyers must consider in preparing your estate plan. In forming a plan, both positive and negative contingencies need to be considered.

Estate planning lawyers can anticipate many of the future issues which can arise and advise on an estate plan that deals with these contingencies in a way that is satisfactory to you. It is always important to review your plans at least every few years to confirm that they

still adequately reflect your wishes given your present circumstances.

Without having spoken with an estate planning lawyer, you will not know what issues could render your estate plan vulnerable or invalid. Without proper estate planning, estate litigation could be the unfortunate result. Estate litigation typically arises after the estate planner has passed away or has become incapable, leaving the litigation on the shoulders of family members and those left behind. Not only can these disputes take years to resolve, but they are often financially and emotionally draining and may have significant negative impacts on the families involved.

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A legacy of giving In 1997, Kate decided to make a bequest for undergraduate awards in Medicine: “I couldn’t give a gift in real time, so I thought an estate gift was a good solution,” she explains. “It takes an organization like UBC to find a cure for major diseases like cancer, which is prevalent in our family. If I could contribute towards a cure, even in some small way—well, that would be awesome.”

Kate’s generosity inspired her husband and daughter, who are also members of the UBC community, to follow suit. Robert is an alumnus who has worked in

DR. MICHAEL QUINN 1917-2005 Currently conducting cognitive research in Barcelona As Development Liaison Officer for UBC’s Development and Alumni Engagement, Kate Bush knows firsthand how estate gifts to the University help shape the experience of students through financial aid, academic opportunities, and extracurricular initiatives.

“Supporting students and research is such a thrill. I can’t work in a place if I’m not passionate about the cause.”

Plant Operations at UBC for almost 34 years while Laura works in Campus and Community Planning and is pursuing her degree at UBC part time.

As a graduate of Physical Education, Robert plans to leave his bequest to the Athletics Department while Laura’s gift is currently undesignated, so it can be put towards the area of greatest need. “Students come to UBC to figure out who they are,” explains Laura. “You never know—you could be sitting next to someone who cures a major disease, produces a great composition or becomes the next Olympic champion. Students have so much potential, so why not support them?”

Kate, Robert and Laura all agree that financial need shouldn’t bar any student from university. “If my gift helps someone gain access to higher education, that would be great,” says Laura.

“People who undertake university on their own, without the help of parents or scholarship money, have a really hard time,” says Kate. “I like the idea of making someone’s life a little easier.”

“Besides,” adds Robert, “you never know. The money you put towards UBC could benefit you in ways you never thought possible.”

Dr. Quinn’s wonderfu f l gift gave me an opportunity to travel to Europe for the a new culture and research environment.

With the UBC Vi V sion Lab I have been studying how the brain processes visual information, and with the Multisensory Research Group in Barcelona, Spain I was able to expand this research to include touch. This has uncovered new knowledge about how we process i n fo ormation in our everyday lives.

Understanding how th t e brain works under normal circumstances is a critical step in ultimately helping those with conditions such as Attention Deficit f Disorder or Autism. Thank you Dr. Quinn.

– Allison Brennan, PhD student Dr. Michael Quinn expressed his passion for clinical psychology with a bequest to UBC, ensuring vital funding for psychology faculty and students.

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Symphony serenades the cosmos A symphony of science will light up the Port Theatre and fill the stage with images of the universe.

Vancouver Island Symphony hosts the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra during The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres on Monday (Nov. 26). The performance melds science, music and storytelling to create a concert that transforms the stage into an astronomical telescope.

The concert was created by Tafelmusik in 2009 to celebrate the Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first public demonstration of the telescope.

“Many astronomers are interested in music,” said Alison Mackay, concert designer, in a press release. “Galileo himself played the lute. Everywhere we have performed we have made links with the astronomical community. Sometimes they have even brought their telescopes for the audience to see.”

The performance features pieces by Vivaldi, Monteverdi, Handel, Telemann, Bach and Lully played on period instruments. The set design features a backdrop of high-definition images that were provided by the Hubble Space Telescope and Canadian astronomers.

It took Mackay two years to assemble material and create the concert.

“It is emotional for the orchestra to play music in such a heightened context,” she said.

The Galileo Project premiered at the Banff Centre in 2009 and since then has travelled to Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

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The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres performed by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra features Hubble Space Telescope images.

The Nanaimo Astronomy Society will be in the theatre lobby with telescopes. After, if there are clear skies, members will give people the opportunity to view the stars.

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Portrait book celebrates authors Inbrief

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WRITERS READ excerpts during launch at museum.

BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

A book celebrating the array of authors in the province is launching at the Nanaimo Museum this Saturday (Nov. 24).

The book, 111 West Coast Literary Portraits, printed

by Mother Tongue Publishing, features photographs by Barry Peterson and Blaise Enright, text composed by the authors profiled and an introduction by Alan Twigg.

It pairs the photographs and author’s text. The film was hand-processed by the photographers to ensure its quality.

The launch event at the museum runs from 1-4 p.m.

The Nanaimo Museum and Mother Tongue Publishing collaborated on the event and the special portrait exhibit.

The exhibit will be on display until Jan. 31. It features the black and white archival photographs and text written by the authors showcased in the book.

The launch also includes readings by local authors pro-

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Gabriolan author Katherine Gordon, one of the local writers included in the book, said each author’s intro is very different and gives people a quick snapshot of who the authors are. She decided to take an excerpt from previous work.

“The piece I selected is called Landed Immigrant – I selected the ending,” said Gordon. “I wanted to find something that says something about me so if someone reads it they can learn a little bit about how I write and who I am.”

Gordon said when the book

arrived in her hands a week ago she was blown away by the finished product.

“It’s very powerful and engaging. It’s a lovely vision the photographers and publisher had. I’m very proud to be part of it,” said Gordon. “I just fell into it when I opened it. To have this kind of celebration in a very tangible way is very special.”

Gordon was photographed in her greenhouse.

“It feeds my soul and creative spirit,” said Gordon about the space.

Gardening has influenced her writing. She has written several pieces from a spiritual and cultural perspective on gardening.

Authors portraits on display include: Jack Hodgins, Barry Broadfoot, Kim Goldberg, Kate Braid, Marilyn Bowering, Katharine Gordon, Mairuth Sarsfield, George Szanto, Tim Lander, Gregory Scofield, Stephen Reid, Des Kennedy, Anne Cameron, Joe Rosenblatt, Keith Harrison, Joy Kogawa, Jane Rule, Vera Manual, Joanne Bealy, Evelyn C. White and Linda Rogers.

The book and portraits will also be exhibited over the next eight months at various locations throughout the province.

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Inspired by their commitment, I am studying birds to understand which habitats are most important to conserve.

Thanks to Werner and Hildegard Hesses’ legacy I have been able to fully focus on my research for 3 years and, in so doing, help provide solutions to environmental problems. Thank you Werner and Hildegard — your passion has allowed me to do the research I love and continue an important tradition of outreach between academia, policy makers and the public.

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Werner and Hildegard Hesse expressed their passion for birding with a bequest to UBC, which today ensures vital funding for conservation research.

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B.C. labour movement hero’s tale comes to life

Albert “Ginger” Goodwin was a coal miner, pacifist and is regarded as a B.C. labour movement hero.

He was killed by Dominion Police near Cumberland when he fled conscription in 1918. His personal

story will come to life on Nov. 30 when five actors tell his tale at the Nanaimo Museum, starting at 7:30 p.m. The event, presented

by TheatreOne, is a public reading of the draft script, The Ginger Goodwin

Story, written by Victoria’s Michael Stephen.

“I have known about Ginger Goodwin for a long time, have always been involved with labour history, and wrote my first play in Toronto about

Regent Park. It was soon after that I began reading about mining history and Ginger Goodwin,” said the author, in a press release.

“Most literature about Ginger is very archival and academic, but in my way

of working, I can humanize the story, bringing it closer to the spirit and the person.”

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the strike that began in 1912, which involved all Vancouver

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THEATRE SWEENEY TODD A Musical Thriller by Schmooze Productions. Runs until Dec. 1, 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Nanaimo Centre Stage. Tickets $25 plus tax available at Rich 1 Beauty Salon or www.schmoozeproduc tions.com.

DAVY THE PUNK with Bob Bossin presented

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Tonight (Nov. 22) at Vancouver Island Uni-

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LITERARY PORTRAITS Saturday (Nov. 24) 1-3 p.m. launch. Runs until Jan 31 at the Nanaimo Museum. Features the launch of 111 West Coast Literary Portraits

by Barry Peterson and Blaise Enright of B.C. writers.

NANGO GRANNIES Christmas Wreath and Crafts Sale Saturday (Nov. 24) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nanaimo North Town Centre.

WORDSTORM at Demeter's Coffee Vault Tuesday (Nov. 27) 7 p.m. Featured readers Joe Rosenblatt, Catherine Owen, Kim Clark.

MUSIC JASON McCOY Road Hammers performs at Port Theatre tonight (Nov. 22) 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40; $35 members; $15 students; $5 eyeGo. Call 250-754-8550.

RAGGAE NIGHT with DJs No Profit and Blis-

sRyder 10 p.m. at the Cambie tonight (Nov. 22). No cover.

DELHI 2 DUBLIN perfroms at the Queen's tonight (Nov. 22).

THE BIG MESS plays Acme Food Co. Friday (Nov. 23) 7 p.m.

WE HUNT BUFFALO, Under the Mountain and Handsome Distraction play the Cambie Friday (Nov. 23) 10 p.m. Admission $5.

HOWIE JAMES plays at the MGM Restaurant Friday (Nov. 23) 5-8 p.m.

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STEVEN BOWERS and Andrew Pederson play the Landlubber Pub Saturday (Nov. 24) 7 p.m.

BIG BANG BABY plays at the Well Pub Saturday (Nov. 24).

JANE CHAMPAGNE, all ages performance at the Tabu Lounge Sunday (Nov. 25).

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BLACKIE and The Rodeo Kings Sunday (Nov. 25) 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre. Tickets $52. Call 250-7548550 or go to www. porttheatre.com.

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CAMERON WIGMORE TRIO plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (Nov. 24) 7 p.m.

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ALL DECKED OUT holiday shopping event featuring crafters, artisans and businesses Saturday (Nov. 24) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nanoose Place. Admission $2.

POETS ON CAMPUS: featuring John Barton and Yvonne Blomer.

Poetry and The Writing Life. Monday (Nov. 26) Bldg. 365, 5 p.m.

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The Barsby Bulldogs are getting used to making it to the B.C. championship game, but they know it isn’t a birthright – they’ve got to win to get in.

So that’s what John Barsby Community Secondary School’s AA varsity football team (8-0) will be trying to do this Saturday (Nov. 24) when it plays the South Delta Sun Devils (7-0) in the provincial semifinals at the University of British Columbia.

“We’re under no illusion that it’s time to start planning championship activities,” said Rob Stevenson, Barsby coach.

“There’s only one way to get to that game. It’s by beating South Delta, and it’s our utter and complete focus.”

The ’Dawgs lost an exhibition game to the Sun Devils five weeks ago, 13-9, but they know they played far from their best game that day.

“They had some lucky plays and there’s stuff that we need to work on that we let them get away with,” said Brody Taylor, Barsby quarterback. “We tripped over our own players and missed tackles.”

South Delta is capable of forcing mistakes. It’s got a top-notch quarterback, Kyle Menzies, who gets great pass protection, allowing him time to find any one of a number of reliable receivers.

The Bulldogs will try to be positionally sound on defence and supremely focused. They won’t try to switch up too much to game-plan against the opposition, not at this time of year.

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Barsby Bulldogs player Dexter Shea, front left, tackles South Delta Sun Devils opponent Matthew Wollin during a game last season on the mainland. The teams meet in the B.C. semifinals Saturday (Nov. 22).

“We don’t want to change anything because we trust in our assignments,” said Kyle Vollet, Barsby linebacker.

The Bulldogs are dealing with a handful of injuries, but all their linemen are good to go and so they’ll try to win in the trenches. Barsby’s attack this post-season has been led by wingback Dexter Shea, who has

nine touchdowns in two games.

“Offensively we’ve got to get to our blocking assignments and stay on ’em and then let our running backs do what our running backs do,” said the coach.

Both teams will be highly motivated to advance to the Subway Bowl at B.C. Place stadium Dec. 1. To get to the dome, they’ll have to survive what’s

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“It’s two prize bulls out in the corral, and there’s going to be dust in the air, no matter how hard it rains,” Stevenson said.

GAME ON … Barsby and South Delta are set to kick off this Saturday at 3 p.m. at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Clippers play mini-series at Powell River Sports teams always talk about taking things a game at a time.

But for the Nanaimo Clippers this weekend, their approach will be a little different.

The city’s B.C. Hockey League club travels to Powell River to play the Kings twice over a span of 24 hours. Facing 120 minutes of hockey against the same team, against the same style, the Clippers will try to win as many of the six periods as they can.

“It is a little bit of a different feel when you’re playing the same team like that, all in a row,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “It’s a matter of breaking it down period by period. And getting off to a good start’s really important … We’ve got to be sharp early and try to keep momentum as long as we can.”

The team that is able to stick to its system and play consistently over those six periods is going to be the one that ends up “winning the weekend,” said the coach.

“Games against Powell River tend to be pretty tight checking – both teams tend to play a somewhat similar style,” Vandekamp said.

“The games that we’ve played against them so far this year have been very close.”

GAME ON … Friday’s game is at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday’s rematch goes at 5 p.m. … The Clippers’ next home game is Dec. 1, when the Kings come to Frank Crane Arena. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Games get 21 sports Athletes from Nanaimo – and from across the rest of the province – will get to go for gold in 21 different sports.

The B.C. Games Society announced this week the 21 sports that will be contested as part of the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo in 2014.

Youths will compete in baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, canoe and kayak racing, equestrian, field lacrosse, golf, lacrosse, roller hockey, rowing, rugby, sailing, soc-

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The Bucs have won their last four games.

“As a young franchise we never expected to set the world on fire, but we’re pretty excited with

where we’re at,” said Brad Knight, the team’s coach.

He said his players seem to be getting more comfortable as the VIJHL season goes on.

“It’s like anything else,” said the coach. “When you win a few games in a row and the confidence

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Gillick claims cyclocross title A Nanaimo cyclocross racer pedalled to a national championship on the weekend.

Janna Gillick won the masters 30-plus category at the Cyclocross Canadian Championships on Saturday in Surrey.

Representing the Mid Island Velo Association, Gillick completed her laps in 36 minutes, 21 seconds, finishing 42 seconds ahead of the runner-up.

In other cyclocross news, the Cross on the Rock series will hold its championship race this Saturday (Nov. 24) at Beban Park. Racing starts at 11 a.m. with the open women’s race at 1 p.m. and the expert race at 2:15 p.m.

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Curler Chlan leads league Curling skip Bob Chlan and his Mack Truck team kept the pedal to the metal to maintain a lead in the Nanaimo Curling Centre’s Christensen Collision Cash League.

Chlan (5-1) came back to score points in five straight ends and win 9-4 over Nicole Backe’s team last Thursday at the NCC. Kevin Weinreich’s rink (5-1) edged out Kalia Van Osch’s Environmental Dynamics team 3-2 to maintain second place. Van Osch (2-4) is third in the cash standings.

Leslie Shearer’s MidIsland Auto rink and Garry Smith’s AC Taxi team also won games Thursday.

B-ball spinner comes to city Four-time basketball spinning record holder Bruce Crevier will by showing off his unique talent this weekend in Nanaimo.

Crevier, who combines basketball spinning with motivational speaking, will be at John Barsby Community Secondary School on Saturday (Nov. 24) at 11:30 a.m.

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TEAM PLAYS College of the Rockies today.

The VIU Mariners got a look at the first-placed team in the league, and now can go back to concentrating on their own game.

Vancouver Island University’s women’s volleyball team (8-2) split a pair of matches against the Fraser Valley Cascades (9-1) on Friday and Saturday at the VIU gym. The M’s won Friday’s match in straight sets, 25-18, 25-21, 25-18.

They did a lot right, with blocking and defence sparking the win.

“T hen Saturday rolled around, and not so sharp,” said Shane Hyde, M’s coach.

The Cascades took the rematch 18-25, 25-23, 25-14, 25-17.

Hyde said the results are understandable with that sort of schedule.

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M’s basketball looks for another fast start Vancouver Island University’s men’s basketball team is getting into the habit of fast starts right after tipoff.

The Mariners won both their weekend road games, beating the Quest Kermodes 78-62 on Friday in Squamish and then blowing out the Capilano Blues 81-52 the next day in North Vancouver.

“We were able to have good starts in both games which was good, especially on the road,” said Matt Kuzminski, VIU coach. “Both games we went up double digits early and it kind of gave us the momentum and

took it away from the home team.”

Brandon Jones led VIU with 20 points on 6-for-8 shooting Friday and Tyler Olsen added 12 points and 10 rebounds. The next day the scoring was totally spread around, with Jason McKee’s 12 points leading the way.

Next action is Friday (Nov. 23) when the Mariners head down the Malahat to play the Camosun Chargers in that team’s home opener.

“I’m sure we’ll get a really good game out of them so we’ve got to be ready,” Kuzminski said.

when you play such a good opponent on a Friday night and a Saturday, to mentally get up for the game and then … be ready to do the same thing again,” he said.

There were a lot of holes in VIU’s game Saturday, he said, and the fact that the score wasn’t that close has his team demoralized.

“We’ve got to go through a bit of damage control and then realize we also won three straight the day before and played extremely well the day before,” he said.

The M’s men (7-3), meanwhile, swept their matches with UFV, winning 25-20, 25-16, 25-19, then 25-21, 25-21, 21-25, 25-19.

GAME ON … VIU plays the College of the Rockies tonight (Nov. 22) and tomorrow at the VIU gym. The women’s matches are at 6 p.m. both nights, with the men to follow at 8 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Maeve O’Byrne, of the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation, left, receives an $8,000 donation from Darlene Thorburn of Mid Island Co-op. The gift is for lifesaving equipment in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s ER.

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Hyundai’s agile Elantra seizes opportunity I 2013 MODEL coupe will offer sportier take.

BY JIM ROBINSON

ew car companies move faster at seizing an opportunity than Hyundai and the 2013 Elantra Coupe is a case in point.

Hyundai had already planned to add the twodoor coupe and five-door GT to the Elantra sedan lineup. But with competitors dropping out, it left Hyundai as one of only a select group of players in the small sporty coupe segment.

The coupe and the GT may both be 2013 Elantras with the same engine and transmission choices, but after that, they are quite different cars.

Both offer a 148-horsepower, four-cylinder engine along with a standard six-speed manual transmission, optional six-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, heated front seats, Bluetooth and a six-speaker stereo.

The 1.8-litre Nu series engine is not new but definitely improved with enhanced dual continuously variable valve timing for a two per cent improvement in fuel economy plus an impressive 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases.

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Hyundai has added a coupe to its 2013 Elantra model lineup. The SE version comes with a host of standard features including 17-inch wheels and a sports tuned suspension. The outside mirrors have integrated turn signal repeaters.

enough at 6.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 4.9L/100km on the highway for the automatic.

Differences start with the platforms. Although both are built in Korea, the coupe is based on the Elantra sedan as you might expect.

The GT, however, is based on the platform of the i30 sold primarily in Europe. Suspension, ride and handling are thus European in very real terms.

One thing the GT has that the coupe doesn’t is what Hyundai calls its driver selectable steering mode system featuring three driver-selectable operating modes (Comfort, Normal, and Sport) that allow the driver to dial in the best “feel” for

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Front suspension on the coupe starts with the standard Elantra sedan coil over MacPherson struts but with the shocks modified for increased performance with a 22-millimetre stabilizer bar added.

At the rear, the V-beam torsion bar is replaced by a lightweight version that has an integrated 22mm stabilizer bar and monotube shocks for a firmer feel.

Four-wheel (vented front) disc brakes join leading edge safety features such as ABS with brake force distribution, vehicle stability management and electronic stability control with traction control.

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The interior of the 2013 Elantra Coupe is clean and uncluttered, typical of a Hyundai design.

nal grille and character lines along the side that arc up to the rear with its integrated spoiler.

Inside, there are more storage spaces and cubbies than you can count with a trunk cargo volume of 420L that Hyundai claims is better than some larger coupes in its

class.

Driven here was the SE model that adds 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seating, 17-centimetre touch screen navigation system with rear backup camera, premium sound system and fully-automatic climate control system.

While I suspect the GLS automatic will be the volume seller, the SE with its added content and sportier suspension might well put a crimp in sales of larger coupes not to mention some of the new entry-level luxury sedans that don’t offer a sports coupe.

Handling is precise but I found the electric steering a little on the light side for me.

Ride is firm which is what you expect for a coupe and, with all the driver aids as standard, it is almost impossible to get this car out of shape even on some of rough rural roads south of Montreal where the press launch was held.

The seats were very agreeable for a car in this price range and instruments were easy to see, understand and use.

I should note the back seat area is bigger than you might expect and easily accessible for a person my size thanks to the front seat that springs forward on its track almost to the dashboard for easy entry.

The sporty coupe market is not a big one in Canada where compact cars are favoured over the mid-size vehicles so loved by our American neighbours. But Hyundai has a very good track record of picking its markets and selling automobiles with the kind of content and pricing that Canadians want.

I expect this will prove the same with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe.

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Malibu endures extreme weather testing Neither snow nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night kept product development engineers from swift completion of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo.

The location for all of this torture testing was General Motors’ Climatic Wind Tunnel in Warren, Mich., where all Chevrolet vehicles take on the elements.

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The Rubber Manufacturers Association in the U.S. and the Rubber Association of Canada developed the mountain/ snowflake symbol, which can be found on a tire’s sidewall, to designate winter tires that meet the newest severe snow standards.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, November 22, 2012

A team of gymnasts from England has smashed two Guinness World Records for the number of people inside both a classic Mini and a 2012 Mini.

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A JAZZY THANK YOU to the Cavallotti Lodge and its executive for your continued support of the Wellington Secondary School band’s spaghetti fundraising dinner. We wouldn’t be able to do all the things we do without your generosity. Molte grazie.

A JAZZY PASTA BOUQUET to Pepsi and Long and McQuade Music for supporting the Wellington Band's spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

A BOUQUET OF PINK DENTAL FLOSS to the volunteer staff at Nanaimo Community Dental Clinic. I was in pain for months with no relief until you took such good care of me.

Thank you for your dedicated and skilled service.

A HEARTFELT BOUQUET to the Country Grocer in south Nanaimo for donating the food and beverages to allow our U11 girls' soccer team (Portugal) to have a fundraiser in front of their store. There were so many generous customers and it was a great success. The girls really appreciated it.

AN AWESOME BOUQUET to the young ladies working at Urban Planet recently. When my 12-year-old daughter lost her hard-earned $20, they searched the entire store until they found it and returned it to her, even though it was closing time. I admire these girls who showed that there are amazing people in their generation who do the right thing to help someone.

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A GRATEFUL BOUQUET to the fast-responding staff at London Drugs at Port Place shopping centre, as well as the nurse who happened to be nearby. Thank you for coming to my aid when I collapsed and had a seizure. You helped immensely and made my daughter, who was with me, as comforted as she could be. Also thanks to the paramedics who attended and took us to the hospital, you were fantastic.

A GIANT, RELIEVED BOUQUET to Jamie at United Furniture Warehouse for the use of the bathroom.

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.

A BIG, HAPPY, MERRY CHRISTMAS to Victoria on their wonderful Santa Claus parade and A BEEF F to Nanaimo for not having a Santa parade this year.

A BEEF F to all businesses that use the Beefs and Bouquets section for free advertising. If you want to promote your businesses, you should buy advertising like your competitors do.

AN INCREDIBLY HUGE BEEF to the person who hit someone's beautiful dog on the Parkway, between Mostar and Northfield roads, and didn't stop. Instead, I pulled over to get him off the road in the middle of rush hour with my kids in the car, called the owners to tell them the most horrible news I have ever had to give someone and then waited for them to come get him.

And to all those who just drove past and ignored that dog – a huge beef goes out to you, too.

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A BOUQUET from the staff at Franklyn Street Dental Clinic to our longtime Medi Express delivery man, who has chosen to retire. Although we wish him well, we will miss him terribly. Heinz was always prompt and diligent in his delivery to us every day. We will especially miss the humorous "hard time" he always gave us, which kept us all on our toes. Our days are not going to be the same without him. Good luck to you, Heinz, and all the best.

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A STINKING SIDE OF VENISON to the driver who hit the deer on Hammond Bay Road.

A CRUEL BEEF F to a truck driver.

Shame on you for jerking a Husky's neck so violently that he yelped.

Maybe someone should swing you around by the neck so you can get a taste of your own medicine.

A BEEF F to the person who kicked

a dog, then complained about getting scolded. You are lucky it was not my dog you kicked, I would have kicked you right back and really got your precious white pants soiled.

Obviously it shows what kind of person you are.

A BEEF F to the tailgaters in Nanaimo. What makes you think that when you are travelling in the city, there is a fast and slow lane?

People have to turn left off the highway at any given point. I am sure that you tailgaters would not let a person move over to make that left turn. Here is a plan – set your alarm clock so that you do not sleep in.

A BEEF FILLED WITH E. COLI to the beefer who called a dog a flea-bitten mutt last week because it ruined your pants on the Blueback stairs. You're lucky that wasn't my dog. A dog has as much importance as a human being. Yes, it sucks to have a ruined pair of pants, but there's worse things in the world.

A STINKY BEEF F to businesses that choose, when people call for information, to make customers wait a long time or even not answer their phones. That is really bad service.

In one particular instance, I decided never to go to a local restaurant after someone finally picked up only to say they were too busy at the moment to help me.

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A BEEF F to the man who says animals have no souls. I am the one who wrote in on behalf of the animals. I thought it was cute and I was trying to lighten the situation.

You are unbelievable and I really do not even have a response to your outrageous claim. Please submit another one to this page and include your phone number so I can call and tell you all about the amazing teachers with souls that are on my couch right now.

A FOUL BEEF F to the Cinnabar Valley resident who complained about my children's basketball hoop to the city's bylaws department. At a time when many teens choose to do drugs, flunk out of school and break the law, my kids are respectable, honour roll students and I'm sure their involvement in sports plays a role in this. If you had a concern, why not knock on my door and discuss it with me?

A BIG, WHITE BEEF to the person who kicked the small dog on the Blueback stairs. Firstly, we now have a law that prevents cruelty to animals, and secondly, I wish that I had been there to see it because you would have had a lot more than getting your white pants soiled to worry about. I'm sure the puppy was just greeting you and if you are so worried about your pants, why don't you wear black ones?

A BEEF F to the female hockey parents who got drunk and smoked pot while their kids ran up and down the hallways of the hotel. You set a terrible example for your kids.

A BEEF F to cyclists who ride at night without lights, reflectors or helmets. One man is dead because of that practice.

A BEEF F to drivers who do not check their cars for working headlights/brake lights before driving off. There are lots of cars on the road with only one headlight at night or burnt-out brake lights. All drivers should have to do a pre-trip inspection. And if they drive with lights out, how is the rest of the vehicle?

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Born Born January January 1927 1927 passed passed away away suddenly suddenly at at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital November 13, 2012. She is survived by her son, Brian (Cristine) Neufeld and daughter, Carol (John) Wassell; grandchildren: Janine (Duane) Macey, Lori Neufeld, Neufeld, Ryan Ryan Neufeld, Neufeld, Luke Luke (Nicole) (Nicole) Lori Wassell, Leanne Leanne (Ryan) (Ryan) Raymer Raymer and and Janice Janice Wassell, (Nathan) Downs; Downs; great great grandchildren: grandchildren: Caitlan, Caitlan, (Nathan) Ashley, Jordan, Jonah, Caleb, Naomi, Vanessa, Ashley, Jordan,and Jonah, Caleb, Taliah, Judah Justus.

SheNaomi, is also Vanessa, survived Taliah, Judah andtwo Justus.

Sheand is also survived her three sisters, brothers many neices her sisters, two and many neices andthree nephews who willbrothers dearly miss her. She was and nephews who will dearly a loving mother and nurse to miss all. her. She was a motherofand nurse A loving Celebration Life will to beall. held November 24,Celebration 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

Chapel, 1 A of Life willatbeSands held November Newcastle Avenue, 24, 2012 at 11:00 Nanaimo. a.m. at Sands Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo.

Passed away suddenly on November, 2012 at the age of 92 years. As in life, sh emonstrated courage and resolve in h nal hours. Predeceased by siblings, Yurik toko and Jimmy. She is survived by Aik and George. She will always have a spec place in the hearts of her nieces: Liz, P & Karen; and nephews: Jon, Gene, Larr Chris & Kirk.

A Memorial Service will be held at Trini United Church, 6234 Spartan Road Nanaimo on Wednesday, December 5 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations ma made to the Canuck Place Childr

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t is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ralph on November 9, 2012. He was predeceased by his former wife, Marion (nee Richardson), as well as six siblings.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Jean (nee Bryant); brother, Richard (Anne) Allen; daughters, Darah-Lynne (Jim) Nichol and Shelley Rose (John) Hough; stepdaughter, Ruth Ruth Culley Culley and and stepson, stepson, Peter Peter (Daphne) (Daphne) Culley; Culley; grandchildren, grandchildren, Shawna, Shawna, Kyla, Kyla, and and Jenna Jenna Nichol; Nichol; and and many many nieces nieces and and nephews. nephews.

Ralph Ralph was was aa member member of of the the Ashlar Ashlar Lodge Lodge of of Nanaimo Canadian Legion Legion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nanaimo and and the the Royal Royal Canadian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Branch Branch 256 256 (Nanaimo).

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There There will will be be aa Celebration Celebration of of Life Life at at Branch Branch 256 256 Legion Legion from from 12:00pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:00pm, 12:00pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:00pm, Friday, Friday, November November 23, 23, 2012.

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We We thought thought of of you you today today But that is nothing new But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday We thought of you yesterday And And will will tomorrow tomorrow too too We We think think of of you you in in silence silence And And make make no no outward outward show show For what it meant For what it meant to to lose lose you you Only Only those those who who love love you you know know Remembering Remembering you you is is easy easy We do it every day We do it every day Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the the heartache heartache of of losing losing you you That That will will never never go go away. away.

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KORPI, Pentti Passed away on November 19, 2012 at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital. He is predeceased by his father Kauko. Survived by his loving wife Linda, sons Luke and Stephen, daughter Tanya, his mother Sanni, eight grandchildren and sister Tuulikki.

Pentti, gruff on the outside but a heart of gold on the inside. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.

There will be no service at the request of Pentti.

Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca

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Ralph was born near Viscount, Saskatchewan.

He is survived by his wife, Judith and son, Larry (Janet). He leaves to mourn granddaughters: Ashley, Courtney and Brittney with great grandson, Ethan; Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children: Andrew, Laurel (Raj), Heather and Cameron; brothers, Max (Mona), Elmer (Gerrie) and sister, Elaine (Roger). He is predeceased by his parents, August and Rosalia; brothers, Eric, Erwin, Egon and sisters, Tillie and Elsie.

Ralph came to Vancouver Island in 1951 and worked on the construction of the Fourth Lake dam then the second water pipeline to Harmac. He worked throughout Harmac as a pipe fitter for over 40 years retiring in 1993. His interests were many: fishing, hunting, skiing, bowling, ball, curling, hockey and golf. Several years of minor softball involvement took place in Departure Bay. Camping and travel were family pursuits.

He was Akela for the 7th Nanaimo Cub pack in the late 1950s. Ralph and Judy were married at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church in 1954 and Ralph served in various positions through the years for the church. His life will be celebrated at the church Friday, November 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

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Margot Rene Buick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanâ&#x20AC;? (nee Kerr)

July 17, 1948 - November 15, 2012

Margot passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her parents, Neil and Louise Kerr and her brother, Donald. Margot is survived by her husband, Randy; her daughter, Rene (Monti); her sons, Darren (Michele), Mark Allen; her grandchildren, Maryah, Keyana, Kurtis, Tatiana and Delano; as well as her sister, Heather Kerr. She also leaves behind numerous extended family members and friends.

Margot worked at The Bay in Nanaimo for 13 years where she made many good friends. She also enjoyed sewing and spent many hours with her sister making beautiful quilts. Margot Margotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ss family was the love of her life.

Her happiest memories are of time spent at the cabin on Sproat Lake with her family and friends. She also loved to garden and be out in the sun with her constant companion, Kloie.

A big thank you to all the support workers and nurses who helped make it possible for Margot to remain at home and a special thank you to Dr. Rieger and Dr. Rudston-Brown.

There will be a celebration of Margotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Costin Hall in Lantzville at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made, in Margotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

CHRISTMAS CORNER

TICKETS

HELP WANTED

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

PAUL MCCARTNEY 2-tickets, Nov 25, BC Place, Vancouver.

Great seats, 10 rows from stage. $1600 obo ($650 each, face value). 250-756-9746.

AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

LINE COOK needed P/T at Black Bear Pub nights & weekends. Must be reliable & have at least 2 yrs exp. Apply anytime, Black Bear Pub.

Muriel LANGFORD

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 256 Legion, 1630 Wellington Rd. East (corner of Bowen & East Wellington).

Nov 24th & 25th 10am-4pm. Contact Nancy for more info.

5 DEC 1928 - 15 NOV 2012

DEATHS

DEATHS

Hoffman, Ann 1942 - 2012

On Monday, November 12, 2012 Ann Hoffman (nee Bell) passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with her family at her side.

Ann is survived by her loving husband Paul of 43 years, brothers Doug (Roxanna) Bell and Bill (Joy) Bell, son Robert (Jennifer) Hoffman, daughter Jennifer (Stephen) Hoffman, grandchildren Sydney, Rio, Elizabeth, and Silas, as well as other extended family members. Ann was pre-deceased by her father William and mother Mirren Bell of Courtenay.

Ann was born on August 5, 1942 in Comox and was raised in Courtenay, attending Courtenay Elementary School and Courtenay High School. She completed grade 13 in 1961.

After training as a medical laboratory technician Ann traveled and lived in Europe and Australia. It was in Australia that she met Paul. After marrying there and having Robert, they moved back to BC, living first fi in Nelson where Jennifer was born, and then settling shortly afterwards in Nanaimo. It was here that Ann and Paul raised their family and successfully ran Lorne Refrigeration for 31 years. After retiring in 2009, they joyfully traveled to Australia, as well as throughout the US in their motorhome.

Ann will be remembered for her kindness, grace, integrity and gentle disposition. A lover of art, nature and her family, she always had time for family and friends. She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Ann’s life will be held in Nanaimo on Sunday, November 25th in Activity Room #1 in Bowen Park Complex from 1 pm to 4 pm. A memorial celebration to be held in Courtenay is also planned for the spring of 2013.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors and nurses of Nanaimo’s Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care provided to Ann and her family in the recent weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation or the Nanaimo Hospice Society.

Mom, we will love you and hold you in our hearts forever.

Your Community, Your Classifieds.

Call 310-3535

778-908-2201

ADMINISTRATION

CRAFT FAIRS

Buttertubs Seniors

Fall Craft & Bake Sale

White Elephant Sale Sat., Dec. 1st, 9-3pm.

Hot dogs, Coffee, Pop

Cpl. Ian Patrick PHILIP 06/12/1958 - 20/11/2011 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Forever in our Hearts, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your Family.

#10 Buttertubs Dr. ~All Welcome~ LOST AND FOUND FOUND: WOMAN’S wallet with all her personal ID, Wellington Pub area.

Call (250)585-7586.

LOST LADIES leather black glove in the vicinity of Country Grocer in Chase River. If found please call (250)7534181.

LOST YOUR RING? If you know roughly where, I’ll help you find it for FREE with a metal detector. 250-816-5455

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

PERMANENT, PART-TIME OFFICE MANAGER St. Philips Anglican Church, Lantzville is seeking a capable person to manage the day-to-day functions of the church office. Aprox 20hrs per week. Compensation to be determined. Submit resume to Church Wardens, via email: stphil@shaw.ca Closing Date: 28-Nov-2012

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU career disturbed?

Feel trapped by your job?

Discover How We Can Help www.freedom-unlimited.info GOLD RUSH! looking for a Partner to try and do gold in the Yukon (small scale) Serious Enquiries. 250-331-1335

Make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Come work for AdvoCare Health Services, we take “Pride in Caring”

Now recruiting casual, potentially permanent positions at Cerwydden Care Centre in Duncan

· Registered Care Aides · LPNs · Cooks For more information and to apply please see our website www.advocarehealth.com or email resume to Peggy.Long-Thibault@ advocarehealth.com or fax 1-250-597-2894

MODERN CAFE in Nanaimo, has an opening for a Sous Chef. Must have experience in a leadership role & excellent cooking skills. Drop resume at the cafe, 221 Commercial St .

Joyy Sherwood

MEDICAL/DENTAL EXPERIENCED CDA/Receptionist wanted for busy mid-island Dental practice (exan, EDI, excellent phone skills & clinical excellence). Fax resume to 250-752-7506 or email: arbutusdental@shaw.ca PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

KURT LeRoy Trucking Ltd., of Campbell River is expriencing a 50% growth of new capital expansion over the next year with a new division on the mainland. We need a Highly Motivated exprienced CGA to complete monthly cost accounting for each divsion.Payroll of 38-45 employee’s.Subcontractors will vary. Excellent salary and benefits.Please,e-mail resume’s with driver’s abstract to rleroy@telus.net or fax to 250-287-9914.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Christine Lennon ~ Coun-

selor & Psychotherapist EFT Trained in Couples and Relationships Therapy Tel: 250-591-1009 Member BACP Member ICEEFT Evening and weekend appointments available. Initial consultation free. Business Licence # 124042

FINANCIAL SERVICES

(nee MacDougall)

Joy passed away November 15, 2012 surrounded by love and family after a short, but fierce battle with cancer.

A Celebration Tea will be held on Sunday, November 25th from 1-3pm at the Moose Hall, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joy’s name to either the Hospice Society or Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care would be greatly appreciated.

Langford, Muriel Lorraine (Zoo) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Langford, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. Survived by spouse Harry Langford, sister June Anne Spencer, brother Jim Robertson (Verna), son Glen Langford (Shelley), daughter Carol Perry, granddaughter Brynne Langford, grandson Jaden Langford, granddaughter Taryn Silver (Dave), and greatgranddaughter Anika Silver, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Muriel grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved to Calgary, Alberta, at the age of twenty-one. She relocated to Nanaimo, British Columbia, in 1988 to be closer to family, and worked for many years at Nanaimo Home Support as a receptionist. Muriel retired in 1994, when her youngest grandchild was born, and assumed a key role in her care. A kind, generous and loving person, she maintained close ties with many friends, who loved her very dearly. Muriel had a passion for knitting; in addition to the many treasured creations produced for family and friends, she frequently contributed her lovely handmade items to fundraisers and charitable organizations. Following a stroke in 2010, Muriel lived in the Complex Care Unit at Nanaimo Senior’s Village, where she was loved by all who cared for her so well. A very special thanks to all the staff there, who made her last days so very comfortable. A service will be held at Trinity United Church (6234 Spartan Road, Nanaimo) on Friday, November 23 at 11:00am.

CRAIG, Helen Victoria Born in Davidson, Saskatchewan May 24, 1920 and passed away, in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, November 16, 2012. Predeceased by her husband, Willet Eldon (Shorty) Craig and brother, Bill Wood. Survived by sons, Dennis (Kathy Mooney) of Port Alberni, Lorne (Sharrin) of Nanaimo; grandchildren: Janet Houle (Jason) of Maple Ridge, BC, Thom (Valerie) of Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A., Kathy (Jani) of Nanaimo, Jodi Craig (Ken) of Nanaimo, Richard (Sherri) of Prince George, BC; great grandchildren: Corbin and Rory Houle of Maple Ridge, BC, Silas Craig of Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A., Melissa Turner (Ruben) of Langley, BC, Christopher Turner of Nanaimo, BC, Skylar and Lucas Craig of Prince George, BC and great-great grandson, Bryson Turner of Langley, BC. Helen volunteered with the Nanaimo Kiwanis Activities Dept. for many years by providing them with hundreds of craft items. She was a longtime member of the Nanaimo Calorie Counters (Ounce Avengers).

Special thanks to Dr. Davies, Dr. Roe and the Doctors and Nurses of the Emergency Dept. and of the Fifth Floor of NRGH. There will be an open house at the family residence on Northfield Road on December 1, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Anyone who knew Helen is welcome to come. No flowers by request. A private family service will be held at a later date.

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

RESIDENT MANAGERS. (VICTORIA) 2 F/T positions, 74 units, 2 buildings 4 km apart, in James Bay and Jubilee areas, near shops, parks, schools, beach. Discount on 2 bdrm suite. Car required. Exp an asset. Start Dec 16th - Jan 1st. Fax CV (250)920-5437.

HELP WANTED ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualified Two-way Radio Technician 2 years experience preferred Wage to be determined by experience.

Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511 Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

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CHRISTMAS CORNER

Christmas Marketplace

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall Saturday, Novemberr 24th ~ 11 am to 2 pm Lunch - Silent Auction - Baking - Crafts - Chhina & Crystal Bottle Shopppe - Much more

– Free Ad dmission –

COMING EVENTS

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December 1st, 10 am - 2 pm

St. Michael’s Hall

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

4017 Victoria Ave (off Norwell)

Perogies, Borsch, Homemade Baking, Jams, Ukrainian Novelties, Concession & more Cabbage Rolls made & sold by Sandy’s Kitchen.

Raffle for 20 dozen perogies!

CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN house cleaners.

Exp., reliable, & insured. info@allclean4you.ca 250-6684642 LEMON TREE Housekeeping & Handyman. Home and office + sml repairs. (250)716-0551.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Student Loan Accredited

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker.

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

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

STRONG WOMAN HAULING & ESTATE SALE BUYER

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.

Call the qualified specialist... certified Garden Designer/Arborist

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

Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

www.eucalyptusdesign.ca

EAVESTROUGH

ELECTRICAL

BRAD’S HOME Detailing.

Cleaning vinyl siding by brush.

De-mossing roofs.

Gutter cleaning/repairs.

Windows.

Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

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FREE QUOTES; Same Day Rubbish, yard waste, clean up. $50 & up. Moving, deliveries, pruning. Jason 250-668-6851

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

CAMPBELL & FAIRWEATHER PSYCHOLOGY GROUP Bookkeeping Assistant (Part-Time) Job Description: To perform a range of bookkeeping duties. Requires accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail as well as courtesy, compassion and diplomacy in a clinical setting.

A full service, I move it all, junk removal company!

MISC SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ANTIQUE/PORCELAIN RESTORATION of figurines, vases, bowls & ceramic pottery etc.

Experienced/reasonable pricing. 250-468-5244 eves.

RENOVATE NOW!

MOVING & STORAGE

Call 250-538-8985

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

Roofing & finish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates.

Insured

Richard 250-729-7809 AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos.

All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

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

Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & bathroom reno’s, doors, windows, decks & fences, vinyl siding & soffits, plus much more. Insured.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

Al’s JUNK & Moving Express.

For all your moving needs, phone: 250-714-3491

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

Free estimates. 250-741-0451

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE 250-390-2601.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Requirements: Applicants must have Bookkeeping experience (preferably with QuickBooks) and experience with Microsoft products (especially Outlook, Excel, and Word). Must also have a professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills. Also, confidentiality and protection of sensitive data is very important in this role. We offer a benefit package, competitive wage, and growth opportunities in a collegial work environment.

How to apply: Please apply by e-mail with a cover letter and resume to Sue@cfpsych.ca Attention: Sue Girton.

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

No phone calls or drop ins please.

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HANDYPERSONS HIS HANDIWORK. Need a GOOD Handyman? Quality work, Reasonable rates. Call Richard at (250)802-3351.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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ADMINISTRATION / BUSINESS ACCOUNTING / FINANCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HEALTHCARE

Ivan 250-758-0371

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

PLUMBING

FRIENDLY FRANK

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

MILL SLABS, approximately 3.5 cords, delivered by crane truck, $170. Call Marino at 250-619-9109

PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.

www.mrsparkle.net Call Jonathan 250-714-6739

FUGIFILM DIGITAL camera #A210, $74; Delong oil ďŹ lled electric heater, $25. Both in good cond. (250)585-4053 LOVESEAT & CHESTERFIELD, green/brown tones, like new. $99. (250)756-1762 MAKITA VARIABLE speed Jig Saw, $75 (used only once.)

Set of vinyl 5 lb dumbbells, $10. (250)591-4842.

OAK FINISH china cabinet and base, $99. (250)753-8141 SODA SYPHON with full box of CO2 charges. NEW! $29 obo. 1 (250)729-3881

WINDOWS

GARAGE SALES

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Window & Gutter Cleaning Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding

GIANT CHRISTMAS GARAGE SALE Lazy T Ranch 3576 Jinglepot Rd.

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Thurs Nov. 22, Fri. Nov. 23, Sat. Nov. 24 & Sun. Nov. 25. 10am-3pm.

250-753-4208

Christmas Ornaments, Lights & Garlands.

Toys, Games & Books.

Oil paintings, Quilts, Old records, Lamps, oil-ďŹ lled Heaters, Small Bikes.

Pots & Cutlery.

PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home.

No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space.

(250)740-5554

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PETS SHIH-TZU BICHON cross puppies. Family raised. Ready 2nd week Dec. 250-751-0181

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LEGAL ASSISTANTS

Immediate openings for experienced litigation assistant and commercial/corporate solicitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant in Courtenay.

Excellent pay and beneďŹ ts, ďŹ fast-paced, positive environment.

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3 SEATER hide-a-bed, $175, 3 seat sofa, $99, 2 rocking chairs and 1 Tub chair (offers), dresser w/ 2 large mirrors, $25, kitchen table (2 chairs $25). By appt only. (250)7402783 (250)755-2026 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 10am-2pm.

DINING ROOM Suite, in excellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair, table with 2 leaves, china cabinet with glass shelves and interior light. Asking $1200 obo.

Call 250-739-0465 to view.

Must sell moving.

SNOW TIRES, P215/60R15, steel belted radials, used one season only (Dec & Jan). As new. (250)748-4658 YAMAHA ORGAN, $400obo; Kitchenaid mixer, $200; Singer Sewing, $150. 250-753-8085

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

WE BUY HOUSES

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville.

Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902.

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4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673.

5X10 NATIONAL Pool Table with all original accessories & overhead light; Conn electric band acoustic organ; Bamboo bar; 2 older TVs; 2 arborite kitchen tables & other misc.

Call 250-738-0368 to view.

Cedar split rails 8 & 10ft. $1.00 per ft. Firewood bundles $5.00. Exercise bike like new. $200. Antique piano $500 Cross bow $100. 250-9412764 FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228.

MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidiďŹ er, $40. 2 regular fans.

Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands.

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets.

2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $29,900. (250)748-2863

MID 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dbl wide on .28 acre, in Mill Bay. 2-bdrm w/den. 2 baths. Good cond. Propane stove & dryer, newer roof $205,000. Call (250)746-9658.

APARTMENT/CONDO #111-3270 Ross Rd- 2 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $800.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

EVERGREEN PLACE mobile home, $49,900, 800sf, complete reno in & out, small pet ok. (250)710-8985 or email

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COLLEGE/BOWEN PARKClean 1 bdrm suite in 4-plex, F/S, private entrance, heat included, $650. NS/NP. References. Call 250-753-7363.

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

NANAIMO- 2 BDRM duplex (Brookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing). Available Dec 1. $1100. Lrg yrd, 5 appls, consider sm pet. Refs. Call Brian 250-729-1061.

RENTALS

PARKSVILLE. THIS is it! Well designed rancher, 55 +, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/TV room, many updates, 5 appliances, very private back yard, Bare Land Strata. Asking $338,500 obo. For appointment call 250248-5113

NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. Renovated 2 Bdrms from $750/mo.

Call Carman 250-740-1002

BRECHIN: BRIGHT 2 bdrm, soaker tub, heated tile, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, NS/NP. Near park, view, $975. (250)754-2490.

EAST COURTENAY 980 s.f. 3 bdrms, large living room, spacious kitchen,mostly new laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Fenced in yard, workshop w/electricity. Right across from N.I.C., aquatic center, Costco, Home Depot & new Thriftyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-703-6768

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Fine Spanish Lladro &Nao Figurines. Priced below appraised value $95 - $250.

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LUXURIOUS 2BDRM condo in downtown Nanaimo. 5 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, free WiFi. Hardwood.

Fabulous building. N/S, N/P. $900. 1 (250)754-2207

BRAND NEW 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Gorgeous kitchen, garage. $1250. (250)710-1947

CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, ďŹ replace, greenspace, pet on approval. Many updates, low strata fees in small complex.

Asking $153,900. Please call (250)753-8141 or visit: www.strata954.ca

MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.

HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $950 mo and up + utils. Call 250-713-1025.

NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry.

NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

509 WEEKS CRESCENT- Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 kitchens for a possible suite, lrg fenced yard, mature trees, carport, new thermal windows. $285,000. (250)740-1130.

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May be

HOUSES FOR SALE

LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Entertainment centre for 27â&#x20AC;? TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ARY TRAVEL BavUailRabSle.

DUNCAN, duplex zoned, small 2 bd character home close to town. Orchard, berries, organic raised beds + greenhouse. (250)748-3007

PORTABLE â&#x20AC;&#x153;AQUATICâ&#x20AC;? Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000.

Sell for $500. 250-752-8272.

Qualicum Beach

39â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2004 TRAVEL Trailer, park model, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terry modelâ&#x20AC;? asking $11,900. Propane furnace, 2 yrs old, full size, asking $700, worth $2000 new.

30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pressure treated power pole, $200.

Call (250)735-3258.

STONE MANOR Brand new Rancher!

Open house every Sat & Sun noon-4pm. 5942 Tower Place, Duncan. No Strata, open concept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath.

1406 sq.ft., 4 SS applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., fully landscaped, dbl garage.

Only $365,000. inclds hst.

BEST VALUE! Gord 250-710-1947

HOMES WANTED

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 3-WHEEL Electric Scooter.

Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube.

Custom charger. Good batteries. $650. (250)740-2768

PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Sat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779

GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Asking $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190.

All applications conďŹ dential ďŹ EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FURNITURE

CENTRALLY LOCATED- Immaculate, just renovated sunny 1 Bdrm w/garden patio.

New appliances, bathroom, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, paint and drapes. Insuite laundry & secure parking. Near bus and seawall.

NS/NP. $725. 250-756-2717.

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

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

New balcony & paint.

Free storage & parking.

Quiet building with security cameras.

Available Now & Dec. 1 From $675 - $790.

PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking.

Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

STEVENSON PT. Rd. upper Duplex, ocean view, tranquil setting, $1000 mo + utils. Avail Dec. 1. Call (250)751-8787.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT SPA BOUND Pools & Spas: Hot Tub Rentals.

Call (250)585-0077

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 BEDROOM trailers for rent located on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville . Prices range from $600 to $750 per month 250954-9547

250-754-2936

160 STEWART Ave- Bachelor $525. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 25 PRYDE Ave. spacious 1bdrm grnd level townhouse, W/D. $675. (250)756-4728.

412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

Lantzville Estate Sale: below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, waterfront beach access, suite potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. 7 mins from Woodgrove. $550,000. 250713-2270, 250-585-2620.

RUTHERFORD AREA- beautiful sxs Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, F/S, D/W, F/P, garage, W/D hookup, big fenced yard, mountain views, NP/NS. Dec or Jan 1. $1075 mo. Call 250741-1383, 1-250-727-5687.

430 STEWART Avenue- 1 bdrm, $650 & $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

HOMES FOR RENT 3-BDRM SPLIT level, West Nanaimo.

Country setting, close to town. Large 2-car garage with shop area. New kitchen & applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Self-contained sub-letable 1-bdrm suite. Apply now and receive 1/2 mo. rent free.

NP/NS. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $1650. 250-716-6811 or 250245-4546, 250-753-4749.

4 BEDROOM house for rent on acreage located at 1066 Fair rd, brand new wood stove just installed. Large workshop, insulated and wired, perfect for small business. $1150per month. 250-954-9547 5830 HAMMOND Bay Rd- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1150. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688

NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Nov. 1 or 15th. Hot water included, on bus route. $525/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required.

Please call 250-754-8411.

CEDAR AREA: Immaculate 5 bdrm, 2200 sqft. 2 full baths, rec room with woodstove, concrete seller for canning, large laundry. OfďŹ ce area with own entry. Private gated yard. Long term lease preferred. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $1325/mo. Call Jamie 604-789-8242.

NANAIMO- (Departure Bay) newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 5 bdrm, 2 bath, ocean view, new appls, W/D, NS/NP. $1750+ utils. Refs.

Call (250)756-6925, lv msg.

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Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE/RETAIL

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & VANS

1653 PEQUOD Cres- Gabriola Island, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, $695.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request.

Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977

WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft.

2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, A/C

Call 250-245-2277

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 FURNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D bdrm. Spacious, quiet house w/ ocean views.

Utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, mature female. $475. 250-751-2454.

NANAIMO, CENTRAL- share top ďŹ&#x201A;oor w/ mature professional, spacious, ocean views, lrg deck. $550 mo inclds utils.

NS/NP. Call (250)751-8906.

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DEPARTURE BAY. Spacious & bright, 1 bdrm. Incls utils, hi-speed internet, digital TV, basic phone, parking, shared laundry, on bus route. N/S, N/P. $750 mo. 250-751-3386.

DOCKSIDE WAY- spacious 2 bdrm walkout suite, 5 appls, quiet tenants, gas F/P. NS/NP, $950 heat & electricity incld.

Avail Dec 1. 250-667-1032.

NANAIMO- 1 BDRM Suite, self-contained. $650./mo inclds utils. 250-716-6811 or 250-245-4546, 250-753-4749.

NANAIMO- ON the ocean, 2 bdrm walk-out, W/D, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;rs+ carpet, satellite, $950+ 1/2utils.NS/NP.(250)754-3446.

17-444 BRUCE Ave- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #2-3231 LAUREN Mary Place- 2 bdrms, $975.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com #6- 72 HARWELL- 3 bdrms, $825. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $12,500 OBO. 250-871-3126.

1999 PONTIAC Grand Am SE, silver, 98,561km, $1000 as is. (similar to photo shown) 250-753-5945

LADYSMITH- brand new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1700sq ft, ocean views, 5 appls, F/P, single car garage w/lots of extra parking.

2 year lease and will discuss rental break. Rent to Own is a deďŹ nite possibility. View on KiJiJi Ladysmith rentals for pics.

Call (250)802-1520.

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, Very clean. $2,500 obo. 1-250-751-0645

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2800 obo. 250-618-3147 1958 DODGE MAYFAIR, 2 dr.

Hardtop, Duncan car, V8, push button, runs excellent, 78 K-miles, needs some restoring. $5,000. (250)715-3721

AUTO FINANCING

UNIVERSITY AREA, 1 bdrm fully furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, all inclusive, sep prkg/ent, all utils & cable inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $800,avail now. 250-667-1045 UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, DW, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard.

Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail immed. Bob 250-618-4775 UNIVERSITY AREA, off College Dr., 1 bdrm suite, all appls, incls heat & hyrdro, $680 mo. (250)753-5716.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 - 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322

2004 CHEVY Venture, silver.

6 passenger, year old tires, 135,000 km. Good condition $3,500.Call Ken 250-941-1097

2003 MONTE Carlo SS, P/B, P/S, Sun roof, Low Mileage: 77,000 kms.

New tires, $7500.00 Call 250-757-8907

1981 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Corsair Motor home A/C, heater + forced air, 2500 Honda generator, furnace, full kitchen/bath. $6,999. For more details. (250)724-6558.

1994 FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141.

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

CARS

2005 GRAND-AM, V-6, auto, 133,000km.

White exterior/gray interior. One owner.

Very clean, runs great. $4,200 obo. (250)616-7252 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan. Just inspected; passed all categories. Ready for winter on the Malahat. 2.7L V6, power windows/locks, sunroof, fog lamps, A/C, snow tires all around on the original alloy wheels, Satin jade colour 173,000 km. $5500 (250) 7151236

CLASS A, 29 ft motor home.

Bright, cheery and in excellent condition. Must be seen to appreciate. $44,900. Phone 1 (250) 746-7808 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 Pontiac G5 great shape 63,900k.

Power windows, locks, air. $6,900 new set of snow tires incld. 250-792-2620

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 SANTA FE GL 3.3 FWD 88,000 km, 12,000 km remaining on B to B warranty. Serviced by the book. New tires at 80,000 km. N/S. $18,900. Call 250-954-2364

WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $850/mo. 250-591-8414.

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1195. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

1976 TRIUMPH T26 Red Exterior. Tan leather interior.

Collector plates. avail. New black soft top, tires, battery. $8000 in repts.

Asking $10,300 O.B.O. 250-335-2331

WINTER SPECIAL! 1999 Mazda Miata Convert with hardtop. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 123,000k, 5spd manual, all power, cruise, Bose audio, alarm system, regular service, exc. cond. $9,000obo. 250-729-4948

2007 DODGE Caravan, 90,000 kms, fully loaded, new tires & mounted winter tires,stow & go seats Ex.Cond. $9000.00 obo. 250-248-2390

2008 DODGE Red Ram 4 x 4, Quad Cab, Diesel. Must sell, price is wholesale book, 6.7L diesel, quiet & tons of power, Carry a camper or pull a 10,000LB load, tow package w/electric brake hookup, leather interior. $8000 in factory options, including, remote start, satellite radio, blue tooth, power sunroof & power rear window, heated seats, dual climate control, 6 speed auto, electric 4 x 4 shift, & multitude of other features. tear in leather on driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, but repairable, heavy duty box liner, canopy inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Original dealer price $68,400, asking $29,900 Qualicum Beach, Call 250927-2827

MARINE BOATS

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1923 FORD â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tâ&#x20AC;? Bucket. 350 short block Chevy. 400 H.P. motor. $18,000. Call Ron (250)729-7146 after 5:00p.m.

Become a BULLETIN CARRIER and enjoy walks around the neighbourhood or the outdoors.

Earn money while you exercise. Apply Today!

JINGLE POT AREA: â&#x2013; Route 708 - 108 papers Belwood Rd., Carnduff Pl., Cather View Pl., Jingle Pot Rd., Leighton Rd., Rockwood Pl., Shiloh Dr., Westwood Rd. METRAL AREA: â&#x2013; Route 537 - 61 papers Amsterdam Cres., Arnhem Terr., Bergen-Op-Zoom Dr. â&#x2013; Route 546 - 71 papers Doreen Pl., Dunbar Rd., Jake Pl., Lionel Cres., Metral Dr., Patricia Lane, Pleasant Ridge Pl., Pleasant Valley Way HAMMOND BAY AREA: â&#x2013; Route 208: 68 papers Harpooner Pl., Icarus Dr., La Marche Pl., McGirr Rd., Sechelt Dr., Waldbank Rd. â&#x2013; Route 209: 72 papers Cheryl Pl., Christopher Rd., Desmond Rd., Icarus Dr., Nona Pl., Sharon Pl. â&#x2013; Route 210: 53 papers Janelle Pl., McRobb Ave., Mystic Way â&#x2013; Route 212: 41 papers McRobb Ave., Mystic Way, Waterbury Rd. â&#x2013; Route 215: 77 papers Belle View Pl,, Blueback Rd., Icarus Dr., Invermere Rd., Isle View Pl., Sealion Pl., Fill in c Westview Pl. with own arriers â&#x2013; Route 234: 40 papers needed a vehicle Dover Rd. s well. â&#x2013; Route 303: 76 papers Dewdrop Pl., Fillinger Cres., Finnerty Cres., Finnerty Pl., Ney Dr., Shorecliff Point, Whalley Way â&#x2013; Route 307: 61 papers Fillinger Cres.,Sand Piper Pl., Seven Oaks Pl.l â&#x2013; Route 309: 50 papers Bayshore Dr., Fairhaven Pl., SpringďŹ eld Pl., Sunhaven Pl. â&#x2013; Route 316: 68 papers Driftwood Pl., Forest Cres., Greenwood Pl., Parkway Dr., Shoreline Dr. â&#x2013; Route 336: 91 papers Dustin Pl., Lost Lake Rd., Malibu Terr., Vanderneuk Rd. LANTZVILLE AREA: â&#x2013; Route 112 - 22 papers Caillet Rd., Dickinson Rd., Jacks Rd., Lantzville Rd., Lavender Rd., Lucas Lane.

TURNER RD. AREA: â&#x2013; Route 501 - 55 papers Coastview Pl., Crestview Dr., Kenwill Dr., Rutherford Rd., Scenic Pl. â&#x2013; Route 502 - 49 papers Georgiaview Cres., Highridge Pl., Rutherford Rd., Vincent Pl.

CALL TODAY!

ONLY 3X WEEK! EXERCISE! EXTRA CASH!

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2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg.

1 (250)754-0725

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1994 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-MOTORHOME, 454 gas engine, 110 volt generator, new coffee maker & microwave. Ready to travel. Must see! $10,950. (250)753-0046

34ft. Ready to travel. $9,500. obo or trade.

(250)753-0046

DreamTeam Auto Financing â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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.

2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037

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N. NANAIMO- â&#x20AC;&#x153;waterfrontâ&#x20AC;? (close to Woodgrove) Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 bdrm lrg master, N/S. Quiet & clean. Refs. $750+ utils 250390-1805, 250-616-2906.

SOUTH NANAIMO (Lake front), not on bus route, lower level 1 bdrm suite. Priv. ent.

All utils incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, in suite W/D. NS/NP. Avail immed. $750.

Call (250)754-8728.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

N. NANAIMO, close to all amens & ocean, bright Studio/Bach, sep ent, fully furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, W/D, all utils & wiďŹ inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, N/S, N/P, $650 mo. 250-758-0511.

QUARTERWAY: 2BDRM, 2bath, level entry, W/D, F/S, $850. N/P, N/S. 250-753-0046

Call 250-752-7596 1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo.

Please call (250)758-4963.

855 HOWARD- 3 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

N. NANAIMO - 1 bdrm, priv entrance & patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils & W/D. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Avail Dec. 1. (250)751-2068.

N. NANAIMO (near Woodgrove Mall), near schools & bus, 2 large bdrms, walkout suite, N/P, N/S, no partiers, incls heat, hydro, cable, high speed internet, hot water, 3 appls, $950 mo. Avail immed.

Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-390-9858 between 9am-9pm.

2.9 L, V6, 5 speed. $600.00 obo.

Spare motor $100.

NEAR CHASE RIVER. New 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $875. utils incld.

Avail Now. 250-714-0704 or 250-751-3930.

N. NANAIMO: Lrg/new 1 bdrm lots of storage, sep. parking/ent. All inclusive with wiďŹ /high speed internet, digital TV. On bus route. $775/rent nego. Call 250-758-0152.

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2004 GREW BOWRIDER 17ft, Mercury 90 2-stroke motor, with trailer, low hours. Asking, $12,000. Mike 250-597-3389.

UNION 36 for Public Auction, 1pm, Nov. 24th, to recover indebtedness. Ladysmith Marine Services; 901 Ludlow Rd., Ladysmith.

Survey available, needs mast. For viewings or more info call 250-245-1146.

4&-- :063 $"3 '"45 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $13,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

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