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A man has died from stab wounds in Nanaimo’s first murder of 2013.

The incident happened at a townhouse complex in south Nanaimo Sunday sometime before 1:45 p.m. when police responded to reports of a man in distress. Mounties arrived at the scene and found a man with life-threatening injuries lying on the ground. Paramedics rushed the victim to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of stab wounds.

Const. Terry Reynolds, of Nanaimo RCMP’s serious crimes unit and one of the investigators in the case, confirmed the victim was a 44-year-old male.

The victim’s name has not been released by the RCMP. Police arrested one suspect Sunday. The suspect, who was scheduled to appear in court Monday morning, has also not been identified.

The police investigation is continuing. Investigators were at the crime scene, a townhouse complex called King Arthur’s Court on Fifth Street, Monday morning. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Protest temporarily closes highway Traffic travelling on the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay was blocked from moving either direction for more than half an hour Saturday, as supporters of the Idle No More movement gathered for a protest.

Members of First Nations tribes around B.C., as well as other supporters, gathered at the Nanoose First Nation (Snaw Naw As) Hall on Harvey Rd. Saturday at 2 p.m. for a rally, as well as a ceremony to honour their ancestors, their water and their rights, said member Brian Bob. Natasha Bob, council member with Nanoose First Nation, said she wanted to participate in the movement and support Theresa Spence (Chief of the Attawapiskat First Nation), but she also wanted to bring attention to her people’s needs in Nanoose Bay. “I want to get the message out to the community about our own pressing needs, namely the highway speed,” she said.

“We’d like to see a reduction in the speed limit for the safety of our community members and we are also concerned about Nanoose Bay. We’d like to see that our rights are recognized and the bay protected from multi-national corporations.”

She added the Nanoose First Nations were present to remember and recognize the history of Craig Bay and would like to see the treaty process moved forward.

After about an hour of talks and ceremonial singing, the group of about 100 marched up to the Island Hwy., where police had the road blocked heading north. As protesters made their way over the median, officers also stopped traffic heading south. Protesters banged drums, sang and released feathers on the road, while motorists watched from their vehicles.

The protest remained fairly peaceful besides some members having what appeared to be heated talks with police.

After about 35 minutes protesters cleared the road and made their way up the overpass and along the side of the highway.

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Hundreds of people gathered at Maffeo Sutton Park Saturday as part of the nationwide Idle No More campaign which sees First Nations demanding action from the federal government on living conditions and a variety of other issues.

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Snuneymuxw is idle no more.

More than 400 people amassed at Maffeo Sutton Park Saturday morning to participate in a public protest held in support of the nationwide movement.

Snuneymuxw First Nation and its supporters, both non-native and those visiting from neighbouring First Nations communities, took turns airing their concerns at Spirit Square before marching to the Nanaimo boat basin, with RCMP escorting.

The crowd also drummed and sang songs, pausing in the intersection of Comox and Terminal and holding up traffic for five minutes.

“The energy was so good and it was peaceful,” said Tanya George, who organized the event with her partner Jason Connor.

Since it began, Idle No More, a grassroots movement protesting

Bill C-45 and inspired by the hunger strike of Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, has taken on a life of its own, and has come to mean different things to different people.

While some see it as a means of drawing attention to First Nations issues such as poverty, poor health and housing, others maintain it is also about environmental protection – specifically Canada’s waterways.

A predominant theme, however, is the failure of the federal government to recognize the constitutional rights of aboriginal people.

“Canadians need to understand that a treaty is a nationto-nation agreement, and that treaty is a way to live together, but it must acknowledge the rights of the people that were here to begin with,” said Bob Chamberlin, vice-president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs.

“The Snuneymuxw people have been here since the beginning of time.”

Snuneymuxw member Derrick Manson, a protest organizer, said chiefs and councils and the Assembly of Nations have

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They don’t want to recognize the inherent and constitutional rights of our people across this country.

been trying to get their message heard, but it hasn’t been working.

He applauded the Idle No More movement for the impact it is making across the globe, adding that it must remain peaceful to stay successful.

“Our actions have to get a bit more louder. It’s time that the Harper government and the people back east hear us way over here in Snuneymuxw by shutting down industries,” he said.

A major issue for Snuneymuxw is the Nanaimo Port Authority’s

decision to lease the Nanaimo harbour boat basin to a private company.

Leaders maintain that the NPA, a federally appointed entity, has not properly consulted with them over the proposal and that it is a violation of the Douglas Treaty.

“They don’t want to recognize the inherent and constitutional rights of our people across this country, let alone here in our backyard,” said Snuneymuxw councillor Bill Yoachim.

Following the Nanaimo protest, a secondary protest was held in Nanoose Bay, where participants blocked traffic on the Island Highway for approximately half an hour.

Several other Idle No More rallies were held over the weekend, including one at Vancouver Island University Friday and at the Quw’utsun Cultural Centre in Duncan on Sunday.

The official Idle No More movement organizers are planning a World Day of Action on Jan. 28, the same day Canadian MPs return to the House of Commons. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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The ongoing dispute between the city and Nanaimo’s firefighters over a new labour contract is headed for binding arbitration.

Mike Rispin, Nanaimo Professional Firefighters Local 905 president, said the union wants wage and pension parity with other municipal B.C. fire departments, which includes a six per cent wage increase and a pension accrual rate of 2.33 per cent instead of the current two per cent over two years. “You pay more in, but you get to retire at a higher pension a little earlier,� Rispin said. “We still have to retire at 60.�

Terry Hartley, city director of human resources and organizational planning, said

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Hartley said the city is offering a 5.5 per cent wage increase and is willing to meet the pension increase, which she said actually amounts to a 0.2-per cent accrual increase, but in exchange for a pension increase the city wants flexibility in staffing and other staffing issues that could save the taxpayers money. “We’re willing to give it to them, but they have to give us what we need,� Hartley said.

Under the old contract, firefighters receive an annual wage increase of four percent. Negotiations for a new contract began in June 2011. “We’ve had eight days of bargaining, three days of mediation and our contract expired Dec. 31, 2009,�

Rispin said.

Hartley said from the last round of bargaining in 2009 Nanaimo firefighters received half a per cent more than their counterparts in Vancouver. “Other places are now negotiating that, but they (firefighters’ union) actually got more last time by giving us ways to reduce overtime,� Hartley said. “There was a trade-off last time around, so they got their additional half per cent last time.

They’re already half a per cent ahead of the game.�

The city’s current payroll for Nanaimo Fire Rescue’s unionized staff, based on 2010 figures, is just over $7.6 million annually.

If an arbitrator awards what the city is offering in wages and pension benefits in a new contract – Hartley said arbitrators often base their decisions on precedence set in Vancouver – the additional payroll cost will cost about $605,000 annually.

Arbitration proceedings are not expected to start before June. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Health officials urge vaccinations against whooping cough THE NEWS BULLETIN

An outbreak of whooping cough on Gabriola Island has health officials reminding all parents to keep their children’s vaccinations up to date.

A letter was sent home with students at Gabriola Elementary School on Dec. 19, notifying parents that a lab-confirmed case of pertussis had been confirmed at the school. By the end of December, the number of cases confirmed on Gabriola had reached three.

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authority confirmed a total of 14 cases, with half of those occurring in youth.

Also known as pertussis, whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the upper airway and is an especially serious illness for babies under the age of 12 months. It occurs at any age but most affects young children, including complications like pneumonia, brain damage and seizures.

“The most severe disease and the possibility of death occurs in young infants,” said Dr. Charmaine Enns, VIHA medical health officer. “Other people who

Conservative candidate chosen for south riding Over the weekend, the B.C. Conservatives nominated candidates in three Vancouver Island electoral districts, including Nanaimo-North Cowichan, which includes voters in south Nanaimo.

“We’re especially pleased to have selected Bob Bray, John Sherry and David Coupland to represent our party on Vancouver Island, where we hope to enjoy considerable success in the general election in May,” said party leader John Cummins, in a news release.

Sherry, who was selected to represent NanaimoNorth Cowichan, is a long-time resident of the Cowichan Valley, where his mother worked as a licensed practical nurse, and his father was a machinist in the forestry sector.

The Cowichan area is also where he met and married Hayley, his wife. Together, they have two daughters.

Sherry began his business career as a branch manager with a well-known, environmental-services company. Later, he and Hayley transferred to Prince George, subsequently moving to Calgary.

In Alberta, Sherry joined his brother in building a dynamic real-estate investment firm.

Today, back on Vancouver Island, Sherry is an executive with Expocrete, one of Canada’s leading concrete-products manufacturers. The Sherry family currently live on the border of Chemainus and Saltair.

Coupland was selected earlier this month to represent the Conservatives in Parksville-Qualicum in the next provincial election.

Voters go to the polls in May.

get pertussis can feel pretty sick, but then are also capable of transmitting to the general population if people are not aware.”

Because the early stages of whooping cough tend to mimic other illnesses, it can also be hard to detect, Enns said.

The signature trademark of whooping cough is a prolonged acute attack of coughing that often causes the infected individual to make a ‘whooping’ sound as they catch their breath, hence the name.

And because the cough tends to become worse over time, by the time the definitive symptoms

show, the infection has been present and contagious for days. Pertussis is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others.

“The only way to know for sure if you have pertussis is if you go to your family doctor and be tested,” she said. “Not every cough is pertussis.”

Enns said whooping cough is a vaccine preventable disease which is treated with antibiotics.

She added that vaccines can wane over time, meaning keeping up-to-date on immunizations can reduce the risk of infection.

Home treatment for symptoms include staying quiet and calm to reduce coughing episodes, avoiding smoke and dust and having small drinks.

For more information on pertussis, please visit http://www. healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfi le15c.stm Residents can call the health unit for information regarding immunization – there is a monthly immunization clinic on Gabriola Island and there are drop-in immunization clinics in Nanaimo Monday through Friday. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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The health ministry announced the new card program in May 2011, after a review showed there were up to 9.1 million B.C. CareCards in circulation. The total population of B.C. is 4.5 million.

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the new card is designed to comply with B.C.’s information and privacy law, which restricts how personal data can be used and shared.

That means ICBC and police have no access to medical files, and hospitals and medical offices have no access to driving records.

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The B.C. government is rolling out its new high-tech medical services cards starting Feb. 15, in an effort to phase out millions of CareCards in the hands of nonresidents.

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will make a significant difference in how we’re able to serve our community.

“Funds raised will be used to support our Food 4U Food Recovery Program,” Sinclair said. “Funding for this program is critical as it allows us to provide our clients with produce, dairy and other highly sought food items.”

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Nanaimo residents showed that a community can make a powerful impact with more than 31,084 names added in support of Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, earning the group top spot in the Pacific region for the Kraft Food For Families program.

Since Nov. 1, the food bank has raised $9,245 to help address its capacity needs.

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RDN increases fees for waste programs

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The Regional District of Nanaimo is putting the lid on its no-cost green bin policy in favour of a user-pay system.

If approved, households throughout the region receiving service through the district’s curb side service (which does not include the City of Nanaimo) will be responsible for purchasing new or replacement bins at a cost of $25 per bin.

Since 2010, single family households have been sorting waste into three material streams – food waste, which is collected weekly via the green bin, and garbage and recycling, which are collected alternately every other week.

When the green bin program was introduced, the RDN purchased and distributed an initial 55,000 green bins using money from reserves, at no cost, to all district residents, including Nanaimo.

The supply is now dwindling, and district staff believe there is still merit to continue supplying curb side customers with the green bin, but at cost.

An order of 1,728 additional bins has been provided for in the 2013 budget in the amount of $37,500 plus taxes.

In addition, the dis-

trict has given the preliminary nod to an increase to solid waste and recycling user fees in 2013. In its report, staff indicated the increase, from $134 to $147.75 per tonne for all areas except the town of Qualicum Beach, is a result of increases in the collection service provider’s contract.

Prior years’ operating surplus money was used in the 2010-12 budgets to offset the increase, but money is now spent.

RDN directors approved the recommendations at their last committee of the whole meeting last week.

In 2013, the district is undertaking a review of its solid waste management.

“There’s major changes at MultiMaterial B.C., and other product stewardship programs, etc., so we’ll look at how that will affect... our progress,” said Carey McIver, manager of solid waste.

“The thing to remember is, we’re already at 70 per cent diversion rate from all sectors – we’re doing really well.”

Some directors called for more education for residents and discussions to streamline the system between private suppliers and contractors. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Consultant hired for school plan

BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo school officials obtained some outside help to develop a facilities plan for the district.

The district’s newly approved strategic plan calls for development of a facilities plan by April and staff hired Doug Player, a former superintendent of the West Vancouver School District, to help them meet this goal. The contract with Player is worth about $20,000.

The strategic plan consists of three goals – meet each student’s needs; continuous improvement of instruction and assessment; and enhanced facilities for learning – and strategies to achieve these goals.

One of the strategies is development of a 10-year facilities plan by April that takes into account optimal school sizes at the elementary level of 200-400 students and at the secondary level of 600-1,000 students.

Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman, said Player’s role is to co-ordinate the plan development process because a lot of work will go into this project and the district has set a tight time frame for completion of the work. Player will also bring an outside perspective to the plan, she added.

Senior staff in educational services and facilities departments will work together on the plan and Player will talk with a variety of stakeholders to get their ideas on what should be done, said Reimer.

Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said the plan needs to be brought forward in April because if there are any school closure recommendations for next fall, there must be sufficient time for public consultations before the end of the school year.

He said it is likely the plan will include school closure recommendations because some of the district’s schools are not in the optimal size outlined in the plan.

“It’s important that schools are of the right size that we can offer a full array of programs,” said Brennan. “You can’t continue to operate sound educational programs where you have three-grade split classes.”

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Sealing the deal Joel Stephens coaxes a seal out of the water for a piece of salmon at the Swy-alana Lagoon fishing pier Friday. Over the years seals have frequented the fishing pier in hopes of snagging scraps of crab bait from fishermen, but few are bold enough to brave plucking treats from human hands.

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First Nations fit to govern There’s no question that some First Nations band councils in Canada are not living up to their financial responsibilities and necessary resources aren’t getting to rank-and-file members.

But what’s been unfortunate over the last few days is how some federal politicians and media suggest these situations are the norm and that all First Nations bands are either in financial difficulty or using money inappropriately.

MISTAKE Those claims are parTO paint ticularly troubling as the all band Department of Indian councils with Affairs’ website states there same brush. are 614 First Nations bands in the country and 157 are under default management because of financial matters.

Ineptness and inappropriateness aren’t limited to just one race and they can be found at all levels of government, as demonstrated by the recent allegations of corruption in some Quebec cities.

There are other examples of breach of trust and false financial claims in government across the country.

While we should all expect transparency and prudence from bands, the current situation is a blatant attempt to divert attention away from the federal government’s handling of First Nations matters.

And these political games are unfortunate because they may leave Canadians believing that all First Nations are using tax dollars inappropriately.

The reality, according to Ottawa’s own figures, is a vast majority of bands are operating responsibly and meeting financial requirements, just as any municipality is expected to do.

Ultimately, some in government and the media may want to cling to tired paternal attitudes, but that unfairly reflects the country we live in and the ability of most First Nations councils to manage their finances and effectively govern their people.

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Greatest gifts are family memories The greatest gift I received for to bad weather and the worry Christmas was my grandmoththat she might slip and fall on the er’s smile. sidewalk if there is ice or frost.

Her smile was more like a That’s left my grandma mostly beaming grin, spreading across inside with the occasional visits her face as she stared out the pas- from friends. They like to chat senger car window at a dazzling over a cup of tea.

Christmas light display.

As I get older I realize more She didn’t ask me directly that that it isn’t the presents under she wanted to go out and see all the tree that have any meaning. the lights.

Those presents are nice, but the During a conversatime spent with loved tion with my father ones is far more valuREPORTER’S on the phone when I able. was also in the living With my grandVIEWPOINT room she mentioned mother fracturing her Rachel Stern it to him. So I decided pelvis and seeing her Reporter p to go online and find a health decline it made listing of the best light me wonder how much displays and on Christlonger she’s going to be mas we drove out to with us. find them.

I hope she lives well Every house on one past 100. street we went to was While unpacking decorated. The house boxes in my house over on the corner was parthe weekend I found a ticularly impressive. few of the birthday cards she’s The walkway leading to the sent me over the years. I don’t house was lined with red and throw them out because who white candy canes that sparkled knows how many more I may next to the tree enveloped in blue receive. and white lights.

Sometimes I wished that I had The rest of the lawn was dotkept more of them from my ted with snowmen and reindeer. childhood, but keeping everySanta and his sleigh sat perched thing just means my house is on the rooftop. packed with clutter.

Taking her out to see the lights In one box I found an old fan my was as much a present for me as grandfather brought back with for her. him when he served in Korea.

She recently fractured her The fan isn’t the most precious pelvis and has been having difgift, but the memories that come ficulty getting around. back when I see it are.

Going out for walks in her I don’t really remember any of neighbourhood has stopped due the birthday or Christmas pres-

ents he gave me.

What I do remember is when he came to visit he would always sit down with me and draw pictures.

He taught me about perspective and the horizon by drawing funny figures different distances apart.

At the time I didn’t realize what he was teaching me, but it cemented those concepts in my developing mind.

Art became a part of my life from an early age. My mother painted oils when I was a child and now works as a digital artist, creating figures and themes for paper craft artists.

During the summer months we were always crafting. My mother and I either used potato cutouts to make designs on rolls of paper or an old toothbrush to spatter the blank canvas.

As time went on my mother taught me how to draw, although I never seemed to get as good as her.

In high school I started to learn carving and was lucky enough to apprentice with a local sculptor and learn from someone making a living with their craft.

I still wish I could work on my carvings, but I use soapstone and the dust is too fine to do it in my condo.

An outdoor space would be ideal. For now I just have some unfinished pieces sitting on my shelf that I look at longingly when I pass. Perhaps one day I will get back to them. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Crown, First Nations must build relations Christmas Day To the Editor, Re: Idle No More protest set ffor Maffeo Sutton, Jan. 8.

We have much work to do to change the state of relationship between nonaboriginal and aboriginal Canadians.

Canada is long overdue for lengthy and meaningful dialogue with First Nation peoples.

I think we can no longer wait for government.

As you can tell by nonaboriginal representation at the Idle No More events, there are many non-aboriginal Canadians who are disheartened by the Crown and First Nation’s relationship state and we are taking relationship building into our own hands.

The support of media is imperative in supporting continued dialogue.

My children were born

in Nanaimo and I attended elementary, high school and university in Nanaimo on traditional unceded Snuneymuxw territory.

It’s time I stood up to respect the people whose land I have benefited from for over 50 years; I hope many others will join.

Laurie Harding Mill Bay

Put human rights ahead of greed To the Editor, Re: Idle No More protest set for Maffeo Sutton, Jan. 8.

The Idle No More movement is seeking justice in human rights.

To be denied a basic standard of living in regard to sanitation, housing, health care and education is nothing short of a subtle genocide implemented by those

who have power in government.

As fellow Canadians we need to support and be part of this movement, for the destruction of a sustainable environment by the profitsfirst attitude of corporate industries is happening at an accelerated speed.

If we care about future generations we will have integrity to stand with those in the Idle No More movement.

Gaile Gomerich Nanaimo

Chief Spence has limited credibility To the Editor, Re: Idle No More protest set for Maffeo Sutton, Jan. 8.

Chief Theresa Spence wanted the Governor General to attend the meeting with the federal govern-

ment and First Nations, but the Governor General only represents the Crown and does not have a say in what the government does.

Spence misappropriated money that should have gone to her band members, and was not on a hunger strike since she was taking nourishment (fish in broth). To me she is not a credible person.

As for Idle No More, I agree that we need to bring their issues forward to the 21st century.

There is lots to be done for our native people but it will not be an easy task.

I am proud of the bands on Vancouver Island, especially in Nanaimo and Ladysmith, as they are progressive and often co-operate with local governments.

Theresa Kowall Ladysmith

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Options are available to dam removal

To the Editor, Re: Estimates sought to rebuild dam, Jan. 3.

Many Nanaimo residents have clearly informed the city that they want the preservation of the two Colliery Dam Park dams seriously studied before jumping to the drastic steps of removal.

The city has responded by having the same consultants who produced plans for removal of the dams, to now examine the feasibility of work required to upgrade the existing dams.

This represents a conflict of interest, because using the same firm negates the possibility of getting competitive bids, as would be the case if two separate firms were involved.

This reminds me of an old Matlock TV show, where attorney Matlock says “We’ll give him a fair trial, and then we’ll hang him.”

This whole thing seems to be needlessly complicated, because if public safety is the primary consideration, then all that is required is a row of steel piles for each dam, with slip-jointed metal cribbing along the walls of each dam.

It would be very

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hard indeed to justify a $7-million expenditure for such a relatively minor installation.

Even heavy boulders along the dam walls would be sufficient.

Let’s ask the city to stop messing about; listen to the people, and do what is right.

Phil Alexander via e-mail

Gas prices on Island too high To the Editor, Re: Natural gas prices absurd, Letters, Jan. 8.

As a natural gas user for heating my home, I completely agree with the letter from G. Ray that the natural gas prices on the Island are absurd.

If the figures quoted are right, we are paying almost five times as much as residents in Kelowna and slightly over four times as much as

those in Burnaby per gigajoule, not including the basic monthly cost the HST and the carbon tax that probably brings it closer to six times as much.

Natural gas prices in North America are at their lowest in years.

These prices are government regulated and I would certainly like to hear from our retiring Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon and NDP member Leonard Krog how Fortis can justify this cost and what they are doing to see a more equitable pricing for the people of Nanaimo.

Gardo Garr Nanaimo

Climate group ignores facts To the Editor, Re: Government must get its act together on climate change, Jan 8.

Why does the media continue to give such

lavish coverage to the International Climate Science Coalition?

It’s a fake scientific organization espousing global warming scepticism that denies the findings of 99 per cent of real climate experts and in so doing continues to delay any effective global response to mitigate climate warming.

It is particularly egregious to read this quasi-scientific mumbo jumbo when current global events contradict their opinions.

Australia is currently dealing with unprecedented heat and wildfires.

A spokesperson for the Australian human health division stated last week that “we are well past the time of niceties, of avoiding the dire nature of what is unfolding and politely trying not to scare the public.”

Local news sources state that the U.S. government just declared the wheat belt a natural disaster area due to prolonged drought.

The European heatwave of 2003 caused 40,000 premature deaths as well as wiping out $15 billion in crops.

What is it going to take for us to recognise the danger to our children or our grandchildren?

I think its time for all climate deniers to officially register their beliefs, so that when climate disasters lead to mass population movements they will be the first to be traded onto some submerging island.

The rest of us can agree to contribute to whatever can be done at this late stage.

If we turn out to be wrong, then we’ll have wasted some tax money.

If we are correct, then we’ll have the satisfaction of maybe surviving and seeing Tom Harris and his buddies barely surviving on some Pacific island pondering their stupidity while being charged with crimes against humanity.

Liz Fox Nanaimo

is a holiday for religious reasons

To the Editor, Re: Etymology of ‘holiday’ has two meanings, Letters, Jan. 8.

Greg Demmons has completely and purposefully missed the point I was making.

He said “Statutory holidays are allotted based on the time of year which it is most profitable for a company to take rest days, and the Christmas season is one of them.”

Not true. Christmas Day is given off because it is Christmas Day and if you say any different you are mistaken.

I’d wager that people who don’t believe in Jesus still accept payment whether they work these days or not.

Since we get paid for these days anyway, why not be true to your beliefs, or lack of them, and go into work on them? This would mean that you are willing stand up for what you believe in rather than standing there passively with your hand out, willing to accept the benefits, without the commitment.

As for the Christmas tree, it has been part of Christmas for hundreds of years and yes, I put one up as part of the celebration.

I too am aware of what some of the past pagan connotations of evergreens may have been, but I choose them for what they mean to me today.

Lee Masciarelli l Nanaimo

Term ‘rabbi’ used for teacher, as a mark of authority To the Editor, Re: Etymology of ‘holiday’ has two meanings. Letters, Jan. 8.

Greg Demmons needs to practice what he preaches and do some proper research on the bible.

Among other things, “rabbi” means teacher and although there were specific requirements for the office of rabbi, one of which was to be married, it could also be used as a mark of respect for anyone who taught.

Everyone who heard Jesus teaching was amazed, because they recognized that He taught as one having authority, even though He had not gone to school.

Furthermore, Jesus was never married.

Assuming He was, simply because He was called Rabbi, displays a total ignorance of the bible.

Back to your research, Greg.

P.D. Good Nanaimo

U.S. government should be on hook for torture To the Editor, BBC News reported that a U.S. firm called Engility Holdings paid 71 prisoners held and tortured at various U.S. prisons a total of $5 million in an out-of-court settlement.

My math tells me that is a little more than $70,000 each for the torture they endured.

What does that leave them after legal fees?

The U.S. government says it is immune from lawsuits stemming from combat.

So then why no immunity for Germany after the Second World War? Apparently what’s for the goose is not good for the gander.

Mike Gogo Nanaimo

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Bayview thankful for community support To the Editor, money towards field trips.

We have much to be thankful for at XThe donors to the Nanaimo-LadyBayview Elementary School and are smith Schools Foundation. We have fortunate to have a lot of community funds to access to support our students support throughout the in various ways throughAPPLAUSE year and at Christmas out the year. This year time. With financial the foundation donated support from our staff a new washer and dryer along with community agencies, a total and stove for our lunch program. of nineteen families – 36 of our stuX Larry Schroder of Promax Autodents plus their siblings – had a better motive and the Serauxmen Club of Christmas and seven children will be Nanaimo for donating a total of seven sleeping better thanks to the donation beds. of new beds.

X The Sunshine Girls, Joan Ryan of We would like to thank the generous the Rotary Club of Nanaimo, and the community members who support our St. Andrew’s United Church Women’s school in various ways.

Group for donating scarves, mitts, and X The Rotary Club of Nanaimo for toques to keep our students warm in our Christmas luncheon, donating the winter. funds to our school, and providing us X The secret Santas, the News Bulwith books. letin, the Daybreak Rotary Club, X The Altrusa Club for donating Nanaimo’s Health Centre, Nanaimo

Association for Community Living, a neighbourhood good citizen, and a firefighter’s group for sponsoring families at Christmas time.

X Centry 21 Harbour Realty, Realty Executives, The HBT Group, the Rotary club of Nanaimo Oceanside, and an anonymous former Bayview student for their donations to add to our staff donations to support families at Christmas time.

X Various community members who donated items for our Christmas store.

X Nanaimo Foodshare for the Farm to School luncheons.

X Wolfgang Carolsfeld for donating the salt water aquarium for us to use.

We are very fortunate to have such community support.

Diane McGonigle Principal, Bayview elementary school Nanaimo

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To the Editor, Hamperville is always a busy place, and 2012 was no exception.

Volunteers were plentiful, enthusiasm was high, and the community of Nanaimo came through again with flying colours.

Thanks to the generous donations of food and money we received this year, our more than 400 volunteers were able to issue 2,160

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Money raised through donations was in excess of $38,000, which was enough to buy approximately 7,000 kilograms of food. We also received 57,200 kg of donated food.

We now are able to return enough food to the Salvation Army and Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank to

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Special thanks must go to Laird Wheaton GM, Big Boys Toys, St. Jean’s Cannery, our community grocers and all other major group and corporate sponsors.

Thanks as well to the many businesses that helped us out with services, food drives and cash donations, and to our army of volun-

teers who worked tirelessly to gather, sort, bag and distribute food, in addition to registering recipients, driving vehicles, answering phones and making and serving refreshments.

And a special thank you to every individual and family in the Nanaimo area which came forward this year to help.

Alex Guy u Hamperville

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Voices dance with symphony notes V

BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Patricia Plumley, choral director, leads singers practising for The Best of Elton John concert being presented by the Vancouver Island Symphony Saturday (Jan. 19) at the Port Theatre.

T

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One voice after another joins the chorus to become a harmony that reaches out into the audience.

Under the guidance of choral director Patricia Plumley the words begin to dance with their partner, musicians from Vancouver Island Symphony.

The genesis of the song is joy. Plumley said the state of joy naturally opens up a person’s palate and body, which helps deliver the notes.

“The best place to go is to joy,” she said. “Let your body go and just be part of the dance of the whole thing.”

Initially Plumley equally pursued ballet and piano, but the world of music became her passion in the end. She teaches music at Vancouver Community College, commuting to the mainland from her home in Nanoose Bay where she also teaches voice and choir.

“Working with voices – it’s like peeling back layers of an onion until the potential of the voices emerge,” she said.

Plumley leads the chorus in the symphony’s presentation of The Best of Elton John, Saturday (Jan. 19) at the Port Theatre.

People can enjoy favourites such as Goodbye Yellow brick Road, Rocket

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Man, Circle of Life and Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Me. Last year the symphony put out the call for applications for people interested in singing in the performance. The result is a mix of new and professional

singers belting out the hits of Elton John.

“What I love about this project is it opens doors for people,” said Plumley.

Her favourite song of the performance is Tiny Dancer.

“I love the words. I love

the images. It’s like good movie music – it’s like the chorus comes in at the right time to make the heart strings move,” said Plumley. “It’s a celestial comment on profound text.”

The symphony hosts two

shows on Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The perfor mances include guest artists John Meilleur, John Regan and the Jeans’n Classics band.

People are also encouraged to wear jeans and enter the jeans photo con-

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entertainment

Museum exhibit offers a nostalgic look at camping Camping out in the wilderness is as much part of Canadian culture as hockey or curling.

To honour this pastime the Nanaimo Museum is opening In Tents: How We Camped.

The exhibit was created by museum staff with the help of collectors. It’s meant to offer a nostalgic look at camping before the widespread use of trailers and RVs. “People are drawn to camping for many reasons,” said David Hill-Turner, museum curator. “For many it is the opportunity to escape from the hustle and distractions of urban life. It’s a popular inexpensive vacation that creates memorable experiences with family and friends.”

test held in the lobby.

Tickets range in price from $18 to $84 and are available by calling 250-754-8550, at the Port Theatre box office, located at 125 Front St., or www.porttheatre.com.

The exhibit features a series of recreated campsites visitors can explore and examines the world of camping over the past 100 years.

The museum is asking people in the community to help build a collection of camping images for the project.

People are asked to share their camping memories and photos by e-mailing admin@nanaimomuseum.ca with camping in the subject line or drop them off at the museum, which is located at 100 Museum Way in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

In Tents: How We Camped opens Thursday (Jan. 17) and runs until April 27.

For more information please go to www.nanaimomuseum.ca.

Play examines artistic process

City seeks input on culture plan

TheatreOne’s reading of Flow examines questions about artistic inspiration and what the balance is between commerce and art.

Flow, by Robert Garfat, is part of the theatre company’s Emerging Voices series. It examines the life of a painter named Imogene, who is in her fifties and is creating a piece for an international show.

As the play progresses the audience learns more about her life’s turmoil, her husband’s political ambitions and her estranged younger brother who has a lurid secret.

Garry Davey directs the performance that stars local actors Norma Bowen, Catherine Caines, Adrian Hough and Paul Tedeschini.

The reading is Wednesday (Jan. 16) at the Coast Bastion Inn, 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation.

For more information please go to www. theatreone.org.

People interested in shaping the cultural landscape of Nanaimo can share their ideas during the City’s Cultural Plan Community Visioning Forum.

The forum, which will be facilitated by consultants from Nanaimo Design Nerds, is Thursday (Jan. 17) 6-9:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s downtown location.

The plan is meant to create a community vision that will guide future development.

It is part of the cultural mapping process to identify assets and resources and identify strengths and weaknesses.

Once complete it will be used to create a cultural portal where people will be able to find information on all of the city’s cultural assets and resources.

The portal will include public art, artists, venues, organizations, festivals and events, cultural and natural heritage and more.

For more information go to www.nanaimo.ca.

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September 24, 1915 – January 9, 2013 A devoted life came to its earthly end January 9, 2013 when Ole David Martinson died.

Dave came to the aid of others whenever there was a need.

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Blanche, and their six children: Joan (Bill) Todd, Terrace, BC; Ruth (Ray) Lewis, Nanaimo, BC; Carol (Greg) Anderson, Whitehorse, Yukon; Richard (Jacquie) Martinson, Duncan, BC; Marla (Reid) Thorburn, Nanaimo, BC; Kenneth (Enu) Martinson, China; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and sister, Vye Sparks, Nanaimo BC. Dave was born September 24, 1915 at Inwood Manitoba Inwood, Manitoba. He spent his early years building and maintaining elevators on the prairie. He served four years with the RCAF in Canada and Europe during WW2. After his marriage to Blanche, they moved to Nanaimo BC where he worked in construction until his retirement. Dave enjoyed his boat, ďŹ shing, camping, hunting, travelling, bowling and community work.

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July 4, 1921 ~ January 7, 2013 Milan, our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather quietly slipped away from us in dignity and comfort on January 7, 2013 in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. He bore the pain of his cancer stoically and courageously. In deepest sorrow, he leaves his daughters, Draga, Nada (Hans); grandson, Eric (Moraine); granddaughter, Justine and baby great-granddaughter, Emmeline. Also in sorrow are his sisters, Borka in Bosnia and Bosa in Serbia as well as his niece, Stana in Melbourne, Australia. The family dogs, Tia and Kodi are very sad too.

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Payroll Clerk required to join our dynamic fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization and time management skills, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate, accounting knowledge, payroll experience is an asset, must have the ability to work under strict deadlines.

Fax resume 250-956-3123 or email kposlowsky@lemare.ca. Closing date January 23, 2013.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need d for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 yearss – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Train Locallyy – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distancee education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC).

Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

Toll Free:

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HELP WANTED

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PET CARE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

KELLIE’S HOUSE Cleaning Service, Clean and disinfect your home leave oors, bathrooms and kitchen sparkling. $20/hour. I supply cleaning supplies, Excellent references available, Call Kellie 250-7515447

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

CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay.

Limited space. 250-740-5554

COOKING WOODSTOVE, Good for Cabin or home antique. Must see, SacriďŹ ce $500. Also Regular wood stove, glass door, $250.00.

Call 250-248-2747

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

LEMON TREE Housekeeping & Handyman. Home and ofďŹ ce + sml repairs. (250)716-0551.

UMAI SUSHI @ North Town Centre. Waitress (SIR required), Sushi Helper, Kitchen Helper. Drop Resume in person to (#106-1808 Bowen Rd.)

TRUSTED CLEANING SERVICES! Let our experienced staff take care of your home so you don’t have to. $20/hr Licensed Call 250-667-0565.

Julie’s Home Care Services

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, beneďŹ ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

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JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS required by heavy const company. Start asap, must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpiller, Komatsu, John Deere etc. competitive wage and superior beneďŹ t package.

Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, MB and on job sites. E-mail karen@hmcl.ca fax 204-224-9212.

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PIPE LAYERS req’d at Locar Industries. Min 5 yrs exp $20$25/hr depending on exp. beneďŹ ts package after 3 months. Local work. Fax resume to 250-751-3314

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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Best Cleaning on the Island Guaranteed! 250-327-1864

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CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker.

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

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

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

EAVESTROUGH 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

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

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

BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured.

Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

RENOVATE NOW!

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

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

Insured

Richard 250-729-7809

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

SMALL MOVES, Deliveries. “Right Price.� Free Quotes.

Call Jason (250)668-6851

GARDENING

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

Ivan 250-758-0371 www.eucalyptusdesign.ca

HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting.

Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

TROPICAL FISH Sale! All the products you need for your aquarium. Order online and receive 15% off with coupon code: FISH15. Sale ends January 27. www.petland.ca 1-855-839-0555

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES KITCHENAIDE DOUBLE , Wall Oven. Convection/Microwave & Standard oven. ($4000.00 new) Offers on : $1000.00. Call 250-594-6332 KITCHENAIDE GAS STOVE top with 6 burners, center grill with stainless steel front, 4’ long with 4’ Stainless steel hood fan. ($5000.00 new) Offers on $1000.00 for both. Call 250-594-6332.

FREE ITEMS FREE 1 YEAR old Shepard lab cross needs a good home ASAP. Call for more info: (250)723-0316.

FRIENDLY FRANK AMBASSADOR FISHING reel, 6500C3, Sweden made.

New, in box, $95. Call 250758-3410.

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

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

PETS

CHRISTMAS TREE+ ornaments & naivety scenes, $99.

(250)751-0358.

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

Free estimates. 250-741-0451

Small Island Painting

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

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

WINDOWS

TRUMPET, BRASS, plays well, $95. Call (250)753-4289.

WOODEN GLASS top coffee table w/wooden shelved bottom. $25 obo. (250)390-2577.

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

JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159.

MEDICAL HEALTH

40 years Experience

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

250-753-4208 MEDICAL HEALTH

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Participate in a clinical study evaluating CERAMIC dental implants and receive an honorarium of up to 50% of treatment fee.

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MINTON CHINA- set of 8 “Laurentian pinkâ€?, mint condition. $995 obo. King’s plate silverware “Mayowerâ€?, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.

PERFECT SET of 15â€? XL winter tires on aluminum rims, used last winter for only 150 km. Bought $650. Selling $350. - ďŹ ts Taurus or similar (sold car, kept spare wheels).

Call (250)753-0014.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmilll. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

Free info and DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT SHOPRIDER MEDICAL Scooter, only 7 hours use, like new, $3700 obo. 3 piece recliner sofa set, high quality, $500 obo. Very large sofa, reclines, good condition, $125.

Call (250)954-0049.

STEEL BUILDINGS / Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100; sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Hartmann & Brown Handcrafted Custom Sofa $399.

Original cost $2,500. Hardly used, 2 oor cushions. Hand tied coil spring seat,�no sag� spring back, hardwood frame, Italian tapestry upholstery,protective coating. 250-758- 3354 LEATHER SOFA: dark green.

Top quality leather (includes leather care kit). Mint condition (no kids or pets). $400 obo.

(250)756-2927

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE 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

North Lantzville Estate Sale Virtual waterfront, 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, high waterfront beach access, new roof, suite or B & B income potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. Mins from Woodgrove. Pics on usednanaimo.com $524,900.

Call 250-585-2620.

33210 LAREDO CIRCLE Thousand Palms CA. Upgraded golf course home, fully furnished, w/42� TV & golf cart.

Dual pane windows. Large tiled patio w/golf course views. $134,900. 760-343-4183 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

HOMES WANTED 7 yr old 3 bdrm, 3 bath + 600 sq.ft bonus area over dbl garage on 2 acres in Royston. Lg covered south facing decks, heat pump. 250-335-1259

WOODEN TABLE, apt-sized, round, golden tone with 2 matching chairs, as new, $275. (250)752-1304.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open oor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE FUTON, NEAR New, double, dark wood frame, 8� mattress.

New cost $1000. Will sell for $400. Phone (250)758-9654, Nanaimo.

HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Pruning, Moving, Deliveries. Jason 250-668-6851

GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855

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

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

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home in Boat Harbour area. A private natural, peaceful setting on 2.2 acres, bordering a creek and pond. Open oor plan, vaulted ceilings. 2baths, 3bdrms, den, spacious decks, partial bsmnt, shop, RV prkng. $529,000. (250)722-2394

4-WHEEL SCOOTER Fortress 2000 series, complete with canopy & basket.

Blue, very good condition $1500. obo. (250)740-2763.

53’ CONTAINER for a Semi trailer, $4800. 20’ Coleman Travel Trailer, never used, $15,000.

Propane furnace, $800. Brand new Lawn mower, $1000. Call (250)735-3258.

BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114

BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ďŹ rm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978

DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Condo: 2bdrm, 2bath, underground parking, 55+ bldg.

(250)248-4818

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets.

2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 appl’s. $27,900. (250)748-2863 MOBILE HOME in park in Port Alberni, 36 feet, older 1 bdrm, needs work (handyman special). Could rent on site (pad rent $270) or for removal. $1000 obo. Call 1(888)6844290 or (250)751-8906.

COMMUNITY

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

1-BDRM, FULL bath. F/S, W/D - very private. Close to Rutherford Rd - No pets, no smoking. Clean, bright unit.

Feb. 1st. (250)758-4871.

HAREWOOD: AVAIL. Feb. 1st, lrg bdrm & private bath, sep ent., share kitchen/laundry, prkng. 2 blks to VIU, Aquatic Centre & mall. Suites student or young 20’s working person. Ref’s, damage/cleaning deposit, $425/mo. Call 1 (250)754-8150.

SMALL ROOM in house, share bath, kitchen, lndy, walk to College Mall. Prefer young working person or student.

Ref’s. Damage/cleaning dep. $375. 250-754-8150.

WESTWOOD LAKENew 2bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro, internet wired.

NS/NP. $840. (250)591-8414

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

PARKSVILLE, 2007, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Patio Home.

1426 sq.ft., Large yard & patio. #6 - 161 Shelly Rd. (Estuary Place). Call 250-951-0839

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.

OTHER AREAS

NANAIMO: 1 Bdrm sxs. Selfcontained, W/D, priv yrd, garden shed. Walk to shops, beach, bus. Refs. Feb. 1. $650+ utils. No partiers, N/S, cat ok? Call (250)751-4525.

20 ACRES Free! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo.

Money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views.

Roads surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

QUARTERWAY AREA- quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, hrdwood flrs, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yrd, storage.

NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1100 mo.

Avail now. 250-758-9548.

RENTALS

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. Jan 1. $1075 mo. Call 250-741-1383, 1-250-727-5687.

APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

Quiet building with security cameras.

Free storage & parking.

New balcony & paint.

Available Now & Feb. 1 From $650 - $770.

STEPHENSON PT. Rd. 2 bdrm ocean view. Avail. Jan. 15th. W/D, $900+ utils. Call (250)751-8787.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

250-754-2936

1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $725. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

1BDRM, CLEAN, quiet, centrally located.

Close to all amenities. One not to miss.

N/P. (250)753-9321 301-1600 DUFFERIN Cres- 2 bdrm, $850.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3-1691 & 3-1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrm, $650.

Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3185 BARONS Rd- 2 bdrm $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 402-3270 Ross Road. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, $775. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

403-1900 Bowen. 2 bdrm, $700.

Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881 412 BRUCE Ave- 2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650 to $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 4700 UPLANDS 3rd Flr, 2 Bdr, 2 Bath, Gas FP, Deck, 5 Appl, Courtyard, Mature Bldg. Close to Oliver Woods, New Target & New Canadian Tire. NP NS Jan 15 $800 (250) 756-3137

CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm with large den, in suite laundry, Wi-Fi, N/P, N/S. $900. 1 (250)754-2207

HOSPITAL AREA 1 Bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras.

New carpet, windows and paint.

From $675 plus mo.

Call 250-753-6656.

HOSPITAL AREAstudio $580. 1 & 2 bedrooms - $700. & $800. Clean well maintained building. Non-smoking units, no pets. Call on-site manager, 250-716-3305.

LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341 NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry.

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

NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm $650. Feb 1st or 15th.

Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water.

Sauna. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark or Don 250-753-8633.

N. NANAIMO, $650 mo, 1 bdrm Apt, incls hydro, W/D, avail immed, (250)729-0337.

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or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 BEDROOM Trailer for rent with deck in small trailer park, located at 1365 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $600.00 per month 250-954-9547

HOMES FOR RENT 1436 ROSE Ann Dr- 3 bdrms +den, 3 bath $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1624 BLACKSTONE- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1375. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath , clean house for rent. 213 Finlayson.

Very cute. Water views. Has washer/dr yer/dishwasher/fridge and stove. $750 per month. Available for Feb 1.

Call Kirk at 403-703-9478 or Richard at 250-668-3714. Able to show this weekend.

3372 STEPHENSON Point Rd- 3 bdrm, 3 bath, $2200.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com LARGE, RENO’D top floor executive, ocean view, close to beach. 1bdrm +den, family, living & dining area.

W/D. N/P, N/S. $1,650 incl. utils.

Avail immed. 1 (250)268-3464 NANAIMO- 3 bdrm home, $1200 with 1 bdrm suite, $600 will rent separately. Call 250716-6811, 250-753-4749.

N. NANAIMO: modern 1 bdrm, 5 appls, shed, nice yard, W/D, $1000/mo utils incl’d + cable internet and phone. Call (250)760-0357.

S.Nanaimo 2bdrm, hydro incl. $900. Second 2bdrm, $850.

Both new reno’s. N/S, N/P. Ref’s & Security Deposit Req. Avail. now. 1 (250)753-2174

OFFICE/RETAIL WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office 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 flooring, A/C

Call 250-245-2277

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 FURN’D bdrm. Spacious, quiet house w/ ocean views.

Utils incl’d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, mature female. $500. 250-751-2454.

SHARE WITH young working male, 2 bdrm upper, 5 appls, 2 decks, walking distance to College & mall, incls heat/hydro, ref’s, damage/cleaning deposit, $450. (250)754-8150.

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $675 inclds hydro.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1 BDRM bsmt suite. $700 incl. hydro.

Spacious.

Full kitch/bath. Priv. entrance/storage, parking, large yard. Near VIU/downtown. N/S. Pets ok.

250-753-2191 1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view.

N/P, N/S.$700. (250)585-4588 (5 MINS to Woodgrove Mall) 2bdrms, 1bath w/ jetted tub/shower, heated floor, priv entrance/level entry, stackable W/D in suite, bright & spacious, covered deck, avail immed, $1200. (250)756-4219 931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHASE RIVER. New 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $850, utilities included. Available now. 250-7140704 or 250-751-3930.

CINNIBAR VALLEY 2-bdrm, 4 appls. N/S, small pet. Parking.

Refs. $900. inclds utils/internet Avail. Jan. 15th. (250)7400045 or (250)713-1314 DEPARTURE BAY area: sml 1bdrm. All utils incl. +satellite TV & internet. Shared Lndry. $650. 751-3691 HAMMOND BAY area- new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, own entry. NP/NS. 4 appls, laundry & hydro incl’d. Avail immed. $700. 250-729-0313.

NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600.

Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749.

NANAIMO- (close to ferry) on ocean, 2 bdrm separate entry, W/D, satellite+ internet, $900.

NS/NP. Call (250)754-3446.

NANAIMO (near VIU) 1 bdrm grnd level, priv. entr. $700.

(250)591-8339,(250)751-4791.

N. NANAIMO. 1.5 BDRMS, Large, clean & quiet. Private entry & laundry. Hydro incld.

NS/NP. $720. (250)758-3010.

N. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm suite, near Woodgrove Mall, close to Dover Bay & McGirr Schools, N/S, N/P, avail now, $850 mo incls utils. (250)751-0789.

N. NANAIMO, off Rutherford.

2-bdrm, Priv entrance, 5 appl’s, gas F/P. Utils, TV, internet & basic phone incld.

Very spacious & bright.

NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. Avail Feb 1. $1200/mo. (250)585-1884.

PRIV HIDEAWAY IN THE CITY, 1 BDRM, D/W, 1/2 BLK TO SEAWALL, $850 INL UTIL, CBLE, LNDRY 250-6160389 AVAIL IMMED. QUARTERWAY: 1BDRM adult oriented, includes lndry, basic TV, hydro, F/S, W/D. Furn, $800; unfurn $700. N/S, N/P. 250-753-0046 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 UPLANDS AREA: Spacious 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $675+ 1/3 hydro. Call 250-585-7613.

WALK TO University, 2 bdrm, utils incld, W/D, N/S, N/P, $925 mo. 250-729-5807 or 250-618-3929.

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The trade deadline has passed, and the Nanaimo Clippers served notice that they’re one of the teams that’s been built to contend.

The city’s B.C. Hockey League team dominated the Cowichan Valley Capitals in a 7-2 win Friday night at Frank Crane Arena.

Leading the charge was the Clippers’ Kyle Kramer, who scored a natural hat trick in the second period and added a fourth goal in the third. The score was actually 1-1 early in the second period before Kramer’s heroics secured the outcome.

“It’s funny because you can play so many games and not get the bounces, pucks don’t land on your stick,” said Kramer. “And then it seemed tonight I was getting opportunities to score. Pucks were bouncing and I was just in the right spot at the right time.”

He found a loose puck in the slot for his first goal, put a long-range wrister five-hole for his second, then tipped one in to complete the natural hat trick over a 12-minute span. He banged home a rebound for his fourth goal.

Interestingly, Kramer’s game didn’t start off well. Earlier in the day Clippers coach Mike Vandekamp phoned the vet and asked if he would be willing to play left wing instead of his usual right wing.

Kramer said he felt “kind of lost out there” in the first period and the coach recognized it and reshuffled the lines.

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Brendan Taylor, front, forechecks against the Cowichan Valley Capitals during the second period of Friday’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. The Clippers won 7-2.

him on the wrong side ... I guess it worked out,” Vandekamp said.

“He’s a real special player in our league and I thought he played hard right till the last shift which is typical Kramer.”

New acquisition Gar rett Brandsma scored in the first period. In the third, Taylor Grobowski scored on a spin-orama backhander and Trevor Fitzgerald scored in tight after a pass from Kramer.

Goalie Derek Dun, a former Capitals player, earned the win

against his old team as the Clips outshot the Caps 41-36.

Coming up with such a convincing win the day after trade deadline day is a boost for the Clippers, said Kramer.

“I think we gained some confidence,” he said. “As a player sitting in that room and looking around at the faces, right now this is the team that we have to win a championship with. To have a performance like that, it’s a nice feeling, knowing that we can do that on any given night.”

ICE CHIPS ... The Clippers shut out the Capitals 3-0 in the second half of the home-and-home series Saturday in Duncan. Reid Sturos scored two goals, Mason Mitchell had the other and goalie Jayson Argue got the no-no as his team outshot the opposition 44-29…

The Clippers (21-14-0-2) host the Vernon Vipers (12-19-0-7) this Friday (Jan. 18) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena and then travel to play the Powell River Kings (17-182-4) on Saturday. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

VIU Mariners teams earn one win apiece

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VIU Mariners player Jenna Carver, right, puts up a shot during Saturday’s game at the VIU gym.

Vancouver Island University teams each won once, but the Mariners men came out on the wrong end of the weekend’s feature game.

VIU’s men’s basketball team lost 73-67 to the nation’s topranked Langara Falcons on Saturday at the Vancouver Island University gym.

The day before, the M’s beat the Douglas Royals 72-39.

In women’s action on the weekend, the Mariners started with a 63-45 loss to the Royals but won convincingly the next day over the Falcons, 82-40.

Saturday’s loss marked the

second time in the Pacific Western Athletic Association season that the Mariners men (8-3) have lost by six to the Falcons (11-0). The M’s were building a lead in the second quarter before they had a lapse late in the half.

Brandon Jones scored 19 points and Clayton Billett added 14.

The previous day Tyler Olsen led the Mariners with 16 points and 17 rebounds, while Jones had 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Leading the VIU women’s team (6-5) to victory on Sat-

urday was Jocelyn Jones, who scored 23 points, pulled down nine rebounds and dished seven assists. Heather McCarthy and Jenna Carver scored 13 points apiece.

Shayna Worthington’s 10 point led VIU in Friday’s setback.

GAME ON … The VIU basketball teams continue their homestand this Friday (Jan. 18) and Saturday with games against the Quest Kermodes and Capilano Blues, respectively. On Friday the women’s game is at 6 p.m. followed by men’s action at 8 p.m.

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Wellington teams win Superball The Superball basketball tournament has been a long-standing tradition at Wellington Secondary School.

Now the Wellington Wildcats are making it a tradition to win the tournament.

Welly’s teams swept to victory in their respective finals on Saturday, making it two years in a row that the ’Cats have won both the boys’ and girls’ brackets.

Wellington’s senior girls got to triple digits in a 105-23 win over Brentwood, then the Wildcats boys forced overtime and edged the Mark Isfeld Ice 64-62.

In the boys’ final, Wellington led 5-3 early in the first quarter but never led the game again until overtime.

Brad Jenks hit a threepointer with two and a half seconds left in the fourth quarter to tie the game 55-55.

He ended up with 21 points to lead Wellington and Tyler Radelja added 11.

“We knew we were better than this team but we just didn’t come out strong,” said Ethan Schulz, Wildcats forward. “They caught us off-guard by how hard they played. In the second half we got our heads in it.”

T he girls’ final, meanwhile, was as lopsided as the score suggests. At one point in the game the Wellington girls went on a 40-0 run.

Victoria Brown and Mariah Van Sickle led the offence with 17 points each, Sara Simovic scored 16 and Montana Mjaaland added 13.

“We’re there to back each other up and work together to achieve it,” said Mjaaland. “[The tournament] is a lot of fun. It’s great to be able to impress some of your fans and parents, family and friends.”

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General Mills Jumbo Cheeri Cheerios heerios heerios 1 kg. k box.

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$ 97 Fresh Baked Daily

White or Whole Wheat eat at Bread B Brea 570 g.

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In Our Deli Grimm’s Bavarian Meatloaf or French Herb Loaf

67

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Xtra Liquid Laundry Detergent Big 4.43 Litre.

Limit 2 total.

4

$ 97

Campbell’s Chunky Beef or Chicken Noodle Soup

3

$ 00 2/

540 mL. Limit 6 total.

Gold Seal Flaked Light Tuna 6x170 g.

Limit 3.

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$ 97

Plantation Long Grain White Rice Big 8 kg. bag.

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“Healthy Fooil” Coconut

Aunt Jemima Waffles

7

$ 77

Fresh From Peru New Crop Tommy Atkins Mangoes 10ct.

7

$ 97

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Specials available from Opening Tuesday, Jan. 15, to Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013

CHASE RIVER MARKET PLACE #82 - 12th Street Nanaimo • 250-753-7545 BOWEN ROAD at 1800 Dufferin Cres., Nanaimo • 250-591-5525 SERVING NANAIMO SINCE 1984 - OPEN DAILY 7 AM - 10 PM