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Polar bear swims test participants’ iron constitution Costumes encouraged for annual dips at Nanaimo and Lantzville beaches

By Karl yu The News BulleTiN

Ironman competitors and brave souls will have two opportunities to test their mettle in frigid waters this holiday season.

There will be a traditional polar bear swim in Lantzville on Jan. 1 as well as one in Nanaimo on Boxing Day and both are longtime events.

The swim in Lantzville, organized by Kim Plumley and John Garenkooper, will take place near Harper Beach at noon and according to Plumley, was started 20 years ago by Garenkooper. She said it’s a fun event despite the cold and there will also be a bonfire going to keep people warm.

“I do it with my whole family – except my small daughter now is too smart. She says ‘I’m not doing that,’ – but we always say if we can do

that on New Year’s Day, we can do pretty much anything throughout the year,” said Plumley, adding that it’s “silly fun.”

She recommends bringing water shoes.

About six days earlier, more specifically Boxing Day, Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty will be hosting a polar bear swim at Departure Bay Beach at Kin Hut beginning at 1 p.m., with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The Nanaimo swim has been taking place for 54 years, started by former mayor, the late Frank Ney, and as such, is officially called the 54th annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim.

“Boxing Day gives us a bit of a jump on everybody else that’s out there,” explained Royal LePage realtor and organizer Buddy McRae. “We find there’s a lot of people that visit family and friends in and around Nanaimo that time of year

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Courtney Kozack, left, Fred Maguire, Travis Carmichael, Charles Sutton, Darren McGee, Brad Ney, Buddy McRae, Barry Clark and Jessica Phillips of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty are ready to dive into the water at Departure Bay beach, site of the realty group’s Boxing Day Polar Bear Swim.

and Boxing Day generally can be a bit of a quieter day out there, too.”

In addition, the Shriners will be on hand, selling

hot dogs, with proceeds going to the B.C. Children’s Hospital Burn Fund and there will be a 50/50 draw with proceeds

going to the Haven Society in Nanaimo.

Both McRae and Plumley say their events are free, a welcome relief

from the stresses of the holidays and are encouraging participants to come in costume. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

End of year common time for many faiths to celebrate family, peace

By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

’Tis the season to be jolly or to light the yule log or dance around the bonfire, read holy scriptures, give presents, share with the hungry or simply spend quality time with family and reflect on what’s really important in life.

Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus and traditions surrounding that observance, might be the main theme of the season among Canadian Christians, but there are other traditions celebrated here by various religions.

Gift giving and the sharing of food with those less fortunate seems to be universal, but how the season is observed spiritually varies somewhat.

Douglas Headworth, chairman of Interfaith B.C., said his members will ring in the New Year by encouraging people to make Nanaimo a city of compassion, culminating in three days of compassionate action around Valentine’s Day. “That’s what the Interfaith, as a broader community, is looking at this year – just bringing compassion and joy to the midIsland lives of all of our faiths and traditions and remembering the golden rule,” Headworth said.

Druids, which Headworth happens to be, celebrated the winter solstice on Saturday by observing the Falling of the Holly King (the Winter King) and the start of the Rise of the Oak King and the transition toward summer. The celebra-

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Hannukah and the lighting of the menorah is celebrated by the Jewish faith Nov. 25-Dec. 5.

The period represents a time of struggle for the Jewish people more than 2,000 years ago when the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks) who ruled Jerusalem attempted to convert the people of Israel to Greek culture and religion.

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“It’s a very, very special day,” said rabbi Meir Kaplan. “To be able to stay home – we don’t watch TV – we just sit home with the family and talk about the things are important in life.

I think this is a message anyone can take – the idea – especially in the kind of world we have today and at this time of year when everyone is running and rushing and not having a moment to sit and think about what are the important values we live for.”

Sikhism also has festivals that happen around the holiday season, but the reasons for those observances are far removed from Christmas.

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Near Christmastime the martyrdom of the 10th Guru Gobind Singh’s children is celebrated followed by the observance of his birth on Jan. 5.

Of course some Canadian traditions a have been adopted over the years too, like buying Christmas presents.

“In our situation or any family, if you don’t have gifts for the kids or whatever, the kids get upset,” Dodd said. “Whatever goes around … I’m doing it. I live in Canada. It’s a holiday and a peaceful time.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Free bus rides offered on New year’s Eve Revellers will have an extra option for getting home New Year’s Day. The Regional District of Nanaimo is ringing in 2014 with free transit service for par-

tygoers from 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 1.

There will be no transit service on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and after 2:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin 5

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The warm feelings of giving and receiving will come from hot meals, clothing and a chance for people to gather over Christmas and Boxing Day. Organizations have coordinated to spread good cheer over the holidays this year instead of serving it all up at once.

The Salvation Army, for instance, served two sittings for turkey dinners Dec. 15, leaving other organizations to have their days of giving and celebration.

The Nanaimo 7-10 Club, at 205-285 Prideaux St., is extending its hours for Christmas Day will be open for breakfast 9 a.m. to noon, serving a pancake breakfast. “ I t ’s s c r a m b l e d eggs, ham, potatoes and fruit,” said Gord Fuller, 7-10 Club soci-

ety chairman. The club will reopen 1-4 p.m.

“It’s a drop-in for people who just want to stop by and say ‘hi’ or for people who just have nowhere to go,” Fuller said.

Nanaimo Seventh Day Adventist Church is opening its doors on Christmas Day for the ninth year running. A pancake breakfast starts at 10 a.m. and turkey dinners with all the fixings will be served starting at 3:30 p.m.

“But people can come and spend the whole day because we’ve got Christmas movies showing, we’ll have card games on the tables that people can play, coffee – endless coffee – and treats,” said Darlene van Appelen, church volunteer.

The church will also have a room with donated used warm clothing for people who need to ward off the chill outdoors.

“We have coupled up with Loaves and Fishes [food bank] again this year, so

we’ll also be giving out bags of food at the end of the dinner,” van Appelen said.

The all-day event is for anyone who has no place to go Christmas Day. Rides will be provided for people who do not have transportation, by calling van Appelen at 250-729-5976.

Volunteers with Together We Can are taking their goodwill to the corner of Haliburton and Farquhar streets in front of Robinson Rentals on Boxing Day, 3-7 p.m.

“I remember one year when it snowed and there was a girl walking down there.

She had just regular shoes on, miniskirt and just a sweater and she looked like she was half frozen,” said volunteer Don Varnier.

The group happened to have a parka, jeans and other clothing on hand that fit her.

“It’s nice when we’re able to hit the right person and help them out. It’s just a good feeling.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Couple wakes to find suspected robber inside home Police are hunting for a man who ransacked a couple’s home while they slept, then threatened the homeowner who awoke and confronted him.

The couple called police shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday after

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then fled from the home, located on the 2100 block of Meredith Road, and ran off down Tulsa Road. Police said numerous items had been taken from the home.

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Truck crash clogs highway The Island’s main arterial needed bypass surgery, so to speak, after a delivery truck flipped on the Island Highway Thursday.

The crash happened just south of the Duke Point interchange at about 3:30 p.m. when a five-tonne cube van, driven southbound by a 20-year-old man from Brentwood Bay, veered off the road to the right and hit a steel lamp standard, police said.

The driver then overcorrected his steering and hit the concrete centre median, causing the van to flip into the air and land on its side in the northbound lanes.

No other vehicles were involved, the driver was not injured, but was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for observation.

Debris from the lamp standard and cement barriers blocked much of the four lanes for about 90 minutes and traffic had to be rerouted along alternate routes.

Police are looking at driver fatigue as a probable cause for the crash and the investigation is continuing.

Transit service to be extended The Regional District of Nanaimo signed a community transit partnership agreement with the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation for the provision of custom transit (HandyDart) service.

Previously, the HandyDart service made stops around the SnawNaw-As upper village site but did not stop in the village.

According to a press release, the two had been working on the agreement since the spring and the service will incorporate the user-pay system with cost determined by the number of rides received by the community.

The service will begin in 2014 and the cost will be shared with B.C. Transit.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin 7

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Doug Martin, left, Jack McGougan, Ian Moore, Big Boys Toys owner Ed McDonald and other volunteers unload more than 4,200 kilograms of food to stack Hamperville shelves Thursday. Big Boys collected more than 6,100 kg of food for Christmas hampers in Nanaimo and Parksville during its annual campaign to fill its motorhome with food for underprivileged families.

Move allows centre to expand programs

By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

Before its move, the Nanaimo Women’s Centre had become so cramped it was meeting some clients in the backyard.

People were being counselled among stacks of clothing donations and certain programs had to be held off site.

The resource centre was packed with people – many in crisis – according to executive director Lesley Clarke, who said it was starting to feel like the centre was unable to meet the needs of its clients.

The organization moved last week with the help of relocation aid from the City of Nanaimo. It will now be housed out of the Archie Johnstone building on Wallace Street, a space more than five times as large as its former home in the Old City Quarter.

The move, paid for with a

$165,000 grant, will now allow the not-for-profit agency to expand programs for men and families and offer a one-stop shop of services ranging from healthy cooking classes to counselling, tenancy aid and advocacy.

“It’s a huge sense of relief among staff and volunteers and I think clients as well feel the same thing because we aren’t under the stress of trying to offer as many services as we do in a space that isn’t adequate,” said Clarke.

The Nanaimo Women’s Centre started looking for a space this fall, recognizing its lease expired in December and it had outgrown its space.

Lisa Marie Barron, project development coordinator, said it had never been adequate to provide the services needed in the community and limited what the agency was able to provide clients.

For example, it couldn’t safely house both women in crisis and families with men simultaneously, which meant at times, staff members had to meet families off site or in the backyard. There was also only one counselling room. If the space was booked and a woman under crisis dropped in, the centre “just couldn’t meet their needs,” said Clarke.

In the new space, there could now be three counselling rooms, a separate area to store donations and workshop space. Female clients will have a ‘safe space’ separate from an area slated to provide programs and resources for families and men.

The move happened last week with the help of volunteers from the Young Professionals of Nanaimo. The new location will open Jan. 2.

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Forgotten letters from the First World War are about to get their final delivery to the granddaughter of the woman who wrote them.

The postmark will also bring a close to the 30-year quest by a man in Britain who vowed to get them to their author’s descendants.

Jeff Coleman, a retired banker in Watford, U.K., contacted the News Bulletin in November requesting help with finding the family of Florence Kilburn who wrote the letters in 1917 and 1918 to her fiancé, Stanley Isaacson, who was with the British Expeditionary Forces in France.

When he returned from the war, the couple emigrated to Canada, married in Montreal and eventually settled in Nanaimo.

The letters were discovered in a small suitcase in 1980 when the bank Coleman worked at in Watford conducted an audit. The owner of the letters couldn’t be found, and rather than having them destroyed, Coleman took them into his care to find a recipient. Initial attempts in the early 1980s failed, but ultimately a friend with a knack for genealogy applied her Internet informationgathering skills to come up with new leads pointing to Nanaimo in 2013.

An article that ran in the News Bulletin in late November generated plenty of response from readers eager to help. Some of them eventually got in contact with Patricia Clanton – Stanley and Florence’s granddaughter – who lives in San Diego, Calif., and sent her copies of the story.

Clanton, born in Nanaimo, is a

pediatric nurse who moved to California in 1978. She comes to Nanaimo about three times each year to visit her mother who lives at Dover House.

Clanton called from San Diego Monday to say she had been in contact with Coleman and how excited she was about the news she would be receiving her grandmother’s letters.

“She was just the nicest person you could ever imagine and I was an only child and an only grandchild, so she spoiled me absolutely rotten, but she was a lovely person and I spent a ton of my childhood with her,” Clanton said of her grandmother. “The picture [of letters] that you put in the paper, that was absolutely her handwriting.”

The news of the letters has kindled Clanton’s interest in finding out more about her extended family, some of whom she has never met. “I can’t believe that he held onto them and did so much research,” Clanton said. “What a cool guy [Coleman] is. He’s just amazing.”

Coleman is just as thrilled that after more than 30 years he finally has someone to forward the letters to.

“Me, I’m more excited for Patricia and just so pleased I kept hold of the letters,” Coleman said in an e-mail. “I’ve always held strong links with my family’s history and treasure many items and places from their past, so to be able to restore, to a muchloved granddaughter, a long lost and unknown (till now) family treasure is just wonderful and very rewarding – knowing in my heart of hearts that I did the right thing.

“I feel I should be saying something very profound and meaningful, but that’s not really me,” Coleman said. “I’m more the sentimental family type who just didn’t have the heart to see all those precious letters destroyed.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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You no longer have mail

A recent decision by Canada Post to phase out its home delivery service in favour of community mail boxes has some groups up in arms and even shocked by the announcement.

But when you step back and look at the situation on the whole, the writing has been on the wall for years.

Statistics have shown that the standard mail process (now unflatteringly nicknamed snail mail) has been rapidly declining. The art of the written word has been quickly replaced by the typed word.

In the Internet age, people have the opportunity to communicate with each other all over the world, without having to place their messages in envelopes and sending them off. E-mail, Facebook and Twitter have made the “personal letter” all but obsolete.

And more and more utility companies, credit cards or other billing agencies are turning to e-mail invoices and bills, rather than leaving a messy and expensive paper trail. It is more efficient, less costly and it’s even environmentally friendly.

However, Canada Post’s announcement still seems a little extreme considering the other options available.

Rather than completely ending its home delivery system, which caters to about five million homes at this point, a reduction in delivery would seem like a better first step. Why not deliver the mail three times a week, then eventually downgrade to once a week?

That way seniors, or others who have difficulty moving, could still receive their mail at home without the stress or inconvenience of arranging transportation to the proposed community mailboxes.

Surprising as it may seem, not everyone is web savvy, or has the money to afford a computer. Of course, with another increase in the cost of stamps, they will soon be unaffordable as well.

The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.

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Raise the bar for the coming year It’s been a strange year. From anyone who dares call for ratiothe never-ending carnival of nal discussion of energy and calamity at Toronto City Hall to resource policies, they lose the scandalous subterfuge on credibility and audience share.

Parliament Hill, from horrific Those who refuse to let disilattacks by the Syrian governlusionment immobilize us are ment on its own citizenry to pushing back. Many who have disasters inflicted by extreme become tired of media and govweather on the people of the ernments ignoring our interests Philippines, 2013 recalls Queen are joining the growing numElizabeth’s description of 1992 ber of rallies and movements as an annus horribilis. challenging Canada’s SCIENCE On top of it all, becoming a petrothose of us who have state, from opposition MATTERS taken on the often to Enbridge’s NorthDavid Suzuki thankless task of ern Gateway Pipeline with Ian Hanington trying to encourage project to November’s people to care for the Defend Our Climate, air, water, soil and Defend Our Communidiversity of plants ties National Day of and animals that keep Action. And it’s not us alive came under just environmentalists increasingly vituperashowing up and speaktive attacks from the ing out. First Nations, media and even our organized labour, stuown government. dents and youth groups, busiIt hasn’t been all bad, of ness people and tens of thoucourse. When government sands of citizens from all walks focuses on the interests of the of life are coming together to fossil fuel industry instead of the call for a country and world govcitizens it was elected to reperned for people, not corporaresent – spying on, demonizing tions, where clean air, water, soil and auditing citizens and organi- and biodiversity are protected zations devoted to environmenfor the benefit of us all and for tal protection, and spending tax- our children and grandchildren payers’ money to promote pipeto come. That’s not an attack on line and oil-extraction projects, corporations; many are ethically as well as subsidizing the fossil run. It’s just recognition that the fuel industry – people notice. planet and its inhabitants come When media personalities first. and outlets throw their supMany people are trying to raise port behind the fossil fuel the bar, to promote rational industry and launch malicious dialogue and solutions. None and unfounded attacks against of that rules out criticism and

scrutiny; in fact, it demands it. We must all hold ourselves to higher standards and learn from others, acknowledge when we’re wrong and change our views if new information calls for it. But we can’t sink to the constant personal attacks and lies so often employed to deliberately sow doubt and confusion around critical, life-threatening issues like pollution, climate change and environmental degradation.

We’re seeing more evidence every day of the damage we’re doing to our only home, the Earth, with our unbridled pursuit of profit and endless growth, and our mad rush to extract all the planet’s precious fossil fuels so that we can burn them as quickly as possible to make money while the market’s hot. We’re seeing increasing instances of the kinds of extreme weather events predicted by climate scientists, from flooding in Calgary and Toronto to typhoons and cyclones in the Philippines, Italy and India to tornados in the U.S. We’re seeing mounting evidence of the consequences of our actions in the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report.

We’re also seeing where solutions lie. There’s still time to turn around, but we need everyone to raise the bar on discussion and action – in politics, the media and our own lives.

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LETTERS

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Nanaimo News Bulletin 9

City can do better on tax rates I think sometimes it is good to look at things a little differently.

Take for example what our city council has been able to do for us over the past 10 years. They did not waste over $100 million dollars on improve sewer and water because it would appear they believe cost of those basic needs should be paid for by increasing user fees.

They spent the tax dollars on the things that are important to all tax payers. The important: convention centre, theatres, public outhouse, old CPR property, a pretty new annex,

changing the council sitting arrangement and the list goes on.

We also have to give them credit that we got up to the second highest private property tax city in B.C. With just a few more years on this path of increased taxes, double-digit user fee increases and a few more special levies, we could be the highest in North America.

While raising private property taxes, they have lowered the industrial taxes to one of the lowest in B.C. The lower taxes did not give them the business base gains they wanted, so they started offering no tax to many new

companies with limited success.

Like a councillor said, the city has lowered the industrial taxes by a great deal to be fair to them and keep them operational and unfortunately the residential taxes had to take up the slack.

Is this really the future we want for Nanaimo? There are an ever increasing number of cities that have said no tax and user fee increases. Cities have gone for more than five years with zero or reduced taxes, so why can Nanaimo not be one of them?

Terry Wagstaff Nanaimo

Sensible B.C. pot petition wasn’t accessible enough Re: Pot petition fails despite local success, Dec. 10.

Amanda Orum and the other organizers of Sensible B.C. forgot a small, but important part of Nanaimo when collecting signatures.

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Struggle of youth politicians will open eyes Dams are no joke

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To the Editor,

Re: Youth in Politics, Dec. 17.

This started as a good article and a legitimate issue. I met George Anderson early in his career. He turned up at

a Conservative party gathering and this signalled a foresight that impressed me.

Unfortunately the opinion of an assistant professor of political science was introduced and instead of keeping the focus on the subject, she made the blatantly politically motivated statement, “You see this with Justin Trudeau.”

Trudeau, far from being anywhere near the age of Anderson, is middle aged and the criticism he is getting is that by now he should have some knowledge of his profession.

Charles Reid Nanaimo

To the Editor,

Re: Relocate beavers to solve dam issue, Opinion, Dec. 17.

Was Chris Bush trying to be #15 sarcastic? Maybe it was a stab at humour.

First, the coal was washed near downtown so the waste water went into the ocean. The pipeline was connected to Colliery Dam lake.

If bleeding hearts think the park should be ‘naturized,’ how far do you want to go back in time to undo man’s footprint? We could go back just 25 years and bulldoze most of the north end and plant the trees that once thrived there. Go back 50 years, all that would be there is Wellington mine town. If you go back to the time the dam was built, just tear down the whole city and give it back to the First Nations.

Just save the dam.

Neil Saunders Nanaimo

We wish you a very married Christmas 2013

Re: Youth in Politics: the next generation of political leaders, Dec. 17.

Thank you ,Tamara Cunningham, for shedding light on the issue of youth in politics.

So very informative hearing what these young councillors have had to deal with and hearing of their determination to rise above. I believe you highlighting their struggles will open some eyes.

They are the future, as the cliche goes.

Let’s encourage them.

And thank them.

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Pantomime show a family affair began in May. According to Leslie, pantomimes are typically harder to Bring the children, organize than traditional bring grandpa and plays. grandma. In fact, bring “We have a much bigthe whole family. ger cast than normal That is the message and you’re working with from the Nanaimo Thea lot of younger people atre Group as they stage who might be at school Aladdin, this year’s seaor involved in a lot of sonal pantomime. other activities as well,” The British pantoshe said. mime, which features Over the years, Leslie Aladdin, Jasmine, has learned everything evil Abanazer, widow from how to put a show Twanky, a panda named on stage. She said it Tyson and two genies, is important for her debuted on to be critiFriday and cal of her will run from production until Dec. 31 and receive at the Bailey input from Studio. her cast and “It’s pantocrew.

I just love it. mime, which “I think it I just love the would be is something that I’ve very arrotheatre. grown up gant of me to with,” director say I’ve done Jan Leslie said. “It’s Eng- a wonderful job,” Leslie lish tradition that every said. “I do know when Christmas you all go to things are working but the pantomime.” there are times when Leslie is making her I ask what can I do to directorial debut and make this better. Maybe has no shortage of expe- I don’t have the idea, rience in theatre. She maybe the cast does, or has previously worked someone else within the backstage and in many team.” other areas of theatre.

Leslie wants people “The only thing I to walk away from this haven’t really done is year’s pantomime feelprops,” she said. ing as if they are part of Aside from being the the show. director of this year’s “A lot of fun and interperformance, Leslie is action,” Leslie said. “It’s also the building manso special because you ager for the Nanaimo can bring the young chilTheatre Group. dren, you can bring the “I’ve never stopped family.” working,” Leslie said. “I Tickets are availam involved in lots of able for $16. For more shows all the time. I just information visit www. love it. I just love the nanaimotheatregroup. theatre,” she said. com or call 250-758Planning and organiz7246. ing for this year’s show arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Jeff Randel, left, Jason Atkinson and Dianne Flack began playing cover tunes in the living room and soon after turned to playing publicly their stripped down tunes. The trio performs at Miller’s Pub Saturday (Dec. 28).

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“We were all friends,” Aktinson said. “We got together in our guitar player’s living room and started doing our favourite acoustic songs and we realized that we could take it a step further.”

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“Two acoustic guitars and a hand drum,” he added.

The idea behind The Naked G r a p e s c a m e f ro m M T V ’s Unplugged, a TV series that features high profile artists playing acoustic sets. “We decided to create a band based around the concept,” Aktinson said.

“The naked part was definitely the reference to the overall concept of the music,” he added.

The Naked Grapes cover everything from classic rock to newer artists such as Jack Johnson and Robin Thicke.

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Playing cover tunes helps band keep its skills sharp

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Toy zebRA performs at the Queen’s.

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Toy Zebra will be performing at the Queens for three nights beginning on

Thursday (Dec. 26). “[Nanaimo] is pretty much our favourite place to play,” guitarist Cam Wilkison said. “It’s more intimate than the stuff we do in Vancouver. We also got lots of family and friends out here so it’s kind of like a mini vacation for us.”

Toy Zebra originally began under the name Crimson Reign in 2006. They decided to change names in 2011 and have since been performing mainly as a cover band.

“We’ve committed our weekends to doing just the cover thing because it keeps us playing and it keeps our chops up,” Wilkison said.

“We work on originals during the week but a lot of the clubs and places we play they just want music that people are going to dance to.”

Wilkison, along with his brother and fellow bandmate Tanner, became involved in music because of

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“When we were young he put a guitar in my hand and a bass in his (Tanner) hands and hoped something would happen,” Wilkison said. “And it did.”

The brothers, along with drummer Callum Jackman cover everything from Muse, The Killers, Billy Idol, as well as music from the 1970s and ’60s.

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Occasionally Toy Zebra will sneak in an original song into their cover set.

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“We all love doing it but it does get exhausting for sure,” Wilkison said. “Especially when we were working mornings after the night of playing.”

Toy Zebra are looking forward to working on and releasing new material in 2014.

“That’s definitely our goal,” Wilkison said. “Probably not a full album but another EP. Probably five songs but we haven’t really captured our sound just yet. We are still experimenting and playing with ideas and trying to see what we can kind of capture.” arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Arts initiative receives boost Friday the 13th proved to be lucky for the After School Sport and Arts Initiative as it got a big boost from the B.C. government.

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes announced that the the initiative would receive $2 million to double the existing number of program spaces to 15,000.

“I have seen firsthand what a difference these programs make in the lives of kids who otherwise may not have connections to the community,” Oakes said in a press release.

“One child characterized it, literally, as life-changing. …

It’s about building confidence and lifeskills that these kids will rely on for a lifetime.”

The initiative was created to provide disadvantaged children with opportunities to organized activities in their communities after school.

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There are a few coupes still available and one that is worthy of consideration is this new 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6.

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Honda’s contemporary on a dying breed 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6 It’s fascinating to watch trends in the auto industry play out over time.

Some changes happen quickly, with one manufacturer coming out with a feature, then the rest of the industry following suit. Backup cameras would be a good example of this.

Other trends are much slower, changing because of demographic fluctuations.

One example of a slow-moving trend is the two-door coupe falling out of favour and its replacement by sedans and crossovers. This trend is greatly affected by baby boomers getting older and buying more for practical reason, rather than styling.

In the 1980s, and even the beginning of the 90s, there were plenty of coupes to choose from and they sold well. But where are the Honda Prelude, Toyota Celica, Pontiac Sunfire and Ford Probe coupes? Now gone and many not replaced with newer models. I’m thrilled to report that there are a few coupes still available and one that is worthy of consideration is this new 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6.

Looks The Accord Coupe is based on the all-new Accord sedan that has been selling very well for Honda. In fact, it won the Canadian Car of the Year this year as decided by the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada.

Honda has done a good job of updating this big coupe with a more modern twist. Sold in three configurations from the base EX to the EX-L Navi (L stand for leather and navi is self-explanatory),

which are both 4-cylinder way the radio stores and equipped models. The top retrieves pre-set radio trim is the EX-L Navi with stations. It took a long V6. This top trim level is the time to set the stereo model seen here: it comes up and having to go with LED projector headback and forth between lamps, 18-inch wheels and different screens is not duel chrome exhaust tips.

If you like the idea that intuitive. The rest of The 4-cylinder equipped the dash is large, with big models come with halogen of a smart looking car cup holder and plenty of headlamps and 17-inch storage areas. that is well equipped alloy wheels. The coupe The steering wheel and powerful, you starts at $26,400, a $2,500 buttons and heat controls premium over the regular might want to move on on the dash use first rate an Accord Coupe. sedan but when the switches and they are sedan is equipped with placed with precision.

Zack Spencer alloy wheels, the price is Drive Another trend almost identical. The EX-L that Honda is bucking, with this Accord is $30,100 for the leather and navi and Coupe, is the inclusion of a 6-speed the V6 premium is $35,500. Not an manual transmission and V6 engine. The inexpensive car but most are very well latest movement is to turbo or superequipped. charged 4-cylinder engines to replace V6

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Inside It’s a big and comfortable coupe. The back seat is actually usable for adults and the front seats are very comfortable. The trunk is huge and the back seat folds for extra long items but the seats do not split and fold, plus the opening to the back seat is small.

Standard feature on all Accord models is a backup camera and heated seats.

Honda, in my opinion, has raised the bar in the mid-sized category and produced the nicest dash I have seen in this class.

There are two screens in the centre console, one for the navigation unit and the other for the radio. They are framed in beautiful, high quality satin metal, chrome and soft touch materials.

One area that could be improved is the

power plants and duel clutch automatic transmission in favour of a manual. I’m glad that Honda still offers this layout; it shows they are serious about being a true enthusiast’s car company. Granted, most buyers will get the very good 6-speed automatic transmission with the 3.5L V6, but with 278hp and 252 lb.ft. of torque it will be a very lively car in either configuration. The manual is a joy to use and it is like a throwback to drive a V6 equipped manual car. The 4-cylinder models have 185hp from a direct injection 2.4L engine and either a manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT) for added fuel savings. The CVT is capable of 7.8L/100km in the city and 5.7L on the highway. The

V6 uses more at 10.0L/100km in the city and 6.1L on the highway.

Verdict When I started reviewing cars back in the early 1990s, cars like this were common: a mid-sized sedan with a V6 engine and a manual transmission.

I can clearly remember driving a Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima and Accord equipped this way. While most companies are moving away from this design, Honda is sticking with it for now.

Soon Honda will have smaller turbocharged 4-cylinder engines available and this big coupe might too be fitted with something more efficient. If you like the idea of a smart looking car that is well equipped and powerful, you might want to move on an Accord Coupe V6 before it follows the latest trend.

The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder with 185hp or 3.5L V6 with 278hp Fill-up: 7.8L/5.7L/100km (city/highway 4-cylinder) Sticker price: $26,400-$35,500

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Subaru Forester kind of like a dependable friend

Charging ahead with plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars The future of cars may be electric but do not expect 2014 to be the dawn of the new age.

There’s a long road ahead for manufacturers trying to woo the driving public into buying a car with a cord attached.

Throw in the sales numbers for all-electric cars, plug-in hybrids and gas-battery hybrids and they don’t come anywhere

near five per cent of total vehicle sales.

The commercial conundrum is that these (more) eco-friendly vehicles come with a premium sticker price beyond most folks and the only way to bring them in range is to sell many more!

Governments have incentive rebates for those that make a green choice. While successful to a degree, they alone aren’t

going to turn us all on.

If gas prices soar then some more buyers will go the hybrid route but that said there are an awful lot of four-cylinder vehicles out there that are remarkably economical on gas. Let’s get our heads out of the clouds and accept that economy of purchase and operation are what drives most sales.

A redesigned third-generation Subaru Forester was an early 2009 model year release.

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A “Boxer� type engine, with horizontally opposed cylinders (like a Porsche engine), and a symmetrical all-wheel-drive system distinguish a Subaru, as a Subaru. Forester has an excellent history of mechanical dependability and the Subaru essentials are packaged with a practical, utilitarian body.

Compared to the previous generation Forester, the ’09 came with a new chassis with a wider track and a longer wheelbase, plus a new double wishbone rear suspension. The structural changes also yielded extra cargo space and more

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Toyota Tundra is a truck for the wild west ing wheel, dash and shifter. Big improveThe 2014 Toyota Tundra has deep roots ment to the back seat of the double cab in the Wild, Wild West. and crew max where a 60/40 split bench The 1794 Edition is a tribute to the flips up with a one handed latch to alranch, founded in the year 1794, on low more cargo space. which the Tundra plant is located in The Tundra is equipped with Toyota’s San Antonio. In 2002, Toyota began the advanced display audio system with AM/ search for a U.S. facility to build the FM Radio, CD, MP3/WMA second generation Toyota capability, USB and auxTundra. The 800-hectare iliary input, and voice recranch site was acquired ognition. It also includes and ground breaking took standard Bluetooth and place Oct 17, 2003. Just an integrated backup like the ranch it replaced, camera. A SR model has hard work and dedication prevailed bringing a 6.1-inch display, while production numbers up the SR5, Limited and The ride was a to 200,000 units. On Platinum models feature perfect combination Sept. 18, 2013, the onea seven-inch display with millionth truck, a bronze- of on-road comfort integrated Sirius XM coloured, 1794 Edition satellite radio. and off-road Tundra, rolled out.

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Florence “Bernice” Raffle

April 26, 1924 ~ December 16, 2013 It is with great sadness the family of Bernice Raffle (nee Carruthers) announce her quiet passing on December 16, 2013 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with her family at her side, after years of struggling with heart problems.

Born on April 26, 1924 in Nanaimo, BC the daughter of Miriam (nee Maki) and Robert Carruthers. She was married on December 13, 1947 to her husband, Jim Raffle who predeceased her in December 1990. Although an only child, Bernice loved her large extended family and their yearly get-togethers keeping them up to date on the family.

Bernice was a member of the Nanaimo Museum who enjoyed talking about the history of this town; that her family had played a part in the Chase River, Southend and Brechin areas and the life-long friends she made. Always referring to herself as a coal miner’s granddaughter/daughter she was proud of the fact that 6 generations of both sides of her family had lived in Nanaimo. As a 44 year member of Branch #10 Legion LA earning the Certificate of Merit and Golden Jubilee medal for her services to the branch; she was also a former CGG leader known to many Brownies as “Fluffy Owl.” As the consummate soccer mom for many years, she was a hardworking supporter of her husband, children and grandchildren’s endeavours, plus the co-convenor of the three Pygmy-Odd-fellows dance reunions and the Brechin School Reunion. Her working years were spent at David Spencers and Canada Safeway as a grocery clerk where she enjoyed chatting with her customers.

Bernice is survived by her loving daughter, Joyce (Murray) Wenner; son, Robert (Lynne) Raffle; 4 grandchildren: Kari (Clint) O’Hara Nanaimo, Kristopher (Barb) Raffle Vancouver, Kimberlee Wenner, Victoria and Carly Wenner Vancouver; plus 1 great-grandson, Niall O’Hara - the light of her life. Also left to mourn are her three godchildren: Donald Marks, Gordon Pilling and Kim Wilson, plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Always feisty and independent, Bernice managed to stay in her family home till ill health necessitated the recent move to Lakeside Gardens where she lived until her passing.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff, of Central Drugs; Doctors R. Swain, N. Janssen, and K. King; plus Lakeside Gardens and the attendants for all their help over the years.

There will be no funeral as per her request but a celebration of her life will be held later in the new year. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the NRGH Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Cremation arrangements by the First Memorial Society.

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Wilkie, Treve Wayne Arnold Treve Wayne Arnold Wilkie, of Lantzville, B.C., born August 1, 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away on December 12, 2013 with his family by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Marie; his mother, Audrey; 2 daughters, Renee (John), Xentura (Jay); 2 step-daughters, Monica and Mona; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, April and Lynn.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. A Celebration of Life with reception to follow on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 1-4pm at Lantzville Legion Branch 257.

First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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HELP WANTED HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Nanaimo location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, benefits, paid overtime, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview.

Network Administrator IT Services An opportunity for a full-time Network Administrator is available in our IT Services department.

The Network Administrator’s role is to ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network including planning, developing, installing, configuring, converting, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 4-5 years equivalent work experience, with a broad knowledge of IT applications, IP networking and routing, and data communications. For a full job description, please see Careers at www.ldcu.ca.

This position is available immediately. Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary expectations to: Kimberley Judson, CHRP Manager, HR & Communications Ladysmith & District Credit Union kjudson@ldcu.ca

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

Community Inclusion Manager J. Garnons Williams Ltd. is seeking the most skilled and experienced applicant to fill a full time Community Inclusion Management position.

Compensation to be negotiated. More information is available on our website: jgarnonswilliams.com or call Judy Williams at 250-390-5056

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

RENOVATE NOW!

MOVING SALE. Complete queen-size bedroom set. $600. Matching oval glass top tables (two) $150. Matching 3-seat sofa & armchair $450.

250-586-7655, French Creek.

ELECTRIC MEDICAL bed, foot, head and height raise, mattress new, has only been used with foam topper and mattress cover on it, has 2 sets of foot and head boards, 1 set dark other light, has attachable side rails. Retail$2500, excellent condition.

Sell, $1000. (250)751-1714.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

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COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.

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

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Or send by email to: chrysler@telusplanet.net

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker.

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

HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLEANING SERVICES

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s.

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

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992�

Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding Window & Gutter Cleaning

If you have additional questions contact us at 250-6387868 or DSEIS ITB!HNBJM DPN Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Â Â Â )PX UP BQQMZ t & NBJM SFTVNF UP DSEIS ITB!HNBJM DPN t 'BY SFTVNF UP 250-638-7869

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NW BC Logging Company is currently seeking a BC Interior Log Scaler for Log yard near Stewart.

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PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount.

Free estimates. 250-585-6499

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Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

PLUMBING

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

SPORTS & RECREATION

SPORTS & RECREATION

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This free program is geared towards families with children age 7-13 years who are above a healthy weight. Enjoy fun activities and healthy eating education in a fun, supportive environment.

Program runs for 10 weeks!

January 6th – March 31st, 2014 starting January 6th 2014 - Oliver Woods Community Centre.

Mondays 5-7pm / Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm

For more information call 250-618-1271 or email: mend@nanaimo.ca

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

Two matching Lazy Boy recliners. Clean, grey-brown fabric. $250 /pair OBO 250-246-1481

MEDICAL SUPPLIES STANNEH STRAIGHT chair lift, $1000. Power lift chair, new, $650. (250)760-7009.

CAT SITTING in my home.

Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7day to long term stay.

Limited space. 250-740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK BLACK YOGA folding with handle, $8.

(250)753-0744.

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COLLECTOR’S CHOICE new porcelain doll in box with stand, $65. (250)741-1135.

With industrial type vehicles only.

Vehicle must hold 5000 papers.

NO MINI-VANS • Twice weekly Tuesday & Thursday • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers

120 Bass piano accordion $390 OBO; Singer sewing machine & cabinet $100; Electric bass guitar & hard shell case $200; Student violin $90. Lrg set Royal Albert china “Peti Point� mint cond. $2000 OBO; Twin electr. bed, clean $500; 2 Lazy Boy recliners, clean $50 ea or $70 pr. 250-748-8270 29 ROYAL DOLTON Dolls, Ashley, Office Furniture ($2500),Robert Bateman Print, & Bev Doolittle Print, 64� Tall Floor Centurion Safe. Call 250-228-1362 2 fridge’s $70 each. 1 stove, $50. 1 Kenmore Dryer with new motor. Needs heat element. Open to offers for all 4.

250-752-0169 ADVANTAGE FITNESS. Retirement sale. Buy fitness equipment at cost and save 250-753-7368. 890 Crace St., Downtown.

INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111

QUEEN-SIZE HEADBOARD. Wood. Like new. $50. 1 (250)754-7334 RECUMBENT EXERCISE bike. Weslo Pro, fully adjustable, hardly used. $99. 1 (250)753-7709 THERMOSTAT, Programable bought new for $80. Asking $30. 250-245-3307 WOODSTOVE, GLASS door, 6pc chimney, Warnock Hersey. $95. (250)754-7147

APPROX 2.5 CORD loads of dry slab wood. Delivered. $160. Call (250)754-2276.

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

LIKE NEW, Lady Jazz golf clubs with 2 hybrids, new golf bag, and used cart $200. Call (250)756-4626.

L-SHAPED jeweler’s showcase, 72�x72�Lx22�Dx44�H, comes complete with lockable display area plus drawers and shelving in one area. The cabinet is very solid however it needs some TLC. Price as is $195 or ask us for a price quote to restore it to its original beauty. (250)246-4409 NEW KINECT X Box 360, 250 gb hard drive sensor - includes everything - wireless controller, head set, adventure game, etc. Retail $399.99 asking $325. Call 250-937-1542

AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125.

BLUE RECLINER, several lamps, TV (smaller, ideal for bdrm), small night table, downhill and cross country skis, downhill ski boots, reiki table.

Call (250)752-8806.

BROWNING 2000 Semi-Auto Shot Gun. $550/obo. Arrowsmith Golf Membership. $4800 reg price selling for $3200/obo. Excellent Xmas Gifts. Call 250-240-0007

MICHELIN TIRES, Snowflake, 215/70 R15. All 4 for $75. Call (250)722-3258.

NOMA SNOW remover, $60.

Call (250)758-2786.

LARGE GLOBE w/light, $20.

Webster dictionary 4x11, on stand, $20. Goose down duvet, queen size, $50. Portrait of a pretty lady, gold framed, 30x20, $20. Antique car collection displayed in frame, $50. Hospital bed, hardly used w/linens, $750.(250)751-2142.

POTTER’S WHEEL for sale.

Excellent condition. Asking $500.00. Please call to view 250-897-3142.

COMPUTER HP 17� flat screen, good working order, $39. Call (250)755-1385.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Call 250.753.6837 wwwnanaimobulletin.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

PET CARE SERVICES

CHALK BOARD, 40� x 48� excellent cond. Wooden shelf on bottom for brushes & chalk. $40 obo. (250)754-7637

DELIVERY DRIVERS

TEMPUR-PEDIC,Single, Electric Bed. Swedish Mattress, hand control, hardly used.

Paid $4400, asking $1250.

Call 250-752-8158

PETS

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Kenmore dryer, excellent cond. 7 y/o $75. Sm 110V hot water tank 10 gal, as new $40.

Dan 250-749-3805

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&RVJQNFOU JT /FX Prefer experienced operators. Work is in camp. Camp is accessible via Highway 37 – 230km from Terrace, 80km from Stewart, and 140km from Kitwanga.

MOVING, Deliveries. “Lower Price.� Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

Small Island Painting

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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.

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

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

www.mrsparkle.net 250-714-6739

NW BC Forest Company with Annual Allowable Cut of @ 300,000m3/yr is seeking operators for the following positions in the companys logging operations and log yard.

MOVING & STORAGE

SHERATON DINING chairs (5), $400; Piecrust coffee table, $150; Queen Anne bench, $150; 2 Occasional chairs, $150. (250)390-2805

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, any Hauling, Yard Waste. 250-668-6851.

LEMON TREE Housekeeping.

Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.

HELP WANTED

Richard 250-729-7809

QUEEN MATTRESS & BOX. New in plastic. Pillowtop. Only $200. (250)713-9680

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Call Jonathan

HELP WANTED

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

Painting, Roofing & Finish Carpentry also available.

No job too small.

Free estimates. Insured

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DOUBLE ELECTRIC Bed, with remote control, headboard & mattress. Exc. cond. $1000. (250)751-7941, Nanaimo.

DOWNSIZING; Collectors 4 porcelain dolls, Pen Delfin plate, 5x7 carpet, 2 lamps, 3 English plates, Ken Christmas print, star bucks world mugs (14oz). Call 250-586-5528.

DOWNSIZING Makita 12� planer-jointer Hand & Electric Tools Snooker/Billiard Slate Table Mahogany 4 Gun Rack & gear China/Crystal & punch bowl 91 Explorer, 2 briefcases Child’s 4 pce kitchen playset Wine Corboy Lifter Hardwood African Carvings Tooled Saddle, Mens jewellry Small Compressor Walnuts, Garlic & Squash And more!

250-248-4495

QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Gazebos, pergolas, follies, greenhouses, studios, storage & more. Call 250-951-0855 SEARS “FREE Spirit� treadmill, $800 obo. Entertainment centre, solid oak, fits 36� TV, $135 obo. Delco Car dolly, new tires and tilting ramp, $1000 obo. (250)723-8636.

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca UPHOLSTERY SELL OUT!!

All upholstery goods, materials, some tools, some machines, hand tools and tables.

Too many items to list here.

250-240-3091 or view at #4-147 Fern Rd. E. (behind Windsor Plywood Rentals)

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

SPORTING GOODS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, lrg LR, double garage, lrg storage.

Ocean & city view. 1bdrm suite down. Owner will carry mortgage. $1200 month; or rent for $1,800 month.

(250)753-0160.

1681 BOUNDARY AVE Manager 250-618-4510 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Forum Bindings, Forum Boots (Ladies Size 6). Brand New! Used twice on the Bunny Hill! $250 obo. (250)591-8959

REAL ESTATE

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT 6.5 treed acres, 2600 ft. 3bdrm home. Water view every from every room. $419,000. (250)245-8950

Close to Hospital and bus, elevator, wheelchair accessible. Special incentives for seniors. Early move-in on some suites. Free Storage (depends on availability) CALL TODAY AND START PACKING! ~Ask about move in bonus~

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Brown Bros Agencies Ltd. CLOSE TO Town - 1 bdrm, $650 inclds cable. Avail now.

(250)618-6800, (250)753-4642

ATTENTION SENIORS Central Duncan 954 sq.ft. second floor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866 NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft.

LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale 5909 & 5911 Stone haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital). 1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $309,000. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Location, Location! Walk to mall. 2 bed, 2 bath rancher in Ladysmith. Heat pump, wood fp, built-in vac. Sunroom, new windows, great home for seniors. $255,000. 250-245-1484.

MOBILE 14X56 w/8x12 addition in well maintained 55+ Upper Lantzville park. Lrg bdrm, kitchen & living room.

2yr old roof, furnace & oil tank, kitch counters & appliances.

14-6820 Parklands Place. $48,500. (250)390-3200

NANAIMO 3 HOUSES. Gorgeous Ocean & City views.

Easy to buy. Reasonable Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

❃NEW UPSCALE❃ RENTAL CONDOS • •

1 bedrooms +den 3 bedrooms Available Jan/Feb 1, 2014 OPEN CONCEPT LIVING WITH in suite laundry, D/W. Fully equipped fitness centre. Close to shopping & transit.

(250)618-5188 or (250)-591-4775

HOSPITAL AREA, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, clean, bright, spacious, well maintained. 4 appls, N/S, N/P. Refs. $750/mo. Avail now or Jan. 1st. 250-741-4699.

HOSPITAL AREA: Bach/1 or 2bdrm. Free h/w, heat. Free cable or net for 1 year for new tenants only. 250-616-1175

HOSPITAL/BOWEN AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, adult bldg, security cameras. New windows, flooring. Near shops. Sm pet ok. $695+ FREE Heat & H/W. Call 250-753-6656 LARGE 1-BDRM. Ocean view, Terminal Park area.

NS/NP. Heat/ hot water incld. $675./mo. Avail Jan. 1st. 250619-2910.

A lovely 1650 sq ft rancher on .46 acre corner lot in a quiet, friendly rural neighborhood, close to storries beach&oyster rv. nicely landscaped,fenced backyard,garden,dogpen,new flooring,countertops,updated fixtures,bright D/R 3 bdrms,1.5 bth+ fam rm,mud rm,attached 19x11 shop, forced air natural gas heat. $287,000. 250-9233150

PARKSVILLESPACIOUS “Windsor Court” 1 level strata patio home, totally updated, 2 bdrm, 2 bath end unit, within walking distance to dwntwn, beach, Oceanside Health Centre and other amenities. Drive by #7 454 Morison Ave or call (250)586-3624 for viewing. $237,900.

HOUSES FOR SALE Chartwell area. 3 bdrm, basement home, 12 yrs old, gas furnace & f.p. Double garage, large sundeck, close to school.

Asking $370k, 250-752-8158

DELUXE 1329 sqft rancher. 2 bedroom + den, 2 bath, dbl garage home. Spacious master bedroom has walk-in closet, ensuite has heated tile floors. Open living concept w/ gas fireplace, house also has a heat pump. Appliances & window coverings included.

Landscaped front & back yard w/sprinkler system. Close to hospital & downtown Duncan.

10 yr New Home Warranty is in effect. 1 (778) 429-8645 DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre.

Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome.

Open House; Dec. 15th from 1-3pm

NANAIMO: QUIET, clean and comfortable 1 bdrm. Central location, views, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refs. $650/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.

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is the night before Christmas, and all through the town, Athletes are resting, as leagues are shut down.

Teams are enjoying some holiday fun; Reflecting, perhaps, on the year nearly done.

It’s that time of the year for my annual ditty To recognize sportsmen who live in our city.

My goal is to offer a thank you of sorts, Acknowledging people who take part in sports.

Yes, time once again for a Thorpe Report rhyme, Though poetry lovers may think it’s a crime.

For sometimes my verses may strike a wrong chord, With rhymes more outrageous than Mayor Rob Ford!

Santa Claus likes the holiday season, but he thinks lacrosse season is the most wonderful time of the year.

There are hundreds of players, on teams of all sorts; Officials and coaches devoted to sports.

I’ve made up a list, and checked it with care; My apologies, though, for names that aren’t there…

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e’ll start in arenas where athletes are found; W Ringette, for example, brings Christie around.

Roller skate derby did feature some games;

Gould and her teammates are Brass Knuckle Dames! or Boas and Lassam, lacrosse is the goal; FBishop Turley and Carter played referee role. and Young, and Merner could cheer;

Ball hockey players did Brzovic find; Campbell and Bartlett had Wilson in mind.

Youth Sticking Together showed plenty of pride; They set a new record for game played inside!

Angell was honoured as coach of the year!

Ice hockey action sees kids with great pep; Hodgson helps referee house teams and rep.

Bortolotto and Paul provide leadership strong, With Creighton, Borelli, Klymchuk, and Long.

Zuccaro aids youngsters to lace on a boot, With Kozubal, Taylor, Myhrer and Groot.

Boulton and Baird will help players to learn; For Sommerfeld’s guidance do referees turn.

McDougall and Cashmore saw field lacrosse grow; With championship medals, Raiders did glow.

Magnan and Mousseau for Terris hit mark, With Parker, Chicqueen, Diplock and Clark.

With Silvertip Midgets, Dubyna’s in sight; For Junior B Bucs, coaching is Knight.

Levesques as the owners could give a big smile; New dressing room project was finished in style.

Now Merriman, Kang, and Glennie as well, Are VIU coaches, their players will tell.

As host of provincials were Mariners spurred; Kostering, Cato, helped men’s team take third.

Giles was the captain for team junior B; For junior A players, Fleming wore ‘C.’ Struggles all year put the team to the test, Though Shires and Mickelson gave it their best.

Games played at Beban attract a large crowd; Usually our Clippers will make the fans proud.

Vandekamp’s coaching will give players spark, Boosting the team above .500 mark.

For men in Div. 1, the outlook is fresh; Coach Valentim’s hoping his players will mesh.

With Newlands, Mehrassa, Escobar, Greig, United should challenge for top of the league!

At senior B level, Swanson was boss; Playoffs were ended by overtime loss.

Maughan and his players then quickly perked up, Receiving a berth at the Presidents Cup!

On Taylor, Brosseau, who take the team higher, On Argue in net, and captain who’s Prier.

On Rempal and Brauer, with talent displayed; On Kovacs as well, acquired by trade.

ootball Nanaimo has Faickney in charge; FRasmussen Renton and Strutt are directors at large. and Fletcher keep players in sight,

For senior A Timbermen, playoffs were missed, But future is bright, coach Toth will insist.

When Nicholson’s trading sent Ranger away, Bremner and Brebber stepped up with their play!

Brydges and Falk are in old timers’ league; Edwards and Monk never show their fatigue.

With Robillard reffing, the players don’t squawk, But Gold’s sudden death was a terrible shock.

As Redmen won title, coach Roden could cheer; Passing for touchdown was Lyle to Severe.

Borserio, Vos, Odynsky were key; Linebacker Schulz was the game MVP.

ow back in the summer when weather was hot, NYouth Fields were all busy with balls hit and caught. teams in fastball had Cawthorne set tone;

soccer fields now, where many teams swarm; TFirstoGirls showed their talent on U16 Storm. on the Island, then second in B.C.,

Coach Reid and coach Whiting had reason for glee.

Bulldogs from Barsby are champions too, In double-A playoffs they really came through.

Taylor with Rainey and Parker did play; Conversion by Vollet made Stevenson’s day!

Softball for women saw Wells at the plate; Johnson and Nichol with fastpitch relate.

Coach Delaronde helped Diamonds to shine; Murray and Rickson with Breakers did fine.

NDSS Islanders went on a roll, With Docherty coaching, and Higgins in goal.

The underdog girls created surprise; Provincials resulted in bronze medal prize!

Raiders this year seemed to be on a roll, But finished with loss at Canadian Bowl.

Abassi as owner has reason to frown, As Blokker from coaching is now stepping down.

On senior men’s fastball, Belton kept eye; Playoffs saw Wheatsheaf, Palladian vie.

Palladian won, with Peters on mound; MVP Lucas of Wheatsheaf was crowned.

U21 Highlanders captured a cup; To Stefanek players like Roberts look up.

Youth teams comprise Harbour City FC; Both Johnson and Saywell will quickly agree.

At Pioneer Park, there’s rugby for kicks; Youth teams are guided by Ann and by Wicks.

Men’s team of Hornets are easy to spot, Featuring Hancock, Marshall, and Scott.

Of fields at McGirr, Tellman will speak; Larsen and Woods helped slo-pitch to peak.

Serauxmen had baseball, and Leaf was in view; Domino headed the umpiring crew.

With Largue, Bihari, Taylor and Wright.

Petersen’s women ran leagues of their own.

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Premier league Pirates to playoffs did aim, But lost in a heartbreaking championship game.

Arabsky and Rogers as hitters were neat; Skingle and Geary threw pitches with heat.

McWhinnie in gym ensures basketballs bounce, As Mariner women will quickly announce.

New coach Kuzminski the men’s team condones, With national title for Olsen and Jones!

Anjarwalla and Hatchwell of birdies can dream; Valliere earned a berth on the Summer Games team.

Both Ashbee and Bishop had titles to name; Harper was added to golf hall of fame!

Coaching the juniors, Inch could be proud Of players like Goodall, Page and McLeod.

Burgmann as pitcher had cause to rejoice: Though young, he was picked as a Team B.C. choice.

Barfoot and Mjaaland will drive to the hoop; Hiemstra gets players for Friday night group.

Our NBA league, Barraquais oversees; Teams take the court, then Tang referees!

Hill gets some birdies, MacDonald does too; Murray and Hughes enjoy Winchelsea View.

Morris and Symbaluk drive the ball far; My score always indicates well over par!

Mariner batters the baseball did poke; Blundell handled coaching for Russell and Polk.

Senior men’s team was the Coal Miners crew, With Vickers and Ballance, the manager true.

Gillies and Johnson helped kids on the court; Letham with Nicks and McRae gave support.

Lennox and Brown, and Clouthier were names, Competing with others at World Masters Games!

et’s dive into water where swimming’s a sport; LDougan Sanderson, Younk, with Ebbtides cavort. with Scott and Webb form a link;

ow turning to games that are played on a court, NSquash Wallyball action does Kossey support. club has Hardie, and Birks as the pro;

sports feature targets, MacLellan does know; STrapome Baldassi, McFarlane, put arrows to bow. shooting prowess, Gilmour can claim, With Wheatcroft and Robins at club fish and game.

McGonigle, Der, White Rapids do rule; Johnson has Saunders to coach in the pool.

For Kossey and Goodman the cheering was loud, With Walker and Johnson, Yates and MacLeod.

A badminton birdie McGuire can smash, With Lewis and Binns, Wong and Ramash.

Coach of year honour now Walker can view; National silver was garnered by Liew.

Bowling has Haggerty, Johnson and Park; Players at Splitsville say 10-pin’s a lark.

Anglin and Sorensen went on a spree, Earning the title of best in B.C.!

Riptides have Flood who will tell what to do, For Houghton and Crane, and also de Leeuw.

Swimming is Assen, Todd and Munro; Some polo in water Cioban can show;

At Westwood the praises of tennis are sung; Coaches are Fox, Newsome and Yung.

Shahi and Jenkins at Bowen do serve; Fujiki and Walmsley can rally with verve.

Bowling at five-pin sees Brittain right here; On alley at Brechin, Boudot is in gear.

Eby and Theedom are youth bowlers keen; Burgmann as well, with medal was seen.

Rutherford, Forde, are rowers with drive, Hoping that plans for new boathouse will thrive.

Minor, Caron, out paddling go, With Antifave too, and coach who is Rowe.

Some prefer ping pong, or tennis on table; Players like Lawrence and Ford are quite able.

Pickleball action brings others some joy; At Oliver Woods you can learn from Savoy.

Mitchell says lawn is where bowlers should be; Sherry, Haddad, and Hagstrom agree.

Life membership honour for Gafka was clear, As Bowen Park club marked its 90th year!

The pleasures of sailing, McCallum will praise; Buchanan is fan of the dragon boat craze.

MacLennan and Maudie are seen on a yacht; Divers by White and by Richer are taught.

azanowski and Epp, and Harder will preach, KInside The pleasures of volleyball played on a beach. on a court, coach Rounis is bold;

rass hockey members use fields for their play; GUltimate Eby will happily show them the way. frisbee is Heydemann’s game;

Chisholm and Behn wish water to freeze, BAndutAsout Hawkes and her students come skating with ease. in the snow, above and beyond,

Mariner men are coach Avender’s pride, While volleyball women are guided by Hyde.

At high school this season, girls’ team from ND Won provincial title with Nieman, Behie!

Now golfing’s a sport that is played on the green, Where Anderson, Evans, and Jensen are seen.

Nanaimo has Davison, Wilson as pros; Moretti was proud as new clubhouse arose.

Gilchrist and Perras for cold weather brace; Skiers with Trimmer on Washington race.

Hanna and Janssen on snowmobiles go; Blazers with Erickson cut through the snow.

Talent do Morben and Olsen both show.

Chahley as captain helped club team win gold.

Niamath says absence of cricket’s a shame.

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Wheelchair provincials Nanaimo did host, As Jensen and Tull could rightfully boast.

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Larsen for judo will make quite a mark, With Kruger, Fiandor, Davie and Clark.

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Nanaimo Gymnastics has Conway at work, Coaching for Walker, Hunter and Kirk.

Teghtmeyer and Richardson both won a gold, Bouncing and tumbling together with Mould.

Pilates has Robertson, Jakobsen, Merrett; Yoga is hot, but Carroll can bear it!

Heaslip lifts weights, and raises the bar; With fitness for seniors, McNeil is a star.

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ROBBIE Little Gypsy is a sweet and comical dog! She came to us when her owners could no longer care for her.

She is smaller than the photos seem, but she is a lot of dog! She will make an excellent agility partner as she is fast and agile. This little fence jumper bonds quickly with her people and is very easy to train. She will need an active home, and one that can provide her with the mental stimulation that her active brain craves. If you are looking for a dog to work with, consider Gypsy!

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We have learned that Daisy would prefer a home where she can be the only cat. Daisy would do best in an indoor/outdoor home as she gets a little stir crazy inside. She has a short low maintenance coat requiring occasional grooming, Daisy loves attention and cuddles as long as it’s on her terms. she may not be suitable with small children.

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Special O action will Taylor endorse; MacLean and O’Connell like riding a horse.

Godfrey and Wilson set bicycling pace; Davidson, Johnson, at BMX race.

Thibault and Simms to cyclocross toast; Kona Kup action Nanaimo did host.

Motocross racing saw nationals here, With Meunzler, Lalonde, Ryan and Cyr. For mountain bike title, Smith did prevail; McGarrigle opened new Fine China trail. ut pounding the pavement, now what do I see: OThibodeau, Bastion Club runners much faster than me!

Trajan, of races are telling, With Palfery, Durkin, Davies and Gelling.

For Westwood Lake run, Oxland was set, Like Burkart, Serban, Drope and Burrett.

Pirozzini and Scott saw Challenge run grow; To Athens for running did Monaghan go!

Track club has Heisterman setting the tone; With Doughty, DeSchiffart, deGroot in the zone.

For Higgins and Clare did honours unfold; Race-walking Ramage won national gold! or VIU teams, Dunlop takes aim; FBevis, Alden and Kellow make fitness their game.

Cohen, and Malbon are teachers;

Hunter in gym oversees from new bleachers!

Harding, Samborski, MacDonald come through, Guiding the efforts of parks and rec crew.

In sports hall of fame, now Varro can beam, With Reid and with Carr, with Fuller and team.

A word on those people who bring us the sports; They watch all the games, and file their reports.

Aldrich and Ingram in Daily have say; Marshall for Clippers gives radio play.

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When you compete, it’s nice to have won, But games for the youngsters should always be fun.

So in amateur sport, let everyone play; To win at all costs can ruin the day.

No matter what sport, one rule is the same: Always play fair, whatever the game!

And try to remember that when you compete, Be humble in winning, show grace in defeat.

thorpe report Ian Thorpe Columnist

Give it your best, whatever you do, But always show class, good sportsmanship too.

And now I’ll exclaim to all readers in sight: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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