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Bekkers cleared on all charges from fatal crash BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A Nanaimo mother was cleared Friday of impaired and dangerous driving charges stemming from a December 2008 crash. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Douglas Halfyard found Clare Bekkers not guilty of two counts of impaired driving causing death, two counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm, two counts of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. “I’m just really glad it’s over,” said an emotional Bekkers. “I’d like to just go home.” The crash happened Dec. 22, 2008 at about 4:20 p.m. in the southbound lane of the Island Highway near the Cassidy Inn. Bekkers crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic, triggering a multi-car collision that killed her two sons and injured her two daughters. Halfyard found that while it was proven her manner of driving fell below the standard of a reasonable driver, and was objectively dangerous, he was not satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that her driving was a marked departure from the standard of a reasonable driver. He also found the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Bekkers’s ability to operate a vehicle was impaired by alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash. Her lawyer, Bert King, said the past three years have been horrendous for Bekkers. “She’s happy to have it over,” he said. “She’ll be grieving for the rest of her life.” Crown counsel Frank Dubenski said it’s too early to say if the Crown will appeal. “This was a tough case,” he said. “We knew that it was going to be an uphill battle.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Heather Knott listens as her husband David relives tense moments while rescuing a drowning man from heavy surf during their recent vacation in the Dominican Republic. CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

HOLIDAY HEROES Nanaimo couple part of dramatic rescue while on vacation in Dominican Republic BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

David Knott and his family travelled to the Dominican Republic to unwind, relax and enjoy the sunshine. Instead, Knott was called upon to summon all his search and rescue training to perform a daring ocean rescue and save the life of a fellow Canadian. On March 21, 12 days into a 14-day vacation in Puerto Plata, David, wife Heather,

son Liam, who turned 11 that day, and daughter Mikhayla, 13, decided to take an ATV adventure tour while their other daughter, Kathryn, 16, enjoyed some downtime poolside. “We’d gone for a dune buggy tour the week before and Liam saw the ATV tour come back with hardly any mud on them,” said David. “We were filthy after the dune buggies. Liam said he wanted to try the ATVs for his birthday.” Two-thirds of the way through their

tour, the group stopped at the edge of a boardwalk near a remote beach. That’s when the cry for help came. David said a Spanish-speaking tour guide from another group approached his tour waving his arms and yelling excitedly. He knew something was wrong. The group ran to the beach and spotted a man caught between the surging breakers to the right and “quite a distance” from shore. ◆ See ‘RESCUER’S’ ‘ /5

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The federal Conservative government calls it a growth budget, while opposition parties call it a mean-spirited document that will saddle future generations with economic difficulties and create hardship for people searching for work. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, dressed in his customary green tie reserved for budget announcements, provided details of the highly anticipated 500-page document from the House of Commons Thursday. Cuts of $5.2 billion over three years from the government’s $250 billion in discretionary spending will set the country on a course to balance the books by 2015 with a $3-billion surplus by 2016. Not coincidentally, 2015 is an election year. “It’s a long-term perspective on job growth and long-term prosperity,” said James Lunney, Conservative MP for NanaimoAlberni. “It’s the responsible thing to do because at the end of the day, somebody has to pay because there is no free ride and we’re determined to get there without raising taxes.” Lunney said there is plenty of investment that could benefit Nanaimo, including $105 million over two years for forestry innovation, previously announced $5.2 billion over 30 years for Coast Guard replacement ships and helicopters, and $10.5 million in fisheries science. Incentives for post-secondary apprenticeships will also provide $4,000 in grants for tools, travel and tuition for people entering the trades. “We’re trying to encourage people to enter the trades through institutions like VIU and programs like this will help fill those worker shortages,” said Lunney. First Nations across the country will receive $275 million over three years for improved education on reserves, an additional $330 million over three years to improve potable water on reserves, and $27 million for urban aboriginal strategies.

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that continued investment in health care it makes us worried that provinces will be driven into the direction of privatization.” Crowder also expressed concern over the move to increase Old Age Security eligibility from 65 years to 67 years, which will take effect April 1, 2023. Lunney said that change was made to reflect modern life expectations. When OAS was introduced in the 1970s, females were expected to live to 76 years while men were expected to live to 69 years. Today, women on average live to 83, while men live to 79. “Also, back in the 1970s, we had seven workers for every retiree,” said Lunney. “Currently it’s four workers per retiree and in 2030 it will be two if we don’t make any changes.” Steve Beasley, executive director of the Vancouver Island University Students Union, said the budget is pushing responsibility onto future generations. “It’s a terrible budget,” said Beasley. “It doesn’t put people back to work and for young people coming out of post-secondary education with thousands in student loans to pay off, there is an extra burden because they have to pay those loans off over 10 or 20 years and there is no work to enter into. It’s an antijob budget. It’s great to balance the budget but not at the expense of jobs.” In all, about 19,200 public service jobs are expected to be cut. About 7,000 of those will be through attrition while the balance will mostly be in the backoffices of Ottawa departments. There are about 283,000 public service jobs across the country. “We have to pay the bills is the bottom line and with modern technology there are more online services, there is information that is more readily available online and people are accessing it there,” said Lunney. “There is a lot of redundancy in old procedures in terms of the number of people who sign off on things. Every once in a while you have to hit the refresh button.”

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Firefighters required during power outage Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews responded to two commercial buildings during a power outage in downtown Nanaimo Thursday. The calls came moments apart shortly after a section of downtown, bordered by Campbell and Pine

streets and Esplanade, lost power at 1:08 p.m. Both calls were for overheated wiring in heating, ventilation and air conditioning units. The first was on the roof of a building at 219 Selby St. and the second was in the Dunsmuir building on the

corner of Dunsmuir and Albert streets. The Dunsmuir building was evacuated as firefighters cleared smoke from its interior. No one was injured in either incident. “I wouldn’t call them fires, but overheating

events,� said Ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue investigator. Mond noted there was a power outage in both cases, which might have contributed to the problem. Ted Olynyk, B.C. Hydro spokesman, said a crew contracting to B.C. Hydro was working in the area when the power outage occurred, but what

caused the wiring to overheat is still being determined. “The contractor was was doing some work and ran into some problems,� Olynyk said. “As a result one phase of the threephase line was lost. That may have caused or contributed to the problem.� Power was restored to the area at 3:25 p.m.

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Rescuer’s police, SAR training valuable ◆ From /1 As the group focused on that man, David scanned the rest of the beach. About 300 yards in the other direction, David and Heather spotted another person, this time further out between the fourth and fifth set of breakers. “We saw one breaker crash over him and it was evident he was struggling,” said David. “Then we saw another breaker go over him and he didn’t come up. Then we spotted him floating.” David volunteered with Nanaimo Search and Rescue for nine years and is currently an auxiliary RCMP member in Nanaimo, which requires him to undergo extensive police training. He works at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment as a police services employee. All of his training, including swift water rescue, came flooding back, and David and Heather dashed to help the listless second victim. “I knew I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t try to do something,” said David. “I looked at Heather and said ‘I have to go.’” Heather, who also has SAR training, went to higher ground to guide her husband through the crashing breakers. An off-shore storm was approaching, and the riptide in

the water was gaining strength. The breakers were relentless. “I knew he knew what he was doing,” said Heather of David. “There wasn’t any panic. I was just waiting for the moment when David was able to see the guy, to make contact.” With waves crashing over him, David reached the victim and called out to him. There was no response. F i n a l l y, D a v i d grabbed him by his shirt and guided him back to shore, where it took several people to carry the listless man to a safe place on the beach. He was breathing and semi-conscious, so David prevented anyone from administering CPR. “I’ve never seen that much water come out somebody’s nose and mouth,” he said. “He was gurgling a lot, but he was conscious.” No medical help came. Miguel, who David estimates to be in his 20s, was taken to hospital and released two days later just prior to his flight home March 23. The first man found to be in trouble in the breakers closer to shore, was released from hospital later the same day. According to their friend Stephanie Duval, who was at the scene, both recovered fully from their misadventure.

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said David. “He was in shock. I told him, ‘I haven’t done all of this work to let you die’. In all my time with the police and SAR, I’d never been in a position like that, to save someone’s life.” The Knotts say they hope to speak with Miguel when he’s ready. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Rural areas to share in economic development

Nanaimo’s rural neighbours will benefit from the city’s renewed efforts at economic development. The Re gional District of Nanaimo recently agreed to a 10-year deal with the Nanaimo Economic Development Corpo-

ration to include Electoral Areas A, B and C in the development of a broad regional economic development service. “The NEDC board of directors and staff are excited to be granted this opportunity to expand our product offering as

we work to market Nanaimo and our surrounding areas globally to investors, entrepreneurs, visitors and students as the preferred travel destination and business location,” said Susan Cudahy, CEO of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, in a

press release. The agreement forms part of a larger commitment between the regional district and its municipal partners on not only economic development, but also the Regional Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program.

The RDN has approved a separate economic development function in its northern communities, to provide support for economic development initiatives in the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach and Electoral Areas E, F, G and H.

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Students aim to grow green wall S Wellington Secondary School students Larissa Whitehead, left, Lauren Mitchell and Kieryn Matthews with John Mandziuk, teacher, have the workings of an aquaponics system explained to them by Dan Fox, fisheries and aquaculture technician at Vancouver Island University Thursday. The students are learning about the systems so they can build one at their school.

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as well as project leader on the aquaponics project, said she took over the idea of establishing a green wall from another student, who started researching it last year. The project has morphed from a large wall at the front of the school to a smaller wall in the inner courtyard with an aquaponics system attached. Matthews liked the idea of adding the fish tank because the system uses less energy and water than growing plants the traditional way, acts as a natural insulator for the wall to reduce heating and cooling costs, and is a solution to space challenges, as the world is running out of horizontal spaces to grow enough food to sustain everyone. “I like the idea of doing this at a high school where we can learn about sustainability,” she said. “There’s been lots of community gardens, but this is definitely a step above.” Students need about $2,000 for the first phase of the system, which includes a 600-gallon tank, a pump, the wall panel

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and the fish – they plan to start off with tilapia, but hope to obtain a licence down the road to raise trout. The plants – local sedums gathered from the gardens of students and teachers – are under grow lamps at the back of a science class, said Matthews. “We know the pieces we need, we just need the money to get it,” she said. To that end, Matthews has been furiously writing grant applications and plans to make presentations to community groups – a presentation to the Departure Bay Neighbourhood Association garnered $100 for her cause. Once the system is established, Mandziuk hopes to add more panels over time and grow food-bearing

plants, such as strawberries. He said aquaponics is an efficient way to grow plants and care for fish at the same time. A bacteria converts the fish waste to fertilizer before pumping it to the top of the green wall and as the water filters down the wall, the plants clean the water before it goes back in the fish tank. Mandziuk said the whole process uses 90 per cent less water than normal agricultural methods, doesn’t deplete soil because no soil is used and because the water is constantly flowing, plants are never without it. “Fish fertilizer is one of the best fertilizers out there,” he said. The project gives students a reason

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Criticism part of communityy Some days Nanaimo could be a brighter place – and it’s not just the weather. Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation CEO Susan Cudahy told city council she wants to encourage residents to be more positive about the city they live in as her organization sets out to change Nanaimo’s image and elevate it to become tops on the Island. Nanaimo boasts some amazing advantages to its Island neighbours – outdoor recreation, POINTING and the harbourparkland OUT flaws front walkway are all regular and issues stops for tourists and visiis necessary tors – that should be celfor problems ebrated. But Nanaimo also has to get solved. serious issues to address – child poverty and the growing infrastructure deficit spring readily to mind – which can’t be solved by simply pretending everything is sunshine and daisies. Any good government, institution or group benefits by constructive criticism which offers solutions to identified problems. People point out issues to address and identify potential solutions, while government responds by implementing those ideas or finding others. Encouraging a city’s residents to be part of that problem-solving process can also be looked at as a positive aspect of the community, by showing how residents are engaged and willing to donate time, energy and ideas to civic causes. For criticism to work, it must be constructive. Tearing down the city and ideas expressed by its residents without offering any solutions does nothing to move the city forward, nor solve problems faced by its residents. Positivity and civic pride have their place. But every city also faces challenges from time to time – how it reacts and responds to those challenges is what makes a community worth living in.

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L112, a three-year old female whale would be saddening in any killer whale from the endangered situation, but the L-pod, which L-pod that resides in the waters summers in Georgia Strait, is of Georgia and Juan de Fuca already in dire straits. straits, washed ashore on Feb. 11 With only about 80 whales left near Long Beach, Wash. in the pod, it is listed as endanThe massive blunt trauma to gered under Canada’s Species the whale’s head and body were at Risk Act as well as the U.S.’s evident. She had a patch of Endangered Species Act. Under both of those acts, skin torn from her, and a prothe government is fuse amount of blood required to not only gushed from inside SATURDAY protect the whales her head. A necropsy BEAT themselves, but to found the marine ensure their critical mammal died from Toby Gorman habitat and food stocks extremely unusual Reporter p are protected as well. injuries, and experts That means ensuring believe L112 was killed they have enough food, by the pressure wave that water quality is of an underwater detohealthy, noise pollution nation, likely from a is minimized and that military exercise that human activity does was taking place in not interfere with the the waters south of ability of the whales to Victoria. American and Canadian navies were under- survive. Detonating underwater explogoing exercises in the area at the sives and testing mid-frequency time, though not together. sonar in the exact place where Canada’s HMCS Ottawa was the whales are known to be believed to be performing midundermines protections put in frequency active sonar in the place by both countries’ protecarea despite the presence of tion acts, but military protocols killer whales in the area, but don’t apply, and those in themour navy denies any interferselves are woefully inadequate. ence with killer whales. The What makes this tragedy worse American angle is more sinister. One expert believes the explosion is that L112 was one of the key females expected to help bolster derived from one of 96 explosive the pod’s population. Experts are devices the U.S. navy deployed also worried that she wasn’t the in 2011, similar underwater detoexplosion’s only victim, and that nations that are known to have killed 38 seals in 2011. Those anithe pod sustained further casualmals suffered similar injuries. ties that have yet to be discovered. We won’t know until July The needless death of the

when they return to local waters. If that’s the case, the outlook for L-pod is very bleak indeed. With increased shipping in the area, partly due to an increase in oil tankers, and other pressures that threaten the whales and their habitat, existence will be an uphill battle for these southern resident orcas. While environmental groups are working hard to keep government’s feet to the fire when it comes to following its own laws, it’s getting harder under Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. Recently, a coalition of environmental agencies called Ecojustice won a Federal Court of Appeal ruling that the federal government is legally obligated to protect killer whales and their habitat under SARA, instead of leaving it to political discretion under the Fisheries Act. But rumours were swirling that the federal budget would include amendments to the Fisheries Act and SARA that will let the government off the hook for protecting killer whales and their habitat. If you can’t win in court, change the laws. L112’s death is a sad reminder that instead of arguing in courtrooms or avoiding responsibility, that our government needs to get on with the business of protecting these animals, their food sources and their habitat before L-pod disappears altogether. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Council needs stronger policies, representation identified in the November 2008 MOU. Uplands was a hastily conceived afterthought when the Bowen Road and Townsite Road projects were downsized. Further consultation regarding a new location may have jeopardized funding. Apparently the province continues to control the Uplands agenda with little communication with the city. City council needs to have the interests of its residents as its first priority and work with the province accordingly. Consultation with the public means giving communities a real say in decisions and not just communication after the fact. The reasons for the selection of Uplands are outlined in an in-camera meeting memo in October 2010. Why was this done in-camera and why was there not a great deal of public

To the Editor, Re: Adjustments to housing surprise city, March 29. Most would agree that the Uplands supported housing project has been handled poorly. Yet there seems to be little effort to ensure that projects which have significant community and tax implications will be handled any better in the future. There are two areas that need improvement: the city’s working relationship with the province on controversial projects and the city’s approach to consultation with the public. Since the province provided the funding for Nanaimo’s social housing projects they were able to dictate a schedule of development which may have precluded public participation in the selection of the Uplands site. All other recent sites were

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discussion regarding the placement of low-barrier housing next door to the Island’s largest seniors’ facility? The rationale for the site is weak and subjective. Governments should not locate facilities to provide benefits to a few individuals or to create a perceived sense of political fairness. There should be an objective and rational process that includes community input and input from land use and real estate experts. So to avoid another ‘Uplands’ in the future, why not have a close look at the failings in the process and correct them with some new city policies that tighten up the rules for in-camera meetings and strengthen the way the city represents the interests of its residents with the province. Fred Kardel Nanaimo

Wireless in high schools cause for concerns To the Editor, Re: High schools to get wireless web access, March 24. There are concerns that wireless technology with electromagnetic frequencies may affect the reproductive systems of young developing children. How can the Nanaimo school district have ruled out any possible negative effects of wireless technology on children before making their decisions to implement something that has not been around long enough to determine effects? Are parents asking questions and doing their own due diligence? Lavonne Garnett Nanaimo

Suitability questions need to be addressed To the Editor, Re: Province names mediator ffor teachers’ bargaining, March 29. George Abbott recently announced the appointment

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clearly stated, in fact have ‘published opinions’ that prove bias, already have collected a paycheque from the employer, have given financial contributions to the ‘employer’ and this will make you the ‘most suitable’ mediator for a job that has been referred to throughout the province as one requiring the most skilled and impartial of persons to succeed. Is this the standard of ‘suitability’ that you want to be used to decide who will be the best chemistry, math or even kindergarten teacher? This is what happens when you take out ‘experience’ and replace it with ‘suitability’. If this does cause you some unease, be sure to contact your superintendents and administrators. These are the people that will be taking their orders from the Minister of Education on what ‘suitability’ will mean when hiring the teaching staff in the coming years. Wendy deGroot Nanaimo

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The Bowen project is so car-centred that it even fails to incorporate cycling lanes. As the March 15 editorial in the News Bulletin clearly articulated, this way of thinking only worsens the problem. As such, we are doomed to continue to be car reliant, suffer rapidly rising property taxes, more air pollution, reduced provincial funding, reduced health outcomes and more. Some will reply that there are wide sidewalks being built on the Bowen project, and that bicycles should go there. This does three things: It makes life far more dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians (witness the recent death of a cyclist who collided with a pedestrian). Second, it sends the signal that cars are more important than are bicycles. Third, it makes life easier for car traffic. If we are to take

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Elaine Lyster April 21, 1946 to March 23, 2012 Elaine passed away peacefully from cancer at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with family and friends at her side. She was known for her compassionate, caring and creative ways, and will be greatly missed by her husband of 42 years, family and friends. In lieu of flowers, fl donations can be made in Elaine’s honour to the BC Cancer Society. A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held in Nanaimo at the First Baptist Church on Waddington Road, Saturday April 7, 2012 at 1:30pm.

MAYES, Connie Joyce April 30 1919 - March 26 2012

Connie passed away unexpectedly in N.R.G.H. She was raised in Winnipeg Manitoba, residing in Nanaimo for the last 52 years. At our Sunday school picnics growing up, no one could bang a nail in a log faster than Connie & she always got the blue ribbon for the best apple pies!! Our house was always full of love and laughter and kids and everyone were always welcome at the Sunday dinners. She never judged anyone and everyone who knew her loved her. She loved her flower gardens and her birds & each one had a special name including “Rogie” the squirrel. Connie was especially proud of her 7 children that she raised single handedly. Leaving behind are her beloved children, sons: Gord, Barry (Louise), Tom; daughters: Diane (Barry), Lorraine (Larry), Joann & Shirley & a multitude of adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the S.P.C.A. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Carr & staff at N.R.G.H. God looked around his garden, and he found an empty place, and then he looked down upon earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew that you were in pain, he knew that you would never get well on this earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace Be Thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

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STEWART, DOUGLAS EDWARD July 10, 1940 - March 26, 2012

Douglas passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 26th. He was predeceased by his daughter Ingrid Marie, brother Kenneth Larson and will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gerd (June) Stewart, his children Troy, Tim and Kristen (Pete), his brothers Raymond (Helen), Dan and sisters Terry (John), Donna and Marie, grandchildren Savanna, Raya, Teagan and Ben, as well as many other family members and friends. He was raised in Harewood, lived in Cilaire, Cayman Islands, California and eventually moved back to Nanaimo which he always called home. Wherever he lived he was always close to the ocean, one of his many passions in life. The Stewart family would like to send out a special thanks to all the staff at the Rehabilitation and physiotherapy departments at the NRGH for their amazing care. In lieu of flflowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. A Celebration of his life will be held on April 2, 2012 from 3pm until 6pm at the Nanaimo Yacht Club located at 400 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo. As we all know Doug always loved a joke, so we invite everyone to come and share a joke or a story. Please take a moment and look out upon the ocean and remember his life!

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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

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.

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GURDY`S Housecleaning! Excellent References please phone 2507581675 or leave message

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CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $30 service call for home or office. Mobile Certified Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187.

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HAIRSTYLIST on WHEELS. Seniors - men & women; I visit your home. Lil (250)585-6935.

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U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

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1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584). FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

TILE, HARDWOOD, laminate & baseboard installations. Reliable service, amazing results. Insured, Bonded, WCB. (250)734-1037

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

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ALL MANNER Home Repairs, New Construction, Reno’s, Framing, Sheds, Decks, Fencing. Great rates & Refs. Call Derrick (250)816-8646

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

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411

BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

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BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Soffits, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601

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FENCING, SUNDECK lumber, siding, timbers. Sold wholesale to the public. Delivery also avail. Ph: (250)754-2276 Fax: (250)754-1754 www. mikegogocedarproducts.ca

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PETS AND LIVESTOCK

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A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

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See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646 www.westcoastfountains.ca

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. HUBCITY MOVERS & Rubbish Disposal: 2 men w/cube van. $75p/hr. (250)753-0112

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

OAK LAMINATE single pedestal computer desk, hutch & ďŹ ling cabinet, $95. Call 250758-1092.

C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Apr 1, 2012. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812.

QUEEN SIZE solid pine bed frame w/slats (painted white) w/Sealy posturepedic mattress, good clean cond. $75 Fairwinds area. (250)619-0652

Spay & Neuter Until April 30/12

TEAK WOOD sofa, 77�x33�, seats 3, has 6� cushioning, attractive design, $80. Call 250758-9729.

FREE RECLINER. Please call (250)754-9194.

WHIRLPOOL, WHITE heavy duty dryer, exc. cond, 4 cycle, 3 temp, $99. 250-751-5257.

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12 DVD movies, 6 Karaoke, all $20. Call 250-753-0744.

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14� BOYS’ Bike, booster car seat, child’s table lamp, 2 chairs.ALL $85. 250-751-2954

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

PLUMBING

4 DINING room chairs and table $70. Call (250)753-4701.

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

ANTIQUE MEDICINE cabinet, $45. Quality diving mask & snorkel, $49. 250-753-3588.

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.

PETS

BRIGG’S STRATTON gas lawn mower, used 1x, $99. Call 250-754-0709.

GARAGE SALES

PET CARE SERVICES

GOLF CART- $18. 63 assorted clubs, all clean, $60. (250)758-3410.

CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 310.3535

GRAVITY OUTDOOR lounge chairs (2) (Home Sense) like new. $80 for the pair, obo. 1 (250)754-0174 KITCHENAID MIXER. Professional model, never used. $99. 250-756-4190. LARGE BBQ with side burner, Coleman propane $50. Miter saw, $49. Call (250)758-2786.

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VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE ONLY $500 * Perfect working order * 9 selections (perfect for candy bars, chips, etc.) * Programmable * Comes with manual * Accepts quarters, nickels and dimes * 2 shelves for storage * Measures 65� high, 28� deep, 26� wide Call Kim, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5pm (250) 746-4451 ext. 223

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APARTMENT/CONDO 1681 BOUNDARY Ave. New Management. 2 bdrm unit. Avail Immed & May 1. Senior discount. Hot water included, balconies, elevator, controlled entrance, coin-op laundry, storage & parking. Call Mgr at 250-618-4510. 1bdrm +den, Schooner Cove, $800/mo. Underground parking, gas FP, N/S. near Marina. Avail. immed 250-714-1886.

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WE BUY HOUSES SMART MOVE CLEARANCE CENTRE 1610 NORTHFIELD ROAD, NANAIMO Tues, Wed, Thurs Apr 3, 4 & 5 10am-3pm. Lots of new items! Come down & see our store!

ACROSS 1. Pina drink 7. Belongs to him 10. Dashed at top speed 12. Horizontal fence bar 13. Poisonous gas COCI2 14. NW Israli city 15. A contest of speed 16. ___ and ends 17. Dekaliter 18. First Chinese dynasty 19. Culture medium 21. Indicates near 22. Roadster 27. Rhode Island 28. Plug modifier 33. Delaware 34. More cheerful

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5. Home of a wild animal 6. Sweetened lemon drink 7. Queen Charlotte Is. Indians 8. Int’l. Inst. of Forensic Studies 9. Patti Hearst’s captors 10. CT 06330 11. Bones of the fingers or toes 12. 1/2 diameter (pl) 14. Care for the dying 17. 1776 female descendant org. 18. Br. god of the wild hunt 20. Divulge secrets 23. Corner bed support 24. 2nd largest lake in Europe 25. We 26. Spasmodic contraction

29. Foster song __ Susannah 30. Many not ands 31. Matured fruit 32. Announce 35. British Air Aces 36. Moss genus larger than Bryum 38. Fossilized tree resin 40. About aviation 41. Close violently 42. Master photographer Jacob 43. Spanish mister 44. Previously held 45. A lyric poem 46. Manpower 47. __ Lilly, drug company

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RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, UPPER

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1695 BOUNDARY- 2 bdrms, $700 includes cable/internet. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1631 MEREDITH- 4 bdrms, $1295. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com NANAIMO (Jinglepot)4 bdrm, 2 bath executive home, ocean view, 5 acres, 6 appls, two decks. NP/NS. Avail Now. $1600. Refs. 250-585-4776. $750. 1-BDRM country living. Lake & mountain views. Laundry. Pets ok. 250-753-1200. HAMMOND BAY- sxs duplex, 2 bdrms/bath up, 1 bdrm, rec room, bath down, F/S, W/D hookup, quiet, clean, close to schools, NS,NP. Avail immed. $995 mo. 250-758-4871. NANAIMODOWNTOWN character bright, private 1 bdrm house, ocean view, W/D, fenced yard/prking. NS/NP. $760 + utils. 250-753-9365. NANAIMO- (Rock City Rd) 3 bdrm upper, 1/4 acre, 1 block from school & transit, well kept home. $1100. Karen, 1(604)791-1941. NANAIMOSOUTH End. Sunny 1000 sq ft 2 bdrm. Full bath. 2 appls, lrg deck. REF’S REQ’D. 40% hydro. $775./mo. 1 (778)883-8703. Avail. now. S. NANAIMO. 3 bdrm, fenced yard. W/D. $1150./mo. April 15th or May 1st. (250)7584348 or (250)248-7072.

C. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm suite, new bath and carpets, insuite lndry & storage room, N/S, N/P, close to bus, $850 + utils, 778-866-8251, 250-378-2151.

2000 KUSTOM KOACH 26’ 5th Wheel Ready to roll, in great shape. Has slide room, big awning, oak cabinets, tons of storage, big fridge & stove, ducted heat & A/C. High quality unit with rubber roof & fiberglass body. $11,995 OBO, 250 466 4156 Bill

2-BDRM APT. in community bldg. 3 appliances, parking, $975./mo+ utils. N/S. VIU area Common bike & music room, laundry, workshop. May 1st. Ref’s req’d. (250)758-1305. 2BDRM NEW apt, 2bath, LR, FR, $1200, utils incl. 2bdrm bsmnt suite, close to VIU, $800 incls utils. N/S, N/P.(250)619-1254/754-3769 2 Bdrm, North Nanaimo, quiet top 4th flr crnr unit, F/S, W/D N/S, hot water incl. $995/mth. April 250-751-9188 550 BRADLEY- 1 bdrm, $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BACHELOR $550/MO, incld’s Ocean views. N/P, N/S. 1yr lease. Mature building. 1 (250)716-6361 Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.

HOSPITAL AREA

250-754-2936 Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086. NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO DOWNTOWN. 2 bdrm. Ocean view, senior friendly, beautifully finished, secure parking, 6 appls, laundry room. Ref’s & lease req’d. NS/NP. $1075./mo. 250-5918886. N. NANAIMO: Quiet roomy updated 1 bdrm condo, close to shopping, bus route. Overlooking forest $675 NS/NP, ref’s/lease. (250)245-0576

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DEPARTURE BAY area. 3bdrm duplex, covered carport, large yard, W/D. $1100. Avail Now. NP/NS. Call Karen at (250)619-1272. HOSPITAL, SPACIOUS, sideby-side w/bsmnt, 4bdrms, 2.5 baths, quiet cul-de-sac, near all amen’s. N/P 250-753-9854 NORTHFIELD RD- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls $1200+ utils. Refs. Available Apr 1. Call (250)756-2297. NORTH NANAIMO- reno’d 4 bdrms, 2 bath sxs, $1150. Fenced yard, pets ok. 4 appls. Apr 1. 1-250-598-6034.

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

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS CEDAR, TRAILER, 30 ft., very private on 1 1/2 acres near TCH. Lovely gardens, hot tub, patio, BBQ etc. $500 mo plus hydro. Call 250-245-0014.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

FOR rent April 15, 3 bedroom, upper unit townhouse, fireplace,

laundry, balcony, $850 per month + hydro, no pets. 250754-7185 or 250-616-3170. NANAIMO CENTRAL: 2 Bdrm Patio/Garden home in clean 55+ complex. Renovated, 7 appl, storage, tool shed, closed-in patio. Close to amenities including Bowen Park Seniors Complex N/S, N/P. References. $950/mo+ utilities. Diane, 250-619-6134.

TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

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HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305.

Renovated 1 & 2 Bdrms. New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet bldg w/ security cameras. Avail now and Apr. 1. From $675 + mo.

HAMMOND BAY- ocean view 3 bdrm+ den, 2 bath, priv yard, deck. $1650+utils. 250-7564680. http://rentnanaimo bc.shawwebspace.ca/

GUARANTEED INDEPENDENT Supportive living, elderly/semi-disabled. $1,000 inclusive. Safe, beautiful, Gogo Manor.250-754-7265

SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $500/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed. VIU. FURN priv exe room, $550 incl hydro, heat, lndry, cable, wifi, prkg, cleaning, patio. NS/NP. 250-741-9831.

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000 All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

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STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

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“We’re about developing players, exposure and opportunity…” he said. “Playing a 10-day tournament in high competition, obviously they’re going to benefit from that on the development side. On the exposure side, we think this is a great destination tournament for scouts.” He met with the commissioners of the junior A leagues from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Nanaimo this week. There was talk about rules and also about the Western Canada Cup tournament,

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Westerns gain momentum I Junior A hockey playoffs are still underway across the country, but the Nanaimo Clippers can concern themselves with next year’s playoffs. The B.C. Hockey League club hosted a press conference Thursday to promote next spring’s Western Canada Cup. The cup, a brand-new playoff format, will replace the Doyle Cup series. In 2013, for the first time, five junior A hockey teams will play off in a round robin tournament to determine Western Canada’s two representatives to nationals. “I think it’s going to attract so many people from around the Island, and they are going to be blown away by the hockey they are going to see,” said Kelly Hrudey, part owner of the Nanaimo Clippers. He said even though the participating teams might not have existing rivalries, players are conditioned to compete hard in big games. “Whether you’re familiar with your opponent or it’s somebody that you’ve never faced before, the energy gets going pretty quickly and it only takes one hit early in a game to get everybody involved,” Hrudey said. Canadian Junior A Hockey League chairman Kirk Lamb said he likes the Western Canada Cup format because it creates a showcase event for a community, and also a showcase for junior A.

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including the cup itself. “We are confident we’ll have a nice trophy to represent the prestige of our leagues,” said Kim Davis, commissioner of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The CJHL also plans to announce a title sponsor of the event later this spring. Graham Calder, chairman of the WCC host committee, said he has filled key positions on the committee and will begin reaching out to volunteers as the 2012-13 season approaches. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

QQuickfacts ◆ WESTERN CANADA Cup junior A hockey tournament will be held April 26-May 5, 2013. ◆ FIVE TEAMS will play in the tourney, with two advancing to nationals. ◆ NANAIMO CLIPPERS will face playoff champions from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

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Clippers plan to be worthy competitors Four of the teams in the Western Canada Cup will be champions. So the Nanaimo Clippers want to ensure they won’t seem out of place at their own tournament. The Clippers failed to qualify for the B.C. Hockey League playoffs this year, but Kirk Lamb, chairman of the Canadian Junior A Hockey League, said he isn’t concerned about that. “The Clippers have a history of success. They have a good coaching staff and they’ve got a great organization, a great community to draw players to,” he said. “This is a proud organization and they’ll step up to the plate, on the ice and off the ice.” Ken Wagner, owner of the Nanaimo Clippers, said the whole organization will take responsibility in making sure the team is competitive in 2012-13. He said any host team of a tourney like the WCC wants to avoid losing in the first round of the playoffs and sittling idle for weeks. Kelly Hrudey, the team’s part owner, said he met with Wagner and coach Mike Vandekamp on Thursday and feels “really comfortable” with the direction the Clippers are headed. “We really expect and we’re going to demand that we’re going to have a great team next year. It’s imperative,” Hrudey said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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VIBI Mariners will try to be dinosaur-deniers at ballpark The Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners have a clearer picture of their ball club after the first

week of the season. “T here’s good things there, for sure,” said Jordan Blundell, VIBI manager.

“And we’re aware of some of the things we need to continue to get better at.” VIBI hosts the Univer-

sity of Calgary Dinos today (March 31) at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and again Sunday at 11 a.m. at Serauxmen Stadium.

Spring brings track and field Last weekend’s and the highest probrief taste of sunficiency in track and shine was a welcome field, race walking, reminder that hoperoad running, marafully warmer and thon and cross coundrier weather isn’t try running in B.C.. too far away. CerThe number of tainly the spring national and intersports leagues are nationally successful anxious to get underathletes produced by way. Ball teams have NDTFC is certainly been formed, lacrosse impressive. Among is gearing them are up and Olympic THORPE spring javelin football thrower REPORT has kicked Phil Olsen Ian Thorpe off. And and runColumnist among ner Angela the other Chalmers sports – both now beginning members at this of the time of Nanaimo year, track Sports Hall and field is of Fame. now holdOthers of ing registration for note include discus its spring and sumthrower Jade Richmer season. ardson, high jumpers Since being foundMichael Mason and ing back in 1960, the Paul Little, runners Nanaimo and DisKevin Friesen and trict Track and Field Steve Osaduik and Club has provided race walker Karen thousands of local Foan. athletes the opportuBut the local track nity to train, compete club is not just for and enjoy themselves. elite athletes and Affiliated with B.C. the club’s stated phiAthletics and Athletlosophy is that all ics Canada, the stated members will receive purpose of the club is equal opportunity for to promote, encourtraining and competiage and develop the tion. widest participation ◆ See ‘ATHLETES’ /27

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â—† From /26 Recent research is pointed to which states that track and field develops the fundamental skills required for all landbased sports such as soccer, hockey, lacrosse, football and basketball. Without these fundamental skills athletes will never be able to reach their full potential. But more important, track and field is fun. Running, jumping and throwing are simply fun activities. Home base for the track club is the beautiful Rotary Bowl, located behind Nanaimo District Secondary School. It is a first-class track and field facility which boasts a newly re-surfaced track. Heading up the track club this season is president Tyler Heisterman, assisted by secretary Sue DeSchiffart and treasurer Danni Wat-

son. Past president is Al Johnston, while James Mitchell looks after club statistics, Sherri Clare is the parent liaison and Tracy Higgins the club’s meet administrator. Wanda Kosak is registrar. The spring and summer competitive track and field season officially began this past Tuesday, with practices now being held each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Competitive training ages are from nine (as of Dec. 31 of the current year) to 35 and older. Registration for new members is being held at the Rotary Bowl clubhouse on any practice night. Younger athletes six to eight are also welcome to register with NDTFC for noncompetitive training. The Track Rascals program for the

younger members begins April 17 and provides an introduction to basic skills, with practices set for Tuesday and Thursday nights. For the older competitive athletes, qualified coaches will prepare them for upcoming meets. The first of those will be in Sidney on April 21-22. With a solid executive in place, knowledgeable coaches, a top-notch facility and an impressive strategic plan in place, the Nanaimo and District Track and Field Club is a real success story in our sporting community. For more information on the club, call 250-754-1039. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. â—† Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

â—† March 31 - Canadian College Baseball Conference. Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners vs. Calgary Dinos. Serauxmen Stadium, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. â—† March 31 - B.C. Rugby Union Province League 1. Nanaimo Hornets vs. Langley. May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, 2:30 p.m. â—† April 1 - Canadian College Baseball Conference. VIBI vs. Calgary. Serauxmen Stadium, 11 a.m.

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