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A pregnant woman survived being dragged by a car, thanks in part to witnesses who blocked the driver’s path. The incident happened in

Nanaimo Saturday shortly before 4:30 p.m., when police received a 911 call that a woman was being dragged by a vehicle down Bruce Avenue in the Harewood area. The 27-year-old woman was dragged for nearly a kilometre before a man and his two sons fol-

lowing the car were able to pull their pickup in front of the car to block its path. “The reason it took so long for them to stop the car was there was oncoming traffic and they had to wait for it to clear before they could pull around in front

it,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. O’Brien said the incident was part of a domestic dispute that started earlier in the day. The woman was trying to get out of the passenger door of the car as it was moving, but was

unable to get free because the driver was allegedly holding onto her hair. The witnesses, who asked police to withhold their identities, told police the woman was dragged at speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h. ◆ See ‘PASSENGER’ /6

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The escape of a Nanaimo Regional Correctional Centre inmate is raising questions about the effectiveness of the current prisoner-to-guard ratio policy established by B.C. Corrections for inmates that leave the correction facility. Howard O’Soup, 34, gave a guard the slip March 29 while attending a treatment meeting at around 7 p.m. The meeting, the nature of which was not released, was held at a location away from the prison. The lone guard, responsible for overseeing O’Soup and several other inmates, was monitoring two exits in the building when he noticed O’Soup was no longer present. Situations like that, says Dean Purdy, chairman of corrections and sheriff services with the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, is why the union has called on the government to have at least two guards monitoring prisoners when off-site. ◆ See ‘GUARDS’ /6

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Investment through ICBC’s road improvement program made Nanaimo roads a safer place to drive, bike or walk last year. The provincial insurer provided $220,000 for Nanaimo road projects that included: rail crossing improvements at Dorman Road and Highway 19A; new four-way stops at Seventh Street and Howard Avenue; new four-way stops at Seventh Street and Park Avenue; installation of a traffic signal at Northfield and Boxwood roads; stop sign upgrades throughout the city; an advanced southbound left turn signal at Highway 19A and Departure Bay Road; barriers along Highway 19A in Cassidy; and improved lighting in areas along Highway 19A. ICBC worked with city officials to determine the areas best-suited to be included in the spending. In 1989, ICBC launched its road improvement program and since then, it has invested more than $750,000 in Nanaimo, $6.5 million on Vancouver Island and more than $100 million provincewide. The improvements have drawn positive results. A follow-up evaluation found that two years after improvements were made, there is on average a 20 per cent reduction in severe crashes and a 12 per cent reduction in crashes that result in property damage, according to ICBC. The evaluation concluded that for every dollar invested in a project, ICBC and customers save $5.60 over two years and $12.80 over five years in reduced claim costs.

Girder guidance Kevin Peters, owner of Lantzville-based Legacy Metal Werks, is dwarfed by a 14.6metre steel truss frame he is guiding onto the roof of the Country Grocer Store under construction on Bowen Road. The structure, weighing more than 3,600 kilograms, was the largest of two truss frames hoisted into position Tuesday.

Ferry sailings added for Easter Inspiration crashed while docking, damaging the ferry’s bow doors and the terminal’s lower vehicle ramp. Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman, said no definite date is set for the reopening, but it will be after the long weekend. The ferry corporation added extra sailings on the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay route for the weekend, including: Thursday (April 5) at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; and Friday (April 6) at 9:30 a.m. An extra sailing Sunday (April 8) is at 1:45 p.m. and an extra boat sails Monday (April 9) at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, please go to www.bcferries.com.

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With the world making waves over a clean, healthy supply of water, the city and Regional District of Nanaimo have an opportunity to make a splash on the issue. Delegates from the MidIsland chapter of the Council of Canadians, Vancouver Island Water Watch, Island Glass Artisans and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 402 urged city council and the RDN board last week to pass resolutions that would designate Nanaimo and surrounding towns as ‘blue communities’. A ‘blue community’ recognizes water as a human right, promotes publicly owned and operated water and waste-water services, and bans the sale of bottled water in public facilities and at municipal events. Burnaby, North Vancouver and Victoria are certified as ‘blue communities’, and Vancouver Island University banned the sale of bottled water on all its campuses. Paul Manly, of the Council of Canadians, said it’s important to ensure future generations have access to clean, safe drinking water and the necessary infrastructure. “Increasingly, there has been a push by provincial and federal governments for the privatization of municipal services, including water,” he said. “Water is something that is absolutely essential to life, yet the private sector has to make a profit for their shareholders. If it becomes driven by a profit motive, then it just

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Overall, Cantelon said he doesn’t think the defection to the B.C. Conservatives will make much of a difference in the political landscape of the province.

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An RCMP officer could find himself in hot water for leaving his firearm on a B.C. ferry. Delta Police are investigating after a Mountie drove off a ferry before he realized he left his firearm in a satchel containing other items, in the cafeteria. The incident happened March 21 aboard a ferry travelling from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen. The forgotten firearm was a standard RCMPissue sidearm. Const. Ciaran Feenan, Delta Police spokesman, said the member is assigned to the RCMP’s E Division in Vancouver. “He’s not a detachment member,” Feenan said. Feenan would not speculate on what consequences the officer might face, but one possible result, depending on the outcome of the investigation, could be a charge of unsafe storage of a firearm. “In terms of policy and procedural breaches, that’s going to be left to the RCMP,” Feenan said. Insp. Dennis Erickson, spokesman for RCMP E Division, said the member works for the RCMP Support Services Section, which provides support to investigative teams and detachments across B.C. “The member involved realized he’d left his satchel behind as he was disembarking the ferry,” Erickson said. Erickson said the member immediately made phone calls to his supervisor, as well as the Nanaimo detachment and Delta Police. “Actually, as he was calling Delta Police, the satchel was being called in [by B.C. Ferries] at the same time,” Erickson said. “This all happened, as you can imagine, as he’s basically driving off the ramp from the ferry. It was one of those, ‘Holy smokes. What did I do?’ and start making phone calls at the same time.” Erickson did not know where on the Island the member had been working, but described him as a seasoned investigator with many years on the force. “We’re waiting for Delta to conduct what will be a thorough investigation and we’ll see where this goes from there,” Erickson said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Two major structure fires kept East Wellington Volunteer Fire Department members busy Tuesday. The day started for volunteers around noon with a barn fire on Munroe Road. Fire chief Steve Ellis said when the crew arrived, the roof of the barn had already collapsed and volunteers decided to let it smoulder out. An excavator was brought in later to remove the roof so firefighters could extinguish remaining hot spots. Owner Jeff McCallum, who raises grass-fed cattle, said the barn, one tractor and about a dozen bales of hay were lost in the fire, but the important thing is there were no animals inside. “It was a hay barn,” he said, adding he has insurance. Ellis said cause of the fire is still undetermined, as just as he was about to investigate, the department was called to a house fire on Jameson Road around 5:30 p.m. He said the family of four who live in the rancher are away on

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Guards’ union calls for policy changes ◆ From /1 “It’s my understanding, and I’m still working to confirm this, that there was one guard in this situation for seven prisoners out in the community at a meeting.” said Purdy. “But really, the concern for us is the fact that they are still inmates, whether minimum security or not, they’re out in the community, the safety and security of the public and the officer on the escort is a concern, and we’ve always said that all escorts, regardless of the security rating, should be defaulted to two staff.” For security reasons, B.C. Corrections says it is unable to specify its required inmate-to-officer ratio

for escorted absences and that it believes its policy ensures that supervision is adequate. A spokeswoman for the office added by e-mail that B.C. Corrections believes it is beneficial for inmates to participate in community programs so they can “improve their chances of successful reintegration into the community upon their release.” Every escort is determined on a case-by-case basis and protocols are in place based on risk level. Nanaimo RCMP spokesman Gary O’Brien said O’Soup has an extensive criminal record dating back to 1991, mostly for propertyrelated offences. Police are cau-

tioning the public not to approach O’Soup as he is considered dangerous and is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, though police believe he may be in the area with family or friends. A review of the incident by management at the prison determined the guard followed the correct procedure. O’Soup is of First Nations descent, has short dark hair, is 5’ 10” tall and about 200 pounds. He has brown eyes and tattoos on both arms. Purdy added that his office has lobbied the ministry to increase the number of guards when inmates are being transported.

“Whether it’s from correctional centre to correctional centre, or an inmate that’s being taken to the hospital, or, in this circumstance, where the inmates were taken to a programming meeting, we think this situation would have benefited had there been two correctional officers present,” Purdy said. Purdy said what he is asking for is similar to policy already in place for sheriffs transporting prisoners and people in the court system. O’Soup isn’t the first inmate to escape Nanaimo Regional Correctional Centre guards. In November 2010 Trevor McCabe escaped while working

on a farm just outside the facility’s fence, only to be caught a day later. Two prisoners walked away from Nanaimo work parties in February and November 2008 and two more inmates escaped the facility in August 2008 by climbing the correction centre’s fence. Two other prisoners went missing from a work party at the Nanaimo BMX track at Beban Park in August 2007. Anyone who knows of O’Soup’s whereabouts is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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anaimo students have skills. Eleven Nanaimo school district students picked up gold medals at the regional Skills Canada competition last week. Nearly 100 students, 54 of whom were from Nanaimo, participated in the event on Friday, which took place at Nanaimo District Secondary School and Vancouver Island University. The central Island competition includes students from Nanaimo, Powell River and Cowichan school districts. “It went really well,” said Rick McDonough, Nanaimo school district’s coordinator of the Career Technical Centre. “There was super good quality work being done.” The 11 Nanaimo students won gold in nine different categories: 3-D computer animation, cabinetmaking, culinary arts, fashion technology, graphic design, hairdressing, TV/video production, website development and welding. The two students who took top place in 3-D computer animation, Josiah Stefani and Jamie Ruddick, also won gold in the category at the national competition last year. A number of Nanaimo students were also represented in the silver and bronze medal categories. McDonough said the gold winners – and possibly some

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Danielle Kennedy, a Ladysmith Secondary School student studying hairdressing at the district’s Career Technical Centre program at Nanaimo District Secondary School, works on her project during the recent Skills Canada regional competition. Kennedy won bronze, while 11 Nanaimo students won gold.

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of the silver medalists – will go on to compete in the provincial competition April 18 in Abbotsford. If the students win there, they qualify for the national competition in Edmonton and if they win at the national level, they qualify to join Team Canada 2013 in the world competition. Participating in Skills Canada competitions helps

students meet peers who are interested in the same trade, as well as industry representatives, said McDonough. And creating something under pressure can bring out the best in students. “It’s really good for their resumé if they do well,” he said. The Skills Canada competitions are held to encourage young people to look at careers in skilled trades and technology fields. McDonough said students learn it is satisfying to use your intellect and creativity to build or fix something. “It’s about promoting handson work as really valuable and important work,” he said. Kellie Spence, administrative assistant in VIU’s apprenticeship program and organizer of the regional event, said

judges included non-instructional faculty, retired faculty members and local industry volunteers. Many local businesses also donated items for student grab bags or to use in the competitions, she added. VIU also hosted its first ever Try a Trade event on the Nanaimo campus Friday that 85 students attended, said Spence. Faculty set up hands-on and demonstration stations for nine different trades: hairdressing, electrical, automotive, carpentry, welding, heavy duty mechanics, baking and culinary arts. The event took place in the same area as some of the Skills Canada competitions, so students got a peek at some of the action. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Suspect sought in gas station armed robbery Nanaimo Mounties are hunting for a man who robbed a gas station Tuesday. The suspect, wearing a toque and face mask and armed with a knife, entered the Petro-Canada gas station on Nicol Street Tuesday at

about 9:30 p.m., demanded money and fled after the clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of cash from the till. Mounties responded with a police dog, but were unable to track down the suspect,

described as Caucasian, 25-30 years old, 5’10” tall and weighing about 190-200 lbs. The man wore a black toque, a beige scarf that covered the lower part of his face, dark sunglasses, black pants with a white stripe, white runners

and fingerless yellow gloves. Anyone with infor mation about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Three more Nanaimo schools are using ‘Mosquito’ devices to discourage young people from loitering on school grounds and to help combat vandalism. Pete Sabo, the district’s director of planning and operations, said the district used money from last year’s annual building maintenance grant to buy the devices, which emit a high-frequency noise that only young people can hear, for Park Avenue and Brechin elementary schools and Woodbank Primary School. A fourth device will be installed at Ladysmith Primary School. The first round of Mosquito devices were installed at Rock City and Uplands elementary schools last year. Sabo said the equipment was ordered for these schools after administrators requested a chain link fence around the covered playground areas, as staff are noticing evidence of partying around the areas. Vandals recently caused more than $3,000 in damage at Woodbank, prompting the school and community to form a School Watch program. The rationale behind putting in a Mosquito instead of a fence is to avoid having to lock down the playground after school and on weekends, said Sabo, allowing families to continue using these areas when school is out. “We’d like to keep [the playgrounds] open if possible,” he said. “They are run on a time clock. We run the devices from 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. weekdays and dusk until 5 a.m. on weekends.” The district has not taken a close look at vandalism reports for the areas around the devices yet, said Sabo, but principals tell him they feel the anti-loitering tool is helping. “We’re thinking that they have some effect, that they’re still worth investing in,” he said. “The idea is if they hear an annoying buzz, they just might move on.” Each device costs about $2,500, including installation. Last year, the district spent about $75,580 repairing damage to school buildings caused by vandals, compared with $148,391 the year before – an almost 50-per cent reduction and the first time the district spent under $100,000 since the 2004-05 school year. School officials believe the vandalism committee’s efforts to increase awareness about vandalism have a lot to do with the lower numbers. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Prison policy ignores g risks B.C. Corrections must take a closer look at its policy for prisoner-to-guard ratios when inmates are on escorted leave from a correctional facility. Last week’s escape by a Nanaimo Regional Correctional Centre inmate while attending a treatment meeting away from the prison brought to light the woefully inadequate supervision policy. A lone guard was responsible for a handful of prisoners in a building with at least two REVIEW, exits. CHANGES inmate, serving time required to forThe property-related offencensure public es, made good his escape safety stays and was still on the loose at press time. He is considtop priority. ered dangerous by Nanaimo RCMP and is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. He is one of several inmates who have walked away from the centre’s escorted leaves over the years. Thankfully, the majority of escaped prisoners are arrested soon after, usually close by and without incident. But who knows what lengths an inmate might go to if he decides he has had enough of incarceration? Nanaimo Correctional Centre is a minimum security prison, but it takes only one determined prisoner to put both the guard and the public at risk. Having two guards supervising prisoners on escorted leave would mean better security and peace of mind for the community. That policy is already in effect for sheriffs transporting prisoners – people who, for the most part, have not yet been found guilty – between jail cells and the courts. There might be an outcry by some over the cost of providing extra security for escorted inmates, but just because past escapes haven’t led to tragedy, doesn’t mean another won’t. And if it does happen, that cost would definitely be too high.

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Gentle John Cummins? Not exactly In an interview with one of our then announced he’s joined the Vancouver Island papers before B.C. Conservatives. Christmas, B.C. Conservative Cummins then joined van leader John Cummins made a Dongen at a hotel news conference bold prediction that he would have across the street, as the former party status before the general Gordon Campbell cabinet minister election in May 2013. disclosed he has hired his own That’s four seats, and it wasn’t lawyer to dig through the roomful based on an unlikely sweep of the of paper from the B.C. Rail case Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moodyonce again. Coquitlam by-elections, Auditor General John now set for April 19. He Doyle is already in B.C. hinted he was getting court seeking access to VIEWS calls from MLAs lookdetails of the $6 million ing to join up, after a in lawyer bills, which Tom Fletcher November Angus Reid the Attorney General’s Black Press poll showed a sudden Ministry hasn’t prosurge to 18 per cent for vided because it doesn’t his resurgent brand. have them. These We now know that delicate matters were one of those callers was farmed out to yet more Abbotsford South MLA independent lawyers. John van Dongen. Independent speI asked Cummins on cial prosecutor Bill Friday if he is still conBerardino also spent fident about three more. “Hopeful, seven years and many more millet’s put it that way,” he replied. lions on the B.C. Rail case, includVan Dongen’s explosive ing the role of Clark’s lobbyist departure was arranged, with brother, Bruce. He didn’t find the Cummins’ help, for maximum smoking gun now sought by van damage to Premier Christy Dongen. Clark. Van Dongen notified the This effort seems designed more B.C. Liberal caucus that he was for political revenge in an election quitting. Then, in a questionable year than to clarify the sorry leguse of legislature privileges, he acy of the B.C. Rail sale that has launched a broadside on Clark’s already been examined through integrity. two provincial elections. He cited the $6-million legal payVan Dongen was at the top of out in the B.C. Rail sale, a decision everyone’s list of disgruntled B.C. made before Clark’s time, and the Liberals. During last year’s leaderrecent collapse of a deal to sell ship contest, he muttered darkly naming rights to B.C. Place. He about not only B.C. Rail, but also described the B.C. Liberals as “an the integrity of fellow Abbotsford organization headed for failure,” MLA Mike de Jong.

Now Clark is van Dongen’s target, with Cummins standing beside him trying to look statesman-like. Of course van Dongen drove himself out of cabinet long before Clark returned. Chronic speeding by a public safety minister is a tough sell. I asked Cummins about the reluctance of key cabinet ministers Kevin Falcon and George Abbott to confirm they are running again. His aw-shucks friendly-grandpa modesty precludes speculation, but he did allow it’s “maybe a comment on the state of affairs in the Liberal caucus.” Reporters started surveying government MLAs after Falcon and Abbott kept their options open for 2013. For the record, fellow ministers Terry Lake, Shirley Bond, Pat Bell, Mary Polak, Rich Coleman and Stephanie Cadieux all said they are firmly on Clark’s election team. Independent-minded backbenchers Bill Bennett and Kevin Krueger also saluted the B.C. Liberal banner. Randy Hawes allowed that he’s 65, so if he leaves it will be for the golf course. As I was talking with Cummins, B.C. Conservative advisor Randy White was assuring the Abbotsford News that more defections are coming. Cummins has people for the dirty work. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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To the Editor, Re: Contentious dog issue another head-scratcher, Letters, March 29. I do not have a problem with dogs or off-leash dog parks, as long as not all parks become off-leash. Parks were invented for people to enjoy (including dogs on leashes that are trained and socialized). Dogs destroy the flora and fauna in the parks by running free. Instead of regaling us with an emotional outpouring for dogs, be realistic, and remember the world is for everyone, not just you and your dog. I am a taxpayer and feel that responsible dog owners should be footing the bills for their pets. I have had many pets (including a dog) and have asked no one to foot the bill for me. Maybe the city could make some money by charging dog owners a user fee paid yearly

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a swipe card for park usage and maintenance, as well as those beautiful green doggy bags that are not always used, as evidenced on my daily walk through Maffeo Sutton Park where the walkway is littered with dog feces or bags tossed to the side. Also in Maffeo Sutton, dogs are off-leash all the time.

Where is the bylaw officer to enforce the rules? How about some bylaw officers instead of a $140,000/year spin doctor? I would much rather stroll through a clean park if I am a visiting tourist or resident. Barbara May Nanaimo

Parks are places to be shared by all To the Editor, Re: Dog owners simply need to show consideration to solve problems, Letters, March 31. I am a dog owner who cherishes my morning walks in Linley Valley every day. It is truly a gift to all of us who live here; there is nowhere else like it in Nanaimo. I believe it is integral for dogs to be able to run and play in the woods without being leashed, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just as important for the people that belong to them.

I understand the point of view of those who believe dogs should be kept on leash and I respect the fact there are those who wish to enjoy Linley and are not dog lovers. I am offering a compromise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; why not have set hours that are off-leash? From 9 a.m. to noon could be an off-leash time with the rest of the day being on-leash. The areas of Linley that are residential could be on-leash 24 hours. This would allow the greatest number of community members, human and canine, to enjoy what is truly a sanctuary. Linley Valley provides a healthy escape from busy lives and a place for connection with nature. Why wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we want as many members of our community to enjoy it as possible? Bonnie Catterson Nanaimo

Readers respond: Feedback on news items City wasting money buying new vehicles To the Editor, Re: Criticism part of community, Opinion, March 31. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a recent suggestion by some that the people of Nanaimo may have a collective inferiority complex. Perhaps this is due in part because we apparently are incapable of designing a web page for a certain â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hands off â&#x20AC;&#x2122; city corporation. However, anyone feeling the blues about this may want to go and purchase themself a new luxury vehicle, or perhaps even more than one, just like the City of Nanaimo has done. The bureaucracy and council must feel great civic pride that their citizens

have so much wealth that their taxes can be used for three new Mercedes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sprinterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vans in the municipal fleet.These go for more than $55,000 a pop and it must make them feel so good. Moreover, this year and through to 2016, the city wants to spend more than $3 million in new vehicles, and this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include another $1.7 million in replacement fire apparatus. Obviously what we now have must be obsolete. With that amount of money in their grasp, lets hope they can pick up a few BMWs and Porches and perhaps a Maseratti or two to make us feel really, really proud. Wayne Schulstad Nanaimo

Government policy needs examination To the Editor, Re: Budget benefit, impact to hit local households, March 31. James Lunney, our Conservative MP, seems pleased with the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, giving facts about why Canadians earned benefits have to be slashed. He claims the reason the Old Age Security eligibility is moved to 67 is because we now only have four workers for every retiree. When you sign free trade agreements with countries like China that use slave labour, expect our industries to relocate off-shore. Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and with the previous Conservative gov-

ernments, we have lost industries under the free trade agreements, sent profits to offshore tax shelters and allowed corporate taxation to be the lowest versus GDP in history. Citizens are paying a larger share of running this country and getter a thinner slice of the benefits. All of this was predicted by those of us who protested the WTO talks to further open the markets of the world. Now Lunney is using our prediction and dire warnings as a statement of fact, but hints that it might be that we are either retiring too early, or living too long. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not us, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government policies that might need some examination. Klaus Nenn Nanaimo

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arts Reaching Jillian Vansstone, principal dancer for National Ballet of Canada, earned the t Excellence in Culture Award from her hometown BY MELISSA M FRYER THE NEWS BULLETIN

Jillian Vanstone’s portrait will hang with previous award winners in the Port Theatre.

illian Vanston ne achieved the dream of millions of little girls across the globe. She is a prin ncipal dancer in a national ballet, perform g ming leading roles in classic work ks like Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. For her hard work k and dedication to her craft, the City of Nanaimo o awarded Vanstone the Exceellence in Culture Award at a ceremony at the Port Theatre Weednesday. Alsso receiving an award was Marian Smith, a long g-time vocal teaccher, who won the Honour in Cultture Award. Porttraits of Vanstone and Smith, taken by Gary Peterrs, will hang in the Margaret Strongitharm Gallery in the Port Theatre. Vanstone said she was touched and honoured by th he award, given annually to a person or grou up who made a significant s contribution to the cultu ural fabric of th he city. “I tthought of myseelf as a young child still drea aming of it,” Van nstone said.

“It felt kind of surreal, really.” Vanstone grew up in Nanaimo, taking ballet and dance lessons at Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts beginning at age six. In 1994, the National Ballet School accepted her into its program. After graduation, she joined the National Ballet of Canada, working her way up to first soloist before appointment as a principal dancer last year and achieving her childhood dream. “It was what I’d been striving for since I was eight,” she said. The promotion was the start of a hectic and interesting year, which saw Vanstone dance lead roles in three major works, including Sleeping Beauty, one of the most challenging classical works next to Swan Lake; La Fille mal gardée, a love story in the English pantomime tradition; and The Seagull, based on an Antov Chekov play of the same name. “This season has been particularly exciting,” Vanstone said. “I spent the last few days just taking a lot of naps.” ‘ ’ /17 ◆ See ‘DANCER’S

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Songwriters collaborate with provincewide tour Two singer-songwriters who have built reputations for writing powerful, honest songs combine their talent for a tour of B.C., including a stop at Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diners Rendezvous. Dayna Manning and Ryan McMahon play the Rendezvous in an early show Friday (April 6) at 7 p.m. Manning was born to musical parents in the artistic community of Stratford, Ont. At age 18, she had a major label recording deal for her debut album of entirely original music. Her future held a Juno nod, tour on Lilith Fair, shows with acts like Joe Cocker and Radiohead, and favourable reviews by everyone from Rolling Stone to Billboard. Her three albums to date feature big names in the music business like Sean Ono Lennon and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Now a resident of northern B.C., Manning has built a career writing unique and accessible takes on everyday life and delivering them with the utmost sincerity. Her ability to do so is founded in her almost â&#x20AC;&#x153;non-artistâ&#x20AC;? lifestyle, working a regular job and keeping music as her hobby.

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Dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity efforts Highland competitors secure medals included African mission â&#x2014;&#x2020; From /14 Days are often long, with rehearsals lasting anywhere from three to seven hours. To stay in shape, and ward off repetitive strain injuries, Vanstone cross-trains in yoga and pilates. Physiotherapists and other sports medicine professionals are on hand for the dancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health. Vanstone bounced back from injury twice in her career, beginning with ankle surgery in 2006. She injured an ankle again in September when she collided with her dance partner, bruising a bone and putting her out of commission for three to four months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was his knee versus my ankle,â&#x20AC;? she said. But stepping back and watching other dancers gave her a new perspective to evaluate her goals. Going forward, her focus is on providing a genuine performance and reaching the audience on an emotional level. She said dancers often become

obsessed with technique, while audiences are seeking to escape in the magic of ballet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of putting energy in the right place,â&#x20AC;? she said. Vanstone is putting some of her energy toward ArtBound, a charity in partnership with Free the Children, to bring performance art to developing countries. She and other volunteers travelled to an all-girls high school in Kenya last Feburary to teach self-expression, confidence and gain a source of income through art. Elementary school in Kenya is free, but high school is not. Graduating from high school is about our equivalent to earning a degree from university, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many girls really arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to go to high school,â&#x20AC;? Vanstone said. Invited to teach a lesson to the students, Vanstone encountered an obstacle she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never

heard the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a Western art form.â&#x20AC;? Using a dodgy Internet connection, her husband was able to send photos and YouTube videos of Vanstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performances. She demonstrated and then taught some basic steps and jumps, showing the students her pointe shoes. The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teacher caught them later practising what Vanstone taught. She said their movements and interpretation was much more organic compared to Westerners who grew up with images of fairies and swans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have this preconceived idea about what a ballerina was,â&#x20AC;? she said. Vanstone and ArtBound plan a new mission in 2013, to India. Until then, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take a walk on the seawall in Nanaimo and catch up with friends and family before getting back to work with the National Ballet of Canada. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

Dancers from Brigadoon Dance Academy returned from the B.C. championships with an armload of hardware. Samantha Beach won a gold medal in sword dance and a silver medal in fling, finishing as the second runner-up in the 18-20 years category at B.C. Highland Dancing Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B.C. Open Championship.

Also picking up medals were Jillian Peacock (bronze in sword) in 16-17 years category; Paris Johnson (silver in fling) in 15 years category; Zoya Lehrke (silver in reel) in 15 years category; Cameron Kearns (bronze in fling and sword, and silver in seann truibhas and reel), who finished second runner-up in the 11 years category. The event, held in March in

Vancouver, saw dancers from across B.C., Alberta and the U.S. Director Diena Henry has been teaching Highland dance in Nanaimo since opening her studio in 1995. She travels to national and international competitions with her students. For more information, please visit http://brigadoon academy.com.

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ART by Federation of Canadian Artists Arrowsmith Chapter until April 11 at Gallery 223. MUSICALLY INCLINED art, glass, pottery and jewelry inspired by music at Artzi Stuff gallery, 309 Wesley St., until May 8. EUNMI CONACHER featured artist at Art 10 Gallery in Nanaimo North Town Centre in April. ILLUMINATING PEACE Seeking Peace installation by Amy Loewan and Deryk Houston at campus Nanaimo Art Gallery until April 14.

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The Nanaimo Pirates became a powerhouse team in the premier league last season, and now the challenge is to stay there. The Hub City Paving Pirates start playing for another B.C. Premier Baseball League pennant this Saturday (April 7) with a home doubleheader. The group could be as good or better than last year’s team. One thing that’s certain SEASON is that it’s a more bunch. PREVIEW confident “That’s kind of been our problem,” said Colby Morgan, Pirates pitcher. “Before last year, we never knew how good we are.” Now they know and so they aren’t afraid to set lofty goals. A year after going 34-14, this year’s Pirates are targeting 10 losses or fewer. “After the year we had last year, they know now they should win the majority of their games,” said Doug Rogers, Pirates manager. The Pirates got in every springtraining contest on the schedule, managing to squeeze in the innings between snowflakes and raindrops. They went 12-5-3 while playing a well-rounded game. “[We’re] basically building off of last year, with our outstanding year that we had,” said Chris Faber, Pirates first baseman. “We have a lot of returning guys and a lot of the younger guys getting bigger and stronger, so this year is looking even better than last year.” Here’s a look at the 2012 Nanaimo Pirates:

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Nanaimo Pirates shortstop Brady Rogers fields a grounder at practice at Serauxmen Stadium. The city’s B.C. Premier Baseball League team holds its home openers this Saturday (April 7) versus the Victoria Mariners.

Pitching The Pirates have guys who can throw the ball where they want to and do so with velocity. In recent seasons the Pirates have gone into the year with No. 1 guys like Steve McKinnon and Kenton Schroter. This season, Rogers said he’s got four guys who could be aces of other pitching staffs.

Rogers wouldn’t confirm an opening-day starter, but said Luke Skingle, Alex Rogers, Justin Clarkson and Morgan are the guys most likely to get innings on Saturday. “Although they don’t carry the marquee of a McKinnon or a Schroter, we’re as deep as we’ve ever been at pitcher,” said Doug Rogers. “What I’m looking for is someone to take that bulldog

attitude like Kenton had and just will himself to win just because he knows he can. And we have that potential; we really do.” Rookies Bryan Odgers, Nate Odgers and returnees Crosby Rushton and Faber will also see time on the mound. The manager is toying with the idea of using the hard-throwing Clarkson in a closer’s role. ◆ See ‘BALL’ /B2

Every spring, the Vancouver Island University Mariners wonder how they could ever possibly match the past year’s achievements. And every year, they seem to be able to do it. VIU’s athletic department held its annual awards banquet on Tuesday at the Coast Bastion Inn. It was a chance to applaud, again, the accomplishments of the Mariners teams, but also to recognize some of the individuals who were difference-makers. Winning Athlete of the Year for 2011-12 were Dani Smith, from the national-champion women’s volleyball team, and Jared Stephens from the provincial-champion men’s soccer team. For Stephens, it was one more award in a season full of hardware. Last week he was also selected as the Pacific Western Athletic Association’s Athlete of the Year. “You’re just a product of your surroundings and I learned so much from the guys and so much from that coaching staff,” he said. “I owe everything to them. Every one of those guys should take some pride in this award.” ◆ See ‘MARINERS’ /B4

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Defence The pitchers should have the confidence to throw strikes knowing the defence will have their backs. Behind the plate, veteran Ben Dunbar will get the “lion’s share” of the work, said Doug Rogers, but rookie Braeden Mousseau is ready to be a contributor there, too. Brady Rogers will be the everyday shortstop. Griffin Andreychuk and Nate Odgers will play second base and Justin Clarkson and Bryan Odgers will share time at the hot corner. Chris Faber or Brendan McCarthy will play

at first, occasionally spelled off by Colby Morgan. McCarthy is the primary centre fielder and Alex Rogers will play some innings there as a defensive specialist. Crosby Rushton and rookie Dave Jerome will split time in left field and Ryan Smith will play in right.

Offence Solid defence will help the Pirates have some quick innings. Then they can jog back to the dugout and “play the fun part of the game, get out there and hit the ball,” said Faber. Even though the team is just wrapping up spring training,

the players already seem to have their swings in order. “Usually at this time of year, it’s the bats that are behind and I don’t see that,” said Doug Rogers. Not many teams will be able to win a slugfest with the Pirates. The manager said there are Nanaimo players capable of hitting five, six, even seven home runs, unheard-of totals at the highschool level. “Everyone can hit the ball with power into the gaps and almost anyone on this team can have enough power to take it out of the ballpark,” said Faber. Dunbar, Andreychuk, Bryan

Odgers and Jerome are some of the guys capable of hitting in the leadoff position, with Mousseau or one of the Odgers twins possibilities in the No. 2 slot. Clarkson, McCarthy or Dunbar could hit third, with Brady Rogers or McCarthy hitting cleanup. Other middle-of-the-order guys are Bryan Odgers, Faber and Smith. The manager would like to settle into a set order at some point, but for now, everyone will get a chance. “It’s a healthy competition, because guys who produce will be there,” he said.

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Nanaimo Pirates baserunner Ben Dunbar rounds third during an exhibition game last month.

Pirates know importance of hot start The Nanaimo Pirates started last season by winning 18 of their first 20 games. It won’t be easy to improve on that, but the team will try. It starts Saturday (April 7) when the Victoria Mariners come to Serauxmen Stadium for the first doubleheader of the B.C. Premier Baseball League season. The Hub City Paving Pirates will be looking to sweep the action. “Wins are contagious,” said Colby Morgan, Pirates pitcher. “Once you start winning, you keep rolling and keep rolling and that’s what we’re looking for.”

He said Nanaimo has the best crowd in the league, so the Pirates will try to keep from getting overly excited and try to go out and do their thing. “They’re a fun group to watch because they have so much fun on the diamond, it will spill off on people watching,” said Doug Rogers, Pirates manager. GAME ON … Saturday’s game times are noon and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $3 for one game or $5 for the doubleheader. Children 12 and under get in free. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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United U21 men get home game Nanaimo United’s U21 team gets homepitch advantage to start provincial playdowns. B.C. Soccer held its draw for provincials Monday and United will start with a game April 15 against North Vancouver. United’s U21 side earned the right to compete for a B.C. title by reaching the final of the Vancouver Island Soccer League playdowns. Nanaimo lost that match 4-1 on Saturday, but will put it behind them. “It’s one game; let’s just forget about it and start all over for provincials now and concentrate on that,” said Allan Jorgensen, the team’s coach. The game against North Van will be a 2 p.m. start at Merle Logan Field.

Synchro squad wins bronze The Nanaimo Diamonds synchronized swim team is among the best in the west. The 16-18-year-old Diamonds won bronze at the Synchro Canada’s Western championships last weekend in Winnipeg. Team members are Emily Miller, Laura Melsted, Kaeli Wood, Tianna Greenhill, Morgan Brimacombe, MacKenzie Hollett, Robyn Bartle and Melissa Pirart. Greenhill also won an individual honour, taking first place in her 18-yearold age group. Bartle placed sixth in 16-18year-old figures.

Hinchliffe headlines for Battlefield MMA Nanaimo fight fans get their first won the fight,” Golshani said. chance in a long time to see their John Punt, Hinchliffe’s trainer hometown favourite. at Nanaimo Impact MMA, said the Nick (The Juggernaut) Hinch- decision against Huveneers could liffe will headline the Battlefield have gone either way. Fight League 15 event April 27 at “We did eventually hope for a the Port Theatre. rematch so we’re happy about Hinchliffe (18-8) hasn’t fought in that,” said Punt. Nanaimo in three and a Since this month’s half years. rematch will be three “He’s been very active, rounds instead of five, fought all over Canada, Golshani predicts that but not in his hometown it might be more actionso it should be a big night packed. for him and the fans,” “There’s less time, so said Jay Golshani, event they’re going to be going promoter. full force,” he said. The former V.I. Raiders “The last fight it was fullback will face Bastien pretty much standup, Huveneers (9-3) in a 180they were trading the HINCHLIFFE pound catchweight bout. whole fight.” If Hinchliffe wins, he will get a The semi main-event will be title shot in his 170-pound division. capoeria fighter Marcus Aurelio The two faced one another about a versus undefeated Matt Dwyer. year and a half ago, a fight that the The other Nanaimo Impact MMA Belgian-born, Vancouver-based athlete on the card at the moment Huveneers won in a five-round is amateur Eli Wyse. split decision. The 10-match card starts at 5:30 “It was a close fight; everybody p.m. For ticket information, please had a different opinion on who visit www.bfltix.com.

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CALENDAR ◆ April 7 - B.C. Premier Baseball League season opener. Nanaimo Pirates vs. Victoria Mariners. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m. ◆ April 14 - B.C. Premier Baseball League. Nanaimo Pirates vs. Victoria Eagles. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m.

◆ April 15 - B.C. Premier Baseball League. Nanaimo Pirates vs. Whalley Chiefs. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m. ◆ April 15 - B.C. Soccer championship playdowns. Nanaimo United U21 vs. North Vancouver. Merle Logan Field, 2 p.m. ◆ April 21 - B.C. Rugby Union. Nanaimo Hornets vs. Surrey

Beavers. Pioneer Park, 2:30 p.m. ◆ April 27 - Battlefield Fight League mixed martial arts. Nick Hinchliffe vs. Bastien Huveneers, plus more. Port Theatre, 5:30 p.m. ◆ April 28 - B.C. Premier Baseball League. Nanaimo Pirates vs. White Rock Tritons. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m.

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Vancouver Island University’s Mariners teams are all in off-season mode now. For the men’s basketball team in particular, the offseason takes on added importance. VIU needs to name a coach to take over for Tony Bryce, who stepped down after 2011-12 after a silvermedal finish at provincials. “I was very sad to see that team not get the opportunity to get back to nationals this year and have another shot at it, particularly for Tony in his last year and those

players that played for five years and worked hard,” said Bruce Hunter, VIU’s athletic director. The department will name a new coach “shortly”, he said. “We have a couple of very good candidates that we’re down to the brass tacks.” He wouldn’t divulge further information or offer any timeline, but indicated the new coach would be in place in time to be able to do some recruiting. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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VIU Mariners Athlete of the Year award winners for 2011-12 are volleyball player Dani Smith and soccer player Jared Stephens.

Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association and the Pacific Western Athletic Association. The Mariners’ All-Canadians in 2011-12 were v-ball players Dani Smith, Milo Warren and Lee Hamilton, b-ball player

Thom and soccer player Stephens. Academic All-Canadians were soccer players Stephens, Leggett, Brittany Shillingford and Emily Nicholson, and volleyball players Proch and Jacqueline Doleman.

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VIBI Mariners look to turn things around with road trip The Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners will be able to put all their energy into baseball this weekend. The M’s put in a lot of hours last weekend keeping Serauxmen Stadium’s

ball field in good enough shape to play a series against the University of Calgary Dinos. So the team won’t mind a road trip this week to the desert. T h e M ’s t r ave l t o

Kamloops to play games against the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs and the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack. Nanaimo’s Canadian College Baseball Conference Club is off to a 2-6 start this

season, but it isn’t time to despair. Everyone makes the playoffs in the CCBC, and there’s lots of time between now and then, anyway, so the M’s intend to keep upbeat.

The team will be “staying positive,” said Jordan Blundell, Mariners manager. “And finding a way to get that one run when we need it and hopefully build confidence from that.”

GAME ON … The next home games at Serauxmen Stadium for the VIBI Mariners will be April 21-22, when they host the Okanagan Coyotes in a four-game series. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Karate Victoria Open April 25 White-orange belt, 10-13-year-olds Karli McGarry, first, sparring, second, forms. Green-brown belt, nine-and-under Corin Cooper, first, forms, first, sparring; Amelia Cooper, second, forms, third, sparring. Green-brown belt, 10-13 - Samantha Wolff, second, forms, third, sparring.

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SPLITSVILLE ENTERTAINMENT March 19-24 Monday ladies - Shawne Soles, 538 series, 209 game. Tuesday major A - Rob Brennan, 632 series, 241 game. Wednesday 55-plus - Jim Spring, 619 series; Frank Drougel, 226 game; Betty-

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Paper eggs aid kids’ camps Easter Seals paper eggs are back and selling egg-cellently. Hatching at Money Mart, Booster Juice and Bargain Shop locations, the charitable promotion runs until Sunday (April 8). For a $2 donation, purchasers receive a paper egg to write their name on and put on display to show their support for Easter Seals houses and camps for children in British Columbia. All funds raised on Vancouver Island benefit Easter Seals programs and services. Nanaimo’s Money Mart locations are at 560-2980 Island Hwy. North, 164 Nicol St. and 60-1100 Princess Royal Ave. Booster Juice stores are in Brooks Landing shopping centre and Woodgrove Centre. Nanaimo’s Bargain Shop is at 26 Commercial St. in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

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Lottery prize no prank

When Bill and Daphne Jennings received a phone call Saturday afternoon informing them they were the grand prize winners in the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation’s Lotto for Life, their initial thought was one of their sons was playing an early April Fools Day prank. But Christine McAuley, foundation board chairwoman, soon convinced the Qualicum Beach couple Bill’s name was drawn in the 19th annual lottery, and they were indeed $100,000 richer. “Bill could only repeat the phrase ‘is this for real?’,” said McAuley. The couple purchase two Lotto for Life tickets every year,

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Orchid show, sale in full bloom The Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society hosts its annual orchid show and sale April 13-15 at Country Club Centre during mall hours. There will be displays from other clubs, vendors for sales and local society members available to answer any questions about growing orchids For more information, please go to www.cvios. com.

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not only “because of the odds of winning on only 5,000 tickets”, but also because they have each received medical care at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and sing the praises of the professionalism they have always encountered. Randi Grey, of Nanaimo, was the second-prize winner and received the keys to a 2012 Buick Regal. Ruth Peters of Parksville had her name drawn third and will be soon driving a 2012 Kia Soul. Final numbers are not in, but all proceeds from the Lotto for Life will benefit the foundation’s pledge to raise $4 million toward the purchase of essential equipment for the $36.9 million emer-

gency department expansion at NRGH. The new ER will triple in size, serving more than 160,000 people from Bowser to Ladysmith. It is scheduled to open this summer. Maeve O’Byrne, president of the hospital foundation, said the lottery couldn’t take place without the ongoing support of community partners who help provide prizes and sell tickets at their outlets. “We also have a wonderfully devoted crew of volunteers who support the Lotto for Life every year,” she said. For a full list of winners, please visit www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/lotto.

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Soccer squads compete for pitch renovation prize The BMO Team of the Week contest is back, acknowledging youth soccer teams (ages seven12) that display team pride, spirit, community commitment and passion for the game. Until July 13, Canadian soccer coaches and parents can nominate their favourite youth

soccer team by logging on to BMOsoccer.com and entering an essay, photos or video to demonstrate why their team deserves to be the team of the week. Weekly winners will be announced starting April 18 and receive $500, track suits

and a gift to local charity. Each of the winning teams will become finalists for the grand prize, which includes $125,000 toward a renovation of their soccer pitch. The Gabriola Wolves were among the 15 finalists for last year’s championship vote.

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A HUGE BOUQUET OF THANKS to the person who found the step stool in the lot at Country Club Centre’s Save-On-Foods. Since my knee surgery, it’s the only way I can get into the truck. A WELL EARNED COFFEE BREAK K for the staff at Serious Coffee on Commercial Street. They had line-ups to the doors due to the aboriginal youth conference and the owner was away all week. They coped magnificently, never stopped smiling and are a credit to their employer. A BOUNTEOUS BOUQUET to John’s Bedroom Barn and Foam Warehouse for outstanding customer service. I recently purchased a futon and the service provided by Michelle, John and his staff was appreciated. When I had a slight problem, Jake and Derrick, who had initially delivered the futon, took care of it promptly and professionally. All in all, a pleasant experience. A BOUQUET OF BEEF to Beefeater’s Chop House and Grill. Our birthday dinner was excellent, and we enjoyed the friendly conversations with the wait staff and owner. It was a perfect evening. It took us a long time to visit Beefeater’s, but now that we have, we’ll be back again soon. A BOUQUET OF SMILING DAFFODILS to Telford’s Burial and Cremation Centre for the marvelous, enlightening executor’s seminar. Definitely a must to educate everyone to plan for end of life. DOUBLE DAFFODILS to the fantastic speaker, Kevin.

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A BIG BOUQUET for Bill at Merit Home Furniture and Appliances. Our freezer had expired and food was thawing. I phoned Merit at 5:30 p.m. on a Saturday and Bill delivered a new freezer and helped set it up within an hour. A BIG BOUQUET to the City of Nanaimo and animal control services for adopting a zerotolerance policy toward dog owners who don’t leash their dogs in onleash areas. I can now walk there with less fear. MY THANKS to the hard working sixth-floor staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for their care and professionalism, as well as the respect you gave to my post-polio complications.

A BOUQUET OF GRATITUDE to Steve at the top of Seventh Street, which was a sheet of ice recently. He helped this old lady home safely. MANY RIDING ADVENTURES to the more than 70 people who showed up to help the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club build the pump track-style trail recently. What an amazing turnout. Many hands make light work.

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ONE BIG HAIRY BOUQUET to the woman I met walking by Nanaimo Regional General Hospital who was commenting on my hair. Thanks for the compliment, although I thought you were talking about my dog. He is a Pyrenees and has six-inch fur. I could knit you a sweater. Nice tan, by the way. THREE DOZEN ROSES to Budget Glass for always making people laugh. l love your signs. BOUQUETS to the man who witnessed my car accident last week in front of his house and to his wife for taking me into their home, making sure I was OK, and supporting me to do what I needed to do. I will be forever grateful. BOUQUETS to the woman whose parked car I hit last week for your understanding and forgiveness. I am sorry for the inconvenience and upset that I caused you. I am glad you were not in your car.

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A BIG BEEF F to people at Colliery Dam Park who allow their dogs to run up to joggers. Sometimes the dogs are growling when they run up to me and I have to stop, otherwise they will chase and bite me. Other times, the dogs just want to jump on me. Even in the off-leash areas, people should have control of their animals or keep them on leash. A BEEF F to a north end restaurant for giving my partner and I food poisoning. About 30 minutes into the meal, we both became nauseous and dizzy, but the manager did not apologize or remove the charges when we expressed our concerns. It definitely ruined our anniversary night. A BEEF F to the dog owners who constantly use Mansfield Park. At all of the entrances you have to walk past a sign that says no dogs on the field. There is a dog off-leash park a five-minute walk away. People pay to use that sports field. They do not deserve to slip in dog poo or urine. I have gone many times to take my child to play at the park and have had to leave as there are loose dogs running around.

A HUGE BOUQUET OF SPRING FLOWERS to Tracey at Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. for going that extra mile to get my rate reduced. BIG CONGRATULATORY BOUQUETS to my Nana, who became a great-grandma (again) last week. Thank you for everything you do for us grandkids.

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BEEFS to distracted drivers, including myself. I was lucky no one was injured in a recent car crash. Please pay attention when you are driving and be aware of your fitness to drive (fatigue, emotional state, etc.) at all times. It is so easy for us to hurt each other with our cars. A SMOKE-FILLED BEEF F to the whiny person complaining about walking down the sidewalk behind a smoker. Just so you know, we are not considered second-class citizens. If you find it that bad, pick up the pace and go ahead of us. Oh and find something new to beef about, this smoking thing is getting really old. I’ll be sure to blow out an extra big puff of smoke next time I’m walking down the street. A BEEF F to the province for not refunding our taxes during the teachers’ strike. After all, where does the money come from? A BIG BUNCH OF THORNY ROSES to a lady at Wal-Mart. There was no need for you to be rude to my mom. She said “Excuse me”, but you must not have heard. Pay attention to your surroundings. Life is too short be rude. Take it from the woman you were rude to – she had been in and out of hospital all week with a life-threatening illness, yet she was in no hurry to squeeze past you.

A BEEF F to the Nanaimo regional transit system. I ran to catch a bus outside of Brooks Landing and as I neared the back of the bus, it pulled away. I went to the bus behind it and asked for a bus schedule. The driver closed the doors on me, shrugged his shoulders, mouthed the words “Don’t have one” and pulled away. What if I wanted to get on that bus? A BEEF. We live in the north end and for some reason a lot of people like to straddle the sidewalk when they park, so when out walking, one has to get on the road or walk over private property to get around the vehicles. These drivers seem to think they not only own the road, but also the sidewalk. A BEEF F to people who walk sideby-side in grocery stores with their carts, taking up the whole aisle, and to those who stand absent-mindedly in the middle of aisles. Some of us just want to get our groceries and go home.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

COMING EVENTS

In Loving Memory of Daniel Bo Hopkins March 11,1995 - April 1, 2012 Daniel Hopkins was born in Duncan BC, March 11 1995. Daniel was a member of Quamichan Reserve Cowichan First Nation tribes. Daniel passed away April 1, 2012. He peacefully found his way to Heaven surrounded by the one's he loved. Such a little guy with a big heart! He loved people and helping others. Daniel was a gentle boy so happy in life with a great sense of humour. Daniel loved being one of the boys and looked up to his older siblings. They say goodbyes are forever, but we know we will meet again. We will never forget the good times we all have shared. Remembered as a loving brother and son by his devoted mother Deloris Hopkins and father Robert Hopkins, sisters Stacey Thorne and Louis Hopkins and brothers Anthony Thorne, James Thorne, Eli Hopkins and Robert Jr. Hopkins and many aunts, uncles, cousins, niece's and nephews. You'll be in our hearts forever. Loved by many, Daniel was taken too soon in life. He will be missed dearly. Service to be determined. "The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air, the fragrance of the grass, speaks to me. The summit of the mountain, the thunder of the sky, the rhythm of the sea, speaks to me. The strength of the Ă&#x20AC;re, the taste of salmon, the trail of the sun, and the life that never goes away, they speak to me. And my heart soars." Chief Dan George

EARL HENRY COLP It is with sad hearts, Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family announces his passing after a lengthy illness on March 28, 2012 at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1927 in Feltzen South, Lunnenburg County, N.S. born to Lavinis and Bernice Colp and is survived by his loving wife Jean of 58 years; his sister Doris DeRoche of Bridgewater, N.S. and family; his children Nancy of Nanaimo, Allan (Shelley) of Ft. St. James, Stephen of Whitehorse, YT; and grandchildren Kevin, Allyson, Natasha and Jordan. Earl was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. Well known for his whitty, ďŹ&#x201A;irty sense of humour and story telling, he made friends everywhere he went. Earl and Jean met in Halifax, N.S. and married on May 12, 1953. Earl ďŹ rst moved to B.C. in 1956 and with his plumbing and pipeďŹ tting trades, held many senior positions in B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pulp and paper mills. His family later joined him in 1957 and soon started building the family home on Departure Bay Rd. He was an avid sport ďŹ sherman and hunter, enjoying numerous ďŹ shing and hunting trips with his sons and friends during his life. Jean and family would like to thank the many special friends for the their support and invite you to attend a Celebration Service for Earl on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 1 pm, Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Ave. See also www.sandsfuneral.com.

Gregory Peter Elchuk June 5, 1948 ~ March 29, 2012 Greg passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. Predeceased by mother, Joyce; survived by father, Peter; brother, David (Donna); sister, Nancy (Andy); nephew, Dylan; and nieces Andrea and Valerie. Also survived by his friends and co-workers at the Liquor Depot. Greg will be greatly missed by family, friends and acquaintances alike. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. DEATHS

DEATHS

Florence Margaret Brunt September 1, 1911 - March 24, 2012

Florence (Flo) Brunt, nee Higginson, was born in Michel, BC in 1911, but spent most of her life in Nanaimo and Wall Beach. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Clement (Kemp) Brunt, in 1982 and will be deeply missed by her loving and caring daughter, Shirley Kosich who did a remarkable job in making her last years more comfortable; her son-in-law, Michael Kosich, whom she thought was the greatest; her grandchildren, grandchildren Michele and Jillian whom she admired from the many years they played on the beach on to their subsequent accomplishments; her great-grandchildren. Ryan and Chelsea Stanimir whom she followed so closely from the day they were born to their current University careers; Micheleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Bill Stanimir who kept her amused with his colourful jokes, and her neighbours and friends who were always there for her. She enjoyed 100 years during an exciting and ever changing technological era. Her greatest wishes were to enjoy her family and friends, her garden and to live to 100, all of which she realized. realized It is Florence Florenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ss request not to have a funeral service or ďŹ&#x201A;owers. She simply asked that those wishing to, might plant an evergreen shrub or plant in their own garden, for their enjoyment and as a remembrance of her. A special thanks goes to Stanford Place staff for their care and attention during her last two years. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements.

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DEATHS

Michael John Medlam (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeyâ&#x20AC;?)

November 12, 1964 ~ March 7, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeyâ&#x20AC;?, 47 years old, the only child of John & Diana Medlam (predeceased), adopted at 18 months old, Michael said, while most children are born into this world, he was special because he was speciďŹ cally â&#x20AC;&#x153;chosen.â&#x20AC;? Michael touched the hearts of all he came into contact with. He is survived by his wife (ďŹ ancĂŠ), Christina Harvie; daughter, Ashleigh; son, Alex; and his step-children: Joseph Aaron, Jessica-Mae and Devon William; his best-friend & brother, Doug Smith as well as his Great-Aunt Mabs. A Memorial Service will be held at the Salvation Army Community Church, corner of 8th St. and Bruce Ave, Nanaimo BC, Saturday April 7th 2pm, followed by a reception.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS SHAKLEE NON-TOXIC, natural source cleaning products. Safe for you, your home and the planet since 1960. 100% guaranteed! 250-714-1827. www.dlk.myshaklee.com

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming. Free Estimates. Licenced. (250)616-4286, (250)751-1517 ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411

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Ivan 250-758-0371 VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: Maintenance, Renovation & New Design, and Consultations. Call Guy 250-740-2505 or see http://www. virdigrisgardening.com

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, UPPER

CARS

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.

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.

HOSPITAL AREA, 2 bdrm suite, F/S, W/D, close to bus, N/S, N/P, $750 mo + utils. Avail now. Call 778-866-8251.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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. $75/hr. (250)753-0112.

OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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. ALL MANNER Home Repairs, New Construction, Reno’s, Framing, Sheds, Decks, Fencing. Great rates & Refs. Call Derrick (250)816-8646 ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Soffits, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601

RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Roofing & finish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/Insured

Richard 250-729-7809

Sucasa Home Improvements

PAINTING

MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale. Rain or Shine. Sat, April 7th, 10am-2pm. NO Early Birds! Lots of great stuff: air hockey game, tools, clothing, kitchen wares, small furniture. 870 Millstone Ave. NANAIMO- 5431 Alta Vista Dr, Fri, Apr 6, 12-3pm, Sat, Apr 7, 9am-1pm. Tools, puzzles, variety of household items, cedar planters, bird feeders, privacy screens, large plant pots, etc.

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 COUNTRY GARDENS- Central: 2 bdrm, grd ﬂoor in 55+ complex. $850 inclds heat, covered prkg, in suite W/D. Close to bus & shopping. To view, Graham 250-714-8297.

REAL ESTATE

HOSPITAL AREA

(250) 667-1189

HOUSES FOR SALE

Small Island Painting

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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FREE ITEMS

GARAGE SALES

Royal Canadian Legion #256 is hosting a

MULTI-VENDOR GARAGE SALE

Saturday, April 14th, 2012 9 am ~ 12 noon

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.

250-754-2936

2 SMALL Sklar loveseats. Dark brown, $50./pair. (250)758-8776. 2 TOSHIBA TV’s, 1- 32”, $40. 1-22”, $25. Both incld’s remotes. Call (250)754-3705 6 BUNDLES of Cedar shingles, 24” long, #3 grade, $75 (all). Call 250-758-0112. AQUARIUM- 10 gallon, accessories, live plant, $45. (250)760-0253. MCCULLOCH POWER washer, 1600psi, as new condition, $65 firm. (250)756-9448. OAK LAMINATE single pedestal computer desk, hutch & filing cabinet, $85. Call 250758-1092. SPORTS POSTER featuring; Jean-Luc Brassard, Silken Lauman, Kay Worthington, etc. $40 obo. (250)714-1827. VIKING BEER Fridge. White, clean, good working order. $80. obo. 250-751-5257.

GARAGE SALES

Call 250-753-6656

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

1 & 2 Bedrooms FREE Heat, H/W & storage. New paint, carpet & lino. Secured bldg with security cameras, From $700 & $795

HOSPITAL AREA

FREE. QUEEN box spring & mattress, spotless condition, cannot deliver. (250)756-3832 SOFA AND matching love seat (light beige tweed). Please call Rick 250-758-7253

250 924 5436

CALL 754-8128 8

DIVER LAKE: Apr. 7 & 8, 9am-3pm. 2651 Labieux Rd. Salt & Fresh water fishing, electrical, housewares, camping, electronic, , sports, handtools, BBQ parts, power tools, bark mulch, bike parts.

1bdrm +den, Schooner Cove, $800/mo. Underground parking, gas FP, N/S. near Marina. Avail. immed 250-714-1886.

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

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

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Tables for Rent $15 each

BRANNEN LAKE area. Sat. April 7, 10am-2pm. TVs, coffee tables, lots of small stuff. 5247 Burnham Cres.

DOWNTOWN LIVING -Gusola Block, 120 Commercial St., 1bdrm apt. Avail May 1st. $875/mo +utils. Laundry incl. N/S, N/P. Refs Req. Contact Lisa for further information. 250-753-5757

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Everything from A ~ Z

GARAGE SALES

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

PARKSVILLE, 1219 Gilley Cres. Fri. Apr. 6th, Sat. Apr.7th & Sun. Apr. 8th. (10-7) Mega Estate Sale! Everything Goes! Antiques, appli’s, elec. scooter, furn. h/hold, asst’d living items, tools & much more!!

Treating Your Home like Ours Over 25 years of Reliable Service

1630 East Wellington

TRANSPORTATION

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MOVING & STORAGE

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.

RENTALS

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

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FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $40 - $70/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851.

RENTALS

LANDSCAPING

See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646

HANDYPERSONS

RENTALS

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BULLY’S LANDSCAPING. Spring Clean-up Specials: Lawn aerating, power washing, pruning, yard cleaning, irrigation blow-outs. Bobcat & excavating. All your landscaping needs. 250-585-7177

DEMELO LANDSCAPING

ALL REPAIRS in Tiling, Drywall, Painting, Plumbing and Carpentry. Free estimates. Call 250-245-0388.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Nanaimo News Bulletin

LADYSMITH- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1250sq ft, ocean view like new condo. $995. (250)802-1520. 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.

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 NEWER 2BDRM in 4/plex. Near beach, surrounded by park, $900/mo includes utils. N/S, N/P. (250)751-2918 or 741-8831 after 6pm. NORTH NANAIMO- reno’d 4 bdrms, 2 bath sxs, $1150. Fenced yard, pets ok. 4 appls. Apr 1. 1-250-598-6034.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOMES WANTED

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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.

HOMES FOR RENT 1631 MEREDITH- 4 bdrms, $1295. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $950 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. NANAIMODOWNTOWN character bright, private 1 bdrm house, ocean view, W/D, fenced yard/prking. NS/NP. $760 + utils. 250-753-9365. 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. SMALL 2-BDRM house, located in 55+ mobile home park. Chase River area, close to all amenities. (250)753-2185.

TOWNHOUSES 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.

TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

S. NANAIMO. 3 bdrm, fenced yard. W/D. $1150./mo. April 15th or May 1st. (250)7584348 or (250)248-7072.

AUTO FINANCING

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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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. $450/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.

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

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mtn- 1 bdrm, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1BDRM, LEVEL entry, Quarterway area. F/S, W/D, N/P, N/S. $750 Refs. 250-753-0046 1-BDRM NEWLY reno’d. Quiet, clean. $725./mo. inclds utils. Near VIU. (250)591-1969 2 Bdrm, mostly furn walk-out bsmt ste, patio. N/S, N/P, Shaw Lk, walk to elem schl, use of yard, $1,000/mth all incl. 250.532.2350. DEPARTURE BAYbright 750sq ft 1 bdrm in quiet home, lrg kitchen/bath, no tub/laundry. NS/NP. $750 inclusive. (250)739-9051. DEPARTURE BAY. Spacious & bright, 1 bdrm fully furnished. Incls utils, hi-speed internet, digital TV, basic phone, parking, shared laundry. N/S, N/P. $750 mo. 250-751-3386. HAMMOND BAY- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, priv garden+ patio, walk to beach, $875. (250)7564680. http://rentnanaimo bc.shawwebspace.ca/ LADYSMITH: BRIGHT 1bdrm, 1000 sq ft, level entry, insuite W/D, full kitchen, small patio, priv ent, off street prkg, immac cond, N/S, utils incl’d, $750. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. ccurrie23@hotmail.com NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, north end, newer home, all utils included, $650. Avail. immed. Call (250)756-9264. NEWLY RENO’D 2bdrm, 2bath, level entry, Quarterway area. W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S. Refs. $1,000 (250)753-0046 OCEAN VIEW, lvl entry suite avail immed, North End on quiet st. Completely self contained. Lrg 1 bdrm w/ laundry. All util’s incld’d. NS/NP, Ref’s req. $800. 250-751-2557 UNIVERSITY AREA: 1bdrm, basement, $700 inclusive, no lndry. N/S, N/P.(250)754-2970

SUITES, UPPER

ATTRACTIVE 3-BDRM. Large country kitchen, den & workshop. Near schools,bus. Ref’s. $1050. May 1. (250)753-7440.

1133 BEECHWOOD3 bdrms, $1295. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

AVAIL immed. 3 bed in quiet area of Central Nan. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. $990. 250-246-4495, 250-701-3217

2057 BLUEBELL- 3 bdrms, $925. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2008 HONDA CIVIC LX

4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $14,750 o.b.o. 250-466-4156

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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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 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.

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

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, April 5, 2012

Downtown Nanaimo’s

Easter Bunny

Making it fun to be a girl!

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featuring: Cedar Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Face Painting, Easter Crafts, Bouncy Castles Aunti Bobbi the Clown and The Easter Bunny

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