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Sandra Sauer, a Nanaimo Community Gardens volunteer, waters plants in the organization’s greenhouses. Nanaimo Community Gardens will have to vacate the structures, located at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre on Hammond Bay Road, to make room for an expansion project at the waste water treatment centre. Please see story, page 3.

B.C. Ferries workers extend contract, add wage hike BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Labour forecasts are for smooth sailing for the next three years between B.C. Ferries and its unionized workers. The corporation and B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers Union agreed in February to an extension of its collective agreement to Oct. 31, 2015.

The two parties also negotiated wage increases, giving workers a one-per cent raise Oct. 31 this year, 1.5 per cent in April 2013, 1.75 per cent in April 2014 and two per cent in April 2015. “All the articles and clauses stay the same as the previous agreement, we just attached some wage increases,” said Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman.

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Richard Goode, union president, said the bargaining unit was apprehensive about the extension, but came up with an agreement that provides modest increases. “It’s not even going to keep up with inflation,” he said. “But there were no concessions to the company, no clawbacks, and we got a pension plan for our commercial drivers.” ◆ See ‘FERRY’ /4

A temporary reprieve from budget cuts could be in the works for Nanaimo students and staff. School officials propose to balance next year’s budg et with sur plus money carried forward from the current school year, despite an estimated $1.6-million shortfall for the 2012-13 school year. Phil Turin, secretarytreasurer, said the district is in an unusual position this year due to its funding protection grant and receiving unexpected extra payments from the province, and the surplus cash can absorb the projected shortfall. Funding protection is given to districts with falling enrolment to protect against a funding drop larger than 1.5 per cent, as districts are funded on a per-student basis. Turin said the grant went down $1.4 million next year and will continue to drop 1.5 per cent in coming years as enrolment continues to drop. He forecasts a funding shortfall of $2.1 million for 2013-14.

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“We’re in a bit of a window of opportunity this year,” he said. “We’re on borrowed time. We have to change how we do business or we’ll be in more trouble than we are today.” Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said it is “uplifting in a way” to not be contemplating a list of cuts for next school year, but the good news won’t last. “I’m sure the partner groups were surprised because it’s usually doom and gloom at budget meetings,” he said. “We’re happier than we have been, but at some point, we’re going to have to make some hard decisions. We can’t continue to do things in the same old way.” ◆ See ‘UNEXPECTED’ /5

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Nanaimo Community Gardens Society is on the hunt for new space for its greenhouse operations. Board member Pat Wells, who looks after communications among the greenhouse volunteers, said for the past 14 years or so, the Regional District of Nanaimo allowed the group to use greenhouses on property it owns off Hammond Bay Road. But the RDN needs that space for expansion of its sewage treatment plant as of August 2013, so members are searching for a new site. “If some wealthy person has a nice chunk of land that they’re not using, that would be lovely,” said Wells, adding the group has talked with the city about using parkland, but nothing was confirmed. If the society finds land to use, the next step is fundraising to construct greenhouses, she said. “We need a site and money and/or volunteer labour and materials,” said Wells. “We’re in a good financial position, but not to fully equip a new site overnight. We may have to start with a small one and build up.” Nanaimo Community Gardens gets a $25,000 gaming grant each year and a few smaller grants, which are used to hire a part-time production manager and administrator. The society has managed to set aside some money to help fund greenhouse construction, although this fund must also cover the costs of repairing the group’s truck or buying a new one. The truck is used to haul manure and plants and to transport volunteers involved with the gleaning program. The society uses the RDN’s greenhouses to grow seedlings to sell to the public and volunteers also grow small amounts of vegetables for their own use year-round. Wells said the seedling sales – the society sells about $10,000 worth of

A visitor information centre at the Nanaimo Parkway and Northfield Road will not be ready for the May long weekend. Nanaimo’s Saywell Developments was awarded the construction contract with a bid of $259,459, but Ian Howat, city director of strategic relationships, said design work on the centre at the Rotary rest area took longer than expected. No date was set for completion of the permanent centre, and Susan Cudahy, Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation CEO, said plans are underway to open a temporary site next month. “We’re making sure that access to the site by the public during construction wouldn’t pose any security problems or safety issues,” she said. “If that is not a plausible option at the rest area, maybe there’s an alternative where we can set up and not miss an opportunity to have a visitor information centre.” Any temporary site would require high visibility, accessibility to Internet, phones and parking. “It’s not that you can set up just any where,” she said. “It has to have easy access so the public can pull in with a boat or RV.” The permanent project was approved by council last year, and includes closing in the picnic area, upgrading washrooms, and adding offices, counter space and display racks. Other components of the project include a dog park and sani-dump. The cost estimate on the entire project is $500,000. The city received a $155,000 grant from the Island Coastal Economic Trust.

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Pat Wells, Nanaimo Community Gardens greenhouse committee member, checks in on the progress of some sprouts.

plants and seeds every year – is a break-even venture, done to encourage people to grow more food locally and to maintain seed diversity. She said the society has looked for a new spot in the north end because that’s where many of the greenhouse volunteers live. Ideally, the new site would enable volunteers to sell plants on-site, rather than carting them to the society’s Pine Street community garden location, she added, and enable the society to offer educational workshops, which is not permitted under the RDN agreement.

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Ferry workers elect leader this weekend ◆ From /1 It’s the first time in almost 20 years the company and union negotiated a contract without using a third party, Goode said. “That shows a mature relationship between both parties,” he said. “It gives the company some peace of mind to deal with the business at hand, some stability for our members and is good for the public.” Marshall said both parties worked hard over several months to get the extension. “It provides stability for our employees and certainty for the travelling public,” she said. With labour negotiations scratched off the list, the union gets down to other business at its annual convention starting Sunday (April 15) at the Coast Bastion Inn. The 150 delegates vote

Wednesday (April 18) for the top two candidates for president, first vice-president, second vice-president and secretary treasurer, and those names are put forward to 3,800 provincial members for a mail-in vote. “We should know by the third week in May who the membership selected for those four positions,” said Goode, who is running for reelection as president. “The new term begins June 1.” The agenda includes the president’s report, as well as financial, education and labour committee reports. Guest speakers on Tuesday (April 17) include: provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix; Jim Sinclair, president of the British Columbia Federation of Labour; and James Clancy, president of the National Union of Public and General Employees. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Rough ride Police check over the aftermath of a rollover crash that happened on the Island Highway near the Highland Boulevard intersection shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday. Nanaimo RCMP said witnesses saw the northbound car being driven erratically when it swerved to avoid a southbound vehicle turning left from the highway onto Highland Boulevard and nose-dived into the ditch in front of Nanaimo Golf Club. The driver, in his 20s, and a male passenger were not hurt. Police allege alcohol contributed to the crash. The car’s driver refused to give a breath sample at the scene and was issued a 90-day driving prohibition. A pickup truck parked at the golf club, a fence and irrigation system were also damaged.

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District adding deputy superintendent BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo school district is adding one new position and rearranging others to establish a lear ning services department. The new department is to improve co-ordination amongst senior education leadership staff on initiatives that support schools and educators to boost student achievement levels. Funding for the new position of deputy superintendent is

superintendents. The additional cost to the operating budget is expected to be about $175,000, including the new salary and salary boosts due to the reassignment of district principals as superintendents. Superintendent Dave Hutchinson said in the existing system, the two superintendents are each responsible for 19 schools and a number of programs, which leaves little capacity to deliver on new educational initiatives. “We need to reorga-

included in next year’s proposed budget. A deputy superintendent will head up the department and work with assistant superintendents to co-ordinate educational initiatives. The department will also have four assistant superintendents – there are two currently and the two others will come from reassigning the positions of district principal of learning alternatives and district principal of student support services as assistant

nize and restructure and put in place a team,� he said. It is expected the team might be able to find some savings over time, once the separate budgets of different departments are coordinated, he said. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said the idea is implementing a team-based approach to educational services, rather than having different de par tments, such as learning alternatives and student support services, working

separately from one another. “People don’t see themselves as linked,� he said. Brennan said having that team will also help the district determine how to best spend the Learning Improvement Fund, a special pot of money the province has given districts to be used to help teachers meet complex needs in classrooms. Nanaimo is receiving $1.5-million for next school year. “Having that larger team will allow us to better identify those

Unexpected money helps, but tough times ahead ◆ From /1 Factoring in the district’s Lear ning Improvement Fund of about $1.5 million – a separate pot of money to be used to help teachers meet complex needs in classrooms by providing extra resources such as more education assistants – Brennan said services for students should actually be enhanced next year. Turin said this year’s surplus came about for several reasons: teacher job action meant fewer expenditures on services and supplies than budgeted for and the district had fewer special needs students than budgeted for, although it still received the money due to the funding protection grant. There were also some unexpected payouts from the province: the district found out that about $167,000 of the savings from the threeday teacher strike would remain in the operating budget (the province directed that the remaining $744,000 was to be put into the Lear ning Improvement Fund) and the district received an

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additional $200,000 in provincial holdback funds – money that is usually distributed at the end of the year, if at all. The additional money put the projected surplus up to $2.3 million, which is why management decided not to recommend cuts, said Turin. “It’s very difficult to have a huge surplus and make cuts at the same time,� said Turin. “Last year, we restricted $575,000 of surplus to balance this year’s budget.� Staff propose trustees still consider extending spring break from one week

◆ $116.4 MILLION -- expected revenue from B.C. ◆ $6.1 MILLION -- from rentals, investment income, international students, special grants ◆ 90 -- per cent of the district’s budget goes toward salaries and benefits ◆ 2, 285 -- fewer students will attend Nanaimo schools than 10 years ago, a decline of about 14.5 per cent since 2002-03. Significant because enrolment drives funding ◆ $16.3 MILLION – district’s calculation of total net budget reductions since 2002-03. Trustees made cuts in all but three of those years ◆ $1.6 MILLION -- projected shortfall for next year, which staff suggest can be absorbed by surpluses this year ◆ $2.1 MILLION -- forecasted shortfall for 201314 school year

to two weeks – a move expected to save about $366,000. That money would go into a special fund for special initiatives, such as a plan to update the district’s technology. While next year’s proposed budget is mainly a rollover of this year’s, staff included a new position of deputy superintendent to support the establishment of a learning services department (related story this page). Trustees will collect feedback on the proposed budget at a public meeting Tuesday (April 17) and will adopt a budget May 2.

areas of need,� he said. “We need good data and we need to know how well we’re doing.� The department, which is intended to play an important role in advancing the district’s strategic plan as it is developed in the coming months, will be responsible for the

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A health alert was issued Thursday by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control for people who have consumed uncooked Western Family brand Pomeberry Blend frozen fruit. The centre has confirmed a link to four cases of hepatitis A in people who have consumed the fruit. Dr. Bonnie Henry, BCCDC medical director of communicable disease prevention service, said the product poses a low risk to the public. Five people developed the same hepatitis strain in B.C. and the centre linked four people to the consumption of the Pomeberry blend. But it hasn’t confirmed the presence of the disease in the product – it is still undergoing testing. H e n r y s a i d t h e c e n t re found the consumption of the uncooked berry blend was the only common link between the four people.

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The centre is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to conduct a trace-back to determine where contamination may have taken place; however, Henry said it is a lengthy process because the blend contains a number of types of berries from different countries. Berries have been linked to hepatitis A contamination before. “Hepatitis A can live in berries a particularly long time and can live in [frozen berries] for months or a year,” said Henry. “They are difficult to clean.” The BCCDC is informing

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Past mistakes under scrutinyy It’s sure to be a solemn time for many of those taking part in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Victoria. The trauma inflicted by the 150-year legacy of Indian residential schools has shaped Canadian society as we know it. First Nations continue to have an uneasy relationship with the country they are born into. That won’t change after this weekend, or even once the commission finishes hearing from the 150,000 or so people expected to tell their stories across the country. We might ask if it’s worth the pain to reopen old wounds and whether we’d all be better off by simply forgetting. In the 21st century, it seems beyond the pale for people to treat each other the way earlier generations did. We are a society that prides itself on our tolerance, but the fact is, we are not that far removed from our past. The idea of forcing hegemony was a popular notion among many Canadians throughout our history. Almost every ethnic group that was somehow alien to the mainstream has stories of attempted assimilation. In almost every case the process was a profound failure. But it is the residential schools – their thoroughness and persistence – that left the largest legacy of damage to a population that really should be at the core of who we are as a nation. As many as 3,000 people are expected to add their voices to the commission at the Victoria Conference Centre. Some will recall the kindness of teachers and others who really believed they were doing what was best for the children in their care. Others will reveal a depth of evil that provokes emotions that should be harder to stir from events that happened so long ago. It’s time for Canadians to open ourselves to doing what will correct past mistakes. We need to celebrate cultures authorities once tried to destroy. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Take political differences to the ring Liberal MP Justin Trudeau and clearly still exists after Brazeau Conservative Senator Patrick declared he was a loser “two days Brazeau might be on to something out of three” after he donned a red when they agreed to step into a and white Liberal jersey as part of boxing ring and hammer out their a side bet the following Monday. differences for three rounds, all in Judging by the smile on each the name of charity. man’s face after the bout, I think While I’ve rarely been inspired it’s safe to say they genuinely politically by any Trudeau, I enjoyed beating the tar out of each have to admit I was impressed by other. Which led me to wonder: Justin’s grit in the ring why don’t we do this (I had the pleasure of more often? SATURDAY chatting with his mothIf two respected indiBEAT er, Margaret, once and viduals at the top of our she was delightful). political system can get Toby Gorman Brazeau, armed with into a sanctioned dust Reporter p a black belt in martial up, why can’t everyone? arts, beefy arms, a miliBelieve me, after covtary background and ering city hall for four street smarts, was the years, I can think of heavy 3-1 favourite headmany times it was obviing into the bout dubbed ous a councillor wanted Thrilla on the Hilla, to bop another councilwhich raised $230,000 for lor, or a staffer wanted cancer research. to bop a councillor, or Trudeau, a pretty-boy pampered a councillor wanted to bop a taxrich kid sporting the physique payer, or a taxpayer wanted to bop of a praying mantis, surprised anybody within reach. everybody, likely himself included, It gets ugly at council meetwhen he weathered a first-round ings sometimes. An excellent and fury of punches from Brazeau. productive venting mechanism, Still standing in the second not only for council but for any round, Trudeau turned the tide, resident with pent up frustrations taking advantage of Brazeau’s as we all exit a recession and deal “rookie mistake” of coming out with tedious city business, would too strong too early. be three rounds of boxing therapy. Trudeau won with a TKO in the We could call it the Brawl by the third and final round. He even Mall. Or Clashin’ by the Bastion. bloodied Brazeau’s nose, leaving Charities would have a new him with a trickle of Liberal red form of funding, it would promote running down his face. Nice touch. health and fitness, and we’d actuNow, these two aren’t exactly the ally have a reason to build a mulbest of friends. There is palpable tiplex. animosity between them, and it ***

I’m concerned about the environmental track record the federal Conservative government is building, especially when it comes to marine habitat and oil pipelines threading through sensitive ecosystems. In the government’s 2012 budget announced in late March, it was stated that new time limits to environmental assessments of major resource extraction projects would be implemented. Worried that environmentalists could drag out the approval process to projects like the Northern Gateway Project, changes were made to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act that would impose a two-year limit on review panels. Rushing through environmental approval processes is a recipe for disaster, even though there is an estimated $500 billion worth of resource investment over the next 10 years at stake. The Conservatives also may remove fish habitat protection out of the Fisheries Act, a questionable move in itself, but one made even more suspect as the Cohen Commission gets ready to release its report this summer. If the judicial review over why Fraser River sockeye runs are declining is so important, why didn’t the government advise the commission that this change would be coming? The Cohen Commission should be recalled to consider this new direction, otherwise its findings are already obsolete. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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BIA just toots its own horn do what they please. It is downright disgusting that an event can be staged with everyone else’s money so delegates can exchange information on how great they think each other is, while sharing information on ways to throw our money away. Close to three-quarters of the Nanaimo budget goes to salaries, administration, public relations – and now patting itself on the back for conventions. Heck, a seminar was even held on how to reach out to media and positively spin stories like the one in this paper. It is laughable but sad to read the Nanaimo BIA boasting that many communities look to it for “leading-edge ideas”. What hogwash. It was

To the Editor, Re: BIA leaders share ideas ffor success, April 10. A writer said it a month ago, and they’re right. The back-slapping is now being blurted-out claiming how great the B.C. and Alberta business improvement area conference was in Nanaimo. But would anyone, with anything to do with it, say otherwise? Attendees had their trip paid for by taxpayers – travel, lodging, food, entertainment and pocket money. They had a trip to a geographically great harbour city, where they could sip wine on other folks’ dimes. And great connections for oneself were made for local DNBIA staff and their board – who get more than $400,000 a year of our public money to

nowhere to be seen when downtown was in a shambles and unsafe. It did diddly to pull downtown from the doldrums. This society is all about putting whatever it can out there and spinning it to make itself look good. Nanaimo definitely leads the way in public relations theatrics and spin-doctoring – so don’t buy the “sales pitch”. Frank Mendelson Nanaimo

Organizations need to get down to work To the Editor, Re: BIA leaders share ideas for success, April 10. This week’s new buzz words of self-promotion are “leading-edge”, “good job”

and “how do you guys do it?” They come from downtown business association general manager Corrie Hostetter boasting what she says her colleagues from other cities are saying about the local Business Improvement Association. The trumpeting of her own group comes on the heels of Economic Development CEO Susan Cudhay’s presentation to council last month, in which she dipped into bureaucratic lingo using words like “leveraging, equity raise and lure package”. When will city-funded organizations just do the work they were set up for instead of trying to bafflegab us with words? C.L. Cavanagh Nanaimo

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Perhaps we should leash and maybe ban all people from our parks because it’s obvious (using the writer’s logic) that all people are pigs and polluters and should therefore be locked up in their homes all the time. The mess that people leave behind ruins for me

the enjoyment of my walk with my well-behaved and well-trained dogs. Esther Holubowich Nanaimo

posed to cover its recycling at the end of its useful life, not provide it with a government pension. S.I. Petersen Nanaimo

Recycling surcharge a ‘stealth’ addition Station important to entire population To the Editor, The world of surcharges seems to be running amok. Today I went to purchase an electronic kitchen scale for $10, only to discover there is a recycling fee on this item of $2.75. I realize that my supporting the economy and, as a result, creating jobs is something that should not go unpunished, but a 27.5-per cent penalty seems excessive. And to add insult to injury, there was no mention of this surcharge in the ad or signage. It was not until it magically appeared on the checkout till that this fee reared its ugly head. If businesses tried to add these sorts of ‘stealth charges’, it would be severely frowned upon, but it is perfectly OK when the government does it. This charge is only sup-

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The CBC is the only organization I know that truly brings our extensive country together. The CBC should not have been cut again. When we arrived here from the U.K. many years ago, we were delighted to find a radio station playing decent music, reading the news and discussing the current affairs of the day. Then we bought a TV and enjoyed the CBC channel. Later came Newsworld, which is still excellent, but some gaps have been occuring in its coverage. The CBC is incredibly important to the entire population of Canada, and I hope people will demand that it not be steadily treated as a non-entity. S. Penney Nanaimo

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People creating more problems than dogs To the Editor, Re: City’s dog problem perpetuated by too many irresponsible owners, Letters, April 10. Tom McCartney is unbelievable. The vast majority of dog owners are lazy and irresponsible? Really? If that were the case, I would think we would hear of a lot more attacks by dogs on people and other dogs. How many have you heard about lately? In Maffeo Sutton Park and around the seawall on any given day, there are sometimes hundreds of people with their dogs. Anyone been attacked and bitten by one of those dogs lately? I walk daily from the Departure Bay ferry terminal through Maffeo Sutton Park and along to Pioneer Waterfront Plaza. The other day on my walk along the seawall I counted one mess left by a dog – and I stopped counting after I reached 150 pieces of human-left garbage. Cigarette butts and packages, coffee cups, paper. So, who’s really ruining our parks and trails?

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Sharing the Caring In honor of National Volunteer Week, we salute the dedicated men, women, teens and kids who enrich their communities and the world through service. Thanks, volunteers, for making a difference!

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opment and volunteer firefighting – the list is endless. The work of volunteers is essential to maintaining resilient communities at home and around the world. National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy. This year’s 68th annual NVW takes place the week of April 15 to 21. It is Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism, and civic participation.

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Sharing the Caring In honor of National Volunteer Week, we salute the dedicated men, women, teens and kids who enrich their communities and the world through service. Thanks, volunteers, for making a difference!

National Volunteer Week April 15-21, 2012

Teens make ideal volunteers When it comes to volunteering, perhaps no group of people is better suited to volunteering their time and services than teenagers. Teenagers typically have lots of free time and are liable to gain great perspective on life from helping others. Teenagers applying for or hoping to one day go to college can also benefit from listing volunteer experience on their college applications. Fortunately, teenagers have many opportunities to volunteer at their disposal. Habitat for Humanity Teens who enjoy working with their hands

might want to consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanity (www. habitat.org). Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. Teens can help build simple and affordable homes for low-income families. Local homeless shelters, food banks, religious organizations, animal shelters, and even state parks are some of the places teens can contact to learn about volunteering opportunities in their area.

The Nanaimo and District BC SPCA would like to thank its many volunteers and foster families for all the hard work they have put in throughout 2011 and into 2012.

Thank you to all the 100+ volunteers who make Scouting amazing in the Nanaimo area. Your smiles tell the story.

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Without help from these wonderful people we would not be able to provide the level of care that we do for our more than 1300 animals that we took into care last year. To our dogwalkers, cat and small animals carers, foster families and to those who simply help us maintain and clean the shelter we thank you. The donation of one’s time is such a valuable and seless act and we so appreciate all of you. You make our job much easier. To show our appreciation we will be hosting a volunteer appreciation picnic (meat-free) on Sunday April 22 between 1-3 pm at Westwood Lake. There will be delicious sandwiches, wonderful salads, desserts and refreshments available all free of charge! We invite all of our volunteers to join us! If you are interested in joining this incredible group of people, drop into the shelter and enquire about volunteer opportunities!

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Model railroaders on track for annual show If there is one word to describe model railroading, it’s diversity. Unlike other leisure time activities, model railroading doesn’t have a right way and a wrong way to do things.

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model building and engineering. Participants can exerciseg their imaginations as well to build something unique. Model railroaders will be in Nanaimo Sunday (April

15) for the 28th Annual Vancouver Island Spring Model Railroad Show at Beban Park Social Centre. The event, open to the public, features operating layouts in various scales, swap-n-shop tables, and

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Residents join NEDC tourism committee The Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation has signed up 16 community representatives to help position the city as a tourist destination. Forming the corporation’s Tourism Leadership Committee, the group is chaired by Dan Brady, of the Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel. Joining Brady for a two-year term are: Volker Grady, Coast Bastion Inn; Dave Ilyn, Buccaneer Inn; Nicole Vaugeois, Vancouver I s l a n d U n ive r s i t y ; David Twynam, VIU; John Winter, Harbour Air; Bruce Avis, Correction Services Canada; Scott Littlejohn, Living Forest Campground; Kristenn Magnussen, veterinarian; Don Dempson, business consultant; Sandra Petryk, Nanaimo Airport; Denise Tacon, Vancouver Island Conference Centre; Margot Holmes, Vancouver Island Symphony; Donna Vidal, CTV News; Jen Bogwald, Meyers Norris Penny; and Elizabeth Williams, City of Nanaimo sport tourism. For more information, please go to www. nanaimo.ca. VANCOUVER ISLAND – LOWER MAINLAND Ferry schedules are subject to change without notice.

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Campaign flushes out latrine inadequacies Success can be a double-edged sword as the New Hope Schools Society is finding out with its work in Africa. Established in 2004 to build and support Victoria Primary School in Uganda, the society witnessed the school’s first graduation in January with 12 of the 13 graduates finishing in the top two levels nationally. Susan Dobson, a society director in Nanaimo, said thanks to the achievement, the school now has the attention of parents far beyond the village and the school population is rapidly growing, putting pressure on operating and maintenance costs. T h e n ew s ch o o l year started in February with 495 children and 19 staff using latrines built in 2005 for approximately 200 students and staff. Society members decided to take a leap of faith and use the funds in the bank for next term’s costs, to build a new set of latrines at a cost of $5,000. The latrines should be ready soon, but the school desperately needs more furniture, a cement skin over top of the bricks to protect it from the wind and rain, and proper walls and floors inside the classroom. “Our main priority is always to pay salaries. The average teacher salary is about

$125 to $200 a month,� said Dobson. “We are proud to say that in the past seven years, no teacher has ever

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A group of Nanaimo musicians is doing its part to help AIDS sufferers in Africa. The group, including Myc Shar ratt, Tome Jones, Jack Jantzen, Terry Mack and more, is hosting a fundraising concert and dinner April 26 at the Vault Coffee Shop, 499 Wallace St., from 6-10 p.m. Funds raised go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers of Africa campaign through Nanaimo’s Nan Go Grannies. For more information, please call 250755-4068.

gone unpaid.� To continue to meet its other responsibilities, the society needs to repay the $5,000 bor-

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active life Canine communication deciphered I COURSES PROVIDE dog owners skills to understand their pet’s many signals. BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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any dog owners talk to their pets, but not everyone knows what the animal is trying to communicate back to them. Nanaimo’s parks, recreation and culture is offering three classes this month to help people communicate better with their dogs, learn the animal’s verbal communications and body language and what it means. Instructors Lisa Kerry and Donna Hill share their canine training knowledge with participants. Kerry owns and operates Dog Gone Good, a dog training service and is a certified obedience instructor. Hill has a zoology and teaching degree and has worked as a nature interpreter and field biologist for more than 20 years. Hill’s passion for dogs led her to use her skills to train her own dogs and co-found the Vancouver Island Animal Training Association. Kerry said dogs have an entire social and communication system of their own. “Some dogs know a lot of cues and tricks, but are socially inept at dealing with settings like agility classes or stimulating settings and environments, said Kerry. “We spent a lot of time developing our program for kids and adults in a way that starts right at the root of the common misunderstandings.” Talk Dog – Learn to Speak Doggish for ages seven to 11 teaches young people to interpret their dog’s verbal communication and body language and how to play safely with their dog. The six-part course runs Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. at Beban Social Centre beginning Tuesday

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Donna Hill works with her dog Lucy, a border collie mix. Hill said keys to avoiding unwanted behaviour is understanding the dog’s verbal and physical signals. Hill and Lisa Kerry teach classes through parks, recreation and culture to help people understand their dog better.

(April 17) to May 22. “One of the things we want to teach the kids is to learn the early warning signs – not just the growl because that’s a real obvious one – but things like the dogs looking away, or the dog licking his lips or the dog is yawning,” said Hill. “Those are all early cues that the dog is not comfortable and that the child needs to be backing off.” Participants learn skills through a

number of games designed to teach them about emotions and how dogs have similar emotions to humans. Senses of Dogs is also for children ages seven to 11. The Pro-D program is April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. During a series of games, youth learn about a dog’s sense of sight, smell and hearing and how they compare to their own. “Their motion discrimination is much, much greater than ours and that

makes sense given their background as hunter and scavengers,” said Hill. Communication and the Modern Dog is a workshop for adults April 30 from 6-9 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre. It teaches participants about subtle cues dogs give – how to read them – and what actions to take. For more information, please call 250756-5200 or go to www.nanaimo.ca. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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favourite activity guide cover image. Our latest attempt to encourage feedback is a video created by a group of Vancouver Island University students. It takes a lighthearted approach, but the purpose is serious. We can’t achieve our goal of improving the life and leisure of residents and visitors if we program without input. As a group, we do have great ideas and a lot of practical experience, but those are only part of the equation when it comes to providing community recreation, parks and culture services. We need feedback to know if our ideas are working, or if the experiences we are providing the community are the ones you are seeking. Staying current and responsive is critical. As a department with

and on our Facebook and YouTube pages; visit with us at one of our Coffee with the Coordinators sessions; send an e-mail with your thoughts to askprc@nanaimo.ca; or fill out a feedback form at one of the facilities. Thanks for keeping us all healthy. ◆ Hannah King is a marketing and communication specialist with Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture.

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As a person who has spent the past 20 years asking for, receiving and implementing public input, I’ve heard my share of strange ideas. The adage ‘there are no stupid questions’ was my daily mantra while working in the hospitality industry. (It’s a fact that people often forget to pack their common sense while travelling) So I consider myself a bit of an expert on feedback and can tell you I have never worked in a place where feedback is more readily sought, considered and acted on than here at parks, recreation and culture. Quite simply, we wouldn’t be able to operate without it. If you’ve been a regular or even passive user of local recreation, culture and parks services, you’ve probably heard about one of our surveys or open house sessions. We ask you about everything from preschool programs and goose poop, to smoking bans and your

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Avril Marie Bowie (nee Black) 1927 - 2012 Mom passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday April 4, 2012 after a period of failing health. She was born in Hatfield, Yorkshire and had many fond memories of growing up in London and going to school in the north of England. Sadly she was orphaned in 1941. As a young adult she moved to Trail BC, where she worked as a dance teacher. It was there that she met and married Jack Bowie, a Vancouver dentist, happily taking on the responsibilities of wife, mother and dental assistant. Avril was a master bridge player and fine porcelain artist. Despite a severe hearing loss caused by the bombing during the war, she loved to entertain and took great pride in her elaborate and formal settings. She also enjoyed travelling, knitting, cooking and reading. Predeceased by her husband Jack (2005); children, Michael (2010) and Belinda (1961), she will be deeply missed by her daughters, MaryJane (Roy), Brenda (David); many grandchildren and great grandchildren, extended family and friends. All who knew Avril are welcome to celebrate her life on Saturday, April 21st at 2379 Evanshire Crescent, Nanoose Bay, BC from 1:00pm-3:00 p.m.

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Funding may be available. Anne passed away peacefully April 9, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC. Born March 24, 1939, in Newcastle England, she came to Canada at the age of 17 with her parents Isabelle and Thomas Parker, sister, Pauline and brother Edward. As a young woman she met the love of her life and soul mate, Frank Graves. The young couple married in Victoria in 1959. They started a family soon after with Cathy and David. The family was posted to Germany in 1963 where Frank served with the Princes Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Upon return to Canada they completed their family with the birth of Peter and Susan. In 1967, they moved to Nanaimo where they settled and raised their young family. Anne worked for 27 years as a Parks and Recreation Coordinator for Bowen Park Seniors and was an active part of the community. She was involved with Nanaimo Theatre Group and was a founding member of the Nanaimo British Club. Anne enjoyed people and was a born storyteller. She always had a kind word, shoulder to cry on, and an ear for listening. She was a proud grandma and enjoyed spending time with her 8 grandchildren. After her retirement she was able to spend more time with her loving husband traveling, enjoying the arts, and socializing. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1pm at the Royal Canadian Legion 256, 1630 Wellington Rd., Nanaimo, BC. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.

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The Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications for the position of Economic Development Coordinator to serve the business attraction, retention and expansion divisions’ needs of the Corporation. Reporting to the Business Development and Research Officer, the Economic Development Coordinator carries out the Business Retention and Expansion program, assists in business attraction activities, provides research assistance and handles general economic development inquiries for the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation. Major responsibilities include: * Providing assistance to business start-ups and expansions * Removing obstacles to business advancement * Providing supporting research support * Development of the Quarterly Economic Development newsletter * Assistance with business assistance tours, events, conferences, trade shows

The ideal candidate will possess: * Minimum of 5 years in an economic development environment * Knowledge of research methods * Understanding of community demographics and statistical information * Familiar with government grants/assistance programs * Strong communication and presentation skills * Exemplary customer service * Advanced social media skills

Some travel and use of a personal vehicle are required. Hours are Monday Friday and may involve evening and weekend work. Please send your resume with cover letter, including salary expectation, in confidence to carolyn.quinn@investnanaimo.com. Closing date is April 27th, 2012 at 5pm. We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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EXPERIENCED Landscaper required for busy landscaping company. BC Driver’s License a must. (250)585-7177

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com

JT FLAIR in Country Club Mall is looking for Hair Models for education purposes. Haircuts are free; 50% off colors. Please see Michele or Tony.

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FULL-TIME Personnel required for growing Landscape company. Must have experience in the industry, work well with others and posses a valid D.L. Horticultural training /diploma an asset. Email resume to: acerlandscaping@shaw.ca LONG LAKE Nursery requires a P/T Florist. Flexible hrs. Prior experience a must. Please drop resume or phone (250)758-4222 RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM

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TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPERIENCED Construction Labourers needed for high walls concrete forming in Nanaimo. Good wages. Resume: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

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APPLICATIONS FOR A PARK CONCESSION RFP No. 1333

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The City of Nanaimo will accept applications to operate a food concession at Departure Bay Beach for the term of May 15, 2012 – October 15, 2012.

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Applicable fees: Site fees: $500.00 per season ($100/ month excluding HST) Application packages are available online at the City of Nanaimo Website www.nanaimo.ca under Business/ Bid Opportunities, or may be obtained from the City of Nanaimo Purchasing Department at 2020 Labieux Road between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Please direct your enquiries to: Jeff Ritchie, Senior Manager, Parks & Civic Facilities at (250) 755-7503 or j email jeff.ritchie@nanaimo.ca. Application submission deadline: 3:00 p.m., local time, Friday, April 27, 2012 Please submit applications clearly labelled DEPARTURE BAY BEACH CONCESSION RFP No.1333 by one of the following methods: Mail:

City of Nanaimo Purchasing Department 2020 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9 Attention: Kurtis Felker, Manager, Purchasing & Stores

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Class 1A Driver Needed! PepsiCo Beverages Canada is now hiring dedicated, customer focused individuals to join our leading team in Nanaimo as a Seasonal Delivery Driver. As the newest member of our team, you will bring a valid class 1 license and the ability to lift 45 lbs repeatedly. You are dedicated to your customers and want to ensure our product looks great on the shelves and in the coolers at each of your locations. As a valued member of the PBC family, we will provide competitive compensation, a great work/ life balance and room for advancement. If this is you, we look forward to meeting you so please apply on line or by fax today!

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Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings: Capital Project Accountant Maintenance Supervisor Master Mechanic Area Planner Field Planner Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive beneďŹ t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING! 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Will remove & recycle your unwanted items responsibly. Call us or book online & save!

2ND Annual Chase River Bazaar, Saturday May 5th 9am2pm Table rentals $20 Details call Julie 250-755-1800 .

PETS PET CARE SERVICES 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

PETS YELLOW LAB Pups, purebred. Males left, ready to go. $650. (604)741-7216.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $200 JACK La LANNES Juicer. Fruit or vegetable, $150. firm. Call (250)585-3337.

FRIENDLY FRANK DECORATIVE PLANT pots + plants (5) $5.ea. Electric Weed eater $49. (250)758-7686. FRIGIDAIRE FRIDGE- white & clean, good working order, $99 obo. (250)751-5257. HARDBALL BAT, (wooden), Mickey Mantle, high quality, $99. Call 250-753-3588. HEAD BOARD, book case style, oak veneer, 42”wx38”h, good condition, $25. Call 250758-8082. SOFA BED- excellent condition, $99. Call (250)729-9951. STAINLESS STEEL chimney cleaner with 12’ extension, $80. Call 250-754-6487. WHEELED UPRIGHT suitcase, black. $25. Call 250753-0253. YARD WORKS cordless lawn mower, $99. Call 250-7560661.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). 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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ESTATE SALE: Sat., Apr. 14th, 8am-2pm and Sun., Apr. 15th, 9am-2pm; Antiques, furniture, books, household goods, garden tools, crystal, china and more. 590 Northumberland Dr. MOVING Sale Saturday April 21st 9:00 am to noon. Drafting table, exercise equip, telescope, tools, ladder, household furnishings, etc. 511 Otter Place in Long Lake Heights.

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ARCHERS: 3-LONGBOWS at bargain prices! Custom laminated, polished wood R.H. 68”, 42lbs @28”, $225 obo. PSC redwood black limbs, 66” R.H. 40lbs @28”, $150 obo. Sequoia 68” R.H. 40lbs @28”, suede handle, $120 obo. Call (250)585-4061

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER CENTRAL Nanaimo- 3 bdrm Townhome- Open concept, reno’d. $179,900 (250)755-3003.

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N. NANAIMO, grd level semi priv suite, priv bdrm & bath, kitchenette in laundry room, $550 + utils, 250-729-9583.

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NANAIMO (near Seawall)Cozy 1 bdrm, top flr, clean quiet bldg. Inclds heat, H/W, cable, parking & storage. NP/NS. Avail May 1st. $605./mo. (250)756-9527.

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BRECHIN: BRIGHT 2-bdrm. soaker tub, yard, carport. May 1st. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $925 + utils. (250)754-2490. CHASE RIVER: 2 bdrm sxs duplex. F/S, W/D. References req’d. $850. (250) 716-3524. DEPARTURE BAY area. 3bdrm duplex, covered carport, large yard, W/D. $1100. Avail Now. NP/NS. Call Karen at (250)619-1272. 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. NORTHFIELD RD- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls $1200+ utils. Refs. Available immed. Call (250)756-2297. NORTH NANAIMO- 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Clean, bright, new carpet/paint, family home. W/D hookup. Close to amenities. $995. Available May 1. Call (250)758-4871. NORTH NANAIMO- reno’d 4 bdrms, 2 bath sxs, $1149. Fenced yard, pets ok. 4 appls. (Now). 1-250-598-6034.

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. CLASSICAL DOWNTOWN 1bdrm +den. Ocean vistas, skylights, 5 appli’s. Fabulous bldg. $900/mo. N/P, N/S. (250)754-2207 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.

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

Call 250-753-6656 HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.

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

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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.

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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- (OCEAN view) Downtown. 2 bdrm, senior friendly, beautifully finished, secure parking, 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease req’d. NS/NP. $1075. 250-591-8886. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet Bachelor, 1 or 2 Bdrm from $585. Close to ferry and harbour walk. Intercom, elevator, Free hot water, sauna. N/S, N/P. Refs req’d. 250-753-8633

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rendan McCarthy can “do it all”, said his Nanaimo Pirates manager. “He’s a four-five-hole guy, he can run, he can play multiple positions,” Doug Rogers said. “It showed; he was our MVP last year.” And like a lot of ball players, McCarthy’s athletic talents aren’t limited to the diamond. He’s also an all-star on the basketball court, where he led the Cedar Spartans in scoring the last two winters. But it’s spring and summer that really get him fired up. “Baseball will always be my No. 1 sport,” McCarthy said. “It’s the group of guys, the field, everything. Just the atmosphere around the baseball park, you just always want to be here. That’s why I love the sport.” He’s a baseball guy who is pursuing a future in the game. And that’s why this 2012 season is an important one. “The most important season,” said Rogers. “He’s had some good [college] offers from down south and they’ll be following him now all season long.” The outfielder/first baseman has talked to junior colleges and even NCAA Div. 1 schools. With his honour-roll grades and MVP

skill, where he ends up is all up to him. Home runs and RBIs matter, maybe, but those things will come with any team success. “It’s not too important to me as long as I’m contributing to the team,” McCarthy said. “It’s always in the back of your mind but I find it’s best to not think about it. You have more fun when you’re not feeling pressure.” That said, there will be some pressure on the middle-of-the-order guy. The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder recalls that as a smaller, skinnier rookie two years ago he was just trying to get on base. Now he has additional duties. “I’m trying to be more of a clutch player and drive runners in and do the necessary things to execute in tight games,” he said. On defence his role has changed, too, as he’s moved to centre field where he has more ground to cover. He’s also trying to learn the first baseman position to round out his game. McCarthy is just one of many veteran voices in the Pirates dugout, but he’s one who leads by example. “His work ethic is outstanding,” Rogers said. “He shows that on the field and then his results, obviously, show.” GAME ON … The Hub City Paving Pirates play the Victoria Eagles today (April 14) at noon and 2:30 p.m. at Serauxmen Stadium. Tomorrow they host the Whalley Chiefs at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Serauxmen. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo Pirates baseball player Brendan McCarthy stretches to snag a high throw at practice Tuesday evening at Serauxmen Stadium.

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said. “A very committed kid … We really like his character and his makeup as a player. He plays defence first; he’s a responsible and steady guy.” The Clippers will be holding a spring camp May 11-12 at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. There is still general managing to do between now and then, said Vandekamp. “We’ re cer tainly still pursuing a couple more guys up front and then working on some veterans, as well,” he said. “So we’re still very busy.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Lawn bowling club gets green in tip-top shape for season As we inch our way into the warmer weather, one of the indicators of spring every year is the start of the outdoor lawn bowling season. That season is just about to begin, with both a general meeting for members of the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club and an open house for newcomers happening this weekend…

During recent weeks, members of the bowls club down at Bowen Park have been preparing the green for action. The incoming board of directors was elected over this past winter and the group has since been busy getting plans in place for the new season which is about to begin. Those plans will be discussed at the

Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club’s spring general meeting, to be held this Sunday (April 15) at 2 p.m. in the clubhouse adjacent to the Bowen Activity Centre. All club members are encouraged to attend to hear committee reports and get details about the start of leagues and upcoming tournaments. Taking over as pres-

ident of the club this year is Janet Taylor, assisted by past-president Jeff Dixon and vice-president David Mitchell. Also on the executive are treasurer Bob Calderwood and Vernie Dawkin who continues in her role as club secretary. Directors include Dave Towns, Margaret Coleman, Zena Buck, Joyce Mitchell, Ed LaChance, Vern

Hagstrom, Donn Sherry and Len Gafka. For anyone curious to learn about the sport, the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club is again this year hosting open houses. The first of those was held last Saturday and the second occurs today (April 14) from 1-4 p.m. at the Bowen Park green. Club members will be

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on hand to chat with and Louise McLeod. and show visitors Keith McMann, the clubhouse. For Walter Bechtold and anyone wishing to try alternates George some bowling, equipShaw and Joe Bewley ment will be provided teamed to win the and coaches will proJack MacLachlan vide basic instruction men’s triples, while in the sport. Jeff Dixon, Evelyn For curScharf rent club and Joyce THORPE members, Mitchell the season combined REPORT will get to claim Ian Thorpe underway the Ernie Columnist April Johnson 21. Tramixed triditional ples crown. opening Winners of day certhe Alan emonies Cup mixed will take triples place were Keith beginning McMann, at 1 p.m. on that day Anne Ashdown and and the mayor has Glen McCord. been invited to attend Marj Fenske and to deliver the first Chuck Rogerson bowl of the season. teamed to captured Then, the season the H&M Jones mixed will get into full pairs competition, swing with games and while Gordon Philcompetitions nearly lips partnered with every day of the week Zena Buck to claim through until the end the Tom and Ruth of September. Among Novis 75-plus mixed those taking part pairs event. Winners with be many of the of the Ralph Wilson defending winners of men’s pairs were fours, triples, pairs Eric Spalding and and singles competiMyron Mishio, while tions. Last season’s Pat MacLachlan and games chair George Jean Giszas together Gibson sends word earned the Wheaton that the winning team ladies’ pairs title. in the Jim Gavin In another pairs mixed fours club com- event, Marj Fenske petition was that of and Chuck Rogerson Mona Haddad, Derek combined to capture Shandley, Ed Bryce the club membership and Teresa Rogerson. competition. In the Norval WheatMen’s singles club croft mixed fours champion on the year open event, first place was Vern Hagstrom, went to Nanaimo’s with Trish Higgs the Rick Quibell, Marj ladies’ singles chamFenske, Ed Bryce and pion. It was a family Anne Ashdown. affair for novice titles, In triples play, the as the ladies’ novice Inkster mixed triples club champion was crown went to Keith Edna Cote and men’s McMann, Vernie novice champ was Dawkin and alterGene Cote. nates Evelyn Scharf Whatever your and Bob McKenzie. sport, a reminder in Taking home the closing to play your Vince Crawley ladies’ hardest, play fair, and triples championship show good sportsmanwere Mona Haddad, ship. ◆ Teresa Rogerson Ian Thorpe writes and alternate playabout sports Saturdays. ers Janet Taylor

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