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The local forest workers’ union has lost its bid to get severance pay for roughly 40 employees who ran the planer at Western Forest Products’s downtown Nanaimo sawmill. Brian Butler, first vice-president of the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937, said the planer operation at the downtown sawmill shut down in December 2008 and never reopened, even after the sawmill reopened in 2010. The union argued the workers were entitled to severance pay, totalling roughly $1 million, because the union’s new contract stipulates severance must be paid after a “major operating component” of a mill has been shut down for two years. While the sawmill resumed operation before the 24-month time frame expired, the planer mill remained down. Butler said an arbitrator ruled in favour of the company, which argued the planer shutdown happened under the previous collective agreement, when severance pay was only due if the “principal processing and production part of a plant” was shut down for more than two years. “It’s a tough blow,” he said. “We’re not happy with Western Forest Products for treating workers in this fashion.” While some of the laid-off workers managed to get hired on at other divisions, many are still struggling with the income loss, said Butler. A lawyer advised an appeal would be unsuccessful, he added. ◆ See ‘ANOTHER’ ‘ /4

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School district, city sued over injuries from fallen speaker BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

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motivation,” said Detta-Coulson, about how the program inspired her to continue her education. oung people are gaining Prior to participating in Home life skills and hands-on Grown, she was out of work for training that’s helping two years, dealing with health transform their lives issues. through Nanaimo Foodshare’s “I had a lot of barriers when I Home Grown program. first started,” she said. Participants But Dettagain certificaCoulson worked tion in Food through her Safe, Superhost, barriers and WHMIS, first was recognized ◆ HOME GROWN gives aid and more. by Foodshare youth facing barriers Program coordinawith its perhands-on work tors and employers sonal growth experience and lifealso help them and achievement skills training. learn communicaaward. tion and conflict One aspect ◆ THE PROGRAM, aimed resolution skills, Detta-Coulson at youth ages 15-30, time and financial liked about focuses on providing management, and the program is training to out-of school other skills they the conversayouth. The 30-week can use on the job tions between program provides six and in their daily the employees, weeks of training and lives. employers and classroom workshops, For Willow Dettaprogram staff and 24 weeks spent on Coulson, 20, the to discuss how the job. program changed they can help the ◆ NANAIMO FOODSHARE her plans for the employee succeed. is taking names for future. Sky Wilson, a waitlist for the next She previously 20, said getting intake which begins wanted to pursue certification in Aug. 27. For more infora career in the areas such as first mation, please contact medical field, but aid and WHMIS Nanaimo Foodshare at decided to become gave her more 250-753-9393. a horticulturalconfidence when ist after working she approaches at Compassion employers Farm in Lantzville last year. because she has more skills to She’s attending Vancouver Island offer. University in pursuit of her goal. “It’s a good foundation, I guess, “It gave me a huge lift and to get you going in whatever THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Newsbriefs Bulletin earns awards The News Bulletin’s special section to mark last year’s Remembrance Day earned a national award.

Our annual supplement marking the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers won Best Holiday Edition (circulation 12,500 or more) in the Canadian Community Newspapers Association annual awards. Sports editor Greg Sakaki took third place in the Best Sports Coverage (circulation 12,500 or more), while the paper took a Blue Ribbon award in the General

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Sky Wilson changes out a hole on the putting green at the Pryde Vista Golf Course as part of her hands-on training through Nanaimo Foodshare’s Home Grown program, which connects youth facing barriers with training and employment opportunities.

direction you want to get going in,” she said. Stephen Cochrane, program coordinator, said it’s unique because it focuses on giving participants job training, but also incorporates a life skills component. “This program has the opportunity to really transform a person’s life,” said Cochrane. The program helps youth between the ages of 15 and 30, who are out of school and might face employment barriers, to gain hands-on work experience with community employers. Cochrane said participants work

with coaches, employers and others to manage issues or barriers they face. The 30-week program connects youth to employment opportunities in small-scale agriculture, horticulture and the food service industry. Participants receive a training allowance during the initial first six weeks and then for the remaining 24-weeks receive minimum wage, working 35 hours a week. Nanaimo Foodshare has partnerships with about 50 companies, without which the program wouldn’t be able to function.

Excellence category (circulation 25,000 and up). The national awards add to the provincial awards the News Bulletin won earlier this month, including Best Business Writing for Toby Gorman.

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A Nanaimo woman hit by a falling loudspeaker during a high school football game at Beban Park last November is suing the City of Nanaimo and Nanaimo school district. Linda Malpass was watching the John Barsby Bulldogs take on the Clarence Fulton Maroons at Merle Logan Field Nov. 11 when powerful winds, which reportedly reached gusts of up to 90 km/h, blew speaker equipment off a utility shed and onto her upper body. A notice of civil claim, filed in B.C. Supreme Court in Nanaimo on March 14, states Malpass sustained injuries to her neck and left shoulder, as well as “additional injuries to be determined.” Malpass is seeking an award of damages for nonpecuniary loss, past and future health care costs and special damages. Her claim states the city and school district were occupiers of the premises at the time the speaker fell and alleges the incident was caused by a breach of the Occupier’s Liability Act and/or negligence of either or both defendants. Al Kenning, city manager, said the speakers did not belong to the city and there was an agreement in place that transfers liability to the school board as part of the rental agreement. “I would expect that the school district’s insurance prog ram would assume responsibility for the file,” he said. Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman, said the civil suit is now in the hands of the Schools Protection Program. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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School calendar changes pushed I PROVINCE GIVES districts additional flexibility. BY TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS

School districts will be able to determine their own calendar and offer online classes to students in any grade under amendments to the School Act presented Thursday. Education Minister George Abbott said the changes are designed to increase flexibility for schools and students. The ministry will continue to require a minimum num-

ber of instructional hours, breaks through the year but school boards will be instead of the standard Sepable to design their own cal- tember-to-June model. That endars. has been popular with stuAbbott said the dents, parents and standard school calteachers, and acaendar is a relic of demic results have an agrarian society been encouraging, where children did Abbott said. farm work in sum“What we now mer. A two-month have is a pretty summer break can strong case that result in setbacks children learn betfor student learnter when they don’t ing, especially have a long sumt h o s e wh o a r e mer break, that ABBOTT struggling to keep a shorter period up, he said. when they’re away Abbott cited Kanaka Creek from school is better,” elementary school in Maple Abbott said. Ridge, which uses a modiOnline courses are curfied calendar with shorter rently only allowed for

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Another hearing coming From /1 Makenzie Leine, a Western Forest Products spokeswoman, said that any decision the company makes respects the collective agreement and the arbitrator agreed the company followed the appropriate process. Another arbitration hearing this summer will deal with whether the company restarted the Duke Point and downtown Nanaimo sawmills to avoid paying severance costs or for market reasons. The downtown sawmill shut down in December 2008 and reopened on one shift in November 2010. Duke Point shut down October 2009 and reopened on one part-time shift last September. Butler said each mill had about 160 workers when the shutdowns occurred and now there are about 30 at Nanaimo and 25-30 at Duke Point, where the sawmill runs for two weeks, then the planer runs for two weeks. “It’s not even full production,” he said. “Both were down just three weeks shy of two years.” Butler said between the two mills, severance payouts would cost $9 million to $12 million. Leine said the company would not comment on matters under legal review except to say that operational decisions are based on markets. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is not betting on an expansion of its Nanaimo operation anytime soon. And that could mean bad luck for taxpayers. The corporation spent $3 million in interior and exterior upgrades over the last year, but a $50-million expansion plan introduced in 2009 remains on hold. Howard Blank, company spokesman, said about 7,500 people visit the downtown casino each week, but it is still feeling the recession. “People are being careful with their dollars and entertainment always seems to be at the bottom of the list,” he said. “There’s no word on what we will be doing for the future in terms of the original proposal.” Nanaimo’s operation has 380 slot machines and 12 gaming tables and remains important, Blank said. “If it wasn’t, we wouldn’t spend $3 million on the facility,” he said.

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Exciting new publication for Harbour City Inside today’s newspaper is an exciting new endeavour from the News Bulletin and the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce. The biannual publication of the Nanaimo – Gateway to Commerce and Lifestyle magazine is an effort to highlight the many positive, innovative and intriguing people and developments in the city. The magazine reflects the direction the city is headed – it’s a top-quality, full-colour glossy magazine with top-notch writing and photography highlighting some of the great things we have to offer. It’s designed to appeal to existing residents and business owners, as well as others who are considering making the move to Nanaimo. The inaugural spring edition of the magazine introduces readers to just a few of the city’s key people and places that make this city hum. Look for more in the next edition in the fall.

“If the economics changes, then we will look at proposals.” The casino’s economics mean millions of lost dollars to the city, which gets 10 per cent of gaming revenues. Those numbers fell from a high of $3.1 million in 2007 to $2.48 million in 2011. The city budgeted for $2.7 million in casino revenues last year and is hoping for $2.5 million this year. Brian Clemens, city director of finance, said the $200,000 difference in 2011 is equivalent to a 0.25-per cent increase in property taxes. “We only have so many sources of revenue and casino revenue has been a supplement to property tax revenue for years,” he said. “To the extent that this revenue has reduced, we either have to start cutting back programs or increase property taxes.” The city’s portion of casino revenues also went to debt payment on the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, policing costs and social and cultural grants. news@nanaimoulletin.com

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City to air committee meetings BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Less formal and more frank discussions by city councillors and staff will soon be available to Nanaimo residents through webcasts. While regular open council meetings are already televised and then uploaded to the city’s website generally every second Monday, finance and policy meetings, held on alternate Mondays, were not. Finance/Policy Committee of the Whole meetings were historically held in the tight quarters of the city hall boardroom. After recent pressure from city watchdogs and a special interest group interested in wheelchair accessibility, meetings were moved to the Shaw Auditorium. Coun. George Anderson said that created an opportunity to broadcast finance meetings to the public because the recording infrastructure was already there. Council approved Anderson’s motion Monday night. “I thought it was important

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that since we had the ability to have our meetings recorded that we do that,” said Anderson. “People need to know what council is doing and what members of council are saying in regards to certain issues. There are rather big policy decisions being made, such as conflict of interest policy and the discussion surrounding a communications manager. People should know how council is spending

its money.” Bylaws and bylaw amendments are not voted on in finance meetings, but members of the public are invited to attend and make presentations as they are at open council meetings. Anderson added that beginning the meetings at 4:30 p.m. makes it difficult for many citizens to attend, and archived webcasts could provide an opportunity for people to watch the issues being discussed at their own leisure. The city’s IT department estimates about 20 people tune in to the live webcast of open council meetings, followed by anywhere from 100 to 150 hits on the video upload on the city’s website in the week after the meeting. It is not known how many people watch the live televised open council meeting on Shaw TV. It will cost taxpayers $2,500 up front, plus an additional $250 per meeting to use Shaw Television resources and staff to record and upload finance meetings, as well as several hours of city IT staff time.

The city must also pay more than $800 per meeting to rent the Shaw Auditorium. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said he isn’t convinced there is a public demand to record and upload finance meetings. “If I knew Nanaimo citizens were so anxious to hear those discussions as well, then maybe the money would be well spent,” said Ruttan. “But by my count there were six people in the audience at the last FPCOW meeting, and it was all the usual people. I’m just not sure it’s money well spent.” Recording FPCOW meetings could be short-lived. Council already voted to move the meetings to the new city annex when it is completed later this year or early 2013. That facility will have wheelchair accessibility, but is not wired to record meetings. Ruttan estimates that if council wishes to record and upload finance meetings at the annex, it would cost about $250,000 in upgrades. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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School officials have no plans to remove devices that emit an irritating sound that only young people can hear from five Nanaimo elementary schools, although they will look into concerns raised by a civil liberties group. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said he’ll talk to staff to determine if the ‘Mosquito’ devices are causing harm to children following concerns raised last week.

Micheal Vonn, policy director with the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, said while its concerns were directed at the Vancouver School Board, the group is trying to raise awareness among decisionmakers about the problematic nature of the technology, in that it could affect passersby and those who cannot speak for themselves, such as babies. “It’s inherently problematic if what you are doing is something that could harm somebody who has no recourse and no ability to miti-

gate that harm,” she said. “Wherever these devices are found, we will be concerned.” The devices also discriminate against young people because only youth can hear the sound, said Vonn. “Would inflicting this kind of pain ever be appropriate?” she said. “It effectively displaces a young demographic, but is that appropriate? These are the kinds of questions we should be asking ourselves.” Five Nanaimo schools have the devices: Rock City, Uplands, Park Avenue and Brechin

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elementary schools, and Woodbank Primary School. They are run on a timer – from 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. weekdays and dusk until 5 a.m. on weekends. Brennan said school grounds are off-limits to the public overnight, so for someone to hear the noise, they would have to be trespassing. “We’re trying to keep down the costs of vandalism in the school district, which in my view is trying to benefit children,” he said. “The impact on children, as far as I know, is not harmful. It may be irritating.” Those who experience the sound can get relief by simply leaving the area, Brennan added, and while the devices target a certain age group, there are several other antivandalism strategies that don’t. Pete Sabo, the district’s director of planning and operations, said the devices at Nanaimo schools are generally pointed at the school, away from local housing, and people have to be on school property to hear the noise. “It’s not a blanket, we’re just targeting certain areas,” he said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Search starts for municipal auditor for B.C.

Harewood park plans go public

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The B.C. government has appointed a committee to select and oversee its new auditor general for local government, and the minister responsible says controversy over the move seems to have subsided. Community, Sport and Culture Minister Ida Chong said criticism of the move last year was a result of “confusion� about how the new auditor would operate. “It’s not about finding fault, not about imposing new rules,� Chong said as she introduced the audit committee members. “It’s about helping to find efficiencies.� Chong said local government representatives have seen the enabling legislation and now understand that auditor will be independent of the B.C. government and its recommendations will not be binding. While some municipal leaders were suspicious, one of the early advocates of the new office was Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. He said he learned the value of performance audits before entering politics, when he ran three tire stores that are part of a national chain of 300 outlets. The audit committee is chaired by Anthony Ariganello, president of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. Other members are Rick Heney, a Kamloops lawyer; Donalda MacDonald, a vicepresident of Westminster Savings Credit Union; Lisa Payne, chief operating officer for software maker Colligo Networks; and Tim Wood, former municipal administrator for Saanich, Penticton and Cranbrook. The committee’s first task is to advertise the position. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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The waterpark at Harewood Centennial Park is a popular summertime destination, but the facility as a whole is slated for improvements. A year-long review process continues Wednesday (May 2) with an open house to present proposed plans.

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Harewood Centennial Park is the next Nanaimo park slated for updates and city staff want more feedback from the community. The park was already the subject of review for the last 12 months and the next step in the process is a second public open house scheduled for Wednesday (May 2) from 6-9 p.m. at John Barsby School in the multipurpose room, where residents are invited to review proposed plans. Infor mation boards, a community survey and a schematic park improvement plan will all be available for viewing, and they will also be available at www.nanaimo.ca. More than 100 people attended the first open house and gave feedback through

an online survey. Harewood Centennial Park is a destination for many residents of Nanaimo’s south end and the space has potential to be a large community gathering space and recreation hub, the city says. In recent years, several groups approached the city asking for improvements to the park, including a covered area for lacrosse and other sports and a skate park. Residents have also asked for esthetic improvements to the parks operations’ Harewood yard, formerly the Dickinson Barn. For more infor mation about the Harewood Centennial Park project, contact Kirsty MacDonald, parks and open spaces planner, at 250-755-7506.

Public input sought on district’s plan taxes

Deadline looms for people to file income tax returns The April 30 deadline for filing income taxes is still a few days away, yet Canada Revenue Agency is already crunching the numbers on who filed and how. As of April 19, more than 13,160,800 Canadians had filed their returns. By the end of the month, that number will balloon to an estimated 21 million. Almost half of those who have filed their taxes so far hired someone to do so using the Internet. A quarter filed their own on the web and just less than a quarter, 23.56 per cent, used Canada Post. CRA goes after individuals who don’t file income tax returns. Five people were convicted in B.C. last year for failing to file. In addition to fines, those convicted must still file returns and pay the full amount of taxes owing, if any, plus interest. As of April 19, more than half of those who filed their tax returns will receive refunds. The average 2012 refund amount to date is $1,541.87.

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Senior managers and trustees are heading out to all schools next month to begin consultations with staff, parents and students on what they would like to see included in the district’s strategic plan. The school board, with senior administrators, is developing a comprehensive blueprint for how educational programs and services will be delivered well into the future, a plan that will guide all future decisions that trustees make. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said the district wants to make sure people have ample opportunity to provide input, which will be considered in developing the draft plan. The meetings – scheduled to last two hours in the evening in every school in the district – are open to school staff, par-

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ents, students and members of the school community. “It’s very much open for people to comment and provide input to us,� he said. Brennan said the plan will be developed within the context of the board’s vision and goals, which will be presented at the meetings. Trustees will be asking people what they think a well-developed, purposeful education system looks like. Ideal school size, a year-

round school calendar, what types of programs and extracurricular activities are essential, and the possibility of secondary schools specializing in different areas are some of the topics on which the district wants feedback, he said. “We want to hear from people what they think of these possibilities,� said Brennan. A draft strategic plan is expected to be sent out for public comment early in the fall. “We hope to be finished everything by November,� said Brennan. Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman, said a schedule of the school meetings will be on the district’s website and distributed to schools by the end of the week. Staff are also developing an online feedback option and setting up meetings with employee and community groups, she added.

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BCTF making a bigg ggamble B.C. teachers are taking a big gamble by pulling out of sports and other extracurricular activities. While the intended target of the campaign is the province – which they want to withdraw Bill 22, the document enforcing mediation and new class size and composition rules – what teachers are more likely to experience is strained relationships and a drop in support. Teachers, who have enjoyed strong parent support in their last two contract disputes, say they must take this action because the legal right to strike has been taken away from them. But few students and parents will be able to equate the loss or complication of planned school activities with larger issues the teachers seek to address. If they wish to keep the public on their side, B.C. teachers will need a deft communications strategy to explain why collective bargaining principles are more important than an end-of-year field trip or tournament – or grad. What’s more, many, if not all, of these events will go ahead anyway, leaving teachers with less clout and fewer relationships on which to build bonds. With parents and other members of the community picking up the slack, teachers will be left out of the loop and out of the action; their students will go on with their lives, winning ribbons and scholarships and other acknowledgements without the teachers who helped them earn these achievements. And for those students who struggle, there will be another reason to disengage when their favourite coach, choir or other sponsoring teacher stops giving their free time for political reasons or because they fear reprisals from their co-workers. All this heartache would be worth it if there was some tangible pay-off in the end. But the public education system has never been perfect and teachers will be hard-pressed to explain how punishing kids is punishing the government. 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

Donors lives ought to be considered Every year before city counWell, they sort of died. For cil, Nanaimo resident Serge organs to be adequate for transVaillancourt makes a passionplant, the donor can only be brain ate plea for people to register at dead – the rest of their body British Columbia Transplant is functioning just fine. It can so their organs can be donated maintain its temperature, heal should the unthinkable happen. wounds, even urinate. The brain-dead, you see, are I’ve heard his speech several legally dead. They aren’t deadtimes. Vaillancourt often weeps dead, and this is a distinction when he gets to the part about that needs to be what might have looked at more closely. become of his daughSATURDAY According to Dick ter had he died before Teresi in conversareceiving his new liver BEAT tion with Maclean’s in 2005. Toby Gorman magazine, it’s easier It’s always an emoReporter p to be declared dead tional speech, and today more than any I never get tired of other time in human hearing it. His heart is history. unquestionably in his Teresi is the author passionate quest, which of The Undead, which is to encourage organ looks into the presdonation. sures facing organ With National Organ donation and medical and Tissue Donor practices used in the process. Awareness Week having come to Teresi and others even think a close on April 24, other people have been at the forefront encour- these ‘cadavers’ can still feel pain as their organs are being haraging organ donation. vested. Perhaps the most notable was In other words, where are the Ottawa resident Helene Campbell, donors’ rights in the high-stakes a charismatic 21-year-old who business of organ transplants? received a double-lung transplant They can’t speak for themselves, a few weeks ago after being diagand it is often difficult for faminosed with idiopathic pulmonary lies to come to a consensus on fibrosis last summer. She was organ donation at such a difficult fortunate to have stars like Ellen DeGeneres and Justin Bieber take and emotional time. There is some concern that docon her cause. Thankfully, she is tors are rushing to pronounce recovering well so far. people dead, and with a price tag But for every happy face that gets a second chance at life, there of about $700,000 attached to each is a person who died before their organ, it’s also big business. time. To the transplant business, a

single human body can be worth $2 million. Imagine being the family that has to make that decision. With health care in B.C. and across the country in dire financial stress, and with hospitals operating well beyond maximum capacity, when it comes to bed availability, there needs to be an organization overseeing the best interests of potential organ donors, because in the business of organ transplants, it seems to be that everybody but the donor benefits. This moves medical ethics into a dangerous grey area. If the Hippocratic Oath pledges to “do no harm” to anyone, how can we be sure we aren’t causing pain to those who are brain dead? Their well-being needs to be considered, instead of having medical specialists rush to harvest their organs, possibly having taken them off life support prematurely. There’s no question that seeing organ recipients like Vaillancourt and Campbell get a second chance at a happy and productive life is inspiring. It’s a true testament to the human will to survive and the technology and science that accompanies organ transplants. But we also need to consider the lives of the donors and ensure that their gifts aren’t the result of greed and poor medical ethics. The least we can do is let them rest in peace rather than in pieces. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Study should look at overseas projects To the Editor, Re: NDSS students participate in international assessment, April 24. It’s refreshing and exciting that the students care about education. Our family has thought similarly for more than 80 years. During the Depression of the 1930s, my grandfather often brought home only $1.65 per day. Yet he carefully funded my mother at UBC for a teaching degree. She, Helen Rosenau, was the first of six descendents who became degreed teachers. They taught in Nanaimo for a combined total of more than 70 years,

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and more at UVIC and abroad. The fourth generation of our family, a Dover Bay Secondary School student, is now supporting projects to develop

education in devastated countries. The projects deliver our family’s view on the value of education by building schools. Sierra Leone, where education was devastated by conflict, got one of the schools. The result was that many children, otherwise with no hope, now have prospects for improvement. Suggestion: The International Study could include the school in Sierra Leone established by Dover Bay Secondary’s “Me to We” Group in 2011, and other similar projects. Joel Rosenau Nanaimo

Wireless world putting people’s health at risk gets bounces back and forth inside the ships, magnifying its effects (same as inside a moving vehicle). I don’t understand why WorkSafeB.C. allows such gross violations of their own regulations (employees may not be exposed to Class 2B carcinogens if safer options are available) and why our provincial government knowingly microwaves its employees and taxpayers. Alaska WCB had to pay for microwaving a tradesman – what makes WorkSafeB.C. think it’ll get away with it? From canary-in-a-coal-mine to microwaved steak – and I pay taxes for this? Christel Martin Nanaimo

To the Editor, As someone who is electrohyper-sensitive, I’m really angry that yet another public service is being denied to me. Public buildings – libraries, universities, government offices, hospitals, medical clinics, community centres – and privately-owned restaurants and coffee shops are all infested with “wireless connectivity syndrome”: microwave-emitting cellphones, i-Somethings, Blue Whatevers, Wi-Fi, cordless phones, wireless spy cameras, smart meters, etc. The World Health Organization classified microwave radiation from these gadgets as a Class 2B carcinogen. My tax dollars, like everyone else’s, support our public buildings and services. I can’t access those services because my body literally feels microwave radiation inside those buildings. First I itch, then get dizzy and nauseated, lose focus and memory, develop headaches. Your body may not sense microwaves the way mine does, but long-term effects – DNA damage (cancer, sterility), immune system failure, neurological disorders –will affect us equally. The only safe place is inside a Faraday cage, a sealed metal box – suffocatingly boring, really. B.C. Ferries vessels are moving Faraday cages with holes (windows) – microwave radiation from wireless gad-

Times have changed for education in B.C. To the Editor, Re: Education trumps extracurriculars, Letters, April 24. It has been 50-plus years since I attended school in Quesnel B.C. Although the Cariboo Junior-Senior High School has since burned and was replaced many years ago, I have such fond memories of my teachers. I remember classrooms of 36-40 children, pre-school band practice, noon band practice, after-school practice, choir practices, sports after school, all on the teachers’ time. I also remember in Grade 10, our teacher saying she

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considered teachers as professional and professionals do not go on strike. I remember having the Lord’s Prayer each morning, a bible reading, and when we had school meetings in the gym, we always sang Oh Canada and God Save the Queen. I wonder how many of our students now even know the lyrics to these songs? I also remember the teacher dress code – dresses, skirts and blouses, and dress shoes. The pride they had in being a teacher. The students took pride in their appearance also, all females wore skirts or dresses, no jeans or long pants.

In the winter we wore long stockings. There was a little bullying, but nothing like today. It wasn’t tolerated. We had the ‘strap’ as a deterrent and detentions after school. How times have changed and our teachers can’t possibly have the pride that our teachers did. Students call them by their first names, they wear jeans to teach school, won’t give of their time without more money, no report cards. Our poor students. And you wonder where the respect has gone. Do they deserve it? You have to earn it. Act professional, dress professional and deserve and demand respect. June Nogier Nanaimo

Neighbour unhappy with anti-dog city To the Editor, I have lived on three continents over the years and I have to say that Nanaimo, and its people, is the most dog-unfriendly place on the planet. Sure there have been a few nice letters and the SPCA do a wonderful job, but the vitriol spewed out on your pages has been beyond belief. Thank goodness I chose the dog-friendly village of Lantzville. Dr. Roger Green Lantzville

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B.C.’s stop-smoking program comes with a few conditions To the Editor, Re: Quit-smoking program still in demand, April 21. There is an important clarification to make. The article states that, “Pharmacare will cover the cost of a 12-week supply of Champix or Zyban, if prescribed by a doctor to ease withdrawal from smoking”. While the quit-smoking program has allowed these medications to become full benefits for a 12-week course, they are not automatically free. There has been some confusion for patients and physicians in our community on this matter so I will do my best to clarify the coverage of these medications. Champix and Zyban will only be free if the individual is registered with the province’s Fair Pharmacare program and if they are over their annual deductible and maximum amounts. The deductible and maximum are set for each individual or family (based on information that Pharmacare gets from your income tax records) and are due each calendar year. If someone is not over their deductible amount, they would have to pay the full price of their Champix or Zyban and it would count toward their deductible. Compare this to the time before the quitsmoking program was introduced when someone would have to pay the full cost of a prescription for Champix or Zyban and it would not count toward their annual deductible. If someone is unsure if they are registered for Fair Pharmacare or wants to find out their deductible or maximum, they can call 1-800-663-7100 or go to the government of B.C. website (www.health. gov.bc.ca/pharmacare). Pharmacists are a great community resource. They can help individuals find out if they are registered with the Fair Pharmacare program, can determine how much someone would have to pay for their quit-smoking prescriptions and provide ongoing support to people who are in the process of quitting smoking. The above information only applies to the prescription medications used in the quit-smoking program. The 12-week course of nicotine replacement (patches or gum) is a free benefit to all B.C. residents regardless of Fair Pharmacare registration status and can be accessed by calling 811. Have your care card number ready. Amy Shepherd pharmacist, Parksville

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Immunization program a global success story Canada is part of a bigger group of countries celebrating the success of immunizations across the globe. For the first time in the world’s history, more than 180 World Health Organization member states, territories and areas will celebrate the millions of lives saved and countless disease cases prevented around the world. Supported by the World Health Organization, the world’s first World Immunization Week is from April 21-28, and the Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion reminds Canadians – of all ages – of the importance of immunizations. “Canada has something to celebrate. In the early 1900s, infec-

tious diseases were the leading cause of death worldwide. Today, in Canada, they are responsible for less than five per cent of all deaths,” said Dr. Susan Bowles, coalition chairwoman. “But Canada still faces challenges as more and more individuals raise concerns about the safety and effectiveness of immunizations.” Immunizations are safe and benefit people of all ages, said Bowles. “They protect individuals and communities by preventing the spread of disease,” she added. “As more people are immunized, the disease risk for everyone is reduced.” Please visit www. immunize.ca for more information on immunization in Canada.

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Jeanne Fahlman, left, and Wendy Pratt, right, of Nanaimo Community Hospice Society, accept a $5,000 cheque from Janice Vawter of Western Financial Group. The money goes to the Expand the Heart of Hospice fundraising campaign. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Hospice campaign full of heart Support continues to pour in for Nanaimo Community Hospice Society’s Expand the Heart of Hospice fundraising campaign. Western Financial Group is the latest business to give, donating $5,000 toward a new home for Hospice House on Waddington Road. The funds are from Western’s Community Infrastructure Grant through its Beban

Plaza and University Village branches. “Hospice has been there for our community and we wanted to support their campaign for a new Hospice House,” said Janice Vawter of the Western Financial Group. Hospice has raised $300,000 of its $900,00 campaign target. “It is businesses like West-

ern that are going to make a difference in the success of this campaign and we challenge other businesses to become involved in this exciting project,” said Wendy Pratt, Hospice executive director. Donations can be made by calling 250-758-8857, online at www.nanaimohospice.com, or in person at Hospice House, 1729 Boundary Ave.

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Workshop held at Family Life Nanaimo Family Life Association is hosting a series of one-day workshops next month. The workshops run Tuesdays from 6:30-9 p.m. and include: stress management, May 8; managing anger, May 15; conflict resolution, May 22; and creating change, May 29. To pre-register, please call 250-754-3331, ext. 716.

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It’s never too early to get in the best shape of your life. And it’s never too early to start planning for one of the premier fundraisers for health-care support. Representatives from central Vancouver Island’s financial institutions are busy planning the ninth annual Run for Life fundraiser at Bowen Park in Nanaimo. The starting gun sounds May 27, so participants should have plenty of time to set a goal for a first five-kilometre run, or inspire family, friends and co-workers to get in shape for a good cause. The fun run/walk is held each year in support of the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. This year’s proceeds help help raise $4 million for the purchase of essential medical equipment at the new emergency department scheduled to open this summer at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Organizers are hoping to register more

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Clothesline hangs diabetes up The days are longer, the grass is greener and spring cleaning season has arrived. Instead of sending unwanted items to the landfill, people can support the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Clothesline program by donating gently used clothing and small electronics to help reach a goal of collecting one million kilograms of donated items across Canada. Clothesline’s second annual Fill a Truck event takes place nationwide May 19, including at the Nanaimo office, 1-4166 Departure Bay Rd., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All net proceeds raised by the event support the association’s diabetes research, education and advocacy efforts. Anyone unable to donate on May 19 can schedule a free pick up by going to www.diabetes.ca/promise or calling 1-800-505-5525. Reusable clothing, all cloth-based items, bedding, sleeping bags, blankets, shoes, boots, books, jewelry, toys, cellphones, cameras and laptops are accepted. All electronic items should be sealed in a separate plastic bag. Please visit www.diabetes.ca/fillatruck for more information.

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Russ Burke, top pledge earner in last year’s Run for Life, receives an incentive prize from Maeve O’Byrne of the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation.

than 200 participants and raise $20,000 in pledges. Last year’s top pledge earner, Russ Burke, from Canadian Western Bank, was inspired by co-worker Leanne LeFevre to collect pledges from colleagues and friends. “I encourage folks of all ages to get involved. It is not a difficult walk nor

Expanded recycling plan diverts additional waste The launch of an expanded recycling program at Thrifty Foods has diverted more than 29 metric tonnes of waste from landfills in just six weeks. Partnering with Cascades Recovery, Thrifty’s stores on Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island and throughout the Lower Mainland expanded the in-store recycling program to include metal and glass food containers, plastic yogurt and cottage cheese containers, laundry and milk jugs, medicine bottles, gardening pots and a variety of paper packaging formerly disposed of as garbage. Jim Dores, Thrifty Foods president, said the achievement is a big step toward the company’s goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emission by 15 per cent by 2013. “Diverting garbage from landfill sites is a top priority for Thrifty Foods,” he said. “The Cascades program empowers each of our over 4,500 employees to be a big part of the solution.” Showtimes: Apr. 27 - May 3

“It is a huge economic driver for our community, providing family supporting jobs, attracting new medical professionals and folks wishing to relocate to our area,” he said. To register online with a pledge, or as a runner please go to www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/ run or call 250-7557690.

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Cadets set sail on burger night All hands on deck – the Navy League of Canada, Nanaimo branch is hosting a fundraiser Friday (May 4). The adult-only event runs 6-9:30 p.m. at the Navy League Hall, 750 Fifth St., and includes an evening of burgers, beverages and fun to support Navy League and sea cadets. Tickets are $10. For more information, please call Kandace at 250-729-6897.

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Participants in last year’s Haven Society’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser show off their fancy footwear. This year’s event takes place May 12 at 2270 Labieux Rd. beginning at 11 a.m.

Walk emphasizes struggle Nanaimo men are slipping on high heels in support of Haven Society’s third annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The May 12 event begins at 11 a.m. at 2270 Labieux Rd. It raises awareness around issues of sexual assault and gender violence by asking men to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. “Walk a Mile in her Shoes is a fun event that sheds light on the serious issue of violence against women in this community,� said Sarah Dymock, Haven resource development coordinator. “While the men wobble and struggle to walk in their women’s heels, the metaphor of this picture goes deeper. Every year we are encouraged by the number of men that sign up and commit to this event, to stop rape, sexual assault and violence against women.� Participation fee is $10. Online

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CHLY Radio volunteer and community supporter Stein “SteinAlive� Johnson was accepted to represent the station at the Symbiosis Gathering – the Pyramid Eclipse Festival at Pyramid Lake, Nevada. Johnson is looking for public support to cover $1,200 in transportation costs for the May 17-21 event. It’s been 25 years since the public was allowed on the sacred grounds of the Paiute Nation, which has imposed strict guidelines for the event. During the festival, an annular solar eclipse will occur for select observers in a very narrow region

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Peter Presotto

December 17, 1935 ~ April 23, 2012

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that our family has to announce the death of Peter Presotto on April 23, 2012 at Nanaimo General Hospital. Peter was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. Peter is survived by his wife, Vilma; step sons, Dennis (Carol), John (Cathy) and Allan; grandchildren, Lisa and Alex; daughter, Laila and son, Peter Jr. Peter will be deeply missed by all people that new this wonderful, caring man. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 301 Machleary Street, Nanaimo, BC. Friends wishing to honour Peter’s memory may do so by donations to the ALS Society of BC.

James (Jim) Lawrence Bond May 23, 1951 ~ April 7, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jim in Nanaimo. Born in New Westminster, Jim began his schooling on James Island which he later completed in Victoria. It was there at the age of 17 that he began his lengthy radio career, one which took him through much of Western Canada. Returning to Vancouver Island, Jim was a well-known voice for many years throughout the eighties and nineties at CHUB radio here in Nanaimo. Jim developed a passion for music at an early age and soon became an accomplished musician. He was a founding member of the highly popular band Chevy Ray & The Fins and after leaving them continued to play and carry out DJ duties all through the region up to the time of his passing. Active in many areas within the community, Jim was outgoing and good natured, with an always ready quick wit and there to help out whenever called upon. Although ever looking for the humorous side of situations, he never was afraid to speak out against any type of injustice seen in society. Respected for his integrity, the community will suffer from his loss and be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues. At his request, no formal service will be held, but a gathering of friends to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date.

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Gary William March 22, 1936 - April 13, 2012 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Turner, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on April 13, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Turner; his daughters, Kim Turner and Wendy Kemp and his son, Andrew Turner as well as his grandchildren: Gillian (Falk), Ryan Wuerch, Alex Wickett, Jenna Kemp and his most beloved great granddaughter Olivia Falk. He is pre-deceased by his daughter, Kim Wickett. By request, there is no service. Donations gratefully accepted to the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH, the Canadian Cancer Society and Wheels for Wellness. Rest in peace dear Gary, Your loving family. FUNERAL HOMES

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Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Dorothy Ann Sharman, deceased, formerly of 2726 Keighly Road, Nanaimo, BC are required to send the particulars of their claim to R. L. Paisley, Executor, 105-389 12th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 8V7, on or before July 02, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor has notice. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of James Lawrence Bond, formerly of 201-145 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9S 4H7, deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Edward Crimp, 1625 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo BC V9S 1G7 on or before May 26, 2012, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that of which it has notice.

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Construction and Trades BladeRunners Program Information Sessions: April 30, 2012 at 10:00am & 1:00pm - 290 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC Construction & Trades BladeRunners is a program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Construction & Trades Industry Eligibility requirements: • • • • • •

Age 16-30 and not attending school Out of work No EI attachment Little or no skill based training/certificates or work experience Barriers to successful attachment to the work world Must attend one of the information sessions in order to be considered for the program

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PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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LEGAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992” Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning

NOW HIRING 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.

www.mrsparkle.net 250-714-6739

Call Jonathan

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

We currently have the following openings:

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

GIS Analyst Area Planner Field Engineer Assistant Engineer Capital Project Accountant Maintenance Supervisor Grapple Yarder Chaser & Operator Grapple Yarder Hooktender Dryland Sort Supervisor Hauling Supervisor (Contract) Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $30 service call for home or office. Mobile Certified Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

EAVESTROUGH 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

HELP WANTED

JOB FAIR

Customer service and retention agents $11.50 per Hour

BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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

GARDENING 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

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

Employers will: • Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call: Sheila White, Program Coordinator (250) 754-1989 9 or Debby Evans or Casey Graw, Program Assistants (250) 754-1989

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

PET CARE SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

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.

RENOVATE NOW!

FINISHING, SIDING, Framing & Renovations by Journeyman With 25 yrs exp. 250 924 5436

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.

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

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.

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

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DEMELO LANDSCAPING

PETS

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

LOST: Doberman/Rottweiler cross puppy. 8 months old. Wearing pink collar w/red heart tag. April 5, 2012 from Third St. & Bruce, Nanaimo. REWARD! (250)619-1617

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MOVING. MUST sell. Kenmore HE3 Washer & Dryer. Call 250-756-0265.

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

Small Island Painting

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

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

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

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HELP WANTED

20” KIDS (boys) bicycle, Sportex 7 sp, oversized tubing, mtn tires, $50. 250-758-8082. 28 GAL Aquarium with Fluval 204 filter. With fish, stand, accessories. $99. (250)591-3810 AQUARIUM- 10 gallon, accessories, live plant, $45. (250)760-0253. MEDIUM SIZE freezer, white, $75 obo. Call (250)754-5393. PATIO TABLE and 4 chairs, stand & umbrella, very good cond, $99. (250)758-2786. SOLID WOOD desk, 34”x60”, $25 obo. Call (250)756-3148. STAPLES COMPUTER desk, 52”, excellent condition. Call (250)756-0265. WATER FOUNTAIN, electronic, $35 obo, microphone stand $35 obo. Call 250-753-4130. WHIRLPOOL DRYER, heavy duty, white, 3 yrs old in exc cond, $99. Call 250-751-5257. WIRELESS LOGITECH keyboard and mouse, $22. Call (250)753-0744.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD & Logging. Stock up now! *Clearing. *Downed trees. *Wood Spiting Services Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FURNITURE BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $490. Eleven available. King Sets $705. Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email: northisland@themattressguy.ca

BUNK BEDS, oak and steel, 6 months old, like new, $400. Andre/Harewood, please call (250)390-4802

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER BOOMERS/ ZOOMERS. 1826 sq.ft. One level. Luxury Townhome! $349K. 1(250)757-8429 CENTRAL Nanaimo- 3 bdrm Townhome- Open concept, reno’d. $179,900 (250)755-3003.

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The Nanaimo News Bulletinn has an opening p g for a Senior Sales Representative (temporary) to serve the Nanaimo area. We are seeking a “team player” with organizational skills, sales experience, pleasant telephone p skills and an abilityy and desire to work and learn in a fast paced, busy environment. If you are customer-driven and success-oriented, the right candidate can expect a rewarding compensation package. You will also appreciate a veryy enjoyable j y working environment with great staff members. The Nanaimo News Bulletinn has a circulation of over 32,000 copies every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Forward resumé and cover letter by Friday, April 27th, 2012 to: Mr. Sean McCue, Advertising Manager Nanaimo News Bulletin 777 Poplar p Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7 fax: 250 753-0788 email: salesmgr@nanaimobulletin.com

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

1620 TOWNSITE- 2 bdrms $1250. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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.

DEPARTURE BAY area. 3bdrm duplex, covered carport, large yard, W/D. $1000. Avail Now. NP/NS. Call Karen at (250)619-1272.

NANAIMOSOUTH End. Sunny 1000 sq ft 2 bdrm. Full bath. 2 appls, lrg deck. REF’S REQ’D. 40% hydro. $750./mo. 1 (778)883-8703. Avail. now.

N. NANAIMO, - 1 bdrm, priv entrance & patio. NS/NP. $750 inclds utils & W/D. Refs req’d. Avail now. Call (250)751-2068

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HOSPITAL, SPACIOUS, sideby-side w/bsmnt, 4bdrms, 2.5 baths, quiet cul-de-sac, near all amen’s. N/P 250-753-9854

RUTHERFORD AREA. Older 2-level home. 1800 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. 3 appl’s, lrg deck, fenced yard. Ref’s req’d. NS/NP. Avail June 1st. $1250. /mo + utils. (250)758-1963.

UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, 7x11 storage area, garage and fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail now. Call Bob for appoint to view. 250-618-4775

SUITES, UPPER

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1695 BOUNDARY- 2 bdrms, $695 includes heat, cable, internet. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLEY- 1 bdrm, $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com $675 & Up. 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. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-246-1033. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO$650 includes utilities. Senior friendly building, 1 bdrm, clean, spacious, recently updated. Available Now or May 1. Free parking/storage. Call (250)753-9201. HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305. HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm, FREE Heat, H/W & storage. Near hospital, shopping. New paint, ooring. Adult building, security cameras. From $700 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. LADYSMITH- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1250sq ft, ocean view like new condo. Pet friendly, 5 appliances. $995. (250)802-1520.

LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341 NANAIMO (DOWNTOWN) ocean view, furnished luxury, 1 bdrm w/den condo, 3 yrs old “Vivo Bldg� $1050 mo inclds utils & underground parking. Avail May 15. 250-510-6555.

NORTH NANAIMO

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250-758-1246

Reno’d 1 & 2 BDRMS (Hospital Area) New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet bldg w/ security cameras. Avail now & May 1. From $675 plus.

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TERMINAL PARK area, ocean view, near all amenities, heat & hot water. Adult friendly. N/S, N/P. lrg 1bdrm $654. Avail. May 1st. (250)754-2484

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BRECHIN: BRIGHT 2-bdrm. exec walk-out, yard, carport. 5 appls. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $925 + utils. (250)754-2490. HAREWOOD: 3BDRM 4-plex, D/W, coin laundry, $995 + utils, refs req, 250-722-3539.

N. NANAIMO- reno’d 3 bdrm, sxs, pets ok. 4 appls. Now or June 1, $1125. 250-598-6034. 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.

ROOMS FOR RENT $500 DOWNTOWN Nanaimo. Huge, clean, furnished house. Ocean views. (250)754-7265

MOBILE HOMES & PADS J.POT 2B/R Mobile home with added 8x16 extra room $850/m+utilities 250-758-6313

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.

HOMES FOR RENT 1631 MEREDITH- 4 bdrms, $1375. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

STORAGE

933 CADOGAN- 2 bdrms, $1000. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

DOWNTOWN AREA, 2 bdrm house, 800 sq ft, W/D, small yard, on bus route, $800 mo + utils. Call (250)754-9175.

SUITES, LOWER 2BDRM BASEMENT suite. Close to VIU. N/P, N/S. (250)591-4141 or 667-2139.

LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816.

2 BDRM University area (legal) Sep entry, new appls, laundry. N/P, N/S. $800. 250616-7638 wade@sailwest.ca

NANAIMO: 2 bdrm Patio/Garden home in clean 55+ complex. Reno’d, 7 appl, storage, tool shed. Close Bowen Park etc. NS/NP Ref’s $950+ util’s. Call 250-619-6134.

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UNIVERSITY AREA: 1bdrm, basement, $700 inclusive, no lndry. N/S, N/P.(250)754-2970

N. NANAIMO: Brand new 1bdrm bsmt suite, on bus route, sep ent & heat, no lndry. NS/NP. $700, utils, cable incl. Avail now. (250)619-7097. N. NANAIMO (near Woodgrove) 2 bdrm legal, w/d, parking. NP/NS, $950 inclds utils. Avail June 1. 250-713-0119. NORTH NANAIMO Bright 2 B/R bsmt suite, close to Dover Bay School, shopping. Fenced yard, garden, shared W/D, N/S, pet possibility. $900 utilities incl. Avail June 1.To view 250-713-4448 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 RUTHERFORD AREA 1Br basement, 4 appliances, storage shed, NS, small pet ok $600. util included 604-3283248 SILVER MTN- 1 bdrm, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com SOUTH NANAIMO (Lake front), not on bus route, lower level 1 bdrm suite. Private entrance. All utilities included, in suite washer & dryer. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)754-8728. SPACIOUS 1BDRM level entry suite, new carpets/paint, W/D. Near VIU, Aquatic centre. $700/mo. (250)741-1135 UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm, 1000sq.ft., lots of windows. New F/S, DW, W/D. N/S, N/P. $800. June 1st (250)754-1511

2057 BLUEBELL- 3 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 556 WAKESIAH- 3 bdrms, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 6583 JENKINS- 3 bdrms, $1195. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com COUNTRY CLUB Mall/beach, 2 blks, Loft-Heritage House, 700 sq, sunken tub, breakfast bar, open layout with 1 sm bdr ďŹ ts qu bed & very small den or walk in. $695 inclusive, N/S, pics Kijiji 1 bdr. 250-668-2291 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.

TOWNHOUSES C. NANAIMO, clean, spacious, newer 2 bdrm, 2 level, 5 appls, Bowen Rd., no dogs, $850 mo. 1-250-474-0545.

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◆ NANAIMO TIMBERMEN play the Coquitlam Adanacs today (April 28) at 5 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena and visit New Westminster on Sunday.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

All the Nanaimo Timbermen have to do in 2012, said team governor Bill Bestwick, is overachieve and exceed expectations. The team’s new coach laid it out even more clearly. “The goal this year for the owner, management, coaching staff and players is to win,” said Dale Nicks. “We expect to win the league, we expect to win the B.C.s and obviously we expect to win the Minto Cup.” Rebuilding year? What’s that? The Nanaimo Timber men junior A lacrosse team begins a new season tonight (April 28) with its home opener. The team is also beginning a new era. There is new ownership, new management, a new coaching staff and an array of new players. Even the jerseys are new – the junior A Timbermen ditched their old logo and will now wear the same threads as their senior A affiliates. The junior A T-men held their corporate launch Wednesday at Simon Holt restaurant and team owner Hadi Abassi brought along his national-championship rings to

◆ TICKETS COST $10 for adults or $5 for seniors, students and children six and over. ◆ SEASON TICKETS for all 20 home games for the junior A and senior A Timbermen cost $60 for adults, $50 for seniors, $40 for students and $20 for kids six and up.

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Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse players Ryan Hanna, left, Corey Shires and Dean Borrelli have their lacrosse sticks – and weighty expectations – on their shoulders as the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season gets underway.

remind everyone of the ultimate goal. “We’re going to be a good team this year … We’re expecting to be right there,” said Andrew Miller, one of the rookies. “There’s a lot of young talent but that doesn’t mean it’s rebuilding.” Veteran Paul Brebber said this year’s team has one of the best shots to win of any of his seasons with the team. “It’s definitely a year for us to make a push, really

make a statement in the league,” he said. Another vet Marino Best agreed this team is as strong as any he’s played on. “I would never call this a rebuilding team,” he said. That said, fans will need a program to identify all the new talent. Rookie Corey Shires leads an offence that also features returning veteran Glenn Foley. But the coach said Wednesday that one of

the team’s strengths is its balanced attack. “We want to create oddman rushes. We expect to accomplish this by pressuring teams on defence in the full court and the half court,” Nicks said. “Our primary offence will be fast break and our secondary offence will involve a lot of player movement and ball movement.” Best said the transition game is similar to past years, and he said the

offence can also be effective when it slows things down and uses all its assets. “We’ve got a lot of young talent coming up. The first-years are really skilled players,” he said. “We should jell together. It might take a couple games but once we get going we’ll be pretty hard to stop.” The coach wants a defence that is willing to be tough and physical, and pointed to guys like Tyson

Roe and Josh Cronan. “We should have some size on our back gate this year,” said Nicks. “We expect to punish the other team’s offence.” The goaltending tandem this year includes Pete Dubenski and former Victoria Shamrocks starter Cory Mayzes. All told, seven rookies, seven second-years and six third-years will take the floor tonight at Frank Crane Arena against the Coquitlam Adanacs. The Adanacs are defending champions of the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League. To beat them, the Timbermen just need to overachieve and exceed expectations. And that’s the game plan. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo DBL Timbermen players Nolan Maughan, left, and Ryan Clark chase down a loose ball at practice Wednesday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

DBL men nearly ready The Nanaimo DBL Timbermen are just days away from their home opener, and they intend to be ready. The city’s senior B lacrosse team has had encouraging commitment so far at training camp in advance of the West Coast Senior

Lacrosse Association season. The DBL men start Thursday (May 3) with a game against the Port Moody Thunder at 7:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. “We’ve had a few good practices already,� said coach Mike Maughan. “I’ve been really happy

with the intensity that I’ve seen and with the skill level, too.� LACROSSE TALK ‌ For ticket information, visit www.nanaimotimbermen.com ‌ For a season preview on the team, please pick up Thursday’s News Bulletin.

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BMX season gets more intense with Island championship race

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It’s early in the season, but riders are ready for one of the biggest race days of the year. The Nanaimo BMX Association hosts the first series stop of the Vancouver Island Championships on Sunday (April 29). The series consists of four races over the course of the season in Nanaimo, Victoria, Cumberland and Qualicum Beach leading up to the Island final in Victoria in mid-September. Riders must race in three of the four VIC series events as well as the final to have a chance to be named Island champ. In addition to Sunday’s racing, the Nanaimo association will also be holding its annual BMX swap meet trackside, where riders can gather to sell any bikes and gear. Sunday’s race-day registration goes from 9:30-11 a.m., with the racing to follow soon after. Nanaimo’s Marie Davidson BMX Park is located at Beban Park. For more information about the club, please visit www.nanaimobmx.com.

This weekend is chockfull of baseball for the Nanaimo Pirates, just the way they like it. The Hub City Paving Pirates (6-2) of the B.C. Premier Baseball League host two doubleheaders at Serauxmen Stadium, facing the White Rock Tritons today (April 28) and the North Shore Twins tomorrow. Today’s games against the Tritons are at noon and 2:30 p.m. Tomorrow’s games will be at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3 per game or $5 for a doubleheader. The Nanaimo Palladian Pirates (3-3) of the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League play two road games this weekend, both today on the mainland against the North Delta Blue Jays.

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Ben Leslie rides at the Nanaimo BMX Association’s Marie Davidson BMX Park April 21.

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Inbrief Go jump in the pool, say White Rapids basketball

Dover Bay guard signs on at VIU New VIU Mariners basketball coach Matt Kuzminski’s first recruit is one Nanaimo hoops fans will surely recognize. The Vancouver Island University athletics department announced last week that Nanaimo’s Jon Bethell has signed on with the M’s for 2012-13. Bethell was an allstar at the point guard position with the Dover Bay Dolphins and was part of the 2011 Island championship team. “He has a great feel for the game in regards to tempo, knowing when to push the ball and when to slow it down,” said Kuzminski in a VIU press release. “He is strong and very shifty, which allows him to get in the lane where he is very talented at making good basketball plays.” The Mariners needed help at point guard with the graduation of all-Canadian Jacob Thom. Thom was recently announced as Basketball B.C.’s outstanding college player for 2011-12.

Come on in – the water’s fine! That could well be the rallying cry from members of the Nanaimo White Rapids swim club these days. The summer club is gearing up for another season of recreational and competitive swimming, with a registration session happening tomorrow. Originally formed in 1966, the White Rapids club has a long tradition of providing top-notch swimming instruction in our city. The club is a member of the Vancouver Island Region of the British Columbia Summer Swim Association. Members who wish to can take advantage of competitive training and meets from May through August. But recreational swimmers are welcome as well, with an emphasis on personal improvement rather than winning. Physical and mental development is fostered, along with the cultivation of friendships through a shared fun experience. This is reflected in the White Rapids mission statement, which states

that the club “provides dent is Kevin Bourgeois. coaching and organizaOthers on the active board tional support for both of directors are Joanne recreational and competiKossey, Amy Nowicki, Val tive swimming and water Thomas, Leah Johnson, polo. This family-based Lynn Tissington, Rhina youth swim club fosters Todd, Bernie Taekema social and skill developand Lisa Marshall. ment focusing on each The club boast a strong athlete’s personal best, in group of coaches, led by a safe and fun community- head coach Gareth Saunbased proders and assisgram.” tant head coach THORPE Home base Ian Mattock. REPORT for the summer Senior coaches swim club is in are Byron TraIan Thorpe Columnist Bowen Park. jan, Michelle The White RapLorusso and ids primarily Courtney use the Bowen Poulin, with Park Kin junior coaches Pool in a cobeing Moira management Brown and arrangement Vanessa Yates. with the City Developmental of Nanaimo. It’s an outcoaches are Ana Cross, door pool in a beautiful Catherine Carriere Der park setting. And yes, it’s and Haley Price. It’s a a heated pool! compliment to the club’s Heading up the White program to note that Rapids executive again almost all the coaches this year is returning are former White Rapids president Russ Der. Don swimmers. Goodman is the viceAmong a number of president, Terry Rogers is important events schedthe treasurer and Diane uled for the upcoming McGonigle is the club season, the club will holdsecretary. Registrar for ing a general meeting for the swim club is Diane members on May 22, from Goodman and past presi6-7:15 p.m. in the Bowen

Park activity centre, at which time plans for the season will be discussed. In the pool the White Rapids will hold its annual Blue and White Meet on May 26. This will provide an opportunity for swimmers, especially newer ones, to experience an organized meet. Another important meet hosted by the club will be at the Kin Pool on June 29-July 1 which will include Canada Day celebrations. At the competitive level, the White Rapids had an excellent season last year, finishing in the top 10 at provincials. This year, the BCSSA provincial championships will be hosted by the Vancouver Island Region. Club president Russ Der sends word that the week-long event will take place at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and will feature approximately 1,000 athletes competing in the four aquatic disciplines of speed swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. The White Rapids will be the host club and members are already looking forward to what promises

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CALENDAR ◆ April 28 - B.C. Premier Baseball League. Nanaimo Pirates vs. White Rock Tritons. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m. ◆ April 28 - B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League. Nanaimo Timbermen vs. Coquitlam Adanacs. Frank Crane Arena, 5 p.m. ◆ April 29 - B.C. Premier Baseball League.

Nanaimo Pirates vs. North Shore Twins. Serauxmen Stadium, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ◆ May 2 - Pacific North West Junior Lacrosse League. Nanaimo Timbermen vs. Peninsula. Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:30 p.m. ◆ May 3 - West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association. Nanaimo DBL Timbermen vs. Port Moody Thunder. Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:30 p.m.

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Motocross mania to take over track

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ROUND 2 of Island series goes Sunday.

A hundred motocross riders will make for some rip-roarin’ racing this weekend. Nanaimo’s Wastelands Motocross Park hosts its first race of the season on Sunday (April 29), the Round 2 series stop on the Vancouver Island Championship Series. The season got underway two weeks ago in Campbell River and the racing there received race reviews. One of the high-

lights up-Island was Nanaimo’s Stephen Weme winning the fiercely competitive junior MX-2 class. This Sunday’s racing is expected to include about 15 dif ferent classes ranging from four- to seven-yearolds on 50cc bikes all the way up to a 50-andover class. According to an event press release, the Canadian Motorsport Racing Club will offer a “first-time-free” promotion. CMRC will waive its $140 licence fee for a rider’s first race, though the class entry fees of $25-$30 still apply.

Racing is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning and usually runs until late in the afternoon. Spectator entry fees are $10 for adults, $5 for six-12year-olds, and kids five and under are free. For more information, please visit nanaimomx.com. T h e Va n c o u v e r Island Championship Series consists of eight races held at three different tracks: Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Nanaimo’s Wastelands. The series is sanctioned by the Vancouver Island Motocross Association and CMRC.

Brechin pair bowls its way to nationals The bowling lane will lead two local kids all the way across the country. Josh Burgmann and Maranda Eby of Brechin Lanes both won provincial championships in March in Langley, thereby earning entry in the Youth Bowling Canada national finals starting Thursday (May 3) in St. John’s, Nfld. The 14-year-old Burgmann, of John Barsby Community Secondary School, bowled better than 200 in all five of his games at provincials including a 344 game. Eight-year-old Eby, of Coal Tyee Elemen-

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Brechin Lanes bowlers Josh Burgmann and Maranda Eby and coach Wendy Boudot are off to nationals.

tary School, won her provincial gold medal by a significant margin of 202 pins over her closest competitor. Her efforts included a 219 game. Brechin’s Wendy Boudot was selected as coach for the B.C. girls singles competitors including Eby and bowlers from Maple Ridge and Vernon.

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Nanaimo motocross rider Stephen Weme will try for another win in his junior MX-2 class at Wastelands Motocross Park this Sunday (April 29).

The Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners will try to win road games the rest of the way to make it a successful season. Nanaimo’s Canadian College Baseball Conference team plays in Calgary today (April 28) and tomorrow, plays in Kelowna the next weekend and then competes at nationals in Kamloops the weekend after that. “Moving forward it’s just jumping on those pitchers, just doing what we do on the road,” said Mike Williams, VIBI player. “It seems like we’re a good road ball team.”

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