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CEO done City’s economic development corporation looking for new leader. PAGE 21 Artistic award Marian Smith earns city’s Honour in Culture recognition. PAGE 29 Mariners second VIBI earns silver medal at national championships. PAGE 3

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nly three men have ventured to the deepest recorded point on the surface of our planet. Movie director and ocean explorer James Cameron joined that exclusive club March 26 when he made the first successful solo dive – the only human being ever to do so – to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, almost 36,000 feet below the surface of the south Pacific. It was the first manned dive to the bottom of the trench since 1960 when U.S. Navy Lieut. Don Walsh and Swiss oceanographer and engineer Jacques Piccard crewed the bathyscaphe Trieste. To descend and return safely from the crushing, cold depths of the trench, Cameron relied on a carefully selected team of engineers, including Tim Bulman, owner of Nanaimobased Indepth Marine. ◆ Bulman, 42, is an electrical engineer, commercial diver and submersible pilot/technician with 14 years’ experience working with manned submersibles and deep-ocean remotely-operated vehicles. Bulman moved his company to Nanaimo in 2003, the same year he met Cameron and was hired to rebuild lighting control systems aboard two Deep Rover submersibles purchased from a French film company and used to film the documentary movie Aliens of the Deep. When the aging electronics proved unreliable, Bulman established his credibility by retrofitting the submersibles with new lighting controls that worked. In the world of manned submersibles, reliable people and equipment get recycled. Someone always knows someone else from previous projects.

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Tim Bulman works on electronics within the DeepSea Challenger prior to the expedition.

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Parents, students upset over camping trip cancellation TEACHERS’ WITHDRAWAL from extra-curricular activities results in liability conundrum.

ident of the Nanaimo District Parent Advisory Council and mother of a Grade 7 student at Frank Ney, said the teachers’ action is denying the children a rite of passage. “Staying overnight is a huge deal for them,” she said. “They’ve watched years of kids go before them and finally when it’s their turn, it’s taken away from them.” Fundraising for the trip began last summer with last year’s Grade 7 class fund-

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Teachers’ withdrawal from extra-curricular activities in protest of Bill 22 is threatening to pull up stakes on an overnight camping trip for Grade 7 students at Frank J. Ney Elementary School. The annual trip, scheduled for June

21-22 at Camp Capenwray on Thetis Island, requires a school district employee to attend for insurance and liability purposes. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s ban on extra-curriculars has the overnight portion of the trip in jeopardy, allowing only two day trips to the camp. Karen Hoy, vice-pres-

raising for the camp deposit for this year’s group. Hoy said this year’s class earned the right to go. “They’ve done bottle drives and movie nights, raffles, hotdog sales, car washes and garage sales. Every child has put in so many hours of their own time,” she said. “This is their trip and all the adults around them who are supposed to be helping them in their lives, helping them achieve their goals, are not

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Mounties host seniors’ forum Nanaimo RCMP and the Good Samaritan Society will host a seniors safety presentation today (May 15). All seniors are invited to the presentation being held at the Wexford Creek seniors housing facility, 80 Tenth Street, 1:30-3 p.m. Topics to be discussed include scams, fraud prevention, safety at home and in the community, and scooter safety. “Many seniors lead active, vibrant lives, which take them out into our community and beyond,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “The Nanaimo RCMP recognize this and are committed to ensuring their safety by providing current crime prevention tips and safety awareness information.” As seating is limited, registration is encouraged. To register, please contact Rhondda Sellers of Wexford Creek at 250-713-1696.

FEW DETAILS released about departure of highly touted recruit. BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

After seven months on the job, Susan Cudahy is no longer Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation CEO. Cudahy arrived in Nanaimo last October to take over the new corporation, designed to streamline Nanaimo’s economic development efforts using $1.3 million in taxpayers’ money. She was the first CEO of the fledgling NEDC, selected after an extensive head-hunting process

by the firm Pinton Forrest and Madden that cost the city $37,800. The corporation operates at ar m’s length from city hall, but has 17 board members and is under the watchful eye of a 13-member progress board, which includes three elected city representatives. A.J. Hustins, NEDC board chairman, said only that the departure was mutual, but wouldn’t elaborate on why Cudahy was not at her post for the last month. “Both Ms. Cudahy and the board recognized that a change was needed,” said Hustins. “All I’m going to say is that it was a mutual agreement.” Cudahy was the target of criticism in early April after it was discovered that NEDC, under

Cudahy’s initiative, secured an $8,800 contract with a Toronto web designer for work on the corporation’s tourism website. That non-local contract angered some and Cudahy reportedly received nasty phone calls and e-mails, and was allegedly accosted in a Nanaimo grocery store in front of her daughter and spat on by an angry resident. Cudahy has been in Ontario, her home province, since mid-April. She was not available to comment on why she left, though a release issued by NEDC said she will seek new opportunities in Ontario while being closer to her family. Hustins wouldn’t say how much money in severance Cudahy will receive or if there is pending

litigation surrounding her departure. “We’re obligated to follow current B.C. labour law standards and practices so we’re doing just that,” he said. Coun. Fred Pattje, who sits on the NEDC progress board, said the corporation will continue to move forward with its mandate while searching for a new CEO. “Both parties regret that change is taking place and so do I,” said Pattje. “The other thing I’ll say is we need to go forward, we need to find a new chief executive officer, and Progress Nanaimo will do its job. The bottom line is nobody is irreplaceable.” Hustins said a search firm will be retained to hire a new CEO. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Nanaimo men don high heels to oppose domestic violence BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Boaters invited to annual show More than 1,000 metres of dock space will be taken up by new and used boats at the Nanaimo Boat Basin June 1-3 during the Nanaimo Port Authority’s eighth annual Floating Boat and Marine Trade Show. Brokers will be on hand to help with purchases, and more than 50 exhibitors will have information on boating safety and marine equipment. For information, please go online to www.vancouverislandboatshow. com.

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Nanaimo Mounties are working on the aftermath of two weekend home invasions they say were targeted but unrelated. Police responded to the first incident at a home in the 3000 block of Uplands Drive Friday when they received a 911 call at about 6 p.m. saying four men carrying baseball bats forced their way through the front door and assaulted two men inside. “There were three other females and a small child in the home,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “They were not injured and were not involved in the assault.” The two male victims of the attack did not require medical assistance. Their assailants made off with keys to the home and a Blackberry. Police recovered the Blackberry. “They are co-operating with us and as a result of this information, our investigators arrested two of the individuals allegedly involved in the incident on Saturday,” O’Brien said. The suspects, 24 and 34, were released on promises to appear in Nanaimo provincial court June 26 to each face recommended charges of assault with a weapon and break and enter. “There appears to be a prior relationship between the homeowners and the attackers and we are currently following up on that,” O’Brien said. The second home invasion happened Sunday, shortly before 7 p.m., at a residence in the 1300 block of Townsite Road. A panicked woman called 911 saying three men forced their way into her home and assaulted her and another man. “Brass knuckles may have been involved and they indicated they had firearms, but none were seen,” O’Brien said. Two men and a woman were in the home when the attack occurred. The victims declined medical assistance. The assailants made off with computer equipment, a cellphone and cash. Police have identified one of the assailants and requested a warrant for his arrest. “Both were unrelated to each other and the homes were targeted,” O’Brien said. “They were not random incidents.” Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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◆ From /1 Much of the challenge in rigging the communications was in making it work for the application. Most long distance underwater communication is done with sound, not radio transmissions. At a depth of 11,000 metres, Cameron would pilot a submarine as far below the surface of the Pacific Ocean as most airliners fly above it, but at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the pressure on the sub’s hull is 16,500 psi. Even water and oil, both considered incompressible, compress under such extreme conditions.

Much of the equipment was shaken out during test dives off Papua New Guinea, an area Bulman said had not been dived before. “That was incredible,” he said. “The scenery underwater was unbelievable. Within four kilometres offshore you’d be in 8,000 metres of water. We got some really good footage off of New Guinea.” Video footage from test dives and the dives made in the Mariana Trench could contain valuable scientific information, but no one will know for sure until the footage, sea floor samples and other data gathered is reviewed and catalogued. The footage and data is also being compiled into a documentary about the expedition.

◆ The DeepSea Challenger’s communication system relayed data about water pressure to calculate depth, oxygen and carbon dioxide percentages of the air inside the sub’s hull, temperature, battery voltage and compass headings. That information was transmitted in low-frequency data packages that to the human ear sound something like the old telephone modems once used to connect to the Internet. The system also handled verbal communication and text messaging. Sound travels fast under water, but signals quickly become lost among noise sources in the ocean – such as rain, wind, waves, sea life, geological disturbances and, especially, noise from mechanical systems aboard the support ship – so any sound transmitted over long distances has to be loud. As if getting anything to work reliably under crushing pressures isn’t enough of a challenge, Bulman had to tease the sub’s signals out from the background din and keep the data transmissions isolated from the voice communications so they wouldn’t deafen Cameron, who was listening intently over headphones. “We had two modems,” Bulman said. “One was primarily voice comms and the other was sending data. Every time the data was blasted, it would blast him too because he was

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listening over a real high gain receiver. It’s equivalent to somebody speaking from a mountain top with a megaphone and having someone 30 kilometres away listening for that sound.” Bulman built the bandpass filters that isolated data communications from voice transmissions and limited the discomfort for Cameron. Once built, those filters had to be proofed against the extreme pressure of the ocean. “Most of the electronics that

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were external, we just tried to oil fill to be pressure tolerant,” Bulman said. “We had a 30,000 psi test chamber in Australia, so we cycled a lot of things to death, to learn where they’d fail.” If a component, such as a battery, failed after 50 pressure cycles, but only 25 dives were scheduled, engineers planned for that equipment attrition by bringing along enough spares.

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Islands is good. But it was March, when seas in the area are rough, before the team was ready to make the dives. Waves of three to five metres and 25 knot winds prevented dives, but when waves settled down to about one metre and winds died to 10 knots, the sub was launched. When Cameron and the sub returned to the surface, the crew had to recover them regardless of the weather conditions. The grueling schedules and physical conditions of the dive were exhausting. “It was rough,” Bulman said. “Lots of people were seasick.” Cameron, known for being a demanding boss, managed two dives into the trench, the first at 4 a.m. March 26. Ten lander dives were also made, before the crew was worn out and parts attrition brought an end to the exhibition. “He pushed hard, but it wouldn’t have happened if he had not pushed that hard,” Bulamn said. Another expedition to the trench is planned, possibly within the next two years. ◆

After being gone for six months, Bulman says he has a big “honey-do” list to catch up with at home and he needs to spend time with his family. He wants to return to the Mariana Trench, but he’d like to do some exploration in the Arctic, diving with and filming wildlife. He also wants to film and survey shipwrecks in the Inside Passage around Vancouver Island. Bulman also has a short job coming up in mid-May, working with E. James Dixon, professor of anthropology with the University of New Mexico, to look for signs of ancient civilizations off the coast of Alaska at depths of 90 metres, which was the level of the ocean about 10,000 years ago. “We’ll go down and get video evidence and maybe some rock samples,” Bulman said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Ruttan. “One thing I would like to have addressed is downloading on municipalities from the province, the costs associated with that and the lack of opportunity for municipalities to improve their revenue stream to pay for those downloads.” The caucus is organized by a steering committee of nine B.C. mayors. Diane Watts, mayor of Surrey, said cities are heading deep into unsustainability despite being the key provider for services and infrastructure.

“The current model is broken and as mayors we need to meet to discuss a collaborative approach to reversing the unsustainable trend that most municipalities are facing,” said Watts in a press release. “Municipalities provide the vast majority of the service in areas such as infrastructure while being given only eight cents out of every tax dollar to do it.” L o r i A c ke r m a n , mayor of Fort St. John, said sharing ideas among civic leaders is key to ensure cities are able to afford

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Entrance Island among heritage nominees BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

For nearly 140 years the Entrance Island Lighthouse has been a beacon shining across the waters of Georgia Strait to guide seafarers and aviators safely to their destination. The lighthouse, which has been manned since its construction in the mid-1870s, is located off the northeast tip of Gabriola Island. It’s one of 28 B.C. lighthouses currently nominated for designation under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act, intended to protect the heritage character of lighthouses. Lighthouses are nominated for protection under the act through a public petition process, which comes to a close May 29. In the spring of 2010, the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans declared nearly 1,000 active and inactive Canadian lighthouses surplus and indicated plans to divest itself of the properties. Ivan Bulic, a director or the Canadian Lightkeepers Association – a non-profit society created in 2010 by the late Steve Burgh, a Chatham Point keeper and Lightkeeper’s Union president – said Entrance Island isn’t in immediate threat of being abandoned because it is an active station. “Designation is kind of irrelevant because the federal government is going to maintain it,” he said. Inactive lighthouses, such as the Race Rocks, are more of a problem because they are being

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B.C. certifiably ironic on wood Victoria’s suggestion to send loggers into old-growth stands and those set aside for viewscapes may soon be getting criticism from an unlikely source – logging companies. Under the guise of finding enough fibre to reopen the Hampton Affiliates mill in Burns Lake, the powers-that-be in Victoria have floated the idea of going into old-growth stands and viewscapes, even overriding the authority of the chief forester. But the braintrust that hatched the plan didn’t really think it through. The problem? Certification. Mills throughout the province go to great pains, and expense, to ensure the wood they produce is certified as being harvested in the most environmentally sound way. And, it’s not just a declaration, it is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) process. Buyers who are environmentally conscious are looking for wood to be certified as being harvested in an environmentally friendly way – an ISO 14000 designation. That environmentally friendly way doesn’t include cutting down every stick of wood that is out there, such as oldgrowth stands and established viewscapes and wildlife corridors. And it most certainly doesn’t include politicians overruling decisions by the chief forester in order to simply get more wood to a mill. The impact for mills that have an ISO certification designation is that they might lose it. When they lose that certification, some markets are no longer available and that, obviously, has a negative impact. It is ironic that in its zeal to find fibre for mills to keep them operating, the opposite might occur. Victoria should simply shelve the idea of opening up old-growth forests to logging. 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

Latest milestone easy to overcome I reached the milestone age of ond anniversary this summer) 30 recently. and the mortgage. The morning of my birthday, I do sometimes spend part of I stared hard at myself in the the weekend doing yard work, mirror, looking for wrinkles and but more often than not, I forgo other signs of aging, as if overvacuuming and mowing the night I would have magically lawn in favour of hurtling down become much older. some hills on my mountain But it was just the same old bike. me staring back. I certainly do not have it all I’m sure even if I figured out – for have aged, it can’t be example, I still don’t REPORTER’S too bad, because I was know what I want to VIEWPOINT asked for ID at the do when I grow up liquor store just a few and I’m still counting Jenn McGarrigle Reporter weeks ago. I wanted to on winning the lotlean over the counter tery. and hug the lady. And instead of I know how I expectmourning my birthed to feel 10 years day this year, or ago – like my youth is ignoring it altogether, over, forced to do only I threw myself a party adult-like things for and dragged everyone the rest of eternity. out dancing. When you’re 20, 30 seems so Dancing is just as fun at age 30 far away. as it was at 20, even if my feet Back then I thought that by hurt a little more than they did the time I was three decades 10 years ago and I have to take a old, my life would all be in order rest more often. and there would be nothing left Truthfully, I think 30 is a great to figure out – I would have a age, despite all the jokes from career, a husband, a house and friends and family about being maybe even some kids on the old and “over the hill”. way. The bank may own most of I would go to bed at 9 p.m., my house, but my husband and drive a mini-van, eat pork chops I are both working and slowly (seems to be a staple for young paying down the mortgage and, families with mortgages if my hey, at least we’re not paying off own parents are any example) someone else’s mortgage, as was and spend weekends maintainthe case for part of our 20s. ing the yard and house. We don’t have much extra Well, I do have the career, the money, but enough to be able to husband (we celebrate our secgo out to dinner sometimes and

fund our hobby – maintaining a mountain bike isn’t cheap, given all the parts that are constantly in need of repair or replacement. I am always improving at things like budgeting and dealing with the curve balls life throws me, though by no means am I an expert. I can cook all sorts of things other than soup from a can now (in my early 20s, the average dinner in my dorm room usually included something that was either out of the freezer or a can) and I grow some of my own vegetables. With age comes more experience and maybe a bit of wisdom, but on the down side, recovery time from physical activities goes way up. My body is becoming something that needs taking care of, as opposed to my mid-20s, when I could get away with running, biking and hiking all day, not bothering to warm up or cool down with a stretch, and doing it all again the next day. Now, I try a new activity and I’m sore for a few days after. I can’t afford to be careless with myself or miss a stretching session; I pay for it with stiff muscles. But my aging body is just another hurdle to overcome, and I vow to continue acting like I’m in my 20s, at least mentally, for years and years to come. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Teachers’ past actions Bold moves indicate herd mentality needed to To the Editor, Re: History shows B.C. teachers have sacrificed, Letters, May 8. Tim Daniel’s claim that B.C. teachers’ ‘history of sacrifice’ justifies current union job action begs to be challenged and refuted. Quite to the contrary, the history of teacher strikes and job action indicates professional ethics and moral principles are secondary to monetary benefits and perceived entitlements. Furthermore, strikes are not ‘sacrifices’ but rather a desperate collective bargaining tactic. History will show that in the mid-1990s, the Nanaimo school district annual calendar scheduled three work days in what was traditionally the spring break week. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation union local protested and refused to work those three days. The board persisted and schools were open, but teachers were absent. The board withheld pay and teachers threatened job action if they were not paid for their three ‘vacation’ days. The solution to this dispute resulted in unionized teachers being paid for the three days in exchange for turning a blind eye to class-size limits soon scheduled to take effect. The board was given a pass on the implementation of negotiated class sizes and teachers slithered away with three days’ pay for work not performed. So much for professional ethics and moral principles. Daniels concludes by saying teachers are using the extra time taken from supervising student activities to communicate with the public in defence of the system and their civil rights. Setting aside the controversy over ‘curricular’, ‘extra-curricular’ and ‘voluntary’ duties, this current strategy does nothing more than increase the burden on students and parents and illustrates the desperate and avaricious bent of the BCTF and its union locals resulting in a breach of public trust. Finally, what sort of convoluted logic could explain current attempts to further detract from the education of our children and youth in order to save it? If there is anything to be learned from this dispute between government and the B.C. teachers’ union, it is greater insight into the herd mentality of the people responsible for the welfare of our children and the nefarious masterminds behind the collective effort to dominate

our educational institutions. History will not absolve these actions. James A. Lettic Nanoose Bay

Suzuki should break silence on details of his true agenda To the Editor, Re: Speak out for environment, democracy, Science Matters, May 10. If it wasn’t so pretentiously fallacious, one could almost buy into some of David Suzuki’s (or Faisal Moola’s) soapbox rhetoric. But to equate his left-wing social engineering foundation with legitimately funded charities that provide valued services worldwide is disingenuous at best. Suzuki is obviously in a snit over the federal government’s move to review the political activities of a few charities and how foreign money is fed through them to fund the political campaigns of environmental groups. He claims that his foundation “relies on Canadians for close to 94 per cent of its funding”, but won’t say how close to 94. A column in the Financial Postt last month noted that “over the past decade, U.S. foundations accounted for at least 17 per cent of the revenue of the David Suzuki Foundation”. In correspondence for the column, the foundation didn’t dispute this or other numbers relating to Suzuki’s U.S. links that go back to 1992. It’s interesting that three days after the March 29 federal budget announced a review of political activity by charities, certain U.S. foundations that have funded Canadian green groups were scrambling to rewrite their grant descriptions to eliminate online references to political activities. Several Canadian organizations have also removed revealing online information. Obviously something to do with charities only being allowed to engage in political activities that further a charitable purpose. Suzuki states that “silence is not an option” and for a change I can agree with him. I think it’s time he broke the silence and revealed details of his agenda, sources of funding and why he accepts so much of it from foreign entities. And never mind the condescending nonsense about saving the planet. Jim Corder Nanaimo

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To the Editor, Re: Ferries float forward with cash infusion, May 12. When you look at all the costs, it is cheaper for people going to Vancouver airport to take Harbour Air than it is to take their cars. Foot passenger traffic is way up on the ferries as more and more people are leaving their cars at home when they travel between the Island and the mainland. It’s time to look at establishing a foot passenger service from Vancouver to Nanaimo run by B.C. Ferries. A harbour-to-harbour service would serve the needs of the foot passenger far better than either existing route does now. Business people, students and tourists would all benefit from a foot passenger ferry and the Canada Line makes the airport very accessible. Cutting some of the sailings of the large conventional ferries would become possible with reduced foot traffic. Close one of the terminals in Nanaimo. It doesn’t make sense to have two that close together in a falling market. Once you have alternatives for foot traffic, one terminal should be sufficient to service car traffic. Close Departure Bay, sell the land which would likely more than cover the cost of expanding Duke Point. Foot passengers would have a convenient alternative and drivers have the wheels to get there. Some travellers would have further to go, some would be closer. Remaking B.C. Ferries into something that works is going to require some bold moves, not more of the same. Bob Winkler Nanaimo

Teachers, elected representatives need to solve impasse To the Editor, I am writing with regards to the ongoing dispute between representatives of the government of British Columbia and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. The latest escalation of this unresolved dispute has culminated in a withdrawal of all extracurricular activities in the schools of this province. Extracurricular programs have been a key component of our public school system for some 150 years and the present government and teachers representatives have no morale authority to extinguish it. Already, cancellations of

programs and activities affecting most of the children and parents in the provincial public school system have taken place. I consider myself one of the silent majority of this province who has, up until now, placed great faith in the institutions of government and professional representation to look after the best interests of our society, and the welfare of the children, and youth of our province. I feel compelled to write because the current situation is entirely unacceptable and should not be allowed to continue. The lack of resolution

of differences between involved representative bodies is now creating a degradation of a key component in the development of a crucial generation of our society. This latest escalation in the dispute affects this most vulnerable group who do not have a political or organizational voice with which to respond. A relatively short impasse may propagate a long-lasting loss of extracurricular programs as well as the morale and culture of our educational institutions. As a society, this situation is shameful. Our children ask how this can happen

and there really is no good answer. Our elected and teacher representatives are neglecting their number one responsibility; the children of our province. As a concerned parent, citizen, and a member of a representative parent group at Dover Bay High School, I respectfully implore elected and teacher representatives to exercise their powers to bring this impasse to a speedy resolution bearing in mind the lasting fallout created by every day, week, and month this is allowed to continue. W.H. Johnston Nanaimo

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Dianne Ruttan pours tea for waiting guests at the recent May Queen Tea hosted by the Crescent Chapter 10 Order of the Eastern Star and Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall.

’Dogs prop up program People checking out the Empire Days Parade May 20 will also be able to get hotdogs and snacks. The Reaching Out Committee at St. Paul’s Anglican Church is hosting its annual Empire Days hotdog sale on the church’s lawn on Chapel Street from noon to 2 p.m. Hotdogs, pop, water, chips and squares are on sale and people are invited to bring chairs so they can sit and enjoy the passing parade while enjoying a barbecue lunch. Proceeds of the sale go to the church’s outreach projects.

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Marian Smith founded Nanaimo Youth Choir, which competed at a national performing arts competition last year, placing second. Her portrait will hang in the Port Theatre, recognizing her award for Honour in Culture. GARY PETERS PHOTO

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earning to sing is a gift that continues to provide joy throughout life. That’s why Marian Smith encourages singing in the community at every opportunity. “Singing, really, is what it is all about,” Smith said. The director for Nanaimo Youth Choir, which competed nationally last year,

Marian Smith earned City of Nanaimo’s Honour in Culture Award for her extensive work with choirs

earned the Honour in Culture Award from the City of Nanaimo in March. The award is open to an individual, group or corporation for outstanding service, dedication or support to the development of arts and culture in Nanaimo. Jillian Vanstone, principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, earned the Excellence in Culture Award this year. As early as age four, Smith began studying piano and fell in love with music. Piano is often a solitary study, but Smith

had the opportunity to accompany choirs and learned the joy of making music with other people. “Which is what a choir is all about,” she said. Smith continued to study piano with the goal of becoming a professional musician, studying at the Banff School of Fine Arts among other places. In the summer, she played with a trio at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes. “That’s all I ever wanted to be,” Smith said. “I never considered anything else.”

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Donations sought for indie film A former Nanaimo resident and Vancouver Island University student seeks donations to fund a short, independent film in Vancouver this summer. Jeremy Szostak plans to direct Lettuce Heads, a short film that bridges the gap between documentary and drama. It follows the story of Simon, who falls in love with April, and finds his life consumed by drug addiction when she breaks up with him. The story spirals out of control until its “tragic and terrifying conclusion.” The cast and crew won’t get paid for the project but food and transportation costs, special effects and film festival fees need to be raised. To donate to the project, or for more information, please visit www.indiegogo.com/Lhs.

Tyalor Manns performs as Cinderella, with Christopher Wood as the prince, during Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts’ production at Malaspina Theatre May 25-26. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Fairy tale told through dance Two graduating students of Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts help the school stage a popular fairy tale. Taylor Manns and Christopher Wood perform as Cinder-

ella and her prince in the musical theatre production at Malaspina Theatre May 25-26. Manns started singing as a child, incorporating dance into her busy sched-

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ule. She performed at Carnegie Hall in 2010 and returns to New York to study musical theatre at the American Musical and Drama Academy. Wood performed dance for the past 10 years, also studying voice. He performed at the Upper Island Musical Festival in

both disciplines. Joining Mann and Wood are more than 100 children ranging in age from one year to 18 years old. Cinderella is set for May 25 at 7 p.m. and May 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $16.50; $12.50/child. Please call 250-8164849 or visit www. kirkwoodacademy. com.

◆ From /21 She created the Nanaimo Youth Choir through the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music. “When I came here, there was no children’s choir,” Smith said. Last year the youth choir was named to the provincial performing arts festival and won, following that up with a second-place finish at nationals. The choir was once again named to the provincial performing arts festival, which takes place in Nanaimo May 27-31. The choir also travels to ◆ NANAIMO YOUTH Eugene, Ore., in CHOIR performs at St. June to compete Andrew’s United Church in the Pacific June 2 at 7 p.m. International Children’s Choral Festival. “You see the joy they get from the involvement in making music with their peers,” Smith said. “It’s a total honour to work with kids like that.” She also gives young pianists the same opportunity she had as a child – to accompany a choir. “I like to mentor young pianists to look at accompaniment as a viable option,” Smith said. Adults involved in a choir get the same benefits as children by making connections in the community as well as making music with others. “Singing for everyone is a very healthy thing for people to do,” Smith said.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

JASPER SUPER A is currently recruiting a candidate with good interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive energetic attitude for the position of Full-time Permanent - Premium Clerk. The primary duties include scanning, ordering, receiving, merchandising, replenishing stock, inventory and facing shelves. Candidates require the skills and ability to maintain operational objectives in the Manager’s absence. Computer literacy is a must. Candidates must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. A grade 12 Diploma and a clean Security Clearance are also required. Jasper Super A offers competitive compensation, rental accommodations and health benefits package to eligible employees, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you believe that you are prepared for this challenging position and have an interest in working within a dynamic organization, please submit your resume, in confidence to: Jasper Super A, P.O. Box 818, 601 Patricia Street, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0. Fax 780-852-5491. Email: rick.lagace@tgp.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ADULT FEMALE with driver’s licence to work on a professional team supporting a teen with behavioral issues in a unique specialized residential home, F/T. C.Y.C. degree preferred. Send resume to mbrown@nfrp.ca

ESTHETICIAN

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Spring Special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

PART-TIME esthetician needed. Must be B.C. certiﬁed. Be able to work in a team environment. Paid training and on going education is provided. Must be able to work weekends and possible evenings. Please e-mail a resume to info@purespananaimo.ca

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051.

OPERATE A Mini-Ofﬁce Outlet working from your home computer. Free online training. Flexible hours. Great income. www.freedom-unlimited.info

33 YEARS established Ford dealer on beautiful Sunshine Coast, looking for an experienced Automotive Salesperson with proven track record. Please send resume to scford@eastlink.ca 1-800-5384504.

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our ﬂeet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated ﬁeld work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

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DEATHS

HELP WANTED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

~ WILSON, WENDY JOLEEN ~ Wendy passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on April 26, 2012 at 58 years of age after a brave battle with cancer. Wendy was predeceased by her husband George in December 2011. She is Leslie), survived by her parents Henry and Josey Gueulette, her brother Ron Gueulette (Leslie), ra), nephew Justin (Andrea), niece Brooke, stepchildren Colleen (Darren), Bruce (Sandra), Dan (Janet), Brad (Theressa), and god daughter Krista (Mark)as well as manyy lifelong friends who were like family to her. Wendy was a lifetime resident of South Wellington who for many years managed the Dairy Queen on Nicol Street before starting a daycare from her home. Wendy leaves behind many former daycare kids who think of “Deedee” as their second mom and love her dearly. She loved the outdoors and camping; she and George spent many years together camping at Horne Lake and later at Macktush Creek, making many great friends along the way. Wendy also loved to garden and had one of the biggest vegetable gardens in South Wellington. She was a gentle soul who had the incredible abilityy er to look on the bright side, no matter the situation. This wonderful lady’s laughter ared and sharp sense of humour brightened the days of those around her and she shared the gift of laughter to her ﬁnal days. Wendy was taken from us far too soon; shee will be missed more than words can express by all who knew her. The wonderful memories we all have of Wendy are precious and will live on with us. The family would like to send their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chris Collins, the VIHA home care nurses, and the staff of Nanaimo Home Support for all they did to care for Wendy. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make a donation to cancer research or to the Canadian Red Cross.

Maintenance Worker Seniors Care Qualicum Beach

The Gardens at Qualicum Beach has an immediate need for an experienced and motivated PART TIME Maintenance Worker. The successful candidate will be responsible for regular maintenance repairs, building improvements, environmental issues and ﬁre and life safety. You will have a proven knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, commercial painting, gardening, electrical and HVAC. You will also have a good working knowledge of computers and be able to organize a schedule of maintenance. A positive attitude and a commitment to customer service are key. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest conﬁ dence, via our website at: www.retirementconcepts.com/careers Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer. HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Multimedia Journalist Oak Bay News The Oak Bay News, has an immediate opening for a full-time news journalist. Oak Bay is located minutes away from Victoria, B.C. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide news stories, photos and video for our award-winning, twice weekly newspaper and website. Qualiﬁcations include a ﬁrm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous newspaper reporting experience is an asset. The candidate is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and social media (Facebook, Twitter) would be considered an asset.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by May 18, 2012 to: Laura Lavin Editor, Oak Bay News Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: llavin@vicnews.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED BLACK BEAR Liquor Store requires Part-time person. Must work evenings & weekends. Must have Serving it Right. Apply in person after 10:00 a.m. WANT TO see Scenic BC? Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Beneﬁts. For more info e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550

HELP WANTED DELIVERY PERSONS

TELUS YELLOW PAGES Seeking mature individuals with car or small truck to deliver the new Yellow Pages / Telus phonebooks into Nanaimo, Cedar and Harewood areas.

Door to door delivery. ~No selling involved~ Start Immediately! PDC Logistics Tel: 1-800-661-1910 Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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

PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, ﬂuid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage Range: $25-$40/hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage Range: $25-$35/hour. Minimum experience required: six months professional driving. Field Supervisors. Annual Salary Range: $90-$110,000 (based on qualiﬁcations). Minimum experience required: previous supervisory experience. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/employmentopportunities

BARTENDER/SERVER required for Black Bear Pub in Nanaimo. Must have 5 years experience, be ﬂexible & available nights & weekends. Apply on site with resume.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL CDA Family dental practice in Parksville area is searching for a Certiﬁed Dental Assistant to help with chair side duties, 9 month position - 6 hours/day. Must be motivated & work well in a team environment.

Send resumes to nskida@shaw.ca 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.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Must be physically ﬁt and able to work 10 hr days. The work entails heavy lifting working a trim saw and grading specialty high end Douglas ﬁr structural timbers. Excellent renumeration for the right candidate with bonus for speed, accuracy and 100% on grade components. Resumes must be received not later than May 21 and must include 4 references, copy of grading ticket and drivers license.

WELDERS, FITTERS required for busy Edmonton FCAW structural steel shop. $2733/hour base plus beneﬁts, OT, indoor heated work, paid ﬂight. Fax: 780-939-2181, Email: careers@garweld.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Please reply to Office Manager, Box 782, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2 TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC Required in Nakusp, BC (West Kootenay Area) Applicant must be red seal certified and able to work on a variety of makes and models of trucks, trailers and components. A CVIP certificate and welding skills an asset. Full time position. Group benefit plan available. Competitive wages. Fax or email resumes to: 250-265-3853 or whrepair@telus.net

LOOKING FOR live in long term care giver for elderly couple in Qualicum Beach. Responsibilities would include: personal care and companionship, Meal planning and preparation, Light housekeeping and laundry, Errands and transportation. Person should have valid BC drivers license, Long Term Care Certiﬁcate and pleasant personality, sense of humour and has to be ﬂexible. Please respond to caregiver@holmesrealty.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, May 15, 2012 PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

PAINTING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

NEED HELP with QuickBooks? Quick Help Bookkeeping Services. Please call Dudley at 250-468-5646.

CLEANING SERVICES BONDABLE, FAST, thorough, reliable residential cleaner. All product earth friendly & supplied. $18 per hour. Seniors discounts. 250-740-5727

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992” Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning www.mrsparkle.net Call Jonathan 250-714-6739 PAULINE’S CLEANING SERVICES is now accepting new clients. Thorough, efﬁcient, trustworthy. I work best with Seniors. Call Pauline if you want the best 250-722-2288, cell 250-619-1199, it’ll be the best call you’ve ever made.

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

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $30 service call for home or ofﬁce. Mobile Certiﬁed Technician. PC Sales Senior’s rates. 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

VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: Garden Maintenance, Consultation, Renovation & New Design. Call Guy 250-740-2505 or see http://www.virdigrisgardening.com

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

(250) 667-1189

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!” 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE SOLID WOOD desk, 34”x60”, Call (250)756-3148.

FRIENDLY FRANK BASKETBALL HOOP, free standing, adjustable, $99. 1 (250)754-4425

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

NANAIMO- 2 Bdrm sxs. Selfcontained, W/D, priv yrd, shed. Walk to shops, beach, bus. Refs. June 1. $900.+ utils. N/S, cat ok? (250)751-4525.

9 BUTTERTUBS- 3 bdrms, $950. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

HOMES WANTED

NORTH NANAIMO- 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Clean, bright, new carpet/paint, family home. W/D hookup. Close to amenities. $995. Call (250)758-4871.

LADYSMITH, LOWER 1 bdrm + den, $750 mo, black granite counters & S/S appls, W/D, radiant under ﬂoor heat/hydro incl, half blk to town centre/all shops/trolley, parking, N/S, small pet ok, avail immed. Call (250)797-0877. NANAIMO- (near downtown) new home 1 bdrm fully furn’d, level entry,priv backyard, quiet neighbourhood inclds hydro & wiﬁ, W/D. N/S. refs req’d, avail June 1, $900. 250-591-7715. NANAIMO (NEAR University) 2 bdrm bsmt suite, N/P, N/S, incls heat, hydro, water, appls, lndry, $800. (250)739-1071. rentnanaimo@gmail.com NANAIMO SOUTH End. Level entry sunny 1000 sq ft 2 bdrm. Full bath, large deck. REF’S REQ’D. $750./mo. 40% hydro. 1(778)883-8703. Avail. now. NEWLY RENO’D 2bdrm, 2bath, level entry, Quarterway area. W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S. Refs. $900 (250)753-0046 N. NANAIMO bright 2Bdrm suite with high ceilings, available now, F/S, W/D, microwave, near Woodgrove Mall, NS/NP, $875 + share util. 250-390-1162, 250-618-1046.

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RENTALS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

EASY CHAIR, $75. (250)7585073

1187 SEAFIELD- 2 bdrms, $850. Call (250)753-0881. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com

ENTERTAINMENT Unit (54”x56”x20”) 28” Toshiba TV, VCR & DVD Player, $80. 1 (250)753-7481

3185 BARONS Rd- 1 & 2 bdrm, $695 & $800. (250)7530881. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com

FRIGIDAIRE - ENERGUIDE: Fridge/Freezer, white, 18.4 cu.ft., glass shelves, $75. (250)758-0415

$650 & 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.

FREE QUOTES. Same Day Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. $40 & up + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries, demolition, pruning. Jason 250-668-6851 GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413. 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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Sofﬁts, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601

RENOVATE NOW!

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

FRONT SEAT covers for 2006 Nissan X-Trail. (2) custom made. $60. (250)753-5780 GOLF PUTTER “Tommy Armour” Unique! $65 obo. (250)729-3881 INGLIS WASHER & dryer. Older but work ﬁne. $99. 1 (250)754-2537 or 729-9538 OLDER GOLF set, exec.irons, driver, fairway woods, bag, pull cart, $60. 1 (250)753-3601 ROOM FAN, stand-up, 3-spd, black, perfect condition. $15. (250)758-8145 SHIMANO 2000 GT Mouchee Plus Reel and 11 ft. Rod, $50. (250)758-7579

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD & Logging. Stock up now! *Clearing. *Downed trees. *Wood Spiting Services 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.

FURNITURE

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.

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:

HUBCITY MOVERS: 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 ﬂat rate. (250)753-0112.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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MOVING & STORAGE

MALTA. CENTRAL ISLAND moves to Victoria. BBB member. Toll free 1(866)224-2754.

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HUMAN TOUCH massage chair, as new, used 2x. $1000 obo. Call (250)585-8954.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS S. JINGLEPOT area 3 B/R 1 bath condo. 5 appls, carport. Close to amenities $930+utils Refs req’d. avail now 250-5854176

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER BOOMERS / ZOOMERS 1826 sq.ft. One level. Luxury Townhome! $349K. 1-250-757-8429

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BISSELL UPRIGHT bagless vacuum, $20, Brothers sewing machine, good condition, $40. Call (250)933-6463.

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

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

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

RENTALS

SEMI-Oceanfront, 6.5 acres, treed, 2,600ft. updated home, basement workshop, zoned R1. $498,000. (250)245-8950

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

CENTRAL NANAIMO 250-753-7457 Mt. Benson Arms

Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Adult oriented, bright, clean, large. Ocean & mountain views, balcony, laminate ﬂoors, free heat & hot water. Near bus route, 2 blocks to seawalk, coin-op laundry. $695-$875 CLOSE TO Downtown. large self contained studio $600. Small pet ok. 250-668-7462 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, ﬂooring. Adult building, security cameras. From $700 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341 LUXURIOUS OLD City condo. Newly renovated 2 B/R. Great building, 5 appl. F/P N/P, N/S $850. 250-754-2207 NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet Bachelor $585 or 1 Bedroom, $685. Close to ferry and harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, sauna. N/S, N/P. Refs req’d. 250-753-8633

NORTH NANAIMO

1 & 2 Bdrm. Updated kitchen, New ﬂooring & appls. Bright, quiet, secure adult oriented. Free H/W.

250-758-1246

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

250-754-2936

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BRECHIN: BRIGHT 2-bdrm. exec walk-out, yard, carport. 5 appls. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $925 + utils. (250)754-2490.

HOMES FOR RENT 1631 MEREDITH- 4 bdrms, $1375. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2625 MATTHEW Road(Nanoose) studio+ huge workshop, $950. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com OCEANVIEW EXEC- 5 acres, 3bdrm, 2bath, custom kitchen, 6 appli’s, FP, lrg patio, RV parking. Jinglepot area. N/P, N/S, Avail. July 1st. $1,900 250-585-4776. COLLEGE- 3BDRM, 1000 sq ft, 5 new appls, windows, fenced yard, sunroom, deck, carport. NS/NP. Refs. June 1. $1100. (250)754-1511 COUNTRY Club area, 4bdrm, bsmnt, fenced backyard, garage, appli’s incl. Avail immed. $1,350/mo. (250)756-6702 JINGLEPOT/COLLEGE4 bdrms, 2bath, ocean/mountain views, lrg deck, dble carport, landscaped garden, park trail access. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $1650+ utils. 250-741-1261. LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. NANAIMO- 1 & 2 bdrm character houses, near downtown. Fenced yards. $760. & $900. + utils. NS/NP. 250-753-9365. N. NANAIMO- 3 bdrm, 2 F/P, hrwd ﬂoors, new rugs. N/S, 1 block from Superstore, Metral Dr. Short/long term avail. Refs, $1250. Call 250-390-0484. PLEASANT VAL: 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $1200+ utils. N/S, ref’s. June 15/Jul 1. (250)756-3593 ROYSTON RD., 3 bdrm, F/S, D/W, ref’s, N/S, $1100 mo + garbage/water. (250)338-6689

OFFICE/RETAIL OLD CITY Quarter: Character building, busy street frontage, 430 sqft, $1050. 250-754-5174

ROOMS FOR RENT $500 DOWNTOWN Nanaimo. Huge, clean, furnished house. Ocean views. (250)754-7265 N.NANAIMO. N/S. Lrg, reno’d, private. Fridge/ micro in room. Laundry. $400. (250)390-2212 SINGLE & DBLE units; some w/kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650; wkly starting at $290; 10% off 1st month. 250-754-2328

RV PADS RV SITE Nanoose Bay- on private estate, all inclusive including internet, very private, pet friendly. Rent negotiable. Call (250)751-0058.

SUITES, LOWER 1BDRM, LEVEL entry, Quarterway area. F/S, W/D, N/P, N/S. $600 Refs. 250-753-0046 2BDRM BASEMENT suite. Close to VIU. N/P, N/S. (250)591-4141 or 667-2139. 2 BDRM University area (legal) Sep entry, new appls, laundry. N/P, N/S. $800. 250616-7638 wade@sailwest.ca CLOSE TO Downtown. Fully reno’d 2-bdrm. W/D. small pet OK. $850. 250-668-7462. C. NANAIMO: Very spacious, clean bsmt suite. Own W/D, priv ent, incls utils, 2 minute walk to major bus route. NS/NP. $700 mo. Avail June. 1st. Call 250-667-1221. DEP BAY: 2 B/R, near ferry & bus, lge yard, pkng, $995 inc. utils & laundry 250-244-3509. HAMMOND BAY- 2 bdrm executive on acreage. W/D, $1050. inclds utils, pets neg. Avail. June 1. (250)616-8755. JINGLEPOT- 3 bdrm suite, separate laundry, non-smoker, no pets, mature, quiet tenant, $1000 + utils. Avail May 1. Call 250-816-2036.

NORTH NANAIMO 2 bdrms, quiet, very spacious, walk out, private entrance, patio, parking, bus route, W/D, F/P, NS/NP. $900 utils included. Avail June 1.

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NORTH NANAIMO- new 2 bdrm legal suite, W/D, parking. NP/NS. $950 inclds utils. Avail June 1. Call 250-713-0119. SILVER MTN- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail now. Call Bob for appointment to view. 250-618-4775

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CARS 1995 BUICK REGAL, fully loaded, very good cond, 176,000 km, 1 owner only. $2,195.00 (250)753-5686.

UNIVERSITY AREA (3km away) new, clean, fully furnished 1bdrm suite (ground ﬂoor). Private entry, prkng, shared lndry, wiﬁ, cable & hydro incl. Towels, dishes, micro, toaster, dble bed, etc. Just bring your toothbrush. N/S, N/P. $850. (250)802-3067

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

UNIVERSITY AREA, new, clean, quiet, level entry 2 bdrm, walk to VIU, mins to downtown & parkway with walking trails outside your door, incls utils, cable, internet, W/D, alarm, no parties, N/S, $895 mo. 250-716-3264.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SUITES, UPPER 2057 BLUEBELL- 3 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3-BDRM ACROSS from Aquatic Centre. Fenced yard. $1100./mo inclds heat, hydro & A/C. N/S. (250)753-8797. 556 WAKESIAH- 3 bdrms, $1100. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 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.

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

1991 DODGE 250, raised roof MH, PW, cruise control, overdrive, 4 new tires. Well cared for. $11,900. (250)753-2970 1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 748-3539 BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

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NANAIMO(UNIVERSITY area) lrg renovated 3 bdrm upper, decks, F/P, D/W, W/D, parking. NS, no partiers, cat ok. Refs. June. 1. $1250 inclds utils. (250)713-9486.

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V.I. Raiders excited about potential I JR. FOOTBALL team gathers for camp.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The V.I. Raiders are chock full of playmakers who got a chance to start making plays this past weekend. Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team held spring camp Friday through Sunday at Nanaimo District Secondary School. “I’m really excited,” said Matthew (Snoop) Blokker, Raiders coach. “I thought in certain areas, we were way farther ahead than we’ve been.” The coach wasn’t surprised to see that quarterback Jordan Yantz and his veteran receiving corps were in synch. “The offence was vibing and people like to see the offence scoring points,” said Yantz. One surprise standout on offence was rookie Dustin Rodriguez from the Ballenas Whalers. “He exploded in the scrimmage,” said Yantz. The offensive line unit was short on numbers, but the guys who were there impressed Blokker, especially veteran Tyler Oldendorf. The coach said he was interested to see, at the camp, all the newcomers to the defensive line and

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V.I. Raiders receiver Mike Schaper, left, catches a pass beyond the coverage of defensive back Prince Hylton during the team’s intrasquad game Sunday afternoon at spring camp at Nanaimo District Secondary School field.

linebacking unit. “We saw a difference this whole weekend in the front seven, so I was really happy with that,” Blokker said. “I think we’ve got some really good athletes there and we’re a lot bigger.” The club had 79 players in camp. Some received immediate invites to

main camp, while others will have to wait as Raiders coaches go over video this coming week. Yantz said the best thing for Raiders players to do now is “get out here as soon as you can … Get out here and start training with the guys and start jelling and be part of the family.”

B.C. Lions like Raiders’ QB Yantz Canadian quarterbacks just don’t get opportunities in the CFL, so Jordan Yantz must be someone special. The V.I. Raiders’ veteran QB received an invitation Saturday to participate in the B.C. Lions’ rookie camp starting at the end of this month. “I’m looking forward to it and I’m going in with arm blazing,” he said. Yantz impressed the Leos at a junior evaluation camp last month. For the full story visit www.nanaimobulletin.com.

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The VIBI Mariners went into the national final with their ace on the mound, with momentum, with a chance to win a championship. But the M’s didn’t get the breaks, and finished the season as runners up in the Canadian College Baseball Conference. Vancouver Island Baseball Institute lost 5-1 to the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs on Sunday in Kamloops. “Those games come down to a break or two … you’ve got to make your own breaks,” said Jordan Blundell, VIBI manager. It was the third straight season that the Nanaimo team has played in the national final. VIBI won it all in 2010 but placed second to PBA in 2011 and again this past weekend. “We didn’t get it done but I still feel like we would take that ball club into that championship game again and lay it all on the line,” Blundell said. VIBI beat PBA 3-0 on Thursday to start the tour nament, then defeated Okanagan 8-2 and handled Thompson Rivers 11-4 on Friday. On Saturday the M’s were clobbered 16-1 by Calgary, but in Sunday’s semifinal, VIBI turned that around and beat Calgary 7-4. ◆ See ‘CRAZY’ /30

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CALENDAR ◆ May 17 - West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association. Nanaimo DBL Timbermen vs. TriCity Bandits. Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:30 p.m. ◆ May 18 - B.C. Premier Baseball League exhibition. B.C.’s Best tournament. Nanaimo Hub City Paving Pirates vs. Whalley Chiefs. Serauxmen Stadium, 1 p.m.

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◆ May 18 - B.C. Premier Baseball League exhibition. Nanaimo Pirates vs. Victoria Mariners. Serauxmen Stadium, 6 p.m.

◆ May 20 - Western Lacrosse Association. Nanaimo Timbermen vs. Langley. Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m.

PREMIER BALL team loses 7-6 then wins 8-2.

The Nanaimo Pirates took the ferry to the mainland and scored a boatload of runs, but had to settle for a split. The Hub City Paving Pirates (15-4) played a dou-

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◆ From /29 That semifinal game saw the Mariners trail 4-2 going into the ninth inning. “What a crazy inning that was,” said Jordan Blundell. VIBI graduating veteran Cody Phipps smacked a solo home run to spark a rally. “Like he’s done his whole career here, he found a way to get a big hit when we needed it most,” Blundell said. The M’s were all out of comebacks by that day’s tournament final, however. Ace Connor Russell allowed two earned runs over eight innings in the 5-1 loss, with Dallas Monk garnering two hits. Blundell said the end of the season is bittersweet. “Obviously we’re not happy that the outcome was what it was, but I think guys can keep their heads up high.” BASE LINES … To read an expanded version of this article, please visit www.nanaimo bulletin.com.

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