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The second of a four-part series profiling our athletes in London features Mike Mason of Nanoose, who is in peak form going into the Games. Wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell and rower Tony Theriault will be featured as the Paralympic Games get going next month.

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Nanaimo has a multi-million dollar shortfall in infrastructure funding, but city staff are working to build a rainy-day fund to ensure future repairs and replacements can be met. Council also passed a resolution Monday to ask the federal government for continued long-term financial support for infrastructure, nudged by the pending March 2014 expiration of the federal Build Canada Plan. Ottawa invests about $2 billion annually in municipal infrastructure funding nationwide. Since 2007, Nanaimo has received about $40 million, including $17.8 million for the water treatment facility and $7.7 million from gas tax revenues for Reservoir No. 1. But that new infrastructure, along with Nanaimo’s $1.9 billion in existing infrastructure assets, will need to be maintained. And that money will have to come from taxpayers. “Some people have used the analogy of buying a brand new, high-end expensive car and not servicing it and the thing ends up in the junkyard,” said Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan, who estimated the city’s infrastructure deficit is at least $15 million. “A little bit of maintenance would have done a lot, but trying to put that money aside is a bit of a challenge. People keep saying cut this or cut that but man oh man, when it comes to things like infrastructure there are major concerns.” ◆ See ‘ASSET’ /15

Police are investigating an incident of shots fired at a home in south Nanaimo, but the residents themselves are keeping quiet. The shooting happened shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday when police received a 911 call about gunfire heard in the south end of Nicol Street. Police were unable to determine exactly where the shots originated, but were tipped off to a home in the 600 block of Nicol Street that was hit by gunfire. Mounties found multiple bullet holes in the home’s exterior door and more bullet holes inside the house. Seven rounds were fired into the door of a basement suite at 621 Nicol Street, near the Needham Street intersection. The bullet strikes, circled in black grease pen with police forensic scale markers stuck on the door next to each hole, were clearly visible from a service alley that runs between Nicol and Haliburton streets. A man going in and out of the suite who appeared to be a resident refused comment. A neighbour, who would identify himself only as Lance and owns a home two doors down from where the shooting took place, said he was not awakened by the commotion. “In the last 15 years, it’s been a nightmare through here,” Lance said, referring to drug trafficking and sex trade in the alley. ◆ See ‘RESIDENTS’ /4

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Dominique Saab is organizing a walk along Nanaimo’s E&N Trailway to raise money to build a well that will supply clean drinking water for a village in Kenya. For the full story, please see page 3.

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City on hook for new phones And you thought your phone costs were expensive. The City of Nanaimo is installing a new phone system at its public works yard – at a cost of $75,000 – which could lead to further deployment of the system at all city buildings, for an additional $225,000. A city report indicates the current phone system used at 14 separate facilities is nearing the end of its useful life, with 16 to 20 years of service. Most of the equipment is out of production, including phones at city hall and fire services, which use Nortel phones. Nortel no longer exists. Mobile and smartphones were considered, but were deemed too expensive. Money for city-wide deployment would be funded from the IT computer reserve.

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Firefighter Dan Multari stretches caution tape to create a partition between patrons and shattered glass following a collision at the Budget Car and Truck Rentals building on Terminal Avenue Thursday. A parked car smashed through the building’s front windows when it was hit from behind by a Ford Expedition being driven across the business’s parking lot. Firefighters at the scene said the woman driving the SUV was taken to hospital to be treated for a leg injury. There were no other injuries and the cause of the crash was undetermined.

A Nanaimo man faces charges after he allegedly brought a shotgun to work and threatened a fellow employee. The incident happened at a construction site near Country Club Centre Wednesday shortly before 1 p.m. when a man phoned police saying he had been threatened by a coworker with a shotgun. When police arrived the suspect had left in his truck, but investigators tracked him down to another worksite in Coombs. The suspect was arrested without incident several hours later with help from Oceanside RCMP. Police found the shotgun allegedly used in the threat in the suspect’s truck. The firearm had a trigger lock on it preventing its use. Mounties also found two more authorized firearms in the suspect’s home. “This is allegedly a situation of conflict in the workplace that should have been dealt with in another manner,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “Regardless of the fact that there was a trigger guard on it and it wasn’t loaded, it’s the presumption that he has a firearm and to others it would seem like he is prepared to use it. This is totally inappropriate and as a result, he faces two Criminal Code charges.” Dean Charles Sumner, 44, appeared in Nanaimo provincial court Thursday charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace and uttering death threats. He was released and will make his next court appearance Aug. 21.

Walk aims to improve water conditions for Kenyan villagers BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Children in developing countries can spend hours walking long distances just to collect water for their families. A public event organized by Vancouver Island University’s Free the Children group aims to walk the walk so these children don’t have to. The Water Walk takes place Aug. 4 starting at Country Club Centre. Organizer Dominique Saab said the event aims to raise awareness and money to build a community well next to a school in Kenya to allow girls, who are often responsible for gathering water for their families, to go to school. “The idea is that girls can go to school and bring back water for their families,” she said. “Usually the water source is real-

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ly far away and it’s dirty.” The well reduces the spread of water-borne diseases, as in many developing countries, the same water source that is used to collect drinking water is often also used as a dumping ground for human and animal waste. Saab does not plan on making Water Walk participants carry the heavy load that some children in developing nations bear several times each day; instead,

she encourages people to collect pledges leading up to the walk. Donations are also accepted the day of the walk, but neither donations nor pledges are needed to participate in the fun walk. “People don’t have to make a donation,” said Saab. “We would like to raise some money, but also awareness.” Registration for the walk begins at 10 a.m. in the Country Club parking lot and the walk starts at 11 a.m. The event also includes children’s activities such as face painting and sidewalk chalk. Saab said the well costs about $5,000 and the club has more than $700 towards it already, thanks to Wellington Secondary School students, who teamed up with the VIU group this year to work on Free the Children initiatives and organized their own water walk fundraiser a few months ago.

The club is also fundraising to build a school in Ecuador and so far they have about $3,000 toward the $8,500 needed for this project. Both projects are through Free the Children’s Adopt a Village campaign. Free the Children is a global network of children helping children, with more than one million youth involved in its education and development projects in 45 countries. Saab started doing fundraisers for the organization in 2007 when she was a student at Wellington and raised more than $10,000 to build a school in Kenya before she left high school. To collect pledges leading up to the walk, please e-mail Saab at dominiquesaab@shaw.ca. For more information about Free the Children, please go to www.freethechildren.com.

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◆ From /1 Lance said police patrols through the alley curtailed criminal activity, but recently it seems to be on the rise again, which he blames on a relatively transient population living in rental homes in the area. “It was actually really good around here for three years, or whatever, but now people just, I don’t know,” he said. “Well, you have people moving in and out. People don’t own the houses.” Several people were inside the house when police arrived, but no one appeared injured, nor had anyone in the home called police. So far, no one has turned up at Island hospitals to be treated

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Mounties are investigating after a number of gunshots were fired at home in south Nanaimo.

for gunshot wounds. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said police have responded to numerous complaints at the house ranging from distur-

bances to drug trafficking, but it has so far not been declared a nuisance property. “Based on our intelligence, we know it was a targeted attack,” O’Brien said. “As to the motive? We don’t know at this point. All our plainclothes members have prioritized this call and we’re trying to determine why it happened and prevent something else like this happening again.” The investigation continues. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-7542345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers. com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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ICBC urges motorcycle caution BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

With summer weather prompting more motorcyclists to take to the road, ICBC is urging all drivers to take extra caution, particularly at intersections. Following up on the release of last May’s interactive vehicle-crash maps for intersections around the province, the corporation

has added information on motorcycle crashes. The maps provide information on motorcycle incidents over the last five years, broken down by region and specific intersections. Mark Jan Vrem, ICBC spokesman, said the maps are not only good information for motorcyclists, but for all drivers on the road. “The motorcyclists, I think, are pretty careful. The big

hazard for them are other drivers,” he said. “As the weather gets warmer, there’s more riders out there and they’re very vulnerable because they’re not protected in a vehicle.” Statistics show motorcyclists are eight times more likely to be killed and 41 per cent more likely to be injured in a crash than other road users. “The maps and the data have been primarily put out for the

media, but it’s also a terrific tool for the public,” said Jan Vrem. “A driver can map out his commute to see if there’s a safer way to get to work.” The motorcycle crash maps are updated annually with 2012 numbers added next spring. For more information, please go to www.icbc.com, click on newsroom, statistics and facts, and motorcycles. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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City part of cancer study PROJECT LOOKS at how genetics, environment and lifestyle might contribute to chronic diseases.

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Researchers working on the country’s largest-ever cancer study are recruiting participants in Nanaimo. A temporary assessment centre opened Monday in Nanaimo North Town Centre to allow area residents to participate in the B.C. Generations Project, a long-term study that aims to explore how genetics, environment and lifestyle contribute to people developing cancer and other related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. The study is part of the larger Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project, which is collecting health information, physical measurements and samples in five regions across Canada – B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. To date, almost 250,000 Canadians have joined the study, including more than 24,000 people in B.C. The goal is to have 40,000 British Columbians participate. The Nanaimo assessment centre hopes to assess about 1,000 mid-Island resi-

dents. John Spinelli, B.C. Generations Project principal investigator and a scientist at the B.C. Cancer Agency, said researchers hope to follow participants for the next 50 years in an effort to identify new factors that reduce or elevate people’s risk of getting cancer so that more preventative programs can be developed. “This is a chance for ordinary British Columbians to make a lasting contribution,” he said. “You’re doing it for the future, really.” Participants are required to complete a questionnaire that includes medical history, family history of diseases, medication use, diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption and demographic information. At the centre, a series of measurements are taken, including height and weight, grip strength, bone density, body mass and blood pressure. People will be asked to go to a local lab at a later date to give a blood and urine sample and researchers also plan to distribute an additional ques-

tionnaire each year. Spinelli said all the information is stored using a bar code matching up to the individual rather than a name so each participant’s privacy is protected. The information collected will be linked to the cancer registry so that researchers know which participants develop cancers. Plans are to eventually link the information with Vital Statistics and Ministry of Health databases. “It’s a big project,” said Spinelli. “Fifty years is what we’re saying is the term of the study. We want people young enough that the kinds of experiences people have now will be relevant to the diseases you get later in life, but old enough that you don’t have to wait 80 years.” Nanaimo resident Paula Waatainen, 42,

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Future Shop in Nanaimo is missing more than $10,000 worth of inventory following a break-in Monday. Witnesses called the Mounties about 2 a.m. saying two men were seen banging on the front window of the Country Club Centre store. The men were seen a short time later coming out of the store. One man was carrying an armload of merchandise, a duffle bag and a tire iron allegedly used to break in. They got into an older model red 1990s hatchback car and drove away toward Norwell Drive. “They ended up taking about $10,000 worth of stuff,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “They had 15 iPads

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Readiness key for sea debris Coastal authorities in B.C. have long been putting together tsunami and earthquake preparedness plans. But the need is growing greater for the three levels of government to have a definite plan in place to deal with potentially environmentally dangerous debris from last year’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan washing up on B.C. coastlines. For months items have been arriving on the western shorelines of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii. Residents and others concerned about threats to the pristine nature of coastal areas have been doing their best to remove the material. No one knows, given the unpredictable nature of ocean currents, just how much flotsam will reach B.C. shores in the coming months and years. But enough has arrived already to inform authorities of the extent of the problem. The province is in a “fact-gathering stage” on the issue, said Environment Minister Terry Lake, who toured Haida Gwaii. His comments that any cleanup plan must be a joint effort between local, provincial and federal governments and First Nations make sense, but indicate the province is not willing to take the lead on tackling this problem. When a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in a packing crate washed up on a Haida Gwaii beach in April, and its owner, who had lost three family members and his home in the disaster, was located, it was a bittersweet story. But a 20-metre concrete and steel dock washing ashore in Oregon on June 6 was a further sign that the worst is likely yet to come. This week’s shockingly low cleanup grant of $50,000 from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for each of the five states affected, shows how low this issue is on that government’s priority list. Hopefully our federal government does not take a similar tack by downplaying this serious issue. 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

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It used to be every four years. our winter woes two years ago, Now it’s every two years. during a season that failed to Was it really more than two produce the usual surplus of years ago that the world descendsnow and had organizers resort ed on Vancouver and the Lower to trucking in sufficient piles to Mainland for the 2010 Winter make certain venues viable, the Games? Sure doesn’t seem like it. lead up to their own Games was But here we are, with the plagued by the wettest June since London 2012 Summer Games the late 1800s. already underway. Since the Numerous venues were at risk International Olympic of simply becoming Committee moved to alternatives for all the WRIGHT alternating seasonal swimming and other TURN Games, the world barewater-based sports. ly gets through one Rowing through Mitch Wright Olympics and the hype the streets instead of Managing Editor building toward the on the River Thames next Games is already (actually on Eton in full swing. Dorney Lake, adjacent Ironically, the media to the river), would focus during the buildhave provided some up to these Games was interesting spectacles. quite similar to 2010 Alas, July allowed – the weather and secusome drying-out and rity concerns. it appears any potenIn the weeks prior to the opential for wackiness went down the ing ceremonies, the company drain. contracted to provide security Still, one can’t help but look at personnel admitted it wasn’t prethe hand-wringing over the damppared nor adequately staffed to do ness as anything but karmic justhe job. tice, in my smirking opinion. It’s Queue the call to the military a wet country to begin with, so to step into the breach with some Britain should have known better 4,500 troops. then to tempt fate by thumbing Media reports now indicate their collective nose at Vancouver security at the London Games for its powder problems. should be as tight as originally Regardless, the Games got going planned, which is probably in earnest Friday with the usual tighter than most other recent pomp and flair of the opening cerOlympics – London has a strong emonies. But not before close to a reputation when it comes to pubdozen athletes were ejected from lic security, despite several highcompetition for alleged doping profile incidents. infractions. And while London laughed at This was promised to be the

most tested Olympics ever, and early indications are it will be. Regardless of the rigorous testing, it baffles me that athletes are still attempting (and many no doubt finding ways to elude detection) to cheat at their chosen sport. But, scandals and silliness aside, I will only be paying so much attention to these Olympics. My interest has waned steadily over the years, from being on the edge of the family sofa when Ben Johnson raised his arm in historic victory (only to be stripped of the title), to grudgingly watching figure skating because that’s sport a certain significant individual most wanted to see. This year, I’ve no TV on which to watch the inevitable wall-towall coverage, but I’ll likely pay attention generally online, and more specifically to a few athletes in particular – like those four from Nanaimo and a few from the Comox Valley (where I grew up). And Ryder Hesjedal, whose remarkable cycling career I’ve followed since I worked at the Goldstream Gazette in Langford and his rising star came to my attention. I was keen to follow this year’s Tour de France until the 2012 Giro d’Italia champion was forced out of the race by an unfortunate mass crash. Oh, and I’ll probably keep tabs on the mountain bikers, since that’s the sport I’m most closely associated in my own sporting pursuits. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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B.C. selling off environmental integrity on the hook for all recovery and clean up. To properly address the disaster in advance is to demand that the pipeline be insured for at least $200 billion dollars, and that, by multiple insurers so that we, the people of this province, can be confident that even the insurance companies will not use the same trick, leaving their favoured shareholders with profits as they in turn bankrupt themselves. When the cost of doing business is too great, the return on the invested dollar is not great enough and thus, there is no point to business.

To the Editor, Re: B.C. sets conditions for pipeline OK, K July 26. It seems like Christy Clark would sell off our environmental integrity and economic selfdetermination – the only detail left to decide is the price. Today’s fantasy economy will provide little or nothing for the protection of our environment. Once a disaster happens and it will, the Northern Gateway Pipeline companies will just go broke, the shareholders will walk away with the profits made prior to the disaster and we the people will be

Only when a government is willing to grant, at public cost, concessions that will insure profitability, can many of these projects like the Northern Gateway Pipeline be done. These concessions include the government, on behalf of the people, taking on the liabilities that a corporation could and would not be able to profitably afford or absorb. The responsibility of a good government, any government, is to serve and protect the people and the environmental heritage that the people have granted them custody of. Hearing all of this

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To the Editor, Re: Pit bulls’ bad reputation undeserved, Letters, July 24. We need to use historical facts when describing the temperament of a breed of dog. The pit bull was developed through breeding and cross breeding right back to Roman times. It has 1,000 years of instincts that are bred into the makeup of the dog that include fearlessness, muscular stature and protective nature. Let’s look at facts, laws and insurance requirements that are only relevant to the pit bull. In some U.S. states, owners are required to carry bite insurance on this breed. In many areas on the planet, the pit bull is not allowed to be owned or bred. Many airline companies will not even transport this dog. Pit bulls are responsible for 30 per cent of deaths when it comes to bite attacks on humans. These dogs are very loyal and will protect their yard, home and family. This happy dog can turn territorial and see red if they are trigged

with an event that appears threatening. The fearless, loving animal that you talk about can and will turn into the monster that is bred into its genes. The power that these dogs have in their jaws can clamp, shake and break a child in an instant. Think you can break a cycle of 1,000 years of breeding a fighting species of dog with a bit of training and

kindness? Put it in the situation where it thinks it needs to protect you or your family. All I can say is that you should be prepared to use ammonia or a stick to pry its jaws open. And before that happens, make sure you have enough insurance. I do not trust these dogs in public places without a muzzle. Most deaths caused by these dogs happen in their own yard. If you have one of these dogs in your yard, do everyone a favour and put warning signs up or muzzle it. Insure it, muzzle it, train it and treat it with kindness. Matt James Nanaimo

Humans ignorantly destroying planet To the Editor, Re: Vandalism of trees not entirely surprising, Letters, July 24. Melody Botten declares her sympathy for the unknown tree vandal who trespassed on someone’s property and ringed the bark and Cambrian off the trees in what seems to be an attempt to get a better view.

There are many things in this world worthy of giving sympathy for, but sympathy for a tree vandal’s act is like throwing your pearls before swine. This whole obsession of having a view has caused many new neighbourhoods to be devoid of any natural beauty or shade and having a completely unobstructed view is too often more of a show of one’s status and mankind’s dominion over nature. I find the older neighbourhoods with simple houses mixed in with mature trees of all kinds much more beautiful to walk in because there is a balance with nature as it should be. If one wants a view, go for a walk and the view will be much more grand and not taken for granted. Humans are slowly destroying this planet and too often it is not for need, but for the pleasure, the convenience, the status, the thrill, and out of ignorance and we have to be on guard that self-absorbed people with an inflated sense of self-worth stop abusing nature. Holden Southward Nanaimo

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We are a group of concerned citizens operating under the guidance of the Nanaimo RCMP and provide “eyes and ears for the RCMP and our community”. Your commitment is a minimum of 8 hours a month, and we provide specialized training. You are required to pass a criminal record check, possess a driver’s license and vehicle, and be in good physical condition. We generally work weekends and in 2 person patrol vehicles. Come and be part of dynamic group in making the greater Nanaimo area a safer place to live. The Program Citizens on Patrol began in 1985 in Nanaimo through the RCMP. Today, there are 40 COPs members of all ages and walks of life who believe in ﬁghting crime in their community. They volunteer to provide police with extra eyes and ears on the streets of Nanaimo, Cedar, and Lantzville on weekend nights and patrol as two person teams.

The Commitment Members are expected to patrol a minimum of one-four shift per month and attend the monthly meeting where patroller news is discussed and some training takes place. They are also required to attend training sessions which happen separate from the monthly meetings and to remain in the program for a minimum of six months.

The Job COPs volunteers observe and report the activity around them. If they witness anything unusual like an assault, purse snatching, or theft from auto, they have access to police who will attend. The volunteers receive reports/information from the police prior to their shift and pay special attention to those neighbourhoods that are experiencing vandalism or break and enters or other forms of crime. Other recent patrols have focused on stolen vehicles and grafﬁti and COPs is always on the look out for excessive speeding, impaired driving, and unsafe driving. Volunteers have use of laptop computers and Netbooks which hold a list of all stolen vehicles at a particular time so checking a vehicle is easy.

The Training The training program consists of a classroom session to read and understand the manual and several ride-alongs with experienced members to understand protocols, safety rules, observation and surveillance techniques, and radio procedures.

The Danger The first rule of the COPs program is that all activities are conducted with the member’s safety in mind. They do not leave their vehicles and therefore do not get involved in any situation that is potentially dangerous. The COPs members use their own vehicles and easily blend into their surroundings. The Benefits Members achieve a great sense of accomplishment with the knowledge that they are making a difference in the fight against crime in their community, making their neighbourhoods safer. They meet people with similar values and community spirit who enjoy working in a team-oriented environment. Their volunteer work is interesting, unique, and different from their usual workday activities. They also learn about the role of law enforcement in Canada and have the opportunity to attend special seminars related to their Citizens on Patrol volunteer activities.

Are you… An ‘extra’ ordinary citizen who wants to do something about crime? Able to devote eight hours per month for patrolling and a meeting? Interested in assisting the police to improving our community? And you meet our requirements: 19 years of age or older no criminal record suitable character good driving skills and access to a vehicle for patrols good English verbal skills good observation skills an ability to assess on-view situations and relay details over a radio frequency to a dispatcher able to work in a structured environment. For more information… Brian Cornborough, Volunteer Coordinator Telephone: 250.758.6535 bcornborough@shaw.ca Nanaimo Citizens on Patrol website www.nanaimocops.com

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The city is working on a plan for infrastructure maintenance and replacement to avoid a potential crisis of water and sewer main breaks.

â&#x2014;&#x2020; From /1 Combined, Nanaimo owns 521 kilometres of water distribution mains, 2,875 water hydrants and 21,772 water meters for a combined asset value of $298 million. A 2010 report revealed water infrastructure alone is underfunded by $1.5 million annually. If current investment were to remain unchanged, in about 30 years Nanaimo would suffer a 197-kilometre shortfall in water main replacement, though that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t account for future infrastructure to accommodate a growing population. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[This plan] could be a difficult thing to sell, but sell we must,â&#x20AC;? said Ruttan. Tom Hickey, Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager of community services, said a new plan is needed to avoid a crisis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities in the strategic plan is asset management,â&#x20AC;? said Hickey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In general, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets are on average less than halfway through their life cycle. This year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be doing an update on the asset management plan that will also include facilities and land improvements while working hard to verify replacement schedules and update those on even better information.â&#x20AC;? Hickey noted, however, that much of the infrastructure built in the mid-1970s shortly after amalgamation is nearing the end of its life and will have to be replaced in the coming years.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do have a shortfall and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working to pull together an even more accurate number for all of our assets,â&#x20AC;? said Hickey. An update is expected to go before city council in late fall. Council will take its new resolution to both the Union of B.C. Municipalities and Federation of Canadian Municipalities conferences later this year to help build support for new funding programs. A 2007 FCM report indicated that nationwide, Canadian municipalities have a $123-billion infrastructure funding deficit. The federal government has indicated it will have a new plan in place prior to the expiration of the Building Canada Plan. In the meantime, FCM has launched a campaign to ensure municipal priorities are reflected in the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new plan, and that funding access is improved. Property taxes, the sole source of revenue for municipalities other than senior government grants, comprise only eight per cent of Canadian tax revenues, leaving most municipalities unable to deal with the rising cost of infrastructure maintenance on their own. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

What do you think? Give us your comments by fax at 250-753-0788 or by e-mail: editor@ nanaimobulletin.com. Be sure to spell out your first and last names.

Warmer weather offers hints to winter heat-loss locations With the sudden change from cool, cloudy weather to sunny and much warmer weather, arrives a different set of challenges. It is this time of the year that we discover how energy-efficient our homes and businesses are â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not because of our utility bills but because of how (un) comfortable we feel. Those clear single- or even double-pane windows that face the afternoon sun radiate a ton of solar heat into our homes and offices, informing us to how much heat they (and the other windows) also allow to escape in the heating seasons. That heat radiating down

from the attic or roof conThat coolness, however, is vincingly tells us just how a double-edged sword. much heat is being freely It is likely that this same given to our entire combasement is pulling a lot munity in the of heat out of winter. the home or ENERGY The warm air business all SOLUTIONS that quickly winter long. infiltrates even As it turns Ian Gartshore a darkened out, basements room laughingly are often a tells us that the greater source same air gaps of heat loss will be stealthan are attics. ing away that Why? Radiant increasingly heat (like the expensive heat sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) efficientonce the fall ly tries to warm arrives. up un-insulated Some will be grateful, basements. then, if they are able to That basement will be retreat into their cool base- costing you most of the ments to avoid the heat. year.

All of these clues are free tips, courtesy of the warm weather. Now we know what needs attention. In my experience, there are three motivations to making energy upgrades: the rapidly rising cost of energy; comfort, comfort, comfort; and hearing positive comments from trusted friends, family or others after they successfully made upgrades. Saving the planet is a nice bonus. Another rising motivator is the fact that the cost of heating and cooling buildings is increasingly altering the selling price and sell-ability.

The energy rating now appears on all MLS home listing forms. The higher the number, the lower the operating costs are likely to be. The lower the costs, the more attractive it is to a potential buyer. In the future all homes will have to be rated before they are sold. Thus it is a good idea to have it rated now, while the cost is subsidized and government incentives are available. What a cool idea. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Ian Gartshore chairs the non-profit Energy Solutions for Vancouver Island.

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INLAND KENWORTH Inland Kenworth in Nanaimo Requires a COMMERCIAL TRUCK TECHNICIAN â&#x20AC;˘ Must have M.V.I. License â&#x20AC;˘ Engine experience an asset

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RESIDENT MANAGER North Nanaimo, 84 Apts + shopping plaza, 2 positions for pair, duties include renting, cleaning & small maintenance. Competitive package & 2 Bdrm Apt. Fax: 250-920-5437 or email: resume@groupedenux.com

SOCIAL WORKER, RN and ACTIVITY WORKER Sunridge Place, a Residential Complex Care facility in Duncan is recruiting for a casual Registered Nurse, a regular part-time Social Worker, and a casual Activity Worker. If you wish to be part of an enthusiastic team who are making a difference in the lives of seniors, please send your resume to: apply@sunridgeplace.ca Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Sunridge Place, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED FULL TIME Class 1 or 3 driver, with air, required immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/beneďŹ ts. Email/fax resume to: 250-9496381. port_hardy_agency@telus.net.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

La-Z-Boy, a growing, energetic furniture company, is seeking a Service Administrator in the expanding Central and North Island furniture market. This position is based in our Tulsa Road Warehouse facility in Nanaimo. The ideal candidate must have computer skills, problem solving attributes and the ability to work well with clients and staff. On the Job training will be provided. We offer proďŹ t sharing and a good beneďŹ t package. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a great place to work. Application Deadline: August 23, 2012. Send resume to: david@la-z-boynanaimo.com La-Z-Boy Operations Manager.

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Alpine Toyota has an immediate opening for a Toyota Product Advisor. Our dealership is situated in Cranbrook B.C., the major business and recreation hub for the entire East Kootenay. We are currently looking for a Product Advisor with a track-record of success who is interested in working in a positive team environment. We offer ongoing training, a generous compensation plan and an engaged group of Team Leaders to help our Product Advisors achieve their goals. For the right applicant, relocation expenses and a guaranteed income will be considered. If you love selling Toyota products and the quality of life that can be found in the East Kootenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sounds interesting, please forward your resume in conďŹ dence to our Sales Team Leader by email: kdunsire@alpinetoyota or by phone at (250)4894010. If you present the qualities and values we are looking for, we will contact successful applicants for an interview.

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EXPERIENCED SERVER required. Part & Full Time. Bring resume, in person, to Saigon Kitchen Restaurant, Unit 2, 5148 Metral Dr., Nanaimo. saigonkitchen@ymail.com SUSHI HELPER and Cashier needed at Tomo Sushi, experience required. Apply with resume to: 1808 Bowen Rd. PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

BETHLEHEM RETREAT Centre in Nanaimo, BC, is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee operations, human resources, and marketing. For further information, send an email to brcbus@shaw.ca. Application deadline August 3, 2012.

TRADES, TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL Company located in Campbell River requires a Journeyman Electrician. Must have valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and be able to travel out of town on short trips. Service experience as well as Residential/Commercial experience would be an asset. Please forward resume to electricianjourneyman2@gmail.com

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

Join the WeCare Team! WeCare is currently hiring RCAs to serve the Nanaimo and surrounding area. Must have some weekend availability and be willing to take short notice shifts. Fax or email resume to: 1 (250)740-0062 or wecarenanaimo@shaw.ca

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COMPUTER PRO. Summer Sale! $30 Service call. Mobile CertiďŹ ed Computer Technician Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: $25. 250-802-1187.

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BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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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 AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

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

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

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

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

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.

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HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112.

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

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COLEMAN COOLER, 12 or 110 volt, $50, Mitre saw, $45. Call (250)758-2786.

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WE BUY HOUSES

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. July 15th & Aug. 1st, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765.

NANAIMO: 3BDRM Rancher duplex. Lrg kitchen with pantry, lots of storage, screens, fenced private yard, lrg patio, parking. Close to school, bus, recreation & shopping. N/S. Small dog considered. $1000. /mo. Avail now. (250)758-9745

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FURNITURE QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed with bedding, in good condition, beige colour. Asking $375 obo. Call (250)585-8998.

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1 REBOUNDER trampoline, $200, 1 single bed and bedding (pine solid head board) $400, 1 Omega juicer (Model #8003) $250, 1 CPAP breathing machine, as new, $500, Royal Dalton china (Japora), 30 pieces, $500, 12 qt stainless steel copper bottom pot, $30. Call (250)933-3900. 1 WHITE thermal window, with screen $20 Aluminum screen storm door $40. Two 34”x80” doors $10. ea. (250)756-0137. DINING ROOM suite and 6 chairs, light blue and off white seats, oval table, buffet and hutch, medium brown, $375 obo. 2 electric beds, like new, feet up, heads up and massage, 1 with brass head board, $350 (ea). (250)246-9550. DUNCAN, ARUBA 5/6 man hot tub, 10 jets, cover 2 years old, new heater, pump 3 years old. In good condition. $500. (250)715-6491 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

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FURNITURE BED CHESTERFIELD, (Aqua and Pink), in great condition, very clean, $400 obo. Call (250)752-3125. DOWNSIZING. BIG computer desk, King size bed with Sleep Country mattress including bedroom suite and all accessories. Living room furniture, sofa, love seat, matching coffee and end tables, lamps, etc. Offers on everything. Call (250)951-9899. LARGE DRESSER with mirror, dark wood, $300. (250)729-9486, Nanaimo.

GARAGE SALES PLANT SALE: Sun, July 29th, 10am-2pm. 1545 Fawcett Rd. Cedar-By-the-Sea.

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PORTABLE OFFICES FOR RENT 10’ x 18’, 10’ x 32’ or 10’ x 40’ Multiple uses, w.room & A/C, on steel skids, built to code. Call Al at 250-951-9957 for details. Will deliver.

SKY DOG Travel Kennel, extra large, 40”x27”x80”, regular cost $299, asking $150. Professional leather foldable carry massage table, face hole, body balanced, excellent condition, regular $800 and asking $400. Call (250)756-1167.

SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462 after Aug 1, 250 758-0121.

LEFT HANDED Burner Driver R. Flex 10.5, new. $190 obo. Call (250)586-6673.

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2-BDRM North Nanaimo Patio Home $223,333. Quiet complex, low strata fees, no age restrictions. Completely renovated end-unit. For more details contact (250) 933-5566 or patiohome333@shaw.ca 3BDRM, 2BATH upstairs; 2bdrm legal suite downstairs. Everything brand new from roof to ﬂoor. Close to schools, shopping centre and all amenities. Only $299,900 ﬁrm, for quick sale. (250)6180535 or 250-618-6814 CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Reduced to sell $378,800. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.

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RV SITES YOUBOU: Sunny side of Lake Cowichan, 25’x50’ RV Lot with 25’ Mallard Sport Trailer. Lot is done with 2 stone slab patios, high end plastic grass for low maintenance. Must see to appreciate. Strata fee $125 monthy + hydro. Asking $130,000. Call (250)748-8776.

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Old Orchard Character Home. 2,200 sq.ft. 3-4 bdrms, 2 ba., wood heat/gas burning furnace. Original hardwood & tile. $529,000 call 250-338-5051 judithannetal@yahoo.com

LOTS TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home. Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, situated on own land in Coop Park. 2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses. Will also trade in Nanaimo. (250)738-0248 40 ft Park Model in year round park in Parksville. Add on room & patio, carport & shed. Pad rent includes cable & wi-ﬁ. Call 250-951-4902 WILLOW POINT. Newer 3bdrm, 2 bath + separate studio. Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. (778)420-4256 or (250)202-8788.

Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $619,000. Phone 250743-3537. Realtors welcomed

DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping. From $690 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm, free heat/hot water. Starting at $700. Laundry facilities, wheelchair access, non smoking units, no pets. Call onsite Manager at 250-716-3305. LADYSMITHINCREDIBLE ocean views, executive style condo. Adult orientated, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, priv ent, gas F/P, renos, single garage. $995. (250)245-1342. LONG LAKE waterfront, spacious 2bdrm plus lrg den in 5plex. $1,200. +hydro & cable. Avail. Aug. 1st. (250)758-2158 LUXURY Condo, newly reno’d lrg 2bdrm. Downtown, ocean view. $950. (250)754-2207

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

HOUSES FOR SALE

Call Steve Dickinson of Sunnus Properties for more info: 250.755.9478 www.stevendickinson.com

LAKESHORE

NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm $650. Bachelor $575. Close to ferry & harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, sauna. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. Mark/Don 250-753-8633 NORTH END- Spacious 1 bdrm, $900 inclds all utils+ cable. NS/NP. Avail Sept 1. Call (250)756-3096 after 6pm.

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250-758-1246

HOMES FOR RENT

5830 HAMMOND Bay Road- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1395. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 872 PARK Avenue- 3 bdrms, $1095. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DEERWOOD PLACE Estates 55+ park, 2bdrm, 2bath, 960 sq.ft. $850/mo. References Required. (250)751-1680 LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available Aug 1. $1200. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca METRAL AREA: Lge 4 B/R fenced yard, dble carport, F/S. 5350 Dunster Rd. Avail Aug 1. $1250/mth 758-6107 to view NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, 5 appls, large yard, pets ok, $800. Call (250)753-1200.

N.NANAIMO near Ocean. N/S Fridge/micro in room. Laundry. $400. Sept. 1. (250)390-2212

$469,900. 507 Louise Road, Ladysmith. 5+ bdrm, 3 bath, 3690 sq. ft. Oceanview, level entry, sunlit bsmt, suite potential, dbl. garage. 250-246-0159 CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. 250-586-8444. http://propertyguys.com/ property/index/id/65990

DEERWOOD PLACE Estates Home in 55+ park, 1050sq.ft. 2bdrm, 2bath, den. Heat pump, granite counter plus garage. 6yrs. old. $209.900. (250)751-1680

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 2 ROOMS for rent in upstairs suite, across from VIU, nice views, back yard, deck, full amenities. Working males only! $500/rm. (250)753-1971.

RENTALS

CEDAR- SHARE my beautiful home, 2 bdrms up, living room dining room down, share kitchen, hot tub, pool, bbq. Very quiet, pets ok, 1.5 acres. $900. 250-245-0014.

APARTMENT/CONDO 1691 & 1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

Ladysmith: $397,000. 463 Battie Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2794 sq.ft. home. Level entry, can be suited. Numerous upgrades. 2 gas ﬁreplaces, BBQ hook-up. Mature garden, inground sprinklers. Immaculate. Ph: 250-245-8840 or email: malcodon@shaw.ca

GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style (Nanaimo), original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sqft main flr, 3 stories. $369,900. 250-716-9340.

Parksville 4 acres +, 3 bdrm modular. mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. $480,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older home, lots of updates since 2008. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. 2288sq.ft., 10,000 sq.ft. lot. Has rented for $2000/mth. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: (250)7406803 or (250)619-7650.

STORAGE

1BDRM, 1BATH, Hospital district, on bus route. N/P, N/S. Heat/hot water incl. Ref. Req. $625. (250)585-4014.

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

3185 BARONS Rd- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Avenue2 bdrms, $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2 bed, 2 bath, 1254 sq. ft. Extra large master. Beautiful and private yard. Located in exclusive and secure 55+ ggated community. y

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NANAIMO- Downtown character bright 1 bdrm, ocean view, fenced yard & prking. NS/NP. $720. + utils. 250-753-9365.

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24 WAKESIAH Avenue- 3 bdrms, $925. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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ROOMS FOR RENT

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NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

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NANAIMO (UNIVERSITY Heights) 3bdrms, 2bath, laundry & utility rooms, fenced yard, F/S, W/D hook-up, new paint/carpet, carport. Walking distance to mall & bus. N/S, cat ok. $1045. mo. Call (250)741-1383 (250)727-5687

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NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002

NANAIMO OCEAN view Downtown. 1 bdrm + den. Senior friendly, secure parking. 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease req’d. NS/NP. $950. Avail now. 250-591-8886.

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OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEW Nanoose Bay $349,000. 2348 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family rm, sunroom, walk in pantry. AC/DC chair lift. New ductless A/C & heat pumps & 2 gas f/p. Lrg lot. Close to shopping, school & golf. 250-468-7082 or 250-757-8712.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certiﬁcates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith).

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CENTRAL NANAIMO 2 Bdrm Apts near waterfront, ocean/mtn views, new laminate/appls. Adult oriented, free heat. $850 mo. 250-753-7457. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.

SUITES, LOWER COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

FRENCH CREEK SPACE FOR RENT 694 s/ft. Contact Shauneen or John @ 250-248-3713, ex: 2 then 1. or email: admin@creekhouseresort.com

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1091 SILVER Mountain Dr- 1 bdrm $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1BDRM SUITE, LR, Kitchen, shared laundry. Close to VIU. N/P, N/S, $600 inclusive. (250)244-1579 or 618-9085 2- BDRM across from Aquatic Centre. Fenced yard, W/D. inclds heat, hydro & A/C. $800 mo, N/S. Aug 1. 250-753-8797 6583 JENKINS Rd- 2 bdrms, $725. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

BOATS

1998 Land Rover Discovery. Special edition, Very good condition, excellent tires and brakes, heated leather seats, Alpine sound system, two power sky lights has 220,000 kms asking $4,500.00 OBO. 250-334-7794 or 250-7031954.

1970 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rare Coronado Sailboat with optional Deep Bay moorage. Good condition, repowered with Volvo Penta (2003) $25,000 O.B.O 250-941-5001

870 KENTWOOD- 1 bdrm, $600. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MOTOR home Class B, 2001, Vanguard, Ford, V10. 6 new Michelin tires. Excellent condition, $22,000. Call (250)758-4542

CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2-bdrm bsmnt suite $1050. includes utils. Bright & clean. Avail Sept. 1st. (250)716-1618. C. NANAIMO: Very spacious, clean 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Own W/D, private entr, incls utils, 2 minute walk to major bus route. NS/NP. $700 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-667-1221. HOSPITAL AREA: 2-bdrm, NS/NP. $750. inclds hydro. Aug 1.250-751-0586 after 3pm N. NANAIMO 1 bdrm modern suite. Priv entr, near schools, shopping & bus route. N/S, N/P. $700./mo. (250)618-7928

1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

N. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. New washer & dryer. NS/NP. Refs req. $950/M. utils/cable/hydro incl. 250-390-4692.

1993 BUICK Regal, 4dr, Auto, green exterior, leather interior. air, power package, 100,000K. Very good condition. $3,500 obo. (250)618-6685

2000 Buick Le Sabre Ltd. Edition: 103,500 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, all possible options, leather,heads up display, new brakes and tires $6500.00 Call: 250-752-2820

NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861.

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Dr. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $3200 obo. 250-618-3147

RUTHERFORD Area 1Br basement, 4 appliances, storage shed, NS, small pet ok $600.00 util included 604-3283248

2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2007 HD Ultra Classic, with all the bells & whistles. 96 cu in motor, 6 spd trans, full 4 speaker Harmon Kardon AMFM stereo with rider/passenger intercom, MP3 CD player, CB radio, cruise control, heated grips, too much to list! 18,500 kms, $18,900 obo. Call (250)748-9251 Duncan.

3-BDRM, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, patio. Near amenities: schools, groceries, Northridge Mall. Shared laundry, N/P. $1300. (250)740-5228. 733 FITZWILLIAM St- 2 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Sedan - Blue, 4 door. 91,500 km. Asking $4200 obo. 250758-6665

Aug1 VIU area 1bdrm, private entry, deck, F/S, DW, shared lndry. No Partiers, N/S, N/P. $650 incl. utils/internet/cable. (250)753-5066 after 5pm.

PROTECTION ISLAND: quiet, quality, furnished 2bdrm bsmnt, ground level, 4 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. N/P, N/S. $650. Available Sept. 1, 2012 - April 30, 3013 (250)753-4123 or 758-4454

272 HARWELL Road- 3 bdrms, $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com LONG LAKE: nice 4bdrm, 2bath. Avail. Aug. 1st or 15th. N/S, Non Partier, 1 pet considered. RR. $1300. (604)3606062 or 250-816-5337

1-800-910-6402 2009 PT CRUISER, ex cond, 55km, auto, pw, a/c, White, well maintained. Motivated must sell. $10,900. 250-7324866

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1968-Buick Skylark Convertible. Original 350 motor, 106,000 miles. Collector plates, family owned since new, immaculately maintained. jimmypicton@yahoo.ca

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1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $13,000. (250) 748-3539

Sunstar 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1980. Surveyed 2011-Good rating. Propane stove/heater. GPS, dinghy, auto steer, depth sounder, VHF, 2 main, 2 genoa spinnaker. $16000. 339-6852 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $14,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

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1999 MAZDA Miata Conv. SE, 122,000k, 2tops, black w/tan leather, BOSE audio, all power, cruise, alarm, 5spd manual. Xclnt cond. $10,500. (250)729-4948.

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ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

4 doors, gray, 4 cylinder, good condition. Family owned car for 20 years. $1800 obo.

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $14,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

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2010 SUBARU Outback AWD, PZEV, Moonroof, 35,000 miles, ext. Warranty. $25,000. Call 250-248-6344.

TRANSPORTATION

1991 LEXUS LS 400, loaded. Excellent Condition. One Owner; all records. $4,500. (250)468-9782

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1982 18 1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Travelaire in perfect working condition. Double axel. $3000. Please call (250)203-9122

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1987 TOYOTA SUPRA, 5 spd, 2 dr, black, black leather intertior, gas miser. Brakes just done. $1250 obo. (250)7097917

KCC THERMOGLASS 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boat, i/o (hull only). Great project boat. $150 obo. (250)7090710

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1980 RARE Pontiac Phoenix, only 80,000k, 2 previous owners. Top Shape. P/S,P/B/P/W, tilt. News brakes, rotors, alternator, battery, trans serviced. $1,700. John (250)732-8811

HUNTER SAILBOAT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zig Zagâ&#x20AC;?. 33.5 FT, 20 HPD Yamaha diesel, zodiac dinghy. View at the Port Alice Marina. 250-284-6121.

AUTO FINANCING

TOWNHOUSES 12-1600 MOREY- 3 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

CARS

93 MOTOR HOME. New tires, brakes, no rust. Diesel, 85K, 32ft. $18,500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-2893.

2002 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 2 dr, 212,000km, auto, air, 4.7 Vortec V6. Reg maintenance, good tires & brakes. $4,799 obo. (250)597-3140

READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 24 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $11,000 obo. Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.

2003 VW Beetle $8495.00. ONLY 66,000 km, Manual transmission, Power Everything A/C, Sunroof. Call 250465-0632

SUITES, UPPER

29 FT Landau Model. No slides. 107 K. Well taken care of with good brakes and tires and smooth suspension. Batteries all good. Nice Stereo/Dvd Player and 22 inch Lcd, 4kw Onan Genset, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, microwave and A/C. Stand up shower. Ford V-10 and ready for Summer! Asking $18,000 obo. Call Pete 250-756-2698 or Andy 1-778-835-7058.

1996 BMW Motorcycle 153,000kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, R-1100. Top of the line cruising bike. $4,495 obo. 1 (250)618-6800

UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, DW, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail Aug. 1st. Call Bob for appointment to view. 250-618-4775

PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WD, FS, avail now. $850/mo. (250)746-5094

MERCEDES 1993, grey, 300E, auto, under 200,000 K, leather, needs news tires. $3,400. (250)597-3456 Maple Bay area.

MOTORCYCLES

NORTH NANAIMO- 1, 2 or 3 bdrm option, grd level, modern new home w/separate entry, priv backyard, quiet beautiful location, inclds heat, hydro, shared W/D. NS/NP. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail immed. $750 mo + cable. Call (250)667-1551. 2nd bdrm $150 or 3rd bdrm option for $150 more.

OLD CITY QUARTER: We;ll hold for start of school. Lge 2bdrm No Smokers, N/P, $850 Util incl. (250)753-3337

2003 MINI Cooper S, green with Union Jack roof. Many John Cooper Works upgrades. Low mileage. Immaculate. $13,500 OBO. 250-923-8664. Email: dhay@telus.net

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1993 VW Westfalia, standard. 280,000 km, garage-kept. Well-maintained. A/C. Ready to travel. Asking $19,500. (250)923-4769.

2000 Komfort 5th Wheel, 21.5 ft. Sofa slide, solar, lg dbl sink, lg fr/fzr, full bath, 4 holding tanks, micro, A/C, hitch inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $11,000 obo, 250-248-9343

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Mike Mason clears the bar at a meet in Abbotsford two seasons ago. The Olympic high jumper set a personal best this season of two metres, 31 centimetres – about seven feet, seven inches.

jump that basically lifted him to London, though he secured his spot with a second-place finish at nationals in Calgary last month. For Mason, these are new heights in a sport where centimetres matter. In Beijing he got hurt and his 2.25m didn’t get him out of the qualifying round. At those Games, it took 2.34m to medal.

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ike Mason’s final jump of last season was 2.05 metres, or about six feet, seven inches. It sounds like a lot, but for an Olympic veteran high jumper, it wasn’t good enough. Injured and frustrated, he shut down his season. “I wasn’t expecting to have a chance to qualify for London after last year, being injured and having a pretty poor season,” he said. He was down, but not out. And having jumped before with the world watching, in Beijing in 2008, he had to keep striving for the Olympics. “For myself, and I’m sure most athletes will say, it really is huge,” Mason said. “It’s the biggest event that you can prepare for and it’s four years in between so you’ve really got to plan well and make it count.” So he recovered, and refreshed his career by going back to train with his original coach from his high school days. “It’s just a lot of training, a lot of repetition, doing the same kind of stuff in practice so it’s second nature for your body,” Mason said. “I’ve been consistently improving in practice for several months.” The 25-year-old has all his height back, and more. First he jumped two metres, 28 centimetres. Then 2.28m again. Then at a meet in Guadeloupe he leaped 2.31m, a personal best. That’s the

Maybe in London, he can raise the bar, like he’s been doing all season. “Sometimes you’re just on a little bit more than other days, and [2.31m] actually felt pretty easy, which is, I think, the way it’s supposed to feel when things are going right,” he said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Quickfacts ◆ TOMMY GOSSLAND of Nanaimo swims the 4x100m freestyle relay heats Sunday (July 29) at 3:53 a.m. PST. ◆ MIKE MASON has high jump qualifying Aug. 5 at 11:05 a.m.

DBL T-men start series with victory The Nanaimo DBL Timbermen got their first win of what they hope will be a championship playoff run. The city’s senior B lacrosse team defeated the Port Moody Thunder 11-8 on Wednesday at Frank Crane Arena in Game 1 of the teams’ best-of-three series. Nanaimo was down a goal going into the third period, but scored six in the final frame. Coach Mike Maughan said his team executed better in the third. “Once we got a couple quick ones, that really changed not only the momentum but the mood on the bench,” he said. Ryan Forslund led the offence with two goals and three assists, Kyle Noble had two and two and Jon Diplock also scored a pair. Matt Maughan, Rick Fields, Joey Fendick, Brad Jones and Trevor Walton scored the other goals and Gabe Sutherland finished with four assists. Ray Hodgkinson was the winning goalie, making 27 stops. GAME ON … Game 2 of the series will be played this afternoon in Coquitlam, and the rubber match, if necessary, will be Sunday (July 29) at 6 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

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For fans of the beautiful game, this summer has held plenty of soccer excitement. On the local soccer scene, the Nanaimo and District Youth Association recently held it annual general meeting. A good crowd was in attendance, partly perhaps because team awards were presented. Or maybe it was that each youth player there received a free soccer ball. To start the evening, NDYSA treasurer Jack Stephens made a special presentation to acknowledge the contributions of former youth soccer president Anup Kang. Then it was my pleasure to MC the presentation of medals to the top youth teams from the past season. This week weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll review results from the various age divisions of boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; competitionâ&#x20AC;Ś League winner in the U13 boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; division was the Nanaimo Miners team. Coach for the squad was Carl Neibel, with assistant coach Lynn Boyetchko and team manager

Celine Ruel. Players U14/15 boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; league on the Miners were play this season Dallas Neibel, Levi was the Nanaimo Alexandre, Duncan crew known as the Green, Keith Gilson, Black Ops, who had Jordan Paterson, an undefeated reguMatt Daniel, Jacob lar season. On the Sims, Aaron Maskill, pitch were players Adam Haight, Cyrus Braedon Zimmer, Rupa, Einar Nicolson, Trevor Zonneveld, James McNeill, Jesse Nicolas Crosby, JackMoran, Liam Lazaroff, son James, Colm Mackenzie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Cooper and Caleb LigTHORPE Mario Mergett, Tyson REPORT cier. Meldrum, Ian Thorpe RunnersNathan Columnist up in league Currell, play were Mark the Yellow McCalJackets, lum, Dylan coached by Trudeau, Mike Carter Alex and Brian Milburn, Elliott. On Harlan the roster Colclough, were players Devin Evan Garrow, MatHiller, Tyler Schulz, thew McCamon, GorAngel Tamayo, Cole don Walls-Good, JohnWery, Liviano Canil, son Nguyen and CamAnthony Rodway, eron Mayor. Coach for Gibson Clark, Noah the team was Bernie Elliott, Jacob Svensen, Milburn, assisted by Andrew Carter, RobDennis Trudeau. ert Foreman, ConTaking second place nor Freeman, Riley was the Nanaimo team Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, Teddy Vukcoached by Adrian ovic, Ryan Campbell, Kempster and SteLochlan Moore, Kevin phen McPhee. Team Sudyko and Luke members included Walker. Ben Kempster, Gabriel Top team in the McPhee, Noah Dun-

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