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anda Chelmak doesn’t have a document declaring her legally wed to her partner of seven

years. But she doesn’t feel her family of three is lacking in any way without this. “We’re just happy the way we are and we find it doesn’t really mean anything,” said Chelmak. “It’s just a piece of paper.” The new mother admits both sides of the family have asked if Chelmak and her common-law partner, musician Todd Sacerty, plan to get married, but the pressure has not been excessive and she just shrugs it off. “It’s just not necessary,” she said. “I’d rather save the $20,000. I don’t have anything to prove to anybody.” Chelmak describes her family as about as non-traditional as they

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Adjudicator set up to deal with bylaws BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Nanaimo RCMP arrested a 19-year-old male Wednesday night after he allegedly robbed two 7-Eleven clerks at knifepoint at the 190 Nicol St. location. The alleged thief entered the 7-Eleven shortly before 9:15 p.m. brandishing a large knife while demanding money from the till. He grabbed an undisclosed amount from the till and left on foot. Once alerted, police immediately set up a containment

area and tracked the suspect with the help of Boomer, a police services dog. Boomer and his handler spotted an individual matching the suspect’s description running along Prideaux Street. Boomer tracked the suspect and contained him. During the arrest, the suspect received several dog bites to his upper torso. He was treated at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and released shortly after into police custody. Officers searched the area for the knife but could not locate it. Nanaimo RCMP spokesman Gary O’Brien said the inci-

dent left the 7-Eleven clerks shaken. “No one was injured in the robbery, however, the clerks were obviously shaken and disturbed by the incident,” he said. “Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services were called and are supporting those involved.” The majority of the money was recovered from the suspect. He is scheduled to make an appearance in Nanaimo provincial court. People with knowledge of crimes are asked to please contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Nanaimo residents who wish to contend tickets for minor bylaw infractions will soon be able to take their disputes to an independent adjudicator instead of to a courtroom. British Columbia’s Ministry of Justice announced earlier this week that Nanaimo will join more than 50 local governments in B.C. using an adjudication system that was piloted more than eight years ago in the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and the City of West Vancouver. According to the ministry, the new system saves time and money and makes better use of already overwhelmed court resources. “Taking a matter to court can be a lengthy process and this system saves people time and helps reduce pressure on the courts without increasing costs to taxpayers,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Shirley Bond in a release. Disputes commonly include parking tickets, dog licences and minor zoning infractions, but each municipality is allowed to determine the bylaws it wants covered by adjudicators to cater to its specific local needs. The new program is expected to begin in January. Randy Churchill, the city’s bylaw manager, said instead of the current 12-month wait time to resolve a dispute, the new program will take about six weeks, will reduce the city’s legal fees, and won’t require the presence of bylaw or police members to take part, freeing up their time to perform core duties. “It’s very fast. If we were to take tickets today for a bylaw matter it takes 10 to 12 months in provincial court to have a decision made,” said Churchill. “We write 2,000 tickets a year already and we’re taking parking in-house, so we’re anticipating about 20 to 25 disputes a month at this point. The volume there alone warrants us taking

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a look at this new model which we really like.” People who wish to dispute a ticket will have 15 days to file the necessary forms, which will be available online or at the new city annex. A $25 administration fee will be added to handle disputes but that fee is waived for people who make a successful challenge. Independent adjudicators will be appointed by the deputy attorney general based on qualifications and experience, postsecondary training in adjudication and completion of specialized bylaw dispute training. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said the new process will save money and streamline the dispute process. “Bylaw adjudication is a winwin for both our residents and the city,” said Ruttan. “It will make it simpler for people who get tickets to deal with them either by payment or challenge and it will lessen the time the city has to spend in court defending the tickets.” Bond added that as part of the ongoing reform to the justice system, the provincial government is increasing the number of alternatives to resolve dispute matters without requiring people to use the court system. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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RDN looks at groundwater The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking help from residents to better understand local groundwater systems. Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff will visit select areas in Nanoose, Lantzville, North Jingle Pot, East Wellington and the Yellow Point areas until Friday (Oct. 5) to ask permission to measure well water levels and conduct electrical conductivity tests. Information collected will help understand water table levels, where groundwater connections are located and how current water levels compare to previous levels. In coastal locations staff will also test for salt-water intrusion. People who live in the current testing areas and are interested in volunteering can contact the RDN by calling 250-390-6560 or e-mailing waterprotection@rdn.bc.ca.

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Close vote to support pot decriminalization BY TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS

After a passionate debate and a close vote, delegates to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention passed a motion Wednesday calling on the federal government to decriminalize marijuana. The UBCM placed major emphasis on the topic this year, staging a debate Monday featuring former B.C. attorney general Geoff Plant, in favour of loosening pot laws, and University of the Fraser Valley criminologist Darryl Plecas opposed. After a lineup of speakers on the impact of marijuana grow ops on communities and crime impact, a show of hands by hundreds of delegates supported the call for decriminalization. Metchosin councillor Moralea Milne

reminded delegates that Plant termed pot prohibition “a disastrous and expensive failure of public policy.” She said more than 500,000 B.C. residents have smoked marijuana, but she doesn’t support its use. “Personally I’d rather have a martini, and and I’m allowed to, because we changed that very wrong prohibition stance that we had,” Milne said. OkanaganSimilkameen area director Tom Siddon, a former federal cabinet minister, said his local police reject decriminalization. “I think we’ve been frying too many brains,” Siddon said. “It’s going to aggravate the temptation of young people to move from marijuana, which may well be more harmless than a few bottles of beer, to being hooked on

heroin, cocaine and the chemical designer drugs.” Prince George city councillor Brian Skakun drew laughter with his comment: “I tried it when I was younger, I turned out OK.” Turning serious, he said the costs extend to police and courts weighed down with marijuana cases rather than “real criminals.” Abbotsford councillor Henry Braun agreed with Siddon. “We produce about 1.5 million pounds of marijuana in British Columbia,” Braun said. “We consume about 185,000 pounds, so the vast majority of marijuana is being exported to the U.S. and other places.” Port Moody councillor Bob Elliott said his “quaint, safe city” has seen three gangrelated murders in the past six months. He pleaded for support for decriminalization. Coquitlam councillor Terry O’Neill called decriminalization “the worst of all worlds,” protecting people from simple possession charges while leaving largescale growing and sales in the hands of criminals. Nelson councillor Robin Cherbo said sparing young recreational users from prosecution is worth it, and even outright legalization won’t stop the criminal trade as long as pot remains illegal in the U.S. Cariboo Regional District director Joan Sorley reminded delegates that grow ops are destructive to communities and dangerous to police and fire departments. “They’re huge operations,” Sorley said. “If we decriminalize it, we take away the tool that the RCMP has to try and shut them down and help keep our neighbourhood safe.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo city council put forward four resolutions while attending the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference in Victoria this week (Sept. 24-28). The annual conference brings elected municipal officials from across the province to share their positions and address common issues through policy making. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for elected officials to get together and deal with a lot of common issues like infrastructure, road remediation, water and sewer and all of that good stuff,â&#x20AC;? said Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan from Victoria Tuesday. This year, Nanaimo put forward resolutions involving seniors MSP premiums, housing for people with developmental disabilities, changes to the Fisheries Act and citizenship and immigration cutbacks. They all passed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some are more concerning than others but they all have merit,â&#x20AC;? said Ruttan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of them may not be a world beater but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m personally disap-

pointed in the closure of the citizenship and immigration office in Nanaimo. I used to enjoy going and welcoming the new Canadian citizens but now offices in Victoria, Nanaimo and Kelowna have been closed and so people now have to go to Vancouver.â&#x20AC;? The resolutions are voted on to gauge support among UBCM members to form policy but are not binding. They are, however, forwarded to senior levels of government for consideration for legislation or policy

consideration. The Fisheries Act resolution revolved around concerns over federal cutbacks to fisheries officers that could affect water courses and riparian areas in municipal areas. The resolution calls for Bill C-38 to reconsider those cutbacks. Municipalities also made it clear they want the province to reinstate funding for adults with developmental disabilities and to provide adequate housing for them. Nanaimo Coun. George Anderson said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the senior MSP premiums resolution, which calls for seniors to pay their health-care premiums through

income tax instead of monthly payments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only reason I disagreed with it was because we need to make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fair system because there are seniors who can afford to pay MSP premiums, but there are a lot of young families and middle aged people who are in hardships and have fixed incomes as well,â&#x20AC;? said Anderson. Overall, elected officials voted on 212 resolutions over the course of the week. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Health authority looking for new leader The Vancouver Island Health Authority is on the hunt for a new leader. The organization announced Wednesday that president Howard Waldner plans to retire in April 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howard has provided strong and effective leadership to the VIHA organization for more than eight years,â&#x20AC;? said Don Hubbard, board chairman, in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will miss the excitement and

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Play time Saul Hilchey, second from left, of Nanaimo Gyro Club, cuts the ribbon to the refurbished Forest Drive Neighbourhood Park to the applause of Coun. Diana Johnstone, left, Mayor John Ruttan, Coun. Fred Pattje, Kirsty MacDonald of parks, recreation and culture and Ian Thorpe of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. More than 1,000 people took in the event Sunday.

Nanaimo school trustees have made some minor changes to their own bottom lines. After reviewing the trustee budget compared to actual expenditures for the past three years, the board decided to allot each trustee $3,100 for travel and professional development rather than having one lump sum that all board members drew on. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said having each trustee allotted a certain amount gives trustees a better idea of how much they are permitted to spend on professional development activities.

“It’s a better way of keeping track,” he said. “We’ll get statements now so that we know what money we’ve spent.” A separate fund is to be used for trustees with additional responsibilities, such as attending B.C. Public School Employers’ Association’s provincial council meetings. The changes increase the travel budget by $2,300. But the cost of travel has gone up, said Brennan. This year’s total budget is about $273,000 and includes salaries and benefits, Internet costs, BlackBerry costs, professional services, travel and conference, the annual retirement dinner, supplies and fees. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Married couples still dominant structure among families ◆ From /1 While married couples still formed the predominant family structure in Canada, the proportion of common-law couples and lone-parent families both increased: married couples accounted for 67 per cent of all census families (down from 70.5 per cent in 2001), common law accounted for 16.7 per cent (up from 13.8) and lone-parent families are 16.3 per cent of the total (up from 15.7). The number of same-sex married couples almost tripled between 2006 and 2011, reflecting the first full five-year period when same-sex marriage has been legal in Canada. Stepfamilies, counted for the first time in 2011, represent 12.6 per cent of the nearly 3.7 million couple families with children and the share of children living with common-law parents, lone parents and grandparents – as opposed to married parents – is increasing. About four in 10 young adults still live in their parents’ home, more than a quarter of all private households are oneperson households and more households

were comprised of couples without children than couples with children. Joey Moore, a Vancouver Island University sociology professor, said the broadening definition of what a family is can only be a good thing, as it shows that people are making family situations work, even when marriages don’t, and stigma against non-traditional family structures is hopefully lessening. “Marriages don’t always work and it’s a good thing that many marriages don’t continue,” he said. “We’re hopefully getting a handle on how to keep families together even when marriages aren’t. We’ve seen again and again, families are adaptable.” What is often underplayed is how much the family structure has to do with its economic situation, said Moore. For example, the adult children living

at home could be due to high living and/ or tuition costs and economic hardship can put pressure on families that leads to dissolution of a marriage. “The economics of the family matters a lot more than we think,” he said. “Increased housing costs shape people’s decisions about where to live and who to live with.” The two-parent, heterosexual family only became both the cultural ideal and demographic reality in the mid-20th century in North America – before that families were more flexible and now there is a return to that flexibility, said Moore. John Horn, City of Nanaimo social planner, said the new data speaks to changing customs and conventions. “Maybe we’re becoming more open to different kinds of families,” he said. Horn said the upward trend in com-

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mon-law relationships could be a reflection on a long-term decline in participation in religious life. As for stepfamilies, Nanaimo agencies dealing with families have seen an increase in these numbers over the past decade or so, he said. He said work with families has gotten tougher because of this, as blended families sometimes have more complex issues, including step-siblings not getting along or different parenting methods uniting under one roof. For those who fall into the married couple category, the house sometimes comes before the ring, said Tara Keeping, owner of Tiger Lily Events. She plans a lot of second weddings for people and has noticed people are waiting longer to get married for the first time, and living together first before exchanging vows. “They have a mortgage together before they get married,” said Keeping. “I’m just finding people are setting themselves up before getting married.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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We’re walking on thinner ice The Canadian government has routinely been criticized for not being aggressive enough in curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Now a University of Victoria report shows Arctic permafrost is thawing and billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, previously unaccounted for, is being released into the atmosphere, helping raise global temperatures. This news comes on the heels of a report from the National Snow and Ice Data Centre, which found that the Arctic sea ice cover melted to its lowest since 1979 last month. The warming trend in turn creates strange and devastating weather patterns including tornadoes in Brooklyn, droughts in Texas and flooding from Pakistan to Montreal. These severe weather events cause billions of dollars in damage, not to mention hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Scientists are now reporting that severe weather events that usually occur every 50 to 100 years are appearing in shorter cycles. Our warmer atmosphere creates heat waves, more water evaporation from the oceans adds up to heavier rainfall, rising winds occur and atmospheric chaos ensues. These dramatic weather events are another indication that global warming is real and all levels of government need to take it seriously. The federal Liberal government that agreed to the Kyoto Protocol to restrict greenhouse gas emissions, lacked the enthusiasm to meet its targets and since the Conservative takeover, the level of apathy has risen to new heights. The Harper government decided it would never meet the targets so why try? Perhaps the steady erosion of Canada’s Arctic is reason enough. As the ice melts and the water rises, Canada will no longer have to worry about Arctic sovereignty as there will be no Arctic land mass left to protect. 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

Race for Arctic oil completely insane The race for exploiting the drooling at the prospect of further Arctic is on now that climate drilling. So is Russia, the world’s pioneer change has opened up a once of Arctic development. It is also impenetrable region for oil and gas exploration. the world’s worst polluter. It is estimated that one per On Sept. 16, ice cover in the cent, or about 5 million tons of Arctic Ocean set a record for the smallest area of coverage since oil, is spilled every year into the environment in Russia. A report tracking began, according to suggests that marine expanses the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center. The ice of the Barents, White, Kara and Laptev seas is thinning 50 per cent SATURDAY exceed maximum faster than scientists predicted, mostly allowable pollutant BEAT levels several times because of global Toby Gorman over. warming. It is expected Reporter p that soon, Arctic The Arctic is a fragile place in many ice could disappear respects. A blowout altogether. This, of course, is not similar to that of the Gulf of Mexico disaster good. Implications for two years ago could our climate, animals and people who live in have catastrophic consequences on the the North are huge. The ecosystem. large ice sheets that were once there reflected more of Before the race to carve up the Arctic begins, regulatory and the sun’s energy, acting as a sort of weather modifier for the planet. the technical capacity to manage Now, with the ice diminishing, the a surge of drilling needs to be installed, something British sun’s energy is absorbed by the MPs have called for after its water, speeding up the warming of both oceans and our atmosphere. Environmental Audit Committee of Britain’s House of Commons There is irony in this. Climate change, spurred on by the burning urged action to halt oil and gas drilling in the Arctic. of fossil fuels, is the reason why This may be wishful thinking. we’re now about to embark on a second wave of oil and gas Under Stephen Harper’s drilling in places where ice once Conservatives, considerable dominated. amounts of money are already We know burning fossil fuels is being funneled north to establish not good. We know it has caused military and scientific bases in irreversible damage to our planet. Canada’s north under the guise Yet, nations that border on the of protecting sovereignty. During Arctic, including Canada, are a recent trip to Canada’s north,

Harper confirmed resource extraction remains a priority for his government. Even the dubious Canadian search for the remnants of Franklin’s 1845 expedition is a symbolic gesture to counter Russian missions to the Arctic intent on claiming vast energy reserves beneath the region in an effort to rebuild Russia’s status as a great power. While land boundaries are for the most part established, ownership of more than 14 million square kilometres of Arctic Ocean, an area roughly the size of Russia, are not. The stakes are enormous, which complicates restraint. (What’s more, if you are looking for the definition of sinister, Google ‘Rossiya nuclear icebreaker’ and see what Canada is up against.) But, as Einstein said, doing the same thing over and over again with expectations of different results is insanity. If the race for the Arctic’s oil and gas results in further negative effects on our climate and environment as a whole, then it is safe to say that as a society we are truly insane. The British approach is without question the one we need to pursue: take a step back, take a deep, clean breath of Arctic air and consider energy alternatives to extracting and burning fossil fuels. The Arctic is a second chance to get it right. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Seniors’ Day no substitute for support BY DAVID HAY

Seniors aren’t problems to be managed, and aging is not an illness. Too often we talk about older British Columbians that way, in terms both inaccurate and demeaning. There are certainly challenges in growing older. But, nothing happens at 65 that suddenly makes someone less of a person. Seniors contribute a great deal. Like everyone else, they work, volunteer, support family members, nurture friendships, pursue hobbies and interests, and participate in community life. In B.C., more than 10,000 children are being raised by their grandparents with not

a lot of support. Yes, many British Columbians require society’s support as they age. So do people of all ages – families needing daycare, university students needing bursaries, commuters needing good roads and everyone needing health care. Yet, somehow, support for seniors tends to be viewed as a special burden. Those of us in the community social services sector know it is a mistake to think seniors’ needs revolve around health care, as if aging is an illness. Families do great work helping their elders. But not everyone has family mem-

bers nearby, and often, professional skills are required. That’s when the agencies that employ thousands of expert, dedicated people in the community social services sector take over. They support seniors in their homes, help with shopping and meals, provide physiotherapy and counselling. Community support is the best way to reduce demands on the health-care system. This is about doing what’s right. Seniors should be supported in their desire to live full, rich lives and contribute. Our commitment also has to extend to the professional, dedicated people who provide

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Columnist’s doom forecast causes unnecessary anxiety To the Editor, Re: Health a natural goal for humans, Science Matters, Sept. 2. Once again I find the David Suzuki column difficult to swallow. This group persistently broadcasts its negative opinions to the masses and has become itself a reason for human illness. The doom and gloom of this planet and the extinction of the human race is at the mercy of these ‘god-like’ columnists. The forecast of ill health, ozone depletion, global warming and all the rest of the nonsense is just that – nonsense. The David Suzuki Foundation seems to have forgotten such scientific

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ing five portions of organic is better still.” The Stanford study also flies in the face of the report to the United Nations by International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD). Four hundred scientists concluded that ecological farming is better than industrial agriculture. Proposition 37, on mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods, comes before California voters this November. While the Stanford study did not include GM foods (perhaps because U.S. law regards them as substantially the same as non-modified) the timing of what is clearly an attack on the burgeoning organic food industry is suspicious. Given the financial ties of the Stanford Institute responsible for the study with Cargill, the biggest of Big Agricultural corporations, and the Bill

and Melinda Gates Foundation which is bent on flooding Africa with GM foods, the Stanford report is suspect, both in what it chose not to say and how the press release feeds news media with anti-organic bafflegab. I am prepared to concede that there may be little reliable science on specific nutritional qualities of food grown either by industrial or organic standards. But I had rather go with the IAASTD, lawyer Olivier de Schutter, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food who states that the world must move from industrial farming to agro-ecology, and professor Ann Clark of the University of Guelph, who states categorically that “the future is organic.” ◆ Marjorie Stewart is board chairwoman of the Nanaimo Foodshare Society. She can be reached at: marjorieandalstewart@ shaw.ca.

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Household budget Jeanne Fahlman, left, and Wendy Pratt of Nanaimo Community Hospice, accept a $6,250 donation from Jeet Manhas, president of Rotary Club of Nanaimo Oceanside. The money goes to the Expand the Heart of Hospice fundraising campaign for a new home on Waddington Road.

Nanoose hosts food drive Nanoose Bay residents can help the hungry by taking part in the Thanks for Giving food drive Oct. 6. In support of the Nanoose Bay Community Cupboard, the drive began Wednesday with brown paper Quality Foods bags mailed to every mailbox in Nanoose. Residents can return the bags filled with non-perishable items to the Nanoose Quality Foods or Nanoose Place Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coastal Community Credit Union staff, along with the Nanoose Bay Lions and Nanoose Bay Volunteer Fire Department members will be on hand

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Helping others never felt so good thanks to the efforts of Tru Spa Institute of Aesthetics. The school is accepting non-perishable food donations for the month of October at 1-77 Victoria Cres. in support of Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. Each item donated earns an entry ballot for one of three spa experiences.

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ll of those discarded light bulbs and light fixtures tucked away in your garage or basement will soon have a place to go. On Monday (Oct. 1), British Columbia will introduce the country’s first program to recycle all lighting products, including bulbs, fixtures and other residential, institutional, commercial and industrial lighting products. The expanded program, called LightRecycle, also includes table lamps, flashlights, floor lights and more. The first phase of LightRecycle was launched in July 2010 and included only residential fluorescent tubes and bulbs. In 2011, almost 400,000 fluorescent lights were collected across the province from consumers and recycled. Metal, glass and plastic from the discarded bulbs, ballasts and fixtures will be recycled into new products. “Before the program existed for a limited subset of products but now it has expanded to include all lighting products,” said Jordan Best, program spokesman. “But, though all lighting products are included through one program, the collection systems differ based on the type of product and how much there is.” There is no fee to drop off lighting products for recycling, but beginning Oct. 1 recycling fees will be applied to the sale of new lighting products at retail outlets. In Nanaimo, discarded residential-use lights, including fluorescent, incandescent and CFLs, can be dropped off for recycling at Rona, both locations of London Drugs, Nanaimo Recycling Exchange, Applecross Home Hardware and Canadian Tire. Light fixtures and products can be recycled at Nanaimo Bottle Depot at 1805 Fremont Rd.

or Nanaimo Recycling Exchange. Fixtures include flashlights, Christmas strings and outdoor fixtures. Lighting ballasts and transformers, including ballasts containing PCBs, will also be accepted. Across the province, there are more than 200 collection sites for bulbs and 80 sites for fixtures. Best said LightRecycle, a non-profit program, was developed in response to the requirements of the B.C. Recycling Regulation.

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More protection a positive thing ◆ From /17 Sheila Malcolmson, chairwoman of the Islands Trust, previously told the News Bulletin that the Islands Trust was happy that the federal government extended the border and didn’t want to delay the creation of the marine conservation area by asking for the inclusion of more territory. Gail Adrienne, executive director of the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust, said the organization would be pleased if an extension of conservation area meant more protection for the Nanaimo Estuary, but so many jurisdictions and factors that need to be considered, she added. “The politics of it is way beyond our jurisdiction,” said Adrienne. “It really is in the hands of the province, the federal government, port authority and the city.” Adrienne said NALT doesn’t have an official position on the creation of a Green Gateway – the organization’s focus is on the protecting the Nanaimo River. Gourlay said ecosystems aren’t confined at municipal, provincial and federal boundaries but overlap and an

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issue occurring in the Nanaimo River Estuary could affect Georgia Strait. MISSI is also concerned about the possibility of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve losing its designation as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization status. There are 15 UNESCO biospheres in Canada and two in B.C. Last year a report by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO found that the Mt. Arrowsmith reserve wasn’t meeting the framework criteria established for biosphere reserves. If the Mt. Arrowsmith Reserve Foundation doesn’t come up with a strategy and action plan by 2013 that UNESCO finds acceptable, it will lose its designation. If that happens it would become the only biosphere in Canada to have its designation taken away.

Biosphere reserves were created to promote and demonstrate sustainable development based on local community efforts to help reconcile conservation and cultural diversity with economic development by creating partnerships. Dominique Potvin, a natural scientist for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, said the foundation has until January to submit a progress report. She said each biosphere’s governing structure is unique in Canada. Earlier this summer MISSI had offered to take over governance of the biosphere but withdrew its offer after speaking to the foundation board because it’s waiting to see the foundation’s strategy, said Gourlay. Gourlay also said it’s important for people to see “incremental destruction” – development that happens in small sections throughout the mid-Island.

He said steps need to be taken before those small development projects begin to add up and then down the road a few years people realize the natural spaces they enjoyed years ago no longer exist.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL Dental Receptionist Lakeside Dental Clinic is sad to announce that one of our receptionists is moving to Vancouver. This has opened a great full time opportunity to work in a growing and supportive ofďŹ ce. Our new team member must be energetic, friendly, well organized and a team player. We are a chartless ofďŹ ce so you must be proďŹ cient with computers. Previous dental experience required. Knowledge of Dentrix and insurance billing would be an asset. Please include your references with your resume and drop them off in person at Unit 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4800 Island Hwy North, Nanaimo BC.

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POIRIER PAINTING, Commercial / Residential / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB

LIKE NEW- youth bed and mattress, $65, child’s safety lock gate, $25. 250-751-1355.

ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE 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.

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Rooﬁng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.

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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633. HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112.

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

SINGLE METAL bed frame, single bed-in-a-bag, $30 both; Golf bag & cart, $30. (250)756-2653 SMALL BAR Fridge; small XBait Freezer, $40 each. (250)729-9649 STUDENT DESK $25. Student desk $35. Chairs 2 @ $15. ea. Call (250)740-3948.

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PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554

DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.

FRIENDLY FRANK 16 QUART heavy duty pot & lid, excellent condition. $35. 250-758-8281. 4 DRAWER grey metal upright ﬁling cabinet, $25. Call (250)722-3341. 6DZN WINE bottles, 12gal. barrel, $20. (250)758-0582 7” CHIMNEY brush, $10. Havahart raccoon trap, model #1089, $40. (250)758-2986. 8’ MULTIPURPOSE Extension ladder, extendable to 13’, #2 professional grade, in mint condition, $80. (250)933-3855. CHILD’S BED- pine frame, 5” foam, 28.5”x53”, immaculate. $55 obo. 250-591-8350. DARK GREEN velvet rocking chair, $45, one tub chair, $50, both in good condition. Call (250)591-4731. DOUBLE BED- prefect condition, comes w/bedding, $99. (250)740-2783. FIREPLACE INSERT, hardly used, $99. 250-753-6932. GE DRYER- 3 yrs old, white, clean, excellent condition, $99. Call (250)751-5257. LEAPFROG MUSICAL activity table, $20; play yard, like new, $25. 1 (250)741-045 SMALL UTILITY trailer, $99 (250)753-6954

ATTRACTIVE 9 drawer dresser with mirror, solid light blonde wood, $75. Cozy couch, 3 yrs old, 3 cushions, suede like, $50. Book case, 47”x67” high, solid oak wood, $50. Hide-a-bed, double bed size, clean, $50. Call (250)752-9888. BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027. CLARK SANDER - 7 inch, Electronic Caddy, Golf Pull Cart with seat, Pallet Jack, E Bike 400K. 250334-9959 DOWNSIZING TO a Condo For Sale, Centro BBQ (gas) $100; deluxe patio table, 6 chairs, umbrella $200; queen size bdrm furniture incl. box spring & mattress $700; chop saw $75; lazer level never used $50; couch, love seat & chair $600; chest freezer $70. Please call 250-334-9603 ESTATE SALE- top of the line appliances “Kenmore”, up right freezer. Antiques, garden furniture, art, rugs. Many interesting items. Dealers welcome! Call (250)748-2334.

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CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appli’s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289

Parksville 2 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

FOR SALE 1-200 KW/250 KVA/300 amp 480 generator Cat engine 3406B c/w 1-1800 litre double wall Tidy Tank. $7000. Call 250-949-8133. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? JVC 48” projection colour TV (grey), ﬂoor model, 6 yrs old, great picture and colour, $200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.

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OAK ENTERTAINMENT unit, 53.5”wx52”hx21”d, Sony TV, incld. $99. (250)758-1051. POT RACK- 54”l wall mount/ solid maple, $99. Call (250)753-3588.

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

Mahogany Antique coffee table, leather scroll top w/glass overlay, $99. (250)716-1152.

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HIGH QUALITY FURNISHINGS 4 sale. Sofa & love seat, green & gold, end tables wood inlay, lamps, cream recliner, hutch. 8 pc bdrm suite & many other items. 250-586-8922

QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998. SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

DEPARTURE BAY: 2,600 sq.ft, Ocean View; 2 blocks to sandy beach. 3bdrm, 2 full baths + 2bdrm suite, sep. laundries. Oversize corner lot, RV pad behind house. $419,000. View by appointment. 250-729-7420

HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650.

PARKSVILLE: 3 Bdrm, recently reno’d, 1/4 acre lot close to all amenities. Likely the nicest home in price range! 250-947-9959. To view go to www.propertyguys.com/42584

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WELL BUILT older home for sale, 613 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, BC. 2 Bdrm up and 1 down with a 1-Pc ensuite. This home is clean and well built, with some new updates. $248,500. Call (250)591-1210,

HOUSES FOR SALE

No Strata, open concept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath 1406 sq.ft., 4 SS appli., fully landscaped, dbl garage. Only $365,000. inclds hst. BEST VALUE! Open house every Sat & Sun, 11am-4pm

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N.NANAIMO. TOOLS, Tools, lots of tools; Golf clubs - Ping, Callaway, Taylor made. Saturday 8am-2pm. 6413 Southampton Rd.

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412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLY- 1 & 2 bdrms, $595 & $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm +den, 5 appli’s, free high speed wi-ﬁ. N/P N/S. $850. 250-754-2207 Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765. CLOSE TO Downtown. Large self contained studio $600. Small pet ok. 250-668-7462. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.

DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping. From $700 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, on trolley route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086. NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO, 30 Cavan St., 4th floor, elevator, view, 5 new appls, granite tops, all hdwd floors, totally reno’d, 1 sec prkg, 1 locker, N/S, N/P. Avail Nov. 1. Call 1-604-720-0775. NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. NANAIMO- (near Hospital), 2 bdrms, parking, laundry on site, wheelchair accessible, in suite storage, new flooring & carpets. Avail Oct 1. NS/NP, no drugs. Refs req’d. $725. Call (250)714-2326. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bedroom $650. October 1. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DEPARTURE BAY 3bdrm 1.5 baths. Near amenities. $920. Avail Oct 1st. Jinglepot 1/2 duplex, 3bdrm, 1.5 baths. Near school & Ford Dealership. $1,050. 250-758-7055

HAREWOOD Duplex, 2bdrm, W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Quiet tenants. $800. Hydro & utils incl. (250)753-1657 Avail. Oct 1st.

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648 COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13’over height doors, ofﬁce, storage, gas heat. Large deck & hot tub, master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, 1746 Little River Road. Price reduced from $425,000 to $325,000. Phone 250-8901071. Must Sell!

#304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

DEPARTURE BAY area, avail Oct. 1, half Duplex, clean, well maintained 3 bdrm, 2 bath, N/P, N/S, $1100 mo. Call (250)586-7501.

BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114

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APARTMENT/CONDO 2BDRM SPACIOUS, ground ﬂoor suite in senior’s oriented complex. $850 incl. heat, covered prkng, insuite WD. On bus route, close to University Village Mall. To view call Graham at (250)714-8297.

405 - 555 FRANKLYN- 1 bdrm, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ﬁreplace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

QUALICUM BEACH $295,000 1512 sq/ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, 5 yr old modular home situated on own land in Coop Park. Lots of parking. Will trade for rancher in Nanaimo or Oceanside. 250-738-0248

RENTALS

QUARTERWAY AREA, quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yard, storage, NS/NP. Ref’s, $1100 mo. Avail Oct. 1st. Call 250-758-9548.

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1992 CAMRY V6 LE Fully loaded, sunroof, very clean. Champagne colour. 227,500 km. Asking $1500. Call 250-951-1567.

1999 MAZDA Miata Convert & hard top. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 122,000k, power windows/doors/steering/antenna, 5spd manual. Bose sound system, cruise control, alarm, ABS brakes. Tires good, new brakes last 5,000k. Regular service; excellent condition. $9,990. (250)729-4948

2001 KUSTOM Koach 5th Wheel, 23.5ft, air cond, sleeps 4-6 adults. Lots of cupboard space, rear full bathroom, nice condition. Must see. Do not need special licence to tow. $8,995. 1 (250)754-0725

BRIGHT 2 bed, 1bath basement suite. Uplands area. Newly renovated. In-suite laundry. $900/month + 40% hydro. Includes basic cable, internet, and phone. Call Keith or Sierra at 250-585-6518. No smokers, pets, or partiers. References and credit check required.

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N. NANAIMO: 1 bdrm basement suite. Near Woodgrove. Separate entry, F/S, heat/hydro incl. NS/NP. $750/mo. Oct.. 1st. 250-758-6933. N. NANAIMO lrg 2bdrm bsmnt suite. Near Dover Bay school. $900 inclusive. NP/NS, No partiers. Oct. 1st. 250-756-4974 N.NANAIMO. NEW 2-bdrm suite (960 sq.ft). Ocean view. Own laundry. $1000./mo, all inclusive NS/NP 250-758-8819

675 GEORGIA Ave- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $1350. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. HOSPITAL 5 B/R, 2 bath, lrg fenced yard, fresh paint in/out. $1600/mth + util. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. Avail Oct 1st. 250-740-6803 LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D DW, lrg fenced yrd, garage, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,175. Oct. 1st. 250-722-7377 N. NANAIMO, 4 bdrm mobile, W/D, F/S, avail Nov. 1, pets ok, N/S, No drinking, $1100 mo. (250)390-3045 after 6 PM. S. NANAIMO4 bdrms, 2 bath, family room. $1350 Avail now. N/P. 250-753-5917 S. NANAIMO- Large 3 bdrm split level house comes with separate 1 bdrm suite. 2 car garage. Country setting. Close to town. No pets, No smoking. $1650. 250-753-4749 or 250716-6811, 250-713-7419.

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

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SMALL BDRM cable/wiďŹ , share kitchen, lndy, bath. 1 blck to VIU. Bus route, prkng. Suite student, young working person. Semi furn or not. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Damage, cleaning dep. $375. 250-754-8150.

SWEET 2-BDRM Suite. on bus route to VIU. $875./mo inclds all utils. Great landlords. Avail. Oct. 1st. (250)755-1311. WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. Wired for internet. Avail Oct 1. $880/mo. 250-591-8414.

SUITES, UPPER 2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1998 HONDA CIVIC $3,999 5 speed manual trans., power windows, steering & locks. Front brakes & timing chain done in 2011. 250-754-5777 or 250-951-3156

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

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NORTH NANAIMO furnished, 1 bdrm Duplex, W/D, $400 mo + utils. Avail now. Call (250)701-3605.

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2007 VW Golf City, blue, 5spd, 33,000 original km, platinum shield protection & deďŹ&#x201A;ectors. Like new condition. $12,500. (250)933-5182

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SUITES, LOWER 1073 BRAMBLEWOOD Lane2 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1133 BEECHWOOD2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com OCEAN VIEW- lrg 1 bdrm suite in Hammond Bay/Oakridge area. Close to lifestyle gym. Nice & clean. 1 person only. W/D, F/S. NS/NP. $750. incl utils/cable. (250)758-5034.

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As a young expansion team, of course the Nanaimo Buccaneers will try to find moral victories in defeat. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League club lost 5-3 to the Saanich Braves on Thursday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The loss dropped the Buccaneers (4-4) to .500, but Nanaimo generally outplayed Saanich on the night. Almost the whole third period was played in the Braves’ end of the ice, including one final flurry in the last 30 seconds. “We pull our goalie, a guy goes in, he’s in the slot, he’s right there, he’s three inches from the tying goal,” said Brad Knight, Bucs coach. “We just can’t seem to catch a break.” In the big picture, he likes the way his team is trending. Guys are making better decisions on the ice, he said, and younger players seem to be gaining confidence as the season goes along. “I’m really proud of the kids for where we

Raiders, Sun renew rivalry The atmosphere at Caledonia Park is always electric when the V.I. Raiders take on the Okanagan Sun. The rivals kick off today (Sept. 29) at 2 p.m. A preview of the game was published in Thursday’s News Bulletin and is still available online at www. nanaimobulletin.com/ sports. For a recap of today’s game, check the News Bulletin’s website later tonight.

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Nanaimo Buccaneers player Derian Hamilton, second from right, tries to create room for himself in the attacking zone during Thursday’s game against the Saanich Braves at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The visitors won 5-3.

are,” Knight said. “We’re .500 hockey, an expansion team with a bunch of 17-year-olds and we’re right in the mix.”

In T hursday’s loss Lucas Franssen scored two goals for Nanaimo, Lynden Eddy had the other and Garrett Dunlop

and Jordan Levesque had two assists each. Riley Medves was tagged with the loss as his team outshot the Braves 34-24.

GAME ON … The Bucs play Comox Valley on Thursday (Oct. 4) at 7:15 p.m. at the NIC. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Clippers intend to bring ‘full energy’ to busy weekend of hockey The Nanaimo Clippers get all the hockey they can handle this weekend. The city’s B.C. Hockey League club continues a stretch of three games in three days with matchups today (Sept. 29) at Port Alberni and Sunday at Frank Crane Arena. “It’s always nice playing games,”

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tion again tonight to face another Island rival, the Alberni Bulldogs. Tomorrow it’s the Coquitlam Express coming to Nanaimo. “Games are what we’re here for and that’s what we look forward to, that’s what we work all week for,” said Trevor Fitzgerald, Clippers captain. “We’re in good enough

The North Island Silvertips had terrific results to start the season, and now they’ll look to carry that over onto home ice. Nanaimo’s B.C. Major Midget League team dominated the Kootenay Ice in the mountains last weekend, winning 5-1 and then 10-2. In the first game Grady McInnes, Curtis McCarrick, Jordan Topping, Patrick Bajkov and Nick Gomerich scored the goals and Kyle McDonald had three assists. The next day Bajkov tallied a hat trick, Joe Surgenor had a pair and McCarrick had a goal and three assists. Other scorers were Gomerich, Liam Shaw, McInnes and Trent Bell. The ’Tips take on the Okanagan Rockets today (Sept. 29) at 5:15 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre and the rematch is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the NIC.

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Worthy inductees added to sports hall of fame The Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame added four more worthy members last Saturday, with a special induction ceremony held at the Nanaimo Museum. The first induction was of well-known local sportsman Jim Gold. Gold, who passed away in 1990, was honoured in the builder category. Via PowerPoint production, the audience heard of Gold’s athletic prowess in many sports, including soccer and lacrosse. Perhaps even more significant was his commitment to youth and sports in our community over several decades. A wellrespected P.E. teacher and vice-principal for many years, he taught skills to hundreds of students and coached and organized many sports. He was chairman of the Centennial Committee in 1958 and led the project to develop Departure Bay Centennial Field. He was president of Coast Little League in the 1960s and helped with the construction and maintenance of the ball diamond at Robins Park. From 1971-75, Gold was president of Nanaimo minor baseball. During this time he spearheaded obtaining land and securing government grant money to build Serauxmen Stadium. On behalf of the family, Jim’s son Bob Gold accepted the induction plaque from Hall of Fame committee member Eleanor Whyte.

Next came induction can team in 47 secmade the final preof famous Nanaimo onds flat, both teams sentation of the skier Allison Forsyth, bettering the existing afternoon to Nanaimo with Tom Harris mak- world record. The lacrosse legend Don ing the presentation. result made Frizzell Ashbee, who was Forsyth learned to ski and teammate Lillian inducted in the athat Mount Washington Palmer not only B.C.’s lete category. Ashbee when she was just first female Olymwas a talented athlete two. By the age of 16 pians, but also this who saw a promising she made the B.C. ski province’s first female professional hockey team and two years Olympic medalists. career ended by later in 1997 she was In 1933 Thomasson injury. He then turned named to the national won the 60m and 100m to lacrosse and played team. Forsyth began titles at the Canadian on national Mann Cup racing World Cup championships. Folchampionship teams events in lowing her from Peterborough 1997 and competitive from 1951-54. Ashbee THORPE was an career, she then moved west REPORT eight-time was also a and became a leader Ian Thorpe Canadian coach for on the Nanaimo Columnist national 20 years. Timbermen senior A champion Thomasteam which won the for skiing. son passed Mann Cup in 1956. She had five away “Ash” played six years World Cup in 1972 in Nanaimo. He was podium and was a strong and rugged finishes, inducted player, a fierce complaced posthupetitor and a dangerseventh mously into ous scorer. Ashbee when she represented the B.C. Sports Hall was recognized for Canada at the Winter of Fame in 2007. On his talents in 1960 Olympics in Utah in Saturday, her grandwhen he was named 2002 and earned a children were on hand the Western Lacrosse bronze medal at the to accept her inducLeague’s most valuworld championships tion into the local hall able player. That in Switzerland in 2003. of fame in the pioneer same year he was A serious knee category from Tyler also voted MVP in the injury suffered while Heisterman, president playoffs, as Nanaimo training for the 2006 of the Nanaimo Track again advanced to the Winter Olympics in and Field Club. national championItaly ended Forsyth’s Mayor John Ruttan ships. During this racing career and led to her retirement from racing two years later. She now makes her home in Vancouver, but remains a great ambassador for her sport and an inspiration to many. Third honouree was the late Mary Thomasson (née Frizzell) who was born in Nanaimo in 1933. She became one of the top female track and field athletes in the country. At the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, her Canadian 4x100-metre relay vs. team tied the Ameri-

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