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VOL. 24, NO. 67 Dave McCallum, left, Karly Parker and Dan Kucherka, all members of the Young Professionals of Nanaimo, help paint the building formerly known as the ‘Barney Building’ on Commercial Street.

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Runners take off from Beban Park as part of the annual Run for the Cure, which raises money for breast cancer research and awareness. The Nanaimo run was one of 59 across Canada, and raised $165,000.

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Months of hard work resulted in a morning of celebration Sunday during the CIBC Run for the Cure. Close to 1,000 participants ran or walked the one- or fivekilometre routes through Beban Park in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. One of 59 runs across Canada, the Nanaimo event raised more than $165,000, adding to the $30-million total countrywide. “It was an amazing day. We had close to 200 people register the day of the run and we’ve never had that before,” said Ruth Christmas, Nanaimo

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volunteer run co-coordinator. “There were certainly a few moments emotionally, but ultimately, people were there to celebrate with the survivors and celebrate the lives of those they lost.” One of the more touching moments came when participants added personal messages to the Wall of Hope. “In Nanaimo, we’ve chosen to

bring back the walls from the last nine years so people can see what they’re written in the past,” said Christmas. “That’s also a very emotional moment.” The run takes a tremendous amount of planning over the year and Christmas had high praise for the close to 70 volunteers who gave of their time to make the event a success. “It’s a volunteer-led event with commitments needed from March into November and there’s no way it could be done without their help,” she said. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and donations can be made until Oct. 31 at www.runforthecure.com. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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British Columbia’s ombudsperson has issued a report addressing openness and transparency aimed at municipalities, regional districts and Islands Trust. Kim Carter released her report titled Open Meetings: Best Practices Guide for Local Governments last week. The report outlines responsibilities in the Community Charter for local government bodies, and provides a checklist for councils and boards to follow to ensure in camera meetings are held for the right reasons and proper procedures are followed. Though Carter notes in the report that many local government bodies are moving toward improved transparency, the guide will help elected officials comply with statutory requirements, improve consistency in practice and foster trust and confidence in the decisionmaking process. “One of the cornerstones of open and transparent government in British Columbia is the requirement for local government to conduct meetings that are open and accessible to the public,” said Carter. The office of the Ombudsperson receives inquiries and complaints about the practices and services of public agencies within its jurisdiction. The office has been investigating complaints about local governments since 1993. In its recently implemented corporate strategic plan, the city’s first, Nanaimo names transparency and responsibility as one of its strategic priorities. Part of that strategy, said Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan,

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Public tips needed to help solve crimes Nanaimo RCMP have a number of unsolved files which they hope the public can help solve. Anyone with any information about the following crimes is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com.

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2012-25789 On Sept. 18, a break-and-enter was reported at the Hope Lutheran church at 2174 Departure Bay Rd. A window had been removed from the rear side of the building. It appears nothing was taken from the church. The incident most likely happened sometime overnight.

2012-25632 On Sept. 16, graffiti was found on the second level of one side of Forest Park Elementary School. The graffiti was crude in nature and several swear words and the

2012-25807 On Sept. 19, medals were reported stolen from the St. John Ambulance building on

suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’5”, 15-16 years of age with a Justin Bieber-style haircut. He was wearing a blue hoodie, jeans and ball cap.

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2012-26041 On Sept. 20, almost $2,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen from a truck parked at Costco. The owner of the truck told police he placed the cigarettes in his truck parked opposite the tire shop. While returning his shopping cart, he saw a silver SUV with tinted windows race away from his vehicle. One witness described the vehicle as a silver Toyota Sequoia. No description of its occupants was provided. 2012-26215 On Sept. 22, a Luxor electric bike was stolen from in front of the Long Lake Nursery at 4900 Island Highway. The

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◆ From /1 Karly Parker of Kallos Interior Design said the colours – a grey with dark brown awning – were picked to complement the nearby buildings. Brad Bailey, an agent for Colliers International, which has the listing, said the new paint job looks good, but he’s not sure how much it would improve prospects for finding a new tenant because major upgrades are needed to the interior of the building. “It would have to be a substantial tenant,” he said. “I think that the whole idea is that the building has to eventually give way to a new one.” In July, Steiner Properties Ltd. asset manager Chelsea Harding told the News Bulletin the company’s Nanaimo property is on the back burner while it deals with other properties and it is becoming more apparent the building will likely have to be demolished. Wheatcroft said even if the owners decide to tear the building down, the paint job makes it look good in the meantime. Corry Hostetter, general manager of the Downtown Nanaimo BIA, said the YPN project will hopefully encourage other properties in the area to do restoration work. “We really appreciate the enthusiasm and the energy that the YPN are showing in our community,” she said.

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Nanaimo residents have identified hundreds of tourism opportunities, now it’s up to the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation to determine which ones should be pursued. The feedback will be considered by NEDC’s Tourism Leadership Committee, in partnership with Chemistry Consulting Group, during a three-year strategic plan to enhance the region’s tourism product. During a recent survey, 110 residents and tourism stakeholders offered ideas like developing new products and attractions, creating more festivals and events, building new tourism infrastructure, and implementing new or different marketing and public relations programs. Nanaimo’s tourism strengths, according to survey responses, include marine resources, heritage, environmental splendour, central location, our many parks and trails, outdoor activities and

cultural assets. Dan Brady, chairman of the Tourism Leadership Committee, said the volume of responses suggests residents are engaged in the process. “The research clearly shows our residents share the tourism industry’s passion for our region,” said Brady. The survey also revealed a variety of potential challenges facing Nanaimo on the tourism front, including the area’s past reputation and lack of attractions. Transportation costs were also identified as a negative. Information was also gathered through interviews, phone calls, e-mails and media responses. As part of the next step in the process, NEDC and the leadership committee will consider all of the input received and draft a list of priority tourism initiatives that can be implemented or initiated within the next two or three years. The community will have an opportunity to review and comment on the selections at three open houses scheduled for Nov. 14-15 in north Nanaimo, south Nanaimo and Gabriola Island. A final report will be released towards the end of the year.

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Nanaimo school officials are hosting one last round of public

consultation meetings before staff sit down and begin writing the district’s strategic plan. The meetings take

place Oct. 9 and 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. at various school sites. On Tuesday (Oct. 9), meetings take place at Wellington, John Barsby, Dover Bay and Ladysmith secondary schools. The Thursday (Oct. 11) meetings are at Nanaimo District,

Cedar and Woodlands secondary schools and Departure Bay Elementary School. Last spring, trustees and staff held meetings at every school to discuss what people in each school community thought was working and what areas the district should focus on to improve student learning. The district also hosted several public meetings not connected with a particular school. The input gathered at these meetings and through the district’s online survey – almost 6,000 suggestions – has now been grouped into themes and staff want to get the public’s input on these themes, said Donna Reimer, district spokeswoman. “It’s the final stage before the plan is drafted and written,” she said. “It was incredible how much input there was. Over-

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Nanaimo awarded as business-friendly The B.C. Small Roundtable has selected Nanaimo as one of six small business friendly communities in the province. The award recognizes local policies, projects and programs that support small business as judged by a panel of small business leaders from across the province that represent regions, industries and associations. Highlighted in the city’s submissions were efforts to build a strong business environment through streamlining city processes and investments in economic development. The city’s support of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association and incorporation of the Nanaimo and District Chamber of Commerce’s Successful Cities initiative in the new strategic plan were among other efforts that helped result in the award. “The City of Nanaimo is committed to making it easier for small businesses to operate,” said Mayor John Ruttan. “[The award] is reassuring evidence we are on the right track as a community in terms of creating bylaws and processes that allow small business owners to get things done.” Sasha Angus, CEO of the NEDC, said small business is an important economic driver in Nanaimo. “Fostering the ongoing success of local businesses means more household-sustaining jobs for our residents and an even stronger quality of life on our community,” he said.

Province names new lieutenant-governor Rancher Judith Guichon has been named B.C. lieutenant-governor, as Sto:lo Grand Chief Steven Point’s five-year term comes to an end. Guichon runs a family cattle ranch in the Nicola Valley. She has served as president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, a director of the Grassland Conservation Council of B.C., and on provincial government task forces on ranching and species at risk. “Mrs. Guichon has dedicated herself to her community, province and country,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement Monday. “She is a leader in keeping British Columbia’s agriculture and cattle industries environmentally sound and she has worked hard to promote and protect the ranchers of British Columbia.” Lieutenant governors serve five-year terms.

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Steve Arnett, chief executive officer of Nanaimo Youth Services, said he’s excited about renovating a historic rooming house on Haliburton Street into an affordable housing option for youth. Volunteers spent the day Saturday cleaning up and assessing the interior of the home and removing some of the overgrown weeds from the backyard.

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One of the many volunteers on Saturday included Ben Hall, a BladeRunner program participant. “It’s a really good project and is going to help out,” he said. “It’s really good for the neighbourhood because it used to be a crack shack.” Bob Moss, a member of the Rotary Club of Nanaimo North, said the rotary has been working with the youth association for two years. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community,” he said, adding it will help young workers in Nanaimo. The Nanaimo Youth Services Association will renovate the building to

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South-end character home transformed into affordable housing for working youth Youth in Nanaimo will soon have a safe and affordable place to live. Nanaimo Youth Services Association is renovating a home on Haliburton Street to offer working youth, ages 17 to 30 years old, a place to live. The home, which was built in the early 1900s, was historically used as a rooming house. Over the years it became run down and got the reputation in the neighbourhood of being a crack house. Steve Arnett, chief executive officer for the association, said neighbours are waiting to see how the changes the youth association makes to the home add to the neighbourhood. “The community is cautiously optimistic about what we are doing here,” said Arnett. He said the association has always envisioned owning a piece of property to create affordable youth housing and has been pursuing that vision for the last three years. Some opportunities came up during that time but never came to completion. “I’m almost in disbelief,” said Arnett about purchasing and renovating the property, as he stood outside the home Saturday, grinning.

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provide about 12 to 14 apartments for employed youth. Arnett said the association doesn’t know yet the exact number of rooms because it has to determine the layout of the home first. Arnett said plans for the home include ripping out the insulation to install a sprinkler system, which will make the building above fire code requirements. Arnett said many Nanaimo businesses volunteered their time and equipment to help during the renovation. The project received $302,000 from the provincial government and a $75,000 grant from the City of Nanaimo, which came from the Housing Legacy Fund. The association already operates a residence for youth ages 17-19 years old on Waddington Road. The residence has 13 studio units, six two-bedroom units and one wheelchair accessible unit. The tenants are provided support to help complete high school, become employed or increase their skills to help reach independence. The youth association operated the building through a contract with B.C. Housing and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. For more information please go to www.nysa.bc.ca.

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Union advises acceptance of agreement The B.C. government has reached a tentative agreement with its largest employee group as the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union recommended acceptance of a two-year agreement with a fourper cent raise. Premier Christy Clark announced the settlement Friday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, after talks broke down in the spring and the BCGEU staged a series of strikes at liquor stores and government offices around the province. BCGEU president Darryl Walker said the government dropped its proposal to sell the Liquor Distribution Branch warehouse and delivery system, which was “huge” for the union and a step toward privatizing government liquor stores as well. “We think this is the spine of the system,” Walker said. “Without this we would perhaps have lost the whole system.” Clark said the settlement meets the government’s “cooperative gains” bargaining mandate, where savings and efficiencies cover the costs of pay increases, but offered few details. Walker said the 26,000-member union agreed to work with the government to reduce sick days and find new efficiencies in operations that include ministry operations, social workers, and provincial prison and court services. The union dropped its proposal to open more liquor stores on Sundays to increase revenue. Walker said that was to protect members whose distribution jobs were going to be privatized. “Now that [privatization] is gone, we think we can talk to this government and in fact the next government about what it means to build revenues, and if we can find a way to do that by opening stores, then I think it’s win-win,” Walker said. Clark also announced a tentative agreement with resident physicians in B.C. hospitals, also a two-year deal under cooperative gains. On Wednesday the government and the B.C. Nurses’ Union announced a tentative agreement for 32,000 Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the agreement includes a “modest” wage increase, with details to be released after members vote on it.

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New downtown requires q pride p A show of pride in the downtown core by the Young Professionals of Nanaimo could be the catalyst to start a wave of restoration to buildings in need of some tender, loving care. The former A&B Sound building at the corner of Commercial Street and Terminal Avenue has been both a topic of conversation and butt of jokes since closing its doors four years ago. It became known as the ‘Barney Building’ due to its bright purple exterior, attracting attention to the downtown for all the wrong reasons while the city, businesses and property owners strive to head down the road to revitalization. Seeing the building’s state as a detraction to downtown rejuvenation, the YPN took it upon itself to breathe some life into the property even though its future remains up in the air. With permission from the property owner and donations of paint and other supplies from Nanaimo businesses, the ‘purple dinosaur’ received a coat of grey with dark brown awnings to fit in with the heritage feel of neighbouring buildings. It’s a project that serves a tip of the hat to YPN for a job well done, and one that hopefully catches the attention of other property owners. Downtown Nanaimo has been fighting since the explosion of shopping malls in the 1980s to establish an identity. With the Port Theatre and other venues, cruise ship terminal, art centre, condominiums, shopping and restaurants, the core pieces are in place to attract people to live and visit – and the dollars they will spend. What the downtown has that shopping centres don’t, is character. But it needs every stakeholder to invest in the idea of revitalization. It doesn’t need buildings that are eyesores. It doesn’t need half-finished projects sitting idle. It needs pride and commitments. It needs more efforts like those of YPN. 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

Cabin is gone, but memories live on Two weeks ago, I joined some already carted away some items family members in saying our earlier in September, but the place final goodbyes to the family cabin was still well-furnished. at Shuswap Lake. Nobody wanted the plates, cutMy grandparents have owned lery and numerous other small the place since well before I was household items trucked up there born – the little, two-storey house over the years, offloaded by relanestled amongst some huge fir tives as they got new things for trees is where my great-grandpartheir own houses. ents retired and the road is named My Ooma grabbed my greatafter them. grandmother’s old When they died, my cookbook, with recipes REPORTER’S Ooma and her sister carefully handwritVIEWPOINT decided to keep the ten out, and I grabbed place as a summer things I thought would Jenn McGarrigle cabin for their extended remind me of the place: Reporter epo te families, my Ooma takan old blanket that I ing one month and her used to wrap around sister taking the other. myself when reading But in recent years, on the porch, the chipthis arrangement has and-dip plate we always started to fall apart. used during happy Health issues have hour and my favourite plagued both sets of coffee mug. grandparents, eroding I tried to take pictures the ability to take care of the place of the place that would keep it on their own anymore, and the fresh in my memory for years to money is needed elsewhere. come, but it didn’t look the same My grandparents lack the money in its half-deconstructed state. to buy the place outright and the Besides, it isn’t really about the number of relatives willing to physical building, but the people come up and spend time there has in it and memories made. dwindled in recent years. The cabin holds 30 years of We were all surprised when it happy summer memories for me: sold last month – there are a lot Learning to waterski, with my of summer cabins for sale in that dad behind me holding me up by area – and so my side of the famthe collar of my life-jacket. ily, who had the place in July this My first kiss – a brief, embaryear, had to make a late September rassing affair with the neighbour’s trip up there to clean the place grandson. out. Playing endless rounds of It’s amazing the amount of items Canasta (a time-consuming card that collect in a cabin over the game) on the screened-in porch years. Other family members had with whoever was willing to sit

down for a couple hours straight. Staying up late in the bunkhouse – a separate little one-room building with bunks in it where all of the children slept – and listening to music and goofing off with cousins and friends. Around midnight or 1 a.m., someone usually decided it was time for a snack and I was often the one voted to run up to the house and tiptoe into the kitchen to get it. Hours spent reading and dozing on a long, flat rock overlooking the lake. The cabin brought the family together in a way no other place did, given that we all stayed there together, shared meals and did things as a group each day. Much different than the hurried family dinners back home where some family members would have to leave early to get home at a decent hour. I’m going to miss the house, the Shuswap sunsets, the days spent lounging on our dock on the beach. I’m also sad that the next generation won’t get to enjoy the place and forge more memories there. But in recent years, the place was used infrequently by many family members and so was not bringing us together the way it used to. This is an opportunity to create new family traditions, ones that don’t rely on my grandparents financing the yearly upkeep of a residence and ones more of us will actively participate in. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Hands-on knowledge provides insight to poor To the Editor, Re: Let’s see poor’s qualif fications , Letters, Sept. 25. Matt James raises a series of important questions about how we at Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our community. The fact that there are those who may not need the services, but utilize it none the less, means that there is less food for those who truly need it. Loaves and Fishes shares this concern and is currently considering

options for establishing a means test for clients. To this end, on Sept. 19 the Loaves and Fishes Means Test Committee met. As well, on Sept. 24-25 I attended the Food Banks B.C. board meeting in Kelowna and spoke to seven different food banks to get input and practices on this issue. James identifies fancy automobiles and cigarettes as red flags that call into question an individual’s need for food bank services. With regard to fancy automobiles, there are

many people who drive their poor neighbours and friends to the food bank as an act of charity and generosity. Community social workers often bring people to the food bank. Could some of these fancy automobiles be from Good Samaritans and social workers? Second, since May, 4,730 different people have used Loaves and Fishes services. In August, 3,012 different people used our services. That means that 1,718 people (a full 36 per cent) used Loaves and Fishes in May, June or July but

did not use the service in August. More often than not, the short-term need for food bank services is brought on by a cash flow crunch (excessive debt brought on by a car loan?) not a completely depleted personal net worth. Could some of these fancy cars be from the people who use our service on a short-term basis brought on by a cash flow crunch? Many food bank clients struggle with addiction issues of which cigarettes are one. How we help people out of addiction

and conversely how we enable someone in their addiction is clearly a discussion we need to have as a society. Should people who have an addiction be denied access to the food bank? Perhaps, but it raises challenging questions. How do we determine if someone has an addiction? What addictions are on the ‘do not serve list’? Are we going to deny service to children whose parents have an addiction? I would invite James and anyone who has had

their perception of the hungry tainted to volunteer at Loaves and Fishes and meet the clients first hand. This gives a better insight into the lives of food bank clients than being employed at a business next door to the food bank. Our next volunteer orientation is 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 3) at 1009 Farquhar St. Please come out. Peter Sinclair i executive director Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank

Readers respond: Feedback on news items Card checks provide fair way to unionize To the Editor, Re: Secret ballots must remain, Letters, Sept. 15. Mathew Enns, a former intern for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, recently condemned the call to make it safer for workers to join a union. I wonder, was he speaking for workers or for the employers who wish to maintain their ability to threaten and intimidate employees who want to join a union? Many workers, especially young and immigrant workers, are afraid to join a union because they fear they will be fired or demoted for trying. Card check allows workers to make their decision free from interference and threats from their employer, and prevents leaders of organizing drives from being fired unfairly.

The card check system Enns criticizes was recently adopted by the Conservative government of Newfoundland and Labrador. It has long been recognized as a fair, balanced and democratic way for workers to unionize. I am responsible for helping to organize young workers who want to join a union. I want them to have rights and fair working conditions in their workplaces. Can Enns say the same thing? Jason Mann Vancouver

Media has agenda on Obama re-election To the Editor, Re: Editorial cartoon, Opinion Sept. 22. Your editorial cartoon shows American presidential candidate Mitt Romney with a Band-Aid over his mouth, apparently alluding to his “gaffe” regarding 47

per cent of the electorate being on some form of government dependency. Romney’s statement was factually correct and needed to be said, even in a politically correct world. On the other hand, during an appearance on the David Letterman program of Sept. 19, President Barack Obama was asked by the host if the national debt stood “around $10 trillion” and whether that was a problem. He responded, “I don’t know what the number is, precisely.” Being directly responsible for at least $5 trillion, he most certainly knows $10 trillion was an absurdly low and softball guess by Letterman. If the President of the United States does not know that the national debt is greater than $16 trillion we can reach only two conclusions. First, he was being dishonest

to millions of viewers of the program, and second, the national press, both American and Canadian, are willing to blithely ignore what was not a ‘gaffe’ but a deliberate un-truth, It appears both the Canadian and American media are stumping for the re-election of President Obama. Little wonder mainstream media retains so little credibility in an increasingly informed world. Randy O’Donnell Nanaimo

Community can solve city’s litter problems To the Editor, Re: Litterbugs have no respect for community, Letters, Sept. 27. Well, Dean Ben, welcome to Nanaimo. It is with heavy heart that I have to tell you this, but the city claims it does not have any

money for extra garbage cans and extra man hours to be situated around the city. I spoke to Gary Franssen at the Nanaimo city works, and he informed me there was not enough money to get associated with this project. The students at John Barsby Community School go to 7-Eleven at lunch and informed me it was too far to go to the next garbage can to dispose of their containers along Bruce Avenue, so I donated one. The students use the can and that stretch is quite clean now. One thanked me for the can. It is up to us and businesses to get involved in this clean up. Presently, 7-Eleven is donating the bags for the can. Hopefully Ben’s letter will help get things rolling around Nanaimo with business and citizen participation. Dave Noble Nanaimo

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Nanoose church celebrates 25 years Past meets present and mixes in a little of the future as Nanoose Evangelical Free Church celebrates 25 years of sharing God’s word in the community. The former Nanoose Community Church began with children and youth meetings and home bible studies in 1983 on Morello Road, held services in the Nanoose Library and opened the doors at its present location, 2462 Nanoose Rd., in 1985. Anyone involved with the church in its early beginnings, attends services today or is new

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To Borneo, with love The world is not such a big place nowadays and a Nanaimo man has been taking advantage of the fact, spending the last decade travelling and working in different parts of the globe. Jan Kerekes has seen a lot, often in unconventional ways, and has learned a lot as well. “I have also kept my faith in goodness in people. Always,” he said. “Even in the parts of the world that are considered dangerous or wild, I always believe in people.” Three years ago, Kerekes spent three weeks living with the Iban tribe in the heart of the Kalimantan jungle on the island of Borneo. Kerekes learned a great deal from these people with old mystic traditions, and hard ways of life. “I could also see the little breeze of change that one person could make in their lives, change for something new, change to improve their lives,” he said. Treated not only as a guest, but as a friend, Kerekes promised to come back. And with that promise, an idea was born. “It is because of the remoteness as well as their limited resources that many basic things do not find the way into their little village,” he said. “So I decided to deliver them

myself. As simple as that, as much as I could carry – and I can carry a lot.” Kerekes is hosting a collection day Oct. 21 in the parking lot of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 301 Machleary St., from 12:30-4:30 p.m. for small household items, school supplies, cutlery, basic fishing gear, clothing, toys and more. “I believe that things, items from everyday life, should be put into use, given a second chance, instead of just lying around a house or being thrown to garbage,” he said. “I would like to collect all kinds of usable items, pack them into two big hockey bags and bring them across half a world so they can find new, happy owners.” Deciding to see if the goodness in people can stretch across the oceans and continents, Kerekes hopes people will donate gifts they would want themselves. “This is not a charity run or typical second-hand items collection,” he said. “This is just a chance to see that set of kitchen ladles that you never use in the hands of smiling lady in the floating house in Borneo. To see alphabet books that helped your own children, helping in a simple school built on stilts by the river side.”

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time she did what she wanted to,â&#x20AC;? said Muldaur. It was Muldaurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2122;74 hit Midnight aria Muldaur has been on the Oasis that received several delighting audiences Grammy nominations, which made with her blues music for her name known across the globe. almost four decades. She has recorded 39 solo albums and The multiple Grammy nominee throughout her music career has is performing in Nanaimo Wednes- explored various forms of Ameriday (Oct. 3) at the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as part can roots music, including early of her tour to promote her latest blues bluegrass, Appalachian old album First Came Memphis Minnie, timey, gospel, jazz and big band. which will be released Oct. 9. The Muldaur says her musical evolualbum is a tribute to pioneering tion is like making gumbo. You add blues women. a few ingredients, let them simmer, On First Came Memphis Minnie, then add a few more until the ingreher 40th album, dients take on all Muldaur collabothe flavours. rates with musiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all mixed in cians such as the musical gumbo Steve James, Bob somewhere,â&#x20AC;? said â&#x2014;&#x2020; MARIA MULDAUR performs Margolin, Del Rey, Muldaur about songs from her new album P h o e b e S n o w, her music, adding First Came Memphis Minnie Bonnie Raitt and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been blessed Wednesday (Oct. 3) at the others. with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;long ramQueenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Tickets $25 advance, It includes sevbling odysseyâ&#x20AC;? of $30 at the door. eral previouslya music career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I released tracks canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you how from two of her Grammy-nomi- lucky we are in this country to have nated albums. such a rich and varied history of Memphis Minnie, who the album musical culture.â&#x20AC;? was named after, was considered For her 2011 album, Steady Love, the reigning queen of mid-20th cen- she returned to her home in New tury blues and a pioneer of the elec- Orleans to create a contemporary trified Chicago-blues-band sound. electric blues album that reflects the During her 40 year music career type of music she calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bluesiana Memphis Minnie released more Musicâ&#x20AC;?, which is her own brand of than 200 songs. New Orleans flavoured blues, R&B â&#x20AC;&#x153;At a time when women were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;kept and swamp funk. in their placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; both personally and Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently nominated for a professionally, Memphis Minnie Koko Taylor Award, for best trawas tough, independent, outspo- ditional female blues artist, in the ken and played a mean guitar,â&#x20AC;? said Blues Foundation Music Awards. Muldaur. Maria Muldaur performs at the Muldaur said Memphis Min- Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, located at 34 Victoria Cr., nie took her under her wing when Wednesday (Oct. 3). Doors open at Muldaur was first starting out in 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 her career. p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite racial, economic and $30 at the door. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com gender barriers prevalent at the THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Bus wheels roll out comedy performance BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The wheels on the bus will turn out comedy this October at the Port Theatre. The Number 14, a show about the antics and daily interaction of passengers on a bus route, rolls into Nanaimo’s Port The-

atre on Saturday (Oct. 6) for a 7:30 p.m. show. The laughs continue Sunday (Oct 7) during a matinee at 2:30 p.m. The Nanaimo performance is part of the theatre company’s national tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of entertaining people around the world. Sarah Rodgers, an

actress who has been involved in the production since it launched in 1992, said the comedy transcends language barriers because people understand the humour even if they don’t understand the words. “It’s like bust your guts funny. You go to the show and know you

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are going to laugh and laugh until you cry,” said Rodgers. The six perfor mers will take audience members through the various situations and as different characters on the bus. The characters are also brought to life through crafted masks designed by Melody Anderson. The show is based on a busy Vancouver bus route, the No. 14, which ran from the richest neighbourhood in the city to the poorest. It meant people from all walks of life would sit next to each other and interact during the daily route. People will meet businessmen, little old ladies, children and various other passengers who board the bus. “They are true to life characters and every scene is different and has lots of heart and love and comedy,” said Rodgers. The Number 14 is Saturday (Oct. 6) at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (Oct. 7) at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $60/ $55 for members and groups. People can purchase tickets online at www. porttheatre.com, by calling 250-754-8550 or at the Port Theatre ticket office at 125 Front St. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA Nanaimo Branch Supporting Navy League & Sea Cadets

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 7:00 p.m. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Navy League Hall 750-5th Street, Mess Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Annual Reports â&#x20AC;˘ Election of Executive â&#x20AC;˘ 2012-2013 Membership Renewal For info call Kandace

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The Sherry Family wishes to extend a BIG THANK YOU to Nanaimo City Council, Nanaimo Parks & Recreation Commission for ofďŹ cially naming the Sports Fields at Harewood Centennial Park

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A special THANK YOU to ALL those who took the time out of their busy schedules to attend this event. John, Donn, Marie & Loyd

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HELP WANTED PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME position available. Applicants must be willing to work in all aspects of the business including: light lifting, packaging & receiving; have a commitment to quality customer service, basic typing, and a thorough understanding of windows. Experience with produce, natural foods & vitamins is preferred. Please leave resume with handwritten cover letter at Charlie Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Foods, Terminal Park, Nanaimo or Fax to: 250-753-5233.

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As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce some news copy and editorials, take photographs, and generate story ideas. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. The editor will also be expected to work closely with the publisher and staff in production and advertising. You have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online that day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism: â&#x20AC;˘ Search-engine optimization of all content; â&#x20AC;˘ Content curation; â&#x20AC;˘ Social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools, and trafďŹ c generators â&#x20AC;&#x201C; listening and participating in the conversation; â&#x20AC;˘ Blogging; â&#x20AC;˘ Web management systems. The Lake Cowichan Gazette, a Black Press publication, covers the vibrant and growing communities of the Cowichan Lake area on Vancouver Island. Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ by October 10, 2012 to: Lake Cowichan Gazette Attention: Dennis Skalicky 170E Cowichan Lake Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Phone: 250.749.4383 or Fax: 250.749.4385 publisher@lakecowichangazette.com

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LEGAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

MOVING & STORAGE

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

LEGAL ASSISTANT HEATH LAW LLP a Nanaimo law ďŹ rm, requires a legal assistant in the area of Family Law. A minimum of ďŹ ve years litigation experience, including family law, is preferred. Please forward resume to #200-1808 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC, V9S 5W4, Attention: Jan Hollett Fax: 250753-3949. E-mail in Word or PDF format to:

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

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OFFICE ASSISTANT for growing clinic. Medical/dental type ofďŹ ce environment. Prefer experience dealing with insurance billings, appointment bookings, dictations and some bookkeeping. Currently available on regular part-time basis 2-3 days/week. Must be well-organized, personable, and ďŹ nancially savvy. Send resume to fax: 250-591-1914, or hsauff@shaw.ca, or drop-off in person to 1145 Dufferin Cres.

â&#x20AC;˘ Framing / Formwork Carpenters â&#x20AC;˘ Carpenter Apprentices â&#x20AC;˘ Labourers PCL Constructors WestCoast Inc. is seeking the above skilled tradespersons for an upcoming project in Campbell River. CertiďŹ cates in Fall Protection, Aerial Platform and OFA2 an asset.

Send resume via fax 604-241-5301 or pclvanisland@pcl.com SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or call 403-568-1327.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING

ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS In your own home on your own instrument

KEITH CLARKE 1-250-743-9669

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

ELECTRICAL

PLUMBING

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

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

WINDOWS

GARDENING

TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing INC. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journey Person Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journey Person $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (ofďŹ ce)780-8462231; (fax) 780-846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca; p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

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

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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PAINTING

U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming, power washing. Free Est. (250)616-4286, (250)751-1517

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371 www.eucalyptusdesign.ca

HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095. DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES CLEARLY DUNN WINDOWS 50% off window cleaning, gutter cleaning, house washing. Insured. (250)585-6061 LEMON TREE Housekeeping, home and ofďŹ ce. Call Heidi at (250)716-0551.

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since 1992â&#x20AC;? Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning www.mrsparkle.net Call Jonathan 250-714-6739

40 years Experience

Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens ~ Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

250-753-4208 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK 16 QUART heavy duty pot & lid, excellent condition. $35. 250-758-8281. FIREPLACE INSERT, hardly used, $99. 250-753-6932. LARGE METAL Desk, $40. (250)729-9649

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LIKE NEW- youth bed and mattress, $65, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety lock gate, $25. 250-751-1355.

FREE QUOTES; Same Day Rubbish, yard waste, clean up. $50 & up. Moving, deliveries, pruning. 250-668-6851

SINGLE METAL bed frame, single bed-in-a-bag, $30 both; Golf bag & cart, $30. (250)756-2653

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. ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior RooďŹ ng, 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.

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

Richard 250-729-7809

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.

ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 ATTRACTIVE 9 drawer dresser with mirror, solid light blonde wood, $75. Cozy couch, 3 yrs old, 3 cushions, suede like, $50. Book case, 47â&#x20AC;?x67â&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kenmoreâ&#x20AC;?, up right freezer. Antiques, garden furniture, art, rugs. Many interesting items. Dealers welcome! Call (250)748-2334. 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.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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

COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;over height doors, ofďŹ ce, 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!

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

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

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

QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998.

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SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.

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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QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

WE BUY HOUSES 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

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 LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289

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18â&#x20AC;? BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12â&#x20AC;? Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.

LEATHER RECLINER, $200; Scandinavian swivel chair & ottoman, $100; comp. workcenter, $100; LeeValley Worktable (new $1,000) $300; Ultramatic bed, dbl long, $250; Bdrm suite $200; bath lift (new $1,300) $600. (250)258-0829 LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost $1500), high quality vinyl, asking $800. 1 (250)748-7388

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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

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

PARKSVILLE: 3 Bdrm, recently renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

JVC 48â&#x20AC;? projection colour TV (grey), ďŹ&#x201A;oor model, 6 yrs old, great picture and colour, $200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.

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STRAIGHT RAIL stair-lift, $2,000. Paid $5,500 3 years ago. In excellent shape. For details please call 250-3378328.

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

RENTALS 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.

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APARTMENT/CONDO 2BDRM SPACIOUS, ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor suite in seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 405 - 555 FRANKLYN- 1 bdrm, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 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

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RENTALS

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SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm +den, 5 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, free high speed wi-ďŹ . N/P N/S. $850. 250-754-2207 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.

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 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. 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 NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861. WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. Wired for internet. Avail Oct 1. $880/mo. 250-591-8414.

NANAIMO, 30 Cavan St., 4th ďŹ&#x201A;oor, elevator, view, 5 new appls, granite tops, all hdwd ďŹ&#x201A;oors, totally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 ďŹ&#x201A;ooring & carpets. Avail Oct 1. NS/NP, no drugs. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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. HAREWOOD Duplex, 2bdrm, W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Quiet tenants. $800. Hydro & utils incl. (250)753-1657 Avail. Oct 1st. QUARTERWAY AREA, quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yard, storage, NS/NP. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $1100 mo. Avail Oct. 1st. Call 250-758-9548.

SUITES, UPPER 2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DEPARTURE BAY, large, bright 3 bdrm, close to shopping & bus, 2 appls, laundry, prkg, $995 mo incls utils. 250729-9278 or 250-668-3274. NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $720. incl. 250-753-9365

TOWNHOUSES 1125 BEAUFORT Crescent- 2 bdrms, $825. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #54 - 507 9TH Street- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $950 + utils. 250-713-1025.

HOMES FOR RENT 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.

ROOMS FOR RENT 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.

TRANSPORTATION

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

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, clean inside & out. $2,995. 1 (250)751-0645 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

2007 PONTIAC G6 GT Hardtop Convertible. Senior owned, 55,000kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, extended warranty to Mar. 2014, $14,000 OBO 250-334-2971 / 250-339-0215

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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

1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977

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2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG, 97,000 km, 5 spd. 10 Moâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left on lease. Take over @ 325/mo. First month free and all transfer fees. 250-210-1788

2010 BUICK ENCLAVE, white opal ebony leather, heated & cooled front seats. 19â&#x20AC;? x 7.5â&#x20AC;? chrome, 7 passenger, navigation & entertainment panorama roof. 51,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $41,000 Call 250-594-0012

1994 CHEV truck, 4x4, very clean, low mileage (88,000 km), 1 owner. $5000 obo. Call (250)752-2539.

2004 GMC SIERRA, silver grey, ext cab. 4x4, fully loaded, trailer tow pkg. Canopy, box liner, 92,000 km. Ex cond, very clean, no accidents. $16,900. 250-287-2607. 89 FORD F350, 4 dr, long box 1 ton, 460 auto, well maintained, good for hauling & towing. $1000. obo. 250-951-0855

MARINE 1988 DODGE 3/4 ton and Camper, 2WD with 8 ft 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Slumber Queen. Both in excellent condition. 250-287-8261

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2011 FORD Focus SE $14,900. A/C, heated seats, Bluetooth, remote keyless entry, 32 000 km, full warranties, & more! Call (250) 756-0502.

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2000 DAMON Intruder Motorhome. 36ft, 64,000km, v-10 Ford, HW & tile ďŹ&#x201A;oors, propane heater, 2-slide outs, back up camera, tv. Mint cond., $35,500 obo. (250)758-5710

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Raiders win as Sun miss their chance I V.I. DEFEATS rival Okanagan by 32-30 score. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The V.I. Raiders won again as the Okanagan Sun missed another chance. Saturday’s B.C. Football Conference rivalry game at Caledonia Park ended in a 32-30 win for the Raiders after the Sun missed a 37-yard field goal attempt in the closing seconds. “It was an ugly win, but it was a great win, it was a tough win,” said Matthew (Snoop) Blokker, coach of the Raiders. The Sun led much of the way, but V.I. kicker Mark Mueller hit a 39-yard field goal with a little over two minutes left to give his team a two-point lead. The Sun were able to get into field goal range themselves, but the kick sailed wide right. It was the second time this season that the Sun have missed a potential game-winning kick at Caledonia Park. “Okie, whenever they come out, they always bring their A game, it’s always a tough game,” said Mueller. “When we came out after half, we brought our A game, we brought it to them and we came out with a win.” The Raiders scored just one touchdown in the first half, as Dustin Pedersen stretched out to haul in

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V.I. Raiders linebacker Taylor Saine, left, and defensive back Tremaine Apperley try together to tackle Okanagan Sun slotback Bobby Davis during Saturday’s Canadian Junior Football League game at Caledonia Park.

a 16-yard reception from Jordan Yantz. The Sun took a 21-12 lead into halftime, but the Raiders ratcheted up their game in the third quarter. Yantz was able to punch in a one-yard TD, then the QB led a drive in which he went over the 10,000 career passing yards mark. On his very

next throw after reaching the milestone, he found a leaping Mike Schaper for a 27-yard touchdown. Sun coach Gavin Lake was disappointed to lose, but considered the loss to be a solid performance. “We knew we were going to be in a dogfight,” said Lake. “Our defence kept us in it and our offence

made some clutch plays at the right time and we got a key drive at the end, we got some yards, we got some range and our kicker got underneath it.” GRID BITS … Yantz finished 22-for-35 for 321 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Pedersen made eight

catches for 124 yards and Schaper had eight catches for 104 yards. Defensively, Dylan Chapdelaine had eight solo tackles and four assisted tackles and Erling Skuggedal had four pass knockdowns … The Raiders’ next game is Saturday (Oct. 6) when it visits the Langley Rams. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Clippers win main event, then lose two BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Clippers won the weekend’s main event, but came out on the wrong end of their next two games. The Clips (4-3) played three games in three days in B.C. Hockey League action. They defeated Bill Bestwick’s Victoria Grizzlies 4-2 on Friday night at Frank Crane Arena, lost 5-2 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on the road Saturday, then lost by another 5-2 score to the Coquitlam Express on Sunday back at Frank Crane. Friday’s big game attracted 1,523 fans, enough that some were still waiting to buy tickets as the former Clippers coach Bestwick was welcomed back over the public address system. “I was hopeful that it would be respectful and I think it was,” he said. The game itself was choppy due to a lot of penalties. Spencer Turcotte scored two and a half minutes in on his very first shift with the Nanaimo Clippers, and after the Grizzlies tied it with four minutes left in the period, Kyle Kramer scored on a breakaway. ◆ See ‘TEAM’ /27

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TTeam gets away from game plan ◆ From /26 The Grizzlies’ Leo Fitzgerald, a former Clipper, scored on a one-timer to tie the game going into the third period. “We did a nice job of getting the puck down deep and working the puck down low in their end, which is what we wanted to do against t h e m , ” s a i d M i ke Vandekamp, Clippers coach. Nanaimo star ted the third period on the power play with a fresh sheet of ice, and Kramer scored on a point shot through traffic. “That seemed to set us back on our heels a bit and … that gave Nanaimo some momentum,” Bestwick said.

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The Clippers’ Brendan Taylor got a drop pass on an odd-man rush and scored an insurance goal. Shots ended up 33-33, with Jayson Argue earning the win. The next day’s game got away from the Clippers right away, with Alber ni scoring three goals in the first six minutes. Greg Fraser and Michael McNicholas scored for Nanaimo. On Sunday it was Josh Bryan and Trevor Fitzgerald with the goals. GAME ON … The Clippers’ next game is Sunday (Oct. 7), when they host the Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 3 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

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