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Nanaimo Mounties say they didn’t do it and are searching for three men involved in an assault Tuesday. The incident happened behind the Windward Pub in Nanaimo’s hospital district at about 4:30 p.m. where two men were seen beating another man. “While the assault was taking place people came out and witnessed this and overheard the two suspect males saying that they were undercover police officers,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “They were not police officers.” Witnesses spoke with the suspects and told police the victim appeared to have been roughed up, had scratches and his shirt was torn and hanging from his body. The victim and suspects were last seen walking toward the front of Beaufort Centre on Boundary Crescent and were gone by the time police arrived. No one saw a vehicle. “They actually escorted the victim away, so we are extremely concerned about the safety of the person who was being assaulted and we need to identify who these two individuals are,” said O’Brien. “This is not good.” One suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 25 to 30 years old, 5’6” tall, 170 pounds with short, brown hair and was wearing a black hoodie with a white logo and black pants. ◆ See ‘POLICE’ /6

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Quarantine lifted at SPCA shelter BY NIOMI PEARSON THE NEWS BULLETIN

It has been six weeks of gruelling and costly security protocol since an outbreak of ringworm forced Nanaimo and District SPCA to close its doors, but the shelter is now open and ready for adoptions. “It’s been a real struggle. It’s been exhausting for the staff, it’s been exhausting for the animals,” said Leon Davis, branch manager. “They’ve been locked up in cages for

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six weeks, they’ve gone through a lot, but they’ve recovered.” The ringworm was discovered in late August and has been pinpointed to a litter of kittens abandoned at the shelter. To contain the outbreak, SPCA staff quarantined the animals into individual cages, cleansing them twice a week with a lime/sulphur solution, and taking culture samples once a week. Now that the tests have been coming back negative, the SPCA can to resume opera-

tions and adoptions, and the volunteer programs are up and running as well. However, the shelter is currently not accepting new animals until further notice. The outbreak set the branch back approximately $10,000 in lost adoption revenue, and a further $6,000 in medical treatment costs. “We’re hoping that people will come in and adopt. We have a lot of cats,” said Davis. ◆ See ‘PUBLIC’ /4

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Malahat accident victims identified The B.C Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of three women who died Sunday when their SUV collided with a pickup truck on the Malahat Drive Sunday. The three women, all from Nanaimo, are Pheat Top, 30, Diane Muriel Lacasca Bocacao, 19, and Gene Kloie Resu Jamisola, 16. The women, along with one man, 20, and a girl, six, were travelling southbound on Highway 1 near the intersection of Whittaker Road at about 11:25 a.m. when the Honda SUV car they were riding in collided with a northbound Chevrolet pickup. All three women died at the crash scene. The male passenger was rushed by ambulance to Victoria General Hospital. The six-year-old girl and one passenger from the pickup were airlifted to hospital in Victoria. They remain in hospital. The driver and a second passenger of the truck were also injured. The coroners service and RCMP Traffic Services are continuing the investigation into the collision. The families of the deceased have been notified of the deaths and, on behalf of the families, the B.C. Coroners Service has asked that the media respect the families’ privacy.

TOP ECONOMIST speaks at VIEA annual summit. BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Uncertainty, as well as an unfamiliar process of repairing policy in other markets, remain the largest obstacles to the recovery of a delicate global economy, said Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of Canada. Carney was the keynote speaker Monday at the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s annual summit. He spoke before more than 500 Island civic, business, and First Nation leaders at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on the recovery of the world’s economy. The interconnectedness of the global economy, said Carney, is both a blessing and a curse in a fragile economic climate. “To the benefit of billions of people, goods, capital and ideas flow across the border as never before,” said Carney. “Unfortunately, so too does angst.” While Canadian economic policy remains sound, external variables like the existential crisis of the euro, slowing economic growth in China, and an uncertain approach by the U.S. to its ailing economy have created strong headwinds for Canada. “There is a synchronous slowdown underway in the global economy. This past weekend in Tokyo, when the International Monetary Fund marked down

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its growth forecast, no region or major economy was spared,” he said. “Further, the IMF warned that the downside risks have risen.” Despite that, Carney added that while Canada’s economy is being negatively affected by global uncertainty, confidence here remains strong, and the Bank of Canada considers other markets to set its own monetary policy to provide as much certainty as possible for Canadians. “While we obviously cannot determine events over which we have no control, we can be transparent about what we expect and how we would react to different

scenarios,” he said, noting that Canada’s monetary policy is clear and credible, and that our financial system has proven to be the most credible in the world during the global recession. “The Bank will take whatever action is appropriate to achieve the two per cent Consumer Price Index inflation target over the medium term. That certainty is our contribution to ensuring that Canadians can invest and plan with confidence.” Sasha Angus, CEO of the Nanaimo Economic Corporation, expressed concern over the high Canadian dollar and its effect on local tourism. Carney replied by

stating that while a strong dollar does result in economic headwinds for sectors like tourism and manufacturing, those are consequences to a well-functioning financial system compared to others around the world. Ron Cantelon, Parksville Liberal MLA, asked Carney if he saw improvement in the future of the forest industry in B.C. “The U.S. housing market has to stabilize first,” said Carney. Canada’s housing market, Carney said, has become stretched and will not likely be as strong as an economic driver as it has been in recent years. He noted a strong dollar helps Canadian businesses and industry import equipment and tools at a lesser cost. Two weeks ago, Nanaimo city council gave approval for city staff to purchase a new $606,000 fire engine from a Wisconsinbased company largely because of a strong dollar, which helped the city save more than $10,000 alone on the exchange rate. He also noted that with government economic stimulus programs largely coming to an end, the Bank of Canada has implemented policy to provide incentives and certainty for Canadian business and industry to spend instead of sitting on a large cash flow, which provides little upside because of low interest rates. Carney added that one thing Canadian businesses can rely on is a strong financial system if times once again get rough. “We will continue to invest in our greatest resource, which is our people,” he said. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Nanaimo school district hosts Gay-Straight Alliance conference at Dover Bay there is an outreach for kids who need that in their school to be safe.” He is expecting 50-60 participants – most Nanaimo schools are sending students and staff, the district parent advisory council is sending representatives, and people are coming from elsewhere on the Island, including Victoria, Cowichan, Port Alberni and Campbell River. The conference is free and open to anyone who feels the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning population needs to be supported. The keynote speaker is Jen Sung, youth

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The Gabriola Island Trust is examining and updating regulations for building on steep slopes and in riparian areas. The Trust has created two reports on the issue that could eventually lead to the creation of updated bylaws. Sheila Malcolmson, chairwoman of the Islands Trust Council and a trustee on the Gabriola Island Trust, said Gabriola Island has had development permit areas for watershed protection and steep slopes for years. However, since that time the mapping technology has advanced and allows for a precise look at the areas. “It’s a total different area in terms of the level of precision in identifying what we want to protect in terms of fish habitat or steep slopes,” she said. The steep slope mapping was done in the late 1970s, but with more precise mapping of areas now available, the Gabriola Trust has been updating and correcting information. Malcolmson said there is also “more awareness about the local government’s responsibilities, and the legal implications if the governments grant development permits on a steep slope and there is a slide. She said if someone receives a building development permit, builds a home on an unstable slope and the house slides down the hill, it’s a “very serious responsibility”. “All governments are in a heightened awareness about the potential loss of life,” she said. The aim is to make it clearer for landowners about their responsibilities and the process for removing trees or vegetation from their property. It also attempts to identify hazards to help protect developers who are contemplating building on steep slopes. Malcolmson said the responsibility of wetland and riparian protection was downloaded to local governments about five years ago. The riparian development permit area focuses on protecting fish habitat and clarifying what a riparian area is. It can be confusing to people because sometimes habitat isn’t confined to where the fish live. Many streams don’t run all year round and rise and fall due to rainfall and other factors, but there are still rules governing develop-

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ment in those areas. Malcolmson said the Gabriola Island Trust decided to work on both processes to save time. Eventually it will create a bylaw based on community feedback and the reports. The development permit for riparian areas and steep slopes draft reports are available at http://gabrioladpas.com. More information on the development permit areas, such as brochures and factsheets, is also available at www. islandstrust.bc.ca by pressing the Gabriola Island link. The local trust committee is seeking feedback on the drafts. To comment please call Gabriola Islands Trust planner Chloe Fox at 250-247-2203 or e-mail cfox@islandtrust.bc.ca.

The gun charge trial for a man involved in a shootout on Wilgress Road in May 2010 has been postponed. Simon Phillip Dockerill is charged with possession of a restricted firearm. He was initially charged with murder following the shooting which killed John Charles Borden, 47, and injured Dockerill and another man.

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Right on CUE Brennan Hagen, from Campbell River, left, discusses post secondary education options with Waterloo University representative Amelia Burton. Hagen was one of more than 1,000 Grade 11 and 12 students bused from Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Courtenay, Comox and Campbell River to meet with representatives from 39 Canadian universities at the Canadian University Event hosted at Dover Bay Secondary School Wednesday morning. CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Council saddles up for tour BY BETH HENDRY-YIM THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Equestrian Association saddled up with a posse of young riders and handlers to show city officials the importance of its multipurpose facilities at Beban Park. Mayor John Ruttan, and council members were invited by the association to attend an informal meeting and officiate at a medal ceremony and donation. In addition to the mayor, councillors Jim Kipp, Fred Pattje and Diana Johnstone attended. With a 30-year history of providing space and accommodation for riders and horse enthusiasts, the NEA has had little contact with city officials. However, with the upcoming Beban Park Master Plan review, president Lesley Coultish and executive wanted to ensure council heard their voice. “We’ve been silent partners with Beban Park,” said Coultish. “We felt it was time to make ourselves known.” According to Coultish, the NEA is a financially stable, self-sufficient association with 35 members. It leases and manages property at Beban Park that includes Ring 2-4, the Agriplex Barn and two neighbouring long barns as well as the stalls. “ We m a i n t a i n t h e grounds and facilities as best we can,” she said. “The ring surface

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was recently upgraded, improved drainage was added around the Agriplex Barn and we put in better washrooms.” Though the VIEX rents the grounds during the exhibition, Coultish was clear that they were separate entities and took great care with safety and maintenance issues on their section. Kipp, concerned about mobility and usage, suggested that NEA continue to dialogue with council and parks, recreation and culture. “We’ve heard plenty from the VIEX, they understand how to lobby. Letting us know who you

are and what you expect is a good thing,” said Kipp. But awareness isn’t all the association were h o p i n g fo r. T h o u g h financially autonomous, Coultish said her members and the other organizations they serve want a commitment and assurance the facility will be available for future use and events. Pattje, interested in balancing the needs of all Nanaimo residents, questioned Coultish about the number of members the association served. But that isn’t an easy question to answer. Not only do the members of

the NEA use the grounds, but they are also rented and maintained for the Pumpkin Fest, Nanaimo Toy Run, 4H Test Days, the VIEX, six- to eight-horse shows a year, the RCMP Musical Ride, weekly agility groups, Nanaimo Kennel Club events and in the past year, regional and national dog agility trials. It’s hard to sum up all those numbers, said Coultish. “More than 400 individuals use the facilities on a regular basis,” she said. “But that doesn’t include the support people and spectators.” Before the meeting closed and the council members toured the property, Ruttan emphasized council’s responsibility to taxpayers and the need to ensure the public get the best bang for their buck. “We get pressure from different groups so we always need to find a balance,” he said. “Having this meeting was overdue. Now you’re on our radar screen.” With their current lease up for renewal soon, the association feels it’s vital to be involved in discussions about the future of Beban Park. “We’ve successfully managed these facilities for 30 years,” Coultish said. “We want to continue to offer them to our community and promise in future to make ourselves heard.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com

Boys playing hookey tie up RCMP services for several hours BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Two brothers who didn’t show up for school triggered an investigation that tied up police for several hours Oct. 11. Police were alerted by the boys’ father shortly after 9 a.m. when he received a call they had not turned up at Rutherford Elementary School for classes. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said the boys, seven and nine, regularly walked to school. Because it was out of character for them to not show up for classes, Mounties pulled in their school liaison officers and several other members to start the search, which involved backtracking the boys’ route from their home on Ventura Drive. “We searched the house thoroughly, that’s the first thing, because kids are often hiding in the house,” O’Brien said. “Then we just extended our search.” Police checked properties around the neighbourhood, canvassed neighbours, searched the school grounds, checked with other relatives, investigated the family’s history and any family issues. “No, there were no issues,” O’Brien said. “Then we talked to a person who said he saw

the kids walking across the intersection towards Rutherford at 8:25, so we thought, ‘This isn’t good.’” Given the possibility the boys could have been abducted, police started checking B.C. Ferries, taxis and public transit. “We were trying to get any information we could get and were just pulling our hair,” O’Brien said. The boys were found about 1 p.m. by Const. Andrew Allen who was still on the scene with his police service dog when he happened to come across them in some bushes. “They were playing fort,” O’Brien said. “They thought it was a big joke. Their dad doesn’t think it’s a joke and he’s going to have a sit-down discussion with them. I don’t know if they knew the police were searching for them or not.” In all, seven police officers were tied up for almost five hours tracking the boys down, but O’Brien said police can’t take any chances these days. “In this day and age the panic buttons are pushed pretty quick,” O’Brien said. “We just don’t have that benefit of the doubt where we can say, ‘Oh, you know what, they’ll show up.’ We can’t do that anymore.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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No easy task to curb bullying The Amanda Todd story has received tremendous public and media attention. It’s good that the issue of bullying, in particular cyber-bullying, has again captured many people’s attention, because it is a pervasive one. It’s not confined to children and teens, as much of the storyline in the media seems to indicate. There are many instances of bullying on various important stages. It happens in Parliament, in the provincial legislature, at many council tables and at many workplaces. Hostile, insulting and demeaning behaviour is a way of life for many people, and there are thousands of victims. Cyber-bullying has become especially pervasive with the rise of the Internet. Young people in particular don’t seem to fully understand how the words and photos they post go viral and cause damage on a much greater scale than in earlier generations. There are no simple answers. The Internet isn’t going away. While bullying curricula is now standard at schools, bullying behaviour is best dealt with at home. From the time children are small, parents need to model good behaviour toward them through in words and actions. They need to show that it is unacceptable to call people names, make fun of their looks and post rude comments about them online. Parents also need to offer unconditional love and acceptance to their children. Those who are bullied need to have immediate and ongoing support. This is hard to come by in schools, where bullies often engage in such behaviours to become popular. It’s difficult to stand up to bullies in schools – even with support from principals and teachers. Leadership on many fronts is needed to help curb the problem. 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

Fantasies won’t keep ferries afloat It was a sunny Thanksgiving ning vessels a third full or less. This comes as “consultation” weekend when I took my first begins with smaller ferry comall-transit trip from Victoria to Vancouver for a B.C. Lions football munities on where and when these game. sailings will be cut. And it follows the first major Despite all the doomsaying about people shunning ferries because price-cap decision by the of some media-determined “tipnewly empowered B.C. Ferry Commissioner, Gord Macatee. He ping point” in fares, you wouldn’t have guessed it that weekend. now can determine service levels Articulated buses as well as fares, which are permitted to rise were jammed coming B.C. about four per cent in and going from the VIEWS each of the next three Tsawwassen terminal years. to the Canada Line. Tom Fletcher Returning to The NDP’s ferry Black Press critic, North Coast Vancouver Island on MLA Garry Coons, has Sunday, I was struck by the crowds, and the low also decided to transicost: SkyTrain, express tion to his government pensions next year. But bus, walk-on passenger fare and express bus to before he sails away, he Victoria totalled about has doubled his repertoire of outraged sound $20. This explains the bites to two. surge in walk-on traffic. B.C. Ferries issued bulletins Along with every coffee-shop know-it-all on the coast, Coons advising first that Tsawwassen’s parking lot and then Swartz Bay’s perpetually reminds us that ferries are “part of our highway syswere full. The Tsawwassen First tem.” He remains convinced that Nation’s shuttle parking next door this financially illiterate cliché was overflowing, with cars tucked into every level space. And even somehow deals with the fact that even a subsidy approaching $200 with hourly sailings, the major million this year can’t keep all route had plenty of vehicle traffic, those boats afloat forever. with all available vessels running. Now the long, late summer A family of four on a long is gone, and the political thedriving trip faces similar price atre resumes. Transportation increases, when you factor in tolls, Minister Mary Polak picked insurance, food and other costs up where the retiring Blair beyond the fuel tank. But for some Lekstrom left off, reminding reason the government is suppeople that B.C. Ferries is going posed to provide special relief to to deal with rising costs primarthose who choose the most inacily by ceasing the practice of run- cessible places to live.

Coons’ latest tack is that B.C. Ferries has lost its way, trying to be a fancy cruise ship service instead of giving people basic transportation at an affordable price. That would be terrible if it were true. But those amenities on newer vessels are there because they make money, utilizing staff who have to be on board anyway. As everyone but the NDP seems to grasp, the big costs are fuel, maintenance, and minimum crew levels to meet federal regulations, regardless of passenger revenue. I was reminded on the last busy weekend of the year that the new Coastal-class ferries kept vehicle capacity the same while increasing passenger space. This choice anticipated today’s travel reality nearly a decade ago. Good thing somebody was able to understand ferries as a business, as opposed to a welfare program for the reclusive and the rich. B.C. Ferries has already cut sailings on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route. As described in an earlier column, this needlessly long run is the biggest boondoggle in B.C. Ferries history, a Dave Barrett-era payoff to the union that continues today. Changes will now come to other routes that minimize shifts and overtime, rather than inflating them. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Dream of passenger rail not viable To the Editor, Re: ICF asks taxpayers for $3.2M to fix train, bridges, trestles, Oct. 13. This never-ending pit for taxpayer dollars called the Island Corridor Foundation suggests that only another $3.2 million is required. That is above the $15 million that the taxpayers have already committed to spend through the provincial and federal grants. And there is still no guarantee that any of this is fiscally viable. Where is the money going to come from to operate the trains and maintain the infrastruc-

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There has been no commitment by any company to move people or freight along the island’s rail system, says letter writer.

ture? Via Rail has made no commitment to operate the commuter train. No log-

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ing needs. In fact, except for the odd freight carried north, there is no traffic on the railway even though freight is allowed to use it. If this was a complete government project, it would be called a boondoggle. Spending millions of dollars so a few construction companies can make money with no regard for the long-term viability of the project would be a crime. Passenger rail transportation with the exception of densely populated areas is just not viable. J. Sharpe Nanaimo

To the Editor, Re: Homeless week raises awareness, Oct. 11. In response to a few opinion letters in the past month regarding the homeless, food banks and cold weather shelters; everyone would probably agree that many poor people would prefer to help themselves. But the community comes up with solutions such as increasing welfare, creating temporary shelters and providing food banks. These services are great but on the other hand do not morally boost those people who are put in a position of begging. How do we help those people who are on welfare or social services who want to help themselves? Many poor people feel the need to volunteer their labour to repay society as a morally and correct idea. On the other hand, volunteering their time and labour does not add money to their income. Volunteering is proof that these poor people have the ability to work. Everyone would probably agree that a person’s time has value. And every business owner would agree that people need to perform tasks in order to validate their worth. Our government rules that nobody is allowed to be paid less than minimum wage. Minimum wage is a discrimination against poor people who are disabled for qualifying reasons. There are examples of poor people who are elderly, mentally ill or challenged or physically disabled are not being hired due to performance. This leaves a population of continuous welfare recipients who could be working if business owners could qualify disabled workers with a per-hour value. A person on welfare gets the equivalent of approximately $4 per hour if you do the working man’s math. If you subtract that $4 from the current minimum wage of $10.25 the difference is $6.25. If the government were to continue to support the $4 welfare plus allow business owners to employ disabled workers at $6.25 per hour, we would see some results. We would see less people looking for additional help if we were to allow the poor people to qualify their time. Everyone deserves to paid money for their time. Turn the word volunteer into assisted employment. Putting food banks and cold weather shelters in select religious venues does not treat everyone with equality. It could be viewed as discrimination if another church applies for similar financial support from the City of Nanaimo. You either give every church the same or have a written agreement with them all prior to gifting. Matt James Nanaimo

Readers respond: Feedback on news items Pioneer purchase was waste of cash To the Editor, Re: Pioneer Forest advocates threaten legal action, Oct. 11. I agree with Jamie Brennan, Nanaimo school board chairman – students in the school district are important. So why did the district purchase property for $800,000 for a future school at the Pioneer Park forested site in 1997 when everyone in the area knew it wasn’t needed? I am sure the students of that day could certainly have benefited from the $800,000 at the time. It has taken the district 15 years to admit that a school wasn’t required in that area. It should invest in the students rather than property speculation which is all that the purchase of the Pioneer Forest property has proven to be. Liz Byers Nanaimo

Licensing standard needed on scooters To the Editor, Re: Scooters an accidentin-waiting, Letters, Oct. 9.

I use a mobility scooter and totally agree with the sender of this letter. There are far too many individuals out there using scooters as their source of transportation and unfortunately, do not know how to use them on the roads. I have seen them downtown on Nicol Street and Terminal Avenue riding in the road, seemingly unaware of the traffic around them. They seem to forget that scooters are not motor vehicles and therefore, should not be on the road. There are plenty of sidewalks or other pathways. There are places in town where there is little or no access for scooters, and not all the sidewalks are ramped for scooters or wheelchairs. So, the city has some work to do to make getting around Nanaimo a little easier for the disabled. However, that does not excuse those scooter riders who seem to think it is their right to ride on the road. There are trailways such as the E&N Trail and the

Parkway Trail to ride on and still get around the city. So, please, stay off the roads for your safety and that of others. Maybe it’s about time for some level of government to take notice of what is going on and come up with some way of monitoring this problem. Some sort of licensing program or standards tests as any other driver. I have been riding scooters for more than seven years and for the first time, I had to have an occupational therapist assess me before I could get a new scooter. This is not the worst idea I’ve seen. Fred Carson Nanaimo

Prime platform no place for voice To the Editor, Re: Perspective needed on Arctic melt, Opinion, Oct. 9. A quote from Wikipedia: According to the ICSC website, “Since its formation in 2007, ICSC has been funded and supported exclusively by private individuals... We have never received

financial support from corporations, foundations or government.” Yet ICSC received $45,000 from the Heartland Institute in 2007, according to Heartland’s Form 990 for that year. They “protest too loud.” The Heartland Institute, if you carry on with research on funding, is funded by and dedicated to furthering the agenda of major industry, in particular oil. While I appreciate that you also print David Suzuki’s columns, they are not featured on the doubtless much-read editorial page. I must wonder at your featuring climate science denial in this manner. Please, the jury is no longer out, anthropogenic climate change is real. And there is most certainly scientific consensus about that, whatever Ball and other fossil fuel industry mouthpieces may say. Please do not give them such a prominent platform, they have enough and should have none at all. Ernie Tomlinson via e-mail

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MP sees Iran as threat So good Nanoose Bay resident Gary Peterson says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to go into orbit after testing the Zero Gravity recliner at the Nanaimo Fall Home Expo, Sunday at Beban Park. The recliner, sold by J. Massage Tools, does a full body scan before massaging the areas needing relaxing.

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A Richmond-based airline is marking five years of flying the friendly skies carbon-neutral. Harbour Air became the first airline in North America to go completely carbon neutral in both flight services and corporate operations in 2007. Employees came up with the idea, and the now corporate policy keeps the environment at the forefront for everyone in the company, said Meredith Moll, company vice-president of marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We faced some resistance when we first started the program, but people are recognizing that we are

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Fresh back from a week-long visit to Israel as past chairman of the Canada/Israel Parliamentary group, Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney said he sees Iran as a serious danger to peace in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very, very serious threat,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the world seems unable or unwilling to deal with it.â&#x20AC;? Lunney left for the Middle East on Sept. 29 to join a gathering of world parliamentarians organized by the Israel Allies Foundation. The meeting was called to discuss the challenges facing Israel, including resettlement of refugees and threats from Iran. Lunney said Canada has stood out in its stalwart support of Israel, noting the closing of the Iranian embassy on Sept. 7 showed how seriously the Canadian government takes the Iranian situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a number of reasons for this,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belligerence and persistence in pursuing a nuclear weapons program in spite of UN sanctions. Calling for the annihilation of a member state of the UN is just not on.â&#x20AC;? As well, he said there are no

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assurances the Iranians are willing to honour the terms of the convention to protect diplomats on their turf. The question, Lunney said, remains about how the world community will deal with the situation, likening it to what happened in Iraq in 1981. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was in the late 1970s that Israel was appealing to the world to pay attention to what Saddam was doing with his nuclear program and the world seemed occupied with other concerns,â&#x20AC;? Lunney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1981 Israel took out those reactors.â&#x20AC;? Lunney noted that during the first Iraq War a total of 39 Scud missiles landed in Israel and

while they did limited damage, it would have been a very different story if even one of those missiles had been armed with a nuclear warhead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So here we are again with Iran pursuing a nuclear program and threatening to destroy Israel,â&#x20AC;? he said. However, Lunney stressed that much care needs to be taken before any similar strike is carried out in Iran. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a high risk venture,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just because there was success in the past, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no certainty it would be successful now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look at whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening with Syria and Turkey, where we have a regional conflict with American troops moving into Jordan. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instability across the entire region and so any attack from either way has the potential to spread that instability.â&#x20AC;? Lunney said Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position has been to encourage other nations to take sanctions seriously, in order to put pressure on the Iranian regime.

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hen inspiration strikes, Alex Cuba lets his creative ideas flow. He ensures he records those thoughts or he risks losing them forever. “We need to capture those moments of truth,” said Cuba. “They don’t come back when they come like that. You need to stop whatever you are doing otherwise they go away.” Cuba said he hardly sits down to write a song. “I wait for the inspiration to come to me,” he said. He records the melodies or lyrics that flow into his mind on his iPhone. Before he purchased the phone he had to call home and leave a message on his answering machine. “I am a firm believer that it is a gift,” said Cuba about his ability to create music. He said by waiting for inspiration to strike he is able to deliver something that doesn’t get old and is something that is able to stand the test of time. Cuba’s music crosses and combines many different types of music and cultural boundaries. He is forging his own Latin soul genre. The artist has won two Juno awards, in 2006 and 2008, and a SOCAN award in 2009. He

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received a Latin Grammy Award in 2010 for best new artist and was nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award in the Best

Latin Pop Album category. “We are looking forward to seeing our Nanaimo fans. Come down for some Cuban

soul rock,” he said. “We always deliver an upbeat fun very diverse, musically speaking, show.”

Cuba will perform songs from his self-titled album and selections from previous work. The album features Cuba’s first-ever song in English, If You Give Me Love. It also includes Solo Tu, a midtempo rock ballad, and Tierra Colora, a samba-rock-surf-punk tune. Alex Cuba performs at the gala opening of the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre Wednesday (Oct. 24), 7:30 p.m. Guitarist Eric Harper opens for Alex Cuba during the gala. His latest song, Scorpion, is a tale about a scorpion’s nature from its point of view. It explores the self-destructive and reactive nature of the creature. He released his solo-debut album in 2010. Harper co-scored music for the film Inseparable, directed by Dayyan Eng and composed music for Waiting Alone and the short film Missing Pieces. For more information please go to www.ericharpermusic. com. Tickets are available at the door for $28 or in advance for $25 by calling 250-754-8550, online at www.porttheatre.com or at the Port Theatre ticket office, located at 125 Front St. TICKETS … win two tickets to see Alex Cuba enter online at www.nanaimobulletin.com, click on the contests link. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Cuba, with special guest Eric Harper, on Wednesday (Oct. 24). “It’s an awesome show. Alex is so cool. It’s a trio and these guys are smoking,” said Joel Spillette, promotions manager for the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre. Spillette said Nanaimo Entertainment will market the centre as a multi-

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Pianist plays symphony of brilliance BY ROSEMARY PHILLIPS

Pianist Sara Davis Buechner is known internationally and yet when asked to talk about music compares herself to a diner. “They have everything on the menu; pork chops one night, c h i c k e n a n o t h e r. Someone can call me up for Mozart but I can do chamber music, dances, film scores, silent films and Gershwin,” she said. “I have an eclectic taste, with lots of fun and variety.” Pierre Simard, artistic director for the Vancouver Island S y m p h o ny, c a l l e d B u e ch n e r u p fo r Beethoven. On Saturday, October 20 she will perform Piano Concerto No. 3 for B is for Brilliance. “I’m really looking forward to this concert,” she said. “I am honoured to have ‘B is for Brilliance’ attached to my name – but I can’t really put myself on a level with those fellows (the big B’s - Bach, Beethoven and Brahms).” With more than 100 concertos in her repertoire and performances around the globe and a reputation as a pianist to actively perform piano scores to silent movies, such as the restored BenHur performed at the Lincoln Center, Sara said she is up for the event. “It is in Beethoven’s third (Symphony No. 3) that he achieved the epitome of the great classical concerto. It was his middle period;

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he knew exactly who he was with style and personality,” said Buechner. “There is utter perfection to the form and material. I often come back to the third as my favourite Beethoven. When that

piece is over and I’ve finished playing there is such satisfaction and contentment.” While stand-up comedy would be Sara’s second choice for a career, she knew from early on she would be

a musician. “I was drawn to it when listening to the radio, and I touched the piano every chance I had,” she said. “For a lot of child prodigies that’s the way it is; born with gifts and talents. I had the good fortune of a wonderful teacher who helped me develop them.” The ex-New Yorker spent most of her younger life in the Big Apple and has been a Vancouverite since 2003. It was her passion for music that led her to Vancouver. “I studied at Juilliard and went to various competitions,” she said. “I have such an appetite for music; I love playing it, talking about it, and teaching it. I always had my eye on the West Coast and when the position came up to teach at UBC I jumped at it.” Buechner was adopted by the Han-

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Playoffs must be desperate times, because the Okanagan Sun have taken desperate measures. The V.I. Raiders’ rivals from Kelowna fired their head coach on Monday, just five days before the Sun travel to Caledonia Park to face the Raiders in the B.C. Football Conference semifinals on Saturday (Oct. 20). It adds some intrigue to what was already bound to be a good game. Even though the Sun (3-7) finished well back of the Raiders (9-0-1) in the standings, both games at Caledonia this season came down to a missed field goal in the final minute. Sun president Paul Carson will serve as interim coach after Gavin Lake’s firing. “I think their organization made a decision to have something for the team to rally around,” said Matthew (Snoop) Blokker, Raiders coach. “They’re going to be full of emotion and they’re going to be excited and feel it’s a new year, it’s a whole new thing and the guy that did all the wrong was their head coach and now he’s gone.” So the key for the Raiders will be to try to snuff the Sun’s spirits by taking an early lead. “Emotion is great but it doesn’t last long,” Blokker said. “We’ve got to execute play in and play out.” In other words, the Raiders see themselves as fine-tuning at this time of year, while the Sun have made a wholesale change. It’s two totally different playoff strategies colliding. “They’re going to be the same team, they’re still going to bring

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it,” said Ashton Galloway, Raiders tailback. “They’re going to have a lot of emotion coming off the firing of the head coach. We’re not too worried about that, we’re worried about the Raiders.” Nanaimo’s game this past weekend might have been its most well-rounded of the season, a 57-7 drubbing of the Westshore Rebels. “We’re finally getting it,” Galloway said. “Every phase of the game, defence, offence, special teams are all firing.” Tremaine Apperley, V.I. defensive back, said consistent play is even more critical in the playoffs, so it’s encouraging that the Raid-

ers are coming off a four-quarter effort. “Lots of people say playoffs is a new season and in a sense it is, but I like the fact that we are rolling with some good momentum,” Apperley said. The Raiders plan to work hard this week at the X’s and O’s, too. Blokker said his staff met immediately after Lake’s firing to discuss the development and what it might mean to Okie’s game plan. The Sun are led offensively by slotback Bobby Davis and defensively by rush end Steven Doege. Okanagan has also been effective forcing turnovers against V.I., something Nanaimo intends to

limit this Saturday. Both sides will have plenty of veteran savvy in their lineups, but V.I. has the edge in playoff experience. “We understand what it’s all about,” said Blokker. “I think the key to understanding playoffs is making sure that you realize … it’s no different than any other game. The prize at the end is a little bit bigger and means more, but you still have to break it down and still prepare and still play a football game.” GAME ON … The Raiders and Sun kick off Saturday at 1 p.m. at Caledonia Park. Tickets will be available at the gate. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Clippers riled up The Nanaimo Clippers skated through a little bit of earlyseason adversity, and handled it. Now the team will try to take something away from the experience. T h e c i t y ’s B . C . Hockey League team (6-4-0-1) earned a pair of solid wins Saturday and Sunday after getting blown out on home ice Friday. The difference, said Clippers forward Reid Sturos, was “a little fire in our belly” a f t e r c o a ch M i ke Vandekamp delivered a strong message in the locker room. “Coach riled us up…” Sturos said. “We’ve got to take it upon ourselves to get riled up and be ready to come out each night.” If they can do that, they can keep winning, because they feel they had the right game plan all along. “We knew what we had to do and nobody doubted what we had to do,” said Jayson Argue, Clippers goalie. ICE CHIPS … To read an expanded version of this article, visit www. nanaimobulletin.com/ sports/clippers … For another Clippers article, please see page B7 … The Clippers play the Chilliwack Chiefs on Friday (Oct. 19) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena, then host the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, also a 7 p.m. faceoff.

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“Coming into this season, we needed to start fresh, a clean slate from last season The first match of the sea- and look on to how we’re son seems a long way away going to build this team, and from a national champion- set new goals for this team,” ship, and all that hoopla, and said Leanna Gildersleeve, intensity and emotion. who was MVP of nationals. But it’s an important part Dani Smith, veteran setter, of the journey. said her team tries to keep The Vancouver Island Uni- in mind that this season is a versity Mariners women’s completely new one. volleyball team stepped back “We go back and reflect on on the court this the good things, but past weekend and SEASON continue staying in soundly whipped the moment and staythe Camosun Char- PREVIEW ing in the present,” gers to begin the she said. “Because it’s 2012-13 Pacific Westabout the process and ern Athletic Association sea- focusing on each individual son. component of it.” It’s going to be an interestSo the first few matches ing season for the M’s ladies. of the PacWest season are Most every VIU Nation part of that. The Mariners fan vividly remembers the said there were some nerves way last year ended, with a and shaky play in the first national championship cele- match against Camosun, bration right at centre court even though they won 25-18, of the VIU gymnasium. Win- 25-20, 25-21. The next night, ning it all, in their home they said, was better, with gym, is an impossible act for a similar scoreline of 25-20, the M’s women to follow. And 25-15, 25-23. that’s OK, they say. ◆ Continued /B3 THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Vancouver Island Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer teams close out the PacWest regular season this Saturday (Oct. 20) and Sunday with road games at UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University.

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VIU MARINERS win in five sets to improve to 1-1. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The VIU Mariners might have found a turning point in the season on the very first weekend. Vancouver Island University’s men’s volleyball team was tested right away in the 2012-13 Pacific Western Athletic Association season in matches Friday and Saturday in Victoria. After falling to the Camosun Chargers in three straight

games on Friday, the M’s men dropped the first game 25-11 on Saturday, about as lopsided as volleyball gets. Coach Abe Avender challenged his guys to find something in themselves. They did, coming back to win in five sets. “We found that groove a little bit and it was huge to have a character win two games into the season,” Avender said. Up-and-down play might be something to be expected from the Mariners early this season as they get to know each other on the court. There are 10 new faces on this year’s team, so it will take some time to jell.

“As a coach it’s fun to find out what works well and what doesn’t work well and find those game plans that this group will benefit from,” Avender said. The premier addition might be Diego Bustos, a rightside hitter from Tijuana, Mexico who joins the M’s after playing junior college v-ball in San Diego. “He’s going to be a moose this year,” said the coach. “He was our best player all weekend.” The Mariners will be led in the middle again by Lee Hamilton, the 6-foot-7 veteran, who makes for an imposing front with 6-foot-8 Kyle Duperron. Libero Marco Arnold has

impressed immediately as he takes on the starter’s role, and VIU has depth at setter with Adam Tishenko and Dillon Collett. Rookie leftsides Zach Grigg and Niall Cobbe will be contributors right away. “With this group and the level of skill we have, I think if we can jell and become a team, we could push for even a better season than last year,” said Avender. “It’s exciting. It’s a different group completely and it’s kind of like starting a journey.” GAME ON … The team travels to the Fraser Valley to take on Columbia Bible College on Friday (Oct. 19) and Saturday. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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New Clipper plays crunch time BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

Empty-net goals tend to be underrated. Perhaps it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take a high degree of difficulty for junior A hockey players to flip a puck into a yawning cage. But it does mean that just before that, they were on the ice in a key situation, protecting a one-goal lead in the last minute of the game. Greg Trichilo was wrapping up his very first weekend with the Nanaimo Clippers on Sunday, and there he was on the ice with 50 seconds left, tasked with helping the team hang on to a 3-2 lead over the toughest opponent in the B.C. Hockey League, the Penticton Vees. The Clippers got the puck out of their zone, Kyle Kramer got the puck to Trichilo, and the newcomer tallied the empty-netter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was excited that [coach Mike Vandekamp] would use me in a situation like that and he can trust me,â&#x20AC;? said Trichilo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was pretty cool and I was pretty happy to be out there. And to get my first goal here was pretty special.â&#x20AC;? He might not have been too familiar with the Clippersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; systems

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Barsby Blazers senior girls’ volleyball player Jessica Sparks sets the ball during a match against Campbell River Christian School on Saturday at the Cedar Community Secondary School gym.

Vancouver Island University’s men’s basketball players are having some fun as they continue to get better. The VIU Mariners played an alumni game Saturday at the VIU gym, defeating the alumni 89-68. “It’s something we want to make sure we do going forward is keep the alumni involved,” said Matt Kuzminski, VIU coach, before the game. “It gives the current players something to look up to because we’ve had some success in the past with this program.” It continued winning ways for VIU, as the M’s swept all three of their games the previous weekend on the mainland at the Capilano Blues’ tournament. The Mariners defeated the host Blues 68-47, beat St. Claire 87-57 and outscored the Seattle Blue Angels 98-70 to end off the tourney. “It was good results,” Kuzminski said. “We’re getting contributions from a lot of different guys and I think that will be a continuing theme. We have a fairly deep team.” Against Cap, VIU’s Tyler Olsen led the way with 12 points and 11 rebounds and Ryan Davidson added 10 points. Jon Bethell’s 17 points led the M’s against St. Claire, while Adam Connolly had 16 points and 11 rebounds in that game. Olsen scored 20 in the finale and Brandon Jones dropped in 17. The coach said none of the games were a complete 40-minute effort, but said as a whole the games were positive. “I’m seeing progress towards the identity we want to establish,” said Kuzminski. GAME ON … Next action for VIU men is Friday (Oct. 19) as they host Northwestern Indian College at the VIU gymnasium in a 7 p.m. tipoff … VIU’s women’s hoops team lost an exhibition game to Lewis & Clark College on Friday at the VIU gym, 79-45. The M’s women play tournament action in Victoria Friday and Saturday.

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Oct. 1-6 Monday doubles - Shawne Soles, 515 series, 197 game; Israel Roman, 555 series. Monday mixed - Donnie Bouchard, 631 series, 237 game; Sarah Ryan, 189 game. Wednesday 55-plus Eileen Chater, 544 series; Terry Moody, 601 series, 235 game. Nanaimo mixed - Lily Radelja, 620 series, 236 game; Keith Ranger, 653 series, 237 game. Harbour City seniors Aleda Spring, 524 series; Jim Spring, 572 series; Frank Drougel, 226 game. Nanaimo juniors - Emily Loewen, plus-87; Gregory Sorenson, plus-85.

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BY JIM ROBINSON hat was Volkswagen thinking? It was three years ago, right around this time, when Volkswagen launched the full-size Routan minivan. Competitors had already vacated the segment –if they didn’t see a future in minivans, why then did Volkswagen? VW Canada president and CEO, John White, said at that time, there was still, and remains today, a market for a vehicle that seats seven in comfort. And there is the cachet of being the only German maker in the minivan mix opening up a whole new market to plumb. And, of course, it fleshes out the showroom where Volkswagen has been having a pretty good time of it lately with the new Jetta flying out the doors and the Golf receiving just about every Canadian automotive accolade you can name. Volkswagen claims it invented the minivan with the Microbus in 1950 and even the first sliding panel door with the 1963 VW camper. And while VW has all kinds of mini- and midisized vans and buses in Europe, you don’t just slap on a North American set of bumpers and sell it here. You also need to offer vehicles that conform to North Ameri-

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The Volkswagen seven-seat Routan minivan is built on the same assembly line in Windsor, Ont. beside the Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. Styling cues take much from current VW products like the Tiguan.

cans’ tastes and expectations. The Routan is being built in Windsor, Ont. on the same line and using the same platform as the Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan. Also, partnering with Chrysler meant coming to market a lot sooner than trying to develop one in-house, not to mention being much cheaper. Essentially, the Routan is the Chrysler with crisper styling with the nose drawing heavily from the Tiguan compact crossover. The seats were made firmer as well as the suspension, in

other words, more like a Volkswagen. There are several minor changes, but what you see is what you get, which is essentially a Chrysler Town & Country which is not a bad thing. While the Americans get a choice of three engines, the Canadian Routan comes only with a Chrysler-sourced 4.0-litre, SOHC V6 putting out the same 251 horsepower as the T&C. In front-drive (all-wheeldrive not available) power goes through a six-speed electronic automatic transmission with sequential shift

mode. Fuel consumption is listed at 12.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.9L/100km on the highway. I drove a T&C Limited last year and I somehow think I was seated higher in the Routan. The forward view is commanding and, thankfully, the materials used on the dashboard did not cause a reflection on the huge windshield which is a major failing in many minivans of my experience, including the one I now own. The 4.0L has a lot of poke and the six speeds mesh so nicely that

there is always the right amount of power for conditions. When it came time to merge onto the super highway amid traffic hurtling along at 210km/h, I was thankful for the power of the engine to join in the fray. Each model has a large number of standard and optional features that cover five printed pages in the brouchure. While this is classified as a “small” minivan, it is anything but and will fill any standardsize garage. But when it comes to picking a seat, there won’t be any quibbling because there

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Downtown into Halloween spirit Nanaimo businesses are preparing to scare up some Halloween spirit during the Downtown Trick or Treat on Oct. 27. In addition to handing out treats to costumed kids, participating merchants sporting orange and black balloons outside their doors will also have their stores decorated for the occasion. The fun kicks off at 11 a.m. at Diana Krall Plaza, followed by trick-or-treating at noon. Even fido can get in on the action with a pet parade down Fitzwilliam Street at 11:30 a.m. and paw readings by pet clairvoyant ‘Yvonne’ at Lobelia’s Lair in the Old City Quarter from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald (Gerry) Kenneth Suddaby on October 5, 2012.

April 28, 1923 - Octobeer 10, 2012 It is with great sadness thhat wee bid farewell to our beloved Fredrick Willliam Barr. Predeceased by his parennts, Adam and Geneva Barr; his siblings, A Ada, E.J. (Red), Glenn and Gordonn, as well as brother-in-law, Peter Balon and sister-in-law, Sandra Broown. H He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Geerry; daughters, ht Glenda Gl d andd Ja Janice; i son, n, Ra Randy d (Tammy); (T ) as well ll as his hi preccious i grandchildren: Tyson, Connor,, Griffen G n and Makena; also sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Alpha, Margaaret, andd Shirley Barr, and Chuck, Allan and Sharon Brown, along witth num meroous nnieces and nephews. Fred was born in Caithnness, B BC, andd grew up with his family in the east Kootenays. He spent som me timee livving w with his grandparents in Jaffray, helpping out after his grandfather had a sstrooke. Fred had many fond memories of thhese early days. After the war started, his ffather, a WWl veteran, signed up aagain and came to Nanaimo as a Recruitting S Sergeant. The rest of the family mooved from Moyie to Chase River in 19941. In 1944, he enlisted in the army and served in England, coming homee in 11946. He took his leaves in Northhern Ireland, enjoying time with his faather’’s family there. His father had dieed in 1945, and after Fred’s discharge from the army, he supervised his brotherrs in renovating their home. He acquireed thhe nickname “The Colonel” at this tiime. In the late ‘50s, 50s, Fred started a bullddozingg and truckingg business withh his brother Gordon, which lasted a few w yeaars. After the partnership was dissolved Fred ran his own business for maany years. y He specialized in the bulldozing end, and was known for his attention too detail and doing good work. He w was a frequent volunteer on projects, hellping out with bulldozing, moving buildiings, trucking, and carpentry work. Hiss hobbby was work, and he was always reeady to lend a hand where it was needded, not expecting anything in return. He slowed down his business in the 80s, w when his daughter, Janice, took overr the dump truck. He was very proud of herr skills. Fred and Gerry were able to do some traveling, and they particulaarly eenjoyed many visits to the family ffarm “Tannybrake” in Northern Ireland.. Fred,, with some help, p, built their homee on Brannen Lake;; theyy moved therre in the early 90s. They had beef cattlee, andd Fred had a great deal to keep busy w with at “The Farm.” His grandchildren brought new light to his life. His neighbours beneﬁted from having a helpful neeighbbour with a bulldozer, as he lent a hhand with his machine. Fred had grown up in a musical hoome w with frequent celebrations, and he looved to have friends and family gatherred arround. He liked to play the piano and work on scrapbooks and photo albbums when he spent time in the house. Please join the family in commemooratinng Fred’s life on Saturday, October 220th at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Chuurch.. In lieu of ﬂowers, a donation to the St. Paul’s roof fund, or the charity of yourr choice, would be appreciated. Sandds ~ Nanaimo 2550-7553-2032

Born July 1933 Gerry was the 2nd of four children born to Mary and Harold Suddaby of Fort William, Ontario. At age 17 he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Penhold, Alberta. In November 1953 Gerry married Marlaine Lougheed back in Fort William. From there they moved to Yellowpoint, BC, where with his own two hands Gerry built what would become the family home for the next 54 years. In 1956 he began his 40 year career at Harmac until his retirement in 1996. Retirement allowed Gerry to spend his time doing what he loved the most; fishing the canal on Vida Del Mar, hunting and tinkering in his toy box. Gerry was predeceased by his father, mother and brother, Eddie. He is survived by his ever loving wife of 59 years, Marlaine; his sister, Nancy (Bert) of Winnipeg; brother, Raymond (Shirley) of Thunder Bay, Ontario; his daughters, Sandra (Alf), and Cindy; his grandchildren: Andrea, Sarah (Justin) and Kenny. Papa is also survived by his great grandson, Jake who he lovingly referred to as his little bugger. We all wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Kiwanis Lodge for their loving care of Gerry during his time there. We would also like to thank Dr. W. Colborne for his genuine care of Gerry over the last number of years. As Gerry was a parishioner at St. Phillips Anglican Church in Cedar since 1956, the family invites all friends to gather there at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 20th to celebrate Gerry’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Phillips in Cedar, 1797 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1L6.

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ADDISON, Shawn

October 1965 ~ October 3, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Dad, Shawn Addison at the young age of 46 He will be missed by so many family and friends. “You will be in our hearts forever. Love always Chris and Allan.” There will be a service held Saturday, October 20th, 4pm at First Memorial Chapel, 1720 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo, BC.

Cindy Lee Russo (nee Hamlyn) December 22, 1960 - October 13, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cindy on October 13th in the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Cindy is survived by her parents, Bob and Mae Hamlyn; brother, Chris (Peggy); sister, Lara (Ron); nephews, Jordan, Tristan and Spencer; niece, Abby (Marc); great nephew, Nathan; and special friend, Ed Malinski in San Diego. Her family would like to thank all the staff at Dufferin Place as well as the nurses, doctors and volunteers in the Palliative Care Unit for all their kindness and compassion. A family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation toward the Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.

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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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Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $335.000. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650. Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com 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.

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1976 TRIUMPH T26 Red Exterior. Tan leather interior. Collector plates. avail. New black soft top, tires, battery. $8000 in repts. Asking $10,300 O.B.O. 250-335-2331 1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977

S. NANAIMO, new 2 bdrm, W/D, F/S, D/W, microwave, cable, wiﬁ, heat incl’d, hydro extra, N/S, N/P, $995 mo. Avail Nov. 1. (250)755-5121. UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, DW, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail immed. Call Bob for appointment to view. 250-618-4775

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, clean inside & out. $2,995. 1 (250)751-0645

WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $860/mo. 250-591-8414.

SUITES, UPPER #21- 1158 Rocky Creek Rd- 1 bdrm. $950. Call Ardent Properties, Call (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2001 FORD Ranger XLT - Extended cab - 4.0 L Automatic, 4 doors, canopy. New brakes, shocks, tires, battery. 186,000 km $5500. 250-752-5203

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. 2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Km’s. Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037

MARINE 2008 LEXINGTON GTS 283 18,500 miles. Full body paint, three slides. Like new, $69,900. Phone:250-898-8718 or 250-702-2681

BRIGHT 2-BDRM, N. Nanaimo. 9’ ceilings, walk-out patio. Avail.now $950. 250-390-3980

HAMMOND BAY, ocean view, new 3 bdrm, main level, 1 bath, full kitchen, shared laundry, close to bus stop & Rutherford School. Avail now, $900 cable/internet incl, half hydro 250-667-0688 leave message.

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2006 MUSTANG GT Convertible, V8 auto, 69,000 km, all options, clean. Asking $18,000 obo. (250)338-7939.

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

BOATS 16FT. HEIRLOOM CANOE Clear Fiberglass over cedar strips. Cherry wood woven seats, C.W. & Decks Yoke. Never Been Used. Comes with accessories. Paid $4,000. Asking $3,400 obo. Must See! Ladysmith. 250-741-7782

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141. ESTATE SALE: Luxury Class A motorhome, 2001 FORETRAVEL 36 foot U320 with 1 slide. 454 Cummins with 6 speed Allison Transmission. $130,000. 250-714-9739 or 250-746-5695 or email skew67@hughes.net

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NORTH NANAIMO- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, upgraded, lrg fenced yrd, quiet neighourhood. NS/NP. $1050+ utils. Avail Nov 1. (250)751-1053.

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