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A sailor, seducer and a swindler – stories of the strange life of the shadowy figure are whispered to this day. Why does the man who founded a spiritual cult near Nanaimo still hold such a grip on the city’s imagination? BY TOBY GORMAN I THE NEWS BULLETIN

he name Brother XII doesn’t pass easily across the lips of people who know his story. More than 80 years after the English sailor, mystic and cult leader reportedly tortured some of his followers, took all of their possessions and, in some cases, their wives, Brother XII is spoken of in hushed tones around Nanaimo even today. Born Edward Arthur Wilson on July 25, 1878 in Birmingham, England in an atmosphere of strict religious devotion, according to John

Oliphant, author of Brother XII: The Strange Odyssey of a 20th Century Prophet and His Quest for a New World, Brother XII claimed to be in touch with supernatural beings from an early age. Following an Egyptian epiphany in the south of France, said Oliphant, Wilson “began to communicate with a disembodied entity that identified itself as one of the 12 masters in the Great White Lodge. As the disciple of this 12th master, he took the name Brother XII.” ◆ See ‘STORIES’ /7

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NEW QUARTERWAY bridge opened to traffic Thursday morning.

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Two years of construction and $11 million later, one of the city’s most ambitious road projects is now complete. Jan Mongard, project manager, along with city dignitaries and staff, officially opened the widened portion of Bowen Road and Quarterway Bridge Thursday morning, allowing vehicles to pass over all four lanes of traffic for the first time. Mongard called the project one of the most challenging civil infrastructure projects Nanaimo has taken on. It was also one of the most lengthy. “We’re happy to give it back to the community,” said Mongard. “We have a running joke about the duration of the project because so much has changed. Our secretary had another child, one person has retired and my inspector now needs glasses to read so those are measures, for us, of the length of time this project has taken.” Improvements to the roadway include sidewalks on both sides of the road for pedestrians, new signals at Bowen and Buttertubs roads, improved signals at Bowen and Pryde Avenue, a new, larger bridge to replace the 65-year-old Quarterway Bridge, streetlights and landscaping. The curb lanes are 4.3 metres wide, which accommodate a bike lane, but Mongard said the plans only called for bike positioning identifiers at intersections, not paint defining bike lanes. “It wasn’t part of my drawings but others may decide to paint bike lines,” he said. Final touches, including landscaping and line painting, will complete the project, which has a deadline of Oct. 31. Drivers are asked to continue to respect road crews as they finish up. It is estimated that 15,000 vehicles pass through the corridor daily. The project was originally budgeted for in the city’s 2010-2014 capital plan. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said the city appreciates the co-operation of businesses affected by the construction over the last several months. “I appreciate the co-operation from the local businesses, the hard work by Hazelwood Construction and their

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Tristan Harris, of Victoria-based Dan-Mark Traffic Marking, picks up some of the last traffic cones commuters will, hopefully, see on the Quarterway section of Bowen Road for a while. The city opened the eastbound lanes of the new four-lane Quarterway bridge Thursday, bringing to a close one of Nanaimo’s most expensive transportation infrastructure projects.

subcontractors, and the dedication of city staff and their team of consultants,” said Ruttan. “The resulting upgrades to the Quarterway Bridge, Bowen Road, and underground services represent a key step forward in council’s commitment to replacing outdated infrastructure.” Along with 800 metres of expanded four-lane roadway and a turning lane, as well as the new bridge, the project included 990 metres of water main, 1,130 metres of sanitary main line, 1,560 metres of storm main, and a landscaped boulevard.

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Almost 300 fewer students entered Nanaimo schools this fall than the previous year. The official fall enrolment numbers are in and while the district was expecting to lose about 77 students, it actually lost 298 students – or 221 more empty desks than projected. The total number of full-time-equivalent students this year is 13,242, compared with 13,540 last year. Secretary-treasurer Phil Turin said he has no explanation for the drop. “I’ve talked to colleagues in other districts and they’ve experienced similar drops,” he said. “Are people moving? Could be. We’ve got a consultant working with us on an updated enrolment projection. It’s a serious matter because that is how we get our funding.” The number of students in “bricks and mortar” schools declined by 2.2 per cent, which was partially made up by an increase of 60 full-time equivalent students in lear ning alter native and distance education programs. The district is currently 87 students below projections for next fall. Turin said finances won’t be negatively impacted by the drop because the district is in funding protection – a special grant that ensures it won’t receive less money than the year before despite declining enrolment. But the funding protection grant is slated

to decline by 1.5 per cent each year and he anticipates money troubles starting next year. While Turin hasn’t updated his financial forecast using the new enrolment numbers, he expects the district to be short of a balanced budget by at least $2 million. Turin said work will begin shortly on strategies to balance next year’s budget. “I’ve already had some preliminary discussions with senior staff,” he said. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said one concern for him is the unexpected drop in senior students – much of the drop occurred due to fewer Grade 11 and 12 students showing up than predicted. He worries that some of these students have dropped out or chosen other education options. “We’ re concer ned about this,” said Brennan. “Last year was a difficult year for the district because of the job action by teachers. It stopped us from any sort of promotion and reaching out.” Nanaimo school district enrolment has been on the decline since the early 2000s and officials don’t expect this to turn around for several years. Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman, said the highest enrolment she could find was 17,473 students in 1997. The way the district reports enrolment has changed somewhat, but this is still a good indication of how much enrolment has declined, she said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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ABOUT 260 CUPE workers without a contract for the past two years at Nanaimo university.

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similar vote on Thursday. If the VIU workers end up on strike, it would be the second time in recent years that classes are disrupted – a monthlong faculty association strike shut down the university in the spring of 2011. Stalled talks with the province have prompted the union to this action, said Ian McLean, B.C. colleges coordinator for the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Support workers at VIU have been without a contract for more than two years. About 260 CUPE workers are employed by the university in building maintenance, clerical support, the bookstore, food services and other support positions. Bargaining with the university has been a respectful process and the union has proposed a settlement package that falls within the gover nment’s mandate and is in line with what CUPE workers at other institutions have already received, said McLean. He said the problem is that VIU needs the approval of the Post Secondary Employers’ Association, but the association hasn’t given the institution the authority to conclude bargaining.

“We’re not asking for anything that is out of the ordinary,” said McLean. “The last thing our members want to do is withdraw their services. They went through a long strike last year. We can’t believe we’re even having to go down this path.” Steve Beasley, executive director of the VIU Students’ Union, said his union hopes the parties will conclude negotiations without any disruptions to students, but wants to remind people that the vote does not mean job action is a certainty. “It’s far too early to speculate about what will happen,” he said. “This is an issue that transcends VIU. It’s not an issue with the employer, it’s an issue with government.” Dan Hurley, VIU spokesman, said in an e-mailed response that the university is aware of the strike vote and respects CUPE’s decision. He said the university remains committed to working with the union’s bargaining team to reach a fair, negotiated settlement. As negotiations are ongoing, the institution is unable to comment further. Matt Gordon, PSEA spokesman, said in an e-mailed response that the strike vote is a normal part of the bargaining process, but the association is hopeful negotiations will lead to an agreement. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Leaky valve leads to blaze A homeowner suffered burns to his arm while getting a propane tank fire under control Thursday. The blaze broke out under the sun deck of a home on the 2400 block of Glenayr Drive shortly after 5 p.m. when the man lit his barbecue. Dave Leigh, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer, said there was a leak around the valve of the propane tank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He turned the gas on on the tank and the ignitor on the barbecue wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working so he went to get a hand-held ignitor,â&#x20AC;? Leigh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When he ignited it, it fired up the gas that was leaking below and he burned his arm when he was trying to get the tank out.â&#x20AC;? The manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action prevented damage to the home, but he suffered blisters to one arm wrestling the tank from under the barbecue and carrying it out to a lawn, away from the house.

False letter lands sentence A Campbell River man convicted of drug trafficking charges and given a conditional sentence had his sentence overturned and pleaded guilty to obstructing justice. John Edward MacCorquodale, 52, was arrested by the Nanaimo RCMP Municipal Drug Squad in July 2007 for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. MacCorquodale pleaded guilty to the trafficking charges in 2010. At his sentencing hearing MacCorquodale presented letters of support from his family, friends and his doctor in Campbell River. Suspicions arose around the authenticity of the documents from his physician. The physician was contacted and in June 2012 police verified those documents were false. MacCorquodale was sentenced to 18 months in jail.

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or some, a dream job would be a vacation planner – for themselves. Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a fulltime job. The tourism and hospitality industry is an extremely diverse industry with more than 400 different occupations – including occupations that lead to long-term careers, as well as those that fit well for those seeking part-time work, including students or older workers not yet ready to retire. British Columbia’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as businesses look to fill 101,000 new job openings by 2020, according to a study of labour demand and supply by go2, the B.C. tourism industry’s human resource association. The Tourism Labour Market Strategy, released in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the workers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the

industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tourism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provincial workforce by 2020. The other approximately 57,000 openings are due to replacements (retirements). “The labour strategy coordinated by go2 is a key pillar of industry growth in the province. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experience throughout B.C.,” said Lana Denoni, chairwoman of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia. B.C.’s location, bordered by the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west, makes it unique within Canada. Its mountain and coastal scenery, opportunities for summer sailing, winter skiing, and other activities such as fishing or sightseeing in coastal or inland waters or experiencing its cities, all make it a world-class destination.

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Tourism helps to diversify B.C.’s economy and also brings new community services to permanent residents. The tourism and hospitality industry is now the single largest “primary resource industry” in the province, generating an annual real GDP of more than $6.4 billion in 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture. Tourism and hospitality generated $13.4 billion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues grew by a total of 25.5

per cent, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.2 per cent. The provincial government’s Gaining the Edge: A Five-year Strategy for Tourism in British Columbia, targets revenue growth of five per cent a year that will top $18 billion in tourism spending by 2016. The fastest growing sectors for tourism-job growth over the next decade are expected to be recreation, entertainment and travel services. There are an estimated 17,943 tourism-related businesses across the province, employing

about 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of B.C.’s total labour force of 2.4 million people. More than 80 per cent of tourism’s new job openings are projected to come in food and beverage services (43,410 openings), recreation and entertainment (20,530 openings) and the accommodation sector (18,920 openings). “After several years of slow labour growth, the tourism industry is poised to expand,” said Arlene Keis, chief executive officer of go2. “Labour shortages are already being felt in places like Northern B.C., the Thompson Okanagan and in the Rockies regions. By 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughout the province. The tourism industry often provides people with their important first job and sets them on their career path. Tourism is also the largest employer of youth, with one in four British Columbians under the age of 24 working in the industry. Ken Hammer, a

professor of Vancouver Island University’s tourism management program, said the potential for major growth in the industry is here because B.C. and particularly the Island offers a world-class product. “I travel a lot and what I hear is a lot of interest in our area, especially the Island,” he said. “It has been a little slow without the Americans coming here, but businesses have adjusted their tourism strategies to attract Canadians to visit.” Hammer said tourism is a global product and has required a change in thinking. “The support of the government is here, the education system is here and from that comes new graduates entering the workforce who have new ideas about the industry and that’s exciting,” he said. “We’re starting to get that we have to develop new tourism products within tourism products. “The potential is great if we get everyone operating together.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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◆ From /1 After his epiphany, Wilson, a slim man with a short, pointed beard and dark eyes, produced teachings on which he based his spiritual movement, and recruited wealthy followers from across England and the United States. In 1927 he created the Aquarian Foundation based upon teachings of the Theosophical Society, and had his followers build homes and cabins near the foundation’s headquarters at Cedarby-the-Sea. Some of those buildings remain today, and whispers of hauntings exist. At its peak, the Aquarian Foundation had 2,000 members all over the world, many of whom regularly sent large sums of money. One man, a poultry baron from Florida, arrived at Cedar-bythe-Sea and turned over $90,000, a sum worth more than $1 million today, according to Oliphant’s book.

rother XII’s followers were often important people with deep pockets and political ties, but an insurrection took place within the ranks of the Aquarian Foundation when Wilson announced he was the reincarnation of an Egyptian god. This rift, along with allegations that Wilson was misusing foundation

funds while having extramarital affairs, caused the foundation to collapse, though he proceeded on with loyal followers and new recruits. As time passed, he became paranoid and dictatorial, and he fortified his Island kingdom on DeCourcy Island while amassing 43 large jars full of gold. Wilson insisted all assets be converted to gold, wrote Oliphant, because he believed that only gold would retain its value if the stock market crashed or banks failed. Some believe the jars of gold were hidden when Brother XII, in a fit of rage during a final revolt by his followers, destroyed the colony and his flagship, the sailboat Lady Royal. Many have tried to locate the fortune over the years, digging throughout DeCourcy Island, dismantling the cabins and searching nearby caves, but none have found the treasure.

or many of his faithful followers and investors, Brother XII sent out invitations with the lure of spectacular hunting and fishing, said Mike Gogo, whose father, John Gogo, ran a logging operation on DeCourcy in the late 1920s, the same time the Aquarian cult was at its peak. Gogo dismisses Brother XII’s spiritual abilities. “My old man told me

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A group of Aquarian Foundation members taken during the active days of the organization. Brother XII, or Edward Arthur Wilson, is in the front row, third from left.

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He was very charismatic and he was very good at separating people from their money.

a whole different story,” said Gogo. “He told me that this Brother XII would invite all of these guys up. He said there was great hunting and fishing, and all these business guys from Seattle and San Francisco would come up and there would be prostitutes there dressed up like they were working maids. Those maids were very good looking and very obliging.” Libido met isolation, and the inevitable happened. “He documented all of these activities one way or another and he blackmailed them. There’s

probably not another person who could have told you that story other than my father,” said Gogo. Gogo’s son, David, acquired Brother XII’s dining room table which he has in his house. “It was found in one of the buildings out there,” said David Gogo. “A guy was using it as a work bench and had nailed some plywod to it. When they took it off they realized it was this gorgeous, 10-foot long fir table.” He outbid a Vancouver law firm for the item to keep it in the community, and diners at the table

now look over a field where Gogo’s great-grandfather grew potatoes, which he sold to Brother XII’s community. Other artifacts remain as well, along with buildings like the Mystery House (also known as Center Building) at Cedarby-the-Sea and a building known as the Aquarian Place in Cedar. Eight years ago, the Nanaimo Museum hosted a Brother XII exhibit that featured the mystic’s printing press, typewriter, and a block of wood with writing on it, among other pieces.

avid Hill-Turner, curator for the museum, said the original Brother XII exhibit was well-attended, but some also felt a hesitancy to bring the subject up. “(We’ve) encountered people that say ‘oh, you don’t talk about that,’” said Hill-Turner. “It’s one of those evil, bad luck things. He was very charismatic and he was very good at separating people from their money.” To further the mystery, strange things happened when Brother XII was finally brought before the courts. “Prosecutors fainted, that sort or thing,” said Hill-Turner. “It added to his reputation.” One of the prosecutors that succeeded in bring-

ing Brother XII to trial was Victor Harrison, who later served as mayor of Nanaimo from 1925-1926 and 1938-1944. Though preserving the Bastion and creating Petroglyph Provincial Park, Harrison, who lived at 215 Newcastle Ave., gained the most respect for helping to end Brother XII’s cult. In 1931, Brother XII disappeared from the Nanaimo area and reportedly died in Switzerland in 1934, though some reports say he was seen in San Francisco with his lawyer after his alleged death. Surely long dead now, Brother XII has not been forgotten. In an e-mail to the News Bulletin from southeast Asia, Oliphant said a number of Wilson’s early letters, written when he was a young man, were recently discovered, and the present owner of Mystery House recently showed a documentary filmmaker through to revisit its eerie past. The Fringetastic Theatre Festival presented The Cult of Brother XII in August, a dark musical comedy that highlighted Wilson’s greed and his ability to attract and seduce wealthy women. “I suppose one might say there is something of a Brother XII revival taking place,” wrote Oliphant. There is, at least, among those who are willing to talk about it. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Kids must be Internet savvyy The international outpouring of shock, disbelief and grief at Amanda Todd’s death tells us much about how we use social media to connect and how little we understand the consequences of using it. It’s clear the worldwide web has opened a Pandora’s Box of issues among our young people, but when adults freely give up their privacy to a company that harvests their personal details for profit, it’s hard to expect children to know any better. This is not a case for shutting down the Internet – as impossible a task as stopping the tides – for the instant knowledge and communication it offers is a huge benefit. Nor is it a call to put more rules or laws in place to stop pornography, bullying, the distribution of hate messages and other horrible attributes of anonymous, instant and pervasive communication. Anti-bullying, child pornography and hate laws backed by enforcement obviously need to be in place, but the problem of child victimization isn’t easily stopped. The more walls that are erected, the more fun the challenge is for hackers and haters, the malware makers, the virusmongers, the attention-seekers and the sexually perverse. It’s an endless game of whack-a-mole, with solutions always just out of reach and more children at risk every day. It’s better to inoculate children against victimization so they can be more proactive about their own safety. Get them at school, in the home, at church and in the community centre. Children as young as five need to know how the Internet works. They need to know what risky behaviour is and the consequences of it. They need to know when online teasing becomes bullying, the difference between strangers and friends; and who to go to if they are being bullied. 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

Not goodbye, just see you later sis The women in the Hamlyn famand her the … well, let’s just say ily are tough. not the quiet one. Strong-willed, prepared to fight She pushed and explored her to the end. boundaries, ready to discover the “It’s the Chadwick blood in world outside Nanaimo. them,” my dad told me. On my last day of Grade 12 at My sister Cindy must have been NDSS, I was busy saying goodbye filled to the brim with Chadwick to friends and classmates, getblood judging by the fight she put ting some final signatures in the up over the years with multiple school annual. sclerosis. I forgot I was Cindy’s Cindy died Oct. 13 ride home that day and SATURDAY at 51-years-old in the along she comes, mad REFLECTION palliative care unit as hell that she had to at Nanaimo Regional spend any more time Chris Hamlyn General Hospital as MS than necessary at ND Assistant Editor finally robbed her of now that school was the strength to fight an finished for the year. infection in her body. We had a big fight She went peacefully and I threw the car in her sleep at 3:36 a.m. keys at her and ended and I am so grateful my up walking the few wife, Peggy, and I were miles home later. She there to spend the final was always ready to minutes with her. get on to the next step Grateful that she wasn’t alone in life. and especially grateful we were As the teen years turned into able to say our goodbyes. adulthood, life got busy and we Watching my sister take her saw less of each other. But it was final breaths was the hardest always quality time when we did thing I have ever done, but there get together. was no other place I would have Diagnosed with MS in her early rather been. 20s, Cindy rarely showed any We were supposed to be there – signs of the disease. Ten years ago it was a privilege to be there – and you would never know she had a moment I will never forget. it. She was always full of life and It will be tucked away with other definitely the life of the party. memories of my sister. A trip to Disneyland in the midGrowing up only 16 months 2000s was one of the first times apart, we had our share of good she showed signs of slowing and bad times that only siblings down. can share. She was unable to muster the We were definitely two different strength to put in the amount of personalities – me the quiet one walking Disneyland required,

so reluctantly agreed to a wheelchair. “Don’t tell mom,” she said. “She’ll only worry.” For years after, she would never let us forget she was the one who got us to the front of every line in the park. I called her the ultimate flex pass. Eventually MS took its toll, robbing her of her sight, her mobility and her independence. That’s where the Chadwick blood rose to the surface. Never once did I hear her complain about the hand life dealt her. She always greeted me with a smile. Asking how I was doing, how was Peggy and my children. She took every curve ball thrown her way in stride, adjusting to the changes to her body and the pain it caused. Although I’m the big brother, I know I wouldn’t be a fraction as strong as she was. I could not keep up the fight she fought or find the will to continue on. While the family always knew the final chapter of Cindy’s life, you’re never completely prepared for the death of a loved one. It has been tough on us left behind. But I find solace in the fact she is in peace, now. She’s no longer in pain. I told her in those final minutes everything would be all right and she needn’t worry about anything. And I told her we would see each other again. Who knows – maybe she can get me to the front of that line, too. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Hard to see butts for the litter To the Editor, Re: Smokers need to clean up the mess, Opinion, Oct. 23. Just had to write a note because, yes, I am a smoker and I get so annoyed at those who pressure the heck out of those of us who have the habit. On his walk, did Chris Hamlyn stop and count the burger wrappers, the Tim Hortons cups, the 7-Eleven plastic cups, the Styrofoam food containers, the McDonalds bags with leftover food and ketchup on the road? It’s a convenient place for a garbage dump versus going to the dump.

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Columnist should curb his comments about the litter created by smokers when the streets are filled with garbage created by everybody, says letter writer.

I live on Rock City Road and not only do I pick up

my cigarette butts when I have finished, I also pick up

the mounds of garbage that litters my street on an ongoing basis. The garbage that others litter our streets with is worse than the cigarette butts. Hamlyn needs to have a look around and see how most treat our environment. I am not paid to pick up this damned mess created by others, yet I do it because I have respect for our environment. Hamlyn shouldn’t direct blame on those of us who smoke when the kettle is black with other’s garbage strewn from one end of this city to the other. June Ross Nanaimo

Readers respond: Feedback on news items MP’s comments far from accurate To the Editor, Re: Nanaimo man on aid mission held by Israelis, Oct. 23. Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney’s comments regarding my father, Jim Manly’s, humanitarian mission to contest the military blockade of Gaza are absolutely offensive. My father did not go crying for consular services or for his release from an Israeli jail, I sought help. He knew what he was getting into and I did what I could to support him. I alerted Foreign Affairs about my father’s health condition and asked them to let the Israeli government know because neither the Israeli government nor my family needed to see my father martyred for this cause, and rough treatment and tasering could have done that. As Canadian citizens, we have a right to consular services. Lunney states my father would be in good hands in Israeli detention, but the Canadian government’s own travel advisory states

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that previous attempts to breach the navel blockade resulted in “death, injury, arrest and deportation.” During this illegal raid and abduction in international waters (a violation of Maritime law), passengers on the M.V. Estelle were tasered and beaten. A Greek MP was beaten in detention. Those politicians that supported segregation in the southern states issued similar warnings to activists who dared to join the freedom marches with Martin Luther King. They faced beatings, jail and murder, but they did the right thing. Lunney needs to do some reading. According to a

2010 UN Human Rights Council report, this military blockade is a violation of international law. It is a violation of UN Security Council resolution 1860. Collective punishment is illegal and immoral, the people of Gaza are no more deserving of punishment for the actions of Hamas than I am for the actions of the Harper regime. According to the UN report, Gaza in 2020: A liveable place?, the Gaza strip is in a humanitarian crisis. The released Israeli government document on red lines for food consumption in Gaza proves the Israeli government was ensuring that only enough food, (2,300 calories per person per day) was allowed into Gaza to keep the population from starving. At least my NanaimoCowichan MP, Jean Crowder, had the decency to contact me, express concern and work in the background for my father’s release. I pity those in Lunney’s riding who need his support. Paul Manly Nanaimo

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Mission to Gaza exposes blockade To the Editor, Re: Nanaimo man on aid mission held by Israelis, Oct. 23. Israel’s blockade might be legal, but is it moral? Is it still ‘legal’ in international waters? Of course the M.V. Estelle’s mission is a propaganda stunt – its intent is to open the world’s eyes and expose the largest concentration camp in the world. Robert N. Handel Nanaimo

Malahat requires zero tolerance To the Editor, Re: Police patrols key to Malahat, Opinion, Oct. 20. My suggestion is to make the Malahat Drive a zerospeed tolerance zone. The fine for not adhering to the speed limit would be $100 per kilometre. Ten kilometres over the limit is a $1,000 fine. Drivers would either obey the speed limit or pay for the option of full-time patrols on the Malahat. J. Stadelmann via e-mail

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B.C.’s nurses have ratified a new provincial contract with the Health Employers Association of B.C. and the Ministry of Health that will increase wages, improve patient care and provide more jobs and training hours for new graduates. “This contract has the most language in it than we’ve ever had in regards to dealing with nurse’s workload,” said Jo Taylor, chairwoman of the B.C. Nurses Union’s Pacific Rim branch. “Locally, that’s a big issue when so many of our units are always over capacity and not getting the extra staff for that.” According to the new contract, health employers will be required to replace nurses who are off sick or on leave for a scheduled shift, barring extenuating circumstances. “A lot of the units had guidelines where when the first sick call came in, don’t replace the RN, and when the second call came in, go to straight time only,” Taylor said. “Now the employer has to go all the way through the process for every sick call to replace them.” The contract also adds an equivalent of 2,125 more full-time registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses by 2016. “That will impact the workload because that means new jobs,” Taylor said. The contract also provides language around new graduates. In the past, the New Grad program, an option for health authorities, would provide grads with 15 weeks of full-time work to give them the opportunity to gain experience and gel their newly acquired skills. That number has been bumped up

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Clips try to make most of home ice The Nanaimo Clippers gave their fans a few reasons to cheer this month, but they would have hoped to inspire more applause. Tonight (Oct. 28) is the team’s seventh and final home game of the month at Frank Crane Arena, as the Clips host the Powell River Kings. “It’s a place where we can’t be giving away points,” said Trevor Fitzgerald, Clippers captain. Going into the weekend the Shipmen had won just one of their five home games this month, so they were determined to get some points out of last night’s game against the Cowichan Valley Capitals and tonight’s tilt with the Kings. “It’s our home barn and we definitely have to take advantage of that, because later on we’re going to be travelling a lot,” said Michael McNicholas, Clippers forward. In November, for example, Nanaimo will play only three of its 11 games at Frank Crane. So they’ ll appreciate another go-round at their home rink as they host the four-time defending Coastal Conference champions from Powell River. “When our team shows up we play really well and I think we can beat anyone,” McNicholas said. “We just need to have everybody working hard.” GAME ON … The Clippers and Kings face off tonight (Oct. 27) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

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Bucs down Generals Nanaimo’s Lucas Franssen scored a natural hat trick and goalie Cameron Large stopped all 29 shots as the Buccaneers blanked the Oceanside Generals 5-0 Thursday night in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Franssen’s goals gave his team a 3-0 lead midway through the second period. Daniel Foglietta and Beau Blanaru did the rest of the damage for Nanaimo. The win bumped Nanaimo (7-9-0-0) into second place in the North Division. The Bucs and Generals meet again tonight (Oct. 27) in Oceanside. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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The soccer rivalry between the VIU Mariners and the Douglas Royals could extend to provincials, and then, perhaps, to nationals. Vancouver Island University’s men’s soccer team begins play at the Pacific Western Athletic Association championships today (Oct. 27) in

Squamish. The No. 2-seeded Mariners are taking on the No. 3-seeded Thompson Rivers University WolfPack, and should the M’s win, they’re likely to play the top-seeded Douglas Royals in tomorrow’s provincial final. The Royals get a host berth to Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association nationals, so the Mariners are trying to join them there. Douglas (10-1-3) was the only team to beat VIU (8-1-5) during the PacWest season, a 3-2 game earlier this month on the mainland. The Royals scored the winner in the 85th minute of that one. “We know that we can play with them, we know what it takes, that we’re going to have

to play as hard as we can. And they know they’re going to have to step it up,” said Bill Merriman, coach of the M’s. Douglas is led by striker Sahil Sandhu, whose 15 goals this season were most in the league, but VIU’s goalkeeper Robbie Cochrane had the league’s best goals-against average. M’s midfielder Stephen Ewashko said the M’s are the most well-rounded team and quite capable of beating the Royals. “There’s nothing special about them,” he said. “Their thing is they have some good individual players that are, by far, top players in the league, but I think we’re the top team in the league, still.”

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With colder fall weather now upon us, swimming at the outdoor Kin Pool in Bowen Park has understandably come to an end. Which means another season is in the books for the Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club. Among many highlights, the White Rapids this year handily won the Vancouver Island championships in Courtenay. Then in August, the club hosted the B.C. Summer Swimming Association championships at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. It was the first time the local organization had hosted the prestigious event and it was an unqualified success. Not only did the White Rapids put on a well-run meet, the club swimmers came through with a bestever fifth-place finish. The club’s accomplishments were celebrated recently, as the White Rapids held their year-end awards night and annual general meeting. My thanks to club secretary Diane McGonigle for sending word of award winners… Receiving acknowledgment as top novice

swimmers from the Delaney O’Toole, past summer were Katrina Rivers and Erin O’Sullivan, along Nicholas Tonella was with Brandon Kossey chosen from Div. 3. and Cam Laturnus. Div. 4 winners as most Sportsmanship improved were Sarah awards went to LindDeptuck and Chase sey Marshall, Andrew Skilton-Macri. ChoMacLeod, Jake sen from Div. 5 were McGonigle, Christine Nyree McGonigle and Patterson and David Seamus O’Toole and MacLeod. Steven Moore was a Named as the most recipient from Div. 6-8 outstanding swimand up. mer from the junior Outstanding swimgirls’ division was mers from the various Ava Johnson and girls’ divisions were Tayden De Devinn Pol took the Moore, THORPE award as Renee RichREPORT outstanding ardson, Ian Thorpe swimmer Jordan Columnist for junior Labas and boys. Most Breanna outstandKossey. For ing from the boys, the senior outstandboys’ diviing swimsion was mers were Zack Todd. Blake NowThe most icki, Quinn outstanding from Todd, Gallum Gemma, the senior girls’ was Riley Prout-Holm, deemed to be Hayley Christopher Yates and Price. For her dedicaOwen Simpson. tion to the sport, Price Acknowledging their was also the winner work ethic and posiof the Marge Dudley tive attitude, worker Award, named in honof the summer awards our of the club’s first were given to Bryan president. Moore, Eric Labas, Recognized as most Josh Duifhuis, Megan improved swimmers Poteryko, Hannah on the season were Fehr, Kate Bligh, Josh Kaylee Morch and Gus Todd, Levi Ronkeinen, Johnson from Div. 1 Jessica King, Adam and Ashley King and King, Josh Meadows, Val Webb from Div. 2. Nyah De Pol and

Maddy Thorkelsson. Among other awards given out at the yearend celebration were best-time towels for improving personal performances at meets. Recipients were Hannah Fehr, Delaney O’Toole, Callum Gemma, Jordan Labas, Seamus O’Toole, Taylor Meadows and Zack Todd. Outstanding attendance awards went to Ava Johnson and Eric Labas, who both managed 98-per cent attendance. Water polo awards were also presented, with Jackson James chosen water polo MVP and Seamus O’Toole as most improved player. Planning is already underway for next year. The club’s AGM saw Russ Der returned as club president. Joining him on the executive are vicepresident Leah Johnson, secretary Diane McGonigle, treasurer Sean O’Toole and past president Kevin Bourgeois. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. ◆ Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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Stop-gap measures only delay traffic congestion Without transportation, life would grind to a halt, as it did here during the huge snowstorm of 1996-97. So no surprise that last month’s energy article about ways we could become more intelligent, cost-effective and sustainable in our transportations options drew more comments (positive and negative) than any other article published in the six years since these articles began. This high priority is also reflected in the outcome of a process Nanaimo held earlier this year. It engaged in an open process for residents, business

people, youth and or falling incomes for all to determine the most, an unsustaindirection for our fair able ferry system, a city. troubled railway, the Regardless of the expense to taxpayers segment of to keep the the populacurrent ENERGY tion, all system SOLUTIONS agreed that going, and Ian Gartshore transportathe need to tion was a get around high prisafely, it is ority, and no wonder that changthere is a es needed clamour to be made for change. so as to Many improve comments the ability I received for people to move applauded what the around using public article suggested. modalities rather No surprise, as the than to depend on article reflected the the single-occupancy city’s conclusions. motor vehicle. One caller suggested With increasing we build a uni-rail fuel prices, an aging system above the population, stagnant existing railway.

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Charles McDonald (Mac) Atkinson May 26, 1923 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct 23, 2012 Mac passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after a short illness and a long, healthy and busy life. Mac was born in Listowel, Ontario to Arthur Atkinson (born in Leeds, England) and Clara Atkinson (nee Waddell born in Moffat, Scotland). He moved with his family which included his older brother Bill, to the Pengarth District in Saskatchewan where his parents had met and his motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended family were. Due to the depression and uneconomic farm life, they chose to move to Abbotsford, British Columbia when Mac was 9 yrs old. Mac spent his youth in Abbotsford and graduated from High School in 1941. Following his graduation, Mac joined the Navy instead of the Air Force to respect his parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, since his brother was killed while navigating a plane in March of 1942. In the Navy Mac trained in Vancouver and Ontario before going to St Hyacinthe Quebec for signalman training. He then went east up the St Lawrence to Halifax and then onto Newfoundland before heading to Scotland for active duty in the North Atlantic. He served on convoy duty until the end of the war and was discharged on Nov 12th, 1945. Following the war, Mac went to UBC and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1949 just a week before his marriage to Dorothy Mallett, his wife of 63 years. They met at BC Electric in Vancouver where they both worked. They first lived in Vancouver and then in North Vancouver where their daughter Pam was born. Mac worked for GMAC and then Seaboard Finance before moving to Nanaimo in 1964, where he was a credit manager at the Nanaimo and District Credit Union. He subsequently worked for a law firm and completed his work career as a Real Estate Appraiser for Vancouver Island Appraisals. Mac was a long time member of Brechin United Church, the Nanaimo Horticulture Society and The Nanaimo Golf Club, as well as being an originating member of the Nanaimo Dance Club. He drove for Meals on Wheels for 25 years before giving this up less than 2 years ago. He was a member of the Probus Club and a past member of the Legion and Toastmasters. He played bridge and tennis with friends weekly up until this past month before he was hospitalized. Mac loved his garden and was giving out beans and tomatoes the day he went into hospital. He was good to his daughter and grandchildren and loved his son-in-law like a son. He is predeceased by his parents and brother and is survived by his wife Dorothy; his daughter Pam Brown (Allan); granddaughters Cydney Shapiro (Jordan), Cayley Brown, and Caroline Brown, as well as his great grandchildren, Braxton and Chloe. Mac was loved by many and will be very missed by his family, many good friends and neighbours. As a doctor said to us in the hospital, Mac put in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good innings.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; A Celebration of Life will be held at Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Road, Nanaimo, BC on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at 2pm. Arrangements by First Memorial Funeral Services. 250.754.8333

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ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior RooďŹ ng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

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

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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

MODULAR HOMES

SUITES, LOWER

WE BUY HOUSES

2 BEDROOM trailer with deck, on large lot, located on Trees property, on the Alberni hwy Parksville. $600 per month 250-954-9547

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

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

250-753-4208 PETS

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

PET CARE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

39’ 2004 TRAVEL Trailer, park model, “Terry model” asking $11,900. Propane furnace, 2 yrs old, full size, asking $700, worth $2000 new. 30’ pressure treated power pole, $200. Call (250)735-3258.

PETS FREE: LOVING homes wanted; 2 healthy, spayed, indoor cats, 24 & 20 mo - details call Diana 250-585-4007.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK 1950’S WATERFALL bedroom set, double bed, dressing table and highboy, $90 obo. Call (250)585-8206. 2 END tables, good condition, $15 each or both for $25. Call (250)753-4618. CHESTERFIELD AND love seat, Sklar Pepplar quality, light blue, great condition, $99 (both). Call (250)754-6487. CHILD’S BED- pine frame, 5” foam, 28.5”x53”, immaculate. $40 obo. 250-591-8350. COFFEE TABLE, like new, with in made glass top, shelf on bottom, $99. Call (250)3902577. FRIGIDAIRE WASHER- good condition, $99. Call 250-7587686. MICROWAVE WITH stand, $15. Hoover rug shampooer, $45. 3 lamps, various sizes, $30. Call (250)740-2783. MIRROR, 30”X42”, $20. Call (250)740-1176. NEC OLDER computer system, multi 3 system, $90 obo. Call (250)591-4731. NEW QUEEN memory foam mattress topper, $50, regularly $120. Call (250)714-0712. USED BED & mattress, $30. Draft table, $30. Pilates bench, CD’s, $35. (250)754-0736.

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

FURNITURE DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839. DINING ROOM Suite, in excellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captain’s chair, table with 2 leaves, china cabinet with glass shelves and interior light. Asking $1200 obo. Call 250-739-0465 to view. Must sell moving.

COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13’over height doors, ofﬁce, storage, gas heat. Large deck & hot tub, master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, 1746 Little River Road. Price reduced from $425,000 to $325,000. Phone 250-8901071. Must Sell!

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

EAST COURTENAY 980 s.f. 3 bdrms, large living room, spacious kitchen,mostly new laminate ﬂooring. Fenced in yard, workshop w/electricity. Right across from N.I.C., aquatic center, Costco, Home Depot & new Thrifty’s. 250-703-6768

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

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

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet building with security cameras. Available Nov.1st From $675 - $790.

ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027. CLARK SANDER - 7 inch, Electronic Caddy, Golf Pull Cart with seat, Pallet Jack, E Bike 400K. 250334-9959 DOWNSIZING TO a Condo For Sale, Centro BBQ (gas) $100; deluxe patio table, 6 chairs, umbrella $200; queen size bdrm furniture incl. box spring & mattress $700; chop saw $75; lazer level never used $50; couch, love seat & chair $600; chest freezer $70. Please call 250-334-9603 ESTATE SALE- top of the line appliances “Kenmore”, up right freezer. Antiques, garden furniture, art, rugs. Many interesting items. Dealers welcome! Call (250)748-2334.

250-754-2936

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

LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Entertainment centre for 27” TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905. MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidiﬁer, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806. PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.

TOOLS 18” BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12” Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.

Realty Executives Mid Island

RETIRE HERE, Enjoy one level living in this lovely 2 bd + den, 2 full baths home. The easy care lawn allows more time for golﬁng or other hobbies. Great neighbours and very easy walk to shopping. Quick possession. $320,000. Gord (250)710-1947

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,

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

NOT a GARAGE sale. Well upholstered furniture set golden green muted, $1400. set of 3 - must see to appreciate. Table, lamps, sheers, many other items. Good quality. 250-586-8922.

509 WEEKS CRESCENT- Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 kitchens for a possible suite, lrg fenced yard, mature trees, carport, new thermal windows. $285,000. (250)740-1130. 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. $399,000. View by appointment. 250-729-7420

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES PORTABLE “AQUATIC” Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272. Qualicum Beach

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

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bdrms, starting at $700. Heat/HW & parking included. Clean, well maintained building on bus routes & walking distance to the new Country Grocer. NS/NP. Onsite Manager- 250-716-3305. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, on trolley route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086. NANAIMO- 30 Cavan St, top ﬂr, elevator, view, 5 new appls, granite tops, all hdwd ﬂrs, totally reno’d, secure prkg, 1 locker. NS/NP. Avail Nov 1. Call 1-604-720-0775. NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Oct & Nov. 1/12. Hot water included, on bus route. $530/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411. NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.

Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road

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: SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm on top ﬂoor $695. Avail. Nov. 1. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, NS/NP. Ref’s. Call Mark 250-753-8633. QUIET 2 bdrm grd level suite in 55+ bldg. Heat, insuite ldry, cvd prkg $845. Call 250-6162513.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking. Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936

STONE MANOR Brand new Rancher! 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, noon-4pm

Gord 250-710-1947

CINNABAR. 5 br, 3 bath. Walkout bsmnt. Close to schools. Gas F/P, all appls. $1500 + util. Nov. 15. 250886-6557

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

E4 - 430 STEWART Avenue1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bathroom 3 level house with unﬁnished basement and large separate insulated workshop. Brand new woodstove being installed. Located at 1066 Fair Rd, in Errington on acreage $1100 per month 250-9549547

CEDAR BUSINESS area, small 1bdrm, quiet bldg, bus route, coin lndry, free hot water, N/P, $500. 250-619-5322.

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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

2 bedroom, 1 bath , clean house for rent. 213 Finlayson. Very cute. Water views. Has washer/dr yer/dishwasher/fridge and stove. $750 per month. Available for Nov 1. Call Richard at 250-668-3714

HOSPITAL 5 B/R, 2 bath, lrg fenced yard, fresh paint in/out. $1600/mth + util. Ref’s req. Avail Oct 1st. 250-740-6803

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FOR SALE 1-200 KW/250 KVA/300 amp 480 generator Cat engine 3406B c/w 1-1800 litre double wall Tidy Tank. $7000. Call 250-949-8133. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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1728 WHITE Blossom Way- 3 bdrm, 3 bth, $1650.Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2-BDRM CONDO, Barons Road, Country Club area. 5 appl’s, N/S. $835./mo + utils. Nov. 1st. (250)722-2715.

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765. PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Sat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779

HOMES FOR RENT

NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969. QUARTERWAY AREA, quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yard, storage, NS, NP. Ref’s req’d, $1100 mo. Avail now or Nov. 1st. Call 250-758-9548.

NANAIMO- AVAILABLE now! 3 bdrms, close to schools, shopping, hospital. No pets. $1200. 250-390-1408. UPLANDS FAMILY Home. 4 bed, 3 bath, ﬁnished d/s, quiet area close to schools & shopping, dbl garage, 5 appl, ﬁreplace, pellet stove, lg deck, fenced yard. No pets, no smoking, refs req’d. $1840 plus utils. Avail 15 Nov. 250758-5760 or jmeggs@shaw.ca.

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1195. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com HOSPITAL 3BDRM,1 bath, lrg fenced yard, fresh paint in/out. $1150/mo + utils. Ref’s req. Avail. immed. 250-740-6803 NANAIMO LAKES: Lrg 1bdrm loft NS/NP. 15 min drive to VIU $720. incl. 250-753-9365 N. NANAIMO, beautiful 2 bdrm/2 bath + den/dining area, W/D, gas ﬁreplace, $1115 mo, N/P. Avail immed. Call 250729-8081 or 250-956-2239.

TOWNHOUSES FULLER STREET. Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths. New kitchen, 6 appl’s, security system. NS/NP. $1175. + utils. Avail Nov. 1st. (250)390-4879. HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $795 mo + utils. 250-713-1025

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SET OF 4, 235/65R18 Bridgestone Winter Blizzak tires. Like new, used less than 1000 KMS, cost $288 ea, asking $150 ea obo. (250)390-4770.

AUTO FINANCING

WALK ON waterfront Lantzville, 2bdrm 900 sqft. heritage house interior reno’d. $1,350 +utils. Available immediately. (250)390-2497

OFFICE/RETAIL WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofﬁce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ﬂooring, A/C

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CARS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 FURN’D bdrm. Spacious, quiet house w/ ocean views. Utils incl’d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, mature female. $500. 250-751-2454.

SUITES, LOWER 1133 BEECHWOOD2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BRIGHT 2-BDRM, N. Nanaimo. 9’ ceilings, walk-out patio. Avail.now $950. 250-390-3980

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

QUARTERWAY Newly reno’d 2bdrm, 2bath, level entry, W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S. Owner on site Ref. $850. (250)753-0046

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

RUTHERFORD- 2 bdrm suite, own entrance/W/D, parking, NS/NP. $875 inclds utils. Call 250-758-7686.

CEDAR: TRAILER, (large) 34 ft., very private 1.5 acres, near river, pets ok. Close to Hwy. N/S, no drinking. $800 mo + hydro. Call 250-245-0014.

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.

1994 MERCURY Grand Marquis, 140,000 km, 4.6 ltr, A/C, immaculate. $2000 obo. (250) 743-4982

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First correct answer drawn wins. If no winner, prize increased by $50 weekly. Only one entry per family please.

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

1981 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Corsair Motor home A/C, heater + forced air, 2500 Honda generator, furnace, full kitchen/bath. $6,999. For more details. (250)724-6558.

2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $13,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

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TRUCKS & VANS

1987 FORD RANGER 2004 CHEV CAVALIER, 4dr sedan, 122,000 km, 5 spd, great on gas, excellent condition. Moving - Must sell. $2,250 obo. 250-246-2881

2.9 L, V6, 5 speed. $600.00 obo.

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

1994 FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME __________________________

34ft. Ready to travel. $9,500. obo or trade. (250)753-0046

Spare motor $100. Call 250-752-7596 1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963.

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

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

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

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

2001 FORD Ranger XLT - Extended cab - 4.0 L Automatic, 4 doors, canopy. New brakes, shocks, tires, battery. 186,000 km $4900. 250-752-5203 2004 CHEVY Venture. 135,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Silver and in great condition and accident free. Newer Tires. $3,500. Call Ken 250-941-1097

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 Kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037

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

2007 DODGE Caravan, 90,000 kms, fully loaded, new tires & mounted winter tires,stow & go seats Ex.Cond. $9000.00 obo. 250-248-2390

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

MOTORCYCLES

ONE OWNER, 2007 Mallard Sport, incredibly well kept 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; light weight trailer. Great layout, sleeps 7. Dry weight 3500 lbs. Fridge, stove, microwave, stereo, double sink, tub/shower and lots of storage. Extras include, stabilizer jacks, max air vents and exterior shower. $9,900. Ph 250-715-6522.

2002 HARLEY Davidson Road Glide, 95ci, loaded, many extras, set up for touring custom paint, must be seen, $12,500 OBO. 250-871-3126. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SURVEYOR SPORT 2011 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SP186 Travel Trailer. High quality, little used, perfect cond. Dry weight 3,413 lbs. Loaded. MANY extras. $17,000. Ph. (250)743-6686

4&-- :063 $"3 '"45 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 - 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322

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VANESSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BONUS LETTER IS AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wâ&#x20AC;? Your Name ___________________________________________________ Address _____________________________ Ph _____________________ DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012.

2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000. Call 250-586-3380

2004 TOYOTA Corolla CE, Auto, A/C, Very good condition, 139,000 kms, $5800.00 Please call: 250-951-3132

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26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aquastar Command Bridge Cruiser, 1982, ďŹ berglass. Dbl berth forward, dinette converts to a dbl, encl. new head w/9 gal holding tank & macerator. Buss heater, fresh water pump, 3-burner propane stove w/oven, dbl SS sinks and ice box. 260A Volvo gas engine w/2030 hrs, Volvo outdrive 290/2 station hydraulic steering. 12/110 V, 2 batteries. Lots of upgrades - Great Value at $14,500.00 OBO. Please Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Saturday,, October 27, 2012