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Heather Phillips plays with her children Arianna, 9, and Michael, 12, both of whom she adopted eight years ago.

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oel and Ashleigh Martinflatt will always vividly recall the moment they met their daughter for the first time. “It was magical and beautiful,” Ashleigh said. “I had to catch my breath and hold on to something, it was surreal.” For Joel and Ashleigh, it was a decision they had made long before. Both are social workers and well aware of the hundreds of B.C. children waiting for forever homes. And in those first moments, which may have seemed a lifetime, they waited, having come an hour early, to meet the 22-month-old toddler they adopted through the Ministry of Children and Families. “When we first met her, it was overwhelming, like being outside the delivery room ready to knock,” Joel said. “As soon as you see the child, you’re already head over heels in love with them... sometimes it takes the child a little bit to figure out who the heck you are.” November is adoption awareness month in the province and B.C. Adoption (www.adoptbc.com) is not only using the opportunity to celebrate those families who have come together through adoption but

also for potential new families that might be considering adoption as an option. “Adoption fills a role in society for children who are unable to grow up in their families of origin,” said executive director Karen Madeiros. “The biggest difference is you’re making a commitment to parent children who have two sets of parents, who have two families.” In addition to the Ministry of Children and Families, there are four licensed adoption agencies in the province which can provide opportunity for different types of adoption, such as international adoption. However, the ministry generally deals with children in families where the right to look after the child is terminated. At any given time, the ministry can have 800 to 1,000 children in care, some in assessment, and others waiting for adoption, Madeiros said. Approximately half of those children are of aboriginal or Metis descent, which poses difficulty when trying to place them in culturally similar homes. “It’s tough to do, you’ve got five to 10 per cent of the B.C. population that are aboriginal, but they make up 50 per cent of the kids in care,” Madeiros said. ◆ See ‘CHILDREN’ /4

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will have the infrastructure in place to look at adding more of them, said Sabo. He said the estimated carbon offset savings of having one electric vehicle in operation are about $150 a year, but the car will also have an educational component to it – the district’s energy manager could drive it to schools and show it to students. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said the move will increase awareness about alternatives to fossil fuel-burning vehicles. “This is a small start, but it’s a start towards less reliance on fossil fuels,” he said.

One woman is still in hospital with a serious head injury and a second woman is recovering from multiple injuries following two early morning muggings. Both robberies happened Thursday morning, the first sometime before 4:25 a.m. when a male passerby reported finding a woman injured on the sidewalk near the Husky gas station on Terminal Avenue. The victim, 51, from Nanaimo, told police she was walking in the downtown area when she was struck from behind. Once on the ground her assailants took her wallet. She eventually got up and made her way to the gas station from where she was taken by ambulance to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to be treated for injuries to her head, face, shoulders and hands. Police said they have little to go on other than the attackers appeared to be in their late teens or early 20s. “We don’t even know exactly were the robbery took place,” said Sgt. Sheryl Armstrong, Nanaimo RCMP spokeswoman. A second woman was attacked while walking on Dunster Road at about 7:20 a.m. The victim, 28, told police she thought she heard the sound of kittens coming from behind a dumpster. When she went to check it out, she was struck over the head, knocked unconscious and laid there until she was found by a passerby. Her purse had been rummaged through and her money taken, including two Canadian $2 bills. She was also rushed by ambulance to NRGH and is still in hospital. “She was unconscious for about 40 minutes,” Armstrong said. A police dog was unable to get a track of the suspects because of the time delay before it was possible to notify police and the large amount of foot traffic in the area. A similar robbery happened in downtown Nanaimo Oct. 25 at about 4 a.m. when a man, 33, and a woman, 19, were both struck in the head and the woman’s purse stolen while they were walking together on Commercial Street near Skinner Street. The couple did not report the crime until the following day and Armstrong said police so far have no suspects in that case. Armstrong said it is crucial that victims report crimes as soon as possible after they occur. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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School officials are concerned about the safety of Nanaimo District Secondary School students as they cross Wakesiah Avenue to and from the bus stop across from the school. Trustees attending Wednesday’s business committee meeting discussed having staff investigate ways that student safety could be improved in this high-traffic area. “The problem is you have a bus stop directly across from the school entryway,” said Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, who brought forward the motion. “You’ve got cars turning off Wakesiah, cars turning onto Wakesiah. It’s dangerous. We’re just really lucky that nobody has been struck by a vehicle yet.” While there is a crosswalk in the area, it is up the street from the bus stop and the vast majority of students don’t use the crosswalk if they are heading to the bus, choosing to simply cross the street in a direct line to the bus stop

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Students head back to class at Nanaimo District Secondary School using a designated crosswalk on Wakesiah Avenue. Congestion between pedestrians and vehicles is causing school district trustees to consider options to improve safety.

instead of walking up the street and then back down on the other side, he said. “You’ve got a crosswalk in the wrong spot, a turnoff in the wrong spot and a bus stop in the wrong spot,” said Brennan. “It is an accident waiting to happen. I don’t want to be the one that runs a kid over.” He thinks moving the crosswalk and closing the entryway in front of NDSS to cars would solve the problem. “People can get into the aquatic centre or NDSS by Third Street,” said Brennan.

School district staff have already met with city staff and Regional District of Nanaimo staff once to discuss the issue. Gordon Foy, a transportation engineer with the city, said the groups are meeting again to discuss ideas to improve the situation. “I think there is an issue there, but it will have to be a collaborative process between the city, the regional district and the school district on how to solve it,” he said. “We’ve definitely heard a number of ideas on how to address

it. We’re going to have to go through these ideas and see which one works the best to address the issue. The ideal situation would be everybody uses the crosswalk.” Cpl. Norm Smith, head of Nanaimo RCMP’s Traffic Services division, said in an e-mailed response that blocking the Wakesiah driveway into the NDSS parking lot would cause havoc at the Third Street entrance. Foy said it is a complicated area and any change could have an impact elsewhere. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Energy grant invested in electric vehicle infrastructure BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo school officials want to use a $25,000 energy improvement grant to buy an electric car and install three charging stations on district property. The Education Ministry announced the grant earlier this year, to be spent on projects that increase the energy efficiency of the district’s buildings and operations. With just $25,000 to work with to help reduce the district’s carbon footprint, officials think that getting into the electric car market is the way to go.

“It boils down to the fact that fossil fuels generate more carbon,” said Pete Sabo, the district’s director of planning and operations. “It’s our first attempt at assessing the operations of an electric vehicle in the district.” One of the charging stations would be for the sole use of the district, to go in the maintenance yard, and officials are considering putting the other two near Nanaimo District Secondary School where members of the public could use them. Sabo said cost of the three charging stations is $21,000, but the district would receive an $8,000 grant through the

Community Charging Infrastructure Fund, a provincial grant program announced last spring. The district will use the $12,000 left over as a down payment on a $39,000 electric vehicle and the remaining $27,000 will be leased at $450 per month. But because the district will be able to return a rental vehicle that was costing the district $882 per month, it actually saves money in this move, he added. The Education Ministry has approved this use of the money. As electric vehicles come down in price, the district

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◆ From /1 While some children only remain in the system for a period of 18 months, it is not uncommon for children to wait between eight and 12 years in foster care for a home, which can result in trauma and additional care issues that must be met by an adoptive parent. “These kids are going to need many adults to raise them,” Madeiros said. “In the adoption community we believe these kids are worth it.” B.C. Adoption was created as a resource for those individuals, providing workshops and support to new and potential adopters. On Dec. 1, Heather Phillips will be celebrating the eight-year anniversary of her adoption of Michael, 12, and Michael’s sister, Arianna, 9. Phillips was only 21 when she decided to adopt Michael, whom her parents were fostering. Her family has fostered children since she was three years old. “I just knew that I could give Michael a home that was loving, and I knew I could help give him a forever home so he wouldn’t be bounced around the system,” she said. “I can’t imagine life any other way. There’s days that it’s hard as a single parent, but I have lots of support from my family and friends and the kids are amazing.” Phillips held a common misconception that as a single mother she would be denied the opportunity to adopt. But she was successful, and also had the opportunity to adopt Ari-

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anna, who was conceived during the adoption process. “It was a little bit of a shock at first,” she said. Phillips has a bachelor’s degree in child and youth care and is currently working on advancing her education in speech and language pathology. Joel Martinflatt said the process with their daughter has been a positive one and encourages other families to look into adopting. “A lot of people get scared away by adoption, but there are so many incredible kids waiting for a forever family,” he said. “It seems scary to think about the situations in which they may have come from, but they’re just children and they’re beautiful and wonderful and resilient,” added Ashleigh. “You don’t have to be this specially trained person to do this, you just have to be willing to be a parent.” For more information on adopting through the Ministry of Children and Families, call 1-877-2367807. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Trustees move to cut paper Nanaimo school trustees want to investigate whether it is feasible to make board and committee meetings paperless. Trustee Bill Bard brought up the idea at Wednesday’s business committee meeting. “We only need to look at this table right now,� he said, pointing to printed reports in front of trustees and stacks of printed agendas available for the public. “When I think about cuts to office supplies in recent years, it’s disturbing that we’re still using this much paper, Trustees are issued laptop computers for use during their term of office, although most do not bring them to board meetings on a regular basis. The committee recommended an ad hoc committee be formed to investigate the viability of having paperless meetings.

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The province’s plan to offer post-secondary students free, online, open textbooks for the 40 most popular courses is raising some eyebrows in Nanaimo. The province estimates up to 200,000 students could benefit from this move each year, savings hundreds of dollars a year on textbooks because these texts could be read online or downloaded at no cost. Faculty would also be able to modify and adapt the open textbooks to fit different classes and better meet local teaching needs. Steve Beasley, executive director of the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union, said while anything that saves students money is positive, instructors will still have the ability to choose their own course materials and there is no guarantee that these texts will be used. “This sounds like a boutique program to make it sound like the government is doing something about the affordability of post-second-

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A broken water line shattered the daily routine at the Salvation Army New Hope Centre in downtown Nanaimo. The line broke under the concrete floor of the residential section of the building at 19 Nicol St. at about 3 a.m. Friday, forcing the evacuation of about 25 residents who were given temporary shelter at the Salvation Army Church gymnasium on Eighth Street. Rob Anderson, director of ministries, said water flooded the lower floors of the centre to about six centimetres deep. “It overflowed, went down the stairwell and into the basement,” Anderson said. Restoration workers mopped up water from the centre’s dining room, kitchen and food and supplies storage areas while plumbers jack-hammered up the concrete floor of the New Hope Centre foyer to track down the leak. Anderson said he hoped to have residents back in the building by the end of the day. “It just depends on how long it takes them to fix the water line,” he said. Envoy Dawne Anderson said the centre’s dining room and kitchen were closed and the

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Lowen Reimer couldn’t keep a smile off his face Wednesday when he was shown a drawing of the pirate treehouse that will be installed in his backyard soon. “Of all the things he wished for, above everything else, he wanted a pirate treehouse,” said his father, Bryce. “I don’t know where it came from. We’re going to be the happening place on the block.” Lowen’s dream is coming true thanks to the Help Fill a Dream Foundation, which provides hope, help and happiness to Island children with life-threatening conditions. The Reimer family received the good news at the Country Grocer on Bowen Road. At the same time, the Island grocery chain launched a fundraising campaign for the foundation – until Dec. 15, proceeds from “dream” bouquets, paper shirts a n d I s l a n d - g r ow n Christmas trees will go toward fulfilling the dreams of sick children and supporting their families. Last year, Country Grocer raised more than $10,000 for the foundation, said director Peter Cavin. Lowen, 5, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was three, forcing the family of five to move to Vancouver for a month in December 2010 while he underwent treatment at B.C. Children’s Hospital. His mother, Jen, describes that time as exhausting and overwhelming for the family, both emotionally and financially. She had just gone on maternity leave and Bryce took a leave from his job as a mill worker

to be with their sick child in Vancouver. The foundation helped them through that difficult time by supplying food and travel vouchers and now Lowen’s dream is about to be fulfilled. Lowen’s cancer is in remission, but treatment doesn’t end until 2014 to make sure it doesn’t come back. While too shy to talk to the media, it was obvious by the ear-to-ear smile and the light in his eyes that Lowen is excited about his pirate treehouse, complete with a crow’s nest, a cabin for sleepovers, a treasure chest, a slide and a swing. Craig Smith, executive director of the Help Fill a Dream Foundation, said the organization is working with the Serauxmen Service Club and the project will be built largely by volunteers in the new year. “One of the things we find when kids are sick and families are coping with that, having something to look forward to is a big thing,” he said.

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Program gives justice a hand Volunteers accomplish a variety of tasks in our communities, but those who give their time to restorative justice programs may do more than meets the eye. As we recognize Restorative Justice week in B.C. (Nov. 18-25), we should take time to rethink our idea of justice. The biblical credo of “… An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth,” is a far cry from today’s somewhat less clear definition. Traditional theories of justice run from retribution to deterrence, rehabilitation to incarceration and each has its place in our judicial system. We all want violent offenders off our streets and all criminals made accountable for their actions. We want a justice system that is fair to all of those involved, both offenders and victims. Too often, a traditional approach to justice fails to change the attitude of the offender, much less give them an appreciation of the harm they’ve done. Making sure the victim feels the punishment fits the crime and the chance for reparation are often overlooked. This is where restorative justice has the greatest impact. In cases where the practice is used, the victim plays an active role in how the perpetrator is dealt with. This allows the victim’s voice to be heard from the beginning of the process, unlike the court system, which often leaves victim impact statements to follow a conviction. For the restorative justice system to work, however, requires offenders to admit their guilt and show remorse, victims who are willing to use the alternative to the justice system, and a supportive community for both. We are fortunate to have volunteers run restorative justice programs in our communities. But with the court system overburdened, it’s time for government to invest in expanding these programs, both to relieve pressure on the courts and to help deliver justice over the long term. 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

Sports fans running out of options Sports fans are quickly running the nerve to say the crowd noise out of options as the National when the Calgary Stampeders were Hockey League lockout continues on offence was too loud. This from to plod along from what was sima team that was unhappy about ply annoying, to now the ridicudrawing 25,000 people to a regular lous. season game and the fans should Billionaire owners fighting with show more loyalty. millionaire players as the Joe But back to the point. Average fans look for something to Hockey games were being canfill their sports cravings. celled and talks appeared to be Locally, we have our going nowhere, but the amateur sporting teams fans still had choices. SATURDAY such as the Clippers, Major League Baseball REFLECTION Mariners, Nanaimo playoffs were just United and V.I. Raiders, around the corner and Chris Hamlyn but as good as they have the National Football Assistant Editor been, they don’t give the League was in the competition enthusiasts thick of one of its most that ultimate high. They competitive seasons in aren’t professional. recent memory. When September I’m not a big fan rolled around and the of baseball over 162 NHL owners locked out games, but the playoffs the players, fans weren’t almost always have too perturbed. Surely it some drama and story wouldn’t last too long and we could to entertain. I’m going back a year, all get back to cheering for our but one of the best games I ever team. watched was Game 6 of the 2011 In the meantime, there was World Series between St. Louis and the promise of the Vancouver Texas. I was literally glued to the Whitecaps putting on a perforset, and while I wasn’t pulling for mance for soccer fans. We know one team over the other, I shook how that disappointment turned my head over the drama that out. unfolded. The B.C. Lions were living up Being a long-suffering fan of the to the predictions football gurus St. Louis Rams, my NFL season placed on them. That is until the was pretty much over before it team decided to go on cruise conbegan, but there are a number trol for four weeks and tanked in of teams capable of winning the the western final. I don’t know Super Bowl and that makes for what was more embarrassing - the great entertainment. Trouble is, performance on the field or the fin- it’s in the final stretch and will ger pointing that came soon after. soon be over as well. One defensive player even had That leaves the National

Basketball Association, but who cares. So, once a Super Bowl champion is crowned, what do sports fans do with their time? And what do TV and radio sports shows do to fill time? Will it be more of the CBC’s classic hockey reruns from yesteryear? Or classic boxing or classic Olympic highlights? Perhaps TSN will ramp up the spelling bees and dog agility shows. The first two weeks of regular season NHL games in December, as well as the all star game are on the chopping block. I’m starting to believe my Boston Bruins visit to Rogers Arena to battle the Vancouver Canucks Dec. 29 is in real jeopardy. Too bad, I was looking forward to a whole new set of Canucklehead jabs. But not all is lost. I surfed the Internet for some new sports that might gain some popularity and fill the void left by the NHL. Listverse has some interesting ones including swamp soccer, mountain unicycling, chess boxing and my favourite – mind ball where two players sit in a room and use brainwaves to move a ball across a table. There’s got to be a way for adapting that to hockey arenas and a puck. Granted it’s not the end-toend, crash and bang action we are used to, but it’s more than we have now. Maybe by the time a goal is scored, a deal will be made and the real game will return. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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To the Editor, I was a participant in the recent B.C. Ferries consultation and engagements at the Coast Bastion Inn. The discussion guide provided was informative and somewhat revealing at the same time. Its focus was mainly with respect to service cuts and cost savings, both admirable objectives in themselves, but the process of raising prices and cutting service to reduce costs is a never ending downward spiral that most businesses never recover from. The guide made no reference to increasing sales (traffic) through promotion, incentives or any other means. The Ferry Commissioners’ report reviewed the Washington State Ferries 2009 plan where incentives, advance, no fee, bookings and promotions were to be the order of the day to encourage increased usage. This observation was perhaps lost on the B.C. Ferries

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administration. Each ferry sailing is basically a ‘fixed’ cost with fuel, wages and capital costs constants. The only variable is the revenue through sales of services, in other words, vehicle and passenger traffic. I can, at my home computer, seek, book and print a ticket or a boarding pass for most any kind of travel almost anywhere in the world, except to cross Georgia Strait by B.C. Ferry. B.C. Ferries needs an online, no fee, booking system for travel on selected

routes. This, in addition to some rationalization of sailings on low volume routes, could have a major impact on the bottom line. While this was the main objective of my attendance, with several of the other attendees voicing similar comments, I noted a couple of other points of interest: ◆ A $6-million preferred share dividend to the B.C. government as the only shareholder. Dividends are usually paid out after tax and out of profits. If there is no profit, why are the dividends still being paid?

I view this as a tax. ◆ An $18-million deferred fuel account to be paid out of future revenues. This was a result of the fare cap imposed by the commissioner. Why not eliminate the dividend and pay off the deferred fuel account? ◆ a $275-million, unfunded, defined pension plan for ferry workers. Only public sector workers have defined benefit pensions. This should be funded and a defined contribution plan implemented. ◆ The Duke Point route, while being the fourth busiest in vehicle and passengers, had a $29.8-million shortfall. It is similar to the Horseshoe Bay– Bowen Island route in volume and utilization, yet it has five times the loss. An anomaly that must be explored and fully explained by B.C. Ferries. I hope it was listening. George Creek Cedar

Empire Days parade rolls downtown in 2013 To the Editor, The Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society would like to inform your readers that the 2013 Empire Days Parade is definitely a go. Some earlier confusion was published that it may be in jeopardy. This confusion has been clarified. Several months ago a call went out to our community regarding several concerns expressed by the society. As well as operating funds and membership decline, it was under the impression the Empire Days Parade main organizers – the Nanaimo Lions Club – was finding it difficult to do so again in 2013. The Lions have been an important part in organizing this parade and will continue to be a major partner in event marshalling and the parade, float, etc., line up on Victoria Crescent. Requests and applications for parade entrees from our community, around B.C. and the U.S. for floats, marching bands and organizations – previously administered by the Lions – will now be done by the society under the guidance of Diana Lilley, parade chairwoman.

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The Nanaimo Empire Days Parade is alive and well and the society expects 2013 to live up to its ‘Nanaimo’s best parade of the year’ reputation. What a Nanaimo heritage legacy we have with this parade as it has been a yearly event since 1867. Roy Linder NEDS publicity

Secondary school cuts key part of math studies To the Editor, Prior to 1989, Woodlands Secondary School was Woodlands Junior Secondary School.

In 1988 and 1989 the Nanaimo school district reorganized and three junior highs – Wellington, Woodlands and John Barsby – became secondary schools. When Woodlands began offering Grade 12 courses, calculus 12 was one of them and has been offered ever since. There is a provincial curriculum for calculus 12 that the Woodlands course followed. Students enrolled in calculus would eventually enter post-secondary institutions to study further in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine, economics, or business. Taking calculus 12 at Woodlands prepared students for their university courses, allowing them to preview a challenging subject within the familiar environment of high school. This coming spring, Woodlands will not offer calculus 12 for the first time in 24 years. The provincial government trumpets a vision of flexibility and choice, but sadly, chronic underfunding has resulted in fewer choices for our students. Denise Wood Nanaimo

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Letters on meters offer strange view To the Editor, Re: Debate on smart meters onesided, Letters, Nov. 3; Columnist’s views nothing but babble, Letters, Nov. 6. On Nov. 3, James G. Smith claimed that “promotion” regarding smart meters is all onesided. That’s strange, given the extensive print media coverage of opponents that I’ve seen. Smith drags in all manner of scare cases – such as tobacco which is irrelevant, but only gives his onesided vaguely stated conclusions. He does not provide evidence that B.C. Hydro is hiding the truth, indeed he does not even name his areas of concern (some opponents think the economics are faulty, some are afraid of the radio signals). Certainly the B.C. Hydro bureaucracy did not explain enough early on, but if Smith looks on its site, he’ll find a summary of its business case, and if he did adequate research on the Internet, he’d find the

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True heroes fight evil To the Editor, Re: Real heroes of conflicts refused to participate, Letters, Nov. 15. Whenever anyone stands up to defend himself and his loved ones from an aggressor, he is a hero. If in the process of defending himself, the aggressor dies, so be it. He started it and got what he deserves.

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Small-scale, intensive food production paying off Olivier De Schutter, and others attack UN Special Rapporglobal hunger were teur on the Right to applied to population, Food, will we might speak via get some FOOD with live results. MATTERS webcast on We all Marjorie Stewart The Right know we to Food: a have a right Weapon to adequate against food. Many Global of us work H Hunger r on to extend Tuesday that right (Nov. 27) at to less Tufts Unifortunate versity in folk in our Maryland. communities. All but If the intelligence sociopaths will reach and dedication with out to help others who which De Schutter are hungry.

When I taught in the blackboard jungle of public education in the slums of Glasgow in the early 1960s, metal milk crates were delivered to all classrooms at recess. Few rejected the small bottles. Some of the biggest, toughest boys would come around to see if there was any extra milk after distribution and gulp it down. There were subsidized hot meals for lunch, too, and nobody knew who had paid and who had not.

I cannot imagine how we could have got through each day without the food supplied by the city for kids who had little use for a day in class. Meantime, we teachers were developing relationships with young people we would never have met any other way, and sharing what worldly wisdom we had in place of parents mostly too poor and discouraged to be of much use. De Schutter knows that producing more

food does not affect hunger when the extra food does not get to the hungry. He knows that until we deal with the political causes of poverty many people will go hungry while a few others waste precious resources. This is a nuanced understanding of the issue, meaning you look below the surface blend of poverty, ignorance, apathy and low selfesteem to find the tangle of bad policies which are the root cause of hunger.

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If we get to a nuanced consideration of excess population, I expect we will find that the root causes are not irresponsibility of poor parents so much as the irresponsible behaviours of those who deprive others through greed. Increased financial security is known to decrease population. The agro-ecology strategies encouraged by De Schutter for small-scale, intensive food production in sub-Saharan Africa

are already paying off. When the tsunami of hunger caused by the failure of unsustainable global food systems hits the over-developed world, maybe it will be our turn to feel the pangs of hunger on an overpopulated Vancouver Island while Africans are feeding themselves? ◆ Marjorie Stewart is board chairwoman of Nanaimo Foodshare Society. She can be reached at marjoriean dalstewart@shaw.ca.

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Long-time employee calls it a career An amazing journey of 42.5 years with Overwaitea/SaveOn-Foods came to a end Nov 17 when Ken Marshall walked out of the Nanaimo Terminal Park store for the final time as an employee. His grocery retail career

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said over the years he has been fortunate to work with amazing people and has many memories he will always cherish. Marshall’s co-workers put on a 40-year service award celebration, hiring a limo to transport him and his family.

His wife, Denise, and children, Cheryl and Jason, created a framed memorabilia display with Marshall’s first pay stub – a whopping $2.56 – and an old tea pot photo and tea pot crest he had saved from the original OverWaitTea.

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The new Tourism Nanaimo visitor centre on the Parkway Trail rest area at the Nanaimo Parkway/Northfield Road intersection proved to be a challenge for both architects and contractors. The building was originally a washroom facility for trail users but quickly grew in popularity with the travelling public.

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The transformation of a picnic shelter to a tourist visitor centre on a busy stretch of Nanaimo highway seems like a natural fit. But it wasn’t without its challenges. The shelter, originally a Rotary project to provide a washroom facility for users of the Parkway Trail near Northfield Road, was designed by Raymond de Beeld and Shahrokh Khaze of Raymond de Beeld Architect Inc.

The pair wanted to incorporate both the history of the area’s mining heritage and the nature that surrounds it. A grass-roof shelter with picnic tables and two washrooms, the area soon became popular as a rest stop and park-and-ride location for motorists. “It became very busy but there was no electricity, no sewer just a water source and a holding tank for the washrooms had to be pumped out every couple of days,� said Ian Blackwood, city manager of facility maintenance and construction. “We eventually tied into the city’s sewer system about four years ago.� The popularity of the site resulted in a plan for a Nanaimo Economic Development

Corporation tourism visitor centre, but putting up a new building wasn’t possible so de Beeld and Khaze were called in to work with the footprint of the existing structure. “It was a challenge, it was never intended to be closed in,� said de Beeld. “Tourism Nanaimo needed more space and we still had to make all the mechanical and electrical components required for a modern building fit. And we had to meet code. What was OK during the time of the shelter’s construction is not OK now.� Keeping to the original intent and feel of the picnic area, the centre features glass walls to allow for views of the area. A stream-like buffer of river rocks along the perimeter of the

inside keeps visitors away from the glass walls and ties the inside to the outside. The outside has garden beds and exposed aggregate concrete sidewalks to access the washrooms. Khaze said the idea behind all the glass was to still get a sense of the original structure. “The roof is still there, the wood beams are still there and whether you look at it inside or out, you still see the nature surrounding it,� he said. Blackwood agreed the project was a challenge. “Where it is built is a coal area so we had to remove the entire concrete slab where the picnic tables were and pour a new one engineered by a geotech,� he said. ◆ See ‘AREA’ ‘ /18

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DEATHS June Wilkie (Savage, Gaylard, Flegg) 1929 - 2012 June passed away at Surrey Memorial Hospital in her 83rd year following a sudden illness. She was a remarkable woman who left an indelible impression on the people whose lives she touched. June was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Margaret Savage and her husbands, Bill Gaylard, Aubrey Flegg and Tom Wilkie. June leaves her brother Al Savage (Colleen) and their children of Nanaimo. Missing her deeply are her loving children, Wanda (Ed), Brett (Julie), Laura (Bob) and Melinda. June is also survived by her grandchildren Byron, Carsen, Chelsea, Clayton, Sean, Tanya and Irene and 4 great grandchildren as well as her step daughter Lisa Edwards and her family of Scotland. June had many family and friends on Vancouver Island and the mainland who mourn her loss. June had a wonderful childhood growing up in Nanaimo, BC. She attended Harewood School and graduated from John Shaw School in 1948. She married Bill Gaylard and spent most of her married life in Richmond where they raised 4 children. June worked as a medical receptionist for many years and was a very active and respected member of her community. Once she retired, June returned to Vancouver Island and in her later years moved back to the mainland to live closer to her children. June was a mentor and friend to many in her lifetime. She lived by the motto ‘ONE DAY AT A TIME’ and will be remembered fondly for being a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need and had many wonderful friends from all walks of life.

When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But ďŹ ll each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky! Special thanks to the caring staff at Hilton Villa Care Home and Surrey Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of June’s Life will be held at a later date. In Lieu of owers donations are gratefully accepted at BC Special Olympics 1662662A Ave, Surrey BC, V35 9L5

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Feb. 24, 1927 – Nov. 6, 2012 Wray was born in Seton Lake B.C. and passed away in Courtenay. He is survived by his wife, Bev Howden; his brother, Dave (Jean) Carlberg; sister, Margaret (Tom) Thompson,; sons Eric (Jo Ann) Carlberg, Clark (Barb) McAlpine; daughters, Elaine (Doug) Morrison, Louise Manson; grandchildren: Shane (Raylene) Manson, Trevor & Lauren Graugaard, Kyle, Donavin, Rebecca, Missy, Richard and Kenny Carlberg, Rachel (Ken) McDougall; great grandchildren: Stephanie & Jonah Manson, Anna, Rosie and Ryan McDougall. Wray was predeceased by his father, Herman and mother, Lucy; his sister, Doris Kobyashi; his ďŹ rst wife, Isabelle and son-in-law, Mike Manson. Wray grew up in New Westminster B.C. He joined the army at an early age, served in the artillery (was also a paratrooper) and was stationed in many places in Canada including Shilo and Winnipeg Manitoba, Toronto & Petawawa Ontario, Truro Nova Scotia and Victoria B.C. He was discharged in 1963, moved to Nanaimo where he worked for B.C. Ferries ďŹ rst as a deck hand then as an ofďŹ cer and ďŹ nally as captain. As a B.C. Ferries ofďŹ cer he worked out of Kelsey Bay, Nanaimo and Victoria. Wray loved his family, loved to ďŹ sh (for pleasure and commercially), loved to dance and had a beautiful singing voice. He was a staunch hockey fan (Canucks of course!) He was a very good swimmer, golfer, painter and had his pilots licence. He enjoyed travelling – Disneyland and Las Vegas were two of his favourite destinations. He was a long time Mason, Shriner and was part of the Sabres. We will all miss his great sense of humour, his stories and songs and the love which he shared with us all. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2:00 p.m. At d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. Comox.

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St. Philips Anglican Church, Lantzville is seeking a capable person to manage the day-to-day functions of the church ofďŹ ce. Aprox 20hrs per week. Compensation to be determined. Submit resume to Church Wardens, via email: stphil@shaw.ca Closing Date: 28-Nov-2012

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– Free Ad dmission – CLARK, Jeffrey Ryan Jeff left us, tragically, on November 18, 2012. Left to mourn his passing are parents, David and Kathleen Clark; sister, Kelly; brother, Anthony; maternal grandparents, Douglas and Audrey Best; the love of his life, Danielle Artuso; her parents, John and Sue and sister, Stephanie; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Earnie and Annie Clark. Born in Nanaimo on May 23, 1985, Jeff attended Mountain View School, Nanaimo District Secondary School and Vancouver Island University. He enrolled in the Carpentry program at VIU and just this spring completed the requirements for his Red Seal CertiďŹ cation, making him a Journeyman Carpenter. He was currently working on constructing the new library on Salt Spring Island. He was employed by Knappett Projects. Jeff’s love of the outdoors began with growing up in a country setting, being involved in Cubs, Scouts and family camping/ďŹ shing trips to Toquart Bay every summer. With his magnetic personality and contagious smile he made friends easily. We will miss his crazy antics, his sense of humour, adventurousness, loving nature and outgoing personality. He was a grandson, son, brother, boyfriend, nephew, cousin, friend... we loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 1-4 p.m. At the Nanaimo Hornets Clubhouse, 6704 Dover Road.

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HANDYPERSON SPECIAL: Dining table. Needs re-staining, 6 chairs, need new upholstering, $99. 1 (250)729-0875 HP PHOTOSMART Printer for PC or Mac, exc. cond. $24. (250)753-4289.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

FRIENDLY FRANK

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

3-BDRM SPLIT level, West Nanaimo. Country setting, close to town. Large 2-car garage with shop area. New kitchen & appl’s. Self-contained sub-letable 1-bdrm suite. Apply now and receive 1/2 mo. rent free. NP/NS. Ref’s. $1650. 250-716-6811 or 250245-4546, 250-753-4749. CEDAR AREA: Immaculate 5 bdrm, 2200 sqft. 2 full baths, rec room with woodstove, concrete seller for canning, large laundry. OfďŹ ce area with own entry. Private gated yard. Long term lease preferred. Ref’s req’d. $1325/mo. Call Jamie 604-789-8242. NANAIMO- (Departure Bay) newly reno’d 5 bdrm, 2 bath, ocean view, new appls, W/D, NS/NP. $1750+ utils. Refs. Call (250)756-6925, lv msg.

N. NANAIMO (near Woodgrove Mall), near schools & bus, 2 large bdrms, walkout suite, N/P, N/S, no partiers, incls heat, hydro, cable, high speed internet, hot water, 3 appls, $950 mo. Avail immed. Refs req’d. Call 250-390-9858 between 9am-9pm.

NEC COMPUTER, Desk top, $60. obo. 3 brass lamps $30. (250)591-4731, (250)740-2783 OAK FINISH china cabinet and base, $99. (250)753-8141 SALMON TROLLING Rod, steel like reel, made in USA, $90. Call (250)753-3587. TREAT DEHYDRATOR with all accessories. New, never used. $45. 1 (250)753-8651

FUEL/FIREWOOD MILL SLABS, approximately 3.5 cords, delivered by crane truck, $170. Call Marino at 250-619-9109 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

“Perfect Gift for Animal Lovers� Fine Spanish Lladro &Nao Figurines. Priced below appraised value $95 - $250. Proceeds to Qualicum Cat Rescue. Call 250-248-6867 YAMAHA ORGAN, $400obo; Kitchenaid mixer, $200; Singer Sewing, $150. 250-753-8085

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

FURNITURE 3 SEATER hide-a-bed, $175, 3 seat sofa, $99, 2 rocking chairs and 1 Tub chair (offers), dresser w/ 2 large mirrors, $25, kitchen table (2 chairs $25). By appt only. (250)7402783 (250)755-2026 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 10am-2pm. 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.

PARKSVILLE. THIS is it! Well designed rancher, 55 +, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/TV room, many updates, 5 appliances, very private back yard, Bare Land Strata. Asking $338,500 obo. For appointment call 250248-5113

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! Open house every Sat & Sun noon-4pm. 5942 Tower Place, Duncan. No Strata, open concept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath. 1406 sq.ft., 4 SS appl’s., fully landscaped, dbl garage. Only $365,000. inclds hst. BEST VALUE! Gord 250-710-1947

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FOR SALE BY OWNER DUNCAN, duplex zoned, small 2 bd character home close to town. Orchard, berries, organic raised beds + greenhouse. (250)748-3007

HOUSES FOR SALE

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 3-WHEEL Electric Scooter. Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube. Custom charger. Good batteries. $650. (250)740-2768

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

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 39’ 2004 TRAVEL Trailer, park model, “Terry modelâ€? 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. 4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673. 5X10 NATIONAL Pool Table with all original accessories & overhead light; Conn electric band acoustic organ; Bamboo bar; 2 older TVs; 2 arborite kitchen tables & other misc. Call 250-738-0368 to view. Cedar split rails 8 & 10ft. $1.00 per ft. Firewood bundles $5.00. Exercise bike like new. $200. Antique piano $500 Cross bow $100. 250-9412764 C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Nov 25, 2012. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812. FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228. GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Asking $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Entertainment centre for 27â€? TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905. MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidiďŹ er, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806. MINTON CHINA- set of 8 “Laurentian pinkâ€?, mint condition. $995 obo. King’s plate silverware “Mayowerâ€?, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg. SNOW TIRES, P215/60R15, steel belted radials, used one season only (Dec & Jan). As new. (250)748-4658 PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.

DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets. 2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 appl’s. $29,900. (250)748-2863

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.

MID 70’s dbl wide on .28 acre, in Mill Bay. 2-bdrm w/den. 2 baths. Good cond. Propane stove & dryer, newer roof $205,000. Call (250)746-9658.

7 yr old 3 bdrm, 3 bath + 600 sq.ft bonus area over dbl garage on 2 acres in Royston. Lg covered south facing decks, heat pump. 250-335-1259

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, ďŹ replace, greenspace, pet on approval. Many updates, low strata fees in small complex. Asking $153,900. Please call (250)753-8141 or visit: www.strata954.ca EAST COURTENAY 980 s.f. 3 bdrms, large living room, spacious kitchen,mostly new laminate ooring. Fenced in yard, workshop w/electricity. Right across from N.I.C., aquatic center, Costco, Home Depot & new Thrifty’s. 250-703-6768

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

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

250-754-2936

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

EVERGREEN PLACE mobile home, $49,900, 800sf, complete reno in & out, small pet ok. (250)710-8985 or email welcomehome4sales@gmail.com

MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.

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Lantzville Estate Sale: below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, waterfront beach access, suite potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. 7 mins from Woodgrove. $550,000. 250713-2270, 250-585-2620.

25 PRYDE Ave. spacious 1bdrm grnd level townhouse, W/D. $675. (250)756-4728. #304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #3-1695 BOUNDARY Ave- 2 bdrms, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com #4-1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $725. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Avenue- 1 bdrm, $650 & $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground r unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Small pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.

LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688

CENTRALLY LOCATED- Immaculate, just renovated sunny 1 Bdrm w/garden patio. New appliances, bathroom, ooring, paint and drapes. Insuite laundry & secure parking. Near bus and seawall. NS/NP. $725. 250-756-2717. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765.

DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 Bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping. From $690 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $950 mo and up + utils. Call 250-713-1025. 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, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. LUXURIOUS 2BDRM condo in downtown Nanaimo. 5 appli’s, free WiFi. Hardwood. Fabulous building. N/S, N/P. $900. 1 (250)754-2207 NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. Renovated 2 Bdrms from $750/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Nov. 1 or 15th. Hot water included, on bus route. $525/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.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BRECHIN: BRIGHT 2 bdrm, soaker tub, heated tile, 4 appl’s, NS/NP. Near park, view, $975. (250)754-2490. COLLEGE/BOWEN PARKClean 1 bdrm suite in 4-plex, F/S, private entrance, heat included, $650. NS/NP. References. Call 250-753-7363. 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. NANAIMO- 2 BDRM duplex (Brook’s Landing). Available Dec 1. $1100. Lrg yrd, 5 appls, consider sm pet. Refs. Call Brian 250-729-1061. RUTHERFORD AREA- beautiful sxs Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, F/S, D/W, F/P, garage, W/D hookup, big fenced yard, mountain views, NP/NS. Dec or Jan 1. $1075 mo. Call 250741-1383, 1-250-727-5687. STEVENSON PT. Rd. upper Duplex, ocean view, tranquil setting, $1000 mo + utils. Avail Dec. 1. Call (250)751-8787.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT SPA BOUND Pools & Spas: Hot Tub Rentals. Call (250)585-0077

HOMES FOR RENT 1624 BLACKSTONE Way- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1400. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 5830 HAMMOND Bay Rd- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1150. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

OFFICE/RETAIL WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce 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 ooring, A/C

Call 250-245-2277

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. $475. 250-751-2454. FOR RENT, One large spacious, private unfurnished bedroom of a quite home with a father and son. This is a great opportunity for a mature student, commuter or single working person. No Smoking, alcohol or drugs. Home located between the University, aquatic center and downtown area. All a 10 to 15 minute walk. Rent which includes TV, internet, utilities, washer and drier is $500 and 1/2 for Damage deposit. 250-802-1410 mgraf1telus.net NANAIMO, CENTRAL- share top oor w/ mature professional, spacious, ocean views, lrg deck. $550 mo inclds utils. NS/NP. Call (250)751-8906.

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

QUARTERWAY: 2BDRM, 2bath, level entry, W/D, F/S, $850. N/P, N/S. 250-753-0046 SOUTH NANAIMO (Lake front), not on bus route, lower level 1 bdrm suite. Priv. ent. All utils incld’d, in suite W/D. NS/NP. Avail immed. $750. Call (250)754-8728. UNIVERSITY AREA, 1 bdrm fully furn’d, all inclusive, sep prkg/ent, all utils & cable incl’d, $800,avail now. 250-667-1045 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. Bob 250-618-4775 UNIVERSITY AREA, off College Dr., 1 bdrm suite, all appls, incls heat & hyrdro, $680 mo. (250)753-5716. WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $850/mo. 250-591-8414.

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1095. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com N. NANAIMO, beautiful 2 bdrm/2 bath + den/dining area, W/D, gas ďŹ replace, $1115 mo, N/P. Avail immed. Call 250729-8081 or 250-956-2239.

TOWNHOUSES 1653 PEQUOD Cres- Gabriola Island, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 17-444 BRUCE Ave- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com LADYSMITH- brand new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1700sq ft, ocean views, 5 appls, F/P, single car garage w/lots of extra parking. 2 year lease and will discuss rental break. Rent to Own is a deďŹ nite possibility. View on KiJiJi Ladysmith rentals for pics. Call (250)802-1520.

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 931 SPRING Place- 1 bdrm, $652 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DEPARTURE BAY. Spacious & bright, 1 bdrm. Incls utils, hi-speed internet, digital TV, basic phone, parking, shared laundry, on bus route. N/S, N/P. $750 mo. 250-751-3386. DOCKSIDE WAY- spacious 2 bdrm walkout suite, 5 appls, quiet tenants, gas F/P. NS/NP, $950 heat & electricity incld. Avail Dec 1. 250-667-1032. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM Suite, self-contained. $650./mo inclds utils. 250-716-6811 or 250-245-4546, 250-753-4749. NANAIMO- ON the ocean, 2 bdrm walk-out, W/D, laminate rs+ carpet, satellite, $950+ 1/2utils.NS/NP.(250)754-3446. NEAR CHASE RIVER. New 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $875. utils incld. Avail Now. 250-714-0704 or 250-751-3930. N. NANAIMO - 1 bdrm, priv entrance & patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils & W/D. Refs req’d. Avail Dec. 1. (250)751-2068. N. NANAIMO, close to all amens & ocean, bright Studio/Bach, sep ent, fully furn’d, W/D, all utils & wiďŹ incl’d, N/S, N/P, $650 mo. 250-758-0511. N. NANAIMO: Lrg/new 1 bdrm lots of storage, sep. parking/ent. All inclusive with wiďŹ /high speed internet, digital TV. On bus route. $775/rent nego. Call 250-758-0152. N. NANAIMO- “waterfrontâ€? (close to Woodgrove) Furn’d 1 bdrm lrg master, N/S. Quiet & clean. Refs. $750+ utils 250390-1805, 250-616-2906.

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

1958 DODGE MAYFAIR, 2 dr. Hardtop, Duncan car, V8, push button, runs excellent, 78 K-miles, needs some restoring. $5,000. (250)715-3721

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

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TRANSPORTATION

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CARS

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141.

‘06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan. Just inspected; passed all categories. Ready for winter on the Malahat. 2.7L V6, power windows/locks, sunroof, fog lamps, A/C, snow tires all around on the original alloy wheels, Satin jade colour 173,000 km. $5500 (250) 7151236

2005 GRAND-AM, V-6, auto, 133,000km. White exterior/gray interior. One owner. Very clean, runs great. $4,200 obo. (250)616-7252

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2008 Pontiac G5 great shape 63,900k. Power windows, locks, air. $6,900 new set of snow tires incld. 250-792-2620 1923 FORD “T� Bucket. 350 short block Chevy. 400 H.P. motor. $18,000. Call Ron (250)729-7146 after 5:00p.m.

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

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

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1994 34’-MOTORHOME, 454 gas engine, 110 volt generator, new coffee maker & microwave. Ready to travel. Must see! $10,950. (250)753-0046

WINTER SPECIAL! 1999 Mazda Miata Convert with hardtop. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 123,000k, 5spd manual, all power, cruise, Bose audio, alarm system, regular service, exc. cond. $9,000obo. 250-729-4948

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

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, Very clean. $2,500 obo. 1-250-751-0645

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

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2002 Taurus S.W. c/w 2 sets of tires. Well maintained. Averages 18 mpg hwy/ 24 mpg city driving. $2500 call 250-9414011

FORD 150XLT & 5th WHEEL ‘04 Ford 150 XLT, heavy duty, eng 5.4 l, 100k, boxliner, supercab $12,500. 04’ - 24’6� Westwind 5th wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen mattress, hardly used, rear kitchen great layout & great condition. $15,500. 250-5864716

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

1987 FORD RANGER

Spare motor $100. 2003 Rexair CLASS A, 29 ft motor home. Bright, cheery and in excellent condition. Low mileage. Must be seen to be appreciated. Garage kept. $44,900. N/P, N/S. Phone (250) 746-7808 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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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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2004 GREW BOWRIDER 17ft, Mercury 90 2-stroke motor, with trailer, low hours. Asking, $12,000. Mike 250-597-3389. UNION 36 for Public Auction, 1pm, Nov. 24th, to recover indebtedness. Ladysmith Marine Services; 901 Ludlow Rd., Ladysmith. Survey available, needs mast. For viewings or more info call 250-245-1146.

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Classifieds 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2800 obo. 250-618-3147

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

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

MOTORCYCLES 1999 PONTIAC Grand Am SE, silver, 98,561km, $1000 as is. (similar to photo shown) 250-753-5945

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Barsby juniors lose in playoffs The Barsby Bulldogs junior varsity football team won’t get a chance to defend its B.C. championship. John Barsby Community Secondary School’s AA JV team lost 19-16 on Wednesday to the Mission Roadrunners in the semifinals in Burnaby. The Roadrunners built a 19-0 lead but the Bulldogs didn’t give up. They got touchdowns from Trentyn Anderson and North Rainey and had one last chance at a game-winning or gametying drive, but it ended in a turnover. Barsby’s AA varsity team plays South Delta today (Nov. 24) at UBC. Look for results tomorrow at www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports.

Sport awards want nominees The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards have begun the search for the best of 2012. The city’s annual sports awards are seeking nominations for athlete of the year, masters athlete of the year, team of the year, coach of the year, official of the year, sport administrator of the year, as well as other categories. Look for more next issue, or visit www. nanaimosportachieve mentawards.com.

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NANAIMO WINS at Sooke Log by 3-1 score. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Peninsula Panthers player Cody Breitenstein, left, has his shot attempt knocked down by Nanaimo Buccaneers defenceman Quentin McShane during Thursday’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League game at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Nanaimo won 5-4.

Bucs have to work overtime for win BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Buccaneers almost let it get away from them, but they found a way to extend their win streak. The city’s junior B hockey team won its fifth game in a row in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action on Thursday, beating the Peninsula Panthers 5-4 in overtime at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Derian Hamilton scored the winning goal on a breakaway with one minute, 22 seconds left in OT. His teammate Jordan Levesque hur ried a Peninsula defenceman,

forcing a giveaway at the blueline. “And their other D-man was cheating up on the other side, so I just stepped in and grabbed it and got lucky that I had a free lane,” said Hamilton. “I’m not much of a breakaway goal scorer but it worked out that time.” He finished it with a backhand deke high to the glove side of the Panthers’ left-handed goalie. “I liked the way we p l aye d , ” s a i d B r a d Knight, Buccaneers coach. “They scored a couple real nice goals on us; we scored a couple real nice goals on them. I thought it was entertain-

ing; I thought it was up and down.” Nanaimo held a 4-1 lead at one point before Peninsula began to carry the play. Garrett Dunlop scored two goals for the Bucs and Thor Rosback and Will McNamara were Nanaimo’s other scorers. Goalie Riley Medves made 33 saves. GAME ON … The Buccaneers (12-10-1) play on the road tonight (Nov. 24) in Parksville against the Oceanside Generals (8-14-2). Faceoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Oceanside Place. After that the Bucs host the Westshore Wolves (14-10) Thursday (Nov. 29) at 7:15 p.m. at the NIC. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Nanaimo United has had the kind of start that makes players excited about how the season could end. The city’s Div. 1 Vancouver Island Soccer League men’s team (7-3-1) knocked off another perennial powerhouse last Friday, beating Sooke Celtic 3-1 at the Log in Victoria. “This is our best start since I’ve been with the club…” said Andrew Adams, team captain. “It gives you that confidence to go on and win that game when maybe you’re having doubts. Now we know. We can score against any team here, we can get that winning goal.” Adams was Nanaimo’s only scorer against Sooke, as the home team knocked a couple into its own goal. United has had some lucky bounces this year, said the captain, but the team has also made its own luck with a young, fast group that keeps opponents on their heels. New coach John Valentim has a passion that excites United players, Adams said.

“It’s been a really solid season,” said Scott Newlands, United defender. “We’ve had lots of positive outcomes, we’ve had positive games, the group’s real positive.” Injuries and depth have been concerns over the first half of the season, but now that college soccer is finished, some Vancouver Island University players are joining United and helping out in that area. In some years Nanaimo has struggled to win games before the VIU cavalry comes, but this year United has already positioned itself as a contender. The winning mindset goes back to last season, said Adams, when United felt it could have gone further in the Jackson Cup playdowns. “We all made a promise that we’re going to really push and try and win a trophy within the next few years,” he said. “It would be amazing for the town and for our club. We deserve it.” GAME ON … United plays the Prospect Lake Lakers (2-9) on the road today (Nov. 24). Next home action for Nanaimo isn’t until Dec. 8, when it takes on Gorge FC in a 7 p.m. match at Beban Park’s Merle Logan Field. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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With another season guson coached the now in the books, the local squad. Veronica Nanaimo and District Robinson was selected Lacrosse Associaas most inspirational tion recently held its player from the team, annual general meetJessica Ory as most ing and awards night. sportsmanlike player It provided the organi- and Jasmine Milburn zation an opportunity as most improved. to elect offiFrom the cials and peewee C THORPE start to plan boys’ squad REPORT for next coached by Ian Thorpe year and Peter Wong Columnist also to recand Damien ognize top Joly, winplayers and ners were volunteers Rhys Wong from the as most past season. inspiraMy thanks tional, to Debbie Aidan Cawthorne Jones as for passing along news most sportsmanlike from the meeting… and Evan Soucy the In the awards pormost improved player. tion of the evening, Winners from coach there were plenty of Tim Davie’s peewee talented players to B boys were most be recognized. Team inspirational player awards began at the Joshua Zary, most female peewee level, sportsmanlike Jake where Farren FerMcGonigle and most

From his team, bantam B coach Doug Cawthorne gave recognition to Colton Davie as the most inspirational player, Justin Nicholls as most sportsmanlike and Ross Manson as most improved player. Coach Todd Manns of the bantam A2 team presented awards to Cole Manns, Matthew Bishop and Aidan O’Dwyer as the most inspirational, most sportsmanlike and most improved players respectively. Turning to winners at the midget level of play, the first team

recognized was the midget girls’ squad coached by Marissa Jordan. The most inspirational player was judged to be Jenna Rafter. Madison Chamberlain was picked as most sportsmanlike player and Maya Miller as most improved on the year. Then came midget C boys’ coach Tony Smith, who announced award winners from that team to be Jayden Kambeitz as most inspirational player, Zach Wilson as most sportsmanlike and Jacob Borserio as most improved player.

Recognized from the midget B2 team coached by Shane Terris were most inspirational player Jordan Terris, most sportsmanlike player Malcolm King and most improved player Max Creighton. This year’s midget A2 squad was coached by Gord Cawthorne. Those honoured were most inspirational player Cody Clark, most sportsmanlike player Josh Seward and most improved player Trenton Miller. From the junior women’s team coached by Darren Angell,

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