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Opposition forces council to explore Colliery options I CITY STAFFF to meet with residents bent on saving dams. BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Christmas feast Brianna Deimert, 7-10 Club bookkeeper, left, and Gord Fuller, club chairman, show some of what’s on the menu for the club’s fourth annual Christmas morning breakfast. The Salvation Army, Nanaimo Seventh-Day Adventist Church and Together We Can are also serving meals and hosting Christmas Day activities. For the full story, please see page 5. CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN

A flood of new information by a community group intent on saving two dams at Colliery Dam Park has resulted in city council agreeing to explore options other than removal. In early November, city council decided in camera to remove the two dams and drain the lakes at the park because of the potential threat to human life posed in the event of an earthquake or extreme rainfall. That decision drew heavy criticism from the community which views the park as a south end jewel, and resulted in the formation of Save the Colliery Dams representatives, a group of residents who want to see other options explored. On Monday, members of the group presented city council with options they say they feel the city didn’t adequately consider before deciding to remove the dams and, in their view, ruin the park. Council responded by agreeing to direct city staff engineers to explore options for dam rehabilitation, repair or replace-

ment, an exercise that will cost as much as $60,000 and take at least six months to complete. The lakes were scheduled to be drained and the dams removed next summer when water flow is expected to be at its lowest. The deconstruction cost is estimated at $7 million. Lorne Gale, an engineer with a doctorate in fluid dynamics surface chemistry, and member of Save the Colliery Dams, provided council with alternatives to removal and cost estimates for mitigating the threat in the event of a natural anomaly. Gale suggested the dams could be rehabilitated enough to reduce the risk at a cost of $500,000 each, with the spillways being upgraded to handle a 1,000-year rain event, enough to reduce the threat of a breach from the Dam Safety Branch’s ‘extreme’ rating to ‘high’. “The total cost would be about $3 million and it wouldn’t be that difficult a task to do,” said Gale. “The risk can be mitigated at a substantially less cost than to remove them, and we get to retain a jewel in our city. Is that not a reasonable solution?” Other ideas also came forward, such as generating power at the site, a possibility that could also produce revenue and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ◆ See ‘COUNCIL’ /4

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Spare change adds up in annual penny drive I LAST CHANCE to donate comes tomorrow (Dec. 21) as 2012 campaign ends. BY JENN M C GARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A handful of spare change adds up when you multiply it over and over. That is the idea behind the Nanaimo News Bulletin’s annual Pennies for Presents campaign – a whole bunch of people supporting in a small way to make a big difference. The campaign collects spare change for distribution to three charities that support children in Nanaimo – the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, the Nanaimo Boys and Girls Club and the Salvation Army. Money raised goes to ensuring every child has a Christmas present waiting for them under the tree and to helping low-income families get the fixings they need to celebrate together over the holidays. Since 1996, the campaign has raised

almost $154,000 in Nanaimo – a testament to how much pocket change adds up when schools, businesses and residents chip in to help make a difference in children’s lives. This week is the public’s last chance to participate in this annual fundraiser, as the 2012 campaign wraps up tomorrow (Dec. 21). People can drop off donations at the News Bulletin office at 777 Poplar St. or one of the community drop-off locations: InPrint downtown, John’s Bedroom Barn, Northridge Fitness, Canadian Tire, Sink or Swim Scuba, La-Z-Boy, Royal LePage at Brooks Landing, Coast Realty downtown, the ICBC Driver Licensing Office on Metral Drive, Quality Foods in University Village and Cline Medical Centre on Prideaux Street. Donations do not have to be rolled – our volunteers at Berwick on the Lake do the penny rolling for the campaign and Tom and Wig MacDonald roll all of the silver coins – and denominations of all kinds are accepted, from pennies, nickels and dimes to $100 bills.

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These young members of the Chase River Boys and Girls Club stopped by the News Bulletin Thursday afternoon to drop off a plethora of pennies for the Pennies for Presents Campaign, which runs until Dec. 21. From left to right: Caris Watson, Ryan Klapstein, Taylor Walker, Jenn McGarrigle, with the News Bulletin, Aurora Mitchell and Rhys Edwards.

Besides helping out a good cause, there is another good reason to get rid of your copper coins – the federal government plans to eliminate the penny from Canada’s coinage system and the Royal Canadian Mint will stop circulating pennies in February.

For more information about the campaign, please call 250-734-4626 or e-mail reporter@nanaimobulletin.com. People are also welcome to share their Pennies campaign photos and stories at www.facebook.com/nanaimobulletin. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Motion to review city’s core services fails in close council vote

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is pretty darn good,” said Pattje. “And I view the strategic plan as marching orders from the citizens, and through that discussion I can’t find anywhere where a core review was high on the list of priorities of residents. There is every indication that people are satisfied with the services we provide.” A survey released in the sum-

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A second attempt to push a core review of city hall, and the services it provides, through city council by Coun. Jim Kipp failed 5-4 Monday, the same result as his initial attempt two years ago. Kipp argued that with a ballooning budget – Nanaimo’s budget has increased from $143 million two years ago to $171 million for 2013 – the city needs to take a step back and reassess the services it provides and the money it spends on those services. “We need a benchmark,” said Kipp. “This isn’t about bringing in a right-wing group that will slash and burn our services. It’s about an increasing budget, asset management and having a solid grip on the things that we do and the services we provide.”

The idea of an external core review is to hire an outside consultant at a cost of an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 to assess staff wages and benefits, as well as city services that include everything from core services, like protective services, to discretionary services, like recreation facilities and programs. Coun. Fred Pattje, who voted against the review, argued that council has spent more than $300,000 in the last 24 months on several reviews, including management structure, management compensation, contracting out policies, and fire response reviews, as well the development of the Corporate Strategic Plan, which ties funding to priorities established by council through an extensive public consultation process. “We’ve established that the financial situation in Nanaimo

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Council obligated to look at options From /1 Coun. Diane Brennan challenged Gale, asking him why council should consider his ideas over city engineers and a $65,000 consultant report. Bill Sims, the city’s manager for water resources, said city engineers did perform a myriad of tests and considerations and concluded that dam removal to eliminate risk to people and property was the most appropriate decision. “Overall, why should I prefer your opinion on the cost estimates to the opinions we’ve received [through staff]?” Bren-

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Dinners offer food, friendship SEVERAL CHARITY groups host Christmas gatherings for people without family nearby.

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Several groups are spreading Christmas cheer into the lives of those in the community who have little to eat or no family in town this holiday season by hosting free meals. The Salvation Army kicks off the season by hosting a turkey dinner on Sunday (Dec. 23) at the New Hope Centre from 3-5 p.m. The organization hosts a second dinner – this time ham – on New Year’s Day. Both dinners are free – the first is sponsored by Dodd’s Furniture and Mattress and the second sponsored by Nanaimo Toyota – but people are asked to pick up tickets from the New Hope Centre, said Rob Anderson, director of Nanaimo community ministries. The Nanaimo 7-10 Club is hosting its fourth annual Christmas Day breakfast at its headquarters at

285 Prideaux St. Breakfast runs from 9 a.m. to noon and the menu is scrambled eggs with ham, fruit, juice, dessert and a take away bag lunch of roast beef and cheddar sandwiches. “People can show up anytime during those three hours,” said Gord Fuller, chairman. “It gives people a chance to get out on Christmas Day, not be shut in by themselves, and just really enjoy the day.” The Nanaimo Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 2400 Highland Blvd. is another option on Christmas Day for those looking for some company and a meal. For the sixth year, the church opens its doors to the public for the entire day. A pancake breakfast takes place at 10 a.m. and then a full turkey dinner at 3:30 p.m. People are welcome to come hang out there for the day – the church will have Christmas movies

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playing, games for people to play, hot drinks and a room with used clothing for those who need it. “It’s a safe place to hang out, be with other people on Christmas Day,” said Darlene van Appelen, a church volunteer. “We get some regulars, some older people who don’t have family in town, some younger families. It’s amazing the different people we get to meet. Last year we had about 125 people.” Free transportation to and from the event is available by calling 250-729-5976. Together We Can will also hand out turkey soup, ham sandwiches, hot drinks and warm clothing Dec. 24-26 at Cavan Street and Victoria Road. This group will be out Christmas Eve from 5-8 p.m., Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to noon and then 5-8 p.m., and Boxing Day from 8 a.m. to noon. Don Vanier said the event is targeted at the less fortunate who might not have family they can go to over the holidays. “The main thing is they’ve got a place where there’s going to

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Fo o d b a n k s a n d warehouse centres are wrapping up the gathering phase of their programs as they swing into distribution mode for the holidays. Hamperville, operating this year from Laird/Wheaton GM Group’s old Madill building on Bowen Road, has gathered and sorted food since mid-November and its 300 volunteers started distributing hampers Wednesday. Jim Duddridg e, Hamperville spokesman, said it looks like donation totals will be lower this year compared to 2011, which was a bumper year for donations that piled up 57,000 kg of food plus

$45,000 in cash used to buy fresh food, such as turkeys, chickens, hams, oranges, potatoes, carrots, bread, milk, cheese and eggs. Food is still coming in until Friday (Dec. 21) and some Nanaimo high schools have yet to bring their contributions, but it looks like donations will be down in 2012. As of Tuesday 45,500 kg of food had been brought in, which included 6,800 kg of food from Hamperville’s single biggest contributor Big Boys Toys. Monetary donations might be up this year, though, with $19,000 in cash donations so far – that figure converts to about $23,000 with food retailer discounts – brought in by the end of last week, showing

a higher figure than for the same period last year. T his year’s food donations alone represent $275,000 worth of groceries. “That’s just food,” Duddridge said. “Then you add in our cash to that and we’re up to $300,000, so that’s a hell of a lot of generosity there.” This year’s figures mean no one will go without a food hamper and the worst case scenario is that there could be less food left over to carry food banks into the new year than there was in 2011. There are other opportunities for people to share with others before Christmas. Wal-Mart will match all donations made at the Salvation Army

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Storybook program connects fathers with children BY NIOMI PEARSON THE NEWS BULLETIN

The John Howard Society of Nanaimo is looking to the community to help keep the pages turning on a program designed to foster family literacy and connections between incarcerated fathers and their children. For the past 11 months, the society, in partnership with the Nanaimo Correctional Centre, has been operating Storybook Dads, a program which provides books as gifts to children of incarcerated fathers at the jail, as well as a CD containing an MP3 recording of their fathers reading the book aloud. The book and CD is then shipped off for each child to read along with their father’s voice. Since the local program started in January, more than 200 books have been recorded and distributed to children locally and across the province. But the one-time funding the society received from the city has run out, and until more funding can be secured, John Howard Society’s Cheryl Dodge, who helps administer the program, is hoping to get by with kindness from the community. “It’s an absolutely amazing program,” she said. “We have noticed increased literacy levels with all of our dads which helps them to build confidence and will ensure success once they are reunited with their families.” The fathers must meet eligibility criteria to apply and once selected, are given the books about two days in advance of the recording. Then John Howard volunteers come in and coach the dad through his reading and record the session with a simple MP3 recorder, which is then burned to disk. “The first time a dad comes in to read with our volunteers, they’ll be very nervous, they’ll be unsure, and it is a bit of a

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daunting exercise to read out loud in front of strangers,” Dodge said. “[But] it’s been noted that dads have been walking around the various units reading out loud or practicing, and that’s pretty cool.” The program is based on the Elizabeth Fry Society’s program, which has been offered in correctional centres on the Lower Mainland for years. Dodge said she would like to see the program expand to model a program like Storybook Dads in the U.K., where the recordings are digitally edited and enhanced by specially trained prisoners, providing them with valuable work experience and qualification. “They’ve gone so far as to create a social enterprise within the original institution

that started the program.” Dodge said while she has received plenty of support for the program from the general public, others still maintain the perception that incarcerated individuals should not be given special treatment. Lisette Patenaude, professor for the department of criminology at Vancouver Island University, said it is a limited view that fails to take into account the children, who can be the forgotten victims of crime. “If one believes in the adage that it takes a community to raise a child then why would one not support such a program?” she said. “These incarcerated men have immediate victims but these children are also victims by losing their fathers to

incarceration; a choice that the child did not make.” The majority of offenders have lower literacy levels than the general population, Patenaude said, adding that a program like Storybook Dads is rehabilitative, not only because it helps bridge relations between parent and child, but also because it promotes life skills such as reading comprehension. “If one takes the simple view that incarceration should be solely punishment then we can expect an increase in recidivism,” she said. “When one realizes that there is a larger stake in conformity – that is positive familial relations – the less likely one is to break the law. Increasing the literacy of inmates provides a better opportunity for them when they return to society, and they will return.” The maximum term for time served at Nanaimo Correctional Centre is two years less a day. Dodge said many of the prisoners at the jail come from across the province, which makes it harder for those children to visit, and the existence of a program like Storybook Dads valuable. “If we want them to be productive and proactive and pro-social members of our community, then we need to help them be that way,” Dodge said. “By helping them strengthen their connections to their children [it] helps strengthen the connection to the community, and it makes them less likely to reoffend.” There are two ways to support Storybook Dads: by donating funds or new children’s books (newborn-12) to the John Howard Society, or donating Canada Post gift cards. Please contact the society at 250-754-1266 or visit http://www.jhsnr.org/. Patenaude has also started up a book collection at VIU, in the social science dean’s office, Bldg. 356, Rm. 310. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

Student’s exoskeleton project finalist in nationwide competition

FUNDRAISER AIMS to help soldier hurt in Afghanistan. BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A Nanaimo student’s proposal to help a local war veteran injured in Afghanistan is now a finalist in a nationwide competition that helps pay for projects creating positive change in communities. Rebecca Lumley, a Grade 12 Wellington Secondary School

student, along with teacher John Mandziuk and about 70 student council and marketing students, want to buy state-of-the-art technology to help Capt. Trevor Greene work toward his goal of walking again. Students learned Monday that thanks to community support through more than 16,000 online votes, the idea is one of 30 finalists in the Aviva Community Fund competition. The winners will be selected by a panel of judges and announced Jan. 29. While the school hopes to win the maximum amount of $150,000, which would pay for the

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into his skull. The axe cleaved into the area of his brain that controls basic motor functions. His ongoing recovery has defied the odds and inspired others. The technology that Lumley wants to buy, from Californiabased Ekso Bionics, consists of a portable system of braces, motors and an onboard computer designed to allow wheelchairbound patients to walk. It costs $140,000 plus $10,000 per year to maintain and is not yet available in Canada. Mandziuk said the technology would be stored at the CBI Health Centre in Nanaimo and

available to others in the community and in Greene’s case, it could help him re-learn to walk on his own. Mandziuk said the Royal Canadian Legion is involved and even if the school does not win the $150,000, students plan to continue fundraising efforts. “We’re already starting to make arrangements with the legions to do local fundraising,” said Mandziuk. For more information, please go to www.avivacommunityfund.org or www.facebook.com/ ExoskeletonForTrevorGreene. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Charity works to helpp others It’s hard to imagine what shape Nanaimo’s less fortunate would be in if not for the efforts of charitable organizations and the generosity of residents and businesses. That’s not to say their worries are over, but at least most are going to have some food on the table over the holidays and one or two presents under the Christmas tree. And that’s because Nanaimo has lived up to its proud history of giving, even when economic times are proving tough for many. Hamperville accepted more than 45,000 kilograms of donated food in support of Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army’s food programs. That’s down from last year’s record donation, but no one is going to be denied a hamper of groceries. The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive experienced the generosity of the public as well, with donations of toys and cash up from last year, and the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents campaign saw a significant jump from a year ago, raising close to $5,000 so far for the toy drive, Salvation Army and Nanaimo Boys and Girls Club. Some charities got a little creative to capture the attention and giving spirit of people. Instead of the regular ringing of the bells, some Salvation Army kettle donation stands had volunteers singing Christmas carols or belting out a tune on a saxophone. Whatever it takes, it’s worth it. Because if someone isn’t dropping some spare change into a kettle or picking up a few extra groceries to donate to a hamper campaign, those in need will go without. Thankfully, the desire to give whatever we can and pull together to help one another allows charities to fulfill their roles to the best of their abilities. It’s a partnership that most wish wasn’t needed, but one that works. 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

B.C. premier ponders black ink, oil

Premier Christy Clark comships that are out there plying pleted the traditional round of our coast right now. Because all year-end interviews with legisla- of them have fuel in them, and tive press gallery reporters. some are cargo ships that are big Here are excerpts from my disenough to have enough [bunker] cussion with her, dealing with fuel as a mini-tanker would. the Enbridge oil pipeline proPart of this is trying to underposal and the balanced budget stand where our level of coast her government has promised to guard protection needs to be present in February. today, in order to protect us TF: On the Enbridge should there be a spill project, are you getfrom the existing trafB.C. ting the answers you fic. VIEWS want on safety? TF: Balancing the CC: No, we’re not. budget: the finance Tom Fletcher We’ve set out our ministry’s current Black Press position. The five projections call for conditions need to be an upturn in natural met, period. (B.C.’s gas royalties in the conditions are “worldcoming year. With the class” land and marine current glut of gas, spill prevention and isn’t that kind of farresponse, meeting fetched? legal obligations for CC: It is going to be aboriginal consultadifficult to present tion, passing federal-provincial a balanced budget, but I think, environmental assessment and because we’re going to build in a “fair share” of financial bensome [forecast] allowance, as we efits.) always do, and because we’re We need the oilpatch producgoing to be completely transparers, the Alberta government and ent about the assumptions that the federal government to come have led us there, and because to the table. we aren’t going to fiddle with We’ve been cross-examining any of the assumptions that we Enbridge. We have not been getreceive from the experts in the ting any of the answers that we Ministry of Finance, it’s going to hoped to get. We haven’t gained be quite clear that we have done a lot of comfort from that proit. We have come by a balanced cess. And none of the other conbudget honestly. ditions are even close to being So when it comes to natural met. gas, you know that the assumpWe are doing our own study tion we use in the budget is of marine traffic. We want to based on a fairly complex formuunderstand the total number of la that the Ministry of Finance

has relied on for probably a decade now. We don’t fiddle with that. There are those who would say we should artificially lower the [revenue projection] number that we use. But if you artificially lower it, what’s to stand in the way of artificially raising it? You either accept the advice of your experts or you don’t. And they’re the experts, not the politicians. TF: Right now we have a deficit gap of more than $1 billion. Can that be closed without significant spending cuts, or tax increases, or both? CC: You will see when we get to the budget. And it will be absolutely transparent how we got there. [laughs] Nice try. TF: If the B.C. Liberals form a government in May, will the election date be changed so we don’t have to have this discussion about questionable spring election budgets? CC: It’s not part of the plan today, but I’m sure it’s a discussion we’ll have in the next four years. I know that people have talked about it. I’m open to it. I’m not wedded to this particular date. Next week I’ll have highlights from my year-end interview with NDP leader Adrian Dix. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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To the Editor, Re: City swaps land for Pioneer Forest, Dec. 6. The essence of the slant of the story leaves the impression public concern over the future of Pioneer Forest created the direct decision to craft co-operation between the Nanaimo school board and the city. Not so. As a former school trustee, I served on the facilities planning committee for years with two other trustees and staff. This committee had the responsibility to meet, separately, on a regular basis, with representatives of the city, regional board, Town of Ladysmith

and other agencies to work on issues of land use cooperation related to growth, recreation opportunities and rationalization of conflicts. School districts in B.C. could not legally hold title to land for school purposes until 1947. Nanaimo is one of the oldest communities in B.C., therefore coal companies, individuals and the city would offer land on which schools needed to be built. One of the major discussions with the City of Nanaimo over the years was the need for more playing fields. The district had them and the city did not. The city had the revenue to upgrade

the fields and the district did not. You can see why cooperation would benefit the whole community. With changes in the political and administrative leadership at the city and the district within the last five years, the time was ripe to get on with what had been talked about for more than a decade. The district developed a strategic plan that calls for the rationalization of facilities and property within a long-term district facilities plan. A key ingredient was the development of an asset management plan suggested to the board a few years ago

by Phil Turin, district secretary-treasurer. The report provided the key to opening of serious conversations with the city and other local governments over the past few years and the preparation of a report that folded in the exchange of land between the city and district that was long overdue. Pioneer Park was just one of the issues to be addressed. City council and staff and school board trustees and staff need to be congratulated for taking this important step for the benefit of the whole community. Nelson Allen Nanaimo

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Dumpers need to clean up their act To the Editor, Re: Harsher penalties won’t stop littering, Letters, Dec. 16. One just needs to walk down Tenth Street or where Southwood Drive ends in a cul-de-sac off Park Avenue to see piles of dumped garbage. A whole truckload of old windows, drywall, door handles … you name it. One day, while out walking, I spotted a pickup truck with trash in the box, backing up to the other trash. The driver and I had a stare fight as I walked toward his truck, memorizing his licence plate number. He left. I realize we must catch them at it, but if people are caught, they need to have their vehicle impounded for a period of time and their driver’s licence revoked. A few more instances like that and I wonder how many

people would feel the risk is worth it. I know it does cost to recycle and dispose of our garbage properly, but what price are we going to put on our environment? Clean up your acts you illegal dumpers. Lee Masciarelli Nanaimo

Union stands for B.C. workers To the Editor, Good on the United Steelworkers for standing strong for Canadian jobs. Where is Jim Sinclair, the B.C. Federation of Labour’s big guy, on this foreign workers issue? There should be many more unions involved in a much bigger protest to keep foreign workers from depleting and eroding our jobs. I’m big on British Columbia and all of Western Canada. If we are going to extract and sell our resources,

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then jobs and good wages should be given balanced consideration with corporations ability to generate profits. We need to protect our decent paying private sector jobs and it is entirely doable. The corporations should expect to have to pony up some funds to help train local workers along with the union’s journeymen’s programs etc., as necessary. Premier Christy Clark has a big B.C.

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Banning stoves not an answer To the Editor, Re: Old stoves a health hazard, Letters, Dec. 6. Flo Dolega is lucky if she only smells Harmac pulp mill six times a year. But even when she

doesn’t smell it, she’s still breathing in its pollutants every minute of every day that she’s in Nanaimo. Why people passively accept a pulp mill, whose plume of smoke and foul smell is an unattractive Nanaimo trademark, and complain about seasonal wood smoke is beyond me. I have yet to see a house whose chimney pours out choking smoke throughout the day, every day of the year. Thick smoke is usually fairly brief, when a fire is started. Of course some people are thoughtless and burn wet wood or garbage or just aren’t any good at making fires. If this bothers you, try talking to your neighbour, as you would about a barking dog or any other problem. The answer isn’t to ban wood stoves or make everyone buy a new one. Gregory Roscow Nanaimo

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Decision to donate an organ a personal choice To the Editor, At seven years post liver transplant, I want to take this opportunity to thank my donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and registered donors for having made the decision that makes transplants possible. I understand this can be a difficult decision in some cases, especially if the donors themselves had not made their wishes known. I also want to wish registered potential donors and all other donor families a merry Christmas, happy new year as well as a long healthy and prosperous life. It is so unfortunate the gift of life in the case of organ donation has to come at such a loss to others. This, in many cases, happens during festive times such as Christmas and other holidays as these occasions are statistically when more accidents happen that can result in tragic loss of life. This is a decision that cannot be avoided should someone die in such a way that they can be an organ donor and have not yet made that choice. Their family will be asked to make that decision for them, and in some cases, may be too traumatize to make the right choice not knowing what their wishes might have been. This decision is also particularly difficult in the case of children and should be made in advance by parents of children under 19. Unfortunately it takes a child to save a child in many cases due to organ size. Please discuss this with children who are old enough to understand. Please note that

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arts Laura Buechler, left, The Queen of Hearts, is angry at Alice, Jamie Jepson, for stealing her tarts. RACHEL STERN/THE NEWS BULLETIN

Looking glass world becomes panto tale BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

aura Buechler embraced her inner dark side to play The Queen of

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audience members will be introduced to traditional Wonderland characters such as the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter and Tweeledum and Tweedledee. However, people won’t be watching the traditional story of Alice in Wonderland. The Wonderland inhabitants will enter a world with traditional pantomime characters, such as the good fairy and the dame. The looking glass world

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Matthews, who co-director with his daughter Shannon Reimer, said “whether you are nine or 90” people will enjoy the humour of the pantomime. He said people sometimes get confused about just what a pantomime is. Some people attend the show expecting to see people miming, but that’s not the case. Pantomimes are theatrical performances that incorporate dancing, sing-

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Harmonies in Faith features performances by various community groups including Snuneymuxw drummers and Coast Salish elder and Shaker church minister Anne Bob.

Harmonies in Faith showcases the rich tapestry of beliefs in the Nanaimo community. The event brings together 12 different faith groups for an evening of chants, songs, dance and spoken word. Sam Letourneau, diversity coordinator for the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, said it presents the “rich diversity that exists in the community” and acknowledges the different community beliefs. The event also helps lay the foundation for “respect and understanding” and learning about the collective values everyone shares in common.

“This is the diversity of faiths and the common ground of belief in compassion and how it can bring us together,” she said. The event at the Port Theatre tonight (Dec. 20) will include performances by Snuneymuxw drummers, Coast Salish elder and Shaker church minister Anne Bob, Vesta Fire Entertainment and Andre Nobles, St. Andrew’s United choir, Nanaimo Baha’i Faith, Nanaimo Hindu Cultural Society, Nanaimo Islamic Centre, Nanaimo Druids, Wiccans and Pagans and more. “It was totally amazing so many groups wanted to be part of it, said Letourneau. The diverse collabora-

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If the world does indeed end tomorrow (Dec. 21), then the city’s sports fans will miss out on what’s shaping up to be a fantastic high school basketball season. All six of Nanaimo’s high schools have put together both a senior boys’ and senior girls’ team for 2012-13. What’s more, since 10 of those 12 teams are playing at the AA level – only Dover is AAA – it means more allNanaimo matchups than ever before. The Bulletin caught up with all 12 of the city’s senior basketball teams. For an online version of this story with more photos, visit www.nanaimobulletin.com. Here are previews of the teams:

Dover Bay Dolphins player Michael Pereira will be a player to watch this season as he leads the city’s only senior AAA boys’ basketball team. For lots more high school basketball photos, visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports.

DOVER BAY BOYS Dover Bay Secondary School’s senior boys might be a little behind on their basketball right now, but come playoff time they should be right in the mix. Because the AAA league doesn’t start until midJanuary, the team only recently began practising. “They’re lear ning quickly,” said Greg Gillies, coach of the Dolphins. “It was a late start so we will be a little bit behind most teams, but

all that matters is when it comes down to playoff time.” Gillies is an alumnus of the most successful Dover team ever, the 2007 provincial champions, and is getting his players’ attention. “You always wonder if the kids are going to be receptive and if they’re going to be coachable,” he said. “The kids listen and it’s a beautiful thing.” Grade 12 veteran forward Michael Pereira is the leader and will be looked upon to be a top

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scorer. Exchange student Dan Heppt will be a key player at the point guard position and the Dolphins will also be looking to returnee Wes Richardson. The Dolphins senior boys will play an exhibition against a Dover alumni team tonight (Dec. 20) at 7 p.m. at the school gym. DOVER BAY GIRLS The Dover Bay Dolphins think if they play a scrappy style, they can be right in the mix in the

senior AAA girls’ league. Coach Dale Nicks said the Oak Bay Bays girls are the class of the Island in the early going this season. “After that it’s just going to be a dogfight for whoever’s going to place second and get that challenge berth [to provincials].” For Dover to be that team, it will need to improve its consistency, practise with intensity and stick to a game plan. “Because we are so short we try to press

teams, because teams that are bigger than us are going to kill us with their half-court offence,” Nicks said. “We try to press and then out of that we try to get lay-ups out of turnovers.” McKenzie Nicks is the team’s top scorer and point guard Jenna Ziemanski is the other primary scoring threat. Gabby Jeffrey is another veteran contributor and Grade 11 forward Francesca Maestrello has emerged as a valuable addition.

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NDSS BOYS Basketball only started a couple of weeks ago, and already this is one of the winningest seasons the Nanaimo District Islanders senior AA boys have had over the past several years. The Isles have a big team, they have skilled players and they have depth, and opponents are starting to notice – Nanaimo District is ranked No. 9 on the Island.

“They’re excited, that’s the best thing of all. We have people that are happy to play basketball,” said new coach Eric D’Andrea. Athletic Grade 10 guard Tyus Barfoot will be the catalyst of the offence, complemented by veteran scoring forwards Aidan Goodall and Eric Lindsay. Big post player Chris Martin will give opponents matchup problems. Guards Owen Simpson and Peter Le Patezour

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NDSS GIRLS It might be a transition year for the NDSS Islanders, but they’ve shown signs they’ll be competitive and win some games this year. The Isles senior AA girls have a new coach and not a lot of returnees from last season. “They’re a young

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WELLINGTON BOYS The Wellington Wildcats possess size, skill and depth, and they’ll be daunting in the senior AA boys’ league. The ’Cats return most of their starters from last year, when they placed seventh at Islands, and have better depth. Early this year they are ranked sixth on the Island. “Our key is our height,” said Glenn Johnson, Wildcats coach. “We want to pound the ball inside and control the boards on both ends. If we do that, we’ll be a fairly tough team to beat.” Aaron Copley is the go-to guy in the post, where he scores and rebounds and also blocks shots. Brad Jenks, another veteran forward, is a good shooter and will also pull down rebounds, and veteran guard Dustin Olsen brings energy and smarts at both ends of the court. New addition Tyler Radelja can score both inside and out and might be the team’s best defender, while Dylan Dorsey, another Grade 11, will score points in the post. “We have a solid team,” said Johnson. “We’ll be better and better as the year goes on.” The next league game for the Wellington senior AA boys is Jan. 8 when it visits the Woodlands Eagles at 7 p.m.

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Cedar Spartans player Ben Cawthorne, left, shoots against Nanaimo District Islanders opponent Aidan Goodall at the Cedar gym.

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CEDAR BOYS The Cedar Spartans senior AA boys play with a lot of emotion, which should serve them well over a short, intense basketball season. The team doesn’t have a ton of depth, but it has a versatile roster that will be able to score both in the paint and outside. Coach Jarryd Engevik said he’d still like his team to get better at the other end of the court, though. “We’re all right defensively, we just need to work on our defensive rebounding,” he said. Tall post player Josh Lancaster will be relied upon for offence and will also be looked to for blocking and rebounding. Other primary scorers will be forward Justin Engevik and shooting guard Eric Sackey. Kyle Wolfe will man the point. The coach said if the players show better commitment to attending practice, they have a chance at a good playoff run. “I think we can achieve that if we’re all working hard and we get all our guys out…” he said. “When they are there, I like who we’ve got.” Cedar’s next league game is Jan. 8 at Ladysmith Secondary School.

WOODLANDS BOYS For the Woodlands Eagles to be successful, they will need to get as much as they can out of every guy on the team. The senior AA boys’ basketball team doesn’t have much depth with just a nine-man roster. It poses challenges – the players will have to be well-conditioned and positionally sound on defence so they don’t pile up too many fouls. “Coaching-wise, we have to take smart timeouts, let the kids rest,” said Franjo Crnkovic, Woodlands coach. But he added that players will also have to dig deep. “It’s mental. If you say you’re tired, you’re tired,” he said. The Eagles are dependent on star Bryson Cox, a swingman who was the city’s highest-scoring basketball player in 2011-12 and will be expected to repeat the feat this season. Forward Aaron Halsall is a contributor at both ends of the court and Jordan Murray will be the starting point guard. Crnkovic said a lot of players on the team have the green light to shoot, and said he stresses a team atmosphere. “If one guy doesn’t do their role, whether it’s talking on the bench or diving for the ball, we’re not going to win the game,” he said. The next home game for the Woodlands Eagles is Jan. 8 when they take on the Wellington Wildcats at 7 p.m. WOODLANDS GIRLS

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CEDAR GIRLS Cedar’s senior girls were one of two Nanaimo teams to qualify for provincials last year, but getting back will be much more difficult in 2012-13. For one, the Spartans have moved up to senior AA after competing in the senior A league last year. It’s also a younger team

– coach Daryl Rodgers said sometimes the starting lineup consists of three Grade 10s and two Grade 11s. “We’re still trying to learn what we’re doing on offence. It takes a little while,” he said. “So the more games we can play, the better.” Stefanie Talboys,

a guard, and Marika Grubac, a post player, are two of the go-to players on offence and guard Kelsey Hutt is another key player. Veteran post player Hailey Bradley is a strong defender. The team started its regular season with two losses, but both those games came down to the final minutes,

with Cedar losing by six points each time. “Hopefully by the end we can give some of these teams that we’re losing to by six a run for their money in the playoffs. That’s our goal,” Rodgers said. Cedar hosts the Wellington Wildcats on Jan. 8 in a 5 p.m. tipoff.

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BARSBY GIRLS The Barsby Blazers senior AA girls won’t look only to the scoreboard to measure their success. The Blazers have some good athletes, but they don’t have a lot of basketball experience and many players don’t have a lot of experience playing team sports, either, s a i d c o a ch C r a i g LeTourneau. So aside from the fundamentals, they’re also working on team play, and they’re making strides in both areas. “What we’re trying to instil is being positive and doing something individually out there that is going to improve them each game and each practice,” LeTour neau said. “And how can we improve as a team, to take a step forward?” Guards Carly Malinski and Brianna WyseSeward will be two of the key players. Taylor Sampson brings leadership and aggressive defence and Kaitlin Ovcharov will contribute at both ends of the court. Barsby visits Cedar Jan. 15 at 5 p.m.

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Nanaimo homeowners want to share their holiday spirit with all residents. It’s Christmas time and the News Bulletin is pleased to once again provide a map of the results of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce residential light-up contest.

With nominations in hand, judges braved the cold temperatures Monday to choose the houses that best exhibit holiday spirit. Remember, locations are general, so a city road map might be a good idea to guide you to the displays.

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A BIG CHRISTMAS BOUQUET to M&J Tree Services for quick service and a big job well done. We definitely recommend them. A HEARTY THANK YOU to the young volunteer who gives up part of every weekend to come and keep Chase River Estuary Park clean, safe and usable. He is always pleasant and cordial no matter how much trash and waste some of the public have left behind for him to pick up. Once more, we the locals thank you.

A HUGE THANKS to those Nanaimo residents who have spent so much time, money and energy on Christmas light displays. The city looks so beautiful at night.

A BOUQUET to the recycling crew, who leave my empty bin upside down in rainy weather so it doesn't fill with water. Your extra effort is appreciated.

TRUCK LOADS OF FOOD AND MONEY to those organizations working to make life better for the low-income individuals and families in our community. If you can afford to donate to these groups, please do so.

A THANK YOU BOUQUET to Kelly from Home Outfitters for helping two seniors get their rebate. Excellent customer service by this individual. A GREAT BIG BOUQUET to the teachers and staff at Coal Tyee Elementary School. I had the privilege of attending their annual Christmas concert and just wanted to say how enjoyable it was. The teachers, students and staff did a wonderful job.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who made the Randerson Ridge Craft Fair a huge success: Quality Foods, Signs Now, Hornby's Canopy, Canadian Tire, Sysco Foods, Tim Hortons, McDonald's and all the wonderful crafters and parent volunteers.

A HAPPY CHRISTMAS to everyone who displays their Christmas lights and decorations for the enjoyment of everyone.

A LIFETIME OF BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS to the kind and helpful individuals who helped save my life recently after a diving accident in Nanoose. Without the quick response of many, I may not have lived to thank you. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to you all. Wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday.

A BOUQUET OF BLESSINGS to careful and courteous drivers. May you always be safe on the roads.

BOUQUETS AND MANY THANKS to the city for plowing the snow off the E&N trailway between Northfield and Bowen roads in time for our morning walk. A GIANT BOUQUET OF PURPLE IRISES to Allan, the courtesy vehicle driver for Harris Kia. Allan is the best driver ever. He's punctual, courteous, entertaining and always a pleasure to ride with. I'm also grateful to Mike and Kolbi in service and Terry in parts. Your honest, pleasant help makes paying for repair time a little less painful.

A BOUQUET to the houses on Sam's Way. Every year they go the extra mile to brighten up our neighbourhood at Christmas time.

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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU AND A BOUQUET OF POINSETTIAS to Marianne and the kitchen elves for serving a delicious turkey dinner at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre on Spartan Road. The dinner was for the elderly clients and volunteers of the Nanaimo Seniors Visiting Society. Thanks also to the band – Second Wind – for providing the entertainment, and to the members of the "Crafty Workers" a group from the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. This group helped raise funds for the NSVS by setting up a craft sale table and organizing a silent auction.

Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

THANKS to the Nanaimo News Bulletin for printing my beef about restaurants that play loud music. I enjoyed a meal at the Harbourview Days Inn in south Nanaimo recently.

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A BIG FROZEN BEEF F to the coldhearted turkey thieves who stole from the Eagles Hall. It doesn't get much lower than that. Time to reevaluate your life. A SMELLY EGGNOG to the person on the bus who stole one of my bags. And shame on those who watched. Truly the Grinch still lives.

A BOUQUET to the city for quickly cleaning our streets after our first snow storm.

A BEEF F to the increase in costs to recycle yard waste. All that does is make a better argument for people to dump their clippings down a back road or in a ditch. Putting up with the lineups on a weekend is bad enough. Now having to pay more for doing the 'right' thing just turns a person off. A BEEF F to anyone who doesn't wash their hands after going to the bathroom, but especially to the guys who make eye contact with you in the mirror when they're leaving the public washroom after not washing their hands, as if to say, 'I know you know I didn't wash my hands after going to the bathroom and I'm OK with that.' A HUGE BEEF F equipped with a bright set of flashing lights to those at city hall who have decided that no traffic lights are needed on Mary Ellen Drive in order to get across five lanes of traffic between Woodgrove Centre and Woodgrove Crossing. This location has, in one direction, vehicles exiting or approaching the Parkway and, on the other, the Island Highway. Others are attempting to get across Mary Ellen Drive or are making turns. It's an accident waiting to happen.

A BEEF. How can the city require homeowners keep sidewalks clear after they plow 1.2 metres of snow from the street onto the sidewalk? Is there some magical wand that makes snow disappear that I don't know about?

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A BIG BEEF F to the person who won a prize at our recent craft fair, but received the wrong one in error and then refused to return it for the correct prize. You know who you are and you're the one who has to look in the mirror every day.

A CHRISTMAS BOUQUET to the generous woman in Wal-Mart who remembers how financially difficult life with little children can be at this time of year and surprised me with money to alleviate some stress for my family this Christmas. In addition to some unanticipated expenses, I have been dealing with loss this December and your kindness warmed my heart. Please know how grateful I am. One day I will pay it forward in your honour.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

53’ CARGO VAN- $4800. 20’ Coleman Travel Trailer, never used. Propane furnace, $800. Call (250)735-3258. 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. BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ﬁrm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978 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 COOKING WOODSTOVE, Good for Cabin or home antique. Must see, Sacriﬁce $500. Also Regular wood stove, glass door, $250.00. Call 250-248-2747 DENON/PARADIGM surround sound system. Denon AVR-1707 surround sound receiver, 700 watt w/ remote control & manual. Paradigm cinema speakers- 4 wall mounts, 4 speakers, center speaker & sub woofer. (Package) $450 obo. (250)752-4294 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.

MOBILE HOME in park in Port Alberni, 36 feet, older 1 bdrm, needs work (handyman special). Could rent on site (pad rent $270) or for removal. $1000 obo. Call 1(888)6844290 or (250)751-8906.

NANAIMO downtown- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, patio home, 4appls, $995. Sm pet? 250-668-7462. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm on top ﬂoor $710. Dec 15 or Jan 1. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark 250-753-8633 N. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm Condo, ground ﬂoor, 5 appls, small pet ok, close to Country Club Mall, N/S, ref’s, $900 + D/D, avail Jan. 1st. Call (250)740-7402.

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

SNOWCLEARING BULK SALT $250/ton, 100lb bag/$25, delivered. Bobcat service. Rick (250)740-1878

WINDOWS

EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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

GARDENING

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

250-753-4208 PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

PETS FREE KITTEN, 7 mos old female Calico. Litter trained, likes to bathe. (250)729-8771.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES FRIDGIDARE DOUBLE , Wall Oven. Convection/Microwave & Standard oven. ($4000.00 new) $1500.00 Please Call 250-594-6332

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

1 & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

PARTICLE BOARDS, lots of them, you pick up. Call (250)753-1075.

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

Ambassador FISHING reel, 6500ct, Sweden made. New, in box, $99. 250-758-3410.

250-754-2936 1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $725. Furnished or unfurnished. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

GE DRYER- HD, white, lrg capacity 5 yrs old, good working cond, $99. (250)751-5257.

BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

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.

LOUVERED RV Tailgate for Chev or GMC truck. $99. 1 (250)390-4493 NEW GIRL’S / lady’s beautiful twin comforter, crochet skirt, pillow, sheets. Cream, w/small ﬂowers $99. (250)760-0962. SALMON TROLLING Rod, steel like reel, made in USA, $80 obo. Call (250)753-3587. SWIVEL/ROCKER chair, good cond, camel colour, $40, TV stand, black, glass doors, 2 shelves, $10. (250)758-8776.

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

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

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

1BDRM /Bachelor, central, ocean views. Clean, quiet. $630/$530. N/P 250-753-9321

BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114 CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, ﬁreplace, 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

CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sqft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/

“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 PERFECT SET of 15” XL winter tires on aluminum rims, used last winter for only 150 km. Bought $650. Selling $350. - ﬁts Taurus or similar (sold car, kept spare wheels). Call (250)753-0014. SHOPRIDER MEDICAL Scooter, only 7 hours use, like new, $3700 obo. 3 piece recliner sofa set, high quality, $500 obo. Very large sofa, reclines, good condition, $125. Call (250)954-0049. SNOW TIRES, P215/60R15, steel belted radials, used one season only (Dec & Jan). As new. (250)748-4658

25 PRYDE Ave. 1-bdrm grnd level townhouse, in suite laundry. $675. (250)756-4728.

Lantzville Estate Sale: far below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, high waterfront beach access, new roof, suite or B & B income potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. Mins from Woodgrove. Pics on usednanaimo.com $524,900. Call 250-585-2620.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673.

MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80.mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $150,000. 250-738-0221.

33210 LAREDO CIRCLE Thousand Palms CA. Upgraded golf course home, fully furnished, w/42” TV & golf cart. Dual pane windows. Large tiled patio w/golf course views. $134,900. 760-343-4183 DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Condo: 2bdrm, 2bath, underground parking, 55+ bldg. (250)248-4818

HOMES WANTED 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!

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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

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

310-3185 BARONS Rd- 2 bdrm $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3-1691 & 3-1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms, $675. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

412 BRUCE Ave- 2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Avenue- 1 & 2 bdrms, $650 & $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

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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. LEATHER SOFA: dark green. Top quality leather (includes leather care kit). Mint condition (no kids or pets). $400 obo. (250)756-2927

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

3185 BARONS Rd- 2 bdrm $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 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

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

BRAND NEW 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Gorgeous kitchen, garage. $1100. (250)710-1947. QUARTERWAY AREA- quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, hrdwood ﬂrs, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yrd, storage. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1100 mo. Avail now. 250-758-9548. 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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

231-99 Chapel St- Bachelor, $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

301-1600 DUFFERIN Cres- 2 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 MINTON CHINA- set of 8 “Laurentian pink”, mint condition. $995 obo. King’s plate silverware “Mayﬂower”, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

1BDRM CONDO top ﬂoor, completely reno’d, new appli’s, secure prkg, bus route. N/S, N/P. $725. RR. Early move-in avail. (250)619-0712

ANTIQUE GENERAL store food scales, $99 ﬁrm. Call (250)722-3341. EXTENSION MIRRORS for Chev truck, $20. 1 (250)3904493

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

New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet building with security cameras. Available Now & Jan. 1 From $655 - $790.

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

GAS STOVE Top with 6 burners, center grill with stainless steel front, 4’ long with 4’ Stainless steel hood fan. ($5000.00 new) $1500.00 for both. Call 250-594-6332.

FREE ITEMS

APARTMENT/CONDO #111-3270 Ross Rd- 2 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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, ﬂooring, paint and drapes. Insuite laundry & secure parking. Near bus and seawall. NS/NP. $725. 250-756-2717. GORGEOUS DOWNTOWN condo. Upscale building. 1 B/R + Lge. den. 5 app, F.P., Wi-ﬁ N/P, N/S. $900. 1 (250)7542207

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

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.

HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $1000 mo and up + utils. Call 250-713-1025.

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HOMES FOR RENT 1624 BLACKSTONE Way- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1400. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 3366 STEPHENSON Point Rd- 3 bdrms, 3 bath, $2200. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3-BDRM SPLIT level, West Nanaimo. Country setting, close to town. Large 2-car garage with shop area. New kitchen & appls. Self-contained sub-letable 1-bdrm suite. Apply now and receive 1/2 mo. rent free. NP/NS. Refs. $1650. 250-716-6811 or 250-2454546, 250-753-4749. LONG LAKE area, beautiful lake view, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 prkg, gym, balcony, A/C, F/P, W/D, avail immed, $1200 mo incls utils. 250-618-6800. S.NANAIMO: 137 Strickland St. 2bdrm +den. Newly updated, 4 appli’s. $850. N/S, N/P, Refs.1 (250)753-2174 S.NANAIMO: 138 Strickland. Spacious, updated 2bdrm, 4 appli’s, front/back balconies. N/S, N/P, Refs. $900 including hydro. 1 (250)753-2174 VIU AREA, 4 bdrm house, 2 baths up & down, separate entrances. W/D, N/S. $1600 mo + utils. Ref’s. (250)754-9774.

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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HOSPITAL AREA 1 Bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. From $675 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656.

NANAIMO, CENTRAL- share top ﬂoor. Responsible, professional. Spacious, ocean views, lrg deck. $525 mo inclds utils. NS/NP. Call (250)751-8906.

NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. Renovated 2 Bdrms from $775/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002

1-BDRM. NEWLY Renovated kitchen & carpet. NS/NP. Near VIU. $700./mo. Call (250)6193519, 8am-5pm.

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1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $695 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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2BDRM NEAR Park Ave, schools/bus. Heat/hydro incl. Ref & DD required. N/P, N/S. (250)591-8092 (250)618-6062 855 HOWARD- 2 bdrms, $795. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 855 HOWARD- 3 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

‘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. $4500. Call (250)715-1236.

1994 34’-MOTORHOME, 454 gas engine, 110 volt generator, new coffee maker & microwave. Ready to travel. Must see! $10,950. (250)753-0046 1994, NOMAD, 5th Wheel, 30 ft. Winter unit. 2 Pull outs. Comes with 8’ x 8’ addition with certiﬁed wood stove and skirting. Instant cabin, has been lived in for 3 years. Cheap Living, All $12,500.00 Call 250-248-2747

CINNIBAR VALLEY 2-bdrm, 4 appls. N/S, small pet. Parking. Refs. $900. inclds utils/internet Avail. Jan. 15th. (250)7400045 or (250)713-1314 DEPARTURE BAYlrg 1 bdrm, all inclusive. Utils, wi-ﬁ cable, parking, shared laundry, on bus route. NS/NP. $700./ mo. Call 250-751-3386. HAMMOND BAY area- new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, own entry. NP/NS. 4 appls, laundry & hydro incl’d. Avail Jan 1. $700. 250-729-0313. NANAIMO- 1 BDRM Suite, self-contained. $650./mo inclds utils. 250-716-6811 or 250-245-4546, 250-753-4749. N. NANAIMO, off Rutherford. 2-bdrm, 1 bath with walk-in shower only. Priv. entrance, 5 appl’s, gas F/P. Utils, TV, internet & basic phone incld. Very spacious & bright. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. Avail. Jan 1. $1200./mo. (250)585-1884. 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

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

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

‘08 SANTA FE GL 3.3 FWD 88,000 km, 12,000 km remaining on B to B warranty. Serviced by the book. New tires at 80,000 km. N/S. $17,900. Call 250-954-2364 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2800 obo. 250-618-3147

TRUCKS & VANS

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1095. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 931 SPRING- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1000 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

2003 MONTE Carlo SS, P/B, P/S, Sun roof, Low Mileage: 77,000 kms. New tires, $7500.00 Call 250-757-8907

CENTRAL NANAIMO beautiful 3bdrm upper suite,1 bath, lrg fenced yard. $1000/mo + utils. Ref’s req. Avail. immed. 250-740-6803

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,300. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264 1991 Chev Silverado 2500, 4x4, 140 km. Drives ok. $1050 OBO. (250)748-0814 1991 PLYMOUTH Voyager, runs well, $800. ﬁrm. Please call (250)710-6568 or (250)743-6543.

TOWNHOUSES #2-3231 LAUREN Mary Place- 2 bdrms, $975. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725

2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, runs well, 41,000 kms, $3950 obo. Call (250)618-6800.

TRANSPORTATION 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

2005 GRAND-AM, V-6, auto, 133,000km. White exterior/gray interior. One owner. Very clean, runs great. $4,200 obo. (250)616-7252 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

AUTO FINANCING

2008 DODGE Red Ram 4 x 4, Quad Cab, Diesel. Must sell, price is wholesale book, 6.7L diesel, quiet & tons of power, Carry a camper or pull a 10,000LB load, tow package w/electric brake hookup, leather interior. $8000 in factory options, including, remote start, satellite radio, blue tooth, power sunroof & power rear window, heated seats, dual climate control, 6 speed auto, electric 4 x 4 shift, & multitude of other features. tear in leather on driver’s side, but repairable, heavy duty box liner, canopy incl’d. Original dealer price $68,400, asking $29,900 Qualicum Beach, Call 250927-2827

2008 Pontiac G5 great shape 63,900k. Power windows, locks, air. $6,900 new set of snow tires incld. 250-792-2620 LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle... No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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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

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2009 CHEV Silverado 4x4, ext. Cab, auto, 48,000km, ex. cond. $19,995. (250)710-4573

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1923 FORD “T” Bucket. 350 short block Chevy. 400 H.P. motor. $18,000. Call Ron (250)729-7146 after 5:00p.m.

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