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Jack Patten remembered for volunteer work Longtime St. John Ambulance officer, aide-de-camp, died from cancer Saturday

tion Trophies. Patten was involved with the Nanaimo St. John AmbuA longtime Nanaimo resi- lance Society chapter and dent, well-known in the com- served as Vancouver Island munity for his volunteerism, area commissioner for many has died. years before becoming a proJack Patten, a long-serv- vincial administrative officer ing member of the St. John last year. Ambulance Society, both at Patten helped raise $1.2 the local and promillion for the vincial levels, an St. John Ambuaide-de-camp for lance building the lieutenanton Labieux Road governor for the and became a past 23 years, a Commander of retired captain the Order of St. with the CanaJohn in 2009. dian Scottish Founder of the Regiment and Pacific Coast First World War Branch of the historian, died Western Front Saturday at age Association, 75 after a battle an organizawith esophageal tion dedicated cancer. to preserving “ T h e wh o l e interest in the JACK PATTEN community is F i r s t Wo r l d really going to War, Patten led miss him,” said friend Doug dozens of non-profit tours Slowski, a retired lieutenant- overseas to see the famous colonel in the Royal Cana- battlegrounds – he even took dian Air Force Reserve and a couple of former lieutenanta member of the St. John governors, who he met while Ambulance Society. “He was serving as aide-de-camp, a just an all-around, wonderful volunteer position for which community supporter and he was recently awarded a he loved people and he loved commendation from outgolife. The community has lost ing Lt.-Gov. Stephen Point. a great leader.” Slowski met Patten when Born in Southampton, Eng- he moved to Nanaimo in 1989. land, in 1937, Patten joined Their paths first crossed St. John Ambulance at age because Slowski was comseven. manding officer of the local He came to Canada in air cadets and Patten was 1956, and after returning to involved with army and navy England to marry his high cadets, as well as St. John school sweetheart, settled in Ambulance cadets. Nanaimo and started up Bas◆ See ‘COMMUNITY’ /4

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Soccer goal nets burned Police are looking for who was responsible for setting a soccer goal net on fire over the weekend. The incident happened at Harry Wipper Park on Williamson Road in Nanaimo’s Hammond Bay neighbourhood at about 1 a.m. Saturday. The net appeared to have been set on fire in several places, said Ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention office, who had only had a chance to view photographs of the damage Monday morning. Ian Blackwood, manager of parks maintenance and construction for the City of Nanaimo, said goal nets are supplied by local soccer associations and the various groups choose whether to take them down after games. He said the nets are worth about $200 or $400 depending on quality. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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In the story ‘Several angles needed to close infrastructure funding gap’, published Jan. 19, it was reported that the Departure Bay Kin Hut was one of the city’s two key parks facilities assets in need of repair or replacement. The article should have said the Departure Bay Activity Centre. The News Bulletin regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

A desire to see more fairness and equity prompted Lantzville Coun. Jennifer Millbank to serve a notice of motion to launch an investigation into a colleague’s Christmas tree farm. The notice, which was served Jan. 14, calls for fellow councillor Brian Dempsey to be removed as Regional District of Nanaimo director while an investigation is launched into a possible breach of the district’s zoning bylaw 60, which prohibits the sale of agricultural products on a residentially zoned property. Millbank said bylaw enforce-

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ment has been a contentious issue for the district and she is concerned that it has been used as a political tool. Bylaw enforcement in Lantzville is ordered by council and executed by the regional district. “Lots of people have asked me about Mr. Dempsey’s farm and I’m not particularly concerned with what the outcome of an inquiry would be, but residents expect that politicians are subject to the same rules, and I think restoring faith in government and the council starts with looking at our own conduct,” Millbank said. She expects the investigation, if approved, to be a routine bylaw inquiry and not a firing squad. “It’s generating quite a bit of heat but my main premise is that I don’t see why it’s controversial to expect municipal politicians to be treated the same as everyone

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Kyoto never a viable option p The new year brought in one longoverdue change – the end of the Kyoto Protocol. Canada signed the climate change initiative back in 2002. It called for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – six per cent below 1990 levels by 2012. Not surprisingly, that didn’t happen. In fact, overall world carbon emissions are up by 58 per cent over those of 1990. Is there a need to keep EMISSION the growth of carbon emisGOALS sions to more reasonable virtually levels? impossible to Of course. There is conachieve. siderable proof of climate change despite what some lobby groups would have us believe. Nonetheless, Kyoto was never a viable option. The biggest polluters in the world refused to sign it or even abide by its most modest aims. Its call for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions were unrealistic, unless the developed world was to go into a selfinduced economic depression. B.C. government was late in jumping on the Kyoto bandwagon, with a carbon tax, carbon credit purchases by government bodies and promotion of alternative fuels. While the latter makes some sense, the first two do not. The carbon tax is simply a cash cow for the province that we will never get rid of. The carbon credit program involves taxpayers subsidizing private companies for capital projects that they would likely undertake anyway. It is ridiculous to demand that schools and hospitals be carbon neutral when the tax dollars spent to do so go to the private sector. The federal and provincial governments need to have realistic programs to reduce emissions, and not buy into agreements that aren’t possible.

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Recycling unlikely to save the world I’ve become convinced that builds cities the equivalent of recycling is not going to save the Greater Vancouver every month. I world. wonder if those countries recycle. I say this because after embarkIn Canada, I appreciate the fact ing on a very unscientific and that most of this stuff is ending crude examination process, up in transfer waste stations for I’ve come to the conclusion that reuse (at least I hope it is), but I because recycled materials like can’t help but think that the raw plastic, aluminum, paper and materials and energy needed to kitchen waste are now a commodproduce this packaging must be at ity, there seems to be an awful lot record levels. of it around. My recycle bins have What ever happened to the call never been stuffed so for reduced packaging full of, well, stuff. by retail corporations REPORTER’S In our house, my wife and their suppliers? VIEWPOINT and I have a staging It faded swiftly, and Toby Gorman area for our recyclables has since been replaced Reporter p on the corner of our by a radical new plan kitchen island. I’m usuthat will change how ally the one who transrecycling materials are ports it from the island collected, processed to its various containand marketed. ers in the garage. It has According to the become quite a process. Packaging and Printed I’ve become mystiPaper Stewardship fied at the frequency of Plan, put forth to the trips I’m making to the garage of provincial government last month late. Simple consumer items are by Multi-Material British Columoften double and triple packaged bia, a group of retailers and manin that impossible-to-tear plastic, ufacturers largely responsible tiny items come in packaging that for the incredible amounts of is absurdly oversized, and biggarbage and recyclable materials ger items, like TVs, come with so that society creates, the change much packaging it requires diswill shift all costs of blue box posal over the course of several recycling from civic taxpayers to weeks. industry with the goal of reducI try to keep it all in perspecing packaging. tive though, knowing that conIn a nutshell, the new waste sumerism is growing globally. In management system will see India, 15 million new cellphone manufacturers and stores pay 100 subscribers are signed up every per cent of the costs of recycling month. In China, the middle class their products and packaging, but is growing so fast that country will also retain ownership of the

recycled material. In my opinion, there are two flaws in this approach. At first glance, it would seem reasonable that in order to reduce packaging costs, retailers and manufactures would simply reduce packaging amounts. But if there is value in recycled paper, newsprint, cardboard, tins and other recyclables, where is the incentive to stop producing it? Mega-corporations like Tim Hortons and Loblaw, both of which are stakeholders in MultiMaterial B.C., aren’t dummies – they won’t incur a cost if there isn’t a potential profit in it. It only stands to reason that if recyclables are profitable, the more that is produced the more profit is made, especially if there is a monopoly. What we can also reasonably presume is that under this new system, expected to take full effect in spring 2014, consumers will be forced to pay more for packaged materials, packaging itself won’t be reduced, and that industry will profit from it. Not exactly a stunning win for the environment, especially since much of that material has the potential to still end up in the landfill at additional cost to taxpayers. Putting recycled materials and costs in the hands of retailers and industry can be manufactured to look like a good idea, but I’m not buying it. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Nanaimo News Bulletin

More answers needed on dam removal

To the Editor, Re: Estimates sought to rebuild dams, Jan. 3. More answers need to be forthcoming from the city regarding the so-called necessary removal of the dams. First, why has the process been sole-sourced to one company? At a quote of $7 million for their plan to remove and re-vegetate, the consultants stand to make $700,000 in design fees without any competitive process. The city staff has a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers and leaves some wondering if this process is typical. Second, the city website showed a cost of $450,000 to reinforce and upgrade Westwood Lake. Why would Colliery Park, with significantly smaller bodies of water, cost so much more? Several engineers in the industry have stated that the dams can be reinforced

and upgraded for a fraction of what the city technologist suggested it would cost to either repair or remove the dams. The drawings and photos on the website paint a pretty picture, but the reality is that it will take decades for the forest to regenerate to its original form. Lastly, did the city consider the social implications of removing the dam? From what I’ve observed, many seasonal users don’t have the economic wherewithal to afford a car to drive up to the free swimming at Westwood Lake or pay for swimming in an indoor/outdoor facility. For this reason alone, we should be reinforcing the dam out of enlightened selfinterest. Taxpayers deserve better and they deserve answers regarding the whole tendering process. Bridget Deighton via e-mail

Wi-Fi requires better regulations

Conservatives divide the right

To the Editor, It’s sad that our public officials are so unaware of basic biology, health and environmental issues. The 2012 Bioinitiative Report was just released at www.bioinitiative.org. Twenty-five international scientists and doctors reported on the most recent science on electromagnetic radiation, in particular, radio frequency microwaves emitted by wireless devices, and their summary says we’re in deep doo-doo (my words, not theirs) already, and will be in deeper if we continue adding layers of radiation to our already over-saturated environment. North America has the absolute worst regulations worldwide, and our elected officials, who are supposed to protect public health, don’t. Christel Martin Nanaimo

To the Editor, What do you do when one political party has been in office too long with repeated incompetence? Why not just build your own party. Looks like John Cummins’s strong will and tenacity to rebuild and resurrect B.C.’s oldest party, the B.C. Conservatives, is beginning to take shape. Now the B.C. Liberals and the B.C. Conservatives both appear to occupy the centerright political spectrum. Clearly Cummins knows you can’t re-build a party with same-dung differentday. They have to keep the discredited Liberal brand apples out of their barrel. The B.C. Conservatives need a public outcry or revolt and who knows, the frustration levels are high enough to trigger that very thing. Roland Seguin Langley

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Greenhouse gas effect an unproven fairy tale To the Editor, Re: Climate coalition claims simply not legitimate, Letters, Jan. 12. Ian Gartshore argues about “balanced coverage” in the climate discussion. But then he repeats again the never proven fairy tale of a so-called greenhouse effect. The comparison of the car in the summer sun and our atmosphere shows that he has no idea about physics. The car is a closed system while the atmosphere is an open system and not comparable. A greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide gases is not possible and not proven by any climate scientist. He should take note of the facts that climate change is the most natural thing in the world and will happen whether people like it or not. Wilfried Weber Nanoose Bay

Climate debate hasn’t changed To the Editor, Re: Climate coalition claims simply not

legitimate, Letters, Jan. 12. It is one of the most enduring modern myths that people believed the Earth was flat. Eratosthenes judged the circumference of the earth to within a couple of thousand miles in the third century BC. Famous disputes between religion and scientists were more about power and image than substance. The debate hasn’t changed much. Waving the great sheaf of doom with its bundled woes, accompanied with suitable algorean histrionics, is likely to distract the focus from climate change and lead to paralysis instead of coherent action. Al Gore built the oft-repeated bundle in his famous movie while managing one of the most energyprofligate households in the state of Tennessee. No fortunate son, I will point out that no one ever cites Gore’s environmental accomplishments during his lifetime in

political office. But I’m sure they’re equal to those of his bizarro twin, George Bush. Easy to see why Gordon Campbell was such a fan. That performance matches well with giving yourself a $64,000 raise while keeping the minimum wage stagnant for a decade. The greatest unreality of all is the carbon tax and accelerated schedule of hydro and fuel increases meant to ameliorate global warming. This allows government to advertise its low tax rate and fiscal responsibility while hiding behind B.C. Hydro, its rev-

enue collecting agent. It makes the poor poorer, forces people to drive older polluting cars longer, and spend more money on repairs with little hope of change. All these things are guilty of stalling the issue. All act to obscure the fact that this province and this country have not a ghost of a plan to deal with climate change. Michael Dance Nanaimo

‘Idle’ highlights bigger issue To the Editor, Re: Protesters pledge more demonstrations, Jan. 15. The Idle No More

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protests highlight a foundational problem in the 1982 Canadian Constitution. Section 15(1) establishes equal rights and states “every individual is equal before and under the law.” Section 15(2) then creates other rights for some based on race. A race-based Constitution undermines the unity and common good of all Canadians. The vice-president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs claims “the Snuneymuxw people have been here since the beginning of time.” The coastal Indians emigrated here from Siberia, sometime between five thousand to 12 thousand years ago. The Kennewick Man tribe may have preceded them. There should only be one race in Canada, and that is the human race. There should only be one Canada, not 630 First Nations. It is time to demand equal citizenship for all Canadians. Bart Jessup Gabriola Island

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arts Tribute to the king

Randy Elvis Friskie performs two shows at the Port Theatre Saturday (Jan. 26). PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

an Elvis impersonator, one of the best in North America. “The guy went up and sang and when he got off stage he had the worst attitude,” recalled Friskie. His father convinced him to perform. “I did really well and people went nuts,” he said. That experience started his journey to paying tribute to Elvis as a career. He then went to the Elvis Elvis Elvis Show and eventually started to perform in Las Vegas, even though he was underage at the time. But Friskie got tired of the Las Vegas format because it was the same two shows every night and he wanted to mix it up. He said Elvis had more than 400 hits and he had to do the same seven each night. He’s looking forward to performing at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre. The last time he did his show in the community he was onstage with his father and daughter. His father has passed away since then and he said the Port holds a special soft spot in his heart. This time his daughter Cassandra will join him onstage for a duet. The fans fuel his commitment to having a great show every night. “You are out there for them … without them you are nothing,” he said. Randy Elvis Friskie and his Las Vegas Show Band perform two shows at the Port Theatre Saturday (Jan. 26), 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 and are available by calling 250-754-8550, www.portthe atre.com or the box office, located at 125 Front St.

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andy Elvis Friskie pays tribute to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. People tell him he bears an uncanny resemblance to Elvis in both ma annerisms and looks. One fan told him afteer a concert “when I saw you it’s kind of llike his and your spirits were amalgamated.” But Friskie doesn’t intend to impersonate the King onstage, but ratheer pay tribute to a man he respeects and admires. “Nobod dy sounds exactly the same ass someone else,” said Friskie. “You’ve got to have a bit of yourself in there to keep it real.” He alsso doesn’t perform to cues. Friiskie said some people wait for a specific spot, but he feels freee to just perform. “I feel the music. You won’t see me wait w for a programmed spot,” said Friskie. Friskiee also steps out of character when he’s offsstage and speaks to people as himself, som mething many Elvis performers don’t do,, he said. Friskie’s introduction to Elvis started when hee was in Grade 1. He saw an Elvis movie an nd then for a school show and tell sang Elv vis’ Blue Suede Shoes. “I reallly like the way the guy carried himself. He sseemed personable. He just wanted to enterttain and that is all I ever wanted to do,” said d Friskie. “He would bring you into his story y and he would put everything on the line. He would take you with him.” Friskiee grew up in a musical family. His father w was a singer. He got his first taste of performing as the King at 14. There was perform

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FRIENDLY FRANK CHEST FREEZER, 5.5 cu.ft., $50; Dining table, 4 chairs, all hardwood, $50.(250)740-2768 KENMORE ELEGANCE upright vacuum, 12 amp, $30. Panasonic Gaod 29â&#x20AC;? colour tv w/remote control, $50. Both working & good cond. 1 (250)390-9235 LIGHTED ARTIFICIAL Christmas tree, $35; ornaments, $30; ceramic nativity ďŹ gures, $30. (250)751-0358. OCTAGON MAPLE Centre table, new cond. $99. 1 (250)758-2078

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, beneďŹ ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

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SOFA, LOVE Seat & chair, $99. (250)758-0649

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 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. STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

N. NANAIMO, $650 mo, 1 bdrm Apt, incls hydro, W/D, avail immed, (250)729-0337.

HAREWOOD: AVAIL. Feb. 1st, lrg bdrm & private bath, sep ent., share kitchen/laundry, prkng. 2 blks to VIU, Aquatic Centre & mall. Suites student or young 20’s working person. Ref’s, damage/cleaning deposit, $425/mo. Call 1 (250)754-8150.

#2-3231 Lauren Mary Place- 2 bdrm, $975. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

TRAMPOLINE, 40” diameter, professional quality, $99. Call (250)753-3588.

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD, seasoned, $60 1/3 cord, delivered & stacked. 754-7265 gogo@trooper.com 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 FUTON, NEAR New, double, dark wood frame, 8” mattress. New cost $1000. Will sell for $400. Phone (250)758-9654, Nanaimo. LEATHER SOFA: dark green. Top quality leather (includes leather care kit). Mint condition (no kids or pets). $400 obo. (250)756-2927 WOODEN TABLE, apt-sized, round, golden tone with 2 matching chairs, as new, $275. (250)752-1304.

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UNIVERSITY AREA. 1 Bdrm Apt, $650 mo + hydro, avail now, small building, cat considered. Steve 250-667-3009.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 1-BDRM, FULL bath. F/S, W/D - very private. Close to Rutherford Rd - No pets, no smoking. Clean, bright unit. Feb. 1st. (250)758-4871.

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VIOLIN SALE for Adults & children. Also, Cellos. Both very, very nice. Please call (250)701-2035.

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53’ CONTAINER for a Semi trailer, $4800. 20’ Coleman Travel Trailer, never used, $15,000. Propane furnace, $800. Brand new Lawn mower, $1000. Call (250)735-3258. AT LAST! An iron ﬁlter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON BIG BUILDING Sale. This is a clearance sale. you don’t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home in Boat Harbour area. A private natural, peaceful setting on 2.2 acres, bordering a creek and pond. Open ﬂoor plan, vaulted ceilings. 2baths, 3bdrms, den, spacious decks, partial bsmnt, shop, RV prkng. $529,000. (250)722-2394

BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ﬁrm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978 COOKING WOODSTOVE, Good for Cabin or home antique. Must see, Sacriﬁce $500. Also Regular wood stove, glass door, $250.00. Call 250-248-2747 FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660 or www.allcalm.com

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GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855

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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

North Lantzville Estate Sale Virtual waterfront, 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.

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open ﬂoor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

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.

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1360 GRAHAM Cres- 1 bdrm, $725. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

1436 ROSE Ann Dr- 3 bdrms +den, 3 bath $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

3-1691 & 3-1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

1675 KING JOHN Way- 3 bdrms, 3 bath, $1875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

3372 STEPHENSON Point Rd- 3 bdrm, 3 bath, $2200. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

403-1900 Bowen. 2 bdrm, $700. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881

430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650 to $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm with large den, in suite laundry, Wi-Fi, N/P, N/S. $900. 1 (250)754-2207 Departure Bay: Large, unfurn 1 or 2bdrm + 1 furnished suite all w/VIEW! Quiet adult N/S bldg. Balcony, heat, hw, prkg incl. Avail. now. 250-729-0851 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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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

Diamond Laps, Slab Saws, Plus Rocks and Slabs Too much to list! Will sell entire lot! or separately NORDIC TRACK Tread Mill, LED display, 2.8hp motor, 8 programs, heart rate monitor, music port, 1 touch speed/incline, used 1/2 yr, mat. Bought $845, sell $350. Call (250)594-7480.

Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. New balcony & paint. Available Now & Feb. 1 From $575 - $770.

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

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/ DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Condo: 2bdrm, 2bath, underground parking, 55+ bldg. (250)248-4818

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4-WHEEL SCOOTER Fortress 2000 series, complete with canopy & basket. Blue, very good condition $1500. obo. (250)740-2763.

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. Jan 1. $1075 mo. Call 250-741-1383, 1-250-727-5687.

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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. HOSPITAL AREAstudio $580. 1 & 2 bedrooms - $700. & $800. Clean well maintained building. Non-smoking units, no pets. Call on-site manager, 250-716-3305. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341 NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available immed & Feb. 1. Hot water included, on bus route. $535/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 FURN’D bdrm. Spacious, quiet house w/ ocean views. Utils incl’d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, mature female. $500. 250-751-2454. SHARE WITH young working male, 2 bdrm upper, 5 appls, 2 decks, walking distance to College & mall, incls heat/hydro, ref’s, damage/cleaning deposit, $450. (250)754-8150.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available Feb 1. $1100. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca LARGE, RENO’D top ﬂoor executive, ocean view, close to beach. 1bdrm +den, family, living & dining area. W/D. N/P, N/S. $1,350 incl. all utils. Avail immed. 1 (250)268-3464 NANAIMO- 3 bdrm home, with 1 bdrm suite, $1600 will rent separately. Call 250-7166811, 250-753-4749. N. NANAIMO: modern 1 bdrm, 5 appls, shed, nice yard, W/D, $1000/mo utils incl’d + cable internet and phone. Call (250)760-0357. S.Nanaimo 2bdrm, hydro incl. $900. Second 2bdrm, $850. Both new reno’s. N/S, N/P. Ref’s & Security Deposit Req. Avail. now. 1 (250)753-2174 S.WELLINGTON AREA New upper 1bdrm + lower 1bdrm. Each with W/D, F/S, DW, Microwave. $750/mo each. N/S, N/P. Refs & DD required. (250)755-1539 VIU AREA, 4 bdrm house, 2 baths. W/D, N/S. $1500./mo + utils. Ref’s. (250)754-9774. WEST NANAIMO- Newly constructed 3 bdrm house. Avail. March or April. $1200. Call 250-716-6811, 250-245-4546, 250-753-4749.

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NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm $650. Feb 1st or 15th. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. Sauna. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark or Don 250-753-8633.

SMALL ROOM in house, share bath, kitchen, lndy, walk to College Mall. Prefer young working person or student. Ref’s. Damage/cleaning dep. $375. 250-754-8150.

1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $675 inclds hydro. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S.$700. (250)585-4588 (5 MINS to Woodgrove Mall) 2bdrms, 1bath w/ jetted tub/shower, heated ﬂoor, priv entrance/level entry, stackable W/D in suite, bright & spacious, covered deck, avail immed, $1200. (250)756-4219 931 SPRING- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds hydro. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL: LARGE, cozy 1bdrm w/3 separate rooms. separate ent. Close to mall & bus loop. Private patio & yard. N/S, N/P. $800 incl utils. 1 mo. damage dep., refs req. Call 250-758-5130. CINNABAR 1BDRM: Newly reno’d, shared lndry, private entry, prkng, backs on green space. $750 incl. hydro/cable/ internet/phone/HW. Avail. Feb 1st. (250)741-8849 CINNIBAR VALLEY 2-bdrm, 4 appls. N/S, small pet. Parking. Refs. $900. inclds utils/internet Avail. immed. (250)740-0045 or (250)713-1314 NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, self-contained, $600. Call 250-716-6811, 250-753-4749. NANAIMO- (close to ferry) on ocean, 2 bdrm separate entry, W/D, satellite+ internet, $900. NS/NP. Call (250)754-3446. NANAIMO (near VIU) 1 bdrm grnd level, priv. entr. $700. (250)591-8339,(250)751-4791. N. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm suite, near Woodgrove Mall, close to Dover Bay & McGirr Schools, N/S, N/P, avail now, $850 mo incls utils. (250)751-0789. N. NANAIMO, off Rutherford. 2-bdrm, Priv entrance, 5 appl’s, gas F/P. Utils incl’d, full Shaw package. Very spacious & bright. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. Feb 1. $1000. (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 UPLANDS AREA: Spacious 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $675+ 1/3 hydro. Call 250-585-7613. WALK TO University, 2 bdrm, utils incld, W/D, N/S, N/P, $925 mo. 250-729-5807 or 250-618-3929. WESTWOOD LAKENew 2bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro, internet wired. NS/NP. $840. (250)591-8414

SUITES, UPPER 359 APPLEWOOD Crescent3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1095. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com ADORABLE 2-BDRM English ﬂat. near VIU. Inclds wi-ﬁ & utils. $750./mo (250)754-9774 HAMMOND BAY- new sub division, brand new 1 bdrm above garage lrg suite, 6 appls, 4 piece bath, priv entry, lrg kitchen. $950 inclds utils, W/D. N/S. Small pet neg. 6 mo lease. Feb 1. (250)327-4194.

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2 BDRM townhouse for rent in Courtenay. 5 appls, 1.5 baths, carport. NS, NP, quiet and clean renter please. Close to shopping amenities, NIC and CFB Comox. Refs rqrd. Available March 1st. $800/mth. 250-923-2557. #46-1406 JINGLEPOT Rd- 1 bdrm $900. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250)753-0881. 855 HOWARD- 2 bdrm, $795. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com FULLER STREET area. Reno’d duplex-style 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths. New kitchen, 6 appl’s, NS/NP. Ref’s. $1050.+ utils. Jan.15 or Feb.1 250-390-4879

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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 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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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

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1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,100. 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. ďŹ rm. Please call (250)710-6568 or (250)743-6543. 2001 CHEVY 3/4 Ton Van, low mileage, good shape. $3,500. Phone (250)714-2804 2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, runs well, 41,000 kms, $3950 obo. Call (250)618-6800.

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NANAIMO WINS 7-1 to rebound from 6-4 loss. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Clippers’ goal scoring was a constant on an up-and-down weekend, and it helped the team to a victory. The city’s junior A hockey team won one of its two games, defeating the Powell River Kings 7-1 on Saturday on the road one night after a 6-4 home loss to the Vernon Vipers. Coach Mike Vandekamp said his team was loose defensively and wasn’t sharp in goal in Friday’s loss. Those factors prevented the team from gaining much momentum after goals. “There wasn’t much flow to the game. It was a pretty ugly game,” said the coach. “We mustered up a lot of attack, we just didn’t keep it out.” Reid Sturos scored twice for the Clips and Matt Grant and Garrett Brandsma also tallied. Jayson Argue was pulled in the loss as Nanaimo outshot Vernon 44-24. Former Clipper Mason Blacklock was selected the game’s first star with a goal and three assists. Vandekamp said the defeat stressed the need for the Clippers to come out focused and ready every game.

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Nanaimo Clippers player Chris Newton, left, is chased by Vernon Vipers opponent Geoff Crisfield behind the goal during Friday night’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. The Clippers were outscored 6-4.

“We are not good enough to come out and play river hockey and win,” said the coach. “We have to play solid as a team. We have to be focused on that.” The next night’s game took a little while to become a blowout, as the score was still 2-1 late in the second period. With 45

seconds left in the frame, the Clippers scored and the Kings took a doubleminor penalty during the visitors’ goal celebration. Nanaimo broke it open with one power-play marker late in the second, one more early in the third and another goal seven seconds after that.

Kyle Kramer finished with two goals, Trevor Fitzgerald and Sturos had a goal and an assist each and Brendan Taylor, Aaron Hadley and Grant were the other scorers. Derek Dun stopped 37 shots and was chosen first star as his team was outshot 38-29.

GAME ON … The Clippers play the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday (Jan. 23) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. Nanaimo is also at home for games Friday and Sunday against the Trail Smoke Eaters and Merritt Centennials, respectively. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Basketball Mariners win every game

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VIU Mariners player Jamie MacFarlane, right, drives past a Quest Kermodes opponent in Friday’s game.

The VIU Mariners didn’t just defeat the league leaders, they thrashed them. Vancouver Island University’s women’s basketball team blew out the Capilano Blues 73-43 on Saturday at the VIU gym. Bill McWhinnie, coach of the Mariners women, said his players gave a complete 40-minute effort in both their weekend wins – VIU also beat the Quest Kermodes 68-39 on Friday – which allowed the M’s to compete with two good teams. “It’s important. We needed two victories to enhance our playoff position and it gives

us momentum going forward for the rest of the season,” McWhinnie said. “And I think it showed the girls we can play with anybody if we play well.” Saturday’s result lifted VIU (8-5) to third place in the Pacific Western Athletic Association standings, six points back of Cap (11-2). Shayna Worthington led the M’s against the Blues with 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals. Jocelyn Jones scored 13 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists and Erin Vekic had 13, as well. “We took away a couple of

[Cap’s] strengths and went on a huge run between the third and fourth quarters that kind of put them away,” McWhinnie said. The previous night against the Ker modes, Jones’s 17 points led the way. The Mariners men (10-3) also won both their weekend games, topping the Kermodes 77-64 on Friday and beating the Blues 93-59 the next day. GAME ON … VIU’s b-ball teams are on the road for the next three weeks, starting Friday (Jan. 25) with games at Columbia Bible College. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

One of the longest road trips of the season was a successful one for Vancouver Island University’s volleyball teams. The VIU Mariners women’s v-ball team swept its matches against the College of the Rockies Avalanche on Friday and Saturday in Cranbrook, while the M’s men won Saturday after losing Friday. VIU’s women won Friday by scores of 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 and then won 25-17, 25-21, 25-22 the next day. The Mariner men lost a closely contested match Friday 25-20, 26-24, 24-26, 25-23 but won in straight sets Saturday, 25-20, 25-23, 25-22. The VIU volleyball teams return to their home gym Friday (Jan. 25) and Saturday for matches against the Columbia Bible College Bearcats. The women’s match Friday is at 6 p.m. with the men at 8 p.m.

Judo athletes all victorious The Nanaimo Judo Club had double success on the weekend, with athletes excelling at two separate competitions. Braxton Clark travelled to represent the club at the Saskatchewan Open in Regina on Saturday, where he won gold in his under-18 division. He won every one of his matches via ipon (fullpoint takedown). The same day, his teammates took part in the Campbell River Open. Boden Griswold, Quinn Golobar, Jacob Kruger and Kellie Callendar won gold medals, Vanessa Kruger and Shawn Brown took silver and Jack Harrison and Neil Barnstrom earned bronze.

Bulletin seeks sports scores To submit sports news tips, scores and stats, e-mail sports@nanaimo bulletin.com or call 250734-4623.

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$ 99

Fresh Canadian Whole Pork Side Spareribs $4.34 kg. Family Packs.

708 g. Limit 2.

$ 77

Michelina’s Pasta Entrees

$ 77

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Dare Breaktime Cookies

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$ 97 /lb.

Olymel Applewood Smoked Ham Nuggets 750 g.

$ 97

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Fresh Baked Cinnamon Buns 6p pack.

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$ 00 2/

Imported from Hawaii Premium Quality Large Dole Pineapples

$ 97 • Bo Bottle deposits and enviro fees extra wheree ap pplicable • Pictures for illu ustrat ustr us ativ ivee pu iv purp rpos osses onl onlyy

Specials available from Opening Tuesday, Jan. 22, to Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013

CHASE RIVER MARKET PLACE #82 - 12th Street Nanaimo • 250-753-7545 BOWEN ROAD at 1800 Dufferin Cres., Nanaimo • 250-591-5525 SERVING NANAIMO SINCE 1984 - OPEN DAILY 7 AM - 10 PM