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Kevin Eppele, signalman, left, drills holes into a rail for electrical conductors as Dave Griswold, track maintenance worker, tightens joint plate bolts during work on the E&N Rail line near the Waddington Road crossing Thursday. The work was being done in preparation for crossing signal upgrades that will be carried out by Southern Railway of Vancouver Island in June.

Accused murderer faces preliminary hearing By Jenn McgarrigLe The NewS bULLeTiN

A man charged following Nanaimo’s first murder of 2013 will be in court next January so a judge can decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial. Gabriel Peter Stinson was charged with second degree murder following an incident at a Harewood townhouse complex on Jan. 13. Responding to reports of a man

in distress, police arrived at King Arthur’s Court at the corner of Fifth Street and Georgia Avenue to find a man with life-threatening injuries lying on the ground. Police found Stinson performing CPR on the victim when they arrived on scene. An RCMP officer took over and continued CPR until paramedics arrived. The victim was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of

stab wounds. At the request of the family, the RCMP did not release the identity of the 35-year-old victim. Stinson, who remains in custody, is scheduled to re-appear in court Nov. 19 for a trial conference hearing and return to court Jan. 20-24 for a preliminary inquiry, the purpose of which is to determine if the Crown has enough evidence to justify a trial. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Lighting upgrades, an electric vehicle, a thermal heating project and a boiler upgrade are some upcoming initiatives that will help Nanaimo school district reduce energy consumption. Heating and lighting the district’s more than 40 active facilities comes with a hefty price tag – the district spends more than $1 million annually on natural gas and about $900,000 per year on electricity. Chad Dalrymple, energy and capital projects manager, said the district has focused in recent years on energy savings and estimates that over the past decade, lighting and boiler upgrades have saved the district about $5 million in electricity and fuel costs. This year, almost a dozen district facilities had lighting upgrades and about 16 sites are scheduled for upgrades between now and March. Dalrymple said once this work is complete, every school should have the most energy efficient lighting available. The district is participating in B.C. Hydro’s continuous optimization program, through which real-time meters were installed at Dover Bay and Cedar secondary schools – the schools that use the most power – allowing staff to look at energy usage as it’s consumed. The meters were installed in August and staff are required to watch the results for a year without changing anything and then make changes that have a two-year payback in terms of dollars spent on electricity. “The program really is to look at the heating and lighting systems and ensure they are optimized,” said Dalrymple. As for fossil fuels, the district gets its first electric car at the end of this month or beginning of next. u See ‘PLANS /4

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Search continues for suspect Nanaimo Mounties have released a composite sketch of a male who attempted to grab a female in late March as she walked through a parking lot at Vancouver Island University. The incident occurred March 28 at about 6:45 p.m. in a parking lot near Building 180. The 20-year-old female student was not physically injured and managed to fight the male off. She then ran and alerted security. The suspect male is Caucasian,

in his early 20s and has dark, wavy hair. He has a thin build and is approximately 5’ 10” to 6’ tall and was wearing a navy blue nylon jacket over a black sweater and had on light blue jeans. He also wore navigator sunglasses. Anyone with any information about this incident or the suspect is asked to call Const. Bill Bain of the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-7542345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Snuneymuxw Chief Doug- and UVic’s School of Publas White III will be joining lic Administration advisory the advisory council of board. White was elected the Georgia Strait Alliance, to the political executive of announced the board of the First Nations Summit in directors Wednesday. June 2010. Melinda Skeels, GSA’s “I am honoured to serve board president, said on the advisory council of White’s addition will pro- the GSA,” said White. “It is vide insight into a leading organithe role the Salish zation working Sea plays for First to protect the Nations. Salish Sea, and “As we strive I hope to work to protect and with it to deepen restore the Strait the collaboration of Georgia, GSA between First seeks to engage Nations and orgawith the First nizations commitNations whose ted to our comt e r r i t o r y i s DOUGLAS WHITE mon challenge affected by those of protecting the efforts,” said Skeels in a wellbeing of our planet.” press release. “SnuneyGSA’s advisory council muxw territory lies at the currently includes former heart of the Salish Sea and B.C. minister of the enviwe are pleased with the ronment John Cashore, opportunity to be guided in Royal Society Fellow Larry our work by Chief White’s Dill, Hereditary Chief of the passion, perspective and Gwa wa enuk First Nation insights.” Chief Bobby Joseph, forWhite was elected Chief mer Environment Canof Snuneymuxw First ada scientist Bob Elner, Nation in December 2009. emeritus professor Don He holds a bachelor’s McQueen and Lunapads degree in First Nation stud- co-founder Suzanne Sieies from Vancouver Island mens. University and juris doctor Formed in 1990, GSA is from the University of Vic- a citizens’ group working toria. to protect and restore the He also sits on several marine environment and boards and committees, promote the sustainability including the Snuneymuxw of Georgia Strait, its adjoinFirst Nation Economic ing waters and communiDevelopment Corporation ties.

Surveillance video, tips leads to break-in arrest Help from observant civilians and quality video surveillance combined with good old-fashioned police work landed two break and enter suspects in custody. The leads to the arrests started coming in Wednesday at about 1 a.m. when a Lantzville resident, one of two witnesses, called 911 reporting a man and woman were attempting to break into the White Bridal Boutique at 7217 Lantzville Rd. The witness also provided a good

description of the suspects’ vehicle. Nanaimo RCMP used the information to locate and arrest both suspects a few minutes later near Dorman Road and the Island Highway. Investigators searched the vehicle and found stolen items, including hair products allegedly stolen Tuesday from Be Beautiful Day Spa in Nanaimo and clothing taken during a break and enter at NYLA Boutique on Commercial Street,

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was made possible by civilians reporting suspicious activity immediately,” Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said in a press release. “Also the video surveillance from Be Beautiful for a Day was high quality and extremely helpful to the investigators. “Lastly, the officers involved located the two within minutes, pulled the evidence together and made it relatively easy for Crown to proceed

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$12,000 went toward a down payment on a $39,000 electric vehicle, with the remainder leased at about $450 a month, replacing a rental vehicle that was costing the district $882 per month. Dalrymple said the car will save an estimated $1,800 in fuel costs over the course of a year. Another major project is replacing the boiler at Pleasant Valley Elementary School. The boiler projects, like the lighting upgrades, are funded out of the district’s annual facilities grant, but because boiler upgrades are expensive – the Pleasant Valley project costs $125,000 – the work is done slowly. About five schools have new technology and by the time all the other facilities are upgraded, the replacement cycle will start again. A long-term project is looking into capturing heat from a new sewer line the

Regional District of Nanaimo plans to install next to Hammond Bay Elementary School and using it to heat the school, although Dalrymple said the project is still in the very early stages. “We’ve been in lots of conversations with the regional district,” he said. “They don’t have a use for the heat and our school does.” All of these projects also lower the amount of carbon offsets the district must purchase to become carbon neutral – the district currently pays a little more than $100,000 annually, although this money is returned by the province to help with energy improvement projects. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Premier Christy Clark says the B.C. legislature will be recalled this summer to pass the government’s pre-election budget, which promises to balance the books after four years of deficits. Clark spoke to a gathering of B.C. Liberal candidates at a Vancouver hotel Thursday, including those who didn’t join the 50-member caucus. Thanking the unsuccessful ones, she reminded them

that she too lost her bid to win a seat in Vancouver-Point Grey. Clark indicated earlier that the legislature would not be recalled until she has a seat, which would require a by-election. She has said several B.C. Liberal MLAs have offered to step aside to give her a seat, but the decision won’t be made until the final vote tally is in for all 85 constituencies at the end of May. Preliminary results of the May 14 election have the B.C. Liberals with 50 seats, the NDP 33 and the Green Party

one. Delta South independent Vicki Huntington was also reelected. Clark renewed her campaign promises to press for the development of liquefied natural gas in northern B.C., to restrict government spending and “find labour peace in our classrooms” while beginning to pay down the growing provincial debt. Clark told reporters after the speech that the election result gives her a mandate to pursue a 10-year agreement with the B.C. Teachers’ Fed-

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By Janina StaJic For many aboriginal students, making the transition to university can be a challenge. They’ve moved from tight-knit communities and are living in an unfamiliar city for the first time, far away from the support of their family and friends. They’re also trying to make it in a Western academic world which for some is very different from the culture they grew up in. Enter VIU’s Community Cousins, an aboriginal mentorship program, where students act as mentors for other aboriginal students to help them through the difficult transition. The Community Cousins program started in 2011 after a pilot project run by Jo Acampora, a co-ordinator in VIU’s Continuing Education program. It was so successful that Sharon Hobenshield, director of aboriginal education, and Sylvia Scow, aboriginal projects co-ordinator and elder support, put together a proposal and secured funding for a longer term program. To date they’ve trained 24 mentors (17 are still at VIU) with the purpose of having them show other aboriginal students that even though they’re far from home and everything that’s familiar, they aren’t alone; and, perhaps more importantly, that the educational journey they’re on is important, worth seeing through to the end, and possible to achieve. “We do a weekend training ses-

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sion with the mentors, teaching them leadership and communications skills and trying to connect them so they can become a team and support not only other students but also each other,” Scow said. They also educate the ‘cousins’ on the different resources available to students both on campus and in the community so they can share that information with others. Ashley Okrainec, who will start her third year of a bachelor of science degree in biology in September, has been a part of the Community Cousins program for the past year. “When I first got here I really

relied on Sylvia for support and I came to understand how important it was to have that ‘go-to’ person,” Okrainec said. “So when Sylvia asked me if I wanted to become a mentor, I was happy to do it.” Okrainec believes that her role is not just to support aboriginal students who are struggling but also to inspire them, by sharing her story and her own struggles and demonstrating through her life that what they’re trying to achieve by going back to school is possible. “Because we’re aboriginal students, too, we can better relate to where other aboriginal students have been and what

they’re going through,” she said. Ivy Richardson, who is doing a double major in First Nations studies and political science, became a mentor in September 2012. She remembers feeling lost during her first two years at VIU. “I really struggled and felt it would’ve been nice to have someone to speak to,” said Richardson. She added she feels that the mentorship program has actually helped her, giving her that support system and, through the training, given her skills to deal with stressful situations and support those who are having difficulties. “I also think it’s important that

we have aboriginal mentors for aboriginal students because we can better relate to what they’re going through. For example, community and family are really important to First Nations students and sometimes being away from those supports can be really difficult,” she added. Zakary Myers, a Community Cousin since 2011, agrees. “It’s so important to know you’re not alone. It’s crucial to have that support from someone who can relate to what you’re going through,” said Myers. “If I see someone like me, who I think might be struggling or unsure, then I pull them aside and just get to know them. Sometimes that’s enough because then people know that others understand them and that they have friends and support at the university.” Myers is also keen to break some of the negative stereotyping he’s experienced as an aboriginal person. “I remember being in Grade 9 and I was in an alternate school and one of the school superintendents said something to me like, ‘You’re just a stereotypical native, a drop-out.’ So part of what drives me is I want to break that stereotype and support other aboriginal students in their educational goals so we can start to break down some of these negative ideas.” The program is now entering its third year and Scow hopes she’ll be able to secure funding to keep it going as it plays such an important role in encouraging and supporting VIU’s Aboriginal students. For information, please email community.cousins@viu.ca.

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Another election has come and gone, and once again, half of those eligible to vote in this province didn’t bother. That’s just discouraging. So is the fact the B.C. Liberals can win a clear majority in the legislature with less than half the votes, and thus dictate legislation for the next four years unimpeded. Is it any wonder why the other half feel disenfranchised? When the B.C. Conservatives can garner close to 80,000 votes and still have no representation in the legislature, is it any wonder why so many British Columbians feel like they don’t have a voice? Nevertheless, it’s the system that’s currently in place. There was an opportunity to move to a singletransferable vote system in 2009, but voters turned it down – with only 39 per cent in favour in that referendum. Sixty per cent overall approval and 50 per cent approval in at least 60 per cent of the province’s electoral districts was required to adopt STV, – a system that more fairly reflects the actual number of votes for a candidate and party rather than seats won. However, the support fell far short. Would voter turnout be any more robust if B.C. had adopted an STV system? Impossible to say ... although given this province’s reputation of election apathy, it’s doubtful. If there is a bright note to the May 14 election result, it was those who did choose to exercise their democratic right clearly did so with little regard to the inevitable NDP victory consistently predicted by the polling companies and political pundits. Clearly the majority of those who turned out to the polls were voting for what they thought was right, not what they were told. At least that’s a positive. 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

Camping solves work-week stresses There’s something to be said furnace (jeez, it is a condo on about camping. wheels) is just the ticket. Something that just naturally And with a trip planned for brings a smile to one’s face. the Rockies and Alberta this Whether it’s the anticipation summer, the trailer is going to of just getting away from it all be especially sweet. for a weekend or hitting the But our travels in the first pavement for a camping holiday, few weeks haven’t been much it’s a lot of fun. further than the central Island Of course there is the as we get to know the trailer preparation before an outing and remember all that’s and the clean up once involved in towing it. you get home, but Each camping SATURDAY there is always a ‘next trip has resulted REFLECTIONS time’ to look forward in a lesson learned to. for the next time. Chris Hamlyn Assistant Editor That rings especially Fortunately they’ve true this year as my been inexpensive wife and I decided to lessons, costing more bite the bullet and time – don’t drop purchase a travel your trailer, make it trailer to camp in. level, put down the Of course I received stabilizer bars and the “it’s a condo on hook up power and wheels” and “this isn’t water until you’re sure camping” comments, but what the black water hose reaches the heck, we’re worth it. the sewer outlet – than money. And with all due respect to my My backing-the-trailer-up skills loving wife, we’re also getting leave something to be desired. older and a night in a tent is It’s been years since I’ve had to quickly losing its appeal. attempt it and that was with a Now, when we hike Cape Scott tent-trailer so I could cheat and and shelter, food and equipment look out the back window over must be hauled in, that’s a the unit and avoid using the different story. If one chooses to mirrors. spend a holiday there, one must I’m sure practise will make put up with the inconveniences perfect eventually, but if there of rain, boiling water to drink is one aspect of this camping and scrounging for firewood to that causes me some stress, stay warm. it’s backing the unit up. Any But for an overnighter or sure-fire hints to make it easier weekend around the Island, a would be welcome. hard roof over our head, a bed, But camping is not supposed a sink, a toilet, a fridge and a to be about stress. Camping is

about relieving the work week’s worries. Park me in front of a campfire with beer in one hand, a stick to poke the embers in the other and I’m happy. I think camping does that for everyone. It’s all about having fun. Our latest trip on the long weekend had us at a busy campground. Everywhere you looked, families were enjoying themselves. Our place backed on to a steep, forested slope and a host of young boys came roaring up the bank through our site and down a little gully. They all had sticks in their hands that took the place of guns and bows and arrows and they were having a ball. No fear of the slope, no fear of the woods and no fear of the strangers whose sites they invaded as they passed through. It was cool to watch them running through the forest for hours, disappear (I assume to check in with their folks, grab something to eat) and then get right back at the fun. It made me wonder how often they get to do this at home where television, video games and smart phones probably dominate their waking lives. I caught some adults watching a hockey game on their trailer’s television (I’m just as guilty) but these kids know what camping is all about. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Freedom demolished with dams To the Editor,

Re: Misplaced nostalgia ruins salmon stream, Letters, May 16. If there’s anything I’m not, it’s narcissistic. I wasn’t thinking of myself when I voted for the rebuilding of the Colliery dams. I was thinking of the homeowners who would lose value in their home, as well as the low-income families and other residents losing use of a much-needed free park in their neighbourhood. Charles Thirkill, along with city council, is trying their best to distract us from the thing that matters to Nanaimo. Having a salmon stream would be nice. So would jobs to the Raven coal mine. Thirkill hasn’t done his homework, because I am for both the coal mine and the rebuilding of the Colliery dams. This is the world we all live in. People share their opinion, attempting to distract us from what is most important. Council has attempted to distract Nanaimo as well. It tried to distract us with the Harewood community plan. And yet, the wise ones weren’t fooled. Everyone deserves to enjoy Colliery Dam Park. But if the dams get demolished, the park gets closed. Then the freedom to enjoy this park is taken away, and the reopening is undetermined.

That may be OK with the council, and even Thirkill, but it’s not OK with me. And that’s something I have thought about.

Lori Thomas Nanaimo

Sober second glance required around Senate To the Editor,

Perhaps Canadians need to take a sober second look at the Senate. Senate scandals may come and go, but at the end of the day the Senate is a necessary and valuable part of Parliament. Or is it? Are we confident the Senate adds the value and representation that is desired to make it a relevant institution in the 21st century? Modelled on the British House of Lords, the Senate is certainly steeped in tradition. But do we really still need this house to provide ‘sober second thought’ on legislation prepared by elected representatives? Are we still worried about ‘democratic excesses’ that need to be counteracted by an Upper House? The Senate costs taxpayers about $106 million annually. Senators make a base salary of $135,000 and run up annual expenses in the hundreds of thousands and in addition draw generous pensions on retirement. For this, the average senator works 56 days a year reviewing legislation, sitting

on committees and commissioning studies. The constitution provides for regional allocation of Senate seats, however, it is hard to see any evidence of regional representation and doubtful that most Canadians even know who their senator is. The House of Commons recently voted down a motion to abolish the Senate. Perhaps a public referendum would have a different result. Given the public scrutiny now on the Senate, it would be a good idea to at least have an independent, nongovernment commission to review and recommend whether it should continue to exist.

Fred Kardel Nanaimo

Writer needs to enjoy wonder of ‘boring’ trees To the Editor,

Re: Colourful broom pleasing to the eye, Letters, May 21. Diane Wright praises colourful broom for relieving us “from the endless, boring lengths of trees that line the highways in this area.” Wow. Trees boring? Wright should slow down, get out of her car and walk among these trees. Look around and listen. Let the forest and all its wonders envelop you. This is what we want to preserve. Sally Ramsay Nanaimo

Saturday, May 25, 2013

District wastes tax dollars while abandoning children facing constant bullying To the Editor,

I am writing this letter on behalf of my 11-year-old daughter. She is a Grade 5 student, likes hockey, lacrosse, nature and being with her friends. She is interested in helping others, caring for the environment and always tries her best. She loves to learn and share her discoveries with others. My daughter will not be finishing the school year at school. We will be completing her Grade 5 year at home. My daughter was bullied by four students. She was called “obese, mean, stupid, retarded and an idiot.” When she broke down in tears she was laughed at and told to “shut up.” This is not the first instance of bullying that she has experienced. Should my child not feel safe, nurtured and a sense of trust while at school? Should I not rest assured when I say goodbye to her in the morning that she is safe, guided, validated and respected? She is not safe, not validated and is disrespected by her peers as well as the leaders of the school who do nothing. Bullying is a constant topic in the media. Children kill themselves over this exact behaviour. They harm their own bodies, spiral into depression and turn to substance and other selfharming behaviours to numb the pain experienced at the hands of their ‘friends.’ When will something be done so that we, as a community, do not lose another child to senseless, mean, vindictive behaviour that is reported and pushed aside? My daughter will not be a statistic in this district. My child will not fear walking to school and wonder if she can get through the day without being hurt. She will not have to be tolerant and, as her feelings are depleted, watch the very child who stripped her of her selfworth receive a “strike on the board for negative behaviour.”

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I am not one to run from issues and I am an advocate in this community. I operate a childcare facility and would never allow a child in my care to harm or mistreat another child. I am actively involved with the PAC and volunteer for everything that needs help. I am simply exhausted with a school system that allows children to be verbally, physically and emotionally harmed because they don’t have the courage, manpower, or necessary skills to deal with this. I am not alone. Perhaps rather than sinking money into extra staff development days and writing and rewriting contracts, the district superintendent and trustees could invest some money – my tax money – into anti-bullying education that reaches far beyond wearing pink shirts and saying “that’s not nice.” Help these kids who are acting out in vicious and aggressive ways by meeting their needs. Return to the ‘old’ school ways of dealing with these issues by suspending these children and sending the message home. The message they receive now is that their behaviour is acceptable and their consequence is a ‘think sheet.’ Here’s my ‘think sheet’ … thousands of dollars spent developing a new logo for the district while children in that very district are afraid to go to school, being assaulted on the playground and going without basic social education and consequence. All that time and money spent surveying parents about the proposed changes to the school calendar that could have been spent surveying parents about the level of effective anti-bullying services. Reach out to your communities and you will find a generalized sense of disappointment in how the schools, district and province handle bullying. You may be surprised at what you find.

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Natural methods preferable to genetic modification FOOD MATTERS Marjorie Stewart

The arguments on genetically modified organisms are heating up with 286 rallies planned in 36 countries supporting the Global March Against Monsanto planned for today (May 25). In Hawaii, where the major biotech companies have performed m o re t h a n 5 , 0 0 0 open-field tests on an estimated 16,187 to 24,281 hectares of land without disclosure, bitter memories of the sugar corporations that influenced the U.S. coup of 1893 are resurfacing. Before the coup Hawaiians were self-sufficient in food production and now they import 92 per cent. The GMO arguments are impossible for the average citizen to follow. I got stuck at consideration of “recombination versus pseudo-recombination” in one article and decided that the very cloudiness of the discourse leads me to reject the aggressive attempts to push this very new technology regardless of widespread disagreements among scientists and the public. The fervour of the GMO pushers reminds me of the demands by nuclear fission power proponents that we trust them and stop resisting the imposition of plants with no assurance of safe disposal of radioactive waste. No, I am not disposed to trust scientists who are in such an almighty rush to replace conventional agriculture with strange new breeds including genetic materials that may well be every bit as nasty in their own way as ionising radiation firing through human tissue. I am strongly in favour of evidencebased reasoning but even evidence-based persuasion is easily corrupted by careful choice of which evidence to present. Some of the gmo proponents reject the argument that those who stand to profit, either academically or financially have conflicts of interest

on the issue. I am not in favour of the notion that a benign technofix can be found to solve every technical misstep. I like simple, natu-

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There come times when we have to take positions based on information we have and our own judgment. Time will tell which

is trustworthy. At this time, I don’t see where the science is leading and I am not convinced by people who say they have answers based

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Scobie to a successful 20-year career behind the scenes in the music business. He held various roles including recording engineer, producer and DJ, playing clubs and opening for acts like the Black Eyed Peas, The Roots and George Clinton. He also collaborated on recordings that were nominated for Junos in 2003 and 2005 for Rap Recording of the Year. But Scobie never dreamed it would lead him to a successful ‘second’ career – in academia. “When I hit my mid30s I began to think about doing something different,” he said. “I just didn’t

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know what.” He’d been working in Vancouver and decided to return home to Nanaimo. While perusing a local paper, a program at VIU caught his eye – digital media studies. In September 2009, a nervous Scobie took a seat in his first university course. “I was there as a mature student and wondered if I’d fit in,” he said. “Well, I had an amazing time. My instructors had a welcoming vibe and introduced me to new perspectives. “Suddenly I was taking theory and apply-

ing it to an area I was passionate about. It was a wonderful eyeopening experience.” It’s also been a stellar four years. Scobie received the CanWest Global Communications Scholarship and the Gerry Schroh Memorial Award for academic excellence. He was invited to present a paper at a conference at Bishop’s University in Quebec and was recommended for a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada grant. Now he’s looking toward the future, turning his passion

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Construction activity on Vancouver Island, including ongoing work at Port Place shopping centre in Nanaimo, is off to a good start in 2013.

quarter of 2013 from the fourth quarter of 2012 in the Victoria Metropolitan area. The only sector to post a gain was commercial with a 3.1 per cent increase. Public sector spending dropped nearly 25 per centin the quarter while the smaller industrial sector fell 36 per cent. Year-over-year comparisons were negative across all sectors led by a 4.2 per cent decline in the public sector. Second quarter 2013 total spending is expected to slip lower on less

government and industrial spending. Commercial building spending is likely to rise based on the increase in building permits. “The region’s near-term outlook is for a seasonal rise in construction activity, particularly in residential permits and in employment, which typically increase during the spring and summer months since the weather is more conducive to

construction activity,” said Baynton. But overall, the outlook for building permits in 2013 is for below-average performance since the regional economy and population will grow at a modest pace. Cost pressures will remain low, but will likely increase later in 2013 when the macro economy is operating at a higher level. “Beyond 2013, investment prospects will depend on demand and the economy. The expected improvement in growth in the U.S. and Asian economies during 2014 should bode well for B.C. and the Island,” said Baynton.

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Babee is new to the Nanaimo SPCA so we are just getting to know her. So far she has proven to be a sweet loving girl who would love a forever family who will appreciate her affectionate nature. Babee has a beautiful long black and white coat that will require regular grooming. Does this beauty sound like the right cat for you? Sam is a very playful young cat who came to the SPCA as a stray. He has a bit of a tendency to hide in the communal room so that on top of the fact that he is black and white makes it harder for him to get adopted. It’s a shame since he is one of the nicest cats that we have in the shelter right now. Babee Sam If you are looking for a young active cat to add to your family please come down to the shelter and give Sam a chance. EXCEPTIONAL PET SALON SERVICES Now Available in your Neighbourhood • Puppy Kindergarten Tasha is an energetic girl with a good nature. She has • Beginner Obedience K9 Mutts n’ Such Mutts n’ Such only been at the shelter for a few days so we are only just • Advanced Classes First Aid getting to know her. She Pet Grooming Pet Waste Removal • Outdoor Adventure June 1, Weekly & Bi-Weekly Ser vice gets along well with other • Dogsafe K9 First Aid Welcoming 2013 • Yard Clean Up • Curb Side Pick-Up dogs but has never lived ALL SIZE & BREEDS of DOGS • Raw Dog Food • Reasonable Rates • Cat, Dog & Other Call to book your appt. today! Animal Waste Removal • Seniors Discounts with children or cats. She does tend to have 250-816-8214 www.muttsnsuch.ca 250-667-1710 some barrier aggression CatNap Societ y Special and leash reactivity with NAIL CUTTING BY DONATION other dogs, but with the Suite 5 - 1420 Wingrove St., Nanaimo, B.C. 6315 Metral Dr, Nanaimo www.bestpaw.ca Located within Buddies Natural Pet Food (Next to Amrikko’s Restaurant) right dogs she loves to play. (next to Superstore) 250.729.3900 A handler who understands these issues would be the best match for this high energy, smart girl! Due to a wheat allergy, Do you work with DR. she will require a grain free Y DR. MARNIE EDWARDS DR.. MARNIE N EDWARDS W ANNE-LII S SWABEY DR.. ANNE-LII NN SWABEY SW Tasha animals, want to food, although these are DR.. AMBER ROGERS OG S DR.. ANNABEL NN DUNCAN UNC N support the very easy to find these days and very affordable. Complete Veterinary Care for Dogs and Cats SPCA while Walter is a very sweet boy. He is very wiggly and happy Monday - Friday 9:00-5:00 promoting Saturday 9:00-1:00 CALL CATHY TO and loves people. He likes other dogs once he has had your BOOK THIS SPOT proper introductions but is currently working on his leash (250) ★ business? manners around other dogs. He knows his basics and is learning to walk nicely on leash. He will need a breed experienced home. As he is a • Dog Daycare restricted breed in Nanaimo, he will need someone who Tuesday, November 13, 2012 • U-Wash understands that while he does wear a muzzle • Doggie Teeth Cleaning in public, he is still a Professional Pet Grooming U-Wash & Doggie Daycare • Grooming great boy! He would love Pet Friendly. Pet Fresh. someone to work with him • Nail Trimming Pet Fun. to pass his Canine Good Neighbour test as well, PLEASE FAX BACK CORRECTIONS/APPROVAL BY__________________________________________ 250-751-2551 which would exempt him from the bylaw! 2209 Wilgress PROOF OK WITH We are just getting to know APPROVED CHANGES www.dognsudspetservices.com THE ATTACHED PROOF IS FOR APPROVAL. Please dogsuds@telus.net ensure Walter, so if you would like everything is correct. By requesting this proof, the client LIN info for please contact accepts all more responsibility the accuracy of this ad. A the shelter today! This advertisement is protected by copyright for The News and 250-905-0

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NORSED, Virginia Marie

Born and raised in Nanaimo, Marie died suddenly but peacefully May 13, 2013. Beloved little sister and best friend to Connie-Lou Bickford and very special Auntie Mimi to Mike, Gwyneth and Katherine. Service Wednesday, May 29th at 2 p.m. Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Road, Nanaimo. Marie would like donations to Nanaimo SPCA in her memory. “Little Sister, I miss you so much.”

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Copies of the Nanaimo Port Authority’s Audited Financial Statements will be available for inspection from May 26th at the Port’s Office located at 100 Port Drive, Nanaimo, BC and will also be available at the AGM.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC

“I am moved to take off my shoes and dance on the holy ground that is my ordinary life.” Rella Meston’s “ordinary life” came to a close on April 12, 2013 and there are many people to thank for brightening, lightening, supporting, and grounding her on this last graceful dance.

November 5, 1925 - May 16, 2013

A Service of Remembrance will be held in the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Rd., (at Townsite Rd.) Nanaimo, BC on Monday May 27th at 2:00 p.m. with reception following. Bill’s son, Pastor Dan Adam officiating.

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“Love you. Love you 2. Love you 4. Love you more. Love you to the Stars & Moon & Back. Love you to Infinity & Beyond.”

ADAM, William (Bill)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill, who was born and raised in Nanaimo. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Aileen Adam and his brother Lawrence (Larry) Adam. Survived by his loving wife, Georgetta (Georgie) Adam; son, Dan (Ruth) Adam; daughter, Linda (Bob) McDonald; 3 step-children: Brian (Gillian) Collen, Keith (Christine) Collen, Tracy (Brian) Dunz; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

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Bert Ramsey of St Andrews United Church and those who set up and cleaned up, the harpists, the Irish piper, the singers, the slide creators and the various speakers all created a perfect memorial tribute to Rella’s fun-loving nature and the many aspects of her involvement in the community.

In Loving Memory of

Michael Leclerc

19 August 1990 ~ 26 May 2009 My memories of you bring warmth Of quiet birds in circled flight, Of the many soft stars that shine at night, I hear you in the wind that blows, Your love sparkles in the diamond glints of snow, You are the sunlight that dances off the sea, You are the gentle rain that comforts me. Our love for always, Dad, Mom, Dallas, Bridgette, Marty, Emma and Hayden

Rella felt she had the best oncologists possible, Dr. Souliere, Dr. McGhie and Dr. Truong. Caring staff from Home Care, and on the fifth and sixth floors and in Palliative Care at NRGH demonstrated what’s best in health care. At the end, Dr. Love, with Dr. Rogers, ensured a peaceful transition into her next phase. Rella drew a wide circle of friends near to her, all of whom offered their love and valuable assistance throughout her long journey with cancer. Some drove and cleaned for her; others brought food and flowers, normalcy and frivolity. Some gave comfort in the form of music, reiki, or reflexology. Almost everyone gave her neck rubs. Many meditated with and for her in their own various ways. In the last few months, a committed team of inspiring, selfless, care-giving friends stayed by Rella’s side, day and night.

For all of these generous and special gifts of Self, our admiration and deepest gratitude. Rella’s Family

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On May 27, 2013, the 2nd level of parking at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza (accessed from Anchor Way) will be closed for replacement of surface membrane and upgrades. The parking area will be closed to all traffic and will not be accessible to the public. Work is scheduled to be completed by June 28, 2013, (subject to weather conditions). The lower level parking area (accessed from Wharf Street) will remain open to service the various businesses and shops along the Waterfront. The upper plaza area will also remain open for public use and the Farmer’s Market each Friday. Alternate parking is available immediately across the street at the Harbourfront Plaza (300 stalls). We regret to have to close the 2nd level parking area, but the repairs are needed to extend the life of the structure and ensure that it functions as designed, thus ensuring public safety. Due to the nature of the coatings application, warm and dry weather is required. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Nanaimo Port Authority, Mike Davidson, Property Manager at 250-753-4146 ext. 226 or Project Contractor: JFR Concrete Repair, Morgan Thompson, Superintendent at 778-891-5371.

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CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER Briggs & Straton motor, 6.75 series, 21”, key start, front wheel drive. Hardly used. $400 obo. Call (250)248-2605

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.

TOOLS MOVING MUST Sale- Rock well Beaver 8” table saw, $150. Craftsman professional jointer planner, $150. Craftsman 3 HP 10” compound mitre saw, $100. 8’ fibreglass row boat w/oars, $125. (250)7542292.

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COZY 2BDRM, 1bath, well kept, bungalow. Near school & harbour front. Open dining/living room w/gas FP. Large kitchen & master bdrm. Newer gas furnace/HW tank/fridge. Beautifully landscaped private yard. 280 View St. Nanaimo. $225,000. (250)753-7397

2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. En suite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

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CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW floors, oak kitchen w/tile floor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com

FOR SALE by owner- Beach Drive Chemainus- Creekside 1100 sq ft main, open plan kitchen/dining. Oak floors, living room, 2 bdrms up, 2 down 1.5 baths. Finished basement, detached dbl garage. Walk to schools, beach & park. Shopping close by. $304,900. Call 250-246-9370 after 6 PM.

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N.NANAIMO: 5bdrm, 4.5bath AND 1bdrm legal suite. Landscaped/fenced yard. Near beach, schools & shopping. Beautifully finished. Hardie planks exterior, dble entrance doors, 5-skylights, front & rear deck w/barbeque hookups, heat pump, 3 luxurious gas FPs. Beautiful ocean views. Furniture included. 6523 Peregraine Rd. $700,000. (250)758-4963

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COMOX 4-BDRM house with nature at your doorstep. Watch salmon and trout from your arch bridge over Brooklyn Creek. Total privacy with old cedars and backing onto Salish Park, yet close to downtown, golf, beach and schools. House completely renovated and nearly everything is new including kitchen, stainless steel applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, bathroom, vinyl windows, sliding glass door, glass and cedar deck, in ground irrigation system, hot water tank, slate flooring and paint. Designed for energy efficiency with high energy audit rating. Roomy 1947 sq.ft. 2-storey house has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rec room, laundry, garage, garden shed, ample storage and open concept living area. Call 250-890-9446, visit www.comoxhouse.com or stop by unannounced for a selfguided garden tour (just follow the signs). 577 Salish Street. $339,000. 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

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

BOATS

HOSPITAL AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. Small pet OK. From $650 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656.

WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new flooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bedroom suites, $700 & $800. Free heat, hot water, laundry available onsite. Large suites in clean well maintained building. Wheel chair accessibility NS/NP. Call onsite manager at 250-716-3305.

ROOMS FOR RENT

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. now & June 1st, $625, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com MODERN 2 bdrm townhouse near VIU. Laminate floor, new counter. Free heat. Bus stop in front. Avail now and July. 1st. $775 +. Call (250)754-4605. NANAIMO 1275 Dufferin Cres, 1 & 2 Bdrm from $675/mth. Call 250-740-1002

NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 2 Bdrm Apt. May 15th or June 1st. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Formerly Curves in Coldstream. 1800 & 1400 sq.ft or sell all including 3000 sq.ft residence, heart of Coldstream Vernon BC. Near schools, store & lake. 250-542-6261

COTTAGES SELF-CONTAINED studio cabin. $500+utils. NS/NP. Call (250)716-6811.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CEDAR AREA: both sides duplex, Newly reno’d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail immed. Call Jamie or text (604)789-8242. CENTRAL: LARGE beautiful modern 3 bdrm, 2 bath. W/D, D/W, garage, 2 living rooms NS/NP. $1175. (250)585-2235

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

CHASE RIVER. Room for rent. $475./mo. includes utils & private bath. Prefer female or student. Call (250)741-1847.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $450/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed.

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CARS 2007 MUSTANG Convertible black, 4.0L, 28,000km, automatic, heated leather seats. Mint condition. $18,500 O.B.O 250-897-4949. A Must See!

SUITES, LOWER 1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S $700. (250)585-4588 2BDRM BSMNT suite in College Heights area. 5yr old home. Spacious rooms, HW floors, freshly painted, lrg closets; incl lndry room, heat & hydro. Avail June 1st. $850. RR. (250)755-1183 (250)616-0400 BRAND NEW 1bdrm, fully furnished, for 1 senior/student or proff. clean, quiet, private entry, fenced yard. $650 includes utils. N/S. (250)585-1190 DEPARTURE BAY area, 1 bdrm, level entry, incls all utils, den, liv room, 2 decks, great ocean view, good carpeting, N/P, N/S, avail June. 1, refs req’d, $1000. (250)756-1122.

1975 OLDSMOBILE Toronado, $4,000. Garaged since 1982. Has collector plates. 104,000 original miles. Runs beautifully. (250)390-3805

1995 FORD CONTOUR- 4 good Michelin tires, $1000 obo. Call (250)723-4449. 1997 OLDS 88 - GREEN 159 K. fully load, clean, good cond. 6 cyl, 3800 cc. Runs well. new michelins + 4 good snows on rims. $2900. obo 250-752-7064

GREAT CENTRAL location. Come view this attractive, spacious 2 bdrm Apt. Eat in kitchen, gas F/P, patio, lndry. N/S, N/P. $900 mo incls utils. Avail now. Call (250)756-6171. HAMMOND BAY 2 bdrm executive on acreage. $1050. inclds utils, W/D. Pets neg. Avail June 1 or earlier. Call 250-616-8755. HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, level entry, priv ent, avail immed, $650 mo incls hydro, N/S, N/P. (250)758-5210 or (250)668-5480. LADYSMITH: BRIGHT 1bdrm, 1000 sq ft, level entry, insuite W/D, full kitchen, small patio, priv ent, off street prkg, immac cond, NS/NP, utils incl’d, $750. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. ccurrie23@hotmail.com NANAIMO- 1 BDRM, heat, hydro incld. NS/NP. Near Piper’s Pub. $750. (250)585-4647. N. NANAIMO (Lost Lake Rd)spacious 1 bdrm suite, situated in a lovely home w/lots of yard space, large 2 car garage, W/D, D/W, F/S, gas F/P. NS/NP. $795. + 40% utils. Call (250)754-8560.

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2000 obo. 250-618-3147.

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HOMES FOR RENT CEDAR AREA: Bright, clean 3 bdrm, 3 bath, rec room. Mnt view, 5 appl’s. Chicken coop. NS/NP. $1500+ hydro. Avail immed. Call (250)758-2843. JINGLE POT: 4 bdrms, 2 bath, ocean/mountain views, large deck, dbl carport, landscaped, parks & schools close. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $1500+ utils. 250-741-1261.

SUITES, UPPER

MOTORCYCLES

2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.

2004 25’ Keystone Hornet Lite travel trailer, 1 slide out, sleeps 6, shower/tub, walk around queen bed, A/C, microwave. Suitable to tow w/ 1/2 ton truck. Low mileage, never been off island, winterized annually. Exc. cond. $12,900 obo. Call 250-245-7883.

2000 CBR 600F4, 23000 km, perfect dealer maintenance, new tires, chain, sprockets, battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000. Helmet & Jacket $450. Call or text: #250-240-9556

2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5-CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 m/per gal. $39,000 new; asking $8,000obo. (250)755-6631 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191. 2008 VIBE- 66,000 km, good on gas and excellent running order. $12,000. (250)723-3886

CENTRAL- NICE lrg 3 bdrm, 1150sqft, new flrs/paint, clean, W/D, yrd, garage, quiet neighbourhood. NS/NP, no parties. Close to hospital+ Forest Park $860. + utils. 250-758-4286.

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358 7th St. Close to Barsby & VIU! 1600 sq. ft., Laminate Floors, Rent: $1,500/mo www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053

2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON Softail Classic. “Seeing is Believing” Many, many extras. One owner. Mint condition. $16,900 obo. 250-758-7270

2006 20’ Adventure Motor Home. Excellent condition, extras, 80,000k. $30,000 firm. Please call 250-338-8206

MILE Zero Motorsports- Vancouver Islands Exclusive Arctic Cat dealer. Trades Welcome! Financing Available Located just south of Nanimo airport at 3-13136 Thomas Rd, Ladysmith. 250-245-5414 Toll Free: 1-866-567-9376

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1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras. With or without trailer. Call (250)760-0962.

TRUCKS & VANS

1990 DODGE Cummings turbo diesel pick up & canopy. 3 speed automatic, 409,000 KM. $5,000. Call 250-723-9679. 1991 CHEV PICK-UP 4x4 350 auto, 1/2 ton, 4 aluminum rims, aluminum box side liners, good condition. $1700. (250)245-3307. 1999 CHEV Silverado 4x4 Z71, 5.3L, ext cab, loaded. One owner, no accidents. $6,900obo. (250)716-1061 2004 CHEVY Express van 2500 V8. 128,000 km, fully shelved, ready for work. $10,500. obo. (250)248-1358. 2004 FORD XLT, 5.4 l , heavy duty, tow pkg., 104 k, box liner, super cab, truck tires, island truck, well maintained. $10,500 Call 250-586-4716 2005 Ford E350 Cargo Van, white, 575,000 km. Decent body, 6.0l diesel. Motor does not run. Comes with cargo partition. Spray-in bed liner on cargo floor. Great parts vehicle, as is where is. Best offer takes it home 250-245-0350.

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. OBO (250)732-5928

1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation. Priced to sell at $83,750. Jim, 250-468-9374.

1982 Aquastar 26’ Cabin cruiser, with command bridge. Engine Volvo 260 (Chev 305) with 290 leg. Propane stove/oven, double sink, hydraulic steering, ceramic toilet with 9 gal holding tank, macerator (new). Sleeps 4. New canvas. Lots of storage, new horn, new water pump, superb battery charger. Large access door to engine compartment, serviced by mechanic for the past 4 yrs. Price: $10,000.00 for this superb boat!!! Must sell by the end of this month! Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.

BOSTON WHALER Montauk 17’.Mint cond. Built-in gas tank dual batteries & battery switch, VHF radio, Lowrance GPS/ sounder, Scotty electric downriggers. Merc 4 stroke 90 hp 180 hrs. Spring servicing complete. Trailer. (250)207-1047.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each. Call (250)743-5827. PRISTEEN 17’ 2006 Glasstron Bow Rider with trailer & bimini. Engine has less then 40hrs. Moving must Sale! $10,000. Call (250)745-8100

KESTREL 120. As new. L 12’6” W- 26” Very stable, wide, kayak, with titanium paddles, bailing pump & cover. Comes with garage overhead storage cradle. $1250. (250) 338-9683 or cell (250) 207-1047.

Classifieds 2007 Corsair 5th wheel 28 feet, 4ft Sola panel, side slide-out. Like new. If you see it, you’ll want it! $15,000, call 250-339-7705

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‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,000. 250-752-0322

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. $10,800 obo. 250-912-0141. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT

2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589

1986 28’-FAIRLINE Fly Bridge, $29,900. Twin 6cyl gas engines, 2VHF radios, depth sounder, 4burner propane stove w/oven, 110/12v fridge, electric head w/holding tank. (250)390-3805

BOATS

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

2000 TOYOTA Corolla, brown, auto, 4 cyl, A/C, 203350km. Excellent condition and gas mileage, no rust. $2800. Please call 250-897-2821

2001 GMC Jimmy- 4 x 4, New tires, new brakes, front & back, A/C, AM/FM, CD, 239,000 kms, Only $4000.00 Call 250-594-4342. 2004 Touareg Blue, V6, grey leather interior, 8 rims, 4 summer tires/4 winter, well maintained, 162,000 km. Asking $14,995. (250)701-4221

MARINE

2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 k’s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689 2009 AVEO LT 5 door, 4 spd auto, as new. 47,000 km. Baljet sold & serviced. Olympic edition. 15” wheels, new. 6 spkr sound, sat radio, sunroof, power tilt steering, Best offer on $8900. 250-746-7932

1969 FORD Mustang, 2-dr 6 cyl, blue w/white hard top, auto, rear wheel dr. Good cond., no rust. 4-new tires, new gas tank, master cylinder, power steering, alternator belt, carburetor, battery. Garage kept, fair weather driven. Runs well. $7,000 obo. 250-245-3004.

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2012 Fiat 500, automatic, fully loaded. Black w/red racing stripe. Excellent condition. $20,000. (250)591-4112

1980 Quality 22 ft. Motor Home only 75 K. Fully equipped for travel or as a permanent home in a RV site for only $400 monthly for all services. See on Day Rd. north end $7000 obo (250)732-4585 1993 FORD Escort station wagon, 5 speed transmission. 134,000 miles (mostly tow miles). Excellent condition for age. Raodmaster Hitch. $2,500 obo. Call (778)4247784. 1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.

2004 5th WHEEL 24’6” Westwind 5th Wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen matt., rear kit., New roof, great condition. Canadian made. Second marine battery wheels repack. $13,995. Truck also avail. Call 250-586-4716

N. NANAIMO, reno’d grd level 2 bdrm bach suite, ocean access, incls all utils, close to all amens, N/S, N/P. $700 mo. Avail July. 1st. (250)390-2212.

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11.5’ Elkhorn Camper, $5,500. Side entry model, requires 8’ box. HW heater, propane stove w/oven, propane/elect fridge, forced air propane heater, flush toilet, inside shower. (250)390-3805

17’ ULTRALITE RV Trailer. Easily towable by your SUV. Sleeps 2 in Queen luxury,(optional bedding for small child also avail.), fully furnished, all you need is bedding & food! Minimum 1 week rental. For further details Barry @ 250228-8568 asiawest@shaw.ca

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Saturday, May 25, 2013

Junior A T-men craving first win

BOXLA SQUAD off to mainland to play PoCo. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Nanaimo Track and Field Club athlete Hayley Noshkin clears the rope during pole vault practice Thursday evening at Rotary Bowl stadium. The club hosts the Elwood Wylie Memorial Track and Field Meet today (May 25) and tomorrow.

Track and field athletes get ready, get set, go Athletics can sometimes be an individual sport, but Nanaimo Track and Field Club members will be teaming up this weekend. The club hosts its major annual event, the Elwood Wylie Memorial Track and Field Meet, today (May 25) and tomorrow at Rotary Bowl stadium. Nanaimo athletes will bring team spirit to the track. “They’re cheering on the other kids at the races; it is a great atmo-

sphere for them,” said Tyler Heisterman, the club’s coach. He ran with the Nanaimo club in his youth and said he made lifelong friendships at the track. “It’s one thing to come out here and run, be fit, do all that, but the thing that’s going to last a lifetime will be their friends and the memories of the good times that they’ve had,” Heisterman said. Among the good times, there are sure to be fast times. The athletes are

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working toward major meets later this season, and many are also tuning up for the school district meet in early June. “We’re getting into the thicker part of the season so they’re going to want some good performances,” Heisterman said. Everyone is welcome to participate this weekend, whether they’re a track club member or not. There will be onsite registration and for about $18 a day, youths can sign up for as many

events as they can handle. Saturday’s events go from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday’s events are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The weekend’s main event, the 100-metre dash, will take place Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and at 2:20 p.m. that day there will be 4x100m relay races. The 200m race is set for Sunday at 11 a.m. High jump and long jump will be held continally both days. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Nanaimo Timbermen juniors want to develop a winning attitude, and that’s going to require some wins. The city’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League club (1-5) heads over to the mainland Sunday (May 26) to face the Port Coquitlam Saints (3-4). It’s an important game for this early stage of the season, as the seventhplace T-men don’t want to fall too far back of the sixth-place Saints and the final playoff position. Nanaimo has only won by default so far in 2013. “You could say we’re 1-5 but I believe we’re still 0-6. We haven’t come off the floor yet with two points that we’ve deserved,” said Brad Dougan, coach of the junior T-men. “It is frustrating. I’m trying to get this work ethic going and I don’t want these guys from last year thinking it’s OK, because I think last year guys accepted losing.” During the 2012 season, Timbermen management waited only until mid-June to blow up the core of the team. The T-men aren’t about to give up on this season yet, but they’re looking for solutions right now. “As coaches, we’re going to sit down and change some stuff up,”

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said Dougan. “I think we’ve got to go with more grinders, bluecollar guys … We need 20 guys on board in this league. I can’t send five O guys and five D guys night in and night out. I need 10 on each side of the floor playing hard.” The team has only recently gotten all its players back from college, but that’s no excuse, said the coach. He said a lot of the mistakes being made are fundamentals that junior A lacrosse players should know, whether they’ve practised them or not. “We’re trying to find excuses right now and excuses aren’t good enough in this dressing room,” Dougan said. Nick Sanderson, T-men veteran, said for an attitude change to happen, every guy needs to be on board. “It’s on and off the floor,” he said. “Especially to build a Minto Cup championship team, everyone has to be in.” He thinks the T-men are getting close. Some nights, he said, certain facets of the game are working but others aren’t. “We just need to be all on the same page from the get-go,” Sanderson said. “And I think we’ll pull out a ‘W’ if we can do that.” GAME ON … Next home action for the junior Timbermen will be June 2 against the Delta Islanders at 5 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Curlers show championship form The spotlight turns to the ladies this week, as we continue a summary of local year-end curling honours. My thanks to Nanaimo ladies’ division secretarytreasurer Jessie Whittam for passing along information about top women’s teams that were recognized as a recent awards night… From the Monday Night ladies’ league, first place in the round-robin portion of the season went to skip Nicole Backe and her team of Janelle Erwin, Glynis Davis, Lisa Porteous-Wong and Helene Delisle. The league then split into A and B squares for the second part of the season and the Backe team continued its success by winning the A square title. Second place in A square went to skip Dianne Smith and her team of Darcy Dreger, Laurie Grobowsky and Anita Chambers. In B square competition, the winning team was that of Barb Carle-Thiesson, Kelsey Cullen, Natasha Coleman, Lisa Thiesson and Amber Neuman. Marg Obee and her teammates Noreen Martin, Sally Noonan and Moyra Graham were the B square runners-up.

Receiving the Able Capri Koster with Recognition TroNoreen Martin and phy as the Monday Heather Chase. league’s aggregate Earning the MNP No. 1 team was that LLP Shield as No. 1 of Nicole Backe, aggregate team from Janelle Erwin, Glynis the Tuesday league Davis, Lisa Porteouswas the Van Osch Wong and Collen foursome, while the World (in memoDreger entry claimed riam). Recognized the Baker Supply as the runner-up Shield as runner-up. aggregate team and Awards from the taking home the P&P Ladies’ Wednesday Plumbing Trophy, Classified League saw was the foursome of the team of Cheryl Joanne PhilToole, lips, Tracey Trish thorpe Newlands, Marsh, report Debbie Lee-Ann Ian Thorpe Pulak and Mitchell Columnist Susan Barand Bobbi ber. Taylor winTurning ners from to the Tuesthe first day Ladies’ half of the Business season and League, the B.C. the winPainting ners of the Trophy. round-robin on the In second place was season were the team skip Pat Merkel and of Marika Van Osch, her team of Mary Ann Dallyce Gillespie, Labbe, Susan HerCindy Van Osch and manson and Pat King. Kalia Van Osch. In the From the second half, runner-up spot was SignAge Trophy winskip Teri Palynchuk ners were Pat Merkel, and her teammates Michele Graham, Donna Gannon, ShaSusan Hermanson ron Ringma and Jodi and Val Wilson, with Crawford. Top teams the runner-up squad from the remainder comprised of Cheryl of the season were Toole, Pat Shepe, Darcy Dreger along Susan Morgan and with Eleanor Voysey, Carol Grainger. Patty Pedersen and Another successful Sandy Wilkinson, group this past seaLinda Torgerson son was the Ladies’ together with Leona Thursday Afternoon Keltie, Sue Kowal and League and the most Trish Gummer and successful team in

the league was that skipped by Marg Obee. Obee, backed by Noreen Martin, Sally Noonan and Moyra Graham, not only captured the round-robin portion of the league, but also won the A square title and was the No. 1 aggregate team overall. Roundrobin runner-up was the entry of Jill McGlenen, Sharon Luttrell, Shirley Cookman and Marlene Mounts. Carol Tromans and her team of Sandy Wilkinson, Susan Lobregt and Sharon Wright took the B square title. At the conclusion of league play, ladies’ club championship playoffs were held, with six of the top teams from the various leagues involved in a double knockout format. The competition came down to a final between rinks skipped by Marika Van Osch and Nicole Backe. The result was a 7-2 victory for Van Osch, Heather Lindsay-Lecuyer, Cindy Van Osch and Megan Blake. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. u Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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NANAIMO PIRATES vs. Whalley Chiefs. B.C. Premier Baseball League. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m. JUNIOR PIRATES vs. Vancouver Cannons. B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League. Serauxmen Sports Fields, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. NANAIMO TIMBERMEN vs. Port Moody Thunder. West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association. Nanaimo Ice Centre, 6:30 p.m.

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