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Nanaimo school trustees gave the official stamp of approval to a major land exchange deal with the city, as well as three right-of-way requests, at Wednesday’s board meeting. The board passed four property disposal bylaws for lands intended to go to the city as part of the land swap deal announced last December – the Harewood playing field, the old Northfield school site, a portion of the district’s Oliver Woods property and the Dickinson Road property, known as Pioneer Park. Phil Turin, the district’s secretary-treasurer, said the district had to first obtain approval from the Education Ministry to dispose of the lands before passing the bylaws that formalize the deal. “That’s a big job, to get the minister to approve it,” he said. The province’s approval is contingent on the transactions being completed by March 31 of next year. Turin said he hopes the work can be finished in this time frame – earlier this year, city officials expected the land swap deals to complete by Dec. 31, 2014 – so he doesn’t have to go back to

the Education Minister and get permission to extend the approval order. He called the agreement with the city an exciting step for the district. “I don’t think it’s ever happened between the city and the district before and the parties have been working very well together,” said Turin, adding a number of conditions on various properties need to be met for the deal to go through. At the same time the district received approval for the land swap, the province also approved the sale of the old Waterloo school site, and Diamond school site. The Waterloo property is for sale and the Diamond site is being sold to the Ladsmith Little Theatre Society. Trustees also approved requests by B.C. Hydro and the city for right-of-ways on district property. The Hydro request is to replace and move a pole that is currently in the middle of the sidewalk in front of Quarterway Elementary School to another location on the property for safety reasons. The city has two requests – to construct a public sidewalk and bus bay in front of Woodlands Secondary School and a pedestrian/bicycle connection to the E&N Trail at the corner of the Woodlands property near Northfield Road. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Adrian Dix is staying on as B.C. NDP leader while the party reviews its performance in the May 14 election and prepares for four more years in opposition. Dix didn’t specify a time frame for the election post-mortem, but said he will work to prepare the NDP opposition to hold the government to its election commitments. “I assure you this

review will spare nothing and no one, least of all me,” Dix told a news conference in Vancouver Wednesday. “It must address the strategy and tactics we employed in the election, and it must examine the fundamental question of who we are as a party and our relationship with the people of B.C.” Dix took responsibility for mishandling a campaign that began with the NDP expecting a strong

majority government after four years of turmoil in B.C. Liberal ranks over the harmonized sales tax and other issues. He singled out as a significant error his surprise mid-campaign decision to turn against the proposal to expand the TransMountain oil pipeline that runs from northern Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state. Dix expressed no regret for avoiding negative advertising, although he was tar-

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Public invited to talk taxes Harbour City residents are invited to the inaugural public meeting of the newly formed Nanaimo Ratepayers Association on Wednesday (May 29). The association, a non-partisan group, hopes to provide alternatives to tax increases without sacrificing public safety or services. Another focus is to encourage greater transparency and accountability at city hall by insisting in-camera agendas and minutes be made public once the genuine need for secrecy has passed. A third objective is encouraging zero-based budgeting and taxpayer savings reviews. The meeting takes place at the Kin Hut in Departure Bay starting at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Don Graham at 250-7580667 or Jim Taylor at 250-753-6019.

NEDC awards economic job The Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation awarded its Nanaimo and Region Economic Indicators Report to MNP LLP accountants after what it described as an open and thorough request for proposals process. The contract includes a series of indicators that provide information on economic statistics, regional demographics, business activities, education and labour market information, transportation, construction, commercial and residential real estate. The contract is valued at $45,000.

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The two-month public consultation process on Nanaimo school district’s proposed 10-year facilities plan is nearing the halfway mark. But parents, students, district employees and community members can still have a say at any of the four meetings scheduled for next month: June 12 at Cedar Secondary School for all Cedar and John Barsbyzone schools; June 13 at Woodlands Secondary School for all NDSS and Woodlandszone schools; June 17 at Ladysmith Secondary School for the Ladysmith area; and June 19 at Dover Bay Secondary School for all Dover Bay and Wellington-zone schools. Consultation began April 26 with a separate online public engagement process for each school in the district as well as one for the general public. D o n n a R e i m e r, school district spokeswoman, said in each online process, people were asked to share their thoughts on the plan. Similar thoughts will be grouped together and then the feedback returned to participants to prioritize. “It gives us a really good idea of the concerns people have, what they see as the positives,” she said, adding the response so far has been good,

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A group of parents, students and school district employees concerned about proposed school closures walked from Ladysmith to Nanaimo Saturday to raise awareness about the issue. The district’s draft 10-year facilities plan calls for closing a net total of 10 school facilities over the next decade, starting with South Wellington and North Oyster elementary schools and the junior learning alternatives site at Five Acres this June. In response, several parents of South Wellington students formed the group Stand Up for Public Education Rights. The group organized a 22-kilometre walk starting from NanaimoNorth Cowichan MLA Doug Routley’s constituency office on First Avenue in Ladysmith and ending at his constituency office at Southgate Mall. More than 50 people par-

ticipated – some walking the entire distance and others walking part of the way – taking about four and a half hours to make the trek, said Tiffany Nelson, SUPER spokeswoman. “It was a good walk, the weather held,” she said. “We had a really broad representation from stakeholder groups. I feel like we did raise community awareness.” The walk included representatives from the South Wellington and North Oyster communities, Cedar Secondary School students, support workers and teachers. The group’s mission statement is to support the right of students throughout the district to access quality public education within their home communities. “The argument is that the communities affected have the right to make that decision for themselves,” said Nelson. “Rural is an equally valid lifestyle and educational choice to urban cen-

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2013-11745 Sometime between 10:30-11:30 a.m. on May 11, a wallet was stolen from a locker in the female change room at Beban Park Pool. A short time later the wallet was found in the nearby play fields. The only items missing were some gift cards and cash. 2013-12062 For the past several weeks an unknown vehicle has been driving into a homeowner’s garbage cans when placed at the end of her driveway for garbage pickup. The incident is occurring in the 5000 block of Big Bear Ridge and has happened on two other occasions. The complainant believes a truck is being used and has heard its engine revving and then hears the smash when it hits her garbage cans. The vehicle also has a loud muffler.

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News Bulletin celebrates 25th It’s been a quarter century since Roy Linder and Tom Thomas approached Black Press with the goal to establish a new community newspaper in Nanaimo. Since then, the publication grew from a simple shopper to the three times per week community newspaper that

it is now. Current and former staff joined members of the community at an anniversary celebration Friday afternoon at the paper’s office on Poplar Street. A barbecue with help from M&M Meat Shops, a giant cake from Quality Foods and

entertainment from students at Wellington Secondary School’s music department helped mark the occasion. For more information on the News Bulletin’s history, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com/eeditions and click on the Thursday, May 23 edition.

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Maurice Donn, left, Nanaimo News Bulletin publisher, Roy Linder, past publisher, and Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan cut the News Bulletin’s 25th anniversary cake.

Roy Linder, former publisher and founder of the News Bulletin, right, greets visitors and longtime acquaintances of the newspaper to share a few old memories. ABOVE: Wellington Secondary School’s Jazz Academy members Liam Mackay, left, Ava Yardley and Kenton Dick provide live musical entertainment for the event. BELOW: News Bulletin staff members Kara Olson, left, Jeff Hamilton, Laurie Schley and Rachel Stern listen to former News Bulletin publisher Roy Linder share some historical facts about the newspaper along with some cherished memories.

Cathy Donald, left, dishes up hamburger patties and hotdogs for a few of the dozens of visitors who stopped by for Friday’s festivities.

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Scandal must force reform

In the blink of an eye, the Conservative government can strip away the retirement dreams of millions of Canadians. But when a loyal soldier of the government stands accused of bilking taxpayers with improper expenses, the prime minister claims to be powerless, while money is quietly funneled out of his office to repay the alleged wrongdoing. But this time, Canadians may finally have had enough. The cloud of scandal continues to grow over the head of embattled Senator Mike Duffy. The former TV journalist is accused of fudging his expense account, eventually repaying the improperly claimed expenses with $90,000 he received from Nigel Wright, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff who has since resigned. Duffy has now quit the Conservative caucus in the Senate, but he is so far rejecting calls to resign as a senator. And the prime minister seems unwilling to push him out the door. Harper said he was “not happy” and “very upset” with the conduct of some parliamentarians and his own office, before hopping on a plane for a South American trade mission without answering questions from reporters. The same prime minister who has shown the powers of a majority government are almost limitless is now unable to even mention the name of his disgraced colleague. Apart from apparently filing bogus expense claims, most Canadians would be hard pressed to name a single duty that senators fulfill. Maybe Mike Duffy, and other senators also facing questions about their filing of expenses, has done a service to his country after all. Maybe the senators’ actions will be the straw that broke the camel’s back and prompt Canadians to demand an end to the political embarrassment that is this nation’s Senate.

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Gardening success all about timing The May flowers and showers – and sometimes failed miserably signal the start of another veg– to another. etable gardening season in the Since all of this information was Harbour City. learned the hard way, perhaps it This year I am planting the usual can save someone a bit of wasted lettuce, carrots, beets, squash, effort. cucumbers, tomatoes, peas and The biggest thing is to have a beans in the backyard, alongside plan – you should know what you the herbs and flowers. want to plant and where. For those who haven’t tried Every year, I start thinking growing their own food, the supe- about the garden in February and rior taste of home-harI decide what to grow vested produce is well based on what I like REPORTER’S worth the effort. to eat and what has VIEWPOINT The reason your worked well in previous backyard produce often years with the space I Jenn McGarrigle Reporter tastes better than the have. stuff you buy at the groIf your yard gets a lot cery store is because of sun, then heat-loving when it is harvested, plants are a go; if not, some produce begins tomatoes and other to lose its taste quite sun-loving vegetables quickly. For example, might not do well. the sugar content of There are some some varieties of corn plants that get along begins to decline after harvest. well together like tomatoes Growing your own food also and basil; others should not be means less waste. You can harplanted near each other, such as vest just a few leaves of lettuce onions and peas. – enough for your dinner – rather I have made this mistake in the than picking the whole plant and past and as a result, things don’t having half of it wilt in the fridge. grow as well as they should and I But while many articles circulat- haven’t gotten the harvest I was ing out there talk about how easy looking forward to. it is to grow your own vegetables West Coast Seeds has an excel– don’t get me wrong, it can be lent summary of companion – there are some things people planting that can be read at www. need to think about before getting westcoastseeds.com/topicdetail/ those hands dirty. topic/companion-planting. So this column is devoted to The most important part of the passing on some tips about growplan is the schedule, a rough outing your own food – from one gar- line that takes into account the dening newcomer who fumbled weather. her way through the process Timing is everything.

I rushed out to plant carrots and beets last week – about two weeks ahead of when I was thinking of planting – to take advantage of the rain promised in the forecast. Carrot seeds can take longer than two weeks to germinate and it is hard to keep that top layer of soil moist at all times, which is what the seeds require. Another mistake I make constantly is planting corn too late – the plants don’t have enough time to make the corn before fall sets in – or planting things too early. I wasted a batch of lettuce seeds by planting them just before a cold spell earlier this spring. And as for the growing medium, light soil is better for growing root vegetables – I try to work all of the chunks out of the soil with my hands and dig deep to make it easier for my carrots to grow down. Pick as many rocks out of your garden as you can, although they seem to multiply in the rain. Lighten up a clay-based soil with organic materials like compost and applying fertilizer of some sort is important. And final tip of the day – on the subject of pests – I deter cats from digging by placing a square of chicken wire or similar material over plants while they are small. As plants grow and expand across the dirt and your garden starts looking less like a litter box, our feline friends are not so attracted to it any more. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

‘Another mistake I make constantly is planting corn too late.’

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Tornado opportunists wrong on all counts with climate changes NEWS BULLETIN fILE

Occupation of Colliery Dam Park by Veterans of Clayoquot can be avoided by members of city council changing thier minds on saving the two dams, says letter writer.

Park protest can be avoided To the Editor,

Re: Council approves demolition of dams, May 16. In order to avoid a long summer of confrontation, let us employ some common sense in dealing with the Colliery dams. The provincial dam safety board wants the ‘danger level’ lowered. No problem. Simply lower the water level in one dam by deepening one sluiceway and replace one dam a year starting next year. Ripping out both dams will kill two ecosystems including all those fair sized turtles in the lakes. There will inevitably be sediment loss that will end up in the lower river area and destroy the fish habitat and may well cause flooding. Dumping pieces of the dams in the empty black holes will not prevent the walls of the lakes collapsing into the mess at the bottom. The upper dam is mostly bedrock. Are we going to dynamite it to provide slag? As covered by the News Bulletin, Veterans of Clayoquot will utilize direct action to prevent the destruction of our beloved park. This can be easily avoided by at least one more member of council to see the light and vote to act rationally.

Dave Cutts Nanaimo

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Election a lesson to be learned To the Editor,

From what we saw on election night, there were two clear lessons for everyone that came out of this upset. If any leader or campaign manager ever suggests taking the ‘high road’ and running a positive campaign, the rest of his or her members should stand them in a corner and make them repeat “British Columbia” 100 times. The same punishment should be dished out to every voter who writes a letter complaining about so-called ‘negative advertising’ or campaigning. Nice guys, as the saying goes, really do finish last. Second, pollsters and polling during elections has now lost so much credibility that it now serves absolutely no purpose. A clue to what happened here is perhaps to be found

in the fact that more than 50 per cent of voters made up their minds way before election day. The likelihood is they kept their decision to themselves when the pollsters called so they finished up in the 20 per cent ‘undecided’ which actually wasn’t undecided at all. Charles Reid Nanaimo

B.C. doesn’t need a Liberal sell-off To the Editor,

Re: Voters still remember follies of 90s NDP, Letters, May 18. In response to Dave Cansell’s reasoning why the NDP did not pull out a victory, I agree about the weak leadership choice. But taking a stand against “big oil” is a risk that needs to be taken as our corrupt governments in power right now do nothing to stop the sale of Canada’s finite natural resources to China

and other developing worlds creating useless consumer goods, trinkets and plastic toys, and inferior products. The temporary jobs that would be created keep people employed for a few years, but most will be brought in from other provinces and countries for the work. Having a political party in power that puts out minimal effort or resources to emerging technology to create a better province to live in is what we need to lead us into the future and help create a better place for our kids and grandchildren. We don’t need a political party selling off everything like a Sunday yard sale.

Jayson Wall Nanaimo

Alcohol on board a bad suggestion To the Editor,

Re: CEO admits ferry system expensive, May 18. I was amazed to read that “one chamber member suggested the sales of alcohol on board might mitigate some of the expenses.” What is he thinking? A 90-minute or two-hour ferry ride with alcohol sales on board? And then these people get in their cars and drive off the ferry? Wouldn’t B.C. Ferries be opening themselves up to some big liability issues?

Jeanette McCracken Nanaimo

By Tom Harris Extreme weather events Climate change campaigners aside, modern industrialized took advantage of last week’s societies need massive quantitornados in the American mid- ties of reliable, high-quality west to boost plans to end our power to run steel mills, Intersociety’s use of hydrocarbon net servers and transportafuels. tion systems, even when the Alternative energy sources wind drops or a cloud passes such as wind and solar power in front of the sun. So it would are the way to go to avoid be foolish to rely on electricdangerous global warming and ity from these intermittent increasing extreme weather sources. events, they say. And, although wind and But their advocacy makes solar power have had decades no sense, no matter what you to mature, they still cost believe about the causes of between three and 10 times climate change. the price of electricity from Studies show strong to coal, oil, natural gas and intense tornados in the U.S. nuclear. have actually decreased markThe U.S. Energy Information edly over the past 50 Administration shows years, despite a warmthat even though nonuest ing climate. When the hydroelectric renewperiod from 1954 to omment able electricity genera2003 was analyzed in a tion received 53.5 per 2008 paper published by the cent of all U.S. federal financial American Geophysical Union, support for the electric power it was found the most damagsector for 2010, it produced ing tornados were about twice only 3.6 per cent of all generaas frequent in the first half of tion. the record as in the second Moving away from the inexhalf. pensive, steady power that The same trend has been hydrocarbon fuels provide observed in Saskatchewan because of tornados and and Alberta where the number other weather extremes is of intense tornados per year analogous to a ship captain has generally dropped since ordering his crew into life1920. boats when a severe storm is This is not surprising. approaching. It would be suiContrary to the assertions cide to abandon ship exactly of activists, the frequency and when the protection of a intensity of extreme weather sturdy vessel is most needed. events decrease as the planet It is also suicide to try to warms. It is during cooler peri- provide our base-load energy ods, not warmer ones, that needs with flimsy sources phenomena such as severe such as wind and solar power. tornados rise. Strong to vioEven if there were a humanlent tornados in the U.S. actucaused climate crisis happenally peaked during the 1970s ing – and increasing numbers when concerns about global of experts doubt that there cooling dominated. is – turning off hydrocarbon Climate campaigners have fuels in the developed world things backward for another would have little climatic reason as well. If strong toreffect. China, which derives 80 nados and other extreme per cent of its electricity from weather events were actucoal, is planning to build 500 ally on the rise, then they coal-fired plants over the next should be boosting the most 10 years, easily swamping affordable and reliable energy the impact of changes in the sources to prepare for and energy sources of developed cope with these hazards. nations. After all, more electricity The net result of attempts to would be needed to handle move away from dependable greater demands for air condi- conventional energy sources tioning and heating. in Canada and the U.S. would More power would be be mass unemployment and required to irrigate lands, millions of people joining the build dikes, strengthen public billions throughout the world infrastructure and relocate already mired in energy povpopulations living on flood erty. plains or at risk from tornados And severe tornados and and hurricanes. other extreme weather will Yet, in discussing their continue to occur as they solutions to these dangers, always have, with the climatic activists promote wind and effect of our sacrifice immeasolar power, the least reliable surable in the real world. and most expensive options u available, instead of our most Tom Harris is executive direcreliable and plentiful conventor of the International Climate tional energy sources. Science Coalition.

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Jazz Affair sparks music passion BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

onnecting with other jazz musicians pushes your creativity, said Cameron Wong. Wong, 17, has participated in Jazz Affair, a fundraiser for The Friends of Nanaimo Jazz Society, for the past five years. He said hearing the guest artists and learning from them is inspirational. It was a few years ago that Christine Jensen performed at the event. That moment made Wong fall in love with the musical abilities of the saxophone. Wong said the way Jensen played the saxophone made him take up the instrument. He now plays both the alto and soprano saxophone. “It was intense and soft at the same time,” said Wong about Jensen’s playing. “It was a real pleasure to hear her play.” Playing during Jazz Affair is also special for Wong. “It’s the connection between the other musicians. If you play a note or a lick and it resonates with the group the group will respond to it,” s a i d Wo n g . “It’s like a conversation but completely creative and in the moment.” The event

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Jazz Affair features the vocal talents of Sara Gazarek, a jazz artist from Los Angeles. Cameron Wong, 17, left, started to play the saxophone after hearing Christine Jensen play at a previous event.

has had a wide variety of guest artists over the years and the experience and knowledge they share is invaluable, said Wong. Mentoring youth is an important part of why this year’s guest artist Sara Gazarek, a jazz artist from Los Angeles is performing at the event. “I understand how important it is to engage young people in the beauty of the art form,” said Gazarek. “It comes down to us knowing we wouldn’t be here unless someone ignited the flame in us.” Gazarek said she loves the mentorship Jazz Affair provides and that it helps to inform young people that they

Inbrief

have a place in this art form. Gazarek was born in Seattle. When she was in high school she signed up for the theatre program. She said most of the passion for jazz was ignited by Scott Brown the instructor. He took students to jazz festivals and exposed them to jazz greats. Unlike theatre singing the festival allowed her to present herself, not a character. The ability to be herself onstage made her fall in love with singing. Gazarek and her band sing classic and their own original songs. For classic jazz hits putting their own voice to it is a natural process, she said. “For us it’s just about approaching every song like it is our own song,” said Gazarek. Jazz Affair supports young musicians with scholarships to attend summer jazz camps in central and northern Vancouver Island. Carmella Luvisotto, band director at Wellington Secondary School, said scholarships are open to students throughout the central Island not just Nanaimo. Jazz Affair is Friday (May 31) at Beban Park. Tickets are $25 and are available at Fascinating Rhythm, Seadrift Fish Market, Arbutus Music and Guava in Woodgrove Centre, by calling 250668-6794 or e-mailing tickets@ friendsofnanaimojazz.com. For more information about the event please go to www. friendsofnanaimojazz.com/ JazzSociety.htm. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Beading project created to honour women

Gallery auctioning painting

Women are invited to create art to honour the memory of indigenous women who have gone missing or were murdered across Canada. The Nanaimo Arts Council and Nanaimo Women’s Centre are partnering to offer residents the chance to participate in the national art project called Walking With Our Sisters. Participants will create moccasin tops that will become part of a travelling exhibit that will be shown across the country. Participants don’t have to have beading or artistic experience.

The Nanaimo Art Gallery is auctioning a painting created by Yvonne Vander Kooi for last year’s Art in Public Spaces program. The piece called Snuneymuxw, Meeting place was exhibited at the Beban Park Social Centre for the program and now is on display at the gallery’s downtown location.

The project is seeking teachers and mentors. Artists are also asked to become part of the project to help interpret participants’ vision. Donations of beads or money to purchase supplies is welcome. The gatherings are scheduled for June. The deadline to apply is Friday (May 31). To apply please call 250-729-3947 or e-mail admin@nanaimoartscouncil.ca or coordinator@nanaimowomen. com. For more information please go to www.nanaimoartscouncil. ca.

Vander Kooi has lived and worked on Vancouver Island for 15 years. She owns Bird Studios, which is located at 345 Haliburton St. The auction closes on June 8 at 4 p.m. and the starting bid is $2,000. People can place their bids at the gallery, by calling 250-754-1750 or e-mailing julieb@ nanaimogallery.ca.

Arts Alive opens summer course registration Individuals interested in learning about fine arts can embrace their creative muse during Arts Alive courses this July. Arts Alive offers courses for children and adults in various disciplines including art, drama, music and dance. Courses are held July 8-26. People who register before June 2 get an early bird discount on select courses. Summer courses include half and full day classes. Some of the courses offered include a Bob Ross workshop for ages 14 to adult, video

production for kids for ages nine to 12, senior musical theatre for ages 12-19 and a princess for a day fdance class for ages five to seven. People can choose from weekly day camps or daily activities or special bundled packages. This year many of the courses will be held at John Barsby Community School because of planned seismic upgrades at Wellington Secondary School and senior musical theatre will be held at Dover Bay Secondary School. For more information please go to www.nanaimoartsalive.com.

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Singer/songwriter Rita Chiarelli has become known across the country as the Goddess of Blues. She is one of the artists performing at the Summertime Blues festival, presented by the Nanaimo Blues Society, in Maffeo Sutton Park Aug. 23-25. The society is offering a special discount of $30 for festival tickets purchased before May 31. Tickets are available by calling 250-754-8550, at the Port Theatre box office or www.porttheatre.com.

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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE:

UP TO JUNE 3rd, 2013

Aries

Taurus

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you don’t always have the answers when it comes to your romantic relationship, but that’s alright. There are no rule books for this type of thing; you learn as you go. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your life has been relatively tranquil. However, you have been itching to do something fun and adventurous to turn things around. This could be the week for that. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may find that one of your coworkers is more critical of your work than usual, Gemini. Don’t take it the wrong way, as constructive criticism can be a good thing. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, things have calmed down considerably in your life. This week presents a good opportunity to take a trip that is geared entirely around your interests.

Libra

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, remain modest about your personal and professional accomplishments this week. Now is not the time to show off. Be humble in your conversations.

Aquarius

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, as inviting as a situation may look, appearances can be deceiving. You may want to dip your toe into the water before you dive right into something.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you need to be extra cautious if you are in the middle of any business dealings. All it can take is the slightest misstep to turn everything around. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, things beyond your control may be contributing to sour feelings this week. Look at the bright side of any situation and you can probably find a solution that works. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are seldom soft spoken, but this week you may have to be even more assertive to get your point across. Otherwise your opinions might fall on deaf ears. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Try to get outside as much as possible this week, Capricorn. The fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for your mood. Plus, you can get in some exercise. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Do not follow the examples of others when they act irrationally to a certain situation, Aquarius. Although it can be difficult, you need to take the high road. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Take a chance and express all of your goals and hopes this week, Pisces. Others may be surprised at what you have to say.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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CELEBRATIONS

BARBER SHOP Business for sale in Whitehorse, Yukon. Excellent opportunity. Includes all equipment, in good location, leased premises. Contact Murd for details, 867-667-6873 or 867-667-7467.

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33333333333 DEATHS DEATHS 3 3 â&#x2022; â&#x2022; 3 BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 3 FIANDOR, Mercedes 3 MAY 28 3 Tony Johnson (nee Guerra Pereda) 3 Laurie Martin Don Sundquist 3 September 27, 1945 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 13, 2013 Bexter Tara Perrin 3 Norma 3 MAY 29 In the early morning JUNE 1 3 Kennedy McGillivray Barbara Sundquist 3 hours of May 13th, Forsyth Mercedes became Dot Martin 3 Wendy 3 our angel, to watch MAY 30 JUNE 2 over us for ever King 3 Cameron John Goodson 3 more. As much as Kenzie Darnelly Shayne Beadall 3 there is sadness and 3 MAY 31 grief, hers was a JUNE 3 Bush 3 Chris 3 life well lived, well Justin Jordon Bill Craig fought, and full of 3 Pearl Seward Barbra-Ann Seward 3 laughter. Mercedes will be very much 3 3 missed by her 3 3 husband of 43 years, Eloy Fiandor Sr.; son, ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK Eloy Fiandor Jr. (Cathy); daughter, Yamma 3 3 Mack (Chris); granddaughters: Cheyenne, MAY 30 David & Theresa Price Alicia, Sofia and Raquel. Also left with love 3 JUNE 3 - George & Alice Hermann 3 and memories are her 2 brothers, and 5 sisters, 3 3 residing in both Cuba and Miami, as well as numerous family members and friends. 3 3 Portrait Studio Born and raised in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Mercedes took a leap of faith in 1987 and 3 3 emigrated to Canada with her husband and 2 3 3 children in search of a better life. A better life it was as the family settled in Nanaimo where 3 3 many happy memories were made. When not hard at work, Mercedes enjoyed spending time 3 3 with her close friends and family most of all; 3 3 family was everything to her, and she cherished that above all else. 3 3 We would like to thank all of the staff, doctors, 3 3 and nurses of Victoria Cancer Clinic, Jubilee Hospital, and Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit, 3 3 who took great care of her during her last days on earth. There is no funeral by request, but we 3 LAST WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINNER: Ally King 3 will be hosting an open house to celebrate her 3 NO CHARGE. CALL THE BIRTHDAY LINE AT:3 life at her home away from home, Best Western Dorchester Hotel, 70 Church Street, Nanaimo 3 250-753-3707 3 on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm. In lieu of flowers or cards, donations may be made, in 3 BEFORE 4 P.M. THURSDAY! 3 Mercedesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; honour, to the Nanaimo Hospital 3 (FOR NEXT WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY)3 â&#x2022;Palliative Care Unit. 33333333333

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The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower Direct, Sears Portrait Studio and Dairy Queen would like to help you celebrate and acknowledge those special birthday and anniversary events of family and friends. We will publish all names provided, if received prior to the 4 p.m. Thursday deadline. The Birthday and Anniversary dates must occur next week. No ages will be published. 1 LUCKY PERSON each week (picked by a draw) will be awarded a complimentary 8â&#x20AC;? Dairy Queen Ice-cream cake, gift from GROWER DIRECT and a $30 Portrait from SEARS PORTRAIT STUDIO.

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Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at Nanaimo for runs throughout Van. Island. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John @ 250-514-2432 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted. HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

VIDA MIA ~ Hair Salon & Day Spa Looking for Hairstylists and Estheticians to join our team. Resumes can be dropped at: 3396 Norwell Dr., Nanaimo or email: fanny_usanahealth @hotmail.com to make an appointment.

FULL-TIME LANDSCAPE Maintenance Personnel required for growing Landscape company. Must have experience in the industry, work well with others and posses a valid D.L. Horticultural training /diploma an asset. Email resume to: acerlandscaping@shaw.ca GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209 HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 HIRING BONUS full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Nanaimo location.Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview. JOIN OUR team and earn up to $85,000 a year. Journeyman technician: proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Minimum 4 years experience. Full benefit package available. Braby Motors Salmon Arm. Fax resume 1-250-832 4545, email pat@brabymotors.com.

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers -camp positions â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Bull Buckers (Falling) â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Includes Vehicle/Accommodations â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Boat Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Chasers â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktenders â&#x20AC;˘ Hand Buckers â&#x20AC;&#x201C;dryland sort experience an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â&#x20AC;˘ Off highway truck drivers Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits.Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

Nanaimo Youth Services is accepting applications for a P/T 17.5 hr week

Youth Support Worker Position

for the Supportive Living Program. Please view our website for job description of SLP Support Worker. Please forward resume and cover letter addressed to Steve Arnett CEO by fax (250)754-8661, e-mail at nysa@nysa.bc.ca or hand deliver to 290 Bastion Street. Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interviews on June 11/12 2013 Deadlines for resume submission is June 5, 2013 by 4:30.

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www.nanaimobulletin.com Tue, May 28, 2013, Nanaimo News Bulletin HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

HELP WANTED

ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

CLEANING SERVICES

PAINTING

FURNITURE

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

WROUGHT IRON Fabricator/ Installer wanted. Experience, Competence and Quality workmanship 3-4 days p/wk. Fax resume: 250-754-5174 or Email:showroom@gemfabricat ions.com

PSYCHIC READER Advisor tells love, marriage, business. Call USA 1 (817)374-3046.

TRUSTED CLEANING Services for home/office with Personal Touch. Call Julieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Care Services @ (250)3272378

A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

2 ALMOST new faux leather espresso swivel rocker recliners, in excellent condition, $200 each. (250)752-2274.

BASS FIDDLE- solid wood, Ukulele and nice violins. Please call (250)701-2035.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MEDICAL/DENTAL EXPERIENCED CDA required Monday through Thursday. Must be organized, motivated, personable, and work well as part of a caring, patient-centered dental team. Submit resume in person to 4555 Uplands Drive, Nanaimo.

Bayshore Home Health

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or Fax to: 1-866-686-7435

SALES PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all statutory holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year and 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

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experienced drillers & blasters w/certified WCB tickets. Call Fred (250)756-5674 or send resume to cragg@shaw.ca MEDICAL HEALTH

PLATT PAINTING EXPERIENCED PAINTER WITH AN EYE FOR QUALITY FREE ESTIMATES ASK ABOUT OUR 10% OFF SPRING SPECIAL PLEASE CALL JOHN at 250 713 9300

COMPUTER SERVICES

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GARDENING

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist

Ivan 250-758-0371 VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: Garden Care & Gardening Help. Pruning, hedges, lawn etc., to advice and new plantings. Call Guy 250-7402505. http://www.virdigrisgardening.com

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HANDYPERSONS

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)716-0551.

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BEN Woyke\\â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting. Quality Guaranteed Over 20 yrs experience seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discounts. Free estimates 250-713-5000

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

COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

Registered Nurses Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for all shifts, in the Nanaimo area to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. If you love working with children, we would be delighted to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training, as well as trach/vent courses.

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, any Hauling reusable item discount. 250-668-6851 JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-741-1159.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633. 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633. MOVING, Deliveries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lower Price.â&#x20AC;? Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

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

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL STAND-UP Kenmore freezer, frost free, white, energy star, excellent working condition. $200. Call (250)927-5797.

BURIAL PLOTS 2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843

FREE ITEMS FREE FREEZER, 47â&#x20AC;? x 27.5â&#x20AC;? 250-753-7610. FREE: GOOD 15 cubic ft. deep freeze with key. You pick up. (250)758-7290 FREE: LOVE seat, white, in good condition, you pick up. Call (250)954-1511

LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835

GARAGE SALES GIANT NEIGHBOURHOOD Garage Sale. Sunday, June 9th, 10am-2pm. Superette Foods, 687 Albert. $10 to book a stall. Supply your own table. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be entered in a draw for $25 Superette Gift Certificate. Call Shari 250-754-5741

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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NANAIMO NATIVE Victory Church is holding its 2nd Annual garage sale; June 1st, corner of Needham and Nicol St. Table sells for $20. Raffle draws, prizes, fun for all. Lots of activities for children. For more info call William at 250668-0215. Proceeds will be donated to Nanaimo Youth and Family Camp.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397 AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/USA. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. www.bigirondrilling.com BBQ, COLEMAN. Even heat, small space, 460 sq.in. 30,000 BTU, Clean, used 1 summer only. Paid $336. Sell $220. (250)751-0467, Nanaimo.

1090 PEPPER PL., MORNINGSTAR

Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $739,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.

CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER Briggs & Straton motor, 6.75 series, 21â&#x20AC;?, key start, front wheel drive. Hardly used. $400 obo. Call (250)248-2605 GAS POWER Toro lawn mower, $125. Webber natural gas barbecue, $110. Glass patio table chairs, umbrella & base, $125. Call (250)752-6188. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943

FRIENDLY FRANK 18 NEW 7â&#x20AC;? Tomic Trolling Plugs, good colours, $5 each. 1 (250)729-0875 1950 MAHOGANY coffee able. Leather top with glass cover. Scroll accents on legs & top. $99 obo. (250)716-1152 CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER, self propelled, runs good, $99. Call (250)755-1442. FOOT SPA, Dr. Schollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, (Comfort Plus), brand new, $15. Call (250)758-9447. KENMORE FRIDGE with freezer, mint condition, $90. Call (250)933-3855. MICROWAVE CONVECTION oven, Beaumark, 1.1 cu.ft. Works well, $90. 250-4685878 OAK WINE Barrel, 10gal. $40. 1 (250)753-4798 OFFICE DESK, all steel, with arborite top & 5 lockable drawers, $95 obo. 250-244-4415. PVR, MOTOROLA, DCT3416, dual tuner, $99. 250-751-3685 QUART CANNING Jars w/lids, $10/doz; Graco folding Highchair, $25; Pail of Legos, $10ea. 1 (250)756-1762 SHEET GLASS insets for sides of deck rails, 34â&#x20AC;?x72â&#x20AC;?, 10 for $5 each. (250)753-0014 WINDOW AIR conditioner; works well, $35. (250)3902937

PIANO, MASON & Excellent condition, overseas. $800. (250)756-6125.

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

POOL TABLE, regulation size, 4x8, solid oak, slate top. Includes light, all cues and balls. Felt in excellent condition. $2800.(250)754-5115. RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and Leg Cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716 STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca 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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FEMALE MANNEQUIN for an art project. Please call 250752-2179

509 WEEKS Crescent, Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3bdrms, 2baths, 2nd kitchen in basement. Lrg fenced yard, mature trees, covered sundeck, HW floors, carport, new thermal windows. $279,000. (250)740-1130.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.

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

LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 year old roof, 2200sq ft, lrg sun deck w/ocean view, close to all amenties, quiet no through road, needs TLC, $245,000. Call (250)2454155.

Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950 MOBILE ON own land in Errington- 3 bdrms. $148,000. May Finance. 250-738-0221. REVELSTOKE, B.C. - To view information and pictures on our house, please visit our BLOG www.afinehouseforsale.blogspot.ca

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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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

WE BUY HOUSES

CENTRAL: LARGE beautiful modern 3 bdrm, 2 bath. W/D, D/W, garage, 2 living rooms NS/NP. $1175. (250)585-2235

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 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $1000. (250)756-1122.

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

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 - 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,000. 250-752-0322

MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!

Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)

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NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, Large unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

Call: 1-250-616-9053

HAMMOND BAY 2 bdrm executive on acreage. $1050. inclds utils, W/D. Pets neg. Avail June 1 or earlier. Call 250-616-8755.

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CAMPBELL RIVER, Sequoia Gardens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quiet 55+ Gated Community. Great view of golf course.1330 sq.ft. patio home. 2 bed, 2 bath plus den. Bright open concept. Upgraded soundproofing. $254,500. 250-287-9159. QUALICUM BAY. Revenue opportunity on Vancouver Island, BC with leased out Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & your home on one property. Ocean front popular cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plus 3 bd / 2 full bath home, 1.11 acres, fully fenced, sewage treatment plant, secure Sea Wall protected, & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for info.

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 BDRM (Terminal Park Mall Hospital Area)

New management. Quiet building with security cameras. Free storage & parking. Renovated, new paint & carpet. Small pet ok. Avail Now & June 1st. From $645 plus.

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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.

COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell. In-law suite, 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100 sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! Reduced to $275,000, must sell, grossly undervalue. 250334-8876. Open House every Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm! 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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DOWNTOWN, NEWLY painted, ocean view, 1 bdrm suite, large deck, avail now, $800 mo incls utils. (250)754-0736. GGR PEARKES Senior Citizens Housing now accepting tenancy applications. Low income, 55+ yrs. Bach & 1bdrm patio homes. Senior support services, lndry facilities. $500 single/$600 dble, +percentage of income. Applications avail: 10 Buttertubs Dr., Nanaimo.

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. 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. LADYSMITH: 2bdrm apt. 53+ senior block, well maintained, 1000sq.ft., oceanview, drapes, new carpet/cabinets, W/D, F/S. N/P, N/S. Avail. June. $775 +hydro. 250-758-5816. LONG LAKE MANOR, 3108 Barons Rd. 1 bdrm, close to all amenities. 250-751-1341. 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. SPOTLESS, quiet 2 Bdrm for June 1st. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $775 mo. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633. ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. (250)754-2207

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CEDAR AREA: both sides duplex, Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail immed. Call Jamie or text (604)789-8242.

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.

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HOMES FOR RENT 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. ONLY $5K Down Rent-To-Own! 3-BR, 2-Bath HOME No Mortgage Needed!

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. 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. N. NANAIMO, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

CARS

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

SUITES, UPPER 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

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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!

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

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.

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

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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

Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

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

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191. A1 AUTO Loans. Good, bad or no credit - no problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

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

2009 AVEO LT 5 door, 4 spd auto, as new. 47,000 km. Baljet sold & serviced. Olympic edition. 15â&#x20AC;? wheels, new. 6 spkr sound, sat radio, sunroof, power tilt steering, Best offer on $8900. 250-746-7932

SUITES, LOWER

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 NANAIMO- 1 BDRM, heat, hydro incld. NS/NP. Near Piperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub. $750. (250)585-4647.

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2004 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

2008 VIBE- 66,000 km, good on gas and excellent running order. $12,000. (250)723-3886

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

1BDRM, PRIVATE entry, W/D, quiet Hammond Bay neighborhood, ocean view. N/P, N/S $700. (250)585-4588

2000, 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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

RECREATION

ROOMS FOR RENT

1998 WANDERER Lite 21.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fifth wheel trailer in excellent cond. New awning, 3 burner stove with oven, fridge and full bathroom, sleeps 4. Asking $6,500. Call (250)954-1497.

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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

1995 FORD CONTOUR- 4 good Michelin tires, $1000 obo. Call (250)723-4449.

S.NANAIMO. 2-BDRM house. Quiet cul-de-sac. Fenced yard, Private deck, near schools, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, dog OK. $1000./mo + utils. July 1st. (778)232-9215.

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

2002 HONDA S2000

Like new, high performance sports car. 240 hp @ 9000 rpm. Leather air all power grp. $22,000 obo. 250-752-9130

11.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Elkhorn Camper, $5,500. Side entry model, requires 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box. HW heater, propane stove w/oven, propane/elect fridge, forced air propane heater, flush toilet, inside shower. (250)390-3805

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

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2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON Softail Classic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing is Believingâ&#x20AC;? Many, many extras. One owner. Mint condition. $16,900 obo. 250-758-7270 2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689 MILE ZERO MotorsportsVancouver Islands Exclusive Arctic Cat dealer. Trades Welcome! Financing Available Located just south of Nanaimo airport at 3-13136 Thomas Rd, Ladysmith. 250-245-5414 Toll Free: 1-866-567-9376

2004 5th WHEEL 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? 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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2006 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Adventure Motor Home. Excellent condition, extras, 80,000k. $30,000 firm. Please call 250-338-8206

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.

25.5, 1989 Citation Supreme, 5th wheel. Good cond., new tires, hot water tank & battery, roof re-sealed last fall. Sleeps 6, queen bed with ensuite, mirrored windows. $5,000 obo. (250)951-1037.

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NaNaimo NaNaimo DowNtowN DowNtowN Farmers’ Farmers’ Market Market runs runs from 10 a.m. from 10 a.m. to to 22 p.m. p.m. at at Pioneer Pioneer Plaza Plaza by by the the Bastion. Bastion. EnterEntertainment, tainment,fresh fresh proproduce, duce,baking, baking,crafts crafts and and more. more.

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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. 25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each. Call (250)743-5827.

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.

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.

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UTILITY TRAILERS 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

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UTILITY TRAILER 8’ x 5’, heavy duty with brakes and 2’ removable side board. $1400. Call 250-954-0199.

MARINE BOATS

1990 DODGE Cummings turbo diesel pick up & canopy. 3 speed automatic, 409,000 KM. $5,000. Call 250-723-9679.

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19’ FIBERFORM I/O board, on trailer, Asking $950. ALSO 1987 Mazda B26 4x4, needs work but good bush truck $120. 250-929-3480

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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. PRISTEEN 17’ 2006 Glasstron Bow Rider with trailer & bimini. Engine has less then 40hrs. Moving must Sale! $10,000. Call (250)745-8100

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Nanaimo Track and Field Club runners Jake Putz, left, Jayden Watson, Ryan Veasey and Stirling Henry compete in the 60-metre dash Sunday during the Elwood Wylie Memorial Track and Field Meet at Rotary Bowl stadium. Look for results next issue.

Acme Timbermen win handily to take back first place

SENIOR B box lacrosse team wins 11-4.

The Nanaimo Acme Painting Timbermen had some added firepower, and it was more than enough to win. The city’s senior B lacrosse team (4-1) defeated the Port Moody Thunder 11-4 on Saturday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. New addition Blair Pinnock scored four

goals in his debut to lead the T-men offence. “A new team, you want to go out and just fit in, play well with the guys…” Pinnock said. “I was just finding the open space and guys were hitting me.” There were plenty of other contributors, too, as the T-men built a 5-1 first-period lead and weren’t really threatened. Shane Chalker scored twice and Rick Fields, Steve

Higgs, Stephen MacFarlane, Joey Fendick and Graeme Ross also tallied. Danny Walters made 26 stops. “We worked hard, worked as a team,” Pinnock said. “A lot of ball movement. The more you move the ball around, the more the defence gets scrambling.” GAME ON … The senior B T-men play road games Saturday (June 1) and Sunday at Langley and Royal City, respectively.

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Nanaimo Acme Timbermen senior B lacrosse player Blair Pinnock scores his fourth of the game on Saturday night at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

The Nanaimo Pirates won most of the time this past weekend – their only loss came in a strange, sudden-death ball game. The Hub City Paving Pirates swept the Whalley Chiefs on Saturday at Serauxmen Stadium, 4-1 and 6-4. The next day at Serauxmen the Pirates played the last two innings of a suspended game against the White Rock Tritons, losing 4-3, but shut out the Tritons 5-0 in a rematch. “That shortened game was a tough one to overcome because it breaks your heart instantly because you only have two innings to try to do something positive…” said Doug Rogers, Pirates manager. “Guys were down.” The Pirates came out sluggish in the rematch, said the manager, but strong pitching from Devon Geary kept the score 0-0 and the Pirates broke through in the fifth inning with four runs. Aidan Goodall led the attack, going 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBIs. Tristan Olsen THE NEWS BULLETIN doubled and Geary Nanaimo Pirates pitcher finished with a Devon Gear y throws a complete-game strike Sunday afternoon. three-hitter. “Our bats have really come around,” said Goodall. “Early in the season we were striking out a lot; we weren’t putting the ball in play … Now we have that hitting, we’re manufacturing runs.” Goodall got the ‘W’ in the first game of the weekend, with Braeden Mousseau going 4-for-4 in that one and Zach Diewert going 2-for-3 with two RBIs. In Saturday’s second game Tom Negrin singled and doubled and drove in three runs, Brady Rogers was 2-for-4 and Alex Rogers threw a complete game, striking out 10 batters. GAME ON … The Pirates (12-11) host the Parksville Royals (2-13) on Wednesday (May 29) at 6 p.m. at Serauxmen Stadium.

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BRASS KNUCKLE Derby Dames defeat visiting NwO squad 154-150. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

It was only the home opener, and yet it was so much more. The city’s newest roller derby team, the Brass Knuckle Derby Dames, won its first-ever bout on Saturday night, defeating Chilliwack’s NWO Roller Girls 154-150 at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. “The fact that we did this is amazing,” said Amanda (Miss B. Haven) Gould, assistant captain. “We’ve got some great girls and we’ve brought everything together and it’s just been wonderful.” The matchup came down to the final jam, and while the NWO women were able to make it close, they couldn’t quite catch up. There was a nervous moment

for the home team as officials tallied the points, and when the final score was revealed, the Brass Knuckles celebrated as though they’d won a championship. “We have a little bit of a track record – we don’t usually win,” Gould said. Not many of the BKDDs had ever won a roller derby bout before Saturday, as some are former members of the winless Nanaimo Nemesis team. But that was then, this is now. “We just had a core group of girls that were here to skate, to have fun, to be part of a great community,” Gould said. The victory capped off a perfect derby doubleheader, as Nanaimo’s co-ed junior team, the Candy Crushers, handled the NWO Honey Badgers by a 345-255 score. DERBY DETAILS … There are no other scheduled derby bouts in Nanaimo until the Vancouver Island Exhibition in mid-August. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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D.J. (Pohlverizer) Pohl, front left, of the Chilliwack NWO Roller Girls, is blocked by Lia (Jane Wreck) Light and Amanda (Miss B. Haven) Gould of the Nanaimo Brass Knuckle Derby Dames during a bout Saturday night at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The home team won 154-150 in its first-ever bout.

Juniors unravel, lose lacrosse game The Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse team was a period away from its first win of the season. The T-men gave up a third-period lead

and lost 14-10 on Sunday on the mainland against the Port Coquitlam Saints. Nanaimo was outscored 6-0 in the final frame. Mitch Parker led

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 27

THe 26TH ANNuAl BC CHilDreN’s HOsPiTAl’s MirACle WeekeND

BC Children’s Hospital helps kids get care closer to home Jonathan Dean recently took up horseback riding and, while climbing onto the back of a huge and powerful animal might intimidate some small children, the five-year-old Nanaimo boy took it in stride. Horseback riding just happens to be his latest achievement and his mother, Grace Dean, credits Errington Therapeutic Riding Association’s riding therapy, which requires balance and core strength, with helping Jonathan learn to walk. Jonathan has a genetic condition called CHARGE syndrome and is deaf and blind and requires specialized care in speech therapy, audiology, respirology and ophthalmology. This means he’s had to overcome a many challenges since birth. Fortunately, one challenge – the frequent and inconvenient trips his family had to make to BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver – was removed with the opening of a pediatric clinic at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in 2009. Although Jonathan still goes to BC Children’s a least once a year for checkups, most of his care is now managed by caregivers at the Nanaimo facility. “Being able to go to Nanaimo has made such a difference,” says Grace Dean, Jonathan’s mother. “It’s helped our home life. I don’t have to take a full day or two from work. I can’t even put into words how much it’s helped us.” Construction of the pediatric clinic in Nanaimo was supported by Child Health BC, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital. Among the goals of Child Health BC are improved access to BC Children’s specialists, reduced travel for children requiring treatment, standardized care for children throughout BC, and improved pediatric services in the various regions of the province. “The fact that Jonathan is able to receive specialized care so close to home is exactly what we’re looking for,” says Dr. Maureen O’Donnell, executive director of Child Health BC. Child Health BC’s activities took off after Overwaitea Food Group became the lead benefactor with a pledge of $20 million in support in 2007. TELUS and Scotiabank later made gifts of $5 million and $1 million, respectively. This support had an immediate impact, says O’Donnell. Pediatric clinics established with Child Health BC’s support in Nanaimo and Prince George have thousands of patient visits annually; additional travelling clinics are staffed by BC Children’s caregivers in communities across the province; and over 1,000 health professionals have participated in Child Health BC’s workshops. O’Donnell credits Overwaitea Food Group’s donation with Child Health BC’s growing reach across the province, noting that it’s a perfect fit for an organization with a presence in so many BC communities. Overwaitea Food Group President Darrell Jones agrees. “We’re committed to the health and wellness of kids and families in BC,” says Jones. “We’ve been proud to support BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades – and

with the help of our communities, we’ve contributed millions of dollars toward hospital improvement projects, advocacy programs and important research initiatives. We’re grateful for the amazing support of our local communities, team members, customers and supplier partners who have all played a key role in making this fundraising success possible.” Child Health BC is part of a larger transformation in the way BC’s children receive care, says Larry Gold, president of BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The transformation also includes the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. “We want to ensure children have access to a consistent standard of care, whether they live in Smithers, Campbell River or Castlegar; and there will always be children who need care that’s only available in a children’s hospital,” says Gold. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation has raised close to $170 million, including Overwaitea Food Group’s gift and $25 million from Teck Resources Limited, in its $200-million capital campaign to support construction of the new hospital and Child Health BC. Gold says that the new hospital, which will open in 2018, will be family-friendly, making it easier

for families from outside the Lower Mainland to remain with their children. Beyond the money being raised for the new hospital and Child Health BC, Gold says the hospital also counts on donations of about $14 million a year to support research, equipment purchases and training. On June 1 and 2 BC Children’s Hospital Foundation will hold its annual Miracle Weekend celebration on Global BC, to raise the millions the hospital needs to cover its urgent annual needs. Grace Dean understands the importance of supporting the hospital: “Jonathan has received great care at BC Children’s and at the clinic in Nanaimo. As far as I’m concerned, the fact that my son, despite all his challenges, is walking on his own, is learning to communicate with me, and is even riding horses, shows just how much children can accomplish when they get the right care. BC Children’s Hospital has been there for us every step of the way.”

Between April 2009 and March 2011, approximately 1,200 families made over 3,200 visits to the Nanaimo Pediatric Ambulatory Health Clinic.

JUNE 1 & 2, 2013 On June 1 and 2, tune in to Miracle Weekend, broadcast live from BC Children’s Hospital, on Global BC from 7:00pm on Saturday, June 1 until 5:30pm on Sunday, June 2 The 26th annual BC Children’s Hospital’s Miracle Weekend is a two-day celebration that showcases the best of BC Children’s Hospital: patients, their families, caregivers and supporters who come from every corner of BC. BC Children’s Hospital receives over 200,000 visits from patients from across the province every year. Donations help the hospital deliver the best in care every day, and are helping to prepare for the future by supporting the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital and better access to care for children in or close to their home communities. Please support BC Children’s Hospital.

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