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erin Burden, news Bulletin advertising representative, and the rest of staff are collecting coins of all denominations to help bring joy to children this Christmas. the newspaper launches its inaugural Coins for Kids campaign today (nov. 21) to help purchase presents for children from nanaimo’s economically disadvantaged families.

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t’s time for a change. After more than 16 years of the News Bulletin’s annual Pennies for Presents campaign, we’re changing it up and renaming the fundraiser Coins for Kids. The campaign was simple – collect spare pennies and drop them off at the News Bulletin and participating locations; we will get them rolled, deposited and donated to charities in Nanaimo. With the federal government phasing out the penny, we needed to come up with a new name, hence Coins for Kids, said publisher Maurice Donn. “The campaign is a tradition among Black Press newspapers, especially at the News Bulletin,” Donn said. “We wanted to continue raising money for charity in Nanaimo, and now we’ve rebranded the campaign with the

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name Coins for Kids.” The campaign raises money for three charities in Nanaimo – the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, the Salvation Army and the Nanaimo Boys and Girls Club, which support children and their families at Christmas with gifts and food.

Since its inception, Coins for Kids has raised more than $160,000 in Nanaimo alone. Last year the community donated more than $8,000. It’s easy to participate; simply gather up your spare change from sock drawers, couch cushions

and vehicle floor mats and bring it in to the News Bulletin or one of our community drop-off locations. “It doesn’t even have to be rolled,” Donn said. Donations are accepted now until Dec. 19. Throughout the campaign, the News Bulletin will publish stories about people who are fundraising, the charities that benefit and the volunteers who help pull the campaign together. To donate, please drop off coins to InPrint, John’s Bedroom Barn, Northridge Fitness, Sink or Swim Scuba, La-Z-Boy, Royal LePage (Brooks Landing), Coast Realty (Downtown), ICBC Driver Licensing Centre on Metral Drive, Cline Medical Centre, or Quality Foods (University Village). Donations can also be dropped off at the News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 250-753-3707. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

An 80-year-old woman with Parkinson’s disease was discharged from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital without adequate home support, says her family. Hilda Cruttenden fell and was rushed back to Nanaimo hospital by ambulance five hours after being discharged Nov. 8. According to her son Peter Cruttenden, Island Health didn’t deliver on assurances of adequate home support, making the fall inevitable. His mother has a history of weakness and frailty and the family had been told she would receive ample support if she was released from the hospital, including a community care worker at her residence when she returned home. But Cruttenden said an Island Health employee didn’t arrive until three hours after his mother was wheeled back into her apartment and the professional didn’t

stay long – a move he calls ‘negligent’ and not enough. The health authority apologized to the family. In an e-mail, an Island Health spokesman told the Nanaimo Bulletin it had advised its client a care worker would be at her residence when she arrived home, but “unfortunately, the client had a fall prior to the arrival of the staff member.” “It was never safe for her to be there [without support] given her status and that she fell on the very first visit to the toilet tells [you] that,” Cruttenden said. “I’m angry that my mother was discharged in such a poor condition into a home care system that clearly is not functioning well ... [but] I’m also very concerned that other patients will be put in the same situation unless there are changes made.” The B.C. Nurses’ Union agrees change is needed to improve an underfunded and understaffed health care programs like home support, but says it needs to come from the provincial government. u See ‘PROVINCIAL’ /4

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and a 3.9-per cent fare increase a year after that. She said she is disappointed that there are service cuts on top of the increases, adding that she wished there had been more engagement with communities before the announcement was made. The Gabriola community is interested in finding ways to make the system more efficient, Malcolmson said. Low passenger numbers don’t necessarily mean a sailing isn’t important, she added. “Even though there’s low ridership on [a] particular run, it is full of commuters that are working hospital shifts or in some cases ... maybe there’s only a small number of vehicles on the run but they are full of trucks taking products off the island or businesses bringing product onto the island those early and late sailings, and in fact, there really important to our local economy, even if they don’t actually have a whole lot of passengers on them,” said Malcolmson. B.C. Ferries president and CEO Mike Corrigan was reached for comment but had not responded as of press time. According to B.C. Ferries, the Gabriola route sees a utilization rate of 45.5 per cent annually and the number of round trips annually is 5,732. By eliminating 834 a year, the moves will lead to an estimated net savings of $800,000 by 2016.

Secondary suites in duplexes are now legal in Nanaimo’. Nanaimo city council opted to legalize mortgage helpers in duplexes, which can now be rezoned to allow suites. Under previous rules, city inspectors required the landlords of illegal duplex suites to rezone into a four plex, which triggered development cost charges, frontage works and services and the installation of fire sprinklers. The change wasn’t ‘economically viable’ for people, who either shut down their rental units or refused to rezone – sparking enforcement action, said Dale Lindsay, the city’s acting director of development. The city needed to recognize duplexes with suites were a ‘unique housing form’ not a four plex to bolster rental stock and reduce illegal suites, he said, adding that people can now apply for a new duplex zoning. The move eliminates development cost charges, while giving council the authority to vet each application. Council members, debating the move Monday, said it was a ‘step forward.’ The city has been delinquent in dealing with its illegal mortgage helpers, according to Coun. Bill Bestwick. The new zoning category will help the city take more control of the suite situation without officials being “really, really heavy handed.” But Coun. Diane Brennan said it’s not a complete legalization. While secondary suites in single family homes are legal across the board, duplex owners must still apply for rezoning. Neighbourhoods will get a say in whether they are allowed – a situation the city purposely wanted to avoid during its first effort to legalize suites in 2005. Neighbours frequently base their opinion “on the apprehension renters are bad things in a neighourhood,” Brennan said. “To me it’s a disappointment, but I see [the new policy] as a ... baby step along the way to complete legislation.” The review of secondary suite in duplexes was triggered in February when Nanaimo city council grappled with enforcement action on an illegal rental and the issue of requiring landlords to rezone to a four plex. The Development Process Review Committee took on the issue, recommending this week that the city recognize duplexes as legitimate housing, separate from a four plex. The new approach would allow landlords to authorize suites built before January 2013 by addressing life safety issues. New and proposed additions would have to legalize suites by meeting building code requirements. The majority of all illegal units will have to get rezoned. The new policy was immediately put into effect.

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Vivienne O’Connor, a gabriola resident, is not happy to hear that the ferry route to gabriola will see fewer sailings due to cuts by B.C. Ferries.

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Gabriola Island residents are wondering how they will get home at night when late ferry sailings to and from Nanaimo are eliminated in April. B.C. Ferries and the provincial government announced Monday that a number of “lower use” ferry runs will be cut in order to reduce costs. The Gabriola Island-Nanaimo Harbour route will see the elimination of the last two runs of the day from Gabriola Island (9:55 and 11 p.m.) and Nanaimo (10:25 and 11:30 p.m.). The first round-trip sailings on Saturday and Sunday (in the 5 a.m. hour), the 8:50 p.m. Wednesday ferry from Gabriola, and the Sunday 7 a.m. ferry from Nanaimo will also be cut. Gabriola resident Kayte Summers said the Gabriola route is a commuter route. Some residents work late – like university professors – and others enjoy going to Nanaimo to see shows and events in the evenings. Eliminating the last two sailings will make things inconvenient, she said. “We can manage without the 11:30 (p.m.), we did for many years, but this 10:30 (p.m.) one seems to me to be a lack of consideration for the

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commuters who work in the evenings and a lot of us do, so I’m quite concerned about that,” Summers said, adding that people can’t leave work shifts or evening classes early. Another change that will take effect in April is the loss of a 100-per cent discount for seniors riding ferries between Monday and Thursday. It will be reduced to 50 per cent, and while seniors still aren’t paying full fare, it is an increased cost for a group that sees many on fixed incomes. “I won’t like that because I’m using my GoCard quite regularly, but for a lot of people I don’t think it will make a big difference,” said resident Vivienne O’Connor. “But if you’re in a vehicle and you’re already paying for the vehicle, then that will start to add up a lot.” The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure held public meetings regarding sustainability and efficiency of the ferry service in 2012 and another set of open houses will take place until Dec. 20, with a meeting at Gabriola scheduled for Dec. 10 between 5 and 8 p.m. at The Haven. Sheila Malcolmson, a Gabriola Island trustee with the Islands Trust, said she is concerned cuts “don’t appear to have anything to do with the affordability of the ferries,” which is trust’s main concern. She said the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure confirmed there is still a four-per cent fare increase scheduled for the spring

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Provincial funding inadequate u From /1 The province is mandating new services Island Health has to deliver, but isn’t providing the funding for them to hire more staff, said Jo Salken, Pacific Rim chairwoman for the nurses’ union. “What [government is] saying is the best place for the elderly ... to be is at home rather than in the hospital, but the problem is if you don’t put the manpower in place in the community to be able to operate that program it’s going to fall down and that sounds like

what’s happened here,” she said, adding it’s a huge concern. “The problem is not just the patients who have families, they have an advocate ... but what about all those elderly out there that are falling through the cracks that don’t have someone to speak for them?” Hilda did not suffer any injuries from her fall, but remains at the Nanaimo hospital where she is waiting for a long-term care bed.

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conversations he’s had with other parents. There will only be a limited number of spots available to the Ladysmith school, however. “They (Nanaimo school district) are steadfast publicly that there will be no busing from Cedar to Ladysmith, that the only busing will be to Barsby. How in good conscience can the school district and the trustees not provide busing to a school, which is a better fit for our kids than John Barsby?” Rae asked. Nanaimo school district board chairman Jamie Brennan said John Barsby is the catchment school for Cedar students and there currently isn’t any plan to add busing to Ladysmith. “Anything can change,” Brennan said, when asked if the Ladysmith situation was set in stone. “We first have to see what kind of commitment there is for students going to Ladysmith to see if it would be justified.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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unbridled enthusiasm Firefighter Greg Finstad, left, snaps the reins on Capt. Mike Bagger and firefighters Kevin Pond, Shelby Nickel and John Fournier to pull a custom sleigh Nanaimo firefighters built for Bright Nights in Stanley Park in Vancouver. The event, which runs Dec. 5-Jan. 5, raises money for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund. The interactive Santa sleigh was built for kids to climb aboard and features LED ground-effect lights, Chevy headers and a 1950s Ford dashboard. CHRIS BUSH/THe NewS BUlleTIN

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Nanaimo’s potential animal trap ban could inspire other Vancouver Island municipalities to follow suit, says Mayor John Ruttan. Nanaimo city officials are sending a new animal trapping bylaw to the B.C. government for approval this week. Council members say it’s essentially a lobbying effort to press the province for the authority to police leg-hold traps, which they call “inhumane.” Municipal trapping bylaws are not enforceable under current B.C. wildlife regulations, but the province is reconsidering its rules. So far, Vernon, Surrey, Sechelt and Nanaimo are the only municipalities to make the bid for bans on traps. “We end up often being looked upon by smaller communities when it comes to a lot of different decisions to be made,” said

Ruttan, just prior to council making a 7-1 vote on the bylaw. “If we do pass this trapping bylaw ... it will be a message to other communities on the Island that maybe it’s time to make a decision on this.” According to the City of Nanaimo, debate about trapping rules and public safety was triggered in October when hikers stumbled upon six devices on private property in Linley Valley. The traps were

sanctioned to deal with problem beaver, but raised questions about the role the municipality can play in regulating the use of lethal traps. Coun. Fred Pattje, who pitched the bylaw, said bodygripping devices are cruel, especially when there are other ways of addressing nuisance animals, like beaver. The bylaw, which proposes a minimum penalty of $500 for the use of ‘inhumane’ snares, will serve

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Connection to aboriginal culture helps students succeed

OUTREACH PROgRAm has sustainable living, outdoor education components. By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

An alternative learning program is helping keep aboriginal high school students on track toward graduation as they learn life skills along the way. Aboriginal Outreach – more commonly referred to as AbOut – targets vulnerable First Nations students in Nanaimo school district who might otherwise drop out of the school system. The program, now in its sixth year, is paid for from a Healthy Schools Network grant and focuses on Grade 9-12 students to help them complete all of their course requirements for graduation. There are currently about 38 students in the program. “Our approach is to do so through outdoor education, sustainable living and a strong connection to aboriginal culture,” said Brett Hancock, one of the program’s instructors. Hancock said the program was originally for First Nations students, but is now open to everyone. AbOut takes students out of the traditional classroom and gets them working outside doing light construction, landscaping, maintenance and gardening, some of which happens at the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and housing complex grounds on Tenth Street, the Young Professionals of Nanai-

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Samantha John, left, and Julian moreno are watched by their instructor Brett Hancock as they help shape a totem pole. getting in touch with First Nations culture is part of the AbOut program, which takes students out of the traditional classroom.

mo’s community gardens, and with the construction class at Nanaimo District Secondary School. Last week several students worked with Richard Carlton, an artist carving a protection pole for the centre’s daycare. The students have been part of the project for several months. Carlton’s life experiences help him empathize with the challenges the students face as they spend time with him learning about spiritual aspects of their culture through carving and how to handle the power tools they’re using to

shape the pole. “When I was a kid, I kind of lost everything and being a teenager and not having mentors I could look up to I kind of lost focus, like a lot of kids do nowadays,” Carlton said. “We express ourselves in so many different ways and carving is part of their culture and it’s kind of becoming lost. Hopefully it will inspire some of these kids to express themselves in a different way.” The students learn from just a couple of instructors who act as mentors and become constants in their lives.

“We’re looking at different ways to engage some of these students who have become somewhat disengaged with the mainstream school system,” Hancock said. “This a chance for very studentcentred learning, which allows them to have a lot more input as to what they would like to see in their educational path.” AbOut also focuses on the students’ relationships with their families. Combined with physical activities and mentorship the program provides, the students also gain the tools to help build their self esteem. It translates into improved school attendance, attitude and better classroom work habits. Tyson Daniels, 17, who has been with the program since 2010, said he had difficulty at the school where there was little taught about First Nation’s history and culture and where each class change through the day meant learning from different teachers, each with different personalities and expectations. He said he finds it easier to learn from one teacher with one perspective. “When you come here you get Brett every day,” Daniels said. “He connects with all of us better than with normal teachers – just teaching all of us as one.” Daniels graduates in June and plans to continue his education at Vancouver Island University to become a child and youth care worker for aboriginal students. Not all the students have set goals for their futures. Some are still mulling it over while others just want to graduate and see where life goes from there. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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It’s unfortunate that one of the only ways to keep B.C. Ferries afloat is to leave Gabriola Island residents marooned. The provincial Ministry of Transportation and B.C. Ferries recently completed a review process and this week they announced some of their plans, doling out cuts, cancellations and disappointment. Most minor ferry routes will see fewer sailings, including the Nanaimoto-Gabriola Island run. B.C. Ferries announced that starting in the spring, it’s going to chop the last two sailings of the night to and from Descanso Bay. This is an inconvenience for a ferrydependent community, and it’s much more than that, too – for some, it will be an upheaval. Commuters can forget about working the late shift, or taking a night class. To a lesser extent, it hurts Nanaimo. Our arts and culture scene and downtown nightlife immediately become all but inaccessible to Gabriola Island residents. By leaving those folks stranded, we’re effectively cut off from a part of our community. Gabriolans are our friends, relatives and neighbours. They volunteer at our festivals, join our clubs and play on our sports teams and all these things are about to become more complicated as the ferry schedule gets sliced and diced. It’s a shame. And it’s a shame that there isn’t a better solution, but maybe there isn’t one. People of Nanaimo, for example, can’t keep forking over fare increases to subsidize those who choose to live on islets – at some point, that business model becomes unsustainable. Gabriolans should be upset about ferry cuts. They should advocate for their community. There should be a hew and cry. And we’ll support them – just as long as it doesn’t mean fare increases on our major sailings. 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.

Two solitudes exist on B.C. farmland My late father used to say that “drive-by environmentalists,” if he ever won the lottery, he who like to look out their car would “farm until it’s all gone.” windows at green fields as they It was 1960 when he and my motor from their subdivisions to mother pulled up stakes in the big-box stores. Okanagan, where their families Voices from the rest of the had been for generations, province are seldom heard and and moved north to carve a quickly shouted down, as was homestead out of a half section the case at the recent Union of in the Peace River country. B.C. Municipalities convention So it’s a mainly in Vancouver. B.C. northern perspective Merritt councillor that I bring to the Mike Goetz pleaded VIEWS latest debate over for relief from an Tom Fletcher B.C.’s agricultural land Agricultural Land Black Press reserve. A dialogue Commission that of the deaf has been refuses to release a going on for decades property that has in B.C., where there “grown nothing are two separate but rocks and realities in agriculture. tumbleweeds for The dominant voice the last 100 years.” is always from the Similar property next southwest, from the door was released, Okanagan to the Fraser Valley but not this parcel, blocking a to southern Vancouver Island. project for five years in a little This is not only B.C.’s most town that could use the work productive land, it’s also the and additional tax base. Urban place of greatest population and sprawl isn’t a big problem in development pressure, where Merritt, which like many small three million of the province’s towns is trying to hang onto its four million residents live and population. more arrive every day. Spallumcheen councillor Ed In the rest of the province, Hanoski described the situation except for pockets that are beyond the towns, the real attractive for recreational rural B.C. He proposed easing development, farming is a tough the restrictions on building row to hoe. These days, people a second home on farm are more likely to be moving properties. away. Currently, farmers can put a In our urbanized society, the mobile home on their property loudest voices tend to be the for an elderly or infirm relative, least informed, from backyardbut nothing with a permanent chicken hipsters to what I call foundation. Once that relative

moves or dies, the home is supposed to be removed. Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more. That’s why the removal rule is routinely ignored in rural B.C., Hanoski said. These second homes are the only rental stock there is, providing modest income for marginal farms, and should be allowed permanent foundations. Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland. I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules. He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home. The two-zones approach deserves serious consideration. u Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com.

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Supporting foot ferry a ‘no-brainer’ To the Editor,

Re: Foot ferry owners lobby community to support plan, Nov. 19. After watching the local business and political communities tussle to avoid being left out of the photo-ops related to the frequent multimillion dollar gifting of taxpayer money to the privately owned and operated Nanaimo Airport – an airport which provides no tangible benefit to the community beyond that of those actually

using the facility, an airport which remains at a competitive disadvantage to Comox and which, within several of its Nanaimo Airport master plans, has observed that the lower costs associated with floatplane and foot passenger ferry services operated out of Nanaimo harbour undermine the viability of the airport’s expansion plans – how can Bob Lingwood’s Island Ferries proposal be anything but a nobrainer on the part

of Nanaimo? A comparatively tiny and temporary concession to Island Ferries that is coupled with an actual return on City “investment” in the very, near future?

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Re: Foot ferry owners lobby community to support plan, Nov. 19. I am 100 per cent in favour of a fast foot

ferry between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver, but I do wonder if the taxpayers of Nanaimo should be subsidizing the project. If this is such a wonderful idea why does the chamber of commerce expect the city taxpayers to subsidize it? Chamber members are talking about the benefits they will realize from the implementation of the fast ferry, but if the benefits will be that great why do they not put up the

extra money? Many taxpayers will reap no benefit, and many are not in a financial position to help subsidize the project. Perhaps Island Ferries should be offering shares to the general public, and those who feel strongly about the wisdom and viability of the project would then be able to put their money where their mouth is through the purchase of shares.

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This month there was yet another crash at the intersection of Campbell and Pine Streets. This T-junction is situated at the crest of a hill and vision approaching from all three directions is limited. There appeared to be two vehicles involved, and since all three emergency services attended, probably some injury, too. A few years ago, Pine Street had a traffic light installed at Comox Road, one block north. Subsequently, traffic increased. About the same time, a dangerous tree was removed from the southeast corner of Pine and Campbell, leaving a stump. Traffic joining Pine Street from Campbell, particularly turning left, is hampered by a lack of vision because of the stump. The neighbourhood association canvassed its residents for traffic and parking problems, and submitted the resulting information to city staff. More recently, there has been a response from staff. To remove the stump would cost about $1,500 and there is no budget or likelihood of action until 2015. Are we supposed to quietly wait for action while people’s lives are put at stake at this intersection? What is particularly galling to me is the fact that traffic safety is a core responsibility of the municipality, whereas, for instance, repairing a building for a non-profit theatre – however nice the concept sounds – is not. Are we being taxed for the benefit of all, or just a select few?

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tErmS of deal not released until sides ratify agreement. By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

The City of Nanaimo and its firefighters have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, but neither side is willing to discuss terms until it’s ratified by both sides. Terry Hartley, city director of human resources and organizational planning, said the parties came to a tentative settlement when they met Friday. “So far, so good,” Hartley said. “We have a tentative settlement, however, that has to be ratified by the parties, so in the union’s case that has to be ratified by their members and in the employer’s case that’s city council.” The announcement marks a reversal in the direction the dispute was headed as recently as last week when it was scheduled to go to binding arbitration Dec. 9. Nanaimo firefighters’ old contract expired Dec. 31, 2009

and negations for a new contract started in June 2011. Under the old contract, Nanaimo Fire Rescue’s unionized staff got an annual fourper cent wage increase and a pension accrual rate of just over two per cent. During the bargaining process, the firefighters’ union asked for parity with other B.C. municipal fire departments, which included a sixper cent annual wage increase and a pension accrual rate of 2.3 per cent. The city countered with a 5.5-per cent wage increase and the asked-for accrual rate, but wanted flexibility in staffing and other staffing issues addressed that could save the city money in exchange. Both sides met in August to try and get a settlement or at least narrow the issues in dispute to speed up the arbitration process. Smaller, subcommittee meetings have taken place since. Hartley said she would not discuss the content of the settlement until after ratification is announced, which is expected today (Nov. 21). “I think it would be fair to say that both parties have

safety meeting set for Colliery impact area An information session is available to members of the public whose homes or businesses are located in the impacted area below the lower and middle Colliery dams. The meeting is set for Monday (Nov. 25), 7-9 p.m., at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, room B. For information on the process to mitigate the risk of dam failure at Colliery Dam Park, please visit City of Nanaimo’s website at www. nanaimo.ca.

moved since January, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to have achieved an agreement, but I think both parties made movements,” Hartley said. Mike Rispin, Nanaimo Professional Firefighters Local 905 president, was equally tight-lipped about the tentative agreement. “We’re going to ratify it t o m o r ro w ( We d n e s d a y ) night,” Rispin said. “None of my members know any thing about it at this point, so I don’t think it would be appropriate for the media to know and the public to know before I get them to know.” Rispin said he was satisfied with compromises made by both sides. “We’re going to recommend it to our membership to ratify this,” Rispin said. The city’s annual payroll for Nanaimo Fire Rescue unionized staff, based on figures from 2010, was just over $7.6 million. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Suspect tries to open ATM with torch RCMP are investigating a failed attempt to break into an an ATM machine in north Nanaimo. Police were alerted by an alarm from the Scotiabank in Nored Plaza when a man smashed a window to get into the building at about 1:20 a.m. Monday and then forced open a door to a room directly behind the bank’s ATM machines. Security surveillance showed the suspect pull out an acetylene torch and try for several minutes to cut open one of the machines

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B.C. Hydro is about to juice up its output with a new substation in South Wellington. Construction will begin almost right away on the site, which has already been prepared for the $26-million facility on Nanaimo River Road near the power company’s transmission lines and existing gravel mining operations. Ted Olynyk, B.C. Hydro

spokesman, said the substation will serve about 20,000 customers in an area that includes south Nanaimo, Gabriola Island and Ladysmith. The build is due to increasing demand from existing customers, current development and anticipated future development in the region. “It’s for ongoing growth that’s happening in the south of Nanaimo,” Olynyk said. “It will also provide diversity of service in other areas as well, so that we’ll have another way to feed them and it will take the pressure off because we’re at or nearing capacity on some lines.” Underground distribution

Credit union sponsors B.C. Summer Games Coast Capital Savings committed to a threeyear corporate partnership to support the B.C. Summer and Winter Games, beginning with the 2014 Summer Games in Nanaimo. The credit union will be the official financial institution of the Games. The investment delivers on the organization’s promise to help youth in its communities, said Wendy Lachance, director of community leadership. Included in the partnership is an awards program, which has been created to offer financial support to B.C.’s young athletes over the next three Games. The awards will provide 16 athletes with a $500 Coast Capital Savings bursary for their educational and athletic pursuits. The Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games will take place July 17-20 and will feature up to 3,900 athletes, coaches and officials from across British Columbia. Competition will take place in 19 sports at venues throughout the Nanaimo area.

lines will be installed along Nanaimo River Road to the Island Highway. The current nearest substations serving the region are located near Tenth Street in Harewood and on Jingle Pot Road. The contract to build the substation has been awarded to Nanaimo-based F&M Installations. The facility is scheduled to enter service in October of next year. For more information about the project, please visit the B.C. Hydro website at www. bchydro.com, click on the Energy and B.C. tab and then click on Projects. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Anthony SHIRLEY

•Weight: 200 lbs. •Height: 5’8” •DOB: Aprp 30, 1980

•Weight: 153 lbs. •Height: 6’0” •DOB: Feb 7, 1964

Is Wanted for Theft Under $5000, Sec 334(b)CC, Possess Stolen Property Sec 355 CC, Mischief Sec 430(4) CC

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Riel RUBY Is Wanted for Obstruction Section 129 CC, Fraud Section 364 CC

•Weight: 145 lbs. •Height: 5’7” •DOB: Apr 13, 1981

•Weight: 200 lbs. •Height: 5’10” •DOB: Oct. 9, 1980

Colton EDWARDS

Jerome VANDALE

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 6’1” •DOB: Jan 7, 1992

All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Is Wanted for Theft Under $5000 Section 334 CC, Mischief Section 430 CC

Is Wanted for Impaired Driving Sec 253 CC

Is Wanted for Fail to Appear x 3 Section 145 CC, Assault Section 266 CC, Theft Over $5000 CC

Phone: 250.753.9180 Toll Free: 1.877.753.9180 Email: sdtlaw@telus.net

Is Wanted for Drive While Impaired Section 253 CC, Fail to Appear Section 145 CC

•Weight: 315 lbs. •Height: 6’1” •DOB: Nov 6, 1960

CRIME STOPPERS is asking the public’s assistance in locating these wanted individuals.

The individuals pictured here are wanted as of Nov. 20, 2013

RCMP are investigating a failed attempt break into an an ATM machine in north Nanaimo. Police were alerted by an alarm from the Scotia Bank in Nored Plaza when a man smashed a window to get into the building at about 1:20 a.m. Monday and then forced open a door to a room directly behind the bank’s ATM machines. Security surveillance showed a man with his face concealed, carrying a duffel bag, who pulled out an acetylene torch and tried unsuccessfully for several minutes to cut open one of the machines before fleeing the scene. Police describe the suspect as a man, about 5’ 10” with a stocky build, who wore a cloth over the lower part of his face, dark clothing and carried a top-opening duffel bag containing an acetylene torch. “He didn’t have any welding goggles on, so he may have got some flash burns,” said. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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DEATHS

Albert Charles

WOOD (Charlie)

Passed away peacefully on November 15, 2013 in Kamsak, Saskatchewan. Born in Elko, B.C August 27, 1916. Predeceased by 4 year old son, William; wife, Stella 1993; daughter, Doris Forrester 1996. Left to mourn his passing, daughter, Shirley Rieger (Leo) of Nanaimo; and Bill Wood, of Saskatchewan; also 12 loving grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. at 2188 Tulsa Road, Nanaimo. 106775

Albert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redâ&#x20AC;? Evans

January 31, 1916 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 15, 2013 Red passed away peacefully on November 15th with family at his side. Born in Aberdare, Wales on January 31, 1916 to Mary Ann and Albert Evans, he moved to Canada with his parents and brother Rees at an early age. Coal mining was his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livelihood, and they ended up in another coal mining town in Luscar, Alberta; a ghost town now. It was a good life for a young boy; hunting, fishing, hockey, and curling, and he enjoyed these activities throughout his long life. Camping and RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ing took him and his family to many places throughout Canada and the U.S. In his retirement years, he and his wife Joyce enjoyed many trips to Wales and Europe and snowbirding in Arizona. Cruising the Caribbean, Mexico and Alaska was also something he enjoyed with Joyce, who pre-deceased him in 2007. The last 6 years, Red resided at Malaspina Gardens where he was treated with such love and friendship; they all became family to him. Enough cannot be said about the care and love they provided him, with special mention to Margaret, Kelly and Lloyd with whom he had a special relationship. Red is survived by his children Linda (Rodney); Susan (Frank); Darlene (Bill) and Phil; as well as Beverly and Roberta (Gordon) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no service. A family gathering will take place at a later date. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasureâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Author Unknown First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

MORGAN, Darrell Andrew Harvey Passed away suddenly after a short stay at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, on November 10, 2013. Darrell was born June 17, 1939, in Nanaimo BC. Darrell was predeceased by his parents, Les and Lena Morgan; his brother, Raymond; and many Aunts and Uncles. He is survived by his son, Clifford and long time friend, Nancy; his sister, Gloria (Arthur) Davidson; his brothers, Wayne (Phyllis) and Gerry (Marilyn); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Darrell grew up in East Wellington and was a long time volunteer for the Fire Department. Darrell loved fishing the Millstream and was able to do so until a few years ago. He also enjoyed gardening and still had a small garden every year. Bring your stories and pictures to a Memorial Service at East Wellington Fire Hall, 3269 Jingle Pot Road on Sunday, November 24th from 1pm to 3 pm.

Captain Frederick John Tubb March 9, 1955 ~ October 11, 2013 Predeceased by his mother, Alma and father, Charles. Survived by his daughter, Laura; grandsons, Jordan and Austin; and greatgrandson, Channing. Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working career was on the tugboats starting in 1973 as a deckhand and working his way up to Captain at Chemainus Towing and finishing at Jones Marine. He also worked for Hub Towing, went tuna fishing and worked 2 years on the cruise ships as safety officer. Fred was a good friend with a mellow soul and would help anyone in need. Later he led a very solitary life in the outdoors. Fred battled liver cancer and was at Serenity Lodge when he fell asleep that night and left to be with our Heavenly Father. Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coworkers and friends took him on his final sailing to his final resting place in Dodds Narrows.

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Pedersen, Borge

August 1927 ~ November 2013

HORNE, Ronald Gordon October 15, 1959 ~ November 2, 2013

It is with great sadness that after a valiant fight, Ron has lost his battle with cancer. Ron was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Danielle; son, Shawn; sisters: Barb, Colleen (Jim), and Bobbi (Gary); his many nieces and nephews; Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and his many friends and co-workers. Ron was predeceased by his father, Merv; mother, Nora; sister, Kerry and sister, Bonnie. A very special thank you to Dr. VanRensburg, Dr. Carlson and Dr. Kenward; Barb and Nancy of Home and Community Care, the Palliative Care doctors and all the nurses (Angels) at the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. There will be a Celebration of Life for Ron on November 30, 2013 from 1-4pm at the Moose Hall, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care & Healing Garden). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.â&#x20AC;?

With sadness we announce the passing of Borge at the age of 86. Predeceased by wife, Esther (1986); survived by partner, Gloria; son, Robert (Michele); daughter, Diane (Mike); grandchildren: Doran, Nick, Meagan, and Kevin, as well as many extended family and friends. Borge was a hardworking man all his life, with a love for automobiles, hunting, fishing and family. Borge was liked by all who met him, and was always known for sharing an interesting story. His energy and personality will be missed by those of us that knew and loved him. A Private family gathering has been held. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Salvation Army in his name. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

For those who love, time is not. Missing you today and always.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

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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. MOVING, Deliveries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lower Price.â&#x20AC;? Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

GARDENING

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PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499 RIVA PRO PAINTERS PLUS Painting, Drywall Repair, Baseboards. (250)734-1037

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APPLIANCES KITCHENAID STOVE, good cond. $120; microwave & stroke fan, $50; Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-drawer oak dresser, $50. Call (250)754-3561

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BALL trailer hitch and sway bar, $35. 8 strings of lights, $25. Call (250)390-2057. 2 CORNER tables, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; height, $20 each. Dinning table, 4 chairs, $59. (250)390-1117. 7-PIECE QUEEN-SIZED comforter set, gold, green a bit of orange. $99. (250)585-7744. CHRISTMAS TREE, 6.5 ft. in plastic box. $20. 1 (250)7542537 CHRISTMAS TREE, 7.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; deluxe pre lit (white) Grand Noble Fir, new, $75 obo. (250)758-9447 MATTRESS & BOXSPRING, frame & bookcase headboard, $50. (250)758-9744 NICE DESK, 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 5 drawers, arborite top, centre cash drawer $75. Call (250)244-4415. QUILT, HANDMADE, $75; ragdoll, handmade, new, $25 (250)756-4635. SNOW TIRES 185R14 on Ford Rims. Sacrifice for $75. Call (250)591-6072.

FUEL/FIREWOOD APPROX 2.5 CORD loads of dry slab wood. Delivered. $160. Call (250)754-2276.

BRAND NEW MATTRESS! Queen Eurotop set for sale. $200 each. (250)713-9680

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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CANADA MADE solid maple dining room suite. Extends to 90â&#x20AC;?. Incl. 6 chairs, glass door china cabinet w/hutch; corner cabinet/hutch $950. 6 Occasional vintage side tables; drop leaf coffee table; small circular table. Royal Albert Memory Lane complete service for 12 ppl. Call 250-8900662 for appt. CHINA CABINET, tall corner unit (cost $900 new) asking $400. Maroon loveseat hide-abed, $225. Contempary armchair, $75. Radial arm saw, 10â&#x20AC;? Dewalt, $125. Call (250)752-4400. CHRISTMAS SOON come and see a good bargain; loveseat, 2 seater, skirted, high back, well upholstered, medium green $375 and much more. Call (250)586-8922. DINING SET with buffet and six chairs (2 captains) plus two leafs. Solid wood. Mediterranean style. Call 250-752-9548 or 250-248-7771 DINING SUITE- table, 6 chairs, solid fruit wood, 5 yrs old, 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;wx72â&#x20AC;&#x2122;lx84â&#x20AC;&#x2122; extends to 96â&#x20AC;? 2 butterfly leafs, $700 obo. (250)947-9711.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FURNITURE

GARAGE SALES

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MOVING MUST Sell- Metal bar height dining room table (glass top) + 8 chairs, $400. good condition. Call (250)5863624 for info and viewing.

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HOSPITAL BED. Elec. Rotec. Multi-Positional. W/ 6â&#x20AC;? Invicare(waterproof covered) mattress. 4 dual pos. side rails. Head/ft boards. Only used 38 days. $1900 Firm. 250-2873930

C.V. SPORTSMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Nov 24, 2013. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812.

QUEEN ANN leg 4 seater sea foam green French Provincial sofa tufted back, w/matching chair, like new, $600. Tea wagon fruit wood, w/2 drop leafs & drawer, $99. Computer swivel chair, $45. Large filagree mirror, $100. Wrought iron sofa table, (tiled top), $40. RV cover, 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Class A or C, new, $300. (250)758-6975. QUEEN SIZE mattress & box spring with frame. Scandinavian design 8 yrs old. $300. Call 250-248-7911 SHERATON DINING chairs (5), $400; Piecrust coffee table, $150; Queen Anne bench, $150; 2 Occasional chairs, $150. (250)390-2805

Fri., Nov. 22nd ~ 6-9pm Sat., Nov 23rd ~ 10am-4pm Dover Bay High School

For Information / Registration Call: Rashpal (250)667-4299 Leanna (250)933-3030

DELUXE CHRISTMAS GARAGE SALE! 3576 Jinglepot Rd.

Fri. Nov 22, Sat. Nov 23, Sun. Nov 24 9:00am-3:00pm NEW MERCHANDISE ARRIVING EVERYDAY!

WHEELCHAIR, 17x15.5, new $175. Stanneh straight chair lift, $1000. Power lift chair, new, $650. (250)760-7009.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 29 ROYAL DOLTON Dolls, Ashley, Office Furniture ($2500),Robert Bateman Print, & Bev Doolittle Print, 64â&#x20AC;? Tall Floor Centurion Safe. Call 250-228-1362

DOUBLE ELECTRIC Bed, with remote control, headboard & mattress. Exc. cond. $1000. (250)751-7941, Nanaimo. ELECTRICAL GENERATOR: Homelite model, 2500watt. $250. (250)713-6653

N. NANAIMO: 194 Heritage Dr., Sat, Nov. 23, 9am-1pm. Toys, games, X-mas decoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, housewares, linen + more!

MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOLID WOOD, butterfly leaf, pedestal base, dining table (40â&#x20AC;? round to 58â&#x20AC;? oval w/leaf) plus 4 chairs. Light oak finish. Seats 6 comfortably at full length. $400 obo. Nanaimo, (250)591-8959 SOLID WOOD Rectangle dining table with leaf & 6 matching chairs w/custom-made cushions, 2-drawer 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; side table, plus fantastic chopping block table, blonde in colour. $275.(250)594-7605 Qualicum

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AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125. BLUE RECLINER, several lamps, TV (smaller, ideal for bdrm), small night table, downhill and cross country skis, downhill ski boots, reiki table. Call (250)752-8806.

WHEELCHAIR LIKE new Breezy 20x16 (short). New $2370 asking $1200. Call 250752-1923

BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK tires, 4, on rims 205/65R/15, nearly new, $75 each. Call 250-245-4780. (Ladysmith) BROWNING 2000 Semi-Auto Shot Gun. $550/obo. Arrowsmith Golf Membership. $4800 reg price selling for $3200/obo. Excellent Xmas Gifts. Call 250-240-0007

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INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111 LARGE COLLECTION of rebuilt bicycles. Large quantity of fishing gear. Antique china cabinet w/glass front & other furniture items! 250-748-8270 POTTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHEEL for sale. Excellent condition. Asking $500.00. Please call to view 250-897-3142.

LOVESEAT, RUST colour, good condition. $50. Luggage, 5-piece, burgundy, used 2 times, $50. Freezer, apt. size $50. Lazy Boy carpet, burgundy/turquoise/gold multi-coloured 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $50. Nanaimo 250619-9517, 1(250)655-1213.

QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Gazebos, pergolas, follies, greenhouses, studios, storage & more. Call 250-951-0855 SEARS â&#x20AC;&#x153;FREE Spiritâ&#x20AC;? treadmill, $800 obo. Entertainment centre, solid oak, fits 36â&#x20AC;? TV, $135 obo. Delco Car dolly, new tires and tilting ramp, $1000 obo. (250)723-8636.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

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LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. ALSO, 4x4 Ford $1200.; Radial arm saw $100; GMC High up, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lift, $2500; Log cabin, can be moved, 14x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, cedar logs & shake roof $12,000. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198

ELECTRIC BED, twin-size, older style, in excellent shape. $150 obo. 250-748-9804 ELECTRIC MEDICAL bed, foot, head and height raise, mattress new, has only been used with foam topper and mattress cover on it, has 2 sets of foot and head boards, 1 set dark other light, has attachable side rails. Retail$2500, excellent condition. Sell, $1000. (250)751-1714.

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2-BDRM, 1 bath condo with ocean and mountain views. Corner unit with large deck & gas F/P. Quiet, secure adult bldg with elevator. Includes 5 appliances. For more info or viewing call Jim at (778)4211310 or Ted at (250)723-8089, Pt. Alberni. Asking $175,900. QUALICUM BEACH 2bdrm, 1bath, 1010sq.ft. condo. living & dining room, kitchen, 1 balcony, elevator. Strata $258, elec. incl. $95,000. Qualicum Place. #206-130 Sunningdale Rd. E. 250-594-5755

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDOS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

COTTAGES

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

PARKSVILLE: LUXURY all seasons cottage. Indoor pool, hottub. Fully furn, 3 bdrm, 2 bath beside Rathtrevor Beach. 250-334-9443, 250-792-0174

DEPARTURE BAYBrand new spacious 2 bdrm level entry. D/W, own laundry. $950./mo inclds internet. Avail now or Dec 1. NS/NP. Refs. Call 250-802-9135. HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm suite. Close to malls, bus & VIU. N/P, N/S. Refs req’d. $625 inclds utils. Avail Dec 1. Call (250)758-1378. N. NANAIMO: 1 bdrm basement suite. Near Woodgrove. Separate entry, F/S, heat/hydro incl. NS/NP. $750/mo. Dec. 1st. 250-758-6933. N. NANAIMO lrg 2bdrm bsmnt suite. Near Dover Bay school. $900; cable/internet not incl. NS, Sml dogs ok. No partiers. Avail. Dec. 1st. 250-756-4974 NORTH NANAIMO: Bright 1bdrm basement suite in newer house. Full size kitchen w/appliances, lrg living room, full bathroom, no laundry. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to beach, Woodgrove Mall and other amenities. N/P, N/S, No Parties. Refs Req. $725 utils incl. (250)734-3477

ATTENTION SENIORS Central Duncan 954 sq.ft. second floor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866 NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

FOR SALE BY OWNER 29’ 5TH WHEEL on RV Pad in Qualicum. Close to ocean/river & nature trails.Incl.81 Datsun ZX, workshop/storage shed & fenced yard. Asking $25,500. incl 2 slide outs 250-240-0411.

DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House: Nov 23rd and Nov 24th (Sat & Sun) 1-3pm.

HERE’S YOUR HOME BASED BUSINESS w/2.5 car garage & separate driveway in downtown Parksville. Includes fully remodelled 3 bdrm home with legal 1 bdrm suite ($750/mo) & great tenant who wants to stay. Garden & shed, small studio and exceptional landscaping, separate driveway can park RV’s etc. $359,900. (250) 954-0227.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 33’ CONVERTED Trawler with 6 cylinder Isuzu deisel engine with 2100 hours. Ready to fish or cruise. Good electronics, Survey valued at $25,000. Sell for $8500. Call Jim at (778)421-1310 or Ted at (250)723-8089, Pt. Alberni. For more info or viewing.

RENTALS

Manager 250-618-4510 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Seniors Welcome!

Immed. & Dec. 1

CUSTOM BUILT- this house is in its own category! Featuring a covered cedar back deck, stamped concrete surface, accessible from living, kitchen and master bedroom. Granite counter tops, dual wall ovens, 5 burner gas range proudly stand out in an open layout to the living room, formal dining and breakfast nook. 3 bedrooms, main bath, powder room, ensuite & laundry on main floor. Flooring is hardwood & marble. Master bedroom is exotic hardwood and heated marble in the ensuite. Basement boasts 9’ ceilings, walk out, 3 framed bedrooms, two rough plumbed bathrooms & ample space. There is a large concrete room underneath the garage accessible from main area in basement. Above the garage is an attic room just for storage! Homes heating/AC system is geothermal. Basement walls are constructed with ICF (insulated concrete forms) as well as spray foam joist ends, creating an extremely energy efficient home! This home will not disappoint! 1749sqft main flr, 1749sqft bsmt+ 400sq ft concrete rm under garage. Elaine, 250-964-7434, Elenore, 250743-4477. 956 Gillespie Place in Mill Bay, BC

NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.

PARKSVILLESPACIOUS “Windsor Court” 1 level strata patio home, totally updated, 2 bdrm, 2 bath end unit, within walking distance to dwntwn, beach, Oceanside Health Centre and other amenities. Drive by #7 454 Morison Ave or call (250)586-3624 for viewing. $237,900.

LANTZVILLE MOBILE home, dble wide w/upgrades, on lrg lot. 2bdrm, 2bath, W/D, F/S. Kids & pets OK on approval. $70,000 firm. No Agents Please! (250)816-0102

QUALICUM BEACH half acre lot rural setting on no thru road between QB & Parksville, minutes to Hwy 19 & 19A. Level easy build with room for extra family, storage & big toys. Asking $174,000 (no gst/hst). Call 250-248-1044.

CALL TODAY AND START PACKING! BOWEN PARK- 1 bdrm, $650 renovated, inclds heat/HW (250)618-6800, 250-753-4642.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

DELUXE 1329 sqft rancher. 2 bedroom + den, 2 bath, dbl garage home. Spacious master bedroom has walk-in closet, ensuite has heated tile floors. Open living concept w/ gas fireplace, house also has a heat pump. Appliances & window coverings included. Landscaped front & back yard w/sprinkler system. Close to hospital & downtown Duncan. 10 yr New Home Warranty is in effect. 1 (778) 429-8645

Close to Hospital and bus, elevator, wheelchair accessible. Special incentives for seniors. Early move-in on some suites. Free Storage (depends on availability)

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MOBILE 14X56 w/8x12 addition in well maintained 55+ Upper Lantzville park. Lrg bdrm, kitchen & living room. 2yr old roof, furnace & oil tank, kitch counters & appliances. 14-6820 Parklands Place. $48,500. (250)390-3200

HOUSES FOR SALE

CLOSE TO Town- 1 bdrm, $650 inclds cable. Avail now. (250)618-6800, 250-753-4642. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- 1 bdrm furnished, city/ocean view, quiet bldg. NS/NP. Refs. (250)753-1930. HOSPITAL AREA- 1 and 2 bedroom suites starting at $700. Offering Seniors Discount! Heat, hot water included, laundry onsite, wheelchair friendly. NS/NP. Large clean suites, long term onsite management. Call 250-716-3305.

HOSPITAL/BOWEN AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, adult bldg, security cameras. New windows, flooring. Near shops. Sm pet ok. $695+ FREE Heat & H/W. Call 250-753-6656 Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: bachelor unit avail now $590/mo incl. heat & hot water, sm pets ok. 250-9246966. www.meicorproperties.com NANAIMO: CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Hot water incl’d, on bus route. $545/mo. 1 yr lease, ref’s & credit check req’d. Avail. Dec 1. Call 250754-8411. NANAIMO: QUIET, clean and comfortable 1 bdrm. Central location, views, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refs. $650/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633. NEWER 1,000 sq ft, 2 bedroom apt above tree’s restaurant located by the Co-op on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $800 per month. 250-9549547 UNDER NEW MGMT. 1275 Dufferin Cres. 1 & 2 Bdrm from $675/mth Call 250-740-1002

UNIVERSITY AREA: Bachelor neat secured building, shared bathroom, $495/mo. Avail. Dec. 1. Steve (250)667-3009. GREAT STARTER or retirement house. 2-bdrm, 1 bath with full walk-out basement. Freshly painted and updated. New roof. Carport in front and alley access to 24x30 garage. Large yard with fruit trees. For info or viewing phone Jim at 778-421-1310 or Ted at 250723-8089. Pt. Alberni. Asking $165,900.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

1681 BOUNDARY AVE

Large 2 BR. Suites

A lovely 1650 sq ft rancher on .46 acre corner lot in a quiet, friendly rural neighborhood, close to storries beach&oyster rv. nicely landscaped,fenced backyard,garden,dogpen,new flooring,countertops,updated fixtures,bright D/R 3 bdrms,1.5 bth+ fam rm,mud rm,attached 19x11 shop, forced air natural gas heat. $287,000. 250-9233150

HAREWOOD SXS, 3bdrm, 1.5baths, F/S, W/D hookup. N/S, N/P. Ref Req. $900. Avail Dec 1st. (250)714-6948

APARTMENT/CONDO

$600 & UP

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT 6.5 treed acres, 2600 ft. 3bdrm home. Water view every from every room. $419,000. (250)245-8950

HAREWOOD: 2 bdrm sxs duplex, quiet tenants, F/S, W/D, microwave. $850 incld’s hydro and util’s. NP/NS. Avail imm. Ref’s req’d. (250)753-1657

UPPER LANTZVILLE- 1 bdrm in detached Carriage House. F/S, WD, hydro and internet incl. Quiet! NS/NP. Long term, $750. Call 250-716-6797

COTTAGES BEAUTIFUL SMALL Riverfront cabin, furnished or unfurnished. $700. includes hydro. (250)754-0099.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 bedroom trailer for rent on Alberni hwy, Parksville B.C. $600 to $750 per month. 250954-9547

SUITES, UPPER

2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 4 dr. Immaculate condition, Gold color, 104K, AM/FM w/CD player, garage kept. Ask $4250. (250) 715-0875 2004 PONTIAC Sunfire, 93,000 km. Good condition except chip on windshield. $2800 obo. (250) 746-4264

2007 BUICK Allure CXL. 3.8L, V6, leather interior, sun roof, all the extras, beautiful cond. 65,000 km. With 4 new snow tires. $11,500. (250)585-5527.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 TOYOTA Camry, 156,000k, recent brakes, good tires, runs excellent. $1895. 1 (250)753-6273 or phone cell (250)797-2671

5TH WHEEL: 2001 22’ Komfort, 1 owner, 1 slide, sleeps 6, full bath w/tub & shower, full size fridge w/freezer, $9700 obo. 250-748-8202

‘97 SOUTHWIND STORM.34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/C’s. Levelers, gen.set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list. Come & look. 778-455-4589

10MINS SOUTH of NanaimoRural area detached suite, 2 bdrms, lrg deck, covered prking, W/D, cable/hydro incld. $1100. Avail Now. Call mornings (250)754-5040.

2010 KIA FORTE COUPE (silver). Like new, only one owner. 17,500km. $15,000. Call 250-338-8725

Snowbird or Full-time. Well cared for 33.5 ft Montana 5th, 3 slides, huge, bright living space, W/D, lots of storage, generator. (778)418-4000 or email: fsartor@shaw.ca for more info & photos

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & VANS

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

HOMES FOR RENT ARE YOU paying $1200+ for rent? You could own a new 1600 sq.ft. townhouse with new home warranty for similar payments. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, garage & more. If interested, call (250)754-5327 EAGLE CREST- Qualicum, amazing ocean view, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath Rancher, lrg garage. $1300+ utils. Contact Virginia, vdevries@shaw.ca

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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ayson Argue hung in there in the crease for every minute of a three-game road trip. The Nanaimo Clippers goalie faced a barrage of pucks – 128 shots came his way and he turned aside enough of them to give his team a chance to win each game. Surely, 128 pucks takes a toll on the body, right? “Not necessarily where the puck hits…” Argue said. “It’s more, you could almost say night terrors after a weekend like that. You see pucks in your sleep.” His Clippers were outshot 30-24 in a 3-2 loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters, 45-16 in a 5-3 win over the Penticton Vees and 53-24 in a 3-1 loss against the Merritt Centennials. Shots on goal don’t always tell the story, said Argue, suggesting his team’s compete level was good in the latter two games.

“You could tell that we wanted it, we battled hard…” he said. “The only thing that really wasn’t there was the shots for and against.” Although the Clippers surrendered a lot of shots, it wasn’t for lack of trying. Players won’t hesitate to slide in front of pucks to try to help their goalie. Argue said if there’s no traffic around the crease, he’d rather have a clear view of the puck, but said if forwards are diving in front of a shot from outside, it helps. “When people lay down to block it, you know if it’s getting through them it’s going to be in the upper part of the net because they’re laying down and covering the bottom part.” As for generating chances, Argue said the Clippers’ style of play doesn’t always produce a lot of shots – forwards concentrate on a

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Nanaimo Clippers goaltender Jayson Argue makes a save while Penticton Vees opponents crash the crease during a game at Frank Crane Arena earlier this month.

possession game, grinding it out down low and moving the puck from there to the front of the net. Still, the Shipmen would like to start firing more often. “We’re just holding onto pucks too long,” said Scott Prier, Clippers captain. “Other teams are putting 45, 50 shots towards us a game and Argue’s standing on his head … When you see Args stopping

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50 shots a game, it makes you want to win for him.” Nanaimo’s 20-year-old veteran goaltender has been a leader this season. His 12 wins and three

shutouts are best in the B.C. Hockey League, he leads the junior A loop in saves (693) and he’s third in save percentage (.923). He doesn’t mind the workload one bit. “I’ve told [coach Mike Vandekamp] lots of times, if he wants me to play every game for the rest of the year, I will,” Argue said. “It’s my last year so I’ll get as much junior in as I can.”

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Barsby goes to battle in semifinal I AA VARSITY team to face Mission.

BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

Mission impossible? Maybe, maybe not. The Barsby Bulldogs take the field against the Mission Roadrunners this Saturday (Nov. 23) at UBC with a berth in the Subway Bowl championship on the line. If the two powerhouse AA varsity football programs are meeting up on the gridiron, then it must be that time of year, the time of year when the games matter most. “As a program and coaches, we’ve been at each other in the playoffs in one form or another since 2010. We’re not strangers to these guys,” said Rob Stevenson, coach of the Bulldogs. “Their players know our players, our players know them; there’s a

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Barsby Bulldogs players Parker Bowles, left, and North Rainey sandwich a Holy Cross Crusaders opponent during playoff action Saturday at Merle Logan Field.

lot of mutual respect, I think.” The Roadrunners are a speedy, skilful team with a handful of stars. “We’ve got to be able to tackle out

in space and not let them get the ball in their playmakers’ hands,” Stevenson said. Kyle Vollet, Bulldogs linebacker, said Mission has some “pure

athletes” whom the ’Dawgs will need to tackle by committee. “It’s got to be great angles and good speed getting to the football,” he said. “Truly it’s got to be

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Coun. George Anderson said it would be “premature and unfair” not to subject the park upgrades to the budget process. The football stadium issue was brought before city council this week because Nanaimo school district is working on the master planning process at Nanaimo District Secondary School and is in consultations with the municipality on joint use of its properties including Rotary Bowl. A 1,500-seat football stadium, with lights, artificial turf and other amenities would cost about $6 million at either Caledonia Park or Rotary Bowl, according to a City of Nanaimo staff report. “I’m not interested in spending $6 million on Caledonia so that we can play six games a year on it,” said Coun. Bill McKay. “I want to see if we can make whatever field we choose the capital for football in Nanaimo. Be it high school, be it the [Vancouver Island] Raiders, be it perhaps even a university team.” Ruttan suggested Caledonia Park was the better choice because the site belongs to the municipality. Coun. Bill Bestwick didn’t like the idea of having to purchase Rotary Bowl.

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all 11 men getting to the football this weekend.” Barsby’s offence will look a little different than Mission’s. The ’Dawgs can pass the ball when they need to, but their bread and butter is the run game. “Good power football,” Vollet said. “We like to smash people in the mouth and we’re going to keep that going.” Both programs are undefeated in 2013, so something’s going to give on Saturday. “If we play confidently and we play within our system, it should be a good day,” Vollet said. A good day for a mission, one that the Bulldogs choose to accept. “What a big game that’s going to be,” Stevenson said. “It’s going to be a fun game.” GAME ON … Barsby and Mission kick off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium.

One Island team will reach the final, the other will be finished. The Nanaimo Redmen meet the Cowichan Bulldogs this Sunday (Nov. 24) in Duncan in the Vancouver Mainland Football League midget semifinals. The Redmen (8-2-1) and Bulldogs (101) advanced after quarter-final wins last weekend, with Nanaimo getting past the Chilliwack Giants 22-14 and Cowichan shutting out the Victoria Spartans 36-0. The Island neighbours played earlier this month, with the Bulldogs edging the Redmen 15-10 at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park. “We gave Cowichan a really tough game and we think that if it wasn’t for our mistakes, we would have beat them,” said Sean Roden, Redmen coach. So that’s a positive, he said, and his team is also relatively healthy for this time of year, a crucial factor considering the club’s shallow roster. Doug (Opie) Williams, coach of the Cowichan midgets, said the Redmen will try to shut down his team’s run game so it will be important for his Bulldogs to limit miscues with the pass game. The winner gets to play for a championship, so both teams are going to go hard. “Football is about making sacrifices for your teammates,’’ said Williams. “Now is the time to make those sacrifices. We need to stay focused and we need to step up our game.” GAME ON … The Redmen and Bulldogs kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. at Duncan’s McAdam Park … The North Surrey Bears are taking on the Langley Stampeders that same day in the VMFL’s other semifinal.

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“That was built on the blood, sweat and tears of the volunteers of our community and the corporate community,” he said. “Now we’re talking about maybe having to buy it back?” Any planning at the NDSS site is preliminary, which is why city staff recommended council consider the $250,000 fix at Caledonia Park. “This joint-use plan for Rotary will take some time, if not years to actually come

to fruition,” said Ted Swabey, city manager. “So there’s temporary means that need to be done now.” Harding said parks and rec budgeting is already underway, so staff will prepare a report and present it at an upcoming budget meeting. “We’ll work closely with the Raiders, work closely with the B.C. Football Association and make sure that what we do propose will meet their needs,” he said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Mariners basketball teams look to keep up hot shooting The VIU Mariners have distinguished themselves as elite teams so far this season, and fans have one last chance this fall to see what the league’s best look like. Vancouver Island University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams take on the Camosun Chargers this Friday (Nov. 22) at the VIU gym. Both Mariners teams are off to identical 5-0 starts in the Pacific Western Athletic Association. Playing on home-floor the last two weekends, the M’s have created momentum that they’ll try to carry into Friday’s Island Rivalry games against Camo. File photo The men have VIU’s Seth Goodman takes a been led so far shot earlier this season. by Brandon Jones, who is third in the league in points (21.4 per game) and Seth Goodman, who is tops in the PacWest with 9.6 rebounds per game. VIU’s women’s team boasts the PacWest’s top two scorers, Jocelyn Jones (17.8 points per game) and Shayna Worthington (15.0). GAME ON … Friday’s women’s matchup tips off at 6 p.m. followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and alumni and free for VIU students.

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Curlers raise a glass to Hangover Bonspiel One of the most popular bonspiels of the local season was successfully held last weekend at the Nanaimo Curling Centre. While participation in many spiels has tapered off in recent years, the annual men’s Hangover Bonspiel still manages to attract a strong number of entries. The reason likely relates to planning and organization, together with the bonspiel’s reputation for good food and prizes, competitive curling and above all plenty of fun and fellowship. This year was no exception, as a full field of 36 teams took part, including seven from out of town. The bonspiel was hosted by the Sunday men’s Hangover League, which this year is headed by new president Chuck Passmore. Ferdie Hobson is the past president and Tom Zacharuk the vicepresident. Also on the executive is league treasurer Randy Brahnuik and my thanks to him for his help in gathering results from the three-day event. On Sunday afternoon, the only two undefeated teams in the field met in the final of the bonspiel’s A event, which was spon-

sored by Midland Tools. team break things open And it was an excellent with three points in the final between two evenly fourth end en route to matched Nanaimo teams an 8-1 decision over the skipped by Ron Leake and Frank Smith entry. Others Craig MacRae. Trailing 5-4 with Allarie were third after seven ends of play, Doug McGlenen, second Leake tied the game in the Bill Shaw and lead Trevor eighth to force an extra Shaw. Smith’s teammates end. In that extra frame he were Cam Foster, Keith then managed to steal the Clarke and Rudy Brulotte. winning point Third place in for an exciting B went to the thorpe 6-5 victory. foursome of report Backing Leake Mike Redlick, on the champiJon Mason, Rod Ian Thorpe onship squad Edgeworthy and Columnist were third Ian Ian Tyerman, Cook, second with fourth Jim Newlands going to the and lead Lee Nanaimo team Venables. With of Brian Scorer, MacRae on George Duffell, the runnerCliff King and up team were Merv Osler. Louie Cavezza The final of at third, Paul Merkel C event, sponsored by playing second and Tom Christensen Collision, Weinreich throwing lead saw Wayne Harris and his stones. Courtenay team edge out Visiting teams skipped Nanaimo skip Tim Cullen by Bob Arksey from and his team of Bruce Abbotsford and Craig Willgress, Ward Wiltsey Rampton from Vancouver and Murray Norby. With claimed third and fourth the game tied 3-3 after six spots respectively in the ends, Harris scored two A event. in the seventh and held Sponsor for the bonCullen to one in the eighth spiel’s B event was Mark’s for a 5-4 win. Imports and the final was Local teams were third an all-Nanaimo matchup. and fourth in C. Taking Skip Dan Allarie saw his third place was skip Mike

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Chahley and his rink of Tony Wright, Tom Zacharuk and Kerry Lucas and in fourth spot was Mike Kenefick and his teammates Mike Pepin, Bob Palynchuk and Bill Millward. M.J. Chahley Construction Group sponsored the D event of the competition and the final featured another exciting finish. One of the teams involved was a Courtenay entry skipped by Rock Cowles, while the other consisted of Kamloops skip Harry Noel backed by Nanaimo players Harold Levesque, Howard Jeglum and Bob Franklin. Cowles led 6-5 after six ends, but Noel scored one in the seventh and stole another in the final end for a 7-6 victory. Taking third in the D bracket was the Nanaimo team of Rick Ringma, Scott MacLean, Lorne Bury and Don Lutes, while fourth went to the Craig Bernes foursome out of Courtenay. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. u Ian Thorpe writes about sports Thursdays.

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Nov. 11-16 Monday 55-plus - Al Solmie, 302 single, 707 triple; Marg Olsen, 617 triple. Tuesday 55-plus - Mike Turner, 775 triple; Myrna Cain, 259 single. Tuesday mixed - Jon Athey, 335 single; Lindsay Haverstock, 786 triple; Bonnie Serson, 668 triple. Wednesday ladies Susan Stevenson, 224 single. Wednesday classic Duane Kravontka, 360 single; Tom Moore, 959

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Fifteen artists featured in show Fifteen artists from Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and beyond will share their pieces for a holiday exhibition at the downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery. The show features works by emerging and established artists in a diverse range of media. Participating artists include Jan Beringer Corey Bryson, Patricia Carroll, Sandra Doore, Stephanie Frame, Yvonne Fried Antoinette, Scott Kemp, Joshua Miller, Michelle Randle, Sharon Stone, Jason Stoval, Susan

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Flute player salvaged redwood tree from Hospice House By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

A flute carved from the branch of a downed redwood tree will lend its soft notes to memorial gatherings at the new Hospice House. When Nanaimo Community Hospice staff had an old redwood tree taken down in the back yard of Hospice House on Boundary Avenue, they never suspected the tree would play a role in the society’s future. Terry Mack, a former staff member, who is also an intuitive player of the Native American flute, saved several branches of the tree, which she took to a flute maker. A flute, two years in the making, made its performance debut when it was presented to the society during the Language of Light at Costin Hall in Lantzville Oct. 18. The concert, performed by Mack, singer songwriter Cali Massey and

guitarists Paul Bezooyen and Dave Kilbank also raised $900 for Hospice House. “Nobody would have thought about that except someone who would know what to do with it,” said Jeanne Fahlman, hospice development officer. “So here she was, hauling this big branch up and this is what we’ve got from it.” The flute has been placed on Hospice House’s memory mantle above the library fireplace as a reminder of the society’s history and will also be played during the society annual Gathering to Remember, an afternoon of music and candlelight held every December. Mack is composing a piece of music to be played on the flute during the gatherings. For more information, please visit www.nanaimo hospice.com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Christmas season, with Tomas Luis Victoria’s O Magnum Mysterium, followed by two movements from Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri. This large work includes five soloists from the choir and accompaniment by organ and a small ensemble of string players from the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra. Completing the early music material is Tom Tompkins’ When David Heard and J.S. Bach’s motet for double choir,

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Choral Dances for Gloriana as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of his birth. Last spring the Island Consort competed for the first time in the biannual National Choral Competition and has made use of the adjudicators’ comments. From this, director Bruce Farquharson composed a very West Coast piece, called This Kyrie, which will be premiered along with his transcription of Myer’s Cavatina from

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Pub’s pyjama drive keeps kids cozy If you have ever received a new pair of Christmas pyjamas as a child you know how great it feels to snuggle in for the night and wait for Santa in your new PJs. Many needy children have never experienced this. To give children the opportunity to receive a new pair of pyjamas on Christmas day, Brown’s Social House is hosting a pyjama drive on Dec. 8. The restaurant, located just off Metral Drive, near Super-

store, is collecting pyjamas for newborns to age 16. Brown’s will then donate the pyjamas to Christmas charities which will give to families who depend on those services. It’s the fourth year Brown’s Social House chain of restaurants has participated in the drive, collecting more than 4,000 pairs of pyjamas. People can drop pyjamas off at any time, but donations made on Dec. 8 will earn a 50-per cent reduction on the food bill.

Val Liddle, a speaker on seniors travel, owned a travel agency for 20 years. For the last nine years she has specialized in solo travel for travellers 45-plus. Liddle is a widow who understands the needs of solo travellers. For those who are single or travelling solo her Singles Travel Club offers the benefit of travelling in a group while avoiding the costly single supplement. The club organizes short and long-term trips geared toward those without a partner or a partner who will not travel. For most destinations, group activities are arranged

based on the interests of the group, but are optional. The club organizes a social about six weeks prior to each departure where people can meet and choose their roommate. Dinner meetings are held in Nanaimo from 6 to 9 p.m. on the third Monday of the month at the ABC Restaurant, 6671 Mary Ellen Dr. The format is dinner followed by a travel meeting, guest speakers and socializing. Past trips have included Australia, Holland River Cruise, Britain, Calgary Stampede, Thailand, India and Leavenworth Christmas Lights.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin B11

Artist raising money for typhoon relief

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School support Employees at Nanaimo branches of Coastal Community Credit Union raised $6,201 for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation, which provides supplies for students whose families are experiencing economic hardship. Erin van Steen, right, executive director of the foundation, receives the donation from the credit union’s Karen Ross, left, Shawna McPhilips, Trish Baird, Kristi Schulz, Jane Russell and Greg Scott.

Discussion panel follows film screening Vancouver Island Students’ Union and Haven Society partnered to sponser the screening of Tough Guise 2, a film by Jackson Katz. Katz is an an educator, author, filmmaker, and cultural theorist who is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of gender vio-

lence prevention education and critical media literacy. A discussion led by a panel of men will follow the screening, set for Monday (Nov. 25), in building 355 at the university. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Please call 250-7562452, ext. 224.

Like many exhibition Monday Nanaimo residents, and Tuesday (Nov. writer and artist 25-26) at Country Theo Dombrowski Club Centre. is responding to the “What many may humanitarian crisis be intrigued about created by Typhoon this particular art Haylan with a fundshow is that they raiser. will be Probable to ably best buy the known to original Nanaimo of a residents painting as the which author thouand illussands of trator others of five know guide from its books appearto the ance secret in one THEO DOMBROWSKI beaches of the of the Secret area, Dombrowski is Beaches books,” combining his funDombrowski said. draising goals with “They may find it fun offering art lovers a to have guests walk unique opportunity. into their home and The seascapes say, “Hey, haven’t I that appear as seen that painting illustrations in the somewhere before?” five Heritage House Dombrowski will guide books will be be donating the profavailable on sale its from the sale of during a two-day the paintings to the

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The members of the Nanaimo Golf Club present Dawne Anderson, Salvation Army envoy, a cheque for $1,353.70. Members of the golf club fundraised throughout the year to assist the Salvation Army with its Christmas campaign. From left are Ash Chada, golf club manager; Daryl Kreps, women’s captain; Dana Smiley, nine hole women’s coordinator; Anderson; and Gary Brothers, Wednesday morning men.

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Nanaimo CarShare has added a casual membership category, requiring no investment in cooperative shares, to pave the way for more people who want to car share. Since Nanaimo CarShare was formed in 2011, new members had to purchase $500 in Nanaimo CarShare shares to join. The shares purchase, refundable to members who

leave the co-op, gives members voting rights for a say in how the co-operative is managed and operated. Casual membership waives the $500 buy-in and some privileges of full membership. Casual members are not kept informed of the co-op’s progress and have no vote on questions put to the shareholding membership. Casual members also pay a $50 annual fee and $7.50 per hour to use a car compared to the $3 per hour rate for full members. Nanaimo CarShare’s casual

members must also satisfy the same eligibility criteria as full members. More than 50 drivers now share Nanaimo CarShare’s fleet. All Nanaimo CarShare members make self-service bookings for trips as short as one hour or as long as three days and pay usage fees according to hours reserved and kilometres travelled. The co-op pays for insurance, maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance and fuel. For more information, please visit nanaimocarshare.ca or call 250-741-4141.

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The S3 really is the sweet spot for drivers that want to have extra power but with a very compliant and comfortable ride. Zack Spencer

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Audi’s road ahead paved with more than good intentions 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet/S3 MONACO: Over the next 12 months or so, consumers are going to be treated to an onslaught of new entries into the premium market. Not to worry, the next wave of German sedans and convertibles are of a more affordable nature. Recently Mercedes Benz introduced their all-new CLA 250 at an eye-popping price of just $34,000 for a sleek and sexy sedan. Next year we will see the introduction of BMW’s new 1-series and 2-Series sedans, coupes and convertibles. Audi has been ahead of the curve as they helped pioneer this entry-level segment with the original, the A3 sportback, sold in Canada for years. The all-new Audi A3 sedan will arrive in March of 2014 and the convertible and more powerful S3 sedan will arrive in the fall of 2014. This week I had a chance to drive both the convertible and S3 in Monte Carlo, a full year ahead of their introduction here. Audi is one of the fastest growing premium brands and a big part of that is the variety of cars they offer. Unfortunately, we will no longer get the sportback, but the fact we get the rest of the line of A3s is exciting for buyers. Looks The A3 is built off a shared platform with VW called MQB. This platform was a significant investment for the VW group as it is lighter, bigger and stronger than the last Golf platform and provides a sturdy basis for the A3 Cabrio and S3. The new Cabriolet is 60kg lighter than the outgoing European model, yet the wheelbase is longer and the interior room and trunk more ample. It could be argued that Audi is building some of the most attractive cars these days and these smaller products still convey the same sense of power and solidity that the bigger products portray. The S3 is especially forceful with a 15mm lower stance than the A3 sedan. The air intakes are bigger with more detail; the side mirrors are highlighted with brushed aluminum; and the rear of the car looks more masculine thanks to chunky exhaust tips. The

direct injection turbo with 220hp, matched to Cabriolet on the other hand is a more sophisticated approach thanks to the use of aluminum Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system. A sixaround the front windshield and trim along the speed automatic is confirmed but the duel-clutch doors and rear quarter panel that make the car S-Tronic transmission might be sold as an option look bigger than it is. in this model. There will be no manual shift and no diesel, which is a shame, as I drove one of Inside Another strength of Audi is interior fit the European versions with this setup and it was and finish and these new products are covered superb. The S3 comes standard with a 300hp in first class materials. The dash has a cenversion of the same 2.0L engine and tre-mounted screen for accessing the duel clutch automatic, and of the easy-to-use computer controller. course, AWD. It’s not as powerful as Unlike the Mercedes CLA, this screen the 355hp Mercedes CLA 45 AMG, can fold into the dash to provide a but I feel it has more usable power. more polished look. Some think the The CLA gets peak horsepower at dash-mounted screens look like an afvery high revs, whereas this new terthought, but this one gets around S3 pulls from very low speeds up this problem. Space is good for such to higher speeds. I experienced this The A3 Cabriolet a compact car. The back seat of the carving the switchback mountain S3 sedan is actually big enough to fit and S3 confirm that roads just above Monaco. Power is adults up to six feet tall and the side good things do come not an issue; I would argue that the windows are much bigger than the S3 is a better everyday car comnew Mercedes CLA, providing a more in small packages pared to the more nervous feeling practical day-to-day sedan. The trunk Zack Spencer AMG competitor. The suspension is is large and the rear seats split and more compliant and the power is a fold for added cargo volume. This is perfect combination of drivability and enthusiasm. true with the Cabriolet but the space is constricted Audi claims a 0-100km/h run will take just 4.9 when the roof is down. The S3 comes with nicely seconds in the S3 and use a combined 6.9L/100km bolstered front seats in contrasting colours, plus (European fuel rating). an optional diamond pattern stitch can be ordered to take the sporty sedan to another level. I found Verdict It is going to be an exciting time to be the seating position very comfortable and outward in the market for an entry-level premium car over visibility is not a problem. The Cabriolet seats are the next year. The A3 Cabriolet and S3 confirm that fitted with a heater that showers the front passengood things do come in small packages. Pricing gers with warm air across their shoulders and neck has not been established for the Cabrio but it for top-down stints. The weather in Monte Carlo was hinted that this model would be roughly the was perfect for the convertible – the sun was same price as the S3, which has been confirmed shining off the Mediterranean, showcasing this car at $44,000, roughly $6,000 cheaper than the CLA of opulence at a more affordable price. AMG. The base A3 sedan will arrive in a few short months with a 1.8L turbo gasoline engine, an Drive The Canadian models have not fully been nailed down, as there is still a year to go until optional TDI diesel and the same 2.0L turbo found the Cabrio and S3 arrive. What is established is in the Cabrio. The S3 really is the sweet spot for the convertible will come with the all-new 2.0L drivers that want to have extra power but with a

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nt to scream when I am stuck behind a car that fails to signal ntent to turn left until the traffic light turns green. weather doesn’t as to be Wintry one of the most inconsiderate acts, especially in to leave driversan offence, which carries a $121 fine and gestedhave areas. It’s also in. Considerate drivers would realize their error -pointsnowed penalty. For most people who are drive on. Ha! They don’t exist. just using a plow for clearing their own keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca driveway, a t drives-u-crazy. straight-blade will more than likely be just fine. Snowsport offers a personal plow that is perfect for the homeowner. This system attaches to a front mounted receiver just as a boat trailer would. The U-shaped bracket is connected to the receiver and the snow blade rides up and down on these bars to allow for change in the terrain your plowing. Because there are no hydraulics involved, all you do is back up and the snow More women are making car purchases than ever before. FILE PHOTO blade lies back skimming over the surface. When BY ALEXANDRA STRAUB driving forward the blade automatically re-engages For many people, buying a car is a for plowing. When you are stressful process. finished, lift the blade back Something worse than going over the push frame into to the dentist or for women, a the transport position. K2 is another brand of Brazilian waxing. Ouch. snowplow designed for the It can be a lengthy one too. homeowner with acreage. Furthermore, it doesn’t always Designed to work with start by going from dealership to a front receiver hitch, it The image of a damsel dealership. simply slides in the receiver In fact, most people have access lost in a showroom, if and locks in place with a to the Internet, so they’re doing it ever actually existed, hitch lock. The winch is their research before even leaving controlled from inside the their home and finding themis no longer something selves on a dealer lot, or with cab and will raise or lower salespeople will see. glossy brochures in hand. the height of the blade.

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