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When 25-year-old Lantzville councillor Andrew Mostad throws up his hand, his vote is counted like any other. Now he wants to make sure his opinion carries the same weight. “There is a lot of push back, not so much against young people getting involved, but young people being heard,” he said of politics. “We need to be less of a novelty and something put up on a mantelpiece – your trophy young person on council – and be seen as a contributing member.” Mostad is among the Nanaimo region’s under-40 politicians facing age discrimination in local governReporter Tamara ment. Despite being Cunningham investigates elected by the public, how youth influences it’s a challenge for politics at the municipal the change-makers level during this two-part, to be seen as equals multimedia series on by their older peers. Youth in Politics. Today, They report pervasive youth respond to issues feelings of being disreof age discrimination spected, intimidated raised by council and subjected to members. “cheap” shots about their age in front of the electorate – and they say it’s time for it to stop. Community leaders shouldn’t be tolerant of any kind of discrimination and by leaving negative age comments unchecked, councils are making it more challenging for young people to share ideas, they say, adding it also does little to reverse the trend of youth disillusionment with the political system. ◆ See ‘YOUNG’ /7
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The Katzberg family – Bernie, left, Jessica, Ethan and Coralee – bring their Christmas tree to their car at the Gogo tree farm in Nanaimo.
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Gogo said the second and third weekends of December are when he sees the most customers. “We like coming out here because we love real Christmas trees and the tradition of cutting down our own Christmas tree,” said Blake Howe, who was at Gogo’s farm Saturday. “I like looking around and exploring [for] Christmas trees ... We’re looking for a Charlie Brown tree,” said son Dusty. This is Bernie, Coralee, Jessica and Ethan Katzberg’s first time searching for a Christmas tree in Nanaimo and they were inspired to select their tree. ◆ See ‘GOGO’S’ /13
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City staff exploring corporate sponsors for Nanaimo venues By Karl yu The News BulleTiN
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School students Danielle Rogers, left, Isabella Haxton, Malanya Gaudet, Tyler Ollech, Rylan Clark, Kyle Veasey, Ben Martin and Rachel Carefoot are raising money for the News Bulletin’s Coins for Kids campaign. Pleasant Valley students are divided into clans at the beginning of the year, which are competing to bring in the most money for the campaign.
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friendly competition amongst students is fuelling Pleasant Valley Elementary School’s 2013 Coins for Kids drive. At the beginning of the school year, students from Grades 1 to 7 are divided up into one of four clans – bear, eagle, whale and wolf. The clans remain together for the year and team up for a number of fundraising initiatives, including one to bring in the most coins for the annual News Bulletin fundraiser. But while it is a friendly contest benefitting the less fortunate, school
principal Kathy Bergman said students still want to win. “They like to have their clan do well ... This is the part where we say which clan will bring in the most coins and we reminded them [which clan won last year] and try to work on it that way,” said Bergman. On top of adding flavour to the fundraising, the competition aids in development of students and is fitting given the time of year. The school theme for December is generosity, Bergman said. “I think it’s really important for us as a school and individuals to remind ourselves that at all times
of the year we can help people out and that small bits all add up to make a lot of money for people or a lot of help. That’s our focus. In our month of generosity, we’ve had a lot of students bringing in things for Hamperville and other things and like I said, the Coins for Kids we do talk about as another way we can help other children,” she said. Pleasant Valley Elementary School has been taking part in the News Bulletin’s coin collection campaign for four years. The Coins for Kids campaign ends today (Dec. 19) and started in 1996 as Pennies for Presents,
taking in people’s change and raising more than $160,000 in the Nanaimo area to help buy gifts for children and food for their families. Totals are still being tallied but organizers were hoping to surpass last year’s total of $8,100. Donations can still be dropped off at the News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., or at one of the community drop off locations at In Print, John’s Bedroom Barn, Northridge Fitness, Canadian Tire, Sink or Swim Scuba, La-Z-Boy, Royal LePage at Brooks Landing, Coast Realty downtown, ICBC Driver Licensing Centre, Quality Foods at University Village, Cline Medical Centre and Bruce Senini’s dental office. For more information, please call 250-753-3707. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
City of Nanaimo staff will continue to explore a sponsorship policy after a presentation from a Calgary-based sponsorship consultant Tuesday. Partnership Group president and CEO Brent Barootes told council sponsorship is a $1.59-billion industry and the city had to determine what it had to sell in terms of naming rights. Council asked staff to prepare a report looking at options for developing a sponsorship strategy. The city has been looking at the selling of naming rights as an additional revenue stream and while Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan suggested that the Nanaimo Ice Centre and aquatic centre could be candidates to have a sponsorship attached, he said it was too soon to begin thinking about what facilities could actually be up for sale. “I think that’s quite a bit further ahead than where we are as to identify actual buildings but I think what we’re expecting is that city staff will sit down and in concert with whoever’s retained to do some advice on this, to come up with a plan on what it could be,” Ruttan said. He said sponsorships didn’t have to be for buildings alone. “We’ve spent a lot of money on artificial turf – they’re about $1 million each for an artificial field – and we’ve got three of them now,” Ruttan said. “We’re not necessarily looking at naming rights of existing buildings but rather the whole procedure of what would qualify and how we would go about it.” Barootes discussed branding of memorial parks and fields named after notable citizens and the problems that could arise. The mayor didn’t foresee council adding a corporate sponsor’s name to such facilities as Merle Logan Field. “Certainly Merle Logan Field is already established and I think it would be extremely unlikely that any council would want to go and change that name,” Ruttan said. But while it is respectful to name fields after people who have made community contributions, Ruttan said looking at sponsorship when naming future fields should be examined as well. “There are two different functions as I see it; one is identifying and recognizing people in the community or on a personal level, where we thank them for their participation by way of naming areas after them,” Ruttan said. “The other is ... the schools and cities are starting to realize there is a financial opportunity to be gained by looking at the possibility of sponsorship of some of these things.” Ruttan estimated the report will be completed in late January. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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After Lavoie invited Wilson in he allegedly convinced her there was something wrong with her laptop and that it needed a program installed. Lavoie never gave the suspect permission, but he left with the computer anyway a few minutes later. Later that day Lavoie, 74, noticed her camera was missing, too. She called police, who identified Wilson from a bag he left behind and found him at a home on Harewood Road Saturday and arrested him for theft. The laptop and camera have not been recovered. Police said they have had numerous run-ins with Wilson since he came to Nanaimo in 2005. “This was simply a case of someone taking advantage of a kind, caring and sweet individual,” said Const. Gary
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O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “Even though Ms. Lavoie was conned, she certainly has not lost her sense of humanity. “She really wants her message to be for everyone to continue reaching out to strangers and not become callous or intimidated as the result of an isolated incident. “It appears Doris Lavoie has not lost the true meaning of Christmas.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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maNagErS Say they are seeing new faces at nightly openings this year. By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN
With the start of winter officially just days away sub zero temperatures have already kept homeless people seeking warm beds at Nanaimo’s emergency shelters for several weeks. Kevan Griffith, coordinator for the First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo’s Extreme Weather Shelter, said an average of 17 people per night have been staying at the facility for the past month. “It’s been busy, but it’s OK,” Griffiths said. “I’m glad we’re using our beds.” The shelter can sleep up to 24 people, but the province actually covers the costs for up to 18 beds, which was suggested by the shelter. Funding is based on the average number of beds used per night. “The reason we lowered it with B.C. Housing was because last year our average was 10.5 [guests per night],” Griffith said. “I’m letting them know how many times we’re over. If our average ends up being 18 for the year I’m sure they’ll give us back six beds.” The city also contributes funding and Griffith said Gorosh Cranes donates a lockable bin for clients to secure their shopping carts and bikes overnight. The shelter was at capacity on only about two of the
coldest nights in recent weeks. Griffith and Rob Anderson, director for the Salvation Army in Nanaimo, have noticed a number of new faces they haven’t seen in previous years. Griffith said there have been rumours people from Ladysmith, which does not have an emergency shelter, have migrated to Nanaimo to get out of the cold, but his queries as to whether they came from Ladysmith haven’t generated conclusive answers. “We had a couple that were identified as being from Ladysmith, but when I spoke to them they told me they used to live in Ladysmith,” Griffith said. “When you’re homeless, really, what’s your address?” Griffith and Anderson said they haven’t heard of anyone succumbing to the cold, but one man was sent to the Extreme Weather Shelter after being treated for exposure at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Samaritan House, an emergency women’s shelter on Nicol Street, has 10 beds has been running a nearly maximum occupancy throughout the fall too, said Ronnel Bosman, Samaritan House director. When women have to be turned away Samaritan House staff do what has become standard practice for all shelters, phone around
to other shelters until a beds are found. “We won’t let people stay outside if the Extreme Weather Shelter is full,” Bosman said. “We have overflow mattresses, so we will use that if we need to or will phone around or phone the RCMP to put them in the cells or something, but we try to accommodate them somewhere.” Anderson said the occupancy rate at the Salvation Army’s New Hope Centre on Nicol Street was about 87 per cent for October and 94 per cent for November this year compared to the same period for 2012 when occupancy averaged about 57 per cent. “We are seeing a lot of new faces,” Anderson said. But some of those
are people who will only seek shelter under the most extreme conditions. “We had a couple people that we know live in tents and they came in,” Anderson said. “Normally they have a tent somewhere, I think set up somewhere on Mount Benson.” When cold weather hits, shelters look for donations of coats and warm clothing, personal hygiene products and fresh fruit, something often overlooked among donations of nonperishables, bread and donuts, but is an important dietary supplement throughout the winter months. “We’re always looking for socks and men’s underwear,” Griffith said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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Nanaimo lawyer Jim Vanstone has been awarded the honorary title of Queen’s counsel. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced the appointment of 32 lawyers to the title of Queen’s counsel last week, including Vanstone, a civil litigation lawyer at the Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Nanaimo office. Appointees for the annual designation are nominated by the public for their merit and contributions, and considered by an advisory committee made up of people like the chief justice of the Supreme Court of B.C. and the chief justice of British Columbia. “The Q.C. designation is given to lawyers who have shown exceptional leadership in the legal profession while giving back to their community and colleagues,” said Anton, in a recent press release. “I want to congratulate this year’s Q.C. recipients and thank them for their significant contributions to our justice system and their work on behalf of British Columbia and its citizens.” Vanstone, who has been a practicing lawyer for more than three decades, said he is pleasantly surprised and honored to be given the title – the equivalent to an achievement award. “I have had a long and rewarding career during which I have had the privilege of being able to assist many deserving clients when they were going through difficult personal experiences and I feel honored to be recognized by an appointment such as this,” Vanstone said. The Nanaimo lawyer focuses on personal injury law. He also serves on the Port Theatre Society board and is a 20-year member of the Malaspina Choir. – News Bulletin staff
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If aspiring politicians want something enough, age-related comments won’t stand in their way. That’s the view of Wellington Secondary student Claudia Thompson, 15, who says for those going into politics “hearing little comments” about age from Nanaimo city councillors just makes them want to work harder. In a far-reaching discussion with the News Bulletin, Wellington Secondary students and the president of the Young Professionals of Nanaimo discussed youth in politics, from the potential effect of discriminatory comments to the importance of the youth vote and efforts to listen to young people. The issue of age discrimination in municipal politics was highlighted this week, as a trio of the region’s young councillors discussed publicly their struggle to gain colleagues’ respect, including experiences of being treated differently than other councillors and negative references to their age. In a May meeting, Nanaimo Coun. Jim Kipp, for example, questioned being lectured to by “my 22-year-old.” The youth watched video clips of age being referenced and weighed in on its effects. Adam Hawryluk, president of the Young ProfessionFor the first part of als of Nanaimo, this two-part series, plus said the dismissive photos and videos, please tone is detrimental visit our website at www. to any conversananaimobulletin.com. tion, limiting the ability of someone to offer heartfelt ideas. In this case, an opinion is being undermined because of a certain attribute and that “is definitely because of age,” he said, adding it could possibly deter someone from wanting to enter into politics. “If it was a woman having an issue with this, yes we’d like to have them treated as an equal,” he said. “We can’t say that we don’t want them treated as a woman because that is who they are and that’s where they come from and they bring a certain level of opinion or perspective from that ... but when it’s drawn out as a condescending attribute I think that’s where it becomes an issue,” he said. Thompson said she doesn’t believe agerelated comments made in the council chambers will stop aspiring politicians, but 17-yearold Caitlin Jakobsen said it could justify feelings of apathy some young people already have. The comments are also “discouraging.”
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Adam Hawryluk, president of the Young Professionals of Nanaimo, said dismissive tones toward youth are detrimental to conversations.
“I think it’s kind of sad,” Jakobsen said. “If you are a councillor and representative of the entire City of Nanaimo, you should be respectful to all the different demographics and age groups and cultures of the city of Nanaimo.” The trio agrees change is needed when it comes to young people and politics – from increasing the number of youth voters to a greater effort on the side of politicians to engage those currently too young to cast a ballot. “If these people are going to be representing our community and our community’s desires and if we don’t have a say in who is representing us, no matter at what age, I think the system stops working on our behalf,” said Hawryluk, who has been a part of an effort to encourage more young people to vote. “But you can’t blame a system that you are not part of. You have to become engaged to truly get the benefit of it.” Jakobsen points out that baby boomers are currently the largest voting population and so the municipality is “a little lopsided.” It’s a problem because each generation has grown up with different experiences and ideals – and value different issues. She said baby boomers might be more focused on health care, for example, while “our generation will focus more on other things, such as environment.” Jakobsen said a solution to getting more young people to the polls could be in politicians listening to the views of the under-17 crowd and acting on them – making them feel like they have a little more power than before. news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Young politicians gathering ◆ From /1 political dreams, as well as help There is a reason young people them get the support they need to aren’t turning out to the polls in “get out there and make change” large numbers – and they should and feel empowered, Mostad be, according to Nanaimo city said, adding as a group they can councillor George Anderson, 23, also ensure discrimination is who points out they are future tax- addressed. “We really need to payers and will assume responsi- combat the apathy in young peobility for decisions made by local ple and really stand up together government today. By including and say that we have a voice, we them in a meaningful way, the city have something to say and we is also helping to ensure this is a actually have quite a lot to say.” place they want to stay and raise Millbank hopes that by sharing their families, he said. experiences, young politicians With little action taken yet to will realize they are not alone with change the tide of discrimination, some of the issues they are strugAnderson and his peers – Mostad gling with. So far, about 40 people and Lantzville councillor Jennifer are expected at the event in midMillbank, 37 – are ready to take January. matters into their own hands – Other efforts are also afoot. from advocating for decorum to Anderson, a rookie politician, encouraging more political par- is advocating for Nanaimo city ticipation among councillors to youth and creating unite against age a new network of discrimination, empowered, young pointing out that B.C. politicians. change takes a But they say the team. He also community and supports a new politicians also If youth don’t have code of conduct need to be part of that outlines clear the solution. an opportunity to c o n s e q u e n c e s “It will not if someone isn’t c h a n g e u n l e s s express their views r e s p e c t f u l t o there is some push and explain what other members back from people of council. The around the coun- they’d like to see policy is currently cil table and the being worked on public to say this changed and why, at city hall as part is discrimination of recommendaand these actions change may never tions stemming are not acceptable take place. from a gover… [that] we elect n a n c e re v i e w. our politicians and The move is supexpect each and every one of ported by the mayor, along with them to be given fair weight,” said potential changes to televised Mostad. question periods during open The first-time councillor believes meetings and counselling on youths themselves, however, need respectful behaviour. to lead the charge in combating Mayor John Ruttan has acknowlage discrimination by growing the edged age discrimination exists on ranks of young leaders, getting his council and says while attacks involved in politics and demand- of any kind are an “unfortunate ing their voices be heard. reality” of politics, he also wants Mostad and his Millbank see a to see it come to an end. Not only grassroots mentorship network is disrespectful conduct not good as part of the solution. They will for the image of the community or host the first young elected offi- for individual councillors, it might cials conference in Lantzville this also deter young people from January, aimed at empowering wanting to get involved in poliyoung politicians and nurturing tics. If there is a disconnect among aspiring leaders from across the youth and they become disinterprovince. The idea took root more ested in the political system “we than a year ago when the duo have a problem,” Ruttan said. looked around B.C. and realized “If people of youth don’t have an some local governments didn’t opportunity to express their views have any young elected officials, and explain what they’d like to see let alone two. changed and why, change may Eventually the network will help never take place,” Ruttan said. people learn how to realize their news@nanaimobulletin.com
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Generation gap can be bridged It’s not unrealistic to expect respect from your colleagues. When councillors take their seats at the council table, they were put there by the voters and have an equal say on all matters that come across that desk. Or do they? As the News Bulletin’s twopart series on youth in politics found, young councillors in Nanaimo and Lantzville feel they regularly face discrimination based on their age. Our society values youth, especially when it comes to appearance, allowing comments that disregard a person’s voice because of their age to slide by, poorly veiled as compliments. Discrimination of any kind – age, gender or race – is unacceptable. By being voted to that council table, councillors have earned the right to expect respect from their peers. Each councillor can draw on his or her experiences and education to make the best choices for this community – whether young or experienced, councillors can draw on those aspects of their character in decision making. Power won’t be handed to youth – those who want a voice in society must work for it. Young people in the community who want to improve services or amenities must get involved, and they can follow the example of councillors George Anderson, Jennifer Millbank and Andrew Mostad. Youths who are truly engaged with civic issues won’t be discouraged from involvement in politics because of their age. Rather many will use it as a rallying point, a defining characteristic that sets them apart from others. Age discrimination can come at any point in life – elders in the community can feel just as sidelined as youth at times when their views are shunned for being archaic or old school. No simple solution exists to eliminate discrimination based on age. But respect for everyone at the council table will go a long way to resolving the differences currently facing our elected officials. 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.
Premier looks back on pundits and polls After a whirlwind year that environmental commitments started with a come-from-behind and costs, and their electricity election win, Premier Christy costs versus using gas, the total Clark sat down with me for the royalty tax regime. We’re looking traditional year-end interview at that as one package. in her Victoria office. Here are However that turns out, excerpts from that discussion. though, this opportunity to A longer version with export natural gas video can be found to Asia is the single B.C. under the Opinion tab biggest opportunity VIEWS of the News Bulletin’s we have ever had as website. a province to reduce Tom Fletcher TF: Premier, you greenhouse gas Black Press surprised a few emissions around the people this year. world. In shipping this What surprised you to China, we are going the most about 2013? to help them wean CC: I guess it was themselves off some the disconnect of the dirtiest coal between the pollsters anybody’s burning and the pundits, anywhere in the world. and the public. I TF: If B.C. is going did have a sense all the time to get credit for displacing coal that the citizens were thinking use in Asia, shouldn’t B.C.’s something different in the runcoal exports, even though it’s up to the election campaign. metallurgical coal, count in our I wondered, am I missing greenhouse gas total as well? something here, or are they CC: I know that the academics missing something? And I guess and pundits are going to get it turned out that it wasn’t me all mired in competing sets of that was missing something. numbers and studies. For me, TF: The liquefied natural gas we have a chance to do good for export project is going to use the world, and we’re going to a lot of natural gas, especially take it. in the early years. Will B.C.’s TF: On oil pipelines, your greenhouse gas reduction agreement in November with targets [20 per cent reduction Alberta Premier Alison Redford by 2020, 80 per cent by 2050] involves B.C. supporting her have to be changed? effort for a national energy CC: I don’t have a clear answer strategy. What do you see it on that yet. We are working with doing in the future? the companies on exactly how CC: The big idea that she’s we are going to structure their trying to pursue with that is a
strategy that will connect us east to west in energy. Energy grids are much better connected north to south than they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a pan-Canadian strategy for the exchange of energy, whether that’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or whatever it is. We haven’t been intimately involved with it until recently, so we’ll see where it goes. TF: There’s a perception out there, fuelled by the opposition, that you campaigned against oil pipelines and now you’re turning the tanker around, as it were, to be in support of them. What do you say to that? CC: It’s typical of the other guys to reinterpret and misquote. That’s what they do. They’re in opposition. What I said was, we have five conditions that must be met in order for heavy oil to be considered to go ahead in British Columbia. That has not changed. The five conditions remain in place. As of today, none of them have been met. The only thing that is different today, from before the election, is that now I no longer stand alone in supporting the five conditions. I have one other premier supporting me, and that’s Alison Redford. u Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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everyone is kept on a tight, gagging leash. It’s time to revolt. Everything that is occurring with this council is beyond insane. It would be more prudent for us to pay for IQ tests before letting some councillors and mayor hold office.
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Remember those old outdated images of a black coal fired London? Well China is in the same sorry state these days, and B.C. is considering increasing that polluting energy source. Two huge coal transportation projects are now being considered by the Port of Vancouver. The first would import the dirtiest fuel, coal, from the U.S. through Tsawwassen to Texada Island, increasing marine trafThis receives fic 20 times more than is current. The second, a hero’s welcome on which would transport Christmas coal frommorning the Fraser/ Surrey docks at the Fraser River has just undergone a very brief environmental assessment. The assessment only covers land areas, not the Salish Sea and all the people and other species that will be impacted by coal particulates and coal dust blowing and polluting the ocean. This environmental assessment does not address polluting this important bird area and migration route for sea lions, and multiple birds and fish that will be impacted. There is no mitigation for the increased carbon in the air and increased global threats from climate change. It does not address the human health issues brought to your attention by the various health authorities. It’s time to stop being blind to the impacts of our decisions. Do not increase the world’s dirtiest and most polluting energy source for the benefit of any person’s personal wealth. It is our children’s and other species’ very survival at stake now.
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A larger, more prosperous city would indeed have a lot of benefits, but growth won’t happen without being encouraged, says letter writer.
of the highest municipal taxes and fees, in the entire province. And by top three, I really mean bottom. That is not a position that entices people to move here, or industry to grow
here. So unless something is done to get the city’s fiscal situation under control, and taxes are lowered instead of raised, there frankly isn’t going to be a lot of growth outside of people
retiring here. While the city will no doubt tout their recently reduced tax rates for businesses, people who work here still have to live here.
Brendan Millbank via e-mail
One day, pot prohibition will be thing of the past To the Editor,
Re: Pot petition fails despite local success, Dec. 10. Although Sensible B.C. didn’t get enough signatures to make the next ballot, I’m writing to encourage citizens in British Columbia and all Canadians to continue hope
and the good fight to end discrimination towards humans who use the Godgiven plant cannabis. The majority of North Americans support ending this government-subsidized discrimination and the day will come when the injustice is over and people look
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back and ask how on earth cannabis prohibition ever started to begin with? As a Colorado citizen who helped re-legalize cannabis a year ago, I can assure Canadians, the vile ignorance will end.
Stan White Dillon, Colo.
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Re: Nanaimo needs to grow in order to prosper, Letters, Dec. 17. I would argue the author of that piece has the order mixed up. In fact Nanaimo needs to prosper in order to grow. While all the benefits the author cites would be all well and good if the city could afford them and we had the population to support them; none of that will come to pass if the City of Nanaimo doesn’t do something to encourage businesses and industry to setup shop here, and do things to assist existing Nanaimo businesses so they can succeed. Currently Nanaimo is somewhere in the top three in terms
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alarming recommendations; have the council desk changed so councillors face each other and they don’t have to look at the public they serve, dump question period for residents and institute guidelines for communication between councillors, staff and the public – so, I guess,
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Zack Richards, personal trainer and owner of Studio Zack Gym, is running a full day of one-hour personal trainer workout classes to help raise money and food for Nanaimo 7-10 Club. Groups of seven or eight people can register for a
one-hour time slot with Richards on Saturday (Dec. 21) at his studio, 1635 Bowen Rd. Some time slots are filled, but space remains at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., or Richards will consider later classes if
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Merry Christmas
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3 1
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Wishing you a Healthy, Happy & Safe Holiday Season, from our family to yours!
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Grant helps educate third graders about water safety Local waters are about to become safer for Grade 3 students in Nanaimo school district. The City of Nanaimo and Nanaimo school district are the recipients of a $19,212 grant from the Lifesaving Society to provide the Swim to Survive Program to all local Grade 3 students this year. The grant is administered by the Lifesaving Society and made possible by their funding partners, the Province of British Columbia, the RBC Foundation and the Recreation Foundation of British Columbia. The Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive standard
defines the essential minimum skills required to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. The program consists of three in-water lessons of 45 minutes each, focusing on a sequence of three skills: roll entry, tread water for one minute, and swim 50 metres. Classroom teachers also receive in-classroom water safety lessons to deliver to their students, augmenting the skills learned at the pool. Dot Neary, school board chairwoman, said that the program is an example of the way that strong partnerships provide essential learning experiences for
students. “The board is very pleased that we are able, with the support of our partners, to provide such important lessons to all of our Grade 3 students.” “Important life-saving skills like swimming in deep water are important for children to learn early in life,” said Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan. “Today’s [Thursday] announcement of the Swim to Survive Program helps prepare our children for the unexpected in a way that is informative and enjoyable. The Swim to Survive School Program will run in May and June and will
train 941 Grade 3 children from 29 area elementary schools. The Lifesaving Society projects that if every Canadian learned the Swim to Survive standard, the drowning rate would be reduced by half. Their goal is to provide the training to 50 per cent of Grade 3 students in B.C. within a three-year period. The Swim to Survive program is one of many designed by the Lifesaving Society to ensure safety in, on and around the water. For more information, please visit www.life saving.bc.ca.
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A former Casino Nanaimo security guard has been awarded the Governor General of Canada Medal of Bravery. Warni Fernando, who now works in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s protection services division, was presented the medal by Gov.-Gen. David Johnston at a ceremony hosted in Ottawa Dec. 5. The medal recognizes Fernando’s actions in May 2011 when an RCMP officer responded to a call about a robbery, which proved to be false, and she was attacked by a man who claimed to be
the robbery victim. Fernando saw the struggle between the officer and suspect, who struck her repeatedly in the head, face and stomach as he tried to pull her gun from her holster. Fernando radioed his supervisor to call for help and then rushed in to the altercation, grabbed the suspect and pinned him to the ground until help arrived. Fernando is somewhat shy about sharing his feelings about being recognized for his actions. “It felt nice,” Fernando said of receiving the medal. “It’s an accomplishment, you know?” For more information about the awards ceremony, please visit the Governor General of Canada website at www.gg.ca. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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The 2013 Nanaimo Christmas Bird Count is set to take place on Dec. 29. The annual event begins at midnight, runs for 24 hours and organizer Ryan Cathers is seeking birdwatchers of varying degrees to assist with the count. “Last year I really tried to encourage new and learning birders to come out and participate and I want to continue that message this year,” Cathers said. “Anyone with an interest in birds is welcome to come – it can be a great learning experience. Even just the extra pair of eyes is a huge help.” The Christmas bird count has been taking place since 1900, when it evolved from a bird shoot. Cathers said there are counts North America-wide. In the case of Nanaimo, the coverage area is 15 kilometres, north, south, east and west of the Bastion in downtown Nanaimo, with the area broken into 20 zones. “Basically on count day, you go out and you’re looking at any bird,” explained Cathers. “You count every single bird you see and every single species, and what kind of species you’re going to see really
varies depending on the area, whether you’re looking out at the ocean and you’re looking for seabirds or you’re inland and you’re in the woods and looking for songbirds and forest birds.” Cathers said the numbers will be sent to the National Audubon Society, Birds Studies Canada and Cornell University lab of ornithology, which compile nationwide and continent-wide data on the various counts. While Cathers said a minimum of 20 watchers is needed (one for each zone), the more the merrier. “Last year we had
over 120 and I would love to see that again,” he said. “It was absolutely fantastic to have that many people out.” As of Thursday, Cathers said 30 people are signed up to take part but they are always looking for more people – people wanting to bird watch can sign up right up until Dec. 28. To sign up to help, please contact Mike and Wendy Woodworth at 250-751-0109 or woodwo1@telus. net. A post-count potluck supper event will be held at the Rotary field house on Third Street, with doors opening at 5 p.m.
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PAIVARINTA, Joyce Rowlands Passed away quietly and peacefully in her sleep in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Thursday, December 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Arvo Vaino; sisters, Gladys Rowlands, Nancy Singer and brother, Robert Benell; also nieces, Carol Yelland and Brenda Malazdrewich; nephews, Ronald Singer and Roland Singer; special friends: Martha Boden, Maggie Bannister, Elizabeth Forrester, Helena Paivarinta and Sanni Nivilla. Joyce was a member of The Sons of Norway and the Welsh Society of Nanaimo. Services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Nanaimo BC. Reverend Fischer officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Lung Association, the Sons of Norway Foundation, or the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca. Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644
Passed away peacefully at Sunridge Place, Duncan BC on Sunday December 15, 2013. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 2, 1926. Predeceased by her companion Edward Chase. Lovingly remembered by her children; Marilyn (Malcolm) and Norm (Maggie) as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rita served with the Royal Navy in Scotland. She immigrated to Canada in 1967 settling in Vancouver where she worked for Trolls Restaurant in Horseshoe Bay, as well as BC Ferries as a cashier until her retirement. No service by request. If so desired memorial remembrances may be made in the form of a donation to your local SPCA. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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KETCH, Ellen December 22, 1941 ~ December 13, 2013 Survived by her husband, Larry; sister, Eleanor; daughter, Kelly (Mike), son Jim (Donna); five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ellen passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, after a lengthy illness. Ellen requested that there be no service. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032
THOMAS, Pamela J. KITAGAWA, John (Hisaharu) John passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Royal Columbian Hospital, on December 12, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Hisasuke and Koume Kitagawa (BC); his brother, George and sister-in-law Nancy. John is survived by his daughter, Donna; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Branka; and two very loved and adored grandchildren, Nikita and Keaton. He is also survived by his niece and nephews, Geary (Sharon), Brian (Candace), Gail (Wesley), Rick (Leona), and their children. The family wishes to sincerely thank their father’s doctors, Dr. Van Rensburg and Dr. Piemontesi, and the staff at Nikkei Home for their outstanding care and consideration. John will be remembered as a gentle person who always had a smile. He got to enjoy a long life spending time doing pottery, golfing, and gardening with his faithful companions by his side. After 14 months apart, John is back with Jean, his best friend and soul mate of over 70 years. In lieu of flowers or Koden, please make donations to Nikkei Home. Memorial Service will be held at First Memorial, 1720 Bowen Road, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2013.
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Passed away in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on December 14th, 2013. Pamela is survived by her loving husband or 60 years, Jeff and two nephews in England. Pam worked for many years at the Eaton’s store in Vancouver and Nanaimo retiring when the store in Nanaimo closed. Pam loved playing Bingo and her scratch tickets. She will be sorely missed by her husband and her many friends. A special thanks to Doctors Mann and Love, and nurses Susan, Donna, Wendy and Elizabeth for the great care given to Pam and all the other staff who attended bed #1. Flowers gratefully declined, for those so desiring donations, in memory of Pam, may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@ 106775 shaw.ca Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644
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IN MEMORIAM
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who passed away December 24, 2011 OUR SPECIAL KNIGHT We hold the reins of our life horse, with our guide as our shadow. Unbeknown when He will take them, and lead us into the glorious divine to shed our soul’s armor at God’s feet. To feel once more His gentle hand upon our brow.
From all who miss and love you and for the footprints you left behind.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD BURGER KING at 1150 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, needs F/T permanent Food Counter Attendants. No formal education, no experience req’d. Duties: take food orders, take payments, wrap food items, clean work area, etc. Wages $10.50 p/hr. Apply in person or send resume to: jobburgerking@yahoo.ca
EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.
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.
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CLEANING SERVICES LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.
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CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.
PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499
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RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. Call (250)390-1982.
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PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
PETS CKC REGISTERED chocolate Shih-tzus $1000. For more info Call (250)956-4939 or email: tricia@ketacable.net SHIH-TZU BICHON cross puppies. Family raised. Ready 2nd week Jan. 250-751-0181
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J. Garnons Williams Ltd. is seeking the most skilled and experienced applicant to fill a full time Community Inclusion Management position. Compensation to be negotiated. More information is available on our website: jgarnonswilliams.com or call Judy Williams at 250-390-5056
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BISSELL CARPET steam cleaner. Excellent cond. Used twice. $65. 1 (250)729-3844 BLACK YOGA folding with handle, $8. (250)753-0744.
HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095. RELIABLE HANDYMAN Services. Seniors rates avail. Call (250)390-9885.
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CHALK BOARD, 40” x 48” excellent cond. Wooden shelf on bottom for brushes & chalk. $40 obo. (250)754-7637 COLLECTOR’S CHOICE new porcelain doll in box with stand, $65. (250)741-1135. GOODYEAR WRANGLER tires: (2) Near new, white lettered, 255/75-16. $45 each. (250)758-5073 KITCHEN TABLE+ 4 chairs w/leaf rectangle shape, $65. (250)244-4415. MICHELIN TIRES, Snowflake, 215/70 R15. All 4 for $75. Call (250)722-3258. NOMA SNOW remover, $60. Call (250)758-2786. QUEEN-SIZE HEADBOARD. Wood. Like new. $50. 1 (250)754-7334 RECUMBENT EXERCISE bike. Weslo Pro, fully adjustable, hardly used. $99. 1 (250)753-7709 TOP QUALITY wheel chair, excellent condition, $99. Call (250)754-2734.
BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca
WHEELBARROW, METAL, burgundy, fairly new. $35. (250)755-3032
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WOODSTOVE, GLASS door, 6pc chimney, Warnock Hersey. $95. (250)754-7147
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APPROX 2.5 CORD loads of dry slab wood. Delivered. $160. Call (250)754-2276. COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
FURNITURE
TEMPUR-PEDIC,Single, Electric Bed. Swedish Mattress, hand control, hardly used. Paid $4400, asking $1250. Call 250-752-8158
CHRISTMAS SOON come and see a good bargain; loveseat, 2 seater, skirted, high back, well upholstered, soft sage green $375 and much more. Call (250)586-8922.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 120 Bass piano accordion $390 OBO; Singer sewing machine & cabinet $100; Electric bass guitar & hard shell case $200; Student violin $90. Lrg set Royal Albert china “Peti Point� mint cond. $2000 OBO; Twin electr. bed, clean $500; 2 Lazy Boy recliners, clean $50 ea or $70 pr. 250-748-8270
MOVING SALE. Complete queen-size bedroom set. $600. Matching oval glass top tables (two) $150. Matching 3-seat sofa & armchair $450. 250-586-7655, French Creek. QUEEN MATTRESS & BOX. New in plastic. Pillowtop. Only $200. (250)713-9680
29 ROYAL DOLTON Dolls, Ashley, Office Furniture ($2500),Robert Bateman Print, & Bev Doolittle Print, 64� Tall Floor Centurion Safe. Call 250-228-1362
SHERATON DINING chairs (5), $400; Piecrust coffee table, $150; Queen Anne bench, $150; 2 Occasional chairs, $150. (250)390-2805
2 fridge’s $70 each. 1 stove, $50. 1 Kenmore Dryer with new motor. Needs heat element. Open to offers for all 4. 250-752-0169
GARAGE SALES NORTH NANAIMO: 6527 Ptarmigan Way, Sat., Dec. 21, 9-2pm. Christmas Art, Craft and Garage Sale.
70 HP Yamaha outboard, controls, tach & wiring $200. Kenmore dryer, exec. cond. 7 y/o $75. Sm 110V hot water tank 10 gal, as new $40. Old Marantz stereo equipment, some in original boxes, offers. Dan 250-749-3805
MEDICAL SUPPLIES STANNEH STRAIGHT chair lift, $1000. Power lift chair, new, $650. (250)760-7009.
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.
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AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125. 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
DOUBLE ELECTRIC Bed, with remote control, headboard & mattress. Exc. cond. $1000. (250)751-7941, Nanaimo. DOWNSIZING; Collectors 4 porcelain dolls, Pen Delfin plate, 5x7 carpet, 2 lamps, 3 English plates, Ken Christmas print, star bucks world mugs (14oz). Call 250-586-5528. 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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L-SHAPED jeweler’s showcase, 72�x72�Lx22�Dx44�H, comes complete with lockable display area plus drawers and shelving in one area. The cabinet is very solid however it needs some TLC. Price as is $195 or ask us for a price quote to restore it to its original beauty. (250)246-4409
UPHOLSTERY SELL OUT!! All upholstery goods, materials, some tools, some machines, hand tools and tables. Too many items to list here. 250-240-3091 or view at #4-147 Fern Rd. E. (behind Windsor Plywood Rentals)
ATTENTION SENIORS Central Duncan 954 sq.ft. second floor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866
SPORTING GOODS
DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale 5909 & 5911 Stone haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital). 1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $309,000. Call Gord (250)710-1947.
NEW KINECT X Box 360, 250 gb hard drive sensor - includes everything - wireless controller, head set, adventure game, etc. Retail $399.99 asking $325. Call 250-937-1542 POTTER’S WHEEL for sale. Excellent condition. Asking $500.00. Please call to view 250-897-3142.
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LARGE GLOBE w/light, $20. Webster dictionary 4x11, on stand, $20. Goose down duvet, queen size, $50. Portrait of a pretty lady, gold framed, 30x20, $20. Antique car collection displayed in frame, $50. Hospital bed, hardly used w/linens, $750.(250)751-2142. LIKE NEW, Lady Jazz golf clubs with 2 hybrids, new golf bag, and used cart $200. Call (250)756-4626.
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Forum Bindings, Forum Boots (Ladies Size 6). Brand New! Used twice on the Bunny Hill! $250 obo. (250)591-8959
INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111
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REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Gazebos, pergolas, follies, greenhouses, studios, storage & more. Call 250-951-0855 RUBBER Coated Dumbbells; 35, 40, 50, 55 and 60 lb. $1.20 per lb. was $2. (250)753-7368.
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ELECTRICAL GENERATOR: Homelite model, 2500watt. $250. (250)713-6653
SEARS “FREE Spirit� treadmill, $800 obo. Entertainment centre, solid oak, fits 36� TV, $135 obo. Delco Car dolly, new tires and tilting ramp, $1000 obo. (250)723-8636.
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
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
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
UPPER LANTZVILLE- 1 bdrm in detached house. F/S, WD, hydro and internet incld. Quiet! NS/NP. Long term, $750. Call 250-716-6797
4 ALL season tires, 195/60/15 Yokohamas (no rims). Less then 10,000 km. $250. Email for more info to: hel2012@telus.net
Chartwell area. 3 bdrm, basement home, 12 yrs old, gas furnace & f.p. Double garage, large sundeck, close to school. Asking $370k, 250-752-8158
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 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; Dec. 15th from 13pm LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, lrg LR, double garage, lrg storage. Ocean & city view. 1bdrm suite down. Owner will carry mortgage. $1200 month; or rent for $1,800 month. (250)753-0160.
COTTAGES DUNCAN. Have money but can’t qualify? Purchase this new 3BR home on large lot for $339,000. Pay $60,000 (negotiable) down payment and seller will carry mortgage. National New Home Warranty. Mortgage is $279,900 Payment is only $1,100 /mth. Pictures on usedcowichan.com 250-858-4673
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 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
$600 & UP Large 2 BR. Suites Immed. & Jan. 1 Close to Hospital and bus, elevator, wheelchair accessible. Special incentives for seniors. Early move-in on some suites. Free Storage (depends on availability)
CLOSE TO Town - 1 bdrm, $650 inclds cable. Avail now. (250)618-6800, (250)753-4642
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1 bedrooms +den 3 bedrooms Available Jan/Feb 1, 2014 OPEN CONCEPT LIVING WITH in suite laundry, D/W. Fully equipped fitness centre. Close to shopping & transit.
(250)618-5188 or (250)-591-4775
HOSPITAL AREA, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, clean, bright, spacious, well maintained. 4 appls, N/S, N/P. Refs. $750/mo. Avail now or Jan. 1st. 250-741-4699.
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.
or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street
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Dover’s girls may look different this year, but they should remain a contender in their division. The senior AAA girls’ squad has a new look for 2013-14, with new coaches and an overhauled roster. Lisa Salewski and Jamie Bassett take over as co-coaches, and they’re encouraged by the group they get to work with. “It’s a good blend of girls,” said Salewski, adding that they still need to jell. “The rest of the things won’t click if they don’t know each other. They need to bond,” said Bassett. Emily Shires returns from a year playing soccer in the U.S. to again lead the Dolphins. Emily Grey and Mikayla Herring provide a strong post presence, Danielle Frinton is an adept ball handler and Lindsay Hiemstra and Francesca Maestrello are key returnees. “They have a lot of potential; they’re versatile,” Bassett said.
No stopping Nanaimo teams Bulletin previews high school basketball season BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
If there’s one thing that all Nanaimo’s high schools have in common, it’s basketball. All six of the city’s public secondary schools take to the court during the winter and fill their gymnasiums with fast breaks, lay-ups, three pointers and slam dunks. The Dover Bay Dolphins, Nanaimo District Islanders, Wellington Wildcats, Cedar Spartans, Woodlands Eagles and Barsby Blazers will all have both a senior boys’ and senior girls’ entry. The News Bulletin caught up with coaches to try to get a handle on what hardcourt happenings fans can expect in 2013-14:
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Dover Bay Dolphins player Wes Richardson takes it to the rim.
DOVER BAY BOYS
Nanaimo’s north end high school has a strong basketball tradition and a deep pool of talent from which to draw. Greg Gillies, the team’s coach, said he has several guys capable of starting any given game. “The next day it could be a different lineup, because one guy played well,” he said. “So no real set starters, just whoever’s playing well and showing up and playing hard.” Grade 12 veteran Wes Richardson will be one of the leaders, and especially likes to pull up and shoot from outside the three-point line. Christian Wigmore will be another top scorer for the Dolphins and Taylor Davies will be counted on inside. Brothers Gary and Jordan Gladstone are two newcomers to the team who will contribute right away. Gillies said it’s an athletic group that will be pretty tough defensively. “A lot of ball pressure, rebounding, working on the running and getting easy looks in transition,” he said. The coach sees plenty of potential. He’d like to see Dover compete for one of the Island’s provincial berths. Dover is Nanaimo’s only school to fit into the new AAAA division and the team will begin league play in the new year. “It’s a totally new team, a new year. We’ve just got to work hard and hopefully everything will fall into place,” Gillies said.
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Nanaimo District Islanders player Tyus Barfoot tries for a slam dunk during a road game Tuesday night against the Ladysmith 49ers.
Nanaimo District Secondary School’s senior AAA boys are winning games, and they’re still getting better at basketball. The Islanders have a deep but young group that is working to round out its game. “For us, it’s about getting better,” said Jacob Thom, the team’s new coach. The Islanders are led by star Tyus Barfoot, a Team B.C. player. Guard Malik Besseghieur will provide secondary scoring, Matt Wicklund and Garrett Goodall are two of the key forwards and Grade 10 Callum Gemma will step right in and contribute. “Right now I’m just trying to put guys in position to score and I’m trying to make guys comfortable in the offence,” Thom said. The defence can improve, he said, if the players can get used to talking out on the court. “Also trusting where our teammates are going to be…” Thom said. “You just have to build trust and communication.” DIGITAL SOUND Showtimes: Dec. 20 - 24
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Nanaimo District Islanders player Danya Nieman pulls down a rebound.
The Nanaimo District Islanders think they’ve got a good team, inside and out. The senior AA girls’ team has some players who will make their presence felt in the paint, and also some who will be able to knock down shots from downtown. Early in the season, returning coach Mike Lundine is really just trying to get his players re-accustomed to the basketball court. “We do have a fairly simple game plan, which is just to move the ball, shoot the ball as much as we can right now, get used to the basketball, get their timing, get their feet under them, those kinds of things.” Natasha Jensen will be looked to for scoring inside, complemented by other forwards Danya Nieman and Tkia King. Maddy Dawson will be looked to for scoring from outside and Rachel Baird and Amelia Kazanowski can also hit outside shots. “It’s going to take us some time to jell; it’s going to take us some time to figure out how to work together,” said Lundine. “They need to communicate; they always need to be aware of where the gaps are on the floor and then fill those gaps as quickly as possible.”
CEDAR BOYS
To be in the mix, the Cedar Spartans know they need to mix things up. The Spartans senior AA boys want to fast break and push the pace as much as possible on offence, and try to take a breather by slowing down the opposition at the other end. Implementing the system is new coach Gord Cawthorne, who has a core of returning vets complemented by some new additions. Forward Josh Seward and swingman Ben Cawthorne are good at working a two-man game to create offence and Braxton Clark is a primary
ball handler who can find his teammates or slash to the net himself. Raury Lancaster and Edward Sackey are some of the other contributors. The coach said the team has a lot of positives in place and just needs to build on them. He’d like his players to round out their defensive game and do a better job of capitalizing on their chances the other end of the floor. “We still have to work on just a little bit of finish inside,” Gord Cawthorne said. “It’s just concentration. The mechanics are there, the ability’s there, the strategy’s there, it’s just they’ve got to finish.” CEDAR GIRLS
Buccaneers try to reclaim first The Nanaimo Buccaneers have a chance to go into the new year in first place, but it will take a couple of wins this week. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League team plays the Campbell River Storm tonight (Dec. 19) in Nanaimo with a share of first place on the line. The Storm blitzed the Bucs 7-1 last weekend on the road, so Nanaimo will be looking for better on home ice. Tonight’s game is a 7:15 p.m. faceoff at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The Buccaneers will close out their December schedule on Saturday with a game against the Kerry Park Islanders at Mill Bay.
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The Nanaimo Clippers will have a merrier Christmas if they can close out 2013 with a couple more wins. The city’s B.C. Hockey League club has two more games before a holiday break, this Friday (Dec. 20) at Frank Crane Arena against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and then Saturday in Duncan against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach, said he prefers to be on the road at this time of year to try to keep guys focused on hockey amid the distractions of the yule season. But even on the team bus, there’s no escape – the Clippers’ bus driver whistled Christmas carols all last weekend, driving the coach bananas. “The two teams we’re playing against are going through exactly the same thing,” Vandekamp said. “So it’s a challenge for sure. You have to keep the guys focused in on getting the job done. The break’s going to come anyway.” Friday’s game is a 7 p.m. faceoff at Frank Crane and tickets will be available at the door. The Clippers also have Christmas gift ideas – merchandise and tickets. The office at Beban House is open today and Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Cedar Spartans player Stefanie Talboys grabs a rebound Tuesday night.
For all Cedar Secondary School’s sports teams, it’s the last year before the high school closes. The basketball teams may or may not make history, but at least they can make some memories. Daryl Rodgers, coach of the Spartans senior AA girls, said he’s told his players to just have fun and enjoy their last year at Cedar. The team will participate in a tournament in Calgary in February and proudly sport the black and gold. The Spartans have posted some good results in league play early this season. Rodgers said the team can still work on its defensive positioning and at the other end of the court, on its ball movement.
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Cedar Spartans player Tyler Hachey, left, goes to the basket against Barsby Blazers opponent Shawn Arabsky during a league game earlier this month at the John Barsby Secondary School gymnasium. Barsby won 71-62.
Stefanie Talboys is the team’s top player and the most basketball-committed of the bunch. Marika Grubac, Shelby DormanBanks, Hailey Bradley and Kelsey Hutt are other key players. “We’ve got people that can shoot from all over the floor so we’ve just got to keep hitting our shots,” the coach said. The team should improve as it gets used to basketball fundamentals again as the high school sports seasons change. “A lot of their favourite sports is volleyball and they’re playing basketball on the side,” Rodgers said. “So I’m not going to push them too too hard. Just have fun, enjoy your last year and at the same time, play hard and the more success you have, the more fun you’ll have.”
Quickfacts FOR MORE high school basketball photos, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com/sports. SCORES, STATS, photos and schedule information will be posted on Twitter all season long at @BulletinSports. TO SUBMIT scores and stats, e-mail sports@nanaimobulletin. com or call 250-734-4623.
BARSBY GIRLS
The Barsby Blazers girls are coached this year by Scott Robertson and Joel Smith. They could not be reached by press time.
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WELLINGTON BOYS
The Wellington Wildcats senior AAA boys might be able to surprise some opponents this season. The ’Cats have a short bench but it’s filled with basketball talent. Glenn Johnson, the team’s longtime coach, said the Wildcats will be fine competing with nine players so long as they can stay healthy. “We’re definitely going to have to be in shape and we’re going to have to rely on a lot of minutes from our starters, especially early in the season,” he said. Wellington will be led by Tyler Radelja, who the coach said is one of the better basketball players on the Island. Point guard Malcolm Rush also brings a good all-around game and Dylan Dorsey, a big Grade 12, will be an important guy in the middle. Guard Nick Roshuk is a solid shooter and energy player. Wellington Secondary School’s senior boys were one of only two Nanaimo teams to reach provincials last winter – the Wellington senior girls were the other – but now the boys are moving up one division so the task gets tougher. “We’re playing hard right now,” Johnson said. “We’re not executing our offence this early on but the kids are working hard and we’ll get better as the season goes on.”
WELLINGTON GIRLS
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Wellington Wildcats player Trevor Wong scores a lay-up during a game at the Welcome Back tournament in Duncan earlier this month.
Wellington Secondary School’s senior AA girls were the city’s only senior basketball team to earn a medal last year and it’s possible they could vie for another one a year later. Even though six players graduated from last year’s team, nine have moved up, adding depth and talent. “Definitely we have the potential,” said Bill Fraser, cocoach of the Wildcats. “We just have to get to there without skipping all these steps they seem to be wanting to skip.” He said the effort is still a bit inconsistent, but the ’Cats are good enough to get by on skill alone and nearly upset the province’s top team in tournament play already this fall. Post player Victoria Brown is Wellington’s star player and not even the best teams will be able to shut her down. Point guard Ally Keir and forward Kaitlyn Franklin are other key returnees and Brooke Dendl and Jessica Jobaggy are also back from last season. Fraser said in addition to the team’s strong inside game, the offence also has potential to be fast paced, with fast breaks and running and gunning. On defence, the girls will keep working on boxing out and rebounding and playing with heart. Fraser said even if the group isn’t exactly where the coaches would like at this stage of December, it’s March
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Wellington Wildcats player Ally Keir scores a basket during a league game earlier this month.
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ANNOUNCEMENT The Nanaimo News Bulletin is pleased to announce that Michael Kelly has joined The News Bulletin as our Circulation Manager. Michael, his wife, Jane, and their family came to Vancouver Island 10 years ago for a holiday, fell in love with the Island, and never left. Their oldest daughter, Megan is in her first year at the University of Victoria, their second and youngest daughter, Jessica, you may have seen at a Nanaimo Clippers game singing the National Anthem.
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Houses with the best light displays in Nanaimo were judged by a team from the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Monday night.
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A lot of them are football champions, and maybe now they can become basketball contenders. John Barsby Secondary School’s senior AA boys will bring plenty of athleticism to the court this season. “They’ve just got to work on basketball skills and basketball fundamentals instead of football stuff. But that will come,” said Colin Boyce, the team’s new coach. Last year’s Blazers team folded before the season was done, but this year the roster is deeper and guys seem to want to play basketball. Chris DeGoutiere is the team’s primary scorer and Brian Peck brings a two-way game. Kyle Vollet, Shawn Arabsky and Tyler Hill are some other key players. Boyce said it’s a coachable group and credited Barsby’s football coaches. “Once I get them, they listen, they follow instructions really well,” he said. “And they’re winners and they want to win and that’s always a good thing.”
WOODLANDS GIRLS
The Woodlands Eagles senior AA girls haven’t developed winning ways yet this fall, but it can happen if they can click. “We have a few returning players that we’re really happy with [and] we have several new players learning our system, so we’re happy with that,” said Carl Macdonald, the team’s longtime coach. The Eagles have potential to bring both a post presence and effective outside shooting this season. “They know what their roles are and they’re enthusiastic about playing those positions,” the coach said. Point guard Valeen Jules will be key to the team’s fortunes. Megan Dodds is strong inside, Megan Schelter drives the lane, Tia Malenica plays with pace and Kylee Sam and Dawn Frank can hit outside shots. Macdonald said the players are communicating well on defence and just need to bear down at that end of the court. “In our opinion – and our kids buy into it – defence is all about desire,” he said. WOODLANDS BOYS
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Woodlands Eagles player Megan Dodds, left, is defended by Cedar Spartans opponent Marika Grubac on Tuesday at the Woodlands gym.
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11am: Special Worship & Concert 3pm: "Arise" a musical play Nanaimo Seventh-day Adventist Church 2400 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo
EVERYONE WELCOME!
The Nanaimo Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Vancouver Filipino Bamboo Choir invite you to attend a special combined Worship Service and Benefit Concert for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which recently devastated the Philippines. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is receiving donations and working on the ground to distribute supplies; the Canadian government is matching dollar for dollar all donations made to ADRA before December 23 to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. To help, visit: www.adra.org. For more information call 250-816-0030
Woodlands Secondary School’s senior AA boys have a rebuilt core of the team, and it makes them bit of an unknown quantity. “There’s people doubting them from all over the place,” said Franjo Crnkovic, who returns as coach. “I think that gives them fire and I think they would say they welcome with open arms all the doubt.” This year’s Eagles will need to do things differently, as they won’t be able to rely on one star player for the bulk of the scoring. “I try to tell my guys, you’re trying to build your own identity, not the past year and they’re starting to do that,” Crnkovic said. Zack Williams is a key returnee who will be expected to be a force at both ends of the court. Nathan Perry, a Grade 12 newcomer, will also provide scoring and rebounding. Guard Jordan Cox and Grade 12 leader Jakob Brown are other contributors. “They’re all right on the same page…” said the coach. “They’re playing smart and our big motto is just getting better every day and that’s what we’re doing.”
Holidays a fine time to ski Any children in Grade 4 or Grade 5 can get a great deal on skiing or snowboarding. The Canadian Ski Council is reminding parents about the SnowPass program, offering three lift tickets at each of the 150 ski hills across the country. The tickets are free, though there is a $30 administration fee. Visit www.skicanada.org to learn more.
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s Cate Richardson stood on her high school stage singing Apology from the Anne of Green Gables story, she knew what she was destined to do. “I remember finishing this song and thinking, ‘nope, there is nothing else like this out there’,” Richardson said. “That was probably the moment I knew, although it was building for a long time.” Richardson, 21, will be performing in the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular Friday and Saturday (Dec. 20-21) at the Port Theatre. “It’s a Christmas show that mashes together dance, and songs and choral pieces with Christmas glitz and glam,” Richardson. “It’s a lot of fun and high energy.” Richardson, a Nanaimo native, began taking violin lessons when she was sevenyears-old. When she was in her early teens, she started taking vocal lessons and got involved in musical theatre. “I discovered that, although I did love to play the violin, that I was more of an actress and singer than I was a violinist,” she said. Richardson, a graduate of Nanaimo Christian School, has since gone on to perform in various plays and musicals, including a lead role in Fiddler on the Roof. While Richardson enjoys being the lead she said she really enjoys roles, such as her role in the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular. “My favourite works have been ones where it has been more of a collaboration than a lead versus supporting role,” she said. “Sort of like Yellowpoint. We all have our time to shine and we are all there to
support each other when it’s their time to shine.” Once the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular concludes, Richardson will be moving to Vancouver to further her career. She is hoping to branch out into film and television. Richardson graduated from the Canadian College of Performing Arts and has a background in music, theatre and dance. She explained that being versatile as a performer is extremely important, particularly with the current economic situation.
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“Three of the last five shows I’ve done, I have not only been an actor on stage but had my violin on me,” Richardson said. “The band was the actor. That is becoming hugely popular; Chemainus just did it with Fiddler on the Roof not too long ago and it’s because of the tough economic times. People are saying, ‘well we could kill two birds with one stone here’.” According to Richardson, there is an added challenge to being a female performer in theatre. “There are so many women trying for less female parts,” Richardson said. “It’s starting to change. People are writing plays with more female parts, but if you look at countless classic musicals, for every three female leads there are four or five male leads.”
As with the film and television industry, there is pressure to look a particular way within the theatre and dance industries, she said “I think in the dance world it’s even more strenuous,” Richardson said. “Film is probably a bit stricter as far as body image, but it is still definitely a factor in theatre. There is still a lot of pressure from people saying you need to lose weight, but in a lot of cases you just really need to be in top physical condition.” Networking has also become important since the advent of social media. “A lot of actors now are making their own work and producing their own plays,” Richardson said. “If you have friends that are actors you can collaborate together. It’s very important to know artistic directors.” With an average audition time of 20 seconds to five minutes, knowing artistic directors can provide a huge advantage to hopefuls. “Being memorable to people and making friends and knowing who they are makes a big difference,” Richardson said. “Even the show I am doing now, the musical director taught me violin when I was growing up in Nanaimo.” For the Nanaimo native, the best part about her job is its effect on people. “I love hearing from people that the music or the acting made a difference to them, whether it is as simple as I came out in a bad mood and left feeling cheery,” Richardson said. Please call the Port Theatre at 250-7548550 for tickets.
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Places of Worship St. Paul’s Anglican Church
29 CHURCH STREET A caring congregation worshipping in a heritage church.
Sunday, December 15th
7:00 p.m. - Service of Lessons & Carols
Christmas Eve
7:00 p.m. - Family Service 10:30 p.m. - Candelight Service
Christmas Day
10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion with Carols
Hope Lutheran Church
2174 DEPARTURE BAY RD., NANAIMO
Welcomes Everyone to December 24th Worship 7:00 pm, Candlelight Service 9:00 pm, Candlelight Service with Holy Communion
Trinity Catholic Church
A Reader’s Theatre Christmas Eve Service 6:30 - 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 24th
Woodgrove Christian Community at Heritage Church
CHRISTMAS EVE Candle Lighting Services 7:00 pm 7900 Lantzville Rd., Lantzville www.woodgrovechurch.ca
Christian Science Society
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Sunday Dec. 22 Sunday Dec. 29 10:30 a.m. 20 Chapel Street Nanaimo
250-754-9212
Please Join Us For Our Christmas and New Year’s Masses with Fr. Jozef Kobos SENIORS: 3:00 pm CHILDREN’S PAGEANT 5:00 pm MIDNIGHT MASS 10:00 pm CHRISTMAS DAY: 10:00 am SATURDAY 28/SUNDAY 29: 6:00 pm / 8 & 9 am NEW YEAR’S EVE/DAY: 6:00 pm & 10:00 am
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Christ Community Church
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BRECHIN UNITED CHURCH 1998 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo
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2221 Bowen Rd at Northfield Rd. 250-758-1513
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Christmas Carol Service 7:00 pm, Sunday, December 15th CHRISTMAS EVE 6:30 pm, Family Service 11:00 pm, Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS 10:00 am, Eucharist with Carols
St. Andrew’s United Church 311 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, B.C. 753-1924
December 24th Christmas Eve Family Service, 6:30pm December 24th Candlelight Service Communion, 10:00pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Canada
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December 22nd Fellowship Service 9 am & 11 am December 24th Christmas Eve Community Celebration 9 am & 11 am
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arena turns into winter wonderland Frank Crane Arena will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a Rideau Canal skating theme from Dec. 26-30. Everyone Welcome skating sessions are set for Dec. 26, 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dec. 27, 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and 7:45-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 28, 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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Members of the Filipino Bamboo Choir will perform a benefit concert at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Highland Boulevard to raise money for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.
Concert benefits typhoon victims
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CHoiR viSiTS from Vancouver for church performance. By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN
The Vancouver Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Bamboo Choir will be performing on Saturday (Dec. 21) morning at the Nanaimo Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 2400 Highland Blvd. “We are inviting people from the community to come and listen to the music and hear some of the personal stories,” said Pastor Robert Rud of the Nanaimo Seventh-day Adventist Church. “Hopefully we will have some slides up of some of the damage that has been done over there, along with the rebuilding efforts.” Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on Nov. 8, and has
affected approximately 11.2 million people in the region. Many of those involved in the Nanaimo concert have either been directly affected by the typhoon or know someone who has been affected. “The motivating factor is to raise some funds for the typhoon victims,” Rud said. “We have a number of people in our Filipino branch of our church in Vancouver who are directly affected by this.” The latest reports from the Philippines indicate that typhoon, which is one of the strongest ever recorded, has killed more than 6,000 people. There are still some 1,700 people reported missing in the country of nearly 97 million inhabitants. Pastor Levi Estores of the Vancouver Filipino Seventhday Adventist Church was unable to reach his family members in the Philippines until seven days after the typhoon struck.
“My parents are OK,” he said. “My brothers and sisters, they are all fine.” Aside from financial aid and basic necessities, the biggest need for people in the Philippines is construction materials, such as lumber and tools. “At the moment it is really difficult for them to rebuild,” Estores said. “The problem is they cannot buy construction supplies. Even lumber yards have been destroyed.” The Adventist Development and Relief Agency, a charitable organization put on by the Seventh-day Adventist, are accepting financial donations. The agency is currently on the ground in the Philippines, distributing supplies and helping with the rebuilding effort. “Money donated to that agency for rebuilding in the Philippines will be matched dollar for dollar by the Canadian government up till Dec. 23,” Rud said. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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TheaTre ALADDIN Nanaimo Theatre Group’s annual Christmas pantomime Dec. 20-31 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $16; $25/New Year’s Eve. Call 250758-7246.
champagne at midnight. Tickets $15 at the Queen’s. Call 250754-6751.
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Friday (Dec. 20), 7-10 p.m. fREAkBOY plays the Northgate Pub Saturday (Dec. 21).
Music HUMMER plays the Queen’s Friday and Saturday (Dec. 20-21).
MADCHILD plays the Spice Lounge, 123 Commerical St., Saturday (Dec. 21).
WIGMORE/SHIPLEY DUO plays Christmas jazz at Acme Food Co.
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the Harewood Arms Pub Saturday (Dec. 21). kINGS WITHOUT plays funk grooves, blues, rock and more at Acme Food Co. Dec. 27, 7-10 p.m. ALMOST fAMOUS plays Queen’s New Year’s Eve. Appies all night,
fRED SALIANI Nuevo Flamenco, world beat style band plays Acme Food Co. Dec. 31, 7-10 p.m. DOC plays New Year’s Eve bash at Harewood Arms Pub Dec. 31. DAVID JAMES with Big River play at SimonHolt, 6582 Applecross Rd, on Dec. 31, 9 p.m. MATT ANDERSEN plays
the Port Theatre Jan. 28, 8 p.m. Tickets $29.50-$35.50. Call 250-754-8550.
OngOing ACOUSTIC NIGHT at the Queen’s Mondays.
BUCkCHERRY with Airbourne and Bleeker Ridge at the Port Theatre Jan. 29. Tickets $52.50. Call 250-7548550.
fEMME fATALES play Tuesday nights at the Queen’s.
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In 2006, British Columbian hip-hop group Swollen Members, were at the top of their game. The Vancouverbased group had released their album Black Magic and had already claimed three of their four Juno Awards. However, it was also during that same year that an addiction began to take hold of one their members – Shane Bunting, better known as Madchild. Madchild had already solidified his place within the Canadian hiphop scene, when he began taking the popular painkiller Percocets and eventually OxyContin. “I would have never tried heroin,” Madchild said about his addiction to painkillers. “Unfortunately those painkillers (Percocets) do the same thing to you. I’m not saying it’s my fault I got addicted to
drugs, of course it is, but it’s pretty tough not to get addicted to an opiate once you start taking it.” It wasn’t until 2010, when he realized he needed to get help. He explained that although he never had an addiction to drugs until he was much older, he had been involved with drugs at a young age. Since becoming clean, Madchild has gone from drooling on a couch to putting out albums and touring across North America. The hip-hop artist released his most recent record, Lawn Mower Man, earlier this year and is already working on his next album. “We’ve been working on the Swollen Members album and I am working on my album,” he said. “It’s very much studio time and I’ve
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giving presents to good the nine reindeer look girls and boys, and a new forward to some time sleigh will make that off. Every year, the process more effective,” flying animals travel he says. “Let’s face it, 200,194,557 kms and every year there are more they’d like some time to children who earn presrest, he says, explaining ents. Things are simply there are still splinters getting out of control, embedded in his hoofs and my old sleigh just from a particular wooden My goal is and isn’t going to be able to roof in northern BC. always has been hack it much longer. With “You really can’t beat giving presents to the new sleigh, I will be this new sleigh,” says able to travel faster and good girls and boys, Goddard. “It offers carry more toys.” and a new sleigh will outstanding fuel econFord engineers develomy without sacrificing oped the Transit Connect make that process power. It even offers more effective. Wagon sleigh concept an electric windshield weeks after hearing of defroster, making short Santa Santa’s dilemma during work of icy windshields cold weather testing in in wintry conditions. So, the North Pole. if there’s a foggy Christmas Eve, we “This is a winning situation for all,” won’t need a red-nosed reindeer to says Darren Goddard, chief engineer guide Santa around the world.” for Ford Transit Connect Wagon. “The Some extras appear to have swung increased efficiency means added time Santa in the direction of the Transit for Santa to enjoy milk and cookies at Connect. SYNC with MyFord Touch stops. His new ride will offer 100 cubic offers a touch screen display with feet of cargo space and versatility to navigation so Santa can easily find haul up to 2,000 pounds, which Santa all the good children, even in more will need.” remote areas. Reindeer spokesperson Dasher says The child observation mirror would
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Mitsubishi Mirage will get motorists moving 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage very good seat heaters that bring Even though we have high fuel prices your backside up to the appropriate in Canada, the trend is away from small temperature in short order. The centre fuel-efficient cars to larger vehicles. cluster is nicely finished and it features Subcompact and even Bluetooth with streaming compact sales are down audio and an auxiliary but sales of small SUVs jack. and even mid-sized Drive vehicles are up. There What this little car are a couple of things at was designed to do is play here. The first is the deliver impressive fuel stronger (not so much economy. This is achieved in the last two months) With a very low by placing a threeCanadian dollar over the starting price and cylinder engine under last several years has the hood and matching allowed carmakers to jam potentially good it to either a five-speed more content into their fuel economy, the manual transmission or cars and often the retail basic Mirage has a continuously variprice has dropped too. The second is that veable transmission. This a place for a buyer hicles are becoming more combination of small who wants a basic fuel efficient, so buying packaging and small a slightly bigger car isn’t runabout that sips engine deliver a rating much of a hardship. With gas. of 5.3 litres per 100 this as a backdrop, it is kilometres in the city and Zack Spencer interesting to see that 4.4L on the highway. In Mitsubishi has intromy mostly city driving I duced a three-cylinder fuel saving car at was achieving 7L/100km. The steering is the smallest end of the market. very light for easy manoeuvrability but at higher speeds it feels vague. This car Looks is happy cruising because the engine The Mirage is sold in two trim levels; settles down to a lower RPM and the the base is a small car with a little noise level drops. price tag. The car that most people will choose is the Mirage SE with many Verdict more goodies but the price jumps. With a very low starting price and potentially good fuel economy the basic Inside Mirage has a place for a buyer who The Mirage SE does come nicely wants a basic runabout that sips gas. equipped. The front driver’s seat has zack@drivewaybc.ca adjustment and both front seats have
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Non- signallers: B12I want Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, December 19, a 2013 to scream when I am stuck behind car that fails to signal an intent to turn left until the traffic light turns green. It has to be one of the most inconsiderate acts, especially in congested areas. It’s also an offence, which carries a $121 fine and two-point penalty. Considerate drivers would realize their error and drive on. Ha! They don’t exist. Driveway readers have the final word on CaryAnn: I think the majority of drivkeith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca the What posted drives-u-crazy. speed limit poll, conducted in ers driving today are totally conscious partnership with Insights West. of their vehicle and surroundings and In that survey it was revealed that are very capable of handling the higher 37 per cent of those polled believe a speeds. higher than 100 kilometres per hour limit DriveSmart: Maybe the new limit should be posted on our major highshould be displayed on new variable ways. The provincial government current signs so that it can be adjusted downreview of speed limits has already ward in darkness and poor driving prompted much public discussion, much conditions. of which seemed to sup28speedster: Here port the hiking of limits. we are in the 21st century With that in mind, we driving at the same or were surprised that the lower speed limits than poll showed that 55 per we did with cars in the cent believed speed limits 1950s with bias ply tires should be left alone. on two-lane highways. Here’s further reaction New cars, tires, roads posted online by readers. are engineered for much We were surprised higher speeds. A higher For an increase in limits: that the poll showed speed limit will require Kmac: Excessive speed, drivers to pay attention to that 55 per cent texting and using a cell their driving. phone while driving, driv- believed speed Mark: Being from Gerer inattention and driving limits should be left many and having driven too fast for the road and/ faster and safely on the alone. or weather conditions Autobahn, I say it’s about kills. The minimal increase Keith Morgan time. When I took my in the speed limits you driver’s test, part of the suggest make sense test was on the Autobahn efi1936: I think that the Coquihalla and you had to go 130km/h (weather should be 130 km/h and the rural part of and local speed limit permitting) not to Highway 1 120km/h. get points against you. lyle: As stated in your column, it is only excessive speed that kills. However, if Comments against an increase: two drivers were driving side by side at Dwsolber: Some drivers have 100 km/h there would be mass frustratrouble driving safely at current posted tion and more accidents. speeds. Increasing the speed limits will
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Non- signallers: I want to scream when I am stuck behind a car that fails to signal an intent to turn left until the traffic light turns green. It has to be one of the most inconsiderate acts, especially in congested areas. It’s also an offence, which carries a $121 fine and two-point penalty. Considerate drivers would realize their error and drive on. Ha! They don’t exist. What drives-u-crazy. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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One survey found that 87 per cent of those polled felt highway speed limits should be higher. only increase risk to all road users. Dick: Do not increase speed, what the heck is the hurry? (99 out of 100 already go way faster than the posted speed. Make your ride safe and enjoy the scenery. Leah99: Wildlife (and domestic pets), pedestrians, and vehicles driven by law-abiding people are put at risk by speeders as it is.
Donna: There are enough accidents at 110 without increasing the risks. Snazzy: Speeds above 90km/h greatly increase fuel consumption. In addition to lower speeds being safer for drivers, wildlife, it is also important that we consider the planet, and reduce our use of fossil fuels. Rosemary: In BC’s interior, there are many hazardous roads and bad weather
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The 2014 GMC Acadia Denali is truly a full-size crossover vehicle. That’s right, an eight-passenger crossover that is big enough to I want haul eight adults and still have to scream when I am stuck behind a room to store your gear.car that fails to signal an intent to turn left Saturday is my usual run around until the traffic light turns green. day; picking up things, dropping It has to be one of the most inconsiderate off people, some of whom I don’t acts, especially in congested areas. It’s also know but someone in my family an offence, which carries a $121 fine and has volunteered me to drive them two-point penalty. Considerate drivers would anyway. You know the kind of realize their error and drive on. Ha! They day, the one that finds me buying don’t things that we don’t need butexist. can’t live without, returning things that The Acadia manoeuvres well in spite of its size. PHOTO SUBMITTED apparently we can live What without,drives-u-crazy. and providing hourly updates to my keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca room for adults. and side curtain air bags. Traction wife on what I have accomplished The steering wheel is leather control and stability control with thus far. Hectic and stressful. wrapped with mahogany wood roll stability control are also stanWell, this particular Saturday I had grain trim; it also features a tilt and dard. Forward collision alert, lane the Acadia Denali and with a few telescopic steering column. The departure warning, rear cross trafhours driving this vehicle I was centre of the dash is the location fic alert, and side blind zone alert actually relaxed. Luxurious seating are some of the latest technologies for the colour touch Radio/Naviand a premium Bose stereo system gation screen with IntelliLink. A that have gone into this vehicle. with steering wheel controls that 165-millimetre co- The 3.6-litre V6 engine puts out drowned out all the lour touch screen 288 horsepower at 6,300 rpm. chatter from the back display, AM/FM The transmission is a six-speed seats. It also came in At first I was stereo with CD automatic that can be shifted into handy for when they a little skeptical player, auxiliary manual mode. tried to include me in audio input jack, At first, I was a little skeptical the conversation; with about this vehicle, about this vehicle but after the first Bluetooth streama simple push of the but acter the first few kilometres, I changed my mind ing audio, hands volume button I could few kilometres I and found it to be a very comfortfree calling, and a yell back “sorry, I can’t found it to be very able and a fun to drive vehicle. Alrear seat enterhear you.” All three rows receive comfortable and fun tainment system. though there is lots of room inside the same level of If you’re excited it does not give the impression of a big SUV, and it manoeuvres quite luxury. French stitching to drive. about cup holders well. With the latest technologies on all of the leather then hold on Ian Harwood added, I found it easy to use and seats with a choice to yourself, this of colours, black or vehicle has twelve. very useful. Shoulder checks are brown. The second row seats are I know because I had to clean each something I do by habit, but with the side blind zone alert feature it a SmartSlide flat-folding 60/40 one. Twelve in an eight-seater, go is like having someone else take a split bench while the third row is a figure. second look, which is comforting. 60/40 split bench that folds flat as The Acadia comes standard with well. The third row is surprisingly driver and front passenger airbags, ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca comfortable and has enough leg seat mounted side impact bags
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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To the staff at Staples who secured my phone after I had left it by the fax machine. BEEF To the gas stations in Nanaimo that consistently charge more for fuel than anybody. You might have to buy gas there but you can stop buying pop, chips, coffee, smokes, etc., to get their attention. BOUQUET To chaplain Karen Hyde. Since I said “Yes to the dress” on baptism day, you’ve really been helping me understand the basic instructions before leaving Earth and I just want to say thanks. BEEF To all of the stores playing Christmas music in early November. Christmas has become a sell, sell, sell, buy, buy, profit-driven event, leaving people in debt afterwards. I will be volunteering for the less fortunate as my gift. BOUQUET To the tradesmen who did exceptional work toward the renovations done on St. George Street. Your hard work and dedicated efforts made toward completing your jobs in a timely manner were greatly appreciated. BEEF Not so much a beef as a suggestion. Why don’t grocery stores put paper towels next to the broccoli so you don’t have to shop with wet hands after selecting your produce? BOUQUET To the staff and fellas from Nanaimo Correctional Centre who have cleared the banks along the Parkway of broom, dead trees, etc. Your efforts at grooming our green space is eye pleasing and appreciated. BEEF To drivers who find it necessary to speed through yellow and red lights. I watched six of you do this in less than an hour. A beef to the police for being invisible and not enforcing traffic safety better. School zone near my house has not seen a speed trap in six months but you insist on setting up on the highway.
BOUQUET To Adam and his staff at Quality Foods on Turner Road for working so hard to get the Ladies Auxiliary at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 donations and super price for our roast beef meal. We served more than 225 vets, service men, branch members and the public. BEEF To the city for leaving an illegally dumped chair in the lay-by on South Victoria Road. This area is an attraction to the morons who constantly dump their refuse and old furniture. A sign deterring dumping activity wouldn’t go amiss. BOUQUET To the two girls and others for coming to my assistance and helping me after I fell on the sidewalk at Brooks Landing. Your kindness and concern was very much appreciated. BEEF To the duct cleaning company. Unprofessional attitude, lousy workmanship. Refunding money is not a fix to the problem of a job not done properly. How many others seniors who don’t check are getting ripped off? BOUQUET To the amazing staff at Dufferin Place. You treat the residents with respect, dignity and genuine care. Your attention to their physical and emotional well-being is stellar. BEEF To computer hackers plying their tricks in Nanaimo. They telephone you and say they are calling from Microsoft Windows to fix your slow running computer or something similar. No one will ever call you about your computer having a problem. They are only after your information to rob you. BOUQUET To the lady at Quality Foods Nov. 7. Thank you for the mini red carnation. My heart smiled. I paid your kindness forward to a young man playing the guitar outside the store. BEEF To the people who use the off-leash park at Beban Park. Every morning I take my dog to the park and pick up all the
poop that was left behind – sometimes two bags full. Do you not realize the smell and disease that this would cause if left?
BOUQUET To the guy who works at the Terminal Park Petro-Can station. He came to the rescue of a lady with a flat tire. I was trying to help her but I haven’t changed a tire myself in 30 years and I didn’t have the muscle power. BEEF To the man who lost control of his large white dog, which caused me to fall and end up in an ambulance four weeks ago on Remembrance Day. Just to let you know I am on therapy for my neck and have a large dental bill, not to mention the broken nose. This will be a painful recovery, but I do hope I never see you again. BOUQUET To Dr. John Olesen at Seven Sails Dental Centre. He always goes above and beyond to make sure my dental visits are pain free and not stressful. He has the best office staff – always friendly and helpful.
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BEEF To the emergency vet for the unprofessional way they dealt with my dog’s spaying and subsequent infection. One of the vets actually told us we couldn’t prove the infection came from them. My dog is currently at another vet. BOUQUET To the gracious gentleman in front of me at Thrifty Foods Port Place who paid for my groceries. You are a special person. It would be a much better world with more people like you. BEEF To the architect for the terrible job that was done on the new store. Finding the entrance is a joke and the parking lot is a nightmare. Hope you don’t get a bonus for this job. BOUQUET To all who have served in the military and sacrificed for us. One day a year is not enough to remember them by. BEEF To the City of Nanaimo for not installing a roundabout on Mary Ellen Drive. With holiday traffic, it’s a long wait to get out of the shopping centre parking lot. BOUQUET To our vet MaryJane Bowie, who saved our Tabitha. She was on medication and was on her last life when Dr. Bowie intervened and within six months all was well and our six-year-old cat is back with us as playful as ever. BEEF To editors who want everything e-mailed to them. BOUQUET Our little rescue dog lost his way near the Parkway Trail at the Northfield Road-Island Highway junction. He is back safe and sound thanks to the kindness of so many people, including a fine young man on his bike who rode quickly to Cavallotti Lodge; to the lady with two dogs who hung in there for us and the lady with the standard poodle.
Submit your own Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.
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NANAIMO DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE – Computer tutor volunteers with basic computer skills, a friendly, patient attitude and familiarity with e-mail and browsing the Internet, required for a two-hour shift 10 a.m. to noon one day per week, Monday to Thursday. A criminal record check is required and will be paid for by the centre. Reception and permit processing volunteer needed to greet walk in clients, answer phones, take messages, provide information and referrals and process parking permit applications. All training will be provided and the volunteer will always have a support staff member nearby. Shifts available Monday to Thursday 10 a.m.
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