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A family out for a hike was shocked to find a rope strung at neck level across a trail used by ATVs, mountain bikers, joggers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Danica Stewart was out for a hike on Thanksgiving Monday with her family when she came upon a rope tied to two large trees on a trail accessed from Beck Road near the Nanaimo River Hatchery in Cassidy. Stewart told police she was shocked to think someone would do such a thing. She and her family have used the trail many times to access the Nanaimo River and it was the first time she has seen anything like this. The rope was strung across one of the area’s trails that runs parallel to the river shoreline. “They bought the rope for this purpose,” Stewart said. “It’s got the [price] tag on it and everything.” See ‘ROPE’ /5

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Brent Stetar, Rotarian, sorts pocket books in the fiction section of Nanaimo Rotary Club’s 13th book sale. Thousands of volumes of fiction and non-fiction works have filled Nanaimo North Town Centre’s corridors and empty retail spaces. The Rotary Club and mall announced Friday the book sales, which started in 2006, had raised $500,000 to support charities and Rotary-supported programs. The current sale runs until Sunday (Oct. 26).

The Nanaimo school district has established a provincial record for French immersion enrolment, according to a nonprofit group that promotes French in the education system. According to Canadian Parents for French’s 2014 State of the French Second Language report for the B.C. and Yukon, 1,386 students in the school district, or 10 per cent, were enrolled in French immersion during the 2013-14 school year. Furthermore, while the overall enrolment throughout the school district dropped by 6.5 per cent, or 959 students, over the past six years, French immersion enrolment has grown 17.7 per cent, or 208 students, during those years. The school district has early French immersion, with entry in kindergarten or Grade 1, and the newly introduced late immersion program with Grade 6 entry. Peter Hewitt, school district French programs administrator, suggested the record is due to the fact that there has been an increase in the number of kindergarten spots available to families over the last 10 years. According to Hewitt, the district is now accepting 176 students in early French immersion each year.

“The numbers are increasing because those 176 are moving up the line every year and now they’re up to Grade 5 and Grade 6 and Grade 7, so there’s a wave of French immersion students coming through the district,” Hewitt said. Despite the overall dropping enrolment, he said many of the parents that are staying in the school district are choosing the French immersion programs. “That percentage of enrolment seems to be going up every year,” Hewitt said. Glyn Lewis, Canadian Parents for French’s B.C. and Yukon executive director, said information was gathered and analyzed from Ministry of Education numbers from the last 10 years. He said it’s promising for the school district and there seems to be considerable interest and demand. “It’s positive to see the numbers growing and I guess it’s just a continued conversation about ensuring the programs are accessible to all families who want to participate,” Lewis said. Early French immersion is offered at Hammond Bay, North Oyster, Pauline Haarer and Quarterway elementary schools. Late immersion is also offered at Quarterway and high school French immersion is offered at Nanaimo District Secondary School. Hewitt doesn’t think there will be extra French immersion classes opening up next year, however it will depend entirely on demand. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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SSS Manhao does not have a building permit for its multimillion dollar conference centre hotel, two months after announcing the start of its construction phase. SSS Manhao International Tourism Group has not yet filed the necessary paperwork to break ground on its 21-storey hotel project, which was

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Lantzville that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor and six Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: MAYOR – Vote for not more than one - One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Name Residential Address or Jurisdiction BRATKOWSKI Joe 6970 Jenna Drive, Lantzville, BC de JONG Jack Lantzville, BC HAIME Colin Robert 7952 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC COUNCILLOR – Vote for not more than six - Six (6) to be elected Surname Usual Name Residential Address or Jurisdiction COULSON John 7835 Superior Road, Lantzville, BC DEMPSEY Brian 6930 Owen Road, Lantzville, BC GRIFFEY Warren 6995 Lancewood Avenue, Lantzville, BC HAIME Denise Lantzville, BC MILLBANK Jennifer 7937 Northwind Drive, Lantzville, BC MOSTAD Andrew 7556 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC NEGRAVE Rod 6945 Leland Road, Lantzville, BC PARKHURST Doug 6826 Harwood Drive, Lantzville, BC SAVAGE Graham Lantzville, BC SCOTT David 6898 Harwood Drive, Lantzville, BC

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Tools taken from Harewood homes Tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools were taken when thieves burglarized several homes in Harewood. The thefts happened overnight Oct. 14 when six homes were hit in a new subdivision near Ninth Street. “They took thousands of dollars in tools,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “One guy has been hit twice. One time he lost $24,000 in tools.” The homes targeted were on Cambie Road, Buffer Road and

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ASSENT VOTING The following question will be submitted to the electorate of the District of Lantzille: “Are you in favour of the District of Lantzville Council adopting “Council Size Reduction Bylaw No. 110, 2014” that would reduce the size of Council from a mayor and six (6) councillors to a mayor and four (4) councillors effective for the 2018 General Local Election? Yes or No”

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GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Lantzville on: Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Lantzville on: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road – 2nd Floor, Lantzville, BC Any elector who wishes to vote before November 15, 2014 is eligible to vote at advance voting opportunities. All Advance Voting ballots are counted after voting closes November 15, 2014. VOTING BY MAIL is available for qualified electors of the District of Lantzville if you:  Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR  Expect to be absent from the District of Lantzville on General Voting Day and at the times of all Advance Voting opportunities. Apply at the District Office to vote by mail. It is your responsibility to ensure that your completed ballot is delivered to the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014, to be counted.

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If you are not on the List of Registered Electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:  18 years of age or older  Canadian citizen (landed immigrants and corporations are not eligible)  resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day  resident (Resident Elector) OR registered owner of real property (Non-resident Property Elector) in the District of Lantzville for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and  not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. To register, resident electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one must have your signature) to prove who you are and where you live. Picture identification is not necessary. Local Government Elections Regulation 380/93 defines acceptable identification, including: - BC Driver’s Licence - ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents - BC Identification Card - Social Insurance Card - Financial Institution Credit or Debit Card - Citizenship Card - Property Tax Notice - Utility Bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable - BC CareCard or Gold CareCard - Ministry of SD &ES Continued Assistance SDES8 If you do not have ID showing where you live, you must provide at least two pieces of identification that prove who you are (at least one of them must have your signature on it) AND make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence.

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Gabriolans get boost in mental health care BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THe NewS BuLLeTIN

For the first time, Gabriolans can access a psychiatric nurse without leaving the island. Island Health has launched a new pilot project this month to boost access to mental health care on Gabriola Island – a step one doctor hopes will lead to more services located in the outlying community. The six-month initiative, done in partnership with Sustainable Gabriola’s working group on mental health and substance use, will see a psychiatric nurse visit Gabriola once a week to take referrals. There will also be a psychiatrist assigned to island patients and resources for mental health seminars. Until now, mental health teams on the island have only addressed certain age groups like seniors and children, leaving adults between the ages of 19 to 65 to fall through the cracks if they aren’t sick enough to be committed or hospitalized and unwilling to leave the island, according to Tracey Thorne, a family doctor with the Gabriola Medical Clinic. Island Health’s crisis counseling and other mental health services are located in Nanaimo, which presents barriers like the ferry schedule and patients’ desire to leave the community, health advocates say. Without on-island services, doctors have become counsellors and mental

health workers and while Thorne says it’s appropriate they fill that role, she also says they are not as up to date on available counselling services and sometimes wish they had the support of a broader team. Doctors can now meet with the psychiatric nurse weekly to talk about patient concerns. Thorne hopes the next step is to have follow-up counseling services provided on Gabriola. “The fact is as a population of 4,500 people we need to have some services available here in our own community,” she said. The push to fill Gabriola’s mental health care gaps began last year, after the community experienced several suicides. A report on service needs by Sustainable Gabriola and presented to Island Health, shows 628 patients are seen by island doctors for mental health and substance use issues, including depression and drug dependence. Dyan Dunsmoor-Farley, chairwoman of the working group on mental health, said services on Gabriola have been sporadic with no thought put into a referral process to connect doctors with clinicians coming onto the island and no one to work with people with mild to moderate mental illness. She says the new pilot program is going to do a lot. “The first week [the nurse] was here, I think she saw five people. Imagine, five people who had not been seen and assessed are all of a sudden getting an assessment, getting referred to the appropriate resources. I mean that’s huge,” Dunsmoor-Farley said. Island Health was not available for comment. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Cayle Dillon, a Grade 11 student at Nanaimo Christian School, arranges a display of figurines fabricated in a 3D printer at the school’s booth at the Nanaimo Business Expo on Thursday at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

Business expo makes connections The Nanaimo Business Expo brought the business community together in unique ways. The seventh annual exhibition, presented by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, attracted

more than 100 businesses to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Thursday. There were appetizers and desserts, balloons, flowers, mascots, mayoral candidates, a mini casino, a giant Jenga

game, a 3D printer, and even a rainbowcoloured full-spectrum infrared and harmonics energy sauna. To see more photos from the event, please visit www. nanaimobulletin. com.

Regional District of Nanaimo directors have voted in favour of a moratorium to prevent a well from going online at Nanoose Bay. At the regional district’s Oct. 14 meeting, Nanoose residents expressed concerns about a Maz-Can Investment subdivision in development. They said the developer has begun water connection work, which could lead to problems, including water supply. Some expressed disappointment regarding the lack of consultation and some said they were willing to take legal action if necessary, which didn’t sit well with some on the board, including Bill Veenhof, Area H director. The subdivision is still subject to Agricultural Land Commission approval and work done is at the developer’s own risk, according to Paul Thorkelsson, the regional district’s chief administrative officer. George Holme, Nanoose area director, proposed the motion, which directs regional district staff to delay putting the well into regular service in the Nanoose Bay peninsula water service area for at least a year, pending further discussion with residents to address concerns.

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Disease could spread farther It isn’t only hypochondriacs who are a little spooked these days by Ebola. There are going to be some residents who question why the federal and provincial governments are putting resources into preparing an Ebola response. How can the disease that’s infecting and killing thousands in western Africa show up in British Columbia? Consider that there have been confirmed cases in Texas while there have been several individuals across Canada tested for Ebola-like symptoms. We live in a world that is increasingly small, with local residents travelling well beyond our Island for employment, recreation and humanitarian efforts. It’s entirely reasonable to think that someone from here may be in western Africa or another destination, such as Texas, where Ebola is present. As a result, Island Health has to be prepared for someone with Ebola-like symptoms to walk into a local clinic, or perhaps Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. What will the initial response be from medical personnel? Where will the patient be quarantined? What resources will be needed in an Island community to ensure the patient is treated properly and sufficient steps are taken to prevent the possible spread if Ebola is diagnosed? The B.C. Nurses Union has raised alarm bells about the health authority’s ability to handle a case of Ebola, and as health care professionals, nurses provide a wealth of expertise. But everyone at the table – doctors, nurses, technicians, etc. – need to work co-operatively instead of finger-pointing or pursuing individual mandates. We don’t need fear mongering, but the basic steps and guidelines we’re starting to see aren’t out of place. Obviously we hope Ebola does not arrive on Vancouver Island, but if it does, all of us, residents and medical personnel, need to ensure we are prepared. 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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Hey, how about that race the other day? What with the Ebola virus other night. I never understood outbreak, ISIS bludgeoning its the old system, never mind the way into establishing an Islamic new one. If you want to try to state there’s plenty of doom and figure it out, visit the NASCAR gloom to go around. website at www.nascar.com and If hearing about about daily search for Chase 101, a video events gets you down, have a that sort of explains it. little pity on this poor columnist Truthfully I never gave a rat’s who must restrict his column patootie about NASCAR – percontent to commentary about haps you don’t either – before I something actually happening in started watching races and prothe news. grams about it with my friend, Well, nobody ever specified who over the course of several what kind of news I years – combined with REPORTER’S had to comment on, the countless vodka so hey, how about that cocktails he provided VIEWPOINT new NASCAR Chase to help lubricate my Chris Bush Grid for the Sprint Cup facility to comprehend Reporter format? the endless rules, The National Assonuances and subtleties ciation for Stock Car of the sport – he’s led Auto Racing decided me to appreciate the to broaden its fan base athletic stamina and by moving away from highly sophisticated its old system, where engineering science drivers accrued points that underlies what, to through the racing the uninitiated, looks season, to what looks to me like like just a bunch of guys rippin’ a playoff elimination system around an oval track at 200 miles where teams are knocked out per hour for hours on end while of competition in a race series, jabbering over their radios in leaving the final top contenders Hillbilly with their pit crews. Yes, vying for the cup. At least, that’s even former Formula and Indy how I think it works. racer-turned-NASCAR driver, A close friend of mine, who Danica Patrick, who was born in used to race sprint cars and is Wisconsin and started her racing deeply steeped in the NASCAR career in England, has developed racing culture, tried explaining a pretty hefty Appalachian twang the Chase Grid format to me the to her diction.

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So, even with my newfound, but limited, comprehension of the sport, I couldn’t help notice that this newfangled Chase Grid format seems to be adding a lot of tension to the competition, when drivers got downright ornery with each other out on the track and followed up with a post-race dustup when Matt Kenseth and Brad Keselowski got even ornerier with each other out by the infield trailers at the recent Bank of America 500 in Concord, N.C. Even Danica grunted something Boomhaueresque over her radio about it. With all that on-camera drama, I can’t help thinking NASCAR’s attempt at attracting slightly higher-brow viewers (if you haven’t watched the Chase 101 video, now would be a good time and take note of the uppermiddle-class family featured in the video), has just done a four-wheel drift onto reality TV’s infield turf. Surprisingly, NASCAR marketing department heads rarely consult with me on such matters, but it looks like the Chase Grid format, intended to reach the crowd that normally passes up Speed Channel, actually landed the racing organization square in the laps of the Honey Boo Boo crowd. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Candidates must be closely scrutinized To the Editor,

Re: Interest high as 10 vie for mayor’s chair, Oct. 16. With less than a month to go before electing a new mayor and eight councillors, voters should scrutinize incumbents to see what they did over their term and if some are worthy of re-electing. How did each vote on contentious issues? Did they spend our money wisely? Since the current council was elected in 2011, they raised our average residential tax bill. Most of council was entangled in censoring the Leadercast convention, many were in favour of tearing out the Colliery dams and some even turned their backs on or verbally chastised citizens. An easy way to

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Re: Interest high as 10 vie for mayor’s chair, Oct. 16. If you have ever watched any politician at any of their meetings, pay attention to their body language – it tells a lot about the way they think and will give you reasons to vote for them or not. And if they make promises to get elected and don’t keep those promises, they should resign their position. They could also sign an affidavit that they would do this, before the election, and that would make them a lot more electable and keep them honest.

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Well-thought-out votes will help citizens elect the best candidates to fill the chairs in council chambers, says letter writer.

help make up our minds would be to go to the City of Nanaimo website, search for a couple of meetings and watch for an hour or so to see how the elected officials performed. The new council will be elected for

four years instead of three, so our wellthought-out votes are needed to save our city from a disastrous repeat performance. Who we vote for will dictate whether we pay higher and higher taxes and whether our money

is spent on trivial or essential projects. Our vote Nov. 15 is the only time we will be in the driver’s seat to call the shots for the four long years to come – so please get involved and make an impact.

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Flooding B.C. farmland seems like flawed logic To the Editor,

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Independent Electronics Store Sound & Cinema Announces October 24th Grand Opening in Nanaimo BC Sound & Cinema is a local electronics store in Nanaimo, BC carrying all the latest in home audio and video equipment. The new store's grand opening is set for October 24th, 2014 and the anticipation in the surrounding community is incredibly high. October 17, 2014 The decision on where to buy home electronics in Nanaimo, BC is set to become much easier. Recently, a new Nanaimo electronics store Sound & Cinema have announced they will be having their grand opening on October 24th, 2014 and plan on delivering a superior shopping experience to local customers. The store will have all the latest audio and video equipment stocked, set at attractive price points and sold by a knowledgeable and engaged team, with over 20 years’ experience in retail sales and electronic installation. The news of the Sound & Cinema opening soon has been met with an enthusiastic response. “We saw the need for an electronics boutique in Nanaimo and we worked on our vision to fulfill that need,” commented Mitch Zylak, from Sound & Cinema. “We realized in talking to clients that while most people are moving shopping to the online and mobile space there are some things such as a big ticket item TV or sound system that leave consumers with questions or doubts that they are making the right choice for their homes and the sight and sound they wish to achieve. With that in mind we opened Sound & Cinema and pride ourselves on under promising and over delivering to all our past, present and future clients.” According to Zylak, every effort has been made for Sound & Cinema to be a true one-stop shop for home electronics. Some of the top name brands featured at the Nanaimo store include: Martin Logan, Paradigm, Pioneer Elite, Pro-Ject, Screen Innovations, Epson, Shaw, JL Audio, Focal, Anthem and many, many more. The emphasis is on delivering top quality products while still making every effort to keep the price affordable. The store is located next to Costco in the Nored Plaza. 6750 Island Hwy N - Unit 204 Nanaimo, British Columbia. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10AM – 6PM. News about the store's grand opening event can be found on their very active and popular Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/soundandcinemaca. The team is hoping to deliver the greatest small business grand opening ever in Nanaimo, with many surprises, discounts and giveaways to keep things exciting. It's certainly not something that locals will want to miss.

I am celebrating over 33 years in business serving the comfort needs of the hospitality, recreational, commercial and residential sectors on Vancouver Island. Born and raised in Nanaimo, I have been in the specialty sleep and foam business since 1981. The main focus of the Foam Guy business is on comfy beds, cushions and re-upholstery for residential, hospitality, recreational, medical and commercial use. Of course with the foam and fabric industry there are so many products and uses that if you don’t see it on our website please ask and we will do our best to accommodate you! Although I believe in using the latest technologies to our advantage I also have a very back-tobasics ideology. Without sounding cliché they are: Outstanding personal service, quality products and fair value. If you can’t make it to my store, my mobile operation will come to you! I am able to fulfill your comfort needs, as my products and services cannot only enhance your lives but also your livelihood. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to serving you soon.

NOW OPEN!

Leah’s Tea & Fashion Boutique Leah’s Tea & Fashion Boutique just opened in September and Leah offers many products for the active woman. We sell over 200 flavours of tea and tea accessories for the whole family. We also carry both new and second hand clothing which allows you to dress for less. Our boutique offers the active woman many aromatherapy products. Troubles with sleeping, having headaches or stress? We have the answer with our Soulful Sister products. Leah’s store also offers new and used purses as well as wonderful smelling soy candles, crystals, picture frames and decorative signs. Having trouble finding your keys in your purse? Come see us, we have the perfect solution with our key finder. After having a stressful day, relax at night with our fabulous bath salts that not only rid the body of pain but also help you sleep. Leah has affordable fashion watches and jewelry just for your fun side. Leah’s Tea and Fashion Boutique is located beside Kal Tire on Norwell Drive. Come see us. We’re accepting fall and winter clothing on consignment now.

2900 Norwell Dr. Nanaimo 250-585-2667

ELAX•RECOVER REST•R

6750 N. Island Hwy, Nanaimo 250-933-1324 •www.soundandcinema.ca

6481 Portsmouth Rd., Nanaimo BC V9V 1A3 PH: 250.933.0600 or WWW.FOAMGUY.ca TF. 1.888.599.FOAM (3626)

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HARBOUR CITY ISLAND PEDORTHIC CHIROPRACTIC FOOTCARE We have Certified Pedorthists (Foot and Orthotic Specialists) and Chiropractors all in one location. Harbour City Chiropractic and Island Pedorthic FootCare work together in keeping people active, moving and pain-free.

SOCCER CITY Soccer City Nanaimo is the city’s newest and only soccer specific specialty store. Soccer City Nanaimo is a franchise of one of the provinces biggest team and club wear supplier, Soccer City Enterprise Inc., based in Aldergrove, B.C. Soccer City is a full service provider of youth and adult soccer cleats, apparel and equipment. As well, with a full service printing and embroidery facility in Aldergrove, Soccer City also supplies local teams and clubs with all of their jersey and outerwear needs. Store owner, John Lee, has been involved in the local soccer community for the past sixteen years as a player, coach and administrator. Together with part time Store Manager, David Reid, they look forward to serving the Central Island soccer community and plan to bring a level of expertise to the local market that has been missing for several years. Feel free to come on by and check out the store or just stop in for a chat about the beautiful game. The City of Nanaimo is now Soccer City!

103-6750 Island Hwy,Nanaimo

250.390.0304

Hi, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Leon Drzewiecki, owner of NYLA Fresh Thread. I’m born and raised in Nanaimo and over the last few years have seen the lack of local menswear in our area. NYLA Fresh Thread is a new upstart men’s fashion retailer that expects to lead our local market in business, casual, contemporary menswear with a price range to fit any budget. We have created a man driven environment that gives our clientele a comfortable place to relax and shop in style. We represent exceptional quality, good priced, well known trusted brands that our clientele is currently traveling outside our local market to shop for. Our company shares its current address 206 Commercial Street with well over 50 prior years of formal gentleman’s haberdashery, starting with Ken Thompson Menswear in 1957 for 42 years and Rickwood’s Menswear for over 10 years. We are sharing in this tradition of family owned and operated menswear downtown Nanaimo. NYLA Fresh Thread will follow in the traditional menswear before us but by keeping menswear fresh and evolving with the fashion thread trends in our global community. I’d like to personally invite you to our store at 206 Commercial Street, downtown Nanaimo.

250.716.3331

206 COMMERCIAL ST DOWNTOWN NANAIMO

Do You Need Orthotics? Faulty foot biomechanics can cause a chain reaction affecting the way you walk, stand, and move in everyday physical activities. Your feet are the foundation for everything above it. You would benefit from custom orthotics if you have any of the following symptoms: • • • • •

Localized Foot Pain Bunions Arch Pain and Heel Spurs Shin splints Plantar Fasciitis

• • • •

Leg and Knee Pain Low Back and Hip Pain Diabetic Foot Complications Arthritic Foot Mobility Problems

Custom Foot Orthotics are individually designed for each person to allow more efficient movement. Custom foot orthotics can alleviate pain in many parts of the body such as the ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

We’ve moved into our new location on Metral (new Pacific Station Building). For our Move-in Special we’re offering a COMPLIMENTARY 30 MINUTES ON OUR MASSAGE TABLE FOR THE FIRST 25 PEOPLE TO RESERVE THEIR SPOT. Contact us today... Harbour City Chiropractic and Island Pedorthic Footcare 102-5180 Dublin Way, Nanaimo 250-758-1716

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK • OCTOBER 19 - 25, 2014

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

SALUTE

Nanaimo News Bulletin 11

SMALL BUSINESS

GREG SAKAKI/ThE NEwS BullETIN

Bottles up

Cherilee Dick, and employee at Olive This and More gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars, pours samples Thursday afternoon at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

LEARNING FROM mistakes helpful over long term.

Ever y entrepreneur feels it at some point: the fear of failure. Only half of new businesses make it to their fifth birthday, and that can cause entrepreneurs a lot of stress. However, experts say failure can actually lead to major accomplishments. “Failure – and learning from mistakes – is often an important milestone on the path to success,” In fact, failure has been a key ingredient in some of the business world’s great success stories, said Michel Bergeron, a senior vice-president at the Business Development Bank of Canada. “We have to change our perception about failure in order to help business owners stay in the game.” Deborah Conroy of Ernst and Young tax services agrees. She points to the new BDC Entrepreneurial Resiliency Award, an initiative that recognizes a Canadian business that has successfully undergone a turnaround or pivotal event

in the past and come back stronger because of it. “Many entrepreneurs talk about some kind of massive failure or hurdle they’ve overcome,” says Conroy, vice-president of transaction advisory services at EY. No business is too big or too small to confront roadblocks. Bergeron cites the example of Groupon, the giant deals website. After a year of effort and $1 million in operating costs, the startup was going nowhere. “The founders shifted gears and turned their offering into the discount coupon service Groupon. They learned, adapted and made a fortune,” Bergeron says. Two years later, the shift in focus proved profitable: Groupon ballooned from a few dozen employees to 10,000 and was the fastest company in history to make $1 billion US in revenue. Bergeron advises entrepreneurs to adopt a “try, try again” philosophy. At its core: learning from mistakes and showing resilience in today’s rapidly changing economy. - Business Development Bank of Canada

The Nanaimo Wine Shoppe

Country Club Centre

Norwell Dr.

250-585-8846

3398 Norwell Drive Nanaimo

Ross Rd.

Persistence a key to business success

Bonnie and Kelvin Campbell recently celebrated their fourth anniversary as owners of The Nanaimo Wine Shoppe, located just behind Country Club Shopping Centre on Norell Drive at Ross Road. You can make your wine in-store from a large selection of RJ Spagnols and CellarCraft wine kits, or buy kits and supplies from making wine at home. We appreciate the many friends and customers we have met over the last four years and recognize that helping people make good wine is both a serious and fun relationship. We help our customers select new wines to try, take care of all the details between pitching the yeast and bottling, and try to make the bottling a short but pleasant experience with a good selection of music syncopated with the sound of the pneumatic corker! We have four, six and eight week wine kits so ‘There still is time to make your wine for the holidays’. As well, if you are planning a wedding of special family event, it is now legal to serve U-Vin wine at many venues with a Family Special Occasion Licence. Many of our customers make wine for gifts of share a batch with friends, family or neighbours. The new Limited Release Passport 2015 kits from Kenridge Showcase and the RQ 2015 kits from RJ Spagnols will start arriving in December. For more information, drop by to pick up one of the brochures or go online at rjspagnols.com or cellarcraftwines.com. We’re taking reservations for orders now!

TuesdaySaturday 9-5

Nanaimo residents have relied on Bastion Trophies for their knowledgeable service and quick turn around for over 41 years. Bastion Trophies offers a wide variety of services like customized rubber stamps, name tags, engraving for jewelry, custom printing on almost anything including coffee mugs and a great selection of gifts that can be personalized. A big part of their business is supplying sports teams with trophies, ribbons and plaques. Give them a call at 250-756-4151 for more information or stop by anytime.

BASTION TROPHIES

BURNS GRUND

Value Wise Optical has been a leader in the optical industry in Nanaimo since 1998. We are now celebrating our third anniversary under the ownership of Burns Grund, a licensed Optician and Contact Lens Fitter. I received my training at one of the premier optical training centers in Canada, Douglas

College, in Coquitlam, BC. Value Wise uses only the best eyewear lenses on the market. I don’t use no-name or generic lenses. Essilor and Hoya, the two leaders in the progressive ophthalmic lens market, are our main manufacturers of our progressive lenses. But, we do supply more budget-minded progressive lenses for people requiring these lenses. Value Wise is not just the name of our business but it’s also the business principal we stand behind. We have over 2500 fashion-forward frames in our inventory. Such as Guess, Venus, Easy Clip, Sketchers to name just a few. Whether you’re looking for plastic, metal or hybrid, I’m sure we have the frame for you. We deal with all the major brands of contact lenses such as Coopervision, Ciba, Bausch & Lomb and Acuvue, all at competitive prices. Being a father of four and a grandfather of 7, I realize the cost of raising children. That’s why we have Children/Students Packages to help parents and caregivers supply good vision to their loved ones.

Value Wise

OPTICAL 250-756-3035 E-5107 Somerset Drive, Nanaimo, BC valuewiseoptical.ca

Steve Duckett

BITRATE COMPUTER SERVICES You get your computer fixed for 60.00*. You don’t get the run around or an approximate, it’s 60.00 dollars period. Hi my name is Stephen Duckett and I am a qualified Computer Technician. I have been fixing computers for 11 years now and I am A+ Certified which means I have the expertise to repair your computer just like the big chain computer stores, but for a fraction of the cost. *If you need a part for your computer, I will get you the best deal I can, and I have many resources to accomplish that. Then you will be charged cost for the part. The exact same price that I paid, you pay. Stop taking your computer to a back yarder with no qualifications and take it to a qualified Technician. One that won’t rake you over the coals.

250-756-4151

1934 Northfield Road www.bastiontrophies.com info@bastiontrophies.com

SMAL L BUSINE SS WE E K • O C TO B ER 1 9 - 2 5 , 2 0 1 4

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• Lunches • Fine Food • Afternoon Teas • Evening Parties • World Class Tea Cup Readers

New Location Unit D 690 Comox Rd. Behind McGavin’s

General Maintenance • Electrical & Plumbing • Dry Rot Repairs, Appliances & Propane • Insurance Claims • Propane Certification

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GENERAL STORE • GROCERIES • SUNDRIES • CONFECTIONERY

Fresh... Friendly... Local...

Hours: Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 9 am - 9 pm Reservations Recommended. CLOSED ON MONDAYS Now Licensed

“We Specialize Creating “We Specialize in Creatingin Memories”

M Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm Saturday &Sunday 9am-5pm Saturd

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(250) 754-3865

1081 Haliburton Rd., Nanaimo

250 753-4214

It’s the taste that everybody’s after!

& receive a

Professional All Breed Dog Grooming

250-753-3523

NEW LOCATION 2149 Bowen Road

250-756-DOGS (3647)

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2067 Boxwood Road Nanaimo

Windward

AND LICENSED LIQUOR STORE

Neighbourhood Pub

BREAKFAST SPECIAL Mon.-Fri. 9-11am

With independence comes freedom

250.758.1771 • www.bartlegibson.com

free Can of Primo Pizza sauce

#20-1708 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo

$5 OFF your 1st Groom! Come visit our showroom where we now have a walk in tub on display!

CheCk out our delI meats

1 Dozen 7” Pizza Shells $595

771 Centre St., Unit A, Downtown Nanaimo

“Mom? I’m done, Come Get Me!”

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17 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Runs Tuesday Oct 21

Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Wed. and Fri.

Week End t Entertainmen Music Trivia 9:00 pm ay Fri & Saturd

WINGS

6.99 a pound Fri. Nights

PRAWNS

250-754-7111 • 14-1588 BOUNDARY CRES. (Located in Beaufort Centre, Next to the Hospital)

Business of the Week

• BOOKS • HARDWARE • PAINT • CHARTS • CLOTHING • TACKLE • INFLATABLES • ELECTRONICS

LOWRANCE The Harbour Chandler is full of delights for all boaters. a #1 Canadian Owned & Operated Marine Store awaits you! We offer Great Prices, a knowledgeable and friendly crew and lots of in-store specials every day.

250-753-2425 • Toll Free 1-877-753-2425 52 Esplanade, Nanaimo www.harbourchandler.com

Petroglyph ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery 990 Old Victoria Road Nanaimo Phone 250-754-8822

Full Service Hospital Over 20 Years Of Caring For Your Pets!

This space available Reasonably PRiced! call Today!

Petroglyph ANIMAL HOSPITAL

250-390-9227

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

#7-6894 North Island Hwy. Nanaimo www.doverviewdental.com

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“The Refreshing Remodel”

® Locally owned & operated.

990 Old Victoria Road Nanaimo Phone 250-754-8822

Full Service Hospital Over 20 Years Of Caring For Your Pets!

Complimentary In-Home Consultations

www.rebath.com Heritage Centre Mall 12B 1209 EAST ISLAND HWY PARKSVILLE 1-800-BATHTUB 250-586-1555

Home of the K2 Mountain Burger

Certified Podologist

Celebrate Any Special Occasion with us

“a fusion of chiropody and beauty” • Corns • Ingrown Toenails • Thickened Toenails • Tinea Pedis (fungus) • Gait Analysis • Footlogix Pedicuetical Product

Purchase your autographed John Catucci Cook Book from the HIT TV Show “YOU GOTTA EAT HERE” Voted Best Overall Restaurant In the City

Since 1979

BATHTUBS AND BATHTUB LINERS • WALL SURROUND SYSTEMS SHOWER BASES • BATHTUB-TO-SHOWER CONVERSIONS WALK-IN-SAFETY BATHTUBS • GRAB BARS & NON-SLIP COATINGS

book This space and be seen by your customers

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WORLD’S LARGEST BATH REMODELER

Enjoy our Patio Dining

be seen by your customers! This space available. Aestheticscall & Hairtoday!

B.Sc Pod

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Complete Oral Health Care Detect ~ Diagnose ~ Treat Family Smiles For A Lifetime

By Appointment Only

To advertise here call Kara:

INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR Professional Full Service Family & Cosmetic Dental Office

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 13

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Triple

Q-Points! Wednesday Oct.22

fresh m o r f e s Choo as: cuts such

• Hertel’s s h ig h T Chicken Ground • Bone In Ground Pork • Lean• Turkey Sausage •nadian Stewing Beef us Extra Bison • Ca t • QF Platinum Ang n C r a b Breast Fille d Beef • I m i t a t i o Lean Grounore! Meat & m

$ $

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

Sunrise Farms

Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 11.02 per kg

$ FAMILY PACK

Wasa

Crispbread

5 PER

200-275gr

Jack Link’s

Jerky 70-80gr

“Topsweet”

Chinese Mandarin Oranges 5lb box

4$ for

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips 230-320gr

Nestle

90 Assorted Candy Bars

Prices in effect Oct. 20- 26 , 2014 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

$ PER

AA GRADE

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GRADE

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Pork Side Ribs

Canadian AA

Sirloin Tip Oven Roast 11.02 per kg

6.61 per kg

$ PER

3 FAMILY PACK

FAMILY PACK

Canadian AA

Sirloin Tip Steak

QF Platinum Angus

Beef Simmering Short Ribs

Boneless Cross Rib Roast

11.02 per kg

FAMILY PACK

Canadian

per lb

Bonus Q-Points

FAMILY PACK

Trick or Treat bags with your purchase!

Tropic Isle Coconut Milk 400ml

• Reusable • Recyclable • Compostable

Works out to $1 each.

Offer in effect Oct. 20-26, 2014

100% Vegetarian Meal

Gluten Free Buns

265ml

Taipan

Asian Family

398ml

Selceted, 280ml or 150gr

Whole Young Corn

Sauce or Panko

McCain

Garlic Bread Fingers with Cheese

472gr

3000 Europe’s Best

Spinach 500gr

Crown

Corn Syrup

Asian Family

Chestnuts or Bamboo Shoots 227ml

Gong de Lin

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Huy Fong

for

Sharwood’s

395ml

Chili Sauce or Paste 435-740ml

204gr

for

3500 Fancy Molasses 675gr

5000

Uncle Tom’s

Indian Style Cooking Sauce

Selected, 500ml

Crosby

While Supplies Last!

Patel’s

UDI’S

3500

per lb

FREE

GET ONE FREE!

10 ,000

per lb

BUY ONE

Selected, 580-615gr

11.02 per kg

per lb

Frozen Fish

5000

Boneless Cross Rib Steak

11.02 per kg

Janes

Selected, 295-365gr

QF Platinum Angus

Long Grain Rice 2kg

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$ PER

Fres

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AAA FAMILY GRADE

PACK

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Maple Leaf

Ham

450gr

700-800gr

% HALLOWEEN OFF MERCHANDISE Offer is in effect until October 26, 2014.

Island Pride

Gourmet Beef Burgers 1.13kg

U P S TA I R S I N S I D E Q U A L I T Y F O O D S I N : Comox v Powell River v Qualicum Foods v Courtenay

Vegetarian Indian Cuisine

Thick-n-Rich Syrup

$ Kellogg’s

Danone

Smucker’s

650-750gr

250ml

Creamy or Silhouette Yogurt

Eggo Waffles 560gr

$ Snowcrest PAGE 3 10.20.2014

10 ,000 Tasty Bite

710ml

Selected, 600gr

Bonus Q-Points

Mrs. Butter-Worth’s

Frozen Fruit

GRADE

Sausage Rolls

375-450gr

375gr

Schneiders

Wieners

Bacon

Maple Leaf or Schneiders

Fres

4 4

Quaker

5000 Carnation

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

2.25kg

285gr

Jam, Jelly or Marmalade

Adams

Quick Oats

500gr

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal Family Size 594-776gr

Evaporated Milk 370ml

1000 Club House

Seasonings

Selected, 117-144gr

5000 Daltons

Baking Gums 225gr

5000

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Strip Loin Steak

6.61 per kg

Candian AA

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PER

Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Roast

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

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Lavazza

Qualilta Rossa Espresso 250gr

3000

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Bassili’s Best

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

Approx. 800gr

Lasagna

Black Diamond

Mozzarella Part Skim Cheese

340gr

540-700gr

340gr

$ Hunt’s

1 $ 1

Hunt’s

398ml

Canadian Sardines

106gr

$ Plus Applicable Fees

Beans or Chick Peas

900gr

12x355ml

$ Kitchen Basics

All Natural Cooking Stock

946ml

3$ for

Hunt’s

Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce 680ml

for

Gold Seal

Cocktail Shrimp or Crabmeat

Plus Applicable Fees

Ocean’s

Wild Sockeye Salmon 213gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Planters

1 Peanuts Resealable Bag

Cashews

275gr

275-300gr

2$ for

$ Plus Applicable Fees

G.H. Cretors

184-227gr

2$ for

Ocean’s

Smoked Oysters in Oil 85gr

Popcorn

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

510-594gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Hunt’s

Snack Pack Pudding Cups

4x99gr

2$ for

112-147gr

Newman’s Own

Salsa

Newman’s Own

Idahoan

350ml

113-114gr

Potatoes

Dressing

415ml

225-500gr

1 $ 1 $

DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$

Pasta Sidekicks

Nestle

for

20-24’s

256-350gr

Knorr

Jolly Time

2$ Tea

Biscuits

600gr

1lt

4x90gr

Tetley

Peek Freans

Dry Roasted Peanuts

100% Pure Apple Juice

Fruitsations Fruit Rockets

SunRype

Mott’s

Planters

All Natural Popped Corn

126-132gr

1lt

1.75kg

555-888gr

Single Serve Coffee Cups

946ml

Arctic Gardens

Vegetables

Pizza

1lb

Coca-Cola or Sprite

Sports Drink

Delissio

Fully Cooked Dumplings

Selected, 340-439gr

454gr

Melitta

106-120gr

O’Tasty

Cereal

2.63lt

DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ Brunswick

Post

Simply Orange Juice

Shreddies or Shredded Wheat

540ml

$ Tomatoes

Minute Maid

Post

Primo

Pasta

398ml

Original, 12x225gr

$ 425-550gr

Primo

Tomato Sauce

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Shoestring, 1.5kg

Paradise Island

Shredded Cheese

Filled Pasta

Kicking Horse

Kraft

Fried Potatoes

12’s

DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$

McCain

Large White Eggs

2.27kg

$ Olivieri

Quality Foods

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

New Delightful Dollar Days Deals for you!

DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ Paradise Island

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2$ for

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Bassili’s Best

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

Approx. 800gr

Lasagna

Black Diamond

Mozzarella Part Skim Cheese

340gr

540-700gr

340gr

$ Hunt’s

1 $ 1

Hunt’s

398ml

Canadian Sardines

106gr

$ Plus Applicable Fees

Beans or Chick Peas

900gr

12x355ml

$ Kitchen Basics

All Natural Cooking Stock

946ml

3$ for

Hunt’s

Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce 680ml

for

Gold Seal

Cocktail Shrimp or Crabmeat

Plus Applicable Fees

Ocean’s

Wild Sockeye Salmon 213gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Planters

1 Peanuts Resealable Bag

Cashews

275gr

275-300gr

2$ for

$ Plus Applicable Fees

G.H. Cretors

184-227gr

2$ for

Ocean’s

Smoked Oysters in Oil 85gr

Popcorn

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

510-594gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Hunt’s

Snack Pack Pudding Cups

4x99gr

2$ for

112-147gr

Newman’s Own

Salsa

Newman’s Own

Idahoan

350ml

113-114gr

Potatoes

Dressing

415ml

225-500gr

1 $ 1 $

DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$

Pasta Sidekicks

Nestle

for

20-24’s

256-350gr

Knorr

Jolly Time

2$ Tea

Biscuits

600gr

1lt

4x90gr

Tetley

Peek Freans

Dry Roasted Peanuts

100% Pure Apple Juice

Fruitsations Fruit Rockets

SunRype

Mott’s

Planters

All Natural Popped Corn

126-132gr

1lt

1.75kg

555-888gr

Single Serve Coffee Cups

946ml

Arctic Gardens

Vegetables

Pizza

1lb

Coca-Cola or Sprite

Sports Drink

Delissio

Fully Cooked Dumplings

Selected, 340-439gr

454gr

Melitta

106-120gr

O’Tasty

Cereal

2.63lt

DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ Brunswick

Post

Simply Orange Juice

Shreddies or Shredded Wheat

540ml

$ Tomatoes

Minute Maid

Post

Primo

Pasta

398ml

Original, 12x225gr

$ 425-550gr

Primo

Tomato Sauce

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Shoestring, 1.5kg

Paradise Island

Shredded Cheese

Filled Pasta

Kicking Horse

Kraft

Fried Potatoes

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Violinist excited to be back I TETSUUMI NAGATA returns to the Port Theatre on Oct. 25.

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When professional worldtravelling virtuoso Tetsuumi Nagata takes the stage at the Port Theatre next Saturday, it will be special. “It will be very emotional, and ver y exciting,” said Nagata, a native of Nanaimo. “To come back home, and play where I grew up, is like a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to being on the Port Theatre stage again.” Nagata, who holds a his Master of Performance degree from London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama will be performing with the Vancouver Island Symphony on Saturday (Oct. 25). The concert is to celebrate the Vancouver Island Symphony’s 20th anniversary. “It’s been a long road since then,” said. Tetsuumi’s musical journey began at age five when he took violin lessons with Marlin Wolfe at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music. “Without Marlin, I wouldn’t be here where I am today,” he said. At age 10, he made his debut as a soloist with the Vancouver Island Symphony playing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons then joined the orchestra playing second violin. In the fall of 2000, he left Nanaimo and his family to pursue studies for six years at the Yehudi Menuhin School in the United Kindgom, followed by four years at Guildhall. “I can’t believe how much time has gone by,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of guidance, a lot of study, but it’s paid off and I feel very proud to be going into the world. I play all kinds of music with symphony and chamber orchestras, different ensembles, and solo - to all sorts of audiences. One of my dreams was to travel and I’ve been lucky enough to perform

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in China, Greece, Spain, Brazil, Estonia, Italy, and more.” Much of Tetsuumi’s time is currently spent playing viola with the Benyounes String Quartet, which in August won second prize with the 2014 Orlando International String Quartet Competition in Holland. Meanwhile, the audience will not only get to meet the grown-up Nagata, they will have the chance to hear one of

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Your service size is calculated based on the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. It takes into account the square footage of your house, type of heat, number of appliances and any other electrical loads you might have. Quite often a service upgrade is required when adding a hot tub or switching from an oil furnace to electric heat. If you are concerned about your service or are adding any additional electrical loads contact Mazzei Electric to confirm that your service can accommodate the additional load.

Most of us go through our lives creating our own individual life experiences but sometimes those RON E. THOMPSON life experiences can be very traumatic, painful, and even hurtful. It is through these experiences both good and bad that creates our history and prepares us for making choices in life. But many of us find it difficult to let go of the negative emotions from the past and now find ourselves constantly reliving painful memories over and over again. It may even be to the point that it causes us to be distracted, unhappy, angry, resentful and depressed. So how do we stop replaying this broken record that goes on in our minds so that we can get on with life? By letting go it doesn’t require you to forget what happened, it really means that you are choosing to regain control of your thoughts and your life by letting go of negative emotions attached to the events that occurred to you. Hypnotherapy can assist you in letting go of the past by releasing these emotional blocks so the mind and body can heal and move forward again focusing on the things that bring you true happiness instead.

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This is the time of year that children fall ill easily. DR. BRANDI HONAIZER Here are some things you can do to ensure optimal immune function: • Good nutrition: Avoid processed foods. Provide a diet rich in vegetables and fruit, whole grains, legumes, lean red meat, grass-fed poultry and fish, nuts and seeds. Eliminate food sensitivities – they compromise the gut barrier and impair immune function. Avoid sugar, it depresses immune function and feeds bacteria. • A healthy digestive tract is paramount for a healthy immune response. Because ~70% of the immune system is in the gut it is essential to maintain a good population of bacteria by taking probiotics. • Sleep: children need 9-14 hrs/night depending on age. • Supplements: Basic nutrients such as Vitamins C, D and zinc help boost immune function. • Herbs: Immune boosting herbs include Astragalus, Echinacea and Elderberry. Increase dietary intake of garlic and ginger. • Homeopathic flu preparations – can be taken preventatively to protect against all viruses that cause the common cold and flu.

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Absolutely. There are a number of different drainage options that can eliminate the accumulation of water in your yard and ensure your crawl space remains dry. A simple ditch to direct the flow of water away from the troubled spot may be the solution in some yards. In others, the installation of buried drain pipe bedded in drain rock will catch the accumulation of water and discharge it safely away before it causes damage. These systems require proper design to avoid causing drainage problems in another area of your yard. Additional waterproofing of your house foundation can be accomplished by sealing the exterior concrete with a waterproofing membrane, along with upgrading your house perimeter drains which are designed to keep the foundation dry. A properly drained yard and foundation will provide you with the assurance of staying dry. Now is the time to tackle these repairs as the rainy season is just around the corner. VI OUTDOOR offers complimentary drainage assessments and solutions for your home, yard, and business.

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Quite possibly, since 80% of learning DR. PAUL GENEAU is visual. Vision disorders often cause learning and behaviour difficulties, but sometimes in ways that are not obvious. Children have individual learning styles, strengths and weaknesses, and as parents we want them to have nothing preventing them from reaching their own personal potential. One way to ensure that is a thorough eye and vision examination by an optometrist. This is the message during Children’s Vision Month, in October, from Doctors of Optometry Canada. Go to “Ask a Doctor of Optometry” on Facebook for the full answer to the above question, and many others, or visit the website at doctorsofoptometry.ca.

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Aside from settling with the creditor or paying off the debt, there are two GARETH SLOCOMBE, CA, CIRP methods under the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act to have a wage garnishee lifted. One is to file for bankruptcy and the other is to file a proposal to creditors. The proposal option is usually preferable if you have the ability to continue to make some reasonable payment to creditors. Once a proposal or bankruptcy is commenced all wage garnishees and wage assignments cease, even garnishees from Revenue Canada. The only type of garnishee which continues is a garnishee for maintenance or support under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program. Since this type of debt survives a bankruptcy, the garnishee is not released in respect of post bankruptcy earnings.

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Chiropractors have always understood DR. KAREN MATTERN the role that spinal imbalance plays in contributing to wear and tear - and eventually arthritis - in the knees. A controlled research study in the European Journal of Chiropractic concluded that adjustments to the spine offer effective relief for knee pain without the side effects and risks of prescriptions. Since most arthritis of the knee is due to uneven wear and tear, the first step in treatment should be a look at the possible causes in spinal and pelvic imbalances. If you suffer from knee pain, consult your family chiropractor to determine whether there is an imbalance contributing to it. Significant relief may be available without medication or surgery. For more information call 250-758-7022 or email drkarin@ shaw.ca

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No. If you chose to have a private or public viewing of his body, the funeral home would have wanted to dress him for you, but there is absolutely no requirement for you to have a viewing or to identify his remains. His remains would have been identified at the time the funeral home picked him up.

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When my spouse died recently, I was told that I needed to take in clothes to the funeral home so TIAH M. WORKMAN they could dress him even though he was being cremated. They told me that I was required to identify his remains although I thought that was done at the hospital. Did I have to do that?

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

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Lea Silver from Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization is presented with $750 from Jim Blackburn of the Mt. Benson Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 last Wednesday. The money will help fund essential academic and recreational programming for local children with neuro-developmental disabilities.

The Nanaimo Parent Participation Preschool is having a tea party to mark 40 years in the community. The non-profit organization is based out of Brechin United Church. “It’s unique, because it’s parent participation,” said Lynn Macaulay, early childhood educator. “The parents are my assistants in the classroom with me.” The preschool likes to mark milestone years by bringing together families from the program’s past and present. “It’s to celebrate and invite all the previous parents to come and join us to have some cake and tea,” Macaulay said. The party is from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 25) at the church. For more information, please phone 250-756-9768.

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Yes, there are many ways you can make your mortgage work to your benefit and consolidating your debt into your mortgage is one of them. It is an effective way KRISTA VERHIEL & to reduce interest paid on credit cards and other high SHARON FAUCHON interest loans. On top of that there is no interest rate increase, unlike most banks for a consolidation loan, one local credit union is PRIME + 6% for that right now. Consider a Mortgage Check-up with us before the end of the year to evaluate your mortgage strategy and have many tools brought to your attention. We may be able to save you thousands and it doesn’t cost you anything! A mortgage check up is an important part of your plan for meeting your financial goals. It is an easy way to insure… · that your repayment approach suits you, for example with payments structured to maximize mortgage principal reduction or on the other hand maximum monthly cashflow · any consumer debt you may have (such as credit card balances) is transferred to a lower interest rate, · you have access to the lowest-cost funds for renovations, education or other major expenditures. Contact us, Your Trusted Local Mortgage Experts, to learn more about your current mortgage options and how to make your home equity work for you. We look forward to helping!

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The main differences between Modular and Manufactured (aka mobile homes) are construction standards, materials and foundations. Manufactured / Mobile homes are built on a steel TIM WAIT frame and are normally placed on wood blocking, concrete pillars and sometimes on metal posts. Modular homes are built with a wood floor system and are designed to go on a either a crawlspace or a basement. Modular homes are built to Canadian Standards Association CSA-A277 (Canadian National Building Code) and are built to meet BC Building Code. These Standard Specifications can include engineered floor trusses, 2 x 6 exterior walls, 8’ & 9’ ceilings and primed and painted drywall. Building structural module homes indoors, in a controlled environment, resolves many problems typical of conventional on-site building. Both materials and schedules are less vulnerable to weather conditions. Tolerances are more exact and quality more consistent. Costs are lower and prices and completion dates more reliable, as the work of specialized trades workers is more easily scheduled and coordinated. Full testing of plumbing, wiring, heating and other systems before Modules leave the factory ensures every completed structure still meets the manufacturer’s exacting CSA approved standards. Deerwood Estates is a gated community and the Modular homes were built by Retire West, a family owned company with a solid reputation earned through 25 years of planning, development and management of Modular home communities in BC. Deerwood Estates is distinguished by quality in design and construction and is a Hallmark in tasteful landscaping and attention to detail in the development of streetscapes and generous green space. Call Tim Wait, known by many as Mr. Deerwood to view his many listings in this friendly village that offers a relaxed lifestyle.

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If you suspect that you may be experiencing hearing loss, the first step is to arrange a JEFF CAMPBELL, RHIP complimentary hearing evaluation with a Hearing Care Professional. At this appointment, for which you should plan approximately one hour, you will meet your hearing consultant, either an Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist. He or she will review a questionnaire with you, gathering details concerning your history, your hearing health and how you feel about your communication ability. You will then undergo an examination of your ear canals, checking for ear wax and ensuring your ear canals are clear for testing. The hearing test itself involves listening for various tones and word tests to determine your hearing ability. Following this assessment, your Hearing Care Professional will review your individual results in detail and discuss solutions that are best suited for you. Early detection and treatment of hearing problems can have a positive impact on your quality of life. Call Connect Hearing today to book your complimentary hearing evaluation and two-week no-cost hearing aid trial.

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A ‘worn out’ denture can have devastating effects that are often invisible and imperceptible TED CARSON to the denture wearer. Dentures are made of a hard, rigid material, but your face, mouth and jaw change over the years. The denture cannot adapt to the changes and the artificial teeth wear down with time. Some possible harmful effects suffered by wearers of old dentures include headaches, earaches, neck pain, TMJ problems and cracked or continually sore corners of the mouth. Dietary problems and difficult digestion can lead to overall health problems. More laborious chewing can cause softening of the gums which can mean irritation and pain and sometimes loose pliable tissues. Wearing dentures that are 10-15 years old inevitably cause permanent damage to the mouth. The longer you delay replacing your dentures, the more your appearance and comfort will be affected. Don’t take chances with your health! For personal, professional denture care contact Ted Carson at Carson Denture Clinic for a free consultation.

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I bought a pillow top mattress a couple of years ago and the top is JOHN ROGERS packing on it, can I add a layer of foam to fix it? Some people would say yes my experience says no. When your pillowtop mattress top fails (which they will typically do in anywhere from a year to 5) you’re already starting to sag on it. When you add more foam to the top you tend to increase the amount of the sag. This is one of the many things that bothers me about the conventional mattress industry. They know these layers will fail so why not give the customer a way to replace it? You can read more at www.johnsbedrooms.com and click on John’s articles.

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February 18, 1923 - October 11, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at 92 with his family by his side. Many thanks to VIHA homecare team and Dr. Balfour, Dr. Rassiah, Fire dept, Police dept and Ambulance team. No service will be held at edÇŻs reÂ&#x201C;uest. In lieu of ĆŞowers donations can be made in Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Kidney Foundation. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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RICHARD BRADLEY December 1, 1923 - October 13, 2014 Richard passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional Hospital where he had received excellent, compassionate care. Born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Joined the Navy at age 17 and sailed aboard the H.M.S. Wanderer until being torpedoed on his birthday in 1942. He later joined the H.M.S. Manxman. At the end of the war he joined the Army and was shipped overseas and promoted to Sergeant. He returned to civvy street but soon joined the Territorial Army (Royal Signals) and soon became Staff Sergeant. In 1966 he gave everything up in England and emigrated to Canada and enjoyed a full and happy life driving the Blue Buses in West Vancouver and traveling North America in their Motorhome. Both Mum and Dad in 2002 then moved to Parksville to be close to their Family. He is survived by his wife Phyllis of 70 years, Son Tony (Jacqui), 4 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. He was Predeceased by his Son Jimmy, July 1983. Although the years have slipped by fast theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve left us memories, forever last They make us smile and, give us pleasure to think of times, a real treasure He might be gone but, not far away his ship has sailed to a brighter day We loved him dearly, we always will a Dad and Husband, he fit the bill I sleep no more, with the man I love for Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Heaven far above But lying beside me and, in his care his spirit lingers for us to share Until the day when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re together a bond so tight no one can sever First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

Graham, Jean Margaret Graham, Jean Margaret (nee Porter) 92, born August 12,1922 in Chemainus, B.C., passed away at Deertrail Cottage Care Home Duncan B.C. on October 16,2014. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Patrick Richard Haldon Graham on June 21,2014. She is survived by her brother Harry Porter (Jackie), sons Richard Graham (Evelia), Gordon Graham (Margaret), daughter Patricia Blightt (Ted), grandchildren Brendon Blightt (Katrina), Grady Blightt and David Graham (Tempest), great grandchildren Madeline and Benjamin Blightt, nieces Cindy Crank, Sunny Hohn (David) and Noni Weaver (Henry). She was predeceased by her niece Stephanie Hebert and nephew Allen Porter. Jean grew up in Saltair and after graduating from Ladysmith Secondary in 1940 she worked at C.I.B.C in Ladysmith. She married Patrick Graham on February 10,1944 in Chemainus and moved to Vancouver in 1946. They retired and moved back to her family home in Saltair in 1978. Jean lived her Christian faith everyday by the loving deeds she did for everyone around her. She was a very caring and compassionate person. Her loss will be felt deeply by her family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Britton-Foster, her caregivers, and the staff at the Deertrail Cottage Care Home. Special thanks to neighbours and friends Ed and Elsie Vermiere. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Chemainus on Saturday October 25th at 3 pm. Reception to follow at the Church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to charity of choice. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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September 1, 1935 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 11, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband and &atherÍ&#x2022; Herb seaseÇ&#x2021;Í&#x2022; aĹ&#x152;er a long and diÄ¸cult ÄŽght with deĹľenĆ&#x;aÍ&#x2DC; orn in HarĹľon salleÇ&#x2021;Í&#x2022; Alberta to Herbert and Katarina Veasey, Herb was the eldest son of Ďł childrenÍ&#x2DC; dhe faĹľily Ĺľoved to EanaiĹľo in ĎĎľĎ°ĎŽ where Herb graduated froĹľ :ohn ^haw High ^chool in ĎĎľĎąĎ°Í&#x2DC; His career in the heavy construcĆ&#x;on industry for all of his worĹŹing life tooĹŹ hiĹľ all over riĆ&#x;sh oluĹľbiaÍ&#x2DC; In ĎĎľĎłĎŻ Herb started his own construcĆ&#x;on business, operaĆ&#x;ng priĹľarily in the central Vancouver Island area for over ĎŽĎą yearsÍ&#x2DC; Í&#x17E;Wurple HerbÍ&#x; eĹľployed ĎĎŹĎŹÍ&#x203A;s of people over the course of his career and was a well-respected individual ĹŹnown for his honesty and worĹŹ ethicsÍ&#x2DC; Eever afraid to get his hands dirty, Herb was as happy in Í&#x161;the ditchÍ&#x203A; as he was outÍ&#x2DC; Herb grew up with a love for hunĆ&#x;ng and ÄŽshing but was Ĺľost passionate about his volunteer ÄŽre ÄŽghĆ&#x;ng posiĆ&#x;onÍ&#x2DC; &or over Ď°ĎŹ years Herb was an acĆ&#x;ve and coĹľĹľiĆŠed ĹľeĹľber of the tellington Volunteer &ire epartĹľentÍ&#x2DC; zears of services with the ÄŽre departĹľent saw Herb win nuĹľerous Vancouver Island &ire &ighterÍ&#x203A;s AssociaĆ&#x;on awards and eventsÍ&#x2DC; Herb leaves behind his wife of Ď°Ďą years, >ucille, and his two children Herb :rÍ&#x2DC; ÍžAleÇ&#x2020;andraÍż and :anelle ÍžWatricĹŹÍżÍ&#x2DC; His adored grandchildren ^tephanie, Zyan, Kyle and Ĺľily will forever be in his heartÍ&#x2DC; Wredeceased by his Ĺľother, father and ĎŽ sisters, he leaves behind his siblings Dargaret, harles and Harvey Íž ianeÍż as well as nuĹľerous nieces, nephews and cousinsÍ&#x2DC; &aĹľily was everything to Herb! Kur hearĆ&#x17E;elt thanĹŹs and deepest respect and graĆ&#x;tude goes out to the coĹľpassionate and wonderful caregivers of Malaspina Gardens who helped ĹľaĹŹe HerbÍ&#x203A;s ÄŽnal years as peaceful as possibleÍ&#x2DC; In lieu of Ĺ&#x2021;owers, donaĆ&#x;ons in HerbÍ&#x203A;s ĹľeĹľory can be Ĺľade to the AlÇ&#x152;heiĹľerÍ&#x203A;s ôciety or the Heart and ^troĹŹe ôciety of Í&#x2DC; A celebraĆ&#x;on of life is planned for ĎŻÍ&#x2014;ĎŹĎŹ pĹľ on ûnday Kctober ĎŽĎ˛th, ĎŽĎŹĎĎ° at the tellington oĹľĹľunity Hall, located at ĎŻĎľĎŽĎŽ orunna Avenue, EanaiĹľoÍ&#x2DC;

Re: The Estate of Bert Gisborne, deceased, formerly of 13570 Cedar Road, Cedar, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Bert Gisborne are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at the Executorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address, on or before April 15, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. M o n t g o m e r y Gisborne, Executor, 307 Bay Street, Orillia, Ontario Canada L3V 3X2. PERSONALS MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

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CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE LIMITED Daycare Spaces Available! Educational and nurturing childcare programs for ages 0-3 and 3-5 years. Downtown and central Nanaimo. Ask about our $100 registration bonus. Apply online www.jollygiant.ca Call 250754-8833. PACIFIC Sensory Childcare Centre Ltd. - Multi-age central Nanaimo childcare. ECE/CYC staff offer fun, enriching daily program. P/T, F/T, drop in spaces available. Call 250751-2946

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DEATHS

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FUNERAL HOMES

Estelle Fox Dunphy May 23, 1933 October 12, 2014 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Estelle Pearl Fox Dunphy, 81, of Nanaimo, BC and formally of Woodstock, NB on October 12,2014. Survived by her loving husband, Murray, Nanaimo, BC; grandson, Brady, Vancouver, BC; brother, Darrell (Nina), Fredericton, NB; stepchildren, special nieces and nephews, and loyal friend, Rowena Scott of Burtts Corner, NB. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Louetta Gould; first husband Ursule Fox; her son Gary; brothers George, Hazen and Robert and sisters, Florence and Winnie. Estelle will always be remembered for her kindness and her love for her family, as well as her happiness and the great joy she had for life. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to her surgeon, Dr. Carr; her family physician, Dr. Pienaar; the Palliative Care Unit, Nanaimo General Hospital; and the wonderful volunteers from the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 2pm at the St. Philip by-the-Sea Anglican Church, 7113 Lantzville Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society (envelopes will be available at the service).

Whipps, Marilyn Edith January 2, 1948 – October 2, 2014

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear Marilyn. Piano teacher, bird watcher, and Bookworm owner, she was a graceful, kind soul. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She leaves behind her husband Michael of 48 years. Children, Christopher Whipps (wife Melissa, children Amelia and Evelyn) and Kirsten Hoyer (husband Christopher, children Michael, Larissa, and Nicholas). Sisters Glenna Redlich and June Degenstein. In-laws Lawrence and Susan Whipps, Tom and Joanne Whipps, and Joan and John Brears. Many nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her sister Margaret, and parents Stuart and Edith Joiner of Vulcan Alberta where she was born. We will remember her love, kindness, grace, and incredible strength in the face of a lengthy illness. Donations may be made to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. A small family service has already taken place. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

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HELP WANTED F/T P/T BUS DRIVER- Must be able to drive stick shift Coaches. Apply with resume to Jim at Chemainus Tours. Fax: 250-246-9299 or email jim@chemainustours.com or cell 250-252-08888.

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CELEBRATIONS

33333333333 3 3 3 3 3 BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 3 22 Amanda Schram 3 3 OCT. Mary Laanela Pinker 3 Joanne Seward Blair 3 OCT. 25 Lucy Seward Sukhdev Banwait 3 Steve Johnson Linda Granger 3 23 Iola Floyd 3 OCT. 3 Rita McLean Ashton Wiebe Norman Harry Sr. 3 Daphne Brooks OCT. 26 3 Raymond Sales Owen Mitchell 3 Loretta Bauer Josh Ordano 3 OCT. 27 24 3 OCT. 3 Makenna Sutton Logan Sutton 3 Donald Baxter Sr. Madison Paujaud 3 3 3 3 3 3 ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK 3 3 OCT 25 - Damian & Lisa Sutton 3 3 3 3 3 3 The Nanaimo News Bulletin along with Grower 3 and Dairy Queen would like to help 3 3 Direct you celebrate and acknowledge those special and anniversary events of family and 3 3 birthday friends. We will publish all names provided, if received 3 3 prior to the 4 p.m. Thursday deadline. The and Anniversary dates must occur 3 3 Birthday next week. No ages will be published. 1 LUCKY PERSON each week (picked by a 3 3 draw) will be awarded a complimentary 8” Dairy Ice-cream cake, gift from GROWER 3 3 Queen DIRECT. 3 LAST WEEK’S WINNER: Jamie Walker 3 3 3 NO CHARGE. CALL THE 3 3 BIRTHDAY LINE AT: 3 250-753-3707 3 3 BEFORE 4 P.M. THURSDAY! 3 3 (FOR NEXT WEEK’S BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY) 3 33333333333

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HELP WANTED Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofﬁce@lemare.ca

PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net

DEATHS

HEATH LAW LLP requires a full time legal assistant with a minimum three years’ experience in the area of Litigation. Please forward your resume to the attention of Chuck Blanaru, via email: cblanaru@ nanaimolaw.com.

DEATHS

LEGAL LEGAL ASSISTANT

TEACHERS

Shirley Anne Mason

Born May 27, 1943 passed away peacefully on October 12, 2014 at Nanaimo Hospital. Shirley was predeceased by her father Victor Mason, mother Helena Mason, her nephew Ryan, and Spouse Clifford Nevison. She is survived by her sister Kathleen (Frank) Radak. Shirley was highly respected in the medical field as a Registered Nurse, always willing to help anyone in need. She will be sadly missed.

GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS needs a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOUNERYMAN Plumber/Gas Fitter required immediately for F/T employment with busy plumbing firm. Wage $30/hr to start+ benefits package. Reply to: workingonadream@ outlook.com

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Maria Olfert

September 22, 1933 – October 10, 2014 It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Maria (Mickey) Olfert who passed away on October 10, 2014. She is survived by her husband Curly Olfert, daughters Deb and Sandra and son James. Grandchildren dam, eau, JusƟn, ,ailey, Steen and Joal. GreatͲgrand children Magen and ack. ,er siblings Wete, Eiel, ,ilda and ,erman. Service for Maria will be held on October 23, 2014 at 3:00 pm at the North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Road >adysmith C. Condolences may be oīered at telfordn@shaw.ca. Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

WINDOWS

FRIENDLY FRANK

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since 1992â&#x20AC;? Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding Window & Gutter Cleaning

OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, full baths, Quality work. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

LADIES DARK brown leather jacket+ hood & fir trimmings, med, $90 obo. (250)390-3126.

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- 2 bdrm apartment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harbour viewâ&#x20AC;? N/P. refs. 250-729-1997.

OAK TABLE: Antique 43â&#x20AC;? round, 18â&#x20AC;? high. Excellent condition. $95. 250-585-6499

DOWNTOWN NANAIMOLarge 1 bdrm apartment. N/P. Refs. Call (250)729-1997.

QUEEN WHITE Goose down duvet, mint cond. $75. Call (250)758-9447.

HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrms, 2 baths, clean, bright, spacious, well maintained. 4 appls. NS/NP. Refs. $750/mo. Avail now or Nov 1. 250-619-2910.

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CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962. ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928. HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE Disorder Light [SAD] portable. $70. Call 250-758-8145.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

UNDER $200

GARDENING

OAK DINING room table and 4 chairs, like new, $200. Call (250)729-9095.

MOVING & STORAGE

UNDER $400

MOVING/ DELIVERIES. Stuck 4 A Truck. Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851.

50â&#x20AC;? PANASONIC with combo VCR & DVD comes with stand, $300. Sofa loveseat & table, good condition, $200. Panasonic micro-wave, $150. Queen-sized mattress comes w/boxspring, 2 night tables, $100. Call (250)758-4963.

VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: One-off or regular tasks and more: Pruning, lawn etc., to advice and new plantings. Call Guy 250-924-1124 or see http:// www.virdigrisgardening.com

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APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 bedroom & 1 bedroom+den

FREE. LARGE Wooden 5-drw desk 29.5â&#x20AC;?x59.5â&#x20AC;? + hutch. Good cond. (250)755-9191.

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499

PLUMBING RETIRED Plumber Repairs, fixture replace, H/W tanks. (250)586-9691, (250)618-4977

RECYCLING CLOTHING Donation Centre,

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Drop off bags of clothes MonSun at 4166 Departure Bay Rd

Stainless steel appliances, in-suite laundry, concierge services & First Class fitness centre. Views. Close to shopping & transit. Open concept living.

Call (250) 618-5188

775 TERMINAL AVE. NORTH HELP WANTED

FUEL/FIREWOOD

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

Mike Gogo Cedar Products â&#x20AC;&#x153;Firewoodâ&#x20AC;? Aprox. 3 cords of dry slabs. Mix of fir and cedar. Delivered to your home $180.00 call 250-754-2276

GARAGE SALES 24th ANNUAL RANDERSON RIDGE CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR Fri., Nov. 21st ~ 6-9pm Sat., Nov 22nd ~ 10am-4pm Dover Bay High School

For Information / Registration Call: Karen McHady 250 - 585 - 4474 email:kmcHady@shaw.ca

NANAIMO LIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB SUPER FLEA MARKET

for the Canadian Diabetes Assn.

RUBBISH REMOVAL DYNAMITE DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Messing Around!â&#x20AC;? 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.

FREE PALLET TOPS Ladysmith Press 940 Oyster Bay Drive (North end parking lot)

BATHROOM MIRRORw/beveled edge, $70. (250)753-7577.

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DOUBLE FUTON from Jysk, cost $120. Sell for $60. Call (250)933-1992. FREE: ENTERTAINMENT unit, good condition. You pick up. Call (250)751-2244.

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HARDLY USED, 3-spool serger. Manual & extra thread $99. Call (250)751-2240.

ROOMS FOR RENT

LADYSMITH-Beautiful double wide trailer 3 bdrm. + den 2 bath, D/W, stove, W/D. Close to Transcanada and airport yet peaceful and quiet. Adult Park w/ mini golf & rec. centre. $750/mo. Great neighbours, sm. pets OK! 250-245-7536 NORTH NANAIMO- private lrg 4 bdrm, treed lrg yrd, dbl garage, 2 gas F/P, all appls, nice neighbourhood, close to Rutherford mall. Avail Nov 1. $1500+ utils. (250)616-8755.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

TRANSPORTATION

HEAVY DUTY Boat loader rack to fit on long box pick-up truck. $450.obo 250-753-5110.

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SELL OR Trade 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trailer, beautiful condition will trade for roofing, generator or garage. $7500. (250)245-0014.

CHROME FRONT Bumper for 2011 Dodge full size pick-up truck, $250.obo. 250-753-5110

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

Rooms for Rents $450.00 Cable & Hydro inclusive. N/S, N/P Rooms available for Employed Youth age 17-30. Fully furnished; Fridge, sink and computer in each room. Shared kitchens and bathrooms. Contact Nanaimo Youth Services Association: 250-754-1989

HOMES FOR RENT

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COMPUTER CORNER DESK: 48â&#x20AC;? on each wall - shelves above work surface as supplied by Staples; good condition $50.250-758-0739 CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC router w/multi-purpose router guide, $40. Ph. 250-585-8596

BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT cabin on Nanaimo River, $700. Wifi, hydro included. Available now. Please call (250)754-0099.

NOV 1- Large room, priv bath for college student or young working person. Priv entrance, wi-fi. Share kitchen & laundry. Refs. $420. (250)754-8150.

HOT TUB

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COTTAGES

2300 Bowen Rd ~ Beban Park, Centennial Building Saturday, Oct. 25th 9am-1:30pm All kinds of goods on Sale! Fee $1.00 ~ Under 12 Free

FREE ITEMS

OPEN HOUSE DAILY, 12pm - 5pm

Have To See it to Believe It! Best Rentals in Nanaimo!

TWO CHANDELIERS: Brass; good condition; one has six lights; $15. The other has four lights; $12. 250-758-6390

NANAIMO: TOP flr 1 bdrm apt. Clean and quiet building. Avail. Nov 1 or before. Central location, renovated, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. NS/NP. Refs. $695/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

TIME to winterize your system. Reasonable rates. Senior discount. 250-244-4400

Brand New Apartments For Rent

HELP WANTED

250-753-4208

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)802-1984.

APARTMENT/CONDO

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Yard Waste, Recycling, Donating. All hauling. 250-668-6851.

Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Mirage Retractable & Residential Screens ~ Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

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TREE PRUNING CHIPPING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualiďŹ ed specialist... certiďŹ ed Garden Designer/Arborist Ivan 250-758-0371

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REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE: by owner with reasonable D/P, owner will carry mortgage with very low interest rate. Also 3 b/r hse for rent 250-753-0160

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Raiders done after loss to Sun I

Clippers win two, extend hot streak

V.I. LOSES 47-16, eliminated from B.C. playoffs.

The Nanaimo Clippers can’t be beaten these days. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team won both its weekend games and has now won five straight and nine of its last 10. The Clippers skated circles around the Prince George Spruce Kings in a 5-1 win Saturday night at Frank Crane Arena, then beat the Powell River Kings 4-1 the following afternoon on the road. In Saturday’s game, the Shipmen outshot the visitors 24-5 in the first period, took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission and coasted to victory over LAST WEDNESDAY the Mainland the Clippers beat Division-leading the Powell River Sprucies. Kings 4-3 in double Brendan overtime and a webTaylor had exclusive article two goals was published the and an assist next day at www. and Anthony nanaimobulletin. Rinaldi, Devin com/sports. Brosseau and TO BE ALERTED to Edwin Hookennew articles on son were the the Clippers and other goal scorview more action ers. Guillaume photos after home Decelles only games, please folneeded to make low News Bulletin 19 saves as sports editor Greg shots ended up 59-20. sakaki on Twitter at The next day, www.twitter.com/ Jake Jackson Bulletinsports. snapped a 1-1 tie early in the second period and added another marker early in the third. Brett Roulston and Rinaldi were other goal scorers and Decelles earned the win in net as shots were 30-28 for Nanaimo. “Last year we had a tough time getting over .500 there, so it’s nice to take the next step and be at the top of the division,” said Sheldon Rempal, Clippers forward, after a win last week. “It’s where you want to be.” GAME ON … The Clippers visit the Victoria Grizzlies on Wednesday (Oct. 22) at 7 p.m. at the Q Centre. The Clips then host the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena and play another home game Sunday at 2 p.m. against the Surrey Eagles.

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The V.I. Raiders weren’t able to extend their 10th anniversary season any further. Nanaimo’s B.C. Football Conference team lost 47-16 to the Okanagan Sun on Sunday in Kelowna’s Apple Bowl stadium. “We had good fight all the way through,” said Brian Ridgeway, Raiders coach. “Even though they had some really big plays on us, guys battled through that.” Okie started fast, building a 30-1 lead on two passing touchdowns of 51 and 74 yards and a 69-yard rushing TD. “We had a few busts…” Ridgeway said. “A team like the Okanagan Sun, they’re going to make those into massive plays.” V.I. scored its first major just before halftime, a short run TD from Nate Berg. “That was a really good drive,” Ridgeway said. “We systematically worked it all the way down the field and we should have had more of that.” Raiders QB Liam O’Brien connected with receiver Marshall Cook for a late passing TD to round out the scoring. Ridgeway said his team was generally prepared for the opposition’s game plan, though the Sun showed some new looks. “I think we can compete and win any game. Our game plans are solid,” the coach said. “We just needed to have a couple plays go our way and it would have been a different outcome.”

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V.I. Raiders quarterback Liam O’Brien tries to break the tackle of Okanagan Sun opponent Cord Delinte during Sunday’s B.C. Football Conference semifinal game in Kelowna. The Sun won 47-16.

Micheal Ritchott had 46 rushing yards on five carries. Defensively, Dylan Chapdelaine and Owen Redlick each made six solo tackles and Ash Gayat had five tackles and a sack. Nathan Warawa and Tyler Harvey also had sacks. The Sun defence came up with three fumble recoveries, an interception and seven sacks. Ridgeway said he’s not happy anytime his team loses, but with the season

We had good fight all the way through.

O’Brien finished 18-for-34 passing for 233 yards. Cook was V.I.’s top receiver with 68 catches and Berg had five catches for 58 yards.

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The VIU Mariners soccer teams are at the top of the table, right where they want to be for playoffs. Vancouver Island University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams closed out the regular season with shutouts over the Kwantlen Polytechnic Eagles on Sunday at Merle Logan Field. The M’s women won 1-0 and the men followed up with a 2-0 victory. The Mariners men (10-2-3) and women (11-3-1) both finish first in the Pacific We s t e r n A t h l e t i c Association regular season. “I’m really proud of the girls. They’ve worked really hard,” said Anup Kang, coach of the Mariners ladies. Katie Rodgers scored the game-winning goal Sunday and Shelby Walker had the shutout. “We’ve got goals that we want to meet and this is just the

first of our goals,” said Kang. “Now we move on to the second step.” For the men, Victor Blasco scored both goals Sunday and Scott Brown finished with the shutout. “I was pleased with the way we worked today,” said Bill Merriman, coach of the men’s team. “Obviously it’s great to finish the season with a win at home.” Both Mariners teams had lost 2-1 to the Douglas Royals the day before at Merle Logan, so Sunday’s shutouts give them back momentum before playoffs. GAME ON … Provincials will be hosted by Quest University in Squamish. The VIU women play Kwantlen on Friday (Oct. 24) at 7 p.m., while the VIU men start action Saturday at 1 p.m. against the host Kermodes … To see an action photo from Sunday’s men’s match, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports … For more soccer, pick up Thursday’s issue of the Bulletin. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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