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group funds 125-135 children each year, providing up to $200 per child. “It’s a tiny splash in a very, very empty bucket of need…” she said. “The BY GREG SAKAKI community has to realize THE NEWS BULLETIN that the cost of sport is becoming unattainable in Sports are a field of some areas.” dreams. They always have For the poorest famibeen and they always will lies, she said, sport is a be and those dreams are luxury item that they can’t reasons why Nanaimo even consider, not when will keep trying to give its they’re forced with making poorest kids a place to choices about food, shelplay. ter and clothing. Sports “There’s can somea narrative times help, that’s out but not there in always, and Today we publish the popular culit breaks second part of our series ture, people her heart, on the effects lack of rising out she said, to income has on children and of some see, at the programs available to help. serious life inner-city Tuesday’s stories about challenges schools, the child poverty rates are to play bigattendance available on our website. time sport,” records for said Rob primary Stevenson, football coach school, and the health at John Barsby Secondary of some of the kids, and School. “Young people, shoes with holes in them. they’re dreamers still, “And it is not always laziwhich is something I think ness. It is not always drugwe all were when we were related. It is not always young.” bad parenting. It is not A lot of coaches and always a choice. Poverty is sport administrators and never an active choice … advocates in Nanaimo Their history stems from want to allow children to a history of a history of a dare to dream because history. So something has of the many collateral to change.” benefits that come with And when something sports, they say – health, does change, it’s a victory. friendship, leadership, coThe Nanaimo Boxing operation, self-esteem. Club has been running its KidSport is one organiza- Ringside Rescue program tion that offers financial for more than 10 years, assistance locally. Liza a co-operative effort Taylor, chairwoman of Kid- between the club and the Sport Nanaimo, said her RCMP to make a differ-

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Increases for property taxes and water and sewage usage rates are among items discussed as the City of Nanaimo works toward approving its 2015-19 financial plan. Brian Clemens, city finance director, made a presentation to council on Monday about the draft budget, which included increases of 7.5 per cent for water usage, five per cent for sewer usage, plus a 1.8-per cent hike for property taxes. Water treatment and policing costs will be major issues facing council in the five-year plan, according to Clemens. He said the city’s water treatment facility in the south end is projected to begin operations in 2015. The annual operating cost is set at $1.2 million. The city is authoNANAIMO TAXPAYERS rized to have 140 memfacing a 1.8-per bers at the Nanaimo cent rate increase RCMP detachment to property taxes and the budget for in draft budget for 2015 is $21.5 million. 2015. Under a plan in 2008, council committed to adding 24 general duty and 10 support staff members over five years. To date, 15 members and eight support staffers have been added. “The budget this year, the five-year plan this year, has been prepared under different circumstances by the new [officer in charge]. It includes 19 additional RCMP members and three support staff over the five-year term, including three in 2015,” said Clemens. At a budget meeting Wednesday, council asked staff to come back with a budget with a zero-per cent operational increase and a oneper cent increase in taxation to cover asset management, which pays for infrastructure like storm drains. The budget process must be completed by May. Once that is done, city council will look at a core review of services, according to Mayor Bill McKay.

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Barry Creswell runs the Ringside Rescue program for at-risk youths at the Nanaimo Boxing Club.

ence in the lives of at-risk youths. Program costs are minimal, and if families can’t afford it, the children can still come, said Barry Creswell, Nanaimo Boxing Club coach. “A lot of kids that come from underprivileged homes, they’re in that situation not because of them, but because of society, and their whole life…” he said. “Their mom’s got other issues or their dad’s

got other issues that the child doesn’t have, but is unfortunately stuck with the reality of not having enough money.” The kids who show up for boxing practice are tough, he said, “because life is tough for them,” and then they get in the ring, where money doesn’t matter.”

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Grant withheld over society’s name

EMpirE DayS offensive to some people.

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Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society was dealt a financial blow earlier this week. On M o n d a y, Nanaimo city councillors approved two separate motions that will see $5,250 in city money withheld from the Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society. The motions, which approved funding for numerous other organizations and events, denied the society $3,000 from the city’s cultural operating grant recommendation and $2,250 from the festivals and events grant recommendation. Coun. Diane Brennan, who tabled the motions, said that

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The Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society hosts its annual parade on the May long weekend. The City of Nanaimo has held back a partial cultural grant over controversy surrounding the society’s name.

the time is now for the society to change its name. “We’ve said to them … that you need to change your name or take steps towards changing before we fund your activities,” Brennan told the News Bulletin. The full amount was originally recommended by a subcommittee of the Nanaimo Community Heritage Commission.

“Maybe they were hesitant,” she said. “Maybe the wanted to leave the politics up to us,” she said. “They were aware of it and they did speak to the Empire Days Society. The society told the committee that they recognized that it was a problem and that they were going to be working on it, but it hadn’t happened yet.” Brennan said that

the society has known for years the issues around the name. “We generally tell them that it is uncomfortable and that people can be very much offended by the name Empire Days and their experience with the British Empire not being good.” Brennan said over the years there have been apologies and efforts to reconcile with minority groups at the federal, provincial and local levels, adding that Nanaimo is behind the times with allowing the Empire Days Society’s name to stand. Brennan said she appreciates what the society has done over the years and that they celebrate a historical era in the city’s history, but that the time has come to change its name. A representative from the Empire Days society could not be reached for comment.

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enough regarding the proximity of any proposed fixed link to the parks and that the tone of the letter could be construed as an unwillingness to discuss a link at all. “I think we’re showing [government] the door by sending this letter as a preemptive strike,” Kipp said. He also noted the government sent a letter Jan. 8 committing to provide updates and other information concerning fixed-link planning. Coun. Diane Brennan said a letter was a reasonable way to send a strong message that the city would stand up for its parks. “I can’t imagine what the province will think, and I’m sure they’ll hear about this, that we instructed our staff to write a letter to say, ‘Please consult with us and please don’t encroach on our park,”

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“It gives them something to look forward to and get better at and maybe feel good about themselves,” Creswell said. It worked for Tom Vuu, who was very much an atrisk youth in his first couple years of high school. His family lived on Nicol Street and had just opened Huong Lan restaurant and around Grade 8 or 9, he could very easily, he said, gotten into drug running. “You don’t have anything else to do, so you’re going to go and cause trouble,” he said. “Poor kids don’t have a lot of stuff to do or a support system.”

Sports at Barsby gave Vuu those things. He remembers being asked to play rugby, and he replied that he couldn’t afford it. His family had put everything, he said, into the restaurant. The school let him play anyway. He excelled and as the years went on, he couldn’t wait for new seasons to begin. He made a key interception in Barsby’s first-ever varsity football championship. He was MVP of his Grade 12 rugby team, and when he won the award, he marvelled that he might have never even had the chance to play. Now the owner-operator of Huong Lan has built the

business, expanded three times, quadrupled the staff and put products on supermarket shelves. Vuu is quick to credit lessons of self-discipline and perseverance that he learned through sport. “If you give kids opportunity, they’re going to take it and you never know what they’re going to become later in life,” he said. Schools are one of the best places to create those opportunities, said Stevenson, through relatively inexpensive access to organized sport. It’s important that all kids get a chance to play, he said, because “there’s some pretty neat minds and

souls out there.” The community is trying to make a difference. Jumpstart is another charity that helps locally. Minor sport associations quietly give low-income families a break on fees. The City of Nanaimo has a free rec pass program. PacificSport runs after-school activities in Harewood. “I think Nanaimo is geared to helping the underprivileged kids,” said Creswell. “It’s in the papers, it’s in the news, too, the magic that a coach or a sports organization can make to a child with hardly any effort. Just being there.”

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Nanaimo Foodshare helps make sure lunch is served through its assistance to schools. According to Francois de Jong, Foodshare’s food programs coordinator, fruits, vegetables and sandwiches are among offerings. The non-profit tries to ensure all food dropped off is homemade. “every school [has] different needs,” he said. “And so how that works with us is on Monday, we have volunteer drivers that will take the snacks that we’ve made at Nanaimo Foodshare and go to all the schools and drop them off for three days. “Then on Thursday, we’ll make fresh snacks in the morning and drop them off for Thursday and Friday, so we do two delivery runs a week and we’re going from basically lantzville all the way to North Oyster.” Nanaimo District secondary, Park Avenue, woodbank, North Cedar intermediate, North Oyster, Quarterway, Forest Park, Rock City, seaview, Rutherford and Frank Ney are currently schools catered to. while breakfast is important, lunch shouldn’t be overlooked, said Dr. Paul hasselback, island health medical health officer for Central Vancouver island. “From a nutritional perspective that spreading out intake of calories over a day is probably a good thing to be doing.”

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Nanaimo’s Joanne Bevis was shocked and appalled when First Call reported B.C. had one of the highest child poverty rates in the country. It didn’t take her long to decide to do something about it. Bevis helped spark Nanaimo’s new Ending Poverty Together Coalition last year, an informal group of agencies and citizens set up to address child poverty in the Harbour City. The organization isn’t the first to tackle poverty, which affects 21.3 per cent of children under the age of six in Nanaimo. Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, the 7-10 Club, SPUD Patrol and social networking sites like Nanaimo’s Free Food Group have been aiding low-income families. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Vancouver Island is looking to target the issue of impoverished children in its strategic plan. But this coalition is aiming to pull it all together, because with such a big problem, no one group

can work in isolation, Bevis says. “To me, we have this crisis that there’s such a high proportion of kids who don’t have enough food, don’t have enough clothes, can’t play sports – all those things kids should do,” she said, adding the problem is systemic and a result of B.C.’s minimum wage. “I think it’s all of our responsibility and that’s why we called the group Ending Poverty Together.” The organization hosts a “call to action” forum today (Jan. 22), with speakers like Adrienne Montani, provincial coordinator of First Call: B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, and Dr. Paul Hasselback, medical health officer for Island Health. Addressing poverty is a task that would have to be done in steps and phases, said Bevis, who hopes by the end of the event, work can be narrowed down to major subissues. Ian Kalina, executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Vancouver Island, will be at the forum. He believes we shouldn’t get stuck coming up with the perfect solution, but a tangible, meaningful way to start doing something. The province has control over issues like welfare rates

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and minimum wage, but Hasselback believes the community can do things to help address poverty, from advocacy to child-care spaces and food planning. “I am excited about what’s happening [today] because a group of people are coming together saying hey, let’s start doing something,” he said. And why should people care about child poverty? Hasselback says we all benefit when we do. “What begins to happen is those communities that actually do demonstrate investment in children and investment in addressing equity are more successful collectively,” he said. Changing the Dynamics of Poverty for Children and Families forum is from 1-3:30 p.m. today at Beban Park social centre, lounge A. Admission is free.

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Poverty issue falls to society Eradicating child poverty is an important goal, but as the past 25 years have shown, one that is almost impossible to achieve. At least, that would be a fair conclusion based on the amount of lip service politicians from all levels of government have paid. Despite a commitment to alleviate child poverty made a quarter century ago, rates continue to climb with no clear solution in sight. As we investigated our series Children in Poverty, we found a multitude of reasons why children and their families struggle to make ends meet. Lack of skills, ambition and hard choices between shelter and food all contribute to systemic poverty. Organizations like Tillicum Lelum, Little Ferns and Foodshare are trying to break that cycle by providing parenting classes, opportunities for education and nutrition information so that today’s children can grow and dream of a future that includes more than their parents were offered. Some argue that raising social assistance rates will help, while others see education as the way out of poverty. The reality is it will take a variety of assistance, programs and money to solve the poverty problem. We believe that education can save the world but when children are struggling to even get in the door due to barriers to transportation, proper clothing and nutrition, something must change – and quickly. Families are in survival mode, relying on food banks and other handouts, with little opportunity to look to the future and a life without poverty. A new coalition meets today (Jan. 22) to further investigate poverty and potential solutions. Governments and communities must continue to prioritize programs that lift people out of poverty. So far, it’s a commitment that we, as a society, have failed to live up to. Whether it takes another 25 years – or 50, or 100 – we should never be satisfied until no one is forced to make the choice between eating and sleeping indoors. 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.

Hippie science is easy, but it’s also wrong Did you do a ‘cleanse’ to start prescription drugs, smog, the year? A diet or supplements vaccine ingredients, GMOs and to, you know, ‘detox’ your body? perhaps last night’s bottle of Please, if you did, I don’t want wine are causing a buildup of the details. I’m here to discuss ‘toxins’ in the body,” Gavura the underlying assumptions of writes. “And don’t forget gluten. this fad. TV presenter Dr. Oz is Gluten is the new evil and a promoter of various schemes, therefore, is now a toxin.” soup diets and the like, but there Gluten-free products now are many books and consumer occupy whole sections of products being flogged. grocery stores. Frustrated by the pharmacy Living in the Lower Mainland industry’s willingness 20 years ago, I noticed to cash in on fake people lugging big B.C. cures for nonexistent plastic jugs to the VIEWS conditions, Ontario grocery store to fill Tom Fletcher pharmacist Scott with water. Metro Black Press Gavura began Vancouver is a contributing to rainforest, with some ScienceBased of the best tap water Medicine.org, where in the world, so I you can search ‘detox’ wondered what they find his takedown were trying to avoid. of this notion. He Aside from the odd traces the roots of superstition about purification rituals in chlorine or fluoride, religious and medical history, they had no idea at all. They had such as when patients were bled been convinced to pay $2 for with leeches. water in plastic bottles, and this Actual detox is administered somehow led to the conclusion in hospital for those with that their tap water is only fit for dangerous levels of drugs, washing clothes. alcohol or other poisons. Vaccinations? Don’t get me Credible physicians abandoned started. In the past year I theories of ‘autointoxication’ in have had an argument with the 19th century. a registered nurse at a blood “Today’s version of donor clinic, annoyed that the autointoxication argues that health ministry denied her some combination of food imagined ‘right’ to infect frail additives, salt, meat, fluoride, patients with influenza, and

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with a veteran politician who only recently overcame a vague taboo against putting vaccines in her body. It’s no wonder people constantly fall for enviro-scares like toxins from the Alberta oil sands that are actually concentrated in cities where all that fuel is burned, or the threat of genetically modified canola oil, or smart meters. The media are frequently part of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict over common sense. Take Vancouver. The mayor rose to fame with a company that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in singleserving plastic bottles. Calling it Happy Planet convinced a new generation of urban rubes that they’re doing something for the environment. Plus, there are ‘no chemicals’ in it, to cite the central myth of hippie science. At the risk of giving you too much information, I did a cleanse last year. It was for a screening colonoscopy, one of many that have taxed the B.C. health care system since a new test was added to the standard medical checkup. Try that one if you’re over 50. u Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.

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Food bank provides significant benefit To the Editor,

Re: Food bank’s shelves not council’s concern, Letters, Jan. 15. The information and statistics the writer uses to support his position that the food bank shelves are not council’s concern are misleading and incomplete. The request for support from the City of Nanaimo made by Loaves and Fishes food bank was based on the lack of infrastructure available to handle food in a safe, efficient way. While the fact that one in 13 people in Nanaimo (over 7,800 different people in 2014) use the food bank at some

point in the year provided context, it was the abundance of food available that was the impetus for acquiring a larger facility. This abundance of food is the direct result of the innovative Food 4U Food Recovery Program. This program provides local grocery stores with an opportunity to donate perishable food instead of throwing it out. It is no secret that the City of Nanaimo is looking for ways to reduce waste ending up in the landfill. The Food 4U program redirected 137,787 kilograms of food in 2014 alone.

The city’s investment of $275,000 will allow this program to be expanded. Reductions in waste, especially on this scale, are council’s concern as they have positive financial benefits for all citizens of Nanaimo. City council has wisely chosen to invest in an organization that not only provides significant benefit to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, but also one that reduces our reliance on waste disposal.

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According to the letter writer, “social support is the responsibility of the provincial government supplemented by donations from individuals.” True – until 2002, when Premier Gordon Campbell tore a strip off B.C.’s social services, e.g. disability support. Much as I disagree with city councillors spending my hard-earned money on most things (e.g. conference centre, Colliery dams), I’m glad they have enough heart to support the food bank.

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We’re getting less for more these days To the Editor,

Re: Keep food costs under control, Letters, Jan. 13. Has anyone else noticed that the sizes of jars, especially with jam, have become smaller and smaller,

to the point where we are now paying much more for less product? Also, fewer beans and more juice in pork and beans, smaller packages of instant oatmeal, etc. All boxes and

packages containing product seem to have become slightly smaller and yet prices continue to climb. It is definitely time for the government to look at wage and price con-

trols; in the meantime, I am stripping my garden of all ornamentals and replacing them with fruit trees, berry bushes and vegetables.

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Re: New contract gives city workers six-per cent wage increase, Dec. 22. Well, yet again, there goes Nanaimo city council, leisurely walking on the yellow brick street, continuing to toss out thousands from the bucket, not even caring that Nanaimo is still very much being held in the vice-like grip of this hard-hitting economic recession. If this was a depression, then the city workers would be very lucky just to have a job in the first place.

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Cultural Operating Grant from the city, while the Nanaimo African Heritage Society, the A number of arts-related Blues Festival Society and the organizations received a Island Consort Chamber Choir financial boost from the City all received less than $1,000. of Nanaimo this week, but it Coun. Bill Yoachim pointed wasn’t without controversy. out that groups representing On Monday, Nanaimo city minority interests were given council approved the Cultural significantly less money than Operating Grant and the Arts other groups. and Culture Festivals and “It seems like the ones Events grant based on recomthat were lower or not really mendations from the Cultural accepted on here were the Committee ones that were and Nanaimo in multiculturalCommunity ism,” Yoachim Heritage Comsaid. “It is quite mission. glaring and I am The grants, a little bit diswhich have turbed.” a combined Coun. Jerry I can’t support worth of Hong quessomething that we tioned how $256,906, will provide funding organizahave to give them some to 23 organizations that have tions and 18 difmoney year after been in the ferent events. community for year after year. Coun. Dianne decades are Brennan said still receiving at council that money from the the grants city. shouldn’t be viewed as grants, “I can’t support something but as a community investthat we have to give them ment. money year after year after “It makes sense to not look year,” he said. at these as grants,” she said. “I In order to qualify for either really see this as investment.” the Cultural Operating Grant Although both grants were and the Arts and Culture approved by council, there Festivals and Events grant were issues raised about how organizations must apply to a the commission recommends sub-committee of the Nanaimo funding and the application heritage commission, who process. then determine how much The Vancouver Island Symfunding they should receive phony and TheatreOne will from the city. arts@nanaimobulletin.com receive over $40,000 from THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Internationally respected opera musicians Peter Alexander, Tina Chang, Robyn Driedger-Klassen, Barb Towell and Frédérik Robert will be in Nanaimo this weekend. On Sunday (Jan. 25) the five musicians will be performing at Brechin United Church as QuintEssence, a newly formed Vancouver-based opera group. The quintet will perform a number of works by renowned composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Wolfgang Mozart, Giuseppe Verdi

and Gioachino Rossini. Audience members can also expect a lot of interaction at the upcoming Nanaimo performance. “There is a lot of humour put in between the pieces,” Alexander told the News Bulletin. “We start of with rousing drinking songs to get the audience relaxed.” What QuintEssence has been doing since forming last year is trying to make opera accessible to the average person. “We wanted to make opera accessible. We know that language is a barrier because most opera is in German, Ital-

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There is no denying that Nanaimo’s Shawn Hall and Vancouver’s Matthew Rogers know a thing or two about longdistance musical relationships. Since the mid2000s, Hall and Rogers have been making music under their blues band’s name, The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, despite the fact that they are separated by roughly 34 nautical miles of water. To n i g h t , ( J a n . 22) the duo will be performing at the Queen’s. “ We ’ r e t o t a l l y excited to tear the roof off the Queen’s,” Hall said. “For once I can house all the

musicians in my house here in town. I don’t have to be in a hotel room. I am really excited. I got family and friends who will be coming out to the show, too.” The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer were formed after Hall and Rogers, who had worked on numerous projects in the past, decided to form their own group. Hall explained that their work ethic has been a big reason why they’re still making music. “We are not flaky. That’s what you need to actually succeed in music. It is much more than talent. It is that continuous blinded persistence,” he said. Last June, The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer released their third album, A Real Fine Mess to Tonic Records. In order to create the record, Hall had to

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travel frequently from his home in Nanaimo to Vancouver. “It was tough logistics,” he said. “People put together records across countries and stuff like that but it doesn’t mean it is any easier.” When it comes to creating records, Hall explained that blues bands sometimes develop a habit of covering songs rather than focusing on cultivating new material, adding that The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer have focused more on creating than covering.

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the door. For tickets and more information, please call the Queen’s at 250-7546751. SUNS OF GUNS performs at the Well Pub on Jan. 31 at 9 p.m. SARAH HAGEN performs at the Port Theatre on Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Classical Coffe Series. Tickets range from $15 to $27.50. For more information, including ticket purchases, please call 250-7548550 or visit www. porttheatre.com. VINYL EDGE performs at the Well Pub on Feb. 7 at 9 p.m.

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COMEDY THE COMIC STRIPPERS perform at the Port Theatre on Mar. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 or $30 for a group of six or more. For more information, including ticket purchases, please call 250-7548550 or visit www. porttheatre.com.

DANCE GYMNOPÉDIES/ HENRI MICHAUX: MOUVEMENTS will be held on Feb. 24 at the Port Theatre. Choreographed by Marie Chouinard, the production does include nudity. Tickets range from $15 to $55. For more information, including tickets, please call 250-754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

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THEATRE MALADJUSTED runs on Jan. 29 at the Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Rd. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can only be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased at all The Medicine Shoppe locations in Nanaimo or online at www.midisland.cmha.bc.ca. For more information please call 250-2444042 extension 2. THE LITTLE PRINCE runs on Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. at the Malaspina Theatre. Tickets are $10 or 2 for $18. For more information, please visit www.theatreone. org. ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR runs on Feb. 25-28, Mar. 1-8 and again Mar. 11-14 at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. For more information,

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Acura NSX Perhaps one of the most anticipated reveals of the last few years from the Japanese automaker, Acura, comes in the form of the NSX. The acronym, which stands for New Sports eXperience, rolled out onto the stage to a frenzy of flashes from the crowd. While pricing hasn’t been released yet, it’ll likely be north of $150K. But, for that price, you get a vehicle that not only delivers gargantuan power, but one that is hybridized thanks to an all-new power unit. That unit is a twin-turbocharged, 75-degree DOHC V6 engine with a nine-speed dual clutch transmission and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system. Not to mention Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), so it’s a perfect supercar for all seasons.

Chevrolet Volt Speaking of electric motors, Chevrolet gave us a preview of the 2016 Volt. With a longer EV range and a lighter body, not to mention a new design, this plug-in hybrid is sure to win even more hearts over. Highlights include an EV range of up to 80 km, a new two-motor drive unit, which is now more efficient and lighter than the first-generation drive unit, and a new 1.5L range extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offering a GM-estimated combined fuel consumption rating of 5.7L/100km.

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Rinaldi is from Pierrefonds, Que., but came to the BCHL from U.S. prep hockey, where he played for Kent School. The six-foot, 185 pounder, quick on his skates, is second in goal scoring among Clippers rookies with 14 goals. In addition to hockey, he also used to be a high-level soccer player.

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Hewson just celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, so he still has two more years of junior eligibility. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound checker from Vernon has had an injury-free season and improved on last year’s offensive output. In 2013-14 he was part of the fan-favourite ‘Rat Pack’ line with Jacob Hanlon and Anthony Sabitsky.

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JACOB HANLON

Hanlon, a 5-foot-10, 170-pound centre from Mississauga, Ont., is in his second season with the Clippers and has improved on his goal and assists totals from last season. Hanlon is one of the faster skaters on the team and he leads the Clippers with three shorthanded goals.

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EDWIN HOOKENSON

Hookenson, in his second season with the Clippers, has taken on a much larger role, playing in every game so far. He is an important power play contributor as he has one of the hardest shots on the team. The six-foot, 185 pounder hails from Lampman, Sask.

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Carrier has taken advantage of his opportunities in his rookie season with the Clippers. Starting the season as an energy forward, the 5-foot-8, 175 pounder has become a first liner on many nights. Hailing from Delson, Que., his previous team in Montreal was called the Cégep André-Laurendeau Boomerang.

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Kaldis is enjoying a strong rookie season in the B.C. Hockey League. The 5-foot-11, 185 pounder from Montreal has already recorded 40 points this season, which is not only third best on the Clippers, but also third best among all BCHL defencemen. His 34 assists are fifth most in the league.

BRETT ROULSTON Forward Age 20

Roulston, a 6-foot-1, 200 pound power forward from Whitehorse, Yukon, is known for delivering punishing bodychecks. The hardshooting winger was named an alternate captain of the team partway through the season. ‘Rolly’ played the last two years with the WHL’s Prince George Cougars.

SHELDON REMPAL Forward Age 19

Rempal, in his second season with the Clippers, leads the team in goals with 21. The 5-foot-10, 170pound winger from Calgary represented Canada West this past December at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge. He has a scholarship to attend the NCAA’s Div. 1 Clarkson University.

COLE MAIER Forward Age 19

Maier is tied as the team’s top scorer so far in 2014-15 with 44 points, fourth best among B.C. Hockey League rookies. The 6-foot-1, 195 pound centre from Pequannock, N.J. is also one of the best faceoff men on the Clippers. Maier has secured an NCAA Div. 1 scholarship to Union College.

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Taylor is the longesttenured Clipper as he skates in his fourth season in his hometown. He was named captain at the start of the year and since then, he has played every game and is tied for the team scoring lead with 44 points. The six-foot, 190 pounder has an NCAA Div. 1 scholarship to Union.

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Playing his second full season with the Clippers, Forbes is an alternate captain on the team. A six-foot, 185 pounder from Kitimat, ‘Forbesy’ is physically strong and uses that strength to be an effective forechecker. Before joining the Clips, he played with the Cariboo Cougars of the B.C. Major Midget League.

JORDAN LOW Defenceman Age 18

Low was a mid-season pickup for the Clippers, as the 6-foot-5, 210pound blueliner started the 2014-15 season with his hometown Prince George Spruce Kings. Low is the youngest player on the team and the coaching staff sees tremendous potential in the smooth-skating, big-bodied D-man.

GUILLAUME DECELLES Goaltender Age 20

Decelles, from Joliette, Que., came to the Clippers this season from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, where he last played for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. The 6-foot-3, 200 pounder leads the BCHL in wins (26) and is second in save percentage (.924) and fifth in goals-against average (2.63).

COREY RENWICK

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Renwick just recently got back in the lineup after missing time with a broken jaw. The sixfoot, 180 pounder from Nanoose Bay is in his third season with the Clippers after previously playing for the Nanaimo Buccaneers. He is the most sportsmanlike Clipper with just four penalty minutes.

BRENDAN SHANE Age 18

Shane was a tradedeadline acquisition who came to the team from the U.S. Hockey League’s Waterloo Blackhawks. He scored his first Clippers goal last weekend during a road trip in the Interior. The 5-foot-11, 190 pounder from Rochester, N.Y., was a teammate of Jake Jackson’s in the States last year.

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Gushue is a leader of the Clippers’ defence corps in his third season with the team. The 6-foot-4, 210 pounder from West Vancouver is an alternate captain. ‘Gushe’ leads the Clippers in penalty minutes with 56 and possesses one of the hardest slapshots on the team.

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homeowners interrupt break-and-enters in Townsite area Two home owners who live on the same block of Townsite Road interrupted two break-ins on the weekend. The first break-in report came shortly after 9:20 p.m. Friday at 1250 Townsite Rd. when the homeowner came face to face with a man in his garage. The

culprit fled toward Bush Street where the homeowner lost sight of him. The suspect, who entered the garage through an open door, is Caucasian, in his mid-20s, about 5-foot-10 and was wearing a darkcoloured hoodie and dark track pants with a white stripe.

A second break-and-enter report came just hours later from a house at 1230 Townsite Rd. Saturday at 12:30 a.m. after the occupants were awakened by the sound of someone in their home. The intruder fled when the homeowner confronted him and chased him to the Bush Street

area. The suspect was also a white male, 5-foot-10, but wearing black pants and possibly a hat. Police said the same person was likely responsible for both breakins. Anyone with information on these crimes, please call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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The pair of boys in a video posted on YouTube that depicts various violent methods of killing a teacher are not from the Nanaimo area. Nanaimo school district spokesman Dale Burgos said the district investigated and determined the boys are not from the area. Links to the video, which has since been taken offline, were e-mailed to local media Monday by a radio station in Orlando, Fla., which spotted the video about a week earlier. The radio station’s staff also saw a second video posted on the same YouTube channel depicting images of Nanaimo Airport, which is so far the only known information suggesting any link to the Island. Two boys, who appear to be about 11 years old, in the video use a toy shotgun and realistic-looking semiautomatic handgun to shoot and pummel each other as they act out various scenarios to murder a teacher. Police in the province are now trying to determine in which community they need to open the investigation file and interview the boys involved. “We’re still trying to figure out where these kids are from,” said Cpl. Darren Lagan, RCMP Island district spokesman. “Until we do that there’s not much we’re going to be saying. It may not our investigation if they’re located somewhere else.”

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Dennis (Buck)

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Born in Wellington, was an avid soccer player when young and later served in the Second World War in North Africa and Italy. Worked for many years for Nananaimo Bulldozing and later had his own automotive shop. Donations can be made to Child Development Centre. Private service to be held.

Swinburne, Evelyn Margaret August 1, 1926 – January 11, 2015 The family of Evelyn Margaret Swinburne wishes to announce her passing on January 11th, 2015 at Nanaimo Seniors Village, her residence since 2010. She was born August 1, 1926 in Nanaimo. Predeceased by parents Elizabeth and Thomas, sisters Norma (Her Twin), Winnie McKenzie, Mary McArthur, Thomas and George Swinburne. Leaving behind nieces Sharon Finnie, Colleen Ettinger and Wendy Carlson, nephews Tom and Bob McKenzie and families including many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Aunty Evelyn was a woman ahead of her time, with a vision and many goals which she achieved before being stricken with dementia. Her profession was manager of BC Teachers Investment and Housing in Vancouver, Victoria and finally Nanaimo. Her successful work ethic provided her a very comfortable, fulfilled lifestyle and she was able to enjoy the finest things in life. Her true love was her beautiful Beachcomber waterfront home that brought her much enjoyment with peace, joy and happiness. Malaspina Choir, Port Theatre, Travel, Golf, Bridge, Gardening and love of music were some of her favorite hobbies. Evelyn so loved listening and dancing to music. She enjoyed a good joke and laughter while spending quality time with friends and family. The fun Beachcomber PJ parties with the girls will be remembered forever! We would like to thank her caregivers at Nanaimo Seniors Village. Cremation taken place with ashes being placed in the family plot at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. A private family memorial will follow later this year. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

Baldwin

June 13, 1929 - January 12, 2015

DUNLOP, Gillian

June 27, 1925 - January 15, 2015

Gillian passed peacefully under the care of the wonderful staff of Qualicum Manor. Her love for horses led her to a long-time career teaching horseback riding to many, young and old, on the Island. Gill’s wonderful sense of humor, her love of the outdoors, and her compassion touched many lives. Memorial service for Gillian will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo on Saturday, January 24 at 1:00pm, with reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, please consider making a donation to the SPCA on Gill’s behalf. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

Betty M. Castell [nee Vallieres]

February 11, 1933 – December 18, 2014

t is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her but especially by her husband and best friend of 61 years, Robert Castell. Robert and Betty were married April 24, 1953 in Vancouver, B. C. They had three daughters’ Debbie, Linda and Kim. They resided in the lower mainland until the late sixties when they relocated to Gabriola Island and remained for the rest of Betty’s life. After a brief, brave battle with cancer she left us on December 18, 2014. Betty’s main focus in life was her family but especially her husband Robert. They spent many happy years together: raising their family, boating and fishing, gardening and later in life RVing. Betty was predeceased by her parents and grandson in 2011. She is survived by her husband Robert, 3 daughters Debbie [Don] Brown, Linda Smith and Kim [Robert] Mitchell, 6 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren and extended family. A life well lived leaves its gentle pattern on the hearts of all and the world is a lovelier place because one person touched it with warmth, goodness and grace. We will love and miss you always. A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held at a future date.

Peacefully passed away at NRGH. Born in Drumheller, AB and raised in Mission, BC, Dene graduated from St. Paul’s School of Nursing, 1951. Dene met Bob in Chilliwack and married in 1953, moving to Nanaimo in 1958. Dene was a dedicated mother, homemaker, volunteer, and supporter of all things for her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband Bob of almost 62 years; children Marnie (Mike) Calgary and Morgan (Shelagh) Victoria. She is much loved and missed by her grandchildren Stefanie (Bryan), Calgary; <aƟe (:on) New zork City; >ee (>inǌee) Denmark; :oey, Calgary and she was blessed with a great-grandson ev, New zork City. Also remembering her is her sister Margie; sister-in-law Marion (Sam); brother-inlaw Sandy (Cheryl) and her many cousins, nieces and nephews who loved her quick smile, warm heart and her love of family, especially ‘the kids’. Dene was predeceased by her son :im in 2ϬϬ8. The family would like to thank all her close family and friends for their years of support, special cousin’s lunches, and encouraging visits, calls and emails. A thing of beauty is a joy forever, its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness’ ... Keats CremaƟon has taken place and a celebraƟon of life will follow at a later date. /n lieu of Ňowers please consider a donaƟon to :eneece Place, in support of children’s health on Vancouver /sland. hƩp͗ͬͬchildrenshealthvi. orgͬdonaƟon or :eneece Place, Children’s Health &oundaƟon of Vancouver /sland, 239Ϭ Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC V8N 1Vϳ Phone͗ 25Ϭ-519-69ϳϳ.

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Gary Shorthouse Died January 11th 2015 at the age of 35. He was survived by his mother, Jean and father, Mike. Sisters Deborah and Nicola and brother-in-law Kyle. Son Alexander, daughter Eden. Uncle to Jordan (Tianna), Dylan (Cherry), Elijah, Issac, Jake and Amber. He also had numerous Aunts, uncles and cousins in England. He was also survived by his two grandmother’s, Lillian and Gladys and his roommates Richard, Josh, and Erin. He was predeceased by his brother, Glen. Gary was born in Powell River January 7th, 1980. He moved with his family to Nanaimo in 1989. In 2012, Gary moved to Alberta to find work in the oil field industry. He found work in Grande Prairie and it was there he lost his life in a tragic motor vehicle accident. There was a Remembrance service on Tuesday, January 20th 2:00 at the Nanaimo Seventhday Adventist church, 2400 Highland Blvd. He was deeply loved and will always be remembered for his laugh, his sense of humour and his love for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, family asked that donations be made to a trust fund for Gary’s two children. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca. Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

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Born March 28, 1924, passed away on January 19, 2015. Survived by his wife Ella of 66 years, daughters: Dixie (Stewart), Pat (Dave), 2 granddaughters, Wendy (Derrick), Kim (Paul) and 4 great granddaughters. Predeceased by one son and one granddaughter.

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Harmac Pacific is a privately held company located in Nanaimo, B.C., which was created in 2008 by its employees. We are owners of the company and have a determined commitment to succeed. Our primary business is operating the Harmac Pacific pulpmill which is renowned for its production of world class quality NBSK pulp and we are also the producer of green electrical energy that is supplied to BC Hydro. Our vision is to create an industrial site occupied by complementary businesses that can compete with the best in the world. Our success will be achieved through the guidance, ingenuity and hard work of the people that both work for and own our company. We have an opening for a full time Payroll Administrator whose role is to provide payroll services for our employees. The scope of work will include; administration of the payroll system provided by a 3rd party provider, produce the bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees complying with labour agreement, regulatory and policy requirements. We are looking for an individual who is interested in pursuing a career with our company and is open to contributing to the extent of their abilities. You must be able to participate as a member of a team of business partners who have a common interest in the success of the business. Core skills required for this position are; independent self starter, strong interpersonal and communication skills, extensive knowledge of desk top computer software applications, extensive experience in the administration of computer based payroll systems, and a proven track record of assuming progressively more responsible positions. If you are interested in becoming a part of this unique employee / ownership arrangement in the Pulp Industry please forward your resume to: Fax: (250) 722-4310

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Mail: Administration Office Harmac Pacific 1000 Wave Place Nanaimo, B.C. V9X 1J2

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FOR LOG HAULING SERVICES Tolko Industries Ltd. is a private, Canadian-owned forest products company based in Vernon, BC which manufactures and markets forest products to world Since its beginnings in 1956, Tolko has grown from a small sawmill to become a company diversified by geography and products, with over 3,000 employees in operations across Western Canada. Tolko’s manufacturing operations produce lumber, unbleached speciality kraft papers, panel products, co-products, biomass power and a number of specialty wood products. For more information, please visit our website at www.tolko.com. Tolko is interested in seeking individual proposals for a non-replaceable Log Hauling Contract with an annual volume of up to 300,000 tonnes. The work will be based out of Vernon, BC with the majority of the work taking place within the Southern Interior of BC. Prior to obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package, contractors must provide a prospectus with the following information: 1. Company name and contact information, including a phone number and an email address. 2. Brief description of your company and services offered. 3. Previous work history with dates that would pertain to this RFP. Once we have received your prospectus, a package will be sent to you with instructions on how to submit a complete proposal. Tolko reserves the right to reject in whole or in part, any or all proposals for any reason. Completed proposals must be submitted by 5:00pm (PST) on Friday, January 30th. Until a formal purchase order or other contractual document is finalized, signed and accepted by Tolko, Tolko does not intend to create any contractual relationship (either express or implied) with any entity submitting a proposal or other response to the Tolko request for quotation. As a result, those who submit a proposal are free to modify or withdraw their proposal as they deem appropriate. The successful recipient will be considered an independent contractor. Company Prospectus and Contractor Proposal(s) can be faxed or emailed to: Attn: Travis Kiel Fax: 250 547 1274 Email: travis.kiel@tolko.com All proposals will be kept confidential.

Email: info@harmacpacific.com

For information on our company visit our website www.harmacpacific.com. Note: Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you to all those who express an interest in our Company.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; 2 mobile home lots for rent at $450/mo; 1 on Family side and 1 Seniors. Call (250)245-3647.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, January 22, 2015

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To the three lovely ladies at Thrifty Foods Florist at Port Place mall. On Christmas Eve, you went way beyond the call to help me out.

BEEF To the grocery store for closing the Terminal Park location. The south gets hit again. Why not close Brooks Landing? It’s terrible to get in and out of.

BEEF To RDN recycling curbside collection. Why on earth does the RDN promote separating different recyclables into the blue box and yellow bag? It all goes into one bin on the truck and has done so for at least three years. You are asking us to waste our most precious commodity of all, time, for no reason at all.

BOUQUET To Dave and Kim for taking a look at my car. It started. Just wanted to say thank you to you people.

BOUQUET To the special lady who works at the Pharmasave on Bowen Road.Thank you for your help and your kindness. You don’t meet such extreme kindness often. I’ll never forget it and will pass your kindness along.

BOUQUET To Glenda and our secret Santa. Our year and Christmas would have never been the same without your unconditional help. Our kids are so grateful.

BEEF The conference centre has had seven years to attract hotel development. Hasn’t the mayor noticed there isn’t any? Just developers looking for ever more concessions and giveaways from taxpayers. BOUQUET To Donna of Shear Heaven hair salon and her husband, Karl, for their humour, kindness and support over the years. BEEF To the city for going to a new contractor for night security with no experience and that hides out in the parkade all night. The city went for the cheapest bid, and a Canada-wide company, not local. BOUQUET To the City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment department for sponsoring the New Year’s Eve family event at Beban Park. BEEF To the blue Honda Civic driver who saw me in a crosswalk in front of Shoppers Drug Mart and chose to speed up instead of stopping. If I didn’t stop, you would have run over my toes. BOUQUET To whoever decorated the Christmas tree on the Parkway – it was such a lovely sight.

BEEF To the haz-mat team that disassembled the meth lab house. Children watched from the sidewalk as they were in body suits and full respirators.

BEEF To the person who took advantage of a serious error in judgment on my part and withdrew funds from my account. I am appealing to your sense of decency. I am a pensioner on fixed income and cannot afford this. BOUQUET To each and every person who treated me so wonderfully at Christmas time. You are very dear to me. From Sandy Brimacombe, the teddy bear cart lady.

BOUQUET To Judith at the optical department at Sears. She is very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. I have dealt with Judith for years and she has always gone that extra mile, ensuring that my glasses fit perfectly and that I am truly satisfied. BOUQUET To the nurses, care aides and staff at both Lakeside Gardens in Nanaimo and Sunridge Place in Duncan for taking such excellent and compassionate care of my mom, Judy. My heart is filled with gratitude and happiness that there are people like you in this world. BOUQUET To Classic Care Services Carpet Cleaning. My furniture was returned clean and it looks like new – and the man was so careful. BOUQUET To the man at Port Place shopping centre who let me use his cellphone when my vehicle had a dead battery – thank you. Your act of kindness made a not-ideal situation much better.

BOUQUET To the wonderful staff at Malaspina Gardens for their exceptional care of our mother, Muriel Cowie, over the years, but especially during the last few weeks of her life. Your professional care and sincere warmth and kindness to our mom and our family during a difficult time will not be forgotten. BOUQUET To all the caring, compassionate people in Nanaimo who rose to the occasion to help make Christmas a special time for those in need. Extra kudos to those of you who assisted with the lastminute plans for the Nanaimo Community Christmas Dinner – your generosity was deeply appreciated. BOUQUET To the kind and helpful staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital transition department. Much better than the emergency, no comparison at all. BOUQUET To everyone who helped me when I locked my keys in my car at Jack Point Park. The guy with the cellphone, the guy with his dog, Mika, and my friend, Barb, who got me back in my car with my spare key. BOUQUET To the very kind manager of Tim Hortons on Wallace Street for her caring gesture for me on a very forgetful and upsetting day in my life. Her kindness brought tears to my eyes and made my day perfect. BOUQUET To all those who send their beefs or bouquets to the News Bulletin.

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The Nanaimo District Islanders were ready as the season tipped off for real. The NDSS senior AAA boys’ basketball team played its regular-season opener Tuesday night, defeating the Wellington Wildcats 63-56 at the Nanaimo District Secondary School gym. The ’Cats held a slim lead in the fourth quarter, but the Isles didn’t give anything up defensively down the stretch and made their shots. “Early in the game, I don’t think we were really following what we wanted to do and they were getting what they wanted and they scored a bunch of easy baskets on us,” said Jacob Thom, NDSS coach. “We adjusted and we played a lot better in the second half.” Tyus Barfoot led the Islanders with 33 points and Max Reed scored 14. For the Wildcats, Nathaniel Durkan led the way with 22 points and Daniel Goodman scored 11. Thom said the Isles enter league play heading in the right direction.

“We’re always tr ying to improve and I think we have,” he said. “We had a stretch in December and the start of January, we played some pretty tough teams and I think we learned how to play with better teams.” The boys’ game was the second half of a doubleheader. In the early game, the Isfeld Ice handled the Islanders 80-46 in senior AA girls’ play. Natasha Jensen led NDSS with 14 points and Rachel Baird and Tkia King had 10 each. Notably, Isfeld’s Avery Snider scored 43 points. Also in senior AA girls’ play, the Ballenas Whalers came back to beat the Wellington Wildcats 54-46 at the Wellington school gym. Olivia Mjaaland had 20 points and Shaneeka Swift had 12 in that one. The Dover Bay Dolphins senior AAAA boys had a good result in their home gym on Tuesday night, beating the Alberni Armada 62-37. Quinn Mirau was Dover’s top scorer with 22 points. GAME ON … The Dolphins boys host the Cowichan Thunderbirds tonight (Jan. 22) at 7 p.m. at the Dover Bay Secondary School gym. The Wildcats boys play an exhibition game tonight against Rick Hansen at 8 p.m. at the Wellington Secondary School gym. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Clippers look to get back in win column

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Nanaimo District Islanders player Max Reed scores a layup during Tuesday’s game against the Wellington Wildcats at the Nanaimo District Secondary School gym. The home team won 63-56.

The Nanaimo Clippers haven’t slumped all season, and they don’t plan to start now. The city’s B.C. Hockey League club has a chance to get back in the win column this week after losing two out of three on a road trip to the Interior last weekend. “We always bounce back…” said Sheldon Rempal, Clippers forward. “We’ll just keep working hard all week and be ready for Friday.” The Clippers host the Cowichan Capitals that night (Jan. 24) at Frank Crane Arena, then play the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Sunday at Frank Crane. The Clips are working on their penalty kill and sound defensive play after getting outscored on last weekend’s road trip. “Off the [opponents’] rush we can be a little more steady and aggressive,” said Kale Bennett, Clippers defenceman. “Having better sticks, not letting guys walk through us.”

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The VIU Mariners basketball teams had the sort of strong starts to the season that allow them to have high hopes, now, in the new year. Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams return to home court this Friday (Jan. 23) and Saturday in Pacific Western Athletic Association action. The Capilano Blues visit Friday night and the Quest Kermodes come to town Saturday. VIU’s teams resumed PacWest play last week on the Lower Mainland. The men lost one and won one and recognize the things they need to do better. “We played hard, we played with a lot of effort. Some of the effort stats, like rebounding, getting to the free throw line, those kind

of things, we did a good job,” said Matt Kuzminski, coach of the VIU men. Execution wasn’t at its best, but players planned this week to listen to coaches and come willing to work as a team, said Chris Parker, VIU player. “We’re just trying to build on what we can and try to take advantage of every day and ever y practice,” he said. “That’s what we’re focusing on right now, just getting better.” The Mariners women started the new year with two wins last weekend and they’ll have to play well this week to keep the streak going, said coach Bill McWhinnie. “It’s two good teams that like to run,” he said. “We’re going to have to get back in transition; we’re going to have to rebound the basketball.” GAME ON … Friday’s women’s game is at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m. On Saturday, the ladies play at 1 p.m. with the men to take the court at 3 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo’s Kesa Van Osch and her teammates started curling at the provincial championships Wednesday in Maple Ridge. The first draw, played after press time, saw Van Osch take on a former champ, Kelly Scott.

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The Clippers have had success against the Capitals, winning five of seven meetings so far this season. “They’re out of a playoff spot, so they’re going to be hungry, and obviously they’re down-the-road rivals,” said Rempal. “We’ll come to the rink and play our game and I think we won’t have trouble.” As for Salmon Arm, the Silverbacks badly outshot the Shipmen last weekend. This time the Clippers know what key players to keep in check. “They’re a really aggressive, fast team. They were tough to play against. It kind of caught us off-guard at first,” Bennett said. “So we’re going to have to be ready this time.” GAME ON … The Clippers play the Capitals on Friday (Jan. 23) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. Sunday’s game against the Silverbacks is at 2 p.m. at Frank Crane … On Saturday from 1-3 p.m., the Clippers will be at the Harbourfront Library for Score With Reading. Players will read from their favourite books and play street hockey with kids. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo Buccaneers player Clayton Peace, left, holds up a Comox Valley Glacier Kings opponent so that teammate Wyatt Meiers can dig out the puck during a game last Thursday at the NIC.

Bucs try to build on win The Nanaimo Buccaneers knocked off the top team for the second week in a row, and will look to keep building. The city’s junior B hockey club earned three out of four points last week, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings on Thursday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre, then winning 7-4 against the first-place Campbell River Storm two nights later at the NIC. In the high-scoring win, Chad Bell, Clayton Peace, Nik

Malenica, Quinlan Moore, Carter Turnbull, Rowan Siider and Jared Fedosoff scored goals and Jordan Levesque tallied three assists. Greg Maggio made 38 saves for the ‘W’ between the pipes. GAME ON … The Bucs have three games this week. They host the Saanich Braves on Thursday (Jan. 22) at 7:15 p.m. at the NIC, visit the Storm on Friday up Island, then head down the Malahat to take on the Victoria Cougars on Sunday.

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