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Still room to improve aboriginal graduation rates, says district BY KARL YU
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Ian Reid, left, and Dave Nesbitt hope to goad Westwood Lake’s trout population into striking while they drift in the sun Tuesday. The unseasonably warm weather will make way for clouds and showers today and Friday (Feb. 26-27) but forecasters are calling for a return to sunny skies for the weekend. CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN
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Nanaimo’s mayor clinched the top seat in the 2014 civic election after logging close to $31,000 in expenses – less than half the spending of rival Roger McKinnon, financial documents show. Elections B.C. has released financial disclosure documents filed by civic election candidates, showing campaign contributions, expenses, and levels of financial support that incumbents and
hopeful politicos received from developers and trade unions. The only statements not to make deadline are from Gail Adrienne, a council candidate, who must pay a $500 latefiling fee before March 16. Coun. Gord Fuller and mayoral candidate Kendal Csak received extensions because of ‘extenuating circumstances.’ Financial disclosure documents show big spending in the 10-way mayoral race. New mayor Bill McKay took the win with $30,687 in expenses, the majority of which went to wages, salaries and professional services. His top backers were Vancouver-based Jamal Enterprises, which supplied $5,000 to the
campaign, and Newcastle Wheaton, with $4,000. McKinnon, a local businessman, spent more than double that of McKay to become the biggest spender in the civic election. His expenses hit $61,876 with more than $20,000 spent on brochures, flyers and pamphlets alone. The tally was higher than any other mayoral candidate in the previous three races. McKinnon provided close to $24,000 of the expenses under his name and that of his companies, and another $2,400 came from the Top 20 Under 40 Corp, of which he is chairman. The largest financial backings were netted from West Coast Developments – $6,391 – and
Mount Benson Enterprises, which gave $5,000. Incumbent mayor John Ruttan self-funded the majority of his $35,839 expenses, only to fall to fourth place in the polls. Unions backed more candidates during this municipal election, but doled out fewer financial contributions than they did three years ago. Unions contributed $35,000 to eight candidates in 2014, compared to the $39,600 they spent on five in 2011. Bill Yoachim, a first-time city politician, pulled in the greatest support with $6,750 from trade unions while Wendy Pratt saw $500. See ‘UNIONS’ /6 Related /6
Despite a letter of commendation from Minister of Education Peter Fassbender and an above-average aboriginal education graduation rate, the Nanaimo school district says it won’t rest on its laurels. The aboriginal grad rate was at 43.1 per cent in 2009, but the district saw a six-year completion rate of 64 per cent in 2013-14 – higher than the provincial average of 62 per cent. While Laura Tait, director of instruction for the school district’s aboriginal education team, said she is “over the moon” after hearing the announcement, there is a lot of room to improve. OneA large piece hundred per cent out of reach, of that I think, isn’t she said. Strides have been is actually made bringing having the aboriginal issues the forefront knowledge and to and while the past understanding saw related inquiries being directed of the history toward the aborigial education of this country. ndepartment, which worked for a couple of decades, now people are more knowledgable and strategic, Tait said. “I think what’s going to bump us the next bit to get these kids up to the 70-80 range is that everybody become aware of what the issues are, the ups, the downs, the goods, bads and that we all own it. It’s not the property of the aboriginal education department or your ab ed staff at a school or me,” Tait said. “Everybody is looking at it from a stance of, what part do I play in this?”
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Bulletin finalist for excellence award The Nanaimo News Bulletin is an award finalist for Newspaper Excellence in its circulation category in the provincial community newspapers association. The B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association announced the finalists earlier this week for its annual Ma Murray Awards, which recognize the best writing, photography and ad design in the province during
the past year. News Bulletin photographer Chris Bush is a finalist for Spot News Photo Award (over 25,000) for his photo of a fatal boating incident on Westwood Lake. The awards will be handed out during the association’s annual conference in Richmond on April 25. The News Bulletin publishes Tuesday and Thursday to 32,000 households in Nanaimo.
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Victoria Chumsa-Jones, left, Sherri McLeod-Corfield and Ana Juarez, all Grade 8 students, bundle pasta with a hot glue gun as they engineer their entry in the spaghetti bridge building competition. Students from junior high and elementary schools were at Nanaimo District Secondary School Friday to build bridges, sumo robots and gravity cars in the Skills Canada-B.C. regional junior competition.
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ANNuAL FACiLitiES grant put toward school projects. By Karl yu The News BulleTiN
With the Nanaimo school board delaying Cedar school conversion work to review the 10-year facilities plan, annual facilities grant money earmarked for that project has been doled out elsewhere. At this month’s business committee meeting, the board, which voted to release facilities grant money in January, heard from Pete Sabo, director of planning and operations, who said projects worth about $191,000 have been approved out of the Cedar money and remaining contingency accounts. According to the school district, $7,500 will spent to review traffic issues at Chase River Elementary School. A
civil engineer will be retained to examine options on a bus loop. École North Oyster’s computer lab is being reconfigured to accommodate more students and in addition, a flexible plywood sports wall, or bounce wall, and new flooring in the office area are being installed. These cost $20,000, $7,500 and $30,000 respectively. Reorganization was needed due to changes with the VAST learning alternatives program. The district will spend $8,500 to consolidate support staff offices from various locations to Nanaimo District Secondary School. Repair work is needed to address brick facing issues at Randerson Ridge Elementary, to the tune of $20,000. Gym door replacement at Rock City Elementary has a price tag of $5,000, and $25,000 will also be spent on an exterior staircase from the rear of the school down to the field.
As part of the Cedar secondary consolidation, work will be done at the John Barsby Secondary computer lab, with $25,000 spent on reconfiguration. Sabo characterized it as high priority for the school. The school board has approved $7,500 for a bounce wall at Departure Bay Elementary School and $25,000 for a set of exterior stairs from the gym at École Hammond Bay to the field. Finally, Woodlands Secondary’s pottery shop will see $5,000 in washroom wall repairs. The Ministry of Education usually requires annual facilities grant money to be spent within the year, but due to the teachers’ strike, which started in June and ended in September, an extension was granted. “The ministry indicated that districts didn’t have to spend [money] in that one year,â€? Sabo said. “They could carry it forward to the second year.â€?
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“A large piece of that I think, is actually having the knowledge and understanding of the history of this country, especially as it pertains to aboriginal peoples. We’ve been working really hard on that,” said Tait. She said bridging the gap to the past is extremely important. Hul’q’umi’num, the traditional language of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, has also been incorporated into the school curriculum. “We have two strong language teachers here and they’re running around like chickens with no heads teaching K-12. “As well, they’re attempting to
mentor anyone else that’s interested, especially aboriginal [education assistants] that are already on the job,” said Tait. Hul’q’umi’num words are also being used during morning announcements. Steve Rae, school board chairman, said the district would still like to increase the graduation rate. “It’s not where we want to be, but we’re trending in the right direction,” said Rae. “I’m very proud of Laura Tait and her team. She is a rock star and everybody in our whole district, for that matter.”
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Man chases burglar from bedroom A home break-andenter in Harewood resulted in a foot chase through the streets after a homeowner awoke to find a man in his bedroom. The incident happened Feb. 18 in a home at 602 Regal St. occupied by a father, with his wife and children upstairs and his brother who lives downstairs. “[The father] wakes up and there’s this guy in his bedroom, his kids are in the same bedroom with him, and what he first notices is that he’s got his brother’s lime-green packsack on,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. The man and his brother, who was awakened by the commotion upstairs, chased the suspect out of the house and about two blocks d o w n t h e s t re e t before they lost track of him near Georgia Avenue Elementary School. A police dog was called in to trail the suspect’s flight, but was unable to get a positive track and police have been unable to find the suspect who made off with an Asus tablet computer that was in the backpack. The suspect is described as Caucasian, in his mid 20s, about 5-foot-6 with short brown hair and was wearing a darkcoloured hoodie. Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.
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The B.C. government is looking at ways to break up major traffic jams in Nanoose Bay, following a serious crash that halted traffic for up to six hours last year. The Ministry of Transportation has been in consultation with emergency providers since last fall on options to get traffic moving after major crashes. The Highway 19 corridor between Nanoose and Lantzville is the only route to reach the south Island and with no way to re-route traffic through opposing lanes, serious crashes have caused backups that have presented concerns for emergency personnel and Lantzville politicians. Last year, several accidents on the Nanoose highway caused delays, including a crash between two commercial trucks that gridlocked northbound traffic for about six hours, with vehicles lined up from Nanoose toward Nanaimo and along Lantzville Road. A report from the District of Lantzville shows the growing number of highway closures has become a concern to council, which considered lobbying government for improvements until it learned a response plan was already in progress. Tom Whipps, Lantzville fire chief, has been involved in the talks with the province and believes the September crash was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Vehicles tend to back down Superior Road in front of the fire station and along Lantzville Road, impairing access and volunteers’ ability to get to the station. “If you were living in the village and had to get to a call, like a fire page, how would you get there? You can’t. You’d have to drive in coming lanes to respond,” he said. Cpl. Mike Elston, Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services, points out that with high volume, a little slowdown can choke up the highway fast. “You can’t just bring in a forklift and start pulling cement barricades out,” he said, adding the province is looking at a gating system that would open up a middle section of the highway and changing some curbs. “We like their options,” he said. “It’s not going to make a huge difference to the way we respond. It will make a bigger difference to the travelling public. If we note [it] is going to be a long one, then we can put something in motion where we can start at least to get traffic moving.” The Ministry of Transportation was unable to respond before press time.
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Madison Lee, 12, left, tries to get Amira Hann, 11, to share a sample of the stock the girls created to raise money for Nanaimo SPCA. The girls baked 150 cupcakes, which they sold for donations in front of Northridge Quality Foods for National Cupcake Day on Monday.
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iNTErNET ACCESS will be limited during renovations. By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN
A temporary library closure will mean people needing public Internet access will have to rely on federal and provincial service centres for online access to government services. Vancouver Island Regional Librar y’s Harbourfront branch will close temporarily for renovations this spring. The regional library organization hasn’t publicly announced a start date for work or estimated costs, but construction will get underway sometime in the spring and hopefully be completed within six months. “Once we get some contractors lined up we should get a really good idea of firmer dates and costs,” said Nata-
sha Bartlett, library spokeswoman. “It is a complete renovation of the entire facility.” New flooring, paint, furniture, fixtures and library equipment will be renewed throughout the building, plus the library will add Creativity Commons, which will also be home to a book-publishing machine available to the public. While the branch is closed, a holds-pickup area for library items ordered online will be set up beside the branch in the former CTV studio and will be open during regular branch hours. A new computer lab is also included in the renovation plans, but while the branch is closed people who rely on the library’s public Internet access will have to go elsewhere for basic services. Bartlett said the library is compiling a list of alternative public Internet access providers in downtown Nanaimo, which will be available to the public, but she encour-
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Steve Rae, Nanaimo school board chairman, had some star power support during his 2014 municipal election campaign. Amongst the donors listed on Rae’s campaign financing disclosure statements, released Monday, were former Vancouver Canuck Brendan Morrison and B.C. Lions’ quarterback Travis Lulay, who donated $1,000 and $500 respectively. Rae knows both through his job with fishing equipment company Navico. He has known Morrison for 15
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of Proctor Petroleum, is a friend who owns Gas n Go stations across Vancouver Island. Proctor resides in Cedar, like Rae, and is a sponsor for a fishing derby fundraiser Morrison holds in Tofino, which Rae is also involved with. Trustee Bill Robinson and former trustees Dot Neary and Sharon Welch were amongst those receiving
contributions from Coast Canada Construction. Neary listed a $200 contribution while Welch and Robinson each listed $500. “[Coast Canada Construction] know Dave Francis, who’s a friend of mine, and they agreed with Dave that I was a worthy candidate,” said Robinson. Candidate Nelson Allen had the highest total expenditures, with $4,446, while TerryLynn Saunders’ only expense was a $26 fee for the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce’s all-candidates forum at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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The two were elected to council, along with unionsupported Bill Bestwick and Diane Brennan. The lion’s share of contributions came from the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which put $27,000 behind candidates.
Developers and corporations also backed candidates. Mount Benson Developments and owner Norm Blattgerste spent $9,000 while Newcastle Wheaton, Newcastle Nissan and Laird Wheaton spent a combined $7,500. Island West Coast Developments and Con-
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MALASPINA GARDENS will be torn down at some point. By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN
Malaspina Gardens will be torn down as Chartwell Seniors’ Housing looks to build a new $27-million residential care facility in south Nanaimo. Chartwell has purchased a twohectare property on Twelfth Street where it plans to build a 136-bed facility to replace Malaspina Gardens. The project has been talked about since 2012, when the company handed out pink slips to nearly 180 employees and contracted out work that it said was to make it a candidate for redevelopment. According to Sharon Henderson, vice-president of communications for Chartwell, Malaspina Gardens – once the site of the old Nanaimo hospital – is their oldest site in Canada. It’s “antiquated,” with small working and living
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Demand better on grad rates Nanaimo school district received a pat on the back last week for its improved aboriginal graduation rates. Our still-too-low statistics shouldn’t be a cause for celebration, but they can be a reaffirmation that what we’re doing is working, in some ways. B.C. Minister of Education Peter Fassbender wrote a letter to Steve Rae, Nanaimo school board chairman, to congratulate the district on its highest-ever aboriginal grad rate last year, 63.9 per cent. It’s the second-straight marked improvement, up from 56.2 per cent in 2012-13 and 49.9 in 2011-12. These numbers show that we’re far from acing any tests here. The district-wide graduation rate was 72.5 per cent, so we should expect higher grad rates from all our teens. At the same time, small victories matter. Sometimes we spend so much time poring over statistics that we lose the sense of what those numbers mean. We shouldn’t. These percentages represent actual kids, each one of them with their own success story of completing coursework and navigating the hazards of high school hallways. We think some of the district’s aboriginal education initiatives are effective. Schools are succeeding in finding unique ways to reach pockets of pupils through inclusivity and flexibility and recognition that education is more than just reading, ’riting, ’rithmetic and rote learning. Last week’s pat on the back shouldn’t satisfy us. We need to keep doing what we’re doing, and more. We need adequate provincial funding to expand aboriginal education programs, not subject them to budget cuts. And we we must never be satisfied while our First Nations students – or any group of students – lag behind. Having two sets of standards and two sets of expectations sends the wrong message to kids at an age when they shouldn’t be putting limitations on their potential.
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Why cut taxes for British Columbia’s rich? The B.C. government’s third harmonized sales tax and straight budget surplus is the repaying Ottawa for that failed main battleground for provincial experiment. politicians this spring, with little Second, this temporary tax on else on the order paper to argue the rich was a political strategy about. by de Jong and Premier Christy The main conflict is over the Clark, limping into an election tax cut for the rich that results most expected them to lose. De from removing a two-year surtax Jong’s debut budget in February on personal income greater than 2013 also accelerated a small $150,000 a year. It’s an outrage, increase in corporate income says the NDP, starving tax, stealing two our threadbare populist planks from B.C. government services Adrian Dix’s NDP VIEWS of more than $200 platform. Tom Fletcher million over the next Ending the surtax Black Press three years. not only kept a NDP leader John promise, it kept B.C. Horgan set the tone competitive with in his reply to Finance Alberta on personal Minister Mike de income taxes. Jong’s budget speech: High wage earners “I can appreciate and many of their that the minister was businesses are more celebrating with the mobile every year, champagne-and-caviar set, but which is why this year’s budget the rest of British Columbia saw also extended tax breaks for $700 million in increased fees high-tech and digital media and taxes on their backs.” companies. Old news, de Jong replied. It As with the federal election set was a two-year surtax on highfor this fall, we will hear a lot income earners to help get B.C. about the burden on the vaguely out of its post-recession red defined “middle class.” In B.C. ink, and it expired as it was they have to dig deeper for car legislated to do. insurance, hydro, ferry rides and This political theatre doesn’t college tuition, while those tophelp people understand what’s hatted champagne-sippers party actually going on. First, a lot on with their tax holiday? of that red ink was B.C. Liberal Well, not exactly. Here’s an blood from dismantling the assessment from Philip Cross,
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former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada. Just after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross noted that Canada, its provinces, Europe and the United States have all been adjusting their tax systems to increase the load on wealthier people and ease it from the poor. This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how long Canada’s income taxes have been ‘progressive.’ This is the main reason why ‘income inequality,’ that other great cause of the left, started leveling off in Canada around 1998. Cross points to measures like the low-income exemption from income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all. Cross answers the central question: Should the rich pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imaginary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.” u Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.
‘It is a symbolic gesture, but I also think it is a powerful story and one that is important to remember.’
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School board must work for whole district To the Editor,
Re: Parents pick budget priorities, Feb. 19. The decision to review the 10-year facilities plan was a misguided one, however, if this is what is required to open this school board’s eyes, then so be it. School closures and consolidations are a fact of life. To deny that fact is tantamount to putting one’s head in the sand. In order for this district to be on the Ministry of Education’s radar for capital projects, we must submit a facilities plan that clearly demonstrates we are addressing excess capacity issues as well as the ability to financially contribute to projects. More importantly we need to demonstrate we are a district with focus and a commitment to working
together with vision and in collaboration with all stakeholders. Otherwise we will simply be relegated to the back of the line. The idea that we should spend all our savings now in hopes that things will miraculously change down the road is simply ludicrous. Any plan must also consider the students of the future, otherwise it is a foolhardy one.
Barb Humpherville Nanaimo
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Re: Parents pick budget priorities, Feb. 19. I was at the Dover Bay session of public consultation for the school board. It was overwhelmingly clear that people wanted to keep the existing facilities plan. What I heard at my
Vaccines bring various fear factors To the Editor,
Re: Vaccine fears are misplaced, Editorial, Feb. 10. To suggest that the declining number of children being vaccinated is related to internet propaganda is a stretch. Recent polls suggest that the majority of Canadians still believe in the effectiveness of vaccinations. Your editorial inadequately takes into account that some people may have negative personal or family history with vaccinations and other various factors influencing their decision on whether they wish to vaccinate themselves and their families. Numerous elements account toward such an important personal health decision.
Jericho Lacey Nanaimo
own table was that school closures are a sad fact and needed to maintain a good public education in SD68. It was also clear by the participants’ choices, that a new school is needed, further accepting the previous plan that addressed aging facilities. Many in the crowd were concerned by the flagrant bias evident in the choices they were given to prioritize. Most could only list two priorities that were least likely to be used to keep schools in Cedar open (as most of our board members have expressed as their own priority.) It will be interesting to see how the next meeting at John Barsby goes and what those members of the public have to contribute.
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Re: Society recommends cancelling annual Empire Days events, Feb. 24. Congratulations are in order for the Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society in refusing to bow down to the unreasonable and offensive censoring demands that the 140-year-old event succumb to pressure to eliminate the proud name of the society to receive taxpayer money – not council members’ monies – to continue a long and enjoyable occasion. Mayor Bill McKay mentions the allegedly vicious word may just offend the native band, which may strive to maintain its own history, but would destroy the history of another culture.
Re: Society recommends cancelling annual Empire Days events, Feb. 24. OK, skip the word ‘empire’ if you must! replace it with ‘Queen Day;’ we could celebrate Queen Victoria Day, our own May Queen, and our present Queen Elizabeth II. I have a humble suggestion for the March agenda of city council: Do away with all Christian, Catholic, saints’ names in Nanaimo, starting with St. Patrick’s Day March 17. I am sure we could find someone who will be offended by this Irish saint who banished the snakes from Ireland. For instance maybe the SPCA and snake owners, etc.
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Incorrect name published Incorrect information was published in the Feb. 10 issue of the News Bulletin. The caption to the article Disability no barrier to workout sessions should have identified Thelma Reid with the instructor. The News Bulletin regrets the error and any confusion it might have caused.
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The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministr y of Justice announced Tuesday that charges have been approved against a Nanaimo RCMP officer from an incident investigated by the Independent Investigation Office. A charge of assault causing bodily harm has been approved against Const. Tim Bedard, a member of the Nanaimo RCMP detachment, that stems from an incident alleged to have occurred in the detachment
cells June 15, 2014. According to a report from the Independent Investigation Office, Mounties arrested an adult male and transported him to Nanaimo RCMP detachment cells. During the process of booking him into a cell, a physical altercation between the male and officers took place resulting in the prisoner being injured. A single count of assault causing bodily harm was sworn against Bedard Wednesday. Bedard’s first appearance in the case is scheduled for March 17 in Nanaimo provincial court and he is currently on administrative duties at Nanaimo detachment. photos@nanaimobulletin.com
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Gallery folds paper cranes for peace Origami created at Art Lab will be delivered to Japan’s Children’s Peace Monument BY NICHOLAS PESCOD THE NEWS BULLETIN
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adako Sasaki attention and in was only two 1958 the City of Hiroyears old when shima constructed she survived the the Children’s Peace destruction of the Monument in honatomic bomb in our of Sasaki and Hirothousands shima. of other In the children years who were followkilled during the ing the bombbombings. It takes some Since the ing, she was a of time to fold death happy Sasaki, the hope, love and paper crane healthy has become little girl. and peace a symbol But by into cranes. of global 1954, peace and Sasaki’s on Saturhealth took a turn day (Feb. 28) the for the worse and a Nanaimo Art Galyear later she was lery’s Art Lab will be diagnosed with leuholding an origami kemia as a result of workshop called exposure to radia1,000 Cranes for tion. Peace. Shortly after her The workshop will diagnosis, Sasaki be led by instructor began making paper Shino Yoneda and cranes, after learnwill see participants ing about an ancient learn how to conJapanese legend struct paper cranes. that says anyone The cranes will who folds 1,000 then be donated to paper cranes will be students at Kwagranted a wish. likum Secondary In 1955, after foldSchool in Qualicum ing countless paper Beach, who will cranes in hopes for then deliver them world peace, Sasaki to the Children’s died at the age of 12. Peace Monument Her death capnext month as part tured the nation’s of their 1,000 Crane
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Yvonne Vander Kooi, Nanaimo Art Gallery art education coordinator, folds an origami paper crane. The gallery’s Art Lab will be hosting its 1,000 Cranes for Peace workshop on Saturday (Feb. 28) at 1 p.m. The free workshop will see participants make paper cranes, which will then be given to students at Kwalikum Secondary School in Qualicum Beach. Next month the students will head to Hiroshima, Japan where they will deliver the cranes to the Children’s Peace Monument.
Project for Peace. Yoneda said the workshop is more than just learning to fold pieces of paper. “It takes some time to fold hope, love and peace into cranes,” Yoneda said. “I am teaching you this and that and I will guide you to get to the
final step, but it is very important and meaningful to get together and hope for peace.” Yvonne Vander Kooi, art education coordinator, said the gallery is thrilled to be working with Yoneda and that the workshop is a great way to tell people
Sasaki’s story. “I think it is a way to educate people about this particular incident of our past and for people to share in it creativity,” Vander Kooi said. “It is a symbolic gesture, but I also think it is a powerful story and one that is impor-
tant for all of us to remember.” The origami workshop runs at the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s downtown location from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Feb. 28. The workshop is free and open to anyone of all ages. It is encouraged that children under
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One of Prince Edward Island’s most respected musicians will be in the Harbour City next month. On Monday (March 2), singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant will be performing at SimonHolt, 6582 Applec-
ross Rd., at 8 p.m. “I am looking forward to it,” Gallant said. “I am an Islander; I love playing on islands.” Gallant grew up in the small town of North Rustico, P.E.I., where he was exposed to music at an early age. “My folks were pretty creative when
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City seeks entertainers Absurdity arises Randy Humchitt, left, speaks with Sheridan Collyer-Valens in the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Absurd Person Singular. The production runs at Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd. until Sunday (March 1) and again from March 11-14. For more information, including ticket purchases and a detailed list of showtimes, please visit www.nanaimotheatregroup.com.
The City of Nanaimo is currently looking for performers for its upcoming Concerts in the Parks series and Canada Day celebration. Canada Day performances will be held in the Lions Pavilion at Maffeo Sutton Park between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on July 1, while performances for the Concerts in the Parks series will be held Wednesday evenings at the Bowen Park amphitheatre
in July and at the Lions Pavilion in Maffeo Sutton Park in August. Performers must provide audio recordings of music or at the very least a website containing sound samples. Applications for either Concerts in the Parks series and Canada Day are due on April 3 at 4 p.m. For more information, including application forms and requirements, please visit www. nanaimo.ca or www. bit.ly/17Uqyua.
entertainment
Singer cooking up tunes Nanaimo keyboardist Marty Steele will be entertaining patrons at New York Style Pizza and Pasta, 499 Wallace St., in the Old City Quarter on Saturday (Feb. 28) from 6-8 p.m. Steele will be performing a range of jazz, blues and rock tunes. For more information on Steele, please visit www.themartys.ca.
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Students of the Kismet Theatre Academy will be showing off their latest musical production this weekend. On Friday (Feb. 27) and Saturday, the students, between the ages of 7 and 12, will be performing in the full-length musical Pippi Longstocking at the Harbour City Theatre. Bonnie Catterson, choreographer and Kismet Theatre Academy owner, said that because the musical features younger actors, she and director Eliza Gardiner focused on having fun. “They are pretty young and we just really focused on having a good time and showcasing what their own talents are,” Catterson said. “We just
focused on having a good time and having a really fun show that is entertaining to watch.” Pippi Longstocking is the story of a spunky little girl with superhuman powers who moves into a large house with her pet monkey and horse. Pippi Longstocking was originally written by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren as Pippi Långstrump in 1945. The book was followed up by
numerous sequels, which were eventually translated into English and other languages. Pippi Longstocking has since been adapted into various TV movies, feature films and plays. Both shows run at 7 p.m. at the Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Rd. Tickets are $15 or $12 for anyone under 12 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at Catwalk Fashions, Kismet Theatre Academy. For more information, please visit www.kismettheatreacademy.yolasite.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com
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Health and Wellness Specials: Saturday, February 28th thru Wednesday, March 31, 2015. Thousands more manager’s features and volume-buy deals in store!
Locally Owned Since 1984
Country Nutrition & Wellness Centre Omega Alpha
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Cleanse Kit Omega Alpha now has three of their most popular liquid detox and support products in an economical kit. Use the Liver Flush and Lung Flush to support the body’s natural detoxification process of these particular organs, and Kidney Flush for diuretic support EACH during a total body detoxification.
Body Care Selected Products
Formulated to restore the natural balance of moisture to the skin, Sukin’s body care range offers a simple and effective routine for hydrating, exfoliating and repairing the skin on our hard-working bodies. The Sukin body range includes ingredients such as cocoa and shea butters, as well OFF as vitamin E and avocado oil.
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39
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New Chapter’s
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WheyEssential™ combines the benefit of an entire cupboard full of supplements with the ease of consuming a single smoothie. This simple to use, all-in-one formula, not only provides unmatched nutritional density, it also provides unmatched convenience. (made with New Zealand Whey)
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Biotin is a B-complex vitamin that is essential to the normal metabolism of carbs, protein and fats for energy use. It plays a critical role in healthy skin, promotes the growth of thinning, brittle hair and helps to strengthen nails that split or break easily.
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Naturally sweetened, chewing gum (with xylitol) offering the highest quality ingredients and great tasting flavors!
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An astounding collection of all-natural oils that offer unrivalled protective, therapeutic, and regenerative properties. Sourced from around the world, these oils are naturally rich in beneficial fatty acids and vitamins, as well as high in oxidative stability.
60 pcs
Formulated with 7 organic proteins, 1 amazing taste and nothing artificial. It features super foods like organic bio-fermented whole grain brown rice, organic sprouted chia, organic Canadian hemp protein, organic pumpkin seed and other nutrient-dense proteins, Providing 20 g of high-quality protein per serving in 2 great flavors; vanilla and chocolate!
20
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OFF
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35
Look for our GIANT 16 page Flyer in Thursday’s News Bulletin!
Ahrina Kay Manager Country Grocer Nutrition Departments
Floradix & Floravit
Exotic Oils
99
This is a great opportunity to spring clean our bodies from the inside out! For new, or seasoned cleansers, there are many products available to suite your needs. Come into our Nutrition departments and speak with our RHN on duty to find the right product for you! Speaking of cleansing and making healthier choices… Did you know that most body care products are laden with numerous chemicals that can cause harm to our sensitive systems? There are many healthier body care choices, without chemicals (or drastically reduced chemicals) to choose from. When you consider that our skin is the largest organ in our body, and in an effort to reduce our toxic load, choosing “clean” products to put on it will assist in obtaining, or continuing with better health. Once we’ve cleansed, then it’s time to build our body. If you are feeling tired, you may need some assistance in building red blood cells, which brings oxygen throughout the body. A non-binding iron product that doesn’t cause gastric distress may be the answer. Pair that with a B complex and extra B12 and your body will thank you! Increasing antioxidants into your system will slow down cell damage, which then may slow down the aging process and that will help to build the best body possible!
60 caps
New Roots Herbal’s
Pur Gum
Whey Essentials
Vege PRO-7
Now Biotin
Regarded in ancient China and Russia as the “King of Herbs”, Chaga is known for its remarkably high levels of antioxidants (approximately 50 times that of blueberries). Chaga is a potent immune system enhancer!
120 caps
Progressive
North Coast Naturals
%
As spring approaches and the darker days disappear, we often become inspired to spring clean our house.
99 908 g
Bonus Packs
500 ml + 250 ml
• Specially formulated for easy absorption and assimilation • Over 98% of the iron is available for quick potential absorption • Helps normalize low iron levels • Renews energy and vitality • Promotes the formation of healthy red blood cells
45
99
Pure-Le Natural
Easy Vitamins & Minerals Powders
Aura Cacia
100% Pure Essential Oils
Andalou
Hair Care Line
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for cosmetic purposes, as well as for their spiritually and emotionally uplifting properties.
10
%
OFF line drive
All Easy Vitamins & Minerals are in a highly absorbable form. Easy Bones is a fine powder, 100% natural, odourless, tasteless, completely soluble, grit-free formula comprised of organic calcium, organic magnesium, vitamin D and Fiberrific. Other products available; Easy Calcium, Easy Magnesium and Easy Iron.
Andalou Naturals Advanced Fruit Stem Cell Science improves hair follicle longevity and vitality for healthy hair from root to tip!
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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To the fire department, which went through a window to get me back into my house after I was locked out and separated from my baby. You guys truly are everyday heroes. BEEF To the beefer in Diver’s Lake area who complains about someone following them to see where they take their garbage. Maybe this person wants to see where you dump your stuff so they can recycle it. BOUQUET To the Island Veterinary Hospital on Bowen Road. Your receptionist was so kind and caring and Dr. Duke provided exceptional care for our two cats. BEEF To pedestrians. Wear something reflective while out at night – a vest, wrist/ ankle strips, blinking light clips, flashlights. It is difficult to see someone in all black. BOUQUET To the best bosses ever. Thank you for hiring me five years ago and teaching me to be such a good worker. Happy retirement Dave and Wilma and thanks for ‘popping’ into my life. BEEF To the person who suggested I walk my wife in the mall. She needs fresh air, just like your puppy. BOUQUET To Mambo’s Pizza for addressing my questions about ingredients. My daughter has food allergies and it’s hard to find places she can eat. We all enjoyed our pizza dinner. BEEF To Mr. Hazmat Meth House. Sure, care about your health and not the kids 40 feet away? Your company would have been fined and on welfare in Vancouver. BOUQUET To the organizers of the Zonta Red Gala and the businesses that donated to this worthy charity. A wonderful event with great food, fun and friendly company. BEEF To the managers at the liquidation who weren’t open-minded to the customer. How can be at peace in the world when you do not make a peace in your store?
BOUQUET To Quality Foods in Beban Plaza for sponsoring the delicious breakfast at the Nanaimo Ladies Curling Bonspiel. BEEF Depreciation reports by engineers must be reliable. Since when does an engineer deem an eight-year-old roof to have 12 more service years, but a strata management company deems it to need replacing now? BOUQUET To all the great customers who came into Cranberry Co-op. Your patience during a recent gas mix-up was beyond appreciated.
BEEF To the elderly woman who ran over my leg with her electric scooter while I was collapsed in the tunnel. I’m now at home with a broken ankle. BOUQUET To the jukebox poker lady, our servers and the guy with the red beard in charge at The Landlubber Pub for putting up with our loud and obnoxious table – especially Ken – for many Saturday nights. BEEF To a major fast food place that doesn’t care about its customer at a corporate level. I do thank the friendly staff for caring when a body hair was in my meal. BOUQUET To Terry and family from Lantzville RV Hauler for all the furniture donated to Noel, Stephen and Judith Munkholm, who lost their home to the mudslide.
BOUQUET To Nathan at London Drugs Nanaimo North Town Centre. So patient with an elderly couple with a camera return a little too complicated for us to handle.
BEEF Tired of apologizing for being Canadian. If you don’t like Empire Days or Merry Christmas, you are free to go home. This is part of our culture.
BEEF To the people who want to change the word ‘empire.’ Would they also try to change the name of British Columbia, the flag of B.C., and even the name of the Empire State Building?
BOUQUET To Cinnamon Joe’s Coffee Window for brightening downtown Nanaimo and serving some truly delicious treats. Awesome cinnamon buns, even better customer service.
BOUQUET To the Caledonia Clinic doctors, ambulance crew and the emergency room crew who rescued me.
BEEF To the beefer who’s “tired of tradition being attacked.” I don’t think the glorification of colonialism counts as a harmless tradition. Celebrate something else.
BEEF To people who complain about Nanaimo being a boring place to live. If you’re bored, it’s because you’re boring.
BEEF ‘Splash over’ of a top-loading washing machine should be considered a design flaw and a manufacturer issue. Approximately $300 in repairs and it is still leaking.
BOUQUET To Tyler Peters of First Shot Contracting and his crew on an outstanding job replacing my roof. Not only does my roof look great but also his expertise in roofing is outstanding and after cleanup did not even know he was ripping off an old shake roof.
BOUQUET To Central Drugs on Bowen Road for Kevin, the pharmacists, and staff for caring, thoughtfulness and patience. BEEF To vehicles that run red lights, specifically the white car at the Departure Bay-Estevan roads intersection. Schoolchildren cross here too.
BOUQUET To the Shaw TV CVI team in Nanaimo for its hard work, positive attitude and community spirit. BEEF To the liquor store that does not have the moxie to accept empties of brands it does not sell. Cuts into the income of street people and leaves more garbage on the street.
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BOUQUET To Ron Foster for his touching gift at my mother’s celebration of life. BEEF None of us are happy about having to go to Brooks Landing now, but this is the hand we’re dealt. So let’s try for a modicum of patience and politesse in the parking lot, please.
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•Weight: 135 lbs. •Height: 5’9” •DOB: Mar 16, 1970
•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 5’10” •DOB: Feb 21, 1989
Richard CARLTON
Robert McGEORGE
•Weight: 221 lbs. •Height: 5’9” •DOB: Mar 31, 1966
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•Weight: 133 lbs. •Height: 5’7” •DOB: Sep 21, 1990
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•Weight: 135 lbs. •Height: 6’0” •DOB: Jun 30, 1982
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John passed peacefully with his family at his side after a short stay at NRGH. He is survived by Ella, his loving wife of 60 years; three children, son John (Fay) in Qualicum, son Rocky, daughter Donna, both in Nanaimo; two beloved grandchildren Alexandr Kurulak and Esme Kurulak, both in Qualicum; two of his twelve siblings, brother Nick (Rose) of Kamloops, and sister Georgina of Winnipeg. Many sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his father George Kurulak in 1935 and his mother Barbara Kurulak (nee Anaka) in 1983. John was born and raised on the family farm near the township of Stenen, Saskatchewan. In his early work life John worked on the farm and on lumber crews, then started a sawmill operation in northern Saskatchewan. Once he met Ella, whose family had a neighbouring farm, they moved to Prince Rupert and started their family, moving to Nanaimo in 1961. John worked as a pipefitter at pulp mills in Prince Rupert and Squamish, before working at Harmac until retirement. Outside of work and during his happy retirement years, John enjoyed gardening, woodworking, sports and family time. John gave generously of his time and skills. He was especially interested in sports, politics, local community and neighbourhood projects. He shared the bounty of his garden and workshop. Many friends and family will treasure those memories and the handcrafted work he created. John lived with dementia for over a decade and continued to have a good quality of life, living at home with Ella, with his children nearby regularly. He will be missed by many and well-remembered for his good humor, a wink and a smile and much more. The family thanks Dr. Luella Miller for her support over the years, and at NRGH sixth floor Palliative Care staff for their kindness and compassion. Service and Orthodox Mass by Fr. Chad Pawlyshyn will be on Saturday, February 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Telford’s Chapel, 595 Townsite Nanaimo followed by burial at the Chinese cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in John’s memory to Alzheimer’s Society of BC. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca. Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644
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1928– 2015 Barbara approached life as theatre. An amateur actor for many years, she brought a level of performance to many of her experiences and relationships. Friends and family members were familiar with her penchant for breaking into song or recitation when a particular remark reminded her of a song or a poem. She was sought out at gatherings for her wicked sense of humour, for her thoughtful conversation, and for her deep knowledge of so many things. A special interest lay in the geography and history of various areas of BC, to which she had travelled extensively over many years. Always wondering what lay over the next hill, “Life was a kick”, as Mom would say. Mom was also an intensely private person. Her Pouce Coupe pioneer upbringing taught circumspection, humility, and a sense of responsibility to those less fortunate than she. Quietly and privately, she supported people in need in every community she lived in. More openly she lived her convictions about social justice through her involvement with many organizations devoted to caring for the environment and the disadvantaged. As a teacher for over 25 years Barbara inspired students in Trail, in the Peace River Country, in Powell River, and in Chilliwack. The opportunity for a new start, whether with a new class or a new community, fed her inner spirit for exploration and adventure. Students thrived on her infectious, theatrical delivery in English, Social Studies and French classes. Many times over the years former students would seek her out to let her know that she was the best teacher they ever had, and she was unfailingly proud to be remembered in this way. Barbara was predeceased by sisters Lillian, May and Shirley, and husband Walt. She is survived by children Jan (K.C.), Peter (Julie), Jill (Tom), Jacquie (Darren), 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews, and great friends stretching from the Peace River country, to Nanaimo, to 100 Mile House, and across Canada. All have stories to tell about their times with Mom/Nan/Barbara. Our Mom died in her own home, in her own bed, on her own terms. She was a deeply spiritual person, whose beliefs were honed through years of intellectual curiosity and exploration. She was not afraid. We were awed by her courage and spirit, and we learned to be brave by example. She is deeply missed. Memorial Services celebrating Barbara Dalby’s life and legacy will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7th, 2015 at the 100 Mile House United Church, 43 Dogwood Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society would honour their tremendous support and compassion to our family. The family would particularly like to thank Dr. Joanne Lapin and home health nurse Kristen Carmont whose empathy and tenderness made the essential difference. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family at www.100milefuneralservice.com
CASSAR TORREGGIANI Capt. Francis (Frank) K.O.M.R. WWII Veteran born Malta April 4, 1923. Passed away February 14, 2015 in Nanaimo, BC. Predeceased by his wife Benita in 2009. Leaves to mourn his six children, Anne (Dave) Cavazzi, Patricia Jansen, Peter (Rosanne Garcia), Benita, Victoria and Kim, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers Bill (Mae), Andrew (Judy), relatives and friends. Resident of Kamloops for 36 years before retiring to Vancouver Island in 1984. Celebration of Life to be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC. Online condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialfuneral.com First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333
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December 3, 1943 - February 21, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we announce Frances Jane Eliza Bilokrely, 71, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Nanaimo after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 3, 1943 in England. She enjoyed her family and her pets (she had many). She is survived by her spouse Gerry Bilokrely; her brother Graham Hurworth (Helen), sister Brenda Murray (Mike); her children Stephen Lupton (Danielle), Karen MacDonald (Dennis), Paulette Murrells (Rod Carrick); her many grandchildren Laryssa, Blaze, Sabre, Sierra, Jasper, Trayl, Alexander, Christopher, Deon; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Frances and Harold Hurworth. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Nanaimo Hospital Palliative care unit, cancer foundation, or the Nanaimo SPCA. Fran will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Condolences may be left at firstmemorialfuneral.com. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333
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Leona Marguerite Wahl Nov 22, 1919 - Feb 17, 2015
Marguerite passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach Residential Care, BC. She is predeceased by her spouse Theodore (Ted) Jensen, parents Samuel and Leona Chivers, son Walter Harlow and by sisters Virginia, Althea, Doris, Bessie and brothers Burns, Robert and Ainsley. Survived by her children Jack Harlow (Sue), Ron Harlow (Wendy), Philip Harlow (Marie) and stepchildren Carol, Deanna, Leeanda , Teresa, Hank and Martin. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marguerite was born in Sable River, NS where she grew up fishing, hunting, camping and hiking. She also loved lapidary and made beautiful jewelery. Her playing of the accordion and piano was amazing even though she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read a note of music. At a young age Marguerite married Douglas Harlow and together raised their four boys in Sable River, NS. She moved to Victoria, BC in 1968; then followed her sons to Prince Rupert, BC. Married again in 1969 to Robert (Bobby) Wahl (deceased 1975) and raised a second family. Spending the rest of her years in Nanaimo, BC, she met Theodore(Ted) Jenson (deceased 2006) who was a loving companion for many years. Being close to family was very important to Marguerite. Her kind heart and wonderful sense of humour will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Special gratitude is extended to the loving and caring staff at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held in late June. If desired, a donation to Seva Canada (seva.ca) can be made in lieu of flowers. Marguerite donated regularly to this charity as she was blind in her later years and wanted to help prevent blindness in others.
McCONNACHIE, Margaret Crawford January 04, 1910 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 22, 2015 With sadness we announce the passing of Margaret McConnachie, beloved mother and grandmother. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Peter and Gabriole, grandchildren Lisa, Lori, Sam and Jordan, and her great grandchildren Ella, Lilah, Alex and Jack. Her zest for and interest in life is celebrated by her family and her community of friends, and her outgoing nature brought her many friends in every chapter of her life, including her final years. Her presence will be sorely missed. Private family cremation.
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NOVEMBER 13, 1927 FEBRUARY 12, 2015 Bob passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2015 at Nanaimo Senior Village. He is survived by Muriel, his wife of 63 years; son Ross (Leslie); daughter Lesley Barth (Gord) and grandchildren Sean, Carli, Lindsay, Michael, Patrick, Jordan, Steven; twelve greatgrandchildren; his sister Margaret Worrall.  He is pre-deceased by his parents, Howard and Ruth James and brother Donald. Bob was born in Vancouver. He began his career as a Geological Engineer and worked for Frontier Geophysical out of Calgary. Ten years later he returned to UBC and obtained a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Education and taught at Nanaimo Senior Secondary School until his retirement. Bob had many interests which included sailing, travelling, round dancing and golf. He was a member of the Nanaimo Golf Club for 30 years. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Nanaimo Senior Village for their exceptional care and support. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032
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VIU v-ball rising up for provincials I WOMEN’S, MEN’S teams start play today (Feb. 26). BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN
Playoffs are often compared to a battle. If that’s the case, then the VIU Mariners women’s volleyball team, season-long battlers, should be more ready than most. The Pacific Western Athletic Association championships start today (Feb. 26) in Victoria and the Vancouver Island University Mariners expect to be right in the thick of things. The M’s women (16-8) earned the No. 3 seed, no small feat after an 0-5 start to the campaign. “I knew it was going to be some bumpy rides up till Christmas, and I knew that the second half was going to be our time to peak,” said Shane Hyde, coach of the Mariners women. But it was bumpier than the M’s could have expected – disqualification, suspension, illness and major injuries all tested the team. “It definitely left us with a group of girls who are willing to go above and beyond to be good and to make changes and to get better as players and as a team,” said Ashley Van Acken, VIU veteran. “All of the bad things that happened this year act as a strength for us now because we know how to overcome adversity.” The Mariners were forced into changing the lineup and the game plan, and found some things that worked.
Hockey season over for Jr. B Buccaneers BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN
The Buccaneers were bounced from the playoffs. Nanaimo’s junior B hockey club fell 5-3 to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings up Island on Tuesday night to lose their first-round series, four games to one. “We gave it our all, we really did,” said Derek Bachynski, coach of the Buccaneers. “We went out with a fight and we battled from start to finish.” After losing Game 4 the night before by an 8-4 score, the Bucs were focused and ready for Game 5, said the coach, but still found themselves trailing early. The score got to 4-3 early in the third, but the Bucs came no closer. “We never gave up,” It’s the little Bachynski things – knowing said. “I was proud of the playoff hockey effort of our boys in the and what it last game.” really takes. Carter Turnbull, Zach Funk and Clayton Peace scored goals and Jakob Severson made 26 saves in defeat. The Bucs allowed 4.8 goals against per game in the series; the team was thin on the blueline, with two forwards skating as defencemen. But Bachysnski said the team won’t make excuses, and he felt the real difference in the series was that the Yetis had more experience in the lineup. “It’s the little things – knowing playoff hockey and what it really takes. At the end of the game, I told the boys, hopefully we learn from this to make us stronger… “Overall it was just a learning experience for a lot of us,” said Bachynski, who was in his first year as a Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League head coach. “So we build off it and learn from it. Learn from your mistakes and just get better every day.”
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VIU Mariners player Ashley Van Acken goes for a kill during a match against the Capilano Blues last month at the Vancouver Island University gym. Provincials start today (Feb. 26) in Victoria.
“We’ve balanced our attack out from every position and just started to believe,” Hyde said. The Mariners lost just two matches in second semester, and won matches against those opponents, too. “This is exactly what we wanted,” said the coach. “We have the matchups we wanted, we’re on the other
side of [the draw from the host Camosun Chargers], everything has lined up like we needed it to and wanted it to and now it’s just a matter of executing.” If the M’s win their first two matches, they secure a berth in nationals, a place in the PacWest final and a chance at a championship. “Any team in this league is beatable,” Van Acken
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said. “And with everything that we’ve come through, we’re a really strong team now.” GAME ON … The Mariners women play the Douglas Royals today at 1 p.m. at Victoria’s Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence. VIU’s men’s volleyball team, also a No. 3 seed, faces Capilano today at 3 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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“The calibre will be very high, because everyone’s gone through playdowns to get into provincials,” Obee said. “I think there will be quite exciting games.” Admission is free. Opening ceremonies are Tuesday at 1 p.m., followed by the first draw at 2 p.m.
The B.C. Hockey League announced that Nanaimo Clippers goalie Guillaume Decelles is one of three finalists for league MVP. Decelles leads the league in wins (34) and is second in save percentage (.927) and third in goalsagainst average (2.55). Clippers coach Mike Vandekamp is a finalist for BCHL Coach of the Year. His team is 37-160-3 with two games remaining. The Clippers’ final home game of the regular season is Friday (Feb. 27), when the Victoria Grizzlies visit Frank Crane Arena for a 7 p.m. start. The playoffs start Tuesday at Frank Crane Arena against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs or Powell River Kings.
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B.C. CHAMPIONSHIPS to be held at Nanaimo Curling Centre.
The Nanaimo Curling Centre is accustomed to hosting big bonspiels. But provincial championships are something that don’t come along every year. The local club is hosting Curl B.C.’s masters championships beginning Tuesday (March 3). Eight men’s teams and eight women’s teams from across the province will gather to play a four-day round robin, then two days of playoff draws. Marg Obee and Bob Franklin are the event’s co-chairs, and Obee said the organizing committee is getting close to crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s in preparation. “We’re looking forward to showing off our community of Nanaimo to all the masters that are coming here,” she said. There will be one local rink to cheer for, as Nanaimo’s Zorka Smith and Eilene Mitton are teaming with Port Alberni skip Lorraine Jeffries and Trudy Beskau.
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The curling spotlight has been Barber, second Ann Mack and on the women in recent days. lead Sharon Wright. Runners-up There have been plenty of enterwere an Esquimalt entry skipped taining games to be seen, both on by Ethel Vincent. television and on the ice locally… It was also a visiting team that Last Sunday afternoon, the placed first in the bonspiel’s C Scott Tournament of Hearts event, as that honour went to the wrapped up in Moose Jaw, SasSheila Percival foursome from katchewan. Emerging as national Duncan. In second place was champion for the fifth time in her Nanaimo skip Kelly Meikle and career was skip Jennifer Jones, her teammates Anthea Simick, whose Manitoba team edged Judy Jones and Mary-Lou Haines. Alberta’s Val Sweeting Local teams swept 6-5 in the final. all four top spots in thorpe On the local scene, D event. In first place report recent curling action was the team consistIan Thorpe also featured women’s ing of Patty Pedersen, Columnist competition in the Sandy Ostle, Kelly form of the annual Mayer and Heather Nanaimo Senior Ladies’ Chase. Runners-up (50-plus) Bonspiel. A were skip Sheila total of 24 teams took Southin and her crew part, with a third of the of Sharon Stonehouse, field coming from out Gertie Pick, Gail Campof town. This year’s bell and Elaine Toole. theme was ‘A Night at Next week (March the Movies’ and the curlers had 3-8), one of the major events great fun with costumes and skits of the local curling season will at the bonspiel banquet. There take place at the Nanaimo Curlwas also plenty of excellent curling Centre. The facility on Wall ing on the ice and my thanks to Street is hosting the Provincial bonspiel organizer Agnes Geiger Masters (60-plus) Curling Chamfor passing along results. pionships, sponsored by Berwick In the A event, the Natalka Retirement Communities. SpecStrilesky foursome from Parkstators are welcome, and there ville claimed top honours. In is no charge for admission. For second place was Nanaimo skip more information, contact the Marg Obee and her teammates Nanaimo Curling Club at 250-753Karen Hungar, Moira Ryan, Shir3474. ley Sloan and Moyra Graham. Whatever your sport, a Earning first place in the B reminder in closing to play your event was Nanaimo skip Joanne hardest, play fair and show good Phillips together with third Susan sportsmanship.
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We are planning a peaceful rally March 2nd, 2015 on the steps of the Legislature in Victoria. This is your opportunity to make it clear to elected officials you are not supportive of the recently announced changes to Wildlife Allocations. If you want to bring a sign that represents you and your family please do so, but do not bring partisan or politically charged signs. Signs such as, “Resident Hunters First”, “BC Families First”, “BC Wildlife belongs to British Columbians” and “Hunting for Health” are appropriate. Dress as you would if you were going to work. It’s an important message: Hunters come from all walks of life. Why are we taking this action? On December 14, 2014 government gave foreign hunters, who are represented by guide-outfitters, 20-40% of allocated wildlife. This decision is unprecedented in North America and is not good for British Columbians, resident hunters or wildlife. In most jurisdictions in North America, foreign hunters are allocated 5-10% of harvestable wildlife which means fewer opportunities for resident hunters. Justification for this policy appears to be centered around subsidizing the Guide Outfitting industry in British Columbia at the expense of British Columbians. In the last 10 years, the number of resident hunters in BC has grown from 84,000 to 102,000 – an increase of roughly 20%. During the same time, the number of foreign hunters has dropped 30%, from 6,500 to 4,500. There are currently about 230 Guide / Outfitters in British Columbia. At a time where the number of resident hunters is increasing while the number of foreign hunters are decreasing, why would government decide to allocate more wildlife to foreigners?
Resident hunters contribute more than $230 million annually to the British Columbia economy. Resident hunters donate more than 300,000 hours of their time toward conservation projects. Government collects more than $9 million per year in the form of license fees and habitat surcharges for conservation from resident hunters. These numbers are extremely important to wildlife and the economy. Government has decided to subsidize a small group of business people against the will of voters and taxpayers. This policy must be revisited and changed. WE ARE CALLING ALL RESIDENTS TO ATTEND – THIS POLICY CHANGE STANDS TO AFFECT YOU Wildlife is a public resource which is being privatized. We have had great support from non-hunting British Columbians in this battle. Policies such as this could soon affect anglers, hikers, photography enthusiasts, berry pickers, beachcombers and parks users. It’s time for BC residents to stand up and make their voices heard. Please join us March 2 on the steps of the BC Legislature in Victoria. SPONSORS: Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club Nanaimo & District Fish & Game Victoria Fish & Game Protective Association Alberni Fish & Game Kamloops & District Fish & Game Association Campbell River Fish & Wildlife Association Parksville-Qualicum Fish & Game Association Valley Fish & Game
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