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Developers withdraw request for parkland I HILTON HOTEL backers no longer need to lease Georgia Park. BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Second senior manager resigns from Lantzville BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM THE NEWS BULLETIN

A second senior manager has resigned from the District of Lantzville. Lantzville’s director of finance Jedha Holmes handed in her resignation last Monday after more than six years with the district. She is the second senior manager to quit in less than a month, following chief administrative officer Twyla Graff. The decision also comes at a time when councillors are hiring consultants to help establish a code of conduct and investigate a memo writ-

ten by five senior managers about concerns of decorum and tone at council meetings. Holmes is set to leave May 15, and while no councillors could tell the News Bulletin why she quit, they shared their reactions and opinions on the resignation and next steps. Coun. Graham Savage said when two senior management positions resign out of a team of five, “it’s got to be seen as pretty serious,” and added that the district has to get into the mode of hiring. Coun. Rod Negrave called the resignation unfortunate but not unexpected with the staff memo laying things out

very well. He hopes there won’t be any more resignations and said there needs to be a better way for council to relate to senior staff. “We have policies in place now and standards of conduct. If people choose not to follow them and there’s no way to enforce them, it’s difficult to see how doing anything else is going to help until people make that fundamental decision to change. “Maybe a facilitator will help,” said Negrave, about council’s recent decision to hire consultants. “We have to give it a good try at this point.” See ‘TURNOVER’ /4

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Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation was able to balance its budget despite ending the fiscal year in the red. The corporation, which helps foster the economy in Nanaimo, held its annual general meeting Thursday and according to Mike Bonkowski, with auditors MNP, the corporation finished the year with revenue at approximately $1.67 million and expenses a t a p p ro x i m a t e l y $1.83 million. Having expenses higher than revenue was anticipated by the corporation’s board. The plan was to utilize a $302,858 surplus from previous years, leaving $140,460 in reserve. “About three years ago ... we had a surplus because of the lack of a CEO in place. Instead of doing what some organizations would do, which is try and shovel money off

the back of the truck before year end, the board made, I think, a really wise decision, which is to retain that surplus in reserve,” said Sasha Angus, the corporation’s CEO. “We’ve deployed it slowly over the past couple of years. This year we don’t see a need to dig into it, so we’re running a balanced budget.” Highlights from 2014 include the medicinal marijuana company Tilray setting up shop in Nanaimo, something Angus said was due to a partnership with the City of Nanaimo and others. “Tilray has been a fantastic addition to our local economy, so they’ve got 167 jobs right now, which puts them already in the Top 10 of private sector employers,” said Angus. “With [its] expansion, about $65 million capital investment, [it] will be the No. 1 employer in the region.” As for things he hopes can be accom-

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OPEN HOUSE gave residents a chance to provide ideas. BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN

More cultural experiences and a cultural centre are amongst ideas for a business plan being developed for Newcastle Island. The City of Nanaimo, Snuneymuxw First Nation and B.C. Parks signed an agreement in 2013, providing terms of reference. Snuneymuxw hosted an open house Saturday at Maffeo Sutton Park to present the vision thus far and gather input and ideas for the island. One of the proposed sites for the centre was an

area at Maffeo Sutton. “The portion of land at the corner of Comox and Cliff streets is designated First Nations land ... it is zoned for a multiple of uses and that’s one of the opportunity areas that they’re looking at in conjunction with this plan,” said Kirsty MacDonald, City of Nanaimo parks and open space planner. Transportation was also mentioned and some attendees had issues with the $9 fare for the ferry that shuttles to and from Newcastle. Trish Malfair, Newcastle Island coordinator for Snuneymuxw, said it could be something examined. “Like many things, there’s always got to be re-visitation to what an effective actual rate would be,” said Malfair.

The cultural experiences were something Malfair would like to see developed. “As a coordinator, I’d like to see, as we’ve been visiting in the plan, a lot more experiential activities for the people. People want to do paddleboarding and all these kinds of things,” said Malfair. “Things that can help people become aware of the First Nation culture.” A timeline has not been set for when the business plan will be released, according to Rhonda Eager of David Nairne and Associates, the consulting firm facilitating the plan. “We are looking at finishing up the draft over the next two or three months. I’m not sure about the publishing date, though,” said Eager.

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It’s important that the community knows council takes illegal garbage dumping seriously, says a Nanaimo city councillor leading the charge for policy and education to limit littering. Nanaimo Coun. Diane Brennan won unanimous support from political colleagues last week to get a staff report on enforcement issues tied to illegal dumping, as well as policies and education to help clean up the problem within city limits. According to city manager Ted Swabey, the challenge has been that garbage is generally dumped on private property where it becomes a trespass issue. The city also can’t get to it and it’s not usu-

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Society seeks ideas to help spruce up rural areas

Food festival axed from Earth Day due to early spring

If rural residents have ideas to dress up their communities then the Vancouver Island and Coast Conservation Society wants to hear them. The society is spearheading the Heritage and Beautification Project, an initiative to create enjoyable spaces in neighbourhoods spanning Cedar, Cassidy, South Wellington and Yellowpoint. A series of public meetings will be held this spring to ask residents what areas they want to beautify with planters, artwork and benches and their ideas for future projects and improvements that could mark Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017. Ideas could include a time capsule to a museum. “Who knows what folks come forward with,” says Laurie Gourlay, president of the Vancouver Island and Coast Conservation Society. “It’s a rural community with a long history and we want to recognize both [heritage and beautification] and provide places that people can enjoy and remember all that’s been given to us,” said Gourlay, who considers it a community initiative. The series kicks off with a public meeting at the Cedar Heritage Centre, 7 p.m. tomorrow (April 22). People are invited to give input on where planters, benches and artwork should be installed and important places they’d like to see remembered and enjoyed. Free, young Garry Oaks will also be available this week. Other meetings on May 27 and June 24 will focus on different topics, including ways to mark Canada’s 150th birthday. For more information, please visit www.viccs. vcn.bc.ca.

By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

dave Lawrence, left, of That 50s barber Shop, is hosting beard-o-rama, a chance for men with beards, or moustaches, to compete to show off their facial hair. Lawrence, is joined by Joe Egan, barbershop patron. KARL YU The News BULLeTiN

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Beardos, regardless of whether beards are trimmed or wookie-like, can compete in a facial hair contest organized by a Nanaimo barber this weekend. The 2015 Nanaimo BeardO-Rama is set to take place 8 p.m. Saturday (April 25) at The Oxy Pub, and according to host Dave Lawrence, owner of That 50s Barber Shop, the event is unique to the area. “We looked around to see if there’s a beard contest

in Nanaimo and there isn’t. There isn’t one in Victoria, there isn’t one in Vancouver. The nearest one’s in Portland (Ore.), so we thought it’d be kind of cool, so we put it out on our Facebook page and the response was huge,” said Lawrence. While signups have been brisk, Lawrence could use more contestants and people with beards needn’t be the only ones entering. Along with beards, there are categories for moustachioed men, too. Lawrence said there are many different beard and moustache styles and BeardO-Rama will be adjudicated. There will be people’s choice awards too. “We’ll have three judges who will have rulers, measur-

ing the length of them and we’re going to come up with the definitive definitions of what those categories are and the judge will be basing it all on that,” said Lawrence. Many businesses have donated prizes for the event, including Lawrence, who will be offering free beard trims for a year and gift certificates. “Beards are very popular. The beard contest in Portland is huge, it’s known worldwide, so if this is one more event that will put Nanaimo on the map, that’s great,” said Lawrence. For more information, including how to enter, please go to www.that50sbarbershop.com. Entry fee is $20; show tickets are $10. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Reservoir design wins award for excellence in engineering Nanaimo’s $11.2-million reservoir and energy-recovery facility has taken a No.1 spot in this year’s Awards for Engineering Excellence. The reservoir on Nanaimo Lakes Road has captured an engineering excellence award in the energy and industry category of the 26th annual Awards for Engineering Excellence. The award, presented

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Let’s resolve to save Earth

Many of us make new year’s resolutions every Jan. 1 and by now, most of them are broken and forgotten. So why not start anew, this week, with Earth Day resolutions? This Wednesday (April 22) is Earth Day, and as there aren’t really any mainstream traditions that comprise the celebrations, we are free to decide how to mark the occasion. We might get a few million years on this planet, if we’re careful, and each of us gets to live here for 81.25 of those years. It doesn’t seem too much to ask, for us to keep it clean and tidy while we’re here, and wouldn’t it be a good and worthy thing to do to leave it better off than when we arrived? It does seem a daunting task some days, the sort of days when we make messes like this month’s English Bay oil spill, have to scrub ducks with dish soap and recognize that there was a failing somewhere along the way. Are future generations going to see the Strait of Georgia the way we imagine it to be, pristine, wild, beautiful? Or will it be another polluted waterway, like too many around the world, that have become outfalls of human waste and selfishness, where we wouldn’t dream of even dipping our toes. Every day we do see instances of people doing their part to make their environment a better place. For instance, Ontario and Quebec are announcing a new carbon-credit partnership. Carbon credits aren’t a perfect solution, but they have merit, and maybe we can think along those lines as individuals. If we’re not going to stop making single-occupancy commutes in our SUVs, then maybe we can earn a credit some other way, by cleaning a stream or planting a tree or improving our recycling efforts. It is our choice to save the world or not, but there is some responsibility, we think, to leave it in good enough condition so that future generations will have that choice, too. 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.

Losing just means dreams are delayed Who ever said big, strong, So Mike Vandekamp, coach of tough, playoff-bearded hockey the Clippers, had a different sort players don’t have tear ducts? of discussion with his players The season is over, and if in the locker room late Friday there is any crying, it’s because night. it all mattered so much to the “The thing I said to the guys Nanaimo Clippers – the whole after the game is just not to be year of hockey, and these playafraid to put their hearts out on offs, and the chance at a chamthe line again in the future,” he pionship and coming said. so close. The Clippers didn’t COLOUR The Clippers were make it one goal away COMMENTARY from getting beaten 3-2 by the Pentto Game Greg Sakaki icton Vees in Game 7 in the finals without sports editor 6 of the B.C. Hockey giving it everything League finals on Friday they’ve got, their night at Frank Crane best effort, their highArena and if the Clipest level of hockey. pers were going to Blood, sweat and lose, then it happened tears, literally. the right way. They So it was heartmanaged a frantic breaking, the coach game-tying goal in the said, for them to lose. third period, and then another They’d worked so hard and in the dying minutes, before wanted to win so badly. They finally, in overtime, they ran out couldn’t even bear to stand on of chances to tie the game and their blueline and watch the were defeated. trophy-presentation ceremony. Usually after a loss, coaches The Clippers are the secondand players talk about how the best junior A hockey team in team didn’t play a full 60 minB.C., and somehow, finding that utes, or didn’t stick to its sysout hurt worse than if they had tem, or didn’t get the bounces. missed the playoffs altogether But there’s something different or gotten upset in the first about losing a playoff eliminaround. tion game. When there aren’t “At the end of something like any more periods of hockey to this you can have tears of sorplay, then the X’s and O’s don’t row or tears of celebration,” the matter as much. coach said. “But a large number

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of people in life never have either because they’re afraid to try.” And so when we sportswriters comment that such-and-such a team competed bravely, it’s almost always true. Courage comes in many forms, and losing at sports isn’t just losing at sports, because these are the goals and dreams of young people and goals and dreams are just what the world needs more of. Achieving goals and realizing dreams matters in a way that can’t be measured on a sports scoreboard. For this group of Nanaimo Clippers, hockey will continue to be their passion, for now. Some of them will report back to the team at the end of the summer, some will go on to college, maybe one will make it to the NHL one day. Some will never again come this close to winning a championship. But all of them, in some way, will have a chance to put their hearts on the line in some aspect of life, and they might get hurt, or they might get everything they ever wanted. I think they will play with heart again, whatever the game, and I think they will try again. Because never trying, well, that would be a crying shame.

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Re-opening school only benefits Cedar To the Editor,

Re: Trustees recommend re-opening Cedar as secondary school, April 14. The school board is sending the district right back into an inefficient, very expensive, deficit-causing model that will only hurt district-wide education. In a very short period of time, it has reversed the decision to consolidate elementary schools in Cedar; stopped all work on the conversion of the new Cedar elementary school; and decided to bus their children out of catchment, even though no other stu-

dent in the district gets this service. No mention of enrichment programs that have also been put on a backburner and will likely never see the light of day again. No mention of the horrid conditions of the Hammond Bay gym that was slated to be rebuilt. No mention of the entire surplus garnered over the past few years, through property sales that would have contributed to the creation of a brand-new secondary school. Yes, they are doing what they said they would do.

But these things only benefit their own small, sparsley populated community.

Bill Bard Nanaimo

To the Editor,

Re: Trustees recommend re-opening Cedar as secondary school, April 14. The new school board, the majority of which was voted in on a platform of ‘Save Cedar Schools,’ has decided to not convert Cedar Secondary School. Big surprise. For the chairman of the board to state that the decision to reopen the school was not

predetermined is a joke. People of Nanaimo, you have only yourselves to blame, as many of you did not turn out to vote. The people of Cedar came out in droves, and voted for a special-interest platform of trustees, who now have the majority vote on the board. Next time, people, get out and vote so that everyone is represented fairly, and the rest of the community doesn’t have to pay the price for a decision that benefits only a small minority of the population.

Lee Robichaud Lantzville

All parties deserve share of coverage Lack of belief To the Editor,

Our local press generally keeps an equal playing field for all parties. Perhaps needing a nudge now and again, but that’s about all. The election date has yet to be set, but party leaders have already come calling. Tom Mulcair has been and gone, and last weekend Elizabeth May held two town hall meetings. The word of mouth is that these events were well attended, 150 at Eagles Hall in Ladysmith, and 250 on hand at Oliver Woods Community Centre in Nanaimo, both capacity audiences. But only those who were present learned what Elizabeth May

and our local Green Party candidate, Paul Manly, had to say. To my knowledge, there hasn’t been even a mention in either paper that Elizabeth May was in Nanaimo, let alone an account of what she said. Only consistently getting out more information will help to change voter turnout in Canada. So that’s the nudge. In the interests of democracy, whenever a party holds a town hall meeting here in our Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding, what is said needs to be reported and commented on in our local press. Edwin Turner Nanaimo

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Ferry route has been wrong all along To the Editor,

Re: B.C. Ferries needs to correct course, Letters, March 31. I was surprised to read this letter to the editor. The route from the mainland to Gabriola Island was a route chosen initially. But, the local island residents did not want this connection from the south end of Gabriola across the island to a bridge at or near Dodds Narrows connecting across Cedar to the Island Highway.

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Re: MP represents own interests, Editorial, April 2. Your editorial is critical of Dr. James Lunney’s belief in God and not evolution. You state that this “extreme” view is an embarrassment to all major political parties. There are many millions of people throughout the world who believe in God. Evolution in schools teaches the student there is no God. They therefore do not fear God, or the police, or the courts, or their parents. Sow a wind, reap a whirlwind.

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for

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Production aims to provide positive vibes William Inge’s Bus Stop nominated for multiple Tony Awards in 1956 BY NICHOLAS PESCOD THE NEWS BULLETIN

When a snowstorm forces eight complete strangers to spend the night at a diner, more than just eating occurs. That is the basis of the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s upcoming production of the Bus Stop, a drama with a romantic storyline. Bus Stop director Ron McAfee said there is no shortage of interesting dialogue. “It’s not a play with a lot of action in it,” McAfee said. “It is more about the interaction between the various characters. I guess you would call it a character study.” Bus Stop focuses on Cherie, a young woman who has left her home in hopes of becoming a nightclub singer, and Bo Decker, a young cowboy who dreams of marrying Cherie, despite her apparent lack of interest. McAfee said that as a director the challenge with a production such as the Bus Stop is ensuring that the characters are interesting and that the dialogue keeps people hooked. “The challenges in this are to show all of the differences between the various people and yet show the commonality that draws them all together,” McAfee said. “It is a play that you have

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Carl, played by Kelly Kijek, left, looks at Grace Hoylard, played by Kristin Forester, as she pours him a drink in the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s production of William Inge’s Bus Stop. The production runs at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., throughout April and May.

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really got to make the characters stand out and be interesting to the audience because as I say there isn’t a lot of actual action going on the stage.” Bus Stop made its theatrical premiere in 1955 at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway. The production, which ran for more than 400 performances on Broadway, was written by playwright William Inge and was nominated for four Tony Awards in 1956. McAfee said he hopes people walk away from the production with a positive vibes. “I hope they walk away feeling that there is hope for everybody in some respect,” McAfee said. “Some of the affairs that happen or begin to happen throughout the course of the play are happier than others.” Bus Stop runs from April 22-26, April 29-30, May 1-3 and May 6-9 at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. Show times vary. Tickets prices are $18 and can be purchased online at the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s website. For more information, including a full cast lineup and show times, please visit www.nanaimotheatregroup.com.

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Snoring is the sound produced by vibration NICOLE CAOUETTE of soft tissue in the upper airway due to restricted air movement. Snoring can be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or, at the very least, contribute to sleep deprivation. With OSA, repetitive blockage of the airway occurs resulting in decreased oxygenation of the blood. This disorder can be linked to many significant health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and depression. The easiest way to tell if snoring is a sign of OSA is to have a sleep test done. Provincial Sleep Group offers a no charge sleep test which you can perform yourself in the comfort of your own home. We also provide effective treatment and support for a variety of Sleep disordered breathing conditions. Contact us if you would like a sleep study and assessment performed or for more information.

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The Canadian Cancer Society is DR. PAUL GENEAU asking us to wear a daffodil in April to elevate awareness of cancer and to help raise funds, to move us one step closer to preventing cancer, detecting it earlier, improving treatments, and helping Canadians live longer, healthier lives. Cancer can affect almost any part of the body. There are a number of types of tumors that may be found in the eyes, as a primary site, or metastasized from elsewhere. In the early stages there may be no symptoms, so it is important to have regular routine eye exams to detect disease and treat it as early as possible.

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Allergy symptoms can be dramatically reduced DR. BRANDI HONAIZER or even eliminated using natural therapies. First, it’s important to minimize exposure outside and in the home. Limit time outside to mornings or cool, non-breezy days and wear sunglasses to protect the eyes from pollen. Shower and wash your hair after being outside for extended periods of time and keep your windows closed. Limit carpeting/curtains and vacuum and wetmop frequently. Consider a cool-mist humidifier if you suffer from congestion or a dehumidifier if you have lots of carpeting in the home (dust mites love humid environments). Daily nasal lavage with a saline solution can remove irritants and reduce secretions. The immune system is working overtime during allergy season so it can be helpful to supplement with additional vitamin A, C, E and zinc. Identifying and eliminating food sensitivities can greatly improve health and reduce allergy symptoms. Other treatment considerations include: quercitin, nettles, bromelain and homeopathic remedies. Most naturopathic treatments are covered by extended medical plans.

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Both Registered Education Savings Plans GARETH SLOCOMBE, CA, CIRP (RESP) and Tax Free Savings Accounts are not exempt assets and they will be disposed of by the bankruptcy trustee for the general benefit of your creditors. Also, even though the funds in the RESP were intended to be used to pay for the education of your child, he or she does not have any legal entitlement to this investment. It is your money until it is used to pay for the education for your child. Effective July 7, 2008, all Registered Retirement Savings Plans ( RRSP ) became exempt from seizure. While you must still declare RRSPs as being your asset in a bankruptcy, you will now be able to keep these investments. The only portion that will go to creditors will be amounts contributed to the RRSP during the one year period immediately prior to the date of bankruptcy. Previous to this legislation being passed, only certain life insured RRSPs had been exempt from seizure.

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The Family Law Act (FLA) deals with the issue of relocating with your children. If you and your ex have an order that gives each of you parenting time, you are required by the FLA to provide her with 60 days notice of your intention to move, including the proposed date and location. If she does not object within 30 days, you can just go. If she does object, you may need to have a trial. If you have most of the parenting time, you will need to prove to the court that your relocation is made in good faith, and that you have made reasonable and workable arrangements to ensure that your children maintain a relationship with their mom. This usually requires you to come up with proposals for extra visits during holidays and summer, and can sometimes include you covering the cost of flights. If you are sharing parenting time equally, you will also need to prove that the move is in the best interest of your children. Relocation can be a complex area, and it is always best to get personalized legal advice for your situation.

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Sometimes my hearing aids cut in and out, especially during warm or humid weather. How can I remedy this?

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What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy?

Hearing aid components can be susceptible to moisture in the ear or from the atmosphere and can respond by functioning intermittently. Hearing aids exposed to these environments should be stored nightly in a tightly sealed jar filled with a dessicant to keep the working parts dry. Hearing aid dispensaries have these drying kits for sale. In addition, electric dryers with ultraviolet lights are available for purchase when significant moisture problems are not alleviated by the simple drying kits. Call me today if you have any questions on how to properly maintain your hearing aids.

One of the most troublesome complications of Diabetes strikes the feet first. Elevated blood DR. KATIA LANGTON sugar damages small blood vessels in the feet which causes damage to sensory nerves. As these nerves are dying; symptoms include throbbing, numbness, tingling or burning in the feet, the sensation of bugs crawling on your skin, and sharp, shooting pain down the legs. As we lose sensation in the feet, we lose the ability to know when our tissues are being injured. Imagine a rock in your shoe and not being able to feel it, or walking for a long time without the messages back to your brain warning you when you need to rest, get off your feet or change your footwear. Sensory neuropathy (nerves dying) destroys our ability to protect our feet from injury. The best defence against tissue damage common in peripheral neuropathy is to prevent injury in the first place. This can be done through preventative foot checks, callus removal, protective footwear and orthotics specifically for the Neuropathic foot. All people with Diabetes should have a foot screening exam at least every 12 months. Call us today. Coverage under NIHB, DVA, Social Services and direct billing to extended benefits.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Local cinema group showcasing short films There will be no shortage of local films to take in this weekend. On Saturday (April 25) Hub City Cinema will be hosting the Hub City Cinema Showcase at the Malaspina Theatre. Showcase organizer and director Raymond Knight said the event only features short films from Vancouver

Island based filmmakers. “The short film festival [Vancouver Island Short Film Festival] is not just local films and so we wanted to showcase all local films,” Knight said. Among the films that will be shown during Saturday’s showcase, include My Last Case and The Way the Cookie

Crumbles and Gone, Playtime’s Over and Sorry Grandma, Siblings’ Sorrow, Feeding Time, The Cookie Case and Alive. The Hub City Cinema Showcase takes place on Saturday at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, please visit http://on.fb. me/1bcigQu.

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Beginning next week. Poets will read and speak. All throughout the Harbour City. As part of a festival inspired by regional identity. When the Cascadia Poetry Festival kicks off in Nanaimo on April 30, hundreds poets from the Pacific Northwest and beyond will be belting out all types of verses and rhymes. “There are a lot of poetry festivals, but there are not a lot of festivals that are really dedicated to a more experimental side of poetry,” said festival organizer and founder, Paul Nelson. In addition to various kinds of poetry readings, the fourday festival will feature plenty of workshops and afterhours events. “In the evening there are headline readings with some of the most brilliant poets in the bio-

region,” Nelson said. Among the poets who will be at the festival include Naomi Beth Wakan, Barry McKinnon, George Stanley, Sharon Thesen, Christine Lowther, Christine Leclerc and Renée Sarojini Saklikar. The Cascadia Poetry Festival, which was created in 2012, has been held twice before in Seattle. This year’s festival marks the first time it has taken place outside of the United States. “We wanted to do it in Canada,” Nelson said. “We just don’t want this to be a U.S. centric thing.” Originally, Nelson considered having this year’s festival in Victoria, but was told Nanaimo would be an excellent choice. “The Victoria people said no they don’t want to take this on, but said the people in Naniamo would,” Nelson said. Nelson, who has

been to Naniamo before, said that Nanaimo has a strong poetry community and is an ideal place to host the festival. “Nanaimo has a lot of amenities and a good sense of community,” he said. Nelson hopes that those who attend the festival return to the Harbour City. “We want people to come back to this part of the world [Nanaimo] because of the festival.”

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Rossetto, Siro Libero April 26, 1928 ~ April 14, 2015

Born in Cavaso Del Tomba, Italy. It is with sad hearts to announce the passing of Siro. He is survived by his loving wife Cecilia of 60 years, two sons Al (Ishoon), Rick, sister Maria Calzavara and nephew Roberto in Italy, brother Armando (Yoka), nephew Roberto, great nephews Nico, Tony, Dario, niece Liana, great nephew Brayden, great niece Sierra as well as many friends. Siro immigrated to Canada in 1948 and made his home in Nanaimo. He was a carpenter by trade and superintendent for G.A. McIntosh Construction. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Parish, 301 Machleary Street, Nanaimo, BC. A Celebration of Siroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will follow at the Cavallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Road. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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LOST AND FOUND

William Francis

March 5, 1938 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 13, 2015

ill passed away peacefully in Nanaimo after a lengthy struggle with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Predeceased by his first wife Valerie, sister Christina Kelly and brother Tony (Sue). Bill is survived by his loving wife Johanna (Corry), son Wm. Bradley, daughter Teresa Ballantyne (Jack), brother Rod (Pat), sister Frances Taylor and grandchildren Jeff (Alicia), Adam (Julia) and Tasha (Drew). Bill was born in Mission BC. He began his career as a chartered accountant before moving into the logging industry where he spent most of his working life. He was an avid outdoorsman and an accomplished marksman, often representing Canada in international competition worldwide. Family and close friends are invited to attend a gathering at Bill and Corryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home at 6480 Doumont Road, Nanaimo BC from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday April 26, 2015 to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease Association, Suite 600-890 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC., V6C 1J9 First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CASH IN now. Breathalyzers now available in vending. Locations available! Immediate cash flow, secured investment, $7,995. Call for information and sample. 1-844-244-8363; info@selfbreathalyzer.ca HIP OR knee replacement? COPD or arthritic conditions? The disability tax credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg) apply today! Call 1-844453-5372.

33333333333 3 3 3 3 3 BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 3 Paige Danczak 21 3 APRIL 3 Loreen Patterson 25 3 Kenadee Jeffs APRIL 3 Angela Haggith APRIL 22 3 Madeline Seper Isabelle Vandersluis 3 23 Angela Haggith 3 APRIL 3 Leon Wright APRIL 26 Willden 3 Vincent 3 Bob Pollitt Gabby Foglietta Rosemarie Polling Hayes 3 Doris 3 APRIL 27 APRIL 24 3 LilyRose Ramsey Sten Lundgren 3 3 3 3 3 3 ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK 3 3 3 3 APRIL 21 - Sam & Treva Vass 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LAST WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINNER: Kimberly Brown 3 3 3 NO CHARGE. CALL THE BIRTHDAY LINE AT: 3 3 3 250-753-3707 3 3 BEFORE 4 P.M. THURSDAY! 3 3 (FOR NEXT WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY) 3 33333333333

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HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

HELP WANTED Burger King: at 1150 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo & 2751 Cliffe Ave Courtenay, BC, needs P/T & F/T cashiers for early morning, evening & late night shifts. Apply in person between 11 am - 7 pm or email:bknanaimojobs@yahoo.ca.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Ladysmith location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â&#x20AC;˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â&#x20AC;˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own transportation â&#x153;ąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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Notice is hereby given to the following tenants with overdue rent of storage lockers holding miscellaneous items, at North Nanaimo Rentals/Shar-Kare Feeds of 4770 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H3 250-7580212, as of March 1, 2015. Paul Dooley-locker 57 Bruce & Janet Vaughn-locker 8 Daniel Fredrichs-locker 30 Ken Shepherd-locker 3 Shawn Krause-locker 6 Joshua Sandwald-locker 100 Ryan Descoteau-locker 51 Wylie Mitchell-locker 10 Jack Lotoski-locker 25 Don West-locker 37 The contents of these lockers will be sold by auction and the money generated will be applied towards past due rent, unless full past due payments are received by April 23, 2015 as per the warehouse liens act. HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take CARE of it. VIIC is a dynamic and expanding Insurance Brokerage with 15 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have an immediate opening for an

Auto Insurance Specialist Qualifications: Preferably a level 1 with one year experience with autoplan sales and service. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Full time (37.5), hours and days to be determined. Please forward resume and cover letter to Jennifer Lowrey, Nanaimo Branch Manager jlowrey@viic.ca Closing date May 1st, 2015 at Â 6 pm VIIC thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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www.nanaimobulletin.com Tue, Apr 21, 2015, Nanaimo News Bulletin HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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MARINE ENGINEERING Officers required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay, BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND14J008698-000051, Selection Process# 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application online: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -eng.htm Le ministĂ¨re de la DĂŠfense nationale recherche des agents de la mĂŠcanique navale pour combler divers postes civils Ă Victoria et Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Nous acceptons uniquement les candidatures posĂŠes en ligne au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numĂŠro de rĂŠfĂŠrence DND14J-008698-000051, numĂŠro du processus de sĂŠlection 14-DND-EA-ESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliaire des forces armĂŠes canadiennes. Les postulants doivent remplir le formulaire de demande et possĂŠder toutes les qualifications essentielles ĂŠnumĂŠrĂŠes. http://jobsemplois.gc.ca/index-fra.htm

CERTIFIED HEAVY duty mechanic. Union wages. Flexible hours. Full time position in Port McNeill. Email resumes to: lasota6@telus.net

MASSAGE EXCELLENT Touch. Richard (Downtown). Call (250)668-3714.

FREE- 2 older Lazy-boy recliner chairs, 1 brown, 1 green+ a bed Chesterfield. Call (250)758-1013.

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: 2 bdrm apartment, with harbour view N/P. refs. 250-729-1997.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

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

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Award winning Gallery Row Heritage Buildings. Busy street frontage, high visibility. Retail spaces avail.; 300sqft, $880/mo. AND 608sqft, $1530/mo. (250)754-5174

MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today: 1.800.466.1535 or online: www.canscribe.com or email: info@canscribe.com.

HELP WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. Call (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Gutter cleaning Wash vinyl siding De-mossing roofs Pressure washing Windows

Brad 250-619-0999

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GARDENING REGULAR TUESDAY organic waste pick-up. Call (250)6689563. www.wolvergreen.com

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PRADA PURSE, black, great condition used twice, $99. Call (250)758-7096.

FREE QUOTES: Same Day Rubbish, Yard Waste, Recycling, Donating. All hauling. 250-668-6851. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159.

We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle. The North Island Gazette is a member of Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Send your resume and references to: Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor Publisher, North Island Gazette c/o Campbell River Mirror 104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9 Or e-mail: publisher@northislandgazette.com

WHITE GE electric/convection range, $49. 50â&#x20AC;? Hitachi TV, $50. Call (250)756-2239.

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928. HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

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

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Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Painting, Roofing & Finish Carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Insured

Richard 250-729-7809

LANDSCAPING

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RAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Clean-up & Garden Serv. Fencing/ Gutter Cleaning Hedge Trim/landscaping Home Maintenance Power washing Tree pruning Lawn cutting/Yard renos Blackberry removal Ray Vandenberg

www.rayscleanupandgarden.com

250-667-7777

GARAGE SALES FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI

Garage & Plant Sale Saturday, April 25 8:30 am. - 12:00 noon 1724 Bowen Road.

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LADYSMITH: $1226/mo. 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd, Ocean & Harbour Views, 2 Bdrm suite 250-246-5688. LADYSMITH- VERY close to downtown. Quiet, 1180sq ft, 2 bath, D/W, nice electric F/P, W/D, fenced, 2 animals allowed, town utilities included. N/S only, $850/mo. Avail May 1. Call Catrina 250-245-5318. NANAIMO: TOP flr 2 bdrm Apt. Clean and quiet building. Avail. Apr 1. Central location, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. NS/NP. Refs. $795/mo. Call Mark/Don 250-753-8633.

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES HAREWOOD- 2 bdrm sxs duplex, quiet tenants, F/S, W/D, microwave. $850 inclds hydro and utils. NP/NS. Avail now. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)753-1657.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION NEAR VIU- $550. for 2 rooms, bathroom + internet, cable. Share kitchen/laundry. Prefer quiet, working person or student. N/S. Avail now. 250-7530777. Central Nanaimo.

SUITES, LOWER 1-BDRM. PRIVATE level entry inclds utilities, parking, N/S, N/P, no drugs, References reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail now. Damage dep. $750./mo. Call (250)753-8081. UNIVERSITY AREA- large 1bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Near bus, shopping, schools, sep entry. $800 hydro incl. NP/NS. 250-585-6273 / 797-2671.

SUITES, UPPER CLOSE TO Town- ocean view, 1 bdrm, $650. Includes cable. Call (250)618-6800, (250)619-0416. DOWNTOWN: RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D 3bdrm, fenced yrd $1250. Utils, & laundry incld (250)247-8498.

WANTED TO RENT FOR ACTIVE male senior requires 1 bdrm or bachelor or lot to park motor home on. Call 1(780)892-2273 between 9am-12noon.

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TRANSPORTATION

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Six person Hunter Green complete with power pack and folding lid. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent condition. $1200. O.B.O. email: maxwil@telus.net Widsten Property Management Inc- Rental Properties available - All sizes ,All prices. www.islandrent.com

250-751-0961 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring sales with hot savings!â&#x20AC;? All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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.

1997 Chrysler Intrepid. 140,000 km. Mechanically very sound. Asking $2,900. 250-586-6673

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

The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.

SMALL CHEST freezer, $35. Rope ladder, never used, $30. Call (250)729-8717.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

GAZETTE The North Island Gazette newspaper on northern Vancouver Island, is looking for a reporter to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms.

BLACK LEATHER JACKET Danier: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size S; excellent condition. $50. 250-751-0338

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NORTH ISLAND

Are you ready for a new adventure? Being beside the ocean and world class hiking?

ANTIQUE English mahogany tea wagon, converts to small table. $65. 250-722-3341.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HELP WANTED

REPORTER

HOSPITAL AREA- Bach/1 or 2bdrm. Free H/W, heat. Free cable or net for 1 year for new tenants only. 250-616-1175.

BEIGE LEATHER rocker/recliner, $75. Call (250)7560645.

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35â&#x20AC;? RCA Colour TV- great condition comes w/17x35x21 stand. $50. 250-244-8416.

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

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

WANTED: FIREARMS, all types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Call 1.866.960.0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 30 years. Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-585-6499 MARK GRIFFITHS PAINTING 25 yrs exp. interior/exterior. No job too small! Free estimates. References. 250-816-4332

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

PANORAMIC Ocean views, 2 bdrm & 4 bdrm income property in Nanaimo. 250-753-0160.

HOUSES FOR SALE NEW TOWNHOUSE 2-BDRM + DEN

N. Nanaimo, close to everything. SS appliances, granite countertops, garage, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, HW floors, built-in vac, security system, new home warranty & more.

Last Unit. $249,900! (250)754-5327 or (250)729-5200.

(250) 667-1189

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1 BDRM furnished designer apt, Qualicum Beach village. $1000 utils incld.250-752-8204

4 STAINLESS Steel Appliances: Fridge, Solid top stove, dishwasher & microwave. 6 years old. Asking $2500. for all. Call (250)933-4000.

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- 1 bdrm furnished, city/ocean view, clean & quiet building. NS/NP. References. Call (250)753-1930.

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Work just 2 days a week Morning, afternoon or night Steady part-time income No collections or sales Routes from $50-$300/wk Start immediately Fill-in routes available now Must have reliable vehicle.

CALL 250-753-6837 FOR ROUTES IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Clippers lose, Vees win championship I

GAME 6 goes to overtime before visitors prevail. BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

The Vees are victorious. The Penticton Vees are B.C. Hockey League champions after they defeated the Nanaimo Clippers 3-2 in overtime of Game 6 on Friday night at Frank Crane Arena. “You’re so excited for your teammates,” said Patrick Sexton, Vees captain, describing the moment. “You fight for six, seven, eight months with these guys just to be able to accomplish this championship. It’s such a great feeling.” It was another short overtime, as Dakota Conroy scored the championship-winning goal two minutes into OT. He was able to steal a puck that was caught up in an opponent’s skates and had time and space to make a move on the goalie and score the winner. “That’s a feeling you can’t really explain,” he said. “I just tried to get in the corner and get my stuff off and hope that I didn’t get mauled by my teammates there.” The game stayed 0-0 until the last 10 minutes of the third period, when the Vees twice surged ahead and the Clippers twice tied it up. Dante Fabbro and Riley Alferd scored for Penticton, with Spencer Hewson and Brett Roulston replying for Nanaimo. Shots ended up 42-29 in favour of the Vees, with Hunter Miska earning the win and Guillaume Decelles suffering the loss. “ We w e r e d o w n twice, clawed our way back, gave ourselves a chance; I like the spirit and the heart that we played with,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach. “I couldn’t ask more of our guys when it came to that.” The Vees ended up winning four straight games in the finals after

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The Nanaimo Clippers watch the Penticton Vees celebrate winning the B.C. Hockey League championship at the end of Game 6 on Friday night at Frank Crane Arena. The visitors prevailed 3-2 in overtime.

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Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Nick Gushue, right, clears out the space in front of his net during Game 6.

Penticton Vees captain Patrick Sexton hoists the Fred Page Cup after his team wins the BCHL championship.

dropping the first two at home. Nanaimo captain Brendan Taylor said his team should have realized, after going up two games to none, how big the next game was. “Unfortunately we weren’t able to do that and we let them back in the series and they carried the momentum,” he said. Vees coach Fred Harbinson talked about his

Vandekamp said the Vees are a good team. “For a talented team like the one they have, they’re also really good with regards to sticking with their system, and they’re well-coached,” he said. Even though the Vees won four straight, Conroy said the play was backand-forth, with one team upping its game and the other responding.

players’ resolve. “They just found different ways to kind of stay in the moment and not panic and they came to work every day…” he said. “To win championships, it’s never easy. It’s such a fine line.” Conroy said even after dropping the first two games of the series, the Vees felt like they had the team to win it, and showed resilience.

“They had chances, we had chances,” he said. “It was a great-fought series by both teams.” And the Clippers can be satisfied that they battled to the end. “We put all our heart in it all year and we unfortunately didn’t come out with the result, but there was no doubt that everyone on our team wanted to win,” Taylor said. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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VIU athletics chooses MVPs from past year Vancouver Island University’s athletics department must have had a tougher time than ever in choosing its annual award winners. The 2014-15 season was filled with championships and noteworthy performances. VIU captured the Pacific Western Athletic Association’s Aggregate Award for the seventh straight year, and VIU Mariners teams made it to seven out of eight Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championship tournaments. The Athlete of the Year awards this year went to Tylar Turnbull of the women’s volleyball team and Jeff Travis of the men’s soccer team. Turnbull captained her team to a PacWest title, while Travis captained his side to a silver-medal finish at nationals. Winning Freshman Athlete of the Year were soccer players Maddy Dawson and Victor Blasco, and winning the VIU International Education Student-Athlete Award were basketball players Sienna Pollard and Justin King. Volleyball player Megan Groenendijk and basketball grad Harrison Stupich won the Mariner Academic Excellence Award. The golf team was recognized for having the best grades as a whole. The President’s Award went to soccer players Shelby Walker and Keegan Lang, v-ball players Chantal Cummings and Rylan Brouwer, b-ball players Jamie MacFarlane and Bryson Cox, badminton athlete Thomas Spencer and golfer Paige Schappert. For an expanded version of this article, please visit www. nanaimobulletin. com/sports.

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High-scoring Pirates lose, win in home openers Inbrief BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Nanaimo Pirates played as advertised. The Hub City Paving Pirates scored a lot of runs and gave up a lot of runs and ended up with one win and one loss in their home openers Sunday at Serauxmen Stadium. The Abbotsford Cardinals won the early game 7-5 in extra innings, but the Pirates came back to win the rematch 8-6. “It was a good bounce-back game,” said Shane Rogers, Pirates second baseman. The Cards led that second game 5-1, but the Pirates batted around in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead. “We were hitting it well; we were seeing the ball well,” Rogers said.

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Umpire Dan Rogers watches the collision at home plate as Abbotsford Cardinals baserunner Tanner Rempel tries to get past Nanaimo Pirates catcher Adam McLeod during BCPBL action Sunday afternoon at Serauxmen Stadium. Rempel was called safe on the play as the ball was knocked loose.

Doug Rogers, Pirates manager, said his team was fortunate the Cards were playing their fourth game of the weekend.

“If they were here fresh, they would have finished us off; they would have had more throwers,” he said. “Good on us that

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we cashed in.” Nanaimo had a chance to win the first game, leading 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh with two out and nobody on, but Abby ended up tying the game and winning it in the eighth. “I thought we swung the bat pretty

decently again … but that’s not going to win you ball games,” the manager said. “Mentally making those small things matter to the guys, that is what is going to get us over the hump.” In the win, Sam Baker was the winning pitcher after

throwing two innings of relief and giving up one run. Chris Vlaj had two RBI singles in the game and North Rainey, Zach Diewert and Cole Warken had two hits apiece. In the loss, Matt Skingle hit an RBI single and an RBI double and Rogers had two hits. Sunday was warm and sunny and perfect for the first B.C. Premier Baseball League games of the season in Nanaimo. “It was a good crowd, an enthusiastic crowd and it’s going to be a fun season to watch these guys…” said the Pirates manager. “Our game will get better, I can promise that.” GAME ON … The Pirates are home all next weekend against the Okanagan Athletics. The action starts Saturday (April 25) with games at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and continues Sunday with games at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a goal that seems unlikely is still worth working toward. Others will be there to offer support and guidance as you pursue this very unique and rewarding goal. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a great opportunity to express yourself comes along this week. Make the most of this chance to let others see your creative side. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a friend or family member looks to you for advice this week. Do your best to put yourself in his or her shoes and let him or her know your support is unwavering.

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The VIBI Mariners came up with one win on their road trip to Kamloops this past weekend. Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Baseball Institute college team won 4-2 against the Okanagan Coyotes, lost 8-7 and 10-5 to the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack, then ended with a 4-0 loss to Okie. In the win, Gobind Sall had three hits and Tyson Dyck had two. Kris Phillips was the winning pitcher after relieving Austin Penner, who threw seven innings, allowing one earned run and striking out seven. Sall and Bryce Crosbie had two hits apiece in Saturday’s late game. In Sunday’s early game, Bryan O’Hara had two hits and two RBIs and Chad Schultz also had a pair of hits. VIBI plays the Calgary Dinos in Kelowna this Saturday and Sunday (April 25-26).

Nanaimo Rowing Club athletes were in synch at their first competitions of the spring. The team had two top-three finishes at the Duelling Over a Grand regatta at Victoria’s Elk Lake March 28-29, then half a dozen topthree finishes at the Maple Bay Regatta at Quamichan Lake April 11. At Maple Bay, the junior B women’s double of Ayla Malainey and Riley Knight placed first in their race.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your financial savvy comes to the forefront this week. Put your skill for finding a deal to work and you and your accountant will be glad you did.

Last year, 173 B.C. workers died. Now, 173 families mourn. Let’s make our workplaces safer. Tuesday, April 28

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Mariners win once on trip

Rowers winners to start season

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, resist the urge to rehash an old issue. You and others have long since moved on, and there are more positive things to focus on in the next week.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have the wherewithal to complete a projects other may never even attempt. Put your best foot forward and get to work.

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Bantam hurlers share no-hitter The Nanaimo Pirates bantam AAA squad is getting ready for its home opener this Saturday (April 25) and pitching should be a team strength. Earlier this month in the season opener at Aldergrove, Josh Laukkanen and Jake Nikirk combined for a no-hitter. Laukkanen threw six innings, giving up just two walks, and Nikirk came in for the save in a 3-0 win. The bantams play White Rock this Saturday at noon and 3 p.m. at Robins Park.

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