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Baccalaureate program looked at by district BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN

Increased enrolment could be among the benefits from an International Baccalaureate program the Nanaimo school district is seeking to implement. Parents requested the primary years program from the Switzerland-based non-profit educational foundation, which has a goal to create curriculum that engages students aged three to 12 years. A presentation to the education committee earlier this week suggested the program increased student numbers in other B.C. schools, such as West Bay Elementary in West Vancouver. “There’s a component of the parent group who understands the IB program and maybe have seen it in other places and so I think that there has been a group of parents who have been looking to see this program be developed in our school district,” said Robyn Gray, school district assistant superintendent. “We only have a French immersion option and we have a regular public school option and this would just be a third option. I think it increases options for our parent groups,” she said. A steering committee is in the midst of preparing a pre-implementation plan for accreditation, according to Gray. “It requires basically a threeto four-year program to actually develop it to get actually accredited as an IB school,” Gray said. See ‘PROGRAM’ /6

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Gabriola farmers can now offer secondary suites and tourist accommodation in the Agricultural Land Reserve. New changes have been made to Gabriola Island’s Official Community Plan to give a boost to local farmers and food production, as well as protect streams and limit car use. The latest amendments are considered to be progressive and the most significant since the vision for Gabriola was first adopted in 1997, according to Courtney Simpson, regional planning manager for Islands Trust’s northern office. The most innovative for Gabriola is allowing secondary suites and tourist accommodations on farm properties, she says. There are more than 5,000 hectares of ALR across Gabriola and the new policy is aimed at helping farmers and providing accommodation on site for seasonal workers and people doing work exchanges. Residents have outlined difficulties to farming in the community, including lack of a labour pool and affordable housing for farm labour, a community profile shows. “Farmers are struggling all over the place ... and certainly on Gabriola and I think that this is a change that respects the scale of development on Gabriola, the scale of farming, the rural character but still provides an economic opportunity for farmers so they can keep farming,” Simpson said. Heather Nicholas, Gabriola Island local trustee, calls the new policy a win-win with agricultural, economic and tourism benefits.

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Minor oil spill cleaned up Cleanup efforts slid into place after an oil spill occurred aboard a B.C. Ferries service truck Tuesday. Nanaimo Fire Rescue was called to assist with the cleanup shortly before 9 a.m. after a rectifier unit, which is an electric power converter used to supply current to corrosion control systems in ferry terminal berths, tipped over, spilling its coolant oil. “I estimate about 90 per cent of the 465 litres of oil in the unit spilled,” said Nanaimo Fire Rescue Capt. Mike Rispin, at the scene. B.C. Ferries workers cleaned up the road spill with absorbent materials and a city vacuum truck sucked the majority of the oil spilled from the well of a nearby storm drain. A small amount of oil that leaked through the storm drain system into Newcastle Channel near the foot of Cypress Street was contained and recovered by Nanaimo Port Authority and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, which were continuing to monitor the site and carry out any further cleanup required Wednesday. To see photographs, please visit www. facebook.com/ nanaimobulletin.

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NANAIMO COUNCIL votes to award contract to fix structures. By Tamara Cunningham The NeWS BulleTIN

The city is prepared to solesource the contract for Colliery dam remediation. Nanaimo city council voted 7-2 to sole source to GeoStabilization International if it chooses to move ahead with an alternative overtopping option to address potential safety hazards at the dams. Councillors Wendy Pratt and Diane Brennan were opposed to the move, which Brennan said provides absolutely no protection to taxpayers.

Pratt made it clear she’ll vote against anything to do with GSI, frustrated with how communication has gone with a process she no longer wants to be a part of. Coun. Jim Kipp said he’d support the motion with the belief GSI will stay with prices they have quoted and “will only raise them as staff adds work to their plate.” During discussion at an open meeting Monday, city manager Ted Swabey said increasing spillway height will likely be required on top of dam hardening to meet dam safety regulations and the cost will be more expensive than $2 million. A report is expected back on the GSI dam-hardening option and a decision on which remediation route will be taken has to be made on June 1.

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A Nanaimo teenager will be among a select few who will go for a glider pilot’s licence this summer. Victoria Welte, 15, drum major for the 205 Collishaw Royal Canadian Nanaimo Air Cadets, has been awarded a National Air Cadet flying scholarship and will head to CFB Comox in late June for glider training. More than 500 cadets applied for one of 42 spots, according to a news release. Only three scholarships were handed out to female cadets last year, said Welte. She scored the second-highest grade in an exam and underwent an interview with a review board. Only three people from the Nanaimo

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Victoria Welte, drum major for the Nanaimo air Cadets, has been awarded the National air Cadet flying scholarship. She will spend the summer training for a pilot’s licence at CFB Comox.

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working harder now, so I will be able to pass the course.” The Armed Forces are male-dominated, said Welte, and her aim is to blaze a trail for other women. “Sometimes it’s a little tough being a female in that world, but I like the extra challenge. Some males might say, ‘Oh, she’s a female, so she might not be good at it,’ but I’d like to break that stereotypical thing and prove that, yes, females can do this. “It’s cool because for Canada and flying in general, there’s only something like seven per cent of all pilots in Canada that are female, so it’s really cool that I’m going to be a part of that,” Welte said. After glider training she said she wants to set her sights on earning her power pilot’s licence. To find out more about the air cadets, please call 250-7540076.

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Hopefully this Victoria Day long weekend will be just the same, only better. There will be something new in Nanaimo on Saturday and Sunday (May 16-17) as Heritage Days replace Empire Days. Various members of the community had asked for the name change, and it was overdue in a modern, multicultural city. Finally this year there was the political will to force the change, then the corporate support to follow through. Just like years past, there will be a street festival and fireworks downtown on Saturday and a parade on Sunday – what’s different is the theme of the event, and that’s one of the most interesting aspects of what’s to come this weekend. Regardless of whether we liked the idea of celebrating British rule and the connotations of the Empire, we enjoyed having a Queen Victoria look-alike daintily waving at us as she paraded downtown in a vintage English automobile. The heritage theme, on the other hand, is open to interpretation. It’s more inclusive, which is a positive, but then again it is somewhat undefined and directionless – are we really going to celebrate our heritage, or are we just going to party because it’s the long weekend? We hope the whole community will support Heritage Days. It’s important that the inaugural event draws participation and creates enthusiasm and momentum, not only for tourism and business downtown, but also for community spirit. We hope that those who liked Empire Days just fine the way they were will give Heritage Days a chance and see that they’re not quite the same, and maybe that’s OK. This weekend is a chance to get together and have a party and fireworks and a parade, but it’s more than that, too. This first, undefined Heritage Days is our chance to start defining what this event is, and what it will be in the years to come. And we all get a say, because these days belong to all of us now. 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.

Could the Orange Tsunami be heading west? Albertans have always laughed Alberta is broke, again, and about their long-standing even the NDP is afraid to resort reputation as a reckless, to a sales tax. immature society. On the positive side, Notley Now they’ve thrown out the has promised to end corporate government that finally tried and union donations to political to stop blowing money like a parties, as has already been roughneck fresh out of the bush. done federally. B.C. should Jim Prentice had the gall to be next, but the gravy train propose raising income taxes for of business donations is too high-wage earners. tempting for our nominally In response, voters Liberal government. abruptly replaced the Here at the B.C. B.C. 44-year Progressive legislature, an NDP VIEWS Conservative dynasty staffer passed out with an upstart NDP cans of Orange Crush Tom Fletcher that wants to tax the to celebrate. NDP Black Press rich and corporations leader John Horgan even more. Facing pronounced himself an oil slump, layoffs “ecstatic,” and and a huge structural hastened to assure deficit in Alberta’s reporters that Notley lavish public service, is “as competent as NDP premier-elect she sounds.” Rachel Notley is Notley now has to committed to a 50-persort through a caucus cent increase in the minimum that includes typical NDP placewage and another review of holders, college students and resource royalties. union staff running in faint-hope One headline in a national constituencies. Soon after the paper summed it up: “Go home, result, the party pulled down its Alberta. You’re drunk.” website platform and candidate In the sober days after the biographies, as Notley began election, a few truths emerge. phoning energy companies to Alberta hasn’t been a fiscally reassure them Alberta will be conservative, small-government “A-OK” on her watch. place for a long time. Among Horgan likes to describe the other things, it has ratcheted up “capital flight” from new NDP teacher and nurse wages across governments as if it’s just a the country. show put on by big business.

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Re: Two councillors resign from Lantzville district, April 30. Why do taxpayers have to foot the bill for byelections created by quitters? Whether it’s Jim Prentice in Alberta, or Lantzville councillors, or finding a safe seat for Christy Clark, taxpayers should not have to pay for the ensuing byelections. All nomination papers for public office in Canada should contain a clause that, if elected, the nominee agrees to serve till the next election – unless prevented from doing so by death or serious illness. If that elected official quits, for any other reason, they would be responsible for the cost of the byelection. This would not be unique since many other employment contracts contain penalty clauses for quitting early. And if such a clause weeds out those who quit when they don’t get their way, or when they get bored, or when they get a better offer – that would seem like a bonus, not a liability.

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Re: Lantzville residents have lost confidence in district governance, Letters, May 5. The District of Lantzville Canadian Union of Public Employees members wish to thank Mayor Colin Haime and current council members for their endeavours to create a respectful and positive workplace. We are pleased and we fully support their ongoing dedication toward positive change. The efforts put forward to find some lasting solutions to our shared concerns across council, management and union lines are appreciated regardless of any spin or attempts to subscribe motives by others not truly familiar with the issues. We believe that the process undertaken will result in a more efficient, cohesive and ultimately better environment in which we can continue to focus on the provision of services to our community.

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B.C. should increase its renewable energy generation rather than rely on methods that pollute and destroy the environment, says letter writer.

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B.C. needs cleaner energy To the Editor,

Re: Solar power not a bright idea, Letters, May 5. Climate change is an issue, and we need to be concerned about changing weather patterns and effects, and overuse, waste and pollution of water, particularly by industries such as mining and liquefied natural gas fracking. With California running out of water, protecting useful farmland that would be flooded by the proposed Site C dam, would benefit British Columbians, who need to grow their

own food with clean water. As for the Ontario Liberal gaffe, the government did not consult the people where they were going to place an energy plant, and had to change location at great expense, to placate residents. Hydro costs there can also be attributed to installation of the smart meter grid. Bottom line, though, is it rational to pollute and destroy our environment, instead of increase our use of renewable energy?

Lavonne Garnett Nanaimo

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Re: Solar power not a bright idea, Letters, May 5. The premiers of Ontario and Quebec have agreed to look at some form of carbon tax or cap and trade. This is because of concern of the amount of carbon emitted into our atmosphere by burning fossil fuel. The new premier of Alberta is considering some form of pricing on carbon emissions. B.C. already has a tax on carbon because of the same concern – climate change.

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We can do more to ease world’s suffering To the Editor,

Please help me with this. We, as a community need to help those in other places in this world, where the suffering is so severe, you know them all. When we turn off our TVs and computers they keep

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MONEY RAISED will benefit the Vancouver island symphony and local artists. By Nicholas Pescod The News BulleTiN

An upcoming dinner and art show is hoping to hit all the right notes in an effort to raise money the local symphony. On May 21, Simon Holt will host Rickwood’s Dinner and Art for a Cause, a fundraising event for the Vancouver Island Symphony’s summer concert, Symphony by the Sea. Artist and event organizer Derek Rickwood, who has hosted similar fundraisers in the past, says he just wants to unite the community through art, food and music. “I want to bring people together using art and dinner as the means,” Rickwood said. The fundraiser will include a meal and an art auction featuring pieces by artists such as Rob Elphinstone, Gerda Hofman, John Hofman, Tracy Kobus, Grant Leier, and Rickwood himself. There will also be live music performed by Narissa Young, Calvin Dyck and Andrea Smith. “I thought the best way for me to involve my art was to do a dinner like this and give people a reason to go out to dinner,” Rickwood said. Rickwood’s Dinner and Art for a Cause takes place on May 21 at 6 p.m. at Simon Holt, 6582 Applecross Rd. Tickets are $42 and include a threecourse dinner. There is an additional $5 donation required at the door. To reserve seats call the restaurant at 250933-3338. For more information, including a complete list of participating artists, available art pieces for purchase and the menu, please visit www.on.fb. me/1EFbxWc or visit www.facebook. com/rickwoodsmenswearandartservice. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Vintage shoes, hats and dresses will dominate one downtown museum later this week. Beginning on Friday (May 15), the Nanaimo Museum will unveil its newest exhibit called Rationing to Ravishing: Women’s Fashions of

the 1940s and 1950s. The exhibit, which runs until mid August, highlights female fashion trends during the mid-20th century. Museum interpretation curator Aimee Greenaway said visitors will be able to see how fashion styles changed from

simplistic during the Second World War to more sophisticated following the war. “It is interesting because it shows how fashions reflect culture, economy and what is going on in the world,” Greenaway said. The exhibit, which was developed by the Museum of Vancouver and curated by

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Yvonne Vander Kooi, Nanaimo Art Gallery art education coordinator, fills in a drawing using pastel. Pastels will be part of the gallery’s upcoming Art Lab.

“Heritage Days celebrates our past and our past is part of what creates the present culture,” she said. “I think it is important to look at all the different stories in our past and culture and not just one story.”

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Vander Kooi said she wanted the Heritage Day Art Lab to focus on the forgotten stories of Snuneymuxw. “That’s what inspired me to get in touch with Celestine because I think that some of the stories

from Snuneymuxw have been missed or not told as much,” she said. Heritage Day Art Lab takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Registration is $12 per child or $18 for two siblings. For more information and to register, please call 250-7541750 or visit www. nanaimoartgallery. com.

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Residents of Nanaimo will have the opportunity to learn about one of Canada’s most respected painters who called the Harbour City home for decades. Tonight (May 14) Mike and Marie Egan will be giving a presentation about E.J. Hughes at the Bowen Park activity centre at 7 p.m. “They will learn about his life and his association with

Nanaimo,” Mike said. “We will take them through that historical record.” “We’re going to show some of the art and talk about his stylized realism and his approach to painting,” Marie added. The Egans are both well-qualified to speak about Hughes. Marie worked as a docent at Vancouver Art Gallery and is currently a docent at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, while Mike has experience with audio-visual presentations with the Vancouver Art Gallery. Tonight’s free event is organized by the Nanaimo Historical Society. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/1zZdUI1. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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With the recent warm weather in the Harbour City you would be forgiven if you thought it was summer. And with 37 days left until the official start of summer, one Nanaimo nightclub has decided to start the party a little early. On Sunday (May 17) Level Two nightclub will transform itself into a topical paradise when it hosts its latest themed event called Tropical House Party. “During May long weekend, people enjoy going on vacation.

Koncept Nightclub appears to have thrown a touchdown. The downtown nightclub has dedicated June as ‘V.I. Raiders month.’ Throughout the month, the nightclub will be donating one third of its cover to the junior football club. Koncept Nightclub manager Sydney Braid said the club is proud to support the community and local football. “We have astonishingly raised over $8,000 for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre and with their understanding we have began looking for other local organizations to help support, as well,” Braid said. The Raiders played their inaugural season in 2005 and are seven-time B.C. champions. For more information, please call 250739-0376.

So, we decided to make it feel like that inside Level Two for the night,” said Level Two general manager, Brennan Hinchsliff. “There will be plenty of tropicalthemed drinks and giveaways and tacky beachwear is encouraged.” The tropical themed party will feature music spun by DJ Robson. Doors open at 9 p.m. For more information, including requests for VIP bottle service, please call 250-667-2340 or visit www.leveltwo.ca.

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veterans and some rookies, so it’s up to someone who wants to step up and to be that guy… It’s a lucky break like that that might make a player.” On defence, new assistant coach Dave Bremner is running the back door and Toth said the D corps is building trust and anticipation on the floor. Players are continuing to report to camp and the Timbermen have taken note that

Losing can be a learning experience and a motivating factor and the Nanaimo Timbermen hope it’s both those things. Senior A T-men coach Kaleb Toth has been seeing a determined bunch of players at training camp this spring. “I think guys got pissed off at being last and they want to do something about it,” he said. To t h s a i d g u y s reported to camp in shape and ready to run. “A lot of running,” said Cody Bremner, T-men forward. “We’re getting up and down the floor and getting back into shape and working on our sticks… “These are the best practices we’ve had since I’ve been here. Everyone’s really buying in and working hard every practice so it’s good to see.” The coach said it’s easy for guys to work on their shot during the off-season, but it can take some time to get the timing back with passing and catching on the run and in traffic. The team will work more intensively on its systems between

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The boxers are primed to start punching, so all that’s needed now is for fight fans to fill Frank Crane Arena. The Rumble at the Rink boxing card will be held May 23 in Nanaimo, featuring four professional bouts and four amateur bouts. Promoter Terry Strawson of Gloved Up Promotions said he and his business partner Andrew Wilde are anticipating a great night. “I’ve put together some good fights, so we’re just going to go and enjoy ourselves and let the cards lie how they want to lie,” he said. The night’s special attraction is an historic bout featuring Nanaimo’s Gordy Racette. The 63-year-old, who hasn’t fought in 15 years, anticipates becoming only the third pro boxer to fight in five different decades and the first Canadian to accomplish the feat. “He’s been thinking about this for quite some time now and it’s been a thought of his and a dream of his,” Strawson said. Racette (39-6) is matched up against 42-year-old Sandy Pembroke of Kelowna. The main event of the card is a championship bout, as Qualicum Beach’s Aubrey (Bam Bam) Morrow (7-1-1) will face Saskatoon’s Paul Bzdel (5-6-1) for the vacant Canadian Professional Boxing Council Western Canadian middleweight title. The promoter said Morrow is a nice guy outside the ring, but once he steps between the ropes, he has a vicious alter-ego. “If you watch him one time, I believe you become a fan,” Strawson said. “He’s very explosive.” The night’s other title fight pits Langley’s Alisah McPhee against Peggy Maerz of Salmon Arm for the CPBC Western Canadian women’s super flyweight championship. FIGHT FACTS … Tickets cost $20, or $60 for floor seats and $100 for ringside. For tickets, please visit www. gloved-up.com or call 250-616-1070.

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Curlers sweep up armful of awards The ladies take centre stage Taking the B square title was this week, as we continue a Jill McGlenen and her team of summary of local curling hon- Linda Torgerson, Lois Powell ours. First off, my thanks to and Donna Clift. Nanaimo Curling Club ladies’ The Able Recognition Trodivision secretary-treasurer phy for the highest aggregate Jessie Whittam for supplying point total on the season was details of the top women’s awarded to the Shantz team. teams that were Taking home the recognized at a P&P Plumbing Trothorpe recent awards phy as aggregate report night… runner-up was the From the MonBacke foursome. Ian Thorpe Columnist day night ladies’ Turning to the league, first place Tuesday Ladies’ in the round-robin Business League, portion of the seathe winners of the son was claimed round robin on the by skip Nicole season on the seaBacke and her son were skip Whitteammates Angela tam and her team Wood, Janelle of Terrie Fraser, Erwin and Helene Delisle. Susan Barber and Kellie Rice. Runners-up were the team of The Whittam crew also capDianne Smith, Darcy Dreger, tured the league aggregate Anita Chambers, Andrea Tretitle, earning themselves the panier, Kara Steen and Kelsey Mid-Isle Holdings Trophy. Cullen. Finishing second in both the The league then split into A Tuesday round-robin standand B squares for the second ings and the aggregate point portion of the season. Tops in total was the team of Dreger, A square were Penny Shantz, Eleanor Voysey, Patty PederTracey Newlands, Debbie sen, Sandy Wilkinson, Diana Pulak and Mary Lou Haines. Baker and Sandy Prazada.

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Another popular ladies’ curling group this past season was the Thursday Afternoon League and the top team in that division was skipped by Smith. She, Diana Johnstone, Voysey, Diana Baker, Tanis Wilson and Trepanier finished first in the round-robin portion of the season, first in the subsequent A square competition, and captured the Thrifty Food Trophy for first in overall aggregate points. This season’s Ladies’ Club Championship playdowns at the Nanaimo Curling Centre involved eight top teams. It was Judy Gallacher against Marg Obee in the final, with Obee emerging victorious along with her teammates Noreen Martin, Karen Hungar and Moyra Graham. Also at the awards night, Backe was added to the Frankie Shaw Honour Roll for her many contributions to the club. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.

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Jr. B t-men drop opener The junior B Nanaimo Timber men were defeated in a home-and-home series to start the season. The city’s Pacific North West Junior L a c ro s s e L e a g u e squad lost 11-6 to Saanich on Friday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre, then lost a rematch 15-6 on Sunday down the Malahat. The teams play again Friday (May 15) in Saanich and then Nanaimo hosts the Westshore Bears on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the NIC.

Notice of Septage Disposal Rate Change The Regional District of Nanaimo accepts, treats, and disposes of septage from septic tanks at both French Creek Pollution Control Centre and Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre (via the Chase River Pump Station). The RDN currently recovers the cost of treating septage through a combination of user fees and property tax. The RDN is phasing out the property tax. Until June 30, 2015, the septage disposal fee is $0.18 per gallon. The RDN septage disposal fee will be $0.23 per gallon as of July 1, 2015 to balance the phased out property tax. This change will not affect the Pump and Haul disposal rate of $0.01 per gallon for approved customers. For more information, contact the RDN at 250-390-6560 or 250-954-3792 or email rcu@rdn.bc.ca.

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The Nanaimo Timbermen have a chance to raise their record above .500 this weekend. The city’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League team takes on the Port Coquitlam Saints on Saturday (May 16). Nanaimo is coming off a 16-13 barnburner win over the Burnaby Lakers last

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Saturday at Frank Crane Arena. Brett Hawrys and Alec Molander scored four goals apiece in that game and Connor Leies added a hat trick. In other team news, Jeremy Roe has been named team captain. This Saturday’s game starts at 5 p.m. at Frank Crane.

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To the Nanaimo Theatre Group for another excellent play, Bus Stop, at its theatre. The acting was tremendous. BEEF To the irresponsible pet groomer who cut my dog’s nail and made him bleed. I had to take him to the veterinarian because his whole nail has come off. The groomer only gave a small amount to go toward the vet bill. BOUQUET To Hamish who kindly carried a large, heavy parcel out to my car at the South Parkway post office. Your happy demeanor and belief in ‘paying it forward’ help to make this world a better place. BEEF To the drivers of Nanaimo who can’t wait five seconds to safely pass a cyclist. Take a bike ride on a road like Jingle Pot, Bowen or Labieux to experience the fear and terror of trying to get around the city. BOUQUET To the gent in the classic car who let me know I had neglected to put my new stickers on my plates. And yes, my right-hand signal light wasn’t working. You probably saved me a ticket and possibly an accident. BEEF To the prime minister. Canadians are not being hoodwinked by calling this federal election, especially with the sugar-coated budget pill. I knew at five years old not to take candy from politicians. BOUQUET To Ben and Kelly and the staff at Michael Lake Kennel who took such dedicated care of my senior, special needs dog Braden while I recovered from surgery. I got to spend an extra three precious weeks with him before he went to the great dog park in the sky. BEEF To the big box stores for not hiring mature, experienced workers your customers require. BOUQUET To the kind person who put a note on my car at the Nanaimo Ice Centre and put air in my right rear tire. It has been checked and repaired.

BEEF To Premier Christy Clark. I lost my job of 14 years due to lack of work at the business, which was mainly due to the hard-hitting economic recession that you don’t do anything about. Resign from office. BOUQUET To the drivers who are patient with the cyclists on the roads of Nanaimo. Waiting that 5 or 10 seconds for it to be safe to pass is greatly appreciated. BEEF To people who jaywalk across busy roads and don’t bother to look for traffic. BOUQUET To Greg Wilson of Long Lake Automotive for actually listening to women’s input and for finally finding the solution after searching for eight years for a decent mechanic. A very honest and fair mechanic and I would recommend this shop. BEEF To the employer who has added more six-day stints to our work week, causing burnout and fatigue. Many disgruntled coworkers have left at great expense to taxpayers. BOUQUET To Greg at Long Lake Auto for rescuing me and my van and always with a smile on his face. BEEF To people who refuse to sit down on city buses. It should be a rule to have to sit if there is an empty seat.

BEEF To whoever stole a green kayak belonging to the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club at Long Lake. The kayak was on the beach to be stored away after practice, it was not abandoned. BOUQUET To the Hesser family for the magnificent meal it prepared for our club’s 36th anniversary celebration. BEEF To the neighbours in an otherwise lovely quiet seniors’ mobile home park who go around yelling at the top of their voice for everything including calling for their nuisance cats. This unwelcome noise is called disturbing the peace. BOUQUET To Shara at Del Norte Kennels for keeping Princess and Peanut looking so nice. BEEF To the worst boss I’ve ever had. Swearing at and belittling employees; missing meetings and not returning calls; and talking on the phone while driving with a trailer.

BOUQUET To all my young friends that I meet each day at Georgia Avenue Elementary School. You are so polite to senior walkers. BEEF To the man who writes nasty, sarcastic letters to whomever, then complains that he does not get any replies. BOUQUET To the Paradise Island singers for brightening the days of those in care facilities. BOUQUET To Linda of the Sally Ann for caring and accepting us all. We love your laughter. BOUQUET To Superette on Albert Street for selling me apples at a reduced price so I can bake apple pies for charity. BOUQUET To all my paper route customers who are so wonderful to me, the teddy bear cart lady. I enjoy saying ‘Hi’ to everyone. BOUQUET To the librarians at the Nanaimo North library who helped me find pictures on the computer so I could make a special blanket for my friends. BOUQUET To groups that made the Red Shirt Foundation Walk a success: East Bound Train and Don’t Tell Julie; Save-On-Foods; United Steel Workers; Jentri Esthetics; Nanaimo Timbermen; Roadshow Sign and Design; Coastal Community; Pepper Grocery Store in Victoria; and all who supported our mission. BOUQUET To the RCMP for recovering my stolen Norco bicycle. You’re the best. BOUQUET To the Dog’s Ear T-shirt and Embroidery Co. for a difficult job done well – with Chinese and Japanese writing. BOUQUET To the First Baptist Church of Nanaimo. What a kind, compassionate, and welcoming group of people.

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William (Bill) Katerenchuk 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sudden passing. He died in the early hours of May 7 with his wife and soul mate Jackie by his side. He also leaves behind, his brother Johnny, daughter and son in law Ruby & Jim Finkbeiner, grandsons Jamie (Vanessa), Matthew and Paul and great grandson Josh. He is predeceased by his brother George and sisters Jean & Kathy. Bill lived his life to the fullest with joy and determination and met each challenge with courage and certitude that he could make a difference. His glass was always more than half full. Born in Hamlin Alberta, his life choices and career in Construction and Real Estate Development led him to many places and opportunities and his passion for fly fishing and marksmanship helped to balance his love for business with his love for nature. Bill left his mark on the industry he so loved and took great pride in his accomplishments and deeply valued the friends and colleagues he met along the way. He sought to mentor and share his experiences to help others as he had been helped when finding his way. He remained active doing the work he loved and finally called his hobby. His indomitable spirit was determined to hold onto life and love with a full heart and both hands. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial donations to Ducks Unlimited, one of his passions or the BC Cancer Foundation to whom we are most grateful for the Doctors and technology that cured him of cancer 10 years ago. Bill made his wishes very clear, no funerals or large gatherings. Kindly remember him as he lived. He lives on in the memory of all those who loved and admired him. He is forever loved and missed. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca

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HALKETT, Gavin Ernest

August 21, 1916 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 7, 2015 A vigorous and adventure-filled life came to a close on April 7, 2015, when Gavin Ernest Halkett passed peacefully at Wexford Creek Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home in south Nanaimo. Gavin was born on August 21, 1916 in Victoria, attended Oaklands, and grew up to love small boats, building a thirteen-foot sailing dinghy while at Victoria High School. When he was 17, his family moved to Vancouver where he attended Vancouver Technical School to study Industrial Arts, and then entered Normal School. Upon graduation in 1937, he was accepted for a teaching position in Lantzville as principal of a two-room school. After two years, he joined the Navy and was sent to Esquimalt to teach Grade Eight Math to stokers, but soon transferred to Edmonton to enter a course in Diesel Engineering at the University of Alberta. There he met Dorothy Leonore Barber who was working for the Federal Government at U of A. After his studies, he spent three years on the minesweepers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thunderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as an instructor and engineer, serving on both coasts, and in the English Channel. He was on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thunderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the vanguard of the flotilla of boats on D-Day. After one year of a courting -correspondence with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Leo,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; his ship returned to Halifax for a refit, and they were married in September 1944. After the war they lived in Edmonton while Gavin finished his BA and B.Ed. (M.Ed. came later, from U. Of Wash. in1970). In 1948, they moved to Nanaimo where he taught school, first at Thomas Hodgson, then at John Shaw, and finally, at John Barsby in 1950. He was principal of three Nanaimo Schools in the 1960s and finished his principalship at Mount Benson, retiring in 1978. During his time as an educator, he saw the need for a large guidance team in the school system, including school psychologists, counsellors, remedial teachers, and specialists in various fields, to meet regularly and consider problem cases. This system is still in use. In 1963, Gavin took part in his African adventure, when he was part of a team that travelled to Liberia, Africa, to teach teachers. His time with the Sea Cadets was one of his happiest, when he taught the rules of the sea to young men who were hoping to join the Navy. Gavin taught night school in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s, as well as teaching school during the day. He was a member of the Nanaimo Yacht Club for over 50 years, and his love of boating led to his becoming one of the founders of the Nanaimo Power Squadron in 1957, and Commander in 1976-77. One of the advanced courses of the NPS is Celestial Navigation, which Gavin successfully completed in his eighties, the oldest member to do so. He has long been a member of the Nanaimo Historical Society, being President in 1997, and was a charter member of Veterans Against Nuclear Arms (VANA). Gavin and Leo loved travel, sailing in the Aegean Sea, returning to Western Europe via the Orient Express; twice to Russia with VANA after â&#x20AC;&#x153;glasnostâ&#x20AC;?; Australia; Cook Islands; England, and most of North America. We remember Gavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of humour, his wisdom, his love of life. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss him. Gavin leaves his wife, Leonore; four children, Carolyn, Philip, John, and Gordon; six grandchildren; two great grandsons; and a number of nieces and nephews. Gavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is deeply grateful for the excellent care Gavin received from Wexford for the two years he was there, and especially for the care received in his last days. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to your preferred charity would be appreciated. Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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Turcios Ortez, Gilberto May 20, 1928 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 12, 2015 Gilberto passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, at Malaspina Gardens in Nanaimo BC. Gilberto was born in Jocoro El Salvador and emigrated to Canada in 1985. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Alba Nelly, November 5, 2011, his sisters Carlota and Delmy. He is survived by his son Edgar (Debra), his daughters Alma, Nivea (Melvin), his sister Ofelia who is living in California USA; his grandchildren Marcos, Samuel, Daniel, Raquel, Edgar, Glenda, & Ivett; his nieces and nephews Salvador Jr., Maribel, Emely, Estela, Enrique, Beto, Mario, his brother-in-law Salvador Escobar Sr. Special thanks to the nurses, care aids, and all the personal at Malaspina Gardens for the high quality of care and the love they gave to our father Gilberto. A celebration of life will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church 2400 Highland Blvd. Nanaimo BC on May 17 at 2:00 p.m.

BRIEST, Tony November 9, 1941 ~ May 6, 2015 With heavy hearts we announce Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing last Wednesday at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria BC. Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Helena; sons, Tony and Dennis Mishko (Lenka); grandchildren, Danny, Savy, and Damian; sisters, Anna (Milan) Rebros and Viera Markova; as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Born in PovaĹžskĂĄ Bystrica, Slovakia, Tony immigrated to Toronto in 1968. He spent some years in Yellowknife before settling in Victoria and Lantzville, where he was sought after as a skilled and talented machinist. Tony enjoyed playing his trumpet, making wine, and particularly loved spending winters in Mazatlan, Mexico with Helena. The family would like to thank family and friends for their care and compassion. Special thanks to the friends in Mazatlan for their support in helping Tony and Helena get home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Ave., Nanaimo. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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DINING TABLE With extension and 4 chairs. $99. Call (250)585-4009.

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

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DEATHS

JOHN MATTHEWS 1919 - 2015

"Born in the early decades of the 20th century, they grew up in the shadow of the Great War, suffered through the Depression and then found themselves fighting for freedom during the Second World War, before helping to create the modern world that we take for grantedâ&#x20AC;Śas well as paying tribute to them, we acknowledge the debt we owe them." - Joe Clay, The Times Born in London in 1919, passed away May 4, 2015, John joined the merchant navy at the age of fifteen, served during the war on the notorious Murmansk Run, attained his Master Mariner's ticket in the late 1940s, and joined Trinity House as a Sea Pilot in 1950.Â In later years he acted as a mediator and support for pilots who had had accidents or incidents whilst working on ships. In 1966, John began construction of his Eventide 26 sailboat. It would be a longlasting projectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as John once quipped: "It took me 12 years to build the boat â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6 years actually building it and 6 years looking for items I had mislaid!"Â On completion in 1978 he named her SuJi, a melding of the names of his two daughters. 106775 John is survived by his loving wife Liz (Roberts), his daughters Sue (Gerard) and Jill (Joe), stepchildren Wendy, Pam (Ken) and Fred (Patti), grandchildren Matthew, Gemma, Elizabeth and Anna, and stepgrandchildren Jake, Luke and Sydney. The family wishes to sincerely thank the staff at Nanaimo Home Support for their kind and competent work. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice. There will be a gathering at 2718 Keighley Road, Nanaimo, V9T 5X8 on the 30th May at 14:00 to 16:00. All friends and caregivers are welcome. Any inquiries can be directed to Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 1-250-591-6644.

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

HANDYPERSONS

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE heater. 1500W, 20â&#x20AC;?Wx12â&#x20AC;?Dx23â&#x20AC;?H, good cond.$65. 250-729-7146 FRAMED PICTURE, Manhattan skyline before 911, $60. Microwave $20. 250-729-8717 LARGE PATIO table 48â&#x20AC;? round, strong steel base, $95. Call 250-244-4415. PALE PINK accent rocking chair w/ottoman, very clean, like new, $35. 250-716-6110. PATIO SET: 3 chairs and lounge with near new cushions. $65.o.b.o. 758-5073 SEWING MACHINE, like new, good cond. $65. New vacuum cleaner $35. (250)753-2559. SINGLE BED and night table, wooden frame, $99. Call (250)327-4366, (250)240-2140

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

STAND ALONE oven: 110 volt Rival portable stainless steel. Use for baking & cooking $25. 250-758-3446

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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.

BELL, FULL Face Helmet: Med size (56-58 cm). Like new $19.99. Call 250-729-3881

Richard 250-729-7809

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO.$30 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187.

BAR STOOL, maple with back, $45. Call (250)5850277.

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

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

FURNITURE COMPUTER DESK: Corner unit, Good Condition. $40 OBO 250-667-4270

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Small Island Painting

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

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HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, Kitchens & Baths; Plumbing, Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. Call (250)756-2096

JACK RUSSELL Terriers, 13 weeks old. Born Feb. 8, 2015. High energy dog, loving family friend. $600, 1st shot, deworming.(250)664-7470

DEATHS

Wapple, Rosalie (Kulai)

March 2, 1940~April 13, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Rosalie. She was predeceased by her parents John and Agnes Kulai and her husband Pat Wapple. Survived by her loving family, brother Ron Kulai (niece Rhonda), her partner Jim Goodwin and her children, Terri Thompson, Rick Douglas (Hatty), John Douglas (Lauren), her step children, Cathy Bourcier (Ron), Chris Wapple, and Brian Wapple (Leesa), her grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Natalie, Becca, Griffin, Max and Sam Douglas, Aaron and Blaire Bourcier, Jake and Brienna Wapple and great grandchildren, Jordan and Devyn Bourcier and Jackson Wideman. Also survived by her Aunt Nancy and many relatives. Rosalie was born and raised in Nanaimo, as a teen she worked at the family business, Bondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fish and Chips, a Nanaimo landmark. Many will remember her as the black haired lady with the big smile and ready laugh at Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Save Rite in Departure Bay. Mom loved her golf and was a long time and honorary member of Nanaimo Golf Club, but her biggest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Nanaimo Curling Club on Friday, May 22nd at 1 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock. Donations in Rosalieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Fund.

Liquidation Warehouse Open 10am - 4 pm Daily 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

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May 22, 23 & 24 Fri, Sat & Sun 10:am - 3: pm #18 - 4991 Bella Vista Cres. Nanaimo B.C. CEDAR- 2215 Quail Grove Pl, (near Woobank Road) Saturday, May 16, 10am-4pm will go over to Sunday if needed. Immigration Sale. No early birds! Lots of electrical, motor cycle gear, household appls, power tools, Shaw boxes. Everything Must Go! CEDAR 2330 Southbourgh May 15, 16 (9-5) & 17 (9-4). Militaria, marine, music & art mastery make this sale more like a museum. 40 yrs of collecting, too much to list. View www.estateliquidators.ca CILAIRE- 125 BlackpowderSat, May 16, 8-2pm. 2 Family Sale. Collectibles, clothing, housewares, books, records Diecast cars, and magazines... N.NANAIMO. MULTI-FAMILY garage sale. Devon Place, (off Broadway). Saturday May 16, 8am-2pm. Bring money and a big truck! NORTH NANAIMO 5431 Alta Vista Dr (off Lost Lake Rd). Saturday May 16, 8am-1pm Misc items,bird houses, bird feeders, cedar patio planters, privacy screens, trellis, etc. NORTH NANAIMO6573 Southampton Rd, May 15 and 16 from 8-2pm. Multi family; antique dressing table, books, house wares, clothes, tires and knick knacks... NORTH NANAIMOMultiCondo Sale- 6738 & 6728 Dickinson Rd, Sat, May 16, 8-3pm. Quality items, collectibles.

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PARKSVILLE 1.1 acres subdividable waterfront on Gaetjen St. Newer 3 bay garage with suite & older house. 250248-4374

NANAIMO: QUIET, clean and updated 1 bdrm for June 1st. Central location, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refs. $675/mo. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633.

DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.

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

NANAIMO (near VIU) 1 bdrm grnd level, own entry. NP/NS, no drugs. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call (250)591-8339,(250)751-4791.

1997 MERCEDES Benz E320. Lady driven. All services kept up to date. 123,000 miles. $6000. obo. Fully loaded: leather - no rips or tears. Heated seats, sun roof. 4-dr cruise. Exc. cond. (250)753-6748.

EXCELLENT 2007 SUZUKI V-Strom 650 Adventure Tour. Low kms, $4800. No winters, must see! Call (250)754-6349 or (250)616-6525.

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APARTMENT/CONDO DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Bachelor apt. $550, N/P, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call (250)729-1997.

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

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

RV PADS RV SITES, only 2 left. Longterm, on Roger Creek in Pt. Alberni. Beautiful site, feels like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the country, but close to town. Full hook-up, everything incld. Hi-speed internet, HD TV, power water sewer. $425. 1-888-684-4290.

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Date: Wednesday, May 20, 6-8pm Location: GR Paine Horticultural Training Centre Nanaimo Program start date: September 12, 2015

Call 250-746-3519 to register. www.cc.viu.ca/ce

UNIVERSITY AREA- large 1bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Near bus, shopping, schools, own entry. $800 hydro incl. NP/NS. 250-585-6273, 250-797-2671.

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CLOSE TO Town- ocean view, 1 bdrm, $650. Includes cable. Call (250)618-6800, (250)619-0416.

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NICE, CLEAN 3-BDRM townhouse. Fridge, stove, W/D. Quiet area on bus route near University. N/P. Avail June 1. $1050./mo. (250)710-1947.

Brierly Hill, Drake St, Estevan Rd, Stewart Ave

09120500

Chestnut St, Estevan Rd

10070400

College Dr., Okanagan Pl, Selkirk Dr

10070600

Arbot Rd, Frankies Pl, Harwell Rd, Jingle Point Rd, Kathryn Pl

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18100900

King Cres, King Richard Dr, Robin Hood Dr, Sheriff Way

RELIABLE N/S Retired couple seeks to rent 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath apartment, condo or 1-level patio home. Preferable with covered parking. For late June/ July 1st. (250)390-3370.

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Hammond Bay Rd, Morningside Dr, Tiki Lane, Tiki Way

11030600

Carriage Dr, Colony Park, Entwhistle Dr

20062200

TRANSPORTATION

Arcadia Pl, Broughton Pl, Bullrush Pl, 72 Fairbrook Cres

2093200

Clover Pl, Country Club Dr, Fairway Cres, Putter Pl, Rock City Rd

MOTORCYCLES

11030300

Dewdrop Pl, Fillinger Cres, Finnerty Cres, Finnerty Pl, Ney Dr, Shorecliff Point, Whalley Way

9131800

Giggleswick Pl, Grant Ave, Hallen Ave, 58 Strathmore St, Woodlands St

23050300

Butcher Rd, Clipper Dr., Hammond Bay Rd., Kenwill Dr., Ventura Dr.

18101200

Little John Way, Marion Way, Scarlet Hill 30 Rd., Sherwood Dr.

23033800

Emil Pl., Hammond Bay Rd., Roy Lane, Rutherford Rd.

23033600

Dustin Pl., Lost Lake, Malibu Terr., Vanderneuk Rd.

9111600

Bowen Rd., Northfield Rd.

TWO HONDA â&#x20AC;&#x153;REFLEXâ&#x20AC;? motorbikes; 250cc, both 1 owner; 1 has 18000 miles (2002) the other has 10,000 miles (2006); Deluxe chrome trim on both and both like new; asking $7,000 & $6,000 respectively O.B.O.. Cost $12,000 new. Also 2 motorcycle jackets â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joe Rocketâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ballisticâ&#x20AC;? with kevlar pads; Ladies size med. & Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size Lge. asking $200 each. Each cost $350 new. Ladies leather chaps size 32 waist $65. also like new. Call Paul 250-758-9216

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We Salute Nanaimo’s

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Turner sets pace for ALS walk Nanaimo resident Bill Turner is setting the pace for this year’s Mid-Island Walk for ALS. Turner, who was diagnosed with ALS last year, has taken on the job of coordinating the threekilometre charity fundraiser, set to run June 7. The walk is one of the longest-standing fundraisers for the ALS Society of B.C. and all about building awareness of the fatal neuromuscular disease that affects approximately 400 people across the province. All of the proceeds raised will go toward research and patient services, according to Turner. He was diagnosed last year with ALS, a disease his mother and aunt also had. He doesn’t like having it, but he isn’t prepared to quit. That’s a lesson learned from Serge Vaillancourt, a Nanaimo man who shared his journey with ALS through the News Bulletin in 2014. Turner came across an article a couple weeks after his own diagnosis and got in touch with Vaillancourt. He also took part in a beer and burger fundraiser for the Walk for ALS and decided he’d get involved the following year. “I learned from Serge that you don’t quit. You keep on going. He was a wonderful man and I was very sad when he passed away,” Turner said. “Serge’s desire to help and improve the ALS situation for anybody as well as the organ transplant is something that I look up to and I’m going to try to carry on from his example.” He’s also looking to give back to the ALS society and the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre. The aim is to see $40,000 raised in this year’s walk. “It’s not a sad day. It’s a day to laugh and enjoy each other’s company and life in itself,” Turner said. Registration starts 11 a.m. June 7 at Parksville city hall.

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Welcome to the driver’s seat Driving through spectacular spec Spanish scenery shows the capability the Touareg SUV

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Taking a Touareg of the Sierra Nevada mountains Malaga Spain Granada, an hour away. Southern Spain isn’t a place one gets to The group was excited to visit the World quickly, especially from the west coast of Heritage Site of the Alhambra (The Red Canada. Castle). This stunning site dates back to Trekking across the Atlantic Ocean, arrivroughly 800 BC but the structure seen ing late in Frankfurt with only 40 minutes today has roots in the 14th century. It to connect to our flight to Malaga, resulthas been used as a fortress and palace ed in a dash though the airport. Slumping and several different religions have into my seat, sweaty and tired I awoke a called this home. The architecture is The TDI version half hour before landing looking out the stunning from the inside but even more delivers amazing window at the Sierra Nevada mountain fascinating from across the valley floor, range, the location of our off-road experi- power; it uses up to as we had dinner and watched the casence the following day. tle glow under the clear moonlit sky. 25 percent less fuel Volkswagen has what they call “Driving and has amazing The next day was the business day, with Experiences” in far-flung places like 290 km of off-road driving, making resale value. Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, Norway our way through the Sierra Nevada and Sweden, getting to drive the Touareg Zack Spencer Mountains, back to Malaga. The eight SUV through spectacular scenery and identically equipped Touareg SUVs were experience the true capability of this quite a sight travelling through the vehicle. The two-day adventure our group was on small villages and towns carved into the mountainside. was a condensed version of the four-day experience The forested section was similar to driving in British the public can book. The cost is 2,300 Euros ($3,115), Columbia, even the pine trees looked similar to the which includes the vehicle, fuel, food and transfers ones found around Lillooet and the dusty roads covfor the full four days but not airfare. When you break ered the once clean SUVs in a matter of minutes. it down by the day, it’s rather good value and would The driving was slow. Not because of the Touareg but be a wonderful side excursion for anyone already on because there were three TV crews on this adventure, holiday in one of these locations. including myself from Driving Television. Having to stop and take video held the whole group up, but it Our TDI clean diesel Touareg featured a leather interior made for some stunning shots. and navigation, almost identical to our Canadian The Touareg TDI is the perfect choice for this challenge spec versions with one difference. This vehicle had an or any average commute. The 3.0L turbocharged adjustable air suspension to raise or lower the vehicle engine has 240hp but a whopping 406 lb.-ft. of torque. depending on the road surface. Since we don’t get this And torque is what you need for crawling over rocks feature in Canada, all the off road driving was done and splashing through rivers, but it also makes driving as close to the ride-height of the passive springs and this large five-passenger SUV a breeze even in city sitshocks used in the Canadian spec trucks. uations. On the short highway stages we experienced, For the first leg, we drove on the highway to the city of

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the TDI cruised effortlessly at over 120 km/h. After a lunch break of traditional paella, the group headed out again into the canyons and rugged landscape – very similar to Utah – with carved cliffs. The most memorable part was the smell of wild Rosemary bushes and the wild Jasmine filling the air. Not just a hint, rather a wonderful aroma that occupied the entire valley floor. As we pulled into Malaga after 12 hours behind the wheel of the 2015 Touareg, I have come to appreciate it all over again. This is a premium VW offering, starting at $53,965. The TDI is the one to get. Not that the regular gasoline is a bad choice; rather, the TDI diesel is a better choice. The TDI version delivers amazing power; it uses up to 25 per cent less fuel and has amazing resale value. The 2015 model gets a slight facelift, so slight I’d have a hard time pointing out the changes, but this SUV is about what it can do, not how flashy it is. If you would like to find out more about taking part in your own VW adventure, go to www-volkswagen-driving-adventure.de to find out more. Next time, Morocco sounds like fun… Write to zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from May 1 to June 1, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,715, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. §“Don’t Pay for 90 days” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2015 Forte and Sportage on approved credit (OAC). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer ends June 1, 2015. ∞Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2015 Forte LX+ AT (FO743F)/2015 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551F) with a selling price of $21,752/$24,832 is based on weekly payments of $68/$63, and excludes delivery and destination fees of $1,535/$1,715, $22 AMVIC fee, and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) for 60/84 months at 0% with a $0 down payment/equivalent trade, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Offer also includes Bonus Cash of $4,000/$2,000. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Offer ends June 1, 2015. ∞Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F) with a selling price of $15,652 is based on monthly payments of $152 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,535, $22 AMVIC fee, and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) for 60 months at 0% with a $0 down payment/equivalent trade, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Offer also includes a lease credit of $900. Total lease obligation is $9,117 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $5,627. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Offer ends June 1, 2015. ΦBonus Cash amounts are offered on select 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ‡ Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Sportage SX Luxury (SP759F) is $26,695/$22,395/$38,495. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl AT/2015 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Toyota introduced a completely redesigned and more upscale Highlander in 2008 (its mid-sized utility vehicle) that was bigger with three rows of seating, more powerful and more expensive. Bad timing, as that very same year the world`s economy took an unexpected and spectacular nosedive, which sparked a major consumer trend to scale down. This model offers a more rounded shape with pronounced wheel arches and

GET UP TO Thursday, May 14, 2015

Highlander fits big families there’s a flip-open rear door window. It’s a handy feature that allows you to drop stuff into the cargo area without opening the large rear door. The V6 engine versions of Highlander came with four-wheel-drive plus extra goodies like a back-up camera, a power driver’s seat and fog lamps. Above base, the higher trim levels were Sport, Limited and SR5 (only for 2008). A four-wheel-drive Highlander Hybrid with a gas/ electric powertrain was also offered and came in base and Limited trim levels. Hybrid power is provided by a 3.3 litre V6 engine coupled to an electric motor and they have a combined power output of 270 horsepower, which is roughly the same as the regular 3.5-litre V6. The hybrid’s city/highway fuel economy, however, is rated (new five-cycle method) at 8.6 / 9.5 L/100km compared to 13.8 / 10.4 km/100km for the 3.5L V6. Reacting to the new economic reality, in an impressively quick way, Toyota introduced a

2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”<>

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†

2015 SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB WITH ALL-TERRAIN PACKAGE SHOWN

OFFERS END JUNE 1ST substantially lower priced and more basic, front-drive Highlander, midway through the ’09 model year. It came with two-row seating and a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This engine can provide 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm and its city/highway fuel economy rating is 11.8 / 8.7 L/100km. Highlander is a Top Safety Pick according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read more at www.drivewaybc.ca.

PRECISION TRUCK EVENT

SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 2WD KODIAK EDITION

10,000 IN TOTAL VALUE*

INCLUDES: $4,500 DELIVERY CREDIT, $2,095 CASH CREDIT, $1,000 LOYALTY CASH, $2,155 KODIAK PACKAGE DISCOUNT AND $250 KODIAK DOUBLE CAB 2WD CASH CREDIT. TRADE IN ANY 2008 OR OLDER VEHICLE FOR THE NEW 2015 SIERRA OFFER INCLUDES $1500 CREDIT ON 2015 GMC SIERRA HD & $1000 OWNER/ CONQUEST CASH

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA)/Sierra 1500 Crew Cab (1SA), or purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Kodiak Edition and GMC Terrain FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *$10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Kodiak addition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $250 Kodiak Double Cab 2WD cash credit, and $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $250 and $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $31,741/$34,726, (includes $4,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, a $1000 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit and a $893 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30)/ Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30). Bi-weekly payment is $145/$155 for 24 months at 0.0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,000 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,530/$10,055, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $22,211/$24,671. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. † Purchase price includes $670 Loyalty Cash and a cash credit of $4,200 and applies to new 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1 FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st, 2015 through June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st, 2015 through June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Trade In, Trade Up Bonus is available towards the purchase/ finance/ lease of a 2015MY Sierra LD ($1,000) or HD ($1,500)and is tax inclusive. To be eligible, a 2008 MY or older vehicle must be traded in to the selling dealer. The maximum available credit of $2,500 applies to 2015 Sierra HD and consists of $1,000 conquest/loyalty credit and $1,500 Trade In, Trade Up Bonus. Offer valid until June 1, 2015. <>The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. *†U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

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License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specified Models only. Offers valid from May 1st through June 1st, 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin 33

Lift up your truck’s spirits case, having a mechanic or a few knowledgeable friends around will help make the job go smoothly.

by Ian Harwood

Purchasing a new or used truck is exciting but personalizing it is even more fun! Believe me when I tell you, buying the truck is the cheap part. I have seen people over the years spend upwards of $25,000 or more on customization. One of the more popular things to do these days is to install a suspension lift along with larger tires and wheels. If you’re going to tackle this yourself, here are a few things you should know.

Modifications Upgrading to taller tires also means that a number of components may require part upgrades or some tuning to compensate. For instance, a truck’s engine is tuned at specific gear ratios to propel the vehicle. When adding taller tires, the gear ratios must be changed accordingly, since the engine has to spin much larger, heavier tires. You will also be required to purchase a speedometer recalibration tool, so you have an accurate reading. Again, consult with more experienced individuals for further insight. Read more at www.drivewaybc.ca.

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