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There will be no job losses as a part of the Regional District of Nanaimo’s operational and efficiency review, says its top executive. In 2013, regional district directors approved a motion to conduct an extensive core services review, which was done through feedback from management and staff. The board voted to accept the report at its Oct. 27 meeting. “There’s no loss of positions,” said Paul Thorkelsson, regional district chief administrative officer. “Some of the recommendations speak to potential shifting to different priorities, but no loss of positions.” The report’s priority recommendations constitute more than $1 million in direct savings for the regional district, with another $250,000 in “potential avoided costs.” Thorkelsson said a number of recommen-

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Lantzville halts its core-review process Lantzville council put the brakes on a core review until after a strategic planning session. Coun. John Coulson called for a core review in late October, including a detailed forecast on staffing at the district for the next five years. But while civic politicians supported the idea during an open meeting, not everyone agreed with the scope or timing. Mayor Colin Haime said he

struggled with the narrowness on the staffing projection part of the motion. Coun. Dot Neary preferred to see the core review issue dealt with in a strategic planning session to discuss more in depth what it means and how high a priority it is. Council unanimously agreed to postpone the motion for a core review and staffing projections.

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Working together to create a common vision is one of the most important tasks councillors will have in their four-year term, according to Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce CEO Kim Smythe. During a presentation to council Monday, Smythe took aim at councillors’ inability to communicate respectfully and pointed to a lack of progress on initiatives the Chamber of Commerce sees as priorities. The address comes as an independent investigator reviews a complaint of bullying and harassment at city hall and councillors work with a facilitator to improve relations. According to Smythe, initiatives like overhauling sign bylaws, a new green-tape committee and a strategic plan should be achievable by

council, but the majority of the initiatives are stalled or haven’t begun. He also said that people shouting out and waving signs in front of cameras and the audience leads to an atmosphere of chaos and those experiences, and the leadership’s inability to maintain order, is at least partly responsible for council failing to meet quorum four times this year. “There are some who would say that an inability to define a shared vision both short and long term by this council is causing a slow down and is, in fact, preventing any real progress,” he said, pointing to disrespectful communication and toxic relations as impediments to a vision. With a new city manager, Smythe encouraged council to come together on a common vision. The new city manager will be in charge of rebuilding a senior management team and those leaders will make a major contribution to a new culture and steer Nanaimo’s course for the future. “This must be based on the

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debris and glare from wet roads can also combine with early onset of darkness to make travel treacherous, especially on rainy nights. Cpl. Norm Smith, head of Nanaimo RCMP’s Municipal Traffic Section, said failure to have tires 10.14.15 suited to conditions can result in fines and being turned back by police. Winter tires are required for highways, such as the

Malahat, Oct. 1 to March 31. During the winter driving season, signs posted at the start of the highway display the symbols ‘M+S’ for mud and snow-rated all-season tires and a snowflake inside a mountain outline symbol for snow tires. When signs flash those symbols, vehicle must have either tire type installed before proceeding. “Those are basically two types of tires that are going to be out

on the road for going over the Malahat, the Coquihalla and the (Port Alberni) hump I think also has a sign on it now,” Smith said. Disregarding the signs can result in a $109 fine for disobeying a traffic control device and police can also close a highway and prevent vehicles without suitable tires from proceeding if weather conditions warrant. Police in Nanaimo and ICBC will be out checking vehicles for safe tires, windshield wipers, functioning lights and other safety equipment Nov. 25. To report a concerns or make suggestions about snow and ice control, please contact Nanaimo’s public works department at 250-758-5222 or public.worksinfo@ nanaimo.ca. To report concerns in city parks and trails, please contact Nanaimo parks, recreation and environment at 250-756-5200 or askpre@nanaimo. ca. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

Police search for suspect in poppy theft Police are looking for a man they believe could be responsible for the thefts of two poppy donation cans. The first theft was reported from the 7-Eleven at 1602 Bowen Rd. shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday, but had actually occurred sometime earlier in the morning and was discovered when a poppy

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Lantzville council nixed a governance-only workshop, choosing instead to lump the issue with strategic planning. The District of Lantzville will search for a consultant to guide strategic planning with a newly formed council now at the helm of the district. Lantzville was directed to hold a governance workshop by the B.C. Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development after the resignation of four politicians. In September, council agreed to have staff members issue a request for quotations for a governance facilitator. After

being presented Oct. 26 with a choice of facilitators and a request of up to $15,000 to do the work, council opted to make governance a part of a strategic planning and priorities exercise. Some councillors took issue with the cost and pointed out that there’s a new council and senior administrative staff and a need to move on. Coun. Denise Haime said she has no problem with a strategic plan and throwing some governance work in there, but could not support spending $15,000 “just talking about relationships.” Coun. John Coulson said he hates the term governance, adding that he never knew what it meant until he joined “this gig.” He said with a huge shakeup and three new staff members, “why don’t we let this rest for a little bit and see what happens?”

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The Nanaimo school district is considering placing its elementary and secondary school Learn at Home programs under one roof as part of its updated facilities plan. Learn at Home K-7 is currently housed at Departure Bay EcoSchool and its Grade 8-12 counterpart at Nanaimo District Secondary School. The proposal would see both housed at either Dufferin Crescent Elementary or Mount Benson Elementary – former school sites. The Ministr y of Education-approved distributed learning education program sees students learning online, with some face-to-face classroom time with teachers. Kari Peterson, learning alternatives’ parent advisory council chairwoman, is in favour of having both in one location. She said the Departure Bay school needs space as it is devel-

oping as an eco-academy. “ B o t h p ro g r a m s are outgrowing their space in both locations ... we think amalgamating them under our own school will [offer] way more opportunities for the kids as far as programming goes and continuity for the kids.” Since students are learning from another locale, John Blain, school superintendent, said moving the programs to a physical location won’t impact enrolment. “If we open another building it comes into our count, but if we open Mount Benson or Dufferin Crescent, the opening of those buildings for distance education do not come into our numbers around capacity utilization,” said Blain. Both school properties are Crown land and can only be used for educational purposes, said Blain. The school district hosts a special meeting tonight (Nov. 5), 6:30 p.m., for stakeholders to make presentations on the facilities plan at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Ted Carson, chairmen of the Nanaimo Foundation holds a poster promoting Random Acts of Kindness Day, which takes place on Friday (Nov. 6). The event takes place throughout the world and is intended to spread happiness through positive random acts. NICHOLAS PESCOD THE NEwS BuLLETIN

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Take a moment and do something nice for someone tomorrow. Whether it is paying for coffee or bringing snacks for co-workers, any small act of kindness is encouraged. That’s the message being promoted by the Nanaimo Foundation, which is heading up Random Acts of Kindness Day for Nanaimo. Laurie Bienert, the foundation’s development officer, said Friday (Nov. 6) is all about paying it forward. “When somebody does something nice for you, pay that act of kindness forward and look for little ways that you can do random acts of kindness in your community,” Bienert said. Random Acts of Kindness Day was first organized in 2008 by the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation and has grown ever since.

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The Nanaimo school district can track student bus ridership via some new technology. Nanaimo students registering for bus service have been issued a Z Pass card. According to Pete Sabo, school district director of planning and operations, information gathered will allow the district to determine if changes are required to bus schedules. “As the student passes and scans their card with the Z Pass reader upon entering or leaving the school bus, the time, date and location is logged and transmitted to a secure database. “Accurate information is available to answer parent and administrators’ questions accurately and cost-effectively,” Sabo said in an e-mail. Parents can also receive alerts on their cellphones via a downloadable app. When asked about privacy concerns related to information collected, Sabo said the district is committed to protecting the personal data of students. Accurate details about if and when a student has boarded or exited a bus accounts for a siz-

able amount of calls parents make to schools, he said. “The district already has a database on who gets on and off the bus. This new system assists in the process of collecting the data,” said Sabo. Charlene McKay, Nanaimo school district parent advisory council president, said the council is waiting to see how everything plays out and hasn’t heard any privacy collection concerns from parents as of yet. “The buses are equipped with [global positioning systems] to begin with, so the school district is essentially always tracking where the bus is, so I guess it’s an extension of that, but no one’s actually approached me specifically about it,” said McKay. Sabo said the software won’t cause a change in bus routes. The software simply aids in collection of data that was already available, he said. There are approximately 1,400 riders in the Nanaimo school district, said Sabo.

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There’s an old saying: You can never go home again. The re-opening of Cedar Community Secondary School became a lot harder for trustees to justify last week, after Nanaimo school district revealed that only 200 students intend to enrol next fall. That’s a tiny high school population, and it’s less than half the facility’s capacity. The lack of interest in re-enrolling at Cedar is understandable. A year ago, students and their families were forced to choose between John Barsby or Ladysmith secondary. Moving schools is tough for a teen, but the kids managed it, made friends and made the best of things. Is it any wonder that there would be a hesitancy, now, to relocate again and start over? And keep in mind, this is after just one full school year. It stands to reason that by next fall, students might be even more entrenched at their current schools. Reopening Cedar was very much a pet project of a majority of school trustees from the start; for all intents and purposes, it’s the fulfillment of a campaign promise, one that was supported by voters. But district-wide, it’s creating an increasingly obvious double standard. It’s creating hypocrisy. Our well-meaning trustees are re-opening a sparsely populated school that will be riddled with programming gaps, and at the same time they’re considering closing schools in other parts of the city, suggesting it’s the only way to maintain programs for pupils there. The school board chairman maintains Cedar will re-open, whatever its enrolment. We hope the school district is able to come up with creative ways to offer the courses students need for their post-secondary aspirations. What about electives? What about extracurriculars? Will there be enough students to field sports teams? What we do know is that people in Cedar are getting their school back. We just hope it’s the school they remember, the one they want, and the one that’s best for the kids.

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The silence of the government e-mail servers Premier Christy Clark’s govern- blanked out, and offers to disment has been steadily backed cuss the situation by phone. into a corner on its apparent “I fully expect that [the deletion of e-mails involving sen- Ombudsperson] will do a comsitive government topics. prehensive review and will conA week-long barrage of accusent to the release of more docusations by the NDP Opposition ments,” said Citizens’ Services peaked with its most damnMinister Amrik Virk, when NDP ing evidence of a cover-up, in MLA Adrian Dix questioned the the long-running case of eight lack of records. health researchers suspended or There will be more sound and fired from drug approval studfury over this, but only Chalke’s ies. Most have been report can provide paid settlements or new information. And B.C. reinstated after the even then, the damage VIEWS biggest personnel is done, settlements Tom Fletcher management blunder and non-disclosure Black Press in memory. One comdeals have been mitted suicide. signed, and Clark and We are now into a Health Minister Terry second independent Lake have formally review of this tragic apologized. case, after an indeThe larger issue pendent lawyer was is how freedom of unable to determine information legislawhat went wrong, tion should work. because she couldn’t compel Should the Opposition be able testimony or demand records. It to second-guess decisions of is now in the hands of B.C.’s new bureaucrats by going through Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, who their e-mails? has that authority. The traditional answer is no. Somehow the only record Elected officials are responsible, released to the NDP for the twoeven if they had no actual role, year period of the firings and as should always be the case in subsequent investigation was hiring and firing ministry staff heavily blanked out. and awarding government work It refers to an “update on litiga- contracts. tion resolution from investigaThere are sound reasons for tion,” the substance of which is this. Consider another sensitive

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decision, to shoot wolves from the air in a last-ditch effort to preserve dwindling mountain caribou herds. Protesters, pop stars and politicians can sound off as they like, but these hard decisions are made and carried out by wildlife experts working for or consulted by the province. The minister, in this case Forests Minister Steve Thomson, authorizes the use of helicopters and rifles and takes the political consequences. One can imagine the agonizing discussion that goes on behind the scenes, as provincial and First Nations wildlife experts watch caribou herds dwindle despite widespread habitat protection efforts. They not only make the technical call, they have to pull the trigger. Would wildlife biologists be able to provide frank advice for or against this decision if they knew their names and opinions could later be used in a political battle in the legislature and in the streets? No. And can you run a public service if everyone is subjected to the scrutiny that only politicians choose to endure? No. ◆ Tom Fletcher is columnist and legislature reporter for Black Press.

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Harper left behind fiscal failures To the Editor,

Re: Election all over except the shouting, Letters, Oct. 27. I am getting so tired of and so angry with the letters telling us how well off we were with Stephen Harper running the country. How our taxes were so low, and we weren’t going to go into spiralling debt like we are with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau governing the country. Well, either you have short-term memories or you have been living in Harper’s fantasyland. In 2006-07, the Conservatives inherited a surplus of $13.8 billion from the Liberals, which they turned into a

deficit of $5.8 billion within two years. After that, average deficits of $24.1 billion. Harper cut taxes for high-income, single-earner families with children under 18. Just 15 per cent of families. These tax cuts accomplished nothing for the economy. None of them contributed to economic growth or job creation. They certainly did not contribute to tax fairness. Numbers don’t lie, people do. Harper and his party were trying to present a decade of fiscal failure as one long triumph.

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Re: New PM reflects Canada’s values, Letters, Oct. 22. What a load of garbage to say that Canada has lost its reputation. How many of the billions of people on Earth were consulted to derive this absurd opinion? Stephen Harper was bullied to death for weeks on end. This should give Canada a bad name. Calgary Airport deserves to be re-named Stephen Harper Airport, even to symbolize that bullying is not acceptable in a decent country like Canada.

Gillian Franklin Nanaimo

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Violence arose from violence To the Editor,

While I’m moved to tears at the sight of Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper laying a wreath at the memorial for the Canadian soldier killed on Parliament Hill, I would feel more comfortable if they had expressed some remorse for bombing Libya, which led directly to this tragedy. And to the refugee crisis exploding across the Mediterranean.

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Pursuit of LNG investment isn’t right for Vancouver Island To the Editor,

Re: Mayor talks trade during trip to China, Oct. 29. Does Mayor Bill McKay not understand the severe environmental concerns regarding LNG and the fracking process for its extraction? We need to be doing all we can possibly do to protect and nourish our environment – the fracking process to extract LNG poisons our water, air and land. It uses and contaminates thousands of litres of our precious fresh water in the extraction process. Does it not make more sense to focus on solar, tidal, wind and other sustainable alternatives? Let’s not waste any more energy and resources on things that do not provide immediate and long-range sustainable benefits. I do hope wisdom will prevail – that McKay will not be swayed by Premier Christy Clark’s blindsided insistence that LNG is good for B.C.

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Re: Mayor talks trade during trip to China, Oct. 29. Protecting Mother Earth and all her sentient beings is humanity’s most important task now and in the future. Our mayor must wake up to the tremendous damage done by fracking and its devastating impact on the air we breathe, the water we drink and the earth we plant. Should we allow decision makers in Nanaimo and elsewhere to poison the very elements needed by living beings in their struggle to survive now and in the future?

Inge Bolin Nanaimo

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Re: Mayor talks trade during trip to China, Oct. 29. The world does seem to be going mad. On Vancouver Island there are LNG plants planned for the east and west coasts of the Island. How much LNG does the Liberal government plan to have fracked in this province, with its concomitant poisoning and waste of water? And, why concentrate all the condensation on Vancouver Island, which necessitates more pipelines under the ocean? Surely, this is just a free holiday for all and not a last-ditch effort to sell LNG in a failing market, where China, with its excessively high cancer rate aims to clean its air with renewable energy. By using renewables, we could save our water and land from flooding with the proposed Site C dam. B.C. could take a lesson from China and clean up its own act.

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artuffe is shrouded in the guise of an angel. But underneath his wellcrafted persona lurks a devious liar. His mentor, Orgon, is blind to Tartuffe’s real character and believes his apprentice is a pious and saintly man. Orgon’s family realizes Tartuffe’s real disposition and as its concern increases, it begins to work to expose Tartuffe’s true nature. Yet Tartuffe possesses strong persuasive skills and even as family members work against him, Tartuffe is slowly tearing the family apart. It’s a dilemma explored in Moliere’s play Tartuffe, this fall’s theatrical presentation by the Vancouver Island theatre department. The French writer created the satirical play because he saw people abusing positions of power. “The character of Tartuffe is a con artist … He completely pulls the wool over the eyes of his mentor Orgon,” said Leon Potter, a VIU theatre professor. “I play a cheater who uses so much energy. Basically I do everything to convince everyone I am telling the truth,” said Elly Tomasson, a second-year theatre student who plays Tartuffe. The stage is plainly set with multiple doors lining the backdrop. It creates a dreamlike experience for the audience with the real presence of the Says… actors bringing the Simon viewers further into the tale. “By Get makingyour something almost dreamlike it can survive forever and order in now is timeless,” said Potter. It allows the actors for your Fallto create their own way of telling the story.

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The beauty of potter’s clay and what it eventually becomes is all in the hands of the artist. Everything from shape, functionality and colour is up to the potter. It can be a decorative mask to place on a wall or a serving dish for delicious foods baked in the oven.

For Wendy Cyrenne, a member of the Nanaimo Pottery Co-op, creating pottery is about making functional pieces people can use such as butter dishes, wine glasses or hand-made spoons. She’s been a potter for the past 15 years and pursues the art form and a recreational hobby. “I never really know what I am going to end up with. It’s so fluid you can do so much with the clay,” said Cyrenne. “You have to deal with the clay in a manner that shows who is in charge.” Cyrenne is one of the pot-

ters displaying her work at the Nanaimo Pottery Co-op’s winter show and sale, Friday to Sunday (Nov. 6-8) at Country Club Centre. Friday the show is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are 26 potters participating. “This is the best turnout yet. There is such a range of ideas and directions,” she said. “It’s incredible.” For more information about the pottery co-op please go to www.nanaimopottery.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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professor, said there is a mix of short and long films. One film is 80 minutes and examines a failed social housing project in St. Louis. “Some of the films provoke quite a lot of discussion,” said Alexander. “Often people link the issues in our community to what they see, linking it to burning issues in the

Nanaimo community.” After each film screening there is a facilitated discussion. “People really enjoy the discussion and are quite passionate,” said Alexander. The festival includes a speakers’ panel featuring Ting Pan, sustainability coordinator for the Regional District of Nanaimo who will discuss green

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We really feel it’s important for the kids to recognize where we started from, where we are now, the liberties that we enjoy.

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With the Battle of Vimy Ridge’s 100th anniversary in April 2017, Nanaimo cadets will be looking to delve deeper into the experience of the First World War. The battle saw mainly Canadian troops battling counterparts from Germany. The Canadians captured the ridge, but suffered more than 10,000 casualties. A Nanaimo contingent is planning to travel to the site in France and the cadets will have to research a fallen Canadian soldier with the aim of visiting their memorial grave marker. Sea cadets Avery McParlan and Stefan Jaeger and air cadet Charles Paradis are eagerly anticipating the journey. “It sounds like a great opportunity to get to go to France, see what the people fought for back then,” said McParlan. “Vimy Ridge was like a defining moment in Canadian history and it’s going to be really cool to see what it was,” said Jaeger. “I’ve never been to France and going there, along with the air cadets, I feel would just be a great experience,” said Paradis. Pia Pedersen, an air cadet mother and organizer, said the battle was a notable moment in Canadian history, with some even referring to it as “the birth of a nation.” “Because it’s a 100th anniversary, when

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Cadets in Nanaimo, including Charles Paradis, left, Alicia Chen, Abigail McParlan, Liam Paradis, Ciara Jaeger (front), Stefan Jaeger, Avery McParlan and Kaelen Saunders, are planning to take a trip to France in April 2017 for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. As part of the journey, cadets will research a soldier who died in that battle and will lay a wreath at their memorial gravestone.

you think about how far we’ve come as a country in 100 years, we really feel it’s important for the kids to recognize where we started from, where we are now, the liberties that we enjoy. “War is hell. We don’t want them to think that, ‘Hey, it’s all fun and games, right?’” said Pedersen. Sandi Jaeger, parent, fundraising orga-

nizer and sea cadet board member, said it is important not to forget the wars. “Kids today don’t really have a connection like we did, with somebody who was actually there,” said Jaeger. “It’s important for them to experience things like this. That they realize what really happened, outside of a textbook.” Pedersen said the trip is sanctioned

by the Canadian Forces, but cadets will have to fundraise on their own. The price tag is $3,800 a cadet. Bottle drives, hot dog sales and beerand-burger events will be among the fundraising efforts. The group will also apply for grants, Pedersen said. “You could just write a cheque for $3,800 if you have that money, and that would work, but we don’t believe that’s in the best interests of the children,” said Pedersen. “We think that they need to work for it, so fundraising is part of that.” The cadets haven’t been assigned their subjects yet, but are looking forward to educational value of the project. “As part of the trip, we have to research a soldier and lay a wreath on their grave, so it’s also a great learning experience for the cadet to learn more about this historical battle,” said Stefan Jaeger. “I don’t know much about Vimy Ridge, but I guess that’s why I’m going there. So I can learn a bit more about Canada’s history,” said Paradis. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Bugle from Korean War on display

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Remembering those who sacrificed in the name of freedom.

Chinese bugle from a pivotal battle of the Korean War is on display at Vancouver Island Military Museum, donated by the man who fought in that engagement. All Joel Beaman and his unit could do the morning of April 23, 1951, was watch the Kapyong Valley below as the Chinese People’s 118th Brigade of the People’s Volunteer Army, numbering 5,000 or more, formed up for a massive attack. Positioned south of Beaman and his unit, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Second Battalion, were the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment and the British 1st Middlesex Regiment. Beaman, a sergeant and just 23, was waiting with 1,119 other Canadians by his recollection (although Veterans Affairs pegs their number at just 700) for the Chinese attack. The action was key to a Chinese counter offensive to retake the city of Seoul and crush United Nations defences. The outcome of the battle and the future of South Korea would rest ultimately on the ability of the Canadians to hold up under the onslaught. “We were dug in waiting because during the day we could see the Chinese forming up in the valley and they formed up so massive that there was just, like ants crawling on the ground, so we knew something big was about to happen,” Beaman said. Sixty-four years later, Beaman still can’t talk about the battle itself, in which he remembers being outnumbered anywhere from three-to-one to 20-to-one. “My friends, my buddies, they were all courageous men,” Beaman said. “I guess I can also tell you that when the Chinese attack they’re beating on bamboo sticks and pots and pans and blowing bugles and trying to put the scare of Christ into you before they attack. They liked doing that, but it didn’t work.” The Australians held out overnight, but were forced to withdraw the next day when the Chinese turned their attention on the Canadians.

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Joel Beamans holds a Chinese infantry bugle he came into possession of in April 1951 at the Korean War Battle of Kapyong. The instrument is now on display in the Korean War exhibit at the Vancouver Island Military Museum.

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hile Nanaimo honours the Canadian Armed Forces on Remembrance Day, a digital memorial has been displayed at Vancouver Island University since Oct. 4. Between 8:30 p.m. to 7:10 a.m. until Remembrance Day, the names of more than 519,000 soldiers who fell during the First World War are shown on a screen at the university’s welcome centre, as part of The World Remembers Project. The project is an international memorial initiative by Canadian actor and director R.H. Thomson. Stephen Davies, a history professor at the university, said the nighttime slot was chosen to maximize the visual effect and displaying the names at that time would be more meaningful and poignant.

The war occurred between July 1914 and November 1918 and names will be displayed in each year of the conflict’s 100th anniversary – and not just Canadian soldiers either. Davies, also the project director for online Canadian war-time archive Canadian Letters and Images Project, advocated the university take part in The World Remembers because he thought it was important that the international side of the war receive attention as well. “When they start to see 500,000 names across a screen, and to realize that each of those represents a person who’s had a rich, full life that was lost, I think at that point then, we really begin to appreciate the true cost of war, internationally,” said Davies. “And I think that’s the idea, is this commonality of experience, commonality of loss and grief, because we lost over 60,000, but you look at the Germans in 1915, the French, all suffering terrible, terrible losses, and I think it’s important

to remember after 100 years, that we all suffered from that war,” he said. The Canadian Letters and Images Project was started by Davies in August 2000. The website displays digitized versions of soldiers’ letters and photos and is about to receive an upgrade and more. The new website will go online this month and features audio of people reading letters, for the visually impaired. The history department is working with the drama department to ensure as many audio letters are posted as possible and there will also be some notable Canadians lending their voices, Davies said. “What’s unique about this is that we have wellknown Canadians who will be reading those letters ... Chris Hadfield is reading letters, Dan Aykroyd, Michael J. Fox, they’re all contributing their time. So these will all be available and when you hear the spoken letter, it’s very powerful,” said Davies. In fact, Davies said

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Hadfield will read a letter from distinguished Nanaimo fighter pilot Raymond Collishaw. Georgina Reilly, Rick Mercer, Wayne Gretzky, Cynthia Dale will also provide verbal accounts. “They’re all going to be on the site reading letters and it’s really powerful to hear these people read letters ... this will bring attraction, some attention to the site and attention to the veterans who are being remembered and so I think that’s going to be a powerful teaching tool,” Davies said. The Letters and Images Project can be found at www.canadianletters.ca. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Darryl Hansen was a corporal with the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry when one of his troop mates stepped on an improvised explosive device in July 2008. His unit was on patrol in Afghanistan near a forward operations base and already had multiple firefights that day and Hansen had injured his knee, but pressed on to finish the patrol. “We were about 125 metres away from our destination where we were going to stop for the night and my buddy stepped on the IED and triggered it and he passed away,” Hansen said. The shockwave slammed Hansen into a mud wall that collapsed on top of him. “I remember waking up and the guys were saying, ‘Don’t let him go to sleep,’ and they were keeping me awake the rest of the night,” Hansen said. Hansen, then 26, in the few

months after arriving in Afghanistan, had already survived multiple firefights, a previous IED explosion that killed his section commander and a suicide bomber who killed an Afghan National Army member and injured three Canadians. The explosion left Hansen with a swollen disc in his spine, whiplash, permanent ringing in his ears and severe headaches from a traumatic brain injury, which have been treated since 2012 with Botox injections to his scalp to relax soft tissue and relieve pressure on his skull. The treatments make him feel sick, but are preferable to the prescription painkillers that blunted pain and cognitive skills. Extensive testing determined the nature of his brain injury and how to treat it. Hansen was slurring his speech, had trouble recalling words, would get lost and eventually had to use a GPS to commute between home and work. Hansen, now 33, recently moved to Campbell River to become a financial advisor and credits his success to support from his wife, maintaining a positive attitude and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Join Personnel Support Unit, which extended Hansen’s military service

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by assigning him to the 39 Signal Regiment in Nanaimo. “The [support unit] was the greatest thing the Canadian military’s ever done, in my opinion,” Hansen said. “We got to go there and hang out with other injured soldiers and talk about our story. … I was helping a lot of the new guys that were injured trying to get through the Veterans Affairs system, because that’s a tough system to deal with.” Hansen was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his work with veterans in 2013. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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By Marilyn assaf With first-hand experience of the Russian advance into Germany in 1945, Giselle Roeder is more than qualified to discuss the trauma inflicted upon civilians in time of war. Roeder will present an extraordinary narrative of ordinary German people living under Nazi rule at the next ElderCollege Saturday Speaker Series on Saturday (Nov. 7), 10 a.m. to noon, at Vancouver Island University. Roeder, a resident of Nanaimo, has harrowing tales to tell about the Russian invasion, the eviction of millions on ‘the road to nowhere,’ the establishment of two Germanys, life in the communist East,

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escapes leading to the Berlin Wall, and finally, emigration to Canada. She was 11 years old when the war ended. “I listened to the grown ups and to the BBC in the

evenings, but we weren’t allowed to discuss anything about the war,” she said. Her presentation will intrigue those who wish to learn more about the

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issues and implications of emigration in the context of historical and current world events. Roeder escaped from East Germany in 1955 and emigrated to Canada at age 29. She penned a book about her experiences entitled We Don’t Talk About That: An Amazing Stor y of Survival, published by Friesen Press in April 2014. Copies of the book are sold in 64 countries and Roeder says she has received e-mails from all over the world. She is currently working on a sequel. Roeder’s talk will take place in building 250, room 125. The cost is $10 per person at the door. Everyone is welcome. Free parking is available in Lot Q (adjacent to building 250) and on Fourth Street. Access Lot Q from entrance 4E off Fourth Street.

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Nanaimo band honours veterans with annual fall concert By rachel stern The News BulleTiN

The Nanaimo Concert Band pays homage to veterans during its annual fall concert. The concert, held Sunday (Nov. 8) at the Port Theatre, is for all ages and since it is held right before Remembrance Day, the group uses the occasion to show its respects. “It’s always a privilege to honour the veterans,” said John Forbes, who co-conducts the band with Gerry Klassen. “It’s hard to describe, a lot of honour goes into being a veteran.” Forbes served in the navy and for 10 years he worked with the cadet organization leading all the bands in British Columbia. When he retired from the forces, he moved to Nanaimo where he got involved with the Nanaimo Concert Band. “We look forward to a lot of veterans coming to

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the concert,” said Forbes, adding that veterans of all ages and different conflicts and peacekeeping missions attend the annual event. Veteran band members will be wearing their medals and uniforms during the concert. The event honours the members of

the armed forces in the band and the audience. Shari Barker has played the clarinet in the band for 33 years and also volunteers as the publicity director. She said the concert strikes an emotional chord with audience members. “You can definitely feel

the emotions,” she said. “It is heart-wrenching for some of the pieces.” She said at certain points in the performance you can see some of the attendees tearing up because of the memories these songs bring back. Yet even though there are some passionate pieces there are also some fun songs from the Second World War that will bring back dance hall memories. This year the band is performing with guest piper Gordon Webb. The band plays everything from classical, to Broadway to swing and concert marches. The group will play works from composer Alfred Reed, including Victory, as a tribute to veterans. The fall concert begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $13.50 and are available by calling 250-754-8550 or online at www.porttheatre.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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After Japan bombed Pearl Harbour in 1941, citizens living in British Columbia were afraid the country would invade. That fear intensified a few months later when Japanese submarines shelled a refinery in Elwood, Calif. “People on the coast were petrified we were going to be invaded by Japan,” said Brian McFadden, vicepresident of the Vancouver Island Military Museum. “Rumours were rampant.” Ferries on the coast were armed with guns and the bridge structures were reinforced. When Japanese troops invaded the islands Attu and Kiska off the coast of Alaska, the Canadian government responded by creating the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers. McFadden said it was the “only militia force in Canada” during the Second World War. The Rangers only operated in British Columbia. “These men all volunteered,” said McFadden. “These guys trained up as a guerrilla army. The idea was if there was an invasion these guys

would work as a resistance movement.” To honour the work the Rangers did during the war, the museum has created a permanent display in the group’s honour. The Rangers were unpaid volunteers who trained all day and were called out constantly to patrol remote, uninhabited stretches of land on the B.C. coast. Nanaimo First World War veteran Arthur Leighton, who was wounded during his service, led No. 31 Company Nanaimo, comprised of members from Nanaimo, Yellow Point and Wellington. There were 138 companies in the province and 49 of those operated on Vancouver Island, said McFadden. The main responsibility of the Rangers was to track down fire balloon, incendiary bombs that the Japanese floated across the ocean on air currents toward the west coast of North America. Japan launched thousands of these balloons starting in November 1944. The project, code named Fu-Go, was regarded as a failure by the Japanese government because there was no evidence that any damage was done from the incendiary balloons. It’s believed there are still hundreds of balloons that have never been found hidden in the rugged areas of B.C. and Washington’s coastal areas.

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According to the Esquimat Naval and Military Museum’s website, the Rangers never engaged the enemy but “played a crucial role in establishing a sense of purpose in those who were unable to go overseas for whatever reason.” McFadden said the main purpose of the balloons was to start forest fires and cause havoc in the countryside. Japan hoped these fires would divert the military’s attention and leave the coastal areas open to invasion, he said. The Rangers would patrol the rugged, uninhabited areas of the coast searching for the balloons and would inform the army when they located one, so the military could detonate it safely. Volunteer Rangers came from all walks of life and backgrounds. Many had experience as loggers, miners, hunters and trappers and knew the backwoods areas of their homes well. “There is nothing better than local knowledge. If you have local knowledge you have an advantage. Those people were very valuable,” said McFadden. The Rangers stood down after the war in 1945 and were disbanded shortly after. McFadden said the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers’ history isn’t well known, but it’s an important part of Island history. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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here will be no shortage of ways for people in the Harbour City to pay their respects Nov. 11 to those who lost their lives in armed conflict. A Remembrance Day service will be held at the Nanaimo Cenotaph, located on Anchor Way, beginning at 10:50 a.m. with the Canadian and United States national anthems. A moment of silence will then take place at 11 a.m., followed by songs, prayers, placing of wreaths and a march. The ceremony will be attended by members from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 and Branch 256 and members of the American Legion in Bremerton, Wash. Bill Brayshaw, former Branch 10 president and one of the organizers for this year’s events, says it is important to remember. “A lot people gave up their lives just for freedom here,” Brayshaw said.

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Royal Canadian legion Branch 10 member Kay shultis, a former medic for the Royal Canadian Air Force, holds a box of poppies near city hall. shultis is pleased to see more young people interested in remembering war veterans.

He said that attendance to the legion’s Remembrance Day ceremonies has increased over the last few years. Branch 10 member Kay Shultis, a former medic for the Royal Canadian Air Force, says she is honoured that people continue to come out each year. “It is very heartwarming because it makes me feel

that people really remembered,” she said. Canada’s involvement in more recent conflicts, such as Afghanistan, has put more focus on Remembrance Day ceremonies and the sacrifices that were made by veterans of both world wars and the Korean War. “ T h e re a s o n i n g i s because so many young

people were killed in Afghanistan, Croatia and the Gulf wars,” Shultis said. “I really believe that the young people now are more attentive to it.” Shultis said there was a period of time when she would visit schools and the students wouldn’t fully understand why she was there. Brayshaw said when he visits schools, the students are engaged and interested to learn about the role Canadians played in armed conflicts. “I can’t say enough about the kids that come out,” he said. “We go to the schools and the kids, they just love it when you go there.” In addition to the events at the cenotaph, both Branch 10 and Branch 256 will be holding open houses starting at noon. The open houses include entertainment, food and dancing. The Vancouver Island Military Museum will be open between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and 808 Thunderbird Wing on Nanaimo Lakes Road will be open between 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, please contact Brayshaw at 250-668-2628. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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James Miller Brown was the eldest of the Brown boys who headed off to fight in France in the second year of the First World War. His name appears on the Honour Roll at the cenotaph in downtown Nanaimo because he was killed fighting May 18, 1915, and is buried at Vimy Memorial.

Brown boys’ letters shared at home Three young Nanaimo men fought in France during First World War By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

y train or boat, seasoned militia and untrained boys waved farewell to friends and family as they left Nanaimo to fight in the First World War. Mary Ann Brown’s three boys would be among their ranks. Eighteen-year-old Percy, an active member of the militia, was the first to enlist, followed by her eldest son and father-in-law’s namesake James Miller, and George (Archie) Archibald. He was the youngest at just 16 years old, though on his attestation papers he claims to be the same age as Percy. The James M. Brown file at Nanaimo Community Archives shows the family was well-rooted in the area. The brothers’ English-born grandfather, James Miller Brown,

was a tailor and first master of the Ashlar Masonic Lodge No. 3, who settled in the area in 1863 with his wife Leah Westwood. Their uncle, Joseph Miller Brown, was a master clocksmith who set Big Frank, a clock on the post office, in motion Jan. 1, 1913, and their cousin was poet Audrey Alexandra Brown. The boys joined the battle on the Western front in different battalions. Percy was with the 16th Canadian-Scottish First Canadian contingent, James was with the 30th Battalion and letters show Archie was assigned to the 15th. “I can see the star shells at night and hear the guns all the time. I expect to go in the trenches tonight,” Percy wrote from France to one of his sisters in March 1915. “The Gordons have had no casualties yet, but the Seaforths have. The boys are all in good spirits and are doing good work.” His letter was published in the Nanaimo Daily Free Press and like others shared in the local paper and others across the country, it was an important link for more than just his family.

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“[The soldiers] are talking about themselves and how they’ve been and where they’ve been, but they also talk about the other members of the community that they’ve seen and so for the community it was really a way of keeping this collective identify during the war,” said Stephen Davies, founder of the Canadian Letters and Images Project, who points out that Nanaimo was a relatively small community at the time and the names would mean something to everyone. Continued /27

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By 1915, Canadians were in the thick of war and on April 22, they experienced one of its many horrors – Germany’s first gas attack near St. Julien, Belgium. The same day, the 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion was engaged in an attack at Kitchener’s Wood, according to the federal government’s Canadian Route of Remembrance webpage. “I have not written for a few days on account of being so busy and losing everything I had when shelled out,” wrote Percy, in a letter published a month after the attack. “Ciss mentioned something about no fun over here. Well we are having just all the fun we want with ‘L’Allemandes’ (the Germans). The night the fun started I got a sniff of poison gas.” It made his eyes water as if he’d chopped onions and the next day he felt dopey and thought he’d caught the chill. By the third day, he had pains around his heart. “I only had a slight touch of it so you can imagine what some of the troops suffer.” Newspapers were full of updates on the progress of the conflict, life in the trenches, recruitment and war letters. But there no longer seemed to be community celebrations and parades for soldiers heading off to battle.

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It really is the first glimpse of real war. It’s not going to be a war of mobility, it’s now a war of stalemate, it’s a war of trenches, it’s a war of gas.

Everybody had thought the war was going to be over by the previous Christmas and it was a “great big hoo hah” when everybody went off, said Brian McFadden, vicepresident of the Vancouver Island Military Museum. In the second and third year of the war, the casualties figures came out. “It just wasn’t the fun and excitement and adventure a lot of people thought it was going to be and so there probably wasn’t the same kind of enthusiasm,” he said. Davis said the initial sendoff with the first contingent and first soldiers was a big community event, but then it became a regular occurrence

and more of a personal and individual parting. He also called 1915 a year of transition where the true horror of war hadn’t quite hit home yet, but where already the community was feeling loss. Then there was the loss of innocence for soldiers, with a shift with the realization that war is not the kind of idealized adventure that maybe 1914 suggested, he said. “It really is the first glimpse of real war. It’s not going to be a war of mobility, it’s now a war of stalemate, it’s a war of trenches, it’s a war of gas,” he said. In May, four months after friends and family waved James and other members of the 30th battalion off on Nanaimo’s train to the tunes of Will Ye No Come Back Again? and Auld Lang Syne, James wrote that he was in the trenches and under fire all the time. “But we are driving the Germans back day by day,” he said. The Canadian Virtual War Memorial lists James Miller Brown as dead May 18, 1915 and buried at Vimy Memorial. He would have been 23 years old. Archie would return and later die at 69 years old as a taxi dispatcher. Percy would go to Australia.

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Under the provision of the City of Nanaimo Traffic and Highway Bylaw No. 5000, public parking will be limited and no traffic will be permitted at the following times and locations:

REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE & CEREMONY 2015-NOVEMBER-11, WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON COMMERCIAL STREET, between Bastion Street and Church Street FRONT STREET, between Bastion Street and Chapel Street COMOX ROAD, between Cliff Street and Chapel Street SKINNER STREET, between Benson Street and Chapel Street CHAPEL STREET CHURCH STREET Barricades will be erected at intersecting streets and the RCMP will strictly enforce this temporary street closure. Your cooperation is requested in making this event a success. For street closure locations and further details, please visit the City of Nanaimo website at www.nanaimo.ca

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Community continues to support soldiers By Tamara CunnIngham The News BulleTiN

While Nanaimo’s boys battled on the Western front, the community continued to do its bit. Articles in the Nanaimo Daily Free Press show residents collected comforts to send overseas to Canadian solders and raised money to support those in training on Vancouver Island. The Bastion chapter of the Daughters of the Empire appealed to the public to help them in the war effort by contributing clean linen and sheets to send to soldiers, or to buy dollar tickets in a draw for a lot in the Brookside sub-

division at the end of Albert Street. It was a push to raise money for local men training for service. There were also war tax stamps to purchase and opportunities to sell the Dominion Government horses for war. “Getting into the second year of the war the realization hits that this is not going to be short, the casualty lists are starting to mount, we are losing members of our community and so I think there’s a change in attitude,” said Stephen Davies, founder of the Canadian Letters and Images Project. “Not one of walking away from the war, but I think if anything a greater resolve to pur-

sue the war, whether through enlistment, through raising money through bonds drives.” At the time, the war also seemed to strike close to home. A Free Press article says Broughton Strait, near Malcolm Island and Johnstone Strait, was closed due to apprehensions about a possible raid by the Leipzig or some other German cruiser on Vancouver, but four months later, the danger was considered past. A former Nanaimo resident of German heritage was also arrested and taken to Nanaimo’s prisoners of war camp, which held people under the War Measures Act between 1914-15. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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NANAIMO THEATRE Group auditions Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m., Nov. 15, 2-4 p.m., at Bailey Studio. Call 250-7587246. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Nanaimo chapter Supporting Family When a Child Dies meets fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. Call 250-585-1536.

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PARADISE ISLE Seniors’ Drop-in Centre noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at 201 Albert St. Call 250-754-9566. THURSDAY NIgHT dance club for all adults at Bowen Park Complex Thursdays from 7:3010 p.m. Professional musicians. Singles and couples welcome. Call 250-390-3875.

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Friday YONATAN SHAPIRA air force pilot and peace activist, at St. Andrew’s United Church on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Mid-Islanders for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. Call 250-758-0966 for more information. NANAIMO POTTERY Co-op annual Christmas sale Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Country Club Centre.

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Donation sharpens skating skills Anne Kuzminski, Royal Bank of Canada Woodgrove branch manager, second from left, and Robert Lee, RBC Nanaimo branch manager, third from left, present a cheque for $10,000 to Gary Paterson, city arenas coordinator, left, Ian Thorpe, city councillor and parks and recreation commission chairman, and Darcie Osborne, arenas manager at Frank Crane Arena. The grant from the RBC Foundation and its Learn to Play Program will assist in the development of the city’s Learn to Skate program.

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VIU hOsTs events to help raise money for United Way.

In addition to its annual giving campaign, employees at Vancouver Island University are hosting events to help raise money for the United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island. A series of spin classes at VIU’s fitness room are open by minimum $10 donation for the cause. Classes run Thursday (Nov. 5) at 6:30-7:15 p.m.; Tuesday (Nov. 10) at 7:15-8 a.m.; and Nov. 19 at 6:307:15 p.m. E-mail viucampaign@ uwcnvi.ca to reserve a spot. The university is also hosting a dinner at its Discovery Room on Friday (Nov. 6). The $60 entry fee includes a three-course meal and each diner will be issued a $30 receipt

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FINANCING? WE SAY YES!

Potters sought for fundraiser Woodlands Secondary School’s pottery program and student council are looking for prospective potters to assist in a fundraiser. Student council is hosting its Empty Bowl Event in December, benefiting Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, and people are being sought to take part in ceramic bowl making Saturday (Nov. 7) and a week later, on Nov. 14. Work will take place at the school’s pottery studio. Participants will make bowls in two-hour shifts, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on both days and bowls will be used for the actual dinner fundraiser, which will take place Dec. 10 at the high school. Tickets for the fundraiser are $10 for students and $15 for adults. People participating in the bowl making are asked to bring a nonperishable food item. To sign up, please contact Clarice Tyce at ctyce@sd68.bc.ca or Jean Kloppenburg at jkloppenburg@sd68. bc.ca.

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Parksville Lioness Christmas Craft Fair Sat. Nov 7. 10 am - 3 pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre. 132 Jensen St. E. Parksville 80 Craft Tables - Christmas Music Lioness Luncheon available

NANAIMO HARBOUR CITY SENIORS CRAFTERS FUN FAIR Thurs, Nov 19, 10:00 - 3:00 pm. Carvings, Paintings, Quilts & other hand crafted Treasures.

On May 29, 2014, at the 100 block of Wall Street, Nanaimo, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Nanaimo RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $415 CAD and an iPhone 4, both on or about 01:17 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in and/or obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3112, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

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Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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McAndrew, Olive Heather (nee Lilwall) November 1921 ~ October 2015 Heather was born in Lenore, Manitoba, November 13, 1921, and left us on October 18,2015,just a few weeks short of her 94th birthday.Â She grew up on a dairy farm in Battleford, Saskatchewan, with her 3 brothers and one sister.Â Heather loved to play hockey and was actually a talented goalie on a top womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team.Â Â Â She married Lawrence Long before he left for WWII and after the war, the coupleÂ moved to White RockÂ to join Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents who had retired there.Â Heather had 3 children---Vivian, Laurie, and Greg.Â Years later, Heather and Larry divorced.Â Heather went on to have a successful real estate career and was one of the first women in the area to be both a salesmanÂ and an agent.Â Â Heather was predeceased by her parents, Ella and William Lilwall; her husbands Larry Long, Jack McAndrew, and Joe Doncaster; brothers Christopher, Henry, and David; sister Una; sisters-in-law May and Anne; nephew Christopher; and her beloved only son, Greg. She leaves behind her daughters, Vivian and Laurie; daughter-in-law Donna; grandsons Sean, Marty, and Joe (Karen); great grandchildren Raine, Victoria, and Leila; and many nieces and nephews. Heather had a long and full life.Â She had many interests especially Kenny Rogersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; music, the Blue Jays, B.C. Lions, the Canucks, and her precious Persian cat.Â In her final years her biggest joy was her great grandchildren. She was very pleased that 2 of the 3 of them were playing hockey.(Leila is still too young.)Â Their photographs surrounded her when she died. Many thanks to Dr. Nielsen, Cindy Cameron, and the wonderful staff of Wexford Creek long term care facility in Nanaimo who cared for â&#x20AC;&#x153;G.G.â&#x20AC;? in her last years. A Celebration of Life will be held November 15 from 1 -4 at the small clubhouse, Park Drive, Breakaway Bays Mobile Home Park, 1840 - 160th St. Surrey, B.C. (Persons with mobility issues please park right by the clubhouse on Park Dr.Â All others please park by the large clubhouse (near 160th entrance) and follow the path to the right until you reach the smaller clubhouse.) Interment will follow on November 16th at 1 p.m. at Surrey Centre Cemetery.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Julie Lynn Shoults

September 14, 1961 - October 25, 2015 With great sadness we announce the passing of Julie Lynn Shoults. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, November 6th at Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Townsite Rd., Nanaimo. Friends and family are welcome.

WALTER REYNOLDS Sept. 24, 1925 Oct. 29, 2015

ith sad hearts we share the sudden passing of Walter, beloved husband of Thelma. They were married for 64 years. Dad was mentor to son, Jim Reynolds (Tracy); soul mate to daughter, Pat Loxam (Arnie) and champion to daughter, Rea Casey. The welfare of his family was his primary concern and Dad encouraged us with love, stimulating conversation, humour and advice. In deference to his advice, all of us routinely require three estimates prior to making any major purchases! Together with his immediate family, Walter is survived by his grandchildren, Keegan (Stephanie), Erin (Roger), Joe (Haley), Jesse and Jim. He was great-grandpa to Walker and Ascher. Walterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career took him all over western Canada and into the far north. He worked in school administration, with the federal government departments of National Health and Welfare and Fisheries and Oceans, and finally as planning officer for the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. In 1987, he retired to tend â&#x20AC;&#x153;the farmâ&#x20AC;? and travel extensively with Thelma. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered by visiting www.telfordsburialandcremationcentre.com Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

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SO, YOU have a food truckâ&#x20AC;Śthe summer is overâ&#x20AC;Śnow what? We are looking for you! We have approximately 100 employees, many of whom leave the site for lunch or coffee. We have a semi-permanent site available and are looking for coverage Mon-Fri., 6:30am-3:30pm. Interested? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chat. Email: nanaimoindustrial@gmail.com

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Passed away at Nanaimo Seniors Village on October 27, 2015 at the age of 81, her daughters by her side. Predeceased by her husband Eric, parents Lizzie and Herbert Ridley, sister Dorothy Ostle and grand dog Mickey. Sheila is survived by daughters Lee-Ann & Patrick Knight, Lori & Howard Collier, grand dogs Tiko & Jake, sister Marilyn Sharman, nieces Wendy, Cary & Gail, nephew Gary. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Reiner Van Rensburg, Travellers Lodge Day Break program, Lifelong friends Margaret and Jim Trotman, Special friend Sandy, Diana for making her feel good every Saturday before lunch with her girls, Southend lunch gals, Class of 53 friends and her Girl Guide Trefoil Sisters. Nanaimo Seniors Village complex care staff for the amazing care and friendships along with her walking buddy Dot for sharing her Kit Katâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A private Celebration of Life will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasureâ&#x20AC;?

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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The City of Nanaimo has the following position available: ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN (Competition 15-96) For detailed information on this posting, please visit our website at www.nanaimo.ca

LABOURERS LOCAL logging company looking for a Grapple Yarder Operator and Hooktender. Union positions with full benefits. Must have exp. Possible labour contract to the right person. 250-597-4777

TRADES, TECHNICAL LOWBED/LOGHAULING DRIVER Looking for an experienced Lowbed/Log Hauling Driver required for Mid-Vancouver Island Area to start immediately. Lowbed/Log Hauling experience mandatory. Fulltime, permanent position, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends. I.W.A Union Position, union rates and benefits. All applicants must possess a valid BC Drivers Licence, as well as be able to provide a clean BC Drivers Abstract. Please read carefully absolutely no phone calls or drop ins. *Please note: position applied for in email subject line. Only those being considered for the position will be contacted. Resumes accepted by email or fax ONLY. â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 250-736-1996 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: ryderresumes@gmail.com

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COMPUTER PRO.$45 service call. Mobile Certified Computer Tech. Virus removal. Seniors discount. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

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June 4, 1925 to October 6, 2015

With heavy hearts, but bright memories we announce the passing of Tom Sawden. Tom was born in Star City, Saskatchewan and spent his final months at Extendicare in MooseJaw, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his parents Tom and Marian, his son Glenn and his second wife Lois. He leaves behind his wife Kay, his ex-wife Eileen, his daughters Anne Phillips, Laurie (Ken) Hird, his son Doug (Cathy) Sawden, and daughter-in-law Jodie Sawden (Lon). He also leaves his stepchildren Leslie Adank, Cindy Adank (Jeff ), Ken (Penny) Markewich, Neal (Kathy) Markewich, Duane Markewich and Lois Young, 8 grand children, 9 step-grandchildren and their families, 4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Tom is also survived by his siblings Frank (Alice) Sawden, Maureen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moâ&#x20AC;? Orrick and Linda (Dusty) Miller. Tom grew up in northern Saskatchewan where his family had a small farm and hotel. He attended a one room schoolhouse in a town with no electricity or automobiles. When Tom was 17 he joined the war effort, enlisting in the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. He was stationed in England and ready to deploy when his age came to light, much to his dismay; but was able to remain there with his regiment until 1945. When Tom came home after the war he joined his family in Nanaimo, BC where they had relocated. There he worked for a short time logging with a draft horse near Lake Cowichan, then went to work in the Nanaimo coal mines. Tom married Eileen Gilmour in 1947, they had 4 children together and were married for 25 years. In that time Tom built one of the first TVs in Wellington from a kit he ordered, shot a blacktailed deer, one for the record books, and carried it out of the hills for miles on his back, became Postmaster and built a house in Wellington. He also joined the army reserves, and later became a sergeant with the Scottish Regiment (finally retiring from service in 1990 as a lieutenant and instructor of cadets). Tom and family moved to Crofton, BC in 1972 where Tom also worked as Postmaster and parted ways with Eileen. In 1975 Tom Married Lois Adank. The couple moved to Clinton, BC where Tom worked as Postmaster until his retirement in 1981. It was here where he built his second house. Over the years he served on the executive of the Canadian Postmasters Association for BC/Yukon branch and was a town councillor for many years. He was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, eventually earning his life membership, having held every office at Branch #194. Tom continued to attend Paratrooper Reunions until 2014 when he became ill. After Lois` passing in 1998 Tom moved back to his home province of Saskatchewan, where he and his longtime friend and Paratrooper widow Catherine â&#x20AC;?Kayâ&#x20AC;? Markewich became very close. The two were married in 1999 and enjoyed their twilight years living in Moose Jaw and travelling frequently to visit their many friends and family across Canada and enjoy the warmth of Mexico. They also enjoyed singing in the Golden Voices Choir and swimming at their community pool. The Markewich family has been very supportive in the last two years as Tom and Kay's health has declined, helping the two move to the same care home and keeping the rest of the family informed of their conditions. We would like to thank the staff at Extendicare in Moose Jaw for their compassionate care. There will be no service at this time. Tom's ashes will be spread in June 2016, at a private service at the Ex Coelis Mt, a mountain range in the Rocky Mountains dedicated to the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion of which Tom was a proud member. Dad will be remembered as having loved his family, helped out friends and neighbours, gave back to the community and lived life to the fullest...enjoying a beer or two along the way.

Cheers Dad!

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WFP is currently seeking a Certified Millwright to join our Cowichan Bay Sawmill Division located in Duncan, BC. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or Chargehand, you are required to safely perform quality work, provide support services and preventative maintenance processes to maintain optimum performance at our facility. Strong mechanical industrial experience, preferably in a sawmill or similar industry, along with strong skills in hydraulics and welding preferred. This is a USW hourly union position with a current rate of $37.62 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. Shift work, including graveyard, as per the USW contract, is required. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department http://www.jobs.net/jobs/westernforest/en-ca/all-jobs/

Substitute Instructor(s), Health Care Assistant Program Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Port Alberni Campuses Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #101033.

Grieg Seafood BC is hiring!

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For those who love, time is not. Missing you today and always.

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CENTRAL DRUGS has an opening for a partor full-time Registered Pharmacy Technician. Applicants should have excellent customer service skills. Wages would be dependent on experience and qualifications. We also offer a benefit package and have great hours! Apply to File #340, c/o Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, BC. V9S 2H7

CONCRETE RESULTS Contracting. Walls, drives, walks, form work. 35 yrs exp. Call Gord (250)753-4024.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

GARDENING

PAINTING

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

WHITE DUVET Cover, Queen size, 100% Bamboo. $50. Immaculate cond. (250)758-8145

BUILDERS SPECIAL: Kitchen cupboards,vinyl siding, granite floor tiles, doors, jacuzzies. 365 Trinity Drive. Open daily 10am -4pm. (250)753-0160.

WANTED. USED Older travel trailer, up to 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, in good cond. Call (250)619-3577, Nanaimo.

FURNISHED BACHELOR, all inclusive, close to bus & shopping. Quiet, responsible; Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. NS/NP. $550. (250)758-9076.

CEDAR, LARGE room for rent. Beautiful views. $475 all inclusive. Dam dep. Avail. immediately. Call 604-649-4606.

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HAREWOOD- Dec. 1st. Small room near VIU. Share kitchen, laundry. No drugs. Call for more detail. Damage, references.$350/mo. 250-754-8150

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Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WINE RACK, metal/wood, 3 separate sections- each one is 36â&#x20AC;?x20â&#x20AC;?. holds up to 135 bottles total, $80. (250)758-1051.

FURNITURE TEAK FURNITURE. Art, beds. Estate Sale. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 am. 5870 Parkway Drive.

GARAGE SALES

FRIENDLY FRANK COMPUTER DESK $30. 2 end tables with storage $15. each. Call (250)751-0575. KENMORE SEWING machine, carrying case, working order, $45. (250)616-4632. MEDELA BREAST pump. $40. Sanyo bread machine, $15. (250)756-1762.

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MULTI PURPOSE ladder, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; extends to 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, #2 grade, $60 obo. Also 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ladder, $18. Call (250)758-3410.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

QUILT- HAND made, double, $50. Call (250)756-4635.

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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.

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

SMALL OLDER freezer, works well, $40 obo. Call (250)756-3032. SOLID DARK Wood coffee table. 26x48â&#x20AC;?, solid base. $35. (250)758-9447.

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

2-FAMILY HOME Ocean city view $675,000. Negotiable deal. Owner will carry mortgage with reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160

Something for Everyone! 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

EAGLE NEST- 6 bdrms, 4 bath, 3 F/P, jacuzzi, sauna, wine cellar. $575,000. Agents welcome. (250)618-6800.

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

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RENTALS

2 BURIAL Plots side by side Cedar Memorial Gardens. $600 obo. (250)724-1165.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Nov. 6th, 7th & 8th Fri, Sat & Sun 9: am - 2: pm 882 Temple Street Parksville, BC Something for everyone!

SOLID WOOD dining table w/hidden leaf, 4 chairs, $99. Call (250)758-0878.

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TURKISH RUG- Tapis area wool rug, 7.8x5.3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; made in Turkey (Aladin) lrg brown and beige waves. Must be seen to be appreciated, $250, obo. Call (250)933-3604. WICKER BDRM set, triple dresser, 2 night tables, brass bed and mattress (dbl). Patio furn- chaise lounge, patio table, 2 chairs (round & small). 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; artificial tree, blue Earth en Ware pot. Call (250)756-4635.

HOUSES FOR SALE

MARSHALLING YARD for lease. Up to 37,000 square feet at $0.80 per sq. ft.. Fenced site, key card controlled gate, evening and weekend patrols. Loading dock available. Please email nanaimoindustrial@gmail.com VACANT 1/2 Acre lot: Ocean view Nanoose Bay, light commercial area. Also house with 2-bdrm suite + barber shop or beautiy salon, downtown Nanaimo. Call 250-753-0160.

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SUITES, LOWER N. NANAIMO- new, 1 bdrm furnished suite, own entry, parking, washer, $800 inclds utils NS/NPNow 250-751-0015

SUITES, UPPER NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft. NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $720. incl. 250-753-9365

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PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm 2 bath, (1 walk-in), w/parking. Avail Dec 1. Includes weekly light housekeeping. Dinner program optional 5 days a week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emerald Estatesâ&#x20AC;? A unique style of living for Independent Seniors 55+. $1500. Call 250586-6703 or 250-248-2755

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

TIMERLAND MOBILE Home Park- 4 bdrm over store. Avail Dec 15 or later, $900+ hydro. Ernie, 250-245-3647.

1 ROOM in 2-bdrm duplex, $350. includes heat, hydro & laundry. Close to VIU, (700m). Avail now. Vinh (250)616-6802

250-586-2015 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1999 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dolphin Deluxe Motor home - 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pull out, all options, like new, $29,000. Call (778)441-2712.

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Applicant: Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd. (SVI), PO Box 581, 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3 (250) 754-9222. Al Kutaj, Roadmaster. (250) 754-9222 ext 28 or (250) 754-5318 The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay. The pest management methods proposed for use for vegetation control include hand pulling, manual trimming, brush cutting, mechanical mowing, ballast and surfacing and tamping, stripping and revegetation, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides (herbicides) is intended within the proposed PMP area. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Karmex DF), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the adjuvants Hasten and Siloxylated polyether.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at SVI., 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3, online at http://www.sryraillink.com/vancouver-island-service/ pest-management-program/ or by contacting the Applicant listed above. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this noticeâ&#x20AC;?

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To my postman. At the end of his route, he saw me and my cane at the Stewart Avenue crosswalk. He walked me across as the ferry traffic was very long and fast. BEEF To the car dealership that allows people on welfare to fraudulently own brand new cars, yet declines hardworking, honest “bad credit.” Realize it’s the child tax that’s paying for that gas. BOUQUET To everyone who organized the fabulous concerts for Nanaimo Sings Festival. A thousand thanks. BEEF Regarding kids eating at restaurants. Why should we eat at home because you can’t teach your kids proper manners? We pay good money to have a nice meal and shouldn’t have to put up with your misbehaved children.

BEEF To drivers who speed on College Drive as if they were already on Nanaimo Parkway. Since this is a residential neighbourhood the speed limit is 50 km/h. BOUQUET To my beautiful wife, Michele, for staying with me in my time of need. I was addicted to narcotics and she was by my side to nurse and encourage me every step of my recovery. BEEF To the dealership that charged an 85-year-old lady $425 for a new battery. You lost our business. BOUQUET To the volunteers with Global Village Nanaimo. They are friendly, informative and doing something that makes a difference in the world. BEEF To Island Health for leaving the pain clinic with one pain specialist for more than 10 months while Victoria has four and postponing critical procedures and therapy for lack of staff.

BOUQUET To the wonderful gentleman at Russell Farms who stepped up and paid for the 27 pumpkins Mrs. Ryckman was buying for her kindergarten class at Woodbank Primary School. BEEF To the man who lives in the Parkwood area of Nanaimo for telling us we are trick or treating “a long way from home” and discriminating against children to their faces.

BOUQUET To Roger from Citrus O carpet cleaning who made my 95-year-old mother’s carpets look like new. Excellent service and the house still smells like oranges.

BEEF To all the businesses that are asking if I want to make a donation to every cause under the sun. If I want to make a donation, you’ll be the first to know.

BEEF Since we all pay the same postage either everybody should get premium home delivery or nobody should. Having two-tier service is unfair.

BOUQUET To the best bosses in the world. You two are my favourite. I am so lucky to have spent the last year at Duncan Allen Law.

BOUQUET To all those who contributed to the success of the NanGo Grannies’ first fabric sale. Thanks to the members who worked long, hard hours and to everyone who donated items and services and to the shoppers who supported our sale.

BEEF To whoever stole our bike that was securely locked up at the bike parking lot at VIU. Not only have you stolen a bike, you’ve robbed a student of their transportation and potentially robbed them of their education.

BEEF To the man with the long, braided pony tail, who approached my dog and hit her with a cane while walking through Bowen Park. Even though she was off leash, it is still not justifiable to go around hurting people’s pets.

BOUQUET To City of Nanaimo, TD Bank and Trees Canada for making possible a beautiful tree planting at Hawthorne Park.

BEEF To school security. When we checked you have no cameras to monitor the area where students lock their bikes. We know our bike was not the only bike stolen that night.

BOUQUET To the amazing Elections Canada staff in Nanaimo, at the Salvation Army in Harewood, and the voters who were patient and polite. Very inspiring seeing all the young adults out to vote for the first time.

BOUQUET To Rotary Club for its book sale. We devour books but can’t afford $12-14 for new so rely heavily on this sale.

BOUQUET To Nanaimo historian J. Douglas Steel. His books keep our history alive, and his latest book, Nanaimo a Pictorial History, is a treasure trove. BEEF To those who used fireworks in Nanaimo when there is a ban. Very frustrating to listen to the loud noise for more than four hours. BOUQUET To Heather and Dick Devine of People in Pain Network for all that you do to help us with chronic pain. Your selfless dedication and thousands of hours on our behalf are incredibly appreciated and in some cases lifesaving. BEEF To the driver who hit the deer on the parkway near Mostar Road on Sunday evening and sped off. We pulled over and called for help while that deer convulsed with pain and then died.

BEEF To the driver who passed my car while in the playground zone on Dover Road.

BOUQUET To Cat and Garrett at KalTire North Nanaimo for customer service above and beyond. Thank you for being so cool.

BOUQUET To Silvia Reid who found my purse on the street and returned it to me. She is very special.

BEEF To the contractor that would like to parade his D-10 down Terminal Avenue on behalf of the careless drivers.

BEEF To the owners of the store at the mall for refusing to exchange a defective item. Thousands of dollars in jewelry and gift purchases just walked out of your store. Congrats to the competition – you now have my business.

Submit your own Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.

BOUQUET To Jerry Hong and his staff at the Queen’s for their excellent support when they hosted the recent Oktoberfest fund raiser for Nanaimo Community Kitchens.

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BEEF To the ineffective parents who can’t or won’t look after their bratty kids. Maybe you should keep your children dining at your house until you can discipline them as to how to act in public.

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BOUQUET To Dick and Ilene for taking such good care of our precious puppy Gracie while we were away. Nice to know she was well looked after and got lots of TLC.

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The Nanaimo Rowing Club’s junior women’s eights team competes in the University of Victoria’s Tail of the Gorge regatta Oct. 25 at the Gorge Waterway Park. The Nanaimo rowers were runners-up in the race.

Rowing club climbs out of water at season’s end Oar’s well that ends well. The Nanaimo Rowing Club had a strong finish to the season at the annual Head of the Gorge and Tail of the Gorge regattas in Victoria last month. The club garnered two second-place finishes and one third-place result at the races, hosted by the University of Victoria at the Gorge Waterway Park. The Head of the Gorge race Oct. 24 saw the

junior women’s quadruple scull finish as runner-up to a Victoria crew on the 4.5-kilometre course. Comprising the Nanaimo team were Riley Knight, Ayla Malainey, Meg Montgomery and Makala Mullaly. Also that day, junior sculler Madison Wagenaar placed third in open women’s singles. In the next day’s Tail of the Gorge 3.5km race, the Nanaimo women’s eights placed second behind Brentwood Col-

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lege in one of the closest races of the day. Knight, Montgomery, Malainey, Mullaly and Wagenaar were joined in the boat by Morgan Burke, Marina Mandziuk, Erin Berry-Dillen and coxswain Claire Thomas. “This event marks the end of the fall racing season for the club, with athletes transitioning to their winter training in order to prepare for what should be an even more successful spring racing season,” said

Kate Rutherford, club president, in a press release. One of the highlights for the club this past season was its participation at the 133rd Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catharines, Ont. in August, when it garnered podium finishes. For more information about the Nanaimo Rowing Club, please e-mail nanaimo.rowing@gmail. com or call 250-7560570. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Clippers are trying to build consistency, but that can be a challenge during the ups and downs of life on the road. The Clippers leave this week on a tour through the B.C. Hockey League’s Interior Division, playing the Trail Smoke Eaters on Friday (Nov. 6), the Penticton Vees on Saturday and then the West Kelowna Warriors on Sunday. “It’s tough. It’s long bus rides and you’re not in your normal environment; it makes it difficult,” said Jonathan Reinhart, Clippers goalie. “But we kind of just have to bear down and if we have to, grind out three games.” The Shipmen have already made one road trip through the Interior division last month, when they had some defensive struggles and won one of three. “I don’t know what it is; it gets in your head. The road’s hard,” said Sean Buchanan, Clippers defenceman. “Sleep-

ing in a hotel, it ruins your pre-game ritual. Every time it’s different.” So the priority this weekend, he said, will be to “make sure we’re focused and ready.” Games against out-of-division opponents can be unpredictable, so the Clips will do their best to dictate the play. “Just focus on ourselves and stick to our game, I think that’s the biggest thing, because if you start worrying too much about what [other teams] have and what they’re going to do, then it gets you off focus and it doesn’t go so well,” Buchanan said. Even the goalie Reinhart doesn’t think too much about the shooters he’s facing on a given night. “I’m going to prepare the same way and I’m not really focused on who we’re playing, more just coming out, giving my best effort and playing well each night,” he said. GAME ON … Friday’s game at Trail is a 7:30 p.m. faceoff, Saturday’s tilt in Penticton starts at 6 p.m. and Sunday’s contest in Westside is a 2:30 p.m. matinee. Next home action in Nanaimo is Nov. 13.

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First bonspiel a positive start Leagues have been up and event, sponsored by Chrisrunning for a month now at tensen Collision. A touring the Nanaimo Curling Centre, junior girls’ rink from Korea so things are well underway took part and went undefor another local season of feated through to the final. the ‘roaring game.’ There, it faced the other Linda Torgerson is presiunbeaten team, a Nanaimo dent of the Nanaimo Curling entry skipped by Mike Club this year, taking over Kenefick. The final was an from past-president Dave exciting one and came down Perpeluk. First vice-president to an excellent last shot that is Vic Brice and second vicegave the Koreans a 5-4 win. president is Mark Players from Korea Duffell. Others were Minji Kim, thorpe on the executive Hye Rin Kim, Taei report are secretary Bob Yang, Sujin Kim Ian Thorpe Davies and treaand fifth Ji Yeon Columnist surer Fred Rumo, Kim. Teammates as well as Brian with Kenefick on McRory, Susan the runner-up team Chepil, Andrea were third Margie Parry, Bruce ConBlackley, second nor and George Bob Palynchuk and Duffell. lead Jessica Pyett. The club held its Third place in first bonspiel of the A event went to season on Oct. 23-25 with the the team skipped by Lynne staging of the annual Sleeman Noble. Halloween Open Bonspiel. In the final of the Bill and Continuing a format begun Marjorie Tegart B event, skip several years ago, the compe- Kim Dennis, third Nicole tition allowed for teams with Backe, second Shannon Ward any combination of men and and lead Marla Guldbransen women curlers to enter. A prevailed in a 6-2 victory total of 24 rinks took part this over George Duffell and his year, including several from teammates Heather Lindsayout of town. Lecuyer, Howard Jeglum and One of those visiting teams Angela Wood. Third place was from a long way away, went to the Emily Smith fourbut made the trip worthwhile some. by winning the bonspiel’s A Sponsor for the bonspiel’s C

event was 460 Realty and the final featured a showdown between teams skipped by Keith Ainsley and Ferdy Hobson. It was the Ainsley squad that prevailed, claiming a 9-6 win. Others on the winning side were third Susan Chepil, second Rick Calgill and lead Barry Lindell. Teammates with Hobson were Keith Clarke, Eilene Mitton and Ken Rafter. Third place in C event went to Nanaimo Curling Club manager Denise Wood and her team of Burt Gieresiczek, Tammy Keir, Arlene Rolston and Bob Franklin. Congratulations go also to Kelsey Brown, Angela Butcher and others on the organizing committee. Taking full advantage of the Halloween theme, the bonspiel was by all accounts a fun time for all who took part. There’s more bonspiel action this coming weekend, as the Nanaimo Curling Centre is hosting a one-day Junior Spiel this Saturday (Nov. 7). Also upcoming is the Hangover League men’s bonspiel, set for Nov. 20-22, and a Masters Open bonspiel on Nov. 25-27. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.

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Cyclocross racers can double up This is the weekend cyclocross racers wait for all year. The Cross on the Rock series will hold its Kona Kup provincial championship race Saturday (Nov. 7) at Beban Park, then the My Little Pony Cross the following day at Nanoose Bay’s Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre. For more on the races, please visit www. nanaimobulletin.com/ sports.

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Cyclocross racer Kelly Jones navigates the course at Bowen Park last fall. The Nanaimo series stop will be at Beban Park this year.

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