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Riders reach fork in the trail Mountain bike club eyes possibility of land-use deals to protect access to trails on private property BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Concerned about the destruction of popular riding trails through logging and reduced access in general to private forest lands, Nanaimo mountain bikers are meeting this weekend to vote on whether to pursue formal land-use agreements with private land owners. Sunday’s vote, organized by the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club executive, will define the club’s role in future trail management activities, which could affect the future of mountain biking in the area. Nanaimo currently boasts worldclass riding in areas like Cinnabar Valley, Doumont Road, and along the Abyss and Humility trails near Extension. Nanaimo trails are host to the renowned B.C. Bike Race, as well as annual Island Cup and locally organized races. Until now, private forest companies have mostly tolerated informal trail building and mountain bike use on their properties, but as activity in the backcountry grows for mountain biking and other user groups, forest companies are beginning to restrict access. Humility and the Abyss, one of the area’s most popular cross-country trails and part of the Trans Canada Trail, has already suffered extensive damage through logging. Roller Coaster, a narrow, twisty descent through secondgrowth forest, popular with downhill riders, is also slated to be logged. ◆ Bill McMillan, spokesman for the club, said the sport, which is exploding in popularity around the world and generating huge economic dividends in nearby locales such as Whistler, Squamish and Cumberland, is at a fork in the trail in Nanaimo. “We’re not anti-logging, not at all,” said McMillan. “It’s what keeps the

economy going around here. We just want to make sure we’ve got continued access to their land both before and after they log it. But the writing is on the wall. Up until now it’s been casual access – forest companies haven’t done much to prevent nonmotorized access to their property. But that will inevitably change and we need to make some kind of formal agreement.” The mountain bike club estimates three-quarters of local trails are on private land, which means most riders trespass when they mountain bike. At Doumont, a popular network of trails at the end of Biggs Road, half the land trails are built on is owned by TimberWest and leased to Vancouver Island University. About one-quarter of the trails are on Crown land under Woodlot Licence No. 20. The Abyss, Humility, Keith’s Trail, Cinnabar trails and Roller Coaster are all on private land. Another popular riding area, above Westwood Lake, is owned by the regional district or Department of National Defence. ◆ Ultimately, if the club votes Sunday to pursue formal agreements, it means mountain biking in Nanaimo will need to take a quantum leap forward in organization, assuming land owners are willing to comply. Property owners such as the City of Nanaimo, DND, TimberWest Forest Ltd. and the Regional District of Nanaimo have not had any formal communication with the club, and Island Timberlands, through three meetings with the club, has indicated its intention to control access to mountain bikers and other user groups when new licensing requirements kick in this fall. That new licensing could result in fines, gear confiscation, individual licensing for riders or fees, but the company also indicated it would consider a non-exclusive use permit for the club at a cost of about $500 annually to let riders host events on its land, and maintain and use trails. Morgan Kennah, spokeswoman for Island Timberlands, told the News Bulletin the company wants to reserve comment until after the mountain bike club’s vote. ◆ See ‘POTENTIAL’ /4

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Dave Silver of Nanaimo pedals Beeline, one of the trails among a popular network at an area known as Doumont, west of Brannen Lake. The Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club is meeting this weekend to discuss the possibility of formal land-use agreements with property owners.

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Health authority earns third nod as top employer BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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ABOVE: Rolanda Murray, Vancouver Island University secretary registrar, right, gives pre-procession instructions to degree candidates at Thursday’s convocation ceremonies. LEFT: Degree candidates and university faculty listen to greetings from Ralph Nilson, VIU president and vice-chancellor. RIGHT: Snuneymuxw First Nation elders open the ceremonies. CHRIS BUSH/THE NEWS BULLETIN

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FAIR GROUP not willing to accept defeat just yet. BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The decision to shut the door on the Vancouver Island Exhibition’s plan for a new barn on the Beban Park fairgrounds left the group shocked and disappointed, but not ready to put the issue to pasture. Nanaimo council voted 5-3 against allowing the VIEX to replace four barns on the grounds with a larger structure complete with washrooms and heat for yearround use. The recommended motion

also called for the city to provide up to $300,000 toward the $1.8-million project, once VIEX had $1.5 million in place. Coun. Bill Bestwick argued against the recommendation, asking instead for a master plan of Beban Park before any decisions are made. The last master plan for Beban was completed in the late 1990s. “City-owned recreational properties are scarce and this is the last major undeveloped parcel of land at Beban Park,” he said. “It doesn’t mean I don’t support the VIEX, but when we start to think about what we’d like to see in our recreational inventory, it’s important to have public consultation on

what are our needs.” Lynn Haley, VIEX president, said she thought the recommendation going to council was just a formality. “We were all prepared Tuesday to start a game plan to start fundraising for the new building,” she said. “Our vision is to have that area to become an agricultural centre.” Exhibition representatives plan to meet with city staff Monday (Feb. 13). “We’ll take a couple of steps back, see where we’re going to go and then continue to pursue this,” said Haley. “We still believe where we are is the best location for the fair. Our hope is to have the new building for the 120th anniversary of the

fair in 2014.” Council passed a motion for staff to prepare a report on a master plan for Beban Park, but Mayor John Ruttan first wants to see consensus from council on the direction it wants to take. “If they spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a report and council still says they don’t like it, then we really haven’t accomplished much,” he said. “I’d rather to see if there is a means to come up with some kind of an idea and then develop a business plan around it.” This year’s exhibition takes place Aug. 17-19 at Beban Park. For more information, please go to www. viex.ca. news@nanaimobulletin.com

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is one of the province’s top employers. For the third consecutive year VIHA was named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2012 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. Last fall it also made the company’s Top 100 Canadian Employer’s list. VIHA was given the nod for reasons including: a unique head office that features amenities such as a fitness facility, cafeteria, quiet rooms and nap rooms for employees; investing in employee development through subsidies for tuition and scholarship programs; a mentorship program for graduating nurses to help them transition into the workforce; maternity leave top-up payments, to 85 per cent for 17 weeks; flexible working conditions including telecommuting and compressed work week options; and encouraging employees to participate in green initiatives, such as carpooling and cycling to work. Rod O’Connell, strategist of talent acquisition and retention for VIHA, said benefits of making the list include exposure in the media, being featured on the job site eluta.ca and using the Top Employer logo in recruitment material. O’Connell said the health authority is “blessed” to have employees working under collective agreements that provide excellent benefits to employees. “The unions should be

applauded for the efforts they have made to make us an attractive employer in Canada,” said O’Connell. Margi Blamey, a spokeswoman for the Hospital Employees’ Union, and Jo Taylor, chairwoman of the Pacific Rim for the BCNU, agree the unions played a major part in creating attractive working conditions. “VIHA named as one of B.C.’s top employers is a great reflection on the employees and a result of bargaining,” said Blamey. “I’m happy to say it’s the union members who should take credit.” Blamey said when workers are provided decent wages and benefits, it ripples out into the community. VIHA also received an A rating in the community involvement category and a B-plus for its physical workspace, for projects such as the Nanaimo emergency department expansion project. Despite being named as a top employer, the recognition doesn’t reflect the feelings of many nurses who face challenging work conditions, Taylor said. “When it comes down to actual satisfaction of employees, when the rubber hits the road and if you talk to any nurse, you are going to hear their workload is too high and staff levels are insufficient,” said Taylor. “There is a feeling of always being in crisis mode.” VIHA is also contracting out more positions and many employees working at VIHA facilities don’t receive the same benefits, said Blamey. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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have and working from there. You can’t develop a tourism industry without the access.” Co-operation with all stakeholders is also needed. Before Nanaimo can invite the world to come ride here, trail maintenance standards must be met to provide maximum enjoyment and reduced liability. To receive trail management insurance through the International Mountain Biking Association, the global standard for trail building of which NMBC is a member, trails would have to be built to Whistler trail standards. That includes signage at the start of trails

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relevant media outlets, made the airport mountain bike friendly, promoted flights, and watched as the crowds arrived, according to the New Zealand Herald. In Washington State, the U.S. Forest Service addressed illegal trail building by working with a mountain bike film crew, proposing stakeholders work together to promote mountain biking as an economic driver while protecting natural spaces from overuse. The resulting ‘bikeumentary’ is on a 250stop world screening tour. The Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club has about 60 members, but hundreds of riders use existing trail networks. The club anticipates dozens of new members Sunday so they can be eligible to vote on the future of mountain biking in Nanaimo. McMillan said the executive hopes to exit the meeting with a clear mandate. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Mountie charged with assault for excessive force on woman BY CHRIS BUSH

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A Nanaimo RCMP constable faces an assault charge following an incident at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment in August. The constable allegedly used excessive force while fingerprinting a 47-year-old woman in the detachment cell block Aug. 17. The woman was not injured during the altercation and did not require medical assistance. The incident was reported by another RCMP member. Supt. Norm McPhail, officer in charge of the Nanaimo detachment, ordered an RCMP internal code of conduct investigation and a criminal code investigation after he was

informed of the incident in early September. “I would describe the incident in general as a verbal and physical control of an individual and, basically, in terms of my substantiating the code of conduct [investigation], is unnecessary and unwarranted force,” McPhail said. McPhail said cell block surveillance video footage was reviewed as part of the investigation. The criminal code investigation was forwarded to Crown counsel and on Monday a charge of assault was sworn against Const. Derek Brown. Brown will appear in court March 6. The woman was arrested following a theft complaint, but

Brown was not the arresting officer. Brown has four years’ service with the RCMP, all in Nanaimo, and was working as a general duty officer at the time of the incident. McPhail said there have been no prior incidents involving Brown. He remains on administrative duties and will have no interaction with the public pending the outcome of both the criminal and internal processes. “Police officers are not above the law,” McPhail said in a press release. “Where there are allegations of excessive force, those allegations will be investigated and the police officer will have to account for the level of force used.” photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Suspect sought in knifepoint robbery Nanaimo Mounties are searching for a suspect who robbed a man at knifepoint Wednesday. The robbery happened at 2 p.m. near the intersection of Buttertubs Drive and Bowen Road. The victim, 32, was walking toward the 7-Eleven on Bowen Road when a man approached, produced a small switchblade knife and demanded money. When the victim hesitated, the robber punched him in the face and took his wallet and cigarettes. The victim and his assailant exchanged punches until the suspect fled southbound on Bowen Road. Police responded with a tracking dog, which managed to track the suspect to 995 Bowen Rd., but lost the scent shortly afterward. The suspect is Caucasian, in his mid 20s, about six feet tall and heavy set. He was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. The cigarettes taken are a unique brand called Red Studio. The victim was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to be treated for facial injuries he sustained in the altercation. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrime stoppers.com.

Doctors’ group aims to improve patient services BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

“We’re looking at every single aspect of our operation trying to trim and cut,” he said. “We’re also looking at programming going into the future and trying to minimize our risk.” The society also asked for a $90,000 annual increase to its $454,000 operating budget, but no decision was made by council. Theatre and city staff continue to meet in accessing the operating budget needs. Ruttan wants to give the society the benefit of the doubt. “I think we have some very capable and serious people there who are doing a good job,” he said. “They have undertaken to make sure what happened is not going to be an ongoing thing and hopefully that will be the case. If next year we’re in the same predicament, then that’s an entirely different story and we would ask some tough questions and want some answers.”

A group of Nanaimo family physicians has joined together to improve health-care services for area residents. Dr. Daniel Bothma is president and physician lead of the newly formed Nanaimo Division of Family Practice. The group, which consists of seven board members and about 30 family doctors so far, intends to work with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, the Ministry of Health and the General Practice Services Committee – a partnership between the province, the B.C. Medical Association and the Society of General Practitioners of B.C. – to identify gaps in the continuum of primary care and how partners can work together to address these gaps and achieve common health-care goals. “Our immediate aim is to include as many family practitioners in Nanaimo who are interested in being part of this initiative,” said Bothma. “Our division is still very new.” Another goal is increasing the influence of family physicians on health-care delivery and policy, he said. “It was recognized that family physicians have become not as involved in decisionmaking,” said Bothma. “Traditionally, health care spending is very hospitalfocused. The challenge is 85 per cent of health care is not delivered there, 85 per cent is delivered in the community.” Nanaimo joins more than two dozen regions with their own Divisions of Family Practice, including Cowichan Valley, Comox Valley and Oceanside. The divisions receive funding through the provincially funded GPSC for operational costs. Bothma said the group hired a coordinator to contact physicians’ offices across Nanaimo for recruitment and to collect information about service gaps. One area already identified as needing improvement is the long wait for chronic pain services, he said. Bothma said the pain clinic in the hospital has a long wait list, but lots of physicians in the area have expertise in pain management and the group wants to look at how to build capacity by utilizing this expertise.

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Nanaimo council agreed this week to transfer $74,500 from the Port Theatre Society’s capital reserve to help cover a $114,000 deficit.

City chips at theatre’s deficit

SHORTFALL DUE to rising expenses, poor ticket sales. BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Port Theatre is getting financial help to cover an operating deficit. Council agreed Monday to transfer $74,500 from the Port Theatre Society’s capital reserve to reduce a $114,000 deficit. The deficit, blamed on increasing utility costs and poor ticket sales to the theatre’s Spotlight Series, is the society’s first since the theatre opened in 1999. Al Kenning, city manager, said with the money coming from the theatre’s capital reserve, there is no hardship on the taxpayer. But he called transferring the funds a double-edged sword, as the city would be

responsible for any work on the building should costs exceed the $200,000 left in the capital reserve. “We feel it’s a calculated risk,” he said. Mayor John Ruttan said he’s satisfied theatre staff is heading in the right direction regarding the deficit. “I think they were uncomfo r t abl e t h at t h i s l o s s occurred and approached us in a responsible manner,” he said. “They cited several things they were going to try and do to improve the bottom line and reduce potential losses. I’m satisfied they’ll do the best they can.” The society has reduced the number of events that it will be promoting in 2012 to help reduce operating expenses, and is working with businesses to share the financial risk of presenting shows. Bruce Halliday, theatre general manager, said he’s pleased council saw the benefit in the transfer.

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Exercise needs due follow-upp

As many already know, SurreyFleetwood MLA Jagrup Brar spent last month walking in someone else’s shoes. Meeting the challenge raised by the Raise The Rates group, he tried to subsist on the $610 monthly welfare rate. And, as many have pointed out, the shoes he was wearing were not his: he had the luxury of being able to walk away from them; he isn’t poor, or unemployed. But, at the very least, Brar had a taste, firsthand, of what it’s like to be poor and marginalized in our society. That’s more than can be said of many politicians from all levels, whose idea of getting their hands dirty is donning a hardhat and rolling up their sleeves for a photo op and a few well-scripted platitudes, before rolling off to lunch – leaving actual policy in the hands of bureaucrats. If the journey was a self-serving publicity stunt, it is clearly one that cost him a little more in physical discomfort than many politicians have risked over the course of numerous terms in office. It can be argued that it is an exercise in futility with no practical outcome, serving to reinforce an entrenchment of political attitudes rather than promote a dialogue on possibilities. But if Brar’s exercise in poverty has, at the very least, got people discussing an issue too often side-stepped by the more squeamish among us, it has reached at least some level of inarguable value. The MLA claims his experience has made him a changed man. We can hope that change becomes manifest in more activism on behalf of the poor in his own riding and beyond. We can hope that his actions can motivate other leaders to provide policy alternatives to address the vicious cycle of poverty that exists on our streets. Unless there is meaningful follow-up by people of conscience, Brar’s experience – no matter how earnest and well-intended – will end up being considered just another photo-op.

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Water supply solution slipping away

That rattling you might have mill’s own dam at Fourth Lake? heard Monday afternoon was the Perhaps I’m mistaken and some loose marbles inside my shaking work on this was done previously. brain bucket as a press conference Or maybe it took Harmac to downtown announced the city become locally owned under and Harmac mill are looking into Nanaimo Forest Products and led water-sharing possibilities. by much-ballyhooed Levi Sampson The mill has for decades for something to actually happen. possessed a provincial licence Regardless, it seems abundantly to access roughly a gajillion clear Nanaimo does not need to megalitres out of the spend unnecessarily on same watershed the city a new dam. Not when WRIGHT draws its own potable there’s a perfectly good TURN water (most of which we one up at Fourth Lake spend millions treating holding more than Mitch Wright and then pour down the enough water to supply Managing Editor drain, rather than down both the mill (which, our thirsty gullets). as a former pulp mill Given the mill uses worker, I can guarantee a fraction of the small is not doing everything ocean of freshwater it can on water to which it’s legally conservation) and the permitted daily, the city (which must also do PTB (powers that be) far, far better on cutting decided it might be wise household usage). to see if city hall could maybe Much like too many homeowners avoid spending $60-plus million letting expensively chlorinated and of taxpayers’ money on a new purified drinking water trickle dam by instead accessing some of away down tub drains, into lawns Harmac’s unused licence. and curbside gutters, pulp mills Cue the head shaking. waste water like it was falling from What surprises me most is that the sky (granted, on the wet coast, this wasn’t fully (or even partially) of course, it actually does most investigated earlier. Much earlier. days, but it’s still worth the effort Nanaimo has known for years not to be wasteful). it’s a collective water glutton. And As the Snuneymuxw First this paper has reminded readers at Nation, which waded into the least several times a year for the debate demanding (rightfully) last five or so years. better treatment by the city with Yet only now, as the preliminary proper consultation and a place at and not insignificant expenditures the negotiations, pointed out, with on a new dam are being made, are simple but effective conservation, we announcing a formal look at the city could meet its water instead using water stored by the requirments without spending on

a new dam. Most residents seem unwilling to get the water-saving message (judging only by the consumption numbers), but combining conservation with a water-sharing agreement with the mill seems, on the surface at least, to be a sensible and realistic option. The cynic in me would say that’s likely why it’ll never happen. *** Bowen Park is pretty great. It used to be one of my favourite hangouts, even before the various improvements that were made in the 20 years since I first moved here in ’91. For a few years I was a regular at the tennis courts and made it part of my daily route to and from school when I was attended classes up at what was then Malaspina College. The park has seen its share of tough times – the now pristine duck pond framed by the recently finished amphitheatre was for a time a popular locale for some rather untoward business transactions – but what park of any significant size hasn’t? Various additions and improvements over the years have made the park a major draw, with features attractive to people of all ages and interests, from beach volleyball and frolf to seniors’ programs and kids’ swimming. To vote for Bowen Park as the Best Public Space in Canada, please visit www.cip-icu.ca/greatplaces/en/. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

‘Pulp mills waste water like it was falling from the sky.’

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Parenting crucial in preparing kids is where they find their selfworth, their sense of belonging and emotional security. We also forget the moral compass. When children learn to apply a set of moral values, they become empowered, instead of feeling restricted by rules alone. I have admiration and gratitude for all the professionals who work in all the fields that address the care, development and education of children. But the trend to institutionalize children at a younger and younger age is a disgrace. We need to take parenting seriously again. Ingrid Van Rensburg Nanaimo

To the Editor, Re: One-third of students start school unprepared, Feb. 2. This article disturbed me on two levels. One is that we are subjecting our very young children to the judgment of these well-meaning educators, who have found a large number of them lacking. Do our little ones not have the right to be shy, immature and beginnerlearners when they go to school? On another level, if our children are truly so delayed in all these areas, no number of Mother Goose lessons can make up for it. Have we given up on parenting? I firmly believe that children will thrive emotionally and otherwise if their lives are founded on longterm, constant, loving and stimulating relationships with their parents, families and friends. Within those relationships, children learn a lot by communicating, playing and getting constant feedback. That

Taxpayers support all kinds of activity To the Editor, Re: More theatre subsidies make no sense, Letters, Feb. 4. Upon reading this letter, I feel I need to clear up some points. Are all subsidized activi-

ties in this city outrageous? How can one be OK but not another? Should we stop funding parks? I don’t use them. Or the arena and ball fields? I don’t use those, either. I do, however, go to the Port Theatre. I have been a member for two years at a cost of $25 per year and attend 12-15 shows annually with ticket costs ranging from $25 to $75. I am not “rich and famous” but I can still afford to go. How much does it cost to go see a movie? Not much different. But how much does it cost to walk around Westwood Lake? Nothing. I think that all citizens of Nanaimo should have the right to do activities that their tax money goes toward. Chris Sunnus Nanaimo

Prohibition of pot simply bad policy To the Editor, Re: Legalization debate all

about the money, Letters, Jan. 24. Clearly government subsidized cannabis (marijuana) prohibitionists and their unions have a significant financial interest in perpetuating one of North America’s worst policy failures in history. However, as I investigate the people and groups which advocate re-legalizing the relatively safe, extremely popular God-given plant (see the first page of the Bible), I don’t see financial interests, but rather an interest in ending bad policy which has negatively affected millions of citizens. One place this can be verified is the Media Awareness Project’s website archive, including letters. Everyday adult citizens just want to stop discrimination for using a beneficial plant which is clearly safer than alcohol, by the way. Stan White Dillon, Colorado

Record checks should be B.C. requirement schools and the voters’ right to know what they are getting in a candidate when they finally make an ‘X’. As a former secondary school teacher/ counsellor, I spent my professional career supporting students. Many of those students were high-risk and vulnerable to danger. I saw first-hand the results of the damage that can happen to a child from various life circumstances. Children are especially open to both the positive and negative influences of persons with ‘position power’. One only needs to take a look at the history of aboriginal children as an example. School trustees have position power and they have access to our children. Trustees may act as chap-

BY DONNA ALLEN

Much has been said in the last few months about the need for criminal record checks for candidates running for the office of school board trustee. Given the circumstances around our local school board election this past November, it was time to have this conversation and now a new level of awareness is evident both in our school district and throughout the province. As with most controversial issues some people agree, some do not. Some people expressed the opinion that this was all about whether or not you should be able to grow and sell marijuana. They missed the point. This is about the safety of children in our public

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erones, sit with students on committees, work in the schools, and, in fact, interact one-on-one. Trustees should be regarded as positive role models in the community. Fortunately, we have a law in place now where teachers and others working with children and vulnerable adults must have a criminal record check. The employer has the right not to hire a potential employee if there is a concern about a criminal record. My position is that the voter is the employer of school board trustees and as employers, have every right to know the candidate’s background. Whether I agree with it, as a school board trustee candidate, I had to make a financial disclosure. If I am working with your children,

shouldn’t the voter also have the right to know if I have an existing criminal record? Having a school trustee take a criminal record check after he/she has been elected is problematic and does not truly address the issue of openness and transparency. It would, however, be a beginning. We need the provincial government to begin working on this issue. The government has experts who know how to “plug the holes”in the current legislation. Is it beneficial to all concerned? I believe it is. ◆ Donna Allen is serving her third term as a school trustee in Nanaimo. She previously worked for 25 years in the district as a secondary school teacher and counsellor.

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Olive oil expert Tom Mueller who lives in Italy, has recently brought out a book called Extra Virginity. In ancient Greek society, Mueller notes, olive oil was used as “fuel, skin lotion, contraceptive, detergent, preservative, pesticide, perfume, and adornment, as well as a cure for heart ailments, stomach aches, hair loss, flatulence, and excessive perspiration.” So valuable was this oil in antiquity that it further functioned as a sort of currency, bestowed upon victorious athletes in lieu of prize money. The jar of olive oil on a Roman table was a sign of civilization above the crude

ways of the barbarians. I don’t claim to have a trained Unfortunately, a product whose palate to distinguish high-quality value soars because of its culiolive oil and I confess to being nary importance and one of the wimps who healthy properties prefer mild, butteryFOOD attracts the attentions flavoured olive oil over MATTERS of greedy crooks. the highest quality Mueller exposes product which has a Marjorie Stewart rampant fraud in the taste so peppery it can industry and quotes make you cough. an Italian producer In fact, I love the who suggests that 50 taste of butter (just per cent of the olive ask any Scot what oil sold in America shortbread should is, to some degree, taste of) and usually fraudulent. combine butter and Shady dealers along olive oil for mushthe supply chain frerooms or oven fries. quently adulterate olive oil with I came fairly late to apprecialow-grade vegetable oils and add tion of olive oil, being initially artificial colouring. a frugal cook, dismayed by the

thought of expensive ingredients. Over the years, I have trained myself to remember that what we saved by not buying junk foods could be spent on what I used to regard as luxuries but now keep as staples in our kitchen. And in my camping days I would take along small bottles of olive oil and lemon juice as essential condiments. I never did figure out the difference between rapeseed, canola, safflower or sunflower oils, so it has been a relief to bypass the lot and use a mild olive oil for all purposes, especially to prepare that most delectable of French emulsions, mayonnaise. So, how do we protect ourselves from olive oil fraud?

If we want quality we have to pay for the extra care and work that provides a premium product. So, if it’s cheap, it probably will lack the healthy qualities of the real thing. At present I have easy access to oil from Palestinian olive groves imported by Global Village, so I can combine my need for quality olive oil with commitment to fair trade with people who are in sore need of help. ◆ Marjorie Stewart is board chairwoman of the Foodshare Society and president of the multi-stakeholder co-op, Heritage Foodservice. She can be reached at: marjorieandalstewart@shaw. ca.

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Cultural groups rewarded with city funding The Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission has made the call on cultural grants for city groups. The commission’s cultural committee awarded $30,182 in arts, cultural and festival events grants, and $175,988 in cultural operating grants. Arts, cultural and festival events grants ◆ Canada Day 2012 – $1,400. ◆ Crimson Coast Dance – $2,200. ◆ Friends of Nanaimo Jazz – $1,600. ◆ Gallery Row Public Art Committee – $300. ◆ Harbour City Jazz Fest – $860. ◆ Bel Canto Singers – $530. ◆ Francophone – Maple Sugar Festival – $3,000. ◆ African Heritage Society – $600. ◆ Nanaimo Arts Council – $1,500. ◆ Ballroom Dance Society – $2,000.

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Rev. Howie Adan of St. Philip’s Anglican Church does his part during the church’s Jan Parfitt Memorial Sewing Day last month. Volunteers made 29 hospital gowns and 30 blankets for health clinics in Guatemala.

Church sews up help St. Philip’s Church parishioners and community members of Cedar reached out and connected with the world beyond to support health clinics in Guatemala. Twenty-four volunteers took part in the Jan Parfitt Memorial Sewing Day, Jan. 20, sewing hospital gowns, blankets and no-nos for the patients attending the clinics. No-nos are aids to help children not to bend their elbow so that they cannot touch their surgery. The group made 29 hospital

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Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Selena Pellizzari rode away with the Coach of the Year award at the Horse Council of B.Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala event in Richmond Jan. 21. Pellizzari, owner and manager of GP Cottonwood Stables on Jingle Pot Road, was honoured to learn of the award and the 50 testimonials submitted by students describing her extensive knowledge and outstanding coaching skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being part of a riding club

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teaching, including watching the growth of confidence and self-esteem in her students. But the best part of her work is participating in a profession she loves to wake up to, she said. Pellizzari wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only Vancouver Island coach nominated for the award that recognizes outstanding contributions to promoting and fostering equestrian sport. Other finalists included Deborah Fox of Cedar, and Glynis Boggs Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea and Jennifer Payne of Nanaimo.

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Diane Brennan, Nanaimo city councilor, was named to the board of trustees. Courtenay’s RonnaRae Leonard was re-elected as chairwoman. The 38 member board administers an $18.2-million budget for 38 libraries on Vancouver Island (except Victoria), Haida Gwaii and Bella Coola.

Despite the recent downturn in the economy, Canada is feeling the effects of a growing shortage of skilled trades people. This shortage is expected to become significant if not immediately addressed. Opportunities for skilled workers will continue in most sectors of the trades, and Nanaimo Youth Services Association is hosting a careers in trades workshop Wednesday (Feb. 15). Open to all unemployed and out of school youth between the ages of 15-30, the free workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will meet and interact with a variety of local trades professionals, find out about the benefits of working in trades, learn about training options and more. For more information, please call 250-7548101, or visit 290 Bastion St.

Anti-bullying work rewarded A national charity is encouraging youth to put an end to bullying. BullyingCanada is accepting scholarship applications from Grade 12 students who speak out about bullying in their school and community. Three $100 scholarships to aid students in their in post secondary education are available. BullyingCanada also offers resources, information and help for youth impacted by bullying. Deadline for applications is March 1. For information, please call 1-877-352-4497.

Educators up for recognition Nominations are now being accepted for the sixth annual Canadian Family Teacher awards. The national program recognizes outstanding educators. Nomination deadline is April 11. A shortlist of 12 semifinalists will be announced May 16, and the public can then vote online for the top three. For more information, please go to www.canadianfamily.ca/teacherawards.

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PARENTS, KIDS develop bonds through exercise. BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

others and their children can bond during exercise thanks to family orientated fitness classes offered through Nanaimo’s parks, recreation and culture. Shelley Howlett, a certified fitness instructor, said the classes create a positive environment for families to establish a routine of healthy activities together. She started the classes because she tries to be active and create family activities for her two teenagers. The rising rate of childhood obesity also inspired her. “It’s insane the obesity rate in teenagers is going out of the roof,” said Howlett. She said building the connection with children is important and just going out for walks or hikes with your kids helps promote active family activities. Howlett leads moms through two fitness programs: fit together for teens and moms, and power punch boot camp – mom and baby.

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Shelley Howlett, a certified fitness instructor, leads moms in two exercise classes through the city’s parks, recreation and culture department to get people active and healthy as families.

Fit together runs Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the Departure Bay Activity Centre. It allows mothers and their teens to bond over challenging fitness activities including cardio, strength and

flexibility exercises. The workouts can be adapted to any fitness level and people can go at their own pace. Teenagers must be aged 12 or older to attend. The new session begins Thursday

(Feb. 16) and runs until March 15. Power punch runs Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Departure Bay Activity Centre. The boot camp gives moms a full body toning workout that incorporates cardio boxing and other exercises to help burn calories. The class is a great atmosphere for mother. Mothers can interact with their baby’s by cradling them in their lap or feel free to leave them in their stroller. “The mom can still get a workout and the babies are happy,” said Howlett. “I wish there was more of that when I had my kids and they were babies.” The next session runs Feb. 24 to March 30. Howlett has always been active, running and doing daily exercises. For the last three years she has worked as a fitness instructor. “I want to promote it to people because I think it’s important that people get exercise, even if it is a little tiny bit in the day,” she said She also teaches a variety of other fitness classes through parks and recreation. Classes continue in the spring and will be listed in the leisure guide. For more information please call 250-756-5200 or go to www.nanaimo.ca. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

Programs provide fun for families BY HANNAH KING

As British Columbians we will celebrate our first official Family Day holiday on Feb. 18, 2013. Of course, we here at parks, recreation and culture are happy to hear that families will have a chance to take a break together and connect that day. It is a big part of what we are all about. In fact, we’ve been celebrating families for more than 50 years now. To be exact, 1954 was the first year on record of our ever-popular, free supervised playground program. One of our newest preschooler-friendly offerings is tots movie night held at Bowen Park. This is a great (and inexpensive) family outing and the popcorn is included. If you are looking for some daytime options for your little one, the pooh bear and beach tot preschools might be a good fit. They are parent participation focused, in which you will rediscover the joy of play, craft time and sing-a-longs. Our weekly parent and tot skate sessions allow you to introduce the fun of skating to your little one in a comfortable setting without the worry of other skaters whizzing by. We also offer a number of fitness programs specifically geared for the family unit. One coming up with new moms in mind is our power punch boot camp – mom and babe. For those with older children, the fit together for teens and mom (or dad) class is a great way to be active together. Looking for something hands on to do as a family? Create family treasures in our family clay art program offered at the Bowen Park pottery studio. Watch for more family friendly programs in our upcoming activity guide including family rock climbing, kayaking and family tennis. If it’s a simple family outing to the pool or rink you are looking for check out our online public schedules to find a time that works for you. For more information on parks, recreation and culture programs services and events, please visit www.nanaimo.ca, stop by a recreation centre or call 250-756-5200. Nanaimo, it’s a lifestyle – live it together. ◆ Hannah King is a marketing and communication specialist with Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR

FOUND: DIGITAL camera on #3 BC Transit Bus, Jan 25th. (250)591-5564

PALM SPRINGS/ Desert Hot Springs: Mobile home/Senior’s Park. Avail. Mar, Apr, May. $1200/mo. (250)756-4937

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ADMINISTRATION NORTH NANAIMO Financial Ofﬁce part time (2-3 days per week) Bookkeeper/Data Entry. Must be proﬁcient with QuickBooks, MS word, excel. Investment or insurance experiences a plus. References required. Email resume to jaj@telus.net or fax resume to 250-751-1537.

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DEATHS

LOST: HEARING AID Wednesday Feb. 1st. in Costco in Nanaimo. If found pls. Call 250-947-9779

DEATHS

Betty Beck Born Elizabeth Helen Lucop, June 2, 1943 in Duncan BC, Betty passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH on February 5th, 2012. She was pre-deceased by her parents John and Dorothy as well as her sister Phyllis and brother Brian. Missing her deeply is her husband of almost ﬁfty years, Gerald; her twin sister, Brenda Cramton; daughters: Sheila (Edward Dahlgren), Janice (Brian Campbell), and Kara (Bil Derby); and her grandchildren: Megan, Kelsey, Alexis, Aiden and Jacob. There is also a huge extended family of nieces, nephews and in-laws who will remember the many gatherings that have been held at the family’s Jinglepot home. Betty touched the lives of many through her countless hours of volunteering and formed long lasting friendships through associations with ILWU, Mountain View School PTA, Canadian Cancer Society and Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary to name just a few. A memorial will be held, Friday, February 17, 2012, 1:00 pm at Cavallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Road. In lieu of ﬂowers, please consider a donation to one of the charities very close to Betty’s heart, the Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary or the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life team “The Betty Bunch.”

GRAND OPENING SALE!

Thursday, February 16th 11 am – 7 pm, BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Buy one 6” sub, flatbread, fl wrap or English Muffi fin and the second one (same size)) is FREE! We’ve relocated to Port Place Mall, Nanaimo, next to the Liquor store. Same great service & tasty food – with unlimited parking too!

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If you were driving a BLACK FORD RANGER pickup that was involved in a rear end collision at the corner of Bowen and East Wellington on Feb. 1, 2012 at 7:45 a.m. Please call:

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SUSHI CHEF, Sushi helper and Cashier needed at Tomo Sushi, experience required. Apply with resume to: 1808 Bowen Rd.

COMMISSIONED Sales Rep for small Nanaimo vinyl sign co. Experience preferred but not necessary. Must have own transportation. Send resume to lightenupsigns@shaw or phone Ken @250-244-1573

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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED for Patient-Centered Practice, 2-3 days/week starting Feb 13/2012. Must be experienced, a good communicator, caring, and able to multi-task. Please submit resume in person to Rutherford Dental Centre, 4555 Uplands Dr., Nanaimo, BC. 250-7513663

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EXPERIENCED Construction Labourers needed for high walls concrete forming in Nanaimo. Good wages. Resume: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

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Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realtyy has an opening for a Motivated Licensed Property Manager, with a minimum of three years experience. The ideal candidate must be currently licensed in BC, be up to date with all aspects of the Residential Tenancy Act, and the Property Management expectations and requirements of the Real Estate Council of BC, and must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The successful individual must pride themselves on customer satisfaction, be organized, self motivated and be experienced in conﬂict resolution. We offer an attractive commission compensation package. Please contact Travis Carmichael for a conﬁdential interview at 250-756-1132 or email: traviscarmichael@royallepage.ca CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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DEPARTURE BAY area. 3bdrm duplex, covered carport, large yard, W/D. $1100. Avail Mar 1. NP/NS. Call Karen at (250)619-1272.

4B/R, 2 BATH, Executive home, oceanview, 5 acres, 6 appl, two decks. Jinglepot area. N/P, N/S. Avail. Mar 1, $1700. refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. 585-4776.

2BDRM SPACIOUS, grnd lvl suite in seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oriented complex. $875 incl. heat, prkng, insuite WD. On bus route, close to University Village mall. Call Graham at 250-714-8297

NANAIMO(UNIVERSITY area) lrg renovated 3 bdrm upper, decks, F/P, D/W, W/D, parking. NS, no partiers, cat ok. Refs. Avail Mar. 1. $1250 inclds utils. (250)713-9486.

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HAMMOND BAY 1 bdrm in triplex. F/S, W/D, lights & heat inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. N/P. Avail March. 1. $525 mo. Call (250)758-4388.

774 RAILWAY, lrg 1 bdrm main level. $550 + shared utils & lndry, 4 appls. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. (250)933-5679 after 6 PM

OLD CITY 3bdrm. Huge, bright, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 5appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Near ammen. $1100. 250-248-6853

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NORTH NANAIMO. 3 bdrm 2 bath. Clean, bright, new carpet, family home. W/D hookup. Close to amenities. $895. Avail. Feb 1, (250)758-4871

CEDAR: 3BDRM 2bath, semiďŹ n bsmnt, fully fncd yrd. Close to shopping/bus. $1050/mo. Pets ok. Avail. immed. Longer lease pref. Refs Req. Robyn 1-778-829-5771

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CEDAR: SML cottage for rent. $775/mo. all inclusive. DD. Available immed. Phone Nick 604-649-4606/ 250-323-0803 NANOOSE (near Petro) 1bdrm, 1bath w/shower, private suite. F/S, W/D, internet/cable incl, phone/hydro not incl. $500 +$250 DD. Avail. immed. (250)468-1634

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 1BDRM DUPLEX SxS. Close to college. Oil heat. $500. N/S, N/P. (250)753-6229 BEBAN PARK, avail now, S x S duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, insuite lndry, large fenced yard, extra storage, 2 prkg spots, family friendly, N/S, N/P refs please, $1095. 250-715-6049. CEDAR: 2BDRM duplex rancher, older heritage bldg. Lrg yard, fruit trees, close to shopping/bus. $765/mo. Pets ok. Avail. immed. Longer lease pref. Refs Req. Robyn 1-778829-5771

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HOMES FOR RENT 3 BDRM. lower duplex Uplands Area new reno F/S, DW, W/D. Lrg yard, on Bus route, close to schools and shopping. Avail. Mar 1st, $1050/m contact Bill: 250-741-6790/250756-2741

LANTZVILLE OCEAN view. 3 bdrm Rancher. Large yard, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, N/S, small pet ok. Mar. 1st. $1100/mo. 250-390-9298. NANAIMO- (near VIU) 3 bdrm upper w/1 bdrm lower suite. F/P, 7 appls, security system, fenced yrd, deck, new ďŹ&#x201A;oors/bath & recent upgrades. $1575/whole house. Call 778686-8526. UPLANDS AREA 2 B/R house w/ garage, 4 appls, family room, N/S, N/P. Avail. Mar. 1st $1200. 250-756-1074

ROOMS FOR RENT CENTRAL NANAIMO: furn. $425. Chris 250-740-5332 contact_me@chrislesley.com SINGLE & DBLE units; some w/kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650; wkly starting at $250; 10% off 1st month. 250-754-2328

SHARED ACCOMMODATION $500 SHARE rancher near bypass, VIU, bus #5/15. Female pref. Incl furn room, util, wiďŹ , ldry N/S. N/P. Mar 1. 250-5910252.

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N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail immed. Ref. req.250-758-4963 NORTH NANAIMO: new 2bdrm, ground level in quiet, safe neighbourhood. 6 new appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, sep entry, prkg, own lndry, storage. N/P, N/S, RR. $1100 +utils. (250)729-9263 TERMINAL PARK: Bsmt bach Shared laundry, prkg, NS/NP, $550. All incl 250-753-3640.

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SUITES, UPPER BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station.1000 s/f, 5 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, deck with partial ocean view, NS, NP. Suit mature couple. $1050 p/mo + utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call: 1-250-716-6797 CENTRAL LOCATION- upstairs brand new 3 bdrm, full bath, kitchen, 3 appls, parking. Available Feb 29. $1050 inclds utils. N/P, smoke outside. Call 250-740-5558. DEP. BAY/ Brechin, bright, clean, 1350sq.ft. upper level house on cul-de-sac. 3bdrm, HW ďŹ&#x201A;oors, natâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l gas FP, W/D, level prking. Hydro incl. $1300/mo. N/S, N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Req. March 1. (250)755-9329 NANAIMO (NEAR University) 1400sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, upper suite, hrdwood ďŹ&#x201A;rs & tile, natural gas F/P, inclds heat, hydro, water. NP/NS. $1095. Call (250)739-1071.

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Hard-luck Clippers earn just one point with overtime loss

DOVER BAY hosts zone championship for first time. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Dover Bay wrestlers Ben Burgess, front, and Tyler Falk-Chalmers hone their skills at practice Wednesday night at Dover Bay Secondary School. Dover hosts the Island championships today (Feb. 11).

School will all be represented today. One of the favourites to do well will be Dover’s Kimberly van Hest, three-time reigning Western Canadian champ in her weight class. She likes the idea of wrestling in her home gym, but said she won’t feel added pressure to do well. “If I have fun then that’s a success for me,” van Hest said. “But of course it’s great if I can have success on the mat and continue on to provincials and nationals.”

Though van Hest is a veteran of big matches, some of her teammates will be wrestling in their most important matches yet. “We’ve had a couple people pop out of the woodwork that work really hard and are starting to show some results, which is always nice,” said Tuck. “Those kids that you don’t know if they’re ever going to have success on the mat and they start having it; it’s beautiful.” Nanaimo wrestlers are

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expecting some exciting matchups. Van Hest said it’s awesome to cheer on her teammates, but she finds it interesting to watch any of the Island’s top wrestlers go at it. “An awful lot of the matches are nail biters. You don’t really know who’s going to win till it happens,” Tuck said. “I find it exciting. It’s like sudden death in a hockey game.” Preliminary rounds start at 9 a.m. today with finals going from 2:30-4 p.m. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Clippers’ most hated rival this season might be overtime. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team (21-17-0-9) was handed its league-worst ninth overtime loss on Wednesday in a 4-3 setback against the Surrey Eagles at Frank Crane Arena. It was another frustrating result for the Clippers after they again carried much of the play against the Coastal Conference’s second-place Eagles. “We possessed the puck the majority of the hockey game…” said Michael Olson, Clippers assistant coach. “We were just unfortunate that we’re not getting a few of the bounces and not really bearing down on a couple of key opportunities and chances we get.” The Clips got goals from Andrew Gladiuk, Mike Sones and Graeme McCormack and might have hoped for a better result on a night when they outshot the opposition 40-25. “Sometimes those are going to go in. It just wasn’t our night tonight…” said Sones. “There’s no need to change anything. We’re playing well as a team. We’ve just got to start burying our chances. [Coach Mike Vandekamp] has a little saying in the dressing room there, ‘We can’t squeeze our sticks too tight or else maple syrup’s going to come out’.” GAME ON … The Clippers play the Cowichan Valley Capitals tonight (Feb. 11) in a 7:30 p.m. faceoff at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan … The Clippers hosted Alberni Valley on Friday night after press time.

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Wrestlers grappling for titles After all the hard work they’ve put in the past few years, Nanaimo wrestlers deserve this home-floor advantage. Dover Bay Secondary School will host the Vancouver Island Secondary School wrestling championships today (Feb. 11) at the school gym. “We participate in tournaments all over the Island and it’s only fair that we put one on,” said Andrew Tuck, coach of the Dover wrestlers. Tuck revived the sport in Nanaimo in 2007 and has helped numerous athletes qualify for provincial, Western Canadian and even national championship tournaments in recent years. Now all the Island’s top wrestling talent will be on display for city sports fans. “They’ll be the 200 best wrestlers on the Island,” said Tuck. “It’s not big but it’s high-quality.” Dover, Nanaimo District Secondary School and Aspengrove

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VIU takes to home court once more

HOOPS M’S host UNBC at school gym.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

T h e Va n c o u v e r Island University Mariners have saved the best for last in their home gym. VIU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play their final home games of the regular season tonight (Feb. 11) at the school gym against the University of Northern B.C. Timberwolves.

UNBC is the toughest possible matchup in the Pacific Western Athletic Association, both in men’s and women’s hoops. The men’s T-wolves (10-2) are second in PacWest behind the M’s (12-1). There’s history between the programs, as the two teams have met in each of the last two provincial championship games, with UNBC winning in 2010 and VIU winning in 2011. More recently, the M’s defeated the T-wolves 84-77 in Prince George in December. “You always look

on the schedule to see when we’re going to play them; it’s always a good game when we do,” said Tyler Olsen, VIU player. He said both teams match up well against the other. “ Yo u ’ ve g o t t h e top two teams in the league and two of the top teams in the country going at it. It’ll be a war,” said Tony Bryce, coach of the M’s. The coach said UNBC plays hard and plays a physical style. Olsen said VIU needs to play team defence and make smar t choices on offence.

“They like to pressure when you’ re bringing the ball up, so you just have to break pressure and then pick them apart,” he said. Olsen said he and his teammates like the idea of facing such a tough opponent at this stage of the season, to see how they stack up. It might also give one team a leg up with provincials nearing. “In my opinion, right now, they’re playing, probably, the best basketball out of anybody in the league,” Bryce said. “I think they’re the best defensive team in the league right now and we’re going to have

our hands full.” In the women’s game, the Mariners (12-1) are preparing for a Timberwolves team (12-0) that handed them their only loss of the season back in December. GAME ON … The women’s game tips off at 6 p.m. tonight with the men to follow at 8 p.m. … In addition to the hoops action there will be a ceremony honouring VIU’s graduating players. Brittany Knievel, Richelle Rafnkjelson, Jacob Thom and Patrick McCarthy will all be playing their last home games at the VIU gym. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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