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Christopher White, right, listens to Karen Moon and Steve Cappello, career advisors for Sprott-Shaw Community College, about retraining opportunities at the Supporting Employment Transitions Hiring Fair at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Thursday afternoon.

Employment situation improves BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Unemployment rates in Nanaimo have dropped to single digits, but demand for services remains steady at city employment assistance agencies. The city’s unemployment rate fell to 9.8 per cent last month, a significant drop from 16 per cent in May. Duncan’s unemployment rate now sits at

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11.6 per cent, while Prince George is at 7.5 per cent and Kamloops is 6.1 per cent. Employment in the province increased by 32,000 jobs – all in full-time work. The provincial unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in September. Despite the drop, organizations haven’t seen a decrease in demand for services. Steve Arnett, chief operating officer of Nanaimo Youth Services Association, said client numbers remain steady. The

organization assists youth aged 15 to 30 find work and offers training programs, such as Bladerunners, to help them gain employment skills. But there are good indicators things are improving, Arnett said. A number of help wanted signs have popped up in the windows of many retail and small businesses and employers are also starting to gear up for Christmas hiring. ◆ See ‘EMPLOYMENT’ /4

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Nanaimo teachers are again speaking out about the superintendent’s annual class size report, which lists the number of oversize classes in the district. The local union has objected to the report for the past several years and last year launched a civil suit in B.C. Supreme Court against the superintendent and trustees over the report. “We feel disrespected,” said Derek DeGear, president of the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association. “It almost looks like it was just a fill-in-the-blank form.” He had hoped the report would contain more information – an individual rationale for every classroom that has more than 30 students and whether the teacher agreed to the makeup of the class – and that trustees would take a stand and ask the provincial government for additional funding to address the classes teachers feel are inappropriately large. Instead, the report consists of the same two generic rationale for oversized classrooms used in previous years, said DeGear, and after a brief discussion about how classes are deemed appropriate for learning, trustees accepted the report at Wednesday’s meeting to be sent to the Education Ministry. “What they’re approving is that those classes are appropriate for learning,” said DeGear. “My teachers are telling me the opposite, that students are suffering.” DeGear said the number of oversized classrooms is higher this year than the past two years. ◆ See ‘ANNUAL’ /5

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Mounties probe break-in spike Police are investigating a spike in break and enters to commercial and private properties in the Country Club area. Police attended eight break-ins from Oct. 2-9. Culprits broke into two businesses by prying open locked doors or breaking windows between midnight and 5 a.m. Six homes were broken into in the daytime when homeowners were away. Entry was gained in all cases through unlocked doors and windows. Two cars were stolen – one with keys left in it – and three vehicles were broken into. Items stolen from the businesses, homes and vehicles included cash, electronics, tools, cameras and computer equipment. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said police believe one or more groups are targeting the area and caution residents and business owners to be vigilant about locking premises and maintaining a lookout for suspicious activity. Call police immediately upon seeing or hearing suspicious activity. O’Brien also recommends neighbourhoods become active in Block Watch and Citizen On Patrol programs. To find out more about these programs, please call the Nanaimo RCMP Community Policing Section at 250-7553257. To report suspicious activity or a crime, call 911 if it is an emergency. Call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-7542345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.

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There’s no ‘glomping’ allowed and the dress code is, well, whatever resembles any Japanese cartoon character, so long as it’s not offensive. This weekend hundreds of people dressed as Japanese anime characters will pack Vancouver Island Conference Centre for Yukai Con, Nanaimo’s first anime convention. ‘Glomping’ is the act of one character giving the target of his or her affection a crushing hug delivered by a flying tackle, mimicking the cartoon characters’ behaviour. The practice in real life is not always welcomed, can be dangerous and is not allowed at Yukai Con. The event, expected to draw hundreds of participants from across B.C. and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, runs Friday to Sunday (Oct. 14-16) and features films, games, vendors, cosplay contests, food, and just about everything else associated with Japanese TV anime and manga comic culture. Anime is a form of Japanese animation developed in the 1960s by artist Osamu Tezuka and gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s and ’90s through TV, film, video games and comic books. Nanaimo District Secondary School students Larissa Adams and Merill Fabbro organized Yukai Con. “Anime conventions can range anywhere from 200 to 30,000 [people],” Adams said. “This year we’re expecting 300 to 700. It’s a formal gathering of people who are into Japanese anime, manga and the culture in general. Eighty per cent of the people come in cosplay.” Cosplaying is dressing up as and acting like your favourite character from an anime, manga or video game. Adams expects more than 200 participants will be dressed in elaborate costumes. The convention’s target audience ranges from age 13 to 30, but Adams expects younger and older participants to turn out too. If Yukai Con is successful, Adams and Fabbro want to make it an annual event, putting Nanaimo on the anime convention circuit every October. “With anime conventions, every year the attendance basically doubles,” Adams said. “So after a while we’re going to have to start getting creative if we want to keep it in Nanaimo.” Denise Tacon, conference centre general manager, said the convention could open new markets for VICC. “It’s marvelous,” Tacon said. “It’s a

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Merill Fabbro, left, and Larissa Adams, costumed as Pokémon characters Silver and Sneasel, show the sign for victory after battle in front of Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Fabbro and Adams have organized Nanaimo’s first anime conference, which is being held in the conference centre until Sunday (Oct. 16) and is expected to draw hundreds of anime and manga enthusiasts from across B.C. and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Quickfacts ◆ YUKAI CON is expected to draw hundreds of participants from across B.C. and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. It runs until Sunday (Oct. 16) at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre and features films, games, vendors, cosplay contests, food, and anything associated with Japanese TV anime and manga comic book culture.

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B.C. Hydro is moving ahead with its cost-cutting program, eliminating 300 positions this week and announcing 150 more will be gone in the next two years. Dave Cobb, B.C. Hydro CEO, gave few specifics about the type of positions being eliminated. He said the reductions were identified starting in January as the Crown utility prepared for a review of its operations ordered by incoming Premier Christy Clark. About 250 positions were phased out before this week, for a total

reduction of 700. Cobb said most of the reductions are through attrition, but there will be “some layoffs” to reach the number needed to limit rate increases as directed by the government review. Three deputy ministers reviewed B.C. Hydro operations and reported to Energy Minister Rich Coleman in August. Cobb and Coleman agreed to roll back the general rate increase to eight per cent this year and 3.9 per cent in each of the next two years. B.C. Hydro’s previous application to regulators was for a 9.73 increase in each of the three years. The Canadian Office and Professional Employees, one of B.C. Hydro’s two unions, says it is losing 400 meter reader positions as a result of B.C.

◆ From /1 T h i s ye a r, 1 2 3 . 5 instructional blocks exceed 30 students, up from 84 last year and 101 two years ago. DeGear said at least half of those teachers have phoned the union and told union staff that they feel the makeup of their classrooms is inappropriate. He expects the list of inappropriate classrooms is longer than 123.5 because the report does not list how many have more than three special needs students. “I don’t see how when we have 100 teachers saying it’s not appropriate, the superintendent is saying it’s appropriate,” he said. “We’re going to keep on fighting it.” The union took its issues with the report to an arbitrator last year, who ruled that the matter could not be addressed by an arbitrator. The union then filed a civil suit in the Supreme Court

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Accused killers’ court dates set Two Nanaimo men charged in connection with the murder of Brittany Baird head to court for a preliminary inquiry next June. Christopher James Robinson and Marcus Brandon Parry were charged with second degree murder several days after Baird was found dead on Milford Crescent near Selby Street last May. The preliminary inquiry, which will determine if the Crown has enough evidence to justify a trial, is scheduled for seven days in June, beginning June 11 and expected to wrap up by June 29. Baird, 22, was found dead late in the evening May 25 by emergency crews after a series of 911 calls. At the time, police said Baird’s injuries resulted from a weapon, but police did not reveal the type of weapon used or cause of death.

Sturgeon centre gets more cash Vancouver Island University’s newly built International Centre for Sturgeon Studies has netted yet another federal grant to help buy equipment, furniture and fixtures. Last month, the federal government gave the centre more than $700,000 to buy freshwater recirculation systems, a backup generator, lab benches and other equipment needed to furnish the newly opened building. Another $250,000 investment, provided through the West Coast Community Adjustment Program, will buy additional equipment for the centre, which officially opened last week. The centre will support the coastal aquaculture industry to grow sturgeon for food in freshwater containers.

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Long-term supporters earn recognition from organization at annual general meeting BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

ong-term, loyal friends should be cherished and honoured. That’s exactly what the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation did during its annual general meeting and donor recognition event last week. Maeve O’Byrne, foundation president, said this year marks the 20th anniversary since the foundation’s first capital campaign was launched and the organization wanted to recognize two groups, a service organization and corporation, that are long-time supporters. The Nanaimo Auxiliary to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has donated to the foundation every year for the past 21 years, while Coastal Community Credit Union has done so for the past 14 years. “As a fundraising organization, donors who consistently give are sort of the bread and butter for us,” said O’Byrne. “We can rely on them.” The foundation was established in 1977 as a means for grateful patients to give back, but prior to 1991 it was attached to the hospital and did not do any active fundraising.

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Christine McAuley, left, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation chairwoman, and past-chairwoman Leslie Sundby, right, present Lynda Avis, first vice-chairwoman of the Nanaimo Auxiliary to NRGH, with the Consecutive Service Club Donor Award for the group’s 21 years of support.

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Donors who consistently give are sort of the bread and butter for us. We can rely on them.

In 1991, the foundation was asked to raise $2 million for an expansion of the emergency and medical imaging departments. The Nanaimo hospital board hired the fundraising company that O’Byrne was working for to run a capital campaign. “Everybody said we were nuts, we couldn’t do that,” she said. “I think it was probably the first major campaign in Nanaimo other than the United Way campaigns.” O’Byrne and the campaign cabinet took just nine months to raise the money and then the foundation became a separate

organization with O’Byrne as its head. Over the years, the organization has added the annual fundraising events that many area residents are familiar with, such as Golf for Life and Lotto for Life, and started up two revenuegenerating businesses – the coffee shop in the hospital and the Nanaimo Lifeline Program. Now O’Byrne is back to where she started 20 years ago – heading up a fundraising campaign to support another emergency department expansion to meet the needs of the growing community. The foundation has committed to raising $4 million by the summer of 2012 to buy equipment for the new ER. “We’ve got about $2.4 million to go,” said O’Byrne, adding that the last 18 months of fundraising has been the most challenging she’s ever experienced in her 30 years of fundraising. But O’Byrne is still confident that the foundation will meet its goal by next summer – more people are running third-party events to benefit the foundation, such as this weekend’s Spin-AThon at the Nanaimo Athletic Club, and the emergency department staff have stepped up to help out – they’ve created a calendar featuring ER staff to help raise money for the foundation. For more information about the foundation, please go to www.nanaimohospital foundation.com. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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The Vancouver Island Health Authority will establish a mobile MRI service by next spring or summer to serve Comox, Campbell River, Port Alberni and Duncan. The service will take pressure off facilities in Nanaimo, Victoria and Vancouver. It will be located on specially

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Education key to B.C. future Premier Christy Clark’s first throne speech promised money for B.C.’s education system, but the province must do a whole lot more to ensure the next generation of British Columbians won’t be at a disadvantage on the world stage. Times are changing at breakneck speed and new skills and forms of literacy are quickly superseding traditions that have been ingrained in our classrooms for decades. The real trouble is many CLOSER of these changes – the role LOOK at of technology and need for what best independent learning, for educators are example – do not seem to doing would be any part of the laborious labour discussions ongoing be helpful. between teachers and the provincial government. If we’re not careful, we will lose an opportunity to take advantage of our current strengths as a stable, progressive corner of the planet. There is no easy answer. Taxpayers can’t afford to hand a brand new iPad to every student enrolled in the school system. But neither can we ignore the need to incorporate new technology when it can clearly assist and perhaps even improve the education system and make it more efficient, nor continue injecting more and more money into the existing system. Teachers know classrooms of 2011 are not the same as they were 10 years ago, never mind when the current template was established. It’s time for the province to do more than merely patch holes in the system. We need to look at what the best educators in the province and around the world are doing and find a way to improve the experience for all students. Doing so can only help the long-term fortunes of everyone in B.C. and ensure we maintain our position as a leader on the world stage.

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Increasing light darkens view of sky It also degrades our circadian Took a walk with my wife down rhythms, and it drowns out a celesthe Nootka Trail last month. It’s tial symphony of wonder; constela six-day, 35-kilometre backpack lations, shooting stars, comets, down some of Nootka Island’s waxing and waning moons, and most rugged, remote and beautiful planets. terrain. In a satellite image provided to Along with Island Alpine Guide’s me by Nanaimo resident Fiona Mike Blake and two wonderful MacInnes, a huge and expanding companions from Belgium, we portion of North America is so saw coastal wolves, a black bear artificially lit up that foraging on the beach, the Milky Way is very sea lions and breaching SATURDAY difficult to see for most humpbacks. residents, never mind BEAT The scenery was stunvast areas that are ning and shortly after Toby Gorman saturated with light the float plane landed in Reporter pollution that dims the Starfish Cove, we knew night sky. it would be a trip of a MacInnes appealed to lifetime. city council to not allow And while all of those Shape Properties to add things were memorable, to its already bright sigindeed, we’ll rememnage at Nanaimo North ber them forever, what Town Centre. really blew me away was Living across the something I had forgothighway from the mall, MacInnes ten I was missing: the night sky. said she has accepted increased It returned my sense of wonder, traffic along the highway and the and, along with the nearby crashnoise it creates, the removal of ing waves of the wide open Pacific more than 20 trees within a 500 Ocean, made me feel very small. metre radius of her home and ever I think that’s a good thing. Living in an urban centre in 2011 increasing commercial lighting outside her kitchen window. makes it easy to forget to look up In her eloquent and wellat night. More and more every researched plea to council, she day, larger and brighter lighting is explained how “there is a gradual, installed for commercial, utility, sneaky process occurring around functional and residential purus and it has been named by scienposes. tists – urban sky glow,” she said. Not being a nocturnal species, Urban sky glow is the combined we crave artificial light. It makes us feel safe, it makes us noticeable, output of all the lights in a city that cause the night sky to be it allows us to function when the washed out. sun sets.

The night sky has become so invisible to two-thirds of the North American population and other parts of the world that UNESCO and other agencies have proclaimed the dark sky as part of World Cultural Heritage. MacInnes, who lost her appeal to council, said she is not antiartificial light. She simply points out that light pollution should be considered more often, and that there are many ways to reduce it. She also discovered that in North America, more than $1 billion worth of lighting is wasted annually. Her suggestions to council to limit light pollution made sense, starting with a simple recognition of the problem. Following that, she asked that council consider light pollution when applications come in for larger and brighter signage, that existing commercial signage be dimmed outside of store hours, and that better, less intrusive technology be used when adding new lights or replacing worn out ones. “We have not yet become aware enough of the needs to preserve the night sky,” said MacInnes. “Yet it is something we can all embrace and effect in a positive way. ” With Nanaimo on the verge of becoming a large city, now would be an excellent time to consider a strategy so that future generations don’t need to travel to a remote location like the Nootka Trail to pause and wonder beneath the night sky. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

‘Not being a nocturnal species, we crave artificial light.’

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Satirical tradition needed more than ever in newspapers To the Editor, Re: Tired politics in need of fresh satire, Guest Comment, Oct. 11. Jim Zeeben’s article on satirical journalism was a breath of fresh air. Today’s news is often full of rehashed arguments that fail to provide new insights on the issues they describe. Not only that, opinion articles that debate the current hotbutton issues can become negative, leaving readers with a feeling of despondency. This is why we need more satire in the news. When done well, satire can shine a new and refreshing light on stale issues while giving them a comical perspective. And it doesn’t have to take away the importance of the subject matter. Take The Daily Show with Jon Stewart for instance. One of the most popular faces on television, Stewart brings a humorous slant on serious issues by showcasing the absurdity in America’s increasingly polarized politics. His satire is effective because the political system he is reporting on is so defective. With cable news networks outwardly supporting their political party of choice, it’s easier now than ever for politicians to abuse the public trust and not be held accountable for it. Enter Stewart, who skewers the rampant political hypocrisy and media bias through comedic monologues and comedians acting as faux journalists. In an online poll conducted by Time Magazine, Stewart was voted as America’s Most Trusted Newscaster, beating out

news anchors from NBC, ABC and CNN. One must keep in mind that The Daily Show airs on The Comedy Network, a network that includes shows like South Park and Just for Laughs. The fact that viewers take him seriously can only speak to their dissatisfaction with conventional news. People also take him seriously because they see him as taking the issues seriously. His satire does not obstruct the content of the news – instead, he states the facts in an ironic tone and brings to the surface the hypocrisy and duplicity found in much of today’s media and politics. Stewart takes what the Onion has been doing for years and puts it on television. His primary viewership is between 18 and 35, a demographic that has grown up during the partisan era of Bush and Harper, and a demographic that needs satirical news in order to stay sane in the face of calamities like our current economic recession and global climate change. Stewart, and his protégé Stephen Colbert, are so popular because of the positive way in which they present such depressing news. When done well satire can both be trustworthy and insightful, and Stewart has remarkably accomplished these. As Zeeben stated, at one time satirical columns were common in newspapers, and I think it’s time to once again renew this tradition. Let’s bring some much needed perspective and humor back to today’s news. David Geselbracht Nanaimo

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More holiday time needed To the Editor, Re: Turkey holiday can be shelved, Opinion, Oct. 8. This editorial brought this question to mind and my thoughts drifted back to the early years of the 1950s when every Sunday was a family day – no stores open, no meetings, no sports practices. Only essential workers – police, firemen, hospital staff, etc. – worked or were on-call on Sundays. That’s 51 family days per year. In addition there were statutory holidays and a minimum annual one-week holiday, making a total of 62 days when families could enjoy time together. In 2012 we have far fewer holidays, a word derived from Sabbath or Holy Day – the seventh day of the week. We now have far fewer and in many instances one or more of the family is working in a store or elsewhere. Who benefits from this?

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The large chain stores in the malls, those who choose to work so that they can benefit by the increased hourly rate and the shopaholics.

Who are the losers? The renters of small stores in a mall who in many cases have no option but to be open when the mall is open, the children who don’t have the opportunity to sit down to a leisurely ‘Sunday’ dinner, a onetime tradition. Have we progressed or are we going backwards? Are our families stronger? What are our priorities? Don’t blame corporate greed and those with large bank accounts. Those are people who provide the money to create the jobs. They pay large taxes that pay for our health care, education, child allowance, old age security, subsidize transit, pay our civil service, our army and our police force. We should remember government has no money, it relies on corporate and individual taxes to provide for the needs of the people to the best of its ability. M.J. Howarth Nanaimo

Readers respond: Feedback on news items School plan failed to address needs To the Editor, Re: Election onslaught set to get going, Wright Turn, Oct. 7. While I appreciate Mitch Wright’s editorial desire for controversy, his claim that the previous board had a facility plan is disingenuous. The only plan the previous school board had was a school closure and debt creation plan. Replacing one school out of 40 isn’t a district plan and closing schools just to move students into portables already near or past the end of their expected life does not provide a better educational environment. Fortunately for the taxpayers in the last election, most of the candidates were clear-headed and no matter which nine candidates you voted for, it resulted in sanity prevailing. While the newspaper

may hope for controversy, and some potential trustees may dream of spending millions of taxpayer dollars so they can have their name emblazoned in brass on a school opening plaque, as a taxpayer I am hoping for common sense to prevail and for continued respect of my ever slimming wallet. T. Weger Nanaimo

Counselling better use of tax money To the Editor, Re: Short-sighted view on harm reduction plan not beneficial, Letters, Oct. 8. How does an RN condone the use of illegal drugs? The key statement is that it does not reduce the numbers of drug abusers. Counselling is available with or without safe injection sites. We do not need to be distributing needles as this is not a substitute for counselling. I agree

that there is some harm reduction by these two actions, but there is no reduction of the drug community. By confusing the social issue of the homeless, drug addicts and mentally disturbed individuals, many positive counselling programs are only giving minimal results. This is in no way a reflection on the workers doing counselling, but the money spent on abetting drug users would be better spent on counselling and self-help programs. J. Sharpe Nanaimo

Event cancellation not Page’s fault To the Editor, Re: Page’s university visit cancelled over political fundraising, Oct. 13. The Campus Young Liberals at Vancouver Island University, with the assistance of the Nanaimo-Alberni Riding Association, invited the

Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page to speak at the university on the evening of Oct. 11. From the outset, Page and his staff understood this to be a universitysponsored event, which would be open to the public. While the organizers did not intend to exclude the public, the advertising focused on members of the Liberal Party. The organizers also saw his visit as an opportunity to raise funds. Page and his staff were unaware of these arrangements until the last minute, and he cancelled when they were brought to his attention. On behalf of the federal Liberal Party in NanaimoAlberni, I’d like to apologize to Page for any embarrassment this may have caused him. He is entirely blameless in this. Bill Stewart President, NanaimoAlberni Riding Association Liberal Party of Canada

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Salute to Small Business Since 2005, Jon Wengel has been providing Nanaimo with outstanding and diverse fitness programs. In 2008, the Full On Fitness Athletic Development Center and Boot Camp Headquarters opened. Now , they are expanding once again to provide 6,500 sq. ft. of unique, innovative equipment that can’t be found anywhere else in Nanaimo. Wengel has built his reputation providing personal training to all levels of athletes, as well as high level team training which includes the VIU Women’s Volleyball Team, the Coastal Windows Timbermen, V.I. Raiders (home to former Raider now BC Lions Running Back, Andrew Harris), and the Nanaimo Clippers. Building on the successes from these elite athletes, he thought to expand the facility to share his expertise with the general public by creating a results oriented Strength and Conditioning Center. Full On Fitness Inc. takes training seriously by providing progressive workouts focusing on exceptional results partnered with injury prevention. They run Nanaimo’s #1 Boot Camp and have added a variety of modern group classes including; Spin, Zumba, Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing and Expressfit. New members are always welcome, and classes are both fun and functional to suit everyone regardless of your current level of fitness. The addition of general gym memberships will allow patrons to work at their own convenience. If you are serious about getting into shape Full On Fitness Inc. would love to take you on the road to success. Jon built his business from the ground up and is very proud of what has been achieved, and is excited by what the facility now has to offer. Call today or stop in for a free no obligation tour, and see what Full On Fitness Inc. can do for you.

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Arthur Baker has witnessed tremendous changes in his life but one thing remains the same â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the need for young people to get a quality education. Baker, 90, was front and centre during Vancouver Island Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 75th anniversary party for students, staff and faculty on Wednesday. He graduated from the automotive mechanics program in 1939 and is recognized as one of VIUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest alumni. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting a good education gave me a real boost in life,â&#x20AC;? says Baker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certification through a technical school was a huge stepping stone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same for young people today.â&#x20AC;? At the festivities, Baker was delighted to meet VIU president Ralph Nilson and 1 7 - ye a r- o l d S o p h i e Cloutier of Coombs, an automotive student at VIU who is completing her Grade 12 year through School District 69â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Start program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rebuilding engines is my favourite thing,â&#x20AC;? says Cloutier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing that Arthur Baker graduated from the same program so many years ago. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real inspiration.â&#x20AC;? Baker was also 17

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when he started automotive mechanics at the Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Centre. It was the era of the Great Depression and like many young people, Baker was searching for a job and a clear direction. Jack Macready, a local mechanic, had opened the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first trades school with the help of local business owners in 1936. Macready saw it as a solution to youth unemployment plaguing Nanaimo and other cities. His one-room shed-turned-classroom had no indoor plumbing and was heated by donated firewood smoldering in an old barrel. But this didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop the eight eager students who came to learn the basics of automotive

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aircraft but suddenly I was helping to fly one.â&#x20AC;? Just before the war ended, Baker married Winona McLeod. The couple moved to Nanaimo in 1945 and raised four children. Baker tried his hand at a number of businesses before becoming a mechanic and later a service manager at Nanaimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Motors dealership. Baker retired after 11 years in car sales, nine of those as top salesman. Now enjoying his free time, Baker plays golf almost every day with a lifelong friend, Clifford Bertram.

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Emergency department staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital not only save lives every day, they also spend precious hours fundraising for essential emergency department equipment. Over the last year, RNs Lauren McNeill and Jennie Brookes, with help from their colleagues, created, planned and are now selling the “NRGH Emergency Department 2012 Calendar: We Work and Live in Your Community”. The fundraising calendar sells for $15 and features emer-

gency staff during their downtime, amid the natural beauty found on trails and beaches of Nanaimo and its surrounding areas. Mia and Alberto Dominguez, of Artez Photography Corporation, donated their professional photography skills as a way in which to thank the department for excellence service the family received in their time of need. Each picture corresponds to a guiding principle used in the department. For example, “excellence” depicts the emergency department staff mountain biking at Benson Creek Falls and the month of November illustrates “leadership” as RN Kevin Smith coaches his soccer team, the Gabriola Wolves.

The calendar is a culmination of hours of hard work for an important cause – all proceeds will help purchase equipment for the ER expansion underway at NRGH. The group hopes to raise more than $20,000 from sales. To purchase a 2012 calendar, please visit participating Quality Foods locations at University Village, Bowen Road, Northridge Village, Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Calendars are also available at NRGH in the Auxiliary Gift Store, as well as the thrift store at Northridge Village. You can also order online a t w w w. n a n a i m o h o s p i t a l foundation.com/calendar or call 250-755-7690.

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◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts its free Power Interviews workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085.

◆ NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association personal boundaries workshop, 6:30-9 p.m., 1070 Townsite Rd. 250-7543331, ext. 716.

◆ NANAIMO FAMILY History Society hosts its general meeting at Beban Park Social Centre beginning at 1 p.m. Speaker is Jeannie Powell on the Legacy Family Tree program. Visitors welcome. ◆ HARBOUR CITY Newcomers Club for anybody new to Nanaimo meets at 7 p.m at Oliver Woods Community Centre, 6000 Oliver Rd. For details visit www.harbourcity newcomers.ca. ◆ NANAIMO FAMILY Life Association stress management workshop, 12:30-3 p.m., 1070 Townsite Rd. 250-754-3331, ext. 716. ◆ SEVEN-WEEK ALPHA course with dinner begins at 6 p.m. at Christ Community Church. Reservations at 250-729-3925 or 250-758-1513.

◆ PARK AVENUE Community School planning meeting for 50th annivesary celebration. 7-8:30 p.m. at the school. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. 250-741-8150.

Wednesday ◆ NANAIMO QUILTERS’ Guild hosts its monthly meetings at Brechin United Church. Afternoon meeting starts at 1 p.m. and evening meeting begins at 7 p.m. 250-247-0034. ◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts its free Resume Renovator workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-7140085.

Thursday ◆ IMMIGRANT WELCOME Centre hosts its free Interview Skills 1 workshop from 1:303:30 p.m. at 101-319

Selby St. Register at 250-753-6911 ext. 104. All welcome. ◆ VANCOUVER ISLAND Symphony’s annual general meeting, 4:30 p.m., 150 Commercial St. Membership dues of $25 per annum must be paid by Oct. 17 in order to vote. Please RSVP 250-7540177.

to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Please call Lucy at 250-756-9149 for information. ◆ THURSDAY NIGHT cribbage at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 on East Wellington. Starts at 7 p.m.

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Ongoing ◆ MOODY BLUES Group for men with depression runs from 6-8 p.m. at Mens Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. 250-716-1551. ◆ MID VANCOUVER Island Marine Modelers meet every Sunday at the north dock of Inn on Long Lake from 9-10 a.m. with radio controlled sail and power boats. 250-7544338 for details. ◆ HARBOUR CITY Senior Quilters meet Tuesdays from noon

Everyone welcome. ◆ TROUBLE HEARING? Canadian Hard of Hearing - Nanaimo meets third Monday of each month at Christ Community Church, corner of Bowen and Northfield roads, at 1:30 p.m. For details phone 250-591-6206.

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◆ NANAIMO WIDOWS Support Group meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the Cavalier Room of the Howard Johnson’s Hotel. All widows welcome. 250-716-2032 for details. ◆ NO-AUDITION FUN choir on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and

Thursdays. $8 drop-in or $25 for four consecutive weeks. Details at 250-729-6135. ◆ NANAIMO STROKE Recovery Group meets every Friday at Bowen Park Social Centre at 10:45 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Contact 250-753-5328.

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◆ SPAGHETTI SUPPER and bake sale. 5 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 6234 Spartan Rd. ◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free Promote Yourself workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085.

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NOTICE OF VOTING OPPORTUNITIES AND MAIL BALLOT VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Lantzville that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six (6) Councillors. GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the District of Lantzville on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am & 8:00 pm, at Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors of the District of Lantzville on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am & 8:00 pm, at the District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road – 2nd Floor, Lantzville, BC. Qualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place in which they reside or qualify as a non-resident property elector. ELECTOR REGISTRATION - If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Lantzville for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. RESIDENT ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Social Development Grants The City of Nanaimo is seeking Letters of Intent from Nanaimobased registered non-proﬁt societies for 2012 Social Development grants. The purpose of these grants is to help raise public awareness about social issues and to build community capacity and partnerships that address our community’s social challenges. A total of $30,000 is available for the 2012 grants.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING is available to qualiﬁed electors in the following g circumstances only: y (a) If you have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR (b) If you expect to be absent from the District of Lantzville on general voting day (November 19, 2011) and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

The Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) is seeking applications that address the provision of education and/or training opportunities for those living in poverty. SPAC has determined that the criterion to be eligible for a 2012 grant will be:

TO REQUEST A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE you must submit a completed Application to Vote By Mail to the District of Lantzville Ofﬁce. Applications can be obtained from the District of Lantzville Ofﬁce; by calling 250.390.4006; or by downloading the form from the District’s website. Applications may be submitted as follows: in person; by mail to the above address; by fax to 250.390.5188; or scanned and emailed to donna@lantzville.ca. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. The District will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 31, 2011.

“Poverty reduction initiatives that support groups/individuals in accessing education and/or training opportunities.”

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received as follows:

Project proposals are solicited through a two-step process that involves a preliminary Letter of Intent and if successful, the society will then be invited to submit a full application. Letters of Intent must be received by the City of Nanaimo prior to 4:30 pm on Friday, 2011-Oct-28, and should be addressed to John Horn, Social Planner, Community Planning Section, City of Nanaimo. They may be mailed to 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6 or dropped off at the Community Planning Section, City Hall Annex, 238 Franklyn Street, Nanaimo, BC. Guidelines for the Social Development Grant program can be viewed on the City of Nanaimo website, or by contacting the Community Planning Section at 250-755-4483. If you have any questions about these grants, please call John Horn at 250-755-4483 or email him at john.horn@nanaimo.ca.

By mail or hand delivered to the District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 18, 2011 - it is your responsibility to post the mail ballot in sufficient time for delivery to the District Office; OR

Hand Delivered to the Chief Election Ofﬁcer at the General Voting Place at Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

For further information please contact the Chief Election Officer, Donna Smith, or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Twyla Graff at 250.390.4006 or visit our website at www.lantzville.ca Donna Smith Chief Election Officer District of Lantzville

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DIWALI 2011 Festival of Lights Includes Variety Program, Dinner & Dance Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 5:30 - Onwards Venue: Beban Park (2300 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo) Admission Adults: $25 - Children (6-12 yrs.): $20 For information contact : 250-739-9769 www.nanaimohinduculturalsociety.com

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To the Editor, It’s been more than 15 years since the sand ring at the Beban Park Equestrian grounds was first developed, and the same group of businesses who participated the first time around have stepped up to refurbish it now. This would not have happened without the generosity of Rod Milner from the Milner Group, Don Renwick from Hub City Sand and Gravel, and Kevin Landry from K&M Bobcat. I spoke to Rod a couple of weeks ago and explained that the sand ring was becoming almost unusable. He just took

APPLAUSE it from there. Rocks from the base of the ring had been working their way to the surface for the last few years, making the footing unsafe for riders. It was affecting our ability to use the ring and without the rings, we’re out of commission The Nanaimo Equestrian Association had decided that it was time to resurface the ring, but knew that it would be expensive. It is 36 by 60 metres and at least five centimetres deep.

That’s a lot of material to remove and replace but the Milner Group contacted Hub City which donated all the material. K&M came in to do the bobcat work, and Milner pitched in with trucking. This is a great group of individuals and I can’t thank them enough. The new surface was put to the test Oct. 9 when Mid Island Cadora held its schooling show. For more information about Beban Park Equestrian grounds, please go to www. nanaimoequestrians.com. Lesley Coultish, president Nanaimo Equestrian Assoc.

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The causes of asthma are varied and may include allergens, as well as physical and emotional stress. In DR. KARIN MATTERN many cases, irritation of spinal or autonomic nerves seems to be a contributing factor. Many children and adults suffering from asthma ﬁnd that with chiropractic treatment, asthma episodes decrease in frequency and severity. The most common areas involved are the neck, the joint between the spine and the ﬁrst ribs, and the upper back; areas which are close to the vagus nerve, the sympathetic ganglion and sympathetic nerve trunks. This may contribute to constriction of the air passages causing shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. During an asthma attack the effort to breathe utilizes accessory muscles of respiration in the neck and elsewhere which are not normally involved in breathing. This may initiate a vicious cycle of shortness of breath and muscle spasm which can often be relieved by treatment of the involved muscles and spinal joints. If you or your child suffer from asthma, see your family chiropractor for a spinal checkup. The attacks of asthma may have initiated spinal problems which require correcting, or there may be an underlying spinal problem contributing to the asthma. For more information call 250-758-7022 or email drkarin@shaw.ca

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Choosing the right home for you. Some important questions to ask. KRISTA HENLEY & Before you start shopping, know what you’re looking SHARON FAUCHON for in a home. Consider what you want now, and what you might want in the future. • Size requirements: Do you need several bedrooms, more than one bathroom, or a garage? • Special features: Do you want air conditioning, storage or hobby space, a ﬁreplace or a swimming pool? Do you have family members with special needs? • Lifestyles and stages: Do you plan to have children? Do you have teenagers who will be moving away soon? Are you close to retirement? • Setting: Do you want to live in a city, the suburbs or a rural environment? • Work: Are you willing to take on a long commute every morning? • School: Where will your children go to school and how will they get there? • Family and friends: How important is it to live close to them? Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation We have many excellent realtors to refer you in order to help with choosing the right home. We strongly advise using a realtor verses a private sale. Call us today to get started. We are your ﬁrst step, preapproving you so you know exactly how much you can and want to spend before you start looking.

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Do you know how to recognize symptoms of an eating disorder? While some symptoms are obvious, some are ANGELA SLADE simply exaggerations of healthy behaviors taken too far. One obvious symptom of an eating disorder is weight loss or weight fluctuation; however, this does not apply to everyone. Someone struggling with Bulimia or Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) may not experience much weight loss, may be over weight due to binging and purging, or they do not lose weight rapidly or drastically. The stereotype that someone must be severely underweight or losing rapidly to have an eating disorder is misleading. More than half of the clients I work with in therapy do not fit this criterion. Other clues to an eating disorder include obsessive or excessive exercise regimes, binging and/or purging, caloric restriction, picky eating, misuse of laxatives or diet pills. Some healthy behaviors can become unhealthy if taken to an extreme. For example, if individuals know the calories and nutrition information of every meal they may be experiencing success on a diet program. However, sometimes an obsession with caloric counts and nutritional information can be a signal that someone is struggling with an eating disorder. The focus on food is often replacing looking at deeper underlying psychological and emotional issues.

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In a multitude of ways. There are thousands of dollars of government incentives available if you do the audits (yes, we can do that). We can instead make recommendations and do some of the work or recommend the best companies that can. Often homeowners can do their own work. A more comfortable, affordable home is our goal! Just call.

The old saying “It’s easier to pull something through the snow than it is to push it” rings TERRY MORRISON true. With a good set of snow tires and a little common sense, front wheel drive vehicles perform rather well in adverse weather conditions. By leaving a little extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you and a little extra time to get to your destination, you will do just ﬁne. Now if you are one of those people who takes advantage of these extreme weather conditions for outdoor recreational purchases, you may want to consider an all wheel drive vehicle. Also, you should look at where you live and work. Hilly terrain or roads that don’t qualify for regular road maintenance should inﬂuence the type of drive system your vehicle should have. Finally, if you’re an off-road enthusiast, I would strongly advise that you get yourself a very reliable four wheel drive or a 4x4. This drive system usually offers a high and low range which allows you to safely conquer most extreme conditions and terrains. For more information on what type of drive system might be right for you and your life style, call or visit me at Newcastle Nissan.

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When does a judge not allow a bankruptcy to proceed? Can a creditor oppose a bankruptcy?

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A court order to annul a bankruptcy is very rare. It is normally only granted if it can be shown that the bankruptcy ought not to have been filed such as when the debtor was clearly not insolvent at the date of bankruptcy. The usual process for a creditor who objects to a bankruptcy filing is for the creditor to oppose the discharge of the bankrupt. The discharge is what actually relieves the bankrupt of his debt obligations. The initial bankruptcy filing only provides for a stay of proceedings while the trustee administers the bankruptcy. The bankrupt’s discharge hearing allows for creditors or the trustee to tell the court why an absolute discharge of all debts may not be appropriate. Depending on the circumstances, the court may either suspend the discharge for a period of time or grant the discharge subject to conditions, such as further payments to the trustee. In rare circumstances the discharge may be refused altogether.

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It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of Jamie David Fry, 49 of Nanaimo, British Columbia. Born in Lunenburg, N.S. After a lengthy battle with heart disease he succumbed to his illness on October 8th 2011 at the Royal Jubilee hospital in Victoria B.C. Jamie is survived by Jana; Jana, children: Kristina, Alex and Dylan; children Kristina, Dylan, brothers: brothers Hubert of Lunenburg, Keith of Nanaimo; Nanaimo, sisters: Pat of of Bridgewater, Bridgewater, Beth of Riverport, sisters Pat as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Florence and Job; Gloria Jean and Carolyn. Job, sisters: sisters Gloria Prayers and condolences will be heldheld be at a later date at the Fry Cottage, Molega Lake. Sands ~ Nanaimo

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Louis Henri Jean Duhamel February 26, 1936 ~ October 8, 2011 Born in Montreal, Quebec in 1936, Louis left us at the age of 75 years. He has moved on to be reunited with the love of his life, Kathleen Ann Duhamel and their eldest son Denis. Left to remember him; his earthly family that will one day join their parents in heaven: Cindy (Scott), Steven, Mike and Sean (Sherri) along with their grandchildren, whom Louis and Kate were so very proud of and enjoyed so many precious memories with. Louis also leaves behind many loyal, dear friends and co-workers that will miss him. A service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Maranatha Church, 6553 Portsmouth Rd., Nanaimo.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Rooﬁng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!” 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.

B&D WEEDEATER, exc cond, assorted Perennial Plants, assorted woman’s clothing (Plus Sizes), call 250-758-7686.

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NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. NANAIMO (DOWNTOWN) ocean view, furnished luxury, 1 bdrm w/den condo, 3 yrs old “Vivo Bldg” $975, inclds utils & underground parking. Call 250-510-6555. N. NANAIMO: large, quiet 1 bdrm corner unit, 3rd ﬂoor, 4720 Uplands. Avail Nov 1. $775 mo. (250)741-4706.

1855 CRAIG- (Nanoose) 4 bdrms, $1375. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT, newer 1 bdrm suite, avail immed, W/D, sep ent, small pet ok, bus route, prkg, N/S, $800 mo all utils incl’d, 250-591-3911.

BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION experienced in new home construction, home renos, doors & windows , vinyl siding & sofﬁts and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601. HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.

FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $35.- $65/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $200 PAIR ELEGANT Living room armchairs, French style, wooden w/fabric seats. exc. cond. $180. obo. (250)755-1981.

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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

DRYER, IN good working order (Heavy duty Hotpoint). You pick up. (250)758-7354. FREE. HOT tub cover, octagonal shape; several dbl-pane thermal windows. Computer desk & chair. (250)751-1468.

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KITCHEN TABLE set (4 chairs), $99 obo. Call (250)753-3383. KITCHEN WOODEN table w/ 2 chairs, $40 obo, folding exercise bike, $30 obo. Call 250756-2572. LOVESEAT, MOSS green w/ threads of gold/rust. Good cond., $50. Desk; solid pine top & drawer facings, $40. 250-753-8141

TRAILER HITCH, 30” bars w/ 2” shank, no snap on brackets, $65 obo, brass headboard, 60”, $12. Call 250-758-1051.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

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FOLDING PLAY pen, $25, wine ﬁlter, $49. Call 250-7582786.

MICHAEL’S HOME collection new wall frames (2). Black, 24”x36” $20.ea (250)758-9447

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WHITE MICROWAVE (large) $10, single metal frame $5; Box $10, mattress, $20. sycwnanaimobc@gmail.com WOMAN’S LARGER size clothing (assorted), $99 (all). Call 250-758-7686.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $629,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

APARTMENT/CONDO 1600 DUFFERIN- 1 bdrm, $675. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881. BOWEN TERRACE- 1 bdrm, heat incld, sm pet ok. $675. Leave msg (250)245-8869. CLOSE TO downtown large self contained studio $600. Small pet ok. 250-668-7462 COUNTRY GARDENS, Central: 2bdrm, ground Level suite in 55+ complex. $825 inclds heat, covered prkg, in suite W/D. Close to bus & shopping. To view, Peter (250)616-2513. DEPARTURE BAY, 2 bdrm Apt, ocean view, $600 mo + utils, hot water & covered prkg incl’d, avail immed. Call 250756-2101. DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm Apt, priv balcony, secure lobby & prkg, quiet bldg, strickly enforced, W/D incl’d, close to shopping and bus, N/P, N/S, no parties, refs req, 1 yr lease, $875 mo + utils, avail Nov. 4th or sooner, 250-756-0516. DOWNTOWN: Lge 1B/R. Avail. Immed. N/P Ref’s. $650/m. Also avail. Bachelor apt. $550/m 729-1997 DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lge 2 B/R, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view. N/P $750/M. 250-729-1997 E11 430 STEWART- executive 1 bdrm, $900. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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NANAIMO3 BDRMS. Available Nov 1. Nice, clean, W/D. NS/NP. 1 yr lease req’d. (250)797-2411. NANAIMO DOWNTOWN- 2 bdrm ocean view, senior friendly, beautifully ﬁnished, secure prking, 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease req’d. NS/NP. $1050/mo. 250-6184706, 250-591-8886.

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Must see! Updated 2 bdrm Apt, new ﬂooring. Near Country Club Mall. Avail now or Nov. 1. Quiet bldg, intercom entry, on-site manager. Free H/W, From $815.

Call 250-758-1246. OLD CITY: 1 & 2 bdrm, adult oriented, storage, NS/NP, $675-$775. 250-245-8413. OLD CITY Charm, unmatched, beautiful building. Fabulous style. Clean & quiet 2bdrm condo. 5 appli’s and ﬁreplace. N/S, N/P. $850. (250)754-2207.

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NANAIMO- (near VIU) 3 bdrm upper w/1 bdrm lower suite. F/P, 7 appls, security system, fenced yrd, deck, new bath & recent upgrades. $1575/whole house. 778-686-8526. NEWLY RENOD 5Bdrm character home close downtown w/d, d/w $1500. 250-668-7462

SUITES, LOWER 1 BDRM + den, full bath, priv ent/patio + W/D, newer home, Diver Lake, N/S, N/P, quiet, $850 mo incls utils & internet. Avail Nov. 1. 250-585-5270. TOWNSITE- ADULT bldg, 2 bdrms, 2 balconies, clean & fresh. NS/NP. Available now. $750. 1/2 month free rent with lease. (250)758-4871

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2bdrm or 3bdrm Duplex, 4yrs old. Very clean, 5 appls, private fenced yard. NS/NP. $750/$1200. 250-716-5812 HOSPITAL AREA: 3 bdrm, full bath. $1200 utils incld’d. NS/NP, avail. Nov. 1st. Call (250)585-1186, (250)753-8341 NANAIMO- COZY 3 bdrm rancher style, large kitchen, private yard & patio, W/D, close to school & bus N/S. $1000+ utils. (250)758-9745. NANAIMO (Departure Bay)- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 1800sq ft, sxs, 5 appls. RV parking. $1365. Avail Nov 1. 1-250-598-6034. NEAR VIU. 4 large bdrms, 2 baths, W/D, F/S. New paint, laminate ﬂoors. lrg backyard, carport, thermal windows. Near bus, schools. N/P. Ref’s. $1050. Avail. now. 250-7515257, 250-390-6852.

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1363 CEDARWOOD3 bdrms, $1400. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1670 CRESCENT VIEW- 6 bdrms, $1400. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1728 WHITE BLOSSOM- executive 3 bdrm, $1800. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

COUNTRY CLUB Loft- Heritage House, Long Lake/mall 2 blks, new 700 sq ft open layout w/1 sm bdrm ﬁts queen bed, sunken tub/slate tile, breakfast bar. $825mo + share utils, call 250-668-2291. HAREWOOD: 3B/R Upper $1,000/mo + DD, Hydro/heat incl. Pets negotiable. (250)591-0151 LONG LAKE: 2 bdrm, 900 sq ft upper on Corunna Ave. near beach on Long Lake, 5 appls, nice deck, garden ok, N/S, N/P, Nov. 1. $795 + 1/2 hydro. Call 250-667-1467. NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $750. incl. 250-753-9365 OLD CITY QUARTER: Lge 2 B/R No Smokers, N/P, $850/m Util incl. (250)753-3337 S. WELLINGTON, 1000 sq ft 1bdrm suite above detached garage on 1 acre, W/D, hydro incl’d. $700 mo. N/S. Avail now. Call 250-755-1622.

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 B/R TOWNHOUSE. Newly Reno’d. Close to shopping in nice area. Incl heat & h/w. 1/2 mth free rent. $975/M & $1145/M. (250) 619-9244. UNIV. AREA 3bdrm 1.5 bath, 2 level cozy, clean townhouse, patio, w/d. N/S $950 +utils. Avail. Oct 15. 616-1539

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C. NANAIMO, quiet area, new bsmt suite, 10 min walk to ammens, incls utils, N/S, N/P, No Parties, $700 mo. Avail Nov. 1. Call (250)751-8630. DEPARTURE BAY: 1b/r suite, private entry, priv. patio $750 utilities incl. 250-751-2405 HAMMOND BAY area: private 3bdrm, incl. internet/cable/utils /prking. $1050.(250)729-0074 NANAIMO1 bdrm suite, newly reno’d, partly furnished close to VIU & downtown. $600 inclds hydro & cable. (250)618-7110. NANAIMO (near VIU) 1 bdrm grd level bsmt suite. $700. (250)591-8339, 250-751-4791. N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $675/M + DD. Avail immed. Ref. req.250-758-4963 N. NANAIMO- 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. NS/NP. Refs req. $900. utils/cable/hydro included. 250-390-4692. N. NANAIMO- (Norasea Rd) 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to shops, $750 utils incld. NS/NP. 250-713-0861.

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Westwood lake: bright 1 bdrm. F/S, D/W, wood stove. $750 incl. hydro, cbl, internet. Refs. Pet nego. Nov 1. (250)754-1420.

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HAMMOND BAY- 1 bdrm sxs duplex, private, clean, F/S, W/D, quiet area. NS,NP. Avail immed. $595. 250-758-4871.

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GAME ON … The Raiders and Rebels kick off today (Oct. 15) at 1 p.m. at Caledonia Park. Tickets will be available at the gate … The V.I. team was vindicated this week as the B.C. Football Conference dismissed a case of tampering after an investigation by the discipline committee. The committee was unanimous in its decision because of a lack of any evidence. To read an excerpt from the report, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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V.I. Raiders receiver Andrew Smith, right, is tackled by a Westshore Rebels opponent during a game earlier this season at Caledonia Park. The teams kick off the playoffs today (Oct. 15) in Nanaimo.

them to zero yards passing again,” Apperley said. The Raiders said this week they were intending to practise hard and prepare thoroughly. They recognize what they were able to accomplish in the regular season, but playoffs “are a whole different animal,” said V.I. tailback Jordan Botel. “The intensity, excitement, nerves, everything’s at a whole other level,” he said. “A couple miscues and you could be done, and 10-0 means nothing.”

All-star team sweeps up 16 league awards To be considered among the great Canadian junior football teams of all time, the 2011 V.I. Raiders will have to win it all. But they definitely put together one of the greatest regular seasons, and were honoured accordingly by the B.C. Football Conference this week with 16 individual awards. Quarterback Jordan Yantz was a multiple winner after a season in which he led the conference in touchdown passes, yards, completions, completion percentage and efficiency. He was named the BCFC’s Offensive Player of the Year and Outstanding Offensive Back. Rookie corner Adam Laurensse, who led the province in interceptions, was chosen Outstanding Defensive Back; Andrew Smith, who led the BCFC in catches and touchdown catches, was named Outstanding Receiver; Ranji Atwall was selected Outstanding Linebacker and Matthew “Snoop” Blokker was the winner of the Ranji Mattu Memorial Coach of the Year award. All-stars include Yantz, Laurensse, Smith, Atwall, offensive lineman Alec Pennell, tailback Jordan Botel, receiver Dustin Pedersen, defensive lineman Nick Woznesensky and linebacker Dylan Chapdelaine. Okanagan Sun defensive lineman Steven Doege was chosen Defensive Player of the Year, the Langley Rams’ kick returner Nick Downey is Outstanding Special Teams Player and the Westshore Rebels’ tailback Greg Morris is Rookie of the Year.

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meeting between the two teams was the most hard-hitting game of the year so far. “It’s always a super physical game with Victoria,” he said. “I’m expecting the same thing for this game and we’ve just got to bring it and be the bigger bully.” That last game between the rivals was a strange one, as the Rebels had great success running the ball but couldn’t move the ball through the air. “So we’ll have to buckle down and stop the running back and hopefully we’ll hold

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Raiders, Rebels kick off playoffs Believe it or not, even the big, bad V.I. Raiders get nervous before playoff games. “Every athlete, no matter what you do, you always get nervous before every game,” said Andrew Smith, Raiders all-star receiver. “It gives the game more intensity, and once you start playing, then [the nerves] all just disappear.” There’s a reason why players are on edge – every game from here on in is win or go home. The Raiders (10-0), on the strength of their first-place finish in the B.C. Football Conference, draw the fourthseeded Westshore Rebels (5-5) for a semifinal matchup today (Oct. 15) in Nanaimo. The other semifinal pits the Okanagan Sun against the Langley Rams tomorrow in Kelowna. “We were kind of hoping that it would be Victoria that we would play against, maybe a little bit of an easier team than Langley,” said Mark Mueller, Raiders kicker. Nanaimo loves to play Victoria in junior football, and with good reason – the Rebels have never beat the Raiders, whether it be at home or on the road, in the pre-season, regular season or playoffs. But Westshore certainly tries – V.I. cornerback Tremaine Apperley said the last

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Redmen look to get on track

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The Nanaimo Clippersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5-4 overtime loss to the Victoria Grizzlies appeared to be the result of a lategame lapse, but that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly right. The Clippersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4-0 lead after 40 minutes, said alternate captain Kyle Kramer, masked the fact that the Grizzlies were outplaying the visitors for long stretches. N a n a i m o â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s p l ay, he said, was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;time bombâ&#x20AC;? waiting to go off, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We kind of unravelled a little bit.â&#x20AC;? Kramer and Colton Cyr scored five minutes apart early in the first period and then Kramer added two more goals to complete the hat trick in the second period. But the Grizzlies got a goal in the first

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minute of the third period, two more midway through the frame and then tallied the tying goal with 30 seconds left. Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning goal was scored by Mike Moran a minute and a half into overtime. Shots in the game were 34-18 in favour of the Grizzlies, as Billy Faust suffered

the loss in net. Kramer said the team got away from doing some of the things that made them successful against the Grizzlies in two earlier games this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to put pucks to the net against them,â&#x20AC;? he said. T he teams play again Sunday (Oct.

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The Nanaimo Redmen have a good opportunity to get their offence rolling again. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vancouver Mainland Football League team (4-2), held without an offensive major for three straight weeks, will look to punch in one or more on Sunday (Oct. 16) in a road game against the Cowichan Bulldogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about shortening the playbook a little bit just to keep things simpler,â&#x20AC;? said Sean Roden, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach. The teams kick off at 3 p.m. at Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s McAdam Park. Next home action for the red team is Oct. 23.

VIU golf team sixth at tourney Vancouver Island Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf team wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to defend its provincial championship. The men finished sixth at the final tournament of the year last weekend in Abbotsford to place fifth overall in the Pacific Western Athletic Association. VIUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kalli Gordon won a bronze medal in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual competition.

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Runners deserve recognition This past weekend in Victoria, a large number of local runners went to great lengths to work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner. To the length of 42.195 kilometres to be exact, or 26.2 miles if you prefer. The occasion was the 32nd running of the Royal Victoria Marathon, now known as the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon. It was held last Sunday together with a halfmarathon, an 8km road race and a 1.2km race for the kids. In total, nearly 10,000 runners completed one of the events. Of those, 1,568 participants finished the full marathon route that took them through the downtown and along the waterfront. Weather conditions were ideal for the race and that no doubt contributed to the fact that new course records in both the men’s and women’s divisions were set. The men’s record in Victoria had been set back in 2006 by Nanaimo’s own Steve Osaduik. It was bettered by more than two minutes this year, however, as Kenyan athlete Thomas Omwenga raced to the finish line in just two hours, 14 minutes and 33 seconds. Omwenga’s performance in Victoria was so dominant that runner-up Philip Samoei of Kenya, the defending champion, was more than 10 minutes behind him in 2:25:39. Lucy Njeri from Kenya set a new time record in the women’s

was 122nd overall. division, finishing in Finishing at virtually 2:37:56. That smashed the same time in 123rd the previous record spot was Robert Shurof 2:42:32, which had niak. stood since 1989. Other locals to finish Of course not everyin the top 200 overall one is a natural runner like Omwenga and included Darren Seaman, who was 148th in Njeri. But for anyone, a time of 3:17:31 and no matter what their Darren Frey, 156th time or pace, simply in 3:19:04. In 173rd managing to finish spot came Nanaimo’s a marathon is a triCharles Ramos with a umph. And as much finish in 3:22:03. Rusas in completing the sell Henry route on placed race day, THORPE eighth overthe victory REPORT all in the for the averIan Thorpe M50-54 age age runner Columnist group, with is in persehis time of vering with 3:22:59 and the weeks finishing and months 195th in the of training field with a necessary posted time to even of 3:23:53 consider was Kent entering. Williamson. So congratulations Lantzville’s Scotty go to all the nearly Sanderson placed 40 runners from the ninth in the M20-24 Nanaimo area who division and 257th raced, jogged, or simoverall, with his finply endured to the finish in 3:29:03. In 306th ish line last Sunday. overall was Nanaimo’s The swiftest of the locals and the only one Kevin Stedmon with a time of 3:34:16. to finish in less than Not far behind were three hours, was Bill Lantzville runners Corsan. His sparkling Kathy Sihota, 325th time of 2:55:44 gave in 3:35:43 and Bryan him 36th place in the Rehill who was 387th overall field and 10th overall with a time of in the M35-39 age divi3:40:54. sion. Next Nanaimo Completing the full runner to cross the marathon distance is line was Sean Reilly, less than four hours whose time of 3:03:18 earned him 66th overwere several other all. Finishing 113th Nanaimo runners. in the large field was Joanne Brear posted a Monti Burtini, thanks time of 3:45:09, Kirsten to his time of 3:11:53. Funke-Robinson finA fine finishing time ished in 3:45:38 and of 3:13:44 made Kim runners Hugh Young Gagliano the quickest in 3:46:08 and Tanya female runner from Goldsbury in 3:46:04. Nanaimo to complete Kara Williamson the course. Gagliano crossed the line in took first place in the 3:47:16, then Carene F50-54 division and Booth in 3:49:33 and

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Graydon Shevchenko in 3:49:35. Natasha Shurniak finished in 3:51:07, Neil Galloway in 3:53:02 and Tami Beales in 3:53:23. John Durkin took 10th in the M60-64 division with his finish of 3:54:43 and Marci Ekland had a time of 3:54:48. Other Nanaimo runners who deserve full credit for staying the marathon course included Ramsay Haug, Debbie Beck, Lars Mjaaland, Margaret McLeay, Helen Gibbons, Ross McKeever, John Browne, Rose Taylor, Colin Entner, Cory Vanderhorst, Corey Friesen and Catrin Brodie. Next week we’ll credit local runners for their efforts in the half marathon and 8km races. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. ◆ Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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CALENDAR ◆ Oct. 15 - Men’s college basketball exhibition. Vancouver Island University Mariners vs. Capilano Blues. VIU gym, 12:30 p.m. ◆ Oct. 15 - Pacific Western Athletic Association soccer. VIU Mariners vs. Capilano. Mariner Field. Women, 1 p.m.; men, 3 p.m.

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◆ Oct. 15 - PacWest volleyball. Vancouver Island University Mariners vs. College of the Rockies. VIU gym. Women, 6 p.m.; men, 7:45 p.m.

College of the Rockies. VIU gym. Women, 11 a.m.; men, 12:45 p.m. ◆ Oct. 16 - B.C. Hockey League. Nanaimo Clippers vs. Victoria Grizzlies. Frank Crane Arena, 3 p.m.

◆ Oct. 15 - Vancouver Island Soccer League. Nanaimo United vs. Lakehill. Merle Logan Field, 7 p.m.

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