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A group of citizens hopes their rally will help chart the future course for Nanaimo. Organizers of the Community Vision Rally invited Ken Melamed, mayor of Whistler, and Mike Harcourt, former B.C. premier and Vancouver mayor, to share their experience planning communities for the future with the goal to spur discussion about Nanaimo’s identity and goals. “We’ve been talking about these issues for well over a year now,” said Kim Smythe, spokesman for the group of Nanaimo citizens organizing the event. But the group failed to get a satisfactory response when they asked local business and community leaders about their vision for Nanaimo. “We’ve come up with a lot of blank stares,” Smythe said. The group, which is an ad-hoc committee of residents without a formal tie to any organization, planned the rally to drum up ideas to define Nanaimo. “We’ve been an ex-resource community for 50 years,” Smythe said. “If you don’t have a vision, what is ‘ahead’?” To get the discussion going, Melamed will talk about how Whistler took a hard look at its post-Olympic future to focus on growth and sustainability. It’s a similar situation to what Nanaimo is facing now, said Smythe. ◆ See ‘FORUM’ /5

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Nanaimo RCMP Const. Sandi Holman, left, and News Bulletin reporter/photographer Chris Bush applaud as the 2011 Tour de Rock team is introduced to the crowd during a stop in Qualicum Beach Thursday. The riders headed to Port Alberni Friday, Tofino and Ucluelet today (Oct. 1), and will arrive in Nanaimo Sunday afternoon.

xcitement is building across the city as the 2011 Tour de Rock’s visit to Nanaimo draws near. The riders arrive Sunday (Oct. 2) afternoon and will take part in a fundraising dinner at Beban Park Social Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. The riders then make a series of stops in Nanaimo Monday (Oct. 3) starting at Coast Capital Credit Union on Aulds Road at 10 a.m. and Nanaimo North Town Centre shortly after. The mall is hosting a Tour de Rock celebration from 10-11 a.m. The public can enjoy a continental breakfast, music by the Wellington Secondary School jazz band and enter to win prizes. “We’re really excited,” said Cheryl Campbell, Nanaimo North Town Centre marketing manager. “It’s the first time we’ve sponsored a stop, so that part will be exciting.” The tour continues with stops at Coastal Community Credit Union’s Bowen Road branch at 10:40 a.m. and the White Spot on Terminal Avenue at 11:15 a.m. Downtown’s Diana Krall Plaza is the final destination in Nanaimo with food and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Follow the ride: Keep up with the 2011 Tour de Rock on Black Press’s special webpage at www. bclocalnews.com/tour-de-rock/ (scan the QR code above with your mobile device to take you there), which includes fresh stories from each community the tour passes through, a public Flickr photo gallery, videos, links to other Tour de Rock pages, as well as Chris Bush’s blog and ways to donate. Bush is also on Twitter (@chrisbushtdr or follow #tourderock) and has been busy tweeting and blogging (http://blogs.bclocalnews.com/bushsblog/).

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aul Everitt has been surrounded by 20 coyotes on the side of the highway near Kamloops, drenched by typhoon-like rain outside of Whistler and relieved of all of his savings through identity fraud, but in an effort to raise awareness for wounded British and Canadian war veterans, he vows to soldier on. On April 29, Everitt, 28, originally from Grimsby, U.K., climbed aboard his homemade four-wheeled, two-seater 272-kilogram bikecar in Halifax. He had the vehicle shipped from his native England with the goal of riding to Victoria. Exactly five months after his departure date, he arrived in Nanaimo shaking his head in wonder at the generosity of Canadians he encountered along the way. He marvels at a complete stranger, Chris Hedges, who passed him on Duffy Lake Road outside of Pemberton, backing up to inquire about his strange vehicle, and why he was pedalling it in a wicked rainstorm. Two hours later Hedges returned to Everitt, still struggling toward Whistler, advising him to stop at the luxurious Pan Pacific Hotel upon his arrival. He did, and was blown away by what Hedges had done for him. “I thought it was a joke, that it wasn’t serious,” said Everitt. “But sure enough, once I got to Whistler and went to the front desk, there was a room waiting for me.” That wasn’t the end of it. Knowing Everitt was still drenched, Hedges went to a few shops and picked out a pair of shorts, a warm hoodie and two T-shirts. The Pan Pacific let him stay for four nights. Daryl West, a Pan Pacific employee, took it a step further. He hopped into the bikecar’s passenger seat and helped Everitt pedal to Squamish. On Everitt’s blog and website at www. going-solo.co.uk, there are dozens of such encounters desscribed from across the country. Strangers providing him with a bottle of water or a meal, to parts and supplies for his bike or an overnight accommodation. In Nanaimo, the Coast Bastion Inn provided two nights to rest and sort out his identitytheft issue, while Gina’s Mexican Café helped him celebrate the five-month anniversary of his cross-country tour with a dinner and celebratory beer. In Miramichi, N.B., tired and hungry and dreaming of chicken wings, a car pulled up out of nowhere and delivered a box of

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In Brockville, Ont., Everitt was invited to hang out with some army reservists who, during a night of revelry, shaved his head into a mullet-mohawk. “Thank god for Buff headwear,” he said. “What do you do with a mullet-mohawk? I haven’t been able to do anything with it since, but it’s sort of part of the journey, you know?” It’s not lost on Everitt that the freedoms he enjoys on his trip, the ones that allow him to pedal wherever he desires, meet whoever he wants and slip from community to community, are possible because of the work and sacrifice our soldiers perform overseas, protecting peace and freedom. “I’m not a hippie, not even close, but I don’t really agree with war,” he said Thursday, standing beside the bike he fondly refers to as Priscilla. “But I have a deep respect for the soldiers we send to places like Afghanistan and Iraq and the work they do and the dangers they face.” Wounded Warriors and Help For Heroes both provide physical and mental rehabilitation for soldiers who have returned home to re-establish themselves in a combatfree society. Donations can be made directly to those organizations at Everitt’s website at www. going-solo.co.uk.

Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon is eager to discover what issues are hot topics for seniors in B.C. as he takes on a new role as parliamentary secretary for seniors. He was appointed to the position recently when Premier Christy Clark shuffled cabinet prior to the legislature reopening. The Parksville-Qualicum representative said he plans on consulting with seniors to lear n about the issues and how to make life better for seniors. “I am open to suggestions and want to hear their concerns,” he said. The appointment wasn’t a surprise, because he has spoken to the premier about his interest in seniors issues before, said Cantelon. Baby boomers are a predominant force and as they age the pendulum of politics is swinging to seniors, he said, adding that Parksville-Qualicum has the largest segment of seniors per capita than any other region in B.C. Cantelon said he’ll be briefed about the issues in the coming weeks, but from speaking to his constituents, knows health, pension plans and housing are important issues. He wants to see reviews on pension plan management, as well as strata regulations.

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Cyclist and adventurer Paul Everitt has been on the road for five months crossing Canada to raise awareness and money for Wounded Warriors, an organization that helps combat soldiers adjust physically and mentally back to a non-combat society. Everitt will end his Canadian leg of the journey in the next few days in Victoria.

chicken wings, of all things. “All I did was show up and people started talking to me, helping me out. It’s amazing, it’s been an amazing adventure and it’s all about the people,” he said. A plumber by trade, Everitt said he was inspired by his lifelong friend, Lee, a soldier in the British military who has served in Afghanistan and is currently in Iraq. Coupled with the travel bug, Everitt first set out to raise money and awareness for Help For Heroes, a United Kingdom charity to support fallen soldiers, by cycling his bikecar 1,500 kilometres through Europe. Still thirsty for adventure, he decided to extend his effort to Canada, cycling 7,000 kilometres for Wounded Warriors. His original destination was Victoria, but stoked by Canada’s contributions, he now wants to carry on through the United States to continue his quest, riding in the U.S. for Wounded Warrior Project, before reaching his new goal, Mexico. So far, he estimates he’s raised about $6,500, but some of the relationships he’s forged along the way are equally rewarding. He rode with Nicki, a cyclist who was also doing a multi-province trek on her bike near Winnipeg. With her riding behind the bikecar, they crossed the Prairies in six weeks together, finally saying goodbye in Banff.

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Information sought on assault complaint Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s help with information on an assault that occurred Sept. 3 in the parking lot of Country Club Centre. The incident took place at about 7:45 a.m. and involved a male driving a small black car and the victim operating a green, 2000 fourdoor Saturn. The suspect driver was accompanied by an older female. The 21-year-old male victim told police he was driving to work from Ladysmith and was tailgated by the black car for 30 minutes. When the victim exited his car at the mall, the suspect confronted him, threw him to the ground and placed him in a headlock. The assault only stopped when the female passenger got out of the car and said police would be called. The victim called police, but the suspect, described as a tall white male, thin, between 20-25 years of age with short, brown hair, was not located. His first name might be ‘Brandon’, as the female called him that during the assault. “We’re hoping someone driving from Ladysmith that morning saw this black car following the Saturn,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-7542345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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Child luring probed Nanaimo RCMP are war ning the public after a young girl was approached by a male in a car Thursday afternoon. The 12-year-old was biking home from Coal Tyee Elementary School at about 2:40 p.m. when she was approached in the 2200 block of Sun Valley Drive. The male pulled up beside her, offered her candy then asked her to get into his vehicle. The girl didn’t speak with him, left the area and went directly home where she called her mother, who told her to call 911. By that time almost 20 minutes had lapsed and police searching for the car were unable to locate it. The vehicle is described as either a two- or four-door, older model car, gold or beige in colour. It may resemble a Nissan Sentra.

The car’s interior was gold or beige and there were white scratches on the passenger-side mirror The suspect is white, thin and between 40-50 years old. He had a brown beard, deep voice and wore a blue and white ball cap with black sunglasses on the top of it. He also wore a blue and white checkered sweater with a white shirt underneath. “This young girl did everything right. She did not speak with the male and she recognized the danger in the situation,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. 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.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Teens rescued from off-road trip More than a dozen volunteers with Nanaimo Search and Rescue were called out to help a couple of teenagers who got stuck while driving

on some logging roads behind Boomerang Lake Wednesday. Kevin McNeill, SAR spokesman, said the group was called out at about midnight Wednesday to look for a teenaged boy and his girlfriend, who had gone off-roading earlier that day along the logging roads off Doumont Road – an area frequented by mountain bikers, recreational fishermen, hikers and off-road vehicles. The girl called for help after the boy’s

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Rally opposes raw log exports BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

A couple hundred people, mainly current or former forestry workers, joined a rally in downtown Nanaimo Wednesday calling on the province to ban the export of raw logs. “To me, it’s a no-brainer – keep the wood here, create jobs,” said Arnie Bercov, president of the local branch of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada union. The union organized a sim-

ilar event last year and more rallies will be planned for the near future, he said. “We’re going to try and keep the pressure on, so we’re going to do more of them,” said Bercov. Rally participants marched from the union’s headquarters on Albert Street to Maffeo Sutton Park, stopping at the Dunsmuir Street Western Forest Products offices and Island Timberlands offices on Front Street on the way. Bercov said pulp mills like Harmac use residual wood

from sawmills and when sawmills are not running, the supply dries up. “We’re surviving, but we’re certainly paying a high price for fibre,” he said. Rick Jeffery, president of Coast Forest Products Association, said forest companies have reopened four sawmills on the coast and added shifts to others this year. “The harvest is up this year and better yet, lumber production is up by 30 per cent,” he said. “We are producing as much pulp and paper and

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The City of Nanaimo gave 35 property owners an opportunity to pay their delinquent property taxes rather than lose their properties in a tax sale auction Monday. Properties are put on the auction block wh e n ow n e r s a re found to be in default for three years, said Brian Clemens, director of finance, but a two-year-old policy by city council allows the city to bid on the properties to protect them from other bidders. If there are no bidders, the city automatically assumes possession. Only a handful of private bids were made at the sale, all of them unsuccessful. “We do that because it provides additional options for the origi-

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Dinner planned for Thanksgiving but instead will serve the meal continuously throughout the evening. Tellier said the dinner will continue to be served as long as there is food and individuals who are hungry. The working group is seeking BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN volunteers to help. Volunteers are critical to the evening’s sucThanksgiving is coming early cess and are needed to fill a varithis year at a special feast orga- ety of roles including servers, nized by the Nanaimo Working dishwashers, setup and cleanup crews and cooks. Group on Homelessness. Tellier said for last year’s dinThe group hosts its fourth annual Thanksgiving dinner ner, a volunteer cooked 50 pounds next Saturday (Oct. 8) at St. of potatoes for the feast. It’s that kind of dedication that Paul’s Anglican Church, makes the dinner a located at 100 Chapel St., success every year, she starting at 4:30 p.m. said. France Tellier, a memThe organization is ber of the working group also seeking donations and director of proof food including turgrams for the John Howkeys, hams, desserts ard Society, said the dinand vegetables. ner is not only meant to Tellier asks that indinourish people’s bodies, viduals please contact but also create a sense her at the John Howard of connection and comTELLIER Society prior to donatmunity. ing items to ensure “Everyone who participated in this has a sense of grati- there isn’t an excess of one partude and a sense of community,” ticular item and lack of another. said Tellier. “It’s that building of Entertainers willing to donate community we need and it’s cre- their time for the event are also asked to contact the organizaating awareness.” While the dinner is aimed at tion. For more information, to volhelping homeless individuals and low-income earners, Tellier said unteer or donate supplies please contact 250-754-1266. everyone is welcome to attend. Donations for the dinner can “It’s about companionship and just enjoying and sharing a good also be made online at www. meal and a great time with oth- canadahelps.org by selecting ers,” said Gord Fuller, a member the Nanaimo Region John Howof the working group and chair- ard Society and specifying in man of the 7-10 Club Society. the donation message where the This year the working group funds should be applied. isn’t having two seating times, reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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New transitional house aims to help homeless men make their way back off the streets

ation that a lot of people are coming from,” said Salter. Elaine Blanco, a Nanaimo Transitional Housing Society board member, said she believes in giving people who want it support and a hand up and having a home is an important step. “You can’t move forward if you don’t have adequate shelter and a clean and safe place to live, that’s foundational to basic needs,” she said. Men can stay up to six months and if more time is needed their situation will be reviewed and a possible extension could be given. Each resident will be charged about $375 to $400 for rent, depending on their income. There are also heated pens in the backyard for residents who have pets. The society is also currently creating a women’s transitional house in the same neighbourhood, although it doesn’t know when the home will open. Volunteer Janet King has worked to collect furnishings for the home. She said the homes are a wonderful idea that will help vulnerable people. “I’m really excited about it and the lives it’s going to help,” said King. The society is still seeking a facilitator to live in the home. Anyone interested in becoming the facilitator, a resident or who wants more information can contact the society at 250668-6008. Donations are also needed to operate the home. For more information, please go to www. humanx.org.

The United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island started its campaign season last week, raising about $30,000 at its annual kick off breakfast. Lynne Brown, chief operating officer of the local United Way, said despite Nanaimo’s high unemployment rate and a sluggish economy, residents and businesses dug deep into their pockets to make the breakfast a success. “When we talk to people who have h a d c o - wo rk ers laid off, we remind them that the money they give will go to the agencies that will help those people while they are out of work,” said Brown. “In times like these the demand for services increase, BROWN and people who have the means realize that.” Norm Hayward, Internet services manager at Newcastle Nissan, won the 50/50 draw worth almost $1,000. He returned the cash back to the cause. This year’s goal is to raise $1 million, money that will be allocated to assist 23 local agencies and 40 throughout the central and north Island. Last year, the organization raised $940,000, while receiving $1.1 million in requests for funding. “What we’re really aiming for this year is to meet that need,” said Brown. “I’m predicting we’ll have an increase in requests this year, because Nanaimo has one of the highest unemployment rates in the province so that translates into people who don’t have jobs, people who are struggling to keep a roof over their head, people who are struggling to feed their families.” The campaign continues until Dec. 31. To donate online visit www.uwcnvi.ca or call 250-729-7400.

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Nanaimo Transitional Housing Society board members Leanne Salter, front, and Elaine Blanco tour Esther’s House, a men’s transition house they helped create. Renovations are complete, furniture is set to arrive and the society plans to open the house this month.

Each resident will sign an occupancy agreement and no drugs and alcohol use is permitted. Salter said the idea is to create a home where resi-

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SMOOTH TRANSITION ive homeless men could soon have a roof over their heads thanks to a new transitional house opening this October. The Nanaimo Transitional Housing Society, a branch of the Victoria Human Exchange Society, is opening Esther’s House early next month. Esther’s house was created through a donation by the Sisters of St. Anne and private donations. The Human Exchange is a grassroots community movement created in Victoria more than 19 years ago to help support and advocate for people, as well as provide shelter and family-type housing for individuals. The Nanaimo home, located on Kennedy Street, has five bedrooms for residents and one for a facilitator who will act as a mentor. The facilitator will help connect people to services, such as mental health, Alcoholics Anonymous groups and more. Different social services organizations will also be invited in to facilitate groups and teach residents life skills, such as financial management or cooking skills. “I know five or six beds aren’t going to take the pressure off homelessness in the area, but it’s a beginning,” said Leanne Salter, chairwoman of the society. Salter said there are many people in need in Nanaimo. “Counting homeless people is like counting stars – just because you don’t see them on the street doesn’t mean that they aren’t homeless,” she said.

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Auditor plans not adding up For a plan that aims to save every nickel and dime, things just don’t seem to add up. The B.C. government is planning to appoint a municipal auditor general in charge of reviewing the spending of cities, towns and villages. The concept is frowned upon by civic politicians, despite assertions the municipal auditor wouldn’t overrule local government decisions. But the notion of “performance audits” made politicians wonder how far the government wants to go. It’s hard to argue against accountability, and just as hard to tolerate arguments that let politicians hide mistakes. But this issue has a number of possible agendas at play. We hear a lot from civic officials about downloaded costs from senior levels of government and how they have one revenue source – property taxes. So what if a potential municipal auditor found municipalities were running like well-oiled machines? Would that finally prompt senior levels of government to adjust funding formulas? That assessment might be too optimistic. But if it can fix a broken system, perhaps it should be explored. Then again, civic officials say financial accountability is already shared through UBCM, meaning the pennies are already pinched. Provincial officials placated municipal politicians by suggesting a separate oversight committee or council to ensure the municipal auditor’s independence. So they are willing to spend money to insulate a whole new level of bureaucracy that is bound to cost more money, all to see where money can be saved? At that juncture, the motivation behind a municipal auditor general becomes questionable. Cough up a reason to prove the move is in the public’s best interests. Until then, the math doesn’t seem to add up. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Taxpayers can’t afford council raise Politicians in Nanaimo and other stipends for travel costs and other expenses, all of it billed to the B.C. cities are in an awkward posiNanaimo taxpayer. tion when it comes to deciding on Recently, council just approved a their own remuneration. 24-per cent pay increase over three Historically, being a city counyears to bring it to the median cillor has been a part-time job, requiring about 15-20 hours a week remuneration of 12 similarly sized of meetings and attending various, B.C. municipalities, which, by the end of 2014 ,would see our councilif not optional, functions. lors paid about $34,500. Times have changed. With proWhile this may seem vincial downloading a drop in the budgetover the years, municiSATURDAY ary bucket, there are pal politicians are now several reasons giving BEAT faced with not only themselves a substanmanaging their city’s Toby Gorman tial raise is hard for respective budgets that Reporter the average taxpayer to exceed $100 million, but swallow. far more contentious First, the optics are and complex issues such bad. Who other than a as social housing, infrapolitician can vote him structure, and other or herself a 24-per cent issues that used to be raise (which was recomaddressed by provincial mended by staff, which, departments. in my opinion, doesn’t What’s more, carrying make the optics look any better)? a BlackBerry makes them accesA third-party auditor should be sible 24/7 and held to task by the whims of an electorate that is bom- responsible for administering pay increases. Even better, councillor barded with information (some of salaries should be affixed to some it dubious) on a continual basis. kind of pay scale based on size of Being a city councillor in municipality and experience. Nanaimo in 2011 is a busy task, Second, workers in the private and to do it effectively it would be sector would have been extremely difficult to have a full-time job and fortunate over the past three years complete the demands being on just to get a cost of living increase, council requires. which would have been around But should the position be contwo per cent, let alone any kind of sidered a full-time job, with fullraise. With rising inflation – been time pay to match? to the grocery store lately? – and Not in my opinion. Currently, a city councillor earns private sector paycheques that have stagnated since 2008, watch$26,414, a third of which is taxing elected officials get a signififree. Councillors here also receive

cant pay bump is hard to justify. Third, maybe the modern day councillor is taking too much on. At last count, councillors were expected to fill up roles on no less than 26 committees and commissions, not including any of the new economic development duties. From transportation to water committees to parks and rec commissions, social planning, grants advisories, environment and sustainability, these people spend ridiculous hours sitting around tables. It’s great to be involved, but it needn’t be that demanding. This is a city of 90,000 people, not a sprawling metropolis. I’m not saying councillors don’t deserve it – others might argue that – I’m saying taxpayers simply can’t afford it. If the city was swimming in cash, with all of its infrastructure guaranteed to stay intact for the next 100 years and property taxes guaranteed to rise only at the cost of inflation (they don’t), I would say go for it, request a raise. But the reality is cities are in a precipitous downward spiral when it comes to services provided and what the taxpayer can afford. The gap is ever widening, and with an unemployment rate in Nanaimo of more than 12 per cent and water and sewer line infrastructure costs that alone could bring the city close to bankruptcy, this is not the time to be adding more stress to the taxpayers’ burden. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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To the Editor, Re: Humans inclined to distortion of ‘plausible deniability’, Appeal to Reason, Sept. 24. The News Bulletin has now added a third column, Appeal to Reason, to join Science Matters and Food Matters. While the leftie/greenie slant of your newspaper is obvious to regular readers, a third piece which contains meaningless carbon dioxide statistics and tripe about “Gaia” the earth-goddess is over the top. The ‘appeal’ author is a retired government employee, who presumably has the same agenda as David Suzuki and Marjorie Stewart, contributors of the other two columns – keep stoking the global warming alarmism in order to keep the public subsidy and grant money flowing. When will the News Bulletin provide some balanced coverage of these issues and not cater only to the ‘watermelons’ – green on the outside and red on the inside. It has long been apparent that environmentalism is about politics, power and money, while paying lip service to the world we all live in. David Gidlow Nanaimo

To the Editor, Recent newspaper articles concerning water supply and treatment have raised concerns for Energy Solutions for Vancouver Island. Regional and municipal governments claimed that our naturally derived water is some of the purest available. The Vancouver Island Health Authority mandated the construction of a water treatment plant for an estimated cost of $65 million

due to apparent water quality concerns. The City of Nanaimo claimed that we would need to look for other sources of water. A dam costing approximately $72 million was suggested. Water supply is not infinite nor can water quality be assured since water demands can exceed the ability for aquifers to recharge, resulting in increased levels of manganese and sulphur.

Qualicum Beach faced similar concerns, so it implemented a water conservation program and an inclining block rate providing incredible results. Their maximum/day consumption 3.29 cubic metres/day/capita in 1986 was reduced to 1.36 cubic metres/ day/capita in 2010. Maintenance, pumping, energy and treatment costs were also reduced, delaying the need to connect to the RDN

Arrowsmith Water System. We believe that with an inclining block rate, along with support for education, cisterns, rain barrels, grey water use/reuse, dual flush/ composting toilets, xeriscaping etc., we will make a difference. Education in the schools would help us all as families, share the knowledge and work together to protect and enhance our environment. Brian E. Dietrich Director, ESVI

Readers respond: Feedback on news items Location of projects needs reconsideration To the Editor, Re: Mayor committed to plan, Sept. 27. I agree that we should not walk away from the plan to house the homeless; however, I wonder if the homeless have been consulted on the matter. Certainly, most, if not all, would dearly love to have a place to call home, but that has eluded them, often through their own fault, but more often for a lot of other reasons. Reasons that many of us cannot relate to. There are many mitigating circumstances which cause us to make wrong choices. The issue as I see it revolves around the people who have made those choices and continue to do so. Taking these people out of their habitual environments might help them to change, but it could also create more confusion in the minds of those who are already confused. Many of those people we want to provide shelter for are making use of the soup kitchens and will have to come downtown for that. Many of them have their support networks closer to the core and will feel torn if they have to go elsewhere. I think many will choose to continue as they have been doing, including drug dependence. We also know that many of those people are those who come alive at night after sleeping the day away and will be scouting

out their usual haunts. More thought has to go into where the location of these wet houses are put and not because of disgruntled taxpayers. Remember how difficult it was to get a home for the 7-10 Club after it lost the space in St. Peter’s basement? And do we really want the extra cost of expanding those services to all areas of town? We might find more advantages all around to reconsider the areas we put these homes, but mostly for the health of all the community. Frank Malaka Nanaimo

Social housing plans should be stopped To the Editor, Re: Housing plan a terrible idea, Letters, Sept. 22. I was intrigued (not in a positive way) by a letter submitted by E.A. Ashcraft. The writer states that the Harewood project was “surrounded by bush” and “away from congested areas”. It is also right beside the very busy parkway and right by many newly built homes in new housing developments. When was the last time you drove around this area? Many of us have just been here over a year. Many of us chose to live here with our families to avoid the congestion of north Nanaimo and find housing prices that were more affordable. We work, pay taxes and live law-abiding lives.

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So what makes your area so special, E.A. Ashcraft, that this needs to happen in my neighbourhood, but not yours? Every time I turn around, I hear stories of people who have been broken into. First of all, these law breakers do not have the constraints of a job, and they are really not required to be anywhere at any given time, so when we go out to earn our living, they have the free time to steal anything that we work to provide ourselves with. Really fair, isn’t it? Second, if we truly cared about them (and I do) we would not enable them in their self-destructive tendencies. We would help them properly, not help them dig a bigger hole for themselves. If they are breaking the law, arrest them. Take them into rehab. If it takes, good, if not, do it over and over again, but do not provide them with a way to make everyone’s life miserable. More crime, fewer law-abiding citizens feeling safe in their own communities. And who do we think foots the bill for all of this? No more of these places should be built. This money needs to be spent on dealing with these

issues effectively. Who came up with these ideas anyway? We should have built a housing project in your backyard, just to test it out and make certain it works before we built it in mine. Lee Masciarelli Nanaimo

City’s plan amounts to enabling addicts To the Editor, Re: Mayor committed to plan, Sept. 27. The mayor is quoted as saying, “I don’t know how other people want to react to it but I find it so hard to turn my back, say they don’t exist and walk away.” This comment was made regarding establishing ‘wet housing’ proposed for several areas of town. I think what the mayor and others need to understand is that providing deluxe housing for drug addicts and people abusing alcohol is called enabling, this is not the same as helping. Helping would be to use the funds to provide treatment options and ways to help the disadvantaged tackle and hopefully resolve the problems that are keeping them disadvantaged, not giving them a place to continue their dysfunctional behaviour while someone else foots the bill for that lifestyle. If people take responsibility for getting help and help is accessable then positive change can happen. Lesley Cook Nanaimo

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Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air not so great getting forgotten To the Editor, Re: City hears social housing concerns, Sept. 27. Here we go with the same vague generalizations about how â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;social housingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a good thing for your neighbourhood. Every area should have its share of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;social housingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The problem is that this is not social housing. I heard city planners say, in a public meeting that the proposed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; housing on Bowen Road was for people who do not qualify for social housing. These buildings are nothing short of warehouses for crackheads and junkies. During the public meetings for the Bowen Road rezoning, it was disclosed that there were only three or four parking spaces for a 35-unit building. It was also disclosed that there are no rules against doing drugs inside your taxpayer-paid-for unit. The units in the north end are no different. After building a 35-unit building far north of downtown for people who are addicts and most certainly do not have cars, where do the drugs come from? They arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be able to drive downtown to get them, so does this mean drug dealers visiting the area regularly? Or are these addicts going to ride their bicycles downtown? Is this what is needed in our neighbourhoods? How are the addicts (who will do anything for their fix) going to pay for these drugs? If they are going to commit crimes to pay for the drugs, they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to jump into their vehicles and go somewhere else. Maybe they will ride their bicycles downtown as well. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that drug addicts commit crimes, you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been paying attention. There is a reason most street people choose to be downtown. Services are there, support is there. Unfortunately, the cruise ships and convention centre are there, too. What has shocked me the most, as a homeowner and taxpayer, was the lack of respect shown to the residents and taxpayers who packed the four public meetings to voice their concerns over the Bowen Road rezoning. Council seemed more interested in getting provincial money than they did about listening to our concerns. There is an election coming. Ask your candidate how he or she stands on forcing crackheads into residential areas. Ask your candidate if he or she supports you the taxpayer. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about time we elect people who are going to look out for our interests. Bob Winkler Nanaimo

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Jenn Bogwald, Young Professionals of Nanaimo gardens coordinator, invites the public to get involved in YPN’s garden projects in north and south Nanaimo. Twenty more garden beds are being constructed Sunday (Oct. 2) at Turner Road at the Island Highway from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Salmon foundation readies dinner After a successful salmon return to local waters, the Pacific Salmon Foundation will host its ninth annual charity dinner, dance and auction on Nov. 26 at Beban Park. Tickets are available at Gone

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PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw No. 1615, 2011 - Regional Growth Strategy Pursuant to Section 855(2.1) of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that two Public Hearings will be held with regard to the following proposed Bylaw: “Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1615, 2011”

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Bylaw No. 1615 This bylaw if adopted would replace ‘Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2003’ and establish a new Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) for the Regional District of Nanaimo excluding Electoral Area ‘B’ (Gabriola Island) and First Nations Reserve lands (as shown on Figure 1). The proposed Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1615 will establish a regional vision for sustainable growth and represent a commitment made by the RDN and the affected municipalities of the City of Nanaimo, City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and the District of Lantzville to a course of action involving shared social, economic and environmental goals. The RGS aims to establish a more sustainable pattern of development in the region over a twenty-ﬁve year period by encouraging and directing most new development in the region within designated Growth Containment Boundaries, thereby keeping urban settlement compact, protecting the integrity of rural and resource areas, protecting the environment, increasing servicing efﬁciency and retaining mobility within the region. Bylaw No. 1615 builds upon the current RGS emphasis on growth management to include a broader range of sustainability goals that address climate change, economic development, food security, and affordable housing.

Fishing for a deal Noah, left, and Chad Parks examine fishing rods at the Nanaimo River Stewardship Society garage sale at Harbour Chandler Sept. 24. The garage sale raised $6,000 for the Nanaimo River Hatchery’s pink salmon program.

Hiring fair provides job opportunities Job seekers have a chance to connect with employers in person at a hiring fair organized by Supporting Employment Transitions Oct. 13. The hiring fair takes place from 1-4 p.m. at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. About 40 companies are expected to attend, including employers hiring salaried and commissionbased employees, recruiting agencies, educational institutes and

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Of the many comments made by Operation Red Nose volunteers, one of the most widely heard is how much fun everyone has taking part in the program. PacificSport Vancouver Island, which hosts the designated driver program, wants as many people as possible to take part in the fun and is kicking off its volunteer recruitment campaign with a fun and informative evening for all who wish to volunteer. The Operation Red Nose volunteer meet and greet takes place Tuesday (Oct. 4) at 7 p.m. in Bldg. 100 at Vancouver Island University. The program is looking for volunteer drivers, navigators, escort drivers, mascots, dispatchers and headquarters assistants. Red Nose is celebrating its 16th campaign of creating safer communities by providing an alternative to drinking and driving during the holiday season. Proceeds support local athletes and youth through programs and services such as the Don Long Bursary, XploreSportZ, Active Star and PacificSport Youth Leadership. The service is free however, donations are received. Operation Red Nose is a confidential service and is available to any person operating a motor vehicle who does not wish to drive their car for any reason. Last year, nearly 200 volunteers were able to get more than 1,400 people home safely over the 10 days of the campaign. “This shows the dedication of the volunteers, but it also shows the dire need of this service in our community,” said Catharine Edwards, program coordinator, PacificSport Vancouver Island. For more information, please call 250-740-6572 or e-mail nanaimo@operationrednose.com.

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Church collects warm clothing With warm summer weather all but a distance memory, members of Nanaimo Alliance Church are preparing to help others stay warm this winter. The church is hosting its annual Fall Clothesline giveaway, and is need of slightly used clothing and bedding. Donations will be accepted Oct. 11 at 1609 Meredith Rd. at 9 a.m. The Clothesline giveaway takes place Oct. 14 from 1-7 p.m. and Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please call Pat at 250740-0348.

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It turns out Golden H i n d e, Va n c o u ve r Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest mountain peak, is no place to play golf. Brett Standerwick, associate professional at Fairwinds Golf Club, has participated in the annual ALS GolfA-Thon for the past four years and decided this year to take it up a notch by golfing to the 2,200-metre summit. Taking a shot and tracking down the ball, Standerwick and his team worked their way up the mountain until they ran into what is likely the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest golf hazard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was such an incredible snowpack this year we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get into the south face,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were high winds and soft snow which made it really dangerous.â&#x20AC;?

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Brett Standerwick of Fairwinds Golf Club takes a shot during his three-day golfing ascent of Golden Hinde in support of the annual ALS Golf-a-thon. While not making it to the mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summit, Standerwick did raise $3,000 for the cause.

Golfing to within 680 metres of the top, Standerwick had to stop short of his goal but said the trip was a success with $3,000 raised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve

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we achieved our goal.â&#x20AC;? Donations to the fundraiser can still be made online at www. golfathonforals.com or by calling Standerwick at 250-468-7666. ALS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also referred to as Lou Gehrigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, is a fatal n e u r o d e g e n e r a t ive disorder that affects the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motor neurons that carry messages to the muscles resulting in weakness and wasting in arms, legs, mouth and throat. Typically, a person is immobilized or deceased within two to five years of initial diagnosis.

The combination of cash and plush toy bears adds up to valuable help for Nanaimo and area children with special needs. The fourth annual Variety Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Radiothon in Nanaimo raised more than $23,000 and 215 Buddy Bears to help individual families as well as charity organizations. The Sept. 21-22 event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; broadcast live on 102.3 The Wave â&#x20AC;&#x201C; introduced listeners to some of the children and families Variety â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The charity has helped people in Nanaimo, as well as some of the projects Variety has supported in the past year. All money raised during the radiothon will stay in Nanaimo. For more information on Variety, please visit www.variety.bc.ca.

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Students and teachers can kick off the school year on a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; note with the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Earth Day Canada art contest. Elementary school students across the country can submit an original drawing of their favourite part of nature for the chance to have their artwork featured on a limitededition reusable shopping bag and win a $7,500 grant toward the development of an outdoor classroom or a schoolyard naturalization project and a digital camera for their school. Each student in the class also wins a litterless lunch box. Nine secondary winners will each receive a $500 environmental grant for their school, $25 cash and a lunch box. The drawings may also be featured in the 2012-2013 edition of Earth Day Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EcoKids Calendar. The contest runs until Oct. 14. For more information, please go to www.fef.td.com/ artcontest.

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Summer is over and fall and winter can mean tough road conditions, so the News Bulletin has some hints to help the drive

Maintenance means savings In today’s economic times, it’s more important than ever to protect the investment in your vehicle – whether it’s vintage, luxury or an everyday car. There are many misconceptions about fuels and maintenance that make it difficult to know how best to keep your vehicle in good running condition and avoid unnecessary costs. A well-maintained vehicle can improve fuel efficiency by up to 40 per cent. Top automakers agree gasoline choice plays a vital role in the cleanliness and performance of an engine. A high-quality gasoline cleans and protects critical engine parts, so the engine can perform as efficiently as originally designed. Regular servicing and following the service recommendations for your vehicle, such as changing

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Todd Chwelos, owner of Great Canadian Oil Change, knows the best way to keep your car running great is through regular oil changes. Using the right fluids and parts will not only prolong the life of your car, but save you money in the long run.

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Shine on Nanaimo Toyota’s auto detailing crew, including from left clockwise, Kevin Johnson, Bert Corbel, Steve Carroll, Brett Walker and Andy Bosak, led by manager Steve Barr (not pictured), are always at the ready to clean and polish your vehicle.

Bring on winter Reilly Ryan, a Newcastle Nissan technician, makes sure a vehicle in the dealership’s service department is topped up with transmission fluid, oil and antifreeze.

Used car purchase requires attention to details Before searching for a used car, consumers should consider many of the same factors that apply to a new car purchase including vehicle usage, life expectancy of the car, maintenance and repairs. It’s recommended buyers run through a checklist before making a deal.

Body – Check for paint that does not match, gritty surfaces and paint spray on chrome – all possible signs of a new paint job, masking body problems. Look for cracks, dents and loose bumpers – warning signs of a past accident. Tires – Uneven wear usually indicates

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Stopping power Gord Thorpe, left, a mechanic at Kal Tire, and Ryan Broome, an apprentice mechanic, work on the brakes of a Toyota Matrix. With fall weather creating poor driving conditions, an inspection of your vehicle’s braking system is vital.

Driving conditions determine tire choice Every year many Canadians ask themselves if it’s necessary to change their trusted all-seasons over to winter tires. Many drivers don’t change their tires because they don’t understand the difference between winter and all-season tires. Key differences to consider include: Response to temperature – Winter tires are typically made with a different rubber compound than all-season and summer tires, allowing them to remain softer during

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Fall Car Care

2011 Coolant a year-round concern Most people only think about their vehicle’s antifreeze/coolant during extreme weather conditions, or when it’s too late and their overheated vehicle is stranded on the side of the road. The truth is, antifreeze/coolant is a yearround concern. It helps keep the engine’s cooling system from freezing up in cold weather and from boiling over in hot weather.

In order to help lower exhaust emissions, modern engines run at very high operating temperatures. Cooling system temperatures of 110 C are not uncommon. But it’s not enough simply to check the level. A professional technician should also test the condition of the coolant and the coolant concentration to ensure that it doesn’t need to be changed. News Canada

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More than just brakes Dennis Campbell, owner of Budget Brake and Muffler Auto Centres, left, looks on as Ryan MacLeod, right, a 12-year journeyman technician, tests the fuel injectors on a Jeep Liberty. Budget is more than just brakes and mufflers – people can take their cars to the Shenton Road location for all their service needs.

Be prepared for winter Walking in a winter wonderland may be dreamy, but driving in winter is a different story. According to TD Insurance, snow on the road means an increase in auto insurance claims. While the no-fail strategy for staying safe in frightful winter weather is to avoid the roads altogether, this isn’t always an option. Many Canadians get creative to solve winter driving woes – for example, using their sleeves to clean off their windshield – but is that the best solution? Henry Blumenthal, vice-president and Chief Underwriter, TD Insurance, offers his top tips to help Canadian drivers weather the storm – and avoid unwanted insurance claims – this winter: Pack an emergency driving kit – Your winter driving emergency kit should

include a snow shovel and brush, window scraper, booster cables, a candle and matches, and a blanket. Kitty litter is a good alternative to help you gain traction on ice if unexpected weather hits before you buy road salt. Invest in winter tires – Properly inflated, high quality winter tires will give you best traction on winter roads and can increase fuel efficiency. Check tire pressure often, especially before any highway driving. Be prepared – Check the road conditions before you head out and give yourself extra time to get where you need to go. RoadSafetyFirst.com, an online resource dedicated to safe driving, offers articles on a variety of topics related to road safety, an RSS feed with the latest news, road conditions and weather and tips for safe driving.

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Fall Car Care

2011

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Stay cool

Team work

Wheel good work

Greg Kolt, a Laird Wheaton GM service technician, attaches a cooling system flush machine to a vehicle. He says as winter approaches it’s important for people to ensure their cooling system is working properly.

Technicians Kevin Stedman, background left, Jay Ayotte, Jeff Cesari and Andrew Bakker make up the team of hard working professionals in Jim Pattison Hyundai Nanaimo’s service department.

Dean Asdal makes sure a new tire is securely fastened to its rim at Harris Mitsubishi on Bowen Road. Vehicle owners are getting ready for winter with tire rotation, balancing and other maintenance work.

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Margaret Rose Andretta (ne: Priest)

March 9, 1941 September 24, 2011 Always missed, never forgotten, Margaret Rose Andretta of Nanaimo BC passed away peacefully on September 24, 2011. Margaret will be remembered as a courageous woman, loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Margaret will also be remembered for the love she had of cats (Puffy & Saphire) and Eagles. Margaret will be sadly missed by her Sons Keith (Lona) and Jeff, her Grandsons Matthew and Justin, Granddaughter Rhiannon and her Great Granddaughter Kailey. Margaret will also be missed by her Mother Charlotte, Brothers Larry and Ronald (Karen) and Sister Pamela (Allan) as well as her many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Margaret was pre-deceased by her Father Frank Edward Priest (2004). In lieu of ﬂowers please make donations to the BC Cancer agency, www.bccancer.ca. A private celebration of her life will follow.

Harley & Ingrid Belt of Salmon Arm announce the marriage of their daughter, Krystelle, to her best friend Matthew Wakefield, son of Jennifer Wakefield of Nanaimo and Glen Wakefield of Nelson. The ceremony took place seaside, September 3rd, 2011 in Nanaimo amongst family and friends.

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Gordon Reginald Day Sept. 17, 1931 - Sept. 26, 2011

After a courageous battle with cancer Gord passed away peacefully at NRGH. Gord was born on Oakville, Ontario and moved to Nanaimo in 1960. He first worked as “the breadman” then went onto maintenance for the Nanaimo Vocational School which we know now as VIU. He retired from BC Buildings Corp as a Maintenance Supervisor in 1992. He was predeceased by his daughter Debbie just a month prior and his wife Marlene in August 2009 as well as his 4 siblings. Gordon was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors. It was most likely because he had a lot of mouths to feed. He is survived by his children, Kenneth, Marion (Bill), Rob (Sue), Doris (Jim), Ed, Billy, John (Tammy), Gord (Kathy), Dennis (Leanne), Myla (Joseph) and Teresa and 35 (or so) grandchildren and great grandchildren. “Papa Bear” touched the lives of many people. Although often a quiet man his heart was as huge as the family and extended family that he raised. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Pleasant Valley Hall on 6100 Doumont Rd., Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers the family requests all donations be sent to the Heart & Stroke or Cancer Society. Our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and doctors and staff on the 4th floor for working around the Day clan!

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Campbell, Ardele (Henstridge) On September 27, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, Ardele passed away after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband Lorne, her son Don and her daughters Barbara (Gary) and Chuckie (Davin). She also leaves behind her much loved grandchildren Wyatt, Natalie, Alexis and Abbey. She is also survived by her sisters Shireen and Gail and brothers Earl and Norm. A celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at Brechin United Church in Nanaimo. By Adele’s request,in lieu of ﬂowers please make donations to Nanaimo Community Hospice or the Palliative ward at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS. Regarding the Estate of DELORES JEANETTE MATHIESON, Deceased. Notice is hereby given to creditors and others having claims against the estate of Delores Jeanette Mathieson, late of Nanaimo, BC, who died on September 11, 2011, that the particulars of their claims should be sent to: the Executor at 840 Beach Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2Y3 on or before the 22nd day of October 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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NO. 45393 KAMLOOPS REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA PLAINTIFF AND: DETLEF SCHRADER, also known as DETLEF “HARRY” SCHRADER HEIDI SCHRADER, SASCHA SCHRADER and OLD BERLIN RESTAURANT LTD. doing business as KELSEY BAY SEAFOOD CO. and the said KELSEY BAY SEAFOOD CO. DEFENDANTS

Ken, also known as Kip or Spider passed away in his home with his partner Patti and his daughter Raegon at his side. Ken is survived by his partner Patricia. Two daughters - Raegon Zarkovic (Steve) their four children, Taelor, Maya, Carson and Kaelee in Nanaimo, Tamara Schmidt (Joel) and their two children Bailey and Paeton in Toronto, his son Christopher Spaidal and his son Kobe in Grand Prairie. Two sisters - Lousie O’Brian in Las Vegas and Lynn Spaidal in Ontario. Ken will be missed by his partner, his family and his many friends - Shirley Yuen, Rick Yuen, Ken Carlson & Henry Brown just to mention a few. Ken was a wonderful partner, he loved his children dearly, his grandchildren were his pride and joy and he cherished his family and friends. We would like to thank Dr. Zuccaro and Dr. Poterykd for the excellent care and support they gave Ken in his ﬁnal days. To Kelly (RN) a special thank you. You came into our home and gave us the help and support at the hardest time in our lives. By Ken’s request there will be no service.

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NANAIMO: FAMILY sized living, small or large families needed, lots of green space to grow & play. 2 bdrm only $875, 3 bdrm only $1050. Heat/water incld’d. Call 250268-7368.

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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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WHITE WESTINGHOUSE fridge,30”Wx60”Hx25”D, clean runs well, $95. 250-751-5257. WORKFORCE TILESAW, THD 550, 4.6 amps, 3500 min, 7” diamond blades, max cutting, $95obo. 250-758-3410

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.

FURNITURE DOWNSIZING SALE Quality furniture: living/ dining/ bedroom; TV’s & stand, dishes, prints, books. Phone 250-6199839 for appointment.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GAS FIREPLACE, free standing, Model EG28, like new, built-in fan, thermostat controlled, $1200 obo. Hunter Fireplace, thermostat controlled, good for bsmt or garage, $500 obo. 250-758-8204. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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AREA RUG, 89” x 63.5”, like new, pastel colours, $80. Call 250-390-2446.

SAMSUNG 37” ﬂat screen TV, excellent condition, $35 obo call (250)390-3126.

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881. DOWNTOWN AREA. Delightful ocean front condo in Promenade complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, close to all amens, N/P, N/S, ref’s. Avail immed, $1200 mo. Call Island West Realty 250-753-8111.

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250-246-5688 HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305. HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305. NANAIMO: 1 & 2 bdrm adult lifestyle. Open house Oct. 7th, 11-3pm, but you don’t have to wait scoop up the best suite today. 1 bdrm $750. 2 bdrm $850. Call 250-268-7368. NANAIMO (DOWNTOWN) ocean view, furnished luxury, 1 bdrm w/den condo, 3 yrs old “Vivo Bldg” $1050, inclds utils & underground parking. Call 250-510-6555.

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HOMES FOR RENT 1855 CRAIG (Nanoose)- 4 bdrms, $1400. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3 BDRM Rancher, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, close to schools /bus/shopping, Country Club. $1100 + utils, Oct. 1st, 250751-0041, 250-668-2772.

DEPARTURE BAY, avail Oct. 1, 3 bdrm, 1/2 of house, ocean view, nice deck, F/S, W/D, near amens, ref’s, $1200 mo, 250-713-8797, 250-585-0303.

TOWNSITE- ADULT bldg, 2 bdrms, 2 balconies, clean & fresh. NS/NP. Available Now. $795. (250)758-4871

HAREWOOD 3BDRM +den, 1.5baths, $1000 +60% hydro. Near schools, shopping, bus. F/S, Washer. (250)753-6273 NANOOSE: FAM. home, reno’d, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 10mins to Nanaimo. Pets ok, on bus route. $1569. 250-947-5629.

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1117 BEAUFORT- 2 bdrms, $850. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

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1 bedroom bsmt suite, avail. after Oct.1st. 4-piece bath. private entrance, parking. Close to VIU & downtown. Bus route. $700 incl. hydro. N/S. 250-753-2191

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. 2057 BLUEBELL- 2 bdrms, $825. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881.

N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail Oct. 1st. Ref. req. (250)758-4963 N. NANAIMO: 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. N/S, N/P. Ref. req. $900, utils/cable/hydro incl. 390-4692

NANAIMO- 3 bdrm duplex, nice, clean, new carpet, low maintenance yrd. Available Now. $950+ utils. NS/NP. (250)797-2411. S. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm level entry duplex, bright, spacious, renovated, priv deck/yard, beautiful garden, insuite lndry, N/S, Oct. 15 or Nov. 1, $875 + utils. Call 250-713-0128.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION (HOSPITAL AREA) room for rent w/walk-in closet in downstairs in quiet family home. All utils incld, shared bath & kitchen w/another renter, laundry, wiﬁ, cable, prkg, priv ent, cat ok. No partiers. Available now. $450. (250)751-8681 for more info or to view. OCEAN VIEW, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, 4 piece bath, N/S, N/P, utils incl w/ internet/cable, W/D, professional female. $475 mo, 250-751-2454. UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, unfurn’d room, shared kitchen & bath, lndry & utils incl’d with wi-ﬁ, senior preferred, avail immed, $425, 250-753-4036.

SNOW TIRES (4) P21565R16, good tread, on GMC rims. $375.00. 1 (250)754-2042

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870 KENTWOOD- 3 bdrms, $1100. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250)753-0881.

NANOOSE BAY. Pad on Private estate, inclds sewer water, internet, hydro. Pet friendly. $500./mo. (250)468-7029.

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NANAIMO, NORTH- 1 bdrm, priv entrance & patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils & W/D. Refs req’d. (250)751-2068.

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HOSPITAL AREA$900+ utils, newly reno’d 2 bdrm duplex, D/W, W/D, microwave, covered parking, storage. NS/NP, Refs. (250)755-5121.

2012 FORD Mustang Club of America Special Edition. 6 cylinder, 305 HP. Grabber Blue, 600 km, satellite radio. Showroom condition. Lottery winner, $25,000. Call 250-956-2977.

DOWNTOWN RENO’D 1bdrm, fenced yrd $700. Utils & laundry incld. (250)591-1927

OLD CITY Quarter: Character, 300sqft, street frontage, court yard. $775. (250)754-5174.

CENTRAL NANAIMO: furn. $450. Chris 250-740-5332 contact_me@chrislesley.com

3242 ADBY- 2 bdrms, $900. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

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BRECHIN BRIGHT, 1bdrm walkout. Recently reno’d, priv. entry. Near bus, shops, ferries. N/P. Only $600.(250)618-8842

CEDAR BY The Sea, lrg 2 bdrm duplex, ocean view, F/P, W/D, covered prkg, private yard, N/S, N/P, $850 mo, avail Oct. 1, 250-722-0044. DEPARTURE BAY, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 3 level w/ garage, F/S, W/D, new ﬂooring & paint, N/P. Avail Oct. 1. $1100. 250758-0308 or 250-755-6784.

211 BUTTERTUBS- 3 bdrms, $975. Ardent Properties www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

775.00 One bedroon basemnet suite, hospital area.. Rent includes heat, cable and lights. No pets and no children.phone 250 -753 -3580

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BRECHIN 3BDRM, close to shop/bus/ferries. Ocean views. Lrg deck, family area. N/P. $1050/mo. (250)618-8842 CINNABAR- 2 BDRM, private entry, hydro, W/D incld. N/S, no partiers. $950. Avail now. 250-741-1049, 250-667-0886. COUNTRY CLUB, Loft, Heritage House, Long Lake/mall 2 blks, brand new, 700 sq ft, 1 sm bdrm ﬁts queen bed, sunken tub/stone tile, breakfast bar, all utils incl, $975 mo, call 250-668-2291. HAMMOND BAY newer 3Bdrm + ofﬁce, 2bath, bright, hardwood & tile throughout, 2 car garage, brand new appliances, mins from beach, on bus route, large living area, vaulted ceilings, avail now. $1500. NS/NP. (250)667-4330 HAREWOOD: 3BDRM upper, $1,100/mo +DD, 1/2 Hydro/heat. Pets negotiable. (250)591-0151 OLD CITY QUARTER: Lge 2 B/R No Smokers, N/P, $850/m Util incl. (250)753-3337

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REINHARD Jack ( John)

May 22, 1928 to September 20, 2011

Jack passed away peacefully with his children by his side. He was predeceased by his loving wife Jean Reinhard, his parents John & Catherine Reinhard, his son-in-law Dave Haug, and his brother-in-law Ed Haley. He is survived by his children John (Laure) Reinhard, Joanne Haug, Janine (Andy) MacIntyre; grandchildren Camille (Mike), Danielle (Chad), Shaun (Yolande, Brandon), John (Lindsey), Geoff (Jen), Jake and Cole; great-grandchildren Taylor, Macy, Atley, Callee, Liam, Sydney and Graden; his sister Catherine Haley, and niece Karen (Harold) Grass. Jack was a 3rd Generation Nanaimoite who spent his whole life in Northfield. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter who enjoyed his trips north for moose. He played ball and soccer in his youth and liked to follow his grandkids in the various sports they played. He started his working life by driving a gravel truck but his dream was to be a commercial fisherman. He was lucky enough to achieve his dream early and had a successful career as a West Coast troller fisherman. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday October 2, 2011 at Bowen Park Auditorium between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Jack lived life to the fullest. He was much loved by us all and will be greatly missed. Dad you are forever in our hearts. Flowers are gratefully declined, for those so desiring donations in memory of Jack may be made to the construction of the New Nanaimo Traveller’s Lodge or to Dementia research. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca

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“They’re provincial champions, so we’re not going to take them lightly,” said the linebacker/ safety. “This is one of the harder games of the year so obviously we want to set the tone and show the league where we stand.” GAME ON … The Redmen and Spartans kick off at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Park in the city’s north end. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo Clippers goalie Billy Faust clears an opponent away from his crease during a pre-season game last month at Frank Crane Arena. The veteran has been the Clippers’ go-to guy in net so far this fall.

to start last night’s home opener, too. “You know he’s ready to play all the time and he’s going to be sharp,” Vandekamp said. The coach said most of all he wants consistency from the goaltending position. Ideally he doesn’t want the Clippers to be allowing anything but shots from the perimeter anyway. That’s the defence-first style he pitched to Faust when he convinced the veteran to report to Nanaimo after a trade with the Penticton Vees. The 20-year-old had been caught off-guard by the trade

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If I am on fire and I’m ready to go, then I want to play. and wasn’t sold on the Clippers – he wanted to end his junior career with a championship, and he was worried that playing for a rebuilding team might also hurt his chances at an NCAA scholarship.

“He assured me that we’re going for a championship here…” said Faust. “He said, ‘Your job’s going to be really easy out there. We’re going to make you look as good as you can.’” The coach didn’t make promises about playing time, but told Faust he’d get his opportunities. “He did say when it comes down to it, if I’m playing well, I’m going to be going. If I’m not playing well I don’t expect to play, but if I am on fire and I’m ready to go, then I want to play.” ◆ See ‘GOALTENDING’ /31

Redmen excited about matchup with defending champions season for the Redmen. The Spartans are defending champions, but they lost to the Redmen during the regular season last year and also lost to the red team this summer in pre-season action. Nanaimo coach Sean Roden said there’s been a long-standing rivalry between the programs. “We have a lot of respect for them, but there’s no doubt that

we want to beat them every time we play them,” he said. Both teams are capable on both sides of the ball. The Spartans are fourth in the league in offence and third in defence, while the Redmen are second in offence and first in defence. Redmen veteran Taylor Saine said his team has “got to expect the best” this Sunday.

FOOTBALL TEAM plays last home game till playoffs.

The V.I. Raiders clinched a playoff berth long ago, but there’s always something to play for. Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team takes to the field today (Oct. 1) for its final home game of the regular season as it plays the Langley Rams. The high-flying Raiders seem to be setting records every week and that could certainly be the case again today. Quar terback Jordan Yantz is one touchdown pass away from setting the CJFL career mark for TD passes. The Raiders also have a shot at the singleseason points record – they need 46 to break their own record of 505 and they’re averaging 58. Coach Matthew “Snoop” Blokker said no matter the distractions, no matter the opponent, no matter that the team clinched a playoff berth ages ago, his players have managed to keep perspective. “Our focus to get two points is still the most important thing and if that’s not changing, then we’re going to be OK,” he said. Today’s matchup features the B.C. Football Conference’s top touchdown threats – Rams kick retur ner Nick Downey has reached the endzone 13 times this season while Raiders receiver Andrew Smith has 12 majors. Downey has been slowed somewhat the past two weeks as opponents have simply stopped kicking the ball his way. “It is real frustrating. It takes away from our team, and from me, too. [But] it does give us better field position,” he said. “It shows that I am doing something right [and] that they have respect for me.” GAME ON … The Raiders and Rams are set to kick off today at 1 p.m. at Caledonia Park, not 2 p.m. as originally scheduled. Tickets will be available at the gate.

Goaltender Billy Faust getting into a rhythm with consecutive starts

Vancouver Island’s two best community football teams will try to get the upper hand on each other this weekend. The Nanaimo Redmen (3-1) and the Victoria Spartans (4-0) play Sunday (Oct. 2) at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park. The matchup shapes up as one of the best home games of the Vancouver Mainland Football League

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Clippers iron out crease t’s never the goalie’s fault. That’s the first piece of goaltending advice Billy Faust ever heard, back when he was eight years old, playing defence for the Anaheim Mission Bulldogs roller hockey team in southern California. It’s never the goalie’s fault. That sounded pretty good to him, and so he gave the new position a try. Twelve years later, Faust is still manning the goal crease. He’s switched to ice hockey and moved to Canada, where he’s now a member of the Nanaimo Clippers of the B.C. Hockey League. He’s bigger, older and wiser. And he’s learned that the advice he got as a kid was dead wrong. “There’s definitely times where it’s the goalie’s fault,” he said. And that’s OK. He and his Nanaimo Clippers have championship aspirations in 2011-12, so they’re all willing to be accountable on the ice. Goaltending is a strength on any successful team, says coach Mike Vandekamp, and it can be a strength in Nanaimo. Right now, Faust is the go-to guy. After a solid performance in an overtime loss to start the season, he got another start the next night, and was slated

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CALENDAR ◆ Oct. 1 - B.C. Premier Baseball League fall ball. Nanaimo Pirates vs. North Shore Twins. Serauxmen Stadium, noon and 2:30 p.m. ◆ Oct. 1 - B.C. Rugby Union, Island First Division. Nanaimo Hornets vs. University of Victoria Jutes. May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, 1 p.m. ◆ Oct. 1 - Canadian Junior Football League. V.I. Raiders vs. Langley Rams. Caledonia Park, 1 p.m. ◆ Oct. 1 - B.C. Hockey League. Nanaimo Clippers vs. Victoria Grizzlies. Bear Mountain Arena, Victoria, 7:15 p.m. ◆ Oct. 2 - B.C. Premier Baseball League fall ball. Nanaimo Pirates vs. Victoria Eagles. Serauxmen Stadium, 11 a.m. ◆ Oct. 2 - Vancouver Mainland Football League, midget division. Nanaimo Redmen vs. Victoria Spartans. May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, 3 p.m.

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Players lacing up cleats for soccer season Fall is here, which is just another way of saying that soccer season is underway once again… Soccer has long been one of the most popular sports in our city. So organizers at all levels have been busy during the weeks past getting ready for the kickoff of the new season. Last spring, elections for the Nanaimo Youth Soccer Club saw Liam Roden take over as the incoming president, replacing long-time volunteer Anup Kang who had held the post since 2002. Others on this year’s executive include vice-president Carl Neibel, treasurer Trish Crumpton and secretary Lynn Boyetchko. Rob Jakobsen is the club’s registrar, field coordinators are Jeff Till and Jeannie Isbister, equipment manager is Glenn Doumont and referee is Harry Sommerfeld. An important addition to the NDYSA during the off-season was the hiring of Claude Bolton as the new technical director for Nanaimo Youth Soccer. Bolton, who has more than a decade of professional coaching experience and has achieved some of the highest certification levels in North America, has brought a great deal of expertise and excitement to the local organization. As part of his duties, he is head coach and head of the District Development Centre which provides additional training for keen players and teams during the season.

ton. Players on U11 to U15 girls’ This season, youth teams from and boys’ teams take to the pitch Nanaimo, Mid-Island, Oceanside on Saturdays, using the full-sized and Gabriola Island have joined Serauxmen Sports Fields, Harry forces as part of Nanaimo and Wipper Park, or the two artificial District Youth Soccer. A total turf fields at Beban. Enrolled this of more than 1,600 players have season in the U11 division are 10 registered and leagues are now teams for boys and eight for girls. underway for all age groups. The U12 age group involves nine The youngest of those are the boys’ teams and another nine pony league girls’ and boys’ girls’ entries. In the U13 division, teams. Jim Rutherford and Carl Neibel are the coordinators for the there are seven teams entered in both boys’ and girls’ league, which is geared competition. Schedulto provide a gradual THORPE ing at the U14/15 level introduction to the fun features a total of eight REPORT and fundamentals of teams of boys this seathe game on smallerIan Thorpe son and another nine sized fields. At the U6 Columnist teams of girls. level, a total of 13 teams Older youth soccer take part in three-a-side players in the U16-18 mini-games with no age group have their goalkeepers. Similarly, matches on Sundays, there are no goalkeepusually at Merle Logan ers at the U7 and U8 Field. Registered this levels, where four-a-side season are eight boys’ games involve another squads in the U16-18 15 and 17 teams respectively. There are 13 teams this year division, along with 10 girls’ teams of U17 players. in the U9 Pony League, which In addition to all of the above features six-a-side games using teams, Nanaimo and District keepers and another 12 teams in Youth Soccer this year is fielding the U10 division that plays seven a U17 girls’ rep team that takes a side with goalkeepers. It’s great part in Upper Island competition. to watch these young players As well, something new this year enjoy their matches and they can sees four boys’ and girls’ teams be seen on Saturdays with most of U14 and U15 players competgames held on Beban Park’s Gyro ing in the new Vancouver Island Youth Sports Fields. Premier League. These teams of Coordinating the various dividedicated higher-level players sions of U11 to U18 teams are have been training together since Bruce Labelle and Trish Crump-

the summer and this inaugural season of the league will have the squads competing against top Lower Island Soccer Association teams rather than having to travel to Vancouver as part of the metro league. The hope is that the VIPL will be able to expand to older age groups next season. While there is plenty of excitement about the year ahead in local youth soccer, belated congratulations are also due to the Nanaimo U16 girls’ select team that last season captured the B.C. Soccer Association’s Provincial B Cup gold medal. The local girls first won the Upper Island Soccer Association U16-18 league. They then went on to claim the provincial title in Penticton last July, defeating Coquitlam 4-1 in the championship final. A super achievement for team coaches Lanny Cronan and Dale Nicks, manager Dave Leigh and players Nicola Houtman, Paige Hughes, Ashley Elliot, Darby Cronan, Nadya Geselbracht, Jamie Belfry, Aiyanna Grubac, Caitlyn Allbury, McKenzie Nicks, Emily Shires, Sammie Owen, Taylor Sampson, Kayte Higgins, Gabby Jeffrey, Francesca Maestrello and Madison Leigh. 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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Lumpy Space Princesses win adventure challenge Some competitors at the Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race in Cumberland last weekend got more of an adventure than they’d bargained for. But Nanaimo’s fastest team stayed on course and won its division Saturday. The Lumpy Space Princesses – Darren Rinaldi and Kristenn Magnusson – were the first co-ed team to reach the finish line of the 50-kilometre enduro course, finishing the kayaking, trekking, mountain biking and orienteering segments in five hours, 45 minutes, 25 seconds. MOMAR courses never go in a straight line, as some teams learned. “Many racers got lost between checkpoints three and four by running past one of

the turns,” said Bryan Tasaka, race director, in a press release. “Some teams were lost for up to two hours in the dense coastal forest.” Everyone made it out on their own, safe and sound, he reported. The Lantzville team of Emmanuel Lint and Derrick Georgeson finished third in their division and sixth overall with a time of 5:30:42. The top Nanaimo solo male was Ron Hewitson, eighth in 6:36:07, and Shannon Wilson and three Ladysmith teammates came second in their division in 7:51:23. Nanaimo’s Erin Canty was part of the second-place women’s team in the 30km course, finishing in 5:16:32. Garfield Harvey and John Ronald were seventh in their division in 6:09:20.

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Goaltending can provide spark for teams ◆ From /29 Mike Vandekamp said Billy Faust has been a leader on the team, showing great work ethic at practice. The vet said goalies have to be leaders. “Your team has to be able to trust you back there, and you have to be aware of everything that’s going on on the ice,” he said. “If they see you in the back end making those saves, they decide to pick it up.” Maybe they can pick it up all the way to championship calibre.

Faust can compare the Clippers with the very good Vees team he played for last year. “We have what it takes to be a contending team,” he said. “We have guys with heart and they work as hard as they can and they go all the way to the wall, and over.” GAME ON … The Clippers played the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Friday after press time. The Clips visit the Victoria Grizzlies tonight (Oct. 1). sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Celebrating Canadian Military History and Honouring the Service of our Armed Forces Past and Present! N AV Y

Warren Thomas Murphy joined the Canadian Army on November 11, 1940. He was one of nearly one million Canadians that joined the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War. Murphy was shipped overseas in January 1944 and is pictured here at left of the tree, entering Germany in May of 1945; the soldier on the right is unidentified. Captain Murphy returned home to his family on January 1st, 1946 and spent the rest of his working life with Canada Post. He passed away on March 8, 1999 in Nanaimo.

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MEDAL DISPLAY

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Canada’s rich Naval history is on display at the Vancouver Island Military Museum. Uniforms and badges, portraits and CAP tallies, ships crests and Naval history display. War at sea, the Battle of the Atlantic, ships bell from HMCS Nanaimo, Christening Bell from HMCS Saskatchewan. Canada’s Navy protecting coasts in war and peace plus Canada’s current operations against piracy on the world’s oceans and a striking display of scale ship models and many more items too numerous to list. Nanaimo has always enjoyed a strong Naval heritage. The second largest Canadian naval base is located at Victoria and is the home of the Pacific Fleet.

Canada’s National Police Force (RCMP) with its trademark uniform of Red Serge and Stetson Hat is the symbol of law and order from coast to coast and has been since 1859.

We have an extensive medal collection of Canadian and Commonwealth medals ranging from the Boer War through both World Wars and up to and including Afghanistan as well as British and American medals.

Our RCMP display features insignia, badges, a ceremonial sword and anniversary carbine.

AIR FORCE THE VI VICTORIA ICTOR CROSS ROOM

Follow Canada’s Military History The Boer War, World War I, Battle Fields of Pashendale and Vimy, World War II, Dieppe, North Africa, Italy, Sicily, Normandy, The Maple Leaf route to Victory and Holland, Korea, Bosnia, Peacekeeping with the United Nations, The Cold War and Afghanistan.

Edward’s Supermarine Mk XVIE Spitfire

James Francis Edwards joined the RCAF as an 18 year old in 1940. Flying Curtis Kittyhawk bomber/fighters in North Africa, he distinguished himself by becoming one of the highest scoring aces in that theatre. Edwards was honoured with the Distinguished Flying Cross with Bar. By war’s end, he had flown almost 400 combat sorties and had been promoted to Wing Commander (flying) of 127 Wing RCAF flying spitfires. Edwards lives on Vancouver Island and enjoys fishing, golf and his garden.

See an impressive display of Canadian uniforms, historic photographs, documents, accoutrements and World War I trench art, regimental badges and medal portraits, the Silver Cross, Death Pennies and much more.

WEAPONS THROUGH THE AGES

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Dedicated to the courage and memory of the 94 Canadians awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for Valour. The Victoria Cross is an award created in 1856 by Queen Victoria and is the highest military decoration awarded for valour “in the face of the enemy” to members of the Commonwealth armed forces. To date 81 members of the Canadian Military and 13 Canadians serving in British Units have received this decoration. We are proud to present the history of each VC winner, a short biography, portrait and other ribbons and decorations worn by each man.

View our squadron crests, uniforms and history of fighter and bomber command from the Second World War and the Battle of Britain. We feature displays, portraits and stories of the men that flew the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, Lancaster’s and many more aircraft from both World Wars. Display items from the Canadian Air Forces role in Desert Storm, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan and a large scale model display of Canadian and American aircraft.

View the largest collection of military firearms on Vancouver Island. Our display features heavy and light machine guns, rifles, sub machine guns, pistols and revolvers, bayonets and other edge weapons including swords, grenades and rocket launchers. Plus many examples of shells, munitions, mines and other ordinance.

CANADA’S GREATEST AIRMAN We accept donations of firearms. All our display weapons are deactivated.

Between 1942 and 1945, 7,122 women WRENS (Women’s Royal Naval Service) served with the RCN. Their determination and service was instrumental in the allied victory at sea.

A tribute to Nanaimo-born Air Vice Marshall Raymond Collishaw, a fighter ace that saw action in World War I who destroyed 51 enemy aircraft. Collishaw served in the Canadian Air Force from 1914 Nanaimo born Raymond to 1943. Come see his story, medCollishaw in the cockpit als and uniform. of his fighter

REMEMBRANCE WEEK This display honours Canada’s veterans of past and present conflicts serving at home and abroad. The museum will be holding a Remembrance Day service that week, watch the local media for details.

Continued Success to the... Vancouver Island Military Museum Leonard Krog M.L.A. (Nanaimo) 4-77 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5B9 Tel: 250-714-0630 leonard.krog.mla@leg.bc.ca www.leonardkrog-mla.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

A Merchant Navy Tanker, the “British Diligence”.

Sid Sharman, a well known Nanaimo Businessman and Community supporter joined the Merchant Navy at age 17. He served on several different merchant ships during the Second World War and sailed during some very arduous conditions in some very dangerous places. He sailed on the “British Diligence” for 18 months. He moved to Nanaimo in 1970. The story of victory cannot be told without the men and ships who transported the vital supplies from ports in Canada and Britain across the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean and braved the menace of the Nazi U-Boat wolf packs. 72 Canadian merchant ships were lost to enemy action during the Second World War, 1,629 individuals were killed. This total includes 8 women.

Ernest Alvia “Smokey” Smith VC. CM. OBC. CD. A Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross. A member of the Seafourth Highlanders

MEDAL COURT MOUNTING The Vancouver Island Military Museum’s workshop can provide duplicate medals, with new ribbons and miniatures. We also specialize in custom framing and other related medal services.

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PEACEKEEPING

CANADA and THE ALEUTIANS

Assisting the United Nations and proudly showing the Canadian Flag

“Operation Green Light”

“The Blue Helmets,” Canada’s Peacekeepers – more than 100,000 men and women of Canada’s Armed Forces have served with distinction in every corner of the globe providing peacekeepers and observers from 1950 to 2003. Over 300 Service Personnel lost their lives during the “Cold War” and on international Peacekeeping operations.

LIBRARY - RESEARCH and HISTORY The Museum provides a well stocked reference library. It is open to the public to provide information on Canadian and World Military history, an excellent source for researching CONFLICTS THROUGH THE AGES. The museum also provides a wi selection free wide de s sel elec ecti tion on o off fr fre ee literature, courtesy Department our urte tesy sy o off th the e De Depa part rtment of V Veterans eter et eran ans s Affairs, Affa Af fair irs, s, covering cov c overing specifi pec ecifi ific theatres tthe eat atre res s of operation. op o peration.

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The Nanaimo Military Camp played a critical role in the training of combat troops for the Aleutian Campaign. On July 12th, 1943 5,300 Nanaimo trained soldiers departed Vancouver Island on 4 American transport ships bound for Adak in the Aleutian Islands to repel the Japanese invaders. Part of the Canadian contingent included RCAF fighter Squadrons, patrol aircraft and maintenance personnel. The Canadian Army was issued American helmets, clothing and the M1 Garand Rifle. The famous Kiska patch was worn by members of the Canadian and American task force.

1st WORLD WAR MINERS BATTALION Vancouver Islanders Prepare for or War The Nanaimo Independent Company of Infantry, with its cap badge being a replica of the famous Bastion, was formed, and it took part in the First World War. One oddity of this period was the recruitment of a “Bantam Battalion” made up of men 5 feet 2 inches and shorter. They were more suited for tunneling. The unit distinguished itself in the war.

AFGHANISTAN NISTAN The Nanaimo Independent Company of Infantry hat badge.

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See our Book of Remembrance - a memorial to the 157 fallen Canadians. View maps of Afghanistan and Kandahar. We have a uniform display. Find out about the work of CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency)... Canada making a difference in Afghanistan.

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Flag of One Hundred Heroes... Under Operation “NanaimoGram,” the City of Nanaimo flag travelled 27,000 kilometers and was signed by 100 members of the Canadian Armed Forces of various services, regiments, ranks and locations who were serving in Afghanistan in 2010. They represented all Canadian Military personnel who have served our country on the Afghanistan mission. The project was sponsored by the Vancouver Island Military Museum and the City of Nanaimo.

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SOON... Relocating to our “New Home” at the Centennial Museum Building at Piper Park, 100 Cameron St.

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Congratulations to the Vancouver Island Military Museum! Ron Cantelon MLA Parksville–Qualicum

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