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Peter Hertzberg, criminal trial lawyer, left, hands out placards to Brian Harvey, right. Lawyers Stephen Taylor and Leonard Krog, Nanaimo NDP MLA and opposition critic for the Attorney General, look on. Criminal trial and family law lawyers rallied in front of the Nanaimo courthouse Wednesday to oppose government underfunding for legal-aid services.

Lawyers rally for legal-aid support BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

Lawyers rallied in front of Nanaimo Courthouse Wednesday to protest cuts and underfunding to B.C.’s legal-aid system. Similar rallies took place in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops and Penticton. Lawyers across the province are threaten-

ing a form of escalating strike, starting in January when they will withdraw services for one week, followed by service withdrawals for the first two weeks of February, the first three weeks in March and for the entire month of April. Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog, NDP opposition critic for the Attorney General, said legalaid funding between 2001 and 2011 was cut by

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27 per cent from $96 million to $69.7 million. But funding cuts to legal aid are just a symptom of a legal system in crisis, he said. “We have a significant lack of provincial court judges as well as prosecutorial services,” Krog said. “All these factors are making it harder and harder to deliver justice in B.C.” ◆ See ‘JUSTICE’ /4

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Some schools are cancelling Christmas concerts or holding them during the day this year due to teacher job action. Derek DeGear, president of the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, said schools that want to hold the concerts are still able to, but they must be scheduled during the regular workday. “The issue with the Christmas concert is it’s a school-wide event run through the office,” he said. Job action, which consists of teachers refusing to do duties such as playground supervision, report cards and attending most staff meetings, started in September. Teachers’ contracts expired in June. While the nighttime Christmas concerts are not permitted by the job action, evening performances voluntarily organized by a teacher, such as band or drama events, are still allowed, DeGear added. Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman, said it is up to teachers to decide if they will organize a Christmas concert and what classes would be involved. “It’s going to be different from school to school,” she said. “It has to be voluntary.” Last year, 18 elementary schools had Christmas concerts and 11 had craft/fun nights. ◆ See ‘CANCELLATION’ /6

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Highway hot spot Firefighters call for more pressure as they spray foam on a burning pickup truck Wednesday. The blaze happened on the Island Highway at the Terminal Park intersection at about 1:40 p.m. Oliver Lafond, 69, the truck’s driver, said he was stopped at the traffic light when he heard a bang and the truck started burning. Lafond escaped unhurt and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

Extensive repairs eyed for Cliff McNabb Arena BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

City hall will request a $400,000 grant from the B.C. Community Recreation Program with the intent of using the money to renovate the deteriorating Cliff McNabb Arena. The overall cost of the renovation is expected to be about $1.6 million, with the balance paid through the city’s facility development reserve fund. Without the grant, the entire bill would be paid out of the reserve fund, which would force other capital projects to be pushed back. “The fund generates about $800,000 to $1 million a year,” said Richard Harding, director for parks, recreation and culture. “This [project], for next year, would drain the facility development fund, so this grant would definitely help with some other projects we have planned.” Re c o m m e n d e d i m p r ove -

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spend this money. It’s already paid for itself over and over and over again.” Elemental Architecture was the top ranked proponent through a request for proposals that went out in October. The company has extensive experience with arenas and civic facilities, including the Pitt Meadows Arena, Richmond Olympic Oval and Killarney Community Centre. The province is providing $30 million through its recreation program grant, but is asking municipalities to cap requests at $400,000. The project will go before council on Dec. 12 when the 2012 budget is introduced. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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A Nanaimo mother recounted her memories of the December 2008 car crash that claimed the lives of her two sons during her Supreme Court trial in Nanaimo this week. Clare Bekkers, 38, is facing eight charges relating to a Dec. 22, 2008 collision on the Island Highway near the Cassidy Inn. Bekkers, driving northbound on the Island Highway in a Ford Escape, crossed the centre line into southbound traffic, triggering a multi-car collision that killed her two sons and injured her two daughters. She took the stand in her own defence Monday and Tuesday. Bekkers said she drove to Victoria from Nanaimo on Dec. 20, 2008 with her four children and admitted to snorting $80 worth of cocaine by herself in her parents’ basement suite that night, while her two daughters were being looked after by her parents and her two sons were at her husband’s parents’ house. On Sunday, Dec. 21, Bekkers said she went to her friend Carolyn Daniels’s mother’s house, where she and one daughter spent the night, and Bekkers and Daniels drank alcohol together. The other daughter stayed at her parents’ house with a friend. When Bekkers woke up the next morning – the day of the crash – she said she felt hung over, but not tired or impaired. “I did not feel like I could not work my vehicle,” she testified. Bekkers gathered her children from her parents’ and in-laws’ houses. She doesn’t remember anyone trying to stop her from driving back to Nanaimo that day, although Daniels earlier testified that she suggested Bekkers stay in Victoria because it had snowed. Just before the Cassidy Inn, Bekkers said she decided to move into the fast lane and as she turned, the car kept going. “It just slid right across,” said

Bekkers. “I felt like I was flying. My first instinct after that was, don’t slam on the brakes.” The next thing she remembers is one of her children crying and the car at a stop. “I got out. There was a lot of people around and they were all telling me what to do,” said Bekkers. “All I wanted to do was get [my daughter] because she was crying.” Bekkers, who had a punctured lung, and one of her daughters were taken to an ambulance. The paramedic left to check on the other children and when he came back, he told her that her other daughter was being flown to hospital in Vancouver, but that she would be OK. When Bekkers asked about her sons, the man shook his head. “I blacked out,” said an emotional Bekkers. “That was it.” Under questioning by the Crown, Bekkers denied drinking any alcohol after waking up Dec. 22. Earlier in the trial, Daniels testified that Bekkers told her she took a sip of alcohol when she woke up. Crown lawyers also asked whether she was changing lanes frequently or tailgating as some witnesses claimed earlier in the trial, but Bekkers said she did not recall. On Tuesday, the defence also called four people – her father, father-in-law, mother-in-law and a friend – who saw Bekkers before she left Victoria. The four witnesses all said that Bekkers appeared normal when they saw her that day and that they would have stopped her from driving home if they thought she might be impaired. Holly Mescheder, Bekkers’s friend, said she smelled “stale” alcohol on Bekkers’s body when she dropped off her daughter, who had had a sleepover with Bekkers’s daughter the night before, but she wasn’t concerned about her ability to drive. The trial resumes Tuesday (Dec. 6).

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Justice system in crisis due to cuts ◆ From /1 From 2002 to 2005, the B.C. government cut the Legal Services Society budget by 40 per

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Ben Moss Jewellers in Woodgrove Centre lost several rings, worth thousands of dollars, in a robbery Monday. The robbery happened about 8 p.m. when a man entered the store and asked a clerk to show him some rings. When the rings were brought out of a display case, the suspect alluded to having a handgun, put the rings in his pocket and calmly walked out of the store. Mounties say he then ran out of the mall, chased by an employee who saw him get into an older model, white flatbed truck, which sped off, followed by a black Geo Tracker SUV. Police describe the suspect as Caucasian, 5’7” with a medium build. He wore a grayish-blue toque and a shiny blue track suit with a zipper in the front. He also wore gloves and was carrying a black bag. Police found the truck abandoned near the large Welcome to Nanaimo sign on the Island Highway north of Woodgrove Centre. The stolen rings are white gold with solitaire diamond settings. Police said no handgun was actually produced during the robbery. Anyone with information about 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.

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Hamperville volunteers Ellen Davis, left, Carla Beaudoin and Kathy Sullivan sort incoming food donations. About 2,000 Christmas food hampers are being assembled for Nanaimo’s less fortunate families.

what it was for 2010. “We’re on par with last year,” Guy said. “We think we’re going to be roughly the same. It could surprise us – we could get a late surge – but at this point it looks like it’s normal or maybe slightly above.” Last year more than 53,000 kilograms of food was donated. Cash donations totalling $40,000 bolstered hampers with per-

ishable foods, such as turkeys, hams, eggs and vegetables. Any food left over is used to stock the food bank to help feed people through January, February and March. Registration continues until Dec. 19. Guy said there is no panic to register, since all hampers contain the same items and there are plenty of donations to meet

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held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss the injunction. Occupier Chad Henderson said it’s up to the city to provide an alternative to Diana Krall Plaza if it wants the group to move. “This is an opportunity for the city to start a precedent. We want to push the boundaries and the city has the ability to not enforce its bylaw. This movement is much bigger than a parks bylaw. We don’t need these tents to drive change.” Henderson said it has been frustrating dealing with the city at times “because the city works within a system and it’s the system we’re trying to change.” About 20-30 protesters occupy the plaza, though the movement has the support of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of supporters citywide. Ruttan said he wouldn’t speculate on how an injunction might play out. Occupy Nanaimo spokeswoman Jesse Cummings said the occupiers will be willing to move if the city can provide an “equal or superior space” to enable the group to get its message out.

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Occupy Nanaimo could be settling in for a long winter’s occupation at Diana Krall Plaza, despite the possibility of a civil injunction to have the group removed. T he city and Occupy Nanaimo members met several times over the past two weeks to seek a solution and both sides have remained cordial during discussions. But that could change. The city could ask all occupiers to leave the plaza by 9 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 1) or face a civil injunction. The city says it must enforce Bylaw 2008 7073, which doesn’t allow tents or permanent structures to be erected in city-owned parks and open spaces. Both sides met ag ain Wednesday afternoon, after the Bulletin’s deadline. “We’ve made it quite clear we want to see some progress on this,” said Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan Wednesday morning. “We’re saying

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Occupy Nanaimo members Tara Thurber, left, and Chad Henderson decorate a Christmas tree with prayer flags and lights Wednesday morning at Diana Krall Plaza, one day before the city was expected to seek an injunction to remove the occupiers.

we’ve talked for more than two and a half weeks now and it hasn’t progressed very far.” Occupier Tara Thurber, while decorating a Christmas tree outside of Occupy Nanaimo headquarters in Diana Krall Plaza, said it’s likely some of the people demanding change will choose to remain. “We all have our own rea-

sons for being here, but as occupiers, we do meet regularly and so far we’ve had consensus on just about everything. I can’t think of anything we’ve disagreed on,” she said. Occupy Nanaimo meets three times a week – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at various downtown restaurants or coffee shops. The group

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Cancellation disappoints parents ◆ From /1 Reimer said she knows of 20 elementary schools organizing daytime concerts and seven schools that will not have one this year. Some schools not doing the concert did not have one last year either, she added. Hollie Tarasewich, president of the District Parent Advisory Council, said she knows that parents of students at Georgia Avenue Elementary School are disappointed that the concert was cancelled this year, but there would not have been much reason to

hold a daytime event, as many parents in the area are unable to make it during the day. “Everybody looks forward to the Christmas concert – it’s the good stuff,” she said. “Probably 60 to 70 per cent of the population comes out for the evening.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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BY RACHEL STERN Whether holiday revellers had too much holiday cheer or just didn’t feel comfortable driving on the slick, rainy roads, Operation Red Nose volunteers were there to drive them safely home. The service kicked off to a busy start Nov. 25-26, with Rudy’s little helpers driving 1,682 kilometres during 69 rides to get 157 people to their destinations. Although the service is free, donations are accepted and passengers were generous with their pocketbooks, donating $1,400. Money raised from Operation Red Nose supports Pacific Sport’s Active Star and XploreSportz camps for children and youth, youth leadership programs in elementary schools and athlete services. Demand increased from last year’s launch weekend – volunteers provided eight more rides than last year on Friday night and nine on Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help fill shifts and get people home safely, especially because Red Nose is providing 12 nights of service this year instead of its regular 10 nights. Operation Red Nose offers services from Lantzville to Ladysmith from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. People can call the Red Nose hotline at 250-755-6969 for a ride. Operation Red Nose offers service Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 22-23, 30 and New Year’s Eve. To volunteer, please e-mail nanaimo@operationrednose.com or call 250-740-6572.

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Randy Henson, Quality Foods University Village store manager, drops his stash of pennies in a donation jar. Quality Foods has joined the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents drive for the first time this year and is collecting pennies at the cash out counters at its Harewood store.

ou often see cut up coffee cans, peanut butter jars or other containers nestled at the cash register of stores in Nanaimo. They have our Pennies for Presents stickers with the stuffed stocking logo attached and invite customers to toss their change – the latest being Quality Foods in University Village. The store is one of many drop-off points for donations to the News Bulletin’s annual Pennies for Presents campaign. “We just feel it’s a good support system for the community,” said Randy Henson, store manager at Quality Foods University Village. “We have a lot of customers coming through our store and we wanted to get on board with another local charity.” Through readers’ penny and coin donations, the News Bulletin collects, rolls and deposits the money at TD Canada Trust in Terminal Park mall and donates the money to three charities – the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, the Salvation Army and the Nanaimo Boys and Girls Club – to buy gifts for children at Christmas. In addition to Quality Foods in Harewood, donations can also be dropped off at InPrint downtown, John’s Bedroom Barn, Northridge Fitness, Canadian Tire, Sink or Swim Scuba, La-ZBoy, Royal LePage at Brooks Landing and Coast Realty downtown.

Many of the businesses have been part of the campaign since its inception in 1996. Black Press, the News Bulletin’s parent company, sponsors advertising and staff resources to the campaign, which runs in most of our papers across Vancouver Island. Quality Foods also participates in Hamperville, which is a partnership between the Salvation Army and the Loaves and Fishes community food bank to provide food for families at Christmas; they help load up the Big Boys Toys motorhome with food; and promote the buy a bag program, where people can donate to the food bank throughout the year. The store also sponsors festive dinners for students and their families in Harewood schools, where staff also help serve the food. “There’s lots of different ways we try to help,” Henson said. Through community involvement, as well as day-today activity in the store, Henson said he sees an increasing need for charity services in Nanaimo this year, but heartening is the increase in support for less privileged people as well. “There’s more demand but there’s more support, too,” Henson said. Pennies for Presents accepts all monetary donations at community drop-off points listed above, as well as the News Bulletin office at 777 Poplar St. For more information, please call 250-734-4627. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Patients receiving x-rays, CT scans and other medical imaging services on the Island will soon be able to rest assured about the qualifications of radiologists interpreting the data. Last week, the Vancouver Island Health Authority sent out a request

for proposals in search of a software technology system to peer review medical imaging in B.C. The RFP springs from a report on medical imaging issued last September by Dr. Doug Cochrane, chair of the B.C. Patient Safety and Quality Council, who outlined the case of a radiologist in Comox who began using a new CT scanner without training on the equipment.

“We’re going to be working together with coastal and Fraser health authorities who have recently begun a manual peer review process,” said Shannon Marshall, VIHA spokeswoman. “VIHA is taking the lead on the project because we do have advanced, existing infrastructure in our electronic imaging systems.” The system should allow random

or selected interception of medical imaging interpretations to verify, or challenge, the initial interpretation. The first phase of this project, aimed at sharing data between health authorities, the ministry and the B.C. College of Physicians, is expected to be in place within VIHA late next spring. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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New auditor’s role valuable Premier Christy Clark’s announcement that a municipal auditor-general will be appointed is good news for taxpayers, and it could be helpful to municipalities as well. When Clark suggested the new office, many mayors and councillors condemned it, stating that their expenditures were already audited. This is disingenuous. Yes, their books are audited‚ but a year-end audit by an accounting firm is far different from specific performance audits of specific programs. Year-end audits pronounce judgment on general financial management, and rarely single out specific programs. On rare occasions, auditors include a note about a specific program that raises questions, but it is not their job to follow up. A municipal auditor-general should be able to follow up on some of those types of “flagged” issues, as well as issues that are raised by taxpayers. Some of these may revolve around specific programs, particularly ones where accountability is less than transparent. This was a valuable service which will serve taxpayers well and ensure the provision of government is managed better, from a financial perspective. Both provincial and federal auditorsgeneral have performed many such valuable services, and the small amount it costs to run their offices has been more than justified by the savings they have identified. It can be safely said that they are one of the few branches of government with a mandate to try and save money for taxpayers. If municipalities accept the reports and advice from the new municipal auditorgeneral, it could go a long way toward improving their financial management. It will also help them to be more accountable to taxpayers. 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

B.C. court system close to collapse being reversed. More sheriffs have One of the last exchanges in the been trained, and 14 provincial B.C. legislature’s fall session was over the state of the court system. court judges have been hired in the past two years. Drug dealers are walking free, (Meanwhile, provincial judges NDP leader Adrian Dix reminded are suing the deficit-laden governPublic Safety Minister Shirley ment, demanding a six-per-cent Bond in the final question period. raise.) Dix referred to a Prince George Bond also pointed to long-term case this fall where a convicted strategies being implemented cocaine dealer racked up more to relieve the flood trafficking charges of court cases. It’s while he was on trial, B.C. this kind of systemic and then was released change that has the VIEWS because he couldn’t be most potential for longtried in a timely fashTom Fletcher term reform of our ion. Black Press archaic system. The NDP was pickRight now there are ing up on an unusually an estimated 2,000 political speech last cases in provincial week by B.C. Supreme court that are runCourt Chief Justice ning long enough to Robert Bauman. risk being dismissed Speaking to the annual due to delays. It’s not a B.C. judges’ conference crime wave; a quarter in Las Vegas, Bauman warned that funding cuts have the of all cases in provincial and B.C. Supreme Court are family disB.C. court system “going over a putes over kids and property. cliff in slow motion.” The Family Law Act has been in The cuts are real. By next year, court service budgets are expected the works for years, and it sailed through the legislature with NDP to be down 10 per cent since 2008, support. It encourages out-ofand staff down 15 per cent. The provincial court is down 17 judges court settlements in family breakups, equalizes common-law rules from 2005. There aren’t enough with those for married couples clerks. And the federal governand does away with the terms ment is about to push through “custody” and “access” that sugnew sentencing guidelines that gest children are to be fought over will add more inmates to B.C.’s as if they are property. overflowing prison system. Bond also pointed to B.C.’s Bond, the overworked B.C. harsh new administrative penalLiberal minister doing double ties for drinking and driving, duty as Attorney General, replied which have kept most routine that some of the budget cuts are

impaired cases out of court. Police have the authority to impound vehicles and impose heavy fines on the spot, when drivers fail a roadside breath test or even blow in the “warn” range of 0.05 to 0.08 per cent. Bond points proudly to a 40-per-cent decrease in alcohol-related vehicle deaths in the first year. Of course this is being challenged as an infringement of the right to go to court and try various drunk-driving defences. A judge will soon decide if the hazards of impaired driving justify such an infringement. Justice Bauman acknowledges that courts have to clean up procedures too. Set aside the baseless conspiracy theories around the Dave Basi-Bobby Virk saga, and you have two small-time crooks whose lawyers were allowed to spin the case out for seven years in a tangle of evidence disclosure demands. As the legislature adjourned, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson joined previous mayors, from Conservative Party member Sam Sullivan to Mike Harcourt, in calling for marijuana to be legalized and regulated. Not on my watch, replied Prime Minister Stephen Harper. So instead, we’re getting de facto legalization of crack cocaine. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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‘Occupy’ could become showcase To the Editor, Attending a council meeting this week, I was impressed by the amount of good will expressed by both sides of the Occupy Nanaimo debate. I understand that among the proposals discussed with the mayor earlier in the day was that of the city facilitating the use of a currently unused building, (preferably near the city centre?) – a very good idea. Maybe someone has already suggested the idea of such a centre becoming more than a place to debate political ideas and philosophies (debates which are desperately needed among all citizens), and having enough space and rooms to have a workers co-operative, like Mondragon in the Basques Country, open at certain times to the public, to see artists at work – glass blowing, wood carving, calligraphy, macrame, stained glass. There are a multitude of other crafts as well. Further, we could leave our artistic mark on Vancouver Island, although it already has a good reputation. I have been privileged twice in my life, to be part of such a centre, first in the early 1970s as Director of Community Programs for St. Paul’s Anglican Church in downtown Toronto, and secondly at the City of Vancouver’s old flying boat hangers on Jericho Beach in Vancouver. In both cases, much artwork was created, displayed and sold. Further, we could develop musicians and youth orchestras similar to the Venezuelan ‘El Systema’. We, of course, would work with local extant groups and would put on concerts. I’m persuaded that we

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Occupy Nanaimo participants and supporters march through Nanaimo in early November.

can do it together, including the essential matter of learning and practising democracy. Funding? It’s out there. David J. Weston Nanaimo

Occupy movement offers opportunity To the Editor, In Nanaimo, we can be thankful to our city council for its efforts to understand and work with participants of Occupy Nanaimo – part of a unique, global movement for positive change – peacefully, inclusively and compassionately. The Occupy Movement embodies an intense desire to work toward a world that respects individual human rights, encourages education for all, universal health care, clean water, public ownership of natural resources and responsible, sustainable living. It is allowing us to look at our problems and try to deal with them in new ways – peacefully, with consensus and collective wisdom. I have attended four or

five general assemblies and each time am excited and inspired by what I experience there with the facilitation of consensus along with consideration of all people present. I highly recommend people check out at least one of these general assemblies. They are exciting, interesting and educational. In Nanaimo, there are hundreds of residents, young and old, with various backgrounds and interests involved in Occupy Nanaimo and who want to continue to make use of this unique, historical moment in time where people all over the world are coming together. Is there not something wrong when globally, $1.6 trillion was spent on the military in 2010 while every day, 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes and nearly one billion people lack access to safe water? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all look back and be able to tell our children and grandchildren that we in Nanaimo really did rise to the occasion – we listened

to our hearts and worked with one another toward a new vision that included everyone. We have a wonderful opportunity to “be the change”. Lynn Burrows Nanaimo

Participants show awareness, ideas To the Editor, The Nanaimo Chapter of the Womens International League for Peace and Freedom voted last week to fully endorse Occupy Nanaimo. This movement clearly articulates the choice we have to change our direction or lose control over the resources on which our lives depend. It seeks to ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit clean water, pure air, a community that is diverse and interdependent. It expects that our citizens will have homes, beds to sleep in and food on the table. It aims to take back our education system, our health care, our public space. In much of Nanaimo we

Bridge to Newcastle Island a timely proposal To the Editor, Re: Newcastle bridge floated, Nov. 29. Hurrah for a bridge to Newcastle Island. Jim Routledge is right – Newcastle Island is an untapped economic driver in Nanaimo, as the tastes of our visitors and local people are changing from pub lovers to nature lovers. Not everyone can spare the time and cost that it takes when using the ferry, but most of us can stroll, jog, walk over a bridge to enjoy this natural gem right in front of our doors. A cantilevered spar cable-styled bridge that opens to allow marine traffic through is of course the best

answer. The sooner we build it, the better. Rosina T. Schmidt Nanaimo

Any significant change always comes at a price To the Editor, Re: Education changes will prove costly, Reporter’s Viewpoint, Nov. 29. Change always comes at a price. The key for any of the proposed changes is to ensure that students are still taught the core competencies, which currently is progressing very poorly. Students in both elementary and secondary schools in Nanaimo may

have some idea of what they will do with their lives, but the reality is that for most of the students, those ideas will change several times as they mature. They need a broad spectrum of education, especially from K-12, so that they can make wise choices for their future. Before we make changes, the teachers need to get on board with that phase of education before they cater to what students want to learn. Many times, we learn skills that are only useful for a short period of our lives. Does that make those skills meaningless? J. Sharpe Nanaimo

have lost our commons – the public space to which people in villages, towns and cities throughout the world gravitate to meet and build ties, to exchange ideas, to dance. Here in Nanaimo, much of our commons has been lost to private space owned by shopping malls. With great foresight, our council built Diana Krall Plaza. We commend them and encourage them to find ways to support the young people who are camping there in an affirmation of the commons. As seniors who have been long involved in the search for peace and justice, we are very moved by the intelligence, compassion and awareness that motivates these young people. Please allow them the freedom to develop their ideas without the focus being a threat of eviction. Dyane Brown WILPF

Column a cheap load of nonsense To the Editor, Re: Man’s destructive direction not wise, Saturday Beat, Nov. 26. If ever a load of nonsense was published, it is this article. Do you think your readers are the Nanaimo morons? And to bring the Almighty God into it in such a facetious way, is beyond belief. I know so many people, here and elsewhere, who are so good, so caring, so observant of animals and nature, so happy to be alive. Toby Gorman’s article is a not only sacriligious, but a misrepresentation of civilized decency and natural living. How cheap, both to write that and to publish it. Jean Parkin Nanaimo

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Conservative government unconcerned about future of our planet To the Editor, Federal Conservative Environment Minister Peter Kent is attending the Durban Conference regarding future agreements on limiting global warming. His orders from our prime minister are to refuse to sign anything. Readers might remember that we signed on to the Kyoto agreement back in the ’90s promising to reduce our emissions by seven per cent, but not only didn’t we do it, we increased them by 14 per cent. We have by far the worst record in the developed countries and have ruined our overseas reputation for environmental values. Millions of dollars have been donated to our federal Conservative government by the fossil fuel industry – totally legal here, but a criminal offence in most European countries. Our government is simply the handmaiden of corporate polluters as the Occupy movement is well aware. Canadians already use more energy per person than any other country in the world and we are on track to increase our dismal record thanks to the explosive increase in the tar sands. Three-quarters of weather-related disasters stem from global warming. As the atmosphere warms, the weather comes apart. With our present government in power for years to come, the future looks bleak. The federal Conservatives and their supporters apparently have no concern or interest in what their children and grandchildren will face in the future. Dave Cutts Nanaimo What do you think? Give us your comments by fax at 250-753-0788 or by e-mail: editor@ nanaimobulletin.com. Be sure to spell out your first and last names.

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Movement rallying against economic chimera BY RON HEUSEN

The disenfranchised poor of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Occupyâ&#x20AC;? movement proclaim our capitalistic economy is bereft of ethical structure and in urgent need of a paradigm shift to an equitable and just balance of societal and corporate needs. Unfortunately, the disheveled appearances of occupiers and their constant challenges to our coveted belief that modern capitalism upholds the ethical Calvinist

values of hard work, thrift and moderation, close our minds to their sage advice. At the heart of modern capitalism are corporations that concentrate inequitable amounts of power through political influence, access to technology and control of money. Corporations have one fiduciary responsibility, to maximize shareholder profits, which results in the movement of wealth into the hands of a few through the

such a degree that continuous erosion of they have become social contracts with immune to the people. devastating social Corporations have effects that come rapidly adapted to from industrial the fluid competitive abandonment. nature of global This conmarkets centrated that utilize APPEAL corporate people as power TO REASON disposable requires resources vast sums of money, by discarding and governments them for cheaper working in conjuncalternatives. The tion with banks, promodern mobility vide it. that comes from Banks and governadvanced technology ments keep corporate continuously money flowing by reconstitutes siphoning it from peocorporate power to

environmental costs. Governments then worsen the situation by borrowing vast amounts of money to pay for these manipulations. The veneer of corporate ethicality faced its coup de grace when the world shifted to a debt-based monetary system controlled by the small number of private international financiers running the federal reserve, the nucleus of a matrix of global banks that control world commerce. A debt-based economy, in part, works like this: when governments need money they use their sovereign power to issue paper bonds (IOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) to the federal reserve banking system, which credits government accounts with the value of the bond. Out of this account, the government pays creditors who then deposit that money into banks, who in turn, retail (lend) that deposited money out into the economy, repeatedly, in a process known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;creating money out of debtâ&#x20AC;?. The stability of this

ple, creating money out of nothing and by perpetuating myths about the sustainability of modern capitalism. They insidiously hide the environmental fact that economic growth has to ignore the limits of natural ecological systems. Furthermore, they garner public support by artificially lowering the real â&#x20AC;&#x153;totalâ&#x20AC;? cost of production of goods through corporate tax breaks, subsidies and by ignoring indirect societal and

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ICBC to seek 2012 rate hike INJURY CLAIMS increase cuts into corporation profits.

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The Insurance Corporation of B.C. is applying for an increase to its mandatory basic vehicle insurance for 2012 to help cover an increase in claims and a decline in investment income.

ICBC president Jon Schubert said Tuesday the corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bodily injury claims have jumped, contributing to a $200 million increase in overall claims in the first nine months of 2011. Annual bodily injury claims have climbed by $350 million in the past five years, and are expected to reach $1.7 billion this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have not increased our rates since 2007 and there have been a number of rate decreases during that time,â&#x20AC;? Schubert said.

ICBC reported net income for the first nine months of the year of $52 million, down from $331 million in the same period in 2010. Despite that, its rate change application to the B.C. Utilities Commission will seek to decrease rates on its optional coverage, where it faces competition from private insurance companies. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon cited ICBC losses in the B.C. governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worsening deficit position. Quarterly results for the provincial trea-

sury show a projected deficit of $3.1 billion for the year ending in March, up $313 million. Falcon said insurance companies around the world have seen investment income fall off with the continued economic slump in the United States and instability in Europe. Schubert said most of ICBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investments have been moved into lower-risk short-term bonds in response to the volatility of financial markets.

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Expected revenues to the B.C. government fell by $303 million in the second quarter of the fiscal year, due mainly to instability around the world, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said Monday. The drop in revenues will make it more difficult to meet the government’s target of balancing the budget by 2013. Falcon said he will wait until January, when the finance ministry has to finalize its next budget, to see if that target can still be met. Coupled with a $30-million jump in spending, the latest figures bring the deficit forecast for the year fiscal year ending next March to $3.1 billion. In a quarterly briefing to reporters, Falcon also confir med

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other countries from defaulting on debt. Low prices from a glut of natural gas supplies have reduced B.C. revenues, and the continued slump in U.S.

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Deck the halls Christmas concerts becoming annual tradition for Nanaimo audiences throughout December “Each year becomes more and A Christmas wonderland full more like a little blissful haven.” of singing, dancing and hot This year’s extravaganza mulled apple cranberry returns features a Buddy Holly tribute, to Cedar community hall. Michael Jackson hits, songs from For the fifth year in a row, the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacu- Dirty Dancing and Flashdance, war-time tunes like Vera Lynn’s lar takes to the stage with a mix We’ll Meet Again, medleys from of popular and holiday favouCarmen and rites. The NutAmong the cracker, plus thousands of traditional decorations Christmas and lights hung ◆ YELLOWPOINT CHRISTMAS songs. from the rafSPECTACULAR at Cedar comProducer ters, 60 dancers munity hall Dec. 7-18 at 3 p.m. Katy Bowenand singers and 7 p.m. Tickets $33; $24/ students. Call 250-754-8550. Roberts made perform to the her annual music arranged trek to London by violinist and to fill the stage with sparkle and composer James Mark. bling. Shawna Parry, currently perThe show is scheduled for Dec. forming in West Side Story with 7-12, 15-18, with two shows in Vancouver Opera, is designing Courtenay Dec. 13-14, at 7 p.m. choreography. Tickets $33; $24/students; $28/ “The team and surrounding groups of 10 or more. Please community create such a supcall 250-754-8550 or visit www. portive environment to create porttheatre.com. and entertain in,” Parry said.

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Annual Tidings concert features young talent and dinner theatre, accompaAllison Crowe’s annual Christmas concert is her way of nies many of the performers at the concert. thanking the community for its Sharing the stage is Chrissupport of her musical developtopher Wood, a Grade 12 ment. Dover Bay Secondary School Tidings, set for Dec. 10 at St. student, who perAndrew’s United formed as Jerome Church, features in Chemainus Crowe alongside Theatre’s South some young talPacific, among ent from the other musicial theNanaimo area. atre roles. Singing teacher Kaleigh HarAndrea Bertram grove, a Grade 11 and band teacher Cedar community Rick Becker, from school student, Woodlands Secperformed in Cedar ondary School, Idol, Songbird and helped Crowe numerous concerts pursue a career and festivals. in music. Raymond SalTo help inspire gado, 13, won a another generaCROWE bursary from the tion of athletes, Upper Island Musimusicians and cal Festival to help develop his writers, the annual show supyoung tenor voice. ports The Mind’s Eye youth Dover Bay’s Kiana Smith, 15, newspaper, and the Woodlands’ represented the mid-Island in basketball and band programs. Chelsea Peckett, a veteran pia- musical theatre at the provincial performing arts festival. nist of music festivals, concerts

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She also performed in Dover’s production of Annie and Kirkwood Academy’s Peter Pan. Taylor Manns, a Grade 12 Wellington student, excels in classical voice, jazz and musical theatre, and is currently auditioning for the Americal Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. Emily Blake, a Grade 11 Woodlands student, plays piano, saxophone – alto and tenor – flute, trumpet and vocals in her school’s tour band and choir. She also plays Snow White in Nanaimo Theatre Group’s annual pantomime. Tidings, first staged in 2003, is Crowe’s melding of

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the sacred and secular. Some of the music is familiar repertoire, delivered in singular style. Some is not like anything customarily heard in a holiday-time concert. Crowe stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with

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City seeks public art proposals The City of Nanaimo seeks expressions of interest from artists for large and small-scale public art. An information meeting, set for Dec. 8, 5 p.m., at the downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery, will give artists the opportunity to review the request and ask questions to city staff. Each submission must include: a letter of intent, no more than two pages, explaining preliminary design ideas or completed works; A current resume, outlining credentials, relevant experience including achievements and commissions; Appropriateness of the proposed design for public space; Describe installation of the piece, particularly safety; Display a high quality of technical skills, imagination, innovation,

creativity and artistic merit; Three references, including address, phone number and e-mail; Cover letter or signed document stating the artist or team of artists accepts the terms and conditions; A CD or flash drive of images or concept drawings of the proposed artwork. Artists will be identified with a temporary plaque, plus an honorarium of up to $4,000 for largescale art and $1,000 for smallscale. Deadline to file expressions of interest is 2 p.m. on Jan. 13. Files can be submitted by mail or in person to the Purchasing Department, 2020 Labieux Rd., V9T 6J9; or by e-mail to purchasinginfo@nanaimo.ca Faxed or late expressions of interest will not be considered.

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Members of Winter Harp perform medieval and sacred music at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre every year, creating a tradition for families at Christmas.

Harps create annual tradition A Christmas tradition for Nanaimo families continues with two performances by Winter Harp. The world-class medieval music ensemble perfor ms a concert of heartwarming carols, songs and stories in celebration of the Christmas and winter season at the Port The-

atre Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The musicians, dressed in medieval at t i re, p e r fo r m a haunting collection of music from wellknown carols to Celtic, medieval, world and Spanish. Dozens of candles light the stage providing a backdrop for the golden Celtic

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and classical harps, drums, tambourines, temple bells, flutes and an assortment of rare 12th-century instruments. Rare instruments include the etherealsounding bass psaltery (the only one like it in the world), the symphonie (medieval ancestor of the hurdygurdy) and the nyckelharpa. In celebration of its 18th touring season, legendary harper/storyteller Patrick Ball will join the ensemble as this year’s special guest. Ball is considered one of the premier wirestrung Celtic harpers and spoken word artists in the world today. He recorded nine instrumental and three spoken word albums, winning national awards. “I first saw Pat-

rick perform at the Rogue Folk Club in the 1990s,” said Winter Harp director Lori Pappajohn. “He was absolutely mesmerizing. Since then I have always hoped to work with him.” Ball will join the ensemble as narrator and harper. Also joining the ensemble this year is Courtenay resident and baritone Roger Helfrick. “His singing is gorgeous,” said Pappajohn. “He tells the song’s story so simply and beautifully. Once you hear his voice, you will want to hear none other.” A pre-show chat is scheduled prior to the matinee at 2:45 p.m. in the Harmac Room. Tickets are $40; $34/ members; $15/students. Please call 250754-8550 or visit www. porttheatre.com.

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Jan Smart paints from a point of celebration in the community. Her paintings, along with those of Gerda Hofman, will be on display at the downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery, beginning Dec. 8.

Painters aim to capture joy Christmas is a joyous time for many people, which two artists aimed to capture in their downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery exhibition. Jan Smart and Gerda Hofman present Alegría – the Spanish word for joy – a collection of small works on display from Dec. 8 to Jan. 7. Smart, who exhibited her work across Canada and China, describes her work as a personal protest and public response to doom purveyors who aim to drag society into their “sloughs of despond.” She views her art as a point of celebration of community.

“I want my work to reflect that sense by exploring beauty in the mundane, part of our shared personal and public experience, as my primary inspiration,” Smart said. Hofman, who was also part of an exhibit in China, said she develops series of paintings with different subject matters. “After deciding on the subject matter, I try to present it in new way that relates to contemporary circumstances and material,” she said. “Light, expression of line and correctness of information are important components in my paintings and

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THE GOOD HOPE CANNERY book by W.B. MacDonald presented at Harbourfront library Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.

MUSIC A BRASSY CHRISTMAS by Vancouver Island Symphony with guests Beacon Hill Brass and Malspina Choir at the Port Theatre Saturday (Dec. 3) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $52; $49/ seniors; $20/students. Call 250-7548550. RACKET CLUB plays the Harewood Arms Saturday (Dec. 3).

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One of the boys Fiona Stuart joins De Boyz – Maxime Alarie, left, Kenny Brault and Jeffrey Randall – to play their blend of classic rock, hip-hop and jazz, with a touch of traditional Yiddish rhythm at the Front Street Grill Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.

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ohn Barsby Community School will be well-represented at the B.C. High School Football championships Saturday (Dec. 3). Riding convincing wins in last weekend’s semifinal action, both Barsby’s AA varsity and junior varsity Bulldogs are going back to the Subway Bowl at B.C. Place. The two teams reached the finals last year, with the seniors earning the school’s first championship since 2000. The junior Bulldogs lost in the final, but are looking for redemption, facing the Mission Roadrunners this year, the same team that denied them the championship last year. The juniors went 4-0 in regular season play, not allowing the opposition to score a single point in the process. The team reached the championship game with a 41-6 romp of Robert Bateman Secondary Friday in Burnaby. The seniors also face the Roadrunners for the title, coming off a 54-6 steamroll of the Vernon Panthers at the University of British Columbia’s Thunderbird Stadium Friday. Rob Stevenson handles the head coaching duties for both Barsby squads and said it’s fulfilling to get back to the championships one year later. “It’s a reflection of the hard work from the players, the coaches and the parents,” he said. Both teams will take to the field undefeated, but Stevenson is not concerned his players will be overconfident. “We have a veteran group and everybody knows we were humbled last year in the junior varsity final,” he said.

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“And at least half the junior squad knows the pain of that loss.” Ryan Dekker, a centre with the senior ’Dawgs, played in the junior final last year and knows neither team will have

it easy in the championship game. “We know they’re both good teams, they’re not going to roll over,” he said. “There’s a reason they got this far.” ◆ See ‘BARSBY’ /B8

After enjoying a five-day break this week, the Nanaimo Clippers are rested, focused and ready to take on three opponents in a 48-hour span this weekend in an effort to close in on top spot in the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal Conference. But the Clips will have to shake off any accumulated rust quickly – Island rival Cowichan Capitals, who sit on top of the division, will be first up in the weekend’s trifecta beginning Friday night at the Island Saving Centre in Duncan. “Cowichan is always a big game and we probably played our worst game of the year in their rink on [Nov. 23] so we definitely have got to have a bounce back game there,” said Mike Vandekamp, coach and GM of Nanaimo. “But (this week) we’ll have some time to practice and work on our game and get healthy and all those things. So it’s nice not to have a game in the middle of the week and we can settle in to a practice routine.” Cowichan beat Nanaimo 6-1 in their last meeting. The Caps currently sit second overall in the BCHL with a 15-6-1-3 record (as of Wednesday) with 97 goals for and 73 against. Nanaimo is third in the Coastal Conference with a 13-9-0-3 record and 91 goals for and 81 against. Game time at The Stick is 7:30 p.m. ◆ See ‘COACH’ /B2

Sunshine, nationals in forecast for Mariners women BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

When you’re as good as the Vancouver Island University women’s volleyball team, you can afford a little fun in the sun during a six-week mid-season break. That’s the approach Shayne Hyde, coach of the No. 2 nationally ranked Mariners, is taking to get his team ready for the second half of the season. And why not? The last time Hyde took his team to San Diego, where they’ll be visiting again from Dec. 27 to Jan. 5, VIU won the national title, in 2008. “We’re hoping history can repeat itself,” said Hyde. It won’t be all poolside refreshments, how-

ever. VIU will take B.C rival University of Fraser Valley and two teams from Quebec with them for training, scrimmages and a tournament to prepare for the second half of the season. Fraser Valley, with two games in hand, enters the break with a 12-2 record, good enough for fourth place in the national rankings, while VIU is 11-1. Hyde said it’s taking a little more time this season to generate some team cohesiveness, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “Where we are right now is where I assumed we’d be with the talent we have on this team,” said Hyde. “We’ve kind of been rotating people around a little and our typical team cohesion isn’t there like it normally is like when you fight to find that

starting six and you play that starting six and everybody has a role. We haven’t defined any roles yet because we have so many players who can step in and be starters.” Hyde added that the Mariners have the luxury of developing the team more slowly this year because VIU hosts the national championship in March, which gives the Mariners an automatic berth in the tournament. “It’s not like previous years where we have to develop a starting line and win all of our games,” he said. “We’re not just developing one lineup, but several lineups.” Despite its high ranking, the team still has some weaknesses, including passing and unforced errors, which it will work on while in San Diego.

The Mariners are also being pushed to improve by schools in their own division. Hyde said he’s somewhat surprised at the level of competition coming right out of the Pacific Western Athletic Association. “There are usually only one or two teams gunning for us, but this year there are three legit teams that are really pushing us,” he said. “Columbia Bible College, Capilano and Fraser Valley are all there, but Columbia Bible College is definitely not the team they were in the first half.” In the last two matches before the break, CBC, which is 4-7 overall, pushed VIU to five games both days, with VIU squeaking by 25-18, 23-25,25-20,19-25, 15-7 last Friday and 18-25, 25-19, 18-25, 25-15, 15-12 on Saturday. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Coach calls for more consistency ◆ From /1 Coach Vandekamp said his team needs to play more consistent hockey if it wants to keep pace in the standings, a challenge he said his players are taking on. “At the beginning of the year we were totally disjointed, really, very inconsistent,” said Vandekamp. “Now we have a game, we have an indentifiable game that works for us and we’ve played it more often that not in the last 10 or 15 games.

Hopefully in the next 10 or 15 games, about the 40-game mark, we get settled in and play our game every night. We have to keep ourselves in the mix in the standings and that’s what makes this year so much more challenging, less teams make the playoffs than ever before.” After facing Cowichan, Nanaimo will enjoy two opportunities Saturday and Sunday at Frank Crane Arena to collect more points. The Salmon Ar m Silver-

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◆ Dec. 2 - B.C. Hockey League. Nanaimo Clippers vs. Cowichan Valley Capitals. Island Savings Centre, Duncan, 7:30 p.m.

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◆ Dec. 3 - B.C. Hockey League. Nanaimo Clippers vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m.

Nanaimo schools are on the road this weekend for senior girls’ provincial volleyball championships. Dover Bay is in North Vancouver for AAAA play, Nanaimo District Secondary is up the road in Parksville for the AAA tournament, and the Cedar Spartans A girls travel to Prince George for competition. For results, please see an upcoming issue of the News Bulletin.

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NDSS jr. girls finish seventh Nanaimo District Secondary School Islanders junior girls volleyball squad capped off the season with an Island championship and seventh place finish at provincials. A straight-set victory (25-20, 25-17) over Victoria’s Lambrick Park Lions in the Island final earned NDSS a berth in the 16-team provincial tournament Nov. 25-26 in Richmond. Brooke Shouldice was named a provincial all-star, and Danya Nieman and Shelby Johnson were players of the game during the tournament.

The Mariners women’s basketball team sunk another win on Saturday to continue their winning streak. T h e Va n c o u v e r Island University team faced the Camosun Chargers in Victoria, winning 55-45, improving to a 5-0 record this season. B i l l M c W h i n n i e, coach of the Mariner women, said the team played a good defensive game, but struggled to score. “We’re going to have to clean up our offence, improve our passing, screening and cutting,” he said. He added that it’s early in the season and

the team is still trying to find cohesion on the court. “It’s a long process and building team chemistry doesn’t happen over night,” he said. Top scorers were Shayna Worthington with 15 points and nine rebounds and Jocelyn Jones with 13 points. The men’s team also claimed victory on Saturday against the Chargers, winning 96-80 for a 4-1 season record. Tony Bryce, VIU men’s coach, said the team moved the ball better and trusted the offence. “We were much better offensively than we have been this year

and we started to get a little bit of chemistry together,” said Bryce. He said there are several new faces on the team and many of them are “big-minute kind of guys” and it takes a while for members to figure out how to work together. Jacob Thom was a standout playerwith 25 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals, said Bryce. Other exceptional players included Richard Townsendg ant with 18 points and nine rebounds, Patrick McCarthy with 13 points and four rebounds and Jason McKee with 11 points and two rebounds. “The big bodies up front did a good job of

controlling the paint,” said Bryce. The men’s and women’s team have spent a lot of time on the court this week preparing for games against the University of B.C. Timberwolves Friday (Dec. 2) in Prince George. The T-wolves are nipping at the heels of both teams in the standings, with the women currently ranked second with a 4-0 record and the men’s team is ranked third with a 3-1 record. Bryce said the T-wolves are a “very difficult” team to beat on their home court and the VIU men are going to have to be disciplined to win. “They play with exceptional energy. They like to get up and down the floor,” said Bryce about the wolves. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Barsby bidding for pair of titles ◆ From /1 Still, Dekker doesn’t think the Bulldogs will worry too much about the Roadrunners, but will concentrate on playing their game. Isaac Mitchell, quarterback for the seniors, said getting back to the final means a lot, but the season, no matter how successful, won’t be complete without that last win. “We’re dialed into this. This is what we worked for all season,” he said. “We have faith in our ability. We’re not overconfident, but we’re not shooting for second.” Kick off for the junior varsity championship is 10 a.m. Saturday and the seniors take to the field at 3 p.m. Buses will be transporting Barsby students and fans to the game on the Lower Mainland. Tickets are $20 and available at the school’s main office. For more information, please call 250-7538211. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Walkers celebrate 18 years Feron Walker, director of Communication for the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation, left, accepts a painting from Helen Webster of the Nanaimo Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. The painting will hang in the new emergency department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

The Hearts in Motion Mall Walkers have been on the move for 18 years and are in the mood to celebrate. The group began in the fall of 1993 as a pilot project with groups in Nanaimo, White Rock and Prince George. Nanaimo walking groups began in were then known as Rutherford Mall and Harewood Mall and early the next year in Harbour Park Mall. As of last 2010, the 63 members

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Downtown pub celebrates cottage brewery successes Community Food Bank, with partial proceeds donated to the charity. There will also be non-perishable food boxes on site to help stock the cupboards and pantries of the many people in the community going without this holiday season. The Cambie Pub is at 63 Victoria Cres. For more information, please call 250-754-5323 or go to www.thecambie. com/pub/nanaimo.

Connoisseurs of the cottage brew industry have a chance to learn more about the latest trend and help the food bank, thanks to the Cambie Pub. The downtown Nanaimo establishment is hosting its inaugural Cambie Craft Brew-Ha-Ha Saturday (Dec. 3) from noon to 6 p.m. The celebration of local breweries is in partnership with Loaves and Fishes

All wrapped up Wellington Secondary School band students Angus MacDougall, second from left, Melissa Craven and Barron Kielly pay a visit to Santa Claus and his helpers at Nanaimo North Town Centre. The school’s band members and their parents are wrapping gifts by donation at the mall from Tuesday (Dec. 6) until Dec. 24. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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The waters off the Harbour City will be reflecting more than just stars Saturday (Dec. 3) as the Nanaimo Yacht Club hosts its annual Christmas Light Cruise. Close to 30 yacht club vessels of all shapes and sizes will be decorated for the holiday season and head down Newcastle Channel at 7 p.m., around Departure Bay and back. Joining the floating parade this year is a coast guard auxiliary vessel, a dragonboat, a Newcastle Island ferry pickle boat and others. Other boaters wanting to take part can get more information by e-mail at terrilynne@ the49th.com or 250-754-7011.

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PLAY OCEANSIDE Clothing Company At the Thrifty Foods Centre, Parksville

Within a few short blocks you’ll ﬁnd convenient clusters of one-of-a-kind businesses guaranteed to put a smile on your face this holiday season - and a smile on the face of everyone on your shopping list. Fashions, home decor, food, giftware, electronics, music, books, art, and more - we have it all. Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant Thrifty Foods Centre in Parksville‚ 250-954-3886 • leftyspv@leftys.tf • www.leftys.tv

15th Anniversary (Dec 13/1996) all through December. Spend $15 or more in December and receive a card for a 15% discount in January. 8am-8pm Sun-Thurs‚ 8am-9pm Fri & Sat.

Major and Maxwell Art Gallery

RoxyWallHanger Gallery and Gift Store #3, 155 Morison Avenue • 250-586-5565 www.RoxyWallHanger.com Featuring Original Photography, Local Artisans, Jewellery & Island inspired gift items. Dec 6‚ Surprise specials! Gift with Purchase! Enter Christmas Draws! Dec 1-24, purchase a 8, 10, or 12mm Men’s Sterling Silver Chain & receive FREE Historic Sailing Ship Model! Offer Expires Dec 24, 2011.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, OPEN UNTIL 7PM ON TUESDAYS!

Vintage Bath Soap & Candle 101-177 Weld St. Parksville • 250-586-2828

“Create a warm and festive mood” Holiday Gift Sets by Rocky Mountain Soap Eco-Friendly Soy Candles Fabulous Cosmetic Bags Stocking Stuffers? Oh yeah... For more info and specials facebook/vintagebath

Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

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Men’s Wear. Women’s Wear. Clothes to Live in‚ Clothes to work in. With This Ad: Free Men’s Short Sleeve Tee Shirt with purchase over $50.00 Dec 3 Moonlight Magic Open till 9pm Starting Dec 12: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-8pm Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun: 11:00am-4pm

Oceanside Stylist and Barber Shoppe 147 Morison Avenue • 250-248-5753 Welcomes you to come in for a chance to win our big Christmas basket! Drop by on Dec. 3rd for 50% off select retail.

Open 9-5 Mon-Sat Shades of Green 117 Craig St., Parksville • 250-248-2501 www.shadesofgreenmindbodyhome.com

170 Morison Ave 250-586-6877 jemax@shaw.ca www.majorandmaxwellart.com We will have 2 separate prizes‚ both original oil paintings

Earth Friendly Products & Clothing. Natural Fibre, Canadian Made, Fair Trade Clothing & Accessories for the WHOLE family. Home & body products, plastic free alternatives & MORE! Holiday Special receive a $10 gift card with purchase over $50 plus enter to win a $100 Gift Certiﬁcate

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Original: drums, jewelry, paintings, beadwork & carvings. Women’s & Men’s Accessories: Shawls; Bags, Mukluks; Moccasins; Watches etc. Drum Bags; Wedding Vases Children’s: Books & Games Draw: You make a deer hide hand drum, draw includes all materials and instruction, painting or alternate prize available. Other prizes too.

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Ladies Fashion and Lingerie Thrifty Foods Centre, 174 Corﬁeld St. 250-248-3781 • www.closetoyou.ca Close To You offers an amazing array of ladies fashion, lingerie, footwear and accessories.

20% off all nightwear when you purchase 2 or more pieces‚ and we’ll gift wrap it too! Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun Noon-4pm Dec 19-23 Open late til 8pm

blossoms’n such 2-102 E. Island Hwy. 250.248.1155 blossomsnsuch@shaw.ca www.blossomnsuch.net

Parksville’s full service flower shop for over 10 years is a treasure trove of holiday whimsy. Fresh floral’s, Roger’s Chocolates & artisan works. Dec. 2-23, weekly draws for a fresh floral creation.

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“Shop to win great weekly prizes beginning Nov 21st - large selection of Christmas lights, decor, gifts and more!”

A full service denture clinic offering standard & premium dentures, partials and implant retained dentures; relines, rebases and repairs. Insurance plans welcome. New to Accura Denture Clinic: VelScope Mucosal Examination System. Free with an exam-help identify irritated tissue that can be caused by infections and Cancer.

1-125 McCarter St. 250-248-2041 1-800-806-2041 • helen.dyck@marlintravel.ca www.marlintravel.ca/1532 During the month of December we are giving a 50 Airmiles bonus for vacation packages or cruise bookings (minimum $1000 per person before taxes) and an Airmiles Contest of 500 airmiles for one lucky client who books anything or registers for our email marketing list.

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Monday-Saturday: 8:30am-5:30pm Sunday:10am-4pm Aiken & Associates CGA Located at 125 McCarter with the entrance of Middleton. Ph: 250-586-5886 F: 250-586-0440 AikenAssociatesCGA@shaw.ca We are a small accounting ﬁrm where people are important. We offer small business support, book keeping and accounting services as well as T1, T2 and T3 preparation and tax planning. Tax season isn’t far away. Now is the best time to start your tax planning with a free one hour consultation.

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Our customers love casual but classy styles of Spanner, Softworks, French Dressing and Parkhurst‚ and our fabulous jewellery and accessories.

Every weekend is the Christmas Red Dot Sale.

Draw-$100 Gift Certiﬁcate-Dec 21/11

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December Weekend Special Selected pocketbooks‚ ﬁll a bag for $15 The elves have been busy getting ready for your browsing adventure! MON-SAT 9am-5pm

Oceansidechristmas.ca Check this website for a complete listing of seasonal events in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area.

201-177 Weld Street, PO Box 275, Parksville BC, V9P 2G4 Phone: 250-248-8079 Email: info@parksvillebia.com

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Community ‘angels’ needed over holidays The following are opportunities at Volunteer Nanaimo. For more inforN mation, please call 250-7587121 or go online to www. volunteernanaimo.ca. Volunteer Nanaimo is located at Unit 3-2350 Labieux Rd. ◆ Volunteer Nanaimo – Would you like to be a Christmas angel and bring joy to a family in need this holiday season? If you would like to ‘adopt’ a family (small or large),

please contact Volunteer Nanaimo at 250-758-7121 or e-mail vn.admin@shaw.ca. You will be matched with a non-profit agency that can connect you with a needy family. Global Village – Store volunteers are need at 4 Commercial St. until the end of December. Orientation and training will be provided. Please contact Kris Stratton at 250-591-1135 or e-mail

VOLUNTEERS gvnanaimo@gmail.com. Community Winter Project – Volunteers of any age are needed until February to help distribute blankets and clothing to those in need. Must be able to volunteer flexible hours at various locations. Please apply by e-mailing tori.mcindoe@ hotmail.com.

Nanaimo Centre Stage – Nanaimo Centre Stage is looking for volunteers for front of house/concession shifts for the 2011-12 fall and spring seasons. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please send an e-mail to manager@ centrefortheartsnanaimo. org with the subject line ‘volunteer’. Salvation Army – Friendly, outgoing volunteer drivers are

needed for approximately one hour to deliver Christmas dinner (in their own vehicle) on Christmas Eve to seniors who live alone. A criminal record check is required, but the Salvation Army provides a letter to applicants reducing the cost to $10. Please call Kim Maandag at 250-7542621, ext. 224. Heart and Stroke Foundation – Three

positions are required in preparation for February’s Heart Month campaign. Positions include volunteer leaders, volunteer recruiters and Heart Month canvassers. Please go to www. heartandstroke.ca/help for full details. For all positions, please visit Sarah Ward, community development coordinator, at 401-495 Dunsmuir St. or call Marica Benvin at 250754-5274.

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Cinder needs a home Cinder is a five-year-old rottweiler, German shepherd mix. She loves kids, is sweet and needs a kind family to bring her home. She’s good with other dogs and is playful. Meet Cinder and other homeless animals at the Nanaimo and District SPCA shelter, 2200 Labieux Rd. Please call 250-758-8444 or visit www. spca.bc.ca/nanaimo.

Credit Union contest gives away gold bullion Island Savings Credit Union is saying thank you to its members this year by giving away pure gold. The Let it Gold holiday contest, which runs Dec. 23, gives Islanders an opportunity to win gold bullion. It is a departure from the credit union’s previous year end activities, and responds to relevant trends in today’s economy. Members are invited to enter the contest via holiday e-card, when they sign in to their online banking accounts, or when they complete a ballot at

their branch. Islanders who join the credit union during the contest period will automatically have a chance to win when they sign up for an account. Island Savings isn’t forgetting about its commitment to helping families, however. Each branch location has set up a hamper to collect non-perishable items for food banks and is donating $25 for every 45 kilograms of food received. To learn more about the campaign and Island Savings’ holiday food drive, please visit www.iscu.com.

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Human rights supporters across Canada are ready to mark the United Nations’s Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, by taking part in worldwide Write for Rights events. Occupy Nanaimo is inviting the community to join Amnesty International’s Write

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fo r R i g h t s eve n t upstairs at the Vancouver Island Regional Library, harbourfront branch, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Write for Rights Day uses the power of letter writing to help bring about the release of people who have been wrongfully detained, and to influence world leaders to protect people whose human rights have been denied. Last year more than 500,000 letters were written, resulting in a number of success stories. Par ticipants are provided with information on cases, tips on letter writing, addresses to write to, and are then asked to write from the heart. They are asked to bring stationary, stamps and pens. For more information, or to donate writing material for those who can’t afford them, please call Jenn at 250-802-6741, or e-mail eventsoccupynanaimo@gmail. com.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Tristan Thomas, a Grade 1 student at Hammond Bay Elementary School, centre, is presented with a bicycle by Kai Belbin, left, and her brother, Drew. The siblings, part of the National Energy Diet Challenge, organized a contest at the school to promote walking, riding or carpooling to class for October.

Contest mobilizes students BY WAYNE EMDE

When the Belbin family of Nanaimo was picked as one of six families to compete in the national Energy Diet Challenge, one of their goals was to spread the message of energy conservation as

widely as possible. Drew and Kai Belbin, students at Hammond Bay Elementary School, decided to sponsor a raffle for a bicycle to encourage their friends to get more exercise and leave the cars out of the school parking lot.

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“Every time a student walked to school, rode their bike or took the bus, they got an entry form,” said Drew, a Grade 5 student at the school. Wearing their Energy C h a l l e n g e j a cke t s, Drew and Kai, a Grade 2 student, arrived early every morning to greet students and hand out the entry forms. In addition, every Monday morning, the two read their Energy Tip of the Week as part of the school’s announcements. The student’s parents, Grant and Alison Belbin, are proud of the kids for not only coming up with the idea for the contest, but taking charge of the draw barrel, writing the weekly announcements and arranging for a donated bicycle from Oak Bay Bicycles, which also donated a helmet. Tristan Thomas, a Grade 1 student, had her name drawn from 285 prize entries. T h e t h re e - m o n t h national competition, now in its final week, pitted the Belbins against five other families from across Canada, measuring energy use, ability to spread the word on energy conservation, public voting and the quality of related blogs on the website. Nanaimo residents can still support the family by going to http://energydiet.canadiang eo g raphic.ca/ home/household/261. Pubic voting closes Sunday (Dec. 4).

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Friday ◆ GERMAN CULTURAL Centre hosts its 10th annual Christmas fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Crafts and baked goods and German food. 250-729-0807.

Saturday ◆ ISLAND BEL Canto Singers presents A Merry Little Christmas at 2:30 p.m. at Departure Bay Baptist Church, 3510 Departure Bay Rd. ◆ GREEN THUMB Garden Centre hosts its free Christmas farmers’ market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6261 Hammond Bay Rd. Photos with Santa by donation. Visit www. greenthumbnanaimo. com for details. ◆ SATURDAY NIGHT Dance Society hosts a dance from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Departure Bay Activity Centre, 1415 Wingrove St. featuring DJ Frank Hanna. Tickets $15 at Country Club PetroCanada. 250-5854154 for details. ◆ NANOOSE LIBRARY hosts a Christmas bazaar and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, gifts, silent auction and more. Free admission. 250-4685320 for details.

◆ BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a 12km Nanaimo walk. Registration at 9:45 a.m. in the front lobby of the Howard Johnson hotel and the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information call 250756-9796.

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◆ UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS Bazaar takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Ukranian Parish Hall, 4017 Victoria Ave. Bazaar features perogies and other Ukrainian food, homemade crafts, decorated eggs and a raffle.

Wednesday

◆ AMALGAMEIGHTERS SQUARE Dance Club meets 7:30 p.m. at Costin Hall, Lantzville for a Hawaiian theme. All square dancers welcome. Call 250-3901899 for details.

Sunday ◆ ISLAND BEL Canto Singers presents A Merry Little Christmas at 7:30 p.m. at Nanaimo Ecumenical Center, 6234 Spartan Rd.

Monday ◆ HUB CITY Stamp Club hosts its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Christmas party and

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◆ COMMUNITY CAROL Festival catches the Christmas spirit as eight of Nanaimo’s finest community choirs entertain with festive carols. 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St. Admission by donation. ◆ MID ISLAND Advanced Toastmasters invites past and present toastmasters to develope their public speaking skills at 7 p.m. at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Call 250 6191405 for more information.

Ongoing ◆ WOODGROVE TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 a.m. Improve communication and leadership skills at 5070 Uplands Dr. at Turner Road. Call 250-741-4264. for information.

◆ NANAIMO BUDDHIST Group meets Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. 587 Seventh St., Nanaimo. 250-7562127 or e-mail susanjwilson@shaw.ca. ◆ SONS OF Norway Lodge meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Bowen Park Activity Room 1. For information please call 250-756-2406 or 250-756-9830. ◆ MOODY BLUES Group for men with depression runs from 6-8 p.m. at Mens; Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. For further information please call 250-7161551.

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THREE ELEGANT BOUQUETS to Sharon, Sylvia and Connie of Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place at Vancouver Island University for presenting your heartfelt narratives at the Aboriginal professional development workshop. You shared moving personal stories about overcoming challenges. I appreciated that you affiliated good outcomes with education. You informed us of the plight of fellow citizens through a powerful film. Your messages of hope and resilience will be remembered. A HUGE BUNCH OF BOUQUETS to Mert and colleagues at Rogers in Nanaimo North Town Centre. Your knowledge, friendliness and willingness to go the extra mile is much appreciated by this Rogers customer. I highly recommend directing your cellphone requirements to Mert. BOUQUETS OF BLESSINGS to Dixie’s Thrift Store on Albert Street. Thank you for placing a memory tree in your store to allow everyone to remember the loved ones they have lost. What a lovely thought. MANY PEACEFUL WALKS to the hiker and his friendly dogs in the Extension area who stopped to give two mountain bikers who were new to the area directions. A WELCOME BOUQUET OF DOLLARS FROM DISCARDS. Many thanks to the 20-plus volunteers who sorted, set up and sold at the recent Friends of the Library, Harbourfront Branch Used Book Sale. All proceeds – $741.33 – will benefit Nanaimo’s downtown library.

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A MEDAL OF VALOUR to Quality Foods, Northridge location, for the groceries and to the Ladies Auxiliary to 257 Legion (Lantzville) and helpers who served 185 meals to veterans and guests during a power outage. A BED OF ROSES to Vinny P. You are truly an amazing person. I am grateful every day to have you in my life. A FRESH BAKED BOUQUET to Sears appliance department and especially Carole, who stepped up to the plate with our defective stove issue. Good on Sears, shame on the manufacturer. A BIG THANK YOU to Ganesh Nand, MRI technologist at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. He made my second attempt at an MRI a success by walking me through the procedure with kindness, patience, honesty, straightforwardness and a sense of humour. THANK YOU to B.C. Ferries. You are the best. From a wheelchair patron. Have a nice day. You too, Paul. A BELATED, HEARTFELT THANKS from a senior citizen to the person who returned cash from the CNIB machine in Port Place Shopping Centre to the bank. I am very grateful for your honesty. A BUNCH OF POPPIES to the youth groups who took part in Lantzville’s cenotaph ceremony. Also THANKS to the Ladies Auxiliary to Legion 257 who served them hotdogs after the parade.

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

bouquets A BOUQUET OF ROSES to the only person who stopped when my car spun out on the Parkway/ Cedar Road flyover. I was starting to think I was invisible. A BOUQUET OF THANKS to officer Mindel and Mid-Island Towing for all their help. Last but not least a GINORMOUS OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIE BOUQUET AND HUGS to my friend Diana, who is always there when I need a helping hand.

A BEEF to short-sightedness. Recently, the dumpster at my apartment building was switched to a bigger one. I’m not very tall. The other dumpster came to just below my shoulders. The new one is even with my head. I can’t lift the lid high enough to put a garbage bag in it. I finally got this point through to the management. Their reply was that it’s my problem. I can either use a stool or get a friend or neighbour to help me put out the trash. And here I thought those dumpsters were supposed to be accessible to all.

A BEEFY SNOWBALL TO THE HEAD for all the people who didn’t change lanes or slow down when they saw the flashing lights of the police car and tow truck after my car spun out on the Parkway/Cedar Road flyover.

A BIG, STINKY BEEF to the man at the theatre. Telling my daughter she stinks was heartless. It’s not her fault she passes gas. It’s a medical condition.

A SINCERE COMPLAINT to all those delivering messages on our telephone answering service. Your high-pitched, rapid-fire voice is not understandable. Please slow down and speak clearly.

A BEEF to the fellow in the big black truck who ran into me. You couldn’t get away fast enough. Learn to drive and hopefully you will stop next time.

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A BEEF to local gas stations. I travel up and down the Island regularly and I am getting more upset every day with gas prices. Nanaimo’s prices are always at least four cents/litre more than most places on the Island. I like to support local, but I will continue to buy gas in Victoria or elsewhere until Nanaimo gas stations adjust their prices. I hope others do the same.

A BIG BEEF to the driver of a blue car that passed me in the school zone on Uplands Drive. Your ignorance was apparent. Check your driver’s manual for speed limit times. A BEEF to a Nanaimo store that requires employees to approach customers when they enter. If I have a question, I’ll ask.

A RETURN BEEF to the person who beefed about people who thank others for doing their jobs well. You probably never did anything that was worthy of a thank you. A LOTS-OF-DOG-POO-ON-YOURSHOE BEEF to the person who thinks it’s OK to leave your dog in the car while you run errands. Especially on a hot day. Windows open or not, the dogs do not get proper ventilation, they are sitting in a hot box. A BEEF to those who think they can let their dogs run free in a leashon park. AN EXTRA BIG BEEF to the dog owner in a leash-on park who let his off-leash dogs attack a small dog who panicked, slipped her leash and disappeared, never to be seen again. Instead of apologizing and offering to help, you blamed the owner for not having the collar tight enough. Shame on you. A BIG ROTTEN DOG BONE to the man who had four dogs running off-leash in Bowen Park recently. The dogs attacked my Shih Tzu cross, bit her and drove her to the ground. She slipped her collar and took off through the park. I still can’t find her. What a thoughtless individual he is and he didn’t have the courtesy to even say he was sorry. A BEEF to the people loitering at Diana Krall Plaza. Diana Krall would be utterly ashamed at lending her name to an area being used this way. We don’t need to build any low barrier housing – the plaza seems to meet the requirements. A BEEF about parking at a Nanaimo mall. Disabled parking: no brainer. Expectant moms/families: great, I wish they had that when my kids were babies. But parking reserved for hybrid vehicles? I thought it was a joke when I saw hybrid parking only. Talk about elitism. What next? Parking based on the colour of your car? FLAT TIRES to the city for not forcing a developer to clean up the road. If you are rich enough to own and develop land, you are rich enough to maintain the roadway.

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Born August 17, 1928 in Lloydminster, AB, Gordon passed away peacefully at home in Nanaimo on November 24, 2011, with daughters Laurie and Jamie by his side. Gordon is predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Christina, parents Cecil and Kathleen, and sister Freda. Gordon is survived by his three daughters; Linda, Laurie, Jamie, and two granddaughters, Samantha and Lindsay, who were the light of his life. Gordon is also survived by brother Jim, sister Joan, and several nieces and nephews. Family was always most important to Gordon, and he always made sure all his girls were taken care of. Gordon was very proud of them all, but he was especially proud of his two granddaughters and their recent educational accomplishments. By family request, there will be no service at this time. A family celebration of Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank Dr. Cancade for his years of encouragement and patience, all the home support girls who passed through his life, brightening his days, and his neighbours at Mallard Place who offered unconditional caring and assistance. With deep sadness we say goodbye to you, dad. We miss you so much, will love you forever, and take comfort that you are ďŹ nally reunited with the love of your life. Your loving daughters, XXX Sands ~ Nanaimo

I Loving Memory off In Bar a A Barbara Ann White (nee Bat Batchelor) tchelor) lor) or 1921 ~ 2011 Barbara was born in Wallaceburg, Ontario on June 30, 1921, daughter of William and Annie Batchelor. As a young woman, she pursued her education in art in Windsor and Toronto, Ontario. She worked as a draftsman on the Mosquito Project for de Havilland Aircraft Company at Malton Airport in Toronto. In 1942, Barbara came west. She worked as a draftsman for Boeing Aircraft at Sea Island, where she met her future husband, Ronald J. White. After the waqr ended in 1945, Ronald, Barbara, and an aunt motored east across the continent. They were married in Toronto on May 25, 1946 and resided in Shawinigan Falls, Quebec. They returned to Vancouver in 1947. Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work with the Federal Government took them to Nelson, BC in 1949, where their three sons: Stephen, Eric, and Colin were born. In 1954 the family moved to Whitehorse, YT and returned to Vancouver to live in South Burnaby in 1957. In their retirement, Barbara and Ron moved to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Village on the Greenâ&#x20AC;? in Nanaimo in 1991. Barbara passed away on November 22, 2011 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital following a massive stroke. She is survived by her husband, Ron, their three sons and two grandchildren. Barbara was an accomplished artist who worked in water colours, oils, wood carving, pottery, and copper enameling. All trough her long life, she shared her love for art by teaching and encouraging others. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 100 Chapel Street, Nanaimo, BC on December 6, 2011 at 2:00pm. Following the service, Barbaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes will be interred in the Memorial Garden at the church. In lieu l of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, a donation inn Barbaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to L Loaves and Fishes would bee welcomed. Firrst Memorial Funeral Servicces

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SEARLE, Bernard July 2, 1926 ~ November 14, 2011

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ILENE JOYCE KILBACK Born September 29, 1936. Passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011, at the age of 75 after a brave struggle with breast and bone cancer. Joyce leaves to mourn her loving family; husband of 44 years, Morgen, daughters Jennifer (Kevin) and Hileray (Tod), grandchildren, Mikaala, Aidan, Jordan, Meghan, Paisley and Mekhi, brother Cliff, sister Joan (Ivan), Uncle Eddie and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her cherished sisters of her sorority group, Beta Sigma Phi, of which she was a long-standing member. Irene spent her early pre-married life as an elementary school teacher. She loved gardening, ďŹ shing, sewing, cooking trivia, birds, kitty cats and being a wife, mother and grandmother. A special thank you to the wonderful nurses at NRGH Palliative Care Ward. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorial donations may be made, on Joyceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf, to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Ward, or the Nanaimo branch of SPCA. First Memorial Funeral Services (250) 754-8333

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N. NANAIMO- 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. NS/NP. Refs req. $900. utils/cable/hydro included. 250-390-4692. N. NANAIMO, brand new, legal 2 bdrm, grd level, priv ent & laundry, small pet ok, Dec. 15, $950 mo, 250-741-4103. NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861. UPLANDS AREA. Bright 2 bdrm. Priv entr., fenced back yard, 4 appls, util. incl. NS/NP. $895. Jan 1. 250-729-9155. S. NANAIMO, 1 bdrm fully furn’d, grd level entry, new home w/ sep ent, priv backyard, quiet neighbourhood (4 kms from VIU & downtown), incls hydro & wiﬁ, insuite lndry, N/S, dog neg, refs req’d, avail immed, $900, 250-591-7715. UNIVERSITY AREA- Large 2 bdrm. Yard, clean, quiet, bright, no laundry. NS/NP. Avail Dec 1. $800/mo. Call 250-755-9196. VIU/UNIV AREA: Brand new 2 bdrm bsmt suite, sep ent & prkg, very spacious, small patio, NS/NP. $900/mo, utils & cable incl’d. Avail immed. Call (250)619-7097.

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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2012 Accent L 5Dr Auto/2012 Elantra L 6-Speed/2012 Elantra Touring L 5-Speed/2012 Sonata GL 6-Speed/2012 Santa Fe 2.4L GL Auto/2012 Veracruz GL FWD with an annual finance rate of 2.9%/2.9%/0.9%/0%/0%/0% for 84/72/72/72/72/84 months. Bi-weekly payment is $100/$122/$114/$156/$175/$194. No down payment is required. Cost of Borrowing is $1,719/$1,562/$474/$0/$0/$0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2012 Elantra Touring L 5-speed for $17,294 at 0.9% per annum equals $114 bi-weekly for 72 months for a total obligation of $17,768. Cash price is $17,294. Cost of Borrowing is $474. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ΩFuel economy comparison based on combined fuel consumption rating for the 2012 Accent 5Dr Auto (4.8L/100km), based on manufacturer’s testing and 2011 AIAMC combined fuel consumption ratings for the sub-compact vehicle class. ‡AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Best Compact Car awarded to the 2011 Elantra Sedan. ʈFuel consumption for 2012 Accent L 5Dr 6 AT (HWY 4.8L/100km; City 7.0L/100km)/2012 Elantra L 6-Speed (HWY 4.9L/100KM; City 6.8L/100KM)/2012 Elantra Touring L 5SPD (HWY 6.4L/100km; City 8.9L/100km)/2012 Sonata GL 6-Speed (HWY 5.7L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2012 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD (City 10.4L/100KM, HWY 7.2L/100KM)/2012 Veracruz GL FWD (HWY 8.5L/100KM; City 12.7L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer’s testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ∞Purchase or lease a new 2012 Santa Fe GL 2.4 Auto and you will be entitled to $1,000 factory to dealer credit. Factory to dealer credit applies before taxes. †ʕ∞Offers available for a limited time on models, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. πBased on the October 2011 AIAMC report. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ∆See your dealer for eligible vehicles and full details of the Graduate Rebate Program. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

Jim Pattison Hyundai Nanaimo 4123 Wellington Rd. PAPER TO INSERT DEALER TAG HERE Nanaimo, 250-758-6585

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194

HIGHWAY 7.2L/100 KM 39 MPGʈ

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BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT INCLUDES $1,000 BONUS CASH∞

175

“IT’S A SEVEN-SEATER, MID-SIZE SUV WITH SERIOUS CARGO AND PEOPLE-CARRYING CAPACITY.” – THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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2011 BEST-SELLING IMPORT COMPACT SUV IN CANADA∏

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156

HIGHWAY 6.4L/100 KM 43 MPGʈ

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HIGHWAY 5.7L/100 KM 50 MPGʈ

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SONATA GL 6-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

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ELANTRA TOURING L 5-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

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AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATING U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

5-STAR SAFETY RATINGʆ

2012 SONATA

AU TRANTOMATIC SMIS SION FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS

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SPIRIT AND PRACTICALITY, IN PERFECT BALANCE.

2012 ELANTRA TOURING

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HIGHWAY 4.8L/100 KM 59 MPGΩ

100 2.9

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HIGHWAY 4.9L/100 KM 58 MPGʈ

122 2.9%

ELANTRA L 6-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

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$0 DOWN PAYMENT. ACCENT 5DR AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

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2011 AUTOPACIFIC BEST COMPACT CAR‡

2012 ELANTRA SEDAN BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMYΩ

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