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Christmas meals on the menu

Dog rescued after 40 days alone on cliff BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Several community organizations working hard to keep hunger at bay BY CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Christmas can be a tough time of year for people with little or nothing to eat. But a number of organizations are attempting to bring a little cheer into the lives of those less fortunate. The Salvation Army is delivering dinners to senior shut-ins on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), providing a meal and some companionship for those who can’t get out. “The key to the program is not just the meal – which is fantastic – but the visit and the chance to connect with the seniors,” said Kim Maandag, of the Salvation Army. “I received a letter from a woman who had been alone at Christmas for 27 years until the Salvation Army showed up on her doorstep.” The meal includes a turkey dinner and trimmings, soup, salad, dessert and a gift. For more information on the delivery program, please call 250-740-1004. Nanaimo 7-10 Club Society hosts its third annual Christmas Day breakfast Sunday (Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to noon at 285 Prideaux St. No reservations are required. “We hosted dinners for more than 20 years, but the board decided to switch to breakfasts,” said Gordon Fuller, society chairman. “It’s been well received with more than 150 people showing up last year. We expect the same this year.” Fuller said Christmas can be a depressing time for some people and not having enough to eat just adds to the problems. ◆ See ‘OPTIONS’ /4

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Clement Levasseur, 7-10 Club volunteer, left, and Gordon Fuller, society chairman, have a merry Christmas planned as part of the morning menu when the club serves up breakfast Christmas morning.

Lost animals turn up often, but for Maggie, a five-year-old shih tzu cross, her story verges on a Christmas miracle. Rescued two years ago from a puppy mill by the Nanaimo and District SPCA, Maggie was out for a walk with her owner, Lorraine Burley, in Bowen Park Nov. 11 when she was attacked by four small dogs. Already timid from her time in the puppy mill, Maggie slipped her collar and leash and fled deeper into the park. Burley filed a lost dog report with Coastal Animal Services and the SPCA, put up 130 signs and searched the park daily. “I even went out after dark with a flashlight walking the trails thinking she might come out at night,” she said. But Maggie was never seen again. Until Monday. Cheryl Zanchetta, an animal control officer with the Coastal Animal Services, received a phone call of a dog stuck on a ledge on a hillside in Bowen Park near the duck ponds. A man and his daughter crossing a bridge over the Millstone River spotted something they thought might be a cat or dog and worked their way to it. When they discovered it was a dog, they put a blanket on it, left it alone and then called the shelter, said Zanchetta, who rescued the dog. ◆ See ‘CHRISTMAS’ /4

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A hard landing by B.C. Ferries Coastal Inspiration at Duke Point left the terminal berth with heavy damage and the vessel with damaged bow doors. The crash happened at about 2:50 p.m. Tuesday. Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman, said five passengers and one crew member received minor injuries from the impact, and that the Duke Point terminal is closed until repairs can be made to the berth. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. Coastal Inspiration was forced to limp to the Departure Bay terminal to unload its walk-on and vehicle passengers. A tugboat was standing by but was not needed. Ken and Dianne Riley, travelling from Kelowna, were on the ferry to visit relatives in Ladysmith for Christmas. Ken said passengers were given a warning over the vessel’s loudspeaker to brace for the expected impact. “The horn was blowing and we were told to hang on, then boom,” said Ken. “We hit twice. We thought, ‘what the heck just happened?’ We were in our vehicles at the time. It was enough to rock our pickup truck a couple of times.” He added that passengers he could see reacted calmly and that ferry staff were “very quick” to make sure

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City landscape horticulturalists Megan Davis and Patrick McIntosh shovel and spread a truckload of mulch onto gardens near the Lions Great Bridge on the water front promenade Tuesday. The fresh cover of mulch was the final step in sprucing up the gardens after cleaning out dead leaves and trimming overgrown shrubs.

Council looks for outside help on setting priorities BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The city will spend up to $100,000 for a consultant to help council create a corporate strategic plan to determine spending priorities. Council on Monday approved the creation of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, which will include Couns. Jim Kipp, Ted Greves and Diana Johnstone. A request for proposals was issued on Nov. 21 to seek a consultant who specializes in strategic

planning. The RFP attracted 15 proposals, the winner of whom has yet to be selected. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said despite a city staff payroll of $40 million and nine elected councillors, sometimes an outside point of view is beneficial. “The question is how do we get this started?” said Ruttan. “Do we get staff to tell them what they should be doing? If senior staff tell them what to do and how to do it, then is that considered truly unbiased? If it’s unbiased, we will get some objective ideas on how

things are successfully implemented elsewhere and that’s what we’re looking for here.” Ruttan said the steering committee will be developed to ensure the city’s corporate strategic plan is headed in the right direction, using ideas and experiences that were successful in other municipalities. “The public constantly questions if council and staff are making the right decisions,” said Ruttan. “Taxpayers want assurance that the right job is being done and this addresses that. It

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A drunk driver in Nanaimo with his five-year-old son in the car drove on the wrong side of the road and collided with an SUV on the weekend. A motorist called 911 Sunday, shortly after midnight, after seeing a black Honda Civic driving on the wrong side of the road in north Nanaimo. The caller followed the Honda for about 10 minutes and watched as it was driven down McGirr and Dover roads and Uplands Drive on the wrong side of the road before it collided with an SUV at the Hammond Bay Road and Uplands Drive intersection. The driver of the Honda finally turned into a driveway on Turner Road. Police arrived to find an intoxicated 38-year-old man in the driver’s seat and his five-year-old son in the back of the car. Officers turned the boy over to his grandmother, who lives in the home where the car pulled in, and arrested his father for impaired driving. He was taken to Nanaimo RCMP detachment were he gave two breath samples, measuring .230 and .240, or about three times the .08 legal intoxication limit. The man was held in custody until he was sober when he was released on a promise to appear in Nanaimo provincial court March 6 to face recommended charges of driving while impaired and driving over the legal intoxication limit. No one was injured in the collision with the SUV. Police also called the Ministry of Children and Family Development to follow up on the incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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passengers were OK. “They were awesome,” he said. “Everybody was told to go to the cafeteria (after the impact) and were provided with coffee and a meal on B.C. Ferries. They kept us informed of what was going on and what to expect.” Passengers reportedly received refunds for their trip. Marshall said B.C. Ferries averages 12 hard landings each year out of about 185,000 sailings. The last occurred last month when the Queen of Coquitlam struck the Departure Bay berth. There were no injuries in that incident. The damaged terminal berth at Duke Point underwent a full structural assessment Wednesday, and the ship will undergo repairs before it is put back in service. “We don’t know a timeline at this point when the berth can be fixed,” said Marshall Wednesday morning. Foot passengers waiting at Duke Point for later sailings were shuttled to Departure Bay. Duke Point to Tsawwassen sailings have now been moved to Departure Bay instead of Duke Point and will continue to run on the regular schedule, as will Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay sailings. Marshall said it will likely be busier than normal at Departure Bay, so passengers should leave some extra time to ensure they make their sailings. For up-to-date information on ferry schedules, visit www.bcferries.com.

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Options available for hungry citizens ◆ From /1 The breakfast includes ham, eggs, potatoes and fruit salad, as well as a bagged lunch for participants to take with them. “It’s also a chance for people to socialize, get warm and have a good time,” said Fuller. Donations are down close to 17 per cent at the 7-10 Club, but Fuller said some food was dropped off to help with the breakfast. “Most of the stuff we end up purchasing,” he said. Nanaimo Seventh Day Adventist Church (at 2400 Highland Blvd.) is also doing its part to help the community’s disadvantaged. The church is offering a Christmas Day pancake breakfast beginning at 10 a.m. and a turkey dinner at 3:30 p.m. In between the meals, hot coffee and Christmas treats will be served, table games can be played and holiday movies will be shown. There will also be a table set up with used clothing.

The event is free and anyone requiring transportation can call 250-729-5976 or 250-758-1334. Nanaimo Youth Services Association held its 17th annual Christmas dinner Dec. 7 with more than 250 people attending. “We held it a little earlier so we didn’t clash with any other dinners and it was an enormous success,” said Steve Arnett, association CEO. “We had young people, young parents and their children and about 50 adults enjoy the evening. It was pretty cold that night and it just added to the sense of wellbeing.” All the food for the evening was donated including 14 turkeys, 10 hams and all the trimmings. Each child got to visit with Santa Claus and went home with a small gift bag. “As much as there is a high demand to help those who are struggling, this community is amazing in its ability to dig down deep and give,” said Arnett. news@nanaimobulletin.com

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‘Christmas miracle’ brings lost dog home ◆ From /1 “As soon as I saw her, I knew it was Maggie,” Zanchetta said. “I started crying and got up the hill pretty quick to get her to the vet.” While only Maggie knows what happened after being attacked 40 days earlier, Zanchetta believes the dog fell down the hillside and was stuck on the ledge. “She had been there some time because she was covered in feces and leaves, and the ledge was covered in feces,” she said. “She had a pretty significant eye injury we think she received during the fall, and I don’t think she could have made it back up by herself.” Burley had given up on seeing Maggie again, and was fostering another small dog for the SPCA which became sick and had to be put down on Monday. “Monday was a horrible day and then I get home, the phone is ringing and they’ve found Maggie,” said Burley. “I cried, got back in the car and headed back to the vet.” Burley isn’t sure how Maggie survived for 40 days. “She is too timid to go to anyone but she was a little overweight when she got lost so that might have been a blessing,” she said. Maggie undergoes surgery Friday (Dec. 23) to remove her injured right eye, and was lethargic, emaciated and suffering from hypothermia when she was rescued. “I don’t think she would have lasted much longer. She could barely lift her head,” said Zanchetta. “I’ve never seen anything like this … not 40 days. It’s quite a Christmas miracle.” news@nanaimobulletin.com

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The RCMP’s Emergency Response Team was deployed in Nanaimo after an elderly man threatened to harm himself and someone else Monday. Police responded at about 2:45 p.m. after receiving a call that a man in Departure Bay threatened to harm himself

and another person residing in his home. “It was a domestic incident involving a mental health issue,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. Police had infor mation there were firearms in the home and when they were unable to make contact with the man, they called in the Emergency Response Team

and a negotiator. “We knew for a fact there was six firear ms in the home,” O’Brien said. As a precaution, police evacuated residents of several neigbouring homes. “They went to friends’ homes while we negotiated with the individual,” O’Brien said. “He peacefully came out of the home shortly after 5 p.m.”

The man was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for a psychiatric assessment. O’Brien would not say what street the incident occurred on, or give any information about the man other than that he is elderly. No decision has been made as to whether charges will be recommended. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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CRANBROOK HAS approval to eliminate 25 deer from city. BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

City officials and residents concerned about the fate of urban deer are keeping a close eye on the results of the the province’s first approved urban cull. In early October, the Kootenay city of Cranbrook was approved by the B.C. government to cull 25 deer, which many residents agreed had become a problem. The deer had reportedly attacked pets – one Youtube video, which shows a deer attacking a dog, went viral – and even people. So far, about 20 deer were caught in a Clover trap and dispatched with a bolt gun in Cranbrook, similar to the way animals are killed in slaughterhouses. The venison will be distributed to the local food bank and Salvation Army. The idea of a cull in Nanaimo surfaced last year as a possible measure to reduce collisions between cars and deer on city roads. An ICBC report indicated

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The idea of a deer cull was suggested in Nanaimo last year to reduce deer-car collisions. City officials are now keeping an eye on a provincially approved deer cull in Cranbrook.

there were 870 deer-car collisions between 2005 and 2010 in Nanaimo, with 25 people injured in those collisions. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said addressing the deer issue is on the new city council’s radar. “We know there will be a strong resistance to a cull and

personally I’m opposed to one as well, and we’re still struggling with the age old issue of responsibility,” said Ruttan. “The city takes the position this is a provincial matter under conservation, and this is dealing with wild animals. The city doesn’t have the training or the

manpower or the equipment to go out and do a deer cull even if there was a desire to do it and in my opinion, there isn’t.” Cranbrook harbours larger, more aggressive mule deer, while Nanaimo is home to smaller black-tailed deer. Culls are also being considered on Sidney Island (under Parks Canada, which employs different methods for a cull), Kimberley and Grand Forks. Ruttan said a bylaw that took effect in April making it illegal to feed deer or rabbits has had some success as a deterrent. “Most of the people we were aware of who were doing that have since stopped as far as we can tell. I can tell you that phone calls from residents complaining about the deer, or people feeding the deer, have fallen off dramatically so it has worked and that was the whole intent.” Deer Aware, a group that formed to provide solutions to the deer issue instead of a cull, has worked with the city to develop improved signage along key collision corridors such as Hammond Bay and Departure Bay roads. Those measures are still being considered by the city. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Land Conservancy support floats film on Nanaimo River The Nanaimo River is going on to finish the film but still need to the big screen. raise the funds to complete the Earlier this fall the Nanaimo remaining work – a final edit, River Stewardship Symposium, sound-track, audio mix, graphics facilitated by the Nanaimo work and mastering” said Manly. and Area Land Trust, brought The Land Conservancy of B.C. together a number of stepped forward to help organizations with an with that fundraising interest in the river to effort. identify priorities and T he org anization processes to move forhas had a long runward collectively with ning interest in the a community-wide iniNanaimo River – in tiative to raise aware2001, it purchased the ness of the need for an land for the Nanaimo overall stewardship and River Regional Park, protection plan for the the only public park on river. the river. MANLY A rough-cut version “We have several hunof ‘Voices of the River’ – dred members in the produced by Nanaimo filmmaker mid-Island area who are deeply Paul Manly and his company interested in the future of the Manly Media – was screened at Nanaimo River,” said Bill Turner, the symposium and was well TLC executive director. “Our goal received. over time is to increase the pro“We’re now in the final stretch tected area along the River, and

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Man arrested for driving into crowd at pub BY CHRIS BUSH

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Bureaucracy needn’t grow g Last March, Nanaimo council voted down the idea of an external core review that would have examined spending at city hall in an attempt to find efficiencies. Later that month, council explored the cost of an external core review of its contracting practices. At that time, there was only an appetite by council if costs were minimal, and Mayor John Ruttan said with property tax rates likely to increase, he wasn’t comfortable spending money on a consultant. Something has changed. With the 2012 provisional budget, council made it clear it wants to add a permanent internal auditor position which will cost about $145,000 annually in salary and benefits. Council also indicated that, for an additional $100,000, it wants to bring in a consultant to help kick-start the new Strategic Planning Steering Committee, which will consist of three city councillors. The aim will be to determine council’s corporate priorities. Ruttan said it’s part of an effort to build trust in the decision-makers. But why should taxpayers have to buy $250,000 worth of trust? Nine people were elected to act as the city’s board of directors, with a mandate to prioritize needs and spend the $160-million budget accordingly. What’s more, taxpayers fork out $40 million in city staff salaries and benefits annually. If there are efficiencies to be found, council and staff should find them. By wanting to bring in outside help, council is admitting it is not up to the task. Taxpayers, people who work hard every day for their money, expect the corporation to be run efficiently and with its best interests in mind. It should be automatic. Adding another layer of bureaucracy will only add to the problem. If council is not up to the task, it should be replaced by people who are. But it shouldn’t cost taxpayers a single penny more. 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

Clark reflects on her year in politics I recently sat down with Premier Christy Clark for a year-end interview to talk about her eventful first year back in politics. Here are excerpts from that discussion:

process, because there’s been 20 years of work invested in this, and we’re finally starting to see the fruits of it.

TF: A related subject is the proposed Enbridge Northern TF: People in general are a Gateway oil pipeline. There’s bit cynical about the treaty a lot of aboriginal opposition process. You could say that to that. The federal Natural about Sophie Pierre Resources Minister, Joe [former Ktunaxa chief Oliver, not too long ago B.C. and chairwoman of called this a “nation VIEWS the independent B.C. building project.” It Treaty Commission]. certainly fits with your Tom Fletcher In her report this year jobs strategy. Do you Black Press she talked about the support the concept of mounting debt from 20 the pipeline? years of negotiations PCC: First of all, and basically gave an we are foursquare ultimatum to fix it or behind the concept shut it down. Do you and soon to be reality see the commission of the liquefied continuing as it is, natural gas pipelines, or do you see some which would take changes ahead? B.C. gas and get it to the port PCC: We’re not planning at Kitimat. There is pretty any significant changes to it. much unanimous First We are starting to see, just Nations support along the way, now, the fruits of all the work community support, through the from the ministry and from environmental approval process, the government and from the it’s all working. treaty commission. And that’s The Enbridge proposal is far all starting to move pretty from that. Being able to get quickly. The Taku River Tlinglit triple the price for Canadian economic agreement [mining oil would be a big benefit development and protected areas for Canada overall. But the in the Atlin area], there are a project is one where we have number of these agreements to examine both the costs and that are starting to flow out, and benefits. That’s why it’s in the it’s been a long, slow, frustrating environmental approval process. process. So now is the wrong This is the first of its kind, so time to walk away from the I think we have to get a good

look at it, and once we have the facts before us, we can have a debate about whether it should go ahead.

TF: The carbon tax. Do you think it’s working, and will we see changes in the years to come? PCC: I think that it’s probably affecting people’s and businesses’ decisions about their reliance on carbon as a source of energy. I don’t want to overstate that, though. The thing about the carbon tax is that it’s hard to know how much difference it’s made. But I think anecdotally we see that it has made some difference. We are in the process now of consulting with both the job creator community and citizens about where they’d like us to go next with the carbon tax. We have to keep in mind that the economy is fragile. But we want to remain a leader on the environment, which is where we are right now in North America. *** The interview also touched on Clark’s efforts to ease the pain of getting rid of the HST, and other issues. You can find the full text on www. nanaimobulletin.com by pointing to the News tab and clicking on B.C. News. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Legalizing cannabis would solve problems

To the Editor, Re: Trustee’s past not something to laugh off, f Letters, Dec. 15. Madeline Bruce continues her recent pattern of using shoddy science and misunderstood claims to justify her beliefs. She cites Carol Falkowski, who claims 100,000 people a year seek treatment for cannabis addiction in the U.S. Leaving aside the fact

that this assertion is not backed up by hard data and that Falkowski is a heavily biased source, what Bruce fails to recognize is that in the U.S., the vast majority of all those seeking rehabilitation for ‘marijuana addiction’ are doing so for the sole reason that they have been brought to trial for possession of a small amount of the drug, wherein they are

given the choice to go to jail and have a criminal record, or to declare they are ‘addicted’ and seek treatment. According to the U.S. justice deptartment website, “The criminal justice system actually serves as the largest referral source for drug treatment programs.” What Bruce mistakenly feels is an epidemic, is actually just thousands

of happy people who enjoy smoking cannabis who have been criminalized by unjust laws and opt, understandably, to mitigate their punishment by seeking treatment. No doubt Falkowski knows this but chooses to be deceptive; Bruce seems simply clueless of the bigger picture. As for keeping cannabis out of the hands of

children, the only method to accomplish this is to legalize and regulate it. It is easier for high school kids to get cannabis than alcohol or illicit prescription drugs. Why? They are regulated, whereas Bruce and her ilk would prefer cannabis to be left in the hands of gangs who do indeed prey on children. Whelm King Lantzville

Readers respond: Feedback on news items Parking fees add to patients’ stress To the Editor, Re: Pay-parking bad for your health?? Dec. 15. I understand the need to pay for parking at the hospital especially if one is visiting a patient. However, it does not seem right that people are having to end their appointments before they are finished due to the parking meter. It does seem like some other system needs to be in place to accommodate this. I think that parking for those ending up in emergency needs to be done differently. You are generally dealing with an unexpected emergency situation to the hospital, all you want to do is get the person there and into emergency and be there to support them. You do not need to be thinking about dealing with a parking meter in this stressful situation. Lynn Kropinak Nanaimo

Crime bill takes wrong approach To the Editor, Re: Marijuana prohibition a bizarre, expensive approach, Guest Comment, Dec. 17.

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Christopher Foulds is right, the crime bill treats casual marijuana users with more force than it treats perverts. Meanwhile, Health Canada’s proposed changes in conjunction with Bill C-10 clause, its amended clause 41 and its mandatory minimum penalties (the Safe Streets and Communities Act) will result in sick and dying Canadians who refuse to relinquish their Personal Production Licence and Designated Growers being targeted and jailed. It’s an even more bizarre world when the Conservatives’ ideologically implemented legislation

makes criminals of sick and dying Canadians, while effectively insulating organized drug kingpins, but that’s precisely what the Safe Streets and Communities Act will accomplish. Moreover, the Safe Streets and Communities Act does nothing to circumvent youth access. Wayne Phillips Hamilton Ont.

City auditor costly in other cities To the Editor, Re: Auditor eyed for city hall, Dec. 15. In 2006, the City of Edmonton established the position of city auditor. There are currently 14

employees employed in this department, consisting of the city auditor, the deputy city auditor, four senior audit coordinators, seven audit coordinators and one executive assistant. In 2011, the auditor’s office had an operating budget of $2.04 million. This indicates what may well occur over time in Nanaimo if council accepts the recommendation of the bureaucracy to fill such a position here. When the new council gets to vote on this proposed new position, it is hoped they can find out from the city manager exactly how many employees are expected to be hired over time to fulfill the duties in Nanaimo. Will the auditor require a deputy? Probably. Will the auditor require an executive assistant? Most certainly. And since the top guy isn’t going to be going about the city doing the leg work, how many additional staff will be required to actually conduct the internal audits? I don’t know, but council surely better find out, sooner rather than later. Wayne Schulstad Nanaimo

Trustee politicking a disgusting show To the Editor, Re: School trustee backtracks on refusal to take oath of office, Dec. 17. I am disgusted by the cheap politics that Donna Allen has been playing with the school trustee elections. Her entire position stinks of politicking run amok. The fact of the matter is that she and her husband presided over one the province’s worst academic collapses in terms of facilities for our children. Donna and Nelson Allen have proven to be massive liabilities for the future students of our schools. We lost an $86-million new school grant from the government. And almost immediately after this past election, she decides to resign and cost us all another $100,000. This was total madness and thankfully all the criticism persuaded her to change her mind again. She belongs in political oblivion after this. Which is exactly where her husband is right now. Time is ticking until the next election, let’s just hope she gets the final boot once and for all. Laura Anderson Nanaimo

Educators need to be advocates for students To the Editor, Re: Provincial schoolfunding change won’t address budget pressure, Dec. 15. School board chairman Jamie Brennan, states that 50 per cent of students who require additional services do not receive funding for those services. In order to support these students with special needs other programs and opportunities must be. As a result of these cuts, Nanaimo has the highest class sizes in British Columbia. I frequently ask trustees and principals why they are silent on our district’s lack of student support and class size limits. The response is always the same: “we cannot speak in support of teacher job action and bargaining.” I remind trustees and principals that standing up for students of Nanaimo-Ladysmith is not a ‘union position’. Every student has the right to quality public education. Guaranteed supports and class size limits were illegally removed in 2002. It is the job of principals and elected trustees to advocate for the needs of students. Over the past decade, both groups have failed our students and community with their silent approval of the status quo. Whether or not trustees and principals stand up for students, teachers will continue to advocate for the learning conditions that students deserve. Derek DeGear president, NDTA

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The federal government’s long-range plan for health care funding has sparked an angry response from provinces east of Saskatchewan, but B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon is praising the deal. Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented the new formula to finance ministers meeting in Victoria Monday. It calls for Ottawa’s health care transfers to the provinces to rise by six per cent

in each of the next five years. After that, increases are to match the growth of the economy plus inflation, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year. Falcon said he appreciates the “certainty” of steady increases for five years, and called the switch to economic growth “a reasonable approach.” But he is concerned about a change in the formula that will see payments based on population starting in 2014. B.C. and other provinces with aging populations could effectively lose their increases from

extra costs, he said. “For a province like B.C. where so many people like to come to retire, and we welcome them, they are also entering into the years of their life where their health care costs are going to be the most expensive,” Falcon said. Falcon also called for Ottawa to offer financial incentives to provinces that innovate in health care and demonstrate they are slowing down increasing costs. Flaherty’s announcement prompted a furious reaction from Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New-

foundland and Prince Edward Island. Manitoba Finance Minister Stan Struthers called the funding formula “un-Canadian,” and predicted that it will leave provinces without substantial petroleum and other resource revenues in a position of paying for health care in richer provinces. Flaherty rejected claims the new formula amounts to a cut in future years. Health transfers to provinces will grow from $30 billion in 2013-14 to $38 billion in 2018-19, and will continue to grow, he said. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Tula is a stunning, 2 year old Bengal mix. She was found in the rafters of someone’s garage with her four kittens. They have all been adopted and now Tula needs her new home.

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The Vancouver Island Health Authority has some tips to keep a balance of maintaining a nutritious diet while enjoying your favorite treats. U Before going out to a party or holiday dinner, have a nutritious snack like a banana to avoid hunger which will allow you to make better food choices. U When out at parties, choose protein first such as shrimp or sushi over ‘empty’ calorie foods such as chips or candy. Protein will help curb your appetite. U Limit your alcohol intake and avoid free refills to keep track of your consumption. U Drink plenty of water whether you are out caroling or at home cooking your holiday feast. U If weather permits, try walking to and from your social gatherings or park a few blocks away. Fitting in exercise wherever possible will help keep your metabolism up.

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Daybreak club helps families More than 20 people will have a merrier Christmas thanks to the efforts of the Nanaimo Rotary Daybreak Club. The group raised $3,000 through its anuual auction of Christmas baskets and then went shopping for essential food, clothing and toys for five Nanaimo families. For more information on Rotary Daybreak and it’s community projects, please go to www.dayy breakrotary.ca.

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Penny princess

Kara Daniels, 10, gathered up more than $200 in pennies and silver coins to donate to the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents. The money, raised at Christmas by readers, helps charities buy gifts for children. Pennies can still be dropped off at the News Bulletin’s office at 777 Poplar St.

The First Departure Bay Scouts are ready for those recycle and return it resolutions this new year. The scouts are hosting a bottle drive and Christmas tree recycle Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Country Club Centre parking lot. Disposing of the trees in an environmentallyfriendly fashion is by donation.

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Nanaimo News Bulletin

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Diane Brennan and Kenny Ansems, right, of the United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island, accept a $3,500 cheque from Derek Gillette of Re/Max. The money, from Gillette and his real estate team, goes toward Nanaimo Food Share and Nanaimo Community Kitchens to help provide more than 1,250 meals for children and families.

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VIU fundraiser reaches new height BY BRUCE PATTERSON a leave from her regular posiAs the 2011 United Way tion at the Campus Career Cencampaign comes to an end at tre during the campaign. Vancouver Island University, Adding another member to Adrienne Wanhill, the school’s the fundraising team, without loaned representative having to incur the to the campaign, sends cost of an additional out one last e-mail to salary, is invaluable her co-workers, with to the United Way. the subject: $30,000 – “Kee ping down thank you to everyone. administrative costs Thanks to individual means more of the donations from 149 money raised is e m p l oye e s, m o n e y invested back into the raised through special community,” she said. events and contribuThe campus camtions from VIU faculty paign ran almost WANHILL association and CUPE, entirely online. VIU raised $30,000 for Weekly Tuesday United Way Central and North- trivia required employees ern Vancouver Island – a 50 per visit the United Way website cent leap over 2010’s $20,000 and educate themselves about amount. funded organizations and proAs a VIU loaned representa- grams to find the answer and tive to the United Way for the win a prize. last six months, Wanhill’s posiRegular blog posts about tion was entirely funded by the Wanhill’s visits with organizauniversity, allowing her to take tions such as Literacy Nanaimo

and Haven Society, answered the question of where does the money go. “The most rewarding experience of the campaign was the opportunity to meet with United Way supported organizations,” said Wanhill. “Blogging about these meetings allowed me to capture stories from the front lines of social service, and share clearly, sometimes graphically, how United Way and the dollars raised make such an impact in our community.” Wanhill recommends her colleagues consider supporting the United Way through the loaned representative program. She points to benefits from the experience of being more active and engaged in the community and at the workplace. Newly acquired skills and a fresh perspective are brought back to their position when they return to work, she said.

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St. Philip’s-by-the-Sea Anglican Church

250-390-3641 7113 Lantzville Road

Christmas Eve 6:30 pm Family Service & Pageant 11:00 pm Traditional Midnight Service Christmas Day 8:00 am Traditional Communion 10:00 am Family Service with Carols

Lutheran Church Canada

394 Shepherd Ave., Harewood • Church Ofﬁce 754-9082

Saturday, y December 24, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, December 25, 11 a.m. Christmas Day Service Traditional Service with Communion

Woodgrove Christian Community 5:00 pm - A short Reﬂective Service for those with busy holiday schedules 7:00 pm - A Rejoiceful Service which includes our choir

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December 24th Christmas Eve Service

6:30 pm - Carols & Readers Theatre

December 25th

Casual Christmas Service 10:00 am

Trinity Catholic Church

6234 Spartan Road 250-390-2513 trinitycatholic@telus.net y www.trinitynanaimo.com PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR Christmas and New Year’s MASSES with Fr. Jozef Kobos CHRISTMAS EVE:

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BRECHIN UNITED CHURCH

Christmas Eve Carols Saturday, December 24th 5-6 pm

Nanaimo Christian School 198 Holland Road, Nanaimo

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Christ Community Church

2221 Bowen Rd. at Northﬁeld Rd. 250-758-1513

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December 25th 10:00 a.m. only January 1st 10:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s nited Church 311 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, B.C. 753-1924

December 24th, 2011 Christmas Eve Family Service 6:30pm December 24th, 2011 Candlelight Service 10:30pm th December 25 , 2011 Joint Service at 10:30am Brechin United Church

St. Peter’s Roman Catholic

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December 24 - Christmas Eve

4:30 pm Benediction 8:00 pm Evening Mass

5:00 pm Family Mass 12:00 am Midnight Mass

December 25 - Christmas Day, Nativity of the Lord 8:30 & 10:30 am Mass 4:30 pm Mass - Gabriola Island

December 26 10:00 am - Mass

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7:00 pm Vigil Mass, Solemn Benediction and Thanksgiving for Blessings in 2011.

January 1, 2012 8:30 am Mass 10:30 am Mass 4:30 pm Mass – Gabriola Island

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Christmas Eve December 24th 3:00 pm German Service 7:00 pm Candlelight Service Christmas Day December 25th 10:00 am Traditional Service

St. Paul’s Anglican Church

29 CHURCH STREET A caring congregation worshipping in a heritage church.

Christmas Eve

7:00 p.m. - Family Service 10:45 p.m. - Midnight Eucharist

Christmas Day

10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion with Carols

New Year’s Day

10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 6234 Spartan Road ~ 250-390-2513 http://trinityunitednanaimo.ca p y Rev. Peggy Jensen

Everyone is invited to come to our Christmas Services Dec. 24th - 7:30 PM - Family Christmas Eve Service Dec. 25th - 11 AM - Christmas Carols and Readings Jan. 1st - 11 AM - Epiphany Celebration with Communion May Peace, Hope, Joy and Love Bless you this Christmas Season!

MARANATHA FOURSQUARE CHURCH

6553 Portsmouth Road, Nanaimo, BC

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Offer(s) available on all new 2011 and 2012 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by January 3, 2012. Dealers may sell for less. Some conditions apply. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers are subject to change and may be extended without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicle images shown may include optional accessories and upgrades. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, down payment and dealer administration fees. Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. TEvery eligible contestant automatically wins a prize of $500 up to $10,000 towards the purchase or lease of any new 2011 or 2012 Kia vehicle, plus one lucky winner will be randomly selected to win $25,000 at the conclusion of the contest. Contest ends January 3, 2012. No purchase necessary to enter. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s licence, who have reached the age of majority in the province of their residence. Odds of winning vary per prize. Potential prize recipients must correctly answer a skill-testing question. Other restrictions apply, please see your participating Kia dealer for complete contest rules. **0% purchase financing is available on all 2011 and 2012 Kia models on approved credit (OAC). Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for details. Representative financing example based on 2012 Sorento (SR75BC) with a selling price of $28,245, financed at 0% APR for 60 months. Includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650. Monthly payments equal $470.75 with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. Cost of borrowing is $0, for a total obligation of $28,245. Financing example includes a $1,250 loan credit (includes $500 loan credit and $750 loyalty bonus¥). Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing, PPSA ($79) and dealer fees are excluded. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. “Don’t Pay Until Spring” on select models (120-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2011 and 2012 models on approved credit (OAC) (Sportage/Sorento/Sedona/Borrego excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 90 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. ††FlexChoice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on select new 2011 and 2012 Kia vehicles. Taxes on the full negotiated purchase price are payable at the beginning of the contract term, resulting in higher payments than payments taxed on a periodic basis, and are not reflected in advertised payments. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of: (i) returning their vehicle through a Kia dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges if exceeding 24,000 km per year allowance); (ii) financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates; or (iii) paying the residual balance indicated on the bill of sale in full. Some conditions apply. FlexChoice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised FlexChoice Financing offers are TD offers. Delivery and destination fees (up to $1,650) are included. 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Representative example based on 2012 Forte (FO540C)/2012 Rio5 (RO551C) with a purchase price of $17,450/$15,550 financed at 3.39%/2.9% APR over 60/48 months with $0 down, bi-weekly payments of $98/$108 for a cost of borrowing of $1,808/$1,179 and a total obligation of $17,758/$16,229, including delivery and destination fees ($1,455). Rio5 (RO551C) includes $500 WINterfest Everybody Wins credit. Forte (FO540C) includes $500 dealer contribution, $500 FlexChoice credit and $500 WINterfest Everybody Wins credit. Certain restrictions apply. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage, wear and tear charges, any administration or other applicable fees or charges are not included. Dealer may sell for less. See dealer for details. \Cash purchase price for 2011 Optima (OP541B) is $22,450 and includes a cash credit of $1,000 based on an MSRP of $23,450. Includes delivery and destination fees of $1,455. 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The following are opportunities at Volunteer Nanaimo. For more information, please call 250-758-7121 or go online to www.volunteernanaimo. ca. Volunteer Nanaimo is located at Unit 3-2350 Labieux Rd.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2011 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for $19,499/$16,749/$24,749 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$500 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2011 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 60 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $279/$237/$367 (the sum of twelve (12) monthlyy payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $129/$109/$169 with a down payment of $2,750/$2,550/$2,750 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $16,749/$14,199/21,999. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$500 and freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. **From Dec. 16, 2011 to Dec. 30, 2011, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new [2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 and 2012 Edge (excluding SE), 2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape (excluding I4 manual), 2011 Expedition]/[ 2012 Expedition]/[ 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Ranger Supercab (excluding XL), 2011 and 2012 F-150 (excluding regular cab XL 4x2 and Raptor), 2011 and 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding chassis cabs), 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and BOSS 302), 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Flex (excluding SE), 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual)] models for a maximum of [36]/[48]/ [60] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 60 months, monthly payment is $500, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000.Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. † From Dec. 31 2011 to Jan. 15, 2012, receive $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000// $5,500/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,500/ $9,500/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Focus S, 2011 Edge SE, 2011 Explorer Base, 2011 Escape I4 Manual, 2011 and 2012 E-Series, 2012 Fusion/ 2011 Fiesta S, 2011 and 2012 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Flex SE, 2012 Transit Connect (excluding electric)/ 2011 Mustang 2dr Coupe V6 Value Leader, 2011 Flex SE, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)/ 2012 Mustang V6 Value Leader/ 2011 Ranger Super Cab XL and Regular Cab FEL, 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2012 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Transit Connect (excluding electric)/ 2011 Fusion S, 2011 Taurus SE, 2011 Edge AWD (excluding SE)/ 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 and 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value leader)/ 2011 Edge FWD (Excluding SE), 2012 Escape V6, 2011 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs, 2012 Mustang GT, 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Expedition/ 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Escape V6, 2011 Mustang GT, 2011 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2), 2012 F-250 to F-450 Gas engine (excluding Chassis Cab)/ 2011 Taurus (excluding SE)/ 2011 Ranger SuperCab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew/ 2011 Expedition, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab non 5.0L and non 3.7L (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2012 F-250 to F-450 diesel (excluding chassis cabs)/2011 F-150 Super Cab and Superr Crew non 5.0L and non 3.7L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding chassis cabs)/ 2011 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L and 3.7L/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L and 3.7L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 Diesel engine (excluding chassis cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ◆◆Purchase or lease any new 2011/2012 Ford Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Escape, Edge (excluding Sport) or Explorer on or before Jan. 3/12 and receive the choice of (i) a winter safety package which includes: four (4) Winter Tires, four (4) steel Rims (Escape receives alloy wheels), and four (4) Tire pressure monitoring sensor; OR (ii) $750 in customer cash, but not both. Customers electing to receive customer cash may apply the amount toward their purchase or lease (taxes calculated after customer cash amount is applied) or receive a cheque for the amount from Ford Motor Company of Canada. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. Some conditions apply. See Dealer for details. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory supplied all season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all season tires. Consult your Ford of Canada dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage. *** Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.1L/100km (40MPG) City, 5.3L/100km (53MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [9L/100km (31MPG) City, 6L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ††© 2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. WProgram in effect from October 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012 (the “Program Period”) To qualify, customer must turn in a 2005 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford [Fiesta (excluding S), Focus (excluding S)]/[Fusion (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Ranger (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2011 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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VIU students compete at MBA Games A team of students in Vancouver Island University’s master of business administration program are in training to show off their mental and physical agility. The students will take part in the MBA National Games in Alberta Jan. 6-10, competing against 20 other MBA programs in academic skills, athletic abilities and team spirit for the Queen’s Cup. This year’s games are hosted by the Alberta School of Business and the University of Alberta in Edmonton with a focus on innovation and technology. It’s the second year in a row VIU has been invited to the games. Last year’s team placed second in the business simulation, sixth in marketing and eighth in soccer.

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Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy performs his solo music at the Port Theatre in January. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Jim Cuddy came off the last Blue Rodeo tour to focus on his next project: creating a soundtrack for the short comedic film Four Sisters, created by his wife Rena Polley. Some material didn’t fit and he had more than he needed, so he continued writing and before long had the basis for his third solo album Skyscraper Soul. Cuddy, one of the founding members of Blue Rodeo, has been playing music since age 10, first learning the Gordon Lightfoot song That’s What You Get for Loving Me on the guitar. He started writing his own songs because he said that was easier than learning someone else’s. Blue Rodeo established its folksy sound during the age of glam rock and hair bands, releasing one of its most successful albums, Five Days in July, during the grunge era. Cuddy and his band perform at the Port Theatre Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Opening the show is Doug Paisley, an alternative country musician. Tickets $49.50. Please call 250-754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

Alone on the road Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy takes his solo act across the country with a stop at the Port Theatre

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Centre Stage Tuesday (Dec. 27). Doors 6:30 p.m. Call 250-7542264.

SNOW WHITE annual pantomime by Nanaimo Theatre Group at the Bailey Studio until Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Call 250-758-7224.

YOU TURN ME ON radio show at The Haven on Gabriola Jan 7 at 7 p.m. (all-ages) and 10:30 p.m. (adults). Tickets $15; $25/both shows at Artworks and Fascinating Rhythm.

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THE GUARD Fringe Flick at Avalon cinema Jan. 8, at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 250-754-7587.

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NIKKI PAYNE performs comedy at the Port Theatre Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 250-7548550. BABY SHOWER and Bridal Showcase hosted by Welcome Wagon at Beban Park Jan. 15. Doors open at noon. Admission free. GERRY DEE comedian performs at the Port Theatre Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets $44. Call 250-754-8550.

MUSIC COOKIES, COCOA AND CAROLS sing-a-long with Allison Crowe at

Fitzwilliam Gate in Old City Quarter Thursday (Dec. 22), 5-6 p.m. THE NAKED GRAPES play Acme Food Co. Friday (Dec. 23) at 7 p.m. LINDA WALKER and Marty Howe perform Christmas-themed jazz at Front Street Grill Friday (Dec. 23). CORTEZ THE KILLER TreeHead Woodfist and Moth’s and Locusts play the Cambie Friday (Dec. 23). GEOFF MOORE performs at Vancouver Island Conference Centre Friday and Saturday (Dec. 23-24), 6:30 p.m., as a fundraiser for Compassion Canada.

www.nanaimobulletin.com JOHN LEE TRIO plays Diners Rendezvous Tuesday (Dec. 27), 8-11 p.m. S.L.A.G.S. battle of the bands winner, plus Pistol Whipped and Stiltskins play the Cambie Dec. 30. BIG BANG BABY plays the Harewood Arms Dec. 31. MARTY SHEPARD plays Acme Food Co. Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. MARDI GRAS New Year’s Eve party with The Mewwws at the Palace. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $10 at Lucid, Tranceformations, Harbour City Music and the bar. DOC plays New Year’s

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Eve party at Patricia Hotel. Tickets $15.

SUNDAY JAM at Patricia Hotel with Nightwatch from 3:30-7:30 p.m. All styles welcome.

SLANE Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band plays New Year’s Eve party at the Cambie, beginning at 10 p.m. Tickets $10/advance; $13/door. THE JIM CUDDY BAND with Doug Paisley performs at the Port Theatre Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $49.50. Call 250-754-8550.

OPEN JAM at the Queen’s Monday, hosted by Kings Without. LADIES NIGHT at the Queen’s Tuesdays. JAZZ JAM at the Diners Rendezvous Tuesdays. OPEN MIKE JAM at the Cambie on Wednesday at 9 p.m.

DOC plays Harewood Arms Pub Jan. 7. GREYNOTES play Front Street Grill Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. EVEREADY plays Harewood Arms Pub Jan. 14. CLASSICAL COFFEE CONCERT with Sarah Hagen at the Port Theatre Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. Tickets $25; $22/members; $15/ students. Call 250754-8550.

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RADIO FLYER plays Harewood Arms Pub Jan. 21. HEROES FOREVER with Vancouver Island Symphony at the Port Theatre Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $52; $49/seniors; $20/ students. Call 250754-8550. RACKET CLUB plays Harewood Arms Pub Jan. 28.

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Christy Clark appointed Skip Triplett, a former president at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, to head up a review of community gaming grants. His report was received Oct. 31 by the provincial government, which will review the findings and announce its next steps within 60 days – which would be Dec. 31. Arts groups are hoping those recommendations include reinstatement of funding for adult arts organizations. In the meantime, groups continue to rely on government money for youth programs, which still qualify for gaming grants, plus volunteer

hours and arts professionals – singers, dancers, actors, not to mention technical crews who provide light and sound – working for reduced wages or for free. Groups that already run tight ships are losing administration staff, further hampering abilities to fundraise and secure new sources of financing. The continually changing landscape in Nanaimo’s arts community will shift again in 2012. Whether it’s for the better is yet to be determined.

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A BIG THANK YOU BOUQUET OF TIGER LILIES to the patient young man at the Home Hardware in Brooks Landing recently. It was nearly closing time and I came in looking for a hepa filter replacement for my air cleaner. You didn’t have the filter, but you phoned other stores, researched your catalogues and even brought out the vacuum to try to clean it up. I forgot your name, but I didn’t forget your kindness. A BIG SANTA BOUQUET to sweet sisters Sansan and Skyla for donating their beautiful hair to raise money for cancer. Thank you, and thanks to the Nanaimo News Bulletin for the photo of these angels. Merry Christmas. A HUGE BOUQUET to the traffic girls working in the Sherwood Drive area. Even in this cold and rainy weather they are always smiling and have a wave for me. I have seen some rude ones, but these girls really need to be commended. From the lady in the blue car. A HUGE BOUQUET to the folks at Nanaimo Chrysler – Phil, Leslie, Paula and the rest. The service is amazing and no pressure. We are happy with our decision and how you folks treated us. A HUGE AND MUCH APPRECIATED WELCOME to Casey and Agnes, the resident managers/caretakers of Waverly Manor Apartments. The outside and inside of our building looks great. Your hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed by many of the tenants and we thank you for taking the time to care.

MANY THANKS to the man who found my glasses in the washroom at Save-On-Foods and left them at the information booth in Country Club Centre.

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A BOUQUET to Thrifty Foods (Longwood), Quality Foods (Northridge), and Save-On-Foods (Country Club) for donating prizes to the Nanaimo British Club for the Harbour City Seniors show and tea at Bowen Park. A BOUQUET to Heather C. at Home Depot. Great customer service. THANK YOU to all my paper delivery customers who wave and to those who have given me extraordinary gifts. Each one of you holds a special place in my heart. I couldn’t do all the walking without consideration from everyone. From Sandy, the lady with the teddy bear cart.

A BIG BOUQUET OF IRISES to a hidden gem in our city. Sandra, of Sandra’s Head to Toe Salon on Haliburton Street, does a wonderful job at very affordable prices. A BOUQUET to the bowlers at Brechin Lanes who donated money toward colon cancer awareness for Movember.

A HEARTY THANKS to members of the Nanaimo Yacht Club who decorated their boats with Christmas lights and took them down the Newcastle Island channel into Departure Bay and back. It helps with the Christmas spirit.

MANY FLOWERS AND THANKS to the woman who followed me into the Nanaimo Ice Centre parking lot to tell me that my licence plate had expired. I had the new sticker in my glove box, but it was a very nice thing to do. Thank God for people like yourself.

A HEARTFELT BOUQUET to palliative care nurses Joy and Viola, the pain management crew – especially Dr. Riggan and Dr. Carr – home support workers, and friend Fred Landry. You all showed such care and compassion to a great man, my dad Earl Phillips.

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A BOUQUET OF PURRS AND MEOWS to Kathy at Kathy’s Cat Care for her wonderful care when we boarded Jack. He will be back.

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.

A POINSETTIA BOUQUET OF THANKS to David V. who helped me when I was short 30 cents at Value Village. I will pass on your kindness to another shopper.

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A BEEF F to the person who beefed about the “vertically challenged” person complaining about high store shelves. I am also “height impaired” and understand how frustrating it is. The garbage collectors for my apartment complex changed the regulation-sized trash bins for bigger ones recently and I have to ask my neighbours to help me put out my trash. Runts have rights, too. A BEEF F to whoever keeps stealing things from my patio. The objects aren’t very expensive, or very glamorous, but I’m on a low, fixed income and can’t afford to replace them, so please either open up your wallet and buy your own patio furnishings or rob somebody else for a while. A BEEF F to the person who didn’t clean up the gift their dog left in the parking lot next to the music store on Townsite Road. I walked through a pile of leaves, not realizing that there was something else underneath. Parking lots are like sidewalks – you must scoop the poop. A BIG HONKING BEEF to the guy passing me while I rode my bike along the Island Highway. You didn’t have to honk. There are enough things to make a cyclist nervous without you honking and freaking me out. Besides, how anxious can anyone be to go shopping?

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A SAD BUT ANGRY BEEF F to all local businesses, the media, and politicians who wish me Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. Is this an attempt to be politically correct and not upset anyone? Well, I’m one of thousands who are upset. I have written down your names and will take my business elsewhere in the new year. A BEEF F to the beef about not recieving a thank-you card for attending someone’s wedding. When someone invites you to share a special moment in their life, pays for your dinner and plans a good time for you and others, the only thing you should be expecting in return is a memorable day. A SADDER BEEF F to the team travelling to Vancouver who jumped to the front of the cafeteria line. I blame the food server for allowing them to get away with it. It’s a good job the team didn’t try this on me. A BEEF. How can the Vancouver Island Health Authority justify charging $2.50 for two hours parking at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital? A SMELLY BEEF F to people who post free ads and then don’t bother to remove them once they have sold. A BIG PIECE OF ROTTEN BEEF to a person driving in front of me down Fitzwilliam Street recently. Two women with a toddler in a stroller hit the blinking signal for pedestrian crossing and started to cross. You hit the gas to drive through the crosswalk, missing them and their baby by inches. You didn’t accomplish much, as you had to wait for a red light at the bottom of Fitzwilliam. A BEEF F to a young man who cut through my strata community with his dog. We have private property and no trespassing signs posted at both entrances. I asked him if he lived there and he said no. When I reminded him it was private property, he said he didn’t care, he lived on the other side and would cut through all he wanted.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF JOHN EDWARD HOWARD-GIBBON also known as JOHN HOWARD-GIBBON, formerly of #204 - 2815 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC.

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William Edward ((Bud)) Roworth

February 24, 1939 December 11, 2011

William E. Roworth affectionately known as Bud, Buddy and Uncle Bug, peacefully passed away with his devoted wife, Carol beside him after a brief but mighty challenge with Lung Cancer. Bud was predeceased by his parents, Bill & Harriett Roworth; brother-in-law, Val Dametto; nephew, David Dametto; and cousins Wayne Cole and Darren Swayne. Our Bud is survived by his soul mate of 37 years, Carol; his precious son, Anthony (Lynn); his special grandchildren, Dylan and Neve; his sister, Bev, and brother, David (Allison); brother-in-law, David (Diana); along with many dear nieces and nephews. He was especially close to his Aunt Dehlia; cousins Carolyn, Lois (Dick), Evie (Peter); friends Randy (Jodi), Larry (Alfonsa), Ingrid (Ron), John (Marcia), Bill, Dineke (Bill), Doug (Gail), Barry (Chris), Dean (Cindy), Norm (Sylvia), Lorri (Dean); many cousins, co-workers and friends. Throughout Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life he wore many hats. Best known as an exceptional artist, Creative Art Director, Graphics Designer, Addiction Counsellor, Life Skills Coordinator, Rehabilitation Coach, Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow, Heart & Stroke Volunteer and mentor to many. Bud valiantly lived the past six months leading all of us, who were close to him, on a series of wonderful adventures living â&#x20AC;&#x153;every moment of the day to the fullest,â&#x20AC;? We are forever grateful for the care and compassion shown by Dr. H. Reems, Dr. E. Golloway, Dr. R. Love, Home Care Nurse Jody, and the precious angels at NRGH Palliative Care, Emergency, and the Paramedics. A Funeral Mass for Bud will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Trinity Catholic Church, 6234 Spartan Road at 11:00 am. No ďŹ&#x201A;owers please. In memory of Bud, please â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pay it forwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the disadvantaged and hurting souls you encounter in life, as was Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion.

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MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992” Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464.

COMPUTER SERVICING. Minimum fee $24.95. (Haiti to Nanaimo). Call 250-591-5442. I need the work for long johns. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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ELECTRICIAN: HOME or BUSINESS. No job too small. Renovations, Additions. Senior and Single Parent discount. Licensed, Bonded. Call George (250)619-1384

HELP WANTED

PHARMACY ASSISTANT Medical Pharmacy in Nanaimo is looking for full and part-time Pharmacy Assistants. Experience an asset but not required Flexible hours (open Monday to Friday), no night shifts, weekends or stats. Wages and beneﬁts commensurate with experience. Must have good communication skills and adaptable to work in a professional environment.

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KING-SIZED BED, very good shape, 2 end tables w/lights, $275. Queen-sized brass bed, $100. Metal Futon, $75. (250)618-6800.

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

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $25 service call for home or ofﬁce. Mobile Certiﬁed Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187.

REAL ESTATE

Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Rooﬁng & ﬁnish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/Insured

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HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. ALL MANNER of Home Repairs, New Construction, Reno’s, Framing, Sheds, Decks, Fencing. Great rates & Refs. Call Derrick (250)816-8646 BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Sofﬁts, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601

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PLUMBING RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. (250)390-1982

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $300 KENMORE WASHER- stainless steel tub, hardly used, apt size, $170. Fax, Scan, Copy, 7820N, never used, $125. 250-228-4272.

2 CHRISTMAS tree stands, 1 heavy-duty (good for lrg tree), $40, $22. Call 250-753-3588. BLACK & DECKER hedge trimmer, 16”, $25. Craftsman belt sander, 3” x 21”, dustless, $55. Call 250-758-3410.

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250-729-9253 TOWNSITE- 2 bdrms, 2 balconies, light & bright. Storage, shared laundry. NS/NP. $750. 1/2 month free rent with lease. Avail. now.(250)758-4871.

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HOLLY HILL- 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, W/D hook-up. Clean, new paint & carpet. Close to amenities. $975. NP/NS. Avail now. (250)758-4871.

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HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.

HAMMOND BAY area, near new 3 bdrm, ocean view, upper home, 5 appls, ﬁreplace, lam ﬂrs/ceramic tile, garage, deck, views of Georgia Strait, small pets ok. $1545 mo. Roger at 250-713-1025.

HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $750. (250)716-3305.

LADYSMITH 6BDRM, 2bath or split 3-1. Near shopping & Golf Course. 250-240-7622

HOSPITAL AREA Reno’d 2 Bdrm, new balcony, paint. Quiet bldg, near park, Prof. on-site mgmt. Prkg incl’d. Avail Jan. 1 From $775/mo. Call 250-754-2936 NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002

NORTH END. Oceanview. 3 level, sunny 3 bdrm. 4 new appliances, newly renovated carport. Ref’s required. $1150. + hydro. 1-778-883-8703. VIU AREA, quiet location, avail Jan. 1/2012, 3 bdrm upper house, 1.5 bath, patio, big fenced yard, incls F/S, D/W, shared W/D, D/D & refs req’d, no parties, N/S, $1200 + 70% hydro. 250-585-6065.

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NORTH NANAIMO- (Neck Point) 1 bdrm legal suite, 950sq ft newly reno’d, lrg living/dining rooms w/gas F/P, private W/D, separate kitchen w/den or storage (11x13), covered prking/separate driveway. Available Now. Must See! $950. Call (250)585-6079.

Spacious 2-level family home on peaceful, private, treed 1/4 acre lot on Camosun Drive. Lovely living & dining area with vaulted ceilings & 2 wood stoves; ocean view through huge ﬂoor-toceiling windows, nice deck, 2-car garage, with a lower level that could easily be suited. Only 3 minutes to VI University! Deposit Required Monthly Rent: $1,800 $2,000 www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053

S.METRAL AREA 1bdrm, sep entry, covered patio, prkng, shared lndry. Hydro/Cable incl. N/S, N/P. Furn. $875, Unfurn. $750 single. (250)758-8785 S NANAIMO 2bdrm, newly reno’d, 3mins to VIU & high schools, lrg fenced yard, prkg, W/D, $825 incl. utils. N/S, Sml pet ok. Jan 1st 250-544-0755 STEPHENSON POINT: 2 B/R, 1,350 sq.ft., private entry. Avail. January 1st. $950/m. 585-3777

ROOMS FOR RENT SINGLE & DOUBLE units; some with kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650 & weekly starting at $250. (250)754-2328

SUITES, LOWER 422 DAVIS- (Ladysmith) 1 bdrm, $500. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 6583 JENKINS- 2 bdrms, $675. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BEBAN PARK remodelled 2bdrm, sep. entry, prkg, storage room, shared lndry. $900 utils incl. 1 (250)756-0801 C. NANAIMO, bright 1 bdrm lower suite, ALL inclusive, N/S, pets neg, avail Jan. 1/12, $750 mo, 250-756-2819. HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, $700 mo hydro incl’d, own W/D, pets neg, avail immed, call 250-755-6077. LOWER LANTZVILLE: 1bdrm suite. Walk to Beach. View. $775/mo. Includes hydro. Private patio. Non smoker. No pets. 250-755-5191. NANAIMO- (close to University) lake front suite, spacious 2 bdrm, quiet neighbourhood, walk-in shower, elevator, fully equipped kitchen, W/D. $900. Call Wayne (250)755-1926 or (250)802-3577.

VIU/UNIV AREA: Brand new 2 bdrm bsmt suite, sep ent & prkg, very spacious, small patio, NS/NP. $875/mo, utils & cable incl’d. Avail immed. Call (250)619-7097.

SUITES, UPPER BRIGHT, NEW 2bdrm, private entry & patio, 5appli’s and utils all included. $1,000/m Avail Dec. 15th or Jan. 1st. Contact Deb at 250-751-9640 or Kent at 250-740-1727 to view.

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N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail immed. Ref. req.250-758-4963

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N. NANAIMO- 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. NS/NP. Refs req. $900. utils/cable/hydro included. 250-390-4692.

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Friday U PIONEER PARK work party takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help restore the forest. Interested people can contact michael.geselbracht@gmail.com for details.

Ongoing U NANAIMO HEALING Rooms. Come in for prayer, Mondays 7-9 p.m., Maranatha Church, 6553 Portsmouth Rd. 250-7557838. U CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association free recovery workshops, Rm. 19, Beban Park to May. 250-716-8827 for more information. U MID ISLAND Advanced Toastmasters meet first Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Rm. 8, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 250-619-1405. U TOPS GROUP meets Mondays, Rm. B019, NRGH from 6-7:30 p.m. near the sat lab entrance. Lose weight

sensibly. 250-7544334 for info. U TOASTMASTERS ON The Hill meets Tuesdays at 5- 6:15 p.m., Vancouver Island University, Bldg. 180, Rm. 316. 250-758-3227. U SUNRISERS TOASTT MASTERS meet Fridays, 6:30 a.m, Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd. 250-585-2232. U ENTERPRISING TOASTMASTERS meets Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Fairview Elementary School. 250-7546636. U HEART OF F the Island Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int. meets Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lantzville. 250-7223233. U PARADISE P ISLE Senior Society mixed eight-ball tournament, Fridays, 10 a.m., 201 Albert St. Cash prizes for top-three winners. 250-754-9566 for

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details. U YELLOW POINT Singers community meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Cedar Secondary School. Phone 250616-0421 for further details. U PARENT SUPPORT Circles free weekly groups for parents with children 12 and under. 1-800-665-6880 for information. U HUB CITY Toastmasters meets, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Occidental Hotel (downstairs), 432 Fitzwilliam St. U KIWANIS SUNRISERS breakfast meetings, Thursdays, 7 a.m. 250755-1696 for information. U ISLAND COUNSELLING Women’s Wellness and Support Group for depression, anxiety, relationship loss, trauma, worries. Thursdays 6:45-8:45 p.m. 250-754-9988. U CITIZENS ON Patrol (COPs) meets third Wednesday of the month, RCMP community police station on Prideaux Street. Volunteers needed to be the eyes and ears of the RCMP. 250-758-6535 for more information.

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For the Van Osch sisters, it just wouldn’t seem like Christmas without curling. As always at this time of year, the Nanaimo girls are getting ready to take on the challenge of Curl B.C. provincial championships. This year it’s Kesa Van Osch skipping a junior team that includes Kalia Van Osch, Marika Van Osch and Brooklyn Leitch. The Nanaimo Curling Centre members are always contenders at provincials, and certainly this year the girls are among the favourites. They go in as a top seed after winning the A final at coastal playdowns, sweeping through their three

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Brooklyn Leitch, left, prepares to sweep for skip Kesa Van Osch during Christensen Collision Cash League play Thursday night at the Nanaimo Curling Centre. The Van Osch junior girls’ rink goes to provincials next week.

games undefeated. “I think we played amazing, probably the best we’ve played all year,” said Kesa. “Three straight wins to get the A qualifier felt pretty good.” The team started the final slowly, but recognized subtle changes to the ice conditions as the game wore on, and adjusted seamlessly. “It gave us a lot of confidence, really brought us together as

a team,” Marika said. “It was really good for us.” For the Van Osch sisters, it was their first time qualifying through the A, though Leitch, who is from Vancouver, had won the A before. “It makes us feel better, but I think it’s [also] a little bit more intimidating for the other teams we’re playing because we’re seen as the top team out of

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provincials both in juvenile and junior. They know the tournament is different than any other part of the season. At qualifiers, teams don’t necessarily need to finish first to move on. At provincials, only one team gets British Columbia jackets. “You’ve really got to shine this one week to make it through,” said Leitch. ◆ See ‘CURLERS’ /34

’Tis the season when Santa Claus decides which boys and girls have been good or bad this year. The young men on the Nanaimo Clippers have been a little of both, winning and losing hockey games and compiling a 16-120-5 record at the B.C. Hockey League’s Christmas break. The team hasn’t found the consistency it wants, but the Clips are in fourth place in the Coastal Conference, so they hold down a playoff position. “We’ve kept ourselves in the battle and we have lots of improving that we can still do, so I’m expecting that our team will continue to improve in the second half,” said Mike Vandekamp, Clippers coach and general manager. Coming off a pair of wins, the Clippers see positives and negatives to a 10-day holiday. “We needed a break. You usually do by this time of year,” said the coach. “We’ve been pretty demanding of our guys. All year we’ve asked lots from them.” The time is also useful from a healing standpoint, Vandekamp said. But days away from the rink can feel like lost opportunities, too. “A hockey coach isn’t a huge fan of a break of this nature because we’ve got lots of work to do when we get back, in short order,” said Vandekamp. “But it’s just the way it is. We’re just going to have to work as hard as we can quickly when we get back.” GAME ON … The next action for the Clippers is a road game Wednesday (Dec. 28) against the Coquitlam Express.

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World Taekwondo Academy students met personal goals last month, earning black belts. A press release from the Nanaimo club noted that aside from the their taekwondo skills, Grand Master Young Min Kim’s students have also learned respect, self-discipline and confidence. Earning black belts or improving their degree of black belts were Tehya Wilson, Kierra Anderson, Kavi Grewal, Sarina de Havelyn, Paul Kim, Victoria Johnson, Colin Tearoe, Ashley Anderson and Sana Khaze.

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Curlers want to shine for one week ◆ From /33 It is just one week to shine, but the girls will try to remember they do have the whole week to do so. Kalia Van Osch said her team has the experience to be able to pace itself at provincials. “To win first, you don’t have to win every single game,” she said. “But you have to be confident in yourself, you have to relax and you just have to have fun, enjoy it and believe in your team and believe in yourself for the week.” For 20-year-old Kesa Van Osch, it will be her last appearance at junior provincials. By now, she has an idea about what it might take to win, and an idea about how to

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Kesa Van Osch, left, Kalia Van Osch, Marika Van Osch and Brooklyn Leitch curl at provincials next week.

enjoy the experience. “[It’s] believing in your team that they can do it, that you have complete confidence in them. Playing your game the way you know how and having fun…” she said. “I want to do the best we can. It’s not do or die.”

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The Nanaimo Hornets women’s rugby team will face some fierce competition this spring as they step up to the Div. 1 league of competition. The women know they need to swarm the pitch with improved skills and leading up to the spring season they’re working on their defensive work, rucking and mauling. Britta Peterson, a player and secretary of the executive for the Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club, said the team is still going to maintain its core attitude. “Even though we’re moving up in tiers, it’s about maintaining the fun atmosphere and just enjoying the sport,” she said. The Nanaimo team ended the fall season in the middle of the pack in the Island Senior Women’s League, with a 4-3 record. The team earned its promotion to Div. 1 last spring. They defeated Burnaby in North Vancouver 17-3 and won the B.C. title for Div. 2 competition. Peterson said the women’s team has players of various ages from high school students to older. This spring, players from the Island teams may amalgamate and competitors will become valued teammates. The Hornets rugby team doesn’t have tryouts but instead recruits players throughout the season. Peterson said the Hornets extend an invitation to anyone interested in playing rugby to stop by the clubhouse, located at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, on Tuesday and Thursday nights when the women and men practise at 6 p.m. to learn about opportunities to join the club. The Hornets have levels of competition for many skill levels and ages including mini rugby six to 15 years, under-17 men, senior women, and Yoos to Bees over-40 programs. People can also call 250-390-2121 or check out the Hornets women’s team’s Facebook site. “We are really a big family with a larger club mentality,” said Peterson.

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Soccer VANCOUVER ISLAND SOCCER LEAGUE Div. 1 Cowichan FC Gordon Head Bays United Vic West Sooke Celtic Gorge FC Nanaimo Prospect Lake Lakehill Juan de Fuca

Div. 2 Castaways G.H. Blazers Saltspring Cowichan Utd. Lakehill Utd. G.H. Blue Powell River Bays United Nanaimo Gorge United

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W 10 9 9 8 6 5 4 2 2 1 W 8 8 7 6 4 5 4 4 3 2

L 2 2 2 4 3 6 6 9 11 11 L 2 5 3 4 3 7 5 8 7 7

T 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 2 1 0 T 4 0 2 2 5 2 3 2 3 3

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F 29 25 28 17 20 21 15 23 11 17

A 7 15 7 15 14 17 19 29 37 50 A 16 21 18 12 21 24 16 24 18 36

Pts 31 28 27 25 20 15 14 8 7 3 Pts 28 24 23 20 17 17 15 14 12 9

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W 8 7 6 4 4 4 0 0

L 1 1 2 2 4 6 8 9

T 1 2 1 3 1 0 1 1

F 22 22 21 17 13 28 4 2

A 4 10 7 10 10 26 30 32

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GP 33 32 34 33 32 35 33 30

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L 8 9 11 12 12 18 19 17

T 1 1 2 0 2 0 1 2

OTL 4 3 2 5 2 0 1 0

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GF 126 101 111 118 126 132 90 97

GA 100 103 85 110 108 140 123 110

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W 20 19 19 16 16 17 12 11

T 1 1 1 0 1 3 2 0 0 0

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W 15 15 14 14 12 10 11 10 7 3 1

L 3 5 7 10 8 9 11 10 14 16 19

T 5 2 3 0 4 5 2 4 3 4 2

Pts 35 32 31 28 28 25 24 24 17 10 4

GF 79 125 107 103 78 99 82 90 83 62 53

GA 42 65 70 88 74 85 87 93 113 99 145

◆ Dec. 23 - B.C. Major Midget League exhibition. North Island Silvertips alumni game. Rink No. 2, Nanaimo Ice Centre, 4 p.m. ◆ Dec. 26 - Rugby exhibition. Nanaimo Hornets intrasquad. May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, 1 p.m. ◆ Jan. 3 - High school basketball, senior girls’ exhibition. Wellington Wildcats vs. Ballenas Whalers. Wellington Secondary School gym, 5 p.m. ◆ Jan. 3 - High school basketball, senior AA girls. Barsby Blazers vs. Isfeld Ice. John Barsby Community Secondary School gym, 5 p.m. ◆ Jan. 3 - High school basketball, senior AAA girls. Dover Bay vs. G.P P. Vanier. Dover Bay Secondary School gym, 5 p.m.

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