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2008 to more than three per cent by March 2010. Central and north Island residents have higher levels of premature mortality and a lower life expectancy than south Island residents, which Stanwick believes might have to do with the changing economic foundation in resource-based communities. The mental stress of unemployment can take a toll on physical health and if the person is poor, they are less likely to eat properly and more likely to live in poorer quality housing, he said. Jeorge McGladrey, executive director of Nanaimo Citizen Advocacy, said the number of people seeking assistance to pay medical bills jumped from 798 medical interventions in the 2008-09 fiscal year to 1,406 last fiscal year. Many of those were dental-related problems, she said, as well as foot problems and a myriad of health issues related to poor nutrition. ◆ See ‘PEOPLE’ /4
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Young mothers get special emphasis Health officials are focusing on young, first-time mothers, especially in the central Island region. The central Island has higher rates of teen pregnancies, preterm births and low birth weights than elsewhere on the Island and the Vancouver Island Health Authority will start a new initiative in the coming months to provide more support to women in higher risk categories. Dr. Richard Stanwick, the health authority’s chief medical health officer, said most chronic diseases originate in early childhood and some studies suggest that health problems could start before a baby is born. Jan Tatlock, the health authority’s director for community services, said public health nurses will assess pregnant women and provide services based on need, as opposed to providing the same services to all women. She said between 40 and 50 per cent of women need minimal services, such as breastfeeding support, but for the more vulnerable population, such as women struggling with poverty issues, teen mothers or new immigrants, nurses will follow the baby’s progress from soon after conception to the first two years of life and provide individual support. The health authority will start a randomized clinical trial of the new initiative next July, said Tatlock. Those not selected for the study will receive the services currently offered. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Salmon got another spot to spawn in Nanaimo’s Millstone River this week. About 300 tonnes of gravel was spread in the river Wednesday to create a 200square-metre spawning bed near the Pryde Vista Golf Course. Staff from the B.C. Conservation Foundation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the city started work at about 7:30 a.m. as the specially blended gravel mix was trucked in and spread over the site. “We’re going to dump the gravel in and then we’ll have a city mini-excavator build a pad to stand on, then start pushing the gravel around,” said Michelle Kehler, of the B.C. Conservation Foundation. “He’ll essentially be working piece by piece to create the pad.” The work is part of ongoing enhancement projects in the 14-kilometre Millstone River designed to encourage coho salmon spawning. A similar spawning bed was added near Westwood Road in 2010. With enhancements, the river can potentially produce an estimated 30,000 juvenile coho annually.
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Sockeye probe reports split Two researchers hired by the Cohen Inquiry have come to differing conclusions on the likelihood commercial salmon farms are harming Fraser River sockeye. SFU biologist Larry Dill concluded the evidence suggests the growth in fish farm production and the decline in sockeye stocks are linked, likely in concert with other marine factors. He found the spread of disease is the most likely factor – not sea lice infestations, escaping farmed
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Costs to repair and reinforce the trestle and passenger walkway at the downtown Nanaimo B.C. Ferries terminal have surpassed $300,000. Ferry service between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island was scheduled to return to normal today (Sept. 1) as repairs to a damaged trestle are complete. Vehicle traffic to and from the island was rerouted to the Duke Point ferry terminal Aug. 12 after a Royal Paving truck loaded with asphalt drove onto the passenger walkway, collapsing a portion of the trestle. Foot passengers had to board a water taxi at the Nanaimo Boat Basin. The ferry corporation continues to investigate the incident. Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman, said repair costs are about $300,000 and there are added costs of the water taxi as well as additional staff at the Duke Point terminal. “It was a big job. We had Vancouver Pile Driving on site as well as our terminal maintenance crew,” she said. “We had a lot of co-operation from the Nanaimo Port Authority who had Van Pile scheduled to do work over on their property. They were accommodating enough to switch the schedule around.” B.C. Ferries knew the walkway was not reinforced for vehicle weight and had told Royal Paving that, said Marshall. “For whatever reason, the vehicle did go over onto the cantilevered portion and it gave way,” she said. “We are conducting a divisional inquiry into the incident which will take several months to conclude.” Marshall wouldn’t comment on whether the ferry corporation would seek compensation from Royal Paving for the cost of the repairs. Don Howell of Royal Paving also declined to comment while the incident is under investigation. Meanwhile, regular service on the route was scheduled to resume with the 5:25 a.m. sailing from Gabriola. Penny Hawley, who commutes to Nanaimo for work Monday to Friday via the water taxi, said while there were only slight inconveniences, it will be good to return to normal. “There were some initial hiccups right after the accident,” she said. “It took me two an a half hours to get home on [Aug. 16] because the water taxi was sold out for five o’clock. A few of us had slight meltdowns” Hawley e-mailed B.C. Ferries the next
emergency and something has to be put in place, but the fact they didn’t make it any easier to find Gabriola is frustrating. It’s just another in a long line of issues we have with B.C. Ferries.” Marshall said all things considered, the service worked well, but any decision on having the Gabriola route run full-time between the island and Duke Point would be up to the province. “It has been talked about in the past. We put forward an efficiencies report to the government nearly a year ago, but changing the route would be a government decision,” she said.
A Nanaimo woman who suffered serious injuries when an RCMP officer allegedly punched her in the face vows to continue her fight to have the member charged. Victoria Police announced last week it had concluded its investigation into the incident and no criminal charges were coming against the officer nor the alleged victim. Camilla McGuire suffered multiple facial fractures and a concussion when she was allegedly struck by one of two Mounties who attended her home on Cedar Road March 2. She said any civilian would have been charged with assault if they had injured someone by striking them in the face. “Why should it be different if you are an officer?” McGuire asked. “I think you should be held even more accountable. For example, if a social worker – as I am – was to abuse a child under my care, I would be held criminally responsible and should be charged and held accountable for that.” Samantha Hulme, regional Crown counsel spokeswoman, said after Crown counsel reviewed the report from Victoria Police, it concluded the Mounties involved acted within the course and scope of their duties and acted reasonably in the circumstances. “Our charge assessment standard is a two-part standard,” Hulme said. “Is there a substantial likelihood of conviction and is it in the public interest to proceed? So, with respect to the police, that wasn’t met and then also with respect to the separate considerations about the conduct of the McGuires and all of the circumstances, the Crown also thought that our charge assessment standard had not been met with respect to forwarding charges or proceeding with charges.” McGuire’s lawyer Cameron Ward said he has asked for the report Victoria Police sent to Crown counsel so he can review it. In an e-mail to the News Bulletin Monday, Ward said his impression is that the investigation and handling of the case confirms why police should not be investigating police. McGuire said the physical and emotional trauma will be with her forever and as long as police continue to avoid holding their colleagues accountable, nothing will change. “Really today, I’m feeling a lot more hopeful that this is not done, because as far as I’m concerned, this isn’t done,” McGuire said.
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day suggesting an extra water taxi be available between 4-6 p.m. on weekdays. “They put another taxi on and except for a few people being left behind, it’s been fine,” she said. “They have been very accommodating.” Kathy Ramsey, chairwoman of the Gabriola Theatre Festival, which ran during the disruption, said she cannot believe there wasn’t signage on the Island Highway informing drivers of the changes to the Gabriola route. “I don’t know how many people told me they flew right by the Duke Point turnoff only to be told in Nanaimo they had to go back,” she said. “I understand it’s an
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Health worries a top concern In many ways it seems like a no-brainer – as economic tides turn, so does the overall health of the general public. When an individual’s financial situation worsens, there’s a far greater chance that person’s physical well-being will also take a beating. Dr. Richard Stanwick, the Vancouver Island Health Authority’s chief medical health officer, highlights his concerns over declining public health tied to the recent recession in his latest annual report. With money tight, people are under more stress and are less likely to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Making healthy food choices might be simply beyond their means. Ironically, one of the possible results of poor nutrition is a condition more commonly associated with affluence – obesity. While wealth can contribute to growing waistlines (think aging baby boomers who grew up in a time of greater abundance), regardless of the root cause, the net impact is a greater chance of chronic diseases such as diabetes, and more pressure on our already over-burdened health-care system. In Nanaimo, unemployment rates leapt dramatically since the start of the recession, topping out (hopefully) at 16 per cent earlier this year. There’s no question the overall health of our population took a hit as a result, with more and more people struggling to make ends meet. In fact, the strength of the economy – often a factor over which we have little control – is tied to far more aspects of our lives that just the bottom line in our bank account. The warning in Stanwick’s report is yet another reminder that every choice we make requires careful consideration, as everything we do likely has an effect on our long-term physical well-being. 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
‘People’s victory’ means pain ahead response is self-centred and unreNDP leader Adrian Dix couldn’t contain his glee at the result of the alistic. An efficient tax system that ends harmonized sales tax referendum. the advantage given to services He seemed positively giddy that over goods, while raising revenue the provincial budget will forgo to lift up the poorest people, is now $3 billion in revenue over the next a dirty word. Any kind of meanfew years, and clearly relishes the ingful tax reform will be politically prospect of getting back to the radioactive for years to come. legislature in October to resume Resource industries, the movie his demands for more spending in business and other every ministry of the private sector job genB.C. government. B.C. erators can now plan He can start soon, for a significant B.C. VIEWS standing in passionate disadvantage in 2013. solidarity with B.C.’s Tom Fletcher Ontario can celebrate. 40,000 public school Black Press Meanwhile, demand for teachers as they strike government services to to press their demands take care of the great for huge increases in grey blob that is my salary and benefits that generation can only already exceed what soar. most private sector It’s not just old people workers will ever see. outnumbering the Bill Vander Zalm was young. I mentioned thrilled too, beaming that famous smile as he climbed in a while back that Canada has already passed another signifihis long black Mercedes to resume cant milestone. Statistics Canada his comfortable retirement. He reported in May on the people never expected to be able to leave fortunate enough to have employthe province in a mess one more er-supported pension plans in time, but fate has been kind to addition to government pension. him. He probably still believes he And it turns out that 2010 was the has helped the poor, as he claimed first year in the country’s history in his nonsensical rants against where more public sector workers the HST. This is the “people’s victory” that enjoyed this benefit than private sector workers. Dix crowed about. B.C. and the Author Mark Steyn talks about rest of the country are entering a this problem in relation to the perilous time where retired people troubles in Europe. He refers to outnumber the young and pension the “Government Party,” which is plans, private and public, grow increasingly fragile. And in classic the ever-growing public sector, and the “Dependency Party,” which is baby-boomer style, our political
everyone on pensions and welfare. When those two “parties” constitute a majority, they can force the government to satisfy their demands without regard to economic reality. This is what has happened in Greece. It is very close to happening in other European countries, and today B.C. is a step closer to it. When the verdict came in on the HST referendum, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon talked about going around to consult the public on how to reinstate the provincial sales tax. He vowed that B.C. will somehow still balance its budget in two years, and seemed to leave the door open to some minor modifications of the sales tax system. Premier Christy Clark quickly shut that door. It would be “disrespectful” to do anything other than bring back the post-war PST in all its rustic beauty, with the little boutique exemptions like bicycles and Toyota Priuses that have been attached by politicians over the years. Self-employed business people can now look forward to collecting and remitting two separate taxes again. There will be a cost to this “people’s victory.” It will involve reducing public services, raising taxes or both. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc
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To the Editor, Re: Writer raised valid points on activism, Letters, Aug. 27. Just before the fall of the Roman Empire, Romans were very man-centred. They lived in cities where a few supported many, they were obsessed with exercise, health and diet and they were prolific consumers who would borrow money to purchase what they could not afford. They loved travel, entertainment and fame, and wealth was the single measure of success. The Roman Emperor Constantine was instrumental
To the Editor, Last week’s announcement of a shutdown of recreational fishing is terrible news for coastal communities. Our company operates a number of businesses on the coast of British Columbia, including sport fishing resorts and marinas. Several of these businesses will be severely impacted by this closure. Our employees will soon be dealing with guests who are unable to fulfill their plans to fish halibut, guests that in many cases travelled from great distances, at great expense, to have that experience. We’re also dealing with cancellations. We’ll no doubt be cutting back staffing levels accordingly, resulting in a ripple effect of lost economic activity for these communities where our employees live, work and spend money. In difficult economic times, the results of DFO’s policy are completely contradictory to the government of Canada’s attempts to provide economic stimulus. It’s quite simple. The recreational sector, based on its contribution to the economy of Canada, needs more than 12 per cent of the allowable catch. We are by no means advocating higher catch limits than what is prescribed at the beginning of each fishing season for halibut. We just need a bigger slice of the pie to stay in business. Our friends in the commercial sector will also argue that they need to make a living. We wholeheartedly agree. Unfortunately, what has occurred by the protection of this halibut quota is that the quota holders are literally making hundreds of thousands of dollars selling their quota (which was acquired for free) every year. Less than one third of these quota holders actually fish. So in truth DFO is really protecting big business and quota traders, not the livelihoods of commercial fishermen. If things don’t change, how could we interpret a perpetuation of the existing halibut allocation policy to be anything other than DFO being influenced more by big business and quota traders than by the economic and social needs of thousands in coastal communities? As for DFO’s ‘experimental fishery’, which is essentially the recreational sector paying big business and quota traders for a right to catch some of their ‘gifted’ halibut quota? Surely DFO can’t be serious? Lanny Sawchuk executive vice-president and chief operations officer Oak Bay Marine Group
in the formation of the Roman Church. The Roman Empire fell, in part, because of trade deficits, rampant inflation, and financial hording and over taxation. Jump forward 1,000 years and the Renaissance revived the idea that man was the centre of all things, a concept with tendrils in the new individualistic religious reform called Protestantism, which has evolved into the very mancentered ideologies seen in modern Western evangelical churches. Christianity with its often-misrepresented belief
that man has a covenant of “dominion” over nature has arguably had a negative role in our attitude with respect to our treatment of the nonhuman world and our environment. To entwine this covenant and “god’s law” is to put nature at the feet of man, a belief acceptable for subsistence populations 2,000 years ago, but not in our modern world with indescribable destructive capabilities. Those who crusade to defend those without a voice understand that ignoring the sufferance and waste of creatures
such as dolphins screaming in death throes while suspended in nets is to ignore the “law of nature”, the law of balance and sustainability. We need to understand; humans are not the centre of everything and that all creatures have significance and a role in the intricate interwoven mosaic called nature that sustains us. The letter writer may have been well-intentioned, but she should not have pitted animal activism and religious dogma to support Ruth Bard. Ron Heusen Nanaimo
HST referendum rejected greed, not tax itself To the Editor, Re: HST decision a costly one, Letters, Aug. 30. It is always interesting to read people’s point of view, even when you do not agree. There are a couple things that I think we should remember about the HST. The Conservative government did not just decide one day to give poor old British Columbia a few billion dollars for nothing. They only gave us a share of the extra tax revenue that knew they would collect under HST. There are many things that in the past we only paid PST on that now the federal government gets five per cent GST on. A good example is used cars and boats. The federal government got to increase the amount of taxes and the provincial government got all the blame. There is talk that B.C. will now have to borrow to pay back the money the federal government gave us. The truth is the B.C. government did not have the money in the first place, so they are only borrowing now what they would have borrowed two years ago without HST. They say we are going to be losing thousands of jobs without the HST as “corporations start shifting their operations to more friendly tax areas” and yet our unemployment rate has increased to 16 per cent under the HST.
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Where are all the new jobs and operations that the HST was to create in Nanaimo? Do you see banks and oil companies creating jobs? They say business is not reinvesting at present, but waiting out the recession to find the cheapest place to reinvest. It is true that collecting just one tax instead of two makes it easier and save business money. The problem is that if it was done as revenue-neutral by both the B.C and federal governments, there would not have been a problem. Both governments caused the problem by using the HST to increase the tax burden on the working people, while reducing the taxes for the business and increasing government
revenue at the same time. It was the greed, not the HST, that the people could not swallow. Terrance Wagstaff Nanaimo
Foghorns necessary on West Coast water To the Editor, It’s been roughly eight years since the Canadian Coast Guard silenced most of the foghorns on our West Coast lighthouses. I seem to recall that this was going to save them $75,000 per year in maintenance costs. Of course, the main reason they used to justify this move was the increasingly widespread use of GPS devices. But here’s the part of their logic that I just don’t understand: this same coast guard still feels it’s necessary to have all their visual aids to navigation in place to this day, and, presumably, well into the future. Even with more widespread use of GPS in 2011, the coast guard maintains its system of day markers, cardinal buoys, lighthouses, etc. So, on the one hand, they seem to be saying that regardless of GPS usage, and the amazing capabilities of a properly functioning GPS unit onboard the boat of a knowledgable user, it is necessary to have these aids to navigation in place. A position I agree with. On the other hand, they appear to be saying that these
aids are only necessary when visibility is good. When visibility drops and the fog rolls over you so fast you think someone stole the bow of your boat, well, then you’re supposed to rely on your GPS and only your GPS. There’s something backward about this thinking. Wouldn’t it be beneficial to have aids to navigation available when you can’t see where you’re going? Obviously, they’d have to be signals that are heard rather than seen – in a word, foghorns. Not only would their distinctive sound help confirm your location, it would also accomplish what foghorns on boats and ships continue to do: avoid collisions in the fog, in this case with the land. Lighthouses with foghorns have always served this dual purpose, regardless of the weather. They’ve let mariners know where they are while warning them away from the shore, where there’s not enough water to float your boat. I spoke to a lightkeeper years ago who said they fought the removal of the foghorns and would welcome their return. Now that the government has indicated that staffed lighthouses are here to stay, I’d like to see, or hear, those lightkeepers turn on the foghorns again, whenever the fog drops in. It’s an inexpensive way to keep this foggy coast safer. Glen Farrough Tofino
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Future depends on learning more about our home Biologists recently found a strange monkey in the Amazon. They didn’t know this unusual creature with its bright red beard and tail even existed. Researchers also found what they believe to be a massive river running 6,000 kilometres underneath the Amazon River. The underground Hamza River is 200 to 400 kilometres wide, though, whereas the Amazon ranges from one to 100 kilometres wide. These are just two examples of how much we have yet to learn about our planet. As for the
plants and animals that share our home, a recent study – “How Many Species Are There on Earth and in the Ocean?” – suggests that of the estimated 8.7 million species on Earth, 86 per cent on land and 91 per cent in the oceans have not been described by scientists. And describing just means identifying and naming. It doesn’t mean we know anything about population numbers, geographic distribution, what they eat, how they reproduce, or their relationship with other species.
we can’t really appreAuthors of the ciate the magnitude study, published in of species lost until the scientific journal we know what species PLoS Biology, argue are there,” that understudy co-austanding SCIENCE thor Camilo the range MATTERS Mora said. of biodiAs well as versity in David Suzuki the titi monour world with Faisal Moola key, other is crucial animals to conserrecently vation. In discovered many cases, include plants and a small animals African are going antelope, a extinct bacterium before we that consumes ironeven know of their oxide on the sunken existence. Titanic, an under“We know we are water mushroom, a losing species because jumping cockroach, of human activity, but
and a “prehistoric” eel found in a cave in the Pacific Ocean. The eel has so many unusual features, including a second upper jaw, that it has been classified as a new species belonging to a new genus and family. And, several species that were thought to have been extinct have since been rediscovered. However, researchers say this doesn’t mean they have recovered. Pretty much all of them are still at risk of extinction. In fact, 92 per cent of all amphibians and
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The province’s plan to create a civic spending watchdog that might find efficiencies and uncover waste will be a hot topic at this fall’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. UBCM president Barbara Steele denies mayors and councillors are fearful of the government’s intent to appoint a municipal auditor-general, but says they
initiative was a promise of Premier Christy Clark when she ran for the B.C. Liberal leadership. The issue will be the topic of a workshop with Chong at the UBCM convention at the end of September. But Steele and others don’t see how there’s much time for the province to meaningfully consult cities if Victoria aims to create the new office during an expected sitting of the legislature in October.
or constrain their ability to pursue different approaches or policies. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong has said civic performance audits wouldn’t overrule local governments but would highlight areas communities could save money. She also indicated they could look at property tax rates – industry and business have long demanded a mechanism to cap and perhaps reduce what they pay. The municipal auditor-general
have plenty of questions. “There doesn’t seem to be a local government opposed to somebody coming in and checking out the books, checking the spending and even checking for best practices,� Steele said. “The concern is we don’t know what the auditor-general is supposed to do or what’s broken. We don’t know what they’re looking to fix.� Some civic leaders suspect the audits could limit their autonomy
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A $10-million expansion at Nanaimo’s sewage tratment plant is underway. Work on an 18-month project to build a third digester began last week at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre. Solids removed during the treatment process are currently processed by two digesters at the site, and an additional one is now required to meet current and future needs. In addition to addressing solids handling capacity requirements, Digester 3 will also accommodate the sludge that will be generated once the pollution control centre is upgraded to secondary treatment in 2015, said
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Mother charged in fatal crash stands trial start Tuesday (Sept. 6) and is expected to wrap up Sept. 14. The crash happened on the Island Highway in Cassidy on Dec. 22, 2008. Two boys, aged two and nine, died, while two girls were injured in the crash.
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The great “no-flip mattress” rip-off How much money have you lost trying to get a good night’s sleep? If you want sweet dreams, read on. by John Rogers, President, John’s Bedroom Barn For over a quarter of a century now I’ve been searching for the perfect mattress system. I’ve listened to sales rep after sales rep telling me about their “latest and greatest, new and improved” products ad nauseam. On many an occasion I’ve bought these “latest and greatest” systems for my own stores, hoping each time that the product would live up to its hype. I’d conservatively guess that over the years we’ve spent over $150,000 on mattress systems that failed and warranties that didn’t work because of the fine print. And over the years we’ve listened to innumerable clients who are in the same boat. They’ve spent thousands of dollars on conventional mattress systems that failed weeks, months or a couple of years after their purchase, only to find that the terms of their warranty made it impossible to collect. What’s wrong with the mattress industry In the old days, mattress had quilted “comfort layers” both top and bottom. This meant we all had to flip our mattresses regularly in order to efficiently utilize both layers of topping. Now I never met anyone who enjoyed flipping their mattress, so it was inevitable that sooner or later someone would come up with a solution. This great day arrived in 2003 when manufacturers declared that the “no flip mattress” was the answer. “No more fighting with your bed! With our New and Improved Product, all you have to do is lie down and go to sleep” Sounds great, but were they really trying to save you extra work? No - they were trying to cut costs. Instead of quilting mattresses both top and bottom to provide you with two comfort layers, they saved a pile of money by only quilting the top. And because there’s only one quilted layer, guess what wears out twice as fast? You got it - your no-flip mattress. So it turns out that while the no-flip gimmick may have saved you some work, the real winners are the manufacturers who cut their costs by cutting quality. Why the warranties don’t work You can still get 15 - 20 year warranties on these
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Despite battling a cold and wet spring and summer, floods, and the never-ending annoyance of ravens, the corn crop is still a-maze-ing. Stretching in some places close to three metres high and so thick you can barely see few feet off the trail, it is easy to see how someone can get lost in McNab’s Corn Maze. But Murray McNab insists everyone finds their way out of this maize maze, eventually. “I’ve never found any bones here in the springtime, so everyone gets out,� he joked. The corn maze started its 10th year of operation Aug. 26 – a little later than usual thanks to the weather. McNab is doing an alien crop circles theme
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is offering a series of free sewing classes in the fall aimed at teaching skills to those who are nervous about getting started or can’t afford the startup costs. “We’ve been meeting casually through the summer,� said Valerie Froom, group coordinator. “It’s a great way to learn new skills without feeling pressured or embarrassed.� The group meets Mondays nights in the church hall at 4235 Departure Bay Rd. More structured classes start in the fall, but this does not mean more experience is needed. The first fall class takes place Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. and will focus on basic skills including turning the
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machine on, threading it and sewing items such as placemats, pillow cases and small book bags. Sewing machines and fabric are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own both to ensure there is enough to go around and to learn the specifics of their machine. “Sewing circles used to be a common neighbourhood activity back in the day. Women got together for friendship, shared their skills and learned from one another,� said Froom. “We’re more isolated now and I’d like to change that.� For more information about the fall schedule, or to volunteer as a teacher, please e-mail Froom at vfroom@shaw.ca or come out to any of the September sessions.
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Search begins for gutsiest Canadians The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada is searching for the nation’s gutsiest citizens. Canada has among the highest rates of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world. There are more than 200,000 Canadians personally affected by Crohn’s and colitis and a much larger network of caregivers, friends, family and members of the medical community whose lives are dedicated to these diseases and who deserve to be recognized.
Seven Canadians will be honoured in November as part of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two similar, yet distinct conditions which directly affect the digestive system. There is no cure and no known cause. Nomination can be made online at www.getgutsymonth.com for someone who faces inflammatory bowel disease or supports an individual with IBD. The deadline for entries is Oct. 1.
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Life in Cuba will be in the spotlight as Pacific Gardens Co-housing Community hosts a discussion on the Caribbean nation. Esperanza Luzbert of the Cuban Institute for Friendship to Cuba is the guest speaker Sunday (Sept. 4) at 7 p.m. at 347 Seventh St. Topics include: the 20th anniversary of the Ernesta Che Guevara Volunteer Work Brigade; continued efforts to free the Cuban Five – five men in U.S. prison, serving four life sentences; and the annual bid by delegates to the United Nations to have the U.S. end its blockade against Cuba. For more information, please call 250-7543060.
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Not everyone who went to school in June will be heading back to class Tuesday (Sept. 6). Along with recent graduates, a good number of newly retired teachers will be beginning a new phase of their lives as well. To help them adjust to their new reality, the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Retired Teachers Association is hosting a To Hell with The Bell breakfast at 10 a.m. on the first day back. Cost for newly retired members is only $5. Current RTA members who wish to attend are also welcome to join in the fun. Regular RTA luncheons start again Oct.4 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, 1630 East Wellington Rd. Retired educators from other districts and provinces are welcome to attend and become members. Please RSVP to Pat at 250-753-5971 by Friday (Sept. 2) about attending either event.
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Where he belongs expression in Cotton’s playing. “He really ruined me,” Brown said. arpdog Brown After the harmonica – found a place where he belonged referred to as a ‘harp’ in blues music – came the and he stayed guitar. there for 30 years. It was the Rolling Stones The blues singer and which expanded Brown’s musician can remember knowledge of blues as he as early as age five roamfound names like McKinley ing the neighbourhood and Morganfield straying and Ellas from home. McDaniel School was in the songclose by – writing elementary HARPDOG BROWN with credits, who at one end Graham Guest play Dinturned out of the street, ers Rendezvous Sept. 4 to be Muddy high school at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22/ Waters and at the other – advance; $25/door. Call Bo Diddley, yet he craved 250-740-1133. respectively. adventure. In the “Some of blues, he found a place he my friends got to take the finally felt natural, a place bus to school,” he said. where he belonged. “I thought I was missing Soon after school, Brown something.” found himself discussing He said he thinks it could his future with a buddy and be a trait of adopted chilrealized that he didn’t want dren, which he was. to be a zombie worker who “We really don’t have a lived for coffee breaks. feeling of root,” Brown “Music is the only way we said. “I kind of live the life can stay misfits,” his buddy of a gypsy.” told him. At age 16, he saw the “He was wrong when he blues legend James Cotton said the Stones couldn’t go wailing on his harmonica. on forever,” Brown added. Brown was captivated by the emotion, passion and ◆ See ‘EMPOWERMENT’/21
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Future prima ballerinas won’t have to go far to audition for the Canada’s National Ballet School. The school is holding auditions and open classes in Nanaimo Nov. 2 for aspiring dancers. The tour stop is one of 20 across the country and the only one on Vancouver Island. “Each year NBS’s national audition tour is a top priority,” said Mavis Staines, artistic director. “Auditioning dance students aspiring to enter our
full-time professional ballet program, while also sharing NBS’s belief in the power of dance to connect Canadian communities from coast to coast, are vital to the school’s ongoing evolution. “As well, reconnecting annually with dance teachers while visiting their studios provides an opportunity for my colleagues and me to recognize their invaluable work,” she added. Auditions for the professional ballet program, which offers full-time dance training, academic education and residential care for students in Grades 6-12, and full-time dance training to post-secondary students in the
post-secondary program, take the form of a specially designed ballet class where dancers are assessed for quality of movement, coordination and overall suitability for the demands of classical ballet. The minimum age to audition is 10, and no prior ballet training is required for students aged 12 and under. Open classes are offered by the school’s artistic staff as an outreach component of the National Audition Tour. These classes are for junior and senior dance students regardless of their intent to audition for the full-time program. Designed for young dancers
Empowerment at core of blues ◆ From /19 Brown sees himself as a vehicle for songwriters, performing their message and reaching audiences with his interpretation, much like a teacher or a preacher, he said. “My real gift is the bridge between the ears and the creator,” he said. The message from the blues is one of empowerment, of shared burden of life’s miseries and the
knowledge that others understand the struggle, too. “That’s the power of the blues,” Brown said. “The blues isn’t always sad.” His roaming continues as he tours across the country. Since mid-July, he racked up more than 12,000 kilometres driving from town to town. “This is where I belong,” he said. He is currently touring and performing with
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Graham Guest, who he describes as one of the best piano players in Canada. Brown performs with Guest at Diners Rendezvous Sunday (Sept. 4) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22/advance; $25/ door. People with a ticket stub from last weekend’s Summertime Blues Festival receive $7 discount. Please call 250-740-1133 for more information or for ticket reservations.
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who are eager to explore movement, these classes give participants a dynamic sense of dance and performance. The school also offers a full and part-time teacher training program to high school dance majors, professional dancers seeking a career change and practising ballet teachers who
would like to enhance their knowledge and teacher skills. Entrance into the teacher program is by DVD audition submission only. Information detailing the application process is available at www.nbs-enb.ca. From the more than 1,000 young dancers who audition each year, approximately 150 are chosen to participate in the second-stage assessment, a fourweek summer school held at the school’s state-of-the-art training facilities in July. Registration for open classes and auditions begin in September. For more information, please visit www.nbs-enb.ca.
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MUSIC CAPTAIN HOWDY plays the Queen’s Thursday (Sept. 1). MELISSA HILL plays Acme Food Co. Friday (Sept. 2). TROPICAL HOT DOG NIGHT at the Queen’s Friday and Saturday (Sept. 2-3). DOUG THRING and Marty Howe play Acme Food Co Saturday (Sept. 3). HARPDOG BROWN with Graham Guest play Diners Rendezvous Sunday (Sept. 4) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22/advance; $25/ door. Call 250-7401133.
ERIC BIBB plays Wong and McKeen Phoenix Auditorium on Gabriola Wednesday (Sept. 7) at 7 p.m. Tickets $22. Call 1-877-247-9238, ext. 0. FOREIGN INFLUENCE plays the Queen’s Wednesday (Sept. 7). WE ARE TRAGEDY with Run with the Heard play the Queen’s Sept. 8. Tickets $10. THE BRIGHTS perform at Red Willow Coffeehouse at Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd., Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Call 250245-4659.
Patrick and Nicole Johnson play Dinghy Dock Pub Sept. 13, 7 p.m. MYC SHARRATT BAND plays the Queen’s Sept. 14. STATE OF SHOCK with guests play the Queen’s Sept. 15. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $15/advance at Lucid, Tranceformations and Harbour City Music; $20/door. THE JJAYS play the Queen’s Sept. 16. LUKE BLU GUTHRIE BAND plays Acme Food Co. Sept. 16. THUNDERSTRUCK tribute to AC/DC at Port Theatre Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $29.50. Call 250-7548550. TRAVELLER performs at Tenth St. Tavern, 1273 Island Hwy. South, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.
BIG THING tribute to Chicago plays the Queen’s Sept. 9 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $12. Followed by Lance LaPointe band at 10:30 p.m.
EMILY SPILLER and Alexandria Maillot and Alexander Reyes play Diners Rendezvous Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets $20/advance; $25/door. Call 250740-1133.
THE BIG MESS plays Acme Food Co. Sept. 9. GILLIAN STONE and Cameron Wigmore Quartet play Acme Food Co. Sept. 10.
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B’BOON plays the Queen’s Sept. 18.
ONGOING SUNDAY JAM at Patricia Hotel with Nightwatch from 3-7 p.m. All styles welcome. OPEN JAM at the Queen’s Monday, hosted by Kings Without. LADIES NIGHT at the Queen’s Tuesdays. OPEN JAM second Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m., at Arlington Pub in Nanoose. GUITAR JAM at Serious Coffee Hammond Bay Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT JAM at the Harewood Arms 8:30-11:30 p.m.
ART A SHARED JOURNEY Portraits of David Goatley at downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery Sept. 1-24. Opening reception Thursday (Sept. 1) at 5 p.m. WATERSCAPES MIGRATION by Gu Xiong at campus Nanaimo Art Gallery Sept. 9-Jan. 8. Opening reception Sept. 9, 5-7 p.m.; artist’s talk Sept. 20 at noon. Call 250-7406350.
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A renowned blues guitarist returns to The Haven on Gabriola with a four-day workshop, thanks to popular request. Eric Bibb’s previous one-day songwriting workshop led to requests for more time with the singer and songwriter from workshop participants. Musicians have the opportunity to work with Bibb and his songwriting partner Sari Martinlassi next week (Sept. 4-8) at The Haven.
Quickfacts ERIC BIBB performs at The Haven’s Wong and McKeen Phoenix Auditorium Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets $22. Please call 1-877-247-9238.
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Duo shares roots Ontario-based roots duo The Brights return to B.C. for a late summer tour, which includes Eric Bibb’s songwriting workshop on Gabriola Island. The duo will participate in the workshop at The Haven, followed by a series of house concerts before performing for the public in Nanaimo at the Red Willow Coffeehouse. The duo describes their music as roots, tinged with gospel, country and blues, accompanied by guitar and cello. That combines with Hawaiian king, accordion, mandolin, cajon, and whatever new sounds have recently tickled their fancy. The Brights offer original songs in an easy going, timeless style, equally at home in kitchen party or concert hall. The Brights shared their rootsy musical stylings and playful banter with audiences across Canada. They perform Sept. 9, 7 p.m., at Red Willow, located at Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd. Tickets $5. Please call 250-245-4659 or e-mail fcmfox@telus.net.
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The Nanaimo Redmen think they can play smashmouth football and they think they have some razzle-dazzle, too. And they think they can win. The city’s Vancouver Mainland Football League midget team kicks off the regular season on Monday (Sept. 5) in Langley. The Redmen, contenders every year, feel they’ve put together as talented a group as ever. Players play tough on both sides of the ball, there are some speedy playmakers and there are some big bodies. “We’ve never really had the kind of size where teams have been worried about playing us. We’ll actually be bigger than some teams this year,” said Sean Roden, Redmen coach. The team has a lot of motivation to win. Fans will remember that the Redmen were eliminated from the playoffs by the Cloverdale Bengals last fall in overtime on an overturned call by an official. “It really makes you think how much harder you actually have to play so you don’t get put in that position,” said Mike Haverstock, Redmen veteran. He said the players believe they can get to the point where they can force a different outcome in this year’s playoffs. “We could be a top team in this league easily, as long as everyone keeps focus and high intensity,” he said. Here’s a look at the 2011 Nanaimo Redmen who will take the field Monday:
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Nanaimo Redmen defensive back Jaxxen Wylie intercepts a pass during an exhibition game against Cowichan last month at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park. The regular season starts Monday (Sept. 5) in Langley.
Offence The Redmen are content to give the offence time to build chemistry. With a 16-year-old quarterback, Jonah Wassell, the team will let the rookie adjust to the midget game. “Maybe we don’t have quite
as much flash on offence as we had,” said Roden. “We’re probably going to be more of a running team.” Kalden Keen will get the bulk of the handoffs, as the power back was tough to tackle during the pre-season. John Whitehead will offer a totally different look as a scatback. Other
names in the run game will be tailback Sheldon Letcher and fullbacks Cam Nesvog and Brodie Squire. The receiving corps is led by sure-handed Alex Kutra and complemented by speedy Jordan Pugh and Jaxxen Wylie. Kyle Davies is the other starter. ◆ See ‘HUSTLING’ /B3
The Nanaimo Clippers will try to answer a lot of the coach’s questions when they step on the ice at training camp next week. One of those questions will be blueline scoring. The team lost a lot of firepower from the back end this off-season, first with Victor Newell’s departure for the United States Hockey League, then with Sam Labrecque’s recent decision to go to college a year earlier than previously thought. Nanaimo still has its top scoring blueliner from last season, Graeme McCormack (10 goals, 31 assists), but Newell (12 goals, 23 assists) and Labrecque (15 goals, 12 assists) were important contributors a year ago. Clippers coach and general manager Mike Vandekamp said the rest of the team’s defencemen can fill “some of the void” left by the two offensive defencemen. “We’ll have to wait and see how guys perform and who’s able to take on those roles,” he said. Vandekamp said he may try to acquire another veteran defenceman by the end of camp. ICE CHIPS … Training camp opens Monday (Sept. 5) with the first on-ice session Tuesday at Frank Crane Arena. A camp preview will be published in an upcoming issue. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Raiders play till final whistle a 28-yard touchdown pass to a wide open Andrew Smith to extend the margin of victory. “That was a decision that I wanted to make,” said Matthew “Snoop” Blokker, Raiders coach. “I think everyone in the park thought we were just going to run it and we scored … We caught them not ready with one play left.” When everyone else at Caledonia was thinking the Raiders would just try to protect the ball and the win, the coach was thinking endzone. Because one year ago, he recalled, the Sun won the season series on point differential and got to host the B.C. Football Confer-
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Sometimes the play of the day isn’t an obvious one. On Saturday at Caledonia Park, the V.I. Raiders made the plays they needed in a 33-20 win over the Okanagan Sun. Maybe the biggest play of all came with just seconds left on the clock and the outcome all but certain. Raiders quarterback Jordan Yantz aired out
ence championship game. “We want to give ourself the opportunity to play the B.C. championship in our park. That’s what we’re fighting for and [Saturday] was one huge step towards it,” Blokker said. “Now they’ve got to beat us by 14 to take over first place.” GRID BITS … The V.I. Raiders (5-0) are taking time off during a conference-wide bye week. Their next game is Sept. 13 when the Westshore Rebels visit Caledonia Park for a 2 p.m. kickoff … The Raiders and the Sun won’t meet again until Oct. 9 in Kelowna in the last game of the regular season.
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The VIU Mariners are making sure the basketball never stops bouncing. Vancouver Island University’s men’s basketball team got in another tough game this past weekend as part of an extremely long and challenging pre-season schedule. VIU fell 91-78 to Whitman College on Saturday at the university gym. The Whits, an NCAA Div. 3 team out of Walla Walla, Wash., are much further along in their pre-season than the M’s, but the
Nanaimo men gave their U.S. neighbours a test. “The game was close the whole way and then they kind of wore us down down the stretch,” said Tony Bryce, VIU coach. Brandon Jones led the Mariners with 21 points, Richard Townsend scored 19 and Jacob Thom had 18. The coach was happier with the “compete level”, he said, than in the Mariners’ previous exhibition against the Ball State Cardinals. Having a game under their belts helped.
“We’re going to have quite a few new faces and I think it’s going to take a little time getting used to playing with each other,” said Bryce. “I like the looks of our team and when we do start to come together we’re going to be very, very good.” The M’s will scrimmage against Trinity Western University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria in September, then host a pre-season tournament in mid-October. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Eleven of Nanaimo’s fittest athletes completed one of sport’s toughest tests on the weekend, the Subaru Ironman Canada triathlon. A record number of participants hopped into the water early Sunday morning in Penticton, with 2,832 entered in the race. Nanaimo’s Stefan Jakobsen was the fastest local, completing the 3.8-kilometre swim, 180km bike ride and 42.2km run in nine hours, 55 minutes, 24 seconds. His time put him 47th overall and 11th in his age division. The fastest local woman to reach the finish line was Victoria Boyd in 11:18:49, 386th overall and ninth in her division. For more results, please see page B8.
◆ From /B1 The offensive line isn’t huge, but the coach said it’s a smart and technically sound group. Jake Ray centres the line, with rookie Chae Faickney another impressive addition. Nick Turner and Jaden MacLennan are some other members.
Defence The defence isn’t going to give up very much this season. Sean Roden said the front seven might be the best he’s ever had and the secondary has its share of playmakers, too. “We’ll stop the run game way better than we did last year…” he said. “One thing that I’ve noticed on film that we’ve done exceptionally well this year is gang tackle.” Cam Rossetto, Nathan Warawa and Landon Beisel are defensive line starters. Mike Haverstock will play both on the D line and in the linebacking corps, where he will be joined by Brodie Squire, Adrian Keller and Ethan Schulz. Jaxxen Wylie and Jordan Pugh lead the defensive backfield with their speed and playmaking ability, and converted linebacker Taylor Saine adds physicality to the safety position.
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Raiders holding golf fundraiser The V.I. Raiders seem to have got the hang of football, so now they’ll tackle golf. Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team is holding its annual golf tournament fundraiser on Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at Cottonwood Golf Course. Cost is $145 for a round of golf, a cart and dinner. To register as a player or sign on as a sponsor, please e-mail pennymc@ live.ca or gdhaliwal@ theatlasgroup.ca.
White Rapid sets B.C. record One of the Nanaimo White Rapids’ star swimmers was the most rapid, ever. Stephanie Taekema set a new B.C. Summer Swimming Association record earlier this month at provincial championships in Richmond en route to a gold medal in the 100metre breaststroke. Taekema, competing in the Div. 8 women’s division, finished the final in one minute, 13.64 seconds. Her time was more than a second faster than the old B.C. record of 1:14.83 that had stood since 2004. The other major highlight of provincials was the Div. 6 girls’ 200-metre freestyle relay race, as the Nanaimo girls teamed up for gold. Other provincial champs include Ayden Jager, Tayden De Pol, Breanna Kossey and Chris Yates. For top-five results, please see page B8.
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BARSBY AA varsity team holds camp.
â&#x2014;&#x2020; BARSBY BULLDOGS kick off pre-season play Sept. 9 with a game against Holy Cross at 5 p.m. at Merle Logan Field.
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The 2011 Barsby Bulldogs have a lot to live up to. John Barsby Community Secondary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AA varsity football team is B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defending champion after a 2010 season in which it overpowered all comers. The â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dawgs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to look back at last year and make comparisons, but their focus is on the present. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I really like is this teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gaining a sense of self,â&#x20AC;? said Rob Stevenson, coach of the Bulldogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad.â&#x20AC;? The Bulldogs, along with the rest of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school football teams, opened camp last week, well ahead of the start of the school year. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not easing into things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; prac-
â&#x2014;&#x2020; NANAIMO DISTRICT Islanders play their first pre-season game Sept. 17 on the road at South Kamloops.
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Barsby Bulldogs centre Will Cook, front left, blocks defensive lineman Tom Dennhardt during a drill at practice Tuesday night at John Barsby Community Secondary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canem Field.
tices are two and a half hours long and are physically and mentally demanding. Football school is in session â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dawgs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind one bit that summer vacation is over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long, long way between the last rep of spring football
and putting your pads on for real again in the fall. Getting it on is cathartic, I think, for all of us, including the coaches,â&#x20AC;? said Stevenson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right away you could tell that guys have got a hunger and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come here to work, not just
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hard but smart.â&#x20AC;? The coach has put together a four-game exhibition schedule that starts Sept. 9
with a game against Holy Cross on the brand-new artificial turf surface at Merle Logan Field.
Stevenson is interested to see all the players in game situations, especially since he likes what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been seeing at practices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The work ethicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here, the athleticismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here. We stack up very favourably to our predecessors,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Assuming that we continue on tack, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in that mix again this year.â&#x20AC;? sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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After attempting every fad diet available, this former major brand chocolate bar rep knew it wasn’t simply a case of dieting, so she went looking for a permanent solution. What she discovered, not only transformed her own life and body, it has now helped hundreds of her own clients transform their lives and feel good in their skin.
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Today as a respected and successful fitness leader and coach, Jacqui’s ever-growing WARRIOR program has just expanded into their newly renovated studio on Crace St. Warrior Fitness and Coaching’s prominent clientel range in age and fitness levels, both men and women have seen fantastic results. Some are down to their last 10 lbs, others are working on releasing their first 100 lbs… Who are Warriors? Anyone attempting to change their life for the better is a WARRIOR. Jacqui’s approach respects each individual’s personal health, fitness goals and current physical condition. She feels, for so many, the shame behind the weight, concern of not fitting in or previous failed attempts are the biggest road blocks to starting a new program. “I’ve been there, my personal aspirations were hiding, I was miserable, living in an unhealthy, overweight body. I didn’t take care of myself and everything fell apart, first my body, then my self-confidence, finally my marriage and career. Now I offer my experience and coaching to my clients along the road to a fulfilling and healthy life. Some clients have released over 100 lbs in a year, some 25% of their body weight within 3 months, 30, 50 or even 70 lbs,” says Graham. “Not only that, the incredible personal transformations they experience are the added bonus.”
Andrew Smith, V.I. Nick Downey, Lgy. Mike Schaper, V.I. Ben White, Okg. Whitman Tomusiak, V.I. Vinnie Cannata, Vic. Dan Turek, Okg. Dustin Pedersen, V.I. Brennan Plante, Kam.
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Swimming B.C. SUMMER SWIMMING ASSOCIATION B.C. championships Richmond, Aug. 19-21 Cat. 1 - Ayden Jager, third, 100-metre IM, first, 50m freestyle, third, 50m fly, first, 100m free; Kira Edwards, fifth, 50m free, second, 50m backstroke, third, 50m back, fifth, 100m free; Hana Edwards, fifth, 50m butterfly. Cat. 2 - White Rapids girls, fifth, 200m medley relay, fifth, 200m free relay. Div. 1 - Tayden De Pol, second, 50m free, first, 50m back, second, 100m free. Div. 4 - Breanna Kossey, second, 50m free, first, 50m fly, third, 100m free. Div. 5 - Chris Yates, third,
200m IM, fifth, 50m free, first, 100m back, fifth, 100m breast; Riley ProutHolm, fourth, 50m free, fourth, 100m fly, fifth, 50m fly; White Rapids boys, fourth, 200m medley relay, second, 200m free relay. Div. 6 - White Rapids girls, first, 200m free relay. Div. 8 - Gareth Saunders, fourth, 200m IM, second, 50m free, second, 100m breast, third, 100m free; Stephanie Taekema, fourth, 50m free, fourth, 100m back, third, 50m fly, first, 100m breast.
Program details and what the clients experience can be viewed online at www.warriornanaimo.com
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A VIAL FULL OF THANKS to Karen and the other great staff at LifeLabs on Norwell for being so cheerful and upbeat as I went through a series of tests requested by my doctor. Unbelievably, it was so much fun, even though they were stretched to the limit with many patients coming in that morning. Listening to the banter going on with other patients, it was obvious they felt the same as me. Thank you again from someone who hates any form of medical test.
A HUGE BOUQUET OF RUNNING SHOES AND PADDLES to Kyla Hartnell, physiotherapist at Long Lake Physiotherapy. Kyla is the only physiotherapist who was able to help me recover from several sportsrelated injuries in a relatively short period of time.
A HUGE THANK YOU to the volunteers who gave up a Saturday to make the recent Morden Mine/ BC Parks celebration such a huge success. Special thanks to Jennifer, Gerta, Ted, Donna P., Donna S., Vivian, Lynette, and SWACA members Krista and Barb. Also, thanks to the directors Frank and Louise and especially Eric and John. Great job.
A ROCKIN’ BOUQUET to the Nanaimo Blues Society for putting on the Summertime Blues festival. What a great event for Nanaimo. The lineup of talent was top rate. Everyone there seemed to be really enjoying themselves. It would be nice if we could purchase our beer and wine and go anywhere inside the festival as they do elsewhere. Blues lovers always seem to behave. We hope this is an annual festival as we had a great time. Overall a huge success and great job to the volunteers.
A GREAT BIG APPRECIATION to Tom Paterson and Parker Williams for donating their time to give wonderful tours of the Morden Mine during the celebration last weekend. And last, but definitely not least, thanks to Dave Forman and the BC Parks crew for putting on this event. I think we really put Morden on the map.
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A BUCKET FULL OF FRESH TOMATOES for my mother for coming over to help me around the house following my injury. You are the best.
A HUGE, BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET to the two gentlemen at Great Canadian Oil Change who helped me when my car was leaking oil badly. They put more oil in for me and I got it home safely.
WEEPING WILLOWS to Jack. We will probably never see his like again.
THE LAST LONG DAYS OF SUMMER to the neighbourhood children. We will miss you.
A BIG BOUQUET to the Nanaimo News Bulletin for its wonderful coverage of local sports in our area. Thanks Greg Sakaki from the Senior B Timbermen lacrosse team.
A FRIENDLY CORRECTION to a bouquet writer. The city did not establish Colliery Dam Park. The Harewood Improvement District and the hard work of Alec Virostko did for the children of Harewood.
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A BEEF to a lack of creativity. Why do we have a Centennial Building and a Centennial Building and a Piper Park and a Piper’s Park and a Jingle Pot Road and a Jingle Pot Road? A BEEF to the City of Nanaimo. Where is the lady and her dogs that were contracted to chase the Canada geese away? The fields, beaches and running track are covered with their deposits. AN ACCESS BEEF to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and and all medical offices that don’t have automatic doors for people in wheelchairs, on crutches, or using walkers. Regular doors are hard to open for these people. Access Nanaimo, this one is for you. A BEEF to the man who accused me of cutting in the line on purpose at Tim Hortons, then repeatedly told me to “shut up” and “don’t even argue” when I tried to explain myself. I am not a rude person and I don’t cut in lines on purpose, they had just changed the formation of lines from what I was used to. I would have apologized to you directly had you acted mature.
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A BEEF to the manufacturers of car light bulbs. A severe shortage has resulted in many cars with burnt out indicaters. Surely this must be the only reason so many people fail to signal a lane change or a turn? A WASTE-OF-MONEY BEEF to the north end elementary school that continued to have the Globe and Mail delivered during July and August. Exactly how do the children benefit from this expenditure? SHARPENED PENCILS to the government’s auditors. Can it take any longer to get rid of this horrid HST?
A BEEF. I just wanted to say to all employers who are advertising for help, when a candidate for the position is interviewed and you tell them you will call on a specific day, please do so. Nothing is worse than to not receive any response from employers, especially when they say they will call and when you try to get in touch to find out why, you still receive no response or are just completely ignored. If this is how you run your business, I do not want to have anything to do with it and I am sure others feel the same way. A BEEF to the heartless person responsible for stealing the 54-inch flat screen TV from the residents of our seniors care facility. The TV was a gift from a deceased resident’s family.
A BEEF to the man who honked at some children riding their bikes along the side of the road and told them to get off the road. As he drove past, I saw he was talking away on his cellphone.
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A BEEF to something I don’t understand. Before the recent HST referendum, I heard a lot of anti-HST talk and read plenty of letters to the editor and newspaper articles against it, but although there were many commercials for the HST, I didn’t see one ad against. I wonder why?
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◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free ‘power Interviews’ workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-7140085.
◆ ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL of Nanaimo, providing service to our community, meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. New members welcome. Phone 250740-0215 or visit www. altrusa.org.
Saturday ◆ THE LITTLE Woodstock West Festival takes place from noon to 8 p.m. at Swy-a-lana Lagoon at Maffeo Sutton Park. Free event features a variety of live music and lots of activities for the kids.
Monday ◆ MOODY BLUES Group for men with depression, hosted by the Men’s Resource Centre at 418D Fitzwilliam St. from 6-8 p.m. All men welcome. 250-7161551 for more information.
Tuesday ◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions is holding a free ‘resume foundations’ workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085.
◆ NANAIMO PROSTATE Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Cancer Society office at 777 Poplar St. Newly diagnosed, survivor, or looking for information. Husbands and partners welcome. For more info call 250-756-3116. ◆ DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Club meets Wednesdays in Nanoose. New members welcome. For time and location call 250468-2364 or 250-7544363. . ◆ NANAIMO RECREATIONAL Soccer is looking for players for their new women’s only rec soccer. No commitment required. Contact nanaimosoccer@ yahoo.ca for information on both women’s and co-ed rec soccer. ◆ NANAIMO WOMEN’S
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◆ 60+ DANCE to live music with Bowen Seniors at the Bowen Park ballroom, Thursdays 7:30-10:30 p.m. Come as a guest, continue as a member. ◆ ISLAND COUNSELLING offers Stop Chasing Your Mind. Anxieties, worries, insomnia, depression, fears, loss/grief, anger are not normal stress. Manage these struggles in a small safe group every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., 250-7549988. ◆ ALS SUPPORT group meets fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Patients, family, caregivers welcome. 1-800-708-3228 ext. 221.
◆ TOASTMASTERS ON The Hill meets Tuesdays at 5- 6:15 p.m., Vancouver Island University, Bldg. 180, Rm. 316. 250-758-3227. ◆ SUNRISERS TOASTMASTERS meet Fridays, 6:30 a.m, Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd. 250-585-2232. ◆ ENTERPRISING TOASTMASTERS meets Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Fairview Elementary School. 250-7546636. ◆ HEART OF the Island Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int. meets Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lantzville. 250-7223233.
◆ NANAIMO UNIT of the Canadian Cancer Society sponsors several peer support groups for the victims of cancer. For further information, contact the Unit at 777E Poplar Street or call 250741-8180.
◆ PARADISE ISLE Senior Society mixed eight-ball tournament, Fridays, 10 a.m., 201 Albert St. Cash prizes for top-three winners. 250-754-9566.
◆ NANAIMO HEALING Rooms. Come in for prayer, Mondays 7-9 p.m., Maranatha Church, 6553 Portsmouth Rd. 250-7557838. ◆ CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association free
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FOUND: EARRING, at Nanaimo River. Silver with coloured globe. Call 250-753-0253. FOUND EQUIPMENT on side of Hwy, between Oyster River & Stories Beach. Please call to identify. (778)420-1834.
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Affter a long, lengthy batttle with cancer, Mary succ cumbed peacefully on August Aug 27, 2011 in the NRGH Pal Palliative Care Unit with her daughter Susan by her side. Mary was predeceased by her mother, Aleda Etter in 1993. Mary is survived by her daughter, Susan Sampson (Ken) in Nanaimo, BC; three sons: Gary Marsden (Ann) in Wisconsin, USA, Brian Marsden in Duncan, BC, Robert Toft (Linda) in Nanaimo, BC; and her brother, Ted Mitchell Mit M itchell h ll (Rose) (R ) in i McLaughlin McLaughlin, M L hli Alb Alberta erta. t Maryy had six grandchildren: Aaron, Eric, Shaw wnel, Kevin, Christopher and Matthew; grea at grandchildren: Damon, J Jade and Dillon Dill whom h she h loved l d dearly d l and d unconditionally; and two special friends: Maggie Corbett and Cheryl Baglo. Mary, her personality, and her famous butter tarts will be sadly missed by her family and the numerous people she considered to be friends.
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Pacific National Processing Ltd. Quality Management Program Administrator We are seeking a highly motivated and hard working team member to join Pacific National Processing Ltd., located in Tofino, BC. PNP is a wholly owned subsidiary of EWOS and managed by Mainstream Canada, the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company and we strive for the quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture. We are currently seeking to fill the position of “Quality Management Program (QMP) Administrator”. This position specializes in quality monitoring and assuring compliance with the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This is a full time, 5 days on, 2 days off, position operating approximately 40 hours per week. Alternate work shifts and possible overtime may be required. The ideal applicant will have experience or training in food safety, HACCP, regulatory compliance, CFIA audits and seafood processing. You must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and have basic computer skills. We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits package, and a matching retirement fund plan.
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COMMERCIAL Transport Repair Shop requires qualified Commercial Transport Mechanics for our Chilliwack location. Competitive wage and benefits. Professional attitude a must. Please forward resume with cover letter to SWTRServices@hotmail.com or Fax to 604-462-0745
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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I PROVIDE care & companionship for Seniors. I am a positive, upbeat, bondable, certified Care Aide. I will do errands, grocery shopping, transportation (Insured) & overnight care. Available days, Refs evening, weekends. available. Call Jackie (250)618-6410.
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Jumpstart Sales & Mrkt is hiring for Shaw Cablesystems Seeking full-time Business Outside Sales Consultants in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo and Campbell River. Responsible for canvassing and acquiring new business customers. Base Pay $18 per hour plus comm & vacation pay. To apply, FAX 1.800.995.9996, email
FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com NEED CASH TODAY?
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✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344
CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED commercial and residential cleaner available. Reliable, efficient, bondable. $16 per hour. 250-591-4017
KATE THE CLEANING Lady: Can make your home sparkling clean! Bondable, reliable, thorough. Ref’s avail.739-3285
MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992” Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning www.mrsparkle.net 250-714-6739
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COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $25 service call for home or office. Mobile Certified Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com
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1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
FENCING J & R FENCING: A complete line of fencing. Farm, chain link, deer, electric. We also do Yard Clean-Up and manure sales. Call 250-802-2541.
HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
GARDENING QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming. Free Estimates. Licenced. (250)616-4286, (250)751-1517 ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411
TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualified specialist...certified Arborist & Garden Designer
Ivan 250-758-0371
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HAULING AND SALVAGE GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413. JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159. N A N A I M O G A R BAG E . C O M Yard & house clean outs, low trimming. Mulch.250-927-6477
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
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With the aging population, Healthcare & Healthcare providers are some of the hottest career opportunities available. Practical Nursing is one of the fastest growing segments in healthcare. Train locally for the skills necessary in this career Àeld.
ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409. BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION experienced in new home construction, home renos, doors & windows , vinyl siding & soffits and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601.
GODDESS HOME & GARDEN Certified Horticulture Tech. Consult, Design, Installation Seasonal Maintenance Sustainable Community Development goddesshomeandgarden.ca
250-327-0898 JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER new construction, reno’s, 25 yrs. Reliable. (250)616-0990. RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or renovating your home/bathroom/kitchen/basement? Roofing & finish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/ Insured Richard 250-729-7809
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IRRIGATION DOCTOR Installations, Repairs. THE WATER CONSERVATION COMPANY. (250)616-3451
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
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TOFT’S MASONRY 35 years exp. Specializing in all types of stone, brick work, fireplaces Sven 250-585-3097, 619-0203
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Develop the design and coding skills you’ll need to thrive in todays rapidly expanding web development world.
SELAH MUSIC STUDIOS - Music lessons available in dif- ferent genres - Classical, Jazz, Pop, NeoClassical Jazz, Con- temporary Worship for Churches, Music for Relax- ation, Learning to record with GarageBand, Song Writing. Instruments include - Piano/ Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet and Drums. Lessons geared towards your learning desires and given by profes- sional teacher and recording artist. South End Studio and other locations available. Call 250591-0102 or contact bolandmusic@gmail.com.
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You will be trained to work in: Hospitals, Health Units, Laboratories, Mental Health Units, and the offices fi of: Doctors, Naturopaths, Opthamologists, Chiropractors, Dentists, Banks, Accounting Offifices, Government Offifices and more.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
OCEANSIDE Animal Hospital in Parksville is seeking a RECEPTIONIST to join our animal care team. If you are a passionate, energetic individual who is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service with previous working experience, this is the opportunity for you. Experience with computers is essential and animal handling is preferred. This position will involve working 3-4 days per week, including Saturdays. Please apply in person to 145 Memorial Ave. or via email to: oceansideah@hotmail.com .
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If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our team please forward a resume, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada Box 142, 61 – 4th Street, Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0 Fax: (250) 725-1250 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state QMP Administrator in subject line DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 9, 2011
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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.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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PAINTING
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A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451
Brother MFC 8220 5 in 1 Laser Multi-Function Centre: Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax, Windows & Mac compatible, comes with unopened high yield toner (value $138), cables and manual. Good condition, worth $450 new, asking $200. Colleen or Teresa 250245-2277 8:30-5, Mon. - Fri.
CONN PRELUDE Organ with bench in excellent condition. $50. (250)585-3408
Vancouver Island Painting Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189
PLUMBING RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. (250)390-1982
FREE ITEMS DRAIN ROCK 3/4”. You collect 250-758-7632 FREE: 2 single beds, full beds minus 1 top mattress. Call 250-758-4704.
ESSO 2 CYCLE engine oil, outboards, 20-1 litre containers $3 each. 250-729-0875
MEN’S MOUNTAIN bike, good cond., $45. (250)751-5257
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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OFFICE SWIVEL chair, very good condition, $25 obo. Call 250-390-3126.
CLEAR AWAY rubbish & recyclables . Fair rates, reliable service.(250)729-3644
18 litre Presto canner, brand new seals, $65. Call 250-7588281.
RADIOFLYER WAGON for 2 very exc cond $60 ($99 value) 250-619-5629
200 BRICKS, in good shape, $95. obo. Call 250-618-0535.
RATTAN Table, 48” diameter glass top, 2 upholstered rattan chairs $99. (250)933-6156
DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!” 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664. FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $35.- $65/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851.
PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING: I’ll care for your cherished feline(s) in my clean, quiet, loving home (no cages). Now accepting bookings. 7 day minimum stay. Long term rates available. 250-740-5554
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20 POUNDS of rags, beautifully cut, $13. Call (250)753-1924 2 CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF PUTTERS “Ping” & “Odyssey” $38ea or $55 for both. Unique buy! 250-729-3881 2X2 PLAIN Concrete slabs in excellent condition! You collect. $10 each 250-758-7632 4 CU ft, Apt size deep freezer, mint condition, $99 obo. Call 250-933-3855. BLACK & DECKER handheld dust buster, light & compact $20. 3-speed Standing room fan $20. 250-758-8145 BROTHER, 5 in 1, scanner, printer, copier, fax, like new, $40. Call (250)741-4087. COLONIAL ROCKER glider, $50. 1 (250)390-9235 COMPUTER ARMOIRE $50. Queen-size pine headboard $25. (250)758-3880.
SANYO 36” TV, perfect picture and working condition, $35. Call 250-390-4713. SINGER SEWING machine in cabinet with chair, $50. (250)390-3980.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
Call 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose) 250-468-9660. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
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Garage Sales #ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖÖ ANDÖRECEIVEÖ&2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖINVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖ ANDÖBRIGHTÖYELLOWÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ GARAGE SALES 10 FAMILY GARAGE SALE ! The Lazy T Ranch at 3576 Jinglepot Rd. Friday Sept. 2, 9am-3pm Sat. Sept. 3, 9am-3pm Sunday Sept. 4, 9am-3pm Monday Sept. 5, 9am-3pm 3-piece wall unit, 2-man rubber boat w/pump & oars, New air mattresses, new fish smoker, Little Tykes toys, Pellet BBQ & pellets, Pedestal table & 4 chairs, white & oak; Thermal pane double sliding door & screen. Much more, too much to list. 3030 Crestwood Pl, Sat, Sept 3rd, 9am-2pm. Fridge, stove, truck canary, electric organ, Halloween costumes, Christmas decorations, other misc. CEDAR. Saturday & Sunday Sept. 3 & 4, 10am-3pm. Little Tykes toys; tools, etc. 1872 Woobank Road. CENTRAL. SAT & SUN, Sept. 3 & 4, 9am-3pm. Saws, drills, grass whips, bikes, Chevy hitch; Pet, garden & camping supplies; brass, paint, batteries and home care lift. 2108 Bowen Rd. CILAIRE- 125 Black Powder Trail. Sat, Sept. 3, 8am-2pm. Multi family. Furniture, collectibles, 78’s, 45’s, 33’s, ladies XL clothing, dishes, flooring remnants, garden tools, household items and more. JINGLE POT Multi-Family, Sat., Sept. 4th, 8am-2pm. 3544 Jingle Pot Road. NORTH NANAIMO 6942 Dickinson Rd., Sat. Sept. 3, 8:30-1. “Dog Rescue Fundraiser” too much good stuff to list!!!
GARAGE SALES NORTH NANAIMO 6301 Corfu Dr (corn. Corfu & Groveland) Sat & Sun. Sept. 3 & 4, 8-3. Downsizing & Moving Sale! Hsehld, small freezer, brand new mechanic tools, garden tools, auto service manuals, books, clothing etc. NORTH NANAIMO: Sat, Sept 3rd & Sun, Sept 4th, 9am2pm. 5288 Catalina Drive S. NANAIMO, 1715 Tees Ave (off Akenhead Rd). Sat. Sept 3, 9 - 3. Wide variety of quality items (many brand new) including: books, luggage; home decor; pictures & frames; dish./glass sets; silver spoon collection; small appl; CD/DVDs (in pkg); 50 men’s vintage ball caps; ladies clothing; fashion jewellery, & shoes (size 6- 71/2); childrens clothing & toys; garden, camping, craft supplies & more. Something for everyone! Pets welcome too! S. NANAIMO/HAREWOOD, 2-298 Howard Ave., Sat, Sept. 3, 9am-3pm. Multi-Family Garage Sale. Household items, clothing, jewelry, books, CD’s and more. BBQ sale too! STEVENSON POINT, (Moving Sale), Sat, Sept. 3, 8am-4pm. No early birds please! Many things, please come see us. WADDINGTON FLEA MARKET- 1300 Waddington Rd. Every Saturday throughout the summer. Got stuff you want to sell? New vendors every week. Farm fresh produce. Space starts at $10. We do the signage. Call Ryan 250797-9087. or email: ryanson2363@yahoo.ca
S. Nanaimo, 2-Story, 4bdrm (3 up + 1legal 1bdrm suite), bright, open plan, vaulted ceiling in LR, sun deck, full bsmnt, double garage. $365,000.00 +tax. For more info call... (250)751-5114, (250) 751-9758 or 591-3524
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BRAND New LUXURY Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress Set (in original Package) left over from LARGE hotel order. 800 coils. MSRP $1299.00 Liquidation Price $490.00 tax incl. (11 available) Kings $790.00. Includes both boxspring/mattress. Delivery available. Text or call 1-250-334-7527 to reserve a set.
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
APARTMENT/CONDOS MOVING must sell $180,000 OR BEST OFFER. Super 2 bedroom condo. Parking, storage, balcony, new appliances, washer,dryer,shelving. 250 754-2552 sandraketchum@gmail.com
MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1600 DUFFERIN 1 bdrm $675 Ardent Properties (250)753-0881, www.ardentproperties.com 30 CAVAN 2 bdrm $850 Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881 3270 ROSS 2 bdrm $800. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881 430 STEWART 1 bdrm $650 Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881
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CENTRAL NANAIMO. 1 Bedroom suite in spotless, quiet bldg $675. Sauna. Close to ferry and to seawall. NP/NS. Ref’s. Mark/Don 250-753-8633
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1855 CRAIG (Nanoose) 4bdrm $1500. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881 3BDRM, 1.5BATH house in Saltair. Ocean view, $1,250. 1/2 acre. F/S, W/D, 2 fireplaces. Leslee (250)714-4359
DEPARTURE BAY-nice, quiet 1 B/R. N/S, no parties. On bus route. $695 for 1, $795. for 2. Incl. Util/internet Avail. immed. Ref’s req’d. (250)802-1114.
EAGLEPOINT: 2bdrm +den, large, bright, clean, 5appl’s, incl hot water, incredible ocean views. $1000 +utils. Oct. 1st. 1 (250)756-2064 HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305. HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305. NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. OLD QUARTER- 1 bdrm with den, fully furnished luxury condo, $1090. inclds hydro/water, underground secured prkg. Avail now. 250-510-6555. TERMINAL PARK 1bdrm, near all Heat & hot water N/P. Avail immed. month 754-2484.
area, lrg, amenities. incl. N/S, $650/$675
WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL QUALICUM BEACH: Commercial space. Approx. 1200 sqft at 123 W 2nd Ave. Perfect business space location in downtown QB. Avail. Oct 1. For more info please contact steve.lisawatson@shaw.ca WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CINNABAR VALLEY area: 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1.5 bath, just reno’d, F/S, near bus & schools, small pet ok, refs, $1000, (Immed) 250-751-8210 NANAIMO- LRG 1 bdrm, ocean view, renovated, inclds laundry, covered prkging, heat. Refs. Close to Woodgrove Mall & bus. NS/NP. (Immed). $795. 250-668-2497 NORTHFIELD RD SxS 3 bdrm, 2 ba. Clean, near ammens, fenced yrd, W/D hookup. NS/NP. $995. 1/2 mo. free - 1 yr lease. (250)758-4871.
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DEPARTURE BAY: 1bdrm, Ocean views, mature blding. $750 heat/hot water incl. N/P, N/S. 1yr lease. 250-716-6361 DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $600. 250-754-1547.
FOLD UP bed, $15, dresser (5 drawer), $15. Call 250-7292455. GAS MOWER, Yard Machine, 22” cut, 4 HP Briggs & Stratton motor. $90. 250-758-3410.
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or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street
HOMES FOR RENT 1675 KING John 4 bdrm $1800. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881.
CUTE 1 bedroom, bottom floor of house, with character, 10 minute walk to downtown. Incl heat, hot water, washer/dryer. Now Avail. Call or text, 604-644-8671-$800/mo
NANAIMO- (near VIU) 3 bdrm upper w/1 bdrm lower suite. F/P, 7 appls, security system, fenced yrd, deck, new bath & recent upgrades. $1575/whole house. 778-686-8526. NANAIMO. CHARACTER houses. 1 & 2 bdrm, fenced yard, ocean view. NS/NP. $810/$900+ util. 250-753-9365 NANAIMO (College area)- 4 bdrm house, 2 bath, garage/carport, 5 appls. N/S. Refs, 1 yr lease. $1450+ utils. Avail now. (604)552-4161. QUALICUM River Estates, 2brm 2bth rancher 6app. fp. irrigation, covered patio, fenced yard. on 1/2 acres.plus 1100 sq ft shop 1450/mo. av Oct. 1st. 250 951 2329/ drty@shaw.ca
UNIVERSITY AREA, cute, cozy 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Wood/gas, Oct. 1, N/S. Refs. $1150 mo. (250)716-6902.
OFFICE/RETAIL Downtown Qualicum Beach Professional or Retail COMMERCIAL UNIT FOR LEASE 544 sq. ft Good exposure
DOWNTOWN: 2 bdrm, + den. Quiet, garden-level, furnished suite. $850/mo incld’s util’s & internet, W/D. Ref’s, please. Non-smokers only. Norman Abbey 250-753-7963, or email: nabbey@shaw.ca NANAIMO- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, inclds laundry, internet, hydro, 2 appls. NS/NP. $800. 250-756-6248. N.NANAIMO 2 lge bdrm suite, close to Woodgrove, school & bus route, Priv entr. NS/NP. $1080 inclds utilis and W/D Avail now. Call 2506196782
N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail Oct. 1st. Ref. req. (250)758-4963 N.NANAIMO. Quiet area, 2 bdrm ground level, sep entr, shared laundry,NS/NP, no parties. $850. inclds utils, internet. Avail now. 250-390-0363 TERMINAL PARK: Bsmt bach Shared laundry, prkg, NS/NP, $550. All incl 250-753-3640. TWO B/R level entry. N/P, N/S. Reno’d. $900 utils incl. DD. Avail now 758-3446 UNIVERSITY AREA- bright, clean, ground level 2 bdrm suite, shared W/D, lrg yard, mountain view, on bus route, rear parking. $750+ utils. Call 250-754-2788. UPLANDS: 1 B/R Furnished, incl. util. N/S, N/P Suits single worker or student. $560/M. 250-758-7505
Call 250-248-6504 RETAIL SPACE in unique destination area. High tourism traffic; reduced off season rates. Established Native Art Gallery and Antique Store on site. Call 250-954-8981 or 250-586-1372.
ROOMS FOR RENT FURNISHED rooms closed to Woodgrove Mall, meals included, international female students preferred. Avail now $600/month. 250-390-1486
SHARED ACCOMMODATION (HOSPITAL AREA) room for rent w/ walk-in closet in downstairs in quiet family home. All utils incl’d, shared bath & kitchen w/ another renter, laundry, wifi, cable, prkg, priv ent, cat ok, mature working adult or student. No partiers. Sept. 1. $450. (250)751-8681 for more info or to view. CEDAR: QUIET N/S person to share a home, avail. Sept. 1st. $475, well behaved dog ok. Call (250)722-3000. COUNTRY CLUB MALL- 1 BLK, 2 rooms, share kitchen & bath, utils incl’d, quiet, semi furn, $450 (ea), 250-668-2291. LARGE COMPLETELY furnished home. Near shopping mall. Washer, dryer incld. Prefer student or working person. $500/mo. (250)754-2734. OCEAN VIEW, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, 4 piece bath, N/S, N/P, utils incl w/ internet/cable, W/D, professional female. (Immed) $525, 250-751-2454. S. NANAIMO Furnished room, $450. inclds utils, cable, internet. Suits mature person. Mandatory SOBER LIVING house. Avail now. Lisa 250740-0167. VIU AREA: Room in Heritage house, furnished, $600, inclds wi-fi, nice garden. 5 min walk to Aquatic Centre, NS/NP. Call (250)754-9774.
SUITES, LOWER 2057 BLUEBELL 2 bdrm $950 includes utilities. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881 2 BDRM, private entry, hydro/washer & dryer incl. N/S, no partiers. $850. Sm pet ok 250-741-1049, 250-667-0886. BRECHIN BRIGHT, 1bdrm walkout. Recently reno’d, priv. entry. Near bus, shops, ferries. N/P. Only $625.(250)753-6681 DOWNTOWN. RENO’D 1bdrm, level-entry. $700. Utils & laundry incld. (250)247-8498.
SUITES, UPPER LARGE 2 bdrm, W/D, large deck, NS/NP. $850 Call 1-778866-8251, 1-604-826-5151. NANAIMO LAKES Bachelor Loft, character, forested. NS/NP. 15min drive from VIU. $780. inclusive. 250-753-9365. OLD CITY QUARTER: Lge 2 bdrm w/view. No Smokers, N/P, $850/m Util incl. Near college. (250)753-3337 UNIVERSITY DISTRICT- 2 bdrm upper, shared laundry, sm yard, $950 incls hydro & heat. N/S, no loud parties. Refs req’d. (250)754-9890.
TOWNHOUSES 285 HAREWOOD 2 bdrm $850. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881.
TRANSPORTATION CARS TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.
TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.
MARINE BOATS BARGE CAMP: Wood Barge 131’LX38’4.5”X9’8.5”D c/w: Atco trailer complex mounted on barge deck consisting of 20 rooms, kitchen, pantry, dining room, head and shower facilities, laundry facilities, small repair shop, twin Cummins 60Kw diesel gensets. Survey available. Location: Zeballos. $59,500 Call for more details. 250.703.3551.
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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, September 1, 2011
UNCLE SAM’S has been *
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