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Policy created for community school programs REVIEW FINDS schools lack strong advocate.

BY JENN McGARRIGLE THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo trustees want to keeper a tighter leash on the district’s community schools programs. They created a new policy partly with that aim in mind. The biggest change in the proposed policy and procedure is the creation of a community school review committee that would look at what is happening in community schools each year, said trustee Dot Neary. “It’s kind of more of an ongoing oversight,” she said. “[The program] needs some overall umbrella that continually examines and keeps reviewing what is happening in these schools.” Community schools bring the community and school together, operating programs and services outside regular school hours to better serve the neighbourhood.

Neary said the changes are motivated by results of an independent review of the community schools program conducted two years ago, which found that many teachers, support workers and parents with children in these schools don’t have a clear understanding of what a community school is all about. The review also found the program is missing a strong advocate to keep the schools on track. The new committee, which would include senior district administrators, would review community schools each year. T h e c u r re n t p o l i cy requires a review twice in five years by trustees and members of each community school’s advisory council, which means schools are reviewing their own designations rather than being looked at by someone not directly involved. “I would like to think it will make a big difference in our understanding of what community schools are doing,” said Neary. “We don’t really know where we’re at with our community schools right now.” ◆ See ‘COLLECTIVE’ /4

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Nanaimo men killed in mainland crash Two Nanaimo families are grieving the loss of loved ones after a fatal crash on Highway 10 in Surrey Saturday. Fifty-two-year-old Jovan Salapurna and 21-year-old Jarrett Swackhamer died at the scene after a speeding Chevy Cavalier travelling the wrong way on Highway 10 slammed into

their Nissan Pathfinder. Swackhamer’s girlfriend was airlifted to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Cavalier also died in the crash, which happened shortly after 1:45 a.m. when police received a call that a man was driving erratically westbound on Highway 10, just

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Police after suspected copper thief A man who police believe electrocuted himself T hursday evening while cutting down a hydro pole south of Nanaimo was able to walk away from the scene. Police received a call shortly after 5:30 p.m. from a passerby who found a downed B.C. Hydro pole and an injured man bleeding from his mouth on Spruston Road near Cassidy. The man, who had been unconscious at first, got into a dark green truck with a female and drove off b e fo re e m e r g e n cy crews arrived. The line was dismantled and Ladysmith RCMP believe the man cut the pole with a chainsaw, but the pole fell in the wrong direction. “It appears that the individual was electrocuted and probably suffered some serious internal injuries,” said Ladysmith RCMP Staff Sgt. Roger Plamondon. “He’s very lucky he didn’t die right there.” The man is described as six-feet tall, 180 pounds, bald with tattoos on each arm. Plamondon said police get reports of copper wire theft in that area about once a month. Ted Olynyk, B.C. Hydro spokesman, said the company is seeing more and more copper wire thefts. “It’s just a question of time before someone is severely injured or killed while attempting to steal copper wire,” he said. Anyone with information on this incident can call Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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VIEX promises weekend of fun Fair provides lots of entertainment, yet sticks with its agricultural roots and mission. BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Agriculture, rock ‘n’ roll and family fun collide during the Vancouver Island Exhibition’s annual country fair. This year’s event runs Friday to Sunday (Aug. 19-21) and promises “Fun for the Whole Herd.” Lynn Haley, VIEX president, said the fair offers something for every member of the family to enjoy, including main stage entertainment, commercial expo, skateboarding competition, roller derby display, agricultural demonstrations and more. Haley said the VIEX is moving more toward an entertainment fair, but it hasn’t strayed far from its roots and mission of raising awareness about agriculture. “Each year the entertainment is a huge draw,” she said. This year residents can jump into the fun one day early as the exhibition opens for a special limited evening of entertainment Thursday (Aug. 18) on the Community Festival Stage from 5:30-9 p.m. People can watch various entertainers, the preliminary round of the songbird competition and enjoy fair rides from Shooting Star Midway. Admission is by donation of either cash or food for the Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. People can also expect to enjoy traditional favourites such as main stage entertainment, the commercial expo, vintage tractor club displays and amusement rides.

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From square dancing, above, to the midway rides, right, this year’s Vancouver Island Exhibition has something for every member of the family to enjoy. The fair runs Friday to Sunday (Aug. 19-21) at Beban Park.

This year’s entertainment lineup on the main stage features a variety of performers including Bobs and Lolo, Atlas Collapses, Braeden Marshal, Prism, The Kerplunks and Big River. Fair organizers strive to bring in local entertainers every year. Don Boyd, main stage director, said he’s excited about this year’s Friday and Saturday entertainment lineups. “We wanted to raise the bar as far as bringing in artists that are more established,” he said. “It adds to the entertainment value.” Boyd said Aaron Lines, who performs Friday evening, is sure to draw a crowd. “He’s the most played Canadian country artist in the last 10 years. He’s probably the biggest coun-

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try artist we’ve had,” said Boyd. There are performers for everyone’s taste from country to rock to children’s entertainers, he said, adding it brings a different dynamic to the day as it progresses. “It adds to the whole flavour, to the atmosphere of the event,” said Boyd. The commercial expo, located in Cliff McNabb Arena, features about 30 exhibitors showcasing their wares and services. It runs Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year is the Garden City Cat Club display. The club is hosting a cat show and spectators can watch cat championships where furry felines compete for top spot in four to

seven rings before a panel of judges. The competitors will amass points to win the title of supreme champion. The event takes place in the Little Red Barn and includes educational materials, cat supplies and a junior activity centre. On Saturday, people can watch the Harbour City Rollers derby girls compete and participate in the Alternative Groove skateboarding competition in Frank Crane Arena.

“Come out and enjoy everything. We are going to have a great year,” said Haley. Admission per day is $4 for ages seven to 12, $7 for ages 13-18, $10 for adults and $3.50 for seniors or people can purchase a three day pass for $20. Festival gates open daily from Friday to Sunday at 9 a.m. For more information and an entertainment schedule, please go to www.viex.ca. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Ferry terminal remains closed Ferry service between downtown Nanaimo and Gabriola Island continues to be disrupted as part of a damaged passenger walkway at the Nanaimo terminal is repaired. On Friday, a truck full of asphalt belonging to Royal Paving that was making repairs to the terminal went onto the wooden trestle, causing it to collapse. The truck plunged four metres into the water, landing upside down. The driver went into the water with the truck, according to B.C. Ferries, but escaped serious injury. A B.C. Ferries safety officer, working below the trestle in a boat, also escaped injury. The damaged terminal has forced B.C. Ferries to operate a water taxi out of the Nanaimo Harbour for foot passengers while vehicle traffic took the MV Quinsam between Gabriola Island Duke Point terminal. “We’re continuing to use the water taxi and Duke Point until further notice,” said Deborah Marshall, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman, Monday morning. An update on the situation was expected later Monday after the News Bulletin’s deadline. B.C. Ferries is working with WorkSafeBC and other agencies to determine what caused the accident and if there are any environmental consequences.

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In a tight spot Don Mackinnon, general manager of the Staples Aulds Road store, left, and Maurice Donn, News Bulletin publisher, jam the store’s locker display with school supplies and Erin Van Steen, executive director of Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation. The store will host the kick off event for NLSF’s second Stock the Lockers campaign today (Aug. 16) at 10 a.m. to raise $60,000 to buy school supplies and necessities for underprivileged students. Donations can be made at checkouts at all Nanaimo Staples locations and at Nanaimo’s Coastal Community Credit Union branches. Donations can also be made by cheque or online at www.nlsf.ca.

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limits activities that can take place in our schools.” For example, custodial work must be done by a district employee, she said. The proposed changes were approved by the school board as a notice of motion to allow

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Stabbing sends two to Nanaimo hospital The victim of a stabbing incident behind Value Village Friday and his alleged attacker were released from hospital on the weekend. Const. Gary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said both men were arrested at the scene until police sorted out details of the altercation. The incident happened about 3 p.m. Friday when the men got into an altercation. Police are not saying what started the fight. The men were taken to hospital, one with a stab wound to his hand and the other with an injury to his forehead. Both were released from hospital that night after being treated for their injuries. Police recommended a charge of assault with a weapon against one man, 57. He has been released on a promise to appear in Nanaimo provincial court Sept. 6.

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The last time Marley Daviduk and Carisa Webster travelled to Japan to document the slaughter of dolphins, they barely escaped with their own lives after a massive earthquake and resulting tsunami destroyed much of the coastline along northern Japan. The team sought refuge on a hill and watched as the sea

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flooded in, tearing apart the town of Otsuchi. What wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t destroyed by water was on fire, and the pair watched as human bodies swirled in the devastation. Forced to abandon their mission last March, Daviduk and Webster are returning to Japan in September, this time to Taiji, their original destination, to document and observe dolphins being butchered for meat. Those that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slaughtered are abused into submission and sold in the live dolphin trade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taiji, made famous through the movie The Cove, ended the slaughter a month early last season so we changed our plans and went 1,000 kilometres up the coast to Otsuchi,â&#x20AC;? said Daviduk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going back to do what we had intended to do in the first place and that is

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Carisa Webster, left, and Marley Daviduk, right, travelled to Japan with Mike Vos to document the mass slaughter of dolphins when the Japanese earthquake struck, interrupting their work. The two women will return in September to continue their efforts.

challenges donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give it licence to continue butchering dolphins, said Webster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t intend to cause too much trouble, we just want people to be aware of the dolphin slaughter,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very considerate of the problems that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in the last while.â&#x20AC;? According to friends who have been at the site Daviduk and Webster plan to document from, Japanese police are ramping up drills to deal with activists who disturb the fishermen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning on doing is filming and asking questions,â&#x20AC;? said Daviduk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saw they were preparing to deal with activists who jump on the nets and cut them, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not planing anything like that.â&#x20AC;? Webster said she believes the police are there practising as much for activistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety as for the fishermen.

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Goose, a one-year-old male Harris hawk, folds his wings after landing in Kevin Letts’s hand. Letts, owner of P.K. Bird Control Services, rotates his eight birds through shifts to keep gulls away from workers and machinery operating on open faces at the RDN landfill.

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other birds can see it,” Letts said. As the RDN landfill has been transformed into a sophisticated solid waste management site that now captures landfill gas to produce electrical power, the role of the raptor program is shifting. In 2010 an old portion of the landfill that was in danger of leaking rainwater needed upgrading. The fix required raising the level of fill to increase the slope angle so rainwater could run off more easily and then put a new weather cap on the site. McIver said the work triggered her worst nightmare in November when it displaced the gulls that normally loafed on that portion of the landfill and they repositioned themselves by the hundreds on nearby roofs. Staff called in a seagull expert for advice and at the same time decided to allow the birds to choose another roosting site within landfill property. That solved the immediate problem, but the birds could be displaced again when the regional district permanently closes the six-hectare section to create a public nature park, which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2013. Combining the use of raptors with new landscape design features and fully diverting food and other organic waste from the landfill should solve the gull problem. “Before we get to the actual park construction next year, we don’t want those seagulls coming back and roosting there because the nature park can’t be a place for seagulls,” McIver said. “So, in the detailed design of the nature park, we’re being informed by our expert on seagulls as to how we should landscape it, how we should design it, so that we’re not encouraging the birds to come and stay there. We’ve learned a lot about seagulls.”

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A historic land code vote earlier this week gives the Snawnaw-as First Nation control of its own economic future without the interference of government red tape. Members of the Nanoose band voted to remove reserve land, nearly 65 hectares, from the Indian Act. Of the 160 eligible voters, 100 of whom live on reserve, 79 voted ‘yes’ to approve the Te’mewx Snawnaw-as Mustimxw Land Code. Nine voted against the process. “I’m excited and ecstatic. It’s a history-making vote for Nanoose so we can forge ahead and control our own destiny,” said Tom Bob, a Snaw-naw-as councillor and land manager. “It will not only create more economic opportunities for Nanoose, but will also help benefit mainstream society.” The vote means the band no longer has to go through the government to get initiatives or projects approved, Bob said, adding it took years for a decision, which many businesses were unwilling to endure and many opportunities were lost. “It was a very long bureaucratic process,” he said. Bob said essentially everything remains status quo on the reserve – people with leases or permits in place will remain unaffected. The nation hasn’t engaged in any talks with businesses regarding future opportunities; however, it has sent out a call for proposals to see if there are any interested parties. Nanoose joins about 35 other nations, out of 80 across Canada, that have passed land code votes. Chief Robert Louie of the Westbank First Nation, chairman of the First Nations Land Advisory Board, said the vote gives the Nanoose First Nation total jurisdiction over its land.

Watched like a hawk Regular patrols help keep regional landfill clear of nuisance birds BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

here’s no free lunch, not even for seagulls hanging out at the local landfill. The Regional District of Nanaimo’s landfill on Cedar Road has given seagulls, crows and other birds that pick garbage the bum’s rush since it started using raptors to control birds in 1991. Birds feeding from landfills pose health and safety hazards for landfill employees, as well as residents and workers on neighbouring properties. The RDN landfill was among the first in B.C. to use raptors to control unwanted birds. At the time, some landfills used noise cannons to frighten off flocks or strung monofilament wire, similar to heavy fishing line, above the sites to foil birds’ attempts to land. Birds often became ensnared in the wire and had to be killed. Many landfills still use noise cannons, but with private properties in close proximity around the RDN

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STI discussion not for e-mail There’s a centuries-old saying about good intentions most people should be familiar with. And while the idea of reducing the spread of sexually transmitted infections is noble, there are a few problems with the plan to let people e-mail their lovers to warn them they could have an STI. First of all, the rather cute e-cards developed for the B.C. Centre for Disease Control could make some people believe the issue of STIs is not something to take seriously. This is particularly a concern for young people who are just beginning an active sex life. The ability to send these e-cards anonymously is supposed to make it easier for people to warn their lovers to get checked. That’s great if it allows someone to get a diagnosis and be treated before a disease can do irreparable damage. However, there’s a problem if the message some people hear is that transmitting an STI is no big deal because you can anonymously inform your partners after the fact. Managing intimate relationships has always been tricky territory for men and women. That’s no exception for the current generation of young adults who seem to spend as much time communicating electronically as they do in person. Many older adults find it mindboggling that some people feel it’s fair to end a relationship by changing your status on Facebook. Having sex requires a level of maturity and if someone is old enough to be intimate with another person, they need to be able to understand the potential consequences of their action. It’s fine to take a shortcut if it saves someone from a lifetime of suffering because of an untreated STI. But let’s not pretend sending an anonymous e-card is the same as taking personal responsibility. 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

Children’s camp opens adult’s eyes leader who’s going to guide you If I had to describe Dave Mackenzie, I’d say he is a man pos- through his program. Some of the camp’s staff and sessed of a powerful inner calm. volunteers are former campers. Mackenzie is the camp director There’s a medical team on site to of Camp Goodtimes. A camp for deal with the children’s particular children with cancer – a place needs and medication. they can go for a week in the sumSome of the children are palliamer to forget about what they’re tive when they come to the camp going through and just be kids for and some who have been there a few days. before will choose to return one Camp Goodtimes is one of the last time, even though primary pediatric canthey know being there cer programs Tour de REPORTER’S might shorten what litRock Cops for Cancer VIEWPOINT tle time they have left. supports. Each team of Chris Bush Some of those chilriders tours the camp Photographer dren come to camp with in July and spends an a “do not resuscitate” evening running a casiorder. Few statements no night with the kids. in my experience have The camp sits next struck home as immedito an alpine lake in ately and deeply as that the mountains on the one. property of a forestry Mackenzie’s voice research centre above breaks. Maple Ridge. “Emotional demands can be It runs seven weeks each sumpretty high here,” he said. mer when about 600 kids visit. The age range of the children at There’s a week set aside for chilcamp this week is six to 18. dren and their families, too. We eat, get team pictures shot It’s like every other summer by the lake and set up for casino camp with kayaking, a zip line night. and swimming, except everything I run a black jack table. is designed to be accessible by Combining two decks of playchildren who might have physical ing cards definitely stacks the disabilities resulting from cancer. odds in the kids’ favour. They bet Mackenzie tours us around the Buckeroos – paper play money facility, which has been there they turn in for prizes or use to since 2004, talks about food bud‘buy’ books and school supplies gets, operating costs and other for children in underdeveloped statistics. As we listened, I started to realize there’s more to him than countries. Whatever the kids turn in for school supplies is matched what you see at first glance, somewith real money through a charthing more than a summer camp

ity organization to buy and ship them. I notice most of the kids use their winnings for the school supplies. The kids sitting around my table didn’t look sick. They’re great looking kids. Some are heavy betters. Others are cautious with their ‘cash’. There’s noise from the games and music blaring. We’re having a blast. I think, “How can these children have cancer?” Mackenzie’s statement from earlier hits home again and I have to shove it aside. Some of these children might not be at this table next year. Hell, any of us might not be around next year. One thing I’ve learned over the past couple years being with friends who have had cancer and didn’t make it, is that we’re all here now, having fun and there’s no point, in this moment, in worrying about possible futures. And we keep laughing as I deal the cards, dare them to bet heavy and they clean out the house again. I get why Mackenzie is so dedicated to his work and understand the thing about him I couldn’t put my finger on earlier is that his work is something that will likely never fall within my frame of experience. “It can be pretty exciting hearing a kid come back and talk about his experience kayaking like it was a zip line,” Mackenzie said. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Recovery funded by supply To the Editor, Re: Quit-smoking plan draws critics, Aug. 11. If the government is going to start giving nicotine addicts nicotine patches, prescriptions, and gums to help them kick their habit, then why not start supplying the heroin and meth addicts with heroin patches and meth gum? Because the government decides which drugs to legalize, to tax and then to feel socially responsible for. I guess I’ll just have to hold out hope for a caffeineaddicts patch and an alcoholics pill and see if the government jumps to fund their recovery by supply, too. Christina Windle via e-mail

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Smart meters not safe, green To the Editor, Re: Smart meters make sense, Opinion, Aug. 13. After much research, the evidence is conclusive. Smart meters and their billing program make no sense, have no redeeming value to consumers and expose significant reasons to reject the entire program. There are health/safety issues that affect everyone, not just electro-sensitive individuals. Many in the Toronto area are writing in about how sick they have become since smart meters were installed. There are security/privacy and interference issues. Wireless signals can easily be hacked into, leaving householders vulnerable to anyone monitoring for resident activity or absence. And they can interfere with pacemakers and security alarms. Economically, 3,000 workers lose their jobs. Installation costs alone – paid by B.C. taxpayers – are estimated at $1 billion – followed by predictable, increased charges for users. Ontario Energy Board’s Smart Meter Initiative writes:

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“With time-of-use pricing, the kW/h rate will vary depending on the time of day, day of the week and month of the year.” Can B.C. residents become seasonal, nocturnal conservationists and only use air conditioning (or heating), TVs, computers, water heaters and stoves after 10 p.m.? Ontario MP Randy Hiller discovered local rates doubled and in 8,000 cases, tripled. But when over billing

page breaking story left a bad taste in the mouths of readers worldwide. It also made people wonder about what goes on in newspaper offices. In the old days we had to dig for the news. There were no search engines, Wikipedia or even Internet, so research was done in libraries or by making several calls to several experts. Investigative reporting took time. How we put out so many in-depth broadsheet (as opposed to tab-sized) stories by deadline still amazes me. My concern is what we gained in time may be lost in trust. Trust is such a big part of what we do as reporters and journalists. One day I was having lunch with friends when I overheard a pathologist and a lawyer talking at the next table. Over the years, I’ve acquired the knack of listening and talking at the same time. Comes in handy at parties. My antenna is always up. On this day, my ears perked up when I heard how the

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News hounds face ethical questions daily My brother Christopher, who works for CTV, was interviewed by a reporter about his knowledge of computer hacking and how people can protect their privacy. He sent me the original video clip noting that most of the interview was left on the cutting room floor during editing. Alas. His moment of fame gone in a mere fleeting moment. The “hacker” news story came on the heels of the Rupert Murdoch newspaper scandal, which is fast growing legs. More and more reporters (with private investigators) and editors are being dragged into the muck. The quick decision to end the life of News of the World newspaper after 168 years on the newstands did little to quiet the masses. It only begged more questions. Reports of phone hacking and other privacy invasion tactics to get a front-

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murder victim died in a news story we were covering. When the police later refused to reveal the manner of death (the victim was shot execution-style in the head) I logged the information not in my hard drive, but in my brain. Having no yellow streak, I did not report what I overheard at lunch but I was able to use it to get a better story. Every day news hounds face ethical questions. Big and small. Do we correct bad grammar if it’s a quote? Do we run a story before checking (not just saying ‘could not be reached’ for comment) with the other side? Is there any such thing as ‘off the record’? Like every other profession, how people conduct themselves in the newspaper world is more about personal choice and ethics than it is about their jobs. ◆ Teresa Mallam writes for the Prince George Free Press, an affiliate newspaper of Black Press.

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There’s nothing like a good day on the golf course all in support of a worthwhile cause. Colliers Inter national MidIsland Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Columbian Centre Society is scheduled for Sept. 9 at the Nanaimo Golf Club, but 40 more golfers are needed to sign up by Aug. 26 for the event to come to fruition. The tournament is intended for the full range of golfers, from hackers to champions. The idea is simply to have fun and raise some funds for the society. Registration is $165 and includes a round of golf, power cart, dinner and prizes. A limited number of golf club rentals and golf balls are available by calling the clubhouse at 250-758-6332. Teams of four or indivuals are encouraged to sign up by e-mailing Linda Ryder at linda.ryder@

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colliers.com. The Nanaimo Golf Club is at 2800 Highland Blvd. Columbian Centre is a charitable Vancouver Island-based organization providing rehabilitation services for adults with psychiatric disabilities including those with co-occurring addictions. The centre promotes community and develops programs that support social inclusion through personalized, respectful and caring service. Membership in the Columbian Centre Society is open to anyone subscribing to its objectives. Anyone interested in becoming a member is asked to contact the executive director at 250-758-8711. The society is at 2356 Rosstown Rd. For more information, please go to www.columbiancentresociety. com.

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Jameson Wood, 3, gets a helping hand from his grandmother, Shirley Wood, with a fast-melting ice cream cone on the Harbourfront Walkway last week. With Nanaimo basking in sunshine and warm temperatures, the cool treats were selling like hotcakes.

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Back to school promotion aids Tour de Rock Nanaimo North Town Centre is putting some fun into its back to school promotion by tying it in to the Cops for Cancer/Tour de Rock. The promotion begins Friday (Aug. 19) and runs until Sept. 11 and includes a display in the mall’s centre court featuring photos and biographies of riders Chris Bush of Black Press and RCMP Const. Sandi Holman of Nanaimo, and Const. Tom Gill of Port Alberni. The promotion also includes a draw to win breakfast with the three riders, an Acer Notebook from Best Buy and a backpack full of school supplies and gift certificates. The winning package is valued at $830. For more information on the promotion, please call 250-758-8111, ext. 0. The Tour de Rock is a 1,000 kilometre ride down the Island from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7.

Hockey helmets offered through car dealerships CHEVROLET provides first helmet to fiveyear-old children.

Chevrolet is providing fiveyear-old children across Canada an opportunity to get their first hockey helmet for free. Starting Friday (Aug. 19), parents can register for their child’s free helmet through the auto manufacturer’s Chevrolet Hockey Helmet Program. The program gives parents peace of mind while instilling the importance of on-ice safety from the beginning of their child’s sporting involvement in hockey.

All players born in 2006 who register to play hockey with Hockey Canada in the 2011-12 season will be eligible to receive a free Bauer helmet from Chevrolet. Parents who sign up at www. chevrolethockey.ca can pick up their Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey package containing a certificate for a new Bauer 2100 hockey helmet from their Chevrolet dealer. Nanaimo’s Laird Wheaton Chevrolet is located at 2590 Bowen Rd. The certificate can be exchanged for the helmet at Forzani retail outlets including Sport Chek, Sport Mart, InterSport and Sports Experts.

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NinjaSpy performs an all-ages show at the Mt. Benson Legion on Saturday (Aug. 21). PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Ninjas on the move NinjaSpy joins The Perfect Trend and more at all-ages show in Nanaimo to celebrate new album release NinjaSpy shares their blend of metal, ska, grunge, reggae, funk and jazz with an all-ages Nanaimo crowd. The band starts its cross-country tour in support of its new album No Kata on Vancouver Island, performing in Nanaimo Saturday (Aug. 21) at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 on East Wel-

lington Road with The Perfect Trend and Synapse. “The No Kata EP is a real game changer for us,” said guitarist Joel Parent. “Stylistically it stretches the boundaries of our genre-mashing moniker, incorporating some of the most outlandish sounds we’ve ever thought up or accidentally stumbled upon in a creative

process.” The new album is complemented with a graphic novel due out at the same time. Two of the other bands on the bill are also promoting new albums at the show. The Perfect Trend, a Nanaimo band, recently completed a new album called In Severance as well

and is continuing its extensive touring schedule this summer and fall. Synapse, a Victoria band, is also celebrating the release of an album. The concert doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door. For more information, please visit www.ninjaspy.net.

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What’sOn

Dock Pub Tuesday (Aug. 16) at 7 p.m.

arts@nanaimobulletin.com and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $28.50. Call 250-7548550.

THEATRE FRINGETASTIC THEATRE FESTIVAL in downtown Nanaimo Sept. 8-11. fringetastic.com for info.

HARBOURFRONT LIBRARY Book Club runs Sept. 8, 6:307:30 p.m. To register, call 250-753-1154, ext. 238.

EVENTS

RED GREEN Wit and Wisdom tour at the Port Theatre Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets $55.50. Call 250-754-8550.

CEMETERY TOURS with Nanaimo Museum Monday (Aug. 22), 7-9 p.m. Meet at Howard Street entrance of Nanaimo Cemetery. Cost $15. Register by calling 250-753-1821. PAULETTE MCCARTHY and Sharron Bertchilde share short stories at Terminal Park Starbucks Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. STORYTIME FOR ADULTS at Harbourfront library Aug. 28, 1-2 p.m. Call 250-7531154. THE BACKYARDIGANS and the Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens at the Port Theatre Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING TIME MACHINE MANIA at Nanaimo Museum Wednesdays 1:303:30 p.m. Cost $3 per child; $10 for four. Call 250-753-1821. TWO VIEWS photos by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank on display at Nanaimo Museum until Aug. 21.

ON THE DOCK acoustic series with Cory Friesenhan, Alyse Paquette and Christopher Arruda at Dinghy

MIRIAM DOV fabric mobiles and artwork using recycled material on display at The Vault.

OUR PICK

CAPTAIN HOWDY plays the Queen’s Thursday (Aug. 18).

AARON LINES performs at VIEX Friday (Aug. 19) at 9:30 p.m.

CAMERON WIGMORE TRIO plays Acme Food Co. Friday (Aug. 19).

IN SPIRIT WE ARE ALL ONE exhibition by Nadine Wiepning at downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery Aug. 11-23.

PARTY ON HIGH STREET and RDC play the Cambie Friday (Aug. 19).

NATURE’S BOUNTY art show by Nick Spoor throughout August, 1-4 p.m., at Swan’s Studio, 366 Selby St.

AUDIO THERAPY plays the Queen’s Friday and Saturday (Aug. 19-20).

KATHY BARNSON paintings at Artisans’ Studio throughout August.

LUKE BLU GUTHRIE BAND plays Acme Food Co. Saturday (Aug. 20).

BODY OF EVIDENCE by Charles Breth at campus Nanaimo Art Gallery until Aug. 20. Call 250-740-6350.

B’BOON plays the Queen’s Sunday (Aug. 21). NINJA SPY The Perfect Trend and Synapse play all-ages show at Royal Canadian Legion on East Wellington Road Sunday (Aug. 21).

FRIDAY August 19 BOBS & LOLO – 10 a.m.; ROBYN & RYLEIGH – 11:30 a.m.; SISTER GIRL – 12:45 p.m.; CHRISTIAN BERGEN – 2 p.m.; TERRY BRENNAN – 3:30 p.m.; ROBYN & RYLEIGH – 5:30 p.m.; RIDLEY BENT – 7:30 p.m.; AARON LINES – 9:30 p.m.

UNCLE WIGGLYS HOT SHOES BLUES at the Queen’s Aug. 25.

BOBS & LOLO – 10 a.m.; ATLAS COLLAPSES – 11:15 a.m.; IRIS – 12:30 p.m.; BRAEDEN MARSHALL – 1:45 p.m.; THE LEFT – 3 p.m.; RYAN MCMAHON – 5 p.m.; THE ODS – 7 p.m.; PRISM – 9 p.m. SUNDAY August 21 THE KERPLUNKS – 10 a.m.; SONGBIRD FINALS – 11:15 a.m.; BIG RIVER – 1:30 p.m.

THE BIG MESS with Voxman Kyle and Marty Shepard play Acme Food Co. Aug. 27.

20th anniversary at the Queen’s Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 250-754-6751.

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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; tours Oct. 22 and Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Call 250-740-6350.

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LAUREN BUSH TRIO plays Acme Food Co. Aug. 26.

Look for your Fall & Winter 2011

A SHARED JOURNEY Portraits of David Goatley at downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery Sept. 1-24. Opening reception Sept. 1 at 5 p.m.

VANCOUVER ISLAND EXHIBITION AT BEBAN PARK

BIG BANG BABY plays the Queen’s Aug. 26-27.

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OPEN JAM at the Queen’s Monday, hosted by Kings Without.

ON THE DOCK acoustic series with Vince Vaccaro, Edward Lee and Trevor Davies at Dinghy Dock Pub Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.

LADIES NIGHT at the Queen’s Tuesdays.

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

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Party on Victoria-based band The Party on High Street bring their own concoction of blues, jazz and funk to the Cambie Friday (Aug. 19). They share the bill with RDC, a ska band from Toronto.

Photo contest opened to Island A popular photo contest opened up entry to all of Vancouver Island. The Mid-Island Photo Expo, hosted by the Ladysmith Camera Club and the Ladysmith art council, is asking Island photographers to submit digital photos no later than Sept. 23.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It will take a little effort on your part, Aries, to help someone feel your love. Once you get past the initial hurdle, all things will work out for the best.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Sometimes things just don’t go your way, Taurus. This week you will experience a few hurdles that seem insurmountable. The fact is that you can handle them.

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Summer writing comes to life for two Nanaimo authors. Paulette McCarthy and Sharron Bertchilde share their short stories with friends and clients at Terminal Park Starbucks Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. Quirky combinations of words were inspiration for stories. The hourlong event is free. SHARON TIFFIN/BLACK PRESS

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Think twice before you enter into a relationship without weighing the cons, Gemini. There are plenty of positives, but some of the other things may be a disadvantage. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 When it seems you have an enormous weight on your shoulders, Cancer, the best thing is to talk about it right away with someone you trust. This will be the case this week. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Look at yourself in the mirror and you’ll find there are plenty of things to be proud of, Leo. Try to regain your self-confidence in the next few days. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you’re looking for a new romantic relationship you could find that you have

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MY daughters and I would like to extend HUGE heartfelt gratitude to the following organizations who made the completion of our beautiful new deck possible: -Ron Slegg and his amazing team at Slegg Lumber -Karl and the wonderful people at K and S Railings -Greg Stevens and his dynamic team at Distinctive Deck and Rail Ltd. -Shane and his awesome crew at ABC Precast and Readymix. When tragedy strikes, and people come together to help other human beings whom they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know, it restores oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith in humanity. My girls and I will never be able to repay you for what you have done for us. We can only say thank you again and again. You have created a safe haven for us to enjoy and we are truly grateful. I hope you all believe in Karma because great things are coming your way. Vanessa Crawford and her daughters.

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CITY OF Yellowknife Building Inspector II. The City of Yellowknife invites applications from qualiďŹ ed candidates for the position of Building Inspector II with the Planning and Development Department. For more information on this position, please refer to the City of Yellowknifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867-9205603. Salary range is $65,686$79,213 + 5400 annual housing allowance, a comprehensive beneďŹ ts package including a deďŹ ned beneďŹ ts pension plan and relocation assistance provided. Please submit resumes by August 26, 2011, quoting competition #220108U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

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Flat Rate Technician required by Honda Auto dealership in Vernon BC. Competitive wage and beneﬁts package and all that Okanagan lifestyle! gkitzman@sunshineholda.ca

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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ACE CONSTRUCTION is hiring Powerline Technicians and indentured apprentices for Alberta. ACE offers a competitive wage and beneﬁts package. Email: schiebel@cana.ca Fax: 403-253-6190 www.aceconstruction.ca

CLEANING SUPERVISOR Improvements Buildings Ltd., a janitorial company located at 2353 Leighton Rd, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 7C1 urgently requires a Cleaning Supervisor. F/T 40-50 hrs/wk Variable / night shifts, $18/ hr. High school completion with 1-2 years of commercial cleaning experience required Send resume by mail or fax to: 250-591 2880

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Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Driller / Blaster – Logging Roads Excavator Operator / Grade Hoe Operator – Logging Roads Shop Helper Please send resume by fax 250-754-7262 email to employment@copcan.ca or visit our website at www.copcan.ca

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email: employment@baileywesternstar.com

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/New Castle Timber Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Grapple Yarder Operator. 2)Two Hooktenders 3)One Chaser/Bucker. Fax resumes to 250-287-9259

HEALTH PRODUCTS

HOSPITALITY

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SMITTY’S RESTAURANT is now hiring a Server. Must have Serving It Right and knowledge of Squirrel. Phone or bring resume to #117-50 10th St, Southgate Mall.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REGISTERED NURSES LEMARE GROUP in Port McNeill requires a Senior/Intermediate Accounts Payable Administrator to join our dynamic fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization, effective time management, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate & accounting knowledge. Fax resume 250-956-4888 or email: jcornin@lemare.ca WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical Ofﬁce & Admin. Staff are needed now! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

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VANCOUV ER ISLAND U N I V E R S I T Y

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Part Time Bartender The Port Theatre is a municipally owned facility operated by The Port Theatre Society which is a non-proﬁt society. Its mandate is to stimulate and enhance artistic, cultural and economic activity in the Central Vancouver Island region. The Port Theatre requires part-time bartenders for evenings and weekends. The successful applicants will have: • hospitality experience & Serving It Right • excellent customer service • cash management skills • a team approach to the workplace These positions may commence immediately. Application deadline for this posting is August 31st, 2011 @ 5pm . Only those being interviewed will be contacted. Please submit resume and cover letter to: The Port Theatre House Manager, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, BC V6R 6Z4 Fax: 250-754-4595 gg ggraham@porttheatre.com p

Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking Registered Nurses in the Nanaimo area to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. If you are an RN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciﬁc training, as well as trach / vent courses.

Excavator Operators required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Full beneﬁts, $25-$28 p/hr for right candidate. Fax resumes to 250-751-3314. FERUS Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus.ca PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED Ferus requires Professional experienced Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds & Grande Prairie bases. We offer: - Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule; earn up to $82,000/year - Automatic pay increases - Training Completion Bonus - Daily per diem allowance - Recognition and incentive programs - Mechanic-maintained equipment Mileage Assistance to travel to and from work PLUS: Flexible Spending Account Group RSP Savings Plan Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan - Growing Company, Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send your resume & driver abstract to humanresources@ferus.ca or by fax to 1888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver DRVB -0811 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted. LICENSED Automotive Technician small independant shop in Parksville is looking to employ a fully licensed tech. Call 250-248-9679. Fax resume to 250-248-9693 or email mdauto@shaw.ca

MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN - BCTQ Millwright certiﬁcation mandatory. Fulltime opening at West Coast Reduction Ltd. in Vancouver. Competitive wage and beneﬁts. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

WINDOWS

Ivan 250-758-0371 HANDYPERSONS OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

40 years Experience Reno Windows, Failed Sealed Units, Retractable & Residential Screens Free Estimates Guaranteed Workmanship

250-753-4208

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ 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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

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

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

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UNDER $100 4 LARGE golden bamboo plants, $50/each. (250)7542048.

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DELONGHI AIR conditioner, used 1 year, paid $450, sell $200 obo. 1 (250)755-1138.

STEEL BUILDING Sale... “”Final Week!”” Great pricing on Absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30’W x 50’L x 16’H. Now $11,900. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct 1-800-668-5422.

FREE ITEMS

PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

UNDER $300

FREE SOLID Colour Stain: Mahogany; approx. 16 litres. (250)714-6110. LARGE BEIGE dryer, good for parts. Call (250)756-0981.

FRIENDLY FRANK PAINTING

7 CUBIC FOOT Deep Freeze, $99, ﬁrm. (250)390-9279.

A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

BLACK & DECKER 3.5 HP convertible mower, w/100’ cord, $35. Call 250-753-6008.

GECKO PAINTING provides quality Interior/Exterior painting. FREE ESTIMATES call Ash 250-802-0977 www.gecko-paint.com

DELL COMPUTER with XP including LCD monitor, keyboard & mouse $99 obo. 250756-4019

Vancouver Island Painting

DOUBLE SINK & stand, $10. (250)753-0559.

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

FURNITURE

DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free Brochure: 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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

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.

A FREE Telephone service Get your ﬁrst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

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

CLEANING SERVICES

www.mrsparkle.net Call Jonathan 250-714-6739

BICYCLES

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER new construction, reno’s, 25 yrs. Reliable. (250)616-0990.

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.

Call 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose) 250-468-9660.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOME RENOVATIONS: Carpentry, kitchens & baths; plumbing, ceramic tile. Free Estimates (250)756-2096.

MOVING & STORAGE

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD (1999) STOCK UP NOW BEST WAY TO BURN YOUR MONEY!

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION experienced in new home construction, home renos, doors & windows , vinyl siding & sofﬁts and more. Free estimates. 250-390-2601.

IRRIGATION DOCTOR Installations, Repairs. THE WATER CONSERVATION COMPANY. (250)616-3451

FUEL/FIREWOOD

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991.

AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. CONSOLIDATE YOUR Debt into one low monthly payment and save money. Call DebtManagers.ca toll free 1-855755-8963

WASHING MACHINE works ﬁne $49. Trampoline $50. 250390-1429

BRAND New LUXURY Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress Set (in original Package) left over from LARGE hotel order.800 coils. MSRP$1299.00 Liquida- tion Price $490.00 tax inc. (11 available) Kings $790.00. Includes both boxspring/ mattress.. Delivery available. text or call1 250 334 7527 to reserve a set.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

pedsvancouver@bayshore.ca (no hyphen) or fax to 1-866-686-7435

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Call the qualiﬁed specialist...certiﬁed Arborist & Garden Designer

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.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, etc. Same day service, Starting $35.- $65/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries and odd jobs. Call Jason, 668-6851.

(250) 667-1189

FOAM MATTRESS, queen size, fairly good cond. $99. (250)754-5710

PLUMBING

GOLF CLUBS left handed, bag & cart $25. 250-758-0964

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

RATTAN SWIVEL chair navy blue cushions & small ﬂoral design $99. 250-756-7715

TOP SOIL Lawn & Garden Mix. Screened Sandy Loam. Natural brown earth blended with 50% sand. Great for Lawn seeding, turf and mixing in with garden soils, $18 per yd. Del starting at $35 250-245-8355

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner ﬁnancing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953. 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/

www.nanaimobulletin.com REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

ESTABLISHED TILE BUSINESS Asking $25,000. Forklift, staging, ofﬁce machines etc. Serious inquires only.

250-758-1979. FOR SALE BY OWNER FOR SALE BY OWNER HOUSE IN COAL HARBOUR. SEMI-WATER FRONT, GREAT VIEW. 3 BDR. 2 1/2 BATH, LARGE SUNDECK. APRX. 1800 SQUARE FEET. 2 WOOD STOVES, ELEC. HEAT, 2 GARAGES TALL ENOUGH FOR MOTOR HOME, PAVED DRIVEWAY. PHONE 250-949-9515. $265,000 O.BO.

HOUSES FOR SALE

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

HOMES WANTED

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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

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

RENTALS

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1187 SEAFIELD- 2 bdrms $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1600 DUFFERIN- 1 bdrm $695. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 160 STEWARTBachelor $525. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

3270 ROSS RD- 2 bdrms $800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE- 1 & 2 bdrm $625-$700. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com BACHELOR SUITES: 400 Third Street - Nanaimo, BC. Completely Renovated. $625 Incld’s. hot water. Close to university. NS/NP. (250)716-8834 CENTRAL NANAIMO. Harbour view, 1 Bedroom suites from $685. Spotless. Quiet. Close to ferry. NP/NS. Ref’s. Mark/Don 250-753-8633. GORGEOUS DOWNTOWN Condo. Character building. 1bdrm + den, 5 appliances, Skylights, WIFI, N/P, N/S $900. 250-754-2207 HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305. HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305. NANAIMO, 1 Bdrm suite with F/S. Hydro incl’d. Near VIU. $700/mth. N/S, pet neg. Avail Now. Call 250-618-5346.

ROSSTOWN RD- SxS 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Fresh, clean, near all amenities, fenced yrd. NS/NP. $995. W/D hookup. Avail immed. 250-758-4871.

NEW 1-BDRM legal suite. Priv entry, NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. 1 yr lease. Inclds heat, hydro, W/D, F/S, micro. $900./mo. Avail Sept. 1st. (250)751-8887.

285 HAREWOOD- 2 bdrms, $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 4779 FAIRBROOK- 3 bdrms, $1150. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com NANAIMO- 2 & 3 Bdrms townhouses, Country living with city convenience! From $995. Refashioned w/laminate/ceramic, two tone decor, W/D, carport, private yard! FREE- 1 mth on selected homes! 250-268-7368.

NORTH NANAIMO

Ladysmith: downtown 3 bdrm, full basement, fenced yard, avail Sept. 1, $795/mo, Ray 250-616-2345.

Seeing is believing! Bright 1 & 2 bdrm Apt. New Paint, very clean & quiet in updated bldg. Near Country Club Mall. Prof. mngt. Free H/W. From $715 & $810

Call 250-758-1246. OLD QUARTER- 1 bdrm with den, fully furn luxury condo, $1195 inclds hydro/water, underground secured prkg. Avail Sept 1, 250-510-6555. NANAIMO (near Seawall)Large 1 bdrm, top ﬂr, clean quiet adult oriented bldg. Inclds heat, H/W, cable, parking & storage. NP/NS. Avail Sept 1. $650. 250-244-1761. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

COTTAGES LANTZVILLE: Waterfront property, Private. Cozy cabin, furnished. Suits single person. Ref’s. Avail now $795/m + util N/S,N/P, 250-390-8006

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2bdrm Duplex, 4yrs old. Very clean, 5 appls, private fenced yard. NS/NP. $750/mo. Call (250)716-5812. Avail. Oct. 1st 3 Bdrm Upper Duplex Hospital Area. Sept.1. Modern, quiet, large yard, wood ﬂoors, laundry. Very close to NRGH. $1200/mo. (250)756-4665 4 BDRM Duplex. Avail. Sept 1. Close to mall, bus and VIU. Rent $1200 includes laundry and utilities. No dogs or Subletting. Call (250)756-4665

C. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm duplex, 650 sq.ft. W/D, storage, carport, priv balcony, $725 + utils, Immediately. 1 yr term. refs req, N/S, N/P. 250-755-5121. DEPARTURE BAY, 2 bdrm duplex. Beautiful view, on bus route, covered prkg, hot water incl, N/P ﬁrm. Ref’s req’d Sept. 1, $725. 250-802-1900 HOSPITAL AREA: 3 bdrm, full bath. $1200 utils incld’d. NS/NP, avail. Sept. 1st. Call (250)585-1186, (250)753-8341 NANAIMO- LRG 1 bdrm, ocean view, renovated, inclds laundry, covered prkging, heat. Refs. Close to Woodgrove Mall & bus. NS/NP. Available Aug 15. $795. 250668-2497.

HOMES FOR RENT 1855 CRAIG- (Nanoose) 4 bdrms, $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2530 NADELY- 4 bdrms, $1600. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 40 ROBARTS- 3 bdrms, $1000. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CLEAN, reno’d 2-bdrm home. Near dwntwn/bus. Small pet ok. $985./mo. 250-729-0074. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO, newly reno’d 1 bdrm + den, huge lot, deck, N/S, refs req, avail Sept. 1, $850 mo. Call Rick at 250-756-6490. HAMMOND BAY, reno’d 1 bdrm cottage on .5 acre property, N/S, $750 + utils, small pet ok, call 250-758-8819. HOSPITAL AREA, 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 3 car garage, close to all amenities, N/S, N/P, $1100 mo + utils, call 250-756-6172 or 250-619-5446.

NANAIMO (College area)- 4 bdrm house, 2 bath, garage/carport, 5 appls. N/S. Refs, 1 yr lease. $1450+ utils. Sept 1. (604)807-5376. OLD CITY: 3 B/R character home on quiet st. Avail. immed. Interior newly painted. 5 appl, fully fenced yd. garage, covered porch, pocket water view, close to bus route, walk to downtown. $1200/M + util. Small pet ok. Ref’s. 722-0349 or email to john_jessup@shaw.ca

ROOMS FOR RENT SOUTH NANAIMO Furnished rooms. Prefer low proﬁle, quiet, 50+. Share kitchen/living rm, W/D. $425-$450, all inclusive. 250-753-8991.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION NEAR VIU- $550. for 2 rooms, bathroom + internet, cable. Share kitchen/laundry. Prefer quiet, working person or student. N/S. Avail. Sept 1. 250753-0777. Central Nanaimo. OCEAN VIEW, bright, quiet 1 bdrm, 4 piece bath, N/S, N/P, utils incl w/ internet/cable, W/D, female. Avail now. $475 mo, call 250-751-2454.

SUITES, LOWER 2057 BLUEBELL- 2 bdrms, $875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2 BDRM, PRIVATE entry, hydro/cable & internet incl. N/S, no partiers. $875. Sm pet ok (250)741-1049 Avail immed. DEPARTURE BAY. Furnished 1 bdrm, spacious, TV, internet, phone incl’d, F/P. Shared laundry. Utils. incl, NS/NP, $795 Avail Sept 1. 250-751-3386. DOWNTOWN NANAIMO- reno’d 1 bdrm, $700. Utils & laundry incld. 250-591-1927. HALF BLOCK from seawall on Cypress St., unique 1 bdrm level entry, priv park-like hideaway, yard, $850 incls all utils. 250-616-0389. HAREWOOD AREA, new 2 bdrm bsmt suite, no laundry, N/P, N/S, avail Aug. 1, $850 mo incls utils, 250-618-1401. HOSPITAL AREA: 2bdrm new bathroom, new paint/laminate. Near schools, bus, shopping. N/S. pets ok. $900/utils incl. (250)755-1609 JINGLEPOT: 2145 Woodthrush. 2B/R, W/D, Large kitchen, garage, $1200/M Immed. 751-3398 LADYSMITH - NEWLY reno’d 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground ﬂoor, self contained, N/P, N/S. Refs req’d, avail Sept. 1, $950/mo. John 250-741-7739. NANAIMO- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, inclds laundry, internet, hydro, 2 appls. NS/NP. $800. 250-756-6248.

N. NANAIMO: New 1bdrm bsmt suite, on bus route, sep entr & heat, no lndry. NS/NP. $700/mo, utils & cable incl. Avail immed. (250)619-7097. N. NANAIMO, quiet area, 2 bdrm grnd level, kitchen/living rooms, sep entr, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, no parties. Avail immed. Call 250-390-0363. UPLANDS AREA. Bright 2 bdrm. Priv. entr., fenced back yard, 4 appls, util. incl. NS/NP. $895. Sept. 1. 250-729-9155. NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, private entrance/patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils. Refs req’d. Avail Sept 1. (250)751-2068. NORTH NANAIMO. Lrg, clean 1-bdrm. New kitchen, sep. entrance & patio. Laminate & ceramic ﬂoors. No parties, NS/NP. $900./mo. inclds utils. (250)616-5517. NORTH NANAIMO- new 1 bdrm bsmt suite, F/S, D/W, W/D, $850 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-816-8777. NORTH NANAIMO- New 1 bdrm, close to Woodgrove Mall & bus routes, heat/hot water included, NP/NS, $600. Available Sept 1. Call (250)756-9208. OCEAN VIEW: Furnished 1 bdrm, separate ent, patio. 10km north of Nanaimo. NS/NP, $700, utils/TV/internet incld’d. Call (250)713-8540. SOUTH NANAIMO- 2 bdrm, Close to schools, bus, VIU. fenced yard, sep ent, $950 inclds utils. (250)591-5114. UNIVERSITY AREA- bright, clean, ground level 2 bdrm suite, shared W/D, lrg yard, mountain view, on bus route, rear parking. Avail Now. $800+ utils. 250-754-2788.

SUITES, UPPER BRECHIN 3BDRM, close to shop/bus/ferries. Ocean views. Lrg deck, family area. N/P. $1050/mo. (250)753-6681 Bright 1 bd patio suite. Incl all utilities, cable & Wi-Fi. In quiet Rutherford area $795 To view: Margiel@live.ca 756-2043

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The V.I. Raiders were explosive on offence and dominant on defence. They flattened another opponent. And they don’t think they played anywhere near their capabilities. The Raiders won their home opener against the Kamloops Broncos 60-7 on Saturday at Caledonia Park. “I didn’t like the way we played, regardless of the score,” said Matthew “Snoop” Blokker, Raiders coach. “We have to play a certain way and we have to establish a mentality and we have to be sharp.” The V.I. team felt it was a little off its game in the first half, caught up in the excitement of the home opener. “We were a little fired up and we just needed to relax…” said Jordan Yantz, Raiders quarterback. “When we go out there and we just play football and have fun doing it, that’s when we play our best. I thought we were just trying way too hard in the first half.” So even though the Raiders were up 22-0 at halftime, Yantz said they “got a little bit of a strip torn out of us” in the locker room by the coaching staff. A third-quarter interception by V.I. linebacker Glenn Boyce on his own five-yard line was a momentum changer, as

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V.I. Raiders receiver Mike Schaper, left, catches a ball overtop of Kamloops Broncos defender Scott Nelson during Saturday’s Canadian Junior Football League game at Caledonia Park.

the offence drove the ball the rest of the way down the field and Jordan Botel capped the drive with a one-yard rushing TD. Broncos running back Mike McMaster

gave credit to the “wellrounded” Raiders, his former team, but said his Broncos didn’t bring their best on Saturday. “We had a long bus ride, got off the bus and tried

to play a game,” McMaster said. “Different terms, we’d probably do a little bit better.” The Raiders got off to a 14-0 lead through one quarter as Yantz scored

two rushing majors. After the Broncos surrendered a safety to start the second quarter, Raiders receiver Dustin Pedersen was left wide open on the far sideline and scored a 25-yard catch-and-run TD. After Botel’s major extended the lead in the third quarter, the Broncos started the fourth quarter with a TD catch. But the Raiders dominated from there, outscoring the Broncos 31-1 the rest of the way. Whitman Tomusiak made a 20-yard touchdown catch, then fullback Ashton Galloway used a mix of power running and speed to score a 57-yard TD. Yantz stayed in the game in pursuit of a B.C. Football Conference record (see related story) and got the record-setting TD on a 26-yard pass to Tomusiak. A blocked kick by Erling Skuggedal set up a short touchdown run by Taylor Flavel and then James Riley’s second fumble recovery of the quarter set up a 19-yard field goal by Mark Mueller. Yantz finished the game 17-of-33 for 316 yards, while Botel was the game’s leading rusher with 16 carries for 112 yards. Mike Schaper had four catches for 96 yards and Pedersen had five catches for 81 yards. Ranji Atwall had eight tackles and a forced fumble. Adam Laurensse had five tackles and three knockdowns and Boyce had a sack and a forced fumble to go with his INT. GAME ON … The Raiders play the Chilliwack Huskers on Sunday (Aug. 21) in the Fraser Valley. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

Quarterback sets conference’s all-time touchdowns record The V.I. Raiders wouldn’t usually keep their star quarterback in the game late in the fourth quarter of a blowout. But Saturday was a special day. Jordan Yantz set the B.C. Football Conference record for career touchdown passes when he threw his third TD pass of the game against the Kamloops Broncos at Caledonia Park. “It was in the back of my head a little bit,” Yantz said. “I kind of wish it wasn’t, so it would take a lit-

tle bit of pressure off. It’s definitely a great accomplishment that I can always have.” Yantz now has 63 touchdown passes, one more than Shawn Olson, who played with the Surrey Rams 1992-95, and Nate Cote, a Victoria Rebels star from 2005-07. Raiders coach Matthew “Snoop” Blokker said the team wanted to get Yantz the record so it wouldn’t be a distraction moving forward. “To get it here at home is awesome and congratulations to him and all

our receivers for going out and making plays for him,” Blokker said. Yantz is in his fourth season of junior football and only his third season as starting quarterback. “He’s only got 17 games of junior football left, so let’s see what the record is when he’s done,” Blokker said. GRID BITS … Yantz also holds BCFC records for most pass completions in a game (29), completion percentage over one season (64.1) and completions in one season (182).

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Jordan Yantz throws Saturday at Caledonia Park.

Rollers beaten in charity game

Nanaimo’s top roller derby team got in an offseason tune-up with a charity bout in Victoria. The Harbour City Rollers were defeated 177-77 by the Belles of the Brawl, an Eves of Destruction house team, on Saturday in Esquimalt. The B.C. Roller Derby Association interleague game was a fundraiser for Victoria’s Women’s Sexual Assault Centre.

Ball Westerns coming to city Nanaimo Minor Baseball will play host to some of the country’s best peewee teams. Baseball Canada’s Peewee Western Championships will be held at the Serauxmen Sports Fields from Aug. 25-29. The tournament’s opening ceremonies will be Aug. 25 at 4 p.m., followed by the Nanaimo Pirates peewees taking on Manitoba Midwest at 5:30 p.m. The goldmedal game is slated for Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. Look for more on the tournament next week in the News Bulletin.

Soccer friendly gets cancelled Vancouver Island University’s women’s soccer team is raring to go, but the opposition just isn’t ready. Warner Pacific University, slated to face the Mariners this Thursday (Aug. 18), cancelled due to player eligibility issues with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. “We were looking forward to playing a top NAIA team in preparation for our season,” said Anup Kang, VIU coach, in a press release. “We will play local boys’ rep teams instead.” The friendly with Warner Pacific may be rescheduled for this coming spring. The VIU women will take on Peninsula College on Monday (Aug. 22) at 5 p.m. at Mariner Field.

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This trade won’t be a popular one, at least not right now. The Nanaimo Clippers traded Myles, Gerry and Leo Fitzgerald – their Most Popular Player award winners – to the Prince George Spruce Kings on Friday in a seven-player blockbuster deal. The Fitzgerald forwards and defenceman Jesse Ursic were dealt to the Sprucies in exchange for forward Trevor Fitzgerald and defencemen Josh Bryan and Scott Milnthorp. Mike Vandekamp, Clippers general manager, said the triplets’ popularity made the trade more difficult. “That was probably the No. 1 thing that was thought about, actually…” Vandekamp said. “Sometimes you have to separate the hockey side from the marketing side and try to find a happy medium. Hopefully we’ll have the type of team that fans will be excited about again this year.” Prince George, he said, maintained that it wanted the triplets as a package deal, while Vandekamp badly wanted Trevor Fitzgerald. “He’s a 200-foot player, he plays all areas of the rink,” said the GM of his new centre. Trevor Fitzgerald played last season with the Vernon Vipers,

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Myles, left, Gerry and Leo Fitzgerald are no longer Nanaimo Clippers after they were traded along with Jesse Ursic to the Prince George Spruce Kings in a seven-player deal last week.

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Hopefully we’ll have the type of team that fans will be excited about again. skating in 58 games, scoring seven goals and 18 points and accumulating 55 penalty minutes. The 18-year-old from Vernon is 6-foot-1, 180 pounds. The Clippers think their new Fitzgerald can recapture the offensive form he showed in junior B, when he scored 67 points in 49 games. “We believe he will be able to do that,” Vandekamp said. “We think we’re going to get some real good quality minutes from him in a two-way capacity and I know he’s a quality, character kid.”

Bryan is also a highly regarded pickup. The 18-year-old from Sidney is 6-foot-2, 195 pounds and played last season with the Victoria Grizzlies. He was chosen the team’s Rookie of the Year after playing 43 games. “He’s excited to be joining our club and we’re excited to have him joining us,” said the GM. Milnthorp, a 19-year-old from Calgary, played for Vandekamp last year with the Grande Prairie Storm. The 5-foot-11, 185pounder had three goals, three assists and 41 PIM in 45 games. “He’s got a lot of upside to be a very good offensive defenceman,” Vandekamp said. Myles, Gerry and Leo Fitzgerald and Ursic are all 17 years old. Gerry played all 60 games last season, scoring eight goals and 27 points and accumulating 38 penalty minutes. Myles also played 60 games, scoring 10 goals and 21 points. Leo played 52 games and had seven goals and 19 points. Ursic played 42 games, scoring three goals.

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and schemes. Mostly the Mariners appreciated the experience. “To play against better players always helps,” Billett said. The Cardinals said despite the lopsided score, the Mariners provided a challenge. “They were really well coached, played real well and very disciplined,” said Randy Davis, Ball State point guard. “It really helps us because we know the teams that we’re going to be playing are disciplined, just like this team.” The game capped an undefeated trip for the Cardinals. They also beat the Quest Kermodes 101-61, defeated Trinity Western 114-71 and edged the Victoria Selects all-stars 88-82. Ball state guard Jauwan Scaife said his team built chemistry on the trip, and also enjoyed seeing B.C. “ I t ’s b e a u t i f u l , ” Scaife said. “Coming here was really nice, being able to experience everything and meet new people. It was just a really good trip overall.” Scaife was top scorer in Sunday’s game with 21 points. Brandon Jones led VIU with 16 points and Jacob Thom scored 15. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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