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Students upset with the district’s decision to hold regular classes during exam week are organizing a rally outside the district office Wednesday (Dec. 14) and asking that the decision be reversed. Jessica White, a Grade 12 John Barsby Secondary School student and co-organizer of the rally, said exam week, when students are traditionally at home except when writing tests, is important for students. “It gives us time to be at home and study without distractions,” she said. “We’re hoping that they give us our exam week back.” In previous years, exam weeks were held at the end of each semester in January and June. The district decided to make the change because the Ministry of Education eliminated provincial exams for many senior courses. Students are now only required to write five exams: Science 10, English 10 (or alternatives), selected Math 10, Social Studies 11, and English 12 (or alternatives). “At the most, maybe about 2,500 of them would be taking one three-hour exam that week,” said Donna Reimer, school district spokeswoman. “That’s a fair bit of instructional time that will be a benefit to students.” But White, who is writing an English and biology exam in January, said attending class in between exams will mean more stress at an already stressful time. “Most of my friends get anxiety over their exams to begin with,” she said. “I want to be an elementary school teacher – I need good English and science marks.” ◆ See ‘TEACHERS’ /5

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Penticton Vees goaltender Michael Garteig holds down the fort as Nanaimo Clippers forward Luke Gordon, middle, crashes the crease and Vees player Ryan Reilly clears the puck away Sunday at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena. The first-place Vees won the B.C. Hockey League game 4-1. For the full story, please see page 31.

Another cell tower proposed for city’s south end BY CHRIS BUSH

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Telus plans to build a 60-metre wireless communications tower in south Nanaimo. The tower is proposed at 21 Cadillac Pl., in a light industrial area near Tenth Street, and is intended to enhance the company’s wireless net-

work capability in the area. Shawn Hall, Telus spokesman, said the project is in the early public consultation and planning stages, and it will be at least one year before construction might start. He said increasing use of smart phones, laptop computers and other devices that transmit large amounts of data is pushing up demand for

additional service. “We’re working to install these sites to meet that growing customer demand and they need to be local to where the demand is,” Hall said. Information packages were sent to businesses in the area and the city. This is the third Telus tower recently proposed for the Nanaimo area. ◆ See ‘PREVIOUS’ /5

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Nanaimo Mounties are trying to track down three armed men involved in a home invasion on the weekend. The incident happened about 2:20 p.m. Sunday when three Asian men, brandishing handguns, forced their way into a home on the 2400 block of Rosstown Road, pushed two men and a woman to the floor and bound their wrists with zap straps. One of the men in the home broke free, jumped from a secondstorey window and ran to nearby homes, pounding on doors screaming he was being chased by armed men. People at one of the households he went to called 911, but the man had continued his flight. About 20 minutes later, the man and woman remaining in the house had also freed themselves and called 911 to report the home invasion. The male who initially fled from the home eventually made his way to his girlfriend’s and returned to the home later that night. None of the three victims were injured. Nothing was taken and the only description is of three Asian men wearing bandanas over their faces. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said police have not determined if the victims and their assailants knew each other or what the motive was for the home invasion. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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Employment and tax issues affecting Nanaimo’s housing market will keep a lid on growth over the coming year. The numbers, published recently by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, predict no big swings in housing construction, sales, pricing and availability in 2012. By the end of 2011, construction on 500 multiplefamily units – condominiums and apartments – will have started. Projects on hold due to a slow economy finally got underway in 2011, triggering a 33-per cent jump over 2010’s total of 376 units. This was

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2011-31196 On Nov. 23, a 1967 Apache tent-trailer with expired plates was stolen from the 3000 block of Jameson Road. 2011-31913 On Nov. 27 at 3 a.m., a break and enter was reported at Solisa Tanning at 5107 Somerset Dr. Witnesses told police a small, red car was heard and seen pulling up to the business and then a loud smash was heard. A male was seen leaving with a laptop computer. The male is described as approximately sixfeet tall, wearing a blue hoodie with white lettering on the front. 2011-31978/31932 On Nov. 27-28, two iPhones were reported stolen. The first was a black iPhone 4F432 GB taken from a female’s jacket while she waited in line to get popcorn at the Galaxy Theater. The other iPhone was stolen

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2011-32363 On Dec. 1 at 11:35 p.m., the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange on Kenworth Road was broken into. Entry was gained through an office window and a cash register was stolen. Video surveillance cameras showed a male approximately 5’8”, 200 pounds, wearing a grey hoodie and dark down vest. 2011-32386 On Dec. 2, the property manager of an apartment complex at 350 Terminal Ave. reported that some time during the week, glue was poured over all of the buttons on the elevator and locks to the entrances to the building. 2011-32815 On Dec. 5, a 2006 Ruckus scooter, B.C. licence plate S35077, was stolen from outside a home in the 400 block of Deering Street. The scooter is black with camouflage designs. ◆ Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person responsible for these crimes.

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Previous proposals Teachers also displeased GOLD SILVER GUY IS BUYING!! WE BUY met with opposition with district’s decision GOLD & SILVER ◆ From /1 Two other Telus towers proposed for Nanaimo in the past year have run into opposition. A tower proposed at 1710 Woobank Rd. was opposed by residents in Cedar and Regional District of Nanaimo directors. Hall said the consultation process for that site is ongoing. Telus is also looking for an alternative site to build a tower to bolster coverage in the Hammond Bay area. Original plans to construct the tower on the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre site were scrapped because of public concern about its proximity to an elementary school. Hall said if another tower is not added to the area soon, customers will start noticing service degradation in the form of dropped calls and a shrinking coverage area. “This is line-of-sight technology, so if the antennas on the tower can’t see your cellphone, it’s not going to work,” Hall said. Plans for installing a Rogers Communications tower in Lantzville were delayed in June when Lantzville council asked for expanded consultation. Hall said the Telus site near Tenth Street is not an alternative to the proposal for Cedar. Hall said the three sites represent a $2-million investment by Telus to enhance wireless services in Nanaimo.

◆ From /1 Students are also preparing for second semester during this time, White added. “Now without the exam week, we have two days between first semester and second semester,” she said. “No study time, time to relax or get new supplies. And it’s not just about the students, the teachers are going to have to mark in class as well as having to teach.” More than 150 students have listed themselves on Facebook as attending Wednesday’s rally, which starts at 5:15 p.m. outside the District Administration Centre on Wakesiah Avenue. A school board meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Justin Green, first vice-president of the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association, said the union wasn’t consulted before last month’s decision to hold regular classes during exam week. “Decisions made in the summer time allow you to make those changes, to operationalize it,” he said. “The timeliness of it is a huge issue for us.” Green said a lot of exams besides the ministrymandated provincials occur during exam week and teachers are now going to have to reorganize these tests into 80-minute blocks. On top of giving tests, teachers also use exam week to mark, help students prepare for exams and to prepare themselves for the next semester, he said. The union has talked with 18 other districts on semester timetables and only Nanaimo and one other district have decided to cancel exam week, he added.

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Perseverance led to park preservation Walk in the woods inspired Barbara Hourston to start pushing to save pristine places from development BY TOBY GORMAN

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n 1973, Barbara Hourston’s son Ian, then 15, took her for a walk through Nanaimo’s Linley Valley. He wanted to show her the beauty of the place, the peacefulness of the forest and the animals that lived there. She was instantly taken with the valley and visited frequently in the following years to relax, walk and enjoy nature. Nanaimo had not yet sprawled that far north and the thought of development threatening the property was far from anyone’s mind. In 1991, with development creeping closer to the borders of the valley, Hourston was asked again to go for a walk through the valley by another 15-yearold boy – this time Andrew Simpson, who had recently moved to Nanaimo and was homesick for the pristine and expansive outdoors of his native Kootenays. He found that perfect place to explore in Linley Valley. Soon after, the pair collaborated and made a presentation about the valley to Nanaimo city council, making it aware of the gem that existed within city limits.

hat presentation proved to be the seed of something much larger. Later that year, Gail Adrienne (Simpson’s mom), Hourston, Dean Gaudry and a few others attended a workshop at what was then Malaspina College on alternative transportation, spawning Vancouver Island Transportation and Land Use (VITAL), but the members lacked the critical knowledge of covenants and the concepts of land trusts. On her own dime, Hourston recruited Tyhson Banighen, founder of Turtle Island Earth Stewards in Salmon Arm.

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Banighen was invited to host a weekend workshop at Malaspina where he taught the group everything it needed to know about starting up a land trust. People from up and down the Island attended. From that emerged the Linley Valley Park Committee in 1992 with a mandate to protect the natural jewel, and the committee worked closely with the city to secure 59 hectares of the valley as protected parkland, which eventually came to pass in 2001. By 1995, the Linley Valley committee had morphed into the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust, which was officially incorpo-

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rated as a charitable society that has since protected land on Mount Benson, continued to protect Linley Valley, assisted in protecting Moorecroft Camp and Buttertubs Marsh, among others, and has created countless stewardship and covenant programs both in Nanaimo and surrounding areas. And that weekend workshop with Banighen spawned much more than NALT. It was also the inspiration for: the Cowichan Community Land Trust in Duncan; the Habitat Acquisition Trust in Victoria, which later became The Land Conservancy; and the Comox Valley Land Trust.

ast Thursday, Hourston, who was co-chairwoman of NALT since 1995 and the driving force behind the organization since well before its inception, announced she was stepping down from her duties as a director. “It has grown beyond my wildest dreams,” said Hourston. “This whole thing fermented for quite a number of years. There have been so many great people,

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supporters and countless volunteers along the way. None of this could have happened without them.” Four years ago, Hourston underwent heart surgery, and she said she simply doesn’t have the energy to continue with the work. “I’m flagging, I’m getting old,” she said. “I think it’s time some new blood participated. I think it’s good to have new people take over and carry on the work with renewed energy.”

drienne, NALT executive director who has been with the group almost since the beginning, said it was a series of chance encounters that she came to know Hourston. “I met Barbara soon after I moved to Nanaimo in 1990, through another amazing woman – Gail McGee,” said Adrienne. “Although I can’t say we were close friends right away, our paths often crossed. Then came a day in 1991 that I ran into Barbara and she asked, ‘What do you know about the Linley Valley?’ I replied that

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my 15-year-old son Andrew was crazy about the area and had walked me through it.” Gaudry met Hourston at the alternative transportation workshop that sparked VITAL. He said her sense of humour and ability to get things done were an instant inspiration to him. “I’ve always been inspired by Barbara’s commitment to the environment and her dedicated activism,” said Gaudet, noting Hourston was also instrumental in starting the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange and the Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition. “It’s been an absolute delight to work with her. She brings a sense of humour and a very positive and proactive approach to things. Where a lot of people would just throw up their hands and say something couldn’t be done, Barbara’s response is always ‘we can do this’,” he said. “She has a deep respect for the environment, but also for people and a tremendously positive approach.” In a tribute to Hourston at the annual general meeting, Adrienne said NALT won’t be the same without its founding member. “Over the years, Barbara has been a tireless champion, worker, and personal supporter of NALT – both with her time and her donations,” said Adrienne. “She has also become a good friend to me – a great support in times of need and she also doesn’t hesitate to let me know if I’m getting out of line. That’s what good friends are for. It will feel very strange if she ceased to be a part of NALT.” Hourston, who was provided with director emeritus status at the land trust, said looking back, it was more than worth it to dedicate the past 40 years to protecting Nanaimo’s green spaces. “It started with Linley Valley, then we fought for Neck Point and it went from there,” she said. “But there is so much more that can be done. It’s so important to have a land trust with this kind of designation and charitable status. But it’s tough financial times, and I just hope we can make it through.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Precious time worth sharingg

The mall parking lots are filling to capacity. The data lines to credit card companies are humming to the tune of more than $28 billion in Canadian retail sales in December. Shoppers wearied from all that spending fill the food courts and benches. But in our frantic pursuit of the perfect Christmas gift, we often overlook the one that won’t strain our budget or tax our patience for lines at the checkout counter. Our time. Each of us has an annual time account of 8,760 hours. That’s more than half a million minutes. While a certain amount of that time must be alloted to sleeping, eating and earning a living, there’s still plenty to spare. Time to spend with family and friends. Time to help out in the community, volunteering with organizations that bring comfort and assistance to those in need or less fortunate. Time to lend a hand on the sidelines and benches of kids sports teams, teaching young people valuable lessons of camaraderie and sportsmanship that will stay with they their whole lives. Time to lead a troupe of scouts or girl guides. Time to cook a meal or weed the garden for a lonely senior. Time to make the world a cleaner place by helping to clean a ravine or count salmon swimming upstream to spawn. Time to open a door for someone whose arms are laden with parcels. Time to wish a stranger a Merry Christmas. The gift of time is, well, timeless. It doesn’t require batteries or complicated instructions. And, best of all, it doesn’t cost money. But it will always be treasured. 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

Holiday memories aren’t tied to cash

I remember waking up one ornaments for the tree – little Christmas morning to find a paper angels, or macaroni stick trail of gold and silver glitter at men in my case, to hang on the my bedroom door leading to the branches. living room. Handmade wrapping paper was The trail led to the Christmas also fun. My mom would lay out tree and a dollhouse. Inside was rolls of old newspaper print rolls a handwritten note in silver from and we would spend the afternoon Santa’s elves about how they dumping and spraying the paint had constructed the house and on the paper with paint brushes, filled it with all the marvelous old toothbrushes and potato cutaccessories. outs. Inside the tiny These are the holiday REPORTER’S kitchen were fake memories that last. Most VIEWPOINT bread and cakes of the toys my parents Rachel Stern beautifully crafted bought from the store Reporter p out of dough and are long forgotten and painted to resemble have been given away to the tasty treats. The a charity. bedroom had handAs the holiday season sewn curtains and approaches and more little beds made out flyers get jammed into of clothes pins and my mailbox every day, I small little pillows can’t help but think of that matched the what Christmas was like curtains. as a child. I don’t remember how old I was In many ways nothing has when I received the dollhouse, changed. but do remember it was one of Growing up I always had my favourite toys growing up. friends whose families would It was constructed by my father, buy expensive gifts during the and my mother created all the holidays and others who had less tiny furnishings that adorned the extravagant holidays. inside. Yet, I always wonder why There are very few presents people buy such expensive gifts I remember vividly from the at Christmas. It seems that Christmases we had growing some people stress about getting up. Only a few have withstood someone a costly present at the the passage of time. The most expense of depriving themselves cherished that I received were of something important down the the ones my parents made road. themselves. And holiday shopping at the We would also make Christmas mall is one nightmare I try to

avoid. People are always trying to run me over or scowl at me if I am taking too much time examining an item on a shelf. I want to make sure what I’m buying is something the person would like and feel it’s important to inspect them for flaws. Where is the holiday cheer? I would rather stay home than get stuck in a mall with a bunch of people so intent on getting the most toys or best deals that they bump into me, cut me off and give me foul looks. I try to smile but most of the time people don’t seem to notice. Then there is the added downfall of families going into debt to purchase presents. I find setting a budget for each person helps me to not overspend. Also, I keep my gift giving to a select few. I’m a little lucky because my family isn’t that large, so I don’t have tons of people to buy for. For the past few years I created a gift cupboard in my house and would buy things throughout the year for people as I saw them go on sale. That allowed me to avoid the hassle of Christmas shopping at the malls and was easier on the pocketbook. This year I wasn’t as prepared and have only three or four things in my gift cupboard. I’ve made a mental note to do a better job on the gift cupboard next year so I’m not in this predicament again. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

‘Some people stress about getting someone a costly present.’

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Environmental groups unfairly represented To the Editor, Re: B.C. an eco-propaganda playground, B.C. Views, Dec. 8. Tom Fletcher unfairly smears the reputation of well-established environmental organizations just because they may recieve some funding from the U.S. He quotes speculative opinion as factual evidence that such funding is really intended to divert Canada’s energy exports away from Asia, to the benefit of the U.S. The Living Oceans Society, The Pembina Institute, The B.C. Wilderness Committee and the Natural Resource Defence Council all have impeccable research reputations and may be funded by foundations, corporations and individuals from around the globe because the environment doesn’t stop at national borders. It is just plain silly conspiracy theory to suggest that global activism against a pipeline to Kitimat or Texas or critical of fish farming is really an attempt to destroy Canada’s markets for these resources. Fletcher should learn the difference between fact and propaganda. Propaganda is not just stuff you disagree with but stuff unsupported by fact. To state that environmental activism against a particular problem is really intended to destabilize the economy is like accusing Mothers Against Drunk Driving of really intending to destroy the liquor industry, Instead of focussing on environmental organizations, he should check out the free market propaganda put out by the Fraser Institute, which refuses to say where it gets its funding, or be suspicious of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, many of whom are U.S. CEOs who have had a major influence on perimeter treaty negotiations, which may well erode Canada’s economic independence. Liz Fox Lantzville What do you think? Give us your comments by fax at 250753-0788 or by e-mail: editor@ nanaimobulletin.com. Be sure to spell out your first and last names.

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Trustee dedication to values worth cost

To the Editor, Re: Unwilling trustee fooled city voters, Letters, Dec. 8. Good for Donna Allen, standing up for what is right no matter the cost. What message are we sending students when we hire trustees who have a criminal record, especially involving illegal drugs? The trustees have the responsibility to “build and maintain school systems that reflect local priorities, values and expectations”. What are our local values? Thank you Donna Allen for making an important stand. I back her all the way. Shannon McRae Nanaimo

Eligibility rules followed for vote To the Editor, Re: Trustee resignation unfortunate for community, Guest

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Comment, Dec. 8. The question is being raised about who should run for public office. How much does the voter need to know about candidate’s personal history? Eric Ricker cited a foreign country and its policy of barring people with a criminal record. Nelson Mandela came to mind, he spent 18 years in jail before he successfully won the presidency of South Africa. At worst, the policy of barring people from serving in public office

is discrimination or selfserving for people able to beat the conviction with good legal representation. Does the public need to know financial fitness, past addiction issues or even age, weight or race of the candidates? Teachers and their spouses could be banned from school board for conflict of interest since budgets for schools are decided by trustees. Donna Allen appears to be about 55 from her picture; is that too old to serve? Should she

have disclosed her age and issues with election rules? Bill Bard followed election rules and was democratically elected by taxpayers. He does not need to explain his personal life or history. Now all trustees need to work co-operatively and conscientiously for public education and pave the way for an inclusive school board that equally represents people of all backgrounds. Elizabet Vonarx Nanaimo

Trustee position won by election To the Editor, Re: Trustee resignation unfortunate for community, Guest Comment, Dec. 8. I think it is only right to decry the fact that both Donna Allen, and your guest columnist, Eric Ricker, wish to deprive Bill Bard of his Canadian human rights.

Many have suffered and died to establish this code of conduct throughout the world As Amnesty International celebrated Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, all citizens of Nanaimo should be appalled. Eric Ricker wishes us to follow the example of the U.S. The U.S is hardly the example we should be trying to emulate. The courts gave Bill Bard a conditional discharge for his guilty plea. It did not view him as a threat to society, adults or children – neither did most in Nanaimo. We should be supporting and defending human rights, not depriving citizens of Canada of them. Shame on Allen and Ricker for trying to take us back to the ‘bad old days’. Malcolm W. Reville Nanaimo

Readers respond: Feedback on news items Preparation key prior to winter To the Editor, Re: Winter-ready public needed, Opinion, Dec. 8. I fully agree. One bad snow day I cleaned the driveway and sidewalk and to my great surprise the snowplow came along the street again and dumped the snow halfway across the side walk. This created more work for a senior and I called the city and brought forward my complaint. I was told if the road was narrow, the plow was allowed to dump the snow halfway across the sidewalk. We live on a street where often cars are parked on both sides of the road

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and there is still room for two cars coming from both directions to pass. The lesson I learned was to buy a snow thrower this year and if it happens again, the snow will be removed from the sidewalk again, as it was totally unsafe. Have a happy white Christmas and a great New Year. Hendrik Hofstra Nanaimo

Tunnel a better option to island To the Editor, Re: Newcastle bridge floated, Nov. 29. Why? The inconvenience to the boats using the channel, the seaplanes landing and taking off makes this idea ridiculous.

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Especially since we already have a mine tunnel going under Brechin point. It is only 13 metres down. Pumped out and fixed up, it would do the trick and probably be cheaper, too. I was born here in 1940 and well-remember Nanaimo as a coal town. W.J. Churchill Nanaimo

Housing wisdom won in Nanaimo To the Editor, Re: Backlash to social

housing remains, Letters, Dec. 8. It is usually best to address issues rather than individuals in a letter to the editor. However, a recent writer to the paper, Lance Geselbracht, wrote something so striking that it calls for a response. Geselbracht writes, “I am not sure what form it will take.” But makes it clear that, “There will be a backlash against these two wet houses...” He goes on to say, “I am so glad they were stupid enough to piss off the ‘north-enders’.” The first of these comments is a scarcely veiled threat. The second is a vulgar characterization of those he criticizes. Geselbracht concludes by talking of ‘enemies’.

He writes,“Your enemy is my enemy”. Presumably this is a clumsy attempt to recall the phrase, “The enemy of my friend is my enemy.” Talk of ‘enemies’ recalls the dark era of U.S. President Richard Nixon. He was notorious for regarding political opponents not as we regard them in our parliamentary system, as “the loyal opposition”, but as enemies. Fortunately, cooler heads and more compassionate hearts have seen the wisdom of providing housing and social services for the homeless with disabilities. I welcome this housing and service in my neighbourhood. Paul Glassen Nanaimo

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Construction of a new fire hall in Nanoose Bay is well underway and so far there have only been some minor setbacks as the building progresses. Work on the $3-million facility started in September, but not before the previous building was demolished. Nancy Avery, general manager of finance and information services at the Regional District of Nanaimo, said some unexpected work was encountered early on. More asbestos than expected was discovered in the aging building. “The general contractor had a company do a bit more work removing the material before we hit it and brought it to the ground. The asbestos removal was more extensive than they thought, but everything is proceeding on schedule,” she said. Doug Penny has been the fire chief for 25 years and said he can’t wait until the department moves

into its new digs in the spring. The new hall will meet the most current seismic requirements, use geothermal heating and is expected to see close to 80 per cent reduction in tonnes of carbon emissions. The new facility will also have a rainwater collection system, radiant floor heating and use locally sourced wood, among other sustainable features. Penny said he is at the construction site most days watching the progress and providing assistance when needed. “I have knowledge of the site. I am available to answer any questions,” he said. Penny said without a proper meeting room, the department isn’t training any new recruits, although he hopes the new facility will attract some new volunteers. “There definitely has been more interest and we have a bit of a waiting list for volunteers now.”

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Helping children and teens understand what dementia is and how to interact with a person who has it is the focus of a free tele-workshop Thursday (Dec. 15). The workshop, for family caregivers who are having trouble talking

Holiday sharing helps programs

CHLY switches transmitters Listeners to Malaspina Radio’s CHLY 101.7 might be experiencing a little difficulty tuning in to their favourite program. The non-profit station is switched over to broadcasting from its back-up transmitter Friday so its main transmitter can undergo repairs. While the main transmitter is out for service, the FM signal will not reach everywhere in CHLY’s usual broadcast area. Listeners in some areas might have trouble picking up a signal, but can go online at www. CHLY.ca for programs. Main transmitter repairs should be completed in early January.

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Christmas is about sharing and Country Cub Centre invites its customers to help the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive and Christmas Hamper programs. The mall’s Sharing the Spirit of Christmas event runs Wednesday (Dec. 14) from 1-5 p.m. with donations of food and unwrapped gifts for children accepted. Representatives of the toy drive, Loaves and Fishes food bank and the Salvation Army will be on hand.

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fter wading through this quagmire of characters, a wicked stepmother might not seem so bad to the heroic prince. “We’ve added a dragon,” said Mort Paul, director of Snow White, the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s annual pantomime. The dragon – named Denman Hornby – is just one of the characters added to the traditional fairy tale. In this one, written by a theatre com-

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Nanaimo blues singer Dave Gogo is one of the performers donating their time at the Queen’s annual Salvation Army benefit.

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John Forrest’s rock band will make its debut the same night Nanaimo musicians raise money for the Salvation Army. The Queen’s annual Salvation Army Benefit features Forrest’s band the Deadly Nite Shades, plus performances by The Kiltlifters, Iris, Johnny Inappropriate and David Gogo. The night wraps up with a jam among the musicians at 1 a.m. “I’m a big supporter of their cause,” Forrest said, of the Salvation Army, which provides services, such as meals and shelter, to society’s most disadvantaged citizens. It will cost the audiences a minimum $5 donation, or the equivalent in non-perishable food, to see Forrest and his band play original music. Forrest played with bands and ensembles all over the city and province, relinquishing his duties as bass player with the Vancouver Island Symphony due to health issues. His new band pursues his goal of rock ‘n’ roll. “This will be sort of like my comeback,” Forrest said. Gogo, a stalwart at the 25th annual event, released his latest album, Soul Bender, earlier this year and has been touring across the globe since then.

Art sale continues Gallery 223 hosts an exhibition and sale of works by artists under the age of 31. Until Thursday (Dec. 15), a group of 14 artists will have their work on display at the Commercial Street gallery. The artists work in a variety of mediums, from photography and mixed media to watercolour and acrylic paint. The gallery’s website also features a selection of artwork, some starting at less than $20. For more information, please visit www.gallery223. ca.

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The Kiltlifters have been playing their funky ska sound for more than a decade, while Iris and Johnny Inappropriate are fixtures at the Queen’s and other live music venues around the city. The musicians plan a jam session at 1 a.m. to finish off

the night. The benefit is set for Wednesday (Dec. 14), from 7 p.m. until closing. The Chinese kitchen at the Queen’s will be hosting a free buffet from 7-10 p.m. For more information, please call 250-754-6751.

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Pantomime tradition extends decades

◆ From /24 It all adds up to the chaos inherent in a pantomime, a type of theatre which aims to parody or satirize aspects of society through fairy tales and children’s stories. Nanaimo Theatre Group presents a panto every Christmas, going back decades. The show carries a theme of magic throughout, from the fairy-tale aspects to the on stage special effects, which sees the evil queen’s magic mirror created before the eyes of the audience. The queen herself transformed from the second-fairest in the land to a peasant lady, to try and kill her beautiful stepdaughter with a poisoned apple. The 25-member cast is made up not only of family connections,

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MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE about four men in a POW camp in the Second World War at Nanaimo Centre Stage Dec. 13. Doors 7:30 p.m. Call 250-7542264.

CHRISTMASTIME Camerata Singers and Nanaimo Youth Choir Friday (Dec. 16), 7 p.m., at St. Andrew’s United Church. Tickets $12 from members or at the door.

SNOW WHITE annual pantomime by Nanaimo Theatre Group at the Bailey Studio Dec. 18-31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Call 250-758-7224.

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MAYEA A Amelia (Eme) Josephine (nee Geshel) Mar. 14, 1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. 6, 2011 With her family at her side, our rock, Eme passed away peacefully on December 6, 2011. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Geshel, sister Marie Ballance, brother John Geshel, and daughter Teresa (Terry) Mayea. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Harold, daughter Lori (Dan), son Ron (Tricia), grandchildren Natasha (Adrian), Dustin (Adrea) and Rylan, great grandchildren Kaia, Lylah-Rose, Dylan and Jamie. Eme was born in Nanaimo in 1936 where she spent her childhood years on the Geshel farm. She met Harold in June of 1954 and was married six month later. She spent the early years of her marriage in Port Renfrew where some of her fondest memories and life time friends were made. In 1971 Eme and Harold moved their family to Lake Cowichan where they have lived happily ever since. Eme loved to entertain family and friends and looked forward to hosting her annual summer barbeque. She was a fantastic cook who was famous for her cabbage rolls and desserts such as strawberry triďŹ&#x201A;e, ďŹ&#x201A; walnut potica and apple crisp. No one left her home with an empty stomach. She was an honest, loyal person who will be greatly missed by her friends at their annual bocce tournament. She was proud to have won this past yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament however she hoped not to be a part of next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cake. She loved the 3 Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; bowling, bingo and bridge. She was also quick as a whip and enjoyed completing the daily Times Colonist crossword puzzles. She was patriotic, an avid gardener and an enthusiastic sports fan who loved the Olympics. Every year she would search for at least 5 four leaf clovers and aimed to catch a falling maple leaf in the autumn; both reminded her of her youth and her sister Marie. Eme will be remembered by her family as a caring woman who found the good in everyone and who always tried to help the less fortunate. A special thank you to Dr. Froese, the staff at the Cowichan District Hospital and the Victoria Cancer Clinic for all the care and kindness you gave to our mother. At Emeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request there will be no service and donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach for the moon when we have the starsâ&#x20AC;?

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September 3, 1924 ~ November 30, 2011 Dr. Hermann Kraus passed away peacefully in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at the age of 87. Hermann came to Canada from Rodenkirchen, Germany in 1961. After 2 years in Winnipeg, he and his family moved to Vancouver Island where he set up a very successful dental practice in Nanaimo, until he retired. He was a very keen ďŹ sherman, an avid gardener and a great dog lover. lover He will be deeply missed by his wife, Lotti, of 59 years; his sons: Dieter (Margaret) and Klaus (Hanni); his grandchildren: Chris (Kelly), David (Natasha), Julia and Sebastian; his ďŹ ve greatgrandchildren: Paige, Makenna, Emerson, Jaidyn andd Ci Ciara; andd llast,t bbutt nott lleast,t hi his ffaithful ithf l companion, Bello. Sincere thanks to the staff in the Palliative Care Unit for the exemplary care he received for a very brief period. No service by request. If wished, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or SPCA, which were of special interest to Hermann.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proﬁtable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/careers/

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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Nanaimo location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proﬁt sharing, paid overtime, beneﬁts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866-472-4339 today for an interview. We require 1) operators and owners operators for processors, 2) owner operators and truck drivers. Work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Prince George areas. Call or send your resume. Gulbranson Logging Ltd. 250-567-4505 Fax: 250-567-9232 email: jgulbranson@gulbranson.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

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Ladysmith: luxury 2 bdrm, 360 ocean views, 1250 sq.ft., 5 appls, pet friendly, $1250/mo 250-245-8997, 250-802-1520.

PAINTING

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

PANASONIC KX-T7433C Digital Phone System; complete with 19 handsets. Excellent condition, perfect for start-up ofﬁce. Will accept best offer. Phone: 604-3631397.

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ART/MUSIC/DANCING

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

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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SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courtenay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. The ideal candidate would have Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info, check out our website at www.torryandsons.com.

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

ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

TEACHERS Practical Nursing Coordinator Sprott - Shaw Community College is hiring a full-time PN Coordinator for our Nanaimo campus. The person will be responsible for the day to day operations of the PN Program to meet the educational requirements for our students registered in the program. Candidates would have a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and have at least 5 years’ of clinical experience in acute or longterm care along with supervisory experience. Please email your resume to: brucew@sprott-shaw.com or fax to (250) 754-9610

HELP WANTED Experienced Bookkeeper, part time, flexible hours. Duties include producing financial statements with Simply Accounting, answering the phone and general office duties. Please reply to File #330, Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo V9S 2H7

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SALES

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TRADES, TECHNICAL BUSY, well equipped, positive Canadian Tire Service Centre in beautiful Fernie BC is hiring licensed Red Seal AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS. We offer competitive wages and beneﬁts. Contact Jason Hayes @hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or 250-4234222. HARWOOD FORD Sales, needs Licensed Automotive Technicians, 1 hour from Calgary, Alberta, New Millennium Ford Dealership, state-of-theart technical equipment. 14 service bays, unlimited ﬂat rate hours, in the heart of oil country. Send resume Joel Nichols, Fax 403-362-2921.

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PETS

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NORTH NANAIMO: large, quiet 2 bdrm, 3rd ﬂoor, 4720 Uplands. Avail Jan 1st. $850. (250)741-4706. TOWNSITE- 2 bdrms, 2 balconies, light & bright. Storage, shared laundry. NS/NP. $750. 1/2 month free rent with lease. Avail. now.(250)758-4871.

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2-PIECE POOL cue, with case, $40. (250)756-9492.

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

8 PICTURE Frames, $.50 - $1. each. Trivial Pursuit game $10. 250-753-9363.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DOWNHILL SKIS: Solomon 186 & bindings; Solomon boots(91/2) & poles. $60. Call Bill @ 758-0964

550 BRADLEY- 2 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

NEW PAIR Black pumps, sz 8 combo 4A / 2A, $40. Lrg back pack $10. (250)754-5710.

1363 CEDARWOOD- (Ladysmith) 3 bdrms, $1195. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881.

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152 BONAVISTA- 4 bdrms, $1675. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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N NANAIMO: large, quiet 2bdrm corner unit, 4th ﬂr with view, 4720 Uplands. Avail Jan 1st. $950. (250)741-4706.

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NANAIMO- TOTALLY reno’d 3 bdrms. Avail immed. Nice, clean, W/D. NS/NP. 1 yr lease req’d. (250)797-2411.

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

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RENTALS

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.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CLEANING SERVICES

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LANDSCAPING

2 CHRISTMAS tree stands, 1 heavy-duty (good for lrg tree), $45, $25. Call 250-753-3588.

VINTAGE DRESSER, kitchen table w/5 chairs, child’s table w/2 chairs, All 3 for $75 obo. (250)756-2398 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE FRIDGE, left hand opening in excellent condition $99 obo. 250-758-5556

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3270 ROSS- 2 bdrm, $775. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE- 1 bdrm, $625. 2 bdrms, $700. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

CENTRAL NANAIMO. For Jan 1st, 3rd ﬂoor Bachelor $585 or 1 bedroom with view $685. Quiet, spotless, good bldg. Mark/Don 250-753-8633.

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HOMES FOR RENT

422 DAVIS- (Ladysmith) 1 bdrm, $500. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 481 MILTON- 3 bdrms, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com DIVERS LAKE area, 3 bdrm upper level of home, 1.5 bath, new ﬂooring & countertops throughout, new appls, shared lndry, small pet ok, $1200 mo hydro incl’d, avail immed. 250-585-7022, 250-327-9386.

Call 250-753-6656 HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.

FIRST MONTH FREE with 6 mos lease. 3-bdrm, walk to hospital. H/W ﬂoors, heat pump, wood stove. $1400/mo Jan. 1st. (250)668-5954.

BULLY’S LANDSCAPING. Fall Clean-up Specials: Pruning, yard cleaning, irrigation blow-outs. Bobcat & excavating services. Christmas light installation & takedown. 250585-7177

BIG BUILDING Sale... Clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305. Ladysmith: 1 bdrm ocean view, $530/mo, avail now, pet friendly, 250-802-1520, 250245-8997.

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

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, December 13, 2011 RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

SUITES, UPPER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

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

CENTRAL NANAIMO: furn. $425. Chris 250-740-5332 contact_me@chrislesley.com SINGLE & DOUBLE units; some with kitchenettes. Pets ok. New monthly rates starting at $650 & weekly starting at $250. (250)754-2328

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2004 GMC 6.6 Duramax Diesel Truck. Full mechanical & safety inspection. 2WD w/posi rear wheel drive, 6 passenger, 4 door crew cab, leather interior, 8ft. box w/sprayed liner, exhaust brake, new tires, towing pckg. $16,500. (250)816-5728

MOSTAR AREA: Lge 2 B/R family room, fenced yard, carport, ﬁreplace, 11/2 bath, F/S. 5342 Dunster Rd. $1050/mth. Avail Jan 1 7586107 or 667-1065

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

BRIGHT, NEW 2bdrm, private entry & patio, 5appli’s and utils all included. $1,000/m Avail Dec. 15th or Jan. 1st. Contact Deb at 250-751-9640 or Kent at 250-740-1727 to view. CINNABAR 2-BDRM, Private entry. W/D incld. N/S, no partiers. $850.+ hydro. Avail. now. 250-741-1049, 250-667-0886. C. NANAIMO, large 3 bdrm, close to shopping & bus, $950 mo + utils, avail Jan. 1, 250729-9278 or 250-668-3274. COUNTRY CLUB area, 3 bdrm, authorized suite, 5 appls, deck, fenced yard, new carpet/paint, N/S, N/P, $1150 + utils, (Immed) 250-713-8065. LONG LAKE area, beautiful lake view, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, priv prkg, gym, balcony, avail immed, $1100 mo incls utils. Call 250-618-6800. OLD CITY QUARTER: Lge 2bdrm No Smokers, N/P, $850 Util incl. (250)753-3337

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Ladysmith: new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean views, 1650 sq.ft., 5 appls, pet friendly, $1450/mo,250-245-8997, 250802-1520.

HAMMOND BAY- 2 bdrm executive on acreage. W/D, $1050 incls utils, pets neg. Avail. now. (250)616-8755

NANOOSE BAY, recently reno’d 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 bath on shared 5 acres, F/P, D/W, W/D, lrg deck, very quiet area w/ easy access to hwy & only N/S, N/P, refs req’d, $1225, avail immed. 250-729-8772 or email: tasko487@aol.com OLD CITY Quarter: Newly reno’d home, 1 block from Bowen Park. 3 bdrm, 1 large bath with claw foot tub, sep. shower. Large newer kitchen with D/W and pantry. Original hardwood ﬂoors throughout. W/D, workshop and lots of storage. $1200. Avail. immed. 250-729-9795.

RENT-TO-OWN in College Heights! Lovely 4-BR, 3Bath Family Home NO MORTGAGE REQUIRED! Spacious 2-level family home on peaceful, private, treed 1/4 acre lot on Camosun Drive. Lovely living & dining area with vaulted ceilings & 2 wood stoves; ocean view through huge ﬂoor-toceiling windows, nice deck, 2-car garage, with a lower level that could easily be suited. Only 3 minutes to VI University! Deposit Required Monthly Rent: $1,800 $2,000 www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053

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1 FURN’D bdrm, quiet area. Spacious house w/ ocean views. Utils incl’d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, female. $500. 250-751-2454. CEDAR: QUIET acreage, 2 br, bath, tv room upstairs. Share hot tub, indoor pool, kitchen, BBQ, organic garden, orchard. $1200. Working person(s). Call (250)734-1103 mornings.

SUITES, LOWER 1-BDRM SUITE, lower Lantzville. Walk to Beach. View. $775/ month. Includes hydro. Private patio. Non smoker. No pets. 250-755-5191. 422 DAVIS- (Ladysmith) 1 bdrm, $500. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 6583 JENKINS- 2 bdrms, $675. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BEBAN PARK remodelled 2bdrm, sep. entry, prkg, storage room, shared lndry. $900 utils incl. 1 (250)756-0801 BRIGHT, QUIET, lower 1-bedroom suite for rent, with private washer/dryer. Cinnabar Valley/Chase River area. No smoking and no pets. All utilities included (wireless internet, cable, heat and hydro). $700. Ph. 250-619-9134

NANAIMO- (Close to Pipers Pub) 1 bdrm, ocean/mtn view, NS/NP, priv ent, security/alarm system. Cable/utils incl. $650. 250.739.0225, 250.729.0225 NANAIMO- (College area), 2 bdrms, utilities included+ cable. $900 furnished, $800 unfurnished. Call 250-7542602 after 5pm. N.NANAIMO. 1-BDRM + den. Main lvl, NS/NP, quiet person. $750./mo. inclds utils, no laundry. Avail. now. (250)618-6413 N. NANAIMO- 2 bdrm. Close to Woodgrove Mall. NS/NP. Refs req. $900. utils/cable/hydro included. 250-390-4692. N. NANAIMO: bright and beautiful 2 bdrm main level suite w/ garden area, 6 appls, 1 block from ocean, priv ent & lndry, $950 mo utils incl’d, NS/NP, ref’s. (250)760-0990. N.NANAIMO. NEW 2-BDRM suite, utilities incld. N/P. $850. Also 1-bdrm $700. Call 250732-3522 or (250)585-4689. UPLANDS AREA. Bright 2 bdrm. Priv entr., fenced back yard, 4 appls, util. incl. NS/NP. $895. Jan 1. 250-729-9155. NORTH NANAIMO- (Neck Point) 1 bdrm legal suite, 950sq ft newly reno’d, lrg living/dining rooms w/gas F/P, private W/D, separate kitchen w/den or storage (11x13), covered prking/separate driveway. Available Now. Must See! $950. Call (250)585-6079. S NANAIMO 2bdrm, newly reno’d, 3mins to VIU & high schools, lrg fenced yard, prkg, W/D, $825 incl. utils. N/S, Sml pet ok. Jan 1st 250-544-0755

TOWNHOUSES AQUATIC CENTRE 2 Bdrm Townhome near VIU & Aquatic Centre, family-friendly, lots of greenspace, Avail Jan. 1 From $820 mo. (250) 754-4605

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Wellington wins tourney quite handily

Clippers’ best isn’t enough to beat best I PENTICTON VEES defeat Nanaimo 4-1.

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The score rarely tells the whole story. The Nanaimo Clippers lost both their weekend games by 4-1 counts at Frank Crane Arena, falling to the Langley Rivermen on Friday, then to the Penticton Vees on Sunday. The games could hardly have been more different. Clippers coach Mike Vandekamp said his team was “50 times better” against the B.C. Hockey League’s firstplaced Vees than against the more middling Rivermen. “ We w e r e p r e t t y focused and we played hard,” said Vandekamp after Sunday’s tilt. “The loss is harder to take because of the fact that we actually put everything into a game for once.” In Sunday’s affair, the Clippers’ Kyle Kramer

scored the big Teddy Bear Toss goal early in the third period to make it 2-1, and the Clips pulled the goalie with a minute left and produced a dangerous shot on goal. But the Vees potted one empty-net goal, then another, and it was game over. “It was as close as it gets,” said Vandekamp. “Shots were dead even, faceoffs were even in each end; probably as dead even a game as you can get, really… It’s just a game of inches. We had lots of really close calls at their end of the rink that didn’t quite go in.” He said Vees goalie Michael Garteig probably merited a game star for his efforts. Clips goalie Billy Faust also made some big saves against his former team as shots ended up 37-36 in favour of Penticton. It took a focused effort to hold the league’s highest-scoring squad to just two goals over the first 59 minutes. “We asked our guys to do what we’ve been asking them to do all year, just do it better,” Vandekamp said. Kramer said his team

BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

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Nanaimo Clippers forward Andrew Gladiuk, left, vies for the puck with Penticton Vees forward Steven Fogarty on a faceoff play during Sunday afternoon’s B.C. Hockey League game at Frank Crane Arena. The Vees won 4-1.

was looking to play a puck-possession game against the Vees. “Realistically that’s the best defence, is just to keep it out of your zone and work and chip away in the offensive zone,” Kramer said. “I think we did a pretty good job tonight with that.” He said going into the game, there “wasn’t a question” in the room

of being able to compete with the BCHL’s best. “We stuck right with them. So we kind of proved, maybe, to the doubters, that we’re right there. But we didn’t get the two points and that’s what we came out to get, so it’s definitely disappointing…” Kramer said. “We learned tonight how disappointing it is

to lose when you pour everything on the line.” ICE CHIPS … Brendan Taylor scored in Friday’s game and Chris Eiserman suffered the loss in goal … The Clippers play the Coquitlam Express on Wednesday (Dec. 14) on the road in a 7 p.m. start. Nanaimo’s next home game isn’t until Jan. 6. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The Wellington Wildcats ran away with it in their tournament final on the weekend. Welly’s senior AA girls’ basketball team won the G.P. Vanier Towhees’ tournament Saturday in Courtenay, defeating the hosts 68-29. Wildcats coach Nicole McRae said she has a sizable roster this year allowing her players to run the court, sub off and stay fresh. “They seem to slowly be figuring out each other’s roles and it doesn’t really matter what five girls we have on the floor right now, they all work together very well,” she said. Transfer player Sara Simovic was Wellington’s top scorer at the tournament and Julie Zhao and Vicky Brown were defensive standouts. Wellington’s semifinal game was the more memorable matchup of the tourney, as the ’Cats defeated the Woodlands Eagles 57-51 Saturday morning. Simovic’s 12 points led all scorers and Ksenia Malenica and T.J. Andjelkovic had 11 each for the Eagles. Woodlands ended up going 2-2 at the tourney to build on Thursday’s strong season-opening 63-44 win over Ballenas. Malenica scored 18 in that home game. ◆ See ‘B-BALL’ /32

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B-ball teams bouncing along ◆ From /31 Senior boys’ teams were also busy with tournament action on the weekend. Posting the best results were Cedar’s senior AA boys, who reached the final of the Mark Isfeld Invitational tournament in Courtenay. The Spartans lost that Saturday night game 57-54 to the host Isfeld Ice, after starting the tourney with a 77-42 win against the Carihi Tyees and continuing with an 82-76 win against the Highland Raiders on Saturday morning. Down at the Welcome Back Tournament in Duncan, both the Dover Bay Dolphins and Wellington Wildcats had to settle for battling through the consolation round.

The Dolphins senior AAA boys were able to finish the tourney with consecutive wins, defeating the Kwalikum Kondors by 11 points and then beating the Ballenas Whalers by 21 points. Jon Bethell was Dover’s top scorer in both those games. GAME ON … The Cedar Spartans senior A girls played a home game against Duncan Christian on Monday after press time … Tonight (Dec. 13) John Barsby Community Secondary School’s teams host a doubleheader with the Barsby Blazers senior AA girls taking on the Isfeld Ice at 5 p.m. followed by an all-Nanaimo senior AA boys’ matchup pitting the Blazers against the Spartans at 6:30 p.m.

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Matthew Coburn, 11, of the Hawks U12 Nanaimo Youth Soccer Club house team, blocks a shot on net during a friendly match at Beban Park’s Gyro Youth Sports Fields on Saturday afternoon.

Parksville’s Oceanside Generals have been on a tear in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, with a Nanaimo talent leading the way. Kyle Yamasaki, a 20-year-old right winger, leads the Gens in scoring and recently accomplished a rare feat – a hat trick of powerplay goals, all in one period. Dave Johnston, coach of the Generals, said he “can’t ask for more” than what Yamasaki is bringing to the team right now. “Yammers is just the same every game, and that’s the biggest compliment you can give any athlete.” According to the coach’s figuring, Yamasaki might be the franchise’s all-time scoring leader. “I would think he probably is, no question,” said Johnston. “I mean he’s been a prolific scorer for us since he arrived here, so I would say he very likely is.”

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Sports tickets fit in stockings Perhaps Santa Claus will help even more Nanaimo sports fans get in the game next season. Local sports teams are reminding fans that season tickets might make a good stocking stuffer this Christmas. The V.I. Raiders junior football team, the Nanaimo Coastal Windows Timbermen senior A lacrosse team and the Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse team sent out a joint press release this week advising of season ticket deals. Raiders season tickets cost $60 for five home games, senior A lacrosse season tickets are $70 for nine home games and junior A boxla season tickets are $60 for 10 home games. Any of the three packages may be purchased at Elite Image at 3035 Barons Rd. For more information, please e-mail Jon Nicholson at jon@eliteimage.ca.

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Nanaimo Diamonds national stream team synchronized swimmers perform a routine they choreographed themselves to music from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The performance was part of the club’s annual water show Sunday at Beban Pool.

committee members Roadshow is coming to Nanaimo: 5 Days Only! Awards look for last few nominations TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer

After very successful shows in White Rock and Victoria, The Roadshow is coming to Nanaimo. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.

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noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. 1800’s, some of which were extremely She was very excited when she was able rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over explains “We had uncovered an 1871 $2,100 for jewellery she was never going Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have

she was able to sell them for their silver content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can Ànally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of

Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it.

A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that speciÀc toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

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