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An explosion that shook the ground and was louder than someone shooting a shotgun beside you is how Steve Woods, a Rosstown Road resident, described an explosion that prompted him to call the police May 28. The explosion, which occurred at about 4:30 p.m. in a heavily wooded area near Woods’s home, was the most recent of several explosions that have been heard in the area, bordered by Coal Tyee Elementary School, the Esso gas station on Northfield Road and Rosstown Road, since the beginning of May. Woods said the previous explosions were like large firecrackers going off, but last week’s was much louder. “I was standing in the driveway and it went off and I could feel it in my chest, it was that loud,” Woods said. The location of the explosion was about a 20-minute walk through the bush from his residence. Woods saw a large cloud of blue smoke he estimated to be at least 30 metres tall billow above the trees. “It was a hundred times louder,” Woods said. “I’m serious and not even exaggerating, it was that loud.” Police are investigating who is behind building the device,

which they described to Woods as some kind of homemade grenade. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said the area is heavily used by mountain bikers, hikers, homeless people who camp out there and school children going to and from school. “We found a guy who was camping in the area and he said the ground trembled,” he said, adding police determined he was not involved with the incidents. A witness told officers the explosions started near the beginning of May and there have been at least four blasts prior to the most recent one. The explosions have all occurred in the same general area and happen in either early morning or evening. Investigators using a tracking dog found the site of the most recent event and remains of a device near a well-worn trail. O’Brien said the explosions were possibly caused by homemade pipe bombs. Officers seized a small pipe, some aluminum foil and wrapping materials. The previous, less violent explosions were not reported to police. “Based on the description of this last explosion and what was found at the scene, there was potential for serious bodily harm to anyone who was nearby when the device exploded,” O’Brien said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers. com. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Police accepting firearms during amnesty program unlocked firearms and ammunition in homes. Steve Corscadden, Nanaimo B.C. is holding its second Fish and Game Club treasurer, gun amnesty program to get questions the value of gun unwanted firearms and other amnesties in getting weapons weapons off the streets and pre- out of the hands of criminals, but vent them from potentially fall- said they are useful otherwise. ing into the wrong hands. “It’s our opinion they don’t The B.C. Gun Amnesty Pro- do anything to take guns out of gram, which started Saturday the hands of criminals or gang and runs throughout the month members who may choose to of June, was announced Thurs- use firearms to commit their day by the B.C. Association of crimes,” Corscadden said. “They Chiefs of Police, RCMP and other do give honest people a chance B.C. municipal police depart- to dispose of firearms that they ments. don’t want, without any legal This is the second time – the complications, for one reason first was in 2006 – a or another. They gun amnesty promay not have reggram has been run istered them over in B.C. the years or they “Why we’re holdjust don’t want ing this amnesty is them, so from to get the public to that point of view safely dispose of They do give I don’t think we their weapons and have any strong that also applies to honest people a feelings one way imitation weapons chance to dispose or another on it.” and ammunition – Corscadden said anything they are of firearms that the amnesty is not legally entitled especially useful to own and maybe they don’t want. for anyone who they no longer has a restricted want,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, firearm, such as a handgun, who Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. wants to dispose of it without During the amnesty period facing criminal sanctions. police will not recommend weapDuring the 2006 firearms ons-related charges – that could amnesty 3,200 guns were turned apply outside of an amnesty in across B.C. including 505 period – against people turn- handguns, 725 other unwanted ing in firearms, but there is no weapons of various kinds and amnesty for people who turn in almost 100,000 rounds of ammuweapons that have been used in nition. the commission of a crime. “We have no idea how many The purpose of the amnesty is firearms are out there,” O’Brien to improve safety for the general said. public and police. To turn in unwanted firearms “To be realistic here, do we and ammunition, please call expect this to have an impact Nanaimo RCMP detachment at on the gangs? Probably not, but 250-754-2345 and officers will there is always probability some- come to your home and retrieve body’s house could be broken them. Do not bring firearms to into and that gun could be used any RCMP detachment or police in the commission of a crime,” station. O’Brien said. For more information about Police estimate that most the B.C. gun amnesty program, weapons in homes of unlicensed please visit the program website owners are likely neglected and at www.bcgunamnesty.ca. improperly stored, creating a For more information about danger they could be used or sto- laws and regulations concerning len or that a child could stumble firearms and their ownership in across a weapon and play with it. Canada, please visit the CanaIt is illegal to own firearms in dian Firearms Program website Canada without proper licensing at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf. or to keep improperly stored or photos@nanaimobulletin.com By Chris Bush

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Federal money allows upgrade to runway reporting technology By ToBy Gorman The News BulleTiN

Nanaimo Airport can now report runway conditions to NAV Canada considerably faster than before with the installation of a new device funded by the federal government. A $30,000 electronic runway condition reporting system, paid for through the federal Airports Capital Assistance Program and installed at the end of March, will provide timely, accurate and precise wireless reporting and recording of runway conditions. “Before, there was a lot of paperwork work to be filled out by hand, and the information would have to be faxed in,” said Reg Brady, operations manager at Nanaimo Airport. “It would take 15 to 20 minutes each time. Now it takes eight seconds from the time we take the measurement. It frees up a considerable amount of time for us, and provides better feedback

to the dispatchers making the decisions for pilots.” The device is an onboard computer in a pick-up truck that feeds information remotely to an office computer which relays it to NAV Canada. When runway conditions call for it – usually when there is significant precipitation in the form of rain, frost, ice or snow – the truck is deployed to measure friction on the runway by decelerating rapidly every 300 metres. About 12 deceleration tests are done along the length of the runway. If results warrant it, a chemical is used to dry the runway, or snowplows are deployed. The information is relayed to NAV Canada dispatchers who advise incoming pilots if it is safe to land. “This equipment will allow pilots to receive runway condition information much sooner during rain and winter conditions which will enhance safety for travellers,” said Mike Hooper,

Nanaimo Airport Commission president and CEO. On June 24, WestJet will begin non-stop daily service between Nanaimo and Calgary using its Encore fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft, and Air Canada will continue its service to Vancouver using its de Havilland Dash 8s. “The landing requirements for jets and turboprops is different,” said Brady. “For both services, this new feature will improve safety and efficiency.” Nanaimo-Alberni Conservative MP James Lunney made the official funding announcement Friday at Nanaimo Airport on behalf of Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Denis Lebel. “People will be able to fly into Nanaimo with a greater confidence,” said Lunney. “The airport is an economic driver in our community, it’s an important economic hub and it is becoming increasingly busier.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Legal fees returned to city In a goodwill gesture, the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association and its wireless partners are donating $22,000 to the City of Nanaimo to support the mid-Island 911 emergency operations. In November 2010, Nanaimo city council passed the country’s first bylaw requiring cellphone providers to collect a levy from its customers to assist in paying for the central Island 911 service. The move would have saved Nanaimo taxpayers more than $500,000, and for wireless providers that did not adhere to the levy, the bylaw called for a $30 tax per call to 911 from a cellphone. In August 2011, cellphone providers Telus Communications, Rogers Communication and Bell Mobility filed a petition through the CWTA, challenging the city’s ability to impose a levy on an industry governed by federal regulations. Last July, the Supreme Court of B.C. sided with the wireless providers. In his reason for judg-

ment, Justice William Ehrcke said the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission regulates the industry’s billing requirements, and it does not require wireless service providers to participate in any 911 levy. CWTA and the wireless providers were awarded legal costs of $22,000 from the City of Nanaimo as part of the decision. It is those costs the CWTA, Telus, Bell and Rogers are returning. “Our goal in determining what role wireless carriers can play in ensuring that 911 call centres are properly funded was never about costs,” said CWTA president and CEO Bernard Lord, in a release. “Canada’s wireless industry looks forward to working with the provincial government in coming up with a solution that will benefit the public safety community across the province and keep British Columbians safe.” Mayor John Ruttan said the city appreciates the gesture.

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Nine people lost their possessions and the roof over their heads in an early morning house fire Sunday. Fire crews were called to a rental house in the 400 block of Machleary Street at about 3:15 a.m. to find the upper floor engulfed in flames. Craig Richardson, deputy chief of operations with Nanaimo Fire Rescue, said dispatch received a number of calls about the fire and the first calls placed the fire at an address on Kennedy Street. Crews arrived on scene in six minutes and 17 seconds. “Even despite the mixup, we were still very close to our target,” said Richardson, adding that firefighters remained on scene for more than seven hours. Ennis Mond, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer, said between the two

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rental suites on the ground floor and the suite upstairs, nine people lived in the house and all – 11 in total because one of the downstairs tenants also had two friends over – got out safely. Four went to hospital to be treated for minor smoke inhalation and it is believed that two dogs living in the upper suite died. The scene was chaotic that morning because a party was in full swing in the house directly across the alley and people dispersed in the direction of the burning house. “There was lots of confusion over who was who,” said Mond. He said the house is likely a writeoff. “The top floor and roof basically burned off it and the basement suites received heavy-duty water damage and some smoke damage,” said Mond, adding that the owner of the house, who is working in northern B.C., had insurance, but the tenants didn’t. He was unable to determine the cause of the blaze by press time Monday because the top floor of the house, where he believes the fire started, is no longer structurally sound. “We can’t get up there, it’s unsafe,” said Mond. K a r e n L i n d s a y, Nanaimo Emergency Services coordinator, said all nine tenants, one of which is an infant, received 72 hours’ food and lodging under the community assistance program and will have to look to family, friends and community agencies for help – nothing can be recovered from the residence. The two neighbouring homes were initially evacuated and one of them has some minor damage to the siding as well as some water damage, she said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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laNtzvillE coNSultS with citizens with options proposed in fall. By Jenn McGarriGle The News BulleTiN

Commercial farming could soon be a permitted activity on residential properties in Lantzville. The district’s council recently approved a proposal put forward by staff to begin a research and public consultation process that would culminate in policy options to enable urban agriculture in the community. A report by Meredith Seeton, the district’s new community planner, listed several possible approaches to allowing urban agriculture and outlined a process that includes background research, a questionnaire, focus group discussions, a day-long summit in September and bringing forward policy options in October. The report was first discussed at the May 13 council meeting, at which time a motion to move forward with the above process was defeated by a tie vote – one member of the seven-person council was absent. Mayor Jack de Jong resurrected the issue at Monday’s council meeting and this time it passed 4-3. “I felt this was a really productive way to go forward,” he said, adding the process is estimated to cost around $5,000. The debate over urban agriculture in Lantzville heated up in 2010 when a neighbour of Compassion Farm, a commercial farm on residential property, filed a complaint with the district, after which the farm was cited as operating in contravention of Lantzville’s residential zoning bylaw. The owners of the farm, Dirk Becker and Nicole Shaw, were issued a 180-day cease and desist order, but continued to operate

the farm, prompting council to issue a legal threat to force compliance, which was later dropped in favour of mediation. The dispute sparked a broader community discussion about urban agriculture and led to development of an urban food bylaw that was later abandoned in favour of creating a soil deposit and removal bylaw, which council did not adopt. In April, the district announced that the dispute between the owners of Compassion Farm and adjoining property owners was resolved through a district-funded mediation process. De Jong said while much work went into developing the urban food bylaw, it was done under significant pressure from people on both sides of the issue. “I think this time we can move forward in a more objective fashion,” he said. “Let staff make the recommendations, go to a public process. Mayors and councillors make poor planners.” Becker said council’s decision on the process is a positive development, but the news is bittersweet for the couple, who have put their property up for sale, citing exhaustion from having “been through the meat grinder” for the past two and a half years. “There is only so much human beings can take,” he said. Having an open public process, where anyone has a chance to give input, is important, said Becker. “I’m relieved that they are finally taking steps to do what the majority of Lantzville residents have asked for for the past two and a half years,” he said. “All we have ever asked for is that urban farming be added as a permitted, home-based business.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Fire spreads after barbecue located too close to house A barbecue fire ruined more than dinner Friday night – it also caught a central Nanaimo duplex on fire. The fire happened at about 6 p.m. on White Street. Rick Kwasnecha, Nanaimo Fire Rescue fire prevention officer, said food on the

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Discussion generates ideas to tackle racism By Jenn mcGarriGle The News BulleTiN

More than 150 people attended a community dialogue Wednesday aimed at gathering ideas on how the region can build stronger responses to racism and create a more tolerant community. The community forum is the first of several planned over the next year and is part of the response to a letter perceived to be racist toward First Nations that was published May 27 in the Nanaimo Daily News. The letter, for which the paper apologized for publishing, prompted an immediate outcry from the public. More than 200 people protested outside the Daily News’s office the day after it was published and the protest made international news. In April, local business leaders, politicians and First Nations representatives gathered at Vancouver Island University to discuss how the city can move forward to address racism and a committee was struck to work on the issue. Wednesday’s dialogue, called From Racism to Reconciliation: Visions of Nanaimo’s Future, was the first in a series of forums in which the public will be invited to participate. Snuneymuxw First Nation Chief Douglas White III said about 20

people spoke at the event, some sharing personal experiences with racism; others thoughts on what to do to address the problem. “We’re going to be working to implement the different ideas,” he said. One of the themes that emerged from the evening’s discussions was the important role of the education system in helping to build a tolerant society, said White. He said people also talked about how this issue is something that everyone has a personal responsibility to tackle. “This is something individual Canadians need to work on,” said White. Jamie Brennan, Nanaimo school board chairman and a member of the working group, said the district needs to ensure the education system models respect and understanding. “We need to ensure kids leave the school system with the belief that different cultures should be valued,” he said. “I took away from that meeting a feeling of greater responsibility on our part as school trustees to ensure our school system is a model of respect and tolerance.” Brennan said school officials want to use more courses taught from a First Nations perspective in secondary schools. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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If your lifestyle in the mid-Island area doesn’t include getting out on the water, you might be missing half the fun. But owning your own sailboat can be expensive, and learning how to sail takes commitment, which is why the Van Isle Sailing Co-op formed seven years ago. “We provide the boats, and we provide the opportunity to sail with experienced sailors,” said Richard Holmboe, president of the co-op. “It’s an easy way to test sailing out, see if you like it. “Some people discover they don’t, while others love it so much they buy their own boats. But the co-op was established to provide those who wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity to sail to try

it out and learn more about it.” Van Isle Sailing Co-op is holding an open house Saturday (June 8) at the Nanaimo Boat Basin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the same day racing yachts in the Van Isle 360 leave Nanaimo Harbour on the 580-nautical mile race. Interested people will have an opportunity to visit the co-op’s four Catalina 27s, which Holmboe equates to “a dependable, comfortable Chevy” capable of local, overnight and long weekend cruising, meet the 60 or so members, and learn about some of the frequent events the co-op has planned over the summer, which includes trips throughout the Gulf Islands and to Desolation Sound. “It’s very much a social group as well as learning how to sail,” said Holmboe. “And if you join, there is also some sweat equity involved. Maintaining and cleaning the boats with other members is part of it.” Meetings are held once a month and often include guest speakers, and picnics, parties, pub nights

and barbecues are planned to complement the sailing trips. By learning how to sail and care for boats, members can also become valuable to the general sailing community in Nanaimo, added Holmboe. “Most sailboats require a crew of at least three people, which is why sometimes on those perfect August days you see all of those beautiful boats tied up in the marinas, the owners couldn’t find a crew to sail it,” he added. The co-op does not provide Canadian Yachting Association certification, though it does work with local organizations that do, such as the local Power and Sail Squadron. The Van Isle Sailing Co-op is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of sailing, co-operative ownership of boats, and introducing people to the sport. For more information and membership prices, please visit www. visail.ca and download the brochure. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

Voter turnout rebounds slightly in 2013 By Tom FleTcher Black Press

More that 1.8 million people voted in the May 14 provincial election, for a turnout of 58 per cent of eligible voters, up from the all-time low of 51 per cent in 2009. The 2013 turnout rebounded to the same level as the 2005 election. Going back to 1983 vote, more than 70 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots, but the turnout steadily declined after that to 55 per cent in 2001. The number of eligible voters has risen over the years with population growth. As a result, the B.C. Liberals got nearly 44,000 more votes this year than they did in 2009, with

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Funding trumps any labour deal Education was hardly a burning issue in the B.C. provincial election, leaving many educators, trustees and administrators – not to mention parents – scratching their heads. Cash-strapped school districts, including Nanaimo, were expecting to hear something specific about a longterm vision for funding a 21st century education system. But whatever was in the political kit bags of the two party frontrunners was lost in debates over who would handle the economy better. Meanwhile, school districts across the province are faced with often difficult decisions to keep spending in line with funding. Few would argue the education system is awash in cash. Rather, it is merely holding the line while expectations for smaller classes, support for special needs and help for children with learning disabilities and other demands increase. So where was the talk about building a sustainable funding system for schools? Where was the leadership given last year’s labour unrest? It was drowned out by political recriminations on both sides. Now Premier Christy Clark is re-floating an earlier trial balloon to seek a 10-year labour agreement with teachers. While it’s true labour peace would surely benefit the education system, it’s hard to see how making the B.C. Teachers’ Federation eat crow so soon after the election is going to bring this about. And because the issue hardly came up, it’s hard to argue the 10-year deal is part of Clark’s mandate. For many people, what’s needed first is a new, more equitable funding formula. Once a long-term vision for funding is revealed, then Clark might be in a better position to work with teachers on the vaunted 10-year labour deal. But until then, all she’ll accomplish with re-writing the teachers’ labour contract is more instability in schools. 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

Week off postponed by particulars OK, I never thought I’d find mute 22 kilometres each way myself writing something like between home and work (it’s this, but I’ve postponed my a little over 18 km, by another holidays by a week. route, but there are more hills, I have my reasons. so it’s a coin toss – more hills First of all I wanted to get a and less traffic versus more couple of assignments out of level grades and brushing the way, so I can be free and shoulders with semis) which clear of having to think about means 44 km round trip – and anything to do with work while like last year it’s pouring rain I’m gone. One thing that drives out. me nuts while I’m on I don’t mind getting caught in the holiday is thinking REPORTER’S rain. You get home, about what’s waitVIEWPOINT ing for me when I get change into dry Chris Bush back – like writing clothes and life is Photographer this column, which good. is due, well, the day But last year I before you’ll be readstarted my mornings ing this. off riding to work in I have a couple of a soaking downpour, other assignments arrived wet and cold, to clear up too that changed and dried I could put off until I off as best I could get back, but as I was and at the end of the saying…. day switched back into my I also wanted to take part in cold, wet riding gear and did Bike to Work Week. Even when the hour-long chug home in the I was a kid my bike was my rain. On the morning of Day 5 I most prized possession and said to hell with it and hitched now that I’m into at least my a ride in with a friend. second – or maybe even my Last spring was a particularly third – midlife crisis, my small wet one and Bike to Work Week collection of bikes is still what I 2013 didn’t shape up much enjoy spending time either rid- better, so while I had my bike ing or tinkering with the most. in the car, I’m not hopping on But already there’s a problem it tonight because it’s coming with Bike to Work Week. Like down cats and dogs out there. last year, I attempted to ride Plus there’s the issue of leavback and forth to work for ing the car in town to be posthe week. No big deal for a lot sibly vandalized and I have to of people – and it’s not really leave my camera gear in the so much of a problem for me office, which has been broken either – but I do have to cominto a couple of times.

Oh, and speaking of cats and dogs, I finally found a dog a few years ago that doesn’t shed. About a year later, balance in the universe was restored in the form of Mickey G. NewK, our ginger cat who adopted us and sheds orange hair prodigiously. This morning I grabbed some riding clothes my wife had neatly folded and placed in my closet. When I got out to the car I realized I must have sat in a chair Mick frequents because the seat of my riding pants is covered with a thick layer of orange cat hair that will take multiple washings to remove and I don’t relish the idea of riding home in traffic looking like I’ve got an orange rug stuck on each cheek of my backside. And my final reason for postponing my holidays is I turned 55 Friday and what better way to celebrate a birthday than going home and having a barbecue and beers with a few friends around the fire and waking up the next morning to a week off. I’ll call it my Freedom 55 party. Yes, I realize my freedom is only going to last 10 days, but being on the Freedom 85 program due to poor life planning and no guarantee of winning the lottery anytime soon, I figure this might be about as close to “Freedom 55” as I’m going to get. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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Canada’s food supply among safest To the Editor,

Re: Natural methods preferable to genetic modification, Food Matters, May 25. It concerns me to read some people are so worried about the safety of genetically modified foods that they have taken to the streets. I’d like to add to the conversation by providing some information people may not be aware of, but which may help relieve their concerns. Canadians have access to one of the safest and most abundant food supplies in the world. All crops, including crops that have been genetically modified, are subject to Canada’s strict regulatory standards. Extensive safety reviews are completed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

and Health Canada to ensure all crops are safe for people, animals and the environment. Crops improved through modern plant breeding enjoy a remarkable food safety record, having been grown for more than a decade and eaten by billions of people worldwide. In fact, regulatory agencies around the world, as well as highly regarded international organizations like the World Health Organization, have all endorsed the safety of these enhanced crops. Canadian farmers choose to grow genetically improved varieties of corn, canola, soybeans and other crops because they offer benefits including increased yields and improved pest control. This is good for farmers, but also

benefits the environment by allowing farmers to grow more food on less land and leaving valuable green spaces and wildlife intact. Farmers are also able to minimize or even eliminate tilling the soil to control weeds, which enriches the soil and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Consumers benefit at the grocery store by having safe food that’s affordable with the help of plant biotechnology and Canadians save almost 60 per cent on their grocery bills. For more information I would encourage readers to visit www. croplife.ca as well as Health Canada’s website for more information.

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walks for pedestrians and research prior to having Re: Transportation design bikers. us pay for these proposed vital, Energy Solutions, Businesses look for an and ongoing consultant May 25. educated, trained and fees. Is Ian Gartshore serious? available workforce with That is why it was Since when do people in ease of transporting elected – to effectively a small city like Nanaimo goods to market and getmanage the public purse. choose to live here ting raw materials – not As for registered nurse because of the transporta- for the amenities for the cutbacks at Nanaimo tion infrastructure? population. Regional General Hospital, We moved here in 2003 If the city is attractive, again let’s look at similar and transportation didn’t then there will be those models in neighbouring come into play at all. types of people available. health-care facilities. We chose Nanaimo J. Sharpe Edmonton has been Nanaimo attempting this idea with because it represented house pricing that was a view to reducing the Priorities all wrong reasonable, had many costs to a system where at city hall, VIHA facilities including good no premiums are paid by shopping, and had a cliTo the Editor, the taxpayer. mate that we liked. Nanaimo city council It now has a suspect Nanaimo is spread out and the Vancouver Island non-professional patient along Nicol Street and Health Authority need to care staffing problem with Terminal Avenue because re-assess their mandates. low staff morale. people want single-family St. Albert, Alta. built We in B.C. do pay predwellings, not highrise a multiplex facility for miums and are entitled to condominiums. approximately $43 million the best care possible by The former take land and in the first year alone well-trained professionals. while the latter add denlost more than $2 million. Not only for the wellsity and higher tax revThe city eventually being of the patients, but enue for the land used. had to get a sponsor in for the morale and physiOur property taxes are order to offset the mascian confidence in the among the lowest of any sive taxpayer burden, but after-care system. province if we live in a now property taxes have Also, let’s get back to house we own. gone through the roof to name tags or uniform difAnd contrary to the tone maintain this poorly-used ferential so patients know of Gartshore’s article, facility. what standard of nursing Nanaimo has many walkNanaimo council needs staff is attending to their 13-04-09 10:29 AM ing trails,LMD-NAN-NewsBull-5y-103125x35-BW.pdf bicycle paths, to get its act1together needs. green corridors and sideand do some personal Nursing staff with a few To the Editor,

months course compared to a four-year degree? Totally unacceptable.

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Questions remain surrounding Duffy To the Editor,

Regarding the Mike Duffy affair, why is no one asking the key question? Was the payment asked for, or was it offered? In other words, was it Duffy’s idea or Nigel Wright’s? Until we know the answer to that question, we cannot begin to fairly judge the Prime Minister’s Office and the Senate. While some may want to give Stephen Harper the benefit of the doubt about not knowing of the deal before it happened, it strains credulity that he has not demanded detailed answers once the story broke. So when can we expect Harper, our champion of honest and open government, to come clean and provide Canadians with the answer to this important question? S. I. Petersen Nanaimo

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Quest for ‘balance’ leads to inaccuracies To the Editor,

Re: Tornado opportunists wrong on all counts with climate changes, Guest Comment, May 28. I get it that the News Bulletin feels it necessary to offer ‘balance’ by printing articles such as this one. After all, it prints articles by David Suzuki on a regular basis. What I don’t get is why it failed to check the accuracy of the claims made in this article, unlike in the rest of your normally excellent paper? If I claimed to be from a scientific organization and stated that the Colliery dams are safer than anything else in Nanaimo, I perceive your paper would alter the content or not print it at all. Yet this opinion piece from a ‘scientific’ organization evidently lied outright about the effects of climate warming, saying that violent storms are “on the decline” – while headlines read: “Weather disasters increasing, insurance

industry warns.” Annual payouts from flooding, fire, hail and windstorms actually increased from $100 million to $1 billion in the last decade. I believe it – my house insurance rates are rising far faster than are my property taxes. Ironically, moving away from fossil fuels generates three- to eight-times more (and local) jobs per dollar invested, lowers transportation costs, greatly increases the local economy, often improves health outcomes and social well-being and reduces climate disasters (and insurance claims). These are provable. But, sadly, in the interest of ‘journalistic balance’ it appears your newspaper is sometimes willing to forego its responsibility for printing accurate articles and thus confuse the public into believing our only future is with fossil fuels. I know you can do better.

Ian Gartshore Nanaimo

Residents abuse visitor centre To the Editor,

I have been driving the Nanaimo Parkway for some time now and have noticed the Northfield visitor information and rest area is turning into a park-and-ride. If council and Tourism Nanaimo is concerned about tourism with summer approaching, one would think the park and visitor centre would be for tourists to stretch their legs and find out information about Nanaimo, and for people using the Parkway Trail. But with the increase of park-and-ride vehicles, it is getting harder for tourists to find a parking spot to get information. Was this facility built to administer parking for Nanaimo residents while they go to work? I think inappropriate use is in effect here.

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Every day is garbage day for Erik Duivenvoorde. The inventor of Paydump said he hopes that because of his easy-to-use and convenient new garbage disposal product, coming soon to a parking lot near you, that every day will be garbage day for everybody. “It’s been two years since I first got the idea at a campsite in Port Alberni to getting the first prototype out in public,” said Duivenvoorde. “I’ve got to tell you, I have a whole new respect for things that surround us every day. Even the

simplest things have an incredible amount of work behind them.” Paydump, a product of Duivenvoorde’s Qualicumbased Firebird Waste Disposal Ltd., is a simple device that sits atop a dumpster and allows customers to dispose of a single garbage bag at a time. Each bag costs $2, the same as buying an additional garbage tag from the city. Customers simply drop a toonie in, lift up the lid, insert the bag, and close it, and the garbage is gone. When full, the bin is trucked off by the waste disposal service that holds the contract for the site.

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Erik Duivenvoorde, owner of Paydump, demonstrates how his prototype garbage disposal system at Country Club Centre works. In its test stage, Duivenvoorde said he is encouraged by how much use his service is already receiving.

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Marine Renewables Canada Society has been awarded $1 million by the federal government to help develop international standards for renewable marine energy production. The Nanaimo-based society’s work is among 55 projects across the country selected by Natural Resources Canada’s ecoEnergy Innovation Initiative to help bring innovative, clean technologies from the conceptual stage to pre-commercial testing. The funding was announced May 3. Marine Renewables Canada is focused on maintaining and enhancing Canada’s participation in developing international standards and technical specifications for renewable marine energy conversion systems, such as tidal-generated electricity. “We’ve actually had a team of experts from across the country who have been working on standards development,” said Chris Campbell, society executive director. “We’ve been working on these things for the emerging marine energy industry for about three, maybe four, years. Canada actually started up and chaired the international committee at the beginning.” Certifications of minimum safety standards, such as those from the Canadian Standards Association or Underwriters Laboratories of Canada are some of what come out of the standards development process. About 25 people across Canada are working on the project including several from B.C. companies and research organizations. “All of these people are volunteering their time, so this $1 million allows us to reimburse them for their hard costs of travel because a lot of them are part of

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of infrastructure; and reviews alternative funding mechanisms and sources to provide revenue streams that do not place the entire burden on property tax. The second policy addressed the barriers to succession planning. The recommendations were to expand the scope of the existing government-backed vendor financing programs so that existing or potential owners of small/ medium enterprises (sMes) may access funds to facilitate the various aspects of succession planning; offer succession planning tax credits for business owners who have created and fulfilled an sMe succession; and expand the scope of existing small business financing programs to incorporate succession planning as a legitimate reason for business financing. we also asked that a task force be created in partnership with business and government to develop and implement a program that will facilitate the efficient transition of sMes through succession planning. Both polices passed and will now be part of the B.C. Chamber Policy Resolution manual that will be sent to every MlA and the premier. The B.C. Chamber has a stellar record working with the provincial government to have our policies implemented. For more information, please call 250-756-1191.

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Youth choir presents its year-end concert Singers from the Nanaimo Youth Choir are presenting Songs for You, the group’s year-end concert. The event is Friday (June 7) at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. Tickets are $14 at the door/children under 10 years old are free. The choir is directed by Martin Smith and the singers will be accompanied by Liam Pistor, playing the piano, and flutist Jennifer Cluff. Members are youth aged five to 19 years old. The group was founded in 1992 and over the years the choir has won first in its choral category four times at the B.C. Festival of the Arts.

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Kaleigh Stroink, left, and Hayley Farenholtz won the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra’s Concerto Competition for young musicians. The two harpists are featured in the orchestra’s upcoming concert A Youthful Muse, which is Saturday (June 8) at Brechin United Church.

Orchestra embraces its muse The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra is ending its season with musical musing from classical composers such as Bach and Vivaldi. The group’s concert A Youthful Muse is Saturday (June 8). The orchestra will perform Bach’s Eight Organ Preludes to Fugues and Ottorino Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite Three, and Dag Wiren’s Serenade for String Orchestra. The concert features this year’s winners of the orches-

tra’s Concerto Competition for Young Musicians – harpists Hayley Farenholtz and Kaleigh Stroink. The winners of the competition received a $500 prize. The two musicians are students of Marilyn Rummel at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music and will perform Vivaldi’s Concerto in G Major. A Youthful Muse starts at 7:30 p.m. at Brechin United Church. Tickets are $20 adults/$10 students, and children under

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box office, at 125 Front St., or www.porttheatre.com. The chamber orchestra has a core group of about 25 musicians and invites special guests for many of its performances. The orchestra is a mix of professionals and pre-professional music students. F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n about the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra please go to www. nanaimochamberorchestra. com.

Controversial play examines the last days of Judas BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The play, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, is a courtroom drama that examines the reasons why Judas betrayed Jesus and whether the man deserves to be in hell. Set in Purgatory, audience members are introduced to various iconic figures including Pontius Pilate, Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa, Jesus and Satan to testify in

the trial. The play, written by Steven Adly Guirgis, deals with controversial subject matter and aims at making audience members question their perceptions of characters. Dover Bay Secondary School is presenting the play, which premieres tonight (June 4). Jacki Gunn, who plays the prosecuting lawyer, is a senior at Dover Bay and said it’s a really interesting production

to finish off her high school years. It’s based on the premise of how people form ideas based on opinion. The production explores the existence of God, the fate of Judas who hanged himself after betraying Jesus and was condemned to hell and what were Judas’ motivations. Anika Brown, who plays the defense lawyer, said the play shines a different light on Mother Teresa.

“It’s about the iconic figure of Mother Teresa and you always think that she is a perfect person, but everyone has a flaw,” said Brown. “It’s a lot about history and their (the character’s) role in history. You can’t just judge people by what you have heard about them. You have to research the truth.” Gunn said cast members spent a lot of time researching the history of the characters and every day students

learned something different by reading the lines. “The depth of the lines is incredible and I have learned so much about history,” she said. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot runs from June 4-6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults/$6 seniors and students and are available in advance from the school office or at the door. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Arts Council is showcasing the talents of local photographers throughout June with its Click 13 Showcase. An awards reception for winners is June 13 at 7 p.m. at the council’s gallery, located in Nanaimo North Town Centre.

City hosts Culture Days information session The City of Nanaimo is inviting organizations interested in participating in this year’s Cultural Days celebrations. An information session takes place Wednesday (June 5) from 6-7 p.m. at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, located at 150 Commercial St. Cultural Days is meant to raise awareness and encourage the participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. This year marks the fourth annual national celebration. The event runs Sept. 27-29. For more info please call 250760-1139 or e-mail bob.kuhn@ nanaimo.ca.

Boutiques showcase fashion for charity Downtown Nanaimo fashion boutiques are joining forces to raise money for the Nanaimo Women’s Centre. The event, Fashion’s Night Out, presented by 120 West Productions, is Wednesday (June 5) at Simonholt. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Participating boutiques include NYLA, Sartorial, Lux Boutique, Quintessential Fashions, Elizabeth’s Lingerie Drawer, Bliss Gowns and Events and Catwalk Fashions. Tickets are available at participating boutiques.

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Elwood passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Hospitalafter aftera long, a long, healthy active healthy andand active life. life. He was a farm nearBengley, Bentley, Alberta Alberta in He was bornborn on on a farm near 1923 to Ray and Bertha Miles, both from pioneering families in the area. He spent his childhood years in this close farming community surrounded by extended family. After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force, 19421945, 1045, Elwood married Doreen, his wife of 66 years, in 1946 and completed his Bachelor of Education degree at UBC in 1949. He began his teaching career that same year at Thomas Hodgson School in Nanaimo. Later he taught at John Shaw High School and then moved to John Barsby Secondary School when it opened. In time he became vice-principal and then later principal of the school. He always loved meeting his former students in the community. Elwood was a strong believer in family and a good provider. He encouraged all his children to take higher education. He was generous with his extended family and friends. He was actively involved in the Brechin United Church Choir and the Malaspina Choir for many years. He also attended and supported the Vancouver Island Symphony from its inception. Elwood liked to travel. From even the early years he would pack up the family and head off on camping trips throughout BC and into Alberta. Closer to and during retirement there was travel with Doreen to England, Europe, Mexico, Cuba, Hawaii and other places. In his retirement years he set up his own photographic studio in his home and became involved with the processing of photos for pioneering research on killer whale identification through the Pacific Biological Station. He enjoyed this connection very much. He was also able to spend more time with his friends golfing and curling. Elwood is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Vernon; and is survived by his wife, four children, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two sisters. He led a good life and will be greatly missed. There will be a private family ceremony. No flowers by request. Donations could be made to Nanaimo Home and Community Services or Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care Unit through the Vancouver Island Health Authority or to the charity of your choice.

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With much sadness the family of Stephanie Maud Yeomans wish to report her passing at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Victoria BC on the 6th of May 2013 at the age of 96. Stephanie was born August 10, 1916 in Camberley, Surrey, England to George and Aida Scott. She is predeceased by her older brother Dennis and her husband Ted, survived by her brother Jack of Camberley and her daughter Dr Christine Yeomans (Leo) of Lantzville B.C. and grandchildren Arin (Jenna), Devaughn (Crystal) and Myla; her son Stephen (Sheila) of Victoria and grandson Ted (Kelly) of Ennismore, Ontario and five great grandchildren: Keasha, Jasmine, Erik, Joshua and Kamaryn. Stephanie emigrated to Canada in 1943 as a war bride after marrying a handsome young lieutenant C.H. (Ted) Yeomans stationed with the Canadian army at Aldershot in 1940. After the war, they settled in northern Ontario initially in Sudbury, his home town, then in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario where Ted ran a successful insurance and real estate brokerage until his death in 1976. Stephanie, worked for a short time with Imperial Oil, then settled into the challenging job of raising her family and supporting her husband and his growing business. She was a devoted Anglican and supported the church throughout her life. This devotion culminated in her election as the President of the Anglican Church Women in Canada during the sixties. Both she and her husband were ardent supporters of their community whether through membership in service clubs or in supportive organizations like Telecare which they helped initiate or Alanon and AA which they supported unwaiveringly. Stephanie left the Sault after her husbandâ€™s death to winter on Andros Island in the Bahamas and summer in Peterborough, Ontario. She later located to Vancouver Island . In all of these locations she established an active relationship with her church community and continued through them her care and service to others. Stephanieâ€™s smile and caring disposition charmed all who got to know her. She loved animals, children, dancing and gardens. She had an indomitable nature which was severely put to the test in the last years of her life as she dealt with the frustrations of dementia. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care received from The Kiwanis Oak Bay Pavilion in Victoria during Stephanieâ€™s residence. The family gratefully accepts donations in her name to a charity of your choice but declines flowers.

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WERHUN, Mike John It is with heavy hearts and loving memories that we say goodbye to a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Mike was born January 10, 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta. Mike leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Marilyn; children: Shelley (Grant), Bruce (Roxi), and Angela; grandchildren: Mathew, Kaitlyn, Ashley, Chelsea (Trent), Nicki, Predeceased by by his parents, Bradley, and Laura. Lara. Predeceased John and Mary, he is survived by his sisters, Pearl, Helen (Phil), and Barb (Tom); sisters and brothersin-law and many nieces and nephews that he thought the world of. No service by request. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nanaimo Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOWNHOUSES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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CHESTERFIELD, CHAIR and ottoman, in exc. cond. Flowered, colonial style. $100. obo. Black 42â€? round pedestal table and 4 chairs, near new $150. obo. (250)933-3700.

SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ€™s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call-250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BRASS lamps, $40. (250)591-4731, (250)740-2783 30 GALLON fish tank, $98. (250)741-1431. ALUMINUM EXTENSION 24â€™, good cond, $75. Call (250)933-3855. ARBORITE TOP game table, $50. Panasonic Microwave, $49. Call 250-244-4415. MAGAZINES: MECHANICS Illustrated, 46 of 1941 ~ 1968. $2 each. (250)753-2912 WOODEN BUNK bed, almost new. $139. (250)591-4440

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REAL ESTATE

NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, Large unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Immed). 250-729-8969.

COZY 2BDRM, 1bath, well kept, bungalow. Near school & harbour front. Open dining/living room w/gas FP. Large kitchen & master bdrm. Newer gas furnace/HW tank/fridge. Beautifully landscaped private yard. 280 View St. Nanaimo. $225,000. (250)753-7397

APARTMENT/CONDOS 2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. En suite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW floors, oak kitchen w/tile floor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31â€™x26â€™ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com

V.I. LOCAL LANDSCAPES Res & Comm Landscape Maintenance. Reliable, quality work. Call Mike (250)616-2410

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

1090 PEPPER PL., MORNINGSTAR

Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $749,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.

FOR SALE by owner- Beach Drive Chemainus- Creekside 1100 sq ft main, open plan kitchen/dining. Oak floors, living room, 2 bdrms up, 2 down 1.5 baths. Finished basement, detached dbl garage. Walk to schools, beach & park. Shopping close by. $304,900. Call 250-246-9370 after 6 PM.

MOVING, Deliveries. â€œLower Price.â€? Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

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Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

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3471 ARGYLE St. Port Alberni. 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher in new subdivision. Open concept, fenced yard, covered patio, irrig. system. View at: Arrowsmithlistings.com Asking $339,900. Call 250-7233020 or 250-735-0679.

LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 year old roof, 2200sq ft, lrg sun deck w/ocean view, close to all amenities, quiet no through road, needs TLC, Reduced for quick sale, $225,000. 250-245-4155.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397 BBQ, COLEMAN. Even heat, small space, 460 sq.in. 30,000 BTU, Clean, used 1 summer only. Paid $336. Sell $220. (250)751-0467, Nanaimo. CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER Briggs & Straton motor, 6.75 series, 21â€?, key start, front wheel drive. Hardly used. $400 obo. Call (250)248-2605 GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943 H.O. SCALE Engines 4-6-2 CNR and a diesel (new), both pullman green, and CN cars w/slanted logos. 250-758-5073 KENMORE FRIDGE (white), Country style kitchen table and 4 chair set, Kenmore microwave, Round glass patio table, Bandsaw. Please call 250-334-3558

509 WEEKS Crescent, Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3bdrms, 2baths, 2nd kitchen in basement. Lrg fenced yard, mature trees, covered sundeck, HW floors, carport, new thermal windows. $279,000. (250)740-1130.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

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Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available) Located at Maple Bay Marina, by appointment only. info@bcfloathomeforsale.com www.bcfloathomeforsale.com

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BURIAL PLOTS 2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843

POOL TABLE, regulation size, 4x8, solid oak, slate top. Includes light, all cues and balls. Felt in excellent condition. $2800.(250)754-5115. PROFESSIONAL QUEST Stove with grill top. 12â€™ 3 Wok Bay, 3 sink system with drainage. (250)714-5866. Nanaimo. TWIN SERTA mattressâ€™s, never used, still in plastic wrapping, purchased from Dodds May 2013. $200 each, could deliver. Call 250-729 9978.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info. MOBILE ON own land in Errington- 3 bdrms. $148,000. May Finance. 250-738-0221.

COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell. In-law suite, 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100 sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! Reduced to $275,000, must sell, grossly undervalue. 250334-8876. Open House every Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm! Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lrg 2bdrm, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view, $800. 1bdrm also avail. N/P (250)729-1997 GGR PEARKES Senior Citizens Housing now accepting tenancy applications. Low income, 55+ yrs. Bach & 1bdrm patio homes. Senior support services, lndry facilities. $500 single/$600 dble, +percentage of income. Applications avail: 10 Buttertubs Dr., Nanaimo.

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ONLY $5K Down Rent-To-Own! 3-BR, 2-Bath HOME No Mortgage Needed! 358 7th St. Close to Barsby & VIU! 1600 sq. ft., Laminate Floors, Rent: $1,500/mo www.wesellhomesbc.com Call: 250-616-9053 S.NANAIMO. 2-BDRM house. Quiet cul-de-sac. Fenced yard, Private deck, near schools, 5 applâ€™s, dog OK. $1000./mo + utils. July 1st. (778)232-9215.

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RECREATION

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Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

HOSPITAL AREA, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, clean, bright, spacious, well maintained. 4 appls, N/S, N/P. References. $742/mo. 250-741-4699.

ROOMS FOR RENT

LADYSMITH: 2bdrm apt. 53+ senior block, well maintained, 1000sq.ft., oceanview, drapes, new carpet/cabinets, W/D, F/S. N/P, N/S. Avail. June. $775 +hydro. 250-758-5816.

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CHASE RIVER. Room for rent. $475./mo. includes utils & private bath. Prefer female or student. Call (250)741-1847.

SUITES, LOWER 2BDRM BSMNT suite in College Heights area. 5yr old home. Spacious rooms, HW floors, freshly painted, lrg closets; incl lndry room, heat & hydro. Avail June 1st. $850. RR. (250)755-1183 (250)616-0400

NANAIMO: CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites Available. Hot water included, on bus route. $535/mo. 1 year signed lease, refâ€™s & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411.

CLOSE TO VIU: Brand new 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Nice backyard. NS/NP. $900. Call (250)7399270, (250)591-3492.

NANAIMO: SPOTLESS, quiet 2 bdrm for June 1st. Close to ferry, town, seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refâ€™s. $775/mo. Call Mark or Don at 250-753-8633.

DEPARTURE BAY area: 1 bdrm, level entry, incls all utils, den, liv room, 2 decks, great ocean view, good carpeting, N/P, N/S, avail June. 1, refs reqâ€™d, $1000. (250)756-1122.

ONE BDRM +den downtown condo. Luxury character building. Five appliâ€™s, WiFi, N/P, N/S. $850. (250)754-2207

HOSPITAL AREA, 1 bdrm suite, level entry, priv ent, avail immed, $650 mo incls hydro, N/S, N/P. (250)758-5210 or (250)668-5480.

QUARTERWAY- 1-BDRM level entry, 55+ or disabled. $575 includes cable. Avail now. 250-616-8755.

COTTAGES HILLIERS, SMALL, very clean cottage on rural property. Suits quiet, single person. $550 p/m incldâ€™s. utilâ€™s. Avail. now or July 1st. Call 250-752-6964 SELF-CONTAINED studio cabin. $500+utils. NS/NP. Call (250)716-6811.

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CEDAR AREA: both sides duplex, Newly renoâ€™d 2bdrms. Lndry, water, garbage pick up incl. Fenced yrd. $800. Avail immed. Call Jamie or text (604)789-8242.

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HOMES FOR RENT JINGLE POT: 4 bdrms, 2 bath, ocean/mountain views, large deck, dbl carport, landscaped, parks & schools close. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $1500+ utils. 250-741-1261.

HOSPITAL AREA 1 & 2 Bdrms, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. New carpet, windows and paint. Small pet OK. From $650 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656.

MODERN 2 bdrm townhouse near VIU. Laminate floor, new counter. Free heat. Bus stop in front. Avail now and July 1. $775 +. Call (250)754-4605.

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APPLIANCES SXS FRIDGE w/ freezer, water/ice dispenser on outside. New D/W. 25â€? wall oven. New over the counter microwave. All white. First $2000 takes. Good cond. (250)758-6975.

COMOX 4-BDRM house with nature at your doorstep. Watch salmon and trout from your arch bridge over Brooklyn Creek. Total privacy with old cedars and backing onto Salish Park, yet close to downtown, golf, beach and schools. House completely renovated and nearly everything is new including kitchen, stainless steel applâ€™s, bathroom, vinyl windows, sliding glass door, glass and cedar deck, in ground irrigation system, hot water tank, slate flooring and paint. Designed for energy efficiency with high energy audit rating. Roomy 1947 sq.ft. 2-storey house has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rec room, laundry, garage, garden shed, ample storage and open concept living area. Call 250-890-9446, visit www.comoxhouse.com or stop by unannounced for a selfguided garden tour (just follow the signs). 577 Salish Street. $339,000.

Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950

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CAMPBELL RIVER, Sequoia Gardens â€“ Quiet 55+ Gated Community. Great view of golf course.1330 sq.ft. patio home. 2 bed, 2 bath plus den. Bright open concept. Upgraded soundproofing. $254,500. 250-287-9159.

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QUALICUM BAY. Revenue opportunity on Vancouver Island, BC with leased out Cafeâ€™ & your home on one property. Ocean front popular cafeâ€™ plus 3 bd / 2 full bath home, 1.11 acres, fully fenced, sewage treatment plant, secure Sea Wall protected, & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for info.

NANAIMO- 2 Bdrm sxs. Selfcontained, W/D, priv yrd, shed. Walk to shops, beach, bus. Refs. July 1. $900.+ utils. N/S, cat ok? (250)751-4525.

N. NANAIMO: Ocean view, renoâ€™d grnd level 2 bdrm suite, incls all utils, close to all amens, N/S, N/P. $650/mo. Avail July. 1st. (250)390-2212.

SUITES, UPPER SOUTH NANAIMO- 2bdrm, lrg deck, covered prking, W/D, cable incld. $900+ hydro. Avail June 15. (250)754-5040. SOUTH NANAIMO$975. 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, extra lrg deck w/ocean view. N/S. Avail now. Call (250)591-6460.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2008 VIBE- 66,000 km, good on gas and excellent running order. $12,000. (250)723-3886

2000 VW green Golf, 4 door, hbk, 124,000 KM, 1 owner, dealer serviced, heated seats, cruise, security system, sunroof, automatic, excellent condition. $4500, 250-339-9202

1975 OLDSMOBILE Toronado, $4,000. Garaged since 1982. Has collector plates. 104,000 original miles. Runs beautifully. (250)390-3805

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2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2000 obo. 250-618-3147.

2009 AVEO LT 5 door, 4 spd auto, as new. 47,000 km. Baljet sold & serviced. Olympic edition. 15â€? wheels, new. 6 spkr sound, sat radio, sunroof, power tilt steering, Best offer on $8900. 250-746-7932

2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589

1989 Corvette 350. Super low mileage. Auto, all options, glass roof. Only 33,000 pampered kms. Perfect cosmetically and mechanically. Driven every year, ready to enjoy. $15,000 firm. (250)714-5333 kenjanmack@shaw.ca

2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5-CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 m/per gal. $39,000 new; asking $8,000obo. (250)755-6631

2012 Fiat 500, automatic, fully loaded. Black w/red racing stripe. Excellent condition. $20,000. (250)591-4112

2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 kâ€™s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689

MOTORCYCLES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2002 HONDA S2000

1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396 1993 FORD Escort station wagon, 5 speed transmission. 134,000 miles (mostly tow miles). Excellent condition for age. Raodmaster Hitch. $2,500 obo. Call (778)4247784.

Like new, high performance sports car. 240 hp @ 9000 rpm. Leather air all power grp. $22,000 obo. 250-752-9130

$1800 Cozy Sidecar. Very good Condition (250)246-3762

â€˜05 - 9â€™6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,000. 250-752-0322

2000 CBR 600F4, 23000 km, perfect dealer maintenance, new tires, chain, sprockets, battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000. Helmet & Jacket $450. Call or text: #250-240-9556

11.5â€™ Elkhorn Camper, $5,500. Side entry model, requires 8â€™ box. HW heater, propane stove w/oven, propane/elect fridge, forced air propane heater, flush toilet, inside shower. (250)390-3805

1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.

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1998 WANDERER Lite 21.5â€™ fifth wheel trailer in excellent cond. New awning, 3 burner stove with oven, fridge and full bathroom, sleeps 4. Asking $6,500. Call (250)954-1497.

25.5, 1989 Citation Supreme, 5th wheel. Good cond., new tires, hot water tank & battery, roof re-sealed last fall. Sleeps 6, queen bed with ensuite, mirrored windows. $5,000 obo. (250)951-1037.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2004 Touareg Blue, V6, grey leather interior, 8 rims, 4 summer tires/4 winter, well maintained, 162,000 km. Asking $14,995. (250)701-4221 2000, 26â€™ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.

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2004 25â€™ Keystone Hornet Lite travel trailer, 1 slide out, sleeps 6, shower/tub, walk around queen bed, A/C, microwave. Suitable to tow w/ 1/2 ton truck. Low mileage, never been off island, winterized annually. Exc. cond. $12,900 obo. Call 250-245-7883.

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Ranger’s team visiting T-men The Nanaimo Timbermen suffered their most lopsided loss in years, but they’ll be able to forget about it in a hurry. That’s because the senior A T-men play host to the Victoria Shamrocks on Wednesday (June 5) at Frank Crane Arena. It’s the first meeting of the season between the Coastal Windows Timbermen (1-3) and the Shamrocks (4-1). The other major storyline is Scott Ranger making his return to the Harbour City. Ranger, who is from Nanaimo, played eight seasons with the Timbermen before requesting a trade this past off-season. He is now the team captain of the Shamrocks. Wednesday’s opening faceoff is 7 p.m. The T-men lost 18-7 to the Coquitlam Adanacs on Saturday on the mainland. Paul Brebber led the Timbermen with two goals.

COLTON FACCIOTTI takes checkered flag at first MX1 race of 2013.

Motocross season got off to a rousing start. Nanaimo’s Wastelands Motocross Park hosted the first series stop on the Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation’s Monster Energy Motocross Nationals circuit on Sunday. Colton Facciotti, of Aldergrove, was the big winner, finishing first in both his MX1 motos. Facciotti also won at Wastelands in 2008 and 2011. “It never really changes and you never really forget it,” he said of the track. He said after his first moto that he “couldn’t be any happier” to start off the season atop the podium. “I just can’t thank the whole team enough,” he said. “They worked really hard the off-season to get the bike to where it is.” Brett Metcalfe was runner-up in both MX1 races. “It was good to get out there, first moto,” he said. “The track is as good as it’s ever going to get, the sun’s shining. It’s awesome to be up here.” Austin Politelli won MX2.

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Colton Facciotti takes the checkered flag during his MX1 race Sunday at the Canadian Motosport Racing Corp.’s Monster Energy Motocross Nationals series stop at the Wastelands Motocross Park in Nanaimo.

Late-inning heroics lift Hub City Pirates two days in a row BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

Playing two of the best teams in the league, the Nanaimo Pirates rose to the challenge. The Hub City Paving Pirates premier baseball team split doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday at Serauxmen Stadium against the Langley Blaze and Abbotsford Cardinals, respectively. “ T h e y ’ re re a l l y good teams so it’s good that we finally got our act together and pulled through,” said Connor Jones, Pirates outfielder.

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The Pirates beat the Blaze 2-1 to start the weekend but lost the rematch 9-2. On Sunday the Cards won the early game 7-1 but the Pirates won the finale 6-2. The first game of the weekend was the best of the bunch. Tied 1-1 going into the bottom of the seventh, the ninehole hitter Jones hit a walk-off home run. The coaching staff had been considering pinch-hitting for Jones, but didn’t, and he rewarded their faith with his firstever long bomb out of Serauxmen. The Pirates booted

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Nanaimo Pirates player Connor Jones takes a swing in the on-deck circle on Saturday.

the ball around a bit to start the second game and it got away from them. Nanaimo felt it missed opportunities in the loss to

Abbotsford, so it was redemption to win the last one. The Pirates allowed the Cards to tie it 1-1 in the top of the sixth, but Nanaimo man-

ager Doug Rogers implored his players to try to get back the momentum right away. “And they did,” said Rogers. “We had some really timely hits, scored some runs on doubles, put up a five-spot in that inning and put away the game.” It was Jones who supplied the goahead hit, an RBI double. “I had a really rough start to the season. Now picking it up here and getting those two big hits was really awesome,” he said. “I’m more confident and

it’s better to go out there and play like that.” In the weekend opener, Aidan Goodall threw a completegame, holding the Blaze to four hits and no earned runs. Alex Rogers was 2-for-3. T. J . M a h w e n t 2-for-4 in Saturday’s late game. Brady Rogers had two hits in both games against the Cardinals, Zach Diewert was 3-for-4 in the finale and Shawn Arabsky was 2-for-3. Luke Skingle limited the Cards to three hits in a complete game. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

The Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse team isn’t finding a way to win any game. The city’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League club lost 10-9 to the Delta Islanders on Sunday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The game was tied 7-7 going into the third, the T-men got down a couple, tied it up, and then surrendered a go-ahead goal with three and a half minutes left. “It’s just getting repetitive,” said Brad Dougan, the team’s coach. “Players have got to start doing it themselves. They’ve got to want it more.” The coach said some intermediate call-ups were his hardest-working players at times. “I find my veteran guys, they’re going and hiding on the bench and telling me they’re tired. They’re not tired.” Brett Hawrys led the T-men with a hat trick.

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International yacht race sets sail from Nanaimo Harbour Saturday (June 8).

Gold-medallist aims for podium finish BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

he Van Isle 360 always attracts extremely skilled skippers – sometimes it even attracts Olympic gold medallists. Jonathan McKee, who won gold for Team U.S.A. in the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, is entering this year’s Black Press Van Isle 360 yacht race around Vancouver Island. So does that gold-medal sheen make him a favourite in this month’s race? “Yes and no,” McKee said. “It’s a different style of race – all the boats are different and there’s a handicap system. There’s a lot more variables than there is in an Olympic type of race. “I have a lot of respect for the other competitors, as well – there’s a lot of experience, a lot of well-sailed boats out there.” McKee is entering his second-straight

Van Isle 360 on Dark Star, his 44-foot custom sailboat. Most of his crew from 2011 returns for another go, as they enjoyed the experience the first time around. McKee said he always liked the concept of the 580-nautical-mile race around the Island. “I do a lot of grand prix racing … this Formerly known as the Cadillac Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race, the event, which starts and finishes in Nanaimo, has run since 1999 when Nanaimo yachters Wayne Gorrie and Janine Bell organized the competition and attracted 14 boats to circumnavigate Vancouver Island. The first Van Isle 360 was run as the Ambassador’s Edition, which was really a trial to see if it was even possible to race around Vancouver Island in stages. The Van Isle 360 ran annually until 2001, and since then, has run every other year to offset the Vic Maui race.

is a little more relaxed atmosphere. It’s a race, but it’s also kind of a rally,” he said. “It’s not that it’s not competitive, but people are also there because they want to enjoy good company and sail their boat in a beautiful part of the world.” McKee’s home port is Seattle, but he’s In 2011 Blast Performance Sailing acquired the rights to the event with Jeffrey Motley, owner of Vancouver-based Blast Performance Sailing, and his wife, Sylvia, becoming the race’s lead organizers. The competition has grown to become the premier yachting event in the region and with Black Press as the new title sponsor, the race will continue in that tradition. More than 40 yachts will participate in this year’s race, which leaves Nanaimo harbour Saturday (June 8) at 10:30 a.m., and returns June 22. The event is free to watch.

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Safety main priority for sailors By Jenn McGarriGle The News BulleTiN

Every sailboat that enters this year’s Black Press Van Isle 360 yacht race has to undergo a comprehensive, pre-race safety check. And volunteers with the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 27 – Nanaimo are charged with carrying out this task. “Some of it’s safety, some of it’s what to do if you run into a situation,” said Gordie Robinson, station administrator. “We’ve done it every time it runs.” Marine search and rescue volunteers are a perfect fit for this job because members already do voluntary safety checks as part of the public awareness part of the organization, Robinson added. The long list of required equipment includes a first aid kit; working compass; radios that operate on marine safety frequencies; heavy cutters to cut stainless steel lines, in case any part of the sail breaks and needs to be cut away; an electric positioning monitor, which starts transmitting on an emergency frequency if the boat flips over; and emergency steerage equipment such

as paddles in case the tiller or rudder breaks. Robinson said if a sailboat does not meet all of the criteria, volunteers report this to the race committee and it is the committee’s job to enforce the rules. Having the equipment on board that will enable sailors to fix something that breaks is important because sailboats are often spread out during the race and can lose sight of land. “When you’re out there in the race, you’re on your own,” said Robinson. There are many things that can happen during the twoweek race, which is sailed in 10 legs and covers some of the most challenging waters on the planet, said Sylvia Motley, co-race director. Two years ago, an encounter with a whale left one boat rudderless, the majority of participants battled sea sickness on the west side of the Island where large waves and strong winds can make for ugly conditions, and there are the tides, currents, reefs and debris in the water to think about as well, she said. That’s why organizers not only place a high value on the pre-race safety

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Gordie Robinson, administrator of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 27 – Nanaimo, is one of several volunteers doing pre-race safety checks on sailboats participating in this year’s Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race.

checks, but also this year, for the first time, one of the requirements is to have two people on each boat at all times who have taken the safety at sea course, said Motley. Besides the safety checks, she said the committee relies on volunteer search and rescue groups

around the Island to help in emergency situations and other situations – in Ucluelet, volunteers helped guide sailboats into the harbour. “Just for the [sailors] to know they’re available to help is an enormous relief for them,” she said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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At the Van Isle 360, the big race is out at sea, but there’s another race of sorts going on at the same time – the one involving all the RV “land yachts” that are circling the Island, too. “It’s playing the game of who can get to the best accommodations before the other road crews do,” said Verdella Masur, shore support for the sailboat Dominatrix. Absolutely, the recreational vehicle road crews will be part of the team during the Black Press Van Isle 360 yacht race this month. They’re never disconnected – they’ll be there waiting at the dock at the end of every leg to share in victories and defeats. For the shore support teams, the race started a long time ago. Masur said she started booking accommodations in October. She and the other member of the Dominatrix’s shore support team, Jody Lancaster, have been busy in recent weeks with menu planning, grocery shopping and cooking. “Generally the crew will be happy with almost anything that you give them, as long as it’s warm on the outside legs,” Masur said. “I’m a real stickler with making sure that they get to eat real food … A well-fed crew races much better.” It’s her second time handling

shore support at the Van Isle 360, so she’s learned that attention to detail matters. It’s her job to put together firstaid kits and get the RV inspected. She has to remember to have loonies and toonies set aside for the showers at Port Hardy, and cash for the barbecue at Winter Harbour. And she’ll be entrusted to again drive the RV. Certain stretches of narrow logging road can be particularly harrowing, and driving an RV can take a little bit of know-how at the best of times. Two years ago one of the other drivers collided with a sign. “It was a little bit lower than they expected it to be, and it put a big dent in a very large, fancy motorhome,” Masur said. The fleet of RVs won’t be comprised only of the yachts’ road crews. Arbutus RV has also supplied a recreational vehicle for the Van Isle 360 race organizers to use as a mobile office. It should provide comfort and it’s as good a vantage point as any to follow the race. “No matter where you are on the Island, you get a great view from the windscreen,” said Nice. Masur said it’s going to be a fun couple of weeks. “You get to travel around the Island and see all kinds of different things,” she said. “[It’s] always a big party, a roaming caravan.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Months of planning, maybe even a year, have all culminated into this moment. Crews have been training, logistics have been planned to a tee, equipment and gear have been checked, rechecked, and checked again. Whatever tiny details didn’t get scratched off the to-do list will never get done. It’s race time, and the wind is blowing. For Nanaimo skippers Keith Climenhaga and Francis Walsh, both veterans of the Black Press Van Isle 360, race day marks the transition from planning and organizing to doing what they love most: sailing. “At that point, on the morning of the race, I’m looking forward to the challenge and the adventure that lays ahead,” said Climenhaga, who has completed the race five times. “Setting goals, figuring routes out every

day, judging winds, tides and currents. I very much enjoy it.” Climenhaga will skipper his 9.3-metre Ross 930 called Dilligaf, named in tribute to friends during his high school days. The smallest boat in the 43-boat field, Dilligaf has experience on its side as this will be Climenhaga’s third time circumnavigating his vessel along the 580-nautical mile route (he has also crewed on other boats). For Walsh, the sound of the starting horn on race day is not only a proud moment for him and his crew of six, but for the entire Nanaimo sailing community. Walsh has entered his 11.5-metre C&C 115 Cu Na Mara, Irish for Hound of the Sea, which he raced in the Van Isle 360 for the first time in 2011. “The local sailing community has always thought very highly of this race,” he said. “It’s a challenging race and it’s designed to be challenging.” Formerly known as the Cadillac Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race, the event has run every second year since 1999 when Nanaimo yachters Wayne Gorrie and Janine Bell organized the competition, attracting 14 boats.

in 2011 Vancouver-based Blast Performance sailing took over organization of the Van isle 360 with Jeffrey Motley, owner of the Vancouver-based company, and his wife sylvia becoming the race’s lead organizers. Blast Performance sailing specializes in race charters and race management, sailing courses and instruction and corporate events and corporate charters and also offers a range of yachting related merchandise that includes

In 2011, Vancouver-based Blast Performance acquired the rights to the race. Once the boats begin their journeys, all of the preparation is swept away with each passing wave, and crews settle into a routine that will become the norm for the next two weeks. Seaside communities slip by, and each leg is completed with a meal, some cheer, and camaraderie. The west side of the Island presents some of the greatest challenges. Wild weather – In 2011, crews were blasted with 100 km/h winds – whales migrating and, and added chal-

foul weather clothing, non-slip deck coverings, blocks, rigging gear, hardware and safety gear. Jeffrey Motely said wayne Gorrie and Janine Bell, who had organized the event since 1999, were ready to relinquish the helm. The 2011 race allowed Blast Performance sailing to learn the ropes of the event from Gorrie and Bell to prepare the firm to take over full management of the 2013 Black Press Van isle 360°. The race begins saturday (June 8).

lenge for 2013, Japanese tsunami debris that has made its way to this side of the world. For local sailors, the 580-nautical mile distance almost doubles that of the total distance of local races over the course of a year. Those races allow sailors to make adjustments and try out different crew members before entering the Van Isle 360. “Crew dynamics is important,” said Walsh. “There is never enough time to train together. It’s like putting together a dream team. You may have a lot of talented people, but getting those people to

gel together is the trick.” The last leg of the race, from Victoria to Nanaimo, is always the most intense. Boats fortunate enough to be in the top three are pushing to close the gap and gain a spot, while being careful not to let a podium finish slip away. Boats further behind are working diligently to find the best wind, and maybe take advantage of the tides and currents in an effort to catch the team ahead of them. In one final mad dash, it’s all over. “Because of the intensity of the last leg when crews hit the docks they sort of have that lost puppy look,” said Walsh. “It’s like ‘now what do we do?’ We all know it and expect it but it still comes as a bit of a shock.” For both Climenhaga and Walsh, racing the Van Isle 360 is a way to measure their sailing ability, enjoy the challenge and meet new people. Walsh said the more he races, the more the world of sailing opens up. “I’ve learned there’s a lot to learn,” he said. “It’s like a marathon, whatever happens you’ve just got to keep going.” reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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