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FIRST NATION says school district failed to consult on decision. BY KARL YU THE NEWS BULLETIN

A legal battle is brewing between the Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo school district centring on the district’s 10-year facilities plan. Snuneymuxw announced Tuesday it will launch legal action, arguing that the school district did not properly engage with it during the process that led to the adoption of the plan, which will see a number of schools closed. “They made their decision to close the majority of the schools that the Snuneymuxw members go to – we provide them $1.1 million a year to teach our children,” said Doug White, chief of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. He said that after the school board made its decision, Snuneymuxw met with school board chairman Jamie Brennan and superintendent Dave Hutchinson to express the First Nation’s council’s concerns and state that meaningful engagement was needed. “I asked them, ‘Now having heard all these concerns and disappointments, are you going back to your board now and let the board know that you need to reconsider the decision you’ve made and you need to engage with the Snuneymuxw in a meaningful way to work through the issues that we have?’ and Jamie Brennan said, ‘No’,” White said. “That brings us to the place

where we’re at, which is seeking to make sure that we, as a government, have a meaningful say about the education of our children.” Brennan said he found out about the legal action through the media and doesn’t know the exact nature of what the complaint will be; nevertheless he is unhappy that it could go to court. “It’s quite disappointing because it’s going to be costly and when you get litigation, that’s an indication that the communication has broken down,” Brennan said. He said that during the consultation process, the school district received input via Thoughtstream software, was sent large quantities of e-mail and went out to the communities affected, meeting with people on site. He said the district also sent out letters to the groups that make up the district’s constituents, including Ladysmith town council, Nanaimo city council, the mayor and a councillor for the Village of Lantzville and Snuneymuxw. “We didn’t receive any response from the Snuneymuxw or the Stz’uminus people with regards to consultation so they didn’t offer to meet with us, didn’t accept our offer of consultation,” Brennan said, adding that an initial e-mail was sent and estimates at least six phone calls were made thereafter. The legal action is expected to be filed in the next four to six weeks and White said the Snuneymuxw are willing to go all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada if need be. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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The president of the union representing Nanaimo education support workers has reservations about a tentative agreement with the province. A framework proposal was announced Thursday between B.C Public Schools Employers’ Association, the bargaining agent representing B.C. boards of education, and the bargaining team of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which unanimously endorsed the deal. The deal is retroactive to July 1, 2012 and runs until June 30, 2014 with a one-per cent wage increase retroactive to July 1, 2012, a two-per cent increase on Feb. 1 and a 0.5per cent increase on May 1 for a total 3.5-per cent increase. Rob Zver, president of CUPE Local 606, said the deal isn’t

done yet, as it has to be brought to the local table and negotiations with Nanaimo school district must take place before the collective bargaining process is complete. He said he wonders where the money for the wage increases will come from. “My initial reaction is there’s no funding from the provincial government, which means it still goes on to the ability of the boards to pay and we’re not quite sure how that will look local by local,” Zver said. “How are the boards going to pay if the province is not providing additional funding? The government … didn’t provide locals with any additional funding so the board’s ability to pay means what then will be lost? What kind of services may we might not [be able] to provide?” Some school boards might have the ability to provide

wage increases based on surplus funding this year but Zver wondered about the year after. Phil Turin, secretary-treasurer for Nanaimo school district, estimated that the cost of the wage increase would be $554,000 for 2013-14 (calculated at a blended rate of 1.9 per cent) and $1.1 million for 2014-15 and beyond, which he said is the estimated cost of the 3.5-per cent annual increase. “We will need to find sustainable savings from noncore services in our budget and will probably use some of the budget savings from the school closures,” Turin said. CUPE Local 606 represents bus drivers, caretakers, maintenance, clerical, educational assistants, noon-hour workers, child and youth care workers in Nanaimo. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Woman battles province over social aid

GovErNMENt tries to claw back payment. By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

A Nanaimo woman is battling the B.C. government for cancelling her social assistance cheques in the wake of a devastating house fire. Georgina Miller, 50, lost everything in a town home fire last February – including her right to government aid. Now she is pushing back through the B.C. Employment Assistance Tribunal this month, seeking a reversal in the province’s decision to cancel her assistance cheques and change to government’s approach to policy. The Nanaimo woman said she was on social assistance for four months before a fire damaged her Pryde Avenue home. She had been using the dollars to help pay the mortgage while she was on medical leave. Her insurance provider, Associated Independent Adjusters, compensated her for items damaged during the fire and is helping to cover living expenses while the building is repaired. According to a letter from the company, the money is only meant to help Miller maintain the standard of living she had before the fire. They cover the

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Georgina Miller’s financial status is hanging in financial limbo since her Pryde Avenue townhouse was damaged by fire in February.

additional costs of temporary accommodation and utilities, while Miller continues to pay home ownership expenses, like strata fees, mortgage and hydro. But the Ministry of Social Development sees the payment as unearned income, which it says puts Miller over the threshold for government aid. The agency reportedly cancelled assistance in May and is also seeking

one month repayment. “The [approach to the] law has to change. That’s crazy,” Miller said, pointing out she is still scraping money together to pay the bills even with insurance help. “It was the worst day of my life when I had to apply for welfare. I am an independent woman who raised my daughter by myself. Now this? The whole thing is wrong.”

Miller has received just over $6,000 from her insurance provider for living expenses over the past five months and another $3,500 to replace belongings lost in the fire. She was getting $610 each month from the government before assistance was nixed. According to Miller, the insurance money can only be paid toward temporary housing expenses, while the social aid went toward home ownership. Without help, she stands to now lose her home. “It’s a miscarriage of justice. I don’t know why they are doing this,” Miller said. The ministry told the News Bulletin they did a file review on Miller earlier this year and found insurance benefits received not only covered assets damaged in the house fire, but also living expenses.

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Citizen scientists help reforest kelp on ocean floor Seaweed important aspect of ecology on West Coast By Tamara Cunningham The News BulleTiN

ichele Fire-River Heart worked quickly in the chilly morning air, peeling strips of spore-filled kelp off paper backing and punching them into plastic carboys. The ocean at her back was smooth. Too smooth. There was a time, decades ago, when the bay would have been dense with the bobbing heads of bull kelp. Today, only a few lone stems weave up from the rocky ocean bottom. “Kelp is the forest of the ocean…. and it’s disappearing,” said Heart, from Clark Bay on Gabriola Island. “People that have lived here for 20 years said [kelp] was so thick you couldn’t row a boat through it and now the densest areas [are] small patches. I want to help change that.” Heart is part of a team of ‘Help the Kelp’ citizen scientists staging a coastal intervention to fight the disappearance of underwater forests. Floating bull kelp canopies are considered critical ocean habitat and a major engine for near-shore productivity, providing a food source for urchins and crabs and shelter for juvenile fish. They absorb carbon dioxide and are believed to slow down shore erosion by softening the power of waves. Ecologists call kelp the unsung hero of the underwater food web and say its loss is a growing concern. Some question whether the decline of species like salmon is because of the waning underwater habitat.

ashington State’s Department of Natural Resources has been tracking the health of kelp since 1989 and said it appears there are canopy losses in inland waters, near the eastern Juan de Fuca Strait and Puget Sound. Historical records show there used to be large floating beds – the majority of which no longer exist. Helen Berry, marine ecologist in charge of the Washington’s near-shore habitat monitoring program, said it’s important experts on both sides of the border investigate the causes of disappearing underwater forests and what can be done to turn the tide. The challenge for restoration groups is the algae is not yet fully understood and there are still questions around its natural life cycle and factors affecting development. There are also data gaps on the B.C. coast, because the provincial government doesn’t consistently

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Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies at Thompson Rivers University and coordinator of the Help the Kelp project, drops a carboy of spore-filled kelp strips into Gabriola Island’s Clark Bay. Volunteer Paul O’Sullivan assists. The two hope the project will replenish kelp in the area.

track or manage bull kelp habitat. It says environmental monitoring on issues like birds, kelp and amphibians is best left to citizen groups. “We have seen lots of cuts in recent years in terms of environmental monitoring and basic science that allows us to address questions we need answers to,” said Colin Bates, professor of life sciences at Quest University. And finding solutions to kelp bed losses is important, he added. “It’s like saying, what will happen if we cut down all the trees? If we lose bull kelp habitat you lose the value and structural complexity of that area.” The reasons kelp seems to be disappearing from coastlines is a mystery, according to marine ecologists. There is speculation the bulbous algae has been affected by shoreline development, nutrient pollution, climate change and increased vessel traffic. The food web has also changed in places that have been over-fished or seen declined numbers of predators, leaving kelp grazer populations of urchins and crabs unchecked. Some experts, like B.C. Parks aquatic ecologist Doug Biffard, believe kelp beds go through fluxes, making it difficult to tell if declines are because of human activity or natural cycles.

Whatever the reason, advocates are now questioning how they can restore the canopies. So far, experiments have shown only limited success. “It’s not like restoring a salmon stream where you go to the library and borrow 15 books that explain the ecology, how habitat functions and what changes you can do ... 50 years of [work went] into figuring that out,” said Brian Allen, an ecologist with the Washington-based Puget Sound Restoration Fund. “We are only in the early stages. We are writing the book right now on how to restore bull kelp habitat.”

cross-border team effort is taking place to find solutions to the disappearing kelp forests. No one has found the magic bullet yet, but with each group working on a different piece of the puzzle, Allen believes it’s only a matter of time. The Puget Sound Restoration Fund, for example, has taken a step back from replanting work to investigate the life cycle of bull kelp. While ecologists understand how kelp functions in a lab, they don’t know the timing and progression of the algae in the wild, Allen said. The Washington Department of Natural Resources believes it might also have something to contribute with the

results of long-term monitoring. It has tracked bull and giant kelp along the Juan de Fuca Strait and outer coastline for more than two decades and has found a “significant increase” in kelp closest to the open ocean. There also seems to be a link in weather. In 1997 during one of the region’s strongest El Nino years, the coastline had one of its lowest kelp yields compared to a La Nina year in 2000 when kelp seemed to flourish. The work is helping scientists understand the overall trend in kelp and what leads to the potential success in some areas and decline in others, Berry said. Help the Kelp volunteers are working to create their own stamp on reforestation efforts. They are documenting efforts to create an affordable, community-based solution to raising kelp that other groups can carry out. It launched its third test project last week to start filling in gaps in the kelp ecosystem around Gabriola Island. A Google Earth mapping project earlier this year showed volunteers where kelp was most sparse. Paul O’Sullivan, a volunteer, called the pilot project an exciting initiative. It is being done for pure reasons and “we are playing a small part in what may be in the future ... a very, very important effort,” he said. On Monday, volunteers replanted the second wave of kelp in Clark Bay. Heart filled carboys with sori strips that volunteers had collected from healthier kelp beds around Gabriola Island, while O’Sullivan helped search for the right places to drop them. Weighted by a cement block on one end and a buoy on the other, the sori-filled carboys are anticipated to release tiny spores onto the ocean floor. There they will reproduce and begin to grow, creating a new forest of kelp. Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies at Thompson Rivers University and coordinator of Help the Kelp, said the group is hopeful this process will work because it seems to mimic the natural life cycle. “What we are doing is kind of like a hair transplant....[spores] are moved around from dense areas to less dense areas,” he said. The group will know next spring whether its idea has taken root. At the end of the day, Mehta said Help the Kelp is about mobilizing people to take stewardship of the planet. “It’s one of those things that has fallen through the cracks and … citizen scientists like us are finding those cracks … in environmental protection and filling them.” news@nanaimobulletin.com

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Keep working at consultation Snuneymuxw First Nation is threatening legal action against Nanaimo school district for what it says is a failure to consult on school closures in the Cedar area. The school district insists that the olive branch of consultation was extended, in the form of an e-mail and multiple phone calls. Some disconnect is evident, and the fight between Snuneymuxw and the school district is just one more example of residents in Nanaimo feeling left out of the decision-making process. What the City of Nanaimo thought would be a straightforward decision to eliminate the threat of dam failure from Colliery Dam Park turned into a year-long slugfest that saw the city seek an injunction against protesters before agreeing to a review of the dam removal plan. The Nanaimo Port Authority’s deal with a private company to refurbish the downtown Boat Basin evaporated after residents who felt left out of the process voiced strong opposition to the plan. And the school district faces more complaints over the consultation process used to consolidate schools in the Cedar area. Although communication plans and consultation processes were used in these cases, the level of anger and animosity generated suggests some tweaking might be in order – at the very least a second look at how these processes are failing to prevent the sort of outrage so far incurred. At the end of the day, however, even the best communication strategy and consultation process will still face detractors unhappy with the decisions made in the end. They will probably still fight those decisions on their own timelines, regardless of issues that need to move forward. But in a democratic society, creating the most inclusive and exhaustive decision-making process is always a worthwhile exercise.

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End in sight to smart meter controversy Despite efforts to keep the testimony was not challenged by smart meter ‘controversy’ alive any of the lineup of opponents. A by repeating imaginary health sample of his findings illustrates claims, the end is near. the absurdity of this whole disEnergy Minister Bill Bennett cussion. has made what sounds like a Shkolnikov calculated that a final offer to holdouts. cellphone in use genB.C. You want to keep your erates radio signals old mechanical meter, that reach 10 per cent VIEWS fill your boots. It’ll of the international Tom Fletcher cost you an extra $35 safety code limit. A Black Press a month, starting in microwave oven generDecember. If you insist ates 2.3 per cent of the on a “radio off” wiresafe limit. A cordless less meter, there will phone: 1.25 per cent. A be a setup fee of $100 wi-fi signal: 0.0045 per and a monthly fee of cent. $20 to have someone A bank of smart collect the readings. meters, not separated These charges are by a wall, registers to be reviewed by the B.C. Utili0.0019 per cent. The natural ties Commission, the indepenbackground RF level is 0.013 per dent panel that smart meter cent. Note the decimal place. The opponents want to review B.C. level in the middle of a wilderHydro’s whole smart grid projness is more than 10 times that ect. received from a bank of meters. As it happens, the commission Commission staff added, for recently did just that for an appli- comparison, the radio signal cation by Fortis B.C. to install level emitted by a human body. wireless meters for its Okanagan It’s 0.018 per cent. What this and Kootenay customers. The means is your spouse snoring meters were approved, and the beside you is a stronger source findings are instructive. of RF than a whole wall of smart The commission’s report meters. notes that it received “many” Experts put up by opponents complaints about smart meter didn’t fare so well. One was signals being added to existing Jerry Flynn, a retired Canadian radio frequency sources. Forces officer from Kelowna who One of the experts retained travels around taking readings, by Fortis was Yakov Shkolnikov, talking to elderly people about an electrical engineer with alleged hazards of meters, and advanced degrees from Princmaking claims to the media eton and Cornell universities. His about what he calls the single

biggest threat to health today. The commission found his military experience not relevant, and his evidence frequently “incorrect, exaggerated and/or unsubstantiated.” Then there was Curtis Bennett, who described himself as chief science officer for a company called Thermoguy. He spoke on behalf of West Kootenay Concerned Citizens. In a 2012 letter to the B.C. energy ministry, Bennett warned of the danger of smart meters triggering “molecular earthquakes.” The commission panel wrote: “While Mr. Bennett has an electrician’s knowledge of electrical systems, it is clear that he is unqualified to give expert opinion evidence on the health effects of RF, exposure standards for RF, engineering, physics or geological phenomena.” Citizens for Safe Technology put up Donald Maisch, who claimed to have experience with this issue in Australia. The panel noted that Maisch runs EMFacts Consultancy, and agreed with Fortis’s argument that “Dr. Maisch’s consulting livelihood depends upon public fears and concerns about RF exposure.” Would you like this circus of quackery to be restaged over B.C. Hydro’s program, at your expense? u Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com.

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Agricultural Regional district has no business playing train engineer shift needed To the Editor,

To the Editor,

Re: Lantzville weighing in on urban agriculture, Sept. 24. Manure was and continues to be a convenient tool for the simple and the disconnected to beat their loud minority drum with, even though I signed a document 20 months ago promising not to use any. The issue is actually more complex as it is cultural in nature. Meaning our world view, spirit of entitlement, attitudes, lack of understanding of where food comes from and our aversion to being outside and working hard. For thousands of years most of us were agrarian in how we lived. Fossil fuel, refrigeration, planes, roads and trucks changed everything. Less than four per cent of our food is grown on Vancouver Island. This makes us very vulnerable to any disruption in our just-in-time food chain where most of our food travels over 2,000 kilometres coming by ship seven days a week. There are only two days’ fresh food supply in our grocery stores. We simply must grow more food to feed more people closer to where we live, work and play, period. Urban farming is a worldwide movement by those who understand the basics of life. Those that fight the visionaries of positive change are the dinosaurs of the suburbs created by politicians and planners who still think we can stay on the road of destruction which, is not a cul-de-sac, but a dead end with a cliff. Want to make the world a better place? Then get involved in the local food movement and put the ‘culture’ back into agriculture.

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W.A.C. Bennett promised the cheapest electricity in the world to attract business to B.C. Sadly politicians love money and Victoria lusted over the stash in the B.C. Hydro vaults. Now Hydro started to run short of money, so Victoria suggested screwing the Hydro customers with excessively complicated bills, and

bamboozle the customers again with tales of hydro theft and smart meters eliminating this, but never a word about what smart meters are designed to do – charge triple the tariff for all power consumed at certain hours of the day. That will start in 2014 with the excuse that Hydro needs money to expand its facilities.

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The Regional District of Nanaimo’s attention to Peter Roosen’s private railway in the Jingle Pot area is petty and not in the community’s best interests, suggests letter writer.

Keep bears’ claws away from kids To the Editor,

Re: Conservation officers aren’t conserving much, Letters, Sept. 19. Nanaimo is not a wild animal sanctuary or a provincial park. Attracting wild animals is not caused by bits of discarded garbage, the occasional morsel of spoiled food or a few pounds of grain. Such minimal elements are immediately cleaned up, after disposal, by crows and seagulls. Consider the uncontrolled aroma from barbecues, fast food outlets and butcher shops where prevailing winds carry the enticing odours to the wilderness areas where bear and cougar are in constant search for food.

Vegetation such as fruit trees, vegetable tops and flowers with rich perfume are the chief contributors to the attraction of deer in urban areas. Thus nature generously contributes to the presence of deer in urban areas, which make easy prey for cougar. Wild animal culling in highly human populated areas is now necessary. Another remedy would be to establish buffer zones with lines drawn 30 kilometres from urban areas which ravenous wildlife creatures will not be permitted to roam across. Beauty, appreciation and protection of wildlife must receive our utmost attention for its preservation; however, a balance must

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Re: Conservation officers aren’t conserving much, Letters, Sept. 19. If it was not for us humans feeding the wildlife and making it easier for the wildlife to come into town and not fear humans, then the conservation officers would not have to do this. They do not enjoy shooting any animal. They use that as a last option if they know the animal will return to find easy food. If we stop making it so easy for these animals to find food then the officers can tranquillize and relocate them.

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Parents suggest flaws in school district’s information

StaNdardizEd tESt results show students better academically. By Karl yu The News BulleTiN

The Save the Cedar Schools Coalition said flawed Foundation Skills Assessment test numbers are one of seven reasons why Nanaimo school district should reconsider closing Cedar Community Secondary School. The district announced a 10-year facilities plan earlier

this year, which includes the closure of a number of schools. The school is set to close at the end of the school year but the coalition is still hopeful that it can get the school board to overturn its decision. The group made its argument at a meeting Monday night, disputing the district’s claim that the school’s results were below average and saying that students are actually doing better than the provincial average in many categories. The tests are expected to be written by students in B.C. in Grades 4 and 7 and help the Ministry of Education get an

overview of where students’ reading, writing and math skills are at. At Monday’s meeting, Stephanie Higginson, a member of the coalition, described how the coaltion came to the conclusion. According to numbers from the Ministry of Education’s website, 65 per cent of the province’s Grade 7 students were meeting expectations in terms of writing skills while 67 per cent of school district students were meeting expectations, based on February 2013 results. “On June 26, those numbers were presented [as] 79 per cent

of provincial students were meeting (expectations) and 74 per cent of our students were meeting,” she said. “That was one of the arguments for why we needed to have this enhanced facilities plan, because our students were doing poorer than the provincial average but in actuality we’re not. In many situations, we’re doing better.” Coaltion spokesman Steve Rae said that one of the most compelling of the seven points was the skills test numbers. “The whole basis for the closure of our school, is the kids weren’t doing well enough and to find out that [the numbers]

are wrong is horrifying to me,” said Rae. “The fact that they are wrong is extremely disturbing and if I was a school board trustee, I would be furious because the trustees voted based on the information provided to them by Superintendent [Dave] Hutchinson and the staff of School District 68,” he said. Besides the Foundation Skills Assessment test results, the coalition is basing its argument on additional points, including consultation, financial cost of the plan, safety and the role of trustees in the process. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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academically focused, or someone who needs assistance because they have a learning disability, or they’ve just struggled in school, our teachers pride themselves on knowing what’s going on with By Karl yu each student,” Yaremchuk said. The News BulleTiN Amanda Nagy has attended other high schools and the enviThe High School at Vancouver ronment at the university-situated Island University is unlike other secondary school suits her betNanaimo high schools but admin- ter. She likes the smaller classes istrators say the differences make and said there aren’t cliques. Two for a good learning environment. classes a day per quarter suits her With a current enrolment of 75 just fine. students, an average class size “You think the more you learn of about 13 students and serving in one day, the more you’d forget, Grades 10 to 12, the high school but you learn it, you practise it runs on a quarterly system – Sep- and you learn more that builds on tember to November, November to that, so you have to remember to January, February to that,” Nagy said. April and April to June. Anton Lyashuk, an The high school is international student not associated with from the Ukraine, Nanaimo school disagrees. trict and students only “I find it good because have two classes a day you can concentrate throughout a quarter on the two classes,” he with one in the mornsaid. ing and one in the afterStudents who attend noon. the high school have Vice-principal Nick access to some of VanYaremchuk said stucouver Island Univerdents still end up with sity’s amenities, includthe same amount of NICK YAREMCHUK ing the gym and library. courses as they would Long-time staff memif they were enrolled in the regu- ber and vice-principal Christine lar system and while some might Mitchell estimated an average of think students have trouble with 15 students a year move on from only two classes a day, that isn’t the high school to the university the case. – students must meet university “[It] has the risk, I originally entrance requirements but there thought, of boring the students are advantages. to death but the great thing is “For the international students you get, with the right teaching, … they have special advisors in-depth coverage of subjects and that they talk to and they can go kids who can be successful finish straight into classes they’re qualia course and move on to the next fied to go into,” Mitchell said. one,” Yaremchuk said. The high school is only one of The class size and teacher-to- three in Canada attached to a unistudent ratio allows the staff to versity, with the others located in better cater to the individual Winnipeg and Toronto. needs of students, something The High School at Vancouver Yaremchuk points to as the high Island University is paid for by school’s strongest suit. tuition, the university and the “We’re able to treat every stu- Ministry of Education and offers dent like an individual. Whether university preparation and adult they’re someone who needs to be graduation programs as well. challenged because they are very reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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laNd truSt works to preserve areas of Nanaimo River. By Chris Bush The News BulleTiN

Nanaimo Area Land Trust and its partners are honouring World Rivers Day with local celebrations and activities. The land trust and members of the Nanaimo Watershed Roundtable are hosting Nanaimo Rivers Day to honour Nanaimo’s history built on local waterways. Events happen at Bowen Park Amphitheatre Sunday (Sept. 29) with a salmon barbecue, interactive information booths and live music. World Rivers Day, held annually on the last Sunday of September and celebrated in 60 countries, is a celebration of the world’s waterways to highlight the value of rivers and to raise public awareness and encourage improved stewardship of rivers around the world. One of the land trust’s primary goals is to create a comprehensive protection plan for the Nanaimo River. Efforts toward that goal have been underway for more than two years, starting with the Nanaimo River symposium in September 2011. Since then 16 stakeholders, including all levels of government, residents, non-government organizations, residents

and forest industry companies formed the Nanaimo River Watershed Roundtable to share ideas and come up with a comprehensive, longterm protection strategy to protect the Nanaimo River and its watershed. “They’re moving forward, looking at what are our longterm goals and how are we going to get there,” said Gail Adrienne, Nanaimo Area Land Trust executive director. “We’re also looking at if there’s a property on the river that is on the market or might be coming on the market that we might be in a position to try to acquire.”

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is there work to be done with side channels and other complexities ... that would help returning salmon?

Adrienne said the proposal is in its early stages, but the land trust has been researching the possibility of acquiring property and feeling out the idea with TimberWest’s real estate division Couverdon Real Estate. The trust is also waiting for a report from a fish habitat study done over the past

decade to see what salmon species in the river are currently healthy, which ones need help and what kind of measures can be taken to improve stocks overall. “Is there work to be done with side channels and other complexities that can be done in the river that would help returning salmon and where can we find money to do that?” Adrienne said. “This is going to be decades long and I would say the main thing we’re doing really well right now is talking to each other and getting along really well. The goodwill and all the participation among all the groups has just been amazing.” Some of the roundtable participants, including the City of Nanaimo and TimberWest, will be hosting tours of the Nanaimo River Hatchery, Morden Colliery Provincial Park, Nanaimo River Watershed, Nanaimo River Regional Park Eco-Walk and more as part of Nanaimo Rivers Day activities. Events at Bowen Park run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., but tours, leaving from Bowen Park and other locations, start at 9 a.m. and require pre-registration. For more information about Nanaimo Rivers Day tours and tour registration, please check the Nanaimo Parks Recreation and Culture Fall 2013 Activity Guide online at www.nanaimo.ca or call 250756-5200. photos@nanaimobulletin.com

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opportunity for sponsorship to Canadian universities from teachers during their primary years. The university service’s Shine the Light program, which aims to overcome the gender disparity in secondary school in refugee camps, left an impression on both young women, who are advocates of encouraging education for girls in their home countries. “A girl becoming No. 1 is hard there,” said Aweys. “But girls can make it.” The first weeks of study at VIU will be vastly different from the young women’s experience as students in African refugee camps, where hunger, crowded conditions, and limited school supplies were challenges. “You have to study even if you are hungry,” Aduu said.

“Most people drop out because of that. It’s really hard to go through if you are not strong-hearted.” VIU’s local committee, involving students, staff and faculty, makes a commitment that sponsored students’ food, shelter and clothing and other costs are covered adequately during their first year in Canada. Their tuition and additional costs are covered by funding from VIU’s International Education department, while an annual student levy of 72 cents per student helps provide further financial support. Committee volunteers hold fundraising events throughout the year to raise additional money to support student refugees. For information about the student refugee program, please visit wusc.ca.

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Stereotypes, racist comments, negative headlines in media about various countries, can leave people who have immigrated here viewed through a single lens. The Multicultural Speaker Series, a partnership of Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society and the City of Nanaimo, aims to widen the lens through which we view other countries and immigrants in Nanaimo, many of whom are our neighbours. This free speaker series, open to the public, will take place over four Wednesday nights in October, beginning Oct. 2, from 6:30- 8 p.m. at the Nanaimo Hornets rugby clubhouse, 6700 Dover Rd. Each night two guest speakers

from different parts of the world including Iraq, Israel, China, Sudan and Ethiopia will take the stage to share information and experiences about their country of origin. “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to better understand our neighbours, develop respectful relationships and reduce discrimination,” said Samantha Letourneau, diversity coordinator at the multicultural society, in a press release. John Horn, social planner with the City of Nanaimo, said he believes that a successful city must include healthy relationships between all residents. Please visit www.cvims.org.

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No. 2013-24015 On Sept. 7, a female stole clothing from The Bay, located at Woodgrove Centre. She entered the store at approximately 5 p.m. and after allegedly picking up as many clothes as she could hold, ran out one of the exits. Most of the clothes were still on hangers when she left. She is described as a white female, 25-35 years of age, with long

No. 2013-24804 Sometime overnight on Sept. 15, a vehicle with Washington plates parked outside of 2510 Glenayr Dr. was broken into. More than $2,000 in clothing and assorted items were taken. Some of the items taken included an REI miners headlamp, Lands End dufflebag, Eddie Bauer swimsuit, women’s Tilley hat and a women’s green Gortex

the till at Sound Heritage located at 33 Victoria Cres. At approximately 5 p.m., a scruffy looking male in his 50s walked into the store and when the owner was speaking with another customer, he is suspected of opening the till and taking an unknown amount of money before leaving the store. The suspect was wearing a bright yellow/green jacket, bright green shoes, jeans and a ball cap.

No. 2013-25393 On Sept. 21, several vehicles parked on Glenayr Drive were broken into. Residents found numerous items strewn across the street in the vicinity of Glenayr at Haliday Crescent and Bay Street. Most of the vehicles were unlocked. No. 2013-25377 On Sept. 21, a number of tools were stolen from a trailer parked in the backyard of a residence in the 5700 block of Malpass Road. Taken was a C&C router, wood lathe and other small assorted tools.

No. 2013-25332 On Sept. 22, a Nikon camera was stolen at Loudon Park. The owner was attending a rowing function at the lake when the theft occurred. The camera’s serial number is 5086880 and the lens serial number is 34392647.

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aged by projectiles. At least 10 of those vehicles were hit since mid-September. “In the last week or two weeks we’ve had the windows shot out of cars with a pellet gun or BB gun,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. Police aren’t sure what weapon is being used, but

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In Loving Memory of Mary (Myra) Helen Hogan McClafferty Hendry Mclaughlin. May 29th 1930 ~ September 28, 2012 Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer’s gone, and all the ﬂow’rs are dying ‘Tis you, ‘tis you must go and I must bide.

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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

LOST AND FOUND

Miss you so much. Your Loving Family.

FOUND ON Buttertub Marsh just off Jinglepot Rd 2 keys on ring. Call (250)754-9295.

IN MEMORIAM

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David Michael Routh

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June 18, 1985 ~ September 29, 2004 Sometimes I feel my heart is breaking, But I stay strong and I hold on, cause I know I will see you again. This is not where it ends; I will carry you with me. Love you forever, Mama (Kathleen Watson), Gerald (Watson), Tiny (Ryan Watson).

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DEATHS

Ortloff,

Walter L. Passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on September 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Lucy; loving father of Homer, Larry and Lorna-Ann; loving stepfather of Clinton, Catherine (his special girl) and Victor; brother of Bill (Shirley), Anna (Martin), Earl (Carmen) and (Shane) Wayne (Deceased); many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. No service by request. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in his memory. Condolences may be offered to the family at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BOOMERS WANTING more! Operate a Mini-Office Outlet working from your home computer. Free on-line training. www.freedom-unlimited.info

FAHEY, Robert Gary

Claude (Joseph Peter) Gauthier

October 19 1934 – November 23 2012 Please join us in a celebration of the life of Claude Gauthier on Sunday October 6th, from 2-5 pm at the Felice Cavallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Rd, Nanaimo. All are welcome to share stories, jokes, tribute, quips, guffaws and fond memories.

DEATHS

MARY SPEARING July 16, 1914 – Winnipeg, MB to September 11, 2013 – Victoria, BC Our much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mary Spearing, passed away peacefully in her 100th year on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Mary’s childhood was spent on the prairies as her family moved from Manitoba to Saskatchewan and on to the family farm in Nestow, Alberta for her school years. Her memories from Nestow included hard winters, clearing land, making a log house a home, growing vegetables and grains, raising poultry and livestock, happy times with dear friends and picking delicious berries in the summers. She married Lawrence Spearing on August 7, 1935, and began a 78 year adventure in British Columbia, first in the West Kootenays, then in Nanaimo and then on the waterfront in Lantzville where Mary the prairie girl enjoyed swimming when the tide came in over the warm sand and rocks. Their last house and garden were back in Nanaimo. Mary was devoted to her family, and she was an active contributor to her community through the local Consumers Association, the Parent Teachers Association, the church, the Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary, her much treasured sewing group, and her neighbours. She was always interested in other cultures and places, and travelled widely in North America, Europe, Russia, the Orient, and the South Pacific. Her caring nature for people and kindness to animals was renowned, and her love of flowers knew no bounds. Once her African violets took over every north facing window sill in the house, Lawrence built her a greenhouse which was soon filled with a kaleidoscope of more than 100 orchids leading to many friends in the Orchid Club and her prize winning new orchid that she named Mary’s Gold. After 64 years of marriage, Lawrence passed away in 2000 and Mary moved to Lakeside Gardens Seniors Residence in Nanaimo. She enjoyed the activities, tended her flower pots in their lovely gardens, and kept in touch with friends and family. Her final years were spent in Victoria, first at Glengarry Hospital and then at Mount St. Mary Hospital, where she benefited from daily family visits. We send special thanks to the wonderful staff at Mount St. Mary who welcomed and nurtured Mom with compassion, humour and a love of life, then embraced her with every kindness in her final days. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; her son, David; and her grandson, Simon. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Richard Pratt); daughter-in-law, Dianne; sons, Bob (Janice), Les, Ted (Deb); 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. A private family service will be held as Mary rejoins Lawrence, side by side, in a beautiful place overlooking their beloved ocean. Rest easy, your family loves you and we are lucky to have you watching over us.

A Celebration of Life for Robert Gary Fahey will be held Saturday, September 28th from 2-6pm at 1528 White Rd, Cedar. Gary passed away July 14, 2013 at age 72. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 49 years; his son, Robert; his sister, Coleen (Bob) Vowles; as well as his nephew, Andrew; nieces, Shannon and Denise and their families, and his cousins.

MATOSSI, Daniel On September 17, 2013, Daniel Matossi passed away peacefully, after a battle with cancer. Danny is survived by his wife, Lilli; 3 sons: Victor, Eddie, David; and 5 grandchildren. A loving, husband, father and friend. Danny will sadly be missed and forever be in our thoughts. Memorial Service on Saturday, October 5th at 11a.m., Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo.

Service in Memory of:

Laura Elizabeth Negrave

November 26, 1991 – May 14, 2013

Sunday, September 29, 2013 1 PM service – refreshments to follow Costin Hall, Lantzville Everyone welcome. Dress is casual. Please bring your stories and memories of Laura, and join us as we celebrate her life.

The Negrave Family

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

LABOURERS

VOLUNTEERS

HELP WANTED

COOK WANTED: MUST have experience. Apply, with resume, Granary Restaurant, Terminal Park Mall, Nanaimo.

GUARANTEED Job Placement. Labourers, Tradesmen & Class 1 Drivers. For Oil & Gas Industry Work. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Info 1-888-213-2854

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COURIER DRIVER with full size 3/4 ton cargo van for F/T, contract work, Nanaimo area. Guaranteed day rate. Call 250-754-9563.

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Tuesdays or Wednesdays or both. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

COMING EVENTS

FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER The CVRD is seeking a full-time (subject to seasonal lay-off) facility maintenance worker for the CV sports and aquatic centers. Position operates within the programming schedule, resurfaces ice, maintains mechanical systems (ice plant, pool, HVAC), maintains equipment and grounds / sidewalks; and performs general janitorial duties. Applicants should hold a valid 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate with R e f r i g e r a t i o n endorsement. Current rate of pay is $23.06 per hour. Full details and qualifications are online: www.comox valleyrd.ca/jobs. Applications accepted until 3pm. October 4, 2013.

BURGER KING at 1150 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, needs F/T permanent Food Counter Attendants. No formal education, no experience req’d. Duties: take food orders, take payments, wrap food items, clean work area, etc. Wages $10.50 p/hr. Resume: jobburgerking@yahoo.ca UMAI SUSHI @ North Town Centre needs experienced Servers. Drop Resume in person to 4575 Uplands Dr.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

BIRTHS

It’s A Boy!! Dev & Cecelia Banwait proudly announce the birth of their grandson,

Kayden Singh Banwait Born 6:54 a.m., September 6, 2013 at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC A brother for big sister, Karah and a great grandson for Mrs. Satbant Beadall. Happy parents are:

Paul & Mandy Banwait of Port Coquitlam, BC

CENTRAL DRUGS is looking for a permanent, full-time Pharmacy Assistant. Applicants should have good customer service skills. We offer competitive wages with benefit package and have great hours. Apply to File #345, c/o Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, BC. V9S 2H7

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ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS

In your own home on your own instrument

KEITH CLARKE 1-250-743-9669 QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED MUSIC TEACHERS: Piano, Singing, Speech, Band Instr. University area. 250-755-1747 maryjjackson@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

HEALING ARTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Good Samaritan Society is one of Western Canada’s largest voluntary, not for profit, care giving providers. Our Wexford Creek facility on 80 Tenth Street in Nanaimo is currently seeking qualified applicants for:

REGISTERED NURSE

DANIELLE’S REFLEXOLOGY and Hypnosis. Relaxing, invigorating and healing. New Location! Call (250)751-5844.

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Current CRNBC registration or eligible for registration, CPR certification, BScN and Gerontology Certificate are desirable. Previous experience in long term care or other related experience will be considered an asset.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Payroll Instructor

To review a complete job posting and to apply online, please visit our website: www.gss.org

We are recruiting for a parttime Payroll Instructor (20 – 25 hrs/ week) at our Nanaimo campus. The instructor must have a minimum of 2 years’ related experience and hold a PCP from the Canadian Payroll Association. Experience in HR fundamentals would be considered a great asset.

Occupational Level 3 First Aid Attendant required for Wednesday night graveyard shift in Ladysmith. This position would be best suited for a physically fit person able to work in a production environment. Please submit your resume with a photocopy of your valid First Aid certificate to: Ladysmith Press, P.O. Box #400 Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A3.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Operations Manager Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games (11 month term position starting on or before November 1, 2013)

WE’RE GAME We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic OPERATIONS MANAGER, adept at leading, organizing and managing an event that will bring together up to 3,800 participants (athletes, coaches, managers, and officials) and 3200 volunteers. The successful candidate must be extremely confident in their ability to help develop the Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games into a community event to remember. The OPERATIONS MANAGER will be required to set up and maintain a well functioning Games office and provide support to the Board of Directors (16) and their 75+ Chairs. Duties will include: hiring and supervising all Games staff, assisting volunteers in meeting critical deadlines, assisting/monitoring the functioning of various systems and processes, coordinating the dismantling procedure of all Games property, and attending all required meetings. Past experience in event and/or BC Games planning required. Remuneration is to be negotiated based on experience. Please send resume and covering letter by October 4, 2013 to: Director of Administration, Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games Society Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games Society PO Box 53, Stn A Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5K4 Or Email to: operations@bcgames.org.

HELP WANTED

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Solicitor’s Assistant Opportunity for a skilled, experienced legal assistant who enjoys challenging work in a highly professional, progressive and positive environment. We are a thriving, well-established and respected firm offering competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply by résumé, including salary expectations and three references, to pallan@tesseractconsulting.ca. All applications confidential. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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NOW HIRING

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

edDuty Millwright Nanaimo Heavy Mechanic Planning Administrative Assistant Grapple Yarder Hooktender Gold River (North Island) Port Alberni Heavy Duty Mechanic North Manager, Strategic Planning Heavy Duty MechanicIsland (Campbell River)Gold River Log Loader Operator North Island Road Foreman Optimization Supervisor Road Foreman Port Alberni (Woss) Property Manager Vancouver Woss

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http://www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers t package. If you cations that we are looking for, dence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HAIRSTYLIST on WHEELS. Seniors - men & women; I visit your home. Lil (250)585-6935.

U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LEMON TREE Housekeeping. Home and office. Call Heidi (250)716-0551.

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

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WEB ARCHITECTURE & MEDIA ART DESIGN

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BRAD’S HOME DETAILING Specializing in Cleaning Windows/Gutters/Vinyl siding (by brush). De-mossing roofs. Power Washing. Insured. Brad 250-619-0999

HANDYPERSONS RELIABLE HANDYMAN Services. Seniors rates avail. Call (250)390-9885.

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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633. MOVING, Deliveries. “Lower Price.” Job Quotes or hourly rate. Jason (250)668-6851

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MID-ISLAND CARPENTRYRenovation and Repair specialist. No job too big or small. Call Simon & Liz (250)7402972. heinylvr@hotmail.com

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BLUE OX Home ServicesExpert Renovation & Handyman Services. Refs & Insured. Call 250-713-4409, visit us at: www.Blueoxhomeservices.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

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

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The Ladysmith Chronicle and the Lake Cowichan Gazette are paid weekly publications serving both the homes and businesses in their communities. We are looking for a reporter/photographer, either 1 full time or several part time freelancers. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will be required to cover local news, sports and community events in the Ladysmith and Lake Cowichan communities. InDesign and Photoshop experience is an asset. Candidates must have a diploma, degree or equivalent journalism experience, be skilled in digital photography, have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence. Preference will be given to candidates with strong Canadian Press style and photography skills. Some weekend and evening work to be expected. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward a resume by September 30, 2013 including cover letter, references, writing and photography samples to: The Chronicle Attn: Lindsay Chung, Editor email: editor@ladysmithchronicle.com Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

TWO FULL burial plots, plus six cremations at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Price $2400.00 OBO. (250) 7432054

CAPTAINS BED- pine, 3 drawers & headboard, $99. (250)244-4415.

NEW 55â€? LCD flat screen TV, works but flickers, repairman special, $50. (250)714-1610.

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PAIR OF ceiling fans, white/gold, good cond., $75. Call (250)585-7744.

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FOUR BURIAL Plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. $600. each or all 4 for $2000. Call (250)752-3711.

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TURBO VAC bagless vacuum cleaner, exc. condition, all attachments $80. 250-740-1176. WHIRLPOOL ROPER dryer, works. $50. Call (250)7539295.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MICRO-WAVE OVEN, Toshiba, works prefect, 22â€?x16x14h, $15.Call 250-751-1383.

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

CACTUS PLANTS: Gorgeous! 1 large (pink), 1 large (white); $40ea. 1 (250)729-0444

MUSKOKA ELECTRIC fireplace w/ remote, new $299 asking $99. (250)754-6670.

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BROYHILL CHINA Cabinet, Table, 4 chairs. Must be seen to be appreciated. $950. Call George for viewing. (250)7417717 or (250)741-1312 DUNCAN PHYFE dining room table, 2 drop leafs, 4 brass claw feet; 4 matching chairs. All in good condition. $500. 1 (250)756-9254 Entertainment Centre, solid oak, with speakers, $200.00. Call 250-618-8736.

QUALITY SOFA & matching chair (off green, quiet design). Reclining beige chair. Round coffee table inlay designs. Wood bistro w/2 high back chairs. Lamps. Offers considered. Call (250)586-8922.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE A1 MOVING Sale! Barbie Doll collection. Antique oak side board & parlor tables. Ikea dining rm set, 3 piece wall unit, upright freezer and other misc furniture and household items. Call (250)760-0004.

KITCHEN TABLE w/ 4 chairs, white with black legs & arms. $120. China cabinet 78â€?H x 34â€?W, glass top, solid wood bottom $150. Coffee table & 2 end tables, glass inserts $125. (250)753-5184, Nanaimo. OAK KITCHEN table w/4 oak chairs, $125obo. Old office desk, 3-drawers, $25. Both must be sold. (250)758-7270 or: 250-619-5795.

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QUEEN MATTRESS SET. Pillowtop Style. Brand New! $200. (250)713-9680

AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125. BACK 2 Life back massager, (new $250), $150 obo, in new condition. Call (250)390-2428 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, appliances, granite floor tiles, wood flooring, aluminum railings, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

DEWALT 10” radial arm saw $150. Steel cattle squeeze, home built, good cond. $400. SS double sink, 32”x21”x8”, new $125. (250)754-4641. E-BIKE- “VELOTEQ Cougar II”, $750. (250)724-2486 or 250-735-7897. ELECTRIC OXYGEN concentrator - $500. 250-338-7585. FLY-FISHING GEAR tall man: Osprey custom tailored (soft wear) magnum 357 waders ($300) $120, Pro Tac waders Highwater Series ($250) $100, Hodgeman river boots (felt bottoms) 19210 Sz 12 $50, Sierra Design rain pants $30. QB, 250-752-5457.

OLDER ELECTRONIC receivers, tape decks, turn table, fax machines, speaker, electric fireplace, lamps, entertainment cabinets, professional meat slicer, etc. Call (250)741-1555.

969 ROYAL DORNOCH DR. Eaglecrest. Backing onto golf course with ocean glimpses. 2000 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $537,000. Call 250-752-4254.

CLOSE TO Downtown. Large self contained Studio, $595. Small pet ok. 250-668-7462.

LARGE HOUSE- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 appls, just renovated, new flooring/bathroom etc. Economical to heat, lrg deck & views. NS/NP. $1350. Call 250-741-1261.

Generac back-up power Generator Propane or natural gas. Auto-detects power outage and switches to backup power. Whole home and business, essential circuits only or Off Grid battery bank charger. Never go cold again! 1-250-585-8987

POWER LIFT and recline chair, 6 months old, $1000. Transport wheelchair and cushion, brand new, $200. Hitachi 52” projection TV, $250. Tempo treadmill, $250. Call (250)760-7009. TECHNIQUE ELECTRIC organ, good condition, paid $1100. sell for $300. 36 cup coffee Urn, $15. Call (250)754-7534. VARIOUS SECOND hand household items at Red’s Emporium. Furniture, tools, dishes, etc. 19 High St, Ladysmith. Call 250-245-7927.

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED duplex in Courtenay, quiet culde-sac. 3-bdrm + den, 2.5 baths, bright, spacious kitchen, 5 appl’s, garage, private large fenced backyard with shed. Roof 2009. Close to NIC. Details & pics on Craigslist. $229,500. Call (250)3388208 or cell (250)792-0024.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BASS FIDDLE- solid wood, Nice violins. Please call (250)701-2035. VIOLIN/FIDDLE “Bartoli” w/bow & hard case. Beautiful cond; sounds great. Some instructional music plus music stand. $1,800. (250)585-4009.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160

SPORTING GOODS Curling shoes, Olson ladies size 7, w/new rubber, $40.00. Olson ladies curling broom $40.00. Olson ladies curling gloves, size small, $25.00. Call 250-618-8736.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. (250)753-0160

NATIONAL POOL Table two sets of balls rack, six ques. $1000 o.b.o. 250-334-8606

SWAP & TRADE INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111 KILN - Hardly used, electric & programmable, asking $2500. Call 250-897-3142 MEDICHAIR POWER lift chair with 2 motors, nearly new, $650. Majestic Filter Queen vacuum, complete with power head, nearly new $450. Call (250)758-7066, Nanaimo.

HOME REPAIR/Improvement and/or Lawn & Garden services for used vehicle or what have you. 1 (250)755-4068

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS MILTON ST, Nanaimo, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City/Ocean views. Owner will carry mortgage w/$650 monthly payments. (250)753-0160

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage with reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160 DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House: Sept. 28 & 29. (Sat & Sun) 2-4pm.

FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $335,000. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741. Photos upon request.

QUALICUM BEACH - Canyon Cresc area: 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, oak flooring. Heat pump, wood burning fireplace. Ext. has stucco & bevel siding. Single garage + carport. Covered patio. Lot .4 acre, sprinkler, landscaped. $395,000. Call 250-752-7402

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm mobile, 55+ Park, no pets, 5 appliances, some furniture, new light and bath fixtures, steel roof. Price $23,200. Call 250-597-3319

COUNTRY COTTAGE in Port Renfrew. Sep. garage, workshop & woodshed. Recent reno’s. Air-tight insert F/P. 1.5 baths & 1 bdrm on main flr w/ 4 beds in loft. Sale inclds entire contents. Also incld 24ft. Monaro on trailer loaded. $356,000. Call 250-647-0028 glenlyon@islandnet.com

HOSPITAL/BOWEN AREA 1 Bdrm, adult bldg, security cameras. New windows, flooring. Near shops. Sm pet ok. $695+ FREE Heat & H/W. Call 250-753-6656 Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, available now. N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm suites $720/mo; 2 bdrm starting at $800/mo incl. heat & hot water, sm pets ok. 250-668-9086. www.meicorproperties.com NANAIMO 1275 Dufferin Cres, 1 & 2 Bdrm from $675/mth. Call 250-740-1002

DESIRABLE CEDAR- 1920 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 bath on just under 1/3 acre. Fireplace, woodstove, dbl paved driveway, carport, shop, vinyl deck with roof, garden shed, wood shed. Quiet street close to schools, shops, restaurants, bus. $324,900. 250-722-2032. www.ownersale.info

NANAIMO- QUIET, clean 1 bdrm. Bright and sunny. Central location, views, intercom, elevator. Free hot water. N/S, N/P. Refs. $700/mo. Call 250753-8633.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LANTZVILLE. 2-BDRM. Secluded 55+ Triplex. 4 appl’s, covered parking, storage. N/S, N/P. $750. + utils. Call (250)390-2224.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

PARKSVILLE (downtown) Completely remodeled and immaculate 3 bdrm home with legal suite ($750/mo income) plus 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway for home based business. Garden shed & small workshop/studio. Valor F/P, laminate floors. Beautifully landscaped - a must see. $360,000. (250) 954-0227.

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SOUTH NANAIMO: $243,500. 2bdrms up, 1bdrm down. Lots of updates. 613 Bruce Ave. Call (250)591-1210 for showing, or email for pictures trkrblaz@telus.net

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CEDAR UNITED CHURCH, Large Garage Sale. Sept. 28th, 9am-1pm. Big selection of assorted items. 1644 Cedar Rd.

HUGE INDOOR GARAGE/CRAFT SALE

DOWNTOWN: 736 Albert St., Sat., Sept. 28th, 9-12pm. Life size Halloween decorations, yard shredder, new sink, new windows, dishes, linens, fabric, knitting needles, books, videos, drafting tables, Christmas stuff, household and freebees.

ESTATE SALE!

4930 Brody’s Place Nanaimo Tuesday Sept 24 to Friday Sept 27 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sale ends Sat Sept 28 10am - 2pm HOSTED BY SMART MOVE Check out our Website for photos

Sat. Sept. 28th, 9am-2pm Salvation Army Church 505 8th St., corner of 8th & Bruce. 50 Vendors! Bring non-perishable food item. Info: 250-740-1004

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY SALE Fri, Sept 27, 1-5 pm Sat, Sept 28, 9am-3pm Small jewelry, furniture, tools, numerous household & miscellaneous. 6845 Schook Rd North Nanaimo. WATCH FOR SIGNS!

GARAGE SALES N. NANAIMO- 4470 Burma Rd (off Lost Lake Rd) Sat, Sept 28, 9-3pm. Arcade games, bubble gum machines, pool table, pool cues, electric scooter (only 200 km), new motor cycle helmets, tools, women’s clothes, CD’s, cameras, lots of pad locks, pallet jack... North Oyster & Area Historical Society Giant Bag & Box Sale! Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 am - 3 pm 13467 Cedar Rd. (across from North Oyster School). Huge selection for everyone. Hot dogs & pop sales. All proceeds for community hall upgrade.

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Donations may be dropped off at the church on Wed or Thurs before the sale. FMI call Judy at (250)729-0510 or Sylvia at (250)751-2081.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH GARAGE SALE 6234 Spartan Road 250-390-2513 Friday, Sept. 27th, 1-5pm Sat., Sept. 28th, 9am-Noon Enjoy a hotdog & drink. Saturday is our Famous All You Can Stuff in a Bag for $2.00

HAMMOND BAY. Sat. Sept. 28, 8am-1pm. Tools, furniture, patio furniture & household. 3348 Greyhawk Drive.

SHERWOOD FOREST MultiFamily garage sale. Top of Knight Court Road, off Jester’s Way. Sat. Sept. 28, 8am-2pm. Rain or shine.

UPLANDS: ANTIQUE Beatty lndry stand & tub. Collectibles, vintage, sports, clothes, tools, household. Sat, Sept 28th, 8am-1pm. 3563 Fairview Dr.

LANTZVILLE HERITAGE CHURCH, 7244 Lantzville Rd, Friday, Sept. 27, 11am-5pm. Saturday, Sept. 28, 9am-1pm.

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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

RV PADS RV RENTAL Pad w/hookups for rent. Also avail to store RV. City area. (250)756-0137

SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $495/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed. NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

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PETROGLYPH PARK (Nanaimo) Ocean view 2bdrm, 1bath, 900sq.ft. CSA approved. New fuel efficient furnace, copper wiring, ABS plumbing. HW floors, laundry/deep freeze/ kitchen & plumbing fixtures excellent. Tool shed, small garden, some furn. Pets welcome.$59,000. (250)753-4065

NANOOSE BAY home on 3 very priv acres, 2 car garage, 4 bdrms, 3 bath, greenhouse, carport/shop, close to schools, shopping, Fairwinds Marina & Golf. Refs req’d. $1750+ utils. Call (250)468-2008.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS CEDAR: 35 ft 5th wheel, lovely property, very quiet, HT and pool. N/S, N/D. Ref’s. $600+ heat/hydro. Incl. cable, phone & internet. Call 250-245-0014.

HOMES FOR RENT

SUNNY COOMBS field/treed acreage. Room for revenue development. Comfortable 2 floors of 1400 sq ft. Wood, hot water heat $745,000. Phone/Fax 250-248-4495.

LADYSMITH: NEWLY reno’d, 3 bdrm Townhouse, 1.5 bath, close to school, priv deck, N/S. Avail immed, $1000. Call (250)619-2914.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOUSES FOR SALE

LAMBOURNE Mobile Home Park, 55+, shed w/220 amp wiring, 1145 sq ft mobile, 2 bd, 2 bath. $77,500. (250) 5971265 or (250) 744-0000

RESPONSIBLE PERSON to share top floor of house, Central Nanaimo. Ocean view, large deck, good size bdrm. Wireless, HD tv, laundry, parking, etc. $550. (250)751-8906.

SUITES, LOWER CENTRAL NANAIMO, Quiet cul-de-sac, large 2bdrm, level entry, shared lndry. NP, NS, Ref. Req. (250)751-0980 after 5pm. $800 utils incl. DEPARTURE BAY: 2 bdrm private level entry, insuite W/D, fenced back yard in quiet area. Close to amenities, schools and beach. Oct. 1 or 15. $750. Call (250)754-7868 NANAIMO- (1.5 km to VIU & dwntown) furnished 970sq ft, 2 bdrms, french doors onto garden patio, $1000 inclds hydro, W/D, cable, wi-fi, prking, patio. NS/NP. Nov 1.(250)741-9831.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Lantzville Acreage, Hot Buy! $219,900

4.94 acres in Prime Location! Features ocean and mountain views. Property has privacy, 3 building sites, a gated driveway, a drilled well (30 gal. min.) and a geotech survey. Call Sherry

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113 Heritage Drive $384,900 4 bedroom, split level, family room up plus family room down, vaulted & cathedral ceilings. Over 9,000 sq.ft. Lot, located on a cul-de-sac. Sherry Brown in attendance.

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NAIMO New,Nov 1st. spacious, slide, lots of extras excellent seats & sunroof. 1.5 Beige exteribaths. Laundry, pump, good tires, well main2000 BMW-M, Roadster (rare) condition, winter pkg. $20,000. or color, black leather interior. N.NANAIMO. LARGE 1-bdrm tained. Asking $4200 2bdrm. 1,100+ 60k-miles. .Red, leather interi250-339-6156 Female driven. Excellent con- NS/NP heat incl. $825. in newer Executive home. Oakhydro, (250) 748-3473 or, new rubber. $17,900. Call dition both inside and out. No kitchen, 6 appliances, private ry, shr’d lndry. 1996 GMC 1 Ton Crew Cab 2007 22’ Wildwood Travel (250)338-0708. 1st. (604) 530-9401. accidents. Service records patio, beautiful yard withDec. Dually 4x4 (price reduction) Trailer. Sleeps 7, A/C, microcl. ponds. N/S,N/S. $850./mo. N/P. inclds available. $12,750. Call 250Newer 6.5 l diesel 256,000 wave. Exc. cond. Clean, non889-2345 or email: LAKES Area: utilities. (250)760-0582. NANAIMO Loft km. 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•Weight: 175 lbs. •Height: 5’10” •DOB: July 19, 1982

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 5’5” •DOB: Nov. 6, 1982

Is Wanted for Fail to Comply Section 145

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 5’11” •DOB: Dec. 17, 1972

Is Wanted for Fail to comply with Probation Order Section 733 CC

•Weight: 145 lbs. •Height: 5’6” •DOB: Jan. 12, 1964

Thomas CALVERLEY Stephanie WALKER Is Wanted for Fraud over $5000 Sec 380 CC, Theft Over $5000 Sec 334(a) CC, Theft under $5000 Sec 334(b) CC

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 5’7” •DOB: Aug. 26, 1970

All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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Terry O’NEILL

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Is Wanted for Breach of Probation Section 733 CC

•Weight: 258 lbs. •Height: 6’3” •DOB: Aug. 7, 1968

CRIME STOPPERS is asking the public’s assistance in locating these wanted individuals.

The individuals pictured here are wanted as of September 24, 2013

On Saturday, Sept. 7 at approximately 5 p.m. a white female stole an armload of children’s clothing from The Bay, located in the Woodgrove Mall. The suspect female entered the children’s section of the Bay, grabbed an armload of clothing and with hangers still attached, ran out of the store. She is white, approximately 30-35 years of age with long brown curly hair. She was wearing blue jeans and had on a purple plaid button up shirt.

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V.I.’s air attack back on track Rookie QB Ybarra finding receivers, putting up points BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The V.I. Raiders were already winning football games, scoring touchdowns and ascending the standings. Then they added a passing attack to their arsenal. Nanaimo is on a fivegame win streak, beating every B.C. Football Conference opponent and averaging 47 points per game over that span. That’s a lot of touchdowns, and a lot of different guys are scoring them. But all that offence right now is pivoting around quarterback Jamie Ybarra. The rookie wasn’t expected to be the Raiders’ starting QB this season, and he wasn’t, until the mid-season bye week. Since then, he’s helped the Raiders beat their three biggest rivals. He’s thrown back-to-back 300-yard games and on Saturday he set a completion percentage record, going 17-for-20 in a win in Victoria. The BCFC Offensive Player of the Week praised his pass protection and his receivers for his performance. “It’s kind of solidifying. It makes you believe in the offence and the people around you,” Ybarra said. “Which helps when you’re in an intense game and you don’t want to worry

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V.I. Raiders quarterback Jamie Ybarra breaks the huddle at practice Tuesday at Comox Field. Ybarra set a B.C. Football Conference record for completion percentage in a game, connecting on 85 per cent of his throws Saturday in Victoria.

about what everyone else is doing, you just know they’re going to do it.” Raiders coach Matthew (Snoop) Blokker said the QB is playing and competing well, making good reads and putting the ball in the receivers’ hands. It’s led to some big plays and some big wins, which is exciting for the Winnipeg high school football product. “When I came here I wanted to make sure that I was an impact player on the team,” Ybarra said. “And now

that I’m getting the chance to do that, I’m just taking advantage of everything I possibly can and not letting up.” He first heard about the Raiders from alum Andrew Harris while the two were working out at a gym in Winnipeg. Ybarra was already dreaming big by that time – his dad pitched in the major leagues and his stepdad played in the CFL – and the Raiders’ spring camp sold him on Nanaimo. “There was just no atmosphere that really compared to the one

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But Blokker said with Week 1 starter Jahmari Bennett healthy again and Jaeden Marwick also in the mix, the Raiders will go game-bygame. “We want to keep that competition alive. It’s driving all the guys to play well,” said the coach. “When the rest of your team sees the competition at quarterback and it’s honest and the best guy’s getting the chance to play, then you can follow your leader and I think that’s what we’re doing.”

V.I. RAIDERS visit the Langley Rams Saturday (Sept. 28) at McLeod Athletic Park. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. FOR A PREVIEW of the game, please visit www.nanaimobulletin. com/sports on Friday.

here,” he said. “I’m glad. I made the right decision.” And for now, the Raiders seem to have made a decision on their QB.

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Clippers try to get tough on home ice The Nanaimo Clippers have seen what happens when they let up, just a little bit. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team (3-2) will try to maintain consistency and return to its winning ways this weekend with two home games at Frank Crane Arena. The Shipmen host the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Friday (Sept. 27) and then the Langley Rivermen on Sunday. Colton Dahlen, Clippers alternate captain, said the team was guilty of too many turnovers in losses to Victoria and Powell River last weekend. He said the team would work hard this week in practice to create good habits for game day. There are a lot of encouraging signs, he said, as the Clippers grow as a team. “You see plays that some of the guys are making out there, it’s unbelievable,” he said. “But we definitely have to become more consistent as a whole group, defensively, offensively.” ICE CHIPS … To read an expanded version of this article, visit www. nanaimobulletin.com … The Clips and Silverbacks play Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s matinee against the Rivermen is at 2 p.m. Fans who buy a ticket to Friday’s game get halfprice admission for Sunday. For ticket information, visit www.nanaimo clippers.com or call 250751-0593. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Sports hall makes four fine additions A large crowd was on His speed as a skater was hand last Saturday at the legendary, but a series of Nanaimo Museum, there injuries unfortunately hamto witness the induction pered his career. Beginning ceremony for the four new in 1973 Carr played for five additions to the Nanaimo years with the Los Angeles Sports Hall of Fame. Kings, then had stints with First to be honoured was the Pittsburgh Penguins local hockey player Gene and Atlanta Flames. Due Carr, who followed in his to his injuries he retired father Red’s footsteps to from hockey in 1979, having the National Hockey League played 465 regular season and now joins him as a games in the NHL and 35 hall of fame member. Poor playoff games, scoring 84 health prevented Carr from goals and 144 assists. attending the ceremony, International field hockey but accepting on his behalf star Sue Reid was the secwas good friend Jim Robert- ond of this year’s inductees. son. Reid developed a Carr grew up love for the sport thorpe playing hockey after being introreport here in town, duced to it while then joined the at Woodlands Ian Thorpe Columnist junior A Kelowna Secondary. She Buckeroos when played on several he was just 15 provincial teams years old. He was and while attendscouted by Patty ing the University Ginnell of the Flin of Victoria won Flon Bombers three Canadian and played with Interuniversity that team for Athletic Union two years. In 1970 he was championships. As an allthe Western Canada Junior star on teams that won four Hockey League rookie of conference championships, the year and the following Reid was nicknamed ‘the year was on the first all-star Rock’ for her strong, solid team. play. It was also in 1971 that Named to the Canadian Carr was drafted to the field hockey team in 1992, NHL and he had the honReid participated at the our to be the first player Olympic Games that year in from Western Canada to be Barcelona, where the team selected in the first round. placed seventh. Subsequent In a strong draft that saw years saw her compete Guy Lafleur the first pick, for Canada at the World Carr was fourth overall, Cup and the 1995 Pam Am taken by the St. Louis Blues. Games in Argentina. Traded to New York, Carr Inducted as a sports played four years with the builder last Saturday was Rangers and twice made it long-time coach Les Varro, to the Stanley Cup finals. known locally as Mr. Box-

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Sue (Reid) Schellinck gives thanks at the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.

ing. Born in Hungary, Varro was a boxer himself when younger, then turned to coaching after moving to Nanaimo in the early 1970s. He began coaching at the Nanaimo Boxing Club, with a sign on the building stating, ‘It’s better to build a boy than mend a man.’ During the next three decades, Varro trained countless local boys. Among them were many who won provincial and national titles, including Bill Bain, Alan Brown, Steve Varro, Mickey Griffin and Canadian champion Jack Snaith. He was head coach for the B.C. team that won a national gold medal in 1975 and that same year was coach of the Canadian team for the Olympic trials in Montreal. Varro worked tirelessly at promoting the benefits of amateur boxing. In 1992

he was presented with the Harold Mann Award for outstanding merit for his contributions to the success of amateur boxing in B.C. He retired in 2004 after 34 years as head coach of the Nanaimo Boxing Club, having been a positive influence in the lives of hundreds of young people. Inducted to the hall of fame in the team category was the Margaret Fuller curling rink, winners in 1957 of the highest level of national curling available for women at that time. Skip Fuller, together with third Pat Good, second Sylvia Koster and lead Edna Quinney, won Vancouver Island championships four straight years from 1954-57. The team captured the B.C. championship in 1957, earning the right to represent the province at the Western Canadian Championships in Saskatoon. The competition was in effect a national playoff, as it included Quebec as well as Prairie and Western representatives. The Fuller team dominated, topping the field with a 7-1 record and making them the top women’s curling team in the country. Regrettably, there was no world championship for women curlers in those days. Gene Carr, Sue Reid, Les Varro and the Margaret Fuller curling team: four excellent additions to the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.

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Buccaneers try to make it eight Nobody has found a way to beat the Nanaimo Buccaneers yet, and the home team hopes that trend continues. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior

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The Barsby Bulldogs silenced the Argyle Pipers to start the high school football season. The AA varsity ’Dawgs were 34-0 winners in North Vancouver last Friday. Brandon Parker had 107 rushing yards and three touchdowns and Kyle Vollet and Chance MacKay-Topley scored Barsby’s other majors. Quarterback North Rainey was 5-for-6 for 98 yards and Cole Virtanen led the defence with five tackles. The Nanaimo District Islanders, meanwhile, were shut out 42-0 by the Carson Graham Eagles that same day in North Van. Barsby and NDSS are both on the North Shore again Friday (Sept. 27) to take on Sentinel and Argyle, respectively.

Silvertips start with Giant win The North Island Silvertips slayed the Giants in their homeopening weekend. Nanaimo’s B.C. Major Midget League hockey team split with the Vancouver Northwest Giants, the league’s perennial powerhouse, Saturday and Sunday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The Giants won the first game 6-2 but the ’Tips took the rematch 3-2. Grady McInnes scored twice in the victory with Clayton Peace also tallying. Goalie Liam Young was strong in the win. The Silvertips play at Fraser Valley this Saturday (Sept. 28) and Sunday.

EKS sports day this Saturday Special Olympics B.C. Nanaimo will celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day this Saturday (Sept. 28) with games at Woodlands Secondary School. The organization is inviting anyone to cheer on the athletes with intellectual disabilities at the sports day. Anyone interested in volunteering with Special Olympics B.C. Nanaimo can also find out information that day. Events are scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 250-208-5402.

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The world championships are in Mumbai, India, half a world away, but as long as Nanaimo’s Bernadette Alvarez is on the karate mats, she’ll feel right at home. “It’s not that different,” she said. “It’s a bunch of people doing karate, having fun, hopefully.” The 17-year-old from Shima Karate will be competing in the International Karatedo Gojukai Association world championships from Dec. 10-16. It’s a big deal, said her sensei Kurt Nordli, who will be accompanying her on the trip. Worlds are every four years and he’s never tried to qualify one of his Shima athletes until now. “From what I’ve heard, as far as Canada’s team goes, they have high hopes on Bernadette…” he said. “They’re really hopeful she’s going to place and place well.” Alvarez competed at nationals in Toronto in March, winning a silver medal in forms and a bronze in spar-

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ring. She never lets up with her training, coming into the Shima school five times a week. “Her body type is perfect for karate,” Nordli said. “She has fast-twitch muscles, very good reflexes, so that helps.” Alvarez said she’s been thinking about world championships since she was 12, so it’s exciting that it’s now becoming a reality. She doesn’t really know what the calibre of competition will be like, but she expects to be able to adapt. She will try to strike a balance of enjoying the experience, yet maintaining her

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focus. To do well, she’ll need to “[get] a good night’s sleep, eat chocolate, be happy, not stressed,” she said. “Ride an elephant, preferably before the tournament; that would be cool.” Though Alvarez is going to worlds to

compete as an individual, it will take a team effort to get her there. Her peers are helping her fundraise for her trip and she said it’s reinforced how Shima isn’t just a dojo, but a family. It will inspire her to represent them as best she can. “I don’t want to go over there and end up not doing my best…” she said. All these people supported me even though they didn’t have to. I might be their friend, but quite honestly they didn’t have to help me. But they still did, and I don’t want to go there for nothing.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Cup run will fuel desire, commitment for Acme Timbermen BY GREG SAKAKI The News BulleTiN

The Presidents Cup wasn’t quite within their grasp – not this year, anyway. The Nanaimo Acme Timbermen returned to B.C. earlier this month after a fifth-place finish at the national senior B box lacrosse championships in Kahnawake, Que.

The West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association club will try to draw from the lessons it learned out east. “Now we know what it takes to compete and where we need to be at,” said Shawn Swanson, the team’s general manager. The T-men began tournament play with a lopsided loss to the host team, and lost their first four games of the week before

coming up with wins over the Capital Region Axemen and the Onondoga Redhawks to wrap up the tourney. “We were happy we got a few wins and we could easily have been 3-3,” Swanson said. To be in the running for a Presidents Cup, he said, a team needs to be almost as good as a senior A team – being a strong senior B team doesn’t quite cut it.

“If you’re not destroying teams out here, you’re not going to compete out there,” he said. “We were undermatched offensively. [We need to add] some size up front and guys that are going to cut and do the dirty work.” He said the Timbermen will also need more size and grit on defence. The T-men are starting to have

the right mindset, said the GM. He said the commitment needs to be year-round, and he thinks guys will have that commitment, because they have the desire. “They’ve seen it and now they want to get there again,” Swanson said. “There’s a season after our season, is what it showed them.” sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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aying Bif Naked is an eternal optimist doesn’t do her incredibly buoyant personality justice. The Juno Award-winning, multiplatinum record-selling Canadian rocker, actress and speaker has been through the wringer, both emotionally and physically, and still maintains a hopeful resilience that inspires her legions of fans worldwide. After being adopted by American missionaries and moving from New Delhi, India, to Kentucky and eventually to Winnipeg as a child, a bout with breast cancer, eating disorders, having her ovaries removed, a failed kidney, open heart surgery, 11 engagements, two divorces and the death of two beloved animals, Bif is still rockin’ and letting nothing stand in her way. “How can we not?” she says. “No matter what, everything is a privilege. I don’t think it’s because my parents were so religious that they instilled it in us, that’s just really what I think. I can’t

complain. Ever. Even if I’m dying of cancer or have emergency heart surgery like last year, or anything, I just think, ‘well, I have gas in my car’ – I can’t even believe I have a car. I’ve got nothing to complain about ever. There are so many other things going on in the world than me being sick. In Syria right now, it’s beyond comprehension what they’re going through.” ◆ See ‘ACOUSTIC’ /B2

Western Edge play draws inspiration from the halls of country’s power BY MELISSA FRYER THE NEWS BULLETIN

Eliza Gardiner took over artistic production duties for Western Edge Theatre this year and one of her first big duties, aside from choosing the plays, was to cast the company’s first play of the season. The play, Proud, is a Canadian political comedy, involving

the prime minister, his chief of staff and a rookie member of Parliament. It requires knowledge and background of current events and the Canadian political system, presented in a quickwitted, often risky way. Who does Gardiner lean on to play the role of prime minister? Her predecessor and founder

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this weekend (Sept. 27-28) at Nanaimo Centre Stage. Proud sees three politicos discussing the best tactics to use to effect change that they see as positive for government policy. “The way they communicate these strategies makes the audience wonder what kind of backroom deals are made,” Gardiner said.

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Acoustic show rekindled desire to perform music u From /1 After her bout with cancer, Bif says she was ready to give up on her career as a performer. “I preferred for a long time doing acoustic shows because they felt more emotionally supportive. After cancer and having to get a divorce, I was such a gong-show emotionally for so long. It was something I wasn’t familiar with or prepared for.” Her manager and her guitar player talked her into playing an acoustic show in a big theatre in Nanaimo. “They were so gracious and so kind. I felt safe and relieved. I thought I would give it another shot.” Now most of her concerts are a combination of acoustic and electric. And that’s what fans can expect of her return to the Port Theatre Oct. 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m. As a teenage runaway, Bif dabbled with alcohol and turned to tattoos as a shield to give herself a tough exterior. As a young woman on the road, touring Europe with a band of men, her gullibility got her into trouble. She stopped drinking when she was 24 and has lived a straight-edge lifestyle ever since. Even her coffee is decaf. Bif doesn’t have any children, but calls herself a “full-time dog mom.” Her 16-year-old dog Nicholas recently died, leaving her with an empty nest at her condo in Vancouver’s Yaletown. “I’ve got no dogs, no boyfriend, no husband. Now I can travel freely and go where I feel like creating.” Bif has a new acceptance of herself now that she’s in her 40s. She’s more comfortable with where she came from and who she’s become. After receiving an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University in June, Bif says it sparked a desire to learn. “It infected me. I want to go back to school. I’d love to study sciences or medicine. My mom says I’m too old and that I wouldn’t graduate until I’m 60. But if I make it to 60, I better be a doctor.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Theatre known for edgy plays u From /B1 Those new, edgy plays are a hallmark of Western Edge, which also features Reasons to Be Pretty, by Neil LaBute, a play that looks at society’s obsession with looks. That runs Nov. 22-24, 29-30 at Kismet Theatre Academy, beside Nanaimo Centre Stage. In the new year, Gardiner stages a classic Greek play, Antigone, which she describes as a more abstract style of performance. A fundraiser in February of the play Same Time Next Year also supports Western Edge, and Vancouver Island University student Mary Fraughton will see her play Making Tracks staged during the New Waves festival in March. For tickets and more information, please visit www. westernedge.org.

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The Rotary Club of Lantzville recently donated $5,000 and gave more than 100 volunteer hours to help build the new therapeutic garden for the Children’s Grief Support Program at Nanaimo Community Hospice. Rotary helped build the raised garden beds, put in fence posts, paint boards, erect the fence and lay the sod to help bring this proj-

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Nanaimo News Bulletin B7

Workshops help land sponsorships

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Money in memory Marlee shanahan, left, with her dad, Mike, and mom, sheri, present a cheque for $30,000 to Nanaimo Regional general hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit Aug. 30. The family, grateful to the staff for the care their second daughter, Jesse, received at NRgh prior to her unexpected death shortly after leaving the hospital in May, raised the money through the Jesse’s gift campaign to help pay for a new $60,000 central monitoring system to be installed in the ward. The system will allow staff to monitor babies from anywhere in the intensive care unit and record each patients’ vital signs for up to 96 hours.

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The City of Nanaimo and Coastal Community Credit Union are partnering to offer a workshop series on the topic of sponsorship. The workshop series will be led by industry expert Brent Barootes of the Partnership Group. The series will guide participants through the process of securing a successful sponsorship partnership including: valuation, bid package preparation, bid presentations, and activation and fulfillment. “From our perspectives both as a

municipal body and an Island-based corporate community partner, we see firsthand that there are many groups doing a lot of good within our communities and without outside sources of funding these good works are not possible. We know there is a need for this type of

munity Centre. Registration for the sessions is available through ireg. nanaimo.ca, use sponsorship as the search word. The cost is $50 per session. For more, please contact Elizabeth Williams at 250755-7526 or elizabeth. williams@nanaimo. ca.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin B9

Millions of drivers know Corolla’s virtues

BEST-SELLING compact sedan excites Toyota.

BY JIM ROBINSON It’s the largest volume selling car of all time, but can the Toyota Corolla still cut it after 47 years? Sold in 154 countries and produced in 16 locations around the world including Canada, Corolla accounts for 25 per cent of total sales for the biggest automaker on the globe. At the Canadian press launch of the 2014 Corolla, the importance of the 11th generation compact sedan to Toyota’s viability was stressed repeatedly. Corolla practically invented the compact car segment, building its reputation on quality, practicality and reliability. In fact, some 80 per cent of Corollas built in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Cambridge, Ont., are still on the road. The Canadian plant has been producing Corollas since the first one, a blue sedan, rolled off the assembly line on Nov. 30, 1988. To date, more than 1.3 million Corollas have been sold in Canada and it is the most massed produced car in history with more than 40 million and counting. Those core attributes remain unchanged in the 2014 Corolla that went on sale in Canada on Sept. 3. But what has changed is Corolla’s attitude.

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During a reveal of the new car earlier this year, Toyota Canada officials joked that they would offer everything except beige paint. And it’s true the predominant colour reflected what made the Corolla strong in the minds of Canadian owners. It was a daily driver that could be used without worry and without price shock at the pump. But it was bland, bland, bland and slowly, Canadians shifted to more stylish offerings from competitors. Increasing consumers were seeking a compact sedan that offered a dash of panache along with economy and reliability. The first hint of design

mojo was seen in January at the Detroit Auto Shown with that Corolla Furia Concept. Looking very smart on the stand, I admit I dismissed it as a nice design exercise but too daring for the core Corolla buyer. I was wrong. All the styling cues from the Furia can be found on the 2014 Corolla from the deep and large trapezoid grille to the standard LED highlights set far back on the fenders to give a swept back line to the car. Folks, this is one car you have to see in the flesh, especially beside an older model. There will be four models: CE, LE, S and the new Eco. Buyers can choose from two

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Ford Fiesta served with a side of bacon

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Hybrid battery shrinking fast Hybrid battery technology is packing a greater punch into a tinier package. Varta automotive batteries unveiled its firstgeneration 48-volt lithium-ion micro hybrid battery. Featuring a dual voltage architecture, Johnson Controls micro hybrid battery system will involve a 12-volt starter battery and a 48-volt lithium-ion battery that enables optimization of energy generation and consumption. This technology has the potential to provide up to 15 per cent fuel savings in vehicles and will be available for testing with key automotive customers in December. The 48-volt battery is designed with the capacity to quickly capture energy from braking and can support higher loads such as airconditioning and active chassis technologies.

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Ford gives “breakfast to go” a whole new meaning by wrapping a 2014 Ford Fiesta in bacon to mark International Bacon Day Aug. 31.

SMALL CAR now offers full flavour.

After all, everything is better with bacon. On Aug. 31, International Bacon Day, Ford savoured the salty side dish with the introduction of what is believed to be the first baconwrapped car – a 2014 Ford Fiesta. Ford is announcing the availability of custom bacon graphics that pork purists

can have installed on their new Fiesta. The piece de resistance is the full bacon wrap – 10 giant strips of delicious bacon rolled around the entire Fiesta for a carb-free ride. While the baconwrapped Fiesta has all the looks of indulgence, it’s incredibly lean at the pump – with an estimated fuel-efficiency rating of up to 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway. And unlike bacon grease,

nothing gets sizzled away from the Fiesta interior, with technology and features worthy of a blue ribbon at any county fair. The bacon graphics are just a few custom exterior vinyl graphics Fiesta buyers can have installed on their ride to express their personalities. The wraps are produced by Ford Custom Graphics, along with 3M Original Wraps, and are available at www.fordcustomgraphics.com.

BMW makes sport-ute more efficient, eco-friendly Does your Car & Credit BMW is taking the sports activity vehicle even further into the realms of luxury cars with the introduction of the new, third-generation X5. BMW invented the concept of the SAV with the original X5 and boasts more than 1.3 million sales of the previous two models. The new X5, which debuted at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, delivers major advances in design, luxury, comfort, efficiency, safety and connectivity. It will be available worldwide with five twin turbo engines – four diesel and one gasoline – a standard eight-speed automatic transmission and the option of two or four-wheel drive.

At the same time these are accompanied by significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The Eco Pro mode adapts the engine management, accelerator response and transmission characteristics to support fuel-efficient driving style and even programs the climate control and heated seats and mirrors for the most efficient use of energy. In conjunction with the standard BMW professional multimedia navigation system, it can even advise the driver to ease off the accelerator when approaching corners or lower speed limit areas through the proactive driving assistant function. This also helps to lower fuel consumption.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by September 30, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2013 Rio4 LX MT (RO541D)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) based on a selling price of $15,372/$23,482 is $77/$124 with an APR of 0% for 60/84 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $3,992/$0 plus applicable taxes due at the end of 60-month period. Offer includes loan savings of $900/$0. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. Cash purchase price for 2013 Optima Hybrid Base (OP74AD)/2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551D) is $23,972/$19,242 and includes a cash savings of $5,600/$3,775, an ECO-CREDIT of $1,000/$0 and an upgrade bonus of $1,000/$750 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers). Retailer may sell for less. ¥Upgrade Bonus of $500/$1,000/$1,000/$750 is available on all cash, finance and lease offers of new 2013 Rio4 LX MT (RO541D)/2013 Optima Hybrid Base (OP74AD)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551D) from a participating dealer between September 20-30, 2013, and is deducted from the selling price before taxes. Customers will receive a cheque in the amount of $500-$1,000 (excluding taxes) or can apply it to the selling/lease price before taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Rio4 SX with Navigation AT (RO749D)/2013 Optima Hybrid Premium (OP74BC)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D) is $23,450/$37,550/$32,195/$39,145. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Rio4 1.6L GDI 4-cyl (M/T)/2013 Optima Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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The South Downtown Waterfront Committee invites you to drop by

HA R BOU R FAI R Saturday, October 5 1 pm to 4 pm Front Street (across from Port Place Mall)

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Meet your harbour neighbours! Find out what their long-term plans are for the future. Check out displays, a site tour, a prize draw & MORE! Come and share YOUR vision for the future of this important waterfront location. For more info. on this initiative, visit

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New Nissan Rogue debuts

CROSSOVER to go on sale by year’s end.

Nissan has announced the allnew 2014 Nissan Rogue compact utility vehicle, the company’s best-selling model in Canada, will go on sale in December. The European version, called the Nissan X-Trail, made its world debut during a press conference at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As a high-volume global growth product built on the new jointly developed Nissan/Renault common module family platform architecture, it is projected to be available in 190 countries around the world. The 2014 Rogue’s new exterior design provides a premium, high-quality look and feel with available LED headlights, standard LED signature daytime running lights, heated outside

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Rogue, the best-selling vehicle in Nissan’s Canadian lineup, shows off its 2014 redesign at the Frankfurt Motor Show. (It is known as the X-Trail in Europe.)

mirrors with integrated turn signals and rear spoiler. Also available are a power panoramic moonroof and a power rear liftgate. For the first time, Rogue will of fer optional three-row/ seven-passenger seating, thanks to its improved interior packaging efficiency. Among the many interior highlights

a re t h e i n n o v a tive, class-exclusive divide-and-hide cargo system providing 18 adjustable variations (two-row models) between the cargo and occupant areas. Every 2014 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a 2.5-litre fourcylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower. Also standard are an advanced Xtronic

Proposed “INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2013 NO. 7176”

continuously variable transmission), vehicle dynamic control, and four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system and a choice of an intuitive all-wheel drive system or frontwheel drive. Fuel economy is significantly improved over the 2013 model with details to be announced at a later date. The 2014 Nissan Rogue will be offered in three models, S, SV and SL, and will be assembled in Tennessee.

October 13 – December 15, 2004 VANCOUVER ISLAND – LOWER MAINLAND October 13 – December 15, 2004 Ferry schedules are subject to change without notice.

VANCOUVER ISLAND – LOWER MAINLAND NANAIMO NANAIMO (DEPARTURE BAY)The Council of the City of Nanaimo hereby gives notice, in accordance HORSESHOE BAY (DUKE POINT) to with Section 59 of the Community Charter, of an opportunity for citizens Ferry schedules are subject to change Leave Departure Bay without notice. TSAWWASSEN and businesses to make representation to Council with respect to the 7:00 pm 12:30 pm 6:30 am Sept. Oct. 9:00 pm 3:00 pm14, 2013 8:30 am 3 to proposed “INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2013 NO. 5:00 pm 10:30 am Leaving Tsawwassen NANAIMOLeave (DEPARTURE BAY)7176”. Horseshoe Bay 5:15 am 3:15 pm HORSESHOE BAY Leave Departure 12:45 pm 10:45Bay pm 1

The purpose of this Bylaw is to create one business licence fee for qualified mobile businesses doing business in one or more participating municipality; thereby eliminating the need for businesses to purchase separate business licences for each municipality in which they operate.

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required to have a Nanaimo Business Licence; currently, if the contractor wished to do business in Parksville or Qualicum, the contractor would need to also purchase business licences in each of these municipalities. Under the proposed bylaw, a business would still purchase a Nanaimo Business Licence, but would only have to purchase one additional licence at a cost of $150.00 which would licence a business to also do work in all participating municipalities.

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The proposed bylaw is scheduled to proceed to Council for their consideration at their Regular Meeting to be held at the Shaw Auditorium (Council Chambers) at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Monday, 2013-OCT-07, at 7:00 p.m.

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Delegations requesting permission to speak to “INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2013 NO. 7176” at the 2013-OCT-07 Council Meeting are required to submit a written request to the Legislative Services Department by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, 2013-OCT-02. Applications to appear as a Delegation can be found on the City’s Website at www.nanaimo.ca. The proposed bylaw, in its entirety, can be found on the City’s website (www.nanaimo.ca) and is available for viewing in person at the Service and Resource Centre (SARC) Development Counter located at 411 Dunsmuir Street. For more information about the proposed “INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 2013 NO. 7176” please contact Nelda Richardson, Manager Development Support Services & Business Licencing (250) 755-4448

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Irv Gordon of Long Island, N.Y. is shown with the Volvo P1800 in which he has driven some three million miles (4,830,000 kilometres).

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breaking achievement. “It’s not about getting to the three million miles; it’s about the trips that got me to the three million miles,” Gordon said. “I never had a goal to get to one million, to two million. I just enjoyed driving and experiencing life through my Volvo.” With a 200-kilometre round-trip daily commute, a fanatical dedication to vehicle maintenance and a passion for driving, Gordon logged 800,000 kilometres in 10 years. In 1987, he celebrated his onemillionth mile driving a loop around the Tavern on the Green in Central Park.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Thursday, September 26, 2013

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Beefs & bouquets BOUQUET To Sandi, Carol and Maureen for all the work done to make our 50th high school reunion an unforgettable event. BEEF To the rude customers who verbally abuse their cashiers at grocery stores. What makes you so superior to the girl working 30 hours a week while still in high school? BOUQUET To the construction of the new library on Hammond Bay Road. Hopefully this bouquet does not turn into compost if there is only one entrance and one exit. BEEF To a restoration company that has a housecleaning business on the side. Accepting $100 cash in July for cleaning to be done supposedly in September from a client who is cognitively challenged, while involved in his restoration, is unethical. BOUQUET To Larry, our good friend, for the wonderful prank you played on Dave and I. You deserve a hole-in-one for your efforts. BEEF To the rude person in the coffee shop. An elderly lady nicely asked which line she was in. The person pointed to the pickup line and said, “If I was in that line I’d be standing there.” The person needs the line for manners. BOUQUET To the writer of the beef about the abusive man in the restaurant: thank you. I said a prayer for his wife and then I went upstairs and kissed my own. BEEF To the stunned parents who bring their small children to the big dog park at Beban. Double beef to the parents who allow their children to stand on top of the tunnel or play in it. There are many other more suitable places to take your children to play. BOUQUET To Island Overhead Door. Elaine and her group were so amazing and helpful. Had a problem once again with a product and called them – was amazed at the service provided. You are professional and caring.

BEEF The neighbour’s unit flooded out my cognitively challenged brother’s condo. The restoration company assigned, assured us his unit would be restored – not a patched ceiling, unprofessional painting, a patched backsplash, and mismatched paint colours. BOUQUET Our daughter-in-law’s dog and her landlord’s dog got out of their gated yard in Harewood, and managed to get to Tenth Street from Seventh Street unharmed. A most caring, kind lady let them in her van while inquiring and hoping to find anyone who might know of their owner – she located their owner and saw them safely returned. BEEF To the woman who was judging me for helping a couple in need with a few bucks so they could get something to eat. It’s my money and my choice to help. It’s people like you who don’t make this world a better place. BOUQUET To Jenna at Breze Salon for making my very first manicure so wonderful. I felt so comfortable with you, like I’ve known you all my life. BEEF To the person beefing about the teenage boys in the bright matching pants. Does this really have that negative of an impact on your day? Let’s show good examples and not make fun of people’s clothing. BOUQUET To United Carpet Nanaimo staff for professional, positive assistance in choosing new flooring for a restoration at a Harwell Place unit, in a difficult situation. The installer was meticulous. He took pride in his work. The results showed it. BEEF To parents for taking risks by running amber lights. It shows potential young people how not to drive defensively. Just slow down and try not to show off such poor driving ‘skills.’

find the best options to fit our needs and leaving us a thoughtful gift when we came in to sign more papers the next day.

BEEF To the police officer at the Bruce Avenue and Seventh Street intersection on her cell phone and in a school zone. BOUQUET To the person who used his precious time to hand in my car keys I left at Brooks Landing RBC ATM. Also searching out the car the keys belonged to and leaving a note on my window telling me he handed the keys in. BEEF To the garbage men picking up garbage Sept. 18 on Hammond Bay Road who left my bin half full of two-week-old garbage. BOUQUET To the gentleman who walks Rutherford Road picking up litter. Very community minded. BOUQUET To Darren at the City of Nanaimo. No matter what job you’re doing, you always give 100 per cent.

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BOUQUET To the Save-On-Foods employees at Terminal Park – Aaron and Kyle – who helped an elderly man who could barely walk with his grocery shopping. Customer service at its best.

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BOUQUET To Snuneymuxw First Nation and other citizens. City council’s arrogance united the best elements to defend the park and stop Colliery dam destruction.

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BEEF To the panhandler outside the supermarket. How arrogant of you to think your moderate skill on the ukelele, of all things, is worth my tossing you some of my hard-earned cents.

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BOUQUET To our co-run directors Michelle Tonn and Shelley McKenna of the CIBC Run for the Cure committee. They work tirelessly to encourage and support our small but mighty committee.

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BEEF To the hairless cats with rotten teeth. What lousy pitchmen for the SPCA.

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BOUQUET To the nice City of Nanaimo worker who picked up my son’s hat on Departure Bay Road.

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BOUQUET To Charlotte at Coast Capital who helped our new company start up a business account. Thank you for helping us

BEEF To rude customers who take out their bad day on their servers. Restaurant workers are paid minimum wage and try their best to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.

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