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November 17, 2012 edition of the Nanaimo News BulletinTRANSCRIPT
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Barsby wins
Army needed Nanaimo Sally Ann kicks off annual kettle campaign.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012 www.nanaimobulletin.com VOL. 24, NO. 87
From left, Terri Parker, Adrian Parker,
Courtney Wylie and Jeff Solomon are
some of the Harewood residents who
want further discussion with the city
on its plans to remove two dams at
Colliery Dam Park. The group has orga-
nized a public meeting Tuesday (Nov.
20) at 7 p.m. at John Barsby Second-
ary School to try to get city officials to
consider alternatives.
TOBY GORMAN/THE NEWS BULLETIN
BY TOBY GORMANTHE NEWS BULLETIN
Citizens are rallying to try to persuade Nanaimo city council to reverse
its decision to remove two dams in Colliery Dam Park that have provided resi-dents with recreational opportunities for decades.
In late October, the city revealed that studies per-formed by the provincial Dam Safety Branch over the past two years sug-gested that, in the event of an earthquake or extreme rainfall, the dams could fail, causing water from two lakes to rush into parts of Harewood.
Both dams are 100 years old and, according to city officials, at the end of
their useful life. They were installed by
the Western Fuel Company for the purpose of storing water for washing coal at Nanaimo’s waterfront in 1910.
But removing the dams will result in the popu-lar lakes being drained, taking away swimming and fishing opportunities enjoyed by thousands of people annually.
Jeff Solomon, organizer of a public meeting taking place Nov. 20 in the gym-nasium at John Barsby Secondary School at 7 p.m., said the safety fac-tor is understood, but isn’t convinced all options were explored to keep Colliery Dam Park in its present state.
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Citizens trying to persuade city council to back down from plan to remove two dams at a Harewood park
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BY NIOMI PEARSONTHE NEWS BULLETIN
A small army of volunteers is needed for the Nanaimo Sally Ann’sannual Christmas Kettle campaign, which officially kicks off Tuesday(Nov. 20), with a luncheon.
Last year’s campaign was assisted by approximately 900 bell-ringing and carol-singing volunteers, saidenvoy Dawne Anderson, SalvationArmy fundraising coordinator.
“That’s including sports groups,companies, businesses, schools and individuals, and we’re hoping thatthey all come back on board as well as many others,” she said.
There are four time slots each day at 25 different locations, ranging from North Nanaimo to Ladysmith,adding up to 100 shifts a day to fill between Nov. 22 to Dec. 24. This year, there are two new kettle locations(Country Grocer at Bowen Road andthe Woodgrove Food Court) and the organization is considering putting a few manned kettles out on Boxing Day.
“That’s a lot of hours to man thekettles,” Anderson said.
The fundraising goal for this year is set at $400,000. Last year’s kettleand mail-in donations combinedfell just short of that amount with the kettle campaign alone raising $203,000.
“That’s an amazing amount on the kettles, it was so exciting,” Ander-son said.
The Christmas kettle campaign isthe Salvation Army’s largest fund-raiser of the year.
“All the money we raise in thekettle campaign helps support our community services work, with our New Hope centre, the emergencyshelter, food hampers, meal pro-gram and our shelter downtown,”Anderson said.
The Salvation Army handed out 2,300 Christmas hampers to local
families last year and expects the number to grow in 2012.
“The need is increasing in thecommunity,” Anderson said.
For those with a bit of spring in their step, the Salvation Army,in partnership with the Running Room, is also holding the SantaShuffle fun run and elf walk on Dec. 1, as part of their seasonal fundrais-ing efforts.
The cost to register is $30 for
adults, and $20 for youths 12 andunder. Families of six or less canregister together for $85.
For more information, please visitwww.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=8385.
To inquire about volunteering forthe Christmas kettle campaign, orfor luncheon tickets, call 250-740-1004 or e-mail [email protected].
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NIOMI PEARSON/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Nanaimo Salvation Army envoy and fundraising coordinator Dawne Anderson and volunteer Gary Hay prep the Salvation
Army kettles and drop boxes for the organization’s annual Christmas kettle campaign, which kicks off with a luncheon
Tuesday (Nov. 20).
Power outage after crash
Nearly 1,800 homesand businesses inNanaimo’s DepartureBay area were left without power for more than eight hours after a suspected drunk driver smashed his pickup truck into a power poleThursday.
The power outagehappened at about 9p.m. in the 3100 block of Departure Bay Road when a 37-year-old Nanaimo man crashed his Dodge pickup truck into a power pole, snapping off the pole.
The driver was takento Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for examination, but had no known injuries, said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RMCPspokesman.
The driver was givenan immediate 90-day roadside prohibition from driving and police impounded his vehicle for 30 days.
“Alcohol was involved,” O’Brien said.
Power was finally restored to the areaFriday at 5:15 a.m.
city sceneInbrief Small army needed for fundraising effort
IKETTLE CAMPAIGNsupports Sally Ann’scommunity services.
Support staff serves 72-hour strike notice to university
Library closesbook dropoff
External book drops located at theVancouver Island Regional Library administration buildingon Hammond Bay Road will be closed Friday (Nov. 23).
The closure is due to the upcomingconstruction of the new Nanaimo North Library.
Library customers can return materials tothe Wellington branch,at 3032 Barons Rd., or to the Harbourfront branch, at 90Commercial St.
For more information,please call 1-877-415-8475.
BY JENN McGARRIGLETHE NEWS BULLETIN
Strike action could shut down Vancouver IslandUniversity next week.
The university’s supportstaff will join workers atseveral other institutions in an all-campus walkoutTuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 20-21) if no progressis made at the bargain-ing table by then, said Ian McLean, B.C. colleges coor-dinator for the Canadian
Union of Public Employ-ees.
“The institution, as far aswe are concerned, would be closed,” he said. “We’re hopeful that government will be able to come up and at least make an offer to us.We don’t want to disrupt the students any more thanthe students want disrup-tion.”
Nearly 300 CUPE workers at VIU, including food ser-vices, clerical and mainte-nance workers, have been
without a contract for more than two years.
On Oct. 30, the univer-sity’s support staff voted86 per cent in favour of job action and days later, the two parties agreed to bring in a private mediator toassist in the collective bar-gaining process.
If the VIU workers end up on strike, it would be the second time in recent years that classes are dis-rupted – a month-long fac-ulty association strike shut
down the university in the spring of 2011.
Dan Hurley, VIU spokes-man, said the universitywill continue to work with the union to resolve thematter and he did not knowby press time Friday whatthe impacts for studentswould be.
McLean said support staff at four other institu-tions – Camosun College,North Island College, Col-lege of the Rockies and College of New Caledonia –
will also set up picket linesTuesday if no progress ismade over the weekend or Monday.
He said the stumblingblock is the province, notemployers, and the unionbelieves that if VIU had the authority to sign off on anagreement with workers,it would be a done deal bynow.
For updates on the situ-ation, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com.
◆ From /1“This park is part of
the fabric of the city,it adds unbelievablevalue to our city,” saidSolomon.
“This park, in its present form, is ahuge reason whypeople have chosen to live here. If you take it away, there will be agaping wound where the park used to be.”
Solomon said hedoesn’t buy the city’s
estimates that it will cost $20 million to $30million to restore the dams to current code, adding that the pro-jected $7-million costto remove the dams isalso a waste of taxpay-ers’ money.
“OK, the city wantsto mitigate liability,fine,” he said. “But we don’t know whatwill happen during a big earthquake. Mostof the buildings in
this city aren’t up tocurrent codes. For all we know half of Nanaimo will fall intothe ocean. I just don’tsee taking away some-thing so many people love as the right deci-sion.”
The city heard simi-lar discontent by residents at two open houses it hosted onNov. 5 and Nov. 8.
Nanaimo resident Geraldine Collins said
she is angry at the city’s approach, how it came to the decisionand how it presented the information to the public.
She cites a lack of community consulta-tion, no environmen-tal studies, and no consideration for his-torical significance.
“Why is the city council so quick to destroy a jewel in Nanaimo’s crown?”she asked in an openletter to council. “Theobvious answer is toabrogate their legalliabilities. It has noth-ing to do with the needs of the commu-nity, the wildlife or anyof the other intrinsic values. It has noth-ing to do with a well thought out solution. Yes, something must
be done to assuage theB.C. Dam Safety regu-lations, but why next summer?”
City council dis-cussed the issue ofremoving the dams in camera, revealing its decision at an opencouncil meeting inlate October.
Local officials were told by the province to establish a plan to mit-igate the risk by the end of this month.
Solomon said he hasno idea how many people will show up to the public meeting Nov. 20, but all are welcome.
“If only a few people show up then I guesswe’ll have our answer,that most people aren’t as concerned about itas I am,” he said. “But I feel we owe it to thepark to at least try.”
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BY TOBY GORMANTHE NEWS BULLETIN
The Pacific SalmonFoundation is hosting its 10th annual gala dinner in Nanaimo later this month and thanks to the pro-ceeds of those eve-nings, which havebecome a must-attend event in the HarbourCity, salmon-related projects are gaining momentum.
Completed projects, like Bowen Park’s salmon side channel and salmon re-intro-duction to Beck Creek,Cat Creek and ChaseRiver, have been suc-cessful.
Current projects, such as re-establish-ing a salmon run in Departure Creek, ben-efitted from proceedsgenerated by the eve-ning – the event raises about $40,000 – and future projects willcontinue to improve salmon runs, habitat and knowledge about them.
Proceeds from this year’s dinner will helpestablish an educa-tional science centre in Bowen Park, introducepinks to the channel between Neck Point and Pipers Lagoon Park, and enhance various water stor-age projects to ensure
local streams and riv-ers have adequateflow during the dry months.
In 2011, Nanaimoarea salmon projects from Duncan to FannyBay received $22,000 infunding raised partly from the foundation’s annual dinner.
“It’s a great way for all of the people andgroups involved in these projects to cel-ebrate their accom-plishments and con-tinue the momentumby supporting thisfundraising event,” said Mel Sheng, dinner organizer and quarter-back for many salmonenhancement projectsin the area.
Sheng also noted thatthe inaugural pinksalmon fishing derby, held in September andsupported with $10,000worth of prizes from Alberni Outpost, wasalso a success.
“All of the moneythey made went back
to the Nanaimo Fish Hatchery’s pink pro-gram, and we hope to do it again next year,” said Sheng.
Partners involved in many of the proj-ects being completeda r o u n d N a n a i m o include the Island Fly-fishers; British Colum-bia Conservation Foun-dation; Island CorridorFoundation; Nanaimo and Area Land Trust; Department of Fish-eries and Oceans; the City of Nanaimo; and Vancouver Island Uni-versity.
Jean-Michel Hans-sens of the Harbour City River Stewardssays the funding pro-vided through the PSF
is important to keep projects flowing.
“Funding is critical, particularly for theseprojects in small com-munity creeks thatare very important. We’ve done quite a bitin this region lately ...and it’s very reward-ing when you go down to the creek and there is a coho that wouldn’thave been there beforelooking at you.”
This year’s gala isNov. 24, beginning at5 p.m. at Beban Park.Tickets are $60 each and can be purchasedat Gone Fishin’ andWholesale Sports Out-door Outfitters.
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For more details,please visit the PacificSalmon Foundation’s website at www.psf.ca.
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High speed handiworkColson Newton, 9, proves he’s definitely not all thumbs as his cup-stacking
competition prowess is caught in the camera’s strobe light while classmate
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BY TOBY GORMANTHE NEWS BULLETIN
British Columbia is in a position to become economically prosper-ous thanks in part to
a shifting global econ-omy.
But before it can cap-italize on its potential, a deep-seated conversa-tion needs to take place that provides a unified
direction for all British Columbians, says Greg D’Avignon, president and CEO of the Busi-ness Council of B.C.
D’Avignon was inNanaimo Wednesdayto begin that discus-sion with members ofthe Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Com-merce, part of a multi-city B.C. tour by the
BCBC and B.C. Cham-ber of Commerce designed to gener-ate ideas on how to improve shared pros-perity in the province and restore a strongerconnectivity betweeneconomic development and personal, family-driven prosperity that builds a stronger soci-ety.
“Polarization gets in the way of full poten-tial of British Colum-bia,” D’Avignon told the News Bulletin. “Wehave a polarized repu-tation here, yes or no,
right or wrong, northor south, Island versusmainland, union ver-sus management, pick your paradigm. Thereare many things we do well here but because of this polarization we are starting to fallback.”
With global economicdominance shifting from Europe and theU.S. to Asia – in the next seven years Asia will be home to half of the world’s economy – B.C. is in a strong posi-tion with its resourcesand energy sources to
provide that emerging market with what itneeds.
In an effort to bring B.C.’s economic oppor-tunities forward and to re-think how the prov-ince considers impor-tant decisions aboutthe future, the Busi-ness Council of B.C.and B.C. Chamber of Commerce are launch-ing the B.C. Agenda for Shared Prosperity to generate new ideas to secure a better future for all B.C. residents.
“The opportunity for developing shared prosperity has oftenbeen positioned as a contradiction or a zero sum game of confron-tation in B.C.,” said John Winter, president of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. “Busi-ness needs to recon-nect with British Columbians and B.C.communities to rein-force the link betweeneconomic prosperityand the prosperity of one’s family if we are to support and sustaina quality of life most British Columbiansenvision for genera-tions to come.”
Despite its potential,B.C. is beginning toslip backwards eco-nomically comparedto other parts of thecountry. D’Avignonsaid Nanaimo, Victo-ria and Vancouver allrank fairly low on thenational list for aver-age salaries, expensivehousing stretches fam-ily budgets, and B.C.has the highest per-sonal debt in the coun-try. The end result, hesaid, is many BritishColumbians feel likethey’re falling behind.
“It starts to get dif-ficult for families inthe $30,000 to $100,000bracket and peoplefeel more isolated,disenfranchised anddisconnected,” saidD ’ Av i g n o n . “A n drightly so, so they’resaying ‘what’s in itfor me to support thisstuff ?’ The businesscommunity needs to domore to explain when anew natural gas plantgoes in, or when a newmine opens or whennew construction takesplace. That actuallycreates the prosperitythat enables people tohave the kind of life-style that they want.”
That philosophicalchasm adds up to about$4 billion in untappedpotential, money thatcan be used to fundschools and hospitals.
By initiating the B.C.Agenda for SharedProsperity, both Win-ter and D’Avignon saythey hope a respect-able conversation cantake place to create aroadmap for B.C. to putitself in the driver’sseat when opportuni-ties arise.
“It’s about unlock-ing B.C’s potential.We’re at a fork in theroad, people are feel-ing strained, they can’tgive any more but theywant more and needmore,” said D’Avignon.“We need to create afuture of confidencefor people in BritishColumbia.”
The initiative will beinformed by an advi-sory council made upof civic-minded B.C.residents and willinclude a series ofregional workshopsthis fall with furtherevents and a mid-term report plannedthrough March.
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Toy tossAmber Cronk, Woodgrove Centre administrative assistant, passes some puffy
pals up to Carolyn Iles, publicity director for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, which
kicked off Thursday with a ceremony that included dropping the drive’s first
donations in the shopping centre’s big toy chest.
BY TOBY GORMANTHE NEWS BULLETIN
For more than 30 years Nanaimo’s Haven Soci-ety has helped women and children who havebeen victims of domestic violence find a betterlife through programs, services and advocacy.
Now the society is reaching out to men and school-aged boys in an effort to address the problem of violence with those who practise it,or those who are vulnerable to becoming vio-lent.
To help launch Haven’s inclusion of men inits programming, the society is hosting Jack-son Katz, a world-renowned educator, film-maker and cultural theorist on masculinity andgender violence.
According to Tracy Myers, coordinator ofprograms for children and youth at Haven Soci-ety, Katz is responsible for much of the mate-rial used by Haven Society to educate peopleabout domestic violence, the pressures boysand young men face through culture to becomestrong and dominant, the resulting violence and how to halt the cycle.
Haven Society is hosting Katz Nov. 26-27. OnNov. 26, Katz will give a free multi-media pre-sentation titled The Macho Paradox – Why SomeMen Hurt Women and How All Men Can Helpfrom 7:30-9 p.m. at the Coast Bastion Inn. Allmembers of the community are welcome.
Nov. 27 will include a men’s leadership break-fast and a prevention and social training work-shop (tickets available until Thursday (Nov. 22)by going to www.havensociety.com or by calling 250-756-2452, ext. 224).
“When it comes to domestic violence in ourcommunity we want to include men in thesolution,” said Myers. “We use Jackson Katz’s material because we have yet to find any other material that is as powerful or engaging, espe-cially when it comes to involving bystanders,or people who aren’t involved directly in the violence.”
Katz is also behind the B.C. Lions’ Be MoreThan a Bystander campaign.
Haven Society is in the process of enteringlocal classrooms through its Violence is Pre-ventable program, where male volunteersspeak to youth about violence in the home andin their relationships. In addition, Haven willalso be running a program called Men ChooseRespect through its Oceanside office, aimed atmen who use violence in their relationships, aswell as establishing a leadership team of mento act as advisors to help Haven reach men whomight benefit from the programs.
“Unless we’re working upstream we’re justgoing to keep picking up the pieces down-stream,” said Myers.
Katz’s latest film, Tough Guise, addresses themessaging boys are getting in today’s worldabout becoming men through cultural pres-sures and media.
“Boys and young men learn early on thatbeing a so-called real man means you have totake on this tough guise, in other words youhave to show the world only certain parts ofyourself that the dominant culture has definedas manly,” said Katz in a YouTube promotionof the movie.
Katz has a group of young men express quali-ties they feel best describe what a man shouldbe.
Those descriptions include physical, aggres-sive, tough, athletic, powerful independent,intimidating, strong and rugged.
“If you’re a boy there is a lot of pressure onyou to conform, to put on the act and to be oneof the guys,” said Katz, who blames media forportraying violent masculinity as a culturalnorm.
Myers said the goal of the presentations is togenerate male allies in the community to speakout and act against domestic violence, as wellas offer alternatives to definitions of manlinesspresented by media and culture.
Society aims to include men in domestic violence solution
City sells land near social housing site to Nanaimo developer A portion of land once part of a
controversial supportive housing site has been sold by the city toa Nanaimo-based developer, butwill have to withstand a rezon-ing process before it can be final-ized.
A .5-hectare parcel of land at1621 Dufferin Cres. was sold toR.W. Wall Ltd. for slightly more than $1 million Sept. 14.
If rezoning is successful – the property is currently zoned resi-dential – R.W. Wall proposes tobuild medical office space.
The adjacent parcel of land at1597 Boundary Cres. will remainthe site for a 35-unit supportedapartment building that willhouse the homeless. It is being developed by non-profit organiza-tions including Nanaimo Afford-
able Housing Society, ColumbianCentre Society and Haven Soci-ety.
Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said public feedback helped thecity determine the best use forthe sold site.
“This council believes that it is important to successfullyintegrate social housing into thefabric of our community, and the
commercial development pro-posed by R.W. Wall Ltd. ... willfurther that objective,” he said.
The medical office building will be at the front of the site, facingon to Dufferin Crescent, while the supported housing facilitywill be situated behind it.
The sale of the land remainssubject to successful rezoning that will see the land rezoned
from medium density residen-tial to hospital urban node. Apublic hearing on the rezoningis anticipated for January whilein March, the construction ofsidewalks and road upgrades toDufferin and Boundary crescentswill take place, according to a release from the city.
Construction is expected to begin next summer.
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The issue surrounding the removal of two dams at Colliery Dam Park is justone more instance where Nanaimo’s city council has taken a submissive approach to the demands of senior levels of government.
A provincial assessment declared the two dams unsafe in the event of an earthquake or extreme rainfall, and, underthe Water Act, the city would be held libel should any damage result in a breach of either dam.
But council’s quick decision to remove the dams and drain the lakes was made without public consultation, and options that could have been pursued were not.
Submitting to senior level government demands and timelines is becoming a familiar pattern with this council.
It was told to build a $72-million water treatment plant and like a good servantdid not question authority. This council has not yet advocated for Nanaimo citizens onthe proposed idea to lease the NanaimoBoat-Basin to private interests, and it hasn’t stepped up to the plate to assurecitizens that it will do what it can to protect parks like Pioneer Forest and Linley Valley from development. Now another park, Colliery Dam Park, will soon be affected by council’s apparent lack of interest in itscitizens’ concerns.
And remember the low-barrier housing issue? The province’s Treasury Board hungcity council out to dry.
What’s more, it’s beginning to get expensive with each demand by the province or federal government. It will costabout $7 million to remove the dams, allof it paid for by Nanaimo residents, andthe cost of the water treatment plant falls largely on Nanaimo taxpayers.
There are social costs as well. Colliery Dam Park is a much-loved jewel in the south end, as much as the boat basin is toall Nanaimo residents or Pioneer Park is tonorth enders.
Council has done a poor job advocating for its citizens, and the casualties arebeginning to add up.
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The Christmas season came rocketing in like a GT snowracer on an icy hill this week.
Usually, it trickles in, with a fewplaces starting Christmas music and others slowly putting up decorations. But this year peopleseemed somewhat respectful of Remembrance Day, keeping the wrapping paper and shiny bits out of sight until Nov.12. Some stores evenpulled Christmas musicafter complaints.
But it’s impossible to deny that the seasonis upon us, especiallyas those of us at theNews Bulletin kick offour annual Pennies forPresents campaign.
I say often enough – to the point of cliché,even – that the soundof Christmas here atthe office is that of pennies cas-cading into jars.
I took over Pennies for Presents when I started as a junior report-er here almost nine years ago,writing stories about the various people, clubs and groups whogathered coins to donate to theannual drive.
Teachers at Nanaimo DistrictSecondary School would cheat by gathering donations all yearto win the school’s annual class-room competition to collect the most pennies. The students raised so much one year the weightbroke the frame on our assistanteditor’s truck.
But it’s all for a good cause.
Some stories were funny, and others made your heart well with emotion.
Like the late fellow who col-lected pennies every year from his community living neighbours.Most of the people who gavedonations to him were literallycounting every penny to get by,yet they still managed to collect a
sizable donation everyyear.
When he died, he leftwhat money he had left to our campaign thatyear.
I’ve handed the campaign over to JennMcGarrigle, who will write stories and co-ordinate drop-off loca-tions, volunteers to roll the pennies and even-tually give cheques to our three charities.
One of those charities is the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, whichkicked off its own campaign on Thursday.
It’s one of the charities I person-ally support, and I’m picky about my charitable donations. It’slocal, so I know that anything Igive will help a family in my com-munity, and it has low adminis-tration costs, which means more of what I give goes directly to the people who need it.
As an aside, when considering donations to any charity, be sure to look up the percentage of dona-tions which support administra-tion. It might surprise you.
Some might complain that the
toy drive simply perpetuates thecommercialization of Christmas. I don’t – gifts at Christmas arepart of our cultural fabric. Asadults, we can choose to opt out of that part of society, but to force children to do that is rather mean.
Receiving a gift on Christmasthat they can take to school toshow to friends can do wonders for a child’s self-esteem; make them feel part of this big celebra-tion in which we all participate.
If they want to opt out whenthey’re older, that’s fine, too. Butright now, let them be kids.
I don’t practise religion, and neither does the rest of my fam-ily, so our traditions are drawn more from pop culture than dogma.
We buy a real tree from aservice club, which means itsometimes looks a little CharlieBrownish. No matter – we fill inthe holes with lights and shiny things.
We eat – chocolate, butter tartsand shortbread, plus the great turkey feast; we watch hockey– especially the world junior hockey championships; and we gather as a family, never missing my aunt’s annual Christmas Eveparty.
Travelling in B.C. is always achallenge, never more so than inthe winter. So I’ll be looking heav-en-ward for skies clear enough tofly this December so that I can behome for Christmas.
As an adult, that’s my best [email protected]
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To the Editor,Re: Every day items often over-
looked in food donations, Letters, Nov. 13.
Does Catherine Melnyk realizethat neither grocery stores northe general public have to donate anything, that they are doing this out of the kindness of their hearts?
The people donating get their money from somewhere, most likely they are fortunate enough to have jobs and are able to give. Grocery stores are businesses out to make a profit and are notcharitable organizations.
I can only imagine how diffi-cult it is to be in a position wherebasic items are hard to obtain on a very limited budget. This isnot to say they are all the same, but I wonder why we even botherwhen I see some on assistance able to still get their smokes, of all kinds, and their booze then complain that they don’t haveenough for food.
I worked for many years in the
public service and was fortunate enough to retire with a pensionthat I earned.
People in my position still have to live, provide shelter and food for ourselves as well as pay taxes to help those less fortunate, which I have been doing for 30 years since coming to Canada.
The donations made up by the grocery stores are not for a spe-cific person and I’m sure the cost is more than the donations from the public.
Remember, they don’t have todo this nor do we have to donateanything.
I understand that not all a per-son requires is in the donatedbags, but a little appreciationwould not go amiss. I’m not say-ing Melynk is not a responsible person, but a little gratitudefor what she does get should beshown.
Times are difficult for a lot of people, even those not on assis-tance.
Fred CarsonNanaimo
Conspiracy theories plentiful in society
To the Editor,Re: Smart meter manipulation
happens, B.C. Views, Nov. 8.Another great column on smart
meters from Tom Fletcher. Here’s one he might like from a
new book The Psychopath Test bytJon Ronson. Within the Truthers conspiracy crowd ( 9-11 was an inside job, etc.), there is an evenmore lunatic fringe headed by someone called David Shayler.
These are the ‘no plane’ guys,who say the strike was by gov-ernment missiles disguised withholograms.
Nick KellyNanaimo
Council owes citizens its take on boat basin
To the Editor,It is unclear that city council
has been duly and fully informedof the ramifications of the pro-posed Nanaimo Boat Basin lease.
Given there is both a cityappointee on the Nanaimo Port Authority and a port/city liaisoncommittee, it is curious, and long overdue for them to fully report(if necessary “in camera”, at least with regard to the confiden-tial legal aspects) to council so that it can publicly advise wheth-er the proposal, in general, is in the best interests of the citizens and taxpayers of Nanaimo.
And, without breaching thenecessary and real (as opposed to
merely inconvenient) confiden-tial aspects, publicly verify thatProtection Islanders and other citizens are not unduly or detri-mentally affected.
Council is obligated to rep-resent the best interests of its citizens and taxpayers. It can, and must, do so without breach-ing its relationship with the port authority. There well may beconfidential aspects but they donot impede council’s ability or obligation to report publicly on the overall risks and benefits.
Let’s not forget that the port authority is the trustee of publicassets, not privately owned ones.It too is obligated to act in thepublic’s interest and do so clearly and candidly.
One wonders why a full call for proposals is not the courseof action. There may be better options available.
Unless one asks, one doesn’tknow.
Gary KorpanNanaimo
To the Editor,Re: City plans to remove two century-old
dams, Nov. 1.After reading the Seismic Hazard
Assessment Study by EBA Engineers (2010) and the Chase River Dam Breach Flood Inundation Study by AssociatedEngineering (2012), there seems to bea lot of incongruities to what we havebeen told by city representatives regard-ing options for the Colliery Dam Park lakes.
This has been a frustrating process. Initially we were told that the reasonthey decided on destroying the dams wasthe difference in cost to upgrade versusremoving. Then it changed to upgrading and replacing weren’t an option (couldn’tbe done). I was told by city staff at the open house Nov. 5 they didn’t know if there was bedrock and if there was,whether it is fragmented.
So, because this is definitely not my field of study, and there has been no open and inclusive consultation with elected officials and city staff, this iswhat I have pieced together based on the studies available on the city website.
In 2010 the seismic study indicated that there was serious concerns regarding the safety of the dams and three optionswere presented: 1. Remove dams; 2.Upgrade (with the need to inspect should
there be an earthquake); and 3. Replace. Then the Chase River Flood study was
conducted and published this September. It broke down in some detail regarding a potential earthquake or extreme floodsituation with what is known or not
known about the inner construction ofthe dams. It also detailed the worst sce-nario if such an event were to happen if nothing is done.
Again, the options were listed, stating removal of the dams was less costly and
would completely remove all risk. It alsostated the second option might want to be explored considering social and envi-ronmental considerations. This last sen-tence is not being acknowledged by citycouncil and staff. This is the piece that is being missed and we need to be included in the discussion, not told misinforma-tion.
From the findings of the study it is important to look after it. We all want tomake sure that the people living down-stream can go to bed at night feeling thatthey are safe. It states very clearly in thestudy this can be accomplished with an upgrade.
Cost is relative. We all know how ridic-ulous the costs for the Vancouver IslandConference Centre were/are, and who uses the cruise ship terminal? CollieryDam Park serves our community and our citizens so much more than many other costly city projects.
We are holding a public meeting toinsist that city council include us in the decision making and that they stick to what is in the study. It will be held Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in the John BarsbySecondary School multipurpose room.For more information please e-mail [email protected].
Roblyn HunterNanaimo
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Dam’s social importance not being considered
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The cost to save Colliery Dam Park’s lakes is nothing compared to the money wasted by city
council on projects such as the Vancouver Island Conference Centre and cruise ship terminal,
says letter writer.
A little gratitude for food donations would go a long wayA
BY MARILYN ASSAFRandy Cooper worked
as a carpenter until a workplace accident in June 2011 changed every-thing.
“A saw kicked back and cut off most of my leftthumb,” he said. “Now I have difficulty operating power tools.”
That’s why Cooperis launching a career change. Instead of work-ing with wood, he’ll assist seniors.
He is one of 32 studentsenrolled in VancouverIsland University’sHealth Care Assistant program. Seven weeks into the program, he couldn’t be happier.
“It’s been 23 years sinceI’ve attended school,” said the father of two. “I find it intellectually stim-ulating and gratifying to learn something new. My kids, especially my son who just started kin-dergarten, think it’s coolDad is going to school.”
The provincial govern-ment proclaimed Oct. 18 as Health Care AssistantDay in B.C., and Cooper celebrated with studentsand instructors at VIU.
Health care assistantrefers to several positions
including community health workers, residen-tial care aides, home sup-port workers, long-term care aides, continuing care assistants and per-sonal care aides, said VIUinstructor Deb Denhoff.
“What you will be giv-ing to the community in your new profession is a huge gift,” Denhofftold her students. “Youwill be providing seniors with loving care, helping them with tasks they can no longer perform them-selves.
According to the B.C.government, there are 40,000 health care assis-tants province-wideassisting seniors toremain independent aslong as possible. They provide 24-hour profes-sional care and supervi-sion to seniors in sup-portive environments,including private homes,public care facilities and hospitals.
There is a 100 per-cent job placement for graduates who complete VIU’s 24-week program,said instructor Denise Andersen. Most gradu-ates find employment with the VancouverIsland Health Authority
or its affiliates.Andersen said the aver-
age age of nurses in B.C.is 50, and the professionwill be hit hard with
retirements.“The demand for
trained HCA’s will only go up due to the aging population and continual
growth of health care services,” she said.
Cooper, who coped with seasonal layoffs as a car-penter, said it’s reassur-
ing to know there will beno shortage of work inthe health-care field.
Student ChelsyMcDavid of Haida Gwaiitook the HCA program on the advice of her par-ents.
“I wasn’t sure what Iwanted to do, so I volun-teered at the hospital inCharlotte while finish-ing Grade 12,” she said.“I noticed some of theseniors weren’t being treated well, and decided that I could make a differ-ence.”
To others in the com-munity who may be con-sidering a career change, Cooper said Don’t beafraid to try something new.
“I thought going backto school would be a challenge,” he said. “It ischallenging, but I’m so proud of myself for hav-ing the confidence to try.My self-esteem has neverbeen greater.”
VIU’s 24-week healthcare assistant program isoffered at the Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River campuses.
For more information,please go to www.viu.ca/calendar/Health/health-careassistant.asp.
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Need for health care workers rises
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We thank all of the local individuals and organizations that have contributed over the years to SOBC – Nanaimo:
Service Clubs Cedar Lions ClubNanaimo Lions ClubProtection Island Lions ClubGyro Club of NanaimoOrder of the Royal Purple Lodge 16 Malaspina Chapter IODE Knights of Columbus # 9998Rotary Club of Nanaimo NorthRotary Club of Nan DaybreakBethell #11 IOJDButtertubs Social ClubProvincial Employees Community Services Fund...and numerous others
Community BusinessesBrechin Bowling LanesCranberry ArmsCranberry Ventures and Wendy AldcroftHerold Engineering Ltd Island Timberlands Mid Island CoopMid Island Truck and Eqpt Assoc Nanaimo Curling ClubRoyal Bank of CanadaRCMPSplitsville BowlingWal-MartWindley Contracting Ltd...and numerous others...and numerous others
Individuals So many personal donations over the years thatwe cannot list them all but want each to know your generosity is very much appreciated.
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Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo: 25 Years Young!
“We wish to congratulate and thank Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo for 25 great years. To the wonderful volunteers,thank you for giving so generously of your time, skills, and knowledge. To those who provide the resources needed to run programs, activities, and competitions, we thank you for your support. And to the athletes of Special Olympics, thank you for your dedication, commitment, and inspiration. Together, you have all made Nanaimo better and enhanced the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.”
Find out how you can make a meaningful contribution within your community by getting involved with any of our 19 sport programs! We also welcome volunteersfor non-sport roles such as fundraising, PR, and specialevent support.
Pam KeithChair, SOBC Board of Directors
Contact Local Coordinator Sylvia Taylor at 250-758-0630
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Mmm, so goodMembers of Altrusa International of Nanaimo delivered more than 1,300 home-baked muffins to Georgia
Avenue Community School as part of the service club’s Feed A Reader program. The annual hands-on
project is Altrusa’s contribution to Make A Difference Day, an international effort of doing good and help-
ing others during the fourth week of October.
Seniors assist seniorsThe following are
opportunities at Vol-unteer Nanaimo. For more information, please call 250-758-7121 or go online to www.volunteernanaimo.ca.
◆Seniors helping
seniors – Volunteertraining opportu-nity takes placeWednesday (Nov. 21), 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Oliver Woods Community Centre.Please register 1-604-684-9720.
MS Society – A gym assistant with the
ability to help otherswith gym equipmentunder direction ofinstructor is needed. Shift is two hoursin the morning, twodays a week for eight weeks at NanaimoAquatic centre. Call 250-722-2214 or [email protected].
PacificSport Vancouver Island –Operation Red Nose needs volunteerdesignated driv-ers, navigators and
escort drivers and a mascot. Please call 250-740-6572 or [email protected].
L’Association desfrancophones de Nanaimo –Numerous volunteer positions including administra-tive assistant, volun-teer coordinator and sponsorship coordina-tor are available for the 2013 Maple Sugar Festival. Please send a resume and cover let-ter by fax 250-729-2777 or e-mail, [email protected].
Thrifty Foods’ customersprovide food for hungry
Thrifty Foods hopes its customers will brighten the holiday season for clients of Nanaimo’s Loavesand Fishes Community Food Bank with a steadysupply of fresh food.
Part of the grocery retailer’s annual Food for Families program, the food drive allows Thriftypatrons to add a $5, $10, or $20 gift voucher to their order at the till.
Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes executive direc-tor, said a supply of fresh food is absolutely criti-cal.
“As an organization that strives to provide ourclients with the healthiest options, we’re very grateful to Thrifty Foods and its customers,” he said. “Whether it’s produce, dairy or frozen items, we’re delighted to receive it.”
In 2011, the fundraiser provided $206,000 to local food banks across the province.
For more information on the Food for Familiesprogram, please go to www.thriftyfoods.com.
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Staf f at Long &McQuade believe in thehealing power of music and want to make a dif-ference through the sixth annual Music Therapy Fundraising Drive.
A countrywide cam-paign, the drive runsuntil Dec. 31 with pro-ceeds locally going to the Nanaimo and Dis-trict Hospital Founda-tion.
Music enthusiastsmaking a donation will receive a $5 rental gift certificate, and decora-tive tin boxes for giftcards are also on sale.
Staff at the Nanaimo Long & McQuade are directing their efforts toward child life ser-
vices in the pediat-ric unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hos-pital.
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facing similar health issues. It is therapeu-tic and sometimes thefirst time a young per-son has had a hands-on experience with music.
Long & McQuade donated guitars and ukuleles to the hospital earlier this year when aclient staying in hospi-tal reported that therewas only a single bro-ken guitar in the unit.
W h e n R a y m o n d stopped by the Nanaimostore on Comox Road todiscuss the music drive,staff surprised her withan electric keyboard toadd to the instrumentsalready donated.
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of giving to the com-munity and ensuring children and youth have an opportunity tofeel the healing power of music.
“Our network of musicians in Nanaimo and Victoria are a com-passionate group who will see the importance of supporting this undertaking,” he said.
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Every year Future Shop has an annual UnitedWay fundraising drive across the company.
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With the support of the com-munity, the Gabriola Auxiliary for Island Health Care is re-establish-ing its Meals on Wheels program.
Community involvement in theGabe Shop, a combination thrift store, gift shop and informationcentre made way for the returnof the program, and the auxiliaryis hosting a launch dinner 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 20) at the RolloSeniors Centre.
“Community involvement has allowed the auxiliary to take thelead, but we feel all other orga-nizations or businesses inter-ested in showing their support of
seniors and health care programs should consider sending some of their board members or staff to the launch dinner,” said NancyNevison, auxiliary president.
“We will be introducing a newway for individuals, organizationsand businesses to share the spirit of the season through purchas-ing gift certificates that could beused for Meals on Wheels, LifelineEmergency Call Service or at the Gabe Shop until the end of 2013.”
For more information or to reserve a seat or table, please e-mail [email protected] or call 250-325-4223.
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Meals program relaunchedProgram booster
Kelly Maude, left, and
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Nanaimo Brain Injury
Society, accept a
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year.
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chiropractorI have pain and numbness in my hand and thumb and have beentold it is carpal tunnel syndromeand I may need surgery.Can chiropractic help?Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are frequently seen in chiropracticpractice, and in many cases, a course of treatment of the neck, shoulder,elbow and wrist eliminates the symptoms of the nerve compression. Theblood supply and nerve supply to the arm arise from the shoulder andneck areas. If the veins or lymph channels near the neck are slightlycompressed by overly tight muscles, or the sympathetic nerves to thearm are irritated, this can affect the returning blood supply or lymphaticfl uid supply from the arm and cause swelling at the wrist.
Or the median nerve may be partially compressed near its origin in thespine, in the shoulder or arm, or the elbow, and this makes the nervevery vulnerable to slight pressure at the wrist as well. If the pressure at the spine, shoulder or elbow is released, the numbness and weaknessmay subside.
It is always advisable to try more conservative approaches fi rst. Aconsultation with your chiropractor could reveal a possible cause whichmay be corrected without surgery. For further information see our website: http://drkarinmattern.shawwebspace.ca/p p or call 250 758-7022./
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How can I help my teen daughter who struggles with low self-esteemand body-image?I empathize with parents that struggle to watch their teen(s) navigate the adolescent years. Adolescence today is even more diffi cult due to multiple factors: including the major advancements in technology. That said, my answer to this questionis simple but not easy. Be a strong, healthy role model. It is vital to teach your daughter how to feel about herself and her body. Ask yourself, does the way youfeel about yourself and your body confl ict with how you want your daughter tofeel about herself? Are you critical of yourself, your body and/or your eatinghabits? Are you skipping meals, dieting, not exercising, over exercising! I say youneed to ‘be the change you want to see’. As parents, if we want good things for our children, we are required to model them in our own life. If you are not - that isokay. Integrating changes can create a great bonding and growing experience for you and your daughter and the impacts can infl uence the whole family. If you want her to feel good about herself – you need to feel good about yourself too! Talk toyour daughter openly. She will appreciate your honesty. The conversations canactually deepen your relationship because she will view you as real and authentic.Teens ask for this in adults all the time when they are in my counselling offi ce.Trust me on this one. Also, help your daughter connect with strong female rolemodels in the community or a counsellor. Expanding her connections allows her to explore issues, emotions, and curiosities in safe and empowering environments.Strong role models can give girls the opportunity to ask questions and exploretheir developing identity with someone who is removed from the family and canmake a positive impact on their healthy development.
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How can I safely treat brown spots, age spots or broken capillaries?Photo Rejuvenation is one way to treat common skin discolouration such as brown spots, age or liver spots and broken capillaries. Photo Rejuvenation uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to lighten and brighten skin, and fade unwanted discolouration. It works like this: a hand piece ispassed over the skin and delivers pulses of light to the area being treated.Depending on the wavelength being used, that light pulse will target aparticular colour in the skin (like red for broken capillaries) or even hair follicles. For skin discolouration, the light breaks down the pigment so that it can move to the surface of the skin and be sloughed off during regular skin care. As an added bonus, the treatment stimulates the collagen in theskin, improving texture, repairing sun damage, and decreasing fi ne lines.
At Rewind MedSpa, I use the BBL Sciton for Photo Rejuvenation. This isa medical grade, FDA approved Intense Pulsed Light system able to treat many different skin problems. It’s an excellent IPL system, and providesgradual and cumulative results so there is no startling change in your appearance. Instead, colour fades over the course of four to eight treatmentsdone every three to four weeks. In some cases you may want to combineyour IPL Photo Rejuvenation treatment with other procedures such as theSilkPeel Dermalinfusion or chemical peels. Other people will notice your more revitalized and youthful looking skin, but no one will know why.
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The other thing a box store can’t do is buying locally.Over 87% of what we sold this year is made in B.C.Another 3% is made in the U.S.A. This gives Lynn andI the ability to go and see where and how are productsare made, that leads to better quality control.
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If you’re having trouble following conversations when more than one person is speaking, or talking from another room, you may have hearing loss. If hearing aids are the right solution for your hearing loss, it’s best to get them before the holidays, so you can adjust to the sounds you will regain. You’ll feel confi dent in your conversations again, just in time for your fi rst holiday party.
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I want to be an organ donor when I die. Is this something I must includein my Will or is it suffi cient to tell someone or justhave it noted on my drivers licence?Although you should certainly share your decision with family
members so that they are aware of your wishes, you must register with
the Organ Donor Registry to be an organ donor in British Columbia.
The Organ Donor Registry replaces all previous ways of recording
your wishes, including signing up through your B.C. Driver’s Licence
or Care Card. You may register by completing an Organ Donor
Registry Card and mailing it to the British Columbia Transplant
Society or you may register online at www.transplant.bc.ca.p Once
you have made the decision and registered to become an organ donor
it is legally binding, although you can change your decision at any
time. For more information or to request an Organ Donor
Registry Card, call the British Columbia Transplant Society
at 1-800-663-6189.
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This information is from sources deemed reliable, but it is not guaranteed and it should not be relied upon without independent verification. Not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale.
Selling in aBuyer’s MarketThe two most important factors after location are PRICE and CONDITION however FLEXIBILITY is a close fourth. Buyers know that prices have run up during the last severalyears and that prices are now adjusting to the current market.As many Sellers face the new reality of a Buyers’ market,many are in uncharted waters. To set your listing price at what you can get, not what you think it’s worth you needCURRENT MARKET INFORMATION, and lots of it.Beware of anyone who does a quick walk through of your home and then throws a listing price at you. Other important factors are having an Internet Strategy that includesProfessional photographs and Professionally staging your home for that great fi rst impression. Make sure that you hirea full time Realtor to market your home in a Buyers’ Market,call me with your questions, Tim Wait. For information onhow to sell your home in a Buyer’s market log onto www.timwait.com and click on Buyer’s Page.
of Nanaimo
Sunday◆ WILD EDIBLE mush-
room workshop with biologist Jessica Wolf takes place from
12:30-4 p.m. at Wild-wood Forest. Register at www.jessicawolf.ca or phone 250-327-6931 for more infor-mation.
Monday◆ HARBOUR CITY New-
comers Club hosts its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Oliver Woods
Community Centre. For details visit www.har-bourcitynewcomers.ca.
◆ NANAIMO FAMILYHistory Society hostsits monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Beban ParkSocial Centre, rooms 7 and 8. 250-751-8261 for details.
Tuesday◆ NEIGHBOURHOOD
SPAGHETTI supper,hosted by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, begins at 7 p.m. at 2400 Highland Blvd. in the dining room. Just bring your appetite.
For details phone 250-758-1334.
◆ HAREWOOD NEIGH-BOURHOOD meeting to discuss the Colliery dam removal issue. 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at John Barsby Sec-ondary School. All arewelcome.
Ongoing◆ PARADISE ISLE
Seniors’ Drop-in Centre hosts pool and crib-bage tournaments with soup and sandwich, noon Tuesdays andThursdays at 201Albert St. For detailscall 250-754-9566 or e-mail [email protected].
◆ ENNEAGRAM DIS-CUSSION group,encouraging interested people to discover your type and grow with it, takes place weekly.For time and location, phone 250-390-3039 between 6-10 p.m.
◆ SPANISH CONVERSA-TION Club hosts itsregular meeting from6:30-7:30 p.m. at Har-
bourfront Library. Prac-tice your Spanish in a friendly and welcomingenvironment. Call 250-753-1154 ext. 238 or e-mail [email protected] to register or for moreinformation.
◆ MORRELL NATURESanctuary is lookingfor volunteers inter-ested in nature andleading elementary school groups toexplore the forest set-ting. Training provided.Phone 250-753-5811or e-mail [email protected] for details.
◆ NANAIMO DOLL Club meets one Tuesday each month to discusscollecting, costum-ing and study. All arewelcome. E-mail [email protected] for location anddetails.
◆ WALK IN WEDNESDAYfamily issues drop inprogram. First Wednes-day of the month,open to everyone.Side door, Nanaimo Men’s Resource Cen-tre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. 250-716-1551or e-mail [email protected].
◆ AIKIDO CLASSES are held at the TillicumLelum centre, 421Franklyn St., from 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon-day. For details phone250-758-0143.
◆ GAMBLERS ANONY-MOUS meetings areheld from 7-8 p.m.every Tuesday at Nanaimo RegionalGeneral Hospital, Rm.G-092.
◆ CRESCENT CHAPTERNo. 10, Order of theEastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. on the sec-ond and fourth Thurs-day of each month at Masonic Hall, 620Morpeth Ave. For moreinformation phone 250-758-5671.
◆ WOODGROVE TOAST-MASTERS. Learn to express yourself effec-tively and confidently Wednesdays at 7:15a.m. at 101-5070 Uplands (at Turner). 250-729-2903 or 250-729-9148 for more information.
◆ MID-ISLAND AL-ANON group meets every Thursday from7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Youth Services Building, 290Bastion St. Details at www.bcyukon-al-anon.org.
18 Nanaimo News Bulletin Saturday, November 17, 2012 COMMUNITY www.nanaimobulletin.com
CWB offers highly personalized service through its 41 branch locations and is the largest publicly traded Canadian Bank headquartered and regionally focused on Western Canada. We offer a dynamic work environment, great career opportunities and excellent benefits.
One of Canada’s Top Employers for the last 7 years
Canadian Western Bank is an equal opportunity employer. For recruitment purposes we may share information with our other branches, departments and subsidiaries on a strictly confidential basis. We appreciate interest expressed by all applicants, however, only those individuals interviewed will receive a response.
For more information or to apply online for this position, visit our website at: www.cwbcareers.com.
or
Apply by mail/fax:Manager, Recruitment, Canadian Western Bank#3000, 10303 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, Alberta T5J 3X6Fax: (780) 423-0303
Our Nanaimo Branch is seeking a Manager, Commercial Banking, to manage and grow a portfolio of existing and new commercial and real estate banking relationships. This individual will also be responsible for providing leadership to the commercial lending team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years strong commercial banking experience with proven marketing/business development skills and a post secondary education in either an Accounting or Finance discipline.
Advisory Committeesand Commissions
The Regional District of Nanaimo is now accepting applications for appointments to the following advisory bodies in the Nanaimo area:
Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks,Recreation and Culture Commission-Cedar, Yellowpoint, Cassidy, Wellington
2-year term 3 members
Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee-Gabriola, Mudge, & Decourcey Islands
2-year term 3 members
East Wellington/Pleasant Valley Parks & Open SpaceAdvisory Committee-Electoral Area ‘C’: Extension,Arrowsmith-Benson, East Wellington, Pleasant Valley
2-year term 3 members
Nanoose Bay Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee-Electoral Area ‘E’: Nanoose
2-year term 2 members
Grants-in-Aid AdvisoryCommittee-All Electoral Areas
1-year term 4 members
Board of Variance-All Electoral Areas
3-year term 1 members
Residents interested in volunteering to participate in these and other advisory bodies outside the Nanaimo area are invited to obtain a Board Appointment Application Form from the RDN website, www.rdn.bc.ca, or by contacting the Corporate Services Department at [email protected], 250-390-4111, or toll free at 1-877-607-4111. Application forms must be submitted by 4:00 pm, Friday, December 21, 2012to the Corporate Services Department at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, or by email to [email protected] , or by fax to 250-390-4163.
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Lloyd Sproule1922-2012Lloyd Sproule passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Nanaimo Seniors Village. He was 89 years old.
Many long-time Nanaimo residents will remember Lloyd as a prominent local lawyer for over thirty years. He was a model for community service, volunteering his time and energy through such organizations as the Nanaimo Community Foundation, The Royal Canadian Legion, Rotary Club, Kiwanis and the Mount Benson Senior Citizens Housing Society, to name just a few.
Born near Watson, Saskatchewan, December 18, 1922, Lloyd served honourably in World War II. After the War, Lloyd obtained his degree as a Civil Engineer from the University of Saskatchewan. Lloyd worked for over 15 years as a Civil Engineer before returning to the University of British Columbia to obtain a law degree. He articled in Nanaimo and when called to the bar, decided to set up practice in Nanaimo in 1966. A lifelong carpenter and builder, Lloyd was never happier than when he had a hammer in his hand working on a new project or renovation. On several occasions he would muse: “Many lawyers in this town made a lot more money than me, but I’m the only one who ever wore out a shovel.”
Lloyd was pre-deceased by his daughter, Lee and his sister, Geraldine. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris; his son, George (Diane) and brothers, Ron (June) and Finn (Faye). As per his wishes, there will be no service.
In lieu of fl owers, the family would request thatyou make a donation to a local charity in remembrance of Lloyd Sproule.
In Loving Memory ofGeorge Bell Addison
Feb. 14, 1920 - Nov. 19, 2004
Your Loving Wife Anne,Chuck & Linda, Gordon, Jimmie & Lorraine,
Vicki & John, Laurie & Gary and families.
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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply
for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Maplestar Seafood Ltd. of Nanaimo,BC, intends to make application to Ministry of NaturalResource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast ServiceCentre, for a Licence of Occupation – Shellfi sh (ManilaClam, Oyster and Geoduck on intertidal, scallops,mussels, oyster, clam, geoduck and sea cucumber onsubtidal and bottom) situated on Provincial Crown landlocated at Nanoose Harbour.
The Land File Numbers that have been established forthis application are 1414042 and 1414043.
Written comments concerning this application shouldbe directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry ofForests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, 2500Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5M6, or emailed to:[email protected].
Comments will be received by MFLNRO untilDecember 27, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able toconsider comments received after this date.
Please visit our website for more information:http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information,contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.
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STOVE, VINTAGE, 1940’s $99. Call (250)591-8813.
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DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.
DINING ROOM Suite, in ex-cellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captain’s chair, ta-ble with 2 leaves, china cabi-net with glass shelves and in-terior light. Asking $1200 obo. Call 250-739-0465 to view. Must sell moving.
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DOWNSIZING SALE. Solid Maple Vilas dining room set w/ table that extends to seat 10, plus a hutch (showroom condi-tion). Chesterfi eld, love seat, end tables, marble coffee ta-ble, book case, freezer, kitch-en table & misc. 250-729-9095
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3-WHEEL Electric Scooter. Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube. Custom charger. Good bat-teries. $650. (250)740-2768PORTABLE “AQUATIC” Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272.Qualicum Beach
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39’ 2004 TRAVEL Trailer, park model, “Terry model” asking $11,900. Propane furnace, 2 yrs old, full size, asking $700, worth $2000 new. 30’ pres-sure treated power pole, $200. Call (250)735-3258.
4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673.
5X10 NATIONAL Pool Table with all original accessories & overhead light; Conn electric band acoustic organ; Bamboo bar; 2 older TVs; 2 arborite kitchen tables & other misc. Call 250-738-0368 to view.
ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11
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Cedar split rails 8 & 10ft. $1.00 per ft. Firewood bundles $5.00. Exercise bike like new. $200. Antique piano $500 Cross bow $100. 250-941-2764
FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228.
GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Ask-ing $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?
LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Enter-tainment centre for 27” TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905.
MEDI-CHAIR- brand new,$30. 6 interesting lamps start-ing $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidifi er, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Im-paired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806.
PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.
SNOW TIRES, P215/60R15, steel belted radials, used one season only (Dec & Jan). As new. (250)748-4658
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902.
509 WEEKS CRESCENT- Na-naimo. Solid family home with 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 kitchens for a possible suite, lrg fenced yard, mature trees, carport, new thermal windows. $285,000. (250)740-1130.
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CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, fi re-place, greenspace, pet on ap-proval. Many updates, lowstrata fees in small complex.Asking $153,900. Please call(250)753-8141 or visit: www.strata954.ca
EAST COURTENAY 980 s.f. 3bdrms, large living room, spa-cious kitchen,mostly new lami-nate fl ooring. Fenced in yard,workshop w/electricity. Rightacross from N.I.C., aquaticcenter, Costco, Home Depot &new Thrifty’s. 250-703-6768
EVERGREEN PLACE mobilehome, $49,900, 800sf, com-plete reno in & out, small petok. (250)710-8985 or [email protected]
MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd,3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land,$80mo/strata, totally reno’d.May take back mortgage,$170,000. 250-738-0221.
Parksville 2 hectacres with 3bdrm modular. Mins. fromtown. Lots of water, trees &lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. Ifinterested call 250-228-7162
PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL.Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2bath 1400 sq ft rancher oncrawl. No strata, many extras,immaculate. Open house onSat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779
PARKSVILLE. THIS is it! Welldesigned rancher, 55 +, 2 bed-rooms, 2 baths, den/TV room,many updates, 5 appliances,very private back yard, BareLand Strata. Asking $338,500obo. For appointment call 250-248-5113
DUNCAN, duplex zoned,small 2 bd character homeclose to town. Orchard, ber-ries, organic raised beds +greenhouse. (250)748-3007
WELL BUILT older home forsale, 613 Bruce Ave, Nanai-mo, BC. 2 Bdrm up and 1down with a 1-Pc ensuite. Thishome is clean and well built,with some new updates.$248,500. Call (250)591-1210,
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HOUSES FOR SALE
DEPARTURE BAY: 2,600 sq.ft, Ocean View; 2 blocks to sandy beach. 3bdrm, 2 full baths + 2bdrm suite, sep. laundries. Oversize corner lot, RV pad behind house. $399,000. View by appoint-ment. 250-729-7420
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with Well-Maintained Furnished Home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm,
2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake,
in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational
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Lantzville Estate Sale: below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl en-try, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, waterfront beach access, suite potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. 7 mins from Woodgrove. $550,000. 250-713-2270, 250-585-2620.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking. Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936
STONE MANOR Brand new Rancher!
Open house every Sat & Sun noon-4pm. 5942 Tower Place, Duncan. No Strata, open con-cept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath.
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets. 2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 appl’s. $29,900. (250)748-2863
MID 70’s dbl wide on .28 acre, in Mill Bay. 2-bdrm w/den. 2 baths. Good cond. Propane stove & dryer, newer roof $205,000. Call (250)746-9658.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
#111-3270 Ross Rd- 2 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.com
1 & 2 BDRM(Hospital Area)
New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking.
Quiet building with security cameras.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
160 STEWART Ave- Bachelor $525. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.com
25 PRYDE Ave. 1-bdrm bright, spacious grnd lvl townhouse, $675. Dec. 1. (250)756-4728.
412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $625 & $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.com
430 STEWART Avenue- 1 bdrm, $650 & $700. Call Ar-dent Properties, (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.com
LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd.
Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688
CENTRALLY LOCATED- Im-maculate, just renovated sun-ny 1 Bdrm w/garden patio. New appliances, bathroom, fl ooring, paint and drapes. In-suite laundry & secure park-ing. Near bus and seawall. NS/NP. $725. 250-756-2717.
Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground fl r unit, 2 bdrm, 5 ap-pliances. Small pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.
Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765.
DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1-bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 Bdrm, FREE Heat &
H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras.
Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping.
From $690 plus mo.Call 250-753-6656.
HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bdrms, starting at $700. Heat/HW & parking included. Clean, well maintained build-ing on bus routes & walking distance to the new Country Grocer. NS/NP. Onsite Man-ager- 250-716-3305.
HOSPITAL AREA: spacious, 2bdrm, 2bath, 7 appl’s, +gasFP. Clean, quiet bldg. N/P, N/S, N/D, RR. Secure parking. Avail Dec 1. (250)754-0960
Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086.
LUXURIOUS 2BDRM condo in downtown Nanaimo. 5 ap-pli’s, free WiFi. Hardwood. Fabulous building. N/S, N/P. $900. 1 (250)754-2207
NANAIMO: 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. Reno-
vated 2 Bdrms from $750/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002
NANAIMO- 30 Cavan St., top fl r, elevator, 5 new appls, granite tops, all hdwd fl rs, to-tally reno’d, secure prkg, 1 locker. NS/NP. Avail immed. $750. Call 1-604-720-0775. For Photos refer to Craigs List posting ID # 3326156697.
NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547.
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RUTHERFORD AREA, beau-tiful SxS Duplex, 3 bdrm, 2bath, F/S, D/W, fi replace, gar-age, W/D hookup, big fencedyard, mountain views, N/P, N/S.Dec or Jan.1. $1075 mo. 250-741-1383, 1-250-727-5687.
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5830 HAMMOND Bay Rd- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1150. Call Ar-dent Properties, (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.comAVAIL Dec 1 - Fairview Dr, 5 BR, 3 baths, close to Uplands Park School, rec room, garage, 5 appli-ances, large deck, private, fenced backyard. $1500. Refs req’d. 250-758-5760; pls leave msg.
LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D, DW, lrg fenced yard, gar-age, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,150. Nov. 1st. 250-722-7377
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DEPARTURE BAY. Spacious & bright, 1 bdrm. Incls utils, hi-speed internet, digital TV, basic phone, parking, shared laundry, on bus route. N/S, N/P. $750 mo. 250-751-3386.
DOCKSIDE WAY- spacious 2 bdrm walkout suite, 5 appls, quiet tenants, gas F/P. NS/NP, $950 heat & electricity incld. Avail Dec 1. 250-667-1032.
NANAIMO- ON the ocean, 2 bdrm walk-out, W/D, laminate fl rs+ carpet, satellite, $950+ 1/2utils.NS/NP.(250)754-3446.
NEAR COUNTRY Grocer- New 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $875+ utils incld. Avail Now. 250-714-0704 or 250-751-3930.
N. NANAIMO - 1 bdrm, priv entrance & patio. NS/NP. $775 inclds utils & W/D. Refs req’d. Avail Dec. 1. (250)751-2068.
N. NANAIMO, close to all amens & ocean, bright Stu-dio/Bach, sep ent, fully furn’d, W/D, all utils & wifi incl’d, N/S, N/P, $650 mo. 250-758-0511.
N. NANAIMO: Lrg/new 1 bdrm lots of storage, sep. park-ing/ent. All inclusive with wi-fi /high speed internet, digital TV. On bus route. $775/rent nego. Call 250-758-0152.
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N. NANAIMO (near Wood-grove Mall), near schools & bus, 2 large bdrms, walkout suite, N/P, N/S, no partiers, incls heat, hydro, cable, high speed internet, hot water, 3 appls, $1000 mo. Avail immed.Refs req’d. Call 250-390-9858 between 9am-9pm.
N. NANAIMO- “waterfront” (close to Woodgrove) Furn’d 1 bdrm lrg master, N/S. Quiet & clean. Refs. $750+ utils 250-390-1805, 250-616-2906.
SOUTH NANAIMO (Lake front), not on bus route, lower level 1 bdrm suite. Priv. ent. All utils incld’d, in suite W/D. NS/NP. Avail immed. $750. Call (250)754-8728.
UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, in-suite laundry, DW, 7x11 stor-age area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail immed. Bob 250-618-4775
UNIVERSITY AREA, off Col-lege Dr., 1 bdrm suite, all appls, incls heat & hyrdro, $680 mo. (250)753-5716.
WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $850/mo. 250-591-8414.
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HAWTHORNE CORNER- up-scale boutique style town-house living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $850 mo + utils. 250-713-1025
LADYSMITH- brand new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1700sq ft, ocean views, 5 appls, F/P, single car garage w/lots of extra parking. 2 year lease and will discuss rental break. Rent to Own is a defi nite possibility. View on Ki-JiJi Ladysmith rentals for pics. Call (250)802-1520.
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1923 FORD “T” Bucket. 350 short block Chevy. 400 H.P. motor. $18,000. Call Ron (250)729-7146 after 5:00p.m.
1976 TRIUMPH T26 Red Exterior. Tan leather interior. Collector plates. avail. New black soft top, tires, battery. $8000 in repts. Asking $10,300 O.B.O. 250-335-2331
1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977
1994 MERCURY Grand Mar-quis, 140,000 km, 4.6 ltr, A/C, immaculate. $2000 obo. (250) 743-4982
1999 PONTIAC Grand AmSE, silver, 98,561km, $1000 as is. 250-753-5945
2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, al-most new tires, Very clean. $2,500 obo. 1-250-751-0645
2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2800 obo. 250-618-3147
2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call af-ter 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725
2005 GRAND-AM, V-6, auto, 133,000km. White exteri-or/gray interior. One owner. Very clean, runs great. $4,200 obo. (250)616-7252
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.
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2008 Pontiac G5 great shape 63,900 k. Power windows, locks, air. $7,900 new set of snow tires incld. 250-792-2620
$3150. 2000 Chevrolet Cava-lier. 4 speed automatic, cruise, power locks, air cond., PS, PB, etc. Snow tires on front. Serviced, clean, reliable and nice paint. 250-753-0504
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2001 JAGUAR XJ8Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000.Call 250-586-3380
2004 TOYOTA Corolla CE, Auto, A/C, Very good condi-tion, 139,000 kms, $5800.00 Please call: 250-951-3132
WINTER SPECIAL! 1999 Mazda Miata Convert with hardtop. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 123,000k, 5spd manual, all power, cruise, Bose audio, alarm system, regular service, exc. cond. $9,000obo. 250-729-4948
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‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPERElectric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bath-room. $17,900. 250-752-0322
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ONE OWNER, 2007 Mallard Sport, incredibly well kept 18’ light weight trailer. Great lay-out, sleeps 7. Dry weight 3500 lbs. Fridge, stove, microwave, stereo, double sink, tub/show-er and lots of storage. Extras include, stabilizer jacks, max air vents and exterior shower. $9,900. Ph 250-715-6522.
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2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Ful-ly loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $13,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: [email protected]
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1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, re-cent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963.
2004 CHEVY Venture, silver. 6 passenger, year old tires, 135,000 km. Good condition $3,500.Call Ken 250-941-1097
2004 GMC SIERRA, silvergrey, ext cab. 4x4, fully load-ed, trailer tow pkg. Canopy, box liner, 92,000 km. Ex cond, very clean, no accidents. $16,900. 250-287-2607.
2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Km’s. Well maintained. $7995.00
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2007 DODGE Caravan,90,000 kms, fully loaded, newtires & mounted wintertires,stow & go seats Ex.Cond.$9000.00 obo. 250-248-2390
2008 DODGE Red Ram 4 x 4,Quad Cab, Diesel. Must sell,price is wholesale book, 6.7Ldiesel, quiet & tons of power,Carry a camper or pull a10,000LB load, tow packagew/electric brake hookup, leath-er interior. $8000 in factory op-tions, including, remote start,satellite radio, blue tooth, pow-er sunroof & power rear win-dow, heated seats, dual cli-mate control, 6 speed auto,electric 4 x 4 shift, & multitudeof other features. tear in leath-er on driver’s side, but re-pairable, heavy duty box liner,canopy incl’d. Original dealerprice $68,400, asking $29,900Qualicum Beach, Call 250-927-2827
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sportswww.nanaimobulletin.com Saturday, November 17, 2012 Nanaimo News Bulletin 25
Junior ’Dawgs win playoff thriller
BY GREG SAKAKITHE NEWS BULLETIN
The last high schoolf o o t b a l l g a m e i n Nanaimo this season was the best of them all.
The Barsby Bull-dogs junior varsityteam pulled off a 40-33comeback victory overthe Argyle Pipers onWednesday night atMerle Logan Field.
Playing under the lights, the junior ’Dawgsscored 16 unansweredpoints in the last three and a half minutes toerase a two-score lead.
“They don’t get much tighter than this at theJV level,” said Matt Heinrichs, Barsbycoach. “There was a lot of ups and downs andthere was momentswhen I could feel us starting to deflate andthen we had kids stepup and make great plays.”
Argyle broke two big plays for touchdowns to start the fourth quarter,building a 33-24 lead.
But after a big stop by Barsby’s defence, North Rainey made a goodpunt return, then com-pleted a 24-yard passing touchdown to TrentynAnderson.
Cole Smith recoveredthe ensuing onside kick,and Anderson scored afour-yard rushing TD togive his team the lead.
Argyle had time on the clock for one moredrive, but time ran out on the visitors.
“It was all about the bounce …” said Ander-son. “A lot of playerswere down, a lot of players were scared, butbecause we bounced, we came back. And weplayed a hell of a game today.”
The Pipers were a Goliath-sized team forJV, and Heinrichs said his players resembleda bunch of mosquitos swarming a buffalo. But Barsby was successfulin getting 11 men to the football, gang tackling,and playing as a team.
“It’s not about the size of the player, it’s about the size of the heart,”Anderson said.
Smith had a receiv-ing touchdown and arushing touchdown and Mark Dhamia hadBarsby’s other TD, aone-handed grab.
The win advances theBulldogs to B.C. HighSchool Football’s AA junior varsity semifi-nals, where they will face the Mission Road-runners in a neutral-site game Wednesday(Nov. 21) at 3 p.m. at theBurnaby Lakes fieldcomplex.
The junior ’Dawgswill go into that game a stronger team after thisweek’s experience win-ning a playoff thriller.
“It gave us a lot ofspirit, to do this,”Anderson said.
GRID BITS … The N a n a i m o D i s t r i c tIslanders were alsoembroiled in AA juniorvarsity quarter-finalaction on Wednesday,but their season cameto an end with a 41-8 loss to Abbotsford Col-legiate in a road game.
The Nanaimo Clippers havebeen earning points pretty con-sistently, but that doesn’t meanthat they’re about to shrug offthe odd loss here and there.
The city’s B.C. Hockey Leagueteam saw its four-game winstreak end Wednesday in a 4-2setback on the road against theAlberni Valley Bulldogs.
“There’s definitely no suchthing as ‘just one of those nights.’We expect to win every time weplay,” said Mike Vandekamp,Clippers coach. “We weren’thappy with the way that we com-peted from top to bottom.”
The game was evenly played, hesaid, with Nanaimo carrying theplay in the first period, Albernicarrying the play in the secondperiod, and the third period splitdown the middle. It was the hometeam, though, that snapped the2-2 tie with six minutes left on anugly goal.
“It ramped up over the goalieand fell in the net. It wasn’t reallya glorious scoring opportunity,”Vandekamp said.
The Bulldogs then added anempty netter to ice the win. TheClippers’ goals came from ReidSturos and Chris Rygus andJayson Argue made 22 saves indefeat.
The Clips didn’t have to stewover the loss very long, as theyreturned to action Friday afterpress time with a game againstthe Langley Rivermen at FrankCrane Arena. Nanaimo is backon home ice tonight (Nov. 17) tohost the division-leading VictoriaGrizzlies. The teams have playedtwice already this season, withthe Clips and Grizz each winningonce.
“The games that we’ve playedwith them so far have had a prettygood level of intensity to them,”Vandekamp said.
GAME ON … Nanaimo and Vic-toria play tonight at 7 p.m. atFrank Crane Arena.
Clippers lookto get back to winning ways
GREG SAKAKI/THE NEWS BULLETIN
Argyle Pipers ball carrier Rory Hoffman, left, collides with Barsby Bulldogs tackler
Trentyn Anderson in the first quarter of Wednesday’s AA junior varsity football
playoff game at Merle Logan Field. Barsby came back to win 40-33.
IBARSBY’S JVteam bounces to 40-33 win.
AA varsity Bulldogs expect intense quarter-finalThe Barsby Bulldogs know that this
is the point in football season where they have to play their best to win.
John Barsby Community Secondary School’s AA varsity football team will face the Pitt Meadows Marauders today (Nov. 17) at 3 p.m. in B.C. HighSchool Football’s quarter-finals at theUniversity of British Columbia.
“Physically a really good matchupbetween the two teams,” said Rob Stevenson, Bulldogs coach.
“We have similar rosters in terms of athleticism.”
Barsby is a battle-tested team fullof playoff veterans.
“We’ve been there before so we kind of know what to expect …” said Dexter Shea, Barsby wingback. “Wetake the mentality that this could beour last play, that could be our lastplay. There’s injuries and you never know what happens, so you’ve just got to give out your best.”
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◆ Nov. 17 - Pacific-Western Athletic Association volley-ball. VIU Mariners vs. Fraser Valley. Vancouver IslandUniversity gym. Women, 1 p.m.; men,3 p.m.
◆ Nov. 17 - B.C. Rugby -Union, Vancouver Island First Division.Nanaimo Hornets vs.
Velox. May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park,1 p.m.
◆ Nov. 17 - B.C.-Major Midget Leaguehockey. North Island Silvertips vs. South Island. Fuller Lake Arena, Chemainus, 4:30 p.m.
◆ Nov. 17 - B.C. Hockey -League. Nanaimo Clippers vs. Victoria Grizzlies. Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m.
◆ Nov. 22 - PacWest-women’s volleyball.VIU vs. College of the Rockies. VIU gym, 6 p.m.
◆ Nov. 22 - Vancouver -Island Junior Hockey League. Nanaimo vs.Peninsula. NanaimoIce Centre, 7:15 p.m.
◆ Nov. 23 - PacWest-women’s volleyball.VIU vs. College of the Rockies. VIU gym, 6 p.m.
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Sweeping upDeb Pulak and Al Jensen of Jim Newlands’ rink sweep a path for the rock
during Christensen Collision Cash League play at the Nanaimo Curling Centre
on Nov. 8. The league has action every Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
Dover Bay girlshosting Islands
Nanaimo high schoolshave a lot of senior girls’ volleyball teams in the title hunt this weekend. Island championships are being decided today (Nov. 17).
Dover Bay Secondary School’s senior AAAA girls are hosting Islands in their gym and arehoping to be in today’s Island final, set for 3:30 p.m. following semifinal action at noon.
“We have a little bit of experience, we have a little bit of leadership,we have some goodchemistry and thatgets us through somematches,” said Dave Nelson, coach of theDover girls.
The Nanaimo DistrictIslanders senior AAA girls won the North Island championship last weekend at CampbellRiver, beating Ballenas21-25, 25-18, 15-10.They are ranked No.2 in B.C. and are thefavourites at Islands inVictoria.
The Cedar Spartans senior AA girls also wonNorth Islands last week, defeating Brentwood atMill Bay. Cedar was the No. 2 seed heading intothis weekend’s Island championships, also inVictoria.
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Last week in thisspace we acknowl-edged the efforts oflocal elementary school cross-countryathletes. So we’ll keepthe running shoes on, this timeto creditsome otherNanaimo runnersin recentevents…
At the high school level, run-ners from severallocal schools took partrecently at the B.C. High School CrossCountry Champion-ships. The event tookplace in Prince George and involved predict-ably wintry condi-tions. Despite that,there were excellent performances by a number of locals.
Leading the way wasMiryam Bassett fromNanaimo District Secondary School,who placed second in afield of 251 runners in the girls’ competition.The route measured4.3 kilometres and Bassett reached thefinish line in just17 minutes and 52 seconds. Just fourseconds behind her in third place came Marita DeSchiffartrepresenting NanaimoChristian School in
17:56. Rebecca Bassettof NDSS was 11thoverall with a timeof 18:20, while EricaDeSchiffart from
Nanaimo Christianfinished25th in 19:17 andAmyMorris ofNDSS was 29th thanks to her time of 19:26. Other localgirls in thetop 100 of
the field were RachelElliot from Dover Bay, Carly O’Sullivanof NDSS, and Dover Bay teammates LeahKitsul and MadeleineRobinson.
In the boys’ race at provincials, 265runners competedover 6.3km. Top local finishers were Dover Bay brothers Peter and Thomas Oxland. Peter completed the snowy course in 23:37 to earn ninth spot, while Thomas fin-ished in 23:47 for 16th overall. Also in the top 100 were three other Dover Bay runners:Garrett Dunlop, Miles Huynh and AnthonySerban.
Meanwhile,Nanaimo Track and Field Club athleteswere among those tak-ing part at this year’s B.C. Cross Country
Championships held in Abbotsford. Club representatives TylerHeisterman and Terri Doughty send wordthat many Nanaimorunners did well inspite of poor weather conditions.
In the nine-year-oldgirls’ race covering 1,500m, Paige Higginsfinished 10th with a time of 9:12. The boys’race over the same distance saw JakeSeaman claim sixthin 6:51 and brotherRyan Seaman seventhin 7:02. Top local inthe 2,000m 10-year-oldgirls’ event was Karly Dickinson, fourth with
a time of 9:04. In the10-year-old boys’ race,Keaton Heistermancame fourth in 8:59,with Ethan Anderson15th in 10:20.
A time of 9:03 gaveKaitlyn Watson fourthplace in the 2,000mrace for 11-year-old girls, with teammateCourtney Anderton finishing 19th in 10:45.The 11-year-old boys’event saw Nanaimo’s Nate Seaman place second in 8:15, whileIan Grabher wasseventh in 8:52. Ahighlight of the meetcame in the 12-year-old girls’ division, where Madison Heisterman
earned a provincial title by winning the 3,000m race in 10:49. Also showing wellwere Hope Stewart,who finished seventhin 11:59 and Marina Andersen who was 17th in 13:11.
Running a 3,000mdistance, ThomasGrabher was sixth in the 13-year-old boys’event with a time of 10:53 and NathanAnderton was 11th in 12:14. In the 14-year-old girls’ competition, Amy Morris took sixth place with a fin-ish of 11:12, with Hay-ley Dickenson 12th in12:54. Josh Bailey took
sixth in the 14-year-oldboys’ division thanksto his time of 10:04 and Carter Higgins was eighth in 10:14.
As a result of their performances in the older age divisions, siblings Joel and Erica DeSchiffart from the Nanaimo Track and Field Club earned selection to the B.C. Junior Cross Countryteam. Joel placed sec-ond in the 7km junior men’s race with a timeof 22:54, while Ericawas sixth in the 5km junior women’s eventin 18:59. The local pair will now compete at the Canadian champi-
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Congratulations alsoto Sean Miller, whose time of 18:01 over 5km gave him ninth in the 16-17-year-old boys’ race. A tip of the capalso to former NTFCathlete Erin Burrett, who ran a 6km dis-tance in 23:49 to finish ninth in the women’s open division.
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