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Volumes of volumesBrent Stetar, Rotarian, sorts pocket books in the fiction section of Nanaimo Rotary Club’s 13th book sale. Thousands of volumes of fiction and non-fiction works have filled Nanaimo North Town Centre’s corridors and empty retail spaces. The Rotary Club and mall announced Friday the book sales, which started in 2006, had raised $500,000 to support charities and Rotary-sup-ported programs. The current sale runs until Sunday (Oct. 26).

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The Nanaimo school district has established a provincial record for French immersion enrolment, according to a non-profit group that promotes French in the education system.

According to Canadian Parents for French’s 2014 State of the French Second Language report for the B.C. and Yukon, 1,386 stu-dents in the school district, or 10 per cent, were enrolled in French immersion during the 2013-14 school year.

Furthermore, while the over-all enrolment throughout the school district dropped by 6.5 per cent, or 959 students, over the past six years, French immersion enrolment has grown 17.7 per cent, or 208 students, during those years.

The school district has early French immersion, with entry in kindergarten or Grade 1, and the newly introduced late immer-sion program with Grade 6 entry. Peter Hewitt, school district French programs administrator, suggested the record is due to the fact that there has been an increase in the number of kinder-garten spots available to families over the last 10 years.

According to Hewitt, the dis-trict is now accepting 176 stu-dents in early French immersion each year.

“The numbers are increasing because those 176 are moving up the line every year and now they’re up to Grade 5 and Grade 6 and Grade 7, so there’s a wave of French immersion students coming through the district,” Hewitt said.

Despite the overall dropping enrolment, he said many of the parents that are staying in the school district are choosing the French immersion programs.

“That percentage of enrolment seems to be going up every year,” Hewitt said.

Glyn Lewis, Canadian Parents for French’s B.C. and Yukon executive director, said informa-tion was gathered and analyzed from Ministry of Education numbers from the last 10 years. He said it’s promising for the school district and there seems to be considerable interest and demand.

“It’s positive to see the num-bers growing and I guess it’s just a continued conversation about ensuring the programs are accessible to all families who want to participate,” Lewis said.

Early French immersion is offered at Hammond Bay, North Oyster, Pauline Haarer and Quar-terway elementary schools. Late immersion is also offered at Quarterway and high school French immersion is offered at Nanaimo District Secondary School.

Hewitt doesn’t think there will be extra French immersion classes opening up next year, however it will depend entirely on demand.

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A family out for a hike was shocked to find a rope strung at neck level across a trail used by ATVs, mountain bikers, jog-gers and other out-door enthusiasts.

D a n i c a S t e w a r t was out for a hike on Thanksgiving Monday with her family when she came upon a rope tied to two large trees on a trail accessed from Beck Road near the Nanaimo River Hatchery in Cassidy.

Stewart told police she was shocked to think someone would do such a thing. She and her family have used the trail many times to access the Nanaimo River and it was the first time she has seen anything like this.

The rope was strung across one of the area’s trails that runs parallel to the river shoreline.

“They bought the rope for this pur-pose,” Stewart said. “It’s got the [price] tag on it and every-thing.”

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Despite over $2 million in Learning Improvement Fund money for 2014-15, the Nanaimo teachers’ union and school board chairwoman say funding for students is still not adequate.

The fund deals with class size and composition and there will be $1.8 million for teachers and about $453,800 for support staff for the cur-rent school year. According to the school district, money will be spent on a number of positions, including instruc-tional coordinators and various full-time equivalent

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However, Nanaimo teach-ers’ union president Mike Ball said approximately $1 million had already been accounted for as part of the 2014-15 bud-get.

Ball said the district has the largest secondary class size in the province again, based on last year’s enrolment num-bers, and is in the top fifth percentile for kindergarten, and Grades 1 to 7. In addition, there are classes with far too many students with special needs, he said.

“When you look at the amount that’s missing, for our district to be able to spend another $5.5 million on meet-ing the needs of students, would be a significant change and it would go a lot closer to fully meeting those needs,” Ball said.

The school board is expected to vote tomorrow (Oct. 22) on whether to write the Ministry of Education expressing concern about the fact the majority of the fund is not new money and will not meet the district’s class com-position issues.

“The increase, I think, is roughly 25 per cent on the existing learning improve-ment fund and then when you sit down you tend to think, ‘We’ve got a great increase,’ and the realization of what that amounts to and what it will actually produce in terms of additional resources, I think it’s a disappointment,” said Dot Neary, school board chairwoman.

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BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAMThe News BulleTiN

A new air travel service is looking to land in the Harbour City.

Helijet has announced it’s in the process of establishing a seasonal helicopter service between downtown Vancou-ver and Nanaimo, which it hopes to see take off by the end of the year.

The 18-minute flight would be Helijet’s second scheduled route to Vancouver Island, following Victoria, and would operate in the fall and winter.

An approval in principle has been inked with the Nanaimo Port Authority to operate Heli-jet from the cruise ship termi-nal, making it a neighbour to the potential fast passenger ferry.

According to Rick Hill, Heli-jet’s vice-president of commer-cial and business programs, the company has looked at this new service for a few years and believes it can offer something different to com-muters.

“We think that there are more business people looking to get back and forth and do it

quickly and maybe wanting to fly at 7 o’clock in the morning, in the dark, in the winter, when float planes can’t operate,” Hill said, adding helicopters have the ability to do just that.

“We just believe that with things that are developing on the Island, the possibility of

these new hotels going up, more convention business, it’s just a good thing for us to look at.”

A press release for Helijet says it will offer complimen-tary all-day vehicle parking for Nanaimo passengers and that free ground shuttle service to downtown locations will be available. It will be looking to operate out of the cruise ship facility, but would build a heli-port at the site.

It is unknown the exact date the service would start, which the company says is depen-dent on approvals and there is no exact cost for fares. Hill said it would be less than the 32-minute service to Victoria, which runs at $275-300 one way during the fall and winter.

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knows of other incidents where cyclists were seriously injured in B.C. when they were knocked off bikes by wire or ropes stretched at neck height across pathways.

“They had it in Stanley Park,” Stewart said. “This girl, she’s a quadriplegic now because she got hit there. It could hit you in the chest and knock your wind out, but it could also break your neck.”

The Stewarts took down the rope, which is coloured in a green camouflage pattern to make it less visible, and posted an image of it on Face-book to warn the public.

Nanaimo RCMP said it has received no other reports of similar incidents.

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Tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools were taken when thieves burglarized several homes in Harewood. The thefts happened overnight Oct. 14 when six homes were hit in a new subdivision near Ninth Street.

“They took thousands of dollars in tools,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. “One guy has been hit twice. One time he lost $24,000 in tools.”

The homes targeted were on Cambie Road, Buffer Road and

Ninth Street. Homes were entered though screen windows and forc-ing open glass door.

Police estimate three individu-als were involved in the thefts, possibly driving a delivery truck to make off with the large number of stolen items.

At least one witness reported hearing two or three people and a truck racing away from the scene after the suspects realized she was at home when they tried to break in, O’Brien said.

Tools taken from Harewood homes

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“Are you in favour of the District of Lantzville Council adopting “Council Size Reduction Bylaw No. 110, 2014” that would reduce the size of Council from a mayor and six (6) councillors to a mayor and four (4) councillors effective for the 2018 General Local Election? Yes or No”

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Regional District of Nanaimo directors have voted in favour of a moratorium to prevent a well from going online at Nanoose Bay.

At the regional dis-trict’s Oct. 14 meeting, Nanoose residents expressed concerns about a Maz-Can Investment subdivision in development. They said the developer has begun water connection work, which could lead to problems, including water supply.

Some expressed dis-appointment regarding the lack of consultation and some said they were willing to take legal action if necessary, which didn’t sit well with some on the board, including Bill Veenhof, Area H director.

The subdivision is still subject to Agricultural Land Commission approval and work done is at the developer’s own risk, according to Paul Thorkelsson, the regional district’s chief administrative officer.

George Holme, Nanoose area director, proposed the motion, which directs regional district staff to delay putting the well into regular service in the Nanoose Bay peninsula water service area for at least a year, pending further discussion with residents to address concerns.

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Cayle Dillon, a Grade 11 student at Nanaimo Christian School, arranges a dis-play of figurines fabricated in a 3D printer at the school’s booth at the Nanaimo Business Expo on Thursday at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

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For the first time, Gabriolans can access a psychiatric nurse without leaving the island.

Island Health has launched a new pilot project this month to boost access to mental health care on Gabriola Island – a step one doctor hopes will lead to more services located in the out-lying community.

The six-month initiative, done in partnership with Sustainable Gabriola’s working group on mental health and substance use, will see a psychiatric nurse visit Gabriola once a week to take referrals. There will also be a psychiatrist assigned to island patients and resources for men-tal health seminars.

Until now, mental health teams on the island have only addressed certain age groups like seniors and children, leav-ing adults between the ages of 19 to 65 to fall through the cracks if they aren’t sick enough to be committed or hospitalized and unwilling to leave the island, according to Tracey Thorne, a family doctor with the Gabriola Medical Clinic.

Island Health’s crisis counsel-ing and other mental health ser-vices are located in Nanaimo, which presents barriers like the ferry schedule and patients’ desire to leave the community, health advocates say. Without on-island services, doctors have become counsellors and mental

health workers and while Thorne says it’s appropriate they fill that role, she also says they are not as up to date on available coun-selling services and sometimes wish they had the support of a broader team.

Doctors can now meet with the psychiatric nurse weekly to talk about patient concerns.

Thorne hopes the next step is to have follow-up counseling ser-vices provided on Gabriola.

“The fact is as a population of 4,500 people we need to have some services available here in our own community,” she said.

The push to fill Gabriola’s men-tal health care gaps began last year, after the community experi-enced several suicides. A report on service needs by Sustainable Gabriola and presented to Island Health, shows 628 patients are seen by island doctors for men-tal health and substance use issues, including depression and drug dependence.

Dyan Dunsmoor-Farley, chair-woman of the working group on mental health, said services on Gabriola have been sporadic with no thought put into a refer-ral process to connect doctors with clinicians coming onto the island and no one to work with people with mild to moderate mental illness. She says the new pilot program is going to do a lot.

“The first week [the nurse] was here, I think she saw five people. Imagine, five people who had not been seen and assessed are all of a sudden getting an assessment, getting referred to the appro-priate resources. I mean that’s huge,” Dunsmoor-Farley said.

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What with the Ebola virus outbreak, ISIS bludgeoning its way into establishing an Islamic state there’s plenty of doom and gloom to go around.

If hearing about about daily events gets you down, have a little pity on this poor columnist who must restrict his column content to commentary about something actually happening in the news.

Well, nobody ever specified what kind of news I had to comment on, so hey, how about that new NASCAR Chase Grid for the Sprint Cup format?

The National Asso-ciation for Stock Car Auto Racing decided to broaden its fan base by moving away from its old system, where drivers accrued points through the racing season, to what looks to me like a playoff elimination system where teams are knocked out of competition in a race series, leaving the final top contenders vying for the cup. At least, that’s how I think it works.

A close friend of mine, who used to race sprint cars and is deeply steeped in the NASCAR racing culture, tried explaining the Chase Grid format to me the

other night. I never understood the old system, never mind the new one. If you want to try to figure it out, visit the NASCAR website at www.nascar.com and search for Chase 101, a video that sort of explains it.

Truthfully I never gave a rat’s patootie about NASCAR – per-haps you don’t either – before I started watching races and pro-grams about it with my friend, who over the course of several

years – combined with the countless vodka cocktails he provided to help lubricate my facility to comprehend the endless rules, nuances and subtleties of the sport – he’s led me to appreciate the athletic stamina and highly sophisticated engineering science that underlies what, to the uninitiated, looks

like just a bunch of guys rippin’ around an oval track at 200 miles per hour for hours on end while jabbering over their radios in Hillbilly with their pit crews. Yes, even former Formula and Indy racer-turned-NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick, who was born in Wisconsin and started her racing career in England, has developed a pretty hefty Appalachian twang to her diction.

So, even with my newfound, but limited, comprehension of the sport, I couldn’t help notice that this newfangled Chase Grid format seems to be adding a lot of tension to the competition, when drivers got downright ornery with each other out on the track and followed up with a post-race dustup when Matt Kenseth and Brad Keselowski got even ornerier with each other out by the infield trailers at the recent Bank of America 500 in Concord, N.C. Even Danica grunted something Boomhauer-esque over her radio about it.

With all that on-camera drama, I can’t help thinking NASCAR’s attempt at attracting slightly higher-brow viewers (if you haven’t watched the Chase 101 video, now would be a good time and take note of the upper-middle-class family featured in the video), has just done a four-wheel drift onto reality TV’s infield turf.

Surprisingly, NASCAR market-ing department heads rarely con-sult with me on such matters, but it looks like the Chase Grid format, intended to reach the crowd that normally passes up Speed Channel, actually landed the racing organization square in the laps of the Honey Boo Boo crowd.

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It isn’t only hypochondriacs who are a little spooked these days by Ebola.

There are going to be some residents who question why the federal and provin-cial governments are putting resources into preparing an Ebola response. How can the disease that’s infecting and kill-ing thousands in western Africa show up in British Columbia?

Consider that there have been con-firmed cases in Texas while there have been several individuals across Canada tested for Ebola-like symptoms.

We live in a world that is increasingly small, with local residents travelling well beyond our Island for employment, recreation and humanitarian efforts. It’s entirely reasonable to think that some-one from here may be in western Africa or another destination, such as Texas, where Ebola is present.

As a result, Island Health has to be prepared for someone with Ebola-like symptoms to walk into a local clinic, or perhaps Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. What will the initial response be from medical personnel? Where will the patient be quarantined? What resources will be needed in an Island community to ensure the patient is treated properly and sufficient steps are taken to prevent the possible spread if Ebola is diagnosed?

The B.C. Nurses Union has raised alarm bells about the health authority’s ability to handle a case of Ebola, and as health care professionals, nurses pro-vide a wealth of expertise. But everyone at the table – doctors, nurses, techni-cians, etc. – need to work co-operatively instead of finger-pointing or pursuing individual mandates. We don’t need fear mongering, but the basic steps and guidelines we’re starting to see aren’t out of place.

Obviously we hope Ebola does not arrive on Vancouver Island, but if it does, all of us, residents and medical person-nel, need to ensure we are prepared.

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Chris BushReporter

“‘What it will actually produce in terms of additional resources, I think it’s a disappointment.’

– School board chairwoman Dot Neary on $2 million in Learning Improvement Fund money, page 2.

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To the Editor,Re: Interest high as

10 vie for mayor’s chair, Oct. 16.

If you have ever watched any politi-cian at any of their meetings, pay atten-tion to their body language – it tells a lot about the way they think and will give you reasons to vote for them or not.

And if they make promises to get elected and don’t keep those promises, they should resign their position. They could also sign an affidavit that they would do this, before the election, and that would make them a lot more electable and keep them hon-est.

Frank O’NeillNanaimo

To the Editor,Re: Interest high as

10 vie for mayor’s chair, Oct. 16.

With less than a month to go before electing a new mayor and eight council-lors, voters should scrutinize incum-bents to see what they did over their term and if some are worthy of re-electing.

How did each vote on contentious issues? Did they spend our money wisely?

Since the current council was elected in 2011, they raised our average residen-tial tax bill.

Most of council was entangled in censor-ing the Leadercast convention, many were in favour of tearing out the Col-liery dams and some even turned their backs on or verbally chastised citizens.

An easy way to

help make up our minds would be to go to the City of Nanaimo website, search for a couple of meetings and watch for an hour or so to see how the elected officials per-formed.

The new council will be elected for

four years instead of three, so our well-thought-out votes are needed to save our city from a disas-trous repeat perfor-mance.

Who we vote for will dictate whether we pay higher and higher taxes and whether our money

is spent on trivial or essential projects.

Our vote Nov. 15 is the only time we will be in the driver’s seat to call the shots for the four long years to come – so please get involved and make an impact.

Kevan ShawNanaimo

To the Editor,Re: Editorial cartoon, Oct.

16.Many thanks for bringing

a huge ray of sunshine into a dull, rainy morning. I took a colour copy off your web-page to frame, and also sent a copy to an e-mail buddy. He is a confirmed monarchist, and I’m the complete oppo-site; I tease him by referring to the royal couple as Prince Silly Billy and Wotzername.

My hero in British history is Oliver Cromwell, whose Roundheads defeated the Royalists in England’s Civil War, and then ruled as Lord Protector from 1649 until his death in 1658. Of course, when the monarchy was restored, that was the end of Britain’s brief fling as a republic.

Any chance the expectant parents in your cartoon will name their baby Prince Oli-ver or Princess Olivia?

Bernie SmithParksville

To the Editor,Re: Permits OK’d for Site C

dam, Oct. 16.Please explain to me

the logic behind flooding acres of farmland to cre-ate Site C dam, when we learn that California experi-ences a protracted drought and farmers are quitting. California claims it cannot continue to feed the rest of the U.S. and Canada. Food prices are expected to rise this winter. Would it not be more efficient to encourage our northern farmers to increase food production in B.C.?

Altering the natural envi-ronment for jobs takes people away from and destabilizes their families, with tremendous social and financial costs. Also, it ruins the habitat of wildlife.

Would it not make more long-term sense for tax-payer money to return to

the people in the form of financial assistance to build solar-power facilities and retrofit their own homes to save energy? It appears to me that taxes and royalties from industry get cancelled out by government funding to build Site C dam.

It makes more sense to focus on alternative energy sources and to cut back on growth. Let that be our new industry. It only takes imagi-nation, will and communal support to create a different economy, the need of which is quickly becoming evident with climate change.

Please explain to me the logic of not being logical.

Lavonne GarnettNanaimo

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S A L U T E T O

S M A L L B U S I N E S SI’m John Day, “the Foam Guy”

on Portsmouth Road, and... I am celebrating over 33 years in business serving the comfort needs of the hospitality, recreational, commercial and residential sectors on Vancouver Island. Born and raised in Nanaimo, I have been in the specialty sleep and foam business since 1981.The main focus of the Foam Guy business is on comfy beds, cushions and re-upholstery for residential, hospitality, recreational, medical and commercial use. Of course with the foam and fabric industry there are so many products and uses that if you don’t see it on our website please ask and we will do our best to accommodate you!Although I believe in using the latest technologies to our advantage I also have a very back-to-basics ideology. Without sounding cliché they are: Outstanding personal service, quality products and fair value. If you can’t make it to my store, my mobile operation will come to you!I am able to fulfill your comfort needs, as my products and services cannot only enhance your lives but also your livelihood. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to serving you soon.

6481 Portsmouth Rd., Nanaimo BC V9V 1A3WWW.FOAMGUY.caPH: 250.933.0600 or

TF. 1.888.599.FOAM (3626)

REST•RELAX•RECOVER

Do You Need Orthotics?Faulty foot biomechanics can cause a chain reaction affecting the way you walk, stand, and move in everyday physical activities. Your feet are the foundation for everything above it. You would benefit from custom orthotics if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Localized Foot Pain• Bunions• Arch Pain and Heel Spurs• Shin splints• Plantar Fasciitis

• Leg and Knee Pain• Low Back and Hip Pain• Diabetic Foot Complications• Arthritic Foot Mobility

Problems

We have Certified Pedorthists (Foot and Orthotic Specialists) and Chiropractors all in one location. Harbour City Chiropractic and Island Pedorthic FootCare work together in keeping people active, moving and pain-free.

Custom Foot Orthotics are individually designed for each person to allow more efficient movement. Custom foot orthotics can alleviate pain in many parts of the body such as the ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

Contact us today...Harbour City Chiropractic and Island Pedorthic Footcare

102-5180 Dublin Way, Nanaimo 250-758-1716

We’ve moved into our new location on Metral (new Pacific Station Building).

For our Move-in Special we’re offering a COMPLIMENTARY 30 MINUTES ON OUR

MASSAGE TABLE FOR THE FIRST 25 PEOPLE TO RESERVE THEIR SPOT.

ISLAND PEDORTHIC FOOTCARE

HARBOUR CITY CHIROPRACTIC

Leah’s Tea & Fashion Boutique just opened in September and Leah offers many products for the active woman.

We sell over 200 flavours of tea and tea accessories for the whole family.

We also carry both new and second hand clothing which allows you to dress for less.

Our boutique offers the active woman many aromatherapy products. Troubles with sleeping, having headaches or stress? We have the answer with our Soulful Sister products.

Leah’s store also offers new and used purses as well as wonderful smelling soy candles, crystals, picture frames and decorative signs.

Having trouble finding your keys in your purse? Come see us, we have the perfect solution with our key finder. After having a stressful day, relax at night with our fabulous bath salts that not only rid the body of pain but also help you sleep.

Leah has affordable fashion watches and jewelry just for your fun side.

Leah’s Tea and Fashion Boutique is located beside Kal Tire on Norwell Drive. Come see us. We’re accepting fall and winter clothing on consignment now.

NOW OPEN!

Leah’s Tea & Fashion Boutique

2900 Norwell Dr.Nanaimo

250-585-2667Like us on Facebook.

250.716.3331206 COMMERCIAL STDOWNTOWN NANAIMO

Hi, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Leon Drzewiecki, owner of NYLA Fresh Thread. I’m born and raised in Nanaimo and over the last few years have seen the lack of local menswear in our area.

NYLA Fresh Thread is a new upstart men’s fashion retailer that expects to lead our local market in business, casual, contemporary menswear with a price range to fit any budget. We have created a man driven environment that gives our clientele a comfortable place to relax and shop in style. We represent exceptional quality, good priced, well known trusted brands that our clientele is currently traveling outside our local market to shop for.

Our company shares its current address 206 Commercial Street with well over 50 prior years of formal gentleman’s haberdashery, starting with Ken Thompson Menswear in 1957 for 42 years and Rickwood’s Menswear for over 10 years. We are sharing in this tradition of family owned and operated menswear downtown Nanaimo.

NYLA Fresh Thread will follow in the traditional menswear before us but by keeping menswear fresh and evolving with the fashion thread trends in our global community. I’d like to personally invite you to our store at 206 Commercial Street, downtown Nanaimo.

6750 N. Island Hwy, Nanaimo250-933-1324 •www.soundandcinema.ca

Sound & Cinema is a local electronics store in Nanaimo, BC carrying all the latest in home audio and video equipment. The new store's grand opening is set for October 24th, 2014 and the anticipation in the surrounding community is incredibly high.

October 17, 2014The decision on where to buy home electronics in Nanaimo, BC is set to become much easier. Recently, a new Nanaimo electronics store Sound & Cinema have announced they will be having their grand opening on October 24th, 2014 and plan on delivering a superior shopping experience to local customers. The store will have all the latest audio and video equipment stocked, set at attractive price points and sold by a knowledgeable and engaged team, with over 20 years’ experience in retail sales and electronic installation. The news of the Sound & Cinema opening soon has been met with an enthusiastic response.“We saw the need for an electronics boutique in Nanaimo and we worked on our vision to fulfill that need,” commented Mitch Zylak, from Sound & Cinema. “We realized in talking to clients that while most people are moving shopping to the online and mobile space there are some things such as a big ticket item TV or sound system that leave consumers with questions or doubts that they are making the right choice for their homes and the sight and sound they wish to achieve. With that in mind we opened Sound & Cinema and pride ourselves on under promising and over delivering to all our past, present and future clients.”According to Zylak, every effort has been made for Sound & Cinema to be a true one-stop shop for home electronics. Some of the top name brands featured at the Nanaimo store include: Martin Logan, Paradigm, Pioneer Elite, Pro-Ject, Screen Innovations, Epson, Shaw, JL Audio, Focal, Anthem and many, many more. The emphasis is on delivering top quality products while still making every effort to keep the price affordable.The store is located next to Costco in the Nored Plaza. 6750 Island Hwy N - Unit 204 Nanaimo, British Columbia. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10AM – 6PM.News about the store's grand opening event can be found on their very active and popular Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/soundandcinemaca. The team is hoping to deliver the greatest small business grand opening ever in Nanaimo, with many surprises, discounts and giveaways to keep things exciting. It's certainly not something that locals will want to miss.

Independent Electronics Store Sound & Cinema Announces October 24th Grand Opening in Nanaimo BC

103-6750 Island Hwy,Nanaimo

250.390.0304

Soccer City Nanaimo is the city’s newest and only soccer speci� c specialty store. Soccer City Nanaimo is a franchise of one of the provinces biggest team and club wear supplier, Soccer City Enterprise Inc., based in Aldergrove, B.C. Soccer City is a full service provider of youth and adult soccer cleats, apparel and equipment. As well, with a full service printing and embroidery facility in Aldergrove, Soccer City also supplies local teams and clubs with all of their jersey and outerwear needs.

Store owner, John Lee, has been involved in the local soccer community for the past sixteen years as a player, coach and administrator. Together with part time Store Manager, David Reid, they look forward to serving the Central Island soccer community and plan to bring a level of expertise to the local market that has been missing for several years. Feel free to come on by and check out the store or just stop in for a chat about the beautiful game. The City of Nanaimo is now Soccer City!

SOCCER CITY

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Bottles upCherilee Dick, and employee at Olive This and More gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars, pours samples Thursday afternoon at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

Every entrepreneur feels it at some point: the fear of failure. Only half of new businesses make it to their fifth birthday, and that can cause entre-preneurs a lot of stress. However, experts say fail-ure can actually lead to major accomplishments.

“Failure – and learning from mistakes – is often an important milestone on the path to success,” In fact, failure has been a key ingredient in some of the business world’s great success stories, said Michel Bergeron, a senior vice-president at the Business Develop-ment Bank of Canada. “We have to change our perception about failure in order to help business owners stay in the game.”

Deborah Conroy of Ernst and Young tax ser-vices agrees. She points to the new BDC Entrepre-neurial Resiliency Award, an initiative that recog-nizes a Canadian busi-ness that has success-fully undergone a turn-around or pivotal event

in the past and come back stronger because of it.

“Many entrepreneurs talk about some kind of massive failure or hurdle they’ve overcome,” says Conroy, vice-president of transaction advisory ser-vices at EY.

No business is too big or too small to confront roadblocks. Bergeron cites the example of Groupon, the giant deals website. After a year of effort and $1 million in operating costs, the start-up was going nowhere.

“The founders shifted gears and turned their offering into the discount coupon service Groupon. They learned, adapted and made a fortune,” Bergeron says. Two years later, the shift in focus proved profitable: Groupon ballooned from a few dozen employees to 10,000 and was the fast-est company in history to make $1 billion US in revenue.

Bergeron advises entre-preneurs to adopt a “try, try again” philosophy. At its core: learning from mistakes and showing resilience in today’s rap-idly changing economy.- Business Development Bank of Canada

Persistence a key to business successI LEARNING FROM

mistakes helpful over long term.

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK • OCTOBER 19 - 25, 2014

S A L U T E T O

SMALL BUSINESS

You get your computer fixed for 60.00*. You don’t get the run around or an approximate, it’s 60.00 dollars period.Hi my name is Stephen Duckett and I am a qualified Computer Technician. I have been fixing computers for 11 years now and I am A+ Certified which means I have the expertise to repair your computer just like the big chain computer stores, but for a fraction of the cost.

*If you need a part for your computer, I will get you the best deal I can, and I have many resources to accomplish that. Then you will be charged cost for the part. The exact same price that I paid, you pay.

Stop taking your computer to a back yarder with no qualifications and take it to a qualified Technician.One that won’t rake you over the coals.

Steve Duckett

BITRATE COMPUTER SERVICES

Bonnie and Kelvin Campbell recently celebrated their fourth anniversary as owners of The Nanaimo Wine Shoppe, located just behind Country Club Shopping Centre on Norell Drive at Ross Road. You can make your wine in-store from a large selection of RJ Spagnols and CellarCraft wine kits, or buy kits and supplies from making wine at home.We appreciate the many friends and customers we have met over the last four years and recognize that helping people make good wine is both a serious and fun relationship. We help our customers select new wines to try, take care of all the details between pitching the yeast and bottling, and try to make the bottling a short but pleasant experience with a good selection of music syncopated with the sound of the pneumatic corker!We have four, six and eight week wine kits so ‘There still is time to make your wine for the holidays’. As well, if you are planning a wedding of special family event, it is now legal to serve U-Vin wine at many venues with a Family Special Occasion Licence. Many of our customers make wine for gifts of share a batch with friends, family or neighbours.The new Limited Release Passport 2015 kits from Kenridge Showcase and the RQ 2015 kits from RJ Spagnols will start arriving in December. For more information, drop by to pick up one of the brochures or go online at rjspagnols.com or cellarcraftwines.com. We’re taking reservations for orders now!

250-585-88463398 Norwell Drive

Nanaimo

Tuesday- Saturday

9-5

The NanaimoWine Shoppe

XNorwell Dr. Ross

Rd.

Country Club Centre

Value Wise Optical has been a leader in the optical industry in Nanaimo since 1998.We are now cele-brating our third an-niversary under the ownership of Burns Grund, a licensed Optician and Con-tact Lens Fitter.I received my train-ing at one of the premier optical training centers in Canada, Douglas

College, in Coquitlam, BC. Value Wise uses only the best eyewear lenses on the market. I don’t use no-name or generic lenses. Essilor and Hoya, the two leaders in the progressive ophthalmic lens market, are our main manufacturers of our progressive lenses. But, we do sup-ply more budget-minded progressive lenses for people requir-ing these lenses.Value Wise is not just the name of our business but it’s also the business principal we stand behind. We have over 2500 fashion-forward frames in our inventory. Such as Guess, Venus, Easy Clip, Sketchers to name just a few. Whether you’re looking for plastic, metal or hybrid, I’m sure we have the frame for you.We deal with all the major brands of contact lenses such as Coopervision, Ciba, Bausch & Lomb and Acuvue, all at com-petitive prices.Being a father of four and a grandfather of 7, I realize the cost of raising children. That’s why we have Children/Students Packages to help parents and caregivers supply good vision to their loved ones.

BURNS GRUND

E-5107 Somerset Drive, Nanaimo, BCvaluewiseoptical.ca

Value Wise OPTICAL 250-756-3035

Nanaimo residents have relied on Bastion Trophies for their knowledgeable service and quick turn around for over 41 years.

Bastion Trophies offers a wide variety of services like customized rubber stamps, name tags, engraving for jewelry, custom printing on almost anything including coffee mugs and a great selection of gifts that can be personalized.

A big part of their business is supplying sports teams with trophies, ribbons and plaques.

Give them a call at 250-756-4151 for more information or stop by anytime.

250-756-41511934 Northfield Road

[email protected]

BASTIONTROPHIES

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Adrian • Certifi ed Technician250-591-2091

www.AdrianRvRepairs.ca

Free Local Estimate

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General Maintenance • Electrical & Plumbing• Dry Rot Repairs, Appliances & Propane

• Insurance Claims • Propane Certifi cation

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“We Specialize in Creating Memories”

250-754-3865 1081 Haliburton Rd., Nanaimo

“We Specialize in Creating Memories”

(250) 754-3865 1081 Haliburton Rd., Nanaimo

• Lunches• Fine Food• Afternoon Teas• Evening Parties• World Class Tea Cup Readers

Hours:Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday -

9 am - 4 pmThursday, Friday & Saturday - 9 am - 9 pm

Reservations Recommended. CLOSED ON MONDAYS

NowLicensed

GENERAL STORE

250 753-4214

• GROCERIES • SUNDRIES• CONFECTIONERY

771 Centre St., Unit A, Downtown Nanaimo

Fresh...Friendly...

Local...Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pmM

Saturday &Sunday 9am-5pmSaturd

WindwardNeighbourhood Pub

AND LICENSED LIQUOR STORE

250-754-7111 • 14-1588 BOUNDARY CRES.(Located in Beaufort Centre, Next to the Hospital)

BREAKFAST SPECIALMon.-Fri. 9-11am

Wed. and Fri.WINGS

6.99 a pound

Fri. NightsPRAWNS

Week End

Entertainment

Music Trivia

9:00 pm

Fri & Saturday

INVITES YOU TO JOIN OURProfessional Full Service Family

& Cosmetic Dental Office

Complete Oral Health CareDetect ~ Diagnose ~ TreatFamily Smiles For A Lifetime

250-390-9227#7-6894 North Island Hwy. Nanaimo

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BATHTUBS AND BATHTUB LINERS • WALL SURROUND SYSTEMS SHOWER BASES • BATHTUB-TO-SHOWER CONVERSIONS

WALK-IN-SAFETY BATHTUBS • GRAB BARS & NON-SLIP COATINGS

Complimentary In-Home Consultations www.rebath.com Heritage Centre Mall

12B 1209 EAST ISLAND HWY PARKSVILLE1-800-BATHTUB 250-586-1555

®

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Locally owned & operated. Since 1979

“The Refreshing Remodel”

WORLD’S LARGEST BATH REMODELER

990 Old Victoria Road NanaimoPhone 250-754-8822

Full Service Hospital Over 20 Years Of Caring For Your Pets!

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

PetroglyphANIMAL HOSPITAL

250-753-8311199 Fraser St., Nanaimo • www.mrsriches.ca

Home of the K2 Mountain

Burger

Enjoy our Patio Dining

Voted Best Overall Restaurant In the City

Celebrate Any Special Occasion with us 10-40 People

Purchase your autographed John Catucci Cook Book from the HIT TV Show “YOU GOTTA EAT HERE”

250-753-2425 • Toll Free 1-877-753-242552 Esplanade, Nanaimo

www.harbourchandler.com

LOWRANCEThe Harbour Chandler is full of delights for all

boaters. a #1 Canadian Owned & Operated Marine Store awaits you! We offer Great Prices,

a knowledgeable and friendly crew and lots ofin-store specials every day.

• BOOKS • HARDWARE• PAINT • CHARTS • CLOTHING

• TACKLE • INFLATABLES • ELECTRONICS

To advertise here call Kara:250-753-3707 nanaimobulletin.com

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FOR THE BEST IN QUALITY, SERVICE & PRODUCTSCALL THESE FINE BUSINESSES!

250-756-DOGS (3647) www.thatsonehappydog.com

NEW LOCATION 2149 Bowen Road

“Mom? I’m done, Come Get Me!”

Professional All Breed

Dog Grooming

$5 OFF your 1st Groom!

250.758.1771 • www.bartlegibson.com 2067 Boxwood Road Nanaimo

come visit our showroom where we now have a walk in

tub on display!

v With independence comes freedom

Margo Lattanzi Central Nanaimo 250-751-3327

By Appointment Only

• Corns • Ingrown Toenails • Thickened Toenails • Tinea Pedis (fungus) • Gait Analysis

• Footlogix Pedicuetical Product

Aesthetics & Hair

Certified PodologistB.Sc Pod

“a fusion of chiropody and beauty”

Over 30 years Experiencewww.emellestudio.ca

Runs Tuesday Oct 21

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#20-1708 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo 250-753-3523

checK ouT ouR deli meaTs

1 Dozen 7” Pizza Shells $595

& Receive a fRee can of Primo Pizza sauce

Business of the Week

990 Old Victoria Road NanaimoPhone 250-754-8822Full Service Hospital

Over 20 Years Of Caring For Your Pets!

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

PetroglyphANIMAL HOSPITAL

Choose from fresh

cuts such as:

• Bone In Chicken Thighs • Hertel’s

Sausage • Ground Pork • Lean Ground

Bison • Canadian Stewing Beef • Turkey

Breast Fillet • QF Platinum Angus Extra

Lean Ground Beef • Imitation Crab

Meat & more!

Prices in effect Oct. 20- 26 , 2014

Grain Fed Free Run

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Sunrise FarmsFresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts11.02 per kg

Copyright © 2014 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only • All QF Stores Email: [email protected]

“Topsweet”Chinese Mandarin Oranges5lb box

“Topsweet”Chinese Mandarin OrangesOranges5lb box

$4Jack Link’sJerky70-80gr

Jack Link’sJerky70-80gr$ 4

Nestle90 Assorted Candy Bars

$15Old DutchRestaurante Tortilla Chips230-320gr

$5$5PERlb

4$10for4$10for4$10for

WasaCrispbread200-275gr$ 1$ 1

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$5555555555FAMILYPACK

Triple Q-Points!

Wednesday Oct.22

For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

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Pork Side Ribs6.61 per kg

Uncle Tom’sLong Grain Rice2kg

$3PERlb

$2$1 $3 $3

Asian FamilySauce or PankoSelceted, 280ml or 150gr

TaipanWhole Young Corn398ml

Huy FongChili Sauce or Paste435-740ml

Gong de LinVegetarian Spring Rolls204gr

Asian FamilyChestnuts or Bamboo Shoots227ml

Sharwood’sIndian Style Cooking Sauce395ml

Canadian AA

Sirloin Tip Steak11.02 per kg

Canadian

Beef Simmering Short Ribs11.02 per kg

QF Platinum Angus

Boneless Cross Rib Roast11.02 per kg

QF Platinum Angus

Boneless Cross Rib Steak11.02 per kg

$ 1 $ 2

Canadian AA

Sirloin Tip Oven Roast11.02 per kg

$5per lb$5per lb

$5per lb$5per lb

Patel’s100% Vegetarian Meal265ml

UDI’S

Gluten Free Buns Selected, 295-365gr

5000McCain

Garlic Bread Fingers with Cheese

472gr

3000Europe’s Best

Spinach500gr

3500Crown

Corn SyrupSelected, 500ml

3500Crosby

Fancy Molasses675gr

5000

Bonus Q-PointsJanes

Frozen FishSelected, 580-615gr

1 0 , 0 0 0

Fresh Canadian Beef

AAAAAAGRADE

Fresh Canadian Beef

AAAAGRADE

FAMILYPACK

FAMILYPACK

FAMILYPACK

$5PERlb

FAMILYPACK

2$5for

2$5for

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• Reusable • Recyclable • Compostable

FREETrick or Treat bags with your purchase!

While Supplies Last!

BUY ONEGET

ONE FREE!Tropic Isle

Coconut Milk 400mlWorks out to $1 each.

Offer in effect Oct. 20-26, 2014

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Candian AAStrip Loin Steak17.63 per kg

SchneidersSausage Rolls450gr

Maple LeafWieners375-450gr

Maple LeafBacon375gr

Maple Leaf or SchneidersHam700-800gr

Kellogg’sEggo Waffles560gr

QuakerInstant Oatmeal Family Size594-776gr

Smucker’sJam, Jelly or Marmalade250ml

DanoneCreamy or Silhouette Yogurt650-750gr

QuakerQuick Oats2.25kg

SnowcrestFrozen FruitSelected, 600gr

Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Roast 6.61 per kg

AdamsNatural 100% Peanut Butter500gr

$3PERlb

$4 $4$3

$2

$6 $4$10 $5

$4$4

$ 2$ 2

Mrs. Butter-Worth’sThick-n-Rich Syrup710ml

Tasty Bite Vegetarian Indian

Cuisine 285gr

5000Carnation

Evaporated Milk370ml

1000Club House

SeasoningsSelected, 117-144gr

5000Daltons

Baking Gums225gr

5000Lavazza

Qualilta Rossa Espresso

250gr

3000

Bonus Q-PointsIsland Pride

Gourmet Beef Burgers1.13kg

1 0 , 0 0 0

Fresh Canadian Beef

AAAAAAGRADE

Fresh Canadian Beef

AAAAGRADE

FAMILYPACK

$8PERlb

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HALLOWEENMERCHANDISE

Offer is in effect until October 26, 2014. 30%

OFF

DanoneDanoneDanoneDanone

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Plus Applicable

Fees

DelissioPizza555-888gr

$10 $10Paradise IslandMozzarella Part Skim Cheese340gr

Black DiamondShredded Cheese340gr

$6$1$1

$1

$1$1

$1

$10

PrimoBeans or Chick Peas540ml

Kitchen BasicsAll Natural Cooking Stock946ml

$5 $4

$2 $2

$2

$2 $3 $4 $4$1 $1

Hunt’sTomato Sauce398ml

MelittaSingle Serve Coffee Cups126-132gr

PlantersCashews275gr

TetleyTea20-24’s

Peek FreansBiscuits256-350gr

SunRype100% Pure Apple Juice1lt

Jolly TimePopcorn510-594gr

NestleCarnation Hot Chocolate Mix225-500gr

OlivieriFilled Pasta540-700gr

PrimoPasta900gr

Paradise IslandCheddar or Mozzarella CheeseApprox. 800gr

Bassili’s BestLasagna2.27kg

Kicking HorseOrganic Whole Bean Coffee454gr

Mott’sFruitsations Fruit Rockets 4x90grSports Drink

946ml 1lt

Arctic GardensVegetables1.75kg

O’TastyFully Cooked Dumplings1lb

PostShreddies or Shredded Wheat425-550gr

Quality FoodsLarge White Eggs12’s

PostCerealSelected, 340-439gr

McCainFried PotatoesShoestring, 1.5kg

Hunt’sSnack Pack Pudding Cups4x99gr

Hunt’sTomatoes398ml

Hunt’sThick & Rich Pasta Sauce680ml

$1$1 $4

$4$4

$5

KraftKraft Dinner Macaroni & CheeseOriginal, 12x225gr

$6

BrunswickCanadian Sardines106gr

Gold SealCocktail Shrimp or Crabmeat106-120gr

$10

KnorrPasta Sidekicks112-147gr

IdahoanPotatoes113-114gr

Newman’s OwnDressing 350ml

Newman’s OwnSalsa415ml

Ocean’sWild Sockeye Salmon213gr

Ocean’sSmoked Oysters in Oil85gr

2$5for

2$5for

2$5for2$5for

3$4for

3$4for

PlantersPeanuts Resealable Bag275-300gr

PlantersDry Roasted Peanuts600gr

G.H. CretorsAll Natural Popped Corn184-227gr

Minute MaidSimply Orange Juice2.63lt

Coca-Cola or Sprite12x355ml

$5$4$3 $3 Plus Applicable

Fees

$2 $5$3

Plus Applicable

Fees

Plus Applicable

Fees

Plus Applicable

Fees

2$5for

2$5for

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$2per 100gr

SunriseRoast or Smoked

Turkey Breast

$ 1$1$2$$$$$22$$$$$2222222222$2 $10$5

$2

MaplelodgeCooked or Smoked

Chicken Breast

San DanieleMortadella Sausage

Available at Select Stores

FreshLocal B.C. Mussels

FreshSnapper Fillets

FreshAhi Tuna

BBQ Chicken Dinnerwith 24 Mojos & Medium Salad

10,000

Bonus Q-Points 10 pieceCrispy Chicken Drumsticks

MediumDeli Salad

CanadianCastello Blue

AmericanAsiago

CanadianGorgonzola

CanadianHavarti with Jalapeno

ViennaRoast Beef or New York

Style Corned Beef

$1per 100gr

$4per 100gr

CloroxUltra Regular Liquid Bleach1.89lt

Ecosafe-6400Compostable Bags For Food Waste100% Compostable, 12’s or 30’s

SurfLiquid Laundry DetergentFresh Wave, 3.46lt

RoyaleBathroom TissueSelected, 12-24’s Frozen or Previously Frozen

Machine Peeled Shrimp

$ 2per 100gr

$ 2per 100gr

$ 3per 100gr

$2 per 100gr

$8 per 100gr

MediumAlmond Chicken Chop Suey $ 10Almond Chicken Chop SueyAlmond Chicken Chop Suey

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When professional world-travelling virtuoso Tetsuumi Nagata takes the stage at the Port Theatre next Saturday, it will be special.

“It will be very emotional, and very exciting,” said Nagata, a native of Nanaimo. “To come back home, and play where I grew up, is like a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to being on the Port Theatre stage again.”

Nagata, who holds a his Master of Performance degree from London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama will be performing with the Vancouver Island Symphony on Saturday (Oct. 25). The concert is to celebrate the Vancouver Island Symphony’s 20th anniversary.

“It’s been a long road since then,” said.

Tetsuumi’s musical journey began at age five when he took violin lessons with Marlin Wolfe at the Nanaimo Conser-vatory of Music.

“Without Marlin, I wouldn’t be here where I am today,” he said.

At age 10, he made his debut as a soloist with the Vancou-ver Island Symphony playing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons then joined the orchestra playing second violin.

In the fall of 2000, he left Nanaimo and his family to pur-sue studies for six years at the Yehudi Menuhin School in the United Kindgom, followed by four years at Guildhall.

“I can’t believe how much time has gone by,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of guidance, a lot of study, but it’s paid off and I feel very proud to be going into the world. I play all kinds of music with symphony and chamber orchestras, different ensembles, and solo - to all sorts of audiences. One of my dreams was to travel and I’ve been lucky enough to perform

in China, Greece, Spain, Brazil, Estonia, Italy, and more.”

Much of Tetsuumi’s time is currently spent playing viola with the Benyounes String Quartet, which in August won second prize with the 2014 Orlando International String Quartet Competition in Hol-land. Meanwhile, the audience will not only get to meet the grown-up Nagata, they will have the chance to hear one of

the most beautiful and popu-lar concertos ever written.

“To play Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is a big honour for me. It is such a romantic and extremely virtuosic piece,” he said.

Tetsuumi Nagata performs Saturday at the Port Theatre. For more information includ-ing ticket prices, please visit www.vancouverislandsym-phony.com.

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After performing around the world, Nanaimo’s Tetsuumi Nagata returns home to play the Port Theatre this Saturday (Oct. 25).

ITETSUUMI NAGATA returns to the Port Theatre on Oct. 25.

Music lovers open doors BY NICHOLAS PESCOD

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Over the last few months, Nanaimo residents and avid music lovers Paul and Cath-erine Bezooyen have been inviting strangers to their home.

The strangers are then treated to a live musical per-formance at the couple’s Vic-toria Road home.

The Bezooyens have become part of an increasingly popu-lar trend where average citi-zens invite professional musi-cians to their home for an intimate live concert.

“It’s just this joyful experi-ence to have this gathering of people that are all sharing something that is as enjoy-able as music,” Bezooyen said.

This past summer, the couple created West Coast Ses-sions, a house concert series that brings pro-fessional musi-cians such as Scott Cook and Kelley McRae to the Harbour City. As concert hosts, the couple do not make a profit as all the money that is collected from ticket sales goes directly to the artist.

“It’s a joyful experience to bring people together with music,” Bezooyen said. “It’s what music was meant to be.”

The idea to become host concerts in their home began when Cook, a frequent house concert performer, told the Bezooyens about Concerts in Your Home, an organiza-tion that connects potential hosts with touring musicians, who are willing to perform in smaller settings.

“[It] is almost like an e-Har-mony for artists and hosts that are looking for each other,” Bezooyen said.

Next month the West Coast Sessions will be hosting Flor-ida band Flagship Romance.

Concerts in Your Home was founded in 2005 by American musician Fran Snyder as a way to help touring musicians.

“We’re not a booking agency,” Snyder said. “We just enable the right people to find each other.”

The Concerts in Your Home website is set up in a similar fashion to popular dating sites such as Plenty of Fish. Artists and hosts each create profiles and are then able to connect with each other.

The U.S.-based organization, which has hosts in countries around the world, is also com-mitted to ensuring the expe-rience is safe for everyone involved. Anyone who joins the Concerts in Your Home website as a potential host is given information about how to safely put on a concert.

“We talk to everybody that joins,” Snyder explained. “We

really look at this as a com-munity.”

In nine years of operation there haven’t been any seri-ous safety issues raised by hosts, art-ists or concert attendees.

“We encour-age the safest

practices and we try to give hosts a way to connect gradu-ally with the people that they know and increase their social circle organically,” Snyder said.

Not every musician who applies to Concerts in Your Home is accepted. According to Snyder, only about one-third of artists are accepted.

“We require that artists not only be good, but they have to have good promotional tools so that the host can get peo-ple excited,” Snyder said.

So far, the Bezooyens’ expe-rience as hosts have been nothing short of positive.

“To have these amazing musicians come in our house and perform for 20 to 30 people is just an amazing way to listen to music,” Bezooyen said.

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THE BODY POLITIC per-form at the Harbour City Theatre on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

THE SLACKERS perform with Sammy Kay and Dope Soda at the Queen’s on Oct. 24.

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GOB plays the Queen’s Hotel on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance from Lucid, the Dog’s Ear, Desire Tattoo or $25 at the door.

THE TREWS perform at the Port Theatre on Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Call 250-754-8550.

ARTBLACK DIAMOND DUST

runs until Dec. 6. The multi-site and multi-medium exhibit exam-ines the history of coal mining in Nanaimo and around the world. The exhibit is at the down-town and campus loca-tions of the Nanaimo Art Gallery and also at sites throughout the city. For more informa-tion, please visit www.nanaimoartgallery.com.

HENNA PARTY at Full Circle Creative, 793 Lockinvar Ln., Gabriola Island on Nov. 8.

COMEDYDARRIN ROSE performs

at the Port Theatre on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28. For more information and tickets call the box office at 250-754-8550.

EVENTSRING OF FIRE exhibit at

the Nanaimo Museum runs until Nov. 15. The exhibit tells the stories of Canada’s troops in the Pacific during WWII. The exhibit is on loan from Military Museums in Calgary.

OVATION: A BLACK AND WHITE GALA takes place at Simon Holt restaurant on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Harbour City Theatre Alliance. Tickets are $100. Visit www.hcta.ca for more information.

THEATRETHE FOREIGNER runs

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DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN HOWL takes place on Saturday (Oct. 25) between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Diana Krall Plaza. The event includes trick or treating, costume contest, paw reading for pets, pet parade, extreme pumpkin carving contest display, a large pumpkin patch, a haunted coal mine and much more. For more information, please visit www.dnbia.ca/events/2014-downtown-hal-loween-howl/.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKY FUN takes place at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library at 10 a.m. on Oct. 31. For more information, visit www.virl.bc.ca.

JONA KRISTINSSON plays the Serauxmen Halloween Bash at Cavallotti Lodge on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

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RON E. THOMPSON

www.nanaimohypnotherapycenter.com


bankruptcy

Unit 13, 6421 Applecross Rd.www.slocombe-trustee.com 250-390-5371

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chiropractorIs it true that chiropractic can relieve arthritis in the knees?Chiropractors have always understood the role that spinal imbalance plays in contributing to wear and tear - and eventually arthritis - in the knees. A controlled research study in the European Journal of Chiropractic concluded that adjustments to the spine offer effective relief for knee pain without the side effects and risks of prescriptions. Since most arthritis of the knee is due to uneven wear and tear, the � rst step in treatment should be a look at the possible causes in spinal and pelvic imbalances. If you suffer from knee pain, consult your family chiropractor to determine whether there is an imbalance contributing to it. Signi� cant relief may be available without medication or surgery.For more information call 250-758-7022 or email [email protected]

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raw foods

TONI JEFFRIES


Healthy Raw SnacksTeaching kids to love whole food at a young age can be challenging! These tasty snacks are a quick and easy way to add energy and nutrition to your child’s diet. The kids can help with the fun prep work, rolling bananas through a pile of sees or annihilating apples in the juicer. Drink: Fresh Squeezed JuiceInvesting in a juicer provides fun filled times in the kitchen with out kids. Juicing fresh produce yields a delicious beverage which contains high levels of vitamins and minerals, which is a great way to include natural vitamins to your meal plan. Combine applies, spinach, celery, beets, lemon and ginger. Great For: Energy, Digestion and DetoxifyingDip: Fresh Veggies and Homemade HummusPlace 1 1/4 cup (soaked) cashews, 1 red bell pepper, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 clove of garlic and a pinch of salt and add to a food processor. Process until smooth! Serve with fresh veggie sticks. Yum!Dessert: Banana Chia Seed SlicesSmother a banana in almond butter, chia seeds and coconut flakes then drizzle with raw agave or chocolate. Cut into pieces and serve with toothpicks or tiny plastic sword picks. Great For: Energy, Fiber, Protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, Minerals.Nature provides what our bodies need to thrive. Let’s give our kids the tools to create healthy snack options in the kitchen for home & school, making memories and & creating lasting healthy habits.

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Dr. Paul GeneauOPTOMETRIST

Could my child’s problems at school be related to vision?Quite possibly, since 80% of learning is visual. Vision disorders often cause learning and behaviour dif� culties, but sometimes in ways that are not obvious. Children have individual learning styles, strengths and weaknesses, and as parents we want them to have nothing preventing them from reaching their own personal potential. One way to ensure that is a thorough eye and vision examination by an optometrist.This is the message during Children’s Vision Month, in October, from Doctors of Optometry Canada. Go to “Ask a Doctor of Optometry” on Facebook for the full answer to the above question, and many others, or visit the website at doctorsofoptometry.ca.

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Legion lends a handLea Silver from Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization is presented with $750 from Jim Blackburn of the Mt. Benson Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 last Wednesday. The money will help fund essential academic and recreational programming for local children with neuro-developmental disabilities.

Preschool pours anniversary tea

The Nanaimo Parent Participation Preschool is having a tea party to mark 40 years in the community.

The non-profit organization is based out of Brechin United Church.

“It’s unique, because it’s parent par-ticipation,” said Lynn Macaulay, early childhood educator. “The parents are my assistants in the classroom with me.”

The preschool likes to mark mile-stone years by bringing together families from the program’s past and present.

“It’s to celebrate and invite all the previous parents to come and join us to have some cake and tea,” Macau-lay said.

The party is from 2-4 p.m. on Satur-day (Oct. 25) at the church.

For more information, please phone 250-756-9768.

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58th AnnualGeneral Meeting

Memorial Society of BCSaturday, October 25, 2014

1:00 - 3:00 pmJames Bay New Horizons Society

General Public Welcome! 234 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2G7

ELECTION OF OFFICERSMusic By: Victoria Mandolin Orchestra

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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.

What is the difference between a Mobile home and a Modular Home?The main differences between Modular and Manufactured (aka mobile homes) are construction standards, materials and foundations. Manufactured / Mobile homes are built on a steel frame and are normally placed on wood blocking, concrete pil-lars and sometimes on metal posts. Modular homes are built with a wood � oor system and are designed to go on a either a crawlspace or a base-ment. Modular homes are built to Canadian Standards Association CSA-A277 (Cana-dian National Building Code) and are built to meet BC Building Code. These Standard Speci� cations can include engineered � oor trusses, 2 x 6 exterior walls, 8’ & 9’ ceilings and primed and painted drywall. Building structural module homes indoors, in a con-trolled environment, resolves many problems typical of conventional on-site building. Both materials and schedules are less vulnerable to weather conditions. Tolerances are more exact and quality more consistent. Costs are lower and prices and completion dates more reliable, as the work of specialized trades workers is more easily scheduled and coordinated. Full testing of plumbing, wiring, heating and other systems before Modules leave the factory ensures every completed structure still meets the manufacturer’s exact-ing CSA approved standards. Deerwood Estates is a gated community and the Modular homes were built by Retire West, a family owned company with a solid reputation earned through 25 years of planning, development and management of Modular home com-munities in BC. Deerwood Estates is distinguished by quality in design and construction and is a Hallmark in tasteful landscaping and attention to detail in the development of streetscapes and generous green space. Call Tim Wait, known by many as Mr. Deerwood to view his many listings in this friendly village that offers a relaxed lifestyle.

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bedroom furnitureI bought a pillow top mattress a couple of years ago and the top is packing on it, can I add a layer of foam to � x it?Some people would say yes my experience says no. When your pillowtop mattress top fails (which they will typically do in anywhere from a year to 5) you’re already starting to sag on it. When you add more foam to the top you tend to increase the amount of the sag. This is one of the many things that bothers me about the conventional mattress industry. They know these layers will fail so why not give the customer a way to replace it?You can read more at www.johnsbedrooms.com and click on John’s articles.

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Does granite stain?Granite is approximately 95-98% stain resistant, however; all stone is porous to some extent. Most colours of granite will never show any moisture.

Your first granite countertop sealing is included in our price and we recommend sealing on a yearly basis.

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mortgage brokers

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Can I consolidate my debt into my mortgage?Yes, there are many ways you can make your mortgage work to your bene� t and consolidating your debt into your mortgage is one of them. It is an effective way to reduce interest paid on credit cards and other high interest loans. On top of that there is no interest rate increase, unlike most banks for a consolidation loan, one local credit union is PRIME + 6% for that right now. Consider a Mortgage Check-up with us before the end of the year to evaluate your mortgage strategy and have many tools brought to your attention. We may be able to save you thousands and it doesn’t cost you anything!A mortgage check up is an important part of your plan for meeting your � nancial goals.It is an easy way to insure… · that your repayment approach suits you, for example with payments structured to maximize mortgage principal reduction or on the other hand maximum monthly cash� ow · any consumer debt you may have (such as credit card balances) is transferred to a lower interest rate, · you have access to the lowest-cost funds for renovations, education or other major expenditures.Contact us, Your Trusted Local Mortgage Experts, to learn more about your current mortgage options and how to make your home equity work for you. We look forward to helping!

KRISTA VERHIEL & SHARON FAUCHON

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hearing specialist

JEFF CAMPBELL, RHIP ■

What can I expect at my � rst Hearing Evaluation?If you suspect that you may be experiencing hearing loss, the � rst step is to arrange a complimentary hearing evaluation with a Hearing Care Professional. At this appointment, for which you should plan approximately one hour, you will meet your hearing consultant, either an Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist. He or she will review a questionnaire with you, gathering details concerning your history, your hearing health and how you feel about your communication ability. You will then undergo an examination of your ear canals, checking for ear wax and ensuring your ear canals are clear for testing. The hearing test itself involves listening for various tones and word tests to determine your hearing ability. Following this assessment, your Hearing Care Professional will review your individual results in detail and discuss solutions that are best suited for you.Early detection and treatment of hearing problems can have a positive impact on your quality of life. Call Connect Hearing today to book your complimentary hearing evaluation and two-week no-cost hearing aid trial.

1-800-563-4327NANAIMO CLINICS 4-1150 Terminal Ave. N.105-6560 North Island Hwy.www.connecthearing.ca

denturist

TED CARSON

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What happens if I don’t replace my dentures regularly?A ‘worn out’ denture can have devastating effects that are often invisible and imperceptible to the denture wearer. Dentures are made of a hard, rigid material, but your face, mouth and jaw change over the years. The denture cannot adapt to the changes and the arti� cial teeth wear down with time.Some possible harmful effects suffered by wearers of old dentures include headaches, earaches, neck pain, TMJ problems and cracked or continually sore corners of the mouth. Dietary problems and dif� cult digestion can lead to overall health problems. More laborious chewing can cause softening of the gums which can mean irritation and pain and sometimes loose pliable tissues.Wearing dentures that are 10-15 years old inevitably cause permanent damage to the mouth. The longer you delay replacing your dentures, the more your appearance and comfort will be affected. Don’t take chances with your health! For personal, professional denture care contact Ted Carson at Carson Denture Clinic for a free consultation.

250-758-3731

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HERBERT EDGAR VEASEY

September 1, 1935 – October 11, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband and

ather Herb ease a er a long and di cult ght with de en a orn in Har on alle

Alberta to Herbert and Katarina Veasey, Herb was the eldest son of children he fa ily oved to anai o in where Herb graduated fro ohn haw High chool in His career in the

heavy construc on industry for all of his wor ing life too hi all over ri sh olu bia In Herb started his own construc on business, opera ng pri arily in the central Vancouver Island area for over years urple Herb e ployed s of people over the course of his career and was a well-respected individual nown for his honesty and wor ethics ever

afraid to get his hands dirty, Herb was as happy in the ditch as he was outHerb grew up with a love for hun ng and shing but was ost passionate about his volunteer re gh ng posi on or over years Herb

was an ac ve and co i ed e ber of the ellington Volunteer ire epart ent ears

of services with the re depart ent saw Herb win nu erous Vancouver Island ire ighter s Associa on awards and events Herb leaves behind his wife of years, ucille, and his two children Herb r Ale andra and anelle atric His adored grandchildren tephanie, yan, Kyle and ily will forever be

in his heart redeceased by his other, father and sisters,

he leaves behind his siblings argaret, harles and Harvey iane as well as nu erous nieces, nephews and cousins a ily was everything to Herb!

ur hear elt than s and deepest respect and gra tude goes out to the co passionate and wonderful caregivers of Malaspina Gardens who helped a e Herb s nal years as peaceful as possibleIn lieu of owers, dona ons in Herb s e ory can be ade to the Al hei er s ociety or the Heart and tro e ociety of A celebra on of life is planned for p on unday ctober th, at the ellington o unity Hall, located at orunna

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RICHARDBRADLEY

December 1, 1923 - October 13, 2014Richard passed away peacefully at Nanaimo

Regional Hospital where he had received excellent, compassionate care.

Born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Joined the Navy at age 17 and sailed aboard the H.M.S. Wanderer until being torpedoed on his birthday in 1942. He later joined the H.M.S. Manxman. At the end of the war he joined the Army and was shipped overseas and promoted to Sergeant. He returned to civvy street but soon joined the Territorial Army (Royal Signals) and soon became Staff Sergeant. In 1966 he gave everything up in England and emigrated to Canada and enjoyed a full and happy life driving the Blue Buses in West Vancouver and traveling North America in their Motorhome. Both Mum and Dad in 2002 then moved to Parksville to be close to their Family.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis of 70 years, Son Tony (Jacqui), 4 Grandchildren and 10

Great Grandchildren. He was Predeceased by his Son Jimmy, July 1983.

Although the years have slipped by fastthey’ve left us memories, forever last

They make us smile and, give us pleasureto think of times, a real treasure

He might be gone but, not far awayhis ship has sailed to a brighter dayWe loved him dearly, we always willa Dad and Husband, he fit the bill

I sleep no more, with the man I lovefor He’s in Heaven far above

But lying beside me and, in his carehis spirit lingers for us to share

Until the day when we’re togethera bond so tight no one can sever

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McDermott,Edward (Ted)

February 18, 1923 - October 11, 2014It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at 92 with his fam-ily by his side.Many thanks to VIHA homecare team and Dr. Balfour, Dr. Rassiah, Fire dept, Police dept and Ambulance team. No service will be held at ed s re uest. In lieu of owers donations can be made in Ted’s memory to the Kidney Foundation.

Graham, Jean MargaretGraham, Jean Margaret (nee Porter) 92, born August 12,1922 in Chemainus, B.C., passed away at Deertrail Cottage Care Home Duncan B.C. on October 16,2014. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Patrick Richard Haldon Graham on June 21,2014. She is survived by her brother Harry Porter (Jackie), sons Richard Graham (Evelia), Gordon Graham (Margaret), daughter Patricia Blightt (Ted), grandchildren Brendon Blightt (Katrina), Grady Blightt and David Graham (Tempest), great grandchildren Madeline and Benjamin Blightt, nieces Cindy Crank, Sunny Hohn (David) and Noni Weaver (Henry). She was predeceased by her niece Stephanie Hebert and nephew Allen Porter. Jean grew up in Saltair and after graduating from Ladysmith Secondary in 1940 she worked at C.I.B.C in Ladysmith. She married Patrick Graham on February 10,1944 in Chemainus and moved to Vancouver in 1946. They retired and moved back to her family home in Saltair in 1978. Jean lived her Christian faith everyday by the loving deeds she did for everyone around her. She was a very caring and compassionate person. Her loss will be felt deeply by her family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Britton-Foster, her caregivers, and the staff at the Deertrail Cottage Care Home. Special thanks to neighbours and friends Ed and Elsie Vermiere. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Chemainus on Saturday October 25th at 3 pm. Reception to follow at the Church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to charity of choice.

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CECIL MARSHALLFebruary 10, 1024 - October 10, 2014

Survived by wife V. Patricia, sister Mrs. Marguerite McLaren, 3 sons, Bob, Barry and Bruce Marshall, step-son Lyle Waldorf (Elaine), Don Hunter (Flo), stepdaughter Joy King (Dwain), stepson Michael Pillat (Karen); grandchildren Jared Pillat (Tanya), Hailey Pillat, Breanne King, Jason Waldorf (Cherise), Kevin Waldorf (Michael), Shawn Hunter (Rhonda), Scott Hunter; great-grandchildren Maddison Hunter, Oliver Hunter, Jacob Waldorf. Pre-deceased by parents, one sister, 2 brothers, 2 wives, and one stepson. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Sincere thank you to Dr. Lam and all the other doctors that cared for him. Thank you to all the staff at the Nanaimo Senior’s Village. No service. No flowers. Donations to the charity of your choice.

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OTHERS Re: The Estate of Bert Gisborne, de-ceased, formerly of 13570 Cedar Road, Cedar, British Co-lumbia.Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Bert Gisborne are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at the Executor’s address, on or before April 15, 2015, after which date the Executor will dis-tribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.M o n t g o m e r y Gisborne, Executor, 307 Bay Street, Oril-lia, Ontario Canada L3V 3X2.

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It is with great sadness we announce the pass-ing of our dear Marilyn. Piano teacher, bird watcher, and Book-worm owner, she was a graceful, kind soul. She will be greatly missed by her friends and fam-ily. She leaves behind her husband Michael of 48 years. Children, Christopher Whipps (wife Melissa, children Amelia and Evelyn) and Kirsten Hoyer (hus-band Christopher, children Michael, Larissa, and Nicholas). Sisters Glenna Redlich and June Degenstein. In-laws Lawrence and Su-san Whipps, Tom and Joanne Whipps, and Joan and John Brears. Many nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her sister Margaret, and parents Stuart and Edith Joiner of Vulcan Alberta where she was born.

We will remember her love, kindness, grace, and incredible strength in the face of a lengthy illness.

Donations may be made to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation.

A small family service has already taken place. Condolences may be offered at [email protected]

Whipps, Marilyn EdithJanuary 2, 1948 – October 2, 2014

Estelle Fox Dunphy

May 23, 1933 -October 12, 2014

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Estelle Pearl

Fox Dunphy, 81, of Nanaimo, BC and formally of Woodstock, NB on October 12,2014. Survived by her loving husband, Murray, Nanaimo, BC; grandson, Brady, Vancouver, BC; brother, Darrell (Nina), Fredericton, NB; stepchildren, special nieces and nephews, and loyal friend, Rowena Scott of Burtts Corner, NB. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Louetta Gould; first husband Ursule Fox; her son Gary; brothers George, Hazen and Robert and sisters, Florence and Winnie.Estelle will always be remembered for her kindness and her love for her family, as well as her happiness and the great joy she had for life. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to her surgeon, Dr. Carr; her family physician, Dr. Pienaar; the Palliative Care Unit, Nanaimo General Hospital; and the wonderful volunteers from the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society.A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 2pm at the St. Philip by-the-Sea Anglican Church, 7113 Lantzville Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society (envelopes will be available at the service).

Maria Olfert

September 22, 1933 – October 10, 2014It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Maria (Mickey) Olfert who passed away on October 10, 2014. She is survived by her husband Curly Olfert, daughters Deb and Sandra and son James. Grandchildren

dam, eau, Jus n, ailey, Steen and Joal. Great grand children Magen and ack. er siblings ete, iel, ilda and erman. Service for Maria will be held on October 23, 2014 at 3:00 pm at the North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Road adysmith C. Condolences may be o ered

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Born May 27, 1943 passed away peacefully on October 12, 2014 at Nanaimo Hospital.

Shirley was predeceased by her father Victor Mason, mother Helena Mason, her nephew Ryan, and Spouse Clifford Nevison. She is survived by her sister Kathleen (Frank) Radak.

Shirley was highly respected in the medical field as a Registered Nurse, always willing to help anyone in need. She will be sadly missed.

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Raiders done after loss to SunBY GREG SAKAKIThe News BulleTiN

The V.I. Raiders weren’t able to extend their 10th anniversary season any further.

Nanaimo’s B.C. Football Conference team lost 47-16 to the Okanagan Sun on Sunday in Kelowna’s Apple Bowl stadium.

“We had good fight all the way through,” said Brian Ridgeway, Raiders coach. “Even though they had some really big plays on us, guys battled through that.”

Okie started fast, building a 30-1 lead on two passing touchdowns of 51 and 74 yards and a 69-yard rush-ing TD.

“We had a few busts…” Ridgeway said. “A team like the Okanagan Sun, they’re going to make those into massive plays.”

V.I. scored its first major just before halftime, a short run TD from Nate Berg.

“That was a really good drive,” Ridgeway said. “We systematically worked it all the way down the field and we should have had more of that.”

Raiders QB Liam O’Brien connected with receiver Marshall Cook for a late passing TD to round out the scoring.

Ridgeway said his team was generally prepared for the opposition’s game plan, though the Sun showed some new looks.

“I think we can compete and win any game. Our game plans are solid,” the coach said. “We just needed to have a couple plays go our way and it would have been a different outcome.”

O’Brien finished 18-for-34 passing for 233 yards. Cook was V.I.’s top receiver with 68 catches and Berg had five catches for 58 yards.

Micheal Ritchott had 46 rushing yards on five car-ries.

Defensively, Dylan Chap-delaine and Owen Redlick each made six solo tack-les and Ash Gayat had five tackles and a sack. Nathan Warawa and Tyler Harvey also had sacks.

The Sun defence came up with three fumble recov-eries, an interception and seven sacks.

Ridgeway said he’s not happy anytime his team loses, but with the season

now over, he was thinking positively.

“ I ’ m re a l l y, re a l l y proud of how these boys responded,” he said. “This was a very adverse year, lots of things that were barriers and could have caused guys to pack up and go home, but they didn’t. They stuck with it and got better as a team.”

GRID BITS … The Langley Rams edged the Kamloops Broncos 48-46 in the other BCFC semifinal.

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V.I. Raiders quarterback Liam O’Brien tries to break the tackle of Okanagan Sun opponent Cord Delinte during Sunday’s B.C. Football Conference semifinal game in Kelowna. The Sun won 47-16.

IV.I. LOSES 47-16, eliminated from B.C. playoffs.

Clippers win two, extend hot streak

The Nanaimo Clippers can’t be beaten these days.

The city’s B.C. Hockey League team won both its weekend games and has now won five straight and nine of its last 10. The Clippers skated circles around the Prince George Spruce Kings in a 5-1 win Saturday night at Frank Crane Arena, then beat the Powell River Kings 4-1 the following afternoon on the road.

In Saturday’s game, the Shipmen out-shot the visitors 24-5 in the first period, took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission and coasted to victory over the Mainland Division-leading Sprucies.

Brendan Taylor had two goals and an assist and Anthony Rinaldi, Devin Brosseau and Edwin Hooken-son were the other goal scor-ers. Guillaume Decelles only needed to make 19 saves as shots ended up 59-20.

The next day, Jake Jackson snapped a 1-1 tie early in the second period and added another marker early in the third. Brett Roulston and Rinaldi were other goal scorers and Decelles earned the win in net as shots were 30-28 for Nanaimo.

“Last year we had a tough time get-ting over .500 there, so it’s nice to take the next step and be at the top of the division,” said Sheldon Rempal, Clip-pers forward, after a win last week. “It’s where you want to be.”

GAME ON … The Clippers visit the Vic-toria Grizzlies on Wednesday (Oct. 22) at 7 p.m. at the Q Centre. The Clips then host the West Kelowna Warriors on Fri-day at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena and play another home game Sunday at 2 p.m. against the Surrey Eagles.

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LAST WEDNESDAY the Clippers beat the Powell River Kings 4-3 in double overtime and a web-exclusive article was published the next day at www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports.

TO BE ALERTED to new articles on the Clippers and view more action photos after home games, please fol-low News Bulletin sports editor Greg sakaki on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Bulletinsports.

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30 Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, October 21, 2014 SPORTS www.nanaimobulletin.com


Countries clashWestminster College Griffins player Isaiah Tademy, left, puts up a lay up against VIU Mariners opponent Harrison Stupich during Saturday’s exhibition game at the Vancouver Island University gym. VIU swept the touring National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics squad from Utah by scores of 86-77, 88-65.

VIU volleyball starts serving

Vancouver Island University’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams began the PacWest season this past weekend with a home-and-home series against the Camosun Chargers. For scores and an action photo, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports.

VIU soccer sides both finish first

The VIU Mariners soccer teams are at the top of the table, right where they want to be for playoffs.

Vancouver Island University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams closed out the regular season with shutouts over the Kwantlen Polytech-nic Eagles on Sunday at Merle Logan Field. The M’s women won 1-0 and the men fol-lowed up with a 2-0 victory.

The Mariners men (10-2-3) and women (11-3-1) both finish first in the Pacific Western Athlet ic Association regular season.

“I’m really proud of the girls. They’ve worked really hard,” said Anup Kang, coach of the Mariners ladies.

K a t i e R o d g e r s scored the game-win-ning goal Sunday and Shelby Walker had the shutout.

“We’ve got goals that we want to meet and this is just the

first of our goals,” said Kang. “Now we move on to the sec-ond step.”

For the men, Victor Blasco scored both goals Sunday and Scott Brown finished with the shutout.

“I was pleased with the way we worked today,” said Bill Mer-riman, coach of the men’s team. “Obvi-ously it’s great to fin-ish the season with a win at home.”

B o t h M a r i n e r s teams had lost 2-1 to the Douglas Roy-als the day before at Merle Logan, so Sun-day’s shutouts give them back momen-tum before playoffs.

GAME ON … Provin-cials will be hosted by Quest University in Squamish. The VIU women play Kwantlen on Friday (Oct. 24) at 7 p.m., while the VIU men start action Saturday at 1 p.m. against the host Kermodes … To see an action photo from Sunday’s men’s match, please visit www.nanaimobulle-tin.com/sports … For more soccer, pick up Thursday’s issue of the Bulletin.

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RESTAURANTS SHOPPING RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT KIDS’ STUFF SERVICE HEALTH

SURVEY SAYS: Best martinis, best pubs and more WINNER PROFILES: What it takes to be picked Best of the City

2014

Seeing stars:Nanaimo Astronomy Club finds

best view of the constellations

COOL CARS:Vintage car clubs show off rides,

share stories of vehicle history

pedal power:Trails and paths allow cyclists

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busy roads

Check out the entire 2014 Best of the City magazine

online at: www.nanaimobulletin.com

BEST GAS BARMid Island Co-op2517 Bowen Road

1901 Highland Blvd.1350 Cranberry Avenue

877 Bruce Avenue60 Victoria Crescent

6673 Mary Ellen Drive548 North Rd., Gabriola

1401 Alberni Hwy, Parksville376 Trans Canada Hwy, Ladysmith

www.midisland.coop

BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORDenMar Electric1810 Freemont Road

Nanaimo, BC V9S 3H4(250) 758-8464

www.denmarelectric.com

BEST ROOFING COMPANY

Erickson Roofing Ltd.#7-4151 Mostar Rd.

Nananimo, BC V9T 6A6(250) 758-5440

www.ericksonroofing.com

BEST DAYCAREJolly Giant Childcare

Ltd.262 Irwin Street

Nanaimo, BC V9R 4X5(250) 753-8845

2521 Nadely CrescentNanaimo, BC V9T 5T1

(250) 751-8841436 Selby Street

Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R7(250) 754-8833

14 Strickland StreetNanaimo, BC V9R 4R9

(250) 754-8851www.jollygiant.ca

BEST LOCAL CAMPGROUND

Living Forest Oceanside Campground

& RV6 Maki Road

Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N7(250) 755-1755

www.livingforest.com

BEST AUTO SERVICING

Bavarian Imports1712 Kidson Rd

Nanaimo, BC V9S 3H2(250) 729-8993

BEST PLACE FOR BIRTHDAY

PARTIESBrechin Lanes

1870 East WellingtonNanaimo, BC V95 5X7

(250) 753-2341www.brechinlanes.ca

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BEST YOGA STUDIOMoksha Yoga Nanimo100-5271 Rutherford Rd.

250-756-4647103-1807 Bowen Rd

250-753-94491881 Dufferin Cres.

(Opening November 2014)www.mokshayogananaimo.com

BEST TANNING SALONDivine Glow TanningUnit F - 427 Fitzwilliam St

250-754-2269www.divineglow.ca

best of the cityFood &Dining

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BEST MEDITERRANEAN

FOODAsteras Greek Taverna

Restaurant347 Wesley Street

Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 3A7250-716-0451www.asteras.ca

BEST NACHOSGina’s Mexican Café

47 SkinnerNanaimo, BC V9R 5K4

250-753-5411www.ginasmexicancafe.ca

BEST PUBLongwood Brew Pub

5775 Turner RoadNanaimo, BC V9T 6L8

250-729-8225www.longwoodbrewpub.com

BEST HAMBURGERS

Mrs. Riches Dinner Club Café

199 Fraser StreetNanaimo, BC V9R 5C1

250-753-8311www.mrsriches.ca

BEST FRENCH FRIESPirate Chips75 Front Street

Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9250-753-2447

www.pirate-chips.com

BEST FAST FOODSWendy’s Restaurant

2980 Island HighwayNanaimo, BC V9T 5V4620 Terminal Avenue

Port Place Shopping CentreNanaimo, BC V9R 5E2

BEST KID FRIENDLY

RESTAURANTWhite Spot

130 N. Terminal AvenueNanaimo, B.C. 250-754-2241

www.whitespot.ca

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT

White Spot130 N. Terminal Avenue

Nanaimo, B.C. 250-754-2241

www.whitespot.ca

BEST DELI & PLACE TO BUY MEAT

Nesvogs Meats & Sausage Co.

Suite 2 - 1533 Estevan RoadNanaimo, B.C. V9S 3Y3

250-753-4248

BEST PIZZAMambo’s Gourmet Pizza

16 Victoria Cres.Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8

(250) 753-6667

BEST CATERING BUSINESS

Spice of Life Catering Ltd.

1-888-416-7060(250) 390-3197

www.spiceoflifecatering.ca

BEST SUSHINori Japanese

Restaurant6750 N. Island Hwy.,

Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3(250) 751-3377

www.nanaimonori.com

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BEST MARINE SUPPLIER

The Harbour Chandler52 Esplanade

Nanaimo, BC V9R 4Y7(250) 753-2425

www.harbourchandler.com

BEST LIGHTING STORE

McLaren Lighting Ltd.105-2520 Bowen RoadNanaimo, BC V9T 3L3

(250) 758-0138www.mclarenlighting.com

BEST PLACE TO BUY TOOLSMidland Tools

464 N. Terminal AveNanaimo, BC V9S 4J9

(250) 754-6742www.midlandtools.ca

BEST STORE FOR LADIES WEAR

Quintessential2 Commercial StreetNanaimo, BC 5G2

(250) 753-1041www.quintessential.me

www.facebook.com/quintessential.fashions

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BEST PLUMBING AND HEATING

BUSINESSArchie Johnstone

Plumbing and Heating113 Gava Place

Nanaimo, BC V9T 0H9(250) 754-2232www.ajph.com

BEST WINE MAKING STORE

Wine KitzSuite 9-1150 Terminal Ave. N

Nanaimo, BC V9S 1L6(250) 753-5118

6581 Aulds Rd, Suite 501Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J6

(250) 390-1362www.winekitz.com

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