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Orange you glad to be swimming? Ethan Alsop, Samantha Barney, Mariah Jones and Bethany Geiger were four of the dozens of Ladysmith Orca Swim Club members to participate in the annual club swim-a-thon Friday to raise money to offset pool fees and expenses. During the swim-a-thon, club members swam lengths of the pool for up to two hours, taking orange-eating breaks to refresh their energy. The Orcas raised $1,705 last year and $2,550 in 2010. Swimmers are still collecting money towards this year’s total. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE
Kinsmen receive grant for park’s final phase Niomi Pearson
from Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. The Kinsmen are now looking for ways to fundraise the final portion. With the recent announcement that the federal government is axing the penny, Paterson said a penny drive might be the best way to come up with the funds.
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A new $35,000 B.C. Gaming Grant means the third and final phase of Ladysmith’s Brown Drive Kin Park could be complete before the end of the summer. “We thought it would be another year before phase three Quoted in the Chronicle was done. With this grant, it’s turned the whole thing “The grant does not mean we’re out around,” said Duck Paterson of the Ladysmith Kinsmen. “The grant does not mean we’re out of the woods yet, but of the woods yet, but it makes it it makes it look super promising.” look super promising.” Paterson said the organization received notification of the grant March 23 after making the application in Duck Paterson, Ladysmith Kinsmen December. “We got [a $45,000 grant] when we did phase two, and we thought that was it but figured let’s take a chance and “Six thousand dollars in the whole scheme of things isn’t see if we could get [another] one to finish phase three,” a whole pile of money,” he said. “If we got $2.25 from each he said. household [in Ladysmith], that would finish the playground. With the gaming grant and $10,000 being committed by In fact, if anyone has $2.25 they want to donate, they can the Town of Ladysmith in its preliminary budget, as well phone me and I’ll come and get it.” as an additional $3,700 raised by the playground commitThe Brown Drive Kin Park project began as a dream tee, the Kinsmen are approximately $6,000 short of the almost immediately after its rotting predecessor had to $54,000 needed to purchase the playground equipment be torn down nearly three years ago.
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Since then, it has been a real community effort to get the park to where it now stands. Donations and volunteer hours have poured in from businesses like Dave Stalker Excavating and Leyland Contracting. Last year, the Oceanview Community Church held a number of fundraisers to help out the cause. “We have a lot of great people — businesses, organizations and individuals that see the advantages of doing this because it enhances the community and gives people a lot of pride,” Paterson said. Phase one of the park was completed in March 2011 at a cost of $73,000. Phase two followed in the summer of 2011 at a cost of $64,000. “To get phase one and two done as quick as we did and get the grass and ground cover in ... took a fair chunk of energy and knocking on doors,” Paterson said. “We figured we had pretty much drained everything for the next little while.” If the project is complete by the end of the year, Henderson has committed to donating a $3,000 swing set, which would be installed on the toddler portion of the playground. Anyone wanting to donate to the Brown Drive Kin Park project can do so at the Ladysmith and District Credit Union or can call Paterson at 250-245-2263.
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Employment assistance changes this week Niomi Pearson and Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
It will be business as usual as Global Vocational Services begins offering employment services to local residents this week, says owner Ann Norris. The Duncan-based company opened its doors in Ladysmith this Monday after winning the provincial contract for employment services in the Cowichan region from the B.C. government late last year. A grand opening ceremony is being planned for later this month. “There will be a resource centre where people can access information on job postings, they can use computers in job search, we will have employment counsellors and resumé workshops, and we can provide assistance to people who are interested in re-training or the wage subsidy program or even in starting their own business,” Norris said. Under the new Employment Program of BC (EPBC), Global will be responsible for providing employment services within the catchment area, which now extends from Yellowpoint to the top of the Malahat and west to Nitnat. Previously, Duncan and Ladysmith were separated into their own catchment, and the contract for local employment services belonged to Employment Navigators. Employment Navigators stopped seeing clients March 30 and has a month to wind down before vacating its First Avenue building on April 30. Employment Navigators held an open house April 1 to say goodbye and thank you to the community. The event included a silent auction for the disposal of the Ladysmith Employment Assistance Society’s assets, and all the money raised through the auction will be given back to the community. “The community’s been very sup-
portive,” said executive director Ann MacGillivray. Employment Navigators employed eight staff members in Ladysmith. “This is extremely sad, and it is heartwrenching,” said MacGillivray. “What I told the staff at a staff meeting is to think of all the people in Ladysmith they have helped move forward and helped make their lives become successful. That is the crux of what Employment Navigators is about. To be allowed to do this, the opportunity has been a blessing.” MacGillivray believes Employment Navigators has helped “hundreds upon hundreds” of people in almost 20 years. Anywhere between 400 and 500 people came through its doors each month, and more than 3,000 accessed employment assistance in 2011. MacGillivray feels Employment Navigators’ service is summed up well by one former client who e-mailed to say she was sad the office was closing because the career consultant she saw there believed LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE in her when she didn’t even believe in Ladysmith Employment Assistance Society staff and board members said goodbye to the herself. Jennifer Watt has used Employment community during an open house April 1 at Employment Navigators. Kneeling in front are Navigators for career testing and consult- Ann MacGillivray, who worked for Employment Navigators for 3.5 years, and Christine Deing with Art Lewis. clark, a fan for 20 years and employee for 1.5 years. Standing, from left, are Sharon Erickson, “There was a lot of personal support,” she an employee for 12 years, founding board member Jacynthe Dugas and Art Lewis, a staff said. “I did a lot of testing here. That was member for 4.5 years. great and focused me a bit. It was great to have the convenience to walk in here and she joined the Ladysmith Employment ents in tiers — not about Global Vocational e-mail a resumé or cover letter and always Assistance Society board in the early 1990s Services themselves as the providers. get great advice. As always, it was great after leaving her government job. “We do wish the new service provider to deal with the people here; they’re nice Dugas is sad to see Employment every success,” said MacGillivray. people here. They let me take books out Navigators close. Global Vocational Services is located at of the library; anything I needed.” “What a loss for the community after 20 Suite 11-740 First Ave. and will be open Board member Jacynthe Dugas estab- years of service of helping people,” she Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. lished Employment Navigators nearly 20 said. “For me, it brings a lot of sadness “We’re hoping it’s relatively seamless for years ago. She was supervisor of employ- because I established the agency. There the people who use the services, so what ment services in Nanaimo with the fed- was a need, and there is still a need.” they found at Employment Navigators, eral government, and a similar service Dugas worries about how the provincial they will still be able to find in our offices,” was being provided in Parksville. Dugas government is changing the way the ser- Norris said. “We certainly welcome everyfelt it would be useful in Ladysmith, and vice is being provided, such as placing cli- body to stop by.”
Charges cleared in fatal 2008 Cassidy crash Jenn McGarrigle BLACK PRESS
A Nanaimo mother was cleared March 30 of impaired and dangerous driving charges stemming from a December 2008 crash that killed her two sons. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Douglas Halfyard found Clare Bekkers not guilty of two counts of impaired driving causing death, two counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm, two counts of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
“I’m just really glad it’s over,” said an Halfyard found that while it was prov- “She’s happy to have it over,” he said. emotional Bekkers, who was quickly led en her manner of driving fell below the “She’ll be grieving for the rest of her away by her father, outside the court- standard of a reasonable driver and was life.” house. objectively dangerous, he was not satisKing said it was a case that had to be “I’d like to just go home.” fied beyond a reasonable doubt that her pursued, given the deaths, injuries and The crash happened Dec. 22, 2008, at driving was a marked departure from the property damage that resulted from the about 4:20 p.m. in the southbound lane standard of a reasonable driver. crash, and reiterated his argument that of the Island Highway near the Cassidy He also found the Crown failed to black ice was to blame for the crash. Inn. prove beyond a reasonable doubt that “No one expected black ice,” he said. Bekkers, driving northbound on the Bekkers’s ability to operate a vehicle Crown counsel Frank Dubenski said highway in a Ford Escape SUV, crossed was impaired by alcohol or drugs at the it is too early to say if the Crown will the centre line into oncoming traf- time of the crash. appeal the decision. fic, triggering a multi-car collision that Her lawyer, Bert King, said the past “This was a tough case,” he said. “We killed her two sons and injured her two three years have been horrendous for knew that it was going to be an uphill daughters. Bekkers. battle.”
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Love of volunteering motivates Van Rooyen Ladysmith Princess from 2010-11 now participating in B.C. Ambassador program Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
Jayse Van Rooyen has always loved volunteering in her community, and she’ll have even more opportunities to get out there as she embarks on the British Columbia Ambassador Program. Van Rooyen, 20, loved participating in the Ladysmith Ambassador program so much that she wanted to take the next step and sign up for the provincial program this year. The program is open to any young man or LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONCILE woman aged 17 to 23 who has previously Jayse Van Rooyen is representing Ladysmith in the B.C. Ambassador program. held an Ambassador/ i n t e r e s t e d i n t h e ed to be part of the year-old boy. Royal title in B.C. Ladysmith Ambassador Ambassador program “Any opportunity that Van Rooyen was a Ladysmith Princess for program through her is that she loves volun- came up, I was like ‘I’d love to do that,’” she 2010-11 and was named friend Janna Bastian, teering. who works at the “It’s probably the only said. Miss Congeniality. Va n R o o y e n i s “It was really cool I got Beantime as well and thing I do,” she laughed. crowned with my two was an Ambassador. “It’s the only hobby I excited for the B.C. Ambassador program best friends,” she said. She told Van Rooyen have.” T h r o u g h o u t h i g h because it has even “We had a really great she should get involved year. It was awesome.” because she loves vol- school, Van Rooyen more components than Van Rooyen, who grew unteering so much. As volunteered in many the Ladysmith program. up on lighthouses but well, the Rotary Club different ways, includ- The provincial program moved to Ladysmith — which was her spon- ing as a candy striper, nurtures provincial when she was five, grad- sor — and particularly head of student council, leaders and encouruated from Ladysmith Michael Furlot helped a mentor, and member ages young people to Secondary School in encourage Van Rooyen of the yearbook com- get involved in governmittee and co-editor of ment, as well as helps 2010. Last year, she to participate. “I had a lot of mentors the student newspaper. with post-secondary took a year off to focus on the Ambassador telling me I would love Van Rooyen was also education, explained program and work at it,” she said. “Being part part of the grad com- Van Rooyen. “It encourages you to In the Beantime Café to of another fun group mittee, and she was a travel all over B.C. and and getting myself valedictorian. save money for school. One of Van Rooyen’s see what else is out Van Rooyen started involved in my town her Bachelor of Arts were reasons for me to favourite volunteer- there,” she said. “It’s at Vancouver Island do it. It really helped ing experiences was more about knowledge University this fall, and my self-confidence and t h e t w o y e a r s s h e about our province volunteered with Big and volunteering in she wants to become a public speaking.” One of the main rea- Brothers Big Sisters, your community and school counsellor. Van Rooyen became sons Van Rooyen want- mentoring an eight- really loving where
you’re from.” For the B.C. Ambassador program, Van Rooyen will have to take a three-hour knowledge test on B.C., do a presentation about Ladysmith, do an interview with the judges and participate in a speech and talent night. There are 14 candidates this year, and three Ambassadors will be chosen to represent the youth of B.C. “I think this is kind of my one last step to this,” said Van Rooyen. “I loved the Ladysmith Ambassador program. I just really love the B.C. Ambassador parogram and what it’s all about. I’m really excited. I think when you go into these programs, everyone wins something. You either gain selfconfidence, or you can even get a scholarship. I really like that, and I really like how positive it is and how supportive everybody is of each other.” Van Rooyen feels it is great to have so much community support behind her, especially from the Rotary Club — which sponsored her in the Ladysmith Ambassador program and is sponsoring her in the B.C. program — the women on the Ambassador Committee, and her family. “You have so many people behind you,” she said. “It’s not really a oneman show.”
Plan for Cedar core taking shape Toby Gorman BLACK PRESS
Residents’ ideas for the future of Cedar’s core are starting to take form. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)’s Area A official community plan review found an appetite to create a new identity for the village of Cedar through a new process called the Cedar Main Street Land Use Designation. Greg Keller, senior planner with the RDN, said a cross-section of about 80 Cedar residents recently took part in a design charette, coming up with 14 distinct ideas for Cedar’s main street. “It’s the first time we’ve done this level of detailed planning for Cedar, so it’s quite exciting and there has been a lot of support from the community,” said Keller.
“Community buy-in and support are very important. I think a lot of people have been able to see the value of long-term planning and making sure that in knowing that change is coming, to have some way of looking and and participating in that change.” Some of the elements contained in the new plan include residential, employment, recreation and transportation. Ideas generated by participants are focused on encouraging development that is compatible with the area’s natural, rural setting while maintaining the village quality. Cedar main street includes land located on both sides of Cedar Road between MacMillan and Hemer roads. The goal, said Keller, is to create a more compact, walkable and complete community in Cedar as part of the Regional
Growth Strategy. “It’s not so much as encouraging development, but about providing direction with respect to what the community vision is,” he said. The Cedar Main Street Design Project launched a website at www.cedarmainstreetconcepts.com March 26 to provide RDN Area A residents with results of the design charette. A questionnaire is also available on the website until May 7. The next step of the process is to compile results from the questionnaire, submit them to the consultant working on the project, draft a final report and build draft guidelines for future public consideration. Keller hopes to have the official community plan amendment process that will include the Cedar main street plan underway by the end of the year.
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Encouraging partnerships Power in Numbers gathering brought together First Nations and industry Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
The importance of economic partnerships between First Nations and non-First Nations communities and industry was at the forefront of discussion at a special gathering held on Stz’uminus First Nations territory on March 23. The event featured Chief Kim Baird of the Tsawassen First Nation and Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band, who discussed projects their respective communities have undertaken through partnership with various sectors and businesses. “It makes business sense to have a relationship with First Nations,” Louie said. “There are more First Nations in this province than anywhere in the country. That says to me that B.C. should be at the forefront of the First Nation/non-First Nation business relationship.” According to Louie, the Osoyoos Indian Band has helped generate revenue through partnerships with Jackson-Triggs Winery and helped create jobs by working with the government to build a provincial prison on reserve land. He said the band contributes $40 million to the local economy and is one of the biggest employers in the region. “When we were poor, nobody paid attention to us,” Louie said. “It makes no sense to have a poor neighbor.” Louie stressed that economic development needs to be on the top of the list and that the Stz’uminus First Nation must be prepared to possibly incur debt in the process. “It’s better to have debt and to have jobs then to have no debt and have a lot of welfare,” he said. Ray Gauthier, CEO of the Coast Salish Development Corporation (the economic development agency of the Stz’uminus First Nation), said the gathering was an oppor-
tunity to open the doors for discussion on all sides of the spectrum. “We see ourselves as a municipality in the same way that the Town of Ladysmith is a municipality ... all of the resources that are out there, we all need access to; we just have to find a way where there’s a fair and equitable distribution of those assets,” he said. “At the end of the day, we’ll accomplish a lot more if we’re working together.” The nationcurrently has a few revenue-generating projects on the go, such as the Husky Gas Station, land leasing and its own forestry company. Another recent example is the Coast Salish Development Corp.’s $5.7-million stake in the Fortis BC liquefied gas storage facility on Mt. Hayes, just outside of Ladysmith. Stz’uminus Chief John Elliot said their doors continue to be open for business, and the CSDC is working towards developing a housing project and golf course on the “four corners” lot, located at the Trans-Canada Highway and Oyster Sto-Lo Road. “It’s going to bring opportunities, it’s going to bring jobs, it’s going to bring revenue into the nation, and so we don’t have to be making phone calls to ask for money, we’ll be creating our own,” Elliot said. “So many of our students are in university, and we need to build a place for them to come home and work and have a place to grow their families.” Mayor Rob Hutchins, who was in attendance at the gathering, said he feels the partnerships being worked towards today come nearly a century too late. “We basically worked in isolation and walked down the road into the future separately,” he said. “In the last six or seven years, we’ve done far more work, but it wasn’t until 2007, 103 years after the Town’s incorporation, that we actu-
ally set up a formal arrangement for working together. We should have undertaken this decades ago, so we’re playing catch up.” The Town of Ladysmith and Stz’uminus First Nation signed a Community Accord in 2007 and are now working towards a draft Memorandum of Understanding, which will more specifically outline how the two communities can best work together. “By working together in a meaningful way in terms of sharing resources, sharing expertise, working and creating actual partnerships for economic development, it will benefit both,” Hutchins said.
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know we’ve written about the 10 per cent shift before, but it’s hard not to be inspired and want to keep spreading the word after hearing Barry O’Neill speak last week. The president of CUPE BC spoke about the 10 per cent shift during a community presentation organized by the Ladysmith 10% shift committee March 28. The shift is about more than buying local, he emphasized. “I don’t believe in local buying — I believe in local first,” he said. “I don’t just go to your store because you live here. I go to your store because it’s good for my community.” O’Neill spoke about how you can build friendships with store owners in your own community, and you get to know your neighbours better. It’s one of the benefits of shopping locally that has nothing to do with leakage analysis, economic multipliers, business incubation and import substitution — other concepts O’Neill spoke about that are important as well but can be harder to grasp and that lack the human aspect of the campaign. “The shift program is really about connecting with your neighbours,” O’Neil emphasized. But speaking of economic multipliers — and I can’t imagine I’ll say that in this space again any time soon — one of the interesting concepts O’Neill brought up was what happens when you spend $100 on books in different scenarios. Spend $100 online with a company such as Amazon, and zero dollars end up in your community. Spend that $100 at a chain store such as Chapters in a city, and $13 stays in that city. But spend $100 at your local bookstore, and $45 stays in your community. “The longer [the money] stays in the community, the more it generates,” said O’Neill. O’Neill was impressed with all the work volunteers in Ladysmith have done to raise awareness of the 10 per cent shift, and they definitely deserve praise for making us think a little more locally. — Lindsay Chung
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n 2010, the wholesale value of the not improve our record. catch of all British Columbia fishThe report went on to say that this Jean Crowder eries was nearly $1.5 billion. government fails to use the precauNDP MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT There is no doubt that fisheries are tionary principle with regards to important to our economy and our fisheries, it is not taking concrete communities. action to reduce the effects of clihealth habitat. That’s why a leaked document More than 600 scientists have mate change and has no recovery released by a former DFO employee, signed on to a letter urging the gov- plans for overfished stocks. Otto Langer, is making some very ernment not to abandon fish habitat More disturbingly, the removal of big waves in this province. protection. Of particular concern fish habitat protection seems to be A c c o r d i n g t o L a n g e r, t h e to them is the proposed decision to part of a broader plan to dismantle Conservative government may only protect fish of “cultural, eco- environmental protections across dilute the habitat protection the board. provisions of the Fisheries Act. The government has already Quoted in the Chronicle They would do that by deleting announced budget cuts for habitat protection from Section the Canadian Environmental “We will not have strong, healthy Assessment Agency and for 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. As they’ve done with other fish stocks without the habitat that Environment Canada. contentious changes, like the The Conservatives are calling supports them.” Navigable Waters Act, they for a single regulatory review could make the change by process for major resource Jean Crowder, NDP MP using the Budget Omnibus bill, extraction projects. which often runs to hundreds of Right now, large projects pages. often trigger both a federal and nomic or ecological value.” New Democrats oppose any They rightly point out that every provincial process because they attempt to remove habitat protection variety of fish has ecological value. cover areas of differing government from the mandate of the Department In February, the Royal Society of responsibility. of Fisheries and Oceans. We will Canada Expert Panel released a Many people fear that a single not have strong, healthy fish stocks report titled “Sustaining Canadian review system will not be as rigorwithout the habitat that supports Marine Biodiversity.” It showed that ous and the protections the review them. Canada lagged in meeting national system provides will be lost. And we don’t want to return to a and international commitments to New Democrats will continue time when big industry could alter protect marine biodiversity. to advocate for protection of our the landscape without any care for Removing fish habitat protection fisheries, oceans and the lakes and the fisheries that are dependent on from the department’s mandate will streams that feed them.
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She is a fantastic woman who has found a way to mintain her independence in a fun and safe way. The trolley may be controversial regarding economic benefits and passenger usage, but as far as senior independence, it is priceless. Keep on trolleying.
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Editor: I have been an advocate for a more public input to the municipal budget process for years. This year, the Town of Ladysmith has created opportunities for public to have their input. These forms at council meetings are where individuals can express their concerns or their support on how their money is being spent. This year, the preliminary budget indicates a possible 5.39-per-cent increase over last year’s municipal tax rate. This would be in addition to municipally-imposed taxes that have increased more than 60 per cent in a five-year period. Taxpayers understand that we have to pay taxes in order to pay for the services we receive from the Town, such as water and sewer. It is the non-essentials that are “nice to have or do” that need to be looked at. The trolley is a good example. Do we the taxpayer think that we are getting good values for the 2.5- to three-per-cent tax increase needed to support an air-polluting “mostly empty” bus? Are we paying exorbitant wages to our nonunionized staff? Do we need a paved 300-metre bicycle path at $200-plus per metre in an area that is seldom used by cyclists and is already in an area that is free of any car traffic, when we still have areas of town that are in need of sidewalks? (We have been told that “it won’t cost us any money because it is being paid for by provincial and federal grants.” Where do you think that grant money comes from? It is still our tax dollars.) I am disappointed that the public has failed to take advantage of the opportunity that the Town has presented the public to express their views on the short- and long-term finical planning for the Town. To find out more on how council is planning to spend and raise funds for the next five years, you can review this year’s budget and five-year plan on the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca or attend the next council meeting at City Hall. One of the problems with our
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Brent Browning sent us this photo of Surf Scoter ducks by the Saltair bridge. The colourful ducks are the males, and Browning says he hasn’t seen them here before. Send your photos to editor@ladysmithchronicle.com. municipal form of government is that we have no official opposition. We have to rely on individual councilors to ask questions and investigate what priorities we the citizens of the community want. We need to know that our dollars are being spent on necessities first and that any “nice-to-have” items are what the public really wants. We need to ensure that council dose not become or is seen to be a group of bobblehead dolls that will agree to any thing that staff puts before them. Council needs to know your feelings; they need to know your ideas. They need to know that you are concerned about how your tax dollars are being spent. If you want to let them know your thoughts, you can e-mail them at City Hall or you can leave a phone message for any of them at City Hall. If you don’t express your concerns about or your support for town projects, then you have to accept whatever they decide they feel is best for you. Robert (Rob) Johnson Ladysmith
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Thank you to all! Willow Hartig and Kathleen Nicholls Mid-Isle Soccer Club
Editor: On behalf of Mid-Isle Soccer Club, we would like to thank some people who helped make our U13 Boys and Girls wind-up tournament March 9-11 so successful. Thank you to Pat Battie and 49th Parallel Grocery for supplying our concession with food; Mile Zero Motorsports, Coast Realty, Ladysmith and District Credit Union and Ladysmith InsuranceCentre for the usage of their portable shelters (they were well-used throughout the weekend of rain); Dave Milne from Tim Hortons for the free coffee and for setting it up for us every morning; Ladysmith Parks and Rec; Galen Wilson for helping us out with First Aid; and Denny Forrest and Jim Cram for attending the tournament and presenting medals. A great time was had by all, even through the snow, rain, and wind!
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Keep on trolleying Editor: My husband and I moved to Ladysmith to retire about five years ago and fell in love with this little town. Due to various circumstances, my husband’s mother later moved here as well. She has had to downsize, adapt to a new environment and even voluntarily give up her driver’s licence knowing that her eyesight was poor. After losing some of her independence, she has expounded on the sheer delight she enjoys being able to catch the trolley. She even obtained a pass and will use the trolley to get a few groceries or pop into the library.
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Nathan Dashwood has come a long way since the days of high school improv and taking to the streets of Ladysmith with his friends and the school’s aging film equipment. From these humble roots, the Ladysmithborn-and-raised lad found a new calling after an injury prevented him from pursuing athletics, and he hasn’t looked back since. “I remember falling in love with the filmmaking part and asking the teachers if we could borrow the cameras on our own time,” he said. “Me and my friends would just go out and film our own stuff that had nothing to do with school at all. We’d make our own ‘mockumentaries’ and
Ladysmith actor Nathan Dashwood is working on trailers for a new web series called Choose Your Victim and a short film called Seeing Red. At right, Dashwood is seen filming Seeing Red. SUBMITTED PHOTOS short films, and just had a blast.” Since then, Dashwood has been working hard at making a name for himself in the Vancouver film industry, landing himself roles in both television and film. You may remember him
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from such roles as the busboy in Stan Helsing, To m m y Wa l k e r o n Smallville, and nurse Ted on Untold Stories of the ER. After graduating from Ladysmith Secondary School in 2002, Dashwood applied to Capilano University’s filmmaking and acting for television programs and was accepted into both. He decided to stick with acting and began the course in 2004. After graduating, Dashwood began working in independent films, finding a niche in horror but keeping open to other roles. In 2009, Dashwood
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had one of his most memorable experiences working alongside the late Leslie Nielsen in the comedy horror spoof Stan Helsing. “He was pretty surprised that I actually knew who he was,” Dashwood recalled. “I told him that I grew up watching his movies, and he totally liked and respected that.” Dashwood said Nielsen even went as far as to take him under his wing, allowing him access to his personal assistants and sharing meals together. “He was so down to earth, and he was very helpful with me and told me I was doing a good job,” he said. “We got to do a lot of improv together that didn’t make the final cut of the movie, but it was funny. The directors came up to me and said ‘whatever Leslie does, just go with it.’ It was a dream come true.” Currently, the 27-yearold is working on shooting trailers for a new adult web series called Choose Your Victim. It will be filming in early summer and will involve a cast of eight actors all placed on an island. Each week, the audience will write in and decide which character gets killed off the
show next and how they will be killed. Then, the crew will shoot and air the next episode based on the results. “It’s kind of like horror Survivor meets Jersey Shore,” he said. “I’m playing a DJ, and there’s a tough guy, a Paris Hilton-type girl.” Dashwood has also been working closer to home on a short film called Seeing Red. Seeing Red is halfway through production and is being filmed north of Ladysmith and in Vancouver. While unsure of where the road will lead, Dashwood is sure of one thing — that he plans to keep working, learning and growing as an actor as long as he can. “I don’t need to be a superstar — if that happens, then great, but as an actor, I find character roles more exciting and I can connect more with them,” he said. “I don’t like boring roles.” Dashwood landed his second appearance on Untold Stories earlier this year, playing the role of Ronald in the episode ‘Stabbed in the Heart’ in season six, which debuted Jan. 28. For those interested in checking it out, the episode will air again April 9 on TLC.
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I t w a s a h a i rraising week in Ladysmith... From fashion...
The second annual Spring Fling Fashion Show by Nancy’s was a great success down at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery on March 29. Ladies from across the community came out to see great fashion makeovers and outfits and raise money for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Above, Darlene Munn of Chopstix Salon performs a balloon haircut while at left, Megan Fleming models an outfit on the runway.
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The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce Home, Garden and Business Show kept customers milling through Aggie Hall Friday and Saturday. Top, Rob Hutchins and his grandson Seth Boisvert check out the Ladysmith and District Historical Society’s booth, which included a community photo board, with Isla Nicholson. Above left, Joanne Kaminski of Tupperware shares a Kung Fu Panda lunchkit with two-year-old Ethan. Above right, Carolyn Bouma of Safeway floral shares some pretty petals with Cecile Wiart, Evelyne Crosby and Suzanne Bouma. The Ladysmith Ambassadors Speech and Talent night, held March 28, was a great success. At top left, Eve Barrieau puts on a cooking show during the talent portion of the evening, while Kezia Cloke re-enacts a classic I Love Lucy scene.
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Members of the Ladysmith Seniors Centre Society kept a full house laughing and clapping Friday night as they presented their very first variety show. The show featured appearances by Willie Nelson, Lawrence Welk, Patsy Klutz, the Village People, Yellow Point Hank and the gold-medal-winning men’s synchronized swimming team. Pictured clockwise from top are swimmers (from left to right) Jack Maier, Dave Stewart, Don Fisher, Max Baker and Vince Lambert; line dancer Eileen Chandler, Jack Maier as Willie Nelson and Barney Baines, who played the bones. LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE
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The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board is accepting applications for appointments to the Regional Economic Development Commission for a two year term. CVRD residents who are interested in volunteering their time to sit on the Economic Development Commission are invited to complete the Commission appointment application available on the CVRD website; and EDC website; www.cvrd.bc.ca www.discovercowichan.com. Please indicate which economic sector you represent and your business background. Desirable skills include knowledge of the Cowichan Region; an understanding of the function of a board/commission; tact and ability to work with others; time, willingness and an understanding of the commitment required to serve on the Commission and sub-committees. The Commission’s focus is to stimulate and promote orderly and environmentally sound, diversified and sustainable economic development resulting in the creation and maintenance of employment opportunities and an excellent quality of life in the Cowichan Region. For further information on the Economic Development Commission please visit the EDC website at www.discovercowichan.com. Questions regarding these appointments should be directed to Geoff Millar, Economic Development Manager at 250-746-7880 or email at gmillar@cvrd.bc.ca. A completed application form outlining your background and reasons for applying and why you feel qualified to be a member must be received prior to 9:00 am on Monday, April 16, 2012 and submitted to: Joe Barry Corporate Secretary Cowichan Valley Regional District 175 Ingram Street Duncan BC V9L 1N8 Email: jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 175 Ingram Street, Duncan BC V9L 1N8 Phone: 250-746-2500 y Fax: 250-746-2513 COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT www.cvrd.bc.ca
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With a stellar lineup of senior players and experienced pitchers, the Cowichan Valley Mustangs Midget AAA team is ready to play ball this season. “I think we’re going to be very competitive,” said team manager Lorne LaFleur. “We were competitive last year, but I think we’ll be another step up because we have a number of kids this year that are in their senior year.” In less than two weeks, the Mustangs will kick off the official season April 14 with doubleheaders against south Okanagan and Tri-Cities on the mainland. Their ultimate goal this sea-
son will be to keep in the top four teams in the league and get a shot at provincials. “Our pitching is going to be above average for the year,” LaFleur said. “I think we’re going to have a very successful season.” As a new change this year, the Mustangs will be playing all of their home games at the brand-new ball field facility in Duncan, though practices will still be held in Ladysmith. The team’s boundaries extend from North Ladysmith to Shawnigan Lake, which is one of the reasons the league is moving their games further south. “We’re trying to spread the interest in baseball
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Soccer club prepares for Mini World Cup in May Lindsay Chung
Above, the Ladysmith Secondary School senior AA boys rugby team took on the Cowichan AAA boys on Mar. 27 in Ladysmith. It was a great game that ended with a 27-17 LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE loss for Ladysmith.
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tournament for U8-U11 players throughout B.C. THE CHRONICLE Each team represents E x p e c t t o s e e a specific country, and hundreds of young countries are organized s o c c e r p l a y e r s i n into geographic regions, brightly-coloured jer- with all players from seys running around each region wearing Ladysmith’s soccer the same colour jersey. fields and throughout All age groups are in town next month. each region. The Mid-Isle Soccer “We’ll have older MidClub is hosting the Mini Isle Soccer Club players World Cup May 12 and as referees and acting 13, and soccer coach as goodwill ambassaMike Rankin expects dors for the weekend,” about 1,000 players and said Rankin. their families to attend The two-day event will the tournament. be held at Forrest Field, Speaking to council the Frank Jameson last month, Rankin said Community Centre, Campbell River hosted Ladysmith Intermediate the Mini World Cup last School and Ladysmith year, and there were 80 Secondary School. teams. In addition to the The Mini World Cup actual games, the Mini is an annual soccer World Cup will feature
an opening ceremonies with a parade of nations, food and other vendors at game venues, and a Fun Zone, which will include fun games for the whole family, such as a shooting accuracy game, a dribbling speed area and a hardest shot area. “We’re hoping to get a fun weekend for the whole family, to get people spending their time and money in Ladysmith,” said Rankin. There will be a world cup spaghetti dinner May 12 at the Eagles Hall, and the Eagles will also host a pancake breakfast May 13. Keep up to date on the Mini World Cup at www. midislesoccer.com.
At left, the Ladysmith Steelers pee wee flag football team didn’t let a little rain stop its practice game on Forrest Field Saturday. Felice Toscano (far left) attempts to stop Ryan Bastian from making a play while Tyler Chalmers captures his flag for a brilliant play, while Jaydon Lonsberry and Ryker Pearson look on and cheer on their teammates. NIOMI PEARSON/ CHRONICLE
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THE SENIOR’S PAGE - April 2012 • L A D Y S M I T H H E A LT H C A R E A U X I L I A RY • General Meeting – First Wednesday of each month – Eagles Hall (downstairs) - New members are warmly welcomed. Help us help the community. We welcome you to our team of volunteers. Call 250-245-5225. Thrift Store - Volunteers are needed for the Thrift Store: cashiers, people to sort through/repair appliances and electronics and clothing donations. Donations to the Thrift Store are welcome during business hours only. Meals on Wheels – Pearl - 250-245-3844. Lifeline – 1-800-543-3546 Available to residents of Ladysmith area. Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) – Crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, canes and many other aids. Fees by donation. Call and leave a message at 250-245-9791. The Gift Shops at the Health Centre and Lodge on 4th – needed new, hand crafted or knitted items .
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630 – 2nd Ave. - 250-924-1924 – 2012 Membership $15.00 – Covers Oct. 2011 – Dec. 31, 2012 Mon. Apr. 2, 19, 16, 23, 30 ..................................... Soup & Sandwich ($4/guests $5) ............................................ 11:30am – 12:30 pm Mon. Apr. 2, 19, 16, 23, 30 ..................................... WII .............................................................................................................. 12:30 pm Mon. Apr. 2, 19, 16, 23, 30 ..................................... Easy Fit.........................................................................................2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tues. Apr. 10, 17, 24 ............................................... Bingo ............................................................................................................ 1:00 pm Wed. Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25............................................ Line Dancing ............................................................................ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wed. Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25............................................ Carpet Bowling ............................................................................................ 1:00 pm Thurs. Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 ......................................... Crib ............................................................................................................ 1:30 pm Fri. Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 .............................................. Tai Chi ...................................................................................... 10:00 am – 11:30 am Fri. Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 .............................................. Friday Night Drop-In ................................................................ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Sat. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28.............................................. Whist ............................................................................................................. 1:30 pm Sat. Apr. 14.............................................................. PANCAKE BRUNCH ($5guests $6) ..................................... 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sun. Apr. 22............................................................. CHICKEN DINNER ($8 guests $10) ....................Open 4:30 pm - Dinner 5:00 pm Fri. Apr. 21 .............................................................. BIRTHDAY PARTY .................................................................................... 2:00 pm Tues. Apr. 20 ........................................................... DIRECTORS MEETING .............................................................................. 9:30 am Tues. May 1............................................................. GENERAL MEETING ................................................................................. 1:30 pm Pick up April Events Calendar at Seniors Centre. OFFICE OPEN – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO SENIORS SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL – The Senior Advisory Council for Ladysmith and area was formed September 2011. The council is looking for anyone interested in ensuring that seniors’ voices are heard in Ladysmith. Do you have planning and organizational skills and would you like to devote some time to an important community project? We would love to have you join us, applications are available at the Ladysmith Resources Centre, Reception 630 – 2nd Ave. Call 250-245-3079 to leave a message for one of the members of the council. RCMP COMMUNITY POLICING - The RCMP Community Policing Station and COPS - If you are interested in getting involved in the community with various events and programs CITIZENS ON PATROL are looking for volunteers. Call 250-245-1118 or drop by the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall. “KIT” (Keep In Touch) is a free service for shut-ins needing daily contact offered through our local Community Policing Station. For more info or to register call 250-245-1118. RCMP VICTIM SERVICES – Are you a victim of elder abuse? Victim Services provides support services and information to victims of crime and trauma. Located in the Ladysmith RCMP Detachment on 6th Ave. For info call 250- 245-6061.
CRISIS SOCIETY – 24 hour Crisis and Information line for Ladysmith 250-754-4447. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (BRANCH 171) Ladysmith, 621 – 1ST Ave., 250-245-2273. PUBLIC WELCOME - Painting Group –Wednesdays – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon; Line Dancing – April 5 - 9:15 to 11:15 am; Soup & Sandwich – Thursday – April 12th & 26th, 11:30 am LADYSMITH PARKS RECREATION CULTURE – Check out the Spring 2012 Activity Guide guide, full of classes including Karate; Belly Dance for Women; 50 Plus Computer Club; Beginner Ballroom Dance; Metalsmithing for Beginners; Stained Glass Magic, Classic Yoga and more. Drop-in for Pickleball, Indoor Soccer, fitness classes, Nifty Fifties swimming and aqua fitness, Adaptive Fitness (Arthritis Group), and more! FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFO 250-245-6424 or www. ladysmith.ca
LADYSMITH RESOURCES CENTRE Check out our new location 630 - 2nd Ave. (Corner of 2nd Ave. & Buller St.)
LRCA SENIORS VAN – Available to take seniors to medical appointments in Nanaimo and Duncan. For medical appointments in Victoria or Vancouver, call for a referral phone number.
NEXT MONTH IS THE ANNIVERSARY OF OUR FIRST YEAR AT OUR NEW LOCATION 630 - 2ND AVE. BINGO – Every Wednesday at St Mary’s Church Hall – Loonie Pot, Lucky 7 & Progressive Bonanza 6:45 to 9:30 pm. Prizes are determined by cards sold and player participation. Monthly Draw of $100.00 Cash Prize – you must be present to win. Come and try your luck. “Know Your Limit Play Within It” GOOD FOOD BOX – “IF YOU EAT YOU QUALIFY” – Deposit $10.00 with the Resources Centre by Thursday, Apr. 6th, pick up your box of fresh fruits and vegetables on Wednesday, Apr. 11th in the Lower Meeting Room of the Resources Centre 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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SMITH, Norman January 31, 1946 - March 20, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce that Norm has passed away. He went peacefully, at the age of 66, surrounded by his family. He will be dearly missed. Norm is survived by, Judi, his wife of almost 50 years; his children, Ti-Anna and Eric (Linda); grandchildren, Kara, Steve, Derek, and Shannon; and great grandchildren, Myla and Hailey. He was predeceased by his father and mother. We would like to thank Dr. Lisinski for the exceptional care he gave. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 7th, between 1 & 3pm, at the South Wellington Community Hall.
THEEDE, Karl Ian Passed away in the Chemainus Health Care Centre on March 28th, 2012 at the age of 69 years. Born in Trail, BC on November 17th, 1942. Predeceased by his father in 1986 and mother in 2001, and sister Lynn in 2008. Survived by his loving wife Jan of 45 years; sons, Scott (Carolyn) of Calgary, Alberta and Derek of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; daughter, Cheryl Shanks (Travis) of Carstairs, Alberta; grandchildren, Wirth, Brinn, Brandon, Ashley, Karlee and Jeremy; brother, Wayne of Quesnel, BC. Karl has been a resident of Ladysmith since 1990, formerly of Quesnel, BC; was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No 2101, Ladysmith, BC and Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge No: 1052 Nanaimo, BC; he also was an ardent motorcycle enthusiast and on the back of his bike was known as “Father Goose�. A loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. His memory will be cherished in the hearts of all those lives he touched. Private family remembrance. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553
Thank You to all my friends, family and neighbours; and especially my daughter Leslie for a wonderful 90th birthday party. And my brotherin-law Tom for the use of his home for the special occasion. Thank you, Ward Southin Thank You to family, friends, and neighbours for the telephone calls, e-mails, facebook messages, cards, food, owers, and comforting words & hugs when we lost our loving son and brother Daryl (Heimey) Clark in a tragic logging accident. Daryl touched the hearts of many people. We love you Daryl, Patti & Cindy Clark
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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE Saltair Mini-Warehouse notiďŹ es Demi Whitbeck Unit #D4 that their goods will be sold or disposed of on or after April 15, 2012 for non-payment of rent. Saltair Mini-Warehouse 4-10860 Chemainus Rd., Ladysmith, BC 250-245-4912
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HELP WANTED CITY OF Yellowknife. Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualiďŹ cations. Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602-106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 6693471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Engineer & Hooktender Email or fax resume: goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380 SALMON HATCHERY Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalent facility experience. Assets include Swift water rescue, First aid, species identiďŹ cation, valid drivers license, public tours and good physical health. Reply to: Ken Fuller NVISEA Manager P: 250-949-9022 nvisea@island.net F: 250-949-5195 Job closes Apr. 16/12
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels. Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to fly material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of
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VOLUNTEERS The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary needs new volunteers for our Thrift Store and Gift Shops. If you have 3-4 hours of spare time each week, and want to make a valuable contribution to your community, check out our website for more info: www.ladysmithhealth careaux.ca or visit the Thrift Store and pick up an application.
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing. Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.
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CHEMAINUS- 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. Small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869.
LADYSMITH: BRIGHT 1bdrm, 1000 sq ft, level entry, insuite W/D, full kitchen, small patio, priv ent, off street prkg, immac cond, N/S, utils incl’d, $750. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. ccurrie23@hotmail.com
Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. Ladysmith: 1 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583. LADYSMITH- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1250sq ft, ocean view like new condo. $995. (250)802-1520. Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086. LADYSMITH, LARGE 2 bdrm corner unit, incls fridge & new stove, W/D, M/W, 12 BadenPowell St., 250-714-2746 or 250-741-0353, $800 mo + utils ERWE@shaw.ca SALTAIR: furnished bachelor suite. Ocean, N/S. $790/mo or $200/wk. 250-245-1101.
SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, bright top floor. Available Now. N/S. $675/mo, 250-924-3349. Ladysmith: Quiet 2 bdrm. Convenient location. Includes heat, hydro, high speed internet and digital TV. N/S, N/P. 250-245-4638.
TOWNHOUSES LADYSMITH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhome, W/D, F/S, D/W, Close to schools. NS/NP. May 1. Yearly lease, $1100+ utils. 250-924-3826, 250-710-0708.
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LADYSMITH DUPLEX in hospital area, 3 bdrm, N/S, N/P, avail May 1st, $870/mo, call 250-802-4025.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS SALTAIR: 2 bdrm mobile on property. Very quiet area. NP/NS, ref’s. $800 + util’s. Avail May 1. (250)246-2296.
HOMES FOR RENT Ladysmith: 2 bdrm bungalow downtown, garage, $695, avail Apr. 15, Ray 250-616-2345. LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $950 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. LADYSMITH, LARGE townhome, $1100 mo, 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, fireplace, 5 appls, carport, fully reno’d, walk to Transfer Beach, avail now. Call 604-525-7381 or email: cklss@shaw.ca
Royal LePage Property Management Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s required. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $995/mo. Chemainus: View St. 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available now, ref’s required. Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd., available now.
Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975
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SUITES, LOWER 2 Bdrm, mostly furn walk-out bsmt ste, patio. N/S, N/P, Shaw Lk, walk to elem schl, use of yard, $1,000/mth all incl. 250.532.2350. Cedar: Bright newly reno’d, 1 bdrm, ocean view, private patio entr, prkg, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, ref’s, $760 (wi-fi, heat, hydro), 250-722-7025.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843. Truck for Sale: 2007 Ford Ranger Sports Edition; 4x4; standard transmission; 70,500 km; call Guy: 250-245-3700.
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Up Coming LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOPS are in need of volunteer clerks for our 2 shops at the Healthcare Centre and the Lodge on 4th. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops. For more information please call Cathy @ 250245-2240. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY? If you like meeting new people we need you. We will train volunteers to staff the Ladysmith Museum, opening May 19, 2012, please phone 250.245.0100. LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Workshop Night”, How to choose & use lenses and understanding pixels, resolution and resizing. The club will hold its AGM following the presentation. Tues, April 24, 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub. com RUMMAGE SALE Eagles #2101, Sat, April 7, 8 am-1 pm. Eagles Hall, Ladysmith. Coffee and muffins $1.00 KINSMEN/BROWN DR. PLAYGROUND PROJECT HAS SET UP A FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT at the Junction Bottle Depot, on Ludlow Rd. in Ladysmith. Take your empties to the bottle depot, funds credited to the Kin. Park
Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, April 3, 2012 19 Playground account. COUGAR ANNIE TALES - coming to St. Mary's Hall, Ladysmith. Sat, April 28, 7:30 pm. Who was this amazing Cougar Annie? Tickets $20 at Salamander Books 250245-4726 or at the door. Light refreshments. Partial proceeds to the Boat Basin Foundation and St. Mary's www.katrinaksdoski.com ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT - North Oyster & Area Historical Society, Sat., April 7, 11 am sharp. Ages 1 - 11 at the North Oyster Elementary School. Fun for everyone. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to grow organic produce for the Ladysmith Food Bank. Please contact Bill Tilland 250-924-5269. SPRING PLANT SALE - Sat, April 28, 10 am-12 noon. St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus. Plants, gardening items, baking and more. Muffins and refreshments available. GOOD CENTS FOR CHANGE FUNDRAISER: Ladies Spring High Tea, Sat, April 21, 2-4 pm, St. John’s Anglican Church, 314 Buller St, Ladysmith. Admission $12. Contacts: 245-8872 (Lorrain), 2455044 (Susan).
On Going STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Survivors and caregivers meet every Thursday at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises and tips for managing activities. Call Connie Parman 250924-7772. BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250-245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association CANCER SOCIETY The Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer patients needing help to and from cancer-related appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call 250-2450671, 10 am - 1 pm.
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Leela Funnell
LADYSMITH’S 49TH PARALLEL Leela has been with us in the Ladysmith Deli since July 2011. Prior to this, Leela spent 9 years in our Cedar bakery and sandwiched in between, Leela was an owner operator of a Serious Coffee franchise that specialized in tasty pastries and great service. Other than spending a Decade working for the 49th, Leela filled her time being a dedicated hockey mom, shuttling her son back and forth to practice and games. Being an empty nester, Leela now finds time to enjoy a good book now and again, she also enjoys following the N.H.L. and watching the Canucks with her husband Ken. The 49th was happy to invite Leela back to the fold. Friendly service and creating great food are two of the ideals that Leela believes in and exemplifies every day in her job at our deli. For everything you do Leela, Please enjoy dinner on us at George’s Restaurant. • International Cuisine • Specializing in Greek Food • We also offer Seafood, Pizza & Pasta • Open 7 days a week • Fully licenced
LADYSMITH 510A Trans Canada Hwy.
245-2292
Ripple Creek
Smoked Hams Butt or Shank portion Skinless, 4.17 kg
1
89
lb.
Costa Rica
Sweet Pineapple
2
98
ea.
Green Giant
Whole Kernal or Cream Style Corn 341-398 ml tins. Limit 1-12 pack of each.
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4/ 3 $
Who?:
Vancouver Island Produced
When?:
49th Parallel White Eggs
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WOW!
Medium, Dozen, limit 2
2/ 4 $
100% Locally Owned & Operated We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities Pictures for illustrative purposes only Visit our Website: www.the49th.com
Prices in effect Monday, April 2 to Sunday, April 8, 2012
Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant
Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm
The Old Bruce’s Store
DUNCAN Open Daily 250-722-7010 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412
CEDAR STORE
550 Cairnsmore Street
CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock
LADYSMITH
Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm
250-245-3221