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James [left] and John Baker are embarking on a 36-day motorcycle ride across Canada to raise funds and spread awareness about autism. The father-son duo is calling their journey Bikers for Autism. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE

Father and son biking for autism centre and Autism Speaks Canada. “For me, it was one of those things,” James said. “We’ve been talking about ridJohn and James Baker are going to open ing across Canada on motorbikes since I both the throttle and their hearts this sum- was a young boy, and a light bulb just went mer. off. We’ve done fundraisers for Jude over On Aug. 1, the father-son duo will embark the last couple of years, and it just made on a 36-day, 8,150-kilometre journey across sense that we could make this a bigger Canada on their Harley Davidsons to raise event and shine some more light on autism funds and spread awareness about autism. awareness.” Their campaign is called Bikers for Autism, James describes Jude as an outgoing, creand their goal is to raise $100,000. ative and energetic little boy. “I think it’s good to set your sights high,” “The scary thing is one in every 88 chilsaid James, 29. “If we get the attention dren are affected by autism spectrum diswe’re looking for, I’d love for Bikers for order, and boys are four times more likely Autism to be its own entity.” to develop it,” he said. Their inspiration is four-year-old Jude, During their ride, James and John, 60, John’s great-nephew, who has high- will ride up to 300 to 400 kilometres per functioning autism. Jude’s mother, Kim day. Dragseth, has recently started a behav- “We’re going to be fighting the elements; ioural centre in Osoyoos, and proceeds there’s going to be rain, bugs, truckers, from the ride will be split between the people trying to run you over, the normal Niomi Pearson

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No licence required: this Saturday is Family Fishing Day at hatchery Lindsay Chung

“It’s always great to open it up kind of cute — the kids could to the public and to increase catch a fish, and the old-timawareness of the salmon ers were mingling with them,” Don’t have a fishing licence? enhancement work the volun- said Judson. “ We’ll have a fun day. It’s nice for us because it T h a t ’s n o p r o b l e m t h i s teers do,” he said. Family Fishing Day will take showcases the hatchery stuff weekend, as the Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club hosts Family place Saturday from 10 a.m. we do.” Judson is excited to get chilFishing Day Saturday at Bush to 3 p.m. at the Bush Creek Hatchery, which is accessible dren down to the hatchery and Creek Hatchery. to get them interested in its The event is part of the annu- from Christie Road. With support from the Eagles operations and all the volunal Family Fishing Weekend in B.C., and it gives people an and local businesses, the teer work that can be done. “We have guys out there, my opportunity to try fishing even Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club will provide hot dogs, hamburg- oldest guy is 86,” he noted. “My if they don’t have a licence. LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE This year is the 20th year ers and beverages. Volunteers kids were raised there. Being Ecole Davis Road students and exchange students from Quebec were all smiles of volunteer operation at the will be there to explain the born and raised right here, I Bush Creek Hatchery, and hatchery operations, and take it for granted, but a lot after returning from a trip to Parksville on June 5. Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club families will have a chance of people don’t have access to president Dave Judson is excit- to fish for trout provided by all this.” For more information about ed to give people a chance to Vancouver Island University Family Fishing Day, contact see what happens at the hatch- and the Duncan Hatchery. “The last time, it turned out Dave Judson at 250-245-3690. ery.

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Visiting from Victoria, Emma, James and Joseph Bell strolled along First Avenue spreading joy and making people smile as they played their harmonicas last Thursday.

French immersion students at Ecole Davis Road became the stewards of their town last week when more than 20 Quebec students visited Ladysmith as part of a cultural exchange. For one week from May 30 to June 6, the students reunited with their Quebec homestays, whom they visited in February, and participated in tons of activities, such as zip-lining at WildPlay in Cassidy, canoeing and a campfire at Transfer Beach, a day in Whistler and a trip to the Horne Lake Caves. According to Ecole Davis Road teacher Sean Walsh, the students had to fundraise approximately $11,000 for the exchange. Through the SEVEC program, the two classes’ flights are paid for as long as they come up with the funds to show their exchanges a good time. To save on costs, the students are paired with a twin and are billeted with their twin’s families during the trip. “It’s been amazing,” said Walsh. “It’s a hundred miles an hour, and it’s a lot of fun. There’s a lot of leadership, getting to know each other, and the

Quebec kids learning English. I’d say learning independence is a big part of it too.” For most of the Quebec students, it was their first time in B.C. “It’s a lot different than Quebec,” said Frederique Lauze. “The twins are very sweet and friendly.” One thing students learned was the difference between poutine in Quebec and poutine in B.C. “Vancouver’s poutine sucks,” said Jeremy Blais, another Quebec student. “If I’ve got poutine, a bed and love, I’ve got everything.” During their part of the exchange to Sainte-Croix, Que., Ecole Davis Road students got to experience everything from dog sledding to snowshoeing. Josh Buffie of Ecole Davis Road said he has enjoyed sharing his home with the students but noted that he has also discovered lots of wonderful things about the place he lives. “It’s been new for me too,” he said. “I’ve never been to Whistler.” When asked if they would do an exchange like this again, the students all enthusiastically said yes without any hesitation. “This is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we’ll remember always,” said Xander Mann of Davis Road.

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Rental potential concerns neighbours Lindsay Chung

“The only question that’s never been addressed for me personally, and I’ve brought it up at every opportuHomeowners who live near a pro- nity, is how they intend to control the posed development of 20 single- increase in mobility, the potential family homes on Fourth Avenue for the entire complex to go rental, Extension are worried about the the increase in traffic in our neighpotential for increased traffic and bourhood, the increase in crime in parking issues and the potential for our neighbourhood and the decline renters and absentee homeowners. in property values,” he said. “If the The owners of 320 Fourth Avenue application passes the way it stands Extension have submitted a rezoning right now, there will be absolutely application to the Town of Ladysmith no way to safeguard that because to develop 20 single-family homes the strata council will decide on the on the property as part of a strata answers. Those covenants have to development. be built in prior to this application There is currently one home on the being passed, or we have to leave all Members of the Stz’uminus First Nation blessed Wave Vidmar [far right] and his kayak June 6 at Transfer property, which is about three acres of our chances to a group of people Beach, as the adventurer prepares for a 45- to 65-day solo, unassisted crossing from California to Hawaii. and backs onto the Holland Creek we have absolutely no input with. Trail. You are the only people we do have During a public hearing about the input with.” proposal June 4, some speakers Guy Lynn, who lives on nearby expressed concerns about water Hartley Place, told council he feels retention and stormwater manage- strongly that the property should ment, the nearby trees on Holland remain as single-family zoning. Creek Trail and whether enough “We feel we are being used as a test Lindsay Chung parking is being provided, but most area for new zoning bylaw that the THE CHRONICLE concerns seemed to be around the Town of Ladysmith wants to create,” This weekend, a world-renown nature of the strata development and he said. “We feel this project will how much input the town has into reduce the value of our home and American adventurer will set out on a 3,000-nautical-mile solo, the strata regulations. the surrounding homes.” Darcy Dean, who lives on Fourth Following the public meeting, coun- unassisted kayak expedition Avenue Extension, wondered if it cil unanimously approved the zoning from San Francisco to Maui. But before Wave Vidmar would be possible to add a covenant amendment in principle, subject to that would limit the percentage of a number of land-use conditions began his journey, he came to units that were rentals. related to protecting vegetation and Ladysmith for a very meaningful Planning technician Lisa Brinkman trees, homes using non-fossil fuel ceremony. Vidmar and his kayak — a said the town generally has no say in heat sources as their primary heatwhat strata rules are. ing and dedicating money and land Passat G3 designed and made by Land-use consultant Maureen containing a portion of the Holland Seaward Kayaks in Chemainus and modified specifically for Pilcher told the packed council Creek Trail to the town. chambers that they are hoping to sell Coun. Gord Horth felt this project this expedition — were blessed LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE the homes for $250,000 to $350,000. was a thoughtful development, and by members of the Stz’uminus Luke Marston applies a decal he designed on Wave Vidmar’s kayak. Dean noted that a $250,000-home he thought owner Bruce Hansen and First Nation during a ceremony June 6 at Transfer Beach. could easily be rented out. his team have taken neighbours’ con“Today is the beginning of a that has been reinforced with as beneficial to other people as “A higher price point suggests more cerns into consideration. possible,” he said. “It’s not just of the units will be owner-occupied,” “Change is difficult, but it’s thought- great journey, an individual Kevlar and carbon fibre. “For Wave, it was very imporabout one person in the water.” who has chosen to challenge he said. ful change,” he said. tant to him to use a stock model,” Vidmar expects to be on the the great elements of the Pacific As far as the concern about rentals Designer Will Melville assured Dean that they expect the homes to goes, Coun. Duck Paterson couldn’t Ocean,” said Willie Seymour. “To said Nick Horscroft, director of water for 45 to 65 days, although see people investing that much prepare for something like this communications for Seaward. he is ready to spend up to 80 be owner-occupied. is momentous. It’s not just see- “We took that boat and made days on the water — and says “We’re really positioning ourselves money into rentals. between a modest single-family “If you look at Fourth Avenue ing him off; it’s the fact that we modifications particularly rele- he could stretch that by fishing house on a lot and a condo,” he Extension, there are two duplexes christen him in a sense, that our vant to what Wave will encoun- more. He will be alone without support and without extra supsaid. being rented, and they’re well-kept,” spirits travel with him. His suc- ter.” The bottom of Vidmar’s kayak plies being brought in. cess becomes our success, and Dean worries about the project he said. “I don’t think the parking was been painted with the markVidmar will depart this weekwe wish Wave the best on his becoming rental housing, which issue should be a big one either. I would lead to increased traffic, park- think it will be good for the whole journey. In a respect, he’s travel- ings of a lion fish and a pilot end from San Francisco Bay. He ing all over his yard, an increase in community and no detriment to ling the ancient highways of my fish to scare away sharks, and plans to leave either June 16 — Vidmar has painted “Dear shark, his birthday — or June 17. ancestors.” crime and a loss of safety. the area.” Vidmar says this kind of openIt meant a lot to Vidmar to if you can read this, you’re too ocean crossing is very rare. be blessed by the Stz’uminus close.” A decal of an Orca, designed This year is the 25th anniverpeople. “I wanted the First Nations by Coast Salish artist Luke sary of Ed Gillette’s expedition. people involved because the Marston, was applied to the bow Gillette was the first person to boat was designed and made of Vidmar’s kayak following the kayak from Monterey Bay in San Francisco to Maui. It took from this area, and I wanted that blessing ceremony. Vidmar lives in Georgia, and him 63 days, and he was eating spirit in my boat,” he said. “I feel connected to everything in life — he has been preparing for this toothpaste the last four days every rock, tree, plant, the water expedition for a year and a half. because he’d run out of food. “It first started out as a person- “It [my journey] is kind of a — and I wanted that spirit in my boat to travel with me. Words al challenge,” he said. “My other homage to his expedition,” said won’t ever be able to express expeditions have been quite Vidmar. Vidmar is no stranger to solo the depth and meaning behind expensive ... and this is one [the ceremony] for me, as well actually is very inexpensive and expeditions. He skied and swam from Siberia to the geographic as I think some of the others wouldn’t take that much time.” There is also the potential for North Pole in 2004, and he has that were involved. During the ceremony, I was tearing up, and Vidmar to do research while 35 years of sailing experience. Anyone interested in following I felt waves of chills going over he’s out on the water. He will my body. I’ve become a part of be wearing a body monitor that Vidmar’s expedition can view another people, and they in turn measures 20 different functions, live tracking, reports and picNIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE collecting data through G-force tures on Seaward’s website at of me. I feel really fortunate.” A multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Oyster Sto-Lo Road and the Vidmar’s kayak is an award- sensors mounted on the boat www.seawardkayaks.com and Trans-Canada Highway slowed down traffic Monday morning [June 11]. Details winning double kayak made by and collecting water samples. on Vidmar’s website at www. “I try to make my expeditions pacifickayaker.com. Seaward Kayaks in Chemainus were not known at press time. THE CHRONICLE

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The ongoing saga of the barges squatting in Chemainus harbour continues. In January, one of five barges originally brought in by the developers of the Chemainus Quay and Marina Complex sunk to the bottom of the harbour. But despite a removal order from Transport Canada in February, the barges have continued to bob in the bay — until one of the three remaining barges sank last week. “On Wednesday, Transport Canada responded immediately to the reports that [one of] the barge[s] was in danger of sinking,” Transport Canada’s Jillian Glover explained on Friday afternoon. “Arrangements were made to have the barge pumped out as soon as possible. We are currently monitoring the situation and assessing what action needs to be taken.” Myles Mana, director of authorizations with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, said the situation is not ideal but better than could be expected. “It [sunk] in about 45 feet of water, so at low tide, the deck

is still quite a ways below the water and it’s outside the navigation channel,” he said. He said removing or disposing of the remaining barges continues to be a priority.

and final remaining barge currently sits on Slack Point in Ladysmith, where it was towed after the first barge sunk in January. The ministry has had the top of the barge cleared of debris as of June 1, and it now Quoted in the Chronicle awaits transport or disposal. “It was the worst of the bunch “Transport ... it was needing pumping about Canada three times a week,” Mana said. Glover said a notice warning considers the boaters in the area of additional barge owner debris as a result of the sinking responsible.” of the barge was also issued. “ T h e N a v i g a b l e Wa t e r s Protection Act allows Transport Jillian Glover, Canada to order an owner to Transport Canada adequately mark and/or remove an anchored/sunken vessel that is obstructing navigation,” “We’re still concerned with the Glover said in an e-mail to the two that are left, because if they Chronicle. “Failure to respond were to also sink and land on means Transport Canada may top of the ones already there mark or remove the obstruc[in Chemainus], it would make tion and recover costs from the it very shallow, even though owner. Transport Canada conthey’re outside the [navigation] siders the barge owner responchannel,” he said. “And there’s sible.” always the potential when someBut Glover also noted that thing sinks that it doesn’t sink while the provincial government straight down ... so one could and Transport Canada have still very well end up in that explored disposal options, tranavigation channel if it’s not ditional disposal options “are dealt with.” not feasible at this time.” Two barges remain in the — With files from Niomi Chemainus harbour. The third Pearson

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Vomit found in vehicle TIRED OF LOW RETURNS? The Ladysmith Detachment responded to 77 calls for service in the past seven days. Friday, June 1 } The Ladysmith RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a garage that occurred overnight in the 400 block of Davis Road. A number of car parts and tools were taken. Police have no suspects or witnesses. } Ladysmith RCMP received a report that overnight, someone walked up to a vehicle parked on Third Avenue and vomited through an open window. } Police responded to a complaint of a driver who was drinking beer in a car near Fourth Avenue. Police attended and located the vehicle at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Roberts Street. The driver provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device with the result being a “warn.” As a result, a three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition was issued and the vehicle was impounded. } Police responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Penelakut Island with a male driver passed out behind the wheel. Upon attendance, police observed the male to have an overpowering odour of liquor and slurred speech. The male was arrested, and a breath demand was read. The male was transported to the Ladysmith Detachment, where breath samples of 220 milligrams and 210 milligrams were obtained. The male had also been charged with impaired

fire on First Avenue. under section 233[7] Investigation revealed of the Motor Vehicle that a piece of cloth Act. was the likely cause } Ladysmith RCMP June 1 to of the fire, which dam- received a report of a June 7 aged the engine com- break and enter to a Provided by partment. There were guard hut at The Gales Ladysmith no injuries. strata housing developRCMP } Police received a ment on Farrell Road. report of an unlicensed Culprits forced the dirt bike near Symonds window to the hut and Street and Fifth Avenue. gained entry. The matThe bike was described ter is still under invesdriving two weeks pre- as a blue and white dirt tigation, and police vious and therefore bike with two people request anyone with was brought before a on it. Police want to information on this Justice of the Peace r e m i n d t h e p u b l i c or any other crime to and held in custody that uninsured motor- contact the Ladysmith until June 4, when he cycles and ATVs are Detachment at 250-245plead guilty and was not allowed on public 2215 or to call Crime sentenced to 60 days streets at any time and Stoppers at 1-800-222in jail. if located, the driver 8477. Saturday, June 2 could face a penalty } Police received a of $598 for no insurreport that someone ance under the Motor had syphoned approxi- Vehicle Act. mately $75 worth of } Ladysmith RCMP fuel overnight from a r e c e i v e d a n o t h e r vehicle parked near complaint of a motor F i f t h Av e n u e a n d bike travelling around French Street. the “Diamond” near Monday, June 4 Grouhel Road. Patrols } Police responded were made with negato report of a break tive results. and enter to a garage Wednesday, June 6 that occurred some} Police received a time over the weekend complaint of a suspiin the 400 block of cious pickup on Third Davis Road. This was Avenue near Ladysmith the second such inci- Intermediate School. dent reported at this Police attended and address in the same located a group of peoweek. Security mea- ple with open liquor. All sures were discussed were advised to move with the homeowner. along with a verbal Police have no sus- warning for consuming pects at this time. liquor in public, and the Tuesday, June 5 alcohol was dumped. } Police received a Thursday, June 7 report of a theft from } A person known vehicle that occurred by police to not posbetween 9 a.m. and sess a valid driver’s 1:30 p.m. in the 20 block licence was observed of High Street. Entry to operating a vehicle the vehicle was gained on South Watts Road though an unlocked by an off-duty police door, and a GPS cord, officer. The driver was mount and small char- subsequently located ger were stolen. and served a violation } Police received a ticket for No Driver’s report of a vehicle Licence and a served a that had caught on Notice of Suspension

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UPDATE — On May 16, 23-year-old Michael Arthor Leighton of Duncan — the male charged in connection with the robbery at the Bank of Montreal in Ladysmith on Feb. 7 — was found guilty and sentenced to 18 months in jail. He also received a Firearm Prohibition and was ordered to pay restitution to the bank in the amount of $5,776.

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YOUR WORDS “It’s not just about one person in the water.” Wave Vidmar, Page 5

n Ladysmith, there’s no doubt we are very lucky to be so close to the ocean. Many of us can pretty much walk out our front doors and go swimming, kayaking, boating, canoeing or paddle boarding. Last week, we were reminded of the importance of our oceans during World Oceans Day on June 8. World Ocean Day is an opportunity every year to honour the world’s oceans and marine life. It’s a time to think about how valuable the oceans are. Oceans generate 80 per cent of the oxygen we breathe, according to World Oceans Day Canada. We rely on oceans for the fish and shellfish we eat, and they provide a livelihood for many people who fish commercially or harvest shellfish and also many people who build up their businesses around watersports and marine activities. The Ladysmith Harbour has historically been very important to the Stz’uminus First Nation, and it’s something we promote as one of Ladysmith’s many great features. World Oceans Day is global, but closer to home, the City of Nanaimo proclaimed support and encouragement for World Oceans Day and Rivers to Ocean Week, June 8-14, much to the pleasure of the Cedar-based Mid Island Sustainability and Stewardship Initiative [MISSI]. “MISSI has been leading a Mid-Island campaign for a northern extension to the proposed Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area,” states MISSI president Laurie Gourlay. “We have been gaining momentum ... and this proclamation by the City of Nanaimo helps us all understand the importance of our rivers, estuary and ocean.” It’s easy to take our access to the ocean for granted, but World Oceans Day, while just one in a long list of official days and weeks that are proclaimed across the country and around the globe seemingly all the time, does give us an opportunity to pause and think about why we should be grateful and how we can work to protect our ocean and ensure the generations coming after us have the same access and opportunities. It never hurts to be reminded. — The Chronicle

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Goodbye greenhouse gas goals BC Views by Tom Fletcher

n February, this column asked the question: “Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets history?” The answer is contained in a new draft plan from BC Hydro on how to meet future power demand. And while it’s not explicitly stated, the answer is yes. The draft plan was released in May for discussion purposes, but so far, there hasn’t been much discussion. This is surprising given some of the recommendations, such as firing up the Burrard Thermal natural gas power plant more often and buying fossil fuel power from the North American market to keep up to demand. The plan confirms a few things that have been evident for a while. Dreams of exporting B.C. hydroelectric power are gone for the foreseeable future. And with mining ramping up along with natural gas development and population growth, BC Hydro now projects electricity demand

could rise by 50 per cent over the next 20 years. The emergence of huge shale gas sources in B.C. and across the United States has changed the North American energy picture dramatically, as U.S. electricity producers replace coal by burning cheaper and cleaner gas to ramp up power production. B.C. is losing gas market share in the U.S., its only export customer for heating fuel and electricity use. Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33-per-cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up considerably by 2020. Premier Christy Clark has a new target for 2020: three liquefied natural gas production lines feeding highpressure tankers at Kitimat, for export to Asia. Not only will B.C. need to buy gasfired power from outside the province to keep up to

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industrial and residential demand, but the natural gas industry will need its own new gas-fired electricity to produce LNG for export. Natural gas passed forestry as B.C.’s top resource revenue source many years ago. In 2005, the volatile gas price spiked up and produced $1 billion in windfall profits that allowed the B.C. government to buy a rare period of public sector labour peace through the 2010 Olympics. Now a glut of shale gas has pushed the North American price down from its historic range of $4 to $6 per thousand cubic feet to about $2.40. Despite that low price, gas producers in B.C. are going flat out to develop the Horn River and Montney shale gas deposits in northeast B.C. I asked David Pryce, vicepresident of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, why so much gas is being developed now. He said producers have made huge investments in B.C. shale gas drilling rights, and are in an international

race to supply LNG to Asian countries where the price is currently four times higher than in North America. Whatever the domestic price, B.C. gas producers have to show LNG investors such as Mitsubishi and Korea Gas that they can fill a steady procession of LNG tankers at a competitive rate. If LNG doesn’t fly here, B.C.’s gas export market soon evaporates. Currently, gas producers pay about $400 million a year in royalties and that much again to buy up shale gas drilling rights. The industry already employs about 12,000 workers in B.C. The B.C. government has little choice but to redefine its climate targets. Instead of cutting domestic emissions, it will try to take credit for displacing coal power in Asia. Fortunately, B.C.’s main coal exports are for highgrade coal used in steelmaking. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Labour Council supports trustees Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: This is a copy of a letter the Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Council sent to School District 79 trustees. Dear Trustees, It is with admiration that the Nanaimo, Duncan and District labour Council sends this letter to the trustees standing up for a restoration budget in SD79 this year. All too often trustees have only looked at the legal requirement to pass balanced budgets and not the need to provide a quality education for the students in their care. The trustees of SD79 have not picked their budget numbers out of the air. Rather, their budget is informed by a broad strategic planning process that has involved public surveys, presentations and speakers at the public budget consultation Meeting, the District Strategic Plan, and presentations from educational partner groups. This budget meets the expectations of employees, families, aboriginal peoples AND trustees. The SD79 budget requires that the Ministry of Education provide an extra $462 per student to cover the restoration of services to a reasonable level. It will, for example, allow the board to deal with school buildings that are rapidly approaching the age when maintenance costs will drastically increase if this is not dealt with soon. It is the minister of education who is being derelict in his duties by not providing sufficient funding for SD79 and other school districts in this province, not trustees who are clearly laying out what their district requires. Threatening the removal of the board if they do not comply with the ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demands is a bullying tactic, and the minister should be ashamed. In any case, it is he, and not the board, who should be removed. The minister of education should re-examine HIS budget priorities and provide the necessary funds to allow the board of trustees to provide quality education to the students in their care in SD79. Robert Smits Administrator, NDDLC

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Will our trolleys be scrapped? Editor: At the June 4 meeting of town council, council moved to send a letter to the Cowichan Valley Regional District [CVRD] stating â&#x20AC;&#x153;that the Town is very interested in joining the CVRD Transit Service Function, and wish for the CVRD to approve Ladysmith as a new transit service partner.â&#x20AC;? If we became a transit partner, how would this affect you and me and the community at large? In a report to council from staff, It says we would get two community shuttle buses for 20-24 people. They would run on â&#x20AC;&#x153;conventional fuel,â&#x20AC;? and they would supply a similar level of service to what we now have [3,000 hours], covering the existing routes. In addition, there would be an additional 1,100 hours of service to Chemainus via the highway to link up with the existing Chemainus/Crofton bus to Duncan. This would eliminate the need for Ladysmith to operate its existing trolley system. To become part this transit service, Ladysmith would have to join

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the CVRD transit system. Once Ladysmith becomes part of the CVRD system, we are committed, with no likelihood of being able to extract ourselves from it. Ladysmith would have a say in the operation of the CVRD transit, but we would be committed to whatever cost the group decides on. For the year 2013, CVRD transit is projected to cost $2 million. According to the report, Ladysmith would have to pay 9.71 per cent of that cost if we become part of the transit system. This means that our share for 2013 would be $194,294. In comparison, our present trolley system costs $158,000 per year, but there is no allowance for replacement of the trolleys in the future. Is this a good deal? That is for you and council to decide. Here are my observations: â&#x20AC;˘ Pros: The proposed buses are smaller and better suited to local needs. They are newer and â&#x20AC;&#x153;betterâ&#x20AC;? equipment with air conditioning. We will have the full resources of BC Transit to back up buses should there be breakdowns. By joining regional transit, we will have an opportunity to get Handy Dart service in the future. There will be a connector

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bus to Duncan via Chemainus for those who want it. The town will not need to build up reserves for replacement trolleys. â&#x20AC;˘ Cons: The cost of the service is more expensive. The connecting route goes to Duncan and not Nanaimo. Any future connection to Nanaimo â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be in the five- to 10-year range.â&#x20AC;? Scheduling and route planing would no longer be under local control. The proposed plan excludes the opportunity for residents of Saltair and north Chemainus to take advantage of coming to Ladysmith to shop, as the proposed route is via the highway and not Chemainus Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Other considerations that have to be looked at: What do we do with our existing trolleys, as BC Transit canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use them? If we sell off the existing trolleys, how much will be able to recapture? The first trolley was paid for from a government grant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will it have to be paid back? What becomes of the drivers we have hired for the trolley? There is no guarantee that the existing partners in CVRD transit will allow us to join in their transit system. If I were still on council, I would be fighting hard to ensure we found a solution that met our municipal

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transit needs in an affordable and responsible way, while pursuing an intercity connection to a city that the vast majority of our resident want to travel to. Remember, once committed to a regional transit system we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out of it. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe that the residents of Ladysmith can afford to be part of two transit systems, so we must choose wisely. According to a conversation I had with a senior official of BC Transit, it is not impossible for Ladysmith to be part of the Nanaimo regional transit system, but it would be much more difficult than if we joined our â&#x20AC;&#x153;local regional transit system.â&#x20AC;? If this is want the public wants, then it should be further investigated before the town makes any commitment. We as residents will be affected by whatever action council chooses to take on this matter; therefore, if you have an opinion on this matter, be it in favour of the proposal or if you want to see more local transit with more routes and better service, or if you think, as I do, that we should be doing everything possible to service the needs of our community and tie in any intercity service to Nanaimo and area rather than Duncan, let council know as soon as possible. Council needs your input and your views to help make such an important decision. Rob Johnson

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A trip to present money to schoolchildren in Japan has left a lasting impression on Ladysmith resident Ron Dale. In early April, Dale, who is chairperson of the local Japan Relief Committee, travelled to Natori, a town that was very hard hit by last year’s earthquake and tsunami. He saw the devastation caused by the tsunami, but he also saw how the Japanese people are cleaning up and rebuilding, and how grateful they are for help from a small town on Vancouver Island. Dale presented $4,100 raised by Ladysmith residents to schoolchildren in Natori and acted as an unofficial ambassador for Ladysmith during his trip. The money presented by Dale was raised last year during a fundraising event held at Ladysmith Secondary School. Originally, Dale intended the money to go toward building a playground at an elementary school in Natori, which is in the Sendai region, one of the areas hit the hardest by the earth-

quake and tsunami last March, a remarkable culture.” but while in Japan, he found The school Dale donated the out that what the school really money to was not damaged in needs is basic equipment and the earthquake and tsunami. supplies to improve education. “We thought we’d dedicate the Dale will be making a presen- money to a new playground, tation about his trip to Japan but they said there are so many this Saturday [June 16] at 2:30 needs that money is not being p.m. at First United Church in spent on education,” said Dale. Ladysmith. “Their library is not in good “The purpose is to complete shape, and they need gym equipthe project by reporting out to ment. The nice thing is, it was people who donated so gener- a $4,100 donation in total, and ously and give them an idea how every penny went to that school. wonderful an adventure it was There were no expenses, thanks for me,” said Dale. “I really think to the Ladysmith and District Ladysmith will be a name [the Credit Union, largely.” Japanese] will not forget.” Dale took over about 20 pounds During Saturday’s presenta- of gifts, flags and pins from tion, Dale will describe his jour- Ladysmith and District Credit ney, show a video of the school Union, the Town of Ladysmith assembly where he presented and the school district for the the donation from Ladysmith schoolchildren in Japan. and show photographs from Dale was in Japan from April the area. 2-10, spending three days in Dale says the destruction he Tokyo and visiting Hiroshima saw was “brutal,” but he was before travelling to Natori. amazed by the Japanese peo- “I felt like royalty — it was ple’s resilience. such a welcoming experience,” “The job they are doing to put he said. “I can honestly say it it back together is amazing,” he was one of the best things I’ve said. “You are just stunned by done in my life. It’s something the magnitude of what happened. that will remain near and dear They’re remarkable people and to me forever.”

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press release. “For many years, we have offered parents and grandparents support to help care for their grieving children with information and library resources, and we are just starting to develop programming specifically for youth and children grieving a death,” said Hartley. “We will continue to work collaboratively as this program grows. In Ladysmith, for example, Rainbows offers group support to children facing a variety of types of loss, including divorce and death, and the Youth Crisis Worker also offers very important support for youth facing a whole variety of challenges. We will work with existing services to develop programming tailored to children and youth dealing with a death.” The donation from the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary also enables the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society to provide vigil care for Chemainus area patients in their last hours of life. Vigil volunteers will provide care around the clock for Chemainus residents whether at home, in the Chemainus Health Care Centre or at Cowichan District Hospital. Vigil care is an ongoing program that Cowichan Valley Hospice has been offering since the society began operating, and Hartley says the program is expanding as demand increases. The program has now grown to the point where they have five co-ordinators and a team of about 50 volunteers, she noted. “We try to provide coverage around the clock, if requested, in those last few hours,” said

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Chemainus Secondary School art teacher Craig Miller organized the annual Creation art show that has been going for 17 years at the school since 1995. The show is a legacy that he inherited when he was hired as the art teacher two years ago. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHERRY BEZANSON Miller completed a fine arts degree and attended both Students displayed a series of watercolours with a tree theme at Capilano College in North the entrance of the Chemainus Secondary School library during Vancouver and the University their Creation art show last week. of Victoria. His eclectic guidance has obviously inspired hung. Parents, families, com- Chemainus that has put arts the students to try a variety munity members and stu- to the forefront, starting with of edgy and traditional art dents viewed the show during the town murals. Children school hours from June 4-7. raised in Chemainus have art media. Miller noted that his stu- visible every time they walk The show, named A Tree in a Cloud, displayed a series of dents are talented and that down the main streets, and student watercolours on this for a small school, the cre- this is seared into their first topic at the entrance of the ativity level is advanced. He visual memories. A town that supports art Chemainus Secondary School attributes this to the artistic library, where the show was and creative acceptance in obviously raises artists — this

was noticeable in the calibre of the art at the Creation show. The contributing artists ranged from Grade 8 to 12 and included fused glassware, rug-hooking, paper maché and tissue paper sculpture, collage, reclaimed vinyl and record art, watercolour, acrylic, mosaic tile, pen and ink on disposable coffee cups, and charcoal drawing. You might want to keep an eye on students such as Grade 12 student Benji Pegg, using watercolour to express the world around him; Grade 10 student Hannah Holmes, whose watercolour and pen and ink drawing catch your breath; and Grade 9 collage artist with a message, Camellia Celeste. These are just a few of the artists that the show highlighted. It is obvious that Miller is nurturing the expanding talents in the school with a creative and inspiring environment called the Art Room.

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Taking a swing against ALS Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

This weekend, Mount Brenton Golf Course head pro Marc McAndrews and assistant pro Jan Best won’t be playing your average round of golf. In fact, they’ll be playing several, as they tee off from sunrise to sundown to raise money for the BC PGA Golf A Thon for ALS Saturday. The Golf A Thon will see pros from around the province get out of the pro shop and onto the course to raise money. This will be the fifth year Mount Brenton is taking part. “We’re not going to take any breaks or anything, and we play right through all the groups,” Best said. “We’re finishing every hole, and we’re playing properly and seeing who is playing better; that keeps it focused.” Last year, Best and fellow pro Cash Reumkens participated in the Golf

known disease; it’s kind of obscure,” added Best. L a d y s m i t h ’s M i k e Pellatt was diagnosed with ALS in 2001. He started the ALS On a Roll fundraiser in 2003, riding his power wheelchair from Campbell River to Victoria to raise awareness. Before his passing in 2006, Pellatt handed the On A Roll torch to Duncan’s Rick Wilkinson, who was diagnosed in 2003. An average 18-hole game at Mount Brenton takes approximately four hours, but Best Jan Best [left] and Marc McAndrews with the official ALS poster, depicting Dunand McAndrews will be can’s Rick Wilkinson and his son during the On A Roll for ALS. playing through nonA Thon and managed to fered through ALS.” cular disease with an stop, with the help of complete nine rounds ALS [Amyotrophic average life expectancy club volunteers who of golf by the time day- L a t e r a l S c l e r o s i s ] of two to five years after will take them to and from each hole by light was fading and destroys motor neurons diagnosis. raised just over $3,000. that are an important “Most people know power cart. Each round The funds go to the ALS link in the nervous sys- s o m e o n e w h o h a s will take them about an Society of BC. tem and through which had ALS, it seems,” hour and a half. “It’s a lot of swinging,” “We’d like it to be the brain controls vol- McAndrews said. “And more,” McAndrews said. untary muscles through- they haven’t made any Best said. Donations can be “We’d like [people] to out the body. More com- great leaps and bounds come down and make monly known as Lou like they have with made at Mount Brenton a pledge on behalf of Gehrig’s Disease, ALS is treating heart disease Golf Course or online at www.golfathonforals. their friend or family a degenerative and ulti- and cancer.” member who has suf- mately fatal neuromus- “It’s not a very well- ca/courses-dates.

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The Cedar Secondary School Spartans rounded off a spectacular athletic year, placing 10th in the Sr. A girls soccer provincial championships May 31 to June 2 in Kelowna. “We knew going in that we weren’t necessarily the favourites, but we knew that we had an opportunity to do something special, and overall, it was a good event,” said vice-principal Bill Rounis. The Spartans first faced a tough match against the tournament host, Immaculata, for a 5-0 loss. Their next game against Whistler resulted in a close 4-3 loss and put them in the bottom two pools vying for ninth spot. The girls were thrown a real game changer when goalie Kelsie Nicholls blew out her knee from a collision in their first playoff game. “They found a way to deal with that adversity, and they still found a way to keep close and win,” Rounis said.

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MEN NEEDED for dragonboat mixed team. No experience necessary. All equipment supplied, ďŹ rst 3 sessions free. 245-1323 The Mill Bay Garden Club presents The 65th Annual Community Flower & Garden Show. Saturday, June 16th, 9.00am - 2.00pm at Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill. The show has over 60 classes with outstanding display. Also included are Lake Bay Hill Ladies Auxiliary Strawberry Tea, Silent Auction, Flower & Veg Show, Plant Sales, Commercial Plant Vendors, Garden Accessories & Master Gardeners. Show Programs available from mid May at BuckerďŹ elds, Dinter Nursery, Laughing Llama & Thrifty Foods.

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DEATHS HEENEY, Mary Eleanor (McTavish) Following a brief illness, Mary died at home on the morning of Sunday, June 3rd, 2012, at the age of 91. She died as she lived, with grace, humour and a minimum of fuss.

Mary is survived by Rex, her husband of 64 years, her children and their spouses, Paul Heeney and Joanne Moser, Adam and Maureen Heeney, Martha and Glenn Robinson, and Kate and Collin Clinton, as well as her four grandchildren, Julia, Hannah, Mary and Hamish. Also missing Mary are her two sisters, Jean Catton and Ruth Wilson, in-laws Alice and Iain Scott and many other family members and friends from St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to Victoria and in the United States. Mary was predeceased by her brothers, Peter and Bruce McTavish. Mary spent many rewarding hours pursuing her commitment to volunteer work, and her love of literature, music and golf. Her real gift was her ability to connect with people, creating genuine, lasting friendships. Please join us for a celebration of Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life on Monday June 25th, at Maple Bay Yacht Club, 6337 Genoa Bay Road, in Duncan, from 2 until 4 p.m. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers please consider a donation to the Cowichan Valley Symphony Society or to the charity of your choice.

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Come Join Our Team! REGISTERED NURSE part-time 4/4 day rotation and casual work. Casual CARE AIDES Are you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and be part of a company that values its employees? AdvoCare Health Services at Cerwydden Care Centre in Duncan, BC is currently recruiting RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Requirements: Current practicing Registration with CRNBC for Nurses and BC Care Aide Registry # for CAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong oral, written and leadership skills â&#x20AC;˘ 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exp. preferred. Please apply online at our website www.advocarehealth.com or fax to 250-861-3112 attn: HR Manager DUNCAN, BC- We are looking for a fulltime Heavy Duty Mechanic, will consider apprentice based on experience. Wage and beneďŹ t package as per the USW Coast Master Agreement. Duties will include repairs to logging trucks and logging equipment. Please fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net. ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com. ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneďŹ ts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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WFP is currently seeking a part-time CertiďŹ ed Planer Mechanic (Millwright experience) to join our Duke Point Sawmill Division located in Nanaimo, BC. This is an hourly USW union position with a certiďŹ ed rate of $33.225 per hour and a comprehensive beneďŹ t package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/employees/ Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ourpeople-employment/careers/ THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: July 6th, 2012 Reference Code: DPS, Planer Mechanic As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

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

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250-245-7153 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES APT SIZE deep freeze, $150, Maytag SXS fridge, $350, white 17 cu ft fridge, $275, 30â&#x20AC;? almond self cleaning range, $125, Kenmore 30â&#x20AC;? glass top self clean range $350, white 30â&#x20AC;? range $150, white self cleaning range, $200. Full size stacking Washer/Dryer $350. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100$150, portable GE dishwasher $100 and more. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

AUCTIONS UNRESERVED AUCTIONSJune 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780-636-2165. JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment. Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta. Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists online: prodaniukauctions.com.

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LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: jg_cormorant@shaw.ca

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $15,750. (250) 748-3539

Cowichan Bay: Spectacular Ocean View 1BR Condo for rent. $800/month. N/S N/P Adult oriented building. 250748-7993. Ladysmith: 1 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583.

Cozy 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home. 55 +. 1200 sq.ft. Newer fridge, dishwasher and ﬂooring in spacious kitchen plus numerous extras! #26 - 815 Dunsmuir Cres., Ladysmith. 250-245-5050. $247,500.00.

HOUSES FOR SALE HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older home, lots of updates since 2008. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. 2288sq.ft., 10,000 sq.ft. lot. Has rented for $2000/mth. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: (250)7406803 or (250)619-7650.

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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS. 180 Degree Ocean view. 2-bdrm. Fireplace, 5 appl’s. Bright, open ﬂoor plan. Large balcony. NP/NS. $950. (250)416-0062.

MODULAR HOMES JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

Ladysmith: 2 bed plus den Rancher, near 49th, 2 bath, 5 appls, N/S, N/P, $800 + utils. Avail. now, 250-245-8874.

LADYSMITH. NEW 3 bdrm/3 bath home ready to move in. Open concept, beautiful kitchen, lots of tiling. Includes all appliances. Landscaped. New Home Warranty. $339,900 1124 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353 or 250-714-2746.

LADYSMITH. NEW 4 bdrm/2 bath with legal 1 bdrm suite. Many upgrades. Includes 11 appliances. Fully landscaped, New Home Warranty. $369,900. 1120 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353, 250-714-2746

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS For Sale: NEW 1296 square foot Modular Home. View at Rocky Creek Village, unit # 70-A Alderwood Drive, Ladysmith. Open House every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. For more information please phone Ken 250-245-4081.

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This beautiful 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has been well maintained. With only 135,000 KM on an economical and spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission which will do the shifting for you or let you shift yourself for a sportier driving exp. Boasting a well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer, this SUV cannot be missed! $16,500

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Ladysmith: 2 storey, older home. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, rumpus rm (or may be used as 3rd bdrm). Large deck with beautiful view of Ladysmith Harbour. walk to town, schools, and Transfer Beach Park. N/P, N/S. Ref’s req. $1,000/mo + utilities 250-245-2380.

MARINE BOATS

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. Cassidy: Country setting, 2 bdrm mobile, f/s, electric heat, avail now, $850/mo + util, n/s, n/p, ref’s required. Ladysmith: Malone Rd. area, newly renovated and new appliances with hardwood ﬂoors, 3 bdrm townhouse, n/s, n/p, ref’s required, avail now, $1125/mo.

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SUITES, LOWER 8 WHITE Street- 2 bdrms, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com Yellow Point Area: Semi-furnished basement suite. Avail. June 15. N/S. Must have reliable transportation. Call Ann 250-245-3041.

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Up Coming LADYSMITH DAD'S GROUP OPEN HOUSE BARBEQUE - Sat, June 16, 10-2 pm. Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 2nd Ave. 250-245-3079 THE LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL-Next meeting Tues, June 19, 7 pm. Contact Judy at 250-245-3438 for meeting location. We welcome and encourage family members and friends of the residents’ at the Lodge to join us in advocating for the residents. We meet off the Lodge premises, providing a private and confidential environment MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - "The Last Plant Sale of the Season", Sat, June 16th, 8:30 am-2 pm, Saltair Station House 10445 Chemainus Rd. Annuals and Perennials to fill in the gaps in your garden. LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Night Photography Insights” featuring the techniques and stunning results by noted Nanaimo photographer Brad Powell. Tues, June 26, 7 pm, 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 CALL FOR ARTISTS - the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society is calling for musicians & artists in all media to participate in ArtBeat, the Friday evening arts & entertainment event in Chemainus. For more information, call Kathy Wachs 250-416-0382 or visit www.cvcas.com

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LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOPS are in need of volunteer clerks for our 2 Continued on page 19

CLUES ACROSS 1. Computer screen material 4. Doctors’ group 7. Last month (abbr.) 10. Walked along 12. Without (French) 14. Swedish shag rug 15. Extinct ﬂightless birds 17. Showing sound judgment 18. Hungarian Violinist Leopold 19. Stone of W. Ireland 22. Appeared to be true 23. Feet of two syllables 24. Point that is one point E of SE 25. Foray 26. Anno Domini 27. Doctor of Nursing 28. ___ ‘n Boots 30. Southern California Assoc. of Government 32. Sight & sound information 33. Pa’s partner 34. Cozy 36. Measurement unit 39. Acute abdominal pain 41. Zigzag skiing 43. Study of unorthodox psych. 46. Epochs 47. Pintado 48. Palm starches 50. Br. Univ. river 51. A minute amount (Scott) 52. Fr. military cap 53. Helps little ﬁrms 54. Perceive with the eyes 55. Woman making her debut

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CLUES DOWN 1. Confined condition, abbr. 2. Lots of crocodiles 3. Alt. spelling of 15 Across 4. Elected Syrian Pres. 1971 5. Low volcanic crater 6. The Piano actress Paquin 7. A severe thrashing 8. Protective fold for vision 9. Am. releif organization 11. The recipient of funds 13. A tractor-trailer 16. Brazillian ballroom dances 18. Fleet 20. Recompenses (archaic) 21. Swiss river 28. The visual percept of a region 29. Soft palate flaps 30. Mediterranean ricegrass 31. Panama and Suez 34. Egyptian beetle jewel 35. W. Virginia town 37. Loose outer garment 38. Took more than your share 40. Hyperbolic cosecant 41. Young pig 42. A nearsighted person 43. Two large muscles of the chest 44. Affirmatives 45. Algonquian people of Central Canada 49. A person’s brother or sister

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com STROKE RECOVERY with us! New members What’s GROUP: always welcome. $10 Happening Survivors and caregivers membership, $2 drop-in. meet every Thursday at 11 am in the basement LINE DANCING Continued from page 18 Activity Room of Bethel Chemainus Seniors Drop Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 shops at the Healthcare Ave. Programs include 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250Centre and the Lodge on exercises and tips for 245-1185. 4th. We are also looking managing activities. Call for knitters to contribute Connie Parman 250-924AL-ANON to our shops. For more 7772. Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm information please call downstairs at Ladysmith Cathy @ 250-245-2240. BINGO - LADYSMITH Resource Centre Every Wed - 6:45 pm, DO YOU WANT TO MAKE Association. Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR Church Hall. Info call NARCOTICS COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove 250-245-3079. Sponsored ANONYOMOUS Community Garden is by Ladysmith Resources Meets Sundays, 7-8 pm looking for volunteers to Centre Association Downstairs at Ladysmith grow organic produce for Resource Centre the Ladysmith Food Bank. CANCER SOCIETY Please contact Bill Tilland Association. The Ladysmith Branch 250-924-5269. needs volunteer drivers DUPLICATE BRIDGE to provide transportation CLUB KINSMEN/BROWN for Ladysmith cancer Meets Tuesdays weekly, 1 DR. PLAYGROUND patients needing help to pm. Beginners welcome. PROJECT HAS SET and from cancer-related Town and Country Mobile UP A FUNDRAISING appointments. Volunteers Home Park. 250-245ACCOUNT at the needed for all aspects 4522. Junction Bottle Depot, on of the society's work. Ludlow Rd. in Ladysmith. Weekdays call 250-245LADYSMITH LEGION Take your empties to 0671, 10 am - 1 pm. LADIES AUXILIARY the bottle depot, funds Meets 2nd Wednesdays credited to the Kin. Park HARVEST HOUSE monthly, 7 pm. Playground account. FOOD BANK Chemainus. Friday, Info NANAIMO-CEDAR call 250-246-3455. FARMER’S INSTITUTE Cedar United Church Hall. BINGO 2nd Thursdays Oct. to Chemainus Senior DropJune. Visitors welcome. in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 Info: 250-722-3397. pm. Info: Murray 250-246NORTH OYSTER 9968. PROBUS CLUB OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY LADYSMITH (for Engraved bricks fundraisNEIGHBOURHOOD information see www. er. Info call Bob Handel WATCH Volunteers needprobus.org), meets every at 250-245-0919. ed. 250-245-1118. third Wed morning of the month at the new Seniors' MEALS ON WHEELS SINGLE LADIES: Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and Ladysmith meals INTERESTED IN Buller St. Doors 9.30. No MAKING NEW delivered Mondays, mtg. in August. Call Vince FRIENDS? We are a Wednesdays & Fridays. Devries 245-0907 or Don small group of ladies, Volunteer drivers needed. Fisher 245-5965. mostly over the age Call Pearl: 250-245-3844. of 60 who meet once LADYSMITH LEGION LADYSMITH a week for coffee and Mondays, crib, 7 p.m. MEDITATION good conversation. We Meat draws: Saturdays 2 Drop in Wednesday sometimes go on outings 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, nights, 7 pm., 281 as well. If you think you Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: Dogwood Drive. might be interested, Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line Meditation lessons, please call Sheila at 250dancing: Thursdays 9-11 discussion & goodies. 245-2985. am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm, Free. 250-245-4102. bhiggs@bcsupernet.com. 250-245-2273. LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL CANADIAN CHRONIC PAIN SOCIETY - urgently FEDERATION of SUPPORT GROUP requires volunteers as UNIVERSITY WOMEN meets 3rd Mon of each Museum hosts, also, the Nanaimo branch. Meets month 5:15-6:45 archives need interested 4th Monday of each Ladysmith Community people to assist with month. St. Andrews Health Centre - 1111-4th research etc. 250-245Presbyterian. 7 pm. Ave, Room 101 0100. Karen: 250-756-9508. www.chronicpainsupport. ca 250-667-5587 LADYSMITH SALTAIR BINGO GARDEN CLUB Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Every third Thur at 7:30 SING FOR PURE JOY! Chemainus Legion branch pm, First United Church - meets on Saturdays, Hall, (corner of High St & 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor #191. Doors open 5 p.m. 3rd Ave) with in-garden lounge of The Lodge on meetings June, July, 4th singforpurejoy@gmail. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd August. Come & grow com or (250) 285-3764

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Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250-245-5888 or 250245-2263. LADYSMITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Parent/caregiver & children age 0-6 drop-in, Sept to June: Mon - Fri 9:30 am. - noon at Aggie Hall. July to August: Tues to Thurs: 9:30 am - noon. Info: 250-210-0870. LADYSMITH EAGLES AERIE #2101 Meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 7:30 pm Auxiliary meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 pm Eagles Hall. CHEMAINUS THEATRE COSTUME SHOP Needs volunteer seamstresses to help build for upcoming shows. Contact Crystal Hanson 250-246-9800 ext. 7117. SPEEDWATCH/COPS Citizens on Patrol & SpeedWatch need volunteers. Contact the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall. 250-245-1118. LADIES GOLF Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250-245-7313. TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith Meets each Thurs 9-11

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, June 12, 2012 19 am in the Pentecostal Church on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250-722-2613. THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Ongoing registration. Call Registrar Denise Rae at 250-2457925. MOUNT BRENTON POWER & SAIL SQUADRON Membership meeting. Ladysmith Legion hall. Every 3rd Tuesday except holidays & July & August, 7:30 pm. LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Family & friends advocating on behalf of the residents. Next meeting info contact Judy at 250-245-3438.

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LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS CLUB Welcoming new residents to the Ladysmith area. Couples & singles welcome. Sharon at 250-245-9334 or ladysmithnewcomers@ yahoo.ca SINGLE LADIES: INTERESTED IN MAKING NEW FRIENDS? We are a small group of ladies, mostly over the age of 60 who meet once a week for coffee and good conversation. We sometimes go on outings. If you think you might be interested, please call Sheila at 250-245-2985.

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