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Mike Southwell of Ladysmith and his two-year-old son, Giles, show their Canadian pride Sunday morning during Canada Day celebrations at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus. For more Canada Day photos from Chemainus and Ladysmith, please turn to pages 12 and 13.

The Brown Drive Kin Park playground has been a volunteer-driven community effort from the very beginning, and this weekend, the Ladysmith Kinsmen Club is hoping to bring out the community one more time to install the final phase of the playground. The majority of the Brown Drive Kin Park playground is here and waiting to be installed, and the Kinsmen are organizing a work party this Saturday and Sunday at the park, which is on Colonia Drive near Brown Drive. The plan is to start Saturday at 8 a.m., as they need to have the site ready by the time the concrete donated by Mayco Concrete arrives at 1:30 p.m. The Kinsmen are also hoping to get some of the site preparation done this Friday. “We have to move all the wood chips to dig the holes in the ground on the Friday and Saturday morning so that when the concrete comes, we’ll be able to stand the apparatus up and put it in the ground,” explained Duck Paterson of the Kinsmen. “We want to try to get as much of this stuff done in advance so that when the volunteers come on Saturday, we can finish off the holes and they can put the apparatus together.”

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The playground equipment is coming from Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd., and Henderson told the Kinsmen that if they completed Phase 3 of the playground this year, they would donate a swing set, so a tots’ swing set will be installed. Two picnic benches will also be placed in the grassed area between the play structures. “That’s the final fundraising part,” said Paterson. “We weren’t quite there, and Lealand Contracting said they’d buy one of the picnic tables.” The work party is going to start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, but Paterson says people can show up at any time — and they don’t even have to work. They may just want to watch this community project wrap up. “With the work and time so many people have put in, it’s really been a community effort,” said Paterson. “We received two gaming grants and money from the Town, but all the rest of it has been people just wanting to see it happen.” The Brown Drive Kin Park project began as a dream almost immediately after its rotting predecessor had to be torn down nearly three years ago. The playground is being built in three phases, and this structure — which is geared toward children aged five to 12 — is the final See Volunteers Page 3

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From Page 1 worth of wood chips in the area phase. The Kinsmen are still col- that will house the third phase of lecting bottles and pennies for the the playground. The apparatus for the final phase playground, as they need to put in of the playground costs almost the lights. “We didn’t know how we would $61,000. By the time this playground is do in fundraising, so we figured if we could do it in phases, then it finished, the Kinsmen will have would make the fundraising easier, invested more than $230,000 and if we didn’t raise all the funds, into Brown Drive Kin Park — all we wouldn’t have a playground raised by volunteers. That does not North Oyster Elementary School students Georgia Beaudoin (left) and Juleah Macadam are all smiles in that was half-finished,” explained include the hundreds of hours of PHOTO SUBMITTED the school’s kitchen. Paterson. “The fundraising went volunteer labour provided by comso well that we did Phase 1 and munity members. Many community groups, orga2 in 2011.” The apparatus alone for the nizations and businesses have first phase of the playground cost stepped forward to support the $72,000, and the Kinsmen had to project, including Dave Stalker raise another $9,000 for the ground Excavating Ltd. and Coastal Trucking — who were a huge help cover. when the Town took down the Paterson remembers installing the first play structure in March old playground — Ladysmith and Niomi Pearson However, with provin- families in need, but Murray said. She is 2011. It was raining so hard, but District Credit Union and the Town cial funding decreas- there will be some flex- concerned that par- about 40 people from Oceanview of Ladysmith’s Public Works crew. THE CHRONICLE ing over the years, the ibility to ensure that ents who may need Community Church — who had Recently, Ladysmith Primary N o r t h O y s t e r school has had to re- there is always food the assistance but are donated $5,000 — volunteers from School Fun Day raised $325 in Elementary School allocate the funding to available if a student is afraid to ask will be left the Festival of Lights Society and pennies, and the Kinsmen have P a r e n t A d v i s o r y other areas where it is without a meal, Reimer with an empty plate. the Kinsmen and neighbours came received more than $800 through explained. “If the kids can’t pay out to give their time and help build their penny drive. Council (PAC) member needed, Murray said. “A lot of these kids that “ P r e v i o u s l y [ t h e $1.50, how are they the playground. Stacey Murray wants Paterson is excited to see the to raise approximately are on it; it is the only s c h o o l ] u s e d i t s going to pay $3.75? ,” The Kinsmen got enough money project coming to an end. $30,000 to keep the healthy, nutritious meal Community Link fund- she asked. “I think it’s neat,” he said. “It will to construct Phase 2, which is The school also has a aimed at younger children and be neat when [the play structure] school’s existing hot they see in a day,” she ing to support their lunch program at the said. “Education is top food program, and breakfast program that cost $54,000 for the apparatus and is up there and kids are on it. It’s priority, of course, but they’re switching over is funded by the Knights almost $8,000 for the ground cover, been a lot of fun. table. “We’ve been given the kids can’t learn when to have the Community of Columbus. Murray, that summer. “The Kinsmen are proud of it, and Link money go into who will become the go ahead to try and they’re hungry.” each time we’ve done a project and The Town of Ladysmith put in find outside funding,” According to School instructional supports North Oyster PAC trea- grass and sprinklers closer to the seen how accepted it is and how she said. “A lot of the District 68 spokesper- for students,” Reimer surer in September, second-phase play structure, and the community enjoys it, it makes parents that go to our son Donna Reimer, the said. “Rather than be a said funding has been the Kinsmen put in about $7,000 you feel good inside.” school don’t actually hot lunch program will program for all the kids secured for that proknow that the lunch be replaced in the fall in the school, it will gram for at least one by the Nanaimo Food [now] be a program more school year. program is going.” To assist with the fundThe hot lunch pro- Share Program, which for those students who raising for the North gram has been offered offers healthy, nutri- need food.” During the school O y s t e r E l e m e n t a r y a t N o r t h O y s t e r tious meals to students Elementary School in need for $3.75 per year, approximately 73 School hot lunch profor the past 27 years meal. There will be a of the school’s 100 stu- gram, contact Stacey at and currently costs set number of meals dents were enrolled in 250-667-2561 or stace about $44,000 per year. provided to designated the hot lunch program, ymurr@gmail.com.

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Len Merriman moving on Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

After five years at the helm of S-hXiXnu-tun Lelum Primary School and Stu”ate Lelum Secondary School in Ladysmith, principal Len Merriman is embarking on a new journey to central BC. Merriman resigned from his position last Monday and will serve his last day with Stz’uminus First Nation on July 20. “It’s been awesome,” he told the Chronicle. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here, and this decision is all about family and about supporting my wife’s desire to regain her language. She hasn’t been home for 30 years, and it’s time for her to go home.” Merriman said he is looking forward to teaching alongside his wife at a First Nations primary school in Tache, where he has accepted a position as

principal. He also has immediate family in the area. “We work in our First Nations communities, and it’s all about connecting,” he said. In the last five years, Merriman has been involved with the construction of two brand new schools for Stz’uminus — the primary school and the secondary school, which will open its doors officially in the fall. When asked if he has accomplished all he set out to do in the past five years, Merriman said he felt that Stz’uminus is continually raising the bar of education. “As you set one bar, you keep setting the bar higher, so no, I haven’t accomplished everything because you never do,” he said. “But what I think that we have done in both schools [is] we have raised the bar so that our students see ourselves as learners. Now we’ve got stu-

dents there that are graduating youth, graduating with English 12, good solid marks, plus bio 12, physics 11, chem 12; we’ve got students graduating with all their sciences.” Merriman said he wanted Stz’uminus education director Charlotte Elliot to be recognized along with chief and council for their exceptional foresight and leadership. He added he is confident that the future of education in Stz’uminus is being left in great hands. “It was very clear when I came in what my job was — my mandate was ‘we want our students to meet and exceed grade level expectations,’ and in the primary we’re 95 per cent there,” he said. “The one thing that is excellent about Stz’uminus is the support from chief and council in Stz’uminus towards education is exemplary and is not found everywhere in the province.”

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S-hXiXnu-tun Lelum Primary School and preschool held their Graduation/End of Year Celebration on June 27. Above, principal Len Merriman presents a certificate to Chloe Seymour while below, a proud mom snaps a memorable photo.

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The annual Brits on the Beach car show at Transfer Beach typically draws about 200 British cars and 20 British motorcycles. This year’s show will be held Sun., July 15, starting at 10 a.m., and admission — along with entry for drivers — is free.

British cars are coming Annual Brits on the Beach car show taking place Sun., July 15 Lindsay Chung

is a great venue for a car show wish I had it then — it would because it is so family-friendly. have been a lot easier to get If children aren’t quite as inter- into.” Wareing says there are usualJaguars, Triumphs, Austins ested in the cars as their parand Bentleys are just a hand- ents are, they can always go ly a lot of minis, Rolls Royces, ful of the colourful British cars to the beach or the park, he Land Rovers and all sorts of sports cars at Brits on the that will be on display next noted. Wareing says Brits on the Beach. weekend at Transfer Beach. “Last year at this show, the Plans are well underway for Beach typically attracts about the 12th annual Brits on the 200 cars and about 20 British oldest car would have been a Beach car show Sun., July 15 motorcycles, and while it is 1926 Bentley,” he said. “It was hard to estimate the crowds, a beautiful car. It had never at Transfer Beach. This year, the Central Island a conservative guess would be been restored. It was a huge Branch of the Old English Car that 800 people typically view roadster, an open two-seater, and we were lucky to have it Club is receiving support from the show at Transfer Beach. Car owners come from as because the owner brought it local sponsors Little Valley Restorations, Ladysmith and far as Victoria and as far as up from Victoria.” Brits on the Beach starts at District Credit Union and 49th Campbell River. “For our car club, the Old 10 a.m. and runs until about 3 Parallel Grocery, which greatly assist the club in maintaining English Car Club, we also have p.m. During the show, there Brits on the Beach will be six vendors who as a free event for Quoted in the Chronicle sell a variety of Britishboth the public and themed gift items, car the drivers. “One of the really good things parts, memorabilia and “One of the really good things about about the show is it’s free. We don’t English and Scottish baked goods. the show is it’s free,” Music from the 1960s said Steve Wareing, charge for the public, and we don’t charge for drivers” will also be playing a member of the Old throughout the car show. English Car Club Steve Wareing, Old English Car Club There is no judging at who co-ordinates this show because the Brits on the Beach cars are so varied, but with Adrian Rice. “We don’t charge for the public, a branch in Victoria and in there is lots of appreciation and we don’t charge for driv- Comox and also in Vancouver,” for the time the owners have ers. The venue is the best of said Wareing. “We typically get put into their cars. “I guess some owners can any that I’ve ever seen. We’re cars from our own branch, as basically take them to restolucky to have [the sponsors].” well as other car clubs.” Wareing says their car club ration shops and $20,000 later This year’s Brits on the Beach show celebrates the 50th anni- has just over 100 members, have basically a new car, but versary of the introduction and probably about 70 per most of us work in our own of the MGB and the Triumph cent of them were born in the garages, and we maintain them U.K. as best we can,” said Wareing. Spitfire. “It’s very typical in a way that Wareing encourages everyone “MGBs, they made more than half a million of them, and when a lot of them are getting to come to Brits on the Beach North America was a big mar- to retirement years, they have on July 15, whether they know ket for British car manufactur- a bit more money than they about British cars or not. “It’s a good day out,” he said. ers in the 1960s and into the used to have, and they buy the 1970s,” said Wareing, who owns car they wish they had in their “There are obviously car enthutwenties,” he said. “When my siasts, but we try to run it so a dark green 1972 MGB GT. Wareing says Transfer Beach car was built, I was 22, and I it’s family-friendly.” THE CHRONICLE

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It’s time to shop until you drop. The Chemainus Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Giant Street Market this Saturday (July 7) with more deals, meals and appeal than you can shake a stick at. “We’ve got more vendors than we’ve ever had before,” said coordinator Jeanne Ross. “As far as I can tell, it’s [because of] word of mouth amongst the vendors and people who have been.” From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Willow Street will be lined with 148 stalls displaying the products of more than 120 vendors from Victoria Street to Laurel Street. “You’ll find unique stuff, and you’ll also find really good bargains,” Ross said. “A lot of the people that come are doing the flea market thing; they want to clean out their stuff

and they see this as an opportunity that’s way better than a garage sale.” However, there will still be a ton of professional artists and businesspeople marketing their fine wares. Some of the Willow Street merchants will also have their own booths or have in-store specials for the day. Some of the things you may find at the street market include dry roasted vegetables, everlasting (wooden) roses, knives, swords, native carvings, pottery and fibre hammocks. You can even check out the Urchin bags, which are designed out of recycled seatbelts. “That sounds kind of tacky, but actually, they look really nice; it’s interesting the way she recycles them,” Ross said. Some of the new items to hit the market this year will include fudge and shaved ice, sports memorabilia and dif-

ferent antique dealers. Pet treats and treat bags will be sold, but attendees are asked to leave their furry friends at home. “It’s going to be a really good one-stop-shopping place,” Ross said. “Our rule is ‘if it’s legal, you can sell it’.” Ross encouraged attendees to make a full day of their visit to the market. With other events like the Strawberry Tea and St. Michael’s Church and Legion Flea Market going on during the day, there will be lots to see and do in Chemainus. “There’s a lot of stuff you can do once you’re here,” Ross said. Proceeds from the Giant Street Market fund the Chemainus Visitor’s Centre. “Visitor’s Centre funding is hard to come by, and it’s been gradually cut more and more,” Ross said. “Without these fundraisers, we would have to be closed in the winter.”

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Jayse Van Rooyen says her fundraising for the British Columbia Ambassador Program has been going really well, and this week, she is hoping to add to that in a big way with a beer and burger fundraiser. The 20-year-old is representing Ladysmith as a candidate in the B.C. Ambassador Program, and she will be hosting a fundraising beer and burger night this Thursday (July 5) at Cottonwood Golf Course. The fundraiser starts at 5:45 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, and they are available now at In the Beantime Café and at the door. Coming on the heels of a successful Tunes and Tiara fundraising concert that raised $1,700 last month, the all-ages beer and burger night will feature a silent auction, raffle draws, door prizes and a 50/50 draw. “I chose to do that because I have so many friends and family who are younger, and the concert was 19-plus, so it’s good to do this one, which is all ages,” said Van Rooyen. All the silent auction items have been donated by local artists and local business owners, and Van Rooyen’s mother is putting together great gift baskets. All the money raised during the

beer and burger night will go toward the B.C. Ambassador Program for scholarships, keeping the program running and helping with expenses and travel. To raise money for the program, Van Rooyen recently set up an account at the Junction Bottle Depot. Anyone wishing to help Van Rooyen with her fundraising can drop off donations for the Jayse BC Ambassador Candidate account. Van Rooyen is collecting donations throughout town, and she has put donation cans in the 49th Café, In the Beantime Café, the Printingdun Beanery, the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce office, the Old Town Bakery, Black Door Decor and Pharmasave. “That’s really nice because their support is so wonderful,” said Van Rooyen. “Everyone’s been so nice. So many people are so interested in helping me, which is so great.” Van Rooyen says her fundraising efforts have gone great so far. She has also been thrilled with the response to her People’s Choice voting. People can vote once a day at www.bcambassador.com under “People’s Choice Ambassador” until Aug. 17, and the candidate with the most votes will win a scholarship, explained Van Rooyen. “The voting’s been going really well, and people are really excited about it,” she said.

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There were plenty of fish in the pond to be caught during the Family Fishing Day hosted by the Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club June 16 at the Bush Creek Hatchery. Children of all ages and their familes gathered to practise their NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE skills.

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New 3-D mural unveiled in Chemainus Niomi Pearson

“It was fun starting out with a concept and then having it finTHE CHRONICLE ished come out looking the way It has yet to be assigned an offi- you want it to look,” he said. The mural was commissioned by cial number, but Chemainus’s latest mural is already turning heads, The Silver Mine but becomes the and locals are mining for informa- property of North Cowichan once completed. tion on the artwork’s subject. Bond is also working with the The mural, unveiled on June 17, is based off of a photo from the Festival of Murals Society to get BC Archives and features a coal the mural assigned an official numminer pushing an ore cart out at ber. There are more than 40 murals in Chemainus. the Lenora Mines. The Silver Mine specializes in What’s most unique about this particular mural, which is on the handcarved jewelry, silver and River Road side of The Silver Mine stones found locally and from in Chemainus, is that it has been around the globe. Its mining sculpted into a 3-D piece with theme lends itself beautifully to Chapman’s work. sound piped out from the store. “The reviews have just been phe- “It’s our way of giving back to nomenal, especially with the locals,” the community because the comsaid Barbara Bond, co-owner of munity is very supportive of us,” the Silver Mine. “It’s a good shot Bond said. “We always try to do in the arm for Chemainus to have one big project a year to invest in the community.” a new mural.” Bond said that there will evenThe mural was completed over six months by Ladysmith’s Terry tually be an information plaque Chapman, owner of Vancouver installed alongside the building for Island Carving Company. It was mural gazers, and she hopes somea 500-plus-hour project that was one in the community will be able to identify the miner in the original completed in stages. “I thought it was cool technically photo from which the mural was because it uses a lot of skill sets,” conceptualized. “If someone in the community has he said of the piece. “There’s a lot of skill sets involved — like sculpt- any sort of idea, I’m sure it’s got to ing, mould-making, casting, fabri- be a relative,” she said. To view the original photo online, cating and painting.” With no pun intended, Chapman visit www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/ NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE added that working on the mine- cgi-bin/www2i/.visual/img_med/ Terry Chapman of Ladysmith completed this 3-D mural for The Silver Mine in Chemainus. dir_74/c_06729.gif. themed mural was a real blast.

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omment heard shortly after news broke that a creditor vote had saved Catalyst Paper from a bankruptcy selloff: “That’s great news, I guess, until next year.” And that is the caveat that will be attached to any mill talk in the foreseeable future. Employees and pensioners have to be celebrating. For them, this is clearly a reprieve. But for the greater community, the Crofton pulp mill has been troubled for a long time. More than anything else, its troubles have been tied to the global market for the products it produces, and those markets don’t change based on who is in charge of Crofton. So forgive the Cowichan public if it is skeptical that those troubled mill stories are soon to be a thing of the past. Optimism is not something a community can turn on and off. But what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and the Catalyst saga has forced some changes on Cowichan that may have made us tougher. The first and foremost is it provided the impetus for North Cowichan to pare its reliance on the mill to reasonable levels. Not only has it forced residents to shoulder a larger portion of the community-building load, but it has led to the early steps of the municipality’s bid to diversify by attracting new jobs and industries. Second, it has forced those secondary businesses that had attached themselves to the mill like a remora to a shark to diversify and find other sources of revenue as well. Finally, it has forced Catalyst and its workers to reassess themselves and their operation and become leaner, more focused and more dedicated. Yes, optimism is not something easily turned off and on. That said, with this vote we can at least put our finger on the button. — Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

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need to start this month’s column with a big thank you to all the constituents who have e-mailed or called my office in recent weeks to talk about their concerns around the budget implementation act, Bill C-38. Many of you raised the possible changes to fisheries habitat as the most concerning. As a coastal community, Ladysmith has seen the results of habitat destruction first-hand. The rehabilitation of the Holland Creek salmon runs started in 1990 with the establishment of the hatchery and is still going on today. Under the new rules proposed by the Conservative government, only habitat for commercial and aboriginal fisheries (for food, social and ceremonial purposes) will automatically receive protection. Fish habitat for noncommercial fisheries will not automatically be protected. It isn’t clear what

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that means to a salmon run that cannot be exploited because it is recovering or being rehabilitated. We have to wait for the Conservatives to publish the regulations that will implement the decision in Bill C-38 sometime later this year. In the meantime, cuts to front-line workers at the Department of Fisheries and Ocean will threaten the sustainability of our fisheries. These cuts affect biologists, researchers, policy makers — all the people who make decisions based on facts. Climate change studies, water ecosystem health, habitat protec-

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tions and fish stock monitoring will all be affected by these job losses. The environment in general gets short shrift in this budget. Along with changes to the Canadian Environment Assessment Act, cuts to Environment Canada will see cuts to research and policy development on air pollution, industrial waste and upper atmospheric ozone depletion. This is the scientific capacity that gave researchers and others the important facts to protect Canadians health along with our environment. I heard clearly that you do

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not like the direction the Conservatives are going on environmental issues. This comes on top of recent allegations that money from the ecoEnergy program is being diverted from funding green technologies to oil sands research and development. The ecoEnergy Innovation Initiative is a program created in 2011 aimed at greening Canada’s energy consumption. The fund was supposed to help Canada develop real alternatives to carbon- and pollutionheavy energy sources. Canadians want a return to a country that is focused on environmental sustainability because that brings security and prosperity to us all. You can still tell the prime minister that these decisions to change fisheries habitat protection and environmental standards are the wrong direction for Canada. The simplest way is to e-mail him at pm@pm.gc. ca..

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Editor: In the June 21 issue of the Victoria Times Colonist, there is an article on the number of incamera meetings held by Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city council. The article says that since the start of the new term for council, it has been calculated that 75 per cent of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meetings were held in whole or in part â&#x20AC;&#x153;in cameraâ&#x20AC;? (closed to the public). It also said that Sannich held in-camera meetings 35 per cent of the time, and Nanaimo held in-camera meetings 23 per cent of the time. This compares to Ladysmith, where almost 100 per cent of council meetings had part of the meeting held â&#x20AC;&#x153;in camera.â&#x20AC;? According to the minutes of council meetings in our library, our city council went behind closed doors in 18 of the 19 meetings that the library had on file. The only meeting that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an in-camera session attached to it was a two-minute meeting where council approved a tax increase. There are justifiable reasons to allow a council to go behind closed doors, but these cases should be kept to a minimum in order to assure the public a sense of openness and transparency. One acceptable reason for holding closed-door meetings is when council is considering the sale or purchase of land or an asset, if they feel it is in the public interest to withhold this information. Since the start of 2012, council has invoked the right to go behind closed doors for 17 issues that they classified as â&#x20AC;&#x153;land issuesâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sometimes as many as three â&#x20AC;&#x153;landâ&#x20AC;? issues are dealt with at a single meeting. It would be nice to know if these are separate issues or just one big one. It would be nice to know the progress on any of these issues while still keeping the key sensitive information confidential. I was once told that in-camera meetings should be confidential and not for convenience.

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Nick Epp-Evans of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 29 in Ladysmith sent us this photo of Couns. Bill Drysdale and Jill Dashwood getting first-hand experience on the rescue vessel Responder on Sunday. If you would like to share your photos with us, please send them to editor@ladysmithchronicle.com. Paul Brown, a former mayoral candidate for Victoria, is quoted in the Times Colonist article as saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council needs to wean itself of this habit by each and every time questioning whether the risk is greater in short or long term going in camera.â&#x20AC;? Coun. Lisa Helps is quoted as saying, â&#x20AC;?I do think we are going in camera too much, and I think the reason is that there is an unwillingness to have hard discussions in the public. But I think it is our job to have hard discussions in public.â&#x20AC;? Well spoken. I hope that members of Ladysmith council, when reviewing the agenda for future â&#x20AC;&#x153;in-cameraâ&#x20AC;? meetings, will follow Coun. Helpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead and stand up and say â&#x20AC;&#x153;does this discussion have to be behind closed doors, shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the public and the press have a right to a transparent government, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they have the right to know what is going on?â&#x20AC;? Rob Johnson Ladysmith

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Editor: I think the proposed Emily Carr monument is appalling, a disgrace to Emily Carr and a slap in the face to local carvers. It reminds me of the tacky black velvet paintings of the 1970s. A tourist draw? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think so. Oh well, maybe it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. With the library taking up the main Chemainus parking lot, there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any tourists looking at the thing. Alison MacKenzie Duncan

Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;under consideration pitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; should be revisited Editor: Look out Ladysmith, another of those infamous Chemainus barges has or is sinking.

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The very best party cchatter about what she could ssee outside, and, in the after ssupper lull, she continues her ccommentary about what colour ccar is driving up, the beautiful Rev. Daniel Fournier p pink flowers on the tree by the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church w window and, most importantly, Recent statistics from Stats her speculation about why the Canada indicated that an ever- red van has its lights on. Edna is from Nova Scotia and growing segment of our populahas a real wit that comes out tion is in the senior age range. As this trend continues to in her accent. One of her comincrease, with the aging of the ments strikes me as very funny, baby boomers, we are more and I begin to laugh. She joins and more likely to find our- in. One of the staff members comselves in situations where a parent, friend, spouse or loved ing into the area from a room one is diagnosed with a form of laughs at us laughing. Soon, dementia. When that happens, Mary, one of the wanderers, partly from having to deal with comes to the table and is invitour own personal sense of loss ed to sit. She speaks Romanian as we watch our loved one grow but obviously likes laughter farther away from us, we grieve because her face breaks into a the relationship and the person huge grin as she watches us. By this time, Edna is on a roll, that once was. We struggle to find ways of connecting to the and there is the beginning of a spark or life force that made party feel! Paula, another wanthem who they were. Can it derer, who is Polish and speaks even be accessed, we wonder? little English, takes the chair Is there value in visiting a per- beside my mother. She enters son who seems to no longer be wholeheartedly into the jovial aware of who we are? What do atmosphere with her booming we do? What do we say? How laugh. The staff person brings over do we interact? Even in the intensity of the some grapes and watermelon losses associated with demen- slices on a couple of plates, tia, there are always times when remarking that “you can’t have gifts of laughter, connection, joy a party without finger food.” I take on the role of waiter and hope break through.– A n d h e r e ’s a n e x a m p l e . and make a grand show of Recently, my wife Joan wrote an serving the ladies. They giggle account of a visit she had with with glee. Mary says “Thenk her mother, who has demen- yuu.” Paula, too. Another resident stops by the tia. It’s called The Party. She has given permission for me to table for a moment in her endshare it with you. (Names have less walk, gazes in my face been changed to protect identi- and gives me the most beautiful, toothless grin. That makes ties). me laugh, and she leans down THE PARTY At the care home where my and ever so gently smoothes mother lives, supper has ended. her hand over my forehead The staff are beginning their and kisses the top of my head. She leaves, but I am held in the evening routine. While they are busy with grace of the moment. Edna looks up and sees the those who need the most time and assistance to prepare for newest resident, a man, walkbed, out in the common area, ing into the area in his pyjathe wanderers wander and the mas. This strikes her as funny, and she says, “You just never sitters sit. I am at a table with my know what you are going to see mother and Edna. During the in this place. This is a first. A meal, Edna kept up a lively man in pyjamas!” Paula and

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Mary glance over to where Edna is pointing, and they break out in delightful chuckles, shaking their heads. Paula is warm, so she unzips her sweater. Mary, who is wearing a hat, as well as a sweater with a zipper which is zipped all the way up, leans over and zips Paula’s sweater up. We laugh. Paula, with a flourish, unzips her sweater. And then leans over and unzips Mary’s sweater. Mary is hugely amused, and she zips Paula’s sweater back up. By this time, I am laughing a belly laugh. The laughter escalates when Paula unzips Mary’s sweater completely and out fall all the things that Mary has collected in her wanderings that day — some gloves, a rolledup bib, lots of Kleenex. Mary enjoys the attention as Paula and I gather up her treasures and stuff them back under her sweater. Paula solemnly zips it up, and Mary gives her a gracious bow of thanks. Mary begins sings a hymn in her language, while Edna keeps time with her fingers. Paula, not to be outdone, sings a hymn in Polish. When she is finished, Edna sings out loudly, “Yummy yummy yummy, I’ve got love in my tummy,” which prompts Edna and Paula to say YUMMY over and over again while pointing at the empty plates. We all break out in laughter again. When I look at the clock, I am amazed that half an hour has gone by. The staff return and begin taking each lady at the table to their rooms to do their evening care. The party is over. I kiss my mother goodnight and walk to the door with a smile on my face. It was the best party I’ve ever attended. It’s not really about what we do or say that makes a difference in the lives of people with dementia. Most importantly, it is about our presence and about finding the grace that is within each moment.

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Dutch researchers have announced they are working on ways to determine eye color of adults with sophisticated DNA analysis that can predict with 90 percent accuracy whether people have brown or blue eyes. In May 2010, the same researchers said they were closing in on the ability to more accurately predict even variable eye colors via DNA analysis and new understanding of how genetics govern eye color. These discoveries also have implications for forensic investigations at crime scenes where recovered DNA may give clues about the actual appearance of suspects. Most babies are born with blue eyes that can darken in their first three years. Darkening occurs if melanin, a brown pigment usually not present at birth, develops with age. Children can have completely different eye colors than either of their parents. But if both parents have brown eyes, it’s most likely that their children also will have brown eyes. The darker colors tend to dominate, so brown tends to win out over green, and green tends to win out over blue. However, a brown/blue parent mix doesn’t automatically produce a brown-eyed child. Some children are born with irises that don’t match in color. Usually this is caused by faulty developmental pigment transport, local trauma either in the womb or shortly after birth or a benign genetic disorder. Other causes can be inflammation, freckle (diffuse nevus) of the iris and Horner’s syndrome. Having an early eye exam is important to make sure nothing serious is going on — and “nothing serious” is the most common finding. Changes in Eye Color The iris is a muscle that expands and contracts to control pupil size. The pupil enlarges in dimmer lighting and grows smaller in brighter lighting. The pupil also shrinks when you focus on near objects, such as a book you are reading. When the pupil size changes, the pigments in the iris compress or spread apart, changing the eye color a bit. Certain emotions can change both the pupil size and the iris color. That’s why some people say their eyes change colors when they’re angry or loving. Eye color also can change gradually with age. This happens in 10 to 15 percent of the Caucasian population (people who generally have lighter eye colors). However if your adult eye color changes pretty dramatically, or if one eye changes from brown to green or blue to brown (called heterochromia), it’s important to see your eye doctor. Eye color changes can be a warning sign of certain diseases, such as Fuch’s heterochromic iridocyclitis, Horner’s syndrome or pigmentary glaucoma. Ultimately, if you don’t like the eye color you inherited, you can always change it with colored contact lenses. But remember, even colored contact lenses are a prescription medical device and must be prescribed and monitored by an eye doctor. Don’t buy them over the Internet or get them from a friend without having an eye doctor’s prescription! A company called Stroma Medical in California is researching a laser procedure to permanently turn brown eyes blue. The laser removes the brown pigments (melanin) from the surface of the iris. Once removed the blue color underneath is revealed, giving the person blue eyes. One downside is that the exact resulting iris color can’t be accurately predicted. The procedure is not FDA or Health Canada approved and will require more testing before the procedure becomes available. Potential side effects include glaucoma and inflammation that may cause cataract or damage to the cornea. Courtesy of allaboutvision.com

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Students at Cedar Community Secondary School celebrated their graduation ceremony Fri., June 29. Clockwise from top left, the grads give a cheer of relief during a grad photo session; Katie Thompson, Robbie Thompson, Jessika Tironese, JackieUnsworth and Stephanie Wetten pose for a shot while lining up for the grad procession; a grad gives a thumbs up to a photographer during the procession; and Tyler Barlow, Kaleb De Jong, Brantley Benson, Megan Cawthorne, Andrew Mikus, Andrew Gates, Alexzander Groubac are happy to be celebrating their last day at Cedar Secondary. ALL PHOTOS EXCEPT TOP LEFT BY NIOMI PEARSON

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When Bluegrass Fever performs at the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre this Sunday, the Cowichan Va l l e y - b a s e d b a n d will introduce its newest member, an award-winning mandolin player and guitarist originally from Virginia. Bluegrass Fever plays the second Concerts in the Park hosted by the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association at Transfer Beach Sunday night, and this performance will feature the latest incarnation of the band — Barrie Hemmings on banjo, Bob Johns on guitar, Guy Langlois on upright bass and Ellis on mandolin. Ellis was born into a musical family, and his father is a fivetime world champion mandolin player. Starting at the age of 13, he began learning the acoustic bass, followed by mandolin, guitar, banjo and fiddle. Ellis has been named Virginia state champion for acoustic guitar and acoustic bass and has won more than 50 first-place awards. Originally formed in 1989, Bluegrass Fever has developed a solid reputation as a crowdpleasing bluegrass band and is consistently rated among the top 10 bluegrass groups in Canada. Bluegrass Fever migrated to Vancouver Island from Ontario a number of years ago when Hemmings — a member of the band’s original lineup — moved to Victoria. “Hemmings is master of both the three-finger and clawhammer banjo stylings — you can’t miss his harddriving sound when you hear the band,” states the band’s website. The band was reassembled with Johns, who is known on the Island for his years with the popular Back Forty Boys and Langlois, an upright bass player from Yellowknife. Johns says Sunday’s crowd can expect a

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Barrie Hemmings of Bluegrass Fever is known as a “banjo wizard.” Hemmings and Bluegrass Fever are performing this Sunday at Concerts in the Park. good variety of bluegrass music during t h e b a n d ’s p e r f o rmance, as they write their own songs and perform a mix of traditional bluegrass and new bluegrass. “We like to sound mainly like ourselves,” said Johns. “I think all bluegrass bands like to

sound like themselves, and we have our own sound, and it’s driven a lot by Barrie’s banjo.” The band is inspired by the Del McCoury Band and by Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, and Johns says there are a couple great B.C. players they’d love

to be compared with one day, such as John Reischman and the Jaybirds. Johns thinks bluegrass music has been making a bit of a comeback. “What really made a big difference was that movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which opened it up to people who hadn’t heard that kind of music,” he said. “We get quite big crowds. There are some bands that are popular now with the young crowds that are bluegrassbased, like Mumford and Sons. They’re very popular with the younger people.” Johns feels the musicianship and accessibility of bluegrass music appeal to people of all ages. “Each band member can show off; each person takes a solo, so you can hear good musicianship if you’re listening,” he said. “It always features some kind of vocal harmonies, which can get kind of complicated.” Fans can easily pick up an instrument and start jamming with bluegrass players, bringing a sense of community to bluegrass festivals, where all-night jams will break out among players of all levels, noted Johns. “The music can be played in a jam and can be played by people who haven’t played their instruments for long,” he

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ArtBeat promises ring interactive art S t r e e t C a f é t h i s to be an exciting and walk and street party Friday (July 6). The interactive arts and in Chemainus. The artists will not only entertainment expe- event runs from 5-9 present their own rience on Friday eve- p.m. every Friday work but will also nings in Chemainus evening until Aug. 31 offer a blank canvas t h i s J u l y w i t h a n and features high-cal- to visitors who want eclectic mix of visu- ibre artists, creative to try their hand at al and performing demonstrations and painting. artists from around a sparkling lineup of The beat for July Vancouver Island. entertainment. Shops 6 will be created by Repeat visitors will and eateries will stay well-known Cowichan be rewarded by some- open late to join the singer-songwriter Sig thing a little different festivities. Reuter on guitar and each time. The strikingly evoc- vocals and the accorArtBeat is a collabo- ative abstract paint- dion group The Gypsy ration of Chemainus ings of Lynn Harnish, Belles. businesses and the Roxanne Nunweiler Later in the month, Chemainus Valley and Juvie Rebelo of l o o k f o r J o h a n n a Cultural Arts Society 3B Studio in Duncan Knight and Friend on to create a recur- will be in the Willow guitar and vocals, and the Saidi Sisters of D’Nile, a gypsy/Middle Eastern dance troupe led by Deb Shields. These are only a few of the more than two dozen different artists, musicians JOIN US ON THESE 2012 and performers the GUIDED TOURS! public can meet and •Coast to Cariboo Circle Tour: July 4-10 enjoy on Friday eve(including Bella Coola & Barkerville) nings in Chemainus this July at ArtBeat. •Canadian Rockies: August 21-27 The event features •Okanagan Wine and Fun Tour: October 4-9 sculpture, woodwork, acrylic and water•Leavenworth Magic Christmas Festival: colour painting, phoNovember 29 - December 2 tography and digital 9448 Chemainus Road, art on a diverse range Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K5 of subjects, plus busPhone: (250)-246-5055 or Cell: (250) 252-0888 kers and art demonstrations throughout Web Site: www.chemainustours.com each evening. Email: jim@chemainustours.com ArtBeat in July

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Since 1978, the BC Winter and BC Summer Games have been hosted in 38 different communities around the province. The BC Games have become part of the historical record of communities and for many, an honour and experience that has inspired them to build a vibrant sport tourism industry. Long before sport tourism was identified as an important part of the tourism industry, the BC Winter and Surrey’s Cloverdale Recreation Center — recent winner of BC Parks & Recreation Association’s Award of BC Summer Games Facility Excellence and 2012 BC Summer Games venue for Basketball. PHOTO SUBMITTED were demonstrating the valuable impact of an inventory of sport moment for the comThe 2012 BC Summer our ability to host major sport events. Besides facilities, sport host- munity. Up to that point, Games will take place sporting events,” said the obvious economic ing experience, photo Kamloops had struggled July 19-22 in Surrey. Coun. Linda Hepner, benefits ($1.8 million galleries, maps, techni- with a clear identity and Tourism Surrey and the chair of the City’s Parks, to $2.6 million), the BC cal venue information, the BC Games brought City of Surrey recently Recreation and Sport Games bring a com- support services, and the community togeth- developed and imple- Tourism Committee. munity together, train key contacts. er in a way that was a mented a new sport Athletes, coaches, offileaders, and create “Strategically, hosting catalyst for Kamloops tourism strategy with cials, and volunteers at exposure and recogni- sport events can bring to become “Canada’s the purpose of attract- the BC Summer Games tion opportunities. economic value, social Tournament Capital” ing sport events and will be treated to warm Sport tourism is grow- benefits and civic pride and a leader in sport increase visitation to hospitality, tremening at a consistently to a community. Some tourism initiatives. Surrey. The strategy dous facilities, and a strong rate, despite of these benefits occur “Hosting the BC Winter includes plans for facil- strong sense of pride the trends that have at the time of the event, Games really started ity upgrades, as well as from the City of Surrey. shown a declining tour- and others are lega- Kamloops’ interest in support for sport event The Games will most ism industry in recent cies that return value sport tourism. The com- organizers bringing certainly be a catalyst years. to the community over munity was engaged events to the City. for Surrey and future The number of B.C. many years,” said Laura and inspired,” said “ H o s t i n g t h e B C host communities to communities becoming Plant, manager of com- Sean Smith, Kamloops Summer Games in 2012 continue to capitalize active in sport tourism munity partnerships Tournament Capital will allow Surrey to on sport tourism and continues to grow. The with Tourism BC, a co-ordinator. “Another showcase our award- host outstanding sport BC Games Society and division of the Ministry important benefit for winning facilities and events. Tourism BC co-manage of Jobs, Tourism and the community is the the HostingBC.ca web- Innovation. volunteer skills that are COME PLAY WITH US site which provides a The City of Kamloops developed with individsport hosting portfolio hosted the very first BC uals making a greater for B.C. sport hosting Winter Games in 1979, and greater difference Anniversary destinations, including which was a defining with every event.”

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Players from the youth 10-and-under Shell Beach Junior Raiders and the Saanich Eagles compete for the ball during games at Ladysmith Primary School during opening day of the the Stz’uminus First Annual Soccer Tournament June 29 in Ladysmith. The tournament featured First Nations youth teams from U5 up to U14 and men’s and women’s teams, and games were played at soccer fields across Ladysmith. Watch next week’s Chronicle for more coverage of the tournament. LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE

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TANNER, Norah Violet (nee Graham) February 19, 1920 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 14, 2012 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our cherished Mom, Gramma and GreatGramma at Nanaimo Hospital surrounded by family. Mom was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Married George in 1946 and resided there until moving to Vancouver in 1952; then onto Calgary in 1957 where she worked for the Income Tax Dept. until her retirement in 1980.Mom and Dad moved to Ladysmith in 1991. Mom was a member of the St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church and Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary. where she loved her work volunteering at the Baby Clinic. In her younger years Mom enjoyed her travels to England, Wales, Europe, Asia, Africa and Hawaii with George; and the camping trips and Hawaii with her children and Grandaughters. Later in life Mom enjoyed reading, doing crosswords, and taking Sammy for walks. She enjoyed a cold beer on a hot summer day with family and friends. Mom looked forward to Wednesday coffee at MacDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with her dear friends Karen, Hope, Cecille, Winnie and Pat; and her monthly games of crib with Winnie. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her family; son Graham (Pat) Tanner (Ladysmith B.C.) their daughter Renee (Oscar) Spuler and their son Gabriel (Chestermere Lake); son Alan (Sakena) Tanner (Nanaimo, B.C.); daughter Maureen Gaumont (Dan) (Surrey, B.C.) her daughters Nicole (Duncan) SalisburyGaumont and their son Beck (London, Eng.) and Michele (Nick) St. Louis and their daughters Ashley, Madison and Olivia (Beaverbank, NS) ; brother Alan (Joan) Miller (Florida): many nieces and nephews; many dear and wonderful friends here and across Canada; her beloved dog and faithful companion Sammy. Predeceased by her husband George (1999), brothers Brian, Eric, Keith and Jack; sister Maureen. Special thanks to the nursing staff and doctors at the Nanaimo Hospital ( 4th Floor) for the attentive care and attention given to Mom on her short stay there. A very Special Thank You to Dr. Kennedy and Clinic staff for taking such good care of her over the past 20 years, and to Reverend Brian and Reverend Daniels of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for their visits and prayers while she was hospitalized. Mom took great pride in her independence and lived her life her way. Mom leaves us with fond and loving memories and will remain in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers forever and always. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, a donation may be made to the Nanaimo Hospital in her memory. Per Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, no service will be held. Condolences may be offered to the family at telfordn@shaw.ca

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HUNTER- Clara Ellen (nee Gray) Danced away to a better place June 24, 2012. Clara was born in Nanaimo May 12, 1921 to Joseph Henry Gray & Maude Montero (White), Gray nee Craig. She attended school in Harewood and resided there until her marriage in 1941 to Robert Hunter. She then moved to Ladysmith where she raised her family. Clara was predeceased by her parents. Husband Robert Hunter 1984 and companion Pat Olfert in 2011, sister Dorothy (Lockhart), Jacques nee White, brothers William, and Laurence White. Niece, Audrey Cooper (nee White). Mom is survived by her 5 children & their spouses. Sharon & Dwight Smith (nee Hunter), Brian Hunter, Helen, Marie Hunter & Frank Donnelly, Robert & Gayla Hunter (nee Brown) Danny & Nancy Hunter (nee Vanden boer); grand children & their spouses, Sheri Hollebakken (nee Smith), Theresa Bell (nee Smith), Michelle Rintala (nee Smith), Dwight Smith Jr., Garrett Smith, Megan Hunter, Garrett & Jessica Hunter, 12 Great grandchildren, and one Great Great Grandchild, niece Arlene Lowe (nee Lockhart) Mom was active in the community and devoted much of her time to the Eagles Auxiliary. Clara was past President of the Ladysmith Auxiliary Eagles and past Provincial BC Madame President . She spent many years as a service to patients for the Cancer Society. Mom always liked to have fun whether it was playing Yatzee, with her grandchildren or Skip Bo with Edna and Gloria, or playing crib with Rose. Mom loved to bake and was a tremendous cook. She will be remembered and missed by her family and is now joining her many friends. We thank the staff of the lodge on Fourth for their care and attention they gave our mother. Service will be held at the Eagles Hall of Ladysmith July 5th @ 1:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. In memory of Clara those so desiring may make donations to, The Alzheimer Society of BC, #300- 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Box 46, Ladysmith BC or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at Telfordn@shaw.ca Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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Karl Theede Saturday, July 14th, 2012 1 - 4 PM Eagles Hall, Ladysmith BEHNKE, Richard Leonard Passed away suddenly at home June 19th, 2012. Predeceased by his father, Walter and mother, Edith Behnke. He is survived by his wife Lynn (Johansen) Behnke; daughters Karin, Debra, Cheryl and their husbands; eight grandchildren; brother Bob (Dianne); nephews, nieces and many other family and friends. Rick was a practical, unassuming and hard working man who found his greatest joy in his family. He was retired two years from his career as a Marine Engineer with BC Ferries where he had many friends. Whether working in the yard with his little dog at his side or tinkering in his shop, he was always ready to respond to a request for help from family, friends and neighbours. He touched the lives of so many who are richer for having known him. Service to be announced at a later date. Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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3282 River Road. Chemainus estate 4 bdrm, 3 bath, full undeveloped basement home on 5.6 acres. Offers to $569,000. More info at: johnbooth.agentsites.point2.com

or John Booth, Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty 250-245-2252 (Ladysmith).

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 8 WHITE Street- 2 bdrms, $700. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

$469,900. 507 Louise Road, Ladysmith. 5+ bdrm, 3 bath, 3690 sq. ft. Oceanview, level entry, sunlit bsmt, suite potential, dbl. garage. 250-246-0159

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm apt + den and back yard. Sm cat ok, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required, n/s. $800. Avail. now 250-618-4958.

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LADYSMITH. LARGE 1 bdrm suite available early July. Close to town and incls fridge, stove, W/D hookup. $650/mo + utilities. 250-741-0353, 250714-2746 or ERWE@shaw.ca

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LADYSMITH: RARELY for rent, 55+ building, 2 bdrm, ocean views, $1295 mo. 385 Davis Rd. Call 250-246-5688.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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.

Chemainus: 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex, w/d, f/s, walk to all amenities, n/s, sm pet neg., refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req., $950/mo + util, avail. July 1st. Call 250-245-3294

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Ladysmith: 3 bdrm, $775 + utils, incl. appliances, quiet area. Call Greg 250-245-8914.

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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.

U-PICK STRAWBERRIES Katie Farm beside Russell Farms Market. Westholme, Daily, 10am-9pm. Starting July 2nd

France 250-710-2889 or Robin (250)246-9907 www.katiefarm.com

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best place on earth!â&#x20AC;? Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best place on earth!â&#x20AC;? Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

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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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AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586. YOUBOU: Sunny side of Lake Cowichan, 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; RV Lot with 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mallard Sport Trailer. Lot is done with 2 stone slab patios, high end plastic grass for low maintenance. Must see to appreciate. Strata fee $125 monthy + hydro. Asking $130,000. Call (250)748-8776.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS Ladysmith: 3 bdrm trailer on a large lot with room for one R.V. + cars. Large shed, Avail. Aug. 1st, $950/mo. 1-877-4330680.

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LADYSMITH: Small 2 bdrm home, downtown, $695/mo. Avail. Aug. 1st. 250-616-2345.

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, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, available now, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required, $995/mo. Chemainus: View St. 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available now, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required. Ladysmith: Malone Rd. area, newly renovated and new appliances with hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, 3 bdrm townhouse, n/s, n/p, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required, avail now, $1125/mo.

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191. 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 $14,250. (250) 748-3539

1993 PACE ARROW 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; low mileage, generator, queen size walk around rear bedroom, new 3 way fridge, M/W, tub/shower. Roofs w/AC, also equipped with a back up camera. 68642 km. $14,900. obo.Please call 250-245-3350.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

2004 VW TOUAREG. Beautiful vehicle, well maintained. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. $15,900, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

SUITES, LOWER

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210 BULLER- 1 & 2 bdrms, $600 & 750. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 2-3 bdrm main ďŹ&#x201A;oor suite. W/D. Avail Now. N/S. $825 +. 250-924-3349. Ladysmith: 2 bdrm in a good location. Includes hydro, high speed internet and digital TV. N/S, N/P. 250-245-4638. SOUTH WELLINGTON. $850. /mo. 1-bdrm, new home, country living. Call 250-753-1200.

BOATS 15.5 FOOT Hourston Glass Craft Boat, 1992 galvanized Roadrunner trailer in very good condition. 1994, 45 H/P Honda 4 stroke motor, runs great. Comes with combined ďŹ sh ďŹ nder/depth sounder. Ski ladder and Scotty down rigger. Asking $4200. (250)748-3473.

Time for a NEW car?

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What’s Happening

the Ladysmith Food Bank. Please contact Bill Tilland 250-924-5269.

Email items for publication to production@ladysmithchronicle.com with the subject line containing "What's Happening". This is a free service for non-profit groups that runs as space allows. As we have pages of entries, publication is not guaranteed and copy is subject to editing. Please keep length to 25 words or less.

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 Playground account.

Up Coming LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB presents “How to Improve Your Landscape Photos” by retired National Geographic photographer Glenn Mallory with tips to better understand your camera. Tues, July 24, 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub. com CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Tues, July 9, 5:15-6:45 pm, Ladysmith Community Health Centre - 1111 4th Ave., Room 101, www. chronicpainsupport.ca 250-667-5587 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 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. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to grow organic produce for

On Going CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP meets 3rd Mon of each month 5:15-6:45 Ladysmith Community Health Centre - 1111-4th Ave, Room 101 www.chronicpainsupport.ca 250-667-5587 SING FOR PURE JOY! - meets on Saturdays, 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor lounge of The Lodge on 4th singforpurejoy@gmail.com or (250) 285-3764 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 250-9247772. BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250245-3079. 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 250245-0671, 10 am - 1 pm. HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455. BINGO - Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250246-9968. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-245-

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LADYSMITH LEGION Mondays, crib, 7 p.m. Meat draws: Saturdays 2 - 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line dancing: Thursdays 9-11 am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm, 250-245-2273.

3282 River Road -Spacious Home

John Booth

528 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

250-245-2252

johnbooth@royallepage.ca www.johnbooth.agentsites.point2.com

BINGO Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors open 5 p.m.

Doug Bodaly

(250) 714-3280 or Email dougbodaly@shaw.ca

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250245-5888 or 250-245-2263.

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 250-2469800 ext. 7117. SPEEDWATCH/COPS Citizens on Patrol & SpeedWatch need volunteers. Contact the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall. 250-2451118. LADIES GOLF -Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250-245-7313. TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith Meets each Thurs 9-11 am in the Pentecostal Church on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250722-2613.

Offers to $569,000

3680 sq. ft., 4 bdrm, 3 bath, level entry, full basement (suite potential), 5.6 level treed acres. Great views, close to everything, large bright country kitchen, dining room, comfortable living room with ﬁreplace, huge solarium for entertaining, 450 square foot detached shop. Rare in town acreage all on municipal water.

CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMEN Nanaimo branch. Meets 4th Monday of each month. St. Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508.

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: 250-2100870.

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Luxurious Oceanfront Living - $649,900

Contemporary, architecturally designed home. Over 3000 sq. ft. and low bank waterfront. Immaculately maintained with numerous recent upgrades. Master bedroom area you have only dreamt of. Private court yard area with wood decking and enclosed hot tub. Enjoy the high security of a gated community and walking distance or short commute to all your community needs.

Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914

Lot 2 Jennings Plc Reduced $249,900 9 1/2 acre rural property with ocean view. 2 established building sites, zoning permits 2 homes

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Like new! $119,900 2bdrm, 2 bath, mobile in 55+ park open ﬂoor plan, vaulted ceilings, and more.

$189,900 WHAT A DEAL 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with separate shop. Great condition!

$344,900 4 bedroom family home with in-ground pool. Very private and in great condition.

$469,900

Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood ﬂoors, 9 ft ceilings, gas ﬁreplace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.

$259,900 Charming 4bdrm ocean view home on French Street with large fenced level back yard completely remodeled.

640 Trans Canada Hwy Box 970, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A7

11116 Chemainus Rd. $499,900 This could be your vista from this immaculate Saltair rancher. Over 2000 sq ft on 4/10 of acre, 3 bdrms, 3 baths. Double garage with workshop space. Floor plan available on request includes bed & breakfast or companion suite. Energy efﬁcient wood stove and feature ﬁreplace. This home is very well maintained and fully furnished.

#102-219 Dogwood Dr. $159,900 Comfortable adult living in this 900 sq. ft., 2 bdrm Town House. LEVEL ENTRY, modest strata fees, friendly neighbours and a short walk down town. Access to a large workshop/storage area in the cellar/crawlspace.

Ocean View Mansion on 6 acres $562,900 Beautiful setting, centrally located just north of Ladysmith 13120 Code Rd. Reduced $269,900

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