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Children gather around to watch student field assistant Kevin Robinson (left) and biologist Bruce Cousens band baby Purple Martins during a demonstration at the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina as part of the BC Purple Martin Stewardship and Recovery Program’s ninth annual open house Sunday, July 21. If you missed the open house and would like to learn more about Purple Martins or about the recovery program, visit www. georgiabasin.ca/puma.htm. PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG

Ladysmith family stranded for hours Chris Bush

open gate on a logging road. “We’re new to the area, and THE CHRONICLE we’d heard about the lake up What was supposed to be a there, so we thought that afterquick outing to a back country noon we’d go and try and find lake turned out to be an ordeal it,” Tovey said. “We go through lasting several hours when a this open gate and we thought Ladysmith family found itself we must be getting close to stranded behind a locked log- the beach or whatever. Two or three minutes up the road, this ging road gate on the weekend. Misty Tovey, her three-year- truck passes by us, going the old son and boyfriend thought other way real slow and wavit would be fun to go check out ing and smiling and we wave McKay Lake, located beyond and smile and we acknowledge the end of Spruston Road in the each other. We drive another hills above Cassidy, Saturday two minutes up the road and afternoon, but their short out- there’s this great big gate, so ing ran into a snag when, not we turned around to drive back knowing the area, they missed and they’d locked us in.” Tovey said the other party had the lake and drove through an

been on the road cutting firewood. The driver knew they were there but locked the gate behind him, blocking them in. Tovey, her son and boyfriend were a family in a minivan, she was wearing a dress and it seemed unlikely, she said, that they could have been mistaken for another party out cutting firewood who would have had a key for the gate. “I thought they were smiling to be nice, but I feel more like they were smiling because, ‘Aha, we’re going to lock you in,’” Tovey said. The family tried to find another way out, but when that search proved fruitless, fear-

ing they might run out of fuel, from Nanaimo Lakes who drove they parked the minivan by the out and unlocked the gate. locked gate. “They were so nice to us, and Tovey said she is familiar with they had to drive 40 minutes the bush, and normally, there from their house on a Saturday should be a sign posted on or evening to let us out,” Tovey near a logging road gate warn- said. ing of potential road closures All told, the family was strandafter certain hours and phone ed behind the gate for more numbers people can call for than four hours and an estihelp if they do become stranded mated 10 kilometres from the or want a woodcutting permit. end of Spruston Road. They had She found nothing in the area. food and water, but Tovey’s boyTwo men finally came by who friend has a spine defect that took Tovey’s boyfriend to get would have made hiking out of his car, so the family could at the area difficult if not imposleast drive home. In the mean- sible for him. time, she contacted another Tovey said she wants to warn family member who managed people that this could happen to call two gate security people See Open gate Page 5

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Motorcycle rider dies after hitting utility pole Staff Writer THE CHRONICLE

Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred late last week. On Friday, July 19 at 11:25 a.m., the Ladysmith RCMP received a complaint of a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred at the corner of Hill Road and Cedar Road in Ladysmith. Investigators responded to the location and located the lone rider of the motorcycle deceased at the scene, according to a press reLongtime Ladysmith volunteers Loretta Schoonarts, left, and Irene Telford received Queen Elizabeth II lease from the Ladysmith RCMP. The motorcycle driver has been Diamond Jubilee Medals at a joint Royal Canadian Legion-Ladies’ Auxiliary convention in Whistler earlier this spring. Telford and Schoonarts said they received their medals in recognition of their contributions to identified as a 36-year-old man from the community through decades of service with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary — Branch 171, Nanaimo, but his identity has not been released. the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary and a number of other service organizations. PHOTO BY NICK BEKOLAY

Lifelong volunteers receive Diamond Jubilee Medals Loretta Schoonarts and Irene Telford were honoured in late May Nick Bekolay THE CHRONICLE

Lifelong volunteers and longtime Ladysmith residents Irene Telford and Loretta Schoonarts received recognition for their lengthy public service records earlier this spring. Schoonarts — president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary (LA) with the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL), Branch 171 — and Telford, the LA’s current secretary-treasurer, were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals at a joint RCLLadies Auxiliary convention hosted by the RCL’s BC/Yukon Command in Whistler, B.C., May 25-29. Telford and Schoonarts, both “life members” of the LA, learned of their awards in late February, and they were “shocked” by the news. “It was a complete surprise,” Schoonarts added. The dynamic duo remains unstoppable as they settle into their golden years. Schoonarts, now 80, said she was born and raised here in Ladysmith, and she’s been a community volunteer for more than 60 years. She’s served with the LA for 39 years, with the Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary (LHA)

for 28 years — Schoonarts is us,” Schoonarts said. “I really a current LHA supervisor, she enjoyed that. I did that for over said — and a number of other 10 years.” service organizations, includTelford, meanwhile, said her ing the Eagles. penchant for volunteerism “I don’t know when to give up,” stretches back to her childhood. Schoonarts added. “In three “My mother says that I was six months, I’ll be 81.” years old when I started,” Telford said. “During [WW2], the Brownies learned to knit facecloths to send overseas for the Servicemen.” She continued volunteering through her teens and into adulthood, adopting leadership roles with the now-defunct Kinsmen Mothers’ March and with the local chapter of the BC Cancer Society, Telford said. She’s served with the LA for 26 years and with the LHA for 25 years. Loretta Schoonarts As the current president of the LHA, Telford said she and Schoonarts have helped fund the purchase of a Jaws of Life and a defibrillator for Ladysmith Fire/Rescue and a mammoth floating trampoline As the widow of a Second for the Frank Jameson ComWorld War (WW2) Veteran, munity Centre pool. Schoonarts listed monthly vis- “We donated over $100,000 its with elderly WW2 Veterans in the last three or four years,” as one of the highlights of her Telford added. service career. Fellow LA member and “We’d go to their homes in Queen’s Medal recipient Linda uniform, because they liked Burwood submitted a nominathat, and they’d get talking tion on their behalf last July, about their experiences with Telford said.

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“Preliminary information suggests that the motorcycle was travelling southbound on Cedar Road when it collided with a roadside utility pole,” stated the RCMP. “The collision forced the motorcycle and rider to leave the roadway and come to rest in an adjacent field. Based on information gathered by investigators, the collision is believed to have occurred around 1:30 a.m. on July 19. Given the location, it was not discovered until later in the day by a private citizen working in the field.” The RCMP Collision Analyst/Reconstructionist attended the scene and continues to investigate what caused this crash. The BC Coroner Service also attended the scene and continues to investigate.

A group of Cedar parents is challenging the school district’s plan to close Cedar Secondary School in June 2014. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Petition opposes closure

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A group of Cedar parents are challenging the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District’s plan to close schools in that area, and a petition organized by the group went before the legislature Friday, July 19. Save Cedar Schools formed about two weeks ago after about 150 community members met to discuss next steps following the school board’s decision to move forward with several elements of its 10-year facilities plan, said spokesman Steve Rae. The group is reacting to the school board’s recent decision to close Cedar Secondary School at the end of next year with secondary students going to John Barsby or Ladysmith, close Woodbank Primary and North Cedar Intermediate schools in June 2015, and reopen Cedar Secondary as an elementary school in the 201516 school year. Trustees also voted to close South Wellington Elementary immediately. In less than 24 hours, parents collected nearly 2,000 signatures on a petition that calls for Education Minister Peter Fassbender to appoint a special advisor to the district to review the facilities plan, which Nanaimo-North Cowichan NDP MLA Doug Routley took to the leg-

islature. “There’s thousands of people in this community who are very unhappy,” said Rae. “We understand that tough decisions need to be made. But the decision they made was a rushed judgment, and it’s not the right thing to do.” Parents have concerns about the plan to move secondary students out of the community, including bullying, transportation, ability to participate in extra-curricular activities, having the largest elementary school in the district and moving students from the newest high school to an older one. Where the money to renovate Cedar Secondary to accommodate elementary students is going to come from is also a concern, he said. Joining the Save Cedar Schools coalition to challenge the school closures is Snuneymuxw First Nation. Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said the board is determined to move forward with the Cedar element of the facilities plan. Brennan said consolidating secondary students will allow students access to better support services, more extra-curricular opportunities and increased course selections, and trustees will work with staff to provide transportation options that allow Cedar students to take advantage of extra-curricular activities.

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North Oyster fire department recruiting Peter Rusland THE CHRONICLE

Ever thought of being a firefighter? Your calling could be during a volunteer recruitment drive. The campaign is set to kick into high gear this fall, but North

Oyster’s fire chief halls have trouble atThose, and some othsignalled he’d gladly tracting new members, er departments, need give duty details to keeping them, or both.” about a third more prospective members North Oyster is part members. and to people willing of a drive that includes DeJong’s hall has 20 to help make a small the Malahat, Honey- members. Ideally, he’d promotional video for moon Bay, Sahtlam, have 30. press use. Youbou and Mesachie “We want to create “We’re trying to cre- Lake halls. Each will awareness for everyate awareness,” Jason host open houses in one,” said the 15-year deJong said. “Some September or October. chief, with his total 21 years service at North Oyster’s hall.

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“We want to take a proactive, positive approach — long-term too.” The idea is to attract prospective firefighters wanting to give to their community. “Everyone has different satisfaction criteria,” said deJong, who joined North Oyster at age 18.

“Back then, I couldn’t wait to get to the fire,” he said, noting others get stoked steering the fire truck, handling hoses or flexing the Jaws of Life. Halls train firefighters in first aid and many other skills. “The consensus is that we need stable people from the com-

munity, someone who has time for this work. Firefighting consumes a good chunk of your life, and you need the time commitment for that,” deJong said. For more, call deJong at 250-245-5111, your local fire hall, or the Cowichan Valley Regional District at 250-746-2500.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY, August 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia to consider the following amendment to “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160”, as amended: BYLAW: “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160, Amendment Bylaw (No.93), 2013, No. 1830” In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1830 is to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit the following additional uses in the Tourist Recreational Commercial (C-4) Zone: ‘single family residential dwelling’; ‘home occupation’; and ‘professional and business office’. All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed Bylaw will be offered a reasonable opportunity to be heard or present written submissions respecting matters contained within the Bylaw at the Public Hearing. The above Bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia from July 19, 2013 – August 6, 2013, Monday through Friday, during normal office hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

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The North Oyster fire hall is part of a region-wide firefighter recruitment drive that will really kick into high gear this fall. FILE PHOTO

Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant.

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HAFI adapts homes for B.C. seniors and people with disabilities

Brenda has always been an active woman. However, recent health issues including osteoarthritis in her left knee and losing kidney function have slowed her down. Her mobility is limited and she is now on dialysis three days a week. To adjust to her changed circumstances, Brenda sought help with her daily living activities. Part of that help came from the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program offered through BC Housing. Launched in January 2012, the HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently. Brenda applied for a new walk-in bathtub because she couldn’t safely get out of the tub on her own. Walk-in tubs include additional safety measures such as anti-slip floors, grab bars, and a very low step in. Home adaptations may also include handrails in halls or stairs, ramps for

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easier access, easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen, lever handles on doors or faucets, walk-in showers, and bathtub grab bars and seats. Brenda is a strong advocate for the program and has even shared HAFI brochures with nurses in the renal unit where she undergoes dialysis. If you or someone you know is having difficulty performing day-to-day activities safely and independently – the HAFI program may be able to help. Since the program began, more than 300 households completed renovations with HAFI financial assistance, making it possible for seniors and people with disabilities to continue to live in the safety and comfort of their home.

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Man arrested after dogs dragged

Staff Writer THE CHRONICLE

A 27-year-old male has been arrested after allegedly tying two pit bulls to the back of his pickup truck and dragging them a short distance. “One of the dogs, a pit bull puppy, sustained significant injuries and required immediate hospitalization,” Const.

Gary O’Brien wrote in a press release. “The other dog, a mature pit bull, was able to keep up with the vehicle and was not injured.” “The puppy suffered significant bruising to his torso and had raw patches on his legs and shoulders from where he was dragged,” he added. “The animal was also treated for shock. The accused

was not the owner of the dogs, but they are owned by family members.” The incident occurred Friday, July 12 at approximately 3 p.m. on Ivor Road in Cedar. Based on the information provided and the examination of the animals, RCMP arrested the man and took him into police custody. He was later released on

a Promise to Appear, and charges of Causing Unnecessary Suffering to an Animal under the Criminal Code of Canada have been recommended. One of his release conditions is to have no contact with animals, according to O’Brien. The accused’s first court appearance is set for Sept. 3 in Nanaimo Provincial Court.

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Open gate not an invitation to enter From Page 1 to anyone who passes through a logging road gate. TimberWest owns forest lands around McKay and Nanaimo Lakes and controls public access to them. Sue Handel, TimberWest communications manager, would not speak to the particular incident, but she said TimberWest lands are private property, and people going into those lands are trespassing if they do not have a company permit to enter them. “We are attentive to the issue because of the risk to public safety, vandalism, dumping and the liability to us that comes from people essentially trespassing on our lands,” Handel said. “We do remind people that in order to access

it legally, we need to have recreation groups or clubs. some kind of agreement. It’s Handel said contractors who not even enter at your own drive in and out of a gate sevrisk. It’s trespass if you don’t eral times a day might leave it have prior permission. There open, but an open gate is not is no opportunity for ac- an invitation to enter. cess unless it’s co-ordinated “They’ll leave a gate open if through our office.” they’re in and out of it five TimberWest gets large num- times a day, but an open gate bers of access requests from shouldn’t be construed as perindividuals, but the company mission to access the area,” prefers to deal with organized Handel said. “That’s it in a nutgroups or clubs that have in- shell. Access is not permitted surance coverage for their without permission, particumembers, which makes it eas- larly at this time of year when ier for the company to com- one our primary concerns is municate information about the risk of wild fire. It’s just a safety, closures and opera- bad time to be out there.” To find more information tional issues to the members about TimberWest’s access through one contact person. The company strongly en- policy or to view maps of arcourages people who want to eas owned by the company, access TimberWest lands to visit the TimberWest website join one of those organized at www.timberwest.com.

Employees from Ladysmith Safeway celebrating results of the June campaign.

Thank you! You made a difference

Safeway employees, customers and the Canada Safeway Foundation raised

$1,447,769 during the month of June for research in the fight against prostate cancer. Funds raised from the June, 2013 campaign will support scientists and clinicians at the Vancouver Prostate Centre. This team of some of the brightest research minds in Canada has been studying the molecular and cellular events involved in the process whereby cancers become resistant to hormone withdrawal therapy of prostate cancer patients. They have found that a protein called the “androgen receptor” is critical for this type of treatment resistance and that by eliminating this protein they can cause many tumours to die. Recently, they have had an exciting breakthrough discovery of an entirely new class of drugs that can effectively inhibit, and in some cases, eliminate this protein. With the support of Prostate Cancer Canada and Safeway, they can continue to focus exclusively on further developing this promising research. On behalf of the research community, thank you for helping in the fight against prostate cancer.

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So many new activities at Ladysmith Days

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“It’s not even enter at your own risk.” Sue Handel, Page 5

t’s hard to believe that it’s just over a week until we celebrate Ladysmith Days. I don’t know where the time has gone, but I’m excited! This year, Ladysmith Days is being held Friday, Aug. 2 to Sun., Aug. 4, and the Celebrations Society has packed a whole lot of fun into that weekend. This year, organizers have planned a lot of new activities. For one thing, the Bullhead Derby is back! It will take place Sat., Aug. 3 from 7-9:30 a.m. at the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina. Another fun new activity planned is a Beach Party and Pig Roast at Transfer Beach Saturday night at 6 p.m., featuring live music by Luv Train. There will be laser tag at Transfer Beach both Saturday and Sunday. Another new feature at the beach is sand sculpting, sponsored by Howie and Colleen Davis. Mike Rebar, Kris Baker and Jai Kealy will be sculpting a sand sculpture to the Ladysmith Has It All – Friends and Neighbours theme, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with. The “Ladysmith Has Royalty” and “Ladysmith Has Talent” competitions are back, as are many of the activities that always draw so many people to Ladysmith Days, like the incredible lineup of live music, the fun Friday activities at Coronation Mall, the 49th Parallel Family Fun Day at Aggie Field, the Kinsmen Parade and spectacular fireworks display sponsored by the Ladysmith and District Credit Union. We can’t wait for another chance to showcase that Ladysmith really “Has It All.” Watch for our Ladysmith Days supplement in next week’s paper for a full schedule and more. —Lindsay Chung

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Green MLA on coal and controversy BC Views

by Tom Fletcher After climate scientistturned-Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver had a taste of debate in the B.C. legislature, I asked him for his impressions on that and other issues. Excerpts from that discussion: TF: You did a study comparing burning all the world’s coal reserves and all oil reserves, showing how big coal really is. The federal government says that when you add up what’s actually being used in North America, carbon emissions from coal are about 30 times more than from oil. Now we have a symbolic coal export ban in Vancouver, which doesn’t apply to Port Moody or Point Roberts or Prince Rupert. Do you think there’s any significance to this? AW: There is no question that the biggest issue around is coal, because coal use is on the rise world-wide. Not in the United States, because they’re

converting [power production] to natural gas. This is why American producers are saying, let’s ship it to Asia. California says no, Oregon says no, Washington says no. Vancouver says no, British Columbia, not sure. It’s pushing us to start thinking about what I think is going to be the greatest industrial revolution the world has ever seen, which is transformation of energy systems away from our combustion approach, which is essentially what we’ve been doing since we were in caves. We’ve gone from burning wood to now fossil wood, and fossil plants and fossil algae, to a much more modern era of production of energy through natural means, solar, wind, geothermal etc. TF: Liquefied natural gas. The NDP says they are absolutely in favour of that now. AW: I have questioned the economics of it from day one. There’s a market differential that exists now. There’s that small window because Japan is moving

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it’s been no problem. TF: Grudgingly no doubt. If the NDP had their way, the closest Green Party member would be in Holland. AW: [Laughs] Yes. Certainly not in North America. There’s this sense of entitlement within the NDP to the ‘green’ vote. And I sense that the B.C. Liberals very much like our existence, as being not NDP. The reality is, we take as many Liberal votes, if not more. It’s because what it means to be ‘green’ has moved out of what the NDP view as green, which is a tree hugger. It’s kids going to school, talking about conservation, and going home to talk to their parents. That’s where our votes are coming from. TF: Are you going to be found standing in front of a coal train any time soon? AW: No, never. They asked me to, and I said no, because I don’t believe in civil disobedience. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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from nuclear to natural gas. But we’re way behind everyone else. TF: Thirty years ago, Japan played Australia and B.C. off for metallurgical coal. Those northeast B.C. coal mines are back up and running again, but you’re seeing a similar thing here? AW: Yes. And if we start shipping natural gas to Asia … the Asian price comes down, the North American price goes up. British Columbians haven’t been told that. TF: How has the legislature session been for you? AW: I sit there and watch the two parties. Rhetorical question, condescending answer. Rhetorical question, condescending answer. And I hope more British Columbians watch this, because this needs to change. And I think it can change. TF: The NDP opposition decides when you and Delta South Independent Vicki Huntington get your occasional moments in question period? AW: Yes, and if I’ve asked

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Spirit Square would be a better location for farmers market

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Editor: Re: Question of the Week regarding the location of the Farmer Market The location is all WRONG!! The city spent a fortune on the square up by the Boys and Girls Club and Senior Centre, and there is ample parking and level areas for the market to be set up. I think this would and should be the better location, as blocking the main street is just plain silly. Carol Townsend Ladysmith

Photo of Korean Veterans brings back fond memories of Ladysmith Editor:

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Carrie Alexander sent us this great photo of her husband Mike Alexander and herself Friday, June 5 when they had a chance to meet Mike’s idols, KISS, in Victoria. “If you don’t reconize Mike, you can see him downtown working hard as an employee for the Town of Ladysmith or fighting fires with Ladysmith Fire/Rescue,” said Carrie. “This is what he does in his spare time! Mike was in his glory. Thanks to the guys at the fire hall that made this happpen!” If you have any photos you would like to share with us, please send them to editor@ ladysmithchronicle.com.

We receive the Ladysmith Chronicle and saw the picture of the Korean War Vets with Clarence Dockstader. My husband, John Johnson, was in the Crusader at the same time as “Doc.” He received, as I imagine Doc did, medals, etc., and a letter from the Korean Government for his services. It Editor: is a beautiful gift and, as I understand, is available to all who Having no other course of acserved in Korea. We lived in Ladysmith six tion, I have decided to write this years in the 1990s at 410 High letter. We are very pleased to live in St., and we built the garage and did a lot of renovating on the Ladysmith and love paying our house. I hope the people that property taxes each year withlive there now take care of the out complaint. Along the streets of our neighplace. I always remember the raspberry patch that had the bourhood are beautiful cherry best raspberries and was prob- trees which are on the property ably planted by the people we of the Town of Ladysmith. We have loved and looked afbought the place from. We worked at the hospital ter this cherry tree in front of Thrift Shop and think of all the our home for about eight years. For some reason, last year, a great people that worked there Subscribe to crack developed at the base of Subscribe to too. Ladysmith is a great town, and this tree and we painted, hoping that would help stop it from get250-245-2277 I often wish I had stayed there. 250-245-2277 Includes Catherine Johnson $ ting bigger. Includes online $ online Thisaccess year, when the tree was in Penticton

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There will be many more attractions at the festival, including a display by the Chemainus cloggers. Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society For the first time in three years, the president Bob Johns, who plays with Chemainus Bluegrass Festival will presBluegrass Fever, started the festival three ent a full two days of music at Wateryears ago, and he says it’s gotten bigger wheel Park. And what a two days of every year. music it will be. ”Any time we’ve put The 2013 version on these festivals, of the Chemainus we fill the place,” he Bluegrass Festival said. “It’s not a kind will take place at of music that gets a Waterwheel Park this lot of publicity, but Saturday and Sunday it seems to be very (July 27 and 28), with popular with people. a preview of one The other thing with of the festival’s top bluegrass is it’s very bands at Chemainus’ participatory. WorkArtBeat celebration shops and jams are a on Friday evening. big part of it.” Vancouver-based When Johns started Five on a String will the festival, the closarrive in Chemainus est bluegrass festival this Friday and will was in Coombs. head straight over to “I was playing in a Willow Street as the bluegrass band, and featured artists at the I thought there were ArtBeat celebration. festivals all over It’s a busy weekend the place, and there for the band. They’ll play two sets on Vancouver’s Highrise Lonesome is one of the featured performers at this year’s wasn’t one here, so I Saturday, plus a short Chemainus Bluegrass Festival this Saturday and Sunday. PHOTO SUBMITTED thought it would be a good idea,” he said. gospel set to open the “The Island is home to some of Canada’s Johns’s favourite thing about putting on day’s events on Sunday, which will be folfinest musical talent, and the festival is the festival is watching the crowd. lowed by another full set later in the day. proud to present plenty of Island-based “It’s such a rewarding feeling during the Band members will also offer free music,” states a press release. day when you get a big crowd show up, workshops on Saturday morning to This includes Nanaimo’s Ira Pelletier and everyone’s enjoying the music and anyone interested in learning more about having a good time,” he said. the guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle or bass. and his new band, the Hub City RamFor more information, visit www. These workshops will go ahead if enough blers; the Cowichan-based Maple Mountain Boys and Bluegrass Fever, which is chemainusbluegrass.com or find the people sign up ahead of time online at rated the No. 4 bluegrass band in Canada Chemainus Bluegrass Festival on Facewww.chemainusbluegrass.com. on ReverbNation. book. Also arriving from the Mainland will be THE CHRONICLE

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Cynthia Davis loves working with the public, and as a professional singer, she feels lucky to get to do just that on a regular basis. The jazz, swing and blues vocalist and band leader from Victoria is celebrating a decade as a professional singer. Over those 10 years, Davis has found that she loves allages, outdoor shows, and she is looking forward to playing one of those shows this Sunday (July 28) at Transfer Beach with Swing That Thing as part of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association’s Concerts in the Park series. Davis sings a lot of swing tunes, and these days, she per-

forms a lot of country swing. “I absolutely love swing,” she said. “It gives everyone joy. It’s pretty much all-ages, and it’s up-tempo and usually fun, cute lyrics. I love to sing jazz and blues and other styles too, but I really love to sing swing tunes — it’s a natural for me.” Davis says both her parents were very musical and sang often, especially in the car, where everyone joined in. She became interested in jazz music as a young teen. “I was really entranced with it when I was about 12 because my aunt introduced it to me,” she said. “She played and sang the coolest jazzy-swing and boogie-woogie music I’d ever heard, and I knew I wanted to sing like that when I grew up.”

Davis says she has always been creative, and she loves working with the public. “One of my favourite parts of being a singer is chit-chatting with my audience,” she said. Davis played Transfer Beach about two years ago, and she is really excited to return. “I play as many all-ages outdoor venues as I can,” she said. “That’s my favourite kind of show.” Cynthia Davis and Swing That Thing — Thomas Kinzell on keyboard, Al Eskelson on guitar and Charlie Wade on drums — will perform Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the amphitheatre. There is no admission charge, but volunteers will be collecting donations for the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association.

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Tara Pollock — second from left — and fellow “Dirt Divas” Sue Glenn, Michelle Steele, Julia Kuhn and Jan West stop for a breather while riding Cowichan Valley single -rack on one of their routine Wednesday night rides. Pollock and Glenn have collaborated to bring the Island’s first mountain bike festival — the Vancouver Island Fat Tire Festival — to Ladysmith July 26-28. PHOTO COURTESY OF TARA POLLOCK

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A crew of Cowichan Valley mountain bikers hopes to pump up the local economy by drawing fellow “fat-tire” fans to Ladysmith. The Vancouver Island Fat Tire Festival (VIFTF) debuts here in Ladysmith this weekend (July 26-28) through the efforts of local riders Tara and Mike Pollock and Robin and Cathy Dutton. Tara Pollock said the three-day festival promises riders fully-catered meals, transportation to and from Central Island trails, and three days of guided riding. VIFTF guides will lead group rides at Mt. Tzouhalem and at two undisclosed locations near Nanaimo and Cumberland, Pollock said, before returning to home base at Transfer Beach Park each night for catered meals and refreshments provided by local restaurants, butchers, vintners and brewers. Pollock said 20 riders have signed up to participate in this year’s inaugural festival. “It’s small,” she concedes, “but it’s going to grow, and we’ve already got people interested for next year.” VIFTF is based on Mountain Bike Oregon (MBO), a festival hosted in the

town of Oakridge, Oregon, Pollock the fat-tire bandwagon. said. Jeff McNamee is an associate profesMBO draws 400 riders to Oakridge sor of physical education at Oregon each year for two weekend-long riding State’s Linfield College. McNamee festivals, bolstering the local economy mountain bikes and runs a local nonand placing Oakridge on the national profit trail group in his spare time. map as a cycling destination; Outside He said he used to lobby regulators magazine added MBO to its list of for support for trail groups using the America’s best mountain bike festivals benefits of fitness and physical activfor 2013. ity for leverage until he realized dollar “We wanted to try and mimic the same figures would carry far more traction thing,” Pollock said. with government officials. “Our main focus is to bring people That realization led McNamee and his to the Island, and specifically to students to assess the financial impact Ladysmith to see what a great town it of four major mountain bike events in is,” Pollock added. “And to bring them Oregon during the summer of 2012, into the Island to ride. Any offshoots cluding both MBO weekends. from this we hope to put back into MBO hosted two three-day events in the community for the development Oakridge in 2012, McNamee said, genof multi-use trails so more people will erating “$1.2 million in direct sales” in come to Ladysmith to hike and ride.” six days. Pollock credited Sue Glenn with Factoring in the “trickle-down” effect Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Cul- of those sales, McNamee said MBO ture with helping make the festival a contributed an estimated total of $1.69 reality. Glenn arranged special permits million to the local economy. allowing VIFTF participants to tent Quoting MBO founder Randy Dreilat Transfer Beach Park, Pollock said, ing, McNamee acknowledged that adding that “Parks and Rec have been mountain biking “ain’t gonna save the amazingly supportive.” world, but it can make a dent — [$1.2 A closer look at how mountain bike million] in six days is pretty impresfestivals boost small-town economies sive.” offers insight into why Town adminisFor more on VIFTF, visit the festival trators and staff might willingly hop on website at www.vifattire.com.

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BACON, Betty Margaret Passed away peacefully on July 10, 2013 in Courtenay, BC. Betty was ďŹ rst a mother, then a volunteer and ofďŹ ce worker. She was a school teacher in Parksville and Port Alberni, Bagheera with the Wolf Cubs; she worked with the University of Calgary (buildings and grounds and Campus Police), RCMP Community OfďŹ ce Reception, Saltair Community (Citizen of the Year), Chemainus Museum and many other clubs and organizations.

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Betty was predeceased by her husband Peter. She is survived by her two sons, John and his wifeyours Janet and Stephen and his wife Deborah; Book ďŹ ve grandchildren: Trish Loeb and husband by Phone Dan, Philip Bacon and his wife Kristy, Duston Gooding and his wife Kyla, Sean Bacon and his Your Weekly LOCAL NEWS Source wife Angela, and Raymond Bacon; 6 + greatgrandchildren: Peter, Morgan, Andrea, Halen, Murdock, Brooklynn, and one child on the way; also many other friends and relatives. We will all miss her.

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HENSTRIDGE, Norman Wallace March, 25 1936 - July 15th, 2013

A cherished husband, father, brother, and grampa Norm (Norman) Henstridge passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in NRGH on July 15, 2013. Norm will always be remembered by his friends and family as being the very best storyteller. He had this amazing ability to warm your heart and make you smile with his funny jokes and silly songs. He had such a loving heart, and a wonderful sense of humour that will be greatly missed. He loved to travel in his RV, but ďŹ shing and reading were his true passions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grampsâ&#x20AC;? adored his grandchildren and loved to spend time with them. He met his true love â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peggyâ&#x20AC;? in Ladysmith B.C., where they spent 50 years of marriage together. Peggy was his sweetie, and his heart was broken without her. Norm was predeceased by his parents Phil and Dorothy, wife Peggy, and sister Ardele. Norm leaves to mourn his sisters Gail and Shireen; brother Earl; two children Norma (Cal) and Richard (Josee) and four grandkids Brayden, Alison, Kyla, and Meaghan. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Thank you to all the special friends that were a big part of dads life. An understanding heart An intelligent mind We will miss you Dad You were one of a kind

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is herby given that to recover charges under the provisions of our storage agreement the goods as listed below will be sold on or after August 3, 2013. The person(s) whose name(s) appear opposite the Goods listed below are liable to us for outstanding charges. DAN GLEDHILL (Household Items) Deer Lake Properties (Thomas Rd.) Inc. dba Junction Mini Storage 13136 Thomas Rd. Ladysmith, BC 250-245-2760

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GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Certiﬁed Hand Fallers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD BARTENDER/SERVER:

Full time and part time, experienced for busy neighbourhood pub. Apply in person to the Saltair Pub or phone Peter, 250-246-4241

MEDICAL/DENTAL Experienced dental assistant needed for busy Ladysmith office Wed-Fri. 250-245-8558. or drhollyblaikieinc@shaw.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES APT. SIZE deep freeze $125, white 17 cu ft fridge $250, 30” almond range $125, white 30” range $150, white 24” range $200. GE stacking washer/dryer $250. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150$250, dryers $100-$150. Builtin dishwashers $100-$150. White portable dishwasher $125. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

FULL SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX in Ladysmith. $389,900 2400 sq. ft. 2 beds 1 bath, and garage one side, 3 beds 2 baths other. Excellent condition, Owner occupied. Bareland strata Phone 250-245-0526

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PIPE LAYERS, EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Good wages+ benefits, local work. Fax resume to 250-751-3314.

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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.

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

GARAGE SALES SALTAIR- 11091 DALDON Rd, Sat, July 27, 9-4pm. Yard Sale! Household, man’s treasures, 48” loom, washer/dryer, skiis for collector.

FURNITURE BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL Recliner, with stool, new. $300.obo. Call (250)760-2855, Nanaimo. Table: solid wood, 58 x 42 “, 18” leaf, 4 solid wood chairs, golden oak. $250 to view by appointment 250-245-0729.

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Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

MORTGAGES PRIVATE MORTGAGE funds available. Bad credit and difficult situations welcome. (877) 995-1829

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

LADYSMITH- STUDIO pad, own private ent. 4 piece bathroom, lrg deck. Inclds all utils, cable, W/D & wifi. NP/NS. Quiet. $495. (250)245-0295.

LADYSMITH- 1-bdrm, quiet no-thru street, private yard backs on creek. NS/NP. $650 + $50/mo for utils. Avail Aug 1. Call 250-816-2395.

Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm $725, available now. N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com

NORTH LADYSMITH: 1100 Sq. ft., 2 bdrm. walkout, renovated, c.v, w/d, new f/s, NS, pets, ref. $820. 250-245-4809

Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm suites $720/mo; 2 bdrm starting at $800/mo incl. heat & hot water, sm pets ok. 250-668-9086. www.meicorproperties.com

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 2-BDRM, spacious, bright. Avail. August 1st. N/S. $650/mo. 250-667-1555.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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$800/mo: #5-5311 Cassidy Rd., Ladysmith. 3 bdrm mobile. Private and quiet.

$975/mo: 65-1572 Seabird, Timberlands. 3 bdrm 1250 sq.ft. double wide. 55+. $995/mo: A-1118 2nd Ave., Ladysmith. 3 bdrm top floor 1/2 duplex with view. For more information:

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SPORTS & IMPORTS

OFFICE/RETAIL WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new flooring, A/C. Available Now. Call 250-245-2277

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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1999 MAZDA MX5, Only summer driven. Excellent cond. $9,500. (250)754-3561

TRUCKS & VANS 1994 GMC 4x4 extended cab short box. $3900. Locally owned, automatic, new truck tires & brakes. Good running cond. A little rust & upholstery work. (250)245-0295.

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ROOMS FOR RENT LADYSMITH, ROOM avail, all inclusive, share kitchen and bath, ideal for retirees or seniors, small pets welcome w/ conditions, refs req’d, $400 mo. Call (250)616-2345 (Ray).

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LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Creating The Photo” by Kurt Knock, Duncan-based pro shooter. Great photos don't just happen, they’re created. Come find out how. Tuesday, July 23, 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub. com

CASTAWAY CASINO - Ladysmith & District Marine Rescue Society, dinner, casino games, entertainment and live and silent auction. Sat, Aug, 10, dinner at 6, Aggie Hall, Ladysmith. Tickets at Ladysmith and Chemainus Chamber offices, VIIC Coronation Mall, Art of Brewing, Ladysmith Maritime Society or by calling 250245-0745. TOUR de ROCK LADYSMITH - has an account at Junction Bottle Depot if you want to donate bottles to the cause. If you are unable to drop them off, please call Cherie at 250-2454160 and she will pick them up.

$800/mo: 631 6th Ave., Ladysmith. 2 bdrm 1/2 SxS duplex with small yard.

Yellow Point: 3-4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, $1200/mo, 5 appls, wood heat/oil furnace, 1/2 acre, quiet neighbourhood. Aug. 1st For more info: 250-245-8903.

contact. Call Barb at 2453079.

Up Coming

Ladysmith: 900 sq.ft. 2 bdrm with view, close to schools, N/S, N/P, Aug 1st, $800 + hydro & gas. 250-335-2189.

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1998 MacGREGOR 26X Sail & power boat with heavy duty double axle trailer. Loaded, with custom & optional equip. 50HP Honda. All exc. cond. Asking $21,500. 250-390-1695

Beyond Your Expectations

THE LLT RADIO TROUPE - a new presentation by Ladysmith Little Theatre. 8 matinee shows July & August - www. ladysmiththeatre.ca for more information.

On Going BINGO Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors open 5 p.m. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Help keep Ladysmith bright. Festival of Lights meets 3rd Thurs of each month at 7 pm, 1163 4th Ave. 250-245-5888. All welcome. Bring your ideas. 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.

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com Tue, July 23, 2013, Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle 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. HEALING PATHWAY - All are welcome at Ladysmith First United Church ( 232 High St) for Christian meditation and prayerful healing - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. For details call the Church Office 245-2183. LADIES GOLF Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250-245-7313.

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Our hostess will bring gifts & greetings along with helpful community information.

Chemainus: Diana 250-246-4463 Ladysmith: Eileen 250-245-0799

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TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith Meets each Thurs 9-11 am in the Pentecostal Church on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250-722-2613.

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3 bdrm, 3 bath townhome, beautiful condition. New floors, doors, a newer roof, large private patio in back, kid & pet friendly, easy walk to all levels of schools, parks and the sportsplex.

LADYSMITH ARCHIVES - Volunteers required, computer skills an asset, ph. 250-245-0100, 9-2 Mon to Thurs.

$349,900

Spacious 4 bedroom family home complete with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace. House is in great condition with new flooring and appliances. There is a private backyard with a pond and gazebo.

LADYSMITH GOLF COURSE - Ladies' Golf: Come join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:45. We have fun! Call the Club House at 250 245 7313

$399,900

Thetis Drive, amazing panoramic ocean and mountain views. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 15’ ceilings and a wrap around deck.

LRCA FRIENDLY VISITOR/PHONING TREE PROGRAMS Now taking new volunteer signups for an upcoming training session. Improve quality of life for shut-in or isolated seniors by scheduled weekly

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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.

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The Last Word

Smile of the Week What’s your name?

CHURCH DIRECTORY Welcome to

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1135 - 4th Avenue Ladysmith, BC

“Lexa Pritchett.”

What do you do? “I go to Queen Margaret’s School. I’m in Grade 2 because I just finished Grade 1.”

Mass Times: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am 250-245-3414

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