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Sgt. Sheryl Armstrong said in a news release. “He was able to reach his cellTHE CHRONICLE phone and call 9-1-1.” Ladysmith RCMP, Nanaimo RCMP, Police are warning the public to be extra cautious around rivers and creeks af- Search and Rescue, the Cedar Fire Deter rescuing a 30-year-old Nanaimo man partment and the Cranberry Fire Department all assisted in the search for the from Haslam Creek Sunday. On Sunday, Jan. 12 at approximately male. “We had to go down the riverbanks to 3:25 p.m., a male called 9-1-1 to advise he had been swept into Haslam Creek search for him,” said Armstrong. The man was located in the creek after just north of Ladysmith after going four being swept downstream for about one by fouring in the area. “His Jeep took on water, and he was kilometre and brought to shore, accordswept out of the vehicle into the creek,” ing to Armstrong.
He was taken to the Ladysmith Com- much worse and serves as a reminder to munity Health Centre, where he was those who are around the water to use treated for hypothermia and other non- caution.” life threatening injuries. He was released Armstrong urges drivers not to cross later in the day. waterways. Armstrong says it is very important for “Even if you’ve been across it before, people to remember that waterways are you don’t know what conditions have far more dangerous with all the rain we changed,” she said, noting it could be have been getting in the area. much deeper, and you wouldn’t be able “With the recent rains, people are re- to notice that. “It’s really important you minded the rivers and creek levels rise don’t go four by fouring across streams and there could be significant undercur- and creeks if possible.” rents,” she said. Armstrong does not know if the driver “This situation could have turned out was going across the creek in this case.
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Mike Hooper, Nanaimo Airport president and CEO, and Russ Burke, Nanaimo Airport Commission chairman and other guests will announce new non-stop flights to Seattle, Wash., at a reception hosted by the airport today (Tuesday, Jan. 14). Business leaders and general public from Nanaimo Airport’s service region are invited to the event, to be held in the airport terminal arrivals area 3-5 p.m. The announcement regarding the air carrier and service details will be made at 4 p.m.
Seaward Kayaks to be on Dragons’ Den Jan. 29
Tune into CBC’s Dragons’ Den Wednesday, Jan. 29, and you’ll see some familiar faces from Seaward Kayaks in Chemainus. The episode featuring Seaward’s trip to the Den will air Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. in Newfoundland) on CBC. “At this time, we cannot reveal any details about the show itself, but it was a fantastic experience for the owners of Seaward Kayaks,” Seaward states in a press release. A family-owned business and local employer, Seaward Kayaks is one of the original North American kayak manufacturers, with a 25-year history of excellence. The company has built up a reputation for building the finest quality sea kayaks in the world and is the manufacturer of choice for industry-leading outfitters and training programs, according to a press release. Seaward general manager Doug Godkin visited CBC’s Toronto studio April 6 with Seaward Kayaks owners Steven and Jacquie Ree to tape an appearance for the show’s eighth season.
Coast’s seastars are in crisis
An unexplained wasting disease is devastating the starfish population in our area Peter W. Rusland THE CHRONICLE
The coast’s starfish are dying horrific deaths while scientists scramble to figure out why. They’re also worried about how seastar wasting syndrome will affect ecosystems spanning Alaska to Cowichan to California. “Since late August, we started noticing sunflower seastars dying off quite quickly,” said marine biologist Paula Romagosa, curator of Sidney’s Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. “The coastal diving community got involved doing survey dives. So far we don’t know why,” she said of the starfish die-off involving six or seven species. “I’m quite scared, to be honest. We can’t figure out what it is, so there’s no way to control it — or know if it’ll affect our food sources like fish.” Peter Luckham, a Thetis Island dive master who piloted Chemainus’ dive-reef jet, said he was stunned by the seastar decimation. He sends seastar data to the Vancouver Aquarium. “It’s like science fiction. It decomposes into a pile of goo. If you could hear a scream under water, they’d be saying ‘I’m melting’, just like out of the Wizard Of Oz.” Populations including sunflower, sun, basket, leather, pink, common purple, vermillion, and blood stars are dying, Luckham said. “Brittle stars are the only ones I’ve noted not been affected.” “We believe its some sort of virus,” said Romagosa, “but we haven’t In the top photo, a healthy sunflower seastar is seen. Above, what is left of the been able to prove it yet.” sunflower seastar after the ravages of a mysterious wasting disease taking Proof of what’s wiping out about hold along North America’s northwestern Pacific shoreline. PETER W. LUCKHAM 30 per cent of the coast’s observable starfish could come from ars, but has spread to other spe- about the seastar’s demise besamples sent to Cornell University, cies,” said Romagosa. “California tween Nanaimo and Victoria. “It appears to be some kind of explained Vancouver Aquarium’s purple seastars are being affected pathogen, but I’m not a biologist. Donna Gibbs. more than other species.” Other samples have been sent to Gibbs said she’d never seen star- It completely wipes out the entire population.” UBC, UVic, and California univer- fish deaths on this scale. But the dive veteran hadn’t seen sities. “Not on this magnitude. Before “It’s pretty shocking. We were this, we saw an overabundance of the disease’s wrath below 70 feet. surprised seeing seastars in dives these animals when they were just “That indicates it’s also temperaduring research around Howe piled on top of each other on Hutt ture sensitive, and not surviving in deeper water. Sound in some state of decay or Island.” meltdown.” Romagosa noted “it could be na- “What worries me is stars are a Divers started noticing melting ture taking its course from over- big predator; they eat everything and dissolving seastars in Septem- population — or something we they can find including other stars,” he said of the critter keepber in Howe Sound. humans have done.” “It started with sunflower seastLuckham was “quite alarmed” ing others in balance.
He and Romagosa doubted the starfish crisis was sparked by Pacific radiation from the meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant. “It’s hard to believe it’s radiation affecting the Vancouver area before the closest proximity to Japan. It could be an environmental reaction to overpopulation; it could be sewage, or pollution. Some species disintegrate in a couple of days; others will last longer.” Dan Jacques, a diver and dock master at Maple Bay Yacht Club, was also shocked seeing seastar carnage in areas around the island, one of the Earth’s biggest seastar populations. “There’s no way you can tell me this is natural. It’s a big wake-up call,” he said. “It’s just crazy.” Crazy enough the legs are dropping off seastars he’s photographed “and they’re just rotting.” Romagosa said the wasting-syndrome deaths look more like a viral infection — perhaps resembling the human ebola virus — affecting adult seastars. “Some get bald spots, and get really skinny, and start to disintegrate. With others, their guts start coming through the pores in their skin. It’s a horrible sight to see; it’s terrifying. Their legs fall off and start walking away from the body.” It’s tough to tell if seastars are in pain, she explained. “They don’t have a brain, but do have a nervous system so they do have pain receptors, but we’ve seen no signs of distress from the ones in the aquarium. They go about their normal activities until they just fall apart.” Romagoa’s other worry is about vital starfish roles in the food chain. “Most seastars are top predators so this will affect everything in the food chain below them. All populations that depend on the seastars as a control system will start going unchecked.” “The biggest thing,” said Gibbs, “is getting photographic evidence to us.” Pictures can be sent to marketing@oceandiscovery.ca or aqua2@ oceandiscovery.ca. Also, visit www.vanaqua.org or aquablog to learn more.
Gastrointestinal outbreak at Lodge on 4th is over Ross Armour
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A recent outbreak at a local Ladysmith lodge forced three members of staff to stay off work. A gastrointestinal outbreak at The Lodge on 4th left three staff members feeling under the weather to begin 2014. “None of our residents
were affected, but we did have three staff members off their work,” said Joanne McMurray, director of care at The Lodge. “The outbreak lasted six days.” As of Jan. 7, the outbreak ended and The Lodge is now open for visiting again. The Lodge is a care facility looking after people in need of care 24 hours a day. “Our three staff members
had symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting,” said McMurray. “It was a virus that was going around and something people can just pick up when they’re out shopping, say.” Val Wilson from Island Health confirmed that no form of influenza was involved in this particular outbreak. “Any outbreak at a facil-
ity on Vancouver Island is posted on our website,” she said. Ladysmith resident Frank Sutherland’s wife is at The Lodge, and he says, initially, there was a sense of confusion with regards to the outbreak. “I was initially told stomach flu and then it might have been a norwalk virus. They were totally unpre-
pared,” said Sutherland. “I actually felt sorry for the staff as they didn’t know what was going on and some were believing something and others believing something else. “It was unbelievable. My wife has been in four of these establishments now and we’ve had this before. They’ve got to be more prepared.”
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Piper Frank Nichols pipes a lament at the Ladysmith Cemetery graveside of Joseph Mairs during last year’s Joseph Mairs Memorial. This year’s memorial takes place Sunday, Jan. 19. File Photo
Memorial marks 100th anniversary of Mairs death Lindsay Chung the chronicle
One hundred years ago, a 21-year-old coal miner and trade unionist named Joseph Mairs died while serving time in prison during the Occupation of Ladysmith. Mairs was one of many coal miners who went on strike against four coal mines in Nanaimo and Ladysmith in 1912. Mairs had worked at the Canadian Collieries mine in Extension and was embroiled in a bitter struggle between miners, ea fighting for the eight-hour day, health and safety regulations and union recognition under the banner of the United Mine Workers of America, and their employers, which lasted from September 1912 to the start of the First World War. In 1912, United Mine Workers member Oscar Mottishaw reported dangerous levels of gas in one of the mines. He was fired and blacklisted. In response, his fellow miner held a one-day strike on Sept. 12, 1912. The companies retaliated with lockouts at all the mines, and they used scab labour to continue business. A year later, the miners in Ladysmith, who were still on strike, had lost patience with scabs. Forming into a large crowd and arming themselves with stones and dynamite, they drove out the strikebreakers and police from the town. The militia was dispatched, and mass arrests followed. Mairs was arrested Aug. 15, 1913, and sentenced to one year in jail and a $100 fine. Mairs became ill in January, and after re-
ceiving no medical attention, he died on Jan. 20, 1914, one month shy of his 22nd birthday. Mairs rests in the Ladysmith Cemetery beneath a stone cairn his fellow miners erected in his honour with the inscription “A Martyr to a Noble Cause — The Emancipation of His Fellow Men.” For the past 11 years, the Joseph Mairs Memorial Committee has been honouring Mairs with a formal memorial the Sunday closest to the anniversary of his death. The 12th annual Joseph Mairs Memorial will take place this Sunday (Jan. 19) at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall at 1135 Fourth Ave. in Ladysmith. The topic of discussion this year will be “The Next Hundred Years,” featuring a panel of young people discussing the future of B.C., Canada and the globe in the context of Labour and its contributions. “We’re really aware it’s the 100th anniversary, and we wanted to do something special,” said committee founder Alastair Haythornthwaite. “We thought we’re looking back 100 years, but we’re also looking forward to the next 100 years.” Five or six young people will sit on the panel this year. “I think it’s going to be quite surprising,” said Haythornthwaite. “I know we’ve had some preliminary discussions with the panel, and their take on politics and society and change is quite different from ours. I think it’s going to be very interesting to hear what these people have to say and the interaction between them and the audience. “One of our catchphrases is
‘our common condition’ — with Joseph Mairs and with each other. It will be very good for young people and older people to hear this dialogue. We can teach them a lot, and they are looking at it with fresh eyes.” The event will also feature live music by local musicians linked to the labour movement, including Art Farquarson and friends, Beverley McKeen and friends, and Charlie Fox, plus new musical addition Lily Haythornthwaite. Mike Gagnon volunteers to do the sound for them. Piper Frank Nichols, who has been part of the memorial for the past decade, will lead a procession from the church to the cemetery and play a lament for the fallen at Mairs’s graveside. Haythornthwaite says the memorial is an event for trade unionists to remember Joseph Mairs and miners from the past and also to link their struggles to the struggles workers face today. “It’s a non-partisan atmosphere, and it’s a place for us to come and discuss our issues,” he said. “We always have a forum so all the audience can participate.” “Our struggle as Canadians for justice and democracy is an ongoing process, and Joseph Mairs and all his fellow miners, they were taking part in it 100 years ago, and here we are continuing it on,” he added. “We are trying to do our bit in the world, just as they did. Now, I think our biggest challenge is democracy, to get our politicians to legislate in the interest of the population instead of the corporation and the elites.” For more information, visit http://josephmairs.ca.
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LMS volunteers receive Legacy Award
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What does it mean to leave a legacy? The dictionary defines a legacy as anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. In the legal sense, a legacy is defined as a gift of property, especially personal property, as money, by will or bequest. When Ladysmith council presents the Community Legacy Award, it means making a difference and doing or creating something that’s going to last a long time and benefit the community for many years to come. Ladysmith council started recognizing people who have been leaving a legacy in the community in 2011. The first Legacy Award was presented to Bill Fitzpatrick, a guiding force behind the Festival of Lights, that year. In 2012, council presented the Legacy Award to the late Tom Wickham and his wife Wilma. In the last days of his life, Tom Wickham contributed significant funds to purchase artifacts for the Ladysmith Archives, and the Wickhams have donated money for a scholarship. This year, council chose to recognize two people with the Legacy Award — Doug Bell and Barrie McDonald from the Ladysmith Maritime Society (LMS). While the Ladysmith Celebrations Society presents a Citizen of the Year award and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce presents a Volunteer of the Year award, council decided in 2011 that it wanted to recognize people who give of themselves and create a legacy that goes on and on, explained Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins. Bell, a director with the LMS, and Mc-
Donald, the society’s president, were instrumental in obtaining the funding needed to make the new Visitor Reception Centre at the LMS Community Marina a reality. “These two individuals weren’t the foundations of our community, but they came on board and shared a vision not only with our community but with the provincial representatives and also the federal representatives, saying ‘we can bring life In left photo, Barrie McDonald receives his Legacy Award from Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins, while at right, Doug Bell says a few to not-such-a-nice area words after accepting his award. Lindsay Chung (left) and Duck Paterson (right) of our waterfront, the industrial wasteland of croft told them it need- “The support from Nation has been abso- dous support of the nity. We couldn’t have our waterfront, by cre- ed a “wow factor” and town council and lutely critical, and the Ladysmith Downtown accomplished it withating a floating visitor provided recommen- town administration support of our mem- Business Association, out such a broad crosswelcome centre,” said dations for architects. and the support from bership and our moor- Chamber of Commerce spectrum of individuHutchins. “What was “It was a team of hun- the Stz’uminus First ers and the tremen- and business commu- als and groups.” so unusual about their dreds of volunteers work besides the thou- from LMS putting in sands and thousands of thousands and thouhours they put into it is sands of hours, town that they did capture council supporting it the imagination of the all the time, [city manprovincial represen- ager Ruth Malli] and tatives and what was her staff very supportso unusual was their ive, and it was a comability and vision to munity team that made obtain grants from the this happen,” said Mcfederal government Donald. “I really apprenot once … but twice. ciate being singled out; It was through hard I probably don’t dework and dedication. serve to be, but thank I know firsthand and you very much.” from staff there that Bell also uses the the representatives of word “team” when he the LMS in terms of talks about this award. Doug Bell and Barrie “It’s a tremendous McDonald produced honour,” he said. exemplary, exemplary “There are simply so grant material that many people who have helped compel staff to contributed to making recommend that this the Visitor Reception organization, this com- Centre and the Marina munity is worthy of a success, really, the such a grant.” award should go to McDonald was hum- many people than Barbled by the award. rie and I. It’s been a “It must be difficult to real team effort.” isolate two people out Bell was surprised of such a huge team and humbled by the that does something recognition, and he is like this,” he told coun- happy to be sharing the cil when he received award with McDonald. his award. “It’s awesome; we’ve One person who worked together for stands out for McDon- many, many years,” he ald is Brian Bancroft, said. “Really, the award, who was the chairman it’s an incredible team of the Advisory Design effort that has worked Panel when LMS first so hard to make it the put forward what he success it is.” describes as a “humBell is really appreciadrum proposal” for the tive of all the support reception centre. Ban- they have received.
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f one of your New Year’s resolutions is to become more civic-minded, your timing couldn’t be better. B.C.’s next civic election is coming up Nov. 15. That’s the day you can have a say in who runs your community by voting for local government and school trustees. Sure, that may still seem a long way off, but you are going to need all 10 months to be prepared. By paying attention now, you’ll be able to make informed votes with a firm grip on matters affecting you most when the time comes — not knee-jerk choices about familiar and unfamiliar faces; or worse, not voting and letting others rule your life. Make no mistake: politics runs our lives at all levels, from property taxes and classroom sizes, to traffic lights and flooding. And procrastination is the thief of democracy. Don’t wait for a knock at your door. Pay attention. Go to the meetings. Read the news. Ask questions. There’s lots to pay attention to these days, with the issue of school reconfiguration, funding and priorities being at the top of the list here in our community. Form opinions on issues like the new Cowichan District Hospital, Echo Heights Forest, arts funding, school district organization, priorities and funding, local government spending, economic revitalization, climate change, crime, and many more sure to emerge. They say knowledge is power, it’s time to start building that knowledge. There is no time like the new year to start preparing for November’s civic election. You pay to play through various valley taxes. Don’t let the usual suspects have all the fun. —Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, with files from Lindsay Chung
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costs. And more and more people are asking if Canada Post could take on new services. Here on Vancouver Island, we have faced a reduction in the number of service locations for federal government departments — like the closure of the immigration office and a reduction in the number of Service Canada outlets. Where once the post office was the place to go to get a paper copy of the tax return, it could provide even more government services now. At the very least, postal employees could be trained to help people navigate government websites since postal outlets have provided high-speed Internet access since the 1990s. If you don’t want to see Canada Post cut its services, I encourage you to send a letter to the Minister responsible for Canada Post, Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, at House of Commons, Ottawa K1A 0A6.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3775 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3776 Applicable to Electoral Area H - North Oyster/Diamond DATE:
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Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3775 proposes to amend Electoral Area H - North Oyster/Diamond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1497 by amending Schedule B – The Plan Map – by redesignating That Part of South 10 Chains of the West 10 Chains of District Lot 9, Oyster District, Lying East of the Easterly Boundary of Plan 1157 RW, except those parts in Plans 43949 and 50937 (PID: 009-312-471) as shown outlined below on Map 1 from Suburban Residential to Industrial: Map 1
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3776 proposes to amend Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond Zoning Bylaw No. 1020 by creating a new zone, the UltraLight Industrial Zone (I-3), and amending Schedule A (Zoning Map) by: • Rezoning Part of South 10 Chains of the West 10 Chains of District Lot 9, Oyster District, Lying East of the Easterly Boundary of Plan 1157 RW, except those parts in Plans 43949 and 50937 as shown outlined on Map 2 below from R-2 (Suburban Residential) and I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-3 (Ultra-Light Industrial); and • Rezoning Lot 1, District Lot 9, Oyster District, Plan VIP76340 as shown outlined on Map 2 below from I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-3 (Ultra-Light Industrial) Zone. Map 2
If approved, OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3775 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3776 would permit a dry food storage warehouse on That Part of South 10 Chains of the West 10 Chains of District Lot 9, Oyster District, Lying East of the Easterly Boundary of Plan 1157 RW, except those parts in Plans 43949 and 50937. There is already an existing cold food storage warehouse on Lot 1, District Lot 9, Oyster District, Plan VIP76340. At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the Bylaws may be faxed to 250-746-2621, e-mailed to ds@cvrd.bc.ca, or mailed and/ or deposited at the Regional District offices up to 4:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing. For further information, please call Catherine Tompkins, RPP MCIP, Senior Planner, Planning & Development Department, at 250-746-2620. The public hearing is to be held by Director M. Marcotte, Director M. Dorey and Director L. Duncan as delegates of the Board. A copy of the proposed Bylaws, the resolution delegating the holding of the public hearing, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining whether to adopt the Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Regional District Planning & Development Department office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, from Tuesday, January 7, 2014, to Thursday, January 23, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A copy of the bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282 COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8
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CSS dancers offer two shows Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
This is a great week to be a dancer or dance lover in Chemainus. Dance students at Chemainus Secondary School are getting ready to perform their annual Dance Showcase this Wednesday (Jan. 15) and Thursday (Jan. 16) at the school. Students have been working on a variety of dances for the Showcase since September. They will present six class dances, and the students have choreographed some of their Clockwise from front left, Jama Bezjack, Chuckie Sam, Hailey Brunt, Rebekah own dances, explained Loranger, Chelsea Quist, Ann-Marie Louie, Jake Switzer and Amy Beaulieu teacher Ashley Bell. are among the 36 dancers performing during Chemainus Secondary School’s Bell has also choreoLINDSAY CHUNG graphed a dance for a Dance Showcase Jan. 15 and 16. small group who want- Grade 9 to 12 and there During Thursday at the school office. ed to do a contempo- are students who have night’s performance, a Both nights, there will rary dance. never danced before, number of awards will a silent auction, bake “I think people will en- students who used to be presented, includ- sale, door prizes and a joy the numbers, and dance and took a break ing grade awards, a raffle, and on Thursday, a fan favourite will be and students who still Student Choice Award, there will be a photo the Bollywood finale,” dance, there are lots of a Most Improved Danc- booth sponsored by said Bell. ‘The group varying abilities, and I er Award and a Fund- Jeff Puska from Par 4 has worked very hard.” think there’s a lot of tal- raising Queen Award. DJ Services. All of this Thirty-six students ent,” she said. “The dedFor both shows, will raise money for ranging from Grade 9 ication and devotion to doors open at 6:30 the dance program and to 12 will perform. dance has been quite p.m. Tickets are $10 for help pay for costumes, Bell says this group is impressive. To put out adults, $7 for students guest presenters, full of energy. this many group dances and seniors or $25 for makeup artists, field “Because it’s such a in such a short time is a family of four and are trips, music, a sound dynamic group from quite a feat.” available at the door or system and lighting.
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Ladysmith Secondary dancers showcase their talents Friday Lindsay Chung the chronicle
The Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) Dance Showcase is a chance for students to get on stage and share their talents, and it’s coming up this week. This year’s Dance Showcase takes place this Friday (Jan. 17) at 7 p.m. at the school. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday at lunch at
the school and Friday ter if you have a dancShe says audience at the door, and they ing background or not. members can expect are $6 for students and We all get together and “a lot of energy” at this $8 for adults. have fun.” year’s showcase. Grade 11 student Hatch says she gets “It’s a lot of fun, and Mellissa Hatch has nervous before per- they can see a bunch been dancing at LSS forming a showcase, of different talent,” she since Grade 9. She but it’s a lot of fun. said. didn’t dance before, and she says she was interested in doing dance at LSS because it seemed like a lot of fun. “I see a lot of different types of dances,” she said. “It doesn’t mat-
This year, about 75 dancers are taking part in the Dance Showcase, including students who have been taking dance classes since September, members of the dance team, and
improv dancers. There will be a mix of solo, duo and group dances in a variety of styles, including hip hop, contemporary, tap, modern, musical theatre and jazz.
“Everybody brings something different to the table,” said dance teacher Chelsea Grovum, noting there is a traditional German dance with a German exchange student.
Ladysmith Secondary School dancers go through their dress rehearsal as they get ready for their Dance Showcase this Friday (Jan. 17). Lindsay Chung
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on Vancouver’s experiences and Horton’s artistic renderings of the captains’ journeys here. Horton’s artwork has been exhibited many times by the Royal Society of Marine Artists, and he is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and The Honourable Company of Master Mariners of Canada. In his teens, Horton began attending the Poole and Bournemouth Schools of Art in England and concurrently undertook an apprenticeship in the shopfitting trade. On weekends and evenings, he was a Volunteer Reservist
John M. Horton’s artistic renderings of Captain Vancouver’s journeys will be part of a presentation being held this Saturday (Jan. 18) at the Ladysmith Maritime Society Visitor Reception Centre. JOHN M. HORTON aboard HMS Wessex. Five years later, he joined the Royal Navy,
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One-man play explores life of Tommy Douglas Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
“I cannot imagine Canada without Tommy Douglas,” says actor and playwright John Nolan. When Nolan was searching for an inspirational Canadian subject to write about in the early 1980s, it didn’t take him long to settle on Douglas, known as the father of medicare. When he thought of somebody who just couldn’t be taken out of the equation of what Canada has become, it was Douglas who came to his mind. After researching Douglas for 20 years, Nolan wrote Tommy Douglas: The Arrows of Desire, using Douglas’s own words to convey his story. And this month, Nolan, the artistic director of Phantom Poets, is bringing his play to Ladysmith in partnership with Ladysmith Little Theatre. Nolan, who lives in Lake Cowichan, has been acting for some 30 years, and he John Nolan portrays Tommy Douglas, voted the Greatest Canadian in the 2004 worked in journalism CBC contest, in his play Tommy Douglas: The Arrows of Desire, which for many years on the begins Jan. 24 at the Ladysmith Little Theatre. PHOTO SUBMITTED Island, developing research, interview and ful men. port and for cancer the social gospel of writing skills. Douglas was elected patients. By 1962, Sas- Jesus was to do what Nolan began re- to the House of Com- katchewan, which was Jesus did, help people,” searching his Tommy mons in 1935 as a still under Douglas’s said Nolan. “For me, I Douglas play in the member of the social- leadership, enacted think that is what is early 1980s and start- ist Co-operative Com- the first medicare plan desperately needed ed writing it in 2002. monwealth Federa- in North America. probably more today “I researched the play tion (CCF) — which Douglas moved to than it was at that time for 20 years and was evolved into the New federal politics in the when Douglas was dodisappointed when Democratic Party early 1960s and served ing that very necessary I didn’t find a script (NDP). By the middle as leader of the NDP work. because I thought of the Second World until 1971. “What is truly tragic ‘someone’s written War, Douglas had beNanaimo-Cowichan- is that Douglas did all about the life of Tom- come the leader of the The Islands was the these incredible things, my Douglas for sure’ Saskatchewan CCF. last constituency in but he died 27 years but they hadn’t; they Despite much opposi- which Douglas was ago, and his speeches had written pieces of tion, Douglas and Sas- an MP, before retiring about what was necit, but there was no katchewan made his- from politics in 1979. essary 60 years ago definitive thing,” said tory on June 15, 1944, Douglas died in Ot- have not been looked Nolan. when the first socialist tawa in 1986. at by politicians today. At the time, Nolan government in North Nolan feels it’s more You kind of wonder was performing the America was elected. important to share why things haven’t one-man David RinOne of Douglas’s first Douglas’s story now improved a great deal, tels play about Ameri- acts as premier was than ever. and it’s because they can lawyer Clarence to bring in free medi- “He believed in the haven’t addressed the Darrow, and he found cal and hospital care social gospel of Jesus, fundamental ideal a lot of similarities be- for pensioners, those which is you do some- Douglas brought up tween the two power- on government sup- thing … he thought 70 years ago just be-
fore the Second World War — he basically said it’s not enough to get rid of Hitler; we have to figure out how those people came to be where they are. We have to study the fundamental question of society itself — how was it formed, why is this happening, why is history repeating itself?” And as he brings his play to different communities, Nolan finds people are agreeing with him. Nolan recalls that he received an e-mail from Mike Lloyd, president of the Oak Bay NDP, asking if he’d like to do the show in Victoria again. Nolan realized Lloyd is the son of Woodrow Lloyd, who succeeded Douglas as premier of Saskatchewan. “He said he thought a revival of Tommy Douglas was really important because of the state of the world and Canada,” said Nolan. “What I said to Mike was people talk about Tommy Douglas as a great Canadian, as somebody who did something for Canada in the past, but really, Tommy Douglas is about the future because although he died 27 years ago, there are very few politicians in Canada or the United States who understood what he understood and have a vision of the future that is a hell of a lot better than what we’ve got. Tommy Douglas is about the future, our future.” Nolan premiered his play Oct. 20, 2004, on Douglas’s 100th birthday in his hometown of Weyburn, Sask., and he hasn’t stopped sharing it. “Five weeks later, he was named Greatest Canadian [in the CBC contest], and it exploded, and I went all over the world,” said Nolan. “In a small way, Douglas did amazing
things. And he’s still Darrow,” added Nolan. saving lives today. If “For me, that’s my conTommy Douglas does tribution — to speak not exist in Canada, a truth that was once we do not have univer- spoken by someone sal health care. He’s who was indispensstill saving lives today able to Canada.” because people are Tommy Douglas: not going into debt The Arrows of Desire because someone in will run Jan. 24, 25, 26 their family gets sick.” and 31 and Feb. 1, 2, 7, “It gets to a point 8 and 9 at Ladysmith where someone has Little Theatre. to say something; I’m Tickets are $20 and just a nobody, but I are available by calling have a skill — I can 250-924-0658. For more turn into Tommy information, visit www. Douglas and Clarence ladysmiththeatre.com.
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Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic. Zack Spencer
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2014 Toyota Highlander: Prettier in form and function makes it more North CARMEL, CA: The Toyota American looking. Highlander is a perfect exI believe that this is the ample of the trend towards best-looking Highlander crossovers away from to date and import buytraditional SUVs. ers will take note and a Before its 2001 introducfew domestic intenders tion, the Toyota SUV of should too. choice was the 4Runner, A very good built off a pickup truck platfamily crossover that Inside The dash is form, providing ruggedness improved with will get the job done much and versatility. more soft-touch materiCrossovers now accomplish every day. als and a large 6.1-inch the same versatility in terms screen in the centre of Zack Spencer of seating, cargo and all the dash on the base LE wheel drive capability but or an 8.0-inch screen on do so with a better on-road drive, thanks all other models, makes operation easy. to a car-based platform. One problem is the angle of the screen The first Highlander was rather small, is hard to see if there is any sunshine, about the same size as a compact the glare a bit more than I had anticipatcrossover today. ed. Back up camera is standard. In 2008, its size was adjusted to make Below the screen and heat controls is a room for a standard third row of seats. tray-like shelf that runs from the middle Now the Highlander has grown again to the passenger side of the dash. This is and is packed with more standard a clever space to place your smartphone equipment and features. but also enable it to be plugged in.
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Looks Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic. The 2014 edition is 7.5cm longer (mostly in the rear seat and cargo area), 1.5cm wider and 3cm lower. The stance is wide and lower, making more of a visual impact. Combine this with a large grille borrowed from the Tundra pickup truck and the Highlander has a very rugged, yet polished, look that
The cup holder is large and the centre armrest has a massive storage area inside; this is thanks to the removal of the stowaway seat that used to hide under the centre armrest. Now in the second row of seats there are three permanent seats or two captain’s chairs in the top Limited model. The previous hideaway idea was simple but not so comfortable. The biggest change takes place in the third row of seats, where three people can sit rather than just two. In addition,
there is 100L of cargo space behind the third row of seats offering much better functionality. It has all the interior amenities that one expects in a modern three-row crossover, even a system that allows the driver’s voice to be amplified through the stereo for easier conversations with passengers in the very back, but there seems to be a lack of sophistication compared to its competition. Drive The previous Highlander was available with a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (FWD). It’s with a standard 3.5L V6 with 270hp, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, also with FWD. The starting price stays at $31,680; factoring in the backup camera there is good value here. When it arrives later this month, the base LE with all wheel drive (AWD) starts at $34,180. I think most people will opt for the LE with convenience package that includes 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, satellite radio and leather steering wheel to name a few. This brings the price up to $34,480 for the FWD and $36,980 for the AWD. On the road, the AWD system sends power to just the front wheels as often as possible with only 10 per cent of the torque shifting when cornering. The system has the ability to shift or lock up to 50 per cent of the power for better traction but limiting it to times
when it is truly needed helps improve fuel economy. The other part of the fuel economy story is the all-new 6-speed automatic. The official fuel rating for the most popular AWD model is 11.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, which is almost a full litre improvement in combined highway/city economy over the 2013 model. The rear suspension has been modified for a slightly more dynamic drive and improved ride. The steering is rather light and vague but the buyers of this type of product will appreciate the ease of use.
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The highlights keep adding up for mountain bike racer Steve Smith of Cassidy, who has been named Pinkbike’s Male Gravity Racer of the Year. The racer known as “the Canadian Chainsaw Massacre� finished the 2013 season with six first-place finishes — including the Canadian National Championships — and the overall World Cup title. “It was the last race of the season in Leogang, Austria, that truly showed Smith’s ability to keep his cool,� writes Pinkbike. “Even with the knowledge that a small error could cost him the overall World Cup title, Smith won qualifying, and then won the weekend with a perfect run that made him the first Canadian to ever win the World Cup overall. 2013 was a dream season for Steve Smith.�
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Many people in Ladysmith know curler Kesa Van Osch of Nanaimo, and they’ll be cheering for her during the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts this February. The 22-year-old toppled the reigning B.C. champion Kelly Scott — who was looking for her fifth title in a row and seventh overall — in a nail-biting final Jan. 12 at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Van Osch and her team of third Stephanie Baier of Victoria, second Jessie Sanderson of Coquitlam and lead Carley Sandwith of Victoria beat Scott 5-4. Kesa is the third Van Osch sister to win a B.C. title this year. Her younger sisters Kalia and Marika took the junior women’s title on Dec. 31 and will head to nationals in Nova Scotia later this month. The girls had great support from their family, especially their parents Cindy and Ed, throughout the season, according to a press release.
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Pairs skaters Sarah Kedves from Fuller Lake Skating Club and Lucas Pallard from Nanaimo Skating Club placed 11th at the Skate Canada Western Challenge, held Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 in Regina, Sask. The skaters advanced to the Western Challenge by finishing second at the B.C. Sections in November. “The Fuller Lake Skating Club is very proud of the hard work, discipline and dedication Sarah has put into skating to get to this level,� the club stated in a press release. PHOTOS SUBMITTED
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Hockey was the unifying force for a post-Christmas Play It Forward Peewee C hockey tournament at Fuller Lake Arena. The tournament was held as a tribute to young Caleb Kroffat of Duncan, who died suddenly Nov. 8. “I just thought it was a great tournament,’’ said Caleb’s dad Jason Kroffat, a speedster during his playing days with the Cowichan Valley Capitals of the B.C. Hockey League. The tournament went far beyond the results, the simple wins and losses or goals for and against.
“The tournament Cowichan Valley Nanaimo and Victowas all about giv- Winterhawks. ria participated. ing,’’ said Kroffat. “It The Fuller Lake C4 There was another was nice.’’ Crushers made the great memento givOne of the great final against an all- en to all the players gestures made was girls’ peewee team in the tournament. a donation given “Every kid in the to the SPCA in the tournament got name of the playa shirt that has a ers chosen MVPs in hockey player on each game and in the front,’’ said Krofhonour of Caleb. fat. “My son Caleb was “It says Play It Foran animal lover,’’ ward for the tournasaid Jason Kroffat. ment.’’ “That part was nice. Also on the front “It was a tournawas a tribute to ment just for fun Caleb Kroffat No. and everybody to be 10 and below that together.’’ Cowichan Valley MiJason Kroffat Baskets were also nor Hockey with the set up in the arena dates Dec. 27 and 28. for members of Volunteers sold 50each team to bring 50 tickets at every non-perishable game, with the profood items for the ceeds going to the Cowichan Valley from Kerry Park Kroffat family. Basket Society. that wound up winThe central theme The 10 teams ning it. of giving back to that took part inOther squads from others was emcluded Caleb’s own the Cowichan Valley, braced by everyone.
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WHITAKER, Eilleen Lin Ho (nee Tong) (Former owner of E. Lee’s Grocery Store in Ladysmith, B.C.) Passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on January 5, 2014. Eilleen was born in Port Alberni on December 4, 1935 and grew up in Ladysmith. Beloved wife of the late Syd. Loving mother of Betty “Liz”, George and Peter (Michelle). Dear gram of Elizabeth Smith (Chris) and Kimberley Normandin (Dwight). Great-grandmother of Kory, Christopher, Samantha, Sydney and Jason. Sister of Dickie, Leonard and Shirley. Will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. A celebration of Eilleen’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (1-800-361-7494)or the Canadian Diabetes Association (1-800-226-8464). Online condolences at www.hwwallacecbc.com
Elizabeth May (Peerless) Stubbington May 7, 1929 – December 26, 2013 May passed away on December 26th after a short stay at the Cowichan Hospital. May was a Saltair resident all of her life, in the same neighbourhood where her parents, Mary and Ern Peerless farmed and ran Peerless Plant Farm for many years. May and Syd were married in 1952 and raised their three children a few doors away from her family home. May loved to garden herself, particularly with flowers, and she instilled that love in several of her children and grandchildren. She was a loving mother and homemaker, proud of her large family and keeping track of their exploits over the years. May was pre-deceased by her parents, her daughter Vickie Jean, husband Syd, and sister Joan Scott. May is survived by her brothers Jim Peerless, Ed (Kay) Peerless, her son Jeff (Susan), daughters Lois and Kerry (Tom), grandchildren Wesley (Tania), Starla (Clint) Parkin, Krystal (Blair), Morgan (Kathryn) Hobbs, and 7 great grandchildren. The family cannot say enough thanks to her loving caregivers, Jonathan Ferraris and Emily Boncaros, who helped her to enjoy a wonderful and comfortable last year in her own home. We would like to say a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Broere for his kind care of May over the last several years, to the many great home care workers of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, and to the nursing staff of the Cowichan hospital for their tender care in her final hours. There will be no service, as was her request; however the family will host a memorial tea on January 25th at the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith, 1 to 4 pm, to share stories and memories. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice on May’s behalf.
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IMMEDIATE Occupancy. $1160 / 2bedrm Townhome on Rocky Creek (1244 - 4th Ave, Ladysmith) 1,200 sq ft, 2 bdrm / 2 bathrm, 3 yr old, 9 ft ceilings in quiet complex. Secure underground parking. Private ground floor entrance. Hardwood floors, designer kitchen: maple cabinetry, granite countertop and stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave). In-suite private laundry. Walk-in closets. Heated tile floor in ensuite bathroom. Gas fireplace in living rm. Gas for BBQ on deck. Fitness centre and spa with hot tub and endless exercise pool. Located on town bus route. Tenant responsible for utilities. Pets OK. Contact Brian Nelson (780) 546-4449 or bcnelson@telus.net
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES COME home to a clean house! Let these 2 Italian sisters who are energetic,honest and reliable make your house sparkle! Ref’s available Esther 250-710-2915 Josie 250-7327133 WHISTLE CLEAN. Regular servicing for commercial and residential. Experienced, reliable, attention to detail. Affordable rates. References. 250-246-4938.
HAULING AND SALVAGE Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free estimate. (250) 597-8335
Trent Dammel All Types of Roofing
Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
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. Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free estimate. (250) 597-8335
PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
2 Bedroom trailers for rent, ranging from $600 to $750 per month, located on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville 250-954-9547
Professional Service Since 1992
STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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REAL ESTATE
Rentals Available
PETS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Ladysmith: #41-100 Gifford Rd. 2 bdrm, 2 bath level entry ocean view condo. $1100/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Ladysmith: #7-100 Gifford Rd. 2 bdrm, 2 bath lower level ocean view condo. $975/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Ladysmith: #7-941 Malone Rd. 3 bdrm, 3 bath comfortable condo. $950/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Saltair: 11145 Chemainus Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 bath ocean front home. $1500/mo. Avail Dec. 15. Ladysmith: 4275 Shell Beach Rd. 2 bdrm, 1 bath bright level entry bsmt suite. $900/mo. Avail now.
Residential/Commercial New and Re-roofing 24hr Emergency Repairs
250-245-7153
PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, lrg LR, double garage, lrg storage. Ocean & city view. 1bdrm suite down. Owner will carry mortgage. $1200 month; or rent for $1,800 month. (250)753-0160.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss Removal * Pressure washing
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
APPLIANCES APT. SIZE deep freeze $125. Medium size up right deep freeze $150. White 17cu ft fridge, $200. White 30” range $175. 30” almond range $125. White 30” propane stove $150. Kenmore Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250. Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100$150. White portable dishwasher $100. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.
FURNITURE PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET. Brand new, queen size for sale. $200. (250)713-9680
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Advertising Consultant
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Ladysmith Chronicle We are looking for a temporary part-time sales person. Up to 30 hours per week (flexible) for a couple of months. Previous sales/marketing would be an asset but if you are great with people and are willing to learn new skills this may be a good fit for you. If you are customer-driven and success oriented, we’d like to talk to you. You will also appreciate a very enjoyable working environment with great staff members. While this job is only temporary, if you excel, it could LATE AD lead to more permanent work with one of our AdSize:2 x 432.00 many other papers. Black Press is Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 newspapers and associated publications and 19 dailies, located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Please forward resumé and cover letter ASAP to: Teresa McKinley, Publisher Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle 940 Oyster Bay Road Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3 Fax: 250-245-2230 e-mail: publisher@ladysmithchronicle.com A driver’s license, the use of your own vehicle and valid insurance are required. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Location, Location! Walk to mall. 2 bed, 2 bath rancher in Ladysmith. Heat pump, wood fp, built-in vac. Sunroom, new windows, great home for seniors. $255,000. 250-245-1484.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO LADYSMITH: 1 & 2 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com NEWER 1000 sq.ft. ocean view Apt, located above Tree’s Restaurant on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville $800.00 per month 250-954-9547
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Tires: set of 4 all weather, Arctic Claw. P185/65/14WC nearly new, approx 500 KM use. $450 tax incl. 250-2455440. If no answer, leave msg.
AUTO FINANCING
WANTED Quality Rentals to add to our Property Management Portfolio JOHN BOOTH 250-245-2252 Royal LePage Property Management www.royallepagenanaimo.ca
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
SUITES, LOWER NORTH NANAIMO: Semi-furn private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Partiers. $850/mo. Move in now; don’t pay rent until Feb. 1st! 250-756-9746.
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LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - next meeting on Tues, Jan 28, 2014 at 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www.LadysmithCameraClub. com
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HIGH STREET OPEN MIC/ COFFEEHOUSE 232 High St, Sat, Jan 25, 7 PM. All are welcome for a fun filled evening of entertainment. Donations go to the Ladysmith Foodbank
PLEASE SUPPORT LSS GRAD CLASS OF 2014 - The LSS grad class of 2014 has an account set up at Junction Bottle Depot. Please drop off your bottles and request the funds be deposited into the LSS Grad 2014 account or call a grad and they will be happy to come pick them up.
DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 noon. 250-245-3079. ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-7344170. COWICHAN VALLEY HOSPICE - Emotional support for those facing a life threatening illness, family and friends and for those grieving the death of a loved one. 1-888-701-4242. Group, telephone & individual support available.
LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - urgently requires volunteers as Museum hosts, also, the archives need interested people to assist with research etc. 250245-0100.
LADYSMITH 3-BDRM, 2 bath townhome,W/D,F/S,D/W, near schools. Feb. 1st. NS/NP. Yearly lease, $1000. + utils. 250-924-3826, 250-710-0708.
232 High St. Annual fee $15, speaker Shelley Rattink on Orchids.
LADYSMITH CELEBRATIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith city hall, on 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7 pm 250-2452263. www.ladysmithdays. com
NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Engraved bricks fundraiser. Info call Bob Handel at 250245-0919.
528 1st Ave. Ladysmith, BC
What’s Happening
LADYSMITH GARDEN CLUB - welcomes new members for 2014. Next meeting Thurs, Jan 16, 7 pm, United Church Hall,
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
TOWNHOUSES
COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent in Ladysmith. 276 sq ft. Suitable for hair salon or office, storefront parking, popular 740 1st Ave building. Available now 250-245-4525.
Up Coming
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:30 pm basement of Ladysmith Resource Centre.
DRUM & BELL CORPS - is in desperate need of new members - especially drummers. We have the equipment and will teach you how to use it. Practice on Sat, 10-11 am upstairs in the Legion Hall. For info call Dorothy Reith 250-722-2945 or Eileen Chandler 250-2452077. Come out and give it a try!
On Going CHEMAINUS SKETCH GROUP - Painting and sketching group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. 250 245 5810
CO-ED BADMINTON - for adults and youth held Tuesdays at North Cedar Intermediate gym. Fun for all levels Equipment supplied. 7:00 - 8:30. $2 drop in fee. Phone Karen 250 722 2414 ext 249
BORN HEALTHY - a program for pregnant women and new moms. Check out “Born Healthy Ladysmith” on Facebook or call Kate at 250-245-3079 (the LRCA). Wednesdays from 10-1:30 with drop-in office hours for one-on-one on Mon and Tues from 10-1:30.
LADYSMITH LEGION
LADYSMITH MENTAL
LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB Every third Thur at 7:30 pm, First United Church Hall, (corner of High St & 3rd Ave) with in-garden meetings June, July, August. Come& grow with us! New members always welcome. $10 membership, $2 drop-in. LINE DANCING Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250-245-1185. AL-ANON - Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association. NARCOTICS ANONYOMOUS Meets Sundays, 7-8 pm Downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association. DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Meets Tuesdays weekly, 1 pm. Beginners welcome. Town and Country Mobile Home Park. 250-245-4522. LADYSMITH LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY Meets 2nd Wednesdays monthly, 7 pm.
NANAIMO-CEDAR FARMER’S INSTITUTE Cedar United Church Hall. 2nd Thursdays Oct. to June. Visitors welcome. Info: 250722-3397. PROBUS CLUB OF LADYSMITH (for information see www.probus.org), meets every third Wed morning of the month at the new Seniors' Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and Buller St. Doors 9.30. No mtg. in August. Call Rlob Johnson 250-245-5001 or Grant Bridgeman 250246-1496. LADYSMITH MEDITATION Drop in Wednesday nights, 7 pm., 281 Dogwood Drive. Meditation lessons, discussion & goodies. Free. 250-245-4102. bjhiggs@ shaw.ca LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP is in need of volunteer clerks for our shop at the Healthcare Centre. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops. For more information please call Cathy @ 250-245-2240. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to grow organic produce for the Ladysmith Food Bank. Please contact Bill Tilland 250-924-5269. 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. NANAIMO/LADYSMITH COMMUNITY BAND Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, NDSS Band Room. New members welcome in concert and/or dance band. Ted: 250-722-3088. LADYSMITH HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY New volunteers are welcome. Please pick up application form at the Thrift Store or phone 250-2455225. LADYSMITH FOOD BANK Open Tues mornings 9 - 12. 630 Second Ave, Ladysmith. LADYSMITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 am upstairs at the Legion. This dedicated group of business owners discuss everything business-related in Ladysmith from partnerships with organizations, upcoming events, business strategies and tips, website performance and sometimes, a guest speaker.
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The Last Word
Heard around town... • The Ladysmith Community Gardens Society (LCGS) is challenging community members to grow something edible this year and to help create a return to kitchen gardening and gathering — to the skills our elders used to feed their large families. LCGS’s Spring Garden Series brings eight speakers to share simple, inexpensive and joyous ways to grow your own organic food. Through generous community support, the series sells for a total of $25. Only a few ticket booklets remain at Salamander Books. The Community Gardens Society deeply thanks The Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club, Ladysmith and District Credit Union, LaFF, Yellow Point Lodge, The Town of Ladysmith, Vancouver Island Regional Library/Ladysmith Branch, Ladysmith Health Food Store, Bouma Meats, J & R Farms, Salamander Books, Ladysmith Pharmacy Ltd., Step This Way, The Cedar Women’s Institute, Seeds of Diversity, Susan McDonald, Denike Kulai, and Two Roads Culinary Innovations for making the speaker series possible. Pictured on this page, Nancy Hunter, assistant manager of insurance services at Ladysmith and District Credit Union/ LCU Insurance (left), presents a cheque for $300 to Bennye Miller, Gail Wiseman Reed and Michelle Catley from the Ladysmith Community Gardens Society. • The time has come to think about taking down the Festival of Lights for another
year. The lights are being turned off Sunday, Jan. 19, and the Festival of Lights Society will be hosting a takedown workparty Sunday, Jan. 26 to remove all the lights and decorations. Ladysmith Family and Friends will be offering a hot lunch for all of the volunteers at Aggie Hall once again. “We’re hoping that we can get enough volunteers out so that it will only take folks just a couple of hours,” says Festival of Lights member Duck Paterson. “It would be a great family outing for folks as well.” If you can help, please call 250-2452263 or 250-245-5888 or meet at the 49th Parallel Grocery Store parking lot Sunday, Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. The use of pickup trucks and bucket trucks will be gratefully appreciated. • A group of highprofile speakers will be nearby in Nanaimo this month in what promises to be a stimulating night of lively discussion on the role the media plays in shaping the relationship between Indigenous and nonIndigenous peoples. The event will take place Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shaw Auditorium at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, and is part of Vancouver Island University (VIU)’s commitment to Nanaimo’s “Racism to Reconciliation” process, which began last spring. The topic for the evening is: “Seeing Each Other: The role of media and Indigenous voices in reshaping relationships.” The event is part of the Ka Na Ta Dia-
Beyond Your Expectations
logues series — an initiative of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Gathering Voices Society. AFN National Chief and VIU Chancellor Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will moderate the event and will be joined by a distinguished panel of guest speakers, including Wab Kinew, a musician, broadcaster and educator; Judith Lavoie, a freelance journalist; and Duncan McCue, a CBC National reporter and professor at UBC’s School of Journalism.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Welcome to
St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1135 - 4th Avenue Ladysmith, BC
Mass Times: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am 250-245-3414
Attend regularly the church of your choice
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Ladysmith First United Church Sunday Service including Sunday school at 10:30 am
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1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-8 pm
Rev. Min-Goo Kang 232 High Street 250-245-2183 www.ladysmithunited.org
$349,900
1149 Fourth Ave, Ladysmith, 250-245-8221 Family Worship Service every Sunday at 10:30 am Jan 19th – Building Financial Security Life Lesson Series: Close Encounters Of The Divine Kind (Nursery & Children’s classes available) Mid-week programs for kids, preteens and teens
ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
314 Buller St., Ladysmith Jesus Said: “Come and Journey with the Saviour”
Sunday Morning Worship
8 am - Holy Communion 10 am - Holy Eucharist Rev. Susan Hermanson
250-245-5512
Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914
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.
$285,000
341 Cedar Village Estates Quality craftsmen style home. Large master bdrm, den, ensuite bath and powder room. 1254 sq ft. includes lots of storage and spacious sundeck.
$349,900
Sunday’s @10am Pastor Darin Phillips 381 Davis Road 250 250--245 245--5113 www.oceanviewchurch.ca
Riverfront living on 10 acres that borders Haslam Creek. Consists of 3 separate pieces of land, nicely treed, rich in soil and conveniently located close to the highway and airport.
$119,900
Building lot in Duncan in an area of new homes. Conveniently located to all levels of schools and amenities.
Call for a Free Home www.itscarol.ca Evaluation 640 Trans Canada Hwy., Ladysmith, BC P. 250-245-3700 C. 250-667-7653 E. itscarol@shaw.ca
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