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Chip Nary of Crystalline Vortex Pottery displays some of his work at his Third Avenue studio during the Ladysmith-Chemainus Spring Art Tour Friday, April 25. Nary was one of 12 participants in the three-day self-guided tour organized by the Ladysmith Arts Council. For more photos, please see page 8. ROSS ARMOUR

Council working toward a 4-5% tax increase Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

It’s that time of year again when Town of Ladysmith staff and council have to make some important decisions about taxes, fees, projects and priorities, and council’s financial plan discussions continued April 14 with a look at water and sewer fees. Every year, the Town charges water utility fees, and those are used to fund water operating costs. Staff is recommending that council increase the quarterly water base charge by $1.05 and increase each step by $0.05, effective for the third-quarter billing. As well, staff recommends council include a policy in the

2014-18 Financial Plan to in- Gord Horth. crease the water rates, by byBoth of these increases were law, by $1 to the quarterly base supported by council. charge and increase each step Council also supported increasby $0.03, effective each year on es to the sewer utility fees, while Jan. 1. the sewer parcel tax will see no “It’s not a radical amount, but change and stay at $269 per quarincreasing year after year, we’ll ter. be able to pay for some of these Sewer utility fees will increase projects and put some money by $1 a month to $15, effective aside,” said Erin Anderson, the for the third-quarter utility billing. director of financial services. A policy of increasing the sanitary This increase works out to sewer rate monthly charge, by $0.35 a month extra for 3,400 us- bylaw, by $1, effective each year ers, noted Mayor Rob Hutchins. on Jan. 1, will also be included in Staff is also recommending the 2014-18 financial plan. council increase the water parcel In terms of property taxes, nothtax by $20 per year to $130 per ing is set in stone yet, as council parcel, which works out to $1.75 and staff work to find an increase a month. that everyone can live with. “It is a very reasonable price for When council and staff first a precious resource,” said Coun. started discussing the financial

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plan in late March, they were looking at a property tax increase of about 3.14 per cent, and Anderson says that with some general capital projects moved forward, it’s now around 3.65 per cent. Anderson says the Town’s budget is increasing $265,223 from last year to this year. The Town’s current policy is to shift the tax burden away from major industry (Class 4). Council wants to reduce the share of property tax paid by Class 4 by at least two per cent over the years 2015-18. At the April 14 meeting, council also decided it wants to continue with the current policy of the residential (Class 1) tax increase being no more than five

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Students sharing presentations May 1

Chemainus Secondary School will be opening its doors to the public to view students’ inquiry personalized projects and presentations Thursday, May 1. Senior students will present their projects from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and junior students will make their presentations from 1-3 p.m. Some of the projects include soap making, wood burning, hand scarf sewing, stop motion videos, jewelry making, cellphone charging bicycles, and PE games. “Students are both anxious and excited to share their knowledge with staff, peers, parents and community members,” according to a press release. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and refreshments will be sold all day.

Ladysmith Library hosts Poet Laureate

The Ladysmith Library is hosting author Naomi Wakan Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. During this free literary event, Wakan will read from her recent book of memoirs, Some Sort of Life, and discuss her poetry and the art of memoir writing. Wakan is a prolific author from Gabriola Island who was recently awarded of the title of Nanaimo’s first Poet Laureate. “She is an entertaining speaker who brings sensitivity, intelligence and humour to her topics,” states a press release from the library. No registration is required. For more information, call the Library at 250-245-2322.

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The Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation is planning a Giant Garage Sale for Saturday, May 24 and could use your help. If you would like to donate items to the sale, you can arrange to drop off items between now and May 10 by contacting Gord at 250758-2438 or Gord@ LairdWheaton.com.

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In February, John and Mary Mulrooney travelled to Guatemala to volunteer at a women’s centre on behalf of the Ladysmith Rotary Club, helping the women develop a garden, handing out bags filled with school supplies, and finding out about courses the local club funded to help the women improve their lives. The Mulrooneys shared a slideshow presentation that ties together the various groups from Vancouver Island that went to Guatemala this winter — Ladysmith, Chemainus, Qualicum and Nanaimo – two weeks ago, sharing pictures of the women they worked with and the other Rotarians they worked with and explaining how much of a difference the Ladysmith Rotary Club is making in the Central American country. When they went to Guatemala, Mary took a week’s worth of Spanish lessons in Antigua, the former capital city, where they also have a three-day Rotary Fair, which she and John were able to visit. “People who came to it were from Central America, and they were trying to find Rotarians that would take on and partner with them,” explained Mary. “There was no problem finding projects.” The Mulrooneys went to Guatemala to do the work the Rotary Club chose to use its District Community Grant for. The club raised $2,500, which was matched by the Rotary District Community Grant, and John ex-

John and Mary Mulrooney from the Ladysmith Rotary Club brought back these scarves made by Mayan women in Guatemala, which they sell and then use the proceeds for purchasing school supplies and shoes for children in Guatemala. LINDSAY CHUNG plained that their role was to bring opportunities to Mayan families in Guatemala. John and Mary worked in a little town called San Lucas Tolimán on the edge of Lake Atitlan. John says the scenery is beautiful, and the lake looks beautiful, but the lake has no exit, and that is one of the issues facing the Mayans who live there. “The water doesn’t leave the lake, so everything goes into it, so that means it isn’t purified by a river flowing out and taking stuff out,” he explained. The native Mayan women wash their clothes to a great extent, traditionally, they would wash their clothes in the lake. That was no problem when they were a small population, but now, that’s a significant problem.”

A big project the Mulrooneys worked on while in Guatemala was to work with a women’s centre to set up a garden. The women’s group was given the use of a garden by a local Catholic parish that was impressed with the work they were doing. “This land was given to the women for their use,” explained John. “There are challenges with it — heavy rains will come, and they will flood it, and when it floods, that’s the end of your season. They start sometime in May, so that will be end of the production for 2014. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year. The land belongs to the local Catholic parish, but the people in the parish were impressed with what these women were doing, so they said

‘you can have this section of land for your use, and maybe you can have it afterwards if we see you are using it well.’” The Rotarians worked to help the women learn how to produce a garden. “The purpose of the garden was to produce food for their use and to sell maybe to bring them some income, but the main purpose was to get them into the whole idea of sowing vegetables and growing a greater variety of food that has nutritious value,” said John. “They were traditionally always growing maize, and their staple diet is tortilla, but there isn’t a lot of nutrition in a tortilla.” John and Mary hope the garden at the women’s centre might be a model for some of the women in the future.

Thirty women in Guatemala have been working in the large garden, and production continues. John and Mary say that, since they’ve been home, they have heard of food from the garden being distributed away from the women’s centre. The women themselves came up with what they wanted in the project and presented it to the Rotarians. They started off with a massive project that would be about $12,500 U.S., according to John, so they had to simplify it. One of the things the women wanted was access to information and communication and working with a computer, so the Rotary District Community Grant bought a computer and printer for the women, and they also helped provide school supplies for children. The women’s centre hosts educational courses, and the Ladysmith Rotary Club is paying for the courses, which are taught by Mayans and include baking for market, cooking for market, computer use, crafts for market, advanced weaving, backstrap weaving, health care, first aid, agriculture, family planning, and crocheting for market. “It’s really marvelous the way they want to learn,” said Mary. Mary feels the women are developing skills and developing confidence by being part of these projects that are supported by Rotary. “We see growth in the women,” she said, “With the gardening, maybe this will rub off, we hope,” she said.

Chemainus Secondary School students clean up their neighbourhood on Earth Day Chemainus Secondary School extended its Earth Day celebrations to a whole week, and students took part in a variety of activities last week to raise awareness of the importance of taking steps toward conservation and sustainability every day. In left photo are, from left, Zach Diewert, Mitchell Hinton, Hunter Loscerbo and Jacob Frankel outside the school grounds. At right, Taylor Shelton (left) and Hannah Westhaver pick up trash along Willow Street. LINDSAY CHUNG

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Council Meeting Monday, May 5th, 7:00 p.m. No Municipal Services or Council Meeting on Monday, May 19th due to the Victoria Day statutory holiday. Mayor’s Open Door* – City Hall

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES City Hall, Frank Jameson Community Centre, Development Services and Public Works will be closed Monday, May 19, 2014 for the Victoria Day statutory holiday.

FIRST QUARTER UTILITY BILLS DUE MAY 28 Utility bills for January to March have been sent out. They are due by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28. If you have not received your bill, or have any questions about it, please call 250.245.6414, ext. 6206.

2014 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES Property Tax Notices for 2014 will be mailed out in late May. If you have not received your notice by the end of May, or have any questions regarding your property taxes, please call 250.245.6414, ext. 6206.

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GARBAGE / RECYCLING COLLECTION – YOUR GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY IS CHANGING! Following the Victoria Day statutory holiday on May 19, 2014, your garbage pick-up day will be moving forward by 1 (ONE) day. If you need a new schedule you can pick one up at City Hall or the Frank Jameson Community Centre. You can also find your schedule on the Town’s website at: http://www.ladysmith.ca/our-services/garbage-recycling

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This Sunday, a Gabriola Island resident will be cycling around the island to support Ladysmith’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescure (RCMSAR) Unit 29. Seventy-two-year-old Ian Waymark is embarking on a 100-kilometre bike ride around Gabriola Island Sunday, May 4 as a fundraiser for RCM-SAR Unit 29’s new rescue boat. A week before the ride, he had already raised more than $2,100. Waymark joined the Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society and RCM-SAR Unit 29 this year, and when the members started raising money to equip the new rescue boat, he decided he could cycle around the island and pass out pledge forms to members of the boating community. He hoped to raise $500.

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WATERMAIN FLUSHING APRIL 11 TO JUNE 30, 2014 During this flushing period, water users may experience some discolouration of the water supply. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help to restore water quality to normal. Any residents dependant on medical equipment using water, please call the Department at 250.245.3995 for flushing dates in your area. May we suggest that residents take this opportunity to clean the screens on faucets and the pressure-reducing valve (where the water enters the house), which should normally be cleaned at least once a year. If you have any questions regarding the flushing program, please contact the Public Works, Utilities Department. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation during the flushing process. Public Works, Utilities Department, 250.245.3995

ZONING BYLAW UPDATE PROJECT The project to review and update the Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw is nearing completion. Watch for a public meeting on the proposed new Zoning Bylaw coming soon. The aim of the Zoning Bylaw Update project is to: ✔ Lay out clear, technically sound regulations ✔ Be consistent with the Official Community Plan ✔ Implement ideas and principles from the Ladysmith Sustainability Vision and Community Energy Plan ✔ Support economic development For more information on why an updated Zoning Bylaw is important to our community, please visit the Zoning Bylaw Project website at www.ladysmithzoningbylaw.ca, click the link at www.ladysmith.ca, or call 250.245.6415

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Ian Waymark is cycling around Gabriola Island to raise money for Ladysmith RCM-SAR. Photo Submitted Waymark’s fundrais- trying to ride two or ing bike ride is com- three times a week on bining two of his pas- Gabriola with a regular sions. group of cyclists who “Boating has been share his passion for my passion for many being on two wheels, years, and promoting and some members of and teaching safe boat- his cycling group will ing has added greatly ride with him for moral to what I put into boat- support as he hits the ing and to the pleasure steep hills on May 4. I get out of it,” he said There is still time to in a press release. “Cy- support Waymark’s cling has become a fundraising ride, and new passion for me, you can pledge by eand although not fast, I mailing station29@ like to go the distance.” rcmsar29.com. Tax reWaymark has been ceipts are available. GROWING FOR THE HEART OF

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Routley shares with students Ross Armour the chronicle

Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley was at Ladysmith Intermediate School April 25, giving a speech to a small group of captivated students. Routley discussed and was asked questions on a variety of topics, including gas prices, hunting, education and politics itself. With gas prices skyrocketing up and down the Island since the Easter weekend, Routley admitted he is “essentially powerless” when it comes to Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley speaks to Ladysmith keeping them down. Intermediate School students Friday, April 25. Ross Armour “Sometimes we can put forward a private member bill, in the Ladysmith zone. from the get-go prior to bewhich is essentially our own “There is so much criticism coming a Member of the Legidea for a law, but they very of schools and we’re see- islative Assembly in Victoria, rarely pass,” he said. “Govern- ing more students choosing but was “interested in justice.” ment is like steering a ship. home school. We try not to “We as human beings have a But steering the ship isn’t the contribute to that,” said Rout- natural sense of what is right only thing. There is the wind, ley. “Even though teachers are and what is wrong,” he said. the tide and the storm as well. not supported enough and “My father’s politics are not If we want to change some- they have a struggle, they still always the same as mine, but thing, it takes a lot of organiza- produce an excellent service he’s open to debate and if I can tion and a lot of avenues to go and students get an excellent convince him that I’m right, down. Some argue if we were education. Working together, then that’s OK. We as human to try and make gas prices you guys create excellence. If beings deserve to govern ourcheaper, more people would we want a safe, secure, thriv- selves, and you will all get a burn more of it. There is no ing education system moving vote. When we go to the polls, simple answer.” forward, we have to add to the government that wins has The education topic was education and we’re not doing the confidence of the people. bound to come up and duly that right now. We have to add If you vote me in and then I do did, following more strike ac- to it, that’s our message.” the opposite of what I’ve said tion by B.C.’s teachers as well Routley admitted that he I’ll do or what you’ve asked, I as the recent uproar of change wasn’t interested in politics deserve to be kicked out.”

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ATVers love the woods Editor: Re: hiking trails damaged by quads (April 15) I too have hiked in the Heart Lake area for over five decades. Since retiring eight years ago, I made an effort to hike the Lake loop trails weekly. I also see damage in some of these areas. However, in my opinion, Mr. Szasz seems to suffer from tunnel vision regarding “quads and ATVs.”At Heart Lake, there is considerable damage caused mostly by trucks and SUVs. The Town of Ladysmith installed a gate, which should have cut off access. In a short time, its cemented gate post was pulled out. The vehicle used weighed several times more than any ATV. Signs, with phone numbers to report violators, placed in areas like these should make a difference. Responsible people will not hesitate to report destructive and inconsiderate behavior. Bad actors know their actions can be reported as quickly as it takes to make a call. On one of my regular morning hikes, on the trail along Heart Lake, I noticed that some people had backed a pickup into the edge of the water. There was a boat in the back of their truck. As I was watched, my cellphone rang. I talked on the phone briefly and carried on down the trail. By the time I walked over there, they were gone. They saw me watching and then phoning and decided to fish elsewhere that morning. Two years ago, in order to access some of the mountains I used to hike, I bought an ATV. Like many hikers I know, I previously had a negative attitude towards them. Since then, I have travelled with other ATV “youngsters” like myself all over the backcountry behind Ladysmith. The ATVers I know love the woods as much as any hiker. They are very knowledgeable about the forests. Many of them have worked most of their lives there. They feel very protective of these lands and would not knowingly damage them. Carman Bodaly Ladysmith

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The greatest threat to the B.C. environment - Part 2

his is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits: There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cuttingedge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so

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clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words, the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so, it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada. Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highlypaid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery, which should be in excess of 50

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ed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore, some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada. In addition, we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way, we know the tankers will be stateof-the-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea. Let me be upfront about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers, please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month. David Black David Black is the major owner of Black Press.

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years. In addition, there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. The Canadian and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year. Unfortunately, our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction, which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence, Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work. We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites, and it proves recently-construct-

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Bill Johnston (left, as Don Quixote) and Charles Harman (as Sancho) rehearse for the Ladysmith Little Theatre’s final show of the 2013-14 season, the musical Man of La Mancha. The musical opened April 24, and it continues until May 18. FILE PHOTOS he strives to “dream the impossible dream” in the musical Man of La Mancha. Man of La Mancha is the final production of Ladysmith Little Theatre (LLT)’s 201314 season, and it’s a wonderful celebration of the escapism that live theatre can bring. The production brings together so many familiar faces from other LLT productions, there’s a lot of humour, wonderful singing and great characters. A play within a play set in a Spanish prison during the inquisition, Man of La Mancha is the music-filled story of Don Quixote, his servant Sancho, and the lady of his dreams, a prostitute named Aldonza whom he calls Dulcinea. Miguel de Cervantes, a poet, playwright and tax collector, is imprisoned, and when the

other inmates put him Padre. on trial, Cervantes deThere are a lot of fends himself by en- funny moments, and gaging the prisoners the actors shine at in his fantasy, even not only delivering assigning them parts comedic lines but in his story of Don also physical comQuixote. edy and facial expresThere’s a lot of great sions. But there’s also music in Man of La some drama, and the Mancha, and the cast musical offers a little is full of talented sing- bit of everything and ers. Everyone does something for everya fantastic job, and one. Elizabeth Herman, LLT’s production of who plays Aldonza Man of La Mancha (or as Don Quixote features one incredsees her, Dulcinea), ible set that is turned particularly stands into a prison, an inn out with her operatic and a church at difvoice. Torry Clark, as ferent times in the the Innkeeper also story and even has a has a great voice. drawbridge, and the Every actor is very costumes are amaztalented, and they all ing and colourful. do a great job of bringThis musical has ing this show to life. been revived on Some of my personal Broadway four times favourite performers and has been running are Bill Johnston as successfully for the Miguel de Cervantes, past 50 years, and Alonso Quijana and watching the LLT put Don Quixote; Charles it on, it’s easy to see Harman as Sancho why it has been so and Bill Young as the popular. Man of La

Mancha is adapted from Dale Wasserman’s non-musical 1959 teleplay, I, Don Quixote, itself inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’s seventeenth-century novel, Don Quixote. LLT’s production is directed by Mort Paul, while Bonnie Stebbings offers musical direction, and Anne McInulty-Gogo worked on the choreography. If you want to catch LLT’s production of Man of La Mancha, it continues until May 18, with evening performances, matinees and dinner theatre nights. Pre-sales have been very busy for the theatre, and they encourage people to reserve their tickets early. Visit www.ladysmiththeatre.com for more information and tickets, or call the box office at 250-924-0658.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is sure to spell fun when Ladysmith Secondary School students bring this Tony Award-winning musical comedy to their stage later this week. In The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which begins Thursday, May 1, six “young people in the throes of puberty,” as the musical’s website describes them, vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. “There is also audience participation, so that will make use of our improvisational skills, which is one of the reasons we chose the play,” said drama teacher Bill Taylor. Approximately 25 students and five adults are involved in the show. The students chose the musical in the fall, and they’ve been rehearsing the music and the play and thinking about it since the middle of January. They began rehearsing on the stage at the end of February. This show is directed by senior drama student Keauna Miller, who is also starring in the play. “The play was select-

ed by our senior drama students — they wanted to do it,” said Taylor. Taylor feels there are many reasons The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a great choice for the spring musical. “The musical brings together a wonderful live band with wonderful ensemble singing numbers, and it features a comedic script,” he said “I think people will have a lot of fun at the show.” The students play a big part in the musical, not only on the stage, but off. All the lighting, colours and set design have been done with the students. “The adults are there to support the students achieve their inspiration,” said Taylor. “That’s why I love doing musicals here. It’s extra-curricular and all done on volunteer time. It’s a teaching theatre, so it’s all about the students learning and growing in whatever aspect they’re interested in.” “For this type of production, there are no grades; they’re not getting anything out of it except the joy of performing and being part of a group ensemble performing something together — it’s a wonderful thing to do,” he

Cast members of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee rehearse for their upcoming production at Ladysmith Secondary School. Lindsay Chung

new role and see the show as a whole instead of myself in it,” she noted. Miller is really impressed with the cast and crew for this musical. “We have a really great group of students who are willing to be here so often,” she said. “It’s great. We have people here from the improv team that I’ve worked with for four years now, and then people who’ve just come in, so you get to see the range of talent we have in the school. I’m a senior student, so I’ve seen these people since Grade 8, and it’s great to see the students grow.” Miller says the musical is very funny, and people shouldn’t be put off by the words “spelling bee” in the title. “I think you really grow to love the characters in the show,” she said. “It’s heartwarming.” Miller is very grateful for the experiences she’s getting at LSS.

added. dedicated cast,” said late to that,” she said. The musical brings Taylor. “They had us “Even though it’s set together many people rehearsing on Good with middle school from inside and out- Friday all day, and they kids, the problems side the school. asked us to rehearse they’re facing are re“Our pianist is a pro- all day this Saturday latable to high school fessional vocal coach, and Sunday and Fri- kids and adults too.” and we have a commu- day late. We’ve put in Miller says being nity volunteer helping 45 hours of rehearsal both director and acwith costuming,” said in the last two weeks. tor is really challengTaylor. “The type of That’s pretty good ing but also really retraining students are when it’s all their own warding. getting here with our time they’re putting in “I’ve been in the actvolunteers and staff to do it.” ing role before, so it’s is very high level. It Miller is excited to be nice to be still explorwould be difficult to directing The 25th An- ing my talent and skill find this experience in nual Putnam County set and also to try a the area at no cost. It’s Spelling Bee for a varia great opportunity for ety of reasons. students to gain some “I love that it’s an enLadysmith skills they can bring to semble cast so we get many aspects of their to show off all of our life.” students, and I love The musical features that it’s about a group participation from stu- of misfits coming todents in every grade. gether because I feel “This has been a very like everyone can re-

“I’m so thankful that our school and our teachers have afforded us these opportunities,” she said. “They’re working so hard and not getting paid, as well as our community volunteers. It’s a community effort, and I’m really glad Ladysmith is a place where this can happen.” Ladysmith Secondary School presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee May 1-3 and May 8-10. Shows start at 7 p.m., and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults, and they are available at Salamander Books and at the main office at LSS. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Thanks to the generosity of the LSS Parent Advisory Council, the school is able to offer discounted tickets on “Family Thursdays.” For Thursday night shows, tickets for families are all discounted at the student price of $10 each.

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When Team BC competes at the 13th annual National Aboriginal Hockey Championships near Montreal, Que., the name on the back of one player’s jersey will be a familiar one to Ladysmith and the Stz’uminus First Nation — Harris. Earlier this month, Darian Harris, a 5’7”, 160-pound forward from Stz’uminus First Nation was chosen as one of 20 aboriginal youth to play for British Columbia at the national championships, which take place April 27 to May 3 in Kahnawake, Que. The 15-year-old took part in tryouts for Team BC at the beginning of April in 100 Mile House. One hundred and 31 youth from across B.C. tried out for the male and female teams. Harris, who has friends on the team, says it felt really good to make Team BC. It was a goal he had set for himself after being cut last year. “I tried out last year, and I got cut last year, so that motivated me

to make the team for this year that came up,” he said. “Last year, when I got cut, they said I needed to get bigger and get more strength on me, and when they did the first cuts this year, they said I did exactly what they told me to do.” Team BC’s first game at the nationals is today (April 29) against Saskatchewan. “I’m excited and nervous at the same time,” Harris said a couple of days before leaving for the tournament. Harris says he doesn’t really know much about the coaches, but they seem really good, and he knows two players — Keenan Eddy, who played on his team last year, and Darryl Coon from Port Hardy. The team has only had one practice as a team, but Harris was headed to Vancouver to meet the team for another practice late last week. “It was really fastpaced,” Harris said of their first practice. “It was good.” Harris will spend one week in Montreal with Team BC, and he says he is most looking for-

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SIMPSON, Edith Ellen (Mollie)

(Nee: Blaney) Mollie was born on July 8, 1926 in Milestone Saskatchewan and she passed away on April 21, 2014 in Chemainus Health Care Center. She is predeceased by her parents George and Hazel Blaney and her husband Duncan Simpson. Mollie is survived by her sister-in-law Eleanor Draper of Burlington Ontario and her children Paul (Lee), Peggy, Patti, Peter (Edine) and Perry (Cheryl). She is also survived by her grandchildren Erin (Brad), Kyle, Jessica (Terry), Michael, Jacob, Amanda, Melissa, and her great-granddaughter Caeleigh. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, also her many friends and neighbours. Mollie and Duncan married in 1949 in Toronto and 3 years later moved to the Queen Charlotte Islands. In 1956, with 3 children, Mollie and Duncan moved to Ladysmith, where they had 2 more children. She and Duncan were involved with the Ladysmith Kinsmen and Kinette club. After Mom retired, she became involved with the Ladysmith Cancer Society and her Quilting club. Mollieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to thank Dr. Fergus Kennedy and the staff at Chemainus Health Care Center and Ladysmith Home Care for their wonderful service. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please donate to the Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held at 119a Forward Road, Ladysmith on Saturday May 31, 2014 from 1:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm.

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BRICKER, Walter Fredrick January 24, 1931 - April 19, 2014 Passed peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife and children at his side on April 19, 2014. Walter was born in Port Elgin, Ontario on January 24, 1931. He was proud of his pioneering family history. He met his beloved wife Dorothy of 53 years in Ontario and they moved their family west in 1981. Walter enjoyed sharing all his childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishments with friends over coffee. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Marsha (Albert), Scott (Katherine), Ed (Sharon), Bob (Kat) and Cathy (Brian); 13 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren; brothers John and Ed, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, April 26th at 1:00 pm at Assembly Hall, 1724 Vowels Rd., Cassidy, BC.

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ALL PROPERTIES RENTED WANTED Quality Rentals to add to our Property Management Portfolio JOHN BOOTH 250-245-2252 Royal LePage Property Management www.royallepagenanaimo.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES APT. SIZE deep freeze $125. White 18cu ft fridge, $300. Almond 15cu ft fridge, $150. White 30â&#x20AC;? range, $175. 30â&#x20AC;? almond range, $125. White 30â&#x20AC;? propane stove, $150. Kenmore Washer dryer sets, $200-$350. Washers $150$250. Dryers $100-$150. Builtin dishwashers $100-$150. White portable dishwasher $100. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

FURNITURE PILLOWTOP: Queen Mattress Set. Brand New! Need to sell ASAP! $200. 250-713-9680

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TRUCKS & VANS 2012 CHEV SILVERADO. 1500 4x4 truck. V8 engine, approx 60,000 km. $50 grand. Call (250)741-1431.

MARINE BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 1 bdrm park model home in Chemainus Gardens. One of the best lots in the Park. Pets ok. $89,600. (250)416-5278.

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SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 3-BDRM. Includes W/D. N/S. Avail May 1st. $875. 250-667-1555.

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Ladysmith: Colonia Gardens - 815 Dunsmuir Cres. Sat. May 3, 9 am - 2 pm. Walk through only - please park on Dunsmuir and Malone.

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DL#8996

16 Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle

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At the 49th, one of our core values is that “we value our employees and work as a team.” We also recognize our employees for their “efforts” and it is in this regard we ask your help in selecting our “employee of the month”!

EMPLOYEE

OF THE

MONTH

Darren Vandergrift

LADYSMITH’S 49TH PARALLEL Darren has been a member of the 49th for about 3 and a half years. He was a pretty good bet to do well as he is one of a lengthy list of Vandergrift’s that have worked at the 49th. His sister Dianne worked here as did his brother Greg and his Father Will is actually our Store Manager for the location. Darren started, as many stock clerks do, cleaning the meat dept. He then came onto the grocery floor as a part time clerk and is now a relied on full time employee capable of running the grocery crew when called on and can write shelf orders as well. Darren is an active member of Ladysmith Search and Rescue, out in the night, helping people lost or hurt. He is an avid mountain biker who enjoys cross country trails as well as the “big jumps and drops” of a Whistler bike park. Darren is also a big fan of music and if he isn’t at work He is usually “plugged in” to his i-pod. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing your time and talents with us.

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Also, please remember we have a customer suggestion box instore as well. Please ask us anything we will respond within one week!

Spring on Beautiful Vancouver Island 49th is Proud to be Island Owned and Operated

Fresh Canadian Grade ‘AA’ or Better

Prime Rib Grilling Steak Value pak, 19.82 kg

99 lb.

BC Hot House Grown

Tomatoes on the Vine 2.82 kg

28 lb.

Knorr

Sidekicks

Please enjoy a meal on us @ the 49th cafe

Look for this form instore!

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Pasta, Rice, Potato, Asian

CUSTOMER’S PICK for EMPLOYEE of the MONTH At the 49th, we strive to provide unparalleled customer service every day. Please let us know how we served you today:

Pouch, limit 6 total

MJB

Who?:

Ground Coffee

When?: Where?:

Regular, Fine, French or Morning Roast 250-300 grams, limit 4 total

How?:

2/ 5 $

Any other comments?:

Decaf or Columbian

2/$6

Prices effective Monday, April 28 to Sunday, May 4, 2014

LADYSMITH CHEMAINUS Your Island Community Grocers since 1977

CEDAR

DUNCAN

1020 1st Avenue

3055 Oak Street

1824 Cedar Road

550 Cairnsmore Street

250-245-3221

250-246-3551

250-722-7010

250-748-2412

Open Daily from 7:30 am - 9:00 pm 100% Locally Owned & Operated • We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities • Pictures for illustrative purposes only

Visit us on the web www.the49th.com