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Keith Turner celebrates 107th birthday Ross Armour THE CHRONICLE

Keith Turner, who is believed to be the oldest man on Vancouver Island, was at the centre of a birthday party last Wednesday (May 7) at La Rosa Gardens, as he celebrated his 107th birthday. A bumper crowd packed into the dining room at La Rosa, including a live brass band, Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins and councillors Duck Paterson, Steve Arnett, Bill Drysdale and Glenda Patterson. Asked how he approaches each and every day these days, Turner said, “It depends what happens the night before.” Turner also said he does not have a secret to living so long, stating it’s important just to “behave yourself and kill time.” Cake was served to everyone in attendance, with Turner cutting and eating the first piece alongside five-year-old greatgrandson, Jakoby. Granddaughter Donna Giannakos, Jakoby’s mother, said that her grandfather’s key to living so long has been his stubbornness and positive at- Keith Turner was the man of the hour Wednesday, May 7 when he celebrated his 107th birthday at La Rosa titude. Gardens in Ladysmith. Turner, who was born in Manitoba and moved to B.C. in 1929, is believed to be the oldest “Grandpa has always been man on Vancouver Island. FILE PHOTO very stubborn and active,” she Mayor Hutchins gave a details due to privacy issues, Mackee, who is just a little bit said. “On his 100th birthday, he traveled to Egypt where he fell speech on Turner’s life, and we believe the oldest person older than Keith at 107, and he in the dining room and broke Patterson presented the birth- living in Canada is a woman in lives in Vancouver.” Hutchins went on to conhis neck. But that didn’t faze day boy with a selection of Langford, B.C., who is 113, but him because he’s so stubborn. Purdy’s chocolates on behalf she was born in Iowa, United firm that the Victoria woman, States. The oldest person liv- Mackee and Turner were reHe never gives up, he never of the Town of Ladysmith. complains and is just so posi- “It’s a remarkable milestone ing in the country who was markably all born in a similar tive about everything in life. that we celebrate here today,” born in Canada is a Victoria territory of southern Manitoba. Although born in Manitoba, He’s always happy and is grate- said Hutchins. “Although Stats woman at 110. The oldest man Canada won’t give out these born in Canada is Gordon Turner moved to Saskatchful for everything.”

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ewan at the age of five and then to B.C. to work in 1929 in Anyox, north of Prince Rupert. “After that, he moved to Hedley, B.C., and started building an aerial tramway used for transportation down the mountains,” said Hutchins. “It was around that time he met his wife, Betty Thomson, and the two married in Washington State due to the marriage licence law in Canada.” The marriage licence back in those days meant couples would have to wait two weeks to say “I do.” “In 1944, the two moved to Cedar, where they lived for many years,” said Hutchins. “Keith began working for Madill’s mills where at one point, he was asked to fire all the women. He refused to do it, saying they were the best workers and never complained. He then went on to travel the world for his job, all over North and South America and Asia promoting equipment. “At the age of 102, Keith decided to drive to La Rosa in Ladysmith and he voluntarily handed in his driver’s licence at 103. “He told me he smoked like a train ‘till he was 60 and also hated broccoli and Brussels sprouts, so the secret isn’t that,” Hutchins said, smiling. The Town decided the Purdy’s gift would be suitable as the chocolate company is also celebrating its 107th anniversary. “We hope there’s enough there to keep you going ‘till you’re 108 Keith,” the mayor said in conclusion.

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LSS students protest principal’s transfer Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

At exactly 10:50 a.m. on a Thursday morning, a crowd of students walks out the front doors of Ladysmith Secondary School, chanting “Save Dave” and holding up two large signs. They want School District 68 to know they’re unhappy that their principal, Dave Street, is being moved to Woodlands Secondary School in the fall. “We’re walking out to save our principal,” said Grade 9 student Jonah Forster. “We’re just protesting to keep him here in Ladysmith. We feel he’s a really strong administration figure, and he’s really good for the school.” Forster says studies have shown that in the last five years, since Street has been at LSS, the school has improved a lot. LSS was the second-highest-ranked secondary school in SD68 in this year’s Fraser Institute rankings, and it was listed as one of the 30 most improved secondary schools in the province. The students had planned to walk out of morning classes at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, but Street made an announcement discouraging them from taking any action. “He said don’t do it, that it’s disrespectful to the school board, as much as he appreciates it,” said Grade 12 student Madison Cooke. Students gathered off school property, clapping and cheering whenever new students joined their group. Part of the reason Cooke participated in the walkout is because she appreciates Street and all that he does for students. “He isn’t just a principal,” she said. “He’s more part of the community, and he brings people together. He’s more like a friend. Talking to my mom, she said she never had a relationship with her teacher, so it’s

Ladysmith Secondary School students walked out Thursday, May 8 to protest the transfer of their principal, Dave Street, who has been at the school since early 2009, at a time when there are so many other changes taking place. LINDSAY CHUNG a new way of looking at school.” Cooke feels that Street should stay at LSS because the school will be going through so many changes this September. “There are so many changes going on next year, with the Cedar students coming here and the Grade 7s coming here,” she said. “With that many changes, we feel Street would have the best grasp of it and keep the school maintained. We don’t feel another principal who doesn’t know one name could come in and do what Street is doing. He’s the one who is going to Cedar, talking the students and getting to know them, and he’s planning a dance to bring them together. He’s the one welcoming

them into our school, and he’s not going to get to enjoy it.” Cooke says if the students could send one message to School District 68, it would be that Street deserves to stay at LSS. “He deserves this amount of love,” she said. Street has been principal of LSS throughout Cooke’s entire high school career. “I won’t even be here next year, but I don’t think it’s fair to take away a part of the school that’s so meaningful,” she said. Steve Rae of the Save Cedar Schools group has also expressed dismay at Street’s new assignment. In a letter to superintendent David

Hutchinson, he called the decision to move Street from LSS to Woodlands “completely irresponsible” and said it “shows a complete lack of vision or care for the students of this community.” “The one breath of fresh air has been Mr. Dave Street,” wrote Rae. “He is one of the reasons our family chose LSS. Apparently several other families in this area feel the same way we do, as over half of the School population chose LSS, despite the fact you refused to supply buses. What does that tell you? “He has gone out of his way to make my daughter and the rest of the kids who are being displaced welcome and looking forward to being part of the Ladysmith community. He has visited the school several times to make an attempt to get to know all the kids and to try and make this ridiculous transition as painless as possible for our kids.” LSS referred the media to SD68’s communications department on this issue, and spokeswoman Donna Reimer says in the school district, principal transfers are an annual process. “Board policy states that the periodic transfer of school administrators is encouraged and expected, with such transfers viewed as a healthy means to encourage professional growth and to enrich school programs,” she stated in an e-mail. “In addition to the policy to periodically transfer principals, transfers also occur to respond to such situations as the retirement of a principal or the closure of a school.” For the next school year, there will be 12 changes in principalships — nine at elementary and three at secondary — as well as six changes in vice-principals, according to Reimer. Street has been principal of LSS since Feb. 1, 2009.

Stz’uminus chief and council sworn in with traditional ceremony Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

Roxanne Harris takes part in the Stz’uminus First Nation Blanketing Ceremony Thursday, May 8 at Stz’uminus Community School. During the traditional Blanketing Ceremony, the recently-elected chief and councillors took the Oath of Office. “It’s a great honour, a humbling experience,” said Harris. “We stand united, and we’re strong.” LINDSAY CHUNG

Optimism, gratitude, family and tradition came together last week when the Stz’uminus First Nation welcomed its newly-elected chief and council with a traditional Blanketing Ceremony. Standing on a banner created by schoolchildren, facing a room full of family and friends, the chief and council were blanketed and signed their Oath of Office in this solemn ceremony, held May 8 at Stz’uminus Community School. “This blanket represents all the grandmothers, mothers, aunties and sisters, all the ladies of their families here and our ancestors, embracing the ones we put forward,” explained Ray Harris, who led the Blanketing Ceremony. In the April 3 election, John Elliott was re-elected chief for a third term. He is joined on council by Kevin Frenchy, Roxanne Harris, Tim Harris, Anne Jack, Terry Sampson, Harvey Seymour, Herb Seymour, Shawna Seymour and Peter Seymour. “It’s an honour for me; I don’t take this job lightly,” said Elliott. “We have a strong position in our community to protect our people, and as a leader, that’s what I’ll do.”

For the ceremony, the chief and councillors were surrounded by family and friends and by many partners the Stz’uminus have been working with for economic development, including many representatives from the Town of Ladysmith. Elliott highlighted that spirit of relationship building. “We want to build our territory of Stz’uminus through building partnerships and relationships with our neighbours,” he told the crowd. Both Ray Harris and Willie Seymour spoke of the importance of an event like this — and the importance of being surrounded by so many family and friends. “This is our ancestral way, all of us as one, supporting everyone,” said Seymour. “Thank you for being here. To blanket someone is one of the greatest honours we have. You’re here to witness something very sacred.” Seymour also thanked the chief and council for accepting the great responsibility they have accepted. “Sometimes, it’s a very challenging job to have to be in politics,” he said. “I have no doubt in my mind you will work to the best of your abilities. Collectively, I know you have the knowledge and the power to move our community forward.”

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Ladysmith and District Credit Union (LDCU) CEO John de Leeuw is proud of the credit union’s 70-year history in the community. Ross Armour ence is within the town and surrounding areas, although it does have members from up and down the Island. “Right now we have just over 5,000 members. So when you think of a town of 8,800 people, that’s a pretty good and powerful ratio.” De Leeuw believes the credit union’s biggest asset is its community involvement and presence, something he is striving to continue for evermore. “We occupy a fairly significant corner of the sector of down-

town Ladysmith, which is going to expand. In the last year, we’ve purchased the buildings beside us, so we’re going to be moving them into a full financial services centre. There isn’t a whole lot that goes on in town that doesn’t have financial or volunteer support by us, and I certainly don’t say that because I’m trying to throw in a plug for the credit union — I’m proud of it. “I’ve said before repeatedly that we consider our corporate responsibility to be a

very important factor of who we are, and we take it seriously. We, from the board of directors down to even a part-time staff person, believe in Ladysmith and support the things it offers. There’s a value there and benefits for the town. We don’t do it because we want people to come and deal with us. Obviously we would like that as an indirect result, but we do it because we think it’s the right thing to do.” The credit union recently published a See Open House Page 7

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“Grandpa has always been very stubborn and active.” Donna Giannakos, Page 1

Editor: I would like to congratulate the students and teachers at Chemainus Secondary School and Ladysmith Secondary School for their great academic achievements as recognized by the Fraser Institute’s Annual Secondary School Report Card 2014 for B.C. published on April 8. This report card takes into account student exam marks in provincial exams, graduation rate, and delayed advancement rates, and is based on the 2012/2013 academic year. Chemainus Secondary School (CSS) is the highest ranked public secondary school in Cowichan Valley School District 79 for the sixth time in the last seven years, with a rating of 6.3 and a ranking of 125 out of 293 schools in B.C. Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) is the second highest ranked secondary school in Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District 68, with a rating of 6.5 and a ranking of 106 out of 293 schools. LSS is considered one of the 30 most improved secondary schools in the province by the Fraser Institute and is listed as an example of improvement in its report. Wow! Obviously these schools have seriously taken on the responsibility of improving education for our children. Out of the 21 public secondary schools on Vancouver Island north of Victoria, LSS and CSS ranked third and sixth respectively. LSS and CSS ranked seventh and 10th, respectively, out of the 27 public and private secondary schools on Vancouver Island from Sooke north. I trust that all parents recognize the high quality of secondary education available in our communities. I hope that School District 79 provides Chemainus Secondary School with the support the students and teachers need to continue to improve. I also hope that the students and teachers of Ladysmith Secondary School are able to build on their success, in spite of the challenges School District 68 has placed on them. Lorena Mueller Ladysmith

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alking is my favourite exercise. It’s easy, free and can be done almost everywhere and anytime. Walking around a small town like Ladysmith is a great way to get a sense of place. Ladysmith is small enough not to worry about getting lost, and big enough to explore what is still unknown to us. We can get to know our town by looking at the many different

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posters along First Avenue: community events, missing pets, garage sales, music lessons — all of the little things that add to a vibrant community. The little things like saying “hello” to the people that pass by and visiting the wonderful downtown shops really help me feel at home here. When my tireless two boys finally go to bed, I go out to walk downtown Ladysmith. When the world around me finishes its day’s work, my sacred time begins with a tranquil stroll of this pretty town. As I walk along, I listen to my body, mind

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(John 1:39) He was calling his friends to experience, engage and explore the world around them, knowing that God was already present in everything. Paying attention is still the very first step for us to make a difference in our lives, community and the world. We can do it everywhere and anytime. By paying attention to our family, friends, neighbours, and even strangers, we will see the world around us as we’ve never seen it before. May God bless our attentive observation and enjoyment of our wonderful town.

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and heart. As I breathe out, I let go of feelings and attitudes that are weighing me down, and as I breathe in, I receive a new energy and insight. I try to pay attention to the world around me as if I were seeing it for the first time. Truly, it is through the practice of paying attention that I can find a better understanding of who we are, that I can seek spiritual relevance in all things, and that I can fall in love with the world in which I live. This practice of observing was the very first thing Jesus asked for when he was calling his first disciples by saying, “Come and see.”

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From Page 5 book outlining and illustrating its history. “We found out that the first-ever event that this credit union sponsored was on February 22, 1947, where we sponsored a social evening, and when I read that, that was one of my proudest moments to understand that we have supported and sponsored things in this community for that long a period,” said de Leeuw. “Our involvement has never changed, and our commitment has never waived from the importance of this community.” “A few years ago, we changed the way our bursaries at the high

language comes in, we believe the culture will come in more strongly the chronicle as well, and all the students will benToday (Tuesday, May 13) marks efit from that.” The Hul’qumi’num language comSchool District 68’s first-ever Spuptitul Hul’qumi’num language compe- petition will be judged by six First Nations Elders. The event will also tition. The Spuptitul, which takes place offer soccer, basketball and lafrom 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at crosse workshops, which will be Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS), run by basketball and soccer playis being organized by the Aborigi- ers from Vancouver Island Universinal Sub Committee of the School ty and Timbermen lacrosse players. District 68 (SD68) Multicultural and Hul’qumi’num speakers will teach the players selected Hul’qumi’num Race Relations Committee. “We have learned much from Dar- words and phrases often used by lene and Claudia Sylvester who have players of each sport. “We’re opening the doors to more been organizing Spuptituls in SD79 for 10 years,” the committee stated Hul’qumi’num speakers,” said Mandy Jones, a member of the commitin a press release. The event will host 20 six-player tee. “It’s showing how important our teams from School District 79, language is and the importance of Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School, reviving our language and showing S-hXiXnu-tun Lelum School and how strong our children are becoming in speaking their language. SD68. “It’s growing. I think that’s excit“We have been working quite hard this year to raise the profile of ing and that shows more and more Hul’qumi’num in the school district,” people are interested in the revival said trustee Bill Robinson. “As the of Hul’qumi’num.”

school were done. They were $3,000; we upped it to $13,000. Two years after that, we instituted the Kids Count Fun Zone at Ladysmith Days.” The CEO says the credit union will continue to do its best at creating memories. “If I could be so bold as to quote Walt Disney, ‘Disneyland would never be finished as long as there was imagination in the world.’ This credit union will never stop improving.” LDCU invites the public to celebrate its 70th anniversary this Friday (May 16) during an all-day open house at 330 First Ave., featuring anniversary cake.

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There are a lot of pathways in Bennye and Richard Miller’s South Wellington yard. And at the end of each stone path, many of them featuring colourful painted or tiled stones, there is a reward — whether it’s a peaceful patio or a beautiful pond. The Millers’ property is one of nine stops on the upcoming Ladysmith Rotary Garden Tour, Show and Sale Sunday, May 25. This will be the first time they participate in the tour. The Millers’ oneacre property on Eglington Road, much of which is treed, features a lot of perennials and bright rhododendrons, Japanese maple trees, roses, ferns and much more. The Millers have Clockwise from top, a peaceful lived on their property for 30 years, and patio offers a relaxing rest area in they’ve developed Bennye and Richard’s South Weltheir garden slowly lington yard, while tulips offer a over time. touch of vibrant colour, and artist “We’ve been here a Mary Ann Fleming shares one of while, but the garden her colourful paintings. The Millisn’t that old,” said ers will participate in their first Bennye. “We didn’t Rotary Garden Tour, Show and have much when we Sale May 25, while this will be started because I Fleming’s third tour. LINDSAY CHUNG didn’t do much gardening.” small, it’s very satisfy- built eight years ago. art, is fantastic,” she Bennye figures ing, but there is a lot Artist Mary Ann said. “There’s noththey’ve taken the gar- of work, especially if Fleming will be par- ing I like more than den more seriously in you don’t work on it ticipating in her third being outside in my the last 15 years. all the time.” Ladysmith Rotary own garden, so to be “I love to just see Wander around Garden Tour this year, in someone’s garden how it all turns out,” the Miller’s peaceful and she loves the ex- who had the time and said Bennye. “I love property, and you’ll perience. energy to spend on it working in the dirt. find a patio, a smaller “It’s all-encompass- is wonderful.” It’s quite peaceful patio that faces the ing because gardens This year, Fleming when you are in your morning sun, a fire are art, so to have will be creating art garden. To see how pit and a clear-water an artist in a garden, at the Millers’ propthings grow from very pond, which Richard which is a work of erty, and they happen

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From Page 8 crafts will also be on display. A slide presentation produced by Frank Elsom on the theme “Gardens and Flowers” will run continuously at Aggie Hall, and the “Ladysmith Singers” choral group will be performing there from 9:30-10 a.m. While at the Show and Sale, don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets. This year, the popular raffle features three great prizes — a pair of Bill Hutchinson cedar lawn chairs, a brushed silver patio heater and a set of solar garden lights. Tickets are available now from Ladysmith Rotary members and at Aggie Hall on the day of the Garden Tour. The draw will take place May 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Aggie Hall. The self-guided tour of nine gardens features a collection of both well-established and newly-created gardens, including everything from rockeries and shrubberies to historic photos and heritage coal mine cars. The Rotary Club hopes it will be a day of discoveries for master gardeners, beginner gardeners and everyone in between. The nine home gardens are open to the public May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plan on visiting the Ladysmith Community Gardens at High Street and Second Avenue from 1-3 p.m. This year, the gardens will feature “demonstration” gardens and gardening The Ladysmith Camera Club chose this photo, techniques. Members will be available to talk called “Tracks,” by Art Jurisson of Saltair as its Phowith you about composting, greenhouses, gar- to of the Month for April. The theme was “Depth of dening in raised garden beds, and other garden Field.” The club’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, issues. May 27 at 7 p.m. in Hardwick Hall. The presentaWhile taking the Garden Tour, you can also tion will be an interactive still-life workshop with watch an artist at work. Local artists will be present at most gardens to enhance your view- Sean Sherstone, an awarding-winning Ladysmith ing experience and answer your questions photographer. Photography equipment will be provided, but attendees can bring their own objects about their creations and techniques. All proceeds from ticket sales, raffle and to shoot. Everyone is welcome, and there is a $5 drop-in fee for non-members. For more information breakfast support Rotary’s many projects. For more information, contact Ed Nicholson about the Ladysmith Camera Club, visit www.ladyat 250-924-3402 or kaixin@mac.com. smithcameraclub.com. ART JURISSON

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Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Proficiency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 pm, to: Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

WORK WANTED Men with trucks, hauling, clean up, demolition, residential/commercial.250-327-2300.

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QUALITY CONTROL The Lemare Group is seeking a Quality Control person for Northern Vancouver Island. Coastal/Dryland sort experience an asset. Travelling required. Excellent wages plus benefits. Email or fax resumes to office@lemare.ca or 250-956-4888, Attention: Jennifer. The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset), Camp Bull cooks. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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AMMETER ELECTRIC: LADYSMITH is looking for a F/T Experienced Journeyman Electrician. Mon - Fri. some week-ends; must be comfortable with both commercial & residential. Industrial & marine exp. would be an asset. email resume & cover letter to: office.ammeter@gmail.com or fax 250-246-9594

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APT. SIZE deep freeze $125. White 18cu ft fridge, $300. Almond 15cu ft fridge, $150. White 30” range, $175. 30” almond range, $125. White 30” propane stove, $150. Black 30” range, $200. 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.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583.

FRIENDLY FRANK 10” TABLE saw, $75. Call (250)245-8405.

FURNITURE NEW QUEEN MATTRESS: Pillowtop mattress & box for sale. $200. 250-713-9680 ROXTON, CANADIAN made lrg oval maple pedestal table, 65” plus leaf exc. cond. $1,025. Lrg chesterfield/loveseat/chair $1,000. Lrg Qn headboard & armoire, $600. Lrg computer desk $95. Office chair $75. Recliner/rocker $250. All OBO. Call 250-7460958

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

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Raleigh bike $150. Stainless tool box $250. Upright Grand vintage piano $395. Call (250)245-0295. RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

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Both sides of legal duplex. Just steps to downtown, park and bus. Live in one side, rent the other. 2 BD, 1 BA each side. Large corner lot. Move-in ready. $259,900. 1-250-3831500 Michelle Harrison,Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty.

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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.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Ladysmith: 14 x 70, 3 bdrm mobile home in Timberland Park. Asking $25,000 as is. See management at #43. Phone 250-245-3647.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES 20 ACRES $0 down, only $119/mo. Owner financing, no credit checks! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful mountain views! Money back guarantee. Call 866-882-5263 Ext. 81 or online www.sunsetranches.net

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Ladysmith: 629 Oakwood Rd. Sat. May 17, 7 am - 12 noon. Household goods, tools, furniture, lots of miscellaneous.

LADYSMITH: NEWLY reno’d 2 bdrm, bright, clean, nice patio, inclds W/D hookup, $695. May 1. 250-245-5251.

AUTO FINANCING

Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm $700/mo. Available now. Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. 250-924-6966. www.meicorproperties.com

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1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336. Commercial space available at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2000 Snow River Camper 810 s/o. Furnace, A/C, bath w/shower, H/W, fridge, stove, dual propane & battery. $8900 250-466-4402.

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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

2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREGV8, All-wheel drive Volkswagen Touareg, leather interior, auto transmission, VW trailer package for towing, newer brakes & tire sensors, extremely well maintained clean vehicle, amazing safe ride in all conditions, heated seats, censored wipers, air, amazing sound system, plus many more extras. Locally purchased and serviced. $11,900. Call John 250816-7368.

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25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $380 each. Call (250)7435827.

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Sites available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

SUITES, LOWER LADYSMITH. LRG Bright 1 bdrm, level entry, 5 min. fr. everything. W/D, D/W. N/S. $650. June 1. (250)210-0756.

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LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - interactive still-life workshop with Sean Sherstone, awardingwinning Ladysmith photographer. Photography equipment will be provided, but attendees can bring their own objects to shoot! Tues, May 27, 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub.com CHEMAINUS GARDEN CLUB MEETING - Tues, May 13, 1 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Rd in Chemainus. Guests welcome, door prize, brag table. $2 drop-in fee. $15 yearly membership. For more info 250-245-2464. 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.

On Going CHEMAINUS SKETCH GROUP - Painting and sketching group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. 250 245 5810 BORN HEALTHY - a program for pregnant women and new moms. Check out “Born Healthy Ladysmith” on Facebook or call Kate at

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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 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:30 pm basement of Ladysmith Resource Centre. LADYSMITH CELEBRATIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith city hall, on 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7 pm 250-2452263. www.ladysmithdays. com DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 noon. 250-245-3079. 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. NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Engraved bricks fundraiser. Info call Bob Handel at 250245-0919. 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 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 @ 250245-2240. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to grow organic produce for 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. LADYSMITH FOOD BANK - Open Tues mornings 9 - 12. 630 Second Ave, Ladysmith.

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