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What difference do drones make? How do these unmanned aerial vehicles affect conflict and security around the world? Those are some of the questions husband-and-wife writing team Ann Rogers and John Hill of Ladysmith asked themselves while writing their new book, Unmanned: Drone Warfare and Global Security. The book was published April 20, and Rogers and Hill will be speaking about their work Thursday, June 5 at the Ladysmith Library. “Rogers and Hill combine thoughtful analysis with a flair for fresh and accessible writing,” Christopher Jasparro, co-author of International Conflict Over Water Resources in Himalayan Asia says about the book. “Their contention that we have entered an era of nano-war is disturbing yet bears serious thought by policymakers, war fighters, scholars and the public alike.”
Drones — unmanned aircraft that are (VIU), teaching security. Hill was formerly more formally called UAVs (Unmanned the China Watch editor for Jane’s IntelliAerial Vehicles) or RPAS (Remotely Pi- gence Review, and he has reported widely loted Aerial Systems) — have become the on security and military matters for a controversial new weapon of choice for range of Jane’s publications. He is currentthe U.S. military abroad. Unmanned de- ly the Writing Centre Co-ordinator at VIU. tails the causes and deadly consequences When Rogers was coming up with ideas of this terrifying new development in war- for current lectures for her security stufare and explores the implications for in- dents, she was reading about the use ternational law and global peace, accord- of drones in Pakistan and thought that ing to a press release. would make a good subject for a lecture. “Ann Rogers and John Hill argue that She put drones on the lecture schedule, drones represent the first truly globalized but when she started researching the subtechnology of war,” it states. “The book ject, she found “hardly anybody” was writshows how unmanned systems are chang- ing about drones. ing not simply how wars are fought, but The couple started working on the book also the meaning of conflict itself.” two and a half years ago. Drone warfare is a subject that matches Their research question for the book the couple’s backgrounds and experience. was “what difference do drones make?” Rogers is the former deputy editor of “There’s this technology out there that Jane’s Intelligence Review in London people find interesting, alarming, disturband the author of Security and Power in ing, useful, and we were wondering does the British State. She is a political studies it actually make a difference that there’s professor at Vancouver Island University no one in the cockpit of this aircraft,” said
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A natural gas leak forced the evacuation of several buildings and the closure of First Avenue between High and Gatacre streets last week. Members of Ladysmith Fire/Rescue, the North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department and the Ladysmith RCMP were downtown Wednesday, May 28 after a natural gas leak when a gas line was broken down the alley between the Ladysmith Health Food Store and what used to be Crazy Mike’s Video.
Ladysmith Fire/Rescue received the call around 1:30 p.m. and closed the street until about 3:15 p.m. so that FortisBC could turn off the gas. “We have to shut down and evacuate the area, make sure people are out of the area and wait for Fortis Gas to be here and shut down the gas,” Fire Chief Ray Delcourt explained around 2 p.m. as firefighters stood ready, and police officers kept pedestrian and vehicle traffic away. “Once they’re here and they shut the gas down, we check the building Ladysmith Fire/Rescue crews attend to a natural gas leak on First Avenue, close to make sure no natu- to High Street on Wednesday, May 28. The street was closed for about two hours until the gas could be shut off. LINDSAY CHUNG ral gas is in there.”
Rogers and Hill will be speaking June 5 From Page 1 Hill says the risk to a country deploying drones is much lower. The person operating the drone does not die if it is shot down, so you aren’t risking your personnel. As the country that is using a drone, you also aren’t risking the embarrassment of your personnel ending up in enemy hands. Hill and Rogers have also found drones appear to seem less threatening to countries being targeted by them. “What we think is because of the lowered risk in all these ways, it’s easier to do this, and we’ve seen it,” said Hill. Hill says there have been drone strikes in countries such as Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, and although the U.S. is not at war with those
John Hill and Ann Rogers have written a book called Unmanned: Drone Warfare and Global Security, and they will discuss their book June 5 at the Ladysmith Library. LINDSAY CHUNG countries, the country is us- ity there, and nobody’s really ing drones equipped with talking about it,” noted Rogmissiles, and evidence shows ers. “They’re picking off peothat lots of civilians are being ple a few at a time.” killed by those strikes. “That’s the thing, it’s just so “There’s no accountabil- small-scale that it’s kind of a
series of gnat bites,” added Hill. Hill and Roger have found positive sides to drones. “I have some students at VIU who served in Afghanistan and were protected by drones by the Americans,” said Rogers. “They were very positive about them because they felt so much safer, like someone was watching them and had an eye on what was going on.” Hill says the vast number of UAVs employed by the military are not armed, but are used for surveillance. Rogers and Hill will be speaking about their new book Thursday, June 5 at the Ladysmith Library at 6:30 p.m. Unmanned is available at Salamander Books and will be sold at the library June 5.
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Immerse yourself in maritime heritage June 7 at LMS Marina more. Marine Search and harbour tours and $15 Ladysmith Heritage Rescue (RCM-SAR) hovercraft rides to the chronicle Day chair Rob Pinker- Ladysmith Unit 29 raise money for RCMIf you love history ton says they had will hold a dedication SAR Unit 29. As well, three local and you love being about 15-18 heritage ceremony for its new by the water, you vessels at last year’s rescue vessel at 11 marine artists — Michael Dean, Kath Strowon’t want to miss event, and there will a.m. The Ladysmith and man and Judy Button Ladysmith Maritime be even more this Heritage Day this Sat- year. He is expect- District Marine Res- — will be showcasing ing about 25 boats cue Society has been their work. urday (June 7). In the LMS upper lot, Hosted by the this year, and he says raising money for the Ladysmith Mari- many of them are new. new fast response the Mid-Island Tractime Society (LMS), “It’s a combination of vessel for the past tor and Equipment Ladysmith Heritage work boats and plea- two years, and soci- Club will share a vaDay runs from 10 a.m. sure boats and con- ety members, RCM- riety of interesting to 4 p.m. at the LMS versions,” said Pinker- SAR Unit 29 volun- equipment, including Community Marina ton. “There will be a teers, local dignitaries an old-fashioned door and features a full day lot of pretty boats. A and volunteers from frame maker from an lot of them might not other marine rescue old mill in Nanaimo of family activities. Throughout the day, be considered heri- units in this region that was used in the there will be opportu- tage, but they’re very will be at the marina early 1900s. “Hopefully, we’ll be nities to go onboard pretty — a lot of nice to formally dedicate visiting heritage ves- woodwork and very the boat to the com- getting to see vintage cars as well,” said sels and the LMS well-kept. There are munity. Down on the docks, Pinkerton. heritage fleet, look some old tugs, little you’ll be able to exthrough a floating mu- boats and big boats.” During the festi- plore the Ladysmith seum and boat shed display, and much val, Royal Canadian Harbour with free
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Editor: I couldn’t agree more with Katie and Moses Heffring’s letter about the Davis Road crossing, but the scope of the problem is actually much greater. Davis Road onto the highway southbound has a “merge lane” that cannot be accessed if more than two cars are waiting to cross. This piles up cars behind the light, many of which don’t really need to be there. The road needs to be widened at this point. There is a dedicated left turn light installed for northbound traffic, but it is not activated, so leftturning vehicles have to wait as cars go straight across from Chemainus Road. Again, this causes problems as they try to madly dash left whenever the opportunity presents itself and often fail to notice pedestrians in the process. Simply activating the advance left northbound would help a lot. The whole approach to the intersection, from both north and south, is rampant with speeding, and I’ve nearly been hit from behind despite travelling a little beyond the speed limit. Driving the limit gets you honks, finger waving and erratic lane changes around you. It’s like a racetrack, and while a lower limit would be good, it really requires greater enforcement. Maybe one of those automated speed indication signs on both sides would help. Sadly though, when all is said and done, it is the rush, inattentiveness and discourtesy of many drivers that is the real cause of many of these issues. Bart Vogelzang Ladysmith
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he report from Dr. Paul Hasselback, medical health officer for the Central Island region, was stark — almost 20 per cent of students in this school district are living in poverty. This means those students are less ready for school and their chances of doing well in the classroom are greatly reduced. Canadians said they wanted to end child poverty in 1989 when the House of Commons passed Ed Broadbent’s motion in 1989 calling on Canada to eliminate child poverty by the year 2000. The sad truth is we didn’t manage to eliminate child poverty, and it has actually increased, especially here in British Columbia, which has the highest rate of child poverty in Canada. There are solutions to child poverty, and the
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This photo called “Come On, Hurry Up,” taken by Pat Haugen of Saltair was chosen as the Ladysmith Camera Club’s Photo of the Month for May. The theme was “Three of a Kind.” The club’s next meeting will take place Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in Hardwick Hall, and Brad Powell of Nanaimo will give a presentation on landscape photography. Everyone is welcome, and nonmembers can participate in the meeting for a $5 drop-in fee. The Ladysmith Camera Club welcomes new members from novice to pro. For more information, visit www.ladysmithcameraclub.com. PAT HAUGEN
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work to acrylic, carving and mixed media. Students from all local sources are invited Sherry Bezanson to bring in their art: elLadysmith Arts Council ementary schools, high Showcasing students schools, the Ladysmith young to old is the or- Resource Centre, Vander of the Ladysmith couver Island UniversiWaterfront Gallery ty (VIU), the Ladysmith show for the month of Art Council art classes June. and S-hXiXnu-tun LeOpening Friday, June lum Primary School at 6, the gallery will be Stz’uminus First Nadisplaying a wide va- tion. Intake is Tuesday, riety of student visual June 3 and Wednesday, art work, from ceramic June 4 at the Waterfront Gallery. An Opening Night Gala will be held Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the gallery. Written and spoken word artists and singers will be
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performing, offering an array of creative expression. The guest speaker is Gregory Ball, an innovative professor of art and design at VIU. He teaches printmaking and drawing, and his artwork often includes social, political and environmental themes. He was the curator at the Nanaimo Art Gallery for four years from 2007 to 2011. His talk will focus on what to expect if you pursue the life of an artist, his own successes and road bumps and surely will inspire all students to create a future in the arts.
Students from Josslyn Meyers’ art class at S-hXiXnu-tun Lelum Primary School have created a 26-foot acrylic on canvas floor cloth made to honour the new Stz’uminus First Nation Chief and nine Council members in 2014. The floor cloth depicts a war canoe, with 10 paddles to represent the Chief and each Council member. The primary students will also exhibit cedar paddles that they made Subscribe and painted. In to addition, the students are contributing salmon 250-245-2277 paintings and Includes an as$ of drawings, online sortment access painting and pastels.
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Be Aware - Eye Protection for Sports and Recreation As the weather warms and we get more active in our yards and playing fields this summer, it’s a good time for a reminder that tens of thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries occur each year. The good news is that 90 percent of serious eye injuries are Dr. Anita Voisin preventable through use of appropriate protective eyewear. The risk of eye injury can vary depending on the activity. Eye injuries resulting from athletic and recreational activities range from corneal abrasions (scratches on the surface of the eye) to the more serious, potentially blinding injuries, such as an orbital fracture (bones around the eye are broken) and retinal detachment (when the light sensitive lining at the back of the eye is pulled out of place). Make sure the level of eye protection you or others in your family use is appropriate for the type of activity. Regular eyeglasses do not offer proper eye protection. High-Risk Sports For all age groups, sports-related eye injuries occur most frequently in baseball, basketball and racquet sports. Boxing and full-contact martial arts pose an extremely high risk of serious and even blinding eye injuries. There is no satisfactory eye protection for boxing, although thumbless gloves may reduce the number of boxing eye injuries. In baseball, ice hockey, football and lacrosse, a helmet with a wire shield or face mask made of polycarbonate or Trivex material should be worn at all times. It is important that hockey face masks be approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council or the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Protective eyewear with polycarbonate or Trivex lenses should be worn for sports such as basketball, racquet sports and field hockey. Choose eye protectors that have been tested to meet the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards or that pass the CSA racquet sports standard. If you already have reduced vision in one eye, consider the risks of injuring the stronger eye before participating in contact or racquet sports, which pose a higher risk of eye injury. Other Risky Leisure Activities While sports account for a particularly high number of eye injuries, they are by no means the only hobby that poses a risk to your sight. According to a 2008 survey conducted by theto Subscribe American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma, more than 40 percent of patients treated for eye injuries sustained at home were involved in home repairs, yard work, cleaning and cooking. Use common sense and err on the side of caution, 250-245-2277 whatever the activity. Includes Consider the risk of flying debris or other objects during activities and wear appropriate eye online protection. Remember that eyeglasses aren’t sufficient protection. access Be careful during activities or games involving projectiles and other sharp objects that could create injury if in contact with the eye. For example, the Eye Injury Registry indicates that fishing is a major cause of sports-related eye injuries. If you wear contacts or eyeglasses, pack a back-up form of vision correction during bike trips or other activities where you could lose or shatter a lens. If an eye injury occurs, see your optometrist, ophthalmologist, or go to the emergency room immediately, even if the eye injury appears minor. Delaying medical attention can result in permanent vision loss or blindness.
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June is a great time to get out fishing, and for three days this month, it will be easier than ever. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is hosting Learn To Fish events Monday, June 9 and Monday, June 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Fuller Lake Park in Chemainus. The days are geared toward children and youth aged five to 15, with an accompanying adult, and all equipment is provided. No registration is required, and admission is by donation. For more information, e-mail viprograms@ gofishbc.com or call 250-886-1488. In Ladysmith, the Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club is hosting B.C.’s Family Fishing Day Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bush Creek Hatchery. This is the perfect time to learn to fish or rediscover fishing because everyone can fish without a license for the day. The event is free, but participants are asked to bring a donation to the Ladysmith Food Bank when they get to the hatchery. For more information, call Dave Judson at 250245-3690.
Tier 3 UISA team evaluations Wednesday
This Wednesday (June 4), the Mid-Isle Soccer Club (MISC) is hosting evaluations for Tier 3 Upper Island Soccer Association Teams. The boys’ evaluation runs from 5-6:30 p.m., and the girls’ evaluation goes from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.midislesoccer. com.
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Celebration of Life for Jack Nikkel Please join the Nikkel family as we celebrate Jack’s life. We will be gathering at 1 PM on Sunday, June 8th at The Ladysmith Eagle’s Hall, 921 First Ave. Please plan to laugh and hear stories of adventure and love as our dear father is remembered. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and of course sweets will be served.
In Loving Memory of
BRADLY JOHN SCOTT July 24, 1979 - June 3, 1995 As time goes by without you, And days turn into years. They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears. To us you were so special, What more is there to say. Except, we wish with all our heart, That you were here today. Always remembered & loved, Dad, Mom, & Cory
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DEATHS
DEATHS
PORTER, Margaret Joyce (nee Fiddick) January 11, 1933 – April 1, 2014 The family of the late Joyce Porter would like to invite relatives and friends to join them for a Celebration of Joyce’s Life taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Chemainus United Church, in the lower level hall (wheelchair accessible), 9814 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC. Thank you to those who offered their condolences. Additional messages, stories and photos may be offered online at the website www.sandsduncan.ca, in the Obituaries & Tributes section. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
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I’m extremely tempted to use the word cute. But I won’t. It’s small, which definitely contributes to its c-word factor. Alexandra Straub
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Bargain priced Nissan Micra returns to basics Montreal, QC. - Even though the with the same peppy powerplant. days of roll down windows, no air Okay, I realize that “peppy” is a relaconditioning or fancy features aren’t tive term here. There’s 109 horsepower that far behind us, it’s tough to find a and 107 lb-ft of torque generated back-to-basics car in today’s market. from its 1.6L, 4-cylinder engine. But in Enter the 2015 Nissan Micra with a the city and on the highway, it’s still a price tag under $10k. decent amount. As its name suggests, Three trims of Micra it’s not a full-size SUV. are available: S, SV, What it is is a front and SR. Each can be engine, front-wheel paired with either the drive, five-door vehicle. aforementioned 5-speed It’s diminutive in size manual or an available but not lacking in the 4-speed automatic. The personality department. mid-grade SV trim can The Micra Not at all. also be paired with a is affordable You’d think that with a Convenience package starting MSRP of $9,998 transportation with (available both on the for the Micra S (with the amiable drivability, MT and AT). manual transmission) Looking at it, I’m exan easy-on-the you might get shorttremely tempted to use eyes interior and changed on the fun the word “cute.” But I overall a bubbly factor. Again, not the won’t. It’s small, which personality. case. definitely contributes to In fact, of the four modits c-word factor, and Alexandra Straub els I drove (there are comes in some bubbly eight models available) colours, as well as acit happened to be my favourite. cent colours. For example, the SV with The 5-speed manual transmission has the automatic I drove had a white a springy clutch, a gearbox that shifts exterior with purple accents. up and down smoothly, and a personInside, you and your four passengers ality that is waiting to be unleashed. will be greeted with cushy cloth seats. It might not have air conditioning, The driver will then have access to a Bluetooth or a rearview camera (on centre stack that is easy to use and this trim, but they are available on organized ergonomically. other models), but those aren’t deal Describing its aura could best be debreakers for me, nor are they for fined as “welcoming.” And despite its people looking to buy a great car at a size, even taller individuals shouldn’t great price. feel claustrophobic. With a driving What’s more, each Micra model comes partner who stands 6’2”, he still had
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headroom and some room to stretch out either piloting or co-piloting the Micra. Under hard acceleration, primarily from the 4-speed automatic, the Micra is quite vocal. You can really hear the engine noise intrude the cabin. It’s not a performance machine like the Nissan GT-R, where you want to hear as much ruckus as you can. However, when cruising at highway speeds – without the lead foot acceleration – my driving partner and I noticed how quiet the cabin is. Wind noise is kept at bay and it’s serene. Furthermore, it was an incredibly blustery day when we took these pint-sized four-doors out. Needless to say, you could feel the swagger of the car at highway speeds. But in its defense, larger vehicles felt the wrath of Mother Nature’s blow, too.
While very affordable, the Micra isn’t “cheap” in execution. Even the knobs on the roll down windows have a soft touch to them. And there are metallic accents to break up the otherwise bland black interior. I certainly wasn’t disappointed when captaining the Micra. Even though that might sound like a backhanded compliment, it’s not. As far as small cars go, it’s functional, funky and has great value. Whether you’re looking for a vehicle that gets you from point A to B – minus all the options – or said vehicle with a few extras, the 2015 Micra might be the car for you. Summed up, the Micra is affordable transportation with amiable drivability, an easy-on-the eyes interior and overall a bubbly personality. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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Alexandra Straub tests the back-to-basics 2015 Nissan Micra, with a starting sticker price under $10,000. Seems like a good second car option for many families; would you consider it as a possible first car? Go to DrivewayCanada.ca to submit your answer…
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