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Cowichan Valley water steward dies in plane crash Chris Bush and Ross Armour THE CHRONICLE
A Cowichan Valley man known as a tireless environmental steward is one of two men who died Saturday, July 26 when their small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff just north of Ladysmith. The fatal mishap happened at about 7 p.m. as the small homebuilt amphibious plane was taking off from Nanaimo Airport. Michael Cyril Weir, 73, from Salt Spring Island, and Gerald Paul Thom, 50, from Youbou, died in the crash. “The aircraft stalled on takeoff and crashed upside down on the fairway,” said Ron Gueullette, chief of Cranberry Volunteer Fire Department. Cranberry firefighters removed the victims from crash scene before the wreckage was transported to a secure shelter at Nanaimo Airport later that night for inspection. Ladysmith RCMP were also called to the scene at approximately 7 p.m. Saturday evening. RCMP have been assisting the Transportation Safety Board and the BC Coroners Service with their investigations. Bill Yearwood, Transportation Safety Board investigator, was told by witnesses the craft lifted off, then appeared to suddenly lose altitude before making a sharp left turn. “It then made a very steep descent,
nose-down, and hit the ground,” Yearwood said. The plane crashed near the 14th hole of Cottonwood Golf Course, close to the airport and golf course property line. Trent Kaese, golf course owner, said there were golfers on the 13th and 15th holes, but fortunately no one playing near where the craft impacted. Thom was known for his tireless work along the Cowichan River and had a passion for protecting the local watershed. He was president of the Cowichan Lake River Stewardship Society and played an instrumental role in the Lake Studies program at Lake Cowichan School. Earlier this year, he was named Citizen of the Year for 2013 by the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce at the annual Nichole Stock Awards. Biologist Bob Crandall from the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society said he was “stunned” by the news. “Gerald Thom and I have many combined efforts/projects on the go at this time,” he said in an email. “I am trying to find ways to patch together supervision of ongoing projects without Gerald. We, together on Monday in a meeting to fight for local control of our water, made a lot of progress with the province. On Friday morning just before, we were with Gerald Colin Cowan of the Vancouver-based Tishomingo String Band performs during the Chemainus Bluegrass exchanging tools. His work crew Festival Sunday, July 27 at Waterwheel Park. The two-day festival featured performances by five bands from Vancouver, Vancouver Island and California. For more photos, please see page 3. LINDSAY CHUNG See Two men Page 8
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There’s something for everyone at Ladysmith Days Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
With some small tweaks to a formula that’s proven to be a success, organizers — and community members — are counting down the days to Ladysmith Days. The two-day festival features a range of activities for people of all ages in downtown Ladysmith and at Transfer Beach. Ladysmith Celebrations Society president Barry Frech is looking forward to adding some new pieces to the puzzle while bringing back popular activities. “It seems like our Ladysmith Days is going to be another super attraction for all ages,” he said. He says there will be a new, larger slide for children at Sunday’s Kids’ Zone at Transfer Beach, and laser tag and the climbing wall will be back. A young family watches the Kinsmen Parade during last year’s Ladysmith Days festivities. This year, the parade Frech is looking forward to takes place Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10:15 a.m. along FIrst Avenue. FILE PHOTO hearing Kenny McCoy perform right before Sunday’s fireworks, Fuel up for a fun day with the eating contest at 11:30 a.m., mu- day, the best seat in the house for “He does country western and Rotary Pancake Breakfast, start- sic by Fred Izon from 11 a.m. to the Talent Contest, dinner at the old-style music, and he just mixes ing at 7 a.m. at the Ladysmith 1 p.m., a juggling show by Mike Eagles Hall for the whole family it up,” he said. “It should be good and District Credit Union (LDCU) Battie at noon, and music by Ker- and the best seats in the house for ry Ryan from 1-2 p.m. the fireworks. entertainment for everybody.” parking lot on First Avenue. Starting at 3 p.m., the fun moves Right after the Royal Family has One new, highly-anticipated Ladysmith’s Citizen of the Year been crowned, the Ladysmith activity this year is the Zucchini will be revealed at 10 a.m. during to Transfer Beach. Members of the Nanaimo Boat Has Talent contest will begin at Races, being held Saturday, Aug. the breakfast. Modelers Club will be holding the Transfer Beach Amphithe2 in the parking lot at Transfer Then, it’s time for the parade. Beach. Registration is at 4 p.m. at The theme for this year’s Kins- demonstrations and sharing their atre. Entry forms are available at the Ladysmith Days tent by the men Parade is “Ladysmith Has displays, while Rick Douglas will the Ladysmith Chamber of Comparking lot, and participants need Summer Fun.” The parade lineup be here with his remote-control merce office at 33 Roberts St. or online at www.ladysmithdays. to build their own zucchini racer starts Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 a.m., logging equipment. Ladysmith Has Royalty and com, and the deadline for entry is with four wheels and two axels and judging starts at 8:30 a.m. Ladysmith Has Talent will once Thursday, July 31. that go through the zucchini. The parade starts at 10:15 a.m. There will be cash prizes in five There will be cash prizes in four For more information and an again be held down at Transfer age categories: six and younger, entry form, visit www.ladysmith- Beach Saturday, with Ladysmith different categories: zero to four Has Royalty at 3 p.m., and the tal- years old, five to eight years old, seven to nine, 10 to 12, and over kinsmen.ca. nine to 12 years old, 13-17 years 12. There will also be cash prizes Following the parade, it’s the ent show following at 4 p.m. For Ladysmith Has Royalty, four old, and over 17. Winners in each for the best dressed zucchini rac- 49th Parallel Grocery Family Fun er in each category. Day at Aggie Field from 11 a.m. to members from the audience will category will get a chance to perbe chosen at random to perform form Sunday, Aug. 3. The Bullhead Derby is back 2 p.m. From 4-6 p.m., there will be oldagain on Saturday from 7-9:30 a.m. There will be face painting, kids’ four simple tasks for a chance to at the Ladysmith Maritime Soci- games sponsored by Island Sav- be crowned the Royal Family of fashioned family games by the ety Community Marina. Please ings Credit Union, fun activities Ladysmith. The winner and his Kin Hut, sponsored by Oceanview bring a life jacket for your child like a bouncy castle and giant or her family will be treated like Community Church. The Zucchini Races start at 5 and a fishing pole. If you have any slide, a Daisy the Cow show spon- royalty for the rest of Ladysmith questions, contact Kathleen at sored by Island Farms at 11:15 Days — they’ll get front of line for p.m. in the parking lot near the saltydogcanoes@hotmail.com. a.m., an Island Farms ice cream everything on Saturday and Sun- climbing wall.
Once again, there will be a Beach Party Saturday night at Transfer Beach. From 6-8 p.m., bring your blanket and chairs and come down to the beach and listen to live music from Luv Train and enjoy burgers, salad and corn from Crafty Cuppa Gourmet Café in Chemainus. Dinner is $10. On Sunday, Aug. 3, the Ladysmith Eagles are hosting a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at Eagles Hall. They will also host a steak barbecue from 4-8 p.m. The day’s events at Transfer Beach begin at 10 a.m. when the food and craft vendors open. Sealegs Kayaking is sponsoring free kids’ kayaking from 10 a.m. to noon, as well as a sand volleyball tournament from 1-3 p.m. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be displays and demonstrations by the Nanaimo Boat Modellers Club and Rick Douglas with his remote-control logging equipment. The LDCU is sponsoring a Kids’ Zone from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there will be a petting zoo and pony rides from Tiger Lily Farm from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2101. Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture is sponsoring kids’ games between noon and 4 p.m., and there will be laser tag from noon to 4 p.m. As well, lifeguards will be on the beach between 1-5 p.m. Over at the amphitheatre, there will be entertainment from 10:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., sponsored by Integra Tire. Performers include Bethel Bands Together, Ladysmith Has Talent winners, Elf Song, Herbicidal Maniacs, Cactus Cadillac’s, Skellig, Kendall Patrick and the Headless Bettys and Kenny McCoy. It all comes to a close at 9:30 p.m. with the fireworks spectacular sponsored by LDCU. Please leave your animals at home this weekend.
The sweet sounds of bluegrass soar through Chemainus
The Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society (CVCAS) hosted the annual Chemainus Bluegrass Festival July 26-27. Here, from left, Bob Johns of Chemainus — who is also president of the CVCAS — performs with Bluegrass Fever Sunday, July 27; Devon Wells of Vancouver’s Tishomingo String Band performs; and Sharon Dudka sings with The Moon Riders. LINDSAY CHUNG
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HOLIDAY CLOSURES City Hall, Frank Jameson Community Centre, Development Services and Public Works will be closed on Monday August 4th, 2014 for the B.C. Day Holiday. Please visit www. ladysmith.ca or call 250.245.6424 for hours of the Frank Jameson Community Centre during the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd.
SECOND QUARTER UTILITY BILLS – DUE AUGUST 27 Utility bills for April to June have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please call 250.245.6414 ext. 6206 or email billing@ladysmith.ca.
2014 HOMEOWNER GRANTS You can still claim your 2014 Home Owner Grant, using the following methods, if you have not yet done so: • Complete, sign and return the Home Owner Grant portion of your Tax Notice* to City Hall • Visit www.ladysmith.ca and follow the link to claim online. • roll number and personal access code are available on the top right of your Tax Notice* • be sure to print off a confirmation page *(If you have misplaced your Tax Notice, you can call 250.245.6400 for your account information or visit City Hall to complete a new Home Owner Grant form) Note: A 10% penalty has been applied to any outstanding taxes, including the Home Owner Grant portion. A payment does not need to be made to claim the Home Owner Grant.
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Federal government commits $1 million to Nanaimo Airport Chris Bush the chronicle
Nanaimo Airport will upgrade its firefighting capabilities and make a clean sweep of its runways thanks to a cash injection from Transport Canada’s Capital Assistance Program. Lisa Raitt, federal transport minister, announced $1 million in funding to help purchase a new runway sweeper and an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. The capital assistance program ensures airports have adequate maintenance and emergencyresponse capability as air transport grows across the country, Raitt said, during the announcement at Nanaimo Airport on July 22. “In general, in Canada, we have a very safe air transportation system and we’ve seen a great increase, much like the increase we’ve seen with passengers here in Nanaimo in the past number of years,” Raitt said. “We’ve increased by 40 per cent the passenger throughputs in Canada between 2002 and 2011, but at the same time, the number of aviation accidents have actually
decreased by 25 per cent and, indeed, in 2011, the total number of accidents in Canada declined to the lowest recorded figure in modern aviation history.” Nanaimo Airport is experiencing rapid growth in passenger numbers as more people catch regional flights aboard several air carriers. Passenger counts for 2014 are up 35 per cent over 2013 figures. The new sweeper will improve how quickly and efficiently the airport can clear snow and slush from runways and taxiways and, should an accident occur, the upgraded crash truck will improve response times and capability to deal with any size aircraft that can be landed at YCD. On July 21, WestJet, which started operating flights to Calgary in 2013, announced it will add a second daily scheduled flight to Calgary. Airport president and CEO Mike Hooper said the added WestJet flight to Calgary will further meet the airport’s goal of serving Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest and allow passengers to connect with flights from Calgary to the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.
WATER RESTRICTIONS – STAGE 2 - IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Due to a snow pack shortage and a limited spring run-off, as well as unseasonably dry weather, Town of Ladysmith residents are advised that their sprinkling period has been REDUCED – UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – TO A MAXIMUM OF: ONE HOUR TOTAL SPRINKLING TIME (either between 7 a.m. & 8 a.m. OR 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.) • Odd numbered premises may sprinkle on ODD NUMBERED DAYS. • Even numbered premises may sprinkle on EVEN NUMBERED DAYS. You can use a hose with a shut off spray nozzle to water trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables on any day during the week. Other restrictions, until further notice: • Residents with automated sprinkler systems must set their timers to no more than 3.5 hours of lawn watering each week during the above times • No vehicle washing (commercial outlets are still available) • No re-filling of swimming pools Check the website at www.ladysmith.ca for Water Restriction Updates. If you have a question, please contact 250.245.6445.
GARBAGE / RECYCLING COLLECTION YOUR GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY IS CHANGING! Following the B.C. Day statutory holiday on August 4th your garbage pick-up day will be moving forward by 1 (ONE) day.
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Town’s Zoning Bylaw gets referred to government Lindsay Chung the chronicle
The update of the Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw took another step towards completion last week. Council made two amendments and gave the bylaw second and third reading during its July 21 meeting. At the meeting, council also voted to refer the bylaw to the Ministry of Transportation and Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins speaks to members of the public during the Infrastructure, pursupublic hearing for the updated Zoning Bylaw on July 14. Ross Armour ant to the provisions of Coun. Bill Drysdale the Transportation Act. well, no buildings or was concerned about A public hearing for structures shall be sit- privacy, noting he was also in support of the Zoning Bylaw was ed within 125 metres heard from most peo- two storeys, noting it held July 14, and coun- of the boundary of the ple who provided input allows space for parkcil provided direction W-4 (Marine Harvest- that they were worried ing or a garden. to incorporate amend- ing) Zone actively used about losing privacy. “Could we specify ments for the I-2 (In- for purposes permitted dustrial) Zone and the in the W-4 Zone (shell- a motion around infringement on the W-2 (Marina) Zone at fish aquaculture). In her report to coun- privacy of immediate the special council meeting held following cil, development ser- neighbours?” he asked. Adams told Arnett the close of the public vices director Felicity Adams noted that that the Zoning Bymeeting. For the I-2 Zone, staff at the public hearing, law states that prior amended Section 12.3 some members of the to construction of a to state that no build- public expressed op- coach house dwelling, ing or structure with a position to a two-sto- a property owner must apply to the Town for a height greater than 12 rey coach house. After much discus- Coach House Intensive metres shall be located closer to the parcel sion, council chose not Residential Developline than the minimum to reconsider the issue. ment Permit, which Coun. Gord Horth sets out guidelines for setback of 10 metres. As well, no building or pointed out there were form and character. Mayor Rob Hutchins structure with a height a number of open of 12 metres or less houses and opportuni- hoped to re-visit limitshall be located closer ties for people to offer ing coach houses to to the parcel line than feedback, while staff one storey because he the minimum setback and council went back worried about privacy. of six metres for the and looked at one- “Coach houses are front parcel line and storey and two-storey quaint, to me,” he said. three metres for the in- coach houses, and a “They don’t even have terior or exterior side lot of research has a chance to take away parcel line and for the gone into the proposed from other people’s regulation. privacy. But I don’t see rear parcel line. For the W-2 Zone, “What we have here how when you get to Section 16.2 was is a compromise, and two storeys, you can amended to state that I will support what is keep from impacting docks, floats, ramps, proposed,” said Horth. people’s privacy.” Coun. Jill Dashwood quays or other simi- “We could suggest a lar structures shall bigger footprint and was “totally in support not be located within one-storey, and people of” allowing two-storey the seaward exten- would be against it. I coach houses. sion, perpendicular to think this is progres- “It just keeps a properthe shoreline, of the sive … it’s a step for- ty so much more tidy if boundary of a stream ward. We put a lot of you are able to keep it side protection ripar- time and effort into two storeys,” she said. ian area located 30 this, and I think it’s “We may want to tweak metres on either side time to move forward it in the future, but I of the natural bound- and give some certain- think with two storeys, we can do some attracary of a watercourse, ty to the community.” Coun. Steve Arnett tive buildings.” including the sea. As
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“It seems like our Ladysmith Days is going to be another super attraction for all ages.” Barry Frech, Page 3
Editor: I’m writing to respond to the opinion letter “We must reaffirm we are a nation of equals” by Michael Smith. I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Smith’s opening statement that all humans are created equal and that we must all support the concept of equality. However, as Mr. Justice Cardozo stated, there is no greater inequality than to treat unequal’s as equal. Mr. Smith misses the point with respect to the origins of the land rights of First Nations people. This concept is a legal issue with its foundations in early British law and international law. This has been reconfirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada in the recent Williams decision. It is also been reconfirmed by the human rights system of the Americas. The Supreme Court has confirmed that the British crown had very limited rights with respect to land until they dealt with the issue of aboriginal title. The fact that colonial and postcolonial governments have refused to recognize this basic rule of law and principal of equality and fairness and justice has led us to this unfortunate position. As was stated in the British Columbia legislature during the late 1800s, if this issue is not dealt with, it will only become more expensive to deal with in the future. It would be well for individuals such as Mr. Smith to encourage the British Columbia and Canadian governments to fairly and effectively deal with this issue, since as the former Chief Justice stated in Delgamuukw: “we are all here to stay.” This issue only becomes an issue of racism when legitimate legal rights are denied due to race. The legitimate right to the ownership of land by First Nations peoples has been denied on this basis for too many years, and there must be a change of attitude that reflects the concept of equality and justice and fairness for all, including the legitimate land rights of First Nations people. Robert Morales Cowichan Tribes member and Lawyer Ladysmith
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hen the audited public accounts confirmed a $353 million surplus for the last fiscal year, B.C. Liberal political staff were quick to remind reporters of the NDP’s main theme from last year’s election campaign. Pages of election quotes from almost every NDP MLA were waiting to be distributed. It was a “bogus budget,” one of the more polite tags applied to the government’s pre-election fiscal plan. “It underestimates the costs in a whole bunch of ministries and we’re going to have to review that because all of the decisions that we propose in our platform will have to be implemented,” said then-leader Adrian Dix, describing the NDP’s plans to tax and spend more. Skeena MLA Robin Austin targeted health care in the budget debate: “Bearing in mind that our population is actually increasing, bearing
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ber so the B.C. Liberals can pass a taxation framework for the nascent liquefied natural gas industry, which the government hopes will generate the revenues to ultimately pay off the province’s $60-billion mortgage. Meanwhile there is more capital debt ahead. The cabinet is expected to greenlight the Site C dam on the Peace River this fall, a decade-long project estimated to cost $8 billion. Along with the public accounts, the finance ministry released a list of surplus land sales. The sale of 50odd properties, some of them closed schools, netted the provincial treasury about $310 million, which accounts for most of the surplus. Was this “selling off the family silverware to try and balance the books,” as nowNDP leader John Horgan termed it before the election? It’s certainly not a revenue source to be matched next year. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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creases, along with strong student performance results, expose the rhetoric of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation about a cash-starved system for what it is. But the biggest fabrication of last year’s election was the “debt free B.C.” slogan emblazoned on the side of Premier Christy Clark’s campaign bus. The public accounts confirm the province’s total debt rose to just over $60 billion, the latest of a series of increases since 2008. The much-touted balanced budget is on the operating side, while the province continues to pile up debt to pay for the Port Mann megaproject, hospitals, schools and other big infrastructure. Finance Minister Mike de Jong emphasized the difference between capital and operating expenditures. “Debt free B.C.” was not an outright misrepresentation, merely one of the most far-fetched promises ever delivered in the history of B.C. politics. The legislature is to convene in Octo-
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There are long bike rides, and then there’s the Van Isle 1200. Thirty-five cyclists recently completed the marathon cycling event hosted by the BC Randonneurs Club, riding 1,200 kilometres in less than 90 hours. The cyclists, ranging in age from 22 to 71, took part in Van Isle 1200 from July 14 to 17. These hardy cyclists began their ride July 14 in Victoria at 3 a.m., following a pre-planned route designed so they never had to ride the same road twice in the same direction. “Course designer Ken Bonner’s goal was to create a 1,200-kilometre route that would take riders end to end, as well as across Vancouver Island,” organizer Steve Mahovlic said in a press release. ”The course has six major climbs and is somewhat isolated north and west A randonneur cycles along Yellow Point Road during the first day of the Van Isle 1200 on of Campbell River.” Lindsay Chung The cyclists made their way through Monday, July 14. Ladysmith and the Cedar-Yellow Point 56 hours and 45 minutes. Michael Brat- goes out a week or two before the event area Monday, July 14. Each Van Isle rider needed to reach kowski of Studio City, Calif., earned the and rides the course to ensure the route designated “checkpoints” within speci- Lanterne Rouge, finishing in 89 hours is accurate and safe, checking distances and looking for any construction issues fied time limits, and the entire ride had and 58 minutes. “I think for the most part, largely every- that may have come up, explained Croy. to be completed in less than 90 hours – a challenge since the route features 9,100 body enjoyed themselves,” Mike Croy, “They get the exact same credit as the metres (30,000 feet) of total elevation the Vancouver Island route co-ordinator ride participants get,” he said. Croy says the draw of randonneuring is gain, and there is always the risk of flat and a member of the BC Randonneurs Cycling Club, said in a phone interview. often the fact that it’s there for you to see tires and “mechanicals.” “Riders’ bicycles must be in excellent “They really appreciated the volunteer if you can do it. “It’s all about pushing your boundaries working condition since the northern support. We had an amazing crew of 600 kilometres of the route travels volunteers up and down the Island who and seeing if you can,” he said. “It’s also a through isolated wilderness,” said Ma- did an amazing job. I think they enjoyed way to experience the camaraderie that hovlic. “Self-sufficiency is a big part of the weather for the most part, although comes from the community, both as a cyrandonneuring. In the same spirit, it will sometimes it was very hot. The route clist because there’s a whole community be the ‘Lanterne Rouge,’ the coveted last- was well-received. Overall, I think it was of people who do this who are amazing place finisher, who will be recognized as a smashing success all across the board.” and encouraging, and going to communiRiders came from as far away as Kobe, ties you may never have been to.” getting the most out of the ride.” Croy was very happy with this year’s Forty-seven cyclists started the ride, Hyogo Prefecture in Japan, Aylesbury, Subscribe to Subscribe to including Fort Worth, Tex., and event. and 35 riders finished, three Buckinghamshire, “Thanks to all the communities up and women. Twelve riders officially removed Belmont, Mass. There were six riders from the Is- down the Island for the amazing show of themselves from the ride for various rea250-245-2277 250-245-2277 land, including Graham Fishlock of support they gave us and the riders,” he sons. Includes Includes Ladysmith, who completed the pre-ride. said. “Everyone welcomes us with exKeith $ Fraser of Vancouver was the $ online online access The pre-ride is when a group of cyclists ceptionally gracious open arms.” first finisher, completing the route in access
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Jacob Reed of Ladysmith recently had a chance to meet Ringo Starr backstage following Starr’s show July 15 at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. Here, Reed and his mother Lorraine pose with the former Beatle. There’s more excitement coming up for Reed, as he and his band Peace Love & Joy will be performing at the 15th annual Special Woodstock Music Festival Sunday, Aug. 17 at Providence Farm in Duncan. The non-profit registered festival takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about Special Woodstock, visit www.specialwoodstock.ca. Photo Submitted
Two men had built airplane together From Page 1 were planting Lake Cowichan First Nations waterfront with native plants while removing blackberry and broom. We always had differences of opinion yet always worked together for the greater good of the environment. We had many successes despite our differences. We always championed joined efforts. “He will be missed. Environmental stewardship of our lake and river have lost a strong soldier.” Like Crandall, Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest was equally shocked and saddened by the loss of Thom. “It’s a huge loss,” said Forrest. “Gerald was the ultimate champion of water and sustainability in our community. Water and flying were his two passions. He was a great individual and will be a tough guy to replace.” Parker Jefferson from One Cowichan described Thom as “a tremendous advocate for lake and river stewardship concerns.” “It’s a tragic loss to our community,” he said. “He was the leader behind the river stewardship society. We are going to miss his tremendous enthusiasm and hard work,
it’s big shoes to fill. We will obviously present our condolences to his family. He died pursuing something he loved. “We have to continue our efforts believing that he is watching over us. Everyone is going to have to chip in that little bit more.” Yearwood said the Avid Amphibian aircraft was owned by the two men on board and that they had built the craft together on Salt Spring Island. It had been based at Nanaimo Airport since December. “The aircraft is a two-seater flying boat and it’s powered by an aircooled, Volkswagen four-cylinder engine that has been modified for aviation use,” Yearwood said. Yearwood said he found no obvious cause for the crash during his initial inspection Sunday, July 27, but by the condition of the propeller, it appeared the aircraft was not under full power when it struck the ground. Yearwood said he is also interested in seeing any video footage from anyone who might have been filming at the airport. Nanaimo Airport staff is also reviewing surveillance camera footage.
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Chemainus birth photographer Ashley Marston says she’s been getting very positive feedback about her breastfeeding photo sessions. She’ll be out and about in the Cowichan Valley next week photographing moms who are breastfeeding as part of a Public Breastfeeding Awareness Project. ASHLEY MARSTON will be trying to get as many breastfeeding images into people’s Facebook newsfeeds, Twitter feeds and on Pinterest as possible, using hashtags like #supportpublicbreastfeeding, #thisisnormal, #breastfeedinginreallife and #normalizebreastfeeding. On Aug. 3 and 5, Marston will be photographing women willing to participate in the Project, around the Cowichan Valley in many different public places and sharing the images online throughout the week. “I have been overwhelmed with support I’ve seen on my own personal Facebook page and website with breastfeeding portraits I’ve captured and also regarding this project,” said Marston. “My hope is it will encourage and inspire mothers to breastfeed in public with more confidence.” Marston believes mothers shouldn’t
feel like they have to go to their cars or to the washroom or leave and go back home when they need to feed their babies while they’re out in public. “Unfortunately, the media and people like to sort of sexualize it, but it would be great if moms could go out and feed their babies and feel comfortable,” she said by phone. “I think the more people see it, whether in photographs or in the street, the more it will be normal and moms will feel more comfortable. That’s why I jumped at the chance to be part of this project. I really believe that the more people see it and see the beauty in it and see that it’s natural, the more normal it will become.” Marston put out a modeling call for World Breastfeeding Week. Her spots are already full, and she will be photographing women in very public places around the Cowichan Valley
as they go along their regular routine. “I would encourage people during World Breastfeeding Week to just get out there and not be uncomfortable breastfeeding publicly,” she said. “In doing so, they may just encourage another mother struggling with continuing to breastfeed to keep at it, or encourage her to feel OK breastfeeding wherever she may need to.” Marston also encourages mothers to have someone photograph them breastfeeding, whether it’s a photographer or a family member. “Often people don’t,” she said. “I’ve had such positive feedback on those photos and comments from people who wish they had that memory to look back on. As soon as you see that photo, you remember that feeling of feeding your baby.” To learn more about Marston, visit www. ashleymarstonbirthphotography.com.
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For many years, Ladysmith rock band Skellig has emphasized giving back to the community, raising money for the Ladysmith Food Bank in many ways. And now, that community support is an even bigger focus after the band signed with Mighty Speck Records (MSR), a new Victoriabased record label
run by James Kasper, founder of the Vancouver Island Music Awards. The label focuses on positive contributions to the local and global community, and each label artist supports a charity of their choice. As well, MSR focuses on youth mentoring, artist development and accessibility for artists. Skellig, a rock band influenced by Irish folk, world and rock music, features Chris, Lisa
and Caleb Burness, Mike O’Shaugnessy and his son Will, and Dylan Wickham. The band was a Canadian National Finalist in Hard Rock Rising 2012 and was nominated for Live Act of the Year at the 2013 Vancouver Island Music Awards. Signing with MSR was a great fit for the band, according to Lisa Burness. “From Skellig’s perspective it is an opportunity to join with
other artists to achieve more as a group,” she said. As far as supporting a charity goes, Skellig’s main focus is the Ladysmith Food Bank and soup kitchen. Each Christmas, Skellig instigates the Celebration of Light fundraising event with the Rock Christian Fellowship to raise money for the Ladysmith Food Bank. The soup kitchen is a new program that is providing a hot
meal and community to people who are not always able to provide that for themselves, explained Burness. “As always, the Ladysmith Eagles, local churches and a whole host of fabulous volunteers give up their time to enable this to happen,” she said. “It seems that the least we can do is try and raise funds for these programs, as we all work full-time and can’t volunteer. As
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Ken Lavigne is feeling very creative these days — and, as a result, excited about the future. The popular Chemainus tenor has had a busy spring and summer, performing, recording a new album and writing new songs, even finding time for a family vacation to the Yukon. Lavigne is working on a new album that he hopes to release this fall. He finished one recording session earlier last month, and he’ll go back into the studio in August following a handful of Island shows. Lavigne started recording his new album in October 2013. “I had this idea I wanted to do a big concept album for Christmas and get some of my friends together we’ll do basically liveoff-the-floor track-by-track recording with a small ensemble,” he said. It grew to the point where he was hiring a full orchestra, but in the middle of the process, Lavigne became ill, and he wasn’t able to finish it by December 2013 like he’d hoped. The project went onto the backburner for a while as Lavigne toured, but now that he’s working on it again, he couldn’t be happier with how everything is working out. “I’m just over the moon with how incredible it sounds,” he said. “Part of me is pleased we put distance between recording the orchestra and the vocals.” Lavigne recorded the orchestra at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo with members of the Vancouver Island Symphony (VIS), and he’s been recording vocals at the Woodshop in Duncan with Zak Cohen. This will be Lavigne’s sixth studio album, and he says that at first, recording seemed quite sterile compared to performing live, but he’s getting more comfortable in the studio. “Recording can be whatever your mindset is; whatever emotional baggage you bring into the recording studio can end up on your record,” he said. “It can be really frustrating. You have to be in a very positive frame
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Subscribe 250-245-2277 Ken Lavigne of Chemainus (left) and Calvin Dyck perform in last year’s Symphony by the Sea. This year’s free concert takes place Saturday, Aug. 9 in Nanaimo. Photo Submitted of mind, and it’s much easier whole family at 6 p.m. in Maffeo to get that energy when you Sutton Park, rain or shine. It’s are performing live for people. free, but donations are grateI’m finally getting to the point fully accepted. where I feel comfortable with a During the show, Dyck and mic two inches from your face, Lavigne will be joined by memwhere every nuance — ie mis- bers of VIS and Abbotsford take — is recorded for perpetu- Virtuosi, Flamenco guitarist ity on your album. What I’m re- Eric Harper, Nanaimo pianist ally excited about is when you Sarah Wood, dancer Charlene get it right … some great things Hart, pianist and composer Mel that happen in the studio just Bowker, and Kaleb McIntyre on don’t happen elsewhere. It’s a bagpipes. real treat when that happens.” Lavigne says Dyck came up Lavigne hopes to finish re- with the Symphony by the Sea cording by the end of August concept and asked him if he’d and release the album in late like to be part of last year’s inOctober or early November. augural show. “It’s so funny, I’m writing new “He said Victoria has its Symsongs and I’m in a really cre- phony Splash, and it’s been a ative space now, and I almost really good community-buildwant to start recording another ing event for Victoria, and he album right now while I’m fin- wanted to make it a community ishing the other,” he said. “It’s event for Nanaimo,” he said. a really interesting time. I’m reLavigne says the Symphony ally excited about what’s com- by the Sea is certainly not just ing up.” for people who live in Nanaimo. Before heading back into the They hope to see people from studio, Lavigne is performing all over the Island at the show, three Vancouver Island shows which will feature a unique type in early August. of audience participation. On Saturday, Aug. 2 he’ll per- “We have this really cool idea, form during the Westshore BC and this is not my idea — I Day Festival in Colwood, which wish it was. Calvin said ‘we’ll is where he grew up. Then, Lavi- showcase Tchaikovsky’s 1812 gne performs Monday, Aug. 4 at Overture, but we don’t have a the Filberg Festival in Comox. cannon. Maybe we could pass Lavigne will perform in the out paper bags to everyone, and Symphony by the Sea Saturday, I could conduct them to all pop Aug. 9 in Nanaimo. them at the same time,’” said Calvin Dyck, VIS violinist Lavigne, adding this could very and director (and man of many possibly be a Guinness World hats) is presenting Symphony Record. by the Sea, featuring Lavigne To learn more about Lavigne, (the guy with the tie). It’s a free visit www.kenlavigne.com or musical variety show for the www.facebook.com/KenLavigne. Add a touch of cheer to any day with our beautiful bouquets and arrangements.
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Ventanas is bringing a high-energy world music and dance party to Chemainus next week. Born out of Toronto’s Fedora Upside Down, an urban folk movement aimed at bringing together musicians, dancers and audiences from the city’s diverse Toronto world music group Ventanas will perform ethnic folk scenes, in Chemainus Aug. 5 and lead a barefoot Flamenco Ventanas fuses Balkan, workshop Aug. 6. Photo Submitted Turkish, Sephardic and Flamenco music Singh and Flamenco five. She grew up singand dance. guitarist Dennis Duffin. ing and making field The band will be per- They were later joined recordings of Sepforming Tuesday, Aug. by Flamenco dancer hardic music with her 5 at 7 p.m. at Water- Alexandra Talbot, oud mother. wheel Park for Music player Demetrios Pet- “It feels very natural in the Park as part of salakis and violinist to me,” she said of its Magic Carpet Tour. Jessica Hana Deutsch. performing during a Admission is by donaThe Magic Car- phone interview from tion, and the perfor- pet Tour features Toronto. “It’s gone mance will take place Ilana, Duffin, Talbot, with me through every rain or shine. Deutsch, Petsalakis, stage of my life and Ventanas will follow and Derek Gray on from not wanting to perform and feeling this up with a bare- doumbek and cajon. foot Flamenco on “Ventanas is really forced as a child to the beach workshop the story of my life on ignoring it and trying Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 stage,” Ilana says in a to do anything but, to p.m. E-mail ventanas@ press release. “I grew embracing it and doventanasmusic.com up performing and ing it my own way. I for information. travelling my whole grew up singing and Ventanas first life with my mother, performing with very launched itself as ethnomusicologist Dr. traditional styles, and a quartet featuring Judith Cohen. This now I’m mixing it with B a l k a n / S e p h a r d i c - tour is about who I am other styles and mixinfluenced singer and today and the trans- ing it with the many musicians dancer Tamar Ilana, formations I have different Lemon Bucket Orkes- gone through with who play; they will bring their own feeling tra (LBO) violinist this music.” Mark Marczyk, LBO Ilana started per- to it.” Ilana, whose own percussionist Jaash forming when she was
heritage includes Ashkenazi, Jewish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Cree, Scottish and Romanian ancestry, met up with the musicians in Ventanas after returning to Toronto to Spain in 2011, fresh from a year studying Flamenco there. Since debuting in the fall of that year, their sound has expanded to include original compositions and even more global rhythms, styles and instruments. “Studying Flamenco in Spain is very intense because in the south, it’s very entrenched in people,” said Ilana. “It’s a whole way of life, a way of music and dance they live and breathe.” Ilana recalls the first couple of days at the school were very difficult. She was floored by how much talent there was there. “It really humbles you, and you realize how much you still have to learn,” she said. “Every time I go back, I try to learn so much. There are so many ways to sing Flamenco, whether it’s happy, sad, flirtatious … It really transformed me. It changed how I felt about the way I sing. It gave me a lot of emotion and depth.”
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Explore West Coast Wickedness Community art showcase Sherry Bezanson Ladysmith Arts Council
As the summer marches smartly and hotly on toward August, it’s time for your artistic leanings to smell the seaweed, breathe in the West Coast fog, and tickle your toes in the sand. If you do that, we guarantee that you will have a creation ready for our next show, Wild West Coast Wickedness. The theme is reminiscent of those days of tidal pool ex-
ploration and searching in the tide lines for shells, floats and treasure from Japan. You might wonder what the “wickedness” part is all about … this word allows you to let your imagination wander. It could be sinister waves that knock down surfers, or evil winds that sink boats. It could be interpreted in the modern vernacular and be playfully mischievous, such as: “what a wicked starfish.” It is believed that the origin of the word “wickedness” comes from Wicca, meaning witch. Bring whatever
playfulness the word wicked summons up in your mind and cast an artistic spell on your work this month. Artwork can be brought into the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery Tuesday, July 29. All emerging artists are welcome. Each monthly theme is there to inspire and motivate, and the artist can interpret it in the way that sparks their creative juices. Opening night for the show is Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, and it is open to the public. The guest
speaker is professional West Coast artist Richard Hoedl. Hoedl loves to capture Canadian landscapes. He is both academically trained and self-taught and has been gallery represented from coast to coast for the last 20 years. His works, highly prized by collectors, are held in personal and corporate collections around the world. Hoedl’s cheerfully animated colours and dreamy landscapes are his signature work. Please join us for an evening rich in West Coast imagery.
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If you’re heading out of town and taking in the Filberg Festival in Comox this weekend, you’ll find a couple of local performers on stage. Ladysmith singer-songwriter Ryan McMahon and his band The Lion The Bear The Fox will open the four-day festival on Friday, Aug. 1, while Chemainus tenor Ken Lavigne performs on the final day of festivities on Monday, Aug. 4.
McMahon performs with The Lion The Bear The Fox on the new Comox Rotary Stage Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then again Saturday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. He’ll also perform a solo set Friday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the Garden Stage. Lavigne will be on the Comox Rotary Stage Monday from 1-2 p.m. Set amongst the trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, this festival celebrates the best of arts, crafts and music from
across Canada. This year’s event showcases more than 130 artisans and makers of fine art in a variety of media, ranging from metalwork, pottery and toys to woodcrafts, jewelry, paintings, glass, textiles and specialty foods. Advance tickets are available for $13 until July 31 at Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods locations. Tickets are $15 at the gate, and a four-day pass is available for $40. Children 12 and younger get in for free. For more, visit www.filbergfestival.com.
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In left photo, siblings Cameron and Courtney Chanin of Ladysmith embrace after crossing the finish line during the Cowichan Challenge Triathlon July 13 at Fuller Lake Park in Chemainus. Cameron won the race in 1:03:35, while Courtney was close behind in 1:05:26 and was the top female. At right, a competitor brings his bike out of the transition as he gets set to tackle the biking portion of the triathlon. LINDSAY CHUNG
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The Cowichan Challenge triathlon is one of those great events where the young and old, experienced and inexperienced, meet. The July 13 running of the swim-bike-run event for 168 solo athletes and members of 15 relay teams — bringing the total participation to nearly 215 — gave everyone at all levels a chance to test their limits while being cheered on by a huge throng of spectators at Fuller Lake Park. “We had challenges, yeah,’’ said race director Julie Langelo, who took over those duties from Janine Frank. “It’s called the Challenge for a reason.’’ The day started with athletes not donning wet suits for the swim. “The water temperature for the first time was 26 (C) degrees,’’ said Langelo. “Tri B.C. rules 22 is the limit.’’ Fuller Lake, Langelo said, in comparison to other years “was like a swimming pool.’’ Some athletes weren’t comfortable without wet
suits because they help with buoyancy, but in the end, only one swimmer turned back. In the sprint event, Ladysmith’s Cameron Chanin narrowly beat his sister Courtney to finish first overall in 1:03:35. Courtney finished the race in 1:05:26 and was the top female. Eighty-one participants finished the sprint triathlon, with an average time of 1:26:02. Two Cowichan Valley athletes were the respective male and female winners on the main course, Jason Sandquist in 1:48:10 and Jill Ramstead in 2:04:24. On the main course, 88 people finished the race, and the average time was 2:29:05. Sandquist, now 45, did his first Cowichan Challenge way back in 1991 when it was at Maple Bay. “Back then, it was an ocean swim and you had to ride straight up and out of the bay,’’ he recalled. “I remember the bike going out onto the highway and up to Herd Road. I have raced it on and off over the years. It is still one of my absolute
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KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. KITCHENAID FRIDGE white, lower freezer, $400. KitchenAid stove, white, 4-burner ceramic top, convection $350. Kenmore xtra-capacity heavyduty washer $150. All in good working order 250-245-5165.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!� 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca
GARAGE SALES Ladysmith: 298 Dogwood Dr., August 2, 9 am, collectibles, jewellery, books. Great deals!
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.
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APPROX. 12 acres, South sloping property with 3 road frontage, oceanview. Two titles, 8.5 acres adjoining 3.5 acres in tourist oriented Sooke. Some areas well treed. Quick sale anticipated. $4.8 million. Reasonable offers considered. Please contact revert@shaw.ca to arrange viewing
PETS 5YR-OLD DOBERMAN up for adoption. A devoted companion, with no health issues. She greets you with a big toothy smile, lots of love and is really a puppy at heart. She is an excellent swimmer and loves hiking in the mountains in the winter snow or in the summer with all the new smells. Must be in a home with no other dogs. She needs someone who has Doberman experience.(250)752-1157 Qualicum
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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.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO LADYSMITH: INCREDIBLE ocean view. Full wall of windows. Executive style adult oriented. Own entry+ patio. Reno’d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas F/P, 5 appls, garage. Pet ok. $995. Avail Sept. 1st Call (250)245-1342. 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. 2 bdrm grnd flr $800/mo Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. Available July 1st. 250-924-6966. www.meicorproperties.com
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 700 sq.ft. newly reno’d office space (2 offices with bright reception area), in modern building, Highway exposure in Duncan area. Avail immed. Call 1-250-658-4336. COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES Ladysmith 4 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, N/P. 2 references please. 250-245-4638 UPDATED oceanview 2 bedroom upper duplex, hydro extra, non-smoker, references req’d $950/mo. 250-739-0912
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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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FURNITURE SEARS CONDO sofa, light grey, firm cushions. 6’6� width x 34� deep x 33� high, $300 obo. Call (250)245-4062.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
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DUNCAN: PERFECT location, exceptional design, quality finishing, 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, open concept, oak floors, custom kitchen, s/s appl’s, super-sized rec room, covered deck, large RV space. Beautiful, new custom home with king-size value for only $364,500. (250)710-1947.
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LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895/mo. Avail now. Call 1-250-248-4816.
DUNCAN: FOR SALE BY OWNER 1423 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rancher with double garage, on mainly level 0.24 acre lot, by small quiet cul-de-sac at Coronation Hill. Asking $350,000. 250-7151376
1995 Luxury Aurora Oldsmobile (98000kms). Garage kept, mint condition, recent receipts for over $3,000 in updated repairs and service. $3,500 obo. 250-743-4392.
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Ladysmith: $350,000.3 Bdrm, 2 bath home with fabulous Ladysmith Harbour view. Fully finished basement. Walking distance to Health Centre, Seniors Centre, Schools, Churches, Recreation Centre. Near Nanaimo Airport. 309 Symonds Street, Ladysmith. 250-245-4894.
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1993 Dodge Ram- 4x4 Cummings diesel. Extented cab with canopy, 223,000 km, automatic, $4500 obo. Call (250)753-6426.
MARINE BOATS 1992 WINNEBAGO Chieftan. Reduced price, now $9,000. Excel condition, new flooring prof. installed, new tires, new brake pads, rotors & calipers, stall shower, walk around QN sized bed in rear, pullout double bed, Onan generator, 454 motor, new canopy 8x20 add a room 250-732-1839. 8’10� PIONEER Truck/ Camper. Propane stove & oven, Hydraulic jacks. $3100. Please call (250)743-5827.
1975 26.6’ BAYLINER, Command bridge, 2 stations. 1985 260 Mercruiser and leg. Stand-up head & shower, 4burner propane stove & oven, 2-way refrigerator, bus heater. Full canvas on bridge and back deck. VHF radio, depth sounder. Great shape. $5500. Please call (250)746-4423. 25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $380 each. Call (250)7435827.
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Susan Urban from the Mid Island Co-op presents a $1,000 cheque to the Ladysmith Festival of Lights Society. Accepting the donation, which will help put on the town’s 2014 Light Up, are Greg Edwards (centre) and Duck Paterson.
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The President of the Keystone of Life Foundation, Peter Edwards, together with support from members of Majuba Chapter No. 33 (Ladysmith) of the Royal Arch Masons of BC & Yukon recently presented $9,756 to the Hospital Foundation and medical staff at Ladysmith Health Care Centre. The funds purchased a stateof-the-art patient stretcher for urgent care cases, which is shown in the photograph. Pictured from left are: Amber Adams of the Hospital Foundation; Peter Edwards, President of Keystone of Life Foundation; Dr. Pramod Swamy, Chief of Staff; Leslie Cross, RN; Terry Tutte, Majuba Chapter (Ladysmith) of the Royal Arch Masons of BC & Yukon; Ken Gibson, Majuba Chapter; Norm Carreck, Majuba Chapter; Tim Yates, Majuba Chapter; and John Kelly, First Principal of the Majuba Chapter.
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This spring, the Keystone of Life Foundation delivered a $9,756 donation to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation for the purchase of a new state-of-theart patient stretcher for Ladysmith Health Care Centre. The new stretcher is now in use, enhancing patient comfort and decreasing physical demands on staff. The Keystone of Life Foundation is a charitable Society started by the Royal Arch Masons in 1975, which seeks to support health care facilities in outlying communities that have limited access to resources. Earlier this year, members of the Royal Arch Mason’s Majuba Chap-
ter No. 33 offered to help the Ladysmith Health Care Centre because it serves the Majuba membership communities from Crofton to Ladysmith. Keystone of Life Foundation is a charitable Foundation under the Royal Arch Masons of BC and Yukon umbrella. It has contributed more than $500,000 to health care facilities across the province in its giving history. “Funds are possible thanks to kind donations and legacy gifts from our membership, but the public is also able to support our goals,” explained Peter Edwards, president of the Keystone of Life Foundation (KLF). “I am
sure that the stretcher will be put to very good use at the Health Centre, and KLF is pleased to play a small part in its community service.” The Majuba Chapter No. 33, centred in Ladysmith, is the smallest Chapter in B.C. with 22 members, yet it has the highest participation rate per membership capita. To learn more about the work of Keystone of Life Foundation and how to join the Royal Arch Masons of BC and Yukon, visit www. keystoneoflife.org and www.grandchapter-bcyukon.ca. — Submitted by the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation
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Trucking in style through the big wide open There’s nothing like a the big doors and the easy-to-access back seat, summer road trip in British and were surprised at Columbia, where we are how huge the cargo area spoiled with some of the is when the third row of most scenic beauty the seats is folded flat. My world has to offer. youngest Charlie helped My last adventure was me load and unload from Vancouver to Kelowna to visit some friends City fuel economy and he noticed the low power lift gate switch and hang by the lake, get that shorter people can a bit of tubing time behind can be frightening our gracious host’s boat but I was surprised at access easily. and take full advantage of how good this truck Inside some B.C. wine. time you get four is, even when taking Any The wonderful thing people in a car for over about my job is that I get advantage of the new four hours the high and to hand pick the vehicle 120 km/h speed limit low points of the interior for heading out on the design bubble to the on the Coquihalla highway, and I always surface. My wife instantlike something roomy and highway. ly loved the two-tone powerful with cars – with Zack Spencer black and beige leather German often on the seats that are heated top of my list. Instead of and, more importantly, an Audi A7 diesel, this time around I cooled for hot summer days. She also selected the full-size, truck-based Duappreciated the big 8.4-inch uConnect rango SUV from Dodge and surprisingly screen that is only offered on this top it does have some German roots. Citadel trim; the lower trimmed cars get a 5-inch unit. The boys in the back Looks noticed that the seats recline for more My family and I are no strangers to the comfort and legroom is massive. On the latest Durango; we had the very same way out of Vancouver, Charlie instantly grey Citadel version over the Christmas fell asleep and didn’t wake up until break last year. Same thing, I wanted Chilliwack for a Tim Horton’s break, so something big to move people around the seats must be comfy. Jack on the over the holidays. That stretch was other hand spent the better part of mostly city driving – this time it was the trip playing on his iPhone but the wide-open road. What many people Citadel is equipped with flip-up screens might not realize is the basis of the for gaming consoles and DVD movies. Durango was developed by Mercedes-Benz for its GL-Class vehicle and Drive Dodge in turn took that same platform My seat was a good spot to take stock and made it into the Durango. My two of a few things, primarily fuel economy. boys, Jack,12, and Charlie, nine, love This is a big rig and was equipped with
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the 5.7L Hemi V8 with 360hp, moving all that power to four wheels through an 8-speed automatic. City fuel economy can be frightening but I was surprised at how good this truck is, even when taking advantage of the new 120 km/h speed limit on the Coquihalla highway. The Durango put in a solid 11.8 L/100km, with more than 900 km driven. Keep in mind I didn’t soft foot my way to or from Kelowna. I did notice that the fuel economy improved vastly the closer I stayed to 100 km/h. The handling is a bit top-heavy in the corners, especially at higher speeds, but after some initial body roll, the Durango is very stable. One notable feature is the automatic fantastic adaptive cruise control, making the ride very enjoyable. Verdict If you drive in the city, the base 3.6L V6 engine might be a better choice based on fuel consumption but, if you drive a lot on the highway or tow a boat (3,265 kg towing capacity), the
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Hemi is the right choice. Power was always there to pass and pull up a hill and the fuel economy can be good if the driver watches their speed. The V8 has the ability to switch off four of the eight cylinders when the truck is under light load and accessing this as often as possible makes a big difference. Another thing to consider is price: the Durango is not inexpensive, starting at $39,995 for the V6 and running up to $52,495 for the top Citadel V8. My family loved spending time in the Durango, we all had a lot of space and the trip was effortless. Our next adventure is to Portland, Oregon in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. I can’t wait to see how that new truck compares. The Lowdown Power: 3.6L V6 with 290hp or 5.7L V8 with 360hp Fill-up: 15.6L/9.1L/100km (city/highway V8) Sticker price: $39,995-$52,495
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