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Ladysmith buys land for new municipal hall $920,000 borrowed for downtown lots Craig Spence the chronicle

Hmmm? What’s under the bonnet? Does one kick the tyres? People with a passion for British automobiles got their fill at Transfer Beach July 12, when the Brits on the Beach car show rolled into town. From the luxury and grandeur of a Rolls, to the cheeky freedom of a Mini, just about every model and make of British motor – be it four wheeled or two – was there for inspection. See story on page 5 Craig Spence

Flotilla planned to protest Viki Lyne II Craig Spence

A front-page story in the June 16 Aaron Stone and Stz’uminus Chief Chronicle (Why is this ship still in John Elliott to write federal Minister our harbour?) presented findings of Transport Lisa Rait Feb. 15 exOrganizers of a rally to protest of the marine survey, conducted in pressing ‘grave concern.’ The only action taken to date was the presence of the Viki Lyne II in June 2012, which described the 224 Ladysmith Harbour hope to get a ton, 103 ft long Viki Lyne II as a hulk, last fall, when the Coast Guard flotilla gathered Sunday, July 19, at so rusted that it may only be a layer had 20,000 litres of oil and solvents the bow of the derelict vessel, which of “scale and marine growth, which pumped from the vessel. That still a Coast Guard commissioned study is preventing the inflooding of the leaves the estimated 13,000 litres on board, enough to cause serious enhas said is an environmental disas- hull.” “Disassembly and scrapping of the vironmental and economic damage, ter waiting to happen. “The Federal government needs to vessel is the only certain way of re- jeopardizing the harbour’s shellfish hear from us. Our beaches, sea life moving her current threat to the en- industry, tourism and recreational and harbour industries are in peril,” vironment,” McAllister Marine Sur- access. Pinkerton wants Ladysmith and said Rob Pinkerton Friday, July 10. vey & Design concluded. Three years later, the Viki Lyne II area residents to add their voices to “The vessel Viki Lyne II is in imminent danger of sinking with 13,000 is still moored in Ladysmith Harbour, the call for action. which prompted Ladysmith Mayor liters of oil and solvents on board.” See Flotilla, Page 5 the chronicle

Ladysmith has taken the first step toward relocating to a new municipal hall. Council voted at its July 6 meeting to borrow $920,000 to acquire four properties on the northeast corner of Buller and First Avenue, including the site of the Ladysmith Museum. “This is just a prudent action to take to get that property at a favourable interest rate,” Mayor Aaron Stone said of the decision. The funds will be borrowed from the Municipal Finance Authority at a rate of 1.4 percent, with the option to pay the debt down any time between now and July 2020. The town intends to pay off the debt with proceeds from the sale of other municipally owned properties on Christie Road and Jim Cram Drive. “I still stand strong in the belief that these properties are of much more value to the town than some of the other properties that the town is holding,” Stone said. “Would I trade for these properties? At the snap of my fingers.” Included in the purchase are properties at: 721 First Avenue, where the Ladysmith Museum is housed; and 12, 20 and 26 Buller Street. Stone offered assurances that the Museum will be better off, if and when a new

municipal hall is built on the acquired site. “If we were to move the museum, it would be to a much better and higher valued property,” he said. In a media release issued the day after the council meeting, the Town of Ladysmith said a new municipal hall is needed “because the current working environment is too inefficient. The building is too small and too difficult to update to the standards we require.” “The location of these properties in the downtown core is ideal. As we move forward we will be able to bring our teams together in one location and improve the level of service we offer to our community and those looking to invest in Ladysmith,” Stone is quoted. No construction date has been set for a new municipal hall and planning is in ‘the preliminary stages.’ The town will be exploring options “to share space in the proposed building with other organizations such as the Vancouver Island Regional Library,” states the release. “Until we move forward with the proposed new City Hall, we hope that we may be able to offer the use of these properties to support downtown businesses and community occasions,” Stone is quoted. “They could be used for additional parking or as a location for public events.”

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The 61 year-old driver of a motorcycle involved in a serious rear end collision on the Trans Canada Highway at the Oyster Sto’Lo intersection, north of Ladysmith has died. “He sustained critical injuries in the crash, and passed away in hospital in the afternoon of July 4th,” states a release from the RCMP South Island Traffic Services. Reports indicate the motorcycle, which was heading south, rear ended a car. A female passenger on the motorcycle was also seriously injured in the crash.

Smoke advisory lifted for most of the Island As of Friday the Ministry of the Environment, ‘in collaboration’ with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, has lifted its Wildfire Smoke Advisory for most of the east coast of Vancouver Island, including the Cowichan Valley and Ladysmith. While the advisory was in effect residents of Vancouver Island’s east coast were cautioned to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activities if they were experiencing symptoms that included difficulty breathing or chest pain. Exposure to smoke inhalation is ‘particularly a concern’ for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions. Updates on air quality conditions can be obtained at www. bcairquality.ca.

Transfer playground being replaced Concerns over structural safety force decision to dismantle ‘iconic’ landmark Craig Spence the chronicle

It’s been the setting for countless happy adventures, but the playground at Transfer Beach is no more. A crew dismantled the structure last week over concerns that it was becoming unsafe due to structural weathering and deterioration. But it won’t be long before a new playground is erected, and a whole new generation of adventures and dreams are in the making. Work installing the new playground begins July 16,

said Ladysmith Councilor and Kinsman Duck Paterson. Most of the work will be completed in four days, but the official opening will take place Sunday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. during Ladysmith Days. A lot of people will cherish fond memories of the playground that was removed. It was installed in 1996, and has been a focal point for families at Transfer Beach ever since. An excavator dismantled the Transfer Beach Playground last week, but parents can assure their “It was the only one of its kids that a new playground will be coming soon to replace what’s gone. Duck Paterson kind,” Paterson said. Mayor Aaron Stone (see be bucket swings, slides The Transfer Beach National Service Award in Playground earned the 1997, a Canada-wide award related story) said “It’s im- and a network of bridges Ladysmith Kinsmen the for best project serving a portant to remember the and platforms for kids to community. Accessible fun great things that happened set loose their fantasies. Funding for the new playis a phrase that partly de- there.” What’s in store will gener- ground has been raised scribes the playground. Paterson remembers a ate some pretty spectacu- since last September. “It’s conversation at the play- lar memories, too, Pater- community driven,” Paterson said. “We’ve apground one day, when a son predicts. The centerpiece of the proached all sorts of comman said it was the only playground his wife and new playground, which munity organizations for A rendering of child could play on together, will cost about $180,000, donations and help. It’s the new Transfer “and I looked at him and his will be a nine metre climb- being built by the whole Beach playground wife was in a wheelchair.” ing dome. There will also community.”

Engaging memories of playground are keepers Mayor recalls most memorable Transfer Beach Park moment Craig Spence the chronicle

There are times in politics when the right decision just doesn’t feel that way, and the dismantling of the Transfer Beach Playground has been one of those trials for Mayor Aaron Stone. “People need to understand that we’re all attached to that playground,” he said, when called for details about a comment he’d made at the July 6 Town of Ladysmith council meeting about getting engaged to wife Jacquie in the playground at Transfer Beach. Their son Tyson was two years old at the time, and Stone wanted to involve him in the special occasion. He struck on the idea of having Tyson offer

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bride-to-be Jacquie her en- planned. Instead of handgagement ring and pop the ing over the ring and popbig question. ping the question, Tyson He knew going into it that took off with his prize in the strategy carried some the general direction of the risk. “It was a pretty good kayak rental shop, with sized rock,” he remem- Stone in hot pursuit. bered. “I thought: ‘This Now Stone, Jacquie, Tyson ring’s worth more than I’ve and family have a memory ever spent on any vehicle to share and laugh about – a before.’” part of their family lore. But the die was cast, and Special as that makes on the big day he, Jacquie the Transfer Beach Playand Tyson went down to ground to him, Stone Transfer Beach as they’d knows the time has come often done. to replace an ‘iconic’ spot When the right moment on Ladysmith’s landscape. arrived, Stone went up But just because a new the spiral slide with Tyson, generation of children and while Jacquie waited at the parents will create new bottom. He handed Tyson memories around a new the ring, and reminded the playground, doesn’t mean toddler what to say: “When the old will be forgotten. you get to the bottom say, “We’ve had so many great ‘Mommy will you marry times,” he said. “It’s imporDaddy?’” tant to remember the great Things didn’t quite go as things that happened there.”

Purple martin celebrates her day in her own way On July 12 her human supporters were celebrating the successful return of purple martins to Vancouver Island, with the help of nesting boxes at places like the Ladysmith Community Marina, but this mother bird celebrated her own way, with a beak full of wasps to feed to her young. Ladysmith Marina is home to the largest active colony of purple martins in BC. Close to extinction by 1949, purple martins had disappeared from the Lower Mainland, and by 1985 only five breeding pairs remained on Vancouver Island. The colony in Ladysmith has increased in size to about 60 breeding pairs.

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E&N Railway corridor platforms get political Craig Spence the chronicle

Even though the next provincial election is almost two years away, platforms to do with the E&N Railway are as likely to be political as physical in the coming months. People attending a July 8 public meeting organized by Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley at the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith were told the E&N Railroad will be a ‘platform issue’ when they get their next chance to go to the polls, and that it’s taking too long to get trains back on tracks, since passenger service was discontinued in 2011 over safety concerns. Routley said getting the trains running again is a ‘policy decision’ that has to be made by government, as much as a financial decision to be based on the ability of the rail line to generate revenue. “It’s a public policy decision,” he said in his opening remarks. “Highways don’t make profits.” Pointing out that every mode of transportation in BC is heavily subsidized, including highways, public transit, SkyTrain in Vancouver and BC Ferries, Routley said the fate of the E&N Railway should not be determined by any other standard. “We should not be shy in expecting that our transportation systems should be subsidized,” he said. But the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s representative on the Island Corridor Foundation, Duncan Mayor Phil Kent, said playing with the trains is not the ICF’s responsibility; it’s job – as owner of the E&N – is to exercise ‘due diligence’ making sure a safe, viable, affordable railway is achievable – based on plans drawn up by the experts – before switching on the green light. He argued for a sound financial plan amongst the complex considerations that have to be in place before reactivating the E&N. “If the funding was made available, would you go ahead if there was no business case?” he asked. Routley told about 50 people attending the public meeting that the E&N has to be considered an integral part of Vancouver Island’s future. “We want to see a sustainable future for this island, with a sustainable transportation system,” he said. He noted that a half-billion dollar asset was turned over to the Island Corridor Foundation when the CPR and Rail America exchanged their ownership of the E&N line for about $100 million in ‘tax receipts.’ “Canadian taxpayers have paid $100 million for this corridor,” Routley said. Cost estimates for repairing ties and simply getting the railroad running again at the standard it was before the 2011 shutdown are in the $20 million range. The federal and provincial

Nanaimo - North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley governments have said they would commit up to $15 million jointly to see that happen; member communities of the ICF have committed another $5 million. Jack Peake, a former president of the Vancouver Island Association of Coastal Communities and of the ICF board, agreed with Routley that the present board needs to be restructured. “The ICF has turned into a board that is no longer doing what it was established for,” he said, recommending a mechanism be found for getting people with expertise in the operation of ‘short run railways’ like the E&N on the board. He said the longer the railroad sits idle the more difficult and expensive it will be to get the railway back in service. “We’re running into crunch time now,” Peake said. “We need to get this thing on track right now.” Among the markets that can be considered for development are: freight, inter-city passenger service, tourist rail, and commuter rail. Routley said taking full advantage of those markets would require more money than simply reopening and operating the railway as it had been prior to 2011. Estimates range from $103 million to $120 million if bridges along the E&N line are upgraded to accommodate heavy freight. One of the main benefits of expanding rail service would be a reduction in traffic on Highway 1, particularly the Malahat section and the congested approaches to Victoria. “We cannot plan for the future without considering an alternative to cars,” Routley said. ICF Chair, Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay, reminded the meeting that the ICF Board has a decision making mandate, but is not in charge of operations. “I think it’s pretty important to understand that the board is a charitable foundation and the board itself is not in the railway business,” he said. “That’s why we have an operator (The Southern Railway of Vancouver Island).”

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A passion for British cars Craig Spence the chronicle

Dominic and Margaret Daly are the proud owners of eight Morris Minors, one for each day of the week, if you like, plus a spare just in case. So it seemed fitting to ask the couple what it is about British cars that had people flocking to Transfer Beach Sunday, July 12, for the Brits on the Beach Auto show, put on by the Central Island Branch of the Old English Car Club. The Dalys drove up from their home in Vancouver, Washington – where Dominic works for IBM, Margaret as Commercial Business Developer for an auto parts firm – to enter Millie, one of their Morris Minors, in the show. Hundreds of other enthusiasts from Vancouver Island and beyond converged on Transfer Beach to join them, packing the lawn below the horseshoe pitch more tightly than Piccadilly Circus at rush hour with Morris Minors, Jaguars, Minis, Rolls Royces, Rovers, MGs, Triumphs, Land Rovers, anything on four wheels or two made in England. Millie, Margaret was quick to point out, was a car with pedigree. “We’ve been told that Millie is the oldest registered Morris Minor in North America,” she said. That sense of history – of having been around and running for a long time – is one

aspect of any car show that owners and admirers like to talk about. Millie rolled off the assembly line not long after the very first Morris Minor was produced in 1948. She was put together in ‘49. She’s a tourer, Dominic said, explaining that the term means essentially a convertible. Part of the appeal the breed has for him is its place in his family history. Both he and Margaret are from Britain originally, they met in Canada, and have lived in the States for 15 years. You may be able to take the starch out of a shirt, but you can’t take the Brit out of a true Englishman. And for Dominic, part of his English heritage is the Morris Minor. “I grew up around them,” he said. “My father always owned a Morris Minor, I learned to drive in a Morris Minor. So, I have to have a Morris Minor, you know.” Another thing that appeals to Dominic is the simplicity of the Morris Minor. He may work for IBM, but he’s glad there’s not a computer circuit to be found in the Morris Minor. “They’re basic. They’re very easy to work on. You

don’t have to have a lot of fancy tools, there’s no electronics in them. These are basic, simple vehicles. “They were cheap and economical back in the day, and they’re cheap and economical to maintain now.” And durable. Dominic pointed out that Millie had her first rebuild about five years ago. “That engine had lasted 50 some years before being rebuilt,” he said. “That’s pretty good.” Dominic admits eight Morris Minors might put him in the category of auto hoarder… or worse. But the mitigating circumstance is all his Morrises are different. Or at least different enough to be classified as variations on the theme. Morris Minors were produced as: two-door hardtops, tourers, a four-door version, a panel van, a pick up truck, “and the very last one they introduced as what you would call in North America a ‘woody’,” he explained. How could any self-respecting collector of Morrises not have one of each? So with one exceptional trait, the Dalys are ordinary people like you and me, who just happen to have a passion for collecting Morris Minors. As for the exceptional trait, you will see it the instant you call Millie or any of their Morris Minors a ‘Mini.’ You do not want to make that mistake.

From Page 1 “Come join other concerned citizens who are going to express their disapproval... to the Federal government by forming a flotilla of small vessels off the bow of the Viki Lyne II,” he said. But the Chronicle has learned that the chances of having the Viki Lyne II removed may actually be worsening day by day rather than getting better. The Canadian Coast Guard does not have any budget to deal with derelict vessels. Instead they have to remove them within their existing budget, then apply to an organization called the Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund (SSOPF) to recover costs. Administrator Alfred Popp told the Chronicle in June that the SSOPF prefers to deal with vessels that pose an environmental risk ‘comprehensively,’ within two years, not incrementally over a longer period.

When the Coast Guard had oil removed from the Viki Lyne II, they may have triggered a two-year clock, and unless the Viki Lyne II is dealt with comprehensively by then they could become ineligible for SSOPF funding. As of June no funding through the SSOPF had been applied for, but Coast Guard Senior Communication Advisor Tom Robbins confirmed Friday an application for funding will be made. Robbins could not confirm what the application will be for, but the SSOPF only funds work already done, which would mean the Coast Guard can only apply for reimbursement of money spent removing oil and solvents last fall. He could not confirm if the Coast Guard plans to take further steps. For more information about the protest email Rob Pinkerton at rlpink@telus.net

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Thanks to firefighters, volunteers letters Editor: On behalf of the Directors and Members of the North Oyster/Diamond Ratepayers Association (NODRA), I would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the firefighters and members from neighbouring fire halls that joined with our local North Oyster Fire Rescue team in battling what could have been a disastrous fire within our community. NODRA would also like to publicly thank Bedrock Redi-Mix, all local farmers and members of the public who likewise, under extreme and hazardous conditions, stepped forward to protect our community during the recent serious fire in a farmer’s field just off Cedar Road on Friday, July 2. With Gratitude & Thanks, Rita Dawson, Chairperson North Oyster/Diamond Ratepayers Association The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information phone 1-888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Digital services popular but books aren’t out at libraries The annual report of the Vancouver Island Regional Library paints a very different picture of your local librarian than would have been recognizable even a decade ago; but despite the changing roles, books in print are not going to be coming off the shelves any time soon – unless they are going through the checkout scanner. There are 39 branches in the VIRL system, including Ladysmith and Chemainus. The annual report states that in 2014: • 82,000 people attended programs at library branches • 5.3 million items were checked out by library-users • 2.65 million visits were made to libraries • 40 percent of users engaged with the library digitally • 3.5 million ‘digital

service, with 98.7 report also highlights percent of all ser- libraries’ importance vice points around as community spaces the province offer- and their delivery of ing wireless internet programs. In 2014 services,” the report VIRL hosted 4,700 says. programs, the report “Demand for the ser- says, noting that litervice continues to rise acy and learning are exponentially – 50 major objectives. “The July 4th Giant Street Market was amazing,” repercent since 2012 “These programs ports the Chemainus & District Chamber of Comand 650 percent in the support lifelong merce. Over 140 stalls lined Willow Street, with last five years.” learning and literacy hundreds of visitors braving the heat to check Books are still in by providing collecout the wares of local artisans and crafts people. demand, but increas- tions, programs and ingly there is an ex- spaces for all ages “It was the biggest market in the last few years,” pectation informa- and backgrounds to the Chamber said. Hammer Dulcimer player Dale tion will be delivered participate, be in- Mitchell, who entertained the throngs, was pleased electronically. “Print spired and discover,” with the turnout. Craig Spence isn’t going anywhere, the report says. but there is a growing Total expenditures expectation that the for the VIRL were same information is $20.7 million in 2014. going to be available Wages and benefits online,” says eLibrar- accounted for 47 perian Emily Orr. cent of expenditures; The eLibrary con- capital and other litains eBooks, digital brary materials, 18 images, movies, music percent; facilities and other audio mate- costs, 11 percent; lirials, all of which can brary materials, 11 be accessed through percent; administracomputers or other tive costs, 8 percent; digital devices. and debt repayment 4 The VIRL’s annual percent.

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sponsive dialogue in writing, with Forster’s observations in the form of short passages on one side of each spread, room for your thoughts and insights on the other. Forster was training for a half-marathon near Shawnigan Lake, where she lived, when her lyme disease struck. “I was running down a trail and my left leg just went out from under me and stopped working,” she said. “It took 25 doctors and specialists to figure out what was happening.” Lyme attacks the nervous system. It’s hard to diagnose, often being mistaken for other ailments, so it was a couple of years, and a trip to California, before Forster under-

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Jenna Forster and Kelsey Primrose with Forster’s book One Woman’s Life Lessons stood what the prob- was doing was for the me insanely happy,” lem was. Then the real proof of others.” she said. work began. Not any more. “I For her working with “When I started writ- know how I want to Forster has taken art to ing this book, I could spend my time; and I a deeper place. “It’s defibe upright for about know what I want to nitely given me more two hours every day, focus on.” experience. It’s not so I had to be very That’s the positive just me, sketching on a clear about how I that’s come out of the piece of paper,” she said. used my energy,” For- negative. “I would Conveying the kind of ster said. say that this book is feelings and discoveries Now she’s walking because of lyme dis- Forster wanted to share again, has adapted to ease... everything in with her readers has lyme’s four day cycle, this book is because been a process of exploand is back working of lyme disease,” For- ration for Primrose. as an executive coach. ster said. For her part Forster “From where I was, It brought home les- enjoys working with that’s a huge improve- sons she might not teens. ”I like to build ment for me.” have learned for years. confidence,” she said. A theme of Forster’s “I may have been aware “That’s a big part of this book is the precious- of it before, but be- for me, to allow someness of life, and how cause of the extreme body who’s got the we need to focus our nature of what I found talent to express themenergy, not dissipate myself in... that’s what selves, and really put it by trying to ‘people created this book.” themselves out there.” please’ too much. Forster chose young Asked about the ‘mindBefore lyme struck, artist Kelsey Primrose set’ people should have Forster was spreading to illustrate One Wom- using her book, Forster herself thin and run- an’s Life Lessons. said the first thing to do ning herself ragged. Primrose is going into is to let go of a mindset, “When I thought about Grade 12 at Ladysmith and just be with it. it, when I had to stop Secondary School and “If I can plant a seed and think about it be- intends to get a Bache- by saying something cause I wasn’t able to lor of Arts degree when in here, then whatever do those things any- she graduates. But she comes up, they can more, I realized that also wants to pursue a go with it and write the reason I was do- career in nursing. “Ei- whatever comes up for ing a lot of the things I ther one would make them.”

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Islands Trust and ThINC want to preserve Fairyslipper Forest Local videographer donates short film to raise awareness, funds for nature reserve FairyslipperVideo. “We are overwhelmed by the response from the small community on Thetis Island to protect Fairyslipper Forest as a nature reserve,” said Ann Eriksson, founding director of the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy. “In one year, over 100 islanders, out of a population of 350, have pledged a third of the $560,000 needed to purchase the land. We’re hopAbove, Thetis Island hikers enjoying an outing in Ladyslipper Forest. Right, La- ing that our short film will appeal to donors dyslipper, the local plant that gives the forest its name. beyond our shores.” The Islands Trust new name for the pro- lets Thetis Islanders She added that with Fund and partners posed nature reserve share their feelings less than one perThetis Island Nature on Lower Burchell of connection to the cent of the original Conservancy (ThINC) Hill – Fairyslipper For- forest. old growth left in the and Cowichan Com- est Nature Reserve – Andy MacKinnon, Coastal Douglas-fir munity Land Trust after the fairyslipper forest ecologist and zone, “we all benefit have launched an orchid that dots the co-author of Plants from the conservation online video to kick- forest floor with its of Coastal British of forested areas like start year-two of their pink blossoms every Columbia, makes a Fairyslipper Forest.” campaign to create spring. special appearance Thetis Island is the the first publiclyA joint effort by to highlight the eco- largest of Canada’s accessible nature remembers of ThINC logical importance islands in the Salish serve on Thetis Island. and retired local vid- of the nature reserve. At the same time eographer Don Cum- The video is available ThINC announced a ming, the short film online at www.bit.ly/

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The Last Word Last Word for July 14, 2015 • July is Meet My Market Month, so bring a friend to the Wednesday Market in Chemainus, and you could win one of two getaways for two to the luxurious Sparkling Hill Resort in the Okanagan, or one of five weekly prizes of $50 to spend at the market, which takes place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Waterwheel Park. You can also get homegrown and homemade at the Ladysmith Farmers’ Market on Transfer Beach, Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Ladysmith: 1134 2nd Ave. July 18, 8AM - 2PM. Misc items + lg assortment of outdoor Christmas decorations. Ladysmith: 206 Lions Way. Go West at 4th Ave & Belair one block, turn right onto Lions Way. July 18th. 8:30AM -2PM

GARDEN EQUIPMENT LADYSMITH: Lawn mower, rear bag, 4.5HP MTD Machines, push type with new blade, air lter & oil. $75.00 250-924-5683

PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336.

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COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647. DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.

LEGALS

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Robin Oswald has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region for a Specific Permission – Private Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land located at Stuart Channel/vicinity of Yellow Point. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File # 1414130. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@ gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until August 31, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s office in Nanaimo. 1414310 Advertising Map

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What’s Happening

Up Coming LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - presents “Putting Together a Slide Show” a how-to guide by Patricia Haugen, accomplished Saltair-based photographer. Tues, July 28 at 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

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NANAIMO HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view. Call for information 250-753-0160, Nanaimo

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“Book your event” our meeting room is available for your gathering or event whether for business or pleasure. Large TV screen for presentations. Menu’s to suit budgets. Set menu’s, a la carte or buffet service is available. Also “Foods for Function” service is available for small or large group functions. Platters or entree’s available. All prepared in our commercial kitchen. Pick up or delivery within reason. For more information or to plan your function call Donna 250-245-7933

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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. Call Rob Johnson 250-245-5001 or Grant Bridgeman 250-2461496. KINSMEN/TRANSFER BEACH 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 HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP is in need of volunteer clerks for our shop at the Healthcare Centre. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops. For more information please call Cathy @ 250-245-2240. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? - Kiwi Cove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to grow organic produce for the Ladysmith Food Bank. Please contact Bill Tilland 250-924-5269.

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DAD’S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 - noon. 250245-3079. ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP - Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-7344170. COWICHAN VALLEY HOSPICE - Emotional support for those facing a life threatening illness, family and friends and for those grieving the death of a loved one. 1-888-701-4242. Group, telephone & individual support available. 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. 250-2450100. LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB - Every third Thurs 7 pm, St Johns Anglican Church, 314 Buller St. Garden meetings June, July, August. New members welcome. $15 membership. Join the “growing” group. LINE DANCING Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 - 11 am. Jo Kelly: 250-245-1185.

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 Tues of every month, 7 pm 250-2452263. www.ladysmithdays. com CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP - meets 3rd Mon of each month 5:15-6:45 Ladysmith Community Health Centre - 1111-4th Ave, Room 101 www.chronicpainsupport.ca 250-667-5587 SING FOR PURE JOY! meets on Saturdays, 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor lounge of The Lodge on 4th singforpurejoy@gmail.com or (250) 285-3764 STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Survivors and caregivers meet every Thurs, 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises and tips for managing activities. Call Ken or Flo 250-245-8199. BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed, 6:30 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary’s Church Hall. Info call 250-245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK - Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455.

AL-ANON - Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association.

BINGO - Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250246-9968.

FOL IS GEARING UP... BELIEVE IT... FOR ANOTHER YEAR AND WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOME MORE HELP. We are very fortunate that when we have the work parties we have volunteers but we really would like to get some folks out who would be willing to be on the committee to help plan the 2015 Light Up program. The more minds the easier the task. Festival meets the Third Thursday of each month at 7 pm and the meetings usually run about 1.5 hours. The meeting is at the FOL building next to the Ladysmith Cemetery. If you’re interested please contact Duck Paterson at 250-245-2263 or email duckwon@shaw.ca

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-245-1118.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd. Wed. of the month, 6:30 7:30 pm, Inn on Long Lake, 4700 North Island Hwy. Nanaimo. All welcome.

LADYSMITH LEGION - Mondays, crib, 7 p.m. Meat draws: Saturdays 2 - 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line dancing: Thursdays 9-11 am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm, 250-245-2273. CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMEN Nanaimo branch. Meets 4th Monday of each month. St. Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508. BINGO - Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors open 5 p.m. CHEMAINUS SKETCH GROUP - Painting and sketching group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. 250-246-3118.

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