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Love is in the air Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
With less than two months to go before they tie the knot, Cory Wilson and Candy Coyne say they are more than ready to start their lives as husband and wife. “Once we got into a relationship, it never once felt wrong,” said Wilson. “It felt like we were destined to be married.” “I totally respect and fell in love with Cory’s kindness, he has a genuine kind, loving heart and he’s driven and his integrity is wonderful,” Coyne said. “It’s very rare to find people [like that].” The young couple, who share a home in Ladysmith, also share the responsibility of caring for their eight-month-old German shorthaired pointer, Simon. They say the experience has helped prepare them for the joys of child-rearing that they hope to have some day. “It’s had lots of ups and downs, but we’ve always stuck together and gotten through it,” Wilson said. “He’s a high-energy dog.” However, it was not always so Wilson, a Ladysmith native, met Coyne about two years ago, shortly after she moved to Vancouver Island from Ontario. He recalls Coyne played hard to get, even standing him up several times. But his persistence paid off when he showed up at her workplace to ask her out on one last date. “For some reason, the timing was right and I looked at him and my heart started to flutter,” Coyne said. “From that point on, I was NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE head over heels.” Candy Coyne and Cory Wilson of Ladysmith are celebrating their last Valentine’s Day as an engaged couple, Coyne, a lab tech at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and as they are getting married in April and will be husband and wife the next time Feb. 14 rolls around.
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Wilson, an electrician and member of the Ladysmith Fire Department, say their secret has been the ability to work well together, as well as sharing the same goal of raising a family in Ladysmith. “We’re old souls,” said Coyne. “We’re not normal 23-year-olds by any stretch of the imagination. We feel love and respect and companionship with each other ... we bicker and fight like the normal couple, and I think that’s important. “You don’t need to feel the fire in the eyes every moment of every day.” This Valentine’s Day, the couple will spend their last Valentine’s Day as an engaged couple working, but Coyne says that won’t put a damper on her plans. “I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve,” she smiled. And less than a week after Valentine’s Day, Anne and Al Johnston will be celebrating 58 years of marriage on Feb. 20. The two began their romance at the MacMillan Bloedel office in Chemainus, where Al worked. In 1952, Anne was hired on for clerical duties. The duo’s good-natured humour proved a good match, and it wasn’t long before an office romance bloomed. “I was sort of her boss ... and then later we got married, and she became my boss,” Al laughed. The couple settled in Ladysmith and raised four children. They say the secret to their success was community involvement. “We were really busy and we enjoyed it,” Anne said. “If you are satisfied yourself and are driven by something that you like, then See Local Couples, Page 3
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home in Ladysmith, but an empty gas tank prevented him from reaching the town. it becomes a pleasure.” It wasn’t until months later Some of Anne’s projects included canvassing for the blind, being an that Ken happened to be driving examiner for the Red Cross, chair- through Ladysmith and spotted ing the Parks and Rec committee Dorothy standing in the window and participating in a number of of her Roberts Street home. The rest is history. political campaigns. The couple marAl was known for his Quoted in the Chronicle ried and settled in participation with the “Our likes are Ladysmith, and they Kinsmen, though he also the same, our have kept it their was involved in coaching home ever since, and the local cubs club. dislikes are raising three boys. “A lot of times [Anne] NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE Now retired, the was going one way, and the same, even Winners of the Spirit of Ladysmith Community Awards, presented Saturday night at Aggie Hall, are, from I was going another,” he when it comes c o u p l e e n j o y s relaxing camping left: Steve Robinson of Pharmasave Ladysmith, Steve Wilkinson of Pharmasave Ladysmith, Kelsey Smith recalled. to food.” trips out to Crofton After nearly 52 years of GNB Builders Inc., Colleen Gaudreault, Colleen Andreychuk-Burke, Nita Grant, Rod Saunders of the Ken Pridham, married and the occasional of marriage, Ken and Ladysmith Kinsmen Club and Katrina Stirling. cruise. nearly 52 years Dorothy Pridham say they “It’s been a very are still having a ball. c o m p a t i b l e m a r“We’re always together, we do a lot of camping and we’re riage,” Dorothy said. “It’s been always on the road,” Ken said. “Our wonderful.” likes are the same, our dislikes are the same, even when it comes to food.” The candid couple first met around 1958 Oulette, Community in the celebrations Year. Niomi Pearson at a bowling alley in Policing volunteer by Grant Jewellers Accepting the award Nanaimo, where Ken THE CHRONICLE A u d r e y B a l l e g e e r, c o l l e a g u e C o l e e n on behalf of the orga- lived at the time. Spirits were flow- R o t a r i a n D a v i d Andreychuk-Burke, nization was Rod “She was striking; she ing and spirits were Walbank and many who picked up the Saunders. had jet black hair and h i g h d u r i n g t h e Ladysmith Family award for Service “It’s nice to be noticed she was swish,” he Spirit of Ladysmith and Friends volun- Employee of the Year because a lot of people recalled. Community Awards teers. in a business with don’t even know [who] In fact, Ken found held Saturday night. U l t i m a t e l y, t h e one to 10 employ- we are,” he said. “The himself so smitten The awards ceremo- award went to Nita ees. The nominees Kinsmen have worked that he found himself ny, presented by the Grant, a first-time also included many really hard.” following Dorothy and Ladysmith Chamber nominee who said Ladysmith Family and S t e v e Wi l k i n s o n her friends back to her of Commerce, recog- the two most reward- Friends employees, o f P h a r m a s a v e nized the outstanding ing projects she has Marti Westergaard of L a d y s m i t h p i c k e d efforts of businesses, been involved in are Blooms at the 49th, u p t h e a w a r d f o r Ken and Dorothy Pridnon-profit organiza- the 50-plus computer and Lesley Parent of Entrepreneur of the ham of Ladysmith, tions and local resi- club and the Coats 49th Parallel Printers. Year, a category that pictured at right, have dents over 2011. for Kids program. Winning the Service also included Nikki been married nearly 52 The evening was “ T h e c o m m u n i t y Employee of the Year MacCallum of Nikki years, while Al and Ann c o - o r d i n a t e d b y donates so much stuff Aw a r d f o r a b u s i - Designs and Peter Johnston, seen below, Rhonda Shirley and Richmond of 49th will be celebrating their Kathy Holmes and Parallel Grocery. Quoted in the Chronicle 58th wedding anniveremceed by Coun. Jill Grade 11 student sary on Feb. 20. Dashwood and Lesley Katrina Stirling was NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE “I would like to thank the White of Bastion Law recognized as 2011’s Group. Youth of the Year. community for always supporting Picking up the award who was a me, the people in the community ... Stirling, for Small Business of nominee at last year’s that’s where it comes from.” the Year in the one to awards, said it was 10 employees categoan honour to be recNita Grant, Volunteer of the Year ry was GNB Builders ognized. Inc. Kelsey Smith She said being a accepted the award. part of the Ladysmith S t e v e Wi l k i n s o n Ambassador program and Steve Robinson for those kids and ness with 11-plus has been the most o f L a d y s m i t h it comes right from e m p l o y e e s w a s rewarding aspect of P h a r m a s a v e t o o k the heart,” she said. Colleen Gaudreault the school year. h o m e t h e a w a r d “I’m overwhelmed, o f L a d y s m i t h “I have learned so for business of the and then when my Pharmasave. much and got to meet year in the 11-plus name came up, I was T h e L a d y s m i t h so many amazing employees category speechless. Kinsmen, who have people through the over Western Forest “ I w o u l d l i k e t o been hard at work program,” she said. Products. thank the community with projects such For a complete list The Volunteer of the for always support- as the Brown Drive of the award sponYear category was ing me, the people Kin Park and Gilbert sors and all the award chalk full of worthy in the community ... Frenchy ball hockey nominees, visit ladysnominees, including that’s where it comes field, received the mithcofc.com/general/ Historical Society from.” award for Non-Profit spirit-of-ladysmithvolunteer Isabelle Grant was joined Organization of the community-awards/. Love from Page 1
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Ladysmith’s 2012 budget being discussed Feb. 20 Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
The cost of operating the trolley compared to revenues was just one of the issues raised last week during the first of two Ladysmith council meetings dealing with the town’s proposed budget. During last Monday’s council meeting, city manager Ruth Malli presented Ladysmith’s proposed budget for the 2012 general operating and capital funds. Questions were raised by councillors and members of the public about a number of aspects of the proposed budget, including the trolley’s expenses compared to revenues, as well as its life expectancy. The town believes t h e t r o l l e y ’s l i f e expectancy is 10 years, according to Mayor Rob Hutchins. “My assumption was the trolley was a transition to BC Transit,” added Malli. Coun. Gordon Horth asked for comparisons of Ladysmith’s trolley costs and the costs other communities are paying for transit. Questions were also raised about the interest rate for purchasing a new fire rescue vehicle, funding for the Ladysmith and District Historical Society, an increase to
a shifting of taxation been a great move.” the trails budget which been done. There will be more is related to increased Service levels for from major industry safety considerations, 2012 are proposed to to the other classes, o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o and council has used ask questions about and about the benefit stay the same. “Service levels have reserve funds to off- Ladysmith’s prelimicosts for union and not been cut back,” set this shifting and nary budget during exempt staff. The preliminary bud- said Malli. “There reduce the impact on the Feb. 20 council get is available on the are some examples other classes. This meeting. The 2011 year end town’s website at www. of things where there reserve is anticipated ladysmith.ca under are some increased to be fully depleted by closes in March, and the 2011 Financial News and Media, and service levels, where 2017. there is a comment we’ve heard indica- “Hats off to the coun- Statements will be sheet so that people tions from council cils that thought about calculated. Revised c a n m a k e s u b m i s - that there is a desire decreasing our reli- assessment data will sions to the finance to fund these service ance on the industrial be available in April, tax base, given the and the town will department, which is levels.” The town’s prelimi- situation some other begin property tax calnew this year. The preliminary bud- nary budget identifies communities are find- culations. Ladysmith’s get does not include priorities and chal- ing themselves in now,” budget bylaw and tax any exact numbers lenges for the coming s a i d C o u n . S t e v e rates bylaw must be Arnett. “I think that’s approved by May 15. regarding tax impacts year. Upgrading the town’s on property owners because it is too waste water treatment plant is considered early. “Until the year-end a priority. Over the is completed and we last number of years, have information on Ladysmith has investP. 250-245-3700 new growth and until ed in upgrading the C. 250-667-7653 E. itscarol@shaw.ca council has finished plant from primary to www.itscarol.com its strategic plan, we secondary treatment, Beyond Your won’t have a bottom- and another phase Expectations line figure as to what is now required. It the impact is going to is proposed that this be on the individual u p g r a d e w i l l c o s t 640 Trans Canada Hwy taxpayer, but this is $16.9 million, making Box 970, Ladysmith Ocean Pointe Realty the start of the pro- it the largest project cess,” explained Malli. in Ladysmith’s history, At this particular according to staff. One of the chaltime, the general tax increase is proposed lenges identified is the town’s reliance at 5.39 per cent. “That is a very pre- on Western Forest liminary figure, which Products (WFP). The town has taken contains those items on which decisions steps to systematicalhave already been ly reduce Ladysmith’s reliance on this class made,” said Malli. Hutchins asked staff by one per cent per to also look at what a year. Major industry has two-per-cent increase would look like and d r o p p e d f r o m 3 3 h o w t h a t w o u l d per cent of the total impact the proposed levy to 14.9 per cent budget, as that is how in 2011. This reducit has traditionally tion has resulted in
BMO robbery suspect arrested A 23-year-old Duncan resident has been arrested in relation to a robbery Feb. 7 at the Bank of Montreal in Ladysmith. Ladysmith RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the bank at Coronation Mall at about 10:20 a.m. A lone male entered the branch and demanded money f r o m t h e t e l l e r, according to a news release from the
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this small strata, it is Potter is unclear why [my] responsibility to the rate has gone up so take regard of the safe- drastically. ty of our residents,” he “Our lifestyle’s never said. “It’s quite clear changed; we never there’s very little we skip a beat,” he said. can do about it. BC “Nothing’s changed Hydro was rude and since we bought this nasty to us, and now place; we don’t do anywe’re going to be rude thing different.” and nasty back, we’re Verschoor said it is going to give them a important for customers to take note of the bit of a bloody nose.” While she did not consumption rates on speak to Beckwall’s their bill, as the rate c o m p l a i n t , C i n d y varies. “There was a rate Verschoor, manager of communications increase in April, last for the smart meter year, and while a cusprogram, said the new tomer may not notice
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that when they’re using less electricity, when they start using more in the winter months, that can become more noticeable,” she said. Any customer who has doubts about their bill is encouraged to call BC Hydro. “Our priority is to ensure that our customers have the facts about the program,” Verschoor said. “We investigate every complaint that we get, and we find that there are often different circumstances. Sometimes it could be that a customer has changed equipment or appliances within their home; maybe
they’ve got a new TV or they’ve added some kind of equipment that requires more electricity. They may have had a life change; maybe they’re working from home or maybe they have a new baby; some people get a new roommate or have a parent come live with them, and all those things can increase your bill.” Janice Richards says she is another resident concerned about health issues raised by the radio frequencies transmitted by the smart meters. “It’s a public outcry in regards to health and in regards to not having a well-informed choice,” she said. “They say that because it’s such a minimal amount that nobody will feel it, but it’s not a minimal amount when every single house in North America is hooked up.” Richards said she believes BC Hydro’s reluctance to provide an opt-out option will force customers to seek alternative sources of power, such as solar. “Customers are panicking,” she said. The LadysmithNanaimo district is scheduled to receive 60,000 smart meters, 52,000 of which are already installed. The remaining installations will take place during the next few months.
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Shift Happens as group promotes local spending in Ladysmith Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
The 10 per cent shift movement in Ladysmith is getting a little neighbourly help from Leadership Vancouver Island’s Shift Happens team. Residents can expect to see an increasing community presence in the coming months as Shift Happens, along with the Town of Ladysmith, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and Ladysmith Downtown Business Association, work to promote a shift from out-of-town to local spending. “What we’re trying to do is create awareness of being able to take 10 per cent of what you might normally go and spend in Nanaimo or Duncan, and allocating
it back and reinvesting to spend additional pounded and returned it in the community,” money, she says. back into the commusaid Jocelyn Dewar, “I think there’s some nity. a member of Shift m i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g “A lot of the businessHappens. “We want around what 10 per cent es in town give back to people to see that when shift actually means,” the community through they invest their money Dewar said. “There’s a scholarships, grants in Ladysmith, they lot of people thinking or supporting sports invest in their friends, its a whole lot of other teams,” Dewar said. their neighbours and things it’s not.” Residents can expect the people they live The basic concept of to see the 10 per cent with, and their com- the shift is taking 10 shift campaign hit the 49th Parallel Grocery and the Ladysmith Quoted in the Chronicle Home Garden and Show in late “A lot of the businesses in town give Business March. There will be back to the community through literature and other scholarships, grants or supporting information for both consumers and vensports teams.” dors wanting to market the campaign. Jocelyn Dewar, Shift Happens “The biggest idea of what we’re trying to do with Leadership VI munity.” per cent of the money is create awareness Dewar said there have you’re already spend- about what 10 per cent been a few misconcep- ing in other towns like actually means and the tions about what the Duncan and Nanaimo power behind what it 10 per cent shift means. and spending that in can do to revitalize the Some see it as a tax or Ladysmith. That per- community,” Dewar that they’re being asked centage is then com- said.
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YOUR WORDS “I was sort of her boss ... and then later we got married, and she became my boss,” Al Johnston, Page 1
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n our Jan. 17 issue, we brought you the story of Gordon and Ann Melliar, a local couple whose friendship carried them through 52 years of marriage on two different continents. We enjoyed telling their story so much that with this week’s edition of the Chronicle landing on Valentine’s Day, we went out and found three more love stories to share. We think that the best love stories are, in fact, not in Hollywood but in our own backyard. They’re the hardworking mom and dad who have survived the tribulations of child rearing. They’re the divorcees getting a second chance at happiness, the long-distance lovers who fight tooth and nail to beat the odds and cross the country (or continent) to be with one they love ... the possibilities are endless. My love story began on the Internet nearly 14 years ago but didn’t come to fruition until an impromptu trip to California with a j-school colleague landed me on his doorstep in 2003. A ton of hardship, highs, lows and seven years of marriage later, my views about love have evolved. As singer Jason Mraz puts it, “It takes no time to fall in love, but it takes you years to know what love is.” That’s because real love goes beyond physical attraction. When it comes down to it, the most successful marriages are those strengthened by friendship. Life is much more rewarding when faced with a best friend at your side. So whether you’re newlywed, happily married or single, take some time today to reflect on and share the love stories in your life. Have they affected your views on love or the way that you love? Why is your partner your best friend, and if you’re single, what qualities do you look for in a best friend? Instead of focusing on the fancy dinners and expensive gifts that traditionally come with the international day of love, trade in the chocolates for some food for the soul. Not only does it invoke the warm fuzzies, but your thighs will thank you too! — Niomi Pearson
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Do you feel Valentine’s Day is too commercial? Vote online at www.ladysmithchronicle.com. This web poll is informal, not scientific. It reflects opinions of website visitors who voluntarily participate. Results may not represent the opinions of the public as a whole. Black Press is not responsible for the statistical accuracy of opinions expressed here. Results from last week’s question Are you opposed to BC Hydro smart meters? Yes 31% No 68%
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Cultivating the art of the Fantastic or inspiratho Community oftion.a thought Using relaxation techart showcase niques aand meditation, you Sherry Bezanson Ladysmith Arts Council
As artists, A ti t or even artiststi t in-making, it is our imagination that fuels the urge. You know, that burning urge to get in the studio, and the same one that wakes you at night and gets your brain churning on ideas. The night waking phenomenon is not unique to this writer. It is the deep delta brain waves that often trigger the most vital creative thoughts and visions. I keep a journal close at hand, near the bed, so that I can quickly jot my ideas down in the darkness. Otherwise, they fade by morning, like a dream, where you get the subtle sense of something significant having happened, but it slides out of your consciousness upon wakening. Even a scratchy note can trigger a recall and recapture the thread
can tap delta brain waves that can inspire deeper, more reflective artwork. The art appreciator can feel the depth and wants to join you there. Trust this inner source, as it is the vital vision net. Like a fisherman casting his net and pulling in his catch, this net can yield the juicy unconscious realms of human reality. Invoking the more soulful realms is like downloading your muse; a reliable source of creative ideas. In addition, accessing these realms can be healing. We don’t always recognize the healing aspects of art, but it truly has that capacity. Our soul is usually giving us hints and insights into natural healing that we can only ignore so long. We can either make that journey through pain, or through expression. The pain journey often
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involves loss — marriage/ relationship, jobs, image, financial disaster, death of a loved one. Not exactly fun stuff. On the other hand, the expressive journey involves getting clear about our lives and acting in right relationship to that truth, such as aligning our work with our passion, being the person we want for our partner, allowing our creative energy to flow such as expressing ourselves with music, dance, writing and art, and using play and mindfulness, in sports and exercise, to activate health. Which journey would you rather choose? When we express our true selves, we heal. The time is now, take a leap and choose a new path this year. Remember, the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome. Give old routines the boot. Tap into your body’s guide and move toward healthy expression of your true inner self.
And here are some ideas. Invigorate your creative side and express this inner self in this month’s Ladysmith Arts Council and the Waterfront Gallery’s theme — the Art of the Fantastic and Roots in Myth. Intake will be Feb. 28 and 29 at the Waterfront Gallery. Artists are encouraged to incorporate their own interpretations in the realms of imagination and metaphor. The show will be available for viewing from March 3-April 1. The guest speaker for opening night on March 3 is Ruth Porter from the Tozan Cultural Society in Nanaimo. The society uses a unique, traditional woodfired kiln procedure. The public is welcome to join in the fun and revelry. In addition, the new Arts Council workshops are now out on the website and in the Parks and Recreation guide. Check it out — there is a wide selection to tease out your muse, from willow furniture making to hypertufa!
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Letters from public education in 2002, the government has had one consistent message, “There isn’t enough money.” Through illegally eliminating teachers’ working conditions, our current government spent tax dollars on frills which came at the expense of students’ right to quality public education. Students are waiting for the level of support others received over the past decade. Teachers are taking action to ensure class size limits and guaranteed supports, for all students, are rightfully restored. To this end, British Columbia teachers are committed to negotiating a fair agreement with our employer. We believe it is time for the government to invest a bit more in teachers and a lot more in students.
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Concerned about Cold FX Editor: Editor’s Note: Don Harrison sent this letter to Health Canada and thought it would be a heads-up to seniors in Ladysmith. I am an 84-year-old Canadian, and all my life, I have been naive as hell about the protection against health problems that could overtake me due to lousy products that permeate the Canadian marketplace from off shore. Watching a CBC program called Marketplace a few weeks past, they did a very comprehensive program wherein they thoroughly investigated a common product claiming to be an answer to the common cold. I am positive you are aware of this product called Cold FX because Health Canada is reported to have approved it for sale to Canadians. Marketplace discovered through irrefutable proof that this product is a colossal scam and contains no ingredients which would do anything to suppress a common cold. They proved beyond a shadow of doubt that the ingredients were only ginseng. They also established that the powder in the capsules is manufactured in China in very substandard facilities and it contained fecal bacteria dangerous to anyone using this product. Whenever I have inquired about this at drugstores and other retail outlets, the management remind me that although they agree, I must not forget that “Health Canada has approved this product.” I phoned CBC and reminded them that they were acting hypocritically by continuing to advertise the product while their program proved the whole thing was a huge scam. CBC reminded me that although they agree with my sentiments, they had to honour the advertising agreement because the product was approved by
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Brent Browning shared this photo of a walk through a tunnel on a sunny February day last week. If you would like to share your photos with the Chronicle, please e-mail us at editor@ladysmithchronicle.com. Health Canada and until Health Canada came forth with regulations demanding a recall, their hands were tied. So OK now what????? Is anyone of you in Health Canada listening or are you going to go along as in the past ignoring warnings? With GREAT CONCERN, Don Harrison Ladysmith
Smart meter bullying protest will be held Feb. 29 Editor: The Liberals and BC Hydro are still clinging to their agenda of installing smart meters on every home in the province in spite of strong opposition. How long will they pursue this? Britain has introduced an opt out program, and so has California. An opt-out program isn’t good
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From Chronicles Past - February February 1912 D a v i d s o n m o t o r1 9 1 2 n e w s p a p e r cycles claimed that humour: “I asked your they would travel “10 husband last evening miles for one cent.” if he had his life to live That works out to over, would he marry 1,600 kilometres or 10 you, and he said he round trips to Victoria certainly would.” for a loonie. Chevron? Her response: “He Shell? Are you listencertainly wouldn’t.” ing? A Chronicle adverThe headline for tisement for Harley t h e C h r o n i c l e o n
Feb. 24 announced you listening? a provincial governA new movie house, ment grant of $50,000 the Lyceum, opened for the Newcastle i n L a d y s m i t h o n Electoral District Valentine’s Day to ( w h i c h i n c l u d e d capacity crowds. It Specializing in Ladysmith). The spe- joined the Gem and Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks • Garages cial grant was caused the Opera House, givFencing • Drywall • Painting by a B.C. budget trade ing the city three theSmall Concrete Forming & Finishing surplus increase of 25 atres. In addition to Stucco Repairs & Additions 2nd Generation Carpenter - Over 20 years experience! per cent or $8,526,647. weekly plays, vaudeClark? Falcon? Are ville acts and stage Colin Broadhurst 250-245-5518 shows, residents enjoyed the latest “moving pictures” presented on Wednesday and Saturday evenings by all three theatres. February 1937 Residents living within a six-block radius area of central Nanaimo had been complaining for weeks to radio firms in the city about their poor radio reception. The matter was finally traced (using a special tracking device known as the “radio ear”) to a home on Fitzwilliam Street. Apparently, the interference was caused by a heating pad that an elderly resident was wrapping around his legs to combat rheumatism while listening to the radio. In February of 1937, Ladysmith, already buried under snow, was hit by a major outbreak of influenza. The Chronicle editor empathized with his readers’ health and weather problems by publishing the following parody on the front page: Dangerous Dan M’Crobe A bunch of germs were hitting it up In the bronchial bar & saloon; Two bugs on the edge of the larynx Were jazzing a ragBC has doubled lumber exports to China in one year. Commodity exports to India were up 74% in
time tune. Back in the teeth, in a solo game, Sat Dangerous ackKerchoo And watching his pulse was his lovely flame, T h e l a d y t h a t ’s known as Flu February 1962 School District 67 announced plans to open a two-room school on David Road. The school accommodated students in Grades 1-4 living as far south as the Lagoon Bridge on Chemainus Road and would relieve enrolment pressure on both Ladysmith and Mount Brenton elementary schools. Ladysmith teenaged students took three out of the four top prizes in the National Electric Week cake baking contest held in Nanaimo in front of an audience of 200.The 100 cake entries were judged by home economics teachers from the area. Irene Tremblay f r o m S t . M a r y ’s Convent School won the grand prize of the evening, an electric mixmaster. Anita Hall from Ladysmith High School won the chocolate cake division, while first prize in the white cake bake off went to Penny North, also from St. Mary’s. Both girls received electric hair dryers, which were donated by BC Hydro as prizes. Compiled by Ed Nicholson, Ladysmith Historical Society
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Watoto comes to Ladysmith The Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda visited Bethel Tabernacle on Feb. 9 to tell its story of hope in the face of poverty, war and the loss of one or both parents. PHOTOS BY NIOMI PEARSON
Residents were charmed and delighted to receive a visit from the Watoto Chidren’s Choir, based out of Uganda, Africa. The performance consisted of vibrant dances and beautiful singing. At right, two-year-old Hayden Lidgate expresses her love and appreciation for one of the choir members after the show. Left, a choir member tells her experiences of being orphaned at a very young age.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival celebrates 20th anniversary Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
Sometime this year, the Chemainus Theatre Festival will welcome its one-millionth patron through the doors. And that’s just one of many reasons to celebrate this season, as the theatre turns 20 in 2012. “It’s our 20th anniversary, so we tried to bring in a lot of big shows for us; we’re using a lot of professionals this season with shows with large casts,” says artistic director Mark DuMez. “We brought back a few shows that were crowd-pleasers in the early years. This season also features a lot of partnerships with theatres in B.C. It’s a very musical season and a lot of comedy, very festive because it’s our 20th anniversary. “As far as themes go, we are looking for shows that enrich the human spirit, and I think this season has a lot of shows that celebrate that.” The 20th anniversary season started Jan. 20 with Ken Cameron’s Canadian comedic mystery Harvest, which just wrapped up Feb. 11. Next up is w, which runs Feb. 24 to April 7. Inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley, A l l S h o o k Up! follows a smalltown girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in, introducing her to
romance, rebellion and Folly, will run Oct. 31 rock ‘n roll. to Nov. 17. In his third DuMez says the next year on the farm, Walt production, Noises Off, pinpoints the source has been called one of of his economic trouthe finest farces. This bles and embarks on hilarious play-within- a course which brings a-play depicts an ambi- him to his most protious director and his found crisis to date. troupe of mediocre From Nov. 30 to Dec. actors. It runs April 27 30, the Chemainus to June 2. Theatre Festival will This summer, audi- present the heartwarmences will have many ing Christmas musical chances to sing along The Gifts of the Magi. to the Broadway musiThe Chemainus cal Joseph and the Theatre Festival’s 20thAmazing Technicolor anniversary season Dreamcoat June 15 to will have a number of Sept. 1. highlights. Animal Tales, from Besides welcomthe theatre festival’s ing its one-millionth o r i g i n a l K i d z p l a y patron, the Chemainus Series, will run July Theatre Festival will 20 to Aug. 24. Join a also produce its 100th confused and caring show this year. Naturalist, a fun-lov- “Thinking about our ing Sparrow, and their 20th anniversary and many animal friends in this season, it’s amaza lively romp through ing the Chemainus folk tales around the Theatre Festival has world. been able to do what it Next, the Chemainus has for 20 years,” said T h e a t r e F e s t i v a l DuMez. “It’s an amazbrings back an audi- ing amenity to have on ence favourite, for- Vancouver Island for mer artistic director the various communiL u c i a F r a n g i o n e ’s ties it serves. Hitting 20 down-home musical is quite something for Chickens Sept. 21 to an arts organization, Oct. 27. particularly in this “Chickens was a real environment, so we’re favourite in the early real thankful for the days of the theatre, and people who’ve been I’m pleased to bring it patrons and sponsors back,” said DuMez. and supported the theA bonus production atre.” of Rod Beattie’s third In the past 20 years, s h o w, W i n g f i e l d ’s the festival has wel-
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All Shook Up! is the next show in the Chemainus Theatre Festival’s 20th-anniversary season. comed hundreds of artistic associate and professional actors and now artistic director. designers to its stage, “It’s a great place,” created 29 new plays said DuMez. “We get to and adaptations and work with great people. produced 50 Canadian We get to serve great works. people as a non-profit. I DuMez is entering his just feel this Island and third season as artis- these communities are tic of director of the a great place to work Chemainus Theatre and be an artist. We Festival. He has been look forward to many with the company for more years of stability more than 12 years, and hope to bring joy beginning as an actor and inspiration to lots and then becoming an more people.”
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Skellig, seen here performing at the Celebration of Light in December, has made it to the next round of the Hard Rock Rising competition and will perform live in Toronto.
Skellig set to rock Toronto Ladysmith Celtic rock band qualifies for next round of Hard Rock Rising competition Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
Ladysmith Celtic rock band Skellig will soon be playing a live battle of the bands in Toronto.
Early last week, the members of Skellig found out they made the top nine in online voting in the first phase of the Hard Rock Rising competition, earning a chance to play live at
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the Hard Rock Café in with the response of friends and fans and Toronto. Electric violin/guitar strangers,” he said. “It’s player Lisa Burness amazing how people we says they are thrilled don’t necessarily know with the outpouring of very well rallied their support they received friends to vote ... it’s during the contest. really cool to see how “We’re very thank- supportive everyone’s ful to everyone who been.” voted for us,” she said. For much of the com“We’re really encour- petition, Skellig was a aged by how people solid second place in responded.” online voting. Skellig finished about “As I was watching the third out of 300 to 400 list, in the last few hours, bands in the first round there was a real surge of competition with from a bunch of bands,” about 400 votes. said O’Shaughnessy. “It Skellig will now play a was a roller coaster ride. live battle of the bands We were panicking. It in Toronto on March was just really excit1. Skellig will compete ing; it was a horse race. against three other We’re pretty exhausted bands, and if they win, and excited.” they’ll play in the final For the competition, on March 8. people could downT h e w i n n e r f r o m load the band’s song across Canada will Kingdom Come, and enter the third round, that counted as a vote. a global competition, Burness wrote the w h i c h w i l l i n c l u d e song, which is the title a n o t h e r r o u n d o f track of the band’s latonline voting. The win- est album, with her husner of the global com- band Chris, the band’s petition will play Hard lead vocalist. Rock Calling in London, “It seems to have an explained bassist Mike energy of its own,” she O’Shaughnessy. said. “What I was trying To help the band get to express in the song to Toronto, Skellig has is there’s more to life. It opened an account seems to be a message at the Ladysmith and that’s kind of just a District Credit Union reminder that the world for anyone who is will- is not just you. People ing to support them have really, really liked in their travels. The it. It’s kind of taking account is in the name despair and making Skellig. something positive. I O’Shaughnessy says think people can relate the online contest was to that, and everyone’s a bit of a roller coaster. been in that place.” “I think the first thing Begun by Chris and is we are overwhelmed Lisa Burness, Skellig
played extensively in the U.K. A move to Vancouver Island in 2006 meant the creation of a new lineup, including Mike O’Shaughnessy, followed by his son Will. Most recently, Dylan Wickham and Shelley Brown have joined the band. This lineup recorded Skellig’s latest CD, Kingdom Come. The album is available now, and the band will celebrate the new release at two open mics in March. S k e l l i g ’s f i r s t C D release will be during the first acoustic open mic March 3 at the Willow Street Café in Chemainus. Skellig is also starting an electric open mic at the Crofton Hotel and will celebrate the new CD March 24. Burness is very happy with the album. “I would say it’s the best thing musically we’ve done,” she said. Kingdom Come was recorded by Will O’Shaughnessy in the Burness’ basement, and it was mixed by Zak Cohen in Duncan and mastered by Brad Blackwood in Nashville. “It’s a really big rock sound on the CD,” said Burness. “It just sounds awesome. When it came back from being mastered and we all listened to it, we all thought it was so good. It’s a good snapshot of where we’re at.”
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The Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association held a Hockey Day in Canada Saturday, when all minor hockey players were given the chance to get into a Cowichan Capitals game free. Dozens of minor hockey players from Ladysmith to Duncan were on the ice for Hockey Day, including the Tier 2 Midget Capitals, who lost 6-5 to the Saanich Braves Saturday afternoon. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE
Mid-Isle soccer club hosting youth cup Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
This May, budding young soccer players will get their kicks at Ladysmith’s Forrest Field, as the Mid-Island Soccer Club hosts the 2012 Mini World Cup May 12-13. The Mini World Cup is an annual event held for U8-U11 soccer teams across Vancouver Island and the Mainland. The teams are divided into groups which represent countries rather than individual teams, to keep competitiveness to a minimum. Organizers say last year’s event in Campbell River drew in 80 teams, and they are working towards a better turnout for this year’s Cup. “It’s a positive event to hold in our community; it brings attention to Ladysmith and what it offers,” said Willow Hartig, registrar for the Mid-Isle Soccer Club. “We’re hoping that being that we are in a central mid-Island location, it will make it easier for some of the teams that in the past may not have been able to make it.” Hosting the Cup has been a long-time dream come true for the club,
which, until the completion of Forrest Field, did not have the facilities to host such a large event. A number of other local soccer fields will be host to games during the event. “Hosting the Mini World Cup gives us the opportunity to get word out that the MidIsle Soccer Club does exist and we are doing everything in our ability to get people to see that not only is soccer a fun sport to be a part of, but there are so many other positive aspects of soccer such as healthy living, team spirit, responsibility, self-confidence and good sportsmanship, just to name a few,” Hartig said. “Instilling a lifelong passion for the sport of soccer is most important, so with the Mini World Cup, it gives us the opportunity to show all these young players, regardless of where they are from, that soccer is fun and continue to instill a desire in them to practise and work hard to succeed and reach their goals.” The Mid-Isle Soccer Club is made up of U6-U18 teams from Ladysmith to Parksville and includes Gabriola,
focusing on the development of its players. “We are very fortunate to have the Merrimans attend the Forrest Field Turf Monday nights to provide their instrumental development training sessions for our players — and we provided these at no cost to our players because we see the benefits,” Hartig said. L a d y s m i t h ’s l o c a l soccer teams are seeing much success, with the U14/15 Cedar Hurricanes and Ladysmith 49ers at the two top positions in their league. The Ladysmith Blue Lightning U16-U18 Girls team also leads its division and is finding success despite facing challenges of being short players. “These teams should feel a great sense of pride and accomplishment,” Hartig said. “We also have several other teams that have continued to work hard and improve over the season and are looking fantastic out there on the turf.” Hartig said early registration is now being accepted for any local youths aged six-18 interested in playing soccer.
Volunteers are also needed to help out with the Mini World Cup and are encouraged to contact the club as soon as possible. Teams can now register for the Cup at www. midislesoccer.com, and the club plans to further develop the website content to promote local products and services for the influx of visitors that will be coming to town. “With teams traveling to Ladysmith for this two-day event, we anticipate it will bring a big boost of support to our local businesses, and we look forward to working with these businesses to ensure visitors know exactly what Ladysmith has to offer and can easily make plans to do so,” Hartig said. “We encourage local businesses to support and plan for this exciting community event and welcome any support they may be able to offer us.” More information on registration and the 2012 Mini World Cup can be found at www. midislesoccer.com. Inquiries can be directed to miniworldcup2012@yahoo.ca.
Coaches can sometimes be the unsung heroes of athletic success. The images we see in the media are of goldmedal-winning athletes standing on podiums with their coach nowhere to be seen. But almost without fail, athletes will credit their coach for their success ahead of anyone else. Coaches lead and inspire athletes from community programs Laura Watson is a mentor coach at the BC Games. to the Olympic and Paralympic podiums. adult coach. Six coach- strengthens the overall At the BC Games, es ranging in age from sport system and concoach education and 15 to 18 will be part of tributes to communities t r a i n i n g i s a p r i o r- the program at the 2012 and social development. ity, with all coaches BC Winter Games. For many, coaching is a at the Games requir- “The BC Games is an way of life. ing certification from ideal way of furthering Gary Ricks, a Level 3 the National Coaching (development of) our certified coach at Key Certification Program. young athletes into City Gymnastics in Coaches BC is the future coaches,” says Cranbrook, reflects on provincial organization Fernando Correia, the the impact of coaching responsible for coach- Duncan-based provin- on his life. ing education programs cial advisor for Karate “Coaching helps you and the ongoing sup- BC. “I am excited about take stock of where port and development our new program and I you are now in all of coaches. know that our junior aspects of your life and “A coach’s preparation coaches are looking how that compares to for the BC Games, or forward to attending where you would like any other competitive the BC Winter Games to be,” he says. environment, is just and having the opporOver his 31-year as important as an ath- tunity to develop new coaching career, Ricks lete’s preparation,” says skills under the tute- has been no stranger to Coaches BC executive lage of some of Karate the BC Winter Games director Gord May. BC’s best coaches.” having attended over “Every successful athAnother successful 12 times. It will be a lete has been trained by mentorship program family affair this year at someone who has taken developed by the BC the BC Winter Games in the time to learn about Games Society, Coaches Vernon as Ricks coachthe technical aspects of BC and Promotion Plus, es the Kootenays Zone 1 their sport and how to supports the education team; his wife Michelle prepare their athletes of female coaches. is the provincial advisor both mentally and For Laura Watson, for gymnastics and his physically. Excellence t e c h n i c a l d i r e c t o r niece Madysen will be will come about when with Coaches BC and a competing athlete. you have the right tools ringette coach, this has The BC Games is an and use them the right been a terrific oppor- important step in the way.” tunity for both her and life of a coach, just as it The provincial sport her apprentice coach. is for the life of an athorganizations involved “As I started out in lete. These Games are in the BC Winter and coaching, I wish that a major springboard BC Summer Games I had had an opportu- for coaches looking to have demonstrated nity to study from a sea- move up to the Canada that they are commit- soned coach. It would Games, and what they ted to coach develop- have provided me with learn in this multi-sport ment throughout the the opportunity to see environment will preprovince. Many sports how an effective coach pare them for future utilize the BC Games really operates,” she opportunities. as a unique opportunity says. “The BC Games One hundred and for coach mentorship experience that we twenty-two head coachand training. have for our apprentice es and 110 assistant Karate BC developed coach is absolutely the coaches will lead 1,148 a junior coach mentor- best experience that athletes at the 2012 ship program as part of we could ever offer BC Winter Games, Feb. the BC Winter Games someone.” 23-26 in Greater Vernon. where youth coaches The dedication and For information, visit have the opportunity commitment of coach- www.bcgames.org. to work with a certified es around the province -Submitted
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THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking Forestry Engineers to assist in road and cutback design. For those that display the qualities we desire we will provide remuneration that is above industry standard. Send resumes to the Planning Manager at (250)956-4888 or email vstarrakor@lemare.ca.
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Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated? Gregg distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fill Outside Sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the Industrial and H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential. Please fax resumes: (1)250-756-1170 or Visit employment opportunities: www.greggdistributors.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY duty mechanic – required at HMI Industries, a growing metal recycling company based in Red Deer. Please fax resumes to 403.346.3953, or email: resumes@hazco.com
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Perinatal Outreach Worker Born Healthy Program Ladysmith Resources Centre Association Ladysmith, B.C. Born Healthy, a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program in Ladysmith, is currently accepting applications for a part-time Outreach Worker. Canada Prenatal Nutrition Programs provide education and support to women throughout pregnancy and early postpartum, in particular women with physical, psychological, or socioeconomic risk factors. Duties: • supports participants in a healthy lifestyle • assists with weekly group sessions, including set-up, preparing lunch and clean-up and interacting with participants and their babies • clerical and record keeping • transports participants as required Qualifications: • good interpersonal skills – empathy, non-judgmental attitude, listening skills, ability to make people feel at ease • ability to work independently and in a team • organizational skills • knowledge of pregnancy, nutrition, breastfeeding and infant development • Food Safe Certificate required • First Aid recommended • knowledge of programs and services in Ladysmith • vehicle and valid BC drivers license • positive lifestyle • training in counseling, health and/or community support an asset Hours: 5 hours/week on Wednesdays On-the-job training provided. For more information contact Karen Fediuk at 245-3079 or bornhealthy@lrca.bc.ca Submit resume to: Ladysmith Resources Centre Assn, 630 Second Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C. Attention: Karen Fediuk Fax: 250-245-3798 Email: bornhealthy@lrca.bc.ca Closing Date February 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm
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Lake Cowichan Gazette The award-winning Lake Cowichan Gazette has an opening for an editor in their one-person newsroom commencing as soon as possible. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce some news copy and editorials, take photographs, and generate story ideas. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. The editor will also be expected to work closely with the publisher and staff in production and advertising. You have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online that day – with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism: •Search-engine optimization of all content; •Content curation; •Social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools, and traffic generators – listening and participating in the conversation; •Blogging; •Web management systems. The Lake Cowichan Gazette, a Black Press publication, covers the vibrant and growing communities of the Cowichan Lake area on Vancouver Island. Please forward your cover letter and resumé by February 15, 2012 to: Lake Cowichan Gazette Attention: Dennis Skalicky 170E Cowichan Lake Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Phone. 250.749.4383 or Fax. 250.749.4385 publisher@lakecowichangazette.com
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
SALTAIR: 2 furnished bachelor suites, on 2 acres, private, ocean view, $590/mo, n/s, n/p, 250-245-1101.
LADYSMITH VERY LARGE, bright, level entry, 1bdrm, new home, quiet neighborhood, backing onto park, gas f/p, private ent with parking, fenced backyard, covered patio, storage unit, small pet considered, N/S, Refs req. $750/mo includes utilities. 250-245-8180.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca
ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
HANDYPERSONS GENERAL HANDYMAN looking for projects. Please see website: spindriftventures.com or call (250)714-6654.
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
R&L Roofing Trent Dammel Ray Gisborne
EXPERIENCED LOCAL Quality Residential New and Re-roofing Roof Repairs
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PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES MAYTAG SXS fridge, $350, almond 13 cu ft fridge, $200, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150, white self cleaning range, $200, white 30” range $150. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100$150, portable GE dishwasher $150 and more. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.
REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
AUCTIONS Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
GARAGE SALES MOVING/GARAGE SALE; glass and kitchen ware, small furniture items, pictures and frames, collectibles, seasonal items. Good condition, nothing over $10.00. Non garage sale items include; brand new snow blower, ($100), pro-form 725 tread mill ($100), stereo ($50), 10 pc sliver maple china set ($80), retro kitchen table & chairs ($50), like new Honda gas lawn mower ($80), OBO on non garage sale items. February 18th from 10-2pm @ 856 Therres Crescent, Ladysmith, 778-977-0880
MEDICAL SUPPLIES CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & Save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY EXECUTIVE AT THE CRK LADYSMITH 2 YR OLD 1200SF CONDO 2BD, 2BA, FP, SPA, HT, POOL, GYM, SECURED PARKING, STORAGE ROOM, OPEN FLOOR PLAN, 6 APPLIANCES, PETS ALLOWED (RESTRICTIONS). NO SMOKING. 604-414-7802 OR 7801. $1000/M WOULD CONSIDER RENTAL PURCHASE CHEMAINUS 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. Downtown Ladysmith, bright, clean 1 bedroom apartment available March 1st. Large bedroom, walk-in closet, insuite storage room, located at 411 First Ave. No pets, no smoking, $700./mo. plus utilities. Call 250-323-3080 for viewing. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm apts, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583. Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok, rent incentives. 250-668-9086. LADYSMITH, NEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fireplace, ocean view, pet friendly, $1100 mo. Call 250-713-8049. LADYSMITH, NEWLY reno’d 2 bdrm Apt, bright, clean, nice patio, laminate floors, incls W/D hookup, $675 mo. Avail now, call 250-245-5251.
HOMES FOR RENT CHEMAINUS, PANORAMIC ocean view, main floor, spacious, bright, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, F/P, 4 appls + W/D, 2 decks, lower level independent walk out suite, $1800 mo. Utils extra. March. 15. 250-246-9799. Ladysmith: 2 bdrm, recently renovated, $795/mo, tenants responsible for their own utilities, available March 1st, 310 High St., call 780-9848322 after 3pm BC time.
Royal LePage Property Management Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s required. Ladysmith: Twin Falls. A deluxe townhome. 3 bdrm with finished bsmt, 6 appls, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo, ref’s required. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $995/mo. Chemainus area: 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available now, ref’s required. Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls, gas f/p, hotwater heat, n/s, n/p, ref’s required, available now, $1500/mo. Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd., available now. Ladysmith: Jamison Ave., 3 bdrm house, 4 appls., nice yard, n/s, n/p, available March 1st, ref’s required, $1200/mo. Ladysmith: Birchwood Dr., 3 bdrm modular home 2 yrs old, 5 appls, gas heat, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $1250/mo.
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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
COUNTRY LIVING- 1 bdrm, no steps, new kitchen, laundry lrg yard & view. Pets ok. $750/mo. 250-753-1200.
In Beautiful Yellow Point. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 1.32 acres, has several out buildings, covered RV storage, and private garden.
TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.
Ladysmith: 1 bdrm, large suite, reasonable rent, ref’s req., More info 250-245-8842.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
Ladysmith: 1 bdrm, ocean view, w/d, f/s. Avail. now $680/mo incl. utils except phone & internet. n/s, n/p, call after 3 pm 250-245-9938 or 250-210-9938.
1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036
Ladysmith: 2 bdrm Baker Rd., oceanview, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p, $1050 incl. heat, cable, internet. 250-245-4185.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Saltair: 3 bdrm, brand new custom home on 1 acre, ocean view, $1600/mo, 250245-1101. SALTAIRE: SEMI detached bungalow, 2 bdrm + office, 1000sqft, bright, hdwd, 5 appl’s, $1100 + hydro. Avail. March. 1st. 1-250-658-1656.
Ladysmith: bright 1 bdrm, ocean view suite, off Rd. parking. Private entrance, 5 appliances, heat, cable, internet incl., n/s, n/p, references, $800, 250-245-2736. LADYSMITH: NEW 1 bdrm Avail now! In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incld, private patio, NS/NP. $825. 250-714-8556.
SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.
640 Trans Canada Hwy Box 970, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A7
$509,900 Beautiful executive home with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Boasts great ocean views, granite counters, high quality hardwood floors, cherry cabinets etc etc etc
$299,900 Great Family Home Located on a huge fenced lot with lots of fruit trees, this 3 bedroom 2 bath has been well maintained. Renos include new windows, flooring,deck, bathroom and more.
$469,900 Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, gas fireplace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.
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We would like to congratulate our 49th Parallel employees who were all nominated for the “Spirit of Ladysmith Awards” The event took place this past Saturday February 11th. Nominees were, from left to right, Marti Westergaard (49th Blooms), Colin Pickell (49th Cafe), and Leslie Parent (49th Parallel Printers), all nominated for Service Employee of the Year (one to ten employees). Far right is Peter Richmond, president of 49th Parallel Limited, nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year. The 49th Cafe was also nominated for Business of the Year (1-10 Employees). We are very proud of you all!
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Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant
Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm
The Old Bruce’s Store
DUNCAN Open Daily 250-722-7010 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412
CEDAR STORE
550 Cairnsmore Street
CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock
LADYSMITH
Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm
250-245-3221